Rogers High School - RYB Yearbook (Michigan City, IN)

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Rogers copes with today The confining four walls of the school originally trapped the student for four years, hoping to pour into him enough knowledge and preparation to face the real world. Education has always been a primary goal in America. Although the days of reading, ’riting and 'rithmetic are in the distant past, the same principles of education remain. A student studies the courses offered him in hopes of preparing himself for a worthwhile future. In the past the entire educational system was based upon the future. While today’s student is still being prepared for tomorrow, he also learns to cope with today. The introduction of vocational classes created alternatives to putting everything off until tomorrow. The vocational student is taught trades that he can use today, now. The department includes shop classes like welding and electronics plus work- study programs like COE, ICT and CHO. In recent years, the basic four walls of the school have expanded to include advanced courses like Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Advanced Science and cultural courses like Black History. No longer is the scope so narrow that it includes only the American Way.” Other societies are considered as well. The expansion of the four walls is so drastic that they have almost disappeared altogether. Rogers High School is a prime example of the everhanging educational curricula. Within our four walls are five buildings, countless facilities and an enthusiasm that can’t be quenched. The four walls can still be confining, but they don’t need to be. The choice is up to the individual. 1 Lamb Chops assists Jesse Ewing in teaching his government class. 2 Bernard Lootens emcees as Administrators Frank Nowak. Verne Ash and John White de- light the audience at Bits 'n Pieces with their fiendish glee. 3 Lynn Smiertelney, Shirley Jones and Del Lonzo prepare breakfast for hungry fans. 9

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Michigan City: a bright future?