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

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Many changes alter Rogers' routine The 1977-78 school year brought many evident changes. Homerooms, once infrequent meetings to pick up report cards, became daily 9:15 occurences. Principal Doug Adams replaced the senior class president in reading the announcements. Remaining time was utilized for business - filling out questionnaires, ticket sales and voting. Through an admitted error, the homerooms were segregated. If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't separate the boys from the girls, but it's too late to do anything about it now, commented Mr. Adams. A most obvious addition to homerooms was reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Students were not forced to participate, but most did. Do ya' wanna' git funky with me? Do ya' wanna'? and other jams sounded through the halls during passing periods. Radio music broadcast over the public address system signified the end of classes, along with an electronic buzz. Despite increased enrollment, passing periods remained five minutes long, causing traffic jams, with students rushing to stairways simultaneously. Hallways remained relatively empty during class time, the direct result of new discipline rules concerning hall passes. Teachers were issued a limited number of blue and gold wooden passes with instructions to give them to students only when necessary. The new policy has cut down on all traffic considerably, stated Assistant Principal Gene Alber. Students express many moods while descend- ing the crowded stairway. Jeff Kulch and Tom David show the safe way to walk the halls- with wooden passest Mr. Adams starts the day with 9:15 announce- ments. Susie Lilovich holds the flag while homeroom members Julie Kalvaitis, Christine Jones, Kathy Linsenmeyer and Tracy Lyons say the Pledge of Allegiance? Students socialize during passing periodr 4-.- m. 1.33!

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An explosion of Raider Spirit hit Rogers in 1977-1978, changing students' faces. It was powerful, radiating shades of gold and blue. Bleachers were packed with fans. Raider buttons flashed. Pompons waved. Exuberant shouts shook the gym. What ignited this explosion? Some students feel the change of Rogers spirit soars principals had some effect Bob Keleher commented, 'er. Adams communicates well with us. Others say more careful planning has done it. HI think the pep sessions are more spirited and more organized than last year, stated Chris Yagelski, president of the Pep Club. HWith Mr. Stark's help we,ve really worked hard to make the pep sessions come alive. Flag girls marched at half time with the Raiderettes. Rogers' spirit stick became a spirit triangle with sides representing spirit, team unity, and our school. Could it be that changing faces are improving the same old places?