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

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No matter what the age is, when the school boll rings tho vnd of the school day, boys likv Matt JtM h and Kevin P.Ilmvr run for it. Accepting his crown for the snond consecutive year, King George bth gins his reign during a pep session for Girls' Golf team. Students riding the bus or driving to school missed fall's brilliam colors descending on a pond near Bleck Road. Kim Requarth didn't Opening 5

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As Rogers entered it second decade, it scored 0 n e Applying patience with paint, Iulw Hum k displays the .ntistit tom h that mm! at us wished we had, but unturtunately didn't. While walking through the halls of Rogers, one couldn't help but discover the progress of the school. In the eleven years since its opening, Rogers has definitely scored a whole in one. A whole in one was not an easy accomplishment because there were many sandtraps along the way. Rogers has often been placed between a rock and a hard place. Boundary Changes, decreasing enrollmentsy and teacher cutbacks have added a few strokes onto the school's overall seore. The school's seore was then lowered by the birdie scored by the spirit and dedication of faculty, parents, and students. The school's high reputation was based on its teaching excellence. Achieving high academic standards was the goal of faculty and students alike and through strong effort, it was met. Through this same strong effort, athletics achieved not only the success of competition but the respect of opponents, The boys' basketball team under Coach Earl Cunningham exemplified a sportsmanship that was practiced by many of the teams at Rogers. Throughout the entire year, teams from many different sports also scored successful seasons. Sports activities, Clubs, and the overall spirit at Rogers, along with the Classes that met from 7:30-2:00, built the complex structure that made Rogers a Whole In One. e Nyeita Irish and Chris Chlebek Calling out a play for his fellow teammates, guard Jay Alexander shows exeellent dribbling skills. The sehool was proud of the team. 4 Opening

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For the second year in a row, they won the Battle of Yorktown and scored A Whole In One Few teams in any sport have been regarded as a powerhouse for four straight seasons. Few teams in any sport have won two straight state championships at Yorktown, Indiana. And few teams in any sport have had the gifted ability and leadership of Senior MVP Gaylynn Pohlman with a supporting cast of Sheri Weber, Susie Phillips, Sis Kring, and Juli Swartzlander. Little could go wrong with the amount of dedication put forth by these girls. Practice started officially on August 13, yet the hardwork started early in the season. On any afternoon these fine golfers could be seen sharpening their skills on area courses. This is where a state championship is made. Proving that the long practice hours payed off, the team rolled up a 13-0 record and a Duneland Conference championship. First place finishes were Sinking a putt at Yorktown, junior Sis Kring concentrates on the state meet. With determination and concentration the team won. Emotions displayed by seniorMVP Gaylynn Pohlman reflect the tensions of defending a championship. 6 Opening achieved in the Lafayette and LaPorte lnvitationals. As the victories rolled in, so did the friendships of many coaches, players and fans of opposing teams. Known throughout the state as the powerhouse in girls' golf, Coach George Hultgren's girls rightly gained the respect of the opposition over the last four seasons. - Chris Chlebek After hearing the final score, the team begins the celebration at Yorktown.