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

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Some of the popular albums of 1984 form a tollagv 0n the rvtord storok floorr lifelines One of the most popular albums of 1984 was StUdentS tU rn IntO Syntthronitiiry by The Pulir'o, r I TV h h I V- Z lb . Ever since Cain and Able, teens have been finding ways to disappoint their parents. Before, their usual list of sins included staying out too late, eating too much junk food, and playing music at a deafening volume. Last year, a new torture was added to these old standbys with the emergence of the video. Students tormented their parents by sitting for hours on end, watching videos of their favorite songs. What is a video? many of our saintly, yet backwards parents would ask. A video we explained, is a short movie which is made by a musical group to go along with their current song. Many students could only annoy their parents for about an hour or so, but those with especially sadistic tendencies got MTV , or Music Television. These cruel teens could annoy their folks for twenty-four hours a day if they wanted to, but they had to pay. Though we were slowly advancing, technology still had a long way to go before we could drive our parents crazy enough to take over the earth. -Jennifer Franklin MTV turns some students into zombies, like Kim Requarth. Music And Movies 17

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Students lBeat lt' to Music And Movies 1983-84 was outstanding in many aspects, and music and movies were no exeeptions. At local tainemas, a t0mhination of older sequels plus new shows pleased movie goers, Such sequels as Psycho ll, jaws 3-D, and Porki's II, The VeXt Dari, gave audiences variety. John Travolta did a sequel to his smash of 1977 Saturday Night Fever with Stayin' Alive. James Bond fans also had their share as Octopussy and Vever Say Never Again were both released. Yet the biggest sequel of the year was the anxiously awaited Return of the jedi, which brough the first set of the Star Wars saga to a conclusion. Twilight Zone was also released, which re-made four of the made- for-TV shows, of the 50's. These films combined with Other box office smashes such as Risky Business, Wargameg FlashdanCe, Silkwood, and The Dead Zone gave viewers a large variety. Musit' fans saw many groups release new albums. The Police, journey, The Stones, and the Cap Band all released albums. Performers of the past such as Yes, 22 Top, and David Bowie returned to recording studios. One of the best in music, however, was Michael Jackson, who beCame the first artist to have seven singles from the same album hit the charts. Other previously unfamiliar names also received attention. Eurythmics, Quiet Riot, the Fixx, Thompson Twins, U2, Talking Heads, and Big Country reached the top. Combinations of new and old captivated audiences and left viewers and listeners with something interesting. -SCOtt Barnes Anna Kedzierski a mt XXiitgcr Slti Icy Mae f,ainc J; '1; ii Niel son COMP lU l Al iGl l. COME . u Theatres gained more popularity by lowering their prites to $2. 1w; of Rogers students taxorite movies in 1984 were Risky Business and Terms of lndearment. 16 Student Life

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Rogers students Make It Part Time Although some students got part-time jobs for the money, others got pure satisfaction out of volunteering their time. There were numerous volunteer activities in which students could take part. One such activity was Adopt-a- Grandparent program. Rogers' head counselor, Mrs. Presser, was the organizer of this program and had this to say, This program has been beneficial to both the H e 9. UL, NA students and to the residents. Twice a month, Mrs. Presser and students went to Red Oaks Rehabilitation Center and conducted an exercise Class for stroke victims, and anyone else who had been left paralyzed. The program erased the students' fear of the elderly, as some were so often afraid. -Janelle Jones Playing with the keys, Jeanette Scott is deeply involved with the Character Generator. Keeping the customers entertained, Dan Sells changes the jamsH at Disc Records. Looking for the perfect fit, Juli Lindenmeyer and Kim Vernier ask Niki Franz for assistance at tiThe Sole Hole. 18 Student Life