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

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1985 Homecoming queen. Kelly Churchill, and her escort. Jim Morris. The class of ’88’s truck, was winner of the best- decorated award for the second consecutive year. Huddling to beat the cold and rain? No, just planning how to beat the Chesterton Trojans. DJ Voss and her escort Matt Rlchley, representing Spanish Club, pose by-the best decorated car. 8 Student Life

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 behind Sid (Bob Nauyokas) stares at Babe (Cathy Drzewiecki) as she forgets her next line. The Sleep Tlte Factory workers are caught once again loitering in front of the camera. Gladys (Erica Wagner) giggles as she realizes that Prez’s (Mark Craig) shirt clashes with his eyeshadow. the scenes (Opening scene: We find two members of the Pajama Game cast-center stage- reminiscing about the good times and loud pajamas.) Cathy: “When we first started rehearsals, I didn’t think we could pull off a good production with only six weeks and no scripts. Didn’t it seem pretty sad back then?” Manette: “Yeah, especially when we only had seven seniors. We had such an inexperienced cast, I never thought that some of you could pull it off.’’ Cathy: “But we did! Everything turned out so well-the acting, singing, and the dancing all came together after all of those hours of living, eating, and sleeping in the theatre. I can’t get over how we all became such good friends. Everyone was so close. It was a real bummer to see it all end so soon.’’ Manette: “We had a really great cast this year. Everyone got along-for once. I think this is the first year that’s ever happened. We didn’t have any fights at all!’’ Cathy: “Do you remember all the weird things that happened? Like, when the clock fell off the wall during Friday night’s scene change? Even though it sounded like the roof caved in, I don’t think too many people noticed!” Manette: “I hope they didn’t, but that’s all right. It wasn’t my fault anyway. That was hilarious when Dave Dabagia hit the Vi” thick lamp post with his dart. That was when he was putting on his dart- throwing exhibition for the Sleeptite Pajama Factory picnic. It’s a good thing he didn’t use a real dart when he was throwing it at you!” Cathy: “I know! I must say, this was a great year.” Manette: “I just wish it wasn’t my last.” (Blackout: The curtain falls, but the clock still remains stationary. A loud crash is heard in the background. Well almost!) • Cathy Drzewiecki • Manette Wienhoft Fall Play 7

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Homecoming ’85: bright floats, dressed- up girls escorted by handsome guys, cheering crowds, flowers and lots of cold rain. Most people involved in homecoming were disappointed in the large quantities of rain that fell. “My spirits fell with the soggy flowers,” said Patty McGuire, senior, referring to the difficulties in decorating cars. Though the weather was dismal, homecoming was still homecoming and that means a lot of excitement and fun for those involved. Preparations for the big night started a week ahead when candidates found out that they were elected to represent various organizations. The students voted once to eliminate all but five candidates, and then once again to elect the queen. Candidates tensely waited until 1:50 Thursday afternoon when Mr. Adams announced the top five. They were: Michelle Colvin, Raiderettes; Karen Bailey, Academic Team; Kelly Churchill, Student Senate; Weslynn Whitlow, Human Relations; and Nancy Church, Cheerleaders. Led by the class of ’89, everyone paraded down Franklin Street, to Ames Field. The candidates bravely paraded through unpleasant weather. The spirits were not low then, while class trucks were trying to out-cheer each other and beaming candidates got out of their cars and were introduced. The soaking crowd waited anxiously through the first two muddy quarters of the game against Chesterton. At halftime, the candidates were introduced once again. Before Mr. Lange gave the awards for best-decorated cars and class truck, he announced that the judging had been done before the cars were rained on — to the relief of all. For the second year in a row, the class of 1988, led by Mr. Peters and Mrs. Ross, won best-decorated truck. The best-decorated car award went to Spanish Club, whose candidate was DJ Voss. The 1929 Model A was decorated creatively with bright plastic yellow and blue flowers, a sombrero, and a pinata. The cumulative tension of all the weeks before was at a peak before the queen was announced. The elected queen was Kelly Churchill, escorted by Jim Morris. She was crowned amid cheering fans by 1984 Homecoming queen, Tammy Allie. The night was wrapped up in the cafeteria where the senior class held a very successful dance, earning over $600. The appearance of students and Rogers’ alumni made the dance a success. Music was provided by T. J. Woodard. One candidate summed up the night well by saying, “They told me homecoming was something I’d never forget, and they sure weren’t kidding.” -Lori Scott Candidates are honored during Homecoming week at a special table in the cafeteria.