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

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Once again. Lori Grams and Cathy Drzewiecki are caught sharing a juicy letter from you know who” about you know what” Bob Michael proves that he would give his right arm for Susie Wiseman. Hoping that Coach isn't really going to thump him, Dennis Hart jokes with Mr. Ron Lemon bofore the big game Lisa Kniola knows she has a friend to lean on — as long as Jennie Savinski doesn t make a sudden move. friends

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Who Needs Enemies With Pals Like These ? Who's always there to applaud you when you trip up the stairs and rip your pants? Who can make you laugh when Captain Romance breaks your heart in two? Who won't tell you know who that you know who else thinks you know who is you know what? Who never minds making a fool of themself when you're running wild about the town? Who else, but your friends? Personally, if it wasn't for all of my friends. I'd probably be locked up in some sheltered home in Idaho by now. That's probably true for most people who know just how important these Celebrating Homecoming and the upcoming Pan American Games. Amigo - the symbol for friendship - greets his public Don't let these innocent grins deceive you Te- gan and Tiffany McCorkel (sisters and pals) are up to something devious Checking out who's hot and who’s not. Berna- dette Benson and Kns Ferguson flip through their brand new yearbook — 16 — Friends phenomenal beings can be. Just think for a second what fun would school be if you had no one to whine to about your Bio 2 test that you flunked or about the new girl in accounting that turned you down? Life would seem pretty tough without your pals there to listen. Friends are so important in so many ways. Just what is it that we love so much about having them? Being with my friends gives me time to be myself, says Lisa Kniola. Accord- ing to Heather Davison, All of my friends are original and unique-that's what I like the best about them. Brad Kiser looks upon the more lively aspects of having close friends. Friends are always fun to party with and they help you out when you need it, too. So the next time you need a shoul- der to cry on, someone to laugh hys- terically at when they have ink on their nose, just someone to spend some time with, just look over your shoulder. With little doubt, you'll find your best buddy there to pull you through. -Cathy Drzewiecki

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Being held at gunpoint, Mr.Kent Lange reads the outrageous demands of the S.L.A. Celebrating the winning season of the boys' basketball team, many stu- dents and teachers participated in the traditional “Spirit Week . Many were very enthusiastic in dressing up and hall decorating. Streamers, banners, farm- ers, athletes, balloons, and posters blazed throughout the school to ignite more school spirit. When the spirit finally started to en- gage, some disappointing news arose, The pep session scheduled for Friday of that week was cancelled. According to Mr. Lange, the sponsor of the Stu- dent Senate, the coaching staff was upset with the attitude of the team and felt that poor attendance existed at the basketball games. Feeling mislead and denied, the sen- iors as leaders got together to form a demonstration at 9:30 am, Wednes- day, March 4. After a short meeting between Mr. Adams and the Senate, a pep session was scheduled for 1:30 pm of that day. The Senate and other volunteers had approximately three hours to unite and work together. Tri- cycle racing, licorice eating, and pie throwing took place at the pep session where everyone became a winner. More pep sessions were scheduled during the basketball tournament. In the first game of the regionals, Rogers had to hoop against the Wildcats from South Bend Riley. Entering the pep ses- sion, the basketball team waltzed in with a coffin filled with stuffed wildcats on their shoulders. The team got psyched up by “slam dunking the stuffed wildcats. Between all the excitement and cheering, the pep session was raided by the “S.L.A. , the Senior Liberation Army. Members had kidnapped sever- al teachers and held them hostage in their hideout in which the location was unknown. Victims Mr. Cartwright, Miss Carey, Mr. Lange, Mr. McMillan, Mr. Pe- ters, and Mr. Shook were wrapped with rolls of White Cloud and wheeled into the pep session in front of the en- tire student body. Holding Mr. Lange at gunpoint, the disguise S.L.A. presented him with a list of demands for the hos- tages' release. The demands consist- ed of: 1. ) An open lunch period for seniors only. 2. ) A “Senior Skip Week 3. ) The sophomore and junior classes forfeit their Best Hallway awards to the seniors. 4. ) All underclassmen refer to them- selves as scum. 5. ) The Class of 1987 be recognized as the coolest, baddest senior class in the history of Rogers High School. Despite the unfulfilled demands, the hostages were released and the pep session continued. The spirit of Rogers WAS dying. Hav- ing pep sessions, hall decorations, and cheer contests has caused an inclina- tion in school spirit and pride climbing to where Rogers will always stay- AT THE TOP! -Lori Grams — 18 — student life