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

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Newton (Kevin Beckner) tries to convince his grouchy wife AnnabeUe (Cathy Drzewiecki) that their new home is a real beauty. Confused. Steve and Madge (Mike Alt and Hayley Edinger) walk in as the rest of the family trashes the house. The Fullers and their guests enjoy another wild Sunday afternoon together while cooped up on a rainy day. winter play

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George Washington Slept Here Does it matter to you who slept in your house 200 years ago? Well, to Newton Fuller it does. In the winter play. George Washington Slept Here, Newton Fuller, a city dweller, buys a rundown dilapidated home. Newton believes George Washington once slept there. Newton is very excited about restoring the new home, how- ever, his wife Annabelle feels different- ly- Throughout the course of the play, the Fullers spend the summer fixing up the house and entertaining a varied group of guests, including their pomp- ous Uncle Stanley and their mischie- vous nephew Raymond, who bring chaos and confusion to the Fuller home. However, more problems de- velop when they discover that their neighbor Mr. Prescott might own the deed to their land. The Fullers try to reason with Mr. Prescott, but in the end everyone gets what they deserve Director Gerry Peters and his cast worked hard for six weeks to put on an entertaining play. Even with all of the hard work we still found time to joke around and have a great time , ex- plained Cathy Drzewiecki, it was defi- nitely one of the highlights of my senior year. The hard work and humor of the cast paid off. -Amy Russell There's a cow in my kitchen!’'exclaims Katie (Missy Combs) as AnnabeHe and Newton (Cathy Drzewteckt and Kevin Beckner) stare in disbelief. Light technicians Krysti EUwood and Russ Hapke work the controls as they enjoy the show. — 26 — student life Cost of George Washington Slept Here - Bow 1 Angte Wnetand. Kevn Beckner. and Tara O'Brien Bow 2 Mark Nowatzke. Sonja Watkins. Haytey Edinger. Missy Comps. Cathy Drzewtecki. Erica Wagner, and Amy Busses Bow 3 Mke Boot check. Bob - Sicko. Darren Yotng. Mire Alt. Steve Vinson, and KC Mars

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Students Display Their Talents On Stage It starts with talent and a desire to perform. Take these talented stu- dents. put them on stage, incorporate them into a show, and you have Bits-N- Pieces. Bits-N-Pieces is Rogers' annual talent show sponsored by the Honor Society. Anyone can be part of the show, and once again this year 28 stu- dents participated to create 13 acts. Senior Honor Society members Keith Heilman and Tina Wade were masters of ceremony. This year's show consist- ed of vocalists and dancers. Students performed solo and in groups. Senior Sophomore Kevin Beckner sings Glory of Love . Seniors Corey Hemingway. Chris McDonald, and sophomore Darcy Worlds rap to the beat Armor Chris Carter and senior Shawn Gaines perform their original rap Jack the House . 28 — Darrin Wyse and junior Harry Reid per- formed their rendition of Ready for the World's Love U Down. Missy Combs, senior, sang Miami Sound Machine's Words Get in the Way . Seniors Dor- inda Jimison and Crystal Durr per- formed I'll Still Say Yes . Junior Sheila Rowland, seniors Tonya Washington and Nila Williams, and Sarita Payton danced to Janet Jackson's Control . Leslie White, senior, played the piano and sang Maybe I am Amazed . Sophomore Tracy Coleman and fresh- men Natasha Burks and Tina Phillips performed a dance routine. At the conclusion of the show, all the performers and some of the audience gathered on the stage to dance and congratulate each other. The students who performed at Bits-N-Pieces did a great job and made the evening very enjoyable. This year's Bits-N-Pieces helped carry on the tradition of excel- lence at Rogers High School. -Tracy Alber -Melissa Candek