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

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Sue Wozniak backs away as Anne Latchford tries to get her to eat her food at the Michigan City Octoberfest. Did anyone actually follow these rules last summer? Miss Trish Tompkins shows her support to the Special Olympic athletes while riding along with Ronald McDonald in the Summer Festival Parade. summer

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SUMMER • • SLEEPING IN BEACH FUN TAN BODIES FAMILY VACATIONS COOKOUT PARTIES WATER SKIERS VOLLEYBALL GAMES WATER FIGHTS NO HOMEWORK HOT DOGS FIREWORKS STAYING OUT SUNBURNED FACES ICE CREAM CONES CRUISIN' AROUND SAILING BEACH PARTIES SWIMMING POOLS BIKE RIDES SUMMER JOBS 4TH OF JULY SUMMER LOVE Summertime is a time for all these things. For many, it is the best of times. These are just a few of the things people relate to summer. Students don’t have to worry about homework, getting up in the morning, or any of the things that we all hate about going to school. When summer begins it feels like a 10 ton weight has been lifted off my shoul- ders, said Gina Music. Summer in Michigan City offers more to people than many realize. In asking people what they like about summer, most responses consist of going to the beach or walking the pier.” People of- ten take for granted our beach area, not realizing how lucky we are to have such a place to spend our summers. It takes so long for summer to come, and somehow, when it finally does get here, it seems like it's over. Many stu- dents want to go back to school, but after that first week of seeing each other they’re once again counting the days un- til the next summer. 245 . . . 244 . . . 243 Kathy Richter Members of the field biology class spend a day of summer school on a field trip to Warren Dunes State Park. Kelly Westphal grins and bears it as she marches in the Summer Festival Parade and realizes she's not even halfway to the end of the route. -6- student life

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HOMECOMING • • • Guess what? I’m a candidate for homecoming! were the cries of twenty- nine lucky senior girls after they re- ceived letters announcing they had been elected. Excited that I made it. I had to get everything ready for the big night on Oc- tober 2nd. I worked on making tissue pa- per flowers and other decorations for about a week for my car. not knowing I wouldn’t use any of it. The big night final- ly arrived and I was anxious and nervous because I made it to the top five along with Debbie Caddo. DeShawn George, Tia Pearson, and Angie Wineland. My chances of becoming queen were even greater now. since I made it this far. but so were the other four finalists’ chances. The weather was really terrible, rainy, and cold. The candidates who met at the Park-n-Shop debated on decorating their cars. I decided not to. Glad that I didn’t decorate my car. I saw the decorations from other cars flying away in the wind. Mr. Lange called everyone to line up for the parade and then it was underway. The rain didn’t stop and I thought to my- self. It can’t get much worse because I am freezing!” But unfortunately, it did! Stunned, the Corvette I was using, died in the middle of Franklin Street and my escort. Jack Bolinger. and I had to hitch a ride with Jody Kramer to get to Ames Field. While I was heading for the tunnel. I explained to some people why I was rid- ing with Jody and not in my car. Very disgusted. I told some friends while wait- ing in line that I wanted Homecoming to be over with so I could go home and that it didn't matter to me if I came in last place. Halftime came and it was time to walk out onto the field. As the names were read, the candidates cautiously walked through the mud to their spots on the field. Mr. Lange announced the best decorated cars and class float first. Math Club took first place honors with Spanish Club taking second and Ski Club winning third place. For the first time, the class of '89 won the best decorated class float, usurping the title from the class of '88. Then the five finalists were announced, with Mr. Lange reading off their activi- ties and interests. When my name was read, the crowd cheered loudly which made me smile and feel happy, but ner- vous again. I wonder who’s going to win?” Mr. Adams said, Can I have the envelope please?” and my eyes were fo- cused on my feet. The 1987-88 Rogers Homecoming Queen is ... ” announced Mr. Adams and the crowd including my- self and the other candidates were anx- iously quiet. Angie . . ” then a short pause. I glanced over at Angie Wineland. thinking it was her name he would finish reading. LaRocco!” I couldn’t believe it! To my surprise. Mr. Adams read my name! I stood on the risers in shock until Jack told me to go down and accept the crown. Anastasia Fegaras placed the crown on my head as Mr. Adams present- ed me with a bouquet of roses. Cameras flashed, hugs were ex- changed. then everyone moved off the field to finish watching the game. To top off Rogers homecoming, the Raiders beat the Chesterton Trojans. 14-7! Angie LaRocco The five finalists and their escorts: Tia rearson. Hill Meer. Debbie Caddo. Rusty Thomas. Angie LaRocco. Jack Bolinger. DeShawn George. Derrick Montgomery. Angie Wineland. and Marty Brooks. t The math club car makes its way down franklin street, not knowing first place was awaiting. -8 student life