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

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A long walk on the long pier may have been a little too COId and windy on the last day of the Oktuberfestt Eggrolls, shish-kabobs, and slush puppies are some foods that juniors Missy Meet and Dave Stemhiser found at the Oktoberfest this year. The sun sets on Lake Michigan after the boats have been docked. ,, .40 W. . , lvme . , 'meWv v-mw ,.mmv...,-m .. .u . xhw.mw .... . uhmJ-A w qhn - .m-N,Watwm I. v,:rMWwW;-le-ir , .,. A MICHIGA CITY

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ICHIGAN CITY There is nothing to do in Michigan City; true or false? If you answered true to this question, you need to remove your sluggish body from the couch, turn off the T.V.t discard the greasy chips and flat soda, and take a tour of your City. Michigan City has a lot going for it. Consider the benefits of being on a large body of water. There are numerous recreational activities, such as boating, swimming and water skiing. Michi- gan City is also famous for its fine fishing and is known as the Coho Capital of the Midwest . The beaches, dunes, and lakeside woods are breathtaking. The white, sandy shoreline and surrounding areas are fantastic for hiking, bik- ing, picnicking, and sun-bathing. Breezes off the lake cool the hot summer days and the lake creates plenty of snow for winter skiing and sledding. Living in Michigan City is like being on a year-round vacation. There are public parks, tennis courts, ball fields, and an 8,500 acre na- tional park, the Indiana Dunes National Lake- shore, adjoining Michigan City's West Beach. There is a municipal band that plays at the lakefront park during the summer months, a historical mansion, The Barker Mansion, the old Lighthouse Museum, the Community Center for the Arts, golf courses, summer theaters, and a 200 with more than 300 animals. Michigan City has excellent shopping facili- ties, including Marquette Mall and Lighthouse Place. Several theaters provide the latest motion pictures. A municipal airport, a commuter train and buslines provide convenient transportation to large Cities. Whether it is a walk along white, sandy beaches or the excitement of the summer festi- val parade, Michigan City has something for everyone. From the Colorful countryside, to the silhouetted lighthouse at sunset, there is beauty, excitement, and enchantment in our Michigan City. The next time someone says to you There is nothing to do in Michigan City, tell them to take a long walk on the long pier. -Tegan McCorkel IHT'- III The monkeys at the Washington Park Zoo enjoy visitors, like junior Mthelle Walter, who also likes to monkey around Everyone recognizes the historical Washington Park Band Shelter. It was built in 1911 and is a deHnite asset to our lakefront park. STUDENT LIFE

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by Danielle Dupree New touches were added tn enhance Home- coming '88. The same anticipation, anxiety. and assortment of feelings still accompanied each chosen candidate as October 7 approached. A new day of. judgement was announced by Mr. Kent Lange, chairman of the Homecoming Committee, There was to be a Humecoming '88 Assembly on Wednesday. October S! The assembly was successful in presenting the queen Candidates and their escorts. The Rogers '88-89 school year witnessed the resur- gence of spirt and school prides The homecom- ing Assembly played and important role in the spirit. The candidates and their escorts were dressed up and presented to the rest of the school. When else, aside from Prom, are the girls able to dress up and be ladywlikef, de- clares Ms. Fran Lysaught, Creator and organizer of the assembly. The girls and their escorts were presented in two assemblies in order to accommodate the entire school, and facts about the girls' achieve- ments and futures were shared. The end of- the day announcements reported the outcnme of the ballots, counted by Mrs Cheryl Keopke. Lisa Bartko, Michelle Powalski, Monica Taylor. Tammy Van Slyke. and Sonya Watkins were the five finalists. All last minute arrangements were made liri- day after school. Cars were decorated, candi- dates put on their perfect dresses. and primped. All this was accomplished in a matter of a few hours. Off to the Park and Shop parking lot everyone went. praying for the mir- acle of no rain. Several awards were distributed at the half- time Ceremony. The Bowling Club won the first place award for outstanding, Car decorations, followed by Spanish Club, placing for the fourth year in a row. and third place went to the RYB. The Class float tr0phy was awarded to the junior Class of '90s The sophomores made histo- ry by showing such tremendous Spirit The judges were forced to create a new 'spirit' awarded to commend them. Honor Soaety Candidate. Sue Fumess, and her escort Mike Green show their enthusiasm and hope that the Raiders will win against the LaPorte Sheers. junior dass presidenaTlffany MC Corkel, proudly shows off the first plate trophy 1m the best Ilnar. Finally, the mmnent everyone had been wait- ing for. i , Mr. llange kept the crowd in suspense , . . . Then Mr. Gentile announced, The 1988 Rogers Homecoming Queen is . . . SONYA WATKINS! My teeth finally stopped chattering, I jumped up in the air as Randy thrust his fist forward in victory. Angie La Rocco, last year's queen, told me to stop jumping and bend down so she could put the crown on my head. I was in my own dimension until Mr Lange kissed me on the cheek and said HQingratulations, That is when it hit me and I thought, Look at all those people. It really was like a dream, re- members Sonya A few new ideas are being considered for Homecoming '89. A few things to look forward to are the possibilities of a king being crowned and another assembly done similarly. One ballot that will keep the finalists Confidential is also being considered Final decisions will be made by the homecoming,Y committee next fall in or- der to make each year unique.