L'Ecole Elementaire Rogers Heights
Always remember your pirate's pride!
I was going through some of my old school stuff, and I came across some pictures and other amusing things. It was so funny that I just had to put it in here. Enjoy!
This is my first grade class. I can't believe I remember all these people!
Teacher: Mme. Lundberg
Front row:(left to right) Tony, Hannah, Raymond, Johnnie, Michael, me, Jeremy
Middle row: Brandy, LaToya S., Elizabeth, Perry J., Aaricka, Perry T.
Back row: Alessandro, Jessica, ?, Hejatu, Gray, Ashleigh, Kalliroi
My second grade class... do NOT laugh at my outfit, my mom dressed me in some German dress thing. HUSH!
Teacher: Mr. Romain (from Haiti)
Front row: (left to right) me, Rachel G., Elizabeth K., Kalliroi, Shannon, Lesley, Kerri
Middle row: Jeremy, Brandon, Johnnie, ?, Akil, Alessandro, Perry T.
Back row: LaToya S., Jerome, Jessica, Michael, Elizabeth S., Perry J.
My fourth grade class. (I'm missing grades 3, 5, and 6.)
Teacher: Mlle. Freeman (from Liberia, now Mme. Freeman-Nepay)
Bottom: left- Perry, right- Alessandro
Front row: (left to right) Brandon, Jeremy, me, Kerri, Rachel G., Natasja, Nicolas
Middle row: Akil, Elizabeth K., Charisma, Shannon, Elizabeth S., Kim, LaToya, Lesley
Back row: Aaricka, Car'Ron, Michael, Hejatu, Jessica, Jerome, Vernon
In sixth grade in our English class, our teacher made us fill out these profiles and then it was made into a book. It's hilarious, you gotta read it:
Rachel La Russo
My name is Rachel Karen La Russo.
One of the things I like best about myself is that I have red hair.
I'm very proud that I have good friends.
One thing I do very well is make funny cartoons.
My favorite school subject is art.
One of my better accomplishments has been getting good grades through elementary school.
I worry about the future.
I know that I can earn a scholarship in Odyssey of the Mind.
I enjoy art.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Germany.
The question I want answered is Why don't I like cake?
Something I really want is a scholarship in Odyssey of the Mind.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when my teacher started acting like a monkey.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was "You are my bestest best friend!"
The funniest thing I did all year was dress up like Mrs. Lowery.
An important goal for me is going to college.
My biggest success of the year was getting straight A's.
When I get older I want to become a physical education teacher.
Hejatu Bah
My name is Hejatu Bah.
One of the things I like best about myself is that I am nice.
I'm very proud that I can work with others.
One thing I do very well is doing mind problems.
My favorite school subject is math.
One of my better accomplishments has been bringing all of my grades up on my reportcard.
I worry about failing tests so I put the wrong thing down on my papers.
I know that I can do anything if I put my mind to it.
I enjoy playing sports like basketball.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Miami so I can visit Alonzo Mourning.
The question I want answered is When will the energizer bunny stop going?
Something I really want is five thousand dollars.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when Perry tried to act like Superman.
The nicest thing that someone said to me this year was You are my best friend.
The funniest thing I did all year was when I tried to dunk and got broke.
An important goal for me is to get a scholarship for college.
My biggest success of the year was passing the MFRT.
When I get older I want to become an architectural engineer.
Charisma Brown
My name isCharisma T. Brown.
One of the things I like best about myself is I am compassionate and independent.
I'm very proud that I can help others when they need it
One thing I do very well is read chapter books.
My favorite school subject is art.
One of my better accomplishments has been when I tried to make a good grade in P.E.
I worry about my family and friends.
I know that I can do better in English and in math.
I enjoy being with my English teacher.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Brazil because it is where the rainforest is.
The question I want answered is Will I be the president?
Something I really want is a car.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when Perry fell.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was You look nice.
The funniest thing I did all year was I wrote my spelling test on the wrong side.
An important goal for me is to do good in school.
My biggest success of the year was when I got a B in reading.
When I get older I want to be a president.
Jerome Butler
My name is Jerome Butler.
One of the things I like best about myself is I'm generous, sike, I'm unselfish.
I'm very proud that I completed the 6th grade.
One thing I do very well is play sports like football and basketball.
My favorite school subject is English.
One of my better accomplishments has been going through elementary school with an A-B average.
I worry about my next school because I don't know if I'll fit in.
I know that I can become a stronger person both mentally and physically.
I enjoy playing sports like football or basketball or softball.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Germany to see my grandparents.
The question I want answered is Why did the year go by so fast?
Something I really want is to become the world's most famous athlete.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when Perry fell out of his chair.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was Nice shot, you're the best on my team.
The funniest thing I did all year was fall out of my chair.
An important goal for me is to be famous and rich.
My biggest success of the year was becoming the best 3 point shooter in my class.
When I get older I want to be a football player.
Kim Endiape
My name is Mary Anne Camille Cerbo Endiape "Kim".
One of the things I like best about myself is that I'm generous.
I'm very proud that I was dubbed the smartest in the class.
One thing I do very well is my schoolwork and projects.
My favorite school subject is English!
One of my better accomplishments has been getting all A's in English.
I worry about getting bad grades like a C or lower on my reportcard, and getting into big trouble!
I know that I can create my own cartoon strip.
I enjoy rollerblading, all sorts of sports, technology, and alternative music.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Australia because it has wildlife and the outback.
The question I want answered is Why can't people stop fighting, and start solving their problems like civilized people?
Something I really want is world peace!!! All this war is annoying.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was at lunch when I put a handful of sour candy in my mouth.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was "You're smart, not too girly-girly, and cool!"
The funniest thing I did all year was watching Mr. Bean with Elizabeth Knuth.
An important goal for me is to graduate from college, get a good job, and have a great life.
My biggest success of the year was competing in the state spelling bee.
When I get older I want to become a cartoonist or photographer.
Rachel Gabel
My name is Rachel Ann Gabel.
One of the things I like best about myself is I'm very friendly.
I'm very proud that I have gone twice to the county wide science fair.
One thing I do very well is acting.
My favorite school subject is gym.
One of my better accomplishments has been to make it on the state softball team.
I worry about becoming a bum when I'm older.
I know that I can make a good part in any play in the Cheverly Youth Actor's Guild.
I enjoy softball, soccer, babysitting, acting and swimming.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to France
The question I want answered is When will the violence end?
Something I really want is a lot of money.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when my teacher was acting retarded.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was You are my bestest best friend!
The funniest thing I did all year was going sledding and falling in a big puddle and got soaked.
An important goal for me is to get good grades so I get into a good college.
My biggest success of the year was winning the American Legion Award.
When I get older I want to either be an English teacher or an actress.
Michael Goldman
My name is Michael Goldman.
One of the things I like best about myself is I'm smart.
I'm very proud that I have friends.
One thing I do very well is talk to people.
My favorite school subject is gym.
One of my better accomplishments has been that I'm graduating from 6th grade.
I worry about that my cat will die.
I know that I can be pretty funny.
I enjoy watching films and hearing music.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Hawaii.
The question I want answered is What will it be like next year?
Something I really want is a five month summer vacation.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was we had a paper ball fight.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was "I love you" from Elizabeth S.
The funniest thing I did all year was put my hair in a ponytail on the top of my head.
An important goal for me is to go to college.
My biggest success of the year was surviving the 6th grade year.
When I get older I want to be a movie maker.
Artria Graves
My name is Artria Graves.
One of the things I like best about myself is I'm considerate of others.
I'm very proud that I am going to the seventh grade.
One thing I do very well is rollerblading.
My favorite school subject is social studies.
One of my better accomplishments has been getting a C to a B in writing.
I worry about what life is going to be like when I grow up.
I know that I can do my best in every skill I perform if I put my mind to it.
I enjoy ice skating, roller blading, swimming, bike riding, and playing sports.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Florida to meet my second cousin.
The question I want answered is What is the meaning of life?
Something I really want is a bunny rabbit.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when Perry fell down the stairs.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was You're one of my best friends.
The funniest thing I did all year was doing a walk over and falling on my arm.
An important goal for me is completing my tasks from the beginning to the end.
My biggest success of the year was getting my grade in science from a C to an A.
When I get older I want to be a professional figure skater.
Nicolas Guerra
My name is Nicolas Guerra.
One of the things I like best about myself is my ability in sports.
I'm very proud that I got an O.K. report card last quarter.
One thing I do very well is play sports, draw and write.
My favorite school subject is history.
One of my better accomplishments has been my attitude.
I worry about my math.
I know that I can get straight A's this quarter.
I enjoy my English teacher as well as my gym teacher.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Mauritius where my mom comes from and meet the people I never met before.
The question I want answered is why can't we stop killing and taking drugs?
Something I really want is a IROC Z28 Camero.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when I saw my teacher playing sports with us.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was You are capable of achieving what you want in life.
The funniest thing I did all year was when Car'Ron shot the ball and hit me in the face.
An important goal for me is to finish school and get my driver's license.
My biggest success of the year was my grades D's to B's, C's to A's.
When I get older I want to be an architect engineer.
Akil Harris
My name is Akil Harris.
One of the things I like best about myself is I am athletic.
I'm very proud that I passed the MFRT and MFMT.
One thing I do very well is sports.
My favorite school subject is math.
One of my better accomplishments has been going to Canada.
I worry about not getting good grades on my report card.
I know that I can get all A's on my report card.
I enjoy playing sports.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Disney World.
The question I want answered is Why do we die?
Something I really want is $100,000,000,000,000,000,000
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when Perry fell down the stairs.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was Happy Birthday.
The funniest thing I did all year was running into the pole.
An important goal for me is making the NBA or NFL.
My biggest success of the year was not getting any D's on my report card.
When I get older I want to play pro football or basketball.
LaToya Hemphill
My name is LaToya Hemphill
One of the things I like best about myself is I'm a good friend for everybody.
I'm very proud that I am a student at Rogers Heights.
One thing I do very well is math because I love adding numbers together.
My favorite school subject is math.
One of my better accomplishments has been when I went from a D to an A in reading.
I worry about my friends when they are in trouble.
I know that I can do well in everything I do if I try my best.
I enjoy playing basketball because it's fun.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Jamaica because I want to see the beautiful ocean.
The question I want answered is Why do people have to die?
Something I really want is a week in Paris because in Paris they speak French and I do too.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when Perry jumped down the steps.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was that my hair looks good.
The funniest thing I did all year was when I hit Jessica upside her head.
An important goal for me is to always stay with my friends in 6th grade.
My biggest success of the year was when all my grades went up.
When I get older I want to become a lawyer or doctor.
Natasja Holben
My name is Natasja Danielle Holben
One of the things I like best about myself is I'm very friendly.
I'm very proud that I was best camper overall at horse camp.
One thing I do very well is ride horses.
My favorite school subject is physical education.
One of my better accomplishments has been becoming an intermediate rider in less than 2 years.
I worry about my weight because of what I want my job to be when I'm older.
I know that I can ride horses well.
I enjoy RIDING HORSES!
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Kentucky to live.
The question I want answered is Will I become a jockey?
Something I really want is my own horse, a buckokin (?) named Bucky who is very sweet tempered.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was doing a grape trick at lunch. (Kim, Rachel)
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was You're a very good horseback rider!
The funniest thing I did all year was talk about weird stuff at lunch with Lizzie and Kim.
An important goal for me is to get straight A's.
My biggest success of the year was being told I might be good enough for the equestrian team.
When I get older I want to become a famous jockey and win the Triple Crown.
Jessica Holley
My name is Jessica Holley.
One of the things I like best about myself is my hair and my whole body.
I'm very proud that I made it to the 6th grade without staying back.
One thing I do very well is play football.
My favorite school subject is reading.
One of my better accomplishments has been not to get one bad grade on my report card.
I worry about my family and some of my friends.
I know that I can do what I want to do.
I enjoy reading, bike riding, talking on the telephone.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Washington state.
The question I want answered is Why do people have to die when they reach old age.
Something I really want is to live in a big house.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when Johnnie got pushed in the mud.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was I love your hair.
The funniest thing I did all year was when I fell on the floor because Akil moved my chair.
An important goal for me is to get all A's on my report card.
My biggest success of the year was not to get a D on my report card.
When I get older I want to be a doctor.
Brandon Hool
My name is Brandon John Hool.
One of the things I like best about myself is I'm good at soccer.
I'm very proud that I passed MFRT.
One thing I do very well is play soccer.
My favorite school subject is gym.
One of my better accomplishments has been earning Tender Foot.
I worry about my Grandfather.
I know that I can earn 1st class by end of the summer.
I enjoy playing computer.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to under the ocean.
The question I want answered is Why do people die?
Something I really want is a motorcycle.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was seeing Michael with a black eye.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was You're a good goalie.
The funniest thing I did all year was blow up a rock in a campfire.
An important goal for me is to earn Eagle Scout.
My biggest success of the year was doing well in the Grand Concours de Francais.
When I get older I want to become an Explorer Scout.
Shannon Jones
My name is Shannon Jones.
One of the things I like best about myself is how determined I am when I'm doing something.
I'm very proud that I have a little sister who takes after me, so when she sees me I know I'e got to be a positive example.
One thing I do very well is doing gymnastics.
My favorite school subject is English.
One of my better accomplishments has been studying and learning French.
I worry about my grades in school and making sure I do my best in everything I do.
I know that I can always count on my friends, teachers and family.
I enjoy going to gym.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Canada, and lucky me I got the chance to go and see their way of life and what's around them.
The question I want answered is Why are people so cruel?
Something I really want is to be an example to young people.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when the teacher tried to tell jokes.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was that you look good today.
The funniest thing I did all year was tell jokes to people.
An important goal for me is to accomplish whatever needs to be accomplished, and do my best.
My biggest success of the year was passing the MFRT with a score of 359. (I needed 340 to pass.)
When I get older I want to be someone important and someone to help others.
Elizabeth Knuth
My name is Elizabeth Ann Knuth.
One of the things I like best about myself is that I can play the flute very well.
I'm very proud that I was a finalist in the Judith Lappel competition (for flute.)
One thing I do very well is the sport judo.
My favorite school subject is gym.
One of my better accomplishments has been getting 1st place in All-Round at regionals for Rhythmic Gymnastics.
I worry about flunking 7th grade.
I know that I can be independent.
I enjoy going out in the rain, especially when it is raining hard.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Australia.
The question I want answered is Why can't summer vacation be longer?
Something I really want is to watch Mr. Bean.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when Ben (on the bus) said, "Patrol, he's doing his homework on the bus."
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was that I play the flute like some people in highschool do.
The funniest thing I did all year was play Calvin ball with Kim with a Magic turtle.
An important goal for me is to be in O.M. again next year.
My biggest success of the year was to go to the state competition for O.M. (Odyssey of the Mind.)
When I get older I want to be an artist.
Johnnie McCain
My name is Johnnie McCain.
One of the things I like best about myself is I dress well.
I'm very proud that I passed MFRT.
One thing I do very well is play football.
My favorite school subject is math.
One of my better accomplishments has been getting a higher grade in English.
I worry about what will happen in the future.
I know that I can achieve many of my goals.
I enjoy playing sports and dancing.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Hawaii.
The question I want answered is Why do people kill?
Something I really want is a millionaire's life.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was Hejatu fell over her feet.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was I am very happy that you are here.
The funniest thing I did all year was when I fell in the mud.
An important goal for me is to get a good education.
My biggest success of the year was I passed the MFRT.
When I get older I want to be a construction worker and a football player.
Car'Ron Nix
My name is Car'Ron Nix.
One of the things I like best about myself is I'm smart and think about others.
I'm very proud that I went from 6 D's to 6 B's.
One thing I do very well is play basketball.
My favorite school subject is math.
One of my better accomplishments has been becoming a better student physicall and mentally.
I worry about if I will graduate or not.
I know that I can get straight A's.
I enjoy playing sports.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Africa.
The question I want answered is Why isn't everybody equal?
Something I really want is a dirt bike.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when some kid and I were playing basketball and Akil ran into the pole.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was I love you son and I always will.
The funniest thing I did all year was I threw somebody in the mud.
An important goal for me is to become an NBA star.
My biggest success of the year was my grades going up in English.
When I get older I want to work with animals.
Aaricka Peay
My name is Aaricka Peay
One of the things I like best about myself is that I am athletic.
I'm very proud that I passed the MFRT.
One thing I do very well is play basketball.
My favorite school subject is math.
One of my better accomplishments has been passing the MFRT.
I worry about my family and my friends.
I know that I can do my best in anything if I set my mind to it.
I enjoy playing basketball and football.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to the Bahamas.
The question I want answered is Why do we have to die?
Something I really want is $300,000,000,000,000
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when Perry fell down the stairs.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was Aaricka you passed the MFRT.
The funniest thing I did all year was when I got hit upside the head with a basketball.
An important goal for me is to become a police officer.
My biggest success of the year was to win the championship game.
When I get older I want to become a police officer.
Lesley Price
My name is Lesley Rovane Price.
One of the things I like best about myself is my eyes.
I'm very proud that I did so well on my MFRT.
One thing I do very well is play tennis.
My favorite school subject is English.
One of my better accomplishments has been doing so well in tennis.
I worry about what I will choose to do in college.
I know that I can get straight A's if I tried.
I enjoy tennis, piano, and the french horn.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Paris, France.
The question I want answered is Why aren't I the no. 1 tennis in the world yet!? (kidding)
Something I really want is a TV in my bedroom.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when Rachel L. dressed up as Mrs. Lowery.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was that I was one of their best friends.
The funniest thing I did all year was throwing the ball at the ground during gym, when we were playing dodgeball.
An important goal for me is to get a good job when I am older.
My biggest success of the year was getting good grades.
When I get older I want to be a professional tennis player.
Elizabeth Shockley
My name is Elizabeth Crabill Shockley
One of the things I like best about myself is I care about others and important things.
I'm very proud that I had 52 extra points on my MFRT score.
One thing I do very well is drawing people, animals, or anything!
My favorite school subject is gym, it's really fun.
One of my better accomplishments has been to go to the country wide science fair, in the third grade.
I worry about getting in trouble, when caught doing something wrong.
I know that I can do well in middle school.
I enjoy doing things with friends, drawing, and shopping.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Hawaii.
The question I want answered is Why do people in my class, who are my friends, fight a lot?
Something I really want is to be an actress, or famous in some way.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when my teacher was acting retarded like us.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was that I was their best friend.
The funniest thing I did all year was when some of my friends were putting french fries up their noses, and I laughed, and milk came out my nose!
An important goal for me is to go to college.
My biggest success of the year was I got a 4.0 grade in English, in two quarters.
When I get older I want to be an artist.
Perry Thompson
My name is Perry Thompson III.
One of the things I like best about myself is that I am very good in soccer.
I'm very proud that I can do well in school.
One thing I do very well is sports.
My favorite school subject is art.
One of my better accomplishments has been selling a picture to a teacher for 15 dollars.
I worry about not getting good grades.
I know that I can do my best in school and sports.
I enjoy doing something new every day outside of school and inside school.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Florida.
The question I want answered is Why Disney World has its own zip code.
Something I really want is to be rich with my best friends.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when Johnnie fell in the mud.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was You got an A on your paper.
The funniest thing I did all year was falling out of my chair.
An important goal for me is to be my best in sports.
My biggest success of the year was winning the gymnastics championship game.
When I get older I want to be an artist.
Jeremy Weiss
My name is J. C. Weiss
One of the things I like best about myself is if I want to do something, it happens.
I'm very proud that I have plenty of friends.
One thing I do very well is not getting scared while I'm under pressure.
My favorite school subject is probably history.
One of my better accomplishments has been passing the Maryland Functional Reading Test.
I worry about how many of my friends I will see in 7th grade.
I know that I can draw, play sports and write well.
I enjoy eating, going to parties and listening to music.
If I could go anywhere, I would go to the Bahamas.
The question I want answered is "Is it possible to get out of eating vegetables?"
Something I really want is to always have my friends old and new.
The funniest thing that happened in school this year was when Michael wore scrunchies to class.
The nicest thing someone said to me this year was You have the brains of Albert Einstein and the muscles of Fabio.
The funniest thing I did all year was making a haunted house on our porch. (During Halloween.)
An important goal for me is to graduate college and get a good job.
My biggest success of the year was being able to pass 6th grade.
When I get older I want to have a reunion with everybody in the class.
Hahaha... good times. I hope all of you enjoyed that -- although I assume you don't find any of this funny unless you went to Rogers Heights. I hope you at least enjoyed laughing at my stupid outfits in the pictures. Penguin shirt with red pants? What was I thinking?!
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