Gary C. Rogers

Background

Rogers, Gary C. was born on December 18, 1935 in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Son of Clarence O. and Zelpha Mary (DeCello) Rogers.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1961; Master of Science in Ednl. Administration, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1965.

Career

Teacher, Franklin School, Danville, Illinois, 1961-1963; assistant principal, Liberty School, Danville, 1963-1966; assistant principal, Tilton School, Danville, 1966-1970; dean men, East Park Junior H.S., Danville, 1970-1976; head principal, Daniel School, Danville, 1976-1981; head principal, East Park Middle School, Danville, 1981-1985; head principal, Douglas School, Danville, since 1986. Teacher recruiter and trainer Eastern Illinois U., since 1976.

Achievements

• Certified K-12 teacher, administration and supervision, Illinois.

Membership

President Danville Young Men’s Christian Association, 1981-1982. Leader education commission St. James United Methodist Church, Danvielle, 1979-1987, youth volunteer, 1975-1993, lay leader, 1983-1987,member administrative board, since 1985. Member Danville Zoning Commission, since 1992.

President Vermilion County branch American Heart Association, Danville, 1992-1993. President alumni board Eastern Illinois U., Danville, 1991-1992. Member Eastern Illinois U. Alumni Association (state board directors since 1886, president Danville branch 1987-1989, Outstanding Svc. award), Kiwanis (board directors Danville since 1989, president 1981-1983, Outstanding Kiwanian award 1984).

Interests

• Avocation: volunteering for rights and betterment of children and needy adults.

Connections

Married Phyllis J. Reffeitt, August 11, 1956. Children: Kelly, Sidley Austin, Kara Rogers Dowell.

Father:

Clarence O. Rogers

Mother:

Zelpha Mary (DeCello) Rogers

Spouse:

Phyllis J. Reffeitt

child:

Kara Rogers Dowell Rogers

child:

Sidley Austin Rogers

child:

Kelly Rogers