Foundation Hosts Will’s Birthday Bash

Vintage cars, bean chowder, a sock hop and a pep rally brought Ropers from across the decades home to celebrate Will Rogers.

Alumni on their feet and clapping in the Will Rogers auditorium during the pep rally

November 2025 brought Ropers from across the decades together to celebrate the namesake of their alma mater and return to the halls where generations of Will Rogers students made memories that lasted a lifetime.

Vintage cars parked with their hoods up along the Will Rogers oval

The street in front of the school and the oval parking lot came alive with vintage cars, while the cafeteria served beloved favorites, including bean chowder and cinnamon rolls. A DJ filled the gym with music for a nostalgic sock hop, and Will Rogers movies played in the auditorium. Alumni and guests were invited to wander through the classrooms, hallways, and familiar places that had been part of their own Will Rogers experience.

The celebration culminated in the auditorium with an enthusiastic pep rally featuring an alumni spirit band, cheerleaders, and special recognitions presented by alumni Rodger Randle and David Rader.

The alumni spirit band in blue shirts playing drums, tuba, trumpet and saxophone

It was a wonderful day of reminiscing, reconnecting, and celebrating the shared experiences that unite generations of Ropers. The Will Rogers High School Community Foundation is proud to help preserve the legacy, traditions, and spirit of this treasured place—keeping “Will on the Hill” alive for generations to come.

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