The school and community was deeply saddened at the untimely passing of one of our outstanding teachers, coaches, and friends this fall. Roger Freeman grew up in the Mount Vernon area, attended Mount Vernon high school and got his degree from the University of Northern Iowa. He started teaching in Flint, Michigan and came to Prairie in 1962 as head track coach, assistant football coach, and PJE. instructor. Since then, as Prairie’s drivers training instructor, he has also taught many of the students in the community how to drive. Roger died after an injury sustained in a horse - back riding accident following the Homecoming Parade on the 19th of September. After a too short life, which also included a standout record high school and college athlete, he died as he lived a participant and a doer. He will be long remembered and deeply missed by all of us. THE 1976HAWK ISRESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TOTHE MEMORY OF ROGER FREEMAN. as a Betwixt the people you walked A wry smile worn on an upright posture. Strong with your thickset hands and arms You were Betwixt the people you walked A frequent guffaw let us know you as gentle Betwixt the people you walked A teacher and a farmer You were A worker A man of no complaints Your smile influenced the day Betwixt the people you walked Your steady gait I still see You will live on sparking memories of love And betwixt the people you will walk Always ... by Mark Towers l **
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