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Luncheon in Honor of John W. Rogers Sr. and Jewel C. Stradford Lafontant

John W. Rogers Sr., '48, greets his family and friends.
John W. Rogers Jr. with State Senator Kwame Raoul.
The new plaque is between Sophonisba Breckinridge and Earl Dickerson.
John Rogers Jr., John Rogers Sr., and Gwendolyn Rogers admire the plaque.
Trustee Mary Lou Gorno, MBA '76, chats with other guests.
Dean Schill, Rogers, and Bill Von Hoene ’80, of Exelon Corporation.
Schill presented Rogers with a replica of the plaque to take home.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan delivered a recorded greeting.
Schill asked Rogers questions about his parents' upbringing and careers.
Dean Schill with Judge Rogers, whom he called "awe-inspiring."

Photographs by Lloyd DeGrane.