In 1946, Roland W. Rogers arrives in Sarasota as principal of Booker School. Former students described him as a disciplinarian with a booming voice who taught the mantra “cleanliness is next to godliness.” In collaboration with dedicated teachers, parents and other concerned citizens of Newtown, Booker schools developed new academic and sports programs and were consolidated. They also achieved accreditation by the Southern Association of Education.

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