Fred Rogers '72

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Fred Rogers, as seen on the front page of The Carletonian in 2006, in an article announcing a donation made by Carleton and St. Olaf to the city of Northfield.

Fred Rogers is a 1972 graduate of Carleton and currently the Vice President and Treasurer of the college.

Life at Carleton

Rogers was a student at Carleton from 1968 to 1972. He was involved with The Carletonian during that period, being photo editor by winter term of his freshman year, and writing several articles during that time. He also joined the Rugby team during his senior year.^[1]

Fred Rogers during his senior year in Nutting House.

For his senior year, Rogers and fellow senior Marc Haugland were able to procure a job as official babysitters for President Howard Swearer's three sons, then aged 10, 13 and 15. The job allowed them to live in an apartment in Nutting House, but required that they be on call every evening should the Swearers require someone to watch their children.^[2]

Vice President and Treasurer

Rogers returned to Carleton in the 2000s to serve as Vice President and Treasurer. In this capacity, he has primary responsibility for developing the college's budget. He has also been selected by President Robert Oden to serve on the College Council.

More information

• Office of Vice President and Treasurer--Official Site
• Image:Two Students Live in 22 Room Mansion.jpg A Carletonian article from 28 October, 1971 describing Rogers' babysitting job

References

1. ↑ Gleason, Mark: "Rugby!" The Carletonian, 4/20/1972, p. 8
2. ↑ "Two Students Live in 22 Room Mansion", The Carletonian, 10/28/1972, p. 1