Augie Sweethearts: Michael and Ariel Rogers, Class of 2012

Submitted by Michael Rogers of Moline, Ill.

Who would think that a class on dinosaurs could unite two best friends? We started out as friends who met at the Multicultural Orientation. Neither of us had dating in mind—we were simply best friends. It was not until sophomore year when we both needed a science credit that we took the dinosaur class together. Although we dreaded the class, we enjoyed meeting up every morning to walk to class. This class forced us to spend more time together studying and doing homework. By the end of the term, we had a clear connection.

We eventually started dating, got engaged right on the slough path, and were married one year after graduation. Our paths led us both back to Augustana as current employees where we can always take a walk down memory lane. We may not remember much about dinosaurs, but we know that we were meant to be.