The Cedaredge High School Alumni group have a Facebook page which I have found quite interesting. Personally, I don't do Facebook. I find at least 90% of the content is completely derivative, but I do admit to keeping a dormant account open and occasionally using it for "research" purposes.
Mike Kop (Class of 1980) posted this photograph in September 2016, featuring the Cedaredge High School Cubs of 1979. With all of the emphasis on Roger Ellison`s skiing activities and wether or not he was a member of the school wrestling team, it hasn't been confirmed if Roger actually played football and I can't say for sure if he appears in this photo.
It's an old Polaroid and a little blurry and frustratingly, individuals have not been tagged. But if Roger Ellison
is there, my best guess would be #77 in the front row. Other possibilities are #68 in the second row (though he looks a little younger than sixteen) or the guy third from left in the back row, with the indistinguishable number (whereas he looks older than sixteen)
At least one of Roger Ellison`s former classmates is a member of the CHS Alumni group and has liked several of their Facebook posts. Daniel Ashurst (birth date: 1/27/63) now lives in Grand Junction and has trained as a Pastor. Perhaps he might be approachable?
Apologies if this Thumbnail link does not work but you can find the CHS Alumni Facebook page quite easily, otherwise.
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