Laurel graduated from Rogers in 1944. Laurel is a cultural anthropologist and educator. Laurel’s educational background culminated with a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of New Mexico in 1974. Her honors include a lifetime appointment to Sheldon Jackson College in Sikta, Alaska; formal induction into the Tlingit Indian Tribe; traditional adoption by the Kauwerat Eskimo Education; as well as being listed in Who’s Who of American Women.

Harriette graduated from Rogers in 1938. She received her B.A. in Education from Eastern Washington University. Harriette has chaired, co chaired, and been involved in class reunions and other class activities. She is active in her church, senior activities, and couple’s clubs. She has participated in OMEGA, Campfire Boys and Girls, PTA, Meals on Wheels, Garden Clubs, and EWU Tawanka Alumni. Her honors include EW’s Tawanka Women’s Service Honorary, PTA Golden Acorn, Campfire Boys and Girls Hiitent Award, National Award for Innovative and Inspirational Service to Youth, and a Certificate of Appreciation from Garfield School.

OJ graduated from Rogers in 1956. She received her Masters’ in Education in 1977 from Whitworth College. She is currently employed by school District #81 in administration. While at Rogers, OJ participated in the National Honor Society. She was editor of both the school newspaper and the annual, and she was member of the choir and the rifle Club. Her professional and community activities include: Washington State Staff development Association, Feature Views Conference, Future Teachers of Color, National Council of Girl Scouts, Washington Association for Administrative Women in Education, Morning Star Boys’ Ranch, and the Affirmative Action Committee. She has been an international, national, and local presenter/consultant.

Ken graduated from Hillyard High School (now known as John R. Rogers High School) in 1930. He became an accountant after graduating from Kinman Business University in 1931. Ken was a charter member of the Selkirk Ski Club and of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit. He served as a board member for the Spokane Yacht Club. Ken and his wife joined the Spokane Mountaineers and climbed most of the major peaks in the world. Ken was in the Navy and the Naval Reserve. On his death, Ken made a sizable donation to John R. Rogers High School, which include both an academic and a “need” scholarship.

Skip graduated from Rogers in 1951. He received a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering from Oregon State University in 1966. His community involvement includes the Deer Park Airport Advisory Board, Washington Pilot’s Association, Livermore Library Board, and Rotary International. His honors include the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Oregon State University; outstanding student in Aircraft Mechanics from Spokane Community College; Electrical Engineers National Award for Distinguished Services in Computer-Aided Design Research from the Institute of Electronic electrical Engineers; Guggenheim Fellowship award for research in Computer Aided design at Imperial College, University of London, London, England; and Superior Achievement Award in design and Building Instrumentation for Project (SISH) U.S. Naval Ordnance Test Station, Pasadena, California.

Susan graduated from Rogers in 1962. She received her BA in Music from Whitworth College and has taken graduated classes at the University of Washington and Portland State University. Susan is the co-author of Wee Sing children’s materials. Wee Sing has been awarded Parents’ Choice, Film Advisory Board Award of excellence, Bronze Telly, Silver Angle Award, Bronze Apple, Cindy, and RIAA Multi-Platinum. Her community involvement includes the Whitworth College Board of Trustees, Coeur d’ Alene Public Library Foundation, First Presbyterian Church Elder, and is the Children’s Choir Director. She is also a member of community and church choirs, as well as the Wildwood Recorder Ensemble.

Rosemary graduated from Rogers in 1945. She attended Holy Names College and Eastern Washington University. Rosemary participated in school government, dramatics, and many other school activities while here at Rogers. She was also a majorette. Rosemary was a kindergarten teacher for thirty-eight years Hillyard Kindergarten and St. Patrick’s School. Her community involvement includes designing Junior Lilac Parade floats, working on the Rogers’ reunion committee, being a classroom volunteer, and the WAEYC Auction Committee. Her honors include the NECA Distinguished Graduate Award in 1991 and Who’s Who Among America’s teachers in 1996.

David graduated from Rogers in 1971. He received his BS from Portland State University and his Masters from Whitworth College. David participated in four different sports while here at Rogers, was active in school government, and was the art editor of the Treasure Chest. He has spent over twenty years in education as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He has been both the assistant director and the director of YMCA Camp Reed. His community involvement includes YMCA, Young Life, Hoopfest, Teens Against Substance Abuse, and the Northview Bible church. In 1992 Dave received the YMCA Outstanding Service to Youth Award.