Rob graduated in 1959. He received his BA and MA from Eastern Washington State University. He was an educator for 31 years and retired from Richland High School after 27 years of service as a teacher, coach, and Athletic Director. Rob coached a state championship football team and many state champions in track as well as the championship Girls’ Softball Team. His honors include being named Washington State Athletic Director of the Year, being inducted into the Athletic Directors Hall of Fame, and the Paul Harris Award for Rotary. Rob’s dad, James, spent 40 years in education right here at John R. Rogers High School as a teacher, coach, and administrator. Rob is currently employed s Eastern Washington Regional Manger with Net2itive, a sports reporting, publishing, and communication service.

Anna Mae graduated from Rogers in 1939. She received her Registered Nursing Degree from the deaconess School of Nursing in Spokane in 1943. She was an officer in the Army Nurse Corps in WWII. Anna was a member of the nursing staff and administrator for Deaconess Medical Center for 40 years and was an active member of the American Red Cross for 56 years. Serving as National President of the Emergency Nurses’ Association was one of the highlights of her Emergency Department career. Anna was the co-founder of the Spokane Poison Control Center and is affectionately known as “Mrs. Yuk.” She is recognized in Spokane, the State of Washington, and nationally for her pioneering work in the prevention of poisoning. Anna was instrumental in founding the Emergency Medical Services in Eastern Washington and is the founder of the international Rural Nurse Organization.

Earl graduated from Rogers in 1936. He received radio training in the US Army and learned TV repair in night school. Earl spent four years in the US Army and was discharged with the rank of Tech Sergeant. He has been very active in Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church and was awarded the Golden Acorn Award from Bemiss Elementary School. He joined the Hillyard Lions Club in the early 1960’s and has held every office at least once. Earl has been active in the Hillyard Commercial Club, was a Scout Master, and serves as he liaison for the Scout Pack sponsored by Hillyard Lions Club. Earl has also been active in the Spokane Jr. Symphony and Meals on Wheels.

Rawley graduated in 1970. He received his BS in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. His Community involvement includes: a volunteer for the Spokane Food Bank, adult leader for the Inland Northwest Council of Boy Scouts, active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, member of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants, member of the Inland Northwest chapter of the Lutheran Association of Scouters, former officer and current member of the Executive Board of Inland Northwest Council of Boy Scouts of America, and member of the Spokane Association of Realtors. His honors include Spokane Food Bank Volunteer of the Month, Nominee for the Golden Rule Volunteer of the Year, District Award of Merit for the Boy Scouts of America, Silver Beaver Award for the BSA, an Army Commendation Medal, and a meritorious Service Medal for the US Army. Rawley is legally blind but still actively participates as an adult leader in Troop 244 out of Whitman Elementary even though he lives outside of the Rogers’ neighborhood.

Alma graduated in 1938. She has been very active in the Rogers’ community. Alma has been a member of Salem Lutheran Church for seventy years; she was the St. Lucia Pageant Coordinator, a Church Circle Officer, sings in the church choir, and has been a Sunday School teacher. She has been a camp counselor at Camp Fire Sweyolakan Camp, a member of the “VASA” Swedish Culture Club, and chairman of the Culture Committee. She taught Swedish language classes for ten years. She was a member and co-chairperson of the Class of 1938 Reunion Committee and is a member of the RHS Alumni Association. She has been president of Quota Club, a Room Mother Coordinator, a Precinct Committee member, a member of Sons of Norway and a volunteer for the Rogers High School Drama Department. Since retiring from the Crescent Store Photography Studio, she has spent twenty years caring for her grandchildren.

Gary graduated in 1954. He received his BS in Biology and Physical Education and his Master’s in Education from the University of Idaho where he quarterbacked the Vandals Football Team from 1955-57. He was a teacher, coach, administrator, and athletic director for 37 years for the El Dorado Union High School District in Placerville, California. Besides coaching football, wrestling, and swimming for over 30 years, he started and coached the Placerville’s highly successful Dry Diggins Dolphins Swim Team. His community involvement’s include Recreation Commission, Kiwanis Club, Special Olympics, Little League, Red Cross, and others. In the early 60’s, Gary is credited with saving the lives of over 100 people while lifeguarding at a resort on the American River. Placerville has twice held a day in his name for serving the youth in the community. He has been honored by the school district, the City Council, the County Board of Supervisors, and the California State Senate. Two academic Scholarships in the school district bear his name.

Dr. Werner graduated from Hillyard High School in 1929. He received his bachelor’s degree from Cheney Normal School (Eastern Washington University) and his doctorated from Columbia University. George was District #81’s Director of PE, Athletics, and Safety for 25 years. He administered athletic activities for the Greater Spokane League. His activities include: Director of the State B Basketball Tournament, Founder of the Greater Spokane Sports Association for the Spokane Chamber of Commerce, Director of District #81’s special levy campaigns, and Director of the National Junior Olympics. Dr. Warner was an original Bloomsday official, and active campaigner for construction of the Spokane Arena, spearheaded Spokane Indians baseball ticket sales campaigns, and was head of the Hillyard High Association. He received a Distinguished Service Award from the Washington Secondary Schools Athletic Administration Association and a 15-year service award from the Inland Empire Sports Writers and Broadcasters. His name was placed on the Scroll of Honor at the Inland Empire Sports Hall of Fame in 1983.