Karrie graduated in 1990. She has a BA in Social Studies/History and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from Washington State University. Much of Karrie’s community involvement revolves around her assignment as ASB Advisor at Rogers High School. She organizes, facilitates, and is involved with the following groups: Second Harvest Food Bank, Northeast Community Center, Guild School, Make a Wish Foundation, Easter Seals, Blood Center, Ronald McDonald House, and the March of Dimes. Karrie’s leadership students received an award from the NE Community Center for their dedication to service. As Youth Empowerment Advisor, Karrie’s students coordinated a community mapping project for the Northeast Community Center and received the Spirit of Jim Chase Award in 2003. Karrie also received the Jim Chase Award for the Hillyard Skatepark in 2004, she was a Disneyland Finalist in 2004, and she was the Spokane Lilac Association Teacher of the Year in 2003.

Mark graduated in 1968. He received his BA in English literature from the University of Washington in 1972 where he was a three-year letterman in wrestling. Mark received his Masters in Guidance and Counseling in 1980. Mark is in the Rogers Wrestling Hall of Fame. He has taught English and has coached football, wrestling, and softball. Mark was selected the GSL Coach of the Year in 1988. Community organizations in which Mark has been involved include the Spokane Japanese American Citizens League, American Cancer Society, Spokane YMCA, the Nishinomiya Sister City Society, Othello Babe Ruth Baseball, and the Othello Community Festivals. He was selected as the Mid-Valley Athletic Director of the Year in 1995. Mark has continued to be active in wrestling, serving as a Regional Assistant Wrestling Coach of the Year in 1999. In 2002, Mark was selected for Who’s Who Among American Teachers.

Bob graduated from Rogers in January of 1945. He then spent one and a half years in the South Pacific with the US Navy. Bob earned his MA in Education from Eastern Washington College of Education and then went on to earn his MA in Education from Whitworth College. He spent 30 years teaching (25 of it at John R. Rogers in the Social Studies Department). Bob also coached various sports during his years at Rogers including football, basketball, track, and girls’ softball. After retiring from Rogers in 1980 he worked for the Ginn Publishing Company for 7 years and the Spokane Teachers Credit Union for 13 years. Bob’s community involvement includes the Elks, the Eagles, and the Retired Teachers Association. He has also coached several AAU teams and has run summer camps for underprivileged children. Bob was inducted into the Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame in 1986.

Ray graduated from Rogers in 1940. In 1942 he volunteered for duty in the Aviation Cadet Program of the US Army Air Corps. After WWII, Ray received a BA and B.Ed. from Whitworth College where he was a 3-year letterman in varsity football and a recipient of the Snider Inspirational Award. He became an Assistant Professor of Air Science at WSU, received a M.Ed. from EWU, and became an instructor at Spokane Community College. Ray served in the military for 28 years as a rated Air Force Pilot. He received 9 foreign decorations and awards from the Brazilian and Republic of South Vietnam governments, including the Medal of Honor from South Vietnam. Ray also received 27 US Awards and Decorations from the Army Air Corps, US Army, and US Air Force. Among the US decorations were the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, 8 Air Medals, US Army Commendation Medal, and 2 US Air Force Commendation Medals. Ray served on active duty as a Regular, Reserve, and Air National Guard officer, retiring in 1971 as a Lieutenant Colonel with 29 years of service credit.

June graduated from Rogers in 1949. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse at the Sacred Heart Medical Center for 33 years and held the position of Emergency Department Head Nurse and Nurse Manager for 17 years. June was a volunteer and officer of many medical organizations including the Emergency Department Nurses Association, Spokane Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Center, House of Charity, and the Sacred Heart Medical Center Service League. June was honored by the House of Charity for her efforts in co-founding the organizations’ on-site medical clinic in 1976. She also served as the clinics first volunteer nurse. When the House of Charity opened its new building in 2000, a plaque was dedicated in memory of June and other original volunteers. In 1997 the Sacred Heart Emergency Department dedicated a Family Room in June’s memory.