Bob graduated in 1947. He graduated from Gonzaga Law in 1954. Bob passed the Washington State Bar and was admitted to the Washington State Supreme Courts and qualified as an attorney and counselor of the Supreme Court of the United States. He also practiced law in Spokane and served on the Washington State Spokane Bar Association Committees. Bob's community service includes the following: Boy Scout Scoutmaster, Lieutenant Governor, and District Chairman for the Kiwanis Club, and is a member of the Lions Club. His honors include the following: Silver Beaver Award (highest award in scouting, Who's Who in American Law Recognition, and he received the Lutheran Church Award for Scouting.
Jack graduated in 1947. he was "all city" in football and baseball and participated in both sports all four years while at Rogers. After Rogers he attended Eastern Washington University where he played football and baseball. Jack went on to play pro baseball with the Giants organization. He was actives in "R" Club, hall patrol, conductors, homeroom representative and Dad's night committee. Jack is a member of the local Softball Hall of Fame. The Jack Armitage Memorial Golf Tournament was established in his name in 1995, and the proceeds benefit John R. Rogers High School. Jack coached Pee Wee baseball and Junior National Baseball. jack served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Mike graduated in 1965. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Eastern Washington University and received his Physician's Assistant from Brooke Army Medical Center and the University of Oklahoma. Mike's community service includes the following: rural health initiative, secretary for the Texas Academy of Physicians Assistance, Rural Health Board, Adjunct Professor at Baylor University, and the Planned Parenthood Board. His family received the Award for Valor from the Secretary of the Army for his bravery and great courage as a Physician Assistant for the Soldier Readiness Processing Center at Fort Hood, Texas. Mike's undaunted courage in attempting to end an unexpected and vicious attack distinguishes him from his peers both military and civilian. Without hesitation or regard for his own safety, he exhibited great sacrifice while attempting to disable the shooter who had opened fire and had already killed twelve soldiers and had wounded others. His ultimate act of bravery is a credit to himself. Mike was shot and killed in the attack at Ft. Hood Army Post on November 5, 2009 when he threw a chair at the gunman to try to stop him from killing any more soldiers.
Richard graduated in 1944. After high school he served in the Army before attending Reed College in Portland. he continued his studies at the University of California and earned his PH.D. He joined the Carnegie Mellon faculty and became a full professor and was a central fixture of the department of mathematical sciences for more than 40 years. Over the course of his career, Richard published more than 90 academic papers. His research, recognized internationally, focused on mathematical applications in mechanics, electromagnetic theory, and population models. After retiring, he received the Richard Moore Education award in recognition of excellence in teaching and he continued to stay active professionally, serving on the Mellon College of Science Curriculum Committee. He was one of those people who everybody liked, which is unusual i academia.
Michael graduated in 1974. he began working fulltime at the Spokesman Review during his senior year at Rogers, setting him on the course of a successful newspaper career. Michael attended Spokane Falls College and the University of Alaska. His community service includes: Rotary, Northwest Regional Foundation board member and youth sports coach. Professional honors include: Governor's Book Award, Washington Press Association awards for editorial and column writing and the Beacon Award from the California Newspaper Publishers Association awards for editorial and column writing and the Beacon Award from the California First Amendment Coalition and the University of California, Berkeley School of Journalism. He worked as sports editor of the Anchorage Daily News (which won the Pulitzer Prize), assistant city editor, bureau chief and Valley operations manager of the online news site Seattle Post-Globe. he is also the author of three books. His is most proud of his role as a mentor to young reporters and photographers who have gone on to success in journalism and other fields.
Dick graduated in 19566. he attended Gonzaga University and eastern Washington University where he graduated with a degree in education. Dick joined the United States Air Force and became a navigator. he flew as a navigator in Vietnam where he was awarded many flying medals and service ribbons. Dick received a Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters, and the Air Force Commendation medal with an oak leaf cluster. Dick returned to the United States and received his Masters Degree in Marketing. he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1980 and started a construction software business. Dick participated in almost all the large marathons races. he was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on April 20, 1990.