Denis graduated from John R. Rogers in 1957. He attended the University of Munich, the University of Maryland, the University of Alaska, and the University of Washington where he studied history. Denis was a Chief Warrant Officer in the Army and he served on active duty in Vietnam. He was awarded a Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds received in action against the enemy. Denis was also awarded the Air Medal with twenty Oak Leaf Clusters. he was an Army Combat Helicopter pilot during the war then became a commercial helicopter pilot. As a commercial helicopter pilot, Denis flew in the Arctic North Slope in Alaska as well as flying oil executives looking for the presence of shale. While at the University of Washington Denis became involved in theater productions in the Seattle area. he was invited to join the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon where he was an actor and director in the company performing many lead roles. Denis is now a professional actor and a Tony Award nominee for best actor in a Broadway play. he was awarded the coveted and prestigious Joseph Jefferson Award and was nominated for the Louise Lortel Award for his work as lead actor in a Broadway play. Denis has performed in many theater productions, television dramas, and sit-coms, as well as feature films. Some of the most notable of his roles in television are. L.A. Law, Annie McGuire, Basic Instinct, Grey's Anatomy, Pat Life, Boston Legal, 24, and Providence. Stage credits include: The Tempest, King Lear, Richard II, and The Ballad of Soapy Smith. While at John R. Rogers High School, Denis was the Associate Student Body President and was twice awarded the Honor Thespian Medal in recognition of his participation in Rogers Drama Department productions. he was also on the stage crew and was the convocations co-chairman.

Douglas graduated from John R. Rogers High School in 1964. He is a retired Generation Procurement Specialist for Avista Corporation. Douglas attended Eastern Washington University in Business Administration on an athletic scholarship where he played varsity football. He then enlisted in the United States Army with the rank of Sergeant and served in Vietnam. When Douglas was discharged from the Army he returned to Eastern Washington University and then transferred to Whitworth University where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration. While Douglas was working in Portland, he attended Portland Sate University to further his education and to assist him in his profession. Douglas also contributed by serving his community: President and member of the Hillyard Kiwanis, served as President and Secretary/Treasurer of the Inland Empire Softball Hall of Fame, while President of the Inland Empire Softball hall of Fame Douglas initiated the Doug Pops Bender Scholarship which is awarded to a girl softball player in the Inland empire. This scholarship has been on the John R. Rogers Friends and Family Foundation Board for fourteen years and was the President of the Board for five years and presently continues to serve in the organization.

Wayne graduated from John R. Rogers High School in 1946. he spent over 31 years with the Spokane Police Department and became Captain, Assistant Chief, and was the Chief of Police for ten years and remained Police Chief during Expo 74. Wayne attended the FBI Academy and the Spokane Police Academy. His leadership included the following: President of the Northwest Chapter of the FBI Academy, President of the Washington Association of the Navy, President of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. Wayne was a Second Class Chief Petty Officer in the Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II. His community service consists of the following: he was active in the Central Lyons Club, was a member of the Prosperity Club, and was involved in the United Way. Wayne was also on the Board of Directors of the Salvation Army as well as six other organizations. While Wayne was the Chief of Police during Expo 1974 he was awarded a Plaque of Excellence for his role in the Expo 1974.

Denny graduated from Rogers in 1964. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Business from Washington State University (Sigma Nu Fraternity), and later his Juris Doctor of Law from Newport University. Upon graduation from WSU, Denny was commissioned as a 2 nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. He served 3 years on active duty and 20 years in the Individual Ready Reserve. He retired from the Army at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Denny spent 30 years with a Fortune 500 Corporation (Avon Products, Inc.) in various management positions including Manufacturing, Human Resources, Branch Operations, and Division Sales in Ohio, Kentucky, California and Washington. Denny then served as the Spokane District Court Judicial Operations Manager for 14 years (Retiring in 2016).

Denny is presently active in the Sons of the American Revolution, Spokane Chapter 1 as a Chapter officer and member of the Color Guard. Dennis has been involved in John R. Rogers Alumni activities, the Military Officers Association of America and the American Legion. His honors and awards include the following: Distinguished Military Graduate (ROTC), 1970 “Outstanding Lieutenant” of Fort Knox, KY., three times Division World Sales Leader (Avon Products, Inc.). Denny is a board member of the John R. Rogers Friends and Family Foundation (JRRAFF).

Diane graduated from John R. Rogers High School in 1969. She received vocational certificates from Spokane Community College and Spokane Falls Community College in retail and banking. Diane also took Business Law classes at Gonzaga University and many other job-related college credit courses throughout her career. As a Pend Oreille County Commissioner, she worked with Senator Maria Cantwell and her then aide, now Washington State Representative Marcus Riccelli, to obtain federally funded re-training for employees when the Pend Oreille Mine closed, which had reduced worker’s capacity. They also worked together to bring the Community Network System to the region, providing the high-speed fiber optic network in the county. As an elected official Diane served on several local and regional boards including; Chair-Regional Mental Health Board, Chair-Aging & Long Term Care Eastern WA, Vice Chair-Tri-County Public Health, Martin Hall-Member, Washington State Association of Counties Legislative Steering Committee, Newport Hospital Board and the Colville National Forest Committee.

Diane is a retired public schools employee, having served in several positions in her 31 year career in Puyallup, WA and Spokane. In Puyallup, she was a para-pro, a library technician, and Puyallup High School Volleyball head coach. She was selected a two-time South Puget Sound League Volleyball Coach of the Year. In Spokane she was the Lewis & Clark High School representative for the development of the pilot program for the newly implemented school attendance law (Washington State BECCA Law). Additionally, as a member of the initial levy bringing computers to every library and classroom in the district. She also coached the Ferris High School Volleyball team for two years.

She is a life-long community volunteer and leader. Diane has been a member of many organizational boards and committees including: President of the Hilltop Elementary Parent Teacher Association, Pend Oreille Conservation District Supervisor and Interim Director, member of the Little Spokane Water Resource Inventory Area committee, and President of the Sacheen Lake Association. Diane was a member of the Pend Oreille Official Tourism Group-PORTA and was involved in efforts of the Lavender Festival, Pend Oreille Water Trail and the Tundra Swan Festival. As a member of the Rogers Class of 1969, she served on the Reunion Committee, developed the Class of 1969 website and maintains their Facebook page.