Governor John R. Rogers High School is a high school in the Puyallup School District of Washington, United States. Commonly referred to as "Rogers" or "RHS," the high school is named after former Washington State governor John Rankin Rogers. It was first opened in 1968.
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Academics
Between the three comprehensive high schools in the district, Rogers ranks second in test scores. In the 2009–2010 school year, 10th graders showed 84.1% competency in Reading, 45.7% in Math, 93.4% in Writing and 43.0% in Science on the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE).
Awards
RHS students have won many state awards from the Washington Journalism Education Association and the Washington State Music Teachers Association, and national awards from the Journalism Education Association.
Notable alumni
John Albert – professional Mixed Martial Artist, formerly competing in the UFC
Sarah Butler – actress
Nick Harmer – Bass player, Death Cab for Cutie
Logan Ice – baseball player
Ronald J. Shurer - recipient of the Medal of Honor