Governor John R. Rogers High School is a

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in the

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, United States. Commonly referred to as "Rogers" or "RHS," the high school is named after former Washington State governor

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. It was first opened in 1968.

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).

Athletics & Other Activities

Rogers currently competes in the South Puget Sound League's south division, which also includes rivals

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, and Bethel High School. This division falls under the 4A classification, which is for the largest schools in the state. Rogers has 10 WIAA-sanctioned sports in which they compete in the 4A South Puget Sound League. Rogers High School supports a sizable number of elective offerings such as

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and

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, teaching careers, and medical science. In addition, unique career pathway programs (called magnet programs in the Puyallup School District) include JROTC,

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, ACE academy (construction and drafting), and

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Awards

RHS students have won many state awards from the

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and the

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, and national awards from the Journalism Education Association.

Notable alumni

* John Albert – professional

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– United States of America team Boxer 1972 & 1976 Olympics * Sarah Butler – actress *

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– Wide Receiver,

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– Bass player,

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* Logan Ice – baseball player * Jason Johnson (Canadian football), former

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player *

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- recipient of the

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rogers Educational institutions established in 1968 High schools in Pierce County, Washington Magnet schools in Washington (state) Public high schools in Washington (state) Puyallup, Washington South Puget Sound League