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The Commoner

The student news site of Rogers High School

The Commoner

The student news site of Rogers High School

The Commoner

All misters, escorts and hosts after the pageant

Joel Antush takes title of Mr. Rogers 2019

Story by Alliyah Evans, Staff Writer June 9, 2019
Once again, another successful Mr. Rogers pageant took place on May 30th. Joel Antush, Mr. DECA, won all with his hilarious remake of the Chippendales audition from 1990’s Saturday Night Live. It was an entertaining evening, watching 21 junior class misters present their comedic “talents” in the PAC.
Measles cases popping up in Pierce County

Measles cases popping up in Pierce County

Story by Jasmine Teofilo, Staff Writer May 30, 2019
The Measles virus has begun popping up across Washington State. With 7 case in King County, and 2 in Pierce County (According to Washington State Department of Health as of 5/30/2019 ). Carriers have been in popular, populated areas around Puyallup including Target and Costco, putting anybody there during or after them at risk.
Jason Smith wins two prestigious awards

Jason Smith wins two prestigious awards

Story by Lauren Hopkins, Editor May 23, 2019
Principal Jason Smith was awarded Jostens Renaissance Educator of the Year on May 13 for his leadership and positive effect on the climate of the school. He was also selected as this year’s Washington State High School Principal of the Year by the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP).
Rams celebrated their post high school plans on our annual Decision Day!

Another successful Decision Day in the books

Story by Nicole Beauvais, Editor May 16, 2019
Roughly 250 Rams in the class of 2019 got to show off their post high school plan to their classmates at Rogers’ annual Decision Day on April 30. Students starting apprenticeships, going into the military, attending two-year colleges, and attending four-year universities were all included in the festivities to celebrate their post-high plans.
Do I give off this vibe?

Do I give off this vibe?

Story by Lauren Hopkins, Editor April 17, 2019
Catcalling is beyond what anyone can just tell you because different people react in different ways, but you can't assume that it's okay, that there won't be consequences, that just because one girl liked it that another would.
Is regular vaping damaging your body?

The Consequences of Vape: What’s the Risk?

Story by Alliyah Evans, Staff Writer February 20, 2019
Vaping has become a common part of today's society. But, what most users don't know, is that it is more dangerous than they believe.
Staff Sergeant Ronald Shurer, a 1997 RHS graduate, receives the Medal of Honor from President Trump.

Rogers graduate receives the Medal of Honor

Story by Lauren Hopkins, Editor November 14, 2018
On October 1, former Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II received the Medal of Honor for his life-saving actions in Afghanistan in 2008.
General Elections are held on Tues, Nov. 6.

Election Day is Quickly Approaching

Story by Angelique Nuxoll, Writer November 2, 2018

Election day is quickly approaching. The general election is set for November 6, 2018. Here is a quick summary of the different initiatives, amendments, special elections, and the advisory vote on the...

Haley Beyer, Emilie Svensson, Brennah Llanos, Sabrina Engberg, Aidan Moeck, and Miriam Kayango after the coronation.

Haley Beyer wins RHS Daffodil Princess

Story by Nicole Beauvais, Editor October 30, 2018

Haley Beyer was crowned this year’s Daffodil Festival princess from Rogers High School on Monday, Oct. 22, in the PAC. After an hour of introductions, speeches, and impromptu questions, Beyer was coronated. “Having...

New art teacher PJ Gorski pickets in front of the school on Sept. 5.

Teachers return to work after agreeing to new contract

Story by Nicole Beauvais, Editor September 12, 2018

On Saturday, Sept. 8, the Puyallup Education Association and the Puyallup School District reached a tentative agreement that provided competitive wages for the teachers. That night, the PEA met at Rogers...

Matthew Suce wins Mr. Rogers 2018

Matthew Suce wins Mr. Rogers 2018

Story by Nicole Beauvais, Editor June 14, 2018

On May 31, Matthew Suce, Mr. JROTC, became the victor of Mr. Rogers, after two hours of walking, performing, and talking on the PAC stage. His talent, a rifle spinning routine, was set to Queen’s “Another...

At a girls basketball game, stands were half empty and students were not interested.

Rams got spirit? Nope.

Story by Angelique Nuxoll, Writer May 10, 2018

School spirit is the foundation of the high school experience, but what happens when that foundation begins to crumble? In modern schools, having school spirit seems like a personality trait that you either...

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