The BonRock Foundation + Waterbrothers + Rogers HS 2026

The Rogers High School Class of 2026 will host a T-shirt sale on Friday, Oct. 24, on the school’s front steps from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a collaborative design with local surf brand Waterbrothers.

The fundraiser is made possible through The BonRock Foundation, established by the Kilroy family in memory of their mother, Bonnie. The foundation has donated over $6,000 to the Class of 2026 to help make senior week activities affordable or free.

The limited-edition shirts feature what organizers are calling “the ultimate locals shirt” design — the Rogers High School crest on the front chest pocket and the Waterbrothers wave logo on the back. Short-sleeved shirts will sell for $20, while long-sleeved versions are priced at $25.

Sid Abruzzi, owner of Waterbrothers and a Rogers High School graduate, granted permission for the class to use one of the company’s iconic logos for the fundraiser. The BonRock Foundation funded the production of the shirts, allowing students to keep 100% of the proceeds.

“The future success of any community begins with the youth,” according to The BonRock Foundation’s mission statement. The Kilroy family has previously funded purchases of Rogers High School merchandise, including water bottles and T-shirts, which students sell for profit.

Class officers will accept cash or checks made out to Rogers High School. Friday is a non-school day for students.

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