Charles Bell (painter), 1935–1995, noted artist

Don Chandler, 1934-2011, American professional football player.

Gailard Sartain, actor and illustrator. Played Dr. Mazeppa Pompazoidi on "Dr. Mazeppa Pompazoidi's Uncanny Film Festival and Camp Meeting" and later became a regular on Hee Haw. Gailard was also featured in many Hollywood movies.

Susan E. Hinton, novelist. Wrote The Outsiders in her sophomore year at Rogers.

Dave Rader NCAA college football coach. Was the coach of the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane from 1988 until the year 2005. He currently serves as the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide.

David Gates, singer. Singer and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the group Bread.

Leon Russell, musician. Occasionally referred to as "The Master of Space and Time," a title he acquired around the time of his collaborations with Joe Cocker.

Elvin Bishop, musician. Blues-rock guitarist best known for his hit "Fooled Around and Fell in Love."

Anita Bryant, singer. A former Miss Oklahoma, she was famous as a television spokesperson for Florida orange juice. She spearheaded opposition to a gay rights ordinance in Florida in 1977.

Russell Myers, cartoonist. Created the comic strip Broom Hilda.

Lee Mayberry NBA player, 1992 1st Round Draft Pick.

John Ward NFL player, played at Oklahoma State University and 1970 1st Round Draft Pick of the Minnesota Vikings.