Jereme Rogers
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Jereme "Sherm" Rogers (born January 13, 1985) is a professional skateboarder, originally from Blackstone Valley, Ma.
. He did most of his skating at a local skatepark called Eight Ball Skatepark in Bellingham, Massachusetts
sponsored by Concrete Wave Skate Shop. Rogers dropped out of school at the age of 15, moving to Los Angeles
to pursue his skating career. In 2003, Jereme had a part in Girl Skateboard's Yeah Right!
. In 2005, he had a part in DVS Shoe Company's Skate More. He was named Transworld
's 2005 Rookie of the Year.
Despite a large number of tattoo
s and predilection for flashy jewelry
, Rogers is a Christian
. One of his tattoo
s on his neck reads In God I Trust. He is a vegetarian. He was in Rob and Big season two "Tampa", as well as Bad Girls Club season four as Natalie's "friend". He is also featured in the video game Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
. Rogers retired from professional skateboarding
in June 2009, saying that he wanted to focus on a musical career. On May 4, 2010, Rogers announced that he would return to skateboarding and will do his music career at the same time.
Biography
Rogers was born and raised in BostonBoston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
. He did most of his skating at a local skatepark called Eight Ball Skatepark in Bellingham, Massachusetts
Bellingham, Massachusetts
Bellingham is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 16,332 at the 2010 census. The town sits on the southwestern fringe of Metropolitan Boston, along the rapidly growing "outer belt" that is Route 495...
sponsored by Concrete Wave Skate Shop. Rogers dropped out of school at the age of 15, moving to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
to pursue his skating career. In 2003, Jereme had a part in Girl Skateboard's Yeah Right!
Yeah Right!
Yeah Right! is a skateboarding video by Girl Skateboards , directed by Ty Evans and Spike Jonze. Yeah Right! is notable for its soundtrack, length, and the extensive use of never-before-seen special effects.-Summary:A short prologue pays tribute to skater Keenan Milton, who died in 2001...
. In 2005, he had a part in DVS Shoe Company's Skate More. He was named Transworld
Transworld Skateboarding
Transworld SKATEboarding is a skateboarding magazine, website, and production company.Founded in 1983, TWS was a response to Thrasher Magazine and specifically to the December 1982 article ‘Skate and Destroy’ written by C.R...
's 2005 Rookie of the Year.
Despite a large number of tattoo
Tattoo
A tattoo is made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. Tattoos on humans are a type of body modification, and tattoos on other animals are most commonly used for identification purposes...
s and predilection for flashy jewelry
Bling-bling
Bling is a slang term popularized in hip hop culture, referring to flashy, ostentatious or elaborate jewelry and ornamented accessories that are carried, worn or installed, such as cell phones or tooth caps....
, Rogers is a Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
. One of his tattoo
Tattoo
A tattoo is made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. Tattoos on humans are a type of body modification, and tattoos on other animals are most commonly used for identification purposes...
s on his neck reads In God I Trust. He is a vegetarian. He was in Rob and Big season two "Tampa", as well as Bad Girls Club season four as Natalie's "friend". He is also featured in the video game Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground is a video game developed by Neversoft for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 video game consoles; by Page 44 Studios for the PlayStation 2 and Wii; and by Vicarious Visions for the Nintendo DS...
. Rogers retired from professional skateboarding
Skateboarding
Skateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard.Skateboarding can be a recreational activity, an art form, a job, or a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. A 2002 report...
in June 2009, saying that he wanted to focus on a musical career. On May 4, 2010, Rogers announced that he would return to skateboarding and will do his music career at the same time.