ROUGHRIDERRECALL
Theodore Roosevelt High School Foundation Newsletter Winter 2015-2016
2015 R Party A Huge Success
It was all about “Unmasking Excellence” this year at the R Party Fund Raiser.
The focus was on raising funds so the Roosevelt High School Foundation and
Alumni Association can continue to help create the best possible Roosevelt
academic and extracurricular experience for all.
The R Party festivities began Friday, October 23, 2015, 6 pm at the Willis Auto
Campus—Infiniti Building—with Foundation board members greeting
attendees with door prize tickets, a program outlining the night’s events,
and silent and live auction items listed in their entirety.
Appetizers were shared amongst those in attendance with specialty drinks
at each food station. Everyone mingled and greeted old friends and
new, ranging from alums to administrators. Door prizes were given away
throughout the night consisting of TRHS insulated cups purchased from the TRHS volleyball team, t-shirts, gift
certificates, and more. Teddy Heads were purchased to play the 50/50 game with the winner, Chuck Betts,
donating his winnings of $105 back to the Foundation. Thank you, Mr. Betts!
The silent auction was open from 6 to 7:30pm and the
live auction followed at 7:30pm. Both the silent and live
auction items were carefully requested and selected
with a level of personalization beyond all expectations.
Foundation Board members donated many of the
auction items. Some of the items auctioned off included
a private vacation on a catamaran located in the Florida
Keys, a private cabin vacation in the Wisconsin Dells,
a personalized painting of your home, a golden golf
package with over five golf courses, a comedy party
package, a night on the Big Yellow Bike, a Drake sports
package, a dinner party with the works, and more.
These auctions brought in over $10,000, and the Foundation could not be more than grateful for the generosity
that was shown this night.
RParty Attendees from the Board Thank You!!
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ROOSEVELT
HIGH SCHOOL
FOUNDATION
MISSION
STATEMENT
to celebrate the tradition
and shape the future of
r o o s e v e lt h i g h s c h o o l
by advancing and supporting
the students, faculty, alumni,
and roosevelt community
FOUNDATION BOARD
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
wes graham
PRESIDENT-ELECT
chris fitzgerald
TREASURER
kevin krause
SECRETARY
abbie sawyer
PAST PRESIDENT
marty kenworthy
PRINCIPAL
kevin biggs
DIRECTORS
andrew bailey
fritz craiger
judy downs
onnalee kelley
laura leonard
renee murphy
paul soener
elaine steinger
doug wells
nick callison
janet donnelly
bob gernes
alicia knapp
kent mauck
ashai rogers
jim stafford
sarah susanin
jason willis
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
sherida kuehler
SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER
shannon mcguire
PO BOX 12087 DES MOINES, IA 50312
[email protected]
(515) 664-2020
www.trhsfoundation.org
ROOSEVELT RECALL 2
Message from the Principal
Mr. Kevin Biggs
Dear Roosevelt Alumni and Supporters:
Now in my third year as the principal of Roosevelt
High School, I continue to be impressed and proud
of the work that we are producing. The teaching,
coaching, and support staff that we’ve assembled
is in the process of building leaders for tomorrow
and I am honored to work with such professional
educators each day. We are a family, a team, and
are all pulling on the same side of the rope to see
that every child in our building is succeeding and
progressing towards a successful life outside of our walls.
In that same light, it strikes me as amazing that the alumni of this great
institution continue to be involved in our work and support our various
initiatives. It is rare to see a high school foundation and alumni association
so committed to the lives of our youth. Your efforts, questions, guidance,
and input are extremely valuable as we make daily decisions about the
future of TRHS – we listen and appreciate your feedback, for we have a
distinct responsibility to serve you and make each of you proud for the
work that we are doing. While I am extremely happy with our progress
and positive school culture, we must not stand still and be content with
current realities – change is progress and progress is success. For those of
you who attended the R-Party at the Willis Auto Campus, thank you for your
attendance and financial support – your dollars will directly impact the lives
of our students and staff.
With one of the most rigorous curriculums found anywhere in Iowa,
Roosevelt High is a draw to many students throughout the Des Moines
metro and beyond. The academic programming that we have to offer
is tremendously engaging and taught to the highest standards, which
in the long run is wonderful for student growth and preparation for
life beyond our high school. We have a number of wonderful ideas for
improving the experience of TRHS students through the installment of
new technologies, library renovations, athletic and arts improvements,
etc. . . . should you have any ideas, thoughts or questions that you’d like to
share about these ideas, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at
[email protected] or (515) 242-7272.
As the snow begins to fall outside my window, I want to wish you all a happy
and healthy holiday season. We have so much to be thankful for and to be
proud of. Thank you again for your ongoing support and pride for Roosevelt
High – In the words of current TRHS senior, Olive Elwell, “Roosevelt is the
greatest school on the planet!” – Certainly, it’s a great day to be a Rider!
Kevin
Biggs,
Principal
Message from the Board Chair
President Wes Graham
Dear TRHS Community,
I am pleased to report that, along with TRHS itself, the Foundation & Alumni Association have
had a strong Fall and we look forward to the events and programs we have scheduled for the
Winter and Spring.
Our big Fall event, the R Party, was a tremendous success. We raised more than we expected,
including over $3,000 to fund TRHS students’ AP exam fees, and over $2,000 for the Winter
Closet. Thank you to everyone who attended, our sponsors, donors, and the board members
who volunteered their time to make it a wonderful event.
Also this Fall, the Foundation was able to fund a number of Special Requests that we
received from TRHS teachers and school organizations. The Foundation provided funds
for four teachers from the English Department to attend the National Council of Teachers
of English Conference in Minnesota, and also gave to the Rider Way Program. Additionally,
with designated funds from the Class of 1964, the Foundation gave $1,500 to the counseling
department to start a Student Needs Pantry, which will provide low income students with necessary daily supplies.
As I mentioned in the last Recall, our Executive Director Jeanine Rutter left the Foundation at the end of September. After an
extensive deliberation and search process, we decided that the Foundation and Alumni Association would be best served
by adding two support staffers to our team – an Administrative Manager and Special Project Manager. We hired Sherida
Kuehler to be our Administrative Manager and Shannon McGuire as our Special Project Manager. Sherida will be handling
our day-to-day operations, bookkeeping, and alumni services (to name a few of her responsibilities). Sherida is also TRHS’s
bookkeeper, so we believe having her in these two roles will facilitate the Foundation’s ability to work closely with and
support TRHS. As Special Projects Manager, Shannon will be handling our website, social media, our alumni database, and
other special projects as they arise. We are excited to have both Shannon and Sherida on our team, and, based on their work
done to date, we know that they will both be great contributors to the work of the Foundation and Alumni Association.
Looking forward to the rest of the year, around the time this RoughRider Recall is published we will be presenting the First
Annual “Teddy Talks” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Tinker Armband Protest. We are very excited about this event
and the panel of speakers we have assembled, and we plan on this being the first of many annual “Teddy Talks” speaking
events. We’ll have much more about the Tinker event and the upcoming Rider Cup in the Spring ‘16 Recall, and we expect
this great year for the Foundation and Alumni Association to continue!
If you would like to get involved with the Foundation & Alumni Association, please go to our website (www.trhsfoundation.
org) and become a member or donate to the Foundation.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
OSEVELT HI
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Wes
Graham, (‘98)
President, TRHS Foundation & Alumni Association
FO
U N D AT I O N
December 23, 2015 7:30pm Improv Group at Last Laugh, WDM,
featuring board member: Onnalee Kelley
April 13-14: Hall of Fame Recognition
May 20: Rider Cup
January: A Night at The Wild Game (hockey)
February: R Party Bar Party Series
March: Improv Night
ROOSEVELT RECALL 3
2015 R Party A Huge Success
Continued from Page One
During the live auction, paddle raisers took place in which $3367 was raised for students to help pay for AP exam
fees so that financially needy students could be afforded an opportunity that they may not have had otherwise.
Another paddle raiser brought in $2225 to help Roosevelt administrators and staff members create a winter
closet for students who may need gloves, scarves, coats, boots, and other necessities. Again, the support of the
Foundation to help create the best Roosevelt experience possible stood out during these two opportunities.
Ending the night, live entertainment was offered by NOLA Jazz Band featuring Abbie Sawyer, Roosevelt Alum and
Foundation member. Many danced and made memories for a lifetime to come.
A huge thank you to those who helped make the 2015 R Party such a great success, including:
Willis Auto Campus
Deanna Carlson with Facets, Inc.
Girls Catering
Star Bar
Jason Willis, Emcee
Joel Ambrose, Auctioneer
NOLA Jazz Band/Abbie Sawyer
Eventfully Yours
Front Door Design
Emma Carlson, Photographer, TRHS Junior
Mike Gatzke, Photographer
AND the MANY auction item donors
Donations from those who were not able to attend and sponsorships to help make this night happen also
brought in over $10,000. Donations are still coming in and the generosity is unbelievable. If you would still
like to make a donation to help the Foundation make the best Roosevelt experience for all, you may donate at
www.trhsfoundation.org or send your donation to P.O. Box 12087 Des Moines, IA 50312. If you have any questions,
please contact the Foundation at 515-664-2020.
We hope to see you all at the 2016 R Party. We know you’ll have a wonderful time!
ROOSEVELT Hall Of Fame REQUESTS
Do you know someone who deserves recognition in the
Roosevelt Hall of Fame? Maybe it is YOU.
The Roosevelt Foundation and Alumni Association is looking for those who should be
recognized. Being famous is not a requirement. Doing something fabulous worth recognizing is.
Join the ranks of Charles Betts, Justin Roberts, Cloris Leachman, Robert D. Ray, Mary Brubaker, and
Natasha Kaiser-Brown to name just a few.
Hall of Fame nominees must meet the following criteria:
Must have graduated from Roosevelt at least 10 years prior to receiving the award.
Must be outstanding in their field of work and received previous recognition.
Must be of good character and serve as a role model for the student body.
Must be available to receive the award and participate in our Hall of Fame activities, including: an assembly, luncheon, and evening reception.
To nominate someone, just go to our website at www.trhsfoundation.org, under “Events”
click the “Hall of Fame” tab and download the nomination form. Send the completed form to
[email protected] or mail to P.O. Box 12087, Des Moines, IA 50312.
ROOSEVELT RECALL 4
Shrek Comes
to
Life
on
Stage
at
Roosevelt
by P hil Roeder
As if producing a musical from scratch in about eight weeks wasn’t daunting enough
under the best of circumstances.
Last spring the backstage rigging in the Roosevelt High School auditorium was
slated for replacement. The project was scheduled to be completed in plenty of time
for Drama Director Lori Glawe and the cast and crew of Shrek: The Musical to be back
in their theater space for rehearsals leading up to their traditional staging weekend,
the first one in November. Long, frustrating, anxious story short, that didn’t happen.
Glawe, who’s been working theatrical magic at Roosevelt for 19 years and earned
induction into the Iowa Thespian Hall of Fame along the way, took her indomitable
troupe to the cafeteria and the school’s secondary gymnasium to rehearse by day
and bit her nails by night as deadlines came and went and still the project wasn’t
completed. Eventually the show had to be rescheduled to the second week in November. The guts of the set were
built offsite to be put in place when stage access was finally granted. That finally happened and Glawe, true to the
spirit of the axiom that “the show must go on,” says her kids haven’t missed a beat.
“The first day we got in here they ran Act I without a
hiccup,” Glawe said as the cast and crew began a full dress
rehearsal in a still cluttered auditorium. “I can’t say enough
about these young people and their determination.”
Parents who remember reading the storybook Shrek to
their children at bedtime in the early 1990s may have a
hard time believing what’s happened to the offbeat story
of a likable, flatulent ogre since then.
First it became a Hollywood animated feature starring
big name voices. Then it was refashioned into a musical
for the stage and took Broadway by storm. And Thursday,
November 12 through Saturday, November 14 it came to
life at long last on the new and improved Cloris Leachman
Stage at Roosevelt.
Glawe always selects shows that carry a central point she wants to make to her students and the superficially silly
Shrek is rooted in the notion that people are rarely what they appear to be at a glance. There is far more to most of
us than that. But besides a moral that bears repeating in a culture where
style often trumps substance, Glawe also chose to take on Shrek because
of its whimsy.
“The kids were happy with the selection and are excited about staging
it,” she said. “Plus it’s a show that will appeal to the younger folks in the
Roosevelt community. We expect a lot of them will want to come and see
live characters they’re familiar with.”
Places everybody – finally!
“All’s well,” Shakespeare wrote,
“that ends well.”
-This article originally appeared on the Des Moines Public Schools website
ROOSEVELT RECALL 5
Welcome Ne w Teachers
to
TRHS!
Academic Y ear 2015-2016
This year Roosevelt is pleased to welcome 24 new faculty and staff members. We introduced many of them to you
in the Fall ‘15 Roughrider Recall. Here are the rest. We hope you’ll agree that the Roosevelt tradition of academic
excellence is in good hands with these fine new teachers and staff members.
Jeana CalvertTeacher, Art
Good day! My name is Jeana Calvert and although I am a Roosevelt Graduate myself, this is my first year
teaching at my favorite high school in all of the galaxy. If you are lucky enough to have taken my class, I will be
your tour guide through the magical realm of 2D and 3D art. I am a graduate of the University of Iowa and am
somewhat of an avid rock hound. I often incorporate beautiful amethyst and geodes my family has personally
hunted into my sterling silver creations. I also love music and might be found a good concert from time to
time. I am part of a long line of Roosevelt graduates and it is my honor to be teaching here! My classroom is
always open to discuss all things art!
Leslie DunbarTeacher, Journalism
Hi everyone. I’m Leslie Dunbar and am thrilled to be a Roughrider. I have my undergraduate degree in English
from Grand View University and my Masters in Teaching from Drake University. My husband and I have two
children (Sam 2 years old and Charlotte 4 months old) and live in the Roosevelt district. I’m passionate about
teaching and leading my students to be successful inside and out of the classroom. I love to watch Netflix,
drink coffee and spend time with my family.
Kevin GilbertTeacher, Math
I am new to Roosevelt this year. I have a BA from Indiana University in Telecommunications, an MAT from Drake
University in Teaching, and many classes towards a BS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University that was
never completed due to family demands.I live in West Des Moines with my lovely wife Sue (who teaches 4th
grade at Hillis), my son Joey, two dogs – Lucy and Baxter, and my oldest son Nathan when he isn’t at Iowa State
University working on his sophomore year. I am licensed to teach Mathematics and Speech Communication,
my attempt at becoming a renaissance man. I am very pleased to be working with the students and staff at
Roosevelt. I have a background in Music and Theatre and in my spare time enjoy reading, puzzles, working outside and just
about any creative endeavor. These include woodcarving, making water bottles with woven paracord coverings and timber
frame construction.
Emily KelchTeacher, Social Studies
Hello, my name is Emily Kelch and I am so excited to be a part of the Roosevelt High School team. I am a recent
graduate of Illinois State University where I completed my degree in History-Social Sciences Teacher Education.
I hope to continue my education and receive my masters in the near future. I moved to Des Moines with my
husband in early August from St. Louis, MO where I taught in the Parkway School district. When I am not
teaching, I enjoy spending time outdoors in the wonderful weather that Iowa has to offer!
Scott MacKrellTeacher, ELL
My name is Scott MacKrell and this is my first year at Roosevelt, but I’ve been in the district for nine years teaching
English and ELL. I completed my undergraduate degree at Oregon State University and my Masters in Teaching
at Drake University with endorsements in Language Arts and ELL. I’m thrilled to be at Roosevelt because of
its long history of excellence. I see many familiar faces in the hall because we live in the neighborhood and
my oldest son is a TRHS student. One of my hobbies is Ultimate Frisbee, which I’ve been playing for 25 years.
Although I’m originally from Oregon, I’ve settled into Des Moines quite nicely.
Zach ReuterTeacher, Special Education Math
Greetings all, my name is Zach Reuter. I am a born and raised son of Dubuque where I was active in Boy Scouts
and baseball. I pursued my education at Northern Iowa, earning my 5-12 mathematics teaching endorsement
in 2012 and I am continuing my pursuit with courses through Morningside. Being an Eagle Scout I find most
of my interests lie outdoors, fishing, hiking, or pitching a tent on rocky terrain. During summer months I have
worked at Camp C.S. Klaus as an archery and mountain biking instructor. I enjoy teaching, whatever the skill
may be, and I look forward to doing just that here at Roosevelt!
ROOSEVELT RECALL 6
Welcome Ne w Teachers
to
TRHS!
Academic Y ear 2015-2016
Morgan SchonebergTeacher, English
Hello! My name is Morgan Schoneberg and I am looking forward to an amazing year. This will be my first year. I
am originally from Kansas City, Missouri, but am now a resident of Des Moines and could not be happier about
it! I graduated from Drake University in 2014 with a B.S. in Secondary Education and a B.A. in English. I teach
10th grade English II at TRHS and also teach Language and Literature 8 at Merrill Middle School. I coached girl’s
basketball and softball for the Riders and will do so again this year. I got married just before school started so
my life is full of new and exciting changes! Go Riders!
Julie SwansonTeacher, Science
Hello! I am Julie Swanson and I feel very privileged and excited to become a Roughrider! I received my Bachelor
of Science degree in Biology and Psychology from Iowa State University in 2000. After graduation, I was a
pharmaceutical representative with Merck and Co., Inc. until 2006. I left the industry to pursue education and
received my Masters of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Denver in 2009. I
returned to Iowa to be near family and taught middle school sciences at Colo-NESCO and high school sciences
at Webster City before coming to Des Moines. When I’m not at school, it’s likely I’m on the links. At ISU, I walked
on and was a member of the women’s golf team for three awesome years.
Courtney WahlstromTeacher, Math
I am excited to join the TRHS math department. I completed my Bachelor’s degree at Cedarville University in
Ohio and my Master of School Mathematics degree at Iowa State University. I have taught nearly everything
from Algebra I to AP Calculus at Indianola High School for the past eleven years. I am passionate about
mathematics and helping students engage in learning the subject. In my free time, I love to cook, enjoy the
outdoors, watch sports, and spend time with my husband, Eric.
Rebecca Wildman-SwartzTeacher, ASL Science
I am excited to join the ASL team at Roosevelt. I look forward to the capacity to individualize learning for
our students who need it the most. I graduated from Bondurant-Farrar High School. I attended Illinois State
University and earned my B.S. in Biological Sciences with a Teacher Certification Sequence. Moving back to
Iowa, I began teaching Conceptual Physics at Lincoln High School in Des Moines. During my eight years at
Lincoln, I taught not only Conceptual Physics but also Biology, ELL Biology, Botany, Zoology and Forensic
Science. Approximately two years ago, I earned my Master’s in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon
University. I live in Bondurant with my husband and three busy children.
Stephanie FowlerTeacher, ASL English
I was born in Grinnell, Iowa, but I grew up in Parkersburg, Iowa, which I will always consider my home. After
high school, I went to Hawkeye Community College as part of their honors program, and then I transferred
to the University of Northern Iowa where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. From there, I worked at Woodward
Academy as the Head of the English Department and English I and English elective teacher, which was an
amazing experience. After Woodward Academy, I came to the Des Moines Public School District. I worked at
East High School for a year as the Director of the Extended Learning Center, which was an online program for
9th-11th graders. I then transferred to Roosevelt High School to become part of the Academic Support Lab teaching English.
Patrick LewisTeacher, Special Education
My name is Patrick Lewis and I can’t express how excited I am to be back in the building. My family, Jordan
and Jalynn Roberts-Lewis are both graduates of Roosevelt High School, my wife Jennifer and I are very happy
that I’m back where I belong. I will be teaching Level 3 Special Education and coaching our amazing Girls
Track and Field Team. I received my undergraduate B.S. Degree in Physical Education Sports Medicine from
St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh N.C. in 1991. I attended Iowa State University 1991-1993 for a M.A. in Sports
Administration, and received my Instructional Strategist II M.A. from Morningside College. It is a privilege and
a blessing to be in the Des Moines Public School District. Go Riders!!
ROOSEVELT RECALL 7
Student Spotlight: Journalism Thrives
TRHS
By: Kenna B ell, senior
at
I still remember my first day of journalism class. As I walked into the
classroom, I noticed that the desks were arranged in a semi-circle,
which probably meant there would be a lot of class discussions.
Because I was a shy, introverted sophomore, this was bad news. I
quickly chose an empty seat near the end of the row and sat down.
Immediately after the bell rang, our teacher told us to get out our
notebooks and start writing. We had five minutes to write about
whatever we wanted, it could be as simple as what we had just eaten
for lunch, our plans for the weekend, or even a synopsis of our favorite
movie. The only rule was that we had to keep writing until the time
was up- we couldn’t even put our pencils down or pause to think.
Of course, none of us was expecting this assignment. Usually, the first
day of a new class consisted of reading through a syllabus, discussing
class expectations, and other typical introductory activities -- so we
were all taken aback when our teacher started the timer and the
entire class stared blankly at their notebooks. I gripped my pencil
and racked my brain for some worthy topic, but had no idea where
to begin. After about 30 seconds, most people had started writing
and I realized I needed to get started before my teacher saw my blank
paper.
Out of desperation I resorted to one of my teacher’s suggestions and
began to write about my plans for the weekend. That reminded me
about how excited I was for tennis practice, so I wrote about that.
This transitioned into a list of what I needed to work on before the
next tennis match. Soon, I was writing frantically in order to get all
of my random ideas and thoughts down before the timer went off.
When our teacher told us to put down our pencils, I was surprisingly
disappointed.
Through this activity I realized how easy and refreshing it can be to
write about things I am passionate about. There are so many different
topics and writing styles that it can be hard to know where to begin
— but once I get started, I never want to stop writing. I now realize
that this activity sparked my interest in journalism.
Senior Kenna Bell works on page ideas for
the newly resurrected Roosevelt Roundup
newspaper.
Photo credit: L. Dunbar
As the year went on our teacher taught us how to use our creative
writing skills and passions to improve our journalistic writing. I
learned how to write an effective news lead, find reliable sources,
and condense information to make a story efficient but powerful.
Throughout this learning process, my love for journalism grew.
As the semester came to an end, my teacher asked me if I’d like to
write for the school newspaper, the Roosevelt Roundup. I was honored
by this invitation and quickly accepted.
…Continued on page 9
ROOSEVELT RECALL 8
Student Spotlight: Journalism Thrives
at
TRHS
continued
Writing for the Roosevelt Roundup has been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. There are so many activities,
events, people, and accomplishments at this school, so there’s never been a shortage of story ideas. With the
assistance of our previous editor-in-chief, Emily Blobaum, I learned how to format and publish online stories, organize
and prioritize deadlines, and much more. Also, because I’ve been required to conduct countless interviews with
teachers, students, coaches, and other members of the TRHS community, I eventually started to take initiative and
found it easier to be more assertive and outgoing. I’ve gained so much through my experiences with the Roosevelt
Roundup, and I’m very grateful for the support that Roosevelt provides.
This year, Emily promoted me to the editor-in-chief position of the newspaper. So far, it’s been one of my favorite
parts of senior year. We have an amazing staff of student writers and an incredible new advisor, Mrs. Dunbar. Thanks
to her dedication and the generosity of a Roosevelt alumnus Jim Stafford, we have been able to resurrect the print
version of our school newspaper. We’ve already begun preparing the first issue, which will arrive in students’ hands
in January and the whole process has been very exciting so far.
I’m so glad I decided to take that semester-long journalism class my sophomore year. Thanks to the incredible
support that the Roosevelt staff and community provides, I discovered my passion for journalism and have been able
to pursue it through writing for the newspaper. I know many high schools don’t have an active school newspaper
or even a journalism program, so I’m lucky to attend a school that does. I also know that I’ll never forget that first
journalism class or the years of amazing opportunities, discovery, and inspiration that followed.
Attention Roosevelt Seniors
Applications for Rider Scholarships B egin in January
The Roosevelt Alumni Association and Foundation is awarding college scholarships again this spring. Last year 51
graduating seniors received awards totaling more than $40,000. Rider Scholarships range from $250 to $500 each
and are funded by the Foundation. In addition, specific awards ranging from $500 to $2,500 are sponsored by
families who have established scholarships in honor or in memory of a loved one from the Roosevelt community.
Visit www.trhsfoundation.org for a complete listing of available scholarships.
Who is eligible to apply?
All graduating Roosevelt seniors who are continuing their education may apply.
Where may scholarship money be used?
Scholarships may be used toward tuition and expenses at a 4-year college, 2-year junior college, or vocational school.
How do I apply for a scholarship?
Scholarship applications will be accepted starting in January. Pick up an application in the Roosevelt Counseling
Office or the Central Academy Counseling Office, or download from www.trhsfoundation.org. Scholarship
applications will be due by Friday, March 25, 2016.
Additional information:
If you have questions or are interested in sponsoring a scholarship please contact Sherida Kuehler, Administrative
Manager, Roosevelt Foundation at 515-664-2020 or [email protected].
ROOSEVELT RECALL 9
Roosevelt Sports Summaries
Fall 2016
Volleyball
The 2015 Roughrider volleyball team finished the season
with a school record 29 wins vs only 17 losses and an
undefeated 6-0 record in the CIML Metro Conference.
The Riders also won the Metro Conference Tournament.
Individual honors went to the following athletes:
Piper Mauck – Jr – 1st Team All Conference; 2nd Team All CIML
Riley Dolphin – Soph – 1st Team All Conference
Grace Cumming – Frosh – 1st Team All Conference
Marie Goodwin – Soph – 2nd Team All Conference
Lauren Provost – Jr – 2nd Team All Conference
Liza Bering – Sr – Academic All State
Football
The Roosevelt Roughrider football team played through a
tough 0-9 season this fall. The Riders never gave up and
played hard until the final play.
Individual honors went to the following athletes:
Sunday Deng – Sr – 1st Team All District
Clarke Solo – Soph – 1st Team All District
Kendall Jackson – Soph – 2nd Team All District
Nick Ballard – Jr – 2nd Team All District
Korbin Blanckenship – Jr – Honorable Mention All District
Payton Lawson – Soph – Honorable Mention All District
Chance Slinger – Sr – Honorable Mention All District
Cross Country
The Roosevelt Cross Country boys and girls cross country
teams had successful seasons but were hampered by
some injuries during the season that took some key
runners out of some races. They continued to train well
and ran many PR’s late in the season.
Two freshman, one from each team qualified for the
state cross country meet in Fort Dodge. Megan Fleming
for the girls and Harry Prentice for the boys. These two
represented the Roughriders very well at the state meet.
In addition, Boys Cross Country Coach Steve Brown was
selected as a NFHS National Coach of the Year Finalist.
Boys Golf
The Roosevelt Boys Golf team had a tremendous year.
The Roughriders tied for the regular season conference
championship and qualified for the 2015 state tournament
with a great day of golf at the district tournament. The
team came home with a ninth place finish at state with
junior Willis Gaer finishing in fourth place.
ROOSEVELT RECALL 10
Roosevelt Sports Summaries
Fall 2016 continued..
Girls Swimming
The team known as the Lady Tankers finished with yet
another undefeated conference record on their way to
the CIML Metro championship and a conference meet
championship in 2015.
The team finished fourth at regionals and while not
qualifying any swimmers for the state meet continue to
have tremendous participation numbers with many girls
swimming at the meets.
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This information comes from
obituaries printed in the
Des Moines Register, and from
our readers. We invite anyone
to submit news of Roosevelt
alumni who have died. Please
give us as much of the following
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alum’s
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maiden name, if applicable);
age; years of birth, graduation,
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In Memory of TRHS ALUMNI
We have received word that
the following TRHS alumni have passed away:
Name
Shirley Louise (Mayo) Fowler
Keith B Merrill
Phyllis Jean (Jansen) Franklin
David Arthur “Dave” Roberts
Ann (Rutledge) Flood Shuler
Harry J “Jack” Sink
Syrena (Kinneman) Whitfield
Beverly Ann (Pryor) Hoag
James “Dick” Sampel
Frances R McCorkle
Gretchen (Merrill) Wilson
Herbert “Herb” Gamber
Jim Mertz
Larry R Cedarstrom
Marilyn Myers Kubby
Sharon L. Westergaard
Thomas Hoffman
Thomas Houvenagle
Cynthia Sue “Susie” (Carr) Palmer
Nancy (Weston) Clark
Sharon (Rickabaugh) Engeldinger Tourville
James Derrick
Suzanne Thompson
LaVerne Charles (Junior) Barlow
Mickel D Edwards
Merlene (Tellis) Ackelson
Gordon David Quinn
Graduation Year
1938
1941
1943
1944
1945
1947
1947
1949
1950
1951
1951
1951
1953
1953
1953
1953
1953
1953
1955?
1957
1964
1965
1965
1969
1977
1987
1996
Passed
October 2015
September 2015
October 2015
August 2015
September 2015
August 2015
October 2015
August 2015
October 2015
September 2015
July 2015
May 2015
July 2015
September 2015
April 2015
December 2015
June 2015
September 2015
September 2015
November 2015
September 2015
May 2015
July 2015
November 2015
August 2015
August 2015
August 2015
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U N D AT I O N
TRHS Upcoming Varsity Sports Calendar
January-March 2016
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Fri, Jan 8 vs Urbandale
Tue, Jan 12 vs Ottumwa
Fri, Jan 15 @ Home
Tue, Jan 19 vs Southeast Polk
Fri, Jan 22 vs Indianola
Sat, Jan 23 @ Home
Tue, Jan 26 @ Home
Fri, Jan 29 vs Des Moines North
Tue, Feb 2 @ Home
Sat, Feb 6 vs Johnston
Tue, Feb 9 @ Home
Fri, Feb 12 @ Home
Tue, Feb 16 @ Home
Fri, Feb 19 vs Waukee
Mon, Feb 22 vsTBA
Fri, Feb 26 vsTBA
Tue, Mar 1 vsTBA
Wed, Mar 9 vs TBA
Fri, Jan 8 vs Urbandale
Sat, Jan 9 vs Waukee
Tue, Jan 12 vs Ottumwa
Fri, Jan 15 @ Home
Tue, Jan 19 vs Southeast Polk
Fri, Jan 22 vs Indianola
Tue, Jan 26 @ Home
Fri, Jan 29 vs Des Moines North
Tue, Feb 2 @ Home
Sat, Feb 6 vs Johnston
Tue, Feb 9 @ Home
Fri, Feb 12 @ Home
Wed, Feb 17 vs TBA
Sat, Feb 20 vs TBA
Tue, Feb 23 vs TBA
Tue, Mar 1 vs TBA
Boys Track
Fri, Mar 4
Tue, Mar 8
Tue, Mar 15
Fri, Mar 18
Tue, Mar 22
Thu, Mar 24
Boys Swimming
Thu, Jan 7 @ Home
Sat, Jan 9 vs Multiple Schools
Thu, Jan 14 vs Lincoln
Tue, Jan 19 vs Newton
Sat, Jan 23 vs Multiple Schools
Tue, Jan 26 @ Home
Sat, Feb 6 vs Multiple Schools
Sat, Feb 13 vs Multiple Schools
Girls Track
Tue, Mar 8
Wed, Mar 16
Sat, Mar 19
Tue, Mar 22
Tue, Mar 29
Wrestling
Sat, Jan 2
Thu, Jan 7
Sat, Jan 9
Thu, Jan 14
Sat, Jan 16
Thu, Jan 21
Sat, Jan 23
Fri, Jan 29
Tue, Feb 2
Sat, Feb 13
Thu, Feb 18