“Shakespeare-mania” hits classrooms, stage

March 22, 2010  
Filed under Student Life

Dressed from head to toe as Queen Elizabeth, Ms. Jan Haar was on a mission to prove to her students that Shakespeare is someone worth teaching. Ms. Haar surprised and stunned her English I students in late February when she made a dramatic entrance into her classes. Taking on the voice and persona of... Read more »

Student Council elections begin today

January 26, 2010  
Filed under Clubs/Activities, News, Student Council, Student Life

Student Council elections for the 2010-2011 school year are January 27 – 29. Student Council is known for their involvement in Homecoming, but they also do a great deal of work behind the scenes. Student Council participates in community service, along with multiple service projects within RHS.  According... Read more »

Baby Think It Over

November 19, 2009  
Filed under Student Life

“From the moment it started crying, it kept crying.” said Michaela Reynolds. “No matter what I did, if I fed it, it would stop crying for two minutes and then start again.” Reynolds is a student in Child Development, and has had the unique experience of participating in a class project called... Read more »

Students to help out, make a difference

October 23, 2009  
Filed under SALSA, Student Life

This Saturday, millions of people will come together to participate in the nation’s largest day of volunteering, Make a Difference Day.  Sponsored by USA Weekend Magazine, this day is an opportunity for people across the country to get involved in an organized statewide, multi-state and nationwide... Read more »

Lose some, gain some: Cross country team benefits Make-A-Wish

October 16, 2009  
Filed under Cross Country, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories

The goal was to raises as much money as possible. Assistant Principal Mr. Dale Veatch  even offered to participate if the funds surpassed $500. And they did. The whole cross country team raised a total of $1013 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. To draw even more attention to their cause, the boys... Read more »

RHS Homecoming Royalty Crowned

October 16, 2009  
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

Congratulations to seniors Connor Potas and Anne Aamlid, crowned RHS Homecoming king and queen on October 1.  Pictured here are senior ladies, Bailey Breems, Callie Hanssen, Molly Stehly, and Lauren Thomas and senior gentlemen Noah Brown, Dominic Hustrulid Ciofalo, Benjamin Jastram, and Alex Kunz,   juniors... Read more »

RHS Homecoming Preview – Night at the Museum: Revenge of the Riders

September 28, 2009  
Filed under Student Council, Student Life, Top Stories

Today kicks off the first day of RHS Homecoming 2009,  Night at the Museum:  Revenge of the Riders.  Dig through those closets and pull together an outfit catered to each of the following dress-up days:   Monday is Western Day, Tuesday is Security Day, Wednesday is Caveman Day, Thursday is Egyptian... Read more »

Carpentry Class moving to Southeast Technical Institute

September 24, 2009  
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

As the school year continues, so does the traditional house project of Mr. Bill Pulford’s Carpentry class.  This is the final year the house will be built on the grounds of Roosevelt High School.  Beginning in the 2010-11 school year, Southeast Technical Institute will be the site of a new technology... Read more »

Roosevelts New “Voices”

September 1, 2009  
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories

This year Roosevelt students can look forward to hearing the voices of seniors Alex Kunz and Noah Brown on the announcements everyday.  During the week of August 18, three teams competed for this coveted honor by delivering the announcements in their own unique style.  The two other teams included... Read more »

Link Crew focuses on freshmen

August 28, 2009  
Filed under Clubs/Activities, Link Crew, Student Life

This year Link Crew is focusing on the freshman class with Fall Front Load. This program is concentrated during the first four weeks of school and includes fun-filled activities and treats for the freshman class. Link Crew is involved in this endeavor as a way to help assimilate the new freshman into... Read more »