The Roosevelt High School Foundation and Alumni Association is pleased to present the first annual Teddy Talks: The 50th Anniversary of the Tinker Armband Protest. Join us on Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00pm in the Roosevelt High School Auditorium for an evening to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the events resulting in the landmark Supreme Court case, Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent School District, which put a spotlight on Des Moines schools and established free speech protections for students.

Roosevelt Boys’ Cross Country Coach Steve Brown has been named a finalist for Coach of the Year honors by the National Federation of State High School Associations. If Brown earns the NFHS award it will be the crowning achievement on an already distinguished resume that includes multiple state, regional and conference coach of the year honors, and leading three Rider teams to State XC titles. Click on the photo to read more about the honor.

From storybooks to movies to a Broadway musical, the ogre Shrek along with Fiona, Donkey and a cast of hundreds are a staple of modern entertainment. They come to life on stage this week at Roosevelt High School as Shrek: The Musical is performed at 7:30 PM Thursday through Saturday. Click on the image to read more about the performance, the improved stage, and to see photos of a recent dress rehearsal.