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The Fresh Face of PALS

April 23, 2024

Recently, Roosevelt High School gained a new PALS advisor for the 23-24 school year. Economics and government teacher Mr. Swensen is new at Roosevelt, but that doesn’t stop him from taking on new challenges.  Peer...

New Venue for Red, White, and Blue?

New Venue for Red, White, and Blue?

November 28, 2023

Roosevelt High School hosted its annual Red, White and Blue Parade on Aug. 16 for the new 23-24 school year. This has been an ongoing tradition for Rough Riders as the community comes together to support...

Senior Izac Gonzales receives the Superintendent’s award for his contribution to cancer research. Photo by Ashley Holguin

Achievements recognized at Senior Awards

May 30, 2019

Gisselle Washington | Staff Writer | Seniors received their final accolades for the year at the annual Roosevelt Senior Awards ceremony. Students Izac Gonzales and Megan Burciaga received this year’s...

Senior Audrianna Leal picks up her cap and gown from Josten's. She and other seniors are busy making choices about their next steps. Photo by Austin Cohea

Seniors going to variety of places after high school

May 30, 2019

By Austin Cohea | Big Stick Editor | Students are venturing to far places for college and have to make preparations. Elijah Gonzalez has been accepted to Rice University in Houston. “I’m planning...

Seniors to hold onto memories

Seniors to hold onto memories

May 30, 2019

By Hailey Massey | Assistant Editor | Four years in the same atmosphere can be daunting and for many underclassmen the thought of repetition is intimidating. However, for many seniors the concept...

Students receive benefits at Wellness Fair

Students receive benefits at Wellness Fair

May 30, 2019

By Gisselle Washington |Staff Writer | Students had the opportunity to learn important health and wellness information from 40 community groups and health organizations at the Health and Wellness Fair...

Sophomore Damon Christinia defends sophomore Dewayne Coleman as he prepares to receive the pass at the spring game. Photo by Austin Cohea

Spring game gives preview of coming attractions

May 30, 2019

By Zacchaeus Anderson | Staff Writer | The blindfold was finally raised for the fans of the Rough Riders on Friday May 17 at 5:30 at Roosevelt high school football field.     Although the 2019...

Mr. Thompson helps geometry student Ilyana Hopper with a math problem. 
Photo by 
Gisselle 
Washington.

Geometry and Statistics teacher Mr. Thompson to retire after serving 22 years in education

May 30, 2019

Gisselle Washington | Staff Writer | Mr. Thompson is  a teacher who connects with his students. As a teacher, Mr. Thompson often captivates you with  his intriguing anecdotes of being in the Air Force...

JROTC CyberPatriots gain national recognition

JROTC CyberPatriots gain national recognition

May 30, 2019

By Hailey Massey Assistant Editor | Through the course of the school year, the JROTC/ETA CyberPatriot team has excelled through their entire competition season, earning them national placements...

Roosevelt presents first annual World Language Showcase

Roosevelt presents first annual World Language Showcase

April 16, 2019

Story and Photo by Gisselle Washington | Staff Writer | Roosevelt hosted its first annual World Language Showcase on April 10 in the Auditorium. The showcase had performances from six different languages:...

San Juan Guard makes official comeback placing third at Army Nationals

San Juan Guard makes official comeback placing third at Army Nationals

April 16, 2019

By Hailey Massey | Assistant Editor | On Saturday, March 30, Roosevelt's JROTC Rough Rider Battalion Armed Drill team, San Juan Guard, placed third overall at Army National High School Drill Team...

Senior Tehya York publishes two books sold on Amazon

Senior Tehya York publishes two books sold on Amazon

April 14, 2019

By Gisselle Washington | Staff Writer | Overflowing with magic and fantasy, senior Tehya York put her passion of writing and telling stories into published books Into the Unknown and In the Beginning...

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