Roosevelt High School (South Dakota)
Theodore Roosevelt High School is a public high school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. It opened in 1991 and is one of four traditional high schools in the Sioux Falls School District.
| Theodore Roosevelt High School | |
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| Address | |
6600 W. 41st Street , 57106 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°30′59″N 96°48′29″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, Secondary |
| Established | 1991 |
| School district | Sioux Falls School District |
| Principal | Tim Hazlett |
| Staff | 131.95 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,404 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.22[1] |
| Color(s) | Cardinal, Gold, White |
| Team name | Rough Riders |
| Website | www |
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History
Roosevelt was the third high school in the Sioux Falls School District. The school opened for the 1991–1992 school year after a $17 million construction effort.[2] Eventual overcrowding at the school was used as a pitching point for the referendum that later funded Jefferson High School.[3]
Athletics
Roosevelt athletic teams are nicknamed the Rough Riders and compete in the Metro Athletic Conference.[4] The 2021-22 boys basketball team achieved a perfect 22-0 season en route to their a back to back state championship.
| Sport | Years |
|---|---|
| Baseball[5] | 2003, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2020 |
| Basketball (girls) | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006 |
| Basketball (boys) | 2000, 2014, 2021, 2022 |
| Football | 2006, 2012[6] |
| Soccer (girls) | 2021 |
| Golf (boys)[7] | 2009, 2019 |
Performing arts
RHS has three competitive show choirs: the mixed-gender "Executive Suite" and "Rider Revolution" as well as the all-female "Capitol Harmony".[8] The school also fields the only competitive inclusive show choir in the United States, "Unity, Inc."[9] The program also hosts an annual competition.[10]
Notable alumni
- Kellen Briggs, hockey player[11]
- Joe Krabbenhoft, basketball coach[12]
- January Jones, actress in the television series Mad Men[13]
References
- "Roosevelt High School - 03". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- Terveen, Joyce (August 27, 1991). "Cool new school". Sioux Falls Argus Leader. Retrieved October 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- Conlon, Shelly (August 23, 2018). "With record enrollment of 2,300, Roosevelt principal says 'this year is a miracle'". Sioux Falls Argus Leader. Gannett. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- "Metro Athletic Conference". Metro Athletic Conference. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- "History". South Dakota High School Baseball Association. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- "2006 Boys State Class "11-AA" Football Championship". South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- Palleschi, Jerry (October 8, 2019). "Sioux Falls Roosevelt Wins 2019 South Dakota AA Boys Golf Title". ESPN 99.1. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- "SCC: Viewing School - Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- Holsen, Matt (July 7, 2020). "All-abilities show choir helps spread message of inclusion". KELO. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- "SCC: Sioux Falls Roosevelt Executive Showcase 2020". Show Choir Community. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- "Kellen Briggs - Men's Hockey". University of Minnesota. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- "Joe Krabbenhoft | Men's Basketball". University of Wisconsin. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- Bahr, Jeff (March 20, 2011). "Hecla revisited: Actress' family recounts time in South Dakota". The American News. Aberdeen, South Dakota. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2015.

