The Roosevelt High School Foundation was formed in 1984. The Foundation helps to provide learning and educational opportunities to Roosevelt students and teachers, provides funds for improvements to infrastructure, and is also involved in community improvement efforts in the Roosevelt neighborhood. Funds received are allocated by the Board for various educational programs and capital improvements.
On a regular basis, the Roosevelt High School Foundation provides funds or support to the following:
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The Roosevelt Hall of Fame to honor distinguished alumni which serves as an inspiration to today’s students
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Powell grants for students to attend programs outside of Roosevelt that further their education experience
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Powell grants for teachers to attend conferences to further their teaching skills
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Reunion support by providing revolving funds for class reunions to facilitate class mailings and secure a meeting facility
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Principal’s Discretionary funds
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Reunion support by providing alumni reunion tours of the school
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Alumni relations including maintenance of a website and alumni newsletter, “The Rider Recall”
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Capital Campaign support, including total funds in excess of $6,000,000 to date
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Sponsorship of the $500 Outstanding Teacher Award in recognition of exceptional teaching
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Grants to each year’s Senior Party, Roosevelt’s substance-free, graduation celebration
ROOSEVELT
FOUNDATION OFFICERS
President
Demario Luttrell ’07
President-elect
Rose Green
Treasurer
Scott Nelson ’81
Secretary
Marie Gernes ’02
Past President
Kate Krieg ’98
Principal
Kevin Biggs
Board Members
Julianne Hilmes-bartlett ’09
Mike Bell
Nick Callison
Kathy Dorff
Jackson Dahlquist ’09
Erik Lundy
Kate Mead ’00
Nate Nielsen ’07
Lashai Rogers ’91
Erin Sears ’94
Ted Stroope ’99
Michael Turner ’99
Mary Wine ’08
Abby Zegers
STAFF
Foundation Administration
Natalie Pohlman
Special Projects/Events
Kari Stone of ADMIRIA
Digital Media/Graphic Design
Holly Baumgartel of ADMIRIA