Roosevelt High School

What if these walls could talk? What stories would Roosevelt High School whisper from its maroon and gold halls? Roosevelt High School, nestled in the Standish neighborhood of Minneapolis, has witnessed the dreams and aspirations of generations of students since its establishment in 1923. Named after President Theodore Roosevelt, the school embodies his spirit of boldness and civic duty. Roosevelt High School isn’t just a building; it’s a crucible where young minds are forged, and futures are shaped. Roosevelt High School became an International Baccalaureate World School in March 2010, offering both the Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Certificate. This commitment to rigorous academics has helped nurture some truly remarkable individuals. Did you know that actor Barkhad Abdi, nominated for an Academy Award for his role in “Captain Phillips,” walked these very halls? Or that Peter Agre, winner of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, once studied within these walls? Roosevelt High School has a long list of distinguished alumni, from politicians like former state senator Marvin Harold Anderson to athletes like former NFL players Wally Kersten and Joe Kraker. Even Governor Jesse Ventura, known as James Janos during his high school days, once roamed these hallways. Roosevelt High School also bore witness to history in the making. Darnella Frazier, the young woman who bravely filmed the murder of George Floyd, graduated from Roosevelt, earning a Pulitzer Prize special citation for her courage and impact. This school is more than bricks and mortar. It’s a tapestry woven with the threads of countless lives, a testament to the power of education, and a symbol of hope for the future. As you stand before Roosevelt High School, remember the echoes of those who came before and the potential within those who will follow.