Theodore Roosevelt High School is a public high school located in

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, United States. It opened in 1991 and is one of four traditional high schools in the

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History

Roosevelt was the third high school in the

. The school opened for the 1991–1992 school year after a $17 million construction effort. Eventual overcrowding at the school was used as a pitching point for the referendum that later funded

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Athletics

Roosevelt athletic teams are nicknamed the Rough Riders and compete in the Metro Athletic Conference. The 2021-22 boys basketball team achieved a perfect 22-0 season en route to their a back to back state championship.

Performing arts

RHS has three competitive

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: the mixed-gender "Executive Suite" and "Rider Revolution" as well as the all-female "Capitol Harmony". The school also fields the only competitive inclusive show choir in the United States, "Unity, Inc." The program also hosts an annual competition.

Notable alumni

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References

Public high schools in South Dakota Education in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Buildings and structures in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Schools in Minnehaha County, South Dakota 1991 establishments in South Dakota Educational institutions established in 1991 {{SouthDakota-school-stub