Theodore Roosevelt High School (TRHS or RHS) is a

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in the Albany Park neighborhood on the northwest side of

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, United States. The school is operated by the

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district. Roosevelt opened and began existence in 1922 as ''William G. Hibbard High School'', but was moved into a new building and renamed in honor of the 26th president of the United States in 1927."Roosevelt at a glance". ''Chicago Sun-Times''. June 15, 1994. 95.

Athletics

Roosevelt competes in the

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(CPL) and is a member of the

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(IHSA). 1952 was a banner year in basketball with the city championship over Tilden Tech, while the tennis team defeated Senn High School for its championship, Donald "Tootsie" Kerbis being the captain of the Roosevelt Netmen. The boys' football team were public league champions in 1960–61 under the leadership of coach Al Klein. 1976 Section Champions 7-1 Captains Rick Stinson and Joe Fiorentino.

Notable alumni

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References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Roosevelt Albany Park, Chicago Public high schools in Chicago Educational institutions established in 1922 1922 establishments in Illinois