ROUGHRIDER roundup May 2021
The Summer“DRIP” Issue
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Reporters/Staff Abigail Henry Grace Smith Guled Abdi Jack Harrington Zarai Hernandez-Hernandez Bao Nguyen Alex Noel
Summer Skate Spots By Bao Nguyen, Staff.
Roosevelt Junior Salvador Findley have been skat- Skaters hanging out at the new Lauridsen ing since last August of 2020. Findley is skating Skatepark. Lauridsen opened on May Nine. the three steps.
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eady to catch some air this summer skaters? And if you need spots to skate at then you should keep reading. According to dsmskatepark.com, Lauridsen Skate Park is opening on May 22, 2021. The Lauridsen skatepark will be one of the largest open parks in the nation. The skatepark is centrally located at the north end of the Principal Riverwalk next to the Des Moines River. The 88,000 square feet attraction will showcase an Olympic caliber park and street courses. Thrilling features include a promenade, flow bowl, amoeba pool, snake run, and a skateable art piece entitled. The entire skatepark was heavily influenced by the existing topography of the land and the water table.
parking lots, curbs, etc. My favorite trick is a ‘tre’ flip, a tre flip is a combination of a backside 360 pop shove-it and a kickflip. I also like to skate at Legion skate park. I meet new people every day at Legion skate park”said Zach Wood, junior at Roosevelt. “I’ve been skating for two years now. I enjoy learning new tricks. I like to skate at Legion skate park, my favorite trick are back shuvits, there are really fun to do” said Jack Schwertly, junior at Roosevelt.
This article Skateboarding is fun (And that’s okay) says Skateboarding brings people together and offers a shared interest for people to build friendships around. Every skateboarder has their own unique way of skating, “I’ve been skating for five years. I and their style and repertoire of enjoy meeting new people when I tricks are expressions of the ‘type’ skate because it’s fun, I skate in the of skateboarding person they downtown the most because it has a are. Skateboarding fandom is rife lot of spots, like sets of stairs, rails, with lingo personalities, hallowed
spots, and trick names are ways of signaling a person’s cultural investment. Every skateboarding tricks starts out as an ollie. The trick, how it’s learned, it’s really simple and hard at the same time because you have to learn how to balance the board to land on it correctly. Once you have it down it’s really fun to do. You can ollie over curbs, stairs, down the hill, etc. Skateboarding is sometimes scary and frustrating because skaters can get hurt and it’s frustrating cause staters are trying to land the trick they wanting to land for a long time but they can’t land it. skating can be really fun, but injuries do happen like rolling, breaking your arms, hands, concussions, sprain ankles. So, if you are going skating, make sure to be careful and don’t get hurt. Get out there and shred!
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ric Evans, the new varsity baseball coach, is looking forward to having a great season with the Riders. Evans may be new at Roosevelt, but he is very experienced when it comes to coaching other baseball teams. He has been coaching baseball for 16 years either as an assistant coach or head coach of many other teams. Evans says he is looking forward to leading this group at the 4A level.
and fundamentally sound to try and achieve his goal of competing for a state championship. “I am looking forward to leading this group at the 4A level and developing young men both on and off the baseball field” said Evans. His goals for the team are big this season. “My goals for the team this season is to win conference and compete for a state championship” said Evans. This shows his good intentions as a coach. Evans will make sure his team is disciplined, focused, driven
Shea Stickel, a junior at Roosevelt, plays for the baseball team. Stickel says that he is looking forward to the new head coach. “Coach Evans has been great for the program and I am very excited to have him as my head coach for my last two seasons” said Stickel. Stickel also said that Coach Evans has done some great things already. “He has done great things to the field as well as our team
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In full swing. Baseball season is off to a good start with new head coach Eric Evans (left). Junior Jaden Morris (center) is seen fielding the ball at short stop while junior Shea Stickel (right) gets his glove ready for some serious practice. The team has a lot of confience in thier new coach and is looking forward to their first game at Principal Park
as a whole and I know he will continue to do so” said Stickel. Stickel says that both his pitching and hitting has been great in the spring and that he just needs to carry his momentum into the season. He is most looking forward to being with his teammates every day, as he states, “Baseball is the main reason for summer being by far my favorite season. What makes it so fun is the fact that I am with all my friends/teammates everyday playing the sport we all love.” said Stickel. Jaden Morris, a junior at Roosevelt, is also on the baseball team. Morris is also
looking forward to the new head coach. “I am looking forward to leading this group at the 4A level and developing young men both on and off the baseball field”-
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“He cares about the guys and has already done a lot of work to get our field fixed up” said Morris. Morris is all about winning this season, as that is his main goal. He is excited to
play on the new field as well. “My goal for the team is to just win as many games” said Morris. Morris also has a personal goal, which is getting 60 hits in the season. These players as well as many others are excited for the upcoming baseball season. One game to make it to is on June 1st, Roosevelt plays Lincoln at Principal Park. Many players are looking forward to the new head coach, as so are fans to see how well the team will do with the new coach. Written and desgined by Willem Lindstrom, staff
College Ready? by Guled Abdi and Staff
It’s your senior year of high school
and students don’t know what college they want to go to, but you do not want to make your decision at the last minute, what if the college you we’re thinking of going to is not the right fit for you and you get stuck there for two to four years. You also want to make the decision on your own and not have your family choosing a college for you. In this article you will read about what are the top ranked colleges and some background information. If you want to find out more about the top ranked collages, some local colleges in Iowa, and some other background information keep reading to find out more. The number one ranked college in the United States is Harvard University. This is image of all most known colleges from every state in the According to Wikipedia “Harvard is a united states. This image was made by Chris on April fifth 2018 you private Ivy League research university can find the image on lovesat.com that is in Cambridge Massachusetts.” It was established in 1636 and got its name from the benefactor, whose name was Clergyman John Harvard. According to Jamboreeindai.com. “I went to Oregon State University Harvard is one of the oldest higher for my bachelor’s degree, and I have a learning institutions in the United master’s degree from Drake University. States and is also one of the most I took a while to graduate from OSU. prestigious in the world. Harvard is so I quit after a year and a half. I worked big that it has 97 libraries. The main library in Harvard has 97 kilometers for a year and then I changed majors of bookshelves across 10 floor levels. If and went part time, so it took a while. I you want to get into Harvard, you need graduated about 7 years after I started. a 4.18 GPA or My first major at OSU was Geology. I higher. Harvard has an incredibly ended up getting a degree in English famous landmark called the Statue of Literature.” ELL teacher Scott Mackrell Three Lies and the reason it has that name is because the statue has three said. lies written on it. Harvard is also a no
filming school even though you see Harvard in a lot of movies, these film makers must find loopholes to record. Harvard has a graduation rate of 98% rate. “I took a few classes at Southeastern Community College in high school to start earning credits. Then on to ISU for a BS in Apparel Design, then back 10 years later to ISU to get a certificate to teach FCS, then Virtubo University for a Master’s in Education. Phew, that is a lot of time, and a lot of money but in the end, people make way more money with a degree than without one. Students get more attentions and a better education at a smaller school. Doing well with grades pays of when wanting to go to a small school.” Nutrition & Food prep teacher Kerston Conn said. The number one ranked college in Iowa is the university of Iowa. According to Wikipedia.com “The University of Iowa is a public research University in Iowa City, Iowa. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest and the second-largest University in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and seven professional degrees.” According to Admissions.uiowa.Edu the University of Iowa gives out more than 2,000 scholarships every year to undergraduate students based on financial need or academic merit. According to dailyiowan.com the university of Iowa was not ranked the among the most party schools, last year the university was ranked number six on Princeton’s top 20 party schools. The third ranked college in the United States is Princeton University. According to Wikipedia. com Princeton is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton,
New Jersey. Princeton was founded in 1746. Princeton is also the fourth oldest university in the United States. Princeton is one out of nine colonial colleges in that were chartered before the Revolution.” According to Princeton.edu one thing that makes Princeton unique is, they focus on giving undergraduates and offering them undergraduate research. Princeton has won more ivy league titles than any other member of the league. Princeton has a 97% graduation rate. The four largest colleges in Iowa are, ISU, UNI, Iowa, Drake. According to Wikipedia.com “The Iowa State Cyclones are in intercollegiate athletic teams that represent Iowa State University, located in Ames. The University is a member of the Big 12 Conference and competes in NCAA Division 1, fielding 16 varsity teams in 12 sports.” The university’s name the Cyclones dates to 1895. According to Wikipedia.com The university of Northern Iowa is a public university in cedar Falls, Iowa. UNI offers more than 90 majors. According to Wikipedia.com “Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs”. College is something that some students have been thinking about since middle school. College is a place where people want to get a higher education and make great memories. That is why you need to find the right college for you. This is also why you need to start thinking about what college you want to go to head of time because you might not get the chance. If you need advice, ask one of Roosevelts counsel.
SUNSETS BEACHES AND BOATS Here are the Best Lakes in Iowa! D
o you enjoy the warmth of the sun on your back as you are fishing or boating at your favorite lake? Have you also been looking for a new lake to spend your free time at? Are you looking to throw a party and need a shelter with enough things to do surrounding it? Here are some of the best lakes in Iowa and the best ways to spend your time there! The first spot on our list is Grays Lake! It is located on Fleur Drive in Des Moines Iowa. It is about five miles away from Roosevelt High School. Grays Lake has many fun amenities like boat access and rental, there are picnic tables surrounding the lake, a beach specifically for dogs and another just for people. They recently put in a concession stand where you rent the boats and other watercraft rentals. Grays Lake was last stocked with fish in 2019 according to the DNR website. The website also said the maximum depth is only 16.4 ft and its surface is 96 acres. Grays Lake has many different trails surrounding the lake, most of them being paved. The main path is 2.10 miles long and connects you to both Downtown and Waterworks
Park. The path also partially goes over the water and the bridge that takes you across has beautiful lights. The connecting part that brings Waterworks into Grays Lake has just recently been constructed to go underneath Fleur which makes it an easy and safe way for pedestrians to cross. The main path is very smooth and would be perfect for skating and riding bikes! Lily Vande, a sophomore stated “My favorite lake to go to is probably Grays Lake because I have a bunch of good memories of me and friends hanging out there. I always liked riding my bike or walking on the bridge with my friends and family. It has some beach-y areas but I never went there to go on the beach or to fish it was always just to walk or ride bikes. My favorite time to go to Grays Lake is probably the summer because even though it’s almost always super hot we usually got to get ice-cream and dinner afterwards to cool off.” Next up is Saylorville Lake! Saylorville acts as a reservoir for the Des Moines River and controls flooding. It is located in Polk County and is about 30 minutes
north of Roosevelt High School. One of the main attractions to Saylorville is the road that goes across the top of the 105-foot-tall dam. This road provides the perfect spot to watch the sunset or watch the water fall out of the spillway. On the south side of the dam there is a campground and a park. It also has another pond on opposite side which is more of an overflow, yet you can take your boat out on it to fish. There are multiple volleyball nets and many different shelters which are perfect for parties. On the north side of the dam there is 26,000 acres of water where you can have boats, jet skis, kayaks and whatever else you can think of! There is also a marina where you can rent boats. There are separate campgrounds that surround Saylorville, some have very easy access to the water. Saylorville also has paths in its wooded areas including a butterfly garden. “I think my favorite lake is Saylorville because that’s the lake I’ve always gone to since I was little. I mostly just boat and kayak with my friends, I like swimming too. My favorite time to go is in the summer because the weather is usually perfect when it’s not windy.”
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Sunset at Saylorville Lake on June 27, 2020. This photo was taken by Lily Anderson.
Said Sydnie Greer, sophomore. Roosevelt’s teacher and their families love lake time too! “One of my favorite lakes to visit in Iowa is Saylorville. It’s not too far away, there are plenty of beaches to lounge on, and my dog LOVES to run around there. The trails around the lake are also great for walks with the family. I love to play fetch with my dog at Saylorville. I’ll throw a stick or a ball into the water and he swims out to get it. It’s a great way to keep him cool on hot summer days! I prefer to go during the week, since there are usually less people.” Ms. Farho, an English teacher at Roosevelt stated. Another teacher, Mrs. Beck, who specifically teaches math stated “My family typically visits Lake Ahquabi in Indianola, IA. It’s a nice little escape from Des Moines. We typically spend the day grilling, swimming, and walking the paths around the lake. Sometimes we’ll rent a paddleboat or canoe. Definitely go during the week in the summertime. It’s pretty busy on the weekends.” Lake Ahquabi is another very
popular lake in Iowa. This 115-acre lake is filled with many different attractions. Not only do they have trails all throughout the wooded parts surrounding the lake, but they have very cheap rentals and a decent sized shelter great for parties. They also have a fishing house which has a hole in the center of it and provides shelter from weather and sun while you fish. The trails are best for people who really enjoy hiking. They are a no-wake lake which means very low speeds are the only thing allowed. The beach is perfect size for families and has a rope enclosing how far out you can go. This lake is about 35 minutes away from Roosevelt, on the south edge Indianola. Last on our list is Rathbun Lake. It is located in Appanoose county which is about one hour and 45 minutes south of Des Moines. This lake is prefect for a weekend getaway and even has a resort on the lake! The resort is called Honey Creek and has an indoor water park. It also has a golf course! Honey Creek State Park is attached to Rathbun lake and has both trails and camping! The lake is 26,000
acres which for comparison is about 26,000 football fields. The deepest part of the lake is 50 feet which makes it excellent for fishing. The size and the prevailing winds make Rathbun one of the best places to sail. Rathbun also has a marina where you can rent a boat for the day. “My favorite lake is Rathbun Lake. It’s attached to a resort so there is lots to do including a trampoline on the lake you can go on. There is a beach but most people like to go boating and fishing. It’s best to go there in the summer, that’s when the best stuff is open and there’s lots of people there, which honestly makes it more fun!” Maya Lint, a sophomore stated. So, this summer when you’re trying to figure out what to do with your friends, try one of these lakes out! Grays Lake, Saylorville Lake, Lake Ahquabi and Rathbun Lake all provide many different reasons to stay outside. Don’t forget your hiking boots and bug spray or your flips flops depending on what you’re going to the lake for!
THE CELEBRATION
OF CINCO DE MAYO WRITTEN AND DESIGNED BY ZARAI HERNANDEZ AND STAFF
Cinco de Mayo, the day many Mexicans are out with family or friends celebrating all day. Everyone is dancing, eating, having fun and enjoying the day.
What is Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Battle of Puebla which was fought on May 5, 1862. It was one of the victories Mexico had during France’s attempt to conquer Mexico. It celebrates Mexican heritage and Mexico’s freedom from France. “It is meaningful because Mexico fought so France couldn’t take the land.” said Roosevelt senior Victor Perez.
It is celebrated all over Mexico and the United States. People celebrate it in many ways such as having parades, mariachi performances, and street festivals. Perez used to live in Osceola, and they would have carnivals to celebrate with bull rides and horse races. Another way Perez says he celebrates is by having family gatherings. “We just party, make food and have pinatas for the kids,” said Perez. “I like it because I feel like it’s a day where all Mexican people come together to celebrate,” said Roosevelt senior Juliana Cervantes.
There are many traditional foods that people usually eat on that day like carne asada (steak) tacos, tamales, enchiladas, quesadillas and gorditas which is a pastry made with masa stuffed with cheese, meat or other fillings. “My favorite foods to eat on Cinco de Mayo are tacos and menudo,” said Perez. Menudo is a Mexican soup made from tripe. Which is a cut of meat from the stomach part of an animal.
Cinco de Mayo is all about traditional things. Something very common you’ll see at parties are candy, sombreros, and serapes, which is the colorful cloth on the table.
Roosevelt Junior Diego Lopez says his favorite food to eat is tacos. Cervantes says her favorite food to eat on that day is “Mexican salads, carne asada and mole”. Mole is a very traditional food in Mexico and is a dark sauce that is either sweet or spicy made from many different ingredients.
This year there was a Cinco de Mayo 5k race in Davenport, Iowa, and was held Saturday May 1 at 9:00 A.M at Ganzo’s Mexican Restaurant. After the race they hosted a party and according to their website it was “one of the largest Cinco de Mayo fiestas in the Midwest”.
Cinco de Mayo is a very significant holiday celebrated in all across Mexico and the United States. There is also a restaurant called 5 de Mayo located here in Des Moines at 5118 SE 14th St. They serve many different types of good, tasty and traditional Mexican foods. Celebrate Mexican history and heritage with friends and family this Cinco de Mayo!
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Picture taken by The Takeout
The plate that is shown on the left is mole which is a sauce that can be either sweet or spicy. It can be put on top of chicken and eaten with tortillas. It can be bought Picture taken by Fodor’s at Pueblo Viejo at 3841 E 14th St. Des Moines, IA
This next plate is tamales which are cornmeal dough with seasoned meat wrapped on the inside. They can be bought the 5 de Mayo restaurant which is located at 5118 SE 14th St.
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Vs. Pepsi: The Cola competition By Jack Harrington and Staff
“I like Coke with a little bit of lime or lemon, it’s European to me.” -Mr.Dowler
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n over 100 years of competition, Coca-Cola and Pepsi have become a heated topic of discussion for people all over the world. Roosevelt seems to have a pretty clear opinion on which one the students prefer. Now in 2021, these brands are two of the most iconic and recognizable companies in the world. They also can be the start of many arguments over which one people want to drink more. “Coke is better, it’s just better. Plus, you’re just automatically cooler than people who drink Pepsi.” said Sophomore Ben Jones. Jones with a hot take pushing his opinion across on Pepsi drinkers.
Both companies, which do a lot more than just soda, have estimated net worth’s of over $200 billion. That kind of money means both brands have done very well for a very long time.
relatively big scandal at the time.
“I like Pepsi more. There’s not that big of a difference, but I personally think it tastes better because it has like more flavor to it, it’s not as flat,” said sophomore Sophia Wagler.
Both Pepsi and Coca-Cola are known for their many other types of sodas other than just classic original flavor. They both have diet versions along with all kinds of flavors like cherry, vanilla and so many others. It also seems like every few months they come out with some crazy new flavor that is like a mix of different things, like recently the orange vanilla CocaCola that has actually been pretty popular but is a kind of odd mixture of flavors. Some people even choose to drink their soda’s with peanuts
Pepsi and Coca-Cola both have a lot of haters, too. Many students find Pepsi to be too sugary and other people think Coca-Cola isn’t sweet enough. Two very different kinds of people right there. A few people also have issues with Coca-Cola’s history. Coca-Cola is known for having cocaine in their old recipe was a
“I used to prefer Pepsi, but no, I like Coca-Cola now because it’s not as sweet as Pepsi.” said Roosevelt teacher Mr. Dowler.
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added or even lemon or lime. “I like Coke with a little bit of lime or lemon, it’s European to me. But yes, Coke over Pepsi,” said Dowler. Roosevelt overwhelmingly choose Coca-Cola over Pepsi in a recent Instagram poll. CocaCola won 67% to Pepsi’s 33%. In over a century of battle, these two brands have become more recognizable, noticeable and iconic than almost any other brand. Coca-Cola sells over 500 billion bottles per year and Pepsi makes $18 billion in revenue each year, both companies similar in numbers to both figures. Very few brands are more beloved but also argued over by as many people. As for Roosevelt, Coca-Cola is king.
Roosevelt Students enjoying some soda.
Central Campus If you have been looking
to start your perfect spring garden but don’t know how to begin; The Central Campus Greenhouse is a great match for you. The greenhouse is almost entirely run by students ranging from ninth to twelfth grade, who come from various Des Moines Public High Schools. The greenhouse is open through the month of May and is located just next to McCombs Middle School. This wonderful establishment provides its students with hands on activities, real world experiences, and has amazing plants available for purchase! There are many different
plants to choose from flowers all the way to vegetable plants. The profits made go back into the greenhouse to help continue it in the years to come. The students who partake in the greenhouse are in Central Campus’ Animal Science and Horticulture class and have nothing but good things to say about it. “We do most of the potting and stuff so it’s nice not being in a classroom and getting out into the greenhouse and actually doing hands on work instead of like at normal school” said Ivy Lawson, a junior. The Animal Science and Horticulture course is a very non-traditional class that is not commonly advertised.
Throughout this course students get to learn and have hands on activities with animals and plants. Students spend half of their class time learning everything about plants and the other half is spent learning about the other aspects of the course. Many of the students enjoy the class and recommend it to others. Students who take this course are provided with several advantages and benefits. “We work with both DMACC, ISU, and Kirkwood CC to align our curriculum and college credits awarded to our students. We also offer an internship or apprenticeship program working closely with government agencies and private family
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owned business. We have about opportunities that they can 10 sites that are willing to hire pursue with their knowledge from our student body for the learned during the course. Careers that can be obtained summer.” said Libby Becker, Greenhouse manager and Long- with knowledge of plants can include Landscape Architect, Term Horticulture sub Biologist, horticulturist, The Central Campus Arborist, Naturalist, Forester, Greenhouse also partners with Central Campus’ pottery Landscape Designer, Nursery students. If you find the perfect Industry, Park Ranger, Landscape Installation and/ plant but still need a pot, or Maintenance. Pursing Central Campus Pottery is activities that involve available for sale right at the horticulture can open many greenhouse. Pottery students doors to the future. create their pieces, then sell “(minoring in horticulture them to give their pieces has) increased knowledge a new home. The students of plant communities, who experience the Animal Science and Horticulture class characteristics of plant species, and integration of plant have more than a few career materials into the landscape.”
said Scott Crawford, Principal, Chief Marketing Officer, Landscape Architect RDG planning and Design The Animal Science and Horticulture class information can be found on the Central Campus website and talking with a counselor to submit a request to enter the course is a great place to start if you are interested in doing things like the greenhouse. Along with the greenhouse, Animal Science and Horticulture students work on their own Central Market which replicates a real store and are registered as members of the FFA.
Service with a SMILE: The Importance of Service and Upcoming Outdoor Service Opportunities Written and designed by Grace Smith, staff Service not only helps the growth of a community and strengthens the relationships of those involved, but it can provide an incredibly insightful experience for those who offered their time and effort to volunteer. Helping others and your community provides a sense of gratitude and appreciation that nothing else can. It leaves people with new knowledge and life-skills, not to mention the lasting, positive impact on society. Seniors Mary McFetridge, Andrew “The most important thing that Hilmes, and Katherine Brandtat the you can do is get involved in NHS sponsered Rossevelt clean up. service and to find a service opportunity that directly correlates to something that you are passionate about. Find something with meaning,” junior Anika Busick said. ommunity service has always been an important part of Some would say that Busick is somewhat of an expert on the Roosevelt culture. After an uncertain year filled with restric- volunteering in the community. She is involved in NHS, Silver tion and new rules, service opportunities seemed to Cord, Environmental Club, and be harder to find and participate even provides services through in. As the weather gets nicer and her church. She feels as though community volunteering and the Covid-19 vaccine becomes service is something everyone more accessible, we should encourage ourselves and our fellow should partake in and that it is peers to volunteer in and around a wonderful thing. She thinks it has helped shaped her as a the community.
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person and given her a new outlook on life and the beauty of service. She credits a lot of her experience to her involvement in Roosevelt clubs. “I think joining Silver Cord is a great way for students to find ways to volunteer and find service opportunities. NHS is also a great way to find cool opportunities that you can do with your peers which I have never experienced before, and it’s really great,” Busick said. Not only does Busick encourage her peers to find opportunities through the clubs at Roosevelt, but so does junior, Mary Kitundu. “I think sometimes it’s really a challenge to know where to start or even get up and do it. A way I get around this is asking around for volunteer opportunities and using the stuff that’s emailed ot me through clubs and through the school,” Kitundu said. Kintundu acknowledged the difficulties that some students face with finding and participating in service opportunities. Some students may not know how to find these opportunities, and some may not necessarily want to take the time
Upcoming Outdoor Service Opportunities
1. Skate Park volunteering during the Dew Tour (May 20th-23rd) 2. Volunteering at the High School Girl’s State Soccer tournament(June 8th-11th) 3. Volunteer at the Des Moines Ironman Race (June 17th-23rd) 4. Volunteering at the High School Girl’s State Soccer tournament-June 8th-11th
The Roughrider football team lends a hand cleaning up the community after the derecho wind strom. Many Roosevelt clubs like to make a differnce.
out of their day to help. Kitundu admits that sometimes it may feel like a job or a task that needs to get done but it is important to remember that it is giving back to the community and to those who are less fortunate. Kitundu also provided some insight on upcoming outdoor opportunities for people to consider. “The state soccer tournaments are coming up and that is a great way to give back to the community and a great chance to watch soccer. And I believe the botanical garden is also looking for volunteers,” said Kitundu.
“I think we encourage students to volunteer by giving them multiple options for volunteer opportunities on the canvas page and continuously send out canvas announcements and Instagram posts about opportunities. This is the first year we’ve really used both of those options to get information out and it has been highly successful”, said NHS faculty advisor Casey Dunley. Dunley oversees NHS as well as represents environmental club, CORE, and Young Feminists Club. She is highly involved in the school and is constantly
overseeing service projects in and around the community. She encourages students to stay up to date on announcements and social media posts in order to find service opportunities in the community. She also believes that outdoor service work is a great way to uplift the community and others around you. “I think normally outdoor service work is beneficial for students because it gives them a chance to be outdoors and doing service for the community is both uplifting and affirming for students,” Dunley said. Participating in service opportunities in the upcoming months is not only a great way to get outside and enjoy the weather, but a great way to give back to the community. Gain knowledge from new experiences, volunteer with friends, help the environment and people within the community. Be sure to join clubs that give you many volunteer opportunities such as NHS or Silver Cord. Happy Volunteering!
The Best Theme Parks In Iowa By Alex Noel and Staff
The Tornado, the
waterpark, which is huge with a lot of big slides and even a wave pool. In recent years, a new ride called the Monster was built. The Monster is a lot of people’s favorite ride and for a good reason. It is a smooth rollercoaster that goes fast. There are many other rollercoasters and fun rides for people to ride on besides the Monster such as the Tornado, the Dragon, the Outlaw, and many more.
“Compared to Disneyland, Adventureland isn’t that fun but it is the best that we have in Iowa, I recommend going once every seven years or else it will get very boring but the water park is really fun which is the only thing Adventureland
Monster, the Scrambler, the Log Ride, you know what I am talking about, theme parks! Summer is coming up which means the best theme parks in the mid-west are going to start opening. Do not know which one to go to? Refer to what the “Adventureland is my students at Roosevelt favorite theme park have to say about their because of the Monster, favorite theme parks. which is my favorite ride and I really recommend Colin Murphy, junior at A lot of people Roosevelt goes to Advenrecommend others to go people to go to tureland every summer. Adventureland this to Adventureland, is good for,” says Colin located in Altoona, Iowa. summer,” says Jonny Murphy, Junior at Adventureland has many Rojas, junior at Roosevelt. Roosevelt. fun rides and even a
“One of my favorite things about summer is going to Adventureland, and my favorite thing about Adventureland are the rollercoasters because you go really high and it makes you scream which is really fun. The food is also really good at Adventureland, but it is very expensive,” says Nyajuok Malual, freshman at Roosevelt.
my favorite,” says William Richards, junior at Roosevelt. Six Flags in St. Louis is also a very fun amusement park. It has a total of 35 great rides that are sure to make someone’s day great. It is five and a half hours from Roosevelt which will make a great road trip for family and friends.
the park, there are 25 family friendly attractions that include rollercoasters, a ferris wheel, a log ride, and even a kiddie coaster. Overall, the mid-west has some fun amusement parks that are great for family outings and memorable times with friends. Adventureland, Worlds of Fun, Six Flags, and Arnolds Park are all really fun and will entertain for hours on end.
Worlds of Fun is also a good recommendation for people to go to. It is just short of three hours away from Roosevelt and has a lot of fun rides, 47 in total. It has many scary rollercoasters and a lot of kid-friendly attractions which makes Worlds of Fun is great for families. “Last summer I went to Worlds of Fun in Missouri and that place is really fun. I loved all the rollercoasters and the food there was tasty. Worlds of Fun is by far
“Adventureland is my favorite theme park because of the Monster...” Johnny Rojas
The Monster at Adventureland all lit up after the sun went down Cred. Coasterforce.com
At a little short of two and a half hours away from Roosevelt, Arnolds Amusement Park in Arnolds Park, Iowa. At
Jonny Rojas, junior at Roosevelt, loves the Monster.
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Bean and Leaf Coldstone Creamery Cafe Open 10-7 Open 6-9 101 Jordan Creek Pkwy 5814 Hickman Rd Flavor-(left)Salted Flavor-Vanilla Camamel and (right) Crunch Cake Batter Oreo Price-$2.00 Prive-$11.00 for both Rating- 8/10 Rating- 6/10
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