The Nationalist

presents...
The Senior Issue
Class of 2017

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Class of 2017
The Nationalist Table of Contents

Letter from Mr. Hazlett & Nationalist Staff 4

Messages from Teachers and Coaches 5
By the Numbers 6
College Map 8
Superlatives 12
Senior Questions 14
Senior Groups 16
Top Ten Seniors 20
Honors Fest 22
Most Changed Seniors 24
Messages to Underclassmen 25
Senior Staff Reflections 26
May 2017
4 The Nationalist Letter from Mr. Hazlett

Letter from Mr. Hazlett

Dear RHS Seniors,
You have made a difference! As a class, you have challenged yourselves and embraced
the idea that being a part of a caring community of learners is something special. It is
my sincere hope that you will make the most of the education and experiences that you
have gained over the past four years to find happiness and success after high school.
Whatever your future holds, you will always be a part of the RHS community and the
imprint you have left on RHS will help future students find success and continue to
build on traditions that you have helped establish.
High School is a small part of the entirety of your lives, but is incredibly impactful
in helping you develop your sense of self and confidence to move on to the next phase of
your life. There have been ups and downs as there will be in the future, but with a strong
work ethic, support from others, and sense of determination everything will be fine.
We will miss you, but are also very hopeful that the years ahead will be even better for
you as you are prepared to face the challenges ahead. Thank you for all you have done
for our school and for each other. You are the first class that was ready to help create
an environment where all are welcome and all are valuable. We Are Roosevelt. We Are
One. This is true for ever. You are a part of this community and we are better because
you have been here. Good luck and remember that you are always a part of RHS. Thank
you for your effort and imprint you have left on the community of RHS.

Sincerely,
RHS Principal

The Nationalist Staff

(pictured from left to
right)

(3rd row) Cade

Stratman, Mr. McFarland

(2nd row) Joey Hofer,

Peter Moriarty, Kimberly
Lewis, Miranda Kelly

(front row) Mosa

Moshoeshoe, Jadyn Ford,
Rachel Wickie

Photo by Jade Severson-Wesley

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The Nationalist Messages from teachers and coaches

Messages from Teachers and Coaches

Each of you is significant, brave, and
Economics courageous. Remember to always go out
Word of Wisdom in this world to fulfill your purpose and
- TINSTAAFL - There show compassion and kindness to
Is No Such Thing As A others. You have been and always Following your passion
Free Lunch. will be important members of is not as important as doing
our Roosevelt family. whats right.
Dave Ramsey Financial Advice -
Emergency Fund, Emergency Fund, Ms. Tammy Nold, Ms. Leah Nelson
Emergency Fund...or...70% of Americans Counselor English
live paycheck to paycheck, have a plan for
your money!!

Mr. Josh Siegfried

Social Studies Dept. Chair

Here is a quote that I like..... Dear Class of 2017

Life is precious and time is a key element. Lets make 1st Your actions have inspired others to do more, and be
every moment count and help those who have a bits of more. You have not settled for the norm, but instead,
greater need than our own. Harmon Killebrew wisdom for have paved the way to better. Take your victories,
this class: whatever they may be, and cherish them, but
Ms. Anita Wek It has been an dont ever settle for them. It is time to take
English honor getting to teach all you have learned about being positive
you and watch you grow leaders, and head out into the world
as individuals and a group and Just Do it!
the last four years. You have led
your school in academics, activities, Ms. Michele Jensen
and the community so well. My Biology
encouragement to you is to continue to do
that wherever you are in the upcoming year
and years ahead. There is a purpose for each and
Bit of Wisdom every one of you in the place and position you will be
in-keep your eyes open to all that is in store! The best is
yet to come! I am so incredibly proud of you! Remember
Call, text, or email that the most
your mom every week, revered people in
but not everyday. Ms. Jessica Pomerenke history are those who
Make some Accelerated Geometry & PreCalculus worked to help others.
decisions on your own.

Ms. Gina Benz Stay focused and work hard. Tenacity will Mr. Tyler Fitz
English, see you through. Be kind to others. AP U.S. History
AP Cordinator, & Modern U.S. History
ELL Instructor Mrs. S. J. Gill
Roosevelt High School
Social Studies Dept

May 2017
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The Nationalist Stats

Class of 2017
68.3%
of seni
ors wo
rk out
38.6% of
seniors eat
breakfast

% of s e n iors own a car

88 .9

34.1% of s
eniors don
supernatur t believe i
al n the

90.8% of
seniors
45.6% of seniors have travelled
are active
outside of the country
on social
media

rs c u r re ntly have a job

79.6% of senio

54.1% of seniors are religious

May 2017
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The Nationalist Stats

By the numbers...
f High S chool?
Hardest year o

Junior- 60.4% Sophomore- 15.9%

Senior- 18.8% Freshman- 4.8%

fa ll e n asleep in
iors have
73.9% of sen
class
19.3% of seniors have
failed a class

n iors have ta ken an AP

69.1% of s e 87% of seniors parti
cipate in school
class ac tivities

rs play an instrument
niors 40.1% of s e n io
36.7 % of se
azlett
think Mr. H
me
knows their na
University of Mary (ND) Dakota State (SD) Allison Fischer - Human Development &
Alexandra Betchel - Pre Occupational Therapy AJ Imbery - Business Management Family Studies
Alexander Albrecht - Network Security Ashley Groskreutz - Undecided
University of South Dakota (SD) Torren Devericks - Undecided Amila Hamzic - Nutrition Specialist
Abigail Lund - Health Science & Ultrasound Chase Potter - Network Administration Amy Kummer - Nursing
Alexandria Roth - Nursing Cody Weber - Cyber Operations Alexis Lores - Animal Rehabilitation
Braden Dunnick - Finance Jordan Oberg - Cyber Operations Andrew Wolters - Wildlife & Fisheries
Belma Husakovic - Political Science Justin Pump - Civil Engineering Sciences
Brooklyn Jongeling - Spanish Education Samuel Robinson - Network Security Brittini Franken - Pharmacy
Christopher Dupic - Theatre Studies Rebekah Amussen - Graphic Design Bethany Tooley - Musical Education
Cole Knutson - Undecided Christian Heilman - Nursing
Christian Yanez Hernandez - Business Dakota Wesleyan (SD) Vanessa Salas - Pharmacology
Administration Mosa Moshoeshoe - English Treyton Riley - Entrepreneurial Studies
Elmar Delibasic - Business Tanner Reuland - History and Secondary
Emily Ruzhitsky - Medical Biology University of Nebraska - Lincoln (NE) Education
Grace Hofer - Medical Biology Taelyn Phillips - Pre-Law
Michael Schneider - Actuarial Science
Hannah Ross - Journalism & Public Relations Taryn Northrup - International Studies/
Daniel Shchur - Computer/Biomedical
Jasmine Schneider - Medical Biology Sustainability
Engineering
Kayla Hein - Nursing Conor Ver Steeg - Undecided
Ciara Allen - Pre-Architecture
Kaitlyn Jesse - Kinesiology Davis Johnson - Agronomy
Zoe Bour - Biochemistry
Kayla Laferty - Math Education Dylan Patzwald - Undecided
Kaylee Mediger - Elementary & Special Delaney Rupp - Apparel Merchandising
Nebraska Wesleyan (NE) Elise Holcomb - Elementary Education
Education Jordyn Fossell - Exercise Science
Kathryn Mertens - Elementary Education Erin Johnson - Nursing
Emily Mauss - Medical Laboratory Science
Kalei Wilson - Medical Biology
Wayne State (NE) Joey Hofer - English
Lisbeth Castro - Art Education
Syionte Canton - Criminal Justice Jillian Justesen - Animal Science
Lexus MacDannald - Accounting
Nicholas Ahrendt - Criminal Justice Jessica Kading - Wildlife & Fisheries
Maia Gabrielson - Kinesiology & Exercise
Science Jessalyn Ketcham - Animal Science
Madisyn Weiss - Dental Hygiene Mount Marty College (SD) Jacob Larsen - History & Secondary Education
Seth Iverson - Exercise Science Mikaela Ahrendt - Radiology Jared Lindgren - Mechanical Engineering
Shaylee Severson - Art Education Jessica Nguyen - Nursing
Sarah Smith - English Education South Dakota State University (SD) Jacob Rames - Construction Management
Telishia Farley - Dental Hygiene Austin Boen - Business Management Jacob Schumacher - Pharmacy
Thane Hein - Business Alex Denevan - Mechanical Engineering Kyra Obermeyer - Biochemistry
Taylor Kidwell - Criminal Justice & Psychology Alexander Fiegen - Undecided Katherine Salazar - Pharmacy
Lucas Latza - Graphic Design

June 2017
The Nationalist College

Morgan Johnson - Business

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The Nationalist College
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (FL)
Southwest Baptist University (MO) Lancaster Bible College (PA) Taylor Moyer - Aerospace Engineering
James Carrig - History Brayden Krikke - Musical Theatre
University of Missouri - Kansas City (MO)
Full Sail University (FL) Howard University (Washington DC) Caroline Moriarty - Political Science
Kenly Turcios - Graphic Design Chase Duffy - Journalism
Washington State (WA)
University of Minnesota (MN) North Dakota State (ND) Sidney Raczynski - Pharmacy
Alexis Roberts - Pre-Med Cole Ellwein - Undecided
Amanda Roberts - Pre-Med Damon HayenPatzlaff - Physics Briar Cliff (IA)
Shikhar Kumar - Engineering Ryan Peters - Computer Engineering Tahia Mitzel - Pre-Physical Therapy
Landon Aman - Neuroscience Jack Simonsen - Undecided
Kaylor Ragels - Undecided Raquel Mellegaard - Exercise Science UNDECIDED
Joshua Cid - Physiology/Spanish Tiffaney Nelson
Rachel Wickie - Psychology Southwest Minnesota State (MN) Chase Vaughn
Cassidy Erickson - Exercise Science Tristan Hoffmeyer
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (NV) Taylor Bonestroo - Undecided Tre Edwards
Alexia Ronning - Film Theory Olivia Harriger - Undecided Ramon Figueroa
Kaedyn Chamberlain - Secondary Shaylee King
Western Washington University (WA) Education Nicholas Ratzlaff
Arianna Trasmonte - Psychology Cassandra Wright
Belmont University (TN) Elda Dubale
University of Sioux Falls (SD) Catherine Fee - Songwriting & Business Gabriel Josko
Brady Boerema - Communications/ Hannah Wilkening
Theatre Yale University (CT) Isaac Rademacher
Hannah Robison - Social Work Christopher Irsfeld - Ethics, Politics & Jesse Maynard
Justin Aldrich - Radiation Technology Economics Jasmine Thompson
Kyle Gulbrandson - Undecided Jaiden Welch
Miranda Kelly - English School of Mines (SD) Kenny Kruger
Dennis JuarezArdon - Undecided Kelsey OConnell
Jacob Utecht - Mechanical Engineering Kendrick Rawls
Augustana University (SD)
Laramie Giles - Meteorology Logan Boyles
Blake Chesley - Pre-Architecture
Jonathan Hulscher - Physics Maria Damjanovic
Hannah DeHoogh-Kliewer - Pre-Med
Spencer Swedlund - Industrial Michael DeReu
Isabella EvelethJensen - Biology/
Engineering Michelle Mix
Secondary Education
Nichole Reed

May 2017
The Nationalist College

Kevin Reyes - Accounting

Dylan Ochsner
Austin Powell
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South Dakota State University Cont. Norwegian University of Science & Tech McNally Smith College (MN)
Michaela Schaar - Pharmacy (Norway) Rebekah Espland - Singer/Songwriter
Myranda Schuler - Dental Hygiene Marley Ohnstad - College Professor
Novia Nevroth - Music Education Columbia University (NY)
Quincy Hanzen - English Education Phillip Amankwaa - Chemical
Kylee HerrPownell - Nursing
Arizona State (AZ)
Alexander Brittingham - Mathematics Engineering
Alaynna Hanson - Psychology
The Nationalist College

Landon Bartels - Graphic Design

Mackenzie Phillips - Kinesiology Southeast Tech (SD)
Concordia (NE) Alexis Kellen - Undecided
Alyssa Bierwagen - Undecided Yaneysis TorresQuinonez - Business

Lake Area Tech (SD)
Austin Burmeister - Welding & Robotics Administration
Concordia (WI) Liesha Peterson - Developmental Disabilities Cassie Huebert - Nursing
Michaela Nix - Social Work Flyn Yost - Entrepreneurship
Gage Tifft - Engineering
Stewart School (SD)
MSU - Mankato (MN) Jordan Amick - Computer Network
Deja Ann Muehl - Cosmetology
Alison Bren - Accounting Security
Cammi Berglen - Nursing Jenna Engbrecht - Surgical Technician
Carter Carstens - Business Management
Mitchell Tech (SD) Kara Jennings - Architecture and
Leslie Alcantar-Juaregui - Culinary Arts Engineering
Sydney Rauen - Undecided
DalanaJo Winkel - Culinary Arts/Small Megan Haiar - Nursing
Business Management Nate Lind - Auto body collision repair
MSU - Moorhead (MN)
Andrew Josko - Undecided Nicholas Newman - Automotive Tech
Tyson Jahn - Biomechanics
Midland University (NE) Peder Phillips - Diesel Mechanic/
Robin Hatcher - Psychology Welding
Madeleine Reski - Speech Pathology
Samantha Amick - Nursing
Wheaton College (IL) Samantha Hagebock - Accounting
Work
Rachel Novak - Chemistry Matthew Knox - Computer Science
Alexander Hoiberg

University of Alabama (AL) Morningside (IA) Baylor University (TX)
Austin Johnson - Nursing Alexis Koltz - Business
Max Hawkins - Electrical Engineering

Armed Forces North Central University (MN) Black Hills State (SD)
Nicholas Ahrens - English Austin Kusler - English
Alyssa Fox - Undecided
Celeste Felicia - Journalism
Dillin Herman - Aircraft Mechanic
Iowa Western (IA)
Natinael Aylew - Criminal Justice Taylor University (IN)
Missionary Work
Hannah Fortin - Music Composition/
Ashton Sperle - Amsterdam
Education
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The Nationalist Superlatives

Most likely to....

Become President Write a book Travel the world Most huggable
CJ Irsfeld Austin Kusler Ashton Sperle Andrew Josko

Help someone in need Marry for money Live in the woods Most artisitc
Isabella EvelethJensen Madisyn Weiss Austin Kusler Kalei Wilson

Drop a mixtape Win a Grammy/Oscar Biggest hearthrob Most competitive

Mosa Moshoeshoe Brady Boerema Sam Greer Alexander Fiegen

Marry another student

Isabella EvelethJensen and Blake Chesley

May 2017
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The Nationalist Superlatives

Superlatives
Best Hair Best Dressed Best Laugh Best Dancer
Chase Duffy Michael Schneider Jacob Rames Jacobi Calloway

Worst Driver Best smile Class Clown Drinks the most coffee
Taryn Northrup Hannah DeHoogh-Kliewer Kaitlyn Jesse Abigail Kovaleski

Worst case of
seniorities Best Personality Drama Royalty Music Junkie
Chase Duffy Kaylee Mediger Brady Boerema Lucas Latza

Best Athletes
Alexis Koltz and Thane Hein
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The Nationalist Questions

Best advice youve received?

Dont be an idiot.
Christopher Dupic

Watch Star Wars

Emily Mauss

Biggest achievement in high school?

Not tripping going up the
grand staircase.
Madeleine Reski
Being part of the State
Championship team for track.
Tyson Jahn

What is your unknown talent?

I have extensive knowledge
about superheroes.
Brady Boerema
I can eat my weight in fried
chicken.
Nicholas Ahrens

What do you regret most from high school?

Constant sleep deprivation.
London Aman

No regrets.
Damon Hayen Patzlaff

Describe high school in one word.

Exhausting.
Kevin Reyes

Eventful.
Jessica Nguyen

May 2017
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The Nationalist Questions

Senior Questions
Favorite moment in high school?
Going to New York and DC
with Ms. Sitter and Mr. Fitz.
Hannah Ross
Winning state debate.
Gabriel Josko

Funniest moment in high school?

Breaking a desk.
Andrew Wolters

Calling Mrs. Benz Mom

on accident.
Kaylor Ragels

Teacher who influened you the most and how?

Mr. Cumbee, he taught me to
analyze situations on a deeper
level and convey my opinions
Miss Mathews, shes hilarious
in an articulate way.
and never stopped believing we
Caroline Moriarty
all had potential.
Arianna Trasmonte

What will you miss most about high school?

Hearing the shouts of
vocab from halfway down
A wing.
Michael Schneider
The football games.
Zoe Bour

What will you not miss about high school?

THE PARKING LOT.
Jessalyn Ketcham

Forgetting my open lunch ID when

I literally see the teacher who checks
them every day of my life.
Blake Chesley
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The Nationalist Senior Groups

Executive Chamber
Cross Country Brady Boerema
Chloe Brown
Nicholas Ahbrendt
Alixandria Brumitt
Blake Chesley
Hannah Dehoogh-Kliewer
Thane Hein
Seth Iverson
Brayden Krikke
Kayla Laferty
Football
Davis Johnson
Lucas Latza Austin Boen
Matthew Knox
Griffin McClendon Payton Butler
Jacob Rames
Jessica Nguyen Syionte Canton
Jacob Whempner
Taelyn Phillips Carter Carstens
Alyssa Bierwagen
Ashton Sperle Alexander Denevan
Kaedum Chamberlain
Jesse Write Torren Devericks
Laramie Giles
Jessalyn Ketcham Alexander Fladmark
Kira Ward
Kylie Werner
First Ladies Dylan Garrow
Anthony Giannini
Alexandra Bechtel
Samuel Greer
Alixandria Brumitt
AJ Imbery
Rebekah Espland
DECA Catherine Fee
Tyson Jahn
Austin Johnson
Catherine Fee Elise Holcomb
Andrew Josko
Quincy Hanzen Tatiana Jaimes Molina
Jesse Kornmann
Max Hawkins Morgan Johnson
Payton Kruse
Maggie Henderson Abigail Kovaleski
Jason Lopez
Christopher Irsfeld Kayla Laferty
Griffin McClendon
Shikar Kumar Novia Neuroth
Raquel Mellegaard
Lexus Mac Dannald Jessica Nguyen
Mosa Moshoeshoe
Caroline Moriarty Michaela Nix
Dylan Ochsner
Keeyn Rau Kelsey OConnell
Kendrick Rawls
Taylor Reierson
Karraye Rose
Patience Slocum
Kenzie Shubert
Yaneysis Torres-Quinonez
Chase Vaughn
Drill Team Cole Zwahr
Amila Hazmic Executive Suite
Cassie Huebert Nicholas Ahrens
Jessica Kading Jamiee Baird
Abigail Kovaleski
Hannah Ross
Brady Boerema
Chloe Brown
Girls Bowling
Alixandria Brumitt Kyra Obermeyer
Myranda Schuler
Hannah Dehoogh-Kliewer Alexia Ronning
Alexander Denevan Jaclynn Stanford
Rebekah Espland Kylie Werner
Elise Holcomb
Drama Club Tatiana Jaimes Molina
Morgan Johnson
Brady Boerema Abigail Kovaleski
Alixandria Brumitt
Lucas Crane
Brayden Krikke
Kayla Laferty
Softball
Taylor Bonestroo
Christopher Dupic Lucas Latza
Alexis Koltz
Rebekah Espland Jared Lindgren
Tahia Mitzel
Dalton Gehle Griffin McClendon
Alexandria Roth
Quincy Hanzen Nicholas Newman
Jasmine Schneider
Joseph Hofer Jessica Nguyen
Abigail Schultz
Tristan Hoffmeyer Michaela Nix
Bailey Stahnke
Elise Holcomb Dylan Ochsner
Morgan Johnson Kelsey OConnel
Brooklyn Jongeling Taelyn Phillips
Brayden Krikke Madeleine Reski
Amy Kummer Emily Ruzhitsky
Novia Neuroth Jacob Schumacher
Taelyn Phillips Patience Slocum
Madeleine Reski Ashton Sperle
Alexia Ronning Conor Ver Steeg
Sarah Smith Bryce Walls
Andy Wang Jesse Write May 2017
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Cole Ellwein
Jacob Larson
All State Band Kami Lensegrav
Treyton Riley
London Aman
Christopher Irsfeld
Boys Bowling Jesse Ross
Tre Edwards
Rachel Nguyen Dillin Hermin
Payton Kruse
Michael Leffring
Concert Choir
Nicholas Ahrens
All State Chorus Jamiee Baird
Brady Boerema Alexandra Bechtel
Chloe Brown Brady Boerema
Alixandria Brumitt Chloe Brown
Hannah Dehoogh-Kliewer Chamber Orchestra Alixandria Brumitt
Brayden Krikke Jonathan Hulscher Hannah Dehoogh-Kliewer
Lucas Latza Caroline Moriarty Braden Dunnick
Michael Leffring Michaela Nix Rebekah Espland
Griffin McClendon Catherine Fee
Jessica Nguyen Elijah Handy
Taelyn Phillips Elise Holcomb
Jacob Schumacher Cheerleaders Tatiana Jaimes Moilina
Patience Slocum Zoe Bour Morgan Johnson
Ashton Sperle Rachel Fredenburg Zumeker Kasmine
Maia Gabrielson Abigail Kovaleski
Elise Holomb Braden Krikke
Jessica Kading Kayla Laferty
All State Orchestra Savannah Karberg Lucas Latza
Hannah Fortin Abigail Kovaleski Kimberly Lewis
Caroline Moriarty Amy Kummer Jared Lindgren
Megan LeeBurton Griffin McClendon
Rachael Selberg Caroline Moriarty
Patience Slocum Jessica Nguyen
Boys Basketball Micharla Nix
Payton Butler Taelyn Phillips
Alex Fiegen
Thane Hein
Competetive Dance Emily Ruzhitsky
Jacob Schumacher
Zoe Bour
Davis Johnson Daniel Shchur
Amilia Hamzic
Austin Kusler Patience Slocum
Abigail Jovaleski
Myranda Schuler Spencer Swedlund
Yaneysis Torres-Quinonez
Conor Var Steeg
Bryce Walls
Girl s Basketball Competetive Spirit Jesse Write
Sara Benson Squads
Cammi Berglin Zoe Bour
Taylor Bonestroo Rachel Fredenburg
Katherine Johnson Savannah Karberg Capital Harmony
Tahia Mitzel Megan LeeBurton Kimberly Lewis
Mackenzie Phillips Abigail Lund
Abigail Schultz Rachael Selberg
Peyton Stolle
Kira Ward
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The Nationalist Senior Groups

Boys Track & Field

Nicholas Ahrendt,
Brian Brave,
Girls Soccer Blake Chesley Visual Arts
Tre Edwards Ciara Allen
Sarah Benson Tate Groseth Kaedyn Chamberlain
Alison Bren Thane Hein Elizabeth Hurtado Vega
Cassidy Erickson Seth Iverson Deja Ann Muehl
Olivia Harriger Tyson Jahn, Megan Pierret
Kara Jennings Austin Johnson Shaylee Severson
Taylor Reierson Davis Johnson Brett Szymanski
Matthew Knox Maureen Wells
Payton Kruse
Mosa Moshoeshoe
Ryan Peters
Jacob Rames
Stampede Kendrick Rawls
Bryce Walls
Paul DeNaples
Matthew Quercia
Jacob Whempner
Girls Volleyball
John St. Ivany Mikaela Ahrendt
Girls Track & Field Telishia Farley
Alyssa Bierwagen Abby Heberlee
Taylor Bonestroo Kaylee Mediger
Alison Bren Kaylor Ragels
Kaedyn Chamberlain Margaret Reesman
Cassidy Erickson Michael Schneider
LaramieGiles Madelyn Simmons
Symphonic Band Grace Hofer
Mikaela Ahrendt Elise Holcomb
London Aman Savannah Karberg
Hannah Fortin Jessalyn Ketcham
Cassie Huebert Megan LeeBurton
Christopher Irsfeld Liesha Peterson
Brooklyn Jongeling Kenzie Shubert Wrestling
Emily Mauss Kira Ward Joshua Cid
Rachel Nguyen Maureen Wells Kobe Kortan
Michaela Schaar Kylie Werner
Bethany Tooley
Varsity Band
Mikaela Ahrendt
London Aman
Team Debate Cole Ellwein
Rebekah Espland Hannah Fortin
William Gutetieres Cervantes Christopher Irsfeld
Belma Husakovic Brooklyn Jongeling Yearbook
Gabriel Josko Abigail Kovaleski
Makayla Baymiller
Daniel Shchur Kami Lensegrav
Alison Bren
Emily Mauss
Austin Burmeister
Jacob McAninch
Lisbeth Castro
Jessamae Montgomery
Lucas Crane
Antonio Moran
Elda Dubale
Antonio Moran
Girls Tennis Deja Ann Muehl
Jenna Engbrecht
Quincy Hanzen
Isabella Eveleth-Jensen Novia Neuroth
Kaitlyn Jesse
Jordyn Fossell Rachel Nguyen
Abigail Kovaleski
Christian Pepper
Treyten Riley
Jesse Ross
Michaela Schaar
Bethany Tooley
Kristian Wulff
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The Nationalist Senior Groups

Mixed Chorus
Malik Burkett
James Carrig Presidents Men
Riley Donnell Nicholas Ahrens
Girls Golf Jenna Engbrecht
Hannah Fortin
Brady Boerema
Taryn Northrup Braden Dunnick
Bailey Gadbois Brayden Krikke
Erin Johnson Michael Leffring
Crista-Shyann Kaeding Jared Lindgren
Lindsay Kouyate Griffin McClendon
Rodney Miller Jacob Schumacher
Novia Neuroth Conor Ver Steeg
Gymnastics Kelsey OConnell Bryce Walls
Bailey Gadbois Liesha Peterson
Megan Haiar Taylor Reierson
Brooklyn Jongeling Myranda Schuler
Kami Lensegrav Terah Snustad
Skylar Tople
Bradly Wittrock Public Forum Debate
Hannah Fortin
Carla Graciano Sarinana
Jazz Band Newspaper Belma Husakovic
Gabriel Josko
Cole Ellwein Joseph Hofer Shikhar Kumar
Christopher Irsfeld Miranda Kelly Caroline Moriarty
Emily Mauss Kimberly Lewis Jaiden Welch
Bethany Tooley Mosa Moshoeshoe
Rachel Wickie

Lincoln-Douglas Orchestra
Debate Catherine Fee Quiz Bowl
James Carrig Tamia Greene Alexander Brittingham
Max Hawkins Caroline Moriarty Max Hawkins
Kara Jennings Alexandra Price Maggie Henderson
Jaiden Welch Arianna Trasmonte Christopher Irsfeld
ShikharKumar
Keeyn Rau
Michael Schneider
Marching Band
Amanda Eisenhauer Policy Debate
Cole Ellwein Grace Bucklin
Hannah Fortin Carla Graciano Sarinana
Juan Pedro Garcia Gabriel Josko
Christopher Irsfeld Shikhar Kumar
Jacob Larsen Caroline Moriarty
Emily Mauss
Antonio Moran
Boys Soccer
Novia Neuroth Natinael Ayalew
Michaela Schaar Yeison Cardona Serrano
Bethany Tooley Powerlifting Club Elmar Delibasic
Kristian Wulff Dennis Juarez-Ardon
Samuel Boobar Taylor Moyer
Alexander Fladmark Jordan Oberg
Anthony Giannini Ryan Peters
Mosa Moshoeshoe Jonathan Rodriguez
Isaac Rademacher
Bradly Wittrock
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The Nationalist Top 10

Alexis Koltz Caroline Moriarty

n i o r s 2 0 1 7
Se o f
Morgan Johnson

Hannah DeHoogh- Kaylor Ragels

Kliewer
May 2017
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The Nationalist Top 10

Alex Denevan Blake Chesley

T o p T e n
Max Hawkins

CJ Irsfeld Mike Schneider

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The Nationalist Honors Fest

Photo by Cade Stratman Photo by Cade Stratma n

Photo by Miranda Kelly Photo by John Kirkvold

Photo by John Kirkvold Photo by Cade Stratman Photo by John Kirkvold

May 2017
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The Nationalist Honors Fest

HONORS FEST

Photo by Miranda Kelly

Photo by Cade Stratman Photo by Miranda Kelly Photo by Cade Stratman

Photo by Miranda Kelly

24 The Nationalist Most Changed

Most Changed Seniors

Zachary Kaeondra
Beznoska Ball

Austin Rachel
Boen Fredenburg

Jonathan Carla
Hulscher Graciano

Brayden Ashton
Krikke Sperle
The Nationalist Messages to underclassmen
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Messages to underclassmen
Be Make
kind all your
the time. time the time
Smile a lot. And of your life. Get
most importantly, get involved it will make
to know as many of your time fly. FInd yourself when
classmates as possible because youre in school and dont rush
out of school. Just enjoy the journey.
pretty soon youll be graduating
Mentally prepare yourself for the futur
and youll potentially never see some of
for you when you graduate in the future.
them again.
Morgan Johnson Maureen Wells

Stay
focused
and
Save determined to
get your work done
the PDA on time, slacking and
for after waiting till the last minute Walk
school, may seem fine at the time, but in faster in
not in the middle the end it will come around and bite the halls.
of the hallways. you in the butt.
Raquel
Hannah Wilkening Nate Lind Mellegaard

As
youve
been told
before, getting
involved in Roosevelt
Use your
activities is a pretty good resources -- CTE,
idea. Activities give you STI, dual credit,
opportunities to become part of a
group and opportunities to meet loads
job shadows, teachers,
of great people. However, I would advise counselors, everything thats
against getting over-involved. Being a part of available to you.
many different activities seems fun, but it can get very
stressful and time consuming. If you value lots of time for DelanaJo Winkel
friends, family, and school-work, I would suggest sticki
ng to just one or two Roosevelt activities.
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Joey Hofer
Congratulations Senior year has been my best year of
high school, however that doesnt hold very
year. Pushing myself into an uncomfortable
position and exploring more avenues is

from: much merit. My grades have been about

average and until recently I really made little
attempt to involve myself in the offerings of
exactly the push I needed to make my
Senior year important. While my attempts
in drama didnt propel me into a world of

The Nationalist Roosevelt outside of education. Being on

The Nationalist staff for three years had
new school activities, it did however, make
me more comfortable with trying new
been my only attempt in expressing myself things and facing my fears.
at this school, until I entered theater this

Kimberly Lewis
One thing is for sure, Im not writing the truth is, nothing can be achieved
this to be all sappy and to reminisce without effort. Everything you do
on my whole high school experience. requires effort, even simple things like
No sir-ree, not I. Im writing this to getting up in the morning. I didnt
make a point and hopefully encourage start putting effort into what I did
you to take my advice from what my until my junior year. Better late than
experiences have taught me and lessons never, right?
that I want to pass on to others. All Im saying is it really is a good idea
If theres anything Ive learned in to get involved and to be committed.
these four years, it would be that theres It will pay off in the end, and youll
more to kindness, generosity and, the make so many great memories and
dreaded words you will continuously friends. There are many friends I am
hear from teachers, to get more sad to be leaving behind this year
involved. Not just the concept of getting when I graduate. But Im grateful for
involved in an activity, but to commit everything this school has done for
and stay motivated and devoted. me.
I was one who wanted to be part So join activities, get involved and
of things but DIDNT want to be 100% actually put in the necessary effort.
devoted to the effort that needed to Be kind to everyone and always be
be put forth in it. Meaning, Id TRY to generous with your time. I promise
find excuses as to why I couldnt come you that if you do these things, then
after school for newspaper meetings you will make a lot of friends, and,
and design nights sophomore year. But even better, youll have a family that

Mosa Moshoeshoe
Journalism is Going through high school you get told a life. Do what makes you happy and follow
lot of things. Be involved, study hard, enjoy
what maintains your high school experience because it will
your dreams. Make the most of every
opportunity you get to become a better
end way faster than you expect it to. I took
democracy. Its these pieces of advice to heart and tried to
human being and dont take the little things
for granted, because life will pass you by
be as involved as possible and because I
the force for did so I can honestly say that when I walk
faster than you think. One moment youll
be a freshman in high school, at the bottom
across the stage on June 4th and get my high
progressive social school diploma I will have no regrets in my
of the totem pole, and the next youll be
receiving your high school diploma, getting
heart. I know I ventured into everything
change. Ive wanted to during my four years at here
ready to venture out into the real world,
as an adult. So heres to adulthood, new
at Roosevelt High School and if there is one
~Andrew Vachss thing Ive learned throughout high school,
beginnings, and not letting anything get in
our way of becoming great.
its dont let others dictate how you live your

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Reflections from our senior staff

Miranda Kelly
The first day I walked down the halls
of RHS back in 2013, I had no idea the
drama, the heartache, the knowledge,
the friendships I would encounter. My
freshman year I wasnt really involved in
much, and I wanted to keep it that way.
But clearly life had a different plan for me.
My sophomore year I joined the Collision
Student Ministry, which meets everyday
of the school week, along with Guitar
Club and Art Club. My junior year I was
pretty much set up for failure, between all
my clubs, my new job at Cherry Berry,
and my Accelerated Precalc class, there
was no way for this to end well for me.
Finally, Senior year arrived and I added
my school newspaper, The Nationalist,
to my already crazy schedule; my days
seemed to never end. I wish this year are down, to encourage others to never and the music playing during the 5
hadnt come, because I am so beyond give up, and just to have some laughs and minute passing time between classes.
scared to enter the real world and prepare giggles. All Disney movies and shows are Next school year, when I no longer am a
myself for a decade of repaying my full of inspiring stories, but my favorite student here, I will walk the halls again,
student loans from college. ones are when the main character(s) stroll through memory lane and chat with
When life gets you down you know never give up what is most important. If my old teachers about my college life. It
what you gotta do? Just keep swimming! you believe it can be done, make it happen seems this time would never come, that
~Dory, from Finding Nemo and it shall. I would have to leave my beloved school,
I love this quote, personally I use this for I am truly going to miss roaming these but I cannot stop time from moving
many things: to inspire my friends who halls full of friendly faces, slow-walkers, forward.

Rachel Wickie
that high school is meant to be filled
What can I say about my high school
with positive, slightly embarrassing
experience?
memories. I quickly dropped two of
At a glance, not much. And, honestly,
my five AP classes, picked up a study
thats quite alright.
hall and never looked back. I spent a
I started my freshmen year in 2013 with
year with my dearest, loveliest friends
the preconceived notion that it would be
eating pancakes at 2AM, attempting
far more high school-y. Chalk it up to
to longboard and celebrating made-up
High School Musical or The Breakfast
holidays all while trying desperately
Club, but my time at RHS was far from
to navigate my future. Some of my
the expected (i.e. there wasnt a single cool
favorite/funniest/mortifying memories
dance montage). Instead, I spent the large
are contained in my senior year, and I
majority of my freshmen, sophomore and
appreciate each and every one of them
junior years focused on (read: drowning
for allowing me to experience high
in) my studies and left little time for trivial
school, if only for a bit.
things like sleep or social interaction -- let
My advice: experience high
alone angst-filled dancing.
school fully, all four years. Look for
I cant say Id recommend it.
the positives, the adventures, the
Only after an excruciating junior
memories and maybe even a really
year did I have the dawning revelation
cool dance montage.