[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 72 (Friday, April 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL'S SERVICE TO THE CHILDREN OF 
                               WYANDOTTE

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 28, 2023

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Theodore 
Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan on the occasion of their 
Centennial Celebration. Their steadfast commitment to the education of 
our area's youth over the last 100 years is worthy of commendation.
  The cornerstone of Roosevelt High School was laid in 1921, and over 
the next two years while the school was being built not a single power 
tool was used. ``The pride of Wyandotte'' as it was referred to at the 
time, is still to this day a beautifully conceived building, with a 
limestone facade and hand-carved English Oak throughout the building. 
Though there were only 500 high school students at the time, the new 
school was built to hold 1,400, allowing it to serve the city of 
Wyandotte for the next century.
  Since the first graduating class crossed the stage in 1923, tens of 
thousands of students have walked the halls of Roosevelt High School. 
Many renovations and additions have happened, from the five large WPA 
murals that were installed in the auditorium in 1942 to the new gym and 
workout facilities that were built in 2003, with many in-between. What 
hasn't changed is the staffs drive to educate and empower the children 
of Wyandotte, as well as the tradition of parental involvement and 
partnerships with local businesses. From the many events John and I 
attended over the years, it has been so heartwarming to see the entire 
community committed to the mission of helping their students succeed.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring the 
staff, students, and community that have made Theodore Roosevelt High 
School a tremendous educational environment for the last 100 years. 
From athletics and debate club to the Roosevelt Marching Band 
participating in President Obama's inauguration, we have always been so 
proud to see how they represent the state of Michigan. I am excited to 
see them produce amazing graduates to send off into the world for the 
next 100 years.

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