The Roosevelt School District capped off a week of celebration with a colorful Homecoming weekend on October 10 and 11, uniting students, families, and community members under the theme “Around the World.”
“Our Homecoming is more than just a game, it’s a celebration of our students, our culture, and the unity of our Roosevelt community,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Shawn Wightman. “The pride and participation we saw throughout the week speaks volumes about our district’s heart and spirit.”
Spirit Week built anticipation across all five schools — Centennial Avenue, Washington Rose, Ulysses Byas Elementary, Roosevelt Middle, and Roosevelt High — with themed days such as “Dress Like a Teacher Day,” “Twin Day,” “Character Day,” “Throwback Thursday,” and “Blue and Gold Day.”
Each school crowned members of its Homecoming Court. At the high school, honorees included ninth graders Zihir Sinclair and Adara Benjamin; sophomores Keith Boykin and Madison Taylor; juniors Jeremy Acosta and Paige Williams; senior football sweethearts Amerrai Denny and Aniyla Kaine; and Homecoming King Christopher Pereira and Queen Krisangley Torres.
The Homecoming parade brought the theme to life as Board of Education members, students, and staff marched in outfits and floats representing countries from around the world.
Pep rallies across the district capped the festivities ahead of the big game, where the Rough Riders faced Bellmore JFK. Despite a valiant effort, Roosevelt fell 33–14.
The district extended its thanks to all who made Homecoming 2025 a vibrant celebration of school pride, diversity, and community unity.
