PJS- Roosevelt School hoping for RSVP's to big party

I like a party as much as any one. This one sounds like one I would give. A Party being thrown and no one showing up.

To quote the Journal Star article, "Roosevelt Magnet School has a dilemma.

It's planning a party to celebrate its 75th anniversary next week and has mailed out invitations and pamphlets, but so far no one has responded."

I feel for the organizers, the event they have planned sounds like a great night. Bradley Jazz ensemble the Heritage ensemble, dinner, etc. Why is there no takers?

Several years ago the Roosevelt Magnet School was a gem in District 150's crown. The apparent apathy of alumni is great if they can not get any buy in to the program from Alumni.

What is the cause of this apathy.

To close to the Holiday's and everyone is busy????

People have lost the connection to their roots???

Location of the event, many of the 40 plus years Alumni may not want to venture into that neighborhood at night????

Or is it a lack of careing about one's important part of their past???

Hope the event goes off without a hitch and is highly attended. It should Roosevelt Magnet School is important to the history of Peoria. It is unfortunate that they have to grovel for people to attend the event. It can be assured that many individuals have put long hours in on this project and to see it not be a success would be tragic for the school as well.

Shout out to all you Roosevelt Alumni, support your Alma Mater.