International Baccalaureate
at Roosevelt High School
Congratulations to Amber Atkinson, recipient of a 2020 IB Diploma!
“Honestly, it was my plan to pursue the IB diploma since early sophomore year. I had always found great joy in self-improvement through an educational lens, and IB seemed like the perfect opportunity to challenge myself. However I didn't quite expect the true extent to what I'd learn by doing the IB diploma track. Sure, there was the purely academic aspect of it: learning about my favorite subjects in a greater depth than a typical class would allow me. It was actually my IB Biology class that inspired me to major in neuroscience and study human behavior. I'd always been very academically minded, but it wasn't until IB that I was also able to hone in on my time management, organizational, self-accountability and even social skills. Overall, even though IB was a very new and challenging experience for me, I know I wouldn't be where I am today without it.” ~ Amber Atkinson
Congratulations to Max Ridenour, recipient of a 2020 IB Diploma!
“Taking IB afforded me the chance to engage more meaningfully in classroom spaces with peers who were committed to understanding the material. I would recommend taking IB courses that correspond with your areas of interest, regardless of your intent to pursue the diploma, if you’re willing to engage in challenging but in-depth and rewarding classes.” ~ Max Ridenour
Congratulations Hailey Olsen, recipient of a 2020 IB Certificate!
“My IB experience was a roller coaster. I was stressed and happy. I meet a lot of people in the program that I never thought that I would become friends with. In the program I actually got to do things that have to do with my career choice, which I found very helpful. I found this helpful because it helped me narrow down my career choice. I didn't know what I wanted to do in the future, and now I have a very clear idea thanks to IB.” ~Hailey Olsen
Congratulations to Rozana Sosa, recipient of a 2020 IB Careers-related Program Certificate!
"At first I thought IBCP would be complicated for me. Hearing that I was going to write a paper with 3,000 words was shocking! I never thought I could do it. If you find a good topic that interests you, or a topic that relates to your future career you can do it. Never be scared of trying new challenges like these one. Also, it's a great opportunity to meet new people that you haven't met before. If I completed the IBCP, then YOU can also complete it. There were times when I did feel stressed because of time. I did leave some of the things to sit there and then came back to them later. I think that was one of the bad things I did, because all the work accumulated. The IBCP means so much to me because the IBCP is where I confirmed that I want to be a NURSE MIDWIFE! Also, it means so much to be because in some way it helped me be more confident, and being less shy. The IBCP has taught me to accept challenges, try new things, and never give up, because everything is possible!" ~ Rozana Sosa
