The Hawaii State Department of Education has dedicated a new 55,000-square-foot gymnasium at President Theodore Roosevelt High School in Honolulu.
The state's Education Department says the $35 million facility has a double-height indoor gym court, locker rooms, mat room, weight room, first aid room, guest amenities, instructional spaces, offices, viewing mezzanine and support spaces.
“For the first time, our entire school can convene together — not outside, not in double assemblies — but meet comfortably indoors as one,” Roosevelt High School Principal Sean Wong said. “We now have enough bleachers to host playoffs and state tournaments."
The gym court has retractable seating for 1,500 fans, a box office, concession stand, spacious restrooms and 54 new parking stalls. Girls and boys varsity and junior varsity athletes have locker room areas, and there is a dedicated mat room for sports such as wrestling, judo and cheerleading.
The inside of the facility gives a nod to the traditions of Roosevelt High and the surrounding community. School colors of red and gold run throughout the building and are reflected in the yellow hue of the bamboo plywood wall accents.
The gymnasium was built as an Enhanced Hurricane Protection Area to provide shelter for the school and broader community during emergencies.
The architect is Ferraro Choi.
Construction is underway on Phase II of the Roosevelt High School master plan — an 8,100-square-foot music building. The $18 million building is to be completed in 2028.
