Chocolate Milk Club
The Chocolate Milk Club: A Legacy Lives On
Some traditions stay with you long after the school bell rings, and The Chocolate Milk Club is one of them.
The club began as something simple. A small joyful ritual tied to my grandpa and the steadfast encouragement he gave without ever making a big show of it. He believed in showing up, in supporting selflessly, and in doing good without needing applause.
When he passed away, I knew I wanted that spirit to live on inside Room 1021. And so, we created the Chocolate Milk Club teacher scholarship program.
How Each Roosevelt High School Scholarship Works
INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION
Each year, the Chocolate Milk Club awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior at Roosevelt High School here in Des Moines. It’s our way of pouring back into the same community that supports this Des Moines small business every day.
Headlines aren’t the reward on our minds. For us, it’s about helping one student take their next step. Maybe that’s college, trade school, or a personal dream they’ve been working toward for years. Maybe decades. Above all, it’s about upholding a legacy of encouragement that was born long before Room 1021 came about.
And when you shop teacher shirts and apparel here, that’s the future you help fund with every purchase.
Why It Matters
SMALL ACTS ADD UP
Teachers see potential every day. We see effort, we see growth, and we see kids who just need someone to believe in them. The Chocolate Milk Club is our reminder that small, consistent acts of support can change the trajectory of a life. A piece of teacher clothing might seem simple, but paired with intention, it becomes part of something bigger. Thank you for being part of that story.
The club's biggest fan.
Today, Grandpa B still resides in central Iowa. You can see him in the picture with my grandma at their nursing home prom. He loves breakfast at Hy-Vee with his friends, spending time with his family, and sharing memories about his time in education. My grandpa and I exchange teaching stories and I keep him updated on the many new members joining Chocolate Milk Club.
Founding Members
A Chocolate Milk Club founding member is the first person from their state to purchase something from our Chocolate Milk Club collection.
Alabama- Kayla T, Tuscaloosa
Alaska- Jenna A, Anchorage
Arizona- Albert H, Tuscon
Arkansas- Frank & Bennett L, North Little Rock
California- Katy R, Arroyo Grande
Colorado- Jeffrey M, Colorado Springs
Connecticut- Morgan B, Putnam
Delaware- Michelina F, Newark
Florida- Justin S, Jacksonville
Georgia- Leigh K, Cumming
Hawaii- Charlene M, Honolulu
Idaho- Kyrsten, Meridian
Illioins- Hayden M, Carbondale
Indiana- Kristin C, Muncie
Iowa- Kerry B, Cedar Rapids
Kansas- Gracen C, Olathe
Kentucky- Madelynn S, Murray
Louisiana- Kevin & Logan D, Arabi
Maine
Maryland- Jessica Ladd, Onley
Massachusetts- Melissa B, Malden
Michigan- Emily M, Allen Park
Minnesota- Hannah M, Eden Prairie
Mississippi- Savanna L, Oxford
Missouri- Fiona B, KC
Montana
Nebraska- Syd K, Omaha
Nevada
New Hampshire- Courtney P, Manchester
New Jersey- Phoebe P, Toms River
New Mexico- Jamie O, Alamogordo
New York- Elizabeth B, Lockport
North Carolina- Stephanie S, Clayton
North Dakota- Anna M, Bismark
Ohio- Christina B, Ashland
Oklahoma- Jake I, Edmond
Oregon- Mary A, Hillsboro
Pennsylvania- Jordan P, Pittsburgh
Rhode Island- Aidan O, Middletown
South Carolina- Elizabeth K, Union
South Dakota- Luke H, Sioux Falls
Tennessee- Danielle M, Cleveland
Texas- Tara W, Pearland
Utah- Cheltina S, Perry
Vermont- Walter H, Middlebury
Virginia- Amy L, Richmond
Washington- Jairo R, Bremerton
West Virginia- Matti C, Hurricane
Wisconsin- Amy W, Bangor
Wyoming- Navy P, Casper