Roosevelt High School - Lariat Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

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Block UR K. K. K, Clwb P. E. Club Sixty-11V'i1zv

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Block R H13 l3Loc1c SoC115'1'Y in the second term of its existence became the most active club in the school. The organization is limited to boy students only. A boy must have won his letter in a major sport before he is eligible for membership. Upon receiving his block letter, he automatically becomes affiliated with the club. At present there are forty block letter men. The school benefited greatly by the organization during the year. Block R men sold tickets for all the various school functions, including the Athletic games. They guarded the Helds during the contests. The boys also took charge of all the school dances and social affairs. P. E. Club oY1531BER. 1924, Miss Irma Rayburn of the physical education department called together a group of girls who were interested in a Physical Education Club. The girls drew up the constitution and composed the Candle Ritual, a form of initiation the girls take upon entering the club. The ideals of the P. E. Club are to foster co-operation between student and teacher, to foster sportsmanship and fair play, and to be always courteous. HSilent Service is its motto. In the fall term of 1926 the club fostered the good posture habits, while during the spring term of 1927. it featured the study of the lives of noble women. K. K. K. Club HE purpose of the Kappa Kinetic Klub is to promote an interest in Science. To promote these interests, it is the custom of the club to sponsor all activities connected with science. During the fall semester, the club took trips to the California Hawaiian Sugar Factory at Crockett, Sperry's Flour Mill at Vallejo, and the observatory at Mills College. A party was given near the close of the term. The officers for the fall term were: Carl Kingsbury, presidentg Henry Luders, vice-president, Doris Hobson, secretaryg Pauline Leschinsky, treasurer. Si.1'fy-dglit

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Art H12 ART CLl'l1 ranks as one of the most outstanding clubs of the school. Every organization is dependent upon it for decoration and colorful schemes at parties and plays. All scenery and stage equipment for the dramatic productions are prepared by the Art Club. During the fall semester of 1926, the Club held meetings twice a month. Art Club members took field trips to the School of Arts and Crafts, The Oakland Art Gallery, and the Oakland Engraving Company. The officers were: Anna Gonsolves, president, Aloise Currier, vice-presidentg Eleanor Olson, secretary, James Dwyer, treasurer. Camp Fire 11-IERE are three Camp Fire Groups organized in Roosevelt: The Talahi group with Miss Kathleen Sheridan as guardian, the Cheskchamay group with Miss Eunice VValker as guardian, and the Oskiya group with Miss Hulda Ruesser as guardian. :X calendar was made outlining the work to be done during the term and after school. A hike to Sequoia Park, a ceremonial, a Halloween Party, and charity work were some of the activities accomplished. The groups took charge of an assembly. The officers of the Talahi group were: Muriel Barbee, president, Elizabeth Haley, vice-presidentg Estelle O'l3rien, secretary, Helen Nagel, treasurer. Math. N February the students of the Analytics class of Roosevelt organized, under the direction of Miss Alma Adams, the Alpha Gatta Club. Its object is to increase interest in some phases of mathematics that are nottfincluded in the regular curriculum. The newest club in the school has no social objectives, but has some worthy accomplishment as its goal for each term. This term a group of talks was given at thc meetings by the different members. VVorks of calculus, the slide rule, and mathematics in every day life are some examples of subjects considered. The or- ganization really acts as a steppingstone from high school to college mathematics. Seventy