Roosevelt High School - Rohian Yearbook (Virginia, MN)

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f S LOIS TAKES NOTES on a biology experiment as other sfudents study specimens under the microscope. DOUBLE, DOUBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE: fire burn and caulclren bubble. This quotation from Macbeth describes Bob and John's chemistry experiment. Natural Science Since the modern world is to a large extent the product of scientific effort, the educated person of today needs a basic un- derstanding of the processes and methods of science to live suc- cessfully. Roosevelt's purpose of offering extensive mathe- matics and science courses is to give students this basic know- ledge. While the number of students taking advanced science in American high schools has decreased during the past 20 years, Roosevelt's science enrollment has steadily increased. Current- ly 20 percent of the student body is enrolled in Physics and Chemistry, compared to the four percent national average. While the nation's enrollment in mathematics has not de- creased at the same rate as in science, Roosevelt's enrollment in mathematics is on the upswing with thirty-three percent of the student body taking either Algebra or Geometry or both. Nine science and mathematics courses are offered to Roos- evelt High school students. Mathematics courses offered are Algebra, Plane Geometry, Higher Algebra, Solid Geometry and Trigonometry, usually taken in that sequence. Science courses are Biology, Physics, Science Survey and Chemistry. Although one science and mathematics credit are needed for graduation, all subjects are classed as electives. Biology is elected by most students to meet the science re- quirement. This course seeks to acquaint students with them- selves and other living things and to instill in them a scientific attitude. Physics is the study of matter as a carrier of energy. while Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter and the changes in composition which it undergoes. Science Survey is a general science course offered to juniors and seniors. AUSTIN RON AND LAURIE stop after class to receive exfra e planahon from Mr Eide Algebra is the standard elective of most students to meet the mathematics requirement and may be taken in junior or senior high school Enrollment in Geometry this year totaled 92 students mostly sophomores Either Algebra or General Mathematics is a prerequisite for the course Geometry while it is no longer necessary for college entrance is considered fundamental to entering the engineering profession Next in the sequence for students taking higher mathe matics is Higher Algebra. In the senior year students may elect to take Solid Geometry the first semester and Trigonom- etry the second. Science and mathematics courses are necessary in medi- cine, engineering, forestry and related fields. The long-range objective of all natural science courses is to teach students clear thinking and keen observation which are valuable to people in all walks of life.

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Home Arts and Commercial BETTY AND HER NIECE Joanne pose in pretty trocls , which affirm Betty's talent for sewing. AT THE RIGHT, Theresa models a lovel afternoon dress durin the annual Y 9 spring style show presented by the Home Economics classes. t i WITH BEVERLY TO SUPERVISE and regulate the speed of the dictaphone, Joanne practices transcribing in Miss Srnith's Office Practice class. Home Arts courses offered at Roosevelt are in two phases -cooking and sewing. Girls beginning in Home Arts take one semester of sewing and one of cooking. For the student who would like more specialized training, a full year of cook- ing or sewing is offered. As a lesson in consumer education, the girls visit a factory and a number of stores in Virginia. Purpose of the visits is to learn quality of materials and clothing. A spring style show climaxes the course. At the show, girls model garments completed during the sewing course. Cooking is offered to any girl in senior high. Students prepare foreign as well as more familiar foods. During the Christmas season the girls make Christmas cookies and other holiday dishes. A representative from a local bakery gives the girls a demonstration on the fine points of cake decorating. In addition, students learn how to choose meats and distinguish between different cuts of meat. Learning to preserve foods is another important phase of the course. Girls are taught the correct procedures for canning and freezing, Students also learn how to balance a budget. Typing I provides students with the elementary mechanics. Efficiency, accuracy and speed are stressed for future vocational or personal use. The first timed test is held near the end of the first semester. At this time, the student is expected to type at the rate of 24 to 28 words per minute. A chart is kept to show student progress. Bookkeeping prepares the student for a business career. The ledger and the journal are essential books for this course. For the purpose of convenience, the books are divided to facilitate the handling of entries. Each student is required to complete sets of project exercises stressing accuracy and neatness. Office practice is offered only to students who have completed typing. Here girls review typing and are instructed in filing pro- cedures and operation of business machinery-dictaphone, adding machine, calculator, mimeoscope and electric typewriter. Shorthand I and II are now being taught by the Simplified Gregg method. Shorthand I consists of basic shorthand principles. In the advanced course, the Gregg Company gives special merit awards to students meeting its standards of speed and accuracy. THE MORE COOKS the better the biscuits, at least that is true tor this batch that Kathryn, Karen and Jeanette are stirring up in Miss Peterson's Cooking class.

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A world cannot progress if it constantly makes the same mis- takes. Without the study of the successes and failures of the world, future voters and leaders would find the world at a stand-still. Social Studies classes seek to give students this knowledge. The Social Studies department consists of World History, United States History, Civics, Economics and Sociology. One year of World and United States History is required along with one semester of Civics and a semester of either Economics or Sociology. World History deals with world development, relationship be- tween countries and the need for friendly ties with the rest of the world. Great men and women of each country are studied in relation to the country's prosperity and position in world affairs. Civics is a branch of United States History which deals solely with the political conditions of the United States. The course covers the law, government offices, voting data and various beneficial acts. Understanding the nature of the social system, its principles and laws is the object of Sociology while Economics students learn the economic conditions and problems of the country. The general objectives of the gym and swimming classes are three fold. Physically, they try to develop the student's organic power, vitality, posture and neuro-muscular skills to help him meet life's situations. V The course also tries to develop various traits of good citizen- ship and helps the student gain sympathetic understanding and ap- preciation of physical laws and achievements that will be of value in leisure time. During the year, nine girls' sports were played including soccer, speedball, held hockey, basketball, volleyball, softball, recreational sports, badminton and table tennis. Not to be surpassed by the supposedly weaker sex, the boys also had a variety of physical activities, including the boys' version of basketball and volleyball, plus track, relays, dodgeball and several others. In swimming the student must meet certain requirements. These include mastering the crawl, backstroke, sidestroke and the trudgent. Boys also study the orthodox, unorthodox and dulfin styles of the backstroke. Lifesaving is another phase of swimming offered to seniors. In this course the student must learn different approaches, carries, de- fenses and releases. Lifesaving students obtain information on re- suscitation and boat and canoe safety from texts along with practice in the water. Social Studies and Physical Education ALL IN A DAY'S GYM PERIOD-Pat clears the buclr as Ro berta acts as spotter. LATER DURING the same gym period, Jo anne, Judy and Karen strengthen stomach muscles and test endur ance by hanging from the horizontal bars. SURROUNDED BY THREE YEARS of Social Studios reading material. Joe is eyed by Mr. Mcllvonna and Miss Simons.