Roosevelt High School - Rooseveltian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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DEAR FELLOW CLASSMATES, My last years at Roosevelt have been very good to me. I love the school very much, and when I look back on my old school days, maybe ten years from now, I will be proud to say that I graduated from Gary Roosevelt. Vaughn Patton To my class, the Class of 1970, I want to say, we've had togetherness, and we've had fun. I hope that we'll remember only the good times. So, to all ofmy classmates, the best. Joyce L. Ottman The 1970 Senior Class was good, as a whole. I personally feel it could have been better if the seniors had acted more mature. Best wishes to the Class of'7l, and please grow up soon . DeWayne Turner The Class of '70 is flooded with potential and dreams. Never be afraid to strive with your greatest efforts to fulfill your dreams. Success to all of you. JoAnn Lee, Salutatorian Well, this last year in school has caused me to wonder, because the world is open for me, and all I have to do now is to apply what I have learned to reach my goal in life. Darnell Powell I am proud to say that being a Rooseveltite has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. I will always be thankful to the school and its instructors for the mental and physical guidance they have given me these past four years. Temple-Jene Harris I am proud to have been a student of Roosevelt, and I will never forget my days here. May all of you remember me for I will never forget you. Marion Johnson This year at Roosevelt was one of full enjoyment for me. Although I have just been here a year. it was worth it. Good luck to all the rest of you. Alex J. Bernard I am glad I attended Roosevelt for I enjoyed my four years as a student. I wish much luck to all ofmy fellow senior classmates. Jesse Peeples, Jr. The year of 1970 was a good one in our school life. Good luck and best success. Elizabeth Anderson IO4

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Dear Students DEAR FELLOW STUDENTS As co-captain of our basketball team, I hope to look back ten years from now and proudly tell my friends and children I played basketball for Roosevelt. Richard Gordon DEAR FELLOW CLASSMATES: The three years of my playing sports here at Roosevelt have indeed been a pleasure. I consider this an honor. What has made it most memorable is your loyal support. I know we have the finest student body in this area. Maurice Buckingham DEAR CLASSMATES: Although our team fell short of achieving the ultimate goal this year, I have no doubt that without your encourage- ment we couldn't have gotten as far as we did. Thank you. Carey Jones DEAR CLASSMATES: In the time I have been here at Roosevelt High School I have enjoyed playing sports for the school and tried to make our team the best. I played football, basketball and ran track. Isaac Smith DEAR FELLOW STUDENTS: Playing basketball for Roosevelt is a great honor for me whether we win or lose. I never dreamed I'd vvear the fa- mous black and gold colors. I will never forget. Ronald James DEAR CLASSMATES: I can assure you that your support was greatly appreciat- ed bythe members of our team. For me playing varsity basketball for Roosevelt was like a dream come true. I of- ten dreamed of it. but I never thought it possible. It's an honor that I'll always cherish. Thank you. Larry' Jones DEAR FELLOW CLASSMATES: As a member of the basketball team here at Roosevelt. I would like to thank you for your support. I have one more season left to play. and I hope it will be a successful one. Michael Coleman

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Finally the time has come to say goodbye to the halls of Roosevelt. I attribute my future success to the administration and hardworking instructors of Roosevelt. Sharon L. Bradley The time has finally come to go. I enjoyed my stay. In the future I will always cher- ish the old Roosevelt days. Alonzo Titus Since the final struggle of my last four years are over and my panic and anxieties have passed, I will strive to perfect my future in every way. Priscilla Steele The last four years for me held many experiences - enjoyable ones and disappoint- ing ones. I would advise all students to prepare for the world ahead. Rosalind Harrell The last four years are at an end, but at times I feel like doing them again. William Shumpert In my four years at Roosevelt I am glad to say that I have had ups and downs lead- ing to this glorious day. Patricia Lynn Turner I have enjoyed this senior year of 1969-1970 immensely. I've acquired great amounts of knowledge, and I've learned to like and respect my instructors as well as my classmates. Farewell to these walls of knowledge. Farewell to dear Roosevelt. Dwight R. Edwards Although I haven't been here at Roosevelt four years, it has been a very pleasant experience for me. Stan Blackmon I have enjoyed working and sharing knowledge with all graduating seniors. Fare- well and may your future years be successful. Karen Y. Clayton My four years at Roosevelt were enjoyable ones. Even though I didn't do my best at all times, I can truly say I learned much. Here's to the future of the 1969-70 seniors with hopes that it brings you happiness and success. Brenda J. Rivers 105