Roosevelt High School - Rooseveltian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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'W H. The development of certain skills permits students, re- gardless of their professional or vocational hopes and goals, to manage their personal business affairs and to participate intelligently in resolving the many problems that will con- front them in our society. When a student finds his interests leads him along a defi- nite path towards a definite goal, when there is doubt that a student is actually getting the insight and encouragement he needs in certain fields, the many departments of RHS can help to definitely pinpoint aspirations of students here at RHS. The goal of education is not necessarily a race for materi- al awards. An understanding of the complex problems and shortcomings of men is desirable. Each ten year horizon brings about complete changes in one's life. To stagnate shows lack of growth. The ranks of the RHS Alumni show a diversification and growth pattern which astounds and yet proves that challenge brings about positive results. Seniors may perhaps as others before them make many choices before settling on a chosen career. Seldom is one's choice so positive that he or she follows it without a change of heart or mind. Mrs. Leatha Sneed. Developmental Reading Instructor. ff' Nw xxx , X Y a l is i 4' - I fl K' To stand still in life means to look backwards, and to look backwards thwarts existence. The test of separating the wheat from the chaff does not come automatically. Training and help are required for such an endeavor. Students attending RHS have available helps with prob- lems so they can become knowledgable. Births and growths of new and related fields occur constantly. However, all acquired knowledges and skills should help students become productive citizens of our society. Here at RHS it is meaningful to know what students can do to help the school, and what the school can do to help students. Students need certain exposures for life success. Part of the job of the varied departments here at RHS is to convince students they can learn. RHS students have a de- sire to learn, and the ability to achieve. All school departments from the administration, clerical staff, guidance personnel, teaching staff, foods staff and custodial staff attempt to make the school atmosphere one in which learning is conducive. Most departments continu- ously undergo self examination for improved positions. Any member of the school staff may assist teachers in providing better learning situations at RHS. Mrs. Anne Thompson Instructor of Latin and English. l f-, --np- l K l

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' x . Mrs. Geraldine Houser, Developmental Reading Instructor seated. Mrs. Sarah Albritton. Miss Dorothy Riley. Miss Lona Howard and Miss Andrea Parson English Instructors. Mrs. Mabel McCants, Mrs, Natalie Ousley. Mrs. Diane Rouse. seated. Mr. William Brown. Miss Maxine Anderson. Mrs. Joanna Mariner and Miss Martha Vertreace standing members ofthe RHS English Department,

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Physical Education Programming, practice and public image are important in the RHS Physical Education department. Physical fit- ness is a nation wide, yea, yet a world concern. RHS has a sports fans department that spans the many, many years of the school's existence. Through growth, championship teams in sports and dancing have emerged bringing much recognition to the school. Students here at RHS learn by doing. Students at RHS grow by participation. The advantages of physical fitness cannot be hid. Better, healthier bodies cannot hide their lights behind barrels. Not only are RHS students unique, but their teachers are also unique. Working together brings strengths from weaknesses, courage from criticism, and knowledge and talent development from creative learning. Stimulating, motivating, arousing and challenging are the many facets of the physical development program here at RHS. Scholarships helpful to athletics in furthering their education result from participation in the class and extra curriculum sports program. The physical education department gives much time to the physical development of RHS enrollees. it 31.95-Z W . 5 rt , I it f. X ., tuvvnllhi-qv 'r - uiizuiia. U M 9 165 Women physical education instructors Mrs. Virgie Washington and Nliss Elaine Cooke seated: Mrs. Beverly Whitaker and Mrs. Catherine Cooke standing. gi- L rf' 2 I XX Xtra Coaches of the multiple sports offered at RHS Mr. Donald Leek and Mr. James Dowdell kneeling: Mr. Louis Mallard, Mr. Leonard Douglas, and Mr. Ulysses Henderson. ' Other members ofthe RHS coaching staff Mr. John Campbell. Mr. Cecil Ewing. Mr. Claude Taliaferro and Sgt. Louis Stewart, ROTC.