Roosevelt High School - Roundup Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Administration Formulates Roosevelt Policy and Leading Roosevelt with a strong sense of direction, Dr. Charles Rowley has brought innovation and change. Implementing plans for improved educa- tional opportunities, Dr. Rowley, in cooperation with others, provided for a new typing room and additional science instructors. Public and inter-school affairs, as well as those of Roosevelt, are supervised by Dr. Rowley in his role as chief administrator. With a multi- plicity of purpose, he endeavors to retain the organization and unity of the student body, and to establish proper rapport between faculty and students. 14

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Academics A sliver of sparkle reflected from a test tube sets off a glimmer of awareness. Four hundred words of an historic essay main- tain meaning for a modern mind. A sketch, a line, a group of num- bers skimming paper become a reality of learning. The beauti- fully woven threads of tradition — the prisms of bursting change — Education!

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Supports Student Activities Having served Roosevelt for two and one-half years in the capacity of Boys Advisor, Mr. Don Blackman bid fare- well to the Roughriders in mid- January to become principal at Woodrow Wil- son Junior High. Assuming Mr. Blackman ' s duties as vice-principal was Mr. John Barrett, former American History teacher at Roosevelt. Mr. Barrett quickly ad- justed to the transition from instructor to administrator. As boys ' advisor, Mr. Barrett sponsors Boys ' Club as well as dealing with disciplinary problems. A familiar person to all Roosevelt students, Mrs. Velma Cross fills the position of girls ' advisor. In addition to coping with disciplinary actions, Mrs. Cross actively sponsors various school activities. Under her careful super- vision, the functions of Girls ' Club are carried out effectively. The senior board, co-ordinated and counseled by Mrs. Cross, works to benefit the entire graduating class.