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

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Don For» American Hinlory C.hairman David Brees Economics American Government Keith (.arlson Economic American (Government Joseph Farnsworth World History Phylliti Jafciello orld History Robert kaveney Economics American Government Kenneth Kephart Economics American (Government Arden McClain American History f id Humanities Give Student Understanding of Man Discovering man ' s past, interpreting the present, and forecasting the future are all goals of the history department. The Roosevelt student becomes ac- quainted with the mysterious world around him during his high school years. As a sophomore, he explored world history, and was surrounded by the fasci- nating generations of the great empires. The junior encountered U.S. history and approached it carefully as he learned the true ideals of our great nation. By the senior year, he is ready to en- counter the real challenges of today. Through a continuance of study in Ameri- can government, the student learns the basic structures of our government. Economics is an abstract and extremely Mr. Treman taken a baekMeat a Kevin Walker ex|»re»»e« hix views eoneerning an eeonomie problem to the Eeonomies II seminar i roup. 22

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Forensics involves students like Steve Howard and Lee (Iramberg in current affairs and debater. Forensics was a new course offered to seniors. Students studied independently in the library on certain topics, and then discussed their findings in class. Journalism courses were available this year for three semesters. First and second semester students learned the funda- mentals of a good newspaper in theory and practice by putting out the Roundup. Students enrolled in third semester jour- nalism studied magazines and planned a magazine of their own. The Advanced Standing Program con- tinued for the third year. Accelerated studies included a course similar to many college freshmen English courses. NeH t«» Ro » » ' v« ll, lr ». Pamela eatoh replaces Mrs. Burburu 4 ld t« ' in at the eme iter. Flh« l Harold Knieli h Linda Mci ' .uiium Kn|eli!«h Janv l enn» ' Fnielish Marjjarel Rohin un Fnieli h Karliara S«m I 21

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exciting subject that is also a requirement for seniors. However, with Rooseveh ' s well-stocked library, and the events of the day, economics has proved to be (juite interesting. For those who especially were intrigued by Economics I, Roosevelt also offered a course in advanced economics, where the student delved deeper into these studies in a seminar course. By studying the various social sciences, the THRS student was better able to broaden his concept of the world of today. Amuminic anecciote , supplementary reaciinf and lively lectures all make Mrs. Jafciello s world history rla8se»« a challenge for sophomores. Barked by a film screen, Mr. V iviano intro- duces illustrated material to supplement his class lectures. Phillip Parkd Amerii ' an Hi»»l r John ShafftT World Hislorv Richard Treman Economioj merican (iovernmenl John iviano (orl l Hinlorv Charles Vt hilne American Hi»tor 23