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

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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

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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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Lanjjuajjes Vital Media For World Uiiderstaiidiiig FortMijii lan suajjes today have become vital to one ' s general background for literature, history and foreign affairs. Koosevelt offered the opportunity for lan uage development via study labs, class conversations, and material trans- lations. The summer abroad program, available to all students, allowed ambitious linguists to experience life in a foreign country. T v Roosevelt Language Department enabled the student to learn about the languages and cultures of different coun- tries which will be to his advantage as the world-wide communication systems expand. Lanieuafce ahs all«»H Brian Carron, Oaig McCoy, and th« other stufl nt « to | ra ' ti e speakinie C»erman an well as learning the lerammar involved. Mr. lOm Reed Iaii|ch»4 a» he explaint hoH French can he hiim »roii»« and entertaining a» %« ll a advantageous to the stuclent. Jeanne Piatt S| anii«h (chairman Elena Bonau SpaniMh Elvina l iBene lett Frenrh J« re Fan I Latin David Crahani (rerman Bohbve ! 1ri.auiehlin Spaniith I honiaH R«mmI Fr« ' nrh 24