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

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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

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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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Roicer Anderson Speerh l rama R l « rl liufel« lnKtrum« ntal Music !V1ariann« ias| « Art » ' orf£« Hans Art IVIhert Srheibel Vocal IVIusic Oeativily Expressed In Music, ' Art, Drama Almost every area »f interest was covered in Roosevelt ' s program of fine arts classes. Students had their choice of drama, v(Kal music, instrumental ex- pressi m, and art. No person in three years at TRHS could escape some contact with the fine arts department. The musical assemblies presented, the plays performed, and the art pieces exhibited all constitute part of the student life at Roosevelt. Orchestra involves Roosevelt students in a musical as well as u ademic atnio. «phere. Reflectiims of intensity are shown by Diana Kll|»ci as she sculptures her self-bust in art class. 25