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

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Sfudent Life ' We ore for you, one ond a One and all . . These are the words that best express the unity and loyalty of Roosevelt ' s 1600 students for both their school and each other. United, the Roosevelt student body stands to form an image of invincible school spirit and pride. The students are joined together through Roosevelt ' s numerous organizations, clubs, and extra-curricular activities. Here, they learn to work together and ignite the feeling of being one body. Student life is an important aspect of high school and essential in balancing the academic side of a student ' s school life. Learning about people and life is an instrumental part of all education. School func- tions help students to adjust to the problems and questions of the future. Roosevelt provides activities for all of its students. No one is neglected in the various career clubs, serv- ice organizations, recreation groups, and clubs for specific talents. The wide choice of functions offers an opportunity for everyone to become involved and to grow with the school. 14

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Odin lights Riders ' fire for homecoming Homecoming 1968 was highlighted by a bonfire, crowning of a queen, football game, and homecoming dance. October 3, the Project, Planning and Evaluation Committee of the Student Council sponsored a bonfire. Igniting it was Odin, portrayed by senior Chuck May- nard. October 4, football captain Chuck Blaskovich crowned Patty Dunning, Roosevelt ' s 1968 homecoming queen, in a pep assembly. Senior attendants were Sandy Brown, Ellen Teigland, Cathy Webster, and Dyanne Webster. Junior attendant was Jane Dunning and Marcia Fitzgibbon was sophomore attendant. Hoover High School was Roosevelt ' s homecoming victim as the Riders downed the Huskies by a score of 15-7. Patty was presented to the student body with her court in the traditional heart formed by the march- ing band. Saturday night The Quarry entertained couples at the homecoming dance held in the boys ' gym. The gym was gaily decorated in blue and white flowers and bright ribbon by the Student Council Social Committee. Graduates of Roosevelt were also present at the dance. Eager and spirited, Roosevelt students gather ' round the homecoming bonfire. Kindled by a victory-seeking Odin, the bonfire ignited the homecoming activities. Somewhat astonished, yet poised and regal, the 1968 Roosevelt homecoming queen, Patty Dun- ning, is presented to the student body in the traditional pep assembly. Chuck Blaskovich is her escort.