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

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Mike Hand

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( Roaring Twenties excit ng motif at Spree The Spinster ' s Spree provided a triumphant finale to the busy activities of Girl ' s Club. The annual event turns the tables on the dating procedure, giv- ing girls a chance to escort their favorite beau in the true spinster spirit. Preparations for Spree began as far back as the summer months before school, with discussion of possible themes by the Girl ' s Club Board. Ac- tual work began early in January when each committee planned a booth ac- cording to the nature of the theme. The theme this year was The Roar- ing 20 ' s, complete with flappers and gambling. In the lively atmosphere of the speak easy couples could buy the latest in garters at Fanny Flappers Fashions or try their luck in the casino behind Mugsies ' Funeral Parlor. Those too tired to dance to the entertainment of the Axe could see silent movies . The highlight of the festivities was the crowning of Man of the Year, Kurt Johnson. Joan Gilham poses with the photographer at the Spree photo booth. Greg Mauk models an exquisite tie manufactured by MicheleTiedge. Debbie Traxler protects the jail with authority. 18

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Randy Kardon, as Melamed, Sue Richards, as Rifkele, and Craig Runciman, as Rabbi David, Chelm as they try to understand the differences between male and female goats. stand entranced in the one-act play entitled Tale of Thespians and Mimes present Silent Movies The Roosevelt Mime Troupe and the Thespians presented a premiere per- formance of original pantomimes and four one act plays for their show, Si- lent Movies , December 17. The 12 Mimes were preparing for their performance months before the show by creating and perfecting each pantomime. The final result was an amusing set of skits, including Sopho- more Mixer, Traffic Boy, and Pin Ball Machine. The four one act plays were as differ- ent and interesting as their titles, A Tale of Chelm , Impromptu , A Par- tridge in a Pear Tree , and The Loveli- est Afternoon of the Year . A Tale of Chelm ' ' was the story of a foolish couple who couldn ' t tell the dif- ference between a male and female goat. A Partridge in a Pear Tree was a At Right, Henry Druker, portraying the Masher of Central Park, stalks an unusually enticing victim who is characterized by Peggy Nitzke. 20 comedy musical based on the song. The gullible birdseller, Simon, was enacted by Bruce McKenzie, the aggressive Tib and her prodding mother were played by Debbie Liddy and Kitty Cochran, respectively. The Loveliest Afternoon was a duet performance portrayed with fan- tastic imagination. The two lovers were Mark Bell and Sally Lyon. Impromptu was a sharp contrast. It was the story of four actors who per- formed their lives on stage. The actors were characterized by Kathy Libby, Marilyn Hargrove, Mike Douglass, and Steve Gustafson.