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

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TRHS Counseling Department increases in importance Mrs. Seaver helps junior Shelly Grutjer choose her second semester schedule from among the numerous course offerings. With less required subjects needed for graduation, the counselors are always busy helping students plan their courses to fit their needs. The couriselors have always had an important job at Roosevelt, but this year their department is beginning to acquire even more significance. With the relaxation of the number of requir- ed subjects needed for graduation, stu- dents are being bombarded by a fright- ening number of course offerings. The counselors are here to help students wade through the many different class offerings in order to pick which ones will meet their needs and desires. In order to accomodate the ever in- creasing facilities of the Counseling De- partment, construction began this year on a new counseling wing. The new wing, which was included in the bond issue approved in November of 1969, is located between the library research room and the southeast wing of the main building. Along with the new counseling offices, an office for the registrar will be located in one corner of the addition. With the completion of the addition expected next fall, the Counseling Department will have the much needed space which it lacks des- perately at this time. Miss Beulah Newton, the new Pupil Services Coordinator, will also have her office in the new wing. Because Mr. Jerald Curnutt serves as an advisor for the entire student body, Miss Newton is available to any girls needing advice. Miss Beulah Newton Mr. Corwin Walden Mr. Belford Walker Mrs. Dorothy Wehrle

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Administrative staff is vital at Roosevelt The administrative staff plays a vital role in the shaping of our education. They must use their experienced judg- ment when considering such proposals as pass-fail grading, auditing, and the modification of class rank. However, fresh ideas are always welcome. This year an advisor was added to the administrative staff to fill the va- cancy left by Mrs. Velma Cross. Mr. Jerald Curnutt, the new advisor for both girls and boys, directs the student activity calendar and also must handle any discipline problems. Mr. Curnutt is well qualified to serve in this capacity as he has been a biology teacher and a counselor at the secondary level. Mr. Bruce Gardner, Principal Members of the Des Moines Board of Education are Mrs. Kate Goldman, Dr. George G. Caudill, Merle F. Schlampp, Herrold V. Mann, Secretary, Mrs. Jack Spevak, President; Dr. Dwight M. Davis, Superintendent; Dr. Ora E. Niffenegger; Nolden Gentry; Dr. John E. McCaw. Mr. John Barrett, Vice-Principal Mr. Jerald Curnutt, Advisor Mr. Curnutt performs many duties as girls ' and boys ' advisor, including writing passes for students who are late to class. 14

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students continue to be intrigued by math problems Math students continued this year to be intrigued by the different math courses offered at Roosevelt. For those for whom the intrigue became a little too deep, a mathematics laboratory was available. When a student was falling behind or becoming confused he was given the opportunity to receive greater individual help and guidance in the lab. Mr. Whitlatch returned to Roosevelt after a few year ' s absence. Algebra, two levels of geometry, data processing, and college math were the main courses offered this year. Attentive students listen as Mr. Anderson ex- plains two ways to divide by a fraction. Mr. Cummings flashes a bit of his humor, which has become a well-known part of the Roosevelt math system. Max Akers Geometry College Math Clyde Anderson Algebra Data Processing Vera Biddle Algebra Geometry Robert Cummings Algebra David Darling Algebra College Math Gordon Garrison Algebra Geometry Ronald Whitlatch Algebra College Math