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

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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

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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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Science classes open different areas of investigation The sciences are applicable working courses, students discovered, as tfiey per- iormed experiments in science laboratories. Biology, physics, physical science, and chemistry wer e offered again this year. Physical science continues to grow in popularity. While there were no major changes in the physics classes this year, plans next year include the instruction of the slide rule and going into some areas in greater depth, while eliminating others. This should make the course more relaxed. Mr. Hewins stresses a point in one of his biology classes. Miss Maloney willingly assists two students during a chennistry experiment. Ron Adcock Biology Richard Hewins Biology Laurence Hutzell Chemistry Herman Kirkpatrick Physics Physical Science Jack Koch Biology Margaret Maloney Chemistry Harry Owen Physics Physical Science Mark Phillips Biology 17