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

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Holiday celebration draws large attendance The Most Wonderful Time of the Year was the theme carried out in the annual Christmas Dance held December 23 from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Each senior girl wishing to pay $25 was a part of the 57-member dance committee. Their donations made it possible for a glamorous dance with no admission charge; all Roosevelt students and faculty were given invitations. Preparation for the dance began months in advance. Carolyn Ely and Trudy Tappen served as co-chair- persons for the dance. Food chair- persons were Elaine Demetrion and Lisa Carey; in charge of decorations were Barb Willoughby and Jeannie Young and invitations were handled by Mary Ghrist and Patti Thorpe. Music was provided by the six- piece band Sleeper and Santa Claus (alias Mr. Everett Craft) made an appearance to hand out treats and grant Christmas wishes. ) v: Above: Have you been a good boy this year? inquires Santa Claus of his little visitor. Mr. Craft fooled everyone with his disguise and proved that no one outgrows Santa. Left: A smile brightens the face of junior Laurie Keck as she dances to the music. 14

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Front row: Carol Moore, Mike Higgins, Barry Aldridge, Courtney Neumann, Joel Kiess, Sharon Johnston, Marty Heggen, Steve Libbey. Row 2: John Ehrlich, Carolyn Ely, Barb Durden, Molly Harrington, Steve Cass, Liz Dunn, Jane Voigts, ViAnne Higgins. Row 3: Cherann Davidson, Diann Jenison, Brad Carpenter, Mindy Chateauvert, Me- linda Haag, Leesa Christensen, Sarah Wennerstrum. Row 4: Ted Johnson, Dana Davidson, Eric Coleman, Laurie Crow, Anna Davis, Nancy Anderson, Teresa Van Haaften. Not pictured: Dana Bench. Theatre Roosevelt adds 17; presents play at Arts Fair A one act play at the Arts Fair was the highlight of Theatre Roos- evelt, formerly the Roosevelt Drama Club. Some of the goals of the group were to get more people involved and make the group more open. Both of these goals were accom- plished with the addition of 17 new members of the Thespian troupe in the spring. The initiation was changed to an original candlelight service which is more formal than the previous ceremony. Courtney Neumann served as the group ' s president. Joel Kiess was vice-president; Sharon John- ston, secretary; Marty Heggen, treasurer; and Barry Aldridge, scribe. The play selection committee consisted of senior Michelle Hensley and juniors Molly Harrington and Mike Higgins. Plans were made earlier in the year to have a touring play, but this might be planned for next year since there were too many plays going on this year to make a touring play practical. Theresa Van Haaften applies stage make-up on a not-too-willing David Corbin. 13

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Top: Bring on the band! Senior Ted Economos joins in the dancing with enthusiasm. Right: The crowd was kept hopping by the variety of good dance music provided by Sleeper. Above: Until the clock struck mid- night, the dance floor was filled to capacity and the ballroom was alive with music and laughter. Evening of music, dance free to all; enthusiastic crowd enjoys festivities 15