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

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TOGA . . . Students attired in togas graced the tables at the annual senior breakfast, May 18. At 7 a.m. the ma- jority of the senior class had arrived, draped in colorful sheets of different patterns and shades. Co-chairpersons Marla Dille and Lisa Lindstrom succeeded in creating a Greek atmosphere, and carrying out TOGA , . . the theme “Toga” throughout the cafeteria. Hungry Greeks formed long lines, waiting not for “nectar and am- brosia” but for a typical American breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee cake, fruit cup, and breakfast beverages. While everyone was enjoying the TOGA . . . meal. President Emily Matthews and Vice-President Barney Fie read wills and prophecies that had been written by seniors about their classmates. After listening to live music provided by a student band, seniors proceeded to the auditorium for line of march practice. Upper left: Senior Greek Goddesses mingle at the Toga breakfast. Left: Doug Worman and Carole Whitmore seem to be enjoying themselves while listening to the band. Above: Bill Koehn and his friend sing at breakfast.

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Scholars receive awards at Class Night Class Night, an evening designated to honor members of the senior class, was held Thursday, May 17. Opening speeches were given by Principal Bruce Gardner and Senior Class President Emily Matthews. Senior Class Vice-President Barney Fie then passed on the Big Stick to Junior representative Ann Copley. Next Evie Bergh, Class Gift Chairperson, explained that the remaining class funds would be used toward a new video tape recorder. Following the speeches Mr. Gardner, Vice Principal Jerald Cur- nutt, and Senior Class Advisor Betty Hyde distributed honor cords, award- ed National Merit Finalists and scholarship winners, and presented Superintendent’s Awards. The highlights of the evening were the presentation of the Presidential Scholar Award to Kerry Mitchell and the announcement of the Cress O. Hoyt Award winner, Katie Boyle. After the presentation of the awards. Chairperson Marcia Isaacson invited everyone for refreshments in the cafeteria. Superintendent Art Social Science Spanish French Latin German Boys’ PE Girls’ PE Journalism Science General Business Distributive Ed Office Practice Forensics Industrial Arts Mathematics English Drama Band Orchestra Vocal Music Home Economics s Awards Julie Green Marcia Isaacson Elizabeth Shaw Steven Snyder Rebecca Campney Caroline Larew Barney Fie Betty Corbin Katherine Boyle Douglas Hagan Juliann May Mary Anneberg LuAnn Brown Eric Miller Antony Hoffman Jeffrey Sanders Kevin Hensley Heather Stanfield Thomas Rutt Rebecca Campney Carol Blome Jody Keck Seniors honored at PFC dinner The Roosevelt Parent Faculty Club (PFC) recognition dinner was held Tuesday night. May 3. The banquet’s pur- pose was to honor those seniors who had made outstanding contributions to Roosevelt in the areas of leadership, achievement, and service during their high school years. Several categories were considered as automatic selection for this honor such as students in the upper 5 per cent of the graduating class. National Merit Finalist, and student council officers. Also students who were either “R” Club of- ficers, editors of the annual, captains of an athletic team, or club presidents were invited. Outstanding students were chosen in each department as well as those who had made contributions to the school. Mrs. Carol A. Miller, president of PFC, and Mr. Bruce Gardner, principal, welcomed the students and offered their congratulations. Mr. Tom Long awarded the cer- tificates. Upper right: Kerry Mitchell walks across the stage to receive his Presiden- tial Scholar award. Left: Vice President Barney Fie presents the Big Stick to Junior Representative Ann Copley. 10

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Prom’s ‘illusions’ are grand “Grand Illusions” was the theme for the 1979 Senior Prom. This momentous dance took place at the Drake Olmstead Center May 12, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Olmstead Center was im- aginatively decorated by members of the senior board under the supervi- sion of Mrs. Betty Hyde, senior ad- visor. Balloons, mirrors, and Right: Barb Fehrs, Jeff Brooks, John Witmer, and Jane Lynch pose for the photographer before dancing to the next number. Below: Vicki Van Verth and Kellie Doyle seem to be having a good time. Lower right: Something amusing attracts the attention of Kim Dempewolf and her date. streamers were used to carry out the theme. As couples walked in, they were handed mirrors in a blue case with the words “Grand Illusions” as a souvenir from the dance. Handsome couples dressed in black tuxedos and long as well as mid-calf dresses moved to the music of the band, “Cocoa.” Music ranged from slow dance songs by the Commodores to the disco beat of Donna Summer. John Roberts was the official photographer at the prom, and smil- ing couples kept his shutter clicking. After the dance, the fun was by no means over. The majority went to parties in various homes to celebrate the remainder of the night. 12