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

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Mixer opens semester of senior events The Olympic participation in Mos- cow may have been cancelled for the US team; but it certainly was present at Roosevelt the evening of February 2. The annual Senior Mix- er, the 1980 Senior Olympics, un- covered hidden skills in the senior class with its many special events. Chairpersons Barbie Barrett, Karin McKinney, and Liz Rodgers judged the games, which included such events as a Balloon Bust, Wheelbar- row and Three-legged Races, Indian Rope Climb, Baseball Bat Relay, and, to test the strength of the senior class, a Tug-of-War for both boys and girls. For those not so athletically inclined, a Bubble Gum Blowing Contest and Peanut Roll were also provided. The Senior Mixer was the first event held by the class, and proved to be very successful according to the chairpersons, as over 110 were in attendance. Those present termed the evening a success also, and Trish McGinnis and Mel Barkely take a break and enjoy the bake sale. cited the mixer as a fantastic way to start out the semester ' s stretch of senior activities. These seven senior girls were the cheerleaders for the Tug-of-War.

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Senior Class President John Kalainov delivers The Senior Board: Row 1: John Kalainov, Susan Guthrie, Jill Downing, Keith Petrak, Wynn his class night speech to the senior class. Merryman. How 2: Debbie Stine, Lynda Paxton, Jennifer Mitchell, Jeanne Michel. Row 3: Shawn McCleran, Gordette Brown, Dennis Kelly, Matt Bogart. Senior board, committee chairpersons lead class; plan active year. Every class has its leaders, and the seniors of 1980 selected a group of dedicated students in October who worked hard both semesters to make their classmates ' final year at Roose- velt one they would always remem- ber. John Kalainov led the class as president and was assisted by vice- president Susan Guthrie, secretary Jill Downing, and treasurers Keith Petrak and Wynn Merryman. Due to the lack of homeroom, it was decid- ed to add eight advisors for more in- put into the decision making of the group. Jeanne Michel, Dennis Kelly, Shawn McCleran, Gordette Brown, Jennifer Mitchell, Matt Bogart, Debbie Stine and Lynda Paxton completed the board. The Senior board was aided by the chairmen of the committees who were responsible for carrying out the planned activities. Together, they made 1980 a memorable year for the graduating class. Wynn Merryman diligently sits at her daily post outside of the cafeteria selling tickets to the Prom. 10

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Seniors enjoy a bit of Midnight Magic Senior prom is an evening most students look forward to with eager anticipation all through their high school years. The class of 1980 was not to be disappointed, for their prom was extra special, one filled with Midnight Magic. Over 320 flocked to the Olmsted Center the night of May 10 to enjoy the festivities. Chairperson of the prom, Susan Guthrie, attempted to create a classy, starry night atmosphere with the decorations and entertainment. A seven-piece band called Shakin ' provided music for dancing and was extremely well received. Many couples called its performance excellent. For further entertain- ment, a magician performed magic tricks, to the delight of the crowd, from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. The talents of many seniors were combined to make the prom a successful evening. Prom committee chairpersons included Cheryl Danielson, who constructed the band backdrop, and Liz Rodgers, who had the heavy responsi- Top right: Doesn ' t look too bad cleaned up does she? says Steve Ca- nine about his date, Tracy Engman. Above: No, that ' s not an extravagent prom dress, it is her wedding gown. Senior LaVal Ander- son stopped by prom with her hustmnd. Brian Wheeler, before going on her honeymoon! bility of coordinating all decorations. Lisa Deaton and Kit- ty O ' Keefe were in charge of the picture backdrop, and Shawn McLeran and Brent Mellecker were responsible for favors, a black hat and scroll which were handed out to persons as they entered the dance to keep for a me- mento of the night. Wynn Merriman had a cruci al job, to be in charge of all finances for the prom. Months of plan- ning went into making Midnight Magic a success, and quite a few seniors were at the Olmsted Center all day decorating on Saturday in preparation for the big night. Decorations, which created the magical atmosphere, in- cluded the colors of black, purple, and silver, carried out in metallic streamers, the starry night band backdrop, and the city skyline picture setting. Couples could dance in the ballroom under the swirling reflections from the mirrored ball, and surrounded by the glittering lights of small decorated trees and candle-lit tables. Photogra- phers from John Roberts Studios were also on hand to take both candid and formal shots of the couples. Although the dance ended at 11:30, the evening was by no means over. Most of the couples went on to parties to celebrate one of the highlights of their year for the rest of the night . . . and some of the next day!