Roosevelt High School - Echo Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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THEME The illustrative plates in this book portray the spirit of progress and growth in America. The scope of these ranges from the prehistoric age, typifying the mystery and power of nature's own creation, on through the develop- ment of the country to the modern age, in which man has reached his present pinnacle in industrial and architectural achievement, The Art Staff, in an effort toward freedom in creative expression, chose the medium of clay, partly because the students were more familiar with it than with the other mediums so commonly used for reproduction, and also for the reason that clay may be used with facility in expressing simplicity ill form and composition. These clay models were photographed from above, symbolizing the spirit of aviation in contrast with the various moving vehicles below, so expressive of the evolution of transportation. The Art Students deserve much credit for their original and generous efforts in express- ing that which they felt was worthy of the ideals and spirit of their modern generation . . . the students of Roosevelt High School. Five

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Four DEDICATION 7. E fi' Uf the Spirit of Roosevelt. that intangible. yet dynamic force, which has stimulated the youth of our school to engage in worthy activ- ities, to count no effort too great if it be for the good of all, to cultivate the most com- mendable traits of character, and to develop the highest ideals, much has been said and more may well be said. For as the Spirit has called forth the best in each of its present followers, we believe that it will endow future followers with the same fine purpose, noble ambition, and undaunted courage. Vlfe, the present seniors, look back upon the years, spent within the halls of Roosevelt, re- viewing them as we review a drama. VVe picture the high lights a11d the lowg we hear a bit of music swelling as a breathless sigh from the throats of a hundred violinsg we see the many faces of those who daily and yearly pass through the portals of the familiar play- house. In looking back, we experience feelings of regret, love, and anticipation--regret for what is past, love for what will always be Roose- velt,'l and anticipation for what the future holds. Those who remain look forward also with varied feelings of regret, pride, and anticipa- tion-regret at the departure of loved and re- spected school-fellows, pride in what these parting friends have created, and anticipation of what they themselves in turn may accomplish. To the Spirit of Roosevelt, that intangible yet dynamic force, which moved the past, moves the present, and will move the future, we the Seniors of 1932 do respectfully dedicate this Hillcrest.

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IN APPRECIATION In the 1932 Hillcrest, it seems appropriate to make some slight recognition of the many courtesies extended by alumni friends to the Roosevelt School. On the library reference shelves o11e may End that store of boundless knowledge, the En- cyclopedia Iirittanica, a gift of the class of 1929. There, too, in a prominent place, stands the bronze bust of Theodore Roosevelt, on its pedestal, the stamp of the succeeding class. The long third-Hoor corridor gives evide11ce that this same class were not possessed of but a. single thought. The picture Castles in Spain, graces the south wall where all may see-blue sky, blue water, and ancient brown turrets with red-tiled villages below. At the opposite end is Pine Cove -more blue sky and blue water. but the trees are taller, the clouds are whiter, and there are golden sands and tropical shadows beside. Yet another acknowledgement is clue this class: we are in- debted to them for the cover design of this Hillcrest. Much might be said of the most recent alumni of the school. Cognizant of the value of finan- cial assistance in a year of stress, they contrib- uted fifty dollars to this Hillcrest, and forty dollars to the maintenance of the Rough Rider. We trust that the excellence of this book may show in some small measure the depth of our appreciation.