Roosevelt High School - Echo Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1955 volume:

NCE R_- 2 te | WANNA HUG YOU KISS YOU SQUEEZE TUU ‘BALLAD of DA 1s S08 Mek HARA RY PEQUS + ALLEN PEED pasa r ox a Ta EEDLEE DEE Watts und Mani by ser eees WAS Dis DUKE OEE es + ——) a we oe | — g Mother and Father whose love and kindness and unremitting toil have provided us with all necessities and some luxuries including the opportunity of gaining our education in one of the country’s finest schools we lovingly dedicate our annual, ECHOES Miss Callahan Librarian Gacully Leonard W, Menzi Principal William F, Wilcox Assistant Principal Physical Science Miss Baxter Miss Be English Physical Ed, History Miss Cooper Miss Crawford Latin Mathematics Social Studies Mr, Benden Industrial Arts Mathematics Mrs, Crouch Physical Ed, Mr, Golczynski Science Miss McAndless English Mrs, Fielder Home Economics Miss Gotts Mathematics Miss North Commercial Mr, Frazer English Miss Langworthy French English Miss Vint Art Mr, Gilden Industrial Arts Mr, MacDonald Social Studies English Mr, Walker Athletic Director Physical Ed, Mrs, Wilson Mrs, Sally McNamara School Nurse School Secretary Mr, Kersey Custodian Mrs, Smith Miss Lamming Fine Arts Miss Underbrink Cafeteria Mr, Wescott Mrs, Moss Mrs, Jackson Mr, Chamberlain Cafeteria Cook Cafeteria Cook Industrial Arts Dave Kilby Gretchen Falk Reba O'Bryant Class History As a class of 69 eager freshmen, we began our high school days in 1951, We were thrilled to be included in the social whirl of fun nites and dime dances, At the Spring Party we were overjoyed to make our debut into the upper-upper strata of school society, My, but we felt important participating in the clubs and sports, and campaigning for Student Council offices, In the fall of '52 we were put through our paces at the Sophomore Reception, It was then we knew that we were officially part of the high school. We, in turn, sponsored our first big formal, the Winter Wonderland, Came spring and we walked on air when Don Ableson was elected vice-president of the Student Coun- cil, We took out time, after a year of work and worry, to breathe by a breath-taking ride on the roller coaster at Walled Lake, We began our junior year by initiating the class of '56, We sported our new class rings with pride, Wilma Stiltner was the Homecoming Queen, Play production rolled around, and the class of '55 found itself busy with casting and rehearsing, We achieved the ultimate in success when all three of our can- didates were elected to the Student Council: Don Ableson, president; Jim Parker, vice president; Muriel Studt, secretary, In June we hosted the senior class at Charles McKenny Hall, For the year-end picnic we went to Edgewater Park, Then at last came the Honors Assembly, and we moved up the Senior Seats, We made it! We were seniors! We busied ourselves protecting our right to the Senior Stairs, Doris Golding rated as Homecoming Queen, We had senior pictures taken, We chose our fads « light green V-neck sweaters and planned for our trip to fabulous New York, Our dramatic abilities were brought forth at the annual play festival, In May we journeyed to Man- hattan and had a marvelous time, Then, with a tear in our eyes we surrendered our seats at the Honors Assembly, and watched as the class of '56 took over, At Commencement, on June 10, we marched up to the stage to receive our diplomas, and now we are RHS alumni, DONALD ABLESON (Don) A Man Chases a Girl Annual 4 Baseball 1, 3,4 Basketball 3, 4 Boys' State 3 Football 4 Homeworkshop Club 1 J. A. 4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3,4 Rough Rider 3, 4 Speech 3 Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, V. Pres, 3, Pres, 4 WINIFRED BALDWIN (Winnie) Beautiful Brown Eyes Band 4 GAA, 4 J. A. 4 Rough Rider 3 Howell High School 1, 2 Ypsilanti High School 3 Lincoln High School 3 e Seniors RICHARD ADDISON (Dick) I'm Gonna Buy a Paper Doll A'Capella 4 Band 1, 2, 3,4 Football 2, 3,4 Homeworkshop Club 1 j.A. 3 Jr. Sr, Plays 3,4 Mixed Chorus 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3,4 Rough Rider 4 Swimming 2 Tennis 1,2 ry ¥ JACQUELINE ASHBURNE (Jackie) tA' You're Adorable Annual Editorial Board 4 Cheerleading 2, 3, 4 F.T.A. 3,4 G. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec, -Treas, 3 Girl Scouts 3, 4 J. A. 4 Jr. Sr, Plays 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2 Orchestra 1, 2,3 Rough Rider 4 Student Council 4 CAROL ATEN Don't Cry at My Wedding Unesco 3,4 RONALD BEAL (Ron) For He's a Jolly Good Fellow Basketball 1 Football 2, 4 Homeworkshop Club 1 MARTIN BELL Sincerely A'Capella 1, 2, 3,4 Band 1.2 Honor Society 3, 4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3,4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3,4 Rough Rider 1, 2, 3, 4, Editorial Board 4 Scholastic Writing Awards 3 Speech 2, 3, 4 Swimming 1, 2, 3,4 Track 1,2 Earth Angel Band 1, 2, 3,4 Class Sec, 3 G. A.A, 2, 3,4 JANET BRANDEMILL Majorette Capt, 3,4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Seniors NANCY CALDWELL Make Yourself Comfort- able A'Cappella 1,2, 3,4 Band 1, 2, 3,4 , ‘ DORIS CALVERY G, A, A, 1, 2, 3,4 I Believe Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 = G. A.A. 2,4 Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4, , ¥ ’ Unesco 3,4 Pres, 4 = E Rough Rider 4 J. A. 4 � afd Ross Jr. High School 1 Jr. Sr. Plays 3 - Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3,4 Rough Rider 1,4 JUNE CASE Because of You GERALD CAPIZZI Annual 4 (Jerie) ¥ Cheerleading 1, 2, 3,4 Ready, Willin' and Able ; F.T.A. 3,4 Football 1, 3,4 sf G, A. A. 1, 2, 3,4, Homeworkshop Club 1 Sec-Treas, 2 J. A. 4 ; Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4, Jr. Sr, Plays 3 ‘ ; Sec, 3 Rough Rider 3, 4, : .- i Homecoming Queen's Editorial Board 4 ; Court 1 Student Council 1 : J. A. 4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3,4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Rough Rider 3, 4 Swimming Club 1, 2, 3, 4 DIANA COLF t+ JAMES COMISKY Your Cheatin' Heart ; (Jim) Mixed Chorus 3 Kos, Woman is Made for Man Unesco 3 f “ey Baseball 1,2 ‘ Basketball 1, 2, 3 Football 2, 3,4 WILLIAM COWLING (Bill) S pe JOYCE DAPPRICH Punch ; 7 With those Flirty, Rough Rider 4 Fe Flirty Eyes Kingsford High School 1, . Jr. Sr. Plays 4 2,3 RICHARD DAVEY (Dick) Hearts Made of Stone Annual Copy Editor 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1,2, 3,4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3 Tennis 1,2,3,4, Capt, 3 GRETCHEN FALK Smile When You're Feeling Blue Annual 4 Class Sec, 4 D.A.R. Award 4 G. A.A. 1,2, 3,4 Girl Scouts 2, 3, 4, Treas, 3 Honor Society 3, 4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2 Orchestra 1, 2, 3,4 Rough Rider 2, 3, 4 Swimming Club 1, 2, 3,4 Unesco Pres, 4 WILLIAM FOY (Mike) When We Come of Age Basketball 1, 2 Football 1, 2, 3,4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3 Rough Rider 4 Student Council 4 RUBY GOLDING (Doris) Man, Man for the Woman is Made GAA, 1 Homecoming Queen 4 LA. 3 Jr. Sr. Plays 43,4 Mixed Chorus 1 Student Council 2 HOWARD DIETER Unsuspecting Heart Baseball 1,2, 3,4 Boy Scouts 1 Football 4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3 Swimming 2, 3, 4 Lincoln High School 1 ELIZABETH FISHER (Liz) Make Love to Me Annual Editorial Board 4 F.T. A, 3,4, Pres.4 G.A. A, 1,2, 3,4 Girl Scouts 3, 4 J. A. 3,4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Rough Rider 3, 4 Mumford High School 1 DONNA GOINGS Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue Annual 4 J.A. 4 Rough Rider 4 TIMOTHY HARRISON (Tim) Rock Love Football 2, 3,4 Homeworkshop Club 1 J. A. 3,4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3,4 Mixed Chorus 3, Rough Rider 3, 4 Swimming 1, 2, 3,4 Tennis 1, 2, 3,4 ANTON HIMMELSPACH (Tony) Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me Baseball 1 Basketball 2 Football 1, 3,4 Homeworkshop 1 Jr. Sr. Plays 3 Rough Rider 1, 2, 3 NANCY KAYUSKA When you were Sweet Sixteen Slauson Jr, High 1 RUTHA KING Little Things Mean a Lot G. A.A, 3,4 Girls Chorus 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Unesco 3,4, Sec, 3, Treas, 4, PATRICIA LEIGHTON (Pat) After My Laughter Comes Tears F.T.A. 4 Unesco 4 Rough Rider 4 Wayne High School 1, 2, 3 EDWIN JORGENSON (Ed) I'm Just a Country Boy Boy Scouts 1, 2, 3,4 DAVID KILBY (Dave) He Had a Dark and a Roving Eye Annual Editorial Board 4 Baseball 3 Boys' State 3 Basketball 1,2 Class V, Pres, 4 Football 1, 2, 3,4 Homeworkshop Club 1 J. A. 3,4 Jr. Sr, Plays 3,4 Student Council 4 Swimming 4 GORDON LAMBERT Someone To Watch Over Me Band 1, 2, 3,4 Homeworkshop Club 1 CONSUELO MARTIN (Connie) That's All I Want From You Annual Art Editor 4 J. A. 3,4 Rough Rider 4 KENNETH MEYERS (Ken) Don't Fence Me In Homeworkshop Club 1 Rough Rider 3, 4 REBA O'BRYANT It's a Big, Wide, Won- derful World Annual Copy Editor 4 Class Treas, 4 G.A, A, 1,2,3,4 Girl Scouts 2, 3, 4 J. A. 4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3,4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3,4 Rough Rider 2, 3, 4 Speech 3 Unesco 2 Senior WILLIAM MYERS (Bill) I've Got a Hot Rod Ford and a Two Dollar Bill Class Pres, 4 Football 1, 2, 3,4 Homeworkshop Club 1 Jr. Sr, Play 3 Student Council 3, 4 BARBARA ONEY (Barb) You Call Everybody Darling Cheerleading 1, 2, 3,4 G.A. A. 1,2,3 Homecoming Queen! Court 2 J. A. 3,4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3 Student Council 2, 3 Unesco 3 CONSTANCE MILBOURNE (Connie) I'm Gonna Live Until I Die Annual 4 Band 2, 3,4, V. Pres, 3, Pres, 4 G. A.A. 1,2, 3,4 J. A. 4 Jr. Sr, Plays 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3,4 Rough Rider 3, Speech 3 Swimming Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ROBERT NISSLY (Bob) Crazy Man Crazy Annual Editor-in-Chief 4 Band 1, 2, 3,4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy Scouts 1, 2, 3,4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Homeworkshop Club 1 DA, 354 Jr. Sr. Plays 3,4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Rough Rider 3, 4, Editorial Board 4 Student Council 4 JAMES O'DEA (Jim) Little Boy Grown Tall Band 1,2, 3,4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4 Boy Scouts Treas, 1 Football 3 J. A. 3,4 Jr. Sr. Play 3 Mixed Chorus 3 Orchestra 1, 2, 3,4 Rough Rider 3, 4 Editorial Board 4 Scholarship Plaque 3 Student Council 4 SUE OSBRON Love can Change the Stars Cheerleading 2, 3,4 F.T.A. 3,4 G. A.A. 1,2, 3,4 Girl Scouts 3 J. A. 4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3 Mixed Chorus 3 Swimming Club 1, 2, 3, 4 JEWELL ROBERTSON Dim Dim the Lights Annual 4 F..T. A. 3,4 G. A.A. 1,2, 3,4 Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Girl Scouts 1, 2 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Rough Rider 3 Seniors JAMES PARKER (Jim) Behave Yourself Annual 4 Band 1, 2, 3,4 Boys' State 3 Homeworkshop Club 1 Honor Society 3, 4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3,4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3,4 Rough Rider V. Pres, 4 Editorial Board 4 Scholarship Plaque 3 Student Council Pres, 4 Tennis 2, 3,4 Swimming Club 1, 2, 3,4 Unesco 2 MARDELL SHEAR Lovely Dovey F.T.A. 4 Rough Rider 4 Unesco 4 Wayne High School 1, 2, 3 NARETA SCHOOLMASTER I Met the Cutest Little Eye Full A'Capella 3 Band 1, 2, 3,4 G.A.A, 1,2,3,4 Girls Chorus 3, 4 Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3,4 Swimming Club 1, 2, 3,4 RICHARD PUNNETT (Dick) Happy Wanderer Jr. Sr, Plays 3,4 LOIS ROBINSON That's What I Like Band 1,2,3,4, Sec, 4 Class Treas, 3 F.T.A, 4 G. A.A. 1,2, 3,4 Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3 Treas, 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 1, 2, 3,4 Rough Rider 4 Unesco 4 4, SHIRLEY SCOTT S ft. 2, Eyes of Blue Annual 4 JA. 4 Rough Rider 4 Richland High School GRACE SIGNOR Waltzing Matilda A'Capella 1, 2, 3,4 G. A.A. 1,2, 3,4 Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3,4 Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 1,2,3 3 Swimming Club 1, 2, 3,4 CHARLES SIMPKINS (Chuck) I'll Never Walk Alone Rough Rider 2, 3, 4 ANNA SIMPKINS (Ann) In Her Own Quiet Way SONJA SMITH : Sugar Lump GEORGE SMITH F.T.A, 3 That's My Desire G. A.A. 1,2, 3,4, Rec. 3, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres, 4 Capt. 3 ) Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2 y Sec, 3, V. Pres, 4 Football 1, 2,3 , Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 é “7 Orchestra 1, 2, 3,4 Rough Rider 4 MURIEL STUDT WILMA STILTNER Tenderly ' Dream When You're A'Cappella 1,2 Feeling Blue Class Sec, 2 Cheerleading 2, 3,4 ’ Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Sec, 2 Pres, 3 F,T. A. 3,4, Pres, 3 G. A.A. 1,2, 3,4 G. A.A, 2, 3,4, V Pres, 2 ae = F.T.A. Sec. 3 Girl Scouts 3 Honor Society 3, 4 Homecoming Queen 3 ‘ ; J. A. 4 J. A. 3,4 ae Jr. Sr. Plays 3,4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3 Rough Rider 4 Swimming Club 1, 2, 3, 4, V. Pres, 3, President 4 Student Council Sec, 4 RICHARD WARNER VELDA TAPSCOTT Gch) (Kay) ee | a My Secret Love Why Don't You Hurry a Boy Scouts 1 Home ih Boys' State 3 C. A.A. 2 Class Pres, 2 Homecoming Queen's Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Court 2 Jr. Sr. Plays 3,4 JA. 4 Student Council 1, 2 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3 Swimming 1,2, 3, 4, Capt. 4 Track 1,2, 3,4, Capt. 4 MARJORIE WATERS (Margie) Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend Girls Chorus 4 G.A.A 3,4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Unesco 3 Lincoln High School 1, 2 PAUL WELLS Why Don't You Believe Me Baseball 1 (Manager) Boy Scouts 1, 2 JA. 3,4 Rough Rider 3 Speech 3 Track 3,4 U.N, Model Assembly 2,4 JOHN WIARD (Jack) Under the Shade of the Old Apple Tree Annual 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3,4 Football 1, 2, 3,4 Capt. 4 Jr. Sr. Plays 3 MARION WILDER (Babe) Happy Days and Lonely Nights Rough Rider 3,4 JOYCE WEBSTER I'm Always Hearing Wedding Bells Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3,4 G. A.A, 1 Rough Rider 3 JUDITH WHITE (Judy) Melody of Love Unesco 2,3, V. Pres. 3 Ypsilanti High School 1 SUZANNE WILCOX (Susie) Smiles Annual 4 Band 1, 2, 3,4 G. A.A. 1,2, 3,4 J. A. 4 Jr. Sr, Plays 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3 Orchestra 1, 2, 3,4 Rough Rider 3, 4 ROBERT WILSON (Bob) Cuddle Up a Little Closer Basketball 1, 2, 3,4 Football 1 Homeworkshop Club 1 LAS Jr. Sr. Plays 3,4 Tennis 2 Track 1 Individual pictures of James Hendrix and Jon Faily were not available, JAMES HENDRIX JON FAILY (Jim) (Jack) Count Your Blessings Time on My Hands Class Pres, 3 Jr. Sr. Plays 3,4 Student Council 3 Class Sponsors Louis A, Golzynski M, Thelma McAndless First Grade Class of 1944 First Row, left to right: Gordon Lambert, Muriel Studt, Alice Campbell, Jerry Allison, Suzanne Wilcox, Sonja Smith, Delores Bivens, Tim Harrison, Second Row: Dudley Howe, Diane Smith, Nareta Schoolmaster, Tony Himmelspack, D avid Rendel, Gretchen Falk, Jacqueline Ashburne, Connie Martin, Carol Allward, Third Row: Cathryn Blanford, Connie Milbourne Gail Sinkule, Nancy Jackson, Pat Hurdley, Jim Parker, Bob Nissly, Jim O'Dea, Jimmy Organ, Clinton Fisk, by,Ableson,Parker end 54 Boys State by Don Ableson (This summer when most of P kids were at home getting ed to the idea of vacation, in Ableson, David Kilby, id Jim Parker were over on Pp Michigan State College mpus learning how govern- nt operates. They were P RHS representatives to 1954 Wolverine Boys learned fast. The st few days they thought py were in the army. Up 6:00 and march and march id march. Oh—those aching Pt Don had the distinction of ing the first Boys Stater bm Ypsilanti ever to be minated for Lt. Governor of ys’ State. Don and Dave Dk part in the program “A rd’s Eye View of Boys Ate.” Don was chairman of Pp panel and acted as mod- htor. Senior Class Activities Senior Classmen Receive Proofs Senior proofs have been on display in corridor and class- room ever since Oct. 13, when McClure’s Studio delivered the goods. “Which shall I choose? Do you like this one?” have been ricocheted from floor to ceil- ing. “You look too fat, you look too thin, you look to square, you look too cube.” These re- marks have been bandied about, but come June, 74 handsome senior pictures will be hanging in the corridors Seniors to Saunter Out In Mint Green Sweaters It’s been quite a struggle, but the seniors have finally decided on a fad. The choice is mint green orlon V-neck sweaters. Jerie Capizzi volun- teered to'take sizes and orders, and is always equipped with his tape measure. The sweaters will probably be seen around RHS about the first part of February. The sweaters are being purchased at the Sport Shop. Senior Spot Show Girls Making Money “Give me a hot dog.” “How much is coffee?” “Where are the potato chips?” For an hour and a half each Friday night, five hard-working brave girls were besieged by these queries. Selling refreshments at Roosevelt's home _ football games this fall were Liz Fisher, Kay Tapscott, Nancy Kayuska, Donna Goings and Shirley Scott. Of course, there were a few men backing them up. The profit received goes in- to the senior class trip fund. Liz said, “It was a wonderful experience because everyone worked so hard.” ’°55 Grads Tackle Jol To Speed Exit-Takin Seniors have advanced o more step up the ladder } ward graduation. With fa chosen and caps and gow ordered, the seniors this tin have looked ahead to co mencement announcemeni These were chosen by cz vote after a committee of B Myers, Dave Kilby, Gretche Falk, and Reba O’Bryant, class officers, narrowed field down to three. Select was an informal announs ment letter sporting the R.H! scarlet and gray crest. Senior Citizen Hosted By Ypsi’s DAR Chapter Gretchen Falk, the Roos vel t winner of the “Good Ci izenship” award, was a gue at the February meeting | the Ypsilanti Chapter of ti Daughters of the Americ! Revolution. It was held Fi day, the 18th at 2:30, Charles McKenny Hall. Goi Citizens, Marcia Damoos Ypsilanti High School; Shi ley Sampier, Lincoln Hi School, and Mary McMulla Marlys Ackerman Henry Bargert Bill ‘Aldrich Jim Berry — Sue Brien f Roy Buck The class of 1956, have completed a year of much doing. Class officers - Roy Buck, president; Lynn Morse, veep; Pat Brown, secretary; and Jo Greenstreet, treasurer headed up the Sophomore Re- ception and the Junior Senior Prom, Yvonne Brigirnan Carloyn Calvery Patricia Brown Ona Carter Eleanor Cochran Ellen Elliott Pry { Brown Anniatte chanics gne Gary Cook John Falk Bill Durant Marilyn Ferry Donald Menzi James Oney Doris Hoskins Mary Kayuska Donald Langworthy Elizabeth Lobbestael = ai Lynn Morse Carol Myers John Osborne Jenny Ortkiese Marilyn Fiegel Nancy Foy Jo Greenstreet Carl Henderson Delores Himes David Kelley Jim Lonsberry Lynda McMinn Juniors Trespassing on Senior Stairs The following members of the junior class were absent when the pictures were taken: Joyce Graves, Margaret Staskie- vitz, . Roland Irwin Arlene Patterson Juanita Perry Juniors Thomas Pleuss David Rendel Rosemarie Savage ae a. a % 4 he SB; ? . i Je Jerrie Schultz Jane Ann Simmons Alice Smith Sandra Stanifer The Junior-Senior Plays, Band, Orches- tra, GAA, Cheerleading, and Student of Council, as well as Junior Achievement, provided extra-curricular activity. The men of the class supported the sports program, and Roy Buck captained the baseball aggregation. Don Taylor Bill Wagner Vance Ward Nancy Wilson Barbara Youngerman LuNella Aller Janet Arning Peggy Aston d b Bill Bailey Bill Baker Bill Bohn s a ae Betty Bradford Joyce Brooks Suzanne Brown Mary Ann Candia � SN ta Joel Clark Bill Collins Jim Croff Charles Darby Formally initiated into senior high school by the juniors at the fall Sophomore Recep- : tion, the class of 1957, in turn, hosted the a senior high at the annual Christmas Dance, Fun-nites, noon hour dances, and dime Bonnie Decker John Erikson Alex Fisher dances added to the social life of the soph- omores, and the various organizations of RHS provided extra curricular activities, t : Ss we OS - SEN eae |) Beverly French Jim Glover Travis Griffin aia Jim Hanson Mary Harris Sophomores Charles Herndon Linda Heywood Lynn Hunt Helge Johanson Gene Lamb Alice Lauer Theresa Leininger Judith Lobbestael Tom MacKenzie Sophomore Homeroom Party The following members of the sopho- more class were absent when the pictures ; were taken: Mike Capizzi, Bill Ingram, i a Leon Steers, Pat Taylor, : Sylvia Mason Mike Kressler + Janet Lonsberry Mary Manion Larry Milbourne Mary Ellen Kruse Sue Martin Bruce Moody Eugene Mosier Connie Mulder Sandra Murdock A. Dean Israel Mary Jane Nissly Barbara Obermeyer Aes 4 Be ys Patricia Plummer Jill Richardson John Sattler Douglas Schill Gail Scott Harry Shaefer A Charles Silkworth Barbara Smith Alfrieda Steeb Jim Stevens Alan Stewart Frank Stiltner The male aggregation participated ac- tively in the sports department, Track, . swimming, football, basketball, tennis Daniel Teare Bob Ungrodt Brenda Ver Vaecke and baseball- all phases rated their quota of sophomores, In their first year of senior high, the class of 1957 proved outstanding. Bob Watling Rene Whitmire Karron Worley Dewey Barich Gary Barnes James Blodgett yu pe Elizabeth Brown Sally Anne Brown Freda Campbell Judy Campbell Lillian Champagne Barbara Clark Pe en Sandra Davis Clifford Dickey Diane Dusterhoft Arthur Dykman Karen Erickson Charlotte Fitch ‘ . Louise Frei Jeannie Gex Barbara Goings - Senior Court Punishment ed “ George Goodman Loren Hansen Jean Hartman Bob Kidd Shirley Markva NY P wt AW Nancy Nass Linda Parrett . 4 s é Nancy Kline Judy Martin jill Nelson Micheal Patrick Karen Koch Ann Manion Rebecca Obenauf Mary Payne 4 Linda Isbel] — Pe Lee Judson Dianna Kersey Marilyn Kersey Beverly Koernke Bill MacKenzie Mike Mallory Karen Mike Alan Moore Last fall the ninth grade, starting a new phase of their education, entered high school, They were officially welcomed at the Spring Party given by the senior class of 1953, They participated actively in the organizations available to them, which included athletic squads, GAA, chorus, FTA, and Scouts, i 4 Se a Kenneth Ross Greta Salyer K ‘ : ‘S Sally Simmons Judy Smith Judy Stevens Scott Skinner Marie Studt Carrie Taylor Peggy Taylor Cass Terry Fred Thomas ia Veronica Virtue Bob Wagner Barbara Walker “eS Freshmen in Library The following members of the fresh- men class were absent when the pictures were taken: Donald Fensch, Barbara — Py Nb Nak 8 David Waters John Weismiller Caroline Wilson ¥ = Jim Aldrich Ronald Anderson Ae Rita Bolden Sally Brown Linda Buck Lee Chrysler Brenda Clay Jon Collier Betty Lue Coln Wanda Sue Coln Robert Dando Cora Mae Dykman Susan Erickson David Fensch Don Foreman Noon Hour Dances ' Sete Karen Gex Gary Gray Kenneth Hansen Virginia Harris Linda Heaven Dolores Hilmoe f ighth Grade =f Ais CZ Dean A. Howe Douglas Kilby Beverly King Bonnie Kinsey Lorelyn Kuchler Betty Linton . The enthusiastic eighth grade realized their ambition of taking a larger part in the activities of RHS, They have initi- ated social affairs for their class and in- 4 creased the popularity of noon hour dances Pamela McClure David McGaffin David Marsh and fun nights, The 1959'ers enjoyed ' their own Christmas party. Some of the boys are members of reserve athletic teams. Virginia Martin Judy Morey Suzanne Morrison Robert Mosier Jim Nelson Edwin Pear oo, 22 jill Pinnell Virginia Polliey Margaret Porter Jim Rowland Pamela Shepherd Carter Stone Tom Tapp Fie 7 Nancy Weber Eighth Grade Preparing for Play The following members of the 8th grade were absent when the pictures were taken: Sharon Lee, Nancy Mark- va, Jack Webb, Bob Wilcox Henry Wismer Linda Youngerman a a | AD its Margaret Abercrombie John Anderson William Armstrong Seuenth Grade Harold Belcher Duane Betts Rodney Beutler Paul Clay Sidney Cowling Julie Davis Beth Dykman The seventh grade engaged in numerous activities during '54-'55. They sponsored junior high fun-nites at which swimming and dancing were main events, To in- crease the junior high recreational oppor- tunities, dancing, basketball and games Robert Eoff Larry Estey were conducted during the noon hours, The annual Christmas party highlighted the year's social events for the class of 1960, 4 745 Lois Fields George Frei Carl Furtney 9 Joan Harris Robert Lampheer BE | Claudia Marshall Beverly Martin Dianne Mead Lynn Mead Shas Jeffery Horton Susan Lee Donna Martin Bob Mickelson Paul Gaboury Barbara Goodwin hes AO Malen Hall z: Douglas Houck Richard Gray Craig Hammon Lai Larry Judson Dianne Lonsberry Bonnie McFall Art Class t? SS £S } UK Merry Montonye Betty Middleton Ted Moody Sharon Mullreed Bruce Osborne Judith Perry G Linda Robinson David Salyer Meet ea Diane Sovey Katherine Staskiewitz Roslyn Taylor Karen Teare Tom Wainman Music Class The following members of the 7th grade were absent when the pictures were taken: Bonnie Baker, Linda Simpkins, 3 Peggy Scheffler Robert Sheafer Tom Silkworth 89 Kay Thayer Ann Thomas reas David Wheeler Jerry White 9 Weslie Wilde � Judith Worley 1 Hh DV OF OS 9 o speech 7595 Oratory, Dromotie and Eaterrer contests — Feb. 23, ! UN ESCO — 12:20 —today Student Council jr 00 — Tues. a TI i sé ‘is iss MF-OTHEOH M- TORE WD Reading left to right: Row 1, Jean Hartman, Barb Obermeyer, Mr, Menzi, Muriel Studt; sec- retary, Don Ableso; president, Jim Parker; vice president, Jackie Ashburne. Row 2, Judy Smith, Art Dykman, Robert Eoff, Mike Foy, Jim Oney, Bill Durant, Bud Milbourne, Dave Kilby, Bill Myers, Gene Mosier, Bob Nissly, Susan Ericson, Joyce Wales, Merry Montonye. During 1954-55, the Student Council was industrious and resourceful, It sponsored noon hour and dime dances, Homecoming, yearbook name contest, amateur hour, and the magazine drive, From the proceeds of the drive, the S, C, purchased records, basket- ball and swimming equipment, ts Magazine Sale Amateur Hour Although Roosevelt's council has been ac- tive for a quarter century, only this year did it affiliate with the National Association of Student Councils, To learn how other coun- cils operate, the Roosevelt group visited Lin- j coln School S, C, and hosted the y, High f | council, sa a ? : Visiting Railsplitters Queen: Doris Golding Frosh Attendant Nancy Nass Reigning in beauty over the Home- coming was Queen Doris Golding with her court, The girls were brought on to the field at half time, and Doris was crowned by last year's queen Wilma Stiltmer, Then the Court watched the forthcoming victory over Flat Rock and attended the postgame Homecoming Dance, The upper classes nominated the four candidates for the Homecoming Court, and from these the student body voted for the Queen, Junior Attendant Lynda McMinn Soph Attendant Jill Richardson , ‘te nto ! Reading left to right: Row 1, Jerrie Schultz, Nancy Caldwell, Jim O'Dea, Jerie Capizzi, Bob Nissly, Miss McAndless, Martin Bell, Jim Parker, Lois Robinson, Gretchen Flak, June Case, Row 2, Doris Hoskin, Sue Wilcox, Carol Myers, Jackie Ashburne, Jim Berry, Don Menzi, Mike Foy, Jim Oney, Don Ableson, Tim Harrison, Alice Smith, Barbara Younger- man, Sonja Smith, Liz Fisher, Muriel Studt, Sandy Murdock, Elaine Schock, Row 3, Nancy Wilson, Janet LaChance, Jo Greenstreet, Nanci Foy, Su Brien, Judy Labbestael, Connie Mar- tin, Reba O'Bryant, Connie Milbourne, Doris Calvery, Carol Lake, Lorry Kuchler, Sue Erickson, Linda Isbell, Charlotte Fitch, Reading left to right: Jim O'Dea, Jerrie Capizi, Mike Foy, Bob Nissly, Miss Mc- Andless, Martin Bell, Jim Parker, Rough Rider Poll Reveals Students’ Holiday Pursuits RHS Students Prepare For Democracy Contest Some Girls Learn Art of Driving Roosevelt Wins Gridiron Finale Yearbook on Way FHA Confab Plans Class Vote Roosevelt Chapter Rough Rider Printers Names Staff Reading left to right: Row 1, Reba O'Bryant, Connie Milbourne, Bob Nissly, Connie Martin, Liz Fisher, Miss McAndless, Jackie Ashburne, Row 2, June Case, Gretchen Falk, Sonja Smith, Sue Wilcox, Jewell Robertson, Dave Kilby, Jerie Capizzi, Dick Davey, Don Albeson, Kay Tapscott, Wilma Stiltner, Row 3, Jim O'Dea, Jim Parker, Absent, Shirley Scott, Donna Goings, Name Contest Winners Miss Virginia Vint congratulating senior Doris Calvery who won the annual name contest, Ted Moody whose entry, Memories, won second prize looks on, = anes Reading left to right: Row 1, Bob Nissly, Connie Milbourne, Reba O'Bryant, Connie Martin, Liz Fisher, Jackie Ashburne, Row 2, Dave Kilby, Jim Parker, Miss McAndless, Dick Davey, IDLINGS OF THE KING by Earle Remington King Arthur, , . � Robert Nissly Guinevere. . i + « � gune Case Merlin ..... «es Jon Faily Modred .. . + Robert Wilson Page . 6 « F Richard Warner Sir Lancelot . 2... «eee Tim Harrison Student Directors Nancy Caldwell Nareta Schoolmaster THE DEAR DEPARTED by Stanly Houghton « « Don Ableson § - Richard Davey Henry... . « Dave Kilby Mrs, Slater , + � � e e Muriel Studt Mrs, Jordon , oc ee « we SOnja Smith WICHMER 65 6 Soe ag ace o 60 2 JOYS Dapprich Student Directors Shirly Scott Grace Signor ‘ P| —;_ ARIA DA CAPO by Edna St, Vincent Millay Columbine � � Jackie Ashburne Corydon , + � « � James Parker Cothurnus + « « Michael Foy Pierrot .. © 2 0 +e © © © © © e Martin Bell Thysis . . 46 «++... « «Richard Punnett Student Directors Donna Goings Margie Waters TWO CROOKS AND A LADY by Eugene Pillot Cs et eee ee ee - � Jim Berry Police Inspector , « « Sid Brown Tusa . o-s ss 6 Jerrie Schultz Miller, the Hawk, + « « Roy Buck Miss Jones. . . « « « « Pat Brown Mrs, Simms-Vane .....-. - « Nanci Foy Student Director Janet La Chance BARGAINS IN CATHAY by Rachel Field Miss Bliss. « . . « Nancy Wilson Miss Doty « « « � « Carol Myers Miss Emily Gray . Jo Greenstreet Jerry O'Brien... � « « Vance Ward Thompson Williams Jr, - + « John Falk A Gentlemen, . . 2.6... . + «William Durant Student Director David Kelley ALL THIS AND ALLEN TOO by Joan Allred cece ee eee oe © @ Lois Robison © 8 0 6 6 2 0 0 @ 0 « « Doris Golding eee eee ee oe e © © Gretchen Falk cee eee eee « « e Reba O'Bryant ee eerceceecec ce « Sule Wilcox Student Directors Doris Calvery Rutha King A WEDDING by John Kirkpatrick Aunt . . 20 6 2 6 + + 6 © © « @ Arlene Patterson Best Man ... « « « « «Donald Menzi Bride . . se 0 - � Barbara Youngerman Bridegroom, ,... « « + « «James Oney Bride's Father .... + « « � «David Rendel Bridegroom's Mother. .... . Jewell Robertson Groomsman . « «ss .«.«s +. � jJames Walker Student Director Rosemarie Savage The Junior-Senior Plays, presented the nights of March 30-31, were sponsored by Miss Thelma McAndless, Play Director, and directed by students from the Michigan Normal drama department, assisted by student directors from RHS, The very enjoyable perform- ances were the result of six weeks of rehearsing which began immediately after the classes had selected and casted their respective plays, The first night's billing of four one-act plays included All This and Allen Too , Two Crooks and a Lady , Idlings of the King and Aria Da Capo , The audience, provided with ballots and requested to vote for two productions they liked best, chose Aria Da Capo and Idlings of the King , These two plays completed the second night's program which also included The Wedding , Bargains in Cathay and The Dear Departed , The acting, as well as the staging and lighting for the performances, on both evenings, was done by students from the classes of 1955 and 1956, The orchestra, under the direction of Mr, Riley, provided music between plays and during the intermissions, Reading left to right: Row 1, Linda Buck, Judy Morey, Sally, J. Brown, Pam McClure, Virginia Harris, Sharon Lee, Peggy Porter, Pam Sheppard, Row 2, Weslie Wilde, Peggy Scheffler, Judy Perry, Linda Plummer, Betty Middleton, Susan Lee, Ann Thomas, Julie Davis, Roselind Taylor, Virginia Susan Richards, Row 3, Beverly Martin, Bonnie Baker, Mary Montanye, Diane Sovey, Peggy Ann Abercrombie, Kay Thayer, Donna Martin, Joan Harris, Scouting is open to all students genuinely interested in and willing to live up to the Scout ideals and standards, At Christmas the Senior Scout troop adopted a family and supplied food, gifts, and clothing, In the spring the tropps entertained its senior class mem bers at a luncheon, Reading left to right: Row 1, Charlotte Fitch, Veroinia Virtue, Mary Harris, Treasurer, Carol Myers, Secretary, Nancy Caldwell, President,Sonja Smith, Vice President, Linda Isbell, Dina Kersey, Row 2, Marilyn Kersey, Ellen Elliott, Grace Signor, Pat Plummer, Gail Scott, Alice Smith, Nanci Foy, Reba O'Bryant, Lois Robinson, Karen Mike, Row 3, Carrie Taylor, Rebecca Obenauf, Alfred Steeb, Joyce Brooks, Shirley Markva, Muriel Studt, Jackie Ashburne, Liz Fisher, Gretchen Falk, June Case, Reading left to right: Row 1, David Wheeler, Don Menzi, Dave Rendel, Jim Oney, Bob Nissly, Bill Durant, John Falk, Bob Sheafer, Row 2, George Frei, Bill Armstrong, John Anderson, Leigh Moore, Bob Ungrodt, Edwin Pear, Jim Nelson, Bob Wilcox, Dave McGaffin Tom Silkworth, Jerry Furtney, Lee Chrysler, Doug Kilby, Row 3, Doug Houch, David Goings, Richy Grey, Jim Aldrich, Don Foreman, Absent, Charles Silkworth, Bob Wattling, Tom Tapp, Scouting at Roosevelt is open to any student who can meet the basic requirements and will try to maintain the scout standards, Much time in every troop is spent on outdoor activities, badge requirements, and service projects, The Boys Scouts helped usher at football games in Ann Arbor, During Christmas vacation they had a successful Winter Camporee and planned a camping trip at Bruin Lake during Spring vacation, : Me f ¥ 3 Se 3 Es ch uf By] Reading left to right: Row 1, Doug Kilby, John Horton, Bob Wagner, Cass Terry, Mike Mallory, Bob Mayo, Dave McGaffin, Jim Aldrich, Row 2, Ronald Anderson, David Lensch, Henry Wismer, Jim Nelson, Bob Wilcox, Kenneth Hansen, Bob Dando, Lee Chrysler, Don Foreman, BISA HIGN Reading left to right: Row 1, Grace Signor, Carol Myers, Mary Harris; recorder, Sonja Smith; president, Mrs, Crouch, Janet Brandemill; vice president, Barbara Youngerman; treasurer, Alice Smith, Nanci Foy, Lois Robinson, Jackie Ashburne, Row 2, Theresa Leininger, Mary Manion, Janet LaChance, Jo Greenstreet, Su Brien, Nancy Caldwell, Reba O'Bryant, Sue Wilcox, Connie Milbourne, Jewell Robertson, Alice Lauer, Row 3, Nancy Wilson, Jerrie Schultz, Winnie Baldwin, Nareta Schoolmaster, Margie Waters, Liz Fisher Gretchen Falk, Muriel Studt, Joyce Brooks, June Case, Absent, Janet Arning, Mary Jane Nissly,Barb Oney, Wilma Stiltner, Sue Osbron, The Girls Athletic Assocation, Mrs, Florence Crouch, advisor, is open to all girls in grades 9 through 12, There are no requirements to join, except the desire to play and have whole hearted fun with other girls in the school, The sports offered this year were football, volley- ball, basketball, bowling, and baseball, The Association entertained the football team at a weiner roast at the close of the season, The highlight of the GAA year is the annual banquet, Awards are given to point winners, and the new officers are announced, Unesco, a member of the Michigan Council for UNESCO, carries on a program of international correspondence and aid for needy school children of Europe, The club is open to all those who are interested in the study of international understand- ing, It provides Unesco information on the local level, Reading left to right: Row 1, Doris Calvery, Lois Robinson, Jo Greenstreet, Miss Baxter, Gretchen Falk, Mardell Shear, Rutha King, Row 2, Peggy Aston, Janet Arning, Sue Brown, Mary Ann Candia, Pat Leighton, Me—TK SE-EM|H Reading left to right: Row 1, Nanci Foy, Grace Signor, Nareta Schoolmaster, Sue Brien, Co-president, Muriel Studt; president, Gretchen Falk, June Case, Jewell Robertson, Row 2, Joyce Brooks, Jo Greenstreet, Connie Milbourne, Ellen Elliot, Barb Obermeyer, Judy Stevens, Judy Martin, Linda Heywood, Caroline Wilson, Row 3, Pam McClure, Mary Harris, Suzanne Morrison, Dolores Hilmoe, Rene Whitmire, Jill Richardson, Marie Studt, Virginia, Harris, Absent, Mary Jane Nissly, Sue Osbron The Sinkopaters, a synchronized swimming club, is open to all girls at RHS, provided they can pass specified requirements, The year's program revolves around the im- provement of basic synchronized swimming skills and the composition of routines for the annual swim show, In the fall the club presen- Swimming Club Act ted their Commercialitis exhibition, This spring they entertained the varsity swim team at a dinner party, Roosevelt's Future Teachers Club, named in honor of Principal Leonard W, Menzi, was formally initiated, November 29, 1954, It is open to all students interested in teaching, Throughout the year members have been observing classes in the elementary grades of Roosevelt and Rackham, Reading left to right: Row 1, Lois Robinson, Reba O'Bryant, Lynda McMinn; vice president, Barbara Youngerman; secretary, Miss Baxter, Nanci Foy; treasurer, Liz Fisher; president, Jackie Ashburne, Row 2, Jane Ann Simmons, Nancy Wilson, Jerri Schultz, Jewell Robertson, Kay Tapscott, Wilma Stiltner, Carol Myers, Doris Hoskins, Elaine Shock, Peggy Aston, Pat Leighton, Mardell Shear, June Case, Mary Ann Candia, Janet LaChance, Absent, Sue Osbron, FOR.SSQY AM SOPHR Oe. BOA —_— — ——s sae ae « ‘ _ Reading left to right: Row 1, B, Wagner, T. Pluess, J, Oney, S. Brown, D, Kilby, D, Rendel, P, Wells, D, Ableson, T. Allen, Row 2, J, Schultz, R, Buck, C, Henderson, J, Capizi, J, O'Dea, T. Harrison, C, Martin, P, Brown, R, O'Bryant, J, Case, B, Durant, Row 3: S, Scott, D. Goings, K. Tapscott, W. Stiltner, S. Brien, L, Fisher, B. Nissly, M. Ackerman, Y. Brigman, W. Baldwin, D. Hoskins, E, Shock, B, Aldrich, Row 4, N, Wil- son, C, Myers, J, Greenstreet, P, Stskievitz, N, Foy, L, McMinn, B, Youngerman, N, Caldwell, A, Smith, S. Stanifer, J, Ashburne, J. LaChance, S, Wilcox, M. Studt, C, Milbourne, In 1954-55 more than a score of juniors and seniors from RHS participated in the Ypsilanti Junior Achievement program, The in« dustrious Achievers formed companies, chose products, selected officers, sold stock, manufactured their products, and netted themselves a pretty coin, The purpose of Junior Achievement is to give youth a knowledge of and insight into the business world of today and to prepare them for the business world of tomorrow, The J.A, companies which operated in Ypsilanti this year were: Jay Coaster Company, Belco Products Corp,, J.A. Royal Products, Inc,, Mojar Co,, J. A, Specialty Co, and J,A, Art Craft Co, For the third consecutive year, Roose- velt's speech team romped home from the District Forensic Contest wearing all five place crowns, The outcome of the 1955 Regionals is not yet decided, but should Roosevelt School repeat its 1954 per- formance, it may bring home four or five firsts, All RHS sophomores have a fling at oratorical declamations; the juniors and seniors select among the other acti- vities, but oratory has overall emphasis, Miss Thelma McAndless supervises the speech program, Row 1: left to right: Martin Bell, Lynda McMin n, Lois Robinson, Row 2: Paul Wells, John Seattler, Dick Addison, Harry Shaefer, Absent: Don Ableson, Bill Wagner, SQ .S : WN SS, WRROSS eS aAN Ss al Rvs SQA ee 4. es eS = Laie a ha Majorettes-Janet Brandemill, Sandra Murdock, Marie Studt, Nancy Caldwell, Row 1, left to right: Doug Schill, Jim O'Dea, Donna Martin, Jane Simmons, Linda Isbell, Charlette Fitch, Mary Harris, Row 2: Dewey Barish, Curt Barnes, Joan Harris, Bob Shaefer, Nareta Schoolmaster, Jerrie Schultz, Jo Greenstreet, Susie Wilcox, Virginia Harris, Winnie Baldwin, Larry Milbourne, Gene Mosier, Betty Brown, Bill Durant, Bob Watling, Jim Blodget, Lois Robinson, Linda Heywood, Row 3: Bob Ungrodt, Bill Hornberger, Larry Hoffman, Bob Wagner, Judy Smith, Linda Parret, Mabel Hansen, Sonja Smith, Connie Milbourne, Alice Smith, Don Menzi, Jack Ellwell, George Riley, Carol Meyers, David Rendel, Charles Silkworth, Bob Nissly, Loren Hanson, John Erick- son, Dean Howe, John Osborn, Bob Wilcox, Gordon Wilcox, Ken Ross, Gary Barnes, Jim Parker, Row 4: John Falk, Maurice Riley, director, a Row 1, left to right: Bob Nissly, Lois Robinson, secretary, Connie Milbourne, president, Don Menzi, vice president, Susie Wilcox, attendence officer, Nancy Caldwell, Row 2: Dewey Barish, Gene Mosier, Bill Durant, Nareta Schoolmaster, Janet Brandemill, on erty ate ao, tae nen hemi) mee . sr : ae ee - ee pt A Row 1, left to right: Martin Bell, Don Menzi, Marie Studt, Wessly Wile, Sonja Smith, Ellen Eliott, Row2: Rene Whitmire, Roy Buck, Barbara Tate, Mary Lee Payne, Charlotte Fitch, Mary Harris, Jill Richardson, Linda Isbell, Duane Betts, Nancy Caldwell, Connie Milbourne, Reba O'Bryant, Susan Erickson, Row 3: Gret- chen Falk, Sandra Murdock, Karen Erickson, Julie Davis, Dewey Barish, Jim O'Dea, Doug Schill, Linda Hey- wood, Lois Robinson, Jerrie Schultz, Carrie Taylor, George Riley, Row 4: Susanne Wilcox, Betty Brown, Bob Watling, Jim Blodget, Gene Mosier, Larry Milbourne, Jim Parker, Bob Nissly, Maurice Riley, director, John Flak, Jack Elwell, Alice Smith, David Rendel, Carol Meyers Reading left to right: Row 1: Barbara Obermeyer, Elizabeth Brown, Sandra Murdock, Nancy Caldwell, Grace Signor, Ellen Elliot, Jo Greenstreet, Row 2: Tim Allen, Martin Bell, Dick Addison, Doug Schill, Paul Wells, Harry Shaefer, Reading left to right: Row 1: Jo Greenstreet, Jill Richardson, Lynda McMinn, Alice Smith, Barbara Youngerman, Linda Heywood, Sue Martin, Sandra Murdock, Alfrieda Steeb, Row 2: Mary Lee Payne, Nareta Schoolmaster, Margie Waters, Rutha King, Janet Brandemill, Joyce Webster, Nancy Caldwell, Grace Signor, Sonja Smith, Reba O'Bryant, Lois Robinson, Jewell Robertson, June Case, Muriel Studt, Row 3: Jill Nelson, Greta Salyer, Mary Manion, Barbara Walker, Ann Manion, Rebecca Obenauf, Karron Worley, Theresa Leininger, Sylvia Mason, Joy Lyke, Barbara Obermeyer, LuNella Aller, Janet LaChance, Ellen Elliott, Louise Frei, Mary Ellen Krusg, Sally’ Anne Brown, Row 4: Jane Simmons, Nancy Wilson, Veronica Virtue, Elizabeth Brown, Linda Isbell, Sandra Stanifer, Sally Simmons, Dianna Kersey, Peggy Taylor, Carrie Taylor, Jerrie Schultz, Bonnie Decker, Rene Whitmire, Barbara Clark, Joyce Brooks, Row 5: Jean Hartman, Janet Arning, Gail Scott, Pat Taylor, Pat Plummer, Don Menzi, Harry Shaefer, Bob Nissly, Doug Schill, Martin Bell, Dick Addison, Jim Parker, Paul Wells, Tim Allen, tie 2° ae - Reading left to right: Row 1: Jo Greenstreet, Alfrieda Steeb, Nareta Schoolmaster, Marjorie Waters, Rutha King, Barbara Obermeyer, Nancy Caldwell, Grace Signor, Sandra Murdock, Jewell Robertson, Louise Frie, Row 2: Sally Simmons, Barbara Walker, Veronica Virtue, Ann Manion, Rebecca Obenauf, Mary Manion, Teresa Leininger, Karen Worley, Sylvia Mason, LuNella Aller, Sally Anne Brown, Mary Crews, Barbara Youngerman, Mary Lee Payne, Jerrie Schultz, Row 3: Elizabeth Brown, Carrie Taylor, Peggy Taylor, Patricia Taylor, Gail Scott, Pat Plumber, Janet Arning, Bonnie Decker, Nancy Wilson, Sandra Stanifex. Dianna Kersey. Goothall 3 1 avanen t es 67 55 ° 4] os - jiu sd 8 Row 1, left to dghts Dick Warner, Bill Myers, Bob Nissly, Dick Davey, Dick Addison, Ron Beal, Jim Comiskey, Capt, Jack Wiard, Tim Harrison, Tony Himmelspach, Mike Foy, Jerie Capizzi, Howard Dieter, Row 2: Asst, Coach Tom Fagan, Bill Aldrich, Don Taylor, Jim Walker, Joe Haven, Jim Lonsberry, Roy Buck, Jim Oney, Don Menzi, John Sattler, John Osborne , Bob Kidd, Bill Bohn, Jim Stevens, Coach A,D, Walker, Row 3: Leon Steers, Larry Milbourne, Bill Baker, Doug Shill, Jerry Morse, David Rendel, John Falk, Bill Durant, Bill Wagner, Harry Atkins, Bill Collins, Alex Fisher, Captain Jack Wiard led the 1954 football team through a successful season of four wins and three losses, In the fall, 54 candidates including ten returning lettermen and 12 reserve award winners reported to Coach A, D, Walker and Assistant Coach Tom Fagan, who was a former defensive halfback for MSNC, The team opened the season with a 19-6 win over U, High and followed it up a week later by trouncing Milan 19-7, Chelsea, Saline, and Dundee proved too strong for the Rough Riders, and they dropped the next three games, The squad rebounded to deal Flat Rock a 12-6 blow in a thrilling Homecoming game, The win gave RHS its first victory in a rivalry of 14 years as the Riders Scored in the last seconds of play, The season ended on a happy note as arch-rival Lincoln fell, 6-0, John Osborne was elected captain for next season by his teammates, Row 1, left to right: Larry Hoffman, Bob Wagner, Jim Blodgett, Arthur Dykeman, George Goodman, Cass Terry, Row 2: Coach John Mank, Loren Hansen, Reggie Herndon, Bob Arrick, Fred Thomas, Mike Kressler, Coach Ted D'Pulos, Row 3: Lee Morse, Chuck Herndon, Dave Waters, Dewey Barich, Scott Skinner, Bob Mayo, Roosevelt Roosevelt Roosevelt Roosevelt Roosevelt Roosevelt Roosevelt FOOTBALL SCORES 19 19 6 6 0 12 6 U. High Milan Chelsea Saline Dundee Flat Rock Lincoln (Tied for Third place) “ q = es . - q FZ Row 1, left to right: Bob Wilson, Dick Davey, Capt. Jim O'Dea, Don Ableson, Bob Nissly, Row 2: Coach A.D, Walker, John Falk, Gary Cook, Jim Walker, Bill Bailey, Carl Henderson, Manager Bill Bohn, After a bad start, Roosevelt's 1954-55 basketball team improved rapidly to capture the District Championship and go to the second round of the Ann Arbor Regional, The squad ended the season with 6 wins and 11 loses, Four new records were set during the past winter, The team hit a new season high of 903 points and a game record of 79, Captain Jim O'Dea established a new individual school and league mark of 44 points in one game and a school season record of 261, Other high scorers for the season were Bob Wilson with 202, and Bill Bailey with 158, Carl Henderson and John Falk were elected co-captains for next year, Row 1, left to right: Lee Judson, Bill Baker, Charles Darby, Larry Milbourne, Tom MacKenzie, John Erickson, Frank Stiltner, Gene Mosier, Coach D'Pulos, Row 2: Chuck Herndon, Bill MacKenzie, Bob Kidd, Jim Blodget, Gary Barnes, Art Dykeman, Reggie Herndon, Coach John Mank, BASKETBALL SCORES Roosevelt 41 U. High School Roosevelt 43 Saline Roosevelt 51 Lincoln Roosevelt 49 Chelsea Roosevelt 30 Milan Roosevelt 60 Flat Rock Roosevelt 50 Dundee Roosevelt 47 _U. High School Roosevelt 55 Saline Roosevelt 79 Lincoln Roosevelt 56 Chelsea Roosevelt 58 Milan Roosevelt 53 Gross Ile District Tournment Roosevelt 70 Lincoln Roosevelt 53 Chelsea (District Championship) Regional Tournment Roosevelt 47 Morenci 41 Roosevelt 61 Jackson-St, Mary 65 Row 1, left to right: Capt, Dick Warner, Tim Harrison, Howard Dieter, Martin Bell, Larry Hoffman, Cass Terry, Jerry Morse, David Kelley, Charles Silkworth, Harry Schafer, Alex Fisher, Row 2: Jim Berry, Bill Aldrich, Jim Lonsberry, Alan Stewart,JohnSattler, Doug Schill, Fred Thomas, Bob Mayo, Mike Mallory, Coach Jim Stevens, In the second year under Coach Jim Stevens, the swimming team turned in a 5-7 performance, having swum against almost all Class A and B competition, In the Class B State Meet, the team came in sixth place, Bill Aldrich took third place in the breast-stroke in the same meet, Outstanding swimmer of the season was Martin Bell, By mid-season, he had scored more points than any other Roosevelt Swimmer in his four years on the team, He twice lowered his own breast stroke record this year, Next year's team will be led by Captain-Elect Jerry Morse, SWIMMING SCORES Roosevelt 47 River Rouge 37 Roosevelt 24 Adrian 60 Roosevelt 64 U. High 20 Roosevelt 58 Lincoln Park 26 Roosevelt 62 Dearborn Lowrey 22 Roosevelt 26 Trenton 58 Roosevelt 36 River Rouge 48 Roosevelt 35 Adrian 49 Roosevelt 21 Dearborn 63 Roosevelt 54 U. High 30 Roosevelt 22 = Plymouth 62 State Meet 14 points Sixth Place State Swimming Meet Race dabixin, Une WEEE 7 i es es : _ . Row 1: Lto R: Manager Gene nk, Travis Griffin, peck Wierd, Bak Kelley, Carl Henderson, Don Ableson, Tony Himmelspach, Howard Dieter, Chuck Darby, Bob Arrick, Bill Bohn, Row 2: Coach Vaughn Filsinger, Bob Mayo, Bill Wagner, Bill Bailey, George Smith, Tom MacKenzie, Jim Walker, Capt, Roy Buck Babe Wilder, Ken Ross, Bill MacKenzie, Dave Waters, Lee Judson, Bob Wagner, The 1955 baseball team should be an experienced squad, Twenty-eight men reported for early work- outs, These included 15 returning lettermen since they lost only one player by last year's graduation, The team is being coached by Vaughn Filsinger, a former Roosevelt star, who took over the reins this year, The squad suffered an early setback, when Captain Roy Buck was sidelined for the rest of the season with a broken finger, Riding with high hopes, the team opened the season on April 15 against Chelsea, 1955 BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 15 Chelsea April 19 Lincoln Dundee Saline Milan Flat Rock Chelsea Lincoln Dundee Saline Milan Flat Rock Caack Filsinger testcactine on how to bunt Row 1: Lto R: Don ‘eal; Bob Wilson, Co-Captains Dick Davey, Jim Parker, John Falk, Row 2: Coach Lenoard Menzi, Gene Mosier, Jim Berry, Bob Hornberger, John Erikson, Bob Watling, Bob Ungredt, Missing: Co-Captains Tim Harrison, TENNIS SCHEDULE TRACK SCHELDUE April 20 Monroe April 26 Milan-Chelsea here April 22 U, High April 29 Central Mich, Relays April 26 Hamtramck May 5 Dundee here Detroit U, S. May 7 Albion College Relays Adrian May 10 U. High here U, High May 14 Regionals, Ypsilanti Detroit U. S, May 18 Huron League Meet Regionals May 21 State Meet, East Lansing Hamtramck May 25 Lincoln here Adrian State Meet Row 1: L to R: ony Morse, John ay Cayesis Dick Warner, Coach A, D, Walker, Dave Kilby, Dave Rendel, Don Taylor, Larry Milbourne, Row 2: Joel Clark, Reggie Herndon, Bob Kidd, Alan Stewart, Joe Heaven, Harry Atkins, Frank Stilmer, Chuck Chuck Herndon, Pep Assembly Cheerleading Practice , s f 5 Rm 2 s mS Front Row, left to right: Ann Manion, Carolyne Wilson, Second Row: Jill Richardson, Mary Jane Nissly, Sue Martin, Veronica Virtue, 1954-55 School Calendar School Opened - Sept. 14 Football Homecoming - Oct. 29 Sophomore Reception - Nov. 5 Report Cards - Nov. 12 Christmas Party - Dec. 1 Christmas Vacation - Dec. 18-Jan. 3 Semester Ended - Jan. 28 Basketball District Championship - Mar. 5 Sponge Week - Mar. 25-April 1 Junior Senior Plays - Mar. 30-31 Report Cards - April 1 Spring Vacation - April 8-18 Spring Party - April 30 Senior Trip - May 16-20 Senior Farewell - May 27 Bacculureate - June 5 Commencement - June 10 School Closed - June 10 This is your annual, It brings to you a review of your year at Roosevelt, Through- out its pages appear the records of activities-- both individual and collective, It is your memory book helping you to recall how your friends looked at odd moments along the way, their major accomplishments, and their varied interests, This Echoes is edited by the senior class of '55, Editor-in-chief, Robert Nissly, Associate editor, Jack Wiard, Art Editor, Connie Martin, Advisor of Publications, M, Thelma McAndless, 8 Yearbook Specialists Edwards BROTHERS. 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