Roosevelt High School - Echo Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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Talented Students Win Distinction Rough Rider Editor Dave Stewart was chosen by the Detroit News as its representa- tive at the annual National Teenage Press Conference, sponsored by the Ford Motor Company. For three days in October, Dave viewed various aspects of the automotive industry. His articles about his experiences were published in the Detroit News. Dave also competed at the Conference for a Ford journalism scholarship. ; Dave’s chance to drive Ford tank trucks was a high- light of the Conference. Here he shakes hands with the driver before starting out on his own. Mr. Menzi congratulates Cal on his many J.A. honors. Senior Cal Scott has really made a mark for himself in Junior Achievement. In Decem- ber he was elected president of the Junior Achievement Midwest Management Confer- ence, which includes five states and Windsor, Ontario. Later he won the title of Mr. Achieve- ment of Southeastern Michigan. Winning these awards has given Cal t he opportunity to speak at various businessmen’s clubs in Michigan. No Michigan Chorale has ever start- ed its summer tour without some Roosevelt students. This year RHS accounts for five of the sixty-nine singers who will spend eight weeks in Latin America. The Chorale, sponsored by the Mich- igan Council of Churches, in November an- nounced that Carolyn Anderson, Shirley Caldwell, Ina Hansen, Maurine Howe, and Al Milford had been accepted for the good will tour by Michigan high school students. The chorale members are collecting gear for their anticipated South American tour. (Clock- wise, starting at left) Shirley Caldwell, Carolyn Anderson, Al Milford, Maurine Howe, Ina Hansen.

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Each spring many Roosevelt students take part in the forensic contests. The first and second place school winners in each contest — de- clamation, oration, humorous reading, and interpretative reading—go on to the district contests. The names of the top boy and top girl school declamers are engrav- ed on the Chamberlain Cup. Those co ; who are fortunate enough to be in Last year’s speech finalists admire Roosevelt's collection : : : of regional banners. They hope to add a few in the 1961 the regional contests hope to bring contests. (1. to r.) Carol Gunn, Mark Sutter, Carol home regional banners for the school. Congdon, Sue Hopps, Mickey Roesch. Speakers, Writers Vie for Top Spots Miss Thelma McAndless helps Al Mil- ford with his writing entry. In the 1960 contests, Al received a national first place for his general article entitled “Ingemar’s Right.” Scholastic Writing award winners, Shirley Caldwell, Dave Stewart, and Al Milford prepare their entries for the 1961 contests. In the 1960 National Scholastic Writing Al Milford won a first place national award Awards, four Roosevelt students won recogni- for his general article concerning the “fight tion for their literary efforts. Dave Stewart rackets” in t he boxing profession. Besides re- and Jean Warner received honorable mentions ceiving a national writing certificate and gold on the state level, while Shirley Caldwell was key, Al also received a $35 check. given a commendation on the national level. 14

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Cheerleaders, Pep Club Charlotte Kersey Marti Virtue Barb Buelow - Captain (1. to r.) Jackie Roesch, Julie Stewart, Pat Adair, Ann McClelland, Tamara Eberle, Mary VanBlack. With a hearty GO! FIGHT! WIN! the Roosevelt cheerleaders led the school in supporting RHS athletic teams. Even in a year when the teams had few victories, the girls practiced hard and did well in their drive to raise school spirit. Working with their sponsor, Mr. Emile Gosseaux, the girls pre- sented pep assemblies before home games and put on the Home- coming Pep Rally. With the money they earned by selling pennants and sponsoring dime dances, the cheerleaders arranged a dinner party at Weber’s for themselves and Mr. and Mrs. Gosseaux. Carol Congdon