Roosevelt High School - Echo Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1962 volume:

Echo 1962 MISS. VIRGINIA COOPER SeFSEIULTS AFA papas BADaAONEDabAS ARGU HA SEALS bess Sage AL Gd | Sask aS OE ES L HISEES LIES EF Ud SPICE LESTE iD bes A Ee SEED: Be ded SRST 5235S 2S BEI OB SEE LIE USES td SS eee ss —— ors oe cai: nian th LL Te ri ania a tecosme lg eels teeth eb shat aad ehald RE ea ia Se thegttsrMarsarn nt temengee Tl wadeled Terran eee 2 res Py eee eto reaeteea: SSSaae te eee ters eet fl SSS ARE Tg eee Ta Roosevelt School Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan Contents Foreword Schoo! is many things. It is laughing and singing, dancing and playing, working and growing, thinking and learning. And behind these elements of school life is a beautiful and mysterious fugue, a symphony of sound giving depth and meaning to our multitude of daily tasks. The sounds of school are among the most familiar to us. We hear the scuffing of feet, the closing of books, the shuffling of chairs. We hear the sharp ringing of the bell, the banging of lockers in the hall, and the laugh- ing of students scurrying between classes. And almost every moment we hear the rust- ling of papers, the scratching of pencils, and the hushed whispering and giggling in every classroom. School is a symphony of sounds. With the theme “Academic Overture”, the 1962 Echo wishes to bring you closer to the sounds of school life at RHS, and to give you a deeper appreciation of the many beautiful sounds of life itself. Underclassmen ... 28 Academic Overture Rhythm resounds through the hall hollow and soft; foot steps fall lonely. I come to the room early and still, still as a tomb, an empty quiet peaceful tomb. A hoarsely singing radiator whispers lowly ‘neath the window; adding slowly to the patter come more footsteps gaining volume till their forte, eighth notes shatter tomb-like air in friendly clatter. And all the school is a furious fugue building, building up to its tune; bells and note books slamming clanging; crowds and lockers Jamming banging; Voices, knuckles laughing cracking; pencils, tools graphing hacking. By Sereech chalk. Don’t talk. Please walk. Schreiber Nancy Don’t run. And then diminuendo and all at once the symphony has played its cycle and the sound of music is the sound of silence. Advertisements Perhaps one of the most signif- icant sounds of school life is the authoritative sound of the fac- ulty. Guided by their kind and experienced voices, we grow in wisdom and stature and learn to seek the finer values of life. Often the first to greet us in the morning, we follow their example throughout the day. Our faculty gives us the firm foundations up- on which our lives are built. Dr. Scott Street, during his first year as principal at Roos- evelt, has become known for his fairness, his awareness of students’ problems, and _ his application of democratic principles. Dr. Street believes that in- ‘ dividuals should be creative, ea that every individual is I ; unique, that cooperation facili- tates learning and growing, and that all people learn from example. a ns iin - = Dr. Street spent fourteen years as coach, teacher, then principal at Ferndale before going to the Air Force Dependents School in Libya, North Africa for three years. Dr. Street pursues Dr. Street and family: his wife, McDonna, his hobby golf. and children Mary, Patty, and Scott, Jr., Students Guided by Able Administrators Mrs. Florence Crouch is counselor for RHS. Advising students on national tests, college applications, and personal problems are some of her main duties. She also takes care of school attendance records during the year. Mrs. Crouch counsels a prospective col- lege student on fields of study. —— Miss Gotts demonstrates a new geometry tool to her class. Miss M. Margaret Gotts, pro- fessor at EMU and former head of RHS math department, now has one algebra class here. Miss Gotts is also the sponsor of the RHS Bible Club. Exact Sciences Mr. Wall teaches his biology students about the circulatory system. Mr. Robert C. Wall came to RHS this year from Flat Rock. He is the instruc- tor of the seventh and eighth grade general science classes and two biology classes. In addition, he is instigator of the new Biology Club. Mr. Francis Welper, head of the math depart- ment, teaches plane geometry and Algebra II. Mr. William Saulsberry, new to RHS from Clin- ton, handles the junior high math. Mr. W. and Mr. S. are laying the groundwork for an audio-visual club. Mr. Welper and Mr. Saulsberry teach Woody Mc- Andrew and Chris Hoover how to use a microphone. Provide Challenge Mr. Emile Gosseaux is instructor of all high school physics and chemis- try classes at RHS. Besides being a teacher, he is also sponsor of the class of ’64 and able advisor to the peppy cheerleading squad. Mr. Gosseaux and student teacher repro- duce sound waves on an oscilloscope. Miss Cooper and social studies stu- dents leave for county government day. Miss Virginia A. Cooper gives ser- vice to the school in many ways: teaching Latin, English, and social studies, and supervising the county government day trip. Miss Cooper is also a sponsor of the class of ’62. Miss Lucille A. Langworthy instructs in the French department. She trains junior and senior high pupils to “parler francais”. One of her favorite teaching methods is by the use of a recorded language lab. Miss Langworthy teaches her students to speak fluently with lingual records. Languages Broaden Horizons and Culture Miss McAndless reviews term papers with student teachers in a critic meeting. Miss Thelma M. McAndless heads the English department. She contributes countless hours to the growth and development of her students. She is advisor for the yearbook and school paper. She also coaches her students in speech activities and Junior-Senior plays. Miss Pearle O. Baxter is in the English department. She is sponsor of the FTA chapter. Be cause of her interest in inter- national affairs, she has ag ain started a UNESCO group. Miss Baxter displays the Japa- nese dress for festive occasions. Social Studies Lead to Understanding Mr. MacDonald discusses a movie in his American History class. Mr. Tomczak consults notes while teaching a history unit on southern Africa. Mr. Benedict A. Tomezak, or “Tommy” as he is called by all those who know and love him, is experiencing his first year of teach- ing. He enthusiastically instructs junior and senior high students through his two classes, World history and core. Mr. Alister MacDonald, better known as Mr. “Mac”, teaches American Government and History. His hobbies have made him coach of the tennis team and have given him fame ‘far and wide’ in the reading of poetry. Mr. Charles Alexander came to RHS this year from Jackson High. He teaches junior high English and social studies. He has many varied interests - among them are science and airplanes. Mr. Alexander devotes some class time to helping his students individually. é Mrs. Edith Collins is librarian for Roosevelt’s grow- ing library. She spends much of her time locating Miss North instructs students books and research material for students. on ways to type formal letters. Miss Vera O. North has typ- ing, shorthand, and bookkeep- ing in the commercial depart- ment and Algebra I in the math department. She sends out notices to all alumni at reunion-time. Mrs. Barbara Brasseur in- structs all homemaking class- es at RHS. Her classes hold a number of teas and parties during the year. Roosevelt’s active FHA chapter is spon- sored by Mrs. Brasseur. Mrs. Brasseur prepares to do the day’s laundry from her four homemaking classes. Special Skills Help Balance Program Mr. Robert A. Benden has the eighth grade shop class and sponsors the newly-form- ed print club. Mr. Carroll A. Osborn teach- es the seventh grade shop class. Mr. Ray C. Doane teaches all senior high industrial arts. Mr. Benden, Mr. Osborn, and Mr. Doane demonstrate the use of a large wood file. Mrs. Kathy Armstrong is up- holding the art department while her husband, Mr. Roger Armstrong works for his Mas- ters degree at Cranbrook. She will continue to teach art to the elementary grades and in jun- ior and senior high until he re- turns next year. Mrs. Armstrong gathers brushes for an elementary art class. Mrs. Jean Sundquist directs the mixed chorus, boys’ chorus and the girls’ chorus. She also teaches music to the eighth grade and elementary students. Her many talents have led to her being elected co-ordinator of student chapters for the Michigan Music Educators. Mrs. Sundquist directs eighth grade class in a favorite, “Shenandoah”. Mr. John Elwell teaches music to the seventh grade music class. He stresses the teaching of fun- Dr. Maurice Riley damental concepts of music, conducts the Roosevelt both instrumental and vocal. band and_ orchestra. He spends a great deal of his time with begin- Mr. Elwell teaches lesson on ning instrumentalists major symphonies to class. in all grades at Roose- velt School. Dr. Riley teaches James Balazs to play a xylophone. Mr. Walker poses in front of the many trophies won by his teams. Mr. Arthur D. Walker is head sports coach for boys’ athletics at Roosevelt. He devotes a great deal of his time to coaching the football, basketball, and track teams. He also instructs all of the boys’ physical education classes. Mr. Morris Mr. James Tackmann is a valuable assistant to Mr. Walker during the football season. He is also Junior Varsity basketball coach. Mr. William Morris is the head coach of the RHS swimming team for the second year. He is also coach of the Rough Riders’ baseball team. Physical Education Develops Skills Miss Drake demonstrates to her tenth grade gym class the correct techniques on the trampoline. Miss Mary Drake came _ to Roosevelt this year from Roches- ter, Michigan. Her main duty is teaching the girls’ physical edu- cation classes. In addition, she sponsors the Girls’ Athletic As- sociation and coaches the girls’ swimming club. Willing Workers Guard Health and Safety Mrs. Joyce Novak, a Roosevelt graduate with the class of ’59, is secre- tary. Joyce’s many du- ties, such as answering the telephone, delivering messages, and issuing re- ceipts, keep her in con- tact with almost all RHS students. Mrs. Kress issues a pass slip to an RHS senior, Paulette Kersey. Mrs. Geraldine Kress handles the “medical department”. Among other things, she checks returning absen- tees and assists in giving the annual physical examinations. Mrs. Novak finds time in her busy day to fill out a deposit slip for a student. Mr. Ken Kersey, Mr. Glenn Wales, Mrs. Vir- ginia Griffith, and Mr. Clarence Ver Berg, our four hard-working school custodians, don pretty smiles for the cameraman. To an underclassman the seniors sound old, as if at the doorway of adulthood; to an adult they sound quite young, as if still in an adolescent world. They send out sounds of delight as they finally climb the coveted Senior Stairs. They produce the sounds of wild excitement as they board the train for New York. And they weigh the sounds of silence when they receive the ir long-awaited diplomas and say goodbye to a wonderful high school life. Seniors Display my | - Class officers pose for the camera — Char Kersey (Sec.), Carol Gunn (Treas.), Jim Nass (Pres.), and Dave Betts (V.P.). The average citizenship mark for the average Senior is 3, which is considered average. Only six of us have received 5’s in our four years of study halls. The Class of 1962 is a go-getter when it comes to honors. Five have been writing winners, and eight have ‘Classy’ Statistics In opening the Senior Section of the 1962 Echo, we, the fifty-seven Seniors, proudly pre- sent, in place of the traditional “stilted” class history, a collection of “Famous Senior Statis- tics” which truly illustrate the tremendous im- pact we have made on RHS. One of the most remarkable statistics is that the average semes- ter mark of the Class of ’62 is C plus, or, if you prefer numerical terms, 2.6152. A been winners in school speech contests. Five boys held offices at the 1961 Boys’ State. Six students were mem- bers of the Michigan Chorale - two of them traveling in South America in the year 1961 and four touring Europe in 1962. Although the faculty carries a lot of weight in RHS, the Senior Class weighs in at 6,651 pounds, which is as much as a baby whale. The height of the Senior Class varies from 5’ to 6’2”. The average seems to be about 5’7”, which is excellent for an average senior. Sixty-seven and seven eighths wisdom teeth ers and rock decorators slinking behind a bush. Never again will fifty-seven seniors have so much fun selling hot dogs and brewing coffee for games, slaving to make that Rough Rider or Echo deadline, cramming for that govern- ment test, or just plain having fun. These memories will be among the most cherished of our lives. fill our mouths with wise-cracks. Next year’s seniors will have a hard time filling our shoes, since the sizes range from 4 to 13. RHS will probably never be the same with- out the Class of ’62. Never again will there be as many tower painters (22 in all) to brave the heights amid clouds of glory, or “Teddy” search- Hail to our hard-working sponsors - Miss Virginia Cooper, Mr. Francis Wel- per, and Miss Margaret Gotts. CAROLYN ANDERSON MARY BRADY ANNA BELCHER Senior Year KENTON STRUPPA Provid es Experiences DAVID BETTS ROGER BROOKS DAVID ERICKSON KAREN FALSTAD BARRY CALDER Orders for Caps, Gowns h SHIRLEY CALDWELL GARY DURFEE CHERIE DENOYER 6 JANET COLEMAN BARI EARL Keep Officers Occupied RICHARD DELONG LAURAL BUCHANAN CLAUDIA BUCKHOLTS TONI EVERARD VALSINE FRANCOIS DAVID GAUNTLETT Seniors Work Hard on CAROL GUNN Concessions, RICHARD HOFFMAN LYNN HUTCHINSON PHYLLIS HENDERSON ALVIN JUDSON JANET GOINGS CLIFFORD HANSON Sales Net Large Profit as Reward MARY HARRISON TIMOTHY HOOVER CHARLOTTE KERSEY JOE MACHA ELLEN McDERMOTT Extra Hours of Hard Work BETH MILFORD JOHN LOUNSBURY BARBARA PROCHNOW ANNE MOORE PAULETTE KERSEY LOIS MAGEE Produce Rough Rider, Echo AMALIA PAVLOS LINDA POWERS ANTHONY SMITH MARGARET STIRLING I ee é MARK SUTTER New York Trip, Prom ie a SAMUEL TAYLOR JULIETTE WALTON GAIL TEDFORD GARY STEWART SANDRA SHUDA Climax Busy, Active Year PATRICIA PALMER JODI TRIPP NORMA VARGO i RICHARD WISE Carolyn Anderson — Band 1,2,3,4; Band Orchestra Council 2 (Att.) 3 (Sec.-Treas.); Girls’ Chorus 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Echo 4; FHA 1,2,3 (Song Leader), 4; GAA 1,2,; Girl Scouts 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2, 3,4; Rough Rider 4; Student Council 3; Michigan Chorale 3. Anna Belcher — Concession 4; GAA 1,3,4; Homecoming 3; Honor Society 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Jr. Sr. Plays 3; Print Club 4; Rough Rider 4. Dave Betts — Band 1,2,3,4; Band Orchestra Council 3; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Biology Club 2; Boys’ State 3; Boys’ Chorus 4; Chorus 4; Class V. President 4; Echo 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Rough Rider 3, 4; Jr. Sr. Plays 3; Student Council 4; Swimming _ 1,2,3,4 (Capt.); Varsity Club 4. Mary Brady — Longfellow Jr. High 1; Concession 4; FTA 2,3 (Treas.); JA 3 (Asst. Treas.), 4; Pep Club 2,3,4. Roger Brooks — Biology 2 (Pres.); Boys’ Chorus 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Boy Scouts 1,2,; Boys’ State 3; Jr. Sr. Plays 3; Swimming 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Varsity Club 1,2,4; Class President 2. Laural Buchanan — St. Louis High School 1,2; Concession 4; FTA 3; Pep Club 1,2,3. Claudia Buckholts — San Angelo High School 2,3; Echo 4; Honor Society 3,4. Barry Calder — Band Baseball 1; Boys’ 26 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3; Participation Chorus 4; Echo 4 (Co-editor); Football 1,2,3,4 (Capt.); JA 4; Pep Club 2; Rough Rider 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,4; Michigan Chorale 4. Shirley Caldwell — Band 1,2,3,4; Band Orchestra Council 2,3; Bible Club 3 (Sec.); Biology Club 2 (Sec.); Chorus 1,2,3,4; Echo 4 (Co-editor); FHA 1,2 (Reporter), 3,4; GAA 1,2; Girl Scouts 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3.4; JA 4 (Sec.); Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Rough Rider 1, 2,3,4; Michigan Chorale 3, Writ- ing Awards 2,3. Janet Coleman — Bible Club 2, PHYLLIS WAGNER 3,4; Biology Club 2; Girls’ Chorus 1; Chorus 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 1; GAA 1,2,3,4; JA 2. Richard DeLong — Band 2; Base- ball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2; Biology Club 2; Chorus 1,2,3,4 (Pres.); Echo 4; Football 2,3; Track 3,4; Varsity Club 2,4. Cherie DeNoyer—St. John’s High School 1; Girls’ Chorus 1,2; Chorus 3,4; Concession 4; FHA 2,3,4; FTA 4; JA 4; Pep Club 2,3,4. Gary Durfee—Football 1,4; Swim- ming 2. Bari Earl — Kalamazoo Central 2; Concession 4. David Erickson — Band 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, (Capt.); Boys’ State 3; Chorus 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Jr. Sr. Plays 3. Toni Everard — Biology Club 2; Cheerleading 3, 4; Chorus 2; Echo 4; FHA 1, 2 (Sec.), 3, 4; Home- coming Court 1; JA 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Swim Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1. Karen Falstad — Art Guild 1; Band 2,3; Biology Club 4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2; Concession 4; FHA 2,3,4; FTA 2,34 (Treas.); GAA 1,2,3; JA 3,4 (Treas.); Orchestra 1,2; Pep Club 2,3,4; Semi-finalist Michigan State Creative Arts Scholarship. Valsine Francois — Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; FTA 3,4; JA 3,4. David Gauntlett — Baseball 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; JA 3; Pep Club 2; Track 3,4; Varsity Club 4. Janet Goings — FHA 1,2; GAA 2; Girl Scouts 1; Pep Club 3; Swim Club 3. Carol Gunn — Band 2,3; Band - Orchestra Council 3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1; Chorus 2,4; Concession 4; Class Treas. 4; Echo 4; FHA 1,2; FTA 3,4 (Pres.); JA 3; Or- chestra 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Rough Rider 3,4; Speech 2; Swim Club 3, 4; Michigan Chorale 4. Clifford Hanson — Print Club 4 (Pres.); JA 3,4. Mary Harrison — Biology Club 2; Girls’ Chorus 3; Chorus 2; Con- cession 4; Echo 4; FHA 1,2,3 i JEAN WARNER (Treas.), 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Girl Scouts 1,2; JA 3 (Treas.) 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Jr. Sr. Plays 3; Rough Rider 1,2,3,4; Speech 3. Phyllis Henderson — Chorus 1,2; Echo 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3; JA 3,4 (Sec.); Pep Club 2,3,4; Rough Rider 3,4. Richard Hoffman — Band 1,2,3,4; Band - Orchestra Council 2; Base- ball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Plays 3; Student Council 4; Varsity Club 1,2,4. Tim Hoover — Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Varsity Club 4. Lynn Hutchinson — St. John’s High School 1,2; Concession 4; Echo 4; FHA 3,4; GAA 3,4; Jr. Sr. Plays 3; Pep Club 3,4; Rough Rider 3,4. Al Judson — Baseball 3,4; Bask- etball 2,4; Bible Club 2,3; Boys’ Chorus 4; Chorus 4; Concession 4; Football 1; Pep Club 2,3; Swim- ming 1; Varsity Club 4. Charlotte Kersey — Class Sec. 4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4 (Capt.); FTA 3,4 (V. Pres.); GAA 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Rough Rider 4; Student Council 1,4. Paulette Kersey — Chorus 3,4; FHA 4; GAA 1,2; JA 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4. John Lounsbury — Bryan High School 1,2,3; Baseball 3,4; Basket- Ball 3,4; Concession 4; Varsity Club 4. Joe Macha — Muskegon Senior High 1,2; Concession 4; Echo 4; Jr. Sr. Plays 3; Print Club 4; Stu- dent Council 4. Lois Magee — Biology Club 2; Concession 4; Echo 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 3; GAA 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3; JA 3 (Asst. Treas.), 4; Chorus 1,2; Pep Club 2,3,4 (Pres.); Rough Rider 2,3,4. Ellen McDermott — Cheerleader 4; Girls’ Chorus 1; Chorus 1,2; Echo 4; FHA 1,2,3,4 (Reporter); FTA 2,3 (Sec.); GAA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2 (V. Pres.), 3 (Pres.), 4; Rough Rider 1,2,3, (Staff Asst.), 4 (Feature Ed.); Speech 3; Stu- dent Council 3,4. Beth Milford — Band 1,2,3,4; Band - Orchestra Council 3; Biol- ogy Club 2; Boys’ Chorus 1 (Acc.); Girls’ Chorus 1,3,4; Chorus 1,3,4; 1958 - 1962 Echo 4; GAA 1; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2; Rough Rider 1,2,3,4; Speech 3; Swim Club 1,2,3; Mich- igan Chorale 4; Summer Ex- change Student 3; Writing Awards 1,3. Anne Moore — Biology Club 2; Girls’ Chorus 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Concession 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Jr. Sr. Plays 3. Jim Nass — Basketball 1,2,3; Boys’ State 3; Class Pres. 4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; JA 3 (V. Pres.), 4 (Pres.); Student Council 2,3 (Pres.); Tennis 1,2,3,4 (Capt.); Varsity Club 4; Washtenaw Con- ference Student Council 3. Patricia Palmer — Band 1,2,3,4; Band - Orchestra Council 2,3,4 (Sec.); GAA 1,2,3 (Sec.-Treas.) 4 (Pres.); Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Rough Rider 4; Swim Club 1,2. Mary Louise Pate — Honor Soc- iety 3,4; Math Award 2. Amalia Pavlos — Girls’ Chorus 1,3,4; Chorus 3,4; FHA 1; JA 3. Linda Powers — Chorus 1,2,3,4; Concession 4; Echo 4; FTA 3,4; Pep Club 3, 4. Barbara Prochnow — Bible Club 4; Chorus 1,2,4; Echo 4; GAA 1,2,3,4. Sandy Shuda — Girls’ Chorus 1,2,- 3,4; Concession 4; Echo 4; FHA 1, 4; GAA 1,2,3,4 (Sec.-Treas.); Hon- or Society 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Jr. Sr. Plays 3; Rough Rider 4. Tony Smith — Art Guild 1,2; Biology Club 2; Boys State 3; Chorus 4; Concession 4; Echo 4; Pep Club 2; Jr. Sr. Plays 3; Rough Rider 4 (Sports Ed.); Student Council 1,3,4. Gary Stewart — Chorus 4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Jr. Sr. Plays 3, 4; Rough Rider 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Var- sity Club 4; Echo 4. Margaret Stirling — Cross-Lex- ington High School 1, 2; Bible Club 3; Girls’ Chorus 3; Chorus 3,4; Concession 4; FHA 3,4; FTA 3; GAA 3,4; JA 4; Pep Club 3,4. Kenton Struppa — (Picture not shown.) Art Guild 1; Chorus 4; Echo 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Jr. Sr. Plays 3; Rough Rider 4; Swim- ming 2; Track 1,2. Mark Sutter — Band 1,2,3,4; Band Orchestra Council 3; Biology Club 2; Chorus 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3,4; Print Club 4; Rough Rider 4; Speech 2,3. Sam Taylor — Band 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 1; Biology Club 2; Boy Scouts 1,2; Chorus 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Tennis 2; Track 3; Swim- ming 2,3; Varsity Club 4. Gail Tedford — Biology Club 2; Echo 4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2; FHA 1, 2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3; Homecoming Queen 4; JA 3; Pep Club 2,3; (Sec.-Treas.) Jodi Tripp — Cheerleader 1,2; Girls’ Chorus 2, 4; Chorus 2,3,4; FTA 2; GAA 1; Pep Club 2; Jr. Sr. Plays 3; Printing Club 4; Rough Rider 3 (Staff Asst.),4 (Co- editor); Speech 3; Student Coun- cil 2; Swim Club 1,2,3, (V. Pres.), 4 (Pres.). Norma Vargo — Art Guild 1,2; Chorus 4; Concession 4; Echo 3,4; FTA 2,3,4; GAA 1,2; JA 3; Pep Club 2,4; Rough Rider 3,4. Marti Virtue — Cheerleader 1,2,3; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,4; Chorus 1,2,4; FHA 3,4 (Song Leader); GAA 2; Homecoming Court 2; Honor So- ciety 3; Pep Club 2,3 (Sec.); Jr. Sr. Plays 3; Print Club 4; Rough Rider 2,3,4 (Co-editor); Speech 2,3. Juliette Walton — Chorus 2,4; Concession 4; FHA 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3; Jr. Sr. Plays 3; Rough Rider 4; Speech 3. Phyllis Wagner — Bellevue High School 1,2; Band 3,4; Bible Club 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Echo 4; FHA 3; FTA 4; Orchestra 3,4; Pep Club 3. Dick Wise — Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,4; Pep Club 2,3; Jr. Sr. Plays 3; Rough Rider 3,4; Track 1,4; Student Council 3,4 (Noon Chairman); Varsity Club 4. Jean Warner — Girls’ Chorus 1; Chorus 1,4; Concession 4; FTA 2, 3,4; JA 3. 27 Their sounds are many and varied. From the rhythmic pound- ing of their feet to the determined scratching of their pencils, they can be heard at almost any time or any place during the day. They range from the high-pitched, ex- cited squealing at basketball games to the slow, confident speaking in an oratory contest. Their sounds are full of youth. Their constantly squeaking chairs show that they are suffering from a disease common to most under- classmen - growing pains. � 8 8 we Pat Barbara Adair Baker Robert Maealyce Cummings Dapprich “ae . Marti David Lindsay Davis Farris Fischer Franklin Juniors Achieve Success The juniors thrive on the academic and social whirl. Bonnie Numerous open-houses kept their weekends fully occu- Harris pied. They turned out full force to conduct the sopho- more initiation and dance “Moonlight Enchantment” in the fall; they climaxed their social year by sponsoring a delightful Junior-Senior Prom. Academically the juniors proved outstanding. From participating in clubs, dramatics, music, and athletics to publishing the literary magazine Quest, all fifty-five students and their spon- 4 sors, Mr. Alister MacDonald and Miss Thelma Mc- A. y Andless, were kept busy. Donna Judy Stephanie Kersey Kliemann Kutzen Jim Abercrombie, Bob Borusch, Paul Deck, Dick Ehlert, Bill Kennedy, Sandra Lanphear, Mike MacDonald, Tom’ McClure, Kim Potter, David Smith, Doug Smith, and Tom Touse were absent when pictures were taken. Kirk Kathy Ann Leighton Martin McClelland Janet Cres McDougall Myers Charlene Dick Peller Pleuss Laurie Barbara Lewis Nancy Sanzi Seyfried Shaefer Schreiber in Academic, Social Life Mary Silkworth Diana Mike Sprague Sukach JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: (1. to r.) Scott Palmer, treasurer; Ann Mc- Clelland, secretary; Tom Touse, presi- e dent; Bob Giles, vice- ¥ president. € Bob Mary Peter Ulrich Van Black Van de Walker Virgel Brent Andrews Balazs Barbara Don Barich Brickell Mary Susan Buckholts Capizzi Heinz Cuddeback Diane Durfee Julie Fulford Sophomores Quickly Adjust to Barbara Bryan Full of energy and enthusiasm - what could better describe the sophomore class? Their zeal has shown all year as they have taken their part in school functions. RHS was first aware of the great talents of the class when the fifty- four sophs were initiated by the juniors in the fall. They sponsored the annual Christmas dance “Candy Cane Heaven’, which was ‘sweet’ be- Kenneth Janet Cleeton Congdon Cheryl DeNoyer SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Tom Webb, vice-president; Tam Eberle, secretary - treasurer; Joe Mc- Tamara Kathy Culloch, president. Eberle Foreman | a eS Jim Herndon = Perry Carol Celeste Hewitt Hilbert Hoover Stepped-up Pace of High RR AE Jeanine Ron Clements Karoub yond all expectations. Tradition was broken when they initiated the freshmen in the Spring. They excelled academically and took part in many school organizations. They turned out in large numbers to cheer our teams on to victory. And last, but not least, they proudly wore their new class rings. The class was sponsored by Mr. Robert Wall and Mr. Emile Gosseaux. 1 Min Russell Mary Joe Kenyon MacDonald McCuiloch Karl Evelyn Rae Myers Norton Packer Kay; Hornkohl, John Doyle, and Ron Norris were absent when pictures were taken. Pat Jeff Sharon Powers Richards Richmond =m Ron Donna Sherry Schieve Sharrock Skinner Virginia Wescott Lawrence Addison Dennis Betts Robert Brumbaugh Anita Ferrer ANS Donald Goings Gregory Kershul Judith Susan Margaret Bair Ballard Beal Diane Blakemore Alfred Kathy Mary Burrell Cox Farris Betsy David Carol Foster Franklin Gauntlett Patricia Gomer LaBounty New Dimensions Newness—new surroundings, new studies, new friends, new experiences — it was the newness of high school life which greeted the freshmen on September 6, 1961. Quickly, however, they adapted to a stepped-up pace and soon were absorbed in organizations, sports, and people. En masse the class of '65 supported the teams, attended fun nights, launched clubs. Barbara Dawn Nancy Brewster Borusch Brooks Brooks Brown FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Jim Sukach, president; Betsy Foster, secre- tary-treasurer; Den- nis Betts, vice-presi- dent. Nancy Giles Walter Daniel Betty Kenneth Goodell Gooding Hanson Kable Kristine Max Challenge Frosh Their biggest social event was, of course, the sophomore-sponsored Freshman Reception. And in close second place was the Spring Dance hosted by the seniors. The class of ’65 was sponsored by Mr. Benedict Tomczak and Mr. William Sauls- berry. The sixty-five members, if they ex- hibit the same drive and imagination throughout high school, should rate high. Donald Porter Lorelle Beverly Otis Peller Sue Ulrich was absent when pictures were taken. Joan Simmons William Swihart Marc Jan Sukach Sundquist Sutter Maureen Trosko Cathy Maxwell — é Nw Kathryn Schultz Robert Sprague Creagh Jon Milford Obermeyer Susan Seyfried Marianne Stephen Staskievitz Steiert Lorraine Zanke Timothy Wagner John Osborn Richard Schoolmaster Carol Tedford Mary Zickgraf Curry Sandra Furtney David Dawson Georgia Campbell Shirley Dickson Thomas Dusbiber Stephen Goodell 4. Gwendolyn Rodney William Andrews Birleson Brasington Alex Diane Cuddeback Cummings Students Seek Path as Mary Ann William Elliott Everard Now the eighth grade has lost its title of the ‘junior-junior’ class of Roosevelt. After growing swiftly through the trials of being very young, they can already feel pleasantly superior to an underclass group. Their fifty-three exuberant spirits have found outlets at sports and social events. They seem to have studied dil- Millicent Fred Hamilton Houck Jean Patricia Barbara Jacqueline Dianna LaBounty Lafferty Langer Milligan Paschall Michael Robert Powers é Richie Judy Robinson Richard Patricia Dorothy David Sprague Staskievitz Stiles Sturtz igently as their report cards prove. Walk- ing side by side with them are their spon- sors, Mrs. Kathy Armstrong and Mr. Charles Alexander. Nancy McClelland and Phillip Wells were absent when pictures were taken. Joseph Phillip John Summers Towler Van Black William Eric Darryl Wendy Lou Patty Wales Walline Waterbury Weller Wescott Fan Michael James Dorothy Karen Alton Balazs Betts Blakemore Barbara Wayne Herbert Susan Blasey Brendum Caswell Cleeton Junior High Proves Exciting for Seventh Grade Mrs. Barbara Brasseur, Miss Lucille Langworthy, and Mr. Carroll Osborn, seventh grade sponsors, certainly have had their hands full with their fifty- six seventh graders. Glimpses of high school ball games, fun nights, the Christmas party - all have made them loyal Rooseveltians. This eager group is m e thrilled with the prospect of five more years of rich experiences and sound study. Kenneth Sally Thomas Timothy Foster Gooding Hornberger Rudolph John ary Michael Johanson Johnson F Kennedy Deborah Davis Donald Ferrer Cassie Jacobs Anthony Moore Jacqueline Patton Sandra Sharrock Karol Suggitt Peter Kuchnicki Marjolyn Nieuwkerk dite Christine Postiff Donna Spriggs Julie Sundquist Judith Weller iy Sally Leighton Michael Osadchuk Patrick Powers Jody Anderson was Katherine MacDonald =, VA wif Charlotte Osborn Milton Proper absent when pictures were taken. Elizabeth Tate John Thornton Joseph Wusthoff Steve Maggio Robert Packer Gail Stiles Roy Tillman Marvin Wusthoff Sherry Partlow � Lb Nancy Seyfried Patricia Street David Walline Their prize possessions. “Oh, what a chore,” sighs seventh grader Pete Kuchnicki as he gives his locker a good ‘spring cleaning’. Candid Camera Takes Peek at RHS Life Milton Proper skillfully controls the ball as he drib- bles down the court hop- ing to score another point for the “noon hour team”. . — Se mate’ J The camera-man takes a few juniors by surprise at the Sophomore Reception “Moonlight Enchant- ment”. Freshmen girls find lunch enjoyable and refreshing after an ‘exhausting’ morning. Roosevelt’s skillful athletes pause a moment from their vigorous workout to demonstrate anoth- er little-known talent for the public. Mary Street and Lindsay Franklin demonstrate their ability to do the latest Ron Norris, famous opera star h dance craze - the “twist”. of the Sophomore Initiation, sings with all his heart to an attentive audience. Eighth grade boys rush from class to their favorite period - lunch-time. The sound most common to ac- tivities at RHS is the sound of laughter. Whether doing a labora- tory experiment, eating lunch, playing ping pong at a fun night, watching an athletic event, par- ticipating in a club activity, or just plain having fun, there is always laughter. It’s genuine and it’s exciting. It sparkles in the eyes. It throws one off balance. And most important of all, it makes one very, very happy. Student Couneil Sets Up Ambitious Program (First row 1. to r.) Dick Hoffman, Charlotte Kersey, Joe Macha, Mike MacDonald, Dr. S. W. Street, Jim Herndon, Julie Fulford, Ellen McDer- mott, Dick Wise. (Second row 1. to r.) David Dawson, Tony Smith, Dan Cox, Scott Palmer, In keeping with the prevailing spirit of constitutional revision, our Student Council’s first order of business was to change the present school constitution and go over the old edition of the school handbook. The major changes were in regard to the social regulations and more student participation in the running of the school. As one of the results, the freshmen were promoted to the senior high by way of a Frosh Initiation. In addition to the usual duties, the Stu- Dave Betts, Pete Van de Walker, John Thornton, Tom Webb, Brewster Brown, Creagh Milford, Pat Powers, Tam Eberle, Sally Leighton, Chris Postiff. dent Council, under the sponsorship of Dr. Scott Street, ventured into new fields of student government and instituted a more effective lunch room program with students as cafeteria supervisors. Early in February the Student Council played host to the Washtenaw Conference Student Council, sessions of which were televised in order that Roosevelt students could watch the Conference at work. Surprise! In a veil of secrecy the Stu- dent Council attacked the dull, dingy ceiling of the cafeteria one Saturday afternoon and gave it (and themselves) a glistening coat of white paint. This was but one of the many service projects car- ried out by the enthusiastic S. C. mem- bers. Each year the American Legion sends dele- gates from Roosevelt School to Wolverine Boys’ State held in the summer on the MSU campus in Lansing. The boys are chosen by their classmates on the basis of the leader- ship and citizenship they have shown in school life. The main purpose of Boys’ State is to give boys experience in working with state and local governments. It was an honor to Roosevelt School that all its representa- tives were elected to various offices for the seven day convention. Representatives Tony Smith, Roger Brooks, Jim Nass, Dave Erickson, and Dave Betts compare notes on week at Boys’ State. Boys’ State, DAR Accent Good Citizenship We're proud of Anna! Anna Belcher, senior, has been awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award by her classmates and teachers on the basis of her dependability, service, leadership, and patrio- tism. As school winner, Anna had the opportunity to compete for national recognition. Senior Anna Belcher beams with joy as she is informed that she has won the DAR award. Karen Falstad, senior art major, received the honor of being a finalist in the new Michigan State University Creative Scholarships program. Along with her application for one of the scholarships, she was required to sub- mit samples of the art work she has done in the past. Hard Work, Perseverance Pay Off Beth Milford rehearses “The Creation” for the Interpretative Reading Contest while Mark Sutter, Charlotte Kersey, Mary Brady, and Miss Mc- Andless offer helpful suggestions. Speech winners (l. to r.) Mary Harrison, Beth Milford, interpretative reading; Ellen Speech activities play a major role McDermott, Mary Van Black, humorous. in the development of a high school stu- dent. The March school contest found thirty-four eager contestants hoping to capture top places in declamatory, oratory, humorous, and interpretative reading competition. Walking away with top awards were Mark Sutter, and Nancy Schreiber, oratory; Jackie Roesch and Mike Pear, declamatory; Ellen Mc- Dermott and Mary Van Black, humor- ous; Beth Milford and Mary Harrison, interpretative reading. Scholastic writing winners (1. to r. seat- ed) Tony Smith, Ben Riley, Carolyn An- derson, Lois Magee. (l. to r. standing) Shirley Caldwell, Lindsay Franklin, Beth Milford, Roger Brooks, Dave Betts, Marti Speech winners (1. to r.) Mark Sutter, Nancy Schreiber, oratory; Jackie Roesch, Mike Pear, declamatory. Sle tS ole ‘ | Pe The Scholastic Writing Awards Contests of Southeastern Michigan received a total of 11,000 entries for judging. Among these 11,000 were forty- three manuscripts submitted by talented RHS stu- dents who hoped to win recognition for their efforts. Carefully judged on originality, content, unity, clarity of thought, and neatness, the best entries re- ceived key awards, honorable mentions, and com- mendations, respectively . | be (First row 1. to r.) Claudia Buck- to r.) Miss Virginia Cooper, Mary holts, Marti Virtue, Shirley Cald- Pate, Anna Belcher, Dave Erickson. well, Sandy Shuda. (Second row 1. Keeping in mind the basic requirements of citizenship, scholarship, leadership, and service, the faculty of RHS selects the members of the Roosevelt Chapter of the National Honor Society, sponsored by Miss Virginia Cooper. Ten percent of the junior class and fifteen percent of the senior class are initiated each spring in the annual Honors Assembly. Honors Consider Basic Qualities 3 ™ Seniors Mark Sutter and a ™ Claudia Buckholts have brought high honor to RHS as finalists in the National Merit Scholar- ship Contests. They are competing with 10,000 finalists over the country for the 100 scholarships ranging from $100-$1,500. Senior Shirley Caldwell displays the certificate of honor she received from the National Coun- cil of Teachers of Eng- lish. Her high scores on the three sections of the Council’s contest rated her as one of 436 secon- dary winners across the nation. Dramaties Find Place in RHS Activities Roosevelt’s dramatic activities took on a new look this year with the inclusion of a two act play by the senior class, The Cradle Song. The juniors, with the RHS chorus, presented a Christmas choralogue A Child is Born for the Christmas assembly. As an English class pro- ject, the freshmen dramatized The Courting of Marie Jenvrin. Freshmen Lorelle Otis, Steve Steiert, Jon Ober- meyer, and Sue Ballard are pictured in a humorous scene in “The Courting of Marie Jenvrin”. Mr. Joe DelGiudice coaches senior actors Ken Tom Touse plays his part in “A Struppa, Marti Virtue, and Tony Smith on their Child is Born” as a stealthy beg- roles in The Cradle Song. gar boy. Members of the cast in the Christmas choralogue “A Child is Born” were (l. to r.) Stephanie Kutzen, Ann McClelland, Kathy Wimer, Lewis Shaefer, Bob Borusch, and Laurie Sanzi. Dances Leave Many Happy Memories The Sophomore Reception “Moonlight Memories” seems to have put Lewis Shae- fer on ‘cloud 9’. Tom Touse and partner swing around the dance floor at one of the ever popular dime dances. October Sophomore Reception December Christmas Dance March : Freshman Reception April Spring Dance May Junior-Senior Prom RHS underclassmen enjoy a ‘heavenly atmosphere’ at the Christmas dance “Candy Cane Heaven”. Dave Fischer and his date pause at the refreshment table for punch and cookies at the Christmas Dance . (First row 1. to r.) Mr. Robert Wall, Mary Street, Ron Schieve, Mike Pear, Jackie Roesch. (Second row 1. to r.) Gloria Weber, Ron Karoub, Sharon Richmond, Julie Fulford, Steve Post, Jane Davis, Kathy Foreman, Russ Kenyon. (Third row 1. to r.) Nancy Schreiber, Bob Giles, Daren Otis, Heinz Cuddeback, Scott Palmer, Bill Sinkule, Tom Webb, Barbara Barich, Celeste Hoover, Tam Eberle, Janet Congdon. (Fourth row 1. to r.) Tom Smith, Kirk Leighton, Diane Durfee, Barbara Bryan, Donna Sharrock, Alex Dukay, Joe Mc- Culloch, Carol Hilbert, Jinx Wescott. Young Scientists Delve into Biology To all who love wild life and growing things the Biology Club has been a gainful experience. The meetings have been devoted to observing mice, rats, frogs, to see why rodents squeak and frogs croak. The members have dissected plants and animals. They have visited the Natural Science Museum at Cranbrook and the Weather Bureau. Each session has been an extension of the work of the science classes. Mary Street and Tom Webb test radio- activity in plants exposed to the air. Heinz Cuddeback and Janet Congdon test a mouse’s skill in finding a piece of cheese at the end of the maze. Mike Pear and Donna Sharrock their hand (and tweezers) a frog. try at dissecting Something new was created this year in the journalism depart- ment. Quest, the new literary magazine, has been a dream for many years; now it is a reality. Edited by Nancy Schreiber, Bob Borusch, Kirk Leighton, and Mark Sutter, the magazine contained many select examples of literary compositions and art by RHS stu- dents. Senior Beth Milford, 1961 summer exchange student to Germany points out the town of her German ‘foster parents’. Three more RHS students are des- tined to become world travelers. Spon- sored by the Michigan Council of Churches, juniors Kirk Leighton, Randy Norris, and Kathy Wimer will spend their 1962 summer months in a European country. Senior Beth Milford was a 1961 summer exchange student. She lived for two months in Hildesheim, Germany, near the east-west German border. Editors Nancy Schreiber, Kirk Leighton, Mark Sutter, and Bob Borusch select manuscripts to be included in Quest. Quest, Student Exchange Challenge Many (L. to r.) Randy Norris, Kirk Leighton, Kathy Wimer. Rough Rider Provides Journalistic Experiences (First row 1. to r.) Stephanie Kutzen, Leighton, Nancy Schreiber, Miss Thelma Mc- Marti Virtue, Jodi Tripp, Mary Silkworth, Andless, Barbara Seyfried, Tony Smith, Ellen Kathy Schultz. (Second row 1. to r.) Kirk McDermott. “To be or not to be” — could the Rough Rider survive without the aid of the now dead printing class? Editors Jodi Tripp and Marti Virtue rose to their duty and organized a printing club to turn out the newspaper. Issue by issue they covered the news front and then ran to the print shop. As a result, the Rough Rider kept its pace as one of the best high school newspapers in the country. Working hard on setting headlines for the Rough Rider are Print Club members Mark Sutter, Gary Stewart, and Cliff Hanson. Rough Rider editors Marti Virtue and Jodi Tripp tack articles of interest on their original creation, the “Sponge” bulletin board. Contributors: Carolyn Anderson, Judy Bair, Sue Ballard, Berb Barich, Dave Betts, Doug Betts, Nancy Brooks, Roger Brooks, Claudia Buckholts, Barry Calder, Don Calder, Shirley Caldwell, June Cook, Jim Davis, Dave Erickson, Anita Ferrer, Carol Gunn, Mary Harrison, Lynn Hutchinson, Char Kersey, Kirk Leighton, Lois Magee, Beth Milford, Ellen McDermott, Rendy Norris, Jackie Roesch, Sue Sanzi, Nancy Schreiber, Barb Seyfried, Sandy Shuda, Doug Smith, Tony Smith, Gary Stewart, Mark Sutter, Sue Ulrich, Jean Warner, Mary Zickgref. Working industriously at cutting, pasting, and writing are Echo editors Barry Calder and Shirley Caldwell. “Echo — good little Echo — please repeat your 1961 Medalist perfor- mance.” This has been the ardent wish of editors Barry Calder, Shirley Caldwell, and their co-workers. They have dreamed dreams. They have tried innovations. They have added pages. Out of the gnashing of teeth and the moans of frustration, they now give you the 1962 Echo. Echo Encourages Creative Activities (First row 1. to r.) Toni Everard, Carol Gunn, Carolyn Anderson, Mary Harrison, Lois Magee, Beth Milford. (Second row 1. to r.) Joe Macha, Dave Betts, Tony Smith, Yearbook photographers Joe Macha and Kathy Schultz load the camera to set off on a picture-taking spree. Jean Warner, Gail Tedford, Gary Stewart, Phyllis Wagner. Absent but working just as hard were Lynn Hutchinson, Anna Belcher, Sandy Shuda, and Pat Palmer. Members of the sales staff, (1. to r.) Richar: DeLong, Ellen McDermott, Tony Smith, San Taylor, Claudia Buckholts, Barb Prochnow, and Phyllis Henderson, plan new ways to sell all 235 copies of the 1962 Echo. Integral Part in (First row 1. to r.) Sue Ballard, Sue Ulrich, Kathy Foreman, Barbara Prochnow, Cherie De- Noyer, Carolyn Anderson, Paulette Kersey, Mar- garet Stirling, Marti Virtue, Jodi Tripp, Nancy Giles, Norma Vargo, Jean Warner, Mrs. Beverly Johnson. (Second row |. to r.) Mr. Donald Valen- tine, Beth Milford, Maealyce Dapprich, Amalia Pavlos, Kathy Martin, JoAnn Magee, Carol Ted- ford, Linda Powers, Anne Moore, Bob Borusch, Mrs. Jean Sundquist directs the mixed chorus in Christmas assembly. The chorus joined with the dramatics department to pre- sent the drama “A Child is Born” for the occasion. School Life Dick Hoffman, Ben Carl Riley, Janet Coleman, Judy Bair, Carol Gunn, Kathy Wimer, Phyllis Wagner, Valsine Francois, Shirley Caldwell, Mrs. Jean Sundquist. (Third row 1. to r.) Tim Wagner, Steve Steiert, Bob Cummings, Al Judson, Dave Fischer, Marc Sundquist, Dave Erickson, Barry Calder, Lindsay Franklin, Richard DeLong, Dave Betts, Gary Stewart, Mark Sutter, Sam Taylor, Tony Smith. The mixed chorus and various ensem- bles presented programs at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. The Christmas production, a play with vocal arrange- ments, was presented especially for the DAR, and a recording of the program was played over Radio Station WHRV. The mixed chorus and the girls’ chorus entered the District Choral Festival in March where they were required to sing certain numbers and to be able to sight read music. The mixed chorus was asked to perform for several outside organi- zations during the year. Barry Calder, Carol Gunn, Bob Borusch, and Beth Milford will repre- sent Roosevelt this summer when the Michigan Chorale travels to Europe. The group will participate in a con- cert tour of seven foreign countries for the purpaqse of promoting inter- The Girls’ Sextet, consisting of Cherie national goodwill. DeNoyer, Carolyn Anderson, Jodi Tripp, Marti Virtue, Shirley Caldwell, and Phyllis Wagner, often performed in school and community programs throughout the year. Choral Groups Bring Honor to School — Taking a break from their harmonizing to és smile for the camera are Dave Betts, Richard 4 � | Hoffman, Alvin Judson, and Robert Cummings, wi F members of the Boys’ Quartet. They performed on numerous occasions this past year and were very well received by their audience. Members of the Girls’ Trio are (1. to r.) Carolyn Anderson, Shirley Caldwell, and Jodi Tripp. In their three years of singing together, they have performed for many assemblies, programs, and dances. Their repertory ranges from sacred to secular music, the most popular being their “Beautyshop Trio”. (First row 1. to r.) Betsy Foster, Marianne Staskievitz, Mary Street, Carol Gauntlett, Beverly Peller, Janet Congdon, Carolyn Anderson, David Erickson, Shirley Caldwell. (Second row 1. to r.) Cres Myers, David Franklin, Julie Fulford, Sharon Richmond, Barry Calder, Bonnie Harris, Valsine Francois, Mary Buckholts, Donald Goings, Russell Kenyon, Patty Wescott, Mary Giles, Gail Pugh, Charlene Peller, Doug Betts, June Cook, Pat Palmer. (Third row 1. to r.) Millicent Hamilton, Diana Roth, Linda Pugh, Robert Brumbaugh, Dianna Paschall, Cheryl Kable, Mark Sutter, Karl Myers, Virginia Wescott, Wendy Weller, Dan Cox, Lindsay Franklin, Tom Touse, David Betts, Kathy Schultz, Tim Wagner, Evelyn Norton, Scott Pal- mer, Lewis Shaefer. (Fourth row 1. to r.) John Riley, Bob Ulrich, Mare Sundquist, Dennis Betts, Phillip Towler, Miss Maxine Sweet, Miss Geral- dine Brewster, Mr. Jay Stuart, Phyllis Wagner, Dr. Maurice Riley. Band Strives for Musical Excellence in Performances Here comes the band! Meet the Drum Major Tom Touse. ‘man up front’ — Dr. Maurice Riley’s expert direction has paid handsome dividends this year. The band and orchestra have not only been major attractions at RHS, but serv- ed as prime coordinators between school and community. The band, by performing at both at-home and away football games, served as morale-boosters for the team as well as for the spectators. The band made its appearance in local parades. Jointly the two organizations presented several inspiring concerts for the school and public alike. Outstanding musicians from these two groups entered the District Solo and En- semble Contest in February. As an illu- stration of the fine musical excellence of RHS, eleven out of twenty-five entries received first division ratings, a record hard to beat anywhere. Orchestra Hi (First row 1. to r.) Beth Milford, Nancy Schrei- ber, Mary Giles, Cheryl Fore, Mark Sutter, Ben Riley. (Second row 1. to r.) Dave Betts, Carol Gunn, Dennis Betts, Jean LaBounty, David Erickson, Carolyn Anderson, Janet Congdon, Pat Palmer, June Cook, John Riley, Wendy Weller, Dennis Betts. (Third row 1. to r.) Margaret Beal, The chief source of income for the instru- mental music department results from the diligent work of the musicians in selling re- freshments at the Solo and Ensemble Con- test. This year they netted $280, an all-time high. chlights School Assemblies Geri LaBounty, Cres Myers, David Franklin, Bob Borusch, Scott Palmer, Lewis Shaefer, Tom Touse, Lindsay Franklin, Dan Cox, Jim Abercrombie, Shirley Caldwell. (Fourth row 1. to r.) Miss Maxine Sweet, Miss Geraldine Brewster, Bob Ulrich, Phyllis Wagner, Tom Gooding, Mr. Jay Stuart, Dr. Maurice Riley. Future Homemakers Win National Recognition (First row 1. to r.) Lois Magee, Ellen Mc- Dermott, Marti Virtue, Pat Adair, Laurie Sanzi, Randy Norris, Mrs. Barbara Brasseur, Mary Van Black, Julie Walton, Shirley Caldwell, Anne Moore, Cherie DeNoyer, Toni Everard. (Second row 1. to r.) Evelyn Norton, Sandy Lanphear, Sue Seyfried, Marcia Pate, Mary Silk- worth, Judy Kliemann, Diana Sprague, Bonnie Harris, Marti Farris, Janet Coleman, Diane Durfee, Cheryl DeNoyer, Linda Pugh, Rae Packer, Mary MacDonald, Carolyn Anderson, Celeste Hoover, Carol Hilbert. (Third row 1. to r.) Anita Ferrer, Geri LaBounty, JoAnn Magee, Kathy Martin, Barbara Seyfried, Stephanie Kutzen, Karen Fal- stad, Phyllis Henderson, Mary Harrison, Margaret Stirling, Lynn Hutchinson, Barbara Barich, Gail Tedford, Kathy Foreman, Barbara Baker. Congratulations are in order for the FHA girls. For their outstanding job at the Ypsilanti State Hospital, the Future Homemakers of America won the Parents’ Magazine’s Youth Group Achievement Award. The girls each took respon- sibility for one patient and provided gifts and refreshments, and entertainment for him. The FHA’ers have made a total of six trips to the hospital this year. Other activities of the group included dressing dolls for the Goodfellows and selling ice cream in the cafeteria. FHA’ers (1. to r.) Ellen McDermott, Lynn Hutchinson, and Mary Van Black prepare for the FHA Fashion Show which was televised on the closed-circuit TV. Treasurer Laurie Sanzi at noon. counts money earned from selling ice cream (First row l. to r. seated) Charlotte Kersey, Donna Kersey, Anne Moore, Mary Buckholts, Carol Gunn, Miss Pearle Baxter, Karen Falstad. Phyllis Wagner, Mary MacDonald, Valsine Fran- (Second row 1. to r. standing) Barbara Barich, cois, Cherie DeNoyer. FT A-ers Get a Glimpse Under the leadership of President Carol Gunn and Miss Pearle Baxter, sponsor, the L. W. Menzi ° A, Future Teachers of ple have had a reward- at Their k utu re ing year. The club’s activities, which pertain to the exploration of teaching as a profession, have ranged from visiting a school for gifted children to helping Roosevelt teachers with their students and helping the National Education Association put on the FTA workshop at EMU. Mary Buckholts helps Mrs. Grimm’s first graders with their art work. “All things work together for good to those who love God.” Romans 8:28. The Roosevelt Bible Club brings together a group of students who savor the literary values of the Book and weigh the spiritual aspects of life carefully. The interdenomi- national group invites distinguished laymen and clergymen to discuss ethical, social, and religious problems with them. They also en- gage in a study of hymnology. Miss Margaret Gotts heads the group, and Gloria Weber serves as president. (Top to bottom) Maealyce Dapprich, Janet Coleman, Miss Margaret Gotts, Margaret Stirling, Dianna Paschall, Wendy Weller. (Across 1. to r.) Martha Ray, Phyllis Wagner, Miss Gotts, Gloria Weber, Barbara Prochnow. Clubs Stress Character Development Roosevelt has many girls throughout the grades par- ticipating in scouting. The In- termediate Scouts spent a great deal of their time earn- ing badges while the Senior Scouts concentrated on com- munity projects. One of their most rewarding activities was volunteer work at Beyer Hos- pital. Being an outstanding scout, Kathy Cox will attend the 1962 International Girl Scout Roundup in Vermont this summer. Evelyn Norton, as an (First row 1. to r.) Barbara Kathy Cox, Judy Bair, Sandy Blasey, Nancy Seyfried, Livia Croff, Margaret Beal, Charlotte Osborn, Susan Cleeton, Pat Street, Patty Wescott, Georgia Campbell. (Second row 1. to r.) Evelyn Norton, Linda Pugh, Marcia Pate, Julie Sundquist, Furtney, Kitty Shupe, Sue Sanzi, Mary Ann Elliott.(Third row 1. to r.) Sue Seyfried, Virginia Wescott, Carol Gauntlett, Donna Shar- rock, Betsy Foster, Kate Mac- Donald, Dorothy Betts, Jody An- derson, Polly Cooch. alternate, will attend a “little Roundup” in New York. Huron Patrol (J. to r.) Jan Sutter, Greg Ker- Pioneer Patrol (1. to r.) Bill Everard, Ken shul, John Osborn, Rick Sprague. White, Pete Sherman, Dave Walline, Robert Richie, Robert Packer, Pete Walline, Bob Sprague, Steve Fulford. Scout Program Attracts School Leaders Fox Patrol (first row 1. to r.) Tom Cox, Donald Moore, John Keller. (Second row 1. to r.) Woody McAndrew, Dan O’Leary, Roddy MacDonald. (Third row 1. to r.) Wes Langer, Jim Sukach, Brewster Brown. Boy Scout Troop No. 31 of Roosevelt has long been one of the most active in the area. They took part in their usual camporees throughout the year as well as worked on their rank advances. The scouts competed with other troops in the area in the First Aid O-Rama. Their main projects during the year were first aid and learning the Morse Code. (L. to r.) Mr. Art Sprague - scout master, Mr. Lewis Everard - committee chairman, Mr. Ray Packer - assistant scout master. (First row 1. to r.) Mary Giles, Nancy McClel- land, Mary Ann Elliott, Georgia Campbell, Patty Wescott, Jean LaBounty, Judy Robinson, Jodi Tripp, Laurie Sanzi, Sherry Skinner, Jane Davis, Janet Congdon, Jinx Wescott, Julie Fulford, Anita Ferrer, Barbara Borusch, Sue Ulrich, Maureen Trosko. (Second row 1. to r.) Miss Mary Drake, Randy Norris, Mary Van Black, Bonnie Harris, Toni Everard, Donna Sharrock, Kathy Foreman, Kathy Martin, Barbara Baker, Daren Otis, Jeneen McDougall, Mary Farris, Mary Schieve, Nancy Brooks, Beverly Peller, Kris Max. In the water is Sue Sanzi. Sinkopators Initiate New Sponsor The Roosevelt Swim Club is a venerable institution — all of a decade old. In the fall the club gave a demonstration at the dedi- cation of the new Lincoln High School pool. This year it held its biennial competition of stunts and routines in April. Sinkopators and Polywogs worked together throughout the year. At the Swim Club banquet the Poly- wogs provided the entertainment. The club is now sponsored by Miss Mary Drake who is replacing Miss Mary Bell as mentor. Jodi Tripp and Laurie Sanzi are president and vice-president respectively. Miss Drake shows Kathy Schultz how to keep her back straight while per- forming stunts. Swim clubbers Sue Ulrich, Sue Sanzi, Barb Bor- usch, Nancy Brooks and Mary Farris work hard on their routine for the May competition. GAA Values Physical Fitness President Kennedy has appealed for a physical health and fitness program. His message seems to have stirred the Roose- velt GAA to activity unlimited. The girls have participated in such athletic activities as basketball, volleyball, bowling, and soft- ball as the year progressed. While the old members initiated the new girls at a Recre- ation Park picnic in the fall, the entire group delighted in initiating their new sponsor Miss Mary Drake. Pat Palmer served as president of the club this year. GAA officers are (1. to r.) Barb Baker, recorder; Cres Myers, vice-president; Miss Krage and Miss Passage, student teachers; Pat Palmer, president; Sandy Shuda, secretary-treasurer. Senior Anna Belcher stands ; poised - she aims - will she make “Get that jump ball!” Pat Palmer and it? Sandy Shuda jump for the ball as Barb Prochnow prepares to snatch it. Bonnie Harris eyes those bowl- ing pins with hopes of a strike. Mary Harrison sends her ball down the alley as Miss Drake gives helpful pointers. Pep Club, Pep Band, Varsity Club (First row l. to r.) Dick Wise, Dave Betts, Jim Nass, Barry Calder, Coach Walker, Dave Erickson, Mike Sukach, Tim Hoover, Dave Gauntlett, Don Brickell. (Second row 1. to r.) Tom McClure, Dick Pleuss, Tom Smith, Jim Davis, Kirk Leighton, Tom Webb, Joe McCulloch, Gary Durfee, Jim Herndon, John Doyle , Ken Cleeton. (Third row 1. to r.) Dan Cox, Dave Smith, Lewis Shaefer, Lindsay Franklin, Scott Palmer, Pete Van de Walker, Roger Brooks, Mike MacDonald, Bob Giles, Sam Taylor, Richard DeLong. School spirit was very much alive at Roosevelt this past year. Enthusiasm was generated in the football season by the pep band which played at some of the out-of-town games. Basketball and swimming were especially enlivened by the spirited cheering of the Varsity Club. All year the Pep Club did its part by putting up posters, announcing athletic events, and keeping the cafeteria bulletin board decorated. An added source of support were the many loyal Rooseveltians who turned out to support the team by vigorously cheering the Rough Riders on to victory. Keep School Spirit at High Level Officers of Roosevelt’s active Pep Club gather around their eye-catching bulletin board. They are sponsor Mr. Welper, secretary Carol Hilbert, presi- dent Lois Magee,and vice-president Donna Kersey. The Pep Band lends a great boost to the ‘Spirit of RHS’. It manages to show up at most pep assem- blies and often fills in for the marching band. Mem- bers are (1. to r.) Bob Ulrich, Jim Abercrombie, Ben Carl Riley, Doug Betts, Scott Palmer, Tom Touse, Dan Cox, David Erickson, Dave Franklin, Lindsay Franklin. FIGHT SONG Here’s to Roosevelt High, Whose spirit never knows defeat. Here’s to our team, come on and fight And make our victory complete. When we are marching down the field Let’s raise our voices to the sky, And then we’ll fight, fight, fight for victory And raise a cheer to Roosevelt High. The piercing sound of a whistle, the wild and uninhibited cheering of the crowd, body hitting against body, a player pounding down the field toward the goal, then - touch- down! These are the sounds which make football a great sport. And so it is with the dribbling of a basketball, the splash of water in a pool, the contact of the baseball and bat, tennis ball and racket, runner and track. Sound makes athletics a drama of tense, ex- citing action. mY 5 16 B14 ee = Oy eee. (First row 1. to r.) Coach Walker, Dick Wise, Gary Durfee, Dave Betts, Jim Nass, Sam Taylor, Cap- tain Barry Calder, Richard Hoffman, David Gaunt- lett, Tim Hoover, Kenton Struppa, Roger Brooks, Gary Stewart, Ass’t Coach Jim Tackman. (Second row l. to r.) Manager Richard DeLong, Lamar Mil- Record Applauds Team Turnout, ler, Joe McCulloch, Dave Fischer, Alfred Burrell, Ronald Schieve, Tom Webb, Mike MacDonald, Scott Clow, Jim Herndon, Don Brickell, Bill Ken- nedy, Tom McClure, Ken Cleeton. (Third row 1. to r.) Tom Smith, Bill Sinkule, Mike Sukach, John Max, Russell Kenyon. Spirit FOOTBALL 1961 Roosevelt Roosevelt Roosevelt Roosevelt Roosevelt Roosevelt Roosevelt Roosevelt Head coach Art Walk- er gave much encourage- ment to the team and ran it effectively. Clinton Hudson Pinckney Chelsea Dexter Saline U. High Manchester Capt. Barry Calder, All - Conference tackle, supplied inspiration to the team with his fine playing. Players shout encouragement to their team- Roosevelt eleven gather together as Quarterback Bill mates out on the field. Kennedy calls the next play in the team huddle. Final Victory Fitting Climax for Hard Fought Season A high percentage of eager boys turned out for the hard practices at the start of the season, and the drop-outs were extremely low. The Riders, handi- capped by lack of weight and experience, got off to a disappointing start as they were downed by two non-conference schools, Clinton and Hudson. But the experience gained was apparently valuable, and the team started an upward trend of well-played foot- ball. The relatively few injuries that hit the team were in vital spots, but the spirited players con- tinued to show steady improvements as the season progressed. Many players and coaches in the Con- ference commented on Roosevelt’s fair play and de- termination. Especially noted were the games against Dexter, Chelsea, and U. High. The latter game was considered our best all season; while in the former, the team played the entire game with- out a penalty. The highlight of the season was, of course, the last game, where the positive minded Riders trounced Manchester 34-18. This was a per- fect end to a valiant season. Pi ig? -loyal manager, Assistant coach, Jim ick DeLong, added to Tackmann, took charge of our team spirit. the RHS linemen. Dave Betts, 6’3” - 200 lb. tackle Seniors End Dick Hoffman, 5’7” - 145 lb. back Prep Football Roger Brooks, 6’1” - 185 lb. guard Ken Struppa, 5’11” - 136 lb. back Capt. Barry Calder, 6’ - 210 Ib. tackle Tim Hoover, 511” - 145 lb. guard Gary Stewart, 61” - 160 lb. end Dave Gauntlett, 5’5” - 120 lb. back Careers Sam Taylor, 5’9” - 165 lb. guard on Gridiron Gary Durfee, 61” - 145 lb. end Jim Nass, 5’7” - 145 lb. guard Dick Wise, 5’8” - 146 lb. end Wise (23), McCulloch, Brooks, and McClure swarm over ball-carrier. Despite determined tackler, Full- back Richard Hoffman continues to gain yardage. Another runner bites the turf as Stewart (59), and Hoffman flatten him. Riders Give Conference Tough Competition If Jim didn’t stop him, Durfee (28), McClure (18), or Cleeton (20) did! WV =—s Candidates Ann McClelland ’63 and Gail Tedford ’62 spend anxious moments before coronation. Queen Gail Excitement reigns supreme as Freshman Maureen Trosko and Sophomore Donna Sharrock are on parade for RHS fans. Junior Barb Baker, 1960 Home- coming Queen, places the cher - ished crown on the new queen, Senior Gail Tedford. Homecoming 1961 — (First row 1. to r.) Jim Herndon, John Lounsbury, Tom Smith, Bob Giles, Mike MacDonald Dennis Dave Erickson, Dick Wise, Dick Pleuss, Mike Sukach. Clark, Lindsay Franklin, Bill Kennedy, Coach Art (Second row 1. to r.) Tom McClure, Joe McCulloch, Walker. Cagers Fight Hard for Good Season Basketball 1961-62 Roosevelt 45 Lincoln Roosevelt 47 Chelsea Roosevelt 34 Dexter Roosevelt 27 Pinckney Roosevelt 27 U-High Roosevelt 62 Manchester Roosevelt 35 Saline Roosevelt 54 Chelsea Roosevelt 50 Dexter Roosevelt 61 Pinckney Roosevelt 45 U-High Roosevelt 63 Manchester Roosevelt 46 Saline Roosevelt 52 Clinton Necessary for a fighting team is a friendly relationship between a coach and his players. Here Coach Art Walker and Captain Dave Erickson are caught in a humorous mood _ exchanging pointers. am (WHUAlh Re 1)0)))) Height seems to make little difference to Dick Wise as he leaps as high as his taller opponent during a “jump ball”. “Big John” aids Riders’ cause as he dumps in another long shot. and Finish High in Final Standings Basketball was an exceptionally popular sport in ’62 and the RHS cagers showed a lot to be admired for. Compiling four wins and some close defeats, they finished well out of the cellar which had been a previous resting spot. The two wins over Chelsea, the first in two overtime periods and the second being decided by two foul shots in the final seconds, were real thrillers. The Riders lost by a mere five points to the league leading Dexter team only after Roosevelt’s top players had fouled out in the last quarter. The Manchester and Pinckney games were high scoring and hard fought, the Riders winning two out of the four encounters. The player’s determination and team work in games often brought loyal fans to their feet in cheers. The teams’ sensational spirit on and off the court never let down as they played their hardest and won the admiration and support of the school. Grim cagers warm-up for another battle. Dave Erickson shows why he led Rider scorers all season as he sinks one of his patented jump shots. (First row 1. to r.) David Franklin, Jeff l. to r.) Coach Jim Tackmann, Jim Sukach, Richards, John Doyle, Pete Van de Walker, Louis Worley, Al Burrell, Mike Pear, Tom Steve Steiert, Creagh Milford. (Second row Webb, John Osborn. Little Riders Make Valiant Efforts The Junior Varsity Basketball team, Coach Jim Tackmann turned out some often obviously outclassed, had a disap- good prospects in his training, and they pointing season. But what they lacked in should back up the varsity next year. experience they made up in determination, Among these were John Doyle, hard play- and the scores of some games, Pinckney’s ing sophomore, and freshman Creagh Mil- for instance, were fairly close. However, ford, the high scorer of the season. J. V. Basketball 1961-62 Junior Varsity Coach Jim Tackmann calls his Roosevelt Lincoln starting five together for a pre-game briefing. Roosevelt Chelsea Roosevelt Dexter Roosevelt Pinckney Roosevelt U-High Roosevelt Manchester Roosevelt Saline Roosevelt Chelsea Roosevelt Dexter Roosevelt Pinckney Roosevelt U-High Roosevelt Manchester Roosevelt Saline Roosevelt Clinton Charlotte Kersey, Captain This is the vital cog in the make-up of the perpetual machine of sound and motion that turns out school spirit. Marti Farris Mary Van Black Ellen McDermott Ann McClellahd Cheerleaders Charge Student Spirit Contrary to the opinion of most students, there is more to the art of cheerleading than the incessant chanting and frantic leaping that are : characteristic of many girls. Roosevelt’s cheerleaders found themselves Toni Everard devoting much of their free time to practicing and planning new cheers. They worked hard before and during the season, and, if you hadn’t noticed, they were able to stand and cheer through entire games. This year’s cheer- leaders deserve a lot of praise for the amount of spirit and noise they produced from the student body. With the help of their sponsor, Mr. Emile Gosseaux, the cheerleaders sponsored dime dances, gave pep as- semblies, and sold spirit-raising devices such as pennants and buttons. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders (1. to r.) Jackie Roesch, Susan Sanzi, Tam Eberle, Janet Cong- don, Susan Ballard, Anita Ferrer. (First row 1. to r.) Dave Smith, Dan Cox, Roger yon, Ken Cleeton, Coach Bill Morris. (Third row Brooks, Dave Betts, Scott Palmer, Jim Davis. (Second l. to r.) Brent Balazs, Ron Schieve, Brad Blair, Doug row 1. to r.) Don Porter, John Max, Dennis Betts, Betts, Lewis Shaefer, Scott Clow, Virgil Andrews. Bob Ulrich, Brewster Brown, Tom Touse, Russ Ken- Natators Splash to Great Season Swimming 1961-62 Roosevelt 60 River Rouge Roosevelt 51 Adrian Roosevelt 82 Willow Run Roosevelt 60 U-High Roosevelt 67 River Rouge Roosevelt 57 River View Roosevelt 49 Adrian Roosevelt 66 Willow Run Roosevelt 62 Ecorse Roosevelt 63 Belleville Roosevelt 69 U-High The seniors of the swimming team, Dave Betts (1.) and Roger Brooks (r.), pause during a premeet workout with their coach, William Morris. Industrious Swimmers Forge New Records Lewis Shaefer, “free agent” of the team, crouches on the start- ing block, ready to spring. Diver John Max performed well in spite of lack of experience in meets. The R.H.S. medley relay team, consisting of (1. to r.) Dan Cox, Lewis Shaefer, Scott Palmer, and Dave Betts, broke the long-standing record twice this year. Roosevelt’s swimming team surprised quite a few schools this year and compiled a win-loss record that bettered that of any other RHS swimming team since 1927. Winning nine out of their eleven dual meets, the Riders’ only discouragement came with the losses against Class A Adrian. The spirited tankers provided many stunning upsets. Ecorse and Belleville were both snowed under by a barrage of pointmakers, but the highlight of the season was the victory over a tough Riverview team. Together with their victories, the tankers put up eight new records. In his first meet, Lewis Shaefer put up a new record of 19.0 in the 40-yd. freestyle. Dan Cox lowered the 100-yd. breast- stroke three times, finally stopping at 1:11.6. Roger Brooks domi- nated the season by breaking two of his own records. He lowered his 400-yd. record nearly ten seconds to a time of 4:51.0. In the same manner, he shattered his 200-yd. record with a fine 2:09.6. Meanwhile, all of the relay records left the board. The 160-yd. medley relay of Dave Betts, Cox, Palmer, and Shaefer established a record of 1:26.6, and the 160-yd. speed relay of Davis, Palmer, Ron Schieve, and Shaefer set a mark of 1:19.4. Roger Brooks, holder of two and one-quarter school records, takes in a good gulp (believe it or not) of air. Members of the team group around their mascot and give a rousing cheer for their op- Scott Palmer leaps through the water as he ponents at the meet’s end. continues to better his 100-yd. butterfly time. Tankmen Storm On to State Swim Meet The natators went into the State Meet with high hopes. However they found the competition stiffer than predicted. Even so, the Riders were able to collect 32 points and finish fourth among the fifteen schools entered. East Grand Rapids and Riverview fought it out for the top spot with the former coming out with its fifteenth State crown. Eight Roosevelt swimmers qualified for the finals, although the members that didn’t qualify were not more than one or two places behind the six finalists in each event. Scott Palmer came through with a fifth place in the finals of the 100-yd. butterfly. In the next event, Roger Brooks swam third place in the 200-yd. freestyle with a time not far from his school record. Dave Betts, up against some stiff compe- tition, took a first in the 100-yd. backstroke and marked the third year in which a Roose velt entry has taken the event. The 100-yd. freestyle event was fast this year but Lewis Shaefer was able to come through with a good fourth place. Ending the meet, and consequently the season, with a high note were the two relay teams which broke two school records. The medley relay of Dave Betts, Cox, Palmer, and Shaefer came in with an excellent 1:51.2, broke the old state record, but still placed third in the race, The 200- yd. free relay of Jim Davis, Dave Smith, Ron Schieve and Brooks also placed third in their event, with a school record of 1:42.1. Doug and Dave Betts sweep down the pool, swimming the traditional family backstroke. Members of the team practice their serves in the close quarters of the gym. Captain Jim Nass and Coach Alister MacDonald proudly hold the trophies won by last year’s Champs Defend Tennis Title Past performances seemed to have affected this year’s squad. As reigning Class C State Champions, the tennis team chalked up a number of wins under the experienced eye of Coach Alister MacDonald. Although Joe McCulloch was the only returnee of the stars that took State last year, most of the return- ing lettermen contributed to the team’s win- ning effort in last year’s Regionals. With Tennis 1962 Adrian here Trenton here GPUS here at U-High at Adrian at Monroe at GPUS Regional U-High here State Meet squad. Captain Jim Nass promoting spirit, winning performances came from Kirk Leighton, Dan Cox, Joe McCulloch, Mike MacDonald, Pete Van de Walker, Bob Giles, Scott Palmer, and Jim as veterans of the team. The assistance of the recruits from the Junior High Tennis Team, coached this year by Mr. Benedict Tomczak, rounded off the team well. First row (Il. to r.) Pete Van de Walker, Bob Giles, Jim Nass, Mike MacDonald. Second row (Il. to r.) Kip Swihart, Mike Pear, Dan Cox, Scott Palmer, Coach Alister Mac- Donald, Joe McCulloch, Tom Touse, Kirk Leighton, Brent Balazs. Sluggers Hit Hard for Conference Title Coach William Morris gives Captain Mike Sukach a few hints on catching. After last year’s disappointing Although batting power was a record, the Riders bounced back problem the sluggers improved with a hard-fought and deter- as the season progressed and mined season. They began in came through with some impor- March with a long and grueling practices in an effort to get in shape as soon as possible. Coach Bill Morris applied the experience gained in his semi-pro career, shaping his team into a smooth- running, basically defensive club. tant clutch hits. In their quest for the crown, the team continually strived for improvement and spirit. Captain Mike Sukach could always be heard booming from his regular position behind home plate. First row (i. to r.) Bill Sinkule, Tom Smith, Dick Hoffman, Mike Sukach, Dave Betts, Bob Cum- mings, Louis Worley, Dennis Betts. Second row (l. to r.) Walter Goodell, Ron Karoub, Bob Brum- baugh, John Doyle, Ken Cleeton, Bill Martin, Coach Bill Morris. te . TT SA ae Gee +. p Waiting for the next pitch, Dick Hoff- man is ready to hit a long one. Baseball 1962 at Manchester Dexter here Pinckney here at Saline Chelsea here Manchester here at Dexter at Pinckney Saline here at Chelsea John Lounsbury rears back to throw a fast ball. Riders Rely on Speed and Fielding The ball is well under control in the glove of infielder Jim Herndon. First row (1. to r.) Dave Erickson, Gary Durfee, Dick DeLong, Dick Wise, Tim Hoover, Barry Calder, Gary Stewart, Joe Macha, Coach Art Walker. Second row (1 .to r.) Dave Gaunt- lett, Lindsay Franklin, Bill Kennedy, Tom McClure, Jim Davis, John Max, Tom Webb, Pat Powers, Dennis Clark, Lewis Shaefer. Third row (l. to r.) Dan Vargo, Steve Post, David Franklin, Ron Schieve, Russ Kenyon, Mike Tripp, Jeff Richards, Bob Sprague, Bill Studt. Fourth row (l. to r.) Greg Kershul, Creagh Milford, Jim Sukach. Cindermen Set Out to Speed Pace The track squad, a hard-luck team of past years, definitely started on the upswing this season. Plagued be- fore by lack of overall strength and depth, the cindermen were able to pick up invaluable experience last season. As a result, Coach Walker’s thinclads proved to be tough com- petition for the rest of the Conference teams this year. The team seemed evenly balanced, with no one event actually out- standing. Distance men were pro- minent, though, and the sprints were generally successful. Captain Tim Hoover performed well in any of the distances and helped form some very strong relays. The field events were strong all around with the pole vault very good. Most of the dual meets were held at Briggs Field this year and the track team participated in such out- side meets as the Tecumseh Relays. Captain Tim Hoover lengthens his stride during a pre-season work-out. Thinelads Burn Track in Season’s Photo Finish Gary Stewart clears the high jump Around the track runs a group of thinclads, bar with his standard grace. working for a top position. Track 1962 April 24 Dexter here 27 Manchester here May Saline here Albion Meet Chelsea here Tecumseh Relays Pinckney here Regional Washtenaw Conference State Meet Dick Wise lunges out of the blocks, heading for the finish line. With strain pictured on his face, Barry Calder puts the shot. 85 The sounds of the community - tires screeching on the pavement, bells ringing at Christmas, crowds of shoppers purchasing goods, gas pumps dinging, change jingling in the cash register, friendly sales- men helping the customer. Our advertisers come from this world - the community of Ypsilanti. The National Bank of Ypsilanti David Salyer, R.H.S. graduate, accepts a deposit from senior Gail Tedford. Member of F. D. 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Award Echo Staff Eighth Grade Exchange Students Faculty Football Foreword Freshmen Future Homemakers Future Teachers Girls’ Athletic Association Girl Scouts School opens Magazine sale Homecoming First quarter ends Thanksgiving vacation “Candy Cane Heaven” - Christmas Dance Christmas vacation Exams First semester ends Speech contest State swim meet Third quarter ends “Foolish Fantasy” - Freshmen Reception Spring Dance Spring vacation Senior trip Junior-Senior Prom Baccalaureate Homecoming Instrumental Music Juniors MSU Creative Scholarship National Honor Society National Merit Scholarships NTCE Award Pep Band, Pep Club Officers Plays Quest Rough Rider Staff Scholastic Writing Awards Seniors Seventh Grade Sophomores Speech Contestants Student Council Swim Club Swimming Tennis Track Varsity Club September 5 October 17 October 21 October 28 November 3 November 27-28 December 9 December 18 - January 1 January 23-25 January 25 We wish to take this opportunity to thank you, the students and faculty of RHS, for all the gracious help you have given us in producing the 1962 Echo. Most important of all, we wish to thank our class, our sponsors, our advisor, our advertisers, and our publisher, Edwards Brothers of Ann Arbor. Without you, this book would not be. To you all we express our sincere gratitude for all you’ve done. The Echo Staff - ee 4 r The symphony of sound has ended. The laughing, slamming, running, screeching, clanging, banging, chattering, jamming have diminished and all that remains in the “Academic Overture” is the sound of silence. It is in this hollow silence that we think and meditate on all that is in the past and all that is to come in the future. And then we realize that the “Academic Overture” is simply part of | the “Overture of Life.” eae? prrietia ee ts ee tee sere aaa 7 _ — SSASAESLES S42-£2.458 £5 £45 23744181 M4UA E114 2133 £5 5b 05 28 ESEOEN PED ADODOSADESE DCM SA SOILIES 21 1505 1505 095 508 x EMBED ME uitiiitaitiie Ee aroUe Met oe Feige: ¢ FESEFRULF SHS SESE SES Fy 582857 25 4892: sre 54 ’