Roosevelt High School - Echo Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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The Arts Play Their Important Part Mr. Benden and Mr. Doane talk over a problem in connec- tion with the print- ing of the paper. Mr. Ray Doane puts his time to good use by advising stu- dents in the Industrial Arts Department. This year he helped some seniors to con- struct a 4-square court for the Roosevelt elementary school. Mr. Robert Benden spends much of his time directing and guiding the printing de- partment. He assists the Print Club, which in turn prints the Roosevelt Rough Rider. Mr. Armstrong takes time out to study some surrealistic pictures of his students. Mr. Roger Armstrong is kept busy introducing interesting art projects throughout the year. He will be re- membered for his lusty laugh. Mr. “A” is the sponsor of the Chess Club. As a new teacher this year, Miss Mary Adams has brought new ideas into the Home Economics Depart- ment and the F.H.A., of which she is sponsor. Miss Adams and one of her student teachers, Mrs. Kalitta, pause for a cup of tea.

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Mr. Pier and Mr. Gosseaux talk over physical science problems. Mr. Emile Gosseaux teaches high school physics and chemistry, in ad- dition to a physical science course. He is highly respected for his concept of Mr. George Pier, physical science modern science and teenagers. instructor, is new this year. His class introduces a broad concept of the sciences. Sciences Challenge Many Mr. Robert Wall is the gen- eral science and biology in- structor. He also sponsors the Biology Club. Mr. Wall takes time out to care for the many plants used by his biology classes and the Biology Club, “a4 p Mrs. Janet Burch, as the school sec- retary, is one of the hardest working employees. Janet’s many duties, such as answering the telephone, deliver- ; ing messages, and issuing receipts, Mrs. Burch studies the keep her in contact with almost al) Thermofax, a new office RHS students. machine.

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Miss Mary Drake is sponsor of the Swim Club and G.A.A. She also finds time to teach her physical education classes. Miss Drake joins with her eighth grade gym class in doing the Hulley Gulley, a new dance craze. Mr. Arthur D. Walker is head of the boys’ athletic program. He teaches the boys’ physical education classes and coaches the football, basketball, and track teams. Faculty, Custodians Concerned with Health and Welfare Mr. Clarence Ver. Berg,: Mrs. Virginia Griffith, Mr. Ken Kersey, and Mr. Glenn Wales, our four hard-working school custodians, don pretty smiles for the cameraman.