Roosevelt High School - Echo Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1968 volume:

ROOSEVELT LABORATORY SCHOOL EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN Just as Roosevelt School takes new directions in educa- tion, so its student body also has a creative viewpoint, never satisfied with the status quo, always striving toward new goals. With the advent of the middle school program, students are being encouraged to take a more active part in the learning process, and to have some personal re- sponsibility for their own education. In the high school, students are often consulted concerning what areas they want to explore within a course, and are responsible for their own free time, having no mandatory study periods. They organize and carry out their own extra curricular activities, including dances, carwashes, plays, camping trips, and exhibits. So we salute our students and all youth, hoping that they may ever retain their curiosity and virtuosity, and that they may follow their own directions to their per- sonal goals. Contents Faculty and Curriculum MGtivitie®..1:umeese. . 2 ris Seniors ......... Underclassmen. Advertising..... ae PRINCIPAL FULLER PRINCIPAL MACDONALD School Office Hums With Activity Principal Alister (““Mr. Mac”) MacDonald, who takes a personal inter- est in the affairs of the student body, strikes a familiar pose. Mrs. Janet Winkler, Roosevelt’s efficient school secretary, performing one of her many duties. Principal Alister MacDonald, maintaining a relaxed and liberal attitude at all times, has gained the respect and goodwill of Roosevelt stu- dents and faculty. Mr. Mac, as he is most com- monly called, is willing to listen to students and adults alike with an understanding and experi- enced ear. Besides his duties as principal, Mr. Mac teaches a University seminar, serves on staff committees, and coaches the tennis team. Under his able direction the team succeeded in winning a Class C state championship. When he is not submerged in conferences of one kind or another, he tells tales about his Scottish ancestors and his own Paul Bunyan experiences in the great woods of Minnesota. Indispensable Services Provided for Students Joining the faculty ranks this year was Mr. James Olson, counsel- or, a transfer from Inkster Cherry Hill. Mr. Olson brought with him four years of experience. He has shown himself to be a first- rate counselor and a sympathetic listener. While engaged at Roosevelt, Mr. Olson is taking out time to pursue his studies at the University of Michigan. Mrs. Betty Powers, elementary and high school librarian, provides help to bewildered students who get lost amid the piles and shelves of books. Her main concern is pro- viding a quiet place to study, thereby pro- moting the intellectual growth of RHS students. Mrs. Geraldine Kress, school nurse, checks on student absences due to ill- ness, as well as co-ordinating the school’s health program. 7 Miss Martha Foren can be easily identified as the freshman of the faculty team. Fresh out of the University of Michigan, an August 1967 baccalaureate degree graduate, she bounces gaily through the days of this brand-new classroom experi- ence. She flicks over life’s little ridges with the skill of the ski enthusiast, which indeed she is. Summer 1968 will find her at Sorbonne preparing for more classroom sallies “que maintenant—c’est la guerre-faire bonne garde” Language And History Courses Stress Cultural Experiences Mr. Kenneth Peters, one of the newest additions to Roose- velt’s faculty, arrived via U-M graduate school. Prior to the Ann Arbor sojourn he had been a Birmingham resident. At the U-M he was, and still is, working on an advanced degree in American Studies. This year he is teaching government, social problems, and American History. He has a stern con- viction that learning is a basis for life-building, and so as he hammers significant concepts into the minds of the needlessly indifferent, he mutters “ it’s all a part of the job.” Miss Virginia A. Cooper is completing another year of service to the school. She spends many extra hours in room 305 giving make-up tests and doling out special help for her Latin and history students. Her primary goals are to educate her students and to keep her athletes eligible. Besides her duties as a teacher, she serves as a loyal sponsor of the senior class. She keeps the class moving and sees that the work gets done even if she has to do a major part of it herself. Miss Jean Fraser offered a new course this year, World Literature, an addition to her former offerings of English Literature and Sophomore English. The works of many mod- ern authors have been explored, with an emphasis on exis- tentialism. Miss Fraser also encouraged her students to attend plays and lectures, and invited guest speakers in an effort to broaden the literary outlook of her students. English Program Boosts Creativity “A teacher who can arouse a feeling for one simple good action, for one simple good poem accomplishes more than he who fills our memory with rows on rows of natural objects, classified with names and form.” The chairman of Roosevelt’s English Department, Miss Thelma McAndless, inspires one and all to get up on his own two feet and think Her role as an English teacher does not stop outside the classroom, for she is the hard-working sponsor of both the Rough Rider and the ECHO. Her eleventh and twelfth grade students will long remember that it was she who aroused in them an appreciation of good deeds, good poetry, and good literature. Miss McAndless is distinguished on the state and national level, and is a biographee of Who’s Who of Amencan Women. Mr. Thomas Edison of the EMU Geography Department supports the national experimental geography program by teaching a course in that subject here at Roosevelt. Through this course, Mr. Edison hopes to make his students aware of the importance of World Geography and its relationship to social and economic problems of the day. Math and Sciences Play Leading Role Miss Joanne Rankin has the responsibility of teach- ing Geometry, Algebra II, and Senior Math. She tackles her job with patience, good humor, and enthusiasm, managing to maintain the delicate balance between a disciplined and informal atmo- sphere in her classes. Her office is always open to the confused would-be mathematician, as well as to those who just want to stop to talk. Mr. Emile Gosseaux, assistant principal and algebra, chemistry, and physics professor, has gained special fame for his superb skill in bridge playing and in the apprehension of truants. Re- spected as a teacher, he believes that the sciences should play a role in making students think. In addition to his curricular duties, he is an avid sports supporter and co-sponsors the cheerleaders. Mr. Cleveland Thomas, one of the newest faculty members, comes to Michigan from Jamaica. He is not new to the area, however, as he studied at the University of Michigan six years ago before re- turning to the Islands. In Jamaica he taught both high school and college students. In Nassau he concentrated on high school education. He came here in September, not only to work on_ his doctorate at the U. of M., but to broaden his family’s education by exposure to American com- munity life. He enjoys the teaching “freedom” at Roosevelt, as well as the cordial attitude of both students and faculty. Mrs. Jane Kulpinski, the preceptor of the Home Economics laboratories, has brightened the life of Roosevelt students with a whole new world of dreams and ambitions. Mrs. Kulpinski has used her knowledge of the practical arts in the most romantic of moods. She has served as a bridal consultant for Saks Fifth Avenue. She has con- ducted adult education courses in millinery and dress design. She has established herself as a couturiere nonpareil. With all this talent she spon- sors the FHA, gives the middle-school a hand, and helps Roosevelt girls design their own clothes. Miss Vera North deserves well the designation dedicated. Through many long years, she has taught skillfully, determinedly, and conscientiously so that all the students enrolled in the Roosevelt Business Education Department would have a firm understanding of the principles governing the busi- ness world. She has sent out into business and professional life well-trained secretaries, book- keepers, file clerks, and receptionists. She has trained scores of prospective business teachers who could carry on her precepts. But she has not con- fined her professional duties to the classroom. She has served in many endeavors. Dedicated! Yes, and coupled to her dedication, a friendly, thoughtful, self-effacing teacher. Special Areas Provide Specialized Instruction at Roosevelt School Mr. Russell Brumbaugh, driver education instruc- tor, is very important to RHS early morning drivers. He gives them the keys to safe driving, which later entitles them to the keys to their family car. All of the past as well as the present students appreciate Mr. Brumbaugh’s contribution to sportsmanlike driving. Through the skill and experience of Athletic Di rector Sanford “Bud’’ Dornbos, Roosevelt has established a Physical Education Department second to none. ““Bud”’ also finds time to double as swim coach. This year, Coach Dornbos has worked his team into a formidable and powerful challenger, which, week by week, has tested the best of the class A and B schools. Roosevelt feels that Mr. Dornbos is a definite asset to Roosevelt athletics. Dornbos Leads in Progressive Physical Education Program Miss Mary Drake, girls’ physical education direc- tor and sponsor of the Sinkopators, has been at Roosevelt since 1961. She instructs all grades in physical education and tries to make things inter- esting. . . . If the Sinkopators didn’t have a Miss Drake, they'd be sunk. The youthful, energetic, and resourceful coach of the football and baseball teams, Ron Saunders, is a mainstay of Roose- velt’s progressive physical education and math departments. Always teaching the fundamentals of good sportsmanship and fairness, Coach Saunders is definitely one of the true gentlemen of Roosevelt School. Arts, Music Attract Students’ Interests Mrs. Jean Sundquist is the director of the middle school and high school music programs. She also instructs a class in the humanities, which makes field trips to nearby museums. The middle school presented the operetta, ‘The Prince of Pilsen’’ in February. Plans are now under way for a joint music and English departments production of the musical, ‘' 0 in the Shade.’ Mr. Thomas Dodd, Roosevelt's art department, suc- ceeded again in creating an art program unlike any other. He tries to give each student the opportunity to explore many media by creating several small inter- est groups in each of his classes, with students switching groups at their own discretion. Instruction is offered in drawing and painting, textiles, jewelry, interior design, sculpture, and ceramics. Several field trips have been planned and carried out in conjunction with Mrs. Sund- quist’s Arts Seminar. Mr. Jeris Miller directs the Roosevelt orchestra which meets every morning at 8:00 a.m. The stu- dents practice as a full group and take individual lessons during the week. Several students take private lessons from teachers outside of school; others take lessons from Eastern Michigan Uni- versity student teachers. Most of the members of the orchestra are in the 3rd year or more on their instruments. All of the students take orchestra as an elective, but several participate in solo and ensemble contests and concerts. The director strives to teach an understanding and appreciation of music from the many ages of history as well as to develop the skill of performing on an instrument. Mr. Gerald Jennings prepares for one of his many Industrial Arts classes. Industrial Arts Mr. John Jellema explains the finer points of elec- tronics to RHS students. The Industrial Arts classes and the junior high industrial arts pupils make use of the new facil- ities of Sill Industrial Arts Com- plex. Graphic Arts include a semester in the print shop and a semester of drawing. Students of Power and Mechanics delve deep into the production and trans- mission of power. Extensive lab work helps students to gain a working knowledge of electricity and electronics. The conversion of raw material to useful articles is the chief concern of the Mate- rials Processing Class. Dr. Louis Echart explains the fundamentals of the V-8 engine. Mrs. Jeanne Scott and Mrs. Marjorie Paynter study geography for use in a Middle School class. Mr. Gerald Sharp uses his time to teach his students how to use their learning Mr. George Goodman enjoys the coffee skills. break while correcting test papers. Mr. James Southers frowns as he ex- amines the daily schedule. Mr. Thomas Shook spends much of his time coordinating the projects of the Middle School. He reports that one of Miss Rosemary Soho, new this year, watches over her class during a free reading period. his favorite assignments is math Middle School Change Offers Wide Choices For Students The Middle School has been changed again this year. The change, typical of Roosevelt’s experimental patterns, is the addition of the fourth, fifth and eighth grades to last year’s combination of sixth and seventh. Under the supervision of Mr. Gerald Sharp, Mr. Thomas Shook, Mr. James Southers, Mr. George Goodman, Mrs. Majorie Paynter, Mrs. Jeanne Scott, and Miss Rosemary Soho, assisted by sixteen or more student teachers, the Mid- dle School program offers individualized instruction in more than one-hundred areas. Although the Middle School project is still in its early stages, and may still undergo much change in its attempt to better its program, Mr. Southers expresses the hope that the program will contribute much to Roosevelt’s research activities. Mrs. Jean Sundquist’s major contribution to the Middle School's cultural program was the direction of the Prince of Pilsen, an operetta given for the parents by the combined classes of the Middle School. Mr. Alister MacDonald leads a discussion in a Middle School class of advanced social studies pupils. Ronald Saunders, the swimming pro, demonstrates a cross- chest-carry of Jim Calder for a Middle School Life Saving Class. S”’ Section of the Middle School SPIRIT RECREATION TEACHING WINNING Front row (I-r): Jim Merrick, Pam Kuchnicki, Bill Rowan, Lynn Sharrock, Dan Prevost, Mr. James Olson, Tom Cox, Marti Ulrich, Wendy Skinner, Dave Gessert, Bob Anderson. Second row (I-r): Ruth Ezell, Robin Robinson, Darlene Turner, Linda Wood, Martha Caswell, Connie Campbell, Barb Bowen. Third row (lI-r): Brenda Moore, Don Moore, Wayne Hackett, Mike Washington. Council Institutes Many Changes in ’68 This year the Student Council was led by president Tom Cox with the firm hands of Dan Prevost, Marti Ulrich, and Lynn Sharrock backing him up. The activities of the Student Council have been much the same as those of other years: dime dances, exchange days, an- nual magazine drive, revision of Consti- tution and the few hassles over power. The Council has been helpful in the All-City Student Council and has shown strong leadership in the newly instituted Youth Center. Although the Council has done the Council member Harold Tripp enters into discussion during usual, it has also done the unusual. The a heated meeting of the school’s governing body. Council was given the opportunity to speak before the State Legislature’s special committee on the continuation of Roosevelt. 2 een Front row (l-r) JoAnn Carter, Chery! Smith, Debbie Hale, Pam Kuchnicki, Val Leabu, Darlene Turner, Mrs. Jane Kulpinski, Pat Wadke, Barb Pinter, Ruth Ezell, Susan Kerle, Jessie Kersey, Betty Giles. Second row (l-r) Lawanda Roach, Jennette Eliott, Janet Burrell, Janet Osborn, Karen Kramer, Lynn Rowan, Kathy Proper, Janell Hoover, Sue Thompson, Linda Wood, Martha Caswell, Becky Taylor. Third row (l-r) Nancy Goings, Linda Karson, Karen Karoub, Jackie Hewitt, Kathy Gilden, Debbie Bowen, Linda Robertson, Judy Lawniczak, Dayle Yokely, Mickie Crandell, Carol Pinter, Debbie Betts, Nancy Gex. Fourth row (l-r) Diana Furtney, Lusia Mitchell, Ann Keller, Annette Lamb, Amy Otis, Peggy Hackett, Cindy Truhn, Danielle King, Kathy Kennedy, Pam Swack. F.H.A. on the Go-Go Ho! Ho! Go! Go! These peppy syllables char- acterize the mood of the F.H.A. Under the guid- ance of their new sponsor Mrs. Jane Kulpinski they have been brightening the corner where they are. They decorated the cafeteria with collages. They made hand puppets for the Children’s Christmas party at the State Hospital. They served goodies for parents and faculty at their Christmas open house. They have done so many things that this list must be left incomplete, but it would be sad to forget their twice-a-month pot luck suppers. The Go-go-girls—now have it made. (l-r) Lawanda Roach, Jo Ann Carter, and Debbie Hale open up noon hour concession as one of the many projects of F.H.A. 1968 ECHO Grinds Out Copy After months of hard work, worry about sales, and near panic over dead- lines, the Echo staff succeeded in putting out a 1968 yearbook. The staff, headed by Suzy LaRue and Harold Tripp, spent long hours on production. Despite the many problems that sprang up through- out the year, they still managed to carry their project to completion. Other mem- bers of this year’s staff included: pho- tographer—Wylie Zickgraf; business manager—Nelson Wood; seniors— Betsy Bryan, Barb Campbell; sports—Mike Washington, Dave Gessert; faculty Pat Wadke; underclassmen—John Dusbiber. Co-editors Suzy LaRue and Doug Tripp reveal one of their many funny experiences in the production of the 68 ECHO. Echo staff members take time off from their daily business 22 to sing a chorus of “Jingle Bells.’ Please don’t ask why. my 6 Rough Rider editor Amy Sanzi even has time for a smile as she prepares to publish the school’s paper. ROUGH RIDER “All I know is what I read in the papers.” Editor Amy Sanzi and associate editors Linda Karson and Gail Golloway and their devoted staff keep Will Rogers’ quote in mind when working on the Rough Rider. They try to produce as many papers as time and money will allow to keep the student body and fac- ulty informed on “‘what’s happening.” Under the sponsorship of Miss Thelma McAndless, the staff attempts to write the news as it happens. When important events occur, the reporters go to work, their cameras start snapping, the type- writers click, the copy editors write, and the editors proofread, and finally the presses roll. Rough Rider staff members begin to scale walls, whenever a dead- line approaches. Dave McCrae has won distinction as a National Merit Scholar semifinalist, on the basis of his scores in the 1967 N.M.S. qualifying test and the S.A.T. If he qualifies as a finalist, he will receive one of the 500 top awards set aside for the cream of the initial 800,000 juniors who took the test last spring Seniors Display Character, Scholarship, Leadership and Service ves 5 First row (I-r): Amy Sanzi, Sandy Good, Wendy Skinner, Miss Virginia Cooper, Cheryl Cham- berlain, Betsy Bryan, Gretchen Geiser. Back row (l-r): Barbara Campbell, Dave McCrae, Nelson Wood, Bob Anderson, Suzanne LaRue. Amy Sanzi, in the opinion of her classmates and the Roose- velt faculty, qualifies for the D.A.R. good citizenship award because she best demonstrates the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Amy, together with candidates from the six local high schools, presented her views on good citizenship at a D.A.R. reception in January As a further stage in the award competition, Amy completed a questionnaire to give some concreteness to the judge’s impressions of candidates on a statewide basis Seniors Reap Honors In Various Fields Harold Tripp (left), Mike Washington (center), and Tom Cox (right) discuss their stay at Boys’ State with Mr. Mac- Donald. Wolverine Boys’ State is held on the M.S.U. campus and covers a peri- od of eight days. Representatives formed and administered a mock government Their stay was climaxed by a five mile walk to the State Capitol where they were addressed by the Governor. This contact with a mythical government gave the representatives first hand knowledge of the duties and responsi- bilities of the various state offices. Senior Suzy LaRue (left) brought honor, this year, to Roosevelt by placing high above other area students in the Michigan Mathematics Competition. Suzy ranked in the top 2.5 percent, qualifying as a finalist She is the second Roosevelt student to qualify as a finalist in the history of the school Varsity Club Under the direction of Mr. Ron Sanders and Mr. Sanford Dorn- bos the Roosevelt High School Varsity Club began its year by sponsoring the Varsity-Alumni andJ.V.-Faculty basketball games. These games provided the club with enough money to purchase new athletic equipment for the school. Front row (I. to r.)}—Bill Rowan, Peter Walline, Mahlon Rice, Van Bolden, Dave Gessert, Mike Washington, Tom Cox. Middle row—Bob Anderson, Bob Lundy, Wayne Hackett, Mike Bodary, John Dusbiber, Dick Denny. Back row—Jim Maggio, Tom Abercrombie, Dan Prevost, Bob Spiess. Follow the Rugged Road with Scouting Front row (I. to r.}—Lane Kersey, Mark Russell, Greg Johnston, John Russell, Jim Dornbos, Jim Giles, Joel Osborn. Middle row Terry Gooding, Nick Russell, Terry Cummings, Bill Caswell, Norman Roesch, Harry Smith, Chuck Dornbos. Back row—Kim Otis, Tim Osborn, Steve Munger, Vern Davis, Wayland Blikken, Tom Jackson. First row (l-r): Gretchen Geiser, Carol Burrell, Betsy Bryan, Peggy Elliott, Amy Sanzi, Miss Mary Drake, Marti Ulrich, Wendy Skinner, Barbara Campbell, Roz Green. Second row (l-r): Vicki Packard, Laurie Leabu, Margaret Kennedy, Yumi Shitoto, Debbie Betts, Linda Wood, Lynn Sharrock, Lusia Mitchell, Valerie Leabu. Third row (l-r): Barbara Bowen, Jane Swihart, Janet Burrell, Jennette Elliott, Amy Otis, Annette Lamb, Lynn Rowan, Connie Campbell. Fourth row (I-r): Sue McDaniel, Chris Robinson, Darlene Turner, Jackie Hewitt, Sue Smeckert, Martha Caswell, Danielle King, Patty Jones, Sharon Langen. Sinkopators Profit From Their Hard Work Many hours of long and hard work have been put in by the members of the Swim Club to make the year enjoyable and profitable for all. The Club started off in the early part of October with the initiation of new members. The largest project consisted of an intra-club competition which offered a pleasant change from the annual Sinko- pator show. Directed by their sponsor, Miss Mary Drake, the girls this year have been swim- ming for their own improvement and only occa- sionally for audiences. The intra-club competition was given a modi- Miss Drake points out flaws, as sinkopators prepare for fied public presentation. competition. The Club rounded out the year with the annual dinner for the Boys’ Swim Team and staged the annual overnite at a nearby lake. Front row (I-r): Bob Spiess, Bob Anderson, Bev Robinson, Gretchen Geiser, Barb Campbell, Ruth Ezell, Amy Sanzi, Pete Linn, Mr. Cleveland Thomas, Mel Ferguson, Roz Green, Suzy LaRue, Carol Burrell, Betsy Bryan, Cheryl Chamberlain, Tom Cox, Marti Ulrich. Second row (l-r); Pam Kuchnicki, Jackie Hewitt, Donna Middleton, Janet Osborn, Diane Clymer, Tom Brooks, Dan Prevost, Don Behling, John Scheidel, Rebecca Waters, JoAnne Carter, Jim Maggio, Brenda Moore, Kathy Gilden, Dave McRae. Growing Biology Club Biology Club, now in its fifth year, is boasting a large membership of young biologists. They are anticipating an interesting year of field trips, camp-outs, lab nights, trips, fund-raising projects, and lectures given by co-advisors Paul Milske and Cleveland Thomas. During the last four years, the Club has built a reputation for conducting worthwhile trips and camp-outs. Their hikes have taught them not only about the birds and the bees, but also about fungi, parasites, and cysts. It is the hope of Messrs. Milske and Thomas that the members will find the knowledge they have gained useful and exciting in years to come. Third row (l-r): John Dusbiber, Mike Talbot, Wayne Blikken, Danielle King, Susan Kerle, Becky Taylor, Dave Crane, Valerie Leabu, Darlene Turner, Tom Lowe, Mike Karson, Ken Sharrock, Cheryl Smith, Barry Johnson, Linda Karson, Gale Galloway. Fourth row (l-r): Bill Rowan, Tim Cox, Bob Langen, Ken Macha, Chris Hoover, John Meadowcroft, Mahlon Rice, Larry Dupuis, Mike Washing- ton, Wayne Hackett, Wayman Ezell, Dave Henderson, Lester Green, Jim Lounsbury, Debbie Hale, Kathy Proper, Sandy Lewis, Janelle Hoover. Enjoys Fifth Year The Biology Club Executive Committee enjoys a good laugh during the planning of a future meeting. Members included are (Il-r): Mike Karson, Chris Hoover, Tom Abercrombie, Peter Linn, Mr. Cleveland Thomas. Front row (I-r): Chris Robinson, Pam Leighton, Sharon Langen, Arthur Kerle, Pam Wusthoff, Judy Lawniczak. Second row: Jackie Robinson, Laurie Leabu, Bob Bowen, Micheal Ford. Third row: Tom Lowe, Mick Russell, Porter Blattenburger, Mark Russell, Bill Caswell, Tony Cartwright, Susan Brooks, Debbie Truhn, Vivian Alton, Glen Green, Rick Shingledecker, Nina Wills, Mr. Jerry Miller. ORCHESTRA ’68 Under the direction of Mr. Jerry Miller, the orchestra proved that progress is our finest product. Graduation 1967 robbed the orchestra of many of its experienced musicians. However the enthusiasm and hard work of the underclass- men more than compensated for the loss, and they turned in creditable performance. Much of the credit for achievement goes to Mr. Miller, for he gave individual instructions to many of the players and kept urging them to do their best. + 4 Front row (I-r): Lilla Walton, Karen Kramer, Mr. Thomas Dodd, Janet Osborn. Second row (I-r): Debbie Bowen, Janis Kersey, Brenda Moore. Girls Gain Leadership In School Activities Girl Scouts Front row (I-r): Vigki Johnson, Wendy Galloway, Lynn Rowan, Amy Otis, Annette Lamb, Chris Robinson, Andrea Sanzi. Second row (I-r): Sharon Langen, Martha Hart, Connie Campbell, Jennette Elliott, Janet Burrell, Jane Swihart, Amy Zatowcki. 3] At piano, Wayman Ezell. First Row (l-r) Tanya Moorman, Ann Keller, Debbie Hill, Harold Jackson, Jim Simpson. Second Row (I-r) Debbie Bowen, Diane Furtney, Gretchen Geiser, Mike Hinkle. Third Row (l-r) Cheryl Smith, Brenda Moore, Kerry DeNoyer, Camille Smith, Wally Blikken, Pete Walline. Fourth Row (l-r) Karen Frye, Darlene Turner, Ken Macha, Dan Prevost, Mike Mead. The Middleschool production of “The Prince of Pilsen” supplies training for future troupers. Roosevelt's mixed chorus has _ been Roosevelt’s pride. It has stood for qual- ity. This year’s performances have been no exception. The Thanksgiving, Christ- mas, and Easter concerts were brilliant in scope and content. Although the membership is smaller than that of last year, the accomplish- ments may have been greater, for Mrs. Joan Sundquist, director, has had the opportunity to nurture the special talents of the individuals within the groups. As in past years 1967 saw Mrs. Sund- quist and Miss Thelma McAndless, chairman of the English Department, teaming. First Row (I-r) Jerry Whiting, Tim Cooch, Debbie Baron, Carolyn Norton, Cindy Furtney, Margaret Kennedy, Ruth Karen Evans, Phyllis Peasley, Bev Robinson, Mrs. Jean Sund- Ezell. Fourth Row (l-r) Tim Hopkins, Mike Bodary, Dave quist. Second Row (l-r) Hank Overkleeft, Kathy Aber- Gessert, Sandy Ylisto, Bob Lundy, Roz Green, Danielle crombie, Carol Burrell, Peggy Elliott, Marti Ulrich, Betsy King. Bryan. Third Row (l-r) Jim Merrick, Richard Adams, For the Christmas musical 1966, the juniors and chorus performed the ‘Sec- ond Shepherd’s Tale’; in 1967 they pro- duced “A Child Is Born.’ The leads in 1967 were played by Lilla Walton and Mel Ferguson, supported by Steve Sim- mons, Steve Neal, Wylie Zickgraf, Tom Brooks, Kathy Kennedy, Gary Morri- son, Karen Karoub, Cindy Truhn, Jim Maggio, Joe Williams. Chorus officers (l-r) Carol Burrell, Dave Gessert, and Brenda Moore strike up a song as another rehearsal begins HOMECOMING Homecoming Court (l-r) Freshman Janet Burrell, Senior Connie Abercrombie, Queen Yumi, and Junior Kathy Gilden. QUEEN YUMI SHITOTO Queen Yumi accepts flowers from Captain Pete looks on. Although rain was continually in the air, Homecoming weekend was still a great suc- cess. The weeks of preparation were climaxed by the Homecoming game. As halftime ap- proached the 1967 Homecoming queen Yumi Shitoto and her court were chauffered out to the field. Yumi accepted her crown from the 1966 Homecoming Queen, Charlotte Os- borne. After receiving hearty congratulations from Principal Alister MacDonald and a warm kiss from Peter Walline, captain of the football team, Yumi and her court left the field to reign over the Homecoming Dance, held later that evening. Walline as her proud father Cheerleaders personify the spirit of “Teddy” at the Homecoming Pep assembly. Behind my desk hangs a black picture frame containing a varsity “‘R” letter. In front of the desk is a comfortable easy chair where I can occasionally meditate. When I let my mind wander, I think of what some of our athletes have done to earn this letter. It is easy to visualize the deeds of the Bill Sinkules, the Eric and David Wallines, the Bill Wales, and the Bill Rowans. But what of the boys that have slaved so hard for their letters and received little recognition. I think of a baseball player who broke his leg. Even while lying there on the ground, he did not think of the pain, only that he was out of the game for the season. I think of a football player who was warned never to play foot- ball lest he be crippled for life. Yet as trainer he was of indispens- able value to the team. I think of a football captain who would have given his right arm to have had a good leg and played his senior year. I think of the swimmers who in late February anxiously count their points, and the baseball players who count their innings to see if they have enough for the valued letters. I think of a cheerleader at a regional basketball game with tears streaming down her cheeks, yelling, “‘Don’t give up! Keep cheer- ing! The team needs it.” What has this letter “‘R’”’ meant to all these boys and to all those who went before them? It has meant that they had the desire to play the game. They had the stamina not to quit no matter what the circumstances. They had pride in representing Roosevelt. They were grateful knowing that the coach had taught them to the best of his ability. And when the long seasons were over, all of them knew and were proud that they had ‘Paid the Price’”’ for the coveted “ R.” —Coach Saunders- Injuries Deflate Riders Hopes for Successful Grid Campaign Row | (I-r) Dave Gessert, Sandy Ylisto, Mahlon Rice, Dick Tim Osborn, and Glen Green, John Dusbiber, Dick Denny, Adams, Mike Bodary, Pete Walline, Van Bolden, Wayne Barry Johnson, Ken Pritchard, Jeff Washington, Booker Hackett, Bob Anderson, Tony Cooch, Harold Jackson. Row Hopkins, Bob Clark, Managers Bob Cramer and Scott 2 (I-r) Coach J. Halonan, Dan Prevost, Mike Merrick, Mike Street. O'Leary, Craig Lounsbury, Jim Maggio, Doug Wolfe, Bart Packard, Mike Washington, Dennis Woodward, Harold Tripp, Coach R. Saunders. Row 3 (I-r) Managers Mike Ford, Riders Fall To 1—7 Record Coach Ron Saunders, in his second year at the helm of the Roosevelt football squad, experienced a second year slump. The football team, consisting of 17 seniors, fought hard but were constantly handi- capped by injuries. However, the Riders were able to put everything together to defeat Grass Lake 14-6 for the only win. Under the leadership of Co-captains Pete Walline and Harold Tripp the team had a never dying attitude. For their fine play during the past season Dave Gessert and Pete were selected to the first team All- Conference. Van Bolden and Mike Washington Roosevelt Opponents received second team honors. Milan 14 Clinton 40 Columbia-Central 12 Grass Lake 6 Gibraltor-Carlson 21 Manchester 25 Whitmore Lake 26 Novi 19 Coaches Ron Saunders and Jonas Halonan Defense-Determination-Desire Defensive Halfback Sandy “Spider” Ylisto (above) applies the “‘necktie’’ to Novi quarterback. Senior end Norm Leighton (right) corrals a Packard pass for a sizeable gain against Milan before being upended. My 4 Bart Packard (11) and Mike Washington (70) (left) give hot pursuit to Columbia Central back. MIE: . Senior linemen display determination that led the strong Rider defense. Front row (I-r): Mahlon Rice, Mike Washington, Tony Cooch, Van Bolden, Wayne Hackett. Back row (I-r): Mike Bodary, Captain Pete Walline, Bob Anderson, Bob Clark. Seniors Spearhead Rider Attack During ’67 Season Were: it reogntes Senior fullback Dave Gessert shows speed and strength which gained him All-Conference honors. Senior backs and ends admire the cast of halfback Doug Tripp, far left. Other seniors included are (l-r): Harold Jackson, Sandy Ylisto, Dave Gessert, Victor Swanson, Dick Adams. 40 First Row (l-r) Assistant Coach Cleveland McNeely, Coach Jim Herndon, Jim Johnston, Jim Clark, Fazi Hussain, Randy Johnson, Greg Munger, Jim Hender- son, Dave Hart, Gordie Good. Second Row (I-r) Les Green, Dennis Cowley, Tim Cooch, Joe Hopkins, Jack Prater, and lan Vandrick. Little Riders Gain Experience and Know-How. Coached by Jim Herndon, the Rider J.V. gained valuable experience en route to winning the ’68 campaign. Although the little Riders had a disappointing 0-3 record, they gave 100 per cent in each game. The J.V.’s too, were plagued by injuries, but they still maintained a hard fighting “11.’’ A majority of the boys will back-up the ’68 varsity team. Co-Captain Tim Cooch (L) and Joe Hopkins discuss prospect for next year’s football team with Coach Saunders. First Row (l-r) Bob Speiss, Dave McCrae, Captain Tom Cox, Wally Blikken, Dick Adams, Manager Chuck Dornbos. Sec- ond Row (l-r) Barry Johnson, Tom Landrum, Peter Linn, Dick VanAernum, Bill Rowan, Tom Abercrombie, Norm After the swim team lost its top men for almost every division, the 68 prospects looked unusu- ally dim. It was going to be just a fair year, or so the predictions read. The swimmers, however, facing the season with a team composed mostly Coach Dornbus and Captain Tom Cox. Roesch. Third Row (I-r) Coach Bud Dornbos, Tim Cox, Fred Freadman, Jim Johnston, Warren Blikken, Greg Munger, Lester Green, Ken Sharrock, Wayne Blikken, Manager Bill Caswell, and Bob Langdon. of underclassmen, were undaunted. They put forth tremendous effort. Some really fast building took place, and the Riders won 11 of 14 meets, losing only 2 meets with class A Adrian and the year’s class B state champion Riverview. The swim team broke all freestyle records with Dick Adams taking the 50, 60, and 100 yard free- styles, and Bill Rowan lowering his own marks in the 200 and 400 yard free. The 400 yard free relay team of Wayne Blikken, Captain Tom Cox, Bill Rowan and Dick Adams came within 5 10 of a second of break- ing the state record. They shattered the school record more than five times. The team came home with three trophies, two from the Independent Swim Conference and a freestyle relay trophy from the class B state meet. The swimmers, losing only four seniors, look to- wards equalizing or bettering their season next year. Tankers Move Up To Third In State Meet Senior tower affords display area for students’ creative urges. Junior Bill Rowan finishes his last lap enroute to a first place in the 400 yard freestyle at this year’s state meet. Rowan’s junior year was highlighted by his competing in the Detroit News Invitational Meet. a ee . Oy J, ge ae Captain Tom Cox attempts to elude his opponent in the individual medley at this year’s state meet. Captain-elect Dick VanAernum expresses his dis- belief, as the foursome of Tom Cox, Bob Langen, Barry Johnson, and VanAernum placed first in the freestyle relay in the state meet. Varsity cheerleaders (above) were: Kneeling (I-r) Yumi Shitoto, Vicki Packard. Standing (I-r) Brenda Moore, Marti Ulrich. Hanging? (l-r) Wendy Skinner, Carol Burrell Junior varsity cheerleaders, (right), include: (l-r) Robin Robinson, Jane Swihart, Betty Giles, Lynn Sharrock. Back row: (l-r) Kathy Aber- crombie, Connie Campbell, Pam Leighton. - CHEERLEADERS This year, the cheerleaders had by far, the most enthusiastic of spectators lending support at foot- ball and basketball games. The football season was not as encouraging as it could have been because of the numerous injuries to the squad, but the student body stuck by their team and helped their cheerleaders pro- mote school spirit. During basketball games the cheerleaders couldn’t yell enough to please the bleacher con- tingent, and the seniors couldn’t yell enough to please themselves. Among the several activities which kept the squad busy were selling taffy, polywogs, and goodies. From the cheerleaders, a big “THANKS” to teams worthy of support; to coaches too great for mere words of praise; and to loyal fans for exercising their vocal cords. jin a te So Ges Ene oY ee Bottom row (l-r) James Williams, Bart Packard. Terry Lundy and Sandy Ylisto, Dave Gessert, Mike Washington, Rowell, Jim Simpson, Craig Lounsbury, Harry Smith. Top Coach Webster Kirksey row (l-r) Tim Mattison, Victor Swanson, Co-Captains Bob The 1968 Roosevelt basket team, under Coach Webster Kirksey, ended the season with a tight 10-9 record and a fourth place finish in League play. The team was made up almost entirely of seniors. The starting five, who closed out their high school career, were Sandy Ylisto, Bob Lundy, Dave Gessert, Vic Swanson, and Mike Washington. The team was led by Co-captains Sandy Ylisto, the leading scorer for the past two seasons, and Bob Lundy, an outstanding defensive player and a skilled play-maker. In tournament playoffs, the defending cham- pion Rough Riders began with an opening vic- tory over Wayne St. Mary’s, 51-42. Next the Riders entered the semi-finals against League contender Novi, whom they had defeated twice during the regular season. They defeated Novi 58-56, and moved into the district finals for the second straight year. In the finals the Riders lost to an aggressive Ann Arbor St. Thomas, 61-41. Co-captain Sandy Ylisto lays up another two. Roosevelt Alumni Roosevelt Pinckney Roosevelt Grass Lake Roosevelt Brooklyn Roosevelt Novi Roosevelt Clinton Roosevelt Manchester Roosevelt 5 Whitmore Lake Roosevelt Pinckney Roosevelt Grass Lake : Hey, fellas, the ball is over there! Roosevelt 33 Clinton Roosevelt Brooklyn Roosevelt Novi Roosevelt Manchester Roosevelt Whitmore Lake Roosevelt St. Johns Roosevelt Wayne St. Mary’s Roosevelt Novi Roosevelt St. Thomas Coach Kirksey gives the team some last minute pointers while “Doc’’ Clark listens. Bottom row (l-r) Manager Mark Prithard, Walter Taylor, Birleson, Jim Clark, Joe Hopkins, Tom Lowe, Jeff. Wash- Mike Lundy, Chuck Fuller, Dennis Cowley, Bob Shonce, ington, Jim Lounsbury, Coach Webster Kirksey. Manager Mark Taylor. Top row (l-r) Tim Cooch, Les The Junior Varsity basketball team experienced a somewhat disappointing season. Many times the opposition was much taller and much more experienced. However, neither the height nor the ex- perience of the opposition could stop the determined J.V..S. They won four out of their sixteen games, including an overtime victory over the undefeated Clinton J.V. team. Coach Webster Kirk- sey is banking on the J.V.’s to bolster next year’s team. Coach Webster Kirksey gives J.V. captain, Chuck Fuller, some pointers on an upcoming game. Sandy Ylisto makes one of his famous leaps as Dave Gessert watches the ball bound away. Butch Washington hustles ball away from Novi Wildcat with Victor Swanson racing in behind. Washington’s aggressive play netted him 14 points and 10 rebounds. Front row: Dick VanAernum, John Meadowcroft. Back row: Tom Abercrombie, Bob Spiess, coach Bob Brumbaugh, captain Mahlon Rice, Ken Macha GOLF 1968 Saline Saline St. Thomas St. John’s Manchester Clinton 14 St. Thomas 20 St. John’s 23 Manchester 17 Brighton Regionals Golf Team Relies On Experience. Coach Bob Brumbaugh, in his second year of coaching, has a well experienced team consisting mostly of seniors. The team is led by Mahlon Rice, and a crew of returning lettermen. The coach is anticipating a fine 1967 record of 4-6. The puttsters will be aiming for a magic victory in the regional golf match. Co-captains Bob Spiess (left) and Mal Rice (left) talk of prospects for up coming year with coach Bob Brumbaugh Front Row (l-r) Chuck Misselhorn, Jeff Washington, Dick Kramer, Jim Maggio, Jack Ferrer, John Schiedel, Vern Davis, Denny, Ron Witt, Bob Anderson, Captain Mike Washington, Mike Karson, Coach Ron Saunders, Assistant Coach Bill Wales, Norm Leighton, Wayne Hackett, Bob Lundy, Tom Lowe, Dennis Mike Hinkel, Chuck Fuller, Doug Wolfe, Bob Schonce, Jim Cowley, Kurt DeNoyer. Back Row (l-r) Nick Russell, Bob Johnston, Mike Ford, Ted Liu. Diamondmen Seek Fourth Crown “Four in a row” is the chant of the Roosevelt 1968 baseball team. Coach Ron Saunders and Captain-for-the- second year Mike Washington, are op- timistic about the °68 season. Under Coach Saunder’s guidance the team won the Conference title in °65, °66, °67, and this year the Coach is anticipating a fourth win. The °68 Roosevelt team which ap- proximates last year’s team is made up of senior and junior starters. The team has matured with championship experi- ence and has performed efficiently under pressure. Put everything together, there is expectation of a winner. Captain Mike Washington and Coach Ron Saunders beam over past trophies in hopes of adding another this year. BASEBALL 1968 A.A. St. Thomas Columbia Central Clinton Whitmore Lake Manchester Grass Lake Novi Columbia Central Clinton St. John’s Whitmore Lake Manchester Pinckney (2) Grass Lake Novi Four year lettermen Norm Leighton (left) and Mike Washington “climb the bat” as they try to lead their teammates to their fourth straight crown. Seniors Provide Backbone In Quest Of Championship Roosevelt’s ace hurler, Norm Leighton, exhibits his pitching style to Echo cam- eraman. The Rough Riders depend heavily on Norm's arm this season. Be- sides being the Riders’ winningest pitcher last season, Norm had the dis- tinction of winning the championship game at Manchester. Our baseball team is depending greatly on the senior boys who are returning for a thrilling year of baseball °68. Kneel- ing (l-r): Ron Witt, Captain Mike Washington, and Bob Anderson. Standing (I-r): Bob Lundy, Wayne Hackett, and Norm Leighton. Front Row (I-r) Jim Giles, Wayne Blikken, Dave Scott, Dave McCrae, Pete Walline, Captain John Keller, Chris Hoover, Craig Lounsbury, Steve Arnet, Wayland Blikken. Second Row (l-r) Coach Angelo Pecora, Mike Talbot, Erick Johan- son, John Post, Dennis Woodward, Randy Johnson, Jerry Whiting, lan Vandrick, Coach Bruce Dyer, Greg Johnston. Under the leadership of new head coach, Bruce Dyer, the Rider trackmen are looking forward to an improvement upon last year’s 6-3 record. Led by senior captain, John Keller, the track- men have an experienced crop of return- ing lettermen and capable underclassmen. TRACK 1968 April 16 Manchester 19 Clinton 23 Pinckney 26 Whitmore Lake 30 Grass Lake May 2 Novi 7 Columbia Central 11 Tecumseh Relays 14. U-High 18 Regionals 21-22 Conference 25 State Since perennial champion U. High has discontinued its athletic program, the Riders are anticipating their first Lake- land ‘“‘C’’ Conference Championship. This goal can be achieved only if the large number of underclassmen perform to the best of their ability. All in all the team is looking forward to a strong season. Coach Angelo Pecora and Coach Bruce Dyer talk with Captain John Keller on his chances of taking a first place in the Conference meet. Pete Walline (left) strides purposefully to a fine finish. Seniors Lead Way In Bid For First League Cinder Crown Captain John Keller (right) beams in anticipation of the upcoming season. Distance man Chris Hoover (left) prac- tices diligently Captain John Keller (left) shows the intense con- centration necessary in the baton exchange. Returning Lettermen Bolster Track Team In °68 Competition Returning sophomore lettermen Bart Packard (left) and Craig Lounsbury practice a “book exchange” for upcom- ing mid-terms. First row (l-r) Kim Otis, Tom Cox, Capt. Don Moore, Rod MacDonald, John Dusbiber. Second row (I-r) Jim Louns- bury, Jim Clark, Les Birleson, Les Green, Tim Cooch, Greg Munger, Tom Wolfe. Third row (l-r) Ken Sharrock, Warren Blikken, Dave Henderson. R.H.S. Netters Look To Underclassmen TENNIS 1968 April John Glenn, Ypsi, Northville at John Glenn Adrian Monroe GPUS DeVeaux (N.Y.) John Glenn Stockbridge John Glenn Stockbridge GPUS 18 Invitational Adri Senior Captain Don Moore “lets fly” with another serve as rian ; he prepares for opening match. Don is one of five returning 25 Regionals lettermen on the young Roosevelt team. weet ies There Must Be A Beginning The Climb Has Finished � ha . is ate — : i Y a J wa tN {_——— Virginia A. Cooper M. Thelma McAndless Roosevelt Offers Genuine Growth Incentives For Intellectually Ambitious Students Roosevelt has provided an interesting backdrop for the deepening maturity of the 1968 seniors. Many of them, a score or more, began their educational safari in kindergarten, where they were happily involved in the usual playground pranks. They progressed grade by grade, activity by activity, until seventh grade, when their numbers grew to sixty or so. By then, they were geared for independent study and the planning of great events, such as week-long camp-outs. In the eighth grade, they hit the sawdust trail and became real troupers. By the junior year they presented two plays, “Prize Winning Percy” and “‘The Ring and the Look.” The highlights of the senior year were New York and, of course, graduation. Diligent study has brought membership in the National Honor Society for some intellectuals; the athletes have racked up many well earned honors in the sports arenas. Now the seniors are leaving Roosevelt, and taking with them something of their school. They are joining the hundreds of alumni who have become part of Roosevelt’s heritage. NELSON WOOD President Tennis | Golf 3,4 Band | Class Officer 1,3,4 (Treas. 1) (Pres. 3,4) Echo 4 Biology Club 1,2 Boy Scouts 1,2 Concessions 4 ROBERT ANDERSON Vice-President Baseball 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2 Football 1,2,3,4 Student Council 1,2,3,4 Class Officer 4 (Vice Pres. 4) Echo 4 Rough Rider 3,4 Biology Club 1,2,3,4 (Exec. Comm. 2,3) Honor Society 3,4 Varsity Club 3,4 BETSY BRYAN CAROL BURRELL Treasurer Secretary Chorus 3,4 Cheerleading 1,2,3,4 Madrigals Swim Club 1,2,3,4 Student Council 3 Chorus 3,4 All-City Council 3 (Secretary 4) Class Officer 4 Madrigals 4 (Treas. 4) Class Officer 3,4 Echo 4 (Secretary 3,4) Quest 3 Echo 4 Biology Club 2,3,4 Rough Rider 4 Girl Scouts | Biology Club 2,3,4 Class Plays 3 Girl Scouts 1 Concessions 4 Class Play 3 A.A.U. 3 Homecoming Court | Homecoming Court 3 Homecoming Committee 2,3,4 Homecoming Committee 4 Honor Society 3,4 Swim Club 1,2,3,4 Summer Foreign Exchange Student 3 CONNIE ABERCROMBIE Biology Club 2 Homecoming Court 4 John Glenn High School | RICHARD ADAMS Football 1,2,4 Swimming 1,2,3,4 Chorus 4 Varsity Club 2,3,4 WALLACE BLIKKEN Swimming 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2 Chorus 2,3,4 Class Plays 3 Varsity Club 2,3,4 Audio Visual Club 2 DEBBIE BARRON Chorus 4 Belleville High School | Plymouth High School 2 Ann Arbor High School 3 MICHAEL BODARY Football 1,3,4 Band 1,2 Chorus 2,3,4 Madrigals 3,4 Echo 4 Biology Club 2,3,4 Boy Scouts 1,2 Class Plays 3,4 Varsity Club 3,4 Senior supermen pose on tower for ECHO photographer VAN BOLDEN Football 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 Class Plays 3 Varsity Club 2,3,4 BARBARA CAMPBELL Cheerleading 1,2 Chorus 3 Class Officer | (Sec. 1) Echo 4 Quest 3 (Editor 3) Biology Club 2,3,4 Girl Scouts | Class Plays 3 Concessions 4 A.A.U. 2 F.H.A. I CHERYL CHAMBERLAIN Honor Society 3,4 Class Plays 3 Summer Foreign F.H.A. 1,2 Exchange Student 3 Honor Society 3,4 ROBERT CLARK Baseball | Football 1,2,3,4 Band | Echo 4 Biology Club 2 DAVID COLE Baseball 1,2,3,4 Football | Seniors Dave McCrae and Don Moore (below), dis- play the studious habits of the Senior Class. ANTHONY COOCH Basketball | Football 1|,2,4 Tennis 1,2 Golf 4 Biology Club 4 THOMAS COX Tennis 1,2,3,4 Swimming 1,2,3,4 (Capt. 4) Student Council 2,3,4 (Pres. 4) All City Student Council 3,4 (Treas. 3) Echo 4 Rough Rider 3,4 Biology Club 1,2 Boy Scouts 1,2 Boys’ State 3 Class Play 3 Varsity Club 2,3,4 Attitude 4 LAURIE DAVIS Chorus 3 West Jr. High School | Ypsilanti High School 2 pa = @ KATHRYN DISBROW Echo 2 Quest 1,2 Rough Rider 1,2 Writing Awards 1,2 Biology Club 2,3 F.H.A, 2 LAWRENCE DUPUIS Track 3,4 Echo 4 Rough Rider 4 Biology Club 3,4 Concessions 4 KAREN EVANS Chorus 3,4 Echo 4 Concessions 3 F.H.A. 1,2,3 Homecoming Court 2 Homecoming Committee 3,4 FREDRICK ERWIN Basketball 2,3,4 East Jr. High School | RUTH EZELI Band 2 Orchestra 2,3 Student Council 4 Echo 4 Quest 3,4 Rough Rider 4 Biology Club 2,3,4 (Secretary 3) Concessions 4 F.H.A. 3,4 (President 4) Wayne Memorial High School | CYNTHIA FURTNEY Chorus 3,4 Class Plays 3 F.H.A. 3,4 Ireland 1,2 GRETCHEN GEISER Chorus 2,3,4 Michigan Choral 3 Echo 4 Biology Club 2,3,4 Girl Scouts | Class Play 3 Concessions 4 F.H.A. 1 Honor Society 3,4 Swim Club 2,3,4 Madrigals 2,3,4 SANDRA GOOD Chorus 2,3 Quest 3 Biology Club 2 Class Plays 3 Honor Society 3,4 D. WAYNE HACKETT Baseball 1,2,3,4 Football 1,2,3,4 Band | Chorus 2,3,4 Orchestra 1 Minstrels 3 Student Council 1,2,3,4 Echo 4 Rough Rider 4 Audio Visual 1,2,3,4 Biology Club 4 Varsity Club 3,4 DAVID GESSERT Baseball 3,4 Basketball 2,3,4 Football 2,3,4 Track 2 Chorus 2,3,4 (Pres. 4) Student Council 3.4 CHRISTOPHER HOOVER All City Student Council 2 Football 1.2 Echo 4 Track 1,2,3,4 Biology Club 2,3 Biology Club 1,2,3,4 Class Play 3 : Varsity Club 2,3,4 Musical Youth Int. 3 Madrigals 3,4 Finney High School ! ROSLYN GREEN Swim Club 1,2,3,4 Chorus 4 Student Council 4 Echo 4 Quest | Rough Rider 4 Biology Club 2,3,4 Girl Scouts | Class Play 3 Concessions 4 F.H.A. | Homecoming Committee 4 TIMOTHY HOPKINS Chorus 4 Class Play 3 Willow Run High School 1,2 SHARON HEWITT Seniors Harold Tripp and Sandy Good discuss plans for the future with Mr. Olson. JOHN KELLER Basketball 1,2,3 Football 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 (Capt. 4) Student Council | All City Student Council 2 GARY KRUSE Echo 4 Quest 2 Quest 4 (Editor 4) Rough Rider 4 Biology Club 2,3,4 Boy Scouts 1,2 Pep Club | Varsity Club 2,3,4 Concessions 3 KENNETH MACHA Basketball 1,2 Football | Golf 2,3,4 Chorus 2,3,4 Minstrels 3 Echo 4 SUZANNE LARUE Rough Rider 4 Echo 4 Biology Club 2,3,4 (Co-editor 4) Concessions 4 Quest 2,3 Exchange Student 4 Rough Rider 4 Writing Awards 3 Biology Club 2,3,4 Girl Scouts | Class Plays 3 Concessions 4 Honor Society 3,4 Michigan Math Test Qualifier 4 TIMOTHY MATTISON Basketball 4 Chorus 4 East Jr. High School | Ypsilanti High School 2,3 Seniors (l-r) Victor Swanson, Tony Cooch, Robert Anderson and Chris Hoover display their “Picasso” of the °68 Senior Tower. DAVID MCGRAE Boone High School 2,3 Orlando, Florida Swimming 4 Echo 4 Honor Society 4 JOHN MEADOWCROFT Golf 1,2,3,4 Biology Club 3,4 Class Plays 3 Concessions 4 Varsity Club 4 DANIEL O’LEARY Football 1,2 Track 3 Swimming 1,2,3 Boy Scouts 1,2 MAHLON RICE Basketball 1,2 Football 1,2,3,4 Track | Golf 2,3,4 (Co-Capt. 4) Student Council 2 Class Officer 2 (Vice Pres. 2) Rough Rider 4 Biology Club 2,3,4 Class Play 4 ‘- Varsity Club 2,3,4 BEVERLY ROBINSON : Band 1,2 Chorus 3,4 Orchestra 1,2,3 Echo 4 Biology Club 3,4 Girl Scouts | Concessions 4 F.H.A. 2 Madrigals 4 Seniors work hard on the production of the award winning Rough Rider, Roosevelt’s tri-weekly newspaper. AMY SANZI Student Council | Class Officer 3 (Treas. 3) Echo 3 Rough Rider 4 (Editor) Biology Club 2,3,4 (Sec. Treas. 4 Girl Scouts | F.H.A. | Honor Society 3,4 Swim Club 1,2,3,4 (Vice Pres. 3) (Pres. 4) A.A.U. 3 D.A.R.4 HAROLD TRIPP Basketball 1,2 Football 1,2,3,4 (Co-Capt. 4) Track 1,3 Golf 2,4 Chorus 3 Student Council 1,2,3,4 (Treas. 2) (Pres. 3) All City Student Council 3,4 Class Officer 1,2 (Vice Pres. 1) (Pres. 2) Echo 3,4 (Co-Editor 4) Rough Rider 3,4 Boys’ State 3 Class Play 3 Varsity club 2,3,4 WENDY SKINNER Cheerleading 1,2,3,4 (Capt. 4) Student Council 4 Class Officer 2 (Treas. 2) Echo 4 Rough Rider 4 Biology Club 2,3 Girl Scouts | Class Plays 3 A.A.U. 2 Honor Society 3,4 RICHARD TAYLOR Baseball | Basketball 1,2 Football | Bowling league 1,2,3,4 ROBERT SPIESS Football 2 Swimming | Golf 2,3,4 (Capt. 3) (Co-Capt. 4) Echo 4 Rough Rider 4 Biology Club 2,3,4 Boy Scouts 1,2,3,4 Concessions 4 Varsity Club 2,3,4 PAT WADKI Echo 4 Rough Rider 4 Concessions 4 F.H.A. 1,2.4 Library Assistants | Pep Club | LAWRENCE WARD Baseball 1,2 Football 1,2 Basketball 2 Boy Scouts |! THOMAS WOLFE Echo 4 Rough Rider 4 Biology Club 4 Romulus High School 2,3 PETER WALLINI Football 1,2,3,4 (Co-Capt. 4) Track 3,4 Swimming | Band | Chorus 2,4 Boy Scouts 1,2 Class Play 3 Varsity Club 2,3,4 MICHAEL WASHINGTON Baseball 1,2,3,4 (Capt. 3,4) Basketball 1,2,3,4 Football 1,2,4 Chorus 4 Student Council 3,4 All City Student Council 4 Class Officer 1,3 (Pres. 1) (Vice Pres. 3) Echo 4 Rough Rider 2,3,4 Biology Club 2,3,4 Boys’ State 3 (Alt.) Varsity Club 2,3,4 NORMAN LEIGHTON Baseball 1.2.3.4 Basketball 1,2 Football 1,2,3,4 ROBERT LUNDY SANDY YLISTO Baseball 4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Basketball 3,4 (Co-Capt. 4) (Co-Capt. 4) Football |,2,4 Football 4 Golf | Track 3 Chorus 3,4 Chorus 3,4 Biology Club 2,3, Varsity Club 4 Class Play 3 Willow Run High School 1,2 Varsity Club 2,3,4 CYNTHIA LAWRENCI KIM KETCHPAW Ypsilanti High School 1,2 HAROLD JACKSON Baseball 3,4 Football 4 Chorus 3,4 Echo 4 Ypsilanti High School 1,2 RON WITT Baseball 1,2,3,4 Basketball 2 Football 2 Sandy and Bob provide entertainment during a fire drill. Seniors Add Spice To Varied Activities Senior class members Ken Macha and Gretchen Geiser seem amused as they discuss the topic of skiing. EXHIBITION RELAXATION ENTERTAINMENT Money Minded 69ers Show Get-Up And Go Sponsored by Miss Mary Drake and Mr. Thomas Dood, the Class of °69 made its presence known in the halls of Roosevelt by participating in a wide range of events. Among the projects undertaken by the juniors were such money making jobs as a car wash which netted them $125. They also partici- pated generously in Student Council affairs. The juniors supported the Rough Rider, Echo and Quest staff to a marked extent. A real interest was shown, this year, by the juniors in athletics, academ- ics, and clubs. The highlight of the year was the Junior-Senior prom. Juniors attack cars feverishly in effort to sweeten class treasury. Camera shy: Jim Bellers, JoAnn Carter, Mike Crittenden, Ron Holt, Pam Kuchnicki, Bob LaRose, Donna Middleton, Phyllis Peasley, Rick Shifferd, Steve Simmons, Lilla Walton. Junior class officers, Brenda Moore, Dan Prevost, Cindy Truhn, and Jim Merrick look well pleased with the conduct of Junior Class business meeting. Tom Abercrombie Michael Adams Don Behling JoAnn Bloom Deborah Bowen Laura Brasseur Thomas Brooks Diane Clymer Gary Cobb Vern Davis Richard Denny Kerry DeNoyer John Dusbiber Peggy Elliott Mel Ferguson Jackie Hewitt Debbie Hill Booker Hopkins Roger Hosmer Dennis Ingram Barry Johnson James Lawniczak Tom Landrum Peter Linn Jim Maggio James Merrick Brenda Moore Dan Prevost Linda Robertson Bill Rowan Terrance Rowell John Schiedel Nancy Schwartz Richard Van Aernum Ken Vanderick Rebecca Waters Jerry Whiting Joseph Williams Wylie Zickgraf Jack Ferrer Karen Frye Gordon Gable Kathy Gilden Gale Golloway Peggy Hackett Karen Karoub Linda Karson Kathy Kennedy Janis Kersey Daniele King Karen Kramer Tanya Moorman Gary Morrison Stephen Neale Carolyn Norton Bill O'Neal Janet Osborn Jim Simpson Camille Smith John Studt Jacqueline Taylor Cindy Truhn Martha Ulrich Sophomores Lusia Mitchell and Darlene Turner use their extra energy to produce decorations for the fall dance, ‘Flower Power.” The Junior class advisors, Mr. Kenneth Peters and Miss Joanne Rankin, discuss plans for the class as the Christmas holiday approaches. Steve Arnett Debbie Betts Wayne Blikken Dennis Cowley Sophs Excel in Many Fields Under the leadership of Mr. Ken Peters and Miss Joanne Rankin, the sophomore class has devoted most of its time to building good scholarship records. This year their activities were high- lighted by the selection of their class rings and the sponsorship of “Flower Power,” the fall dance. The Sophomores have also shown their excellence in the fields of athletics and student government, and give promise of being a credit to Roosevelt. Camera shy: Gary Alton, Martha Caswell, Craig Lounsbury, Bart Sears, Alice Walton, Doug Wolfe, and Linda Wood. Tim Cox Mickie Crandell Dave Crane Victoria Dobbins Frederick Freedman Chuck Fuller Madge Harris Steve Hill Mike Hinkle Joseph Hopkins Nancy Gex Betty Giles Nanci Goings oe John Gustafson . Michael Karson a a 4 Margaret Kennedy Susan Kerle Jessie Kersey 2 , ae pala c= es oe A Tracy King Robert Langen Valerie Leabu Sandy Lewis Thomas Lowe Michael Lundy Jim MacDonald Peter Mercy Lusia Mitchell Mike O'Leary Peggy Patrick Carol Pinter ] stAtr Ken Pritchard Lawanda Roach Robin Robinson Diana Russell Mike Russell John Sample David Scott Lynn Sharrock Yumi Shitoto Robert Shonce Stephen Simmons Chery! Smith Bp Andy Soule i ‘ Pam Swack ’ ; Mike Talbot - 2 : Becky Taylor - Sue Thompson ; Pat Towler Darlene Turner Janie Wilde Elaine Williams Linda Wood Dennis Woodward Dayle Y okely Leading the Freshman Class this year Swinging Frosh Ienite were two swinging sponsors, Mr. Emile = oa Gosseaux and Miss Martha Foren, and High School Days a swinging set of officers. = In starting their high school life, the frosh submitted to their traditional ini- tiation as conducted by the sophomores. The initiates showed a lot of spunk. Throughout the year they carried on with the same fervor, attending and support- ing a great many of the school activities. The frosh maintained tradition by spon- soring the annual Spring Dance. The freshman clowns have a gay time planning for the spring dance in May. Laughing from left to right are Diana Furtney, Cathy Abercrombie, Way- man Ezell, Jim Lounsbury, and John Post. Camera shy: Tom Crawford, Wayman Ezell, Emanuel Gillum, Gregory Munger, Booker Smith. Freshman sponsors keep watchful eye on class activities. Left to right are Mr. Gosseaux, Randy Johnson, Brian Clymer, Miss Foren, Wendy Golloway, and Jan Burrell. Kathy Abercrombie ' Melissa Adams 4 : a Les Birleson , . : ’ Warren Blikken i ‘ 4 “MM 4 , Jill Bodary , x Barbara Bowen i A v ‘ i_._M4 Dianne Briggs Jan Burrell Connie Campbell Jim Clark Brian Clymer Tim Cooch Gordon Good Lester Green Debbie Hale Tim Hanson Dave Hart Dave Henderson Ann Keller Annette Lamb Pete Langer Judy Lawniczak Pam Leighton Jim Lounsberry Barb Pinter John Post Jack Prater Kathy Proper Terry Robertson Chris Robinson yi Jeff Tylo lan Vandrick Terry Walter Jeff Washington David Wilson Paula Wusthoff _ S ant Jackie Eberle Jennette Elliott Bill Fitzharris Diana Furtney John Gable Wendy Golloway Janelle Hoover Faizi Hussain Erick Johanson Patty Jones Randy Johnson Jim Johnston Mike Molholland Beth Nissen Amy Otis Hank Overkleeft Vicki Packard Doug Perry James Rosin Lynn Rowan Carol Schwartz Ken Sharrock Jane Swihart Walter Taylor SALE ADAMS Sunoco Service Cc tulations Cl f ‘68 ongratulations Class o 2997 Washtenaw ERE Gay wards the finest young men’s fashions 518 W. Cross 27 N. Washington on campus downtown BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1968 YPSILANTI SAVINGS BANK Member of F.D.1.C. ABERCROMBIE REAL ESTATE Congratulations Member Ypsi Photo List to the Class of 1968 Real Estate Sales — Appraisals from STAN’S BIG BOY 62 Ecorse Ypsilanti HU 3-5568 1145 Ecorse Road Ypsilanti Larry's Tropicals Unlimited 50 N. Huron says Congratulations to THE CLASS OF ‘68 CLARK’S SHOPPE Where the Roosevelt student is always welcome. 10-12 N. Washington St. Ypsilanti, Mich. Best Wishes from Flaming Pit Family Restaurants adjoining Holiday Inn East Ann Arbor, Mich. 971-1500 College Pharmacy 537 W. Cross Ypsilanti, Michigan WE DELIVER 483-2819 Complete Insurance Service YOUR shed Insurance [AGENT i J.D. LaRue Agency 130 W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1968 A. J. BURRELL SONS 1106 E. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, Mich. EST... 1915 53 Years of Dependable Service ACME GLASS PAINT 93 Emerick Street SEVEN SEAS Restaurant Tn, Megan and Cocktail Lounge Tel. HU 3-3820 : 1435 E. Michigan Ave. HOURS: Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 P.M Dinner MORAY’S JEWELRY 5:00 P.M. to 1:00 AM. Sing-along at the organ bar “Be worry free with a Moray Guarantee” 9:00 P.M. to 2:00 AM. 110 W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, Mich. Congratulations Class of '68 Commercial — Residential Fingerle : Hollister Industrial Wood = LUMBWR cof) There is a GOODING REALTY Wateriat Diffe rence 108 Pearl St. Ypsilanti, Michigan 822 E. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti 482-1860 Phone 482-0735 Our diploma opened the door to an interesting job at MBT. That’s making an education go to work for you . . . and it does at Michigan Bell. We know, because we started working at MBT after graduation. Michigan Bell needs people who are interested in being trained for jobs with a future in the exciting field of telephone com- munications. So stop by soon and start your education working for you. MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY 323 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor Part of the Nationwide Bell System An Equal Opportunity Employer 85 McClure Studio 731 W. Cross St. HU 3-2664 Art Jones Realty Richardson’s Pharmacy 1293 E. Michigan Ave. Congratulates the Class of 1968 We carry a complete line of: prescription items and drugs tobacco cosmetics package liquor surgical supplies HU 3-0213 FREE DELIVERY “List with us and get ready to move” “Where Pharmacy is a Profession” Best Wishes to the Rough Riders from the Smooth Riders at ROWAN OLDSMOBILE, INC. “Home of the Youngmobiles”’ 334 E. Michigan Ave. phone— HU 3-3644 THE NATIONAL BANK OF YPSILANTI member of F.D.I.C. rt Mune tt 4 AR Al} PPD bp ht { � trite NAY : , re . mt + ; ; Uta TTT hide Mt THe TUUSAUSUCteatstesnesnene a : - 3 +2 gi os J me 6 Ls L Fann il ‘ ; ££ � . Sas ¥ u ‘£BS2 FIVE FRIENDLY OFFICES: Michigan at Washington 775 So. Grove Road 1515 Washtenaw Avenue 611 W. Cross Street 300 E. Michigan Ave. ’ wewy™s PELL BURGA and EVANS @ Painting and Decorating @ Residential and Commercial @ Interior and Exterior Color Counseling Paper Hanging Color Matching Work Guaranteed Free Estimates Phone 482-0298 or 482-2731 586 Greenlawn Avenue, Ypsilanti, Michigan Cleary College Training Will Improve Your Future “pucaTion— anna | Classroom - Administration Building Specialists in Secretarial, Accounting, and Management Programs Earn a one year Diploma, two year Associate Degree, or a four year Bachelor Degree STOP TO THINK! Most Cleary College graduates have positions before graduation. A business training that provides greater income and security. Cleary training has been proven by thousands of graduates. Classroom space is limited—To assure acceptance—YOU should ENROLL NOW—Cleary graduates are in great demand. Summer term—June 24, 1968 Fall Term—September 23, 1968 For additional information, write or call the Dean of Admissions CLEARY COLLEGE A Collegiate School of Business Founded 1883 Ypsilanti, Michigan HUnter 3-4400 BIG TOP MARKET 1433 Washtenaw GROCERIES BEER WINE Open Se ven Days a Week GRAHM’‘S Suburban Casuals—now brimming with new avante garde fashions from designer houses of California and New York. . . styles keyed for the individual Arborland Shopping Center Ann Arbor, Michigan SERBAY MOTORS Chrysler — Plymouth 34 E. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti HU 2-8850 Great $ Value PER LIVABLE FOOT by x MARLETTE COACH +k NEW MOON % HOLLY PARK xe PARK ESTATE AND OTHER LEADING MAKES COACHES BUILT IN MICHIGAN FOR MICHIGAN WEATHER ® WE TAKE ANYTHING IN TRADE ® 7 YEAR FINANCING % FREE DELIVERY � D. O. HARVEY, OWNER — HARVEY'S ———— “WILLOW RUN MOBILE HOMES Petes HU 2-4566 1631 E. MICHIGAN AY ® | BLOCK E. OF FORD BLVD. YPS. ALSO KNOWN AS ADRIAN MOBILE HOMES ADRIAN MICH. SO. MAIN ST. CALL 263-2277 AG KITCHEK Dla. mae =) lie at i A donut a day wu ry Ta: keeps the doctor away. = 4 ‘fe lle] ay Come in for breakfast and lunch. Hacketts’ donuts travel with the baseball team to every away game. Stretch your coffee break with donuts from the Donut Kitchen. “Get Your Daily Dozen” at the Donut Kitchen 1315 E. Michigan Ave. 482-9487 Ypsilanti, Michigan Phone orders in advance to assure prompt and accurate service. Best Wishes the Clase oF 68 BAILES PHARMACY Kliemann Real Estate Staff 340 Ecorse Rd. 316 Ecorse 482-3126 Ypsilanti, Michigan DRIVE THRU COME AS UR AND STAY N YOUR arama cite BYR B “Brighter - Whiter Shirts Guaranteed 23 E. Michigan Avenue — Ypsilanti — Open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Th e Oracle Nelson Wood lead guitar Bob Packer bass vocal “Electric Music’’ Barry Johnson rhythm guitar Bob Spiess keyboards Call Nelson Wood 483-0276 Wayne Hackett PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. H. Keller Mr. and Mrs. W. Cooch Mr. and Mrs. R. Dupuis Mr. and Mrs. R. Anderson Ypsilanti Dental Laboratory Huron Barber Shop The Bop Shop Carras Jackson Cleaners Greens Cleaners Walter M. Moore ABC Cleaners Chef Burger Harmony House Motel Pépé Lepuis Mrs. E. Tripp Mrs. C. Rice Mr. and Mrs. Hoover Mr. and Mrs. Ezell Mr. and Mrs. T. Neuberger Mr. and Mrs. Wells Mr. and Mrs. Karson Mr. and Mrs. Abercrombie Mr. and Mrs. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Peasley Biology Club Boys’ Club Boys’ State Cheerleading Faculty Football Homecoming Juniors Michigan Chorale Michigan Math Test Middle School Rough Rider Seniors Sophomores Student Council Swim.Club Swimming Table of Contents Seniors Reign Provides Active Fun, Flurry EDWARDS Eg secthess 2500 SOUTH STATE STREET ANN ARBOR. MICHIGAN 48104 BOOK MANUFACTURING SINCE 1893 $n ROOSEVELT 1968 | | The Echo staff presents the product of long and pain- ful hours spent on a job which at times seemed almost too harrowing. Undoubtedly our critics will find words, to express their pleasure or their protests. We, however, are now silent. That we are grateful to advisor, to pho-| tographer, to publisher, to the faculty members who were gracious in moments of tension and even disaster has ever been apparent. We say thank you to all and farewell. (