Roosevelt High School - Ranger Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Traditional Teas Chairman of the committees is Mrs. Morris. Refreshments for the faculty tea were made by Mrs. Tompkins and Mrs. Morris' home economics classes. New teachers at Roosevelt High are: Mr. Melvin H. Christensen, Miss Dorothy Dobie, Mr. Robert Hilke, Miss Jean Lemler, Miss Edna O'Sullivan, Miss Vivian Pesola, Mr. Edgar Smith, Mrs. M. Bevin Stocking, Mr. Bob Thompson, Mr. Frederick Wick, Mr. Ralph Wirfs, Miss Barbara Van Camp and Mr. Stan Bozich. Mr . Killorin beams at Carol Wick introduces her frcshic sisters. Senior girls and freshman sisters line up to meet Mrs. Boyington. Mr. Abraham chats with the mother of a freshman student. Patty Carlin, Lucy Blakoloy, Kay DuFrcnc, and Chris Gray serve refreshments to freshmen and their parents, while Miss Schoelcr pours coffee at Roosevelt's annual Freshman-Parent Tea. 25

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Parents Attend Now toachcrs greet Mr. laucr, Miss Tompkins, and A r. O'Brien at the faculty tea. Each fall the Roosevelt Faculty presents two traditional teas for the community. Purpose of the Freshie Parent Tea is to acquaint freshman parents and students with teachers, counselors, and administrators of Roosevelt High School. Greetings are extended to new teachers and their wives and husbands at the Faculty Tea. The Freshman Tea was in the cafeteria September 29, followed by the Faculty Tea October 2, which took place in the social rooms. Both teas are organized by a committee consisting of members of the faculty. Teas are no differont than parties. The men always seem to get together. Mrs. Duncan, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. White, and Mr. Roundtree make their way along the refreshment table. Carol Wick and Lucy Blakeley serve punch to Mrs. Boyington and Mr. Bozich. 24

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Interested parents listen to Mr. Durrell explain the varied English program at Roosevelt. Crowd Visits A near capacity crowd of 500 attended Roosevelt's Open House and Dedication of the new wing, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. Sandra Stevenson, Girls' League President, led the flag salute and invocation. Mr. Richard Mears, chairman of the Board of Directors, dedicated the new building followed by Dr. Melvin W. Barnes, Superintendent of Schools. Both men emphasized the necessity of good rooms and good equipment but stated the most important element to education is good teaching. Carole Wyant, senior Teddyette, chats with PTA ladies, who are serving refreshments at Open House. Richard Mears, Board of Directors, dedicates the new building. 26