Roosevelt High School - Rohian Yearbook (Virginia, MN)

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For the further development of the sense of beauty and appreciation, the departments covering the languages and art and music have been institut- ed. These subjects, as presented to- day, are ethical because they are character builders, cultural, because they contain the elements which de- velop refinementg esthetical, because they express beauty, and intellectual, because they keep the mind active. TOP Rowillflr. Leyden, Mr. Malone, Mr. Turtle. BOTTOM ROW-Mrs. McCullough, Miss Knickerbocker, Mix! Kettunen. Natural sciences are essential to the life of every man, for through science one gains a knowledge of higher truths, principles, and causes. Science enables one to apply the fun- damental laws to daily work and life. All phases of natural sciences are covered by the science department of Roosevelt High School so that each student ,may find the one in which he is most interested. TOP ROW-Min Barrows, Mis: Aure, Mix: Ambrofe. BOTTOM Row-Mr. Rapr, Mr. Oman, The commercial department is one that prepares for such stenographic and clerical positions as are on the high school level and gives a founda- tion for further training along many lines. The mathematics courses offer- cd here are Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry, and Higher Algebra. What science can there be more noble, more excellent, more useful, more admirably high and demonstra- tive, than this of mathematics 7 TOP ROW-Min Smith, Mr. Pike, Min Hfest. BOTTOM ROW-Min Henning, Miss Mark- uv, Misx Curry. In order to ,maintain standards of superior sportsmanship and for the highest development of physical Well- being, the Roosevelt High School has established a fully equipped physical education department. The depart- ment has so many divisions, including extra-curricular activities, that every student may find something to his or her liking. TOP ROW-Mr. Boardman, Mr. Hurst. Mr. Eide, Mr. Michels. BOTTOM Row-Miss Anderson, Miss Loman, fllixs Swcdfverg. Miss Healy. Page Ninctern

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Page lfiglvlcnz The English department is one of the most necessary for a happy and useful life. Through this department, one gains an appreciation of better literature, the ability to read with intelligence, and the knowledge ne- cessary to express oneself well. No matter what one's future occupation may be, the study of English is es- sential. TOP ROW--Mfrs Dunn, Mist Sifker. Miss Rhoda, BOTTOM Row---Misx Gufbmndson, Mm Ogfen. Misx Runnels, Misx Zeidfer. So that each individual may gain a better knowledge of his community and that in the future he may be of some value to his community, social sciences are taught. The courses cover the social conditions and the relations and institutions which are involved in man's existence and well- being as a member of an organized society. TOP R0w'4Mr. Ofmn. Mr. MCIIYPIIIIAI, BOTTOM R0w4Mixx Simonx, Mr. Sfctlc. Miss Fifk, In the Domestic Science depart- ment, the subjects of child care. marketing, budgets, home furnish- ings, food selection, clothing, and tex- tiles arc taught in order to prepare students for worthy home member- ship. The Study Hall has been es- tablished in order to help students form better habits of study. In the libraryginteresting records of other men's thoughts and deeds, past and present, ,may be perused. Mm Arlandcr, Mr. Smilb. Min Pelcrfon, In order to develop individual cre- ative ability and to aid the student to choose the career to which he is best suited, the shops have been es- tablished. Students are taught the historical as well as the mechanical phases of the subjects. Many of the articles made in the classes are put to practical useg for example, in the printing department, school publica- tions and commercial forms are pre- pared. TOP Row-Mr. Wick. Mr. Flagg, Mr. jorgrnmn, Mr, Bzmtrofk. BOTTOM Row---Mr, Muc1lrr,Mr. Potlxmith, Mr. Wir-land, Mr. Fufton.

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The long trek of life, To the end of a trail, Faced squarely By young hearts, With set jaws And steady eyesg Each with his own track To blaze as he will.