Roosevelt High School - Rohian Yearbook (Virginia, MN)

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Current Events publicationi for 10th. Nth end represented here by Rendi. Dick end Marilyn. 12th grades are Miss Beckstrom leads one of her World History classes in discus- sion. Social Studies are a very important part of our studies at Roosevelt High. The studies of the accomplishments and fail- ures of the world are important to students who will become the future leaders and voters of the country. We can hope to learn from the mistakes of past generations to make our world a happier and more stable place in which to live. As sophomores, World History taught us of the develop- ment of our civilization from the beginning to the present state of affairs. Miss Simons and Miss Beckstrom sometimes have a hard time pounding important dates and famous his- torical leaders and events into the minds of students. In the junior year, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Haldy intro- duce the constitution and political conditions of the United States in the United States history classes. Presidents, their parties and terms, are one thing that are especially drilled upon this year. Finally our senior year and we meet either Mr. Mcllvenna or Mr. Rukavina for a first semester of Civics. This branch of study deals with the political machinery of our country. Dur- ing the second semester seniors have a choice of either Eco- nomics, which covers money problems and economic condi- tions, or Sociology, where we encounter problems of people and our social order. Ev«ry Friday senior! enjoy reeding Newt Week to learn about world affairs.

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Fine Arts For many years. French and Spanish have been offered to (hose students wishing to take them as electives. These courses take two years to complete with one credit being given for each year if both years are taken. First year students learn the basic essentials of grammar. By the second year, they have advanced far enough to read pieces of real literature. Students in Spanish II had a Christmas party where they enjoyed breaking the pinata . French II students received a paper entitled La Jeunesse Both groups supplement their courses with movies and records. ii,.. Lou rd D°nn r • ”°rk on °f • pioj.c ♦n t tho ort classes perform for school activities. Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast , and since their were no savage beasts around RHS, credit for keeping the halls safe must go to the RHS choir. The choir, directed by Mr. Donald Colton, had a very successful season. Their first performance was a Christmas concert in which they presented two Bach cantatas with orchestral accompaniment, besides a variety of other Christmas music. As an Easter concert they presented Prologue to Mcphistophelcs” by Boito. The RHS choir also took part in the annual dis- trict music festival, and finished the season by sing- ing at baccalaureate services. Jan and Pat sdmirs ixing Spanish lift. Miss Anderson’s unique bulletin board with pictures symbol- Artistic ability showed up in Miss Ann Mobergs art classes in RHS. Throughout the year the students learned different ways to sketch with crayon, pencils, and chalk. Painting varies, too, among water colors, poster and oil paints. There was craft work and modeling done also. This included working with clay, chip carving, constructing, etc. Besides working at these things they were also kept busy making posters and decorations for school doings. Yes, this certainly was a wonderful place to find and develop interesting hobbies. Mr. Colton instructs his choir concert. so they will bo up to por for thoir

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Amid the beeps of Sputnik and the classified com- muniques from Cape Canaveral, the Wchrner Von brouns of Roosevelt did their part to uphold U.S. pres- tige, although reports of success didn’t seem to be oscil- lating at any great frequency. Biology, Physics, and Chemistry offered many chal- lenges to future button-pushers, which were heartily accepted by many of the rank-n-file. Most sophomores were to be found in Biology class- es, first of all — to eliminate the ’despised’’ science re- quirement, and in the process of doing so — study the racket; involving dissection of forms of animal life, and learning the plant phyla. Microscopes allegedly were very helpful. With the exclamation 'great Caesar's ghost!’’, Mr. Truax introduced his Physicists to facts about light, heat, electronics, sound, and various other items, indispensable in the ICBM, Polaris, The Rat and other everyday con- veniences. Students of Physics worked ’’simple’’ prob- lems using basic formulas, and conducted experiments, putting their knowledge to practical use. If you ever caught sight and whiff of smoke escap- ing from the crack under the door of the Chemistry laD, you will appreciate the skill and industry of the amateurs who inhabit Roosevelt’s proving grounds. Atoms, Mole- cules, lots of formulas, faiences, and symbols ear-marked this course, requisite in the curriculum of every red- blooded future demolitionist and research worker. Guid- ed by Mr. Oman, a veteran of many years in the capacity of Chemistry instructor, students of this science gained knowledge that is becoming vital in the reach for the stars . . . . Now — will we hit the moon? Anita gazas on the tiny calls, as Bob writas up descriptions ol his observations. Physics problems taka accuracy as Bill and Dave are finding out. Priscilla watches cautiously for tha outcome of her chemistry experi- ment.