Roosevelt High School - Rohian Yearbook (Virginia, MN)

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Folding freshly printed newspapers for distribution is one of the projects of the journalism class. “The moment I found this stray cat in the hallway. I just knew it would make a px d newspaper story, says Mrs. Spector. “Journalism is basically a writing course where we learn to communicate with clarity, concise- ness and logic,” said Mr. Kenneth Knapp, VHS journalism instructor. Journalism class teaches its students to write headlines, editorials, feature and sports stories and interviews using the basic fundamentals of good writing. Because of the varied writing re- quired, students learn to write flexibly and for an audience. They learn to write short paragraphs and de- clarative sentences, also fully developed para- graphs and varied sentences. Students are taught to write simply and clearly to inform, influence and entertain. VHS journalism students also have the oppor- tunity to see their own writing in print in the “Star of the North” and the “Rohian.” And only in journalism are the mistakes there for everyone to see. Journalism Teaches Communication Skills Mr. Kenneth Knapp, journalism and creative writing instructor, prepares his daily assignments. 17

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Speech Overcomes Get the “shakes” when you find out you have to give a speech? Does our throat gel dry at the thought of talking to a .group of staring faces? Speech helps people overcome these fears by allowing them to see their creative side in verbal expression. There is something in speech for ev- eryone and everyone can find something in speech. Verbal creativity at VHS is shown through pan- tomime demonstrations, radio and television speeches, interpretation of literature and group discussions. If you feel your creative side is debate, speech offers this along with writing and conducting in- terviews and writing various kinds of speeches. Speech offers many rewarding experiences and gives one a feeling of poise and confidence that will remain with him all through life. . . . Oral Fears Impromptu speeches are one phase of speech class. Brad Gerlach tries his best here. A Thanksgiving skit dramatically discloses what Cici Norman and Peggy DeCorsey thought the first Thanksgiving Day was like.

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Mr. James Row bottom checks records in his algebra grade book. Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, solid geom- etry and advaneed math are included on many of the programs of students in their years spent at IIS. From the basic and elementary rules to the complex theorems, the math department offers excellent opportunities to develop students in these classes. Using numbers, assumptions, fig- ures, arithmetic and reasoning will help VHS’ers accomplish many satisfying goals in their chosen careers. A simple recipe that turns out everytime is: 1 pencil 1 piece of paper 2 ears 1 headful of remembering 1 year of application 1 determination to learn Result: Knowledge in math. With this handy recipe and lop notch instructors to guide you, you can be on your way to a new funfilled, exciting year in the wonderful world of math.