Roosevelt High School - Rohian Yearbook (Virginia, MN)

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Mrs Mona Burgher takes a pause from checking in the influx of new books A Storehouse of Knowledge “This year we have added a tremendous amount of new books which make the library even more profitable to the student,” says Mrs. Mona Burgher, librarian. Along with the regular budget, federal funds from Title II Bill 89-10 have helped to equip the library writh new and better books. Since the library was remodeled in ’65. VHS students have taken advantage of the new facili- ties and enjoyed studying there. One of the new facilities is the conference room where students can work and discuss class pro- jects together. This room being soundproof does not disturb others in the library. Along with her Junior College assistants. Mrs. Burgher assists VHS students in finding materi- als needed for individual and group assign- ments. Tom Aho, Larry Paulsen and Bob Richards spend some time to do research in the new library

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 Kathy Niemestc tries to explain the fundamentals of knitting to Kathy Chiarello Home Ec Trains Tomorrow's Homemakers The purpose of Home Economics is to prepare all young women to become good homemakers. Miss Nora Peterson is the foods and clothing class's instructor. Needles, pins, tape measures, and yards of material all go into the many creations that come from Room 18 T. In clothing, girls learn how to plan their wardrobes and they also learn the basic construction of clothes. “Advanced Clothing”, involves clothes construction in more difficult areas. Whether it’s a formal gown or a baby blanket made over from an old coat, the girls learn a great deal. “Advanced Foods involves purchasing and planning for a family diet. Several weeks are also allowed for the study of marriage and family problems. Miss Nora Peterson, home economics instructor, pauses for a moment from finishing a seam Knit one. purl two,” Miss Peterson tells Donita Drobac 28

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Phy Ed Classes Stress Recreational Sports In order to have a healthy body and a healthy more active mind, students must be physically fit. Physical education programs in Roosevelt High, help students obtain this valuable fitness, and also, it develops good sportsmanship. High school students have a lot of energy stored in them that should be released. Sophomores go over to the boys’ and girls’ gyms to do just that, at least once a week. The game follow a pattern with the changing of the seasons. In the winter, indoor games such as volleyball, field hockey, and tumbling are played. Spring and fall weather is usually reserved for the outdoors, in games such as football and baseball. The gym is a good place to let off a little steam in the form of exercise. “A variety of recreational activities including volleyball, badminton, and basketball make girls' gym fun,” comments Mrs. Johnson Taking a few minutes from her girls’ swimming class. Mrs Virginia Rantala poses for the Rohian photographer 30 Mr John Ferkul, VHS gym teacher, calls all boys to keep physically fit.