Roosevelt High School - Rohian Yearbook (Virginia, MN)

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I'll be perfectly honest with you Amy Beckstrom tells of her experiences. Grandma was slow, but she was old! George Munig doesn't like to wait. Through the past to the present Through the pages of World History, U.S. History, and Problems of Democracy text books, VHS students are made more aware of societies and culture. Sophomores are introduced to mankind on a wide range scale through World History. Births of civiliza- tions, formation of nations and development of inven- tions are all discussed as pertinent topics relating to today's world situation. Getting closer to home, Juniors study the construc- tion of our own country in the course United States History. From the landing of the Mayflower to the making of the United Nations, students absorb the background events of our history. With the growing importance of economic, govern- mental, and social knowledge needed to better under- stand our Nation, Problems of Democracy presents a clear picture of the inner problems we face today. Minority groups, city government, and personal taxa- tion are all involved in this required senior subject. Today we will study Greek writings. Mary Harrington directs her students to the board behind her. Education 15

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A moment of worry in the life of Kathy Wick. Willard Miller gives his evil eye for the day! You see its like this class Jerome Vitse begins another lecture. Nancy Brant is the name, history is the game! Education 14

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Jean Stolberg starts her class with, All right today we'll take it easy and just read the 2nd and 3rd acts of Hamlet. English is the universal language Through English, students learn the fundamentals of grammar and literature and also receive a basis for Fresh- man English. Writing, reading, and analyzing are stressed heavily in all levels of English. Our English Department gives us a way to explore life through literature. Creative writing and current literature are extensions of English. In creative writing, Miss Ila Larsen teaches students to write creative literature on topics of personal accounts and essays. Style and verbal expression are ex- pressed. Mr. Moeller's current literature class teaches students to appreciate the works of contemporary au- thors. Both courses offer advanced and interesting fields of study and challenges the pre-college student. Actually my name is Herbert, but who can tell? Mr. J. Johnson in one of his ridiculous moods. Education 16 To feme halwes, couthe in sondry londes, growls Wayne Geoffrey Chaucer Slater.