Roosevelt High School - Rough Rider Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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DIRECTCRS To the Direclors . . . OUT heaftiest fhHHkS for Opening OUT 9y6S to the vast world of knowledge in literature, science, music and arlg for initiating us into the workings of our great governmentg and for helping ug to de- VQIOP H Spirit Of good 5P01'tSmaUShiP, H 591156 of responsibility, and the ability to get along with our fellow man. We commend you for giving unselfishly of your time and effort in helping us make our school activities all the fun and success that have made them so memorable and in helping us face with courage the years which lie ahead. The Class of '49 iff' rt 23, ESTHER ROBENSTINE - a '46 graduate of Roosevelt, she has held her position as secretary to the principal since that time. She is a sports enthusiast, loves swimming and ice skating. Also a musi- cian, she sings and plays the piano. A. J. SPANGLER - instructor in mechanical drawing, has com- pleted his second year in training new drivers. His spare time is occupied with his favorite hobby - mechanics. He is a family man, has two lively sons, David and Stephen. A. J. SPANGLER ESTHER ROBENSTINE Miami University, B. S. Roosevelt High School, I946 University of Akron, M. S. :fib- VK?

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PRCDUCERS In the United States education is for the most part directed by a Board of Education elected locally. A group of men and women elected by our parents, who give their time and efforts willingly for our benefit . . . this is American democracy in action. The board's president is Mr. Carl Harvey, a graduate of Case, who is a metallurgist for the Lam- son-Sessions Company. His hobby is catching big fish in Georgian Bay. We are indebted to Mr. Mer- rill Thompson, not only for his valuable services as vice-president of the board, but also for all the sodas and lunches which he whips up for the hungry horde from R. H. S. The lone feminine member of the board is Mrs. Cecil Bumphrey, a graduate of the Eastman School of Music. Her interests include her nine-year-old son, sewing and directing the Young People's Choir at the Congregational Church. Next is Mr. Leonard Coffeen, whose hobby, as well as his occupation, is building good houses. No one has ever been able to decide whether Mr. Emmett Allen loves accounting or golfing the better - how about it, Mr. Allen? Mr. .l. B. Holm is the hard-working clerk-treasurer of the board. His time is spent in balancing books, checking bills, and making payrolls. To complete the meetings are Dr. Smith, the superintendent, and two members of the teaching staff. Thus, you can see our board is well represent- ed by varied occupations and interests. In these times of great uncertainty and vast social changes, if our schools remain under the super- vision of an elected group of men and women like this, America's future will be secure. Our democracy is a wonderful thing when it offers to all the benefits of free public education, controlled, not by politi- cians, but by our own neighbors in our community. Xl, 21? file Class of 1949, We greet you as worthy candidates for Kent Roosevelt High School's highest honor. You have been loyal, conscientious and diligent. You have been determined in your purpose to help your alma mater, which, in turn, brings you the award of its diploma. We, of the faculty, trust that you will cherish this document and all your memories of parted friends throughout your entire lives. May you enjoy the best of good fortunes in your future endeavors. To profit by your past lessons and experiences will be your safest guarantee of success. HOWARD PARK SMITH Superintendent of Kent Schools University of Pittsburgh, Ph. D. Ohio State University, M. A. Mount Union College, B. S. To the Class of 1949, Have fun! - so spoke General Dwight D. Eisenhower to the student body of Columbia Uni- versity. Out of fun comes self-confidence, leader- ship, and victory. Your leadership is needed for the advancement and resultant blessings of the American Way. Let's have fun - let's develop leadership - let's keep America moving ahead. CHARLES E. PAULUS Principal, R. H. S. s Wittenberg College Kent State University, B. S., M. A.

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LILLIAN M. DAVIS Kent State University Western Reserve University, B. S. MAUDE HASTINGS Muskingum, B.A. Ohio State University, M.A. LILLIAN lVI. DAVIS - teaches English to sophomores and juniors. After hours she finds time to read, cook and sew. She takes an active interest in the Hannah Guild of the lVIethodist Church, is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. MAUDE HASTINGS -- untangles the mathematical problems of students. She calls Cedarville, Ohio, home, likes best to spend her leisure hours in reading and needle- vvork. She takes special interest in Delta Kappa Gamma. MARY WALKER - our very competent government and American history teacher. She likes nothing better than stage plays, browsing around in stores, and she loves dogs, especially her blond cocker Spaniel, Peter. DOROTHY PARSONS - teaches Spanish and English and sponsors the Spanish Club. She serves as co-sponsor of the Senior Class. She is an active member of D. A. R., A. A. U. VV., Delta Kappa Gamma and Delta Gamma So- rority. She derives great pleasure from playing the piano, studying genealogy and collecting bird fig- urines. MARY WALKER DOROTHY R. PARSONS Kent State University, B. S. Lake Erie College, B. A. Ohio State University, M.A. Western Reserve University, M.A. ,..f ' Q if rat