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

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offewom' At the half-way point of the Twentieth Century, we, the Rough Rider staff, have tried to capture the spirit of earnestness in work and play prevailing in our high school as it really was. During our four years of school life, we lived through one of the most critical periods in the history of the United States. With constant efforts being made to insure the security of our future from the forces of oppression and evil threatening our way of living, we hope that the experience gained through being educated in a country founded on democratic ideals will make us worthwhile citizens capable of strongly resisting these dangers to our democracy. It is our hope that in future years, when you leaf through your '50 Annual, you will recall vividly the memories of your school days. We have endeavored to present to you highlights from your daily lives that you may relive them in the years to come. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Allen Oakum, our yearbook advisor, for enduring us this past year. We know that many times he was almost driven to distraction by our antics, and we'd like him to know that we really appreciate his patience. To the Commercial Press and especially Bill Schraegle, we would like to extend our gratitude for their hours of labor spent in planning and working with the editor and the photography staff, and in translating our somewhat questionable copy. For their untiring efforts and hard work, we express our deepest thanks. PREVIEW OF 1950 ROUGH RIDER In organizing the 1950 yearbook, we divided it into nine sections, each preceded by a symbolic division page. A theme of caricatures emphasizing facial expression was used depicting the various departments which they represented. The following are the main divisions into which the book is divided: Dedication, Highlights of 1950, Senior Class, Under Classes, Sports, Alma Mater, Faculty, Activities, and Advertising.

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The Clan of1950 Roofeoelt High School Kemg Ohio Recorely this yeariv M emorief in the RGUGH RIDER Clam Motto: By oar emrts we hope to rife Class Flower: Raving Beauty Roxe Clays Colory: Crimfon and Gray SUE EDEN, Editor MARGIE MYERS, Bufineu Manager JOHN CARSON, Advertixing Manager

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ALLEN J. OAKUM MARY B. WALKER eciiwzfion We, the Class of 1950, wish to dedicate this Annual to our class advisors, Miss Mary B. Walker and Mr. Allen J. Oakum. In recognition of their years of service to the student body and to the school itself, we humbly offer this small token of our appreciation. VVe, especially, as the Senior Class, wish to thank them specifically for their service to us as advisors during 'this past year. They acted not just as sponsors but also as friends to whom we could turn when in need of help in solving our problems. Miss Walker, with whom most of us have be- come well acquainted through American History and United States government, has taught at Roosevelt for many years. She served as class sponsor and also directed the senior class play many times during her teaching career. This past year she directed our class play, L'Mother Is a Freshman, one of the most successful plays produced at Roosevelt in recent years. Besides all this, Miss Walker served as co-director of the operetta and advisor to the business staff of the Annual, a full-time job in itself. Mr. Oakum has been librarian for the past eight years, in which time he has become well- known to students and faculty alike. For several years, he was advisor to the Junior Class and in the past few years he has served as sponsor of the Senior Class. Mr. Oakum has supervised the pub- lication of the Rough Rider for the past three years. He is also faculty advisor of the Hi-Y, one of the most active clubs at Roosevelt. During the past year he directed the Hi-Y play, HMinor Miraclef' which achieved notable success. Mr. Oakum found time for all these activities in addi- tion to maintaining the library, one of the busiest places in the school. To be successful, it is necessary to have an inspirational force and expert guidance to aid in reaching the ultimate goal. So it is, that in the past year, Miss Walker and Mr. Gakum have enabled us to make a success of our Senior year through their guidance and example. We will not soon forget their service to us and we know that in future years they will go on serving the needs of other students to the best of their ability.