Roosevelt High School - Round Up Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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ROUND-UP 1927 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Few would question the statement that one of the chief character- istics of the educated person is the ability to use his own language ef- fectively. Recognizing the truth of this conviction, the English De- partment of Roosevelt High School has planned the various courses offered, with the purpose of giving the widest possible training in the understanding of thought and in the ability to express ideas orally. One of the most significant phases of the development of the work in English during this past year has been the marked increase in the numbers taking advantage of the opportunity accorded them for indi- vidual help through the various special classes offered. Members of the department are: Miss Kate L. Gridley, head, Mrs. Mary R. Bragg, Mrs. Kate Cranon, Miss Clara Luse Mrs. Ida P. Malcolm, Miss Lotta McHose, Mrs. Annice C. Moore, Miss Vir- ginia Rowell, Mrs. Etta B. Smith, Miss Hilda H. Smith, and Miss Allie H. Taylor. LANGUAGE D EPARTMENT It is not generally known by students that Roosevelt offers more foreign languages than any other Los Angeles high school. Greek, Latin, French, Spanish, and German are taught here. More and more, students are realizing that the study of a foreign language is a valuable asset, since it increases one's appreciation of English and ability in its use. It also assists in bringing about a bet- ter understanding of the relations between our country and other na- tions. Mr. Nordahl, head, Mr. Silver, Mrs. Dozier, Miss Eby, and Miss Eaton, are the instructors in this department. MATHEMATICS a The Mathematics Department is endeavoring to meet the varied needs of all classes of students. A course in ninth grade elementary algebra is prerequisite to all advanced work in mathematics, and to many courses in science. Stu- dents who desire admission to any college or university of standing are required to complete one year's work in plane geometry. Ad- vanced algebra is offered in the eleventh grade, and solid geometry and trigonometry in the twelfth. Students who plan to attend college, and can arrange to take only three years of mathematics will find B-11 algebra and trigonometry the best subjects to elect. The instructors in the department are: Mr. Graham, head of the department, Mr. Coeur, Mrs. Newman, Miss Thornton, Miss Viiilkin- son, and Mr. Willianis. Page Seventeen

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ROUND-UP -.'- 1927 ART DEPARTMENT As some one has said, It is the spirit in which life is lived that de- termines its quality and value, and it is known that through those subjects included under the head of Fine Arts, one finds an oppor- tunity for such development. The aim of the Art Department is to develop in the individual an appreciation of the beauty underlying all things. The stage sets for school plays, attractive posters to awaken interest in school events, the illustrations of the annual, the weaving of baskets, and embroider- ing of curtains, the painting of parchment lamp shades, and many other kinds of art work are done here. The faculty members of the department are: Mrs. Couchman, head, Miss Glantz, Domestic Art, Miss Hetlinger, Commercial Art, Miss Chase, Reedcraft, and Mr. Sparks, Photography. COMMERCIAL DEPARTM ENT The Commercial Department attempts to prepare students for the world of business. Emphasis is placed especially on three vocational courses: Gen- eral Clerical or Accounting, Salesmanship, and Stenographic. General Clerical prepares students for positions as bookkeepers, general clerks, and general ofhce workers. Training in the Sales- manship division leads to the big field of selling at wholesale or retail. The Stenographic course prepares a student for a definite occupa- tion as typist or stenographer or for general office work. The teachers are: Miss Bertrude Bartoo, Miss Byerts, Miss Car- hart, Mrs. Davidson, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Erwin, Miss Plato, Mrs. Rapp, Mr. Tobin, and Mr. VV. M. Ramsey, head of the department. GIRLS, HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT That VVoman's place is in the home, may well be said to be the motto of the Home Economics Department, for nowhere else is offered such a variety of courses appealing to girls who are interested in affairs of the home. Here girls are taught every phase of efhcient household manage- ment, from the proper selection of food and clothing to the furnish- ings and care of various types of homes. Clothing, Costume Design, Stage Sewing, Vocational Sewing, Mil- linery, Foods, Dietetics, Household Management, and Personal Hy- giene, are but a few of the classes covered by the department. The teachers of this group, headed by Mrs. Ethel H. McCallen. are: Mrs. Claire Bedard, Mrs. Margaret L. Davis, Miss Josephine Evans, Miss Maicie L. French, Miss Mary E. L. Hall, and Mrs. Olive Mul- holland. Page Sixteen

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I h ROUND-UP -:- 1927 MUSIC DEPARTMENT Although greatly hampered by a lack of equipment, the Music Department is slowly gaining its merited position in the school. No public performance has been given in which the Music Department has not cooperated. The band, under the leadership of Mr. Alex Smith, has made from fifty to sixty appearances. In the fall term, 'fOnce in a Blue Moon was presented by the Sen- ior Orchestra and combined Glee Clubs. In the Spring, Firefly was presented. The Boys' Glee Club and Boys, Chorus participated in a Minstrel show for the beneht of the boys' athletics. Mrs. Sutherland heads the departmentg the other instructors are Miss Blythe, Mrs. Bogart, Miss Ruppeck, and Mr. Smith. OFFICE Mr. Thomas H. Elson, principalg Mr. Thomas E. Hughes, boys' vice-principal, Miss Bessie F. Reaves, girls' vice-principalg and Mrs. Porter, secretary, form the executive force of Roosevelt. Several changes occurred in the office personnel. Mrs. Moorman is now in charge of attendance with Mrs. Schwartz as her assistant. Miss Howard is counsellor. Credits, which were formerly in charge of the registrar, are now supervised by Miss Reaves, girls' vice-principal. Miss Ida Davis, book clerk, assists with the work. - Roosevelt is unusual in that it is the only school in Los Angeles whose switchboard is operated entirely by students. Many other stu- dents of the Commercial Department are getting practical experience in the attendance office. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Progress in the Science Department has been especially marked during the past yearg more than half of the student body is now en- rolled in the various classes. Physiology is the most popular subject offered in the curriculum. Two new laboratories, equipped with tables especially designed for Roosevelt, have been installed. The Chemistry classes have been great- ly enlarged as a new chemical laboratory has been built. Many innovations have materialized in this department. In order to satisfy the great demand for Chemistry, a class in Practical Chem- istry has been organized for those students who do not desire to enter college. This class fulfills the requirements for graduation. Mr. Bissiri, head of the department, Mr. Burgess, Mrs. Cairncross, Mr. Carl, Miss Fortenbacker, Mrs. Jansen, Miss Shepard and Mrs. Sloat are the instructors in the Science Department. Page Eighteen