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

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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

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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 GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION To foster interest in athletics and to develop good sportsmanship is the purpose underlying the organization of the Girls' Physical Edu- cation Department. As the importance of good health is evident, every girl is required to take four periods of general gymnastic work and one period of in- struction in Wholesome Living. The Corrective class is for girls with weak hearts or for those who desire to correct such physical defects as flat feet or poor posture. There is also a Nutrition class for the benefit of under-weight girls. The teachers of this group, headed by Mrs. Parsons, are: Miss Finch, Mrs. Murray, Miss Paulson, Mrs. Ritter, and Mrs. Betz, who has since been transferred to Jefferson. BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION This year, more than ever before, the Boys' Physical Education has stressed the value of a sound knowledge of the human body. To further this end, Dr. Cleeves gave short talks to the boys each Mon- day. Every week he interpreted a different phase of hygiene. The corrective gym class had a successful year. In this department, cases of the heart, nutrition, and other disorders are cared for. Athletics attracted many more students because of the added equip- ment and apparatus. This year the Boys, Physical Education Department worked under a handicap, having only three instructors. Mr. Bud Nash was the new member. Mr. Samse and Mr. McClure, head, are the other SOCIAL STUDIES Since the W'orld VVar the world realizes better than ever before that the interests and problems of all nations are interdependent. It is therefore necessary to understand the problems, aims, ideals, and historic background of other nations as well as of our own. To assist in acquiring this understanding is one of the major aims of the Social Studies Department. Since United States History and Civics are required of all stu- dents more than one-half of the classes study these subjects. Either Social Problems or Economics may be elected during the A-12 semes- ter. Courses in Medieval and Modern History, VVorld History, and Economic Geography are offered in the tenth year. The teachers of the Social Studies Department are: Miss Jackson, Mr. Leonard, Miss Ludwig, Miss Morrow, Miss Rhoades, Mr. Sholtz, Miss NViggs, and Mr. Swenson, head. teachers. Page Nineteen