Roosevelt High School - Roundup Yearbook (East Chicago, IN)

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THE Fn DEPARTMENT Veni, Vidi, Vinci The foreign language department of Roosevelt High School includes courses in Latin, French, and German. At present, four years of Latin are offered. This course of study includes Prepara- tory Latin, Caesar, Cicero, and Virgil. The values obtained from the study of Latin are many. Better understanding of English grammar, memory drill, and word derivation are the chief aids obtained from two years study. If, howover, the student takes the four year course, he gets a wider view of ancient history and mythology, becomes pro- ficient in reading the classical language and receives valuable mental training. The French course of study offers three years work. The purpose of this course is to teach the students to read and to speak French. French composition and grammar are studied in the first two years. In order to become familiar with the spoken language, French conversations are held twice a week. The advanced classes read such classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. For the first time in the history of Roosevelt, a course in German is offered. The purpose of this course is to acquaint the pupils with the German language so that they will become accomplished in reading and speaking it. A two or three years course will be offered if there is a demand. In conjunction with this course a German Club has been organized which does many interesting things. The members sing German songs, discuss customs of the German people and play games involving German con- versation. Two years of foreign language are required for graduation in , the college preparatory course. The members of the faculty who teach in the foreign language department are: Mrs. Clark, Latin and German; Miss Murphy, Latin; and Miss Marshall, French. Page Twenty-three

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THE ENGLISH A Youthful Patrick Henry The department of English covers a wide variety of subjects which are very necessary to the development of students. Grammar, speech, composition, literature, journalism and drama are offered by this department. Many people consider English one of the most important subjects taught in the high school curriculum. Grammar is given in order to teach students the science of the English language and to drill them in the proper usage of their language. The study of speech helps the students to overcome self-consciousness and gives them poise and practice in correct oral speech. Composition instructs pupils in the funda- mentals of rhetoric and composition in order that all may express themselves in wri ting and that any who have literary talent may cultivate that gift. Literature is taught to aid students to appreciate and to enjoy literary art. Journalism helps students express themselves in concise style and teaches them journalistic forms. Drama inspires students to appreciate the stage and dramatic art. Courses in General English, in American and English literature, in public speaking and in English grammar are required for graduation. Drama and journalism are elective. Journalism is relatively new in the curriculum at Roosevelt. This course serves as a training school for publication work. Students are selected from this class to work on the school paper. In the last few years, public speak- ing has increased in importance. This class studies debate, formal and informal speeches, dramatization and interpretive reading. The full time English instructors are Miss Swatts, Miss Cotter, Miss Hawkins and Mr. Tullis. Miss Murphy, Miss Reifel and M iss Marshall are part time English teachers. Page Twenty-two

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THE MATHEMATICS Mathematics is the foundation of science, music, art, and astronomy. It is practical in every day life and in various professions and trades. Mathematics trains one to think things through, to be mentally alert and accurate. Q. E. D. The curriculum of the Mathematics Department is designed to fit the needs of all pupils. The following courses are offered: one year of related mathematics, one year of general arithmetic, two years of general mathematics, one year of algebra, one year of plane geometry, a semester of trigonometry, and a semester of college algebra. The course in related mathematics is offered to vocational students. It is designed to give them training in the type of mathematics needed in their shop work and in t heir vocation. General arithmetic is offered principally to students who are taking General or Commercial courses. The students who are taking the college preparatory courses are required to study general mathematics in the junior high school and algebra and plane geometry in senior high. Solid geometry, trigonometry and college algebra are electives. Students who plan to attend college are advised to take at least one elective course. The Mathematics Department of Roosevelt entered some students in a State Math contest. In the elimination contest held at Roosevelt, Steve Adamec won first place and Jeanette Castle came in second. These two students then , entered the county contest at Gary. Steve received first place. He had sixty-two more points than the Merriville girl who received sec- ond place. Jeanette received third place. The members of the Mathematics de- partment are Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Henry, Miss Shields and Miss Darragh. Mr. Murphy Miss Shields. Miss Darragh, Mrs. Henry Page Twenty-four