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

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THE ROUND-UP IN THE WORKSHOPS l Art Department i Dyeing materials to make batik scarves, making charcoal drawings from life, carving figures from soap, designing posters for school events, painting attractive scenery for school plays, moulding figures in clay and plasticinel Attractive drawings made in art classes which were always on display, gave evi- dence of the creative work carried on in this department. Here students were able to express their love of beauty and to develop and apply the art talent which they possess. This year, advanced art classes were organized. Many students who had shown no interest in Art entered these classes and revealed unusual talent. The Art Department has served the school in many ways throughout the year. lt made posters for all events and decorated the school for the annual frolic, Commercial Department Rhythmic clicking of typewriter keys- the scratching of pens-keeping books with immaculate precision-transcribing shorthand notesl ln the Commercial De- partment, students prepare themselves for positions in the business world. ln typing classes students, work on a budget system. Speed and accuracy are stressed. At the end of two years, students are required to type fifty words a minute. Shorthand students must complete four semesters of work. Speed in transcribing notes on typewriter is increased with each semester. ln bookkeeping classes, students actually keep books and follow the most advanced business practices. Commercial Law, Business English and Business Science are offered to students in this department in order to enlarge their understanding of busi- ness practices. English Department Writing themes, working on grammar drills, debating some question of national importance, making public speeches, run- ning down news storiesl Varied and large is the field of this department. Students in the English department realize that it is imperative to know how to speak our language correctly, to express themselves efficiently and to write gram- matically correct English. Courses in this department are planned to enable students to use our language proficiently. This year, greater interest was shown in declamatory and oratorical con- tests. Interpretive reading was the outstanding feature of public speaking classes. Creative writing was stressed in English classes. Unusual talent was revealed and fine poems and themes were written. Drama classes wrote one-act plays. Page Eighteen

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N Cases of friendly books stretch across the walls. Where railway axles are forged

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ROOSEVELT IN THE WORKSHOPS Foreign Language Department Translating chapters in the History of T Caesar's conquests, enjoying the beauty of Vergil's verse, studying French stories, , reading French plays, learning to appreciate the literature and language of Germany! Students speak and write foreign languages in these classes. This department gives students an op- portunity to learn a language other than English. At the same time it creates a feel- ing of world fellowship through acquainting students with the customs and habits of foreign peoples and introducing them to classic literature of other lands. Much interest was shown in Latin, French and German, languages offered in our curriculum. The Latin department includes all courses from begin- ning Latin to Vergil. The two-year course in French trains the students to read and speak French efficiently. This is the second year in which German has been offered. Home Economics Department V Girls at sewing machines industriously stitching seams-girls energetically wash- ing windowsl Thus the Home Economics department prepares Roosevelt co-eds for future careers as home-makers by giving practical training in school. Sewing classes complete two semesters of work. Girls learn to make new clothing, make over old clothing, and distinguish the various kinds of textiles. ln the cooking classes, the girls prepare meals and learn the value of well-balanced food. This year, a dinner contest was held. Many interesting projects were carried out by the girls in the home- making classes. The girls conducted a lunch contest for well-balanced trays, a table-setting exhibit and a study of plumbing, heating, lighting and ventilating conditions in East Chicago. Guest speakers addressed the girls at various times. Health Department Peering through the microscope search- ing for unknown wonders-striving to im- prove posture-trying in every way to pro- mote health consciousness. Thus improve- ment in physique is accomplished through the Health Department. Classwork was vivified and made real- istic by dramatizing units of study and giv- ing health skits. Posters were made to illustrate the health essentials discussed in recitation hours. The Health course includes much laboratory work. Here the students dissect frogs and other animals to learn the structure of the body and to understand the circulatory and digestive systems. Through this course, the students obtain a knowledge of the causes, Lesiiilltms and prevention of disease, and learn how to acquire and maintain ea t . Page Nineteen