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

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ROOSEVELT IN THE WORK Physical Education Department Strong, lithe bodies springing into ac- tion at the sound of a whistle, jumping for a ball at the tip-off-again, speeding down the cinder covered track, fighting for a pig-skin-the school nurse crowning the Health queen, students tumbling, drilling and dancing for the annual Physical Educa- tion exhibit! Physical Education is an important part of the life of every High School student. It aims to develop a sound mind in a strong in games, mental alertness, quick thinking, the spirit of play. In the Cirls' Physical Education classes, SHOPS body through physical activity cooperation and to encourage T 'Wi 1 1 tumbling, basketball, baseball, deck tennis, hockey, and swimming attracted many students. Basketball, football, wrestling, tennis, cross country and track proved the most popular sports for boys. Science Department Boys and girls working diligently in Science labs, proving some scientific theory, dissecting specimens brought to class, ram- bling through the park to study plants, giving reports on research subjects. These new fields of interest are opened to stu- dents who enroll in the Science depart- ment. The Freshmen enroll in General Science classes where they receive a background for their work in Chemistry and Physics. Chemistry, which was recently introduced in our school, enrolled many students this year, who enjoyed finding for themselves what miracles chem- ical changes can perform in matter. Physics classes finish the course with a profound knowledge of the why and how of nature's phenomena. Scientific minded students, who wish to learn more about the structure of the human body, enroll in Physiology and Social Science Department Tracing history's march on maps-read- ing about the world in current magazines -studying ancient, medieval and modern civilization-discussing the responsibilities of young Americans who are future citi- zens. Thus, students in Social Science learn more about the world in which they live. The students learn to appreciate the history of the past and to understand the Biology classes. significance of present day events. With each year, Social Science students become more international minded. ln addition to regular class work, students completed many proiects. Scrapbooks portraying the lives of historical characters were made. Campus clean-up campaigns were organized and flowers were placed in the class rooms. A House of Representatives and a Municipal Court were organized in Civics classes. Page Twenty-one

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THE ROUND-UP IN THE WORKSHOPS Industrial Department Youthful mechanics repairing cars, young draftsmen bending over blueprints, printers locking up the weekly Rough Writer, machinists making punch hammers, cabinet makers turning legs for radio stands, apprentices returning to school to broaden their knowledge of work! Many cars were brought into the Auto Shop. Here students applied their knowl- edge and gained experience by making necessary repairs. Sheet metal drafting, free hand sketching, and pattern making are studied in Drafting classes. Castings from patterns made in Drafting classes are made in the Machine Shop. Balpeen hammers, screw drivers, tap wrenches, and expansion mandels are produced in this department. Besides publishing the Rough Writer, the Print Shop makes forms for the school and main office, and posters and programs for school events. Woodshop students learn pattern and cabinet making. Here, tilt top tables, radio benches and telephone stands are manufactured. Mathematics Department Students in Math classes bending dili- gently over their work spurred on by the spirit of Steve Adamec, winner of last year's county Math contest-students swinging compasses around, forming per- fect circles-drawing triangles and paral- Ielograms on white paper. Math students make line grafts, study trigonometric ratios, scale drawings and measurement by means of similar polygons, and prove geometric propositions. During the first semester, classes in Solid Geometry and in College Algebra were offered to advanced students. Trigonometry was taught in the latter half of the year. ln Vocational Math, students studied the fundamental operations of integers and fractions. Parts of algebra, geometry, graphs and trigonometry which would be useful to artisans were introduced with the regular work. Music Department Bands playing stirring marches-young voices singing joyously-audiences ap- plauding after a moment of silent tribute? The Music department gives the oppor- tunity to enjoy the beauty of music. Under Miss Clark's supervision the vo- cal department enrolled large numbers of junior and Senior High School students. These singers appeared at assembly gather- ings and civil affairs and took part in the Lake County Festival and in the Charity Concert. The Boys' and Girls' Bands, which Mr. Boroughs directed, played at football games, basketball games and assemblies. The Concert Orchestra gave many delightful programs. Page Twcnly

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