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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1951 volume:

jnBMRFIJ SHH r-«i ' ■ ' .. -KA- rfj-y .rr r?: - ' .iTg B -WTTWirrrn r r f ■ ■■uumi jm i. ,h ' H ' w? ' ) THE 1951 ROUND UP— Roosevelt High School— East Chicago, ind. THE JBC2i.73UX Photo by G. Reed Thomson WE DEDICATE As greater vistas were opened to a new generation when they first came to Roosevelt High School, so this 1951 Round-Up opens with a dedication to Miss Aileen Owen. By the embodiment of refinement, gracious liv- ing, kindly advice, and helpful guidance, Miss Owen, as Girls Counselor, teacher, and friend, has, since the school first opened its doors in 1924, broadened the horizons of countless pupils. Page Four FOREWORD The Round-Up Staif worked diligently for impiovement in word and picture in depicting the hfe at Roosevelt for this, your 1951 Round-Up. For a picture of our building we have chosen one that shows the Magoun Avenue entrance in summer Page 3 If you will step inside the building with us, we will introduce you to our friends and yours. Mr. Kwiat, president of the Board of Education, Mr. Rimes, treasurer, and Mr. Jarabak, secretary are all well known business men and civic leaders in our city. Mr. Senour, our superintendent, has served as teacher, principal, Enghsh supervisor, assistant superintendent and superintendent in the East Chicago Schools. Dan Simon who came to Roosevelt from Washington High School is now serving his second year as principal. Miss Owen and Mr. Haynes, our counsellors, take an interest in guiding and helping students Pages 7 and 8 OUR FACULTY Our facuhy is composed of 42 full and part time members each contribut- ing his share of advising and helping to fui-fher the education of boys and girls at Roosevelt High School Pages 8 to 11 PERSONALITY SECTION The personality section contains an individual picture of students from 12A to 7B. We begin our personality section with the class of 1952 including a group picture of the class officers. To show students in their natural roles — the roles they play in the drama of school life — we have also included informal pictures in the class rooms throughout the section Page s 14 to 33 SPORTS The achievement of the Rough Riders on the football field and basketball floor as well as the wrestling team and track team are all featured as newsy sports items in the athletic section Pages 36 to 51 ACTIVITIES Activity experiences at Roosevelt afford channels favorable to the develop- ment of initiative, leadership, group interests, social inteUigence, and self confidence. Student Government, debate, choir, boys ' glee club, band, orches- tra, drama, UNESCO, and other girls and boys clubs contribute to the education of the whole child Pages 52 to 70 Page Five HMfch ■■ 1 1 BOARD OF EDUCATION STANLEY KWIAT President HERBERT RIMES Treasurer RUDOLPH JARABAK Secretary The Board of Trustees, the legislative branch of the school city, works with oui superintendent, A. C. Senour, in promoting pro- gressive methods and improvements beneficial to the students of our educational institution. Page Six A. C. SENOUR Superintendent Superintendent of Schools, A. C. Senour, acts as a leader among his teachers. He is always interested in promoting the best education possible for Roosevelt students. DAN SIMON Principal Mr. Dan Simon, our principal, is now serv- ing his second year in his usual pro- fessional manner advising and helping students and faculty. FRED S. HAYNES AILEEN E. OWEN Aileen E. Owen, Dean of Girls and Fred Haynes, Dean of Boys take a genmne interest in the girls and boys and help them with problems from school adjustment to family relations. Page Seven Please Return This Book On Time. Miss Larson, librarian, Charles Severson, Jean Carmin, Maria Davey, Gloria Paganelli. iinii ' Brciz.-z.LLL ononiics- Page Eight In Classes Like Art It ' s Fun To Learn. Phyllis Sliiko, Miss Ryan, lohn Popka. Lois Pinta, Margaret Zolkos Coninxci ' Ctai- THE NURSE ASSISTANTS The girls who elect Health Service Assistance are Juniors or Seniors. They are girls who are inter- ested in Nursing or recep- tion work. They assist the nurse with clerical work and minor nursing activi- ties. Mildred Bruk, Miss Kaczka, nurse. Sue Lipka. mLi p - .i J ' T- ' 20 o.-i urn L .Science ' . -. •:: Page Ten CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN How does you get de water in de watermelon? Why you plants dem in de spring. Evaiiasuiie. ixiiaugr Page Eleven THE CLASS OF 1952 Adams, George Barney, Ray Clark, Bob Cox, Marvin Hughes, Elden Ignas, Bob Kirk, Carol Kudla, Ed Mcrcinek, Jerome Junior Class Oflicers Tom McKenna, V. Pres. Virginia Peres, Sec ' y. Tom Magumey, Pres. McAuslan, Sibyl Natale, Ray Nelson, Joanne O ' Donald, Richard Olund. Valerie Pepper, Edith Peres, Sandra Peres, Virginia Psuik, Leonard Slupczynski, Corrine Sylvester, CoUetta Tinsely, Joan Vargo, Rosemary Vechey, Nancy Wendlinger, John Wielgos, Donald Xanders, Richard llAl Acheson, Evelyn Ashenbaugh, Harriet Barbati, Nancy Barlog, Eugene Benedetto, Marie Bevis, Robert Bilo, Dorothy Brown, Leonard Breger, Ronald Brown, Sandra Bruk, Mildred Bryan, Phillip Carmin, Jean Charley, Patricia Chrapla, Patricia Clark, Elizabeth Conn, Lavonne Dahlsten. Doris Page Fourteen Davey, Maria Dobosz, Richard Donaldson, Everett Drewniak, Don Essary, Jane Gediga, Joseph Ginther, Mary Gordon, Earl Gordon, Les Gronkiewicz, Walter Gutierrez, Carlos Halas, Ray Hands, Jim Heslin, Jake Horoda, Betty Ann Huha, Elsie Jakubowicz, Mary Johnson, Ross Kavanaugh, John ' ' Kelly, Gerald Kmetz, George Kolbus, Barbara Kolonowski, Richard Kovachi, Florence Kowal, Wanda Krause, Ed Lagos, Jim Lepucki, Lorraine Mackowiak, Ed Magumey, Tom McClendon, Joan McDaniel, Winston McKenna, Tom McMahon, Dan Menefee, Mary Lou Metcalf, Walter Minelli, Vera Misiora, Leon Morrison, Gordon Mulvihill, Margaret Niegos, Theresa Niezgoda, Theresa Nihiser, Shirley O ' Leary, Jerry Pearson Plows Thru Olson, Pat Oros, Arthur Vf ' vIV Page Fiiteen KlfXW. Pagorek, Ruth Patriarca, Bob Pearson, Ray Rolecka, Arlene Ralowski, Helen Rencenberger, Bob Sajdyk, Leonard Schwandt. Ted Scott, Ronald Skalba, Geraldine Slampyak, Janet Slenczka, Anthony Pat Dunlap and Gang Stiglitz, John Stiglitz, Leroy Sudac, Mike Sylvester, Richard Szary, Lorraine Szczepanski, Eugene TiU, Carol Tomedolsky, Shirley Torek, Ed Urbanski, Waher Varady, Joan Vore, Clarice Whittler, Dorothy Williams, Nellie Wohadio, Evelyn Zimnowski, Irene Applegate, George Mish, Andrew Nagy, Tom Satanek, Mary Ann Vania, Arlene lOA Bachusz, Frank Baker, Don Beard, Joyce Bolton, Tom Brown, Robert Carmen, Gene Davis, Janet DeForest, Gail Heiney, Floyd Kelly, Robert Kolodziej, Henry Kulesa, Ed Matison, Eleanor McCasland, Mary Lou Maggi, Leo Nagy, John Oakly, John Palla, Larry Peterkitas Joan Powers, Arthur Satterbloom, Paul Page Sixteen Siwin ski, Lorraine Smith, Marilyn Stachura, Bob Uzis, Alfred Visok, Faye Wasilowski. Martha Wojtaszek, Henrietta Zivich, Mary Ellen lOB Allen David Allison. Barbara Andrews, Don Applegate, Margaret Autry, Mono Babair, Barbara Bach, Eugene Balestra, Lucy Baszaral, Charles Benoit, Dean ■• Bisto, Adline Bizik, Joe Bobak, Beatrice Bochnowski, Alex Bogolia, John Bourque, Joanne Breclaw, Bob Brown, Darlene Cash, Jim Alice Chyzy, Shirley Clark, James Clemens, Mary Ann Davidson, Phyllis Davidson, Shirley Dery, Bob Dopson, Sue Dubis, Barbara Dudek, Edna D ' unlap, Pat Edwards, Betty Fadda, Tony Fozkos, Gail Frew, Phil Gadzala, Gene Gabor, Polly Goldman, Allen Grzych, Phyllis Gruszka, Bob Gruszkos, Ester Hancock, Shirley Hanson, Norma Heim, Richard Hughes, Bob Ignas, Ray Jcnicki, Theresa Jaracki, Bob Page Seventeen aif ? or? TO EVANSVILLE!!. Row 1 Carlone Johnson, Ronald Kaleta, Keith Kerr, Helen Klekot, Bill Kmetz, Marilyn Kmiedk, Otto Komccsar, Rosemary Korba. Row 2 Theresa Kostyo, Lawrence Kru- chowski, Shirley Kruto, Janet Kulesa, Robert Kurtz, Ann Marie Lesniak, Walter Macocha, Jean Majewski, Jim Mulcahey. Row 3 — Dorothy Malinowski , Norbert Marcinck, Richard Marciniec, Charles Matulis, Dean McQuilken, Jack Mellies, John Midwetz, Larry Monak, Phyllis Muha. Row 4 Ed Murphy, Gene O ' Bov, Jim O ' Donnell, Helen Ochman, John Patrick, Eulene Pelfrey, Domonic Pocci, George Quasney, Hay Radecki. Row 5 — Dinah Rapacz, Jim Rathbun, Joan Raves, Patsy Reid, Harold Repking, Homer Robinson, Valerie Romaniak, Dorothy Satanek, Charles Sayger. Page Eighteen Row 1 ■ Janet Scott, Bill Seaiield, Don Shingles, Elaine Siuiek, Bill Snyder, Don Smith, Richard Szot, Ann Szurgat, Lyla Lee Trimble. Row 2 — Gail Truman, Geraldine Trojnar, Pauline Vania, Marjorie Varady, Phil Viana, Stella Wadas, Clelus West, Ed Wietecha, Beverly Williams. Row 3- Eugene Wolcnin, Norman Xanders, Ed Ziemnok, 9A, Marie Baccino, Londa Board, Kenneth Bratton, Pat Brown, Bill Butler, Mary Canady. Row 4 — Roy Cirrincione, Mary Helen Coates, Cecelia Dabies, Jim Davids, Don Donaldson, Jack Gorman, George Hoiseth, Douglas Horn Row 5 — John Jamrose, Roberta Mastey, Gus Monos, Joe Moore, Charles Pacific, Doris Mae Stoll, Martha Vargo, Mary Jane Willardo. HOMECOMING QUEEN Irlene Bcnoit, Don Beck, Doris Trueblood, Ann Marie Skalba Page Nineteen PEACEFUL Row 1 — SB, Cecelia Anderson, Robert Baletewicz, Tina Benedetto, Robert Blanchard, Richard Bogus, Marilyn Botes, John Bowles. Pat Brazina, Alice Breclaw. Row 2 Chris Buono, John Champion, Card Chapman, Dolores Chesko, Francis Churby, Don Courtney, Grace Cowgill, Leona Darmo- falski, Frank Davis. Row 3 Harold Deforest, Dolores Del Rocco, Jean Dobos, Karl Deak, Dorothy Drewniak. Row 4 Leroy Dudsk, James Dvorscak, Barbara Ewbanks, Stanley Florek. We ' ll Carry the Ball, In No Time at All Row 5 Kenneth Foster. Leonard Friend. Don Gaza, Ruth Gaza. Page Twenty ■ ' WE EAT AGAIN Ro v 1 — Ted Gawron, Mary Gediga, James Gljtzback, Michaeline Gocal, Aileen Gordon, Wanda Grzybek, Victor Gruszka, Joann Hanes, Jeff Harris. Row 2 — Bill Hatcher, Richard Hinkle, Larry Homco, Robert Houtschilt, Pat Hutchins, Ray Jamrose, Alfred Jones, Phyllis Klempner, Jim Klien. Row 3 - Josephine Kmuk, Lawrence Krol, Arthur Kuiteff, Goary Kushnak, Ted Lagurwail, Pat Leber, Marilyn Lerch, Dolores Lesniewski, Ron Lippelt. Row 4 — Norman Lock, Machiewicz, Lucille Marcinek, Alex Merek, Norman Marsh, Glory Matej, Janie McCabe, Frieda McCraken, Bonnie McQuilkin. Row 5 — Arlene Metros, Josephine Micha- lewicz, Marilyn Milligan, Mary Ann Misiora, Joan Nagy, Art Nomminian, Chester Nowrow- ski, Margie Novak, Helen Oberc. Page Twenty-one Petyo. Margaret Pienta, Lois Pociask, Leo Polonciak, Helen Potts, Gloria Pustelnik, Frances Radecki. Geraldine Rebecki, Charles Reczek, Martha Roberts, Wilfred Rogola, Genevieve Rudesky, Ray Rydeski, Alberta Slifco, Phyllis Shaw, Rosemary Slupczynski, George Sylvester, Sylvia Smith, Donald Speccia, Albert Spudic, Don Stroll, Richard Such, Jeanne Thayer, Tom Tolh, Steve Vecokavich, Tom Visak, Carole Wier, Larry Williams, Dorothy Wilson, Diane Wojtaszek, Loretta Wsyahnski, Frank Yovore, Audrey Zivich, Don Zolkos, Margaret Noon and Food Zygowicz, Bemadine 8A Arpas, Stephen Bacon, Catherine Barrix, Myrl Beard, Gladys Bilo, Max Biros, Clara Boda, Bill , - Brandt, Shirley ; ' i--f Durm, Ronald Page Twenty-two Fratter, Shirley- Gutierrez, Lupe Japkowski, Joan leiikins, Shirley Jostes, Donald Kristoff, James Krupsaw, Alvin Linman, Naomi Marchlick, Walter Marlowe, Donald Misiora, Katherine Novak, Jack Payne, Betty Pepper, Bill Richards, Betty Robinson, Arnold Sayger, Beverly Smallman, Eugene Snyder, Donald Wendlinger, Betty SB Bamett, Sandra Board, Reba Brown, Betty Bullion, Donald Burkhalter, John Kazmer, Eileen Cantor, Roger Clemons, Loma Courtney, Kenneth Czuba, Leonard Davidson, Beverly D ' errow, Tommy DiMichele, Robert Dopson, Ray Dragomer, Andrei Duwer, Alice Edwards, Teddy Fary, Edward Frencel, Julianne Fudala, Edward Garmony, Blanche Gatto, Angelo Givel, Janet Grupe, Joan Gualandi, Gene Jr. High Book Week Representing Book Characters Harris, Lurlyn Hendricks, Bill Huff, John Page Twenty-three Jarvis, Dale Johnson, Loretta Komtowski, Patsy Linman, William Luoma, Janet Mayerofi, Rennee McClendon, David McDonald, Carole Jean MulhuUand, Shirlee Mysliwy, Bradford Monos, John Niemiec, George Palla, Judy Pokrifchak, Arlene Racz, Carolyn Romanak, Ruth Sciotto, Jeanette Seefield, Marlys Sherley, Sandra Sizemore, Charles Stachura, Charlotte Stasak, Joan Stogner, Fred Sus, Joe Are We All Here??? Surowiec, Patsy Szakacz, Irlene Thayer, Robert Titus, Robert Trojan, Genevieve Vaillancourt, Lionel Wasilowski, Joe West, Marilyn Wojtaszek, Theresa Xanders, Lois Zivich, Matt 7A Arvey, Michael Baker, Jim Bonaventura, Albert Brenk, Walter Canady, John Davey, Brucs Davidson, Jack Farinelli, Lorraine Fork, Margaret Foster, Mary Ann Frencel, Valerie Greer, Jean Hylek, Robert Page Twenty-four Kovachi, Jan Kristoif, John Lowi y, Joseph Majewski, Stanley Palla, Lorraine Payton, PhylUs Sawchek, Mark Street, Betty Street, Jean Sylvesterowicz, Geraldine Trankulov, Helen Vale, Gerald 7B Appleford, Lowis Atkinson, Marlene Barney, Dan Beatty, Ed Foot Ball Enthusiasts Bennett, Barbara Bingman, Kenneth Board, Myrl Bacham, Paul Baker, Charles Bazarol, Delphine Buldak, Arm Crane, Patsy Dombrowski, Robert Dunlap, Billy Famelli, Delores Foster Leonard Frencel, Josephine Glover, Linda Gajda, Barbara Gansinger, Grant Griffith, Jim Guiterrez, IVIaria Horr, Richard Hatcher, Jack Hatcher, Robert Heliums, Carol o 1 Page Twenty-five s Ai MR. FRENCH AND HIS NOON HALL MONITORS Mr. French, Kosyzto, Malinowski, Reid, Misior, Kruto, Davidson, Autry Row 1 — Jacqueline Jacobs, Clyde Johnson, Georgia Johnson, James Jolly, Charles Jones, Ed Kosta, Joyce Kyle, Brian Mathias. Row 2 ' - Jim Meeks, Zelma Metros, Marilyn Moldroski, Paul Murchek, Lea Pappas, Robert Percy, Dionn Pomanis, Ronnie Props. Row 3 — Helen Raves, Martha Rayson, Jennie Rencenberger, Alex Rankin, Alexa Saw- chik, Ann Sekraar, Don Scott, Judy Shaw. Row 3 - Marda Shingler, Colleen Snyder, Jerry Sapp, Margaret Szot, Barbara Walden, Barbara West, Eddie Youngman, Jane Zimmer- Page Twenty-six TARGET Congratulations! You ' ve passed an important milestone in your life. What now? Many of you face a re- sponsibility to serve oxir country in the armed forces. Many of you . . . now, or in the futvire . . .will be called on to do an equally important task ... to produce the goods this country needs to maintain its military and economic stature in the world. In peace and war . . . steel is one of the nation ' s most important resources. Inland Steel has been at Indiana Harbor for 50 years. And ever since that day in 1901 when ground was first broken, Inland has steadily ex- panded and modernized this plant. Inland is an integrated steel com- pany. This means the entire cycle of steel production . . . from raw mate- rial to finished steel ... is carried on by Inland. Today there ' s no particular trick in finding just a job. The problem is, finding a future . . . locating an organization that welcomes young men and women . . . and offers them interesting, profitable and secure jobs . . . but more important, gives them a chance to get ahead! These are the things you want in a career. These are t he things Inland offers young men and women. Your target of oppor- tunity is the Inland Steel Company. -4iT |y rv IMLAND STEEL COMPANY INDIANA HARBOR, INDIANA Page Twenty-seven SENIORS OFFICERS President, Don Beck Vice President, Ed Segal (Not Pictured) Secretary, Sue Lipka Business Manager, John Curtis SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS Mr. Bunker — Head Sponsor Mrs. Rutledge Mrs. Henry Miss Marsh Miss Nesbit Miss Swatts CLASS COLOR — Crimson and Silver CLASS MOTTO — Tis the mind that makes the body rich. ' CLASS FLOWER — White Rose MEMORIES As we, the senior class of 1951, start down the aisle, the friendly, famiUar faces bring back memories we will never forget. How green and backward we were when we first came to R. H. S.! Remember how many times we went into the wrong rooms, called teachers by wrong names, and all but bowed to the seniors? We recall the dancing classes and noon dances, the plays, the all-day assemblies, the football, basketball, and baseball games, and everything that helped to make our stay here Roosevelt, mean so much to us. We remember the student elections, the Purple White dances, the showdown, and the teachers that pulled us through. These teachers suffered through those sometimes unbearable years, always ready and wilUng to devote their time to us. We ' ll never forget our good- natured teachers and our friendly principal, Mr. Simon. Then, our senior year. We came to school in September wilhngly for the first time in four years. And why? Because this was to be our last year. We attended games, and enjoyed assemblies. Everything we did was in anticipation of that final week in June. Then, we changed our tune. When we went to Evansville and had so much fun at that football game, with a one- sided score in favor of our alma-mcrter, we realized that this was all a part of us, a big part. Then, on a Saturday night in January, came the Winter Formal. As the last strains of music died out, one-half of our last year passed. Inevitably, came the second semester. This was the last lap of our journey. The Senior Class play, the Purple White Club dance, the Booster Committee Baseball dance. Sock Hop, and the Prom are all things of the past. But enough of the past. As we near the stage, we raise tearful eyes to the future. The one and only consolation is that, in later years, and only then, will we realize the true value of our days at Roosevelt. Page Twenty-eight ANDERSON, ETHEL — Graciousness Ushers, Girl Counsellors (President), National Honor Society (Secretary), Y-Teen Cabinet, Teen-Age Council (Secretary). BACCINO, lAMES — Jim Cross Country, Track. BARNETT, BEVERLY — Musical Ability International Club, Girl Counsellors, Junior Red Cross, Student Government, Booster Committee, Mistress of the Orchestra. BECK, DON — Dream Man Basketball (Captain), Cross Country, Baseball, Purple White Club, Senior Class President, National Honor Society. BELL, RICHARD — Dick Football, Basketball, Intramural Sports. BENOIT, IRLENE — Our Irla Ushers, Girl Counsellors, Monitors, Cheer Leader (Co-Captain), Y-Teen Cabinet, Booster Committee. BERES. JOSEPH S. — Congenial BERNACKI, FLORENCE — Talkative Corral Staff, International Club, Ushers, Junior Red Cross, Y-Teens. BIANCHI, ANN — Reliable R.O.A., Girl Counsellors, Rough Writer Staff, Moni- tors, Y-Teens, Teacher ' s Assistant. BIZIK, JEAN — Carefree Debate, Intramural Sports, Monitors, Y Teens, Climc. BLACK, ALICE — Thoughtful Girl Counsellors, Y-Teens, Girl Ensemble. BLACK, RUTH ELLEN Monitors, Band. Smiles BONGIOVANNI, ROBERT — Friendly Football, Cross Country, Wresthng, Junior Class (President), Intramural Sports. BORKOWSKI, MICHAEL — Micky Wrestling, Intramural Sports. BOYER, ORA MAE — Reserved International Club, Girl Counsellors, Monitors, Y- Teens ' , Deans Assistant. BOYS. MARILYN — Ideal Corral Staff, International Club, Ushers, Girl Coun- sellors, Y-Teens (Treasurer), Girls Ensemble. BREWER, MARY LOU — Lou Corral Staff, Ushers, Girl Counsellors, Junior F.ed Cross, Y-Teens, Deans Assistant. BUCKO, BERNARD — Quiet Baseball, Intramural Sports. Page Twenty-nine BUONO, MARIANO — Gay Baseball, Football, Boy ' s Glee Club. BUVALA, DELPHINE — Gracious Style Debate, Girl Counsellors, Junior Red Cross (Vice President), National Honor Society (Vice President), Girls Ensemble , Teen-Age, Council (Vice President). DAVIDS, HARRY — Natchrally Nice Football, Track, Wrestling (Indiana State Cham- pionship), Intramural Sports, Purple White Club (Treasurer), Student Government (Vice President). D ' ANGELO, SAM — Witty Intramural Sports, DELLEHAN, TOM — Liked Baseball, Basketball (Co-Captain), Track, Intra- mural Sports, Monitors. Football. DOBOS, TED — Shy Junior Red Cross, Intramural Sports. DOBOSZ, STANLEY — Tarzan Football, Baseball, Purple White Club, Rough Writer Staff, Intramural Sports, Teen-Age CounciL DUGGAN, JEANETTE — Duggie Corral Staff (Editor), International Club, R. O. A., Girl Counsellors, Y-Teens, Teen-Age Council. ESSARY, CHARLES — Charlie My Boy Track, Wrestling, Intramural Sports, Football. EWBANK, RICHARD — Kansas Football, Rifle Club, Stage Crew. FACHTMANN, RICHARD — Earnest Tennis, Rifle Club, Boy ' s Service League, National Honor Society. FADDA, MARIE — Industrious R. O. A., Girl Counsellors, Round-Up Staff, Rough Writer Staff, Monitors, Y-Teens. FORK, KENNETH — Ken Football, Student Government, Intramural Sports. FRIEND, JAMES — Bashful Intramural Sports. FERGUSON, ROBERT — Sam Baseball, Track, Intramural Sports. GEORGE, CHARLES — Likeable Boy s Service League, Deans Assistant. GIVEL, HOWARD S. — John GLOWACKI, GERALDINE — Enhancing Ways ' Corral Staff, International Club, R. O. A., Y-Teens, Library Assistant. Page Thirty GOCAl, WALTER — Musically Inclined Monitors, Stage Crew. GOYSICH. VINCENT STEPHEN — Hunter Cross Country, Track, Intramural Sports. GRUENER, JAMES — Grunt Baseball, Cross Country, Track, Wrestling, Intra- mural Sports. GRUNKIEWICZ, lEANETTE — Happy Outlook Ushers, R. O. A., Monitor, Y-Teens, Booster Com- mittee. GRZYBEK, GENEVIEVE — Cheeriul International Club, Monitors, Y-Teens. Library Assistant. HENDERSON, MADGE — Sweetness International Club, Junior Red Cross, Rough Writer Staff, Student Government, Y-Teen Cabinet. HUHA, DOROTlTY BASIL — Reliable R. O. A., Junior Red Cross, Y-Teens, Deans Assist- ant, Mr. Austin ' s Assistant, National Honor Society. JOHNSON, KENNETH — Happily Lazy Stage Crew. JOSTES, BOB — Rare Basketball, Rifle Club, Intramural Sports. KELLAR, LORRAINE — Delectable Ushers, R. O. A., Girl Counsellors, Round-Up Staff, Booster Committee, Y-Teen (Secretary). KLEKOT. THERESA — Terry Monitors. KMAK, ALICE — Demure Ushers, Girl Counsellors (Vice President), Round- Up, Staff (Editor), Booster Committee, Y-Teen Cab- inet, Monitors. KMAK, CASIMER — Butch Football, Intramural Sports. KOCH, RICHARD — Different Football, Junior Red Cross, Intramural Sports. KOLBUS, THERESA — Dreamer- Corral Staff, International Club, Ushers, Junior Red Cross, Monitors, Y-Teens. KOLODZIEJ, JIM — Athletic Ability Baseball, Football, Purple White Club, Intramural Sports. KOMASCAR, MARGARET — Serenity Corral Staff, Monitors, Y-Teens, Girls Chorus, Choir. KOWALSKY, ALEX — Oh That Smile Football, Baseball, Track, Wrestling (Indiana State Championship), Junior Red Cross, Intramural Sports. Page Thirty-one KROL, LORETTA — Pleasantness Inlemaiional Club, Girl Counsellors, Junior Fed Cross, Rough Writer Staff, Student Government, National Honor Society. KULESA, STANLEY — Fine Fellow Basketball, Track, Rifle Club, Boy ' s Service League, Stage Crew. KUSHNAK, THERESA — Quiet Ushers, Monitors, Y-Teens, Library Assistant. LESCAK, THERESA — Successful Ushers, R. O. A., Y-Teens, Library Assistant, Clinic, Booster Committee. LESNIEWSKI, ALFRED — Dependable Football, Track, Rifle Club, Intramural Sports, Stags Crew, National Honor Society. LIPKA, SUSAN — Capable Junior Red Cross, Senior Class (Secretary), Moni- tors, Y-Teen Cabinet, Clinic, Booster Committee. LISLE. DONALD — Don Band, Orchestra. LUSH, EUGENE — Brains Basketball, Cross Country, Ushers, Junior Red Cross, Intramural Sports, National Honor Socie ty. MANNO, ANGELINE — Angle Monitors. MARCINIEC, STANLEY — Stas Baseball Intramural Sports, Monitor. Football, Student Government. MARCINEK. RICHARD — Cheerioats Basketball, Cross Country, Intramural Sports, Moni- tor, Stage Crew, MAREK. ANDREW — Reserved Track, Intramural Sports. MARSH, ANTONINA — Enthusiastic International Club, R. O. A., Junior Red Cross, Stu- dent Government. Y-Teen Cabinet, Booster Com- mittee. MATISON. FLORENCE Nice McCABE. NANCY LOU — Sunflower Rough Writer Staff. Monitor. Y-Teens. McCarthy, pat — Sophistxation ■ International Club. Girl Counsellor. Student Gov- ernment. National Honor Society. Y-Teens (Pres). McCRACKEN. BARBARA — Gabby R. O. A.. Library Assistant. Y-Teens. School Play. Monitor. Rough Writer Staff. MIKUTIS. DOMINIC — Everyone ' s Pal Football. Baseball. Basketball. Purple White Club. Intramural Sports. Page Thirty-two MILLIGAN, JAMES — Determined International Club, Rifle Club. Junior Red Cross, Boy ' s Service League, Intramural Sports, Student Government. MITCHELL, BILL — Slender, Tender and Tall Basketball, Ushers, Intramural Sports, Monitors. MULVIHILL. TIMOTHY — Tim Football, Intramural Sports. MUHCHEK, JOHN — Full of Fun Basketball, Junior Red Cross, Intramural Sports, Teen-Age Council. NEARY, JAMES — Sincere Purple White Club. School Play, Boy ' s Service League, Stage Crew, National Honor Society. NELLEMAN, DAVID — Terr.fic Football, Cross Country, Track, Wrestling, Hough Writer Staff, Intramural Sports. NESTOR, JACK — Nice Football, Wrestling, Junior Class (Vice President), Intramural Sports. OBERC, ROBERT Bashful OCHMAN, PATRICIA — Fun Loving Corral Staff, Monitor, Y-Teens, Clinic Assistant, Library Assistant. ORR. EUNICE — Nonchalant Monitor, Y-Teens. PAGANELLI, GLORIA — Athletic Ability R. O. A. (President), Junior Red Cross, Intramural Sports, Library Assistant. PALLA, JEAN — Happy R. O. A., School Play, Junior Red Cross, Monitor, Y-Teen, Booster Committee. PALLA, ROBERT — Nifty Football, Debate. PARCHEM, MARY LOU — Studious Debate, Girl Counsellors, Junior Red Cross, Na- tional Honor Society, Y-Teen, Teen-Age Council. PEARSON, JACK — Gabby Football, Baseball, Basketball, Track, Purple White Club, Intramural Sports. PENCE, JAYE LYNN — Pleasant Manner Corral Staff, International Club, School Play, Girl Counsellors, Junior Red Cross, Y-Teens. POCIASK, DOLORES — Sweet International Club (Treasurer), Ushers, Junior Red Cross, Rough Writer Staff, Y-Teen Cabinet, Girls Ensemble. PODELL, BENETTE — Xtra-Nice Girl Counsellors. Round-Up Staff, Y-Teen Cabinet (Vice President) Teen-Age Council, Booster Com- mittee, Girls Ensemble. Page Thirty-three PODELL, SUE Personality Ushers, Girl Counsellors, Round-Up Staff, Y-Teen Cabinet, Booster Committee (President) Girls En- semble. POPKA, JOHN — Leadership Football, Basketball, Track, Purple White Club, Stu- dent Government (Pres.), National Honor Society. RAJCHEL. EUGENE — Talkative Lad School Play, Intramural Sports. ROMANIAK, JOSEPH International Club. Joe BUDESKI, ROBERT — Peanuts Cross Country, Track, Rifle Club, Intramural Sports, Monitors. SCHULJAK, JAKE — Long and Lanky Football, Basketball, Track, International Club, Rifle Club, National Honor Society. SZCZYGIEL, EDWARD — Handsome Football, Track, Senior Class (vice president) Intra- mural Sports. SEVERNS, HAROLD — Good Natured Basketball, Cross Country, Track, Junior Red Cross, Student Government, Intramural Sports. SEVERSON, CHARLES D. — Scientific Tennis, International Club, School Plays, Rifle Club. National Honor Society. SKALBA. ANN MARIE — Dancing Doll R. O. A., Girl Counsellors, Monitors, Cheer Leader (Co-Captain), Booster Committee, Y-Teen Cabinet. SLICKO, ELEANOR — Considerate Corral Staff, International Club, Girl Counsellors, Rough Writer Staff, Stage Crew, National Honor Society. SLIWA, CLEM — Smart Intramural Sports. SMALL, HAROLD — Kind Basketball, Rifle Club, Stage Crew. SNYDER. CHARLES — Tugar Football, Intramural Sports, Stage Crew. STACHURA, FLORYAN — Stiches Baseball, Purple White Club, Intramural Sports. STONE. HELEN — Our Clerk International Club, Girl Counsellors, Student Gov- ernment (Secretary), Monitors, Y-Teens. SUROWIEC, ALICE — Trustworlhy International Club, School Play, Girl Counsellors (Secretaiy-Treasurer). Junior Class (Secretary), Y- Teen Cabinet. SUTKOWSKI, ROBERT — Independent Football, Baseball, Intramural Sports. Poge Thirty-four SYNOS, ALICE — Energetic International Club, Intramural Sports, Y-Teen Cab- inet, Booster Committee (Secretary). SZOT, FLORENCE — Petite Junior Red Cross, Monitors. TOMKUTONIS. LEONARD Jolly TRUEBLOOD, DORIS — Homecoming Queen Girl Counsellors, Junior Red Cross, Rough Writer Staff (Editor), Student Government, Booster Com- mittee, National Honor Society. VARICHAK, GEORGE — Small But Mighty Football, Basketball, Track. VISAK, JOHN — Woody Football, Track, Wrestling, Rifle Club, Intramural Sports, Monitors. WATSON, DONALD — Mechanically Minded WATSON, DOROTHY — Dignified Girl Counsellors, Junior Red Cross (President), Y- Teen Cabinet, Teen-Age Council, Booster Commit- tee, Girls Ensemble. WIETECHA, EUGENE Football. Moose WILLARDO, ALBERT — Dreamer Cross Country, Track, Wrestling, International Club, Ushers, Stage Crew. CROKER, ALAN ANDERSON, CLIFF CURTIS, JOHN Camera Shy BARTA, STEVE KALETA, CECLIA SAJDYK, DOLORES Page Thirty five Row 1: Buddy Davids, Ed Segal, Jack Pearson, Bob Palla, Tom Magumy. Row 2.- Dommic M.kutis, John Kavanaugh, George Varichak, Alfred Lesniewski, John Nagy. Row 3: Alex Kowalsk. Jim Kolodziej. John Visak. Alex Bochnowsk.. Bob Breclaw. Tom Dellahan. Page Thirty-eight Row 1: John Patrick, leiiy O ' Leary, Al Uzis, Jake Schuljak, Stanley Kulesa, John Popka. Row 2: Don Baker, Richard Szot, Ron Breger, Bob Clark, Ray Pearson, John Oakley. Row 3: Ray Halas, Phil Viana, Jim O ' Donnell, Everett Donaldson, Ed Wietecha, Tom McKenna. Page Thirty-nine GRIDIRON ACTIVITIES The Washington game November 10 ended 1950 gridiron activilies a1 R. H. S. for another year, leaving in its wake the memory of a successful group of boys-successful not only from the standpoint of games won and lost; but also in a higher sense for they displayed the spirit, pluck and determincrtion which so char- acterize the football picture under Coach Pete Rucinski. Who among us shall forget the reckless dis- regard for life and limb of Jim Kolodziej whose brilliant line backing play throughout the sea- son was awe inspiring; or who can forget Jack Gabby Pearson, who sparked the Riders to a decisive conquest of a determined Evansville eleven with his inspired running? Let us name a few of the more outstanding stars like Dominic Mikutis, whose illustrious work on pass defense was flawless; Alex Kowalsky and John Visak, whose defensive contributions were consistent and damaging; Big Ron Breger, who all season long stood firm in his tracks, refusing to be mouse-trapped or faked out and thrilling us all in the Horace Mann game by intercepting a screen pass and galloping on for yardage; Buddy Davids, who at only 145 lbs.. bulldozed his way through opposing lines like a 200-pounder. Buddy will also be remembered for his accurate kicking of points after touch- downs; Jack Silent Nestor contributed consist- ent play at right tackle that helped strengthen the right side of the Riders forward wall. We ' ll always remember John WendUnger, unanimous choice at tackle for the last two years, whose fierce blocking and tackling along with his huge body made him a feared and respected lineman; Al Lesniewski, who thrilled and inspired the R. H. S. fans with a terrific tackle against Evansville Reitz on the opening kick-off; and last, but not least, on the final game of the season against East Chicago Wash- ington, our bitter crosstown rival, the Rough Riders squelched pre-game talk of a one-sided Senator victory by taking the play away from the Senators to the time of 14-0. On the snowy wind-swept field, Ed Segal came into his own by scoring twice on con- secutive runs of 14 and 9 yards. We wish to extend our hearty congratulations to all the boys and let them all know we ' re proud of them for a job well done. Page Forty FUTURE VARSITY PLAYERS SOPHOMORES The sophomores won 5 and tied 2. Coach Walker, basketball coach, coached the boys. FRESHMEN The freshmen team won 2 and lost 4, and tied 2. Coach Macak, baseball coach, coached the team. POPKA STOPS WHITING!!! Page Forty-one Jim Kolodziej, John Wendlinger, Buddy Davids vs Whiting RATINGS First Awards LE John Popka. ... U.P., H.T. RT John Wendlinger U.P., H.T., I.N., C.T., A.P. T Jim Kolodziej C.D.N., HT., I.N. Second E John Popka A.P., C.D.N., I.N. RT John Wendlinger C.D.N. B Jim Kolodziej . . U.P. Honorable Mention RE Jake Schuljak A.P., U.P., I.N. B Ed Segal A.P. LT Jack Nestor . .H.T., U.P. B Jack Pearson U.P. B Harry Davids C.D.N., C.T. B AlexKowalsky C.D.N., C.T. G Dom Mukitis C.D.N., C.T. G Ron Breger ..H.T. MEANING OF AWARDS U.P. United Press A.P. Associated Press H.T. Hammond Times (picked by players) I.N, Indianapolis News C.T. Chicago Tribune C.D.N. Chicago Daily News OUR Cheerleaders Pat Chrapla, Ann Marie Skalba, Irleno Benoit, Janet Slampjak Best Attitude Award Robert Palla Most Valuable Player Award Jim Kolodziej Wistrand Memorial Football Scholarship donated by the Club Ki-Yowka John Popka Superheater Athletic Council Award as outstanding athlete and scholar in Hammond, Whiting and East Chicago football conference John Popka Roosevelt Riders have won the City Championship for the last 8 years. 1950 SCORES RHS 21 Clark 6 RHS 7 Horace Mann RHS 32 Evansville Reitz RHS Hammond High 6 RHS 28 La Porte 14 RHS 7 Hammond Tech 7 RHS 21 Whiting 7 RHS 13 South Bend Washington 13 RHS 14 East Chicago Washington Page Forty-two GO RIDERS .... rip OILERS . . SMOTHER THAT OILER BLOCK THAT KICK LOYAL RIDER FOOTBALL BOOSTERS . . . Page Forty-three CHEERLEADERS Benedetto. Vania, Miss Fifield, Perterkitas, Mastey, Slampyak, Benoit, Skalba, Chiapla GET READY! SIGN PAINTERS Page Forty-four Members of the BOOSTER COMMITTEE sold programs at the football games. OOOPS! WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BALL!!! BOOSTER COMMITTEE The Booster Committee, though composed of girls, is a very worthwhile and active organization at RooseveU. They sponsor trips, paint signs, sell programs, and help the cheerleaders with the cheering section. This year the sponsors are Miss MulUgan and Miss Overpeck. Sue Podell is president and AHce Synos, secretary. Page Forty-five VARSITY BASKET BALL Standing: Barlog, Manager; Donaldson, Schuljak, Beck, Popka, Oakley. Coach Walker Kneeling: Kavanaugh, Patrick, Verichak, O ' Leary, Dellchan UP! UP! ... . AND IN??? The Riders who were led by five Seniors including Don Beck, Captain, Tom Dellahan, Co-Captain, George Varichak, John Popka, Jake Schuljack; 3 Juniors, John Kavanaugh, Jerry O ' Leary, Everett Donaldson, and two Sophomore, Phil Viana, John Oakley, had a highly successful season winning 18 out of their 26 games. Their loses coming to the hands of top ranking Froebel twice, E. C. Washingtonl, Clark, Hammond High, highly rated Elkhart, LaPorte and Rennsalear, were all in the margin of 1 to 5 points except for the two defeats dealt by the Froebel Blue Devils. In the regular season the Riders had an average of 52 points per game with a total of 1,031 points for 20 games, while their opponents had 917 points for an average of 46 points per game. In tournament play the Riders had 351 points in 6 games for an average of 59 points per game. While their opponents had 304 points for an average of 50 points a game. The most valuable player Trophy went, this year, to the Team Captain, Don Beck. The Trophy for the player with the best free throw average was awarded to Don Beck who attained that achievement last year, Don had an average of .749 with 78 charity attempts and making 58 of them. Coach: Ray Walker. Page Forty- six BASKET BALL B TEAM Top Row: Leo Pociask, John Nagy, Art Powers, John Medwitz, Phil Vicuia, Coach Pete Rucinski Bottom Row: Bob Stachura, Larry Homco, Charles Matulis, Charles Bazarol, Victor Gmszka SEASON RECORD Roosevelt 67 Rooseveh 59 Roosevelt 56 Roosevelt 37 Roosevelt, _ 53 Roosevelt.., 48 Rooseveh 31 Roosevelt 42 Roosevelt 60 Roosevelt 45 Roosevelt 64 Roosevelt 46 Roosevelt 44 Rooseveh... 59 Roosevelt 55 Roosevelt 58 Roosevelt... 42 Rooseveh 59 Rooseveh... 52 Roosevelt 64 Roosevelt 66 Roosevelt 60 Roosevelt 59 Roosevelt 56 T. H. Gerstmeyer 38 Fowler 38 Emerson 50 Clark 38 Elkhart 55 LaPorte 50 Whiting 28 Lew Wallace 40 Washington E. C 62 Delphi 43 Hammond Tech 37 Gary Froebel 62 Hammond High 47 ToUeston 49 Horace Mann 40 Whiting 54 Rermsalear 49 Valparaiso 52 Adamas S. B 45 Rossville 46 Sectional Tourney Wheeler 44 Merrillville 51 E. C. Washmgton 54 Clark 45 LOOKS LIKE BALLET . . . REALLY ITS BASKET BALL!!! Regional Tourney Rooseveh .64 Rolling Prairie 47 Roosevelt 46 Froebel 63 Page Forty-seven THAT ' S ' OUR ' TEAM ' OeiTi C ' iearij ' Jolui l vaiiaual ■n T .. ;«l,t 1 T i MATMEN The wrestling team upheld the fine record of former Wrestling teams by winning six and losing nine meets against the best teams in the state. They finished second in the Conference, third in the Sectional and tied for sixth in the State Meet. Harry Davids, Alex Kowalski and John Visak were the outstanding wrestlers on the squad. All three were conference champions, while Davids and Kowalski went on to win Sectional and State Championships in their weights. Kowalski won eighteen straight bouts while Davids was defeated in only one bout. The other members of the team were Bill Kmetz, George Kmetz, Ray Cirrincione, Don Andres, Robert Bongiovani, Bill Butler, LeRoy Stiglitz, Dick Sylvester, Ray Pearson, Albert Willardo and Alfred Uzis. HARRY DAVIDS State Champion -154 lbs. Conference Champion Won 16, Lost 1, Ti3d 3 ALEX KOWALSKI Slate Champion 165 lbs. Conference Champion Won 18, Lest None Page Forty-nine CROSS COUNTRY The Cross Country Team had one of the worst seasons winning one dual meet and losing seven. They did much better in the Hobart Invitational Conference or Sectional meets. The loss of Jim Baccino and the ineligibility of two men contributed to the downfall. George Kmetz was the outstanding ninner on the team followed by Vincent Goysich. Richard Xanders. Mike Sudac, Richard O ' Donnell, Earle Gordon, Gilbert Given, Ray Ignas, Bill Kmetz, Don Smith. George Quasney and Norman Xanders. James Gruener and Ronald Drewniak were managers. INTRA-MURAL CHAMPS The Intra-Mural turnout this year has been one of the biggest in its history. It consisted of 26 teams divided into a 7th and 8th grade league, a freshman league, and a senior league. Two hundred and two students participated in the intra-muial games during the season. Page Fifty The Senior R.O.A. sponsored by F. Overpeck since its beginning in 1929, gives all girls in Senior High School a chance to play in seasonal sports after school with a point system, whereby they can earn monograms, block letters, R ' s and in their Senior year a sweater. The sports played inter-class and city wide are volley ball, basket ball, play ground ball and track. SENIOR R. O. A. Gloria PaganeUi ... President Rose Vargo Vice President Deris Dahlston Secretary Joan Varady Treasurer JUNIOR R. O. A. Marilyn Lerch President Gloria Potts Vice President Joan Such Secretary, Treasurer Page Fifty-one -g; DEBATE ROUGH WRITER STAFF ROUGH WRITER MEMBERS FORENSIC CLUB The Roosevelt Forensic Club is a member of ihe Calumet Forensic League, the Metropolitan Debate Union, and the National Forensic League. The Varsity team members seated: Tom Bolton, Floyd Heiney, Richard Zanders, and Betty Ann Horoda earned the Degree of Excellence. Officers: Richard Zanders, President; Betty Horoda, Vice President; and Betty Clark, Secretary. Sponsors: Corienne Lowry and Grace Nesbitt. ROUGH WRITER The Rough Writer Staff, composed of Joan Tinsley and Doris Trueblood as co-editors, and page editors: Loretta Krol, Madge Henderson and Dolores Pociask are assisted by the journalism class in collecting and writ- ing news. The paper is typed by the staff and then multigraphed at McKinley School. Other members of the staff are: Barbara McCracken, Pat Chrapla, Ruth Pagorek, Tom Magumey, Tom Delle- han, John Kavanaugh and Delores Sajdyk. On the first semester staff were Ann Bianchi and Maria Fadda, Sibyl McAuslan business manager; Virginia and Sandra Peres, and Evelyn Wohadlo, typists. Page Fifty four STUDENT ASSOCIATION BOYS SERVICE LEAGUE President, Richard Fachtman Vice President, John Patrick Secretary, John Oakley Treasurer, Bob Dery Sponsor, Mr. Haynes STUDENT ASSOCIATION The Student Association, under the supervision of Miss Nesbit, governs the student body. Its oificers and representatives represent the students within the school and in their relationship with other schools. The officers are elected by the whole student body and the representatives by each class. Officers: John Popka, President; Harry Davids, Vice President; Helen Stone, Clerk. THE STEERING COMMITTEE The class counsellors and their clerks are a vital parJ of the school program. They advise students about their courses and assist in organizing class parties. Seated: Mr. C. C. Miller, Mr. G. E. Anderson. Standing 1. to. r.: Eunice Orr, Dorothy Huha, Mr. J. C. Austin, Miss T. Hinkle, Ann Bianchi, Beverly Bamett, Mr. W. L. Bunker, Delphine Buvala. THE STEERING COMMITTEE Page Fifty-five CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 1. You can see right through them. They ' re hke the last of the seven veils. ' 2. The Thing. 3. It ' s for where your heart lies - that ' s what you save time for. Page Fifty-six UNESCO CLUB THE JUNIOR RED CROSS One of the most democratic clubs in school has one thing in common — that is— serving ethers. It has been very busy this year sending boxes over seas. The club sponsored two school assemblies. Mr. James Eldridge, Midwest director Association of United Nations and Mrs. Grace Bok Holmes, Liason Officer, UNICEF, spoke on International Relations, The club adopted Rudolph Steugel, a college exchange student. Officers: Jim Milligan, president: Pat McCarthy, vice president; Marylou Parchem, secretary: Dolores Pociask, treasurer; Mrs. C. Rutledge, faculty sponsor. The purpose of the Junior Red Cross is to render service to others and to make a lasting chain of friendship and good will. They carried this motto out ihis year by entertaining the Shelter Home, making an afghen, stuffing toys for the children, assisting in ihe Red Cross E ' rives, and filling gift boxes. Miss Ruth Nassau is the faculty sponsor: Dorothy Watson, president; Delphine Buvcla, vice president, Jaye Lynn Pence, secretary and Joanne Varady is the business manager. Page Fifty-seven THE Y-TEEN CABINET The YTeen Cabinet composed of 30 girls, who are elected by the Y-Teen members, are very active in various school activities such as — The Sock Hop, Winter Formal, Splash Party, Turnabout Dance and during Christmas, singing carols in vari- ous hospitals, and also sending candy bars overseas. THE Y-TEEN OFFICERS Loraine Kellar, secretary Pat McCarthy, president Miss Rodda, sponsor Benette Podell, vice president Marilyn Boys, treasurer TEA FOR TWO? Would you like some tea? Once a month these girls give a tea for the Y-Teen mothers. They also know how to be neat for they see that the Y-Teen kitchen is clean at all times. From left to right they are: Marge Varady, Doris Dahlsten, Marylou Parchem, Sibyl McAus- lan and Ethel Anderson. Page Fifty-eight THE GRAND MARCH ALL DRESSED UP The Winter-Time Formal, held in January, was a big success for the Y-Teens and their guests. The theme was Harbor Lights and the decorations were in setting with the theme. The officers: Pat McCarthy, president; Bee Podell, vice president; Loraine Kellar, secretary and Marilyn Boys, treasurer. Page Fifty-nine GIRL COUNSELORS The Girl Counselors is a group of girls chosen by the faculty to assist in the crientat on of junior high school girls. They started getting acquainted by having lunch with their little sisters and planting tulips on the front lawn, which were bought and presented to the school by the girls. During December the Counselors dressed fifty dolls which were given to Welfare Agencies for distribution at Christmas. Canned foods and money were given to the Dept. of Public Welfare to add a bit of Christmas for shut ins. A talent assembly was presented in January, with juniar high and senicr high students taking part. An assembly in which the faculty took part was presented in May. The year ' s work was completed with the annual Girl Counselors Breakfast, held in the cafeteria in May at seven o ' clock in the morning. Page Sixty GIRL COUNSELOR OFFICERS AND SPONSOR Heading the work of the Girl Counselor ' s this year were: left to right, Alice Kmak, vice president: Miss Owen, sponsor: Alice Surowiec, secretary and Ethel Anderson, president. BOOSTER COMMITTEE OFFICERS AND SPONSORS Guiding the work of the Booster Committee for 1950-51 were: left to right, Sue PodeLl, president; Miss Overpeck and Miss Mulligan, sponsors; AUce Synos, secretary-treasurer. Page Sixty-one ORCHESTRA As in previous years, the Concert Orchestra again proved itself to be a most capable organization. The orchestra was composed of 43 pupils, and presented assembly, community and elementary school concerts. The performances were well received by the audiences. There are two other groups allied with the orchestra. The Pit Orchestra, which plays for dramatic and variety show productions, and the String Quintet , often called upon by community organizations for special music. The Officers: Delphine Buvala, president; Mildred Bruk, vice president; Mary Ellen Zivich, secretary; Beverly Bainett, first semester concert mistress; Joan McClendon, second semester mistress; Joseph Cohen, director. THE STRING QUINTET LeCt to r;ght: Beverly Williams, Joan McClendon, Joseph Cohen (director), Henrietta Wojtaszek end Beverly Barnett. Page Sixty-two BAND The Concert Band is another splendid organization under the direction of Mr. Luther E. Boroughs, both the junior and senior bands have presented concerts, assembUes and played ior sports affairs. The members, along with Mr. Boroughs, have done their best to make the band a success, and they have succeeded. Officers: Jim Neary, president; George Adams, vice president; laye Lynn Pence and Betty Clark, secretaries. MERRY MAJORETTES These high stepping gals, Darlene Brown, Barbara Babair, Dinah Rapacz, Beverly Williams and Sandra Brown were seen with the band performing at the football games. Our hats are off to them for enduring the cold weather to present their spectacular program during half time. Page Sixty-tl r f V 1  t THE CHOIR The Roosevelt Choir makes several appearances during the year, at school performances and in the community. The students who belong to this organization become acquainted with some of the world ' s finest choral literature. They also have the opportunity to take part in many social activities in addition to the performance of good music. THE GIRLS ENSEMBLE The Girls Ensemble, which is chosen from the Choir is a long established tradition at Roosevelt. Wherever they sing, people are always pleased with their artistic performance. Page Sixty-four BOYS GLEE CLUB The Roosevelt Boy ' s Glee Club, under the direction of Evangeline Guelig has enjoyed a successful year. Their public performances included assembly programs, participation in the Christmas program, the annual Showdown and the Spring Festival. The Officers were: Dominic Pocci, president; James Friend, vice president; Arthur Kurtuff, secretary and George Slupszynski, treasurer. EDUCATION VIA TELEPHONE ELECTRONICS students confined to their homes because of per- manent illness can now attend classes. Leased tele- phone lines link each room portable unit in the student ' s home. Each home unit consists of a com- bined amplifier and speaker-microphone and is operated by a listen-talk switch. Terzo Amidei, Biology instructor, is discussing the use of a microscope in biology. George Zych and Eddie Fiori receive this information in their homes. John Heslin and Barbara Babair are assisting in the demonstration. RIFLE CLUB Club maintains member- ship in the National Rifle Association. Stanley Kulesa. Expert Rifleman President Richard Fachtman, Expert Rifleman Vice President Marvin Cox, Ed. Murphy, Supply Sergeants G. O. Murphy, Faculty Sponsor PURPOSE OF CLUB 1. To give training in care and use of gun and thru this medium, 2. To develop, on the part of the rifleman, desirable traits of self control and responsibility. In most cases a con- siderable degree of achievement is realized in all these arms. CORRAL Jeanette Duggan, Assistant Editor Editor Mary Louise Brewer, Stephen Arpas, Junior High Editor Miss Swatts, Faculty Sponsor The Corral Staff of Roosevelt Edits and pub- lishes this magazine of contemporary writing of the students. WOOD SHOP Leonard Tomkutonis demonstrating the use of the circle saw in setting angles as Ed Wietecha, Mr. Bunker, Dan Gaza, Jim Kolodziei watch. nf m .-— .jiiaist .,_ ft m. - -m mr I H HH T M J j?3V ' ' ' flC ' qk V-j ' .tiji ' ' ' i ' ' tV ' A MV Mm ' ..-r Bw fl J Page Sixty-six TEEN-AGE COUNCIL The Teen-Age Council com- posed of one member from each class and organization in school sponsors teen-age dances after school games. Mary Lou Parchem, President Delphine Buvala, Vice President Ethel Anderson, Secretary Mr. Amidei, Faculty Sponsor NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Honor Society is com- posed of those pupils who are scholastically in the upper 3rd of their class. They are chosen for their qualities of leader- ship, service and character. John Popka, President Delphine Buvala, Vice President Ethel Anderson, Secretary Standing: Neary, Lesniewski, Beck, Miss Larson, Schuljak, Xanders, Fachtmann. Sitting: Parchem, Anderson, Popka, Buvala, McCarthy. Compliments of G. A. PRATT CO. 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