Roosevelt High School - Sagamore Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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bm... Mr. Buckman whips up a new chemical concoction while Mr. Blake, Mr. Yngve, and Mr. Sam Halron hold their breath. Biology and Physiology These courses, dealing with the science of living things, are very fascinating. Bi- ology covers the study of plants and ani- mals, physiology concerns the study of the human body and health problems. In these courses, book study is combined with some laboratory work. The department is equipped with many models of plants, leaves, flowers, and preserved animal specimens of all types. Especially famous is the skeleton that haunts the storeroom and gives unfin- formed persons a nasty shock on first sight. Agriculture The agricultural department is under the direction of Mr. Luke. In this course, boys who intend to become farmers learn about their future occupation. The stu- dents study the problems of a farmer and learn methods of overcoming them. Types of soil, different grains, merits of certain types of livestock and poultry are all studied. This year a new greenhouse is being constructed adiacent to the classroom to supplement this course. sm , . Physics ond Chemistry 1 The courses in physics and chemistry are very interesting, for much of the work is learned through laboratory experi- ments. First the students study a chapter and then they apply their knowledge in demonstrating experimentswhich,unfor- tunately, occasionally backfire. The physics course deals with heat, light, sound, and forms of machines, chemistry is the study of the composition of sub- stances and their various reactions. Two of the faculty members in this depart- ment carry on a friendly rivalry, and, as a result, interesting situations often develop. fi' 261' Mr. Weum prepares a slide forthe new microscope while Mr. Riemen- schneider examines another slide specimen. Mr. Luke points out the differences in grains to two agricultural students, Harlan Hansen and Elden Anderson. KNOW

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'-tl I . ..., . Mrs Cattron congratulates the gold key winners in the Scholastic Art Contest. Left to right: Rosengren, Thorvig, L. Hanson, Mitchell, McDonald, Broms. Music Department The music department is divided into two sections: the vocal and the instrumental. The vocal department, under the direc- tion of Mr. C. W. Andersen, includes the tenth grade chorus, the choristers, and the A Cappella choir. Students interested in vocal music progress gradually from the chorus into the choristers, and finally into the A Cappella choir which is com- posed mostly of seniors. During the year the choir and the choristers present sev- eral programs such as the Scandinavian Festival, the Christmas Concert, and the Spring Concert. The instrumental department includes the orchestra, directed by Mr. Leroy Swanson, and the concert and marching bands, directed by Mr. Oren Henning. Applied music lessons are also given to students requesting them. The marching band plays at all football games held on the Roosevelt field. During the course of the year, both the instrumental and the vocal departments get together and put on several programs or concerts such as the vaudeville show which was such a success that a special performance had to be given. Mr. Andersen also has a small class of organ students who meet twice a week for lessons. Art Department Mrs. Cattron is the head of our Roosevelt art department. The art classes are very fascinating, especially for some of the more advanced students, who may work on clay modeling, block printing, ceram- ics, and other phases of applied art. This year Roosevelt had quite a few pieces in the Scholastic Art contest at the Dayton Company. Award winners were presented with o gold key. Another of the favorite subiects is fash- ion design where the students select fab- rics ctnd then design clothes for high school people. Mr. C. W. Andersen demonstrates his technique to the organ class Left to right: Sampson, Bowers, Whitely, B. Anderson, Cook McMannus, .l. Meyer, Hallin, Rasmussen, Evers. Mr. Leroy Swanson and Mr. Oren Henning work over a new music score.

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,A WJ, .J Second lunch students vie with each other as they all try to get to the water fountain first. Lunch Hour Ask any loyal Teddy what his favorite period is and he will promptly say, Why, lunch hour, of course! And well might it bel Since the lunchroom was painted it is a very pleasant place, in- deed. A well trained staff, under the supervision of Mrs. Thomas, turns out tempting lunches every day for those who do not bring their lunch from home. For those who prefer to tote the little brown bag, milk, various desserts, and confections are sold to round out the meal. After lunch is over, students may attend the noon movies ladmission-one ticket sold for one pennyl, or stay down at the tables and talk. In warm weather, students are permitted to spend part of their lunch hour on the football field. Sometimes the lunchroom is rather crowded, and then the chief pastime is stealing chairs from unsuspecting vic- tims. The ones to pity are, of course, the unfortunates who have third lunch, for, according to them, they are always suf- fering from starvation. 1 f Here is the kitchen staff that turns out the delicious food which Roosevelt students devour every lunch hour. Left to right: Wicklem, Williamson, Richards, Lundquist, Gilman, Johnson. Students of the second lunch crowd around the ticket taker as they hurry to get into the noon movies.