Roosevelt High School - Sagamore Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Science full of wonder Minor changes in Roosevelt’s science department went smoothly in the 1985-86 school year. David Nelson assumed the responsibilities of J. S. Futcher who retired last year. Nelson changed his class schedule slightly, teaching biology instead of his usual classes, physical science. A bright, new teacher, Beth Ritacco, livened up the science department. She took on Nelson’s former classes of ninth grade science and was one of the Standard’s “Teachers of the month. Freshmen were amazed at the more advanced science required at RHS. Though physics and chemistry were offered to all. the classes were taken mainly by juniors and seniors. Most stuck with the courses even though the first tri was often a challenge. Science classes, even though only required In ninth and tenth grades, were very popular. Even after school hours students came back to work on projects. This Page Top Right: A pointer help Irene Tlach teach grade nine science. Lower: Living creatures in jars fascinate Angie Johnson.Opposite Page Top: Biology students seek assistance from Don Jackson. Center Left: Magnifying glass brings knowledge to Brian Oslund and Chrts Slmdorn. Center Right: Studying her microscope. Kathy Flood learns the wonders of nature. Lower Left: Explaining the formula is Beth Ritacco Lower Right: Matt Tomasko shows interest In Ronnie Schneider’s discovery.

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Industrial courses popular As usual, industrial arts continued to be among Roosevelt’s most popular elective courses. While the Auto Magnet was the most visible and probably the best known of the industrial arts courses, the rest of the department enjoyed considerable popularity as well. Computers added assistance to graphic arts students, giving them a chance to see their conceptions on a screen before they were put on paper. Students could take courses in wood technology or frame construction, or they could study small gas engines or metals machine shop. Nevertheless, the automobile still held the greatest fascination, with ten sections devoted to its operation and maintenance. Top Right: Teaming up. Steve Strandemo and Joe Carpenter repair engine. Below: Skillfully at work. Joe Bauch enjoy metal class. Lower Right: In small gas engines Bill Elmquist Instructs Jeff Sandin and Bill Seymour. 14 Industrial Arts