Roosevelt High School - Sagamore Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Kaphet Koracan Wanda McCaa Dixie Olmatead Khai Phoutinane John Sylweater Khampanh Vilayvong Suthavllay Vongkhamdeng Laddavanh Voraaane Limited English Although the Limited English Proficiency classes served fewer students than in years past, students of Laotian background continued to have the opporutnity to take bilingual courses. Any LEP students, not just Laotians, could take English as a Second Language (ESL). Students who felt capable to move into mainstream classes were encouraged to do so provided that their work indicated that they were ready. “We want them to take mainstream classes as soon as they arc able,” Wanda McCaa, ESL teacher, told the faculty in December. “Of course, we do not want to push them out before they can handle the English, she added. The LEP program is one which will be considered completely successful when it has worked itself out of existence. Top: Doing his newspaper project, Slaksone Daoheuang learns English. Center Left: Working on his lesson. Chan-thason Phouthavonsay studies in Diana Geer’s ESL class. Center Right: Pasting clippings for John Sylwester. aide Phimmachanh Phanthavong works on poster. Left: Dixie Olmstead’s class shares informal moment. Limited English Proficiency 19

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Language hard to schedule Some students felt trapped not being able to take the language of their choice the hour of their choice. Many of the levels of language study were offered just one hour. This conflicted with Senior math and English classes. With the new addition of French teacher Diana Greer, third and fourth year French students had the chance to continue on. Teds were most heavily enrolled in Spanish, followed by French, then German. Top: Waiting for their teacher, Jenny Lapke and Roxanne Lind practice French conversation. Center: Prepared to eat a fantastic meal, Linda Matson and Camille Anderson are waited on by Delia Arredondo. Lower: French class keeps Nell Barnett. Roxanne Lind, and Paris Potter amused. Benita Kirschbaum Marilyn Lading Kenneth Raymond 18 Modem Language

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Skills for work Many business classes offered gave students a chance to get the skills needed to go into the business world. “Accounting, said Julie Wuori, is good because it helps you learn how to keep your books and do your taxes.” Many students felt that the classes were essential if they were to learn the skills needed in the job market. Typing continued to be the most popular class since its skills would be useful both to the student intending to pursue higher education and to those who planned to get full time jobs after graduation from high school. Top Left: With Trina Blood nnd Jason Wonschlag finished behind her, Angie Few gathers her work together. Top Right: Typing takes all the concentration of Robert Runningbear and Kelly Trotter Center Some of the passages Kate Johnson has to type appear to be funny. Lower: Typing is easier for Nlchelle Anderson and Phimmachanh Phanthavong with modern equipment. Alice Paus Laura Scanlon Lorraine Westergreen 20 Business Education