Roosevelt High School - Sagamore Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Money problems Money was the big problem facing the choral department all year long. Fundraisers just don’t bring in the money this year, said choral music director Elwood Johnson. A lack of spirit for raising money forced the choirs to cancel a trip to New Orleans even after the Sagamore in its color section announced that the trip was scheduled. Johnson was not disappointed in the quality of his choirs, however. He nearly burst buttons over his Bel Canto singers, a new female group. Changing the name of Select Choir to Varsity Choir added a contemporary touch. Concert Choir and its select Madrigal Singers continued to feature the most taxing music for advanced students. Top: Learning soprano parts. Sue Johnson. April Wald. Beth Newborg. Kelly Sarvela. and Lisa Bauer sing for Concert Choir. Left center: Accompanying during practice. Elwood Johnson gives sections their parts. Center right: Fan stands ready to cool off basses if need be. Lower left Senior Both Newborg concentrates on learning her music. Lower center Altos 8eth Ponto and Jenny Weiss lend voices to Concert Choir. Lower right: Open wide. says Johnson to Senior Jessica Rettig.

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Loom Avonl Vlotot B)orV»tmn l C«rtr«ll Cooper Sharon Oaviet Janlna Duke Rhoda Frolon LaonOay Charyl QfroerBicknar Tangaa Hill COan Hughai Donna Koilman Vlncant Martin Shari Matalaka Brian McKlniay Kathryn McKlniay Marlon Paulaon Roaamary Prthoda- Pucci Curtit Oianar Linda Tockor Wifc-am Tilbury Nancy Slmpaon Schnaidar Special needs met Special education classes served to meet the needs of their students. Students ranged from full-time students to totally mainstreamed kids who remained eligible for special help when it was needed. Level IV students opened The Teddy Cafe in what was formerly the teachers lunchroom. This gave students a chance to learn marketing skills. Top: Computers can be hilarious at times, as Eric Wheeler discovered. Center: Camera momentarily distracts Maggie Saeger and Mark Weeden. Lower: Shawn Williams takes time out to be photographed. Special Education 23

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Band played on Something for everyone was the goal of instrumental music teacher William Scripps, who continued to revise the offerings of his department to meet the needs of the school. Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Pep Band continued, and Flute Choir, Jazz Band and guitar lessons became available at various times of the year. Flagline was part of the Marching Band during fall trimester. Students who remained in one or more bands three trimesters, maintained good grades and attendance as well as few tardies were eligible to receive an RHS band letter at the end of the year. Top left: Providing rhythm to the Marching Band. Matt Cohen almost gets lost in his music. Top center: Just waiting around can be part of field trip day for John Eggan. Top right: Smiling is part of Director William Scripps' daily attire. Center: Daily practice is required for polished concerts. Lower left: Like most flute sections. Roosevelt's is mainly girls. Instrumental Music 25