Roosevelt High School - Sagamore Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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M N i i f 1'1:i f N l' pg Er. J Evening pep rallies required band members to remain at school after the time that most students went home. Band, as well as other extra-curricular activities, provided an escape from the daily routine of students' lives. All the hard work donated to these clubs was worth the break from homework. swf' i Above, during the passing period visiting with friends was one way to beat boredom. Friends Edith Buchorn and Tania Hockman catch up on the days events. The cafeteria was a common gathering place. At upper left, freshmen Tom Tucker, Eddie Ontiveros, and Joey Drescher observe the lunchtime cheers. In the late sixties, when Roosevelt first opened its doors, students concentrated on getting the max- imum amount of people into the Bug. This was a favorite way to add excitement to the day. At right, many students attended the pep rallies to cheer the football team onto victory. Talk of foot- ball was heard more often that talk of classes dur- ing the fall. Student life Kristen Shelton

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Mrs. O'Neill, a teacher of English and Theatre Arts, reviews her papers. Mrs. Hightower talks with her English class. Mrs. Sager talks to Prissie McCorby about writing a composition. Wx 5' x ...ff New Faces Tonya Cloud and Kim Childs 4 K

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II work Play Shonny Sheffield, freshman, sum- med up the opinion of most students when she said, We should have more pleasure in life and be able to go more places? It wasn't all talk, however, when students took action and refused to concentrate solely on academics. While routine was the best way to describe the typical school day, members of the student body tried to break the monotony by getting in- volved with a variety of activities. Many used their well-deserve break to earn pocket change while others used the free time to attend afternoon and night pep rallies. Another past- time many shared was dating. Lots of Rough Riders could be found on Fri- day night with their favorite compa- nion of the opposite sex but others preferred to go Stag and play the field. A sure way to please dates was to celebrate Mardi Gras at Blossom Stu- dent Center on October 26, where the annual Homecoming Dance was in full swing. Things were not much different two decades ago. Students of the late sixties also demanded academic-free time. Then, same as now, balancing grades, parental pressures, work and fun is the key to a happy student life. After all, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! My ideol woy to relox after Q hectic week is to snuggle up with my boyfriend, o good movie, ond o lorge pizzo!! Michelle Mortin Senior Student Life 1 Kristen Shelton