Roosevelt High School - Strenuous Life Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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HISTDRIC HIGHLIGHTS ANNUAL-Forever recording-forego- ing producions of this enormous cast- aiding in future endeavors-perpetuating events-offering inspiration-beckoning -asking-you to produce. MADEMOISELLE MODISTE-1923 -First combined musical and dramatic productions-leaving many strains of en- trancing music-happy memories of sylphlike dance steps-a heart satisfac- tion that Roosevelt is the kind of school that can do real things. THE SINGING GIRL-1924-And how she sang-amidst a wonderful Austrian background-thanks to Mr. Deits-stir- ring, never to be forgotten rhythm-di- rected as only Mr. Worth can-superb in every way. THE WIZARD OF THE NILE-1927 -Max Stuart well representing Kibosh -a magician making a professional tour of Egypt-Cleopatra, a Princess who knows naught of love-divinely charac- terized by Jane Quigley-complications -wonderful theme-wonderful cast- wonderful directing. THE RED MILL-1928-Between- Barbara Bourne, as Bertha-Don Craig as the Burgomaster- Conn Kidder and Kid Conner-many other pleasing voices-this Hollandish production was enjoyed by all. THE FIREFLY-1929-Away for a lovely ocean cruise-along with-capti- vating singing-great dramatics-led by Miss Miller-an extremely interesting but simple plot-made possible by the tireless effort-of Mr. Riggs. SWEETHEARTS-1930-Revolutionin Zilania-a kidnaped princess-an impos- tor on the throne-Prince Franz's love for Princess Sylvia-her return to the throne-marriage-who could ask for more in one opera? THE VAGABOND KING-1931-Fran- cois Villon-the strangest rascal in the world-Louis XI the spider king-Kath- erine, the lovely niece of the king- schemes against the throne-invading Burgundians-glorious costuming by Mrs. Moody-exciting and tuneful as an opera can be. M'

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HISTIIRIC HIGHLIGHTS ROOSEVELT SPIRIT-Something only a real school has a right to repre- sent-symbolizing among other great things-unblernishable character-con- stant clean iight-and above all-indis- pensable carry on endeavor. TROPHIES-Small-far from insignifi- cant-symbols of almost forgotten glo- rious victories-reposing in their glass house-always proudly exhibiting them- selves-seemingly reaching out-begging -for more company. MEMORIALS-Tom Hyllengren and Bob Jones-their memory has left some things for which every boy should strive -leadership-inspiration-assistance- scholarship-athletic prowess-on a par- ity with these boys-an extreme honor. BASKETBALL-1924-Roosevelt's first championship-what a decisive victory- ten straight wins without a defeat-four all-city men-a real team-really coached -with little Bobby Dvorak as their mas- cot. BASKETBALL-SECOND TEAM- 1924-Aiding in molding a first team championship-at the same time winning their own-the Sophs winning also-mak- ing three championships in one season- not bad. TENNIS-1924-Coached by R. E. Leaf -led by little Howie Langlie-these boys brought first tennis honors to our school-although sharing the title-real champions! FOOTBALL-1925-Underdog at the beginning-finest in the city at the end- first class coaching-iirst class teamwork -resulting in Roosevelt being the third name placed on the Michigan Trophy. FOOTBALL-1931-Roosevelt,s second leg on the Michigan Trophy-and how!- Coach Dvorak produced a team!-allow- ing no team to cross its goal line-carry- ing the name of Roosevelt-as only cham- pions can.

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HISTURIC HIGHLIGHTS THE SCHOOL-A theater-where scenes that live forever are made-hu- morous scene-interesting-pleasant- yet sometimes a slight note of tragedy- produced on your stage. SHERWOOD-1922-Robin Hood- Friar Tuck-Little John-Sherwood For- est-over two hundred students taking part-ably directed by Miss Whitmire- one of the finest attempts ever made in high school dramatics. THE PIPER-1924-A wonderful cast -bearing such names as-Michae1-the- Sword-Eater-Cheat-the-Devil-Kern the-Syndic-a peculiar play-put over in a peculiar, yet successful, manner-fine direction of Miss Whitmire. THE GOOSE HANGS HIGH-1927- A modern drama-errant youth finally realizing its selfishness-coming through in the crisis-Mary Griiith the End of the year-amongst a perfectly directed cast. THE ROMANTIC AGE-1928-A sub- tle comedy-the love of a twentieth cen- tury girl for the age of chivalry-dreams of the knight who would some day carry her away-realistically pictured in Mrs. Moody's costumes-Dave Henderson as Helen Benway's blue and silver knight- skillfully portrayed. POMANDER WALK-1929-A forbid- den love affair-several other love affairs -some old gossips-some peculiar char- acters-all found on one Victorian walk -Josephine Strother and Dick Young starring. LILIES OF THE FIELD-1930-A gay, modern comedy drama-revolving around a struggle between two sisters- for a trip to London-offered by Grand- ma-well portrayed-exceedingly well directed and staged. ALICE-SIT-BY-THE-FIRE-1931- The age-old conflict between age and maturity-scenes showing humorous re- union of children with parents-after many years' separation-two charming casts-charmingly directed by Miss jer- gensen.