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

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Ellen Crosen, Janet Grove, Helen Benner .A ZZ. Well, here we are, graduating seniors at last. This marks the turn- ing point, the beginning of a new era in our young lives. Let's reflect over the activities of the senior class of 1947, those memorable events that have taken place during our last year at Roosevelt. The seniors made a good begin- ning by electing Glen Vanlaning- ham President, Janet Grove Vice- President, Ellen Crosen Secretary, and Helen Benner Treasurer. Glen joined the Army during the sum- mer, so Janet took possession of the gavel in September. Sam Newcom- er was chosen the ASR Cabinet Representative. To Miss Lee and Mrs. Gilbreath, the class wishes to express its appre- ciation for the friendly, considerate and helpful advice they have given them. The seniors voted to wear caps and gowns for graduation, royal blue for the boys, and white for the girls. Louise Bach was in charge of this committee, while Barbara Dunlap had responsibility for the senior questionnaires. The ordering of graduation announcements and personal cards was handled by Marilyn Bird. The Dash-Away Ball was the title given to the Christmas dance,

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60' to which the juniors were invited. Stuart Nachtwey was chairman, Jean Watterson provided for the entertainment, Temple Witt, re- freshments, Carolyn Hickox had charge of decorations, and Jo Dan- iels took care of the publicity. The Spring Dance Was a joint project planned by both juniors and seniors. All classes Were invited to this successful event, and it is hoped that it will become an an- nual affair. Senior week came next. Sched- uled in April, it topped all activi- ties to that date. The Class of ,47': sponsored a Mixer to conclude the memorable week. The last couple of Weeks were crammed with events. The annual senior picnic headed the list with the class history, prophecy and will. The year was climaxed by grad- uation exercises June 12th, at the University Pavilion. The four years of high school were oflicially over when diplomas and report cards were handed out. ' The Senior Prom was held on Friday, ,Tune 13th, at the Nile Temple Country Club, with the Chevaliers providing the music. The arrangements were made by Donna Bower, chairman, with the assistance of Bill Gellerman, Joan Dick Radeke, joan Jaquet, Donna Bower, Peggy Bullock, Bill Gellerman. Jaquet, Dick Radeke and Peggy Bullock. The experience which we have acquired is something we all realize is priceless. It is something which would be difficult to replace. It is impossible to thank any one per- son or group for the valuable in- struction that has been given to us, but without the cooperation and understanding of the administra- tion, the guidance and assistance of the faculty, and the Wonderful spirit of the school as a Whole, we know we would not have reached the goal we set for ourselves when we entered such a short time ago. Ken Anderson, Carolyn Hickox, Temple Witt, Jean Waittersoii, Jo Daniels, Stuart Nachwey. I 9