Roosevelt High School - Teddy Memory Yearbook (Dayton, OH)

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Again, we exemplified our versatility on a more individual basis. Anthony Alford received the American Citizenship Award and served as Roosevelt's United Appeal Representative. Philip Bass, our Class President, proved his superiority in the writing world by having his poem accepted by the Poet's Round Table, and, as a result, he was asked to appear on a local tele- vision program. Judith Clark and Patricia Crawford were chosen as representatives from Roosevelt to the Junior Chapter Administrative Management Society. Ronnie Morrison was chosen to represent Roosevelt in the Honor Seminars of Greater Dayton at the University of Dayton. Ronnie also was recipient of the Dayton Jaycees Youth Leadership Award. Haver Phil- lips was a delegate to the National Graphic Arts Convention. James Vontress won laurels by serving as contestant in the I.B.P.O.E. speech contest. Awards were received by Emma Wright for her superiority in Bookkeeping, by Linda Peavy who placed first in Shorthand Ig Diane Brown, placing second in Shorthand I and third in Typing Ig Carolyn Baker, placing third in Shorthand Ig Shelia Hardin, placing first in Typing Ig and Sherilyn Hawkins, placing second in Typing l. Larry Washington received honors for his model home which was featured at the Dayton Home Show. Socially, we were at our best when the Junior-Senior Prom time came around. Our Class Motto was Look forward, not back! Our class colors were green and gold, and our class flower was the 'yellow rose. It was truly a fabulous affair, thus living up to its theme, Magic Moments. The Prom was held at the Sheraton-Dayton Hotel with music by the Im- perials. However, the true purpose of attending school is to obtain the best education possible. Education is of four distinct qualities: scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and service. Upon these four pinnacles are based the requirements for acceptance into our Laurus Chapter of the National Honor Society. Finally, on the day of induction six were accepted--Pearl Davis fTreasurerJ, Robert Early, Karen Gaskins fSecretaryQ, Ronnie Morrison, Gerald Powell fVice- Presidentj, and James Vontress fPresidentJ. At the completion of the Theodore Assembly, four juniors left the auditorium carrying the fruits of scholarly victory--Eva Ferrell, Journalism Ig Terisa Flemister, Home Economics III: Wanda Harris, Spanish IIg and James Vontress, English III. Our class picnic at John Bryan Park was a welcomed event before the summer break. Everyone enjoyed himself, and class spirit was at its highest. Class Day marked the end of an active year. But as always, we proved ourselves still masters of all situations by not only giving our own skit, but also by playing a major role in the senior skit. Our third year at Roosevelt was really a most enjoyable and memorable one. To our amazement, senior year had arrived. For the first few days, we stalked the halls as proud majestic lions--kings and queens of our school. We were the epitome of all else. Our same class officers from the junior year were reelectedg yet, we had a new class advisor, Mr. Benjamin Lindsey, who readily filled the position left open by our new Athletic Depart-

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Again, academics made its showing with another Ursa induction. Three others joined those honorable ranks--Robert Early, Shelia Hardin, and I-laver Philips. The Theodore assem- bly was also soon at hand, and few others were awarded this cherishable gift. They were Grady Baccus, World History, Pearl Davis, Latin II and Math Ilg James Howard, Physical Educa- tion II, Sandra Scott, English II and Home Economics II: James Vontress, German Ilg and An- drea Walker, Spanish II. We began branching out on a more individual basis. Anthony Alford served as the Roose- velt representative to Youth Government Day. Ronnie Morrison and James Vontress were chosen by their counselors to attend the Yale Alumni Meeting in downtown Dayton. Several persons showed their talents with words by having both poems and essays accepted by the Lg tional High School Poetry Anthology, Young' America Singh They were Anthony Alford, Laura Cross, Pearl Davis, Cynthia Nicholson, Margaret Oldham, Dayle Pearson, Garry Prichett, Sandra Scott, Henri Etta Wallace, and Shirley Wood. Essays were accepted by the National High School Essay Anthology, Young America Speaks. The authors were Anthony Alford, Robert Early, Linda Peavy, Dayle Pearson, and James Vontress. The end of our sophomore year marked the beginning of a new program--Upward Bound. Our class was the to participate in this program. Each member was chosen in order to help further his interest in going to college. As a result, several choice Teddies spent eight fun- filled and educationally-rewarding weeks at Earlham College and Central State University. It marked a wonderful end to an eventful year! The year of grand and official organization was at hand. The junior year started out slowly--but once started, we took giant steps forward. After much guessing, speculating, and hoping, we were finally introduced to our class advisors, Mrs. Alberta Minor and Mr. Raleigh Christian. Then, there was our grand election. Signs were everywhere! Tensions were at an all-time high. After many excellent speeches had been deliveredg and after the votes had been tallied, the results were Philip Bass, Presidentg Robert Early, Vice-President, Mary Pearson, Recording Secretaryg Shirley Wood, Corresponding Secretaryg Marcia Taylor, Treasurer, and Samuel Freeman, Sergeant-At-Arms. Class dues were paid, and we were then to begin our class activities . Our Holiday Dinner Dance was held at Wampler's Silver Arena and was proclaimed the most fabulous affiar by all who attended. Other class social activities included numerous dances, skating parties, and a very fun-filled Fun Night. In athletics, our football team won second place in the Cityg and at one time, ranked as third in the nation. Not to be outdone by our stupendous gridders, our basket ball boys claimed their share of the laurels by capturing the City Championship. With gleaming foils flying, our fencing team again won the City Championship with Samuel Freeman the star fencer, placing first in the City. Our track team won the City Championship and went on to achieve sixth place in the State.

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ment Head, Mr. Raleigh Christian. The beginning of our last year at dear old' Roosevelt High also brought many innovations. Faculty-wise, we gained a new assistant principal, Mr. Floyd Norman, and a new counselor, Mrs. Emiley Isaac. ' Two new Student Council advisors, Mrs. Dorothy Bush and Mr. Melvyn Stockton, sparked off a new school spirit. The newly elected Student Council officers were President, Ronnie Morrisong Vice-President, Henri Etta Wallaceg Recording Secretary, Shelia Harding Correspond- ing Secretary, Karen Gaskinsg Treasurer, Laura Cross, and Sergeant-At-Arms, Anthony Alford. The new, thriving organization boosted school spirit, pride, and loyalty. Probably the reason for all of Roosevelt's new change was the result of our high spirits for the bond issue. Many seniors took part in this flyer-passing campaign headed by the Student Council. The Student Council did a great job with our Homecoming Queen assembly. This year's Queen was Pamela Patton, and her senior attendants were Brenda Campbell and Johnnie Vaughn. As a class, we engaged in our many activities--skating parties, selling projects, fun-night, bowling league, dances. The Senior Dinner Dance was a most memorable occasion and was held at the Sheraton-Dayton Hotel. The attire was semi-formal, and the music was by the lmperials. Many groups served our class throughout our four years. One, of which, was the 1968 Yearbook Staff consisting of twenty-three students: James Vontress, Editor-in-Chief, Diane Brown, Judith Clark, Patricia Crawford, Daria Dillard, Horace Dozier, Eva Ferrell, Terry Harris, Betty Hooks, Roma Little, Pamela Murray, Margaret Oldham, Linda Peavy, Stephannie Phelps, Gerald Powell, Garry Prichett, Sandra Scott, Michal Stephens, Michael Watts, Patricia White, Clarence Willis, Frances Young, and Joyce Young. Some of us made additional scholastic news--Pearl Davis, Karen Gaskins, Ronnie Morrison, and Sandra Scott were commended students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Deborah Sims placed third in a national bake-off sponsored by The Dayton Power and Light Company. James Vontress was chosen as a finalist to attend the Youth Conference on the atom in Chicago, Illinois . He was the only student from the Dayton-proper area to'be considered for this high honor. In football, we achieved respectable standing in the City--James Howard and John Allen making All-City. Our cross country team lead in victory by sprinter Roger Smith and Gary Walker won the City Championship, while the fencing team matched this by winning its third straight City Championship. Charles Adams, Samuel Freeman, Patrick Hughes, and Janice James were primarily responsible for this victory. Our wrestling team made its stupendous come- back as it recaptured the City title. Outstanding matmen Grady Baccus, Lawson Crutcher, Ernest Flowers, Edward George, William Goldsmith, James Howard, and Garry Pritchett were all inspired by their Wrestling Queen Deborah Sims. Our basketball team also achieved some fame with Charles Howard and Roger Bryant being the outstanding senior hoopsters.