Roosevelt High School - Rough Rider Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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if Mrs. Wells, Principal A MAN TO EMULATE-THEODORE ROOSEVELT: There are three qualities about our patron, Theodore Roosevelt, that make me proud to be in a school that bears his name. First, his perseverance in overcom- ing his own physical weakness, second, his complete honesty, and third, his deep patriotism and love of our country. This man, who as a boy was frail and sickly, worked diligently and constantly to overcome his physical handicaps. By the time he was ready for college, he had succeeded and soon after that was a Rough Rider. Today we do not even remember or care that Theodore Roosevelt was an ailing youth. We remember only the energy and vigor which characterized him all of his adult life. Theodore Roosevelt was a scrupulously honest man. He practiced the honesty he preached so that when it became necessary to investigate wrong-doing in the departments under his supervision he did not hesitate. He pursued until the department had been purged of even the suspicion of dishonesty. He set a standard of patriotism that we would do well to follow today. He said, Patriotism stands in national matter as love of family does in private life. I believe that a man must be a good patriot before he can be a good citizen of the world. Before we become good world citizens, let us first be loyal, stead- fast true Americans. 5 ZWZZMMM

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Our rziznzrczipazl ea Her Assistants Recent satellite launchings have made us realize the importance of Theodore Roosevelt's words: . . . if we stand idly by . . . if we shrink from the hard contests where men must win at hazards of their lives and at risk of all they hold dear, then the bolder and stronger peoples will pass us by and will win for them- selves the domination of the world .... He further suggested that, in the life of action, of strenuous per- formance of duty, we should rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out. Successful completion of the program offered at Roosevelt High School demands consideration of this philosophy of the strenuous life, the welfare of our Nation demands such life. Bruce Catton, editor of American Heritage, has stated that the Rough Rider credo of the great President . . . is as sound now as it was a half century ago. . ' -Erna R. Chapman I believe in Roosevelt High School as a citadel of learning, where democracy is a permanent part of the curriculum of every subiect and where the laws of fair play and sportsmanship are taught. So our school creed begins-and I believe the man Theodore Roosevelt would have phrased this virile idea in lust this way. In his essay The American Boy Theodore Roosevelt declared: A boy must work hard and play hard. He must be clean-minded and clean-lived. lt is only on these conditions that he will grow into the kind of Amer- ican man of whom America can be really proud. Theodore RooseveIt's whole life was characterized by this statement. We can profit by the splendid example of this great man, soldier, statesman and President. -Walter E. Horn Mrs. Chapman, Assistant Principal Mr. Horn, Assistant Principal 4

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x t T, , S 0 i ' MT' F P if acwffy X' JV H I ,,,- 1 . Vrrk k sv g h? . . y YQ . . We Think our faculty is a classic example , g e f The highest-quality teachers. Devoting them- 2K1 at A in selves to the un-glamorous Task of educating The A D youth of our nation, They give Their friendship 'mg Mf- AUQUS' and professional help To make learning a pleas- I Mqyarf - . Mrs. Beall Mrs. Blackburn V 'lx X A .... : ' 'S T-'Juli , . . an-wx X f'- 4 T f . ,, 5 3 Miss BV0ml9Y Miss Brook ...- 5 Miss Brown MARGARET C. AMIG Chairman of Mathematics Dept., Teacher of mathematics, Pupils' Locks 81 Keys, National Honor Society Committee. FRANK J. AUGUST Teacher of physical education, Head Base- ball Coach, Asst. Basketball Coach. MIRIAM L. BEALL Chairman of Home Economics Dept., Teacher of English and home economics, Future Teachers of America sponsor. HELEN BLACKBURN Teacher of history, College Bureau, Honor Society Committee, Awards Committee. NORMA BOSE Cnot picturedj Teacher of art, Hall Displays, Yearbook. AILEEN BROMLEY Teacher of English, Senior Class Adviser, College Bureau. ure. They have attended colleges and universities all over America-and even abroad. Their special interests range from music, art and photography to sports and travel. Besides carrying a full teaching program, most of them sponsor extra-curricular activities and contribute time to civic organizations. Our faculty should be praised for the splendid work they do in making our school one of The finest in the city. M0170-f ' 'X 5 'VAA . ,lips ' .,.. fwvx .V tilt Tiff ' dv , ..., Mrs. Brooks Mr, D, M. Brown j T - Ar' ' g .. , X .,fX - .,,,,N ,....1 - aids, Nlr. R. K. Brown Miss Butler MAY L. BROOK Teacher of German, Spanish and geography, German Club, Representative of the Home and School Assn. JEAN J. BROOKS Teacher of physical education, lntra-mural activities. DONALD M. BROWN Teacher of driver education, Director of Civilian Defense and Fire Drills, Cadet Committee. HELEN D. BROWN Teacher of home economics, Home Eco- nomics Club, Chairman of Refreshment Committee. RICHTARD K. BROWN Teacher of biology, Greenhouse, Biology equipment. EDITH C. BUTLER Teacher of English, Business Manager of School Paper. 6,