Roosevelt High School - Wy Hi Yearbook (Wyandotte, MI)

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Superintendent P. J. Jenema Although P. J. Jenema has only been with the Wyandotte schools a short time he has accomplished much. Modern new school buildings now adorn Wyandotte's skyline. Of particular interest to Roosevelt students is the new addition under con- struction at the rear of this school. This will house the shops and music department. Always busy with important proiects he is never too hurried for a cheerful greeting to the students. Another admirable trait is his willingness to share with other administrators, teachers and students any honors that may come to the school. Individual laurels won by teachers or stud- ents always brings forth a friendly letter of appreciation from Wyandotte's school leader. He gains loyalty from his school family because he inspires loyalty. Board of Education - AClmil1iSIl'GtiOI1 Seated Cleft to rightD-Ray E. Mix, Miss Elizabeth A. Murray, Peter J. Jenema, Henry J. Belaski, Dr. Frank D. Kilts, Albert E. Kaechele. Standing Cleft to rightj- Milton Dickman, William Eiker, Fred P. Davenport, George Baisley, Cyril C. Read head. Principal Clarence J. Whitney is a man of few words. lt may seem to many that his favorite word is no . But he has not entirely thrown the word yes from his vocabulary and when teachers or students present ideas that seem to him to be worthy, a yes is forthcoming. Mr. Whitney has rather good perception and is quick to see the merits or evils of a proposition. He has the interest of the school very rnuch at heart and although he is not one to hand out much praise, one can always know how he stands with Mr. Whitney. He is pleasant, yet he can be firm, as those who fail to live up to the ideals of the school find out quickly, and often sorrowfully. Principal C. J. Whitney 6

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Dedicate Miss Preston's students always meant more to her than iust names in a' class book. Each member of the class was an individual with his own special abilities and needs. She was al- ways ready to give a helping hand in a particu- larly difficult translation. Her understanding ear was always turned to those students who, because of some legitimate reason, were not able to prepare their lessons. But those who were unprepared without good reason were promptly isolated in section 2 , a table in the back of the room, where they remained until their assigned work was done with satisfactory skill. For twenty-nine and one-half years Miss Preston has faithfully taught Wyandotte students not only Latin but French, English and German. Latin may be a dead language to others, but Miss Frances Preston made it come alive for her students. Vale, Miss Preston. The faculty and students will miss you. Miss Frances Preston Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circum- spice. For many Roosevelt freshmen this motto introduced both a new language and a most cordial and gracious teacher. Miss Frances Pres- ton with her warm and friendly personality soon made her new students forget they were iust scared freshmen. For many students this first day of Latin class was the beginning of a trail which would lead them into medicine, law or other profes- sional careers. Especially to these students Miss Preston always stressed the importance of the Latin language. But even in high school know- ledge of the language was a help. Those who had studied Latin were aided in their conquest of chemistry, physics and English. No Latin student will ever forget the Latin scrap book. Bleary-eyed sophomores were a common sight on that dead-line date as they trudged wearily to class, heavily laden with scrap books filled to overflowing with Roman articles, pictures and phrases. Miss Preston examines the Latin scrapbooks of third semester stu- dents.

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I O Miss Dorothy Weber, Dean of Girls, has accomplished much during the short time she has been with us. Her position is a challenge which she has met very well. Other than answering the telephone, writing absentee excuses and talking to parents she has many problems to cope with. She can be firm when a student has made it necessary, and she is understanding when a girl has brought a problem to her. She enjoys her work, and is very interested in the activities of the students, as can be seen by her attendance at school plays, concerts, sports events, and dances. Her warm smile has made her many friends among teachers and students alike. Row l: Marge Cerovsky, Judy Lange. Row 2: Irene Johns, Katherine Buckley, Carolyn Baunoch, Thelma Rosecrans, siminger, Mary Tonova, Jea Vonne Tinsley, Doris Petraska O. G. Hennev Louise Vrooman. Row 3: Ella May Hutchinson, Shirley En- n Palmer, Bernadine Brown, Helen Ranka, Judy Gillman, La- Sitting behind the desk in 107 is a grim visaged individual with a heart of gold to help the innocent, but iust as ready to crack down on those who think they can fool him. Mr. O. G. Henney, assistant principal, has had many years of experience in teaching as well as administrative work. This experience has built up a knowledge of excuses and alibis that would till a book. When a person is honest with excuses, he will find a real friend in O. story that should be entered assistant principal is ready to A former athletic coach 7 G., but when he tries to invent a in the Annual Liars' Contest , the throw the book at him. , Mr. Henney's track teams and in- dividual stars won many honors.