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

Page 23 text:

English is required of all students through- out their high school career at Roosevelt. Grammar is taught to all, beginning with simple conjugation of verbs for sophomores and working up to the writing of term papers by seniors. Study of literature, both English and American, is not neglected. Three semesters are devoted to the reading of good books, separate stories and poems. History through Lit is a special course offered juniors. It combines English and American history and to bind the relationship of the two, a trip to Washington, D.C., is scheduled with students earning trip ex- penses via cooperative efforts. As seniors, much time is spent in the library writing that literary masterpiece re- ferred to as a term paper and serving as a doorstep to college. You don't scare rne! E n g I i s h Something of interest The morning after the night before!

Page 22 text:

Who would like to help the ianitor wash floors tonight? The Social Science Department, headed by Harold Smith, offers a variety of interesting courses. Among them are world history, social science, geography, W.A.A.C. class, and world affairs. Every student, as is required by state law, must take two courses from this department. They are one year of American history and one semester of civics. These are background cours- es and help us to better understand the world in which we live. Social Studies Look at the map not the camera! X A very social social science class.

Page 24 text:

Art If you have inhabited or merely passed through room 340 unusual sights greeted you. You may have watched as wet masses of clay took form in a sculptured figure as experienced fingers created. You were intrigued at the first peek at copper enameled iewelry being heated in a kiln or became interested in artistic posters being readied for the Walker contest. an 5 Cutting out paper dolls, fellas? Watercolor, pastel, ink and pencil drawings, fashion designs, etc. bring out the artistic in the students. With the proms and other social affairs, each artist does his bit in turning out an enchanted and mystifying fairyland. Yes, here in the art department, under the guidance of Miss Marion Pulver, the creative geniuses of tomorrow are to be found. Q Silk screening is one of the many processes learned in art