Roosevelt Junior High School - Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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Top Row-William Waskiewicz, John Dochkus. Thomas Arnold, Joseph Brown, Bernhardt Haeferer. Third Row-Donald Powers, Harlow Ades, Paul Ritchie, Robert Powell, Harold Lemke, Robert Ghent. Second Row-Harriet Dailey, Gertrude Holmes, Matilda Renaldi, Margaret McCracken, Leota Duermit, Ruth Schoen, Helen Kellogg, Mona Erickson. First Row-Rose Campobello, Elizabeth Veitsch, Helena Cole, Eva Herman, Miss Joyce, Izetta Broitz- man, Edna Bradley, Lillian Johnson, Dorothy Kruger, Flavia Johnson. AbsenteMargaret Bursiek, Robert Tudor. 9A Room 216 Four Square Victory is ours! Long live the HFour Square Clan ! On September 2, 1924, clansmen from north, south, east and west met in conclave to plan a campaign against Ignorance. Our chief during the first year of conflict was Paul Ritchie, who was succeeded by Harlow Ades. Under the direction of Chieftain De Long, and later under that of Chieftain Joyce, these young chiefs led us in skirmishes, attacks, and pitched battles. Soon after our clan gathered, we purchased our insignia in the form of rings, whereby the members of llFour Squarell might be distinguished from other clansmen. A clan book was also compiled, and it is now one of our most valued possessions. In recognition of faithful attention to duty, the names of Ruth Schoen, Izetta Broitzman, Flavia Johnson, Margaret Bursiek and Lillian Johnson were placed on the Honor Roll. Bern- hardt Haeferer was cited for bravery when he rescued a 13-year-old girl from danger. A record for diving was made by Mona Erickson during the' 1925 swimming meet. We regret that Margaret Bursiek was wounded in action and compelled to leave our ranks before the last battle. Our fight with Ignorance is not yet over. We are marching to new battle grounds, but we will never cease our struggle until we have reached our goal. Page fifteen

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Top Row-Edward Bentley, Robert Lundahl, Chester Paeglow, Richard Baughman, Donald Wright, Paul Gregg. Second Row-Palmer Kelso, George Dochkus, Edward Dehn, George Holub, Sam Castree, Edward Ross, Perry Jackson. First ROWeJOSie Decorie, Amelia Miller, Mildred Putman, Nina Herlin, Laura Peck, Evelyn Mills, Miss Reitsch, Amelia Novak, Lucille Patterson, Jean Lauder, Betty Nordstrom, Arlean Goza. AbsenteJames Fuller, Charles Spatz. 9A Room 313 . 1 119136 U s Scattered here and there, among those hundreds who for the first time eagerly rushed into the new building at the opening of the doors on that never-to-be-forgotten morning of September 2, 1924, were those of us who were soon to claim 313 as our home mom. Since we were designated Y8A-1, we chose as our name the ttWise Ytsf blue and gold for colors, and ebecause we thought it would be a helpful suggestion if anything in our school life was a bit difficultehKeep smiling for a motto. Though we all felt a bit strange at hrst, we got acquainted quickly; and during our days at Junior High we became very good friends. As a group, both boys and girls were very much interested in sports; and in our number were many of the best athletes of the school. Several of our members have shown executive ability as leaders of school clubs. Charles Spatz was president of the Dramatics, Lucille Patterson of the Hiking, and James Fuller of the Radio Club. Through three semesters we struggled for 100170 in banking, and just before leaving we achieved our goal. Although we have gone to another school, we never will forget the good times and many happy days at Theodore Roosevelt. Page fourteen

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Top Row-Fred Hiner, Erwen Brewer, Claude Carney, Joe Peila. Second ROWeJerald Jensen, John Ellis, Charles Shephard, Kenneth Bordner, LaVerne Nelson, Tony Cassioppi, Franklin Fredriksen, Rickliff Grimmit. First Row-Caroline Castiglioni, Mary Scoma, Alice Nichols, Lydia Partch, Mary Brown, Mildred Parn- ham, Marie Freak, Florence Strom, Vametta Knott, Arline Burghardt, Helen Kirkham, Grace Sweeney, Miss Nolan. AbsenteLenora Schleicher, Fred Gullirantson. 9A Room 302 The Teddg Boosters Small groups of pupils from the six W'est Side elementary schools composed the ZQA-l class of Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School in September, 1924, when for the first time it assembled in Room 306. After one short week of acquaintance we organized nThe Teddy Boosters, electing to office those who in the short time had made us recognize their ability. La Verne Nelson served us for two terms as president and one term as vicevpresident. He has never disappointed our first trust in him and has been one of our group to make the Honor Roll. Lenora Schleicher was elected our first secretary and wrote the minutes of our meetings so cleverly that we have retained her in that office for three semesters. Joe Peila has served the class as treasurer for three semesters. Our second president, Tony Cassioppi, has won his letter playing football with the Senior High School team. Rickliff Grimmitt, our treasurer the past semester, has the distinction of being the tallest boy in the school. Class meetings and Christmas parties have helped us to know each other better, to form closer friendships, and to realize that nCo-operation is the keynote of success. Page sixteen