Roosevelt Junior High School - Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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l23l Dr. E. H. Qundt, the school physician, and Miss Nellie Hanstrom, school nurse, at their work of checking over the physical condition of pupils of Roosevelt; Joan Wil- loughby is the pupil under examination in this photograph. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH THE DISPENSARY The school nurse and doctor constantly co-operate with the physical' education department in checking each childls physical condition. Health instruction is offered by instructors in the physical education department. In addition to her work with the physical education department. teaching one class in general science, and supervising the first aid club, Miss Hanstrom is more than busy checking on pupils who come to her for aid and assistance from eight-thirty in the morning until after school. Excuses, admits, check-ups, first aid are all a part of Miss Hanstromls daily routine. During the first semester, our nurse gave 529 dressings, checked up 3,948 pupils in her office, and gave ninety-nine talks to classes. Dr. Edwin Morris, the school dentist, also makes scheduled visits to Miss Hanstromls office. Then dental check-ups on all pupils are made and reports sent home. Dr. Morris addresses classes in general science throughout the year on the need and value of oral hygiene.

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Mr. Harold Huxham, M. 5., Miss Helen Healey, B A., Mr. Sam W. Tracy, B. 5., Head of Department of Physical Education :3 :1: :5: Miss Kathryn Sheridan, Miss Nellie Hanstrom, R. N. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH uA game for everyone. and everyone in a game, is the aim of the physical education department. In order to carry out such an aim, the program is established with a wide range of activities. The activi- ties forming the program are built around the interests, needs, and capacities of the students in the seventh, eights, and ninth grades. The program of physical education is carried out in three forms, namely, swimming classes, gymnasium classes, and outdoor worke when the weather permits. The class period is spent in learning the skills, techniques, and rules of the various activities forming the program. Actual playing time is supplied by an intramural program carried on after school. The pool, gymnasium, recreation room, and outdoor facilities are in constant demand throughout the school year. Every student is engaged in some phase of the intramural program. The objectives of the physical education department are to instill an ap- preciation of good health, to encourage leadership, and to develop a good co-ordination between mind and body. There are many opportunities for leadership in the wide range of activities. The daily routine of class work requires squad leaders. responsible managers for equipment, and capable assistants to the instructor in class and intramural activities. Through actual participation, the student gradually learns to act and think simultaneously The value of a strong, healthy body and mind to the boys and girls of today cannot be overestimated. They are essential in meeting the demands of the fast-moving age in which pupils find themselves. i22i

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THE LIBRARY AT ROOSEVELT An interesting and busy place is the school library, centrally lo- cated on the third floor, where Mrs. Esther Rogers has charge as school librarian. Almost every period throughout. the. day .it serves as a ninth-grade study hall where pupils have access to refer- ence materials with which to sup- lement and enliven their work on outside assignments in many sub- jects. During these periods the librarian has the assistance of some of the classroom teachers of Roosevelt. Books of all kinds fill the spaces that line the large room. This year. through a serv- ice made possible by a W. P. A. project, many of these books have been reconditioned and appear very attractive and usable in their new covers. All materials in the library are designed and chosen to supplement classroom materials in all subjects. Work in the library gives pupils an opportunity to practice their instruction in learning to use books and libraries, which they have gained in their English classrooms. To be able to feel at home in a library and to use its facilities easily, efficiently, and intelligently go far toward making boys and girls better students and happier beings. liHalf of one's education consists in knowing where and how to get the other half. THE CAFETERIA AT ROOSEVELT Another busy and popular place at noon is the cafeteria, where more pupils come to eat lunch amid its attractive surroundings. The two lunch counters on the west and southwest corners of the room enable cafeteria attendants to serve teachers and pupils quickly and easily. Miss Lucy Normile, cafeteria director, plans all menus. These are published one week in advance and posted in each classroom, so that pupils and teachers can further expedite time and energy by making choices before they go to the lunchroom. Miss Katherine Brown is building director and checks supplies, supervises cooking and serving, and does the daily buying. Rockford housewives, who are not profes- sional cooks, serve the food daily. In this they are assisted by some thirty deserving pupils from Roosevelt, who are chosen each semester from the list of applicants. Food in the cafeteria is always attractive and nourishing. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday pupils may buy a twenty-five cent lunch at the bargain price of fifteen cents. On other days there is always a ten-cent special, which attracts boys and girls who live on a budget and Who desire the most and best for their money. l,24i