Roosevelt Junior High School - Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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Miss janet Ei-landson, A.B,, Mr. Harry G. Nurting, B.S., head of department: Miss Patricia Lemmel, B.S., Mr. Har- old Huxham, M.S. We .Q Miss Lemmeliv sixth-hour :lass in swimmirxg L! PHYSICAL EDUCATION The conduct of the war, stressing strenuous training of all boys and men, modified the program in physical education to some degree this year, as the usual procedures were supplemented by the most vigorous callisthenics and stunt exercises that could be devised. Lack of facilities and equipment did not permit introducing obstacle courses used in the army and in larger schools. In the future, however, it is expected that necessary equipment will be installed so that this additional training may be given. The usual sports and skills through intramural and inter-scholastic competition were offered and carried through with the purpose of inducing as many as possible to participate. Training for the girls remained constant and no great emphasis was placed upon the more vigorous and strenuous type of exercises or games for them. The aesthetic and recreational phases of the work in this department were stressed along with the acquisi- tion of skills. i 17

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Miss Kay Ryan, B.A., Mrs. Helen Monahan, B.A., Miss Claire Scone, Ph.B., Mr. Ralph W. Keltn'er, M.A., Miss Mabel Hopkins, A.B., Mr. Harold Huxham, M.S .... Miss Muriel Lee, A.M., Mr. Arthur G. Larson, A.B., head of departmentg Miss Elizabeth Scone. rs. Monabarfs .rixlb-bour class in geography. SOCIAL STUDIES Teachers and pupils in social studies classes this past year have considered themselves members of the home front in this war and have accepted the added duties cheerfully and are willing to undertake more. They have had a keen consciousness that democracy is now in a crisis, but from study know that it is not the hrst time. They take hope and courage in the knowledge that such a form of government has weathered the other storms success- fully. The greatest challenge to students of social sciences has been the responsibility of educational preparation for living in the days ahead. All must understand fully the fun- damental principles of the democratic way of life and be filled with a lasting faith in these principles. ln the words of the president, We cang we willg we must. 16

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I Mr Annis' .rixlb-bour class in mechanical drawing. INDUSTRIAL ARTS . Never before in the history of our country has the need for trained hands been more vividly shown. It is imperative in times of war and even more necessary in times of peace. The teachers in the industrial arts department have reaiized this challenge and met it in such a manner that the boys who received training this year will take the responsibility of filling in the ranks in skilled occupations when the time comes that they should. Build- ing upon the foundations which have been so hrmly laid, the boys of the industrial arts classes will serve their country with an ever-growing zeal and in a very special way. Work in mechanical drawing was given by Mr. Annisg in woodshop, by Mr. Balsleyg in printing, by Mr. XVood g and in machine shop, by Mr. Bjorge. 18 Mr. Lloyd Wood, Mr. Thomas Biorge, BS Mr Arthur Annis, B.S., head of department: Mr. M. C Balsley