Roper Middle School - Galaxy Yearbook (Washington, DC)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1975 volume:

DANIEL O. FZOPEB Juuiofo High School Woohwgfow D. C4 74-75 Volumollf opmg Qeotiow Awmmmw . Faculty ...... cum .... Qubfm ..... gpm .... Oagawgatiows .... Bats mwLPieoes . A46 cuwLPabum5 rabampcmm i??MlSD,Y f,ga ' ' an W GMP! Q-Q Truckin a now word. A word that means Spirit Enthu- siasm , it says to everyone that we're moving on - in faith, confi- dence, and work. We're ready to meet the world! Strong . . . Willing . . . Together . . . Young! ! We're on our way to a new life! Keep on Truckin 1 ., . t- 1 I 1 A Lt-, L , Thfmosbshenousjob bveduoattowts biatofbiajunlovlsigksohoolpzloecqaal. lflffk Cowan! The most strenuous job in education is that of junior high school principal. He must cope with a diverse group of individual students and teachers , each with different goals and theories. Confronting angry students, facing school board pressures , establishing rapport between parents and community are among the sometimes frustrating obligations met daily. But there are reward ing moments, too, for principals - the hope of opening day, the joys of Thanksgiving and Christmas, the sport season enthusiasm and the pride of graduation. Aifiifdut p Mfwullfw Mw-we At Roper the responsibility for those who work and study belongs not only to Principal J. L. Coward, but also to his assistants, Mrs. Henry Etta Gray, Mrs. Jeannette Reed, Mr. George Rucker and Mr. Herbert Ruffin. To them falls the task of disciplining. 1wt.s.F2eeaL MW-Rua6w The members of the administration best known to Roper Students are the Counselors. To Mrs. Alice Hamilton, Mr. Joseph Messina, and Mrs. Juanita Freeman, scores of Roper Students pour out their problems daily. The position requires understanding and the ability to make decisions, and is a center for aiding in the difficult adjust- ment period from adolescence to adulthood . Providing inspiration and assisting in the formation of a student's character are major reasons for our counselors' success. i ,wa 1-lmzefw Qeuenbifaode ! J an ,ws 7 snn p - M Mm Messina Mas. Fwemaw EigldkGwda NmHvGwde 1 tttn Filled with dedicated and cre- ative personnel, the office runs the school smoothly . MS. THERESA TAYLOR, School Nurse Il i MI f-' ,Jw ' ,I MS. FANCIE RIDDICK. Book Clerk -M...., , STANDING: MS. PATRICIA I-IANNA. SEATED: MS. MS. JANICE DAVIS, MR. GRADY DAVIS, Attendance Staff MARIE SEARD. Administrative Staff. 9 Eu9.H.5 CL-Ry: Mr. Woods, Asst. Engr. , Mr. C. Allen, Chief Officer Davis is very popular with Roper students. Engr . Mrs. Mildred Taylor Mrs. Bronzella Alle Aides QL-RJ: Mr. E. Wallace, Mr. G. Gibson, Mr. R. C014 bert, Mr. H. Myers. Mr. W. Puller, M. L. Hawkins, Mr. W. Wilkins, Mr. Z. Hill Qseatedj. KL.-RJ SEATED: J. Simpson, S. Ceaser, A. Webb, V. Deneal, J. McNeal, R. Poe, V. Kearse, H. Maye, M. H. Davis, A. Cunning- ham. 1- 4 45 5 .. .qs -.rem 11 wo- .1 J. , .1 as .1 k , ,' 5x4 ' 1 4553: ffsff' 1 ,was 'ii E11 ,ig,L:'ka,.5ar.,4 A ART Furtado, Eldoris Johnson, Valerie Manly, Hughla BUSINESS Farris, Doris McNeill, Marion Phifer, Virgie Purcelle, Lelia ENGLISH Adams, Alma Burgin, Georgiana Chriss, Sandra Dunmore, Sharon Johnson, Marjorie Johnson, Nona Lacoume, Lola Somerville, Barbara Williams, Carolyn Williams, Sharon Glass, Susan FOREIGN LANGUAGE Carroll, Lois Shelton , Joyce HOME ECONOMICS '74 Bland, Jocelyn Duffy, Bobbie Faison, Dorothy Kerins, Priscilla INDUSTRIAL ARTS Davis, Joseph McGhee, John Nowlin, Graftin Paramore, Clifford LIBRARIAN Garrett , Rose MATHEMATICS Bell, Barbara Brown, Thomas Gillespie, Joseph Manning, Bertha McPherson, Dorothy Smith, Mary Smith, Vivian Tillerson, Genie Gibbs, Frank Music McCall. Mary McCray, Norma Strayhorn, Annabelle PHYSICAL EDUCATION Beverly, Eleanor Driver, Imogene Harriston, Kenneth Johnson, Micheal Nesmith, Bobby Stafford, Rexall SCIENCE Battle, Phillip Bradham, Ernest Jefferson, Nevers Smith, Willene Whitby, Twyla Wynn, Eddie SPECIAL EDUCATION Lane, Howard W. , Jr Scott, Sandra SOCIAL STUDIES Cooley, Clarina Craig, Grace Elliot, Katherine Engel, Joanne Ford, Barbara Hellams, Betty Thompson, Vera Topps, Bettye Ropwlrawlty 74-75 MR. BATTLE MISS BELL MISS BEVERLY MRS. BLAND MRS. CARROLL MRS. COLEY MRS. CRAIG MR. DAVIS MRS. DUFFY MISS DUNMORE MRS. FAISON MRS. FARRIS MS. FORD MRS. FURTADO MRS. GARRETT MRS. HELLAMS MR. JEFFERSON MRS. M. JOHNSON MRS. N. JOHNSON MRS. V. JOHNSON MRS. JORDAN MR. LANE MRS. LECOUNTE MRS. MANLY F2opwFacu!Q.f 74-75 MRS. WILLIAMS MR. WYNN MRS. MANNING MRS. MCCALL MRS. MCCRAY MR. MCGHEE MRS. MCNEILL MRS. MCPHERSON MRS. PHIFER MRS. PURCELLE MRS. SCOTT MRS. SHELTON MRS. SMITH MRS. V. SMITH MRS. W. SMITH MRS. SOMERVILLE MISS STAFFORD MRS. STRAYHORN MRS. THOMPSON MRS. TILLERSON MRS. TOPPS MRS. WHITBY Qfagynwezopww fi? 'F ...- Mrs. Jefferson. Mrs. M. Johnson, Mrs. M. McNeill, Mr. Lane. o o TI.. 'mf 5 STANDING: Mr. Lane, Mr. Jefferson. SITTING: Mrs. V. Phifer, Mrs. Farris, Miss Dunmore Mr. M. Johnson. I Shelton Alston Victoria Anderson Lucy Baker Rosalyn Boller Debora Bartley Linda Bates Cynthia Bell Sharon Bennett Beatrice Best Douglas Best Aaron Beverly Juakeena Blair Rhoda Botts Charles Bourne Micheal Bowers Toujia Bowman Debra Bradley Keith Brock Lisa Brokenborough David Brown Delorse Brown Vivian Brown Ray Brooks Quinton Britt Janet Bullock mfkGzaa'a 74-75 74- 75 Salanna Bush Cynthia Cain Kelvin Carter Karen Carrington Sharon Carrington Anthony Carson Wanda Chambers Calvin Coachman Bernice Cole Calvin Cooper Micheal Copeland Margret Courteny Lionel Cox Micheal Crutchfield Regina Curtis Inga Daughtridge Angela Davis Christopher Davis Franchette Dubose Robert Dublin Diane Dunston Nathine Edmonds Edward Edwards Victor Epps Susie Fairley Anthony Falwell Markita Ferebee Angela Fleming Charles Fletcher Elicia Fountain Michelle Fulton Lawanda Gaines Violet Gaskins Cecila Gatling Jacqueline Geter Terry Graham Derrick Gray Kevin Gray Micheal Godbott Micheal Gunter Linda Hancock Mark Harris Ernest Holland William Holland Raynell Hough Adolphus Howard Barnet Hurt Willie Jackson David Johnson Faye Johnson mdvewde 74-75 wtkGwde74-75 Michelle Johnson Richard Johnson Diane Jones Wanda Jones Tawana Jones Valerie Jordan Sylvia Joyner Debra Kellam Sharon Kinney Phillip Knight Francine Lane Michelle Lane Deborah Lanford Beverly Lanier Lois Lapp Falondar Lawrence Keith Leifwich Brenda Linzy Floyd Leveston Tawana Lovitt William Lynn Theresa Mabry Linda Madison Albert Martin Lanita Mathews William Melton Jacqueline Mercer Willie Middleton Thomas Midgette Kathy Mooney Kevin Moore Rhonda Monroe Sheilia Monroe Valerie Morris Pam Moultrie Jacqueline McKoy Juanita McDowell Iosphine McDuffie Antoinette McFar1in Betsy McLean Tanya McManus Deatrus McMillan Brenda McNee1y Emily McPhau1 Barbara Onley Kevin Onley Sharon Page Barbara Palmer Elizabeth Parks iaHvGwafe 74-75 XC V-In 74-75 Virginia Payton Antonio Perry Senetta Pitts Linda Pleze Denise Y. Powell Lisa Powell Andrew Porteer Eric Price George Price Valerie Pridgen Twana Prince Jesifer Quinerly Dealtrice Reddick Shirley Reynolds Micheal Ricks Van Robertson Patrica Seagers Charlene Scott Sharon Scott Micheal Sheilds Carol Shumpert Marvin Simms James Simpson Carl Smith Charles Smith l I Cleveland Sparrow losey Spicer Collin Steward Andre Steward David Taylor Deborah Thomas Hope Thomas Jacqueline Thomas lazather Thompson Joan Tillman Renee Tolson Sheila Tolson Daryl Tunning Carol Washington Brenda Walker Hubert Walker Voldrick Walls Edna Ward Carolyn Warren Kathy Wesson Devera West Donnell White Lovell White Brenda Wicks Alethea Wilkins 74- 75 Marilyn Williams Karen Wilson Mae Wimbush Richelle Winchtst Karen Winestock MMf FRONT ROW, CL-RJ: C. Shumpert, S. Pitts, L. Lapp, A. Flemming, V. Anderson, C. Sparrow. 2nd ROW: V. Morris. D. Dunston, D. Brown. L. Brodenbrough, J. Thomas. STANDING QL-Ry: S. Austin, M. Sheilds, J. Simpson, D. Harden, J. Tillman, C. Britt, M. Ricks, S. Kenny. D. Bartley, Teacher Miss Elliot. The Ninth Grade Officers, under the guidance of Miss Kathy Elliott, sponsor, has planned many activities this year. They include, dances, movies, a class trip, the prom, etc. Miss Elliott and Mr. Ruffin work closely to make this for the graduating class. a banner year Barbara Andrews Demetris Andrews Clarence Armstrong Lisa Artist Juanetta Banks Julie Baylor Sarah Beasley Ernest Blair Charles Blake Michael Blake Lloyd Blakey Cheryl Bland Artist Bolding Susie Boyd Sylvia Brown David Bryant Irving Bruce Carolyn Bullock Daine Burton Luther Butler Renee Charles Anthony Cheeks Pricille Church Sharon Coppock Margie Cork Callette Cross Tawana Dargin Valencia Daughtridge' Ruth Diggs Robin Dixon Karen Drake Tanaie Ellis Darlene Falls Shari Fairley Nikita Ferebee Edgar Fleming Judy Fleming Raymond Ford Eugenia Fountain Tawanda Franklin Efghdvewde 74-75 Eighth 6-male 74-75 Nathaniel Gant Timothy Gam Michelle Garnett Donna Gill Jackie Graham Andre Green Sherrie Harriston Dietra Haizlip Sheila Hamiton Serene Hardy Herman Harris Jacqueline Harris Norma Harris Mirian Hemphill Vickie Henderson Anthony Henry John Hickson Angela Hill Kim Hill Roosevelt Hill Henry Hinton Ingrid Hisen Tanya Holder Debbie Holland Pernell Horton Olivette Humphrey Robin Hutchinson Franklin Issac Eric Jackson Shelia Jackson Valerie Jackson Belinda Jocks Donna Johnson Faye Johnson Jennifer Johnson Denise Jones Kevin Jones Carolyn Kick William Lawrence Helena Lee Laverne Lee Jacqueline Lloyd Nina Lyon Marietta Magby Rhonda Marbley Geraldin Medley Vivian Mereer Beverly Middleton Debra Miller Marlene Moore Rita Moon Preston Monroe Tina Mosely Larry Murphy Willie Murphy Shirley McCray Carole McDowny Wendy McDonell Carolyn McKenzie Avis McKoy Darren McManus Kenneth McManus Micheal McNeil Yvette McPhersen Vivian Parks Darry Parriss Yvette Payne Gwendolyn Perry Carrie Pettigrew Debra Phillips Micheal Polland Denise Reeder Thomas Reeder Yvette Rempson Michelle Roberts Michela Roberts Diane Ross Donna Rush Sonya Shields Peggy Shumpert Elyhth Glade 74-75 Efyhdv em 74-75 Floyd Simms Marty Simms Melenda Simms' Sherrye Simons Elton Simpson Arus Smith Deborah Smith Denise Spady Lanita Sparrow James Stewart Valerie Thenderson Angela Thicks Barbara Thomas Patricia Thomas Rita Thomas Robert Truesdale Christina Turner Elveltrice Turner Larenzo Vance Becky Vannison Stacey Vaugh Sandra Walker Sylvia Walls Verilyn Waugh Rosemary Weathers James Wesley Cassandra White Chontaine White Katie White Michael White Darnell Whittington Remona Wiggins Justina Wikins Ken William Lashuan Williams Tyron Williams Marty Willie Sheron Wilson Warren Wilson Davina Winder Ezglafiv 6-wie 74-75 John Winestock Rodney Wood Gail Zimmerman ,Q-ff ii 74- 75 L I 5 E Craig Adams Jennifer Allen Kim Allen Gregory Akers Donna Asson Lisa Ballard Roderick Battler Avis Bell Patricia Bell Avis Belk Robbin Bigham Belinda Blake Latoria Bolling Roberta Bowlding William Bowman Sharon Bowzer Arnold Bradley Terrie Braxton Lawan Brown Sheila Brown Tony Brown Cornell Broadus Debra Bryant Barbara Bullock Herbert Bullock Raymond Bullock Calvin Burton Barbara Byrd Diane Cabbell Belinda Cain Bobbie Carrell Theresa Carter Angela Carthery Anthony Chance Anthony Chandler Micheal Childs Harry Ckey Deberah Cole Brenda Coleman Saundra Comer 32 Veronica Cooner Lashell Cooper Charles Crosland Cheryl Dade Brenda Davis Diane Davis Sharon Davis Terry Dean Gerald Dockery Darlene Dorsey Rhonda .Drake Bridgette Dunnigan Ramona Enoch Michael Flacker Edward Ford Roberta Ford Howard Gaskins Theresa Gatling Christopher Geter Tina Giesler Bernice Gilmore Darrell Ginwright Melesia Godbott Dorise Golding Robin Gordon Stewart Grailyn Chelivia Gray Durante Gray Paula Grayson Maxine Green Shirley Hack Tina Hizlip Shirley Hall Debbie Harris Gary Harneid Gayle Hart Linda Hart Erie Hawkins Windy Hawkins Sheila Head 74-75 Gfzade 74-75 Clinton Hook Keith Holley Jefferey Howard Fred Hudgeno Andre Humphery Denise Hunter Kevin Husky Ruth Jackson Sharon Jackson Chantey Jay Andre Johnson Deborah Johnson John Johnson Linda Johnson Paul Johnson Reginald Johnson Rhonda Johnson Tambra Johnson Andrea Jones Job Jones Juanita Jones Sheila Jones Sheila Joyner Patricia Kearney George Keith Caroline Lanford Angela Lanier Brenda Lee Thelene Lloyd Sherry Louitt Maxine Mack John Mason loretta Mason Joyce Matthew Sherly McCray Deborah Payne Candace McMicheal Karl McMicheal Debora McNee1y William McNeill Anthony Mercer Libby Middleton Katin Midgettee Kim Mitchell Thomas Mock Rita Mooney Mary Morris Bernadine Morris Clifford Munson Gwendolyn Murphy Tracey Napper Martha Neal Theresa Needer Gloria Nelson Maria Obrien Olwin Owens Ingar Padgette Dwight Pabling Ella Parker Satura Parran Clarence Payton Antoine Perry Joseph Perry Amold Pickett Arlene Pickett Jennifer Pleze Cecelia Pollard Janet Quigley Michelle Ricks Sheila Roberts William Roberts Antonia Robinson Bernarld Robinson Jacquelyn Robinson James Robertson Sheila Robertson Janet Rollins Margaret Rush Robert Sawnwell Sherman Shaw G-mde 74-75 Quad? 74-75 Vera Landis Priscilla Shumpert Larry Smith Lynwood Smith Odesia Smith Reginald Stanley Bruce Sterling Amie Stewart Anthony Strong Gwendolyn Suggs Darlene Tate Alfreda Taylor Dexteryl Taylor Kimberly Thomas Randy Thomas Angeline Thompson Eular Thompson Joycelyn Thompson Sabrina Thompson Eugene Tolliver Stephen Tibbs DeidieTurkvan Marsha Turner Leander Tillery Diane Tyson Christopher Vaughn Lisa Vaugh Linda Walker Sandra Walker Henrietta Ward Jeffery Warren Lavern Wells Yvonne Wiggins Linda Williams Marvreen Williams Robert Williams Janet Winston Patricia Wiseman Stephanie Wolfe Francine Wood Clayhorn Woodson Bridgette Warrell Parlene Zirnmermain John Harris Donna McNee1y Felicia Mitchell Harold Pannill ,f E UI 3 02 43 Pl? 6. TFWFQ Q64-'J img B Q Art, one of the most sophisticated forms of visual experience, is the visual language of all people. It is the integrating process of sensing, thinking, feeling, and expressing. It provides pupils with experiences that are satisfying and directly useful to them in their daily lives. Through sparks of inspiration, colors on paper take shape in students' busy hands. Collages , etchings, and decoupages are the results of the creative talents of Roper students. Mr . Davis . keep- ing close watch over the work of W. Pearson. . 2.5 Yypwa CM Mrs . Phifer helps L. Powell with her typing In recent years physi- cal fitness has come into greater prominence . Fit- ness is not solely a con- dition of the body but of the mind as well. The purpose of Physical Edu- cation is to give students the opportunity to strengthen their bodies and to develop skills through athletics. I . Butler does a perfect seat drop as his classmates look on . steal D. Glover and B. Lancaster seem to have little trouble lifting the barbells, as M. Bowere looks on. Mr. Harriston, instructor, gives R. Wallace some point- ers. Eighth Grader C. Taylor CRIGHTJ and classmates have fun on the exercise mat. 40 l i Q wK,..f Ms. 1. Bland keeps a watchful eye on these students as they work on a sewing project. The Home Economics Depart ment presents a promising and rewarding opportunity for stu- dents to learn the fine art of sewing, as well as cooking. With these skills , the Roper stu- dent is well prepared to meet the challenges of family living. Fitting a garment properly takes careful measuring as Ms. D. Faison demonstrates . I Mrs. N. Johnson, and Mrs. I . Jordan work with students in Math. Mrs. L. LeCounte guides students in the choice of books for free reading in English Class. PROJECT IMPACT Project IMPACT is a pilot created to individualize instruction. Concentrated effort is made in the areas of English, Mathematics, and Guidance to assist stu- dents participating in the program in scho- lastic and social adjustment. The basic premise of Project IMPACT is that by establishing specific learning pro- cedures, environmental controls and appro priate consequences for performance , learning behaviors can be developed and maintained. .4 Mr. K. Bemette and Ms. D. Cummings, the Pupil Personnel Team. give assistance to teachers and students in the Title I pro- wi Under the close supervision of Ms. M. Johnson, reading teacher, and Ms. R. Griffin, and Ms. Linda Clark, these stu dents work to improve in the Reading Lab. Ms. V. Smith instructs a group of Math stu- dents in the Math Lab. 43 mm ff ww J Il, in 5 1 9, GMS ' Ba5,6eti:al0Teamf The expert players on the Girls' Bas- ketball Team compete with other schools in an attempt to contribute to Roper records as the best. These girls, with the encouragement of Ms. Eleanor Beverly, practice regularly to remain in the best physical condition and enjoy many after- noon victories with rival schools. Roper 36 17 36 43 25 39 48 30 34 24 24 GIRLS' BASKETBALL GAMES Opponents Browne Evans Langley Randall Banneker Elliot Sousa Kelly Miller Rabaut Deal Woodson Vcwsaty Ba5LefbalZTww KNEELING CL-RJ: L. Cox, R. Wright. 2nd ROW KL-RJ: Manager Dayle Tunning, M. Carpenter, L Ouzts D. Best, A. Ouzts, Manager Kerry Holland. 3rd ROW QL-Rl: P. Knight, R. Johnson, A. Stewart, W Feagan, A. Thrower. 4th ROW CL-RJ: Coach Mr. B. Nesmith, A. Medley, I. Thompson. T. Bradley O Wheeler, fCo-Captainl I. Slyvester N.P. VARSITY BASKETBALL Our 19'74-75 Varsity Basketball team was led by veteran players Jacob Sylvester and Raymond Wright. The great rebounding of Terrance Bradley , Phillip Knight and the Fast Breaking Lionel Cox, served to make this a win- ning season for the Rockets . Others who contributed included Seniors Fast Andre Stewart Hatchet Man I . C. Thompson Mean Hubba Medley, Wayne Juice Fegan, Anthony Hus- tling Thrower, Little Doug Best, Lonnie Brick Ouzts: and 8th graders, Aggressive Mike Carpenter, Alonzo Brick Ouzts and Quick Quilla Wheeler. Coach B. Nesmith comments, Wait Till Next Year. ROPER GAMES Roper vs. Elliott Roper vs Woodson Roper vs Sousa Roper vs Browne Roper vs Evans Roper vs Miller Roper vs Elliott Roper vs Woodson Roper vs Sousa Roper vs Browne Roper vs Evans Roper vs Miller 1974 - 1975 WINNERS Roper Woodson Ropa Browne Roper Miller Roper Woodson Roper Roper Evans Roper mob Team SITTING CL-RJ: Julie Baylor, Charmaine Sauls, Monica Sheilds, Twana Wigfall, Karen Wilson, Helen Lee, Tonie Wooten, Helen Holland. 2nd ROW: Andrew Porter, Van Robinson, Burl Courtney, Henry Henton, Carl Broadus, William KNEELING CL-RJ: Lionel Cox, Timothy Wilson. STANDING: Vonzia Blocker. Andre Stewart, Coach Michael Johnson, Phillip Knight, Jazather Thompson. Holland , Sherwood Comings. 3rd ROW: Kerry Holland, Jerry Evans, Lynn Wil- liams, Donald Wotten, Micheal Gunter, Cleveland Carter. STANDING CL-RJ: Christopher Geter, Bobby Hill, Bernice Ward, Vonzia Blocker, Andre Stewart, Jazather Thompson, Kenneth Miles. Micheal White, Coach Kenny Harri- ston. The '14-75 Softball Team is ready to face any competition this year. Their confidence comes from last season's successful show - nine wins and one loss. Iazather Thompson pitched a record season and Andre Stewart, Vonzia Blocker, Timothy Wilson, and Lionel Cox supported him with outstanding field plays. 47 3 Ma! FRONT ROW QL-Rb: Deborah Thomas, Brenda Wricks, Alicia Robertson. SECOND ROW CL-RJ: Tonya Har- ris, Carolyn Bullock, Ruth Diggs, Patricia Thomas, Vivian Parker. lll V V Ms. E. Beverly. L. Lee, M. Wimbush. I-2o,wv's Gleedub FRONT ROW CL to Rb: Christopher Geter, Lynwood Stewart, James Robison, Michael Shields, Donald White, John Prather, Michall Hawkins, Micheel Montgomery, Ramon Wigfall. 2nd ROW CL to RJ: I-lermeta Martin, Betsy Mclean, Deborah Thomas, Sharon Kenny, Patricia Thomas, Valenica Dau- yhtrigde Wright, Markita Ferebee, Vernella Watlington, Salanna Bush, Satura Parran. 3rd ROW CL to RJ: Ms. McCray, Nina Lyon, Monica Shields, Carolyn McKenzie, Ula Mae Parker, Tanya Jones, Angela Lanier, Patricia Green, Angela Wright, Stephanie Wolfe , Wanda Wilson, Linda Walker, aw Theresa Reeder, Kendall Holly, Mrs. Strayhorn. 9 4th ROW CL to RJ: Mary Willis, Debora Holland, Kimberly Thomas, Patricia Wiseman, Gwendolyn Z U Edwards, Jimmie Turkvan, Joan Tillman, Elicia S Fountain, Sheila Roberts, Jacqueline Geter, ' LaShaw Dunston, Tina Mosely. Mr. Ruffin, Andre Stewart, Cleveland Sparrow Darryl Tuning. Ropmfs Dmmaf Club The intention of the Drama Club is not to produce a Tyson or a Roundtree, but to provide pleasurable entertainment for the student body. Students here are doing improvisations in preparation for their spring performance . KL-Rb: M. Ricks. D. McMillan. A. Davis, P. Moultrie, F. Dubose, D. Kellarns. SEATED QL-RJ: S. Fairley. B. Cabbel, A. Davis, F. Dubose. F. Lawrence D. West, E. Fountain, D. Kellam, S. Pitts, L. Powell, fSponsorJ Mrs. Lecounte. STANDING QL-Ry: D. McMillan, K. H01 land. T. Falls. M. Ricks. P. Moultrie, C. Sparrow, F. Mitchell, D. Johnson, D. Lawrence. WMM BoobLouw's The Book Lovers meet with Mrs. R. Garrett in the library. W. 0.2424 liifll SEATED, CL-RJ: Christine Turner. Willie D Jackson, Maxine di Monk. STANDING, CL-RJ: Becky Vannison, Ms. Glass fSponsorD, Donna Gill. A- Wwwolfllow New.spapw9faM 4. H- SEATED, CL-Rb: M. Jones. I. Jones, V. Prigden, E. McPhau1, Y. Jones, F. DuBose. STANDING, CL-RJ A. Meadley, H. Johnson, CSponsorJ Miss Glass. B. Lanier. T. McManus. The WORLD OF ROPER Newspaper reflects news, ideas, and needs of the - Roper student body. The job of the editors is to arrange and plan the layout assignments, fund-raising activities, and proof-read the copy. The report- ers collect and write the news. '75 Yearbook QW The students in yearbook spent their time drawing layouts, writing copy, and stamping pictures in attempts to meet posted deadline . Mrs. Barbara Somer- ville, teacher of year- book this year deserves special credit for the long hours she put in on the yearbook ROW 1, SEATED: Keith Murphy, Alphonso Tillman, Michael Miles, Salanna Bush, Linda Hancock, Phyl- lis Haley, Mrs. Somerville. ROW 2: Calvin Cooper, Tanya McManus, Mae Wimbush, Judy Wiseman. Lillan Curry, Wilbur Gordon. ROW 3: Cenetta Daniels, Cynthia Bell, Susie Wooten, Micheal Waddell, Waverly McKnight, Albert Medly, Richard Minor, Jazather Thompson, Cleveland Cater, Lucy Baker, Christopher Thomas. I-lonofv ' Membership in the National Junior Honor Society signifies excellence in the junior high school years and indicates promise for the future. This membership is more than an honor, it 'carries with it responsibility and should be considered the beginning of an obligation . not merely the successful culmination of an effort to achieve recognition and honor. The sponsor, Mrs. Dorothy McPherson, and co-sponsor, Mrs. Bettye Topps worked diligently with the president Debora Bartley, and other members of the society to plan the various activities such as a trip to a bowling activity, and a Christmas party. lst ROW: D. Bartley. L. Baker, A. Davis, A. Harris. 2nd ROW: Mrs. D. McPherson, iSponsorJ T Mabry, K. Winestock, R. Minor, M. Copeland, F. DuBose, S. Carrington. 3rd ROW: G. Price, S. Fairley. WE'VE JUST BEGUN This is just the beginning For both you and me Now we face new horizons In a search for our identity. There's a whole big world Full of excitement and fun There's dreams and challenges All united to form one There are problems to conquer And discrimation to fight There's younger children In need of guidance between wrong and right There are doors to be opened That shall welcome all There's a place in life Where a man doesn't feel small Move onward believing In both heart and soul That we all can be successful In reaching every goal By Lucy Baker TIP mth Robert Johnson George Price Karen Carrington Lois Lapp Deborah Bartley Susie Fairley Karen Winestock Franchette Dubose Althea Harris Richard Minor Joan Tillman Cynthia Cain Karen Bynum Lucy Baker Jacqueline Thomas Sharon Carrington Charles Fletcher Carolyn Ellis 309 319 301 301 311 303 319 303 307 314 321 233 233 311 321 301 305 303 1 g w , V Y 1 BEST DRESSED MOST STUDIOUS WITTIEST Diane Jones Deborah Bartly Donita Haper George Baxter George Price Willie Jackson FRIENDLIEST y Lios Lapp T Cleveland Sparrow MOST DEPENDABLE Kathy Mooney Jacob Sylvester Hall Wg, Wim , 5. . L ,, , Ai,,,..,.. .,..,.,..,,,..,,, T' ?W..bg.....,..,, W ,V . -,.,,.,2.,...vN,3., , ' , , 1, I NA. ' fag , My ns, g4.ig..gg.31 Q33 WL, :gig fgfg23 f d fffflz s ' .- , , NM w....1,.,- 5, , : I x 5 QETQICV :Lux glfx ,MA ,l-3-0 ' :jf 3- I 1 131 i l f1 f L! Q l J , .,, ., I x UW, ,, li. M? .Ill ,. 4 J..v..-1-.S-.-...',..-, W K ....i... lv? -'T T1 '::f 'iw T ' mi.-sa Q..-.., .43 ., 1: ,gf 5. ,P x 5 fri by wha I . , i if-57' P f Q., Qi n I 5?-J f6fwu0M20w About Mr. Daniel C. Roper Daniel C. Roper was born in Marlboro County, South Carolina in 1867 . In 1894 , he came to Washington and served as clerk in the Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce. Most significantly, Mr. Roper was appointed a member of the District of Columbia Board of Education in 1930. Mr. Roper's vital interest in education was expressed in his autobiography. FIFTY YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE. Until his death in 1943 , Mr. Roper played a significant role in build- ing civic consciousness, and furthering educational progress in the Nation's capital. About Its History Daniel C. Roper was approved as the official name of the building on December 19, 1962. Building was accepted by the Board of Education, August 4, 1966. School officially opened , September 7 , 1966 . Dedicatory events Ribbon cutting, April 18, 1967 Student Dedication Ceremonies, April 19, 1967 Formal Dedication, April 20, 1967. About the Building The contract price for building our school was 33, 166 , 158. 00. Its capacity is for 1 ,470 students and it is situated on 4.75 acres. Many people whose homes were in this area had to move away and their homes were torn down in order to build the school. The specified design of Roper Junior High School is based upon creating a warm , friendly atmosphere. The classrooms, wings, surround a courtyard . This type of plan makes the corridors short and allows easy access from one classroom to another. lts Facilities The building has 33 regular classrooms, 6 general science rooms, a biology laboratory, 2 typing classrooms, 3 art classrooms, 3 music rooms, 3 homemaking laboratories, a food and clothing laboratory , mechanical drawing and shop rooms, a double gymnasium, health suite , library , recreation room , an auditorium with a capacity for 750 , and a cafeteria with a seating capacity for 640. NIMH-I GRADE WHL Lucy Baker wills her seat to the new members of 311. Mae Wimbush wills her small eyes to Wayne Jackson. Cynthia Bell wills her self control to Patricia and Dwight Bell. Lillian Curry wills her self control to Linda McManus. Jazather Thompson wills his extraordinary imagination to anybody who can handle it. ludy Wiseman wills mousie voice to Patricia Wiseman and anybody who wants it. Cleveland Carter wills height to Gary Payne. Linda Hancock wills her basketball talent to Patricia Bell. Tanya McManus wills all her respect, brains and intelligence to her brothers Kenneth and Darren. Cennetta Daniels wills her remarkable mind to Melinda Simms and Kim Williams. Phyllis Haley wills her pencils and papers to Sherry Simmons. Salanna Bush wills her slimness and brains to Jackie Williams. Vernice Green wills her brain power to Roberta Ford. Kathy Mooney wills her muscles to Rita Mooney. Delcia Bennett wills her talents to Charles Benneth. Brenda McNeely wills her personality to Deborah McNeely. Juanita McDowell wills her mischievousness to Anthony Strong. Twanda Prince wills her knowledge to Kim Williams. Patricia Segears wills her knowledge to Anthony Chace . Rhonda Monroe wills her beauty to Tanya Holden and Mary Meredith. Valerie Morris wills her hips to Erlene Bates. Althea Harris wills her personality to the '7th-Sth graders. 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