Roper Middle School - Galaxy Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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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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.

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