Oakland High School - Oak Yearbook (Oakland, MD)

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10 TelLighe OrAnk MISS KATHARINE T. CONLEY, A. B., A. M., Principal. HISTORY ; MATHEMATICS MR. WILEY W. JENKINS, Vice Principal. MATHEMATICS MISS LOUISE ARCHER, A. B., FRENCH; ENGLISH; GENERAL SCIENCE MISS LEONA BAER, A. B., BIOLOGY MISS KATHRINE BROWN. H. E. Certificate HOME ECONOMICS; RELATED SCIENCE Patan tyce ee y = MISS RUTH CONLEY, A. B. LATIN; ENGLISH; MUSIC MR. O. T. GRASER, B. S. AGRICULTURE; GENERAL SCIENCE MISS EMILY JOHNSON, A. B. HISTORY ; ENGLISH MISS ISABEL UNDERWOOD, A. B. ENGLISH MISS SALLYE BROOKS VANCE, B. C. S. COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS

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Te deh de) TOP yes 1 9 occupied by the Oakland Grammar School to the old court house, which was then vacant. School continued to be conducted in this building until 1917, when a wind storm destroyed one side of the structure. It was then removed to the Grammar School building and later to the second floor of the Knights of Pythias building, where it continued to be held until 1918, when the present high school building was completed. This building, as it now is, contains ten class rooms and a large assembly hall. It will accommodate approximately 300 pupils. It is ventilated by shafts running from each room to the roof. It has a steam heating system and modern equipment for all the departments. Oakland High School has an unusually large library. It contains more than 700 volumes, including several standard encyclopedia and numerous volumes of history, literature, science, etc. It offers the usual high school courses, including music, agri- culture and home economics. Special attention is given to physical develop- ment through athletics and to public speaking and dramatics. The average daily attendance of O. H. 8. students is over 200. Diplomas are given to those who graduate from the Academic, Commercial and Gen- eral Departments. The Oakland High School is ranked as a First Group High School by the Maryland State Board of Education. For a number of years Oakland High School was under the supervision of Dr. Samuel North, State Supervisor of Maryland Public Schools. Pupils and teachers alike expressed deep regret when they learned that Dr. North would no longer include Garrett County in his supervisory work. Oakland High, particularly, felt that it was losing a personal friend. This year Mr. W. K. Klingaman took Dr. North’s place and the O. H.S. has greatly appre- ciated Mr. Klingaman’s interest and helpful supervision. Much credit is due Mr. F. E. Rathbun, Superintendent of Garrett County public schools, for the present high standing of the schools of the county. Mr. Rathbun has held the office of County Superintendent for the past ten years, and during this long period of service he has been of inestimable value to Garrett County. The Board of Education, with Mr. H. A. Loraditch, president; Mr. R. L. Wilson, vice-president; Mr. J. O. Thayer, associate member, has given Mr. Rathbun its strong support, thus helping to further, with great rapidity, Garrett County’s advance into educational fields. Oakland High School Song (Tune of “Cornell College Song.’’) From Garrett County, from hill and dale, Far rings the story of the glory of O. H. S. From East and West the crashing echoes answering call, Oakland High victorious, the champion of all. Chorus :-Cheer, cheer; here we are again To cheer with all our might; Cheer, cheer; here we are again To cheer for the red and white. Fight, fight, fight— Oakland High School’s colors we’ll defend; Oakland High victorious to the end— We'll hear the echo of our cheer: Oh! here we are, here we are again.

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MISS KATHARINE T. CONLEY “Stop! Reverse your steps, young man; This school is run on the system plan.” This is what you will hear in the O. H. 8S. corridors during the change of classes when our Principal, Miss Katharine Conley, directs traffic. She has hinted to us that some day we may find her on the corner of Broadway acting the part of traffic policeman if she gets enough experience in this line at the O. H. 8S. to justify her applying for the position. Miss Katharine is a polished teacher of History and Mathematics, with degrees of A. B. and A. M. She is held in high esteem by the students and faculty and has filled her position admirably as Principal of the O. H. S. Miss Katharine knows that she has the warmest appreciation of all the O. H. S. students, and especially the class of ’26. MR. WILEY W. JENKINS Mr. Jenkins, our “Uncle Wiley,” is one of the finest men in the U. S. A. We are mighty proud of him. He is an excellent teacher and knows every- thing, especially “Mathematics.” Three cheers for Uncle Wiley! !!! MISS LOUISE ARCHER ““A friend in need is a friend indeed.” Surely, Miss Archer is that friend. She is always ready to help every- body in every way (ask James). They even say that she can take a bunch of boys from the “Brush” and with a little brushing, brush them out of the “Brush” into a bunch of fine young gentlemen. MISS LEONA BAER Miss Baer knows a lot. This is Miss Baer’s debut in the “‘gentle” art of teaching. She is a real teacher of Biology and her pupils sure do like her. Although she had to supply herself with the necessary equipment (includ- ing a ruler) for her laboratory department, she has made a success of which an experienced teacher mighty justly be proud. It is said that the State Supervisor was so pleased with her demonstration class that he declared she should have a “raise.”