Oakland High School - Oak Yearbook (Oakland, MD)

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TSE PE OPAGIKS iS “The Seniors know that they know.”’ JOHN BIRKHEIMER “In arguing still, he owns his skill, For e’en though vanquished, he could argue still.” ACADEMIC COURSE Secretary-Treasurer Theta Kappa Club ’23; Editor The- ts Kappa Gazette ’23; Athletic Association ’23, ’24, ’25; Glee Club ’26; Debating ’25, ’26; Editor Jolly Junior Journal ’25; Editor The Oak ’26. When John Birkheimer was asked if he thought he would graduate, he said, “I am not worrying; the teachers do it all for me.” John is very kind hearted. He has been seen several times giving ten dollar bills (Confederate money) away. John certainly did do his best to make our year book a success. ROBERT BOWMAN “T said to myself, I will be good, and wise, and brave, and helpful to others.” COMMERCIAL COURSE Class poet; Athletic Club ’26; Literary Society ’23; Glee Club ’26; Track ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26; Band ’23; Jolly Junior °25 Art Editor; Advertising Committee Year Book. This is Bob, just a friend of us all. His knowledge of bookkeeping is not very small. He certainly knows how to put his commercial knowledge into practical use when it comes to selling tickets for school plays. HELEN BROWNING “Time tells, so be patient.’’ COMMERCIAL COURSE Athletic Association ’25; Literary Society ’23; Glee Club ’24; Jolly Junior Journal ’25; Algebra Club ’23; Track ’26. Out of Friendsville came this young lady; so young, so sweet and radiant. Our Helen is a mighty fine girl. She always knows her lessons and, you can rest assured, she doesn’t waste any time in anything. She’s a good worker and a ‘“‘go-getter.”’ FRANCES COGLEY “T shall always have my own way.” ACADEMIC COURSE Biology Club ’26; Athletic Association ’23, ’24, °25; Glee Club ’24, ’25; Track ’23. Frances is always happy. She is giggling all the time. But when she gets mad, you had better watch out. She is able to take her part in anything. If talking is of any «vail, she ought to get where she wishes in life. Frances is a marvelous Latin student. Ask Miss Ruth.

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14 T3HSESS OPASK: “The Seniors know that they know.” — ——— HEEEEEE SRE s iv3 er = Sesteeseseii: ERNEST TOWNSHEND. “The cheerful grin will let you in where the knocker is never known.” ACADEMIC COURSE President Senior Class ’26; Assistant Editor Year Book 726; Theta Kappa ’23; Biology Club ’26; Athletic Associ- ation ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26; Literary Society ’23; Glee Club 24°25, ’26; Junior Assistant Scout Master of B. S. A. Ernest’s jolly disposition has won him an enviable place among the students of the O. H. S. Whenever there is anything to be done, he is always right there to do it. When he first entered the O. H. S. he was terribly bashful, but after being elected President of the Senior Class he soon overcame it and we know he will never be bashful again. tbe ae CARL MW INTIRE “Wonderful Carl.” ACADEMIC COURSE Treasurer Junior Class ’25; Athletic Association ’25, °26; Assistant Business Manager ‘‘The Oak” ’26; Pres- ident Glee Club ’26; Literary Society ’23; Boy Scout ’25, °26; Bachelor Club ’26; Theta Kappa ’22. Carl is one of our bright pupils, and when it comes to Geometry he is all right. His only failing seems to be that he is spending his time in the Sophomore boys’ room. We wonder why? The Glee Club always finds him handy when it puts on a play. He furnishes al] the fur- niture and hasn’t failed us yet. This is a good chance to say, ““‘Thank you, Carl.”’ setsggeel aReiSotES cadet sae = Fa oH JULIUS RENNINGER, JR. “Where deep talk and wisdom is due, He is always called upon to give his view.” ACADEMIC COURSE Theta Kappa ’23; Biology Club ’26; Athletic Associa- tion ’25, ’26; Literary Society ’23; Glee Club ’26; Bach- elor Club ’25; Scouts, S. P. L.; First Class Scout Club; Assistant Editor of The Oak ’26. Julius is one of our industrious students. He is always ready to take advantage of an opportunity to do good. He is ambitious and his ‘mark is ‘Princeton.’ JOHN WOLF The jokiest, wittiest story teller, song singer, laugh- ingest, jolliest fellow you ever saw. COMMERCIAL COURSE Pres. Boys Freshman Class ’23; Pres. Sophomore Class ’24; Soccer Team ’23, ’24, ’26 (’26 Captain); Base Ball 728, 24, 26, 726 (Captain 725) 3 Basket Ball 28,°°24, °26; °26 (Manager ’25, ’26); Track ’28, ’24, ’25, ’26; Glee Club 24, °25, °26 (Vice-President ’24) Athletic Association ’25, °26 (Treasurer ’25, ’26; Viee-President ’26); Secretary Senior Class ’26; Business Manager Year Book ’26; Bus- iness Manager Jolly Junior Journal ’25. Here is Johnny. He ain’t very big but just watch his smoke. He has made every team since he has been at O. H. S., and is a real live wire in everything. Besides being an athlete, he is a wonderful actor, especially in minstrel shows. .

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16 LaHFEVOPALK “The Seniors know that they know.”’ ODELL COLAW ““Howe’er it be, it seems to me, ’tis only noble to be good.’”’—Tennyson. ACADEMIC COURSE Glee Club ’26; Biology Club ’26. Odell, from first appearance, is a very quiet and re- served little girl. Don’t draw your conclusions too has- tily, for when you get acquainted with her and there is any fun a-foot, you’ll know Odell is the ring-leader. Odell has been with us only a very short time, but has won a very large place in our hearts. PEARL FRIEND ““Aspasia—A celebrated woman noted for her beauty, genius and political influence.’—International Encylo- pedia. COMMERCIAL COURSE Glee Club ’24, ’25, ’26; Athletic Association ’23, ’24, 25, °26; Literary Society ’23. Pearl is our Aspasia. She knows a lot and is very generous with her knowledge. Pearl is not small; maybe you think that by her size she is awfully slow. But is this true? You ask the boys. They surely ought to know. GLADYS GONDER “Life’s but a span; I’ll enjoy every inch of it.” GENERAL COURSE Athletic Association ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26; French Club ’26; Volley Ball Team ’25, ’26 (Captain); Basket Ball Team 23, 25; Class Office (vice-president) ’23. ’24, ’26; Glee Club ’28, ’2 4, ’25; Dramatic Club ’23, ’25; Staff The Oak °26; Jolly Junior Journal ’24. Gladys is all right! Everybody likes her and she sure is a “‘winner.”’ She came out first in the Fraley Decla- mation Contest and she always stars in the O. H. S. plays. Three cheers for Gladys! ! ! GENEVIEVE GONDER “Woman was born for two things: to talk and to marry.”’ ACADEMIC COURSE Biology Club ’26; Athletic Association ’25, ’26; Volley Ball Team ’28, ’24, ’25, ’26; Literary Society ’23; Glee Club ’24, ’25, ’26; Basket Ball Team ’23, ’24; Algebra Club ’23; Jolly Junior Journal Social Committee. Genevieve is one of our quiet girls, but once you get her started she is well able to hold her own. It is hinted that she has a life-time position awaiting her when she receives her sheepskin. We know she will make some man a good wife.