Oakland High School - Oak Yearbook (Oakland, MD)

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SENIOR SECTION THE ACORN PAGE SEVEN Year’s Big Social Event, J-S Prom, Is Gala Affair To the well-rendered music of Regis Kerins and His Harmony 8,” a large crowd of seniors, juniors, alumni, teachers, and other invited guests jammed the auditorium on the night of May 8 for the school’s annual big social event, the Junior- Senior ‘Prom. The dance floor was crowded for most of the dances, al- though the group gave way to the jitterbug spcialists on a few numbers as the orchestra went through its repertoire of modern dance favorites. Highlight of the evening for some (and probably most) of the people was the refreshments, consisting of cup cakes and fruit punch, which were served by the refreshment com- mittee. In keeping with the prom’s slccp- ing-Indian theme, the decorations featured large and small wall murals depicting Mexican scenes, streamers of various colors and a luxuriant array of multi-colored balloons. The balloons were cut loose from their supports on the ceiling of the audi- torium at the close of the affair and allowed to drift down into the hands of dozens of souvenir seekers. Booklets entitled Memories” were furnished for the evening’s couples and stag line. They were decorated with cacti, sombreros, etc.; inside there was space for autographs, dance program, and memories which were especially cherishable. Following the tradition of former years, the style of dress was set at semi-formal. Practically all of the ladies proudly exhibited their even- ing dresses, and the young gentlemen had that well-dressed look by sport- ing their best dress suits. (What! No tuxedos?) Marshall Moats, Jr., junior class president, was hopeful that the af- fair would be successful. The gener- al opinion is that his hopes are more than realized.

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PAGE SIX THE ACORN SENIOR SECTION Inquiring Reporter Many Grads Plan To Work This Summer, Go To College In Fall What do you expect to do after you graduate from high school? Arlene Livelihood—As far as I know, I plan to work in an office at the paper mill in Luke. Bob Stanton—I am going to enter one branch of the Armed Forces if I can. Betty Lantz-—I expect to work some- place this summer and go to school in the fall. Rose Ina Beckman—After graduation I plan to work in one of the local doctor’s offices as a secretary. James Murray—I intend to spend my summer working in Jackson’s 5 and 10. Lucendia Liller—If I can get the right job, 1 want to get a job as a waitress in a restaurant in Washington, D. C. Betty O’Brien—I am going to remain at home this summer and go to Akron, Ohio, in the fall. Jim Foy—“Fool around.” Harry Rounds—“Same as Jim. Naomi Cannon—I plan to work at Jack- son’s 5 10 this summer, get married in the fall, and then WORK some more. Ralph Britts—I earnestly desire to do as little as possible during the summer and go to college in the fall. Rose Marie Del Signore—After I gradu- ate, I shall live with my parents after which I expect to marry—(?). Beth Shirer—I want to work around home this summer; in the fall I shall at- tend Potomac State College. Mary Lee Shuttleworth— Following my graduation, I shall go to Pittsburgh at a secretarial position of some sort. Glenn Rodehcaver—I will probably work on a mail route this summer and either go to collge or work in private employment in the fall or winter. Ina Claire Jenkins—I plan to stay in Friendsville this summer and enroll in the University of Maryland in the fall. Message to Seniors From the Principal Your editor has requested that I write a few words for this, the final issue of the school paper for the school year of 1940- '47. Of course at this time of the year, the members of the senior class rightly deserve most consideration. The spotlight casts its rays of light directly upon them. Each member is up for close inspection by the school and the public. It is our earnest hope that each will pass this inspection with credit to his school and to himself. To each member of the class, 1 want to say that we were very happy to have you as a part of our school family for four years. There will be, of course, others who will take your places, but you will be missed. It is our sincere wish that each of you will find your future years happy and prosperous. If you find that your school can serve you further in any way do not hesitate to call on it. It is still your school. Can’t Stop Studying—Even Between Classes A Diploma Is The Win in This Race We’re in the home-stretch! The show is the graduation exercises, the place is Mt. Lake Park . . . and the win is getting a diploma. A lot of faith has been staked on the winners. The nice part about this race is that every competitor stands an equal chance of taking the honors. As is the case in all races, the success of the runner de- pends on the jockey. In this instance, perseverence is the jockey. After four (maybe five or six) years of pushing, suf- fering. and hard labor the finish line has been reached. The laurels have been awarded to us. We have a diploma! Ah! yes! dear ole high school days have come to an end. Memories! We have gohs of them. Some give our spirits a lift, others make us a little squirmy. As we sent out our an- nouncements we thought, “These peo- ple better send a gift worth over 12c. (9c. for the an- nouncement. 3c. for a stamp) or I’ll be in the hole.” The real hour of agony was right af- ter the graduation exercises when di- plomas were being switched around and given to their right- ful owners. There was that awful sickening feeling deep in our stomachs that maybe we’d never find our own. Oh woe! Then, lo and behold some dear soul places the precious hunk of paper in our grasp- ing hands, we see our own names and four years slip by our pasts. into THANKS! We, of the Acorn, take this oppor- tunity to thank sincerely Bells’ Stu- dio of their excellent work in pre- paring photography for this year’s paper. All the pictures in this Senior Section, as well as the regular Acorn, were made by them, and the success of this issue is due in a large part to their fine workmanship and cooper- ation with us.

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