Oakland High School - Oak Yearbook (Oakland, MD)

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June 7, 1949. The Acorn Page Seven Oakland High School Oakland. Maryland June 3, 1919 Dear Graduates: To you who are leaving Oakland High School as graduates on June 9, 1949, I give my heartiest congratulations for work well-done and best wishes for successful futures. Life’s complexities will face you in greater number; more challenges will greet you as you take your place in the world of work, no matter what field you have chosen. I read to you as a group John Bunyan’s opening of “Pilgrim’s Progress.” I quote again: “I dreamed, and behold I saw a man clothed with rags, standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back. I looked, and saw him open the book and read therein; and as he read, he wept and trembled; and not being able longer to contain, he broke out with a lamentable cry, saying, ‘What shall I do?’ ” In these words find the challenge, meet it. and master it. This will bring to you the happiness you are seeking. Happiness and security are not gifts; they are rewards for diligent work. I have known you for less than a year, yet I can say sincerely that it has been a supreme pleasure. Your cooperation and efforts will bring others to see what schools can do for each and everyone who avails him- self of the many opportunities. Therefore, seniors, 1 bid you adieu and God bless each and everyone of you through life. Best wishes, Grayson S. Burrier

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Page Six The Acorn June 7. 1949. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRIEFS Some of the junior high school’s homerooms have recently gone on “outings.” 9A went to Herrington Manor after school on May 18. They were transported by some of their parents. 8E hiked to the back of the cemetery. The 8D girls went over on the hills behind Eighth Street while the boys went to Fike’s field to play ball. The 9B homeroom went to Her- rington Manor for their homeroom picnic on May 25 after school. They had a weiner and marshmallow roast. Softball was the main event but a few boys went swimming. They traveled in Harry Turney’s truck. The eighth grade came out “all right” in the recent track meet. Ed- die Hardesty’s 8E softball team trimmed Accident 8-0 in a lopsided battle. Bobby Ryan’s 8C-8D team topped Grantsville 5-0. Other eighth grade softball teams didn’t play. Joyce Rowan and her 8E girls whipped Grantsville. Rita Johnson's 8D-8C girls played a 13-13 deadlock with Friendsvillc. The eighth grade party, which took place on May 5, was termed a big success. All of the students had a good time, mainly because of the entertainment and the “eats.” The entertainment consisted of all kinds of races, “Steal the Bacon,” and dancing which occupied most of the evening. The refreshments consisted of sandwiches, ice cream, cupcakes and pop. Miss Morrison took charge of the dancing and Mr. Wilson was Master of Ceremonies. The eighth grade dramatic club pre- sented a fifteen minute play entitled The Table Is Set.” The play was about two boys left in charge of set- ting a table, which neither of them knew anything about. Characters were Robert Shaffer, John Hanst, Dorothy Arnold, Lynn Adams, and Carol Reiner. The play was pre- sented on June 1. The eighth and ninth grade recent- ly clashed in a softball battle. Gary Baker pitched his usual good game to shut tho eighth graders out 11-0. The eighth grade Core classes have finished up their last subjects. 8A has made a study of the New England states; 8B has been studying the United States, SC has made a study of the New England states, 8D has studied Canada and A’a-ka, and 8E has studied Maryland. Most of the eighth grade rooms have taken the unit, High School Life.” Advice To Summer Vacationers: “Decide on all the clothes and all the money you will need; then take half the clothes and twice as much money, and you will have a wonderful holi- day.” “Why won’t you go out with me?” he demanded. “There isn’t anyone else, is there?” “Oh. my gosh,” she said, “There must be.” Overheard as a clerk stooped to pick up the pen he had dropped: “Oh. well—the nice thing about these ball point pens is that they don’t write any worse after you drop them than they did before.” Opera—Where a guy gets stabbed in the black and instead of bleeding be sings. She was only a garbage man’s daughter but she was not to be sniffed at. She was only a second hand dealer’s daughter and that’s why she wouldn’t allow much on the old davenport. Pedigree Poodle: Have you a family tree? Nondescript Mutt: No, we’re not particular. She didn’t have the faculty for making love, but she certainly had the student body. A bigamist is a man who has taken one too many. I’ll never have it in me to do this again, said the bug, as he splashed against the windshield. Remark overheard at a lecture: “What follows this speaker?” To which the other fellow replied, “Wed- nesday.” I have a car. It never skids. It never breaks down. It never gets a puncture. It never falters on steep grades. It never gets in a collision or accident. I wish I could start it. Last nite when all the stars were lit. Pa went out stroll a bit. When Pa came home. Mom had a fit. The stars were out, but Pa was lit. “I shall now illustrate what I have in mind,” said Mr. Everly as he erased the blackboard. “Jack makes me tired. “It’s your own fault, dear. You should stop running after him.” Two deaf men riding on a bus: 1st man: Is this Wembley? 2nd man: No, this Thursday. 1st man: So am I. let’s get off and have a drink. Civ LOOKIN' backJ Looking back in some older Acorns we find some writing of our Alumni. Harry Hardesty writes his impression of “Not Much Besides Blessings.” Blessings on the little dame, Barebacked girl with knees the same; With thy rolled down silken hose And thy short transparent clothes, With thy red lips, reddened more, Smeared with lipstick from the store; With the make-up on thy face, On thy bobbed hair’s jaunty grace; From my heart I give you joy. Glad that I was born a boy!” Also found was a bit on the humorous side of life. She was only a moonshiner’s daughter but he loved her still. If you refuse me he swore “I’ll die.” £he refused him—Sixty years later he died. Eavesdropping again, said Adam as his wife fell out of a tree. Fishing? —Naw, jest drownin’ worms. Roses are red, violets arc blue But they don’t get around like the dandelions do. Girls! Be careful when you go out riding with a magician. He is apt to turn the car into a side road. Sermon To Graduates The annual sermon to the graduates was held at the Methodist Church in Oakland, Sunday evening, June 5, at 8:00 p. m. The Reverend Austin Schildwachter de- livered a sermon entitled “Vocations.” The tenth grade section of the Senior Glee Club sang “Beautiful Savior,” a Crusader’s Hymn of the 12th Century, at the service. A solo, “Oh Lord Most Holy.” by Caesar Frank, was sung by Betsey Phillips. Traditional caps and gowns were worn by the grad- uates, who marched up Fourth Street from Oak Street before entering the church. The seniors occupied tho place of honor in the front seats of the church. Visitors were seated in the rear. Mr. Julius Littman played the Grand March from “Aida,” and other selections on the organ. The service was concluded with the benediction by Mr. Simpson. Extra copies of this last edition of the Acorn may be purchased at Ham- ill’s Bock Store for 10 cents.

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Page Eight The Acorn June 7, 1919. Senior Advisers and Principal MISS SCHROCK MR. EVERI Y IV.R. SMITH MR. BURRIER MISS COGLEY