Cushing High School - Oiler Yearbook (Cushing, OK)

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“OUR SCHOOL” PASSED MANY PLEA- SANT DAYS” as we start our journey of memories, we will remember Our School” ... the friends and fellow students that we shared laughter and trou- bles with ... the talking in the halls before classes . . . teachers that instruct and train us so patiently . . . rushing into classes out of breath . . . carrying arm- loads of heavy books . . . comparing notes ... cram- ming for tests . . . taking permits to the office . . . waiting for six weeks’ grade slips . . . standing in line to get a drink ... push- ing in the halls between classes ... and not wanting to say goodbye when our Senior year came to a close.

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A RING, A SENIOR . . . Only one short year ago, when we received our class ring, we realized for the first time that our high school days were rapidly com- ing to a close. Now it’s time to turn the Tiger heads out to face the world, but before we do this, let’s look further into the meaning of our ring. The genuine black onyx stone in the 10 carat gold setting repre- sents the school colors of orange and black. In the gold square above is the Tiger—the symbol of the athletic club of C.H.S. The small links which form a chain around the square represent the passing classes. On one side of the ring, along with the number, is an oil derrick which symbolizes the oil territory in which our school is situated; on the opposite side, along with the class year, is a covered wagon indicating the fact that Cushing is located in the Sooner state. Nineteen fifty-six marks the thirtieth anniversary of Cushing High School students wearing this design. We feel honored to be able to wear this ring which not only represents 30 years of tradition but also suggests a sense of loyalty to C.H.S. With pride, yet with a touch of sadness, we, the Seniors of 1956, turn our rings around in hope that we will find success and happiness as we each go our separate way.