Oakfield High School - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Oakfield, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1908 volume:

fr V V V T T T (Hite (JDnlv Published by the Senior Class of the OAKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL (Onkfielii, UBisrmtattt 1308 jforetoorU The third volume of the Oak Loaves is herewith presented for the inspection of its expectant readers. We are conscious of its many shortcomings as a book. As a class annual, we trust that it will satisfy its intended purpose. Our thanks are heartily extended to those kind friends who have, in various ways, assisted in the production of this book, and to whom much of its merit and financial success is due. Asking no thanks, expecting no praise, but trusting that this volume may ‘ver find a place in the hearts of the “Class of 1908” and its friends, we lay down the pen. Our work is finished. THE EDITORS. 2 MISS NORMA C. HALBACH MISS V. MAUDE BUCHER Dedication To MISS V. MAUDE BUCHER and MISS NORMA C. HALBACII the editors respectfully dedicate this, the third edition of the Oak Leaves. 3 FOND DU LAC PRINTING AND BINDING CO FOND DU LAC, WIS EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Business Manager .Junior Associate Editor Sophomore Associate Editor Freshman Associate Editor Alumni Representative Faculty Representative Earle 11enningsen Walter Burns Jennie Pratt Jennie Norton Hazel Worthing Mrs. Ruby A. Edwards, ’92 L. G. Curtis 5 OAKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL tJP CUP -ggj -TP (NC OAKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Co Ca Che Lunk Che Lay I e Co Ca Che Lunk Che Late Hi Ho Chick A Che Lunk Che Lay Le Oakfielcl High School 11)08. The Oakfield High School is pleasantly situated in the village of Oakfiekl, which enjoys the advantages of rural life and also, to a great extent, those of city life, due to its nearness to the city of Fond du Lac. Its location makes it an ideal place in which a student may spend his High School days to the best advantage. On September 9th, 1907, the fall session of the High School opened with an enrollment of lifty-six. This increase in attendance over that of last year was due to the enrollment of a large Freshman class. Of these twenty-two Freshmen who entered the High School department, five came from the various outlying districts and one joined us from South Dakota. Under the direction and supervision of our Principal, L. Gr. Curtis, assisted by Miss Curtis and Miss Halbach, and aided by the hearty co-operation of the members of the school board, Dr. C. H. Moore, A. N. McChain and W. E. Bristol, the High School has increased its efficiency and value as an educational factor in the community. During the year, a considerable addition has been made to the equipment of the physical laboratory apparatus and more ample provision was made for botanical work. The library has been enlarged, especially in the line of American History. Miss Halbach has rendered efficient service to the High School by the completion of the card catalogue of the material in the library, thus greatly increasing the efficiency of the library for reference work. Hie literary and social sides of High School life have not been neglected. 1 lie Lyceum which was organized in the fall has been of value in developing both of these phases. The High School Glee Club, also organized in the fall, has been one of the interesting features of the High School life. The Athletic 7 Association is in a flourishing condition and adds much to the interest and value of the school. TheOaklie'd High School offers two courses of study to its students, the English and the German. Special attention is paid to the practical side of education, the pupils being given training in Commercial Law, Commercial Geography, Commercial Arithmetic and Book-keeping. The sciences are represented by Botany, Physiology, Physical Geography and Physics, while a strong course in Mathematics is offered, instruction being given in Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry. English, History and German are offered to all students, thus affording them the opportunity' of securing a complete High School Education. To Principal L. G. Curtis who took charge of our schools in the fall of 1906, and who has since spent his time and energy in furthering the interests of the institution, is due the largest share of the credit for its present excellence. Miss Hal bach, the instructor in History and German, became a member of the teaching force in September, 1906. Miss Curtis assumed charge of the English department of the High School in the fall of 1907. The force of instructors in the grades consists of Miss Nelle Wilson, Miss Ida C. duttin and Miss V. Maude Bucher. Miss Wilson has had charge of the Grammar Department since September, 1906. Miss duttin has served as instructor in the Intermediate department since September, 1906, while Miss Bucher has been in charge of the Primary grades since September, 1903. The Oakfleld High School has reason to be proud of its student body. Throughout the year its members have ever shown the true student spirit, and an interest in their work and a willingness and eagerness to apply themselves. This has ever been and will always be the encouragement and inspiration of the teacher. THE FRESHMAN It is strange how the others make fun of our class And stick up their noses when by us they pass. We have boys as large and heavy as they, Our girls are their equals in every way; Our standings are high and we ne’er break a rule, Our boys are never suspended from school. While our boys are studying as hard as they are able, Yours are a-sleeping down stairs on the table. The teachers will tell you our class has no fool, But is the brightest and biggest and best in the school. A FRESHMAN. 8 Clasps SENIOR CLASS President Eari.e Henningsen Vice President—Frank Panzer Treasurer- Walter Burns Secretary—Lola Pratt HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1908 The Class of '08 as it at present exists, is of a varied origin. Walter Burns is the only one of its present members who was listed in the first grade in 1896. From this beginning, the membership grew and dwindled until at the present time it consists of eight. In 1898, the names of Lola Pratt and Earle Henningsen, who were promoted, and that of Myrtle Reynolds, who came from a District School in Leroy, were added to the class roll. In ’03, Elsie Phelps was promoted to the class, so that when in 1904, it entered the High School with thirteen members, only five of them were from the grades of this school. Since beginning its existence in 1896, the Class of '08 has had fifteen teachers. The follow, ing are they who have guided us upon the thorny path of knowledge: the Misses Morrison, Hulse-Kimball, McKinley, Murphy, Bates, McCready, Cook, Rakovv, Bovee, Halbach and Curtis, and Professors Foote, Hansen and Curtis. “She's as sharp as a tack So we've always called her Jack.’’ Lola Alta Pratt, upon coming from DePere, entered the grades of the Oakfield School in 1897. Her jollity has ever added much spirit to the class. She has won a warm place in the hearts of her schoolmates. “Elsie, so young and fair, We call her ‘Toots’ and pull her hair.” Elsie Phelps has received her entire education in the schools of Oakfield. She was a member of the class of '09 till that class entered the seventh grade. At that time, she, seeing what an illustrious class was before her, decided to join it; this she did by means of hard work. She has proven a loyal and industrious student, is well liked by classmates, fellow students and teachers. She stands at the end of her four years’ work valedictorian of her class. “He’s the flower of our class, he is our Pansy.” Frank Panzer, one of the illustrious personages who joined the class of ’08 in 1904, received his common school education in a district school, No. 8, of the town of Oakfield, and in No. 9 in the town of Leroy. There is an old saying, “The rolling stone gathers no moss,” but there is another one which we must bear in mind, “It is often the exception that proves the rule.” “Hunk” we call our Earle, Just the same he’s a pearl. Earle S. Henningsen entered the Oakfield School in 1897. In 1899 he was promoted from the second to the third grade and thus joined the class of ’08. Since entering the High School, he has been Class President twice, during the Freshman and Senior years. To these honors has been added that of Salutatorian of the Class of ’08. “Stub,” ne’er known to falter, His other name is Walter. I o Walter C. Burns may be ascribed the honor of founding the Class of '08, when he entered the first grade in’96. Through the many changes and vicissitudes of school life he has ever remained a loyal member of this class, a leader during both periods of work and of recreation. “Fred who likes foot ball Is called ‘Irish’ by all. Fred R. Gordon entered the first grade of the school in 1894. He joined the class of '08, when we entered the Junior Class in 1906. Since then he has been our athletic star, nothing better than a good game of foot ball or base ball for him. “ ‘Tis the old, old story of Annie and Willie.” Lucile Edwards received her common school education in the District School No. 9 of the town of Oakfield. She joined the Class of '08 in 1904. She has been an ornamental as well as a useful member of her class. 10 “Myrtle, we call her ‘Jim4 Her eyes are never dim, Except when she’s been up with him.” Myrtle A. Reynolds attended a country school, District No. 1 in the town of Leroy, until the vear 1899. Then with her parents she came to live in the village of Oakfield. During that vear she entered the noted class of 1908, which was then struggling with its duties in the third grade. Since then her name has been on the class roll, and she has added much to the quality of her class. We have now before us the history of the Class of '08. As we reflect upon the various means by which its membership was increased or decreased, we feel the force of the statement, “There is adestiny that shapes our ends.” What the “ends” are, for which this class was shaped, the future only will show. THE JUNIOR CLASS President—Flora Morgan Vice President—Guli Orvis Secretary and Treasurer—Jennie Pratt Class Colors—Pink and Green An added lustre and glory marked the appearance of the student body of the Oakfield High School when the class of 1909 entered upon its career as a part of the High School enrollment. Even in the grades, has it been a remarkable class, a delight to the teachers, and an ornament to the school. It has always been found competent to perform adequately and efficiently all tasks placed before it from time to time, impressing the teachers with its ability in every line, especially this last years in its unexcelled brilliancy in Civics. Even though the fact that the president of the United State is appointed by a college of electors, and not directly by the people, gave one pupil a momentary start of surprise, yet she is, like all the other members of her class, so capable of controlling her feelings, that she showed surprise and incredulity for but a moment. Their foundation for the study of Civics, the History of the United States, is amazing to say the least! If any may wish to verify this statement, they have only to consult our worthy instructor, Mr. Curtis. In athletics, the Juniors have ever found themselves in the first ranks. In football, they have, during their High School career, supplied some of the best players. In tennis, not only the hoys, but also the girls, have fast become experts. And again, does not a Junior fill the position of President of our splendid Athletic Association? In the realm of oratory, they have never been in the rear, even in the grades, when they spoke before the awe-inspiring High School students, without a tremor. This year they have succeeded in defeating the Freshmen and Sophomores in the declamatory contest. The Juniors are very modest in regard to their social attainments, but justly feel that they deserve special praise for the manner in which they undertook to entertain the famous Senior Class. Mayhap the Juniors breathed words of relief when the reception was a thing of the past, but as yet they have failed to overhear of any Seniors giving vent to such sentiments. As a class, they are generally peaceful and conciliation. They always endeavor to set a good example to the classes below them, as well as to those above. The membership of the class upon entering the High School was fourteen, and although at the beginning of the year of 1907 8, it still numbered thirteen, many changes had occurred. We had lost Royai Wells, Walter Lamb, Edwin Hitt and Josie Geelan, but had gained Edna and Ralph Randall aitd Clifford Gleason. However Clifford was not with us long for, on account of ill health, he was forced to discontinue his school work for the remainder of the year. His absence has been keenly felt by his class, to which he was ever loyal, and by the football team of which he was an efficient member. We cannot help but feel that the members of the Class of 1909 are going out into the world to make name and fame for themselves, that will not fade as time goes fleeting on in its incessant journey. Each and every one will be, as they now are, an honor and a glory to their class and to the Oakfield High School. B A JUNIOR. 13 THE SOPOHMORE CLASS President—Clifford Schoonover Vice President Jennie Norton Secretary and Treasurer—Allen Sampson The Class of 1910 needs no historian with a vivid imagination to record its deeds.’ At the beginning of our Freshman year, the class numbered fifteen but the number has been diminished to ten and what we lack in quantity is more than made up in quality. During our Freshmen year, our conduct and work was all that could be desired. We looked forward to the opening of our Sophomore year with pleasant anticipation. We might well have been content to yield the palm to the Class of 11, but there was no need. We maintained our supremacy through power of mind notwithstanding the overwhelming numbers of the in-coming class. Quietly we pursued our way, taking no part in Freshman quarrels. May our future be as bright in reality as it is in anticipation. Long live the Class of '10. Long live our school! Clifford J. Schoonover who has always been a member of our class, is considered by us and other members of the school, “the clown.” He is liked by all of his schoolmates and teachers and has always taken an active part in class work. He was elected president of the class at the beginning of the present year. Jennie M. Norton, the Vice-President of our class has received most of her education in the Oakfield schools. She has always been looked up to as being one of the brightest and kindest members of her class. Allen F.. Sampson was elected secretary and treasurer of the class at the beginning of the present year. He is a first class athlete and one of the most popular students of the school. Lenora A. Zielke joined our class in the intermediate room after attending school in Byron. She has won the affection of all her class mates. Carl S. Cragoe, the youngest member of the class, is one of its brightest students. He is an interested and industrious worker, and his mischievous yet kindly ways have endeared him to his classmates. Emma M. Burleton entered the Freshman year in 1906. She is an industrious worker and is liked by all. Mayme M. Schraven is one of the members of the class who received her primary education in the district school. Her pleasant, friendly ways have won for her the respect of all. Ella Messner received her primary education in the Oakfield Graded School. Her impulsive friendly ways and interest in school, have won her many friends. Grant J. Shortt joined our class in the year of 1904. Up to that time he had been attending the district school in Oak Center. He is of large statue and has made a fine athlete. Ralph E. Atkins, a btight and interested member, joined the class in the grammar room. His quiet, helpful ways have won for him the high esteem of all his classmates. 14 FRESHMAN CLASS President—Mariem Smith Vice President—Clyde Morgan Secretary and Treasurer—Will Orvis Though in the Freshman class, quantity is a conspicuous feature, still quality is not lacking. But merit must often he its own reward, and no matter how strong we are or how energetic we may try to be, we ever appear insignificant to the other classes who consider it one of their duties to keep us down. Why? Simply because we bear the name of Freshmen. Nevertheless, all have had their battles to fight during the first year and we know that by having difficulties with which to contend now, we will become the stronger for the succeeding years. We cannot ask for a much brighter future. Even though we have a class of twenty-two, we cannot plan on having these all with us on our graduation day, as fate will probably wend its way through this class as it has through others. Y hen we passed from the Eighth grade into the High School, we numbered sixteen, but six more seekers after knowledge came to join us from near-by rural schools, and even from the far West we gained a member. The Roll Call of the class is lengthy, still we cherish that more names will be added to the progressive class of 1911 during the next three years, be it either from the North, South, East or West. Our class consists of fourteen girls and eight boys. Mariem Smith, our President who came to us from the country school, has by her cheerful manner and helping hand won for herself a place in the hearts of all her class mates. To Lulu Ripley we owe a great deal; had it not been for her lively looks and sprightly acts we would have missed many a good laugh. Nellie Hitchcock is a quiet, industrious girl with a smile for every one. Jessie Reynolds who came from a rural school to join us, is a willing worker. Bessie Burns is another faithful member of our class. F.lsie Parratt is as happy as the day is long. Ora Ferris is the little girl who came to us from the far off Dakota. Olive Susan, the High School organist, proves that our class can supply a need which the others were unable to satisfy. Lillian Meyers, quiet but ever ready to lend a helping hand, fills a niche of her own. Ethel Bristol, a young but strong member, is one who represented our class in the contest. Ruth Brookins, ever ready to laugh with the merriest, illustrates one of the characteristics of the class. I han Hazel Worthing, a more kind, considerate and genial friend could not be found. Maude and HazeJ Hansen are two bright active members who lame to us from a country school. Clyde Morgan, tho the youngest member of our class, is by no means the least. Harry Atkins, with a smile that never wears off, is a faithful worker. Chester Shortt, always ready for a good time, sometimes has too much of it. Will Orvis, a bright and energetic student, is ever ready with a grin. Lloyd Filbey, always willing to help, always does his work well. Kelsey McChain is a quiet and industrious student, but still waters run deep. Charles Underwood is a welcome visitor for such he seems to be. Louis Merrill, a quiet and thoughtful member, was not long with us. SONG OF THE JUNIOR BOYS (To be sung to the tune of “I Want To Be An Angel.”) I want to be a dudy and with the dudies stand, A cuff inside my necktie, a cane within my hand. 15 “Backward, turn backward, ()! Time in .vour flight, Make me a child again, just for tonight.” The Editorial Staff of the “Oak Leaves lias very kindly dedicated a page in this year's edition, to the Alumni, and I hope, dear members of the association, to be able to bring back pleasantly to your minds some of the loving thoughts and deeds of our happy school days, which perhaps have been crowded out by an absorbing interest in your chosen work. The words of Webster, “It is a small school, and yet there are those who love it,” are very applicable to us; for in spite of our busy life with its toils and cares, its pleasures and its pains, our thoughts fondly turn to the lessons learned, and the high ideals placed before us in our Alma Mater. To some of us who have graduated from the Oakfield High School, the avenues to a college education were not opened; but the majority of our members have enjoyed the privileges of a higher education, and have attained heights of which we are justly proud. You will be interested to know what our one hundred forty nine graduates are doing, and what walks in life are being benefited by them, but first let us pause for one brief moment in loving remembrance of the five, who have ceased to tread our earthly paths of learning, and have joined the ranks of the faithful in that city. “Not made with hands.” These are : Leo F. Worthing, 1897: Edward Price, 1898; Ix ttie G. Holland, 1899; Flora L. Worthing, 190(5; and Ernest 1). Susan, 1900. Three of our Alumni have chosen to serve their fellow men through the medical profession : C. A. DeVoe, 1892; L. R. Burns, 1893; II. J. Smith, 1899; and so far but one dentist can be registered, J. II. Burns, 1898. Three, Edwin A. Ripley, 1892, E. P. Worthing, 1893, and John J. Zeilke, 1897, are graduates of law schools, and are practicing their chosen professions. We point with pride to twenty-nine of our sweet girl graduates, who have chosen the highest calling open to woman, that of queen of the home; for a greater influence can be weilded in this position, than in any other calling or 16 profession. But one of our number has entered the Ministry, Frances H. Bra.vton, 1902, having been recently appointed assistant pastor of the First M. E. Church of Appleton. To a business life -merchants, bookkeepers, clerks, cashiers, etc., we have consigned twenty-three, but by far the greatest number are either continuing their education in higher institutions of learning, or have joined the rank and file of the great army of teachers. In every part of our beautiful America, are our members scattered, but let us feel that their thoughts are with us today, though we miss the inspiration of their presence. It is a great pleasure that our Alumni Association, organized in 1900, brings some of us together at commencement time, and we can again greet the faces so familiar in the happy days gone by. The days of our school life pass in our memories as a dream; not a nightmare, but a gay, kaleidoscopic succession of characters and scenes. Some experiences stand out in bright and beautiful colors, and we smile as the recollections come rolling in upon us. Others are dark and cloudy, and we would fain forget them: but in the completed picture of our school days, they serve as a background, from which the brighter scenes stand out in bold relief. Other memories come, those of class day, commencement and the parting times, when to faithful instructors and loyal schoolmates we said farewell, and stepped out into the world to take our place in the battle of life. Many who have left the halls of our beloved High School are bright and shining lights in the firmament of business and home life today; they have never yet been equaled, and can never be excelled. Our lives and interests have, perhaps, drifted apart; but wherever we are, one interest we hold in common, a love and reverence for our Alma Mater, and forthe memory of our happy school days. RUBY ARM IT AGE EDWARDS, Class of 1892. COMMENCEMENT OF 1908 Friday, May 30, 8:00 i m. Reception to Students.................................Worthing Hall Sunday, May 31, 7:30 i m. Baccalaureate Sermon - St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Rev. A. C. Chapman Thursday, June 4, 8:ir i m. Class Play—Mose - - Worthing Hall Friday, June 5, 8:00 i . m. Commencement Exercises ------- Worthing Hall Friday, June 26, 8:00 i m. Alumni Banquet - -..............................Worthing Hall Class Colors—Purple and Yellow. Class Flower—American Beauty Rose. Class Motto—“We have crossed the Bay; the Ocean lies Beyond. 19 CLASS NIGHT Chorus - - - -- -- - Hig h School ( dec ('lull President’s Address ------ - Earle I Ienningsen Mose - Class Play CHARACTERS Mose, a Football Hero Earle I Ienningseii Frank Thornton, weak but not wicked Walter Burns Thurston Hall, who makes a mistake Frank Panzer Billy Holt, the inevitable Freshman Fred Gordon Henry Warwick, the product of yellow journalism 1 high Worthing Society Smith, one of the Boys Hugh Worthing Rodney, another Claude Cragoe Sumner, another Ralph Randall Hayden, another Allen Sampson Thomas Edward, “l’enfant terrible’’ ( 'lill'onl Schoonover An Old Man, Mose’s father Claude Cragoe Eleanor Thornton, who loves a man for his strength Lola Pratt Anne Schuyler, who loves a man for his weakness Elsie Phelps Betty Carew, who loves a Freshman Lueile Edwards Sally Middleton, one of the girls (iuli ()rvis Katherine Stanton, another Clarya (xordon Edythe Burne-Jones, an impressionist Flora Morgan Mrs. Bone the “frat” house matron Myrtle Reynolds Mrs, Vanche, a chaperon Phoebe (Yuml) Mrs. Courant, another Eva Paynter Inga, the maid Jennie Pratt SYNOPSIS ACT I—Living room in the Gamma Tau Fraternity I louse. Afternoon. ACT II—Reception Room at the Grolier Club. Evening. ACT III—Same as Act I. The following Morning. Music will be furnished by the “Oakfield Orchestra.” 20 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Music - Oakfield Orchestra Salutatory and Oration Earle Henningsen Chorus - Sweet the Angel us is Ringing High School Glee Club Address Prof. C. E. Patzer Chorus ... High School Glee Club Come Fays and Fairies Valedictory and Oration Elsie Phelps To-night We Set Sail Music - Oakfield Orchestra Presenting of Class Prin. L. G. Curtis Presentation of Diplomas C. H. Moore, M. I). 21 IN THEIR FUTURE SPHERES (Extract from Mr. Curtis Diary.) July 6, 1928. We are started at last on the grandest trip ever made by human being. Earle Henningsen invited the three teachers who taught in the Oakfield High School twenty years ago, to accompany him on this, his first grand tour in the “Claryal Dale.” Earle has most certainly accomplished wonders. He has not only revolutionized all the former uses of electricity, but has also invented many new electric machines. The most wonderful of these is the interstellar-electromotor by means of which he travels from planet to planet with as much ease as though it were across a quiet lake in an electric launch. Although travelling at incalculable speed, one would never dream such were the case, the motion is so uniform. July 9. We landedsiefly on the planet Mars today. After visiting Earles laboratory, we started out sight-seeing. The architecture here is wonderful, there is nothing on earth with which to compare it; even the smallest buildings here would make our “sky scrapers” seem insignificant. We entered one of the larger ones and found it to be a business college. The students were passing to the recitation rooms, so we followed one of the classes. Among the work of the day was an extremely complicated business transaction which puzzled all of the students, none of whom had been able to solve it. The teacher upon learning of their difficulty began to carefully explain it, taking it step b,v step and making each point so clear that no one could fail to understand it. The readiness with which similar transactions were solved by the pupils testified to her skill as a teacher. During the explanation it seemed that the voice sounded natural, and a better view of her face proved that it was none other than Myrtle Reynolds who had exhibited much skill in teaching during the years spent by her in the High School. Upon talking to her after the class was dismissed, we found that she intends to return to Earth for a visit, next summer, accompanied by the frank-hearted man who had found Earth too lonely after she left, and had tried travelling among the planets, finally accepting a position in one of the wireless telegraph stations on Mars. (Extract from Miss Curtis' Diary.) July 15, 1928. We reached the planet Saturn yesterday and have been busy ever since attending ball games and concerts. The people here are certainly a pleasure-loving class and have many beautiful parks and ball games. The first game we attended was a foot ball game, between two of the leading colleges. The players of both teams exhibited that skill which is attained only by patient practice directed by the best of teachers. One of the teams was remarkable for its unique handling of the ball. At the close of the game thej 22 score was 2 to 5 in favor of the latter team. After the game Earle took us up to the college, saying he wished us to meet the instructor in athletics who had trained the victorious team. However we met him on the way, and all recognized him at once, for it was none other than Fred Gordon. He was very enthusiastic and invited us to a concert in the evening, to l e given in honor of the victorious team, and to a base ball game today. The people here are just as good musicians as athletes and under Fred’s direction the hand played many difficult selections with charming ease and power. Fred accompanied us to the hall game this morning and explained all the changes recently introduced, lie also told us of a new game soon to he tried, it is a ball game in which the numerous satellites of the planet Saturn will be used, his one objection being that some player may get burns. (Extract from Miss Halbach’s Diary.) July 18, 1928. We left Saturn yesterday intending to go to Jupiter, but changed our minds on the way. Last night Earle informed us that we were moving more slowly than usual on account of some resistance through which the electricity from Jupiter had to act. This morning we learned what it was, for in our path was a beautiful comet. We were all eager to inspect it and Earle said we would spend the day doing so. The comet is much smaller than the planets but has the advantage of being able to move about among them. Immediately upon landing we saw a company of people carrying artist’s materials coming toward us. They sketched us as we stood upon the car, and after so doing, presented each of us with a copy. I think I shall have mine framed when I reach home. Upon this comet we found Lucile and received the information that she is the greatest artist of the times. She is well known among the lovers of art on all the pla lets, her paintings being highly prized by them. She travels about on the comet so aptly named “The Will-o’-the Wisp, stopping on one planet or another to reproduce some beautiful scene on canvas. She showed us many of the pictures which she had made on this trip and these proved to us that she was indeed an artist of great ability. .July 21, 1928. We reached Jupiter, “the home of the orators,” to-night. We were met at the laboratory by Walter, to whom Earle had sent a wireless informing him of our coming. Walter invited us to attend a session of the “House of Law” to-morrow. July 22, 1928. We attended the House of Law to-day. As Walter had obtained some excellent seats for us, we could see and hear all that was done and said. As a very important measure was before the House for discussion, the building was crowded to the doors. The subject under consideration was a hill making it a crime for an inhabitant of Jupiter to leave the planet more than 23 twice a year or to be absent more than three weeks at a time. The lirst orator spoke strongly in favor of the bill, decrying the tendency of the youth of Jupiter to visit the ball games on Saturn. After he had, in his own opinion, proven how injurious these distractions were, he sat down. Walter now gained the door and in a few eloquent words, completely annihilated the arguments of the first speaker. In his speech great talent was discernible and we were all surprised and pleased at the power thus evinced by ore of our former pupils. (Extract from Miss Curtis’ Diary.) Aug. 15, 1928. We have at last begun our homeward journey, having only two more planets to visit, as we are now on Venus, the planet of beauty and song. We went to a grand concert last night. It was the singer’s last evening on the planet and the house was crowded. When the singer appeared, she was greeted with a burst of applause, but as soon as the music began, all was quiet. As she sang, all sat spell-bourld and when the song was ended the applause was deafening. She was recalled again and again. The first notes of her clear soprano voice awakened dim recollections within my mind. I seemed to see again the (flee Club of 1908 of the ()akfield High School. As I gazed at her beautiful face and heard again the wonderful notes of her magnificent voice, I realized that before me stood Lola. After the concert, we attended a reception given in her honor, and here we renewed our acquaintance. She informed us that she is to spend part of her vacation on Earth and part on Saturn. Aug. IT. Lola left for Saturn to-day. She has an interstellar-electromotor of her own, fancifully built in the form of a locomotive. (Extract from Miss Halbaeh’s Diary.) Aug. 21, 1928. We are now on Neptune. This planet has certainly been rightly named after the god of the sea, for it is almost entirely covered by water. We landed on one of the largest of the islands, Earle saying that he had a surprise in store for us. As we approached a house standing among the trees, a woman who had been sitting on the veranda arose and came toward us. She greeted Earle with great friendliness. He turned to us saying, “I do not think it is necessary that I introduce this friend of mine.” “It is Elsie Phelps,” we all cried. “It is Elsie, but Phelps no longer,” he replied. Elsie blushed and led us into the house, where she served us with delicious refreshments. At the first opportunity, she drew me aside and confided her story to me. She told me that he was a missionary among tin1 Neptimites, and that she liked living on this planet very much, tho sometimes she did long for a glimpse of some Earth friend. She said that they were going to visit the Earth during the Summer. (Extract from Miss Curtis’ Diary.) Aug. 26, 1928. We have now reached the Moon. What wonders have 24 C. H. MOORE, M. D. L. G. CURTIS W. E. BRISTOL A. N. McCHAIN been accomplished here, from a barren and uninhabitable place, it has become a pleasant and productive sphere. This is the result of experiments made by Frank and Earle. On their first trip, they experimented until they found out what elements were lacking in the soil and took some of it back with them for further experiments. On their next trip, they brought with them some of the needed element, and after adding it to the soil, found that there was no longer any lack of vegetation. Frank has since founded an agricultural college here and is having unexcelled success. Those who helped him carry out his plans in regard to this college, were his fellow graduates from one of the best agricultural colleges of Earth. Frank has been elected President of the Moon College. Every year those graduates wishing to remain on the Moon, are presented with a homestead while the others are taken back to their former homes and a new Freshman class prepare for a journey on the special car named “The Flying Dutchman.” Frank was at work in one of the laboratories when we first saw him and after inspecting the college buildings, he took us to one of the farms where the theories taught are put into practice. (Extract from Mr. Curtis’s Diary.) Aug. 31. We are now on terra firma. again, having completed our wonderful planetary trip. We have seen the members of the class of 1908 in their present occupations and have learned of the progress made l . each in his or her own sphere, since they left us twenty years ago. Since they are all to visit the earth during the coming year, Earle has planned a class reunion. And thus in the car of the “Claryal Dale” Thru the boundless arch of heaven we sail, Happy and gay is ever our song. As the Interstellar speeds along. And thus on our journey to other spheres, We have seen the changes wrought by years Upon the class, always up-to-date, 'Twas no other than the Class of '08. 27 CLASS WILL We, the Class of '08, being of sound and disposing mind and memory and mindful of the uncertainties of life, do make, publish and declare this, our last will and testament: 1st. We do bequeathe to the Juniors our vast knowledge of German, and our instructor, Miss Halbach. 2nd. To the Sophomore Class, our studious manner and obedience to our instructors. 3rd. To the Freshman Class, three months vacation to give them ample time to reform, also our back seats next year. 4th. To Hugh Worthing, the privilege of refusing the nomination after he has been declared elected. 5th. To Grant Shortt, a spring bed in the office, rocked by electricity, and an electric bell to awaken him in time for his recitations. 6th. To Harold Bennett, who so loves the girls, We bequeathe one of Ruth Brookins’s curls. 7th. To Clarya Gordon, whose desire we all know, A permanent home in Eldorado. 8th. To Gula Orvis, who is disliked by none, We bequeathe the bright Sophomore, Allen Sampson. 9th. To Clifford Schoonover we bequeathe a share in the Clifton Sho« Company, also the magical power of making people sneeze. 10th. To Charles Underwood, we bequeathe a manual “How to Adulterate 11th. To Chester Shortt, a permanent position in the ring, with our promise to het on the winner. 12th. To Allen Sampson, the privilege to retire to the office to partake of his luncheon to insure his future health. 13th. To Olive Susan, an automobile to convey her to school at noon, to avoid being tard.v. 14th. To Lenora Zielke, the privilege to accept a permanent position with the Standard Stone and Lime Co. loth. To Jennie Pratt, a patent laughing machine, and to Ralph Atkins, a talking machine (Ella Messner.) Kith. To Maggie Smith, a high elevation of land. (Hill.) 17th. To Harry Atkins, the right to whisper to Ora, provided Mr. Curtis is not looking. 18th. To Edna Randall, the privilege of always going home alone. 19th. To Elsie Parratt, the right to make up faces at herself. 20th. To Bessie Burns, our base ball pitcher. 21th. To Flora Morgan, a collection of “Wax Figures’ for the purpose of giving entertainments. 22nd. To Eva Paynter, the right to become a blacksmith. 23rd. To Willie Orvis, a booklet, “How to Raise Poultry. 24th. To Jennie Norton, some of “Aunt Jeinimah's Plaster to be placed upon her feet to stop her period of elongation and give time for internal development. 25th. To Mayine Schraven, the right to sit alone in Ancient History Class. 26th. To Hazel Hansen, Jessie Reynolds, Maude Hansen and Lillian Meyers, one copy of Brown's “Easy Methods for Debate. ' 27th. To Ethel Bristol and Hazel Worthing, the privilege to go with Dr. Lovely’s Medicine Show. 28th. To Ralph Randall, all our outline and reference books in Geometry, together’ with our knowledge of dihedral angles, polygons and prisms. 29th. To Mariem Smith who is a Freshie. We do bequeathe her classmate, Chessie. We hereby nominate and appoint Will Orvis Executor- of this our last will and testament, and it is our desire that he be required to give bonds for the faithful performance of his duty. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hand and seal this 28th day of May, 1908. (Signed) Class of 1908. In the presence of Chester Siiortt Clifford Boehrig Hugh Worthing, District Attorney. 29 sippgs- 4|p Mims lift .;S. i.'.fi: ?; «� ; • � ? � V t .'- -■• M fi-M-'-y , -,- immsm itiSiPMP SENIOR ROLL CALL Elsie Phelps— True to her work, her word, and her friends. Fred Gordon— The time I’ve lost in wooing, In watching and pursuing, . The light that lies In maiden’s eyes, Has been my heart’s undoing. Frank Panzei— A cheerful youth with smiling phiz. Who eats his grub and minds his biz. Myrtle Reynolds 1 teach my lips its sweetest smile, my tongue its softest tone. Walter Burns We boys all like him, for week he’s a good fellow. Lola Pratt Ah, child, you brot strange sunlight to our gloom-So carelessly you gave a thing so fair; As tho one passed thru some closed haunted room, And dropped a flower there. Earle Henningsen— A pleasing form, a firm yet cautious mind; Sincere tho prudent, cautious yet resigned. Honor unchanged; a principle professed, Fixed to one side, yet moderate to the rest. Lucile Edwards— The joy of youth and health, her eyes displayed, And ease of heart, her every look conveyed. JUNIOR ROLL CALL Gula Orvis— A smile that glowed celestial, rosy red. Love’s proper hue. Clary a Gordon— How could I forget to beg of thee, dear Violet, Some of thy modesty? Eva Payntei— I do betray myself with blushing. Claude Cragoe— Our youth and wildness shall no whit appear, But all be buried in his gravity. Hugh Worthing— I, at the center of all that has been or is to be. 31 Edna Randall— Practice teaching! It is one of the tilings that isn’t a “may” but a Maggie Smith— Her state is like that of the things in the regions above the moon, clear and serene. Harold Bennett— lie's on tin farm, with none to harm, And free from care and strife. Ralph Randall— I make it a point to be jolly. Much study, you know, is all folly. Phoebe Crumb— She has common sense in a way that's uncommon. Flora Morgan— Possessing all the power of management. Jennie Pratt— My little Sis, the thing you lack, is just a good tongue-holder. SOPHOMORE ROLL CALL Emma Hurleton— A maiden modest yet self possessed. May me Sell raven— Serenely moving on her way. Allen Sampson— If my heart is depressed with cares. The mist is dispelled when a girl appears. Ella Messner And still her tongue runs on ( but not still. ) Grant Shortt I have neither wit, nor words, nor worth, Actions nor utterances, nor power of speech. To stir men’s blood. I only blunder on. Ralph Atkins Stabbed by a white wench's roguish gray eyes. Carl Cragoe — Young in limbs, in judgement, old. Lenora Zeilke— Who steals my lovers, steals my all. Clifford Schoonover— Behold an actor am I. Jennie Norton— I love not man the less, but nature more. 32 i 4 . «• must.” always FRESHMAN ROLL CALL Marietn Smith— To show a good spirit is much help in any difficulty. Lillian Meyers- Soft peace she brings wherever she arrives. Chester Shortt— He bears himself like a portly gentleman. Ora Ferris— A face with gladness overspread, Soft smiles by kindness overspread. Clyde Morgan— Small in stature but large in works. Ethel Bristol— Her hair is not more sunny than her heart. Hazel Worthing— Impulsive, earnest, and prompt to act. Olive Susan — Odd in her ways but liked by all. Elsie Parratt— In music she finds charms. Louis Merrill— A sober sort of a fellow. Jessie Reynolds— I smile all day in my own sweet way. Lulu Ripley— Ignorance makes all things difficult; Bluffing all things easy. Bessie Burns— When I play with my cats who knows whether I do not make them sport than they make me. Harry Atkins— Silence is his one great art of conversation. Kelse.v McClmin What’s the rush? Charles Underwood — Once I was absent a whole day. Lloyd Filbey— The elements of being satisfied consist of being just like me. Nellie Hitchcock— Herself alone and none other she resembles. Ruth Brookins— How sweet and fair she seems to be. Hazel Hansen— Sincerity itself. Will Orvis— Will has the will, but will he? 33 more £i� Utarb A. prirr (truest ©elcbnu ;S'usau (Lliffurb 3i. (Olrasun FLORA LUELLA WORTHING Flora Luella Worthing was born in the town of Leroy, July 25th, 1887. She entered the seventh grade or our public school in the Spring of 1900 and was enrolled as a student in the High School Department, September 1902, graduating therefrom with the class of 1906. The following year she took post graduate work in German. In spite of her frail health, she was ever an able and ambitious student. In addition to her school work she devoted much time to the study of painting and music, in which she displayed much talent. Her health had been very poor from the time of her graduation and during the month of August her illness took an acute form. After many weeks of patient suffering, she passed beyond the realm of pain, November 17th, 1907 at the age of twenty. “And then we think of one who in her youthful beauty died, The fair sweet blossom that grew up and faded by our side. In the cold, moist earth we laid her when the forest cast the leaf, And wept that one so lovely, should have a life so brief; Yet not unmeet it was that one like that yonng friend of ours, So gentle and so beautiful, should perish with the flowers.” ERNEST DELEV AN SUSAN Ernest Delevan Susan was born at Oakfield, Wis., March 4, 1883, and died at Park River, North Dakota, April 30, 1908. Death was due to typhoid fever which followed a four week’s siege of small pox. His education was received in our local school, from which he graduated with honors in 1900. In the fall of the same year, in company with two of his classmates, he founded the Oakfield Eagle, of which he was the editor and publisher for five years, when he sold out the business. In May 1906, he accepted a position on a paper in Crookston, South Dakota. Last October he bought the Walsh County Republican at Park River, North Dakota, of which organ he was the editor up to the time of his death. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was a young man exemplary in his habits, persevering in business, and his sterling worth was apparent to all who enjoyed the privilege of his acquaintance. Our Alumni has lost one of its shining lights, and we mourn his untimely death. The remains were brought to Oakfield and laid to rest in Avoca Cemetery, May 3, 1908. 35 EDWARD A. PRICE December 10th, 1907, Edward A. Price, a graduate of the Oakfield High School with the class of 1898, died at the home of his parents in this village after a lingering illness. The deceased was born in Leroy, Dodge County, Wisconsin, July 7th 1878. When a young man he came with his parents to this village to reside and took the course in the Oakfield High School. Two years after his graduation, he went to St. Louis, Mo., to accept a position with the Post Dispatch Co. and later he was employed as billing clerk for the Brown Shoe Co. which position he held for nearly six years, being obliged to resign in the fall of 1906 on account of failing health. In September, 1905, he was married to Miss Stella Nelson of Kimmundy, III., whose untimely death from the same dread disease, occured just ten days before that of her husband. Mr. Price visited various parts of the country, in the hope that the climate would prove beneficial to his health, but he failed gradually and in August, 1907, he returned to Oakfield, to spend his last days near his parents. The remains were shipped to Kimmundy, 111., for burial by the side of his wife. He was the fourth of those who have left the portals of our beloved High School to enter the Gates of the City Celestial; and there awaits a happy reunion of the members of his class, who will never again meet here in an unbroken circle. CLIFFORD HENRY GLEASON. On the 17th day of May, 1908, Clifford, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs Thomas Gleason, died at his home after ten months of illnes at the age of sixteen. Clifford entered the Junior Class of the High School Department, Sept. 9th, 1908, but on account of poor health was forced to discontinue his work during the latter part of October. The deceased was born in Eldorado, Sept. 11th, 1891. He resided with his parents in this village for several years and received most of his education in the Oakfield Public Schools. He was very popular among his fellow students who sincerely mourn the loss of this beloved comrade. They paid their last tribnte of love and respect to him by accompanying the body to its last resting place in Avoca Cemetery. O, not in cruelty, not in wrath, The Reaper came that day; ’T was an angel visited the green earth, And took a flower away. 36 MISS JENNIE PRATT MISS JUTTIN MISS WILSON MISS CURTIS The Lyceum Society was organized and the constitution signed by each student, September 3rd, 1907. The Lyceum is the first society of its kind in the High School. The purpose of its organization is to secure to its members, powers derived from a discipline of the mental faculties by practice in debate, composition, elocution and music. This year each student has been required to gain three points in rhetoricals; a debate counting two points, a declamation or a paper one point, and music one half point. By the organization of the Lyceum, the required rhetoricals are made more interesting and the spirit in which they are given, more enthusiastic. 'I he members of the society have taken an important part in debating, the contests being between representatives of two classes. The following are some of the interesting subjects that have been debated : Examinations in School, Election of United States Senators, Athletics to be made compulsory, Housing of the Poor, Supervision of Elementary Education, Negro Suffrage and Corporal Punishment. 1 liese debates were generally given with a spirit and an enthusiasm which showed that the debates had been carefully prepared. They were greatly enjoyed by the audiences and fair decisions were rendered by the judges. The regular meetings were held the second and fourth Fridays of the calendar month, in the afternoon. Every third meeting was held in the evening on the Thursday preceding the regular Friday. Our programs have shown great variety in their nature. Music has been a leading feature and parliamentary practice, an interesting feature of every meeting, has proved very instructive to those who took an active part. The Lyceum is still in its infancy but it has already shown that it offers an avenue of learning thru which a valuable training can be gained that can in no other organization be better secured. DECLAMATORY CONTEST The Annual Declamatory Contest was held at Worthing Hall Friday evening, March 27th. Several weeks before the contest the Junior, Sophomore and Freshman classes elected members of their respective classes who were to represent them in this contest. The following students were chosen : for the Juniors, Jennie Pratt, Eva Paynter and Maggie Smith; for the Sophomores, Ella Messner and Clifford Schoonover; for the Freshmen, Hazel Worthing, Ethel Bristol and Nellie Hitchcock. The Seniors, for some unknown reason failed to elect a representative. The contesting students worked diligently and faithfully to win the honors for their respective classes and deserve special praise for their endeavors. Upon the evening of the contest, tho the weather turned out to be very unpleasant, all classes 39 were on hand to support their speakers with untold enthusiasm. The various class coiors were in evidence and yell they had in plenty. We never can forget that Freshie yell; “O! Gee, Can’t you see, We’re Freshies, yes we be.’’ I he contest was wrell attended, showing that in our work we had the support of the patrons of our school. We were also glad to welcome a large delegation from our neighboring High School Mayville. We certainly enjoyed our visit at Mayville at the time of their contest and from appearances, we judge that they can say the same of their visit here. The following was the program as rendered : Music - -- --........................................... McKnight’s Orchestra Death In The Mines Ella Messner Her First Appearance - - -............................................Jennie Pratt Chorus ----............................................................High School Glee Club Death of Paul Donbey.........................................................Nellie Hitchcock A Soldier of the Empire - -..............................................Maggie Smith Music - McKnight’s Orchestra The Famine........................................................................Eva Paynter Toussaint L’Overture - Clifford Schoonover Chorus.................................................................High School Glee Club How Tom Sawyer Whitewashed the Fence Ethel Bristol Passing of the White Swan Hazel Worthing l,s'c - -- -- -- -- -- - McKnight’s Orchestra The judges of the contest were W. B. Hill, M. D. of Milwaukee, Prof. Oscar Bauers, Principal of Juneau High School, and Prof. A. A. Farley of Oshkosh Normal. They awarded third place to Ethel Bristol, second to Hazel Worthing, and first to Jennie Pratt. After the contest our Mayville visitors, judges, members of the School Board, contestants and teachers were invited to the Bank Hall where luncheon w-as served by the High School Girls. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing at Worthing Hall, where the young people both resident and visitors thoroughly enjoyed themselves and report a verv pleasant time. Fhe district declamatory contest took place at Oshkosh, Friday evening, April 24th. Our „ contestant w-as accompanied by a number of her fellow- students and teachers. Stormy weather again arrived just in time to cast a gloom over the contest, yet a small but enthusiastic crowd appeared in the Auditorium of the Oshkosh Normal School to support their respective candidates. Representatives of the following High Schools took part in the contest : Berlin, Neenah, Clinton-ville, Wautoma, Appleton, Hortonville and Oakfield. Oakfield did exceedingly well but not good enough to carry off a place. Tho not convincing the judges of our contestant's ability, we are still proud of her and look forward with a fond hope to the time when the Oakfield High School will stand first in contest work. 40 THE JUNIOR RECEPTION There is an old superstition regarding Friday the thirteenth. Nothing, it is said, that is planned for this date ever turns out well. The superstition, however, failed to assert itself on Friday evening, March thirteenth, when the Juniors royally entertained the Faculty and the Members of the Senior class. The reception was a success from beginning to end, every committee having performed its part in the most commendable manner. The Juniors had tastily decorated the Bank Hall in preparation for this reception. Upon entering the hall, all were especially attracted by the cozy appearance and beauty of the place in which all were to enjoy a very pleasant evening. The main part of the evening was spent in playing games, working out puzzles uniquely prepared by the Juniors, contesting for prizes and listening to a large number of new selections furnished by a phonograph. A great deal of interest was taken in identifying the baby pictures of those present. Some succeeded in picking out the pictures of all their schoolmates and teachers, while others could see very little resemblance. The vegetable race drew forth a large amount of enthusiasm, the faculty especially taking a very active part and displayed special agility in this contest. The evening entertainment was concluded and climaxed by the serving of a well prepared luncheon. As a remembrance of the evening, each was presented with a card upon which was fastened the school pennant. All went home feeling that the Juniors excelled all in their entertaining powers. CLASS SONG (Tune “Love Me And The World Is Mine. ') Tonight we leave our High School days. And out into the world we’ll go To seek fair lands and honest ways Of adding fame to what we sow. Oh, dear school days gone forever. We would leave thee never. But we see bright ways beyond, Where we hope to make life's story One of fame and glory; Tho we'II cling to memories fond. CHO.—Schoolmates, friends and teachers dear, A fond farewell we bid you here; As we now leave forever, And our barks away we steer. We’ll ne’er forget the old school days, With all their pleasures, joys and fears; The teachers worthy of all praise, Who’ve helped us all in these past years. Classmates as tonight we sever We will still endeavor To work well tho it be late, Seeking honors rich and royal, Showing we are loyal, To the Class of 1908. CHO.— OAKFIELD SONNET O! the I-ady “E” was tall and slim, O! the I.ady “E” was fair, And Sir Hugh, her lord, was stout of limb, And his legs were long and his eyes were dim, And he wore a stiff hat with a flat narrow brim, And she was uncommonly fond of him, And they were a happy pair. 41 OAKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GLEE CLUB A new feature which made our Lyceum Association and our new Athletic Association Constitution fade into insignificance, was added to our High School this year. This feature, which bore the characteristics of being entertaining and useful as well as ornamental, was the Girls’ Glee Club, founded by Miss Curtis. It comprised most of the feminine beauty and talent in the school. They were certainly entertaining; no one dare say they are not useful; and as for being ornamental, no High School in Wisconsin has a Glee Club to compare with them in appearance. The Club, however, lacked one thing which would have made it a howling success, and that was “boys.” The lx ys begged, pleaded and even threatened dire results in order to be allowed to sing with the Glee Club; but all in vain. They were cruelly told that they were not wanted, and to climax the whole affair they were informed that singing was not in their line, which statement we all know to be an absolute untruth. Suffice is to say, that the boys have sworn eternal vengeance and plan on humiliating their fair sisters by organizing in the near future, a strictly “Boys’” Glee Club, which will, without a shadow of a doubt, excel by its melodious harmony. Understand, please, that no girls need apply. But in spite of this serious drawback, the Glee Club did even better than was to have been expected under the circumstances, both when they sang at Lyceum meetings and when they helped to fill out programs at various entertainments. 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And that day dawned, sad to relate, in Economics class debate. “I'm right,’’ said one, in tone severe, “I’m right,’’ the other, loud and clear. “Utility, not value, see, determine what the price shall be.’’ “Entirely wrong, that can’t be true,’’ declared the other, he who knew. And that was all that they would say and neither of them would give way. And now no more the class are mute, but rise ofttimes in hot dispute. And I am sure they always will, for there they are disputing still. We all like the Juniors, We all like the Juniors, We all like the Juniors, Have stabbed in class. QUESTIONS Was it an abcess or an abyss that the man about to sacrifice himself fell into? What is Ralph's idea of the Roman Family? Did you hear about Miss Curtis’s date? Why does Clifford read Robert’s Rules of Order? Of what delicacy is Chester very fond? Ans. An Olive. What is the matter with Ralph’s tongue? Why is Carl’s head like a Roman’s? Why does Jennie Pratt wear a bow on the top of her head? Why does Lenore go to Fond du Lac so often? Why does Ralph sit beside Ella in Ancient History Class? Why do the Freshies blush when Mr. Curtis looks at their Algebra papers? Why was Miss H.........proud of the Sophomores? Who was told that any little fool could do that? M. R., Explain the difference between valorem and advalorem duties? HEARD IN THE CLASS ROOM M iss H......to R.............“What is an excommunication?’’ R......, “A ban put upon a single man by the Pope.’’ C......, “Couldn’t a married man be excommunicated? Miss C......R.........,“Why are gold and silver used as a medium of exchange?” R......, “They are portable and invisible. Miss C......, “I knew that mine sometimes were, but I didn’t know that everybody’s were. Teacher, “What constitutes a Roman Family? Student, “The father, the mother, the sons, the unmarried daughters and their sons. “When two students of equal intelligence and sincerity quarrel, both are probably right. 1 he recipe for perpetual ignorance is :—Be satisfied with your opinions and content with your knowledge.” 1 eacher, “What can you say of the surface of the brain?” Student, “The brain has many deep and irregular convulsions. Ralph (translating), “He divided the pupils.” Allen, “The Romans were artesians. 1 eacher, “Hugh, what is the difference between a hermit and a monk? Hugh, “A hermit is a man that lives alone, a monk is a man who lives together. 44 HIGH SCHOOL GLEE CLUB 1908 THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Hie Athletic Association of the Oakfield High School was first planned during the year of IW -7. The Constitution was drawn up by a committee appointed for that purpose, but upon wing presented to the school was found to be unsatisfactory. Nothing more was done in regard to it until this year, when a new constitution was pre tnted, adopted and the officers of the society elected. I he purpose of the Association is to promote and control all athletics in the High School. 47 The present officers are: President, Claude Cragoe; Vice-President, Flora Morgan; Secretary, Lola Pratt and Treasurer, Ralph Randall. The constitution allows all members of the High School, the instructors thereof, the instructors of the grades, and all the members of the succeeding Freshmen classes to become members of the association by paying a membership fee and abiding by the rules of the constitution. The three principal games of this year were football, tennis and baseball. A great deal of interest was shown in football during the season and we had a number of good games. The team was greatly encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by the school and its hearty co-operation with them. Tennis became very popular with the students and teachers on account of being the first year of its existence in the school. As a proof of this, one need only recall the picture of the teachers mowing and raking the lawn, pulling weeds and removing stones, thus preparing the courts; also the ardor with which they and the students played after this work had been accomplished. We at present have two courts which are in constant demand. All are given an opportunity to enjoy the game as there are a number of rackets provided by the association and placed at the disposal of the students. Plans were made to organize Basket Ball teams but had to be given up on account of the extra work which the students were doing and the difficulty experienced in securing a hall. A base ball team has just been organized which we know will be a credit to the association as is shown by the start which they have already taken. On the whole, our association has been successful and plans are now being made for the further development of athletics during the coming year. FOOTBALL Considerable interest was taken in football this year and a team was organized somewhat earlier in the season than in former years. Taking into consideration the amount of material we had fora football team, we can justly say that the team earned all its honors. 1 he members of the team were as follows : Left End Left Tackle Left Guard Center Right End Right Tackle Right Guard Quarter-back Right Half-back - Full-back Left Half-back Charles Underwood Louis Merrill Frank Panzer Earle Henningsen Walter Burns Grant Shortt Clifford Schoonover Claude Cragoe Fred Gordon (Capt.) Hugh Worthing Allen Sampson The season was opened by a game with the Fond du Lac First High School team, played at Oakfield on October 5. Tho the Fond du Lac team outweighed the Oakfield team by an average often pounds to the man, the members of the latter did not loose their grit, and only after a hard fight did Fond du Lac win the game by a score of 27-0. The second game was played at Brandon on Oct. 12. The Oakfield team was determined to uphold the tradition that no Brandon player ever crossed the Oakfield goal line, and they succeeded in so doing, for at the conclusion of the game the score stood 11 0 in favor of Oakfield. The third game was played at Fox Lake on Oct. 19. The Fox Lake team outweighed the Oakfield team, fifteen pounds to the man, but as usual, this did not daunt the spirits of our boys. However, tho they fought desperately, the advantage which their superior weight gave the Fox Lake team was too great to be easily overcome and at the close of the game, the score stood 27-0 in favor of Fox Lake. 48 On Oct. 26, the Brandon team met the 'Oakfield team on the Oakfield gridiron, witli the intention of retrieving their defeat of Oct. 12. Tho they put up a brave fight, they could not withstand Oakfield's superiority. They lost the game by a score of 31 0. The last game of the season was to have been played with the Fox Lake team at Oakfield on Nov. 2. When the time and the team arrived, difficulty arose in regard to the eligibility of members of both teams. As the matter could not be adjusted, the Fox Lake team left the field and thus forfeited the game. During the fall of 1906, arrangements had been made for two games with the High School team of Horicon, one game to be played at Oakfield, and one to be played at Horicon. The former was played as scheduled, the Horicon team meeting defeat with a score of 64-0. Tho Horicon had promised us a return game, it appears that it places little value in its word, for we have never been given the opportunity to play that game. BASE BALL The baseball team as organized in the Spring of ’08, lines up as follows : Alien Sampson - Earle Henningsen Arthur Burleton Walter Burns (Capt.) Claude Cragoe Charles Underwood Frank Panzer Fred Gordon Hugh Worthing Two games have been played thus far, one with Rosendale, March 27, and one with Mayville on May 2. The score at the conclusion of the first game was 5-4 in favor of Oakfield. The second game gave the victory to the visiting team by a score of 7-6. A promising future lies before the team. First Base -Second Base Third Base Short-stop Left Field Center Field Right Field Pitcher Catcher “THE FRESHIE’’ O! The thotless, foolish freshies, How they bragged, when Sophomore’s Hag They removed from Sophie’s Wigwam. But the freshies, kiddish freshies, How they longed to hold class meetings. How they longed to organize. Organize like Juniors, Seniors, Organize like Sophomores. But our wise and worthy teachers Soon declared they were not able. Said they were too kiddish acting, Said they were incompetent. O! The thotless, foolish freshies How unwise they always seem, Always laughing, always giggling. Always trying to be supreme. 49 A SOPHOMORE. WANT ADS. Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted preferred. Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted W anted Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted W anted Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted one except a W anted Wanted Wanted so much. Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted Wanted : Nothing1—I am perfect. - Ella Messner. : The pleasure of hearing a hen crow. Ralph Randall. : Strength enough to pull down the Seniors' flag. —-The Juniors. : To know the difference between a palm garden and my head. Jennie Pratt. : A fireman for a cook-stove. —Lola Pratt. A picture of the Class Pin. —Fred Gordon. : Information regarding Chester Shortt’s swollen face An interested party. : A tutor to teach the correct pronunciation of words in the class play. - Hugh Worthing. : Company for a young lady of about sixteen years of age, solid build. Young man Edna Randall. : Some one to be Frank with me. Myrtle. : A Bill —Lucile. : A place where I can spend my Sunday evenings. Harold Bennett. : To see Chester without a grin. —Interested Party. : A belt which will stay fastened. - Ethel Bristol. : A High School Hair Cut, like the college guys have. Grant Shortt. : A ripping (Ripon) good time. Ralph and Hugh. : “A” in deportment. —Jennie Pratt. : A patent for our “Block Pavement”. —Juniors. : A good speaker. Sophomores. : An apparatus to look through a'building to see if anyone got ahead of me. — Hugh Worthing. : A position as night clerk at hotel Thayer. —Fred Gordon. : Someone to curl my bangs every morning. Clifford Schoonover. : Permission to play with all the Physics apparatus. —Freshman Boys. : People to please take notice of my “Merry Widow”. L. G. Curtis. : A space left in the pupils to be filled by suggestions. —Jennie Pratt. : The privilege of going immediately into the house to work my Algebra when any-showman walks home with me. Hazel Worthing. : A merry Widower. Flora Morgan. : A more congenial seat-mate. —Lucile Edwards. : I o change seats with one of the Senior Girls so that I will not have to turn around Bessie Burns, : A device for jumping off cars. Allen Sampson. : A patent for keeping grass stains from my clothes. —Hugh Worthing, : A new way for fixing my hair. Jennie Pratt. : A person to meet me at the school-house at seven thirty. —Chester Shortt. : All boys in the High School who can sing. Applyatonce. High School Glee Club. Wanted: A new position for my feet. —Grant Shortt. Wanted: A position as water-boy on a base ball team. Any team wanting such apply to — Grant Shortt. Wanted: A new supply of Stories. —Mr. C. Wanted: A large feather bed to be delivered at the school-house and to be used by me as a resting place during my free periods. —Charles. Stranded: At the C. M. St, P. Depot, Oshkosh Wis. an angry young lady. Escort cati claim the same by hastening to the aforesaid depot, apologizing profusely and truthfully (?) for his gross neglect and promising never to be delinquent again. Ella Messner. Wanted: A cover for the flour chest, so the baby won't fall in. —H. A. Ripley. 50 QUESTIONS What is the difference between utility and value? Why did the students laugh when Miss C.......-.........told Jennie that she talked to much? Why does Hugh use “Education” so much? What makes Myrtle blush so prettily when Frank Thompson visits school? Since when did Eva’s brain weigh fifteen pounds? What makes the practice teachers look so warm after teaching? Why are Fred and Lucile so good in school? Why does Ora prefer jumping out of the window to some other things? Why didn’t Harold ever claim his curl from Ruth? Why doesn’t Hugh take the chair oftener in parliamentary practice? What makes Physiology class so interesting to all the other students? Who was it that took a tumble in Mediaeval History class one day? What made Ralph forget his necktie? Why does Lenore’s skirt rustle so? What makes Clarya look at the senior president so much? Why does Mr. Curtis always go to South Byron to take the train? Who is Guli’s favorite Bible character? Why does the Glee Club enjoy singing “The Flag of the Free?” When did the Freshies become capably of conducting their own affairs? What is the matter with Lulu’s complexion? How did the Seniors ever happen to agree upon a class pin? Did the Juniors ever study United States History? Who wants to wear Fred’s class pin? Why does a tablet upon whose cover is a pictur of a freight train attract Lola's attention? Why couldn’t Fred begin the siege of Boston? Why not use a crowbar instead of a lever, Lola? What did they have for desert on Desert Island, Lucile? Why doesn’t Walter always open his book and face the East? Why need we use good English in German class? Frank, Has the Earth corners? When did Lucile meet “King Cong?” What became of the Junior's souvenirs of the Senior’s pennant? Maggie, What are carets and how do you use them? Was Burns a handsome man? What became of Grant’s apples? Who used gasoline and water and who did not? What time was it when the clock struck two and when did Elsie get her breakfast? Walter, Who was “anxiouser” than Frank to tell it? Who was going to put down the Whiskey...................rebellion? Edna, why are cows like glass? When and where did Mr, Curtis loose the face in his watch? Why didn’t Miss Curtis go to Oshkosh, Friday the thirteenth? When do the hens crow, Ralph? What made Hazel so sweet hr Commercial Geography class one day? Lulu, What caused Cuba to shrink to a length of two hundred fifty feet? Miss Curtis, Wherein lies the connection between Botany and Bed-spreads? What mad Chester look so sad a few weeks ago? What did Walter say while charging the Lyden jar? Who thinks that he can give hjs brother a few points in boxing? Why did Clarya prefer going to Rosendale instead of staying to the contest a few weeks ago? Who got cold feet one Sunday night while visiting a girl who lives in a green house on the corner? Who lost a couple boxes of candy one night in a game of tennis? Why are some of the boys anxious to go to Mayville? Why is there such a good sale for face powder in Oakfield? Why was Miss.............jealous when she said, “Grant, pay no attention to the rest of the class, direct all your attention to me.”? Why was Miss H’s mouse a natural phenomenon? 51 FRESHMAN ALPHABET A stands for Atkins, who leads all the yells. B stands for Bessie, who no secret tells. C stands for Clyde, whom none can surpass. D stands for Dunce, who is not in our class. E stands for Ethel, who gets up so early. F stands for Filbey, whose hair is so curly. Ci stands for Great, which we all hope to he. H stands for Hazel, so pretty to see. 1 stands for Inquiries, which we all make. J stands for Jessie, who is learning to bake. K stands for Kelsey, so tall and so slim. L stands for Lulu, so pretty and trim. M stands for Mariem, our president so smart. N stands for Nellie, wrho in the contest took part. O stands for Ora, so shy and so cute. P stands for Parratt, who plays her pa’s flute. Q stands for Quarrels over class colors bright. R stands for Ruth, who studies all night. S stands for Shortt, whom Boehrig did punch. stands for Teachers, a jolly good bunch. U stands for Underwood, so big and so fat. V stands for Vacant, the seat where Louis sat. W stands for Willie, who has a head free from defect. X is a mark, which means your work is incorrect. Y stands for the Yells we made one Friday night. Z stands for all the rest, whose names wouldn’t fit right. A COLUMN FROM THE SATURDAY BLADE. Side Talks with Boys. ChesterS.: No, Chester, your being over-weight did not make any difference. The fight was not under rules. We refer you to Boehrig’s ’’Book on Training for Boxing.” Ralph R. : The fact that you cannot whistle a tune is due to lack of practice. However, we suggest that you go out into the woods alone while you are learning. Willie O. : We suggest giving the chicks a mud bath. It will improve their complexion. Hugh W. : 'The proper mode of conversing with a lady is to talk in a loud voice about politics, etc. Make her think you know how the universe should be run. She will think differently about you. Clifford S. : h our case is hopeless. We refer you to Mrs. Rorer’s book, “How to refrain from being silly’’. Allen S.: h es, walking up a long hill every evening will develop the muscles but is liable to blister the feet. Go slow. 52 Uncle Rufus. Side Talks with the Girls. Hazel W.: It is not considered correct to correspond with a young man upon so short an acquaintance, even if he is connected with a show troupe. Lucile E.: You will find beeswax and butter an Excellent lotion for removing freckles. Edna R.: You can get rid of your surplus flesh by avoiding all foods containing fat or sugar. Try walking three miles each morning before breakfast. Jennie P. : Your case hardly comes under our department. Your sore tongue is probably due to its being loose at the base and wagging too easily. Consult a doctor and have it fastened. Ella M. : Your forward manner is evidently due to a great sense of your own importance. See answer to J. P. in this column. Flora M. : Do not go after him. Wait patiently; he will probably return. Lola P. : No, the duties of a fireman do not include blowing the whistle. Myrtle R. : Do not despair. Remember that this is leap year so you still have a chance. Ethel B. : Yes, it is proper to have two male callers on the same evening, provided you send one of them away before the other arrives. Lulu R. : No, the candy man did not care. Aunt Mehetable. Mellen’s Food—The best food for growing babies. They cry for it. Testimonial: My mother fed it to me all last summer and I gained seven pounds. Hugh Worthing. Mrs. Wilson’s Soothing Syrup. Will keep the baby from crying. Testimonial: Mother always keeps it in the house and I find it invaluable when I feel like crying. Clifford Schoonover. Horlick’s Malted Milk—No other baby food like it. Obtained direct from Oakfield High School Laboratory. Testimonial: 1 have been fed nothing but Horlick’s Malted Milk since birth. Bill Orvis. Testimonial: I have used it for some time and find it invaluable in my work. Miss Curtis. Mother’s Baby Guard (patented)—four foot square—folds up when not in use— easily set up anywhere—relieves the mother from care, trouble and anxiety—baby has sixteen square feet—can cling to the rail when on its feet, and settle back on floor when tired so is helped in learning to walk NATURALLY. Testimonial: My Grandma finds it invaluable when I am out of school and recommends it heartily. 53 Allen Sampson. THE ALUMNI Mary E. Armitage (Fisher) Annie G. Armitagre ( Babcock) Helen P. Beede (Gill) Wm. H. Burns Grace E. Darling: ( Chegwin ) Nora M. Filbey ( Hoag) Delbert A. Hoag Mildred S. McGlone ( Stark) Florence Whitmore ( Van Sickler ) 1891 Fond du Lac. Wis. Norge. N. D. Oconto. Wis. Appleton. Wis. Fond du Lac. Wis. Sunny side, Wash. Sunny side. Wash. Denver. Col. Fresno, Cal. Bookkeeper. Fruitgrower. A. Ruby Armitage (Edwards ) Chas. A. DeVoe Orpha L. Dille ( Cotterill ) Emma H. Filbey (Hubbard ) Nellie O. Raymond Edwin A. Ripley Jo. F. Briggs Ed. H. Burns Rush Leslie Burns Robert N. Filbey Tillie G. Neeb Jessie E. Neel) Belle H. Ripley Mariem T. Smith Elric P. Worthing Myrtle A. Worthing (Barber) 1892 Oakfield. Wis. Rosendale. Wis. Miladore. Wis. Laona. Wis. Oaktleld. Wis. Mandan. N. D. 1893 Montreal. Can. Portland. Ore. Soudan. Minn. Appleton. Wis. Fond du Lac. Wis. Fond du Lac. Wis. Iron Mountain. Mich. Oakfield. Wis. Fond du Lac. Wis. Oakfield. Wis. Physician Lawyer Bookkeeper Bookkeeper Physician. Teacher. Teacher. Teacher. Teacher. Lawyer. Frank L. Cowles Maude A. Doyle Edward J. Filbey Edith E. Orvis Eftie L. Ripley ( Mack) L. Edna Armitage Carrie E. Ball ( Hinz) Elizabeth Hatch Frank R. Hubbard Edna A. King ( Carpenter) Barbara R. Ripley Ida M. Shortt (Hill) Lillie Smith Nellie E. Smith Clara A. Smith 1895 Oakiield. Wis. Oakfield. Wis. Nashville. Tenn. Oakfield. Wis. Little Falls. Minn. 1897 Oakfield. Wis. St. Paul. Minn. Chapin. Iowa. Echo. Minn. Oakfield. Wis. Oshkosh. Wis. Enderlin. N. 1). Oakfield. Wis. Oakfield. Wis. Gentry. Ark. Merchant. Teacher. Teacher. Bookkeeper. Assistant P. M. Butcher. Teacher. Teacher. 54 1897 Guy F. Wells New York. N. Y. Teacher. Archie G. Worthing Iowa City. Ia. Teacher. LeoF. Worthing Deceased. John J. Zielke Grand Junction, Col. Lawyer. MarieZielke ( Rogers) Grand Junction. Col. Gertrude A. Ripley ( McLean ) Laurin. Mont. 1898 Katherine V. Burns Oaktield. Wis. Jay H. Burns Hutchingson. Minn. Dentist. Estella Filbey Allenshurg. Wash. Teacher. Susie M. Fay Whitewater. Wis. Teacher. Eugene C. Howard Oaktield. Wis. Mail Carrier. Cora Howard ( Worthing) Oaktield. Wis. Kent A. Morgan Minot. N. I). Bookkeeper Anah B. Monroe Marinette. Wis. Teacher. Edward A. Price Deceased. Leslie M. Sinotte Roslyn, Wash. Telegrapher. Elda M. Walker ( Spillman) St. Paul. Minn. 1 i Harold Warner Appleton. Wis. Student. Katherine I). Wilcox Oaktield. Wis. Lizzie M. Wise Oshkosh. Wis. Student. Clara A. Zielke Grand Junction. Col. (Jashier. Ida M. Zielke Appleton. Wis. Stenographer. 1899 • Margaret M. Armitage ( Day) Schiocton, Wis. Forest G. Dille Miladore. Wis. Mail Carrier. R. Anna Gray Indianapolis, Ind. Teacher. Lottie G. Holland Deceased. Came A. Holland Oshkosh. Wis. Student. Edna B. Hudson Winneconne. Wis. Teacher. Theresa M. Lamb ( Anderson ) Janesville. Wis. George (J. Price Menominee. Wis. Student. Emma Daisy Rifrley Minneapolis. Minn. Teacher. Hiram J. Smith Chicago. 111. Physician. Golden C. Wells ( Ryan ) Oneida. Tenn. Kathryn A. Whitmore (Colburn) Fresno. Cal. May E. Wookey Oaktield. Wis. Edna N. Worthing (Corcoran) Fond du Lac. Wis. 1900 Elva K. Bentley LominL Wis. Teacher. With M. (‘a rrier Oshkosh. Wis. Student. NTina M. Gordon Oaktield. Wis. Music Teacher. Ruth I. Gray Fond du Lac. Wis. Student. Philip C. Hatch Chapin. Iowa. Farmer. Dora C. Henningsen Oaktield. Wis. Teacher. e M. Lur ej Oaktield. Wis. Guy E. More Byron. Wis. Farmer. Grace A. Orvis Oaktield. Wis. Ass't Cashier. Bussell R. Ripley St. Lotiis. Mo. Elect. Eng. Albert M. Russell Superior. Wis. Teacher. Ralph P. Steen Los Angeles Cal. St. Car Conduct. - Eraest I). Susan Deceased. Wulfeeti. Taylor Beaver Dam Wis. Mechanic. With M. Town Oaktield. Wis. Olive M. Town Oaktield. Wte. 55 ! 1901 Thomas .1. Burns Jefferson. N. D. Bridge Builder Emily A. Carrier (Price) Kin wood. Wis. Will A. Cook Winneconne. Wis. Grace A. Culver (Jesse) Waupun. Wis. Estella Ehrhardt (Manners) Brownsville. Wis. Herman A. Ewald Brownsville, Wis. Farmer Phoebe E. Hiti Oak field, W1h. Genevieve M. Lamb Oshkosh. W|h. Edward J. Lurvey Oak field, Wis. T. Archie Monroe Aberdeen. S. I). Brakeman Mabel E. Morgan Edgerton, Wis. Stenographer Katie E. Orvis Oakfield, WIk. Librarian Louise A. Schmidt Oak field, Win. Miner A. Walker St. Paul, Minn. Machinist Guy A. Warner Milwaukee, Win. Clerk St. Paul 1902 Frances H. Bray ton Appleton, Wis. Student Blanche L.Gray Lamartine. Wis. Kenneth Hatch Chapin. Iowa. Farmer Gula Hobbs (Voyer) Stevens Point, Wis. Vida R. Lurvey Oakfield. Wis. Helen C. Paynter Oakfield, Wis. Ha rold C. Russell Superior, Wis. Phoebe C. Walker Pond du Lac, Wis. Lulu M. Worthing Oakfield, Wis 1903 Georgia Benedict«Culver) Helen Smith Erwin Geelan Fred Ripley Chester Ripley Ralph Warner Oakfield, Wis. Oakfield, Wis. Enderlln, N. 1). Madison, Wis. Minneapolis, Minn. Oakfield, Wis. Farmer St udent 1904 (Four year course) Helen Smith Erwin Geelan Fred Ripley Katie Orvis Gula Hobbs (Voyer) TREMONT HOUSE 1905 Mabel Austria (Worthing) Beatrice Brookins Alta Day Lutie King Grace Lamb Harvey Mailer Clara E. Messner S. Amory Smith Bert W. Wells Frank E. Willard Lula M. Kinyon Clara L. Maxliekl Frank T. Morgan Jessie I. Paynter Grace E. Town Doris E. Worthing Flora L. Worthing lone A. Worthing Lila M. Worthing Edward Cragoe Alvin Ehrhardt Ethel McKnight Marshall Moses Lillian Pratt Jessie Ripley Lee Underwood Grant Wells Oak Center. Wis. Oakfield. Wis. Appleton. Wis. Oakfield. Wis. Oshkosh. Wis. Ripon. Wis. Oshkosh. Wis. Oakfield. Wis. Oshkosh. Wis. Neenah. Wis. 1906 Ion. Iowa. Oakfield. Wis. Ripon. Wis. Oakfield. Wis. Oakfield. Wis. Fond du Lac. Wis. Oakfield. Wis. Fond du Lac. Wis. 1907 Ripon. Wis. Oakfield, Wis. Oakfield. Wis. Aniwa. Wis. Oakfield. Wis. Ripon. Wis. Oakfield. Wis. Oshkosh. Wis. Teachfcr. Student. Teacher. Student. Student. Farmer. Student. Clerk. C. N. W. Ry.Office Teacher. Student. Teacher. Clerk. Bookkeeper. Deceased. Tel. Operator. Bookkeeper. Student. Farmer. Teacher. Student. Student. 58 THE OAKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL CALENDAR 1908-9 1908 Sept. 7. School opens. Nov. 28. Thanksgiving' Day: legal holiday. 1909 Dec. 19. Christmas vacation begins. Jan. 4. School resumed. Jan. 22. First semester closes. Jan. 25. Second semester opens. Feb. 22. Washington’s birthday: legal holiday. Mai'. 27. Spring vacation begins. Apr. 5. School resumed. May 30— 1. Memorial Day: legal holiday. June 8. Class Day. June 4. Commencement Exercises. COURSES OF STUDY FRESHMAN YEAR 1st Semester 2nd Semester Algel ra Algebra English English Physical Geography (24 wks.) Botany (12 wks.) Commercial Geography, Spelling, etc. Physiology SOPHOMORE YEAR Bookkeeping Arithmetic English English Ancient History Ancient History Botany Business Law JUNIOR YEAR Geometry Geometry Mediaeval History Civics Elect two English English German German Economics English History SENIOR YEAR Physics Physics American History American Histor; Elect two English English German German Advanced Algebra Theory and Art: 59 Review ♦ BOARD OF EDUCATION A. N. McChain, Director W. E. Bristol, Treasurer C. H. Moore, M. I). Secretary FACULTY L. G. Curtis, Principal Norma C. Halbach, Assistant Margaret M. Curtis, Assistant Nelle Wilson, Grammar Dept. Ida C. duttin, Intermediate Dept. V. Maude Bucher, Primary I )ept. SENIORS Walter Burns Lucile Edwards Fred Gordon Earle Henningsen Frank Panzer Elsie Phelps Lola Pratt Myrtle Reynolds JUNIORS Harold Bennet Claude Cragoe Phoebe Crumb Clarya Gordon Flora Morgan Guli Orvis Eva Paynter Jennie Pratt Edna Randall Ralph Randall Maggie Smith Hugh Worthing SOPHOMORES Ralph Atkins Emma Burleton Carl Cragoe Ella Messner Jennie Norton Allen Sampson Clifford Schoonover Mayme Schraven Grant Shortt Lenore Zielke FRESHMEN Harry Atkins Ethel Bristol Ruth Brookins Bessie Burns Ora Ferris Lloyd Filbey Hazel Hansen Maude Hansen Nellie Hitchcock Kelsey McChain Louis Merrill Lillian Meyers Clyde Morgan Willie Orvis Elsie Parratt Jessie Reynolds Lulu Ripley Chester Shortt Mariem Smith Olive Susan Charles Underwood Hazel Worthing OAKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI President—Lillie Smith Vice President—Guy F. Wells Secretary—Grace A. Orvis Treasurer— Lillian Pratt GO HIGH SCHOOL STATISTICS. NAME AIM TO ADORES HATES AGE TENDENCY LACKS FEELS Fred raise chickens “Bessie” to fan out Shortage to be an athlete self control sure Myrtle be happy “Thompson11 to be alone Huggage to smile flesh at home Walter be a pharmicist a good time quitters Rummage to grow fat conceit contented Lola marry “Harry” obscurity Marriage to laugh height gay Frank teach Miss H. spats Manage to learn spunk hopeful Lucile be useful “Willie” to be rushed Sausage to joke nothing calm Earle go to U. W. jokes criticism Garbage to change length lonely Elsie be dignified study nonsense Courage to be sensible expression quiet Hugh be an educator girls to be beaten Tonnage to argue constancy im portant Clary a grow thin boys to be fat Plumage to flirt variety flighty Claude grow fat someone to be thin Adage to help width pensive Jennie P. look pretty languages mice Postage to rave bluffing rushed Clifford go on the stage violin work Kidage to fool sense smart Lenora have a beau freedom cats Selvage to be absent perseverance haughty Allen have a good time long walks study Damage to cut up confidence doubtful Ella become noted slim fellows to be shut out Ravage to be known forethought positive Kelsey cultivate a deep voice “Jessie”- school Carriage to be slim breath narrow Ethel declaim a certain one unknown Dotage to waste time decision popular Chester have a girl Ella “Ralph A” Cabbage to loll around grace spunky Lula take it easy powder puff boys (?) Baggage to giggle a complexion carefree Will help Hazel Mariem to declaim Tillage to blush thethreedimensions queer Hazel be a prima dona to be praised common things Savage to please to please in the clouds Prof. secure a home “Woodland” gardening Cottage to miss trains time play 61 SENIOR PARTY On the 20th of May, the Bank Hall was once more the scene of festivities. The Senior class, remembering the pleasant time they had enjoyed on the occasion of the party given them by the Junior Class on the 13th of April, had determined that they would not l e outdone in social ability. The Hall was prettily and appropriately decorated with the class colors, purple and yellow, and High School Banners. Various games and guessing contests entertained the guests most successfully. One of these which created much amusement, was the writing of a German story. Delicious refreshments were served, the favors being the Junior class colors. Dancing to the music of a graphaphone was the program for the remainder of the evening. The guests departed declaring that they had a most enjoyable evening and that the Seniors were a “grand success” in the art of entertaining. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 62 STANDARD LIME STONE CO. OAKFIELD, WIS. . . Wholesale and Retail Dealers in . . Lump Lime, Ground Lime, Hydrated Lime, Portland Cement, Plaster Paris, Plastering Hair, Crushed Stone, etc. Try our Ground Quick Lime It is the Latest and Best Lime Product We make a Specialty of Fuel Wood by the cord or carload We carry a full line of Pressed and Common Brick, Partition Tile and Drain Tile WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE ARE YOU SORE? That’s right. (Jo and get sore. Because you got a little jolly 1 landed to you. We knew you would. That’s why we wrote it. It wasn’t anything to get Sore at any way. Why look at what we gave Some of the rest. Yours was nothing at all Compared with them. But then, if you feel like that. 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O’BRIEN DRY GOODS GO. FOND DO UO, - - WISCONSIN Special Reductions Indies’ Tailor Made Suits, Coats, Skirts, Jackets and Waists MARKED WAY DOWN. Suits at $11.50 $18.48 and $14.40 that were originally sold up to $80.00 Skirts, .Jackets and Waists, all beauties, all marked down to rock bottom prices Wash Dress Fabrics Reduced Ginghams at 11c, worth 15c, Cotton Voiles at 9c, worth 19c, Dotted Swisses at 11c, worth up to 22c. Bargains in Whitt; India Linen, Swiss Muslins, Checked Dimities, etc. O’BRIEN DRY GOODS CO., 26-28 Main St., Fond du Lac, Wis. ECONOMY Is nothing more than “getting your money’s worth” You get more than your money’s worth when you buy DANIEL WEBSTER the Finest Flour ever produced F. L. CULVER, Oakfield, Wis. Distributor HELMER MILLING CO. The Distributors for Fond du Lac, County. Also Dealers in Seeds, Cements, Lime Land Tile, Sewer Pipe and Building Material. ALBERT E. ISAAC CORRECT ST V LE GARMENTS . . FOR . . WOMEN AND CHILDREN A STRICTLY ONE PRICE STORE CONSIDERINC; QUALITY OUR PRICES ARE ALWAYS TIIE LOWEST ALBERT E. ISAAC HO S. MAIN ST. THE COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK FOND DU LAC, WIS. Is looking for desirable young ladies and gentlemen to Open Savings Accounts in their Bank 3 per cent Interest Allowed on Amounts from $5.00 up At the urgent request of many of our customers, we have decided to open a retail department which will be conducted separate from the wholesale business. When you are in the market for anything in our line call at the Brick Building. Don’t patronise Catalogue Houses, patronize Home Trade. We will agree to save you at least ten per cent on anything offered by Catalogue Houses. Cream Separators Vehicles of all kinds Manilla Rope Feed Cutters Machine Oil Binding Twine Gasoline Engines Rake Teeth Corn Huskers Spring Tooth Harrows Chain Links Hay Loaders Steel Land Rollers Manure Spreaders Side Delivery Rakes Riding Cultivators Rubber Hose Binders Grass Seed Sowers Plush Spreads Mowers Wheel Barrows Belting Threshing Machines Wagon Springs Plows Sprocket Wheels Farm Wagons Pulleys Lawn Mowers Stock Racks Road Carts Oil Cans Grind Stone Harnesses Whips We can furnish repairs for any machine in existence. Repair up your old machine early and buy your repairs of us. We can save you some money. ANDERSON VEHICLE CO., West Second Street. O. H. ECKE W. W. HUGHES COLLECTIONS GERMAN SPOKEN ECKE HUGHES ATTORNEYS AT LAW WITH (iOOl) WILL FOR EVERYBODY OFFICE HOURS N:UO TO 12:00 South Main street PHONE RED 1 :IIO TO 0:00 Fond du I Ac. yyik. “Be it known unto you that work done by us has that nice snow white finish?” MOTTO:- Everything returned but the dirt. We Family Iron IIPtf a i jh FiLjt LI Wash By a Electricity Specialty Fond du Lac Steam Laundry E. G. HEATH, Mgr. L. BOGIE, Agent. DR. T. W. CO AD . . DENTIST . . 107 N. MAIN ST. FOND DU LAC, WIS. OFFICE PHONE BLACK l !� 4 - RES. PHONE BLACK 4(12 Teeth can be made with or without plates, with perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Come in and we will explain it to you. Open Sundays or Evenings by Appointment. THE HUBER BROTHERS Wholesale and Retail Dealers in DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS Physicians Prescriptions Carefully Prepared by Competent Druggists Strictly Pure Ground Medicinal Herbs, Roots and Spices WINDOW SHADES CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES Books, Stationery. Wall Paper, Paints. Oils, Glass, Brushes, Etc. 36 So. Main Street, Fond du Lac. Wis. Wall Papers, Window Shades, School Supplies, Athletic Goods, Souvenir Post Cards, Paints and Oils . . Headquarters for . . Strictly Pure White Lead and Linseed Oil. All the latest Designs and Colorings in Wall Paper at popular prices A large stock of School Supplies, Athletic Goods, Souvenir Post Cards and Window Shades Come and tell us your wants before buying Wall Paper or Paint and Oils BURNS BROTHERS Druggists Oakfield. Wis. C. HENNINGSEN . . DEALER IN . . LUMBER, COAL AND ALL KINDS OF TILE Have a Telephone Put In by the OAKFIELD TELEPHONE CO. AND TELEPHONE ALL YOUR WANTS $1.00 a month will give you prompt service day and night. We connect with the Wisconsin Telephone Company which furnishes service to all important cities in the country ittUler Jflakrr of Portraits by Pbotograpfjp JfonP Du Car IHtsronstn T. S. ARTHUR . . JEWELER . . Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Cut Glass, Hand Decorated China, Etc. In fact everything to be found in a first Class Jewelry Store At Very Lowest Prices Classes Fitted to Order. High Grade Watch Repairing. T. S. ARTHUR, Jeweler FOND DU LAC, WIS. PALMER HOUSE CORNER BILLIARDS AND POOL CORNER BOOTH AND WHITE ST. Cigars, Tobaccos and Fresh Peanuts J. D. LURVEY E. F. DARLING Proprietors You Can’t Afford to Ignore Us ! If you were about to build or remodel your residence you would not consult a music teacher about the proper manner in which to do the work. We are not music teachers but are experts in the installation of Plumbing and Heating Systems and can inform you what is best adapted for your building. This information with prices for doing such work we cheerfully give for the asking. AHERN - McCOY CO. 22 E. Second Street - Fond du Lac, Wis. I O. O. MORGAN OAKFIELD, WISCONSIN DEALER IN WILD LANDS and IMPROVED FARMS Village and City Properties EXCHANGES OF ALL KINDS GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION Every Kind of School Books at GRACE LYNCH’S •BOOK STORE- 73 So. Main Street, Fond du Lac, Wis. SECOND HAND SCHOOL BOOKS BOUGHT AND SOLD 116 SOUTH MAIN STREET E. r. bogie UP-TO-DATE IIAR1SER HIIOl AGENT FOR Fond du Lac Steam Laundry finer of —character elements satisfactory ever handled, these shoes is a fectly do feet, without in the yfains fj Leathers of the finest texture and workmanship of the best—a certain dain u line and grace of proportion —good taste—all of these combine to make the the most popular and $3.00 shoe we have JThe fitting of pleasure,so per conform to all least losing the pretty shoe outline. MAYFAIRS are splendid wearers. Kraus-Bauer Shoe Go. FOND DU LAC. WISCONSIN DO YOU EVER GET HUNGRY ? WHEN YOU 1)0 STOP AT Your Uncle’s Lunch Room lO N. MAIN STREET Try Our 15c Dinner Specialty Good Coffee OPEN ALL NIGHT Main Office and Lobby of Fond du Lac’s New Young Men’s Christian Association Building 19 E. FIRST STREET VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME FOOTWEAR = — FOR= == GRADUATES The young man and young lady who are about to graduate, will certainly want something choice in Footwear. We’ve made preparations for this event, and we are showing the choicest of Styles in High and Low Cut Footwear SPECIAL OFFER ! We will allow ten per cent discount on Footwear to Graduates We shall take pleasure in showing these choice styles to anyone interested GEORG S' 70 S. Main SI. Fond du Lac’s Foremost Exclusive Shoe Store PATENT APPLIED FOR “Kan’t Come Off” Fly Shut for Cows Tested during the summer of 1907 Resulting in No Falling off in quantity of Milk during Fly Season. Manufactured and For Sale by THE FOND DU LAC AWNING 8c TENT CO. FOND l� l LAC, WISCONSIN. Price $ 1.00 each or $ I 0.00 per dozen. To Secure immediate shipment send draft or P. O. money order with order. Holstein Friesian Cattle BEST DAIRY CATTLE ON EARTH Best for Milk. Best for Cheese. Best for Veal. The equal of any as economical Butter producers. Our herd is very strong in the best blood of the breed. Call and look us over. Visitors always welcome. F. J. BRISTOL SONS GO. OAKFIELD, WIS. TAYLOR PRICE Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Cement and Farm Seeds OAKFIELD, WIS. — FOR SALE = GUERNSEY CATTLE, DUROC JERSEY HOGS YOUNG STOCK ON HAND AT ALL TIMES PLEASANT VIEW FARM, J. H. Beirne, Prop. Best Goods at Lowest Prices Men’s and Boys’ Coats, Hats and Caps, Lawns, Worsteds, Linings at Wholesale Prices A. E. KLOCK 8c CO. General Merchant SOUTH BYRON, WIS. A. J. ZIELKE CO. General Machine Shop, Engine and Machinery Repairing OF ALL KINDS Oakfield, Wisconsin PAY BY CHECK Pay your hills in a business-like manner, by check. It greatly facilitates the conduct of your business, both private and commercial, while at the same time your funds are absolutely safe. Business conducted through a bank is always more dignified. Even if you use your money from week to week and month to month, pay it out through this bank. The returned checks are legal receipts for every bill you pay. And besides, it is very often more convenient to drop a check in the mail than to drive over bad roads to pay a bill. If you have real estate or other deals to make, make them through us. We make no charge for handling the funds and protecting both parties. In fact, any transaction involving money from $1.00 up can be made to advantage through the bank, and we offer you banking facilities without charge. We pay 3 per cent interest on time deposits. Safe deposit Boxes to rent at $1.50 per year. Commercial and Process Printing Embossing Paper Ruling and Binding Blank Book Manufacturers •Itfcititmi} (Larits attit ’tatimtcru a BANK OF OAKFIELD OAKFIELD. WIS. A. J. DECKER. President C. A. GALLOWAY, Vice-President H. O. LEWIS. Sec . Treas. C. B. BRIAN. Manager jfonti tiu Har, (L tts. ED. WORTHING PROPRIETOR WORTHING HALL OAKFIELD, WIS. CONSOLIDATED HIGHLAND CREAMERY CO. OAKFIELD, - WIS. A. N. MCCHAIN FINE DECORATING AND PAINTING ALBERT GRABOW HORSE SHOEING OAKFIELD, WIS. ALL WORK GUARANTEED OAKFIELD, WIS. C. E. UNDERWOOD VETERINARY SURGEON OAKFIELD, - WIS. USE WELLS’ NEURALGIA CURE A. G. WELLS OAKFIELD, - WIS. Will save you money on your next Suit of Clothes if you give them a chance. They carry a fine line of ready-to-wear Clothing— namely, the Hart, Schaffner Marx make—also a complete stock of all kinds of furnishing goods. If you cannot get a fit in ready-made clothes, they have a large tailor shop in connection which turns out guaranteed Clothes. Give them a chance on your next Suit of Clothes. They will treat you right.