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

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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

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“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

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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