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

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---- CLASS WILL ------ ----- We, the Class of 11)10 in the county of Fond du Lac and State of Wisconsin, being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish, and declare, this to be our last Will and Testament: First, we order and direct that our executor hereinafter named pay all our just debts and graduation expenses as soon after our graduation as may be convenient. Second, After the payment of such graduation expenses and debts, we give, devise and bequeath as follows: To Lulu Ripley a book, “Love is a joke and all those partaking in this folly are jokers.” To Earl McOumber, a ease of Milwaukee’s Best. To Carl Hoffman, the right to grin and grin and grin. To Leona Lurvey, the right to spoon on Grandma’s porch with (2 () at least once and no more than five times a week. To Agnes Merrill, a free trial box of anti-blush healing balm. To Olive Susan, how to bluff, sting the boys, and make dates. To Gertrude Jones, a box of anti-fat compound: also a box of adhesive plaster such as the tailors use; and one receipt, for Lemon pies. To Nina Osier, the right to like at least a hundred and love only one. To Ward Large, the privilege of wearing anything to make him shorter. To James Fisher, the right to grin, kiss the girls, play ball, and go strolling. To the Sophomore girls, the right to serve free lunches. To Elsie Parratt, the right to go Kauling as often as she wishes. To Harry Atkins, a tutor to instruct in Special studies. To Ethel Bristol, the right to become white, withouttheuseof powder. To Chester Short, our love for Olive. To Milton Ehrhardt, a book on, “up-to-date automobiles and motor cycles. ” To Ruth Paynter, the right to hide just before dismissal. To Herman Sonn and Kelsey McChain, the exclusive right to escort girls home from church. To George Meyers, the right to represent our school in the heavy weight ring. Lastly, we make, constitute and appoint .Jack Newton to be Executor of this our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills. In witness whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our name and affixed our Seal, the eighth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ten. Class of 1910.

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As he lied away to northward. To the land of his effections. Tall as the pine tree in the forests. Straight as the arrows of the Dakotas, Is our faithful schoolmate Jennie, Who has fought and won the struggles Of the school life in the past. Of the honors that are won. She it was who never whispered When the many numerous voices Called to her and tried to tempt her. Great men die and are forgotten. Wise men speak, their words of wisdom Perish in the ears that hear them. But Ralph’s voice shall always linger In our thots and in our memories And a picture shall go with it Of a lad with rosy blushes, lie it was who tried to conquer All his lessons and his labors. And his mind did always wander Toward the Held of his ambition. To be pastor of his people. Then there’s Mayme who dwells among us. Quiet as a fawn in springtime, With a calm yet sweet expression. For her ways have won the children Whom she lured by tales and stories, Tales of birds and beasts of forest. Straightway down the trail came walking One who planned and talked to others. Talked of stage and its attractions. And his hearers ever listened To these tales which strangely pictured All his fancies, all his longings. You must guess him—you must know him. ’Tis the prophet of these people, Tis the writer of this legend “Farewell” we extend to friends and teacher Farewell! Oh our happy school days. All our hearts are buried with you All our thots go omvard with you, We come not back again to labor. We come not back again for pleasure, But our course shall be directed Toward the fasti y sinking sun, Toward the land of wealth and plenty. Thus our lives have just begun.

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THE SENIORS’ ADVICE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1911. Members of the class of 1911: 'l ou all wish to graduate, we aresure. Let us give you the “key of “how to become a Senior.” Fear into the main room three or live minutes late so as to cause a sensation. You will appear to be lots busier, if you rush about. 1 luring the opening exercise .period at noon prepare your American I listory lesson. Never wait for the signals and always talk when going into classes. Also if you have something to say to your classmate during the class period, say it. Ignore the existence of the instructors—they do not care to be noticed. (By the pupils) To get a standin with the Prof, be sure not to keep your Physics experiments up to date. During nice weather skip at least once a week and do not attend Senior class meetings regularly: that isn't why the President calls them. And when you do go, for variety, have a scrap,once in a while as to who the class officers are. If you faithfully follow out these instructions you will surely follow in the footsteps of the members of the class of 1910. - ---THE SENIOR RETURN r - --- The Juniors were completely mystified by receiving invitations from the Seniors inviting them to a “soiree1 at Lamartine. After consulting the dictionary as to the meaning of “soiree 1 which was found to be, “an evening party, the Juniors grouped together to discuss the mysterious affair. It was known that a dance was to be given at Lamartine the same night, but some of the Juniors believed the “soiree” part to be a “bluff.” However acceptances and regrets were sent to the Senior President and the Juniors awaited expectantly the great event. The Seniors proved true to their word and the two classes together with the teachers were transported to Lamartine on a hay-rack drawn by four horses. There they greeted the town with lusty songs and yells, and, upon entering the village hall, the aggregation attracted no little attention and admiration( ?) The evening was spent in dancing and at midnight all trooped upstairs to supper. The tables were beautifully decorated with smilax and cut flowers. After finishing the bountiful repast, the teachers were called upon for short speeches and received hearty applause for the same. A few hours more of dancing and after the strains of “Home Sweet Home” the party departed for home. All agreed in declaring the Seniors to be royal and unique entertainers.