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

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JUNIOR ROBERTfAcCLA sophomore eon c v IN n PRIN.L.G. CURTIS FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE RUTH PAYNTER FRESHMAN EDITOR

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FOREWORD ZEE Goforth little booh of mirth! For thou hast received thy birth. Go forth, and change to smiles the tear And bring to all the wealth of cheer, Fear not that some may ash How hard has been the tash. To mahe each johe, and tale, and rhyme And still get thee out on time. Fear not the criticisms smart, Tis but the voice, and not the heart, Tis a humble volume, it is true. But if you will read it thru. You may find some pleasure. In our little High School treasure.

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CIf (Dakftrlti $tgl) rliool The history of the Oakfield schools has been one of progress and growth from the time of its organization as a district school to the present time when we lind it occupying a high place among the schools of the state and making for itself a still greater name. The interest of the community was tirst directed toward the idea of a High School in 1888, when a three year High School was organized with Charles Elkintop as its first principal. In 1903 one year was added to the course of study, and in 1906, a second assistant was employed in the High School. The following have acted sis principals of the school since organization, Charles Elkinton, two years: ,1. M. Burke, two years; Myron E. Keats and B. L. Bohm. two years: A. M. Olsen, four years; B. W. Bridgeman, three years; George DeGuire, one year: F. L. Foote, two years: A. F. Hansen, one year, and L. G. Curtis, four years. At present the Oakfield High School offers two courses of study to its students, the English and the Scientific. During the first two years all