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

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th© students are required to take the same studies, but in the Junior tnd Senior years considerable freedom is allowed in the selection of subjects. Special attention is paid to the practical side of the education, the pupils being given training in Commercial Law, Geography, Arithmetic and Bookkeeping. 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, Trigonometry. Full courses in English, History, and German are offered to all the students. With the above subjects in the curriculum ample opportunity of securing a complete High School education is offered to all. During the past year valuable additions have been made in the physical laboratory, in physiological and biological apparatus, and in the library facilities. The present equipment makes it possible to conduct the work of the school in a very efficient manner. The literary and social sides of the High School Life are features of importance as is shown by the great interest manifested by the students in them. Both Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs have experienced a healthy growth under the leadership of the Misses Donaldson and Watson. The Lyceum has passed thru a very successful year and, by giving students opportunity of debate, declamation, and parliamentary practice, has become a part of the High School that cannot he easily dispensed with. Students have during the past year taken a keen interest in athletics. Strong teams in Basket Ball, Tennis, and Baseball have been organized and many friendly contests with neighboring schools have taken place. Our school has a strong corps of instructors who, under the able direction of the principal, L. G. Curtis, have completed another successful year in our history. Mr. Curtis has charge of the Sciences and Mathematics; Miss Binnie of English and American History: and Miss Breitreutz of German and History. Miss Watson has completed successfully her second year in the Grammar department and Miss Donaldson in the primary department. Miss Ida Juttin, who had charge of the intermediate department, resigned her position on account of sickness at home. Her position has been filled by Miss Weidner and Miss Curtis, the latter being in charge at the present time. The School Board consists at present of A. N. McChain, W. E. Bristol and C. H. Moore, M. I). We are fortunate in having as a board of education men who are friends of the institution, interested in our welfare, and efficient in the performance of their duties. In conclusion suffice it to say that the Oakffeld High School and its patrons have reason to be proud of its student body, its teachers, its offi cials, its progressive history and its accomplishments.

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FARE THEE WELL Though we possess a comprehensive language, it is difficult to find words with which to express our deep appreciation of the kindness, the patience, and the sympathy our teachers have shown to us during the years of their work in the Oakfield High School. Short, bus , happy years they were and therefore it is with regret that we say good-bye to our teachers. It is our desire to do credit to their teachings and ever in the future we will look back to the happy dayswespe itin theschool house on the hill with Miss Binnie, Miss Breikreutz, Miss Curtis, Miss Donaldson, Miss Watson and Mr. Curtis as our friends and teachers. Their memory will be embedded deeply in our lives. Farewell; what more suitable or beautiful word can we find with which to bid adieu? That one word conveys more good wishes for happiness and welfare than the finest and glowing speech could ever give. Teachers. Good-bye! Goodbye! We wish you all happiness and prosperity and hope that you will always remember the High School of Oak-Held. “Fare thee well! And if forever. Still forever, fare thee well.’