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

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 Oakfield High School

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Editorial Staff

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THE 0AKF1ELD “In each and all lie the opportunities of an archangel as the majestic oak lies unfolded in the acorn.” As Lydia Maria Child uttered this expression she must have thought of the development of the child from the beginning. much of which lies in the early education in the public and high school. We recognize the fact that however perfect the acorn may appear, without placing it under favorable conditions we cannot expect the prospective majestic oak. It Is to these conditions that I wish to call your attention as offered in Oakfield High School. Even though our village is comparatively small, surely the citizens of Oakfield can boast of a high school of high rank and standing. The size of the school is an important factor to consider in the step from public to high school. In a school of this size the individual receives greater attention. which often proves the success of the pupil from the rural school, especially. While obliged to “paddle his own canoe” in the large high school, here he is watched carefully as an individual. We first of all would like to call your attention to the accommodation offered by our school. We have a large, spacious building which, though not distinctly new. is well proportioned and cheery in appearance. The assembly room is large and bright, seating nearly fifty students at the beginning of this year. The recitation rooms are handy and well suited to the purpose. No recitations are conducted in HIGH SCHOOL the assembly room, giving the student a good chance to do his studying without interruption. Our science laboratory, though small in size, has a very good equipment for experimental work with bright prospects for additions next year. Our library is large and contains a large variety of reference and fiction books suited to all ages. Together with our building accommodations we offer a good course of study, which, as arranged, is suited to the development of an all around boy and girl. While impossible to give in this short treatise the real value of all the studies I will endeavor to show the general trend of the work and Its value. We offer an elective course to juniors and seniors and hence supply a varied course to be chosen by upper class-men. After taking the required studies for two years the student has a partial foundation on which to choose for himself the nature of his remaining work. Each and every one of the branches has its particular value, but some may prove of greater value than others in accordance with his future plans. Although science is a field of great dimensions we offer a standard which should prove of great value to the person either preparing himself for a future course or a practical every-day application. He or she comes in direct contact with nature in its diversified forms by taking advantage of these courses and thus fits himself as a greater factor in the