Oaktown High School - Oaklore Yearbook (Oaktown, IN)

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Ronnie Hanger is usually happy and gay, Except when teachers get in his way. For hot rods and racing he is a fiend, And at the drag races he can be usually be Vera Richardson the shy one of the class, At eating candy will never be surpassed. She's undecided as to what she will be, So we will all just have to wait and see. And next we see Greg Mitton, by name, Who is remembered for his dancing fame. This boy's one obsession, Is engineering as a profession. Janice Morrison the next one of us, Is quiet and never raises a fuss. And for her future, so we hear, She is looking to nursing as a career. George Arthur, from the farm hails, He's not very big but tough as nails. A barber he is planning to be, We think he'l1 make it, wait and see. Now here's a girl who changed her name, By getting maried it isn't the same. Lola Kehoe at the head of our class, Is very smart and sure to pass. Here I am at the end of the line, And I'm no poet as you will find. I've tried my best to introduce us to you, SEED Mistakes I've made plenty, corrections, few. Neil Holcomb CLASS CLASS FLOWER: Varigated Carnation. CLASS COLORS: Ice Blue and Silver. CLASS SONG: Stardust. MOTTO: Promise little and do much.

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CLASS POEM We the class of '59, Will soon be leaving our school behind. lt's been twelve years of work and fun, But twelve good years for everyone. Kay Maynard, the first in our hall of fame Is a girl who is always about the same. There's never a job too large or small, She does her best to please us all. Bruce Leak, the president of our class, Goes with a certain Bruceville lass. He plans to be an engineer, He's sure to make it, I have no fear. Kay Ivers is this girl's name, But I doubt if it will remain the same. For Kay is engaged to a Vincennes boy, We wish her much happiness and joy. Junior Rinsch, who from Freelandville hails ls very good at driving nails. He's helped build houses with his carpentry skill At this he surely fills the bill. Jeanette McMillin along in our line, ls as likeable a girl as you will find. To be an artist is her ambition, We bet she succeeds under any condition. Bob Bond, the boy we call Snake, A barbering course plans to take. He's been the Cassanova of our class, And has had his charm over many a lass. Kay Wilson is known by all, She has dark hair and isn't very tall. She's always good for a laugh or two. And keeps us all from feeling blue. We see a boy in a Chevrolet, He drives this car almost every day. Bruce Mayall is this lad's name, Short and blonde and always the same. Karen Wolfe, the musician of our class, Is a tall, red-headed lass. After high school with her knowledge, She plans to attend a business college. Frank Beaman the next in line, Is full of fun all the time. He likes to play cards, as you can see, A gambler he will surely be. Betty and Leo Whitson are a brother and sister team It isn't very often that this is ever seen. Betty a beautician plans to be, And Leo a card shark, says he. Margaret Snyder can be seen from day to day Working at the local IGA. She's known for her personality wherever she may go And at getting acquainted she isn't very slow

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CLASS PROPHECY One night as I sat watching and studying the stars, a thought came to my mind. I wondered if I could induce the stars to inform me as to the where- abouts and vocations of my High School Classmates of '59. I resolved to try, so I fixed my attention upon a particularly large and bright star and by super concentration I finally persuaded it to treat me with its secrets. The first thing I saw was my old home town. Many changes had taken place since I had last seen it ten years ago. My attention was focused to Kay Maynard who is now an English Pro- fessor at Indiana State Teachers College. Kay had finally achieved her goal for which she had worked so hard for during our high school days. Jeanette McMillin noted for her artistic talent in our high school days was away at the first showing of her latest series of modern art paintings at the Capitoline Gallery in Rome. I was told that Vera Richardson was accompanying her for a long awaited trip abroad. I decided to take a tour of recently completed housing development erected by the Arnold Rinsch Construction Company. I was surprised to find Mrs. Lee Kehoe, the former Lola Bowlin, living in one of the beautiful homes with her husband Lee and their young daughter. While driving through the business district a most unusual building caught my eye. I stopped, out of curosity, to see what it was. Three pros- perous young gentlemen escorted me in. They introduced themselves as Leo Whitson, Ronnie Hanger, and Frank Beaman, three of my former class- mates. They informed me their casino had taken all of the Las Vegas gambling trade. Leo insisted that my husband and I dine in their spacious dining room. While dining I glanced at the next table to see the former Karen Wolfe and her husband Neil Holcomb who is now a very successful graphical engineer. I stepped over to chat with them for a minute and they insisted on my husband and I joining them at a dinner party in our honor that evening at the Country Club. I accepted graciously and excused myself. I left my hus- band at the huge barber shop owned by Bob Bond and George Arthur. I de- cided to have my hair set for the evening and I was very much surprised to find Betty Whitson the owner of the exclusive parlor. I spent the remaining part of the afternoon shopping. I happened into an exclusive Lady Ellen Shop. I found Margaret Snyder the owner. She informed me that her husband Jerry Risley had given up trucking to manage the many Lady Ellen Shops throughout the United States. I bade her fare- well and returned to my hotel. My husband was waiting for me to freshenup for the evening so I rushed to dress. After arriving at the club the first person I saw was Janice Morrison. I rushed over to have a chat with her. She told me she was the Home Ec- onomics and Biology teacher at Oaktown High since the retirement of Mrs. Springer in 1965. Presently in strode the most eligible bachelor at large Bruce Mayall who is now an executive of the Prudential Insurance Company. Along with him came Greg Mitton who is a most successful civil engineer. After a while Bruce Leak and his wife, Ginger, happened in. Bruce is now an expert aero- nautical engineer. At last in came Kay and Larry Dardeen. Kay is the former Kay Ivers. She apologized for being late. She explained of her difficulty to get a baby- sitter. After a most enjoyable time I had to leave all my friends once again, since I had to set hair for the First Lady of our Land the next day. You see, I'm her personal beautician. Much later in the comfort of my own living room, I sat gazing at the stars wondering what they held for each of us. Kay Wilson