Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Dayton, OH)

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1 ali ' vi 'ISA ff' ' 1 FOREWORD The history we are here reviewing is more important than most histories. The eminent people mentioned have done and will, in the future, do more important things than any group of men and women ever assembled. We have just time to skim through this chronicle and get the most important names and events in every period. INTRODUCTION - The Dark Ages The introduction deals with The Dark Ages or kindergarten days. During this Stone tBlockD Age many prominent people, whose names appear with those ot' the graduating class today, were introduced into civilization. They are Charles Blank, Bud Gray tfrom whom the class gets its business abilityj, Phil Huffman and Elise Biechler ffrom whom the class gets its stump-speakersl, Betty Clement, Sherman Shonk, Dwight Prugh, also Iulian Lange and lack Storms fthe originators ofthe momentous intellectual powers ofthe elassl, Mary Louise Matthews, Charles Walter, Tom and john Ferneding twhom no one could possibly tell apartl, Sue Eichel- berger, Bill Siebenthaler, and the flirting three, even then, Marianna Rehling, Charles CBunnyj Nleyers, and Ianie Ohmer. Thus the tribe originated at what is now the Harmon Avenue School. I. The Age of Discovery and Exploration Lucy Ann Rice and Phyllis Eiehelberger, deciding that they would start exploration in the first grade, appeared in this period. Martha Lou Nlunday, the little girl with the big hair- ribbons, joined us as soon as they found her too smart for the kinder arten. Later on in the year, the author of this review, even then on the lookout for epoch-making material, decided to join us. Here in the Age of Discovery and Exploration, we discovered there is such a thing as learning. Ever since we have been trying to make use of this discovery. II. The Middle Ages-Part 1 Many prominent people joined our already worthy class in the second period. This Critical Period was destined either to make a class which would have lasting influence on the genera- tions to follow or be lost to posterity. The latter fate was not for this class! Ray Mack, Austin Young, Maliel Evans, and Maribel Adkins added their respective talents to those already possessed by the class, and Dane Prugh came to give lack Storms competition and to earn for the class the reputation of having the two most all-round boys in Oakwood history. III. The Middle Ages-Part 2 There was very much of historical importance in the third chapter. Therefore, more time will he taken in reviewing it. We met for the first time: Dick Lott, Laurence Nlorier, David Paull, Marge Davis, Nancy Levis, Mernie Arnold, Rosemary Lindeman, and Mary lane Boyles. Nancy Ohmer joined our class, having been held back a year because of illness. Tom and lohn Ferneding and Phil Eichelherger left the first of the year to return in the ninth grade. We must note that this year ended the annual Spring Festivals which had always been given on Talbots' lawn. We had been fairies and elves the preceding years. This year they ended the festivals with a big International Pa eant. We represented Dutchmen in the pageant. Yah, Tat is so !ll I Qi 9 il-t ci f' r M- JN. Q Baa M 7 4 -to li .,,7.-:fc l I i i l l

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jane Obmer: Charles Walter Band-2, 3, 4 0ak l.eaf - 4 lntramurals Business Willingness becomes a man OUR SENIOR HOME-ROOMS Mildred H ostetter: The first part of' the year in Wliss Stilwell's home- room we talked about hobbies and had several unusual exhibits. Later we discussed problems of misfit girls ot' today and ways of approaching them helptvully. Girls have also brought to school worth-while magazine articles dealing with character and education. All of our study has had a definite relation to our final training for college. Laurence Morier: ln Nlr. l'larsh's home-room we have had numer- ous discussions on colleges, vocations, and character. YVe have supported all school projects, have taken care of' families at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and have been one hundred per cent in flmrn and athletic ticket sales. lVe have been well represented in citizenship and scholarship. Phil Huffman: . - - - - . ll' 'V .Nz i as 2 '- :'- This year the discussions in bliss Harvey s home- X 'th Ah ilrtm is our ldvlbui' in h 'V' 'mtl room were based chiefly on the schools we shall attend next year. Since each girl reported on a to make our home-room discussions as practical as possible by discussing problems which are vital certain college, we all obtained valuable informa- tion about the dif'f'erent schools. Every Friday we brought up problems concerning every-day life. Through these discussions we feel better prepared for life after graduation. to us today. Yve discussed school affairs, col- leges, current events, vocations, theatrical pro- ductions, and had a good time with occasional jokes and arguments to enliven the discussion. SENIOR ADVISERS Jlzinr Slffwelf, Jlzinr Ifarvely, Jlr, Ilanrfz, Jlr. .llnrffn Some of' us have been under your guidance for six yearsg some of us have not been so fortunate. All of' us, however, have known the sympathetic understanding which has been yours. This year has been probably the best of all, and as it is our last, we leave it with a feeling that we have been properly prepared for next year and the years to come. We are all sincerely appreciative of havi had you fior Qnnie-rooiil advisers. l J l The Class of 56 ,X 5 ty. Bliss Stilwell Mia Harvey r. Harsh Mr. Martin t ' N

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Thus have we followed the fortunes of the people we will now have to call Harmonians, for Harmon School, to dis- tinguish them from a new tribe which first made its appearance in what they called The Cottages located on Shafor Boule- vard. The initial members of this tribe endured many hard- ships while their superior institute for learning was being erected. We shall call this tribe Shaforites, for Shafor School. It is well to remember that they were to become a rival, in later years, with the Harmonians for the superiority of all elementary schools. The foremost of the Shaforites were Cecile Fischbein, Helen Ankeney, Bob Ede, Wilbur Hall, jack Wolfe, Frances Slade, Lois Cornell, Lillian Feinerer, Dorothy Headington, Martha Wilson, Marianna Will, Eugenie Weber, and last but not least, Doris Van Patten. Thus ends the review of one of our most important and eventful chapters in our entire history. IV. The Middle Ages-Part 3 This year, the last of the Middle Ages, witnessed the many bouts at Harmon to determine who was the more skilled in the art of self-defense in spelling bees, arithmetic races, etc. It was here that Milly Hostetter joined us and first attracted every- one's attention by her blue and red checked dress. Bob Baker, Wilbur Deuser, Dot Pritchard, and Iim Kuhns came to help make the class even noisier, although the teachers had thought this an impossibility. The Shafor clan was increased not so much in quantity as guality this year by none other than Harry Burnett, Kenny itt, Alger Broadstone, Clarence Schuster, and Ieanne Moore. Ianet Gates and Austin Young decided to become Shaforites instead of Harmonians. At the same time Eugenie Weber left Shafor for Harmon. Could there possibly be any connection there, Austin? To sum up the events briefly, we came through the Middle Ages, The Critical Period, when the principal powers were wondering just what we were made of, with great success and no need for any Reconstruction, V. The Revolutionary Era 'Twas in this period, entitled the Revolutionary Era, that we revolted against the society which proclaimed us as its children. We were no longer infants! We now went to dancing-school and had love affairs just like grown-ups. Fran Slade and jackie Wolfe had the most prominent affair at Shaforg Ianie Ohmer and Laurence were the best pair at Harmon. It was during this Romantic Period that Steve Gilman joined our class. Perhaps that accounts for his bashfulness in spite of all Marge can do. Steve Smith came at this time, too. But it took Ianie Kiefaber quite a few more years to make him give in, after his first shock. George Nicholas was another new- comer during this chapter of our history. The Shafor group celebrated its entrance into their new school this year by presenting an Egyptian play written by the latest edition to the class, lane Liming. Other new members of the class were Solomon Maeder, Bill Nash, Charlie Thrasher, Mary Lewis, Iean Snyder, Marjorie Kennett, and Eileen Cornell. They all helped with the play, the costumes and scenery being made by the class members. The play was a gala affair. Even the Harmonians were invited. Cecile Fischbein did a toe-dance for Ianet Gates, the Egyptian queen, and Bob Ede, her king. Maribel Adkins left Harmon for Shafor this year. At the end of the year Lucy Ann Rice left us to return in the twelfth year. ln the spring the Shaforites held a Lawn Fete to dedicate the Kathryn Wright Park. VI. The Conservation of Energy Problem Here our teachers tried hard to make us do homework. On the other hand, we exhausted ourselves learning how to conserve energy. There were many royal football and basketball battles fought between the two tribes. Three new girls entered