Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Dayton, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1952 volume:

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Her guiding influence was felt by all and will remain with many in the years to come. A teacher of English and adviser for the Girls' League, Mrs. Brown took an active interest in every student. Her wise counseling and cheery smile will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. A A 4 FOREWORD In this era of atoms, rockets, and speed we thought it appropriate to choose as a guide for our Acorn tour of the school a symbol characteristic of the age in which we live. Before We leave our testing grounds here at Oak- wood, let us climb aboard the Acorn Rocket and circle our Alma Mater for a final glance at the many activities in which we have participated. Happy hours filled with work and pleasure penetrate our memories as the zero hour approaches and our rocket makes ready for the long trip ahead. 5 Top: Students loaf at noon on the steps of the gym. Middle.' Boys hold an im- portant discussion before leaving on their bikes. Bottom: At 5:12 students hurriedly depart for vari- ous after-school activities. Smiling, Wide-awake stu- dents look forward to an- other day. At noon everyone takes tlrne out to chat in the halls. At 5:15 groups congregate on the school steps to de- cide upon after-school ac- tivities. 5 Y. 1 1' 'ex .s , ' 33 gs: . V' C ,E .,gm?:Q3., .Q M .' - if f f 2 1 , 1 1 . . . i2.r9 '.a-wif-A '91 ' U'-H' i' 2f-' f:,S--'-rl-MQ E-A1 -...1-:wif--'-. . .--ff :-Y . . . 4. 41 G+.,-. .S.l- ..1 , - - f- ' - Sh + W 'A ' ' f A : g r- .mm . f .- T?' 11 ' -' N f w-f - ' ' 1w 1:.-ef f- -' f- - - ' ' ' ' - -- - --vf N -' ' 2 .'ik-,- -' - - --- ' 5: fu.,-.1.. -.'-'ff,q'-fs' Q,-, gf x 'SIUE ' 13 v1LJ'4': f.. 1 1'- '1 H' ' ff-l'i hl -'L' ' '-'-' 4 - u --1-'1.Q1N' 1, -' ' . .. . V . ff- . .. ,. ,,'.:-1--fy A A ' -.- --- Aetx.-1-'J' -p- - K n,-wwf--L A -.WM f Q . . xx?--.--. 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Indiana State Teachers College A. M. University of Wisconsin Latin and French National Honor Society Adviser MARIA BENDER B. S. Miami M. A. University of Wisconsin English Acting Dean of Girls EDMOND BIGELOW B. A. Ohio Wesleyan M. A. Ohio State Science MILDRED CAMPBELL A. B. Transylvania Spanish Journalism Acorn Adviser Quill and Scroll Adviser LEONARD CATO M. A. Miami Ninth Grade Football Coach Sr. High Track Coach Industrial Arts Biology ROSS DENISTON B. S. Ohio State M. A. Ohio State Fine Am EARL B. GARDNER Aff AdViS61' f0l5 Acorn A. B. DePauw University M. S. Indiana University Math Driver Education Reserve Basketball Coach , -if - - ALICE GRISWOLD A. B. Oberlin College English Teacher Sponsor for Junior Red Cross BESS HAYNER B. A. University of Wisconsin Biology Girls' Physical Education Director A. M. HOFFMAN B. S. Miami M. A. Miami Mechanical Drawing Printing OLIVER JOHNSON B. A. Ohio Wesleyan M. A. Ohio State American History DOROTHY KARNS B. F. A. Carnegie Institute of Technology English HELEN W. KIMMEL B. A. Bliss Miami University Business Education , 1 2 GEORGE MCCLELLAN B. S. Miami M. A. University of Illinois Chemistry and Physics MYRON MCKELVEY B. S. Ohio State Director of Music i JOHN MARTIN Ph. B. Denison M. A. Wittenberg Public Speaking EARL MARSH Dramaucs B. s. Mr. Union M. A. New York University Mathematics f 'f' '7 1 X ,J DAVID MILLER B. S. Kent State English History Business Adviser for Acorn MYRIAM PAGE B. A. Earlham M. A. Columbia English A-Lb.--J JACK PALMER B. A. Ohio Wesleyan M. A. Ohio State English Basketball Coach HELEN RUSSELL B. S. Ohio State Home Economics JOSEPHINE SIPE A. B. Cedarville A. M. Ohio State English Latin 13 OLIVER B. SIPE B. S. Wittenberg M. A. Miami Mathematics JOHN SMALL B. A. Geneva College M. Ed. Kent State ' Geography ' VENDRELL SPARGUR Jr' Hgoifketball B. S. Wilmington College Asslt. Football Coach Social Scicncc Geography History SIGNE WOOD University of Wisconsin Wittenberg Sec'y. to Ass't. Principal EDWARD WYSOCKI Business Math . . Acting Dean of Girls B' S' Mlaml Geography Boys' Physical Education Director Football Coach 14 MARG. V. STEINDORF B. S. Bethany College B. S. in L. S. Carnegie Tech M. A. Western Reserve Librarian CECIL MARIE TURTON KATHRYN BOSWELL Sec'y. to Principal B. A. Ohio Wesleyan M. A. Ohio State Director of Guidance Department RAYMOND WATTS Superintendent of Buildings TERESA BLACKBURN School Nurse DR. W. F. CHANEY School Doctor BOARD OF EDUCATION Left to right: john N. Lewis, Robert E Cowden Rowen A. Greer, president, Helen Rees, clerk-treasurer, james M. Kern wite president, Frederick Hooven, and Delbert Woodford. Teachers enjoying them- selves at lunch, left to right: Mr. Hoffman, Mr. McGowan, and Mr. Pal- mer. 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A . ,,..-, wr: v na, . - Q, . 4:15 Sl: fx 9' fgfifxooxlfr i ARDEN ALBAUGH Miami Tests 25 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 45 Intramural Basketball 3, Captain 4: Orchestra 2, Con- certmaster 3,45 Drum Major 3, 45 Chemistry Lab. Assistant 35 Canton Lincoln School 1. THOMAS ANDERSON Junior Achievement 45 Band 1, 2, 45 Orchestra 2, 45 Senior Scholarship Test 45 Parker Co- op 3. RUTH BACK Tennis l,2, 45 Hockey 1,2,45 Badminton 2, 3, 45 Ping-Pong 2 35 Girls' League 2, 3,45 Pen and Brush Club 45 Prom Com- mittee 2, 3. s CHARLES BILLMAN Intramural Basketball 1, 3,45 Baseball 2, 3,45 Hi-Y 45 Senior Scholarship Test 4. PETER ANAGNOSTON Football 1,45 Track l5 Intra- mural Basketball 1,25 Base- ball Manager 25 Basketball 3, 45 Hi-Y Treasurer 25 Intra- mural Football l,25 Student Council 35 Baseball 45 Allied Youth 4. JAMES ATTWOOD Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Inter-class Track 15 Track l,2, 45 Football 15 Tennis 35 Junior Achievement 2, 3, 45 M i a mi Tests 3. MORRIS BARLEY Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 45 Intramural Football 45 Varsity Football 35 Del Norte School 1. DOUGLAS BRADEN Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 45 Intramural Football 25 Prom Committee 45 Belmont School 1. THOMAS BRATTEN Intramural Basketball 3,45 Hi- Y 45 Orchestra 152, 3, 45 Band l,2, 3,45 Chorus 3, 4. MARJORIE BRIGGS junior Achievement 45 Hockey 45 Ping-Pong 45 Girls' League 2, 3, 45 Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4: Tri-Hi-Y 35 Orchestra I5 Band l,2, 35 Chorus 35 Junior Coun- cil on World Affairs 4, Senior Scholarship Test 4. BERNARDT CANTOR Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 45 Intramural Football 45 Track 2,3,45 Basketball 45 Junior Council of World Affairs 45 Kiser High School I. YVONNE CLAUNCH Badminton 45 Ping-Pong 45 Tri-Hi-Y 3,45 Girls' League 2, 3,45 Band l,2, 3, 45 Chorus 2, 3,45 Orchestra 2, 3,45 Prom Committee 25 junior Council on W ld Affairs 4. agp- ROBERT BRICKLEY Intramural Basketball l,2, 45 Intramural Football 3,45 Foot- ball l5 Inter-class Track 1,25 Basketball 35 Track 15 Prince of Peace I5 H-Y 2, 3,45 Pen and Brush Club 3, 4. LOUIS BRINCK Intramural Basketball I, 2, 3, 45 Intramural Football 45 Hi-Y 2, 3,45 Band l,2, 3, President 45 Orchestra l,Z,3,45 Chorus 2, 3,45 Youth Council 35 Prom Committee 4, Senior Scholar- ship Test 4. WILLIAM CLAGGETT Intramural Basketball 2,45 In- tramural Football 2,45 Foot- ball 1,2, 3, 45 Track I,3, 45 Baseball 25 Basketball 1,35 Navy Test 45 Student Coun- cil President 45 Hi-Y 45 Prom King 4. ADELE COSNER Hockey 45 Ping-Pong 45 Honor Roll I5 Student Council 25 Class Secretary 3, 45 Prom Committee 35 Prom Queen 25 Girls' League 2, 5, 45 Allied Youth 4. BARBARA COX Tennis 1, 23 Hockey 1, 5, 4g Badminton 1,5, 43 Ping-Pong 1, 5, 43 Honor Roll 13 Class Play 43 Girls' League 5, 43 Cho- rus 43 Kingswood School 2. THOMAS DETRICK Intramural Basketball 2, 53 Base- ball 2, 5, Manager 13 Football 1, 53 Bowling 43 Honor Roll l, 5,43 National Honor Society 5. 4g N.F.L. 1,Z, 5, Treasurer 43 Class President 13 S t u d e n t Council 53 Citizenship Award 23 Hi-Y 43 Public Speaking Contests l,2,5Q Youth Council 2,43 Community Chest lg Sen- ior Scholarship Test 4. IRENE DOWNING Hockey l,2Q Badminton lg Girls' League 2, 5, 43 Public Speaking Contests 13 Tri-Hi-Y 5, 43 Chorus 1,43 Prom Com- mittee 2. ROBERT F IN CH Intramural Basketball 5,43 Football 1,2, 5, 43 Tennis 13 Baseball 23 Golf 5, 43 Honor Roll 13 Hi-Y 43 Pen and Brush Club 43 Youth Council 53 Sen- ior Scholarship Test 43 Basket- ball l, 23 Prom Committee 2, 53 Class President 2, Vice Presi- dent 5. - 'is. 1 JULIA DeCAMP Tennis 1, 2, 5, 4g Hockey 1, 2, 5, 43 Badminton 1, 2, 5, 43 Ping- Pong l,2, 5, 43 Basketball 53 Honor Roll 5, 43 National Honor Society 4g Class Play 43 Chorus 5,43 Girls' League 2, 5, President 4g junior Council on World Affairs 4. ALTON DOODY Intramural Football 5, 43 Golf 43 N.F.L. 5, 4g Class Plays 5, 43 Public Speaking Contests 5, 43 Hi-Y 2,53 Secretary 43 Chorus 2,53 junior Council on World Affairs 43 Allied Youth 43 Uni- versity High School 132. RICHARD EILER Intramural Basketball 2, 5, 43 Intramural Football 5, 43 Golf 1,2, 5, 43 Class Play 43 Hi-Y 2, 5, 43 Art Award 53 Pen and Brush Club 5,43 Prom Com- mittee 2, 4. VIRGINIA FLINT Badminton 1,43 Girls' League 2, 5, 43 Tri-Hi-Y 5,43 Chorus 43 Pen and Brush Club 4. RONALD FLORIDIS Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 43 Football 1,2, 3, 43 Golf 3,43 Football 132, 3, 43 Pen and Brush Club 3,43 Prom Com- mittee 2,33 Senior Scholarship Test 4. ALLEN GREER Intramural Basketball 43 Ten- nis l,3, 43 Basketball Manager 1, 2, 33 All Around Boy Cup 13 N.F.L. 1,2, 3, 4g Honor Roll 1, 2, 3,43 Miami Test 1, 2, 33 Na- tional Honor Society 3, 43 Class Vice-president 1, Treasurer 33 English Cup 1, 33 Public Speak- ing Contest 1, 2, 33 Chorus 2, 33 Senior Scholarship Test 4, Prom Committee 2. JUNE HANES Badminton 33 Ping-Pong 3,43 Basketball 3, 43 Girls' League 2, 3, 43 Student Council 33 Tri- Hi-Y 33 Chorus 2,33 Fairview High School 1,2. ANNE HARLAMERT Hockey 3,43 Oakwood Press 33 Junior Achievement 4g Natgfrr al Honor Society 43 N.F.L. 1, 2, 3, 43 Prince of Peace 1,2,3, Semi-finals 43 Public Speak- ing Contests 1,2, 3, 43 Chorus 43 Youth Council 43 Prom Committee 3, 4. ANNE GOETZ Acorn Sports Co-editor 43 Oak- wood Press 43 Tennis 43 Hockey l,2, 3, 43 Co-captain 43 Badminton 1,2, 33 Ping-Pong l,2, 3, 4g Basketball 3, 43 Class Plays 3,43 Prince of Peace 33 Girls' League 2, 3,43 Student Council 43 Tri-Hi-Y 3,43 Pen and Brush Club 43 Allied Youth 43 Junior Council on World Affairs 4. THOMAS GUENTHER Intramural Basketball 2,3,43 Intramural Football 3,43 Foot- ball lg Track 13 Golf 43 Honor Roll 33 Red Cross 23 Hi-Y 3,43 Art Award 23 Bowling 4. LAWRENCE HARDY Junior Achievement 43 Basket- ball Manager 23 Tennis lg Baseball 4, Manager l, 23 Golf 33 Miami Tests 2,33 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 43 N.F.L. 1, 2, 3, 43 Public Speaking Contest lg Student Council 23 Hi-Y 43 Chorus 2, 3,43 Band Manager 3, 43 Bowling Captain 43 Senior Scholarship Test 43 Intramural Basketball l, 2, 3, 4. THOMAS HETZEL Intramural Basketball 1,23 In- tramural Football 43 Inter-class Track l,2Q Football 23 Tennis l,2,3,43 Hi-Y 2,3,43 Junior Council on World Affairs 43 Basketball l,3, Captain 4. PAUL HEWITT Intramural Basketball 25 Base- ball 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1,3, 45 Hi-Y 45 Senior Scholarship Test 45 Prom Committee 2. PETER HOOVEN Acorn Art Editor 45 Quill and Scroll 45 Intramural Football 2, 3, 45 Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 45 Golf 45 Honor Roll 3, 45 National Honor Society 45 Class Play 3, 45 Student Coun- cil 25 Art Award 1,2,35 Sen- ior Scholarship Test 45 Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Class Secretary-Treasurer 15 Youth Council 45 Prom King 25 junior Council on World Affairs 4. JUDITH HORTON Hockey 1,45 Badminton l,2, 3, 45 Ping-Pong 1,25 Class Play 35 Girls' League 2,3,45 Red Cross 45 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 45 Chorus 45 Prom Queen 4. MARY HUNTING Acorn Sports Co-editor 45 Oak- wood Press 45 Tennis 1, 45 Hockey 1, 35 Co-captain 45 Bad- minton 1,45 Ping-Pong 1,45 Class Play 3, 45 Girls' League 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Vice Presi- dent-Treasurer 35 Red Cross 25 Chorus 45 Pen and Brush Club 45 Prom Committee 2,3. LOUISE HOERNER Acorn 3, Co-editor 45 Quill and Scroll 45 Hockey 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 45 Miami Test l,2, 3, 45 Honor Roll l,2, 3, 45 Na- tional Honor Society 3, 45 N. F. L. 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Plays 3, 45 Prince of Peace 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' League 2, 3, 45 Red Cross Pres- ident 45 Chorus 3,45 Youth Council 35 Junior Council on World Affairs 4. DEBORAH HORTON Ping-Pong 45 National Honor Society 45 Girls' League 45 Tri- Hi-Y 45 Allied Youth 45 Wil- bur Wright l,2, 3. DEAN HOWE Honor Roll 2,45 Senior Schol- arship Test 45 Junior Council on World Affairs 45 Kansas City School 15 Cleveland School 2. JANET JACKSON Acorn 45 Honor Roll 3,45 Girls' League 3, 45 Chorus 35 Coronado High School 15 Roosevelt High School 25 Do- ver High School 3. ROBERT JENSEN Acorn Boys' Sports Editor 45 Oakwood Press 45 Quill and Scroll 45 Intramural Football 45 Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 45 Football 35 Tennis 1,2, 3, 45 Honor Roll 1,3, 45 N.F.L. 1,25 Public Speaking Contests 1,25 Red Cross 3, 45 Prom Commit- tee 25 Hi-Y 3, Vice-President 45 Chorus 45 Allied Youth 45 Senior Scholarship Test 45 Bas- ketball 1. JOHN JORDAN Intramural Basketball 1,2, 3,45 Intramural Football 3, 45 Track 15 Golf 2, 3, 45 N.F.L. 3, 45 Class Plays 3, 45 Public Speak- ing Contests 3, 45 Hi-Y 3, 45 junior Council on World Af- fairs 45 Prom Committee 4. SYLVIA KELLY All-Around Girl Cup 15 Honor Roll 152, 3, 45 Miami Tests 1, 2, 3, 45 N.F.L. 1,2, Secretary 3, President 45 Prince of Peace 1, 2, 3, Semi-finals 45 Hockey 1, 2, 3,45 Honor Society 3, Secre- tary 45 Class Vice-President 25 Tri-Hi-Y Sec. 3, President 45 Acorn Faculty Editor 3, Co- editor 45 Quill and Scroll 45 Class Plays 3, 45 Girls' League 3,4, Council 2. JAY LLOYD Intramural Basketball 15 Class Plays 3, 45 Red Cross 35 Hi-Y 3,45 Community Chest 25 Pen and Brush Club 4. ROBERT JONES Intramural Basketball 45 Hi-Y 45 Chorus 45 Athens School 1, 2, 3. SHIRLEY JOSLIN Acorn Senior Editor 45 Oak- wood Press 45 Quill and Scroll 45 Badminton 1,45 Ping-Pong 1, 45 Miami Tests 35 Honor Roll 3 Girls' League 2, 3,45 Tri-Hi- Y 3, 4, Treasurer 35 Youth Council 25 Drum Maiorette 1, 2,35 Orchestra 1,25 Senior Scholarship Test 4. EMMA KRAMER junior Achievement 3,45 Ten- nis 1, 45 Hockey 1, 2, 3, 45 Ping- Pong 45 Badminton 45 Miami Test 35 Cheer Leader 2, 3,45 N.F.L. 1,2,3,45 Class Play 3, 45 Public Speaking Contests 1, 2, 3,45 Girls' League 2, 3,45 Student Council 2, 35 Prom Committee 2, 3, 45 Class Secre- tary 2, President 3, Vice-Presi- dent 45 Chorus 4. MERLE LOCHNER Junior Achievement 25 Track 1,2,35 Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Intramural Football 3. 45 Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 Art Award 33 Pen and Brush Club 3, 45 Al- lied Youth 45 Prom Commit- tee 45 junior Council on World Affairs 45 Senior Scholarship Test 45 Basketball 1. RUTH LUECK Junior Achievement Treasurer 43 Girls' League 2, 3, 43 Band 23 Orchestra 23 Pen and Br sh Club 3. 1. 5,5-YMQJ if- 3,34-fgfffiff SALLY MARSHALL Hockey 1,43 Girls' League 2, 3, 43 Prom Committee 3,43 Sen- ior Scholarship Test 4. WILLIAM MEE Intramural Football 33 Intra- mural Basketball 2, 3,43 Track 1,43 Football 1,2, 43 Basket- ball lg Prom Committee 43 Hi- Y 33 Pen and Brush Club 3, Treasurer 4. SUE MILLER Acorn 43 Oakwood Press 43 Girls' League 2, 3, 43 Tennis 1, 43 Hockey l,2, 3,43 Badmin- ton 3,43 Ping-Pong 3,43 Tri- Hi-Y 33 Prom Queen 33 Senior Scholarship Test 4. 9324 JOSEPH MADDEN Intramural Basketball Z, 3, 43 Intramural F o 0 t b a ll 2, 3, 43 Baseball 43 Golf 43 Prom Com- mittee 43 Hi-Y 2, 3,43 Pen and Brush Club 43 junior Council on World Affairs 43 Bowling 43 Latin School 1. NANCY MAYNE Tennis 1, Hockey 1,21 Ping- Pong lg Badminton l,2Q N.F. L. 2,33 Basketball 1,23 Public Speaking Contests 1,2, 33 Red Cross 2, Chairman of Jr. High lg Prom Committee 2, 33 Allied Youth President 43 Commun- ity Chest l3 Junior Council on World Affairs 43 Senior Schol- arship Test 43 Girls' League 2, 3, 4. VALERIE MILBOURNE Hockey 1,25 Badminton 1,2,4Q Ping-Pong 1,23 Basketball 1, 2,33 Girls' League 2, 3, 43 Stu- dent Council 33 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 43 Pen and Brush Club 43 Senior Scholarship Test 43 Prom Com- mittee 2, 4. MARCIA MILLS Acorn 35 Oakwood Press 33 Hockey 2, 3g Badminton 2,33 Girls' League 2, 3, 43 Tri-Hi-Y 3,43 Chorus 43 Pen and Brush Club 3,43 Acorn Salesman 3. JEAN MOORE Badminton 13 Girls' League 2, 3,43 Band 1,2, 3, 43 Orchestra l,2, 3, 43 Chorus 3,4. ALAN ORR Intramural Basketball 2,43 In- tramural Football 23 Football Manager 23 Baseball 23 Track Manager 43 Basketball 13 Band 13 Allied Youth 4. PETER PARKER Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Intramural Basketball 43 Basketball 1, 2, 33 Baseball 23 Golf 3, 43 Hi-Y 3, 43 Prom Committee 23 Allied Youth 4. MARY V. PETH Girls' League 2, 3,43 Red Cross 1,3,43 Prom Committee 2,33 Tri-Hi-Y 3,43 Chorus 1,2, 3, 43 Band 1,2, Drum Maiorette 3, 43 Orchestra l,2,33 Home Ec- onomics Award 2, 3, 43 Home Economics Assistant 43 Allied Youth 4g Community 2. RONALD MORRIS Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 43 Intramural Football l,Z, 4g In- ter-class Track 1, Z3 Football 33 Track Manager 23 Basketball 13 Navy Test 43 Class Play 43 Hi-Y 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 33 Prom Committee Z, 33 Pen and Brush Club 43 Music Contest 33 Sen- ior Scholarship Test 4. DOUGLAS OTTO Intramural Football 3, 43 Track 13 Football 1,23 Tennis l,2, 3, 43 Student Council 33 Prom Committee 43 Hi-Y 3,43 Pen and Brush Club 43 Junior Council on W'orlcl Affairs 3,43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. ANTHONY PEPPER Intramural Basketball 3,43 In- ter-class Track 13 Football 1, 2, 3,43 Basketball 1,23 Track 1, 3,43 Class Treasurer 23 Hi-Y 43 Art Award 2,33 Pen and Brush Club 3,43 Allied Youth 4. JULIE PETIT Acorn 43 Oakwood Press 43 Ping-Pong 1,23 Badminton 1, Z3 Honor Roll 1,2,5,43 Na- tional Honor Society 3,43 N.F. L. 2, 33 Class Play 33 Prince of Peace 33 Tri-Hi-Y 33 Secretary 43 Chorus 1,33 Band 1,2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 J u n io r Council on World Affairs 43 Senior Scholarship Test 43 Public Speaking Contest 1, 2, 33 Girls' League Z, 3, 4. JOHN E. PRICE Intramural Basketball 1,2,35 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Track 1, Z, 35 Navy Test 45 N.F.L. 1, 25 Class Plays 3, 45 Public Speaking Contests 1,25 Class Treasurer 15 Hi-Y Vice-President 45 Pen and Brush Club 4. MARYALICE RICE Class Plays 3, 45 Girls' League 2, 3,45 Tri-Hi-Y 3,45 Chorus 35 Stivers High School 1. RICHARD ROBINSON Acorn Business Manager 45 Quill and Scroll 45 Oakwood Press 45 Intramural Basketball 1,2, 3, 45 Basketball Manager 2,35 N.F.L. 1,2, 35 Tennis 1,35 Miami Tests 35 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Plays 3, 45 Public Speaking Contests 1,2, 35 Red Cross 45 Chorus 3, 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Sen- ior Scholarship Test 45 Honor Society 4. BRUCE ROGGE Intramural Basketball 1,2, 3, 45 Intramural Football 3, 45 Football 15 Track 15 Hi-Y 35 Pen and Brush Club 3, Vice President 45 Prom Committee 4. std? NAN RAUH Acorn 45 Oakwood Press 45 Ping-Pong 2, 3, 45 Badminton 2,3,45 Girls' League 2,3,45 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 45 Class Ring Com- mittee 39 Chorus 45 Senior Scholarship Test 4. BARBARA RITTEN Acorn Class Editor 45 Oakwood Press 45 Quill and Scroll 45 Hockey 3, 45 Basketball 1,2, 3, 45 Honor Roll 1,2, 3, 45 N.F.L. 2, 3, 45 Class Plays 3, 45 Prince of Peace 2, 3, 45 Tri-Hi-Y 35 Chorus 1,3, 45 Band 1,2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 J u n i o r Council on World Affairs 45 Music Contest 1,2,35 Honor Society 3, 4. WILLIAM ROGERS Acorn Advertising Editor 45 Hi-Y 45 Oakwood Press 45 Quill and Scroll 45 Intramural Basketball 1, 3, 45 F oo tb all Manager 15 N.F.L. 1,2,3,45 Honor Roll 1,2, 3, 45 Miami Test 35 Prince of Peace 1,2, 35 Class Plays 3,45 Public Speak- ing Contest 1, 2, 3,45 Chorus 35 Basketball Announcer 35 jun- ior Council on World Affairs 45 Prom Committee 4. DOUGLAS SAMPSON Intramural Basketball 1,2, 3, 45 Football 1,3, 45 Baseball 25 Golf 2, 3, 45 Student Council 35 Hi-Y 3, 45 Pen and Brush Club 45 Allied Youth 45 Sen- ior Scholarship Test 4. THOMAS SARMIR Intramural Basketball 1,2535 Intramural Football 3, 45 Ten- nis 3, 45 Basketball 15 Hi-Y 45 Art Award 25 Pen and Brush Club 3, 45 Junior Council on World Affairs 45 Prom Com- mittee 2, 3, 4. JOANNE SHOTWELL Hockey Manager 3, 45 Basket- ball 25 Class Play 45 Girls League 2, 3,45 Tri-Hi-Y 3,45 Chorus 45 Pen and Brush Club 45 Junior Council on World Affairs 4. LEO SLAGGIE Junior Achievement 35 Intra- mural Basketball 3, 45 Miami Tests 1,2,3,45 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3,45 National Honor Soci- ety 3,45 N.F.L. 2,3,45 Class Play 35 Band 3, 45 Orchestra 3, 45 Chemistry Lab. Assistant 35 Junior Council on World Af- fairs 45 Public Speaking Con- test 2, 3, 45 Prince of Peace 2, 3, 4. BARBARA SMILEY Hockey 2, 45 Badminton 2, 3, 45 Ping-Pong 2, 3, 45 Cheer Lead- er 2, 3,45 Public Speaking Con- tests 15 Girls' League 2, 3, 45 Student Council 25 Tri-Hi-Y 45 Art Award 25 Pen and Brush Club 45 Youth Council 35 Sen- ior Scholarship Test 4. REBECCA SHERK Acorn 45 Oakwood Press 45 Girls' League 2, 3, 45 Badmin- ton l,2, 45 Ping-Pong 1,25 Cheer Leader 15 Prom Com- mittee 4. NORMA SLACK Acorn 3,45 Oakwood Press 3, 45 Basketball 1,2, 3, 45 Hockey 15 Tennis l,2, 45 Baseball 1,25 Badminton 1, 2, 3, 45 Ping-Pong l,2, 3, 45 Girls' League 2,35 Student Council 45 Pen and Brush Club 4. ROBERT SLAGLE Intramural Basketball 2,45 In- ter-class Track 15 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Track 1,2, 3, 45 Base- ball l,45 Navy Test 45 Basket- ball 1, 35 Hi-Y 45 Senior Schol- arship Test 45 Prom Commit- tee 2. STANFORD SMITH Intramural Basketball 3,45 Track 1,25 Intramural Foot- ball 3,45 Football 45 Manager 25 Baseball 15 Basketball 1,25 N.F.L. 2, 3, 45 Class Plays 3, 45 Public Speaking Contests 2, 3, 45 Student Council 2, Treas- urer and Vice-President 35 Class President 45 Hi-Y 2, 3, 45 National Speech Tournament 35 Prom Committee 45 Prom King 3. WILLIAM SONNANSTINE Intramural Basketball 1, 4 3 Track 13 N.F.L. 43 Class Play 43 Public Speaking Contest 1, 43 Carlisle Military School 2, 3. JAMES TILBROOK Intramural Basketball 1,2, 3,43 Football 1,2, 43 Track 13 Golf 2, 3, 43 Baseball 2,43 Honor 3, 43 Navy Test 43 Class Play 43 Chemistry Lab. Assistant 33 Student Council 43 Hi-Y 3,43 Pen and Brush Club 43 Senior Scholarship Test 43 Basketball l. DORIS TRAN T Acorn 43 Oakwood Press 43 Hockey 1, 2, 3, 43 Badminton 1, 2, 3, 43 Ping-Pong 1, 2, 3, 43 Bas- ketball 1,23 Girls' League 2, 3, 43 Prom Committee 3,43 Sen- ior Scholarship Test 4. RAYMOND WEIS Junior Council on World Af- fairs 43 Allied Youth 43 Intra- mural Basketball 1. ! NATALIE THEOBALD Acorn Patrons Editor 43 Oak- wood Press 43 Hockey l, 2, 3, 43 Ping-Pong 13 Badminton 1, 2, 43 Girls' League 2, 3, 43 Cheer Leader l,2, 3, 43 Prom Com- mittee 3, 4g Tri-Hi-Y 3g Pen and Brush Club 43 Homecom- ing Queen 4. LINDA TRACE Hockey 1,43 Basketball Man- ager 4g Miami Tests 33 Honor Roll 132, 3, 43 National Honor Society 43 Class Play 43 Girls' League 2, 3, Council 43 Prom Committee 43 Tri-Hi-Y 3g Jun- ior Council on World Affairs 43 Senior Scholarship Test 4. LAURA TURNER Hockey 1, 2, 3,43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Miami Tests 2, 33 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 43 National Honor Society 3, 43 N.F.L. 33 Prince of Peace 33 Girls' League Coun- cil 2, 33 Student Council 23 Chorus 3, 43 Junior Council on World Affairs 43 Sophomore Citizenship Award 2. THOMAS WALSH Intramural Basketball 1,23 43 Intramural Football 23 Foot- ball l, 3, 43 Prom Committee 23 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. ALBERT WETZEL Acorn Photographer 43 and Brush Club 43 Intramural Football I,Z,53 Football Track Manager l. Fail KENNETH WILLIAMSON Pen Intramural Basketball I, 2, 5, 43 I'oo1ball lg Basketball Man- ager 2,53 Track l,5,43 Miami Tests I,2, 5,43 Honor Roll 1, 2, 5,43 National Honor Society 5,43 N.F.L. I,2,5,43 Class Plays 5, 43 Prince of Peace Z, 53 Chem. Lab. Assistant 53 Student Council 23 Hi-Y 43 Chorus 2,5,43 Class Treasurer 43 Prom Com. 23 Junior Coun- cil on World Affairs 4. cers, left lo right, Kenneth Williaiilson Stan Smith, pres.3 and Emma Kramer ABOVE: Senior class offi treas.3 Adele Cosner, sec.3 vice-pres. 1 1 BELOXV: senior class advisers, lefl to right, Miss Baker, Mrs. Bender, Mr. Hoffman, and Mr, Martin. 29 1.7Y.Y.Y Y Y A familiar sight in the halls: Bill and Judy, ,lack and Emma, and Barb and Hop. SE OR Our last year at Oakwood was filled with the usual busy senior activities and also those familiar and unforgettable classes, civics and English. Cap- tain Brown with his threatening mallet was always handy to keep us attentive and up-to-the-minute on the affairs of our government. Several of the senior boys proved themselves adept at collecting any souvenirs which might interest the class and even borrowed several of the election results immedi- ately after their posting. We became quite the authorities on English liter- ature from Beowulf to Bernard Shaw after listening attentatively to Mrs. Bender's interesting descrip- tions. Following semester examinations were re- search themes, which sent the seniors to the library for several evenings of deep concentration. A typical day in Civics class with Cap Brown and his famous mal- let. Theres no loafing in English class as the busy seniors catch up on their notes. X HIGHLIGHTS Each class has its share of twosomes seen every- where togetherg nor were we lacking in this aspect of school life. A familiar sight was Judy Horton with Bill Claggett, whose lengthy understanding was as unpredictable as the weather. Emma Kra- mer and Jack Voigt and Barbara Cox and Hop Baggot were also Oakwood Hlandmarksf, There were many other couples in our class, but these re- main at the top of the list as outstanding examples of steadies. Our prom, Christmas Fantasy, was very mildly termed a success. It was a memorable occasion when we took Fantastic Fred from his home in a chained trunk in the center hall and revealed his true identity-Dick Robinson. Everyone agreed that Fantastic Fred himself was the most surprised with his Not me! Yes, this has been a year that will be remembered as we carry on in the world about us. What fun we had the night of The Christmas Fantasy as We danced to the music of Bobby Hecker and his orchestra. Finishing up their eleventh year in true form, the juniors are now ready to take on their responsibili- ties as the senior class of 1953. One of the many highlights of the year was the junior prom, Rhapsody in Blue. .john Makely and Jackie Adamson reigned as king and queen. The juniors will never forget Miss Pages English classes and also the many nights spent at the library for their re- search themes. The sp o r t s program claimed much of the extra time of both boys and girls. Many honors for sterling performances in the sports field were awarded to the juniors. For the boys, Dick Custenborder and Bud Schindler received Honor- able Mention in the Miami Valley League in basketball, and Betty Ep- stein represented the girls as cap- tain of the varsity basketball team. In tennis both Betty Epstein and Barry MacKay did outstanding work, and were seen daily on the tennis courts practicing their hard- est. The juniors proved themselves to be outstanding performers when they presented their junior Re- vue. ELEVENTH S-21 Top row, left to right: Hild, Custenborder, Duke, D. King, T. james, G. Gieringer, F. Emde, K. Allen, Brown. Center row: Laem- mel, A. Graham, Hershey, B. Johnson. Ensor. Frou! rmr: C. Burke, Edmonson, Barnhiser, Baggott, B. Congleton, Kircher. Missing: G. Kaser. S-8 Staflzfifzg, lop lo bottom: M. Clark, Cheney, H. johnson, J. Cline, Epstein S. jones, j. Davis. Sealed, fourth row, lop to holtom: Flaugher, Hummel, Gauer, Boian, B. Burke, S. DeMarse. 'lilnird muu' S. Grant, C. Cline, Hockwalt, B, Chaney, Janney, Funkhouscr. Second row: C. Chaney, M. Hardy, J. Davidson, Flesch, Henke, J. Fasig. First rou'.' B. James, Grimm E. Grout, ll. Hall, Halderman, Adamson. v v YEAR Susie Routsong, general chairman, did an outstanding job helping to direct the entire show. The juniors can boast of hav- ing the largest group participation of any Class in anything of that sort ever put on in the school, for there were ninety people who took part in it. Not only did the talented juniors shine in their variety show, but also in the Prince of Peace and other speech contests. where they gained both acclaim and N. F. L. points by brilliant performances and steady hard work. The juniors can be especially proud of Alan Edmonson and Dale Fnsor, who were members of the Oakwood debate team that won first place in Western Ohiog Sally Longstreth, who tied for first place in the state in original oratoryg and Joene Cline, who received fourth place in the state in oratory. A new experience was undertaken by some of the girls when they worked at the hospital after school as nurse's aides. They found this experience to be both unusual and entertaining. Thus the juniors have not only had a very busy year, but also an exciting and profitable one as well. S-7 Standing, top to bottom: Varble, Zehrung, Schubert, joan Tay- lor, C. Sargent, Stockum, Sally Miller, McNelly, Schumacher. Seated, third row, top to bottom: Colleen Smith, Whipp, Sue Routsong, Mohan, Monesmith, Simon. Second row: K. Riber, B. Lawrence, M. Kelly, Mote, Lauer, Tibbals, Sue Williams. First rouu' H. Wilson, Longstreth, VC'illiamson. Sharp, C. To- nini, J. Robinson. V. Williams. S-20 Standing, left to right: Stillwagon, Makely, O'Dell. C. Spurlino, D. Stephen, Von Blon, Simpson, Mul- len. Seated, second row: T. McKenny, D. Schenck, B. Schindler, MacKay, B. Staley, John Taylor, Schu- mann. Iiirxt row: Pohl, Bill Walther, Rector, L. Satmary, McKech- nic, Matrox, J. Peth. S-16 Standing, tolb fo lmttom: F. Henry, C. Freehafer, B. Boehmer Bartlett N. johnson Button Seated thin! ron tof to bottom v s - ' v 4 lf P ' Mike Hooven, R. Gilbert, Atwatcr, Boen, C'. Fortenbaugh. Sec- oml row: P. Barr, Fritz, Gaskill, Hollander, Draut, Barnard. First row: Hause, August, John Crouch, Don Eiler, D. Adams. S-10 Sttzmling, top to bot- tom: Haas, Keys, Bevis. Seated, left to right, fourth ro ur: Brumbaugh, L. Der- by, Huber, Cappel, B. Allen, G. Kling, Ev- ans. Thircl row: Bretscher, R. jones, Fox, J. Detrick, J. Ellis, Bradley, L. Hor- ton, B. Hibberd, S. Arn. Second row: A. Congleton, N. Brown- ell, Finn, B. Fleisch- auer, jo Ann Crouch, C. Baker. First rouu' C. Cunningham, N. Baker, C. Gerard, R. Hoerner, Biehel, Carol Clark. TE TH Although newcomers to the senior high, the sophomores made themselves right at home and proved to be very versatile, making headway in such fields as ancient history, plane geometry, and Latin II. The public speaking department is es- pecially proud of the record made by the sophs.', Those who did outstanding work in debate, extemporaneous speaking, and declamations were jack Atwater, Brad Boen, John Schneider, Charles Mueller, Ann Congleton, Betsy Allen, and Gwennie Mumma. Many of the boys were stars on the foot- ball team, showing potentialities of becom- ing Oakwood's best blockers next year when football season rolls around. Some of the girls did so well in hockey that they received awards in the shape of hockey letters at the end of the year. Under the leadership of Mr. Marsh S-16 went all out in the Community Chest Drive and topped the rest of the homerooms in the high school with 3466. YEAR l S-3 Standing, left tn right, third row: M. Lueck, Schweiger, S. Shelton, Wildermuth, Woodall, Tindal, Jeanne Madden, Venters. Sev- rmd row: Ziegenthaler, S. Staley, V. Smith, Powers, Nutt, Stein- man, D. Satmary. First row: G. Murnma, Stutz, Schiller, Leyda, Ludwick, Lofton, Sandra Smith, Murray. S-11 Standing, top to bottom: Bart Wills, Mr. Andrews, J. Shultz, Koehler, John Schneider, A. Slagle, Thobe, Rohlfing, J. Schindler, Dave Wagner, Potter. Kette. Fonrtla row, tap to bottom: Keck, D. Lusk, Leupold, B. King, D. Mc- Kenney. Third row: Waltz, E. Rossman, T. Thomas, L. Patterson. Sefmnl' row: Mueller, Macci, Kern, T. Orr. First roux' Lehman, W. Lusk, Loftus, Teegar- den, Sides. ' H iq i'.al. Many events will never be for- gotten in the sophomore class. Among them are Phil Barr's love for wrestling, Danny Adams and his debate file box, Bob Gaskill and his Toni, and Ken Hollan- der and his curly black hair. Connie Cappel is noted for her unusual morning announcements, and no one who has ever heard Mary Schiller's laugh will ever forget it. Many of the sopho- more girls managed to steal the hearts of the senior boys much to the dismay of the senior girls. Coming up in the world are the DoWnbeats -Charles llluel- ler, Charles Keck, Karl Koehler, George Leupold, and Doug Tee- garden-who played at various school functions. Also in the way of entertain- ment Was the sophomore prom, South of the Border,', the suc- cess of which led ro the under- taking of a three-act play. june Madf' Now that the sophomores are used to the procedure in the sen- ior high, they are looking for- ward to an even more exciting year as the junior class of l9S3. Having speedily paced through another year, the peppy ninth graders are now ready to take their position in the senior high. lixcelling in many fields, the freshmen upheld their reputation as junior school leaders. During the year Latin, English, algebra, biology, and general science were subfects busily pursued by the freshmen. Both the boys and girls could be found on the athletic field during the warm autumn days where NINTH J-6 Top rouu left lo rigbl: Amspaugh, D. Greer, Herath, Grinnell, P. Davidson, Apostelos, B i l b r e y, Fear. Second row: B. Fasig, Hege- man, Collins, Copas, R. james, G. Campbell, J. Karras, J. Fincher. Second row: B. Fasig, Hegeman, Tlairzl row: Bushnell, Geiger, Cav- anaugh, Baho, Hilty, Conover, Coan, A. Karras. masculine muscle tossed the pigskin and feminine force drove the hockey ball. During the winter basketball claimed the attention of many of the -lacks and Alills, and in the spring as warm weather returned, the freshmen found in tennis another di- version from their taxing homework. They ap- peared in full force on the courts. Suzie Zumbrink was the outstanding tennis player in the freshman class and took many honors in both city and state tournaments. -7 Buck 1'n1t'. lefl to right Hadley. D. Colburn, L. Marshall, rlabley, Ad kins, Bain, Manning, P. Horn. Tbirff rozv: Herr man, C. Mereness, Aden stedt, P. Brownell. Sec nm! rout Marcia Henry, Mendenhall, DeV0e, K. Billman, Amann, Kirch er. liirsl rmlx' Heisey Berges, Dent, McDonald, Bieser, Dye. ifgat 4, . ......,. . t . . YEAR LIBRARY Buck row, left to right: D. Wag- ner, Sawtelle, Strobeck, Rich. Shetld, Watt, Munroe, Stephanie Williams, N. Spurlino, Payne, L. Williams. 'l'lJird row: Zarbock, Wright, D. Williams, Wilson, Strawser. Second rozv: A. Parker, Stiers, Wolverton, C. Rogge, Mary Smith. Ifirxi rouu' Moser, Wfard, Ricketts, S. Thomas. A considerable number of the freshmen did their part for the school by participating in the band and orchestra and also by singing in the chorus. Boys and girls alike seemed to have hobbies. The boys as a whole were noted particularly for their way with the Fairmont girls. Tucky Monroe's ability to play the piano gained her a chance to play in a national audition. and Nancy Ricketts interest in toe dancing earned her a place in the Children's Ballet Company. Ginny Herrman's hobby was collecting airplanes. Cathie Bieset took such a liking to fish that she began to raise them. Patty Horn had the very unusual hobby of collecting stray golf balls. Many of the boys became expert chess players, and jack Shafor turned out to be quite a hunter when he shot over eight rabbits last season. With this glimpse of the joys and tribulations of the freshmen class, who did outstanding work in both curricular and extra curricular activities throughout the entire year, We now pass on to the sophomore class of '53. J-15 Top row, left to right: Kyle, Rawlings, F. Sar- gent, Bill Oelman, R. Schultz, Tuverson. Middle roux' Shafer, F. Miller, McLaughlin, B. Stephens, J. Routsong, Kay, Chester Smith. Bottom roiv: W. Stupp, Mansell, R. S t u f f, Stolle, J. MacRae, Stoy- cos, B. Mills. Mis.ting.' J. Kendell, Schutzler, Weddle, Wundt. EIGHT H J-3 Stemrlinr, left to right: l. Angi, Dynes, R. Colburn, Champion, Cockerill, Bill- ing, Casebere, Davies, Fitz- gerald, J. Flint, Crouse. Seated, mp row, left m right: H. Brickley, R. Emde, Black, Almoney, Connie Clark. Middle row: De- Marse, A. Derby, Bolling, Backus. Front row: Burk- hardt, Doellman, Dinneen, Dumas, R. Davis, Camp. J-1 Top row, left to right: Se- man, D. Rossman, J. Mum- ma, George Morris, Mc- Lennan, Rininger, R. Riber, Reynolds, Nordhoff. Middle row: G. Moore, Lyon, N. Lane, S. Lane, R. Schenck, K. Lewis, Parrott, Barbara Oelman, Brad Oelman. Front row: Miley, Must, Runyon, Rieger, Shively, S. Sampson, Montgomery, Roach, Polk, H. Price, Run- ! yan. Benevolency seemed to be the motto of the eighth grade class this year. All of the home rooms outdid themselves in making contributions to the Red Cross Drive, Community Chest, and the Polio Fund. Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets were gaily filled and sent off to needy families and tray favors were made to cheer some of the patients in the hospitals during the holiday season, The eighth grade had a very successful year, mastering all the hardships that all eighth graders undergo. just as in their seventh year, both boys and girls were very interested in all the fall, winter, and spring sports. Their participation was especially successful because almost one half of them went out for some sport, thus helping a great deal in the school's athletic program. The eighth graders not only actively participated in the sports program, but they were prominent in musical circles, having several members in the band and orchestra. Some of the outstanding young musicians of the class were Bob Grenell. who played YEAR J-5 Bark row, left to right: Zitter, A. Wilson, D. Wozar, Wilkerson, White, Vaughan, Sprigg, Corwin, Smith, B. To- nini. Third row: T. Smith, M. Slagle, Vosler, Young, Claudia Smith, S. Tilbrook, Bucky Wil- lis. Second row: Wurtz, A. Williams, Varner, E. Slagle, Toyne, R. Still- wagon. Firxt row: Wer- ner, Stumm, Bob Wal- ther. ,I-4 Third row. left to right: Gebhart, Kuntz, Kruse, B. Kelly, J. Graham, Gaunt, Koehring, Hunt- ington. Second row: Grenell, Hodges, D. Kling, C. Grant, B. Hew- itt, L. james, L. King, Hatfield, W. Johnson. First row: T. Kendell, Koenig, Grierson, G. Hibberd, Hinton. the organ for assemblies, Brad Oelman, who played the piano, Kitty Lewis, who not only played the piano, but also the violin, and Carol Roach, who proved to be quite good at toe dancing. After learning how to make bird houses in manual training during their seventh year, the boys advanced to more complicated activities this year. In home economics the girls learned more about sewing fine seams, and even produced some of their own clothes. The Youth Center was another activity that took many extra hours of the eighth graders' time. They helped plan the semi-monthly dances for all the junior high school members and took part in the folk and ballroom dancing classes. The girls also helped to start the new junior Tri-Hi-Y. The baton class held the interest of some of the girls, and the boys became interested in the summer base- ball program. Now the eighth graders are eagerly anticipating their coming years as the top men of the junior high. Having been initiated into the mysteries of life at Oakwood, the seventh graders have accustomed themselves to the transition from elementary to junior high school. Hockey and football were the main sports that claimed the autumn after-school hours of the seventh graders. Almost every afternoon amid squealing and shouting, the girls could be seen whacking away at a hockey ballg and on the adjoining field Oakwood's future football lettermen could be seen exercising and scrimmaging conscientiously. t EVENTH J-8 Standing, left to right: Oseit, Neal, Prugh, Pees, Georganne Morris, Scheidt, Richards, Owen. Kneeling: Mockabee, Nicholas, Sue Ann Routsong, R. Parker, G. Schenck, Phillips, A. Miller. Sitting: Murphy, N. Peth, A. Moore, J. Pat- terson, Ross, Schimmel- man, Saslow, C. Riber. Mining: J. Parker, Mere- ness. J-10 Standing, left to right: R. Kaser, R. MacRae, T. Jen- sen, McKnight, McNew, Holloway, Heyde, S. Mad- den, McCally, Mansfield, Horn, L. Lawrence, jump, Long. Kneeling: Holton, Kohr, Karras. Sitting: A. jones, Martha Hooven, Herbert, C. Marshall, L. johnson, Hummon, Hoff- man, P. King, A. Lewis. Home economics turned out to be one of the most interesting classes for the girls. Here they learned how to sew on buttons and make pot holders by the score. During cooking the girls dreamed up many unusual concoctions, and as a result, many strange and wonderful odors permeated the halls of the senior high. Industrial arts hel ed the bo s to become better P Y . carpenters. There they produced bird houses, lamp stands, and sometimes Christmas presents. YEAR J-11 Stunzling. left to right: B. Abel, Bruce, Bauer, T. Bill- ings, D. Boehmer, L. Cor- win, Beckman, Center, H. Corwin. Seated, left to right: J. Arn, Adelberger, B. Angi, A. Barr, Common, Blood, Collins, Cooper, Alexander, Buell, Burner, J. Campbell, Chance, Bills. .I-9 Snulding, left to right: Dyer B. Gieringer, D. Heisey, R. Grant, N. Funkhouser, H Fortenbaugh, D. Grout, B Gerard, Gainer, J. Giffin Kneeling: N. Freehafer, Craig, G. Goetz, P. Hall Hart, I.. Cunningham, G Giffin. Starzding.' Gray, Grif fin, I. Gross, Mary Henry Densmore, Hallum, B. Hei delauf, J. Fleischauer. Math presented quite a problem for some of the seventh graders. Almost every morning a group of studious boys and girls could be seen checking the results of homework done the night before. When the holiday season rolled around, the homerooms had gala Christmas parties with all the trimmings. They also filled Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for needy families and made tray favors for the hospitals. Varied hobbies among seventh year girls and boys ranged from art and music to model airplanes and boats. Thus the newest of Oakwoods Lumberjaclas and Jills have proved themselves worthy of advancement to higher ranks next year. Spring and warm weather found even these scholars on the tennis courts, the track, and the base- ball diamonds. A few of the more daring boys ventured out to the golf course to try their hand at long shots amid the old-timers. S 'VENTH YEAR J-14 Stumliug, left to rigbl: G Tonini, Martha Smith, N Shelton, Yates, Joan Schnei- der, Wood, Wolf, R. Wil- liams, Stein, J. S t u p p Kneeling: Wilcox, Sellcry Von Hoff, W. Taylor Woodward, Van S c 0 y k Vandcrberg, Sloan. Sitting. J. Smith, G. Schwartz, N Sherk, Shaw, S. Smiley, Sal- ly Smith, Sisson. COUNCIL OFFICERS: B. Hilty, Mr McGowan, adviser, J. Shaw and B. Colburn. .......-wuwmmw 1 JUNIORS: B. Staley, pres.: j. Cline, sec.: J. SOPHOMORE51 M. Hooven, PWS-3 C- CHPPC1. Adamson, vice-pres.: G. Gieringcr, treas. ViCC'P1'CS-L C- Pvwers. SCC.: S- Augusr. IUIHS- E EIGHTH YEAR: K. Champion, treas.: S. Stumm. NINTH YEAR: B. james, trcasg D. Wfagncr, vice-pres.: B. Greer, sec.: H. l-irickley, pres. vice-pres.: Bill Oelmun, pres. l 4 1 CLASS A OFFICER . SEVIZNTH YEAR: C. Phillips. pres.: B. Gerard, ,Q SCCA Al. Campbell, vice-pres.: D. Hciscy, treas. W l 4 J WW' lf' Mr. Gz1rdner's drivers' training class takes a good look at a motor. Home Economics' students-Violet Peth, jean Moore, and Marjorie Briggs-gain experience in dishwushing. Mixed chorus provides music for the Christmas pro- gram. Chemistry lah. assistants, Dale Ensor and Cy Spurlino, experiment. Typing students keep their eyes on their copy. All the boys gain practical experience in manual arts. 4-i HAVING FUN: tofu Flappers dominating the leadersg Dancing at the Youth Centerg Bottom, Halloween Hop at the Yl'g Meeting our new Busy selling senior play ticketsg Chilled cheer bossg Middle: Seventh and eighth grade cheer- leaders sporting their long underwear. -15 .ishzwg -ffhglfggg . Q gwgq. . 1 . . 1 FYSWH1: -. .1 Jeni' ' 'E' 1 1 X 'iz 2-If ,sin , WT, 1 we :Mar ta ' -4. . . :I:.- .,T5 .:fS?f3 X . 'x 3 1 J Yu -, - - f - sf- ' 4. ' . -. 1, - -. V' .1 1. .. v- .. . - - - J-.:-af -f ww '-.---LJ.-.K-'mn :Ju- --Q11-if-- . t'1'5 1n.. .. iw -v-..'-was-4 -'- '-' 114 w alsf- ' A'f:':'v'7 'e'-1 -f'-.aw-. '.:w.1',-uvaszr u iz' ,r ' - f, ..w,-.nw '-H-f x.:.!.f':L A ,, 'W -nn 'fm men-S -'I mg, .- - ' vw- 1. v ,U ,- f: n:: , 1:, , ,,,Rr - 1P'f 1f .:+g,.g. L . ,f'f-X 7,-.,- ,n , J' K a2 f1 A wkliilwf-'1 ' 1' 1 n'fsf+:4'aw4fewwf---we wr ' 1 Q,J:f.v:w1g,n51aQQ: - . N.1L.z..z+.s 4f:fs2f:fL,s , ,,.-f-ew ..s'???zffm:na+fmc?if,f15,::L:fg'f,gaww - A J,?Jg:.5,x-Q,-,mqg K' X. , ixirgifflli- , ,ACTIYITIE awww l 4h ' awswifwzeetfsw-' ABOVE: Members of the Student Council. Left to right- Atwater, I. Schindler, Tilbrook, Slack, Goetz, Claggett, Staley, J. Cline, Ludwick, Schubert, Crouch, and Gieringer. LEFT: Officers of the Student Council. Left to right-Staley, vice-president, J. Cline, treasurer, Goetz, secretary, and Clag- gett, president. WE PILOT THE SPACE HIP BELOW: Those cheering students are the backbone of our school system at Oakwood. They are typical of the Oakwood student, whose school spirit is unsurpassed. The Stu- dent Council represents these students and through this council the student is enabled to express himself to the authorities. Here at Oakwood we pride ourselves on our democratic form of student government. This system is operated through the efforts of the Oakwood Student Council whose members are elected by student vote early in the school year. This year the council functioned as an executive committee endeavoring to iron out difficulties that naturally arise in our school. Under the capable leadership of Mr. R. WC Patterson, faculty adviser, the council successfully completed many worthwhile activities. Officers were Bill Claggett, presi- dentg Bob Staley, vice-president, Sue Goetz, secretaryg and Joene Cline, treasurer. Projects included the writing of a new constitution, the dedication of a section of the school library to the memory of Mrs. Brown, the placement of clocks and benches in the boys' locker rooms, the prevention of rowdiness and property damage before the football and basketball games, the adoption of a new method of electing cheerleaders, and numerous other situations which called for action and ad- vice. One of the most successful projects of the year was the visitation of Oakwood High School by Fairmont's stu- dent council early in March. Oakwood's student council served as host for this event. 118 ABOVE: National Honor Society members. Fifth row, left to right-P. Hooven, Ensor, K. XVilliamson, L. Hardy, A. Greer: lfonrtb rnu'-C. Spurlino, L. Hoerner, Trace, Slaggie, D. Robinsong Tlaird ron'-Hershey, Zehrung, M. Hardy, Harlamert, T. Derrick: Secmzd ron'--DeCamp, J. Cline, Grout, Mohan, Turner, Iiclmonson: Firxt rou'-Sylvia Kelly, D. Hor- ton, Lauer, Ritten, Stockum, Routsong, Miss Baker. RIGHT: Officers of the society. Left to right-Ken Williamson, presi- dent: Sylvia Kelly, secretary: Larry Hardy, vice-president. WE ROCKET T0 SCHOLARSHIP Service, scholarship, leadership, and character . . These are the characteristics upon which membership in the National Honor Society are based. From members of the junior and senior classes who can qualify for member- ship, 15 per cent of the seniors and 10 per cent of the juniors are chosen for membership. Kenneth XWilliamson, president of the Oakrree chapter this year, was aided by Larry Hardy, vice-president, and Sylvia Kelly, secretary. Miss Georgia Baker, faculty ad- viser, also served as treasurer for the organization. Undertaking numerous improvement projects through- out the year, the group followed one of its membership qualifications, service. They operated the school supplies store, edited a school handbook to be on sale next year, provided for a needy family at Christmas, polished the tro- phies and cleaned up the trophy case, and donated funds to various campaigns. The annual alumni tea was held during Christmas vacation, and a farewell picnic was given for the seniors at the end of the year. 49 BELOW: Meredith Hardy, center, is making a sale that will help the National Honor So- ciety's store to enlarge its profit, to Valerie Milbourne, left, and Don Schenck, right. This store sells school supplies every day at noon time for the convenience of the students. JUNIOR COUNCIL ON WORLD AFFAIRS members liiftb muy left to right-Capt. Brown, Freehafer, Schnei- der, Brickley, K. Willianison, B. Staley, Kette, Rogers, A Greer, Howe, D. Robinson, Hetzel, Jensen, L. Hardy Spurlino. Fourth ron'-Slaggie, Lochner, B. Rogge, Otto T. Detrick, Joe Madden, Stephen, Schumann, Edmonson Simpson, Schenck, J. Davidson, Turner, Adamson, Trace, Cox, Claunch, Doody, Mr. Andrews. Third rou'-Atwater, Fritz, Mueller, Button, Rolfing, DeCamp, M. Hardy, Schu bert, Zehrung, Johnson, Henke, Halderman, McNelly, Sargent, Briggs, Steinman. Second ron'-P. Hooven, Mayne, Simms, Venlers, Ludwick, Mote, Stockum, Long- streth, Grout, Lauer, J. Robinson, Boian, Ritten, L. Hoer- ner, Woodall, Harlamert, Goetz. First 1-ou'-J. Cline, C. Baker, Mumma, Kramer, Cappel, C. Cunningham, S. Sta- ley, Hibberd, Crouch, Yagel, Funkhouser, Sylvia Kelly, Smith, N. Brownell, Shotwell, Sally Miller. I T ER-PLANETARY COUN IL JUNIOR COUNCIL ON WORLD AFFAIRS officers, left to rigbl: Jack Atwater, treasurerg Cy Spurlino, vice-presidentg Allen Greer, presidentg Meredith Hardy, vice-president, Larry Hardy, secretaryg and Charles Mueller, treasurer. Since world affairs are quickly becoming our affairs, a chapter of the Junior Council on Worltl Affairs was organized at Oakwood this year. At its monthly meetings the increasing interest of the members of this group illus- trated that Oakwood students are well in- formed on all world-wide events. Captain T. D. Brown, acting as the faculty adviser for this group, was aided by Mr. David Miller and Mr. Sam Andrews. Officers holding the same position for both semesters were Allen Greer, president, and Larry Hardy, secretary. Cy Spurlino and Meredith Hardy shared the vice-presidency for the year while Jack Atwater and Charles Mueller served as treasurers. Among the events scheduled for the year were a panel discussion early in November. which was broadcast by radio station XVONEQ a talk by Mr. J. H. Furbay on Global Minds for a Global World,l' which was open to the public and well attendedg the city-wide world affairs discussion group held in March, and a trip to New York to visit the United Nations. F ? I 2 K r QW, if ' 4 il' F1 I9 rou, left t right: B. Jensen. Rob- Third row: Lauer, J. Horton, Fleischauer, insong Fourth row: C. Koehrin Tc ne L Stolle, Fasigg Second gs Y i - Hoerner, Taylor, Hol- lander, Muller. row: Black, M a n s- fieldg First rozv: M. Smith, Prugh. SUPER- ONIC SERVICE Oakwood chapter of the American Red Cross began its activities for the year on October 10 with a very successful paper drive to obtain funds for the gift chest, which, after being filled with athletic, educational, and health supplies, was sent abroad during January. Throughout the year students completed several worthy projects by providing service for for others. On hundred fifty gift boxes for chil- dren overseas were filled at Christmas time, tray favors for soldiers at the veterans' hospital were LEFT, Junior Red Cross officers left to right: lfleischauer, sec- retary, L a u e r, vice- A president, L. Hoerner, president, H e r s h e y, treasurer. RIGHT, B u s y, civic- minded Red C r o s s members lending a helping hand on the annual paper drive. made, and the entire school contributed to the enrollment drive in March with a total of 53170. Officers who headed the student representa- tive group for the year were Louise Hoerner, president, Pat Lauer, vice-president, Barbara Fleischauer, secretary, and Fred Hershey, treas- urer. Under the advice of Mrs. Alice Griswold these students acted as the executive committee of the American junior Red Cross at Oakwood during this very successful year. 4 wa ., Vsyk ,A LEFT. The Girls' League Council representatives: second row, Trace, J. Davidson, Z e h r un g, Harlamert, Allen, Mad- den. Iiirst row, Henke, Adamson, DeCamp, Powers. SPACE-ETTE Playing a very important part in the recrea- tional and social life of every girl in the senior high is the Girls' League. Under the leader- ship of Mrs. Signe Wood, faculty adviser, and the officers, the Council had meetings once a week and planned various activities for the enjoy- ment of the girls. New students were welcomed to Oakwood in September at a get-together song fest held in the junior high gymnasium. During the football sea- son enthusiastic support came from the Girls' League who chartered a bus to the Troy-Oakwood game. No Christmas season would be complete without the traditional Hanging of the Greens and the Leyda. LEFT: Officers of the Girls' League Council are Jackie Adamson, vice-presidentg J u 1 i e De Camp, presidentg and Connie Powers, secretary-treasurer. RIGHT: Present i n g some unique enter- tainment fo r I h e Girls' League Christ- mas banquet were, sophomores jane Bie- bel, j a n e Detrick. Lynn Derby, Ginger Stutz, a n d Joanne Christmas banquet, sponsored by the Girls' League. Chit-Chats, informal get-togethers in the League room for card playing and refreshments in january, are becoming popular with the girls. After the Fairborn-Oakwood basketball game, dancing and refreshments were provided in the senior high gym for students from both schools. The Mothers Tea, held in March, was another successful activity spon- sored by the League. Topping the season's events was the Girls' League formal dance in lNIay, to which all the girls, dressed in their finery, escorted the boys. The Big Sister party, which introduced freshman girls to the senior high and Girls' League, was held late in the school year and marked the last event successfully completed by the N752 Council. HI-Y No. 2 OFFICERS, left In right: Doody. secretary, I-Ietzel, sergeant-at-armsg Jensen, vice-presidentg Detrick. president, Ed- monson, treasurer. TRI-HI-Y, .veutezl.' Janney, vice-presidentg Petit, secretaryg S. Kelly, presidentg Riber, treasurer. Not shown Hi- Y No. l officers: P. Hooven, president, Price, vice-presidentg Finch, secretaryg Spurlino, treasurerg Tilbrook, sergeant-at-arms. YOUTH COUNCIL, below, left In right, firxl row: Sally Men- denhall, C. Cappel, Tom Detrick, Sylvia Kelly, Dottie Colburng .verrmd rozv: Gary Gieringer, Doug Teagarden, Jane Biebel, Jeanie Halderman, Sally Miller, Mike Hooveng stumlimlgs Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Willianlson, advisersg foregrolnzrl: Pete Hooven. IVERSAL HANGO Tri-Hi-Y induction ceremony An important role in the recreational life of the Oakwood community is played by the Oakwood Branch Y. M. C. A. Under the friendly companionship and guidance of Mr. Kenneth Simpson, executive secretary, the Youth Center has always been the place to go after school, games, and movies, and for special parties. Stu- dents from elementary school through the twelfth grade benefit from the broad program planned for them at the Located at Patterson and Schantz Avenues, the Center has become the established huh of our social life here at Oakwood. may WWE' ABOVE, N.F.L. members, fifth row, left to right: Mueller, Waltz T Detrick Dood' Edmonson VonBlon Fnsor a - a ya 1 1 1 Q Hershey, Pohl, Boen, Hollander, Leupold, Jordan, J. Price: lfuurlla rozr: August, J. Cline, Adams, Keck, Kette, At- water, Schneider, lireehafer, Loftus, A. Greer, Slaggie, K. Williamson, Rogers, Jensen, D. Robinson, L. Hardy, S. Smith, Mr. John Martin. 'I'bird row: Sally Miller, Riber, ROCKETI With the tremendous record of last year as their criterion, the N.F.L. chapter at Oakwood had a most difficult task before them this year. That task was to produce another national speech winner, and all the members of the N.F.L. were on hand at the annual rally held at Old River in September to get Below, N.F.L. officers at Oakwood. Left to right: Sylvia Kelly, presidentg Tom Detrick, treasurer: Pat Lauer, sec' retary, and Leo Slaggie, vice-president. , any ky ?i..1.z1G.'w- 1 - ' , Routsong, Adamson, Kelly, Mayne, L. Hoerner, Harla- mert, Kramer, Ritten, Mote, Lauer. Second row: M. Hardy, Schubert, Halderman, Stockum, J. liasig, Grant, Long- streth, J. Robinson, Williams, P. Willianlson, McNelly, Brumhaugh, Allen, Ludwick, Derby, Venters. Ifiryl rnuu' Simms, Cappel, Yagel, S. Smith, Staley, C. Cunningham, Woodall, V. Smith, G. Mumma, Dean. J AHE into the right spirit for this arduous campaign. In his chef's cap and apron Mr. John M. Martin, wielded a busy knife over the ham and the rally proved its worth again this year as the students began to monopolize first places in the tournaments. Early in the year speech students won honors in the annual Prince of Peace contest at Oakwood tak- ing seven out of eight first places. Fighting their way into the state semi-finals were Ann I-Iarlamert, Sylvia Kelly, and Joene Cline. Throughout the year Oakwood speakers shone in numerous tournaments -- Springfield, South Charleston, Middletown, Delaware, Ohio State, Wfooster, and Bowling Green, where Leo Slagle, Emma Kramer, Dale Ensor, and Alan Edmonson, in debate, and Allen Greer, boys, extemp, qualified for the National Tournament at Boston. This will be Oakwood's fifth consecutive and twelfth year in the Nationals. The sweepstakes trophy for Xwestern Ohio was won for the third consecutive year. Oakwoodis present standing of 175 members and degrees makes it the fifth leading chapter out of 600 in the U. S. In addition John M. Martin, is the top-rated coach in the nation with 3,833 points. Our city, school and community can certainly be proud of this national record compiled by the speech department at Oakwood High School. Oakwood's speakers really went places last summer-in fact all the way to California. Yes, for the first time in its history Oakwood had six contestants in the National Tourna- ment, held at Pepperdine College in California. Also, for the first time in its history, Oakwood had a national first place winner. This distinction came to Susie Routsong, who won the dramatic division of the nationals. Stan Smith, who quali- fied in the humorous division, came in third to boost Oak- wood's prestige. Other students who qualified for the tourna- ment were George Ross and Ron Schreiber, debate: Paul Car- roll, boys' extemporeg and Janie Lyons, girls' extempore, all of whom graduated last june. TO FAME and FORTUN Individual events are not the only type of speech program available at Oakwood. Mr. Martin also directs and produces all the plays presented here. This year those presented were: Father of the Bride, the senior class playg june Mad, given by the sophomores, A Date with Judy, produced by Standing, sixth row, left to right: Barnhiser, Price, Morris, Lloyd, jordan, Susie Miller, Jones. Fifth row: Cox, Sar- gent, Schubert, Trant, Rogers, Tilbrook, Dick Eiler, P. Hooven, S. Smith, Kircher, Mr. john Martin. Fourth row: Hunting, A. Greer, K. Williamson, D. Robinson, Schenck, M. Hardy, Routsong, Graham, Ensor, Slaggie. Third row: Trace, Rice, Goetz, Shotwell, Mayne, Mote, J. Robinson, the freshmen, and the junior Review of '52, a variety show put on by the junior class. These productions, according to Oakwood's standard of entertainment, were all top-notch and played to full houses. Yes, dramatics and speech work have established themselves at Oakwood. Harlemert, Kramer, L. Hoerner. Second row: Doody, Davidson, P. Williamson, Halderman, J. Cline, Lauer, Grout, Longstreth, Stockum, Adamson, Clark. First row: Williams, Davis, De Marse, Schumacher, Fasig, George, De Camp, Sally Miller, Ritten, Edmonson. Absent: Petit. s. Kelly. ? , aww- Q V lil ,sl Q ,vp if . 4 ' Q , if ffg1ff'k 1 W3 3 1 5 6: , , if 59 ii? L Af Az. , . f V ,,., 7 55, , ,:.I,,, , .Q I skis 'ew- 2 5 M ali j ll Wwuv q..,3wf'fff EL7 A Q 1 MQ ' 4 wg 7 ..v. , N. M. ,,,, ,,,,,,,,v..-.mv-,N w.,,,4swffv.,+:.wgp.w I Lf S .3 5575? 305' ' X 335 P lf? iii T2 i 5 ,R -f S ,M , L- ff- , , Y 1 if N . Ev fgsfgffi ff: r-2 gs 'z . - 4. ,,, E, W' 1 :gg gf .., 5 5 I Q 35 X W' 1 2 I x I qifii f 5354: I ,if Q af' 'A' s' ii Wg. is -E55 gif' Q I 1 U. 36 9 'gxiik A 55 , . M Q f HIGH PPING Another successful year has been added to those already chalked up by the band. The sevent- ty-five piece marching band went through the football season in fine shape presenting such spectacular shows as The Star Spangled Review which featured Arden Albaugh as a fourteen foot Uncle Sam. Under the baton of drum major, Arden Albaugh, and five snappy majorettes- Connie Cline, june Hanes, Georgia Heisey, Violet Peth, and Carolyn Tonini--the band was one of the best that Oakwood has had in recent years. Mr. Myron McKelvey, whom everyone affection- ately calls Mr. Mac, worked extra hours before and after school to get his robots in tip-top form for the Friday night presentations. After the close of the football season the con- cert band began practice for their two spring concerts. In May the band brought the year to a successful close by traveling to Coldwater, Ohio, to participate in the annual music festival for high school bands. Left, high-stepping majorettes. Left Io right: Violet Peth, Connie Cline, june Hanes, Georgia Heisey, Caro- lyn Tonini. This was the last season of leading the hand for seniors, Violet Pelh and June Hanes. OUT On the social side the band enjoyed the annual banquet and a trip to Columbus, Ohio, for the Ohio State-Northwestern foot- ball game on November 3. These and other like events are made possible through the undying efforts of the Band Parents' organ- ization which sponsored paper drives to raise money needed to aid the band. LEFT, Band officers for the year. Left to right: Mr. Mc- Kelvey, adviserg Leo Slaggie, vice-presidentg Marilyn Lueck. secretaryg and Louis Brinck, president. RIGHT, Arden Albaugh, drum major, in action. 59 LEFT, Oakwood High School's march- ing hand. Front to back, rows left to rightg first rouu' Geiger, Corwin. Second row: Claunch, C. Freehafer, Shelton, Barr, Brinck, Lueck, Con- over, McKechnie. 'Third row: C. Tonini. Mueller, L. Satmary, Staley, Wurtz, Fincher, Moore, Murphy, L. Patterson. Fourth rozv: Heisey, Bur- ner, Bauer, R. jones, Anderson, j. Fleischauer, Robinson, Hart, J. Pat- terson. Fifth row: Bilbrey, Yates, Gross, Rector, Woodward, Beckman, Flaugher. .Sixth .rowf Albaugh, Hanes, Van Scoyk, Wildermuth, Doellman, Potter, B. Tonini, A. Wil- son, J. SIUPP1 Seman. Seventh row: C. Cline, Center, Lone, Wolfe, Slag- gie, Kette, Nancy Wilson, Sisson, Casebere. Eighth row: V. Peth, Apostelos, Ritten, Huntington, N. Freehafer, Wilcox, Strawser, Schwei- ger, B. Stupp. Ninth row: Bratton, K. Williamson, Natalie Wilson, Kern, T. Jensen, Woodall, O'Dell. Tenth row: Amspaugh, Cockerill. Absent: B. Kelly, Matrox, Petit, P. Gross, T. Orr, G. Tonini. :gigs-Q 53, ml A g ? 1L,,,.,....v xg? ff g, , - f fMi 3a Q ' Q , 3' . 'jr In 5 .1 Jnififi M . 3' :-4, . 1045, 32 . 1 1+ , -c , , E Oi Q 'Ag F XV . '1 , v V u frm-, 'F' ,wygkfaa --4-f:. .L i .- Q 'Q 1 1 .. Q ASL N - if. .,.mMm4 at 5 if 4 Y Stumling, fifth l'0!l'.' Herath, D. Greer, Floridis, Tilbrook, Sarmir. Price Pepper. Mee, B. Brickley. Rollins. T. McKenny. Gieringer. Gaskill, Bartlett Rogge, Lloyd. Dick Eiler. King. Fourlla mfr: McLaughlin. Collins, P. Hooven Mills, Schumacher. Finch, Morris. Madden. Lochner. J. Kendell. Boen. M Hooven, D. Mclienny, Otto. Mr. Deniston. Tlairzl row: Berges. Goetz Smile' Huntin Nutt Bain Theobald Back C Baker L Williaiiis Steinman 51 g- - Q 1 Q - . - .Q Schweiger. Sermm' rmzz' Finn. B, Chaney. Flint. Slack. hloser. Shotwell Sawtelle, Herrman, Clark, M. Smith, Allen. First rozzu' V. Williartls. Gerard Satmary, Kling. R. Hoerner, Cappel, Yagel, Huber, Mumma. ATOMIC ARTI T S projects, posters, and the like keep Bill Meg, tfcasufefg Bruu the members of the Pen and Brush R02-780, ViCe-PfCS- Club hopping all the time. In its second years of organization the club, under the direction of Mr. Ross Denis- ton, had a very profitable year. Heading the lists of projects was the minstrel show which was success- ful in every way. The high stepping boys' chorus line, headed by Karen Schumacher, and a humorous dialogue by Dick Eiler were the highlights of the show. Decorations and wall murals for the three proms held during the year were done by art members. and all the posters which boosted school spirit during the football and basket- Brush Club members. . . . ing in oils. 6l PEN Lk BRUSH OFFICERS Lefl to right: Mike Hoowen secretaryg Pete Hooven, pres ball seasons were painted by Pen and A fYPiC211 HFYIOQIH SCCU6 flnd5 the seventh period class paint ABOVE: members of the journalism classes. Back row, left to right: Ritten, Sally Miller, Steinman, Rogers, Jensen, Stockum, Rauh, Goetz, Hunting, Joslin, jack- son, Miss Campbell, D. Robinson. Second four S. De- Marse, Davis, Tibbals, L. Hoerner, Sherk, Theobald Harlamert, M. Cheney, Shotwell, Slack. First row: Haas, Manning, 1. Detrick, Trant, C. Baker, Susie Miller, Wetzel, Tuverson. Alzseut: S. Kelly, Petit. Q RIGHT, chiefs-of-staff for the ACORN. Left to riglal: Louise Hoerner, co-editor, Miss Mildred Campbell adviser, and Sylvia Kelly, co-editor. UPER SCRIBES Taking the audience into the future, the ACORN skit promotes sales. Has anyone seen those pictures which were measured for the engraver? This and many similar questions were familiar echoes ringing forth from S-8 as the pencil pushers got started early in the fall. There were two classes this year, one to ac- quaint the freshmen and sophomores with journalistic writing, and the other to enable the upperclassmen to edit the yearbook. Both class were in full swing before the end of September with the production of the school directory and OAKWOOD PRESS copy. The ACORN staff learned that there was more to publishing a yearbook than meets the eye, Many afternoons found the busy editors staying late in order to meet their deadlines. Measuring pictures and counting copy were tasks familiar to all the students. Miss Mildred Campbell acted as the adviser for both classes as she made budding journalists out of inexperienced writers. 62 Members of Quill and Scroll, Xlzllllf- ing. left to right: Stockum, Jensen, Robinson, Rogers, P. Hooven, Ritten. Sculed.' Sally Miller, Joslin, Miss Campbell, L. Hoerncr, Kelly. Our Alpha Omega chapter of Quill and Scroll, national journalistic organization, was reorgan- ized this year by Miss Campbell. Membership includes students in the upper third of their classes who have done outstanding work in journalism. Ten members were initiated this ,asv year at a simple but impressive induction cere- mony. Early in the year the ACORN sales campaign was conducted in the assembly with a publicity skit which took the audience far into the future to learn the benefits of buying a yearbook. Last year the ACORN won an All-American rating. Acorn staff editors: seated, lefl to right: Robinson, Hooven, Thcobald, Hunting, Stockum. Harlamcrt, Ritten, Hoerner, Wetzelg standing: Rogers, Joslin, P. Davis, Sally Millerg al1.vef1f: Kelly. Christmas Fantasy was the theme chosen by the senior class for their prom which was held on December 22. Elegantly gowned upperclass- men and alumni danced beneath fan- tastic decorations that carried out the theme. Candidates for queen who comprised the court were, left to right, Adele Cosmer. Ruth Back, Natalie Theobald, Judy Horton, Ann Harlamert, and Emma Kramer. WALTZI G ROCKETTE P17091 royalty f01' The ll-1Ui0l' Reigning supreme over the P1'0flf WHS John Maklfy and senior prom were Bill Clag- .lafkw Adam50U- gett and Judy Horton. Rhapsody in Blue was the song that inspired the juniors to make their murals and table decorations for their prom which was held No- vember 21. The dance was very successful as senior high students and graduates flocked to the prom. Serv- ing in the queen's court were, left to right: Carole Sargent. Adele Boian, joene Cline, jackie Adam- son, Susie Routsong, Susie Grant, and Sally Longstreth. Homecoming, Queens court: Barbara Smiley, Emma Kramer Natalie Theobald Ruth Back and Adele Cosner. UEE of the REAL Homecoming festivities were handled this year by the Youth Council at the Oak- wood Branch Y.M.C.A. after the Fairmont-Oakwood basket- ball game. All rivalries and hostilities ceased as students from both schools flocked to the youth center for the crowning of the homecoming queen. Suspense, as to which candidate would win the title, had been aroused during the week preceding the game. Fin- ally, at the dance, it was dis- closed that Natalie Theobald had edged out the other can- didates for the honor. Then Captain Tom Hetzel, accord- ing to tradition, congratulated the queen and the evening was complete. Left: Donna and George Leupold provide entertainment at inter- mission. Riglat: Bill Sonnanstine serves as M. C. for the dance. 65 , ROOTIN Stand up and cheer .... From the very first pep rally down to the very last tournament game, the varsity cheerleaders were always on the job keeping up the team morale and the spirit of the cheering sections. Headed by senior Emma Kramer, the leaders for his year were Natalie Theobald and Barbara Smiley, seniors, and Sally Miller, Suzie Routsong, and Karen Schumacher, juniors. Numerous extraordinary experiences, such as the Piqua game, which was played in snow and below freezing temperatures when the girls led cheers in layers of extra clothing including long Left, varsity cheerlead- ers. Stmzriirzg left to right, Routsong, Smiley. Theobaldg kneelin g, Sally Miller, Schumach- er, Kramer. STARS underwear, will long be remembered by the loyal cheerleaders. Cheering their team on to victory throughout the winter basketball season were the reserve cheerleaders. The undying pep of the student section toward the reserve team can be attributed to the enthusiasum of their cheerleaders who were jane Biebel, Gwennie Bflumma, Natalie Nutt, Connie Powers, and Mary Schiller, all sophomores. No less important than the reserve cheer- leaders are the ninth grade rooters, who are Kathy Bieser, Mary Jane Smith, Dottie Wagner. DeDe Wfilliams, and Jackie Wolverton, the boos- ters for the freshmen. LEFT, freshmen cheer- leaders. Left to right, D. Williams, B i e s e r, M. Smith, Wagner, Wolver- ton. RIGHT, r e s e r v e cheerleadersg I e f t to right: Nutt, P o w e r s, Mumma, Schiller, Biebel. 7 .- ,gf a if 5 ,Q f if Q 4 Y , gg... J 3 ,V F 1: 1 s . - J gg ,M , 5 3 .I , 'A 2 lwigfbf c- he ' ' - W 1 'Egg as '-wwf j , ,W f n 'Y ' id wr , g J' walks R576 . 354 1 P wx WW? 1 cv' wx 8 -'-ff-qgsv' f Y Q ag Q, . 'Q iz 1 ,f x- ,4 W1-fl-w5:a. 3.3 ,,,.. in i 15 A . 1' 1 - . ff . . , -QQ-:,,,,5A-1 A .-'V .1-Mfg. 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THE COMEBACK TRAIL Under Coach Ed Wysocki the 1951 version of the Oakwood High School football team showed a great deal of improvement over its recent pre- decessors. While the overall record of one win and eight losses were not too impressive, the team lacked neither morale nor courage. Oakwood fans were treated to a pleasant sur- prise in the southern half of the Miami Valley Lea 'ue Premiere o ener. The acks erformed S n P . P I capably against heavier and more experienced Fairmont and Xenia teams. joy reigned in Oakwood the following week as the Lumberjacks won their first game in three years. The victims of the jack's uprising was a fighting Lebanon team which fell by a 24-12 count. Highly touted Norwood 'visited the Oakwood gridiron and barely emerged with a 33-20 win. Oakwood played its best game of the season, but the stronger bench of the visitors turned the tide in the fourth quarter. Bill Claggetfs dazzling running accounted for two of the .Iackls touch- downs. Left to right' Coaches Small, Wysocki, Palmer. 70 l l Upper left--Rob Finch Upper right-Bob Slagle Middie left-Bill Mee Middle right-Tony Pepper Center above-Captain Bill Claggett Lower lefr-Pete Parker Lower right-jack Price Anagnoston and Smith were stalwarts on defense throughout the season. However, the jack's bubble burst as they bowed to an outstanding Greenville team. The XVave's heavier line made gaping holes through which its fleet backs romped. Oakwood's Bob Slagle did provide a thrill with a brilliant eighty- five yard touchdown run. The Troy and Miamisburg games followed a similar pattern. While the smaller jacks were able to battle successfully for three quarters, superior manpower of the other team downed the jacks in the fourth quarter. The Oakwood gladiators promised to do their best against arch rival Fairmont, but even so were not quite up to the task. Fairmont. the league champion, was undefeated in nine games. Their superiority was evident as they downed the jacks 45-7. However, Captain Claggetfs Hardworking football m a n a g e r s confer with Athletic Manager Bige- low. Left to right: Fortenbaugh, Thobe, Bigelow and Hilty. ninety yard touchdown run from the kickoff was the outstanding play of the game. There was little to cheer about as the jacks lost their last three games. Oakwood fell victim to Sidney, Piqua, and Xenia. In the last three games the offensive team could produce only one touchdown. Nevertheless, the concensus was that in the future with the combined talents of the hard working coaches-Wysocki, Palmer, Armbruster, and Small-the team was sure to regain the pin- nacle of the early forties. Since All work and no play makes the lacks dull boys , they did find time to laugh and relax. Frequent targets for their amusement were Roly- Poly Finch, Hardnose Floridis, Lightning Parker, and Bony Tony Pepper. Left: Oakwood's defenders move in to stop Piqua. Right, Our student announcers watch from the pressbox. Left to right: Lloyd, A. Orr, Hardy, and Derrick. However, the boys should be congratulated for the serious hard work and energy they ex- pended throughout the season. At the annual banquet held at the Wishing Well Inn twenty-seven boys were awarded letters as follows: seniors, Bill Claggett, Pete Parker, Rob Finch, Bill Mee, Pete Anagnoston, Tony Pepper, Bob Slagle, Tom Walsh, Ronny Floridis, lim Tilbrook, Jack Price, and Stan Smith, juniors, Don Stephen, Bob Staley, Gary Gieringer, Tom james, Bill Congleton, and Fritz Emdeg sopho- mores, Jack Schultz, Jim Schindler, Alan Slagle, Alfred Waltz, Doug Teegarden, George Leupold, Charles Keck, Bill King, and Bill Loftus. At the banquet Bill Mee and Rob Finch received trophies for their outstanding line play. Captain Bill Clag- gett was awarded a trophy for his offensive con- tributions while Pete Anagnoston garnered laurels as the best defensive backfield man. Post season honors went to Captain Bill Clag- get who made all-M.V.L. first team. Bill Mee and Bob Staley made honorable mention in the League bolloting. Oakwood Oakwood Oa kwood Oakwood Oakwood Oakwood Oakwood Oakwood Oakwood The Scoreboard 24 Lebanon .. 20 Norwood . 13 Greenville 7 Troy ..... H Miamisburg 7 Fairmont . 0 Sidney .... 7 Piqua . 0 Xenia .. 12 35 52 45 59 49 26 60 52 Left: Otto's scrap was a bi f g actor in the Jacks early successes. Right: Emde 'oe h' h ' 1 ' ' 1, s xg in thc jacks wmnmg effort against Centerville. HARDCOURT HEROE The four coachesg sitting, Armbruster, Smallg stunfling, reserve coach Gardnerg varsity coach Palmer. Rebuilding was the keynote of the Oakwood 1951-1952 basketball season. Last year's team was lost by graduation. Coach jack Palmer had only two boys returning with varsity experience, Tom Hetzel and Doug Otto. These two boys along with juniors, Dick Custenborder, Bob Staley, Fritz Emde, and Barry MacKay formed the nucleus of the squad. Long and hard work was the order as the boys pre- d f pare or the season opener with Wfest Carrollton. Even though the team lost to XY' est Carrollton ' in a close game, the jacks still showed a surprising amount of ability for an opening effort. Slender guard Dick Custenborder topped th , e scorers with eighteen points, while Tom Hetzel and Doug Otto paced the defensive efforts. Oakwood again played well against the best Parker team in recent years. Parker's big Al Burger was the d'ff 1 erence as the Jacks fell 49-47. The Celina game was the jacks' first test on f . . oreign soil and they were beaten by a good fast- breaking Celina club. Above, left to right: Otto, Custenborder, Congleton, Taylor, Emcle, Makley, MacKay, Staley, Hetzel, Gieringer. Hewitt. Schindler, Anagnoston. Stillwagon, Peth. Oakwood got into high gear against Greenville. Aided by Barry MacKay's twelve points in the second half, the jacks were never headed as they won their first game 38-32. Centerville also fell victim before the on rushing jacks. Hetzel's rebounding and Otto's playmaking were high points in the play. The cagers next participated in a tournament over the Christmas holidays. The jacks defeated Tipp City for their third straight win. Captain Tom Hetzel scored eighteen points to lead the way. XVest Milton, an undefeated powerhouse, defeated the jacks in the finals despite the excellence of the jack's play. Unfortunately they couldn't continue their early development, and the team fell below the first expectations. Troy was the start of the decline of the jacks fortunes. Leading by a large margin throughout the game, the jacks were nipped by a late Trojan rally 35-52. The jacks next journeyed to Miamisburg where they suffered a great defeat. Despite the large score the Jacks battled valiantly to the end. 75 Below: Senior Tom Hetzel was a sparkplug throughout the season as he led the scoring. The reserve poses: kneeling, left to right: Teegarden, D. Eiler, Waltz, Leupold, Button, N. Johnston. Standing, left to right: A. Slagle, Hause, W. Lusk, Bernard, August, J. Schultz, J. Schindler. THE STURE Against arch rival Fairmont the Jacks fell short by only one basket 39-57. Outstanding in the fray were Captain Hetzel, Doug Otto, and Dick Custen- border. After the Fairmont game the team played four of their last five games away. The Jacks lost to Sidney, Piqua, Xenia, Hillsboro, and Fairborn. The loss of Doug Otto due to a knee injury in midseason hampered the team's chances. The juniors played well in the final stages of the schedule and may provide a real contender for next year. At the annual banquet fourteen boys were awarded letters as follows: seniors, Hetzel, Otto, Hewitt, Anagnostong juniors. Staley, Emde, Mac- Kay, Custenborder, Peth, Gieringer, Stillwagon, Taylor, Congleton, and Makleyg managers, Von Blon and Simpson. Doug Otto was elected honorary captain and received the trophy for the best foul shooting performance. Senior Tom Hetzel led the scoring with one-hundred-twenty points. Three boys-Hetzel, Custenborder, and Bud Schindler-received honorable mention in the league balloting for the all-M.V.L. basketball team. Under the capable coaching of Earl Gardner, 76 the 1951-52 edition of the Oakwood reserves com- piled a record of seven wins and seven losses. The junior Jacks won four out of seven games in the rough and tough M.V.L. league. Oakwood fans be- lieve that the reserves' record was good enough to warrant high hopes for next year's varsity. Jack Schultz and Jack Hause were especially outstanding in their play. Both boys are regarded as good po- tentials of the 1952-53 varsity. Alan Slagle im- proved rapidly as the season progressed and should be regarded as a definite comer. At the banquet fifteen boys were awarded num- erals as follows: Jack Shultz, Jack Hause, Jim Schindler, Doug Teegarden, Alan Slagle, Larry But- ton, Spencer August, Barrett Barnard, Don Eiler, George Leupold, Nels Johnston. Alfred Waltz, Wlarren Lusk, and managers David Fritz and Charles Freehafer. In the future Oakwood fans can look for a better brand of basketball than they received in 1951-52. Coach Jack Palmer has instilled his system through- out the various levels of the coachingg especially is this true for the reserve team. Since the players will be familiar with the system, the change from group to group will not produce the undesirable results it sometimes has in the past. Left to right, lop: Coach Bigelow, Anagnoston, Billman, B. Schindler, Fmde, Staley, T. Hewitt, L. Hardy, J. Schultz, J. Schindler, Amspaugh. Middle: Brink, Mansell, Shafor, Slagle, Wfaltz, B. Congleton, Tilbrook, Hild, Fortenbaugh, Cavanaugh, Apostelos. Frwzt: McLaughlin, Stillwagon, Draut, J. Routsong, T. Orr, Hageman, Fear, R. Schultz, Geiger. DIAM Despite the loss of the nucleus of last year's team, Coach Ed Bigelow predicts a successful sea- son for the Oakwood nine. The team hopes to be the third team in four years to journey to the re- gionals at Crosley Field. However, to gain the regionals several untested boys will have to fill positions vacated by gradu- ation. The entire infield of Bob Staley, Bill Con- D DUST gleton, jim Schindler, and Bud Schindler is new. The outfield is well filled by veterans Ted Hewitt and Charles Billman and newcomers Hardy and Schultz. Fritz Emde will form the nucleus of the mound staff with Waltz and Slagle catching. Oakwood met the following teams: Parker, Troy, Xenia, Miamisburg, Fairmont, Piqua, Green- ville, Roosevelt. and Franklin. Right: Pitcher, Emde. lim' right: C a t c h e r Waltz, a n d Batter Schindler. Almve: Coach McGowan, Jim Tilhrook, and Dud Kircher. Below: Roh Finch and Pete Parker. Members of the golf team, left lo right, top: Madden, John- ston, Custenbortler. Doody, P. Hooven, Guenther, Floridis, Hause. Left lo right, lmllom: Barnhiser. Eiler, Tilhrook, Parker, Finch, Sampson, Kircher, Spurlino, jordan. TABS and PAR Throughout the years golf has been one of the most successful sports at Oakwood. Since the team lost only one letterman by graduation, Coach Stan McGowan was assured of a serious contender for area honors. Returning to the team are lettermen Rob Finch, Dud Kircher, Pete Parker, Doug Sampson, and Jim Tilhrook. These boys along with jack Hause were the main- stays of the team. Dick Custenhorder, Nels john- ston, Tom Barnhiser, and Dick Filer were also contenders for one of the starting positions. However, despite the presence of so much excellent material, the schedule was sure to test the Jacks at every turn. Xenia, Stivers, Chami- nade, and arch rival Fairmont promised to give the Jacks trouble in their bids for lwoth the M.V.L. and the city league titles. The jacks also met Fairview, Roosevelt, Piqua, Wilbtir Wright, Kiser, and Parker. ln addition to the league tilts, the team will also participate in the M.V.I.. and the district tournaments. They hope to better the third place ranking garnered in both of these events . by last year's team. i 1233 M, -.aqnwa ,ff i Qwwf, , .M Uwvat 'Q .Hmwfj Nfl. ,W T12-kg, ,feng , fri 135+ 414' iw ' Members of the tennis team, left to right, top: Henry, J. Schindler, Teegarden, XVillis, Simpsong bottom, left to right: Jensen, Otto, Hetzel, Sarmir, MacKay. IFTYS ETTERS As usual the Oakwood tennis team compiled an outstanding record. Last year's team composed of Barry MacKay, Bob Jensen, Tom Hetzel, Tom Sarmir, Doug Otto, Dick Robinson, and Allen Greer won thirteen out of fourteen matches, the M.V.L. singles and doubles titles, and the Day- ton High School League title. Barry MacKay, who holds a national ranking, won all of his matches, the lVI.V.I.. singles title and the district title. Barry also advanced to the quarterfinals in the Stare Tournament before bowing out. Oakwood's only loss was to a hard hitting group of Middletown netters. For the past three years Middletown has been the only team to spoil an unbeaten Oakwood season. This year's team hopes to overcome the Mid- dletown jinx while maintaining its mastery over Fairmont, Stivers, and Greenville. Oakwood will play in both the city and Miami Valley Leagues this year. Coach Mack Hummon predicts that the addition of sophomores--Doug Teegarden, jim Schindler, Bart Willis, and Frank Henry--to the seven returning lettermen will produce one of the strongest teams in Oakwood's history. Top: Barry MacKay and Bob Jensen. Bottom, left to right: Tom Hetzel, Tom Sarmir, and Doug Otto after a tough match. Members of the track team, left to right, top: Coach Cato, Pepper, Von Blon, Kette, Claggett, Cantor, Matrox, Williamson, Pohl, Mee, Schumann, Albaugh, Stephen, D. Lusk, B. Slagle. Left to right bot- tom: Kern, King, A. Slagle, Rossman, Bernard, Keck, Schneider, Boen. THE CI DER TRAIL The track team gave promise of being the best in recent years as thirty boys answered Coach Leonard Cato's call to duty. The dashes were well represented by Bill Claggett, Bob Slagle, and Brad Boen. Ace long distance men, Vic Von Blon and Merle Lochner, and middle distance men, Fred Pohl, Bob Schumann, Kenneth Wil- liamson, and Tony Pepper, rounded out the squad. Sophomores Ed Rossman and Bill King were regarded as outstanding prospects in the forthcoming season. Early matches were scheduled with Troy, Fairmont, Miamisburg, and Xenia. Coach Cato and the trackmen worked long and hard to de- velop a strong contender for M.V.L. laurels. Right: discus thrower, Tony Pepper. Far right, left to right: Bill Claggett, Brad Boen, and Bob Slagle await the gun signal. Below: The champion Wahoos ZH team. Stand- ing. left to right: lfloridis, Parker, Rogers, Jensen. Kneeling, left to right: Morris, B. Slagle, Claggett. CHAMPI Although not official representatives of Oak- wood High School, a group of Oakwood boys did very well in the city high school bowling league. The ten boys who participated in the league formed two teams, 'jacks number one and two. Team one was composed of Cy Spurlino, Bob Staley. Joe Mad- den, George Stillwagon, and Tom Guenther. Team two consisted of Tom Derrick, Larry Hardy, Barry MacKay, Fred Pohl, and Bob Schumann. Team two was particularly successful as it cap- tured second place in the league of fourteen local schools. MacKay rolled the highest series in the session with 625 and Capt. Hardy rolled the second highest single game with 235. However, not all of the boys were this successful. Detrick's ball was so slow that he often rolled. took a nap, and then awoke to see how things had come out. Good Humor men were supported in fine style by Ice Cream Cone Fred Pohl. Above: Winners of the hiih school bowling league. Stamling, left to right: Guenther, MacKay, Spurlino, Hardy, Staley. Kneeling, left to right: Pohl, Still- wagon, Makley, Schumann, Madden, Detrick. S ALL Action was fast and furious in the intra-mural basketball league during the 1951-52 season. Be- cause of the large number of boys interested in the cage sport, intra-mural director Ed Wlysocki divided the twelve teams into two leagues, the American and the National. The Wahoos A captured the American crown while the W'ahoos Z gained the National League laurels. In the anuual tournament the Wahoos Z's maintained their winning ways as they defeated the Confederates in the finals to become the grand champions. The powerful Confederate team did, however, defeat the Wahoos Ns in the tourna- ment in a sudden death overtime. The Con- federates and the Wahoos Z also had a very keen rivalry. The two teams met three times during the year, and each time the Wahoos won by only the closest of margins. One of the highlights of the season was the game between the Oakwood faculty and the Wahoos . The faculty showed the Wahoos a trick or two as they won handily 40-26. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES Top row, left to right: Gaunt, Vaughn, Mumma, Sprigg, Gieringer, Scheidt, Grant, Pumphrey, Billings. Second row, left to right: Manager B. Oelman, D. Rossman, Champion, Nordhoff, Fortenbaugh, Gilbert, B. Hewitt, Buell, Kohr, Phillips, Saslow. Bottom row, left to right: King, Sellery, Grout, T. Kendell, W. Johnston, Vanclenberg, Hinton, Abel, Funkhouser, I-Ieisey, Crouse. UNIOR JACKS If Oakwood is to improve its grid and court fortunes in the future, it must build from the bottom up. Realizing the need for such a pro- gram, the administration has wisely appointed coaches who are able to explain the basic funda- mentals with ease. Leonard Cato, coach of the ninth grade football team, lNIarty Armbruster, coach of the combined seventh and eighth grade football team and ninth grade basketball team, and John Small, who guided the combined basket- ball team, worked hard and capably to instill the correct fundamentals. Coach Cato's ninth grade team progressed rapidly over the season. After a faltering start, the embryo Jacks came on fast to win their last two games. The footballers lost to Fairborn, Miamisburg, Xenia, and Fairmont, but beat Shawen Acres 20-0 and Northridge 13-6. The Northridge game was the finest of the year for the freshmen. Outstanding prospects for next year's varsity include Greer, Davidson, Hearth, and james. The following freshmen were awarded foot- ball numerals: Bill Babo, David Herath, David Greer, Edgar Fasig, Jerry Coan, Bill Bushnell, Bill Oelman, Pete Davidson, Bob james, Alex Stoycos, Frank Sargent, David McLaughlin, Roger Schultz, Bill Hegeman, James Routsong, Pat Col- lins, and manager David Stolle. Coach Marty Armbrusterls combined seventh and eighth grade football team was very success- ful as they compiled a record of four wins and no losses. The team defeated Xenia and Fair- mont each twice as they completed the best record of any junior high club. JUNIOR 'JACKS junior high basketball teams did very well on the court. The ninth grade's record was a promising seven wins and five losses. The fresh- men numbered among their victims Fairmont, Miamisburg, and Phillipsburg. The combined seventh and eighth grade bas- ketball team led by Coach john Small won five games while losing six. The team gave great promise of being a fine nucleus for future efforts. The following boys were awarded letters: eighth grade, Bob Colburn, Harvey Brickley, Bob Still- wagon. Robby Riber, John Mumma, Dick Ross- man, Barry Gilbert, james Vaughan, Bob Gaunt, Bob Kelly, Carroll Sprigg, Kay Champion, and John Crouse, seventh grade, Tom Sellery, Bob Gieringer, Bruce Abel, and Nick Wfarringg man- agers, David Nordhoff, Dale Hatfield, and Bill Hewitt. N INTH YEAR SCORES Oakwood ............. 20 Xenia ..... .... Oakwood .... .... 2 7 Fairmont . . . . . . Oakwood .... .... 2 6 Xenia . . . . . Oakwood .... .... 7 Fairmont . . . . . . Coach Wysocki organized and led the junior high track team. The tracksters were eager to compete against such powerful teams as Xenia, Fairmont, and Fairborn. The junior high team is counted on to provide material for both the varsity football and track teams. The reason for the success of the varsity ten- nis team is the interest and preparation which is shown by younger players. Under the direction of Miss Hayner, the team can be expected to do well against such teams as Middletown, Hamilton, and Wyoming. The junior high can be proud of the record they achieved in all sports during 1951-52. If they continue to progress as rapidly as they have they are certain to bolster the varsity in the future. FOOTBALL SCORES SEVENTH AND EIC-HTH YEAR SCORES 14 Oakwood Fairborn ., 12 Oakwood Xenia ...... I, Oakwood Miamisburg .. M Oakwood Shawen Acres 0 Oakwood Northridge . . . Oakwood Fairmont . . , NINTH GRADE Top row, left to right: B. James, B. Oelman, Herath, McLaughlin, Bushnell, Sargent, Shafer, Routsong. Bottom rou left to rzglal: Coach Cato, Hegeman, Collins, Fasig, Stoycos, Babo, Greer, Coan, Manager Stolle. 83 VJN0 by 00 QF-4 XVSVU S JUNIOR HIGH TENN1s Bufk rozr, lefl lo rigbl: King, Col lwurn, Morris, Campbell, Still wagon, and Abel. 15171111 row. leff to rigbl: Kcndell, Sisson, Selle-ry, Funkhouser. NINTH G RADE BASKETBALL Back rozr, left In rigfals Coan, Sargent, Hcrath, lfcar, Baba. fron! row, left to right: Bushnell, Hilty, Stuff, Cavanaugh, Weddle. , 1, 'W ww an , SEVENTH and EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL Burl? rmv, left to rigbl: D. ROSS- man, Kelly, Gaunt, S p r i g g Vaughan, Rilvcr, H. Bricklcy Champion. Ifrmz! l'0ll', left lo right: Gicring- cr, Abel, Scllcry, Warring, Col burn, Crouse, Gilbert, Stillwagon Left to right, second row: B. Greer, Wagner, Sally Williams, Payne, L. johnson. First row: J. Graham, Rin- inger, Abel, N. Spurlino. MIGHTY FROSH Oakwood's freshmen girls had a very successful hockey season, winning four games and tying one. First game of the season was with Fairmont when the freshmen breezed through with a 5-l win. Next the team journeyed to Cincinnati to play U. C.'s third string. The two teams battled until the game ended and the score remained 2-2. The following week the girls played Fairview and once again Oakwood came out on top with a 6-2 score. The last two games of the season Oakwood also won. The team beat Fairmont 5-0 and edged U.C. l-0. The U.C. game was the most rugged and excit- ing game the freshmen played all season. When the spring days arrived, the junior high girls could be seen practicing hard at the tennis courts. Suzie Zumbrink, a freshman, showed much skill and moved up to the senior high tennis team. The constant practice from the girls paid off, and the team came through with a successful season. Front row: Manning, Wolverton, D. Williams, Horn, Sawtelle, Zumbrink, S. W'illiams, Colburn, DeVoe, Herrman Bieser. Second row: Thomas, Billman, Wagner, Payne, Habley, Spurlino, Parker, Henry, Stiers, Abel, Mendenhall Zarbock. Kneeling: Ritten, Sue Miller. Front Row: Manager janney, Stockum, Back, Briggs, Epstein, Sally Miller, Grant, L. Hoerner, Goetz. Second Row: Coach Hayner, R. Hoer- ner, Ludwick Schiller, Mumma, Boian, Schubert, Halderman, Wil- liamson, Davidson, Zehrung, john- son. Tbiwl Row: Leyda, Sargent, Allen Dean, Satmary, Gerard, Stutz, Fleischauer, Cappel, Huber, De- Marse. Co-Captain Mary Lloyd Hunting WINGS A D Winning four out of their six hockey games, the Lumberjills of 1952 came through their twenty-eighth season with flying colors. Their only two defeats came when they met the Univer- sity of Cincinnati first at the university and then on the home field. Sixty ambitious girls came out for practice this year working hard every night getting ready for their coming games. The season started off with a bang when the team defeated W' est Carrollton 8-0 on October 3, at Oakwood. The next week Oakwood chalked up another win over Fairborn 13-0. October 18 Fairview came to Oakwood only to meet a 10-0 loss at the hands of the Jills. Traveling to the University of Cincinnati on October 28 for the long-awaited game of the season, the team played their hardest against the Cincy coeds. Even in defeat the Jills never lost spirit and enjoyed the wonderful time they had with their U of C friends and their coach, Mr. MacGregor. How can anyone ever forget dear old Mort who served hamburgers to the hungry Oakwoodites at the Sugar and Spice? ' SST On November 2, Oakwood was host to its rivals, Fairmont. Practice and determination on the part of Oakwood's team paid off, and the jills were triumphant, 4-0. Final game of the hockey season for the Lum- berjills was played with Cincinnati on their home field. The girls were really keyed up for this game, but when the final whistle blew, U. of C. was victorious again, 3-0. Wfith the close of the season came the annual junior-senior game and the hockey banquet. Kleenexes were distributed to the disappointed juniors who met defeat 3-0. The season was an exciting one especially at such moments as the departure for Cincinnati when Sue DeMarse was nowhere to be found. Later the girls were glad they went back for Sue since she made the only goal in the second string game. Unforgettable sights on the practice field were goalie, Sue Goetz. searching for the goal where she might have the most practice, seniors trying to learn their class play lines and practice hockey at the same time, and George, who turned out to be the most interested spectator. Kneeling: Kelly, DeCamp. Front Row: Hunting, Kramer, Trant Harlamert, Theobald, T u r n c r Trace, B. Chaney, Manager Shot- well. Second Roux' Lauer, J. Cline, Longstrcth Varhle, Grout, Taylor, Riber, Rob- inson, Ellis, Funkhouser. Third Raw: Fasig, Mote, Davis, Bicbel Congleton, Derby, Smith, Powers Ziegenthaler, Venters. Co-Captain Sue Goetz v WW? U-lv . u-nfl. Coach Bess Hayner Managers: Joanne Shotwell and Barbara janney First string, left to right: Kelly, Sue Miller, Epstein, Ritten, Turner, Sally Miller, DeCamp, Grant, Trant, Kramer, Hunting, Goetz. TARTERS Comprising our varsity team this year were Sally Miller, center forward, Laura Turner, center half, Emma Kramer and julie DeCamp, fullbacksg Betty Epstein, Susie Miller, and Sylvia Kelly, innersg Mary Lloyd Hunt- ing and Doris Trant, wings, Barbara Ritten and Susie Grant, side halves, and Sue Goetz, goalie. Faithful followers of the Oakwood team were man- agers, Joanne Shotwell and Barbara Janney, who were out every day with the team taking attendance and carry- ing equipment. At the annual hockey banquet the team enjoyed a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. After Hayner had awarded the long-awaited letters to thirteen seniors, six juniors, five sophomores, and the managers, miniature gold hockey sticks were awarded to seniors. Sue Goetz and Julie DeCamp, who had received letters for three years. Besides the people on the first team the following received letters: Linda Trace, Louise Hoerner, Ann Har- lamert, Natalie Theobald, seniors, Sally Stockum, Sue DeMarse, Patsy Wfilliamson, juniors, Jane Biebel, Joanne Leyda, Mary Schiller, Alice Ziegenthaler, Ann Congle- ton, sophomores. The climax of the banquet came when the girls presented Coach Hayner with a suede jacket. a token of the girls' appreciation for the great help she had given them. 90 R Q.. ' A Qfils 535 YQ 3 Ei is 2' f if 5 E wi 3 s 5 S 5 M 2 H 'fl ,wg f f 1 sg W 3 e as Q A , fs' Q , f is il w. 6 5 0 W 5 14' hat T011 mir, left In right: Brctcher, Robinson, B, Fleisch- auer, L. Derby, Dean, Venters, Congleton, Chaney, Stutz, Biebcl, Trace. .llizlzfle rozr: D. Horton, L. Hor- ton, Bradley, S. Grant, Mote, Goetz, L. Hoerner, Hanes, TH Girls on Oakwood's basketball team this year l the kind of spirit necessary for an undefeated season. Although there were many close games and exciting moments, the -Iills always managed to come out on top and bring home another victory. Beginning the season with a trip to Miamis- burg, the first team neared the game-'s end with the score tied. With two foul shots by Norma Slack, the girls came through as the final buzzer sounded with a score of 110-38. The next week rival Fairmont played host to the Jills, who for the second time won by only a two point margin in a lively contest. The climax of the season came with the Mid- dletown game played on Oakwood's own floor. There were many chewed finger nails and wor- ried fro-wns before the final whistle and a win- ning score of 5-1-33. Still the jills kept on, in- creasing both skill and scores with each weekly contest. Anxiety subsided somewhat the next week when the girls met Beavercreek. XX'ith a ten point margin during the last quarter they sailed through to cop another victory 43-31. Cunningham, Wildernmuth, N. Baker, Schumacker lfirxt I'0Il'.' Arn, Slack, S. Miller, Zehrung, Epstein Schiller, Leyda, Ritten, Turner. E BALL CAPTAIN BETTY EPSTEIN Soon after the Beavercreek game Betty Epstein, cap- tain, came clown with the flu therefore was not among the group who travelled to Xenia for their fifth competitive encounter. However, the girls' spirits were high, and they succeeded in almost doubling the score, a present for Betty to speed her on the road to recovery. Wfith their captain again in her proper position the jills went on to score 40-27 against 'West Carrollton and 48-26 in their last game against Fairborn to finish with an undefeated season. Congratulations are also in store for the second team who managed to win five out of seven games thereby setting a new record. Letters were awarded to oustancling players at the banquet, and gold basketballs were presented to the first team and part of the second team for establishing such a fine record. Altogether the season was both a successful and an exciting one. How can anyone forget the second team games in which Hayner substituted guards as forwards or some of the spectacular shots from the center of the floor bv ace Norma Slack. But behind them all was Coach Hayner teaching the girls to work together, to play to- gether, and to keep their spirits high. Top: Our fast-moving forwards, Epstein, Slack. and Schiller, practice several new plays. Bottom: Barb R'tten does a good job of guarding Sally Miller as she tries a quick pass. Time out for a rest-D. Horton, Goetz, Arn, L. Hoerner. Norma Slack makes another hook shot in one of Oakwood! and Leyda. exciting and successful games. M Thcobald, Slack, Zehrung, and Whipp engage in an important match. WATCH THE BIRDIE Late in February the senior high girls started practicing for the annual ping-pong and badmin- ton tournaments. Every night the gym was filled with flying birds and bouncing ping-pong balls. Faithful badminton players were Norma Slack, Mary ,lane Wfhipp, Dottie Mohan, Mary Zeh- rung, Isabelle Funkhouser, Helen johnson, and Barbara Ritten. Famous doubles teams were Mary .lane Wfhipp and Dottie Mohang Mary Zehrung and Patsy Williamsong Isabelle Funk- houser and Helen johnson. The tornument ended in April. The ping-pong tournament also provided fun for many girls. Outstanding players were Sylvia Kelly, CeCe Bradley, Meredith Hardy, and Bar- bara Cox. Doubles teams consisted of Sylvia Kelly and Mary Lloyd Hunting: Mary -lane Wfhipp and Dottie Mohang and Helen Johnson and Isabelle Funkhouser. Sylvia Kelly and Meredith Hardy give the ball a work-out. Knee1i11g,left to right: Slack, Zum- brink, DeCamp, Ley- da. Standing, left to right: Schiller, Ep- stein, johnson, Hunt- ing, Funkhouser. ETS AND SET Early in the spring the girls started practicing for their tennis matches. Returning from last year's team were Betty Epstein and julie De- Camp. Other members of the team were Isabelle Funkhouser, Helen johnson, Norma Slack, Suzie Zumbrink, Mary Lloyd Hunting, Mary Schiller, and Joanne Leyda. Betty Epstein, who has played in the National Tennis Tournament and holds ranking in the Ohio Valley, played first singles on the team. Suzie Zumbrink who ranked first in the Ohio Valley in her division, played on the senior high team, even though she was only a freshman, and proved to be a great asset to the tennis team. The girls had a hard schedule planned this year. They played four matches with their rival Middletown, two with Hamilton, and one with Fairmont. Proving that they had the ability necessary for a good tennis team, the girls came through with a successful season. 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Trant Mrs. A. U. Turner Mrs. A. B. Varble Mrs. R. J. Weis Mrs. Albert C. Werzel Mrs. D. Williamson Mrs. L. Keith W'ilson Mrs. Albert W. XVood looking down the roaol that leads to Tomorrow! HIGHWAY Today . . . you and your classmates arc starting out on a grand adventure at a critical period of worldis history. You will find unusual opportunities opening up before you . . . new developments in electronics, aviation, building, chemistry, engineering, medicine, and business. You will find demands for countless new things and services, because the march of progress brings with it an ever-increasing complexity of human wants. Yes . . . your journey into Tomorrow will be an eventful one indeed. May you face it with eagerness, and the confidence that you will measure up to every challenge . . . fully determined to live up to the high ideals developed during your years at Oakwood High School. The National Cash Register Company 100 Congratulations to the CLASS of 1952 M. D. LARKIN CO. 115l25E tTh dStr t Best Wishes for the CLASS of 1952 EARL D. CREAGER BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1952 SHOEMAKE GUERNSEY FARMS 101 KING'S MARKET . . ,fl Really qw! amz sam 1900 Brown Street DAYTON 9. OHIO THE OTTERBEIN BOOK STORE 252 W. Fifth Street BOOKS FOR ALL AGES FU 7101 Save Money On Needed Items For Your Home PLUMBING, HEATING ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Miami Stationers, Inc. School and Office Supplies Greeting Cards Social and Engraved Stationery C0 27 East Second Street ' Fourth Street Arcade S. Perry near Fourth MI 0566 AD 5289 Good Luck to the CLASS OF 1952 PRESCRIPTIONS DRUGS D0n's Beauty Salon 422 Patterson Road WA 1411 DRUG STORE 22 Park Avenue Walnut 4711 Iohn E. Somerlot San Rae Gardens Dayton, Ohio WA-5831 Party Gifts House Plants Corsa es Flowers for All g Occasions Located l mile south of Moraine City on U. S. Route 25 We'll be seeing you under the stars at the SKYLINE AUTO THEATRE South Dixie Drive lSouthern Hillsl WA 7398 BEST WISHES VAN CLEVE HOTEL CLAUDE l. 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