Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Dayton, OH)

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Academic Work Continues To Emphasize Excellence The mysterious ’ ' beep beep” of Sputnik I on its man¬ made orbit through space seven years ago dramatized the challenge of a new age, and the feverish discussions generated by the Russian production of this historic satellite pointed towards the value of excellence in Amer¬ ican education. Excellence” became the watchword of high schools across the nation, and today the word has gained great power. The challenge of change and the drive for excellence during the past year has brought a commendable result: teachers are working students harder, and most students are responding. ECONOMICALLY, POLITICALLY, militarily, ed¬ ucationally — Mr. Andrew’s’ world history stu¬ dents discussed important events from many view¬ points. ALTHOUGH NEW report cards were printed on many flimsy sheets of paper, they still had the same strong im¬ pact on students and their parents.

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with exacting laboratory experiments, their sen¬ ior science course required a great deal of in¬ dividual mathematics work. CATHY BUCHAN found that a couple of cups of coffee helped her keep awake for studying on nights with especially heavy assignments. 10

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CONTORTED OAKWOODITES did their post-game celebrating at the Y open houses. TELEPHONE HOUR,” complete with eight pastel Princess phones loaned by Ohio Bell, was one of the highlights of the senior prom entertainment. PREPARING, BAKING, and then sampling Christmas cookies were pre-holiday activities for home economics students. PLAY-BY-PLAY REPORTS during the football games came from the well-staffed press box.