Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1918 volume:

� THE ACORN OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Published Annually by the Senior Class VOLUME TWO 1918 +• THE ACORN 0. T. H. S. 18 WE THE CLASS OF NINETEEN EIGHTEEN DO DEDICATE THIS SECOND VOLUME OF THE ACORN TO MR. WEISIGER OUR SINCERE FRIEND AND HELPER + + THE ACORN Board of Education Officers J. E. Downey, President Muncic, Illinois P. H. FiTHIAN F. L. ENDICOTT Geo. G. E. LlTTELL, Secretary Fithian, Illinois Thomas Oakwood E. H. Fox P. Vinson Committees Finance Building Fithian Oakwood Endicott Supplies Vinson Littell Fox Vinson Littell Fox Teachers Fithian Oakwood Endicott . 18 + 0. T. H. S [6] THE ACORN Functions of a Modern School HERE was a time when the institution called the school did little more than provide a teacher for a few months each year whose duty it was to hear children recite from textbooks. It never occurred to the people then that the school could be of benefit in many ways to children out of term time and to adults as well. Now the school is made use of for ever increasing purposes. A rural community may use its school building and grounds for farmers’ institutes, chautauquas, lecture courses, religious meetings, political discussions, home gatherings, and community meetings of many other kinds. And, why should this not be true? The school building and grounds constitute the only common property in the school district, that is, it is the only property that is owned by all the people. One person should have the same interest in this property as another, and all should take advantage of what they own. Why should the school property be allowed to stand idle during the summer when it could be used in so many beneficial ways? Cities spend thousands of dollars to have recreation parks that are not half so beautiful as the 0. T. H. S. grounds. They put large sums of money into libraries. In a rural community this necessary work can best be carried on through the high school. The war has in various ways emphasized the uses to which the schools may be put. Schools have sold War Savings Stamps, Liberty Bonds, have organized Junior Red Cross units, have formed Boys’ Working Reserves, and have aided in hundreds of ways. The schools must serve the nation, the state, and the community to the greatest possible extent, and any community that does not make use of its school property to the fullest extent is committing an economic waste. Geo. B. Weisiger. + O. T. II. S. ’18 [7] D. SMITH M VERS Standing— THOMPSON STRONG Sitting— ANDREWS MEM AN BURTON W. SMITH KITH IAN % The oAcorn Staff F.di tor-in-Chief Lillie Burton Business Manager Anna Fithian Literary Walter Smith Society Francis Andrews Athletics Ivan Nif.man Humorous Gladys Strong Calendar Ralph Thompson Assistant Calendar Darrell Hanley Art Denzil Smith Geo. B. Weisigkr, LL.B. Prineipa-l UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS THE ACORN + + Haven M. Sheets, B.S. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE AND CHEMISTRY Fint Sfnititi r Margaret Torrence, Ph.B. IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY POST-GRADUATE STUDENT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LATIN AND ENGLISH + 0. T. H. S. ’18 ---------+ [14] Til E Ailsii: Stevenson, B.S. UNIVERSITY OK ILLINOIS DOMESTIC SCIENCE AND PHYSICAL TRAINING •i---------- [15] -----0. T. A C 0 R N II. S. '18 LrCILLB Rkinbach, A.B. ILLINOIS WOMAN'S COLLEGE HISTORY. GERMAN AND ML'SIC Chester L. Albee, B.S. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE AND CHEMISTRY Second Sr metier % O. T. H. S. ’18 [ 16 1 + TWy V o n'T V wocfc To6-E.TLotn x % + THE ACORN —+ LILLIE BURTON v General Course. Fithian. 1, 2. Pioneer. Editor-in-Chief of The Acorn. .■!« Imr an thr nadir to thr ;wdr. And thr dial to thr � «� .” WILLIAM MEADE General Course. Oakwood, 1, 2. Pioneer. Class President, last semester. « hrxid it Arm an a t onf. GLADYS STRONG General Course. Fithian, 1, 2,. Oak. Oak Program Committee. Class Secretary and Treasurer. Basketball. Humorous Editor of The Acorn IV Codn ' date lib c her who can. O. T. H. S. ’18 + [1� ] THE ACORN •+ + WALTER SMITH General Course. Oakwood, 1, 2. Oak. Literary Editor of The Acorn. 'Bluff! Yra, that' my iniMl, name. ANNA FITHIAN General Course. Fithian, 1, 2. Oak. Basketball. Business Manager of The Acorn. She li a vision of Might. DARRELL HANLEY General Course. Fithian 1, 2. Oak. Basketball. Football. Assist. Calendar Editor of The Acorn. If I ki-rp on I may achi v gnalni some day. + [21] 0. T. H. S. ’18 + +• TIIE ACORN FOREST FEELER General Course. Fithian, 1, 2. Oak. Basketball. Football. “I‘la H4-' if thrrr ain't some pin’ in trork o’ kintto’ oom apin' � iy convictions.” MARION OAK WOOD ALEXANDER General Course. Oakwood, 1, 2. Oak. .Vo more Hi ok School tiff for me. I’m happily married.’’ IVAN NIEMAN Generul Course. Fithian, 1, 2. Oak. Basketball. Football. Athletic Editor of The Acorn. He iream a smile that tron’t rah off.’’ + O. T. H. S. ’18 + [23] THE ACORN + DENZIL SMITH General Course. Oakwood 1, 2. Football. Art Editor of The Acorn. “Of manner f c title. of affection inild.' FRANCIS ANDREWS General Course. Oakwood 1, 2. Oak. Basketball. Social Editor of The Acorn. “Ahftrnee man make the heart a rote fonder it ahto (riven the other fellow a chance. RALPH THOMPSON General Course. Oakwood 1, 2. Pioneer. Football. Calendar Editor of The Acorn. but f.'rcry laddie has a lassie. None thru say have I.” 0. T. II. S. ’18 + + [25] TIIE ACORN + The Senior Chronicle NDEED every person in Oakvvood Township should be interested in the history of the Senior class of 1918. First, it is the second graduating | class of the Oakwood Township High School, and second, many homes are represented as it is a comparatively large class. Then it is up to the Seniors to relate the events which have happened in the past four years. In 1914 we entered upon our high school career with high ambitions of which the highest was to be a senior. Since we were all inexperienced it was a difficult thing to get started. But it can be said here that we who had sufficient pluck and persistence to reach our goal are the ones who got started right. In 1915 the Oakwood Township High School district was organized. There being no common high school, this district was divided: one-half of the students attending school at Fithian and the other half at Oakwood. The students of the west end found a warm reception in an old church building. The environment, to be sure, was the best in the world, and it was there in the house of God that they first learned to respect property. The students of the east end took up their studies in the Oakwood grade building. The following summer a magnificent high school building was erected near the center of the township. In the fall of 1916 we entered this building as juniors, and immediately organized our class, for we felt that in order to attain true success we must go hand in hand. It was in this stage of high school life that we entered literary societies. We did not really care to indulge, but after being urged to join either the Pioneer or Oaks society, we took up our duties and performed them willingly except when hard pressed by burdens of senior work. Upon entering the door of the 0. T. H. S. building. September 10, 1917, we put away all childish things and became dignified seniors. In the beginning the class was composed of 16 members. But during the year some very unconventional things have happened, causing a diminution of our _ number. Three members have taken the vows of marriage and are now living happily. All along, all of us have had a jolly good time while earnestly searching for knowledge. Furthermore, we expect to continue our search for a higher attainment. A. F., ’18. 4---------- [27] O. T. H. S. ’18 •+ + + THE ACORN From Thai ’Twas year ago, that we began This goal of knowledge to attain: Indeed ’tis true that we were young, With many hopes that seemed in vain. And gradually, as the years passed by. The great world broadened with a sigh; “You’ve twelve long years ahead to spend In school with books, your only friend.” Yet, in the grades our work was fun, It was a race to see which won The teacher's love and admiration; Low grades we knew meant condemnation. Then went we on from play to work; For we began to realize How much an education’s worth In life, a glorious prize. Till Now The Freshman colors we proclaimed As highest banners in our life. We bore them proudly, not ashamed. Accomplished much with little strife. The Sophomore colors next attained, Were standards of a goal not gained; Hut which reflected yet too well Labor beyond, too hard to tell. We battled nobly ever on, Till Junior standards lifted high, Told of our prize now nearly won; Told that our victory was nigh. As Seniors now so staunch and true We bear the colors, Silver and Blue. With hearts aflame, we scan life’s plain Eager, new honors to attain. A. F. and W. S., ’18. [28] +• O. T. H. S. ’18 + +• THE ACORN ■+ The Senior Class Prophecy this city ?TER graduating with the Senior Class of 1918, I took a course in nursing in New York, thereby preparing myself for a Red Cross nurse for the battle fields of Europe. While I was studying in happened to meet, by accident, two of my most intimate class-mates of O. T. H. S., Anna Fithian and Lillie Burton, who were also training for nurses. I was overcome with joy to think that we should meet in such a strange way and especially in a strange city. We began at once talking about the good times we had enjoyed together at O. T. H. S.; of course I inquired about all the 1918 graduates as it had been several years since I had seen any of them. They first informed me that Francis Andrews was studying music at a Music Academy in Rome; and that Forest Feeler was running a dairy farm in Iowa, with some of the finest cattle on the market. They also stated that they had attended a show in one of the theaters in New York City and had seen “Doc” Smith playing the role of “Charlie Chaplin”. They made several remarks about his excellent talent as an actor. I began at once asking questions about the other members but they told me that they knew nothing of their whereabouts. So then we began planning our trip abroad, also hoping at the same time that we might have the good fortune of working together “over there”. Our transport left New York City, April 20, 1922. One evening as we three girls were eating dinner in the dining room of the ship, a young man dressed in a suit of khaki came up to us and said ,“Why don’t you nurses salute a Sammy?” To our surprise there stood our 1918 class president, William Meade. We were overwhelmed with joy to think that we should meet in this manner. After the excitement was over we began talking about our old friends. He told us that Marion Oakwood who had married Merl Alexander while attending school, was now living in San Francisco where her husband was president of one of the leading banks of that city. She herself was very prominent in the music circles. He also stated that Darrel Hanley was professor in Physics at the O. T. H. S. We next inquired about our great basketball player, Ivan Nieman, but Meade informed us that he had not seen “Nim” for a long time. However, he had recently received a letter from him which stated that he was training with the aviation corps at Kelly Field, Texas, and was expecting to be in France in a very short time. The letter went on to say that he had met Denzil [29] 0. T. H. S. ’18 +« H---------------------------------------------THE Smith, who was managing the Blue Bonnet ranch in that state. It took us about a week to cross the Atlantic Ocean. After landing in Cherbough, April 29. and while waiting transportation to take us to a base hospital somewhere in France, imagine our surprise when we met our old friend. ACORN------------------------------------------ Darter Myers. We demanded that he give an account of himself and he told us that he was engaged in some mechanical work in connection with trying out a new gun that was to be used in the army. We had no time to learn anything further as our train was coming and we were forced to hasten on rejoicing. G. S., '18. THE ACORN + The Class Will Realizing that our days are numbered and also taking for granted that after our departure there will probably be numerous disputes over our vast and priceless estate, we the members of the Senior Class of O. T. H. S., County of Vermilion, State of Illinois, do publish and declare this to be our last will and testament. We, the Senior Class, do will and bequeath to Geo. B. Weisiger the right to make all the school rules he wishes. To Mr. Albee, the duty of yelling at basketball games. To Miss Torrence, the humor obtained from reading all the essays Emerson has written. To Miss Stevenson, permission to “fire” all the Seniors out of the Library at any time. To Miss Reinbach, our great singing ability. To the Juniors, our ability to accomplish things. To the Sophomores, the sole privilege of looking after Senior affairs. To the Freshmen, our extensive vocabularies. I, Gladys Strong, do will and bequeath to Arnold McKinley my humor and giggles. I, William Meade, do will and bequeath to Charles En-dicott the right to talk to the Freshmen girls at recess. I, Marion Oakwood, do will and bequeath to Mildred Fithian the right to wear a diamond ring on the third finger of the left hand. I, Darrell Hanley, do will and bequeath to Dave Fowler my ability to keep from being tired at all times. I, Ralph Thompson, do will and bequeath to Irene Berkeley my bashfulness. I, Lillie Burton, do will and bequeath to Arizona Jones my many heartaches. I, Walter Smith, do will and bequeath to Emma Warner my art of being all-wise and funny. I, Cletis Myers, do will and bequeath to Dewey Hill my bluffing ability. I, Anna Fithian, do will and bequeath to Guy Ludwig my quick temper. [31] 0. T. H. S. ’18 •+ + THE ACORN I, Denzil Smith, do will and bequeath to Paul Littell my dreamy disposition. I, Ivan Nieman, do will and bequeath to Earl Fiscus my molesting traits. I, Francis Andrews, do will and bequeath to Grace Wilson my haughty inclinations. I, Forest Feeler, do will and bequeath to Alma Anderson my seat by the radiator. We, the undersigned testators, do hereby acknowledge this to be our last will and testament. Witnesses: SENIORS W. C. Myers G. B. Weisiger J. s. Purnell (SEAL) +• 0. T. II. S. '18 ■+ [32] + THE ACOHN + PALMY users MEM AN KXWOOTT CffiiJME s UltlU U GAX JONS AXDSMOX PCLLl'M o. mines T. H. S. SMPPwIt ’18 BURTON JOINER WII SON [34] THE ACORN Junior Class Memoir IIIS loosely organized class is composed of seventeen intelligent members. The entire year they have been so interested in their school work, seriously thinking of their credits, that they have found no time to partake of the enjoyments of school life. They have had several class meetings but in some manner nothing was accomplished except an election of the following officers: Dewey Ilill, President; Charles Endicott, Vice-President; Mary Pierce, Secretary and Treasurer. Their motto is: “Nothing is gained without strenuous labor.” Their class advisor is Miss Stevenson. We sincerely believe that the Junior Class is the most original in High School and are also inclined to think that all the members seem to be proud of the fact that they don’t amount to anything. P. S.—They couldn’t even get up enough energy to write their own class history so we had to do it for them. THE SENIORS. [35] 4------------------------ THE acorn------------------------ LL'DWIG DAVIDSON II ARC AN LYNCH DRAIN WARN RE SMITH TILLOTSOS MC DANIRI-S PALMY mKKIXY GEXEX WATSON WII HAMS HART +•----------------------------------- •-----------------O. T. H. S. ’18------------------------------------------------------ [38] +- + THE ACORN History of the Class of ’20 T year we rejoiced to be in high school and to the first Freshman Class entering O. T. H. S.; it now we look with pity on the greenest of the reshies, and wonder at some of our own foolish t that we are sorry we were Freshmen, but it is so much better to be Sophomores. Out of the forty-five Freshmen enrolled at the beginning of last year, twenty-three returned to become Sophomores; now only nineteen remain, but oh, those dauntless nineteen! The following officers were chosen at the annual organization meeting September 18th: Winifred Green, President; Ray Watson, Vice-President; and Irene Berkley, Secretary and Treasurer. We started the year by suggesting that the school entertain the new Freshman Class at a weiner roast. This suggestion was immediately acted upon and the event was greatly enjoyed by all. At Christmas time when the school held a Stunt Show, we represented “Mother Goose Rhymes” and ended our performance by treating all present to gum drops. The Sophomore Class is well represented in athletics, for although there are only three boys in the class, one of them plays on both the football and basketball teams. Seven of the girls also belong to the different girls’ teams. Since this class was the first to enter the O. T. H. S. as freshmen, the patrons will naturally look at us to show the community what this high school can accomplish. May we ever meet their highest expectations. W. G. 20. O. T. H. S. T8 ---------- +■ [39 1 T H E AGORN H. RTI'LTZ DALUY M. STL’LTZ 8AI� lkk hAIAPY riNKCAR rovrum paw clafp mtiiiak MCKINLEY TVUMMP.L OOOOIUCII TKLLVM 9AVUM MYP.R8 K1XKA0K PRAZSKR WILLIAMS ENDICOTT DAYIWON BRISTOW ALEXANDER JOHNSTON MIADI [41 ] 0. T. H. S. 18 THE ACORN + Mary’s Roommate 1HE Normal school at Pick ford was very crowded last year even at three o’clock the day before I school was to begin. Only two double rooms were left vacant, one of which was taken by two girls, Mazie Jones and Mary Holmes. They were perfect strangers to each other but the matron suggested that they be roommates regardless of acquaintance. Upon going to their room the girls found their trunks just arriving. Unpacking was the next thing on the program. They began placing things here and there as it came handy. “Don’t put that green vase there!” exclaimed Mazie, who happened to look up. “Why, I think it looks very nice here. Don’t you?” said Mary. “No, put it on the table by the window.” “All right then; just as you say.” “Yes, it does look a lot better. Now, put that rug by the dresser and come here.” All this time Mazie had been taking things out of the trunk while Mary was placing them around in the room. In Mary’s trunk she had found the picture of a man who looked familiar, yet she could not place him in her mind. “Who is this chap?” cried Mazie eagerly. “Why, that’s Bill Clark. Do you know him?” “Well, I’d guess I do. How in the world did you get his picture?” “He’s my cousin and say, he promised to pay me a visit while I’m down here this summer.” “Where is he now?” “Working in a factory about three miles from my home town.” Mazie had become so excited by this time that she could scarcely say anything more, but finally managed to blurt out, “When is he coming?” “He didn’t say just when, but I look for him next Friday,” responded Mary, wondering why Mazie acted so queerly. During the rest of the time while they were working Mazie was very nervous. As time went on this attitude gradually wore oflT. They got along splendidly with their studies and soon became very dear friends. One beautiful Friday afternoon they were excused on account of the illness of one of the teachers. It was terribly warm in the house so Mary suggested that they go down town and get some ice cream. “I have a lesson to get for tomorrow so I had better stay here,” replied Mazie. O. T. H. S. ’18 [42] + THE ACORN “Well, I am going anyhow.” After Mary had gone, Mazie sat down in a window to study. She had not been there more than half an hour when she saw some one coming up the avenue to the front entrance. She didn’t even give a thought as to who it was and proceeded with her work. In a few moments there was a knock at the door. “Oh, who can it be?” thought Mazie, at the same time jumping to her feet. In a moment she had opened the door. Before her stood the man she had seen coming up the path. It was Bill Clark. He recognized her instantly although it had been several years since he had left her so abruptly on the porch. There had been a misunderstanding between the two and they had failed to straighten it out. Catching her in his arms, he cried, “Mazie Jones, it is you, and only you that I can ever love.” He gazed on her rosy face with rapture. “Won’t you come back to me now?” Just then they heard some one in the hall: it was Mary coming back. As she opened the door what was her surprise to see her cousin and friend standing by the window. “Why, hello here, Bill,” said Mary, running across the room to them. “How long have you been here?” She was starting to introduce Mazie, but Bill interrupted and began questioning her in regard to her school life. In the evening he told Mary all about their previous acquaintance and how they became separated from each other. During the summer he made several trips to Pickford and when school was over he asked Mazie to become his wife. Her answer was “Yes, dear.” M. S. ’21. + [43] O. T. H. S. ’18 + T HE ACORN The Spy Plot ET it at one o’clock; that will give us time to get out of here ’, said John as they were about to place a bomb under a machine gun factory. | “What’s that?” whispered James. “Look out! there comes a policeman and here comes an automobile up this alley,” said the other. They soon hid in a large box that was standing by the side of a building and remained there until the machine whizzed by. After that, work was again started and the bomb put in place without their being seen. “We’d better go to the hotel and get our grips containing the other bombs so that we can place them in position before the eleven o’clock train goes,” said John. They obtained their suit-cases without being suspected. Around the corner, a block up the street, then down the alley and they were at the rear end of a large canning factory. “I think the best place to put the bomb is under the engine room for if the engines are damaged, the factory cannot run for weeks on account of the long time required to obtain repairs,” advised John. They were soon in place and the spies were off to the station. Eleven o’clock came but no train appeared. “Go ask when that train will be here,” said John impatiently. He was soon informed that the train would be in at twelve o’clock. Leaving at that time, they arrived in Chicago the next morning about nine o’clock. Finding that they had about thirty minutes to wait for the train leaving for Des Moines, they purchased a morning paper to read on the train. Soon, they were on their road. In the headlines they noticed that two bombs had been found in Pittsburg but were discovered five minutes before time for them to go off. The spies were thought to have boarded a south bound train. John and James were very glad because their pursuers were looking in the wrong directions. They began talking about the Germans and what should be done to them. This was a sham to deceive their fellow passengers. Getting off the train at Des Moines they went to a hotel and registered. This was situated out near the barracks and therefore a good view of part of the camp could be had from their room. That night they walked out toward the camp to see what they could find. On nearing there they could see a large building situated on a knoll. Without being seen they entered this place where they found a large number of uniforms and some supplies. Each one got a suit and returned + [45] O. T. H. S. '18 +• THE ACORN to the hotel where they made plans far into the night to place bombs in the camp. The next evening they entered the cantonment. Each one carried a sack containing a bomb. One was placed under the shed where the guns and ammunition were, while the other was concealed under the kitchen. At about seven o’clock they left the camp along with several others who were going to a show. If they had remained with the bunch, everything would have gone well; but instead, they went into a dark alley to take off their uniforms. The soldiers followed but found nothing except the uniforms. This aroused suspicion and they started in pursuit. As they were about to give up, a fellow found a piece of paper on which were the names and addresses of the plotters. They got into a taxi and were rushed to the hotel. The spies were just coming down the steps when the soldiers stepped up. On seeing their pursuers, one ran one way, while the other fled down the street. The soldiers were soon upon their trail. Just as they were about to be caught one threw a bomb in front of the soldiers but it failed to explode. The soldiers picked it up and threw it at the fleeing men; it being so small though it just knocked them down. However, this aided their pursuers because the plotters were caught before they could get up. A fight followed in which one soldiers was knocked unconscious, while another had a terrible cut on the side of his face. This did not last long, for several more soldiers and policemen came running up. The spies were soon handcuffed and taken to an officer at the camp, who made them tell all they had done to harm the United States. After telling of placing bombs in the camp they were thrown into jail. In a few days a trial was held at which time the fellows were condemned to death. At six o’clock the next morning they were made to stand at attention, salute the flag and then were shot. H. W. 21. O. T. H. S. T8 [46] + Latin Versus Materialism HE trend of the whole world is toward materialism; something: must be done to counteract this influence. It is evident that a reform in education is needed. Scientific research is a splendid thing for war or peace; but it strongly points to the material—the commercial. Some ridicule the statement that classical education is as important as scientific research, yet only in the study of the classics can be found the broad ground work for the appreciation of the aesthetic side of life—for those things which make life of more value than a simple search for riches. In the majority of instances, the men who are leaders in the World War are those who have had classical training. A writer in the “Literary Digest” says, “the schools which knew the old classical training have provided us with as gallant a set of officers as ever came to the leadership of a hastily improvised army—the lessons of discipline learned from the study of the classics. They were taught to be men who could give orders, render obedience—; think out plans, concentrate on them.” Practically all the men who have become political leaders, are men trained in the classics—able, well-balanced men. It is commonly known how much our language is indebted to the classics—Latin especially—from 60 to 80 of the words on the average printed page being direct derivatives; in many cases retaining their exact Latin form. Eminent men in all the professions recognize the value of Latin as preparing students in the best way to enter upon their specialties. The correct use of tenses, modes and other niceties of translation furnish a certain definiteness of attention which is indispensable in any life work. People in general fail to realize that the study of a foreign language, not only disciplines the mind, but also exercises the imagination, and develops the power of expression. Latin affords a thorough insight into the structure of the English language; it also acquaints the student with the value of synonyms expressing the finer shades of meaning. In the translation of a Latin sentence of three words—“Viri Ctalliam superaverunt—The men conquered Gaul”; some fifteen points have to be taken into account. That spells concentration; a thing in which most students are sadly lacking. In these days so much is heard of efficiency—the need of a general working method. How is this obtained? By comparison and generalization. To quote: “As an instru- +.------------------------the acorn-------------------------► ment of training in the essentials of a working method, no modern language or science is the equal of Latin, either in the variety and number of mental processes, or in the ease and accuracy with which the results may be checked up, errors of observation detected, and corrections made.” Through the classics a world of literary masterpieces, and the culture of other nations is brought before the student. The works of the classic authors excel in style. Scholars are needed in the world as well as scientists, for intellectual progress, and that progress is best made through a study of the classics. These act as “a deterrent to the national mind becoming materialized.” M. T. —----+ [48] + 0. T. H. S. ’18 + + THE ACORN Toast on Senior Characteristics (Given at the Junior-Senior Banquet) It surely is a shameful thing. To thus impose on me, The task of trying to relate, What every Senior be. First Frances is quite fond of boys, His absence—how it grieves her; Yet she has time for other joys. Of—?•?—she is fonder. Then Lillie, flower of our class, How best can I describe her! Reliable, she does surpass— Words fail me—She’s a wonder. Forest, that industrious boy. The da e-light of his teachers. He makes of ev’ry task a joy. But has no use for preachers. Anna, that glad and joyous maid, Her smile, how we shall miss it! O may her cheeriness ne’er fade, And often us she’ll visit. Harrell’s an ambitious child. Though oft flies off the handle. But when his wisdom teeth are filed. He’ll surpass any candle. William Meadow is our next. In style quite dandified, “Be hard as rock”, sure is his text. Which can’t be argufied. Ivan far and wide is known For his expansive smile, From car to ear oft times it’s grown, And stretches 'most a mile. Little we thought in her Junior days, As she with him did meander, That as a Senior she’d display Her name as Alexander. Of manners gentle, affections mild. No trouble in the schoolroom. Sure, Dcnzil is a blessed child, May he reach Heaven’s kingdom! “He speaks an infinite deal of naught,” So Shakespeare once did tell, In bluff so often is he caught. Doc’s surely going to—?—pass. A conundrum is “Dutch” to us all. And to her folks at home, There are no words which I recall, To fit her for this poem. Ralph the steady, bashful youth, Is bound some place to fill in, You surely know I tell the truth. For him there’s no “cooin’ and billin’.” If you I have not read aright, Please pardon this my blunder. If I another tried to write, ’Twould be a “nine day’s wonder”. T. S. ’19, + [49] O. T. H. S. ’18 THE ACORN The Girl IVho Enlisted LIVER, Oliver,” those words were ringing through my ears. Yes, my twin brother had gone from us, there was no doubt about it. The ten o’clock train had left the station carrying him away in khaki uniform. When the cry for volunteers was given he went forth in the prime of youth to give his service to the winning of this mighty conflict. Two o’clock came and mother was resting in the large leather rocker by the grate when I heard a loud knock at the door. “Yes, it is time for the postman,” I murmured, as I passed through the hall. I opened the door and there stood the mailman with a large white envelope in his hand. “A letter for you, Miss,” was the greeting. Thanking him I rushed back to the library to read its contents. “Miss Oliver Wentworth,” I read, half aloud. Yes, it was mine, and from the government, for there it was stamped plain enough in the left hand corner. W’hat could it be? I was amazed when I learned that the Government was asking me to help supply the great demand for Red Cross Nurses. I had my certificate as a trained nurse, but what could I do on the battle fields of Franee or in our training camps. I could not stand it any longer. “I must tell mother.” was my thought and before she awakened, I found myself arousing her and putting the unfolded letter in her small wrinkled hand. While reading it she shuddered with the very thought of giving up her only girl, and at the present time her only child. But the call for volunteers came steadily on and I could no longer resist the temptation to do my bit. But must I go as a nurse when doctors were needed so badly? I could, with a few months of hard studying become a doctor, which I thought w'ould be more essential at the present crisis. The question then came, “How can I be a doctor, when lady doctors were not accepted. A few days of studying solved the problem. I would disguise as a man. My hair was fortunately short, as only a few months before I had had typhoid fever. My features were coarse and why should they not take me to be a man! My twin brother’s clothes fit me very well and by having my hair cut and wearing his clothes, I indeed looked rather mannish. I could not enlist as a professional doctor as I had O. T. H. S. ’18 [50] THE +• no certificate, and I made up my story of having lacked six months of a graduating course and applying for more training before taking up my profession. Sunday came and all preparations were completed, as I was to leave for Texas the following day. Letters of congratulations were being received as the community thought I was going as a Red Cross nurse. I awakened the next morning and hurried about my toilet as I was to leave on the seven o’clock train. Mother realized now that she was going to be childless and the thoughts of it made her grieve bitterly. Goodbys were said and soon I was fast traveling toward Texas. I was to change trains at Houston, where I would put on my new attire. It was only then a few miles until I would reach my destination. We were fast passing towns and fields; it was a beautiful sight as it was in the month of May, every one was looking out of the car windows. However, my attention was soon called to a tall rather handsome figure in khaki, by a loud cough and rattle of a newspaper. I readily saw that he was a general by his uniform. “May I ask what your mission might be, Miss?” he said as we were preparing to leave the train at Houston. What could I tell? I could not tell him a nurse, neither could I say a doctor; what could it be?” were the thoughts which quickly ran through my mind. “Visiting near relatives,” was my reply. “But may I ask what your badge might stand for?” he asked. + [51] O. T. ACORN + There it was to be sure pinned on my waist, the badge of honor I received as a trained nurse. “I am very glad to see it, Miss, I suppose you will soon give your services to the Red Cross.” “Yes, I am planning on doing my bit,” I replied as I then hurriedly left the train and started to the nearest hotel, as I was to wait five hours until another train left for camp and The School of Instruction. “Could that general have suspected me,” I thought. “But how could he. Why should he know my plans?” The training campus looked wonderful, in my estimation and The School of Instruction I found difficult as well as interesting. Invitations of 111 descriptions were given me by my fellow classmates and they wondered at my studiousness, as I never went with “the gang” to a show or any entertainments. Graduation soon came and I was sent to one of the base hospitals at a near by camp. Very early in the morning my bell was sounded and I rushed to the office. There I discovered that I, Doctor O. H. Wentworth (supposed) was to operate on General Haliver, who had been seriously wounded, being accidentally shot in the shoulder. To my great surprise and astonishment my eyes met those of the general who had spoken to me while nearing Houston. He lay unconscious for several hours after the operation. “How Is he?” or “How badly was he hurt?” were the questions I was asked when coming from his room. H. S. T8 -I' + THE ACORN It was now six o’clock and the sun was creeping nearer to the horizon very slowly when I went into his room again to inquire as to his condition. “How is he, Miss Stewart?” I inquired of the nurse. “He is conscious again,” was her reply, “do you wish to see him?” I told her that I did and then stepped into the adjoining room. “Would he recognize me?” I thought as I stepped forward. As I entered the room a large pair of brown eyes were looking at me in a way which almost made me quiver. A pitiful sight it was, indeed. “Oh,” he gasped, “well—oh—have you a twin sister?” he aske(j. “Sir,” I replied, “I have a twin brother, do you know him?” “Hut surely you have a twin sister.” “I am the twin sister,” I said as I went near the bed, “but this must be our secret.” “Hut. Olive dear, you know two can’t keep a secret; the only way is to marry you and then we two will be one, at Washington forever.” Thus we solved our problem. D. W. 21. € My First Date II! I wanted a date so badly ever since my big sister had begun having beaus. Little did I dream that one of the greatest events of my life was going to happen so soon; however, on Friday met Bill. “Hello, Peggy,” he said to me. “Hello, Bill,” I exclaimed in my most common tone. A short conversation followed; then all of a sudden he morning I asked, “Peggy, are you going to Chautauqua tomorrow night?” Now I knew Bill real well and I also thought I knew what he was leading up to; but as badly as I had wanted a date all my courage fell and I only said, “Yes, mother told me this morning that I might go.” Then I started away leaving him standing stock still. “Wait a minute,” called Bill and, catching up with me, + 0. T. H. S. ’18 [52] + + THE he started walking down the street real close by my side. All this time I was getting very nervous and wishing I was at home. “Peggy.” began Bill again, “Flo and I are going tomorrow night and when Jim heard of it, he told me to ask you if you would go with him.” This time I was disappointed again. Even if I did get nervous, I thought sure he was going to ask me to go with him. Well,” I replied after mumbling over something, “You can tell him to go to Flo’s with you and I will be there.” My, but Bill got happy all of a sudden, and turning around quickly almost yelled back to me, “I’ll go hunt Jim,” and I saw no more of him then. Saturday evening, I began rather early to get ready for my first real beau. I went over to Flo’s about an hour before time. After sitting still as long as I possibly could. I began walking from one window to the other so that I might see them before they got up to the gate. All at once it occurred to me that I had not put any powder on my face. Now, my mother had always taught me to put the least bit on my face smoothly before going anywhere. So after looking out at the windows and seeing no one, I went to rub some of the shine off. Flo and I had just got started powdering our faces when we heard a knock at the door. Flo was used to these things, but as for me, my goodness! I was just shaking from head to foot and she +• [53] 0. T. ACORN + wouldn’t even let my stay in the bedroom until I felt better. She started to the door almost dragging me behind her. When the door opened, there stood both boys smiling from ear to ear. Flo asked them in and took Bill’s cap. I stood still where she had left me trying to think whether I should take Jim’s or not. Before I could make a decision Flo jumped up and, taking it, gave me one of the most dreadful looks that any one ever got. After that I sat down, and as no one said anything, I began telling about Flo going with two other boys that week. Of course, this didn't suit her very well, and. calling me to the kitchen, she told me that if I didn’t keep still, she and Bill would go by themselves. This sure did quiet me because I was dreading to go all four together, let alone just us two. We finally got started, and I never had such a time in all my life. I don’t believe I said a half dozen words all the way there. When we got to the door, to the embarrassment of all, the ticket seller asked if we wanted half-fare tickets. After we were settled comfortably 1 happened to look over at Flo and there she sat holding Bill’s hat. I, not knowing what to do, let Jim sit there all evening and hold his own cap. I almost turned my back to him, and putting one corner of my handkerchief in my mouth, remained in that position during the rest of the entertainment. I certainly was glad when we got home, and I was also thinking that I never would make another date. When we H. S. T8 + + THE ACORN + got to the door, Flo didn’t do a thing but say, “Boys, it isn’t late, won’t you come in for a little while?” This didn’t quite suit me, but I could tell that the boys were both pleased so I didn’t say anything. It seemed that it had never been so hard for me to find something to talk about as then. I think Jim knew what a time I was having so he suggested that they go home. My, but I was pleased only I was dreading to see him get ready to go, too. I had seen sister’s beau leave, and thought I knew what to expect. Getting up and going over behind Flo, I stood there peeping over her shoulder until they were on the porch. Jim said faintly, “Good night, Peggy.” I, in the highest of spirits yelled, “Good night, Jim. Call again, won’t you?” I don’t know for sure, but I think I heard him say, “I’ll be apt to.” Anyway, he never did. M. B. ’21. [54] + O. T. H. S. ’18 + + THE ACORN WIIJOK WILLIAMS Bt'RTON HART HALSEY V. DALSKY KKA .IKR WARNER IXK S ANDREWS PIERCE PKLLUM BRAIN SKINNER LYNCH K1NKADC WILLIAMS DAVIDSON JOHNSTON SNIDER BERKELEY CttTN REINBACH Bl'RTON JOINER FfTIIIAN ---— [56] t 0. T. H. S. ’18 THE ACORN + Glee Club URING the fall of 1917 the girls interested in a musical organization were called together. It was decided that the club should meet once each week for rehearsal. Soon the public was given an opportunity to hear and see what they had been doing, for they assisted at the Fall Festival and appeared on literary programs. On January 29, the girls decided to make their club one of the student organizations and the following officers were elected: Mary Pierce, president; Maud Brain, secretary. At a later meeting pins were selected by the members, numbering about 30, in order that the club might have an emblem distinctly its own. Plans were soon under way for a concert which was to be given in March. The proceeds from this concert were to be divided, part to be given to the Junior Red Cross auxiliary of 0. T. H. S. and part to a music fund. On the evening of the fifteenth of March the entire club dressed in purple and white appeared in the school auditorium for their first concert. The auditorium was filled to capacity and the audience seemed well satisfied with the following program: Stars and Stripes Forever Sousa VlCTROLA Gypsies' Chorus Roeckel Girls’ Glee Club Quartette ............................................ Selected Misses Berkeley. Andrews, Warner, and Frazier Cantata—The Gypsy Queen Aiken Girls’ Glee Club Male Quartette—Double Number Lady of Beauty and Poor Old Joe Messrs. Fiscus, Weisigeb, Hill and Myers Cornet Solo....... —------------------------- Selected Mr. Woodruff Freese The Gondolier_______________ (Arrangement of Sextette from Lucia) Girls’ Glee Club Vocal Solo--------- Selected Miss Olive McMokkis Instrumental Duet (Arrangement from Rigoletto) Verdi Misses Keinbach and Andrews Vocal Duet—Home to Our Mountains from II Trovatore . Verdi Misses Williams and Andrews Selections from Victrola God Save Our Boys and Stars and Stripes Forever Girls’ Glf.e Club Closing Number—Star Spangled Banner By All Accompanist for Glee Club, Miss Martha Davidson --------- [57] + O. T. H. S. '18 + + .. THE ACORN The amount raised was also quite gratifying, and everyone concerned felt that it was time and energy profitably spent. The club will assist as far as possible in the commencement events. A word may well be .said here for all musical organizations of this sort in a community. Since music is the most social of all the arts, the one which a large number of people may enjoy together, it seems that a girls’ glee club has a decided mission. It keeps alive interest in good vocal as well as instrumental music among the members and other students ; it gives those who are especially interested a chance to develop their powers further; and it gives them an idea of the standards that are required in group singing, which is the kind in which most people can and do participate. Also, such a club encourages the people of the community to support musical efforts. In these strenuous times much is being said of the value and nature of music. We must sing to keep up our courage. The men at the front need and want music of all kinds to ease the strain, men in the training camps must have it in their recreation camps. It is not merely a luxury, but a veritable necessity. Community sings, such as might be held at 0. T. H. S., are being held all over the country. At these sings patriotic and favorite songs can be sung by all and glee club girls may become leaders in such activities. So let us all hope that the glee club may continue its work next year and that love of music and participation in it by all may come in the near future. + O. T. H. S. T8 [58] - THE ACORN Oak Officers CHARLES EnDICOTT, President Anna Fitiiian, Vice-President; Ivan Xikman. Secretary ,1---------- [59] O. T. H. S. ’18 THE ACORN — Pioneer Officers THE ACORN • + Boy’s oAthletic Officers � ► FIX)YD Nieman, President Earl FlSCUS, Secretary; Paul Littisll, Treasurer ----------------o. T. H. S. 18---------------- + [62] risers I. NIRM.XX MXTJW WnHkiKfC LKTVCI.L WATROX F. XIFXI AX nSRLRR Basket Ball Schedule Dec. 14.—0. T. H. S., 43; Ogden. 16; at 0. T. H. S. Dec. 21.—O. T. H. S., 30; Danville, 48; at Danville. Jan. 4.—0. T. H. S., 45; Westville, 11; at Westville. Jan. 18.—O. T. H. S.. 17; Ogden, 7; at Ogden. Jan. 25.—O. T. H. S., 21; Georgetown, 47; at Georgetown. Feb. 1.—O. T. H. S., 20; Homer. 28; at O. T. H. S. Mar. 16.—O. T. H. S., 50; Brown’s, 22; at O. T. H. S. Feb. 15.—O. T. H. S., 58; Y. M. C. A., 21; at O. T. H. S. Feb. 22.—O. T. H. S., 22; Homer, 20; at Homer. Mar. 1.—O. T. H. S., 21; Sidell, 27; at Champaign. Mar. 5.—O. T. H. S., 24; Y. M. C. A., 29; at Y. M. C. A. Mar. 8.—O. T. H. S., 49; Armstrong. 14; at Danville. Mar. 9.—O. T. H. S., 19; Danville, 34; at Danville. Watson, our captain, was an all around player. His regular place was at center and he was one of our best men. Littell, another all around man, always played a good game. His regular place was guard, but he could play any position. Fiscus at standing guard was very good, and few opponents got past him. F. Nieman, our standing forward, was a sure shot on baskets. He put them in from any position on the floor. Feeler, our reserve guard, was a good man and played well. Hanley, our sub. forward, was one of the quickest men that we had on the squad. Myers, sub. guard, was fast and did good work in several games. I. Nieman, floor forward, was a star player at all times. He always made a large number of goals, and no guard on an opposing team was able to stop him. He played the position of center when Watson was absent on account of sickness. Nieman was good at center the same as at forward. — (Contributed by coach.) Foot Ball Two games of football were played by O. T. H. S., both with Westville. Our team was defeated in both, but the boys showed that they had grit. This was the first year that any of the boys had played football, and this accounts for their defeat. We hope that next year’s team will be the best in the county and district. . qg THE A C 0 RN Foot Ball Team SMITH C ENDICOTT THOM r� 0 N FEELER FAIRCHILD SHEETS MYTH 1 SADLER . N IF MAN fOU LEX risers W. F.NMOOTT WATSON F. N IBM AN 0. T. H. S. cc ! THE ACORN Girls basket ‘Ball JOINER green 61'RTON KINK ADE FRAZIER LYNCH TILL0T8ON .STEVENSON STRONG UKiAN WIl ON ANDREW 51. FTTH IAN MI.I 1 AMS A. FYTHIAK ANDERSON RFRKFLFY -------------------------------------------------------O. T. H. S. T8 THE ACORN •+ The Girls Athletic Association |PJ HE Girls' Athletic Association was organized No-jfeS vember 15, 1917. The following officers were HWLSjH elected: Anna Fithian, President; Irene Berke-ley, Vice-President; Winifred Green, Secretary and Treasurer; Mertie Williams, Cheer Leader. On Dec. 9, the girls played a basketball game; the proceeds of which were used to buy a ball for there own use. First, three girls’ teams were organized; the Sophomores and Freshmen, each having a full team, while the Juniors and Seniors had one team combined. During the year the girls worked up yells and used them to a great advantage at the games, the aim of the association being to back the boys’ teams and make them have enough spirit to win the games. And we think that we did our share because the boys lost only one game on the home floor. A bunch of girl rooters went to Homer and in that way helped the boys win back the game. The basketball season has ended on account of the spring weather but we mean to keep the organization up in the following years. The line-up for the game which was played is as fol- lows : REDS “Freddie”—Winifred (ireen (’. “Andy”—Alma Anderson.............— R. F. “Shorty”—Meredith Moorhous.......... L.F. “Fritz”—Francis Andrews R. G. “Cady”—Freda Kinkade _...........— L. G. BLUES “Flip”—Anna Fithian.........—......... C. “Dutch”—Gladys Strong R. F. “Irish”—Irene Berkeley L. F. “Larky”—Vera Lark R. G. “Mid”—Mildred Fithian L. G. IRENE BERKELEY, ’19. + [67] O. T. H. S. ’18 THE ACORN + Society HEINER ROAST—The social events of the year of 1917-18 of O. T. H. S. began with a weiner roast, Sept. 28. This gave everyone a splendid chance to get acquainted. It was on this occasion that the Freshman boys were initiated into the mysteries of high school life. The refreshments were weiners, marshmallows, and sandwiches. THE STUNT SHOW—Several high school parties ha e been held by the entire school. The entertainment provided for these parties consisted of dancing, games, and talks. These parties were heartily enjoyed by everyone present. A stunt show was given Chrsitmas week which was one of the most attractive events of the year. The Sophomores gave a short dialogue, “The Story Book Ball”; Mother Goose, little Miss Moffett and all their friends were there. The Freshmen gave a patriotic stunt in which Robert Fith-ian took the leading part. The Seniors celebrated the marriage of Charley Chaplin to his Brittany bride. Mr. and Mrs. Jiggs were there as guests of honor. The cast was: Charley Chaplin, Ivan Nieman; Brittany bride, Gladys Strong; Mr. Jiggs, Cletis Myers; Mrs. Jiggs, Lillie Burton. +■ The teachers entertained with selections by The Light Opera Quartette”. Everyone agreed that a stunt show was a lot of fun, especially this one, for the Sophomores treated the school with candy after which everyone took a grab from the grabbag. FAREWELL PARTY—Mr. Sheets, the science teacher, was entertained by the school, Jan. 28. Refreshments were served and a good time was enjoyed by all present. The school wished him success at his new work at the University. VALENTINE PARTY—The Misses Stevenson and Reinbach entertained the seniors and the faculty at a Valentine Tea, Feb. 14. On this occasion no one enjoyed himself more than Cletis Myers who, it is said, drank twelve cups of tea. SENIOR-JUNIOR HOP—The Seniors entertained the Juniors at a hop on March 11. Everybody enjoyed the dinner and the speeches by members of the faculty and the classes. The chief entertainment of the evening was dancing. --------+ [681 O. T. H. S. T8 + PIONEER PARTY—The Pioneer Literary Society entertained the Oak Society, March 22. The refreshments served were apples and peanuts. All the members enjoyed a very pleasant time. WEINER ROAST—The Hustlers entertained the Thrifties at a weiner roast on April 25. These two societies were organized for the purpose of selling Thrift Stamps. The Thrifties sold three thousand six hundred and fifty-one; the Hustlers sold one thousand one hundred and twenty-six. The sale of these stamps made a total of eleven hundred ninety-four dollars and twenty-five cents. JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION—The Juniors entertained the Seniors at a banquet May 3. The floral decorations were very pretty. A splendid dinner was served consisting of the following menu: + Strawberries Chicken a i.a King Mashed Potatoes Asparagus on Toast Apple and Celery Salai Wafers Olives Pickles Maple Ice Cream Cake Coffee The Toast program was: A Toast to ’18 As she steps from the scene, May her influence linger To give others ginger Come! here’s to ’18. Dewey Hill Here’s to the Class of TO May they all become famed Wherever they’re named That dear good old Class of TO. William Meade. Other toasts were given by members of the faculty. After the banquet, dancing and games were enjoyed. F. A. T8. THE ACORN O. T. H. S. ’18 [60] + +• + THE ACORN Class Play Mrs. Palmer, New England Housewife Lillie Burton Peggy Palmer, her daughter .............. Anna FlTHIAN Barbara, sister of Peggy Gladys Strong Almeda Meader, daughter of Bill.............Vera Lark Lisle Irving, alias Lisle and May Evans ..... Francis Andrews Mr. Palmer, New England farmer Forest Feeler Cleveland Tower, city fellow Ivan NlEMAN Herbert Edmond Raynor, Englishman William Meade Bill Meader, “on the town” . Walter Smith Jim Meader, son of Bill.................Darrell Hanley Mr. Irving, father of Lisle Dewey Hill Synopsis—Lisle Irving, a lively city girl, goes to the country on a vacation. The young Englishman, Raynor, meets her accidentally and thinks she is one of a pair of twins who have been staying at the Palmer farmhouse. She discovers his mistake and as she takes the character of the twins in alternation, she gives him the time of his life, incidentally falling in love with him. HE Senior Class Play, “No Trespassing”, by Evelyn Gray Whiting, was given at Muncie, and Oakwood Opera Houses. It was a grand success in all respects. The cast of characters as follows O. T. H. S. ’18 [70] •+ THE ACORN - •+ Not Acquainted UTH, a violin student, and I, an art student, k°arde together in an apartment house. We spent our evenings quietly reading and sometimes only resting as we were both tired from our day’s work. One day a young gentleman moved into the apartment house across the alley. We never saw him but often heard him. Every evening he attempted to play a cornet. One real warm evening in the summer when the windows were open we heard him laboring with the song, “The Irish Wash Woman”. He certainly made many mistakes. I said, “Ruth, play it on your violin for him.” She played it through three times, and at the sound of the first three notes the cornet stopped. When she had finished he played it through, this time almost correctly. The next evening when “The Irish Wash Woman” was getting most dreadfully on our nerves, I suggested that Ruth play another piece for him. She did so and in a few evenings he had accomplished playing that. This continued during the rest of the school year. When school was over, Ruth and I packed our trunks, suit cases, and traveling bags; then we started home for vacation. The next year we continued going to school and so on till now two years had passed. During the summer there was a reception given in honor of General Lee, who had come back from the war for a few days renewing old acquaintances. Ruth was asked to play her violin at this reception. She was always accommodating and willing to play for anyone, so consented. After the reception, Ruth, by chance, met a young man by the name of James Ferguson. While Ruth and James were talking, in an effort to be interesting, he told her an amusing incident. He said, “When I was going to school, as I did not have many friends, I often played my cornet. There was a chap in the apartment house across the alley who played a violin. I suppose he did not like to hear me play for every once in a while he would show me how.” Ruth could hardly keep from laughing. At last she could not keep the secret any longer. She said, “ I must tell you that it was I.” A few months later, I read in the paper an account of their marriage. J. C. ’18. + O. T. H. S. ’18 [72] + THE ACORN + Calendar SEPTEMBER, 1917 1—Registration day. 10— First day of new term. 11— Cletis Myers elected captain of football team and Dewey Hill, manager. 12— 0. W. Michael gave a short talk this morning. 13— All new pupils were assigned to membership in the Oak and Pioneer Literary Societies. 18—Two tennis courts were completed. 20—School dismissed at 11:30 on account of the 111. and Ind. Fair at Danville. 2 1—First dinner served in the Cafe; Seniors elected class officers and staff for 1918 ACORN. The Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors planned an entertainment for the initiation of the Freshmen the 28th. 25— Dewey Hill elected Cheer Leader. 26— West End Students late, car behind time. 27— Oaks and Pioneers elected officers for term. 28— Weiner Roast. OCTOBER 1— Prof. Weisiger gave out programs for Fall Festival 1. 2— Test for flunks. 3— A handsome new Victrola for Music Class. 5—£) , . Smith and Bill Hill match pennies across the aisle. 9—Fire drill, building vacated in 50 seconds. 10— Received report cards; no flunks reported. Victory for the Freshman B. B. team vs. Oakwood Grades. 11— A “Pep” meeting held at 3:20 to 3:40. Charles Endicott chosen assistant Cheer Lender. 13—The first Fall Festival was a grand success; the crowning feature being the football game between 0. T. H. S. and Westvillc. 15— Dewey Hill gave a short but attractive speech on football. 16— Mr. Sheets made his First Public Speech” this morning on the “Income Tax”. Dr. Chelecci, an Abbyssinian. gave an interesting lecture in P. M. 18— Assembly vacated on account of Double Quartet rehearsal. 19— Teachers’ Institute; no school. 23— Miss Reinbach gave a brief history of the Opera, during which time she played selections on the Victrola. 24— O. T. H. S. Eleven was defeated in a practice game with Ogden at Ogden. 25— Fithianites 15 minutes late. Pictures of pupils, faculty, and high school building were taken. 2G—The first Literary Program of the year was given by the Pioneers. 31—Dr. Michael, president of the Board of Education, gave a “Farewell Address to the school before his departure to Panama. In the evening, the faculty and pupils assembled at his home and presented him with remembrances from each class. [73] + O. T. H. S. ’18 + THE ACORN - + NOVEMBER 6—Miss Torrence recited “The Pied Piper of Hamlin”. 8— Mid-semester Exams. 9— Mid-semester Exams. 13—Girls’ Athletic Association organized. 15— Boys’ Athletic Association organized. Mr. Watson elected captain of the basketball team. 16— Party for faculty and students. 19— Ivan Nieman while trying to kick a goal accidentally kicked the ground, slightly injuring his foot. 20— Excitement aroused among the girls as to what was the color of the eyes of an aviator, who flew over the school building during the afternoon. 21— Speech on Food Conservation. Domestic Science girls take notice. 22— A very touching appeal was made by the Prof, for pupils to be very careful and not injure the “interurban station” in any manner whatever. 28—Several members of the school attended the Central theater in Danville where they had the pleasure of seeing some of the pupils in movies. 29—Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 3—School again. Oh, dear! 6— None of the cars on time because of the deep snow. 7— Exams. 10—Fithianites an hour late. Mr. Sheets absent. 12— Received report cards. Some grievances. 13— Girls’ Glee Club; “I wondered what the noise was about.” 14— Moving pictures in Munual Training room in P. M. 17— B. B. game: Ogden vs. Oakwood at Ogden. Meeting of all classes. 18— Pictures of all Societies and Classes taken. 19— Senior Class meeting. 21—Stunt Show and grabbag at School, and B. B. at Danville. 25—Christmas vacation; everyone happy. O. T. H. s. ’18 [74] + THE ACORN JANUARY, 1918 1— Happy New Year; north-west blizzard. 2— School again in session. 8—B. B. game at Westville. 12—A genuine rip-roaring blizzard. 15—Farmers’ Institute was well attended; no evening session on account of non-arrival of speaker. 17— Clayton Fairchild and June Pincgar, graduates to be, were married, much to the surprise of their many friends. 18— An excellent Literary Program given by the Oaks. 21— Subscription blanks for the Acorn distributed. 22— Miss Reinback entertained the school with a selection on the Victrola. 23— Enrollment Day for Second Semester. 24— First Semester Exams. 25— B. B. at Georgetown vs. O. T. H. S. 26— A party was given in honor of Mr. Sheets who departs for Officers’ Training Camp. 30—Oakwoodites one hour late. A change of seats made. FEBRUARY 1—Mr. Sheets resigned position as instructor. B. B. game: O. T. H. S. vs. Homer. 5— C. L. Albee succeeds Mr. Sheets. Private George Fithian visited school. Georgetown B. B. team failed to arrive. Game between Regulars and Scrubs. 6— Skate in Fithian in honor of George Fithian. 7— Oakwoodites again an hour late. 12—Miss Torrence read “0! Captain My Captain”, in honor of Lincoln’s Birthday. 14— The Misses Reinbaeh and Stevenson gave a Valentine party for the Seniors at the home of Mildred Fithian. 15— Pioneers program. The Freshman Sewing Class presented a Service Flag to the school. 18—Jerome Pellum and his sister Bertha, return to school after a few weeks siege of diphtheria. Senior staff and Class meeting. ID—Miss Reinbaeh absent—minded—until noon. 20— A measily crowd was absent. 21— Yell practice; no throats were injured. 22— Washington’s birthday. B. B. game at Homer. 25—Miss Stevenson gave a talk on the Junior Red Cross work. 28—District B. B. Tournament at Champaign. •P--------- [75] 0. T. H. S. ’18 +' + THE A C 0 R X - MARCH 3—Mr. Albee gave a talk on agriculture. 7—County B. B. Tournament at Danville. —Cortna Childers absent on account of a bad case of mumps. 11—The Seniors entertained the Juniors with a banquet. 13— Horticulture class made hot bed and grubbed stumps. 14— Last basketball game of season: Browns Business vs. O. T. H. S. Oaks gave an Irish program. 18—Overall Day. 20— Miss Torrence compared Caesar’s Gallic campaign with those of the present European war. 21— First day of Spring. Six Senior would-be Pedigogs take the Teachers’ Examination at Danville. 22— The Pioneers entertain the Oaks. First reading of Class play. 25—Play practice after school. 27—Mr. Alboe organized a Garden Club at Oakwood. 29—Cletis Myers, senior, departed for Libertyville, where he will reside in the future. Quarterly exams. APRIL 1— A rainy April fool. Beginning of the Thrift Stamp Contest. 2— Prof. Weisigcr enjoyed the privilege of being put off the car, not for being drunk, however, but for putting his baggage in the rear of the car. 8— Mr. Weisigcr attended a meeting in Champaign. 9— Usual routine. 10— Without happenings. 11— Uneventful. 12— The Class Play was given at the Muncie Opera House. 13— Part of the Annual goes to press. D. S. girls entertain their mothers at tea. 19— The Class Play was given at Oakwood. 20— Election of School Board officers. 22— May-pole practice. 23— Horticulture quiz. 24— End of the Thrift Stamp Contest. 25— English IV examination. 29— Marion Oakwood returns to school as Marion Alexander. 30— Junior Class comes to life. MAY 1 Only four Seniors at English class. Was it qualitv and not quantity? 2—The Annual goes to press. -------------------------------------------------------------O X H g ,lg [761 + THE ACORN The Cafeteria (Revised by Doc Smith) 50 the student with the aesthetic mind, it is the Cafeteria; to the average student, it is the Lunch Room, and to the grouch the Hash House. But even those aesthetic minded students who agree on “Cafeteria’' do not agree on the correct pronunciation. Some say “COU(JH-A-TEAR-I-A”; others take it upon themselves to call it “CA-FAY-TE-RIA”, and still others gasp “COFFEE-TEA-RIO”; and others belittle themselves by mumbling “CALF-ATE-HER-EAR”. Now those endowed by the great art of good enunciation stick to the correct version, “C-A-F-E-T-E-R-I-A”. Whatever it is, it is; dwindling pocketbooks will testify to this, so will Miss Stevenson. Moreover it is quite evident at 11:31 A. M. At this time the one big idea is the “Cafeteria”. The students think “Cafeteria”; they smell “Cafeteria”; they hear a gurgling and know it comes from the “Cafeteria”. But be it as it may it is the most popular institution in high school. The Pioneer may win attention; the Oak’s speakers may draw applause, but the Cafeteria is the club that gets the patronage----??? . . AND THE COIN. After a week’s patronage to the Cafeteria a student is qualified to give lectures to Day Laborers on “How to Support a Family on $8 a Week”. A visit to the Cafeteria is worth a full course in Practical Economy. If John D. Rockefeller grew rich by taking care of his pennies, students who visit the said club would control the Standard Oil Company within a year. Parents should send their children to the Cafeteria for a course in table manners. Here they would soon learn to gurgle soup delightfully, and juggle peas on tin knives. Broth spilled on the table cloth doesn’t hurt it a particle; the table linen is NEVER soiled. One soon learns to memorize poetry and inhale hash at the same time; after a little practice the following stunt is added: the giggly Freshman girl on your left begins to talk; you talk, study your Latin, masticate your bean soup, you manipulate knives and forks, and all this with the table balanced nicely on your knees. When a new comer puts his feet under the table the nice balance is lost. Away slides your tray down the incline. But you are not disturbed in the least. Another tray slides by, you grab and calmly, we might almost say nonchalantly, renew the consumption. [77] O. T. H. S. ’18 + THE ACORN +- Such an incident is common place, almost too trivial to mention. The High School English department should by all means require a course in (Cafeteria) table slang, for Expression credits. This slang would put to shame the most illiterate inhabitant of THE MOST illiterate place. (“Stake + me a hunk of your Oleomargerine, kid, mine’s used up”); “Sling me a piece of your shrubbery (lettuce)”; “Shoot the gunpowder this way (pepper)”; “Gimme your pitchfork, I want to remove the deck off this milk bottle”. And even at that, we wouldn’t give up the Cafeteria for all the nickel lunches in Illinois. Happen-Stances NE JUNE day, I started to take a walk over the HILL near BERKELEY, but I had not gone far until the rain came down in SHEETS and TORRENCE. There was a man on the HILL; so I HILLMAN to show me the OAK WOOD for probably I could find a LOGAN under which to sit down while waiting for the rain to cease. I had not been there very long when a FOWLER came along with a LITTELL GREEN TODE. which he had killed. He said in killing it he tried to make the arrow PIERCE its BRAIN and HART. He wanted me to KEELER STRONG back, and said he was going to SKINNER and stuff the skin with BALES of cotton. He probably found it in the MYERS, and had I known he was going to kill her, I would have tried to WARNER of the approaching danger. Our conversation was interrupted by a FAIRCHILD who wanted to know if ALEXANDER FORD had been on the MEADE. We told the child that DAVIDSON had just passed, and that we had seen no one else unless it was STEVENSON, who had gone to the MOORHOUS to help LYNCH the wicked SMITH, who had been on a wild LARK the KNIGHT before and would not let DALBEY. As I was leaving a company of travelers came along, among them ANDREWS who threw up in the air some sweet WILLIAMS and ENDICOTT them, which caused much laughter from the rest of the crowd. I then continued my walk thinking WATSON or GOODRICH man I would meet next. I came upon a brown pony, and letting CURTIS SADLER, I went home as it was becoming late. G. W. ’19. + 0. T. II. S. ’18 [78] +• THE ACORN The Senior’s 'Raven” Ah! distinctly I remember It was like a thunder storm When we heard those steps descend Quickly from the old platform. And more hurriedly than ever, As advancing for a purpose; Lo! it made us fairly shiver, Growing nervous, ever nervous. All at once we were address’d Oh! the cruel words she said: “The Seniors make me much distressed.” But indeed we all had fled. Only Darter did remain there With the ravin’ teacher near. Oh, to be defended from her From humiliating fear. What she told him was a plenty And her words were meant for all And her stamp was all but gentle, Echoing throughout the hall. A. F. W. S. T8. +• [79] 0. T. H. S. ’IB ENGRAVING f CHICAGO S t% - JSHakers of ' ? Highest Quality ■ -f'. Designs and Plates ' for College and High School Annuals ° ° BRANCH OFFICES ATLANTA- COLUMBUS- DAVENPORT DE5 MOINES MINNEAPOLIS SO BEND 00 THE ACORN Pay Cash and Buy For Less ON THE FIRST DAY OF JUNE, 1917, WE CHANGED FROM A CREDIT TO A CASH BASIS. MANY WISE OLI) HEADS SAID IT COULD NOT BE DONE. THEY SAID A CASH STORE COULD NOT EXIST!IN OURFAIR VILLAGE. WE LISTENED TO THEM PATIENTLY THEN WENT AHEAD AND DID M HAT V E THOUGHT FOR THE BEST. OUR BUSINESS HAS SHOWN A NET INCREASE OF 28% SINCE WE CHANGED. WHY WE CHANGED First—We were not able to carry the increased load caused by war prices. Second—It was impossible to give our cash customer a square deal and we were driving them to places where they could buy for cash and buy for less. Third—We wanted to be in a position to compete with cash dealers anywhere and keep the money at home that rightfully belonged here. Eleven months of cash business has demonstrated to us beyond a doubt that we did the right thing. Our nice increase in business has proven that our customers have appreciated our change. WHY YOU SHOULD BUY FOR CASH Because you can save money. You feel an independence that you don’t feel when you are eating food that is not iHiid for. You are at liberty to buy where you please, what you please, and when you please. WE WILL SAVE YOU FROM TEN TO TWENTY PER CENT OF CREDIT PRICES—ASK MOST ANY OF YOUR NEIGHBORS AND THEY CAN TELL YOU. At the same time we are in a position to pay you more for your produce then our competitors because we have a better outlet for the same. ROGERS CASH STORE OAKWOOI), ILLINOIS PHONE 75 0. T. H. S. ’18------------------•-------- [83] qA Frightfiil Episode THE Mr. Weisiger remarked one day In a sort of unconceited way, “I have the most substantial base Of any one around this place.” But, oh! alas, he bragged too much For he was destined to encounter such On a bright and beautiful Thursday morn That made him awfully blush and mourn. From the library up to his desk he strode Near the southwest corner of Jack’s abode. Ah! he did not know that the floor was slick Or he wouldn’t have walked on quite so quick. His feet flew up, and his head went down Hitting the floor with a mighty sound Up he jumped, while the school just laughed. Then looked around as if he were daft. He rubbed his wrist, he shook his head, He blushed all over a dull deep red, Then, to the floor he seemed to say, “I’ll fix you proper some sweet day.” L. B. ’18. 0. T. ACORN What a funny little bird a frog are; He ain’t got no tail almost hardly. When he run he hop And when he hop he sit on his tail What he ain't got almost hardly. £ Merle Alexander (in the jewelry store)—“I or----urn----” Jeweler (to assistant)—“Bring that tray of engagement rings Mr. Weisiger—“Wilbur, if you had three apples and someone gave you five more, what would have you?’ Wilbur—“I guess I’d have a pain in my stomach.” £ Mary Pierce, entering a clothing store, said: “I’d like to buy a muff.” Clerk—“What fur?” Mary—“To keep warm, of course.” £ After a stunt show a Freshman was heard to ask a Junior, “Why did Miss Stevenson hit at the rest of the teachers?” Junior—“She was not hitting at them. Freshman—“Well, what was they hollering for?” £ Miss Reinbach (in European history)—“What are you and Mr. Hill discussing. Mr. Littcll—“We are discussing whether or not you have false teeth.” r 841 H. S. ’18 + THE ACORN FARMERS AND STOCK RAISERS OF VERMILION AND CHAMPAIGN COUNTIES YOU should use the advertising columns of these three publications—The Fithian Herald, Fithian, Illinois; Ogden Courier, Ogden, Illinois; and the St. Joseph Record, St. Joseph, Illinois. These publications cover the territory of western Vermilion and eastern Champaign counties, making a great medium for advertising Farm and Stock sales. Chas. W. Dale Printer and Publisher Our Commercial Printing is Supreme In Fact. Might Well be Termed the Art Shop See us for Sale Bills, Cards, and All Kinds of Commercial Printing Wedding Announcements Engraved or Printed Examination Papers for Schools a Specialty Address all communications to CHAS. W. DALE, St. Joseph, Illinois Printer of the O. T. H. S. 191H Acorn +- 85] O. T. H. S. ’18 ■+ THE ACORN - Lela Burton—“Have any of you read ‘Freckles’?” Anna Fithian—“No, thank goodness, mine are all brown.” £ Jack Littell (in the cafeteria)—“What’s this I’m eating. Miss Stevenson—“It's bean soup.” Jack—“I don’t give a darn what it has been; what I want to know is what it is now.” £ Heard in Freshman English—“It was very smoky, and as you climbed the fence a piece of suet fell on his collar. £ Miss Torrence says that although she is old, she still has romantic thoughts. We agree for she never misses an opportunity to sit down by a good looking man when possible, on the interurban cars. £ Miss Torrence—“Mr. Fowler, did you ever see a cowslip?” Mr. Fowler—“No, but I saw one fall.” £ Cletis Myers (reading in English 4)—“Thou’rt gone, the abscess of heaven hast swallowed up thy form.” £ A woman who was so cross-eyed that the tears ran down her back went to the hospital. “Could they do anything for her?” “Yes, they treated her for bacteria.” Tody Nieman (in cafeteria)—“Say, Miss Stevenson, is there any soup on the bill-of-fare today?” Miss Stevenson—“No, Mr. Nieman, I wiped it off.” £ Heard on the tennis court, 2 girls and a boy playing: Burton D.—“40 love.” Winifred Green—“Who has the love?” Burton 1).—“Grave Wilson and I.” £ Miss Torrence—“John, you may decline Frumcntum, meaning grain.” John P.—“Do you want all three kinds?” « Mary Pierce (on 7:40 car)—“I’m going to ride on my face.” Conductor—“All right, then you’ll get it punched.” £ Freda Kinkade (in physiograph class)—“Mr. Sheets, what’s the difference between the shore line and the coast line?” Mr. Sheets—“Why, I hardly know.” David Fowler (speaking up)—“I do. They’re just spelled different.” £ Mr. Weisiger says that the members of his Sunday School class are those that are married or want to be married. Miss Torrence is now a member of his class. + + 0. T. H. S. ’18 [86] +• ■+ THE ACORN The Conron Hardware Co. HARDWARE, TOOLS, SPORTING GOODS, FISHING TACKLE, KITCHEN RANGES, CABINETS, and UTENSILS “Sellers of Good Goods” 116-118 E. Main St. Danville, Illinois P. H. LEANARD BENJAMIN’S THE PIANO HOUSE OF DANVILLE HIGH GRADE SPORTING GOODS, HARDWARE Victrolas, Grafonolas, and the Diamond Disc Edison Phonograph Easy Payment - - Everything Musicical + l149 North Vermilion Street T ANVILLE, ILLINOIS +• [87] O. T. H. S. T8 4-------------------------the acorn PHOTOGRAPHS E. E. FREEMAN We Make Photographs of Quality and Distinction at Reasonable Prices HARDWARE : HARNESS FURNITURE 4 FITHIAN, ILLINOIS BOWMAN STUDIO 18 1-2 N. Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois COME TO HENDRICKS BROS. 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Vermilion St. I)RS. SEAWRIGHT GARRETSON DANVILLE, ILL. DENTISTS 101 East Main Street Danville, Illinois 0. T. H. S. ’18 [91] THE ACORN HIGH GRADE SHOES BEST VALUES AT ALL TIMES Economy Shoe Store West Main Street Danville, Illinois JESSE DOWNEY The Satisfactory Shoe Store Merchant % Mason Trent Bros. MUNCIE, ILLINOIS BUILDING MATERIAL OF ALL KINDS PAINT, GLASS, AND HARDWARE PHONE 14-2 OAK WOOD, ILLINOIS DeLong Motor Co. c'Authorized Ford Sales and Service REAL FORD SERVICE ACORN G. E. LITTELL INSURANCE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES LIKE FIRE LIGHTNING WINDSTORM ACCIDENT CASUALTY AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY FITHIAN, ILLINOIS Mr. Weisigcr (to David Fowler, who had come in late)—“what’s your excuse, now?” David—“The roads were so slick that every step I took I slipped back two.” Mr. W.—“You did? Then how did you get here?” Dave—“I started back home.” X Mary Pierce came into the assembly shivering and said, “Gee, it’s cold, where is Mr. Sheets?” X Vera Lark stated that she was so hungry that when she got home she got into the bread box. X Miss Stevenson (in zoology class)—“Roy, what is a skeleton?” Roy I).—“It’s a man with his insides out and his outsides off.” H. S. ’18 +