Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

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THE ACORN Orena quick and to the point Sets all a bright example. Waste not your time in anything, For time is none too ample. Pauline, sets all a chase, We wish for more gray matter, But though she knew this was the case, I know it would not flatter. Ray shines forth upon his class Like other rays of light, And we cannot catch up with him Though try with all our might. People say that Vergie’s queer And sometimes think she’s dumb, And do not always heed the fact That hearts say more than tongue. Winifred is bound to win In worlds where science reigns, For she will always investigate And know the source of things. Now we bid you all farewell, Next year to meet again, But hope swells high within our hearts That we’ll be Seniors then. V. D. ’20. [Twenty-nine]

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THE A C 0 R JUNIOR CLASS BALLAD The Juniors are a thrifty class; They are now eighteen in number; And, though some others may not pass, They’ll ne’er be caught at slumber. Alice heads the very list, In classics she’s profound; Her words are always rightly said, So she will be renowned. Arnold now must grace the page, He ne’er was president; But he can tell you how a “Spike” Can act like any gent. Emmodee is full of fun, Her laughter makes you merry, We wonder why instead of Dee Her real name isn't fairy. Eugene is a gentle lad, Don’t mind him when he stutters, Although he speaks less in his class, He’s better far than others. Helen has a memory bright That few can hope to share, But if we always do our best. For this we need not care. Troubles cannot daunt Irene; Her dimples vanish never; While clouds may others’ faces trace The sun lights her’s forever. Oh, give me Jenny’s placid face, Where trials seem ne’er at home; She’ll tell you how to be at ease Wherever you may roam. Maudie never was afraid To stand for her convictions, Honor, truth, integrity Shine forth in her actions. Mildred S. with wondering eyes Expresses melancholy, But call this not a grievous fault For it cannot be folly. Myrtle is a genius rare; Her soul abounds in music. But let us hope this gift will not Be wasted in the lyric. 1Twenty-eightJ

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JUNIOR CHARACTERISTICS Names For Short By Word Occuimtion Usually Doing What? Striving For Characteristics Maud Brain “ Pete” I’ll be switched Assembly police Cop No. 1 Keeping her eye on the assembly Education Laugh Irene Beckley “Irish” I’ll be darned Making eyes at Abe Talking out loud in assembly Marriage Dimples Pauline Certain “Polly” Oh get out Ans. questions Studing Some high position in life Eyes Helen Conklin “Tex” You ain’t bothered Basketball Dancing “Darter” Walk Virgie Dalbey “Virginia Dare” Oh shoot Running down the hill Studying Education Her hair Ercel Dalbey “Billy” My gosh Clerk Studying business law Clerical work Nose Winifred Green “Windy” Oh goodness Giving orders to the assembly room Asking questions Lawyer Mouth Jennie Hart “Goity” Darn it Cooking Talking to Gene Husband Giddy Eugene Knight “Jean” Why yes Studying Reading books President Talk Guy Ludwick “Skinny” Gee whizikers Farmer Laughing Wife Intelligent Arnold McKinley “Spike” Let’s catch the bird Entertaining Watson Walking to Muncie Handout Talkative Alice McDaniel “Blondie” Do it yourself Singing Playing in cooking class Higher ideals Wonderful Mildred Sullivan “Milly” Thunderation Cooking Blushing To be a teacher Jealous Orena Skinner “Ringer” Don’t Assembly police Cop No. B. 1 Studying Education Weak voice Emma Tillotsin “Em” Oh gee Makingeyesat Jean Primping Man Nose Ray Watson “Bob” Yes Assembly police Cop No. 2 Blushing Wife Dimples Myrtle Williams “Mac” Oh la la Playing the piano Trying to study Physics 1 Popular Emodee Warner “Dee” Oh piffle Nothing Looking around A beau To be wise