Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1924 volume:

jH‘ he-■ ACORN yubliiiliri'i btj the (Elassnf 11T24 (Daltiumiii U mints hi y ffiiylt rhmil iWunrir, Sllittnts llritlj (puirk. Eftitiir (Srnrgr Diiurrt. Bliisittfaa ittaiiaijrr Tab e of Contents Introduction____ Classes_________ Literature______ Activities______ Athletics______ Calendar_______ Jokes__________ Advertisements Page 3 11 . 41 47 65 75 81 89 Page Two Editoria The Class of ’24 herewith submits to our friends and critics the eighth annual edition of the “Acorn.” With much endeavor and perseverance on the part of the staff and with the help of the student body, we have tried to make our “Acorn” not only a treasured memoir for the Senior Class of 1924 but also a book that' represents the many phases of our school life. We wish to thank all those who have so willingly helped in the publication of this book. We especially wish to thank our advisors, Miss Gronert and Mr. Smith, for the invaluable aid they have given us, Miss Redman and the students in her classes who did the typing of this book and the members of the community, who in various ways, have aided us to make this “Acorn” a financial success. May you take this volume in the spirit in which it is sent, for it is “our best.” The Editor. Page Three Dedication To DR. O. W. MICHAEL In appreciation and recognition of his valuable services as President of the Oak wood Township Hi h School Board of Education, we, the framers of THE ACORN of 1924, do respectfully dedicate this volume. Page Four T Page Five Page Six George Goodrich Secretary-Treasurer Richard W. McBroom Thomas Oakwood Page Seven Page Eight Raymond S. Firebaugh, B.S. University of Illinois Principal I Ruth 0. Gronert, A.B. Washington University History and Mathematics Marian R. Humphreys, A.B. Ohio Wesleyan English and French Agnes M. Haworth, B.S. University of Illinois Home Economics Page Nine Velma Bain Iftner, A.B. Illinois Woman’s College Science and Latin Viola Elizabeth Judy, A.B. University of Illinois Mathematics and Science Alma Perrott Rigney, B.M. University of Illinois English and Music Bernice Redman Brown’s Business College Commerce Russell W. Smith, B.S. University of Illinois Agriculture Page Ten Aduisors CLASS OF 1924 Mr. Russell W. Smith Miss Ruth O. Gronert MOTTO Deeds, Not Words COLORS Blue and Orange FLOWER Violet Page Eleven EDITH PARKER 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Class President 4. Pioneer President 4. G. G. Club 1, 2, 3, Vice-pres. 3. G. A. A. Sec. 3. Basketball 1, 2; H. E. Club 4. 1. S. Quartette 3. Declamation 1, 2, 3; Oration 3, 4. “Cranberry Corners” 3. “Time of His Life” 4. “Her loveliness I never knew till first she smiled on me.” URITH QUICK Editor-in-chief Acorn. 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Vice-pres. 4. Oak. Declamation 1, 2, 3. Oration 3, 4. Basketball 2, 3. H. E. Club 4. “Impulsive, earnest, and prompt to act.” EDNA MICHAEL 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Sec. 1, 4. Pioneer Program Com. 3. G. G. Club 1, 2, 3, 4. H. E. Club 4. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec.-Treas. 2. School Pianist 2, 3, 4. 1. S. Piano 2, 3, 4. Declamation 1, 2, 3. Oration 3, 4. “Cranberry Corners” 3. B. B. 2. “Quiet and sweet is she A student in the first degree. FRANCES OAKWOOD 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Sec. 2; Treas. 4. Oak Sec. 3; Pres. 4. G. G. Club 1, 2, 3; Pres. 2, 3. H. E. Club 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. 1. S. Quartette, 1, 2, 3, 4. Declamation 2, 3. Oration 2, 3, 4. “Thy voice is sweet as if it took its music from thy face.” Page Twelve MARY BLACKBURN Joke Editor Acorn. O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Pioneer. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Declamation 1, 2, 3. Oration 3, 4. “Independence, Now and Forever —Amen.” ROSS COX 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Pioneer. Declamation 2, 3. Oration 4. “Time of His Life’’ 4. “Men of few word are the greatest men of all.” ETHEL CROMWELL Calendar Editor Acorn. 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. G. G. Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Pioneer Program Com. 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Declamation 1, 2, 3, 4. Oration 3, 4. Extempore 2, 3, 4. “Cranberry Corners” 3. “1 can argue anything from anybody; beware of me. GERALD DALBEY Ass’t. Bus. Mgr. Acorn. 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Pres. 1; Vice-pres. 2. Pioneer Pres. 2; Program Com. 3. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Captain 4. Football 4. Declamation 1, 2, 3, 4. Oration 3, 4. I. S. Debate 2. “Cranberry Corners” 3. “That Rascal Pat” 4. “Time of His Life” 4. “Sweet are the slumbers of a righteous man. Page Thirteen GEORGE DYSERT Bus. Mgr. Acorn. 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Vice-pres. 3. Boys’ Glee Club 2, 4. Oak Sec. 4. Program Com. 4. Declamation 1, 2, 3, 4. Oration 3, 4. I. S. Debate 2. 1. S. Declamation 3. Football 4. “Cranberry Corners” 3. “That Rascal Pat” 4. “Time of His Life” 4. “He comes, sees, and conquers. ESTHER ENDICOTT 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Pioneer Sec. 2, 4. Vice-pres. 3. G. A. A. Pres. 3; Sec. 2. Cheer Leader 2, 4. H. E. Club 4. Declamation 1, 2, 3, 4. Oration 3, 4. 1. S. Declamation 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. “Cranberry Corners” 3. “The Time of His Life” 4. “She's pretty to walk with and witty to talk with.’’ ZOMA GOFF 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Pioneer. Orchestra 2, 3, 4. H. E. Club 4. Declamation 1, 2, 3, 4. Oration 3, 4. “Just a quiet little Sheba that’s never been kissed.” CLARA MILDRED GREEN Snapshot Editor Acorn. 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. Treas. 2; Pres. 4. Oak Program Com. 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. , G. G. Club 1, 2. H. E. Club 4. Declamation 1, 2, 3. Oration 2, 3, 4. 1. S. Declamation 2. “That Rascal Pat” 4. “Her hair is not more golden than her heart.” Page Fourteen f MARTIN GREEN Athletic Editor Acorn. Urbana High 1, 2; O.T.H.S. 3, 4. B. A. A. Vice-Pres. 3; Sec. 4. Basketball 3, 4. Football 3, 4; Captain 4. Declamation 3. Oration 3, 4. I. S. Quartette 3. “Cranberry Corners” 3. “That Rascal Pat” 4. “Time of His Life” 4. “The world is no better if we worry; Life’s no longer if we hurry.” CLAR ELLEN HUME � O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Oak. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. G. G. Club 1, 2, 3. Declamation 1, 2, 3. Oration 3, 4. Extempore 2. H. E. Club 4. “A kindly spirit where malice finds no home.” THELMA LANE Literary Editor Acorn. 0. T. H. S. 1. 2, 3, 4. Class Pres. 2. Pioneer Pres. 3. Program Com. 4. G. A. A. Sec. and Treas. 4. Declamation 1, 2, 3, 4. Oration 3, 4. I. S. Debate 2, 3. “Cranberry Corners” 3. “That Rascal Pat” 4. “Time of His Life” 4. “She is1 as bright as a sparkling drop of dew, And true blue through and through.” LILLIAN LOMAX Art Editor Acorn. O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Oak. H. E. Club 4. Declamation 1, 2, 3. Oration 2, 3, 4. “Her pencil drew what’er her sold designed.” Page Fifteen MARCELLA LUDWIG O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Pioneer. Declamation 1, 2, 3. Oration 3, 4. “Speech is silver; silence is golden. EMIL MEADE O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Oak. Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3. Football 2, 3, 4. Oration 4. “A good quiet fellow on whom the girls have no effect.” ROBERT MICHAEL Fail-mount 1; O. T. H. S. 2, 3, 4. Pioneer. Declamation 2, 3. Oration 3, 4. Football 3, 4. “Cranberry Corners” 3. “Time of His Life” 4. “Every lover has his methods— mine failed.” GLEN MYERS 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Treas. 3. Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3. Oak Vice-pres. 4. 1. S. uartette 2, 3. Football 2, 3, 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Declamation 2, 3. Oration 4. “Cranberry Corners” 3. “Time of His Life” 4. “Either praise or expose me; 1 cannot stand to be overlooked.” Page Sixteen CLEO PLOTNER O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Oration 4. Basketball 3, 4. Football 2, 3, 4. “Fow can tell a Senior but you can’t tell him much.” THOMAS SNYDER Ottumwa, la. 1, 2. O.T.H.S. 3. 4. Oak. Declamation 4. Oration 4. “ stand on the brink of a great career; won’t somebody please push me off?” RUTH TRIMMELL O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Oak. Declamation 1, 2, 3. Oration 4. “A quiet miss tvith an appealing manner.” INGA UDSTUEN O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Pres. 3. Cheer Leader 3. Pioneer. G. G. Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Declamation 1, 2, 3. Oration 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. “Cranberry Corners” 3. “A good disposition is more to be valued than gold. Page Seventeen GENEVIEVE WILSON 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Pioneer. G. A. A. Vice-pres. 3. G. G. Club 1, 2, 3, 4. H. E. Club 4. Declamation 1, 2, 3. Oration 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. “Worry never made any one great; why should I worry?” EVA YOUMANS Society Editor Acorn. 0. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4. Oak. G. G. Club 1, 2. H. E. Club 4. 1. S. Debate 2, 3. Declamation 1, 2, 3. Oration 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2. “Always ready to smile out loud and full of pep. Page Eighteen Senior C ass History In order that others might know what we have been able to accomplish by the various activities and studies of the past four years, the class of ’24 will leave a brief history. In the fall of 1920 about forty-six eager Freshmen entered the temple of learning called 0. T. H. S. The Sophomores initiated us into the so-called mysteries of the school. After our hair had been braided in pig tails and we had worn the green decorations, wo conquered our nervousness to some extent and elected our officers for the year. Later in the year we entertained the school at “Advertisement” party, which ended our social festivities for the year. Almost before we were aware of it, our first year was at an end but experience had given us confidence and we looked forward to the next year with fervent zeal. Our Sophomore year proved to be more pleasant than the preceding year. The officers who led us faithfully through the agonies of Caesar and Geometry were well chosen. Our pride knew no bounds when one of our members, Esther Endicott, won the County Declamation Contest. In addition to this we took part in the various activities, furnishing five members for the orchestra, three for basketball and three for football squad, besides a number in the Glee Clubs. As Juniors we were real upperclassmen at last! The most important event of the year was the class play, “Cranberry Corner.” Under the directorship of our advisor, Miss Judy, this was a genuine success. The proceeds enabled us to entertain the Seniors at a banquet in May. By this time most of our boys were taking an active part in athletics. Our achievements in literary work extended beyond the walls of 0. T. H. S. Thelma Lane’s oration was chosen as one of the six best in Vermilion County. At the May Festival our class furnished the May Queen, Edith Parker, and the king, Genevieve Wilson. Seniors! It was hard for us to realize that this was the last and most eventful of our school years. It was necessary for us to start the class organization, accordingly we met and elected our class officers and advisors. Another meeting was called and after due consideration we chose the staff to make our annual representative of every phase of our school life. This group presented “That Rascal Pat” for the purpose of helping defray the expenses of publishing our classbook. Later in the year the regular class play “The Time of His Life” was given. These productions tended to prove that our dramatic ability had not decreased since our Junior year. All of our boys took a prominent part in the athletics of the year. We furnished the captain of the Basketball team, G. Dalbey, and of the Football squad, M. Green. The girls’ cheer leader, E. Endicott, was also a member of our class. We ai'e expecting some of our men to win honors in the country track meet in the spring. Two of our members, George Dysert and Thelma Lane were chosen to represent 0. T. H. S. in the oratorical contest and their orations were accepted. We have tried to live up to our class motto, “Deeds Not Words” and, in doing so, feel that we have accomplished many things. —E. P. and F. 0., ’24. Page Nineteen Class Prophecy Ten years after my graduation from 0. T. H. S. I decided to go on a vacation and thus we started out. By some unknown misfortune our tourist party was delayed, so farther travel was impossible for the evening. We were compelled to spend our time in a very obscure place, a small town in the midst of the Rockies. After many hours of hearing only the shrieks of coyotes and the silent rushing of a nearby river, sleep came to me. In my dreams I plunged on into the night, hearing and seeing many unexpected things of my schoolmates of ten years ago. Before my eyes stood a large impressive building in France bearing the sign “Expression Club.” Upon investigating I learned that it was under the control of its capable leader, no other than Esther Endicott, who had now become one of the best and most noted speakers in the world. Next door stood the office of the world’s most famous lawyer, George M. Dysert. He had followed Esther to France and I spent several minutes pondering over this unusual happening. My dreams shifted to a place in southern France and imagine my surprise when I discovered that Glen Myers was representing the United States in the Olympic games. From him I learned that Ethel Cromwell was expected to be in Paris the next day to take charge of the Religious Training of the American students in France. She was to be accompanied by Edna Michael who had now become a great pianist and was now planning to study in the Paris Conservatory of Music. However, Edna was to return to New York in three months in order that she might accompany Frances Oakwood, who was making her debut in the Grand Opera. Frances was now in Oakwood resting from the strains caused by so much singing. The scene again shifted. In a tiny village of India I saw Marcella Ludwig administering to the needs of the Hindus and still by her side was Ruth Trimmell, who had just taken over her new post as missionary. Another scene was before me. In the metropolis of Chicago I beheld Zoma Goff and Mary Blackburn conducting one of the most successful beauty pai’lors in the state. Zoma was performing the duties of a mar-eeller while Mary was explaining the causes and remedies of dandruff. Directly above them was the art studio of Lillian Lomax, who had now become a famous cartoonist for the Chicago Tribune. My dreams were now down south. Martin Green had just been called down to the northern border of Texas since he was a captain of the U. S. Army. Inga Udstuen had married a wealthy plantation owner and was at this time entertaining the social belles of Houston at a formal dinner-party in honor of Gerald Dalbey, Basketball Coach of the University of Wisconsin. His team was the only undefeated one in the U. S. Page Twenty and remembering Curly’s pleasant ways, I did not wonder at so many beautiful gilds being anxious to meet him. Again I was in San Francisco. In one of its largest theatres I saw a most familiar face upon the screen. It was Edith Parker and she was fast becoming popular in the movies. From outsiders I learned that she was soon to return to her home to be married. In the center of Los Angeles I beheld a large store. My eyes kept gazing and gazing in search of some familiar face. Yes, there it was. The floor-walker was fast approaching. It was Urith Quick. After talking for awhile she directed me towards the back of the room for another surprise. Following her, I soon found Thelma Lane, who was becoming quite an expert in running elevators. She could go from first floor to seventh in three seconds easily. The next person I met in this large department store was Ross Cox, who had just been elected president of the firm. In his private office I found Clar Ellen Hume who had become his private secretary. She was doing this between her spare moments as society editor for the evening paper. In far away Colorado I saw Clara Mildred Green as a French teacher. After securing various degrees from her colleges she had settled in Colorado to teach the westerners that long longed-for subject. In one of Denver’s largest electrical factories I discovered Cleo Plotner. He had now become an expert in electrical engineering and seemed to be very happy in his new home. I was again back nearer home. The class of 1934 of Northwestern University was graduating. On the stage I saw Bob Michael delivering their address and I learned that he was running a close second in oratory with Eva Youmans, who had just entered the faculty of Northwestern as an English teacher. The dancing teacher here was naturally Genevieve Wilson who had now become famous at home and abroad. My visions were coming to an end just as I was passing through one of this college’s laboratory rooms. Here I found Bill Meade and Tom Snyder working diligently on the science of Egyptian bugs. All my dreams faded as I was awakened from my reverie by one of the shrieking coyotes. I came to, dazed and puzzled over my many sights and experiences of the night before. —Thelma Lane, ’24. ¥ Page Twenty-one aft Pe Y c h ed h eet f-MaKos DieamiiM o!-' Whose 7 Little Eva i«3 Pajre Tiventy-Two Our Qoar As the ages go onward and the curtain of the present slowly passes over that of the past, we stop and think, wondering just what we have accomplished in our four years of high school. Of course, they may well be classed as years of study but we also realize that we have derived benefits from other sources too. In other words “Our Goal,” has meant many different things to us. As students, we have endeavored to do our best but at the same time our hours have been sprinkled with sunshine for, along with our work, many happy moments have been creeping in on us unawares. It is only when we go back once again and recall times that their memories are again placed more firmly in our minds. As a class we have always tried to do our bit toward the betterment of 0. T. H. S. because our loyalty has been the best we could give. Much happiness was gained in this way for we have always taken prominent parts in our school activities. “Friends” are always classed as the greatest asset any person may possess. The many friends we have made in high school may be counted as stepping stones to “Our Goal.” We realize that without friends the world would not progress so smoothly; business would not be what it is and life would be almost unbearable. Since these friends are an ultimate cause for everything accomplished, we feel confident that our beginning in the world as men and women will produce better results now than if we had never striven for those things that have reached us, “Our Goal.” In addition to “Friends” we have learned how to not only become honest and efficient people but have also been taught the idea of working for ourselves. Our ambitions have been raised higher; our many trials and hardships have only made happier our struggles for our education. We have learned that “Success” comes only after enough effort has been displayed by the person who is backing it. All our struggles and successes may be attributed to that one star, “Our Goal.” When we have graduated, it will be with only happy thoughts that we will look back and remember the many lessons learned, the high ideals formed and our realizations which have bounded out of those made in our high school days. We will then thank those who have worked with us so patiently, helping us to gain “Our Goal.” We wish our successors all the luck and happiness we have so enjoyed and so now, schoolmates, remember us, the class of ’24, and strive to attain in your Goal what we have so faithfully received in “Our Goal.” Thelma Lane, ’24. Page Twenty Three c ass IDill We, the Seniors of ’24, do hereby give as our last will and testament the following statement of our bequests, the same going into effect the third day after our commencement: I, Emil Meade, leave to Clarence Oakwood my height. I, Inga Udstuen, do will and bequeath to Doris Fisher my good nature. I, Curley Dalbey, do will and bequeath to Johnny Ratcliff my ability to control unruly locks. I, Edna Michael, do will and bequeath to Burney Loeffler, my penmanship. I, Edith Parker, do will and bequeath to Harold Wade my ability to use chop sticks. I, George Dysert, do will and bequeath to Velva Marion my right to mumble during recitation. I, Genevieve Wilson, do will and bequeath to Harold Bloomer my poise left me by the class of ’22. I, Ross Cox, do will and bequeath to Vernon Stedman, my willingness to help. I, Esther Endicott, do will and bequeath my ability to dance the light fantastic to John Sailor. I, Urith Quick, do will and bequeath to Helena Goodrich the nerve to bob my hair. I, Eva Youmans, do will and bequeath to any Junior who is qualified, my undisputed right of being champion Senior teaser and giggler. I, Glen Myers, do will and bequeath to Claude Blue my book “How to Vamp the Girls.” I, Frances Oakwood, do will and bequeath to Pearl Saunders my unreserved right and ability to entertain the assembly with my vocal chords. I, Marcella Ludwig, do will and bequeath to Ethel Arnold my matchless marcel. I, Zoma Goff, do will and bequeath to Ruth Duke my ability to write shorthand rapidly. I, Cleo Plctner, do will and bequeath to “Simp” Oakwood my ability to bluff or argue. I, Lillian Lomax, do will and bequeath to Virginia Eubanks my long golden tresses. I, Martin Green, leave to Ted Palmer my energy used in securing dates. I, Clar Ellen Hume, leave to Gertrude Balback my ability as an elocutionist. I, Tom Snyder, leave to Pauline Rogers my personified dignity. I, Bob Michael, do will and bequeath to “Kennie” Crawford, my ambition to become a pedagogue. I, Mary Blackburn, leave to Helen Fern my giggles. I, Ethel Cromwell, do will and bequeath to Harry Williams, my ability to express my opinion under any and all conditions. I, Clara Mildred Green, do will and bequeath to “Jerky” Billingsley my French vocabulary. I, Thelma Lane, do will and bequeath to Josephine Bridgeman, my ability to charm the male sex with my lustrous eyes. I, Ruth Trimmell, do will and bequeath to any person who flunked chemistry and needs an extra credit, my ability as a Physics student. In witness whereof we do hereunto set our hand and seal to this the second of June, nineteen hundred and twenty-four. —SENIORS OF ’24. W ltnesses Russell W. Smith, Gola Cunningham ’27, John Ratcliff ’26, John Sailor ’25. Page Twenty-four Senior Class Play “The Time of His Life,” a comedy in three acts, was very successfully given by the Class of ’24 on February 28th and March 1st. The cast chosen from the class was well suited to the respective parts. Tom Carter, played by our handsome “Curley” Dalbey, masqueraded as the negro butler in the latter’s absence. Carter’s sister, Mrs. Grey, cleverly portrayed by Esther Endicott, had a nerve-racking evening entertaining some Southern guests. These aristocrats were really just George Dysert, Edith Parker and Thelma Lane, but it was almost impossible to recognize in the pessimistic old grouch who carried a “complete drug-store” in his pockets, droll George Dysert or to imagine that the haughty lorgnetted “Personage” was merely Edith. Thelma as their niece, Dorothy, was so attractive that no one was at all surprised when Tom threatened to “get out of his rig” so that he might enjoy the evening with his fiance. However, he stuck to his bargain and things went along nicely until Uncle Tom, the real butler. Mutt Green cleverly disguised with a bit of grease paint, came back unexpectedly causing “palpitation” of more than one heart. Although the simultaneous appearance of the two butlers was the climax to the play, three characters make their first appearance after this event. Mr. Grey, Bob Michael, and niece Dorothy’s father, splendidly acted by Glenn Myers, and the Irish “cop,” Ross Cox. These three helped to settle matters and the play had the usual happy denouement. The Class of ’24 wish to take this means to thank all those who helped to make this play a success especially Miss Gronert, who coached the play, Mr. Smith, who managed the financial side, and the members of the orchestra which furnished the music. Page Twenty-five Farewell Farewell to our glad school days! Farewell to our comrades dear! But tho’ we part we’ll ne’er forget, Our joys and sorrows here. Tho’ this is the parting of ways, And different missions we fill, The class of ’24 will win For they always work with a will. We’ll remember our teachers dear, Who’ve helped us to win this fight, And we’ll ne’er forget our loyalty, To the dear old “Purple and White.” Juniors, Soph’mores, and Freshmen— Our hopes for your best success, And may your school-days be like ours, Filled with happiness. So here’s to old 0. T. H. S., And here’s to our pals, so true, May you always remember the ’24 class, And their colors “Orange and Blue.” —E. P. and U. Q., ’24. Page Twenty-six Juniors v President Vice-President . Secretary and Treasurer MOTTO “Work wins everything COLORS Pink and Green FLOWER Pink Tea Rose Gorman Williams Elwin Andrews Harland Oakwood Page Twenty-Seven Page Twenty-eight Junior C ass History On September 2, 1921, fifty-three enrolled as Freshmen for the school year. The first year was taken up in getting acquainted with high school and its work. The second year we began taking more interest in the different activities of the school. Our first great event was initiating the Freshmen. This was carried out at a weiner and marshmallow roast given after two weeks of school had elapsed. Several members of the class went out for football, basketball, and baseball. At the beginning of this year we entered school with the determination to do great things for we are now counted as upper-classmen. When Coach Firebaugh asked for football men the Juniors gave more than their allotment of players. Also when basketball season came the Juniors gave seven men for players. At the end of the season a tournament was held between the classes. The Juniors easily took this by defeating the Seniors by a score of 14 to 9 and by more than doubling the score against the Freshmen. Three men from the Junior team were chosen on the first all-star team and the other two were chosen for the second. The Juniors are giving a class play which will take much work and talent. We are working very hard on it and hope that it will be a success. With the proceeds of the play the Juniors will entertain the Seniors at the annual “Junior-Senior Banquet” sometime during the last month of school. Now we bid you all farewell, Next year to meet again, And hope swells high within our hearts, That we’ll be Seniors then. —H. Oakwood, L. Crawford, ’25. Page Twenty-nine The Junior The play “Welcome Home Jimmy” which is to be given the first week in May, will be our first opportunity to display our dramatic ability. This play has plenty of excitement and laughs for all. Val Gardner and Chesterfield McSwope, city gentlemen, come to the home of Mrs. Brooks. Val is mistaken for Jimmy Brooks, the son who is returning home after an absence of fifteen years. Chess and Val fall in love with Lucille and Allie, therefore they keep up the disguise. Allie and Danny Banks discover he is not Jimmy and reveal their secret to the others. The real Jimmy appears at the last and the play ends satisfactory. CAST Mrs. Brooks_________________________ Lucille Brooks______________________ Peggy Sommers_______________________ Danny Banks_________________________ Val Gardner------------------------- Chesterfield McSwope________________ Allie Thomas________________________ George Pierce_______________________ Melinda Preston_____________________ Director ___________________________ Johanna Bateman -Virginia Eubank ____Edith Murphy -Theodore Palmer Norman Oakwood Harland OakwTood ____Mabel Frazier __Paul Billingsley _____Doris Fisher _Miss Humphreys Page Thirty Page Thirty-one Junior Characteristics Name Nickna me E. Andrews Twin H. Andrews Son E. Arnold Bobby J. Bateman Jab P. Billingsley Jerky V. Carpenter Bunny D. Duke Duck G. Chaffee Jimmie L. Crawford Shorty V. Eubank Ginnie N. Oakwood Simp M. Frazier Tom P. Saunders Red E. Murphy Edie H. Williams Windy G. Williams Bish 0. Dunavan O’Pal H. Bloomer Bloomer Z. Swaim Swammie C. Musson Clete H. Goodrich Lena H. Fern Stiff y F. Illk Lester V. Marion Velvet H. Sadler Tommy B. Stewart Bernie T. Palmer Ted H. Oakwood Bill D. Fisher Dode J. Sailor Jack F. Fourez Foura Favorite Pastime Bossing “Fairmounting” Thinking Jabberin’ Hunting pencils Horseback riding Studying Talking to Coxie Working on Maxwell Writing to Oscar Telling jokes Looking at “Speed” Loefler Hunting a girl Getting French Gabbing Hunting magazines Translating French Extractin’ knowledge Driving Overland Wild West Stories Wiggling Fixing her hair Staring Making an impression Fiddling Primping Laughing at Simp Combing his hair Chinning the teachers Giggling Telling fortunes Ambition Ass’t supt. at Gray’s Chem. professor To conquer Coal operatoress Be a man Be like Velve To be wise Married Speed king Dr.’s wife Lawyer Movie Actress Never to work Clerk in Van A lien Store B. B. Coach Park at Parkers Theda Bara 2nd Ass’t. janitor Chauffeuress Paper salesman Kill flies Give dancing lessons Own a wrist watch Opera singer Meyer’s steno. Magician Smart in Chem. Be another Webster Oratoress Live in Wilamette To be ruler Cause of Death Deafness Rolling pin Broken heart Watching Thelma and Elwin Run over by a baby buggy Fell off horse Seasickness Coxie left her Hit by a powder puff Moon struck Puddle jumper Dancing Oral theme Sleep in class Made a basket Bashfulness Auto wreck Furnace exploded Puncture Kicked by a cow Frame beat her time Hurrying Lost “that” watch Lost her voice Broke a string Late hours Forgetfulness Combusticated Jerky’s smiles Debating Laughing Page Thirty-two Sop homores President ...... John Ratliff Vice-President ...... Edna Bock Secretary and Treasurer . . . Edith Fox MOTTO “With the ropes of the past, we shall ring the hells o f the Juture.” COLORS Old Rose and Silver FLOWER Pink Tea Rose Page Thirty-three I aye Thirty-four Sophomore Class History Early in the year 1922, sixty-nine Freshmen entered Oakwood Township High School. After becoming accustomed to the many duties and requirements of Freshmen we finally recruited enough courage to hold a class meeting. At this meeting we chose as our class colors, old rose and silver; a class motto, “With the ropes of the Past we shall ring the bells of the Future,” and, as the class flower, we chose the tea-rose. We traveled thru our Freshmen year as all Freshies do, suffering many hardships and trials but, at the same time, gaining valuable knowledge from our new experiences and looking forward with great expectancy to the time when we would be gay young Sophomores. This year we came back, not as green Freshies, but as sophisticated Sophomores. Our class retained its original number on registration day but soon our ranks were depleted by a few dropping out for various reasons. At our first meeting we voted to keep our Freshmen class motto, colors and flower but new officers were chosen to pilot our ship, “Class of 1926,” on its second voyage. John Ratcliff was elected captain, Edna Bock, first-mate and Edith Fox second-mate. Mrs. Iftner was chosen to guide us in traversing the Sophomore sea. The activities of a class are an indication of their spirit. We feel that we have been active in most every line open to us. Our one social function was the traditional initiation party given to the whole school in honor of the Freshmen Class. As has always been the case this party was a pleasure to the “children” and a source of amusement to the upperclassmen. Our contribution to the football squad this year is one of which we might well be proud. Several members made a creditable showing on the first team and one of them, Claude Meyers, was chosen captain of the 1924 team. Many of the boys took an active part in basketball. The girls, too, played a part in making our class prominent. All the Sophomore girls are members of the Home Economics Club and have helped to make it a success. Several of the girls have received letters from the Athletic Association for their active work this year. Last of all is the Girls’ Glee Club which is composed largely of Sophomore girls. In the many programs given by this organization, the names after the most important numbers -were those of the Class of 1926. A new feature was introduced by Mrs. Rigney this year in the form of a bi-monthly newspaper published by the Sophomore Class. Its contents are similar to those of a regular daily publication but are for the most part concerned with matters of local interest only. All the latest news and gossip are collected by the class and for this reason it might well be said that: “We chatter, chatter where we go, No man our tongues can sever. For men do try and men do sigh, But we go on forever.” —E. Bock, M. Rebmann, ’26. Page Thirty-jive Van- P sh iwett PaAt ° v Pres OoKr t j C V � J l-utkv om H 0 nilry Page Thirty-six Freshmen President..................................Frances Meade Vice-President . , Oral Bond Secretary and Treasurer . . Josephine Bridgman MOTTO We build the ladder by which we climb COLORS Blue and Gold FLOWER Yellow Tea Rose Page Thirty-seven Page Thirty-eight Freshman Class History GRANDMOTHER’S STORY “Please, grandmother, tell us a story.” “What shall it be about, my children?” “About something that happened when you were young.” “Well, well, it has been many years, but never do I forget my High School days, especially my Freshman year.” “Oh, tell us of that.” ' “It has been many years now, almost sixty. It was in the year 1924 that forty-five young folks were enrolled in the Freshman class in the school that you now attend. There was only one building at that time. We had a difficult time getting used to our teachers, learning the location of the rooms, when to go to classes and when to return, but finally we became accustomed to the routine. Then late in September, if I remember correctly—” “Yes, Grandmother, I should think it would be hard to remember of things so long ago.” “We had a class meeting, for by this time all the rest of the classes had elected their officers. Of course we were all bashful, but finally we persuaded Frances Meade to preside over the meeting. Frances was elected president; Oral Bond, vice-president; Josephine Bridgeman, secretary and treasurer and the Home Economics teacher, Miss Haworth, advisor. All of these officers held their offices very well. Our motto was ‘We build the ladder by which we climb,’ and I think we’ve lived up to this very well because some of our class have become great men and women. “Our class was very active in everything open to Freshmen. They were represented in the Glee Club, Home Economics Club, Athletic Associations and they took part in all athletic contests. “But even though we were represented in all these good things we were also represented in most of the mischief that went on. When there was more than one person on the assembly floor, at the same time, the trespasser was usually a Freshman. But we were very sly for we usually ‘got by’ it seemed, with whispering. “Among the many parties during the year the principal party feature to the Freshmen was the initiation party given them by the Sophomores. Here they proudly wore their green badges and became fully initiated members of the 0. T. H. S. student body. In return for this gayety the Freshmen gave a Hallowe’en party for the Sophomores, and the other members of the school including the faculty. We also took part in many other parties and entertainments. “As the year drew to a close we felt as though there might have been some truth in the statement that we were green, but we also felt that we had profited by our experiences and would be fit instructors to the incoming Freshmen next year. Now scamper off to bed, ‘children’!” “Good-night, Grandma, the story was fine.” “Good-night.” —F. M. and E. D., ’27. Page Thirty-nine Page Forty Capt. Mart Brier’s Three-fold Victory. It was the night before the great basketball game between Ohio and Michigan Universities. The conference games had been played off, leaving these two undefeated teams as opponents. A sleepless night before an important game was not unusual to this spirited captain of the Ohio team. But it was an extraordinary occasion which made Mart Brier roll from side to side that night. Patty Price, a lovable creature, had said to Mart that afternoon in answer to his very enthusiastic question, “If you lead the team to victory, Mai't, I shall marry you.” Mart’s home-life was anything but pleasant and without a mother’s counsel he had fought many times to overcome temptations—but this last evening before the game, the greatest one had come to him. His father, a notorious drunkard had a friend in Ann Arbor whose daughter was a student in Michigan University. She was engaged to marry Horace Browne, captain of the basketball team. One night when Horace was at his fiancee’s home, Mart’s father was there too. When Horace was ready to depart, a small note-book fell from his pocket. Mart’s father had picked it up and brought it home. In it were the signals and plays which Michigan thought would wdn the game for them. Mart’s father told him that much, and then gave the book to him. Mart knew that the chances were two to one against his team and if he won the game wouldn’t he win Patty? But the question was, would it all be worth the dishonesty it would involve? As Mart lay thinking that night, Roosevelt’s words came to him clearly “Always play square.” The next day, Mart went to the depot to meet the Michigan team and he drew Horace aside. “Browne,” he said, “I have your note-book containing your signals and plays. My father found it and told me its contents. I have not looked at the book but if you doubt my word I’m willing to postpone this game until you can make new signals.” “No, Mart. I’m willing to trust you and if you win this game, I’ll take my hat off to you. We’ll not tell the boys,” he added. Never before in basketball history had such an enthusiastic crowd filled the Stadium. Who would win? That was the question everyone was asking. Gay colors were flying, bands were playing, rooters were yelling and the great mass of humanity resembled the wave of a stormy sea. Horace trusted Mart implicitly and was determined to defeat him, while Mart felt the same toward Horace. The game started with a rush. Everyone jumped to their feet and followed as closely as possible the advancement of the game. At the end of the first half thex-e was no scoi-e. The third quai-ter began and each team made two points on fouls. Then —just two minutes before the final gun in the fourth quarter—Mart made a field goal. The game ended with Ohio 4 and Michigan 2. Mart was plainly the hero of the hour. The boys carried him off the floor on their shoulders. But as Mart later said to Horace, “For me it was a three-fold victoi'y. A victory over temptation, over your team, and last, but best of all, I won Patty.” —Inga Udstuen, ’24. Page Forty-one Dissecting Sets. Christine came into the living room and took some of her books trom the library table. “Mother! Oh Mother! I am going over to Betty’s,” she said. “Be sure you are home by ten,” came the answer. Christine ran out of the house to Betty who was waiting for her. “I spilled some—what do they call that terrible smelling stuff— formaldehyde, on my dissecting set today and didn’t have time to wash it off, oh well—,” she said and they hurried on to Betty’s home. Back in the living room stood Harold, all dressed to go see Lillums; suddenly he looked down. “Ho! here is that manicure set Betty gave Sis. Guess I’ll try it out.” He picked up the case and opened it. There was a pair of scissors, some tweezers and a few other things which he did not know how to use. He trimmed his finger nails with the scissors and then picked up the tweezers. “I wonder what these are for?” he said. “Oh, I know, I heard some girls talking about plucking their eyebrows. Wonder if mine need it?” He went to the mirror and was engaged in an experiment for a short time. The clock in the hall tolled the hour. “Seven o’clock—Oh, dear, I must hurry or I won’t be on time and Lillums does hate to wait on anyone.” He hurried out of the house, climbed into his coupe and was soon on his way. When he arrived he found Lillums ready. He helped her into his machine and they started to the dance hall. At first he was too engaged with driving to talk, but after they were well on their way he noticed she had moved over toward the window. “I wonder what is the matter with her?” he thought, “she doesn’t usually act this way.” “Lillums, dear, have you a headache?” “No, Harold,” was the only answer he received. “Are you tired?” “Not very.” Another silence. “What is the matter with her? Why is she so silent? Have I made her angry?” these thoughts ran through Harold’s mind. All that evening Lillums was silent when with him and only danced with him when she felt that she had to, although she danced, laughed and talked with other men. He felt sick at heart and when at last some of the crowd began to depart he was very glad. When he reached home he went straight to his room, looked in his mirror and found he looked the same as usual. He went to bed and finally fell asleep dreaming Lillums had come to apologize to him, for the way she had acted. Next morning when Harold came downstairs he found Chi’istine l’eady for school. “Who had my dissecting set?” he heard her say. “Dissecting set, what’s that?” he asked. “It was that leather case with those things in it. It was lying on the library table and all the parts are here but the tweezers. Oh, somebody help me hunt them or I’ll be late to school!” A search followed. “Here they are by the mirror,” said her mother. “How in the world did they get there? Say Harold, where did you get formaldehyde on you ? Phew!!!” “Aw, I don’t know,” came the answer. Page Forty-two “I know! I know!” cried Christine jumping up and down. “You thought you’d doll up and you used these things, didn’t you?” “Say, what’s the matter with you?” said Harold, his face turning a crimson red. “I spilled formeldehyde in that case yesterday and didn’t wash it off,” with that she ran off to school leaving behind a boy, who felt as if dissecting sets were the worst things ever invented. They sometimes say “Love is blind,” but in this case it seemed to affect him in a very different way. (He couldn’t even smell). —Zora Quick, ’26. A Change of Names. It was two days before the football game with Westbrook College, the game which was to decide the championship. Every one in Hallerook College was looking forward with eager anticipation to the day when they should carry off the cup which was to be given to the winner. Phil Ralston, the star half-back of the football team stood in earnest conversation with Eileen Rockwell, a pretty little blonde. “Say, Eileen, will you go to the game with me, Saturday?” Phil asked anxiously. “Why Phil! I thought you were going to take Peggy,” she explained. Just then the door burst open and a tall dark-haired girl with snapping black eyes rushed out. “Hello, folks!” shouted Peggy Wood, “aren’t you just too excited for words? I surely am. I can hardly wait for the great day to come. I just know we’ll win, especailly as Phil is to play. And oh! that reminds me, Phil, I’ll be ready at one-thirty, so don’t be late. You see,” she added to Eileen, “Phil asked to take me and I just couldn’t refuse.” So saying she took his arm and led him away. Eileen went home in a very puzzled state of mind. Why should Phil ask her to go when he had asked Peggy before-hand? But then she should worry, she had had more than one chance to go, and she wasn’t going to be silly just because she couldn’t go with the “beau ideal” of the school, for Phil was called this. That evening Phil went to the Club. There he met Bob Rockwell, just home from England where he had been in business for several years. Bob was Eileen’s older brother and naturally, Phil and Bob were good friends. That evening the two boys talked late into the night. “Well, Phil, I’ll try to help you out. I hope it works.” “I knew you would. You always were a good sort when anyone wanted some help,” exclaimed Phil delightedly. Next day Phil had a serious talk with Eileen, and another with Peggy. It seems that Eileen objected strenuously to his plan, but these objections were soon overcome. Peggy was not so easily reconciled. “But Peggy, I didn’t think you would mind, especially as he is a new man in town. He has a title, too. I thought you would like to be seen with a titled man from England,” Phil was explaining. “Well! what’s the name of this paragon of yours?” asked Peggy curiously. “His name is Percival DeRue Hannington with a ‘Lord’ attached to the first.” “Well, I’ll go this time.” Page Forty-three Saturday at exactly one-thirty a car came to a stop before Peggy’s house. In the front seat sat Eileen and Phil. In the back sat Lord Per-cival DeRue Hannington with his monocle screwed in one eye, calmly observing Peggy as she came down the steps. “Bah Jove, she is deuced pretty! If I get stuck, Phil, old chap, give me a boost out of the difficulty, will you?” “Oh! you won’t get stuck with Peggy about,” laughed Phil. “I don’t know much about these American girls, they are so deuced independent.” After introductions were over, Phil said, “Lord Hannington has just arrived in town, and I thought you would be the one who could give him the best time at a football game, Peggy, as he has never seen one and doesn’t understand them very well.” “I’m sure I’ll be delighted to explain the game, but no doubt Mr. Hannington can find a better teacher than I.” “Now, pray don’t underestimate yourself, my dear girl,” the Hon. Percy raised a protesting hand. “I’m sure I shall be very well satisfied no matter how poor a teacher you may be,” he spoke in a condescending voice which made Peggy boil with rage, for she had never underestimated herself. They arrived at Hallerook College where Phil soon left them. The Westbrook team came upon the field in their orange and black sweaters, to begin their practice. Ten minutes later came the Hallerook boys with their royal colors, purple and white. The excitement ran high for it was almost a grudge battle. In the first three quarters the Westbrook team scored two touchdowns, and Hallerook had nothing to its credit. During the last quarter Hallerook had made one touchdown and kicked goal. There were just three minutes left, something had to be done. Westbrook must not win the game. Phil caught sight of Eileen’s eager face in the crowd, became inspired, broke loose and ran forty yards for a touchdown, thus piling up the score against Westbrook. The game ended with a score of 12 to 13 in favor of Hallerook College. Phil, the hero of the day, was carried off on the shoulders of the gang. “Regular bully battle, what say?” exclaimed the Englishman, who had been raging up and down the sidelines in his excitement. But Peggy disdained to answer. Of all the idiotic people she had ever seen, Percy DeRue Hannington took the cake. She had tried to explain the game to him, but he betrayed a surprising amount of knowledge, for one supposed to know nothing about the game. His excitement had known no bounds and the remarks he had made had caused everyone to laugh. Perhaps they had thought she was the same sort of an idiot to be seen with such a personage. Such were Peggy’s thoughts, and certainly they were not very flattering to the Hon. Percy. In the car, going toward home there were three very happy young people, while the fourth was in a very puzzled state of mind. Eileen had inadvertently called Percy, “Bob.” Peggy knew Eileen had a brother Bob, she had seen his picture and he certainly looked like the Hon. Percy. He had been in England, Eileen had said. She wondered if Phil had deliberately tried to fool her. Well! she would go him one better. “I suppose you enjoy being at home with your sister, Eileen, again, do you not, Mr. Rockwell ?” Peggy watched him closely. Consternation was plainly visible on three faces. “Why Peggy! how did you know?” “Perhaps I’m not quite as dense as you seem to think, Phil.” Page Forty-four “Thank goodness, I’m rid of Percival DeRue Hannington. Miss Wood, may I take you to the banquet Monday night?” Bob asked eagerly. “You certainly may. I’ll be ready at six o’clock. Don’t forget.” That evening Phil and Eileen went riding. “Phil, did you really ask Peggy to go?” “I certainly did not! She was peeved and took that way to get over it. So I produced Percy, with instructions to act the part, which he did to perfection.” “But I thought you asked her first, and I didn’t understand about Bob. I supposed it was just a joke.” “Of course I did not ask her first. How could I when there was you? Eileen, dear, we’re not going to let anyone come between us again, are we ?” “No, Phil, we aren’t,” and the smile she gave him settled all doubts to his own satisfaction. “I suppose Bob will take care of Peggy,” Eileen laughed softly. And silently, happily they passed down the moonlight road to happiness. —Helena Goodrich, ’25 Going to Church in a Flivver. I finally got my Ford working half way reasonable, when Mirenda suggested we would go to church that day bein’ Sunday mornin’. “All right,” I smiled, “and we won’t need to start till about thirty minutes before the last bell rings.” You see I had owned my jitney-bus jest long enough to brag on it. Well, we slept late bein’ Sunday, an’ right there’s one big advantage in ownin’ a Ford, it gives you an extra hour to sleep. After I’d milked the cows and calves and slopped the hogs and turned old Dewberry, my hoss, in the pasture, we got ready and started jest about time to get there. We sailed on slick as a whistle when all at once, the pesky thing began to spit and sputter, and finally stopped right in the middle of the road. I got out and began to crank and crank and crank, but she wouldn’t start, so I kept on crankin’. I couldn’t do nothing but make sweat drip off the end of my nose. “What’s the matter with it?” Nancy asked. “How can I tell, till I look at the thing.” I walked around it to see if I could find anything wrong with it, but I couldn’t. I got down and wriggled myself underneath to find the trouble, but I couldn’t find nothin’ yet. “What on the name of the earth are you trying to do?” Nancy called out. “I’m pitchin’ bundles to a threshin’ machine; can’t you see I’m getting under it?” “Well, that will never do any good.” I was lavin’ there with my number tens stickin’ out in the road, when the Samuelson’s come drivin’ by in their spring wagon. I was awful tickled that I was under the car ’cause I knowed Nancy was purty nigh to burst with mortification. About that time a big gob of grease dripped down and struck me right in the eye, an’ I come wrigglin’ out right smart faster than I wiggled under. I give one nod at the women an’ ducked my head back under the can. “Lands sake, Eglebert! Look at your clothes. Them cost fifteen dol-lars and ninety-eight cents last May.” “Well, there’s more where these came from,” I says purty perky, wipin’ the grease off of my eye. “You can’t expect to stay in a bandbox when you’re runnin’ a Ford.” Page Forty-five “Why don’t you call for an expert that knows how to fix it?” Nancy said smartly. “Now look here!” I says, firin’ up, “I’ve run mowin’ machines, and binders, an’ wheel barrows, an’ all kinds of machinery, an’ I calculate that if I can’t fix this thing, she can’t be fixed.” At that Nancy got that look into her face and relapsed into silence. I finally lifted the hood an’ peeked in, and talkin’ real nice to the critter. “There’s a doo-dad that looks like it needed tighten,” I says partly to Mirenda, some to myself and some to my Ford. I put on a wrench and was going to turn the hootinnany when it slipped off and knocked about three inches of hide off my knuckles. I didn’t say very much although it did hurt purty bad. I tried to whistle, “Will there be any stars in my crown,” and put the wrench on the other Jim-bob, when it slipped off and knocked three inches of hide off my other knuckles. I says to myself, “Gosh dang, the ding-busted, horns wroggled, white livered contraption anyhow.” “Eglebert! Eglebert!” Nancy shouted. “That hain’t swearin’,” I said, “but I will admit that it hain’t very far from it.” I found a tap that loosened easy so I took it off. “Now,” I said, “the way to remedy an evil is to git right down to the root of it, so I kept on takin’ off taps, till I had the engine pretty well tore up. “What are you trying to do?” “Now don’t get rambunktious and fall out now. I’m looking for the carburetor. It’s got one in its system somewhere, but I can’t figger out whether it’s the thing that runs by a little belt or it’s the thing that blows smoke out behind thru a tin can.” I had enough machinery around here to start an automobile factory. I went over to Dr. Sawbones’ house and called up the trouble-shooter to come and fix my old can. I went back to the machine and waited till he came. Just then the Samuelson’s came along going back from church. “Lands sake, Eglebert, what did you run into?” “Not a thing,” and I went on around the machine not paying a bit of attention to them. “Purty good sermon yer missed this mornin’.” “Well Fords will do most anything but they won’t run without gas.” “Without gas,” I exploded. “Not a drop,” says Dr. Sawbones. Well I don’t know what I did say, but Mirande says I’ll have to pray, before I ever get back to the class where I was. —Harold Wade, ’27. Page Forty-six Organizations v 0. T. H. S. has not only seen the advent of many new students this year but has also seen the advent of several new organizations. Some of these have just been started while a few of them have been revised from the old societies we had. Our literary training is taken care of by the two societies, Oak and Pioneer. Since there was so much rivalry the point system of contests has been abolished and they are run now on a basis for entertainment. This change was effected only after due consideration on the part of the faculty and the program committees. Much profit is gained from these in literary works because they rank next to our English department in importance. The Home Economics Club is a new organization this year. It has been very successful and the girls are all interested in its works for in it they are taught how to build better homes in the future and how to cope with other difficult social problems. Our two athletic associations, the Girls’ and the Boys’, also play a prominent part in our school lives. They not only afford much pleasure in their parties but also help the school, both financially and loyally. Good sportsmanship and true loyalty are the pass words of both of these two societies. We have not been so fortunate in our music department this year. Although the Girls’ Glee Club has been organized and is doing good work, there did not seem to be sufficient interest for a Boys’ Glee Club which we have always had before. Our orchestra, although organized at the first of the year, has not taken an active part in our school work this •year, either. The Agriculture Club has again come to the front and is taking a vital part in boys’ activities this year. It is not only an interest to the boys alone but is also of some importance and help to the community as a whole. Since organizations are one of the most important factors in a school’s growth, we feel confident that our school is growing and benefiting by its societies. From them many lessons are learned; many happy hours are gained that we would have otherwise been without. But underlying all these factors is that one great truth—that the realization of our many lessons from our organizations will come to us only after we have left 0. T. H. S. and have started out in the world “to paddle our own canoe.” —Thelma Lane, ’24. Page Forty-seven Oak Literary Society. President___________________________Frances Oakwood Vice-president___________________________ —Glen Myers Secretary______________________________________George Dysert Advisors_________Miss Humphreys and Miss Haworth Early in the fall of 1923 the Oaks met and reorganized. The president selected for the program committee C. Green, H. Oakwood, and G. Dysert. They have many good ideas and have been successful in their work. It was found that we had many Freshmen who were very talented. We won the first set of programs for this year. It was then decided to do away with the competition but we feel that our programs will still be as successful as they were before. Page Forty-eight —Frances M. Oakwood, ’24. Pioneer Literary Society. President________________________________Edith Parker Vice-president_________________________________Goi’man Williams Secretary-Treasurer_____________________________Esther Endicott Advisors____________________Miss Judy and Mrs. Rigney The Pioneers met October 3, 1923 for reorganization. A program committee consisting of E. Cromwell, N. Oakwood, and T. Lane was appointed by the president early in the year. Last year the silver cup was won by the Pioneers in the inter-society contest by a narrow margin. Our new members, mostly Freshmen, and the other members worked together for the first program. We won two of the contests in this, including the debate. Since then, our new system of each society furnishing a shoi’t assembly program every other week has been established. We are all working to make this a success now and feel confident that just as much good will be derived from it. —Esther M. Endicott, ’24. Page Forty-nine Agriculture Club. President______________________________John K. Sailor . Vice-president_______________________Harland W. Oakwood Secretary-Treasurer_____________________Harold Izard Sergeant-at-Arms________________________________Perry Carpenter The boys of the Agriculture Department decided to reorganize the Agriculture Club at the beginning of the second semester so that it would be going during the remaining months of the school year and also throughout the summer, in order that they would be more familiar with its purposes and principles instead of waiting and starting it in the fall when there is always a rush in so many other societies and organizations. The Club has decided to hold a public meeting once every month, but due to the fact that there will be so many other attractions during the next two months and also because the club was unable to get a speaker from the University the first meeting will be held at the High School Auditorium at 7:45 P. M. on April 21st, 1924. It will be a Soybean Meeting. Professor L. C. Hackleman of the Crops Department of the College of Agriculture at Urbana will be the chief speaker of the evening. His talk along with some short talks by some of the members of the club, a few lantern slides and some music will constitute the greater part of the program. An Agriculture Club in our High School is not a new thing at all. It has merely been abandoned for some time and with the enthusiasm already shown it looks very much as if this club would be rated in the future along with several of the other leading clubs. And if such is the case it will not only help the boys but will be of great assistance to the farmers of Oakwood Township. —Russell W. Smith. Faye Fifty Home Economics Club. President_____ Vice-president Secretary_____ Treasurer ____ Advisor_______ Esther Endicott _Pauline Rogers ____Edna Bock ____Mary Fahey -Miss Haworth The H. E. Club was organized in October, 1923. The purposes of the organization are as follows: (1) to make better homes now and in the future; (2) to help the community; (3) benefit the school; (4) make homes happier; (5) benefit ourselves. The girls eligible for membership are those enrolled in the H. E. classes or those formei’ly enrolled in this subject. At our first meeting an oath, constitution and fees were decided upon. Our second meeting was given over to admitting new members. An evening meeting, to which the parents were invited, was held for the purpose of securing the co-operation of the community in making the club a success. The results of some of our efforts can net be measured but some, such as our aid to the poor at Xmas and our contribution to the Near East Relief fund, can be and show that it is possible for this club to be of real service, not only to ourselves but also to others. —Esther Endicott, ’24. Page Fifty-one Page Fifty-two USl Music. Music is the universal language. Inasmuch as our public schools have adopted a department for language study—both of the foreign and of the Mother tongue—doesn’t it behoove us to give educational advantages to this most far-reaching language? Generous enthusiasm always supports this idea, but what we desire is realism and definite action toward acceptance of the idea. This could easily be accomplished by allowing one class period each day for music, thus placing Public School Music on a basis equal to that of other electives. When the student realizes that study of music is recognized by school authorities to the extent that this subject is given a place along with older and more usual subjects of the curriculum, a greater desire for the intelligent understanding of music is created. Music is a joy and an inspiration. Through class work the student would gain the materialistic background necessary for thorough appreciation and understanding of all kinds of music. It is an accepted fact that all children—therefore all people—are musically divided into three groups. First, the especially talented; second, the slightly talented with a deep enjoyment and response to music; third, the listeners—with no degree of talent. By teaching the theory, the history and how to listen to music, all three groups are appealed to. Through such instruction the fundamental step is reached in acquiring national knowledge of music and the betterment of musical tastes has begun. Since music is an important factor in life and the greatest pleasure is experienced through the study of music, we perceive how such a course would contribute to the cultural, ethical and fundamental development of self-expression, appreciation for the beautiful and interpretive knowledge of music. Let’s boost for more music in the schools! —A. P. R. Page Fifty-three Girls’ Glee Club. President--------------------------Johanna Bateman Secretary-Treasurer________________________Edith Fox Leader-----------------------------------Mrs. Rigney The Girls’ Glee Club met September 14 for reorganization for the coming year. We made our first public appearance at the Fall Festival. Immediately afterwards we started work on our operetta, “Windmills of Holland.” This was given December 21 at the Muncie Opera House and proved to be a success. We are intending to entertain the B. B. boys in the near future and at this time the girls will receive pins for their year’s work. Work on the contest song, for the district meet, has been started. In addition to this, we are planning to sing at commencement, which will close our work for the year. Page Fifty-four —J. Bateman, ’25. Operetta Just before the holidays, pupils of 0. T. H. S. gave their first Operetta entitled “Windmills of Holland.” The talent portrayed was excellent and it can be said for a surety that the first Operetta was successful. We hope to make the giving of an Operetta an annual event. Dramatic as well as musical ability is displayed, thus giving a new kind of entertainment and developing correlated talents. Those participating in the cast this year were as follows: Claude Myers________________Mynheer Hertogenbosch Inga Udstuen______________________________His Frau Frances Oakwood and Edith Parker___Their Daughters George Dysert_________________________________Hans Harland Oakwood_______________________Bob Yankee Glen Myers___________________________________Franz The cast were ably supported by a chorus of farmers’ daughters and mill hands. Those taking part in the Operetta were regular members of the Orchestra and High School Glee Clubs. Page FiftV-five Sga o. T.|H. S. Orchestra. A few weeks after school began last fall the 0. T. H. S. Orchestra was organized as has been the custom of the preceding years. Practices were held weekly during the first semester and were beneficial to all those who participated in them. The orchestra made its first public appearance at the Fall Festival. The selections were played well and were enjoyed by all. A continuation of the orchestra is planned for next year and although some of the members are Seniors now, yet a sufficient number of older players will be here to give aid and encouragement to beginners. —E. Michael, ’24. Paye-Fifty-six Society INITIATION PARTY It has always been the custom at 0. T. H. S. to have a social gathering early in the fall. Accordingly, this year, the first party was given by the Sophomores. This occasion, the Sophomores had looked forward to all during their Freshman year, and it had caused the Freshies dreadful worries. But when September 14 arrived, the Freshmen of 1924 were joyously happy to think that they were to be the honored guests at the first party. And they, too, soon found that they had worried, without cause, for the only calamity which befell them was eating all-day suckers and acting like “kids.” This was not a hard task, for they had only to act natural. When the party closed at 10:00, the Freshies felt that they had been royally entertained. HALLOWE’EN PARTY About a week before Hallowe’en, the Girls’ Athletic Association entertained themselves at a party which proved to be a real spooky affair. The reception room was decorated with the color scheme of orange and black. Immediately after going to the reception room, fortunes were told by spinning a glass jar. This was great fun, because we all learned what the future had in store for us. The interesting feature of entertainment, however, was a long trip. On this trip, we saw the heads of Blue-Beard’s wives and the old Blue-Beard himself. The party closed at 10:00 P. M. and everyone reported an excellent time. FRESHMEN PARTY The Freshmen had been so well entertained by the Sophomores that they gave a return party for them on October 28. The whole school was invited to come masqued. At this party, there were clowns, Indians, Martha Washingtons, Hollanders, Witches and Little Red Riding-Hoods who played, sang and danced together in one great whirl of excitement. Refreshments of ham sandwiches, cider and pumpkin pie were served. Dancing was the main featux’e of entertainment for the evening. Page Fifty-seven HOME ECONOMICS PARTY The Home Economics Club, which is a newly organized association, entertained the school in honor of the “Football Boys” at a party on November 28. The whole school was invited. STUNT SHOW On February 10, the G. A. A. had a money-making scheme in the form of a stunt show. It was the first event of the kind that had ever been given at 0. T. H. S. Nevertheless, it proved to be a very successful affair. The people’s attention was attracted by all sorts of booths, some of which were the Crazy House, Snake Charmers, High-divers, Circus and the Seven Wonders of the World. These were interesting but the main attractions, however, were: “The Minstrel Show,” “Barney Google,” and a playlet called “Pals.” The on-lookers were simply astonished to see the talent displayed at 0. T. H. S. that night. This affair was very successful both from a financial as well as a social standpoint, since about $60 was cleared, and everyone enjoyed himself immensely. BOB-SLED PARTY It was on the night of January 21 that the members of the Girls’ Athletic Association had a real time. This event was in form of a bob-sled party. Sleds were supposed to start from all three towns, but the one scheduled to leave Fithian was unable to because the snow was too deep for them to plow through. The girls walked to Bronson and were picked up there. After riding around awhile, everybody went to Clara Mildred Green’s where all sorts of games were played. Later, the letters were awarded to all the girls who had earned them. Then, Mrs. Green served a light lunch of cocoa and gem cakes. All reported an excellent time. ST. PATRICK’S PARTY On March 15, the members of the G. A. A. entertained the whole school at St. Patrick’s party which lasted from 7:30 until 11:30. The rooms were prettily decorated in the St. Patrick’s colors—white and green. The entertainment consisted of playing games, a short program of stunts and music and dancing. Special music for dancing was furnished by an orchestra from Champaign. Page Fifty-eight About 10:30, refreshments of ice cream, cake, mints and punch were served, the color scheme being cleverly carried out. The party was considered successful in every way. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The big feature of 0. T. H. S. society is yet to occur, sometime in May. This is considered the most important day of the year, because the Seniors are royally entertained by the Juniors. The reception room is always decorated in the Senior colors and flower. The girls w'ear their new spring frocks and the whole effect is spring-like. About six o’clock, a several course banquet is served to the Seniors. At the table, interesting toasts are given by the faculty and Junior class members. Later in the evening, dancing is the main feature of entertainment and it has always been the custom to have an orchestra from Danville or Champaign furnish the music for this dance. Page Fifty-vine Page Sixty Popularity Contest Best All Round GiiL _ Best All Round Boy Best Looking Girl____ Best Looking Boy_____ Most Popular Girl____ Most Popular Boy_____ Best Athlete_________ Best Natured_________ Most Talented________ Best All Round Teacher Esther Endicott .-George Dysert Edith Parker .-Gerald Dalbey --Edith Parker -George Dysert --Claude Myers __Inga Udstuen —Claude Myers —Coach Smith Page Sixty-one Paye Sixty-two °lhe alumni Last night as I sat by the fireplace it seemed that I saw the Alumni of 1924 at work. They were one-hundred-ten strong, striving to make the organization 100','—one to be proud of. It was June and they had assembled in the assembly hall of 0. T. H. S. for the election of officers. The officers were elected, and allow me to say that they were good ones, too. The President immediately began to appoint the committees. I remember very distinctly two very important committees that were appointed—the finance and social. For a while I didn’t see a thing or hear a thing, then I saw the Chairman of the finance committee get up and heard her say: “As you all know, the dues per year in our organization are 25 cents. If you haven’t paid yet for this year, our committee will be at the desk and will be glad to receive your dues any time this evening.” Another silence, then I saw the Chairman of the social committee get up and I heard him say, speaking slowly and clearly, (making me believe, at any rate, that he meant what he said) : “Another year has rolled around and we have been without a single gathering. I believe it to be about time that we arrange for several social gatherings in which each member can take a part. I believe that we should put especial emphasis upon our annual home-coming day which is in October and I will put forth every effort to make that time a red-letter day in our history.” Surely from the applause I heard, every member present heartily favored the remarks they had heard. When everything had quieted down, the newly elected President arose to close the meeting, and in closing he gave a challenge that is well worth a thought—“I will respond to the best that is in me, will you?” Let’s go for 1924! —W. A. E., ’21. Page Sixty-three I - -------- ELISHA. P. GRIMES A little man who no word says That bears complaint or pain, But bears his load in silence, And works well just the same. A man whom all respect and love, Are proud to call their friend; A man who labors to please all, Though labor lacks an end. We may not seem t’appreciate, But appearances deceive; All things he does, however small, Our mental praise receive. Page Sixty-four —M. Green, ’24. Page Sixty-five Page Sixty-six Football During the summer of 1923 there was some doubt as to the possibility of Oakwood’s having a good football team. It seemed as though most of the speedy and weighty men had graduated. However, in Firebaugh we had a coach who made up for the difference. He soon had us sliding about on the ground and performing numerous other stunts in which only football players indulge. We made a lasting acquaintance with a queer gentleman who wears canvas clothes and never protests when you “hit” him as hard as you can but stands around waiting for more. B.v September 22 we had reached that stage in education where we fully realized how little we really knew. We were far from confident when we started for Hoopeston. By the time the first half ended we were ahead 6-0. However, we slowed down in the last half, especially the last quarter and Hoopeston won the game 13-6. On the next Friday, St. Joseph came visiting—hoping to duplicate their feat at St. Joe last year. However, they went home much sadder and wiser carrying a 20-0 defeat back on their record sheet. Then on November 6 came our biy test—Georgetown came visiting. They were a little too much for us and “took home the bacon” to the tune of 12-0. Oakwood never gave up though, and when Georgetown went home they had Oakwood written all over them. Villa Grove at Villa Grove was our next opponent. We had never been to Villa Grove before and were quite unprepared for the reception they gave us. They led us out past a cemetery (which they assured us was their private property) and proceeded to take the game away from us. The score was 7-0. As all good teams carry a good supply of alibis, I will now air a few of ours. Hoopeston defeated us in the closing minutes of a game because of our indecision and uncertainty due to lack of experience. Georgetown took advantage of our smaller size and of the fact that our regular center had gone to Indiana. We have a double alibi for the game at Villa Grove. Due to poor timing we played an hour and a half instead of an hour—45 minutes the first quarter. At Villa Grove the water is all tainted by sulphur so none of us had a real drink of water between ten o’clock and the time we came home. At Catlin the next week we had the easiest time of the season. We took them into camp to the tune of 41-0. The next week also treated us very well. The Urbana Second team came visiting and went home carrying nothing but the rinds of the bacon. We defeated them 18-0. We visited more new territory the following week. At Bement we. Page Sixty-seven had a hard time. We waded and skidded to a 12-0 defeat in a game that was played during a drizzling rain. It was a hard-fought game but we were handicapped more than the heavier Bement team. The mud ruined what speed we possessed. To Ridgefarm goes the credit of giving Oakwood the worst trouncing of the season. On Saturday, November 10, Fall Festival day, the best that Oakwmod could do was to no avail. Ridgefarm would not be stopped. They went home with twenty-six points to our none. We ended the season a week later by defeating Rossville at Rossville. This was the first time that Oakwood has ever done this, and Rossville played their best game of the season to keep us from doing it but we beat them 13-7. C. Myers, next year’s captain, furnished a thrill by running eighty yards for a touchdown. There were 16 men to receive letters, of which number seven have played their last game. Of these seven, the playing of one was outstanding. If a few more yards wrere needed or a hole needed plugging, G. Myers was always ready. He did his job so well that “Red” Hughes gave him a position on the Second All-County Team and honorable mention for his All-State eleven. C. Myers also placed on the All-County Second team. Captain Green has the distinction of being the only man to play every minute of every game. Those who won letters are as follows: Captain Green Glenn Myers Cleo Plotner Robert Michael George Dysert Gerald Dalbey Gorman Williams Theodore Palmer Captain-elect Myers John Sailor Claude Blue Merle Henry Donald Ludwig Russel Downing Paul Billingsley John Ratliff —M. G., ’24. Page Sixty-eight Basketball v Our basketball season was a failure, a flat failure, if winning a large percentage of games is necessary to make a basketball season successful. We won only five out of seventeen games or 29 ,, and our opponents scored 274 points to our 254. So, from a scoring standpoint, our season was a failure. But does a game have to be won to be successful? Does a season have to show a majority of “wins” to be successful? Is that the reason why fifteen or more of the best young men in school train every night— to win the games? Not at Oakwood! We are first taught to play fair and clean and hard and then taught to play to win! The best possible season, from a scoring standpoint would be valueless, if there was any other object in view. Of course, we want to win, everybody does, but if we cannot win in the right way, we want to lose! But we, the players, gave all we had to win, and this is the result. If you were to visit almost any High School in the county, and also some outside of the county, and inquire about Oakwood you would find that Oakwood has quite a reputation as a hard-fighting, clean-playing school, one that never gives up no matter what the score. Even when matched against Hoopeston, the County Champions, Oakwood never slowed down but made them put forth all they had to win 22-18. A close perusal of the score-book will show that no team ever scored more than twenty-five points against Oakwood, that only one team more than doubled the score and that three games were lost by the narrow margin of one point. Also, the opponents have committed more fouls than Oakwood. Such figures speak for themselves. Oakwood played but two games in the county tournament but in those two games Theodore Palmer played so well that “Red” Hughes gave him a position on the fourth All-County team. In the district tournament Oakwood played but one game but in that one game the playing of Glenn Myers was a feature. His playing in that one game won him a place on the fourth All-Star team. Being on the fourth team may not seem to be an honor but it means that that player is one of the twenty best players in about two hundred of the best players in the county. And when a team does not place in the tournament it is increasingly hard to place a player on the All-Star teams. Page Sixty-nine Page Seventy The scores of the games played are as follows: Oakwood 16 Potomac 17 (Here) it 5 Catlin 12 “ tt 16 Alvin 13 “ it 17 Potomac 21 (There) tt 17 Uni. Hight 23 “ it 12 Henning 6 tt tt 12 Monticello 23 “ it 13 Sidell 25 (Here) if 25 Alvin 23 (There) tt 9 Henning 10 (Here) it 13 Catlin 18 (There) tt 24 Uni. High 21 (Here) it 16 Monticello 17 it it 32 Fairmcunt 8 (At Tournament) tt 8 East Lynn 17 it 18 Hoopeston 22 tt tt Four letter men graduate this year—Capt. Dalbey, G. Myers, C. Plot-ner, and M. Green. However, there will be three left and several others who played in some games so the outlook is very promising for next year. Among those who will remain is John Sailor. He was elected to be the next captain. John is a versatile player, holding down any position from back guard to standing forward. He should make a good captain. Mr. Smith, the coach, was under a great handicap this year when he undertook to coach Oakwood. He had had no previous experience and was new to all of us. In addition to this he accidently sprained his ankle during the early part of the season and was unable to coach for more than a week. None of the players have anything but the highest praise for his work and are confident that they can do better in his care next year, if he should remain. —M. G., ’24. Puge Sevctilij -me 5oys’ Athletic Association President________________________________Glenn Myers Vice-president___________________________Martin Green Secretary________________________________________Gorman Williams Treasurer________________________________________George Goodrich The purpose of the Boys’ Athletic Association is to further all branches of athletics in the school. Every boy in school is a member. The Association is doing much good work. One of the main functions is to provide the athletic equipment. This year the Association has provided more and better equipment than ever before. « Puge Seventy-two Qirls’ Athletic Association President-------------------------Clara Mildred Green Vice-president-----------------------Johanna Bateman Secretary-Treasurer_______________________Thelma Lane The Girls’ Athletic Association met early in October for reorganization. A great amount of pep and enthusiasm was shown because we had decided that this year the aims of our club, to encourage athletics among the girls and to develop real friendship, would be vital factors in our school life. A new point system was drawn up, granting those earning 30 points a letter. Thirty-two members won an “0”. These were presented one evening in January after we had enjoyed a splendid bob-sled party. A new means of earning money, a stunt show, was found this year and has proved so successful both financially and socially that we have decided to make it an annual affair. As a climax to our social life, the G. A. A. entertained the school with an elaborate St. Patrick’s Party. We feel that this year has been a very successful one, because of the active interest and co-operation of every member. Page Seventy-three Page Seventy-four Kalendar SEPTEMBER How sad and oh, how glad! School again, with 45 Freshmen and 8 new teachers. Football started strong, although we lost our first game against Hoopeston. We were, however, more successful in the second attempt and defeated St. Joseph. Esther Endicott and Bill Oakwood have been elected cheer leaders for the year. The Sophomores immediately rose to the occasion for a grand initiation of the Freshman. After going through all the necessary preliminaries at a party in their honor (?), they were pronounced full-fledged Freshmen. The Seniors have decided to go to work early to raise money, so they have been selling candy at noon. Most of the month has been spent in class elections, and in organizing the Girls’ Glee Club, Orchestra, Athletic Association, etc. “Better be dead than out of style. That’s why we bobbed our hair.” —Edith and Frieda. “Men of few words are the best men.”—Vernon Stedman. Where will the Sun Rise when: Frances Meade goes to class without her lessons? Harold Bloomer doesn’t wait on the landing for Marguerite Rouse? Jennie Hays talks louder? Frieda Plotner doesn’t powder her nose in sewing class? Leona Gallaspey doesn’t get to see Bill Meade every day? Clarence Oakwood and Claude Myers have their dialogue in English class? Zora Quick gets angry? . WANTED—An invention to keep Burnie Loeffler from asking ques- tions in General Science class.—Mr. Firebaugh. A HINT TO MOTHERS Genevieve Wilson Lavon Thompson Esther Endicott ClaRa Green HelEn Van Allen Frances Scott ThelMn Lane Eva Youmans Betty Jobe Frances Oakwood Wilma Snyder EdiTh Parker Helena Goodrich MaNette Rebmann Genevieve Chaffee VioleX Michael MabEl Frazier Page Seventy-five OCTOBER We have a new organization in school—The Home Economics Club. Its object is to make better homes. It has our best wishes. The literary societies have been organized again. The question— “Will they last?” We wonder. More football with a continuous plea in the assembly for more recruits. The Freshmen are very prompt. They returned the Sophomore party by entertaining at a masque party. The clowns, the gypsies, the dancers and the freaks were all there. (Note—The Freshmen have been selling hot dogs at noon ever since to pay the bill). One of the most interesting parties ever held in 0. T. H. S. was the Girls’ Athletic Association party for the girls only. We have been told that an allgirls’ party is a dead affair but no one believes that now. The entire school sat up and took notice one morning when Mr. Firebaugh announced that Mr. Smith would entertain the assembly that morning. Our amazement was beyond expression when it proved to be a mock wedding announcing the marriage of Miss Velma Bain to Mr. King Iftner, at Benton Harbor, Mich., in August, 1923. “Acorns are all very funny, The Class gets all the Fame The Printer gets all the Money And the Staff gets all the Blame. “If silence is golden she must be 24 carat.”—Helen Fern. “He thinks himself a woman-hater, but he’s gradually slipping.”— Martin Green. NOVEMBER The first set of literary programs have been given this month. The Pioneers gave a program including! events occurring about 100 B. C. The Oaks program was dated about the time of the Civil War. The Oaks won the greater number of points. The football game at the Fall Festival was the most exciting of the year. The boys played hard but were defeated by Ridgefarm. One of the most interesting events we have had was the liquid-air demonstration given by Professor Rugg of the University of Illinois, under the auspices of the chemistry classes. It was very beneficial to anyone who cares to study the powers of chemistry. The Staff gave a playlet “That Rascal Pat” that was very amusing. The play with various other numbers furnished a good evening’s entertainment, the proceeds of which added a great deal to the class treasury. Page Seventy-six The Home Economics Club entertained the football boys at a party the night before Thanksgiving. “I have more understanding than all my teachers.”—Bill Oakwood. Advise to my fellow students: Many a ship is lost at sea For lack of tar and rubber. Many a fellow has lost his girl By trying to go with another. —Glen Myers. “Sweet are the slumbers of a righteous man.”—George Dysert. DECEMBER Our first operetta, “The Windmills of Holland” was a success. In spite of our clumsiness in wearing wooden shoes and our inexperience, we managed to get through with it. One of the most entertaining parties that has ever been given in 0. T. H. S. was the Xmas party given by the Seniors in honor of the Juniors. In the gym we had a Xmas tree where everyone received all sorts of comical gifts. The rest of the evening was spent in playing progressive games and in dancing. During the month, the School Board entertained the football boys at a banquet, served by the Home Economics Club. Messrs. Huff and Murphy from the University of Illinois, were present and gave very interesting talks. Several toasts were given. At this time the boys presented Mr. Firebaugh with a leather traveling case. Just before Xmas vacation the Home Economics Club collected and packed several boxes of candy, toys and clothing to be distributed on Xmas Eve in different homes of the community. JANUARY We started the year out by losing our first basketball game. But they would not be discouraged with that. They have been practicing very faithfully and are determined to win out in the end. The Girls’ Athletic Association had a bob-sled party while the big snow was on, although some of the girls had a terrible time getting there. We met at the High School and went to the home of Clara Mildred Green where we were entertained and several of the girls received their “0” for athletic work. Mr. Smith returned from the track meet at Chicago, only to get his ankle sprained next day. He was, however, successful in capturing third place in the meet. Quarterlies again. Semester averages out. School enrollment decreases. It speaks for itself. Edna Michael, Genevieve Chaffee, and Wilma Snyder tied for the highest average. We wonder what medicine doctors give their daughters! Of all sad words, From tongue or pen The saddest are these— “I’ve flunked again.” Page Seventy-seven 'With apologies to K. C. B.” Once upon a time There was a group Of Freshmen boys Who tho’t it fair That they should be In latest style Complete. So They came forth On Monday Morn With hair curled tight In great delight. Now comes the question Of great grief For we wonder still And fail to see Whose father pays For the electricity. FEBRUARY The stunt show was the first thing in the month. It was the first one ever given. The Minstrel Show, Barney Google, Pals, Spanish Dancers and Clown were ail there, but the swimming match, booth tor men only, Seven Wonders of the World, the freaks, and King Tuts all added to the interest and success of the evening. The Seniors presented for their annual class play, “The Time of His Life.” It was given at Muncie and at the High School. It was one of the biggest comedies ever produced by any graduating class. One of the biggest tragedies in the school, in the eyes of the Senior girls—was when the girls’ basketball team of ’24 was defeated by the team of ’26. It was the first time that they were ever defeated and they are determined to have a return game. In spite of February being the shortest month, it has been full of events. The crowning time was the County tournament. Oakwood defeated Fairmount in the first game of the tournament. In the second game we played East Lynn. It was a good game and the boys played hard but East Lynn had a better team and defeated them. We hope we have more success in the district tournament. A kiss, a sigh, a fond good-bye, and she is gone. A smile, a curl, another girl—and so the world goes on. —Bachelor’s Club. Lovers may come and lovers may go, But Ross stays on forever! THE NEAR FUTURE For the remainder of school we are looking forward to several events. First comes the biggest time in the year—May Day. It is to be a bigger event than ever, this year. The story is that Prince Charming sets forth Page Seventy-eight on a year’s quest to find his true love. Marriage to the lady of his choice before the year is out makes him heir to a large estate. Otherwise he must forfeit this good fortune. He wanders into a place in England where a May-Day celebration is in progress for the crowning of a new May Queen. The last year’s Queen holds the throne and in a short dialogue discovers the young man’s dilemma. She tells him that there are many beautiful maidens gathered there for the celebration and perhaps he may be able to make a choice from them. Besides the English girls, some visiting friends from other nations are present to help celebrate the occasion. After each succeeding dance the Queen asks Prince Charming if anyone has yet attracted him. He sadly replies in the negative until a beautiful English girl appears all in white and after a dainty solo dance the Prince comes to meet her—she having completely w'on his heart. Together they approach the throne. The queen then proclaims that this girl is the newr queen of the May whose identity before this has never been disclosed. She is crowned and takes the throne while the old queen retires. They all make merry for the wedding of Prince Charming and the New Queen of May. The leading characters: Last Year’s Queen_________________________Edith Parker New' Queen______________________________Mabel Frazier Prince Charming_________________________Gerald Dalbey And so, with Baccalaureate May 25 and Graduation May 29, the school year ends. Cases Page Seventy-nine Page Eighty Elsie Saunders, (on an English theme)—“A few years ago I visited in Kansas. I enjoyed it very much going around the big department stores. They were so different from those in the U. S.” Mrs. Rigney—“Nobody seems to know what ‘trite’ means so look it up for tomorrow.” John Ratcliff—“Where will we find it?” Miss Redman—“How far are you on that instruction sheet?” Miss Cauldwell—“Right there almost.” Miss Humphreys—“What covered Bryant when he wrote ‘Thanatop-sis’?” Bill—“Dirt.” “Clara Mildred was deceived in him, poor girl.” “Deceived in Plotner?” “Dreadfully. She thought it was love for her that was making him so pale, and it was only going without food so as to buy her presents.” Freshie—“I want a whole lot of that oral theme paper.” Read in zoology notebook—“Their colors are green, dark green, light green and some of the greenest greens you ever saw.” “It must have been freshmen he was describing.” Mildred Sullivan—“My nose is runnin’.” Mary Fahey—“Better hurry up and catch it. Mrs. Rigney—“Does anybody know why Mr. Bateman isn’t at school today ?” Harold Schroyer—“He had the toothache and went to towTn to get him a pair of glasses.” Edith Wainwright—“Miss Haworth poured the jelly out of both classes.” Helen Van Allen—“Anybody got a comb with a fine blade?” Kenneth (speaking of James Fitz James) said, “Fitz James Fitz.” Miss Humphreys—“Do you have two days vacation at Thanksgiving?” Urith—“If Thanksgiving comes on Thursday.” Mrs. Rigney—“I want the whole class to read some good magazine.1 Merl Henery—“Would the ‘Whiz Bang’ be alright?” Page Eighty-one Page Eiglity-two Miss Redman (in shorthand)—“‘Bow,’ there’s an example, He made a graceful bow.” Jerky—“Does that mean a limb of a tree?” Nora (in cooking class)—“Do you smell anything burning?” Miss Haworth—“No, why?” Nora—“Oh, I scorched my tongue.” Miss Haworth—“Now while I’m gone you girls can be writing an oral theme on milk.” A question in Teacher’s Exam.—Define cyclone; tornado. Mary Blackburn after defining cyclone was puzzled as to how to define a tornado. This is the answer she finally gave: “A tornado is a dickens of a big cyclone.” Miss Humphreys—“What was one of the first poems that Kipling wrote ?” Curly Dalbey—“Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” (pause) “Say is that the same one that we used to hear, Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Have You Any Wool?” Jenny Wilson, when asked for a writing of Carlyles, answered: “Rastus Sartus,” meaning “Sartor Resartus.” Elwin—“I am sorry, Thelma, that I killed your dog, allow me to replace him.” Thelma—“Oh, this is so sudden.” Edith Fox (in English)—“What is found in the superscription of an envelope?” Mary Fahey—“The person you are sending the letter to and her address.” Pauline Rogers—“Say, Mary, can frogs smell?” Mary Fahey—“Yes they have ears.” Glen Myers, when reading that Tennyson’s mother had 25 offers of marriage said, “That’s almost as many as I’ve offered.” Edith Parker is so sorry she has been left out. Miss Haworth’s announcement on the board: “Put your name and dates in the box on the assembly desk not later than fifth period of the preceding day. Mary F.—“Did you ever see ‘Oliver Twist,’ Anty?” Anty—“Hush child! You know I never attend those modern dances.” Tom, (on Civics test paper)—“Many of their own local laws were kept when bought.” George—“The doctor told me that if I didn’t stop smoking I would be half witted.” Curly—“Why didn’t you stop?” Page Eighty-three Page Eighty-four Ruth Duke made the following remark, “I wonder what would happen if a horse would step on a banana peeling?” Mrs. Rigney—“A letter is a source of information usually full in detail.” Mildred Sullivan said in Botany Class—“I’ll write these notes then I’ll soak my corn.” Mary Blackburn’s Philosophy—“I care not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, work, good clothes, and a sheik or give me death.” Mrs. Iftner—“Ruth, please remove your gum.” Ruth Duke—“I haven’t any gum.” Mrs. Iftner—“Then what are you chewing?” Ruth—“It’s a bean I’m soaking for Botany class.” Freshie—“Whoopie! I’m in the annual.” Exam, question in Chemistry—“Name some things you have learned in Chemistry Lab. this year which have been of benefit to you.” Ted Palmer’s answer—“I. I talk too much. 2. Keep things hidden from Bill Meade and Jerky B.” ______ Miss Humphreys—“How do you know Chaucer dictated to a stenographer?” George Dysert—“Just look at the spelling.” Ethel Cromwell—“Is having the ears pierced for earrings painful?” Beulah Patterson—“Not half so much as allowing them bored for an engagement ring.” Mrs. Rigney—“Why did you tell the neighbors that you married me because I was such a good cook when you know I couldn’t even boil a potato?” Mr. Rigney—“I had to make some excuse, my dear.” Jerky Billingsly— “He stood on the bridge at midnight, Disturbing my sweet repose. For he was a fat mosquito, And the bridge was the bridge of my nose.” Bish had answered a question in Eng. Ill correctly but briefly. Miss Humphreys—“Does anyone know of anything to add' to Mr. Williams?” Lillian—“Ruth you are not so mean as you use to be.” Ruth Duke—“Well, I’m a sophomore now.” Mrs. Rigney—“You have to go to the city clerk before going to the Justice of Peace to get a marriage license.” Ardith Fox—“Well I don’t know anything about it for I’ve never been there.” Page Eighty-five Mutt—“I have nothin’ to do today.” Plotner—“How will you know when you’re through?” Tom Watson—“Does your fiancee know much about automobiles?” Bish Williams—“Heavens no, she asked me if I cooled my car by stripping the gears.” ______ In Ancient History—“The Gods are responsible for the rise of the lyre.” Myrtle—“Say! that article I am to read before the assembly is as dry as this sandwich.” _____ Myers—“How old was Lincoln when he died?” Plotner—“He didn’t die he was killed.” Mr. Firebaugh—“You’ve been drinking. I smell it on your breath.” The Victim—“Not a drop, I’ve been eating frog legs and its the hops you smell.” Tom Watson—“Edith Parker has the most beautiful lips of anyone in school.” Bish—“Huh! I-I-I-I—I believe I’d p-p-ut mine up against hers any old day.” Seven Wonders of 0. T. H. S.: 1. Our Football team. 2. Emil Meade’s studious disposition. 3. Shorty Smith. 4. Miss Gronert’s advice. ‘5. Coxies’ giggles. 6. Boys’ Glee Club. 7. The Faculty. In low—“Walking after a good looker.” In high—“Walking with her.” Mrs. Iftner (in chemistry)—“Billingsley, name the petroleum products.” Jerky—“Gasoline, kerosene, vasolene, danderine and anti-torine.” Mrs. Iftner (in chemistry)—“How about the smell of ammonia, Elwin?” Twin—“It is very odorful.” Clara Mildred—“What do you think is a fashionable color for a bride?” Male Floor-walker—“Tastes differ but I should prefer a white one.” The potatoes eyes were full of tears, The cabbage hung its head, For there was grief in the cellar last night The vinegar’s mother was dead. Leona—“What makes your motor cough so this morning?” Bill—“Maybe its because I left the muffler off last night.” Page Eighty-six are MEMORIES fyVorilaj NOT TODAY, but twenty years from today, will you realize the value of this—your school annual. As a book of memories of your school days it will take its place as your most precious possession in the years to come. You who are about to undertake the task of putting out next year’s book should keep this thought in mind and employ only the engraver who will give you the most help in making your book a worth while book of memories and give you workmanship that you will be proud of even in years to come. IVrite today to the Service Department of the Indianapolis Engraving Company and learn about their plans to help you make your book a memory book worth while. INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING CO 2.22 coasi Ohio Si. InUicvncipolis Ind. Mr. Firebaugh—“Why are you late, Glen?” Glen—“Well a sign down there.” Mr. Firebaugh—“Well a sign down there? Well, what has that sign got to do with it?” Glen—“The sign said, ‘School ahead, Go slow’.” Miss Haworth (to girl taking P. T. exam.)—“Step, hop with leg parallel to body!” We wonder what the correct motion would be. Miss Humphreys (in sociology class)—“Do Antelopes come in groups?” Jergy (suddenly awakening, thinking she said Cantaloupes)—“No, they come in baskets.” Miss Gronert (to Miss Lomax)—“What was the main town in the Mass. Colony?” Lillian—“Jamestown.” Miss Gronert (4th hour)—“Mr. Stedman, is that your regular seat?” Vernon Stedman—“No, ma’am this seat I’m sitting in is vacant.” Curly—“I dreamed I died last night.” Edith—“What woke you up?” Curly—“The heat.” Miss Humphreys (in zoology class)—“What is a caterpillar?” Ruth Duke—“I know, its an upholstered worm.” Thoughts of a Senior: I used to think I knew I knew, But now I must confess, The more I know, I know I know, I know I know the less. —Mutt Green. Mutt—“I’ve got more money than sense. Cleo—“You must be broke then.” Miss Gronert—“What have we today that is important, that we didn’t have 500 years ago?” Glen Myers—“Me.” Mr. Firebaugh—“A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer.” Lavon Duke—“That’s why we all flunked.” Mrs. Endicott—“Esther, was George smoking in the parlor last night?” Esther—“Oh, no, he just lit some matches to see what time it was.” Mr. Firebaugh—“It’s wonderful, but I had a deaf uncle who was arrested and the judge gave him his hearing the next morning.” Mr. Smith—“That’s nothing: I once had a blind aunt who walked in a lumber yard and saw-dust.” Page Eighty-seven When you tell a man something, it goes in one ear and out the other; when you tell a woman something, it goes in both ears and comes out of the mouth. Loraine—“I heard that Nora had a perfect rosebud of a mouth.” Jessie—“Rosebud nothing! Rosebuds are generally closed.” Bill Oakwood (orating to a group of pupils)—He closed thus: “I want land reform; I want housing reform; I want tariff reform; I want—” Voice of students—“Chloroform.” Thomas Snyders’ reverie: I held a little hand last night, So dainty and so neat, I thought my heart would burst within, So wildly did it beat. No other hand unto my soul, Could greater solace bring, Than that I held last night, which was Four aces and a king. Inga—“Well, this must be personified, because you can’t love anything that doesn’t love you.” Violet Michael—“I’m not so sure about that.” Mrs. Rigney—“What is it that gnaws one as care is said to do here?” Johnny—“A mosquito.” Franie—“What do you think of my newr dress?” Edith Plotner—“It is ripping.” Franie—“Mercy, bring me my coat.” Marcella Ludwig—“Bill, what is energy?” Bill Meade—“Something I haven’t got.” Anyone desiring to raise a crop of hominy, ask Mr. Smith how long it takes it to sprout. Edna Michael—“Have you read ‘To a Field Mouse’ ?” Bob—“No, how do you get ’em to listen?” Mrs. Iftner (in general science class)—“It is the law of gravity that keeps us on this earth.” Lavon Duke (brightly)—“How did we stick on before the law was passed?” Page Eighty-eight One of a hundred home plans. WHEN YOU I BUILD ! Hire the best carpenters you can find—they’ll save you money and give you the best job. Make sure, too, that they have good materials to work with—dependable lumber, good mill-work and other materials. By handling only such a quality of stock we help you to get the most building value for your money. Elliott Lumber Company I 640 East Fairchild Street I Page Eighty-nine BAILEY HIMES Afhletic Equipment Football Pants Shoulder Pads Head Guards Afhletic Shoes School Penants and Jewelry Made to Tour Specifications STUDENT SUPPLY STORE at the University of Illinois CHAS. W. BAILEY, Jr. SHELBY D. HIMES SUITS HA1S FURNISHINGS CAPS Prices Right All the Time BOORD BROS. “TKe Big Little Store” | A. T. Snider’s RT-Done Son | ) ( Cash Grocery and Market OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS Groceries and Gents’ Furnishings HFe Quality Store Phone 10 Established 1879 FITHIAN, ILLINOIS I j Memorial Arts “Say It With Flowers” j Company Smiths 4.09-411 East Main Street DANVILLE, ILL OThe Florists Dealers in “HEie Finer Flower Only” j Memorials 101 Vermilion Street Monuments Phone 571 and Markers DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Page Ninety-one Mason Trent Bros. j Lumber, Hardware, Paints, Glass and j Building Materials of all kinds We Guarantee Prices, Quality and Service Phone 21 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Page Ninety-two O. E. BANTZ j For Quality Merchandise At Tour Service Your Patronage Solicited --------- i Phone 63 FITHIAN, ILL. ! DUNN’S PHARMACY . j Tour Neighbors in Fairmount extend their congratulations to you | upon the completion of your school 1 year and extend to each and all of 1 Drugs and Sundries the students of your high school their ( sincere good wishes. 1 School Supplies and Paints Porterfield’s State Bank “The Store of Quality” FAIRMOUNT, ILLINOIS FITHIAN, ILL. —.— “Safety and Service for Savers” J Page Ninety-three ) Generators Magnetos j Starters Rewiring The Bank 4iat helps the man who j helps himself j ] Paxton Shutts ) Electric Service Station Exide Batteries State Bank of Oakvtood i OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS Harrison and Walnut Streets ! Phone 196 DANVILLE, ILL. ! J. H. Van Allen, President C. C. Andrews, Cashier f ! J. D. Cromwell 1 J i ) j General Store Tour Prescription will be Correctly t Filled by : GTie Gulick | Drug Compand ! 105 North Vermilion St. | ! Quality and Price Right DANVILLE, ILL. 1 j 5 .—.— j “Ghe San-Lox Store” | j ! Phone 19 ; FITHIAN, ILLINOIS Drugs and Sundries Burdsal Paints Page Ninety-four DeLong Motor Co. Authorized Dealers | Lincoln Fordson Phone 86 FITHIAN, ILLINOIS William En)in will do 9°ur Local and Long Distance Hauling P. H. Learnard Wholesale and Retail Hardware and Sporting Goods QueensWare, Glassware and Toys Phone 2 OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS 155 Nor4t Vermilion Street DANVILLE, ILL. Page Ninety-five PHOTOGRAPHS In dais book were made by The BOWMAN STUDIO 18 Norik Vermilion Street DANVILLE, ILL. W. A. RIDGE General Merchandise and Meats “Quality and Service” TIRES TUBES OILS GASOLINE Phone 62 OAKWOOD, ILL. Allen’s Garage FRED ALLEN, Prop. OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS Storage Batteries, Accessories Service Cars Cars Taken Anywhere Day and Nigkt Service Page Ninety-six OAKWOOD Farmer’s Co-Operative Elevator Co. OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS Highest Market Price Paid for All Kinds of Grain. Mill Feed Purchased in Carload Lots; For Sale in Any Quantity. We can supply you vJith Seed, Fence, Implements and anything needed in farming, at lowest prices. BOARD OP DIRECTORS G. C. Howard, President Mont Fox, Secretary F. W. Illk, Treasurer F. M. VanAllen George Goodrich W. G. Green F. L. Endicott G. C. Howard, Manager Stephens Shelby Grain and Farm Supplies Funeral Director and Furnishings Elevators: Brothers C. E. I. R. R. Muncie Big-Four R. R. Private Chapel Ambulance Service V. L. Redman Phone io OAKWOOD, ILL. LL. Page Ninety-seven SAILOR’S Confectionery Short Orders Soft Drinks Dinners Cigars Our Motto: Prompt Service OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS S. C. Sailor STOCK BUYER “Che Highest Cash Prices” Phone 12 OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS Mike Plaut Co. Headquarters for the Best Quality of Men’s Clothing 23-25 East Main Street DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Page Ninety-eight IN Mrs. Mabel M ornson s Beau$ Parlor of Rose and Gray you may get a Shampoo and Marcel that will stay Second Floor of Fischer Building Telephone 844-W DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Traction Service is {he Same In summer, during vacation as through the school year. There are many pleasant trips you can take “via traction.” And the service is so frequent that you are not worried about breaking away to catch a train, which spoils so many pleasure trips. Danville, Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, St. Louis, there’s “A train your waj), any hour, anj) day.” Illinois Traction System J. E. MULLINS MUNCIE GARAGE MUNCIE, ILLINOIS Authorized Ford Dealer Ford Parts and Accessories. Enarco Motor Oil. Fisk and Firestone Tires. Phone Fifhian Exchange 14-11 Page Ninety-nine Farmers’ State Bank Capital $25,000.00 FITHIAN, ILLINOIS Under State Supervision and Examination General Banking and Farm Loans Leo Freese, President O. E. Bantz, Vice-President E. E. Freeman, Cashier WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE WATKINS Lunch “We Serve Best” Longstreth’s Lunch Room Confectionery Drugs OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS It takes the To make the And pays the To buy the BEST The Best in ‘Quick Service and Courteous Groceries, Meats, Fruits Treatment , . . . . and Vegetables Confections Short Orders Soft Drinks FITHIAN, ILLINOIS can always be bought of W. S. Fagaly OAKWOOD, ILL. Page One Hundred Our Bargain Calendar Have you seen one of our bargain calendars? We issue one for each month with a GENUINE BARGAIN for each day. Following are a few of the items we have offered in our past calendars and the results of same: On February 4th we sold 800 bars of P. G. Soap at 8 bars for 25c. On February 26th we sold 275 lbs. of large prunes at 10c per lb. On March 12th we sold 296 pkgs. of new garden seed at 8 pkgs., 25c. On March 15th we sold 132 pkgs. of Swans Down cake flour at two pkgs. for 55c and five premiums with each purchase. On March 22nd we sold 410 lbs. of beef roast at 8 l-3c per lb. If you are not receiving one of our calendars we would be very glad to send you one. It will save you money just as often as you use it. ROGERS VINSON I General Merchandise Oakwood, Illinois I PK. one iq INTERSTATE PRINTING COMPANY) uaas i i j Danville, 111. I t t t I I I I I | Page One Hundred One Page One Hundred Two r I Page One Hundred Three Page One Hundred Four