Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

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 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

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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

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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