Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1926 volume:

I | T.H.E.AC.O.R.N ANNUAL of OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Volume X I SENIOR CLASS of 19 2 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction............. 3 Classes.................. 13 Activities............... 45 Literature......'....... 57 Athletics............... 71 Calendar................. 85 Alumni.................. 89 Jokes.................... 93 Advertisements........... 97 Dedication X rK, the class of 1926, kindly dedicate this book to Mr. R. S. Firebaugh whose untiring efforts as a principal, as an administrator and as a teacher, has given to us the vision to seek the better things in life. •1111111111111111111111111(111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 iiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniMiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiit Foreword TT7 E present this, the tenth annual edition of “The Acorn” to the community, faculty and students of The Oakwood Township High School with a hope that it will worthily fulfill its purpose. We offer to these, our friends, this record of our work and play and may they be pleased in our endeavors to give them a glimpse of our school life. We hope in later years, that our annual may bring, to its readers, many pleasant reminiscences both of our pleasures and our toils. The Class of ’26 wish to extend their gratitude and sincere thanks to all those who have helped to make this annual a success, especially to their sponsors, Miss McCoy and Mr. Taylor who by their interest have made possible the publication of this, our last memento. We leave hoping that the good-will and friendship existing between the student body and faculty may remain as sincere as it has been pleasant to us. The Editor. iiiMMiiiiiiiHiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiMiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimi iimiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiMiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiim tHHMIllHIIHIIItllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIMIIIIIimilNIIlim V1TE, the faculty and student body of Oakwood Township High School in appreciation of the sincere and faithful efforts of our School Board respectfully dedicate to them this page. Thomas Oakwood Paul H. Fithian Oscar W. Michael Richard McBroom George Goodrich Fred L. Endicott Eli H. Fox Page Sevei. THE ACORN 1926 Page Eight 19 2 6 THE ACORN IHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIHIHIItllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIItlllllllllllllllllllllllMllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIItllllllllllllltllllllllimill IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIimilllllllllllMMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIll Staff w m Editor-in-Chief...................................................................................................Wilma Snider Assistant Editor....................................................................................Edna Bock Snap Shot Editor........................................................................ Lavon Thompson Business Manager................................................................................................Kenneth Crawford Literary Editor..................................................................................................Jessie Cauldwell Assistant Snap Shot Editor......................................................................................Mildred Oakwood Assistant Business Manager.....................................................................................Clarence Oakwood Humor...........................................................................................................Pauline Rogers Art..............................................................................................................Lorine Jenkins Society Editor.....................................................................................................Zora Quick Calendar...........................................................................................................Mary Fahey Athletic Editor................................................................................Ralph Snyder Advisors.........................................................Mr. Taylor and Miss McCoy lllllllllllllllllll.IMIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIII.I.III!....................Illlllllllltlllltlllllll................IIIIIIIMI.Ml .......................min...................... ......................................................... Page Nini THE ACORN 19 2 6 RAYMOND S. FIREBAUGH, B.S. Principal University of Illinois “Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet, Till Earth and Ski stand presently at God’s great Judgment Seat; But there is neither East nor West, Border, nor Breed, nor Birth, When two strong men stand face to face, tho’ they come from the ends of the earth!” Page Tun 1 9 2 « T II E A C () R N ALICE E. ROBERTS, A.B. University of Illinois French and Latin MAE McCOY, A.B. Western College History and Mathematics VERA L. GOODWIN, B.S. Illinois Wesleyan Home Economics and Physics HAROLD NEWTSON Illinois State Normal University Commerce Page Eleven 19 2 6 THE ACORN BYRON E. TAYLOR, B.S. University of Illinois Athletics and Science FLORENCE L. LYLE, A.B. Illinois Wesleyan English and History MURIEL M. SIEGEL, A.B. Olivet College, Michigan Music and English RUSSELL W. SMITH, B.S. University of Illinois Agriculture Page Tivelve Page Thirteen T H E A C () R N 19 2ft CLAUD 7I TYKRS hivalrous!.tXagnanimous O. T. H. S. 1. 2. 3. 4 : Class Pres. 4 ; Pioneer: I. S. Quartette 1 : Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 4 ; Pres. 4 : Charleston Musicale Review 3: Second Prize Boys Solo : Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 : Baseball 1 : Track 1. 2, 3. 4 : Capt. 2. 3 : Boys’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2. 3. 4 : Vice-Pres. 3 : Pres. 4; Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Capt. 3: Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4 : Capt. 4 : Oration 2, 3 : Musicale 4 : “Windmills of Holland” : “In Old Louisiana” : “Engaged by Wednesday” : “Aunt Sophronia at College” ; “Tempest and Sunshine.” Edna | ock NDEARING If LONDF. O. T. H. S. 1. 2, 3, 4 : Vice-Pres. 4 ; Pioneer: Vice-Pres. 2: Home Economics Club 2, 3 : Sec. 2 ; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Vice-Pres. 4 ; Girls’ Basketball 2. 3, 4 : Rooters’ Club 3; Pioneer Program Corn. 4 ; Declamation 1: Oration 1. 2. 3: Stunt Show 2; Ass’t Editor in Chief of Annual : May Day 1. 2. 3. 4 : Debate 3. ESSIE UST CALDWELL APRICIOHS O. T. H. S. 1. 2, 3, 4 : Class Secretary 4 ; Oak : Literary Editor of Acorn : Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2, 3. 4 : Home Economics Club 4 ; Rooters’ Club I : Girls’ Basketball 1. 3. 3. 4 : Capt. 4 : Declamation 1 ; Oration 1, 2, 3 : May Day 1, 2, 3, 4 : I. S. Debate 3 ; “En-KHKed by Wednesday” ; Aunt Sophronia at College” ; Stunt Show. Ralph ELIABLE NIDER TEDFAST O. T. H. S. 1, 2. 3, 4 ; Class Treas. 4 : Pioneer : Boys’ Agriculture Club 2. 3, 4 ; Boys’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2. 3. 4 : Football 3, 4 ; Basketball 3 : Boys’ Glee Club 4 ; Musicale 4 : Declamation 1 ; Oration 3 ; Athletic Editor of Acorn ; “Engaged by Wednesday” : Aunt Sophronia at College” ; “Tempest and Sunshine.” CZZZZZZZZZZE Page Fourteen 19 2 6 THE ACOKN p A U LINE INSISTENT OGERS OGISH O. T. H. S. 1. 2, 3, 4 ; Pioneer; Vice-Pres. 4 ; Joke Editor of Acorn : Girls' Athletic Ass’n 1, 2. 3. 4 ; Pres. 4 : Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4 ; Pres. 4 ; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3 ; Debate 3 ; May Day 1. 2, 3. 4: Stunt Show 2; Senior Chorus; “In Old Louisiana”; “Engaged by Wednesday. Mary TTIahey ISCHIEVOUS F RIENDLY O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3. 4 : Oak ; Oak Program Com. 4 ; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2 : Home Economics Club 2, 3 : Treas. 2 ; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1, 2. 3. 4 : Oration 1, 2, 3: Calendar Editor for Annual 4 : Treas. and Sec. 3 : May Day 1, 2. 3, 4 ; Stunt Show 2 ; “Engaged by Wednesday” : “Aunt Sophronia at College” ; “Tempest and Sunshine.” Kenneth raw ford ind harming O. T. H. S. 1, 2. 3. 4 ;Oak ; Vice-Pres. 4 ; Boys’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2, 3. 4 : Vice-Pres. 4 ; Business Manager of Annual 4 : Agriculture Club 3. 4 ; Pres. 4 ; Basketball 2. 3 : Football 4 ; Declamation 1 : Oration 1, 2. 3; Rooters’ Club 3. 4. ILDRRD USICAL A K WOOD PTIMISTIC O. T. H. S. 1, 2. 3, 4 : Oak : Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4 : Pres. 3 ; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Oration 1 ; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2. 3, 4 ; Home Economics Club 2. 4 : Rooters’ Club 3. 4 ; “Windmills of Holland” : In Old Louisiana” ; G. G. C. Concert 4 ; Aunt Sophronia at College” ; May Day 1. 2. 3, 4 ; Pianist of Boys Glee Club 4 : Solo Delegate at Charleston. Page Fifteen THE ACORN 19 2 6 VTT. TTTTr . rH.r.yHrniTrrrr’miwwri’rrnr LARENCE HARRY OAK WOOD BSERVANT O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4; Oak: Football •1 : Basketball 3 : Declamation 1 ; Oration 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3: Boys’ Glee Club 4 : Boys’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Agriculture Club 3, 4; Pres. 3: Vice-Pres. 4 : Ass’t Business Mgr. 4 ; “Engaged by Wednesday” ; “Aunt Soph-ronia at College” ; “Tempest and Sunshine” : Educatin’ Mary.” Lavon [OVELY Thompson ASTEFUL O. T. H. S. 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Oak ; Economics Club 2, 3 ; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 2, 3. 4 ; Declamation 1, 2, 3: Oaks Program Com. 4 : Snapshot Editor: “Engaged by Wednesday”: “Aunt Soph-ronia at College” ; “Educatin’ Mary. Lucille j iggett OVING 1 LIVELY O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Pioneer : Girls' Athletic Ass’n 1. 2, 3, 4 ; Girls’ Glee Club 2. 3. 4 : Basketball 1, 2 : Oration 1 2, 3, 4 ; Declamation 1 ; Home Economics Club 2 3; May Day 1, 2, 4 ; Russian Dance 2 : “Aunt Sophronia at College.” Edgar utterridge ARNEST J| ALLANT O. T. H .S. 1. 2, 3, 4 ; Oak : Boys’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2. 3. 4 : Agriculture Club 2. 3, 1 : Boys’ Glee Club 4 : Rooters’ Club 3, 4 : Treas. of Agriculture Club 4 : Declamation 1 : Oration 2. 3 ; “Engaged by Wednesday” : Musicale. Page Sixteen 19 2 6 THE ACORN 'rrr,7.7,T'rr7r ■ WILMA QNIDER insome Scholarly O. T. H. S. 1. 2. 3, 4 : Home Economics Club 2. 4 : Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4 ; Sec. Treas. 3 ; Vice-Pres. of Class 1, 3 : Editor-in-Chief of Acorn : Declamation 1 : Oration 1. 2. 3 ; Rooters’ Club 2. 4: Vice-Pres. 2: Enframed by Wednesday ; Basketball 1. 2 : “Windmills of Holland” ; In Old Louisiana” ; Stunt Show : May Queen. Kelly mRiMMELL NIGHTLY JL IMOROUS O. T. H. S. 1. 2. 3. 4 : Boys’ Athletic Ass’n 1, 2. 3. 4 : Rooters’ Club 4 : Oration 1 : E netted by Wednesday.” Ruth ADIANT IKE ARING O. T. H. S. 1. 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2. 3. 4 : Rooters’ Club 3, 4 ; Declamation 1 ; Stunt Show 2. ZORA EALOUS UICK UAINT O. T. H. S. 1. 2, 3. 4 : Society Editor for Acorn 4 : Home Economics Club 2. 4 : Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 3. 4 ; Orchestra 1. 2, 3: “Engrajced by Wednesday”: Rooters’ Club 3 ; Oration 1 ; Declamation 1. Page Seventeen T H E A CORN 1 9 2 5 UTH ESERVED WAIM ERENE C). T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4 : Pioneer : Girls’ Athletic Ass'n 2, 3. 4 : Girls’ Basketball Team 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Home Economics 2. 3. 4 : Declamation 1 ; Oration 1. 2. 3: Stunt Show 2; May Day 1, 3, 4. ELLIE ICENE Michael OBILE O. T. H. S. 1, 2. 3. 4 : Oak ; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 2. 3. 4 : Oration 2, 3 ; Declamation 3, 4: May Day 1. 3: Stunt Show; Rooters’ Club 3 ; Senior Chorus 4. AVID SPENDABLE JOHNSTON OVIAL O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Pioneer ; Agriculture Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2; Boys’ Athletic Ass’n 1, 2. 3. 4 ; Oration 1 ; “En� ra red by Wednesday.” Gertrude t alback RATEFUL JjlilLLIANT O. T. H. S. Athletic Ass’n ball 1. 2. 3. Declamation 1 1. 2. 3, 4. 1. 2, 3, 4 : Oak ; Girls’ 1. 2, 3, 4 : Girls’ Basket-4 ; Home Economics 2 : ; Oration 1 ; May Day Page Eighteen 1 9 2 i T H E A C O R N Garnett teeters AY JL LEASANT O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3. 4 : Pioneer; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2, 3, 4 : Home Economics Club 2: May Day 1, 2, 3. 4: Oration 1. 2, 3; Declamation 1: Girls’ Basketball 1, 2, 4; Stunt Show 2; Senior Chorus. ARRY APPY WILLIAMS JFTTY O. T. H. S. 1. 2, 3, 4: Pioneer; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 4 : Boys’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2. 3. 4; Sec. Trea.s. 4: Football 3, 4 ; Basketball 4 : Baseball 1 ; Agriculture Club 4 ; Business Manager, Oak-wood Agriculturalist ; Oration 2 : Declamation 1, 2 ; “Windmills of Holland” : Musicale 4 ; “Aunt Sophronia at College : Rooters' Club 3; Tempest and Sunshine. Lorine tenkins OYAL cl OLLY O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4 : Oak Pres. 4 : Basketball 1, 2 : Declamation 1. 2, 3, 4 : Oration 2, 3. 4 : Home Economics Club 2, 3 ; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 3. 4 : Sec. Treas. 4 ; Pres. Class 3 ; Art Editor of Acorn ; Rooters’ Club 3 : Engaged by Wednesday” ; “In Old Louisiana ; Glee Club 3; May Pole 1, 2. 3: Tempest and Sunshine.” Mildred AGNETIC SULLIVAN TUDIOUS O. T. H. S. 1. 2. 3. 4: Oak: Girls’ Glee Club 2. 3. 4 : Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2, 3. 4 : Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Home Economics Club 2, 3. 4 ; Rooters’ Club 3 : Declamation 1. 2 : Oration 2. 3. 1 ; In Old Louisiana” ; Engaged by Wednesday ; Girls’ Glee Club Concert 4. Page Nineteen T H E A C () R N 19 2 6 tnriKirr:. MAENETTE pEBMANN ARVELOUS XA ESONANT O. T. H. S. 1. 2, 3, 4 ; Sec. of Junior Cla s; Pioneer; Declamation 1 ; I. S. Scx.ette 3: Program Com. 4 : Girls’ Gee Club 1. 2. 8, t: Vice-Pres. 3; “Windmills of Holland” ; In Old Louisiana” : Concert 4 : Rooters Club 3, 4 : Sec. Treas. 3 : Vice-Pres. 4 ; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 2, 4 ; “Engaged by Wednesday” : “Aunt Sophronia at College” ; Tempest and Sunshine. Edith ttiox LOCUTIONIST X ASCINATING O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3. 4 : Oak : Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1, 2 : Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4 ; Sac. 3 : Girls’ Basketball 3, 4 ; Orchestra 1, 2. 4 : Class Sec. 2 : Home Economics 2 : Declamation 1 : Oration 1 ; “Windmills of Holland” ; “Engaged by Wednesday” : “Aunt Sophronia at College.” ARDITH TTlOX DORABLE Ji A1QN3IH O. T. H. S. 1, 2. 3, 4: Pioneer; Sec. t- Treas. 1 : Glee ICub 1. 2. 3. 4 : Orchestra 1, 2, 4 : Basketball 4 : Oration 1 : Declamation 1 : Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1. 2, 3; Home Economics Club 1. 2; “Windmills of Holland” : Stunt Show 2. Nora xjowell EAT JL LEASING O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Pioneer; Girls’ A'h’etic Ass’n 1. 2. 3. 4 : Home Economics Club 2. 4 ; “Engaged by Wednesday” ; Rooters’ Club 4 : Debate 3, 4 ; Oration 1 : Stunt Show 2. Page Twenty 19 2 6 TH E A COHN rcTsrocrramr: mTWfMWWumia ,niLuuumiiiii'i , rr- S) PAULINE llf’cC LURE EACEFUL IrJL YTHICAL O. T. H. S. 1. 2, 3, 4; Pioneer; May Day 1, 2. 3. 4 : Girls’ Glee Club 1 ; Declamation 1 : Oration 1, 2, 3. ELM A AND1D O. T. H. S. 1, 2, 3. 4 ; Oak ; Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1, 2, 3. 4 ; Girls Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4 ; Home Economics Club 1 2, 3, 4 : Declamation 2 ; Oration 1 : May Day 1, 2. 3. SWAIM PJUGHTLY C X3 26 —P; Page Twenty-one T H E A C O R N 1 i) 2 (i Page Twenty-two Senior Class History IN the fall of 1922, seventy-one bright eyed, eager students entered the Freshman class of Oakwood Township High School. The Freshman class comprised one-half of the entire student body. Needless to say we were extremely proud of ourselves, although very bashful. After we had registered and were somewhat acquainted with High School life, we finally mustered up courage enough to hold a class meeting. We elected the usual class officers and chose as our class flower, “Tea Rose,” class colors “Old rose and silver,” and for our motto, “With the ropes of the past we shall ring the bells of the future.” After this we were not quite so backward and considered ourselves an important factor in the student body. The next fall when we entered as Sophomores our number was decreased to fifty-three, but still we claimed the honor of being the largest class in the school. This year we became prominent in athletics. We had ten men on the football squad, with five of them receiving letters and one being chosen captain-elect for the following year. We had seven members playing basketball. We also furnished several for the cast of the operetta, “Windmills of Holland.” In the fall of 1924 we again entered O. T. H. S., but this time with the desirable title of upper classmen. we were now in our Junior year. Of course the big event of this year was the Junior-Senior banquet. We again furnished quite a number of men for athletics. Our first play, “Engaged by Wednesday,” was well presented under the supervision of Miss Dorothy Munns. At last we attained the last step in our school career—that of a Senior. This being our last year we all determined to show our ability as scholars. Although our number has dwindled to thirty we will be the largest class to have graduated from 0. T. H. S. and of this we are justly proud. Much of our time this year has been devoted to the Annual and the Senior play, “Tempest and Sunshine.” We are now looking forward to the Commencement exercises which will be the most important event of our high school career and we shall always associate many happy memories with our days spent at our Alma Mater. Page Twenty-three THE ACORN 19 2 6 Class Will WE, the Seniors of 1926, do hereby give as our last will and testament the following statements of our bequests, the same to go into effect the third day after our commencement. I, Kenneth Crawford, do will and bequeath to Oscar Blue my much admired and envied, beautiful tight marcel. I, Edgar Gutteridge, do will and bequeath to Halden Eubank my perfect baby-doll, drug-store complexion. I, David Johnston, do will and bequeath to Richard Freeman, my delicate manners, reservedness and timidity. I, Claud Myers, do will and bequeath to Burney Loeffler, my ability as an athlete to take part in physical activities of O. T. H. S. I, Clarence Oakwood, do will and bequeath to Dallas Gossar, my ability to carry on a conversation, at any time, on any occasion. I, Ralph Snyder, do will and bequeath to Luther Canaday, my constant teasing and tormenting of the pretty girls of this school. I, Kelly Trimmell, do will and bequeath to Harold Shroyer, my Chevrolet, in order that he may have a car to escort my sister. I, Harry Williams, do will and bequeath to Harold Mason, my nerve to raise my voice above a whisper. I, Gertrude Balbach, do will and bequeath to Geraldine Allen my seat in the row when she has attained this dignified position. I, Edna Bock, do will and bequeath to Opal Dalbey my gift of genius for making up poetry for annuals. I, Jessie Cauldwell, do will and bequeath to Ruth McClain, my much envied and talked about dimples. I, Ruth Duke, do will and bequeath to Gladys Foley, my unceasing giggles. I, Mary Fahey, do will and bequeath to Lavon Duke, my position as the negro, in the class play. I, Ardith Fox, do will and bequeath to Alice Dalbey, my long sought for position as first violinist in the orchestra. I, Edith Fox, do will and bequeath to Lucille Lark, my gentle, quiet ways and sweet disposition. Page Twenty-four 19 2 6 THE ACORN I, Lorine Jenkins, do will and bequeath to Mabel Dunn, my most graceful, sylph-like, slender figure. I, Lucille Liggett, do will and bequeath to Dorothy Peters, my patience and endurance in having long hair. I, Pauline McClure, do will and bequeath to Donald Ludwig, my spectacles. I, Nellie Michael, do will and bequeath to Sylvia Marion, my ability to never forget to get a lesson assignment. I, Mildred Oakwood, do will and bequeath to Clara Louise Moffitt my well cultured talent and position in the Glee Club. I, Garnett Peters, do will and bequeath to Delphin Lee, my rapidity in speed tests in typing. I, Wilma Snider, do will and bequeath to Margaret O’Hare, my beautiful, glossy, coal-black locks. I, Nora Powell, do will and bequeath to Dorothy Hill, my position as dancer in May Day programs. I, Zora Quick, do will and bequeath to Dorothy Williams, the high position whcih I have attained in pedagogy class. I, Maenette Rebmann, do will and bequeath to Nellie Jobe my process of growing long, thick, curling eyelashes. I, Pauline Rogers, do will and bequeath to Evelyn Dalbey, my position as joke editor of the Acorn. I, Mildred Sullivan, do will and bequeath to Wintress Douglas, my vast amount of erudition laborously gained at O. T. H. S. I, Ruth Swaim, do will and bequeath to Lena Reeves, my position as center of the Girls’ Basketball Class Team. I, Celma Swaim, do will and bequeath to Layton Liggett, the keys to the Library. I, Lavon Thompson, do will and bequeath to Anna Powell, my neatness I and good taste in selecting clothes. In witness whereof we do hereunto set our hand and seal to this the twenty-eighth day of May, nineteen hundred twenty-six. —Seniors of ’26. Witnesses: Miss Goodwin, Vinson Gritten ’27, Richard Freeman ’28, Evelyn Dalbey ’29. Page Twei.iy-five T H E A C () R N 19 2 6 Page Twenty-six 19 2 6 THE ACORN Senior Class Prophesy We sat before the campfire flames And in our memories saw these names Our prophecy, how strange doth seem Has spun itself into this scheme. What do you think the book of fate Has promised “Kenny” in years of late, On every dirty street we see Him sweeping for his daily fee. In yonder field a plowing there We find Edgar so bright and fair It seems but a few years ago We saw him in the Senior row. David so bashful in high school days Has suddenly changed his timid ways, And now we find him at U. of I. To make up for the days gone by. Claud, our athlete so big and strong Has left our class it seems not long, But in large cities far away As some professional he doth play. Up in the clouds we see him fly With those great wings a whizzin’ by, And as a carrier of U. S. mail, To little “Runt” we all must hail. Ralph so happy, so handsome, so gay. Through studious books in working his way And some day, an orator we’ll be able to hear The youth we remember from our Senior year. Kelly, we all know is a tall, thin wonder And as a high jumper we see him out yonder, But in his dear school days we all ought to know His athletic ability he never did show. Who is that out yonder, preaching so loud? It seems he is drawing a very large crowd; Now I recollect as his mouth he holds still. It is Harry, our minister who talks on the hill. Gertrude, a school m’arm has turned out to be Helping the kiddies so tiny and wee, But later in years this same girl we see A-doing her housework and happy is she. Page Twenty-seven THE ACORN 19 2 6 Way off in a cottage so cozy and sweet Two old maids you’ll be sure to meet— Jessie and Edna you all used to know When you saw them giggling in the Senior row. But now they’re interested in a career And you’ll surely guess it if you listen here, It’s not like that of high school days, But raising cats in fashioned ways. Who is that so happy, so glad and so free? I guess it’s Ruth Dukie, our old friend you see; She’s rocking a cradle and singing a song And this is her life the whole day long. Mary, -who took French in high school days, Has had it more cultivated in many ways; And now she is teaching in far off France, She’s teaching the Frenchies all how to dance. In yonder flame I see a bell And it is tolling o’er all the dell, For Ardith so happy has given away Her heart to Jean this bright May day. Edith, quite different from days of yore, Around Oakwood Township we see no more; But out in Washington near the coast She has a husband of whom she can boast. Pauline, always chucked full of jokes Has gone away from her dear folks, Spending her days at Eureka, a school, And when she returns all of us she’ll fool. Wilma with David each day passes by On their way to study at the U. of I. Another we witness in the distant background, And no other than Bill, is there to be found. Maenette, who in singing doth delight, Spends her hours differently at night; At Fithian on the polished dance hall floor We’ll see her stepping for evermore. Teaching is Zoi'a’s daily duty, But at night her sweet patooty Calls at an early hour to spend His joyful hours with a friend. Garnett still toiling through all the years Has grown quite smart so it appears; In an office thirteen stories high She keeps working up there in the sky. Page Twenty-eight l ;� 2 « THE ACORN Across the hall from Garnett working every hour We can see Norah putting forth her power; The song of her typewriter is very strong and clear And this is her daily duty throughout the year. In the lights of Broadway as a flame The letters appear and make a name Of a great musician we all know To see Mme. Oakwood the crowds all go. When all our high school days are o’er The face of Nellie we’ll see no more, But in a sick room far away A nurse she’ll be some future day. Near a little house on a farm not far away You can smell the fresh odor of new mown hay, And to the little kiddies running about You can hear the voice of Pauline shout. Lorine, a sailor’s sweetheart so dear, Has started for the ocean with never a fear, To spend her life on the bright blue sea Is probably her greatest ambition to be. The genius of studies in our old class Around them all in a few years did pass, As a literary student “Mid” did excel Above all others whom we know well. Celma as a librarian still Is working her way up knowledge hill; A duty we all know we must pursue To make better friends and always be true. Ruth, like many others, a married lady will turn And every time she cooks a meal her fingers she’ll burn But that doesn’t matter, that’s all in life For if he can stand to eat it she can stand the strife. LaVon, a happy housewife ’ll be When for “Bus” she makes the daily tea, And happy hours she’ll pass away, Her foot on a cradle to make it sway. Jessie Cauldwell Edna Bock Page Twenty-nine THE ACORN 19 2 6 Seniors Farewell Long have we cherished thee 0. T. H. S. Here were the times spent, happiest and best; Memories we’ll cherish all our life thru. Of thee and the good in this old world you do. Green as all Freshies are liable to be. May be more so when we came to thee; Then as our manners and ways grew better, We came to know and to love every letter. As Sophomores we were more seriously Studious, but still as if on a spree; As Juniors we spent our time studying ’tis true, Happy the year was the whole time through. Now we are Seniors and must say “Farewell,” How much we love thee we never can tell; May other lives pass here as happily As have the years we have spent here with thee. —Zora M. Quick, ’26. Page Thirty 19 2 6 T H E A C () R N Page Thirty-one THE A C ORN 19 2 6 Page Thirty-two 19 2 6 THE ACORN Junior Class History IT was only a short time ago that I was sitting in the assembly hall of the dear old O. T. H. S., deeply engrossed in the contents of the book I was reading, when I was startled by a persistent tapping on my shoulder. As in a dream I vaguely beheld a beautiful, smiling, little fairy. Her golden wings made a soft, mellow light around her. As she moved lightly away I instinctively followed her. Soon she was tripping lightly ahead of me over a well worn path in a woods. The fairy led me far into the depths of the forest and in a clearing I saw a school building which seemed very familiar to me. The doors opened and as I entered I saw new faces all about me. We were Freshmen entering school in 1923. Then the first class meeting—Frances Meade was chosen president, Miss Heyworth advisor. Class colors of blue and gold were selected, also our motto: “We build the ladder by which we climb.” We endured the first year, as all Freshmen do, and the next scene disclosed a fewer number of returning Sophomores. Vernon Stedman was the president, Ruth W'atson secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Iftner advisor. One of our members, Vinson Gritten, won a letter in track. Several of the boys were on the football team and some reported for basketball. The next picture was 27 Juniors, very mirthful for they were upper classmen. The officers for the year were elected as follows: Vinson Gritten...........................President Lester Sperry.......................Vice-President Opal Dalbey..............................Secretary Layton Liggett...........................Treasurer Harold Newtson.............................Advisor Some of our members distinguished themselves by being chosen as officers in the different organizations of the school. Frances Meade, president of the Girls’ Glee Club and Pioneer Literary Society; Ethel Illk, vice-president of the Home Economics Club and Charlotte Swaim, secretary-treasurer. Vernon Stedman was captain of the football team and was one of the boys chosen for the all-county football team. Layton Liggett was elected captain of next year’s football team. Vernon Stedman has also been elected captain of next year’s basketball team. Vinson Gritten is captain of the track team. Lester Sperry is editor of “The Oakwood Agriculturist.” Lester also went to Indianapolis last fall to take part in the livestock judging contest. The athletic editor of “The Oakwood Agriculturist” is Vernon Stedman. The picture was growing dim and at last it seemed shrouded by a mist. I eagerly awaited the next picture for I knew it would be a group of Seniors. But my anticipations were shattered—by the ringing of the old assembly bell, almost drowned by the clattering of feet, announcing that school was out. LaVon Duke Ethel Illk Page Thirty-three Junior Want Ads T H E A C O It N 1 it 2 (i Wanted—A “Runt” for light housekeeping. Signed: Opal Dalbev. Wanted—Some Feenamints to reduce. Signed: Ethel Illk. Wanted—A “Teddy” bear to hug. Signed: Francis Meade. W ANTED—A bright red head. Signed: Mabel Dunn. W anted—A chemical to make the basketball hit the basket. Signed : Lay-ton Liggett. WAnted—To trade lumber-jackets with Nora Powell. Signed: Harold Schroyer. Wtanted—A Ford roadster to stop on date nights. Signed: Charlotte Swaim. WAnted—A more convenient way to wash dishes. Signed: Opal Hume. WAnted—A love tonic. Signed : Jennie Hays. WAnted—No more brothers to contend with. Signed: Josephine Bridgman. Wanted—A new book satchel. Signed: Edith Douglas. Wanted—Some one to teach him how to see through jokes. Signed: Burney Loeffler. Wanted—A sweetheart as thin as he is fat. Signed: Vernon Stedman. WAnted—A burglar alarm to keep cats out. Signed: Vinson Gritton. Wanted—A permanent wave. Signed: LaVon Duke. Wanted—Some one to teach him to quit tattling to Jerky. Signed : Ralph Reeves. Wanted—A valet to comb his golden locks. Signed: Oscar Blur. Wanted—Help to gain back his former sweetheart. Signed: Lester Sperry. Wanted—All the toilette sets I can get to primp. Signed: Mildred Jack-son. Wanted—More books from which I can study Physics. Signed: Norlyn VanAllen. WANTED—Someone to trace his family history to learn his relationship with General Lee. Signed: Delphin Lee. Verily we say unto you that this is the truth, the whole truth and nothing else but the truth. Page Thirty-four Jessie Cauldwell and Edna Bock. Junior Play 1 ft 2 6 THE A CORX For their annual play this year the Juniors gave “Hold That Line, Jimmy,” which was another of Eugene Hafer’s highly successful dramatic comedies. Layton Liggett—Very ably took the part of Jimmy Graham, the bashful, unaggressive president of Crayton College, who was greatly affected by the terrible disease, the inferiority complex. Delphin Lee—Graham’s aggressive, most intimate friend who became an inferiority complex expert and truly befriended Graham, was splendidly portrayed by Delphin, who described himself in the play as “not exactly a shrinking Violet.” In the play he was known as Jerry Travis. Vernon Stedman—Of course no one but Vernon could take the part of Chubby Conners, captain of the football team. Burney Loeffler—Jasper Allen was the dignified president of the school board, and also the villian of the play. Opal Dalbey—Shirley Allen, the beautiful niece of Jasper Allen, who did much toward curing Graham of his inferiority complex, was well portrayed. Frances Meade—Marjie Winston, the most energetic girl in the college. Charlotte Swaim—Flossie, the laziest girl in the college. Mable Dunn—Arabella Washington, the cook for the college and an altogether important personage. The great success of the play was due largely to the hearty co-operation of the members of the cast and also of the entire Junior Class. The members of the class aided materially by selling tickets and advertising the play throughout the community. Pane Th irtjf-fi re T H E A C O H N 1 9 2 ti Page Thirty-nix 1 ) 2 H THE A C () R N f age Th irty-se ren 19 2 6 T II E A COR N Page Thirtff-eight 19 2 6 TH E ACORN Sophomore Class History DOTATION S-O-P-H-O-M-O-R-E, Oakwood Township High School. This is Miss Muriel Siegel announcing. I am introducing Dick Freeman, who was chosen loud speaker of this station. He will tell you our history.” “Ladies and Gentlemen: At this time I shall speak to you concern- ing the history of this station. “We were established in the fall of ’24 as the F-R-E-S-H-M-A-N Station, and what a green station we were. During that first year we were so frightened that we behaved very well. But toward the end of the term we became so well acquainted that we occasionally skipped a few periods. In spite of our greenness we were well represented in all of the activities of the school, for Freshmen. “This year we are much more sophisticated. We held a meeting early in the term and elected the following officers: Dick Freeman, loud speaker, (president) ; LaVerne Dalbey, assistant loud speaker, (vice-president) ; Clara Louise, Moffitt, (secretary and treasurer) and Miss Siegel, announcer (advisor). We have retained the motto, “Climbing”; colors, shell pink and moss green; and flower, sweet pea. “We are well represented in Athletics, having nine boys on the basketball squad. We also want to remind you that General Liggett, the manager. is a full fledged Sophomore. “Not only are we well represented in Athletics, but also in Music. We have five songbirds (?) in the Boys’ Glee Club, and five in the Girls’ Glee Club and four in the orchestra. “We have members in the Girls’ Athletic Association and the Home Economics Club, to say nothing of a cheer leader and thirty-two enthusiastic rooters. “We have also been socially active. We had the honor of initiating the Freshies. We invited the whole school to this party and thoroughly enjoyed adorning the Freshies with Green caps and bibs, and putting them through their paces. Later on, we held a steak fry and of course we had lots of fun there. “In case you should get us confused with the Seniors I will give you a little description of us. We are neither high nor mighty like the Seniors, nor giddy like the Juniors, nor foolish like the Freshmen. We are a nice, sensible, jolly group who could hardly be described with adjectives. “We will admit that it takes Seniors, Juniors and Freshmen to make a wheel but the Sophomores are the ones who made it go ’round. “I thank you!” Clara Louise Moffitt and Dorothy Hill. Page Thirty-nine THE A C () R X 1 9 2 6 LUC t-v 4 5 L a r K t e Mr. M 8 r© oi. Sophisticated Sopho n ov« t h y Mara a. Sylvia S in i U ft Steady Page Forty 19 2 6 THE A C O R N Page Forty-one T H E A C () R N 19 2 6 Page Fot ty-tivo 19 2 6 THE ACORN Freshmen Class History ON the bright sunny morning of September 2, 1925, thirty-two Freshmen were enrolled in the Oakwood Township High School. On that first day we Freshmen had high hopes of escaping the many troubles and worries that all Freshmen are doomed to have. But on the second day all our hopes came down to the ground with a crash. All the rooms looked alike to us. We would wander from one room to another until we came to the one that we thought was right and there we would stop. We rarely ever spent more than thirty-five minutes of a period in one class because it took us so long to find the right room. We Freshmen always felt humiliated and embarrassed when a Senior saw us wandering around because we always felt that they were saying “Another poor Freshman lost.” The only consolation we had was thinking that the Seniors had been Freshmen once and no doubt they had experienced the same things. It took us about a week to get settled down to studying. When at last the most of our trials and tribulations were over we had a class meeting and became organized. We elected Evelyn Dalbev, president; Howard Izard, vice-president; Gabe Long, secretary and treasurer and Miss Roberts, our class advisor. We chose violets for the class flower, purple and gold for class colors and “Striving to Succeed” for our motto. We were doing very well at school when the Sophomores frightened us by announcing that they were going to initiate us. WTe obeyed every command that the Sophomores gave us and became true members of the Oakwood Township High School without any serious injuries. We returned the party on the night before Hallowe’en. We Freshmen prided ourselves with the fact that we had five boys out for football, two of whom received letters; and four boys out for basketball. We have the honor of having four of our members in the Glee Club and one in the orchestra. Although we Freshmen were represented in these honors we were also represented in things not quite so honorable. If a person happened to be caught whispering or breaking any other rules the unfortunate individual was always found to be a Freshman. There has been four of the members of our class who have left us for various reasons. We hope that next year all of the present Freshmen will be members of the new Sophomore Class. —Wintress Douglas. I’tif f Forty-three PHE A C () R N 19 2 6 Page Forty’jour 19 2 6 T II E ACORN Page Forty-five 1' H E A C () K N 1 ! 2 B Pioneer Literary Society rpHE Pioneer Literary Society was organized in September, 1925. Many A new names were added to its membership enrollment at a meeting held in which the new officers were elected for the school year 1925-1926. The officers elected wrere: President........... Vice-President...... Secretary-Treasurer- Advisors............ Program Committee ..Frances Meade Pauline Rogers .. Lucille Lark I Miss Roberts i Mr. Smith IMaenette Rebman Edna Bock Claud Myers We have followed the same plan as was used last year and again it has proved very successful. —F. M., ’27. Page Forty-six 19 2 6 THE ACORN Oaks Literary Society THE members of the Oaks Literary Society met at the beginning of the school year—’25 and ’26, and elected the following officers: President..........................Lorine Jenkins Vice-President....................Kenneth Crawford Secretary...........................Wilma Snider Advisors...............Muriel Siegel, Florence Lyle Program Committee— Lavon Thompson, Mary Fahey, Barton Snyder Much talent and ability have been displayed by the members of this society. The co-operation shown by the advisors and students has helped to make this a memorable year to the passing Seniors and gives a firm base for the coming programs. —Lorine Jenkins, ’26. Page Forty-seven T H E A C O K N 1 ! 2 6 Boys Glee Club For the first time in three years a Boys’ Glee Club was organized and enthusiastically prompted by the boys of the school. Through the efforts of our directoress, and the interest of the boys themselves, the Glee Club has been unquestionably successful. Under the supervision of Miss Siegil the beys met and organized the Glee Club, the following officers being elected: A President_____ Vice-President Secretary_____ Treasurer_____ ___Claud Myers Vernon Stedman ___Lester Sperry — Layton Liggett quartette was formed and was as successful as the Glee Club as a whole. personnel of the quartette: First Tenor-----------------------------------------Vinson Gritten Second Tenor------------------------------------------------Edwin McBroom First Bass--------------------------------------------Claud Myers Second Bass------------------------------------------------Vernon Stedman The The Glee Club is going to Charleston to the Musical contest held there, and it and the quartette expect to be among the leading contestants. The boys have sung in several entertainments, among them the Musicale at the O. T. H. S., and they have entertained the assembly repeatedly. We heartily appreciate the work done by our directoress, Miss Siegel, and our pianist, Miss Oakwood. We think the keen interest and hearty approval of the community and student body sufficient recompense for our untiring efforts to give to the community the satisfaction of having a Boys’ Glee Club. May there always be such an organization in our school, receiving the honest approval of the community. C. V. M„ ’26. Page Forty-eight 1 !) 2 6 Girls Glee Club Early in September the girls who wished to belong to the Girls’ Glee Club met and appointed the following officers: President, Frances Meade, and Secretary and Treas- urer, Laverne Dalbey. We lost several of our Senior members of last year but to make up for this loss several freshmen girls entered. We feel that we have accomplished a great deal this year this being due to our practices each week. We have displayed our ability at several entertainments which were given at our school. Friday night, April 16, we attended the district contest which was held at Fair-mount. After winning this contest our joy knew no bounds. On the 25th of February came the greatest event of our school year. We with the help of the Boys’ Glee Club gave a musicale which proved to be very successful. This we have been told, was one of the best successes of our school. The program was as follows: Mighty Lak A Rose__________________________________________Orchestra Beautiful Blue Danube______________________________________Orchestra The Lilac Tree______________________________________Girls’ Glee Club The Tinker Song--------------------------------------Boys’ Glee Club The Swan___________________________M. Oakwood, L. Lark, R. McClain Accompanied by M. Siegel (Cello) Homing At Twilight____________________________________Girls’ Glee Club Solo________________________________________________Claud Myers Humorous Sketch_____________________________L. Lark, R. Freeman Out on the Sea__________________________________Boys’ Glee Club Humorous Selection----C. Myers, V. Stedman, V. Gritten, E. McBroom L’Ete The Morning Wind____________________________Mildred R. Oakwood In old Madrid__________________________________Girls’ Glee Club Carmena Ensemble C. L. M. M. R. O. Page Forty-nine T H E A C ) It X 1926 Orchestra The 1926 Orchestra cannot be forgotten in years to come, because of the great success which it has made. This is due partly of course, to the interest which every member seemed to have, but the reason for it all was that, on every Monday morning, a period was set aside for the orchestra to practise. Before this year our 0. T. H. S. orchestra was given no such privilege for practising. Our leader was ever ready, and on every Monday, Miss Siegel was waiting in the music room, with each music stand in its place and her baton in hand, ready to direct the orchestra, into which she put her heart and soul. She has developed the talent in each member until we say truthfully, that we are not ashamed to play at any time. The members of our orchestra are as follows: Conductor----------------------------------------------Miss Siegel Violins--------------------Miss Goodwin, Ardith Fox, Alice Dalbey Clarinet-----------------------------------------------.Edith Fox Saxophones----------------------Edwin McBroom, Richard Freeman Cornet--------------------------------Claud Myers, David Johnston Double Bass--------------------------------------------Olaf Quick Drums------------------------Clarence Oakwood, Mary Ellen Michael Piano----------------------------------------------Mildred Oakwood M. R. O., ’26 J' ! ■ Fifty 19 2 6 T H E A C O R N Rooters Club The Rooter’s Club met at the opening of this school year and elected the following officers: President___________________________________________Lucille Lark Vice-President____________________________________Maenette Rebman Secretary and Treasurer_____________________________LaVerne Dalbey Cheer-Leaders____________________________L. Lark and E. Gutteridge This is the second consecutive year for this organization and we sincerely hope that it will continue for many years. Our aim is to forward athletics and to develop a better school spirit. We have a total membership of 46 students, made up of boys and girls who are interested in our athletics. This also has brought about a feeling and spirit which has bettered our athletics. This year we decorated all cars going to games away from home. We also had complete charge of the decorations of our “Homecoming.” The “pep” that has been shown this year proves what the Rooters’ Club will do for this school. L. Lark, ’28. Page Fifty-one T H E A COR X 19 2 6 Home Economics Club The officers for the Home Economics Club were chosen late in September. They are as follows: President-------------------------------------------------Pauline Rogers Vice-President-----------------------------------------Ethel Illk Secretary and Treasurer--------------------------Charlotte Swaim Adviser------------------------------------------------------Miss Goodwin The first interesting event for the club was an informal tea which was given by the old members as a reception for the new members, faculty and new officers. The tea was given in the dining room which was charmingly decorated. In February, a farewell party was given in honor of Mildred Donovan, a very enthusiastic worker in the club, who moved from our community. A program of music and readings was given and ice-cream and wafers served. A Pre-Easter program was given in the latter part of March. Music was again a pleasing feature of the program and a talk was given by Miss Goodwin. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon very much. The aim of the club is to help others and this has been followed very successfully this year. A very fine donation of food and clothing was made by the members of the club and their friends, for those who were in need. The Home Economics Club is a club with a high aim and though it is a recent organization, great progress has been made since its beginning. P. R., ’26. Page Fifty-two 19 2 6 T H E A C O K N Agriculture Club Early in September the Agriculture Club held their first business meeting and selected the following officers for the coming year: President_____________________________________Kenneth Crawford Vice-President________________________________Clarence Oakwood Secretary-Treasurer___________________________Edgar Gutteridge Sarg. at Arms____________________________________Vernon Stedman The enrollment in the Agriculture classes has increased to thirty-six, due to the interest created by our instructor, Mr. Russell Smith and also by the new Farm Mechanics course which was added to the curriculum. Due to the co-operation of the Agriculture Club with Mr. Smith we were able to publish the Oakwood Agriculturist which ranks as the largest High School Agriculture paper in the state. Also the building of a Seed Corn tester which is the largest in the community and has proven very beneficial to the farmers in the township. The Pig Club which was formed about a year ago has now grown to be one of the largest in the United States, winning about $1500 in prize money, including the Ton Litter of Mr. Smith’s which won state championship. Due to these many activities of our Agriculture Club, Dr. Nolan of the University of Illinois chose the Oakwood Township High School as one of the High Schools where he could send Vocational Students for training in Practice Teaching of Agriculture, so we had Mr. McCoy for two weeks and he did very good work. It is the hope of the Agriculture Club to put out the Oakwood Agriculturist next fall and make the Club one of the best in the state. —K. C. E. G„ ’26. Page Fifty-three Society T H E A C () R X 1 U 2 6 Reception for New Teachers On September 17, 1925, we had our first social affair of the school year. The Board of Education entertained the people of the community at O. T. H. S. Talks were given by the teachers, plans for the year were outlined and a very good program was given. Refreshments were served and the school year started out in good order. Initiation Next came the much looked forward to, Freshman Party. It is always a much dreaded affair by the Freshies and so on September 24, 1925, a curious, fun loving bunch gathered together to initiate the Freshies into our much loved school order. Stunts and games which increased the embarrassment of the timid little Freshies were enjoyed and in due time they were fully initiated and became full-fledged members of our school. The Freshies were much relieved when the refreshments were served, for they knew the greater part of their initiation was over. Hallowe’en Party As is the custom the Freshmen gave a return party for the Sophomores; on October 30, 1925. Games and contests were the main diversions of the evening. Refreshments were served and the Freshmen were voted very good entertainers. Prehistoric Party As the result of a contest in selling magazines a per cent of the money which was taken in was given to the school. There were three sides which represented respectively three pre-historic monsters and every one worked hard to win. The blues won and were given a pre-historic party in their honor on November 14, 1925. Only a few attended. Senior-Junior Party A Christmas party was given by the Seniors in honor of the Juniors on December 19, 1925. A Christmas tree with presents for all, games and dancing were the main diversions of the evening. It was voted the most successful party of the year. Basketball Boys Given Banquet On March 26, 1926 the Cooking Class gave a banquet for the Basketball boys in honor of the splendid work they have done this season. The banquet was served at 6:30 in the dining room of O. T. H. S. which was beautifully decorated in purple and white. Miss Goodwin acted as toast-mistress. Speeches were given by Mr. Firebaugh and Mr. Taylor and the Page Fifty-four 19 2 6 THE ACORN boys elected Vernon Stedman as Captain for next year. The remainder of the time was devoted to a very delightful entertainment given by the cooking class. The main stunt consisted of a Modern (Charleston) Wedding, a very good comedy. The characters were: Minister......................................Lucille Conger Bride.....................................Mabel Dunn Groom....................................Lola Van way Then Lola Vanway and Lucille ended the program with a songalogue entitled “Show Me the Way To Go Home.” The boys departed feeling that the time had been spent profitably. Glee Club Party Given By Music Instructor Miss Siegel, music instructor, gave a party March 30, 1926, for the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs and the Orchestra at the home of Mrs. Anna Oakwood. The party was given to celebrate Miss Seigel’s birthday. Guessing games ( music and amateur stunts were enjoyed at the home. After quite a frolic at this home they were taken to Longstreth Son’s restaurant for refreshments of ice cream and birthday cake, dancing and some more fun. The Glee Clubs have enjoyed several such fetes during the year and those who were not in the Glee Clubs certainly have missed many good times. Junior-Senior Banquet The big society feature of the school year is yet to occur. The approximate date for it has been set as May 22, 1926. The main features of entertainment after the banquet are a “Musical Sketch” given by the Sophomores, a movie, and dancing. Toasts are usually given by the Faculty and members of different classes. The Seniors are looking forward to this event with great expectations as it will probably be their last social affair at O. T. H. S. Love a la Shakespeare Love is a “Comedy of Errors,” in which we get “Measure for Measure.” First there comes “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which lasts only to about “The Twelfth Night”; or “What You Will,” when “The Tempest’’ comes and it seems as though ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost.” But after “Much Ado About Nothing” you succeed in “Taming the Shrew” as it was only “A Lover’s Complaint,” and “All’s Well That Ends Well” for you have ‘The Winter’s Tale,” “As You Like It.” Page Fifty-fire T H E ACO i X 1 ) 2 li Mascot Page Fifty-six 19 2 6 T H E A C () K N jrt. )Py In)fa N= LITERARY Page Fifty-seven T H E A C O R X Recompense 1!I2( THERE wasn’t any doubt, but what Wade Condon was the most popular boy in High School. Upon the first meeting, you wouldn’t say he was handsome, but the student body declared him to be the most handsome fellow on the campus. This was due to his fine character, even though some failed to make this distinction. Wade was an athlete, he showed it in his actions, and sportsmanlike ways. The coach admired him as the finest fellow on his teams. His grades were excellent, which added to the admiration of the faculty. Wade was a shining example of all the things that can be desired in a young man. Naturally he was proud of his achievements, but not in a boastful way. Always he was thinking of things that would gain him further favor with his friends. His adoration didn’t end in the school, but we find fond mothers and fathers inducing their boys to be more like Wade Condon. Most probably a stranger would be hard to convince that such a fellow existed. It is true, that they are very scarce. But Wade Condon is a very real boy, with hosts of friends. Like all fellows, Wade had his particular friends and confidants. Forest Benson seems to be his most intimate chum. Ben, as he was called, wasn’t anything to look at, for he was far from handsome, but he was witty, and a real pal. Once a friend, always a friend, was Ben, and Wade appreciated him as such. School was just out, Wade was at his locker getting the books he intended to take home. Going down the corridor he met a gang of the fellows. “Hi boys.” “Lop,” answered two or three of the party. “Going home now, Ben?” “Yeah, I guess so.” The two boys then left the building. “Say, what’s the matter with that bunch?” asked Wade. “Aw, they’re sore, cause a bunch of guys from Finly got dates with their girls tonight. There’s a big party on over at Finly, and of course the girls wanted to go.” “That Finly bunch makes me tired, but it’s the girls’ fault. If they hadn’t wanted to go those fellows wouldn’t know anything about it. They should drop the girls for a while then everything would be alright. What was Fred talking about?” “Oh, he wanted the gang to get together and run the Finly bunch outa town.” “That wouldn’t be any way to do. I hope they don’t do that. But say, those girls are the limit. They surely would raise a row if our bunch went over to Finly, and got girls for the Athletic party, next Friday night, wouldn’t they?” “Yeah, but the boys wouldn’t do that. What you gonna do tonight Wade?” “I’ll be busy studying until about nine o’clock. Come over, and we’ll go up town and see how the fellows feel by that time.” “Alright, so-long.” Wade went home and did his nightly errands for his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Condon were certainly proud of Wade, but they never spoiled him by telling him so. They were always advising him on ways of improvement. Page Fifty-eigitt 1 9 2 (i THE ACORN Mrs. Condon had apple pie that night,—Wade’s favorite. He didn’t fail to mention the fact. “You look tired Mom. Want me to help you with the dishes?” “No, son, I haven’t many. Go on and do your studying.” “I haven’t much to do tonight.” “Well, alright you can help me if you want to.” She was secretly glad, because she was tired. At nine o’clock Wade closed his book and went to his room to comb his hair, and get ready to go up town. He knew Ben would be there soon, because Ben was prompt. “The door opened, “Hello everybody! Wade thru studying?” “Howdy Ben,” said the Condon’s, “yes he just went to his room a minute ago.” “Prompt as usual,” said Wade entering the room. “Sure, are you ready?” “Yeah, can’t be out late. Strict orders from the ‘Gov’nor’.” On the way up town, the two chums talked about common place things and about their school work. They looked in at Wards, but didn’t see any of the fellows, so they sauntered on down the street, to Spikes where they usually loafed. They looked in but didn’t see any of the boys. “Let’s go in, maybe some one has seen them.” “Good evenin’ boys.” “Lo. Spike, seen anything of the gang?” “Yes, they were in here about an hour ago. I heard Cad Martin ask them down to his house.” “Alright, thanks Spike.” They went outside again. They walked down the street a little ways before either spoke. “Say Wade, what’s up any way?” “I don’t know Ben. Looks funny, doesn’t it? Those fellows haven’t any business down at Martins. Cad doesn’t belong to our gang; and the Martins went to Chicago Thursday. Doesn’t look good to me.” “Me either.” When they neared the Martin home, they saw a light down in the basement and guessed the boys were down there playing pool. They rang the door bell, but no one answered, so they went in any way. They heard voices coming up from below. When they opened the basement door, they stopped. The boys looked at each other in amazement. A very pungent odor of alcohol filled the air. They hardly knew whether to go on or not, but Wade thought perhaps they should. “Hello fellosh, how’d sher find ush?” asked Fred who was the first to discover Wade and Ben. “Spike told us you were here,” answered Wade crisply. “Sha don sha wanna drink?” asked Cad holding a half filled bottle of “white mule” in his hand. Itsh good shtuff, ‘hie’ shome of dad’s shmake.” “No thanks, Cad,” said Wade. Ben stood over by the door and looked on, he had never seen such a disgusting sight before in his life. His chums, the fellows he had run around with all his life. Never before had he seen them in such a condition. Fred was sitting on the floor acting crazy, trying to mock a cat. Bill and Jack were lying on the pool table, and the rest were sprawling around on chairs and boxes. “Say Wade I gotta get home, are you ready to go?” asked Ben. “Yes, we had better go,” said Wade. “Any you fellows going home now?” “Now ish is a all night sh-party ‘hie’,” said Cad. “Shou’t be in a ’urry.” “Oh we’re not, but dad said to be in early,” said Ben. Page Fifty-nine THE ACOHN 19 2 6 The boys left the house immediately and inhaled the fresh air with appreciation. They walked on down the street, without saying a word. When they neared the Condon home, Wade put his hand on Ben’s shoulder. “Say Ben, let’s not mention this.” “That’s just what I was thinking, Wade.” “Well, good night, oP man.” “Night.” It was several days before Wade and Ben had a chance to talk. In the meantime Wade was a puzzle to his folks. He had lost that happy care free way of his, and they noticed something seemed to worry him, but Mr. Condon, being a very tactful father, didn’t question him. He knew Wade would tell him when the time came for them to know. It has been four days since the scene in Martins basement. Wade went to his room after bidding his parents goodnight. He sat on the edge of his bed for quite a while. Wade thought a great deal of his friends. He had never before been so hurt by anything they had done, until the other night. He knew he had a strong influence over them, perhaps more than any other boy of their acquaintance, and he too realized it was up to him to solve a problem which could stop those friends from committing again the thing they did at Martins. Slowly, a thought came to Wade’s mind. The solemn look vanished, and a smile came on his lips, and a new light shown in his eyes. He was so eager he could hardly sleep that night. The next day as soon as he arrived at school he looked for Ben. “Hello Ben, what you been doing?” “Oh, I been helping dad at the store every evening after school.” “Say Ben, could you ask the fellows out to your house tonight?” Ben wasn’t surprised. He knew Wade would have a plan of some kind one of these days. “Why, I guess so Wade, the folks are going to lodge so we will have the house to ourselves. I’ll see the gang. Maybe they can’t come, or something. I’ll let you know.” “That’s fine Ben, you’re the best friend a fellow could have.’ At noon Ben told Wade that the fellows were glad to get the invite, and they all agreed to come. “The gang had acted guilty ever since their so-called party and they hated to see the hurt look in Wade’s eyes. As soon as school was out, Wade hurried up town. He was late getting home that evening, but his mother didn’t question him. After supper he told his folks that Ben was giving a card party, and he wouldn’t be home until late. It was about nine o’clock when Wade knocked on the Benson’s front door. Fred opened the door. “Well, why in the dickens didn’t you come in, do you think you are a special guest? Would you like for me to take your hat and coat—sir?” “Shay old on there, I got shomething valuable in that sh-pocket,” said Wade, staggering a little, while he took a flask from his coat. Poor Fred couldn’t say a thing. Just then Ben come in the room. “What makes you so late, Wade?” “I ish had shome ’portant business to ’tend to,” said Wade flashing the flask around so Ben could see it. “Wade! What in the world do you mean?” asked Fred who had gained his speech. “Shay wats shu gotta shay, ish you shore ’cause I ain’t offered you shome?” asked Wade handing the flask toward him. Fred took the flask and poured its contents in a vase of flowers. Wade got sore about it but they calmed him down. The gang sure were worried. They couldn’t stand the thought of what other people would say. They finally decided something had better be done to sober Page Sixty 19 2 6 T H E A C () R N Wade. He acted so crazy, and said such foolish things that their patience were certainly tried. They decided to take him for a walk. Wade protested angrily, but they induced him to go. They walked for about an hour, and it was a very solemn bunch of young men who returned to the Benson home. When they were seated in the room, Wade got up and told the fellows that he had been pretending, that he hadn’t been drunk at all. They all realized the ridiculousness of a man’s actions under the influence of liquor. The boys knew that Wade was showing them up but they took it gentle-manic, and thanked him themselves. “Boys, since you can now see how much harm there is in ‘white mule,’ I suggest we take a pledge never to touch another drop in our lives.” “Fine, good idea,” they all agreed and they took the solemn pledge. At eleven-thirty the boys went home feeling much better than they had for days. Ben went part way with Wade. “Man! but that was the best thing in the world for them Wade, how’d you think of it?” “1 just thought of it last night, Ben. I do believe it worked alright.” “I’ll say, but gosh! I was scared, I kept wondering what your mother and dad would say, and all your friends when they found it out.” “Well Ben, they will never know.” “I must go back Wade, good night.” “Good night Ben.” Wade threw himself on the bed exhausted but happy. Years later Wade again thought of the night he put himself up as a target to save his boy friends. How glad he was to see them successful which was partly due to the pledge taken when boys, and faithfully kept. Their manliness was due recompense to Wade. —Lorine Jenkins, ’26. That Boy 6 nnHAT boy is the limit! I wouldn’t so much mind John’s coming next A week if it weren’t for that boy.” I heard this through the keyhole of the dining room door. I smiled for I knew what Aunt Mary was thinking about. How many times the summer before had Aunt Mary or Unde Paul found the chickens lying around in the yard with their head under one wing, unable to move! or the cow tied to the fence by her tail, and at another time the horse in the stable backwards and again cartoons drawn on the big. new automobile with red paint, or the pet white Persian cat in the soft coal bin, or numberless other things that set practical, duty-loving. old Aunt Mary nearly wild—partly from terror, partly of grief for Jim’s lost soul. I heard Uncle Paul chuckling and murmuring something about, “Boys will be boys—John—my brother—consequences—anyway.” As I entered Aunt Mary looked up and said something about my being late for breakfast and immediately hurried to put more pancakes in the griddle. Jim was my brother. We lived in the city and perhaps rudely overworked our visits to Uncle Paul’s during vacation. Jim, however, was especially noted for mischievousness. In fact, that was the reason he was not here now. He had played few tricks on the teachers and seldom had his lessons. At the last minute he had displayed an unusual tahnt for arguing, which no doubt the superintendent admired, but which did not Pay? Sixty-out' THE A CORN 19 2 6 put him through Latin and Algebra. So when I went to Uncle Paul’s, Jim stayed behind for some coaching, for father could not bear to have one of his sons “flunk.” From Maine to Mexico people called Jim “that boy.” He is into everything in spite of all warnings. I distinctly remember the first time we came to visit Uncle Paul’s by ourselves. We were ten and Aunt Mary was at the station to meet us. It was the first time we had ever ridden in a buggy and we looked on with some interest. I begged to drive and when we had crossed the last bridge Aunt Mary gave me the lines. When the team finally turned in at the gate the lines went back to Aunt Mary while she told me what a fine little driver I was. While Aunt Mary was unhitching I crept up to Jim, and pinching him whispered, “Now, see! She said I was a good driver.” “Aw,” rather sulkily, “I bet I could do better’n that and not half try. You’re jest ‘ladies boy,’ that’s all.” “No, I’m not. But you couldn’t have done so well if it had been your second or third time, even.” “Could too—I’ll show you.” He glanced around rather uneasily. “This very night, too—You’ll just see.” So the plot was conspired. The arrangements w'ere very simple. All we had to do was to lower ourselves from our window, desperado fashion, tearing strips of sheets for rope, as soon as everyone else was in bed. We were to sneak out to the barn, hitch up and leave with the buggy. Jim was to prove his skill in driving. The night was clear, an ideal night for driving. We were rather disappointed to learn that our bedroom was on the first floor so that we would have no picturesque exit, but since that was not the main feature, we were glad that our get-away was so simple. We hied ourselves to the barn as soon as possible. We had much difficulty in getting the harness on and getting hitched up. As soon as we presumed the harness was on straight, we had no difficulty in hitching up for the horses knew where to stand and waited patiently for the last buckle to be snapped (we were not so long hitching up for we did nothing but fasten the neck yoke and tugs). We got into the buggy and without a word from us the horses started. When we came to the road the horses started to town. I mentioned that we didn’t want to go to town for someone might recognize us and bring us home. Jim gave me a sarcastic look as if to say, “You mind your own business!” but instead he said “I am going to turn at the next corner.” When we came to the next corner Jim pulled on the lines as if to turn. One horse turned to the right, the other to the left and the tension caused the hames to slip off to their backs and slide about half way underneath them. The noise caused the horses to become frightened and they started to run. I closed my eyes tight, too afraid to move. I could feel bumps that I knew weren’t in the road and Jim was yelling as loud as he could. This only tended to make the horses go faster than ever. Jim had dropped the lines and when I opened my eyes he was sitting in the bottom of the buggy with a handful of straw' in each hand. I don’t remember how' we ever got back to Uncle Paul’s but I suppose the horses knew the way. The house was lighted and two or three lanterns were moving around in the barn and other buildings. Aunt Mary and Uncle Paul helped us out, while the neighbors tried to untangle the harness. Uncle Paul had seen the buggy leave and thinking it to be robbers, he called the neighbors to search the outbuildings. When he discovered that we w'ere not in the house he thought that we had heard them and they had either kidnapped us or left us gagged in some building. The next day Aunt Mary undertook to reprimand Jim and I. “Of course, boys, I shall tell your father of this,” she said, looking over her spectacles severely. “I do not feel that it is my place to punish 1‘af e Sixty-two 19 2 6 T H E A C O R N you, but—I would like to ask you if you have learned anything from this experience. My eyes were full of tears and merely nodded my head and gulped hard. But Jim stood it like a man. “Yes,” he said without batting an eye. “What was it?” she asked. “I think,” said Jim, “that I wasn’t made for a farmer. I don’t know enough about harness. The next time—I think I’ll take the automobile.” And Jim is still “that boy”! —LaVon Duke, ’27. Big Sister’s First Beau all the trials and tribulations a kid, my size especially, has to go vJ through I don’t know which is th’ worst, yer Ma bein’ ill or yer sis a havin’ a feller. Now last nite when I come home from school, th’ minute I reached th’ door I knowed somethin’ was up. Fer, right there in th’ door stood Sis in one of th’ rottenest dirty dresses a feller ever seen. In one hand she held a broom an’ in th’ other was a dust mop, an’ a bottle o’ furniture polish an’ a dust cloth.” The speaker was an exceedingly dirty little urchin, who looked as though he had never seen a big Sis, “who nagged at him to be neat like that darling little boy of Mrs. Jones” or a kind Ma “who made him wash his ears.” As he spoke he clenched his grimey fists and on his face was a look of mingled disgust and pride. For wasn’t he th’ only feller among th’ gang who had a big Sis with a beau? “Well she made me git I kin tell ye. But I willingly went aroun’ to th’ back door, and sneaked a piece o’ punkun pie then I made my way bashfully to th’ parlor. Well I got one good look in there. Boy it was cleaner ’n ever’thing. Gee—the pianner just shoned an’ there Sis was a shinin’ it again. She was actin’ th’ queerest—sorta in a transom—jist a starin’. Well it was too big a temptation for me so I up an’ hollered boo! She jist yelled an’ then maybe she didn’t scold me. “Haw! Haw! Haw!” It was a regular uproar. Th’ kids liked his story, well he liked telling it too. It made him feel good on th’ inside to know that he could make th’ ole gang glad, ’n sorry, and ’n glad agin. “Well I knowed by th’ way she was actin’ she was gonna have a feller so I went in an’ washed my neck an’ my ears an’ combed my hair an’ put on my best suit, then I set down t’ wait fer him to come, I knowed if I went in then I wouldn’t get scolded ’fore Him so I waited. Finally, I heard a lot of commoshun, and then I knowed He’d come so I went in. Well sis, she jist opened her eyes great ’n wide when she saw me and ’n looked over’t ma. But ma pertended not to see an’ give me one o’ these here ‘stale smiles’ an’ said, ‘Hello sonny,’ I courtesied an’ went over t’ where he was settin, an’ she figgeted this way an’ that way, but she couldn’t say anything, an’ I jist went on atalkin’. I told him all about sis an’ how I found her this evenin’ an’ when I got t’ that part where I hollered ‘boo’ she jumped up an’ yelled right at me, ‘Why John Henry Smith’ an’ went out t’ find Pa. “Well Pa came in an’ got me; but not before He had gone. He jist got up an’ stammered an’ said if she’d excuse him he’d go now an’ sis said, ‘Certainly’ an’ when he left maybe she didn’t bawl me out. Gee—But any how as I told Pa, I sure helped him a lot an’ Pa said evidently I wouldn’t need to do that job over agin and th’ next morning he give me that ball bat, that I’ve been wantin’. —LaVerne Dalbey, ‘28. Page Sixty-three T H E A C O K N 1 !) 2 fi Splitting the Difference LITTLE Willie was very aggravating at times (as most little boys are), especially when his big sister Jane had company. He was very fond of hanging around the parlor until his sister’s company would give him a quarter to get rid of him. Then he would joyously skip up town and buy whatever he happened to be wanting most at that time. On one particularly hot day when Willie was returning to school after luncheon he saw another little boy eating an ice cream cone. This made Willie’s mouth water very much. Then he conceived a plan by which he thought he would be able to get an ice cream cone. He knew that his mother would not let him have the money with which to buy one because the last time he had had one he dropped the ice cream on his mother’s new rug. She told him right then that she would not let him have the money with which to buy another one for a month. He was afraid to go to his father because he had promised Willie a new watch if he would not be running to him all the time for money. As for his sister,—well that was entirely out of the question. All the rest of the afternoon he kept wondering whether or not he would get his ice cream cone. That evening he hung around the parlor longer than usual. He wished his sister would hurry up and send him out of the room because that was when he always got his quarter. But his sister and Dick Romely, who happened to be there that night, smiled knowingly at each other for they had guessed Willie’s reason for being so tremendously interested in something in the parlor during the previous evenings since Willie had always detested sitting in the parlor, at any other time; yet the prospects of an ice cream cone made it bearable. But after a while, when the conversation began to lag between his sister and Mr. Romely, Willie thought he could bear it no longer so he got up and started towards the door. He darted an angry glance at Jane and Mr. Romely when he passed them. Just as he reached the door Jone’s beau told him that he didn’t happen to have any change that evening. Willie knew that this was not the truth and when he went out he slammed the door behind him as a good indication that he was angry. “I’ll get even with them the next time,” he said angrily. But when the next time came the same thing happened again. A few days later Willie saw Mr. Romely on the street. Walking up to him he said, “Say, have you got a quarter?” “No,” the young man answered. Willie held out a quarter to him and said, “Well here is one.” “But what is this for?” asked Mr. Romely. “I saw you kiss Sis the other night.” “But what has that got to do with this quarter?” “Well,” answered Willie, “Dad gave me fifty cents for telling him and I thought that it would be no more than fair to give you half of it.” —Wintress Douglas, ’29. Why I Dread Examinations WHEN our teacher announces that we’re going to have an examination, something inside of me turns a flip flop or a hand spring just like Harry Williams did at the basketball game. After that I have a sick feeling like I’d been hit at the pit of my stomach and had all of the wind knocked out of me. My neighbors seem to be in similar conditions. Then-faces resemble those of a person who is expecting something horrible to happen. Anticipation is a terrible thing to realize. For a review I write out every question I can think of concerning our previous lessons and learn them off by heart. I usually grab some- Poge Sixty-four 19 2 6 THE ACORN one by the ear and drag them off in the corner, and in this disrespectful manner we ask each other questions until we feel that we have fairly well covered our work. Why is it that students so dred tests? We shouldn’t be afraid because we should know our work well enough to make a passing grade. We worry for fear that we are not prepared. It seems as though we are only prepared for a shock. Maybe it is only anxiety as to whether we will pass or not. Confidence is a trait that is not possessed by most. If we were confident that we would pass we would not be frightened. When the bell rings to pass to the class in which we are to have the examination, the fun begins. Everyone enters this room of doom with fear and trembling. My heart beats so hard that I keep my mouth shut for fear it will jump out; I know my neighbors can hear it. But I console myself with the thought that maybe theirs are playing capers too. A few minutes after seating ourselves you are able to hear first one after another tuning in with their knees. Presently at the back of the room some one will be doing the Charleston to the tune of my knees. The fight is on. My wits are matched against these questions staring me in the face from the board. After forty-five minutes of such misery, it is over. As I pass from the room, with a long breath of relief, I feel my knowledge and worry roll from my shoulders like a burden. Honest and truly anticipation is worse than realization. —Jessie Cauldwell, ’26. Page Sixty-five T H E A C () R X 1 9 2 H TKr l.tt en td' A) m a r o r ;v i avi . n Bonr K Vooa|aTy-n a kf r s t-h? wl i I F v n n y- viv h«h Vr'h ai a y � V 3 t h i n k V ( hit7 -y V Hmi+Mirr m ma mas Jarh o prand 2x S Page Sixty-six Our School 1 !) 2« THE A C O K N Office This little room! which is so small Is situated, right off the hall, And to this room we all must go When our lessons ive do not know. Page Sixty-seven THE AC ORN 19 2 6 CHEMISTRY Johnny went to school one day But Johnny went no more; For what he thought was H.,0 Was H..SO.. - 4 ASSEMBLY Across the assembly one can hear The paper wads ’buzzin’ near. The chaw of gum and whispering loud. But of all of this we’re very proud. Page Sixty-eight 19 2 6 THE ACOKN SEWING ROOM A stitch in time saves nine, So all of them are taught so fine, And in the years that are to come Their sewing duties they will have done. AGRICULTURE ROOM Soils and crops are studied here, So they can farm from year to year, And “Shorty” who can speak so loud Always draws a good sized crowd. Page Sixty-nine THE A C ) R X 19 2 6 “LISH” GRIMES As time’s tarnished pendulum swings to and fro, Shortening our life on this world here below, Oft comes the thought of our friends who are gone And a yearning to see them ’ere life’s shades are drawn. The present will pass into sweet bye and bye, Then in memory we’ll visit this place, Oakwood High, The thoughts of playmates, and of friends that we knew, And life’s panorama will pass in review. But deep in this picture of sacred apall Will stand out a man who was friend to us all; And tho life’s fleeting fancies may pass many times We’ll always be hankering to see “Lish” Grimes. —B. E. T. r i! f Sereiity 1 ‘I 2 « THE ACORN Athletics Page Seventy-one THE A C () R N 19 2ft Page Seventy-two Football Review 19 2 6 THE ACORN THE 1925 football season opened with five letter-men back. This meant that practically a whole new’ team w’ould be organized. Coach Taylor started the season by holding long and strenuous practice sessions every evening and by September 18, he had w'hipped a fairly good team together. Our first game of the season was at Rossville in which everyone thought the Red and White would come with the long end of a 40-0 score. But by fighting from the first whistle to the last we defeated them, 13-6. It was only the second time Oakwood had ever defeated Rossville on their own field. September 25, we journeyed to Homer expecting to have an easy time, but due to our over-confidence and inability to get started they defeated us 20-0. This game w’as played without the services of Myers. October 2, Catlin came visiting and went home carrying the rinds of a 19-6 score. The game was hard fought but their inexperience cost them their game. October 8, St. Joseph brought their championship team over and planning on having a walk-away run up against the best team they played all year. A defense worked out especially for them w'orked to perfection but they were able to defeat us, 10-6. Myers featured by running 70 yards for touchdown. On October 17, we had the easiest time of the season when Ridgefarm came visiting. Ridgefarm was not in the Purple and White class as the 39-0 score indicates. As a result of the game Liggett, one of our halfbacks w’as injured and unable to play the rest of the season. This was the first time in History of this school that O. T. H. S. has defeated Ridgefarm. The next week, there being no game, was spent in trying to find a player capable of taking Liggett’s place. October 29, wre went visiting to Rantoul and there were defeated 13-7. In the early part of the second quarter Myers was injured and removed from the game, and later in the second quarter our captain was injured this making three regulars out of the game but the fighting spirit w’as with the Purple and held the Gold to one touchdown in the last half. November 7, Oakwood journeyed to Sidell and started with a different line-up and were able to hold them to a 9-0 score. In the second quarter after being penalized 60 yards, w'e were forced to give them a safety and in the last three minutes of play McDowell interrupted a pass and sprinted twenty yards across the goal line for a touchdown and then made the additional point just as the final whistle blew. In the last game of the season Oakw’ood defeated Mahomet 20-0 in a good game although Mahomet played with three ineligible players. Myers again starred in this game by running 85 yards for a touchdow’n. Page Seventy-three THE A C O RN 1 9 2 « Oakwood placed two men on every first all-star county and Little Eight Conference selections. Steadman was in every case chosen as guard and Myers in some cases quarterback and in others halfback. —V. S. Those who received letters were: Captain Steadman Captain-elect Liggett Claud Myers Harold Schroyer Kenneth Crawford Barton Snyder Ralph Snyder Perry Carpenter Lester Sperry Clarence Oakwood Vinson Gritten Henry Bridgman Wayne Strong Carl Bateman Michael Bateman V. Steadman l‘nye. Sert nty- four 1 i� 2 fi THE A C O KN A Friend T)ED” HUGHES, the dean of sports writers of Eastern Illinois and a tV member of the National Basketball Officials Association has been an exceedingly popular man at O. T. H. S. The high ideals he has helped to inculcate in the athletes of Vermilion County, and his ability as an official has won for him many warm friends and admirers. To Mr. Hughes, our sincere friend, we dedicate this page. 1‘ctge Seventy-five T HE A C O R N 19 2ft S c m in m a o e S qd m a a c a p t a i n. Od K v v ood Page Sevevty-six 19 2 6 THE ACORN THE EASTERN ILLINOIS LITTLE EIGHT HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE U'OR many years Oakwood has been competing for the most part with the other schools of Vermilion County in athletics. This scheme is all right in basketball and in all sports except football, but our material is not sufficient either in Quantity or quality to offer a good football game to other schools of the county such as Westville, Georgetown, and Hoopeston. On the other hand it was discovered that there were several schools in Champaign County and some others in Vermilion County, such as Sidell, Rossville, Catlin, and Ridgefarm who were up against the same problems as Oakwood. Therefore the idea of organizing a conference in which these schools should contest against each other for a trophy to be awarded annually was advanced and although it was not received enthusiastically at first, it did not take the smaller schools long to see that it offered a logical solution of their problems. Those who were actively engaged in the attempt to form the conference were firm in their belief that some or all of the following objectives could be attained: (1) Increased interest due to the trophy which would be awarded at the end of the season. (2) Larger attendance at the games which would follow directly after (1). (3) Football would be fostered as a sport among the small high schools as the boys would know that they would play only teams who year in and year out would be in their own class and not far above it. It was necessary to call three different meetings before the organization was finally completed, the first one being held at St. Joseph in December, 1924. Another meeting was held at Danville, at which a committee appointed by Temporary Chairman E. W. Mattoon at the earlier meeting drew up a tentative Constitution and By-Laws. This committee was composed of the following principals: Tozier, of Homer; Poland, of Rossville, and Firebaugh, of Oakwood. At a later meeting called at Danville, the Constitution and By-Laws proposed by the committee were accepted by the conference and the following officers were elected: President R. S. Firebaugh, Oakwood; Vice-President, L. V. Finley, Catlin; Secretary-Treasurer, E. W. Mattoon, St. Joseph. The only opposition to the idea wras the fact that some of the logical schools for the conference were at some distance from other prospective member schools and that condition would necessitate a few rather long trips for the schools in the outlying districts. However, this difficulty was eliminated by drawing up a resolution stating that each team must play every other team at least once every three years. In other words, each team plays every year with the schools close at hand and plays about one game with one of the more distant schools each year. Since the required number of conference games which a member must play in order to be considered for the championship is five, the situation is easily handled by the schools near the center of the territory playing six or seven conference games. For example, last year, Oakwood, being near the central part of the conference territory, contested against every other member, as did St. Joseph, while Rossville and Mahomet, being outlying schools, played only five games with conference members. The schools who were members were Oakwood, Catlin, Rossville, and Sidell, in Vermilion County, and Rantoul, Homer, St. Joseph, and Mahomet, in Champaign County. The first year of the conference started off with a bang with Oakwood defeating Rossville and St. Joseph downing Sidell in the opening games. As the season progressed, it became increasingly evident that the team which downed Coach F. B. Norton’s St. Joseph speedsters would either win the title or have defeated the champions. Starting with the Sidell victory, Coach Norton’s boys romped through everything on their schedule until they met Oakwood at which time they very nearly came a cropper. Everything pointed to an overwhelming victory for the visitors, but Coach Taylor’s boys showed more fight and determination than they exhibited in all their other games put together, and the result was that St. Joseph felt well satisfied when at the end of a gruelling struggle they were on top by the narrow margin of 10-6. Perhaps over confidence had as much to do with the result as any other factor, for after that game, St. Joseph played even better football than before, administering a sound spanking to homer 40-0, the very next week. As Homer had defeated Oakwood 21-0 only a few weeks earlier, and had spent long hours preparing to do the same to St. Joseph, it is evident that Coach Norton’s boys learned something from their Oakwood encounter. As the season drew to a close St. Joseph was the undisputed champion as they had played every other team in the conference and had emerged without a tie score or a defeat to mar their record. It is very doubtful if the conference sees such a powerful end running back as Hodge for many years to come. This man ran wild in practically every game and only Oakwood stopped him with any consistency, and even then it was he who got loose just once and ran thirty yards for a touchdown, the only one which was necessary to win. R. S. Firebaugh. Page Seventy-seven T H E A C () R N 19 2 6 Page Seventy-eight Basket Ball Review 1 9 2 fi T H E A C O R N XT THEN Coach Taylor made his first call for Basketball, prospects were ▼ � exceedingly gloomy only one letter man and two substitutes remained from last year’s team. So an entirely new team had to be fashioned from green material, most of which was Sophomore and Freshman “timber.” The task was a difficult one, but Coach Taylor began work with a will and installed within the squad that spirit which made his football team one of the best ever turned out by a coach at Oakwood. Our first game, with St. Joe High School, was a “thriller.” St. Joseph, a strong team, was defeated by a two point margin, (12-10), the winning basket being tossed by Captain Myers in the last thirty seconds of play. With the score tied, the interest of a capacity house was at a high tension. The team showed wonderful ability, considering how new the game was to some of its members. The second game was played with Westville, where the heavier and more experienced team defeated us, (22-10). We lost the next game to Catlin by only a one point margin (13-12). Many of the fans felt that the official was experiencing optical illusions. We won from Ridgefarm by a score of 17-39 in a scoring spree, the highest score ever attained on the Oakwood floor. The next game in which the beef and brawn of the Henning boys played an important part in giving them the heavy end of a 19-14 score. This game turned out to be a football game instead of basketball. We were defeated in our next two games—Fairmount. 20-12 and Ogden 9-20. We then went to the County Tournament, only to be defeated by Fair-mount 20-9. At Ridgefarm we again defeated that team in a slow game by a score of 21-17. In this game it was clearly showm the disadvantage of practicing with an old ball which was in a deplorable condition, and then playing with a good ball. We could not hit the loop, even though time after time, the ball was taken down the floor. Our next game was forfeited to us by Ogden, after a riotous fistic encounter. In the end we thought ourselves quite fortunate to escape with both games and no casualties. At the district tournament we defeated Georgetowm 15-13 only to be defeated afterwards by Hoopeston by a score of 24-10, who won second place in the tourney. At the invitational tournament at Sidell we were defeated by Westville, 20-7. This was another game where the disadvantage of poor equipment was demonstrated. Our next game with Fairmount that had because of the Ogden riot was held March 17. The score was 36-20 in our favor. This was a royal Page Seventy-nine T HE ACORN 19 2 6 Page Eighty 19 2 6 THE A C () R N BASKETBALL REVIEW—(Continued) battle and had we played during the whole season as we played then, the results would have been far different. The second team came through the season with 5 defeats and 4 victories. Much material will be left for next year, in fact all but Captain Myers will be back. With the advantage of a year’s training together the boys are looking hopefully toward the opening of the next season. The squad next year will not have Coach Taylor as its pilot, but his leaving is experienced with regret by all. Only the highest praise for Coach Taylor can be heard from all the boys of the squad. He has our sincerest respect, and we wish him a futui’e filled with success. —C. M. MEN WHO RECEIVED LETTERS Captain Myers Captain-elect V. Steadman W. Strong E. McBroom M. Bateman L. Canaday L. Sperry L. Liggett 1‘nge Eighty-one THE ACC) R N 1 9 2 « Training Room THIS year the athletes of O. T. H. S. have had the advantage of one of the best equipped training rooms in the state. In fact it proved so popular that injured athletes from other schools were brought here for treatment. This was Mr. Taylor’s hobby and his greatest pride. lJaf e Eighty-two 19 2 6 T H E A C () R N Girl’s Athletic Association THE Girls’ Athletic Association members met early in September for the election of officers for the year. They are as follows: President....................................Pauline Rogers Vice-President............................Edna Bock Secretary and Treasurer.......................Lorine Jenkins Advisor.........................................Miss Goodwin One of the first events of the year was a banquet for the football boys, which was held in the gym. “Red” Hughes and Mr. Arthur Hall of Danville were present and gave splendid speeches. Talks were given by members of the football team and the letter-men received their letters at this time. The new football captain was also chosen at this time. On Friday evening, April 2, the girls gave a party, for the members of the association and their friends. Games were played and refreshments of ice cream and wafers were served. This year a girls’ basketball tournament was held. The Sophomox-es won from the Freshmen by a close score. The Sophomores then played the Seniors and defeated them, proving themselves champions of the girls’ class teams since the Juniors had no team. More interest was shown in basketball this year than previously and it is hoped that in the coming year, the girls will become interested in other sports as well. The girls are looking forward to a more successful year than ever next year and the Senior members wish them the best of success and hope they will make the organization stronger than it has ever been before. —P. R.. ’26. Page Eighty-three T II E A CORN 1 9 2 K Boy’s Athletic Association SHORTLY after school began all the boys in school met and elected the following officers for the B. A. A.: President.............................Claud Myers Vice-President..................... Kenneth Crawford Secretary............................Layton Liggett Treasurer............................Harry Williams At this meeting new members were taken into the association and each member (old and new) was assessed twenty-five cents to meet the expense of purchasing a silver loving cup upon which is to be engraved each year, the name of the individual who is selected by the teachers and coach as the best all around athlete in school. He is graded on his ability as a scholar as well as upon his ability as an athlete. The name of the individual will be announced at the evening entertainment on May Day. The boys had charge of the sale of tickets and the advertising for the various contests, and they created much interest throughout the community. They were very efficient and thorough, and consequently we have a much larger sum in the treasury than has ever been there before. Materials for track and baseball has drawn from this sum, but notwithstanding these inroads a very comfortable sum remains to equip next year’s teams with good outfits. Page Eighty-four 1926 T H K A C () R N fLE YDffl SEPTEMBER We all came back to school again September second, to be imprisoned for nine long months. Mr. Newtson started the year off with a very good speech at our first pep meeting. Jimmie Gutteridge and Larky were chosen cheer leaders. Some of the Freshies sat in the assembly instead of going to class first two or three days. They were soon informed as to where their classes met. All the class and organizations met and elected officers. Scandal! Scandal! Miss McCoy started riding to school with a Taylor! Our first game of football was played with Rossville. Rah! Rah! Rah! we beat. You would have thought that some of the Freshies were Seniors, the way they started the year, studying. Mary and Pauline begin the year by entertaining every one in the back of the assembly. Seniors enjoyed the visit of the men from the engraving company, eighth period, the not long expected quiz was postponed in Civics. Wilma always enjoys a good nap in English every J Monday. Wonder why?? It seems that Dick Freeman will never retire from his babyish habits. He still amuses himself by shooting paper wads. OCTOBER Lucille Conger informed Mr. Taylor she could grow snakes from horse hairs. I guess he’s from Missouri. Miss Siegel informed Senior class they could not graduate on zeroes. Dallas Gossar learns to fall upstairs. Fall Festival, Oakwood beat Ridgefarm. Civics class visited court, some of the students enjoyed a very good show at the Fisher. Carl Bateman found that it was not profitable to put his books away before the bell rings. Miss Siegel missed the street car. Oh! Joy!—Oh! Gee! David Johnston brought her to school. Halden Eubank gave a very good demonstration of how muscular one’s jaws must be and look, when chewing gum. Pictures for annual arrive. Hot horrible. Freshman Party. Miss McCoy decided that her Civics class was certainly dumb. We all knew it without being told. Cold weather must have a bad effect on Mr. Newtson’s hair. Page Eighty-five THE ACOHN 19 2 6 NOVEMBER Street cars not running. How happy some people are. Miss McCoy told Kennie he would be smart if he only would study. Edna made a very spectacular run for the street car. Thanksgiving vacation. What will happen when: Lucille Liggett bobs her hair? Rennie’s love for Mildred Jackson dies? Ruth Duke gets angry? Pauline cannot appreciate a good joke? Harry Williams shuts his mouth? Wintress Douglas does not study? Marie Shelton fails to say something funny? DECEMBER Seniors began practicing for play. Ruth McClain and Edna were putting on an amateur Charleston dance, when Miss Goodwin arrived on scene of action. Miss Siegel thought it was a shame that Lewis Fellows and Dick Freeman did not know how to behave. Some of the Seniors enjoyed “peanuts” eighth period. Professor Nolan and one of his classes from U. of I. visited 0. T. H. S. Mr. Nolan gave a very interesting talk. Senior-Junior party. We, the Senior class wish to compliment Kennie and Runt on their ability to purchase Christmas gifts. Harry and Jessie appreciated theirs very much. Pioneer, Oak program given. Oaks win everything. Miss Kienzle visited school. JANUARY Barton Snider was reported to be getting quite absent-minded. He came to school one morning without his belt. Dr. Bronson from Hawaii gave an interesting and educational talk. He also displayed several different and pretty moving picture slides of the customs in Hawaii. Wilma says she’s all set for Honolulu. Harry expressed great regret that he could not talk as well as Mr. Bronson. Joe Sailor is certainly getting romantic. He was seen putting his arm around LaVerne Dalbey the other day. Some Freshie girls disqualified from eating in cafeteria. FEBRUARY Mr. Firebaugh very kindly informed Luther Canady that throwing napkins is not permissable in cafeteria. “Mug” Gritten gets stuck of Smiths. Mildred Dunivan had her knee thrown out of place while playing basketball. All the teachers made a mad dash for the car. Mary and Kennie have their seats moved in U. S. History Class. Fun’s all over. Ralph Snider entertains Typing Class by playing Yankee Doodle on typewriter. Mr. Newtson absent a whole week. Typing class have a vacation. Page Eighty-six 19 2 6 THE ACORN MARCH Harry Williams informed Senior English class, that Keats’ early death was a great disadvantage. Have try-outs for Senior play called, “Tempest and Sunshine.” G. A. A. have party. Every one had a good time. Seniors practice for their play to be given in April. Plans made for girls’ and boys’ basketball tournament. The coming April showers will bring out many of our school flowers. Bachelor buttons—David Johnston. Larkspur—Lucille Lark. Rose—Mildred Jackson. Hollyhock—Lewis Fellows. Goldenrod—Oscar Blue. Dandy-lions—Faculty. Sweet William—Wilma Snider. Jack in the Pulpit—Joe Sailor. Lily—Lucille Liggett. Cowslip—Henry Bridgman. Tulip—Nellie Jobe. APRIL Spring is here at last, the boys started playing horse-shoes. No one knows as well as Dick, what a mighty swat Smith has with his right arm. Rain ! Rain! Rain! and more Rain ! Easter vacation—we all enjoyed it very much. Seniors give play, every one liked it immensely. Juniors start practicing for their play, “Hold That Line Jimmie.” MAY This is the month of all months. Seniors, study! study! study! May 4th, Lorine becomes so dignified she even places a name card on assembly hall desk when leaving the room. Freshies and Juniors practicing for the May Day Exercises. Several students of the Senior Class are planning on coming back next year. May-Day program was a huge success. Interscholastic program. Junior-Senior Banquet. Senior Picnic. Baccalaureate. Commencement. Good-bye to old O. T. H. S. Page Eighty-seven THE ACORN 0 2 6 Page Eighty-eight 19 2 6 T H E A C O R N Page Eighty-nine T H E A C () R N 1 9 2 fi 1917 Merle Alexander—Bank Clerk Pauline Barco—Teacher Ruby Oakwood—Teacher Vera Woodin—Housewife Tom Wadeli—Teacher Russel Seymour—Architect Lola Youmans—Housewife 191S Frances Andrews—Housewife Liilie Burton—Teacher Forest Feeler—Clerk in furniture store Anna Fithian—Housewife Darrell Hanley — Newspaper reporter 1919 Jack Littell—Advertising Manager Alma Anderson—Housewife Floyd Nieman—Druggist Mary Pierce—Housewife Charles Endicott—Mine Clerk Grace Wilson—Housewife Hazel Alsip—No occupation Burton Dalbey—Employee of Burroughs Adding Machine Mable Logan—No occupation Bertha Pellum—Teacher Charles Hillman—Mine Clerk Lela Burton—Teacher Arizona Jones—Housewife 1 empa Snider—Housewife 1920 Ray Watson—Civil Engineer Winifred Green—Dietician Eugene Knight—Farmer Alice McDaniel—Housewife Orena Skinner—Housewife Francis Steel—Machinist Myrtle Williams—Housewife Della Wright—Housewife 1921 Vera Lark—Assistant cashier in Fithian bank John Pinegar—Miner Ercel Dalbey—Housewife Fern Alexander—Teacher Robert Fithian—Farmer Elsie Dalbey—Teacher Meredith Moorhouse Endicott— Housewife Wilbur Endicott — Timekeper at mines Martha Davidson—Teacher Oletha Johnston—Housewife Dorothy Williams—Deceased Carl Woodin—Clerk Freda Ivinkade—Clerk for I. T. S. Paris Trimmell—Clerk at Oil Station Mabel Dalbey—Office Clerk Virgil Bantz—Mail Clerk Lena Arnold—Housewife Mary Cromwell—Teacher Emodee Warner—Clerk at Meis Mildred Stultz—Housewife 1922 Harry Smith—Employee C. E. I. Shops Eula Quick—Teacher Oscar Michael—Student at Chicago University Bernice Redman—Stenographer at Partlow’s Zelrna Myers—Teacher Ethel Smith—Teacher Ralph Goodrich—Farmer Roberta Frazier—Clerk for 1. T. S. Esther Thomas—Housewife Harold Crawford—Miner Myrtle Alverson—Housewife Lavon O’Hare—Housewife Ford Bantz—Mechanic Sadie Lewis—Housewife Gladys Hanley—Housewife Verna Gutterridge—Teacher Maude Hughes—Housewife Charles Rebmann—Student of U. of I. Page Ninety 1 9 2 fi T H E A CORN 1923 Carl Johnson—Farmer Lucille Woodin—Assistant at Oak-wood bank Robert Andrews — Assistant at Palmer Nat’l Bank at Danville Marie Glover—Teacher Everette Nichols — Employee of Peoria Eastern railroad. Glen Francis—Farmer Gladys Sailor—Clerk Frances Knight—Teacher Forest McGowen—Teacher Richard Green—Student of U. of I. Juanita O’Toole—Teacher Cora Jane Peak—Housewife Harold Gustin—Student of U. of I. Curtis Hise—Mechanic Martha Johnston—No occupation 1924 Edith Parker—Teacher Urith Quick—Teacher Edna Michael—Student at Bush Conservatory Frances Oakwood—Teacher Mary Blackburn—Teacher Ross Cox—Mechanic Ethel Cromwell—Student at U. of I. Gerald Dalbey—Student of U. of I. George Dysert—Farmer Esther Endicott—Housewife Zoma Goff—Housewife Clara Mildred Green—Student at U. of I. Martin Green—Student at U. of I. Clara Ellen Hume—Clerk Thelma Lane—Teacher Lillian Lomax—No occupation Marcella Ludwig—No occupation Emil Meade—Clerk at Kresge Robert Michael—Teacher Glen Myers—Student at Tulsa University, Okla. Cleo Plotner—Baker Thomas Snyder—Clerk Ruth—Trimmell—No occupation Inga Udstuen—Nurse in training Genevieve Wilson—Housewife Eva Younians—Student of U. of I. 1925 Josephine Fourez Lernice Stewart Opal Dunavan Velma Carpenter—Housewife Velva Marion—Teacher Helen Fern Doris Fisher—Clerk at Cromwell’s store Elwin Andrews—Clerk at Hall Paper Co. Virginia Eubank—Clerk Norman Oakwood—Student at Ut-terback’s Paul Billingsley—Parts salesman at Dodge Bros. Theodore Palmer—Student of U. of I. Harmon Andrews—Battery maker Ilarland Oakwood—Student of U. of I. Genevieve Chaffee Helena Goodrich—Teacher Clettic Musson—Student of Brown Business College Mabel Frazier—Housewife Hazel Sadler Lowell Crawford—Student at Ut-terback’s Johanna Bateman—Nurse in training John K. Sailor—Clerk Sailor Service Station Page Ninety-one THE ACORN 19 2 6 Page Ninety-two 19 2 6 T H E A C O R N Page Nivety-three THE ACORN 19 2 6 A LONG TIME Virginia Lomax: “I haven’t been to a show since I seen Abraham Lincoln.” ---O.T.H.S--- A FOREIGNER IN OUR MIDST Miss McCoy (in civics class) : “Clarence, you’re a citizen aren’t you?” Clarence: “Not yet.” ---O.T.H.S.-- Light Wanted: We wish some one would please give Mildred Oak- wood some information concerning Indians. She thinks they live on plantations. ---O.T.H.S.-- Garnett Peters: “Have any of you girls seen “Her Sister From Paris?” Lorine Jenkins: “Whose sister?” ---O.T.H.S.-- Kenneth (to the photographer) : “Can you make a good picture of me?” Mr. Bowman: “We can do vou justice.” Kenneth: “Justice! Justice’ It’s not justice, it’s mercy I want.” ---O.T.H.S___ Clarence had been looking over the cards of greeting on the counter for some time when the sales-lady suggested, “Here’s a lovely sentiment, ‘To the Only Girl I Ever Loved’.” Clarence: “That’s fine, I’ll take five—no, six of them.” ---O.T.H.S___ Miss Siegel: “Tell about Queen Elizabeth, Mr. Gutteridge.” Mr. G.: “She reigned in England ’til her death.” ---O.T.H.S.-- The following conversation took place at the Cauldwell home between a visitor and Jessie, age, then, about seven. Jessie: “Do you like that cake, Mrs. Brown?” Mrs. Brown: “Yes, dear, very much.” Jessie: “That’s funny, ’cause mother said you haven’t any taste.” ---O.T.H.S.-- Mr. Firebaugh (in chemistry class) : “Is tanning hides a physical or chemical change?” Delphin Lee: “It’s according to what it’s on.” ---O.T.H.S.-- Miss Siegel, in pedagogy class, when explaining how to teach a child to make sounds, says to tell them to make a sissing sound like a snake. ---O.T.H.S.-- Mr. Sailor: “Is the Lincoln Hotel connected with the Lincoln Theatre ?” Kenneth Crawford: “Oh no! it’s way down the street.” ---O.T.H.S.-- Ruth McClain: “I want to read, ‘The Crisis’.” Jessie Caudwell: “I know where you can get it. We have it at home.” Celma Swaim: “We have it at home too, but not in book form.” ---O.T.H.S.-- “There isn’t as much money in the United States treasury as there is, is there?” asked Garnett Peters in Civics. Page Ninety-four 19 2 6 THE A C () K X Miss Siegel: “What causes spinal curvature and what is a cure?” C. Myers: “Innocent breathing. A cure is to quit breathing—” ---O.T.H.S.-- SOMETHING NEW Nora: “I bet I don’t shed a tear when school is out.” Gertrude: “Oh, I expect I’ll shed three or four.” Edna: “Gee, I’ll be so glad, I think I’ll sing an Indian war dance.” ---O.T H.S.-- Vinson Gritten, in an English theme, remarked that. “Sir Roger, like all good things came to an end.” ---O.T.H.S.-- Mildred Sullivan: “Why does breathing through the mouth cause snoring?” Zora Quick: “When you breath through the mouth, the air hits the tonsils and makes them rattle.” ---O.T.H.S___ Mr. Firebaugh: “Did you ever hear the tales of Baron M—” Harry Williams: “I didn’t know that bears had tails.” ---O.T.H.S.-- Garnett Peters: “Mr. Smith is going to broadcast from KYW in Chicago, the 25th.” Mid Sullivan: “Is he going up there?” ---O.T.H.S.-- TUNE: “ALFALFA HAY” By Mr. Smith Oh Durock pig Oh Durock pig You are the flower of my dreams Sweet Durock pig. ---O.T.H.S.-- Maenette Rebman: “These photographs of myself are not at all satisfactory and I refuse to accept them. Why, I look like a baboon.” Photographer: “Well, that is no fault of mine, Madame, you should have thought of that before you had them taken. ---O.T.H.S.-- Miss Siegel: “How is kiss used in this sentence, Mr. Mason?” Harold M.: “Er—as—a-a-conjunction.” ---O.T.H.S.-- Mike Bateman: “Why do so many women rest their chins on their hands when they are trying to think?” Punk Strong: “To hold their mouths shut so they won’t disturb themselves.” ---O.T.H.S.-- Miss Siegel (in pedagogy) : “Name five products of the ocean and tell where each is found.” Ruth Swaim : “Does that mean the country that they are found in?” ---O.T.H.S.-- Miss Siegel: “How do you form the plural of the noun ‘Miss Smith’?” Ardith Fox: “You change it to Mrs. don’t you?” Page Ninety-five THE A C ORN 1926 Lucille Lark: “Studying hard, Jenks?” Lorine Jenkins: “No, I’m studying civics.” ---O.T. H.S.- THE PUZZLER I daily through my brain revolve, A problem that I cannot solve; Will some one kindly tell me why The hens won’t lay when eggs are high? —Harry Williams. ---O.T.H.S.-- Several Geometry students were talking of a theorem, when Orth Frazier asked, “What is a theorem? A thousand calories?” ---O.T. H.S.- Mr. Taylor (in General Science Class) : “What disease is caused by the bite of a mad dog?” Marie Shelton: “Hot weather.” ---O.T. H.S.- Found on an examination paper in European History which belonged to Delphin Lee: “Matrimony is the ceremony man goes through to get him a woman. Baptism is a ceremony babies go through so they can go on to heaven.” ---O.T. H.S.- Miss Roberts (in Latin I) : “You have a zero, Lewis.” Lewis Fellows: “Where?” Miss Roberts: “In my book.” ---O.T. H.S.- “So you’re lost, little man? Why didn’t you hang onto your mother’s skirt?” Youngster: “Couldn’t reach it.” ---O.T. H.S.- When Eddie McBroom and Dick Freeman were too young to go to school, they were inseparable as friends. Eddie spent the afternoon with Dick accompanied by his cat. Eddie forgot to take his kitten home with him so late in the evening Dick started to return the cat. On the way to Eddie’s, the cat began to purr. This was a very unusual event for Dick and he began to hurry. When he reached Eddie’s home he exclaimed as quickly as he could: “Oh, Eddie, take your cat, it’s got the asthma!” Lives of football men remind us That we too can push and shove, And in parting leave behind us Footprints on another’s mug. —Lucille Lark. ---O.T. H.S.- Boy’s Composition on Ducks: “The Duck is a low underslung heavy-set bird, composed mostly of meat, bill and feathers. His head sets on one end and he sets on the other.” Page Ninety-six 19 2 6 THE ACORN HONORABLE MOTION l. h.5. P A. 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