Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1929 volume:

x Jtibris % D. MARIE SHELTON Editor-in-chief DALE MITCHEL GABE LONG Circulating Mgr. Bus. Mgr. VIRGINIA LOMAX Snapshot Editor GLADYS FOLEY Art Editor OLAF QUICK WINTRESS DOUGLAS Joke Editor Calendar Editor MISS McCOY Advisor Page Tzet 'Published r CLj SS OF 19 29 0 K Wood ow Sk' f A i jl ScWoo UhCiQ Illinois-' Dedication . . Because of his sincerity and because of his interest in us as Seniors, we, the Class of ’29, dedicate the “Acorn” to Mr. E. K. Congram. E. K. CONGRAM Page Five Foreword . . May you always -find between these covers the happy memories of O. T. H. S. Contents . . Administration Classes Organizations Athletics Calendar Advertising and Humor Still sits the school-house by the rood, A ragged beggar sleeping; Around it still the hickories grow, And ivy vines are creeping. Page Bight 'The druid-stones a brightened ring unfold; hid all the babbling brooks are liquid gold; Sunk to a curve, the day-star lessens still, Gives one bright glance, and drops behind the hill. Page Nine “IVc lay beneath a spreading Oak, Beside a mossy seat; And from the turf a fountain broke, And gurgled at our feet. Page Ten “Iiarth has not anything to show more fair! Dull would he be of soul who could pass by A sight so touching in its majesty.” Page Eleven She has a tear hi of ready wealth Our minds and hearts ta bless— Spontaneous wisdom breathed by health, . Truth breathed by cheerfulness. Page Twelve Administration THE ACORN Board of Education James Van Allen George Goodrich Secretary Paul H. Fithian O. W. Michael President Thomas Oak wood Eli H. Fox Lester Fellows Pain’ Thirteen THE ACORN E. K. CONGRAM, B.S. Principal I’urdue University He advises us as best he knows Which advices has never yet failed us, He helps us in our days of need Whatever the need may be. Pane F urtccn THE ACORN OPAL .1. LEAVITT, B.A. DePauw University English and French Cheerful and pleasant, day after day, Teaching us to live in the right tcoy, Never arrogant, alivays kind. Showing the marks of a brilliant mind. E. L. PIERCE University of Illinois Music All at once I heard soft strains A voice that gave me thrills and pains, And looking up before me stood My music teacher Mr. Pierce from old Oak-wood. H. A. VERTREES, B.S. Indiana State Normal University Science and Manual Training This is our bashful scientist and coach Always ready to help without a sigh, He and his pleasing ways and work Won fame and friendship from Oakwood High MAE McCOY, A.B. W estern College History and Mathematics A full, rich nature, free to trust Truthful and almost sternly fust Impulsive, earnest, prompt to act, And make her generous thought a fact. Page Fifteen THE ACORN P. E. ANDERSON, IJ.S.A. 'Purdue University Athletics and Agriculture The fellows call him Andy, The yiris call him Phil, And when they try to boss him They'll find he has a will. HAROLD NEWTSON Illinois State Normal Commerce • He has nothing to do with idleness, Sor with those who shirk; If one expects to pass with him. It is work, work, work.” CATHERINE M. CONNOR University of Illinois Mathematics and Science One who is eery wise, And sincere to the last She proves to be a friend Who will always remain fast. VERA L. GOODWIN, R.S. Illinois Wesleyan Home Hconumics and Science Miss Goodwin, our cheery teacher of Home He. Has made herself a place in all our hearts Her smile and happy face we all will miss When from our school she will depart. Paye Sixteen THE ACORN DALE MITCHEL, “Daley Cir. Mgr. Acorn; Sports Editor of Acorn; Pioneer, Sec. Treas. 4; Class Treas. 3, Pres. 4; News, Bus. Mgr. 4; “Adventures of Grandpa” 3; 4, S.A. 4; Booster’s Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. Treas. 4; Language Club 2, 3, 4; Ag. Club 1, 2; O.T.H.S. News, Bus. Mgr. 4; “Adventures of Grandpa;” Football 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3. Dale ain't nor don't portend to be Much posted on philosophy But sometimes when he’s all alone He thinks out idees of his oxen. .MISS MAE McCOY Senior Class Advisor Wc, the Senior Class extend our gratitude to Miss McCoy who through her untiring efforts has made possible the “Acorn.” Page Eighteen THE ACORN WINTRESS DOUGLAS, “Winnie” Calendar Editor of Acorn; Pioneer, Propram Committee 3, Vicc-Prcs. 4; Class Pres. 4; Science Club 3, 4. Sec. Trcas. 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 2, 4 ; Boosters’ Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Editor of O.T.H.S. News; Interscholastic Debate 2; Extemporaneous 3; Sophomore Stunt 2; “The Adventures of Grandpa” 3; “Cherry Blossom” 3; “Gypsy Rover” 4; May Fete 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3. Merrily, merrily does she laugh. For a very good chum is she, No matter hole hard fur her the task On the toff she will always be. GABE LONG, MARIE SHELTON, “Irish Editor-in-chief of Acorn; Oak; Home Ec. Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Pres. 3; Science Club 3, 4; Librarian 3, Vice-Prcs. 4; Language Club, 3, 4. Sec. Trcas. 3, Vice-Pres. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Boosters’ Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Interscholastic Debate Team 2; Oration 3; May Fete 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Stunt 2; “Adventures of Grandpa” 3. St. Patrick leas an Irishman And Marie is Irish too Her thoughts are bright, her heart is light Marie, lee think she’ll do. “Gabriel Business Mgr. of Acorn; Pioneer, Pres. 4; Class Sec. Trcas. 1. Pres. 2, Sec. 3, See. Treas. 4; B.G.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 3, 4; B.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Pres. 4; Science Club 3, 4. Pres. 3, 4; I ke Club 4, Pres. 4; Boosters’ Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ag. Club 1, 2; Orchestra 3, 4; Band 4; Boys’ Quartet 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4, Captain 4; Baseball 2. 3, 4; Track 2. 3, 4; “Miss Chcrryblossoin” 3; “The Gypsy Rover” 4 ; “Adventures of Grandpa” 3; “Stunt Show” 4; Interscholastic Debate Team 2. With the ambition and courage You seem to possess You can conquer all odds . hid win your success. Page Nineteen THE ACORN GLADYS FOLEY “Newtown” Art Kditor ot Acorn; Oak; Class Pres. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Language 2, 3, 4; ‘‘Adventures of Grandpa.” True love and friendship never die. Good deeds on earth are n’er forgot, It all is true—I know not why— But a thought of you is a happy thought. LET HA STULTZ “Lcthy” Pioneer; Home Ec. Club 1, 3, 4; Science Club 3; May Fete 1, 2. Thou who seeks a good time will find, That the world is a ball of gold And thou iwho has such a cheerful mind Will reap a reward, untold. CLAIRE MENDENHALL, “Dutchf Oak; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.G.C. 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1. 2, 3, 4. ’Tis the pearl that Gives worth to the shell, Y’ottr own value yourself Will never tell. THE ACORN DOROTHY PETERS “Don” Oak. This little lass so winsome ami shy You never see a tear in her eye But instead a very broad jrin Bor each one of her dear friends. DALLAS GOSSAR “Dempsey” Oak; B.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Football 1. 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4; Track 2, 3, 4; B.G.C. 3, 4; Boosters' Club 3, 4; Ag. Club 1, 3, 4. In seeds of laurel in the earth The blossom of your flame is blown, And somewhere, waiting for its birth, The shaft is in the stone. OLAF QUICK “Oley” lokc Editor of Acorn; Pioneer; B.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Track 2; “Adventures of Grandpa.” If deeds and actions Maketli the man, Just try and beat Olaf— See if you can. VIRGINIA LOMAX “Jinny” Snapshot Editor of Acorn; Pioneer, Prog. Com. 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; G.G.C. 3. 4; “The Adventures of Grandpa”; “Miss Cherry Blossom” 3; Stunt Show 4; “Gypsy Rover” 4. l-'irffinia is so sweet and yet so fair And as lovely as a rose is rare. But, her greatest feature Is her shiny auburn hair. Bane Twenty-One THE ACORN t rfc 'Pro, 3 rr S . QUffSt Co7 ?w ! £? r r • Vr ., L Err Off'S Wr f ) 'PEffcfff -ft La YE nfeir ■U - — ■ Cuckoo. St e£r P TE f _ ■ 9 a PpLE - , ■ 5 1 ' • ty LK BoYbLE - off Erf ffPPLE - ) O� o EGG v T2 i iw I . S CEClLlf) Oc WiLd Jptati 'ftoSES ” Pa 'je Twe n ty• 7'uy (Juniors Page Twenty-Three THE ACORN DOROTHY GUST IN As a student she is first rate—the Juniors have found her to be the same as president of their most illustrous class. MISS GOODWIN, Advisor Miss Goodwin has proved to he a very efficient Junior advisor, one who obtains success in all she undertakes. Pane Twenty-Four THE ACORN « Florence Esworthy Oak Hai. Longnecker Pioneer Grace Dalbey Pioneer Ralph 1 Iibler Clara Rouse Pioneer K !•: n n et 11 Mendenhall Lena Cauldvvell Pioneer Veatrice Clapp Pioneer Page Twenty-Five THE ACORN Elizabeth Vinson Oak Alice Albert Pioneer Mary Meade Pioneer Frances Thompson Pioneer Ethel Swaim Pioneer Ethel Dal bey Oak Cecile Van Allen. Pioneer Mary Johnson Pioneer I'nt c Twenty-Six THE ACORN Dorothy Gust in Oak Hilly McMorris Oak I Iarold Thompson Oak Esther Kiger Oak Elizabeth Leofeler Oak Arthur Overmeir Oak Shelby Plotner Pioneer Dorothy Adams Oak Payc Twenty-Seven THE ACORN Arthur Conen Oak Howard Izard Oak Edward Chaffee Oak Lowell, Johnson Oak Ray Trim m ell Pioneer Walter Thom pson Pioneer Everett Baker Pioneer Haven Oak wood Oak Page Twenty-Eight THE ACORN Janet Ross Hazel Miller Pioneer Oak Junior Class Play QUR Junior play for this year was entitled “OH-Kay!” It was a mystery play full of thrills—surprises and laughs, 'l'he innumerable threads of the plot are centered around the mysterious “ Black Terror.” Through the efforts of Kay, the girl detective, Arthur, Gramp with his flivver and Gram with her endless array of medicines, the Black Terror is caught. The members of the cast were: Kay Millis...................-.....Florence Esworthy Edith Whitman......................Frances Thompson Evelyn Whitman, her mother.......Elizabeth Vinson Arthur Whitman, her brother......Adolph Shortridge Captain George Whitman, her father....Howard Izard “Gram” Pembroke....................Esther Kiger “Gramp” Pembroke...................Shelby Plotner Alice Borden.......................Ethel Dalbey “The Black Terror”.................Hal Longenecker Jim Hayes..........................Harold Thompson Fred Alden.........................Everett Baker Page Twenty-Nine Underclassmen Page Thirty One THE ACORN TOP ROW lirown, Smoot, Hunt, l.iggett, Muvson, Kinney. Stuebe, Hendricks, Smith, Crawford, Ratcliff, Cromwell. SECOND ROW -Redenhaugh, Warner, Hunter. Woolley, K. Shelton, Zigler, Smith, Gutterridge, Hibler, Davis, Hume, Hailey. THIRD ROW -Condon, Vinson, Meade, Miss Connor, Spencer, Snider. Roberts, Xigler. FOURTH ROW—Duke, Cawthon, Trimmell, Voumans, Saulmon, Gritter). TKe SopKomore Class G ARLY in September when class meetings were the fashion we. the class of ’31, had our meeting. There were a few new faces in our ranks and a few old ones missing. The officers we elected for this year are: President..............................Paul Spencer Vice-President.........................Margaret Snider Secretary..............................Oscar Vinson Treasurer..............................Robert Meade Advisor................................Miss Connor The class contributed one stunt to the Annual “Stunt Show.” The entire class bought pins with the school initial and our year of graduation on them. Pflf c 'Ihirly Ttvo THE ACORN TOP ROW—Cunningham, Lang, Hart. Pritchard, Rash, Saunders, McClure, Long, Ingalsbe, Richter, Foley, Burton, Martin, Bridgman, McMorris. SECOND ROW—Richter, Anderson, McAlister, Dysert, Divan, Slade, Hobick, Chitwood, Johnson, Hendricks. Condon. Kelley, Cromwell. Henry, Langford, Canaday. THIRD ROW—Ross, II. Thompson, Redman, Miss Leavitt, Hill, Harden, Smith. Plotner. BOTTOM ROW—Van Buskirk, Swaim, Youmans, Cunningham, Green, Duke, Mason. The Freshman Class A :TER school had started in earnest, forty-six Freshmen met and elected ' the following officers: President..... Vice-President Secretary..... Treasurer..... Advisor....... .Esther Hill .Reed Redman .Marjorie Harden .Helen Thompson .Miss Leavitt Our class colors are green and white. We have taken part in the Stunt Show and the Operetta and did very well for Freshmen. One of our class, Harold Van Buskirk is Cheer Leader. We are well represented in the Orchestra and the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club. Next year we hope a better, fuller history can be written of this class and that every Freshman will return to be a Sophomore. Payc Thirty-Three Page Thirty-Pour THE ACORN TOP ROW Meade, Cawthon, Musson, MeMorris, Thompson, Mitchel. Plotner, Chaffee, Gritten, Brown, Rogers. SECOND ROW—Ross, Gustin, Kiger, Woolley. Adams, Hume. Davis, Loeffler, Gutterridge, Peters, Snider. BOTTOM ROW—Cauldwell, E. Dalbey, Douglas, Miss Connor. M. Shelton, Esworthy, Thompson. TKe Language Club HE French and Latin Students met the first of the year and organized a language club. Last year the club had the name of the Latin Club and only students taking Latin were allowed to become members, but this year the membership was extended to both Latin and French students. The following officers were elected at the first meeting: President...............................Wintress Douglas Vice-President...;......................Marie Shelton Secretary-Treasurer.....................Ethel Dalbey Advisor.................A...............Miss Connor The club tries to impress the v;ilue of foreign languages upon its members and also other students. In this way they try to enlarge the language classes. % P Thirty-Five THE ACORN ■ TOP ROW—Esworthy, Spencer, Vinson. BOTTOM ROW—E. Dalbey, H. Thompson, Mr. Anderson, Kiger. Oak Literary Society HE Oaks have the following officers this year: President.......... Vice-President...... Secretary-T reasurer .Harold Thompson Esther Kiger .Ethel Dalbey PROGRAM COM MITTF.E (Paul Spencer Florence Esworthy Elizabeth Vinson The first literary program was held in December. The Oaks received more points in winning this contest than the Pioneers. The societies will hold another program and then the Oaks will try to accomplish all they can in winning the banner. Pane Thirty-Six ( THE ACORN TOP ROW—Lomax, Thompson, Alberts. BOTTOM ROW—Mitchel, Douglas, Mr. Vcrtrccs, Long. The Pioneer Literary Society yj'Y the first meeting of the Pioneer Literary a great number of interested pupils responded. They were ready to start that race for the banner which they had been successful in winning the three previous years and many years before. 1 he meeting was called to order and the election of officers resulted in the following: President................................Gabe Long Vice-President...........................Wintress Douglas Secretary-Treasurer......................Dale Mitchel PROGRAM COMMITTEE (Virginia Lomax Frances Thompson Alice Alberts The first literary contest, our Thanksgiving Program resulted in the Oaks leading by a few points. There are other programs to be given before the year is over and the Pioneers have much determination to win them. Poyc Thirty-Seven THE ACORN TOP ROW—M. Smith, H. Thompson, Warner, Alberts, M. Shelton, McAlister, H. Ross, Harden, Hunter, Hill. Anderson, Richter, Plotner, Chitwood, Stultz. SECOND ROW—G. Dalbcy, J. Ross, Vinson, M. Johnson, Swaim. Glover, Peters, K. Johnson, Canaday, Mendenhall. THIRD ROW—Clapp, Kiger, 1 Thompson, Meade, Miss Goodwin, Snider, Esworthy, Van Allen. BOTTOM ROW—Bailey, Condon, Dysert, Langford, Hendricks, Cromwell. The Home Economics Club HE Home Economics Club met in September and the following officers were elected: President.................................Margaret Snider Vice-President............................Mary Meade Secretary.................................Florence Esworthy Treasurer.................................Frances Thompson Advisor...................................Miss Goodwin On October 4, we sent a representative, Margaret Snider, to Macomb, Illinois where the State Convention was held. The club pledged the Sophomores. At Halloween, we had a very, successful party, which was given at Janet and Helen Ross’ home. Our members gave a stunt, “La Petite Doll House” in the Annual Stunt Show and won first prize. Page Thirty-Eight THE ACORN TOP ROW—Cromwell, Saunders, Overmeir. Johnson, Stuebe, Gossar, Foley, Redman. Liggett. Ratcliff, Martin. SECOND ROW—Saulmon, Hunt, Hart, McClure, Spencer, Jngalsbe, Hendricks. Zigler, Richter, Hurton. THIRD ROW—Chaffee, Dour, Raker, Mr. Anderson, Vinson, Condon, Crawford, Smith. BOTTOM ROW—Cawthon, Meade, Smoot, Green, Voamans, Trimmell. Rogers. TKe Agriculture Club O0 HE Ag. Club met September 9 and organized for this year. The following officers being elected. President..............................Oscar Vinson Vice-President.........................Arthur Condon Secretary-Treasurer....................Everett Baker Advisor................................Mr. Anderson Eater in September we held a meeting to decide upon a date for the Annual Ag. party. The date was set, plans were made to have a real party. The night came, the party went over fine for the few that were present. Xo further activities have or will have been planned. Pckjc Thirty-Nine THE ACORN TOP ROW -Johnson. H. Thompson, Alberts, Kiger, Hiker, Es worthy BOTTOM ROW—Lomax, Douglas, Long, Mr. Yertrees, M. Shelton, Mitchel. 1 Ke Science Club HE members of the Science Club met in September to elect officers for this year which resulted as follows: President...................................Gabe Long Vice-President...............................Marie Shelton Secretary-Treasurer.........................Wintress Douglas Sgt. at Arms................................Dale Mitchel Librarian...................................Virginia Lomax Thinking of the great success of the Science Club last year the members planned for great things. An initiation party was given to the new members and much fun was enjoyed during the initiation which will be remembered many years by the new members. Page Forty ( THE ACORN MEM HERS—Smith, Peters, Dalbey, Glover, Ross. Johnson, Oakwood, Mitchel, Kinney. Long. Meade, Harden, McAlister, Alberts, Swaim, Gritten, Long. Hendricks, Conen, Vinson, Anderson, 'Varner, Rcden-haugh, Davis, Clayton, K. Johnson, Plotner. M. Johnson, Chaffee, Cawthon, Hendricks, Cromwell, Snider, Douglas, M. Shelton, Chitwood, Ross, Duke, Smith, Thompson, Hume, Esworthy, Green, Cunningham. Boosters’ Club Yea, Purple! Yea, White! Yea, Oakwood! Let’s fight! A MEETING was held soon after school started to organize a booster club. S - We made it a rule, that to be a member each had to buy an emblem of some description. An election of officers was held and Mr. Congram was chosen to be our advisor. The following officers were elected: President......................................Elizabeth Vinson Vice-President.................................Dale Mitchel Secretary-Treasurer............................Mary Meade Our club showed fairly good enthusiasm throughout the season. I'agc h'orty-Unc THE ACORN STANDING—Lomax, Burton, Hibler, Mason. Vinson, Meade, Quick. H. Thompson. Mr. Pierce, Long, Van Buskirk, Davis, Cunningham, F. Thompson, McMorris. Plotner, Chitwood, Gritten. SITTING—Green, Kinney, Cawthon, Iv. Dalhey, McAlister, Harden, Bridgman, Canaday. Hendricks, Rogers, Hunt, Spencer, Richter, Duke, Cromwell, Plotner, Vinson, Kiger. HTe Orchestra ROUGH the very efficient help of Mr. Pierce, the orchestra has become outstanding in the music advancement. There are now twenty-five pieces in the orchestra including four violins, five clarinets, three cornets, two baritones, one trombone, one melaphone, six saxophones, one bass viol, drums and piano. There has been much more interest shown this year than ever before and therefore, there has been much more advancement. The first engagement of ny orchestra of O.T.H.S. was at Armstrong this year when they gave their operetta. They returned the compliment when our operetta was put on. Catlin also entertained us with their orchestra one night of the operetta and the compliment was returned a few weeks later when they gave theirs. The orchestra was entered in the District Contest held at Rankin. ( F'nijc Forty-1 wo the acorn Top ROW—Alberts, Peters, Anderson. Long, Oak wood, Eswortby. BOTTOM ROW—Cromwell, Snider, Meade, F. Thompson, Hobick. The Like Club A FTER organizing other important clubs of the school some ot the musical —'G students decided to start a new organization called the 'Lke Club. A group of talented Uke players met and elected the following officers: President....................................Gabe Long Vice-President...............................Margaret Snider Secretary-Treasurer..........................Robert Meade Great things were planned to be done by this organization and before the year was over it appeared before the assembly with a group of popular song hits and was considered very good for beginners. Page Forty-Three THE ACORN TOP ROW—H. Thompson. Hunter, Douglas, E. Johnson, Swaim, Alberts, Warner, M. Smith, Snider, F. Thompson, Eswortliy, Davis, K. Dalhey, J. Ross, Lomax, Mendenhall, Zigler, Condon. SECOND ROW—M. Johnson, Niger, H. Ross, Gustin, Redenhaugh, Van Allen, Anderson, Hill, Richter, Rouse, Hobick, G. Dalbey. THIRD ROW—Chitwood, Dysert, R. Smith, Mr. Pierce, E. Shelton, Hendricks, Hibler. Plotner. BOTTOM ROW—Divan, McAlister, Harden, Kelley, Slade. Miller, Clapp. The Girls’ Glee Club 4 LL the girls who were interested in the Girls’ Glee Club met last fall and elected the following officers: President...................................Wintress Douglas Vice-President..............................Esther Kiger Secretary-Treasurer.........................Mary Johnson Instructor..................................Mr. Pierce The girls have taken part in several activities this year either as a body or in groups. They contributed their part to the Operetta, “Gypsy Rover,” given Feb. 2 ) and 27. We had better success with this operetta than ever before. Page Forty-Pour THE ACORN TOP ROW—MeMorris, Oakwood. Hihler, Plotner, Thomason, Kinney, Overmcir, Johnson, Ratcliff, Liggett, Baker, Condon. SECOND ROW—Meade, Duke, Bridgman, Spencer. McClure, Gossar, Izard, Hendricks. Crawford, Gritten. THIRD ROW—Smoot, H. Thompson, Long, Mr. Pierce. Brown, Rogers, Rash, Cunningham. BOTTOM ROW—Youmans, Van Buskirk, Cunningham. Trimmell. Duke, Youmans. ’s Glee Club CTyrUTH fine work done last year the Boys’ Glee Club was determined to do great things this year. They met the first week in school and elected the following officers: President.....................................Gabe Long Vice-President................................Howard Izard Secretary and Treasurer.......................Harold Thompson A little later when things began to be done instead of talked about the Boys’ Glee Club was along with them and they showed their value in the production of the minstrel tor the Stunt show. Also later on in the operetta which was considered one of the best productions ever given at O.T.H.S. the Boys’ Glee Club played an important part. The Boys’ Glee Club for the first time goes to the State Contest this year at Rankin. Page Forty-Five THE ACORN “The Gypsy Rover” HE following people supported the cast of the operetta “Gypsy Rover.” Meg—Mary Johnson Zara—Wintress Douglas Marto—Haven Oakwood Sinfo—Adolph Shortridge Rob—Gabe Long Lady Constance—Ethel Dalbey Lord Craven—Billy McMorris Sir Geo. Martendale—Loren Van Iluskirk Nina—Alice Alberts Capt. Jerome—Franklin Kinney Sir Toby Lyon—Calvin Ratcliff McCorkle—Arthur Condon The clever acting of all the characters made the operetta one of the most successful features of this year’s program. The costuming and the new stage added to the success of it. P {jc Forty-Six ( Athletics THE ACORN Daub Mitchei. H. Thompson Mr. Concram Gaise Long Boys’ A Kletic Association (7°HE Boys’ Athletic Association which includes practically every boy in the high school aroused much interest when the call for members was made the first few days of school. This organization takes care of the crowds and money side resulting from the basketball and football games. At the meeting the following officers were elected : President........... Vice-President...... Secretary-Treasurer. Football Mgr........ Basketball Mgr...... Advisor............. Gabe Long Harold Thompson Dale Mitchel Don Trimmell Howard Swaim Mr. Congram The crowds at the games have so far been very good and the money has paid expenses of the games and financed the athletics very nicely. The B.A.A. sponsors the Class Tournaments which was won by the Sophomore boys. Page Forty-Seven THE ACORN Miss Goodwin Douglas Gustin Meade Kic.er Girls’ Athletic Association HE following officers were elected at the beginning of the school year: President..................................Wintress Douglas Vice-President.............................Mary Meade Secretary..................................Esther Kiger Treasurer..................................Dorothy Gustin Advisor....................................Miss Goodwin The Girls’ Athletic Association has been one of the most active clubs of the school this year. Its members have tried to show their loyalty to the Football and Basketball boys by attending as many games as possible and by providing a way for everyone to attend the games who wished to. The first semester we gave an oyster stew and party in honor of the Football bovs. On Saturday evening, March 16, we gave a banquet, program, and dance in honor of both the Basketball boys and the Alumni. 'This is the first year that the school has ever given an Alumni banquet and dance. It was a success from every standpoint. Page Forty-Eight ( Page Forty-Nine THE ACORN DALLASGOSSAR was our football captain. We will never forget the “holes” he made on those terrific line plunges. The boys liked him because he was not proud and always worked well with his team mates. MR. ANDERSON is the athletic leader and is admired by all the boys on account of his developed physique. Mr. Anderson is a good football coach-—in fact he is so good that next year he is going to coach only football. Page Fifty ( THE ACORN TOP ROW—Rririgeman. Plotner, W. Thompson, Vinson, Crawford, R. Long, Mitchell, Musson, Cromwell. SECOND ROW—Mr. Vertrees, H. Thompson, G. Long, Stuehe, Cap. Gossar. Cap.-Elect Condon, Spencer, Raker, Mr. Anderson. BOTTOM ROW—Gritten, Brown, R. Duke, Mgr. Trimmell, C. Duke, Martin, Rash. E have no excuses or alibies for the lack of victories of the season but it is true that we had only three letter men and many of the players were inexperienced. Most of the players were Freshmen and Sophomores, some Juniors and three seniors. However it is not always the score that counts, it's the way you play the game. 1 am sure that the boys were lighting every minute till the last shot was fired. Xo complaints were made of “sportsmanship” and no one was heard “crying around and giving alibies because we lost a game but they just looked forward with a determination to win the next one. Many charges were made of players throughout the season and it was not until the last game that some of the players found their right positions. Many people have been heard to say that if there had been another game the boys would have brought in a victory. Coach Anderson and assistant Coach Vertrees, worked hard with the boys and built up some real material for the gridiron next year. At our annual banquet Coach Anderson awarded letters to eighteen men and Arthur Condon was elected captain of the 1929 squad. This year’s squad is losing only three regulars this year Gossar. Long, and Mitchel, and next year fifteen letter men will report for uniforms. Spring practice was conducted this year in preparation for a good start next fall. We hope and have great faith that next year shall see Coach Anderson’s men on top of the Little Eight Conference. e surely wish Captain Condon and his dashing followers a successful season. Page Fifty-One ¥ THE ACORN Page Fifty-Two THE ACORN September 29— HOMER 46-0 It was a cold rainy day and the fog hung low when Oakwood met Homer on a muddy field of battle. It was a hard battle and due to the slick ball several fumbles were made when the time came to punt. It was a happy victory for Homer, being their first in two years. October 6— SIDELL 46-0 Our second game found us battling on our own gridiron with the Sidell Eleven. They had a strong team and out-classed us with their wide end runs. Although they were getting beat, the boys never gave up until the last whistle blew. The Sidell boys took home the victory and the Anderson Eleven looked forward with hape for more success in their next game. October 13— ROSSVILLE 84-0 It was a cold Saturday that found the Oakwood Squad journeying to Ross-ville. Before the game the boys swore to fight the game from whistle to whistle, which they did. They had a very good team and soon out-classed us with their aerial work which covered great distances. The boys hated to see such a score but it seemed impossible to exterminate their successful playing. October 20— FAIRMOUNT 27-0 Here we met the weakest squad of the season. We held them to a good extent but fate seemed to be against us and we failed to carry the pigskin over the goal line. It was a good game and the team showed many improvements. October 27— ST. JOE 60-0 The score looks bad. but the boys really did some good work. The offense showed improvements. Captain Youmans of the St. Joe Gridders dived through behind our interference and stopped our end runs before the boys got started. Near the end of the game the fast opposing team nabbed our passes and in several cases made goals in one single run. November 3— GATLIN 46-6 This seemed a victory to the boys on account of the touchdown and the skillful playing of the last two quarters of the game. The coach took out the best players in the first half and the Catlin boys ran up a heavy score. In the last half, Anderson sent back his best men and the gridders out-played the visiting team. Condon will always be remembered for his expert tackling. The Oakwood gains were mostly made by line plunges, good interference being afforded by such back fielders as Captain Gossar. Long, playing full back, carried the ball half the distance of the field on four line plunges and at last carried it over the white line scoring the first and only touchdown of the season for the Purple and White. Page Pi ty-Th ree THE ACORN 'S'Pi 'BE Page Fifty-Four THE ACORN BACK FIELD—Captain Glossar, half hack; Arthur Condon (Captain-Elect), quarter back; Stucbe, full back K. Long, half back. LINE—H. Thompson, end; Vinson, tackle; Mitchell, guard; Plotner, center; V. Thompson, guard; G. Long, tackle; Baker, end. The Line-Up Regulars Martin Mitch el Cromwell Vinson Stuebe W. Thompson H. Thompson G. Long Musson Gossar (Captain) Condon (Captain Elect) Manager- Position SUBST Center Rash Guard Hart Guard Tackle Tackle End Baker End Crawford Full Back Quarter Back Spencer Halt Back R. Long Half Back Duke Don Trimmell Pane Fifty-Five THE ACORN basketball Page Fifty-Sewn THE ACORN CAPTAIN GABE LONG If there was ever a boy who wished to win every game he entered, it was Captain Gabe Long. He sure tilled his position this year and worked hard to lead his team mates to victory. He will never be forgotten and no one will ever be found to fill his place as well as he did. A MR. VERTREES was Mr. Anderson’s right hand man this year and the boys were his friends. He cooperated with the boys in both football and basketball and was always willing to help the boys with their troubles. Next year he will be our basketball coach. Payc Fifty-Eiyht THE ACORN TOP ROW—Kenny. Stuebe, Baker, Vinson, Rash. SECOND ROW—Martin, II. Thompson, R. Long, Hendricks, Hunt, Musson. THIRD ROW—Coach Anderson, Meade, Johnson, Sedgwick, Zigler. Smith, Spencer. BOTTOM ROW—Condon, McMorris, Capt.-Elcct. Thompson, Gossar, Capt. Long, Mitchel, Coach Vertrees. 0 °HIS has not been as successful a season as we have had in previous years, but perhaps we did not have as many experienced players as formerly. Some of the boys had trouble in finding suitable positions which caused disorder. However the boys showed good “sportsmanship” and worked hard for the points they made. Coaches, Anderson and Vertrees worked hard with the boys also, and have some players sprouting for next year. Coach Anderson awarded letters to six men and Thompson was chosen captain for the 1929-30 squad. As in football, only three men are leaving this year (Captain Long, Gossar, and Mitchel). Although they are good players, some one will be found to take their places. The boys are all looking forward to a prosperous season next year, so let’s all wish Coach Vertrees. Captain '1 hompson and his team mates “all the success and victories in the world!” LINE UP Points Regulars Position Substitutes (74) Captain Long Center Gossar (74) Thompson (Capt. Elect) Forward Izard Musson Forward Spencer (20-2nd S.) Knight Guard Liggett Smith Guard Mitchel Ianager—Howard S wa i m kwood Points- -210 Opposer's Points—404 Pane Fifty-Nine THE ACORN Paje Sixty THE ACORN 28 - FAIRMOUNT 30 OAKWOOD 11 RIDGEFARM 20 OAKWOOD 9 GATLIN 28 OAKWOOD 11 SI DELL 29 OAKWOOD 23 ST. JOE 12 OAKWOOD 14 MAHOMET 29 OAKWOOD 8 FAIRMOUNT 29 OAKWOOD 11 MAHOMET 29 OAKWOOD 8 GATLIN 35 OAKWOOD 9 RIDGEFARM 18 OAKWOOD 7 ST. JOE 22 OAKWOOD 15 - Basket Ball Summary - - 29 Oak wood opened the 1928-29 Basketball Season” away from home, opposing Goach Gassle’s I’reps (Fairmount), led by Cromwell and a sorrel topped youth. Deavers, Oak-wood weakened in the last and fancy Deavers played “loop the hoop”. The line-up was—Thompson and Spencer, forwards; Gossar, center; Capt. Long and Mitchel, guards. Oakwood next met the Ridgefarm Gagers on our own floor. Thompson scored 7 points out of the 9 for the locals. Now comes Gatlin (there) ! This is one game that should be remembered. The boys played good basketball the first half and better basketball the third quarter. Mitchel and Thompson guarded the short shots while the floor men covered the long ones, a tight defense was thus formed. Then—Capt. Long left the floor with four personals, and the Gatlin Netters got loose. Capt. Long led the scoring with 6 points. A close game was executed with Sidell (there), Oakwood leading at the half 12-16. Thompson and Capt. Long each scored 8 points the first half but the Sided boys strengthened and the Oakwood boys lost. St. Joe went home without their usual victory but it was a hard-fought game, the score having at no time more than 2 points difference. No one person made a high number of points but they ad played a good defensive game. It was a cold night when we went to Mahomet—the gym was cold and when it came to scoring, the boys were cold. Thompson scored 7 points of the 8. When Mahomet came over, they handed us the same score that was marked up in the former game. The “Lucky Gatlin Loopers” came over and gave us the little end of the score. They were sure “hot” and when the first team got tired making baskets, Newtson sent in his second team. Izard came out on top with 4 points. Don't forget that Catlin won three tourneys this year. During the journey to Ridgefarm the boys seemed to have forgotten ad the backetball they ever knew. When the whistle blew the boys did not respond with the usual pep. They couldn’t hit the basket—and, wed they just didn’t play basketball. However they made up for this game in the Sided Tourney. By a small margin we left the victory at St. Joe. The Oak-wood boys were unable to come up to their regular average. Thompson led the score with 10 points. Page Sixty-One THE ACORN When the Sidell Netters visited us, we welcomed them and SIDELL 26 when they left, their score exceeded our’s only by a few OAKWOOD 20 points. The boys played a good game and divided up the score, Thompson—7, Knight—6, Capt. Long—7 points. Tournaments jTX the County Tournament (Westville), we drew the “Green East Lynners,” East Lynn was a strong quint and had been doped to go through the tournament. For three periods the boys fought on even terms with their larger, more seasoned foes, but they awakened in the last quarter and the opposing netters piled up a score of 7-16. All of the Oakwood points were free throws, the held shots all missing the hoop. Howard Izard and Capt. Long performed the best for the Purple and White. In the Sidell tourney, again they met the County Champions and were crushed 12-27. Tt was a hard-fought game throughout. There is not much to say about the game—the boys were out-classed, that’s all. Next in this affair, we met the “Ridge-farmers.” This was a real exciting, honest-to-goodness game. The boys fought for a victory to the end. When the gun popped, there was a dispute about the score, but the official scorekeeper gave the score in the opposer’s favor as 24-25. Capt. Long led the scoring with 12 points, Thompson following close behind. We drew an extra good team in the District Tournament, Chrisman. The boys held them for about one half, then they slipped out and “got fancy.” The game ended with Oakwood trailing behind 11-27. Captain Long led the scoring with 7 points, this being his last game of his “High School Competitive Basketball Career.” Page Sixty- Two t THE ACORN Calendar School opened today. Our three new teachers were given a very critical inspection by the students and were, of course, voted satisfactory. (Our Pride) .First candy sale. What a stampede! ( Posin’) Freshmen were advised by Mr. Congram not to take any advise from the wily sophomores. (O. T. H. S. Infants) First hot day—and it was hot too—Seniors elected their class officers. (Why Gladys!) Mr. Pierce tried out the voices of the Freshmen and found them in very good order. (Our Music Teacher) Shorty Van Buskirk was the victim of Mildred Hunter’s wrath today. (Small Put Mighty) Wanted by Miss Conner: Something to make Cramer keep things out of his mouth. It’s just two of the senior class rings. Pai e Sixty-Three THE ACORN The Freshmen are feeling important— they have organized their class. (Just Another Bunch—Frcsliics) It is nothing for Freshmen to forget to go to class, but Seniors—well, Olaf forgot to go to Economics class. (Oleo) Seniors edited their first monthly paper today. (Weaknesses of Gabe ami Howard) Great calamity!! Seniors all agreed for once on their class rings. (Red Headed Gals) War has begun in earnest—the literary societies have been organized. (Just Beginning to Grow) Gabe Long enlightened Miss Leavitt by telling her that an optimist is one who fits glasses. (The Only Sheik O.T.H.S. Sforts) Mr. Newston thought that Mr. Vertrees had very bad manners when he tried to make a leaning post out of him. (Nuisance And Fir-Trees) ( Page Sixty-Four THE ACORN Seniors edited monthly paper. (Why Cy Goes to School) The assembly was entertained by the whistler, Mr. Nickel, today. Everyone is trying to learn how to whistle after he told us what a handsome bunch of whistlers we were. (Posing for Ruth) Everything looked dark and gloomy today—first six weeks exams. (Fithianitcs) 'Teachers’ conference in Champaign. That means no school. What a relic I to some of us! (Cherry Blossoms) Miss Leavitt has just discovered how ignorant her Senior English class is. (Why Harry!!!!) We need a Henry Clay in the junior class to propose compromises between Ethel Dal-bey and Arthur Conen. (Room for One More) It was terrible to come back to school today still tasting turkey. IJOfjc Sixty-1 it • THE ACORN Stunt show. A real Success. (M arq ) 'I'lie Seniors are all peaceful now and feel much better. Their rings have arrived. (Yea! Shorty) The Glee Clubs are starting on the operetta “Gypsy Rover.” It promises to be good. (Grin mu’) t Mr. Elias, a Chaldean and Russian Cossack in the World War, gave us a very interesting talk on his life and the relations of Russia to the World War. ( Freshies) No school today. S’ too cold. (A Rose Between Two Thorns) School doesn’t seem the same this week. Our comedian, Arthur Condon, hasn’t been here. t Page Sixty-Stx THE ACORN Mervin has developed a bad case of halu-cinations. He can’t tell the difference between his chair and the floor. (Sophies) It has been reported that a Chevrolet coach with Indiana license has been seen very frequently in front of Dr. Fithian’s home late at night. Now who could that be? (Hiram) Twenty students went to Champaign to a musical program given by the world famous Sousa’s Band at the University Auditorium. (Hal) First football game. Played Homer and were beaten 46-0. But a bad beginning makes a good ending. Let’s hope so anyway. (Upside Down—as Usual) Mr. Bowman made everyone miserable by taking pictures for the Annual. (Silly Pals) Virginia Lomax entertained the assembly at the third period today. Page Sixty-Seven THE ACORN We all had to come back to the gloomy reality that there is such a thing as school. (Verdant Fresh man) M iss McCoy told her Civics class that punishment for felonies in some states is either death or life imprisonment or both. (Senior Adviser) It dawned upon Marie Shelton by degrees today what was wrong when she sat on a tack in English class. (Birds of a Feather) The Seniors have something else to argue about now—an invitation saleslady was here to see them today. (Miss Leavitt) There were 11 people asleep in the assembly the 6th period. Wonder why? (Jinny) Virginia and Gabe are fussing again. We need a juvenile court. (Taking a Sun Bath?) Three very dignified seniors wrere called down for a Freshman trick—running in the hall. ( Gabriel) Gabe Long threatened today to put a tack in everybody’s chair in the Physics class and then he would be sure to get the one who put a tack in his chair. I Page Sixty-liight THE ACORN Two freshies were having a grand free for all fight today in the hall when Mr. Anderson appeared on the scene. (Brotherly and Sisterly Love) Apron and Overall day. Florence Es-worthy and Frances Thompson have decided to wear aprons next year when they are told to. We wonder why ? (Pals) We ended our basketball season last night at the District by getting beaten by Chris-man. ( lias! More Freshmen) Don Trimmell gets brighter every day. lie said today that his brother’s birthday came on Armistice Day, Feb. 14. (What’s This?) The Calendar isn’t the only thing that tells us spring is here. The assembly looks as though everyone had spring fever. (V eat rice at Home) Two representatives of the student council of Catlin High School visited school today. (Feeling Funny Eh!) Someone in school discovered that it is a pretty hard task to unlock a car when the keys are all inside of it. We wonder who it was? Our calendar editor is sometimes forgetful. Page Sixty-Nine THE ACORN (At it Again) We had another new student today— Leo Knight. VVe hope that he is as good a basketball star as has been reported. ( Helen) Seniors are working bard to get the Acorn to press. (More Sophies) Junior play has been given at last. What a relief! (That Crazy Bunch) Senior play will soon be launched. (The Dummy) Semester exams again. The last time this year. Thank heavens for small favors. (This is Gabe) Seniors gave their larewell looks to O.T. H.S. today. We have had lots of good times here. l Pdf c Seventy THE ACORN c% Tine Portrait is a true expression of a personality The Meal Vear Booh is a portrait of school life expressing the personality of the institution which it represents. your sc 1 'Writefor Information This Boole Engraved by “The Indianapolis Engraving Co.WuhmBidg. Indianapolis Pane Seventy-One THE ACORN All Kinds of Building Material Elliott Lumber Co. ! i s s West End of Subway ! 1 t DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Payc Seventy-Two V. THE ACORN Golf - Tennis - Baseball Fishing - Archery We Have a Complete Line of A. J. Reach, Wright and Ditson Sporting Goods SPECIAL PRICES TO SCHOOLS ANI) CLUBS CONRON HARDWARE COMPANY DANVILLE CAPTAIN BLOOD BULL DOGS Puppies for sale from imported stock. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Holmes 1220 N. 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MAY TAG CO. 208 North Vermilion Street Danville, Illinois WHERE QUALITY RULES TERRACE SHOE SHOP DAVID V. SIMON WORK GUARANTEED 8 East North Street DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Typewriters-Adding Machines-Office Supplies ! Agents for WOODSTOCK STANDARD TYPEWRITERS I AND CORONA PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS j We carry a complete stock of New and Rebuilt Portable Typewriters. Special Rental Rates to Students Danville Typewriter Company | 129 North Vermilion Street DANVILLE, ILL. Page Nin ety Two THE ACORN Since 1889 616-618 North Jackson Street Danville, Illinois JAMES PINEGAR REPAIR WORK, GAS, OIL, BATTERIES AND OTHER FORD AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES OAKWOOD ILLINOIS LETTER SHOP PRESS Engraving and Social Stationery Wedding Invitations - Calling Cards Monograms - Dies - Crests QUALITY PRINTING 16 West Madison Street DANVILLE, ILLINOIS A. T. SNYDER Phone 54 GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND GROCERIES WEAR WELL SHOES “Quality and Prices Right’’ OAKWOOD ILLINOIS Page Ninety-Three THE ACORN MORTICIAN J. H. CAWTHON AMBULANCE SERVICE Phones 10-2 and 10-3 OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS W. D. ROGERS OAKWOOD ILLINOIS “DELICIOUS SIPS”—Yes, that is the name of the coffee your neighbors are talking about. Try it and if it isn’t the best coffee you ever bought at the price we will refund your money. The Bank That Helps the Man Who Helps Himself STATE BANK OF OAKWOOD OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS J. W. JOHNSON.............President C. C. ANDREWS.................Cashier WE TOOT OUR HORN { We had the pleasure of furnish- j ing both the ring and commence- j ment announcements for: I OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH MANY THANKS, FOLKS And say, isn’t this a peach, j of a book ? W.W. KEITH SUPPLY CO. ; PARIS, ILL. SPEEDWAY CAFE MR. EDW. DAUMA Service a la Carte Open Day and Night We Use Only Purest Foods West Harrison Street Danville, 111. Page Ninety-Pour THE ACORN LONE STAR SERVICE STATION A Certified Texaco Station Dun Lop Tires, Drinks, Candies and Tobacco 1 LET HIM CHECK YOUR OIL. The Texaco Service man has good ) reason to ask, Do you need oil?” Many times car owners get care- ; ' less about the oil in their crankcase. Let him lift up the hood of your ) car and check your oil. If you don’t need oil he’ll tell you frankly. If 1 you do, he will give you fresh Texaco Golden Motor Oil—clean, clear, ; ' pure—a full-bodied oil super-refined from selected crudes. } OAKWOOD, ILL. Operated by DAVIS BROS, j 17-19 East Main Street Danville, Illinois ' Mr. Congram: Olaf, what is an Oyster? j Olaf Q.: An Oyster is a fish built like a nut. In Algebra Class Miss McCoy: Gordon, what do we mean by saying “The whole is greater than any of its parts?” Gordon C.: A restaurant doughnut. : UTTERBACK’S BUSINESS COLLEGE Prepare Today for a Successful Tomorrow School in Session All Year Dale Building DANVILLE, ILL. Pane Ninety-Five THE ACORN ILLINOIS TERMINAL RAILWAY At Your Service The measure of greatness in a man or business is being ready to serve. That describes the Illinois Terminal Railway, day and night, 365 days in the year. A cool, clean journey in the Summer, and a warm, pleasant journey in Winter. ILLINOIS TERMINAL RAILWAY FITHIAN, ILL. J. C. Randall, Agent DR. J. O. FARIS OPTOMETRIST No Charge for Examination 131 E. Main St. Phone 2363-W DANVILLE, ILL. Phone Main 1903—Res. Main 3352-J j DR. R. E. PIXLEY DENTIST ______ i On the Square IO14 E. Main St. Danville, 111. j VERMILION PRODUCE COMPANY POULTRY - BUTTER - EGGS - WOOL - HIDES - FURS 230 West Main Street. Telephone 2666-2667 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS If It’s Advertised We Stock It DANVILLE DRUG CO. 15 East Main St. Phone 97 DANVILLE, ILL. GULICK DRUG CO. S.E. Cor. North Vermilion Sts. j Phone 129 DANVILLE, ILL. OUR CHOCOLATE SUNDAES ARE THE TALK OF THE TOWN {‘age Ninety-Six