Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

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THE ACORN, SENIOR CLASS JB CLASS OFFICERS President ............ ,,.,,,..,.,.,,,,......,,,,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,, Andrew Young Vice-president ....... ...........William Fagaly Secretary ............ ....... ......... I o seph Dejonghe rl reasurer ............ .,,, . ,,A,.,.,,....,,..,.,,,.,,,.,. M ax Myers Class advisers ....... ........ M iss Williams, Mr. Martin CLASS HISTORY In September, 1935, a group of eighty-six fair, fearful, frolicking, frisky freshmen boarded the O.T.H.S. special which was to steam along on a four- year educational journey. For fear of a wreck they organized immediately. They selected Leo Burke as engineer, Betty Casteel as fireman, Jack Van Zandt as conductor, and Max Myers as porter. As they were rounding the first curve they had a head-on collision with the sophomore class. Aside from a terrible fright and a few bruises, they emerged from the catastrophe none the worse for wear. On l-Iallowe'en they whistled for a crossing, slowed up, and finally stopped, not for water, but for cider and doughnuts. The first of june they puffed into the roundhouse, where they remained for the summer. In September, 1936, they refueled and continued their journey with a new crew. For the remainder of the three-year journey Andy Young acted as their engineer. They had to sidetrack for a few specials, such as the dinky on which the class of 1936 was riding in September. ln the fall of 1937 they boarded a new streamline train which steamed along at a smooth but rapid speed. They stopped only long enough on December 4 with the aid of Miss Snider to say to the remainder of the school and to the community, Sound Your Horn. Near the end of the third year of their eventful journey their train overtook the train which was carrying as passen- gers the class of 1938. The passengers of both trains arranged for a stop- over of a few hours at the Wolford Hotel in Danville. After a delightful ban- quet at which the members of the class of 1938 were their guests, the members of the party decided to disperse for the summer. Three months later fifty-two members of the group boarded a special fast train which they christened, The 1939 Limited. As they sped rapidly along toward their destination, all other trains were sidetracked for the Limited Thanks to the ingenuity, originality, and versatility of the crew and the passen- gers, the entertainment enjoyed on the last lap was of 'a high class and of a varied type. A variety show, a yuletide party, a Valentine luncheon, and a thrilling melodrama, Mystery at Midnight, were outstanding features of a memorable journey. With mingled feelings of joy and regret, they finally reached their destination, the O. T. H. S. Commencement, of 1939. OFI 9

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Classes

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THE ACORN l 4 - 0F19 MAX MYERS, Treasurer I allus argy. Class Vice-President 15 Secretary Z5 Treasurer 3, 45 Acorn Staff 45 Class Play 35 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Vice-President 35 Orchestra 35 Boys' Glee Club 1, Z, 3, 4. VVILLIAM FAGALY, Vice-President With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles rome. Future Farmers 1, 2, 3, 45 A. A. 3, 45 Class Vice-President 4. ANDREW YOUNG, President Everybody makes room for an athlete. Class President 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Athletics l, 2, 3, 45 Boys' Glee Club Z, 3, 45 O Club 1, 2, 3, 45 President 2, 45 Treasurer 3. JOSEPH DEJONGHE, Secretary lVho to himself is law, no law doth need, Offends no law, and is a king indeed. Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 A. A. 3, 45 Assistant Editor Oak News 3, 45 Class Secretary 4. BYRESSA BAKER She hath an eye that could speak, though her tongue were silent. Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, Z, 3, 45 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Class Vice-President 35 Oak News 4. FRED BALBACH Happy go lucky, full of glee, Nothing e-ver troubles rne. ' A. A. 1, Z, 3, 4. JAMES CADE Then did she lift her hands unto his chin And praise the pretty dirnpling of his skin. Armstrong High School 1, Z, 35 Future Farmers 45 A. A. 4. RICHARD CONDON Youk'n hide de fire, but w'atya gtuinefdo wid de smoke? A. A. l, 2, 3, 45 Boys' Glee Club 1. MARTHA CORK The pie will be good, if she has a finger in it. Home Economics Club 1, Z, 3, 45 Vice-President 35 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta. 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 45 Oak News 35 Librarian 3, 4. NANCY JANE CRAWFORD I will utter what 1 believe today, Ewen if it should contradict what I said yesterday. Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 G. A. A. l, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club l, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 3, 45 Operctta 2, 3, 45 A. A. 1, Z, 3, 4. ELOUISE CUNNINGHANI She's little, but 0 my ! Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Class Play 3, 45 Oak News 35 Acorn Staff 4. GLEN M. CUNNINGHAM He ran hold his tongue in ten different languages. Danville High School 1, Z5 A. A. 3. HOWARD DURBIN GayIy the tronbadour touched his guitar. Downs High School 1, 25 Future Farmers 3, 45 Athletics 3, 45 O Club 3, 4.