Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

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THE ACORN OF 1940 NORMA DALBEY Persuasive speeeh, and more persuasiz'e sighs, Silenre that spoke, and eloquence of eyes, Class President 35 G.A.A. 1, Z5 Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 A.A. 2, 35 Oak News Staff 35 Acorn Stal? 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, Z, 3, 45 Class Play 35 Operetta Z, 3, 4. EVELYN DAVIS Thrills and exeitement and wisdom niixea' with fun, A girl who is ready when something rnust be done. Class Vice-president 35 G.A.A. 1, 25 Home Economics Club 1, Z, 3, 4, President 45 Dra- matics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 A.A. 2, 35 Girls' Glec Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Librarian 35 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Class Play 4. PAUL DOBBLES The great end of life is not knowledge but aetionf' A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 F.F.A. 45 O Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-treasurer 45 Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4. BEULAH MARIE DOLBEE She keeps her fare toward the sunshine, And the .shadows fall behind. G.A.A. 15 Home Economics Club 15 Dramatics Club 15 A.A. 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 4. LELAND DOWNING Cheerful at morn, he wakes from short repose, Breathes the keen air, and whistles as he goes. Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Oak News Staff 45 Acorn Staff 45 Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 O Club 3, 45 Librarian 45 Operetta 2, 3, 45 Class Play 4. JANE DUQUESNOY Her art will bring her fa1ne,' Her, personality, friends, Class Secretary 25 G.A.A. 45 A.A. 15 Oak News Staff 35 Acorn Staff 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 4. MELVINA EDENBURN Very quiet and sedate, Newer absent, newer late. Dramatics Club 2, 3, 45 A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Oak News Staff 3, 4, Editor 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 4. KENNETH FOLEY He who has truth at his heart need never fear the want of persuasion on his tongue. Librarian 35 Athletics 2, 3, 4. ELSIE B. FOREMAN A daughter of the gods, diwinely tall. Kankakee High School 1, 25 G.A.A. 45 Home Economics Club 3, 45 Dramatics Club 3, 45 Acorn Stat? 4. DOROTHY GQBLE She, let me tell you, is a denture little lass, Always attentive and good in dass. G.A.A. 3, 45 Acorn Stan' 45 Girls' Glee Club 45 Operetta 4. DORIS GRAHAM My idea of an agreeable person is one who agrees with ine, Danville High School 1, 25 G.A.A. 3, 45 Home Economics Club 3, 4. MARTHA GRANT A little mischief by the way, A little fun to spice each day. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Operetta 2, 3, 4.

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THE ACORN OF I94O SIBYL ARLENE ANDERSON, Treasurer The soul of musir slumbers in the shell, Till waked and kindled by the master's spell Class Treasurer 43 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Dramatics Club 1, Z, 3, 4, A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Oak News Staff 2, 3, Acorn Staff 4, Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta Z, 3, 4. CLINTON CONDON, President To mix reason with pleasure and wisdom with mirth. Class President 45 A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, F.F.A. 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 3, O Club 4, Librarian 4, Operetta 3, 4. HARRYNEPERRY, Vue-president s Beneath his thatch of wavy hair, A brain is really lurking there. Class Vice-president 4, Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 43 A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 O Club 43 Operetta Z, 3, 45 Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4. ESTHER MINSER, Secretary She's a sweet and bright little lass, Who giaddens the way of all who pass. Class Secretary 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4g A.A. 1, 2g Acorn Stat? 43 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta 2, 3, 43 G.A.A. 4. GENE ALVERSON A We grant although he has much wit, He is very shy of using it. Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, A.A. 1, 2, 3, Class Play 3, 4g Athletics 3. BARBARA BARCO A heart as light as birds on wing, A face as bright as dawn and spring. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Home Economics Club 1, Z, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, A.A. 1, 2g Oak News Staff Z, 3, 4, Acorn Staff 4, Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Play 35 Operetta 2, 3, 4. MARY CASTEEL A friend to all she meets. G.A.A. 1, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 3, 43 A.A. 2, 3, 4, Oak News Staff 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2, Operetta 2, 3, 4. HELEN CLINE It's hard to be wise when one is in love. Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, A.A. 2, 3, 4, Acorn Statl 43 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Play 3, Librarian 3, 4, Operetta 2, 3, 4. THELMA COLE Always willing, always there, Always ready to do her share. G.A.A. 1, 3, 4, Home Economics Club 1, 4, Dramatics Club lg Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 43 Operetta 2, 3, 4. ' LOUISE CROWDER Her eyes are brown, her hair is light, And goodness, gracious, but she's bright. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4: A.A. 2, 3, 45 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 43 Operetta 2, 3, 49 Class Play 4. DELBERT CUNNINGHAM Life is a jest, and all things show it,' I thought so onee, but now I know it. Boys' Glee Club 1, 2, 4, Operetta 4.

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