Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

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Class Poem GOODBYE The time has come to say “goodbye,” To those who stay at Oakwood High. We’ll long remember those pleasant days As we journey on in separate ways. To Mr. Mason, our principal wise, Who was always ready to sympathize, His kindness and gentleness led us through To closing old doors and opening new. Mrs. Blackburn, a very dear friend, On whom every one sincerely depends, As our secretary she was always there Willing and ready to do her share. And here’s a toast to our teachers dear, Who broadened our wisdom and made our minds clear. In mathematics, science, literature and all They helped develop our memories small. “.Jolly Juniors” here’s wishing good luck to you, You’re really a team with competition too, But as we close our high school days We leave you to lead in many ways. “Dummies,” they call you Sophomore “kids,” But don’t mind that ’cause we think you’re the “biz” In every thing you do and say Here’s luck to you in every way. And to the “Freshies” who are small but wise, Who’s uncertain feelings they try to disguise, We’re sure you’ll come out on top. For once you get started you’ll never stop. Bus drivers, we think a lot of you Who in all kinds of weather brought us through. The best to the men who by their toil Keep our school so free from soil. Again “Goodbye” to those who stay, And luck to you all in work and play. We hope you’ll remember us as years pass on ‘Cause we’ll never forget you 'til days cease to dawn. —Esther Dolbee.

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Senior Class History President James Meyers Vice-President Vera Casteel Secretary Barbara Beauvois Treasurer Barbara Womacks Student Council Representative Robert Davidson Advisers Miss Williams, Mr. Ritchie On September 1, 1942 the class of “46” sixty seven strong, strolled apprehensively through the halls of O.T.H.S. to begin the new life with which high school confronted us. The studiousness with which we approached our new job soon gave way and we became inclined to use study hall time as time for observation and emulation of the seniors who were our, “idols.” After a well remembered initiation, administered to us by the sophomores, Miss Crider and Mr. Dossey became our advisers for the year. The school bell which ushered in the fall semester of 1943 recalled sixty five eager sophomores. Mrs. Weaver and Mr. Ritchie became our advisers and with their help we elected Bob Crawford as president of the Student Council. Our class won both the girls’ and boys’ basketball tournaments and Evelyn Liggett was chosen the most courteous girl in school. She was also given second place in the Comedy Reading section of the Georgetown speech contest. In the same contest Marjorie Dedlow also placed second in the Verse Reading Section. Don Knight, Bob Crawford, Dennis Lewis, Wayne Scott and Jerry Andrews were all letter men. Under the advisership of Mr. Ritchie and Mrs. Reno the class of 1946 gave the Junior play, “Are you Mr. Butterworth?” on November 16. Four members of the class were elected as officers for the F.F.A. In November Gene Carlton and Ferris Cramer left for the Navy. The class rings arrived in January as did the election of Jerry Andrews to the presidency of the Dramatics Club, and the election of Betty Shumaker to the presidency of the Thespians. Spring brought with it the Hard Times party given by the seniors and the outstanding event of the year, the Junior-Senior Banquet, which was held in the grand ball room of the Hotel Wolford. Exams came to us, as they must to all students, on May 23. As the class of “46” progressed through their last year, O.T.H.S., won for the first time, the County Basketball Tournament, gave the play, Spring Fever,” and continued to be a wonderful place. The senior girls repeated their success of the sophomore year and took first place in the inter-class basketball tournament. Some of the members have gone into the Army or left for other schools, however those of the class who remain prepare for graduation with a feeling of sadness but with the knowledge that though separated by many miles they can never forget O.T.H.S.

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Senior Class JERRY ANDREWS “He is the very pink of courtesy.” Boys’ Glee Club 2; Bachelors’ Club 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Thespians 3, 4; Acorn Staff 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Oak News Staff 1,2; Football Reserves 1,2; Football Varsity 3, 4; Basketball Reserves 1; Basketball Varsity 2, 3, 4; Track Reserves 1, 2; Baseball 1,2; “0 Club 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3. BARBARA BEAUVOIS “She puts the pep in the pepper.” Home Ee. 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; Acorn Staff 4; Class Officers, Sec. 4; Oak News Staff, Production Manager 4; Girl Reserves 2; Cheerleader 3, 4. C.ENE CARLTON “Why speak sense when nonsense will serve the purpose? Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Band 2, 3; Bachelors’ Club 2, 3; F.F.A. 1, 2. VERA CASTEEL “Can we ever have too much of a good thing?” Home Ec. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Chairman 3, 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Student Nurse 2, 4; Oak News 4; Speech Team 3, Librarian 4; Acorn Staff 4; Student Council 3, 4, Class Officer, Vice-Pres. 4. BERNEICE CHARLP]S “Always ready to smile out loud.” Home Ec. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officers Sec. and Treas. 3; Student Nurse 3; Oak News Staff 4. BOB CRAWFORD “It’s hard to he wise when one is in love.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3; Band 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Bachelors’ Club 2, 3, 4, Chairman 3; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 4; Thespians 3, 4: Student Council 3, 4, Pres. 3; Class Officers Pres. 1; Oak News Staff 4; Football Reserves 1, 2, 3; Football Varsity 4; Basketball Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4; Track Reserves 1, 2; Baseball 2; Speech Team 3, 4; O’Club 2, 3, 4. ROBERT DAVIDSON “Is not life a hundred times too short for us to bore our selves?” Bachelors’ Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Class Officers, Vice-Pres. 3; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Oak News Staff 2. MARJORIE DEDLOW “Very quiet and sedate. Never absent Never late.” Home Ec. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4: Acorn Staff 3, 4, Jr. Asst. Ed. 3, Co-Ed. 4; Student Council 4; Student Nurse 4; Oak News Staff 4; Speech Team 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Harvest Queen 4.