Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1948 volume:

x 44 4 , -.,--'-'ff w-'.a' r..:'!f.'-f P s-1 - 4 ' ' .'3f '! ' 215 ' VI' Nz. ., ',-my-' -J fi '- l.,f.,,,,5,:1.f .Q . ,1,,, ,,gfl,,.,1Q-E, ,ig-E-fs , ,1 , 4 1 U Q K , 15 in. hm M ,. ., , ,,f. ., ,fi Q -1 A 44 1 . 1 ' Y :S Q ., , wx 'T 15? F N 4 -Q-. X 7 A 1 i 4 ui. :4,,-2.1.71 .- ,I 'Cav-ffmazx 1-:1.s,.: 1-.-5, ,.i.,:5, , 4 Z . ..12:-sis-2:'g.12-::A.,'g2,: 11e1a:'151.-2ga2'a'- ' ifzxgz, .. ,... , , Q ,W V3 '5 if Q 2, , 4. .,+. . 3 -.: siriliii - . . . 4-z . za 2-:..q.. , 1,15 'Wm 585' -fy :A , Xi ,Q M fi , 5 gg - 1 V , 2 1 2 4 C 7 a , 4 15.51 11522 ., Q 5 gf: fm- X 211.125, fs . .MVA f Jf. .. ,, v , H 1 1 .ff , 53---,-,,1:'f'7P?'f1-rf 1 ,,,.,. 5 S' .. . , s 4 4 ? . ,. , A .-:f:5'2E2E2:1:-1-352: lr, , .v -- - . ' 2 ' ... ' ,A.A,.. . .. ' .V ,. -.'A ' ' ' 5 Q le -Z, 'gi .4315 '--- Lizfi-:fz'2 ,,,, .v ',.,, I 1:1-: gsg: :' 2 I i5?z 52- . 4 if ' ' - .,,,A I I -- -. V 2 '--- ., .-'iff 2 122' I - 1 , . 15 ,. .:.:,g:,:.,,1s ' gi , .. 3: X 5 , if I 5 25:52. ' Q.: 5555: ,..,f-iff' 1-.arenas-52:1-::: '1- VOLUME XXXII :pr .... 41555 -5-Q, A if :f....555:1'5f55551' LL N3- ' Q 15'::ffEr5f' ':'5?Q53Ef 595331. S is M., .:,,,. K E A . U b, ,,:..:,,. I .. - 'frE2ir:-:-. Eff-:if :2E3'1?51:-'-5,1 1: l5:flf 'A::' '7- .rffg Published by The Class of 1948 Uakcaaad 70604441 Sedan! Fithian, Illinois Eehiraliun . . 'XD We, the class of 1948, do respectfully dedicate this volume of the Acorn to Mr. Charles Crites in appreciation of the interest he has shown in our class and of his services to O. T. H. S. Dffcicbaibn KAQJZXQQ Jim .6ZJ'ff6 fzahzuwmr J f1f2afca6 145- WMWWMV' 'Q N r 4 K . b I ': V A A' , 5. ' , Q A 5 ' LM? , , . qt E H 'K . I-PM N ,X 'in' J . in.. J 5, u. 5, , s :,,.3f --, M ' 1- . 51 'Q V 'j ,Mr 1- A gr! x ..- 4' iff, I . K Fw , 1 ' ' wif V W m- I. . 5 --4-J ' 2 I , - ir' J !-fo ,Ma .dfzfwm KA, 7 1560?-6 mmwuif. . 6251- . lfeuff 3294 7 .JNJA Mrmwgzafzfme :Ag gwiyzbsfg 4 ,fi W Q A QR 1 EL if Q is, Board ot Education Serves Public Dr. O. W. Michael, President Mrs. Dorothy Cannon, Secretary Ernest Seymour Glen Doney Wesley Condon Alfred Knight Roy Eichhorst Joe Davis Under the presidency of Dr. O. W. Michael, the Board of Education has shown great interest in solving the problems of the school. The board is elected by the public and serves voluntarily. Koontz Guides School Activities On Sept. 1, we again came under The guidance of Mr. Wayne Koontz, our prin- cipal. As the school's administrative head and with the able assistance of secretary Dorothy Cannon, he has made possible many improvements in our school this year. Under his supervision we have had bigger and better assembly programs. He has shown great interest in our problems. This year he served as head of the county high school guidance conference. Maintenance Staff Carries On An important cog in the machinery of our school is the maintenance staff. Our janitors and bus-drivers have performed the vital functions of transporting students on regular school days and to special events and have helped to maintain the clean- liness and orderliness of our school. Teachers Point Way To Learning Our faculty has been very adept pathways of learning. New members h their duties very well. WAYNE KOONTZ Principal, Family Living, Chemistry Culver-Stockton College, A, B. University of Missouri, M. A, DOROTHY CANNON Secretary ROBERT 'CESSNA Agriculture University of Illinois, B. S., M. S. CHARLES CRITES Shop, Me-chanical Drawing, Drivers' Course, 2nd semester, and Trades Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, B. Ed. EDNA MICHAEL French, Music, Girls' Guidance Journalism, and Rhetoric 1 Bush Conservatory, B, Music University of Illinois, B, S., M. A. Northwestern University ESTHER WILLIAMS Librarian, Orientation Eastern Illinois State Teachers College University of Illinois, B. S., M. A., B. S, in L, S. ANN OGAN Speech, English II, English Literature University of Illinois, B, S. LOUISE RIDDLE Orientation, Biology University of Illinois, B. S. in guiding the students upon their respective ave been added to our staff and have performed BERTHA WRIGHT Physical Education, World History, General Science Eastern State College, B. S. HAROLD NEWTSON Shorthand, Typing, Office Practice, 1st semester Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois, B2 S. EDWARD WEIR American Culture Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, B, Ed. KATHERINE WADE Home Economics University of Illinois, H, Ee. Education B. S. in WARREN WILTSIE Soc-ial Problems, Coach, Education Physical Knox College, B. A. University of Wisconsin University of Illinois WILLIAM WAYLAND Mathematics, Ass't. Coach, Drivers' Course, 2nd semester Illinois Wesleyan University, Ph. B. N bnDn L.. '-5' a. 2, ef-ima Ilzcemurb ii 4 4 f fQff . 5 flfhnsdf 1024025 kwa Eliwau Mew 59 Q ffwm mfmm Aeyhfwgff I-..-V,. , ,gi WW. 05201759 Qman c I ,J 5, f?a5?s: 3: . wgx A ENIOR S Fix The GRADUATES Seniors Complete Schooling President ,,,,,,,..., ,......,........ W illiam LaMar VicefPresident ,...- .... R osalie fHardenJ Huls Secretary ,,.,... ................ J erry Holden Treasurer .,....,.....,...,.,.................... ,..... M aI'iOn Mlnsef Student Council Representative ..... ....................... L aWanda Goble Advisors ,,,,,.,,,.,,.....,.,,,.,......,e..,... .... M rs, Wright and Mr. Wiltsie On Sept. 3, 1944, 79 eighth grade graduates enrolled in O. T. H. S., afraid and naive of the activities of high school. The big moments of their first year were initiation and the return party for the sophomores. Nevertheless, they all survived the first year. Miss Richardson and Mr. Jones proved to be responsive advisors. With a deduction of nine members dropped by the Wayside, the class returned to school Sept. 2, 1945. As sophomores the main objective was the hot lunch program. Many of our little greenies had risen up to football, basketball, and track stars as well as dramatic and speech contestants. Mr. Foster and Miss Shipley, as advisors, helped us survive the year successfully. As juniors, our life was rich with excitement as there were many activities to occupy our school year. The Curtis magazine sales was a program in which each and every member of the class was interested, as they were anxious to top the pre- ceding year's record. They did top all quotas with the high total of S1,013.40. We were entertained by the seniors at a Hobo Hop, and to round up the year's activities we were host to the annual Junior-Senior prom, The Stork Club theme was carried out through the evening. Once again in the fall of 1947, we returned with 53 members of our original 79. We have many leaders in speech, draniatics, music, and sports. We sponsored a K'Hard Times party in the reading center for the juniors, Feb. 27, 1948, and the annual spring play, f'Tish. We were entertained by the juniors at Hotel Wolford, April 29, at a lovely prom. May 28, the class of 1948 bade O. T. H. S. farewell, but within their hearts will go the memories that are never to be forgotten and with their clear thinking minds they are ready to be the leaders of tomorrow. Class Poem FAREWELL TO O. T. H. S. Farewell to O. T. H. S. is hard to say, Now that each of us must go on our way. We've had hard times and good ones too, So the time has come to say, thanks to you. So long, Mr. Koontz, and Mrs. Cannon, as well, In our minds will be one thought, You're swell. Thanks, for your encouraging ways, They've brightened many rainy days. Adios, dear faculty, we think you're great, For the things you've taught us we deeply appreciate. One thing above all, you taught us to think clearly, For this, dear teachers, we love you dearly. Bonjour, jolly juniors, may you always retain, Your governing ways in the same refrain. You'll always come smiling through, So for now, good luck to you. Three cheers for the sophomores, who never give in, With your initiative you'll always win. Sports and dramatics is your aim, Some day you may all have fame. Goodbye, dear little Greenies, goodbye, It makes us want to cry. Because we're so envious of you, You've still got O. T. H. S. anew. To our faithful bus-drivers who've never made us late, Although the buses tried to bring us our fate. You've been swell with your smiling faces, Morning and night taking us to our places. Farewell, O. T. H. S., you're so fine and wise, Filled with happiness, and surprise. You'll be in our memory and our pride, As down the pathway of life we stride. -By Genevieve Holden 5271 ZZ777afmf A Hwffff , at -40 4: I , 537.392, . 'W 2 fW f1QiS15kw:. 5 . l7:5'fgfS52?:u' . .i-- s I- LwPz972p-El-. 3, '1 3-1 :.-fog. -Q Niig- N ffgf ,I ' Q 'yr -wwzng. -H. ng TJ ll :-'t- .Miz 33.11-5 A Ufczlff ffm Qlmf Hman 777df14Z 1 77Zf5uMf Unis - lgealiifnff fcffzffmg -71224-flffwlf ,Y , VA--.M --v - A V 1 in PGV '5!Q4sI- msf afzfzvz 717,15wm 'J 0130523021 fu A-I Wgx Y'0 The Graduates WILLIAM LAMAR Gee Haw It is folly to tell women the truth. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Chairman 4, Basketball Reserves 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4, Football Reserves 1, O Club 4, Vice-President 4, Class President 4, F. F. A. 1, 2, P. C. A. 1, 2. ROSALIE HULS Rosie Let's be gay right While we may, and seize love with laughter. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Vice-President 4, JERRY HOLDEN Susie 'tNothing is impossible to a willing mind. Danville High School 1, Charm School 2, 3, 4, Chairman 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 4, F. H. A. 2, 3, 4, Program Chairman 3, Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Secretary 3. MARION MINSER Meatball The wit to discover what is true, The fortitude to practice what is good. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, President 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Vice-President 4, Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Class Treasurer 4, Basketball Reserves 2, Track 4. SHIRLEY ALVERSON Duck Style is dress of thoughts. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Cheerleader 2, 4, Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4, Thespians 3, 4, Speech Team 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, 4, Junior Representative 3, President 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Annual Staff 4, Oak News 4, F. H. A. 1, Mixed Chorus 3. BOB BLACKWELL Cob Life is very short and very uncertain, Let us spend it while we can. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball Reserves 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4, Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, O Club 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN BOEN Bonehcad Worries all the time for fear that he's learning too much. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2, 3, 4, Class Representative 2, Foot- ball Varsity 2, 3, 4, HOU Club 4, Basketball Manager 4. EUGENE CARY t'Gene Without music life would be a mistake. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4, Thespians 3, 4, Oak News 4, Sports Editor 4, Junior Play 3, 4, Senior Play 3, Football Reserves 4. PATRICIA CESSNA Pat 'tSmallest parcels always hold smiles of kindness, hearts of gold. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Oak News 4, Office Girl 4. The Graduates HELEN COLE Sidney Born for success, who seemed With grace to win, with heart to hold. Sydney High School 1, 23 Charm School 3, 4, President 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 43 G. A. A. 3, 43 Class President 33 Dramatics 3, 4g Thespians 43 Senior Play 3, 43 Junior Play 43 Speech Team 43 Student Council 43 D. A. R. 4. NORMA CORK Corky Four be the things I'd been better without Love, curiosity, freckles and doubt. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 43 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Oak News 3, 4, Editor 43 Acorn Staff 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4. GEORGE COX Benjamin I wonder if he's really that shy. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 23 Football Reserves 1, 2, 3, 43 Track 1, 2, 3, 4, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. STANLEY CRAMER Jerome There is no such thing as a man too proud to fight. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Football Varsity 2, 3, 4, Captain 43 Football Reserves 13 O Club 4i Glee Club 1, 2, 3, President 13 Basketball Manager 4. NORMAN CRAWFORD Give me a man who has brains enough to make a fool of himself. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Program Chairman 43 Class President 13 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 P. C. A. 3, 43 President 33 Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4, President 43 Band 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 43 Thespians 3, 4, Vice-President 43 Junior Play 2, 3, 43 Senior Play 2, 33 O Club 1, 2, 43 Football Reserves 13 Basketball Reserves 13 Track Varsity 1. JO ANN DAVIS Jo A sweet attractive kind of grace Charm School 1, 2, 3, 43 Class Reporter 13 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4g Thespians 43 Band 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Presi- dent 1, 33 Mixed -Chorus 2, 3, 43 Oak News 43 Annual Staff 3, 43 Student Council 3, 43 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Junior Play 33 Senior Play 43 Cheerleader 3, 4. EDWARD FARNUM Eddie Why speak sense when nonsense will serve the purpose? Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 43 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. VERNELL FOUREZ A good heart is better than all the good heads in the world. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 23 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Oak News 43 Acorn Staff 4. Cilvwon ,6!2wwzu gain Env, My Crum Nalin Duma GW - 71 - ' U Q52 ',,.,, an A V 5 J 3' fvzdmum 21927161 gauhy M Zffzffmh W ghd The Graduates LAWANDA GOBLE Wannie t'I'd rather wear out than rust out any day in the week. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Chairman 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Student Council 4, Class Re- porter 4, Annual Staff 4, Oak News 4, Office Girl 3, Junior Play 4. STANLEY GOOCH Boz0 There are two sides to every question. The wrong side and my side. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, O Club 2, 3, 4, Football Reserves 1, 3, Varsity 4, -Football Manager 2, Basketball Manager 2, Varsity 4. JUANITA HAMMACK 'tScoots A loyal companion, an excellent friend, A real earnest worker and true to the end. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Chairman 3, G, A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 2, Secretary 3, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, President 3, Oak News 4, Acorn Staff 4, Student Council 4, 'Class Vice- President 2, Secretary-Treasurer 1, 2, 3, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 1. CATHERINE HAWKINS Cathie She looks on life with quiet eyes and helps everyone. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Oak News 4, Annual Staff 4, Office Staff 4, Librarian 1, 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 4, F. H. A. 2, 3, President 3, Secretary 4, Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4. EDITH HOLDEN Eadie', Fm sure care is an enemy to life. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Librarian 4. GENEVIEVE HOLDEN Blondie To insure peace of mind, ignore the rules and regulations. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3,. N ORMALEE IZARD Rusty Her art will bring her fame, Her personality friendsf' Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, G. A. A. 3, 4, Thes- pians 4, Annual Staff 4, Oak News 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Music Contest 3, 4, Student Council 4. BEULAH KNIGHT Happy go lucky, full of glee, Nothing ever troubles me. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, Band 2, 3, 4, Oak News 4, JEWELL LINDSEY Mickey,' She is quiet, she is shy, But there's mischief in her eye. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2. The Graduates CHARLIE MARTIN Chuck If silence gives consent, he is in favor of everything. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 35 Track 1. DON MCCLURE Clu 4 If toil brings fame you'll hear from me again. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4, Secretary 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, President 4, Football Reserve 2, Track 1, 2, 4. GENE MITCHELL Cy He who says there is no such thing as an honest man, you may be sure is himself a knave. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Football Reserve 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4, Basketball Reserve 2, 3, Varsity 4, O Club 3, 4. GORDON MULLINS Gordy Hang sorrow! Care will kill a cat and therefore let's be merry. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3. PATRICIA MULLEN Pat Without girls such as she, What a gloomy old world this would be. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, F. H. A, 2. EVELYN MYERS Patience is the best remedy for any trouble. Ogden 'Community High School 1, Charm School 2, 3, 4, 'Librarians Club 3, 4, Reporter 4. CHARLES NEAL Chuck A man in earnest finds means, or if he cannot find, creates them. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Football Reserves 2, Basketball Reserves 2. MARILYN NEWTSON Newt Thoughtless of beauty, she is beauty's self. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 45 Thespians 4, Class Reporter 1, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Oak News 1, 45 Annual Staff 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Co-editor 43 Student Council 3, 4. CHARLES NICHOLS Red A good joke is worth an hourls study. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Football Reserves 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 43 Mixed Chorus 4, O Club 45 Class President 2. CORALIE O'BANION Corky She was ,one to speak plain and to the purpose. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarians 1, G. A. A. 2, 3, 45 Chairman 4, Majorette 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 4, F. H. A. 1, Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Reporter 45 Oak News 49 Secretary of Band 4. 9 3 l gLmfzbfJ.m,,M ptfkiilf fwmf fm 1-ww, 'av 0 ? 1 f ' d , . 7glf!777?ff2' .QQ diizmey Qfafzlar 722411251 Um 777g Wm Que 2724511616 M6411 777ul!en Ellifn mga: 771411155111 nwff-1077 4 74. mm ffmgff I ' x '-gf Mums - T' Zim! The Graduates BILL O'BANION Pete Free merit is like a river, the deeper it is, the less noise it makes. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Chairman 3, President 4, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, Secretary 3, President 4, P. C. A. 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 3, O Club 45 Program Chairman 4, Football Reserves 1, 2, 3, Basketball Reserves 1, 2, 3, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Reporter 3. A LAN PAYNE Sonny After all a Woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Secretary 2, Dramatics 1, 2. RAYMOND PICHON '5Romeo Greater men than myself have lived-some say. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 3, Football Varsity 2. WAYNE RICHARDS Deanie Ambition guides his footsteps and he hears no other call. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Oak News 4, Editor 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Tliespians 3, 4, President 4, Student Council 3, 4, Junior Play 3, 4, Speech Team 3, 4, Music Contest 4. RICHARD RICHTER Pr-unes Oh, for a slumber hall to study in. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Oak News 4, Artist 4. KATHERINE ROGERS Kathy t'Silence is a virtue. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 4, F. H .A. 2. BILL SAUNDERS Sandy Caught studying once, but has almost lived it down. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Football Reserves 2, Basketball Reserves 1, 2. ANITA SHROYER Neetie 'tShe is the very pink of courtesy and circumspectionf' Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 1, Annual Staff 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Co-editor 4, Librarian 1, 2, Oak News 2, 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Secretary-Treasurer 3, Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Office Girl 3. LOUISE SMITH Lou Good nature is beauty of the mind. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Glee Club 1, Office Girl 4, Oak News 4, Acorn Staff 4. THELMA TELLIER Jeanne A talking machine 'tis true, 'tis true, But very sweet and jolly too. Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Program Chairman 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, F. H, A. 1, 2, 4, Miss O. T. H. S. 2, Band 2, 3, 4, Oak News 4, Annual Staff 4, Class Reporter 4, Librarian 1. The Graduates JOHN THEDICK Wee Huntn I profess not to know how women's hearts are won. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, 4, Football Varsity 3, 4, Basket- ball Reserves 1, 2, Basketball Varsity 3, 4, Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, KATHERINE WALTON Katie She doeth well who doeth her best. Charm School 1, 2, 4, Catlin High School 3, Majorette 3, Glee Club 1, 2, F. H. A. 1, 2, Librarian 1, 2, 4. CARL YOUNG Sam Everyone makes room for an athlete. Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Chairman 4, Football Reserve 1, Football Varsity 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Basketball Reserves 1, 2, 3, Track Manager 3, O Club 2, 3, 4. G2 imdb ,zz 034111511 Gmaz 0'W4fm'bn Uma I3 if Xi.- 'zu K,f , 4- f be 'i A , ' if f f -EQ' 'I gj1LSN-.vEraf'- -Q:ES5?2q ' JAM Q ihzzgyff IQIMMJFZAM N . X N Q x .3 K Q lfaffwfn faym 'Zi' ff ' ,Ag 5. Qi , .., , 1, L 1' 4 SITC. f7!5zf5m 721113, .Af ' 1 Bd! Jmwdw 3 gg-Am Jikdaze :L . 1 J! X grub Xfulfs Jmzfi WW xx .D Q Q PM gm? WMM ww Seniors Bequeath Positions We, the 49 graduating seniors of Oakwood TOW1'1Ship High SCl1001, in the Year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty nine, being of sound mind and body, d0 hereby will and bequeath our wordly possessions in the manner hereinafter provided. To the faculty, the right to give extra assignments on activity nights. To the juniors, the task of publishing a bigger and better Acorn. To the sophomores, our athletic ability. To the freshmen, our music and dramatic ability. We, the seniors, do hereby will and bequeath our devotion to Oakwood High School, to the janitors and bus drivers. We, Shirley Alverson and Juanita Hammack, do will and bequeath our constant companionship and our ability to have lots of fun together to any one who will have it. We, Bob Blackwell and John Thedick, do will and bequeath our bashfulness toward Danville women to Jack and Robert Cessna. I, John Boen, do will and bequeath my right end in football to Arlin Knight. I, Gene Cary, do will and bequeath my singing ability to Jim Culp. I, Patricia Cessna, do will and bequeath my naturally curly hair to Norma Sadler. We, Helen Cole and Marilyn Newtson, do will and bequeath our mischievous ways in Algebra II class to anyone who thinks they can get by with them. I, George Cox, do will and bequeath my ability to burst paper sacks in the study hall to Tex Ritter, I, Stanley Cramer, do will and bequeath my number 63 in football to Pigeon Stew Musson. I, Norman Crawford, do will and bequeath my dramatic ability to Jack Cessna. I, Jo Ann Davis, do will and bequeath my good times as cheerleader to Willie Canady. I, Eddie Farnum, do will and bequeath my good times on the school bus to Peggy Vinson. Senior Class Will We, Vernelle Fcurcz and Catherine Hawkins, do will and bequeath our ability to get along so well together to Lois Ludwig and Naomi Long. We, LaWanda Goble and Norma Cork, do will and bequeath our ability to skip study halls to anyone who can get away with it. I, Stanley Gooch, do will and bequeath my good times in English Lit. to Reva Richter. We, Edith Holden, Rosalie Huls, and Genevieve Holden, do will and bequeath our L I, L I, I, 1, I, I, L VV L I. I, L love for skipping classes to Barbara Lane, Sadie Kilbury, and Wilma Holden. Jerry Holden, do will and bequeath all my love to Carl Young. Normalee lzard, do will and bequeath my singing ability to Bill Myers. Bill La Mar, do will and bequeath my position in basketball to Jim Ellis. Jewell Lindsey, do will and bequeath my ability to play basketball to Peggy Lomax. Beulah Knight, do will and bequeath my brother Dick Knight. Charles Martin, do will and bequeath all s Don McClure, do will and bequeath my Junior Hunter. Marion Minser, do will and bequeath my Mendenhall. Gene Mitchell, do will and bequeath my Renfer. ability to out-talk Norma Tellier to my my love to Patricia Mullen. ability to argue in Social Problems to ability to sing like Bing Crosby to Jim ability to get into mischief to Robert e, Gordon Mullins and Charles Neal, do will and bequeath our smoking permits to the sophomores of next year. Patricia Mullen, do will and bequeath all my love to Charles Martin. Charles Nichols, do will and bequeath my wavy red hair to Kenneth Gillen. Bill O'Banion, do will and bequeath all my love to Coralie O'Banion. Coraie O'Banion, do will and bequeath all my love to Bill O'Banion. ,s ,gk H, ' A V s Q, '-Emam: 185-... N CLASSES ,Q 5, if Senior Class Will I, Alan Payne, do Will and bequeath all my love for the Danville women to Kelly Chestnut. I, Raymond Pichon, do will and bequeath my position as snare drummer to Evelyn Beauvois, and all my love to Willie Canaday. I, Wayne Richards, do will and bequeath my love for Social Problems to anyone who needs it in the future years. I, Richard Richter, do will and bequeath my ability to sleep in Ag class to Bill Myrick. I, Kathryn Rogers, do will and bequeath my love for Seymour to Pat Longstreth. I, Bill Saunders, do will and bequeath my enthusiasm for airplanes to Bonnie Hobick. I, Anita Shroyer, do will and bequeath all my headaches as a co-editor of the annual to Arleigh Engelman. We, Louise Smith and Evelyn Myers, do will and bequeath our inseparable com- panionship to Merle Myers and Bill Myrick. I, Thelma Tellier, do will and bequeath my ability to talk out loud in study hall and act innocent when caught, to Glendale Scott. 1, Carl Young, do will and bequeath my position in football to my brother, Robert Young. In witness whereof, we have hereto subscribed our name, this thirty first day of May, in the Year of Our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty Eight. -CLASS OF NINETEEN FORTY-EIGHT. Bill LaMar, President Witnesses: Charlie Mitchell '49 Minta See '50 Merle Myers '51 Juniors Venture Into Se1fGov't President ............. ......... C harlie Mitchell Vice-President ..... .............. K enny Cramer Secretary ......,... ..... M ary Lou Unverferth Treasurer .,.........,. .........,.... R obert Renfer Student Council ..... .................. W ilma Hawkins Advisors ............... ...,.. M r. Crites, Mrs. Wade The class of '49 returned to the halls of 0. T. H. S. for another prosperous year with 62 members. To start their school year, the juniors presented three one-act plays, Mooncalf Mugfordf' Shadow of a Dream, and Hugo in a Hurry, on Ncvember 14. Of the entire cast, eight were juniors and the plays were directed by Mr. Edward Weir. The second accomplishment was the annual magazine sale with total receipts amounting to S1,200. Reva Richter was high salesman. The juniors took second place in the class tournaments. Class cheerleaders were Pat Longstreth, Joyce Gibson and Helen Bolton. Honors in athletics went to Bill Myers, Arlin Knight, John Hughs, Kenny Cramer, Gene Poynter and Charlie Mitchell. On Feb. 27, the seniors played hosts to the juniors at 9, Hard Times Party held in the reading center, A highlight of the year was the organization of a class government. They have their own constitution and by-laws with juries, judges, district attorneys, and sheriffs to enforce the laws and a legislature to make the laws. This venture has proved successful and educational. Another accomplishment was the Junior-Senior Prom, held April 29, at Hotel Wolford. The theme was a Mexican Fiesta. Gene Trimble's orchestra furnished the music. THE CITIZENS First Row, left to right--C. Mitchell fpresidentj, K. Cramer fvice-presidentj, M. Unverferth fsecretaryj, R. Renfer ftreasurerl. Second Row-T. Applegate, K, Baker, J, Barr, H. Bolton, K. Bolton, D, Brant, K. Chestnut. Third Row-M. Coon, J. Cox, C. Dalbey, B. Ellis, A. Englemann, -B. Gibson, J. Gibson. Fourth Row-P. Hadley, E. Halfyard, P. Hannah, B, Hawkins, W. Hawkins, F. Hicks, D. Hoaks. Fifth Row-B. Hobick, J. Holycross, G. Holycross, T. Hume, J. Hunter, E. Illk, A. Knight. Sixth Row-L. Laflen, J, Lomax, P, Longstreth, L. Ludwig, P, Mauck, F. Melton, C. Miller. l Seventh Row-M, Moulton, J. Mullen, M. Patterson, G. Poynter, J. Rice, R. Richter, A. Robinson. Eighth Row-R. Seyfert, P. Smith, B. String-field, D. Teel, N. Tellier, L. Verhoeven, B. Vinson. 1 '. , W Q 'E vv 'wi W D- i Y it ll Ex 9 Q. 'rf-Jai 1. If Q . I Graveyard Kids Win Tournament President ........... ..... M inta See Vice-President ,Y..... ......... W ilbur Cox Secretary ,..,..,,.... .. .... Wilma Jenkins Treasurer .,....,.,,,,..,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,..,,,,, ..... D ick Cannon Student Council Representative ,..... ...... ..... L a urel Hobick Reporter .....,.,,,...,......................... ,..............,................ P at Carlton Advisors .... ,..,.. M iss Riddle, Mr. Newtson Our class returned to O. T. H. S. on Sept. 2, 1947, for a most successful year. Although we have only 50 members in our class, we have a lot of enthusiasm and pep. The freshmen were initiated thoroughly and properly on the evening of Oct. 3. The evening was climaxed by a scavenger hunt, A good time was enjoyed by all. In the class basketball tournaments the grave-yard kids came through with winning colors. Betty Cunningham, Barbara Lane, and Vivian Gooch made sure that the boys were backed every minute. The girls placed second in their basketball tournaments. Honors in athletics were awarded to: Football-Laurence Mariage, Laurel Hobick, Jim Ellis, Jack Perry, Bob Wright, Wilbur Cox, Louis Newtson. Basketball-Bob Wright, Louis Newtson. , Freshmen Liven Halls President ..,r........ ....... M erle Myers Vice-President .............. ....., ..,... G l endale Scott Secretary-Treasurer .,................... ...... W ilhela Canaday Student Council Representative ...... .................. E velyn Beauvois Advisors ......,.....,.........................., ...... M iss Williams, Mr. Cessna The freshman class of 70 which started at O. T. H. S. in September was still 67 strong at the end of the year. On Oct. 3, 1947, they were given their annual initiation by the sophomores. The return party was given on April 30. There were several, boys who tried out for football and basketball. Many of them were on the reserves. For their class cheerleaders they elected the following girls: Dora Belle Moulton, Peggy Vinson, and Wilhela Canaday. Their class has livened the halls and will be more progressive in the years to come. THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH First Row, left to right-M. See fpresidentj, W. Cox Cvice-presi dentj, D. Cannon ftreasurerj, W. Jenkins fsecretaryj. Second Row-H, Berge, P. Carlton, J. Cessna, J. Culp, B. Cunning- ham, N. Dale. Third Row-E. Elliott, J. Ellis, J. Flannery, D. Ford, V. Fredrickson V. Gooch. Fourth Row-R. Grimes, J. Haas, T. Hawkins, J. Hazlebaker, L Hobick, W. Holden. Fifth Row-R. Hourez, M. Jones, S. Kilbury, K. Kinney, S. Kinney D. Knight. Sixth Row-B. Lane, J. Longstreth, L. Mariage, D. Melton, H Mullins, W. Musson. Seventh Row-R. Musson, I. Nelson, L. Newtson, M. Parrish, J Perry, R. Pouilliard. Eighth ,Row-J. Renfro, R. Schnelle, G. Sumner, A. Verhoeven P. Walton. Ninth Row-C. Wilson, M. Wisecup, B. Wright. THE NEOPHYTES First Row, left to right-M. Myers fpresidentj, G. Scott fvice- presidentj, W. Canaday Csecretary and treasurerj, E Beauvois KS. C. Rep.J. Second Row-D. Alcorn, E. Bantz, W. Berge, E. Bolton, F. Boyer J. Brant, M. Cadle. Third Row-P. Canelle, R. Cessna, H. Cline, V. Cole, J. Cunning- ham, B. Darling, M. Dearth. Fourth Row-H. Dukes, G. Eldridge, C. Fitzsimmons, D. Fitz- simmons, D. Fourez, R. Fourez, J, Hadley. Fifth Row-D. Hadley, W. Hawkins, T. Hazelbaker, N. Hill, M Hockenberry, B. Kilbury, B. Kinney. Sixth Row-L. Kennedy, VF. Lane, N. Long, L. Lomax, P. Lomax L. Ludwig, J. Mendenhall. Seventh Row-B. Myrick, D. Miller, C. Miller, D. Moulton, L Myers, B. Nelson, H. Peugh. Eighth Row-B. Pollock, C. Pruitt, B, Rice, N. Richter, F. Ritter J. Rogers, B. Schnorr. Ninth Row-R. Smith, J. Thompson, K. Van Allen, R. Verhoeven P. Vinson. Tenth Row-H. Walton, M, Walton, H, West, J. Wheeler, J, Witham 7 1 I it 'ff Q' W 1. 3 - ..' , ff W . fw' Q - , Q A 23.1 -' . - ' ' X4 I X ' 'If wg AQ 1 :iff ' A L Q Q X : 5 M .: I A 6 . 32 gx ' V 5 V' v- 1 - , , 'P 5, - A I K 'Q 2 . ' f 4: A fix 4 ' ' ' . ' ' ' '-1 1 1 Q : - I I - Q 1' 1, ai 'Q 1 X 1 ' ' gy' ' 1 ' I Q B V. 5 ,qv .,, ., Q A X . 2- 1 3 Q l N' 4 . ' ' ' X' P ' ' 'W A I - 1 . 'X r 'Q I Q I . . W It C , S , f. , - . I 6 -M ,, , V, Q. - x , 's 1- I x V f X ef - Q JJ'-we fs? -f .. 42' 'ff fi if A af W 4' . i Bei - W1 4..- fvv 4 5 - J , . 9 L r V .1 V 'X 'Q if i.i ' . 2 , . W f 7, A ,.,, YN: ' 4 - , A V . I 1 N I fu xlhwx fx 3' J w ' ::' ? .1 x -q qfirf I ' , 5- Nga, L J .an F , 'T' A X ' -'A 6 2 5u,?: 1. ' s . ' ' 'ff W. ,, Q E5 - 1 s 5 G 5 xdj ,V 1 Q 'YY2 ' , f' Q A ' V A f. ' ' 'z' lj ,sl Q '. A-V ww 4, . ,V N V, 'X ' N r , a - 3 I . 1. vt I , 1,5 .fa .wif KK wg 'u- T .Hill do x 'iq -? km.. x f, in 1 Uggl - ' 'nj sf ' x 'L I ,1 ' 'S pf w 1 aw R vu ? .. -6' I 4 5 4 4 is Q .L ' A A , x f' AE 3 2 v S' 1 ,-, M af' 'Z of x ,V if Q, , 1 N PL 23, fa 9, fm 'W ? 1 A vii I W an ER' .1 Q Q I . V1 Y, TL .x ..WN: Y M ' 44 '55 f-6. . ,A -f 1 'S-. if L. gf xgff 'S ,- 3, . 3 FW: .5 5 'if 1' :Y Ka. , Q Q 3 ,, 53. , ,. az 7- - . -F.. :Lx V, -2 ' A i,,,f:5,.,,, ,A ' i W a s .v,- u. ,,' , .J- fa 5 A 5 AC TIVITIES .. ...WAV-V- 1-,...., .,-,,.,.,.- Student Council Takes Over 0. T. l-l. S. President .,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ...... S hirley Alverson Vice-President .............. ....--..------------------ C 1.11055 D2-lbey Secretary-Treasurer .... ...... ..............-..-....-..... N 0 Ima 'Telllel' Advisors ,,,,,,,,,,.Y,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,.,,.,,.,,,,.. Miss Michael, Mrs. Wflght The Student Council began this year with a welcome to our co-sponsor, Mrs. Wright, and to the new members. A system of points was set up whereby members received recognition for their services. The requirement for membership was 100 points at the end of each semester. Through an appeal of the council the administration tried a new method of electing cheeleaders. The students elected them instead of the faculty as in the past. The second annual Homecoming was sponsored by the council and also a pep session and snake dance, the night preceding, in each of the surrounding towns. Some main accomplishments of the year were the visiting of several schools to learn of the projects undertaken by other councils. Also, a student government day Was held at Oakwood on April 15. The officers of the council took the places of the principal, assistant principal, secretary, and teachers. This year the annual Christmas party, a March of Dimes campaign, and a clean-up campaign were sponsored by the Council. Some projects of the year were the framing of the service roll and the lowering of the service flag. One still in progress is ihe building of an archway over the front gate. Girls Learn Charm President ........... .................. H elen Cole Secretary ................. ..... R osalie Harden Huls Group Chairmen ...... Reva Richter Helen Bolton Wanda Coble Mary Patterson Jerry Holden C. H. A. R. M. The purposes of Charm School, the all girl organization, are to give guidance toward self-improvement in personality, in appearance, in social poise, and to aid the girls of Oakwood 'Township High School in choosing a vocation. These purposes were achieved by organizing all girls of the school into one of five different groups: C-harm, H--ealth, A-ctivities, R-efinement, and M-orals and by conducting a series of meetings at which various subjects arc discussed. Members of the club have presented demonstrations of the guidance lessons, and to add variety to the meeting ten minutes has been devoted to special entertainment. Each semester the groups elect two girls to receive the Miss O. T. H. S. honor. As this goes to press only three of the girls have been elected, namely, Mary Lou Patterson, Reva Richter, and Dorothy Brant. Under the capable leadership of its three advisors, Miss Michael, Mrs. Wade, and Miss Riddle, the Charm School members hope that they have contributed to the welfare of the school and student body as a Whole. Bachelors' Club Sponsors Tourney President ................,,.. ,,,-, Secretary-Treasurer , O Group Chairman T Group Chairman KK ,i ' H Group Chairman ....., ,.....,..........,., ,,-.,.-,,,, S .Group Chairman ....... ..,.,...,.,,,,,,..,.,..,,,,,,.,,.,.., Bill O'Banion Don McClure Bob Blackwell Bill LaMar Gene Mitchell Carl Young AdV1S01'S --,-------.--..-..-................... Mr. Koontz, Mr. Wiltsie, Mr. Wayland . The Bachelors Club, under the supervision of our advisors, has provided new interests for our club. Some of them were basketball and track tournaments, and a rifle club. We attended our annual swim at the Y. M. C. A. STUDENT COUNCIL First Row, left to right-S. Alverson, Miss Michael, C. Dalbey, N. Tellier, Mrs. Wright, Mr. Koontz. Second Row, left to right-B. Hobick, J. Davis, W. Richards, M Newtson, J. Thedick, N. lzard, H. Cole, W. Hawkins, L. Goble A. Shroyer, E. Beauvois, L. Hobick, P. Longstreth, J. Boen J. Hammack, L. Newtson, R. Richter. CHARM SCHOOL First Row, left to right-Mrs. Wade, R. Richter, L. Goble, H Bolton, R. Huls, M. Patterson, J. Holden, H. Cole. Second Row-Miss Riddle, Miss Michael. BACHELORS' CLUB First Row, left to right-C, Young, G. Mitchell, D. McClure, B O'Bannion, B. LaMar, N. Crawford. Second Row-Mr. Wiltsie, Mr. Koontz, Mr. Wayland, B. Blackwell. J 7 E- 2 lg? 1 I L i o ll . 9 fd.. 3 u CHARM SCHOOL 6 CC 36 Thespians Crganize Alumni President .,,,,,,M,.,.,,,, ....... W ayne Richards Vice-President ......,.,. ..... N orman CraWf0rd Secretary-Treasurer ..... ...... J uarlita Hammack Program Chairman .A..................................,..-..-.-----,-------- Shirley Alverson Goal of many studious young amateur actors and actresses of O. T. H. S. is to become members of the National Thespian Honor Society. To become a member of the honorary society one must be an active member of Dramatics and have satis- factory scholarship. The new members are initiated into this society during an impressive candlelight service the beginning of each semester. This year the Thespians have been very active and their accomplishments have been many. A party was given April 17, for alumni Thespian members as the first step in a program for the organization of graduate Thespians. This party was the first of its kind to be held at Oakwood High School. Dramatics Club President c,.........,.........,.........,......................V.,. ............ N orman Crawford Vice-President .,......... .......... J o Ann Davis Secretary-Treasurer ...,, ..... W ayne Richards Program Chairman ..,,,,.. .,r...,,,,,,,r,,......................,..,.......... N Orma Tellier Ambitious new members of O. T. H. S. Dramatics Society were selected by tryouts held at the beginning of the year. The spring formal dance, The Oasis, was the highlight of the club's social functions for the year. The junior play cast was directed by Mr, Weir, and presented a variety of three one-act plays, Hugo in a Hurry, Arleigh Engelmann, Mrs. Hale, Johnny Hughs, Sparks, Gene Cary, Hugo, Norman Crawford, Mr. Butler, Shirley Alverson, Mrs. Butler, Bonnie Hobick, maid. 'KMooncalf Mugford cast was, Helen Cole, Etta Mugford, Wayne Richards, Mooncalf, Pat Longstreth, Tabby, Lawanda Goble, Mrs. Lowell, Bill Myers, Caleb Orne. The cast of Shadow of a Dream was Barbara Stringfield, Dorothy Owens, Junior Hunter, Roberts Owens, Reva Richter, maid, Laurel Hobick, chauffeur, Mary Unverferth, Estelle. The senior play cast directed by Miss Ogan, presented Tish on May 14. The cast was as follows: Shirley Alverson, Tish, Helen Cole, Aggie, Reva Richter, Lizzie, Arleigh Engelmann, Ellen Leighton, Norman Crawford, Charlie Sands, Dick Knight, Sheriff Lem Pike, Junior Hunter, Luther Hopkins, Barbara Lane, Callie Hopkins, Bob Wright, Wesley Andrews, JoAnn Davis, Beatrice Trent, LaWanda Goble, Dorice Gaylord, Gene Cary, Denby Grimes, Patricia Longstreth, Charita. Speech Team Takes First At Contest Oakwood's speech team, coached by Miss Ogan, in competition with 13 other schools, brought home a iirst place rating from the county speech contest, held at Georgetown, Feb. 28, Following are the contestants and their ratings: CLASS A Wayne Richards-Extempore ..,. ..... 1 st place Shirley Alverson-Comedy ......,, ,,.. 1 st place Reva RichterHVerse ......................... ,,,,,, 2 nd place Junior Hunter-Original Oration ...........,....... ,,,,,,, 1 st place Helen Cole-Serious .......................,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,.,,,,-, lst place Patricia Longstreth-Orator-ical Declamaticn ...,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2nd place Wayne Richards, Shirley Alverson, Junior Hunter, and Helen Cole advanced to the sectional at Champaign. The play Mooncalf Mugford, coached by Mr. Weir and Miss Ogan, placed second in class A. THESPIANS First Row, left to right--J, Davis, N. Izard, Miss Ogan, M. Newtson, H. Cole. Second Row-N. Crawford, G. Cary, S. Alverson, J. Harnmack, W. Richards, J. Hunter. DRAMATICS CLUB First Row, left to right Davis, Miss Ogan, N. Crawford, W. Richards, W. Hawkins. Second Row-B. Lane, C. Gibson, K. Baker, P. Mauck, M. Jones, S. Kilbury. Third Row-C. Hawkins, B. -A. Shroyer, J. Gibson, N. Tellier, J. Miller, L. Myers, B. Stringfield, B. Hobick, W. Holden, M. See, D. Cannon, D. Knight, L. Newtson, M. Unverferth, P. Longstreth, C. O'Banion, A, Engelnnann. Fourth Row-H. Cole, L. Goble, M. Patterson, M. Newtson, R. Richter, J. Holden, N. Izard, J. Hammack, S. Alverson, J. Flannery. Fifth Row-M. Minser, G. Cary, L. Hobick, J. Ellis, B. LaMar, J. Thedick, B. Blackwell, B. Wright, A. Knight, P. Hadley, J. Hunter. SPEECH TEAM Left to right-P. Longstreth, R. Richter, S. Kilbury, W. Richards Q J. Hunter, B. Lane, M. Jones, H. Cole, S. Alverson, Miss Ogan. 615 6 H Ah hi hjn Large Crowd Enjoys Festival Spotlight of the year's musical activities was centered on our spring festival sponsored by the music department and directed by Miss Michael. The feeling of spring prevailed everywhere and the band, with its 40 members opened the program. Our majorettes, Joyce Gibson, -Reita Seyfert, and Coralie O'Banion gave an excellent exhibition of their talent. However, we regret that our head majorette, Pat Longstreth, was ill at the time. The beginning girls' glee club symbolized springtime by presenting scenes from Holland. A bit of Ireland was presented by the beginning boys' glee club. Jimmy Culp sang a solo and a tap dance was given by J. Harnmack, J. Gibson, and J. Davis. Our beginning band has progressed greatly this year and their music was very I enjoyable. Dances, Make-Believe and We Were So Young, were given by the advanced glee clubs. The soloists were Normalee Izard, Marion Minser and Gene Cary. The advanced boys glee club sang two numbers, Make-Believe, and The Desert Song. The girls' glee club sang Wanting You and Summertime, I'm Falling In Love With Someone was sung by the mixed chorus. The program closed with the singing of Moore-Lizst's unforgettable Night, BOYS' GLEE CLUB First Row, left to right-N. Crawford, M. Minser, D. McClure, W. Richards. Second Row-J. Cessna, K. Gillen, D. Cannon, P. Smith, Miss Michael, J. Culp, T. Hawkins, J. Mullens, R. Pichon. Third Row-NE. Farnun, L. Hobick, G. Holycross, J. Hazelbaker, L. Verhoeven, D. Teel, P. Hadley, G. Cary. Fourth Row-F. Lane, B. Cessna, C. Fitzsimmons, G. Scott, L. Kennedy, J. Witham, B, Kilbury, J. Hadley. Fifth Row-F. Boyer, D. Fitzsimmons, D. Hadley, B. Darling, C. Pruitt, H. Peugh, C. Miller, F. Ritter, E. Bolton, J. Mendenhall. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB First Row, left to right-B, Lane, S. Kilbury, M. Unverferth, L, Goble, B. Hobick, D. Brant, Second Row-K. Walton, J. Lindsey, H. Cole, A. Engelmann, B. Cunningham, J. Longstreth, K. Baker, J. Gibson, A. Shroyer, Miss Michael, E. Illk, M. Wisecup, M. See, I. Nelson, C. Hawkins, W. Hawkins, N, Izard, K. Rogers, L. Laflen. Third Row--R. Seyfert, C. Wilson, N. Dale, P. Hannah, N. Cork, P. Longstreth, M. Patterson, J. Hammack, J. Davis, E. Halfyard, B. Knight, M. Moulton, N. Tellier, T. Tellier, C. O'Banion, W. Holden, M. Jones. Fourth Row-H. Bolton, R. Smith, G. Eldridge, H. Dukes, E. Beauvois, L. Ludwig, W. Canaday, P. Vinson, K, Van Allen, N. Hill, N. Richter, B. Nelson, T. Hazelbaker, J. Wheeler. Fifth Row-M. Walton, L. Myers, N. Long, B. Rice, B. Schnorr, H. Cline, D. Moulton, L. Lomax, M. Dearth, M. Hockenberry, P. Lomax, P. Canelle, J. Hawkins, V. Cole, D. Fourez, J. Rogers, M. Cadle, J. Brant. BAND Members of the band are as follows: J. A. Davis, P. Lomax, D. Brandt, J. Longstreth, M, L-. Unverferth, B. Hobick J. Renfro, P. Vinson, C. Wilson, I. Nelson, D. Fourez, B. Schnoor, J. Barr, R Dedlow, D. Teel, M. Moulton, C. Hawkins, D. Cannon, M. lVisecup, L. Lomax, W Hawkins, N. Tellier, W. Hawkins, B. Knight, W. Richards, K. Van Allen, T. Tellier L. Myers, M. L. Patterson, V, Fourez, M. Newtson, P. Walton, R. Pichon, J. Mullen, D. Moulton, M. Parrish, N. Crawford, M. See, D. Melton, E. Illk, J. Swaim, C. Dalbey dlum majors-P. Longstreth, J, Gibson, R. Seyfert, C. O'Bannion. 35. H C9 -ae'ac:1 ? P if IP!! N i District Contestants Win Ratings On April 3, six contestants Went to Urbana High School to take part in the District Music Contest. Each event was given one of five ratings from Division I to V respectively with no more than two persons to bc awarded Division I rating regardless of how many competed. The contestants from Oakwood received the following ratings: Gene Cary, division I in medium boys' voiceg Wayne Richards, division II in pianog Normalee Izard, division II in medium girls' voiceg Marion Minser, division II in boys' low voiccg Joyce Gibson, division II in baton twirling, and Jimmy Culp, division III in boys' medium voice. Gene Cary and his accompanist, Wayne Richards, later competed at Charleston where he received second rating. Small Oak Grows From Mighty Acorn This year the Acorn staff has published a bigger and better annual. More snap pages were added, and there was a variety in the way the pictures were taken. The Campus Leader page and the Talent Poll page were added attractions. The purple and white padded cover was an improvement over last year-'s. Also included were a different kind of photographic division pages and variety of titles. News Statt Improves Paper The Oak News staff was composed of members of the Journalism class. Co- editors Norma Cork and Wayne Richards had as their main objective the idea of making the newspaper more interesting. To do this, attractive headings were placed on each page, the editorial page was revised, and more names were used throughout each issue. Miss Michael and Mr. Newtson served as advisors and deserve much credit for the success of the newspaper. MUSIC CONTESTANTS Left to right-P. Longstreth, J. Gibson, M. Minser, N. Izard, J. Culp, W. Richards, G. Cary, M. Newtson. THE SQUIRRELS First Row, left to right-J. Davis fbus. managerj, A. Shroyer fco-editorj, M. Newtson fco-editorj, J, Holden ftypistj. Second Row-H. Cole Qcirculation, adv.J, N. Izard lhumor, typistj, N. Cork fhumor editorj, L. Goble fsenior editorj, Miss Riddle fadvisorj, V. Knight fsportsl, J, Rice fcalendarj, Mr. Weir ladvisorl. Third Row-L. Smith fsenior willj, E. Myers fsenior willj, V. Fourez falumnij, C. Hawkins Qreporterj, P. Longstreth Qass't. editorj, A. Engelmann fass't. editorj, N. 'Tellier falumnij, M. Coon treporterj, C. Miller freporterj, B. Ellis freporterj, P. Mauck freporterj. Fourth Row--S, Alverson Qhumorj, M. Patterson fhumorj, J. Hammack freporterj, M. Unverferth freporterj, G. Scott fsportsl, B. Gibson fsports editorj, H. Bolton freporterj, W. Hawkins freporterj, P. Carlton fsophomore editorj, B. Hobick Casst. bus. managerj. Those not appearing in picture: D. Brant fiunior editorj, B. LaMar fadv.D, B. Stringfield fart, editorj, B. Dedlow Csnap editorj, D. McClure. THE NEWSHOUNDS First Row, left to right-J. Hammack, Miss Michael, N. Cork, Mr. Newtson, J. Davis, B. Knight. Second Row-C. O'Banion, T, Tellier, S. Alverson, W. Richards, G. Cary, R. Pichon, A. Shroyer, L. Goble. Third Row-M, Newtson, N. Tellier, C. Young, D. McClure, J. Boen, K. Cramer, R. Richter. Fourth Row-C. Hawkins, V. Fourez, P, Canelle, J. Holden, L. Smith, E, Myers, N. Izard. if 0 v V' 3f.-f. 1' 170 ,xxsi Q f ,Q 4, h. I -.L Q. lo ,- 01: O 'L Q Future Farmers Take Prize Money President ,,,-,..,,,,-. ....... B ill O'Banion Vice-President .... '--V-- R 0b91't ViUS0Y1 Secretary .......... 7V-,--- P hilip Smith Treasurer 4.,,,, ,777 J erry Holycross Repgrter ,,,,, ,,,,,,,r.. T Om HaWkll1S Sentinel ,,.,A,, ,,,,,,,,, , U ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,-,,,,,,. E dward Farnum Advisor ..,.............,.,,,,...r,..,,,.,,.....,,...........,,,.r,.,...........w.,r.......... Mr. Cessna The 'Oakwood F. F. A. opened up with all guns at the Vermillion County Fair at Danville last July, taking a large share of the prize money in most of the divisions. The Officers' Training School was attended at Georgetown this year by the officers and by Mr. Cessna. A pot luck supper was held Mar. 12, to which all people interested in the Oakwood F. F. A. were invited. Approximately 90 persons attended the supper, after which three greenhands were initiated into the chapter. Joe Hazelbaker represented the Oakwood chapter at section 14 public speaking contest on March 19, in a class of nine. Bolton Receives Crown The Oakwood F. F, A. presented its annual Harvest Moon Ball this year on Nov. 21. This was a semi-formal dance with music provided by Al Allison's band. The queen was elected by the amount of corn which was brought in for her. Helen Bolton, a junior, received the most corn and reigned as queen of the hall. Her attendants were Jo Ann Davis, senior, Minta See, sophomore, and Wilhela Canaday, freshman. Girls Study Homernaking President ............. ............. A nita Shroyer Vice-President .... .... P atricia Longstreth Secretary ............... ...... C atherine Hawkins Treasurer ................. ........ P atricia Cessna Scrap Book Editor ..... .... L aWanda Goble Songleader ..............................................,........,...,........,......... Norma Coik Advisor ........................................,,....................,....................... Mrs. Wade The Oakwood chapter of the Future Homemakers of America carried out numer- ous activities during the year in connection with their organizational aim. The money-making project of the club was selling refreshments for the Home- coming dance. Pat Longstreth and Norma Cork attended the district meeting at the Y. W. C. A. Many suggestions and ideas were brought back to the girls from this meeting. The members honored Mrs, Joe Davis by electing her their chapter mother for the year 1947-1948. On March 9, the F. H. A., with their chapter mother and the F. F. A. boys, attended the Farm and Home Week held at the University of Illinois. The new members were welcomed in a formal initiation held on April 23. Hot Lunch Program A class was organized to handle the project, to plan the meals and study dietician work. Those enrolling received a half credit for their work. Mrs, Wade, Mr. Koontz, Miss Riddle, and Mr, Newtson are the advisors. Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Laflen directed the processing of the food. One project has been cleaning the kitchen, trying to make the kitchen more sanitary, such as painting the interior. The program has advanced greatly and ncxi year we hope for many improvements. FUTURE FARMERS First Row, left to right-B. O'Banion, R. Vinson, P, Smith, J. Holy cross, T. Hawkins, Mr, Cessna. Second Row-H. Mullins, A. Knight, D. Knight, N. Crawford, G Holycross, K. Chestnut, W. Richards, J. Hazelbaker, .L Kennedy, A. Payne, R. Fourez, W. Cox. Third Row-R. Grimes, J. Barr, C, Miller, B. Cessna, B, Darling E. Farnum, L. Ludwig, G. Cox, W. Musson, J. Cessna, M Myers, W. Berge, C. Fitzsimmons. THE QUEEN AND HER COURT Left to right--P. Smith, J. Davis, B. O'Banion, H. Bolton, M. See J. Holycross, W. Canaday, T. Hawkins. HOMEMAKERS First Row, left to right-L. Goble, P. Longstreth, NC. Hawkins, A. Shroyer, P. Cessna, N. Cork. Second Row-D. Brant, M. See, T, Tellier, J. Longstreth, Mrs. Wade, J. Holden, R. Seyfert, E. Holden, A. Engelmann. Third Row-P. Carlton, M. Ncwtson, N. Tellier, R. Richter, G Holden, M. Moulton, J. Davis, V. Fourez, I. Nelson. i PM A ,. G. A. A. Promotes Sportsmanship President ,,,,,,,,, .... J uanita Hammack Vice-President .......... ----.--- J QFYY Holden Secretary-Treasurer .... .... E dith Holden Advisor .......................................... ......................---.---,,----.--- M 1'S. Wfight The purpose of the Girls' Athletic Association is to promote athletics, good health habits, and sportsmanship. Interclass tournaments were held on Jan. 26 and Feb. 9. Seniors placed first, sophomores second, juniors third, and freshmen fourth. The players of the winning team were awarded miniature basketballs, The Vice-Versa Dance, held on March 19, was the main event of the year. Librarians Take Field Trip The Junior Librarians Club, consisting of all student assistants, was re-organized the first of this year with 25 members. Completion of one year of work in the library entitles a student to own and wear a club pin. The officers elected at the first meeting were: president, Barbara Stringfieldg vice-president, La Jean Jones, secretary-treasurer, Louise Smith, reporters, Norma Richter and Evelyn Myers. The club activities included a Christmas party and gift exchange given in December. Miss Williams, the advisor, was presented with a pin as a token of appreciation. The members of the club with the advisor went on a field trip in April, visiting the Urbana High School library and the University of Illinois library. School Adds Equiment To Nurses' Room The student nurses are girls who, for the most part, are interested in nursing as a career. Each girl signs for a period of the day and she is responsible for taking care of the sick students that period. This year the room was freshly painted and an ironing board and iron added to the supplies, enabling the nurses to keep the linens fresh and clean. Office Girls Held Principal Office staff members have been very busy this year in aiding Mr. Koontz and Mrs. Cannon with their work. They take care of the less important tasks in the office and deliver messages. The girls volunteer for this work. OFFICE STAFF Left to right-L. Smith, C. Hawkins, A. Engelmann, Mrs. Cannon R. Huls, B. Hawkins, N. Dale, H. Cole, P. Cessna. LIBRARIANS CLUB First Row, left to right-E. Halfyard, A. Engelmann, M, Walton B. Stringfield, L. Smith, E. Myers, Miss Williams. Second Row-P. Carlton, D. Moulton, W. Hawkins, L. Ludwig N. Richter, L. Laflen, K. Walton, M. Hockenberry, N. Long' P. Walton, D. Hoaks. Those not appearing in picture: L. Myers, K. Van Allen, P. Vinson L. Jones, R. Pouilliard, N. Sadler, P. Canelle. STUDENT NURSES Left to right-K. Baker, P. Walton, E. Halfyard, J. Gibson, E Illk, N. Tellier, A. Shroyer, P. Carlton. 1 1 1 'IEE r ,' l 4,-A Z S L' 'W' .N .J K X. X ' v 'I' Q, ' 1 .AX ATHLETICS Q v ,F Griololers Finish Rugged Season WHAT A GAME Oakwood 6 Sept, 12 Danville 13 Oakwood High, with spirits high, almost succeeded in upsetting a strong Danville eleven. The game was played before a near-capacity crowd and in a driving rain at the Danville gridiron. Oakwood drew first blood on a smash off tackle by Newtson but failed in the extra point attempt. The rest of the half was played on even terms with neither team scoring. ln the third quarter Danville finally succeeded in breaking the ice by scoring a touchdown and an extra point which put them out in front 7-6. Again, in the fourth quarter, Danville scored another touchdown sparked by Dee Dee George's 70-yard run. The extra point attempt was no good and the game ended 125-6 in favor OI Danville. Wright, Gooch, Myers, Thedick, and Newtson played a splendid game for Oakwood. COLD FEET Oakwood 0 Sept. 19 Hoopeston 25 Oakwood, obviously suffering a let down after playing Danville to a standstill, hardly got a start in this game as Hoopeston scored three touchdowns and one extra point in the second quarter and another touchdown in the third quarter. Herb Neatherly was the scoring ace for Hoopeston, getting two touchdowns. Oakwood's only threat was in the last quarter when they drove to the one-foot line but failed in the attempt. COULD BE BETTER Oakwood 6 Sept. 26 Catlin 6 Oakwood High, seeking their first victory of the season, could only get a tie with a strong Catlin eleven. The game was played on even terms most of the way until Catlin scored on a five yard smash off tackle by Gene Martin, who, a few plays before, had intercepted a flat pass intended for substitute back Jack Perry and ran the ball back approximately 351 yards beiore he was finally stopped. Gene Mitchell, Oakwood tackle, blocked the try for extra point. Oakwood's lone touchdown came in the second quarter when Oakwood recovered a Catlin fumble on the two yard line. Then fullback Ken Cramer took the ball over. Wright's place kick attempt for the extra point failed. FINALLY Oakwood 19 Oct. 10 Schlarman 0 Oakwood High, after two weeks of strenuous practice, finally got into the win column by defeating Schlarman Catholic High of Danville at Danville High, 19-O. It was a well fought game from start to finish with Oakwood getting the first touchdown resulting from a fumble on the kickoff by the Hilltoppers on their own 40-yard line. Wright delivered the first touchdown for Oakwood with the try for extra point failing. ln the second quarter 'Wright went over for Oakwood S second touchdown. The try for extra point failed again. Newtson played a good defense game, intercepting two Schlaiman passes that might have been touch- downs. In the fourth quarter Wright passed 20 yards to Mariage who went over for Oakwood's third touchdown. Myers went ovcr right tackle for the extra point. John Thedick, Oakwood fullback, was injured and will be out the rest of the season. Everyone got to play for Oakwood. VARSITY FOOTBALL First Row, left to right-G. Cary, P. Smith, K. Bolton, L. Hobick, B. Wright, A. Knight, L. Newtson. Second Row-Mr. Wayland, F. Melton, J. Boen, C. Nichols, W. Cox, H. Peugh, Mr. Wiltsie. Thir'd Row-J. Ellis, G. Mitchell, C, Young, J. Thedick, K. Cramer, L. Mariage. Fourth Row-J. Cox, C. Mitchell, S. Gooch, B, Myers, J. Perry. O CLUB First Row, left to right-L. Hobick, S. Cramer, J. Ellis, B. Blackwell, B. LaMar, G. Poynter, W. Cox, B. O'Banion. Second Row-Mr. Wayland, J. Hughs, B. Wright, G. Mitchell, F. Melton, J. Thedick, K. Cramer, C. Young, Mr. Wiltsie. Third Row-H. Peugh, L. Newtson, K. Bolton, N. Crawford, S. Gooch, L. Mariage, J. Boen, C. Mitchell, A. Knight, B. Gibson, J. Perry. VARSITY BASKETBALL First Row-S. Gooch, B. LaMar, J. Thedick, B. Blackwell, B. Wright, L. Newtson. Second Row-Coach W. E. Wayland, C. Mitchell, R. Vinson, K. Bolten, K. Cramer, A. Knight, Coach 'W. E. Wiltsie. qdafi-if JO, FH 00-95 ,4- abs 00 ., Jn hz. F. , 3 f X s.. i ', f 5-K I. , L13 925 ' s.f2.f N G! ee 1 'f ---,vw-1 - x .. . 4-HM aw? fm - Y- fn- rw' .. K it A . .nhl ae ' 1 . ' eff , N . 1 x R I 5927 f ld'-3, L . ' 2 '-.xmgir va. ' j.- W -'f:'1:4?f ' f..- A .,.L. , , Q fjf'2??gL'?'?'v?5 .Y A iF .. me -fsfpf' swww. .. , N w W wg: favs , ' ,-'iff I '. .. , 5 a 5 -Q lqgifif A-lsfifffa w, at ' A 4 ff f3'Ef3f11--7 '??-W 5 Y I Z . . , '1. . 2 My-Q .15--f:y J,fJj 1 HR as T eam Q n r' yy.: . H , o -. '51 -' -' 7 , ' Y ' ' . Mumba af? ffma,-',,f .ff XWWM Q ffawm Slibfukfvi' ' 'Q ff' ' nl' .,-Q X X I K .53 1 ,. . , 'K I X. L ' T--'Jf' .45 - V M55 Q ' ' 'Shi J' ,-Er 4 JC? 'W ' .f L - 9 2 I S-Q 1 .1 1 N wt, ,,..-.J , .Q S wg 5-2 w e - qw ,Y V, A 7,44 uw ,x N J e -1' ,J V' 7 w 9- ' .wi . f 'f . . .- wgtfsffe 3' if Www ' I ffzamm Zffuidl- jgwgf A X , ,MT- ' , if E V . X l Q P i C . Q' eff' ' ' 'uint 1 Rx Q ' .-jf 1' , K A , av - - .'.':,Z'lxf-7 , 1 , X ' X 'L H 33:--fig, X . X ' , W .V , ,' 194- 3? ' ' L.4 ,AqQg1, V fp- 4. .fm ' f x. V . - 4- if ' . ,:v!,.4 , Y 43, .' 7. , 11 1 . . -' ' 4, gf' CJ. 5 x ' . - ' fgnflf- b A f Aw-7 '. ' Q' J - ,L V ,. wg 7' ,Ip 'C fa ' ' ,Gifif-T1 V - 'ISK a' A-1: - . -' f - , 4 1 a - 1-4 .- -. - ,V '47 'f ' n , .J , MP? W- ff ' ff - - - -'wi wvfp KA - . vp 51, ' - v' .. 74.31 1.34 -11 Navi , --t-4 - ' - .4 - M - .6-, iii' ..' -1-:N-fm . .M rf. ' -- was Q. em: xmwzf g.PW,,f awww Football PRETTY GOOD Oakwood 12 Oct, 18 Rossville 0 Seeking their second victory of the season, Oakwood traveled to Rossville for a game with the Bobcats. In the first quarter, Newtson scored on a smash off right tackle. Wright's extra point pass to Cramer was no good. Charles Mitchell intercepted a pass on Rossville's 40-yard line and ran the ball back to the 20-yard line. Then on the next play Wright threw a pass to John Boen who caught the ball just before he stepped out of bounds on Rossville's 25-yard line. Myers then went over for Oakwood's second touchdown. The try for extra point failed. The second half was played on even terms with neither team being able to score. Red Nichols, Oakwood guard, recovered a Rossville fumble on Rossville's own 20-yard line, but Oakwood wasn't able to capitalize on this. In three years Oakwood has scored 58 points against Rossville while they haven't scored any against us, NOT SO GOOD Oakwood O Oct. 24 Westville 19 Westville High, seeking revenge over the beating that Oakwood gave them last year, had little trouble in defeating Oakwood as they scored freely. Oakwood's backfield failed to click as Westville's pass receivers got in back of our defense quite often. In the second half, Oakwood wasn't able to get within Westville's 30-yard line. NICE HOMECOMING Oakwood 19 Friday, Oct. 31 Ridgefarm 7 The game had hardly got started before Ridgefarm scored a touchdown on a smash off tackle. Extra point pass was good. With the score 7-0 in favor of Ridgefarm, Oakwood got the ball on the kickoff but on a fumble by Newtson, Ridge- farm recovered. Oakwood then recovered a fumble by Ridgefarm and drove down the field finally scoring on a plunge from the one-foot line by fullback Ken Cramer. Myers' drop-kick extra point was good. The score at half-time was 7-7. At the start of the second half, Oakwood recovered a Ridgefarm fumble, marched down the field, and scored on a pass from Wright to Mariage. Extra point no good. Oakwood got the ball rolling again as Wright threw another pass to Mariage, but he was stopped on the one-foot line. After three unsuccessful plays, Myers went over. Again no extra point was scored. Myers 14, Newtson 12, Mariage 12, and Wright 6. Boys lost by graduation are C. Young, G. Mitchell, J. Boen, S. Gooch, S. Cramer, G. Cary, C. Nichols, J. Thedick. Basketball 1947-1948 OAKWOOD'S SCORING Free Free W Free Throws Throws Throws Personal Total Games Baskets Made Attempted Made Fouls Points Thedick 22 82 33 82 .40 W Wright ........,. 23 67 60 108 .5602 Lamar .. 22 68 31 72 .43 70 Blackwell 20 70 I 25 47 V .53 W Newtson 23 44 19 49 .3665 Cramer 21 26 11 23 .4775 Myers .... 13 16 15 31 ASW Bolton .. 18 14 7 13 .54'W Gooch .. 19 12 2 12 .1712 Knight ., 16 8 6 20 BOW Marriage 2 2 0 0 .0092 Hobick .. 4 1 0 0 .oofh Boys lost by graduation are: Thedick, LaMar, Blackwell, Gooch. Mariage and Hobick played mostly on the reserves getting to play in only a few varsity games. BASKETBALL 1947-1948 Oakwood 37 November 25 Rossville 41 For the first game of the season Oakwood traveled to Rossville. This game was very exciting throughout with Oakwood coming out on the short end of a 41-37 score. Ken Cramer and Bill LaMar led Oakwood in scoring, each getting eight points. The reserves lost 33-14. Oakwood 26 December 2 Fairmount 35 For their second game of the season, Oakwood traveled to Fairmount. Oakwood led at the end of the first quarter, but as the game progressed Fairmount climbed into the lead and as the horn sounded Fairmount was on top 36-26. Although Bob Blackwell twisted his ankle in the third quarter and remained out the rest of the game, he led Oakwood in scoring with 9 points. The reserves lost a good game 18-13. N 'Q 'A 44X1! AZ up .91-dyamw .mmf saw Mfmkdafw Sf Jgfbndjmgdf ' fv ' 4 ' ' , ., 'L Ni. l c ' ' f K 'aw , W .lk A F . a Q- M 9 5 ,f gf 1 ., ing - f ' ?' A A if N Hfuafre WI-U8 ,ZW an 0315 Basketball 1947-1948 Oakwood 29 December 5 Westville 31 The host team entertained Westville here Friday night. It was a very close game all the way with Oakwood leading at the half 11-10. As the game progressed Westville maintained a lead and came out on the front end of the score as the game ended. LaMar led the scoring for Oakwood as he pushed nine points through the hoop. Oakwood reserves won a close game 22-21, Oakwood 45 December 9 Schlarman fDanvi1lej 38 Seeking their first victory of the season, Oakwood traveled to Danville to play Schlarman Catholic High at Washington Grade School. Oakwood started out good leading at the half 24-15. As the game went along, Oakwood kept increasing their lead and as the final horn sounded they were out in front 45-38. Myers led Oak- wood's attack with 12 points followed closely behind by Wright with 11 points. Oakwood was very hot on free 'throws making 19 out of 25 attempts. Oakwood's reserves won 47-15. In this game the reserves made 13 out of 18 free throws. Oakwood 37 December 12 Catlin 42 Oakwood journeyed to Catlin tonight for a game with the Wolverines. As the game went along Catlin went ahead. The game was close all the way and as the final horn sounded Catlin was on the long end of the score 42-37. After Blackwell went in the game the fourth quarter, the Comets started rolling but the game ended too quickly. LaMar again led the scorers with 13 points. The Glory Boys were defeated 26-23. Oakwood 56 December 18 Armstrong 57 Oakwood traveled to Armstrong tonight to engage the Armstrong five. The game was very close all the time and the victor wasn't decided until in the overtime when Armstrong outscored Oakwood 6-5. Blackwell had 15 points and Wright 13 to lead Oakwood in scoring. The reserves lost 39-21. Oakwood 40 December 26 Newman 48 Oakwood played Newman in the first game of the Newman Christmas tournament. Oakwood led at the end of the first quarter but as the game progressed Newman slowly moved ahead leading at the half 29-23. Newman got pretty hot in the second half scoring 19 points while Oakwood scored 17 points. Thedick scored 13 points and Blackwell 10 for Oakwood. Oakwood 68 December 27 Westfield 20 In the second game Oakwood played Westfield, a small weak team that had lost the night before to Hindsboro. Oakwood played a good game scoring freely in each quarter. At the half the score was 23-9. In the last four minutes Coach Wiltsie let the reserves play. Laurence Mariage fouled out in the last quarter. Thedick scored 11 points and LaMar 10 points. Basketball 1947-1948 Oakwood 33 January 2 Westville 39 Oakwood traveled to Westville for a game after coming back from Newman with the third place trophy. Oakwood didn't play very well this game obivously being tired after vacation. The Comets were behind the entire game. LaMar scored 11 points and Thedick eight to lead Oakwood in scoring. The Glory Boys won again 30-19. Oakwood 37 January 9 Armstrong 35 After being defeated once this year by Armstrong, Oakwood made a valiant comeback. From the start of the game until the end it was a see-saw battle with one team being in front and then the other. The game had to be played into an overtime and when these three minutes were played the score was still tied 35-35. Then the game went into a sudden death with the team scoring the next point, the winner. Oakwood got this next point on a field goal by Thedick. Wright led Oakwood in scoring with 10 points. The reserves lost 25-12. Oakwood 58 January 13 Ridgefarm 61 Oakwood played host to Ridgefarm in a very thrilling game. Oakwood led at the half 35-27 and at the end of the third quarter 48-42 but was not able to keep this pace as Ridgefarm came out in front 61-58. Thedick scored 16 points and LaMar 10 to lead Oakwood in scoring. Four of the varsity left the game on personals. The reserves won 35-29. Oakwood 54 January 16 Rankin 30 This game proved to be about the easiest game of the season because of the disability of Rankin to hit and the lack of height and playing ability. Thedick scored 14 points, Blackwell 12 and Newtson 10 to lead Oakwood in scoring. Reserves lost 30-29. Oakwood 30 January 23 East Lynn 35 This game saw East Lynn hold a commanding lead throughout the game. East Lynn's height had a major advantage in this game because they had three boys over six feet. Thedick scored eight points for Oakwood. The reserves lost 34-24, Oakwood 43 January 27 Fairmount 37 After three years the County Tournament returned to Oakwood. Bleachers were secured by Mr. Wayland from Danville to be put on the stage and used as extra seating. WDAN, of Danville, broadcast some of the games. Oakwood drew Fairmount in the first game of the tournament and led all during the game, coming out in front 43-37. Oakwood led at the half 25-14. Thedick scored 13 points and Wright 11 to lead Oakwood in scoring. Oakwood 69 January 28 Westville 71 Oakwood advanced to the quarter-finals of the County Tournament but was defeated by Westvillle who drew a bye. Oakwood led during most of the game until the third quarter when Westville forged ahead. Something happened to the new clock, and so the game was called. The score was 67 to 67 thus making an overtime necessary. In the overtime Westville scored 2 points to Oakwood's 4 and came out in front 71-69. Blackwell scored 21 points and Thedick 23 to lead Oakwood in scoring. Thedick was high scorer of the tournament with 36 points. Blackwell pushed 30 points through the hoops. Oakwood 44 February 3 Indianola 40 Oakwood had high hopes of upsetting Indianola because they were favored and had won third place in the county. These hopes proved faithful as Oakwood did defeat Indianola in a very exciting game 44-40. 'Thedick scored 14 points and Wright 12 to lead Oakwood in scoring. J N Q4 M5 MM fa f Q fm , affftwlftan HWMW' 'na X A 5 ff I E fm fail V W A R 9 O 7 X X f Qo . , ,y W ly' f X e. -ai Qzjlfedcik 6623 ! - ? Q., I AQ X- , I - Q A T ' af iw B dkmw ff Q Basketball 1947-1948 Oakwood 41 February 6 Rossville 51 The Comets entertained the Bobcats and led during the third quarter only. At the end of the regulation game the score was tied 39-39. Rossville scored 12 points in the -overtime while Oakwood scored two points. Blackwell scored 15 points to lead Oakwood in scoring. The reserves lost 38-24. Oakwood 47 February 10 Alumni 45 This game was very exciting with the Oakwood varsity holding a commanding lead. In the last quarter the Alumni came up and tied the score 45-all, but with only five seconds to go Newtson dribbled the length of the floor and shot an under- hand shot that went through the basket iust before the horn sounded. Blackwell led Oakwood in scoring with 15 points, The reserves lost a close game 40-32. Oakwood 32 February 13 Hoopeston 54 Oakwood went to Hoopeston to play the Cornjerkers, new champs of Vermilion county. The Cornjerkers had an easy time disposing of Oakwood as the Comets were no match for them. LaMar got 12 points and Wright eight for Oakwood. Herb Neathery gathered 23 points for Hoopeston. The reserves were defeated 32-20. Oakwood 45 February 17 Potomac 51 In a close game at Potomac the Comets were defeated 51-45. Potomac had the upper hand all during the game and came out in front. Wright scored 18 points and Blackwell 10 points. LaMar became ill at the half and stayed out the rest of the game. The reserves lost 38-29, Oakwood 35 February 21 Georgetown 45 The Comets entertained the Buffaloes in a very exciting game. At the half the score was all notched up 17-17. As the game proceeded the Buffaloes slowly pulled ahead and wound up in front 45-35. Wright led Oakwood in scoring with 10 points. The reserves lost 38-22. Holstine scored 23 points for Georgetown. Oakwood 37 'February 24 Ridgefarm 47 Oakwood traveled to Ridgefarm for a game with the Bulldogs. This was the last regular game for the Comets before the regional. The Oakwood team started out playing very ragged and were behind all the time. The closest Oakwood came to Ridgefarm was 21-15 in the first quarter. Wright again led Oakwood in scoring with 18 points. The reserves lost 38-29. Oakwood 39 March 3 Georgetown 40 Oakwood drew Georgetown in the first game of the regional tournament and were defeated in one of the best played games this year. Georgetown had a fair lead all during the game until the last few minutes when Oakwood finally surged ahead. Oakwood led by one point with five seconds to go when Don Finley grabbed the ball out of the air and pushed it back through the basket for two points thus enabling Georgetown to defeat the Comets 40-39. This game ended the current season of the Comets. Oakwood's record this year was eight wins and 15 losses. Oakwood F 8z S March 6 Armstrong F 8z S Oakwood drew Armstrong in the first game of the freshman and sophomore tournament and after a hard battle gave way to the Armstrong five. Armstrong led during the entire game. In the last quarter Oakwood started to roll but wasn't able to overtake Armstrong. Scott scored 11 points and Perry nine to lead the freshmen and sophomores in scoring. 28 2'lghe tournament was won by Ridgeform who beat Rossville in the final game 29 8 17 23 30 3 7 16 24 31 10 14 19 21 21 27 4 12 18 23 24 5 vi I One More Year AUGUST Wulp! The drag-line trudges back to Old Alma Mater today! What a life!! SEPTEMBER Rah! Rah! Rah! Three cheers for the cheerleaders, Bonnie, Shirley, and JoAnn elected today. I hear an interesting conversation, Shh! Listen- Mr. Koontz: John, I'm ashamed of you. I never told fibs when I was your age. John Lomax: Really? When did you begin, Mr. Koontz? Open your mouth wider, please! Not you Tellier! This is health examination day and you aren't the first, fifth, or ninth grade, or are you? Aaa-choo! A cyclone? No, Mr, Weir just blew off his cookie duster. OCTOBER Ouch! Oh! What do I have to do? CThe army?J No, just Freshman initiation! Who blew his top now? At least, the roof was off of the Nurses' Room this morning. Watch your temper, gang! What was that streak? Oh! Now I see through the dust. Well, if it ain't Miss Williams looking for her glasses! Happy hunting! Eng. Lit. class has been trying for weeks to find a definition for an optimist and a pessimist. They finally dug up an answer today. Pessimist-a man who wears a belt AND suspenders. Optimist-a man who wears neither! Hail! Hail! The gang's all here fat homecomingl. NOVEMBER Why is everyone so studious? Oh! I just remembered-it's American Edu- cation Week! Where's my book, quick? Who's Mooncalf? Who had a Shadow of a Dream ? Why is Hugo in a Hurry ? Did you see the junior play? Left, left, left, right, left-no, not giving directions! Just the Christmas parade in which our band played. With a Song in My Heart! Remember the St. Regis Trio? Johnny was real cute! Queens! Attendants, Crowns-What kind of animal kingdom is this? Queen Helen Bolton reigns over the Harvest Moon Ball. -28 Blessed relief! Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER Why, Red Nichols, this is the first time I knew you learned anything besides jokes at school! They should have open house more often. Will wonders never cease? Now, Mr, Newtson has lost something-not glasses, but classes. Shorthand class was playing hide and seek and it seems Mr. Newtson was it, Students ain't the only eaters, Miss Michael forgot 5A Journalism class and ate lunch! Chicken dinner? Gillen! Put that sling shot down cause here comes Santa Claus! -5 There goes my diet! Christmas candy, nuts, oranges-food! JANUARY Mom? I can't possibly go to school, I'm sick. Oh, no you don't stay home today! fSo we came to school.J 'QQ r -- f-Q X . ' ,A-kij q 4-'L' -. H' 1 4,2-V ' - N ' ASAF TT lfauz qw .ffm 19541 afmmaiue-!- ' 41lMll3 Hai' Q ' 53 3 . - ' ' :ks , Ei 5' f -W .1 ' v o- lx' Q-,Q M752 .,. i argl., g.... 3 - uf,q'M,,,,,,,,,,,-, . ' -'W Q 11' A ml , . -r w 5 ' ' ' . . N 4 14 9 ,Q :sa ' . 0 x I Q . gh' h - I gif L .. . ' 4 . 5 i 5 f , V 9lfiQ,'l4l 1 N Y qdtumlyfo kdluwn.-1- 1 - 'lu ' K , : .. A . EiuwWWPW ,.,,, Q f5WlQhQ .. Qagw- a ' Q i it-,Il . B--' . -I 'bl' fl' . A b 'if.:v4'! ' 1.2-in ' ' 'AY' , ,..A:,-gf- Ar ' 1 Q ' Y- I. V .2 :fl ilu! V Q , -M, A' TQ , :U?55 jg ezpwlfmw' 4 Qgimwwwaqfwgg. I ,-X H41 y ,K , .g ' -+1 'l ,m4 .. . T wwmmhn- W ,-. y, M M rw- 1 5 . 'ids mf-gefnmgar 1. I L AL FINA: -A 'Aff Q , 'I L J 4 ..- .If 'I I , 4- - 3,,,,mml5 hh Fi 1. 13' ! 'run' cmugqfy Q,,m ,,, in ' 'll -'-rf. hh! dngw-L chin Mail 1 - ' vi Hand dlhfvrr . 5-5la.1::ff'?7T'9L One More Year 13 Hissss! What's the answer to the second question? I'll probably flunk these old semesters! Will the court please come to order? Defendant take the stand. fAmerican Culture Class Government comes to court of justice.J FEBRUARY 18 Dear Heart Sister, I am 8 ft. by 8 ft. and have green hair and purple eyes Valentine's Day! Leap Year! Catch on? What are you waiting for, girls? Not next year, I hope! Mother, may I present Mrs. Brown? Oh, excuse me while I get Mother's Tea. Swing yore pardner! See Mr. Wiltsie's patches. This ain't a barn dance, just the senior-junior party. Now don't forget to stand straight and talk loud enough, urges Miss Ogan. By the way, Oakwood won first at the district speech contest, Same old thing every dayg today is no exception. pr MARCH Grrrr-Whose bulldog is on the loose? Oh, that's just March, coming in like a lion. Step up and fill your plates everyone. It's all on the F. F. A. fMeat and ice cream at least.j Junior class rings were supposed to have been sent out today. The Vice-Versa dance was quite a success! No wonder! The boys finally surrendered and bought some tickets! Happy Birthday, Mr. Wiltsie. The social problems can be good when they want to be. APRIL Fire! Fire! The school's on fire! April fool! fYou can't be blamed for wishing, can you?J Everyone sing pretty now. Miss Michael still has hopes for us so we made the recital a Go! Don't be so nervous kids-what's there to get so nervous about besides the music contest? Do I want to be a doctor, lawyer, merchant, or a ditch digger? Guess I'll go to the Guidance Conference today at Danville! The Dramatics party is busting out all over. Did you ever see so many flowers? Eeek! Snakes! Step right up and see the Johnson snake display. We did in assembly. Ugh! The Thespian party committees should get a real nice handclap. Senor and Senoritas! May I present the Junior-Senior banquet, Turn about is fair play. Don't be too hard on the sophomores at your party, freshmen. MAY Lots of track today, with the grade school track meet and the District track meet. K'Tish Tush. The senior play turned out to be a great success. 'Class Day- Oh, for the reward of four toil-weary years. The seniors at last are recognized for the geniuses they are. Baccalaureate-a solemn note at last falls on O. T. H. S. seniors. Senior picnic. 6 Semester exams. Commencement. Kenneth Trimble ...... ..... H. M. Albert ...... J. D. Albert .,,.. Bill Bailey ......... Beulah Balbach ,,.... ...... Don Beauvois ..,. Mary Canaday .... Tom Carlton ..... Ferris Cramer ,... Don Crowder ......... ..... Leonard Curtis ..... ..... Evelyn Dodge ,,.. Bette Draper .,.... Glen Dunavan .... Violet Gillen ...... Melvin Gooch ......... ..... Jerry Goodrich ....... ..... Helen Hamilton ..... .,... Louise Harden ..... ..... Lulu Harper .,........, ..... Norman Hawkins Bob Henline ,,...,,. Barbara Hobick ..... ..... James Howie ...... Dorothy Jonah ,,., John Kennedy ..., Molly Lanter ...... Harlan Lee .,...... Gerry McBride ..... .... Clarence Miller ..... .... Joyce Moran ........, ..... Fred Musson .......,..., ..... Mary Jane Musson .,., ..... Kathryn Neff .,....,.. ...,. Millie Poulliard .,... ..... John Ray ,,........,....... ..... Charlotte Robinson Richard Sartain ........ ..... Mildred Schramm Clarence Scott ,,,..,. .... Hazel Scott ,,.,..., Marianna See ....... .... ldabelle Seymour Ioan Shutt ...,..... Beulah Smith .... Bill Smoot ....,..... Charles Snyder ..... ..... Grace Trimmell ..,.. .... Patricia Trimmell Bob Unverferth ,,... .... Beverly Vinson ,.... ..... Delores Wright ...,. ...,. 1947 Alumni Normal University ....,., Woilcing at airport ..... U. of I, Extension ...... Nurses Training .......... Western Brick Co. .... . Mac Murray College ....... Construction work ......... Working at Chuckles ...,.,,. Working on State Road ...... Grill boy at Icerink ......... Waitress at Walgreen's ..,. VVoolworth's ..........,......... Construction work ....... Mrs. Harold Divan ...... Normal, Illinois Danville, Illinois Danville, Illinois St. Elizabeth Hospital Danville, Illinois Jacksonville, Illinois Champaign, Illinois Danville, Illinois Oakwood, Illinois Champaign, Illinois Danville, Illinois Danville, Illinois Oakwood, Illinois Danville, Illinois U. S. Navy ................ ............ G feat Lakf-BS liroger's Grocery ....... ...... D anville, Illinois Bell Telephone Co. ...... ..... D anville, Illinois Home ......................... . ....... Fithian, Illinois Mei? Furniture Co. .... ..... D anville, Illinois Farming ,......,............. ..... D anville, Illinois Main Cut-Rate .......... .... D anville, Illinois Normal University .................. ...... N ormal, Illinois General Electric ,,.............,.,......,.. .,.,. D anville, Illinois Utterbachfs Business College ..... Danville, Illinois Illinois Power Co. ...................... ..... D anville, Illinois Modeling School ..................... ..... C hicago, Illinois Fanning ................................... ..... O akwood, Illinois Eastern State College ................... .... C harleston Illinois Northwestern State Teachers ...... Macomb Illinois Utterbach's Business College ....... Danville, Illinois Farming ..................................... ..... O akwood, Illinois Bell Telephone Co. ................. ..... D anville Illinois Home ...................... ...... N ewtown, Illinois Box Factory ........ .... D anville, Illinois Factory work ....... ..... E lkhart, Indiana Welding Shop .............. .,.... F ithian, Illinois Cromwell Grocery .......... ......... F ithian, Illinois Eastern State College ......... .... C harleston, Illinois Home .,.........,.......,.................. .......... F ithian, Illinois Champaign Beauty School .... .... C hampaign Illinois Commercial Business College ..........,. Champaign, Illinois Mrs. Calvin Condon ............. ....... P otomac, Illinois Commercial Business College ............ Champaign, Illinois Working .................................,........ Bloomington, Illinois Construction work ................ ........ D anville, Illinois Vfestern Union ,................. ........ C hicago, Illinois Mrs. George Unverferth ...... ....... O akwood, Illinois Mrs. Paul Renfer ........... ...... O akwood, Illinois Farming ................. ......... F ithian, Illinois B. I. School .....,... Vfoclworfh's ,,......,..,...., Sniderls Coifon Shop ,... . Washington, D, C. Danville, Illinois Danville, Illinois .78 Jia-JMU: .AWB Jiflw daueeieu - I I V I ' I I I 2 'va iiilif-im . I I ,, A: fu l Us ii ,I .5 'A g I, I + I I Im A .ifffwuf fam Hudm 772fucZu. .iw S 1 1 59 T 43 A .2150 1 !- '14 ,42',4.,MlfW.A,mf..,-w. T Jmwywpfbabm I Xmumdmdfrr- 11 , IT I ' I my ' ... f e 'L I ' PMI' 'vm I , ,I H l 4 4 V A lq l,ll'Ln.1 gf If '4' 'HV 4. IL A wlalidf Jig MMM! us g,,,,,,,, ff-,gg . ' The Cogs Anita Shroyer, Marilyn Newtson .....,,.,.. , ....... C o-editors Arleigh Engelmann Jo Ann Davis ........ Bonnie Hobick ..i.,...... Robert Dedlow .,.,,.... Barbara Stringfield Associate Editor Business Manager Assistant Busines Manager Photography Art . T. I-I. S. Talent Poll KING AND QUEEN OF O. T. H. S. Bill LaMar and Helen Cole BEST DANCERS Bill Myers and Joyce Gibson BEST SINGERS Gene Cary and Normalee Izard EMILY POST OF O, T. H. S. Wayne Richards and Anita Shroyer ALL AMERICAN BASKETBALL PLAYERS Bill LaMar and Juanita Hammack MOST TYPICAL COUPLE Carl Young and Jerry Holden JACK BENNY AND GRACIE ALLEN Ray Pichon and Thelma Tellier WRITERS Wayne Richards and Norma Tellier BEST GROOMED Charles Nichols and Bonnie Hobick OSCAR AWARD Helen Cole and Norman Crawford PHIL HARRIS AND BETTY HUTTON Charles Nichols and Barbara Stringfield ARTISTS Richard Richter and Pat Canelle Acorn Honors Campus Leaders In an effort to recognize the achievements and contributions of those O. T. H. S. students who most personify the ideals of scholarship, character and leadership the Acorn present a new page, Our Brightest Stars. Students were selected by your Acorn staff and your faculty on the basis of the above three qualifications. We hope that this honor reported on the pages of the yearbook will serve as some small record and incentive for others during the years to come. NN J Z , ,4,v,4. ,.,A .,5- . . D p z jfqtggf 1:1-' H Q, Q- E ,P I, K ' 4' ':' 'fi 2 ...rf N- ' - 322555:,fEf55f:f:EE'l5f'f. -' ' LL' x if 3 sf555?f5 5ffS9-f'5?5?:1 5 L ' 55554 Gritten Hardware Company McCORMICK-DEERING SALES AND SERVICE Household Appliances TELEPHONE 2171 Fithian, Illinois Cromwe11's Store GENERAL MERCHANDISE EveryIJocIy's Dollar Has the Same Value QUALITY - SERVICE - HONESTY Quality Merchandise at Lowest Prices PHONE 2 I 9 I Fithian, Illinois R. C. RUSS HEADLEE -Insurance for every purpose- FIRE - AUTO - LIFE - CASUALTY PHONE 2141 Fithian, Illinois Miss Ogan: Marion, now make a sen- tence with the word fascinatef' Mai-ion Minser: I have a coat with nine buttons on it, but can only fasten eight. Mrs. Wright: 'tIn what condition was Napoleon at the end of his life? Alan Payne Csolemnlyjz Dead, W 0,-ff' - GH! dfadan ffull liao! XM: mym- lfichanag JM'- ' I-'nd Hamlin - ' 'of' L mm Bnfyhfuf , W Hans - gt X - L. .Q 'Q 1 F' 5? . 70:30:64 tavub :hs dau.. , fauna ww. -- 'fflillhftlllb 05' M ww - '- .. 'qv A-f ,X S H KW, . ,X Wk sg 511 X-Q fi' - f IPF? jpaffiw -+f 7 ' f 5' -'12 Qf9fW' 264342-'25 - ' ' ! X' 041142011 Gmfhfage Z4r,l!5,,g-! qw ww' f7f9zf.3f6 Qme L' 4. - ? K-my ., 1,1 .' ' ,, A, 'If ' wk if r ,QQ 'e,, jQ'fA . li ?WLQL WP A Jlozfaa, 77701161 aldpfiahsu 9 . 1 Q 7711066 77hnW.f.r-- - , . , J, ,,,,,,,,,7, .7l26'fmfi9 Jhmunfb Ms IM, 1 adam! fffaqhlf - -'- ssur- P- Kayne! f up: ,E ' i 1 B Q ' 1 ' 4'!55fv f m y , Il- WV M, ' A is e A 2 ' 4 , , , Wm.. ll Pnl 7 7 g -p nl. li ,4 M. I -E ,,v' 5-' Jf,.4,.f.ja,7f ,w'ZT ssfddlh 71721412 11 H ,- 'WMMVMW' E--4-11 I U wa - - 4, fxuleuml N in Radio Sales and Service - Your Farnsworth Radio Dealer- AMALGAMATED ELECTRONICS F. C. KIRK 615 N. Vermilion L. G. KRAFT Phone 428 for Pickup-Delivery Service TAYLOR BROTHERS CADILLAC OLDSMOBILE Always at your service Danville, Illinois Alexander Sporting Goods, Inc. EXCLUSIVE SPORTING GOODS Gym Clothing School Sweaters Fishing and Hunting Equipment LEE ANDERSON CLEVE ALEXANDER WALT DICKERSON Danville Sporting Goods Headquarters for over Thirty Years Phone 614 123 E. Main St. Danville, Illinois REIS-STRAUSS C0. A 1 -- Established Since 1897 - 1 A 1 l 1 1 Danville, Illinois 1 For Boys and Men SQUARE DEAL Everything For the Car TIRE AND AUTO SUPPLY MART Telephone 2501v32 N. Hazel St. Danville, Illinois CAWTHON- l Ol-INSON Compliments of - ' Funeral Home C. A. COX, V. M. D. Fithian, Illinois I AMBULANCE SERVICE QUALITY PORTRAITS BRANSON STUDIOS 'TELEPHONE 2271 21 West Main St. fG1'ound Floorj 9ak'W00d lllirwls Danville, Illinois Hill Lumber Co. 616 North Walnut Street Danville, Illinois PHONE 7 PRAIRIE ACRE FARMS NM ERNEST SEYMOUR AND SONS BULLDOZING LIME SPREADING UAKWOOD, ILLINOIS PHONE 2011 3 i 2. 'gal' ,4ad'zewe SERVICE STATION Sf COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE Fire - Life - Casualty TIRES BATTERIES LUBRICATION Cf TELEPHONE 223 I Oakwood, Illinois TELEPHONE 246 1 Oakwood, Illinois GONES CAFE 6 B i FOUNTAIN DRINKS SANDWICI-IES ICE CREAM - PHONE 2221 - Fithian Illinois Kenneth, Murray and Company Grain CO DANVILLE BETTER PRICES UNION STOCK YARDS ROR FARMERS HAROLD IZARD, Manager Danville, Illinois BUYER: QEVQQQOQCASSES Phones 2161 and 2281 cm-t Afdahl Archie Fanyo Bruce Waldorf Fifhian, Illinois PHONE 7478 RAY DUNN and CUMPANY SALES AND SERVICE KAISER FRAZER 141 North Walnut Street - Danville, Illinois FoR FINE FLOWERS XD CALL 626 Lucille Em-:lm the F LCRIST WQQDIN For 101 East English Street FIRE, WINDSTORM, AUTO INSURANCE Oakwood, Illinois Danville, Illinois Cf' State Bank of Oakwood, Illinois A Bank Account Is the Keystone to Success Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Compliments of MUSIC SHOP RECORDS Victor - Columbia - Decca Capital - Mercury and othe sl-:EET Music All Publishers , l Popular and Standard North Vermlllon Street PHONE 669 5 E. North St. Danville, Illinois Danville, Illinois W. F. SMITH PHIL SMITH WHITE SIDE FARM Fithian, Illinois Breeders of Registered Chester White Swine MILKINGASHORTHORN CATTILE PHONE 2674 HSXEHAFER BREETZ Naiionalslock Yards GULF SERVICE . LIVESTOCK BUYERS n A Main and Logan COMPLETE RADIATOR SERVICE Section St. PHONE 6818 F28--PHONES--6278 Danville, Illinois Danville, Illinois HEREYS WISHING YOU SMOOTH SAILING, SENIORS MORAN'S PAINT-BODY SHOP Wfamu PHONE 8396-J 1432 Warrington Avenue Danville, Illinois Compliments Of RANDALL PAINT AND WALL PAPER STORE PAINTS VARNISHES GLASS WALL PAPER 17 South Hazel Street Danville, Illinois VERMILION COUNTY LIVESTOCK MARKETING ASSOCIATION Roy J. Bottrell, Managei 2548-PHONES-1508 Danville Illinois CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS MN PAT'S GROCERY SWAIM'S Grocery GROCERIES AND MEATS Gulf Gas and Oils 937 Warrington Ave. Danville, lllinois BEAUVOIS BEAUTY sHoP YOU CAN BUY YVITH Permanents-'34-00 UP CONFIDENCE AT BATESTOWN, ILLINOIS PHONE 5554-R3 DANVILLE 7751264 2204. dna. THE Danville's Leading Department Store - Since 1897 - SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. Paints - Varnishes - Wallpaper 109 N. Vermilion Phone 151 Danville, lllinois ELSIEXS SANDWICH SHOP SANDWICHES AND DINNERS OF ALL KINDS 1o1o3n1o1u1o1o Rochester Root Beer and Calif. Orange 116 N. Vermilion St. Danville Winthefs Pastr Sho Y Wedding and Birthday C A K E S Baked to Order 123 North Vermilion Street--Danville, Illinois SCOTT'S BEAUTY SHOPPE COMPLETE BEAUTY SERVICE Phone 3061 Oakwood, Ill. FRED J. WEDDEMANN FANCY MEATS PHONE 197 12 N. Hazel St. Danville, Ill. L. L. LENOVER sALEs AND SERVICE Gasoline Engines Electric Motors Creasing Equipment Air Compressors 1 101 Warrington Ave Danville, Illinois COMPLIMENTS TO THE SENIORS OF '48 .g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..gs.g.g..g..g..g..3..g..g..g..g..g.. GENERAL DUMP TRUCKING PHONE OAKIVOOD-2624 Frank P. Meyer co'0P LUANS EXCLUSIVE sHoEs .fb Vermilion County We Specialize in Stylish Footwear Productlqn predlt Association for High School Students 114 N. Walnut 19 N. Vermilion Danville, Ill. Danville, Illinois BEST VVISHES Albert L. Seyfert GROCERIES AND MEATS Oakwood, Illinois - Phone 2161 - CRAL E. LONGSTRETI-I INSURANCE NOTARY PUBLIC PHONE 287 I Oakwood Illmoxs COMPLIMENTS OF RUDGERS GRAIN ELEVATUR Phone 2612-Res. 2411 Oakwood Illmols WYNN BROTI-IERS KUTCH FLCHIST Ceorgetown Ioad at 14th St NASH SALES AND SERVICE 'XD PHONIE 3245 'IELEPHOYE 4970-D y ' Nght Danvllle Illmols Danville IIIIHOIS SCOTT'S BEAUTY SHOPPE COMPLETE BEAUTY SERVICE Phone 3061 Oakwood, Ill. FRED J. WEDDEMAN N FANCY MEATS PHONE 197 12 N. Hazel St. Danville, Ill. L. L. LENOVER SALES AND sisnvics Gasoline Engines Electric Motors Greasing Equipment Air Compressors 1 101 Warrington Ave Danville, Illinois COMPLIMENTS TO THE SENIORS OF '48 'E I ! Z ! 1 !' '! ! 2 15'2 I Z ! Z's 'I 2' '! Z !' GENERAL DUMP TRUCKING PHONE OAKNVOOD-2624 Frank P. Meyer C0-OP LOANS Excwsivs SHOES For JD We Specialize in Stylish Footwear for High School Students 19 N. Vermilion Danville, Ill. Vermilion County Production Credit Association 114 N. Walnllt Danville, Illinois BEST WISHES Albert L. Seyfert GROCERIES AND MEATS :1-::eL-lnifrlc-'::::1s:lnxq:1-11:1:-2e3uln:1:1oc Oakwood, Illinois -Phone 2161 ORAL E. LONGSTRETI-I INSURANCE NOTARY PUBLIC PH ONE 28 7 1 Oakwood Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF RODGERS GRAIN ELEVATDR Phone 2612 - Res. 2411 Oakwood, Illinois WYNN BROTI-IERS KUTCH FLCRIST Georgetown Road at 14th St NASH SALES AND SERVICE 'XD PHONE 3245 TELEPHONE 4970-D y Nght Danville Illmols Danville, Illinois CONROIXVS SPORTS DEPARTMENT Spozdng Qaeda 71 Baseball Equipment Football Equipment Basketball Equipment Gym Clothing and Equipment School Sweaters Thos. Conron Hardware Co. 116-120 E. Main St. - Danville, Illinois PHONE 70 HARULWS STEIGER I-IATCI-IERY E FURS FUR COLD STORAGE VITALITY FEEDS FOR RESULTS Cleaning Ready-Made Furs 529 East Main St. Danville, Illinois 20 West Main Street pHONE 1023 Danville, Illinois GERALD D. CUNNINGI-IAM DRY CLEANING AGENCY Danville, Illinois SARA OSBORNE Owner and Operator Smitlfs the FLORIST For Flowers of Distinction Harwal Hotel Phone 571 Compliments of CARPENTER - CONTRACTOR General Building and Repair Work FRANK BLEW FURNISHINGS PHONE 2841 Fithian, Illinois Clothes Shop, Inc. GOOD CLOTHES, SHOES 15 E. Main St. Danville, Ill. Utterback-Brown Business College Accounting - Secretarial - Comptometry - Civil Service Stenographic Approved for Training Veterans Summer Term Begins June 7-Fall Term, Sept. 7 214 N. Vermilion St. - Opposite Post Office Danville, Illinois THE pam nocnns Typewriter Co. West Main Street Danville, Illinois FQQD MARKET BEST WISHES 0 PHONE 20531 Oakwood, Illinois BUICK SALES ,J ust a good place Where Buyers Wise Patronize 115 W. North St. to trade Phone 308 Danville, Illinois Lansolowrl Motor Company HUDSON SALES AND SERVICE 109 East North Street Danville, Illinois TELEPHONES: 650-651 Compliments of HOLLIS HOWARD VAN GRAHAM VERMILION SERVICE COMPANY Farmer's Oil Service Phone 2016 Phone 2691 Oakwood, Illinois Oakwood, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF... Wa- Yfdew 7mm Fithian, Illinois VV. GLEN MYERS IRVIN W. MYERS Compliments of B'SKET'BASm BEAUTY SHOP Just Good Food Danville 45 N. Vermilion 'fu HAROLD'S INC- MACHINE AND MACHINELESS SMART APPAREL FOR PERMANENT WAVING DISCRIMINATING WOMEN , , coLD WAVING 17 East Mam Street Danville, lllinvis oakw00f14PHoNE 2551-Illinois LUNCH ICE CREAM DANCING Crystal Spring Park ROLLER RINK MOVIES PICNICS REUNIONS MOBILE GAS M. J. DEDLOW Phone 2774--Fithian , , , 1..l., 5 - Relax . . . havexa Coke Q mg X 'Y COMPLIMENTS CAN YOU IMAGINE? 1. Miss Riddle's sixth hour study hall OF noisy? 2. Norma Tellier getting an F? 3. Carl and Jerry quarreling? 4. Jim Ellis as cheerleader? Miss Michael in overalls? G. Thelma Tellier not talking? 7. Wayne Richards on a date? 8. Marilyn Newtson in the office? 9. Miss Williams chewing bubble gum? 10. Social Problems class not arguing? 11. Bill L. and Don M. quiet in Rhetoric? 12. Beulah Knight without gum? 13. Junior class rings arriving on time? 11. Red Nichols in dirty clothes? H 15. LaWanda without Genevieve? 16. Reita Lou and Jo Ann at the bus on time? 511 E- Main 51--Danville 17. Sadie Kiihury ih high heels? First Ave 1 Hoopeston 18. Mr. Newtson getting to class on time? 19. Who thought this up? GOOD LUCK to the SENIOR CLASS OF '48 i Especially all the lovely Chicks ,wwf 244 Class of '47. Neffs GROOERY GENERAL MERCHANDISE COLD DRINKS CANDY ICE CREAM GAS OIL l 1, PHONE OAKWOOD 2692 Newtown, Illinois Oakwood Coal Co. ROMEO ZANIBERLETTI PHONE 2 18 1 Oakwood, Illinois Ben's BARBER SHOP SMITI-I'S Service Station GAS OIL AUTO SUPPLIES BEN COX, Owner LUNCHES SOFT DRINKS Newtown, Illinois ICE CREAM Oakwood Junction O. E. BANTZ ecwiecy SERVICE STATION ICE CREAM, CANDY, SOFT DRINKS LUNCH GAS OIL Fithian, Illinois Insurance For Your Protection LIFE, CASUALTY, FIRE Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Fithian, Illinois Waiter: H0w's that banana split? Don McClure: With a knife. Dentist: What a finely chiseled mouth you have. lt ought to be on a gi1'l's face. Bill Saunders: Well, I seldom miss an onpo1'tunity. ED I-IARDEN SALES AND SERVICE Dealer In FORD PASSENGER CARS and FORD BONUS BUILT TRUCKS General Electric Home Appliances Square Dealing and Excellent Service Bring Public Confidence Thirty-four Years A Ford Dealer in the Same Place Phone 2261 Fithian, Illinois We Have Expert Mechanics to Serve All Makes Compliments of GERALD MEADE Your STANARD OIL Agent PHONE 2041 Fithian, Illinois The SENIOR CLASS of 1948 Wishes to Thank the Advertisers of This Annual for Helping Us to Make This Yearbook Possible BLACK 3: CUMPANY 31 N. Hazel Danville, Illinois HARDWARE PAINT SPORTING GOODS Compliments For All Good Looking' Senior Girls from JAMES MASON Compliments of HARRY McALISTER Fithian Illini! Let Me Be Your Barber VERNE SWISHER 4 n ': : . 4 : : : P'. 'C P4'! 2 P+'2 : : , Oakwood, Illinois Mason 8: Trent Bros. HARDWARE LUMBER PAINT GLASS TILE PHONE 2131 v7 Building Material of All Kinds Oakwood, Illinois ANDREWS IMPLEMENT CO. Elwin Andrews PHONE 2081 Oakwood, Illinois Compliments of 0. K. VAN ALLE Oakwood, Illinois Your Standard Oil BARKMAN Chevrolet Sales Co. Always ready to serve you Agent Since 1937 107 W. North Street PHONE 904 Danville Illinois PHONE 2171 Miss Riddle: Ray, if the North is to your left, the East is in front of you and the South is to your right, what is behind you? Ray Pichon: I told Ma somebody would see that patch on the seat of my pants. Charles Martin: HS111OlilI12', hey? Charles Neal: No, Cami-ls. TIK TOK SHOP EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING 316 Baum Bldg. Danville, Illinois LAW OFFICES Dalbey and Foreman ADAMS BUILDING Danville, Illinois DODSON 'S SEED STORE FIELD, GARDEN, AND GRASS SEED, PLANTS AND FERTILIZERS 204 West Main Street Danville, Illinois BEST WISHES FROM Seibert Music Shop PURPLE AND WHITE WHOLESALE RETAIL AUTOMOBILES GREELEY MOTORS 518 East Main Street Telephone 5885-J Danville, Illinois FRED FRAME JEWELER BEST WISHES WATCH INSPECTOR for cf KINNEY Shoe Store 40 North Vermilion Street Danville, Illinois ALI.. RAILROADS 15 N. Vermilion St. PHONE 528 Danville, Illinois -Authorized Dealer- SPODE CHINA-FOSTORIA CRYSTAL Compliments of TONY IMPERIO Fithian Illinois George Cox: Do you think Friday is unlucky? Ed Farnuin: No, I was born on Friday. George: 'fWell, what do your parents think? COMBINING - CUSTOM TRAINING and CORN SI-IELLING D. B. COLE and SON Fithian, Illinois PHONE 2131 SINGER SEWING MACHINE COMPANY SALES -- SERVICE SEWING SERVICE CALL 2 1 0 Danville, Illinois BEN CARSON PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS - SICKROOM SUPPLIES 912 N. Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois F P S - R b' Ill Autographs