Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1950 volume:

ACORN Published by the OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL FITHIAN, ILLINOIS Editor ............................. Betty Cunningham Assistant Editor ............................ Helen Birge Chief Reporter ............................ Barbara Lane Advertising Managers ..... Juanita Renfro, Doris Fourez Circulation Managers ....... Peggy Vinson, Naomi Long Sports Editor ................................ Jack Perry Photographers ....... Kathryn Van Allen, Patricia Place Art Editor ................................ Shirley Corne [j sAiaatixm We, the Annual Staff, dedicate this 1950 Acorn to the Coaches, Mr. Wiltsie and Mr. Kimble, and to the football team for their effort and loyalty in bringing honor to our school. They completed their season undefeated and were scored against only once. Their record comprised the most successful football season in the history of Oakwood Township High School. Varsity Football Squad First Row, left to right—Louis Newtson, Laural Hobick, Robert Schnelle, James Ellis, Lawrence Mariage, Robert Musson, Wilbur Cox, Jack Perry. Second Row—Ray Grimes, Dick Knight, Eugene Elliott, James Thompson, Jack Cox, Claude Grant, James Frye, Fonis Payne. Third Row—Manager George Walton, James Culp, Charles Mabry, James Talbert, Frank Ritter, James Witham, Ronald Izard, Coaches Richard Kimble and Warren Wiltsie. r SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY CONSIDERS NEEDS It is the purpose of the high school to assist the student to recognize and to cope with his, and his state’s, immediate and future needs. This shall be done in such a manner that the student becomes a worthwhile and contributing citizen in a democratic society. The faculty understands the students’ needs to include: (a) The ability to think clearly, (b) The realization of individual capacities, (c) The ability to reach intelligent decisions, (d) The effective use of the tools of communication, (e) The appreciation of esthetic values. If) The development of a satisfactory life philosophy, (g) The ability to make a living, (h) The development of physical and mental health and of good health habits, (i) The worthwhile use of leisure time. (j) The appreciation of, and practice in, effective group procedures, (k) The understanding of his country’s political, economic, and. cultural heritage. —0. T. H. S. Faculty, March, 1949. ACORN It has been the tradition at Oakwood for each of the teachers to plant an oak tiee near the school. There is now a very pleasant grove of the trees west of our school which furnish both beauty and comfort. The many acorns found on our campus each fall suggested the name for our annual. Board of Education Our school board, under the competent leadership of Dr. O. W. Michael, is constantly striving to provide a more balanced program for our students. The school board also recognizes its responsibility in making educational opportunities equally available to all students. Only when a school board has the interest of students uppermost in their minds can a school progress towards broadening and improving the school’s program. This year’s board also voted money to be used for the installation of lights on the football field. Harold Izard replaced Alfred Knight as a board member during the past school year. Members of the school board are: Seated—Joe Davis, Wesley Condon, Dorothy Cannon, Secretary, and Dr. 0. W. Michael, president (inset). Standing—Harold Izard, Glen Doney, Ernest Seymour, Roy Eiehorst, Wayne Koontz, principal. Maintenance Staff The men who operate the buses, maintain the school building and equipment are as important to the school staff as our principal and teachers. Equally important are the school secretary, Dorothy Cannon, and Mrs. Newtson, head of the hot lunch program. This year there has been a new bus driver added to the staff, Woody Richardson. The others that have served in past years are Layton Liggett, Melvin Holden, Hershell McPherson and our janitor, Wilson Hazclbaker. These people have all carried out their responsibilities faithfully, in spite of the bug dust coal, icy roads, and schedule interruption. WHAT IS COMMON LEARNINGS OR CORE7 Schools in Illinois tend to fall into two general classifications, traditional and progressive. Students at Oakwood are attending a progressive school. The program of the progressive school is aimed at helping students satisfy both present and future needs. The democratic way of living is the basis upon which we strive to help students fulfill their needs. Classes which our students are required tc attend are called common learnings or core classes. Common learnings are offered all four years and their names are: orientation (freshmen), biology (sophomores), American culture (juniors), and social problems (seniors). . : . Group planning and group work are essential parts of the common learnings or core classes. Students and teacher together plan which topics should be included in a broad field of study. Under international relations the class might possibly come up with such sub-topics as war, atomic energy, revolutionary. Asia,: trade, etc. Much of the work in the class is done on a small group basis in order to give students experience in working together. Freshman orientation helps the student become better adjusted to school life, community and all kinds of people. Vocational areas and skills of useful grammar are also explored in this class. Biology helps students understand physical and emotional development besides acquainting them with public health agencies and the technique of giving first aid. American culture helps students build a workable definition of democracy, helps them understand the customs and worth of other cultures. They also probe the problem of how to achieve peace in our time. Social problems deals with those problems of immediate concern to seniors —what are specific qualifications in vocational fields, what are some fairly accurate means of predicting marriage happiness, etc. Critical thinking is an attitude which is fostered in all the common learnings courses. Facts are not used solely for the purpose of being memorized aird given back on a test, but the skills in obtaining facts are taught. We also try to point out why people think differently about controversial issues besides examining .some of the ways of resolving these issues. We believe we are educating people to become more active participants in our democratic way of life. FACULTY WAYNE KOONTZ Principal, Physics Culver-Stockton, A. B. University of Missouri, M. A. LOUISE RIDDLE Orientation, Biology University of Illinois, B. S. GEORGE HARRIGAN Music, English University of Cincinnati, B. S. Cincinnati Conservatory of Music University of Illinois ROBERT CESSNA Agriculture University of Illinois, B. S., M. S. ANN OGAN Speech, English Literature Rhetoric, Spanish University of Illinois, B. A. ALLEN MONTS Drivers’ Training Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, B. S. Pennsylvania State College, M. Ed. Shop, Mechanical Drawing DOROTHY JONES Orientation, Librarian University of Illinois, B. A. RICHARD KIMBLE Assistant Coach, Algebra Trigonometry, Drivers’ Training Practical Math LINDA WILSON Physical Education, General Science, Health Monmouth College, B. S. HOWARD JONES American Culture University of Illinois, B. A. HAROLD NEWTSON Shorthand, Typing Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois, B. S. WARREN WILTSIE Coach, Physical Education General Business, Social Problems Knox College, B. A. University of Illinois, M. A. BETTY REYNOLDS Home Economics University of Illinois, B. S. n rtot XXi ‘y?rr?£.J 'ZZtA TZTf + -' {Zx Sis' O' £ A azvtzp - HALF CENTURY SENIORS MARCH ON The sixty-seven strong who marched into the halls of O. T. H. S. in “46” are now leaving only thirty-eight strong to better themselves in the future that lies % ahead of them. Through the four years they have carried out the usual duties of, Sophomore Return Party, Freshman Initiation, Annual Junior-Senior Prom, Junior Return Party, and have served their four year term at hard mental labor with as much interruption as possible. The project the Seniors strived toward most this year was an all day picnic which was held during May. This was the last gathering of the entire Senior Class for the year. We salute the “Half Century Seniors” for the spirit shown in their many accomplishments as individuals and a class. May they journey through life with the torch of success with them always. The Senior Class is especially proud of their many accomplishments in athletics. Those receiving awards sometime during the four years were: Dick Knight, Wilbur Cox, Jim Culp, Eugene Elliott, Louis Newtson. James Ellis, James Frye, Ray Grimes, Laural Hobick, Lawrence Manage, Robert Musson, Jack Perry, Robert Schnelle. Outstanding students in Speech were: Jack Perry, James Frye. Dick Knight, Helen Birge, Ray Grimes, Laural Hobick, and Barbara Lane. All officers on the Student Council this year consisted of seniors. They are Laural Hobick, president Jack Perry, vice-president; Helen Birge, secretary-treasurer. Four of our Senior girls who were attracted to the music department were Juanita Renfro, Minta See, Jean Longstreth, and Mary Wisecup. With the exception of one member the Thespians this year consisted of all seniors. SENIORS DICK KNIGHT Dicker” Class Vice-President 3; Class President 4; Glee Club 1; Football Letter 4; Student Council 3; Black Maskers 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; “Ever Since Eve,” “We Shook the Family Tree”; F. F. A. 1, 2; Oak News 4; O Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Homer High School 1; Bachelors Club 2, 3, 4. HELEN BIRGE “Little Cog” Danville High School 1; Black Maskers 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; G. A. A. 3, 4-1 numeral; Charm School 2, 3, 4, Group Chairman 4; Thespian 3, 4, President 4; Student Council 4, Secretary 4; “June Mad,” “Ever Since Eve”; F. H. A. 3, 4; Scrapbook Chairman 4; Annual Staff 4, Assistant Editor 4; Oak News 4, Club Editor 4; Class Secretary 3; D. A. R. 4; Service Club 2, 3, 4. JACK CESSNA “Crackin’Good, Jr.” Glee Club 1, 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4. VERA FREDRICKSON “Windy” Librarian 1; Glee Club 1; Student Council 4; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; G. A. A. 4; Spanish Club 3, 4, President 3; Office Staff 3; Oak News Editor 4; Class Secretary 3, Vice-President 4. WILBUR COX “Wib” Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, Letter 3; Football 2, 3, 4; “Ever Since Eve”; F. F. A. 2'; Class Vice-President 2; O Club 2, 3, 4, President 4. JAMES CULP “Trots” Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4j Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 1, Librarian 3; Oak News 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 4; Track 1, 2; 0 Club 4; Music Contest 2, 3, 4; Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4. NORMA DALE “Normie” Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, Vice-President 1; G. A. A. 2, 4, Award 2; Office Staff 2, 3; Class Secretary 4; Service Club 2, 3, 4. BETTY CUNNINGHAM “Belcie” Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4-3 letters; Black Maskers 4; Annual Staff 3, 4, Business Manager 3, Editor 4; Oak News 4; Assistant Editor 4; Class Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Librarian 1; Service Club 3, 4. EUGENE ELLIOTT “Speed” Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 4; Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4; 0 Club 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3. LOUIS NEWTSON “Big Wheel” Football 1, Letter 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1, Letter 2, 3, 4; Track 1, Letter 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Black Maskers 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; “Ever Since Eve”; Librarian 3; Class Treasurer 4; 0 Club 2, 3, 4; Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4. S'Zf-JrlrsrL s SENIOR STATISTICS FAVORITE NAME LIKES PASTIME AMBITION ACTS Helen Birge Laural Dcaming Run a restaurant Lovesick Jack Cessna Agriculture Keep his hair straight Farming Shy Wilbur Cox Girls Spooning Basketball star Wolfish Jimmy Culp Romance Books Fooling around 120 MPH All in Betty Cunningham ’Em all Denying it •‘Claudie” Innocent Norma Dale Oakwood Russell Burke Drive a truck At times Eugene Elliott Women Dating Careful driver Able James Ellis JoAnn Hillery Be a good husband Henpecked JoAnn Flannery Jim Jim Be a wife Lcvesick Vera Fredrickson Wayne Gerry’s Own Gerry’s Embarassed Jim Frye Expenses paid Scottie Gas station Jumpy Ray Grimes Night life Riding a bicycle Farmer All the time Joyce Haas Bill Lincoln Theater Get married Assured Richard Haurez Dick Tracy Radio Wife Different Tom Hawkins A farm Working Own a farm Harmless Laural Hobick “Women” Sports Star ball-player Indefinite Wilma Holden Men Dating Catch one Smooth Wilma Jenkins Fairmount Dating Wash woman Easy-going Margaret Jones Dancing The Avenue Cut a rug Anyway Dick Knight Cowboys “Lovesick Blues” Drug store cowboy For the girls Barbara Lane Her diamond ring Giggling Mrs. Reserved Jean Longstreth Making eyes Carrying papers Be a good driver Top notch Lawrence Manage Hillery Jokes A man Dizzy Dorothy Melton Danville Soldier boys Have fun Puzzled Louie Newtson Attention Keeping in training Catch on Anyway Homer Mullins Mother Nature Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. Own it Peppy Bob Musson Pepsi Hunting Catch a bear Like Daniel Boone Wilbur Musson Farming Playing checkers Checker champ Unmoved Bob Schnelle Fithian Mechanics Be a mechanic Often Iva Nelson Oakwood Clyde Wife Silly Juanita Renfro Wilbur Knitting Knit a sweater Influencd Betty Robinson “Pill” Kidding Newtson Have more pills than Carters Occasionally Minta See Orchids Ogden Be a Southern Belle Energetic Mary Wisecup Wool worths Doing the right thing To be a lady Enthused Rosie Pouilliard Boys Turning down dates Own the Five and Ten Quiet Glendora Sumner Louisiana Writing Letters A beautician Lost Ja ;k Perry Evelyn Bucktown 10 hr. speech Genial Carole Wilson Basketball Kickapoo Park Basketball star Dribbly SENIORS JAMES ELLIS “Orange Crate’’ Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 2, 3, 4; Black Maskers 1, 2, 3, 4; Bachelor Club 1, 2, 3, 4; “Ever Since Eve”; Librarian 3; Oak News 4; O Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 3, 4. 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 4. JOANN FLANNERY “Annie” Glee Club 1; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4-1 letter; Black Maskers 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Class Cheerleader 3; Spanish Club 3. JAMES FRYE “Smiley” Football Letter 4; Black Maskers 4; “Ever Since Eve”; O Club 4; Danville High School 1; Bismarck High School 2, 3; Bachelors Club 4. RAY GRIMES “Ears” Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4; O Club 4; Black Maskers 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Thespian 4; “Tish,” “We Shook the Family Tree,” “Ever Since Eve”; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2. JOYCE HAAS “Joy” G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 1; Glee Club 1; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4: Office Staff 3; Spanish Club 3; Secretary 3. TOM HAWKINS “Tom” Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Secretary 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Student Council 3, 4; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Secretary 3, President 4, Librarian 3; Oak News 4; Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council Representative 3. LAURAL HOBICK “Bud” Class President 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 3, 4; Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4, President 4; Black Maskers 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; “Tish,” “We Shook the Family Tree,” “June Mad,” “Ever Since Eve”; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; O Club 2, 3, 4. Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 3. WILMA HOLDEN “Butterball” G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 1 numeral, 2 letters; Black Maskers 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 1; Spanish Club 3. FICHARD HAUREZ “Cotton Top” Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4. WILMA JENKINS “Ruby” Class Secretary 2; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4. MARGARET JONES “Maggie” G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, 1 numeral, 3 letters; Black Maskers 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, Secretary 1; Speech Team 2; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 1; Annual Staff 3, 4; Queen Attendant 1; Class Cheerleader 3; Spanish Club 3. BARBARA LANE “Barb” Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Black Maskers 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4; Thespian 3, 4; “Tish,” “We Shook the Family Tree,” “Ever Since Eve”; Librarian 1; Annual Staff 4, Chief Reporter; Cheerleader 3, 4; Class Cheerleader 1, 2; Class President 3; Queen Attendant 3. JEAN LONGSTRETH “Jeanie” Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; Group Chairman 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 3 letters, President 4, Band 2, 3, 4, 1 letter; Black Maskers 3, 4, Program Chairman; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Class Secretary 1; Student Council 4; Glee Club 1, 2, Secretary. LAWRENCE MARIAGE “Rube” Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 3; Student Council 3; “Ever Since Eve”; 0 Club 2, 3, 4; Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4. AU’REVOIR TO OTHS As our four years have passed And we must each go our way. With a glance we look back At a school that is gay. Mr. Koontz, we thank you For your understanding ways. And you too, Mrs. Cannon Helping us all those many days. Dear Faculty, you've been outstanding Having patience with us these four years, Scheming and planning so we’d be a success Helping us with problems combined with tears. To the juniors here’s our best wishes May your good luck never turn, Always come through with flying colors And your torches of aims always burn. Farewell, you friendly sophomores We will never forget your smiles, In our hearts we’ll always remember Although we may be separated by miles. You freshmen we now envy With your new thoughts of O. T. H. S., Here’s hoping your years yet to come Will bring you good luck and success. To our bus drivers who we wore to a frazzle And never complained about our pranks, We will pin stars upon you to make your eyes dazzle And again we say thanks, thanks, thanks. In studies and activities we have all had our fun, We shared in each others sorrows and joys, Each morning we waited for those good bus runs But alas things must end for girls and boys. Now as the curtain of purple and white falls, Brings to a close these four years with regret, In memory we’ll chat again in the halls And say farewell: O. T. H. S. is the best school yet. —By Juanita Renfro. SENIORS DOROTHY MELTON “Dot” Glee Club 1, 2, Band 2; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Oak News 4. HOMER MULLINS “Homer” Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Group Chairman 4; Glee Club 1; F. F. A. 4. ROBERT MUSSON “Pigeon Stew” Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 4; Track Manager 2, 3, 4, Letter 2, 3; Basketball Manager 3, 4, Letter 3, 4; Football Captain 4; O Club 2, 3, 4; Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Group Chairman 4. WILBUR MUSSON “Wilbur” Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. IVA NELSON “Ivy” G. A. A. 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 1 letter; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4. JACK PERRY “Mumbo” Class Vice-President 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Football 1, Letter 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4, Letter 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Vice-President 4; “Ever Since Eve”; Annual Staff 4, Sports Editor; Oak News 4, Sports Editor; O Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4; Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; S. A. R. 4. ROSIE POUILLIARD “Rose” Glee Club 1; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3. JUANITA RENFRO “Neanie” Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 4; Band 2, 3, 4, 1 letter; Annual Staff 4, Business Manager; Oak News 4; Service Club 3, 4. BETTY ROBINSON “Bet” Librarian 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Student Council 4; G. A. A. 4; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Oak News 4. ROBERT SCHNELLE “Bob” Football Letter 3, 4; F. F. A. 1; 0 Club 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Bachelors Club 1, 2, 3, 4. MINTA SEE Slap Happy” Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Black Maskers 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Oak News 4; Class President 2; Queen Attendant 2; Charm School GLENDORA SUMNER “Dorie” Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. CAROLE WILSON “Rough Neck” Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2. MARY LOU WISECUP “Buttercup” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Oak News 4; Charm School 1, 2, 3, 4; Service Club 3, 4. SENIOR CLASS WILL 1, Helen Birge, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to drive a truck to Shirley Corne. I, Jack Cessna, do hereby will and bequeath my freckles to Farrell Lane. We, Wilbur Cox and Lawrence Manage, do hereby will and bequeath our ability to get along with teachers and get good grades to Jack Cox and Claudie Grant. We, Jim Culp and Dick Knight, do hereby will and bequeath our fast driving and heavy accelerator foot to Sam Howie and Bob Cessna. I, Betty Cunningham, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Claudie Grant. We, Norma Dale and Carole Wilson, do hereby will and bequeath our sunny disposition in G. A. A. to June Rogers and Lena Wilson. I, Eugene Elliott, do hereby will and bequeath my two touchdowns to Bob Ellis. I, Jim Ellis, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Jo Ann Flannery. I, Jo Ann Flannery, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Jim Ellis. I, Vera Fredrickson, do hereby will and bequeath my basketball ability to Charles Mabry. I, Jim Frye, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to throw tomatoes at Oakwood girls to Donnie Longstreth. I, Ray Grimes, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to “play the field” to Benny Balbach. I, Joyce Haas, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to overcome shyness to Patty Cook. I, Richard Haurez, do hereby will and bequeath my height to Raymond Parrish. 1, Thomas Hawkins, do hereby will and bequeath my position as F. F. A. president to Merle Myers. I, Laural Hobick, do hereby will and bequeath my tackle position on the football team to Wendell Sadler. I, Wilma Holden, do hereby will and bequeath my small shapely figure to Lila Kilbury. We, Wilma Jenkins, Minta See and Mary Wisecup, do hereby will and bequeath our ability to have fun in study halls to JoEllyn Perry, Joan Renfer, and Peggy Neff. I, Margaret Jones, do hereby will and bequeath my excess weight to Margaret Cadle. I, Barbara Lane, do hereby will and bequeath all my love for the name “Bob” and Buick convertibles to Carolyn Freeman. 1, Jean Longstreth, do hereby will and bequeath my great dislike for boys to Barbara Schnorr. I, Dorothy Melton, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to keep quiet in Social Problems Class to Pearl Long. I, Homer Mullins, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to be chairman of the “T” Group to Elbert Bolton. I, Robert Musson, do hereby will and bequeath my place as anchor man on the Oakwood’s famous managers relay to Ronnie Izard. I, Wilbur Musson, do hereby will and bequeath my position as President of Bachelors Club to Charles Mabry. 1, Iva Nelson, do hereby will and bequeath my love for the name “Clyde” and “Standard Oil Stations” to Lena Wilson. I, Louis Newtson, do hereby will and bequeath my long curly hair to Fonis Payne. I, Jack Perry, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to speak slowly, clearly, and distinctly to Wendal Sadler. May God bless him. I, Rosie Pouilliard, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to turn down dates with Senior boys to my sister, Mary Lou. I, Juanita Renfro, do hereby will and bequeath my clarinet position in band to Shirley Trimble. I, Betty Robinson, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get along with boys to my sister Shirley. I, Bob Schnelle, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to play football to Fonis Payne. I, Glendora Sumner, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to keep quiet in my classes to my brother, Paul. Juniors First Row—President, Charles Mabry; Vice-President, Bill Darling; Secretary, Norma Hill; Treasurer, Peggy Lomax. Second Row—Edgar Bantz, Evelyn Beauvois, Wayne Birge, Elbert Bolton, JoAnn Brant, Margaret Cadle, Willie Canady. Third Row—Robert Cessna, Helen Cline, Shirley Corne, Marjorie Dearth, Gladys Eldridge, Doris Fourez, Richard Fourez. Fourth Row—Donald Hadley, John Hadley, Wanita Hawkins, Thelma Hazelbaker, Martha Hockenberry, Betty Kinney, Farrell Lane. Fifth Row—Lucille Lomas, Naomi Long, Claude Miller, Dora Belle Moulton, Laura Myers, Merle Myers, Bill Myrick. Sixth Row—Barbara Nelson, Harry Plotner, Beverly Rayburn, Berniece Rice, Norma Richter, Frank Ritter, June Rogers. Seventh Row—Barbara Schnorr, Glen Scott, Louis Stuebe, James Thompson, Kathryn Van Allen, Peggy Vinson, Mary Walton. Eighth Row—Helen West, Jessie Wheeler, James Witham, Robert Young. JUNIOR CO-OPERATION PAYS OFF The Junior class returned to the halls and class room of 0. T. H. S. for another prosperous year with fifty-four members. The Junior class sponsored the fall play “Ever Since Eve ' a comedy which was quite a hit. It was directed by Miss Riddle. Another event sponsored by the Junior class of this year was a skating party held at Crystal Springs Park during October. We also made about $90 from a corn pick-up. _ The biggest accomplishment for the Juniors of this year was the annual magazine sale with total receipts of $1,400.00. This was a new record and Doris Fourez was high salesman with $114.00. The junior class finished third in the class basketball tournament by beating the freshmen. In the first day of tournament play, we lost to the sophomores. Class cheerleaders for this event were Laura Meyers, Wanita Hawkins and June Rogers. The Annual Junior-Senior Prom was held at the Plaza Hotel on April 20th. Rainbow decorations carried out this year’s theme. Juniors receiving letters in basketball were Glen Scott and Charles Mabry. Elbert Bolton dressed for varsity games but did not receive a letter. Jim Thompson was football letterman. Naomi Long and Evelyn Beauvois were school cheerleaders from our class. Evelyn Beauvois, Peggy Vinson and Barbara Schnorr were active in speech and dramatics. Music contestants from our class were Lucille Lomax and Laura Myers. Ruthie Smith dropped out of school during the first semester to be married. She is now Mrs. Robert Vinson and they are living at Mr. Vinson’s parents in a trailer. IN MEMORIAM Gene Fennet, a member of our class, died during November from luekemia. Most of the Juniors attended the funeral and some served as pall bearers and as flowev bearers. Gene is remembered as an ardent sports enthusiast and participant. SOPHOMORES PASS ANOTHER YEAR The Sophomores returned to the halls of O. T. H. S. at the beginning of the year with sixty-six pupils. The first class meeting was spent electing officers for the year. They are: President, Claude Grant; Vice-President, Carolyn Freeman; Secretary, Earl Miller; Treasurer, Kathryn Rasmusson; Representative, Thelma Unverferth. The initiation party given by the Sophomores for the Freshmen was held October 23. It was a hard times party and everyone enjoyed it. The outstanding athletes of the class are: Claudie Grant, Jack Cox, Frank Childress, Ronald Izard and Fonis Payne. The class tournaments were held March 9-10, 1950. Sophomores came in second. Those who are active in Speech are: Mary Bloomfield, Gay Hunter, Rufh Jennings, Alice Saunders, and Carol Wright. Those active in music are: Patricia Place, Joan Renfer, Jo Ellyn Perry, Helen Lane. There have been two students who left us the second semester. They are Cleta Baker, who has moved to Sidell, and Dorothy Peak who was married and is now Mrs. Ernie Shelton. Sophomores First Row—Claude Grant, president; Carolyn Freeman, vice-president; Earl Miller, secretary; Kathryn Rassmussen, treasurer. Second Row—Coleta Baker, Berniece Bartell, Mary Bloomfield, Roy Burke, Leo Burton, Frank Childress, Carol Dunavan, Bob Ellis, Betty Farnum. Third Row—Betty Flannery, Jeanke Goodrich, Ronald Grindly, Ray Hackney, Jeanette Herbold, Barbara ILliary, Robert Hoaks, Donna Hobick, Jack Holy-cross. Fourth Row—Sam How.e, Betty Hunt, Gay Hunter, Marilyn Illk, Ronald Izard, Marjorie Jackson, Anna Jenkins, Ruth Jennings, Don Kennedy. Fifth Row—Mary Kinney, Jeanine La Mar, Helen Lane, Pearl Long, Lloyd McVey, Jim Medley, Delores Moran, Peggy Neff, Fonis Payne. Sixth Row—Dorothy Peak, Jo Ellyn Perry, Tommy Phillips, Patricia Place, Ardith' Poynter, Wanda Pruitt, Joan Renfer, Wendall Sadler, Alice Saunders. Seventh Row—Beverly Sharp, Louis Smith, Tommy Smith, Norma Stine, Paul Sumner, Marilyn Talbert, Ronald Tellier, Charles Trimble, Thelma Unverferth. Eighth Row—George Walton, Virgil Wells, Lena Wilson, Helen Wisecup, Carol Wright. Absent from picture—Jack Cox, Clyde Hawkins, Harry Walton. FRESHMEN ARE OFF TO A GOOD START Fm a Creenie, Fm a Creenie, And am I having fun. Oh, ifs fun to be a Creenie; Dont you wish that you were one? The seventy-nine eager freshmen had just become well acquainted with the routine of O. T. H. S. when the sophomores decided that they needed to be initiated. The freshmen amused the upperclassmen by appearing at school in gunny sacks, mismatched shoes, uncombed hair, and with baskets and buckets. A party with much laughter at the expense of the freshmen finished the momentous day. John Charles, Don Wheeler, and Marvin Potter left the group before the year was over. Jim Talbert also had to leave us after ably assisting Oakwood to victory in the Freshmen-Sophomore Basketball Tourney. Ruby Frye and Mary Baird helped lead the cheering section during the tournament. The freshmen boys fought hard, but failed to iin in the inter-class basketball tournament. Irene Ford, Margie Ellis, and Ruth Brunson led the freshmen in giving support to their team. The freshmen girls faired little better in their athletic attempts. They placed third in the G. A. A. soccer tournament and finished third in the G. A. A. basketball tourney. The boys didn’t have any cheerleaders, but they gave enthusiastic support to their sister freshmen. Kathryn Divan represented O. T. H. S. at the Speech Contest, playing Jo in “Little Women.” Margie Ellis also brought honor to the class when she was chosen as an attendant to the queen of the Harvest Moon Ball. February was a full and harried month for the freshmen, but all the work and worry paid off. The Valentine Return party for the sophomores was a great success with everyone going home a little wiser—they had learned to square dance. Ruth Schlunaker joined our ranks in the spring to bring our class membership to seventy-six. Freshmen First Row, left to right—President, Margie Ellis; Vice-President, Clarence Patterson; Secretary, Shirley Morehouse; Treasurer, Ben Young. Second Row—Mary Baird, Benny Balbaeh, Bonnie Balbach, Delores Birge, Ruth Brunson, Gene Calvert, Loren Chesnut. Third Row—Carole Chew, Patsy Clapp, Dick Clark, Patty Cook, Raymond Crawford, Clifford Creason, Robert Curry. Fourth Row—Gene Dalle, John Darling, Kathryn Divan, Norman Divon, Keith Dolbee, Doris Downing, Janelle Elliott. Fifth Row—Lonita Fisk, Irene Ford, Bill Fourez, John Fox, Earl Frye, Ruby Frye, Sally Haas. Sixth Row—Joe Harden, Raymond Hatfield, Jim Hays, Peggy Hibler, Marilyn Hill, Wayne Jones, Lila Kilbury. Seventh Row—Katie Kinney, Barbara Kist, Louise Knight, Delores Laflin, George Lewis, Donald Longstreth, Roseann Makemson. Eighth Row—Mary Miller, Melvin Miller, Doris Mitchell, Herb Pichon, Kenneth Pichon, Eleanor Ritter, Bessie Pollock. Ninth Row—Marvin Potter, Mary Lou Pouilliard, Delores Pruitt, Raymond Parrish, Jim Richardson, Barbara Robinson, Shirley Robinson. Tenth Row—Joy Shotts, Thomas Shotts, Sue Ann Smoot, Pearl Long, James Talbert, Connie Thomason, Shirley Trimmel. Eleventh Row—Betty Unverferth, Richard Verhoeven, Kenneth Verhoeven, George Lewis, Pat Wolfe, Donna Wonderlin, Robert Wonderlin. Absent from Picture—Evelyn Covert. ANNUAL STAFF This year the annual staff has experimented with some new ideas. Dedication was to a group instead of one person. More pictures are informal and realistic. Senior class section was somewhat different, writh pictures being arranged in a diagonal manner. Division pages are the work of our Art Editor, Shirley Come. The annual staff met several times in the evening in an effort to bring you an improved Acorn. LIBRARIANS CLUB This year the librarians with the help of Mrs. Jones, our new advisor, established several changes in the library. We enlivened our year by having a slumber party, chili supper, swims and a hayride to add more interest in the club. The librarians who spent three hours a week in the library were presented with a pin at the end of the year. OFFICE HELPERS APPRECIATED If it weren’t for the office helpers, “Poor Dorothy Cannon,” our secretary, would be run to death. If you don’t believe it, sign up for a job next year. The purpose of office workers is to answer phone calls, check absence slips, and help wait on people who want information. Also it will help give you experience for getting that office job you want when you graduate. NEWS STAFF ACCOMPLISHES NEW IDEAS The purpose of the Oak News Staff is to inform students and the community of the activities of the school and give journalistic experience to those students who desire same. The staff has strived diligently to make the Oak News a more interesting and informative newspaper. One of the most successful columns added was R U Dreamdust, which dealt with the social problems of teen-agers. Another accomplishment of the Oak News was the abolishment of the inevitable “gossip column.” Kurious Katie, instead, brought humorous anecdotes which the student body found more interesting and democratic. Realizing that the newspaper represents our school, the staiV feels proud of a job well done. Acorn Staff Seated—Barbara Lane, chief reporter; Peggy Vinson, circulation manager; Naomi Long, circulation manager; Shirley Corne, art editor; Helen Birge, assistant editor; Betty Cunningham, editor; Juanita Renfro, business manager; Jack Perry, sports editor; James Witham. Standing—Willie Canaday, Margaret Jones, JoAnn Flannery, Kathryn Van Allen, (photo editor), Dick Knight, Mr. Howard Jones (advisor), Mrs. Dorothy Jones (advisor), Carolyn Freeman, Doris Fourez (assistant business manager), Joan Renfer, Helen Wisecup, Patricia Place (photo editor). Librarians Row 1; Naomi Long, treasurer; Peggy Vinson, vice-president; Mrs. Dorothy Jones, advisor; Marilyn Talbert, president; Carolyn Freeman, secretary. Row 2; Betty Farnum, Lonita Fisk, Patricia Place, Peggy Hibler, Cleta Baker, Lila Kilbury. Row 3; Evelyn Covert, Donna Hobick, Carol Dunavan, Bonnie Balbach, Shirley Robinson. Row 4; Shirley Corne, Mary Bloomfield, Carol Wright, Laura Myers, Delores Moran, Norma Stine. Row 5; Ardyth Poynter, Martha Hockenberry, Dorothy Melton, Connie Thomason, Ruby Frye. Office Staff Row 1; Helen Wisecup, Naomi Long, Mrs. Dorothy Cannon, Joan Renfer. Row 2; Doris Fourez, Sue Ann Smoot, Helen Lane, Kathryn Van Allen, Barbara Lane, Alice Saunders, Marilyn Illk. Row 3; Carolyn Freeman, Pearl Long. Oak News Staff Seated; Minta See, Louis Newtson, Helen Birge—club editor, Betty Cunningham— assistant editor, Vera Fredrickson—editor, Helen Lane—art editor, Peggy Neff —art editor, Jack Perry—sports editor, Juanita Renfro. Standing; Willie Canaday, Dora Belle Moulton, Mary Wisecup, Betty Kinney. Joan Brant, Carolyn Freeman, Dick Knight, Tom Hawkins, Jim Ellis, Mr. Harold Newtson—advisor, Miss Ann Ogan—adivsor, Ray Grimes, Patty Cook, Betty Robinson, Helen Wisecup, Carol Wright, Ardith Poynter, Kathryn Divan, Norma Stine, Mary Baird, Betty Farnum. OAO BACHELORS CLUB This club consists of all of the boys in the school. The Bachelors club held a banquet for the varsity football team during the middle of the year. The Bachelors club had a swim at the Y. M. C. A. on Wednesday, February 1, 1950, at which about 40 attended. Every year the Bachelors Club sponsors an Oakwood Township Grade School track team. CHARM SCHOOL Charm School consists of all the girls in school. A tea was given for all the mothers March 17, 1950. St. Patrick’s theme was carried out. Throughout the year it was the purpose of Charm School to solve current problems and develop charm. STUDENT COUNCIL The council started out this year with hopes of providing increased representation of the student body. One of the biggest achievements of the council was the Annual Homecoming dance in honor of our undefeated football team. Student government day was held on February 1st, and it came through very successfully. Because of a change in rules by the executive board, only two council members were allowed to attend the State Convention at Peoria this year. Laural Hobick and Helen Birge were chosen to attend the convention. SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club is a new organization started this year. During the meetings Spanish songs and talks on our friends south of the border are given by members of the club. A Mexican Christmas Party was held at the home of Laura Mae Myers. Plans are underway for the club constitution and to consider buying Spanish records. HONOR SOCIETY PROMOTES SERVICE The National Honor Society is set up to recognize those students who have contributed much service to our school. School service is more important than scholastic average in determining members for this club. New members this year who joined Louis Newtson were Minta See, Don Hadley, Lucille Lomax, Barbara Schnorr, Richard Fourez, Merle Myers, Norma Richter and Norma Hill. Charm School Officers Standing, left to right; Willie Canaday—R Chairman, Helen Birge—A chairman, Miss Betty Reynolds—advisor, Jean Longstreth—C chairman, Donna Hobick— M chairman, JoEllyn Perry—H chairman. Seated, left to right; Miss Louise Riddle—adivsor, Naomi Long—treasurer, Vera Fredricksop—president, JoAnn Flannery—vice president, Norma Hill—secretary. Bachelor’s Club Officers Standing, left to right; Mr. Richard Kimble—advisor, Homer Mullins—T chairman, Ray Grimes—S chairman, Jack Perry—O chairman, Bob Musson—H chairman not present. Seated, left to right; Farrell Lane—treasurer, Charles Mabry—vice president, Wilbur Musson—president, Richard Hourez—secretary, Mr. A1 Monts—advisor, not present. Student Council First Row, left to right; Mr. George Harrigan—advisor, Laural Hobick—president; Jack Perry—vice-president, Helen Birge—secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Linda Wilson —advisor. Second Row, left to right; John Hadley, Barbara Schnorr, Dorabelle Moulton, Thomas Hawkins, Norma Hill, Betty Robinson, Evelyn Beauvois, Earl Miller. Third Row, left to right; Joan Renfer, Vera Fredridkson, Doris Fourez, Ardith Poynter, Don Hadley, Marilyn Hill, Thelma Unverferth, Naomi Long. Spanish Club Standing, left to right; Willie Canaday, Kathryn Van Allen, Vera Fredrickson. Seated, left to right; Miss Ann Ogan—advisor, Peggy Lomax, Betty Robinson, James Ellis. National Honor Society Standing, left to right; Don Hadley, Merle Myers, Mr. Koontz, Richard Fourez, Louis Newtson. Seated, left to right; Lucille Lomax, Norma Rich'er, Norma Hill, Minta See, Barbara Schnorr. BAND This year’s band has developed an interest in trying all kinds of music. ‘‘Johnson’s Rag,” ‘‘Blue Moon,” “Jealous Heart,” “Candy Kisses,” and Margie” are representative of some of the popular numbers we have done. Rachmaninoff’s “Second Concerto,” “Argentine Overture,” “Gypsy Princess” and “Alamo” are pieces on the more serious side for the music contest. We marched at Hoopeston in the Corn Festival. Our next journey was to Villa Grove where we ate pancakes and marched with some twenty other bands. Next we shivered our way through the Danville Christmas parade during Thanksgiving vacation, Twenty-five dollars for the appearance was turned over to the band fund. The band contest was held in Champaign on April 1. MIXED CHORUS The mixed chorus has obtained some new music this year such as “Lord's Prayer,” “Perfect Day,” and “Oh Madam, I Have Come A’Courtin’.” They were in the Spring Contest, April 1, then took part in the Festival at the end of the school year. GLEE CLUBS The girl’s glee club was divided into two groups this year—advanced and freshmen. The girl’s glee club sang at the Harvest Moon Ball and also participated in the Music Contest at Champaign and the Spring Festival at the high school. The boy’s chorus exercised their vocal chords for harmony, or disharmony, whichever the case might be. Although few compared with Dick Knight or Jim Culp, the boys proved they could let go with a lot of hot air. Band Kneeling—Cleta Baker, Marilyn Talbert. Row 1—Mr. George Harrigan—advisor, Ruth Jennings, Edgar Bantz, Margie Ellis, Marilyn Hill, Delores Moran, Peggy Lomax—librarian, Louise Knight. Row 2—Barbara Schnorr, Laura Myers, Betty Farnum, Dora Belle Moulton, Patty Place, Peggy Vinson—librarian. Row 3—Delores Laflin, Peggy Xeff, Helen Cline, Don Longstreth, Thelma Unver-ferth, Norma Stine, Wanita Hawkins, Norma Hill, Juanita Renfro. Row 4—Shirley Trimmel, Helen Wisecup, Marilyn Illk, Donna Hobiek, Carolyn Freeman—secretary-treasurer, Mary Wisecup, Kathryn Rasmussen, Doris Fourez. Row 5—Jean Longstreth—vice-president, Minta See, Lucille Lomax, Kathryn Van Allen—president, Martha Hockenberry, Shirley Corne, Willie Canaday—librarian. Boys’ Glee Club Accompanist—Kathryn Van Allen. Row 1—Mr. George Harrigan—advisor, Joe Harden, Charles Trimble, Tom Hawkins, Bill Myrick. Row 2—W,lbur Musson, Bob Cessna, Merle Myers, Clyde Hawkins. Row 3—Leo Burton, Louie Smith, Lloyd McVey. Row 4—Pat Wolfe, Edgar Bantz, Laural Hobiek, Harry piotner. Mixed Chorus Accompanist—Dora Belle Moulton. Row 1—Mr. Harrigan—advisor, Juanita Renfro, Patricia Place, Cleta Baker. Row 2—Wanita Hawkins, Doris Fourez, Helen Wisecup, Bob Cessna, Shirley Corne— librarian 2nd semester, Helen Cline—librarian 1st semester, Lucille Lomax. Row 3—Minta See, Jean Longstreth, Elbert Bolton—librarian 1st semester, Fonis Payne—librarian 2nd semester, George Wilson, Mary Wisecup, Thelma Unver-ferth—vice-president. Row 4—Martha Hockenberry, James Witham, Clifford Creason, Gene Dalle, Ronnie Izard, Peggy Neff—president 1st semester. Row 5—Richard Fourez, Bill Darling—president 2nd semester, Edgar Bantz, Merle Myers—secretary 1st semester, Dick Knight. Girls’ Glee Club Row 1—Mary Miller, Ruth Brunson, Lonita Fisk, Shirley Morehouse, Helen Lane, Cleta Baker, Carole Chew, Patsy Clapp, Janelle Elliot, Lila Kilbury. Row 2—JoEllyn Perry, Joan Renfer, Kathryn Divan, Dora Belle Moulton, Wanita Hawkins, Donna Hobiek, Helen Wisecup, Louise Knight, Doris Downing. Row 3—Minta See, Thelma Unverferth, Patty Cook, Naomi Long, Doris Fourez, Peggy Vinson, Helen Cline, Shirley Corne, Evelyn Beauvois, Margie Ellis. Row 4—Marilyn Hill, Shirley Trimmel, Sally Haas, Sue Smoot, Marth� w-'ckenberry, Margaret Cadle, Irene Ford, Peggy Neff, Norma Richter, Mary Wisecup. Advisor—Mr. Harrigan. Accompanist—Lucille Lomax. BLACKMASTERS REPLACE DRAMATICS CLUB The first thing to be accomplished in dramatics this year was the changing of the name to “The Blackmaskers.” There were several reasons for this. It gave the club a more artistic name, pins in the shape of black masks were to be ordered, and many other schools were giving their dramatics clubs such names. This year at our first meeting, different members were assigned small skits, and one was presented at each meeting during the rest of the year. These people chose their own cast and directed the play by themselves. We hoped this would encourage more participation and arouse a more full appreciation of dramatic arts. The fall play, “Ever Since Eve,” sponsored by the juniors, and the spring play, “Mystery In Blue,” sponsored by the seniors, was also put on by the club. FALL PLAY, A HOWLING SUCCESS On November 4, 1949, the fall play, “Ever Since Eve,” was presented under the direction of Miss Louise Kiddle. It was an hilarious three act comedy of a group of high school “kids” and the problems they encountered in publishing a school paper. The cast included: Barbara Lane—Susan Blake, Laural Hobick— Johnny Clover, Jim Frye—Spud Erwin, Helen Birge-—Mrs. Clover, Dick Knight— Mr. Clover, Evelyn Beauvois—Lucy bell, Jack Perry—Preston Hughes, Ray Grimes —Henry Quinn, Helen Lane—Betsy Erwin, JoEUyn Perry—Miss Willard, Roy Burke—Officer Simmons. W. Cox, L. Newtson, J. Ellis, J. Witham, L. Mariage were the football players in the play. THESPIANS ELECT OFFICERS FOR YEAR At the first meeting of the Oakwood Thespians, officers for the year were elected. They are: President—Helen Birge, Vice President—Kay Grimes, Secretary-Treasurer —Evelyn Beauvois. Thespians is an honorary rather than a social organization for those students who have met certain requirements to assume greater responsibilities in dramatic work. SPEECH TEAM SEES SUCCESSFUL YEAR Oakwood was represented at the District Speech Contest, on February 25, 1950, at Hoopeston, by five individual speeches and a play. Those who gained the right to advance to the sectional were: Jim Frye, oratorical declamation; Evelyn Beauvois, comedy; Barbara Schnorr, verse; and Peggy Vinson, serious reading. The play, “Little Women,” placed second in Class A and fourth in group. Those in the cast and their roles were: Ruth Jennings—Mrs. March, Mary Bloomfield—Aunt March, Carol Wright—Meg, Kathrine Divan—Jo, Gay Hunter—Beth, Alice Saunders—Amy, Thelma Unverferth—Hannah. Jack Perry placed fourth at the Sectional contest which was at Paris, March 11. MUSICIANS JOURNEY TO URBANA Those representing O. T. H. S. this year in the District Music Contest held at Urbana, Illinois on March 25, were: piano solos—Lucille Lomax and Joan Renfer; tenor saxaphone—Laura Mae Myers; alto saxaphone—Patricia Place; and vocal solos—Helen Lane, JoEllyn Perry and Janes Culp. Black Maskers Row 1; Don Longstreth, Patsy Clapp, Helen Lane, Evelyn Covert, Betty Cunningham, Helen Birge secretary-treasurer, Evelyn Beauvois—president, Ray Grimes vice-president, Ruth Brunson, Gay Hunter, Barbara Lane, Lonita Fisk, Raymond Crawford, Miss Ann Ogan—advisor. Row 2; Willie Canaday, Marilyn Talbert, Joan Renter, Jeanine Goodrich, Kathryn Divan, Shirley Corne, Peggy Vinson, Margie Ellis, Barbara Schnorr, JoEllyn Perry, Wilma Holden, Donna Hobick, Mary Miller. Row 3; Naomi Long, Thelma Unverferth, Norma Hill, JoAnn Brant, Minta See, Norma Richter Betty Flannery, Carol Wright, Maigaret Jones, Patty Cook, Doris Fourez, Dora Belle Moulton. R iA’uP Nef£,,Joe Ann ,flannery. Beverly Sharp, Sue Smoot, Alice Saunders, Kathryn Van Allen, Marilyn Hill, Shirley Trimmel, Carolyn Freeman, Mary Bloomfield, Jean Longstreth, Ardith Poynter, Laura Myers. Row 5; Roy Burke, John Darling, John Hadley, Clarence Patterson, Louis Newtson Jim Ellis, Pat Wolfe, Donald Hadley, Laural Hobick, Dick Knight, Raymond Crawford, Benny Balbach, James Witham. Fall Play Row 1; Jack Perry, Evelyn Beauvois. Row 2; Laural Hobick, Barbara Lane, Helen Lane, Helen Birge, Miss Louise Riddle —director. Row 3; Roy Burke, Dick Knight, JoEllyn Perry, Ray Grimes. Thespians Row 1; Barbara Lane, Miss Ann Ogan—advisor, Evelyn Beauvois—secretary-treasurer, Helen Birge—president. Row 2; Ray Grimes—vice-president, Laural Hobick, Dick Knight. Speech Team Caro Wrf htBeauvois Theln,a Unverferth, Kathryn Divan, Barbara Schnorr, Row 2; Jeanine Goodrich, Gay Hunter, Ruth Jennings, Mary Bloomfield, Alice baunders, Miss Ann O an—advisor. Speaker; Peggy Vinson. Not Pictured; Jim Frye. Music Contestants First Row; JoEllyn Perry, Lucille Lomax, Kathryn Van Allen. Row 2; Helen Lane, Barbara Schnorr, Patricia Place. Seated; Joan Renfer. F. F. A. HAS SUCCESSFUL YEAR The Oakwood Future Farmers sponsored the Section 14 judging contest at which we had a team of both dairy and fat stock. We also purchased two gilts during the year and let the members have them on shares for their projects. We also had election for the Junior Production Credit Association officers. They were: president—Thomas Hawkins, vice-president—Roy Burke, secretary—Bill Myrick and assistant secretary—Bill Fourez. All officers attended the officers training school wihch was heid in Catlin and were on the program. The biggest event of the year was the sponsor of the Harvest Moon Ball on Xovember 23, 1949.. On February 15, we sponsored a Pot Luck Supper for all members and then-parents. On March 15, we entered the Parliamentary Procedure Contest and placed fifth. BARBARA SCHNORR CROWNED QUEEN The Future Farmers presented their seventh annual Harvest Moon Ball. Candidates were chosen by the Future Farmer boys. The queen and her attendants were chosen by the boys picking up corn. Some corn was also donated. Barbara Schnorr, Junior, was elected queen of the ball. The president of Future Farmers was Thomas Hawkins, her escort. Peggy Lomax. Junior; Thelma Unver-ferth, Sophomore; Marjorie Ellis, Freshman, served in the court as attendants. Mis Betty Reynolds was elected to be honorary attendant, escorted by Roy Burke. Music for the evening was furnished by A1 Allison. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Oakwood Chapter Future Homemakers of America have had their usual busy year. To have better organized meeting the officers held executive meetings after school. We made rag dolls at Christmas time for the children’s home, went to Champaign during Farm and Home Week, initiated the freshmen at a chili supper, held a party for the F. F. A. We had the annual Mother and Daughter Banquet. To raise money we sponsored a square dance. The Spring Rally was held at Kansas, Illinois on March 18, 1950. Chapter Mothers this year are Mrs. Wilbur Schnorr and Mrs. Anderson. Future Farmers of America First row; Mr. Robert Cessna—advisor, Bill Myrick—treasurer, Merle Myers—vice-president, Tom Hawkins—president, Richard Fourez—secretary, Roy Burke— reporter. Second row; Marvin Potter, Raymond Crawford, Jack Holycross, Tom Smith, Bob Cessna, Joe Harden, Earl Frye, Jack Cessna, Raymond Parrish. Third row; Clarence Patterson, Clyde Hawkins, Ray Grimes, Charles Trimble., Wilbur Musson, Raymond Hatfield, Ronnie Tellier, Jim Medley. Fourth row; Homer Mullins, Loren Chesnut, Jim Hays, Laural Hobick, Pat Wolfe, Bill Darling, Harry Plotner, Paul Sumner, Bill Fourez. Harvest Moon Ball Queen Queen—Barbara Sehnorr. Attendants, left to right; Thelma Unverferth, Peggy Lomax, Miss Betty Reynolds, Margie Ellis. Escorts, left to right; Roy Burke, Merle Myers, Tom Hawkins, Richard Fourez, Bill Myrick. Future Homemakers of America First row; Miss Betty Reynolds—advisor, Doris Fourez—treasurer, Barbara Sehnorr —president, Kathryn Van Allen—vice-president, Norma Hill—secretary, Helen Birge—scrap-book chairman. Second row; Betty Farnum, Carole Chew, Kathryn Rasmussen, Barbara Nelson, Shirley Come, Norma Richter, Iva Nelson, Thelma Hazelbaker, Patsy Clapp, Lila Kilbury. Third row; Norma Stine, Marilyn Illk, Ruth Jennings, Lucille Lomax, Wanita Hawkins, Dora Belle Moulton, Peggy Lomax, Gladys Eldridge, Wanda Pruitt. Fourth row; Peggy Vinson, Patty Cook, Minta See, Beverly Sharp, Martha Hocken-berry, Marilyn Hill, Jean Longstreth, Mary Bloomfield, Naomi Long, Helen Cline. 0 A K W 0 0 D’ S “HOT” YEAR In the athletic department, O. T. H. S. rounded out a very successful year. The Comets started on the success road in football with impressive wins over 7 straight opponents. Two hundred nine points were scored by Oakwood to their opposition’s six. It was the most successful eleven man football season Oakwood has ever had. Louie Newtson counted 54 points to take second in county scoring. Ralph Drollinger from Hoopeston had 60 to cop the first place honors. Three other Comets, Wilbur Cox, Jack Perry, Lawrence Mariage, were in the top ten scorers. After a slow start in basketball, the Comet Express got up steam and rolled to a 21 win, 6 loss record before the regional tournament. Here again the Oakwoodites were county champs, beating Armstrong 42 to 41 in the final game of the county tourney. In the Vermilion county conference Oakwood grabbed second with a 15-4 record. Indianola copped conference honors with a 13-3 record. Newtson ended the official season with 324 points, a 12.0 average, to lead his mates in scoring. A feature game of the season was the defeat of Monticello, who had boasted a 24 game winning streak, until they met an express train powered by the Comet five. Monticello never threatened and were set down to a decisive defeat by 57 to 42. UNDEFEATED, UNTIED, SCORED ON ONCE Oakwood finished its most successful eleven man football season in the history of the school. The Comet eleven pushed by 7 straight opponents to an undisputed county title. Two hundred nine points were scored by the Comets to their opposition’s six. Rossville was the only team that was fortunate enough to cross Oak-wood’s goal. Stalwarts on the team were Laural Hobick in the line and Newtson in the backfield. OPENING GAME The first game was with Hoopeston on the Oakwood gridiron. Hoopeston came down with a large squad but was set back 18 to 0 by a fierce Comet eleven. The line play of Hobick and Manage, coupled with the back’s fine running produced the effort. This game was a prelude of things to come. ARCOLA NEXT On Septmeber 23 the freshened Comet eleven traveled to Areola, a little out of their league but neverthelss proved they were to be reckoned with by defeating the Arcolians by the identical score of a week before, 18 to 0. Here again the brilliant line play with the running of Newtson and Cox and Perry produced unparalleled teamwork. WOLVERINES NEXT The following week Catlin came to try their hand with the Comets and was promptly subdued 53 to 0. The Comets scored five times in the first two periods. Newtson got three touchdowns and Elliot two to lead the Comets’ efforts. The subs were allowed to play freely in this game as the half time score was 33 to 0. THE ONE BLEMISH After a week lay off the Comets journeyed to Rossville enjoying a three game winning streak without a score against them. For three periods all was well. Then Christiansen got off a 60 yard scamper to be knocked out of bounds on the 10 by J. Perry. Here the Rossville eleven, after three unsuccessful attempts, skirted the end for their lone touchdown. This touchdown was, incidentally, the only one scored on Oakwood the entire season. In this game everyone was scoring and even the line got their chance when Laural Hobick grabbed a blocked pass and ran 20 yards to a touchdown. MUDDY VICTORY Under lights at the Westville gridiron, Oct. 21, Oakwood eked out a 21 to 0 victory over the stubborn Tigers. The first quarter was played on even terms but in the second quarter Mariage dropped on a blocked punt behind the goal for the first touchdown. From here Oakw'ood scored in each period. Perry and Newtson counting the remaining twro. NUMBER 6 On Oct. 28, Oakw'ood moved to Villa Grove for another night game. Here they encountered a rough team without a victory to their credit. Oakwood pounded out a 33 to 0 victory. In this game Hobick got a banged up arm and Musson and Perry ended up with twisted ankles. HOMECOMING GAME NO. 7 For the first time all year Oakwood was held scoreless the first half, but an enraged eleven came back to win 19 to 0. Perry, Musson and Newtson played with sprained ankles and Laural Hobick had a badly bruised arm. Jack and Wilbur Cox teamed with Dick Knight to round out the scoring. Dick's lone touchdown of the year came when he caught a thirty yard pass, thrown by Newtson, and ran forty yards to the goal line. ONE OF THE BEST BASKETBALL SEASONS WON 23 . . . LOST 7 Oakwood journeyed to Rossville in its initial game and lost a close one, 32-33. The Comets played a very nervous game, but G. Scott collected nine to lead the vanquished with Young and Evans amassing ten points each for Rossville. The reserve squad lost 22 to 32. In the Comets next contest Oakwood had a little more luck, winning 38 to 29 over a smaller Fairmount five. G. Scott netted 12 to lead Oakwood, McGee netted nine to lead the losers. The reserves won 35 to 18. Again Oakwood ran into a stone wall named Westville and lost 32-41. It was the Comets' first home game but even that couldn't provide enough incentive. W. Cox got 13 to lead Oakwood. The reserves won 36 to 20. Schlarman defeated Oakwood December 8th at the State Armory 29-48. L. Newtson netted ten to lead the Comet attack. The reserves won. Oakwood defeated a stubborn Catlin five here the next evening, 63-44. L. Hobick and L. Mariage both hooped 16 to lead their mates. The reserves won 32 to 16. Christmas Tourney at Hoopeston In Oakwood’ initial game in the tourney the Comets beat Milford 67-37. G. Scott bagged 21. The semi-final game was played with Rossville. At the end of regular play the score was 56-55. In the overtime Oakwood grabbed the victory, 62-59. L. Hobick got 17 to lead his mates. Hoopeston proved too much for the weary Comets in the finals and we lost a tough one, 45-50. L. Newtson dropped in eight points to pace Oakwood. Indianola outlasted Oakwood and won 46-53. G. Scott ended up with six for the Comets' lost cause. The reserves won by a score of 43 to 24. Oakwood got on the winning side with a 51-45 win over Westville on their court. G. Scott again was high with 17 points. The reserves again won 37 to 19. Armstrong was Oakwood's next prey on the Comet hardwood with a 48-40 drubbing. L. Newtson grabbed scoring honors w'ith 17 points. The reserve squad lost 26 to 29. Oakwood rammed Bismark 63 to 46 at Bismark January 7th. L. Newtson tallied 19 points and G. Scott 20 for the scoring honors. The reserves lost 27 to 32. The Comets ran full steam over the Ridgefarm Bulldogs, 71-26. Scott and Newtson tallied 12 points each to lead the Comets. All ten players scored at least once. The reserves won again, 27 to 19. Oakwood eked out a shallow victory over Rankin, 36-25, January 13th on the local’s gym. L. Newtson netted nine to lead Oakwood. The reserves won over Rankin by a score of 40 to 20. Oakwood 62-31: Sweet Revenge for a first game loss to Rossville. L. Newtson threaded the nets for 17 markers. The reserves lost by a score of 33-32. BASKETBALL Oakwood dropped a hard one to East Lynn 51-60. This ended the Comets’ 6-game streak. L. Manage netted 16 to lead the losers. The reserves lost 35-27. County Tournament In the initial game of the county tourney Oakwood defeated Allerton 56-27. L. Newtson led the team with 15 markers. Catlin was the Comets’ next victim, 51-25. G. Scott netted 12 counters to lead Oakwood. In the semi-final Oakwood got revenge on Hoopeston with a 54-36 win. This win matched Oakwood with Armstrong for the championship. L. Newtson got 26 points to amass his greatest scoring effort. Armstrong and Oakwood battled every inch of the way with the Comets ending up on the long end of a 42-41 count. G. Scott was high with 13 points. Revenge again. Oakwood 57, Indianola 45, in the Indians’ gym. The dependable center, G. Scott, netted 22 to lead the team. The reserves won 37-27. Oakwood showed their supremacy over Hoopeston with a 48-34 win. G. Scott again proved instrumental as he bagged 18 points. Our reserves lost 33-25. On the win row again. Oakwood 40, Armstrong 30. Here they proved their right to a county championship. L. Newtson, 13 points. Chuck Mabry netted 12 points. The reserves lost 18-22. Still winning. Georgetown 34, Oakwood 41. Oakwood was never in danger. G. Scott got 17 points. Our reserves lost 31-30. Oakwood 28, Potomac 22. In the Comets lowest scoring game of the year, Potomac held them to 17 points in the first hall' and 11 in the last. L. Newtson got 12 for high. Our reserves proved better, 28-23. Oakwood blistered Catlin 67-40 to gain their 10th straight game and 16 out of their last 17. Scott and Newtson got 17 and 18 respectively. Our reserves won 32-19. Monticello’s Sages journeyed to the local gym with a 24 straight victory string. An inspired Comet five played beautiful ball and won from an erratic team, 57-42. L. Hobick netted 17 points. The reserves won 22-20. Regional Tournament Oakwood defeated Young America of Hume—Metcalf in the first game 55-47. L. Hobick netted 17. Oakwood took a double overtime from Westville for their second win in the Danville regional. Scott got the “sudden death” basket on a tip-in. L. Newtson shredded the nets for 22 points. In the final game a tired and weary Comet five lost to Danville 71-53, to end their basketball efforts for the year. The Danville five was rated second in the state at this time. “O” CLUB BUYS ATHLETIC SUITS The “0” Club is an honorary club that admits only those boys who have earned a letter in athletics. This club, since its formation, has earned, through various projects, enough money to buy new football suits and basketball shirts. The “0” Club of 1950 sponsored the third Annual Freshmen-Sophomore Tournament, March 4-7. Oakwood won the tournament for the second year in a row. The teams that participated were: Potomac, Catlin, Rossville, Armstrong, Bismark, Georgetown, Ridgefarm, and Oakwood. RESERVE FOOTBALLERS STIFF COMPETITION Jim Richardson, Frank Childress, Ronnie Izard, Don Kennedy and Bob Ellis were the mainstays of a reserve team which provided tough opposition for the varsity in scrimmage. In scheduled games the reserves lost three and won one, beating Westville, 18-6. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The “muscle-bound Minnies” of 0. T. H. S. have proved again that there isn’t a weaker sex. The interest of athletics and out-of-doors has made all G. A. A. girls healthier, stronger and better athletes. This organization also promotes good sportsmanship among all girls. The Soccer Tournament was held on evenings after school in November. The juniors and sophomores tied for 1st place, seniors came in second and the freshmen third. The Basketball Tournament was held March 14-16. First place went to the sophomores. The juniors took second, freshmen third and seniors came in last. G. A. A. was led through a very successful year by the president Jean Long-streth. She was assisted by Margaret Jones, Carolyn Freeman, and Peggy Neff. The advisors for the year were Mrs. Ward, 1st semester, and Mrs. Wilson, 2nd semester. Varsity Basketball Squad First row; Jack Perry, Charles Mabry, Lawrence Mariage, Glen Dale Scott, Laural Hobick, Louis Newtson, Jim Ellis. Second row; Wendall Sadler—manager, Robert Musson—manager, Claude Grant, Jack Cox, Wilbur Cox, Elbert Bolten, Mr. Richard Kimble—assistant coach, Mr. Warren Wiltsie—coach. ‘O” Club First row; Wendell Sadler, Robert Musson, Jack Cox, Charles Mabry, Dick Knight, Laural Hobick. Second row; Mr. Warren Wiltsie—advisor, Glen Dale Scott, Jim Ellis—treasurer, Jim Thompson—vice-president, Wilbur Cox—president, Jack Perry—secretary, Lawrence Mariage, Mr. Richard Kimble—advisor. Third row; Ronald Izard, Fonis Payne, Frank Ritter, Claude Grant, Bob Schnelle, Louis Newtson, Ray Grimes, Eugene Elliott. Reserve Football Squad First row; Frank Childress, Robert Curry, Bob Ellis, Ronald Grindley, Don Kennedy, Virgil Wells, Dick Verhoeven, Bill Fourez ,Jim Hays, Gene Calvert. Second row; Ben Balbach, Gene Dalle, Clifford Creason, Jim Medley, Jim Talbert, Tommy Shotts, Kenneth Pichon, George Lewis, John Fox. Third row; Mr. Warren Wiltsie—coach, Earl Miller, Tom Phillips, Bob Wonderland, Earl Frye, Ronald Izard, Dick Claik, Jim Richardson, Wayne Jones, Wendell Sadler, Mr. Richard Kimble—assistant coach. Reserve Basketball Team First row; Clarence Patterson, Tom Phillips, Ronald Izard, Frank Childress, Jack Cox, Claude Grant, Elbert Bolton, Jim Talbert. Second row; Mr. Richard Kimble—assistant coach, Raymond Parrish, Robert Curry, Bill Fourez, Ben Young, Jim Hays, Wayne Jones, George Lewis, Mr. Warran Wiltsie—coach. Cheerleaders Naomi Long, Donna Hobick, Evelyn Beauvois, Barbara Lane. CALENDAR AUGUST 25—The Muscle Men of 0. T. H. S. went to Westville for their Athletic physical examination. 29—As Helen Birge was driving along a country road she noticed a couple of repairmen climbing a telephone pole. “Fools!” she exclaimed to her companion, “Tljey must think I never drove a car before.” 31—Calling all “Greenies” to the Freshmen Registration Day. SEPTEMBER 1—Opening day of school. Is everybody happy? Ha! Ha! 5— Labor Day—everybody takes a day off. 6— Attention! All you people with acting ability—come to Oakwood’s first Black Maskers Club meeting of the year. 16—Our sons are loyal! They won over Hoopeston 18-0. 20—Crash! What’s going on here? It seems as if Belcie C. was trying to initiate Mr. Jones into Fithian by banging up the trunk of his car. 23—It was another victory for dear old O. T. H. S. Won over Areola 18-0. 27—Health exams—seems as if the girls were a little shy of the needle the way they were fainting. Relax girls, it comes more than once in a lifetime. 30—It seems as if we are on a winning streak. Skunked Catlin 53-0. OCTOBER 14—End of first six weeks. 17— As Belcie C. was writing poetry in the study hall she happened to come upon these clever lines: Sometimes I think I shall never see A poem as lovely As lil ole me! 18— At the Newstaff meeting one of the reporters complained of his job. The assistant editor replied, “Don’t worry if your job is small—and your rewards are few; Remember, the mighty oak was once a nut like you. 20— Bachelors Club—Charm School. 21— Westville-Oakwood football game—through mud, rain, and everything else, we came through again. NOVEMBER 1—Black Maskers meeting. In this great club we all take part, in which there is grace, beauty and art. 4—Homecoming—Hurrah! Went through the whole season of football without a loss and the dance turned out a great success. 7—It just couldn’t be American Education Week and everyone studying; my eyes must be deceiving me. 11-14—Armistice Day and Teachers Institute—no school! Hot digity! 18—Wow! Did you ever see a cuter bunch of southern charm than Evelyn B. in “Ever Since Eve”? 24-25—Another vacation for Thanksgiving. Hope this happens all year. CALENDAR DECEMBER 23— As Miss Riddle was going home for Christmas vacation she was stopped by a policeman for driving through a red light and was brought before the judge. “So you’re a school teacher, that’s fine. You presence here fulfills a long standing desire. For years 1 have hoped to have a school teacher standing there. Now,” he thundered, “sit down at the table and write, ‘I went through a red light’ five hundred times.” 24— Hang your stockings and go to bed, that jolly old guy is coming once again. JANUARY 23-28—County tournaments with Oakwood on top. Finally beating out Armstrong. FEBRUARY 3-—As I was sitting among a crowd at the Oakwood-Hoopeston game I overheard two bobby soxers say that they are calling the singing cowboys of the cinema “Saddlesore Sinatras.” 14—The students seemed to enjoy the speech given on Abraham Lincoln by Mr. Black today in assembly. Also Valentines Day. 23—Here is wishing the basketball squad good luck at the Regional tourney. 25—Holy cow! We walked off with first place in Class A at the district speech contest. MARCH 1-3—Regional was a long, hard pull. Got our big chance to play Danville. We lost, but gave them a good fight. APRIL 7-10—Good Friday and Easter vacation. It’s been a long, long time since we’ve had a rest. 28—The Juniors and Seniors went trucking under a multi-colored rainbow. MAY 21—Baccalaureate. 29— Thirty-eight of us lucky stoogents received our passport to freedom. 30— Decoration Day. 31— Last day of school. 1949 ALUMNI GRADUATES OF '49 WHAT THEY ARE DOING WHERE THEY A LIVING Thomas Applegate Co-Operative Seed Corn Plant Jerry Barr Cap and Gown Co., Champaign Armstrong, 111. Kenneth Bolton Co-Operative Seed Corn Plant Muncie, 111. Dorothy Brant Married, Mrs. Robert Henline Danville, 111. Kelly Chestnut Farming at Home Fithian, 111. Mary Coon Home Danville, 111. John Cox Cast and Wolfe Hardware Co. Oakwood, 111. Bonnie Dalbey Married, Mrs. Lindin Dalbey Fithian, 111. Curtis Dalbey Farming at Home Fithian, 111. Robert Dedlow University of Illinois Odgen, 111. Beverly Ellis Married Danville, 111. Dorthea Eppard Nurses Training Joyce Gibson Married, Mrs. Lloyd Cundiff Geniasa, 111. Robert Gibson Co-Operative Seed Corn Plant Oakwood, 111. Kenneth Gillen Home Oakwood, 111. Paul Hadley Wheaton College Wheaton, 111. Elizabeth Halfyard MacMurray College Jacksonville, 111. Pat Hannah Co-Operative Seed Corn Plant Muncie, 111. Barbara Hawkins Woolworth’s 5 . 10 Danville, 111. Wilma Hawkins Married New Jersey Fred Hicks Co-Operative Scjd Corn Plant Oakwood, 111. Gene Holyeross Farming at Home Danville, 111. Jerry Holyeross Farming at Home Danville, 111. John Hughs E. I. S. T. College Charleston, 111. Thomas Hume Upholstering Business Muncie, 111. Percy Hunter, Jr. University of Illinois Extension Fithian, 111. Elaine Illk Abstract Co., Danville Fithian, 111. James Arlin Knight Married, Farming at Home Fithian, 111. Lenora Laflen Home Muncie, 111. John Lomax George Washington College Washington, D. C. Patricia Longstreth E. I. S. T. College Charleston, 111. Lloyd Ludwig Truck Driver, Oakwood Oakwood, 111. Robert Mariage Home Danville, 111. Clovia Miller Hotel Wolford, Danville Danville, 111. 1949 ALUMNI GRADUATES OF ’49 WHAT THEY ARE DOING WHERE THEY LIVING La Jean Miller Married, Mrs. Gene Miller Washington, D. C. Charles Mitchell Sugar Creek Creamery Danville, 111. Mary Moulton Allith-Prouty Inc. Danville, 111. John Mullen Cromwell Grocery Fithian, 111. Bill Myers Farming at Home Fithian, 111. Mary Lou Patterson Normal S. T. College Normal, 111. Robert Renfer E. I. T. S. College Charleston, 111. Gene Poynter Home Hillery, 111. Reva Richter Hysters Danville, 111. Alma Robinson Home Fithian, 111. Rita Seyfert Married, Mrs. Bill Burroughs Danville, 111. Phillip Smith U. of I. Fithian, 111. Barbara Stringfield Married, Mrs. Ralph Senshrote Washington, D. C. Dean Teel Piggly-Wiggly Champaign Muncie, 111. Norma Hawkins Married, Mrs. Norman Hawkins Danville, 111. Mary L. Unverferth Lake View Hospital Danville, 111. Loral Verhoeven Electric ‘I’ Danville, 111. Robert Vinson Farming Oakwood, 111. We, the Seniors of 1950, extend our vote of thanks to an interested and understanding faculty and to all those students who helped make our year at 0. T. H. S. happy ones. To the on-coming Senior class, we wish the success and happiness which we feel they rightfully deserve. The Juniors wish to express their thanks to fellow students and the community for helping them realize a successful year. We wish the Seniors success in their endeavors beyond high school. May everyone have an enjoyable vacation and come back in the fall rarin’ to go! STATE BANK OF OAKWOOD, ILLINOIS “A Bank Account is the Keystone to Success’ Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation MASTER MIX FEEDS Hog-----Poultry---Salt----Dairy BALBACH FEED STORE Universal Mineral — Custom Hatching and Mixing Elmer Balbach Phone 2321, Oakwood, Illinois LUCILLE WOODIN — For — FIRE —WINDSTORM TRIMBLE’S Service Station - Lunch Room Phillips Products All Kinds of Drinks Oakwood, Illinois A. B. CASTEEL GROCERY GENERAL MERCHANDISE Oakwood, Illinois AUTO INSURANCE “Let me be your Barber” VERNE SWISHER HP Oakwood, Illinois Oakwood, Illinois HYDE’S SERVICE GRANT’S SERVICE STATION 1046 Warrington Avenue Danville, Illinois AND TOURIST COURT D. D. CUNNINGHAM Cities Service ELECTRICAL ' SALES SERVICE Products Phones 2521 - 2241 Route 150 and 10 Fithian, Illinois Muncie, Illinois FRED J. WEDDEMANN Phone Fithian 2777 FANCY MEATS 12 N. Hazel Street—Phone 197 Danville, Illinois TAYLOR BROTHERS CADILLAC OLDSMOBILE “Always at Your Service” Danville, Illinois GOBLE GROCERY GROCERIES AND MEATS Chas. Goble Phone 3541-J — 1014 Warrington Avenue Danville, Illinois COMMUNITY GROCERY GROCERIES — FRESH MEATS FRUITS VEGETABLES Hillery Rt. 1 Phone 2192-R5 Danville, Illinois PICHONS GROCERY Run by CECELIA PICHON Compliments of MORAN S BODY SHOP Phone 8346-J 1432 Warrington Danville, Illinois “BEN” THE BARBER Compliments of Newtown, Illinois Ben Cox, Owner PHOTOGRAPHERS BLANKENBERG for THE ACORN Originators and Producers of The Photo-Annual Kankakee, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’50 CRAWFORD’S GROCERY Phone 2402 Oakwood , Illinois 0. £. BANTZ Insurance for Your Protection Life - Casualty - Fire MAGAZINE and NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS Fithian, Illinois PARRISH’S GROCERY GENERAL MERCHANDISE PAT’S GROCERY — Quality Service — PAT RUTH Muncie, Illinois Oakwood, Illinois Congratulations, Seniors HAROLD’S BLACK COMPANY HATCHERY 31 North Hazel Danville, Illinois VITALITY FEEDS Hardware - Paint For Results Sporting Goods — Complete Line — 529 E. 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H. S. Carry On Congratulations from CO-OPERATIVE SEED A FARM SUPPLY, Inc. Phone Fithian 2401 0. W. MICHAEL, M. D. Muncie, Illinois Compliments of GERALD MEADE Your STANDARD OIL Agent Phone 2577 Fithian, Illinois STIGALL DX SERVICE STATION AND CAFE Fithian, Illinois ED’S WELDING SHOP — Let Us Weld it — Portable Electric and Acetylene TRUCK WAGON BEDS Phone 2551 Fithian, Illinois LET ME BE YOUR AUCTIONEER Call Oakwood 3411 or 2411 RUSSELL RODGERS WINTHER’S PASTRY SHOP Wedding and Birthday CAKES — Baked to Order — 123 N. Vermilion Street— Danville, Illinois YOU CAN BUY WITH CONFIDENCE AT— MEIS BROS. INC. DANVILLE’S LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE — Since 1897 — BEST OF LUCK, SENIORS RUSSELL C. HEADLEE GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT — NOTARY PUBLIC Phone 2141 Fithian, Illinois In any kind of Insurance your business will be appreciated and expertly handled. Hunter Lumber Coal Co. Ogden — Royal — Fithian FRANK P. MEYER Exclusive Shoes We Specialize in Stylish Footwear for High School Students 19 N. Vermilion Street St. Joseph, Illinois Danville, Illinois FRED FRAME BUILDERS SUPPLIES JEWELER Watch Inspector For HARDWARE — FENCE All Railroads 15 N. Vermillion Street SALT — TILE — PAINTS Danville, Illinois Phone 528 DOTTIE’S CAFE GROCERIES — DINNERS — MAGAZINES SELF DRUGS — DANCING — POOL Phone 2931 Fithian, Illinois ROBBINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY NO JOB IS TOO LARGE — For Quality Sen ice See Us — Danville, Illinois HILEGARDS 55 North Vermilion Let Us Help You Choose an Exclusive Ensemble for That Special Occasion Danville, Illinois R. Izard: “Where are you at Mr. Wiltsie?” Mr. Wiltsie: “Right here behind the desk.” TRISLER HYBRIDS SEED CORN ARTHUR REYNOLDS Danville, Illinois R. R. 1 HEFLIN JEWLERS A GIFT FOR EVERY PURPOSE 15 West Main Danville, Illinois PURE BRED DUROC HOGS Breeding Stock For Sale at All Times Visitors Always Welcome PHONE BISMARK 24—ROUTE 9 F. M. CHITWOOD Alvin, Illinois Compliments of ROGER’S O. K. VAN ALLEN IGA MARKET Oakwood, Illinois Congratulates Your Class of '50 STANDARD OIL “Everyday Low Prices” Agent GENERAL MERCHANDISE Since 1937 Phone 2171 Oakwood, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS “SENIORS” from CLASS of “52” The Officers President — Barbara Schnoor Vice-president — Kathryn Van Allen Secretary — Norma Hill Treasurer — Doris Fourez and members wish to thank the student body for their co-operation shown to the Oakwood Chapter of Future Homemakers of America. F. H. A. The Student Council wishes to express appreciation and gratitude for the cc-operation given to its activities. To the student body, teaching and maintenance staffs, school board and community: “We Thank You’' For your support of the performances we have presented this year. To our graduating members who have played their parts so well, we say: “We’ll Miss You” THE BLACKMASTER CLUB of O. T. H. S. j BOWEN MOTORS ELLIOTT Authorized Dealer of WILLYS LUMBER COMPANY Cars - Truck - Jeeps 1102 E. Main Street Cabinets Sash - Doors Telephone 98 Danville, Illinois ANY MILLWORK MADE TO E. J. MURRAY Order USED AUTOMOBILES — At Subway — 640 East Fairchild Street 518 E. Main Phone 43 Phone 2854 Danville, Illinois BLANKENSHIP’S LOUIS J. ZORETIC I G A — 30 Years in Danville — 505 East Main Street JFWELER — WATCHMAKER Danville, Illinois Reliable Watch Repairing Phone 702 13 ' j East Main Street Danville, Illinois PRESCRIPTIONS — SICKROOM SUPPLIES 912 N. Vermilion Street Danville, Illinois STEIGER FURS Fur Cold Storage Largest Selection of Ready Made Furs CLEANING Compliments of 20 W. Main Street Danville, Illinois Compliments of Hollis Howard — Van Graham VERMILION SERVICE COMPANY FARMER S OIL SERVICE Phone 2016 Phone 2691 Oakwood, Illinois Oakwood, Illinois ORAL E. LONGSTRETH INSURANCE Phone 2871 Oakwood, Illinois NEFF’S GROCERY PRODUCERS SEED CORN GENERAL MERCHANDISE Your Own Co-Op Cold Drinks - Candy Ice Cream GLEN DONEY Gas Oil Oakwood, Illinois Phone Oakwood 2692 Newtown, Illinois BEST WISHES TO S. GLIDDEN BALDWIN CLASS OF 1950 M. D., F.A. C. S. Eye - Ear - Nose and Throat and Glasses 139 N. Vermilion—Phone 703 126 East Main Danville Danville, Illinois HI-VIEW FARM MYERS BROTHERS Fithian, Illinois REGISTERED JERSEYS SPOTTED POLAND HOGS Limited Supply of BREEDING STOCK AVAILABLE At All Times — Visitors Welcome — Phone 2701 Irvin W. Myers Wm. Glenn Myers, Jr. CAN YOU IMAGINE? 1. Social Problems class agreeing. 2. Belcie and Claudie not talking in study hall. 3. Senior boys not stealing candy. 4. Joan F. without Jimmy E. 5. Barbara Lane without her diamond. C. Dick Knight not singing. 7. Jack Perry using high school words. 8. Wilbur Cox not thinking about girls. 9. No one chewing gum. 10. Who thought this up. JOSEPH J. SMITH FLOWERS Hotel Wolford Building 17 East Harrison Danville, Illinois Doris F.: “I believe the lights will still keep going out unless they get the transmission fixed.” Kathryn V.: “That’s funny, Doris, you don’t mean transmission you mea ntransmitter.” Mrs. Van Allen: “The laugh is on both of you. It’s a transformer.” CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of 1950 OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL FERRIS PRINTING SERVICE Printers of the 1950 ACORN and other school annuals ALWAYS BEST WISHES TO OUR FRIENDS at OAKWOOD HIGH May We Welcome You At Gwvjz L)nn Ogden, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Dedlow and Bob ALEXANDER SPORTING GOODS, INC. Bill Beck Lee Anderson “Your Sporting Goods Specialists” RAWLINGS—SPALDING—OTHER FAMOUS LINES Danville’s Sporting Goods Headquarters for Over Thirty Years 123 E. Main Street—Phone 614 Danville, Illinois MUSIC DEPARTMENT F. F. A. OFFICERS A President Thomas Hawkins Vice-President Merle Myers The Music Department extends Secretary Richard Fourez heartiest congratulations and best Treasurer Bill Myrick wishes for good fortune and sue- Reporter Roy Burke cess to all its graduating members And members wish to thank the and to the class of 1950. student body for their co-operation “We cannot imagine a complete shown to he Oakwood Chapter of education of man without music.” Future Farmers of America. —Richter. “O” CLUB We, the members of the “ 0” Club, wish to pay tribute to our graduating lettermen. We offer them our thanks for their services to 0. T. H. S. Louis Newtson Dick Knight Laural Hobick James Ellis Lawrence Manage Ray Grimes Wilbur Cox Jack Perry Robert Schnelle Eugene Elliott Robert Musson James Culp Others who are members and will be with us next year: Claude Grant James Thompson Jack Cox Fonis Payne Glen Scott Charles Mabry J. C. Higgins Sporting Goods Tower Photographic Equipment Gold Bond Kerrybrooke Men’s IN DANVILLE, ILL. Women’s Shoes 128 N. Vermilion PHONE 8800 Shoes Pilgrim Royal Purple Men’s Women’s Furnishings Hosiery “If anything you get at Sears doesn’t make good—SEARS will” FASHION 42 N. Vermilion LADIES READY TO WEAR BEST WISHES Moore Buick Company “WHERE BUYERS WISE PATRONIZE” 115 W. North Street — Phone 308 Danville, Illinois CONRON'S SPORTS DEPARTMENT SPORTING GOODS HEADQUARTERS —Basketball Equipment —Football Equipment —Baseball Equipment —Gym Clothing and Equipment —School Sweaters THOS. CONRON HARDWARE CO. 116-120 E. Main Street — Phone 70 Danville, Illinois UTTERBACK-BROWN BUSINESS COLLEGE ACCOUNTING - SECRETARIAL - COMPTOMETRY CIVIL SERVICE - STENOGRAPHIC Approved for Training Veterans Summer Term Begins June 12, 1950—Fall Term Sept 11, 1950 214 N. Vermilion St.—Opposite Post Office Danville, Illinois GOOD LUCK TO 0AKW00D HIGH Dr. Ray T. 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