Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1953 volume:

V' ftedlcotioti GEORGE HARRIGAN We the annual Staff of 1953 do respectfully dedicate this ”Acorn to Mr George Harrigan In grateful recognition of his service and continuing Interest In O.T.H.S. 1055 Jlcotn Published by the Acorn Staff of 1953 OAK WOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Fithian, Illinois Acorn Staff Editor ............. Assistant Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager Chief Reporter Sports ............. Photographer Art Editor.......... Shirley Trimmell Imogene Childress Ray Crawford . . Marilyn Snyder . . Doris Mitchell .... Joe Harden Kathryn Divan . . George Wilson School Board Formulates Policy Many people probably wonder just what the job of the school board is. Our school board is composed of seven members, elected by the people of Oakwood Township. Its members meet once each month and in special meetings. Some of the responsibilities of the school board are: to help the school administer in setting up the budget for the school year; to help decide on questions of school policy as they rise; to participate in the election of the school staff; to help evaluate the curriculum of the school. School boards also have the important responsibility of providing students with increasing educational opportunities. Members of the school board are as follows; Ray Eichhorst. C. Wesley Condon, president, Ernest Seymour, Clyde Hendricks, Cletis Zigler, (lien Doney, Joe H. Davis, and Mrs. Dorothy Dalbey. secretary. Administrative Responsibility Mr. Koontz, as administrative head of the school, has many responsibilities which most people do not realize. His duties include making recommendations to the school board for the hiring of the school staff. He is also responsible for arranging the class schedule, setting up bus runs, dealing with those students who try to quit school and deciding whether or not to operate school during bad weather. Maintenance Staff 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 cleanliness and orderliness of our school. Members of our maintenance staff are, left to right: Maurice Miller, Dale Myers. Hershall McPherson, Layton Liggett, and Wilson Hazelbaker. YOUU FVCULTY NYokomos You lYnck . a , JZm atex, fi''unici17a£ ykioncc, r'iaLkffmatlco' t ilin y tflAarc jt aimy Shirleq Alverson Robert Ennis If George Harrigan Sara Porbcr ■ Raqmond Bess Garbrude Fisher Roberb Cessna Dorobhq Greathouse Allen Monbs Faculty WAYNE KOONTZ Principal Culver Stockton, A. B. University of Missouri, M. A. GEORGE HARRIGAN Music, American Culture University of Cincinnati, B. S. Cincinnati Conservatory of Music University of Illinois ROBERT CESSNA Agriculture University of Illinois, B. S., M. S. ALLEN MONTS Mec. Dr., Shop Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, B. S. Pennsylvania State College, M. Ed. HAROLD NEWTSON Shorthand, Typing Bookkeeping Illinois State Normal University, B. S. ROBERT ENNIS Chemistry, Orientation General Science University of Wisconsin, B. A. New York University, M. A. RAYMOND BESS Math., Drivers Training, Coach Illinois State Normal University, B. S. SHIRLEY ALVERSON English Spanish, Speech University of Illinois, B. S. WARREN WILTSIE Coach, Physical Education General Business, Practical Math. Knox College, B. A. University of Illinois, M. A. DOROTHY GREATHOUSE Biology, Physical Education Eastern State College SARA PORTER Home Economics Rayford State Teachers College, B. S. LEO WHITE American Culture World History, Social Problems Missouri Valley College, B. S. GERTRUDE FISHER Orientation Rhetoric, Library Pennsylvania College, A. B. University of Illinois, M. A. Class History We started at the foot of the mountain, seventy-nine of us. We were of little importance, although we distressed the faculty and furnished the usual fun, sport, and amusement for the upper classmen. We had just become acquainted with the routine of O. T. H. S. when the Sophomores decided we needed to be initiated. We freshmen enjoyed ourselves in spite of gunny sacks and buckets which we had to carry. We freshmen returned the Sophomores’ troubles by being host to them at a Valentine Party where everyone enjoyed themselves by square dancing. By the next school year we had reached a small plateau where we rested for awhile. Many of our boys took part in Athletics and helped Oakwood to win the Freshmen-Sophomore Basketball Tournament. During the next school year forward, we sponsored the Leap Year Dance and on May 9, we sponsored the Junior-Senior Prom. All of a sudden as we rounded a curve we reached a point where the scenery was the most beautiful and the atmosphere the most delightful of any part of our journey. Our boys took active part in sports all four years. Many of our classmates took part in the music contests and in the speech contests. Many of them also made the music from our band seem better. We presented “Our Miss Brooks” as the spring play. Now at last after four years of studying and enjoying ourselves we have reached Inspiration Point. During the year we lost one of our Senior boys, Melvin Miller. We were sorry to see him go. We were happy to have an old classmate, Connie Thomason, to return to O. T. H. S. from Bismarck High School at the beginning of the second semester. We were also happy to have Sue Woodworth Duncan join our Senior Class during the second semester. The Graduates JIM RICHARDSON — “Bye Bye” Bachelors' Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, Manager 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3. 4, Manager 2; “O” Club 2, 3, 4; Kitchen Helper 1; Class President 2, 4; Class Vice-President 3; Oak News Staff 4; Boys’ Glee Club 4. JAMES HAYS— “Goose” Bachelors’ Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; “O” Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 4; Class Vice-President 4; Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Thespians 4; Fall Play 3, 4; Spring Festival 3. GEORGE WILSON —“Smoky” Bachelors’ Club 1; Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Track 2, 3, 4 ; “O” Club 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Oak News Staff 4; Dramatics 4; Class Secretary 4; Indutsrial Arts Club 4. RICHARD VERHOEVEN — “Big Dick” Bachelors’ Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Track 2. 3; “O” Club 4; Class Treasurer 4; Industrial Arts Club 4, Vice-President 4. MARY BETH BAIRD — “Bethie” Charm School 1; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Freshman-Sophomore Cheerleader 1, 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Point Chairman 2; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; Fall Play 3, 4; Dance Festival 2, 3, 4; Speech Contest 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 4: Music Contest 2, 4; Librarian 4; Office Helper 2, 3, 4; Oak News Staff 2, 4. BENNIE BALBACH —“Ben” Bachelors’ Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 3; “O” Club 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Music Contest 4: Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Thespians 4; Fall Play 3, 4; Oak News Staff 4; Student Council 3. BONNIE BALBACH—“Bonnie” Charm School 1; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Music Contest 4; Librarian 1; Miss Victory Attendant 4. RUTH BRUNSON — “Ruthy” Charm School 1; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 2; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Music Contest 4; Black Maskers 1; Librarian 2: Class Cheerleader 1; Freshmar.-Sophomore Cheerleader 2; Social Dancing 2: Modern Dancing 2; Oak News Staff 4; Spring Play 4. EUGENE CALVERT —“Gene” Bachelors’ Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Letter 4; Track 4; “O” Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Dramatics 4. LOREN CHESTNUT —“Chessy” Bachelors’ Club 1; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Boys’ Glee Club 4. CAROLE CHEW —“Chewy” Charm School 1; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Office Helper 3; Fall Play 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Oak NewsStaff4; Pep Club 2. PATSY CLAPP —“Priss” Charm School 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Music Contest 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club Pianist 3; Black Maskers 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Librarian 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; National Honor Society 4. EVELYN COVERT — “Eve” Charm School 1; Librarian 1, 2, 3; Dramatics 1, 2; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3; Girls’ Glee Club 1,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Oak News Staff 4. The Graduates RAYMOND CRAWFORD — “Ray” Bachelors’ Club 1; Speech Team 4; Thespians 4; Black Maskers 1, 2, 3, 4; rail Play 3, 4; Track 1; F. F. A. 1, 2; Annual Staff 4. CLIFFORD CREASON — “Junior” Bachelors’ Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; “O” Club 3, 4; Secretary 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 4; Industrial Club 4, President 4; Photography Club 2; Student Council 4. EUGENE DALLE — “Zeke” u M n „ Bachelors’ Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, Manager 3; “0” Club 3, 4 ; Boys’ Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Black Maskers 4. KATHRYN DIVAN — “Dimples” 0 0 , Charm School 1; Dramatics 1, 2, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Band 3, 4; G. A. A. 3; Fall Play 3; Office Helper 2; Librarian 1; Oak News Staff 4; Contest 2; Kitchen Helper 1, 2, 3; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4. NORMAN DIVAN — “Norm” . , . , Bachelors’ Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; “O” Club 4; Industrial Arts Club 4; Travel Club 2; Auto Club 2; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Dramatics 4. JANELLE ELLIOTT — “Jelly” t n ... Charm School 1; Pep Club 2; Social Dancing 2; Modern Dancing 2; Mixed Chorus 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 3, 4; Librarian 1; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Spring Play 4; Reserve Cheerleader 4; Office Helper 2; National Honor Society 4. MARGIE ELLIS — “Marnie” TT .. .. Charm School 1; Class President 1; Dramatics 1, 2, 3; Harvest Moon Ball Attendant I; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3; Girls Glee Club 1; Class Cheerleader 1; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 2. SHIRLEY ESTOCK — “Butch” Charm School 1. IRENE FORD —“Rene” 0 Charm School 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 2; Sextette 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Music Contest 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Vice-President 4; Dance Program 1, 2. 3; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Fall Play 3; Oak News Staff 4. WILLIAM FOUREZ —“Bill” , „ o 4 , 0 . Bachelors’ Club 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; O Club 3, 4, Treasurer 3; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Treasurer 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Fall Plav 3, 4; Thespians 4 ; National Honor Society 3, Vice-President 3; Student Council 3 4, President 4 ; Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Oak News Staff 4. SAI LY HAAS____“Sal” ' Charm School 1; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Pep Club 2; Social Dancing 2; Office Helper 3; Girls’ Glee Club 1; Miss Victory Attendant 2; Annual Staff 4. .TOE HARDEN —“Guy” , , A D . Bachelors’ Club 1; F. F. A. 1, 2; Industrial Arts Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Boys Glee Club 1. 2. RAYMOND HATFIELD —“Ray” Bachelors’ Club 1; F. F. A. 1, 2, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 3; Football 2. PEGGY HIBLER — “Peg” Charm School 1 ; Librarian 1: G. A. A. 1. 4. The Graduates MARILYN HILL — “Legs” Charm School 1; Class Secretary 2, 3; Class Representative 1; Secretary of District 4; N. A. S. C. Delegate 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Contest 3; Drum Majorette 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club Sextette 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Sextette 2, 4; F. II. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Homemakers Degree 2; Scrapbook Chairman 2; President 3; Degrees Chairman 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Black Maskers 1, 2, 3, 4; Fall Play 3; Thespians 4; Speech Contest 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, President 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Oak News Staff 2, 4; D. A. R. Award 4. BURTON JONES — “Snorky” Bachelors’ Club 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4, “O” Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Industrial Arts Club 4. LILA KILBURY — “Pete” (’harm School 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Oak News Staff 4; Knitting Club 2. KATIIHRYN KINNEY — “Katie” Charm School 1; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Oak News Staff 4; Pep Club 2; Librarian 4; Kitchen Helper 2, 3. LOUISE KNIGHT — “Toad” Charm School 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Sextette 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Clarinet Quartet 3, 4; Dance Program 2, 3, 4; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Oak News Staff 4; Office Helper 4; Dramatics 4; F. H. A. 2 3, 4, Scrapbook Chairman 3, 4, Section President 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. DELORES LAFLEN — “Dodie” Charm School 1; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Contest 1, 2, 4; Music Contest 3, 4; Office Helper 4. GEORGE LEWIS — “Dumpy” Bachelors' Club 1; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Speech Contest 2, 3, 4; Oak News Staff 4; Spring Play 4. DONALD LONGSTRETH — “Stretch” Bachelors’ Club 1; Boys Glee Club 1, 4; Band 1; Oak News Staff 4. MARY MILLER —“Mary” Charm School 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Music Contest 4; Black Maskers 1; Pep Club 2; Social Dancing 2; Modern Dancing 2; Spring Play 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. MELVIN MILLER —“Viney” Bachelors’ Club 1; Basketball 2; Football Manager 2, 3, 4; “0” Club 2, 3, 4. DORIS MITCHELL —“Dob” Charm School 1; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Girls’ Glee Club 2; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 2; Social Dancing 2. RAYMOND PARRISH — “Squirrel” Bachelors’ Club 1; Basketball 1, 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. CLARENCE PATTERSON —“Sonny” Bachelors’ Club 1; F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 1; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4, Secretary Treasurer 4; Fall Play 2, 3, 4; Spring Play 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4,Letters 3, 4; Football 4, Letter 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 2, 3 4; “0” Club 2, 3, 4 Vice-President 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Speech Contest 4; Student Council 2 3, 4; Oak News Staff 4. The Graduates HERB PICHON — “Jake” Bachelors’ Club 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4. KENNETH PICHON — “Kenny” _ t t t , Bachelors’ Club 1; Football 1, 2; Basketball 2; Boys’ Glee Club 4; Industrial Arts Club 4. KAROL SHIPMAN — “Karol” , o J . XT Danville High School 2, 3; G. A. A. 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Annual Staff 4; Oak News Staff 4; Miss Victory Attendant 3. JOY SHOTTS — “Lucy” m Charm School 1; Pep Club 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Treasurer 3, Secretary 4; Annual Staff 4; Kitchen Helper 2, 3. SUE SMOOT — “Susie” 0 0 , Charm School 1; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 3, 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4, President 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Girls Glee Club 1, President 1; Oak News Staff 2; Office Helper 1, 2, 3; Fall Play 3, 4; Kitchen Helper 4. PEARL SPRAGUE — “Jeannie” Charm School 1. CONNIE THOMASON —“Sis” t t , .t , 0 0 Bismarck High School One Semester 4; Charm School 1; Librarian 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Oak News Staff 4. SHIRLEY TRIMMELL —“Shirt” , f , 0 Charm School 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, Treasurer 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Music Contest 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 3; Pep Club 2; Thespians 4; Black Maskers 1, 2, 3, 4; Fall Play 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Secretary 4; Oak News Staff 3. BETTY UNVERFERTH —“Bet” m o Charm School 1; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Point Chairman 2; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Girls’ Glee Club 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Dance Festival 3; Oak News Staff 4. KENNETH VERHOEVEN — “Kenny” Bachelors’ Club 1; Bovs’ Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, Letter 3; Football 1; “O” Club 3, 4. PATRICK WOLFE —“Pat” . _ Bachelors’ Club 1; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 3; Thespians 4, Vice-President 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Fall Play 3, 4; Spring Play 2, 3; Speech Contest 4; Oak News Staff 4. DONNA WONDERLIN — “Kitty” Charm School 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Treasurer 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. ROBERT WONDERLIN —“Romer” Bachelors’ Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 4; Track 1, 2, 3, Letter 3; “O Club 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4. BEN YOUNG — “Mortimer” , , o Bachelors’ Club 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 4; Football 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; “O” Club 3, 4; Class Treasurer 1; Class Vice-President 2; Class President 3; Student Council 2. 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 4; Oak News Staff 4. Ve ortcS' Senior Statistics Name Likes Favorite Pastime Ambition Acts Mary Baird Horses Cheering Professional Noisy Bennie Balbach Dames Flirting Farmer For the girls Bonnie Balbach George Blushing Good driver Bashful Ruth Brunson Boys Chattering A date Carefree Gene Calvert Fords Trailer camp 105 m.p.h. Shy Loren Chestnut Ag. Calling pigs Farmer Like Cessna Carole Chew Jim Restaurant 0 kids Senseless Patsy Clapp Kenny Bossing Scrub woman Prissy Evelyn Covert Shorty Dancing “Cut a rug” Jumpy Raymond Crawfor d Money Making money Millionaire Intelligent Clifford Creason Pat Vermilion Heights Husband Friendly Gene Dalle Football Monday nights Cheerleader Sometimes Kathryn Divan Fred Mischief ? ? ? Witty Norman Divan Ethel Oakwood Engineer For Ethel .Janelle Elliott Cheering Singing To grow Quiet Margie Ellis Joe Giggling Mrs. Off Key Shirley Estock Horses Horse back riding Cow girl Hard to get Irene Ford Joe Writing letters Mother Accordingly Bill Fourez Pat Pat Farmer Assured Sally Haas Boys Denying it Promoted Puzzled Joe Harden Margie Ellisville Father Able Raymond Hatfield Dorothy Messing around Carpenter Poky Jim Hays Hot Rods Loafing Hot Rod racer Dizzy Peggy Hibler Volleyball Knitting Hook a man Lady Like Marilyn Hill A1 A1 Wife Lovesick Wayne Jones Fighting Locker room Boxer Tough Lila Kilbury Bobby Talking Pin-up girl For the boys Senior Statistics Favorite Name Likes Pastime Ambition Acts Katie Kinney Ronnie Writing letters Mrs. Knight Lazy Louise Knight Anyone Chasing males Catch one Out of this world Delores Laflen Harold Hospital Manager Calm George Lewis Leo Skipping school College Unpredictable Don Longstreth Hot Rods Motorcycles Bachelor Lots Mary Miller Typing Making chili Secretary Often Melvin Miller Fords Teasing girls fi feet tall Mighty Doris Mitchell Bennie Skating A man Occasionally Clarence Patterson Girls Dating Out all hours Wolfish Herbie Pichon Lila Motor bikes Sailor Loudly Kenny Pichon Patsy Pleasing Patsy Mechanic Henpecked Raymond Parrish Shop Skipping school Graduate All the time Jim Richardson Pat Cleveland Street Advancement Serious Joy Shotts “Fords” Skating Catch Johnny Constantly Sue Smoot Ben Sniders Nurse Sophisticated Pearl Sprague P. E. Chattering Hard telling Mannerly Karol Shipman Anyone Driving “Number Please” Sophisticated Connie Thomason Fly Boys Spooning Waf Childish Shirley Trimmell Latest Fashions Three sisters Stewardess “Angelic” Dick Verhoeven To shave Taxi Grow a beard Innocent Kenny Verhoeven Racing Fooling around Build a fast car As he pleases George Wilson Cigarettes Smoking Cigarette manufacturer Dopey Pat Wolfe Phyllis Guessing weight Farmer Lanky Boh Wonderlin Mickey Pop’s Football player Harmless Donna Wonderlin Tommy Kresges Housewife Reserved Betty Unverferth Dode Writing letters Grandmother Energetic Ben Young Sue Warming College Prof. Like Mortimer the bench hcrbT 'c ion Aennet i P cAv? Uoy cJ ?ozt s Senior Class Will We, the SENIOR CLASS, do hereby will and bequeath to the Juniors our Social Problems Class. We, the SENIOR CLASS, do hereby will and bequeath our upstairs lockers to the Sophomore Class. We, the SENIOR CLASS, do hereby will and bequeath all our fun at O. T. H. S. to the Freshman Class. W’e, the SENIOR CLASS, do hereby will and bequeath to the faculty our misdemeanors and hope that they will be forgiven. We, the SENIOR CLASS, do hereby will and bequeath to the bus drivers and custodians our good times and lasting friendship. I, MARY BAIRD, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to have fun anytime, especially after ball games, to Florence Stringfield. I, BENNIE BALBACH, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get straight A’s and get along very well with all my teachers to Dick Megenhardt. I, BONNIE BALBACH, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to drive convertibles and miss tricycles to anyone who is silly enough to try. We. RUTH BRUNSON and MARY MILLER, do hereby will and bequeath our ability to write Shorthand in Glee Club, and get by with it, to Dlorah Fitzsimmons and Shirley Harden. I, GENE CALVERT, do hereby will and bequeath my football t-shirt (the one standing in the corner) to anyone who wants it. May God be with him! I, LOREN CHESTNUT, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to make girls swoon, to Willie Wilson. We, CAROL CHEW and KAROL SHIPMAN, do hereby will and bequeath our sophistication to Kay Jenkins and Bonnie Neff. I, PATSY CLAPP, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Kenny Pichon. I, EVELYN COVERT, do hereby will and bequeath all my good times at O. T. II. S. to Sharon Rowland. I, RAY CRAWFORD, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get along with all teachers to my sister Lena Mae and Bonnie Neff. I, CLIFFORD CREASON, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Pat Carrigan. I, GENE DALLE, do hereby will and bequeath all that I will to those who don’t want it because it didn’t do me any good. T, KATHRYN DIVAN, do hereby will and bequeath my studious nature to my little sister, Sudie. I, NORMAN DIVAN, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Ethel Wynn. I, JANELLE ELLIOTT, do hereby will and bequeath my quiet disposition to anyone who wants it and needs it. T, MARGIE ELLIS, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Joe Harden. We, SHIRLEY ESTOCK, PEGGY HIBLER, and PEARL SPRAGUE, do hereby will and bequeath all our ability in Shorthand to Shirley Dodge, Reba Sprague, and Anna Hunt. I, IRENE FORD, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Joe Burgoyne. We, BILL FOUREZ and SONNY PATTERSON, do hereby will and bequeath our bench warming ambition to anyone lucky enough to get them. We, SALLY HAAS and JIM HAYS, do hereby will and bequeath all our good times at 0. T. H. S. to our brothers, Donald Haas and Jerry Hays. I, JOE HARDEN, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Margie Ellis. Senior Class Will I, RAY HATFIELD, do hereby will and bequeath my ability of working in shop to Bill Frye — he needs it. I, MARILYN HILL, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Alfred Stefani. I, WAYNE JONES, do hereby will and bequeath my basketball ability to Alan Alberts. I, LILA KILBURY, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to remain my shy quiet self to Bobby Knight. I, KATIE KINNEY, do hereby will and bequeath my position at “Jocko’s” and also all of the fun I had working there to my sister, Delores. I, LOUISE KNIGHT, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to talk all the time to my sister, Dorothy, and Pat Wright. I, DELORES LAFLEN, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to drive that thing called a car “carefully” to Shirley Bolton. I, GEORGE LEWIS, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to make more errors in typing than anyone else to “errorless” Sally Haas. I, DON LONGSTRETH, do hereby will and bequeath my bacherlorhood to Glen Baker. I’ve had it long enough. I, MELVIN MILLER, do hereby will and bequeath my elevator shoes to Bob Haurez. We, DORIS MITCHELL and JOY SHOTTS, do hereby will and bequeath our ability to mop up Pop’s skating rink floor to Stanley Jones and Butch Haas. May God bless their poor aching bones. I, RAY PARRISH, do hereby will and bequeath my wonderful mechanical ability in farm shop to Freddy Fourez. I, HERBIE PICHON, do hereby will and bequeath my good looks and red wavy hair to Bob Pricer. I, K ENNY PICHON, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Patsy Clapp. I, JIM RICHARDSON, do hereby will and bequeath my position on the basketball team to an up and coming star, Ronnie Zigler. I, SUE SMOOT, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to catch Layton’s first run bus at the very last minute to Pat Wright. I, CONNIE THOMASON, do hereby will and bequeath my desire for school to my sister, Diane. May she have as much fun as I have! I, SHIRLEY TRIMMELL, do hereby will and bequeath my height to Ronnie Zigler, to help him on the basketball team. I, BETTY UNVERFERTH, do hereby will and bequeath my love for all sports to my youngest sister, Joyce. I. DICK VERHOEVEN, do hereby will a7id bequeath my ability to leave study hall without a pass to Pete Schonians. I, KENNY VERHOEVEN, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get along with Mr. Koontz in a bad way to my brother, Bob. I, GEORGE WILSON, do hereby will and bequeath my nicotine fits to Bill Case. I, PAT WOLFE, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to make girls hate me to Arnold Ward. I, BOB WONDERLIN, do hereby will and bequeath my long curly hair to Arnold Ward. I, DONNA WONDERLIN, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Tommy Phillips. I, BEN YOUNG, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get along in Mrs. Porter’s study hall to Mark Seimer. Senior Class Poem Mary Baird showed lots of fight, While leading cheers for the “Purple and White. A Senior who is a good halfback, Is none other than Ben Balbach. Bonnie Balbach who's very shy, Has a gleam of mischief deep in her eye. Ruth Brunson is fairly short. But she takes part in every sport. Gene Calvert who is quiet and shy. In him you’ll find a great guy. Loren Chestnut has a quiet charm, We can always depend on the boys from the far Carole Chew who’s gentle and meek, Makes the honor roll nearly every week. Patsy Clapp though happy and gay, Was a student who seldom made less than an A. Evelyn Covert takes P. E. to her heart. And she is active in every part. For Raymond Crawford I would guess, Whatever his field, he’ll be a success. Clifford Creason is the one, Who always fights till the game is done. A good hearted friend who is kind and jolly, And who could this be, but Gene Dalle. When we looked for an editor of the News, Kathryn Divan is the one we decided to choose. Norman Divan who is tall and thin, Is always out to help us win. Janelle Elliott though quiet and shy, Has a smiling face and light blue eyes. Margie Ellis is full of jokes. And she shares her fun with many folks. Shirley Estock is a girl with grace, With happiness written upon her face. Irene Ford who plays in the band. Has a beautiful ring on her left hand. Senior Class Poem Bill Fourez as a rule, Is among: the best students in our school. Sally Haas who’s calm and cool, Would be a good student in any school. Joe Harden while having fun, Has a smile and a word for everyone. Ray Hatfield is a husky youth, Who hates all evil and loves the truth. Jim Hays, though full of fun, Is really a friend to everyone. Peggy Hibler is a quiet maid, And of honesty is unafraid. Marilyn Hill who’s tall and fair. Has a host of friends nearly everywhere. Wayne Jones a good athlete, As a basketball player is hard to beat. Lila Kilbury always talking to Bobby, Has knitting as her hobby. Katie Kinney who is very short. In P. E. is a very good sport. Louise Knight who is full of fight, Always does what she thinks is right. Delores Laflen with brown curly hair, Has bewitching ways that are very rare. George Lewis most willing of boys, Makes a lot of racket and a lot of noise. Don Longstreth is a happy lad, Who’s never angry or never sad. Mary Miller who’s short and small, Has malice for none and friendship for all. Melvin Miller though very short, In P. E. is a very good sport. Doris Mitchell who’s a tomboy, When Bennie’s around, she jumps for joy. Ray Parrish, better known as squirrel,” Is looking for a good looking girl. Senior Class Poem Clarence Patterson a good athlete, As a football player is hard to beat. Herbie Pichon who is sometimes loud. In him you’ll find a friend to be proud. Kenny Pichon who is a good chap. Aims to change the name of Patsy Clapp. Jim Richardson is the boy that we, Chose to lead the Class of “53.” Karol Shipman I wish to advise, Has bright red hair and big blue eyes. Joy Shotts is looking toward, The day she can go with Johnny Ford. Sue Smoot is a girl who could, Always take pleasure in doing good. Pearl Sprague is a friendly girl, With long blonde hair and many a curl. Connie Thomason back from Bismarck, Brought our class to the 54 mark. For Shirley Trimmell there’s a lot you can say, She is always friendly and her grades are A. Betty Unverferth is short and sweet, And as a pal can’t be beat. Dick Verhoeven, sturdy and tall. Was one of the guards who played football. Kenny Verhoeven is a carefree boy, For whom just living is a ceaseless joy. George Wilson we chose to be, The secretary of the class of “53.” Pat Wolfe who has two cars, One is a Plymouth, the other is from Mars. Bob Wonderlin who is quiet and shy, Always blushes when the girls rush by. Donna Wonderlin who is small and slender, Has a heart, we know that is soft and tender. Ben Young is helpful and kind, A better hoy is hard to find. Junior Class President .......................... Vice President...................... Secretary .......................... Treasurer .......................... Student Council Representatives — Jim Cessna, and Bill Wilson. Class Advisers ..................... .................... Fred Fourez .................. Pete Schonians .......................Larry Barr .................. Barbara Lamb Evelyn Sumner, Patricia Knight, Mr. Harrigan and Mrs. Porter “MISS VICTORY” Kay Jenkins was chosen to reign over the Homecoming game and dance as our Queen “Miss Victory.” Patricia Knight was the Queen’s Attendant. A class party was given by the Juniors for celebration of the Magazine Sale. The Junior-Senior Prom sponsored by the Junior Class given May 8, was enjoyed by all. This class has lost several of their members since school started : Esther Ritter, Evelyn Ritter, Carol Fairchild, and Betty Sprague. We wish luck to these wherever they may go. JUNIOR ROLL First Row—Junior Atkinson, Leonard Beckner, Shirley Bolton, Jim Cadle, Imogene Childress, Bill Case, Jim Cessna. Second Row—Paul Charles, Donna Clark, Harry Cockrell, Valerie Creason, Donnis Cripe, Bill Culp, Bob Cunningham. Third Row—Harry Ellis, Tom Ellis, Dlorah Fitzsimmons, Frances Hadley, Shirley Harden, Carolyn Hart, Ronnie Hibler. Fourth Row-—Phyllis Holden, Jim Jacobs, Kay Jenkins, Nora Jenkins, Bob Knight. Pat Knight. Frances Lomax. Fifth Row—Gene McCord, Ava Miller, Mary Musson, Bonnie Neff, Virgene Neumann, Dorothy Peese, Bob Pricer. Sixth Row—Jim Pollock, Tom Richter, Don Shank, Marilyn Snyder, Don Stallings, Joan Stine, Larry Sullivan. Seventh Row—Evelyn Sumner, Larry Van Camp, Bill Wilson, Patricia Wright, Ethel Wynn Ronnie Zigler. SOPHOMORE CLASS President............................................... Van Trimble Vice President...................................................Mark Seimer Secretary .......................................................Alan Albert Treasurer............................................Carroll McBride Student Council Representatives — Joann Miller, Guy Hobick, Rita Kirkpatrick, and Wilma Wonderlin. Class Advisers Mrs. Greathouse and Mr. Monts “MISS VICTORY” CANDIDATE Sara Williams was chosen as the Sophomore “Miss Victory” Candidate for the Homecoming game and dance. The great class of ’55 fared well this year. The initiation party for the “Greenies” turned out a great success. They have two new members: Julia Ringus and Arlyn Miller; both were welcomed by Oakwood High School. They are proud to say that they have the largest class in the school. Julia Ringus and Barbara Rollings did not have their pictures taken this year. FRESHMAN CLASS President.....................................Verna Lee Unverfei'th Vice President......................................Barbara Lough Secretary...............,........................ Dean McVey Treasurer........................................ John Fitzsimmons Student Council Representatives — Phyllis Knight, Donald Haas, Linda Canelle, and Patricia Tanner. Class Advisers..........................Mrs. Fisher and Mr. Ennis “MISS VICTORY” CANDIDATE Patricia Tanner was chosen as the Freshman “Miss Victory” Candidate for the Homecoming game and dance. Those departed are: Jim Boyer, Virgle Endsley, Delas Strode, and Clarence McDonald. Their new student is Wesl.v Fairchild. SOPHOMORE ROLL First Row—Shirley Birge, Bob Bowles, John Brawner, Marlon Brown, Nancy Buck, Bob Butler, Larry Cannon, Janet Cartwright, Norma Cessna. Second Row—Ronny Clark, Lena Crawford, Patricia Coon, Patsy Cox, Kay Davis, Bill Decker, Bill DeMoss, Melvin Denhart, Wayne Dodson. Third Row—Martin Drummond, Marvin Drummond, Steve Ellis, Norma EUiottt, Marian Erwin, Monty Foley, Larry Fourez, Bill Frye, David Gondry. Fourth Row—Harlan Hadden, Sam Hadley, Anita Hart. Bob Fourez, Don Hawkins, Wilma Hill, Guy Ilobick, Mary Holycross, Charlotte Hughes. Fifth Row—Richard Isenhower, Sally Jenkins, Barbara Kinney, Delores Kinney, Rita Kirkpatrick, Dorothy Knight. Ronnie Lane, Shirley Lee, Dick Megenhardt. Sixth Row—Arlyn Miller, Joann Miller, Shirley Miller, Virginia Miller, Darrell Mullins, Barbara Myriek, Frank Pichon, Bob Pouilliard, Don Richardson. Seventh Row—Helen Roney, Dick Schonians, LaVern Smith, Dean Snyder, Steve Stallings. Florence Stringfield, Everett Tellier, Don Van Allen, Bob Verhoeven. Eighth Row—Sara Williams, Wilma Wonderlin. Patsy Wynn. First Row—Arnold Lyndal, Glen Baker, Kenny Bell, Sharon Boucier, Betty Cadle, Linda Canelle, Jackie Clem, Louis Cole. Second Row—Terry Corn, Delores Creason, Madeline Cunningham, Bill Dalbey, Terry Davis, Shirley Dodge, Kenneth Doggett, Larry Dolbee. Third Row—Susan Dukes, Louise Eaton, Stella Fairchild, Dorothy Feggett, Joe Foley, Violet Gossar, Phil Gritten, Don Haas. Fourth Row—Jerry Hays, Margaret Holycross, Anna Mae Hunt, Stanley Jones, Phyllis Knight, Elsie Lewis, Vicki Jo Lewis, Charles Lister. Fifth Row—Bobby Makemson, Karen Meade, Barry Mendenhall, Evandra Mendenhall, Shirley Musson, Don Payne, Reva Peak, Eddy Ponder. Sixth Row—Don Pruitt, LaVonne Pruitt, Sharon Rowland, John Sadler, Kenneth Shank, Reba Sprague, Pat Tanner, Donna VanCamp. Seventh Row—Arnold Ward, Iniz Wells, Bob Wilson, Phyllis Winkler, Kent Word-worth, Bernice Wynn. Eighth Row—Tommy Wynn. Myrna Youmans, Donald Zigler. FRESHMAN ROLL ANNUAL STAFF This year the Annual Staff has strived to improve the Acorn in every way they could. They have changed the arrangement of pictures, which added variety to the annual. They also tried to arrange the book so there could be more snapshots and informal pictures. LIBRARIANS The decoration of the bulletin board, by the ambitious Librarians, added variety to the reading center throughout the year. The display was changed about every week. During the year the Librarians searched for books and succeeded in finding a few. OFFICE STAFF Ever hear of someone walking four or five miles a day in a building this size? Any of the girls who work in the office, including Mrs. Dalbey, could probably claim this much distance. Delivering notes to classrooms, calling students and members of the staff to the telephone, and summoning people to the office for conferences soon makes the miles add up. Student help in the office is an important responsibility and helps to make our school function more smoothly. OAK NEWS STAFF This year the Oak News Staff has strived to make the paper as interesting as possible. It is edited by the Rhetoric class and distributed every month. ANNUAL STAFF Back Row—Katie Kinney, Carole Chew, Bill Culp, Margie Ellis, Sally Haas, Marilyn Snyder, Joe Harden, Doris Mitchell, Joy Shotts. Seated—Karol Shipman, Kathryn Divan, Raymond Crawford, Shirley Trimmell, Imogene Childress, George Wilson, Mr. White. LIBRARIANS Top Row—John Brawner, Katie Kinney, Mary Musson, Joan Stine, Delores Creason. Second Row—Bill Frye, Darrell Millins, Sharon Rowland, Shirley Harden, Nancy Buck, Betty Cadle. Third Row—Dorothy Faggett, Donna VanCamp, Lila Kilbury. Seated—Susan Dukes, Fiances Lomax, Carole Chew, Patsy Clapp. OFFICE STAFF Back Row—Pat Wright, LaVern Smith, Kay Jenkins, Louise Knight, Delores Lafien, Elsie Lewis, Shirley Lee, Wilma Hill. Seated—Phyllis Winkler, Mrs. Dalbey, Mary Beth Raird. OAK NEWS STAFF Top Row—Ben Balbach, Marilyn Hill, Jim Richardson, Bill Fourez, Ben Young, Jim Hays, Pat Wolfe, Don Longstreth. Second Row—Katie Kinney, Betty Unverferth, Lila Kilbury, Irene Ford, Karol Ship-man, Evelyn Covert ,Connie Thomason, Ruth Brunson, Mary Beth Baird, George Lewis, Melvin Miller. Seated—Mr. Newtson, Pearl Sprague, Louise Knight, Clarence Patterson, Kathryn Divan, George Lewis. Mrs. Fisher, Carole Chew. KITCHEN HELPERS Preparing a noon meal for 75 to 100 hungry students is no simple matter—just ask Mrs. Newtson and the “kitchen aids!” Although kitchen helpers receive a free meal, they work expertly and efficiently for this. Keeping noon meals on schedule requires that some foods like turkey, be prepared the day before. Student co-operation in the lunch-room can ease the work of the kitchen staff. THESPIANS The National Thespian Society is an honorary dramatic organization that gives recognition to students for meritorious participation in dramatic arts. To become a member, a student must earn thirty points by participating in plays, helping with the production of plays and maintaining a high scholastic record. The members held four meetings this year at their homes. The officers for this year were : President ................................... Sue Smoot Vice President............................... Pat Wolfe Secretary .............................. Sonny Patterson FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Oakwood Chapter of The Future Farmers of America celebrated their Silver Anniversary during the month of March. Members of the Chapter and their parents attended a pot-luck supper in honor of the event. On March 20 the Chapter participated in the Parliamentary Procedure Contest at Georgetown. The livestock judging contest was held in April. George Lewis represented the Chapter at the Public Speaking Contest held at Rossville on March 24. During the year the Chapter members participated in several basketball games with Potomac, Armstrong, and Georgetown. The state convention held at Champaign was attended by the officers. At this meeting Clyde Hawkins was awarded the State Farmer Degree. The Oakwood Chapter was well represented in the vocational show held in Danville last August. Officers attended the Officers Training School, Judging and Public Speaking contests sponsored by Section 18. New officers were elected in April. Officers for the year were : President ................................ Pat Wolfe Vice President......................... Loren Chestnut Treasurer.......................................... Bill Fourez Secretary ................................ Tom Richter Reporter.................................... Jim Cessna BEGINNING BAND Most students in beginning band this year will be established members of the band during the next two or three years. Beginning band students earn their way into the band under the instructions of Mr. Harrigan. This group is not restricted to freshmen. KITCHEN HELPERS Top Row—Don Shank, Frances Hadley, Marilyn Snyder, LaVern Smith, Julia Ringus, Bobby Butler. Second Row—Dorothy Knight, Patricia Wright, Phyllis Holden, Bonnie Neff, Lena Mae Crawford, John Brawner. Seated-—-Kenney Bell, Margaret Holycross, Madeline Cunningham, Myrna Youmans, Anita Hart. THESPIANS Top Row—Jim Hays, Bill Fourez. Second Row—Irene Ford, Marilyn Hill, Shirley Trimmell, Fred Fourez, Mary Beth Baird, Ben Balbach, Kathryn Divan, Raymond Crawford Seated—Clarence Patterson, Sue Smoot, Pat Wolfe, Miss A Iverson. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Top Row—Larry Barr, Mark Seimer, Fred Fourez, Jim Hays, David Gondry. Bill Bowles, Clarence Patterson, Gene McCord. Second Row—Wayne Dodson, Jerry Hays, John Fitzsimmons, Carroll McBride, Don Hawkins, Marlon Brown, Bob Pricer. Third Row—Raymond Hatfield, Raymond Parrish, Ronnie Clark, George Lewis, Don Richardson, Larry Cannon, Ronnie Zigler. Fourth Row—Donnie Payne, Lyndal Arnold, Dean McVey, Harlon Hadden, Kent Woodworth, Bob Wilson, Van Trimble, Bill Wilson, Alan Albert, Guy Hobick, Barry Mendenhall. Seated—Mr. Cessna, Tom Richter, Jim Cessna, Pat Wolfe, Loren Chestnut, Bill Fourez. BEGINNING BAND Top Row—Stanley Jones, Terry Corn. Second Row—Ronnie Clark, Glen Baker, Arnold Ward. First Row—Margaret Holycross, Elsie Lewis, Phyllis Winkler. MUSIC CONTESTANTS Top Row—Bobby Butler, Larry Fourez, Donnie Zigler, Larry Barr. Second Row—Evelyn Sumner, Dorothy Knight, Louise Knight, Shirley Trimmell, Delores Laflen, Phyllis Knight. Third Row—Janelle Elliott, Mary Beth Baird, Bonnie Balbach, Connie Thomason. Fourth Row—Kathryn Divan, Ben Balbach, Marilyn Hill, Mary Miller. Seated—Ruth Brunson, George Wilson, Patsy Clapp. MUSIC DEPARTMENT STRIVES FOR GREATER APPRECIATION AND PARTICIPATION The band, band soloists, band ensembles and vocal ensembles represented the school and the music department in the music contest at Charleston. Every soloist and group in the contest this year received at least an excellent rating, with two of the soloists being rated superior and going on to the State Finals at Clinton. They are: Bob Butler, Tenor Saxophone, and Phyllis Knight, Flute. Patsy Clapp was accompanist. Musical and artistic growth and appreciation is the goal of the music department. Stress is placed on gaining insight into and an understanding of finer music. These goals are achieved by listening to good music, performing works of the great masters and participating actively in musical groups. By no means, however, is the achievement of these goals an end in itself. The band played rousing marches and “pep” tunes at football and basketball games. The band provided music for the Homecoming Pep Assembly and also for several other football and basketball pep assemblies. The band has showed continued improvement throughout the year. Miss Alverson. speech coach, took her first group of contestants to the District Speech Contest held at Champaign High School on March 7. The contestants were Clarence Patterson, Radio Speaking; Lena Mae Crawford, Original Oration; George Lewis, Extemporaneous Speaking; Joann Miller, Comedy Reading; Mary Beth Baird, Serious Reading; and Kathryn Divan, Verse Reading. The following people were in the one act play, “Pappa Peppers Bombshell”: Pat Wolfe, Pappa Pepper; Marilyn Hill, Mamma Pepper; Mary Beth Baird. Trudy; Carolyn Hart, Helen; Phil Gritten, Tim; and Clarence Patterson, the stranger. Kathryn Divan placed second in Extemporaneous Verse Reading and advanced to the sectional contest held on March 28. Lena Mae Crawford and Raymond Crawford placed fourth in their respective events. Clarence Patterson placed fifth. There were eleven schools competing from Vermilion and Champaign counties. SPEECH CONTEST GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Top How—Dorothy Knight, Marilyn Hill, Sharon Boucier, Sharon Rowland, Phyllis Knight, Connie Thomason, Irene Ford. Second Row—Barbara Lough, Mary Miller, Julia Ringus, Elsie Lewis, Bonnie Balbach, Reba Sprague, Shirley Musson. Third Row—Margaret Holycross, Evandra Mendenhall, Louise Knight, Madeline Cunningham, Delores Creason, Mary Baird, Inez Wells. Fourth Row—Bernice Wynn, Ruth Brunson, Stella Fairchild, Linda Canelle, Vicki Jo Lewis, Evelyn Covert, Reva Peak. Fifth Row—Phyllis Winkler, Janelle Elliott, Carole Chew, Pat Tanner, Betty Cadle, Patsy Clapp. Sixth Row—Donna Van Camp, Merna You mans, Verna Unverferth, Betty Unverferth, Mr. Harrigan. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Top Row—Larry Fourez, Billy Bowles, Loren Chestnut. Ben Young, Marian Brown, Carroll McBride. Second Row—Mark Seimer, Kenney Pichon, Bill Fourez, Jim Richardson, Bob Wonderlin, Darrell Mullins. Third Row—Bobby Pricer, Jerry Hays, Melvin Denhart, Larry Cannon, Guy Hobick, Ronnie Clark. Fourth Row—Helen Roney, Terry Corn, Arnold Ward, Harlan Hadden, Ronnie Lane, Mr. Harrigan. BAND First Row- -Delores Laflen, Shirley Trimmell, Louise Knight, Dorothy Knight, Sara Williams, W’ayne Dodson, Elsie Lewis, Arnold Ward, Karen Meade, Phyllis Knight, Carolyn Hart. Second Row—Larry Fourez, Larry Barr, Ethel Wynn, Kathryn Divan, Bill Frye, Donnie Zigler, Bob Wilson, Evandra Mendenhall, Phil Gritten, Carroll McBride, Robert Butler, Dlorah Fitzsimmons, Evelyn Sumner. Third Row—Darrell Mullins, Bill Decker, Marlon Brown, Florence Stringfield, Don VanAllen, Terry Corn, Lyndal Arnold, John Sadler, Bill Wilson, Irene Ford. Baton Twirlers—Marilyn Hill, Frances Lomax, Lena Crawford, Wilma Wonderlin, Linda Canelle, Helen Roney, Anita Hart, Mr. Harrigan. MIXED CHORUS Top Row—Gene Dalle, Herb Pichon, Norman Divan, Clifford Creason, Kenney Ver-hoeven, George Wilson. Second Row—Junior Atkinson, Gene Calvert, Bill Culp, Bob Wonderlin, Ben Balbach, Wayne Dodson. Third Row—Irene Ford, Marilyn Hill, Terry Corn, Phil Gritten, Phyllis Knight, Dorothy Knight. Fourth Row—Kathryn Divan, Louise Knight, Reba Sprague, Wilma Hill, Reva Peak, Bonnie Neff. Fifth Row—Mr. Harrigan, Evelyn Covert, Ruth Brunson. Mary Miller, Lila Kilbury. SPEECH CONTEST Top Row—Carolyn Hart, Marilyn Hill, Clarence Patterson, George Lewis, Mary Baird. Second Row—Raymond Crawford, Kathryn Divan, Pat Wolfe, Miss Alverson. Seated—Joann Miller, Phil Gritten, Lena Mae Crawford. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA This year, for the first time, the Future Homemakers of America elected honorary members to their organization. They were Mr. Koontz and Mr. Monts. The honorary members were initiated into the organization with the new members at a candle light ceremony. Two Hobo Days were held in which several of the members went from house to house doing odd jobs for a donation. The Hobo Day proved to be a huge success. The Oakwood F. H. A. members attended a party given in their honor by the Armstrong Future Homemakers of America. The organization donated a waffle iron and an electric mixer to the Home Economics Laboratory which is customary each year. Each member brought two quarts of vegetables to donate to the cafeteria. The shop class donated a new white gavel to the Chapter. It was greatly appreciated. During the year the Future Homemakers of America sold hot dogs and peanuts at the football games. The annual Mother-Daughter Banquet was held on May 12, 1953. Many members were present. SPRING PLAY Someone like Miss Brooks has a part in everyone’s life. She is a most human and delightful English teacher and whether she likes it or not, she is involved in almost everything that goes on in school. The students love her but take every advantage of her. The parents and members of the community behave as though they owned her. With all its fun-packed action, humanliness, and hilarious situations, this play has an underlying sweetness and a special meaning for both the cast and the audience. The cast included: Shirley Bolton ........................................... Miss Brooks Patricia Wright........................................... Miss Finch Clarence Patterson .................................. Hugo Longacre George Lewis......................................... Mr. Wadsworth Shirley Trimmell .................................... Miss Audubon Helen Roney .................................................... Elsie Ruth Bronson .................................................. Elaine Sue Smoot ....................................................... Jane Janelle Elliott................................................ Sylvia Mary Miller .................................................... Doris Marilyn Hill ................................................... Marge Sara Williams .................................................. Faith Phyllis Knight ................................................ Rhonda Clifford Creason ................................................. Ted Pat Wolfe .................................................... Stanley Bill Fourez ................................................... Martin Louise Knight ............................................ Mrs. Allen NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Junior and senior students attending Oakwood High School for at least one year and maintaining a four point average may become members of the National Honoi Society. Members of 1951-1952 were Carole Chew. Sue Smoot, Shirley Trimmell, Marilyn Hill, and Bill Fourez. Newly elected members include Patsy Clapp. Kathryn Divan, Janelle Elliott, Margie Ellis, Mary Miller, Dick Verhoeven, Ben Young, Carolyn Hart, Patricia Knight, Barbara Lamb, Marilyn Snyder, and Patricia Wright. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Oakwood High School G. A. A. has done exceedingly well on the 1952-1953 year. A volley ball tournament was held during the year with the seniors winning. A basketball tournament was also held with seniors taking first place. The annual dance program was sponsored by the G. A. A. on March 20 in the Oakwood gym. The program, a great success, was enjoyed by a capacity crowd. Several Play Days were held at Urbana and Champaign during the year. A swim and a weiner roast were also enjoyed by the members. Officers for the year were: President ........................................... Doris Mitchell Vice President........................................... Irene Ford Secretary ............................................... Joy Shotts Treasurer .................................................... Karol Shipman Reporter ............................................ Bonnie Balbach Points Chairmen ....................... Carole Chew and Wilma Hill FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Top Row—Virgene Neuman. Lena Mae Crawford, Dlorah Fitzsimmons, Ethel Wynn, Phyllis Knight, Marilyn Hill, Frances Lomax, La Vein Smith, Dorothy Knight, Wilma Wonderlin, Frances Hadley. Second Row—Bonnie Neff, Delores Creason, Mary Musson, Louise Knight, Wilma Hill, Carolyn Hart, Barbara Lamb, Margie Ellis, Verna Unverferth, Valerie Creason, Barbara Lough. Third Row Bernice Wynn, Phyllis Winkler, Helen Roney, Carole Chew, Patsy Wynn, Patsy Clapp, Stella Reva Fairchild, Anita Hart, Betty Unverferth, Lila Kilbury. Seated—Mrs. Porter, Pat Wright, Pat Knight, Doris Mitchell, Donna Wonderlin. PLAY CAST First Row—Alan Albert, Jim Richardson, Jim Hays, Wayne Jones, Pat Wolfe, Bill Fourez. Second Row—Janelle Elliott, Helen Roney, Mary Miller, Sara Williams, Ruth Brunson, Larry Cannon. Seated—Clifford Creason, Sue Smoot, Shirley Bolton, Clarence Patterson, George Lewis, Shirley Trimmell. Seated on Floor—Pat Wright, Marilyn Hill, Phyllis Knight, Louise Knight. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First Row—Marilyn Hill, Bill Fourez, Ben Young, Dick Verhoeven, Shirley Trimmell. Second Row—Carole Chew, Margie Ellis, Patsy Clapp, Sue Smoot, Mary Miller, Janelle Elliott, Mr. Koontz. Seated—Carolyn Hart, Marilyn Snyder, Pat Knight, Pat Wright, Kathryn Divan, Barbara Lamb. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Top Row—Marilyn Snyder, Dorothy Knight, La Vern Smith, Pat Knight, Sue Smoot, Delores Laflen, Marilyn Hill, Sharon Boucier, Shirley Birge, Phyllis Knight, Shirley Trimmell, Sally Haas, Pat Wright, Virginia Miller, Janet Cartwright, Elsie Lewis. Second Row—Imogene Childress, Shirley Bolton, Patsy Cox, Wilma Hill, Barbara Lamb, Donnis Cripe, Julia Ringus, Carolyn Hart, Virgene Neuman, Joann Miller, Sara Williams, Mary Holycross, Evelyn Sumner, Louise Knight, Margie Ellis. Third Row—Peggy Hibler, Bonnie Neff, Joan Stine, Norma Cessna, Linda Canelle, Verna Unverferth, Donna Wonderlin, Vicki Jo Lewis, Mary Baird, Shirley Miller, Valerie Creason, Stella Fairchild, Barbara Lough, Katie Kinney, Carole Chew. Seated—Dorothy Feggett, Bernice Wynn. Margaret Holycross, Norma Elliott, Patsy Clapp, Betty Unverferth, Janelle Elliott, Phyllis Winkler, Helen Roney, Anita Hart, Pat Tanner, Susan Dukes. Seated— Donnie Balbach, Karol Shipman, Irene Ford, Doris Mitchell, Joy Shotts, Mrs. Greathouse. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council began this year with hopes of developing leadership and citizenship, and with the thought of the welfare of the school in mind. The Homecoming Dance was sponsored by the council and also the Pep Assembly. One of the main accomplishments of the year was the Christmas party and the grab-bag. MISS VICTORY Kay Jenkins, a representative of the junior class was elected by the football team as “Miss Victory” of 1952-1953. Her attendants were Bonnie Balbach, senior; Patricia Knight, junior; Sara Williams, sophomore; and Patricia Tanner, freshman. “Miss Victory” was crowned at the Pep Assembly by Jim Hays, on behalf of the team. The remaining attendants were escorted by Clifford Creason, Bill Fourez, Clarence Patterson, and Ben Balbach, respectively. FALL PLAY “Cheaper by the Dozen” was presented by the students of Oakwood High School on November 14, 1952. All members of the audience enjoyed this delightful comedy, which was centered around the Gilbreth family. Clarence Patterson and Barbara Lamb played the parts of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbreth. Others in the cast were: Mary Beth Baird Joann Miller...... Raymond Crawford Pat Wolfe ........ Sue Smoot......... Phil Gritten...... Bonnie Neff....... Fred Fourez ...... Ben Balbach....... Jim Hays.......... Shirley Trimmel Patricia Knight Bill Fourez....... .....Ernestine ........ Maltha ............Dan ......... Frank ............Ann .........Jackie ....... Lillian ...........Bill ..... Joe Scales ......... Larry ..... Mrs. Brill Mrs. Fitzgerald ....Dr. Burton BLACK MASKERS Ambitious freshmen of Oakwood were selected to the Black Maskers by tryouts held at the beginning of the year. Parties were the highlights of the club’s social functions. The fall and spring plays were presented under the direction of Miss Alverson, the club adviser. Officers elected were: President...... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Clarence Patterson .....Ben Balbach ........ Jim Hays ..... Carolyn Hart STUDENT COUNCIL Back Row—Joann Miller, Donnie Zigler, Wilma Wonderlin, Phyllis Knight, Donald Haas, Guy Hobick, Bill Wilson, Jim Hays, Evelyn Sumner, Clarence Patterson, Kathryn Divan, Patricia Knight, Fred Fourez, Linda Canelle, Clifford Creason. Seated—Mr. Bess. Wilma Hill, Marilyn Hill, Ben Young, Bill Fourez, Mr. Ennis. MISS VICTORY Standing—Sara Williams, Bonnie Balbach, Patricia Knight. Seated—Kay Jenkins. FALL PLAY Top Row—Patricia Knight, Ben Balbach, Miss Alverson, Jim Hays, Shirley Trimmell, Bill Fourez. Second Row—Pat Wolfe, Barbara Lamb, Fred Fourez, Clarence Patterson, Sue Smoot. First Row—Raymond Crawford, Joann Miller, Phil Gritten, Bonnie Neff, Mary Beth Baird. BLACK MASKERS Top Row—Phyllis Knight, Shirley Trimmell, Gene Dalle, Fred Fourez, Pat Wolfe, Norman Divan, Bill Fourez, Gene Calvert, Sharon Boucier, Marilyn Hill, Patricia W right. Second Row—Linda Canelle, Joann Miller, Barbara Lamb, Elsie Lewis, Sue Smoot, Patricia Knight, Irene Ford, Lena Mae Crawford, Julia Ringus, Verna Unver-ferth, Virgene Neuman. Third Row—Lila Kilbury, Bonnie Neff, Vicki Jo Lewis, John Brawner, Raymond Crawford, Phil Gritten, Delores Creason, Louise Knight, Glen Baker, Stella Reva Fairchild, Mary Beth Baird, Betty Unverferth. Fourth Row—Miss Alverson, Kathryn Divan, Clarence Patterson, Jim Hays, Ben Balbach, Carolyn Hart. ATHLETICS TOUGH LUCK BOYS Oakwood 0 Areola 6 The first game was with Areola on the Oakwood gridiron. The game was scoreless the first half and part of the third quarter. Areola’s only touchdown was an intercepted pass on Oakwood’s 10 yard line. Oakwood’s closest chance to a touchdown was a pass thrown for a gain of 45 yards but in four attempts Oakwood could not score. WHAT A GAME! Oakwood 34 Catlin 13 The second game of the season went off with a bang as Oakwood took advantage of two Catlin fumbles, giving Oakwood a lead of 14-0 in the first quarter. NOT SO GOOD Oakwood 7 Georgetown 40 The hard-charging Georgetown team beat our Comets, October 3, on their home gridiron, scoring in every quarter. Oakwood’s only touchdown came in the last quarter, scored by Tom Ellis. COMETS SURPRISE BOBCATS Oakwood 26 Rossville 6 The Oakwood Comets came through with flying colors by scoring two touchdowns in the first half. The long Rossville touchdown came in the last quarter, when Oakwood fumbled. NICE HOMECOMING Oakwood 19 Westville 12 Oakwood’s homecoming was made successful by a close victory over the Westville Tigers. Tom Ellis scored in the second quarter. The score at the half was 6 to 6. Tom Ellis came through with another touchdown in the third quarter, making the score 12-6. Oakwood scored the clincher late in the fourth quarter on a run by Pete Schonians. COULD BE BETTER Oakwood 14 Lakeview of Decatur 14 Oakwood scored first, but Lakeview tied the score. In the second quarter Lakeview went ahead 14-7. Oakwood’s Comets came through with another touchdown in the final quarter, tying the score 14-14. KEEP IT UP Oakwood 12 Ridgefarm 6 The Comets downed the Bulldogs by cinching a victory in the third quarter as Sonny Patterson made a 67 yard run. Both teams were evenly matched although the Comets were not up to par due to several injuries incurred in the Lakeview game. COMETS LAST GAME Oakwood 6 Villa Grove 34 Oakwood wound up the season with a loss to Villa Grove. Oakwood’s only score came in the last quarter. Coaches: Warren Wiltsie and Raymond Bess Cfcs. VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD First Row, left to right—B. Balbach, G. Dalle, B. Fourez, C. Patterson, G. Calvert, C. Creason. Second Row—B. Young, P. Schonians, N. Divan, R. Verhoeven, J. Hays, W. Jones, F. Fourez, N. Drummond, Coach Wiltsie. Third Row—V. Trimble, B. Knight, B. Wilson, M. Drummond, T. Ellis, B. Wonderlin, R. Hibler, A. Albert, B. Wilson. Virgene Neuman, Imogene (Canelle) Childress, Shirley Bolton, Mary Baird. First Row, left to right—D. Payne, T. Corn, M. Denhart, D. Zigler, D. Van Allen, J. Foley, P. Gritten, T. Davis. Second Row—B. Verhoeven. S. Jones, L. Cole, D. Snyder, C. McBride, F. Fitzsimmons, D. Richardson, Coach Bess. Third Row—B. Dolbey, W. Mendenhall, L. Cannon, J. Sadler, L. Dolbee, J. Hays, R. Poulliard. CHEER LEADERS RESERVE FOOTBALL SQUAD COUNTY TOURNAMENT The Comets Place Second In The County The Comets faced Allerton for their first game in the county tournament. They defeated Allerton 75-41. Wayne Jones led the team with 15 points. For our next victim, the Comets came up against Fairmount, defeating them 43-40. Wayne Jones led Oakwood with 18 points, while Ronnie Zigler followed with 11 points. The Comets defeated the Westville Tigers by a score of 43-36. It was a close game all the way through. The Comets gladly welcomed Clarence Patterson’s eight out of eight free throws. Again the Comets came through with a victory over Henning, the score being 49-35. Wayne Jones was high scorer in the Oakwood-Henning game with 23 points. Our next rival was Georgetown for the final game of the county tournament. In the first quarter of the ball game it was Georgetown all the way, both teams using a zone defense. Pete Schonians made the first basket. Oakwood broke up Georgetown’s play with the now famous press defense. By doing this the Comets pulled up within six points of the Buffaloes at half time. The teams traded baskets and free throws during the third quarter and the Georgetown lead decreased to 5 points. Jones made two, Zigler one, and Schonians hit two free throws to put the Comets ahead by one point. Patterson was fouled in the remaining 35 seconds of the game and again put Oakwood ahead. Ronnie Zigler was fouled and made one of his shots. Georgetown scored again and sent the ball game into an overtime. During the first overtime both teams scored twice, with Hays and Jones hitting for Oakwood. Then there was a second overtime. The Comets missed two field goals, but the Buffaloes completed two free throws giving them a two point lead and the championship crown. The ending score was 44-42. The first five started and played the whole ball game. There were no substitutes for the Comets. The first five are as follows: Line-Up Jones .... Schonians. Hays ..... Patterson Zigler G FT FP 5 5 15 2 2 12 3 3 9 0 2 2 1 2 4 BASKETBALL VARSITY GROUP First Row, left to right—J. Richardson, B. Young, P. Schonians, J. Hays, W. Jones, C. Patterson, B. Fourez, R. Zigler. Second Row—J. Cadle, L. Barr, Coach Bess, F. Fourez, B. Pricer. First Row, left to right—Coach Bess, C. Creason, C. Patterson, J. Hays, B. Young, Coach Wiltsie. Second Row—B. Wilson, M. Miller, R. Hibler, M. Drummond, B. Fourez, B. Wilson, R. Zigler, J. Cadle. Third Row—G. Calvert, G. Dalle, J. Richardson, B. Wonderlin, B. Balbach, T. Ellis, B. Verhoeven. Fourth Row—G. Wilson, P. Schonians, F. Fourez, N. Divan, D. Verhoeven, W. Jones, K. Verhoeven. First Row, left to right—G. Hobick, V. Trimble, L. Cannon, M. Seimer, M. Drummond, C. McBride, A. Albert, B. Wilson. Second Row—D. Van Allen, B. Mendenhall, Coach Wiltsie. J. Hays, D. Zigler, D. Snyder. O” CLUB BASKETBALL RESERVE GROUP 0. I H. S. SCOREBOARD Basketball Nov. 25 57-36 Fairmount Dec. 2 55-61 Tolono Dec. 5 61-54 Westville Dec. 9 52-50 Bismarck Dec. 12 51-45 Rossville Dec. 16 48-50 St. Joseph Dec. 23 52-54 Catlin Jan. (5 43-50 Armstrong Jan. 9 43-39 Rankin Jan. 13 42-43 Ridgefarm Jan. 16 34-35 Rossville Jan 20-23 2nd Place County Tourney Jan. 27 63-25 Indianola Jan. 30 53-33 Hoopeston Feb. 3 52-38 Armstrong Feb. 6 37-59 Georgetown Feb. 10 56-57 Potomac Feb. 13 44-51 Westville Feb. 20 47-60 Monticello Feb. 24 44-54 Bismarck Feb. 27 42-63 Georgetown Coaches: Raymond Bess Warren Wiltsie School Calendar for 1952 ■ 1953 AUGUST: 27—Greenies came to Register. SEPTEMBER: 1—Labor Day; vacation for everyone. So soon? 11—Freshmen initiation. Oh! What a mess!! 19—Teachers Institute. What! Only a half day? 19—Football Game. Areola Here. 23— Health Exam. First, fifth and ninth grades. 26—Health Exam. Please not again. 26- Football Game. Catlin. OCTOBER: 3—Football Game. Georgetown There. 9--Football Game. Rossville Here. 10—I. E. A. District Teachers Meeting. 10— End of First Six Weeks. 14—Grades. I wondered why everyone looked sick today. 17—Homecoming Football Game. Westville Here. Hurray! We won. 24— Football Game. Lakeview (Decatur) Here. 31—Football Game. Ridgefarm There. NOVEMBER: 7—Football Game. Villa Grove There. 11— Armistice Day. No school. Hot Diggity! 14—Fall Play, “Cheaper By the Dozen.” 16-19—Illinois Association School Board. 21—End Second Six Weeks. 25— Our first basketball game of the season. Come on boys, let’s beat Fairmount. 25—Grades Out. 27- 28—No school; Thanksgiving. Don’t eat too much. 28- 29—U. of I. All State Music. School Calendar for 1952 -1953 DECEMBER: 2— Unity High Basketball Game Here. 5—Westville Basketball Game There. 9—Bismarck Basketball Game There. 12— Rossville Basketball Game Here. 16—St. Joseph Basketball Game Here. 23— Catlin Basketball Game There. 24— No school until next year. 25— Christmas Vacation. JANUARY: 1—Happy New Year! 5— School resumes. 6— Armstrong Basketball Game Here. 9—Rankin Basketball Game There. 13— Ridgefarm Basketball Game There. 15— Six Weeks Exam. 16— Physical Exam. 16—End Third Six Weeks. 19— Oh, my! Semester Exams. 20— Here we go again. More Exams. 27—Indianola Basketball Game There. 30—Hoopeston Basketball Game Here. FEBRUARY: 3— Armstrong Basketball Game There. 6—Georgetown Basketball Game Here. 10—Potomac Basketball Game Here. 12— Lincoln’s Birthday. No school. 13— Be careful; it’s Friday the thirteenth. Basketball Game with Westville Here. 20—Montieello Basketball Game There. 27—Georgetown Basketball Game There. Our last basketball game of the season. 27—End Fourth Six Weeks. School Calendar for 1952 ■ 1953 MARCH: 3—Regional Basketball Tournament. 7—District Speech Contest. 10—Sectional Basketball Tournament. 14—District Music Contest. 17—State Basketball Tournament. 20— Dance Festival. 21— F. H. A. Rally. 28—Sectional Speech Contest. APRIL: 2— Teachers Institute. Finally, another vacation. 3— Good Friday. 5— Easter. 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