Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1954 volume:

Dedication The 1954 ACORN is respectfully dedicated to the memory of Dr. 0. W. Michael for his tireless effort in behalf of Oakwood Township High School. IT IS THE PLEASURE OF THE ANNUAL STAFF OF OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Fithian, Illinois TO PRESENT THE ACORN 1954 THE STAFF Hill C ulp .............................. Patsy Cox ......................... Virginia Miller ......................... Marilyn Snyder ............................ Kay Jenkins ........................... Don Stalling ............................ Ktliel Divan ............................ Pat Wright ................... Sltirley Cox .......................... Larry Cannon .......................... Donnie Xeff Shirley Bolton ........................ Melvin Denhart Frances I onta .......................... Donnis ('ripe Kvelyn Sunnier Virgene Neuman ......................... Forrest Boyer .......................... Monroe Brasley Kditor ............. .Assistant Kditor .. Business Manager Advertising Manager Chief Reporter .... Sports Kditor ...... Photography Kditor Art Kditor ......... Reporter ........... Reporter ........... Reporter Reporter ........... Reporter ........... Reporter ........... Reporter ........... Reporter ........... Reporter ........... Co-Sponsor ......... Co-Sponsor .......... The School Board--------the people's voice The public schools belong to the people. An enormous investment has been made in the physical plant, equipment, salaries and maintenance — all for the purpose of providing an education for those who desire it. The interests of the people of this district in the high school are represented by the school board, consisting of seven elected members. Those who seek election do so as a public service, not for compensation or popularity. The salary is literally nominal; the criticism is frequent and generous. We are indeed fortunate in having a board that gives freely its time and outstanding ability toward making our school one of the best. Members of the school board are: Roy Hichhorst, Ernest Seymour. (Pres.), Clyde Hendricks, Cletis Zigler (reelected), Joe Davis (retired 1954 ). Donald Albert, Glen Sperry (elected 1954 ), and Mrs. Dorothy Dalbey, secretary. The Administration .... bells, books and plans We are happy to have Mr. Wayne E. Koontz as our principal. Mr. Koontz. with able assistance from his secretary. Mrs. Dorothy Dalbey, has made many improvements during the 1953-54 school year. Of particular importance to the student body are the bigger and better assembly programs. We have enjoyed them all very much. Xot to go unnoticed are the routine matters handled by the administration — class schedules, bus runs, the hiring of teachers, the listening to student excuses with a dutiful manner and incredulous grin. It is all a part cf a principal's school day. The Maintenance staff - - - - housekeeping and bus schedules Popular with the entire student body and faculty are the maintenance men. Helpful, jovial and consciencious in their duties, these men do the housekeeping and drive the busses for the school. Their jobs are vital; without them the school could not possibly operate smoothly. The members of our maintenance staff are, left to right: Joseph McVey. Fred Montgomery, Hershel McPherson, Wilson Ilazelbaker and Layton Liggett. hro d Newtsor? G ) r eyG )arpG Gertrude Frs )er t6rre s J3oper The Faculty------guides along the road 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, M. S. Ed. ROBERT CESSNA Agriculture University of Illinois. B. S., M. S. WARREN WILTSIE Coach. Physical Education General Business. Practical Math. Knox College, B. A. University of Illinois, M. A. SARA PORTER Home Economics Rayford State Teachers College, B. S. GERTRUDE FISHER Orientation. Rhetoric, Library Pennsylvania College. A. B. University of Illinois. M. A. 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., Driver Training, Coach Illinois State Normal University. B. S. University of Illinois, M. Ed. SHIRLEY SHARPE English, Spanish, Speech University of Illinois, B. S. MONROE BRASLEY American Culture World History, Social Problems University of Illinois, B. S., M. Ed ANNE LIPPOLD Biology. Physical Education University of Illinois, B. S. FORREST BOYER Mechanical Drawing and Shop Eastern Illinois State College. B. S. Ed. University of Illinois, M. S. rOROTHY DALBEY Secretary Number One Man pranks and curriculum development Editor’s Note: Every student learns something about his teacher’s background from the stories that are sandwiched in between tomorrow’s assignment and the bell. The tales range from the unheated garret and a diet of canned sardines and soda crackers during struggling college days to humorous war experiences. One person, however, remains a mystery man to the student, inspite of any business contacts they may have. pleasant or otherwise. We refer, of coure, to the Principal. The Acorn, believing that this was an unfortunate and rectifiable situation, put its reporters to work prcbing for facts on the school’s Number One man. The following biographical sketch is the result. Wayne E. Koontz brought some sixteen years of experience in the educational field with him when he came to Oakwood Township High School in 1946. Born in Loraine, Illinois, the son of a grocer and farmer, Mr. Koontz was first introduced to the 3R’s in a one roon district school. Later, during his high school days at Mendon Township, Mr. Koontz began to participate in some of the pranks practiced by the species “student,” designed to drive the teacher into a nervous breakdown. One incident in which our Principal took part came about through collusion with his buddy in the algebra class. The teacher directed Mr. Koontz and friend to the blackboard each day to work out the assignment cf the previous night. Being good alvebra students, the problems were always correct, and consequently no questions were asked by classmates. However, by chance. Mr. Koontz and his crony discovered that the teacher cculd not solve the problems, since she had absolutely no knowledge of algebra. The following day the two connived to sprinkle errors throughout their work, including wrong answers. Result: Confusion, and a teacher with a very red face. Mr. Koontz earned his B. A. from Culver Stockton College, dividing his time between his books, a janitorial job, football and drama. His first teaching experience was in a one room school near his home. From there he moved on to Shelbina. Missouri. as teacher and principal. Ne:t followed, Pittsfield, and Catlin. arriving at Oakwcod in 1946. Mr. Koontz received his M. A. from the University of Missouri in 1937, and at present is working on his doctorate at the University of Illinois. Mr. Koontz married Rebecca Elliott in 1C38 and has three chldren, Roger, Stephen and Janet. Mr. Koontz has served in many capacities in Principals Associations, having served as President and Secretary of the Vermilion County organization for three terms, and as a member of the Committee on Admission of the State Association. Our Principal has been active in curriculum development, and ha3 been invited to speak on this su-bject by several of the universities ar.d teachers colleges. Rivaling his family, curriculum development and directing our school are his hobbies, hunting, fishing and woodworking. Su c e c SS A+ JL 6 6 ■ ■ C a f v ro ju The Class History .... initiation, orientation and lots of fun When we entered Oakwood Township High School in the Fall of 1950 we learned one thing that our grade school teachers failed to impress upon us. That is that a freshman is a freshman, — bewildered by initiation, complex schedules, overlording upper classmen, and a system that has little semblance to the lower grades. We weathered the storm, however, providing many laughs for our superiors with our comical dress on Initiation Day. The schedules — well, we just followed the crowd and hoped that we would end up in the right classroom. The faculty handled us like newborn babes, advising, suggesting, showing us every consideration to assure that we would soon become well adjusted high school students. Our sophomore year went by without much ado, everyone by that time having learned many new tricks about the art of self preservation in the battle between textbooks, tests and the struggling student. We initiated the incoming freshmen, of course, and enjoyed laughing for a change, instead of being laughed at. The junior year brought us some honors. We had the pleasure of having our “Miss Victory” candidate, Kay Jenkins, win the title. We also entertained the student body and school patrons with our junior class play, a comedy, “Cheaper By the Dozen.” On May 8th we were hosts to the Seniors at the Junior - Senior Prom, held at the Grier Lincoln Hotel in Danville. As seniors we again won the “Miss Victory” award, being represented by Donna Clark. Our class play, “A Date With Judy,” played before a full house, adding to our class fund. We had our share of concessions at ball games, particularly the sale of cokes. This, too, increased our income considerably. Scholastically, we gained our share of honors. Inducted into the National Honor Society were Pat Knight, Barbara Lamb, Marilyn Snyder, Carolyn Hart, Bill Case, Kvelyn Sumner. Pat Wright, Barbara Jim Cessna. In sports we were again recognized. Among our lettermen were Pete Schonians, Bob Pricer, Fred Fourea, Bob Knight, Ron Hibler, Tom Ellis, Ron Zigler, Bob Cunningham and Bill Wilson. The DAR and SAR Citizenship Awards were made to Barbara Lamb and Fred Fourez. To culminate our careers at Oakwood, we took a trip to the Lake of the Ozarks. This meant four days of travel and fun. and, best of all, no final examinations. The Graduates and now tomorrow FREDRICK FOUREZ — “Fred” Glee Club - 1, 2.; FFA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Black Maskers - 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer - 4; Thespian - 3. 4, President - 4; Student Council - 1, 2. 3; “You Can’t Take It With You” - 2; “Cheaper By The Dozen” - 3; “Home Sweet Homicide” - 4; “O” Club - 1, 2, 3, 4; Track -1,2, 3, 4. Letters - 1, 2, 3; Basketball - 2, 3. 4; Football - 1, 2. 3, 4, Letters - 3, 4, Captain - 4; All-County - 4; President of Senior Class - 3. 4; Mixed Chorus -1,2. PETE SCHONIANS — ’’Pete da Tramp” Football - 1. 2, 3, 4, Letters - 3. 4; Basketball - 1, 2, 3, 4. Letters - 3, 4; Track -1, 2, 3. 4. Letters - 3, 4; Class Vice-President - 3. 4; Industrial Club Treasurer -3, 4, President - 4; “O” Club - 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4. PATRICIA KNIGHT — “Pat” Black Maskers - 3, 4. Vice President - 4; FHA - 1, 2. 3. 4, President - 3: Parliamentarian - 4; GAA - 1. 2, 3, 4, Point Chairman - 2: Glee Club - 1, 2, Oak News - 4; Office - 4; Miss Victory Attendant - 3; National Honor Society -3, 4, President - 4; President of Class - 1, Treasurer - 4; Service Club - 3; Student Council - 3. 4, Vice President - 4; Thespians - 4; “Cheaper By The Dozen” - 3. PATRICIA WRIGHT — “Pat” GAA - 1. 2, 3, 4; FHA - 1. 2, 3, 4. Secretary - 3; Class Secretary - 4; Dramatics -3, 4; Thespians - 4; National Honor Society - 3, 4; Vice President - 4; Office -1, 2, 3, 4; Kitchen Helper - 3; Glee Club - 3; Mixed Chorus - 2, 4; Contest Sextet - 2; Service Club - 1, 2, 3; “Our Miss Brooks” - 3; Annual Staff - 4; Oak News Staff - 4; Miss Victory Attendant - 4. LARRY BARR - “Crowbar” FFA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Track - 2; Basketball - 2, 3. 4; Band - 1, 2, 3, 4. JAMES CADLE — “Abernathy” Photography Club - 1; Boys Glee Club - 1; Annual - 1, 2; Industrial Club - 3; “O” Club - 3. 4. BILL CASE Newspaper - 4; National Honor Society - 4. JIM CESSNA FFA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Industrial Club - 3, 4; Student Council - 3, 4. HARRY COCKRELL Photo Club - 1; Mixed Chorus - 3; Glee Club - 3; FFA - 1, 2. Senior Class Poem The time has come when we, the class of 54, Will roam the halls of Oak-wood High no more; As we go forward a fortune we possess. The years here we have lived rich with happiness; Our hearts are wiser, as our minds, Safely led through the tangled paths we leave behind. We would like to say, if we possibly could. All the thanks in the world to the teachers who understood. Who shared our joys and our griefs as they came, Hut were with us always just the same. To the Juniors we gladly yield our name. Hoping they will respect it and honor its fame; To the Sophomores, so bright and fair. Good luck, best wishes, to you we bear; To the Freshmen we give our praise. The ne::t three years will serve you in a thousand way:-. We leave you all with smiles and joys beyond compare. To enter into a world of care. And when we leave, we’ll slip away. As silently as does the day. — Virginia Miller The Graduates and now tomorrow SHIRLEY HOLTON Annual Staff - 4; Cheerleader - 1, 2. 3, 4, Letters - 1, 2. 3, 4; Dramatics - 3, 4; GAA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club - 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus - 1. 2; Pep Club - 1, 2: Social Dancing - 1, 2,; Thespian - 4; Oak News Staff - 4; Kitchen Helper -1,2; “Our Miss Brooks” - 3; “Home Sweet Homicide” - 4. SHIRLEY COX — “Hotrod” Annual Staff - 2. 3. 4; FHA - 1; GAA - 1, 2, 3; Librarians - 1. 2, 3. 4; Pep Club -1; Social Dancing - 1. DONNA CLARK — “Sue” FHA - 1; GAA - 1, 3, 4; Librarians - 1. 2. 3; “Miss Victory” - 4; Social Dancing -1; Glee Club - 1; Oak News Staff - 4. VALERIE CREASON — “Bones” FHA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club - 1; Librarians - 2, 3, 4. DONNIS CRIPE — “Donnis” Annual Staff - 4; GAA - 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club - 1, 2, 4; Librarians - 1, 2; Social Dancing - 1; Oak News Staff - 4. BILL CULP — “Brainy” Football - 1, 2; Mixed Chorus - 3; Boys Chorus - 4; Annual Staff - 2, 3, 4, Acorn Editor - 4; Oak News - 4; Kitchen Helper - 1; Photography - 1; Aviation - 1. BOB CUNNINGHAM — “Whitey” Football - 1, 4, Letter - 4; “O” Club - 4; Track - 4. HARRY ELLIS — “Jug” Industrial Club - 3; Mixed Chorus - 1. 2; Boys Glee Club - 1. DLORAH FITZSIMMONS — “Lola” Band - 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics - 4; FHA - 2. 3, 4; GAA - 2; Glee Club - 1; Pep Club - 1; Social Dancing - 1 . CAROLYN HART Band - 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter - 2; Sec.-Treas. - 2; Black Maskers - 3. 4, Treasurer -3; FHA - 1, 2, 3, 4. Parliamentarian - 2; GAA - 1, 2, 3, 4, Numerals - 2; Glee Club 1; Kitchen Helper - 2: National Honor Society - 3, 4, Treasurer - 3; Oak News Staff - 4. Editor - 4: “Home Sweet Homicide” - 4: Speech Contest - 3. RONALD HIBLER — “Hib” Football - 1, 2, 3, 4. Letter - 2, 3, 4; Track. - 1. 2, 3. Letters - 1, 3; “O” Club - 1. 2, 3. 4. PHYLLIS HOLDEN GAA - 1, 2; Glee Club - 1, 2; Kitchen Helper - 1. 2, 3; Librarians - 2; Mixed Chorus - 2; Pep Club - 1. Senior Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1954, Oak wood Township High School, having been under close observation for a period of four years, and after long deliberation by our Faculty, having been declared to he of sound mind, generally speaking, and further, having completed with reasonable proficiency the required physical exercises, and having chewed the minimum of one package of gum during the daily class schedule, fulfilling thus the requisite for a sound body, do hereby will and bequeath those possessions enumerated below to parties named therein. I. TOM ELLIS, do hereby will and bequeath my position of the shoehall team to Bob Wilson. God bless you kid. You have my sympathy. We. CAROLYN HART, PAT KNIGHT and BARBARA LAMB, do hereby will and bequeath our ability to be at the same place at the same time to Wilma Hill, Joann Miller and Sara Williams. I, JIM CESSNA, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to play ping pong to Sam Hadley. Good Luck. I. AVA MILLER, do hereby will and bequeath the best of luck to my brother. Claude, and his girl friend, Irma Sprague. I. BOB CUNNINGHAM, do hereby will and bequeath all my hills at the Steak and Shake to Mark Seimer. We, EVELYN SUMNER and DONNIS CRIPE, do hereby will and bequeath our lasting companionship to Phyllis Winkler and Bernice Wynn. I. HARRY ELLIS, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to loaf in shop to Bill Frye. I, SHIRLEY COX. do hereby will and bequeath all my fun in skipping school and going to Champaign. and trying to get away with it, to Jeanie Brunson and Kay Maxwell. I. HARRY COCKRELL, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to loaf in study hall to Bob Pouillard. Not that he needs it. I. VTRGEXE NEUMAN, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to read shorthand to Shirley Miller and Janet Cartwright; to La Vonne Pruitt the ability to work every night at the Steak and Shake and go to school; to John Paul all my love and letters. I. SHIRLEY BOLTON, do hereby will ar.d bequeath all my love to Don Kennedy. I. JOAN STINE, do hereby will and bequeath all my slimness to Bernice Wynn. I. JAiMES POLLOCK, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Violet Gossar. I. JIM CABLE, do hereby will and bequeath all my ability as amateur writer of private eye mysteries to Ronnie Lane and Sam Hadley. I. VALERIE CREASON, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to skip PE for 12 weeks, and get by with it, to Donna Van Camp. I, MARILYN SNYDER, do hereby will and bequeath all my ability to gain the National Honor Society to my brother. Dean Snyder. I. DON STALLINGS, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to skip study hall and classes to Alan Albert. The Graduates - and now tomorrow TOM ELLIS “Tommy” Football - 1, 2, 3, 4. Letters - 2, 3, 4; Basketball -1,2; Track - 1. 2, 3, Letters -1, 2, 3; Student Council - 1, 2, 3; “O” club - 1, 2, 3, 4. KAY JENKINS — “Jenks” Annual Staff - 2, 4; Class Cheerleader - 2; GAA - 1. 2. 3, 4; Girls Glee Club -1, Pianist; “Miss Victory” - 3; Pep Club - 1, 2; Service Club 3; Social Dancing -1; Oak News Staff - 3, 4. BOB KNIGHT — “Bobby” Football - 1, 2, 3, 4, Letters - 3. 4; Track - 1, 2. 3. Letters - 1, 2, 3; Basketball -1, 2; Glee Club - 1. 2; “O” Club - 1, 2, 3. 4. BARBARA LAMB — “Barb” GAA -1.2, 3, 4, Point Chairman - 4; FHA -1,2, 3, 4. Historian - 3; Glee Club -1, 2; Black Maskers - 3, 4; “Miss Victory” Attendant - 1; Thespians - 3, 4, Point Chairman - 4; Treasurer of Class - 3; National Honor Society - 3, 4, Secretary -4; Student Council - 4; Kitchen Helper - 1, 2; “Cheaper By The Dozen” - 3. FRANCES LOMAX — “Fran” FHA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarians - 1, 2, 3; Glee Club - 1; Annual Staff - 4; Kitchen Helper - 1: GAA - 1; Band - 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Dancing - 1; Service Club - 1, 2, 3. GENE McCORD — “Sleepy” Industrial Club - 4. AVA MILLER — “Ava Maria” Oak News Staff - 4; Glee Club - 1, 4; Mixed Choru3 - 4; Band - 1, 2. BONNIE NEFF — “Bonney” FHA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian - 3; Glee Club - 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Choru3 - 2, 3; Annual Staff - 4; Kitchen Helper - 1, 2, 3; Social Dancing - 1; GAA - 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club - 1. VIRGENE NEUMAN — “Genie” GAA - 3, 4; FHA - 3, 4; Cheerleader - 3; Dramatics - 3, 4; Glee Club - 4; Annual Staff - 4. DOROTHY PEESE — “Dot” Librarians - 1, 2, 3. BOB PRICER “Red” Basketball Manager - 3, 4; Football - 1, 2; Secretary FFA - 4 ; Kit: hen Helper -3; Social Dancing - 1; Auto Club - 1; FFA - 1. 2. 3, 4; Mi::ed Chorus - 4; Fall Play - 4; “O Club - 3, 4; Oak News - 4. Senior Class Will I, CLEMIETINE RASBERRY, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Dick Ashley. We, BILL WILSON and EREI) FOUREZ, do hereby will and bequeath our ability to play football and pet women to Mark Seimer and Alan Albert. We think they need it. I. DLORAH FITZSIMMONS, do hereby will and bequeath all my fun during my four years at OTHS to Nancy Goodwin and Leanore Bolton. I, BOBBY PRICER, do hereby will and bequeath my crew-cut and nickname to Larry Dolbee. I, ETHEL DIVAN, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Norman Divan. I, BILL CULP, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to play ping pong to Bob (Cob) Haurez. i. KAY JENKINS, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Jack Perry. I, BILL CASE, do hereby will and bequeath my dumbness to Dick Megenhardt. I, PAT KNIGHT, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Bill Fourez. I, GENE McCORD, do hereby will and bequeath my intellingence to get dates at any time to Larry McCord and Eddy Ponder. We. PHYLLIS HOLDEN and DOROTHY PEESE, do hereby will and bequeath the best of luck to Sally Jinking and Barbara Myrick in their future years at OTHS. We, SHIRLEY BOLTON and KAY JENKINS, do hereby will and bequeath our sophistication to Joan Miller and Vickie Jo Lewis. I. PETE SCHONIANS, do hereby will and bequeath my height to Bob (Cob) Haurez. I. BONNIE NEFF, do hereby will and bequeath my dumbness in football to Bob Wilson. We, FRANCES LOMAX and PAT WRIGHT, do hereby will and bequeath our com-radship and all our good times together, especially in Danville on Monday night, to any of the juniors who will enjoy it ne.it year. God bless them. I, RONNIE ZIGLER, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get F's in “Old Man” Cessna’s Ag class to Mark Seimer. Good luck, although you won’t need it. We. RONNIE NEFF and ETHEL DIVAN, do hereby will and bequeath our carefree ways to Sudie Divan and Kay Fourez. In witness whereof, we have hereto subscribed our names, this twenty-seventh day of May. in the year of OUR independence, one. Class of Nineteen Fifty-Four Witnesses: Wilson Ilazelbaker Wayne E. Koontz Dorothy Dal hey The Graduates - and now tomorrow JAMBS POLLOCK — Jim Glee Club - 1, 2. CLEM IETINE RASBERRY — “Clemie” Chorus - 4; Dramatics - 4; Oak News Staff - 4. TOM RICHTER PEA - 1, 2, 3. MARILYN SNYDER — “Dimples” Pep Club - 1; Kitchen Helper - 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff - 2. 3, 4; GAA - 3, 4; Glee Club - 4. DON STALLINGS — “Donald Duck” Industrial Club - 3, 4; Annual Staff - 4; Dramatics - 4. JOAN STINE — “Moe” Librarians - 1. 2, 3. 4; GAA Knitting Club - 1; Glee Club LARRY SULLIVAN — “Salty” Mixed Chorus - 1, 2: Industrial Club - 1, 2. EVELYN SUMNER — ”Ev” Librarians - 1, 2, 3: Annual Staff - 4; Student Council - 2. 3: GAA - 1. 2, 3, 4; Kitchen Helper - 3; Class Secretary - 2; Oak News Staff - 4; FHA -1,2; Band -1, 2, 3. 4; Office - 4; Social Dancing - 1. BILL WILSON — “Slim” PFA - 1, 2, 3. 4; Award - 2; Band - 1. 2. 3. 4; Award - 3; Glee Club - 1; Football - 2, 3, 4; Award - 3. 4; Track - 2. 3; Award - 3. ETHEL DIVAN — “Windy” Band - 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA - 1. 2, 3. 4; Girls Chorus - 1, 2, 4; Mixed Chorus - 2. 3; Annual Staff - 4; Librarians - 1. 2; Pep Club - 2; Social Dancing - 1. RONNIE ZIGLER — “Zig” Track - 1, 2, 3. 4, Letter - 3; Basketball - 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter - 3, 4; Football - 4, Letter - 4; FFA - 1, 2, 3, 4; “O” Club - 3 4. - 1. 2, 3. 4; FHA - 1, 2. 3, 4; Band - 1, 2, 3, 4; - 1: Oak News Staff - 2. Senior Statistics FAVORITE NAMES LIKES PASTIME AMBITION ACTS Bill Case To study Typing Chemist Dignified Jim Cessna Ag. Farming Farmer Quiet Donna Clark Freddie Blushing 105 lbs. Bashful Shirley Cox E’m all Boys Mrs. Oddly Harry Cockrell Model A s Talking “A” student Puzzled Valerie Creason High collars Giggly Bookkeeper Silly Donnis Cripe Tom Laughing Stenographer Here Bill Culp Most people Flirting Race Driver Drippy Bob Cunningham Paul Charles Doctoring Paul Who Knows? For Paul Harry Ellis Sara Fithian Mr. Williams Henpecked Dlorah Fitzsimmons “Bud” Reading Mrs. Bashful Carolyn Hart Jim School Teacher Flighty Ronald Hibler Wilma llillery 150 lbs. For Wilma Phyllis Holden Girls Talking Bookkeeper Religious Kay Jenkins Jack P. E. ?vlrs. Perry Indifferent Nora Jenkins Leonard Being Quiet Mrs. Afraid Pat Knight Bill Bill Mrs. Fourez For Bill Frances Lomax People Arguing No. please Dignified Gene McCord Fords Driving ?????? Sleepy Bonnie Neff Boys Flirting Beautician Always Ava Miller Ronnie Play piano Housewife Assured Senior Statistics NAMES LIKES FAVORITE PASTIME AMBITION ACTS Vlrgene Neuman ‘Steak ’n Shake” Talking Curb Girl Giggly Dorothy Pees© Roy Roy Mrs. Burke Mysteriously Bob Pricer Jeeps Running around Farmer Dizzy Jim Pollock Violet M uncle Husband For Violet Tom Richter Hard telling Farming Farmer Unsure Marilyn Snyder Decent-people Annual Staff Teacher Intelligent Don Stallings Cars Cars Mechanic For Girls Joan Stine Jim Twirling Mrs. Unusual Larry Sullivan The girls Flirting To catch one For the girls Evelyn Sumner Quint Being shy Mrs. “Quint” Congenial Bill Wilson Farming School Farmer Nice Pat Wright School Drawing Model Sophisticated Ethel Divan Norman Arguing Mrs. Divan As she pleases Ron Zigler Sports Basketball G ft. tall ????? Fred Fourez Donna Sports Farmer For Donna Pete Schonians Basketball Leanore Coach Innocent Larry Barr Farming Looking innocent 160 lbs. Sober Barbara Lamb Kenny Primping Mrs. Wright Prissy Clemietine Rasberry Dick Speech Class “Mrs.” All the time Tom Ellis ?????? Being noisy . -Star General Indifferent Shirley Bolton Don Cheerleading Mrs. I). Kennedy Peppy Jim Cadle Everybody Arguing Private Eye Easy going Junior Highlights of 1953 -54 We juniors found out that the pace quickens between the half-three-quarter way mark. Added to a heavy (?) study (?) schedule is the extra curricular activity that demands much time and energy. We were equal to the occasion, however. We began the year with the election of our class officers. They were’ President .............................................. Larry Cannon Vice President ............................................. Guy Hobick Secretary .............................................. Sara Williams Treasurer ............................'............ Lena Mae Crawford We chose Joann Miller and Van Trimble to represent us as queen and king candidates for the school carnival. For the Homecoming queen candidate we selected Wilma Hill. Reita Kirkpatrick was the junior standard bearer in pep rallies, and incidentally, did an excellent job. One of our major problems was making money for the Junior-Senior prom and banquet. We put on a magazine sales program which brought out hidden sales talent from among the timid and not so timid. The sales grossed over twelve hundred dollars. High man was Don Hawkins who took the top prize from among the many offered by the sales promotion company. To supplement this little nest egg our class staged the junior play, a comedy entitled “Home Sweet Homicide.” The plot was built around a neighborhood murder and a bunch of youthful sleuths, who, although they failed to endanger the jobs of J. Edgar Hoover and his boys, did bring an evening filled with laughs to a large audience. Prom plans, a difficult task involving many details that must be handled to assure a pleasant evening, went forward. The ciass chose the Hotel Wolford in Danville. The theme selected was “Moonlight and Roses,” with class colors of red and white. Guy Hobick, genial, and never at a loss for a word, was picked as master of ceremonies. Six members of the junior class were inducted into the National Honor Society. Selected upon the basis of scholarship, character and leadership, admission to this organization is considered by all a high honor. Those chosen were: Virginia Miller, Dorothy Knight, Norma Elliott. Wilma Hill, Bob Butler and Wayne Dodson. Junior Highlights of 1953 -54 We were also well represented in athletics this year. The Brothers Drummond. — Martin and Marvin, — Bill Frye, Carroll McBride, Larry Cannon and Melvin Den-hart were awarded “O” letters for football. Darrell Mullins received a letter as manager. In basketball, letter winners were: Mark Seimer, Cluy Hobick, Bob Haurez, and Carroll McBride. Reita Kirkpatrick was presented a cheerleader letter. We have been a busy lot this school year. But tomorrow we shall be rewarded. Seniors, it is rumored in the hallways, are academic freeloaders, waiting for graduation. enjoying what is to most the last year of schooling. Discounting rumor at the usual rate, we still see a ray of beauty in the 1954-55 school year. You see, we will I hen be seniors. Junior Roll First Row — Alan Albert, Shirley Birge, Bob Bowles, John Brawner, Marlon Brown, Nancy Buck, Bob Butler. Second Row Janet Cartwright, Norma Cessna. Ronnie Clark, Patricia Coon, Patsy Cox, Melvin Denhart, Wayne Dodson, Martin Drummond. Third Row — Marvin Drummond, Norma Elliott, Steve Ellis, Monty Foley, Larry Fourez, Bill Frye. Fourth Row — David Gondry, Harlen Hadden. Sam Hadley, Anita Hart, Bob Haurez, Don Hawkins. Wilma Hill. Fifth Row — Mary Holycross, Dick Isenhower, Sally Jenkins, Reita Kirkpatrick, Dorothy Knight, Ronnie Lane, Carroll McBride. Sixth Row — Joann Miller, Shirley Miller, Virginia Miller. Darrell Mullins, Dick Megenhardt, Barbara Myrick, Frank Pichon. Seventh Row — Bob Pouilliard. Barbara Rollings, Helen Roney, Dick Schonians, Lavern Smith. Dean Snyder, Steve Stallings. Eighth Row — Everett Tellier, Van Trimble. Don Van Allen, Bob Verhoeven, Wilma Wonderlin, Patsy Wynn. Sophomore Highlights of 1953-54 Sophomores are a peculiar clan. They lack the timidity of the freshmen, and the temerity of the juniors. They are a little more positive of their place in the scheme of things, — solid school citizens, bent on seeng this thing through, but yet not brash enough to claim that there is nothing more to be learned. Security comes, it is claimed by wiser heads, from the knowledge that we are no longer looked down upon, as are the freshmen, but rather looked up to. Sometimes the tilt of the freshman head does not reach an angle suitable to our position, but it is there. We began our year with the election of our class officers. They are: President ............................................... John Sadler Vice President ..................................... Kent Woodworth Secretary ........................................... Phyllis Knight Treasurer .............................................. Don Zigler Sophomores were active in many areas, particularly in sports. We were well represented in football, having three letter winners in this field. They were: Bob Wilson, John Sadler, and John Fitzsimmons. In the inter-class basketball tournament the sophomores took the championship title. Playing the juniors on even terms for entire game, the sophomores won on a last second shot by Larry Dolbee. The girls also took part in the intramural program, and, although they did not win, they were well represented. Verna Unverferth was captain of the sophomore team. Bernice Wynn was elected Treasurer of Section 15 of the Future Homemakers of America meeting held in the Danville YWCA on October 5th. On the social side, the sophomores entertained the freshmen with an initiation party. At the school carnival we were pleased to present as our queen and king candidates Bernice Wynn and Kent Woodworth. Vickie Jo Lewis was our “Miss Victory” candidate. Sophomore Highlights of 1953-54 The ear ended without much commotion. We were all happy to move up to the junior ranks. We are abreast of the halfway mark. Sophomore Class First Row John Sadler, Kent Woodworth, Phyllis Knight, Hon Zigler. Second Row Lyndol Arnold, Glen Raker, Kenneth Bell, Betty Cadle, Linda Canelle, Jack Clem. Third Row — Terry Corn, Delores Creason, Madeline Cunningham, Rill Dalbey, Terry Davis, Larry Dolbee, Susan Dukes. Fourth Row — Stella Fairchild, Wesley Fairchild, Dorothy Fegett, John Fitzsimmons. Joe Foley. Violet Gossar, Philip Gritten. Fifth Row Don Haas, Jerry Hays, Margaret Holycross, Stanley Jones, Vicki Jo Lewis, Elsie Lewis, Barbara Lough. Sixth Row — Robert Makemson. Dean McVey, Karen Meade, Evandra Mendenhall, Shirley Musson, Don Payne. Eddie Ponder. Seventh Row — LaVonne Pruitt, Sharon Rowland, Patricia Seyfert, Reba Sprague, Verna Unverferth, Arnold Ward. Eighth Row Iniz Wells, Robert Wilson, Phyllis Winkler, Bernice Wynn. Tom Wynn, Myrna Youmans. Note: Sophomore class members whose pictures do not appear are Donna Van Camp and Sharon Roucier. freshman Highlights of 1953-54 In retrospect, our first year at Oak wood Township High School has been an exciting one. It started on August 27th, a day which, to the average person began as most days do. The sun rose in the east, as usual, the birds chirped as they flitted from limb to ground to limb again, and Father got off to work without throwing the household into more than the normal amount of confusion and turmoil. But to me, there was no sameness to this day. I was excited. The palms were a little moist. There was a tenseness, and my hands shook noticeably. And who wouldn’t be nervous! It was the first day of high school! Although the step from the grade school to high school is a big one, our path was smoothed by helpful and patient class advisors who did their utmost to put us on the correct heading. We found some subjejets foreign to the lower grades, and a new gimmick called the “Study Hall,” which aimed to make life easier at home after school hours. Socially, high school had its merits. New faces, many of them pretty, and sixty-nine people, all just a little lonely and scared, soon found that friendships blossom out even in these strange surroundings. The freshman class got into the whirl of things, electing its officials for the class government. Those chosen were: President .............................................. Dick Wynn Vice President ......................................... Jack Terry Secretary ........................................... Leanore Bolton Treasurer ........................................... Sharron Dalle We selected as our cheerleader winsome Donna Douglas, who during the year was well received by all class groups in the pep rallies. Donna and Jack Terry represented the freshman class as queen and king candidates at the school carnival. Sue Divan brought back honors to Oak wood during the year by winning third place in the sectional speech contest. Sue, specializing in extemporaneous verse-reading, had previously won a high place in the district contest, thus qualifying to continue on to the higher bracket. In addition to her work in speech. Sue found time to be the freshman Homecoming candidate and a cheerleader. Freshman Highlights of 1953-54 The year was not one of all work and no play. We had several parties with the sophomores. For those who are inclined toward sports for entertainment we had an intramural program for both boys and girls. Although we did not. win, we had a lot of fun. In summation, this has been an exciting school year. We have found new friends and new knowledge. The teachers have given of their time and understanding to start us on our way. We are now full fledged high school students. freshman Class First Row — Dick Wynn, Jack Terry, Leanore Bolton, Sharon Dalle. Second Row — Frank Applegate. Curtis Atkinson, Julia Bell, Perry Blew, Wayne Sexton, Betty Brown, Doris Brown, Carnet Brown. Third Row — Mary Brown, Henrietta Brunson, Raymond Burke, Bill Cannon, Linda Cole, Don Creason, Joe Cox, Larry Cox. Fourth Row — Don Davis, Richard Dearth. Mary Sue Divan, Donald Dodson, Donna Douglas, Eda Jane Edge, Olive Eldridge, Richard Estock. Fifth Row — Rita Flannery, Flora Fourez, Nancy Goodwin, Richard Hardesty, Jim Hawkins, John Headlee, Dorothy Holycross, Maxine Huddleson. Sixth Row — Paul James. David Jenkins, Janey Kinney, Chester Lomax, Gerald Martoglio, Louise Kay Maxwell, Larry McCord, Perry Lee McGill. Seventh Row — William Miller, Carolyn Morris, Pat Musson, Arthur Penrod, Thomas Perry, Carol Pollock, Don Pruitt, Jack Reffitt. Eighth Row ____ Donald Richter, Charles Rogers. William Rollings, Danny Smith, Erma Sprague. Donald Stine. Charles Strange, Edward Tellier. Ninth Row____Jerry Lee Ward. Judy White, Sharon White, Donald Williams, Richard Williams, Bill Wonderlin. Vahan Yazarian. ft The Annual Staff The Acorn staff was organized soon after school began, forming around a few experienced personnel from last year, but welcoming all comers who wished to offer a hand. One of the major problems in publishing a yearbook is finance. This was overcome through the grant of one-half of the school carnival receipts to help defray publication expenses. The staff selected as its theme “Stairway to the Stars.” Pat Wright, staff artist, created the theme and division sheet drawings. Librarians The Librarians, student assistants to Mrs. Fisher, provided the usual efficient, helpful service to those who sought information and borrowed books. Pins, earned last year, were awarded to the following: First year — Sharon Rowland, Susan Dukes, Dorothy Febbett, Donna Van Camp. Mary Musson, Katie Kinney, Betty Cadle, Bill Frye; second year numerals — Valerie Creason, John Brawner; third year numerals — Carole Chew. Joan Stine; fourth year numeral — Lila Kilbury. Club officers for the year were: Joan Stine ................... Valerie Creason .............. Frances Lomax ................ Donna Van Camp ............... .... President Vice President .... Secretary .... Treasurer Office Staff Everybody who has been in the office for a pencil, paper or a dressing down from the Principal has always cast an envious eye toward Mrs. Dalbey’s helper. Sitting in a quiet office at her own desk, catching up on her homework or the latest rumors, — this to the uninformed appears to be a setup. Not so. If Johnny has a phone call he must be notified by the office help. The absentee slips, the notes from I he office, and a dozen other routine matters in the operation of a smooth system must be taken care of by the office help. Student Council The Student Council, planning and legislative body for school activities, accomplished a very ambitious program emphasizing student entertainment and recreation. Among its projects were the School Carnival, all paid assemblies, a memorial for Dr. Michael, a Homecoming Dance, and a school crest. In addition, the Council has purchased new equipment for use in the noon hour recreational program. Wilma Hill is President of the Council this year. Annual Staff Sitting — Mr. Boyer, Don Stallings, Patsy Cox, Bill Culp, Marilyn Snyder, Virginia Miller, Mr. Brasley. Standing — Larry Cannon, Bonnie Neff, Pat Wright, Ethel Divan, Kay Jenkins, Melvin Denhart. Frances Lomax, Shirley Cox, Donnis Cripe, Evelyn Sumner, Virgene Neuman. Librarians First Row — Mrs. Fisher, Donna Clark. Joan Stine, Valerie Creason, Donna Van Camp. Second Row Donna Douglas, Judy Bell, Sharon Dalle, Shirley Cox, Kay Maxwell, Henrietta Brunson. Third Row Janet Kinney, Linda Cole, Carolyn Morris, Sharon Rowland, Betty Cadle. Fourth Row — Don Williams, Dick Wynn, Bill Frye, Dick Williams. Office Staff Seated — Mrs. Dalbey, Evelyn Sumner, Shirley Miller, Patsy Cox. Standing Mary Jo Mast, Carolyn Hart, Pat Knight, Pat Wright. Lena Crawford, Joann Miller, Barbara Lamb. Student Council First Row Mr. Bess, Mr. Ennis, Joann Miller, Wilma Hill, Pat Knight, Jerry Hays, Mr. Koontz. Second Row — Wilma Wonderlin, Lena Mae Crawford, Barbara Lough, Leanore Bolton, Donna Douglas, Sharon Dalle, Don Zigler, Judy Bell, Rita Kirkpatrick, Phyllis Knight, Carolyn Hart, Barbara Lamb. Third Row — Bob Butler, Jim Cessna, Bill Wilson, John Sadler. National Honor Society First Row — Norma Elliott. Dorothy Knight, Barbara Myrick. Second Row — Marilyn Snyder, Pat Wright, Pat Knight, Barbara Lamb, Carolyn Hart. Third Row — Bill Case, Evelyn Sumner, Jim Cessna, Mr. Kooutz, Wayne Dodson, Virginia Miller, Wilma Hill, Bob Butler. Speech Contestants Standing — Joann Miller, Mrs. Sharpf, Sue Divan, Pat Wright. Sitting — Phyllis Knight, Elsie Lewis. Virginia Miller, Phil Grtten. Oak News Staff Sitting — Mrs. Fisher, Kay Jenkins, Donnis Cripe. Carolyn Hart, Pat Wright, Marilyn Snyder. Standng — Mr. Newtson. Bob Knight, Pat Knight, Clemietine Rasberry, Bill Culp, Donna Clark, Tom Ellis, Shirley Bolton, Bob Pricer. Ava Miller, Bill Case, Barbara Lamb, Evelyn Sumner, Bill Wilson. Kitchen Help First Row — Sharon Boucier. Norma Elliott, Mrs. Newtson, Barbara Myrick. Second Row — Mary Brown, Sara Williams, Judy Bell, Leanore Bolton. Myrna Youinans. Third Row — Pat Seyfert, Patsy Cox, Nancy Buck, Dorothy Holycross. Fourth Row — Marilyn Snyder, Mary Holycross, La Verne Smith, Janet Cartwright, Rita Flannery. Fifth Row — Don Payne. Don Hawkins, Harlan Hadden, Kenny Bell, Danny Smith, Arthur Penrod. Thespians Sitting — Barbara Lamb, Phil Gritten, Fred Fourez, Joann Miller, Bonnie Neff. Standing — Mrs. Sharpf, Pat Knight, Carolyn Hart, Phyllis Knight, Shirley Bolton, Glen Baker, Pat Wright. National Honor Society The National Honor Society, composed of Students who have attained high scholastic standing, increased its membership this Spring with the selection of nine new members from Oakwood Township High School. The criteria are leadership, character, and a letter of application to the faculty. Those initiated this year were: Virginia Miller, Dorothy Knight, Norma Eliott, Wilma Hill, Bob Butler and Wayne Dodson, all juniors, and Jim Cessna, Bill Case, and Evelyn Sumner, seniors. Officers for this year were: President ............................................. Pat Knight Vice President ........................................ Pat Wright Secretary .......................................... Barbara Lamb Treasurer ........................................... Carolyn Hart The Oak News Rolling off the mimeograph monthly was the Oak News, replete with school doings. Kurious Katie and hallway gossip gleaned during class changes or the lunch hour. The publication is written and edited by the Senior rhetoric class, under the supervision of Mrs. Fisher. In charge of typing and mimeographing is Mr. Newtson of the typing and shorthand department. Carolyn Hart served as Editor-in-Chief. Kitchen Help Carrying on a hot lunch program — and incidentally, a very excellent one — is a big job. There are potatoes to be peeled, vegetables to prepare, dishes to wash, and a long list of other tasks that requires many hands. The kitchen helpers, consisting of students who wish to perform a valuable service to the school and earn their own meals, work each day on the lunch program, supervised by Mrs. Newtson. Thespians The National Thespian Honor Society, the goal of everyone who has walked behind the footlights and worn grease paint, initiated seven new members into its organization during the year. They were: Phyllis Knight, Pat Wright, Pat Knight, Shirley Bolton, Carolyn Hart, Glen Baker, and Guy Hobick. Attainment of membership is through work in the Dramatics Club and the earning of 30 points. Officers for this year were: President ............................................. Fred Fourez Vice President ........................................ Joann Miller Secretary ............................................ Phillip Gritten Point and Social Chairman ............................. Barbara Lamb Future Farmers of America Th° Future Farmers of America again brought honors to Oakwood Township High School when it was awarded The Hankers Association of Illinois plaque for outstanding work. The traveling plaque has been won by the local chapter for the third time in seven years. The FFA presented an impressive and informative assembly program this year, during which a regular chapter meeting was held, including the organizational ceremonies. The plaque award was made at this time. Club officers for this year were: Don Hawkins .................. Jim Cessna ................... Don Richardson ............... Hill Wilson .................. Mark Seimer .................. Mr. Robert Cessna ............ .... President Vice President .... Secretary .... Treasurer ..... Reporter ...... Advisor Fall and Spring Plays Lovers of hilarity and fast moving comedy were served up two plays presented by the Junior and Senior classes during the school year. The first, “Home Sweet Homicide.” involving three children who attempt to solve a murder next door, was given by the Junior class October 30 before a full house. The second, A Date With Judy.” adapted from the zany and popular radio production, kept a large crowd in laughter all evening as the antics of a typical teenager were depicted by Judy and her friends. The productions were well cast, and the acting was superior. The plays are directed by Mrs. Shirley Sharpf. Future Homemakers of America This year the Future Homemakers of America elected two new honorary members. They were initiated into the organization along with the new members at a candle light ceremony. Again this year Hobo Day was held in which several members worked at odd jobs for a donation for the club. During the year the Future Homemakers of America sold various things to make money for the club. The Future Homemakers of America sponsored a St. Patrick’s Day square dance March 18, 1954. The Mother-Daughter Banquet was held April 27, 1954 wihch several members attended. Club officers for this were: Dorothy Knight .......... Wilma Wonderlin ......... Wilma Hill .............. Barbara Lough ........... Mrs. Sara Porter ........ .... President Vice President .... Secretary .... Treasurer ...... Advisor Future Farmers First Row — Bill Wilson, Mark Seimer, Bob Pricer, Don Hawkins, Jim Cessna, Mr. Cessna. Second Row — Van Trimble, Ron Zigler, Richard Dearth, Harlan Hadden, Don Stine, Jim Hawkins, Don Dodson, Don Davis, Kent Woodworth, Bob Wilson, Arthur Penrod. Third Row — Don Payne, Lyndal Arnold, Ronnie Clark, Larry Cannon, Don Richter, Dean McVey, Larry Barr, Alan Albert. Fourth Row — Don Pruitt, Fred Fourez, David Gondry, Bob Bowles, Carroll McBride, Jerry Hays. Fall Play First Row — Phyllis Knight, Mark Seimer. Joann Miller, Phil Gritten. Rita Kirkpatrick. Second Row — Mrs. Sharpf, Lena Crawford, Wilma Hill, Shirley Bolton, Anita Hart, Carolyn Hart. Third Row— Bonnie Neff. Alan Albert, Bob Pricer, Fred Fourez. Front Row — John Brawner, Bleu Baker, Don Haas, Bob Butler. Spring Play First Row — Larry Cannon, Guy Hobick. Second Row - Mrs. Sharpf, Don Stallings, Bill Wilson, Pat Wright, Barbara Lamb. Third Row — Bonnie Neff. Shirley Bolton. Fred Fourez, Rita Kirkpatrick. Seated — Stella Fairchild. Sue Divan, Judy Bell, Anita Hart. Note — Phil Gritten was absent when this picture was taken. Future Homemakers Of America First Row — Mrs. Porter, Wilma Hill, Dorothy Knight, Wilma Wonderlin, Barbara Lough, Pat Knight. Second Row — Anita Hart, Phyllis Winkler, Joan Stine, Janet Kenny, Mary Sue Divan, Dlorah Fitzsimmons, Judy Bell, Pat Seyfert, V’alerie Creason, Pat Wynn. Helen Roney, Rita Kirkpatrick, Bernice Wynn. Third Row — Leanore Bolton, Nancy Goodwin, Delores Creason, Flora Kay Fourez, Patsy Cox, Nancy Buck, Vickie Jo Lewis, Stella Fairchild, Linda Canelle, Donna Douglas, Sharon Dalle. Fourth Row — Carolyn Hart, Barbara Lamb, Rita Flannery, Frances Lomax, Pat Wright, Phyllis Knight, Ethel Divan, Janet Cartwright, Virgene Neuman, Lena Crawford, Bonnie Neff. Bands The Oakwood Township High School Band of some thirty-five pieces soared to new heights of popularity with student body and sports patrons during the year. Playing at all sports events and for many assemblies and pep rallies, the band always presented interesting programs. Adding to the band's usual excellent march maneuvers were the high-stepping majorettes, prancing and twirling to the delight of the onlookers. The group consisted of Sharon Dalle, Stella Fairchild, Joan Stine, Wilma Wonderlin, Anita Hart, Helen Roney, Linda Canelle, and Lena Mae Crawford, drum major. The band organization for the year was directed by the following officers: Larry Barr ................................................ President John Sadler .......................................... Vice President Helen Roney ..................................... Secretary-Treasurer Following out his program to supply new members for the band, and to replace graduates, Mr. George Harrigan, director, recruited several students into his Beginning Band. Beginners are given instruction during free periods, and, upon displaying a quality of muciciansbip suitable for regular band work, are moved up. Music Contestants The flute trio, all members of the Oakwood Township High School band, won top honors at the district music contest held at Areola this year. Members of the trio are: Carolyn Hart, Phyllis Knight and Karen Meade. They will participate in the state contest at Peoria, April 30. All other soloists and ensembles entered in the district contest received second and third ratings. The band was awarded an “excellent” rating. Glee Club The Glee Clubs, under the direction of Mr. George Harrigan. increased their membership this year with the enrollment of many new underclassmen. The combined glee clubs presented an entertaining program for the music festival and style show held at Oakwood Township High School, April 23rd. Beginning Band First Row — Sharon White, Judy White, Dorothy Holycross. Second Row — Rita Flannery, Sue Divan, Donna Douglas, Kay Maxwell. Third Row — Flora Kay Fourez, Jerry Ward, Perry Blew, Betty Brown. Fourth Row Larry McCord, Perry McGill, Dick Wynn, Paul James, Don Davis, Tom Wynn. Music Contestants First Row — Sue Divan, Helen Roney, Anita Hart. Sharon Dalle, Virginia Miller. Shirley Birge. Second Row — Bob Wilson, Richard Isenhower, Bonnie Neff, Clemietine Rasherry. Donnis Cripe. Third Row — Janet Cartwright, Pat Wright, Carolyn Hart, Phyllis Knight. Karen Meade, Barbara Myrick. Fourth Row — Dorothy Knight, Sara Williams, Elsie Lewis, Arnold Ward, Wayne Dodson. Fifth Row — Larry Fourez, John Sadler. Terry Corn. Larry Barr, Boh Butler. Band First Row Stella Fairchild, Anita Hart, Helen Roney, Wilma Wonderlin. Lena Crawford, Joan Stine, Sharon Dalle, Linda Canelle, Mr. Harrigan. Second Row — Judy White. Flora Fourez. Carolyn Hart, Phyllis Knight, Karen Meade, Marlon Brown, Darrell Mullins. Third Row — Bob Butler, Mary Jo Mast, Sharon White, Wayne Dodson, Arnold Ward, Elsie Lewis, Dorothy Knight, Sara Williams, Donna Douglas. Fourth Row — Phyllis Winkler. Wilma Hill. Evelyn Sumner, Larry Fourez .Larry Barr, Ethel Divan, Bob Wilson. Don Zigler, Maxine Huddleson. Fifth Row — Bill Wilson, John Sadler. Terry Corn, Lyndal Arnold. Don Van Allen, Carroll McBride, Glen Baker. Phil Gritten. Boys Glee Club Pianist — Sally Jinkins. First Row — Melvin Denhart, Mr. Harrigan, Larry Cannon. Second Row — Bill Wonderlin, Don Williams, Harlan Hadden, Bill Culp. Third Row — Larry McCord, Danny Smith, Ronnie Clark, Don Hawkins. Fourth Row — Don Creason, Bob Pricer, Mark Seimer, Bob Bowles. Girls Glee Club First Row — Helen Roney, Sue Divan, Judy Bell, Norma Elliott, Barbara Myrick, Henrietta Brunson, Mr. Harrigan. Second Row — Sharon Dalle, Janet Kinney, Betty Brown, Nancy Goodwin, Donna Douglas, Bonnie Neff. Third Row — Mary Brown, Flora Kay Fourez, Patsy Wynn, Shirley Miller, Kay Maxwell, Norma Cessna, Leanore Bolton. Fourth Row — Marilyn Snyder, Ethel Divan, Donnis Cripe. Clemietine Rasberry, Mary Jo Mast, Nancy Buck. Fifth Row — Virginia Miller, La Vern Smith, Carolyn Morris, Shirley Birge, Janet Cartwright, Linda Cole, Mary Holycross. dramatics Club Dramatics members went soical this year! Several of them attended the Red Mask Plays at the Palace Theater in Danville and the Dramatics Workshop at Champaign. Many members of the Dramatics, Thespians, and World Literature Class were thrilled by the grand presentation of “Hamlet” by the University Theater players at Lincoln Hall in Champaign. President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... .. Joann Miller ___ Pat Knight Phyllis Knight .. Fred Fourez Miss Victory Donna Clark, a representative of the senior class was elected by the football team as “Miss Victory” of 1953-1054. Iler attendants were Pat Wright, senior; Wilma Hill, junior; Vicki Lewis, sophomore; and Sue Divan, freshman. “Miss Victory” was crowned at the Pep Assembly by Bill Wilson, president of “O” Club. The escorts were Fred Fourez, Pete Schonians, Tom Richter, Bill Wilson, and Tom Ellis. The queen and her court paraded during halftime at the game and reigned at the dance following. GAA The GAA basketball tournament was won by the Juniors, who were given tough competition by the other classes. Activities for the club during the year included participation in the School Carnival, and a swimming party at the University of Illinois on January 14th. A new ruling was established pertaining to the number of points and method of attaining them toward a letter award. GAA advisor is Mrs. Anne Lippold. GAA officers for this year were: Sara Williams ................. Wilma Wonderlin ............. Reita Kirkpatrick ........... Stella Fairchild ............ Barbara Lamb ................ ..... President . Vice President ...... Secretary ..... Treasurer Point Chairman Dramatics First Row — Mrs. Sharpf. Phyllis Knight, Joann Miller. Pat Knight, Fred Fourez. Second Row — Sue Divas, Anita Hart, Helen Roney, Reita Kirkpatrick, Sharon Dalle, Donna Douglas, Betty Brown, Janet Kinney, Bobby Lough, Phyllis Winkler, Myrna You mans. Third Row Bonnie Neff. Pat Seyfert, Dlorah Fitzsimmons, Virgene Neuman, Vickie Lewis, Flora Fourez, Wilma Hill, Shirley Bolton, Delores Creason, Stella Fair-child. Linda Canelle, Clemietine Rasberry. Fourth Row — Patsy Cox. Barbara Lamb. Rita Flannery, Elsie Lewis, Pat Wright. Sharon Rowland. Sharon Boucier, Virginia Miller, Sara Williams, Lena Crawford, Carolyn Hart. Fifth Row — John Brawner, Don Payne, Kenny Bell. Phil Gritten, Don Stallings, Alan Albert, Bob Pricer, Don Hawkins, Larry Cannon, Melvin Denhart, Harlan Hadden, Bob Butler. Sixth Row Curtis Atkinson, Glen Baker, Terry Corn, Don Haas, Richard Isenhower, Bill Frye, Mark Seimer, Jerry Hays, Kent Woodworth. Miss Victory and Candidates Standing — Donna Clark. Sitting Vicki Jo Lewis, Pat Wright, Wilma Hill, Mary Sue Divan. Mixed Chorus First Row Phyllis Knight. Donna Douglas, Sue Divan. Mr. Harrigan. Second Row Dorothy Holycross. Rita Flannery. Sharon White, Judy White. Third Row Dorothy Knight, Pat Wright, Elsie Lewis, Janet Cartwright. Fourth Row — Bob Butler. Bob Wilson. Richard Isenhower. Fifth Row Melvin Denhart. Wesley Fairchild. Tom Wynn. Wayne Dodson, Arnold Ward. GAA First Row Barbara Lamb, Wilma Wonderlin. Sara Williams, Reita Kirkpatrick, Stella Fairchild, Mrs. Lippold. Second Row — Dorothy Fegget, Judy Bell, Margaret Holycross, Myrna Youmans, Kay Jenkins, Phyllis Winkler. Joan Stine, Iniz Wells. Linda Canelle, Donna Clark, Bobby Lough, Bernice Wynn, Norma Elliott, Barbara Myrick. Third Row Violet Gossar, Janet Kinney, Betty Brown, Sue Divan. Patsy Wynn, Leanore Bolton. Donna Douglas. Dorothy Holycross, Norma Cessna, Shirley Miller, Sharon Dalle, Bonnie Neff, Pat Seyfert. Fourth Row — Virgene Neuman, Flora Kay Fourez, Shirley Bolton, Sharon White, Judy White, Mary Holycross, Patsy Cox, Joann Miller, Rita Flannery, Wilma Hill, Vickie Jo Lewis, Nancy Buck. Fifth Row — Clemietine Rasberry, Carolyn Hart, Janet Cartwright, LaVern Smith, Pat Wright, Shirley Birge, Sharon Boucier, Pat Knight. Dorothy Knight, Donnis Cripe, Virginia Miller. Marilyn Snyder, Evelyn Sumner. School Calendar of 1953 -54 AUGUST: 27— Freshman Registration. 28— All Students Attend Classes. (Attendance good. Too early to skip). SEPTEMBER: 7— Labor Day - School Holiday. 17—School Carnival. 22— Board-Faculty Dinner. 25— Football Game - Villa Grove - Here. Section Vermilion County Teachers Institute. 28— -Sophomore - Freshman Initiation Party. 29— State Health Examination. OCTOBER: 2—-Football Game - Georgetown - Here. 8— 'Football Game - Westville - There. 9— End First Six Weeks. Urbana - Teachers Institute - No School. 23— Football Game - Rossville - There. 26— German Teachers Visit. 27— German Teachers Visit. 29— Museumobile. 30— Fall Play. NOVEMBER: 2—Senior Pictures. 6—Football Game - Lakeview - There. 10— Open House Program. 11— Armistice Day - No School. 17—'Football Banquet. 19— Freshman - Sophomore Party. 20— -End Second Six Weeks. 24— -Basketball Game - Fairmount - There. 25— Thanksgiving Vacation. (Those Pilgrims had the right idea about vacation.) football Highlights WHAT A GAME! Oak wood 7 Villa Grove i: The Comets opened the season against a strong Villa drove team. The game was played before a near capacity crowd. The first quarter was hard fought hut scoreless. In the second quarter Villa Grove scored and the extra point attempt was good score 7 to 0. The half ended with the Comets on the Villa Grove’s one foot line. We missed on several scoring opportunities in the second half. Charles crossed the goal line to tie the score, 7 to 7 in the third quarter. The Comets lagged behind in the fourth quarter and were scored on again — score 13 to 7. We had 10 first downs to their 8. (’OLl) FEET Comets O Buffaloes 12 The Comets were still recuperating from the game with Villa Grove. The score at the end of the first quarter was 6 to 0 in favor of Georgetown. The first half was closely fought. The Buffaloes gained power a3 the game progressed and scored again in the fourth quarter. The game ended 12 to 0 in their favor. FINALLY Oak wood 20 Westville 13 After a week of strenuous practice the Comets got in the win column by defeating the Westville Tigers — 20 to 13. In the first quarter Charles scored on a long run and Hibler kicked the extra point. Ellis scored for the Comets in the second quarter. Point after goal was no good. The line held and the Tigers made no serious threat during the remainder of the game. The blocking by the line was very effective in this contest. Bob Knight was injured during the first few minutes of play and never returned to the game. GALA HOMECOMING Comets 12 Wolverines 7 Af.er a hard fought first quarter the score remained 0 to 0. In the second quarter Ron Zigler’s pass clicked to McBride, who crossed the Wolverines’ goal line for the first touchdown — score 6 to 0. A few plays later Bobby Wilson, a sophomore, scored on a 20 yard run off left tackle. The extra point attempt failed. The half time score was 12 to 0 in favor of the Comets. The fourth quarter went slow, both teams holding their own. In the last few minutes Catlin scored on a pass play and converted. Oak-woed won 12 to 7 setting up a gala homecoming for the Comets and fans. A TOUGH ONE Oak wood Kossvillc 7 The Comets traveled to Rossville for their fifth game cf the season. Another scoreless first quarter. Each team threatened during the second quarter but the half ended 0 to 0. In the third quarter the Comets caught fire. McBride caught Schonians pass for the first score of the game. The conversion attempt failed. Score 6 to 0. Oak wood threatened several times during the third and fourth quarters. The Bobcats scored in the final minutes of the game and converted. The Comets lost a close one 7 to 6. THE FINALE Oak wood 7 I akeview 20 The Comets traveled to Lakcview for their last game of the season. Taking advantage of the breaks the Comets were ahead 7 to 0 at the half. The Lakeview team caught fire in the second half, placing Oakwood on the short end of the score -7 to 20. This was a tough one to lose, several of the boys were playing their last football for O. T. H. S. Torn E lfs Pete Scho ? fto 2 i cjle r Peu.? CKt ts Pv«d Fou.� ■ e z- C 4r r o s fc Bride V ►‘tin Ovtt m Y� Ohc School Calendar of 1953 -59 DECEMBER: 4—Basketball Game - Westville - Here. 8—Basketball Game - Sidell - There. 10— Assembly - Acrobatics. 11— -Basketball Game - Rossville - There. 15—Basketball Game - St. Joseph - Here. 18—(Basketball Game - Georgetown - Here. 22—Basketball Game - Catlin - Here. 24—Christmas Vacation. (Oh, my poor patience). JANUARY: 4— School Resumes. (Happy New Year???). 5— ’Basketball Game - Armstrong - There. 8—Basketball Game - Rankin - Here. End of Third Six Weeks. 11— -Semester Exams. (Noticeable increase in Aspirin Sales) 12— -Semester Exams. 18—County Tournament - Here. 20—County Tournament - Here. 26—-Basketball Game - Indianola - There. 29—Basketball Game - Hoopeston - There. FEBRUARY: 2—'Basketball Game - Armstrong - Here. 5—Basketball Game - Unity - There. 9—'Basketball Game - Westville - There. Lincoln’s Birthday - No School - (Abe freed us, too) 18—-Basketball Game - Monticello - There. 26— (Basketball Game - Georgetown - There. End of Fourth Six Weeks. (Oh, my aching textbook). 27— -District Speech Contest. MARCH: 1—Regional Tournament. 5— Regional Tournament. 6— District Music Solo. 10—Sectional Basketball. 13—Sectional Speech Contest. 16— Basketball Banquet. 17— State Final Basketball. Varsity football Squad First Row — P. Charles, F. Fourez, Rill Wilson, R. Hibler, R. Zigler, T. Ellis, P. Schonians. Second Row — D. Mullins, Bob Wilson, J. Sadler, R. Cunningham, R. Knight, A. Albert, M. Denhart, D. Zigler, L. Cannon, K. Woodworth, T. Corn. Third Row — M. Seimer J. Fitzsimmons, S. Jones, Martin Drummond, D. Snyder, R. Frye, C. McBride, Marvin Drummond, Coach Wiltsie. 0 Club First Row — Coach Bess, Tom Richter. Bill Wilson Pete Schonians, Coach Wiltsie. Second Row — Ron Hibler, Ron Zigler, Bob Knight, Jim Cadle, Bob Wilson, Melvin Denhart. Third Row — Philip Gritten, Marvin Drummond. Terry Corn, Darrell Mullins, John Fitzsimmons, John Sadler, Larry Cannon, Tom Ellis. Fourth Row — Bob Vehhoven, Don Hawkins, Martin Drummond, Bob Pricer, Carroll McBride, Bill Frye, Mark Seimer, Fred Fourez, Bob Cunningham. Reserve football Squad First Row — B. Dalbey, E. Ponder, D. Estock. J. Hays, I). Snyder, S. Jones, W. Sexton, L. Cox, L. McCord. Second Row — D. Davis, D. Zigler, D. Payne, J. Terry, T. Davis, T. Perry, B. Poul-liard, L. Arnold. K. Woodworth, D. Richter. Third Row — D. Mullins, B. Wonderlin, C. Lomax, B. Williams, Coach Bess, G. Martoglio, E. Tellier, D. Williams, D. Creason, T. Corn. School Calendar of 1953 -59 MARCH: 26—Senior Play. APRIL: 1— April Fool! 2— Speech Finals. 10—-District Music Contest. 14— Career Day. 15— County Teachers Institute - Danville. (No School “I say, No School.’ ) 20—Easter Vacation. 23—Physical Education. GAA Program. 29— 'FITA Mother and Daughter Banquet. 30— Music Finals. MAY: 8—District Track Meet. 1 4—State Track Meet. 15—Senior Trip. (No Social Problems, No Typing Class, No Money!) 17—Senior Trip. 20— Class Day. 21— End Third Six Weeks. Semester exams. (It’s now or never.) 2 3—Baccalaureate. 24—Semester Exams End. (Oh, my! O-h-h-h m-y-y-y-y!) 27—Graduation. (Well, we made it, mom. You’re surprised, too, huh?) O.T.H.S. SCOREBOARD Basketball Nov. 24 48-50 Fairmount Dec. 4 52-67 •Westville Dec. 8 48-54 Sidell Dec. 11 40-57 Kossville Dec. 15 41-52 St. Joseph Dec. 18 36-45 •Georgetown Dec. 22 49-42 •Catlin Jan. 5 48-4 2 Armstrong Jan. 8 60-3 4 •Rankin Jan. 12 46-45 •Ridgefarm Jan. 15 38-48 •Rossville Jan. 2G 57-31 •Indianola Jan. 29 38-45 Hoopeston Feb. 2 38-37 •Armstrong Feb. 5 44-64 Unity Feb. 9 61-64 Potomac Feb. 12 63-66 Westville Feb. 19 53-73 •Monticello Feb. 23 59-38 Bismark Feb. 26 38-47 Georgetown •-Home Games Industrial Arts Club The club consists of students who have completed at least one year of shop work. It started the year with hopes of increasing the students knowledge of industry and to develop an interest in hobbies. As a spring project the club is making hurdles in preparation for track meets to be held at Oakwood. The following officers were elected to office: President .......................................... Pete Schonians Vice President ..................................... Larry Sullivan Secretary .......................................... Marlon Brown Treasurer .......................................... Melvin Den hart Advisor .................................................. Mr. Boyer ans YYOU flcBviJe. Y xtiy) Dyu.’tt, VnoVid football Letters Awarded Coach Warren Wiltsie awarded football letters to the following: Seniors — Freddie Fourez. Tom Ellis, Bob Knight, Pete Schonians, Rill Wilson, Ron Hibler, Rob Cunningham, Ron Zigler, and Paul Charles. Juniors Martin Drummond, Marvin Drummond, Rill Frye, Carroll McBride, Larry Cannon, and Melvin Denhart. Sophomores — Bob Wilson. John Sadler, and John Fitzsimmons. Managers — Terry Corn and Darrell Mullins. Basketball Letters Awarded Coach Ray Bess awarded basketball letters to the following: Seniors — Fred Fourez, Ron Zigler, Pete Schonians. Juniors — Carroll McBride, Guy Hobick, Bob Haurez, and Mark Seimer. Managers — Bob Pricer and Phil Gritten. Cheerleaders — Shirley Bolton. Rita Kirkpatrick, Mary Sue Divan, and Donna Douglas. County Tournament Oakwood was host to eight teams participating in the County Tournament pre-limenaries January 18-19-20. Oakwood Comets were victorous over the Fairmount Eagles in their first tournament game January 19. The Westville Tigers were too much for the Comets in their game January 20, thus eliminating Oakwood in their second game of the tournament. The four top teams in the County Tournament were:: Hoopeston .................................................. First Westville ................................................. Second East Lynn .................................................. Third Ridgefarm ................................................. Fourth freshmen-Sophomore Invitational Tournament Four teams played in the Freshman - Sophomore Tournament held at Oakwood. The teams participating were — Fairmount, Georgetown, Westville, and Oakwood. The Oakwood Comets lost in the finals to the Georgetown Buffaloes by an overtime score of 32 to 31. Track Team Looks Promising Track season opened March 22 with thirty men reporting. The returning letter-men are: seniors — Ron Zigler, Pete Schonians, Fred Fourez, and Tom Richter. Juniors — Mark Seimer, Martin Drummond. Marvin Drummond, and Don Hawkins. The Comets will participate in six meets this year. April 7 ..................... Ridgefarm....................... dual meet April 13 .................... Westville........................ triangular April 20 .................... Ridgefarm........................ triangular April 27 ................... Georgetown........................ triangular May 1 ...................... Georgetown............................ county May 5 ........................ Danville....................... four teams To date the Comets have shown possibilities of going places in track by wining their first three meets. Uarsity Basketball Team Left to Right — Rob Pricer, (Mgr.), Larry Cannon, Alan Albert, Mark Seimer, Fred Fourez, Carroll McBride, Bob Haurez, Pete Schonians, Martin Drummond. Ronnie Zigler, Van Trimble, Mr. Bess. Note: Guy Hobick, absent when picture was made, was awarded a letter. Cheerleaders Mary Sue Divan. Shirley Bolton, Donna Douglas, Rita Kirkpatrick. Reserve Basketball Team Standing — Phil Gritten (Mgr.), Chester Lomax, Gerald Martoglio. Lyndal Arnold, Dick Estock, Don Haas, Terry Corn, Bill Cannon, Mr. Wiltsie. Kneeling — Don Zigler, Bob Wilson, Jerry Hays, Larry Dolbee, Tommy Perry, Kent Woodworth. 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