Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1955 volume:

y WITH MUCH PLEASURE THE ANNUAL STAFF «( OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL FITHIAN. ILLINOIS PRESENTS THE ACORN 1955 THE STAFF Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager Chief Reporter Sports Editor Photography Editors Madeline Charles Art Editor Reporter Reporter Reporter Reporter Reporter Reporter Reporter Reporter Reporter Reporter Co-sponsor Co-sponsor DEDICATION Shirley Alverson Sharpf first started her education at Diamond Grade School and then continued at Oakwood Township High School. She was in various activities in high school-cheerleader for two years. Dramatics and Thespians, Speech Team, Student Council, and other organizations. After graduating from high school in 1948 Mrs. Sharpf attended the University of Illinois, where she majored in education. After graduation in 1952, she returned to Oakwood Township High School to teach speech, Spanish and English. She has made Dramatics and Thespians interesting to all students. The Dramatics Club has become one of the largest organizations in school. Mrs. Sharpf has directed many plays at OTHS, including “Jump Over the Moon,” “Boarding House Reach,” “Our Miss Brooks,” “Cheaper by the Dozen, and The Night of January 16th.” Other than her home, school work and activities. Mrs. Sharpf has hobbies of swimming and water skiing. MRS. SHIRLEY SHARPF We, the annual staff of 1955, do respectfully dedicate this issue of the Acorn to Mrs. Shirley Sharpf in appreciation for her innumerable services and continuing interest in the students and their activi- ties. THE SCHOOL BOARD Many people probably wonder what a school board does. Few realize that members offer their time and services as a civic duty. There is no salary for the many hours that each member must spend in deliberation and solution of school problems. Among the duties of a school board are: (1) selection of the faculty, (2) curriculum changes and evaluation of the curriculum, (3) budgeting funds and approving changes in the physical plant and equipment, and (4) attempting in every manner humanly possible to satisfy the taxpaying public. It is obvious that this is neither an easy nor an eagerly sought after job. We people in this district are fortunate to have a capable and progressive school board. Members of the school board are: Mr. Ernest Seymore, President; Mr. Don H. Albert, Mr. Roy Eichorst, Mr. Clyde Hendricks, Mr. Glen Sperry, Mr. Clarence Oakwood, Mr. Cletis Zigler, and Mrs. Dorothy Dalbey, Secretary. THE ADMINISTRATION Much like the job of a school board member is that of a principal. At times, a principal probably wishes he were just an ordinary taxpayer, without the many worries that are related to school administration. In addition to sharing with the board the problems of finance and facilities, the principal must cope with the fickle weather, the bus runs, and the Worrisome Willies, and arrange class schedules pleasing to some two hundred fifty students who desire to arrive late and to leave early. We are fortunate to have Mr. Wayne Koontz as our principal. During his nine years at Oak-wood, Mr. Koontz has been instrumental in making many changes that have added to the popularity and value of our school. ERNEST SEYMORE DONALD ALBERT ROY EICHORST CLYDE HENDRICKS Our school is fortunate in having a cooperative, competent maintenance staff to drive the busses, make necessary repairs, and perform all those tasks related to maintaining a presentable school building. This past school year has taxed the energy of the maintaining staff to capacity. Our entire staff exhibits personalities which help make a pleasant atmosphere around our school. Members of our maintenance staff are: STANDING, Left to Right: Joseph McVey, Fred Montgomery. SEATED: Wilson Hazelbaker, Layton Liggett. Hershell ( Trinnie”) McPherson CHARLES DOMINIC Bookkeeping Biology General Science Illinois State Normal University, B. S. FORREST BOYER Mechanical Drawing Shop Eastern Illinois State College, B. S. Ed. University of Illinois, M. S. SHIRLEY SHARPF English Spanish Speech University of Illinois, B. B. WAYNE KOONTS, PRINCIPAL Culver-Stockton, A.B. University of Missouri, M. A. GERTRUDE FISHER Freshman English I Library Pennsylvania College, A. B. University of Illinois, M. A. JOHN McNEILL Freshman Orientation Southern Illinois University, B. S. Ed. HAROLD NEWTSON Shorthand Typing General Business Office Practice Illinois State Normal University, B. S. PHILLIP DURLAND Social Problems Coach Physical Education Millikin University, B. S. Ed. RAYMOND BESS Mathematics Drivers' Training Coach Illinois State Normal, B. S. University of Illinois, M. Ed. MARJORIE HICKS Freshman English Girls' Physical Education Eastern Illinois, B. S. Ed. JANETTE DILLAVOU Home Economics University of Illinois, B. S. Home Economics, M. S. Ed. MONROE BRASLEY American Culture Rhetoric World History University of Illinois, B. S., M. Ed. ROBERT CESSNA Agriculture University of Illinois, B. S., M. S. GEORGE HARRIGAN Music American Culture University of Cincinnati, B. S. Cincinnati Conservatory of Music University of Illinois, M. S. Ed. CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 91 we entered OTHS to start four years of adventure. Our Freshman Class was very large, consisting of eighty one students. This year nicknames were collected from the upperclassmen, with emphasis upon the title Greenies. The main events were Initiation Day, class party, and a return party for the Sophomores. Joann Miller was chosen to attend Miss Victory as the Freshman representative. Our Sophomore year started with the initiating of the Freshmen. They thanked us with a return party. From our Sophomore Class Sara Williams was chosen to attend Miss Victory. Two years had passed and we ventured into our Junior year. There was a very busy year ahead of us. Joann Miller and Van Trimble reigned as King and Queen at the All School Carnival. Wilma Hill represented the Junior class as attendant to Miss Victory. Then magazine sales were begun to raise money for the annual Junior-Senior Prom. The class was very successful with its magazine sale. We supplemented our funds with a Junior class play. The Prom was held at Hotel Wolford in Danville. This year the Juniors also bought rings with a new crest design. We were also well represented in sports. Lettermen were: Mark Seimer, Van Trimble, Alan Albert, Guy Hobick, Melvin Denhart, Larry Cannon, Bob Haurez, Carroll McBride, Martin Drummond, Marvin Drummond, and Bill Frye. Reita Kirkpatrick was presented a Cheerleader letter. We are Seniors at last. This year Wilma Hill and Carroll McBride were representatives for the King and Queen at the All School Carnival. Wilma Hill also reigned as Miss Victory, with Janet Cartwright as Senior attendant. The Queen of the Harvest Moon Ball was Anita Hart. From our Senior class Wilma Hill and Dick Schonians were chosen to receive the DAR and SAR awards. Sports were also well represented in our class. Lettermen were: Mark Seimer, Van Trimble, Guy Hobick, Alan Albert, Bob Haurez, Carroll McBride, Don Van Allen, Martin Drummond, Marvin Drummond, Larry Cannon, Melvin Denhart, and Bill Frye. Carroll McBride was chosen as end on All-County second team. Melvin Denhart. Marvin Drummond, Martin Drummond, and Larry Cannon received honorable mention for All-County team. Every Senior is looking forward to the senior trip at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Seniors will leave on June 3rd and return June 7th. Money for the trip was raised by selling cokes during the year and by presenting the Senior play Stag Line. Graduation is May 25. This is the day when the Class of 55 will be saying goodbye to their days at OTHS and will be stepping into the future. VIRGINIA MILLER Giner” Dramatics 2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4, Business Manager 3, 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Girls' Glee Club 1, 2,3; Kitchen Helper 4; Class President 4; Music Contest 3; Speech Contest 3; Oak News Staff 4. DICK SCHONIANS Howard” Annual Staff 2; Industrial Arts 3,4; Class Secretary 4; SAR Award 4. CARROLL McBRIDE Cle F. F. A. 1, 2,3, 4; O Club 3, President 4; Boys' Glee Club 1; Band 2, 3; Class Treasurer 2; Class Vice-President 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 4; Jump Over The Moon 4. LENA MAE CRAWFORD Lana G. A. A. 1; F.H. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 1; Dramatics 1,2,3,4; Thespians 4; Student Council 3,4; Class Treasurer 3, 4; Band Majorette 1,2, Drum Majorette 3; Speech Contest 3,4; Home Sweet Homicide 3; The Night of January 16th 4; Kitchen Helper 2. CLASS POEM The class of 55 boasts many charms, Beautiful girls and boys from the farms. The girls come first, they're outstanding all the time. The boys are worse, (at least it's rhyme). Wilma Hill is loved by us all. So big in heart, in stature so small. As jolly as a clown, as sly as a fox, As smart as a whip, our gal Patsy Cox. Shirley Miller has hobbies threefold. Sports, her Ford, and Monty, I’m told. In a group she seems shy like a little lost pup. But get Norma Cessna alone and you can't shut her up. Dottie Knight is known to us As a clarinet player and one we can trust. Reita Kirkpatrick, Yea Team is her rate, Cheerleading her pastime, Seiroer her date. Virginia Miller, that's me. Proxy I'm called Just a dumb blonde, (Two lines I have stalled). Sally Jinkins is shy and reserved, Liked by all, the best she deserves. Patty Coon, though quiet and shy. Has a mischievous gleam in her eye. Sara Williams loves to tell jokes. And shares her fun with all the folks. Janet Cartwright loves to laugh and to eat, But her personality is hard to beat. Norma Elliott loves sports best of all, She's exceedingly good, though not very tall. Anita Hart, twirling's her fame. She hopes that Hawkins will be her name. Mary Holycross is pretty and fun, Sports she likes best, enemies she has none. Lavern Smith is of humor possessed. She's hard to beat, her quality is best. Helen Roney has talents two. She twirls a baton and plays piano, too. Patsy Wynn who is full of fight. Always does what she thinks is right. Shirley Birge, who is tall and fair, Has a lot of friends most everywhere. PHILLIP DURLAND Sponsor ALAN ALBERT Ray F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 2; Student Council, Treasurer 4; Dramatics 2,3, President 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1,2,3,4; O Club 3,4; Boys’ Glee Club 1,2; Thespians 4; Industrial Arts 2; Our Miss Brooks 2; Home Sweet Homicide 3. ROBERT BOWLES Billie Bob F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Industrial Arts 3, 4; Boys' Glee Club 1, 2,3,4. BOB BUTLER Oak News Staff, News Editor 4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 3; Roys' Glee Club 1,2; Mixed Chorus 4; Student Council 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Kitchen Helper 2; Home Sweet Homicide 3. JEANETTE DILLAVOU Sponsor SHIRLEY BIRGE Barge G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Oak News Staff 4; Girls' Glee Club 1, 3; Librarians 1. NANCEY BUCK G. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 3,4; Kitchen Staff 3; Oak News Staff 4; Girls' Glee Club 1,2; Librarians 2. JOHN BRAWNER Librarians 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 2,3,4; Annual Staff 1; Boys'Glee Club 4; Kitchen Helper 2; Oak News Staff, Art Editor 4; Home Sweet Homicide 3. CLASS POEM Nancy Buck has brown curly hair Her personality and charms are rare. Lena Mae Crawford, as a rule, Is among the best students in our school. Joann Miller and Van Trimble naturally go together, Student Council and basketball, they'll be a team forever. Louise Martin swept through Oakwood as of late, She used her intelligence and looks as bait. She caught Everett Tellier, always ready for fun. Who had neither the will nor the brains to run. Who is the boy with the jarhead fame? Dick Isenhower, our Atomic Brain. We have a boy of Ray Anthony fame, Larry Fourez is the boy, the trumpet his game. Larry Cannon, the Swabbie's his name Scrubbing decks is his only aim. Carroll McBride is the one To always fight till the game is done. Frank Pichon, most willing of boys. Makes a lot of trouble and a lot of noise. Bob Hill from Danville came. We're really glad we have only one of the same. Wayne Dodson, though happy and gay. Is a student who seldom makes less than an A. Guy Hobick takes basketball to heart, He pitches in and does his part. Alan Alberts, at sports he is best. He always co-operates with the rest. Bob Bowles is quiet and shy, In him you'll find a really great guy. Marlon Brown has friends in us all, Full of fun, he's right on the ball. Bob Butler wants his own band, An A student, this job he will land. Sonny” Denhart is full of fun, This mischievous lad is liked by everyone. The Drummond boys come in a pair, Big and Little , they're everywhere. Monty Foley is shy and backward that’s so, But not too bashful to be Butterball's beau. MARLON BROWN Brownie Oak News Staff 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Boys’ Glee Club 2, 4; Industrial Arts 3, 4. JANET CARTWRIGHT Jan G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 4; Kitchen Helper 3; Oak News Staff 4; Music Contestant 3, 4; G i r Is’ Glee Club 1,2,4; Miss Victory attendant 4; Mixed Chorus 3. PATRICIA COON Pat Girls’ Glee Club 1,4; G.A.A. 1,2. MELVIN DENHART Sonny Boys' Glee Club 2,3; Industrial Arts 3, 4, President 4, Treasurer 3; Annual Staff 3; O Club 3,4, Vice-President 4; Dramatics 3; Mixed Chorus 2,3; Football 2,3,4; Track 2. LARRY CANNON Fat F. F. A. 1,2,3, 4; Class President 3; Dramatics 3, 4; Industrial Arts 3,4; Annual Staff 3; Boys' Glee Club 1,2,3; O Club 3,4; Football 1, 2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Track 1; Our Miss Brooks 2; A Date With Judy 3. NORMA CESSNA Smiley Girls' Glee Club 1,2,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Dramatics Club 2; Kitchen Helper 1; Oak News Staff 4; Music Contestant 4; Librarians 1. PATSY COX Pats G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Annual Staff 3-4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; Class Secretary 1; Kitchen Helper 3; Office Helper 3; Student Council 4; Oak News Staff 4; Dramatics 2,3,4; Girls’Glee Club 1,2; Librarians 1. WAYNE DODSON Oak News Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 1, 2; Boys' Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2. CLASS POEM Dick Schonians for the best he strives, Was chosen Secretary of the Class of 55. Bill Frye is a natural in sports, He’s not very little and not very short. David Gondry is tall and thin, A host of laughs we expect of him. Harlan Hadden has an irresistible charm. Only the best for our boys from the farm. Sam Hadley so short and so fair. Boasts a crop of red curly hair. Bob Haurez excels as a star athlete, His ability and personality are hard to beat. Don Hawkins is happy and gay, His main interests are Anita and FFA. Bob Pouillard who is quiet and shy, Always blushes when girls pass by. Ronnie Lane may be little but a big joker we find, We're the only school which has one of this kind. Darrell Mullins, who’s friendly and gay, Always has a smile and a good word to say. Dick Megenhardt is a natural clown, He likes to laugh and ride around town. Dean Snyder is sturdy and tall. With his red hair he's liked by us all. Steve Stallings was born in a Ford, When you're around him you'll never be bored. Mark Seimer has wisecracks and how. He loves two women, Reita and his sow. Bob Vcrhoven, not boastful or loud, To have him as a friend you should be proud. Don Van Allen, Buttermilk he's called. So friendly and jolly, well liked by us all. Jackie Brawner, an artist and friend. He'll stick by your side to the very end. Steve Ellis is last but not least, His personality is hard to beat. I can't close this poem without a word or two, About a secret admirer of me and you. Not Mark or Carroll nor Dick Megenhardt, But Mr. Durland has captured our heart. Goodbye, Dear School, we'll shout as we leave Just think of us and try not to grieve. MARTIN DRUMMOND Big D Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3; Track 2, 3,4; “O” Club 3,4; Industrial Arts 3, 4. NORMA ELLIOTT Red G. A. A. 1, 2,3, Treasurer 4; Girls' Glee Club 1,3; Kitchen Staff 3; Office Staff 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Oak News Staff 4; Annual Staff, Chief Reporter 4; Reserve Cheerleader 1. LARRY FOUREZ Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys' Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 4; Industrial Arts 3, 4; Oak News Staff 4. MARVIN DRUMMOND Little D Boys’ Glee Club 1; O Club 2,3,4; Industrial Arts 3,4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2,3,4. MONTY FOLEY Spot Oak News Staff 4; Boys' Glee Club 4; Football 2; Track 1, 2. WILLIAM FRYE Bill Librarians 2,3; O” Club 3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Football 1,3,4. DAVID GONDRY Industrial Arts 3,4; F. F. A. 1, 2,3, 4; Kitchen Staff 1; Football 1; Track 1. HARLAN HADDEN Herb F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3,4; O Club 4; Kitchen Staff 3; Industrial Arts 3,4; Boys' Glee Club 1,2; Mixed Chorus 4; Manager of Track 3; Football 1; Home Sweet Homicide 3. SENIOR STATISTICS NAMES LIKES FAVORITE PASTIME AMBITION ACTS Alan Albert Wilma Girls Catch One For the Girls Shirley Birge Barbecues Romance books Run a res- Nervous Bob Bowles Farming FFA taurant Farmer Farmish John Brawner Camels Smiling Hard telling Odd Marlon Brown Making eyes Smiling Husband Dreamy Nancy Buck Spearmint Chewing gum Champion Windy Bob Butler Jeannie Saxophone gum chewer Get married For Jeannie Janet Cartwright Virgil Laughing Mrs. Winkler Silly Norma Cessna Wilbur Riding around Basketball Mischievous Patricia Coon Reading Daydreaming star Mrs. Quiet Patsy Cox Peppermint Laughing Hard telling Giggly Lena Mae Crawford schnapps Movie Stars Chattering Wedding Sophisticated Melvin Denhart Attention Denying it Scrubbing decks Scared Wayne Dodson Band Studying College Intelligent Martin Drummond Rita Navy Admiral Dizzy Marvin Drummond To box Janice Farmer Big Norma Elliott Trouble Getting into Troublemaker Innocent Steve Ellis Cars trouble Driving 99999 Quiet Monty Foley Girls Pleasing girls Husband Bashful Larry Fourez Beverly Trumpet Harry James Drippy Bill Frye Carolyn Pestering people Matrimony Lovesick David Gondry To race Dragging General Motors Dizzy Harlan Hadden Helen Talking nonsense Who Knows Goony Sam Hadley School Teasing Husband Nice Anita Hart Her diamond Don Mrs. Hawkins For Don Bob Haurez Basketball Basketball 5’8 Indifferent Don Hawkins Anita Spooning Be a good Easy-going Bob Hill Night life Women husband Catch one Maudlin Wilma Hill Neil Student Council Typist Nice SAM HADLEY Oak News Staff4; Boys' Glee Club 2; Dramatics 3. BOB HAUREZ Cob O Club 4; Oak News Staff 4; Basketball 3, 4; Football 3,4. BOB HILL Industrial Arts 4. GUY HOBICK Hob F. F. A. 1; Industrial Arts 3, Vice-President 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Thespians 3, President 4; O Club 3, 4; Speech Contest 3, 4; Boys' Glee Club 1,2; Mixed Chorus 2; Class Vice-President 3; Stu-dentCouncil 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Track 3; Annual Staff 3; Home Sweet Homicide 3; The Night of January 16th 4; Our Miss Brooks 2. ANITA HART Annie F. H. A. 1,2, 4, Scrapbook Chairman 3; G. A. A. 1,2,4; Band Majorette 1, 2,3,4; Music Contest 3; Dramatics 1, 2,3, 4; Speech Contest 2; Thespians 4; Oak News Staff 4; Girls' Glee Club 1,2; Kitchen Helper 2; Reserve Cheerleader 1, 2; A Date With Judy ; Home Sweet Homicide 3; Harvest Moon Ball Queen 4. DON HAWKINS Bag F.F. A. 1,2, 3,4. President 3,4; Boys’ Glee Club 1,2,3; Dramatics 2,3,4; O Club 3,4; Industrial Arts3,4; States Farmer Degree in 1954; Kitchen Helper 3; Trac k 2, 3, 4; The Night of January 16th 4. WILMA HILL Hilly Student Council 1,2,3, 4, Secretary 2, President 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3.4, Point Chairman 2; F. H.A. 1,2,3,4, Program Chairman 2, Secretary 3; Dramatics 2, 3,4; Thespians 4; Band 1.2.3.4, Vice-President 2, Librarian 4; Mixed Chorus 2; Girls' Glee Club 4; Oak News Staff, Editor 4; Miss Victory attendant3, Miss Victory 4; School Carnival Queen attendant 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Home Sweet Homicide 3; The Night of January 16th 4. MARY HOLYCROSS G. A. A. 1.2,3,4; Girls' Glee Club 3,4. JJ.J8RARY CT?ST SENIOR STATISTICS NAMES LIKES FAVORITE PASTIME AMBITION ACTS Mary Holycross Basketball Sports Farmer's Wife Silly Guy Hobick Sharron Hillary Farmer Loud Dick Isenhower Marines Talking General Know it all Sally Jinkins Charlie Giggling Get Married Prissy Reita Kirkpatrick Mark Boys Get Married For the boys Dorothy Knight Jerry Music Glamour girl Sophisticated Ronnie Lane Hillary Writing themes Hard telling Friendly Louise Martin Everrett Talking Get Married Sophisticated Carroll McBride Girls Flirting Husband For the girls Dick Megenhardt Saturday nites Danville Hard telling Innocent Joann Miller Van Van Mrs. Trimble Dreamy Shirley Miller To fight Teasing Hotrodder Hard to get Virginia Miller Don W. Hunting boys 125 lbs. Noisy Darrell Mullins Danville • Riding around Hard telling All the time Frank Pichon Em all Dating Hard telling Wolfish Bob Pouillard Hunting Gals Catch one Tired Helen Marie Roney Boys Dating Mrs. Dignified Dick Schonions Typing Teasing Who knows Bashful Mark Seimer Reita Sitting in the Honeydipper Henpecked Lavern Smith GAA office Basketball Get Married Giggly Dean Snyder Basketball Basketball Husband Nice Steve Stallings Judy Bell Thinking about Own a Ford Happy Everrett Tellier Louise girls Sassing Mr. To graduate Odd Van Trimble Joann Dominic Batestown Be a good Fatherly Don VanAUen School Danville husband Truck Driver Dizzy Bob Verhoven Girls Loafing Truck Driver Sometimes Sara Williams Florida Dating Marriage Carefree Patsy Wynn Joe Skating Mrs. Silly Larry Cannon Girls Arguing Peeling Spuds Dippy RICHARD ISENHOWER Fat Oak News Staff 4; O Club 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Kitchen Staff 2; Football Manager 4. REIT A KIRKPATRICK Priss G. A. A. 1,2,4, Secretary 3; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Class President 1; Dramatics 2,3, Secretary 4; Thespians 4; Reserve Cheerleader 1,2, Varsity Cheerleader3,4; Girls’ Glee Club 4, Secretary 1; A Date With Judy 3; Home Sweet Homicide 3. RONALD LANE Boys' Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 1; Industrial Arts 3,4; Oak News Staff 4; Basketball 4; Track 2. RICHARD MEGENHARDT Oak News Staff 4; Industrial Arts 3, 4. SALLY JINKINS Girls' Glee Club 2; Pianist, Boys' Glee Club 3; G. A. A. 1. DOROTHY KNIGHT Dotty Girls' Glee Club 1,2; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Band 1,2,3, President 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, Point Chairman 4; F. H. A. 1, 2,4, President 3; Dramatics 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Office Staff 1; Kitchen Staff 2; Music Contestant 1, 2, 3, 4; The Night of January 16th 4. LOUISE MARTIN JOANN MILLER Ann Dramatics 1,2, Presidents, Vice-President 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4; Thespians 3, Point Chairman 4; G.A.A. 1, 2,3,4; Office Staff 3; Class Vice-President 1; Reserve Cheerleader 1; Oak News Staff 4; School Carnival Queen 3; Miss Victory attendant 1; Home Sweet Homicide 3; Cheaper By the Dozen 2. SENIOR WILL We, the Senior class of 1955, do hereby will and bequeath all of our good times we have had during these last four years to the underclassmen of O.T.H.S. I, ALAN ALBERT, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to be located in almost any locker in school to my brother, “Herman.” I, CARROLL McBRIDE, do hereby will and bequeath all my nicknames collected during the last four years to Wayne Sexton. I, JOHN BRAWNER, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get “F’s” and pass to whomever will have it. I, SAM HADLEY, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to procrastinate doing my studies to Paul Vinson. 1, RICHARD ISENHOWER, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to tell audacious stories about the Marine Corps to “Sam” Hays. I, SHIRLEY BIRGE, so hereby will and bequeath my ability to get into trouble and have fun doing it to my sister, “Sandy.” I, SHIRLEY MILLER, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to be first in lunch line to my sister, “Joy.” I, VIRGINIA MILLER, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to take everything in life so serious to my cousin, Kay Sue. I, WILMA HILL, do hereby will and bequeath all my good times at Oakwood High to Donna Douglass. I, JANET CARTWRIGHT, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to play basketball to Kay Miller and Carolyn Strange. I, LENA MAE CRAWFORD, do hereby will and bequeath my standing as the last of six Crawfords to attend OTHS to those of the next generation. I, SARA WILLIAMS, do hereby will and bequeath my ambition to drive my dad’s cab-over-engine truck, while he isn’t looking to Elsie Lewis. I, PATSY WYNN, do hereby will and bequeath my seat on first run bus to Vicky Lewis and Margaret Holycross and my place as 6th hour office girl to my sister. Bernice and Phyllis Winkler. I, PATSY COX, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get along with the teachers of OTHS to my brother, Larry. 1, HELEN MARIE RONEY, do hereby will and bequeath my red hair to Elsie “Mary” Lewis. I, WAYNE DODSON, do hereby will and bequeath my ability toplay the clarinet to Arnold Ward, he needs it. I, MARTIN DRUMMOND, do hereby will and bequeath my best ability to warm the bench for Mr. Bess to any underclassman who will need it. SHIRLEY MILLER Butterball G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4, President 4; Girls' Glee Club 1,3,4; Oak News Staff 4, Sports Editor 4; Office Helper 3; Annual Staff 4, Sports Editor 4. FRANK PICHON Industrial Arts 3, 4, MARK SEIMER Seimer F. F. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; O Club 2,3, 4; Industria 1 Arts3; Class Vice-President2; Boys' Glee Club 1,2, 3; Home Sweet Homicide 3; The Night of January 16th 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Football 1,3. STEVE STALLINGS Industrial Arts 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. DARRELL MULLINS Boys’ Glee Club 1,2; Beginners Band 1; Band 2, 3; Librarians 1, 2; O Club 3, 4; Football Manager 3; Track Manager 3. HELEN RONEY Red Band - Majorette 2, Secretary and Treasurer 3; Drum Majorette 4; F. H. A. 1,2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 4; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club accompanist 1, 3, 4; Boys' Glee Club accompanist 2; Music Contest accompanists, 4; Librarians 1; Oak News Staff 4. LAVERN SMITH G. A. A. 2,3,4; F.H. A. 1,2; Kitchen Helper 2,3,4; Girls’ Glee Club 1,3,4. DEAN SNYDER Ray Oak News Staff 4; Basketball 2, 3; Football 2,3; Track 1,2,3. SENIOR WILL I, SALLY JINKINS, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Charles Brewer. I, BOB BOWLES, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get hand outs from our cook, Mrs. Elsie Oakwood, to Jim Hawkins. I, EVERETT TELLIER, do hereby will and bequeath all of my love for school and faculty members to Ed Tellier. I, REITA KIRKPATRICK, do hereby will and bequeath all of my attention and affection to my “one and only,” Mark Seimer. I, NANCY BUCK, do hereby will and bequeath all of my good times at O.T.H.S. to my sister, Sharon. I, GUY ALLAN HOBICK, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to a most darling and lovable sophomore, Sharron Dalle. I, DOROTHY KNIGHT, do hereby will and bequeath all my good grades to John Sadler and Terry Corn. I, DICK SCHONIANS, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to go with all the girls I want to-to “Arsie” Penrod. I, LAVERN SMITH, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to stay out of trouble to my little brother, Danny. Poor kid, he needs it. I, MARVIN DRUMMOND, do hereby will and bequeath my good looks to anyone that wants and needs them. I, JOANN MILLER, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Van. I, VAN TRIMBLE, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Joann. I, ANITA HART, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Don Hawkins. I, HARLAN HADDEN, do hereby will and bequeath anything I have at O.T.H.S. to anybody that wants it because it never did me any good. May God Bless You I I, DONALD WAYNE HAWKINS, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Anita. I, BOB BUTLER, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to walk Jeanie to class to my brother. I, JAMES (BILL) FRYE, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to give the teachers a hard time to Dick Wynn, and my ability to get good grades to my sister, Claudette Frye. I, MELVIN DENHART, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get kicked out of study-hall to Bob Denhart. I, STEVE STALLINGS, do hereby will and bequeath all my love to Judy Bell. I, NORMA ELLIOTT, do hereby will and bequeath my red, wavy hair and freckles to Kay Miller. EVERETT TELLIER Tug-Industrial Arts 3, 4. SARA WILLIAMS Pug- Band 1,2,3, Vice-President 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 4, President 4; Dramatics 2,3, Treasurer 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 2; Class Secretary 3; Kitchen Staff 3,4; Music Contestant 3; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4; Oak News Staff 4; ’ Our Miss Brooks. VAN TRIMBLE -Van Eddy F. F. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Boys’Glee Club 3; Industrial Arts 3, 4, Secretary 4; Student Council 4; School Carnival King 3; Class President 2; Football 1,2; Track 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2, 3,4. DON VAN ALLEN Buttermilk-Oak News Staff 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1; Football 1,2,4; Basketball 2, 3,4. ROBERT VERHOVEN O Club 2,3,4; Industrial Arts 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. PATSY WYNN ” Pat- Girls’ Glee Club 1,3; G. A. A. 1,3, 4; F. H.A. 1,2,3, Treasurer 4. SENIOR WILL I, MARK SEIMER, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to stay out of trouble to my buddy, Kenny Bell, because I think he needs it. I, NORMA CESSNA, do hereby will and bequeath all my good times to my sister, Carol. I, MARLON BROWN, do hereby will and bequeath the best of luck to Dean McVey and “Butch” Haas for the near future. I, DARRELL MULLINS, do hereby will and bequeath the best of luck to Donald Haas in his future years. We, CARROLL McBRIDE, MARK SEIMER, and ALAN ALBERTS, do hereby will and bequeath our good looks to ‘'Sam” Hays, Kenny Bell, and Bob Wilson. We, DOROTHY KNIGHT and WILMA, do hereby will and bequeath our ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time to the wrong people, to Phyllis Knight and Elsie Lewis. We, SARA WILLIAMS and HELEN MARIE RONEY, do hereby will and bequeath our ability as pinup girls of OTHS to anyone at a slumber party with a newspaper. We, FRANK PICHON and BOB HILL, do hereby will and bequeath our luck with the Danville girls to “Butch” Haas and John Fitzsimmons. We, NORMA ELLIOTT, SHIRLEY MILLER, PATSY COX, and NORMA CESSNA, do hereby will and bequeath our quiet dispositions, shy innocent ways, good looks and good behavior in class to Kay Miller, Judy Kirkpatrick, Carolyn Strange, and Donna Richardson. We, REIT A KIRKPATRICK and ANITA HART, do hereby will and bequeath our ability to lead our boyfriends (Mark and Don) a “merry chase” to anyone who is dumb enough to have a boyfriend like ours. We, JOANN MILLER and VAN TRIMBLE, do hereby will and bequeath all the good times we had out of school and the bad times in school to Sharron Dalle and Jerry Hays. We, MARY HOLYCORSS and LAVERN SMITH, do hereby will and bequeath nothing to nobody because we want to take it all with us. We, MARVIN DRUMMOND and BILL FRYE, do hereby will and bequeath our ability to play football to John Sadler and Dick Estock. We, DON HAWKINS and HARLAN HADDEN, do hereby will and bequeath our ability to miss class after FFA meetings to our brothers, “Shorty” and “Fuzzy.” We, DICK MEGENHARDT, DAVID GONDRY, and BOB HILL, do hereby will and bequeath our ability to stay away from the bad habits of life to whomever thinks they need it. JUNIOR CLASS NOTES As we, the class of ”56, come to the end of our Junior year, we look back with feelings of pride and relief. We chose Vickie Lewis and Stanley Jones to represent us as queen and king candidates for the school carnival. For Home Coming queen attendant we proudly chose Bernice Wynn to represent our class. A highlight of thejunior year was the play we presented in the fall. It was a hilarious comedy titled “Jump Over the Moon. ’ Three of the leading parts were played by Phyllis Knight, Stella Fairchild, and Phil Gritten. We were proud of the acting ability they displayed for we knew they had it in them all the time. The money from thejunior Play and the magazine sales helped us to put on the Annual Junior-Senior Prom. We netted about $600 from the magazines sales. Arrangements for the prom had not been completed at this writing. Juniors receiving letters in football were Bob Wilson, John Fitzsimmons, John Sadler, and Terry Corn. Bob Wilson was also basketball letterman. We know our class will be well represented in athletics by these boys next year. Officers for the year were: President.............................................Barbara Lough Vice-President..........................................John Sadler Secretary...............................................Elsie Lewis Treasurer........... .................................Phyllis Knight Absent from pictures was Emory Largent. Barbara Lough Pres. John Sadler V. Pres. Elsie Lewis Sec. Phyllis Knight Treas. Lydol Arnold Glen Baker Kenny Bell Sharon Boucier Betty Cadle Linda Canelle Madeline Charles Jack Clem Terry Corn Delores Creason Madeline Cunningham Mary Jo Mast Dean McVey Karen Meade Evandra Mendenhall Shirley Musson Eddie Ponder Sharon Rowland Pat Seyfert Reba Sprague Sandra Swaim Verna Lee Unverferth Arnold Ward m • C % V Bob Wilson Phyllis Winkler Bernice Wynn Tommy Wynn Myrna Youmans SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES At the beginning of the year we very obligingly initiated the freshmen and gave them a party. We attended a return party given by the greenies. We elected as our candidates for King and Queen of the All-School Carnival Nancy Goodwin and Tom Perry. The class was very proud to see them both crowned King and Queen. As our candidate for Homecoming queen we elected Jeannie Brunson. Nancy Goodwin was chosen by FF A boys as one of the candidates for Queen of the Harvest Moon Ball. We were proud and fortunate to see three sophomore girls elected to serve on the varsity cheering squad, Judy Bell, Sharron Dalle, and Sue Divan. Also, we were well represented on the varsity basketball and football teams. Dick Estock, Jerry Martoglio, and Tom Perry did a fine job on basketball team and along with Larry McCord and Larry Cox these five represented us on the football team. Those who went to the music contest from our class were Sue Divan, Ben Leonard, and Donna Douglass. We were also represented in the speech contest by Sue Divan and Dick Wynn. Officers for the year were: President................................................................Tom Perry Vice-President............................................. Sharron Dalle Secretary........................................................ Sue Divan Treasurer........................................................Jim Hawkins Absent from pictures was: Mary Lou Holden A - Tom Perry - President Sharron Dalle - Vice-President Sue Divan - Secretary Jim Hawkins - Treasurer Frank Applegate Judy Bell Perry Blew Leanore Bolton Garnette Brown Mary Brown Jeanie Brunson Raymond Burke Bill Cannon Larry Cox Joe Cox Don Creason Don Davis Richard Dearth Celina Dekettelaire Don Dodson Donna Douglass Eda Edgev Dick Estock Rita Flannery Flora Kay Fourez Nancy Goodwin Richard Hardesty John Headlee Dorothy Holycross Maxine Huddleson Dave Jenkins Janet Kinney Ben Leonard Chester Lomax Jerry Martoglio Kay Maxwell Larry McCord Perry McGill Bill Miller Carolyn Morris Arthur Penrod Carol Pollock Jack Reffett Don Richter Charles Rogers Wilma Rollings Wayne Sexton Donny Smith Erma Sprague Mickey Steward Don Stine Charles Strange Edward Tellier Jack Terry Jerry Ward Judy White Don Williams Richard Williams Bill Wonderlin Richard Wynn Vahn Yazarian FRESHMAN CLASS NOTES When the doors of OTHS opened in the Fall, the class of “58 ’ entered with an enrollment of 80 members. The jump from grade school to high school was a big one, but helpful and patient class advisors did their best to put us on the right road. We found a new thing called “Study Hall,” which helped to make life more enjoyable. There were new subjects which were definitely not in the curriculum of the grade schools. In spite of all our difficulties in getting adjusted to high school, we started off with a bang by electing our officers for class government. They are: President.........................................................Jim Ingram Vice-President.....................................................Bob Bolton Secretary..........................................................Judy Lough Treasurer......................................................Kay Schonians Kay Schonians and Jim Ingram represented the Freshman class as queen and king candidates at the school carnival. To represent our class as Home Coming queen attendant we chose Charlotte Fourez. Our first year in high school was not one of all work and no play. We enjoyed several parties with the Sophomores during the year. The members of the class of “58 agree that this year has been one of many opportunities, and they all shall remember it as long as they live. Jim Ingram Pres. Bob Bolton V. Pres. Judy Lough Sec. Rita Schonians Treas. Bob Andrews LaVerne Bloomfield Cleo Boyer Bill Butler Steve Cannon Pat Creason Andy Cunningham Larry Davis Sharon Davis Nancy Decker Bob Denhart Sarah Dennis Dennis Divan Edward Dolbee Delores Downing Margaret Edwards F rank Estock Gretchen Flowers Charlotte Fourez A Tom Frost Claudette Frye Harold Grimes Halden Hadden Marlin Hadley Bob Hart Janice Horton Paul Howie Larry Hunter Emily Isenhower Jerry Jennings Darlene Kell Beverly Kent Loren Kinney Judy Kirkpatrick Roger Koontz Jim Jones Pat Lough Richard Lovelace Floyd McDonald Raymond Makemson Rosemary McBride Beverly Megenhardt Kay Miller Bonnie Milburn Donna Moorhous Judy Oakwood Ray Pollock Judy Powell Donna Richardson Bob Richter Carol Ritter Shirley Rollings Larry Saults Carol Saunders Joan Sexton Lonnie Shelton Patsy Snyder Carolyn Strange Diane Taylor Janice Taylor Bonnie VanBuskirk Charles VanDuyn Shirley Vinson Paul Vinson Cloyd Williams Jerry Wilson Rodney Wonderlin Clifford Wynn Sharon Young t .. HARVEST MOON BALL QUEEN AND HER ATTENDANTS Anita Hart was crowned queen of the Harvest Moon Ball by FFA president Don Hawkins. The queen’s attendants were Joann Miller, Nancy Goodwin, and Vickie Jo Lewis. They were escorted by Van Trimble, Carroll McBride, and Alan Albert. Mark Seimer escorted the queen. MISS VICTORY AND ATTENDANTS Wilma Hill, representative of the senior class, reigned as “Miss Victory of 1954-1955. Wilma was elected by the varsity football team. Her attendants were Janet Cartwright, senior; Bernice Wynn, junior; Henrietta Brunson, sophomore; and Charlotte Fourez, freshman. Wilma was crowned “Miss Victory” at a pep assembly by Carroll McBride, president of “O” Club. The other escorts were Melvin Denhart, Larry Cannon, Martin Drummond, and Alan Albert. “Miss Victory” and her attendants were honored at the football game and dance. BAND The Oakwood Township High School Band, led by Mr. George Harrigan and consisting of thirty-nine members, entertained the students and patrons during the year. The band played at all home games and in assemblies and pep rallies. One of the band's highlights and added delights was the baton twirlers. Drum Majorette for the year was Helen Roney. She was ably assisted by Stella Fairchild, Linda Canelle, and Anita Hart. Officers for the year were: President................ Vice-President........... Secretary-Treasurer . . . Librarians ............. , . Dorothy Knight . Sara Williams Donna Douglass .. . John Sadler Wilma Hill MAJORETTES OTHS sports patrons always view with pride the four majorettes who twirl for our band. They are: Helen Roney Stella Fairchild Linda Canelle Anita Hart Helen Roney and Anita Hart were majorettes during their four years. Helen Roney was drum majorette for the first time this year. Stella Fairchild and Linda Canelle have twirled three years and will be back next year. BAND MAJORETTES FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Mr, Boyer, Virginia Miller, Shirley Miller, Patsy Cox, Bobby Lough, Norma Elliott, Mr. Brasley. SECOND ROW: Delores Downing, Vicky Lewis, Steve Stallings, Judy Oakwood, Bob Verhoven, Linda Canelle, Sandra Swaim, Madeline Charles, Sara Williams, Andy Cunningham, Pat Seyfert, Stella Fairchild. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Patsy Cox, Mr. Brasley, Bob Butler, Wilma Hill, Shirley Miller, Mr. Newt- son, Joann Miller. SECOND ROW: Louise Martin, Norma Elliott, Helen Roney, Anita Hart, Dick Megen-hardt, Alan Alberts, Norma Cessna. THIRD ROW: Dick Isenhower, Don Van Allen, Wayne Dodson, Ray Snyder, Bob Haurez, Carroll McBride, Bill Frye. FOURTH ROW: Sara Williams, Nancy Buck, Monty Foley, Sam Hadley, Ronnie Lane, Bob Pouilliard, Virginia Miller, Shirley Birge, Janet Cartwright. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Mr. Bess, Joann Miller, Reita Kirkpatrick, Wilma Hill, Alan Albert, Mr. McNeill. SECOND ROW: Judy Lough, Patsy Cox, Pat Lough, Rita Schonians, Donna Douglass, Sharron Dalle, Bob Wilson, Sara Williams. THIRD ROW: Terry Corn, Jerry Hays, John Sadler. FOURTH ROW: Bob Bolton, Jim Hawkins, Lena Crawford, Kay Maxwell, Van Trimble. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Mr. Koontz, Wayne Dodson, Bob Butler, Norma Elliott, Virginia Miller, Dorothy Knight, Wilma Hill. SECOND ROW: Phyllis Knight, Mary Jo Mast. Bobby Lough, Pat Seyfert, Joann Miller. THIRD ROW: Arnold Ward, Joe Foley, Glen Baker, Phil Gritten, Bob Wilson, John Sadler, Lena Crawford, Elsie Lewis. VITI0V1L IIIHIII! SOCIETV 4 ANNUAL STAFF The Acorn Staff with the help of some old and many new members, this year have put out a completely new and different annual. It is a lithographic type, instead of having a photographic page, we are able to have pictures and printing on both sides of a page. The members of the Acorn Staff and the advisors, Mr. Brasley and Mr. Boyer, have worked long and hard to make this year's annual the best of all. Officers for the year were: Patsy Cox.....................................................Editor-in-Chief Barbara Lough................................................Assistant Editor Virginia Miller............................Business and Advertising Manager Norma Elliott...........................................................Chief Reporter Shirley Miller..................................................Sports Editor Linda Canelle....................................................Photographer Madeline Charles.................................................Photographer OAK NEWS STAFF The Oak News Staff, led by Editor Wilma Hill, has strived hard to publish a paper enjoyed by alL The newspaper, which is put out monthly by the rhetoric class, has had a successful year. We all agree it is a bigger and better paper than ever. Some changes in the paper include the changing of the name of the gossip column from “Kurious Katie to Nosy Rosy.” Also each month the paper has selected two students as Personalities of the Month.” The Oak News is typed up each month by Typing n. Advisors for the paper are Mr. Brasley and Mr. Newtson. Officers: Wilma Hill . Bob Butler . Shirley Miller John Brawner Editor-in-Chief . . News Editor , . Sports Editor , . .. Art Editor 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 Homecoming Danoe, Student Government Day, March of Dimes, and the sending of representatives to the state convention in Peoria. In addition, the students have also enjoyed the new equipment for the noon hour recreation. We salute Wilma Hill who has been President for two years, and who has done a very good job as the leader of this organization. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is an honor made up of juniors and seniors who each year qualify by keeping their grades an “A” or ”B” average and who have contributed their time and effort to the school. Each person who is eligible must submit a letter of application to the faculty. If it is approved by the faculty you are then a member of the National Honor Society. Mr. Koontz is the advisor. Officers for the year were: President . . Vice-President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . , Phyllis Knight Dorothy Knight . . Elsie Lewis . Bobby Wilson FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Delores Crea-son, Helen Roney, Janet Cartwright, Donna Douglass, Patsy Wynn, Mrs. Dillavou. SECOND ROW: Sharron Dalle, Sue Divan, Reita Kirkpatrick, Anita Hart, Bernice Wynn, Donna Moorhous. THIRD ROW: Wilma Hill, Stella Fairchild, Nancy Goodwin, Phyllis Winkler, Sara Dennis, Claudette Frye, Linda Canelle, Leanore Bolton. FOURTH ROW: Pat Lough, Rita Schonians, Sharon Davis, Rosemary McBride, Bonnie Milburn, Janet Kinney, Joan Sexton. FIFTH ROW: Nancy Buck, Flora Fourez, Mary Holden, Phyllis Knight, Dorothy Knight, Ruby Thomas, Lena Crawford, Verna Unverferth. F.H.A. This year the Future Homemakers of America elected Mr. McPherson and Mrs. Knight as honorary members. The highlights of the year were an initiation party for new members, a Valentine Day Square Dance, and a Mother-Daughter Banquet. The project of this organization was selling hotdogs at the football games. Officers for the year were: Janet Cartwright.......................President Donna Douglass....................Vice-President Helen Roney............................Secretary Patsy Wynn............................Treasurer Mrs. Janette Dillavou.....................Advisor F.F.A. The Future Farmers of Oakwood Township High School has accomplished several of their goals for the year. They were: attended the National Live- stock Show in Chicago, sponsored the Harvest Moon Ball on January 29, with the crowning of a queen. and hoping to win the annual program of work contest and plaque. Officers for the year were: Don Hawkins..............................President Mark Seimer.........................Vice-President Don Payne...............................Secretary Don Davis...............................Treasurer Jim Hawkins..............................Reporter Mr. Robert Cessna.........................Advisor The boys of this club took part in the Vocational Fair in Danville and the All-School Carnival. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Jim Hawkins, Don Davis, Don Payne, Don Hawkins. Mark Seimer, Mr. Cessna. SECOND ROW: Harlin Hadden, Haldon Hadden, Van Trimble, Harold West, Bill Butler, Steve Cannon, Bobby Richter. THIRD ROW: Paul Vinson, Bob Wilson, Edward Dolbee, Ben Leonard, Don Dodson, Larry Cannon. FOURTH ROW: Lyndal Arnold, Arthur Penrod, Don Richter, Richard Dearth. FIFTH ROW: Alan Albert, Carroll McBride, David Gondry, Bob Bowles, Jerry Hays, Charles VanDuyn. INDUSTRIAL ARTS FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Lyndal Arnold, Bob Bowles, Dick Schonians, Marvin Drummond, Don Haas. SECOND ROW: Dick Megenhardt, Van Trimble, Mr. Boyer, Bob Verhoven, Larry Cannon, Harlan Hadden. THIRD ROW: Don Payne, Don Hawkins, Guy Hobick, Bill Dolbee, Ronnie Lane, Martin Drummond, Terry Corn, Steve Stallings. FOURTH ROW: Tom Wynn, Larry Fourez, Stanley Jones, Jerry Hayes, Eddie Ponder, David Gondry, Everett Tellier. LIBRARIANS INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB The Librarians Club is composed of students who volunteer their services as library assistants. Officers for the year were: Sue Divan................................President Donna Douglass......................Vice-President Sharron Dalle............................Secretary Jeanne Brunson...........................Treasurer Kay Fourez . . . East Central Illinois Librarians Association Representative Mrs. Gertrude Fisher........................Advisor Award winners for the year 1953-1954 were Judy Bell, Jeanne Brunson, Betty Cadle, Shirley Cox, Sharron Dalle, Donna Douglass, Guy Hobick, Janet Kinney, Kay Maxwell, Carolyn Morris, and Sharon Rowland. The Industrial Arts Club sponsored a party for the Future Homemakers of America in the fall. The aim of the club for this school year is to promote shop safety and to aid students in a more profitable use of leisure time. The following officers were elected last fall for this year: Melvin Denhart.............................President Guy Hobick............................Vice-President Van Trimble................................Secretary Bob Verhoven..............................T reasurer Mr. Forrest Boyer..........................Advisor SEATED, Left to Right: Sharron Dalle, Sue Divan, Donna Douglass, Jeanne Brunson, Mrs. Fisher. STANDING: Pat Creason, Claudette Frye, Janet Kinney, Carolyn Morris, Donna Richardson, Sharron Roland, Judy Oakwood, Carol Saunders, Margaret Edwards, Emily Isenhower, John Brawner. THIRD ROW: Celina Deketalaire, Sharon Young, Sharon Davis, Flora Fourez, Betty Cadle, Joan Sexton, Kay Maxwell. MIXED CHORUS FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Mr. George Har-rigan, Stella Fairchild, Linda Canelle, Sue Divan, Sharon Boucier, Betty Cadle, Violet Gossar. SECOND ROW: Shirley Musson, Dorothy Knight, Phyllis Knight, Sharon Rowland, Sandra Swaim, Verna Unverferth, Mary Jo Mast. THIRD ROW . Bob Butler, Dennis Divan, Benny Leanard, Wayne Dodson, Larry Fourez, Glen Baker, Richard Isenhower. MIXED CHORUS This year Mixed Chorus consisted of twenty students under the direction of Mr. George Harrigan. There were five seniors, twelve juniors, two sophomores, and one freshman in this organization. Most of the students of this group took part in the music contest. BEGINNING BAND The director, Mr. George Harrigan, has supplied new material for his band to replace the graduates of this year. These members make up the Beginning Band. By practicing and working hard during their free hours, these students are ready to do their best next year. These students are ready and willing to replace the band members that are graduating in the midsummer. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Claudette Frye, JudyOakwood, Ruby Thomas, Harold Grimes, Larry Davis. SECOND ROW: Janice Horton, Carol Saunders, Beverly Megenhardt, Pat C re a son, Dennis Divan, Roger Koontz. STANDING: Sharon Young, Floyd McDonald. BOYS' GLEE CLUB FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Bill Butler, Hal-don Hadden, Cloyd Williams, James Lane, Steve Cannon, Bob Denhart, Dennis Divan. SECOND ROW: Mr. George Harrigan, Marlon Brown, John Brawner, Roger Koontz, Tom Wynn, Bob Bowles, Charles VanDuyn, Jim Dolbee. GLEE CLUBS The Glee Clubs led by Mr. Harrigan, enjoyed a successful year this year. There are eighteen members of the advanced Girls' Glee Club this year. The Freshman Girls’ Glee Club started off their music education by having a large enrollment. Mixed Chorus and Boys' Glee Club enjoyed the year by learning some new songs and singingsome old ones. There were some students who were chosen from the Girls' Glee Club, Boys' Glee Club, and Mixed Chorus to go to the music contest this year. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Mr. George Harrigan, Gretchen Flowers, Judy Kirkpatrick, Madeline Charles, Stella Fairchild, Violet Gossar, Judy Oakwood, Judy Lough, Reita Kirkpatrick, Helen Roney, Nancy Decker. SECOND ROW; Carol Saunders, Beverly Megenhardt, Emily Isenhower, Wilma Hill, Linda Canelle, Shirley Vinson, Shirley Miller, Norma Cessna, Beverly Kent, Claudette Frye. THIRD ROW: Bonnie VanBuskirk, Sarah Dennis, Margaret Edwards, Janice Horton, Sharon Davis, Sharon Young, Pat Creason, Pat Lough, Darlene Kell. FOURTH ROW; Carolyn Strange, Delores Downing, Reita Schonians, Janet Cartwright, Sharon Boucier, Sandra Swaim, Verna Unverferth, Joan Sexton, Freda Lister, Charlotte Fourez. THESPIANS SEATED, Left to Right: Mrs. Sharpf, Phillis Knight, Joann Miller, Phil Gritten, Glen Baker. STANDING: Anita Hart, Reita Kirkpatrick, Lena Crawford, Mark Seimer, Alan Albert, Elsie Lewis, Wilma Hill, Guy Hobick. THESPIANS JUNIOR PLAY CAST The National Thespian Honor Society, the goal of everyone who has walked behind the footlights and worn grease paint, initiated eight new members into its organization during the year. They were: Wilma Hill, Mark Seimer, Reita Kirkpatrick, Alan Albert, Elsie Lewis, Lena Crawford, and Anita Hart. Attainment of membership is through work in the Dramatics Club and the earning of 30 points. Officers for this year were: Guy Hobick................................President Phyllis Knight.......................Vice-President Philip Gritten............................Secretary Glen Baker................................Treasurer Joann Miller..............Point and Social Chairman Mrs. Shirley Sharpf.........................Advisor The Junior Class presented Jump Over the Moon” for their class play this year. Those taking the leading roles were: Carroll McBride, Phyllis Knight, Stella Fairchild, and Phil Gritten. There were many others who had parts in the play. Those working back stage worked steadily to make this a successful play under the direction of Mrs. Shirley Sharpf. JUNIOR PLAY CAST SEATED, Left to Right: Mrs. Sharpf, Phil Gritten, Carroll McBride, Stella Fairchild, Phyllis Knight. STANDING: Steve Cannon, Jerry Martoglio, Elsie Lewis, John Sadler, Verna Unverferth, Terry Corn, Nancy Goodwin, Leanore Bolton. SPEECH CONTESTANTS FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Sue Divan, Lena Crawford, Phyllis Knight, Elsie Lewis, Mrs. Sharpf. SECOND ROW: Phil Gritten, Dick Wynn, Judy Oakwood, Sharon Davis. SPEECH CONTEST The speech contest consisted of Sue Divan, Lena Crawford, Phyllis Knight, Elsie Lewis, Phil Gritten, Dick Wynn, Judy Oakwood, and Sharon Davis. The speech contest will be held at St. Joseph High School on March 5. Mrs. Shirley Sharpf is in charge of the speech contest and is hoping to have a very successful year. MUSIC CONTESTANTS There are many students who participated in the music contest this year. The music contest consisted of: Clarinet Solos, Vocal Solos, Trumpet Solos, Flute Solos, Flute Trio, Clarinet Quartet, Piano Solos, Twirlers Solo, Twirlers Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Trombone Trio, Girls' Sextette, and Mixed Ensemble. Mr. Harrigan hopes to have a successful year. MUSIC CONTESTANTS FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Jerry Ward, John Sadler, Wayne Dodson, Tom Wynn, Bob Butler, Donna Moorhous, Sharon Davis. SECOND ROW: Phyllis Knight, Karen Meade, Dorothy Knight, Elsie Lewis, Kay Fourez, Donna Douglass, Judy White, Maxine Huddle-son, Terry Corn. THIRD ROW: LindaCan-elle, Stella Fairchild, Norma Cessna, Reita Kirkpatrick, Verna Unverferth, Sandra Swaim, Delores Downing, Anita Hart, Larry Fourez. FOURTH ROW: Wayne Dodson, Dick Isenhower, Glen Baker, Judy Oakwood, Wilma Hill, Helen Roney, Janet Cartwright, Sue Divan, Ben Leonard. SEATED Jerry Hays Wilma Hill STANDING Dorothy Knight Mark Seimer LEFT TO RIGHT: Ben Leonard, Mark Seimer, Philip Gritten, Guy Hobick. SEATED Sandra Swaim Ben Leonard Leanore Bolton STANDING Alan Albert G.A.A. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Norma Elliott, Shirley Miller, Patsy Cox, Janet Cartwright, Mr. Marjorie Hicks. SECOND ROW: Carolyn Strange, Reita Kirkpatrick, Helen Roney, Patsy Wynn, Darlene Kell, Kay Miller, Judy Kirkpatrick, Nancy Decker. THIRD ROW: Bernice Wynn, Sharon Young, Janice Horton, Pat Creason, Judy Oakwood, Charlotte Fourez, Donna Richardson, Madeline Charles, Linda Canelle. FOURTH ROW: Margaret Holycross, Phyliss Winkler, Norma Cessna, Donna Douglass, Violet Gossar, Pat Seyfert, Dorothy Holycross, Joan Sexton, Stella Fairchild. FIFTH ROW: Nancy Buck, Wilma Hill, Vicky Lewis, Rita Flannery, Rita Schonians, Sara Williams, Shirley Musson, Verna Unverferth, Mary Jo Mast. SIXTH ROW: Mary Holycross, Elsie Lewis, LaVern Smith, Sharon Boucier, Shirley Birge, Phyllis Knight, Dorothy Knight, Mary Holden, Rosemary McBride. DRAMATICS FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Judy Oakwood, Anita Hart, Helen Roney, Sandra Swaim, Madeline Charles, Judy Bell, Vicky Lewis, Judy Lough. SECOND ROW: Delores Downing, Sharon Davis, Bobby Lough, Sara Williams, Alan Albert, Joann Miller, Reita Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Scharpf, Bonnie Van Buskirk. THIRD ROW: Donna Moorhous, Nancy Goodwin, Bill Butler, Jimmy Dolbee, Sue Divan, Donna Douglass, Sharon Dalle, Haldon Hadden, Steve Cannon, Leanore Bolton, Kay Maxwell, FOURTH ROW: Claudette Frye, Violet Gossar, Verna Unverferth, Stella Fairchild, Linda Cannelle, Patsy Cox, Wilma Hill, Phyliss Winkler, Pat Seyfert. FIFTH ROW: Delores Creason, Elsie Lewis, Virginia Miller, Sharon Boucier, Sharon Rowland, Phyllis Knight, Kay Fourez, Lena Crawford, Dorothy Knight, Rosemary McBride. SIXTH ROW: Jim Hawkins, Bob Andrews, Harlin Hadden, Larry Cannon, Phil Gritten, Paul Vinson, Kenny Bell, Glen Baker, John Brawner. Jerry Martoglio. SEVENTH ROW: Ben Leonard, Arthur Penrod, Terry Corn, Jerry Hays, Mark Seimer, Don Hawkins, Guy Hobick, Don Haas, Charles VanDuyn, Dick Wynn. G.A.A. One of the highlights of a successful GAA year was the New Year’s Dance held January 30 in the gymnasium of Oak wood Township High School. Everyone enjoyed the music of Gil Dickerson and his orchestra, and the multi-colored decorations. Among the many activities of the year were the volleyball and basketball tournaments among the classes, and the Round Robin Tournaments. The senior girls won the volleyball tournaments while the basketball tournaments had not yet been concluded. GAA is also planning a swim to complete the year. Advisors for the year were Mrs. Yvonne Montz, first semester and Mrs. Marjorie Hicks, second semester. Officers for the year were: Shirley Miller . Janet Cartwright Patsy Cox . . . Norma Elliott . Virginia Miller Dorothy Knight...............................................Point Chairmen Mrs. Marjorie Hicks Mrs. Yvonne Montz...................................................Advisors . . . . President Vice-President . . . . Secretary . . . Treasurer DRAMATICS CLUB Dramatics Club, striving for a busier and successful year, presented for the first time a play of their own. A murder mystery entitled “The Night of January 16th,” held the crowd in suspense until the end. With the enthusiastic help of Mrs. Shirley Sharpf and the members of Dramatics, the play was a success. Mrs. Sharpf also was a tremendous help in putting on the Junior and Senior plays. Many Dramatics members again bought Red Mask tickets for the plays put on at the Palace Theater. Everyone enjoyed these plays very much. The officers who governed the club the school year of 1954-1955 were: Alan Alberts.................................................. President Joann Miller..............................................Vice-President Reita Kirkpatrick..............................................Secretary Sara Williams..................................................Treasurer DRAMATICS PLAY Is Karen Andre Guilty? Or has she been unjustly accused? This was the question the jury must answer as they saw the past of Karen Andre unfold before their eyes. I’m sure that everyone was surprised at the outcome of this play. The Dramatics Play, “The Night of January 16th,” was held on October 8. The play was a big success as it was a different kind of play that the audience attended. SITTING: Laverne Smith, Mrs. Dorothy Dal-bey, Barbara Lough. LEFT TO RIGHT: Sharon Boucier, Margaret Holycross, Mary Holycross, Madeline Charles, Wilma Hill, Lena Mae Crawford, Patsy Wynn, Norma Elliott, Donna Douglass. OFFICE STAFF The assistants who help Mrs. Dalbey in the office are girls who are willing to assist her in many ways. Some of the duties they perform are collecting absence slips, running errands, answering the telephone, and some office work. Generally when you walk into the office and find the office gril without anything to do, you can see her working on her assignments or sometimes studying fora test. Most of the time when you go into the office, there will be a few boys sitting in the isolation ward. These boys are not office helpers. KITCHEN STAFF Preparing hot lunches every day is not an easy task. Volunteer students help perform these duties. There are special duties to perform, such as peeling potatoes, washing and drying dishes, and supplying the stock room. The helpers' rewards for their work in the kitchen are free meals. The two main assistants, our new cooks, are Mrs. Elsie Oakwood and Mrs. Margaret Minser. SITTING: Virginia Miller, Larry Cannon, Sharron Dalle, Mary Brown, Margaret Holy-cross, Laverne Smith. LEFT TO RIGHT: Kenny Bell, Dorothy Holycross, Mrs. Margaret Minsner, Danny Smith, Mrs. Elsie Oak-wood, Sara Williams, Joan Sexton, Delores Downing, Don Payne. Oakwood finished this season with 3 wins, 1 tie, and 4 losses. The varsity had a new coach this year, Phillip Durland, who took the place of Warren Wiltsie. Oakwood had one member of its team, Carroll McBride, on the All-County Second Team, and four Honorable Mentions. They were Melvin Denhart, Larry Cannon, Marvin Drummond, and Martin Drummond. OPENING GAME Oakwood 6 ABL 0 The first game was with ABL on their gridiron. Oakwood's large squad set back ABL’s first eleven man team, 12-0. The Comets were sparked by the play of Larry Cannon, who scored on an eighty yard run in the third quarter. Bobby Wilson scored Oakwood’s other touchdown on a quarterback sneak. TOUGH LUCK BOYS Oakwood 6 Hoopeston 13 Oakwood’s first home game wasn’t too successful as Hoopeston defeated them 13-6. The Comets were hampered by many injuries and showed very little of the form they had shown in their first game. Unable to get started until the last quarter, Bob Haurez scored the only touchdown of the game on a pass by Alan Albert. Despite the loss, two of the Comets, Melvin Denhart and Marvin Drummond, sparkled on defense. NOT SO GOOD Oakwood 12 Georgetown 26 A hard-charging Georgetown team beat out Comets on the Georgetown gridiron, 26-12. Oakwood’s first touchdown was made on an end run by Bob Wilson. In the last quarter Carroll McBride caught a pass thrown by Alan Albert for the Comets last touchdown of the game. Oakwood lost the services of a key player, tackle John Fitzsimmons, early in the game. John was removed as a result of a head injury. TIGERS GO WILD Oakwood 6 Westville 26 Oakwood dropped their third straight game October 7 to hard-charging Westville eleven, 26-6. Melvin Denhart, a guard who turned halfback after the first game of the season, paced the Oakwood attack. Melvin fought for 37 yards -- more than half the Oakwood total -- for a 3.0 average. Oakwood finally got started in the last quarter when Alan Albert tossed a short pass to Jerry Martoglio, who charged into the end zone. COMETS SURPRISE WOLVERINES Oak wood 12 Catlin 6 Catlin's homecoming was dampened as the Comets defeated the Wolverines 12 to 6. Bob Wilson scored both of Oakwood’s touchdowns on line plays. Catlin’s only touchdown came in the second quarter on a long pass. HOMECOMING GAME ENDS IN TIE Oakwood 13 Rossville 13 Oakwood's homecoming wasn’t quite a success as the Comets and Rossville tied, 13-13, before a large homecoming crowd. Carroll McBride scored Oakwoods first touchdown early in the game. Their last touchdown came on a pass from Alan Albert to Bob Haurez in the third quarter. Larry Cox kicked the extra point. Rossville scored their 13 points in the last half. ROUGH GAME Oakwood 7 Unity 27 A fast-moving Unity of Tolono team beat our Comets on the Oakwood gridiron 27-7. Unity scored three touchdowns in the first period, and added their fourth in the second. The Comets scored their only touchdown in the second period, with Carroll McBride carrying the ball across. Both teams played the second half without scoring. NICE FINISH Oakwood 34 Ridgefarm 7 The Oakwood Comets, playing their best game of the year, defeated Ridgefarm by the score of 34-7. The Comets were sparked by Tom Perry, who scored four touchdowns, one on a 65 yard run. Larry Cannon scored the other touchdown. Oakwood’s extra points were made by Larry Cox and Carroll McBride. Ridgefarm scored in the last few minutes of play. THUMBNAIL SKETCHES MELVIN “Sonny DENHART — 150 lbs., 5’6”, senior, guard and halfback. Sonny has been on the varsity for two years. He did very well this year playing both guard and halfback. Sonny was picked for Honorable Mention on the All-County Team. His spirit and aggressiveness were a big help. ALAN Ray” ALBERT -- 165 lbs., 5’11’ senior, quarterback. This was Alan's fourth year in football and his second year on the varsity. Alan was a mainstay in the backfield. ROBERT “Cob” HAUREZ — 187 lbs., 6’4”, senior, right end. Bob has played football for two years and has done very well. Bob was a regular in the line. MARVIN “Little Drummond” DRUMMOND -- 160 lbs., 5 9”, senior, guard. Little but mighty he had a successful year in football. This was his second year playing on the varsity. Marvin was picked for Honorable Mention on the All-County Team. MARTIN “Big Drummond” DRUMMOND -- 150 lbs., 6’li , senior, tackle. Martin has played football for three years. This was his second year on the varsity. Martin injured his leg early in the season, but in spite of this handicap, played very well in the last few games. He was picked for Honorable Mention on the All-County Team. LARRY Fat” CANNON -- 185 lbs., 5’8”, senior, halfback. This was also Larry’s second year on the varsity. He was switched from the center position to halfback this year. Larry was picked for Honorable Mention on the All-County Team. CARROLL “Cle” McBRIDE -- 180 lbs., 6', senior, left end, Carroll has been playing football for four years. He has been on the varsity for two years and has done very well. We are proud to say that Carroll was chosen as end on the All-County Second Team. JAMES “Bill” FRYE -- 200 lbs., 6’, senior, center. Bill has played football three years, and this is his second year on the varsity. He has done well at his center position. He will be missed next year. JOHN “Ching SADLER -- 210 lbs., 5’10”, junior, tackle. John is expected to be one of the main boys to build the team around next year. ROBERT “Bob” WILSON -- 165 lbs., 5’8”, junior, halfback. This is Bob's third year on the varsity. Bob will be a great help to the team next year. JOHN FITZSIMMONS -- 170 lbs., 5’11”, junior, tackle. The team missed John’s services while he was out the second half of the season with a head injury. BILL Wild Bill DALBEY -- 155 lbs., 5 9 , junior, guard. Bill will return next year with his fine playing to help the team. LARRY Tiny” COX -- 215 lbs., 5’9”, sophomore, tackle. This was Larry’s first year on the varsity and he did very well. With his experience he should really “beef-up” the line next year. TERRY Marble Nose CORN -- 145 lbs., 6’, junior, left end. Although his lack of weight handicapped him, he was rugged in the line. DICK Gut ESTOCK -- 150 lbs., 5 8”, sophomore, guard. This is Dick’s first year on the varsity and he did very well. He will undoubtedly be an important man on next year’s squad. TOM “George” PERRY -- 154 lbs., 5’9”, sophomore, halfback. This was Tom’s first year on the varsity. He should look forward to a good year next season. GERALD “Jerry” MARTOGLIO -- 160 lbs., 5’6”, sophomore, halfback. This is also Jerry’s first year on the varsity. He will be back to help out again next year with his fine play. MELVIN DEN HART ALAN ALBERT BOB HAUREZ COACH - PHILUP DURLAND MARTIN DRUMMOND MARVIN DRUMMOND BILL FRYE LARRY CANNON CARROLL McBRIDE DICK ESTOCK TOM PERRY JERRY MARTOGLIO FOOTBALL LETTERS AWARDED Coach Phillip Durland awarded football letters to the following: SENIORS.......Melvin Denhart, Martin Drummond, Marvin Drummond, Bill Frye, Larry Cannon, Carroll McBride, Bob Haurez, Alan Albert, and Don Van Allen. JUNIORS.......John Fitzsimmons, John Sadler, Bob Wilson, and Bill Dolbee. SOPHOMORES . . Larry Cox, Dick Estock, Tom Perry, and Jerry Martoglio. MANAGERS. . . . Perry Blew and Richard Isenhower. BASKETBALL LETTERS AWARDED Coach Raymond Bess awarded basketball letters to the following: SENIORS.......Bob Haurez, Mark Seimer, Van Trimble, Carroll McBride, Alan Albert, Guy Hobick, Don VanAUen, and Larry Cannon. JUNIOR...........Bob Wilson. SOPHOMORE . . .Tom Perry FRESHMAN . . . Bob Bolton MANAGERS . . . .Bob Richter and Phil Gritten. TRACK TEAM Oakwood will have eight lettermen on its track team this year. They are: SENIORS.......Alan Albert, Don Hawkins, Martin Drummond, Marvin Drummond, and Mark Seimer. SOPHOMORES . .Dick Hardesty, Tom Perry, and Jerry Martoglio. At the time of publication Oakwood has five track meets scheduled. They are as follows: April 12.........................................................At Westville April 26..................................................Freshmen-Sophomores at Danville May 7......................................................County Track Meet May 10...............................................Watseka Conference Track Meet at Rantoul May 13.....................................................District T rack Meet at Urbana VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM SEATED, Left to Right: Martin Drummond, Melvin Denhart, Larry Cannon, Marvin Drummond, Bill Frye, Bob Haurez, Carroll McBride, Alan Albert, Don VanAllen. SECOND ROW: Terry Davis, Lyndol Arnold, Bill Dalbey, Jerry Hays, John Fitzsimmons, Bob Wilson, Terry Corn, John Sadler. THIRD ROW: Dick Isenhower, Manager; Jerry Martoglio, Tom Perry, Larry Cox, Dick Estock, Larry McCord, Phillip Durland, Coach. RESERVE FOOTBALL TEAM SEATED, Left to Right: Bill Wonderlin, Wayne Sexton, Don Davis, Dick Williams, Frank Estock, Charles VanDuyn, Eddie Tellier. SECOND ROW: Rodney Wonderlin, Don Creason, Roger Koontz, Bob Denhart, Larry Saults, Bob Bolton, Loren Kinney, Don Williams, Richard Lovelace. THIRD ROW: Perry Blew, Manager; Bob Richter, Bob Andrews, Jerry Jennings, Frank Applegate, Steve Cannon, Raymond Bess, Coach; Cloyd Williams, Don Richter, Tommy Frost, Bob Hart, Raymond Pollock, Jim Ingram. O CLUB SEATED, Left to Right: Harlan Hadden, Don Hawkins, Alan Albert, Carroll McBride, Mark Seirner, Bill Frye, Marvin Drummond, Guy Hobick. SECOND ROW: Raymond Bess, Bob Richter, Van Trimble, Bob Bolton, Bob Wilson, Dick Isenhower, Jerry Martoglio, Larry Cannon, Phillip Durland. THIRD ROW: Don VanAllen, Terry Corn, Bob Haurez, Dick Hardesty, Martin Drummond. FOURTH ROW: Dick Estock, John Sadler, Phil Gritten, Toro Perry, Bill Dalbey, Darrell Mullins. CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Judy Bell, Sue Divan, Sharron Dalle, Reita Kirkpatrick. OTHS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD VARSITY November 23 Oakwood 44 Indianola 42 December 3 Oakwood 45 Westville 81 December 7 Oakwood 45 Sidell 50 December 10 Oakwood 40 Ross vi lie 80 December 17 Oakwood 36 Georgetown 50 December 21 Oakwood 44 Catlin 57 December 21-29 Monticello Tourney Oakwood 52 Deland Weldon 37 Oakwood 39 Roberts-Thawville 54 January 4 Oakwood 66 Armstrong 64 January 7 Oakwood 62 Rankin 65 January 11 Oakwood 60 Ridgefarm 43 January 14 Oakwood 39 Rossville 64 January 17-21 County Tourney Oakwood 33 Sidell 51 January 28 Oakwood 50 Hoopeston 63 February 1 Oakwood 46 Armstrong 49 February 4 Oakwood 53 Unity 50 February 8 Oakwood 40 Potomac 64 February 11 Oakwood 56 Westville 58 February 22 Oakwood 47 Bismark 53 February 25 Oakwood 34 Georgetown 41 RESERVES TEAM Oakwood 43 Indianola 25 Oakwood 30 Westville 40 Oakwood 39 Sidell 35 Oakwood 41 Rossville 30 Oakwood 41 Georgetown 31 Oakwood 53 Catlin 32 Oakwood 51 Armstrong 50 Oakwood 41 Rankin 42 Oakwood 33 Ridgefarm 37 Oakwood 27 Rossville 30 Oakwood 45 Hoopeston 60 Oakwood 46 Armstrong 45 Oakwood 32 Unity 50 Oakwood 42 Potomac 68 Oakwood 44 Westville 60 Oakwood 59 Bismark 40 Oakwood 29 Georgetown 56 Oakwood 45 St. Joe 40 PHIL GRITTEN BOB RICHTER I VAN TRIMBLE BOB WILSON MARK SEIMER BOB HAUREZ CARROLL McBRIDE TOM PERRY PHILLIP DARLAND RAYMOND BESS DON VAN ALLEN BOB BOLTON MONTICELLO TOURNAMENT Oakwood defeated Deland-Weldon 52-37 in the first round of the Monticello Tournament. Oakwood took a 15-10 lead at the quarter, but led by only two points at halftime. The Comets scored 19 points in the last half to assure them a victory. Bob Haurez was high point man with 13 points. Guy Hobick was second with 11 points. The Comets were defeated in the second round of the tournament by a good Roberts-Thawville team, 54-39. Oakwood was trailing by only one point at halftime, 27-26, but fell behind in the second half and was never able to catch up. The high scorers for the Comets were Bob Haurez with 12 points and Mark Seimer with 11 points. COUNTY TOURNAMENT The Oakwood Comets were defeated in the first round of the Vermilion County Tournaments at Ridgefarm by the Sidell Rockets, 51-33. The Comets were only able to make one basket the first quarter, and they played a cold first half. Oakwood came back with 25 points the second half, but were never able to catch Sidell. Haurez and Hobick were high point men with 8 and 7 points, respectively. The four top teams in the County Tournament were: Georgetown......................... Potomac......................... Westville....................... Rossville....................... REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Schlarman defeated Oakwood in the first round of the Regional Tournament, 64-43 at Westville. The Comets put up a good fight against the first ranked team but could not keep up the pace. Alan Albert, high point man for the Comets, scored 16 points as he played his best game of the season. . First Second . Third Fourth ANNUAL FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE TOURNAMENT HELD AT OAKWOOD The annual Freshman-Sophomore Tournament, sponsored by “O’ Club, was held in the Oakwood gym March 7th and 8th. The teams that participated in the tournament this year were: Georgetown, Westville, East Unity and Oakwood. Oakwood’s little Comets were defeated by a strong East Unity team 71-51 in the first round of the tournament. Westville’s junior Tigers defeated Georgetown 59-48 in their opening game. The Westville junior Tigers won the tournament by coming from behind the score 28 points in the last period to defeat East Unity, 67-61. The consolation game was just as thrilling as Oakwood came from a 20 point deficit to beat Georgetown, 64-59. Oakwood scored 34 points in the last quarter while Georgetown hit only nine. Trophies were presented to the teams by Mr. Bess, advisor of O” Club. They were as follows: Westville . East Unity Oakwood . . First Second . Third VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Van Trimble, Jerry Hays, Terry Corn, Don Haas, Larry Cannon, Ronnie Lane, Bob Bolton, Phil Gritten, manager. SECOND ROW: Raymond Bess, coach, Guy Hobick, Alan Albert, Mark Seimer, Bob Haurez, Carroll McBride, Tom Perry, Don VanAllen, Bob Wilson. RESERVE BASKETBALL TEAM FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Roger Koontz, Jerry Martoglio, Paul Vinson, Richard Lovelace, Dick Estock, Chester Lomax. SECOND ROW: Frank Estock, Rodney Wonderlin, Steve Cannon, Bob Denhart, Larry Saults, Bob Andrews, Bob Richter, manager. THIRD ROW: Phillip Durland, coach, Bill Cannon, Wayne Sexton, Dick Hardesty, Loren Kinney, Ben Leonard, Don Richter. SCHOOL CALENDAR 1954 - 55 AUGUST 23. Greetings, Freshmen--You are being drafted for four years--May you enjoy your stay. 30. Attention--All other draftees report back to Base OTHS. All furloughs canceled for another nine months. SEPTEMBER 6. Labor Day-Vacation time and we're all happy again. 13. Three cheers for our cheerleaders elected today--Reita, Sharon, Sudie, and Judy. 17. 18. Football game--We defeated ABL 13 - 0. Sectional Librarians' Council Meeting. 21. All School Carnival--Say, how did you like that dunking tank. 22. 24. 28. Some fun, huh! Faculty Board Dinner. Our first loss. Hoopeston defeats us 13 - 6. Ow! Look out for that needle! Freshman health exams. OCTOBER 1. Football game. We lose again 26 - 12 to Georgetown. 4. The Bowes entertain us with their version of South Pacific. We enjoyed it. 7. We are sad. Once again we lose. This time to Westville 26 - 6. 8. The Night of January 16 --a good Who Done It enjoyed by all. 9. East Central Institute. 10. End of first six weeks. 12. Freshman-Sophomore Party--Everybody had lots of fun. 15. We win again! Oakwood 12 - Catlin 6. 15. Why all the sad faces? Grades issued to students. 16. 22. Freshman-Sophomore Football Game--Danville 13 - Oakwood 7. Homecoming! Wilma Hill reigns as Miss Victory. Comets tie Rossville 13 - 13. 29. Comets defeated 27 - 7 by Unity. NOVEMBER 5. What a victory! Comets trounce Ridgefarm 34 - 7. 9. 11. 16. 19. 19. 23. 25. 29. Education week. Everyone study hard. Veterans' Day. No school! End of second six weeks. Student Council All-School Party. Everyone had lots of fun. Beyond Singapore with Captain Harry entertaining us in assembly. Basketball Game. We beat Fairmount 44 - 42. Hurrah for Thanksgiving vacation and turkey. School’s out. Student Council assembly. The Fords. DECEMBER 2. Junior Play-- Jump Over the Moon --Carroll and Jerry sure made 3. 5. 6. 10. 14. 17. 21. 23. monkeys of themselves. Basketball. Defeated by Westville 81 - 46. We are proud. New shop building dedicated. Assembly--Fredrick Sjobrain. Basketball. Again defeated--this time by Rossville 80 - 40. Basketball. Comets pull upset. Defeat St. Joe 52 - 50. Basketball Comets beaten by Georgetown 50 - 36. Basketball. We lose to Catlin 57 - 44. Christmas assembly with vacation starting at 1 p. m. SCHOOL CALENDAR 1954 - 55 DECEMBER 27. Monticello Christmas Tournament. Oakwood defeats Deland-Weldon 52 - 37. Lose to Roberts-Thawville 54 - 39. 30. G. A. A. 's New Year Dance. Everyone enjoyed the music of Gil Dickerson's Orchestra. JANUARY 3. Happy New Year to all students and faculty returning to OTHS. 4. Basketball. Bob Haurez scores 36 points as we beat Armstrong 66 - 64. 7. Basketball. Comets lose close one to Rankin 65 - 62. 7. End of third six weeks. Semesters. 14. Basketball. Defeated by Rossville 64 - 39. 17. County tournaments. Defeated by Sidell 51 - 33. 28. Basketball. Oakwood beaten by Hoopeston. 29. Harvest Moon Ball. Anita Hart reigns as Queen. Wayne Karr and his orchestra played. FEBRUARY 1. Smile Pretty! Group pictures. 1. Basketball. Comets lose to Armstrong. 2. Basketball. Oakwood defeats Unity. 8. Basketball. Potomac defeats Comets. 11. Basketball. Oakwood beaten by Westville 62 - 60 in three overtimes. 18. Swing your pardner I F.H. A. Square Dance. 22. Basketball. Comets lose to Bismark. 25. Basketball. Comets lose last game as Georgetown defeats us. 28. Regional Basketball tournament begins. Oakwood beaten by Scharlamn. MARCH 5. District Speech Contest. 9. Sectional Basketball Tournament. 12. District Solo and Ensemble Contests. 16. State basketball tournament. 25. Senior Play. Stag Line. 26. Sectional speech contest. APRIL 1. End of 5th six weeks. 2. District music organization contest. 5. 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