Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1956 volume:

1956 ACORN Published By ACORN STAFF OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL FITHIAN, ILLINOIS STAFF Editor Barbara Lough Assistant Editor Sharron Dalle Business Manager Linda Canelle Advertising Manager Don Payne Chief Reporter Stella Fairchild Photographer Linda Canelle DEDICATION A deviation from tradition................. A casual inspection of previous editions of the Acorn indicates a traditional practice of dedicating the yearbook to a member of the faculty. This, we believe, is a commendable gesture. The Acorn staff this year, however, felt that there are members of the OTHS family who, although they have never signed a grade slip or disarmed a water pistol foter, have contributed much to our school and to that area of education that is outside the realm of textbooks and test papers. It is, therefore, with sincerity and pride that we dedicate the 1956 edition of the Acorn to Mrs. Dorothy Dalbey who day after day has listened dry-eyed to many a woeful tale about headaches, missed busses, and lost books; who has conducted private study halls in the office for those students who found the regularly scheduled study periods restraining to their social desires; and who, in spite of the hundred daily tacks that are routine to a school secretary, has always managed to return the next day for another onslaught on her nerves and patience; and to Joseph McVey, Fred Montgomery, Wilson Hazelbaker, Layton Liggett, and Hershell Trinnie McPherson who, with a combined total of over a half century of service to OTHS, have invited many to ride their busses and a few to get off; who have worked with the faculty during this trying period in order that school might continue with a minimum of hardship on all of us; and who, despite the demands of the student body, faculty, and public, always give their best - - and with a smile. - - The Editor DEDICATION o6e 1fc y F dWontyomcrf Wi jon Hare AaAcr Layton jL cjyett % ierj ie tfc7L?cnsan THE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING The Board of Education, Mr. Koontz, the faculty, and the architect spent many hours planning, sketching, revising, and considering the financial problems related to the new Oakwood Township High School that will be under construction early this summer. The new building will replace a structure heavily damaged by an explosion last August Damage was so extensive that it was decided, when voters approved a $400,000 bond issue for rebuilding, to raze the old building. Funds from sale of the bonds and about $85,000 in insurance on the old school will finance the program. Plans prepared by Jack Blackman, Danville architect, call for use of three other existing buildings, which will be connected with the new unit by enclosed passages. They are a gymnasium built in 1935, the agricultural and industrial arts building erected in 1954 and the boiler room which was part of the original school structure. Features of the schools as it will be developed through the integration of present and new facilities will include: Ten academic classrooms, including a commercial department, in two wings; two science laboratories, 12 corridors with translucent plastic skydomes for lighting, 350 lockers built into the academic areas, library, conference rooms, cafeteria-study-hall-communitv room with a stage and storage space. Kitchen with two cafeteria serving lines, administrative area, faculty rooms, health rooms, a new gymnasium lobby, new locker room for girls, new band and chorus rooms. The boys' locker room in the gym building and the home economics department will be renovated. An acoustical ceiling will be installed in the gym, and portable bleachers seating 800 will be added. The gym floor will be widened. Masonry walls, face brick, haydite block and stone trim will be used, and the roof will be of rigid steel frame construction. Terrazo and asphalt tile floors will be laid on concrete, and window frames will be of steel. THE SCHOOL BOARD One of the hardest working organization through this school year has been the school board. With the disaster that struck our district last August, immediate action was needed to plan a workable school schedule for the coming year. Among the problems to be solved were (1) providing class space for over 250 students, (2) determination of the extent of damage to the old building, (3) the advisability of repairing or rebuilding, (4) the presentation of the bond issue to the public, and (5) the overwhelming task of planning and constructing a new building. Solutions required time, with frequent meetings that ran on late into the night. The job has progressed far along the course toward something tangible - - a new building. The school board has devoted its time in fulfillment of its public duty and as a measure of expression of civic pride. OUR PRINCIPAL When he was asked for a statement for the yearbook, Mr. Koontz studied the request for a moment and then said: Hectic. This one-word summation might well be considered the statement of the year, for it so aptly describes the sequence of dilemmas that have confronted our principal throughout the school year. Since his return to a badly damaged school building last August, Mr. Koontz has been forced to solve many immediate, near-insoluble school problems created as consequences of our disaster. In addition, there was the planning necessary for the future - - the restoration or rebuilding of our main building. Then followed the bond issue, building plans, and frequent meetings with the board to settle many issues related to the building project. This was beyond the myriad routine tasks that consume a principal's day. We are indeed fortunate in having a principal equal to the situation. Mr. Koontz, through his insight into the problems, and through his leadership, has handled the routine and the unusual in a very commendable manner. We have had a good school year, and in the near future we shall have a new building. THE ARCHITECT'S SKETCH On the adjacent page will be seen the architect's sketch of the half million dollar new Oakwood Township High School building. The old gym will be enclosed by the one story steel and glass structure. Passageways will join the gym and the agricultural-industrial arts building with the new main structure. C arenccGOcLAvooct C ct iS ZZ y cr 7 qy rxmd. Vbs?I3t jA' rA ZJorot hy ZJa Ay rt 'L (BO eVOOD ■T0VM5MIP i uicw scuax HISTORY OF OAKWOOD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Oakwood Township High School, District No. 227, was organized at an election held in Muncie, Illinois, June 5, 1915. Those who favored the organization of one high school in the Township succeeded after strenuous efforts. The district as organized included the greater part of Oakwood Township and a small part of Catlin Township, and comprised 66 sections of land. It was eleven miles in length, six miles in width, and had within its territory the villages of Oakwood, Muncie, Fithian, and the towns of Bronson, Newtown, Glenburn, Brothers Station, and Missionfield. The population of the district at the time of organization was 2,772. An election was held June 19, 1915 for the purpose of electing a board of education for the district, to consist of a president and six members. Dr. O. W. Michael was the first president. An election was held in Muncie, July 31, 1915, for the purpose of selecting a site for the school building, and the present site was chosen which is 10 4 miles west of Danville on route 150. The main building and surroundings cost $55,000. School opened on September 28, 1916 with an enrollment of 88 students and the second semester increased to 94. The class of 1917 graduated seven students with Mr. Glen C. Smith as principal. In November, 1935, the Public Works Administration made a grant of $23,748 to Oakwood Township for the purpose of constructing a high school gymnasium. The voters of the township then approved a $30,000 bond issue to cover the remainder of the cost of the building. At that time there were 246 students enrolled at the high school. The new building consisted of a gymnasium, bleachers which would seat 750 persons, and a stage. Under the bleachers the Home Economics Department was located, the shower rooms under the stage and dressing rooms on each side of the stage. The gymnasium was connected with the old building by a corridor. In 1952 and '53 Atwood, Eureka, S. Mt. Pleasant, Batestown, Hillery, and a small part of the Fairmount territory petitioned to come into our school district, enlarging it considerably. In February, 1954, the school district voted to build a new shop building to be located directly behind the old school. It was to house the Vocational Agriculture and Industrial Arts programs. It contains 3 classrooms and a large shop. Work began on the new building that summer. On August 1st of this year tragedy struck Oakwood Township High School. The old building that was built in 1916 was struck by a bolt of lightning which caused an explosion. There was a considerable amount of damage done which caused the building to be condemned by the State of Illinois. Since there was such a short time left before the opening of the school term in September, the school board had to act quickly. They decided to clean the grounds, board up the old school, and partition the remaining classrooms that were in the gymnasium and new shop and go ahead with school. After much debate the district voted in a bond issue to build a new school. This will not include a shop or gymnasium since there was very little damage to these buildings. — Steve Gritten FORREST BOYER PHILLIP DURLAND 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 KOONTZ, PRINCIPAL Culver-Stockton, A. B. University of Missouri, M. A. GERTRUDE FISHER Freshman English 1 Library Pennsylvania College, A. B. University of Illinois, M. A. JOHN MCNEILL Freshman Orientation, General Science Southern Illinois University, B. S. Ed. HAROLD NEWTSON Shorthand Typing General Business Illinois State Normal University, B. S. Social Problem Coach Physical Education Millikin University, B. S. Ed. MARJORIE HICKS Freshman English Girl's Physical Education Eastern Illinois, B. S. Ed. MONROE BRASLEY American Culture Rhetoric World History University of Illinois, B. S., M. Ed. GEORGE HARRIGAN Music American Culture University of Cincinnati, B. S. Cincinnati Conservatory of Music University of Illinois, M. S. Ed. JANETTE DILLAVOU Home Economics University of Illinois, B. S. Home Economics, M. S. Ed. LOWELL FLENER Mathematics Southern Illinois University, B. S. University of Illinois KERMIT RADLOFF Biology Driver Training Coach Eastern Illinois State College, B. S. r- SENIOR CLASS HISTORY We started at the foot of a ladder, in 1952, sixty-three of us. We had our fun at Initiation Day and a return party for the sophomores. Patricia Tanner was chosen to attend Miss Victory as the freshman attendant. Our sophomore year, the big event was initiating the freshmen. From our sophomore class Vicki Jo Lewis was chosen to attend Miss Victory. Various things were begun to raise money for the Junior-Senior prom. The class was successful with their magazine sales, bake sale and our Junior class play Jump over the Moon , supplemented our funds. The final day, we are seniors at last. This year Vicki Jo Lewis has represented us as senior candidate for Miss Victory. We have been well represented in sports all four years. Every senior is looking forward to the senior trip at the Lake of the Ozarks. We will leave on May 10 and return May 14. Money for our trip was raised by picking up corn, selling cokes, and by presenting the senior class play. Graduation is May 28. The class of 56 will be saying good-bye to OTHS and will be stepping out into the future. SENIOR SKETCHES LYNDAL ARNOLD - “Hot Rod Band 1, 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; O'Club 4; Industrial Arts 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Letter 4; Basketball 2; GLEN BAKER - “Swabby Boys chorus 4; Mixed chorus 2, 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Vice -president 4; “Home Sweet Homicide 2; “The Night of January 16th 3; “Remarkable Incident at Carson's Corner 4. SHARON BOUCIER Dramatics 2, 3; Kitchen 3; G. A. A. 2, 3; Oak News 4; Girls chorus 1, 3, 4; Mixed chorus 2; “The Night of January 16th“ 3; BETTY CADLE Librarians 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls chorus 1; Mixed chorus 2, 4; DELORES CREASON - “Lola Librarians 1; Dramatics 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 1. MADELINE CUNNINGHAM - “Mike' Mixed chorus 4; Girls chorus 1; G. A. A. 2; Dramatics 2. STELLA FAIRCHILD - 'Kiddy Band 2, 3, 4; Drum Majorette 4; Contest 3, 4; State Contest 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Section 15 Vice-president 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Point Chairman 1; Treasurer 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Contest 3; Mixed chorus 3; Librarians 1; Annual Staff 3, 4; Chief Reporter 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; A Date with Judy 2; “Jump Over the Moon 3; Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners 4; “Annie Get Your Gun 4; JOHN FITZSIMMONS Football 1, 2, 3; Treasurer, F. F. A. 1; Mixed chorus 1; O'Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Industrial Arts 3, 4; Annual Staff 4, Oak News. PHILIP GRITTEN - “Pug Football 1, 2; Track 1, 2; O'Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4, Band 1, 2; Music Contest 1, 2, 4; Speech Contest 1, 2, 4; Student Council 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4, Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 2; Vice-president 3; President 4; “Cheaper By the Dozen 1; Home Sweet Homicide 1; “Date With Judy 2; Jump Over the Moon 3; “Night of January 16th 3; Remarkable Incident At Carsons Corner 4; Annie Get Your Gun 4. DONALD HAAS - Butch Student Council 1; Basketball 2, 3; Industrial Arts 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Home Sweet Homicide 2; Night of January 16th 3. fir jDu.r an d Mrs. JD Z arou. T hy his ftm q rt? 7£rry Corn fEZiS c jLew 'S Kenny -Z3 r Sf)anon J ouc cn cSancZyl3o ft ys cfA r- 4 SENIOR STATISTICS FAVORITE NAME LIKES PASTIME AMBITION ACTS Don Howie School Teasing Husband Odd Stanley Jones Trouble Getting in Trouble Trouble Maker Goony Phyllis Knight Clyde Studying Mrs. Intelligent Elsie Lewis Tom Flirting Who Knows Giggly Vicki Lewis Attention John Glamour Girl For the boys Bobby Lough Frank Frank Mrs. Pichon For Frank Mary Jo Mast Bobby Holding him Keeping him Carefree Dean McVey Sheep Herding Sheep Shepard Sheepish Karen Meade Lorin Laughing Mrs. Kinney Love Sick Evandra Mendenhall Wayne Spooning Get Hitched Nice Shirley Musson G. A. A. Sports Athletic Boyish Ed Ponder His new car ? ? ? ? Graduate Big John Sadler Piano Student Council Pianist Like a wheel Pat Seyfert Her diamond Watching it Mrs. Shank Independent Reba Sprague School Studying ? ? ? ? Nice Arnold Ward His Red Hair Carrying Papers Paper boy Sometimes Bob Wilson Football Saving Money Pro-football Crazy Phyllis Winkler Frank Frank Mrs. Frank Quiet Bernice Wynn Boys Denying it Catch one Shy ? ? ? Tom Wynn Women Playing Sax Jimmy Dorsey Nuts Myrna Cronk Her Husband Keeping Secrets Myrna Jr. Bashful SENIOR SKETCHES (Continued) MYRNA YOUMANS, CRONKS Mixed chorus 4; Girls chorus 1; G. A. A. 2; Dramatics 2; BERNICE WYNN - Fuzz F. H.A. 1,2,3; Section 15 Treasurer 2; G.A.A. 1,2; Girls Chorus 1; Annual Staff 4; THOMAS WYNN Band 2, 3, 4; Industrial Arts 3, 4; Mixed chorus 4. REBA SPRAGUE Mixed chorus 1, 4; Glee Club 1. ARNOLD WARD National Honor Society 3, 4,; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Music Contest 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2; Boy's chorus 1; Oak News Staff 4. SHIRLEY MUSSON - Musson G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; President 4; Mixed chorus 3; Girls Glee Club 1. A ARY JO MAST - Jo Band 1, 2; Music Contest 1; G. A. A. 1, 3, 4; Vice-president 4; Mixed chorus 3; Girls chorus 2; Annual Staff 4; Oak News Staff 4; National Honor Society 3, 4. DEAN MCVEY F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Industrial Arts 2, 3, 4. PHYLLIS KNIGHT Class Secretary 2; Treasurer 3; President 4; Student Council 1, 2; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 1, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Oak News Staff 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; President 3, 4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Contest 2, 3, 4; D. A. R. Award 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 2; Thespians 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; Treasurer 4; Our Miss Brooks , Home Sweet Homicide , Jump Over the Moon , Annie Get Your Gun . ELSIE LEWIS G. A. A. 1, 3; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Thespians 3, 4; Secretary 4; Class Secretary 3, 4; Office Help 1, 2, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Secretary 3, 4; Student Council 4, Oak News Staff 4; Carnival 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed chorus 1; Speech Contest 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 2, 3; Jump Over the Moon , The Night of January 16th , The Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners, Annie Get Your Gun. ofyrc ci Ta rch Zct V o ? G-o Rsa.r De orcj Cr£a. so 7 Cad e jL nda Canc fc c o in F itrzJ mmonj doc fo cy W' am ZZ on aa, s SENIOR STATISTICS FAVORITE NAME LIKES PASTIME AMBITION ACTS Lyndal Arnold Carolyn Daydreaming Farmer For Carolyn Glen Baker Anything Night Life Admiral Big Kenny Bell Booz Foolin Around Hard telling Innocent Sandy Bostwick Married life Arguing Football team Smart Sharon Boucier Vacations Vacationing More Vacation Silly Betty Cadle Her Diamond Watching it Housewife Prissy Linda Canelle George Teasing To get married Windy Terry Corn Girls Flirting Bachelor Hard to get Delores Creason Soldiers Writing letters Get an answer Tired M. Cunningham School Romance boats ? ? ? ? Quiet Bill Dalbey Assembly Sitting in office To Graduate Loud Terry Davis Bookkeeping Bookkeeping Bookkeeper Studious Stella Fairchild Her fiance Talking Mrs. J. L. Terry Sons All the time John Fitzsimmons Vicki Loafing Matrimony Dizzy Joe Foley Girls Denying it Usher For the girls Violet Gossar Vet Day Dreaming Snag Him In love Philip Gritten Dramatics Plays Actor Friendly Don Haas His Bel-Air Riding around Hot Rodder Hard to get Jerry Hays Bonnie Oakwood Mr. Fuller For Bonnie M. Holycross Mrs. Dillavou, Home Ec. Home Ec. Teacher Innocent SENIOR SKETCHES (Continued) JERRY HAYS - Sam Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 4; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Boy's chorus I-Student Council 1,2,3, 4, Treasurer 2; The Night January 16th ; Track 1; Annual Staff 4; Industrial Arts 2, 3, 4. MARGARET HOLYCROSS - Marg G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Girls Chorus 1. JOSEPH JOLEY - Joe National Honor Society 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Oak News Staff 4; Sports Editor 4; Annual Staff 4. VIOLET GOSSAR - BIOLETS G. A. A. 2, 3; Girls Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Dramatics 2, 3; The Night of January 16th 3. WILLIAM DALBEY - Wild Bill Football 1, 2, 3; Letter 3; Track 1, 2, 3; O'Club 3. TERRY DAVIS - Shag Football 1, 2, 3; Industrial Arts 4; Track 1, 2. LINDA CANELLE - Windy Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Drum Majorette 4; Contest 3, 4; State Contest 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Girls Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; Business Manager 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 2, 3; Student Council 1; Reserve Cheerleader 1, 2; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; Stag Line 3; Remarkable Incident at Carson's Corner 4; Annie Get Your Gun 4. TERRY CORN - Terrikins Class Treasurer 4, Student Council 3, 4; Industrial Arts 2, 3. 4; Band ], 2, 3, 4; Letter 1; Football 3, 4; Letter 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Letter 4, 'O' Club 2, 3, 4, President 4, Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Vice-president 4; Thespians 3, 4; Stag Line 3; Jump Over the Moon 3; Remarkable Incident at Carson's Corner 4. KENNETH BELL - Squee Football 1; Kitchen Help 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Thespians 4; Remarkable Incident at Carson's Corner 4 SANDRA BOSTWICK - Sandy Danville High School 1, 2; Glee Club 3; Contest 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Annual Staff 3, 4, Dramatics 3, 4; The Night of January 16th 3. Z)on Vow a Ware's? V«r aa a S ran ey cJbnr-S frczr jasxz V octy ? Wary c o Wacr£ Z3ean Me Vey £ya ?c ra Menc cnha cf ? r ry Mctaoos? � SENIOR WILLS The Senior Class of 1956, do hereby will and bequeath our lasting friendship and all our good times to the underclassmen of O. T. H. S. I, Lyndal Arnold, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to keep out of trouble and get along with the teachers at school to Carolyn Strange. I, Glen Bake, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to lose drag races and wreck motorcycles to anyone who is stupid enough to want it. I, Kenny Bell, do hereby will and bequeath all the things I got away at O. T. H. S. to Joe Hart. !, Sandy Bostwick, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to never argue to my sweet cousin, Janet Terry. I, Sharon Boucier, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to attend school regularly and to make the honor roll to Sudie Divan. I, Betty Cadle, do hereby will and bequeath all my drawing ability to Larry McKnight. I, Delores Creason, do hereby will and bequeath my meanest and greatest times here at Oakwood to my sister, Pat. I, Linda Canelle, do hereby will and bequeath all the fun I have had at O. T. H. S. and all the trouble I got into because of running around in the halls to Janice Horton. I, Terry Corn, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to warm benches to anyone who wants it. I, Bill Dalbey, do hereby will and bequeath all my good times and ability to get into trouble at O. T. H. S. to Gut Estock. I. Terry Davis, do hereby will and bequeath my brilliant nick-name, Shag to Lorin Kenny. I, Stella Fairchild, do hereby will and bequeath my great love for the Finer Arts of Life such as Drama to my soon to be sister-in-law, Janet Terry. May Thespians be your constant goal. I, John Fitzsimmons, do hereby will and bequeath my love to two, football, and Vicki Jo Lewis. I, Joe Foley, do hereby will and bequeath all my dirty sweat socks and things in locker 381, to anyone who wants to wash them. SENIOR WILLS I, Don Payne, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to stay out past midnight every night to Dick Phipps, May God Help him. I, Pat Seyfert, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to chew gum in all my classes to Judy Powell. Good luck, Judy. I know you won't need it though, you're doing good already. I, Bob Wilson, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to stay away from girls to Joe Hart. I, Phyllis Winkler, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to make straight A's in Rhetoric to Danny Smith. I, Tom Wynn, do hereby will and bequeath all my band and saxaphone playing to Judy Hill. I, Bernice Wynn, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to stay awake in Newtson's bookkeeping class to anyone who is fool enough to take this subject. I, Arnold Ward, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to go stag to every dance we have to Don Wynn. We, Bobby Lough and Phyllis Winkler, do hereby will and bequeath our ability to get straight A's in typing and shorthand to Judy and Patty Lough. We, Madeline Cunningham and Myrna Cronks, do hereby will ar.d bequeath our lasting companionship to Donna Youmans and Mary Stringfield. We, Terry Corn and Jerry Hays, do hereby will and bequeath our ability to get the 2nd hour study hall to clean pop corn machine and watch girls take P. E. to Arthur and Eugene Penrod We, Evandra Mendenhall, Mary Jo Mast, and Karen Meade, do hereby will and bequeath all our love and devotion to Wayne Dodson, Bob Butler and Lorin Kenny. We, Kenny Bell and Don Payne, do hereby will and bequeath all the fun we have had G. S. and H. S. to any two darn fools that wants it. We, Linda Canelle and Don Haas, do hereby will and bequeath our first run bus seats for all four years to Janet Terry and Dick Denhart. We, Phyllis Knight and Elsie Lewis, do hereby will and bequeath our lasting companionship to Sharon Cromwell and Judy Jenkins. We, Reba Sprague and Pat Seyfert, do hereby will and bequeath our bookkeeping books to any unsuspecting Junior who want them. They never did us any good. 7= )y' cf ’W hA er Tfobert? W son Wynn a. CronA jEct T bncber Don T yne. (John cSczcZ en 7= at' cSey ’erb SENIOR WILLS I, Phi 11 Gritten, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to write themes in rhetoric to my brother Steve. I, Violet Gossar, do hereby will and bequeath my sweet disposition and shy ways to Carol Ritter. She sure needs it. I, Don Howie, do hereby will and bequeath my guitar picking ability to my cousin, Paul. I, Don Haas, do hereby will and bequeath all my ability to make out with the opposite sex to Ronnie Wolfe and Sharron Dolle. I think they need it. I, Jerry Hays, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to borrow and break pencils to anyone who might be blessed with this talent. I Margaret Holycross, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get along with Mrs. Dillavou to any poor girl that takes Home Ec. I, Stan Jones, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to catch the first run bus every morning and to get straight A's in all my classes to Danny Smith and Bill Wonderlin. I, Vicki Lewis, do hereby will and bequeath my love to John Fitzsimmons. I, Bobby Lough, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to doodle in bookkeeping and get by with it, to anyone who is foolish enough to take this course. I, Karen Meade, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to get wrong answers in bookkeeping to all smart bookkeepers. I, Evandra Mendenhall, do hereby will and bequeath all my meanness and ability to laugh in class to nobody, because I still need it to keep up with Shirley Musson. I, Shirley Musson, do hereby will and bequeath my duties as president of G. A. A. to Dorothy Holycross. I, Mary Jo Mast, do hereby will and bequeath my big mouth to Judy Oakwood, although she doesn't need it. I, John Sadler, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to warm so much bench at one time to Tiny Cox, even though he doesn't need it. SENIOR SKETCHES (Continued) DONALD HOWIE - Don Georgetown High School 1, 2; Danville High School 3; Oak News Staff 4. STANLEY JONES - Herman Industrial Arts 3, 4; O'Club 4; Football 1, 2, 4. VICKI JO LEWIS - Vicki G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 2; Mixed Chorus 1; Annual Staff 3, 4; Oak News 4; Homecoming Attendant 2, 4; Carnival 3; Harvest Moon Ball 3. BARBARA LOUGH - Bobby' National Honor Society 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Assistant Editor 3; Editor 4, Office Help 3, 4, Glee Club 1; Class Vice-president 1; Class President 3; F. H. A. 1, 2; G. A. A. 1, 2; Dramatics 2, 3; The Night of January 16th 3; Student Council 2. KAREN LEA MEADE - Red Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 2, 3. EVANDRA MENDENHALL - Vonne Band 1, 2, 2, 4; President 4, G. A. A. 4; Music Contest 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4 JOHN SADLER - Wheel Class President 2; Class Vice-president 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; President 4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Vice-president 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter 2, 2, 4; Co-Captain 4, O'Club 2, 2, 4; Boys Chorus 4, Music Contest 1, 2, 2, 4; State Contest 3; Dramatics 4; Thespians 4; Jump Over the Moon 3; Stag Line 3; Remarkable Incident at Carson's Corner 4. PATRICIA SEYFERT - Pat Henning High School 1; Dramatics 2, 3; G. A. A. 2, 2, 4; Point Chairman 4, F. H. A. 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Annual Staff 3; Oak News 4; News Editor 4; Kitchen Help 2; Annie Get Your Gun 4. ROBERT WILSON - Bob F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Letter 1; Oak News Staff 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Vice-president 4, Football 1,2, 2, 4; Letter 1, 2, 2, 4; Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 2, 4; Letter 3 4; Track 1, 2; O'Club 1, 2, 2, 4. PHYLLIS WINKLER - Winky G. A. A. 1, 2, 2, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3; Band 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Dramatics 2, 3; Oak News Staff 4; Girls Chorus 1; The Night of January 16th 3. JUNIOR REPORT Ranked as one of the most spirited groups in the school, the Junior Class has been very active during this year. Not the largest class in size, the Juniors have contributed the greatest number of athletes to Oakwood's sports programs, particularly in football. The success of team sports for next year will depend in a large measure upon the skill of the Junior participants. The Juniors have been active in other areas, too. During the early part of the school year, the Juniors conducted a successful magazine selling campaign to obtain funds for the Junior-Senior Prom. In addition to this major effort at fund-raising, the Juniors held various concessions during the games, adding small sums to the class funds. The Junior Class play for this year was “The Remarkable Incident at Carson's Corners, an unusual presentation that was given before a large appreciative audience. With this school year behind them, the Juniors are looking forward to their final semesters at Oakwood. Many live in hope of occupying the new building before they leave - - at least some portion of it. The following class officers served this year: Tom Perry President Dick Estock Vice President Gerry Martoglio ................................................................. Secretary Sue Divan Treasurer Mr. Harrigan and Mr. Brasley Advisors JUNIOR ROLL Officers: Tom Perry, Dick Estock, Gerry Martoglio, Sue Divan. 1st row: Frank Applegate, Judy Bell, Perry Dean Blew, Mary Brown, Jeanie Brunson, Raymond Burke, Bill Cannon. 2nd row: Joe Cox, Larry Cox, Donald Creason, Sharron Dalle, Don Davis, Richard Dearth, Celina Dekettelaire. 3rd row: Don Dodson, Donna Douglass, Rita Flannery, Kay Fourez, Joan Goble, Kenneth Hall, Richard Hardesty. 4th row: Jim Hawkins, John Headlee, Mary Lou Holden, Dorothy Holycross, Maxine Huddleson, Ben Leonard, Chester Lomax. 5th row: Mary Ellen Matucci, Kay Maxwell, Larry McCord, William Miller, Dave Miller, Arthur Penrod, Dick Phipps. 6th row: Donald Richter, Judy White, Wayne Sexton, Danny Smith, Erma Sprague, Charles Strange, Ed Tellier. 7th row: Charles Rogers, Jerry Ward, Dick Williams, Don Williams, Bill Wonderlin, Dick Wynn. SOPHOMORE REPORT It was a good feeling to rise on the pole and give your place to the incoming greenies. We looked forward with some delight to initiating those newcomers who seemed just about as bewildered as we did one long year ago. The Freshmen received their just dues - - just to all who wish to enter the ranks of higher education. Replete with aromatic aromas of onions, burlap evening gowns, lip stick, and high-heel shoes, these people lived through a day that they will find difficult to forget. Those who did not contribute to the Sophomore fun were treated to summary, though harmless, punishment. After a parade through the gym before an all-school assembly, the fun turned to the Freshmen-Sophomore Party, at which time all greenies and Sophs enjoyed an evening of fun. Among our classmates were some who received special recognition for outstanding work in their particular areas. Frank Estock, who has played basketball at Oakwood through both of his years in this school, was voted the most valuable player on the varsity squad. Although pint-sized in stature, Frank more than compensates for this with his agility and head work. Judy Oakwood won special honors in speech by placing second in comedy reading, at the Sectional Speech Contest held in Bloomington. Judy went on to participate in the highly competitive State Speech Contest. The following class officers directed us during the year: Jim Ingram President Bonnie Fuller Vice President Charlotte Fourez ............................................................ Secretary Beverly Kent Treasurer Mrs. Hicks and Mr. Radloff Advisors SOPHOMORE ROLL Officers: Jim Ingram, Bonnie Fuller, Beverly Kent, Charlotte Fourez. 1st row: Bob Andrews, La Verne Bloomfield, Bob Bolton, Larry Boots, Cleo Boyer, William Butler, Steve Cannon, Patricia Creason. 2nd row: Andy Cunningham, Larry Davis, Sharon Davis, Bob Denhart, Nancy Decker, Dennis Divan, James Dolbee, Delores Downing. 3rd row: Margaret Edwards, Frank Estock, Gretchen Flowers, Claudette Frye, Harold Grimes, Haldon Hadden, Marlin Hadley, Sammy Hall. 4th row: Richard Harmeson, Bob Hart, Janice Horton, Paul Howie, Larry Hunter, Emily Isenhower, Jerry Jennings, Darlene Kell. 5th row: Lorin Kinney, Judy Kirkpatrick, Roger Koontz, James Lane, Freda Lister, Judy Lough, Patty Lough, Rosemary McBride. 6th row: Floyd McDonald, Beverly Megenhardt, Melvin Melton, Kay Miller, Jerry Miller, Donna Moorhous, Judy Oakwood, Raymond Pollock. 7th row: Judy Powell, Donna Richardson, Bob Richter, Carol Ritter, Larry Saults, Carol Sauders, Kay Schonians, Joann Sexton. 8th row: Lonnie Shelton, Carolyn Strange, Ruby Thomas, Bonnie Van Buskirk, Charles Van Duyn, Paul Vinson, Shirley Vinson, Cloyd Williams. 9th row: Jerry Wilson, Rodney Wonderlin, Clifford Wynn, Sharon Young, Joe Quates. FRESHMAN REPORT Some ninety freshmen faced an uncertain future last August: the transition from grade to high school - - a school that in itself was surrounded with speculation and conjecture - -and piles of debris and smashed windows. But, the system withstood the onslaught of explosion, and with little actual loss of time the freshmen slipped into the program. True, it was a little crowded but neighborly, and the study hall was not the penal institution heralded far and wide by social-minded predecessors. The greenies found the teachers very helpful and the work plentiful. It has not all been work, however. There has been fun, too. The freshmen entertained the student body with the annual Initiation Day, replete with burlap frocks originally designed for a hundred pounds of potatoes, fragrant scallions arranged to be worn as a necklace, and of course the laugh-provoking parade before the assembly. Add to this the customary freshmen-sophomore parties, the carnival fun, and other recreations, and it might be considered a good school year. Officers for the class were as follows: Jack Richardson ................................................................. President Don Wynn ................................................................... Vice President Larry Grimes .................................................................... Secretary Lorena Divan .................................................................... Treasurer Mrs. Fisher and Mr. McNeill Co-Sponsors FRESHMAN ROLL Officers: Jack Richardson, Donald Wynn, Larry Grimes, Lorena Divan. 1 st row: Mary Abbot, Betty Adams, Donald Albert, Dick Arnold, Gerald Barnes, James Bensyl, Pat Bloomfield, Marilyn Boots, Sharon Buck. ?nd row: Elaine Dodson, Ann Butler, Carol Cessma, Richard Cole, Beverly Coon, Mary Jo Corn, Sharon Cromwell, Dave Jeffers, Jacquelyn Goble. 3rd row: Patty Eldridge, Jerry Erwin, Judy Flannery, Jim Foley, Sharon Foley, Barbara Fourez, Shirley Glines, Joe Hart, Nora Grant. 4th row: Imogene Greer, Walter Grimes, Judy Grimm, Steve Gritten, Gerald Hall, Linda Hancock, Lonnie Johnson, Vera Hawkins, Joyce Hill. 5th row: Judy Hill, Dean Holycross, Lester Cundiff, Judy Jenkins, Dale Jennings, Ella Marie Miles, Stanley Juvinall, Alberta Kinney, Joe Kist. 6th row: Steve Koontz, Michael Largent, Larry Marfoglio, Larry McKnight, Clifford Peak, Judy Miller, Ronnie Minyard, Sara Musson, Kay Nichols. , 7th row: Sandra Oakwood, Pat Richardson, Clifford Oliver, Eugene Penrod, Monte Sawyer, Dave Perry, Carol Peugh, Geneva Poiulliard, Warren Rasberry. 8th row: Andy Tellier, Pat Saunders, Joan Spaulding, Sandra Sharp, Darla Shelton, Carolyn Sperry, Thomas Stephens, Allen Stringfellow, Mary Ruth Stringfield. 9th row: Ronald Ratliff, Dorothy Weaver, Johnnie Winkler, Ronald Wolfe, Carlene Wright, Larry Wright, Joan Wynn, Donna Youmans, Phyllis Zimmerman. 10th row: Patsy Keller, Marjorie Phipps, Dennis Duden, Ernest Loy, Phyllis Taylor, Judy Duprey, Betty Atkinson, Larry Brown. MISS VICTORY NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Top: Arnold Ward, Dick Wynn, John Sadler. 2nd: Donna Douglass, Sharron Dalle, Sue Divan, Barbara Lough. 3rd: Jim Hawkins, Philip Gritten, Gerry Martoglio, Mary Jo Mast, Phyllis Knight, Elsie Lewis, Bob Wilson. Joe Foley, Pat Seyfert, Dave Miller, were missing from the picture. CARNIVAL KING AND QUEEN Judy Lough, John Sadler. MISS VICTORY AND ATTENDANTS Bonnie Fuller, Vicki Jo Lewis, Judy Bell, Sue Divan, Marjorie Phipps. SADIE HAWKINS Linda Canelle, Kenny Bell. STUDENT COUNCIL Top: Philip Gritten, Donnie Wynn. 1st row: Larry Martoglio, Elsie Lewis, Bob Bolton, Jerry Hays, Terry Corn, Steve Gritten, Jim Hawkins, Kay Maxwell, Gerry Martoglio. 2nd row: Shirley Vinson, Donna Youmans, Joann Sexton, Kay Schonians, Judy Bell. 3rd row: Mr. McNeill, Bob Wilson, Sharron Dalle, John Sadler, Donna Douglass, Mr. Flener. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society, consisting of juniors and seniors who have maintained a B average or above during their high school careers, admitted seven new members to the organization during the school year. They were Gerry Martoglio, Richard Wynn, David Miller, Jim Hawkins, Sharron Dalle, Sue Divan, and Donna Douglass. Other members are Phyllis Knight, president; Elsie Lewis, secretary; Bob Wilson, treasurer,-Mary Jo Mast, Phillip Gritten, Bobby Lough, John Sadler, Arnold Ward, Joe Foley, Glen Baker, and Pat Seyfert. Mr. Wayne Koontz is the organization sponsor. THE CARNIVAL With a display of energy shown by people who are having fun doing a job, all organizations in the school pitched in to provide an enjoyable carnival for the general public and student body. Working under many handicaps and against rather inclement weather, the football field was turned into scene of booths, dunking tanks, games, and good fun. The funds raised were distributed to the Acorn and other school organizations. The climax of the carnival was the crowning of the King and Queen. MISS VICTORY Judy Bell, representative of the junior class, was elected by the football team as Miss Victory of 1955-56. Her attendants were Vicki Lewis, senior,- Sue Divan, junior, Bonnie Fuller, sophomore; and Marjorie Phipps, freshman. Judy was crowned Miss Victory during the pep assembly by Terry Corn, president of the O Club. The other escorts were Jerry Hays, Bob Wilson, Gerry Martoglio, and John Sadler. The queen and her court paraded during halftime at the football game, and reigned afterward at the Homecoming Dance. SADIE HAWKINS DANCE The Sadie Hawkins dance, an annual affair sponsored by the Senior Class, was held November 4 in the school gym. The highlight of the evening was the selection of the couple who best depicted LiT Abner and Daisy Mae. The winners were Linda Canelle and Kenny Bell. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, representing the entire student body under our system of government, consists of twenty members elected from all classes and directed by faculty sponsors. The Council has been very active this year in providing student entertainment. Among the projects have been the carnival, student assemblies, more noon time recreation, and the planned purchase of a new juke box. Several members have attended the district convention at Villa Grove and the state convention in Chicago. Officials of the Council for tjiis year are John Sadler, president; Bob Wilson, vice-president; Sharron Dalle, secretary; and Donna Douglass, treasurer. Mr. McNeill and Mr. Flener are co-sponsors. Mr. Koontz is ex officio sponsor. DRAMATICS CLUB Most of the Dramatics Club members had the pleasure of seeing and enjoying some outstanding plays presented in the local area. King Lear, staged by the University Players, provided an afternoon of excellent entertainment for a large group of club members. In addition, several plays presented by the Red Mask were enjoyed. Club officials for this year were Phil Gritten, president; Terry Corn, vice-president; Elsie Lewis, secretary; and Kenny Bell, treasurer. THESPIANS The Thespians, the elite in dramatics at Oakwood, initiated seven new members into the organization this year. They are Kenny Bell, John Sadler, Linda Canelle, Donna Douglas, Flora Kay Fourez, Gerry Martoglio, and Ben Leonard. An inovation this year will be the Best Entertainer Award, given to the boy and girl selected as the best actor and actress of the year. Winners of the award this year were Phil Gritten, actor,- and Stella Fairchild, actress. Thespian officers for this year were Phil Gritten, president; Glen Baker, vice-president; Elsie Lewis, secretary; Phyllis Knight, treasurer. SPEECH CONTESTANTS Oakwood gained high honors in the Sectional Speech Contest when Sue Divan placed first in verse reading, and Judy Oakwood received a second in comedy reading. At the District Contest, which preceded the sectional meet, Oakwood ranked with the larger schools for accomplishment in speech, coming in third. This truly has been a very successful season for Mrs. Sharpf and her hard-working students. They are to be congratulated. SENIOR PLAY Before a large and appreciative audience, the Senior Class presented Annie Get Your Gun, a three-act play that had zest, humor, and a fast moving plot. The play centered around the life of Annie Oakley, one of the most remarkable shots in the entertainment world even though she was a little naive in matters connected with getting a boy friend. This performance was one of the best presented at Oakwood in many years. Mrs Shirley Sharpf was the director. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Remarkable Incident at Carson Corner was presented by the Junior Class before a large audience. The play, featuring a cast of twenty-seven students, is an exciting drama about how a town was responsible for the death of a boy. The play was directed by Mrs. Shirley Sharpf. DRAMATICS Top: Jim Hawkins, Paul Vinson, Steve Gritten, Ben Leonard, Don Haas, Danny Smith, Jerry Hays, Dick Wynn, John Fitzsimmons, Roger Koontz, John Sadler. 2nd row: Donna Moorhous, Linda Canelle, Steve Cannon, Bob Andrews, Bob Bolton, Glen Baker, Gerry Martoglio, Bob Denhart, Kay Fourez, Rosemary McBride, Sharon Davis, Sharon Cromwell. 3rd row: Sharron Dalle, Mary Lou Holden, Kay Schonians, Sandra Bostwick, Vicki Jo Lewis, Phyllis Knight, Kay Maxwell, Haldon Hadden, Kay Nichols, Bonnie Van Buskirk, Bonnie Fuller, Larry Hunter. 4th row: Judy Oakwood, Judy Bell, Pat Lough, Sue Divan, Stella Fairchild, Donna Douglass, Delores Downing, Carolyn Sperry, Claudette Frye, Judy Jenkins, Judy Lough, Sandra Oakwood. 5th row: Mrs. Sharpf, Elsie Lewis, Philip Gritten, Terry Corn, Kenney Bell. THESPIANS Top: Ben Leonard, Don Haas, Jerry Hays, Terry Corn, Danny Smith, Jim Hawkins. 2nd row: John Sadler, Kenny Bell, Sharron Dalle, Kay Fourez, Gerry Martoglio. 3rd row: Linda Canelle, Sue Divan, Mrs. Sharpf, Stella Fairchild, Donna Douglass. 4th row: Elsie Lewis, Philip Gritten, Glen Baker, Phyllis Knight. SPEECH Standing: Phyllis Knight. Front row: Sue Divan, Elsie Lewis, Judy Oakwood. Back row: Mrs. Sharpf, Steve Gritten, Philip Gritten. SENIOR PLAY CAST Top row: Kenny Bell, Steve Gritten, Jim Lane, Terry Corn, Bob Denhart, Gerry Martoglio. 2nd row: Dick Wynn, Phyllis Knight, Elsie Lewis, Larry Cox. 3rd row: Judy Oakwood, Donna Douglass, Carolyn Sperry, Larry Grimes, Judy Bell, Sandra Oakwood, Mrs. Sharpf. 4th row: Lorin Kinney, Linda Canelle, Stella Fairchild, Philip Gritten, Kay Schonians, Halden Hadden. 5th row: Bonnie Van Buskirk, Delores Downing, Sue Divan, Sharon Cromwell, Judy Jenkins JUNIOR PLAY CAST Top: John Sadler, Jim Hawkins, Glen Baker, Kenney Bell, Steve Gritten, Bob Andrews, Gerry Martoglio, Bob Bolton. 2nd row: Tom Perry, Danny Smith, Terry Corn, Dick Wynn, Ben Leonard, Philip Gritten. 3rd row: Steve Cannon, Bob Denhart, Judy Bell, Sue Divan, Judy Oakwood, Sharron Dalle, Donna Douglass. 4th row: Linda Canelle, Stella Fairchild, Phyllis Knight, Elsie Lewis, Mrs. Sharpf. 5th row: Kay Fourez, Kay Maxwell, Mary Lou Holden, Pat Lough. BAND Top row: Carol Saunders, Evandra Mendenhall, Dorothy Holycross, Sharon Foley, Glen Baker, Dennis Divan, Steve Gritten, John Sadler, Phyllis Knight, Sharon Davis. 2nd row: Donna Douglass, Kay Fourez, Judy Hill, Joan Spaulding, Tom Wynn, Elaine Dodson, Pat Richardson, Judy Oakwood, Lonnie Shelton, Karen Meade. 3rd row: Darla Shelton, Perry Blew, Judy White, Elsie Lewis, Arnold Ward, Bonnie Fuller, Bonnie Van Buskirk, Beverly Kent, Shirley Vinson, Judy Grimm. 4th row: Judy Flannery, Rita Flannery, Rosemary McBride, Don Dodson, Jerry Ward, Maxine Huddelson, Pat Saunders, Sharon Cromwell, Judy Jenkins, Andy Tellier. 5th row: Don Davis, Linda Canelle, Joann Sexton, Carolyn Sperry, Floyd McDonald, Mr. Harrigan, Larry Zigler, James Bensyl, Bill Butler, Jeanie Brunson, Ella Marie Miles, Stella Fairchild, Donna Moorhous. GIRLS CHORUS Top row: Patty Lough, Joan Goble, Rosemary McBride, Sharon Boucier, Judy White, Pat Bloomfield, Joann Wynn, Rita Flannery, Sharon Cromwell. 2nd row: Mr. Harrigan, Jeanie Brunson, Kay Schonians, Erma Sprague, Carol Saunders. Judy Jenkins, Judy Flannery, Ella Marie Miles. MIXED CHORUS Top row: Madeline Cunningham, Reba Sprague, Larry Boots, Don Wynn, Ben Leonard, Melvin Melton, Joe Foley, Dennis Divan, Dorothy Holycross, Linda Hancock, Phyllis Zimmerman. 2nd row: Bonnie Van Buskirk, Sharon Davis, Delores Downing, Steve Cannon, Don Howie, Charles Van Duyn, Perry Blew, Bob Andrews, Bob Denhart, Kay Nichols, Mary Ann Abbot, Sandra Sharp. 3rd row: Imogene Greer, Margaret Edwards, Shirley Glines, Sue Divan, Bill Butler, Stanley Juvinall, Larry Wright, Kay Maxwell, Barbara Fourez, Jacquelin Goble, Vera Hawkins. 4th row: Mr. Harrigan, Mary Ruth Stringfield, Donna Moorhous, Myrna Cronks, Donna Youmans, Pat Richardson, Claudette Frye, Betty Adams, Judy Lough, Judy Hill, Sandra Oakwood. THE CHORUSES The Girls' Chorus and Mixed Chorus have been limited in their activities this year because of the shortened school day that has reduced practice time required for such group work. These organizations participated in a music festival at Georgetown High School, along with many other choral groups from this area. Mr. George Harrigan has devoted much time this year to the teaching of fundamentals in group singing - - note reading, musical terminology, and part singing. a . ■ i r C Jr'S MUSIC CONTESTANTS Twenty-two members of the Oakwood Township Band participated in the District Music Contest at Areola as soloists and ensemble groups. Two persons, Linda Canelle and Stella Fairchild, won first place in the baton duet. Linda also won first place in the baton solo. Other participants made a good showing with second place awards. The two first place winners will compete in the State Contest at Carbondale. The contestants were coached by Mr. George Harrigan, music director. BEGINNING BAND Opportunity awaits anyone who is interested in learning to play a musical instrument. Mr. Harrigan operates a “farm system for the Oakwood Township High School Band that assures him replacments for those who graduate. The Beginners' Band members are provided lessons on any band instrument without cost. After a season in this organization these people take their places in the large band. ACORN STAFF The staff and advisors of the Acorn voted to return to the photographic style of yearbook after experimenting with the lithographic type last year. Many problems arose during the year concerning the procurement of advertisements, plans for taking pictures, and the increase in the price of the book. It was decided to raise the price to the studeni to $3.50 to cover additional expenses and costs. The Acorn staff would like to thank Bobby Lough, our editor, for her tireless efforts toward making this book possible OAK NEWS The Oak News is published monthly during the school year as a combined project of the rhetoric and Typing II classes. This arrangement was especially planned to provide an opportunity for students to write news stories, plan the paper, type stencils, and learn to operate the mimeograph machine. The Oak News would like to give special mention to Editor, Mary Jo Mast, who somehow managed to collect enough copy for each edition; to Don Payne for his art work; and to Mr. Newtson for direction in transforming a handful of scribbling into a readable paper. MUSIC CONTESTANTS Top row: Tom Wynn, John Sadler, Philip Gritten, Ben Leonard, Arnold Ward, Terry Corn, Danny Smith. 2nd row: Jerry Ward, Beverly Kent, Lonnie Shelton, Elsie Lewis, Phyllis Knight, Glen Baker, Bonnie Van Buskirk. 3rd row: Bob Denhart, Judy Oakwood, Shirley Vinson, Linda Canelle, Stella Fairchild, Kay Fourez, Maxine Huddleson. 4th row: Donna Douglass, Evandra Mendenhall, Carol Saunders, Bonnie Fuller, Sharon Davis. 5th row. Andy Tellier, Judy Hill, Bill Butler, Judy Grimm, Donna Moorhous. BEGINNING BAND Top row: Gerald Barnes, Sandra Sharp, Larry Martoglio. 2nd row: Barbara Fourez, Pat Bloomfield. ANNUAL STAFF 1st row: Patty Lough, Delores Downing, Mary Jo Mast, Phyllis Winkler, Jerry Hays, Don Payne, Kay Maxwell, Kay Schonians, Bonnie Fuller, Mery Lou Holden. 2nd row: Vicki Jo Lewis, Bernice Wynn, Sandra Bostwick, Sharon Young, Janice Horton, Judy Oakwood, Donna Douglass, Judy Bell, Sue Divan, Kay Fourez. 3rd row: Mr. Boyer, Sharon Dalle, Barbara Lough, Linda Canelle, Stella Fairchild, Mr. Brasley. OAK NEWS STAFF Top row: John Fitzsimmons, Don Howie, Arnold Ward, Phyllis Winkler, Philip Gritten, Elsie Lewis, Phyllis Knight, Barbara Lough, Glen Baker, Bob Wilson, John Sadler. 2nd row: Mr. Newtson, Vicki Jo Lewis, Joe Foley, Mary Jo Mast, Pat Seyfert, Don Payne Mr. Brasley. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Top row; Sandra Sharp, Sharron Dalle, Carolyn Strange, Barbara Fourez, Pat Bloomfield, Rosemary McBride, Ruby Thomas, Mary Lou Holden, Kay Nichols, Joann Sexton, Joan Spaulding, Patty Lough, Sue Divan. 2nd row: Judy Powell, Judy Hill Judy Lough, Betty Adams, Lorena Divan, Darla Shelton, Claudette Frye, Vera Hawkins, Pat Richardson, Donna Youmans, Carol Saunders, Donna Moorhous, Mary Ruth Stringfield, Sandra Oakwood. 3rd row: Charlotte Fourez, Kay Fourez, Donna Douglass, Kay Schomans, Mrs. Dillavou. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Top row: Lyndal Arnold, Don Dodson, Don Richter, Arthur Penrod. Jerry Hays, Walter Grimes, Gerald Hall, Eugene Penrod. 2nd row: Bob Richter, Bill Butler, Ronnie Wolfe, Joe Hart, Richard Dearth, Don Payne, Dave Jeffers, Steve Cannon. 3rd row: Haldon Hadden, Don Davis, Paul Vinson, Dean McVey, Jim Hawkins, Bob Wilson, Mr. Cessna. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Top row: Janice Horton, Carol Peugh, Sharon Davis, Kay Nichols, Mary Lou Holden, Ruby Thomas, Charlotte Fourez, Evandra Mendenhall, Bonnie Van Buskirk, Kay Schonians, Bonnie Fuller, Barbara Fourez, Carol Cessna. 2nd row: Gretchen Flowers, Sandra Sharp, Linda Hancock, Patty Lough, Margaret Edwards, Ella Marie Miles, Judy Grimm, Pat Saunders, Carolyn Sperry, Donna Richardson, Imogene Greer, Sharron Dalle. 3rd row: Nancy Decker, Sandra Oakwood, Judy Lough, Carol Saunders, Sharon Cromwell, Judy Jenkins, Phyllis Zimmerman, Lorena Divan, Sharon Foley, Ann Butler, Beverly Megenhardt, Judy Oakwood, Sharon Buck, Judy Kirkpatrick, Kay Miller. 4th row: Joann Sexton, Carolyn Strange, Dorothy Holycross, Mrs. Hicks, Shirley Musson, Mary Jo Mast, Pat Seyfert. F H A The FHA carried out an ambitious program this year. Hot sandwiches were sold one day during the week to raise money for the organization. They entertained the FFA at a square dance, and initiated new members into the club at a very impressive candlelight service. Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. Fourez were elected Chapter Mothers of the Future Homemakers of America. Officers for this year were: Donna Douglas, president; Flora Kay Fourez, vice-president; Kay Schonians, treasurer; Charlotte Fourez, secretary; and Mrs. Janette Dillavou, sponsor. FFA President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter ...... Sentinel Advisor Dean McVey Jim Hawkins Paul Vinson Don Davis Haldon Hadden Bob Wilson Mr. Cessna The officers were elected and installed last May. During the summer the boys interested in showing their livestock got them ready for the fair and secured their share of the prize money at the vocational show at Danville. The projects in vocational agriculture are progressing very nicely and many of the boys are looking ahead to the summer shows. G A A The GAA, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Marjorie Hicks, has had a very active season. Among the scheduled activities has been the Varsity-Alumni basketball and volleyball tournament, which the Alums won. Plans have been made to send two girls to the GAA Leadership Camp in June. At the installation service of officers of the 1956-57 GAA organization, the following persons were inducted: Dorothy Holycross, president; Mary Lou Holden, vice-president; Charlotte Fourez, secretary; Lorena Divan, treasurer; and Carolyn Sperry and Pat Saunders, point chairmen. Officers for the current school year are: Shirley Mussen, president; Mary Jo Mast, vice-president; Carolyn Strange, secretary; Dorothy Holycross, treasurer, and Pat Seyfert and Joan Sexton, point chairmen. Librarians Top row: Sharon Young, Kay Nichols, Kay Fourez, Margaret Edwards, Patty Lough. 2nd row: Pat Creason, Carolyn Sperry, Sharron Dalle, Emily Isenhower, Donna Douglass. 3rd row: Sue Divan, Ella Marie Miles, Donna Richardson, Judy Grimm. 4th row: Lorena Divan, Ann Butler, Judy Lough, Sandra Oakwood. 5th row: Joann Sexton, Jeanie Brunson, Kay Maxwell, Judy Oakwood, Mrs. Fisher. Office Staff Top row: Sharron Cromwell, Mary Lou Holden, Joan Sexton, Sharon Foley. 2nd row: Barbara Lough, Elsie Lewis, Mrs. Dabley, Mary Jo Mast, Phyllis Knight. Industrial Arts Top row: Bill Dalbey, Dean McVey, Don Haas, Tom Wynn, Larry Cox, Stanley Jones, Ed Ponder, Danny Smith, John Fitzsimmons, Richard Dearth. 2nd row: Don Williams, Perry Blew, Kenny Hall, Don Payne, Bill Cannon, Don Creason, Don Dodson, Lyndal Arnold, Jim Hawkins. 3rd row: Mr. Boyer, Wayne Sexton, Charles Strange, Jerry Hays, Bill Wonderlin, Don Davis Twirlers Stella Fairchild, Linda Canelle. LIBRARIANS CLUB The Librarians have struggled along under extreme difficulties this year. From the rubble that was once an excellent library, Mrs. Fisher and her organization worked long hours packing, transporting, sorting, and finally assembling an adequate collection of books suitable for the general needs of the student body. For this, the Librarians' reward is the satisfaction of a job well done. They will not receive the customary pins, because many of them were not able to schedule regular work hours to merit the award. Those who are to return to Oakwood next year look forward to working in the new library - • planned to be one of the finest in the county. OFFICE ASSISTANTS Among the least heralded persons at Oakwood are the office assistants who run errands for Mrs. Dalbey, collect absentee slips, answer the phone, and assist in keeping some office records. But, without them the system would not function very smoothly. These girls deserve an expression of gratitude from the faculty and student body for a very valuable service. INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB President Jerry Hays Vice President Bill Wonderlin Secretary Wayne Sexton Treasurer Charles Strange Reporter Don Davis The above officers were elected last fall. New members were initiated into the club in February. They plan to hold a meeting for the election of officers this spring. The aim of the club this year is to promote fellowship and cooperation within the student body. TWIRLERS A band would not be a band, nor the half time ceremonies colorful without the twirlers. The Oakwood Band has an attractive corps of baton artists who thrill the crowds with their high stepping and baton handling. These girls put many hours of hard work into a polished performance. We are indeed proud of these people. GRIDIRON ACTIVITIES Oakwood 33 ABl 13 The Comets started the season with a sparkle of victory in their eyes by downing ABL. It was Oakwood all the way, with a great offensive game. They took the lead early and added to it as the game progressed. Comets 0 Hoopeston 12 The tables were turned in the game with Hoopeston. Although Oakwood held Hoopeston to two touchdowns, their invasion into enemy territory was stopped on the one yard line. Comets 27 Buffaloes 12 Georgetown suffered defeat against an Oakwood team that could not be stopped Again the Comets took an early lead and refused to relinquish it. This was one to remember since it was Oakwood's first victory over the Buffaloes in the history of the school. Oakwood 0 Westville 12 The Comets need a dry track. They were defeated by the Tiqers of Westville in a downpour of rain. Westville scored twice on ground attacks. Oakwood almost waded across in the closing minutes but the rain got in their eyes. Oakwood 31 Catlin 6 Once more on a dry field the Comets beat Catlin. The Wolverines were not able to hold back the Comets. Oakwood's ground attack worked beautifully. They scored their touchdowns without too much trouble and took the victory easily. Comets 13 Watseka 12 Oakwood, still going strong, tripped up Watseka to make Homecoming a complete success. Although Watseka tallied first, the eager Comets tied the score six all before the end of the first quarter. Oakwood scored again in the fourth quarter from the two yard line. Watseka gained possession of the ball and scored on a pass play. The extra point missed - - - Happy Homecoming Comets. Oakwood 34 Unity 14 Another very wet field, but the Comets are rolling and rolled over Unitv by scoring In every quarter except the fourth. The rain and the Comets continuous driving power dampened the Homecoming spirits at Unity. Comets 39 Bulldogs 7 In what started to be a fairly close game, the Oakwood Comets drubbed the Ridge-farm Bulldogs 39 to 7. Showing the power which was in evidence during previous games the Comets scored in every quarter. Oakwood 38 Gibson City 7 Gibson City was unable to stop an inspired Oakwood team. A successful season was in sight and the Comets were not to be denied the privilege of enjoying it. They took the lead early in the game and never relinquished it. The enemy succeeded in scoring a touchdown in the last quarter. Varsity Football Top: Mr. Durland, Dick Williams, Wayne Sexton, Stanley Jones, lyndal Arnold, Perry Blew. 2nd row: Don Davis, Larry Cox, Dick Estock, Bob Bolton, Dave Miller, Don Creason, Frank Estock. 3rd row: Tom Perry, Bob Wilson, John Sadler, Terry Corn, Gerry Martoglio, Larry McCord, Bill Wonderlin. ‘O' Club Top: Tom Perry, Dick Estock, Lyndal Arnold, Wayne Sexton, Richard Hardesty, Stanley Jones, Larry Cox, John Fitzsimmons, John Sadler. 2nd row: Bob Richter, Perry Blew, Gerry Martoglio, Dave Miller, Dick Williams, Larry McCord, Bill Wonderlin, Bob Bolton, Frank Estock. 3rd row: Mr. Radloff, Bob Wilson, Terry Corn, Philip Gritten, Mr. Durland. Resorvt Football Top row: Mr. Radloff, Rodney Wonderlin, Steve Cannon, Jerry Miller, Ronnie Wolfe, Larry Grimes, Clifford Peak. 2nd row: Walter Grimes, Eugene Penrod, Clifford Wynn, Dave Perry, Gerald Barnes, Don Alberts. 3rd row: Roger Koontz, Kenneth Fairchild, Charles Van Duyn, Gerald Hall, Larry Saults, Bob Denhart. • • SCHOOL CALENDAR Aug. 29. Registration - Hi Greenie! 30. 31. Sept. 2. 5. Labor Day 6. 7. 8. Institute at Danville - 9. Cheer leader election - Congratulation Kid 12. 13. All school Carnival - Hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, cracker - jacks 14. 15. 16. Football - ABL - Here 19. 20. Freshman-Sophomore Football -Rantoul - Here 21. 23. Football - Hoopeston - There 22. 26. Freshman - Sophomore Football Westville - There 27. 1-5-9 grade physical exam Ouch! 28. 29. 30. Arm readings - back again Football - Georgetown - There Oct. 3. County Trustee's Meeting 4. 5. 6. Football - Westville - There 7. 10. 11. 12. 13. Faculty Meeting - They are at it again 14. Institute - Urbana Football - Catlin - Here 15. Freshman - Sophomore Football Danville - There END OF FIRST SIX WEEKS Oct. 17. 18. Freshman - Sophomore Football Hoopeston - Here 19. 20. Football - Watseka - Here Homecoming - Memories are made of this. Grades out to students - I'm on it again. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Football - Unity - There Faculty Meeting - I've had it 31. Nov. 1. 2. 3. 4. Football - Ridgefarm - Here 7. 8. Faculty Meeting - I'll bet I am next 9. Second Immunization Health Examination 1-5-9 grades 10. Football - Gibson City - There Faculty Meeting - Wonder what they are talking about? 11. Veterans Day - No School - Hooray for our side now? 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Junior Play - ''Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners - Who did if 21. 22. Faculty Meeting - I didn't do nothin 23. END OF SECOND SIX WEEKS 24. Thanksgiving Day - Gobble, Gobble 25. No School 28. 29. 30. FOOTBALL NOTES John Sadler - 5' - 9 , 210 lbs., senior, guard. John fulfilled last years expectations. He was chosen on the All Area Team in the Courier and honorary Co-captain for the season by his team mates. Terry Corn - 5' - 11 , 145 lbs., senior, end. This was Terry's second year of varsity football. Not without considerable effort on his part can he be assured it was a job well done. Bob Wilson - 5' - 8 , 165 lbs., senior, fullback. Bob made the All Area Team, picked by the Gazette. He was elected Honorary Co-captain and won the trophy for the most tackles of the season. He was also voted, Most Valuable Player by his team mates. Stan Jones - 6' - 1 , 220 lbs., senior. Though he did not earn a letter last year, he was in there trying. His ability to keep fighting earned him a tackle position on the varsity squad this year. Lyndal Arnold - 5' - 11 , 160 lbs., senior. Lyndal took over a guard position without any trouble. He was voted Most Improved Player by his team mates. Larry Cox - 6' 1 , 220 lbs., junior. Larry moved from tackle to center. He made a letter his sophomore year, made a repeat performance this year. We hope to see him back in that line next fall. Dave Miller - 5' - 7 , 145 lbs., junior. Dave started from scratch, this being his first year of football. He did a very good job at the halfback position. Bob Bolton - 5' - 8 , 165 lbs., sophomore. Breaking into the varsity lineup his sophomore year, Bob proved his ability at the quarterback position. He had five touchdowns to his credit this season. Bill Wonderlin - 5' - 9 , 140 lbs., junior. Bill, though not carrying much weight, carried a lot of information from the bench to the playing field. He made his letter at the end position. Dick Estock - 5' - 11 , 160 lbs., junior, end. A letterman from last season, Dick was handi-caped by injuries. He was an excellent blocker and was in there fighting all the way. Wayne Sexton - 6' - 2 , 170 lbs., junior. Wayne played his first season of varsity ball. His improvement at the tackle position as an underclassman cannot be overlooked. Gerry Martoglio - 5' - 7 , 160 lbs., junior. This was Gerry's second year at the halfback position. He was outstanding at tossing passes, and carried the ball for a total of six touchdowns. Larry McCord - 5' - 9 , 155 lbs., junior. Larry needs 55 lbs. to help him fill out the suit of his predecessor.That doesn't mean he cannot fill the position at guard in the line next year. George Perry - 5' - 10 , junior. A good offensive as well as defensive halfback. The seventeen touchdowns speak for themselves. Tom was chosen for the All County Team by Danville Commercial News. Dick Williams - 5' - 9 , 160 lbs., junior. Dick was battling for a guard position which was filled by a very capable senior.. He will be in there taking over at guard next season. Frank Estock - 5' - 6 , 140 lbs., sophomore. Size is an important factor on the football field, but not always necessary as Frank proved by earning his varsity letter at the quarterback position this season. O.T.H.S. BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD Varsity November 29 December 2 December 6 December 9 December 16 December 20 January 3 January 6 January 10 January 13 January 16-21 January 27 January 31 February 3 February 7 February 10 February 14 February 17 February 24 March 1 Oakwood 55 45 51 61 54 ' ' 59 62 67 59 62 County Tourney Oakwood 46 62 53 ' ' 53 ' ' 49 ' ' 55 74 ' ' 54 Regional Tourney Oakwood 56 Brocton-Redman 71 Westville 73 Jamaica 56 Rossville 55 Georgetown 56 Catlin 62 Armstrong 77 Rankin 75 Ridgefarm 75 Rossville 54 Hoopeston 66 Armstrong 77 Unity 88 Potomac 87 Westville 66 Gibson City 72 Brocton-Redman 65 Georgetown 84 Danville 80 Reserves Oakwood 73 1 39 t l 55 t i 48 58 50 58 50 63 45 40 47 40 43 43 56 Oakwood 61 Freshman ' ' 39 53 Brocton-Redman Westville Jamaica Georgetown Catlin Armstrong Rankin Ridgefarm Rossville Hoopeston Armstrong Unity Potomac Westville Gibson City Brocton-Redman Sophomore Tournament St. Joseph Hoopeston Westville 59 36 46 47 50 49 71 49 40 44 34 60 61 40 45 58 46 37 60 Varsity Basketball Bob Denhart, Frank Estock, Gerry Martoglio, Bill Cannon, Dick Estosk, Terry Corn, Mr. Radloff, Jerry Hays, Ben Leonard, Tom Perry, Bob Bolton, Bob Wilson. Cheerleaders Kay Schonians, Sharron Dalle, Sue Divan, Judy Bell. Reserve Basketball Top row: Larry Grimes, Jerry Miller, Roger Koontz, Gerald Hall, Walter Grimes, Eugene Penrod, Clifford Wynn, Mr. Durland. 2nd row: Arthur Penrod, Don Alberts, Jack Richardson, Rodney Wonderlin, Larry Saults, Dave Perry, Gerald Barnes, Tom Stevens. SCHOOL CALENDAR Dec. 1. 2. Basketball - Westville - Here Grades issued 5. 6. Basketball . Jamaica - There 7. 8. 9. Basketball - Rossville - There 12. Fredric Sjobian - Pianist Assembly “Are you related to you know who 13. Faculty Meeting 14. 15. 16. Basketball • Georgetown - There 19. 20. Basketball • Catlin - Here 21. 22. 23. CHRISTMAS VACATION Jan. 2. County School Trustee Meeting 3. Basketball • Armstrong - There 4. 5. 6. Basketball - Rankin - Here 9. 10. Basketball - Ridgefarm - Here Faculty Meeting 11. 12. Third Health Immunization (more shots) 1-5-9 grades 13. Basketball - Rossville - Here END OF THIRD SIX WEEKS SEMESTER 16. 17. Third Six weeks Semester Exams -Teen age prayer. 18. Semester Exams 19. 20. 23. County Tournaments 24. Faculty Meeting 25. 26. 27. Basketball - Hoopeston - There 28. 30. 31. Basketball - Armstrong - Here Feb. 1. 2. 3. Basketball - Tolono - There 4. 6. 7. Basketball - Potomac - There 8. 9. 10. Basketball - Westville -There 13. 14. Basketball - Gibson City - Here Faculty Meeting 15. 16. 17. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Basketball - Georgetown - Here 25. Speech Contest END OF FOURTH SIX WEEKS 27. 28. Faculty Meeting 29. End of 4th Six Weeks Mar. 1. Regional Tournaments 2. 5. 6. 7. Sectional Tournaments 8. 9. 10. Speech Contest (Sectional) - uh! uh| 12. 13. State Tournaments Faculty Meeting 14. 15. 16. Basketball - Finals - State 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. District Solo-Ensemble Music Contest - toot! toot! 26. 27. Faculty Meeting 28. 29. Institute at Danville - Another day of rest. 30. Good Friday - Vacation ahead. BASKETBALL LETTERMEN Bob Bolton - - - - - The only sophomore letterman holdover from last year. Bob scored 1 1 6 points and leads the team in number of games played this season. Terry Corn - - - - - A senior with lack of experience in varsity play, had a rough season at center position. His height was a much needed factor. Bob Denhart - - - - A promising sophomore he worked his way into the varsity squad with his ability to hit the hoop and his continuous drive. Dick Estock - - - - - A rugged rebounder and defensive player his junior year. Though not a high percentage shooter, Dick was high point man in total points for the season. Frank Estock - - - - A sophomore and lacking in height, Frank turned in good performance for the season. What he lacked in height he made up for in ball handling ability. He was high point man for a single game. Benny Leonard - - A junor, Benny made a slow start this season, but finished with promises for a better season next school year. His rebounding ability earned him his position on the squad. Gerry Martoglio- A junior with ball handling ability which proved to be quite an asset to the Oakwood Comets during this season. His lack of height was George Perry - - counterbalanced by his aggressiveness. - Though taking the greatest number of shots, George was second in average points per game for the Comets. He played a fine defensive as well as offensive game and was credited with playing the most quarters this season. Bob Wilson — - Bob had a tough time his senior year due to injuries. He lead the Comets in free throw percentage and turned in fine performance for his last year in high school. Bill Cannon - - - --A rugged junior with a good eye for the basket, filled in a forward spot when needed. A good defensive player, he is looking forward to a better season next school year. Jerry Hays - - - - - After seeing a lot of action on the reserve team last year, Jerry advanced to the varsity squad this season. This was his final performance in High School basketball since he is a senior. SCHOOL CALENDAR Apr. 1. Easter Sunday - Here comes Peter 28. Cotton Tail. 30. 2. Easter Monday Vacation • Were we Good? Are We Ever. May 1. 3. 4. 5. 6 END OF FIFTH SIX WEEKS 7. District Music Organization Contest Musician in the making. 9. 10. Faculty Meeting - Pass the aspirins. 11. 12. 13. State Finals Speech Contest - Tuff luck kids. 16. End of 5th Six Weeks. 17. 18. 19. 20. Senior Play - Annie Get Your Gun - Where is it. 23. 24. Faculty Meeting 25. 26. 27. State Student Council - Chicago -Breakfast Club here we come Fun Night - 2. 3. 4. State Music Finals - Good luck Twirlers. 5. 7. 8. Faculty Meeting 9. 10. 11. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Junior-Senior Banquet Prom 21. 22. Faculty Meeting 23. Class Day 24. 25. End of 6th Six Weeks 27 Baccalaureate 28. Examination - 29. Examination Commencement Thought it would never come! 30. Memorial Day 31. End of School THIS ANNUAL A. E. 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