Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

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Maintenance Men Tinnie” Herschel McPherson Fred Fred Montgomery Joe Joseph McVey Layton Layton Liggett John John Duden

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Senior Class History In the and scared. fall of 1953, sixty-nine new faces entered the halls of OTHS, all just a little lonely They were the Class of 1957. We soon got into the scheme of tilings, however, being initiated, and providing many laughs for the upper-classmen. There was the initiation party, and our return party for the sophomores. We elected as our candidate for “Miss Victory Sue Divan. And so, our first year was gone, and our sophomore year was upon us. This, our second year, brought us honors. As our candidates for Carnival King and Queen, we elected Tom Perry and Nancy Goodwin. The class we very proud when they were both crowned King and Queen. Our candiate for “Miss Victory” was Jeanie Brunson. We very obligingly initiated the freshmen and attended their return party. And before we knew it, another year had passed. Our Junior year brought responsibilities. The class was proud to present the Junior play to a very large audience. It was an unusual presentation, The Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners. The play, our successful magazine sale, and our concessions throughout the year provided funds for the Junior-Senior Prom which was held at the Harrison Pard Clubhouse in Danville. Our candidate for “Miss Victory was Judy Bell, and the class was proud to see her win the title. Finally, with these active years behind us, we obtained the name of “Seniors,” for some, a time of celebration, for a few, a day of regret. All four years we have been well-represented in sports. Our lettermen include Tom Perry, Don Williams, Gerry Martoglio, Ben Leonard, Bill Wonderlin, Larry Cox, Wayne Sexton, Larry McCord. Ed Tellier, Don Davis, Dick Estock, Dick Hardesty, Frank Griffin, Dave Miller, Perry Dean Blew, and Arthur Penrod. Cheerleading letters were presented to four Senior girls, Donna Douglass, Judy Bell, Sharron Dalle, and Sue Divan. We were again proud to see our candidate, Donna Douglass, Crowned Miss Victory” of 1957. Now all the class members are looking forward to the Senior trip, which will culminate our activities here at Oakwood. Then, of course, comes that evening in spring. Graduation, when the members of the Class of 1957 will say good-bye to classmates, and to OTHS.