Oakwood High School - Acorn Yearbook (Fithian, IL)

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CLYDE HENDRICKS ORVILLE GUTTERRIDGE HAROLD ROHRER KENNETH DIVAN President GEORGE WYNN GERALD MEADE FRANK HAYS BOARD OF EDUCATION Mrs. Dalbey, secretary, takes notes as the Board discusses school policy. Teacher turnover was the biggest problem the Oak wood Twp. H.S. Board faced in 1965-1966. The Board had met teacher requests for an increase in the basic salary and did not anticipate much of a desire for change. Many of the teachers who did leave were people who had become an essential part of the school system. Some were in key positions. Securing replacements for these fine teachers required a major effort. The Board met many evenings and afternoons to interview and discuss applicants who would be suitable replacements. They were fortunate to find many excellent replacements. Board members, and public officials alike are much taken for granted. Their work, if wrong, is loudly criticized-but if good, is accepted in silence. Since Board members are unpaid, such treatment seems particularly unkind. Most are compensated by their feeling that their task is a worthwhile one. But still, words of appreciation help. Hence, this tribute. 10

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT You don’t graduate from school into the world! Neither will you cease to learn when a diploma is placed in your hand. School is truly a part of life and should be so treated. School gives one another chance to try it over if he doesn’t succeed, help in correcting errors, and more encouragement to be successful. Take advantage of it. The post school world is sterner and less forgiving. WAYNE E. KOONTZ The entrance of a teenager into high school is evidence of growing. High school is the last school that he may attend. Because it is the school that bridges the gap between childhood and adult responsibilities, its students must practice self-direction and discipline to an increasing extent. At graduation students should, in so far as possible, be capable of self-direction. At the same time the high school is training in self-direction, it must increase the knowledge and skills that the student has acquired and add some new ones. To accomplish these purposes high school teachers and students must be willing to labor hard and earnestly. Some students enter high school from grade schools where teacher supervision is close and rather dictatorial; other Freshmen are from schools that have already begun inculcating self-discipline. Students who have been accustomed to rigid supervision take longer to adjust themselves. Their first taste of self-direction is limited and supervised, but, even so, the irresponsible will use their opportunity to loaf and misuse their time. Mr. Koontz takes a few moments to make a memo to keep his busy schedule straight throughout the day. Mr. Koontz takes time to disciss with the James Scholar candidates the requirements for the honors program at the University of Illinois. 9

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Mr. Walters aids Matilda Scott with her clarinet music. RIGHT: Mr. Walters leads a small vocal ensemble. STANDING, Right to Left: Candy VanDuyn, Terry Shepherd, Sue Schramm, Bonnie DeRay, Patricia Landers. SEATED: Sandy Manuel. GUIDANCE PROGRAM AND MR. WALTERS Southern Illinois University; B. A. Band and Chorus MUSIC DEPARTMENT ARE BUSIER THAN EVER THIS YEAR The O. T.H.S. band have been faithfully playing at all home games, football and basketball. At the same time they have been sporting a candy concession. They have also been busy preparing for the band contest and the county festival. BELOW: Mr. Boguski is planning dates for future activities with Kay Ray. The counseling program stresses the value of achieving recognition in high school for the possession of qualities that will be desirable after graduation. Our program hopes to provide information and counseling about vocational areas and opportunities and about extending formal education, including scholarships, loans, and other student benefits available. The guidance program includes various testing throughout the four years a student is in school. Individual conferences are held with students concerning any educational, vocational, personal or social problems they may have. In summary, the guidance program hopes to meet the needs of each and every student so that each student may reach his optimum development in order to eventually take his place in our society as a young adult. BELOW: Mr. Boguski is discussing college entrance requirements with Patti Burnett and Sue Schramm. MR. BOGUSKI St. Joseph College and the University of Illinois; B.S. in P.E. and Masters in guidance Guidance Counselor