Oakwood School - Quercus Yearbook (Poughkeepsie, NY)

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Typing Club HE Typing Club is composed of nine diligent students who meet every Tuesday evening to perfect the valuable skill of typing. This is accom- plished through a series of exercises which the stu- dents perform under the skilled experience of Eu- genia Newlin. Climaxing these lessons is a graded series of drills, which determine the degree of pro- ficiency attained. This club provides an opportunity for each mem- ber to derive personal satisfaction from the accom- plishment of something that he will use for many years to come. 25 Literary Magazine N its third year, the Oakwood Literary Magazine is rapidly becoming an established tradition. Ever since the publication of the '33 lI w'kilwp. Oak- wood's tirst literary venture, come spring, all of the schools creatively-inclined begin scurrying around on a sort of literary toot. As wheels begin to turn, typewriters to click, there is a general surge of creativity. Inspiration runs the gamut, and slowly though steadily, a literary magazine emerges. This year the Lilenzry Magazine has upheld the tine tradition of its predecessors, and has offered many indications of exceptional literary ability among contemporary Oakwoodites. The 'SS Lil. Magazizze contains a variety of literary forms, and it is gratify- ing to see that contributions from members of all four classes have been included. Dramatics Club HE club activities program is designed to pro- vide an outlet for the individual, The Dramatics Club has fulfilled this purpose. We met every week to discuss future theatrical conquests. During workshop periods, we impro- vised and studied dramatic techniques. Mr. Clark. Cam Wfalwyn, and Cathy West have given us the leadership necessary to conduct a well- organized club. Working mainly with each other, we have not pro- duced for public tonsumptiong however, the reading of The Sire de Maltroit's Door was the highpoint of our work. x

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Xe' Choir HE Oakwood Choir. under the capable direction ol' Bert Mason, and accompanied by Nichola Bailey, has succeeded in perfecting a repertoire. rang- ing from French and German Renaissance selections to early American folk songs and Negro spirituals. The Choir has appeared at school concerts, Meet- ings for Vlforship, evening vespers, and an occa- sional morning assembly. This year. as always. has proved to be successful-'valuable not only to the choir, but also to each audience. Music Appreciation Club N any Sunday afternoon between three and four, sundry melodious strains may issue from the assembly room. The Music Appreciation Club has given programs calculated to appeal to catholic tastes, The classics range from Bach to Beethoven and have been well aired: there have been scheduled programs of Dixieland. and modern jazz. ballet and opera, musical comedy and tolls songs. Often. in the spring. the club met out ol doors, adding much charm to its music. Piano Ensemble HE Ensemble for three pianos, directed by Isabella Forsythe Taylor is another popular mu- sical group, It has entertained, on many occasions: the Christmas and Easter services, and the Spring Concert, The Ensemble consists ot Barbara Beasley. thc- King twins, Cam Xwalwyn, Gwen Mackel, Mich- iko Takeda, Amelia Cobb, and Nicholas Bailey, The flute trio: Meg Davis, Beth Lane, and Susan XY'right. has entertained. as has the string trio: Witlter Dent, Elizabeth Engel, and Margot Soley, playing viOlins and cello, respectively. Oakwood appreciates these instrumental groups. 7

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Lelfl in rigbl. .teuled-joseplu Cohen, Business Editor: Norma Busch, Nichola Bailey, Adviser, john Ross. Editor: Helen Birnbaum. Managing Editorg Gail jones. Richard Wfood, Sports Editor. Sc'L'UlIl4l mu'-Catherine West. janet Forman. Bette Davis, Carolyn Hogg, Craig Brohel. Pauline Ho. Cynthia Miller, Ellen Stein. Susan Crutchley. Nui ilwzcvf--l'larb.tra Boss. Art Editor, Clon- stance Porter. Social lfditor. Black on Whitt- NOTHER Black nu l! l1i!e extra, Among the unique features which distinguished this year's school newspaper was its mode of publicity. One could be certain that at precisely the same moment that the Black on White went to press, slick sheets of dittoed matter would begin to appear, heralding the latest edition. And . . . the latest edition was usually quite worthy of its lavish build-up. In addition to its interest-holding content, the Black on llvbile has been able to come out in printed form rather than mimeographed sheets as in past years. Also, the paper was granted permission to secure advertise- ments, this move made it possible for the staff to enlarge Black on l! l1ile to six sheets. Through- out the year, Black on llvbife has attempted to print items which spotlight the interests of the entire Oakwood community. At high tides and low, all achievements should be attributed to the unflagging eH0rts of the entire newspaper staff. Le Cerclc Francais CC OUS iIlH'Ull.t rule ftjllllfllll du Cerrlu linin- rfzit rel rlj7i'Cl.l-lflfdfily . . . this is the mes- sage that sends us OH to the Hendersons' living room certain afternoons after school. The tea, coffee, and cakes are anticipated as eagerly as Mary Rhodes' games: Qui .ifrii-je? Qanimal, vegetable, mineral, or just about anything elsej. From Au Clair de la Lune, to the Marseillaisef' we exercise our vocal chords, as well as listen to those of the most famous French A'Z7r111fU!H'.t, And the meeting is often tempered with hilarity: i.e., twenty-seven people trying to play bingo in French. However, the showing of slides in order to understand lirench culture has become another of our various and favorite diversions. lt will be hard to forget our meeting with Mademoiselle Lasserre, and the lfejle dw Rail . . . with each of us hoping to lind fe lmriml in the cake, lfrom French l, to lfrench IV, to anyone with the slightest interest in fu filllgllcf fl'cl11Q'u'f.lt'. Mlle. Rhodes has developed .1 club as informative and interesting, as it is amusing. Let! In ffglfl. fuyil mu'-juditli Brooks. Pauline Ho, Deborah Bacon, Craig lirobel. Svfflild mu'---Cynthia Bensen, Virginia Lfllman, Bette Davis. Mary Rhodes. Advisor, Gail jones. lilizabetb Taber, lirances Burton. iliflird wir- Robine Andrau. Rebecca Stout. Karen jacka son, jeanettc- Phelps. Karl XX'c-imcr. liarbara Beasley. Amelia Cobb. Margot Solex, lfllen l.c'vvittes.