Oakwood School - Quercus Yearbook (Poughkeepsie, NY)

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BOYS' COUNCIL: Seated, left to right-Gordon Harris, Michael Twining, Arthur Biscoe, Adviser, Russell Griswold, Chairman, Edward Haight. Second row-Robert Young, Robert Smead, Fraser Millar, Christopher Iles, Walter Dent, Karl Wiemer, John P. MacDonald, Frank Rizzolo, Chairman, Paul Barrett. Boys' Council HOUGH our year had its rough spots, the dorm situation straightened out, it was ul- timately a year that we, the people who helped to make it possible, will never forget, lt was a valuable experience in the field of administra- tion and reconciliation between faculty and students. The Dean of Boys, Art Biscoe, advised the Council on all decisions, and his suggestions proved beneficial. All in all, it was a profitable year in which the Council did much for the boys. The year was highlighted by the Christmas party, at which a movie was shown. The regular selling of food on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights proved profitable. We also obtained a milk ma- chine to provide a healthy beverage. All night lights were occasionally enioyed by all the boys and helped to relax the tension. Responsibility was accepted by the Council, thus fruitful toiling climaxed a well-spent year. GIRLS' COUNCIL: First row, left to right-Delia Wheel- wright, Gwendolyn Mackel, Carolyn Hogg, Nancy Wickner, Eileen Grace, Janice Holmes, Sarah Newcomb, Patricia Ives, Kate Summey. Second row-Patricia Walker, Chairman: Joyce Biscoe, Adviser, Karen Jackson, Chairman. Girls' Council U OW much do three doughnuts, four ec- lairs, seven apples, five tangerines, and six cartons of milk cost? ln addition to acting as responsible representatives, the members of Girls' Council must also be mathematical gen- iuses on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights when the Council sells food. The Council has furnished the sink plugs at Craig Cottage and soap dispensers in the New Dorm. Perhaps the most noteworthy achieve- ment was the installation of a milk machine in the basement of the New Dorm. The traditional girls' Christmas Party followed the Pageant dress rehearsal. The breaking of the Mexican piiata, caroling, and gifts for all en- riched the Christmas season. Every Monday night the chosen few met to discuss problems relating to the dorms and other phases of Oakwood life. Under the indis- pensable guidance of Joyce Biscoe, we have accomplished many obiectives and have passed on to other students our sense of responsibility for Oakwood's government.

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CALENDAR COMMITTEE: First row, left to right-Carol Williams, Deborah Bacon, Constance Porter, Frances Burton, Eileen Grace. Second row-Robert Moore, Julie Fogelson, Karen Jackson, Ann Doskow, Mary Lynn, Chairman, Sandra Sheldon, Selma Sheldon, Ruth Craig, Adviser, Glen Bibler, Chairman. Social Committee HE Social Committee, with Mr. Butterfield as faculty adviser, consists of two representa- tives from each class. Our main functions? Ar- ranging dances, planning Friday evening activi- ties, sharing social duty with Student Council, and establishing rules and standards for social life at Oakwood. Under the chairmanship of Paul Barrett the first semester, and C, G. Spross the second semester, we have tried to fulfill these duties. Before each of the dances, a problem looms up-how to transform the gym. Should we shorten it from one end, or should we lower the ceiling? What will be the theme of the dance? Perhaps we should have tables on the side so that those who prefer may either talk or play cards. Shall we use streamers or wall decora- tions, or both? Endless thought and effort go into the planning of the Hallowe'en Masquerade, the Christmas party, and the Spring Dance. A band, refreshments, and faculty-student entertainment highlighted the most important dance of the year, the Snow Ball. Calendar Committee HAT'S the program this Saturday night? What is Grouchy Remarks ? When is Pete Seeger coming this year? Will the Spring Dance be semi-formal? Check our new poster- calendar in lower hall, or ask a member of the Calendar Committee! Headed by the student chairmen, Mary Lynn and Glen Bibler, the members of the Calendar Committee schedule all Saturday evening pro- grams, invite the Sunday vesper speakers, and plan Sunday afternoon recreation. Many of the programs this year were possible because of suggestions which were volunteered by non- committee members. We appreciated this evi- dent interest and hope that it will continue next year. The variety of good assemblies has been planned by the Assembly Committee, which is made up of five non-Calendar Committee mem- bers and headed by the resourceful Sandy Sheldon. Miss Craig's long experience in working with the Calendar Committee has again made her an invaluable adviser. SOCIAL COMMITTEE: First row, left to right-Susan Crutch- ley, Holly Clarke, Jonathan Flaccus. Second row-William Butterfield, Adviser, Ann Willis, Paul Barrett, Chairman, Christopher Iles, Sarah Lou Arnold, Alan Hewitt, Susan Stein, Charles Spross, Chairman.

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