Oberlin High School - O High Yearbook (Oberlin, OH)

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to assist in several of our school activities THE P. T. A. ORGANIZATION The Parent-Teacher Association has a series of meetings with programs designed to acquaint the parents with the school personnel and program and to discuss problems of mutual concern to both groups. They also make a very valuable contri- bution in awarding a scholarship to a senior who is planning to prepare for the teaching profession. THE BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club consists of a group of Ober- lin citizens who have been very helpful in assist- ing the athletic program of our school. They have provided transportation so that a cheering section could go to many of the games away from home. The printed programs for our football and basket- ball games are furnished through their generosity. They arrange a parents' night program to be given between the halves of one of the football games. At the close of the season for each sport, they pro- vide a banquet at which letters and awards are presented, and where a prominent figure in the sports world is sometimes the speaker and guest of honor. Oberlin High sincerely appreciates their fine cooperation and generosity. Mr. J. H. Van Ausdale was this year's president. BAND-ORCHESTRA PARENTS Probably few people realize what a lot of work is being done by the group of parents who are helping to enrich the possibilities for our band and orchestra program. Below is an impressive list of their accomplishments: l. Bought needed equipment and instruments for the instrumental music department. 2. Presented band and orchestra members with membership pins. 3. Aided in presenting concerts and festivals. 4. Helped generally in boosting morale and in supporting the band and orchestra. 5. Treated our band and some visiting bands to refreshments during football season. 6. Are now running a campaign to raise 34,000 for new uniforms for the band. 7. Provided three all-school-and-family roller- skating parties during the year. 8. Sponsored periodic Record Hops featuring well-known disc jockeys and visiting radio artists. 9. Sponsored annual Rhythm Roundup fea- turing round and square dancing and a variety show. 10. Gave parties during the year for band and orchestra members. ll. Climaxed the year with a banquet in May for the members of the band and orchestra. l17l

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Many adults give generously of their time and interest Mr. Raymond Johnston Miss Kay Hanmer Mr. Charles E. Wigton SUPERINTENDENT The duties of a school superintendent are very heavy in these days of the rapidly increasing school population, the shortage of qualified teach- ers, the need for new buildings, and the difficulty of financing this expanding program. Mr. Charles E. Wigton, our superintendent, is shown in his office at 35 West College Street with Mr. Ray- mond johnston, clerk of the school board, and Miss Kay Hanmer, secretary. THE SCHOOL BOARD Expressions of appreciation and praise should be directed toward our school board far more often and more generously than is usually done. These busy people spend many, many hours in service to the schools. The purchase of school sites, the selection of building plans, and the de- termination of school financial and educational policies are weighty problems on which wise de- cisions cannot be made without hours of investi- gation and discussion. This responsibility is ac- cepted and this tremendous service is given with- out remuneration. Each one of them has a busy program of his U61 own from which time must be taken to perform this community service. Mr. john Kurtz, the new president of the board, is a teacher in Oberlin Col- lege. Mr. Richard Gleason, the former president, works with the Thew Shovel Company in Lorain. Mr. Clare Van Ausdale has a service station and operates a farm property. Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Fridenstine are busy in their own homes as well as in many community affairs. We hereby express our very sincere thanks for what they are doing for Oberlin and its schools.

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isj rg , 'Ns-S 'N Dances and programs brighten our lifves JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM ln the beautiful decorations of Oriental Gardens, couples danced away the evening of the Junior-Senior Prom. 1The climax of the evening came with the crowning of the queen, Bev Berg, by the junior Class President, Wztlter Edling.J CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Peace Through the Ages, this year's Christmas Pageant, was very lovely and meaningful both in the beauty of its staging and in the ef- fective presentation of the Christmas music. SOCK DANCE The Ci.A.A.'s Gobble-Hop Sock Dance held many surprises in the form of live ducks and a turl-:ey as prizes for the most originally-dec orated socks. er