Oil City High School - Oil Can Yearbook (Oil City, PA)

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 Top: Karen Keller watches Wendy Gaylor read another note from her secret admirer. Middle left: Dave Garcia gets the first piece of pizza during the English class party before Christmas vacation. Middle right: Barb Goreczny shakes Willy the Worm during a pep assembly. Bottom left: Dixie, Heather, and Rhonda make a poster to help generate school spirit. Bottom right: Mr. Petulla gives Bill Dawson a ride on the convincer. 17

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School life There are more facets to school life than one realizes. It includes not only homework and class study, but also sports, extracurricular activities, pep rallies, and spending time with friends or just being alone. Every aspect of school life has a lasting effect, and at this point, much of a student's life revolves around the school environment. 16 Top right: One of OCHs' favorite couples is Ron and Missy. Middle left: Laurie, Traci, and Matt check up on the latest German info. Middle right: Betty stops by chef class to visit with Michelle and Amy. Bottom left: Paul Pearson can't get a word in edgewise. Bottom right: Brian Moore concentrates on his homework in study hall.

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Homecoming festivities becoming a tradition The Homecoming festivities again included the week of activities leading up to the game and semi-formal dance. This year dress- up days were limited to three. Monday of that week was designated as camouflage day. Everyone got out their khakis and army fatigues. Wednesday was clash day. This day everyone mismatched colors, checks, and plaids. Some of the outfits were quite “loud . Friday, as always, was blue and white day! The best two representatives, 1 girl and 1 boy, of blue and white from each class were in the Homecoming Parade. Preceding the parade, a brunch sponsored by the Retail Merchants Association was served at the Oil Baron Restaurant. Along with teachers and administrators, student leaders of Student Council and Junior and Senior classes, cleerleading co-captains, drum majors, exchange students, and varsity football co-captains attended the brunch. Afterwards, these people were joined by the Oil City and Franklin marching bands to proceed through town giving the first look at the Homecoming court. The grand marshall was Dr. Matchulet. Before the game against Franklin, the court was escorted onto the field by the J.V. football players, and introduced. Stephanie Scierka then sang the National Anthem. During halftime, Jane Hajduk was crowned Homecoming queen, and pictures were taken. When the team returned to the field balloons bought by spectators and 50 balloons donated to the band were released. Saturday evening. Homecoming Week was concluded with a decorated, semi-formal dance from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The week was very successful. Top: HOMECOMING COURT: Stephanie Scierka, Mike Renninger, April Bills, Bill Adams, Jane Hajduk, George Gregory, Amy Way, Warren Dale, Chris Carter, and John Cubbon. Middle left: Oiler mascot, Mike Allison strangles a Franklin doll. Middle right: Jane Hajduk was crowned the 1984 Homecoming queen. Bottom left: Jane Hajduk is overwhelmed at being announced queen, while George “The Stud Gregory remains calm. Bottom right: OILERS OF THE DAY: Top row: Patti Stevenson — band front. Middle row: Stephanie Scierka — cross country, Chris Carter — cheerleader. Bottom row: Tom Berry — cross country, Chris Conway — football, Amy Way — volleyball, Scott McMullen — band. 18