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

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Local and national changes The past year has provided us with many changes, both locally and nationally. Through these changes we have broken old traditions and perhaps have begun some new ones. We may have even put a foot over the line of discrimination with a woman running for vice president and one walking in space. In the words of Benjamin Disraeli, Change is inevitable in a progressive country; change is constant. Top: Allegheny Square revitalizes Oil City's business district. Middle left: Doug Dart draws attention to his new dealership with a hot air balloon. Middle right: Mr. Pierce gives his views on both presidential candidates. Bottom left: Northwest Bank was taken over by Mellon Bank Corporation. Bottom right: Our beautiful scenery remains unchanged. Bottom: Our new mayor, Leonard Abate, led a move to change city government. 4

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Top left: Mrs. Groner uses the new phone system which allows for more confidential calls, makes more phones accessible to intercom, and provides a number of other convenience features. Top right: The fall sports schedule indicates volleyball's new season. Middle left: Jeff talks to Mrs. Tharp about a schedule change. Middle right: Gumby is the new Oil Can computer. Far left: New business teacher Miss Ashworth uses the new back-up copier. Left: The senior class oil derrick improves the appearance of the cafeteria courtyard. Bottom: Mrs. Shoup now records attendance on computer. 3

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Top left: Walker Maxwell Co. sadly closed its doors after 97 years of business. Top right: The parking ramp undergoes construction for the new Sammons Communication building. Upper middle: Drake Square is a result of improvements made in the downtown area. Lower middle: Ron Black resigned as vice president of the Chamber of Commerce to run for state representative. Bottom left: Our tradition of celebrating our freedom on the Fourth of July never changes. Bottom right: Geraldine Ferraro crossed a traditional barrier and became the first woman vice presidential candidate. 5