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

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Surveyors examine a proposed site for a middle school near the vo-tcch as part of the district's long-range building plans. Mike Hadley May I help you? asks Shannon Keely as she waits on a hungry customer. Mew lines and lane numbers on the new surface greatly improve the appearance of the track. Dedicated Student Council members like Jeff Lang busily work the concession stand during a game. Mali HolqulM 4 On Track

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With a large yawn, junior Andy Scierka tries to overcome the urge to sleep in order to complete his physics lab. The Oil City Symphony, a musical spoof set in a fictional small town named Oil City, played at an off-Broadway theater. Performing for the Critical Issues talent show are seniors Candi Jackson. Melanie Spence, and Mary Pikna. Ms. Linda DeLong Heather Tok Utilizing the avalibility of the public phone are Bryan Russell. Alison Mitechew. and Kirsten Dickson. Mary Pikna Tam here'' indicates Mr. Snyder on the layout of the building. You are here 3

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In April of 1987, a considerable change occurred at OCHS. Professional builders began their planning for our new track and concession stand. These projects took approximately five months to complete. They were only possible because of the generosity of local people. Several of those persons were Mr. Donald Long, On Mr. Thomas Rookey, Mr. Robert Craig and Mr. Richard Marczak. Mr. Long, the co-chairman of the concession stand remarked, I felt great about being a part of building the concession stand. This was long overdue and needed to be done. A playoff game was held which otherwise would have never been held.'' Many organizations contributed to the project. The Justus Fund donated $35,000; Student Council $3,000; the Booster Club $1,500; and Pepsi Cola donated $500. The football parents, Band-Aides and Youth Football also contributed. As for the track, the other running surface had totally deteriorated and had to be replaced. Numerous fund raisers were held to generate funds for the project. The biggest one by far was the sale of deeds. Over 400 individuals and families supported the track in this way. The Cow Chip Bingo was a public event which drew many. Squares of the football field were sold.'' A bull was placed on the football field and allowed to deposit chips.'' The owner of that particular square won a $1000 savings bond. During Oil Heritage Week, the cross country and track teams held a dance on the tennis courts. They also sold fireworks at the city's firework display. Local organizations such as the VFW and the Phoenix Club held benefit dances. Mr. Marczak and Mr. Rookey contacted Quaker State, Pennzoil, the Lions Club, and the Rotary Club and in five months over $20,000 was collected from solicitors. The school board also donated $36,000. Mr. Rookey stated, I think the new track is an endorsement of the high school students by the community. The fact that I think the new track is an endorsement of the high school students by the community. --Mr. Thomas Rookey $20,000 was raised in one way or another shows that people really care about the track. Another project, an addition to the high school, is in the planning stages. This would involve moving the central administrative offices from Gay Street School, but would not affect the instructional areas of the high school and would allow the older building to close. Mr. Snyder commented, This would be more energy efficient and there would be an anticipated savings. Gay Street School was once on the market before. These developments all enhance the facilities that the school district and the community have to offer. Sharon Flynn On Track 5 TRACK