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

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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

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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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Mary Plkna Ms. Linda DeLong Scott Wilson By decorating their homeroom door, Joe Boland. Janet Cochran, Chris Beightol. Scott Beach, and Doug Bevier show their holiday spirit. You are an 6 You are an Oiler After an intense game against Rocky Grove, Michelle McFarland, Colleen Hawkins, Lori Ra-dack, and Peggy Gregory retire to the locker room. OILER Scott Wilson and J.J. McFall layout by Mike Miller In deep concentration Andy Abate mentally prepares for his swim meet. Whether you are an athlete with a winning or a losing season, a musician in any one or several of our bands or choruses, or just a diehard fan, it all comes down to the fact that YOU ARE An OILER. But it's not necessary to be the star of the team. It's also being involved in clubs, intramurals, or the talent show that allows you to be proudly recognized as an Oiler. Maybe you brought in donations for the canned food drive, helped to decorate your homeroom for Christmas, or cooked eggs for the faculty breakfast. Perhaps you sold candy or magazines, helped to plan the prom, were on the tug-of-war team, or represented your homeroom or class on SCA or executive council. Some Oilers have served the community by working back stage for public events and by sweeping the sidewalks on Wash Day. The most visible display of spirit is probably the cheering at an Oiler basketball game, but whatever you do or however you become involved, a common bond with the rest of the school is created. It's called OILER PRIDE. Matt Holquist Hey Crunk, isn't it supposed to be a pep rally?