Oxford Area High School - Kernel Yearbook (Oxford, PA)

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FACULTY OF OXFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS •I. Willard .McMullen, A. B.— University of Delaware Supervising Principal C. W. Lieh— Millersville Normal School Principal of High School Science Department ('. S. Gustafson, A. B.— Ursula College Department of Mathmatics Norman E. Kisser, A. B.— Franklin and Marshall College History and Athletics Cella I. Liggett, A. B.— Dickinson College Spanish and Latin M. K. Robinson— Marysville College Department of English •I. M. Ilighberger— Washington and Jefferson College Science and Civics Elizabeth M. Barry— Temple University Physical Training Violet L. Brabson— Philadelphia Business College Commercial Department Mary A. Jacobs— Peabody Institute and Hollis Dann School Department of Music FACULTY Miss Liggett, we are sorry to say, is leaving us this year. She will teach First and Second Year Latin in her home town, Carlisle, next year. Mr. J. Ross Miller returns next year to take up his former position after at- tending college for one year. Miss Viella Stafford, after being seriously ill in the winter, has return- ed to school fully restored to health again. Miss Armstrong’s pupils recently held a bake for the benefit of the Com- munity Nurse fund, which netted about $75 for that worthy cause. Henry Hoffman substituted during the illness of Mr. Gustafson, who was operated on for appendicitis. He is back on duty again, slowly and stead- ily gaining in strength. Josephine M. Armstrong— West Chester Normal School Eighth Grade Marian R. Kennnrd— West Chester Normal School Seventh. Grade Katherine Cannon— West ( hester Normal School Sixth Grade Viella Stafford— Millersville Normal School Fifth Grade •Mrs. Blanche Walton— Kutztown Normal School Fourth Grade Abbie K. Gehman— Millersville Normal School Third Grade Marian E. Houston— West ( hester Normal School Second Grade Mrs. Sara L. Wilson— West Chester Normal School— First Grade John C. Kuhns— Industrial Art School Department of Art Mrs. G. B. Coleman— West Chester Normal School Union Primary II. Alonza Davis, A. B. Lincoln University Union Intermediate NOTES Mr. Kisser will lie Director of Ath- letics at Pitman, New Jersey, next year. Miss Brabson will resume her work in the Commercial Department next year. All the Seniors have received Typing Certificates and pins and three members of the Junior Class have re- ceived ( 'ertificates. Professor McMullen, Mr. Highberg- er, and Mr. Miller are planning to at- tend Summer School this summer. We are all glad to know that we are going to have Mr. McMullen and Mr. Lieb with us again next year. There will almost be a whole new set of teachers next year, especially in the High School, as Miss Liggett, Miss Barry, Mrs. Robinson, Mr. Gus- tafson and Mr. Kisser are all leaving. M. P„ ’25

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FACULTY OF OXFORD SCHOOLS

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June, 1925 THE KERNEL The Senior Class MARIAN GERTRUDE BARNETT “Shorty” “Oh, my Soul!” Class Prophecy, ’25, L. C. Smith Typ- ing Awards, Remington and L. C. Smith Pins, Senior Literary Program ’25, “Cherry Blossom” chorus, Junior Re- ception Committee, Decoration Commit- tee, ’22, ’23, ’24. “Shorty” can’t do much home work when there is a dance on hand, but talk about ambition—she’s going to be a nurse. This time next year she’ll be winding her watch and making patients temperature rise, when she looks at them with her bright eyes. “He’s a perfect dear; Look at those eyes.” MERCY REBECCA BICKNELL President Spanish Club ’25, Kernel Re- porter, Spanish Club, Senior Literary ’25, “Gypsy Rover” chorus ’25, Cke Club ’25, Treasurer Debating Club 25, Junior Reception Committee ’24, Chairman School Debate ’24, Spanish Club ’24. Program Committee Spanish Club ’24, “Cherry Blossom” chorus ’24. Mercy, a demure little Quaker maid, follows out the traditions of William Penn’s sect. Can be depended on by teachers and pupils. A good student and a good friend. On the Honor Roll of the Senior Class, and as President of Spanish Club she has gained worthy recognition. PEARL ISABEL BROWN Class Base Ball ’23; Class Volley Ball ’23. Pearl is studious and very fond of books. If it’s a current event you wish c know, ask her. 6