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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1927 volume:

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John Baer, Janet Walton Junior Editor....................Martha Russell Sporting Editors—(Boys) Frank Grubb; (Girls) Evelyn Sprenkle Exchange ..........................Ross Wiley Alumnae ......................Elizabeth Barnett Poetry ..........................Irvine Dickey Jokes ............................Glenn Thompson ('lass Reporters Seniors .............Margaret Broomall Juniors ................Mabel Clement Sophomores ............Norman Strickland Freshman .........................Marcia Kelly Commercial .............Edith Galloway Editor Short Story Department....... ..................Margaret Brinton Business Department................Olive Boyd Advertising Committee Everett Morris Willard Ware John Baer James Hutchison Charles Burger Leslie Gallagher Vol. IV MAY MCMXXVII No. 2 1 Hi CONTENTS IflMiiiy 0 hA n Ja ID y jt Page Faculty Snapshots ................................ 6 Individual Senior Write-ups.....................8-20 Class History ....................................21 Exchange .........................................22 Class Will ...................................... 28 Senior Class Notes................................24 Peg O’ My Heart Review’......................1....25 Debating Club Notes ..............................26 Washington Trip of Class ’27......................28 Advanced Art Class News...........................28 Junior Class Notes...............................3 2 Sophomore Class Notes.............................35 Freshman Class Notes..............................38 Alumni New s .....................................40 Girls’ Basketball Notes 26-27.....................46 Assembly .........................................4 7 Track Notes ......................................48 Commercial Notes .................................50 Home and School League............................50 Health Day .......................................51 Tuesday's Radio Program..........................5 2 Junior-Senior Reception ..........................53 Unknown Observer .................................54 If—Imagine—Krazy Kracks ..........................55 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL F a € o 1 (t y We wouldn’t want you to forget the faculty of the O. H. S. while you are finding out about the students of the O. H. S., so we have decided to let you know just who they are and what they are doing. If all the rumors we hear around school are true, Mr. McMullen still heads the list of the favorite teachers of the Senior class. Perhaps this is true because of his wonderful supply of good nature; maybe it is the cheerful influence of that nifty new office down- stairs; or it might be that the Seniors are a pretty agreeable crowd them- selves—anyway, its something. When it comes to having the right idea about teaching Chemistry, Physics and Biology, Mr. Lieb gets our unani- mous vote. There’s no bluff about the way he puts over a Physics lesson —and unless we are very much mis- taken he knows pretty well when there’s bluff about the ' way we put over a Physics lesson. We all got a big scare a little while ago when we heard that Mr. Miller wasn’t to come back to Oxford next year, and we felt much better upon learning that he is to be with us again. There isn’t a better Math teacher in all Chester county; there isn’t another one who makes his classes so interesting; and there couldn’t be one who loves originals better than Mr. Miller. Coaching the boys in athletics, the Freshmen in Civics, the Juniors in History, and warning everyone in gen- eral not to“be Freshmen all your lives” seem to be Mr. Schmidt’s strong points —at least they are the ones we know about! Besides this we might add that he has a plenteous supply of wise cracks—one to suit every occasion. What’s this? ! ! ! More rumpus in Spanish room ? Yes, and oh gracious, girls, its that awful mouse in Miss Ev- eritt’s scrap-basket that’s causing all the trouble. If that mouse doesn’t stop bothering us, we shall be obliged to get some strong man to attend to it for us. Here’s an idea. They might send us down a man from Bucknell College—and maybe Miss Everitt could suggest the name of such a per- son. We wonder! Miss Koch likes English, and we all like English, too. Miss Koch likes us (we think she does) and we all like Miss Koch. Miss Koch likes hard work, and we all like hard—oh no, we don’t! What Miss Koch knows about debates and book reports and themes would more than fill a book, and what we know about debates and book re- ports and themes will fill a book, too —when Miss Koch is through with us. One—two—three—four! One— two—three—four! No, this is not the first grade learning to count, its Miss Silver’s gym class going through its exercises. Besides knowing all the ins and outs of gym teaching, Miss Sil- ver sure can coach hockey and basket- ball. If you don’t believe it ask the girl’s teams. They’ll tell you. Ray, Silver! Up from the South at break of day, or to be more exact, at about 9.55, comes a speedy Dodge car with Mr. Weaver at the wheel. We know that Nottingham teach- ers are being appreciated in Oxford??? Miss Landis is coming. Are we all ready for a Glee-ful time? She can make us sing whether we want to or not and we generally want to, whether anybody else wants us to or not. Almost any hour in the day strains of sweet music can be heard, whether it is the fourth-graders singing do, re, mi, or the High School boys trying to harmonize “In a Little Spanish Town.” Click, click, click-—echoes of Miss Brab- son’s speedy typists, hard at work in the commercial department. Miss Brabson has taught business for a couple of years now and we certainly would miss her if she were to leave us. But you can never tell what might happen! (?) We never could enjoy life without its artistic side and Mr. Kuhns, ably assisted by the freshmen—we mean the Senior drawing—class, has been working wonders in crayons and paints. “Rawther intr'st- ing,” isn't it? M. A. R. '28. 6 May, 1927 THE KERNEL 1927 §©ml©ir Class 1927 ADA LEONA ANDERSON “Andy” H. S. Basket Bull Team 11 -111 : Secretary of Athletic Association III: Lending role in Junior (’hiss I lay II; Secretary of Literary Society for one year; (’lass President I: Represented the school at Mlilersvllle III: Member of I'kelele Club III: Member of (Jirls Chorus 11 -111. Although we have only had Ada with us for this year, she has won many firm friends. “Quiet, demure, loving and true. Sweet little lassie, we’ll remember you.” MELVIN JUNIUS ANDERSON “Melly” Varsity Track I-II: Class Basket Ball and Base Ball I II- 1II-IV; Vice President Debating Club III-IV; Art Club III- IV. Birds of feather flock together—it seems as though blondes do, too, eh, Helen? He talks slowly, but “You’d be surprised.” 8 THE KERNEL May, 1927 WALTER CROW ANDERSON “Doc” Committee for Senior Play IV; Decorating Committee I- II-III. Here’s the class “Woman-hater.” Strange how he is always found where the girls are, however. Doc will surely put Scrogy on the map at least— when the “hot-dog stand” is established. JOHN BAER “Bozo Track Team I-II: Basket Ball II III IV: Kernal Staff I -11 -111 -1V : Base Ball I -I I-Ill; Soccer 1-11 111: Class Play IV: School Play I-I I. The class cut-up, Bozo is always ready with a joke or a “cuss word;” but with his happy-go- lucky air, he’ll get along in the world. At least, while Route 12 still runs through Kennett. “What in the world---? MARY ELIZABETH BARNETT “Libby” “Believe it or not” Freshman Literary I: (iypgy Rover Cast II; Party Com- mittees I-II-III-IV; Basket Bad Scorer IV; Senior Play IV; Kernel Staff IV; Spanish Club IV; (Jloe ('lull IV; L. C. Smith ami Fnderwood typing awards IV; Class Basket Ball I-II-III-IV; Art Club III; Fkelele Club 11-111; Com- mercial Play Cast IV. Libby is all here. And when she is with us, no matter how few there are, it seems quite a gang. No matter, Libby, keep on reducing. Where there’s a will there’s a way. 9 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL OLIVE ELIZABETH BOYD Fkelele (’lui� I-!If First Prize. in English Contest I: Cherry Blossom Chorus I: Freshman Literary I; Class Basko: Ball I: c.vpgy Rover II: Debating Club II: Party Committees II-!!!: Oratorical Contest III: Kernel Staff III: Vice President Class III: Candidate West Chester Declamation III: Art Club III: Spanish Club: Class Teams III: Senior Play Cast IV; Kernel Staff IV: Debating Team IV: President Debating Club IV: Valedictorian IV. Margaret is quite efficient along many lines but we’ve guessed the secret as to where she gets her literary inspiration. She has a certain leaning toward the law—ask Irvine. “Ollie” Spanish Club I -11 -111 -1V ; Art Club III; Freshman Literarv I: Class Teams I II-III-IV; Party Committee 1- II III IV; Typing Awards on L. C. Smith. Remington and I'nderwood Machines Typing Contestant at Tome Institute IV: Second Prize in English Efficiency Contest I: Fkelele Club II HI: Kernel Staff 1IMV; Sr. Com- mercial Play Cast IN': Asst. Business Manager Sr. Class Play IV; Salutatorian IV. Small, graceful, and good looking—(you bet!) Ollie is always in demand at our dances. And that isn’t all in which she is proficient, as we see by her standing. MARGARET HICKMAN BRINTON “Brint” “Say, I have an Alasko Swap for you” MARGARET BROOMALL “Broom” Kernel Staff II-III-IV; Varsity Hockey III-IV; Chair- man Prom III: Senior Class P’ay IN': Art Club III; Spanish Club; Debating Team IV. Broom loves writing—especially letters. And swimming, too. Just why, Hugh? Broom is a true friend and it will be many a moon ’ere we forget her. 10 THE KERNEL May, 192 7 FRANCES GERTRUDE COSTELLO “Hank” Freshman Literary I: Effort Contest I: Class Basket Ball l-111 • IV : Tv pewr.ting a wants IV; I’la.v Cast “Tin Trailer of Errors’ IV. Wonder where Frances picked up this nick- name? She is the best typist in the class, and is aspiring to be “Somebody’s Stenog.” ALICE MARTHA DRENNEN “A!” Freshman Literary; Class Secretary III-IV; Secretary Art Club III: Secretary Spanish (’lui IV: Junior-Recep- tion Committee; Cypsy Itover and berry Blossom Chorus: Kernel Staff fclass reporter) III: Class Teams; Fkulele Club III: Advert'sing Cos. Senior Play; Clee Club IV. We hope your rabbits don’t all die, Al. If she becomes a History Teacher, she will surely be calm and self-possessed. And she’ll make History, too! GLADYS FRANCES EVANS “Gladdy” Remington. L. C. Smith. Fnderwood typewriting awards. Her name is significant of joy. Telephones are comforting things, so “Linger Longer Lester.” Best luck, Gladys. 1 1 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL ANNA MARGARET FEATHERMAN “Peg” Member of Spanish Club IV; Basket Ball Team III-IV. A tomboyish daredevil. As long as U. S. can talk to London, we guess “Peg” can still talk to New York from Nottingham. EDITH LINTON GALLOWAY Edie’ “Mill” At Coleraine High School Basket Ball Teams II-III: Treasurer of Literary Society III; Treasurers of Class II; Pianist for Literary Society. “Mill” just having come into our class, we know what we have missed these long years. She is a lover of horses and also a dreader of Chemistry. Honorable Mention Efficiency Contest I : Freshman Literary I: Spanish Club I II III-IV; Class Teams; Kernal Start' IV; Commercial reporter; Commercial Play Oist IV; Typing awards Certificates, bronze and silver pins L. C. Smith and Fnderwood III-IV; Honor (Jroup —third—IV. Edith’s big brown eyes will dance when a joke is pulled, for she surely is good-humored. She is a keen typist, too, and an efficient business girl. MILDRED ISABELLE GRAVER 12 THE KERNEL May, 192 7 MILDRED MARIAN GIFFING “Mill” Received awards from I,. C. Smith Typewriter Com- puny: Played in Commercial Play “The Trailer of Error� ”; .Member of SpnniKh Club IV: Member of Art Club III. The first time we ever met up with Mildred, she was reciting at Sand Hill. And she still lives up to her reputation. Here's love and success to you! WOLFORD VALENTEEN HENDERSON At Howard School Editor of the paper “Era : Track Team: Basket Ball Team; Member of Debating Team; Base Ball. An unusual orator, Wolford will make a name for himself. He earned a reputation for himself at Howard to which we know he will live up. DAVID FRANKLIN HOLT “DAVY” President and Valedictorian of Senior Class of N. L. H. S. Ill; President X. L . II. S. Athletic Association II; Member of X. L. II. S. Basket Ball and Base Ball Teams II III: Senior Class Play of X. L. II. S. Ill; Member of Senior Class Basket Ball and Base Ball Team Oxford IV. Like his predecessor, David Copperfield, Davy has a great attraction for the opposite sex. “The Ford and Vida are almost inseparable. At least David wouldn’t feel at home without one of them around. 13 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL SAMUEL DICKEY HUTCHISON “Dick” Basket Ball II-III-IV: Soccer 11 -1II-1V ; Captain � f Soc- cer Team IV; Base Ball III: Track III-IY; All Class Teams: Stage Manager Tor Senior Piny: Play Cast Cherry Blossom’ and tSypsy Rover”; Assistant Business Manager Kernel Staff III. We know Dickey will be sorry not to come back next year, because there is a great drawing to the Junior Class. Dick is a true gentleman, for “Gen- tlemen Prefer Blondes.” WILLIAM FULTON HUTCHISON “Big Bill” Basket Ball I II III IV: Soccer I II 11I-1V: Base Ball 111: Cherry Blossom 1: C.vpsy Rover II: Class Basket Ball I- II HI IV: Class Base Ball III-IV; (ilee Club IV; Basket Bail Captain IN'. Bill works so fast that he has won the “rep” of “Hurricane Hutch.” In all athletics there will be quite a gap, for Bill is plumb full of school spirit. ANNIE ELIZABETH JOHNSON “Betty” Hockey Team HI-IV: Pr s. Spanish Club IV: Member of Spanish Club III. Cool, sweet, unruffled, and a “whiz” in all lan- guages, we absolutely know that Betty will be a golden success; and the man who gets her must be a “jewel” hunter. 14 THE KERNEL May, 1927 MABEL ELIZABETH JOHNSON “Mabel” Spanish (Muh 1; Play Cast of Cherry Blossom I: Class Teams I-II-III-IV; Varsity Team IV; Play Cast of Gypsy Hover II: Commercial Play Cast IV; Awards from the I'nderwood. L. C. Smith and Remington Typing Co.; Invi- tation Committee IV; Efficiency Contest I. A typist keen She may be seen At every time of day. She does her bit And shirks no whit At all—in work and play. RUTH WILLARD KIMBLE “Ruthie” Declamation Contest Sand Hill third prize I; Athletic Contest I; Doha tint: Team ii; Art Club III. With her light curling hair and slim figure, Ruthie looks like a little girl stepped out of a story-book. She will be a success at almost every- thing she turns to. CATHARINE GRIFFITH LEEKE “Kitty” Miss Ciierry Blossom, heroine I: Music Editor of the Kernel I: Gypsy Kovel , heroine II; Student Advisory Board III; Ctass President IIMV; On Committees for Class Parties I II; Treasurer of Spanish Club IV; Presi- dent of the G e • Clui� IV; Junior Editor of the Kernel III; Editor■in-Chi f of Kernel IV; Senior Class Play, heroine; Toast for Class of ’-7 at Alumni Banquet: Mem- ber of the Art Club HI; CommUtee for Cherry Blossom and Gypsy Hover Parties I-II; Honor Group. Chiseled deep in the hearts of all who are as- sociated with “O. H. S., is the name of this sweet young girl. A sunny lovable disposition, which has won many friends for her, is one of Kitty’s chief characteristics. But best of all is her Voice. We feel sure Kitty will make a reputation on the stage. 15 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL DOROTHY MORTON “Dot” Literary I; Typing Awards—Underwood IV. Quiet, modest, demure and shy—a rare smile and sweet little girl. All this spells D-O-T. She is planning to be someone’s stenog. But we won- der if she won’t sooner be someone’s partner in this business of Life. J. EVERETT MORRIS “Alaric” Secretary (Mass 11: Freshman Literary I; Gypsy Rover Vast. Miss Ulierry Blossom Chorus; Chairman Decorating Committee I-I I-1II; Kernel Staff I II 111 IV; President Art Club 111: Track Squad II: Debating Club IV; Jnnior- Keceptiou Committee: Senior P’ay Cast: Business Manager ■Senior Class Play, Glee Club IN’. “Fancy that, now! Really, you know, it can’t be true.” But it is—and our little “Alaric” is really graduating. Mrs. Chichester is thinking of sending him to Oxford University. We know he will be as good a worker for the Class as he was for Oxford High School. “Shorty” “Heck” Typewriting Awards; Certificate and Bronze Pin L. C. Smith: Cert ititat. and Silver Pin Remington; Certificate Underwood; Committee for Senior Class Play. One of the typing experts in the Senior Com- mercial Department. Myra has a loyal, faithful disposition. We know she will make a sweet little homemaker, and Cupid isn’t so far away, we hear. MYRA MOORE 16 THE KERNEL May, 1927 EVELYN REISLER “Evelyn” Miss (’berry Rlossom Chorus I: (lypsy Hover (’hortis II: Art Clui� II: Spanish (lull 111 -1V: ('hiss Hasket Hall IV. Did you ever see Evelyn without Dorothy? If you did, mark it down as a red letter day. Evelyn has a deep sense of humor, and we saw when she aided several little, slim, crawly, fishin’ worms to wriggle along a certain row in Main Room. DOROTHY HOPE SHIVERY “Hcpie” Freshman Library I: Effort Contest I: Spanish Club I II: Fkelele Club III: Committee for Junior Reception III: Senior Class I lay Committee IV: Typewriting awards IV. Hope if you could see a cross section of the heart of the Class as a whole, you most surely would find a room furnished all for you. Best o’ luck and love, in whatever you do. ELIZABETH VERA ROOP “Roopy” Class President II: Debates for Literary; Readings for Literary; (Ilee Club III: Elocution Contest HI: School Play III: Cheer Leader III IV: Debating Team IV. For a year Vera has led us in cheers. We sure- ly have to hand it to her for her fine class spirit. She and Evelyn are journeying together to Eliza- bethtown College. Vera intends to major in Math. Good Luck! 17 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL EVELYN HELENA SPRENKLE “Evelyn” ('lass Soccer I: Varsity Hockey II-II1-IV: Varsity flasket Hall MI-IIMV: Class Basket Ball I II III IV: Class Base Ball T -11 -111 : Spanish Clui� 11 -111: Committee Spanish Cub Party II; Treasurer of Art Club III-IV; Kepresent Badge Contes at West Chester I-II-III: Ker- nel Staff IV; All County Basket Ball Team II-III; De- bating Club IV: Art Club 111- IV. A quiet studious girl who surely made her name in athletics. She intends to go to Elizabethtown College, and we’ll wager she’ll be a good represent- ative of O. H. S. LOUREN BRUCE STALLARD “Jerry” Class Treasurer I: Basket Ball tClass) I-II-III IV: Soccer II-1II-1V; Base Ball III Cherry Blossom I; ■Gypsy Rover II: Secretary Art Club IV; Viee President Boy’s Glee Club IV: Play Cast IV; Advertising Manager Play Cast IV. Bruce surprised us all this year. He accom- plished so much for the class that if we were to subtract his worth from it, we wouldn’t have much left. Just think—no “Jerry”—no business man- ager—no jolly good joker—well then we’re safe in saying no Kitty. PAUL STOVER “Stover” Paul is always jolly and full of fun. We are sure he will make a success as a Chef. Here’s luck to you! 18 THE KERNEL May, 192 7 GLENN THOMPSON “George” Kerne! Staff IM1I-IV: Base Ball II-H1-1V; Track Team III IV: Soccer II-111-IV; Basket Ball 111-1V; (Mass Hay Daddy Long-legs the second. At least you’d have said so if you had seen him take those high jumps. Yes, sir, George is a high stepper—and in hearts, too. ROSS ECKMAN WILEY “Wiley” Soc -er I-IT-III: I'askof Pall I'-III: Track II : Rase Rail III: (Mass Secretary III: (Mass M’reasurer IN’: (’lass M’ra« k Tram IV : (Mass Pase Pall I-II 11 11 V : Cuss Basket Ball IM11-1V: Cherry IPossoin I: (lypsy Bover II: eg o' My Heart IV; (lass Literary I; (Jleo Club IN’: Spanish Club IV. He’s the embarrassing boy. Never get in front of him, according to Libby. Ross is the class shiek and loves the rocky road up Fool’s Hill! Eh—? “Jinny” Soccer MV-nn I; Varsity Basket Ball I-II-III-IN : Vars- ity Hockey ll-lll-IV; Vice Pres. 11: Treas. (Mass 111: Vice Pres IV: Spanish (Mul) 1I-III-IV; M'reas. Spanish (Mub 111: Art (Muh III IV: I kelele (Mill� 11-111: ('apt. Varsity Basket Ball II-IV: (’apt. Varsity Hockey II-IV: Manager Varsity Hockey IV: Cnderwood and L. (’. Smith M’yplng Awards III: (Mass Party Committee I-II: Junior Reception Com- mittee III: Kerne) (Mass Reporter I; (Jirls Sport Editor II: Poetrv Editor III: Assistant Editor IV: (Sypsy Rover Chorus II: Cherry Blossom Chorus I: Representative at West Chester Badge Contest I-II: Committee for Senior Play IV: Cass Basket Ball 1 II III-IV: (Mass Base Ball I ll-Ill: (’apt. (Mass Socce� I: (’apt. (Mass B. B. Ill IN : 1st (’apt. (� ym Class III: Chapel Committee II-III: Honor Roll: All Star County Basket Ball Team II-III . Student Advisory Board III: Orchestra I-II-III. Our Star athlete. If you don’t believe it, just consult the records of Chester County, and see how largely “Jinny” figures in it. And are we proud of her-------! Well, I guess. She’s a girl you’d love to meet, and a pal who can’t he beat. 19 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL RUTH ELIZABETH WILSON “Bill” Art Club III: Glee Club IV; Hockey IV; Committee for Senior Class Play IV. Bill is a student. She loves “Trig” and she can get results. But that’s not the only thing in which she is proficient—for another is giggling and another is blushing. ’Sail right, Bill, we all love you and you bet we’ll miss you! JANE ELIZABETH WINCHESTER “Jerry” Spanish Club MI-IIMV: Art Club 111: Freshmen Literary I: Vice President I: Class Teams I-II-III-IV: Commercial Play Cast IV; The Gypsy Rover and Cherry Blossom Chorus 1-11: .lunlor Reception Committee III: Typing Awards on L. C. Smith. Remington- Cnderwood Hockey Team III: Typing Contestant at Tome In- stitute IV: rkclele Club 11-111: Orchestra I II 111: Class Base Ball I-II-III; Class Basket Ball I -11 - 111 IV. Full of pep?—lively?—a sudden giggle?—then we know who you are talking about. Our Betty. A typist who works—and gets what she goes after. 20 In the fall of 1915, nine timid youngsters entered the First Grade of the Oxford Public School, their eyes bright with excitement and hearts full of longing, to start the long journey through school. They were Dickey Hutchison, Ev- erett Morris, Ross Wiley, Margaret Brinton, Margaret Broomall, Janet Walton, Mabel Johnson, Kitty Leeke, and Frances Costello. However, Miss Lucy Andrews through her untiring efforts and good will, soon gained our confidence and by spring we knew everything from “A” to “Z”. Although each had meekly walked to the first convenient desk in his first year, now everyone rushed to find the best seat as he entered the second grade, taught by Mrs. Harry Wilson. Here a little frail, freckle-faced boy joined our crew in the person of John- ny Baer, and by the end of the year we were able to do the three R’s. The next year Miss Phillips taught the group, including a little black hair- ed girl from the country, Betty Barnett, who immediately took her stand by spelling the rest down in a spelling bee. It was in this room that our first picnic was held. Miss Phillips took us to Berrel’s Woods, and we spent the day in swimming, playing games, and feast- ing. It will always be remembered as one of our first social activities. The sad part of the year came when Miss Phillips left us to accept a Government position at Washington, D. C. We were all very unhappy over it and some of the girls stayed till late in the afternoon, crying over the affair. In the Fourth Grade the hard pro- cesses of division were instilled by Miss Charlotte Way. We felt very proud upon entering this class as we were now in the New High School Building, and were determined to do our best. It was with a new interest that we started our work with Miss Way. We found her very lovely and each of us tried to do our best work, to make a good impression. Finally our school term came to a close and having suc- cessfully passed our examinations, we were handed over to Miss Stafford, in whose room our first debate, took place. That debate is still remembered by all the participants—the girls versus boys argued on Lincoln and Washing- ton being the greater, respectively, it seemed a matter of life and death to the girls, who were the losers, and we spent the rest of the day in tears. Here also under Miss Stafford’s careful guidance we were taught the method of mastering fractions, and added to our list of studies, physiology. The next year our group was ex- panded by the addition of Bill Hutchi- son and Olive Boyd. With Miss Cath- erine Cannon struggling for our cause we learned to analyze sentences. Here it was that “Brighty Wiley,” first be- gan to shine in his lessons, thus keep- ing a continual scramble for first place between the boys and girls. In Miss Kennard’s room Alice Dren- nen was the only permanent addition. We did however, add a few here who have since left us. In the Eighth Grade, several joined us from the country to partake of Miss Armstrong’s excellent teaching. Here we paved our way for entrance into High School. Those who met us here were: Betty Winchester, Evelyn Sprenkle, Bruce Stallard, Melvin An- 21 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL derson, Wolfred Henderson. That year the foundation for a High School education was finished and retouched as only Miss Armstrong could do it. Our entrance into High School, as Freshman came in the fall of “23.” Many unknown to us came from out- side schools, among them were: Walter Anderson, Edith Galloway, Gladys Evans, Hope Shivery, Dorothy Morton, Evelyn Reisler, Myra Moore, Betty Johnson and Paul Stover, but they soon became acquainted and are now an important element of our class. Our class was organized with John Baer as President; Betty Winchester, Vice- President; Bruce Stallard, Treasurer; and Dorothy Ewing, Secretary. Most of us took a prominent part in the Freshman Literary, and we also had a fine Freshman Party, which we all en- joyed to the fullest degree. Then our initiation played a prominent part and proved to be quite a bit of enjoyment to the upper-classmen, although we at that time were not so enthusiastic about it. Our next year, we entered the Sophomore Class, with John Baer as President for the second term. John, proving to be a capable president in our Freshman Year, was again elected to this position. We gave a party to the Soccer Team at this time, and as we look back to it, we find a number of humorous incidents connected with it. Here two of our members left us, when Dot Ewing and Harriet Hampson sought other climes in which to live. We were next Elevated Juniors. The Third year of our High School was reached. This proved to be a most enjoyable year to us. Kitty Leeke was elected President, with Margaret Brin- ton as Vice President, Janet Walton as Treasurer, and Alice Drennen as Sec- retary. We gave the Seniors of “26,” a real Senior Reception. This year the class bought their class rings and pins, and were very proud when they arrived. Four Nottingham Girls join- ed our group in our Junior year, Eliza- beth Wilson, Mildred Gifting, Ruth Kimble and Margaret Featherman, and we were very glad to welcome them to our class along with Glenn Thompson. Now we are Dignified Seniors. With the addition of David Holt, Vera Roop, Ada Anderson, Paul Stover, and Mil- dred Graver, the graduating class is composed of 3 7 staunch members. We have done our best; one can do no more than his best. The class con- tributed freely through its high school career to the numerous school activ- ities, and now we must leave it all, to travel onward to higher ideals. So, to our teachers, to our beloved under- classmen, and to all who have helped to make this journey a pleasant one, we extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude, and may you always remem- ber the class of “27”. Frances G. Costello—“27” ---------o---------- THE EXCHANGE Due to the fact that we have had several issues of our magazine prior to this, the Annual, we have had an op- portunity to get a very good idea of the opinion of the various magazines with which we have exchanged. W'e have profited by their magazines in various ways, such as getting ideas and methods from them. Allow us to say that all of the publications with which we have had the pleasure of exchang- ing have been very well arranged and the material has been splendid. The stories have been snappy and the jokes have been very good . We hope that when we start up again next year we may have the pleas- ure of renewing the acquaintance of all those magazines which we have en- joyed this year. Also that we may make a lot of new acquaintances. We wish to acknowledge the follow- ing exchanges: Kennett Square Unionville Coatesville West Conshohocken Upper Darby West Chester Ross E. Wiley ’2 7. 22 THE KERNEL May, 192 7 To Whom It May Concern: Be it hereby stated that we, the class of 192 7, being of sound mind, but con- sidering the uncertainties of life, do make and publish these presents as and for our last will and testament, naming as our executor, Stanley, (“Uncle Walt”) Crawford, Esquire. First, to Mr. McMullen, we bequeath Michael, our wonderful acting dog, to be used as a pet for young Robert. Second, to Mr. Leib, we bequeath all side burns and mustaches used in the Senior play to be made into a skypiece. Third, to Mr. Miller, we bequeath all the worn out Solid Geometry and Trig, books and miscellaneous equip- ment to be used on future Senior Classes. Fourth, to Mr. Schmidt, we be- queath an easy chair in each room and four in each hall to rest his weak knee and a thousand shackle bolts to keep his Ford together. Fifth, to Mr. Weaver, we bequeath one fair sized aeroplane so that he can get to school on time thru the snow and that he can journey to Oxford any time he wishes. Sixth, to Miss Koch, we bequeath all grease paint used by the play cast. Also all the worn out play tickets to be used again next year. Seventh, to Miss Landis, we be- queath the wonderful musical ability of the Class of ’2 7 to be used for next year’s graduating class. Eighth, to Miss Brabson, we bequeath a load of rolling pins to be thrown at the class when they are dumber than usual. (Not to be used on Albert.) Ninth, to Miss Everett, we bequeath the wonderful personality of the Senior Class to aid her in her future married life. To our executor, Stanley Crawford, we leave the delicious form of Glenn Thompson. To Kirk Melrath, we leave a com- plete set of artillery implements con- W I L L sisting of one large club, two sets of brass knuckles, four pairs of silent ap- proach shoes and one sling shot with which to protect himself and the school against the rampages of the Freshman Class. To the Juniors, we leave all the chewing gum parked on the desks in the Senior Rows. Also the position of mending all broken test tubes in laboratory. To the Sophomores, we leave the notes found in the books previously used by the Class of ’27. To the Freshmen, we leave the honor of being called to the office by Mr. Lieb or Mr. Miller. In Witness whereof, we have here- unto set our hands and seals this twen- ty-second day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven. (Signed) SENIOR CLASS ’27 Per John C. Baer Witnesses— J. Everett Morris Barney Google Augustus A. Mutt GLEE CLUB NOTES The High School Glee Club has been very busy the past few months preparing for the Commencement Choruses. The Boys’ Club has been working as well as the Girls’ Club, and both have done very well in helping Miss Landis get up a good program. Two or three numbers have already been selected—one, “The Song of Fare- well,” is an appropriate selection for the occasion. Meetings of the Club are held once a week for the purpose of rehearsals and practice. All the members have become very much interested in the success of the Club, and it gives prom- ise of becoming very important in the High School. M. A. R. ’28 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL S e na i © r Class Noltes President.............Catharine Leeke Vice President..........Janet Walton We have come to the end of our High School days At the cross roads of life we must part. So we say “farewell to the old gang here— Farewell—from out of our heart. The springtime of the year brings to all a sense of joy—the joy of living. The flowers bloom anew—the cold, drear winter is forgotten, and a new life is started. It is with just such a realization that we, the Senior class, are ending our high school days. We realize that just ahead is our goal, the purple mountains of success, gleaming in the sunshine, but we also see the shadows on the hill, and the rocky path. The cry of youth is strong and our motto is “the goal is yet ahead.” Thus it is, we look to the sun covered peaks of success. Yet in our hearts, we are sad. The memories of our school days are not forgotten, nor the friends here. We realize that when we part, we will probably never be together again—the old crowd will be separated each to pursue his way to the top with other associates. It is with a feeling of pride, how- ever, that we are spending our last cherished days in our Alma Mater. Our elementary school years were full of fun and work. We have had a happy normal childhood. Just four short years ago we entered high school as green as any preceeding Freshman class, but the verdant Preps were soon Sophomores, then Juniors, and now we are on the threshold of departure. This year has brought to us glory, and an established record. We have Treasurer.................Ross Wiley Secretary...............Alice Drennen studied hard. By now we realize the meaning of a “grind.” From economics, we shifted over to Sociology, and in English are reading “David Coppertield.” But, we also have spent much time in social doing. Our class play, “Peg O’ My Heart” has caused many of the honored and laurel wreathed alumni to declare us “the most successful class” that ever completed a course in the O. H. S. We feel justly proud of all we have done. We feel proud of every mem- ber of this class. When the life in the great world is started, we know many of our old classmates will be successful—some more than others, but all for glory, and none for shame. Just ahead the road separates, but may it join sometime, and unite old friends for the days of Auld Lang Syne. To the future Seniors—May you carry on the work here—the time worn text books, Chemistry, Latin, Spanish, Sociology, Economics, “Trig,” and Solid geometry—await you. So, everyone who reads this, as we go on thru’ life and our feet seek the “sunny slopes,” remember this class, and to the classmen I say—“Our goal is yet ahead.” Broomall ’2 7. SACRED HIGH SCHOOL SONGS Flunker—Throw out the life line. Those taking exams—Standing in the need of prayer. Seniors—One by one we’re passing over. Tardy pupil—Has the roll been called up yonder. Freshmen—Some time we’ll under- stand. 24 THE KERNEL May, 192 7 I� K« O’ MV HEART PLAY CAST “Peg O’ My Heart,” a three act Comedy, presented by the Senior Class of the Oxford High School, proved to he the most successful play ever given by a Senior class of the O. H. S. It was given February 17th and 18th, and was so well liked and appreciated, that it was again presented March 9. This play was the annual Senior Class Play and the net proceeds amounting to S850.00 was a tine con- tribution to our treasury. It will be used to help defray the expenses of the Washington trip and also for other class activities. Much credit should be given Miss Esther Koch, the director, who receiv- ed a beautiful bouquet of Roses, to show the appreciation of the cast. The leading characters of the play were especially well chosen, and rend- ered their parts in an exceptionally efficient manner to an enthusiastic audience. The characters of the cast are as follows: Peg—Catharine Leeke Jerry—Bruce Stallard Ethel Chichester—Margaret Brinton Mrs. Chichester—Margaret Broom- all Footman—Ross E. Wiley Alaric Chichester—J. Everett Morris Christian Brent—John C. Baer Montgomery Hawkes—Glenn Thompson Maid—Elizabeth Barnett Miss Catharine Leeke, who took the 25 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL leading role, as Peg, gained much popularity, and made a name for her- self in the dramatic world. The stage director was Richard Os- wald, class of “26,” assisted by Dick- ey Hutchison, Melvin Anderson, and David Holt. The Music was furnished by The Melody Boys, L. I. King and His Col- legians, on the first and third nights. A Havre de Grace orchestra played the second night. To music lovers these musicians offered a very enter- taining concert from 7.30 to 8.15 on each night. “Peg O’ My Heart,,’ was no doubt the biggest lift of the season. Com- ments from every side proved this. No play ever presented by any class gained as much recognition or ap- proval as did this one. We are proud of our Seniors, and justly so. Frances G. Costello, “2 7.” ----------o---------- FOOTLIGHTS OF FEG O’ MY HEART As the reviewer sees it: 1. One of the main attractions was to see Alaric Chichester doing the Lit- tle Boy Blue Act, when he came down in his pajamas to see who the burglar was. 2. Ethel is busy advocating to err- ing maidens not to trust any married man, for after he has amputated his first wife he is more'sure to amputate his second. She would much rather be the proud old maid she is than an “amputated wife.” 3. Jerry used to think getting a tooth pulled was agony, but we hear from authoritative sources that he has been quoted as saying, “It ain’t nothin’ to wearin’ Horses’ riding boots.” 4. Jarvis and Hawkes, Inc., is the name of the new corporation for sell- ing Hair Tonic. The young business men will surely make a success of this business as all the audience comment- ed on the luxuriant bushy sideburns which they raised for the play. 5. Peg has recently opened a new profession. It is situated in the new Municipal Building, and on the door is a great brass plate, bearing the inscrip- tion “Miss O’Connell’s School for Young Ladies Desiring to speak Irish.” Peg is the one and only genuine' edi- tion of the Irish Dictionary. 6. Mrs. Chichester has started a competitive business with Miss O’Con- nell, namely, that of a dancing school. No ladies under eighty allowed. 7. Our charming Bennett is now French maid to Lady Adair, the young bride of Sir Gerald. M. H. B. ’2 7. ----------o---------- THE DEBATING CLUB Too bad! After all our hopes of being a successful debating team this year, we had to bow in defeat to both of oqr opponents Phoenixville and Royersford. in our first defeat Phoenixville and Oxford debated in the Auditorium of the Oxford High School. The Judge’s decision was 3 to 2 in favor of Phoen- ixville. Those debating were Vera Roop, Margaret Brinton and Margaret Broomall. Irvine Dickey, Vera Roop and Mar- garet Brinton represented the team at Royersford and were defeated. I hese defeats were as much the fault of the school as a whole, as any one individual, for our coach, Miss Koch and the team did their best to win. The lack of school support was shown in our first defeat when hardly more than half a dozen pupils attended the debate. All we can say is that we hope that the school will get behind our team in 192 7-28, and push them on to success. We also wish to thank Miss Koch and the debaters for their work in be- half of the Club and School, and hope that what they lost in defeat they gain- ed in experience. Johnathan Smith ’28 ----------o---------- Ross Wile)'—“Would you punish a boy for something he didn’t do?” Miss Everitt—“Of course not. That would be unjust.” Ross Wiley—“Well, I didn’t do my Espanol last night.” 26 THE KERNEL May, 192 7 Class DIetS©mairj Anderson, Ada—demure, and cute, and likes Linton (whatever the last name is) Anderson, Walter—great booster, tor- ment, and fast (when it comes to driving) Anderson, Melvin—quiet, but deep, and very partial to Sophs, especi- ally one. Baer, John—class cut-up, composer of love letters, and “mail” or male rusher. Barnett, Betty—short, and cute, and most popular girl in the Senior Class. Boyd, Olive—likes to dance, go in a Chevrolet, and see Kirky. Brinton, Margaret—literary, and is at- tracted by the person in the neighboring house. Broomall, Margaret—the young bud- ding journalist, of whom Oxford will someday be proud. Costello, Frances—good typist, but excels at riding home with some- one (the only one) Drennen, Alice—studious, earnest, and constantly at war with Ross (China feud, I suppose) Evans, Gladys—Gladys loves her work, but she loves a red Buick better, we hear. Featherman, Margaret—good “chauf- feress,” and attracted by lights of “Broadway.” Gifting, Mildred—good student, but likes the boys too well (1 wonder, now) Galloway, Edith—studious, and fond of Studebaker roadsters. Graver, Mildred—good horsewoman, but prefers cars if—(I won’t tell—) his name. Hutchison, Dickey—good athlete, and shows decided preference for Olive’s company. Hutchison, Bill—star center, always getting hurt, and learning new jokes. Holt, David—Wears out books, and the limestone road, but never Vida. Johnson, Elizabeth—good sport, lan- guage wizard, and someone’s best. Johnson, Mabel—likes slow clubs, so she says, but 1 wonder. Kimble, Ruth—a good little girl, and industrious student, and she’s nice, too. Leeke, Catharine—she’s popular, and pretty, for she’s Kitty, our honor- ed President. Moore, Myra—always the same, al- ways laughing, and ever busy. Morris, Everett—salesman, fits his new role of Alaric, always late to school, and liked by all the Girls. Morton, Dorothy—very secretive, de- mure, and quiet, but always plot- ting something. Reisler, Evelyn—Dorothy Morton’s wise Parable, and consequently like Dot. Roop, Vera—lusty lungs, always de- bating, and “yelling.” Shivery, Hope—pretty, and a keen typist, but 1 suppose she’ll win someone’s heart before she wins the beauty pageant, Hope’s prac- tical. Stallard, Bruce—the class “shiek” and admirer of all the fair sex. 'I hompson, Glenn—tall, skinny, good looking, and Bozo’s friend and “blind” date advocate. Walton, Janet—always has a date, and always he’s from up State. Wiley, Ross—the torment of all the girls, most excellent (?) Spanish student, and worry of Miss Everett. Wilson, Elizabeth—drives her Ford, frets over Chemistry, but never over a certain curly haired boy. Winchester, Elizabeth—likes the fac- ulty, like’s all in general, and did have a Chrysler, but—. Broomall ’27. 27 THE KERNEL May, 1927 Class of 92 7 Visits Washington Oxford Railroad Station was cer- tainly the most crowded place in town on Wednesday morning, May 4, when thirty-four Seniors assembled there, bright and early, to make the annual trip to the capital site. Exactly at 8.46, the train pulled in and after hur- ried good-byes, they departed with Mr. McMullen as chaperon. The Oxford Seniors were accom- panied by members of Kennett High School, West Grove, Avondale, and New London, making a very merry group in all. Upon arriving at Perryville, there were six Oxford boys waiting to act as porters for the honored Seniors. After a few minutes wait, we bid them good- bye and resumed our journey. At 12.25, we arrived at Central Sta- tion, Washington, D. C., where there were busses waiting to take us sight- seeing. Rain did not stop us. After a sight-seeing tour, which con- sisted of viewing the residences of the foreign legations and prominent poli- ticians, and the memorial circles, we visited the Lincoln Memorial and the Mirror Pool, the Corcoran Art Gallery, the Red Cross Building and completed the tour by viewing the grounds of the Pan-American Building. The building itself was closed to visitors. From here we took busses to our hotel, “The Chastleton.” After dinner, we went to the Con- gressional Library and to partake of the dance all returned early—but dis- appointment loomed in the distance. We did not dance. On the second day we visited the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Much money was in full view but none of our group returned any the richer. This was the fatal day. We climbed the Washington Monument, that is with the exception of two. Maybe Mr. McMullen was right when he said, “It’s a little hard on fat people.” An that afternoon we took the wonderful trip to Mount Vernon and Arlington and returned by way of steamer. (Does F. C. love hot-dogs?) The evening was at the disposal of the party, so it was decided to attend Keith’s Theatre. The program was enjoyed by all. Friday morning we visited the Old and New National Museums, the Fish Commission and the Capitol. Accord- ing to our guide in the Capitol, “we all had a seat in Congress”; no wonder, we were the Class of ’2 7. At 2.30 sharp, we entered the busses and made our way to the station. The train left at 3.18 and we arrived in Oxford at 6.50, (by the way, one of our boys will never make an expert window dresser if he continues to break windows as he did on the home- ward journey.) sad because it was all over so soon, yet glad to be home,— for home meant ’rest for the weary.’ Olive Boyd ’2 7 Adhmsaeed Art Class As one and all are looking forward to a long vacation allow us, the art class to s y that we hope it will be a pleasant one. We feel that you are anxious to know what we have been doing this year so in this little article, if you will read carefully, you will find your desired answer. The advanced art class of 192 7, under the capable direction of Mr. Kuhns, started with a large number of members, but sad to say only five re- main. Those who are still standing together are: Everett Morris, Evelyn Sprenkle, Alice Drennen, Norman Strickland, and Erna Brown. Three of these live will leave us with the close of this school term. They have been faithful members during their en- tire High School course and we are 28 THE KERNEL sorry to see them go. We wish them the best of luck wherever they may be. Our class meets every Monday for a forty-five minute period. Although our time is short, we have managed to accomplish a few small things. One of our ambitious classmen, Everett Morris, varnished, lettered and painted four very imposing signs en- titled “Keep off the Grass.” These sign boards now adorn the front school lawn. An interesting problem which has been given to the whole class, is a poster for “Better Home’s Week.” These are turning out nicely, some novel ideas being displayed. Every person has an opportunity in this prob- lem to work out their own particular idea in an attractive manner. This however isn’t the class’ first attempt at poster making. During the year we have been called upon to do a number for different community affairs. We have answered the call by responding promptly with the new lettering pens which were provided for this year’s art course. These pens are more convenient in lettering than the brush. A greater number of posters can be completed in a shorter time by the pen method. Each individual has foraged through- out the year for material to make art scrap books. These books contain miscellaneous articles. Some are clip- pings about famous artists of the past and present, others pictures of sports, architecture, interior decoration, etc. The covers of these helpful books are of gay colored drawing paper with an original drawing on the front cover. Every year the art class has con- tributed something for the Play Festi- val held at West Chester. Our ma- terial for this year’s event has been collected. The problems which were given the class are: accented pencil outline work, costume designs, mainly sport models; posters of school events and an all over creation pattern design. We hope to make a good showing at the Festival even if we are not lucky enough to win. May, 192 7 Now that you have finished reading about us we will say good-bye but we hope to be with you, dear readers, again in next year’s Kernel. Erna Brown ----------o----------- TO THE UNKNOWN TEACHER Once there was a teacher bold, A terrible man was he: The way his questibns turned you cold As his glassy eye upon you stole Was a terrible thing to see. A terrible man was he indeed. Of countenance fierce and grim. When mounted on his famous steed. A stern old flivver of doubtful speed. No one e’er crowded him. And like the darkest midnight storm That breaks on a silent sea. His terrible scowl on his face would form, When too much noise to his ears was borne From the class—that’s you and me. His terrible voice like a death knell rings, Come tomorrow for a test prepared,” And then these words he sometimes sings, And the cowering class to its feet he brings With “Class to the board,” and none are spared. Strange ideas has he of play. Ideas on work has he, oh yes, With a written lesson every day We gayly pass the time away. We are the laboring class. He has a hard and cutting tone When he desires to use it; With Babb sit down,” or “Smith get out,” Or “Crawford, change those chairs about,” We often wish he’s lose it. Ah see the difference when he’s out To dinner, dance or party. With beauty fair, and frail no doubt. His nature softens in and out His laugh is gay and hearty. Much I’ve pondered over this. And wondered long and deep: And this is what the question is: I wonder who this fellow is— I wonder 'till I cannot sleep. DICKEY '28. ----------O----------- Lindsay W—“I hope the rain keeps up.” Jonathan Smith — “Why, how’s that?” Lindsay—“Well, if it keeps up it won’t come down.” 29 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL Junior Class Notes President.......Jas. F. Hutchison, Jr. Vice President...........Martha Russell The Class of ’28 again greet you through the Kernel. Oh yes, we’ve been busy since we last talked to you, and we have accomplished a lot. After many class meetings, we finally decided on a class ring, and the Juniors have been wearing them for several months. We’re all pleased with them, and they have been very much admired. The most important event to hap- pen this year was, of course, the Junior Prom, which is the Juniors’ farewell to the Seniors. Various com- mittees have been appointed and plans have been made. Everyone is look- ing forward to a good time, and the Juniors are going to make it the best Prom yet. We are very proud of our debating team, which won by a large majority an inter-class debate against the Seniors. The team consisted of Irvine Dickey, Carr Stata, and James Hutchi- son. The subject for debate—Resolved, that Prohibition is a success. The Juniors upheld the affirmative, and the Seniors the negative. When the trial for the Varsity debating team was held, one of our class members, Irvine Dickey, won first place. The Varsity Basketball teams have had a number of their players from our Class. Recently an inter-class track meet was held, but we were not among the highest scorers that day. In spite of all these exciting events, we have been progressing rapidly in our lessons. We finally finished study- ing debating in English class, and as a grand climax, each member of the class worked out a debate. We have been reading and studying various classical works since then, and are en- joying them greatly. Plane Geometry has been very hard, but interesting. A large num- Treasurer........Elizabeth Hindman Secretary..........Irvine R. Dickey ber of the class are planning to con- tinue mathematics next year. In His- tory we are still learning about United States before our time. In Spanish, we are now learning how to write let- ters. These will prove useful to us, if we should ever happen to have a Span- ish friend. We have met our doom in Physics; however we’re struggling on and doing our best to master electric- ity, which seems to be the hardest sub- ject. We are expecting great results from our Commercial Juniors when they go out into the world. They have all been doing splendid work, several of them having won certificates and pins as typing awards. We, the Junior Class, wish to say “Farewell, and good luck” to the Seniors. We are sorry to have you leave us, and we shall miss you, but we rejoice with you that you have at- tained your goal after years of patient work. May success always be with you! Next year we’ll meet you, readers, as Seniors of O. H. S. We hope we shall make our Alma Mater as proud of the Class of ’28 as she is of the Class of '2 7. Mabel Clement. ---------o---------- Customer—Do you keep stationery? Floor Walker—No madam, we do move occasionally. t t t t Miss Koch—What part of speech is nose ? Irvine D.—None. You speak with your mouth. t t t t Bill Bailey—When you are at the door saying good-night to Fanny, did it ever dawn upon you—? Joe Leeke—No, I never stayed that late. 32 THE KERNEL May, 192 7 President..................William Bailey Secretary................Ralph Grier Vice President................John Kimble Treasurer................Erna Brown The Sophomore Ship is nearing the greatest rock on its journey—the June finals and we are waiting—(does Time fly?) most hopefully, a few hopeless- ly, but all waiting for our reports to see whether next year we will be deck hands on the Sophomore Ship or first mates on the Junior Liner. We have a very large bouquet to give the Seniors for the excellent en- tertainment they gave us, “Peg O’ My Heart,” with congratulations on its ex- cellence, Seniors! May it be our aim to do as well, can we make it better? The English Literary Society has disorganized but not before Section II paid back Section I with a two-act play—“Christmas in Finnigan’s Flats.” Miss Koch was our stage director which accounts for quite a bit of its success. We also had charge of Chapel on Washington’s Birthday. Speeches were given by Erna Brown, Anne Gorman, Vida Edwards and Frances McGovern. Songs, a piano solo by Norman Strick- land, and Janet Walton gave us the words of a new school song to the tune of “Yankee Rose” which was received with much pleasure. This completed our efforts which, by the ‘hand” we got, seemed to be appreciated by the students. Although Hymen is soon to claim a worthy student in Miss Everitt, we wish to thank her for all her worries with us through Caesar, but we as yet don’t know if Caesar was a physician or plain road builder when we read that “Caesar made his roads from Gaul stones.” Algebra has not been such a worry to us this year as when we first started, although of course we had some bumps. Biology is so unique, marvelous and full of knowledge that we all enjoy it, but, depending on the mood of our instructor, we either are very intelli- gent or terrified to blankness of mem- ory. Nevertheless we count Biology as one, if not the favorite study. A student of Bookkeeping says the Sophomore section is doing very well due to Miss Brabson’s interest and their love of the work. But, knowing Miss Brabson’s personality, we could not do otherwise. Section 1, in History, all feel like Pris- oners of the Bastile on hot days and al- most daily one portion “goes to the board” seeming punishment to us but really it is brilliant on the part of Mr. Weaver. English—Miss Koch—those two combi- nations either make forty minutes full of laughter, long finals or some interesting discussion. A most interesting historical classic, A Tale of Two Cities,” has proven with its intense plot and its setting, The French Revolution, which joined History and English together for a few weeks. Now we are all memorizing speeches for the Declamation Contest. In poetry all our minds seem to run in the same selec- tion—“Le’Envoi” and If”—we choose them for their theme and poetry—not their length (believe it or not). Three Sophomores have made their let- ter in Basketball—namely: Oma Fae Van Pelt, Dick Dickinson, and Joe Leeke. Speaking of letters, several of our movie- going students were sadly disappointed in the film “The Scarlet Letter” as it had been rumored the picture was of College Life with a sub title of “How Hester won Her A.” In the track meet held between the classes we got second place and in Union- ville meet. Joe Leeke won Oxford first place in the half mile relay. This concludes the summary of our class doings of the year “26-27” except for a wish of all the luck that may be had for the Seniors in their future undertaking in Life. You will be missed, may others as worthy fill your places in O. H. S. and may the Freshmen model themselves after our class, surely they know what shining examples we were (?) Why compose a long, parting speech? We will meet again next autumn so we’ll say “So long,” a few months is only “so long” until we meet again. Norman Strickland ”29.” 35 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL Freshmen Note: President.................John Gibson Vice President.... Keen Winterbottom “Where are the Green Preps?” you ask. Well, we are still here but we aren’t new anymore nor do we still provide amusement for the upper classmen. We have in reality, adapt- ed ourselves successfully to the routine of high school life. We are very proud of those mem- bers of our class who so distinguished it by their good work done on the varsity basket ball team. One week in March we were called upon to entertain in chapel. We were postponed as that week was Beethoven week. Even at that, the Freshmen took part as Margaret Cannon and Beatrice Wig gave interesting talks on Beethoven and his works. The pro- gram was made more enjoyable by several selections from Beethoven, played on the victrola. the next week was Freshman week and some members of the class read from the Bible each day while others took part in the chapel entertainment. Many thanks are due Miss Koch for helping us to arrange and give a pleas- ing and varying program, which re- A NEW ELEMENT—MAN Symbol: Man. A so-called member of the hu- man family, often a species of nut. A non-metallic, gaseous element. Occurrence: Exists within easy reach of woman, exists in two states, the free state and the combined state. Those of the combined state are recognized by their freshness. Physical Properties: Body by mistake, with vacuum top any size, any color. Brilli- ant yellow streak in many speci- mens. Rather tough and bitter. Pliable if worked right. Heats rapidly and when properly treat- ed often melts. Treasurer.............Betty Passmore Secretary.........Loretta Hoenninger viewed events of the month. We have lately been studying debat- ing and argument in English and hope we will be able to contribute material toward a debating team in the future. An Inter-class athletic meet was held last week and although we came in fourth we are looking forward to the development of some good track men and all-around athletes. Another event of last week was the photographing of the class pictures. While looking through the Kernel you have probably seen us before closing the cover. If we look dignified or solemn don’t blame us, we were only posing, and too, we are not used to being photo- graphed every day. P. S. (Overheard on the school steps) Mr. Ochs, pleasantly: “Look this way and you’ll see a pretty little dickey bird. Freshie. brilliant and impatient: “How foolish! Expose the plate and let’s get this over with.” Marcia Kelly ’30. Chemical Properties: Sparks in the moonlight and is most active in the dark. Easily attracted. Most attractive when affiliated with gold, or diamond rings. Reacts violently when in contact with powder. Fresh varieties have alluring ways. Note: “Highly explosive when not con- sidered the most important ele- ment. Flatter it!” ----------o---------- Barber—“Getting pretty thin on top, sir. Ever use our Miracle Hair- growine ? ” Johnny Baer—“Oh, no! It wasn’t that that did it.” 38 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL We are almost at the close of an- other year and the end of our High School life. We are looking forward, but not without regrets, to the time when we will be among the Alumni. The Easter holidays brought with them some of the former graduates of O. H. S. and was a reminder of others who left their names indelibly forever here. Gilbert Kelly of ’26. Although Kelly is too bashful to tell us, we know he is doing tine work at Weslyan Col- lege. Emma McGovern and Elizabeth Keene, also graduates of last year, came home from West Chester Normal School for the holidays. Henry Hoffman of the Class of ’20 has resumed his studies at the Univer- sity of Penn. George and Chester Passmore have both returned to their work at this Univ. Esther Herr ’26 is completing her initial year at Irving College where she is taking up the Secretarial Course. John Ware who is attending the University of Penn, spent his Easter vacation with his parents in Florida. A trip to Elkton proved eventful to Maryon Barnett who before leaving changed her name to Mrs. John Win- chester. Sara McCullough ’21 has accepted a position of teaching in the Grammar Dept, of the O. H. S. Helen Kirk ’24 expects to teach in the Commercial Dept, of Kennett High next year. The position is being va- cated by Miss Violet Barben who has become'Mrs. Nicely. Helen Ferguson has returned to Millersville State Normal where she is taking up a teacher’s course. Violet Brabson ’18 is still teaching in the Commercial Dept, of O. H. S. but we fear Cupid is hiding very near- by. Ruth Wescott ’18 is attending the Philadelphia School of Art. Elizabeth Reburn ’23 is now Mrs. Ira Griffith of Chaddsford, Pa. Charles Kimble ’26 and Norman Burke of the same Class have both re- turned to the Univ. of Delaware after spending the holidays at home. They are doing good work at this institution. Mabel Hindman and Mary Russell are continuing their good work at Wooster College in Ohio. And now dear readers we must say farewell, and we hope the Class of ’27 will add honors to the records already made by the Alumni. Betty Barnett ----------o---------- THE ALUMNI BANQUET The Alumni Banquet held in the Gymnasium of the school on April 16, 192 7, was quite a festive affair. The Gym was beautifully dressed in purple and gold, while the bountifully laid table was decorated with contrasting colored Hyacinths. After the crowd of Alumni and guests marched down to the dinner at 6.30 o’clock, all joined in singing ' “America,” after which Rev. W. H. Reeves asked the blessing of Heaven upon the guests. (Continued on pagt 42) 40 KKKNKL STAFF TKAFK TKAM DEBATING ( LI 15 May, 1927 THE KERNEL (Continued from page 40) Miss Violet Brabson acted as Presi- dent, and gave quite an interesting speech after which Toasts were given by live other members of the Alumni. John McCullough, class of 1920, of the Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Staff, was Toastmaster. He gave a tine talk telling of the time passed since his tirst Alumni Banquet, and of his experiences in life. Mrs. Helen Wheeler representing the class of 1910 told us how glad she was to see the Alumni Association pro- gressing as it was and hoped that it ever should. Mrs. Wheeler has at- tended every Banquet since her first one in 1910. Miss Catharine Leeke of our class of 192 7 extended appreciation to the Alumni for the cordial welcome of our class, considering us as members of the Association. Mrs. Cecil Reynolds of the class of 1890, gave a most pleasing Toast. She tried to tell us that she was stage struck, but we knew different when we listened to her interesting talk. She spoke of events of her schooldays, which had a most pleasant effect upon all. Mr. Gilbert Kelly, of the class of 1926, aroused the interest of all by giving a brief synopsis of his school life from the first grade up to the pres- ent day. He gave us some of the hard knocks you run up against at college, but grin' and bear it all and don’t let them talk down your old O. H. S. After the meal and all were feeling very good, the evening speaker was introduced, but he needed no introduc- tion as he was Prof. F. G. Gaige of Millersville State Normal School. His speech was exceedingly interesting; he spoke of the great teachers of the world and of loyalty to school and friends. Of course he kept everybody laughing with his humorous little jokes. Prof. Gaige is known in Oxford and far around as a wonderful speaker, and has gained the favor of many people through his talks in the High School last winter. After the speaker had finished and many songs were sung, a business meeting was held and the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. J. C. Reynolds; Vice-president, Miss V. L. Brabson; Secretary, Miss Sara McCul- lough; Treasurer, Mrs. Edna Reynolds. Last but not least was the dancing. The music was furnished by a Wilm- ington Orchestra. Everybody enjoy- ed themselves and adjourned at 12 o’clock planning to meet again next year. Ada Anderson ’2 7. ---------o---------- THE JOLLY JUNIORS Most popular—l. Martha Russell, “Martie.” 2. Elizabeth Hindman, “Betty.” Niftiest ' dressers—1. Catharine Babb, “Kitty.” 2. Gertrude Martindale, “Gertie.” Sweetest girl—Mabel Clement, “Clem.” Champion typist—Cora Leonard. Prettiest — Gwendolyn Thompson, “Gwen.” Class Pal—Artemus M e n o u g h “Artie.” Athletic boys—1. James Hutchison, “Jimmy.” 2. Frank Grubb, “Grubby.” Class Wit—Richard Hoenninger “Dick.” Star Cicero student—Mary Oswald, “Pat.” Most original—Wells Van Pelt, “Son- ny.” Cutest smiles—Mary Slauch, “Dimples” Our future business man—Fred Rey- burn. Our Gley Roy lassie—Alma Scotten. Class orators—1. Carr Stata. 2. Jonathan Smith. Class Poet—Irvine Dickey, “Irvie.” Star Espanol Student—Stanley Craw- ford. Our budding stenographers—I. Cath- arine Smith. 2. Ann Reyburn. 3. Jennie Peters. 4. Pauline McGar- vey. 5. Elsie Massey. Cur future vocalist—Dorothy Gray “Dot.” • The funniest—James Broomall “Pitsie.” By Gladys Boyd. 42 KVUA rUVf I AH M8 VSI SAC)H � � ( )m M H A Ai) SHHHVH.U May, 192 7 THE KERNEL ATHLETICS: Basketball Metes After a successful soccer season, which you heard about in the last edi- tion of “The Kernel,” all the boys turned their thoughts to basketball, which is the main sport of Oxford High School. Coach Schmidt set the first night for practice and on that night twenty- two boys appeared in uniform down in the new gym. After laying down all the training rules, Mr. Schmidt pro- ceeded to drill the boys for what later proved to be a very successful season. With practice every night it was but a short time until the team was going strong. Eighteen games were scheduled; the first of these being Cochranville. This proved to be a very easy game for Ox- ford which ended in a score of 74-14. Elkton was next with another vic- tory for Oxford with a score of 11-10. Then the tide changed on the night that the team motored to Parkesburg. The game was fast and furious, but Oxford had to acknowledge a defeat to Parkesburg with a score of 29-10. St. Agnes gave Oxford a very hard and fast game, but Oxford came out on top with the small score of 18-17. Another defeat was thrown upon Oxford at Coatesville with a score of 2 7-22. It was in this game that Cap- tain “Bill” Hutchison was hurt and due to this injury was unable to play during a large part of the remaining season. Elkton and Unionville were next and both these games proved to be easy victories for Oxford with scores 72-8 and 31-10. Two more defeats were thrown upon Oxford. The first one being Manor with a score of 3 7-23 and the other one was with our old rival, Ken- nett, with a score of 18-17. From this time on Oxford lost but one game out of the ten remaining games of the season, thus closing a very successful season. Coach Schmidt was more than pleased with the result of the season and the boys who are returning next year are very sorry too that Mr. Schmidt is leaving this year. Summary of Scores Oxford 74 Cochranville ........ 14 Oxford 11 Elkton ............. 10 Oxford 10 Parkesburg........... 29 Oxford 18 St. Agnes ............17 Oxford 2 2 Coatesville ......... 27 Oxford 72 Elkton ............... 8 Oxford 23 Manor ............... 37 Oxford 3 1 Unionville .......... to Oxford 18 Kennett ............. 19 Oxford 49 Unionville .......... 14 Oxford 16 Downingtown ......... 13 Oxford 34 St. Agnes.............17 Oxford 22 Parkesburg........... 43 Oxford 63 Kennett .............. 7 Oxford 34 Univ. of Del. Fresh... 17 Oxford 2 7 Downingtown ............ 2 1 Oxford 3 1 Coatesville ......... 26 Oxford 35 Manor ............... 18 Oxford 612 Opponents...............394 Individual Scoring John Baer......................... 138 points Captain “Bill” Hutchison. ..110 points Dick Dickinson..................... 77 points Dickey Hutchison ........... 74 points Glenn Thompson..................... 69 points Joe Leeke.......................... 54 points Frank Grubb....................... 49 points Pete Watterson ............. 22 points Van Pelt ................... 11 points Jimmy Hutchison ............. 8 points The following are letter men: John Baer, Captain “Bill” Hutchison, Dick- ey Hutchison, and Glenn Thompson, who graduate this year; and Dick Dickinson, Joe Leeke and Frank Grubb are the letter men returning next year. F. G. -------o------ Smith—“Come over quick, Doq! One of the twins is sick!” Dr. Wilson—“Which one?” Smith—“Well, you know the one that looks like the other one? Well, it’s the other one.” 44 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM May, 192 7 THE KERNEL Girls’ Basketball Metes 1926-21 The O. H. S. Girls Basket Ball Team feel that they have had a very successful season, even though we did not win the championship this year. We have played sixteen games, win- ning ten, losing five, and tying one. We have been beaten by Coatesville twice and West Chester once. This gives Oxford third place in the League of Chester County High Schools. The schedule was started by a vic- tory over Parkesburg on their own floor, December 14. This proved to be a very interesting game with lots of “pep” back of both teams. Score 28-18. On New Year’s Night, the first game was played in the O. H. S. new gymnasium against the Alumnae. At the end of the allotted time, the score was 18-18. By special permission the girls played five more minutes with a victory for the High School Girls 21-19. Janet Walton, our captain, hurt her ankle in this game and was unable to play for three weeks. January 4 was the day on which we were beaten at Coatesville. Little Anne Hindman, who is our sub for- ward, played in the stead of Walton, but she, being only a Freshman and new in Basket Ball was able to make only one field goal. E. Sprenkle was put out of the game by making a great number of technical fouls. We had several good reasons for losing this game f 2-26. On January 7, we journeyed to West Chester, where we took our sec- ond defeat to the tune of 15-24. Again, on January 14 we were beaten by Steven’s High School Girls 24-26. Manor Girls were ready to play us on January 21. This game ended in a tie 2 5-25. We think this quite re- markable since they are the Cham- pions of Lancaster County and beat us twice last year. We were still unac- companied by Janet Walton. The week of January 25 proved to be victorious for us. We first beat Unionville, at home, 42-9, and then Kennett, away, 22-19. The latter game is said to be the most interesting of the season, it being a clean and hard fought game. Our injured player joined us this week and played till the end of the season. We beat Unionville for the second time, February 1. Downingtown girls were the next to be defeated 48-24. These were both easy prey for O. H. S. On February 11, we were met by defeat once more, on Steven’s High floor. This was a hard fought game. Oxford had the lead at first, but soon fell behind. E. Sprenkle was fouled out for the second time during the sea- son. The final score 28-30. On February 22, Parkesburg came to Oxford believing that they were go- ing to win, but were disappointed, after a hard fought game, with a score of 32-30. Kennett also was defeated for the second time, this season, by a terrible score of 37-23. Coatesville came to Oxford, March 4, and beat us 24-17. Walton and Hindman did their regular “star” play- ing and were able to get around those awful guards of Coatesville’s. Our centers did exceptionally well, while our guards were doing their best. Every one said that Oxford could beat them if we played them again. March 1 1, we beat Downingtown again 28-8. March 15 was our last game of the season with a glorious victory over Manor High. We beat them 28-14. We felt so proud of ourselves, for the fact that Manor was defeated at last, by us and that we lead a victory for the last game of the season. Our wonderful team was as follows: Janet Walton ..................Forward Elizabeth Hindman ............Forward Artemis Menough ................Center Mae Marlin ................Side-Center Thora Sprenkle...................Guard Evelyn Sprenkle ................Guard 46 THE KERNEL May, 192 7 Subs: Oma Fae Van Pent, Anne Hindman, Mabel Johnson. Oxford will lose three of the above people for their team by graduation, but have good prospects for next year. Those who arre leaving are Janet Wal- ton, forward; Evelyn Sprnkle, guard; and Mabel Johnson, sub-center. A banquet was given in honor of the Basket Ball teams of O. H. S. April 4. We had wonderful eats, after which Dr. Holcombe gave us an ad- dress on “The Value of Athletics.” John Thompson also gave a talk. Mr. McMullen was toast master. The table was decorated with white carnations and pink sweet peas. These were divided among the girls of the team and their coach, Miss Silver. We all had an enjoyable time, thanks to the Athletic Association and the School Board. After Basket Ball season we elected a manager for next year; also one for hockey. Miss “Betfy” Hindman, has been re-elected for Basket Ball and Miss Martha Russell has been chosen for hockey. With these two capable girls, we feel thhat Oxford will have successful and victorious teams in both sports. With best wishes for success next year and always, 1 close. Evelyn H. Sprenkle ’27. -----------o--------- ASSEMBLY Wednesday! Fourth Period! How we all look anxiously forward to that time. Miss Landis has faith- fully devoted her time to arrange in- teresting programs each week. It would be difficult to tell you of each delightful time we have had however a few can not go unheeded. The townsmen have been very faithful in responding to requests to appear be- fore us. Rev. Russell addressed the student body recently in a very enjoy- able way. He related to us a few of his fascinating experiences after leav- ing college. He left with us the plea to do right under all conditions in life. Easter week, the Commercial Depart- ment entertained us with a short play, “The Trailer.” Everyone took his part exceedingly well, the credit of their training being given to Miss Brab- son. The four classes have had their turn of a program. Perhaps the most in- teresting and humorous one, was that of the Freshmen. They had the sym- pathy of the Sophomores who know from recent experience what it is to stand before that ocean of smiling faces and attempt to speak. But next year, Freshmen no longer, they too can sit back and laugh. The Debating Team, the members of which are a credit to the school, proved their abil- ity one morning in assembly. The problem set forward was, Resolved: Prohibition has been a success. When the last speaker had taken his seat, it was difficult to decide which side was the better. Last of all, we have been able thru the efforts of Mr. McMullen to have two widely known lecturers visit the school. They not only in- creased our knowledge by their lec- tures but with their extensive exhibi- tions. Just a few more weeks of school and then its doors will be closed. To some of us for a vacation, to the Seniors—forever. We shall miss them at all times but mostly in Assem- bly period. We shall take this time to thank them all for their individual help to make that period a success. May their lives be as happy in the fu- ture as they have made ours hereto- fore. Although they will no longer attend school here, they are heartily invited to come back and visit our Assembly at their will. Good luck to them all. A. J. G. ’29. ----------o---------- “Papa,” asked little Willie, “Why do they call it the mother tongue?” “Well,” answered father, “just ob- serve who uses it the most.” t t t t Man is but a worm. He comes along, wiggles about a bit, then some chicken gets him. 47 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL 4 Mt Jk. A. i IS. I). HUTCHISON Hijili Scorer Inter- lass Track Meet TRACK NOTES The track team is very busy getting in condition for the season which they have just entered. Having only a few boys to report for the team, they have to work hard in order to enter in the events. The track team will go to the Penn Relays, University of Delaware, West Chester Play Festival and the Frank- lin and Marshall Academy meet. Inter-Class Meet The inter-class meet was held on April 20, with all the classes having their teams in condition to win. The one hundred yard dash was won by D. Hutchison ’27, first; J. Baer ’27, second; and C. Stata ’28, third. High jump won by Thompson ’2 7, 5’6”; second, Baer, ’27, 5’4”, and third. Van Pelt. The two-twenty yard dash won by D. Hutchison ’27; second, Stata ’28; and third, Baer ’27. Broadjump won by Wiley ’27, 16’6£”; second, D. Hutchison ’27, 16’ 6” and third, Van Pelt ’28, 15’6”. 880 dash won by Leeke ’29. second, Gillingham ’30; tliird, Wiley ’2 7. Pole Vault won bv Baer ’2 7, eight foot; second, Woodworth ’29; third. Van Pelt ’28. One Mile relay won by the Seniors (D. Hutchison, Baer, Thompson, and Wiley) second, Sophomores; and third. Freshman. Points scored: 1. Seniors 41 2. Sophomores 11 3. Juniors 7 4. Freshman 4 UNICNVILLE MEET The Oxford Track Team went to Unionville on Friday, April 22, and entered in three events. Joe Leeke won the half-mile run, running the best race in the meet. D. Hutchison won second place in the broad jump with 16 feet 9£ inches with Unionville taking first place with 17 feet 10 inches. The relay team having a handicap placed fourth. This meet was held in a cold rain therefore the contestants did not have a fair chance to show what they could do. The following men belong to the track team:-—Baer, Thompson, Leeke, Baily, Gillingham and D. Hutchison. S.-D. H. ’27. -------------o McMullen—Know anything about Shakespeare’s works? Margaret F—No, what kind of a factory is it? 48 SOCCER TKAM INTER-CLASS TRACK MEET May, 192 7 THE KERNEL €©mmm eroa! Notes Once more you will hear of our achievements as the commercial de- partment of O. H. S. We are all progressing rapidly in shorthand and typewriting. Everyone in the typewriting class has received an award from some of the companies and some have silver pins. We are working hard to bring back the cup from West Chester again this year. Two of our students, Olive Boyd and Betty Winchester, received honor- able mention in a typewriting contest at Port Deposit, Md. Even though they won no prizes, we are quite proud of them. The commercial department enter- tained the school in chapel on April 13 with: Poem—written by Edith Galloway— read by Myra Moore. Play in three acts—“The Trailer of Errors.” Characters: Mr. A. B. Jackson, a broker....... ...................Charles Burger Mis ; Ima Careless, a stenographer .................Betty Winchester Miss 1. M. Vain, a stenographer. .. . ....................Betty Barnett Mrs. Meek, Ruth’s mother. . ...... ...................Mildred Gifting The Hoitiae and The Home and School League, one of the most successful organizations in our community, has done many things for the school. This wonderful or- ganization has accomplished much. They have given to our school a Vic- trola and two gas ranges. The plan of giving a plant to the room having the largest representation of parents present has proved very successful and has brought out the parents which made the meetings more interesting. The Home and School League had a Parent’s Day at School. This added another stepping stone in their work. Ruth Meek, a stenographer.......... .................Dorothy Morton Miss Just Right, a stenographer. . . ......................Olive Boyd Lena Genester, a stenographer. . . . .................Mabel Johnson Carrie Bundles, a stenographer. . . . .................Frances Costello Billy, a trailer of errors......... .................Howard Dickinson Lily, a trailer of errors.......... ..................Edith Galloway Song, bv school.......“Merry Heart” In spite of our school activities we have not forgotten our social affairs for we enjoyed “feasts and celebra- tions” before holidays of Christmas and Easter this year. We are now planning a summer picnic which will “wind up” our social times when we will all be together at O. H. S. To the undergraduates, we leave you our greatest hopes for success in your school work. To Miss Violet Brabson, our teacher, we hope to show our appreciation of all her good work and instructions by making a name for ourselves in the world. And to you, Kernel readers, we are sorry to say that we are leaving you, but we will meet you later in the business world. Edith Galloway ’2 7. They observed Health Day, thereby, benefitting the children, parents, home, school, and community. They have subscribed for the Child Welfare Mag- azine. The Alumni Banquet which was given on April 16, was served by the League. The Convention at Downingtown was widely represented having a large percentage of Oxford delegates pres- ent. Through the influence and efforts of the Home and School League a Jap- anese student from Swarthmore was procured to speak at the March meet- 50 THE KERNEL May, 192 7 ing on “Japan’s Attitude towards America.” Something we may look forward to is the offering of a prize of five dollars to the best all-around student. The student will be judged on the following points:— 1. Athletic Attainment 2. Scholarship 3. Oratory 4. Debating 5. Attendance 6. Influence for good 7. Leadership 8. Attitude 9. Deportment 10. Punctuality 11. Dramatics 12. Personal Appearance 13. Art 14. Music 15. Responsibility 16. Wise use of time 17. Cooperation 18. Morals 19. Manners 20. School spirit 21. Loyalty 22. Honesty 23. Respect for right of others 24. Regard for property 25. Courage How can we ever show our grat- itude to this valuable organization which has taken such a great interest in our welfare? Loretta Hoenninger ’30. -------o-------- HEALTH DAY On May 2, 192 7, a May-Day, Health-Day program was given in the Oxford High School Gymnasium. In the afternoon they held a baby clinic, at which they thoroughly ex- amined seventy children between the ages of two years and six years. That included the children who will start to school next fall. The three Doctors from Oxford, Barry, Wilson, and Holcombe were there and each one had his own trained nurse to assist him in the examinations. The dentists, Dr. Ewing, Dr. Roe, and Dr. Patterson examined the teeth. Dr. Kelly and Dr. Hanna examined the eyes of the children. Miss Nesbitt the Oxford Community Nurse was there doing her duty as usual. After the examination of the chil- dren there was a very interesting pro- gram given. The fifth and sixth grades gave a health play in honor of Health-Day. The third and fourth grades then entertained with a very pretty dance which added very much to the attraction of the program. After that the seventh and eighth grade pupils welcomed in the month of May by beautifully dancing round the May pole and entwining it with beautiful colored crepe paper. Cho- Cho, the health clown, then spoke to a very attentive audience. He told many things about the health of children and many of the mothers were wonderfully pleased with the many suggestions which he set before them. Cho-Cho also interested the children for, like other clowns, he knew many pranks. The pupils from Union School of Lower Oxford Township were also present. Their teacher is Miss Sara McCullough of Oxford. It is estimat- ed that the total number in attendance was between live and six hundred. This is the first time that the Oxford people have observed Health-Day. We are glad to say we can count it a great success. The leaders have been re- ceiving congratulations on the wonder- ful program and the arrangement. We hope that this work will continue in Oxford in the future. Vera Roop ’27 ----------o--------- He—I’ve had this car for years and never had a wreck. She—You mean you’ve had this wreck for years and never had a car. t t i t Carr Stata—I want you all to make yourselves at home. 1 am at home and I wish you all were. i i i t Bruce S.—“Will you have pie, sir? ” Customer—“Is it customary? ” Bruce—“No, it’s apple.” 51 May, 1927 THE KERNEL Tuesday’s Radio Program MAY 32, 1937 LINDSEY WEBSTER ANNOUNCING STATION O. HL S. 6:30—The class of 192 7, O. H. S., is celebrating its first reunion in 10 years. Speaker of the eve- ning is the Honorable Walter Crow Anderson, the politician of Scrogy. The Toastmaster, Prof. Ross Eckman Wiley, Principal of Tweedale Acad- emy for Boy’s ascending and descending Fool’s Hill, intro- duces first Mrs. Steamboat Bill, the former Miss Janet Walton, who talks on the sub- ject “The First Fifty Pounds are the Hardest to Lose.” (Miss Betty Barnett now leaves the room overcome by embarrassment.) 7:00—Miss Olivoilia Boydenskeruski now gives a Ballet Dance, beautifully costumed, accom- panied by Lovey’s (Scott’s) Orchestra, composed of Dick Hoenninger, playing on the linoleum, Melvin Anderson, playing traps with much pep and enthusiasm, and John Gib- son playing the Jew’s Harp. 7:15—Please stand by: Topics of the Day. Stanley Crawford, in the record time of 24 hours, swam, with the famous Craw- ford Crawl the incredible dis- tance of the breadth of the Little Octoraro. Jonathan Smith, the head Radio Report- er, just brought in the news. Another item: Bruce Stallard, champion golfer, just made the nineteen holes of the Tome Golf Course in fifteen strokes. 7:20—Miss Eva Wolfe gives a talk on the “Shortest Way to a Man’s Heart.” We may all profit by this as Miss Wolfe has had wide and varied experience. 7:45—Mrs. Evelyn Reisler Bluebeard, sings now a duet entitled “When the Banana Skins are Falling I’ll Come Skidding Back to You.” She registers much feeling in this song of pathos, and is encored. She responds with a cheery little number—“God Be With You Till We Meet Again.” 8:00—With a sympathetic speech, Senator Irvine R. Dickey, Jr., awards the 6-year-old son of John Baer to his father for six months at the end of which the child must go back to its di- vorced mother. 8:15—Miss Dorothy Gray, successor to Elinor Glyn, is reviewing her latest book, entitled “Love and Kisses,” which she will sell cheap to anyone desiring an autographed copy, as she hasn’t made any sales yet and she is quite hard up. The hero, a Blooming Dutchboy, is Master A. B. Leib, who again lives those romantic days of his youth, under the flaming pen of Miss Gray, colored as only she can tell it. 8:45—Monsieur Everett Morris re- turns from Paris with his little French bride, Cherie Lefevre, after a season of reviewing the models of Crawford, Meloney and Menough. He gives a fine little talk on the “Destruc- tion of Women’s Dress.” 9:15—We are now broadcasting from the “Arena” between the fifth and sixth houses of the famous Ten Row. A Prize Fight is scheduled between Battling Kid Reburn (Clyde) and Hur- ricane Hutch. The referee 52 THE KERNEL May, 192 7 Miss Eater Koch, is distantly familiar to our class mates. Silhoutted against the door we see a better fight than this, featuring Jerry Leib and Bobby McMullen. Some important fistic fans of the audience are Hope Shivery, the recent winner in the International Beauty Con- test, and Myra Moore, World’s Champion Typist. Dr. Dick- ey Hutchison with Head Nurse, Betty Winchester, have ring- side seats in case of emerg- ency. Wolfred Henderson is handy as Ambulance Driver if needed. Miss Margaret Broom- all, formerly of Oxford, is here as a reporter to the Daily Dis- tress. Incidentally, both fighters have their wives for trainers. Mrs. Hutchison, the former Ruth Kimble, and Mrs. Re- burn, the former Edith Gallo- way. As we knew them in High School, this gives the fighters excellent practice. The most prominent rooter is Miss Vera Roop, who is now Pro- fessor of Mathematics at Uni- versity of Bull Run. -10:00—Dream Daddy, impersonated by Johnny Kimble, now tells the story “W'hose Little Girl are You ? ” Station O. H. S. now signing off at 10.30 P. M. Margaret Brinton Janet Walton Catharine Leeke ----------o--------- John Kimble—Have you got a cigarette? Ross Wiley—Lots of them, thanks. t t t t “Love,” defined by Margaret Broomall: Love is an itch around the heart that you can’t scratch. t t t t “Doc” Anderson’s theory—“Every time a girl steps out in the rain she is bound to get water on the knee.” JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION The annual Junior Reception to the Seniors was held in the gymnasium, Friday evening, May 13, by the class of 1928, at 8:00 P.'M. We are welcomed by the Junior class and then presented to members of the faculty, Mr. Lieb, Mr. Miller, and Miss Silver. The President of the Junior class gave a speech of welcome. The re- ply to this was given by our president Catharine Leeke. The next feature was an original playlet, “Tell Me Another,” given by the Junior class, dedicated to the Senior class. A farewell address was given by Mr. Schmidt who, we are sorry to say is leaving Oxford, after which he pre- sented to the boys of Basketball, Soc- cer, and Track teams their letters. Miss Silver then gave the girls their O’s for Basketball and Hockey. Let- ters were also given to the debating team, by the coach Miss Koch. Next came the presentations to the Seniors, some of them were very hu- morous, but they will nevertheless be remembered and appreciated by each one of us. The school song was then sung, fol- lowed by the Old Oxford Yell, with which probably most of you are by this time familiar. Dancing began about 9:30, with ex- cellent music by the Lincoln Orches- tra; also one member of the ochestra gave us an idea as to how the Charles- ton should be done. Card games were furnished for those who did not care for dancing. The gymnasium was beautifully decorated in Blue and White, very unique and afforded a novel and clever effect. Refreshments were served at 10:00 P. M. and, I am sure an enjoy- able time was spent by all. Best wishes are extended by the class of ’2 7 to those, who gave us such a pleasant farewell and will soon fol- low in our footsteps. Good Luck and all prosperity to the class of ’28. Hope Shivery ’27 53 May, 192 7 THE KERNEL Unknown ©Ibsewer I pull my cloak closely around me, and like some transparent vision 1 linger near the students. I will relate a day’s experience. Early in the morning I see Betty Barnett, and Peg Broomall on their way to class, wound up as usual. The chief theme of conversation is “Tony of Chatwood.” Sounds like some kind of a Movie! 1 wonder? I notice also that Melvin Anderson is very partial to Sophomores, but it is evident that Helen Miller is the mag- net, and not the fact that it is our sister class. Bruce Stallard says he hears the city calling. It is really the voice of the city in the personage of Kitty Babb. From the thundering herd or eighty Freshmen, 1 can solve many questions. Dot Sharpe, Anne Hindman, Loretta Hoenninger, and Frances Heesters are always together—1 have tried to solve the inexplicable mystery, and Ross Wiley says it must be—Si Eckman. When 1 look around study hall, hid- den by the dignified Mr. Lieb, I see Joe Leeke casting ardent glances across the room, and as Fanny Pass- more is sitting there in one of her many poses, I believe she is the object of retrospection. Johnny Kimbel must learn his rank, I fear he and Walter Anderson are a form of pest to Jinny Walton. Over in Commercial room, Betty Winchester fights for the faculty— Betty isn’t a grind, so I wonder? ? ? ? Olive Boyd, always headed for some place, and hurrying like a fire engine, breathlessly says, “Kirky did this and Kirky did that.” 1 used to hear the same boy saying, “Olive did this, etc.” Brint says lawyers are most honored men, just look at the well known men, formerly lawyers, and there’s Darrow too. May Irvine be more judicious than the said Darrow. Grubby is always talking athletics. I fear, though, the “Athletic Attrac- tion” is Betty Hindman. Gladys Boyd almost swore herself a Nun when—I can not tell on demure Gladys. Bozo Baer consumes more writing paper than is lawful. I’ll bet the mails between Oxford and West Ches- ter are heavy. Bozo has been stiff. I believe someone left his foot in his shoe when he bid “Jack” goodnite. They say “still water runs deep,” and Betty Johnson is proof. Some- one said they saw her sitting—on an old bench one day. Ssssshhhh!!!! Called to judgment in the hall near “lab”—David Holt. I have been told that the pike is wearing out from New London to Edward’s home on the lime- stone. The “Club” (it exists) quite fre- quently mentions a Pontiac. Martie Russell, however, is the only member who is honored with a front seat. Nancy Ridgely appears demure. I see her in the hall, but Wiley is always lauding her active praises. Also I see that a certain pretty Junior is fond of a Chrysler roadster, but I believe the contents are just as interesting. Eh? But hark! The bell for dismissal has rung. The solemn hour awaits. 1 must leave or else 1 will turn to but- ter. Adieu! ---------• -------- Love is like taking a picture; you never know how it will turn out. t t t t City Boy (looking at first wind mill) : Gee, Uncle Tom, that’s some electric fan you have out there for cooling the cows. t t t t Judge (at conclusion of trial) — “Not guilty,” the case is dismissed. Abe Buzzard—Boss, des 1 have to return de chickens? t t t t Schmidt—When and where was Lincoln shot? Dick Hutchison—April 14 in the back. 54 THE KERNEL May, 192 7 “IF” With apologies to Kipling. If you can concentrate when all about you Are yelling; cheers for Oxford’s famous teams; If you can see them get along without you Nor rend the air with soul-despair- ing screams; If you can talk and never get an answer And never lose your temper or be peeved— Or have a date with a nifty little dancer And hold your tongue when this is not believed; If you can dream on pies and cakes and pickles Nor see your whole ancestral tree— Or walk when all are riding ‘cycles, And laugh with them when they all smile to see— If you can talk with Stata and with Stallard, Yet keep your Northern accent just the same; If you don’t blush whene’er you’re “collard,” Or on some other fellow shove the blame; If you can till the hardest of your classes With forty minutes of some lesson learned; Nor smile at Stanley when he passes By your desk—the moment his broad back is turned; If you can draw the marks in all your studies Which more than pass you, yet are not too good; You’ll be beloved by all your buddies, But still you’ll not be understood! Margaret Brinton ’27 -----------o---------- “What could be more sad,” said Miss Silver, “than a man without a country? ” “A country with a man,” answered Anne Hindman. IMAGINE? Glenn (George) Thompson being live foot two. Janet Walton—not running to get to Chemistry Class on time. John Baer—liot bluffing (Just Imag- ine). “Bill” Hutchison—not being known by his Ha! Ha! in a crowd of a thousand or more. Stanley Crawford—a perfect 36. David Holt—not bashful. Betty Winchester—not talking. Bruce Stallard—in a hurry. Everett Morris—in school before 9:05. (Hey! you two old maids snap it up dontcha know yer late fer P. O. D.) Mr. McMullen—with his hair mussed. Pittsie Broomall—walking (not rid- ing) uptown. Betty Bagenstose—perfectly quiet. Mr. Leitv—six foot three. ---------o--------- KRAZY KRACKS Dick H—Can you write with your eyes closed? Father—Certainly. Dick—Then sign my report. i i i t Old Lady (to grocer’s boy)—Are these eggs on the counter fresh? Dickey H.—Yes, Ma’am. Old Lady—How long have they been laid? Dickey H—Not long, Ma’am. I laid ’em there myself less’n half an hour ago. t t t t Miss Silver—“John, give me a sentence using the word ‘butcher’ ”. Bright Prep—(waving his hand frantically)—“Lincoln said, you can fool some of the people all the time, and all the people some of the time, butchers can’t fool all the people all the time.” t t t t First Prep—Hey, is that bay rum in that bottle? Second Prep—No. It is mucilage. First Prep—No wonder 1 can’t get my hat off. 55 May, 1927 THE KERNEL Schmidt—What bridge was built over the Mississippi River? Wells Van Pelt—The Brooklyn Bridge. t } i t Jimmie Hutchison—Isn’t Grubby a Prince of a fellow? Carr Stata—I’ll say! I’d often like to crown him. X X X X Schmidt—Who wrote the Gettys- burg Address? Pitsie Broomall—I don’t know. It wasn’t me. X X X t Mr. Weaver—Describe water, Hor- ace. Horace Reynolds—Water is a white fluid that is colorless but when you put your hand in it it turns black. X X X X In union there is strength We’ve heard for many a day, But when I mix gin and water It does not work that way. Did you put the cat out? Yes. I don’t believe it. Well, if you think I’m a liar put him out yourself. t X X t Miss Koch—Use the right verb in this sentence: The toast was drank in silence. Joe Leeke—The toast was ate in silence. X X X X Frank Grubb—My new girl’s name is Katherine. She’s one of those two by four girls. Dance till two and by four you’re broke. X X X X McMullen—Why are you always late to class? Everett Morris—Because of a sign 1 have to pass on my way here. McMullen—What has that to do with it? Everett—Why it says, School ahead: Go slow. t------------------------------------------------------------------ The Boston Shoe Store invites you to come in and look at their new line of Summer Shoes and Pumps. We carry a full line of Silk Hosiery. 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