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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1928 volume:

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AN AD IN KERNEL” SPEAKS TO THE COMMUNITY We, Ilie Class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Eight, dedicati this Kernel to MISS ESTHER KOCH in recognition of her tireless efforts in the production of our school play; in appreciation of her high standards for our school lift and individual conduct; in admiration of her ability as a teacher, and in gratitude for her kind interest and helpful advice in all our school activities. THE KERNEL EDITORI AL STAFF Commercial Editor-in-Chief .... Senior Reporter .... Junior Reporter Norman Strickland Assistant Editors— . j Gladys Boyd Sophomore Reporter I Frank Grubb Freshman Reporter .. Athletic Editors— j | Nancy Ridgley Ralph Grier Art «Jf-oflF 1 John Gibson Frances Passmore Exchange 1 S Elizabeth Passmore Alumnae Erna Brown Poetry ( Leslie Gallagher Jokes Richard Hoenninger Business and Advertising Ralph Giier Typing j Cora Leonard Hazel Edwards j Fred Reburn James Hutchison Vol. V JUNE, MCMXXVI11 No. 3 CONTENTS Page Dedication .......................................... 3 Faculty Notes ....................................... 6 Seniors ............................................. 8 History ............................................ 22 Will ............................................... 24 Washington Trip .................................... 26 Come Out of the Kitchen ............................ 27 Senior Class Notes ................................. 28 Home and School League ............................. 29 Junior Class ....................................... 31 Sophomore Class .................................... 32 Freshman Class ..................................... 35 Alumni ............................................. 3g Boys’ Athletics .................................... 40 Glee Club .......................................... 46 French Club ........................................ 46 Girls’ Athletics ................................... 47 Fun Mill ........................................... 50 Festivities ........................................ 51 ■ FACULTY OF OXFORD SCHOOLS June, 1928 THE KERNEL Faculty Snapshots After the faculty went to all that trouble to pose for that imposing photograph on the next page it would only seem fair to acquaint you with each one in person. It seems Mr. McMullen just can’t lose his reputation as the favorite teacher of the Senior Class. Probably his interesting English classes might be a reason for this. Just ask any Senior what is the favorite of the classes and the answer is sure to be “English IV.” “Oh, that Chemistry!” The battle cry of the Juniors, Seniors, etc. Chem- istry is Mr. Leib’s hobby, and would it be safe to say the hobby of the Sen- iors and Juniors? It probably will be before he’s through with them. That’s all right, Mr. Leib! We know there’s not a better Science teacher anywhere and we’re all back of you. Mr. Miller and Math—always spok- en of in the same breath. We can scarcely realize the math department next year without Mr. Miller. How- ever, we’re somewhat consoled with the fact that if lie ever conies back to us he’ll know still a little more math (if such a thing is possible). Mr. Thompson just came to us this year and we’re beginning to see what we’ve missed. As boy’s athletic in- structor he has proved mast success- ful. The Seniors give Mr. Thompson all the credit for an extremely inter- esting P. 0. D. course. Have you noticed the great improve- ment in the school library? Mr. Cooke has been back of that and surely has helped us. He always takes great in- terest in school affairs and has produc- ed a reliable debating team. Here’s to success in your new calling, Mr. Cooke. Miss Koch is very fond of English classes, especially the Freshmen. But after English, we believe Miss Koch likes coaching Senior plays best. An- other of Miss Koch’s strong points is keeping order in study hall. She al- ways looks forward to the days when Mr. McMullen leaves the Seniors au English lesson to be done in the main room. And who doesn’t like Miss McCrea, the best all-around, good sport of the faculty? Wherever there’s a good time going on you’ll be sure to find her. Miss McCrea’s specialty is French. She doesn’t seem to be able to get enough of French. Perhaps it’s because it’s one of the romance lan- guages. Mrs. Brown handles the girl’s ath- letic life most efficiently. There isn’t anything in the way of sports and ath- letics she doesn’t know and wouldn’t pass on to her students. The success of the girl’s team proves Mrs. Brown’s ability as a coach. Miss Brabson stands at the helm of the commercial department, and is the general favorite of all students. We hope that when she changes her name from “Miss to Mrs.” it won’t mean that we must seek another business teacher. Mr. Kuhn and Miss Landis are in charge of our artistic life. Miss Lan- dis is there in everything that’s mus- ical. including chapel period. Mr. Kuhn has been expressing his artistic temperament by promoting the pro- ject for shrubbery on the school lawn. MARY OSWALD '28 We, the Editors of the Kernel, take this opportunity of extending our sin- cere thanks to all the members of the Staff who have co-operated with us so willingly, after the destruction of the original Kernel material. It has been only through their efforts that the publication of the Annual has been possible this year. MARTHA RUSSEL GLADYS BOYD FRANK GRUBB 6 0 0 June, 1928 THE KERNEL 1928 Senior Class 1928 KATUKYN EUGENIA BABB “Kitty” r� !eet Club 1, II, III. IV; Spanish Club III; Basket-ball team Temple I, II; School IMav Temple I; Entertaining: Committee Junior Prom To’oi o.°ratr”? ( °Tn, mlU.ee Alumni Banquet IV; v iass i lay usher I . Jler sunny hair is wondrous fair And wavy in its How, Her eyes are blue, her heart is true, She’s a girl you’d love to know. There are two things we are pretty sure of. First, that Philadelphia lost a lot of its charm when Kitty left, and sec- ondly, that Oxford has been a whole lot nicer since she came. She has won her way into all our hearts with her sweet voice and her gay. happy ways. When- ever there’s any fun going on, you can be sure that Kitty Babb is there. And don't say that big blue eyes, and yellow curls can't talk! GLADYS TURNER BOYD “Gay” Gypsy Hover Chorus I.; Assembly Committee tPKr°grar?{ JJ V; Vice President II fourth English Contest I: Declamation I. II JII. Junior-Senior Reception Committees III Commencement tsher III; Cias IMav Prograr ; ( rchestra Committees for Play IV; Basko Ball Scorer IV ; Kernel Staff 1II-IV; Mono ™UJ IV: Vice President IV; Decorating Com rV- r Club lpanQUet lV: Secretary Glee Clul Take two blue eyes As blue as the skies, Leave out all frowns and scowls; A winning smile. A girl worth while. Put all together—Gav! There isn't enough room here to tell you all the nice things there are about the Sweetest Girl of ’28 . If you know her. you know what we mean; if you don't, you're just out of luck! It seems as though everything that’s likable and lovable had been put together in Gay. If you want a tiling well done, don’t do it yourself—just ask Gay.” We can’t imagine our class without a Gladys, and it will be a long, long time before any of us forget her and all that she has done for us. 8 THE KERNEL June, 1928 JAMES PITT BROOMALL “Pittsy” Vice President I: Gypsy Chorus I; Art Club I. II: Class Baseball I. Jl. Ill, IV: Glee Club H, HI; Decorating Committee for Junior I rom III Decorating: Committee for Alumni Banquet IV;’ Class Basket-ball III. IV: Stage Manager .for Senior Play IV; Commercial Club IV; Class Will IV. “But still his tongue ran on! t There is so much we could say about Pittsy that it would fill a page and, of course, that would never do. lie is a trial to all his teachers, because he re- fuses to keep quiet long enough to let them get a word in. Also he is quite a sheik, at least he is popular with the girls in all classes of the High School, lie put Oxford on the map when he went to Washington. Ray for Pittsy!!! MARY ALICE COATES “Mary” Little Britain: Class Treasurer I: Senior Flay III; Honor Roll III: Commencement Ora- tion III: Toast at Banquet III. “Words are silver, but silence is golden” Mary came to us this year from Little Britain and lias proved to be a sincere friend and a good student. She doesn’t have much to say, but silence is very oft- en refreshing, we are told. We predict a successful future and many friends for Mary. STANLEY STRALEY CRAWFORD Class Soccer and Baseball I; Class Basketball ; Secretary Debating Club III; Prorn ommittee III; Class Play Committee IV. If I’ve been merry, what matter who knows?” Whoever said that good goods comes in mall packages never met Stanley, on want to know the very best matured ellow ever, just meet Stanley. Stanley as made many friends in High School nd they all join hands in wishing him he very best success. 9 June, 1928 THE KERNEL IRVINE RUTHERFORD DICKEY ‘ ‘ Irnie ’ ’ I. Football Donaldson School; II, Contributor to the Kernel; III. School Debating team; Uass Secretary; Intewlass Debating team: Committee for Class Rings; IV, Kernel Staff: Interclass team; Senior Class play. “Never trouble trouble till trouble troll- ies you”. We take great pleasure in introducing to you the keenest lawyer, best arguer, and jingliest poet of ’28. We’d hate to be the prisoner on trial before Judge Dick- ey! Nevertheless, we’ll give him three cheers for being a “jolly good fellow,” and hope he would let us off, just for “Auld Lang Syne.” HAZEL MARIE EDWARDS “Mickey” Glee Club III, IV; Usher for Junior Prom III; Typing Awards. Remington, Underwood, L. C. r� ?1� � 1 IV:. Secretary of the Commercial Club IV; Committee for Commercial Club Ban- quet I ; Kernel Staff IV; Business Manager for Senior Play IV. ‘Tis the song she sings, Tis the smiles she wears That’s makin’ the sun shine everywhere. Here s the girl who makes harmony at our Commercial Club meetings. Hazel will make a good laundress because she likes “Tubs”, the marvelous kind. WILLIAM LESLIE GALLAGHER “Les” Soccer Reserve II, III; Baseball IV- Clas Basketball I. II, III, IV; Alumni Decorating tee Gynev’ Rovftr°OhenlQr ADef°ralln Commit- . e- ?-' «over Chorus; Assistant Stage Man- ager Senior Play; Business Manager Kernel IV. The light that lies in women’s eyes Has been my heart’s undoing. “Les” is a gentleman throughout and a class-mate we all admire. He is a very efficient fellow, a fact lie proved by the manner in which he has handled the business end of the Kernel. lie has many interests, the chief one. at present, being a certain red brick house way down on Market Street. That’s all right, Les, we don’t blame you a bit! 10 THE KERNEL June, 1928 a Oh, DOROTHY GRAY “Dot’ Aberdeen High School: Senior Play cast I; Librarian I. II: Hawthorne Literary Society II; Chairman Freshman Party. Oxford: Spanish Club III; Kernel Staff IV; Senior Play Cast IV. “And must I work? what a waste of time!” A clever lass, with “keen brown eye and a head full of knowledge. She enjoys a good joke as much as she does a good argument, which is saying a lot, eh, Dot? If yon can find friends who will be as loyal to you as you have been to us, there’s a happy life ahead of you, Dot. FRANK ALEXANDER GRUBB “Grubby” Captain Baseball IV': Bas'eball 11. IV: Basket- ball; Soccer; Treasurer; Chairman. Advertising: Committee Senior Class Play. “lie’s the Prince of good fellows ’. Everyone likes Grubby, everyone ad- mires him, everyone has a good word for him, and the majority rules, you know! He’s more than proved his ability in basket-ball, baseball, soccer, as the lead- ing man in the class-room, and as an all- round good sport and “regular guy!” ELIZABETH DAE HINDMAN “Betty” Class Basketball I. II. HI. IV; Class Baseball I; Captain Class B. B. 1. II; Gypsy Hover Cast I; First Prize in English Contest I; Class Sec- retary I: President II: Student Advisory Board II; Varsity Hockey I. II. HI. IV: Varsity B. B. I II, III. IV: Class Treasurer III: Junior and Senior Reception Committee III; Var- sity B. B. III. IV: Spanish Club III, Glee Club III, IV; Captain B. B. II. IV; Chairman Ushers Senior Class Play IV; Alumni Banquet Commit- tee IV; Class History IV; Honor Group. Cheerful, gay and tender With a heart that’s all true blue. The whistle blows! A quick pass, a speedy run in front of the guard, a lightning dribble, zip—the ball is through the basket, the crowd is yelling for the girl with the merry blue eyes and the curly brown hair, who has made anoth- er goal for Oxford High. II June, 1928 THE KERNEL RICHARD ANTHONY HOENNINGER “Dick” ,, ,l;Kh £chooJ Orchestra I. II. Ill; Gypsv Hover Cast; Cheer Leader II. HI. IV; Junior Prom Committee; Declamation Contest III; Senior I lay Cast; Senior Play Committee; Alumni Committee; Class Basketball III, IV. “And he shall have music wherever he goes.” Don’t miss chapel to-morrow. Dick is jroino- to play a violin solo. And that's enough to make anyone come, for Dick surely can make the music come out of that fiddle of his. But that isn’t all. He’s the best jolly good joker we ever knew and he keeps things going with his ready laugh. How about “a little white light and a turn to the right,” Dick? JAMES FRANKLIN HUTCHISON “Jimmy” TTTGyJSy Hover Chorus I; President of Clas W' } I Junior Prom Committee III; Basebal IJ ’®ocJ?r lU. IV; Captain of Socce Team IV; ManaK(.r of Baseball IV; Basketbal Si v: crass Basketball T. II. in. TV; Kerne ptaff: Senior Play Cast; Glee Club III. IV; Sen lor Play Cbbimittee IV: Spanish Club III; Clas Debating Team III; Alumni Decorating Com mittee IV: Varsity Basketball III. IV; Clas: Track Team I, TI. Ill, IV. “Laugh and the world laughs with you, Weep and you weep alone.” Besides being skilled in basketball, baseball and soccer, lie’s proved his effi- ciency as onr President for two years. Jimmy’s hobbies are numerous, but his favorite one is teasing. Jimmy’s happy ■nhen he is making some poor victim blush and stammer. TTe has great hopes of being a banker some day, and we know that success is not far around the corner. The best ever, Jimmy! 12 THE KERNEL June, 1928 CLARENCE THEODORE JONES “Clarence” Soccer Team II at Nottingham; Baseball Team I and II High School: Track Team I and ji; Class Historian II; Class Play 11; Class Treasurer II; Honorary Student II. At Oxford High School; Member of Spanish Club III. ‘4 There is not a moment without some duty.” Clarence was in Nottingham before he came to Oxford and has made a good rec- ord at both schools. Besides being very industrious in his studies he is (|iiite adept at making him- self useful around school. The class of ’28 wishes you the best ever, Clarence! CORA H. LEONARD “Cody” Gypsy Hover Chorus T; Typinjr °n,.,E C. Smith. Remington and Underwood T pewrit- ers III. IV; Junior Prom Reception ( ouim.ttcc III; Commercial Club. Assistant Secretary I . Chairman for Commercial � ,lu '1 Tay- Shorthand Awards; Bronze Meda. 1 a lor School of Philadelphia for Second I lace in Contest: Usher at Senior Play; Typist for Ker- nel; Commercial Club Play. “Sometimes it s only, “Oh, hello As she swiftly brushes past, But it means a lot to...... For her smile is sure to last. We are certain that some one will get a good stenog when she steps into the business world, for she has made her mark in school. We never knew a cer- tain hoy’s name was so popular until (’ora began to rave. 13 June, 1928 THE KERNEL GERTRUDE ELIZABETH MARTIN- DALE “Gertie” Class Basketball Teams I, II, III, IV; Glee Club III, IV; Commencement Chorus I, II, HI; Class Baseball Team I, II; Secretary of like Club II; Gypsy Rover Chorus II; Art Club II, III; Reception Committee for Junior Prom III; Entertainment Committee for Glee Club IV; Commercial Club IV; Commercial Club IMav Cast IV; Usher for Senior Play IV. “Only Heaven and she knows Of what she is thinking; It may be books or beaus, Fine scholarship or stylish clothes.” Everyone knows Gertie, laughing, gay, and full of pep. If you want to hear her experiences of the night before, just come to the typewriting room. Gertie is very fond of dancing, ask anyone, es- pecially .. i........ ELSIE RUTH MASSEY “Wiley” Class Basketball I. II. Ill: Baseball I, II; Spanish Club III: Typing Awards, L. C. Smith. Remington, Underwood III. IV; Glee Club IV; Comnn rcial Club IV; lnt« r-class Track Meet IV; Commercial Club Play Cast IV. “Sober, steadfast and demure, A friend of whom we’re always sure.” Elsie loves to ride on the train and get stuck in snow-drifts, especially when there is a knightly rescuer with curly hair and a derby hat near. And how??? PAULINE MARGARET McGARVEY “Toots” Class Basketball Team I, II. Ill; Commence t ientr£horus '• n I,I: Class Baseball Team I II; I ke Club II: Usher at Junior Prom III Typing Awards. Underwood. L. C. Smith III IV; Commercial Club IV'. “She likes ’em tall, She likes ’em small But tall............ Beats ’em all.” Pauline is a good friend and jolly classmate, always ready with some sar- castic remark, but, then, she never mean it. 14 THE KERNEL une, 1928 ARTEMIS DARE MENOUGH “Artie” Art Club II. Ill; Uke Club I; Class Basketball I II III; Captain. Temporary Captain Varsity IV; Manager, Varsity Scjuad; Class Hockey I. II- Class Baseball I. Ill; Secretary of Literary Club III; Decorating and Chairman of Refresh- ment Committee III; Kernel Staff IV; Alumni Decorating: Committee IV. Here's to pal, A sweet young gal, Always loving, kind and true; A friend that’s smiling all the while Artie—here’s to you! Who has a more charming personality and the ability to make friends more easily than Artie? She has some height, and what an advantage it has been to our ’Varsity basket ball the past two years. She has made “Our Gang ’ happy many times and they hope that they have made her equally as happy. We are cer- tain you will succeed in anything you undertake, and our very best wishes go with you. MARY LUCILLE OSWALD “Pat” Art Club; Spanish Club; Junior Prom Recep- tion Committee: Kernel Staff IV; Play Cast IV; Valedictorian. “If she will, she will, and you can count on it, If she won’t, she won’t, and that’s the end of it.” If you want any Virgil done, Pat’s sure to do it for you. Whenever there’s any mischief on foot, here’s usually the source of it. Pat’s our star pupil of 28 and we all wish her luck. June, 1928 THE KERNEL JENNIE BELLE PETERS ‘ ‘ Pete ’ ’ Gypsy Rover Chorus I; Spanish Club I. Ill: Commercial Club IV; Typing Awards. Cnder- wood. Remington. L. C. Smith. III. IV; silver Medal, first award from Taylor School. Phila- delphia IV; Shorthand Award IV; Program Committee of Commercial Club IV. Come and trip it as you go On the light fantastic toe. Where can we find a better friend than Pete? She always has the latest joke and slang phrases. We wonder where she gets them all. Hut under her happy-go- lucky manner we find one who will make a typewriter sing, for she certainly can type and we don’t mean perhaps! We are proud of you, Jennie. ANNE CECELIA REBURN “Mike” ('lass Basketball Team I; Commencement Chorus I. II. Ill; Glee Club III; Spanish Club HI Junior Prom hntertalnment Committee III Commercial Club IV; Vice-President of Com- mercial Club I : Commercial Play Cast IV; I yping Awards, I., Smith IV; Shorthand Award I ; Kerne! Staff; Honor Group IV’. Step right this way and feast your eyes 1 pon a girl both busy and wise. Anne is a modest young lady and a true friend to every one. She is always busy and that probably accounts for her being wise. By assuming the role of non- interference, she saves herself much trouble. Here’s to you, Anne! JAMES FRED REBURN “Rebes” l herVni! nnrInh Con,test !: Arl Club II; Span- Ish Club HI. pecoration Committee for Junior Prom III; Typing Awards on U C. Smith, Reni- jngtoji and Underwood Machines HI. IV; Com- mercial Club IV; Gregg Speed Xwirds iv- Commercial Club Play Cast IV- CommereiYi .ub Treasurer IV; Minuet Team IV; ;iee Club ; Honor Group. IV: Kernel Staff . . , “Conscientious, Docs he shirk studious, clever, his dutv? Never!” Can you imgaine Fred as a school teacher? We think he would make a irood business man. lie is so dignified you would never think lie would tease the girls as he does. 16 THE KERNEL June, 1928 MARTHA ANN RUSSELL “ Martie Hockey Team I, II. Ill, IV; Assistant Man- ager 111; Captain and Manager IV; Treasurer I; Vice-President III; Secretary IV; Secretary Glee Club III; President IV; Orchestra II, III; Girls Cheer Header III; Junior-Senior Recep- tion Committee III; Class Play . Committee Commencement Us’her III; Decorating Commit- tee Alumni Banquet IV; Kernel Staff I, II; Jun- ior Editor III; Editor-in-Chlef IV; Senior Play Heroine IV; Chapel Programs I, II, III, IV; Declamation Contest at West Chester III; Sa- lutatorian: Class Basketball I, II. Ill, TV; Cap- tain III. IV; Chairman Girls’ Track Meet IV; Class Baseball I, II: Spanish Club III. She's pleasant and gracious, She's capable, too; Her hair is like the raven, Her eyes are of blue. Pretty, peppy, popular, cute, pert, and lovable, don’t they all describe our Mar- tie? Who doesn’t love Martie, with her sunny disposition and friendliness? If ever you want anything done, just call on her, she is always willing to help you. “28 certainly would have been at sea many times, but for her capability. Mar- tie made a success of our play, as charm- ing Jane Ellen, and we feel sure she will make as big a success of life. Our very best wishes go with you, Martie. ALMA ELLA SCOTTEN “Alma Nottingham: Valedictorian; Orchestra I, II; Class Play II; Secretary Class II; Oxford: Span- ish Club III; Glee Club IV; Literary Club III; Intercall Basketball IV; Hockey, Second Team IV; Basketball Reserve IV; Senior Manager of Interclass Track Meet IV; Usher Senior Play IV. Kind hearts are the gardens, Kind words are the roots, Kind thoughts are the blossoms, Kind deeds are the fruits. Alma comes to us from Glen Roy, and although she has been numbered with us only two years she has made many friends. Intimacy with Alma makes you realize her “true blue standards. She is always a friend you can depend upon. She has elected Health Educational In- struction for her life work, and we are sure she will succeed. Best of luck to you. 17 June, 1928 THE KERNEL MARY AGNES SLAUGH “Dimples” Glee Club III: Class Basketball Teams I, III, [V; I’resident of Commercial Club IV’; Class Baseball Team I. II; Remington Typing Certif- icates. A dimple, a smile and eyes so demure, She took us by storm, and we will own A rare soul, indeed, though a good friend in need; A rose, from Lincoln blown. .Mary is one of the stand-bys of the Commercial Class. Her cheery, good na- ture� wins friends for her wherever she goes. Here's lots of luck to Mary. May she be as successful in life as she is as President of the Commercial Club. CARR WALDEN STATA “Cah Track I, II. Ill; Baseball I. II; Debating Club I. II: County Declamation Contest if: Senior Class Play IV: Class Will IV. Sleep, sleep, sleep. Oh, how I love to sleep! “Say do you-all have youah Trig done this mawningf Carr speaking, and oh, what a musical Southern accent! Carr's one of the jolliest boys we know, with a chuckle for every occasion and a great many original ideas. But oh, that Chem- istry, Cah! MARY CATHARINE SMITH “Kitty CJypsv Rover Chorus I; Art Club I; Spanish Club; Typing Awards, U C. Smith, Remington III; Chairman of Ushers at Class Ni ht III; Greffs Shorthand Award IV; Usher at Senior Class Play IV; Commercial Club Assistant Secretary IV; Receiving: Committee at Com- mercial Club Banquet IV; Commercial Club ,7 AY: Program Committee of Commer- cial Club IV; Junior Prom, Program, Gift-Giv- ing:, Receiving: Dine. “She's a good friend and merry, A spirit fine and rare. Kitty is just full of mischief most of the time, but she can be as staid and demure, too. And she loves to reform. Ask her how she likes to “war dance into Miss Brabson’s arms. 18 THE KERNEL June, 1928 JONATHAN MOORE SMITH “Smitty” Debating Team and Interclass Track Team I interclass Track Team and Basketball II; Debating Team. Class Basketball Team; Com- mittee for Junior Prom Decorations; School Track Team III; Interclass Basketball and Track Teams iV. “Describe him who can.’' A hale and hearty lad, from the wilds of Chrome, with a trusty Ford and a well- filled dinner pail. You’ll never lie in the dark long if you keep reading that faith- fid Pathfinder, Smitty. And we do hope that you won’t always be as lonesome as you claim to be now. We don’t think yon will! GWENDOLYN LUCETTA THOMPSON “Gwen” Ukelele Club I, II; Commencement Chorus I, II. Ill; Class Basketball Team I, II, III; Gypsy Rover Chorus II; Art Club II, III; Glee Club III; Hockey Team III; Decorating Committee for Junior Prom III: Commercial Club TV; Sen- ior Class Play IV: Decorating Committee for Alumni Banquet IV. Beauty of moonlight, calmness of star- light, Mystery of firelight within her eyes, Ever her smile seems a gladsome surprise. With her clever ways and wit she has won her way into the hearts of many. She will be remembered as Mrs. Falkner, part in the Senior Play. WILLIAM WELLS VAN PELT “Sonny’ ’ Basketball III, IV; Varsity; Baseball I, II. V; Varsitv Soccer II. Ill, IV; Varsity Track quad III, IV; Glee Club; Gypsy Rover Chorus; enior Play Cast. i player on the basket-ball team, l diamond hero of great esteem, l boy with many a bright remark, Vho thinks that life is one grand lark. Here’s the boy tljat does things thor- ughly, when it comes to playing basket- all and breaking dishes. He’s always eady to warble a merry tune, or pull nother wise crack, or do a good turn, le well deserves his name and we hope hat all his days will be as “Sonny” as hat name implies. 19 June, 1928 THE KERNEL SAMUEL WEBSTER “Sam” Class Baseball; Chapel Programs. Happy am I, from care I’m free, Why aren't they all as contented as me? Sam believes in taking life easy, and it seems to be the be.it motto, after all. He has a disposition that's earned many friends for him in Oxford, and will find him more wherever he goes. The best o' luck to you, Sam, say's the class of '28. EMILY ROOSEVELT WHITE “Emily” Little Britain: Sales Manager of Curtis Pub- lishing Campaign II: Oration at Commence- ment; Senior Class Play III; Basketball Second Team; Oxford: Inter-class Track Team. “I chatter, chatter as I go.” Emily’s chief occupation seems to be smiling and entertaining Mary, and then there are some more too, but it isn't for us to tell. She has plenty of energy and a sunny disposition, which makes a pret- ty good combination when trouble knocks at the door. But we hope it nev- er do s, little Em'ly! 20 THE KERNEL June, 1928 PAUL WILSON Paul” Little Britain: Vice President I; President II; Played on Baseball Team II; Played on Basket- ball team, Baseball team III; Response for Class ’27 at Banquet. Much study is a weariness of the flesh.” Paul never says much but he thinks a lot. He was a star pupil at Little Britain and has worked hard in Oxford. We hope that he has the best of success in life. MARIAN LUCILLE WINDLE “Patches” Class Basketball I, II, III. IV; Varsity Bas- ketball II; Commercial Club IV’: Reception Committee for Commercial Club Banquet IV; Spanish Club I: Typing Awards; L. C. Smith, Underwood, Remington. The very twinkle in her eye tells you something is about to happen. Whether it be ....... or just one of her ordinary engagements, you can bet she will have a good time. It has always been a mystery to us just where Marian got her nickname, and it is still unsolved. Her two chief pastimes are automobiles and movies. 21 June, 1928 THE KERNEL Class History The “ship of ’28“ started its event- ful voyage on a bright September morning in 1!)1( , when six modest chil- dren entered the First Grade of the Oxford Public School under their re- sponsible pilot, Miss Andrews. These six sturdy mates, Leslie Gallagher, James Hutchison, Anne Rcburn, Cath- arine Smith, Mary Samples and Betty Hindman, struggled bravely through A B C’s and came out victorious at the end of the year, with quite a bit of knowledge. Again this small crew plunged into the Second Grade, with a little more added along the sea of Education. Here, under Mrs. Wilson, the “ship of ’28“ was guided smoothly over the rough waters. “Ship of '28”, on pulling into the harbor of the Third Grade, added to the already six sturdy mates, two more, Jennie Peters and James Broom- all, who readily took their places as dependable mates, under our new pil- ot, Miss Bald win. At times the restless crew drifted lazily, but a ship on duty must go on. Our crew while drifting into the Fourth Grade added two more mates, Mary Oswald and Martha Russell, who immediately proved themselves reli- able, not only then, but since. Again, Miss Barben acted as our young, but efficient pilot—drilling in reading-rit- ing-and rithmatic, on a little larger scale. How quickly time creeps around, for we found Miss Stafford piloting the restless ship over many shoals in the Fifth Grade. Artemis Menough and Pauline McGarvey entered the ship to explore all its secret nooks and crevices. On every voyage there’s bound to come some fog and darkness. One of our best loved mates, Mary Samples, reached the last port of ail in the voyage of life and left behind her a crew of sorrowful mates. As September came the eager sea- men gathered together their weapons and added to their crew, Gertrude Martindale, along with Miss Cannon as their ever-willing guide. Passing into the harbor of the Sev- enth Grade we found Miss Kennard waiting to take her place at the stern to guide us through the deep and shal- low waters. Gwendolyn Thompson, coming to Oxford to live, entered “Ship of ’28” and took her place among the rest of the long journeyed mates. One more harbor and then “Ship of ’28“ is sailing on the high seas. Here the crew struck many rocks and shoals, but the skillful seamanship of Miss Armstrong guided us safely past them. We set sail from this harbor as a wiser and more efficient crew. With the addition of Tionesta Winter- bottom and Mabel Clement we drifted upon the high seas. The unruly crew of Freshmen, with Cora Leonard. Jonathan Smith, Elsie Massey, Mary Slaugh, Richard Iloen- ninger, Gladys Boyd, Fred Reburn, Wells Van Pelt, Frank Grubb, Hazel Edwards, and Stanley Crawford, as new mates, beseiged the frigate. These new mates, together with the old ones, made a distant longed-for goal, Commencement. The crew chose for helmsman, Tionesta Winterbottom. “Ship of ’28” drifted lazily into tropical waters until we were sophis- ticated Sophomores, when Irvine Dick- ey, our class poet, Samuel Webster, Dorothy Gray and Marian Windle joined us. At a gathering on deck, Betty Hindman was chosen Captain to guide the craft on to the harbor of Commencement. However “Ship of ’28” must drift from the tropical waters into the strong current, for many things face the brave mates. At another crew meeting, James Hutchison was chosen 22 THE KERNEL_______________________ as the brave First Mate. The Junior Prom, the greatest event of the Junior year, must be planned. The sturdy crew, along with the newly added mate’s, Carr Stata, Kathryn Babb, Clarence Jones. A.ma Scotten. set to work to put “Ship of ’28” into order for the reception of the Seniors. At last “Ship of ’28” has reached its destination. The crew, now known as vain and dignified Seniors, were again directed by their long-experienc- ed Captain, James Hutchison, in the last year of its travels. Our crew is completed when Emily White, Mary Coates and Paul Wilson take their place on the ship. And now, as this ship sails away, leaving us happy with the treasured diplomas in our hands, and with our hearts overflowing with joy in the realization of the Golden dreams it held for us, we can only cherish these memories, and wish the same happi- ness to other voyagers on the sea of education. BETTY HINDMAN, ’28. I never eat tomatoes till I first remove the can; I prefer to take bananas from their skins; T like to kill the pig before I eat a piece of ham, And fish I love without their heads and fins; I’d rather not be bothered eating oysters in the shell; I don’t believe in honey from a horn- et; But what I hate, and never eat, and hope I never will, Ts to eat the hole and have to leave the doughnut. Scottie: “She reminds me of the North Pole.” Horsie Reynolds: “Howzat?” Scottie: “Ice all around her and still that magnetic personality.” June, 1928 “COME OUT OF THE KITCHEN” 1. Enter: “Sonny”, arms stacked with dishes, yelling, “What Price China?” 2. Enter: Dot Gray, busily studying Annetta Kellerman’s Body Beau- tiful.” Section II—IIow to obtain a Perfect “56”. 3. Enter: Jimmy Hutchinson, indus- triously rehearsing. Yes Sir. No Sir, Yes Milady, No Milady. Jimmy, the Perfect Butiler. 4. Enter: Artie Menough, the young society girl, comes flitting in to re- hearse her part, but she must be hur- rying along. Did you ever see any- one so much in demand as Artie? 5. Enter: Carr Stata, Well Ah sweali. heah is a note from Smith’s Ace Creun Plant, offering me a job as Ace Cream freezer.” 6. Enter: Pat Oswald, very demure. Who would think of her as a mur- deress? But it is surprising what one will do on the stage. 7. Enter: Martie. with a basket ot food on her arm. Doesn’t she make a darling cook? It's good practice. Martie. 8. Enter: Irvine Dickey, with an easy stride. “Well, ladies and gentlemen, now that I’m here we might as well start.” And why not? f). Enter: Gwen Thompson, laughing, soon to be transformed into the haughty, exacting Mrs. Kalkner. 10. Enter: Grubby, otherwise, “Enter the Hero”. Tie seems to be reading a letter—it’s typewritten—it’s from Paramount Studios; it isn t any question but that it is a contract. 11. Enter: Dick Hoenninger. rubbing his hands: “When do we rehearse the eating act? I'm ready any time, now.” We advise Stanley to keep his Ford for a possible museum market, pend- ing latest announcements from De- troit. 23 June, 1928 THE KERNEL Class To Whom It May Concern: Be it hereby stated that we, the Class of 1928, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainties of life, do make and publish these pres- ents as and for our last will and test- ament. naming as our executor, Ralph •T. (“Reds”) Grier, Esquire. First: To Mr. McMullen, we leave a caterpillar tank, with which to pro- tect himself from shoes thrown by desperate characters, and our advice to keep away from Washington Monument. Second: To Mr. Leib, we bequeath Em- ily White’s low, musical voice and a rattle with which to quiet the on- coming infant Freshmen of next year. Third: To Miss Brabson, we bequeath the pots, pans, and broken dishes, that remain from “Come Out of the Kitchen”, with which to set up house-keeping. Fourth: To Mr. Thompson, we be- queath three hymnals and a prayer book, to improve the morals of his coming championship basket ball team. Fifth: T. Mr. J. Ross Miller, we ex- tend our best wishes for the future, and hope that he may gain one Bachelor’s Degree and lose another. Sixth: To Miss Koch, we bequeath the wig worn by Sonny Van Pelt in the play, to be used as a disguise if Sam Lee pursues her Lizzie. Seventh: To MissMcCrea, we bequeath a course in French, to be taught by .......Miss McCrea. this need not be a correspondence course. Eighth: Considering that the brains of the entire Senior Class are of such extraordinary and priceless value, we leave them to whatever Juniors are in need of them. Will Ninth: To Kirk Melrath, we bequeath the six packs of Red Man and a rapid-fire gun, to be used in quelling disturbances between bells. Tenth: Inasmuch as there are individ- ual bequests they are herein enumer- ated. We will and bequeath : 1. Artie Menough bequeaths her height to Mary Winterbottom, so she won’t have to look up to Ray, and can look down on Dick. 2. Dorothy Gray, being in a very giv- ing state of mind, bequeaths to Mr. Cook and his gasping debating team her adequate and razor-edged vocab- ulary. 3. To Horace Reynolds, Stanley Crawford, bequeaths the honor of being the biggest all-round student in the High School. 4. Kitty Babb bequeaths her alluring ways and a beauty spot to Lindsey Webster, to be used in “sheiking” the Junior beauties. 5. Jimmy Hutchison bequeaths to “Pussyfoot” Deaver, the ability to sleep in English, without being dis- turbed by Mr. McMullen’s teaching. 0. Stanley Crawford, growing phil- anthropic. bequeaths to Joe Leeke, the remains of his tree-climbing Ford, so he can journey to Ilome- ville every night. 7. As a class, we bequeath: To Ray Goidey, a half-dozen bottles of glue, so Mary will stick to him. To Johnny Kimble, a carton of cig- arettes and a box of cigars to be consumed in the borough of Oxford after 4 o’clock. We repeat, after 4 o’clock. To Willard Ileiney, a bottle of milk and a book of “Mother Goose”, to keep him contented in school. Also, the consoling hope that he may some day be a man like Jonathan Smith. 24 THE KERNEL June, 1928 To the Pool-room “cow-boys”, we bequeath a free-lunch counter, to keep them from starving, while en- gaged in their Marathon games. We wish to express our regrets that there is nothing left for our exec- utor, Ralph J. Grier, but..., well Betty is more than enough. Eh, Reds! In Witness whereof, we have here- unto set our hands and seals, this Eighth Day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight. (Signed) SENIOR CLASS' OF 1928, Per James Broomall Carr Stata Witnesses:— “Moon” Mullins “Happy” Hooligan PEOPLE WHO ASCEND TALL BUILDINGS SHOULDN’T THROW SHOES Great names have flashed across the screen of scientific research, Darwin, Edison and Newton, and new ones are being added. James Broomall and Carr Stata, of our own High School, were the latest martyrs to the cause. Braving the Washington police force and eluding vigilant secret service men, these youths risked life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, by a shoe-throwing expedition at Washing- ton Monument. On May 3, at 10:30 A. M, the stu- pendous feat occurred. Stata mounted to the top of Washington Monument, 555 feet in height, with Broomall’s shoe tucked securely under his arm. Below, nearly one-eighth of a mile from the top, the other scientist stood with his arms upraised as if in an at- titude of prayer. Suddenly, like a thunderbolt the shoe was hurled into view. “Kayo” stood on one foot, with a striped sock showing, poised to catch it. He failed, and the shoe hit the concrete with a resounding thud. The young experimenter picked it up and securely bound it to his foot. Enter the villain, in the person of a secret-service man. Securely held by a stalwart guard, Broomall was led in- to the waiting-room. On interviewing him, he said visions of striped suits and iron bars flitted through his mind. The other adventurer, having reached the bottom of the Monument, gave himself up and joined his comrade. Through the open door, Stata could be heard whistling “The Prisoner’s Song” and Pittsy was thinking of how soon he would be making little ones out of big ones. Justice then appeared in the form of the Chief of Guards, and the Good Samaritan, attired as John E. Good. Pittsy says, “Washington Monument is big, but Mr. Good looked a lot larger right then.” Critics say Daniel Webster was our greatest orator, but Salty says they never head that guard. Oil of vitriol was nothing, and a half- starved lion tamer, compared to the talk he delivered. At last they were permitted to go, and Mr. John E. Good strode out into the sunlight with Mr. Broomall clinging trustingly to one hand, and Mr. Stata to the other. MORAL: Shoes should be thrown onlv at weddings. ANONYMOUS I cannot find the thing I want, I’ve thumbed all English Four; I’ve gone through grammars, algebras And eight or ten books more. I have been shaking all my books, I don’t know what to do. I’m looking for that note where Jim Has written, “I love you.” Joe Leeke: That man that killed the policeman died last night. Bertha Foulk: Yes? Joe Leeke: Yes, he sat in the electric chair and couldn’t stand the shock. 25 Our Washington Trip On Wednesday morning, May 2nd, at 8:46, thirty-one Oxford Seniors, ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs. McMullen and Miss Brabson, together with the Seniors and Chaperons from Avondale, West Grove and New London High Schools, left Oxford for a memorable three day trip to Washington. We ar- rived at Union Station at 11:55 and that afternoon visited, in sight-seeing busses, the Corcoran Art Gallery, Pan American Building and Potomac Park, including the Lincoln Memorial. This building proved to be many people’s favorite, although I believe Mount Vernon overruled it. Potomac Park was most lovely, since the cherry blos- soms were in their second bloom. That night, after dinner, we went to the Congressional Library, after which we went to shows, had feasts in our rooms, or had a good time generally. The next morning the management re- quested a little less noise, since our Congressman, Thomas Butler, was ill at our hotel, The Burlington. The weather was wonderful all the time, but it was almost too hot, and many people complained of their pedal regions. Thursday the popular phrases of our trip were coined, “Oh-Oh, there you go again.” “It won’t be long now,” “Lord Bleshmer,” “The Indian Love Call,” “You’re full of little red ants” and “In flew anothc. dead duck.” That morning we visited the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, the Wash- ington Monument (with sad conse- quences for Stata and Pittsie Broomall and scares for the rest of us), and the White House. The view from the top of the monument was perfectly won- derful. In the afternoon we enjoyed the Arlington Cemetery and Mount Vernon, particularly the boat ride home on the beautiful Potomac River. That night was at the disposal of the party, each electing the theatre of his fancy. We hear Stanley promptly elected the “Earle” (“Bare Knees” showing). After we came home most of us had decided it was time to retire, providing our beds were free from ob- stacles. The next morning we honored the Old and New Museums, Freer Art Gal- lery. Aircraft Building, and Capitol with our presence. We were all great- ly impressed by the Capitol and those who had any ambition left and whose aversion for stairs was not too strong, climbed to the top of the building. The beautiful view compensated one for the long hot climb. We also visited the Senate and House of Representa- tives in the Capitol. After lunch we departed for the Station, leaving Washington at 3:15 and arrived in Oxford at 6:50, back to prosaic things like school and exams, after a lovely three day trip. ' DOROTHY GRAY, ’28 PLAY GROUP HONOR GROUP “Come Out of the Kitchen'' On the evenings of February 14 and 15, the Seniors of 0. II. S. presented their annual play in the Oxford Thea- tre, to full houses. Comment was most favorable about this play, “Come Out of the Kitchen”, one of the biggest hits in recent years, and particularly on how naturally the characters portrayed their parts, as well as how well they were suited for them. Acknowledgment for its success is due to townspeople, underclassmen, and particularly our coach, Miss Koch, as well as the Seniors and cast. The receipts were $450, which was used to help defray the expenses of our Washington trip. Music was furnished both nights by the Lincoln Orchestra, and greatly enjoyed by the audiences. For the benefit of those who were unable to see this play, we will give a brief scenario. The Dangerfield children, who are in financial reverses, decide to rent their fine old colonial mansion in Virginia to a wealthy Northerner, Burton Crane. Crane stipulates in the deed that there are to be no negro servants around; at the last moment the engag- ed white servants refuse to come, so the children decide to act as servants until others can be secured. Crane brings as his guests the holy- terror, Mrs. Falkner, her pretty daughter, Cora, and Mrs. Falkner’s brother and Crane’s attorney, Solon Tucker, Randy Weeks, the local real estate agent, and Tom Lefferts, poet, and Cora’s fiance, rapidly fall in love with the lovely Olivia, the present cook and ringleader of the Danger- fields. After many amusing events the guests depart in various stages of wrath, and Crane and Olivia decide they will never part from each other. The cast in order of presentation: Paul Dangerfield... James Hutchison Charles Dangerfield.. .Wells Van Pelt Elizabeth Dangerfield.. Mary Oswald Olivia Dangerfield .. Martha Russell Amanda—Olivia, Black Mammy— Dorothy Gray Randolph Weeks........... Carr Stata Burton Crane ........... Frank Grubb Mrs. Falkner.. Gwendolyn Thompson Cora Falkner .....Artemis Menough Thomas Lefferts ........ Irvine Dickey Solon Tucker ...Richard Hoenninger We are immensely proud of our- selves in regard to our class play, but justly so. DOROTHY GRAY, ’28 Fanny Passmore: Oh, Doctor, Doc- tor, what shall I do? It seems that every New Year’s Eve, while I’m sleeping the devil comes to me and perches himself on my very. bedposts and gazes at me. Doctor: That’s very, very simple. On next New Year’s Eve merely sharpen the posts of your bed, my dear. June, 1928 THE KERNEL Senior Class Notes There is always one class in the High School which just can’t look forward to the closing of the school year with a feeling wholly of joy. That particu- lar class always thinks of the end of the term with a feeling of sadness, for it marks the end of four years of hap- py High School life. This year that same class is our own Class of ’28. In a Short time we will be graduat- ing and after that—we hesitate to think. No more days in 0. II. S., old associations broken, perhaps forever. It hardly seems possible, but it has happened to other classes, and so it must happen to us. But every cloud has its silver lin- ing. Commencement has its joyous as well as its sadder side. Has not our Senior year been the best ever and the most successful ? We presented our class play, which was declared a dramatic success, and thus made possible the long anticipat- ed trip to Washington. Every member and the class, as a whole, have been looking forward to and making ex- tensive preparations for this great event. For three years we have been among the audience at the Oxford rail- road station watching the Seniors de- part. We’ll be there this year too, but not when the train pulls out. We’re taking with us Mr. McMullen and Miss Brabson, or rather they are taking us, for we really couldn’t go without chaperons. Our Senior year has also been an im- portant one in the way of lessons, too —Chemistry, Spanish, and such things standing in the way of graduation. But we have been working pretty hard and here’s hoping our toils will be re- warded and that the whole class of thirty-five may be present when the diplomas are handed out. Some time ago the Seniors were confronted with the pleasant news that on the seventh and eighth of May we were to take a series of State ex- aminations to find how much we know from four years of study. However, we’re afraid the State would better find out how much we don’t know. So the time is rapidly approaching when there will be a new Senior Class anti ours will be numbered among the Alumni. To our under classmates we say “Good luck and best wishes.” To the faculty: We will not say remember us, For then you will not care. So we’ll turn that saying right around— Forget us, if you dare. MARY OSWALD. ’28 WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO COMMERCIALS If Miss Brabson was disagreeable? If Jennie Peters didn’t have the latest joke? Tf Mary Slaugh didn’t have her dim- ples? If Gert Martindale missed any News? If Kitty Smith were not continually reforming? If Gwen Thompson was in bed by 10:30? If Anne Reburn told a lie? If Dick Iioenninger was in a hurry? If Pittsy ran out of questions? If Hazel Edwards wasn’t sedate and sensible? If Marian Windle misplaced her Rou- Ah-Er, I mean, lost her color? If Cora Leonard was not in love with everything and everybody? If Fred Reburn didn’t feel unneces- sary when the Commercial Key Ticklers start buzzing? If Elsie Massey was anything but a real, true girl? If Pauline McGarvey didn’t have her Marcel Wave? 28 M. L. W. COMMERCIAL CLUB THE HOME AND SCHOOL LEAGUE The Home and School League still continues to be one of the most suc- cessful organizations of the commun- ity. The following officers give much of their time and thought to the welfare of the organization. President .. Mrs. C. C. Campbell 1st Vice-President. .J. Ross Miller 2nd Vice Pres. ...Mrs. C. ('. Kaer Secretary .. Mrs. Ralph Meloney Treasurer.... Mrs. E. Anderson The County Convention at Coates ville was well represented by del- egates from Oxford. The League’s worthy President represented Chester County at the National P. T. A. Con- vention at Cleveland, Ohio. On May 1, they held their second annual Health Day program, thereby giving the children a wonderful oppor- tunity of free medical examination. Many ladies of the League partic- ipated in the Kitchen Cabinet Orches- tra, which was a great success. Now, for the most important event of the past year, the Cafeteria. It has been a great success under the leader- ship of Mrs. Cox, and has been patron- ized by many school pupils. It was al- so a great aid to the League ladies, who served the Alumni banquet. The Class of ‘28 extend their best wishes for the success of the League through the following years. ALMA SCOTTEN. ’28 SCHOOL CAFETERIA “Yum, yum, yum,” that is what every- one says who visits the O. 11. S. Cafe- teria. This has been sponsored by the Home and School League, under the direction of Mrs. C. C. Campbell. The cafeteria has been a wonderful success financially and beneficially, due to the management of Mrs. Frank Cox and her assistants, Mrs. Fox, Verna Hall, Sophia Crowl, and Vida Edwards. Tasty and nourishing menus have been served each day to a hundred or more pupils. JUMOK CLASS June, 1928 THE KERNEL Junior Class Notes The last minutes of the third quar- ter of our High School life are here! This reports the last events of our Jun- ior year. One does not have to be ex- ceedingly brilliant to know that next year we will be Seniors; The goal of eleven years’ mental and physical labor! It is worth it, we are sure, but among our souvenirs will be each year’s separate memories. Already we have our class rings, whose beauty brings to mind our first step toward graduation. And already Cupid has traded some. Plans are all made for our final “beau geste” to the Seniors—the Prom! It is the Junior event. Nancy Ridgely was elected to fill the position of Treasurer, as the form- er one, Charles Burger, has stopped school. Athletics are still drawing men from our class. Track has claimed Joe Leeke, Bill Bailey, and Reds Grier, while Baseball takes Dick Dickinson, Bill Bailey, and Reds, as scorekeeper. I think the best way to end this is to let the Seniors know that we, like the rest of the school and entire commun- ity, wish them to l e luckier than the luckiest in each and all of their adven- tures in life. May they live with few sorrows, happily—forever and ever af- ter! Now, all you wise cracks chorus “Amen!” NORMAN STRICKLAND “Dear!” With a glance she tried to cow him. But he only looked sheepish. “Puppy!” she exclaimed, ne choked—there was a frog in his throat. Then, realizing he made an ass of himself by acting like a bear, he ducked. m Reds Grier: “Gee, I’m mad at you!” Betty P.: “Why?” Reds: “Oh, it’s all the rage.” Dick Dickinson: Wanna go for a walk ? Mary W.: Yea, where is the car? Carpenter from Third Story: Did I drop something on your head? Horace Reynolds: Only a hammer. Be more careful the next time. Girl Boy Best Looking .......... Fanny Passmore Joe Leeke Best Dresser .......... Anne Gorman Reds Grier Best Scholar .......... Eleanor Magaw Kenneth Woodworth Best Athlete........... Oma Fae Van Pelt Joe Leeke Funniest .............. Nancy Ridgley Noman Strickland Cutest ................ Ethyleen Lineberry Lindsay Webster Prettiest Eyes......... Lillian Evans Dick Dickinson Prettiest Hair......... Vida Edwards Joe Leeke Prettiest Teeth ....... Anne Gorman John Kimble Most Talented ......... Fanny Passmore “Strick” Best Dancer ........... Carolyn Anderson Dick Dickinson Best Personality....... Oma Fae Van Pelt Bill Bailey Youngest .............. Nancy Ridgley Norman Strickland Most Conceited ........ Fanny Passmore Dick Dickinson Best Orators .......... Wilma Sprenkle John Kimble Best Sport............. Erna Brown Norman Coates 32 0 SOPIIOMORK CLASS THE KERNEL June, 1928 Sophomore Class Notes The Sophomores really made a name in athletics when they won the spring inter-class field meet. Every Sopho- more proved himself an athlete. W e think that Emmaline Honey should re- ceive special mention, due to her fine display of athletic ability. Humor had it that one of our best track men wished to challenge “Atlanta (Em- maline) to a race to prove the suprem- acy of the male portion of the class, but we never heard about the results, if any. We find that good athletes should be good students, and so proved our scholarship when the combined Sopho- more Literary Clubs had charge of Chapel for a day. Verna Hansen is (piite an actress, having excelled in the role of “Chewing Gum Gertie”. The girls’ gym classes have been (piite interesting, as Mrs. Brown has endeavored to teach scarf dancing. The dance itself is very beautiful when executed bv our instructress, but it is hard to tell how it appears to Mrs. Brown when she reviews the class at work. Many of the girls lately have taken advantage of the swimming course offered at Coatesville. and make two journeys over every week. Special weather seemed to be creat- ed for the Seniors’ Washington trip and we feel safe in saying that they did not resent it in the least. Miss Brabson is said to have borne up bravely under the tumult of jests con- cerning a certain June event. Congrat- ulations. Miss Brabson, and may your future be always bright and happy! As for you, our sister class, it is with a feeling of sadness we clasp your ever helping hand and say good-bye. But we know you’re “out there” When it comes to getting through. If anyone makes the goal. Just let it be you. MARCIA KELLY. ’JO THE HOODOO DAY While searching through some pa- pers the other day I came across a diary, kept by a girl, and upon reading it found the following account: May 7. 1928 Such a day! Such a day! M and I have never witnessed. To begin with, it was pouring cats and dogs. Me crawled into the old Lizzie and started bouncing off to school—then a blow- out ! How lovely! That repaired, we arrived at school at exactly 9:30, and staggered blindly through the silent halls opened the door of the English room and with a sweet and encour- aging smile at all our companions, took our places among the victims of those awful state exams. Having answered five out of 395 questions correctly, we decided to go up town for some much needed refreshment at Samples’ Tum- ble Inn. To add a little diversion to the usual routine. T decided to eon- veniently dispose of all my hard eai li- ed wealth by gently dumping it some- where. (The hours I spent with you are just a mem’ry). I pon returning to school we went gayly into the study hall to obtain some very valuable documents for the annual “Nutshell News”, which I had wiselv left upon the top of my desk. Alas! Alack! They were gone! Hor- rors! How Beastly! How Impossible, Contempible, Miserable, 1 ngodly, I n- earthly, Ghastly. Heart-rending, was this! Hushing wildly for the stalwart janitor to reclaim them, we were calm- iv informed that they were now ashes. ‘‘Blessings on thee, little man.” For a little recreation, we had con- sented to go to the very popular opera “Getting your Woman by Catalogue”, with Q and H. Our toilettes almost completed, the telephone rang, and the sonorous voice of Q informed us that La Nashe’ had hit La Forde’ up- on the main street of our little town (C '.'vvc o t n' 39) 35 FRESHMAN CLASS 0 June, 1928 THE KERNEL Freshman Notes Greetings! For the last time we meet you as the jolly Freshmen, for when you hear from us again, we hope to be safe in the Sophomore Class. If you have followed our progress from the beginning of the year, you will know that we have done well as a class, and expect success. Our teachers have done their best in our behalf and we are showing enthus- iasm, and working hard for good marks and promotion. In English, we have studied several books, and will soon finish “Julius Caesar.” We are also turning in our problems in gram- mar so fast that Miss Koch is unable to correct them all. In History, the whole class is doing well, for who would not like history the way Mr. Thompson teaches it? In Science we hope to finish the book and complete our experiments, which we have work- ed, with the help of our teacher, Mr. Cooke. In Algebra, we are working numerical trigonometry, and are mak- ing progress, under Mr. Ross Miller, who always has some example or story to make our work interesting. Latin, under Miss McCrea, is also a very in- teresting subject. The two classes in Junior Business are also doing excel- lent work, under the supervision of Miss Brabson and Mr. Cooke. We have also made progress in music under Miss Landis, drawing under Mr. Kuhns, and physical training under Mrs. Brown and Mr. Thompson. All of our teachers have shown in- terest in us and we want to thank them all for doing their best work for us, and wish good luck to those who are leaving us. But we have succeeded, not only in our school rooms, but on the athletic field. At the recent track meet the Freshman Class gained third banner, defeating the Seniors. Well, folks, it is time to say good- bye, but don’t forget us. Look for our progress next year, under the Sopho- more notes, and see if we don’t make even more progress next year than we did in this. Well, happy vacation everyone, and good-bye ’till next term! ADRIENNE IIALL, Class Reporter FROM A WATCH TOWER The great light slowly swings from side to side, leaving behind it a wide path of glimmering brightness. As we look from the tiny window at the top of the tower, we see and hear many interesting things. In the dim distance we see two in- distinct figures, centering the light, Ray Goldy and Dick Dickinson, wild- ly struggling for a soft little white hand, that wavers uncertainly from one to the other. Whose hand could this be? To our great surprise, we find that it is Mary’s. The light shifting slightly, shines on a handsome young man, the center of a group of thrilled young ladies. It is not hard to see that it is Doc Wilson, the Freshman sheik, with his usual group of admirers. Turning the light in the direction of a great noise we find a mighty up- heaval, as if a mob of rebels had brok- en loose. What in the world can it be? To our great surprise we find that it is the group of quiet? and demure? Sophomore girls. It is needless to men- tion any names. We feel a great gust of wind; guid- ing the light in this direction, we find it. is only Lovey Scott explaining how he made that goal in basket ball. Giving the light a great shift we find a quiet corner where four absorb- ed figures are gathered, holding lengthy conversation. A brilliant blaze of light reflects back to us from the head of one of them, and we are de- lighted to see Friend Reds G. gazing into Betty Passmore’s blue eyes. His 38 THE KERNEL June, 1928 romantic class-mate, Joe Leeke, is singing a plaintive melody to Miss Bertha Foulke. We see a blonde young lady strag- gling and frowning over a huge stack of letters. Undoubtedly, this is Helen, trying to keep her correspondence and engagements straight. We perceive that a great newspaper is in the making, for flashing our light a little, we see the company of Gor- man Miller busily engaged in read- ing manuscript. We notice that in the corner of each sheet the insignia of the company—a small green parrot. A bird-like whistle falls upon our ears and upon investigation we discov- er that Nancy is leaning out of the window in response to the call of “My Horsie,” of course. Flashing our light about we discover a large room, apparently empty, but hearing an attempt at harmony, we see a few forlorn boys, who seem to be rendering “To Thee, 0 Country”. The awful sounds make us shudder and shiver and •upon questioning, we learn that this is the weekly performance of the Boys’ Glee Club. Upon a pedestal of honor we dis- cover an assembled company of digni- fied Seniors. We find much confusion in one corner, most unbecoming in this majestic group; it is Jimmie and Wells vainly striving to obtain the seat of honor by Martie. This seems to be on a train, perhaps it is coming from Washington. Next comes the picture of a dark, distinguished boy. leaning ardently ov- er the desk of a sweet blonde young girl. They appear to be reading some very interesting “Books”. We can- not see the titles of them. However, Dick and Gladys can get along very well without titles, as long as the books are there. We hear brakes screeching, see an Overland Six. 'Who can that be in it? They look familiar. Ah yes! now we recognize them; it is the “Grubbs”; focusing the light more we see some one in the back; curls and blue eyes bring a question to our minds, but this is easily solved, for there is Leslie. This must be the “Gallaghers . A hearty chuckle, a shrill giggle, and the new Chevrolet is off. with Jonathan at the wheel, and Kinily at her favorite pastime of exercising her larynx. Now we see a figure rushing wildly around with a stack of papers and magazines tucked haphazardly under her arm. This young lady is shouting, “Whoopee! Wait for me!” Certainly, it, is Martie, rushing around, to go to Samples’ with the Gang. Why are they so interested in that establish- ment after school, we wonder? Never mind, Gang, we realize that Samples’ is a very attractive place, taking everything into account. The light grows dimmer and dim- mer, and on flashing it around, we find its rays will no longer penetrate the distance, so shutting the window we sadly make our way down the steps, to close the door for the last time, on the happy scenes of High School Days. (Continued from pa«c 35) of Osgood, and so we were doomed to an evening of pleasant reflections, without the consoling company of Q and R. So much for May 7. 1928. Selah! Tom (Betty Passmore) Gillingham: “I’d rather study minerology than have a date any day.” Anne Gorman: “You’ve never had a real one.” Mr. Thompson: “Albert, did you ever drive a mule?” Albert K. : “Yes.” Mr. T.: “What did you say when you wanted him to stop?” Albert: “Whoa.” Mr. Thompson: “Attention class, forward, march, halt, whoa there, Al- bert.” 39 June, 1928 ATHLETICS THE KERNEL GIRLS' ATHLETIC NOTES Taps have sounded on the Girls’ Athletic season for this year. First, Hockey cleared the goal, and then Basketball passed from the scene and, lastly, came the Track Meet, which may be said to have straggled in from the rear. In reviewing the results of both the Basketball and Hockey season, we find that in Hockey the Oxford team won eleven out of twelve games. On the Basketball Court, Oxford came out with seven victories. The Inter-Class Track Meet was held at 3:15 on Monday, April 15, with a great variety of events, including: 100 yd. and 50 yd. Dashes, Shot Put, High Jump, Thinning Broad Jump, Standing Broad Jump, Basketball Throw, Pole Vault and one-fourth mile Relay. The Sophomores were the victors with the highest number of points, the Juniors scored second, and the Freshmen third. White, red and blue pennants, with the class written upon them, will be the awards. As we close to meet again in the next Kernel, we add these lines, with many apologies to Kipling: L’Envoi When “Sports” last whistle has thrill- ed JS, When the pigskin lies still on the shelf, We will swim and play tennis at leis- ure Till Hockey calls us again. Here’s to those who have cheered us, Stood by us, through to the end— Townspeople, classmates and teachers, Our thanks and our greeting we send. NANCY RIDGLEY, ’29 BOYS’ ATHLETIC NOTES Coaches J. M. Thompson J. W. McMullen Soccer Capt. ’28—Hutchinson “ ’29—Dickinson Manager ’28—Ware “ ’29—'Bailey Assist. Manager ’29—Gibson Base Ball Capt. '28—Grubb Manager ’28—Hutchinson Assist. Manager ’29—Grier Basket Ball Capt. ’28—Leeke “ ’29—Leeke Manager ’28—Grubb ’29—Dickinson Assist. Manager ’29—Gillingham Track Capt. ’29—Leeke Manager ’29—Bailey Sports Editor—Ralph Grier, ’29 The 0. II. S. has just completed its greatest season of sportdom. The boys have had wonderful success in all four branches of their indoor and outdoor sports. Soccer was our leading pastime during the fall months. In the third season for soccer, they have acquired a fine record for their Alma Mater, winning six out of twelve scheduled games, losing four and tying two. The boys who made up the Soccer squad are: Hutchinson (Capt.) ......... Steele Ware (Manager) .............. Grier Van Pelt .................Woodworth Grubb ...................... Wilson Geeke .................. Gillingham Dickinson ................... Scott Bailey ................... Jamison Now come the results of the most enjoyed of all sports of 0. H, S'.— Basket-ball. When the season opened 40 IICCKRY GIRLS' BASKETBALI June, 1928 THE KERNEL for basket-ball all kinds of comments and rumors were sent around and broadcasted over the grapevine tele- phone of Madam Rumor. To the listeners it would have seem- ed that probably there was never a sadder sight to be looked for than that at the end of the season. The Maroon and White dribblers would be far from being even in the list of County High Schools. Hut—they were listed, hail- ed and credited with having probably the fastest of all scholastic teams in Chester County. It was through their speedy efforts to finish their schedule without stain of defeat that they were acclaimed as the speed boys. During the early part of the season they de- feated all their opponents with one- sided scores and on three different occasions they reached the TOO point mark which alone gave them the credit of having a mighty clever squad. Ev- en in these contests they were forced to place in the line-up several of the second team to hold down their scor- ing, but these boys, who will be avail- able for the ’Varsity team next year, showed up almost as well in their play- ing as ’Varsity team, therefore show- ing that Coach Thompson has a great deal of reserve material in his squad. •lust an even dozen of straight vic- tories were chalked up by the 0. II. S. Speed Boys before they went down in defeat before the Blue and White drib- blers of Parkesburg High School. The thirteenth game proved a jinx and it was only through being a little too confident that the High School boys were handed their first and only set- back. Just three days later they play- ed the Rothsville II. S. of Lancaster Co. (who had defeated Parkesburg by large scores on two occasions) and gave them a drubbing which they will never forget, 41-28. This was the largest score ever totalled on the Lancaster team. The Oxford boys won lfi out of 17 scheduled games, which will go down in record of the Alma Mater as the greatest season of basket- ball ever known in Oxford, both in winning games and financially. Ken- nett, the foremost rival of O. II. S.. was defeated in both meetings this Season, which has never been accom- plished by either team in the history of the two schools. The basket-ball squad consists of: J. Leeke (C’apt.) F. Grubb (Manager) 1). Dickinson (Assistant Manager)® R. Goldey R. Grier L. Scott L. Jamison J. Hutchinson T. Gillingham W. Van Pelt P. Watterson •Letter Men. As the final issue of the Kernel goes to press before the ending of the base- ball season, it will be impossible to hand in results of the standing in the base-ball league. But so far we have established a good record. Captain Grubb, our pitcher, had his first defeat in four starts, when O. II. X. was forced to bow to its rival, Ken- nett. by the margin of 11-b. Unionville Consolidated gave us a trimming in various ways at the con- test on Friday, May 11, winning by the close score of 5 to 4. To counter- balance these losses we have met the teams of Unionville, Avondale, and St. Agnes and have brought home the tok- en of victory. The squad consists of the following: Grubb (Capt.) Hutchinson (Manager) Grier 'Assist. Manager) Leeke Goldey Dickinson Van Pelt Woodworth Scott Jamison Gallagher Coates Bailev Base-ball Schedule for 1928 Oxford 11. Unionville 5.....April 13 Oxford 13, St. Agnes 6......April 20 Oxford 17. Avondale 3 .... April 24 Oxford 9, Kennett 11 ........ May 1 Oxford 4, Unionville 5 .....May 11 Oxford-West Grove ........... May 15 Oxford-Kennett .............. May 17 Oxford-St. Agnes ............ May 18 Oxford-West Grove ........... May 25 42 SOCCER TRACK 0 June, 1928 THE KERNEL COMMERCIAL CLUB NOTES For the last time this year we meet in the Kernel. As usual we have been busy with our meetings. This is the first year for a Commercial Club, but we have been successful, ami Miss Brabson, our organizer, is proud of it. We have made several additions to the Commercial Department. The Ra- tional Rhythm Records purchased by the club have been very beneficial to the members of the typing classes, and we feel sure that the students of the Junior Class can be proud of their speed and accuracy, which these rec- ords have helped them to attain. The Club’s only social affair of the year was the banquet held in. February and which is told about in another part of the Kernel. We have had several townsmen, in- cluding Mr. Sloan and Mr. Scott, and our teachers, Mr. Miller, Mr. McMul- len. and Mr. Thompson, to speak to us at our meetings. The Juniors will carry on the good work that has been started. May the Commercial Club live on. with increas- ing success, is the wish of the Senior Class, and next year Kernel readei's will have the pleasure of following the club’s experiences again. We say good-bye to the readers, our friends, and teachers. We wish to thank those teachers for their helpful co-operation and guidance in our school work. ANNE REBURN, ’28 GLEE CLUB NOTES The time has arrived when we must say farewell to our Kernel friends, and the graduating class of ’28. To that class the clubs extend their hearty wishes for a successful and happy life, wherever their paths may lead. The class of ’28 will be sadly miss- ed from our circle. A number of well known voices will be lacking when next we meet. These clubs are familiar to some, but for the benefit of those who do not know us a brief summary of our year’s work will be given. The boys and girls organized sep- arate dubs early in the year, under the capable direction of .Miss Landis. Each club met on different nights to prac- tice old songs and new. We decided to give an operetta, “Lelawala”, and practiced to that end. This, however, was vetoed, and work in that direction ceased. After this failure, a party for the 0. H. S. was given. This was enjoyed by all and proved a great success. The clubs haven’t accomplished any- thing of real importance all year. They have sung a number of times for the Home and School League, also a few times in Chapel. We hope however, to meet you again next year and have a lot to tell you, so now it will simply be, au revoir. ERNA BROWN, ’29 FRENCH CLUB NOTES French being a new study in the Ox- ford High School, it was some time be- fore a club was organized, but I think all thirty-three members will agree that it was worth waiting for. Due to the work and aid of Mrs. Frank IT. Ttidgely, our instructor, Miss McCrae, and Professor Osborne, the French instructor at Lincoln Univers- ity, our Club has been a great success. Most all the members have attended every meeting. We have learned quite a lot about French and appreciate the beauty of the language. Although we cannot speak French so fluently, we can sing the “Marseillaise” as well as any Frenchman. This is our first at- tempt, but another year will tell the story. An revoir, HELEN MILLER, ’29 John Gibson: Lincoln freed all the slaves, didn’t he Dad? Dad: Yes, all but me. 46 FRENCH CLUB WEARERS OF THE “O” ORCHESTRA GLEE CLUB DEBATING NEWS In our annual Debating Season the Oxford High School Debating team had three debates. The question for debate was: “Resolved, That a high protective tariff as a permanent policy promotes the best interest of the Unit- ed States.” The negative team had one debate and the affirmative team had two debates. The negative team con- sisted of Oma Fae Van Pelt, Thomas Gillingham and Ralph Grier. The af- firmative team consisted of Anne Gor- man. Elizabeth Burling and John Heiney. The first debate was with Royers- ford at Oxford, in which the negative team debated. Royersford team came over to Oxford with a team especially strong in delivery. They won the de- bate by a decision of two to one. The next debate was with Conshohocken, at Conshohocken. Oxford lost this de- bate by a decision of two to one, al- though we thought it ought to have been a draw. The affirmative team de- bated this time. The last debate was with Plioenixville, at Phoenixville, in which the affirmative team debated. Here we met a very strong team and lost this debate by a decision of two to one. Although we did not have a very successful season, we learned a great deal about debating and we will be better equipped for debating next year. JOHN HEINEY, ’30 Miss Koch: You missed my class yesterday, didn’t you? Ray Goldey: Not in the least, not in the least. •KERNEL STAFF DEBATING TEAMS THE KERNEL June, 1928 ORCHESTRA NOTES President ....... Finances Passmore 1st Violins— Frances Passmore (Norman Coates Margaret Winchester 2nd Violins— Helen Haverstick John Heiney Cornet ................. Leroy Deaver Drum ................... Leiper Scott Piano .............. Margaret Cannon Assistant ........ Donald Churchman The Orchestra of Oxford High School, although small, has taken an active part in the school work for the year. They have assisted in Chapel and furnished the music at the party given by them in conjunction with the Glee Clubs. We hope you have enjoyed our mus- ic as much as we have enjoyed playing it for you. FAVORITE SONGS Gotta See Mama Every Night— Grubby There’s Music in the Air—Miss Landis S'choolday Sweethearts— Joe Leeke and Bertha Fonlke Maryland, My Maryland— Mr. Thompson Somewhere a Voice is Calling— __ , Mr. Lieb Under the Moonlight— A Certain Studebaker Me and (Mv Shadow—Gladvs and Dick Falling in Love—Kitty and Les Brown Eyes, Why Are Ton Blue?— Artie in a Chemistrv Exam. Seeing Nellie Home—Mr. McMullen The World is Waiting for the Sunrise _ . . . LG. D. Class thinking of You—Ann and “Doc” There Goes Precious—Martie Horses—Nancy Oh. What a Pal was Mary—- Ray Goldey Runnin’ Wild—Mary Crowl Five Foot Two—Eyes of Blue—Fae Sitting on Top of the World—Seniors Just a Memory—The Office Rollin’ Along—Stanley My Blue Heaven—Fanny Passmore To-night You Belong to Me.—“Anne” What’ll We Do on a Dew-Dew-Dewey Day?—Irvine and Dot Gray The Little Brown Church in the Dale Mr. Cooke Good News—Mr. Miller Prisoners’ Song—Carr and Pittsy Who’s Marvelous—Hazel Edwards There’s No Maybe in my Babie’s Eyes Gwen Thompson That Red-Headed Gal— Pauline McGarvey A Miss in the Taxi— Washington Lovers Questions—Kitty Smith After you get What yon Want you don’t Want it—Gertie Martindale Wedding Bells—Miss Brabson Henry Made a Lady out of Lizzie— Miss Koch Back In Your Own Back Yard— Elsie Massey I’d Rather Be Blue—Cora Leonard Let a Smile be your Umbrella on a Rain Rain Rainy Day— Marian Windle Somewhere, Someday—Fred Reburn Keep Sweeping the Cobwebs off the Moon—Kirk Melrath Smiles—Mary Slaugh Mr. McMullen: Am I speaking loud enough? Carr Stata: Sure, I can’t even sleep. Cliff Galvia: Whatstkematta, ain’t my face good enough for the bill? Bill Gallagher: Yea, but we can't put your face in the cash register. Paul Wilson, who dropped his watch out of a third story window, doesn’t know yet whether it is damaged. So fai , he hasn’t found anything but the hands, so he can’t tell. The girls call Bill Bailey “Mustard” because when he dances with them he is always on their dogs. 49 June, 1928 THE KERNEL BY A JUNIOR The end of school! What does it mean to you? To those of us who next year will return, it simply means a vacation, but to the Seniors it means leaving 0. H. S. for good. To the Class of 1928: Your work here in 0. H. S. is finish- ed. This chapter is completed. Is it very good or only moderately so, or is it poorly done? Your judgment of its value, if honestly made, will finally stand. Whether it be good or bad, the next unit of your life work must be built upon it. Life to some is merely the passing of time. They are the people who shift along earing not for the future. They have no goal but aimlessly push on in their selfish manner until it ends. To others, life is a reel of happiness be- cause they seek things higher. The prizes of life await those who have strength and patience to climb for them. But does not the receiving of them become all the more joyous be- cause of the perseverance? Is it not worth the while? So to you who have completed your training here, goes the plea to strive upward. With the foundation already gained may your path be made smoother; but do not choose always the easy path. Broaden your life with the hard tasks opportunity casts at your door. Make your Alma Mater always proud to claim you among hers. To each of you life will appear in a different phase. You should, if you have carefully applied your time, be prepared. Go forth with banners high, remembering the O. H. S', fight, and you'll be sure to conquer. There is little more as lower class- men that we can say to you, Seniors of 0. H. S., except that our constant best wishes go with you in your tasks. Re- member that those of us who remain here at school, will always be interest- ed in your accomplishments. God S iced! ANNE J. GORMAN, ’29 HEADLINES IN WASHINGTON NEWSPAPERS • • • James Broomall Offers to the Smith- 'sonian Institute the Only Shoe that has Fallen from the Washing- ton Monument • Henry Ford Purchases Antique Car from Miss Koch LUMBER, COAL, AND FEED— Howard Hindman, Successor to W. C. Passmore Red Grier—‘Vice-President • • • FOR SALE—Miss McCrea’s ruler, us- ed for a period of six months. FOR SALE—The clock which is never on time. MISS V. L. BRARSON • WANTED—One Harrow. Answer, ap- ply to JOE LEEEE, Representing Mr. Foulk. • WANTED—A good man who doesn’t drink, smoke or chew, for a husband. PAULINE McGARVEY I will offer for sale my Beauty Spot to the highest bidder. KITTY BABB FOR SALE—4 jars of Stacomb, 6 cans of Hair Gloss, 2 bottles of Vaseline Hair Tonic. DTOK DICKINSON • • • FOUND—One package of love letters starting “Darling Anne”, signed “Romeo”. Owner may have same by claiming them at this office. IT. B. SURPRISED 50 June, 1928 THE KERNEL FRESHMAN PARTY The first social event of the season was the Freshman Party. This was held on Friday evening, October 28, 1927, in the form of a masquerade party. The gymnasium was tastefully dec- orated in red and silver, the class col- ors of “32”. Many interesting and clever costumes were in the party, but the most conspicuous and prize takers were the five rainbow girls, who rush- ed in at the last minute and carried off the first prize. The evening was spent in dancing and card playing. The Lincoln Uni- versity Orchestra furnished the music for the dancing. G. T. B., ’28 BASKET BALL BANQUET On the evening of March 23, 1928, at eight o’clock, twelve girls and ten fellows, with the Tligh School Faculty, assembled around a tastefully decorat- ed banquet table in the dining room of the New Octoraro Hotel. The purpose of this gathering was to celebrate the closing of the successful basket ball seasons of both the boys and girls. After finishing the delicious dinner, toasts were given by Mr. John K. Thompson, Dr. Holcombe, Mr. Thomp- son, boys’ coach; Mrs. Brown, girls’ coach: Captain Joseph Leeke, Captain Betty Hindman, Manager Grubb, Nan- cv Ridgely, and Ruth Blackburn, with Mr. J. W. McMullen as toastmaster. Following the banquet a dance was held, in which many participated. At eleven thirty every one went home, proclaiming the banquet the most suc- cessful of its kind yet held. G. T. B., ’28 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BANQUET On the evening of March 1, 1928 some of the girls of the Oxford High School received an unexpected honor and pleasure in the form of a banquet, given by some of the town fellows. The banquet was held at “The Oaks”, and followed by a dance, with the Lincoln University Orchestra furn- ishing the music. Ith was a most charming affair; everyone had a lovely time, and the girls have never finished appreciating this affair, given in their honor. G. T. B., ’28 COMMERCIAL CLUB BANQUET On January 22, 1928, the first Ann- ual Banquet of the Commercial Club was held at the Octoraro Hotel. After partaking of a delicious chicken dinner the following program was given. Address of welcome by the Presi- dent of the Commercial Club— Mary Slaugh Toast Mistress—Violet Brabson Toast—J. W. McMullen— (9upt.-Prin. of O. II. S.) Toast—Mr. Miller Toast—Betty Burling We were fortunate in having with us as speaker of the evening, Mr. Free- man Taylor, President of the Taylor School, Philadelphia, and one of the pioneers in Commercial Education. lie gave an illustrated lecture on his trip through Canada, which was very inter- esting and instructive. We were congratulated on the suc- cess of our club by the faculty and our visitors. We then turned our attention to dancing and at twelve o’clock ad- journed our meeting to the tune of “Home, Sweet Home”. HAZEL EDWARDS, Sec’y. GLEE CLUB PARTY On March 2, 1928, the members of the girls and boys Glee Clubs met in the new gymnasium for the purpose of holding a little party. A program was given consisting of songs by Ruth Harding, selections by the Girls’ Glee Club, and a minuet, danced by eight couples. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing. At an early hour the dancing stop- ped, and I am sure everyone had a de- lightful evening. n rp . ,0 52 THE KERNEL June, 1928 ALUMNI BANQUET The Oxford High School Alumni As- sociation held their annual banquet in the old gymnasium of the High School on Saturday evening, April 7, 1928. The gymnasium had been decorated in blue and white by the Class of ”28” and four large tables accommodated the members. A most delicious dinner was served by the Home and School League. Mr. Ilarry K. Collins, of the Class of 1893, acted as toastmaster, and proved most efficient in this office, and he made the meal more interesting and amusing with his humorous remarks. Toasts were given by James F. Hutch- ison, Class of 1928, Violet Brabson, Class of 1918, Hannah Ewing Yerkes, Class of 1888, Norman S. Slack, Class of 1908, and Edna Evans Reynolds, Class of 1898. A very pleasing toast was read from Miss Myra Hodgson, Class of 1883. Following the banquet the company assembled in the new gymnasium, where Anna Ochs, Class of 1923, sang some beautiful selections. A dance fol- lowed this, which was made most pleasing by an orchestra from Wil- mington. At eleven forty-five the dancing stop- ped and everyone went home proclaim- ing the banquet most successful. G. T. B.. ’28 She didn’t like cats, but how she could pet. ASSEMBLIES Our assemblies have been very in- teresting this year, as each class had a week in which the}' participated. We were entertained by dialogues, orig- inal stories, and music. Music was furnished by our High School Orchestra on various occasions. The vocal solos given by Kitty Babb, Betty Bagenstose. Peg Winchester and Ruth Harding were much enjoyed, and also the violin solos by Dick Hoen- ninger, Fannie Passmore, Peg Win- chester, and Norman Coates. Probably one of the most interest- ing programs was the one furnished by Capt. E. N. I). Keib of the Red (Voss. His lecture was above all, humorous, interesting and valuable, and we hope that some of our students will heed the advice given them on such peculiar subjects as “one-arm” driving. (?) Prof. Wright of Lincoln University, and Rev. E. Russell spoke to us and their lectures are also remembered by the students. We have learned many songs and hymns, having chosen for our favorite “Go Down, Moses”. These songs we have been taught by the unceasing efforts of Miss Landis. We all hope that next year our pro- grams will be just as interesting as they were this year, even though we are losing two of our musicians, Kitty Babb and Dick noenninger. LORETTA nOENNTNGER, ’30 H. B. Earnhart R. T. Earnhart Compliments of Bell Phone 148-J England’s Billard Parlor Earnhart Brothers Hai.y England, Prop Oxford, Pa. Third Street, OXFORD,PA. F.lectrical Contractors Delco Light Frigidaiie Radio 53 Mil V TUBERCULIN TESTED, pasteurized MlLflA AND PROPERLY COOLED ICE ICE MADE FROM PURE WATER IN LARGE CAKES. 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PALMER Phone 35W Groceries and Vegetable DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR Give Us a Call LIPKIN’S FURNITURE STORE The Store of a Thousand Practical Gifts ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE Philip Kauffman, Mgr. OXFORD, PENNA. AN AD IN •KERNEL” SPEAKS TO THE COMMUNITV Just Sopher’s Radiolas Victrolas General Electric Refrigerators % McCRERY’S 30 S. Third St. Oxford, Pa. Phone 270 Cook with Gas—the Modern Fuel GAS is cheaper than COAL GAS is cleaner than COAL GAS is quicker than COAL GAS is safer than COAL The Citizens’ Gas and Fuel Company Wig Building, 45 S. Third Street OXFORD, PA. 'AN AD IN -KERNEL. SPEAKS TO THE COMMUNITY Conestoga Photo-Engraving Co. DESIGNING ENGRAVING ILLUSTRATING FIRST-CLASS ENGRAVING FOR ALL KINDS OF PAPERS 10 East Orange St, Lancaster, Pa. Phone 1352-R P. O. Box 1062 AN AD IN KERNEL SPEAKS TO THE COMMUNITY THE STUDIO We Make a Specialty of Photographing STUDENTS, GRADUATES, and SCHOOL GROUPS S. W. OCHS PHOTOGRAPHER The Photographs in this magazine were made by us South Third Street, OXFORD, PA. FOR DRUGS GO TO Baer’s Rexall Store Mack Berkowich Everything That is Made To Wear DOLLY MADISON AND DOUGLAS SHOES Oxford, Penna. Compliments of Barton's Beauty Parlor Lebo Building Phone 158-W OXFORD, PA. H. M. DEATHE OXFORD MOTOR SERVICE Gasoline, Oils, Supplies, Tires, Dog Harness Next to Post Office OXFORD, PA. Compliments of Boyd’s Bakery 423 Market Street, Oxford, Pa. THE NEW BUICK Sales and Service Gas, Oils, Tires, Towing Service OXFORD HOTEL GARAGE Phone 222 OXFORD, PA. OUR ADVERTISERS SUPPORT THE “KERNEL� ” J. C. HAYS Bell Phone 21 L. J. SHOEMAKER The Oxford Grain Hay Co. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN GRAIN, HAY, POTATOES, LUMBER, COAL, FERTILIZERS, CEMEMT, FLOUR, FEED, SEEDS, BUILDING SUPPLIES, ETC. “WHEN BUILDING LET US GIVE YOU AN ESTIMATE” OXFORD, PA. COMPLIMENTS OF Reed’s Grocery Store SOUTH THIRD STREET OXFORD, PA. WEIGEL BROS. The Modern Mill and Methods Oxford, Penna. BUNTING BROS. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in GRAIN FEED STRAW HAY FLOUR SEEDS COAL FERTILIZERS OXFORD, PA. Bell Phone 86 KIRK FREDD FARMING IMPLEMENTS FARM WAGONS AND HARDWARE HARNESS, HARNESS REPAIRS AND HORSE GOODS Phone 10W OXFORD, PENNA. OUR ADVERTISERS SUPPORT THE “KERNEL’1 The Bsoton 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. BOSTON SHOE HOUSE 316 Market Street, : , : : OXFORD PA- YOU DO BEST AT PITT’S TO THE CLASS OF ’28 WISHING YOU ALL SUCCESS I SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE A. EMERSON PITT THE NEW OXFORD CAFE SERVICE COURTESY GOOD FOOD Quality Ice Cream Soda Fountain Cigars Cigarettes F. H WOODWORTH, Proprietor OXFORD, PENNA. CARRIE P. McINTIRE DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS Bell Phone Pollock Building. OXFORD. PA OUR ADVERTISERS SUPPORT THE ' KERNEL,’’ Friendly Advice— The constant drip of water wears away the hardest stone; The constant gnaw of Towser masticates the toughest bone; The constant wooing lover carries off the blushing maid, And the constant bank depositor is the one that makes the grade. THE PEOPLES BANK OF OXFORD Third and Locust Streets, Oxford, Pa. What You Always Notice First and Last -THE CUT THAT PROCLAIMS IT CUSTOM MADE! HARRY SANTIROCCO TAILOR SUITS MADE TO ORDER DRY CLEANING DYEING PRESSING STEAMING AND ALI. KINDS OF FANCY PLEATING OXFORD, PA. Phone 148-M NATIONAL DOLLAR STORES COMPANY Known for Values An Institution Everything for the Girls The Stores for of Everything for the Boys People Who Value Giving Best Wishes Believe in Saving 36 S. 3rd St. S. KEISER, Mftr. Oxford, Pa. OUR ADVERTISERS SUPPORT THE ■■KERNEL FARMERS NATIONAL BANK OXFORD, PA. JAS. WOOD, President M. B. TAYLOR, Cashier J. DICKEY SMITH, Vice-President Capital and Surplus - $175,000.00 SAVINGS DEPARTMENT CHRISTMAS CLUB — THE “ NATIONAL BANK OF OXFORD OXFORD, PA. Capital and Surplus - $250,000.00 Undivided Profits over - 60,000.00 STRENGTH SAFETY COURTESY YOUR BUSINESS APPRECIATED