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

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Class History CLASS OF 1957, HOW DID YOUR GARDEN GROW? . . . WITH CARE- FUL GUILDANCE TO GAY YOUNG BLADES AND PRETTY NIAIDS ALL IN A ROW. Our activities as a class really began in ,53, our Freshman year. Under a bower of varicolored autumn leaves and flowers, we gaily danced to the music of Fred Roydls orchestra at our first class affair, the Freshman Party. It was the best and last dance of itls kind to be held in the old gym. In February of ,54, we moved into a marvelous new building, a thrill and a privilege for all of us. A trip to ValleygForgegroupded out theeyear in finecstyle. .sff e e e Trips to Gettysburg, the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Zoo, and Long- wood Gardens were all included in our busy Sophomore year. In the early spring, we held our Sophomore Hop, decorated in gay pastels, under a motif of April Showers. On to the Junior year. We spent a lot of time planning that nine months. An early start with our Kernel, Commencement duties, and of course, the Junior Prom, kept us busy right up to the last moment. Our Prom took place in a delightful MCountry Gardenf' and everyone spent a merry evening dancing around the wishing well to the strains of Tommy Donahueis orchestra. Last and most eventful of all, our Senior year. For the first time in years, we have a championship basketball team to be proud of. We have been luckier than other classes in that we took an extra trip to Washiiigtorl to see the in- auguration. The Senior Play, the Senior Trip, and our goal, graduation, all lie ahead of us. Our teachers and administration have done their part in preparing us for a future in the larger, newer world that we are about to enter. Our thanks and appreciation go to them for their careful help and guidance. Kernel Editor ROSALIE MARIE HART Academic Rosalie believes that things should be done well or not at all. The very capable editor of our Kernel, she enjoys executive type jobs and can carry any responsibility gracefully. Rosalie likes to have fun, too, and can often be seen driving the crowd around in her 'thot Ford.'7 Her experiences as a nurse's aide have convinced Rosalie that nursing is definitely her career. Activities: Band I, 2, 3, 4, Junior Chorus lg Senior Chorus 2, 3, 43 Christmas Program I, 2, 3, 4g Spring Concert 1, 2, 3, 4g Operetta 2, 3, 4g FTA 2, 3, 4, Junior Varsity Hockey 1, 2, GAC 1, 23 Student Council 1, 23 Class Night Usher 3, Hall Patrol 4g College Club 4g Class Treasurer I, 2: Class Vice President 3, Editor of Kernel 4.

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CLASS MOTTO Today we follow, Tomorrow we lead CLASS FLOWER: CLASS COLORS Red Carnation Red and White CLASS POEM The fan we've had within these walls! The times we've romped and roamed the halls! Bat now all this is done and past, Our twelve school years have gone so fast. The chain of friendships left behind- The future joys it helps us find- This chain is formed of many bars. Oar ideals point us to the Stars. We know that deep in every life There's much of joy, and mach of strife, But if we work, and laugh, and pray, Weill find that hardships fade away. Now that school days are over at last, W e shall look backward to the past, And pray, within each life, to find Mach happiness of every kind. Dreams, hopes, ambitions, skills- These still are ours, if we but will Them so. Now our lives tarn To separate roads, new goals to earn. MARGARET HUNTER

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JOSEPH WESLEY SEXTON Vocational President Joe's ability to see a job through until it is well done, combined with his easy-going charm and good looks, has made him a tremendous success as our class president. Although he loves to tease, he takes many things seriously. One of these is his agricultural work which is preparing him for his future farming career. Activities: Track 1, Boys, Athletics 1, County FFA 3, Class Night Usher 3, FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, 4, FFA Basketball 2, 3, 4, Class President 4, Baseball 4, FFA Vice President 4, Hall Patrol 4, Parlia- mentary Procedure Panel 3, Kernel Staff 4. VISCOUNT NELSON, JR. General Vice President A friend to one and all-thatls Burky. Besides being a familiar figure in school sports, he plays a cool trumpet in the Band. Burky is very interested in history and he enjoys reading. Both of these will aid him in becoming a very capable, successful history teacher. Activities: JV Basketball 1, Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4, Junior High Track 1, Varsity Track 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4, FTA 3, President 4, Varsity Soccer 1, 2, Senior Chorus 1, 2, 4, Hall Patrol 4, Class Vice President 2, 3, Student Council Vice President 4, Kernel Staff, Sports Editor 4, Varsity Club Vice President 4, Track Captain 4, College Club 4. MINNIE WORRELL SLAUCH Business Secretary Never let it be said that Min has Nnothing to dof' The attractive secretary of our class fand many other organizationsj is always busy. Her varied interests range from sports to Student Council to Frankie. Yet Min always finds time for a friendly smile or a bit of help for anyone. Activities: JV Hockey 1, 2, Varsity Hockey 3, 4, JV Basketball 1, 2, Varsity Basketball 3, 4, GAC 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 3, 4, Cheerleading Club 2, 3, -4, Cheerleader 3, 4, Captain 4, AA Secretary 4, Junior Chorus 1, Dancing Club 1, Senior Chorus 2, 3, 4, Christmas Program 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta 1, 2, Spring Concert 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 1, 2, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Senior Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Vice President 2, 3, FTA 2, 3, Secretary 3, Class Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4, FFA Sweetheart 3, Commencement Usher 3, Hall Patrol 4, College Club 4, Kernel Staff 4. RICHARD LEWIS KELLETT Academic Treasurer Besides being one of our star athletes, Richard does very well in his studies. He enjoys reading and you can sometimes find him with his nose buried in one of the classics. He makes regular appearances at parties with his collection of jazz records, one of the best and most complete. Richard is Lehigh University bound, where he plans to study Chemical Engineering. Activities: Senior Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Slide Rule l, 2, 3, JV Basketball 1, 2, Varsity Basketball 3, 4, Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, FTA 2, 3, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Operetta 2, Varsity Club President 4, Com- mencement Usher 3, Baccalaureate Usher 3, Leaders' Club 3, 4, College Club 4, Hall Patrol 4, Class Treasurer 3, 4, Kernel Staff 4. -