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

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J.l.k,l..L an luv T VDC l x. vrfq 1 - -ff. g. ,- , -'- 1 .- f.- We live in a wondrous and miraculous age. The greatest miracle of all is endless ceaseless change. We have in a sense become accus- tomed to change throughout the history of mankind but today this change is greatly accelerated. Changes of all nature are inevitable. In themselves some are good and some are bad but for each of us they will all be bad unless we learn to adjust and adapt ourselves to them. There are different degrees of adjustment and adaptation-some pas- sive some active. A changing world means a world full of challenging opportunity for all of us who are willing to accept the challenge and use our talents properly. There are many ways to prepare for these great challenges these great opportunities Education and experience are the obvious an- swers. No matter what kind of education or experience the future holds for us it is individual initiative and enterprise that will deter- mine the degree of success we may obtain. With confidence in our own abilities and faith in the wisdom of the goals we have set in life we will be able to adjust and to adapt to changing circumstances-we won t be thrown from our course. Edward V. Topping High School Principal 9 r I 5friymvfmmL ITT? ft- I LL l-L.,-l .. .. , :1---,3 CC ' ' 99 . 9 9 9 Q 3 9 9 5 7 , 9

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9, .,.. , . . Y ,..,,.F.m-E.,-F sq.,-W f i v And so the young man, having taken leave of his parents, set out upon his own voyage. His spirits were high being stirred by his new found freedom. His body pulsated with the excitement of adventure. While his plans for his voyage had been hastily drawn and details were missing, this disturbed him not, for many other voyages would follow. Greater attention could then be given to plans and purpose. Casting himself free from his mooring he suspected not that this should be his life's voyage. There would be no returning to the home- lands from which he so anxiously departed. How could he know that he would be tossed about aimlessly and endlessly unless he alone worked out the details of his life,s plan and became master of his ship? In after years it was found written in his log: My ears thirst for the sounds of wisdom and my heart has learned in silence the secrets of the days and nights. I listen to the whispered prayers of the seas, the forests and the mountains. I have learned to steer by the light of a distant star which gives me courage, as well as a fixed point to which I adjust my rudder. Yet the visions I have are mine for they are a treasure shared by no man. y Vernon H. W. Dessenberger Supervising Principal 8 wvipwr LUN V CIP D 1 Ur. Vernon IL W, D al if

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ASSISTANT HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Oliver Alexander Since Mr. Alexander has been a member of the staff of Oxford Area, he has admirably filled a number of positions. In addition to his full-time teaching schedule, he has played an important part in the direction of the Youth Recreation Program which has proven so valu- able to our community. lvith his sense of loyalty and fair play he has set a fine example for the students of our high school. GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Lawrence F. Nelson In the hands of a guidance counselor there rests much power to influence the future of many students. There- fore it is desirable to have such a position occupied by a capable and qualified person with an active interest in the entire student body. Oxford Area is proud to have as guidance counselor such a man as Mr. Nelson.