Oxford Academy Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Oxford, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1964 volume:

RECIT'N 6 -vtc ijTUOV ■STUDY Oxford High School THE BLACKHAWK Invites Ton to Tour OXFORD ACADEMY AND CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL in VOL. X Story and Pictures Oxford, New York 1964 Foreword Our Blackhawk, who faithfully watched the progress on his new home, now wishes to see the finished product. So let's go along with him as he tours the school, completed at last. The corridors are long and wide, the windows are large, and the rooms are airy and light. The atmosphere is business-like, but friendly. This is the setting and our friends are the charac- ters in the very first yearbook from our new school. Jeanne Mayhew and Karol Hayden, creators of the costume, prepare Linda Roberts for the tour. This is the main entrance as it appeared in May, 1963. School is in session while the elec- tricians complete the wiring in the office wing. Fog fills the valley as students enter the classroom wing. We are now viewing the office wing, the nerve center of the school. It is pulsing with the living, throb- bing activity which coordinates the goings-on within the school. We — hear typewriters clicking, feel the vibrations, and see the busy admin- istrators, office workers, guidance counselors, and nurses. They all contribute to the excited air we breathe in the office wing. Awards and citations in the lobby trophy case captured the eyes of the visitors during Open House, November 16, 1963. Mrs. Roys answers a student's question while Mrs. Dibble prepares a bank deposit -- just two of the many ser- vices to students, faculty and adminis- tration performed by our office staff. Mr. Tinker, our District Principal, has done much to help us obtain this beautiful school. He is an old friend who has given us many years of service. The old saying, Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other gold, applies very well to these men who are our administrators. Mr Doolittle is a new friend in our new surround- ings. As high school principal he has helped make these first months run smoothly. Mr. Hayden Vice-President Mr. Marshman President Mr. Cone Treasurer Board of Education The role of the Board of Education in relation to the school is similar to the role of Congress in rela- tion to the U.S. Members of both are elected; both have committees within the whole for more efficient operation. Members of both work very hard, but despite the many long hours spent by our Board mem- bers, these dedicated people aren't paid for their trouble! Mr. Weidman Mr. Rockhold Mrs. Whittaker Clerk 6 Mr. Youmans District Superintendent Guidance Should I go to college? Where? What courses should I take to prepare me for what I want to do? Guidance, the province of Miss Trimmingham and Mr. Rosengrant, helps us decide which role in life we are best suited to enter and gives us sound advice on means of achieving our goals. Miss Trimmingham Mrs. Tucker Secretary Special Services Mr. Holmes, Cooperative Board psy- chologist, whose services are available to all students. Mr. Rosengrant. Cooperative Board guidance counselor, who provides testing and counseling for the Junior High stu- dents . 7 School Nurses Mrs. Thorp, left, and Mrs. Smith, right, school nurses, test a student's vision with new equipment in the nurse's office. Mrs. Thorp greets visitors to her office during Open House. Junior Red Cross We are all familiar with the little blue gift boxes the Junior Red Cross sends overseas. Other activities include Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for local families. The advisors, Mrs. Thorp and Mrs. Hill, help make these projects a success. FRONT R°W left to right; S. Gilliand, M. Shore, H. Popovczak, D. Hill, S. Pethick, P. Barrows, Treasurer; r T rV,tSECOfi? OW: M� - Hill, Advisor; S. Finch, Vice-President; M. Popovczak, J. Silvernail, R Cook, M. Marso, D. Sweitzer, News Reporter; J. Popovczak, President; J. Tracy, R. Sweitzer, B. Barrows, H. Hendrickson, Secretary; C. Youngs, C. Finch. ’ 8 Officers and Advisors FRONT ROW, left to right: Miss Bull, Mr. Tinker, (Ad- visors), T. Emerson, Treas- urer, C. Tansey, Secretary, J. Mayhew, President, J. Tansey, Vice-President. Student Council Democracy, according to the dictionary, is government by the people. Here we have the opportunity to practice democratic living by electing the officers and members of the Council. This group raised funds to purchase a scoreboard for the gym and flags for each classroom. FRONT ROW, left to right: D. Rice, B. Dunckel, D. Nichols, H. Crumb, D. Hill, J. Mayhew. SECOND ROW: J. White, H. Denz, C. Tansey, R. Shepler, P. Van Guilder, L. Knapp, J. Leary, L. Winner, H. Allmend- inger. THIRD ROW: D. Carey, M. Nichols, J. Tansey, M. Seymour, G. Rood, T. Emerson, J. Weidman, D. McMullen. 9 As we walk along the lower hall of the classroom wing after the last bell has rung, we hear the clamor of closing lockers and gay voices. We see their owners, the junior high students themselves, busily preparing to leave. We perhaps return a book to the library, atcry ] PIctTN •r .' warn 'D' into rhq home economics room, or say r. Buhner, Mrs. Barnes and all iliar teachers who instruct us in tal subjects we need to know. •pr?rt -Helo’;.„ fhe pthd ' fa he funda a 9 undame jjfur; ’V BiCTM 5 Ln QtCff N I T ‘ t QtOTU men4 •AT P The open door o£ Room 101 reveals a busy study hall. 7th Grade Chairmen Top to bottom: A. Denz, N. Mayhew, J. Ross. FRONT ROW, left to right: A. Crumb, R. Dibble, S. Gyles, M. Eccleston, E. Bryden. SECOND ROW: E. Golden, M. Barrows, G. Gates, T. Fitzgerald, M. Davis, T. Davies, C. Denny, M. Blum, S. Cooper. THIRD ROW: F. Finch, D. Genung, W. Branham, J. Busch, A. Denz, D. Cox, R. DeLoatch, R. Davis, J. Carhart, A. Finch, D. Bosworth, S. Gustin, D. Carey, C. Brigham. Seventh Graders Are Worlds Apart from Sixth Graders! FRONT ROW, left to right: C. Vigus, W. Roys, R. Seehausen, M. Rice, R. Rockhold. SECOND ROW: J. Ross, L. Schmidt, B. Youngs, M. Preston, P. Van Guilder, S. Westcott, L. Russock, M. Shore, C. Shapley, B. Stratton. THIRD ROW: C. Wetmore, J. Seiler, F. William?, D. Youngs, R. Snavely, B. Serota, S. Rood, D. Tansey, D. Spencer, R. Ross, S. Sabin, N. Sylstra, M. Webb. 12 r FRONT ROW: left to right: J. Meek, S. Huskins, S. Kramnich, E. Lawton. SECOND ROW: E. Lashway, K. Loughren, N. Mayhew, H. Popovczak, B. Lorimer, K. Moorehead, D. Hill, P. Harrison, J. Menard, B. Kry- gicr. THIRD ROW: J. Kozlowski, P. Phinney, P. Mulwane, K. Hackett, J. Maynard, R. Joscelyn, E. Horton, E. McGowan, F. McMullen, E. Hopkins, T. Kolis, C. Kasmarcik, L. Lester, M. Marso. When they graduated they made the jump from naivete to sophistication. They have a dance! They pass to classes! They explore new worlds with their friends and teachers. Homeroom teachers are, left to right, Mrs. Fowlston, Home Economics; Miss Snedeker, Jr. High English; Mrs. Hodges, Jr. High Mathematics; Mr. Batterman, Industrial Arts. 13 7th Grade Math Class FRONT ROW left to right: W. McGrath, B. Preston, J. Magrath, M. Nichols, D. Ingraham, V. Lawson, C. lbrC k' J',TT u MnaDPP’,,L- ,K'ny°n’ C' HarU SECOND ROW: G. Loughren, A. Golden, R. Nighten- g e, Kolis, R. Lobdell, R. Hinckley, A. Holm, B. MacLaury, A. Marso, A. Hofmann, S. Hartwell, L. Huckabone, D. Hemstrought, S. Morehead, G. Mazzocchi. Eighth graders, with a year's experience in Junior High, are really making their way up in the world. They look pretty big to the seventh graders! Soon they will have completed two-thirds of their public-school education and will become lowly Frosh in Senior High! Eighth grade chairmen arc, left to right, C. Taranto, S. Duell, D. Hemstrought. Homeroom Teachers are, left to right, Mrs. Souders, Jr. High Reading English; Mrs. Bound, Jr. High Social Studies; Miss Byrne, Jr. Sr. High English. FRONT ROW: left to right: J. Black, L. Cobb, S. Caezza, L. Covell, E. Shepler, R. Duell, J. Diamond, L. Brewer. SECOND ROW: J. Moore, R. Strier, M. Paino, J. Brigham, C. Barrows, D. Beckwith, R. Hinckley, D. Carroll, J. Hohl, T. Hodge, R. Denz, C. Moore, R. Bosworth, C. Seymour. THIRD ROW: P. Bryden, S. Barrows, M. Baldwin, L. Collins, C. Chesebro, B. Doyle, M. Alger, C. Champlin, B. Dunckel, N. Benedict, V. Doolittle, S. Bassett, S. Duell, B. Cooper. FRONT ROW: left to right: Y. Smith, L. Wetmore, R. Westcott, C. Silvemail. SECOND ROW: T. Tansey, R. Kent, H. Wheat, C. Smith, D. Williams, W. Wheat, G. Root, R. Stiles, G. Williams, R. Webb, M. Tefft, R. Wright. THIRD ROW: D. Vigus, D. Rice, C. Taranto, E. Squires, D. Youngs, L. Snavely, J. Rotundo. C. Rice, D. White, A. Westerby, D. Ross, C. Whittaker, J. Stringham. 15 Blackhawk editorial staff includes, SEATED, left to right: J. Tansey, S. Race, Layout editors: J. Roberts, Editor-in-chief. STANDING: S. Loomis, Asst. Layout editor; A. Dutton, Sopho- more editor; Miss Snedeker, Advisor; S. Seehausen, Copy editor; Mrs. Tracy, Advisor, J. Popovczak, Photo Asst. ; M. Seymour, Sports Editor. Blackhawk Staff The subscription staff poses in the student entrance before campaigning for orders in each homeroom. FRONT ROW, left to right: L. Smith, C. Bell, L. Winner, H. Crumb, L. Knapp. SECOND ROW: L. Roys, R. Jeffords, G. Wheeler, H. Allmendinger, B. Utter, B. Dunckel, M. Marso, P. Marso, B. Dutton, J. Mayhew, S. Marso, Asst. Subscription Mgr. , E. Kolis, J. Thompson, B. Cady, Subscription Mgr. 16 The advertising staff prepares its program; the typists await the final copy, and the treasurer is ready to keep careful check on our finances. SEATED, clockwise, P. Sumida, C. Seehausen, G. Tinker, Advertising Mgr. ; S. Emmick, S. Taranto. STANDING: T. Emerson, L. Roberts, B. Bailey, Asst. Advertising Mgr.; P. Black, D. Jones, J. Hayes, Typists, N. Moon, S. Wackford; Treasurer, S. Gilliand; J. Popovczak, at typewriter, Head Typist. Other yearbooks provide ideas! We probably don't realize the tre- mendous effort which goes into the year- book. The theme, layout, captions, and copy must be carefully planned. Actu- ally, we should all have the opportunity to sit in on one yearbook meeting to see the many details and problems involved. Then we could better appreciate this fine, inexpensive book. We are proud that last year the Blackhawk won an honor rating pre- sented by the National Scholastic Press Association. We have hopes that this year's Blackhawk will do even better! 17 Audio- Visual Club Need a movie or slide film projector? Plan to use a record player in class? Want the loud-speaker set up for assembly? See these boys. Clockwise: J. Popovczak, D. Cates, D. Beckwith, W. Zahner, A. Huskins, M. Moore, J. Hayes, Mr. Crimes, Adv isor. Library A quiet spot to study, read the latest maga- zines and daily newspapers, browse through some of the 4500 books on the shelves, or consult the reference collection for informa- tion. Art Class Perhaps pottery is being fired in the kiln in the background as Mr. Buhner watches students engaged in papier-mSche construction. 18 S. Taranto and J. Thompson, SEATED, co-editors of Oxford Academy News which appears weekly in the local Review Times, discuss the news of school activities with the staff. STANDING, left to right: S. Race, S. Loomis, D. Sweitzer, B. Utter, M. Stratton, B. Souders, Mrs. Souders, Advisor; A. Whittaker. Newspaper Staff Home Economics 19 Senior High The Blackhawk ponders his future cours|es in High School. Does he have a talent for shorthand, typing and bookkeeping? Should tangle his tongue with French idioms? Are chemical formulas his special forte? Will algebraic equations and geometry theorem phase him? What does he want to be? .v C - The stairway window frames the Blackhawk as he pauses to consider the four years of his high school career. Freshman Officers FRONT ROW: left to right: B. Utter, Treasurer; C. Volk. Vice President; G. Tompkins, President; C. Seehausen, Secretary. FRONT ROW: left to right: J. Westcott, G. Tompkins, B. Stafford, B. Wall, J. Searfoss, C. Seehausen, B. Seiler, R. Shepler, D. Sweitzcr. W. Whittaker. SECOND ROW: D. Youngs, T. Winner, D. Wackford. J. Tracy, A. Wood, B. Utter, C. Volk, C. Youngs, B. Searfoss, R. Wood, L. Wheeler. M. Sayies, S. Youngs. FRONT ROW: left to right: A. Phillips, M. Popovczak, D. Meade, J. Marrone. SECOND ROW: L. Race, J. Leary, J. Parker, K. Landers, L. Lansdowne, W. Hunter, R. Krygier, J. Howe, R. Maynard, R. Machie, B. Monroe. THIRD ROW: A. Lester, R. Milks, F. Mazzocchi, L. Kessler, T. Palmer, J. Mangels, J. Locke, E. Joscelyn, G. Ingraham, M. Moors, R. Meek, M. Marso, L. Lewis. Advisors Freshmen At last, we made it! It seems ages ago when we first entered kindergarten, and here we are starting out in first year high -- and in a brand new build- ing, too! Wonder if this high school science and math and languages can be as tough as we've heard? Guess we'll have to work. We certainly want to make the team, and it would be nice to be a class officer or student council representa- tive. Better get to work, can’t daydream . Never make the grade that way. Left to right: Mr. Buhner, Art; Mrs. Detweiler, Business; Miss Mowry, French. 22 FRONT ROW: left to right: M. Hicks, H. Allmendinger, D. Driesbough, P. Barber, J. Eccleston, D. Hicks. SECOND ROW: J. Hinckley, C. Carlin, C. Cole, M. Batie, M. Downey, S. Burke, R. Holm, D. Finch, S. Barber. THIRD ROW: L. Diamond, M. Houghtaling, R. Behe, R. Houghtaling, L. Fowlston, R. Cunning- ham, J. Hendrickson, M. Cobb, K. Carman, S. Alger, C. Chesebro. 23 FRONT ROW, left to right: M. DeLoatch, S. Finch, R. Craef, P. Benedict, K. Herfort, G. Harvey. SECOND ROW: M. Harvey, S. Collver, V. Becht, R. Carroll, G. Genung, G. Harrington, W. Hackbarth, D. Dutcher, L. Beckwith, T. Emerson. THIRD ROW: K. Engler, J. Baier, C. Bosworth, B. Barrows, A. Dutton, C. Cun- ningham, D. Barrows, R. Doolittle, C. Fleming, B. Dunckel, F. Diamond. FRONT ROW, left to right: D. Schlafer, B. Souders, L. Webb, L. Russock. SECOND ROW: N. Wallace, F. Shimer, L. Thorne, R. Rucker, L. Wilcox, F. Zahner, W. Troxell, J. Sherman, V. Whaley. THIRD ROW: G. Wheeler, M. Wall, K. Wilkie, L. Wakefield, R. Taranto, P. Weishaupt, M. Tefft, L. Swartout, S. Squires, M. Stratton, A. Sayles. 24 FRONT ROW: Left to right: G. Root, P. McGowan, D. Mumbulo, R. Preston, F. Morehead, R. Ogden, J. Manzer. SECOND ROW: L. Roberts, M. McGowan, J. Loomis, E. Knapp. G. Ross, M. Moore. A. Partik, D. Padcn, S. Loomis, D. Morgan. THIRD ROW: S. Knowiton, R. Maynard, D. Leach, C. Roberts, S. Phoenix, D. Nichols. Sophomores Here we are! We did manage to cope with Freshman English and history and we did make the team -- and the grade. Now we can watch these new freshmen struggle along. We’ll have to do especially well this year. We're aware of the meaning of sophomore.” Probably we do think we're pretty wise at times, but let’s not be as foolish as some classes! Let’s be smart enough to stay off the jack list and maybe we’ll actually get to play in the big game. Left to Right: J. Manzer, Treasurer; D. Leach, Vice President; A. Dutton, President, D. Dutcher, Secretary. 25 Sophomore Advisors LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Vogelgsang, Agri- culture; Miss Bull, Commerce; Mr. Walsh, Citizenship Education. Mrs. Roberts guides the Sophs through the mysteries of math. Amo, Am as, Amat. The conjug- ation of Latin verbs may be what Miss Bowers is explaining to these attentive Sophomores. 26 Juniors Another year gone by and our Junior year promises to be the busiest ever! Suppose we'll have the usual magazine sale. Have to raise more money this year. Lots of expenses! Junior rings to be ordered soon. Do you suppose SHE would wear ours? Maybe we'll have enough nerve to ask her! Football practice, loads of home- work, book reports due soon; next week we start planning the prom, the big event of the year. Wonder who'll be queen this year? What a year! And we thought we were busy as Freshmen! JUNIOR ADVISORS, left to right, Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Mortensen, Mathematics; Mr. Sherman, Jr. High Science. FRONT ROW: left to right: C. Merritt, C. Merritt, L. Pethick, S. Marso. SECOND ROW: M. MacLaury, T. Loomis, F. Nichols, P. Kent, C. Meek, J. Lewis, D. Menard. THIRD ROW: G. Lobdell, M. Hunter, E. Lash- way, J.’ Nightengale, S. Marsten, J. Machie, E. Marrone, N. Moon, P. Krygicr, A. Huskins, G. Morack, T. Livingston, P. Herfort, M. Loughren. SEATED, left to right: J. Tansey, D. Sabin, S. Race, A. Whittaker, R. Sweitzer, R. Shimer, R. Ross, J. Weidman, I. Vigus, A. Wheat. STANDING: N. Wetmore, L. Winner, L. Smith, J. Popovczak, S.- Wood, S. Seehausen, W. Zahner, E. Ross, S. Roys. 28 FRONT ROW: left to right: H. Denz, P. Black, S Emmick, R. Allmendinger. SECOND ROW: N. Buffalo, C. Collins, J. Hemstrought, J. Doolittle, J. Hayes, S. Collver. THIRD ROW: S. Greenwood, B. Bailey, D. Gates, S. Buffalo, S. Barrows, C. Diamond, L. Covell, C. Bell, F. Diamond, S. Behe, J. Carey, V. Byrne, H. Crumb. Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered! This old song title fits perfectly, the expressions of Susan Marso, Rosie Ross, Earl Lashway and Linda Smith. ---- 29 Tension mounts as coveted honor of Queen escorted from the Queen Sharon Taranto crowns her escort, King William Barrone. zmv so$i tcTATOH • 00 TO too MUSIC IMCK MAVUMfS ORCHESTRA SPONSORED tiV THE____ OF OXFORD ACADEMY M THE GYM SEMI-FORHAL 1.25 simcii candidates for the of the Junior Prom are dance floor. 30 The Queen and King pose before their throne. Beautiful decorations, gorgeous gowns and good music contributed to a successful prom. Seniors Officers LEFT TO RICHT: J. Popovczak, Treas- urer; D. Jones, President; P. Marso, Secretary; L. Roys, Vice-President. Hurrah! We're the V.I.P.'s! Seniors! Magic words, aren't they? We feel especially important as the first gradu- ating class from our new school. We'll be busier than ever this year. Have to buckle down and keep those marks up. We would like to get into that college. Senior portraits soon and then we’ll be ordering announcements, cards, and gowns. Speaking g£jta®s and gowns, suppose thor Ts any chance of making iety? Wouldnr Mom and Dad burst with pride? is year that we've Waited for so a bit sad. Soon we'll be leaving already familiar halls. Wonder all our classmates Will be next ea ? College? Service? Married? Who Hoi ong thes The Blackhawk, carrying his diploma and wearing his mortar board, surveys the world he is retidy to enter knows-; fei Senior Honors 4 RKlfN I ’£- Rscirw 1 c' cffia PKfTN ; ? te TYPING rsciTn •Q' RterTN n OfcOT'N “D ptarw md salu Thelhonor students, the valedictorian and saluta - torian merit the prestige their scholastic [ability earns for them . But we would like to lecojgnjze. also those sjuddnts who have showi) spfcoial abfiity-in chases of the high schobi cilirrijculum.-The students in the picture below have .been selected ty the faculty as the outstanding Sehiors in their parr tieulaB: are is. Typ Seriors have won honors whiqji shpuld als6 be noted here Jeanne Mayhew hah been presented with the D.A.R Good Citizen awaijd and Bradley Mrelrfs musical talent won him a coveted place in the All- State Band. Sharon Taranto Salutatorian David Emerson Boys' State LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Rood, Physical Education; J. Purdy, Latin; D. Emerson, Physical Education, Industrial Arts, Mathematics; H. Hofmann, Science; S. Bryden, Agriculture; K. Hayden, Art; J. Swartout, Business; J. Sweitzer, Homemaking; S. Christian, Physical Education; S. Tansey, Physical Education; S. Caezza, Band; F Wilcox, Band; S. Taranto. French; P. Sumida. Social Studies; B. Meek, Band and Vocal Music; G. Tinker, English. Barbara J. Bakoon Peggy I. Barrows Neil R Bartlc Robert E. Bartlc Larry A. Beckwith Enid R. Blum Stanley R. Bryden Eileen M. Byrne 34 Barbara J. Cady Left to Right: Mr. Hewitt, Science; Mr. Souders, Social Studies; Mrs. Cooke, English. Bonnie J. Cole Ruth L. Cook Sandra L. Christian Linda L. Cobb SENIOR ADVISORS Mr. Souders has been our class advisor throughout our high school years. Mrs. Griffin and Mr. Welsh helped guide us as freshmen, and Mr. Reymers replaced Mr. Welsh during our Soph year. We have been fortunate to have Mr. Hewitt and Mrs. Cooke with Mr. Souders to help during these last two hectic years. 35 Thomas E. Cosen Richard L. Davis Nancy J. DeLong Priscilla K. Diamond James Duell Barbara R. Dutton David B. Emerson Gloria J. Finch 36 Ivon Ford David H. Frost Susan I. Gilliand Charles Gimdt Parlez-vous francias? Seniors listen intently to French language re- cordings. 37 Richard A. Hendrickson Frank A. Hofmann Herman J. Hofmann Donald P. Jones James M. Keating Elizabeth J. Kolis 38 Francis A. La Corte Robert C. Lobdell Michael M, Maricle Linda J. Marks 39 Bradley A. Meek Michael K. Moore Shirley L. Pethick Joan M. Popovczak Joseph F. Purdy 40 William A. Race Gary P. Rice Susan E. Rice Hot spots in the cold war may be the topic of discussion in Mr. Walsh's Ameri can history class. Carla J. Shore Jacqueline H Silvemail Julie A. Roberts Linda E. Roys Mark D. Seymour 41 Homer D. Smith Raymond L. Smith Susan K. Souders Sandra J. Spaulding Russell P. Stafford Thomas G. Stiles Patricia K. Sumida Jean M. Swartout Jeanne W. Swcitzcr Sharyn L. Tansey David R. Wackford Suzanne M. Wackford Shark, Joe and Linda concentrate on their typing copy. No hunt and peck system for them! Sharon A. Taranto Judy L. Thompson Gwendolyn K. Tinker Cynthia J. Vigus 43 Agnes M. Warren Carl W. Walls Elaine C. Weaver Dale F. Wheeler Junietta White Francis K Wilcox Edwina M. Winner Frank C. Zindle Gerald Me Cowan Jerry's cooperation, his sportsmanship, his dependability in all activities, and his ready smile will long live in our memories. HOMECOMING QUEEN Jackie Sil- vernail, Linda Roys and Joan Kolis figure the receipts at their gala prom. Mrs. Marble takes advantage of a calm moment to prepare for her Senior English class. On November 9, the first annual Homecoming Dance was held in the cafetorium, with Pep Maiurano and the Sports- men furnishing the music. Jeanne Mayhew was crowned Queen by Mr. Doo- little and Judy Thompson and Junietta White were chosen as princesses. President Don Jones presented Mr. Doolittle with a sash making him an official Qxfordite. These Seniors won't get far in this car they found in the shop. Nor will Susan do the car much good with that kingsized wTench! CLOCKWISE: Susan Rice, Judy Thompson, Pat Sumida, Sharyn Tansey, Jean Swart- out, Linda Marks and Sharon Taranto. aC 11KKK IK WHAT THK NATIONS I.KAIIF.HS AUK SAYING ABOUT DON «MINKS 1' � i ■ � J9 so mark him yoih ciwicit VO I K THE ' p ccAGE LOOK ISIlOWO , ■« WITH VOTES FOR JEANN C ft� m Seniors campaign for student council office. 45 SEATED, left to right: J. O'Wyatt, S. Caezza, C. Vigus, M. Kramnich, J. Hill. STANDING: Mrs. Roberts, Advisor; B. Meek, S. Taranto, J. Holbrook, P. Marso, B. Dutton, J. Roberts, G. Tinker. Honor Society Excitement and suspense prevailed on December 4, 1963, as new members of the Honor Society were tapped and then adorned with red stoles which they proudly wore throughout the day. Formal induction ceremonies were held that evening at P.T.A. The four criteria for membership, scholarship, leadership, character and service, were explained prior to the presentation of pins to the new members. Initiation of the inductees the next few days featured crazy color combina- tions, unmatched footwear and apples for the teachers! Honor Society officers, left to right, are S. Taranto, Secretary; B. Meek, President; J. Roberts, Vice-President; G. Tinker, Treasurer; Mrs. Roberts, Advisor. December, 196S, inductees are, left to right, H. Hofmann, B. Cady, S. Seehausen, N. DeLong, N. Moon, S. Marso, B. Bailey, S. Rice, P. Black, J. Popovczak. FRONT ROW, left to right: L. Smith, C. Wood. SECOND ROW: J. Popovczak, L. Cooper, S. Christian, P. Harrington, Miss Bull, Mrs. Detweiler, Advisors; L. Winner, N. Benedict, A. Warren. THIRD ROW: T. Loomis, M. MacLainy, D. Wheeler, C. Finch, E. Kolis, N. Buffalo, H. Hendrickson. STANDING: J. Sweitzer, J. Silver- nail, B. Cole, S. Cilliand, N. Wetmore, J. Youngs, E. Winner, R. Cook, R. Granger, T. Stiles. E. Byrne, F. Diamond, P. Krygier, B. Barrows, L. Covell, P. Diamond, J. Swartout, K. Wilkie, J. Nightengale, S. Squires, S. Spaulding, L. Cobb, C. Collins, R. Ross, V. Byrne, S. Wood, C. Bell. Nancy Wetmore shows Ray Ogden an OACS book jacket on sale in the store which the commercial students operate- Commercial Club The Commercial department, with its courses in typing, shorthand, business law and business arithmetic prepares students for business and secretarial work. Field trips to area .firms give the students an opportunity to observe various types of occupations. Further experience is gained as students assist the faculty and office personnel with typing and routine office work. The school store, an innovation this year, is operated entirely by the commer- cial students and furnishes another valua- ble practical experience. Newspaper Typists These students are responsible for typing the school news each week before it is sent to the Review Times for publi- cation. SEATED: P. Harring- ton, S. Christian. STAND- ING: B. Cole, R. Cook, J. Popovczak, E. Winner, Miss Bull, Advisor. 47 FRONT ROW, left to right: J. Swartout, J. Thompson, B. Cady. SECOND ROW: D. Wheeler, J. Roberts, J. White, L. Marks, J. Keating, L. Roys, E. Weaver, N. DeLong, S. Taranto. Linda Roys, soon to be married herself, attempts to marry off her woman-hater” brother, Jim Keating, and enlists the aid of all her friends. Then Barb Cady, the old flame who had once rejected Jim, reappears and love blooms again in “Thanks Awfully” The Seniors and the directors surely doubted at times that the curtain would ever go up on the three one-act plays they had selected for presentation on December 12, 1963. But despite illnesses and other disruptions curtain time finally arrived. Then disaster struck again. Gwen Tinker and several others in the cast were late. Involved in a slight auto accident on a slippery street, they finally arrived unharmed. But Bradley Meek was less fortunate. A skid into a pole sent him to the hospital. But with the determination of a real trouper, Bradley insisted that the show must go on and returned to the auditorium to play his part despite a badly battered mouth. Mrs. Marshall, who directed the plays, assisted by Miss Byrne, managed to smile despite all the misfortunes that befell the cast! 48 Three On a Bench Seated on a bench in the park, Gwen Tinker and her beau, Tom Stiles, are having a lover's spat when Susie Souders, a kindly widow, intervenes. Mark Seymour, an admirer of Susie's, is rejected when she reveals her ambition in life is to help young lovers patch up their differences. Absenteeism hit the Seniors even when the photogra- pher was at work. The cast above includes two alter- nates, S. Rice and D. Wackford. SEATED: M. Sey- mour, S. Rice, T. Stiles. STANDING, D. Wackford No Greater Love The education of Dr. Jimmy Cain, Bradley Meek, had been a severe financial strain on his family. Pat Harrington, a nurse in their small hometown, was convinced that her son would return to practice medicine where he was so desperately needed. His father and grandmother, Joe Purdy and Nancy Barrows, shared these dreams. But Bradley had ideas of new worlds to conquer. The star of this drama was starring in the All- State Band in Rochester when this shot was taken. The cast includes, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Purdy, N. Barrows, B. Dutton, P. Harrington. 49 Mark Seymour, Francis Wilcox and Mary Lou McGowan are ready for their Driver Ed class with Mr. Sher- man. Knowledge of driving laws, signs, signals and proper handling of an automobile should help drivers avoid the dilemma posed by these students! Academy Historical Society Seventh graders this year organized a chapter of the Yorker Club with D. Genung, President; A. Crumb, Vice-President; A. Denz, Treasurer; N. Sylstra, Secretary. Mrs. Bound, Advisor, is shown at the left discussing club plans for collecting pictures, antiques, books and other items of local historical interest. FRONT ROW, left to right: M. Barrows, W. Roys, A. Crumb, R. Rockhold, T. Fitzgerald. SECOND ROW: E. Lawton, C. Brigham, D. Carey, J. Meek, D. Seiler, J. Busch, D. Genung, F. Finch, A. Denz, C. Vigus, I. Kozlowski, M. Webb. THIRD ROW: M. Race, P. Phinney, N. Sylstra, M. Marso, R. Joscelyn, T. Hopkins E. Horton. FOURTH ROW: B. J. Stratton, S. Kramnich, J. Ross, Mrs. Bound, T. Davies, B. Lorimer. C. Denny, P. Van Guilder, M. Blum, M. Preston, K. Loughren, S. Gyles. Science Lab Mrs. Knudsen supervises C. Merritt and A. Huskins as they prepare an experiment in the lab. BELOW: Alan Huskins carefully ob- serves his distillation experiment. RIGHT: As the sign in the door in- dicates, the lab storage area is off limits to students. RIGHT: Mrs. Smith uses the listening room in the li- brary to give a hearing test. BELOW: Mrs. Cooke waits patiently while her freshmen students write their answers to a social studies quiz. Perhaps this student has been absent and is catch- ing up in Mrs. Detweiler's deserted business class- room. Athletics Our mascot surveys the athletic equipment surrounding the Blackhawk emblem which decorates the center of the new gymnasium. During the day the divided gym echoes to the noise of both boys' and girls’ gym classes. After school the bounce of basketballs and the grunts of wrestlers fill the gym area. Perched precariously on a high scaffold, the phd the gym as it appeared last May, crammed with - and su f lies. FRONT ROW, left to right: M. Eldred, L. £ord, ’Jtlgrsj SECOND ROW: G. Rood, W. Race, D. Emerson, D. 3. Wackford, H. smith, I. Ford, G. Rice, G. Lobdell, Ross', M Genung J Bite Eougjiren J. Lewis, J. Doolittle. S. B he, M. Hunter', U. Chn: .Voore, G. Harrington, S. KnowltorkfCICarroll, R. Rucker Toliver. FIFTH ROW: A. Dutton, J,T[anker. fc. Wheeler. D M. iLoug Gtjeet voQd. THIRD ROW: E. Lashway, J. Weidman, E. M. Hunter , C. Christian, J. Machie. FOURTH ROW: G. ker, L. Thorne, D. Dutcher Leach, J. Sherman, G. Ross. L. Beckwith, R. Doolittle, W. F ackbarth, 'R. Taranto. D. McA ullen, D. Meade.'SIXTH ROW: B. Stafford, R. Wood, R. . KrVgu£„M. Cobb, R. Bche, R. Cunningham C.1 Tngrahafi, Lgc e, J. Mangels, G. Tompkins, L. Lewis. —A —| Oxford Captures Title with Victory Over 0-U The Oxford Blackhawks captured the Pioneer League Championship by defeating Otego-Unadilla 27-6. Playing at Unadilla in snow squalls and bitter winds, the Oxford eleven won their first league title in ten years. Teamwork was the keynote of the squad this fall, proving time and again that no one man is indispensable and that team effort makes a championship organization. Although ten senior lettermen will be missed, Coach Doyle has high hopes for next season with many of his first string returning. Oxford 20 Deposit 7 14 Hancock 0 34 Afton 0 39 Bainbridge-Guilford 6 27 Otego-Unadilla 6 7 Carthage 14 7 Greene 13 LEFT TO RIGHT: Coaches G. Hill, A. Doyle. F Buhner. Varsity LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Race, L. Winner, P. Sumida, Co- Captain; S. Emmick, R. Ross, J. Mayhew, Co-Captain; K. Hayden, J. Tansey. Junior Varsity LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Souders, Co-Captain; P. Barber, M. DeLoatch, J. Leary, C. Fleming, C. Volk, C. Tan- sey, A. Partik, Co-Captain. Cheerleaders These girls provide the background yells and cheers to urge our Blackhawks on to victory. The Blackhawk offense team lines up! 54 The opponents have the ball, and the Blackhawk defense is set to hold that line! Pep Club More vim and vigor, louder cheering, and perhaps some fancy flashcard routines are the aims of the Pep Club which was organized this year by the cadet teachers, Miss Irving and Miss van der Jagt with Mrs. Detweiler as faculty sponsor. The officers are Linda Roys, President; Jean Swartout, Vice-President; Chris Bell, Secre- tary, and Susan Rice, Treasurer. Go, Team Co! Yea, Oxford! FRONT ROW, left to right: S. Emmick, L. Winner, S. Race, R. Ross, P. Sumida, J. Mayhew, J. Tansey, K. Hayden. SECOND ROW: Miss van der Jagt, J. Swartout, C. Bell, S. Rice, L. Roys, Mrs. Detweiler. THIRD ROW: L. Roberts, M. Stratton, S. Loomis, C. Merritt, M. Marso, S. Barrows, S. Buffalo, L. Pethick, B. Bailey, S. Caezza. D. Wheeler. FOURTH ROW: M. Batie, L. Coveil, P. Harrington, R. Cook, S. Baier, S. Cilliand, S. Pethick, J. Tracy, P. Black. C. Collins, S. Marso, A. Whittaker. FIFTH ROW: A. Partik, C. Tansey, C. Fleming, C. Volk, J. Leary, M. DeLoatch, B. Souders, P. Barber, J. White, L. Marks, J. Sweitzer, L. Smith. 55 FRONT ROW, Left to right: D. Carey, P. Phinney, F. Williams, C. Brigham, A. Crumb, R. Rockhold, J. Black, C. Wetmore. SECOND ROW: E. Shepler, M. Barrows, D. Seiler, M. Marso, N. Sylstra, R. Hinck- ley, S. Caezza, T. Tansey. THIRD ROW: Coach Kniffen, J. Moore, R. Strier, L. Coveil, R. Duell, H. Wheat, C. Seymour, R. Denz, Coach Souders. FOURTH ROW: G. Root, W. Wheat, R. Stiles, E. McGowan, C. Smith, R. Bosworth, J. Lobdell, J. Brigham, R. DeLoatch. Junior High Football According to Coach Souders, the 1963 Junior High squad was, The hardest hitting bunch I've worked with! They show great potential as future assets to the varsity squad. Organized sports are only one phase of the athletic program at Oxford Academy High School. These candid shots of gym classes doing calis- thenics show the physical fitness program in action. Bet these fellows will never star in ballet! FRONT ROW, left to right: M. Hicks, D. Schlafer. SECOND ROW: Coach Hill, K. Engler, B. Roberts, T. Winner, R. Krygier, M. Moore, D. Youngs, G. Wheeler, A. Sayles, D. Leach. THIRD ROW: R. Behe, S. Behe, J. Hemstrought, J. Manzer, M. Moore,. E. Ross, S. Collver, E. Marrone, M. Harvey, P. Weishaupt, F. Schadewald. FOURTH ROW: T. Emerson, J. Sherman, D. Marshman, G. Lobdell, I. Ford, S. Collver, W. Hackbarth, D. McMullen, F. Morehead, R. Carroll. Wrestling The Blackhawk Matmen, who have consistently taken honors in competition with seasoned grapplers, have earned the respect of varsity squads in the area especially since this is only the second year of organized wrestling at O.A.H.S. Edging out Maine-Endwell, 115-112, the squad won the team trophy at the Clyde Cole Wrestling Tournament held in our gym on January 4, 1964. The Blackhawks took four individual weight championships and John Manzer won the outstanding wrestler s award donated and presented by Mr. Cole, personally. Preparing for the next tourney or match, McMullen and Ford tangle in wrestling holds. KNEELING, left to right: R. Smith, S. Knowlton, R. Rucker, F. Zahner E. Lashway, W. Race. STANDING: C. Harrington. J. , G. Rice, Coach Tryon. Lewis, D. Emerson, Varsity Basketball From the first jump to the final buzzer the Blackhawks are in there fighting all the way. Coach Tryon expresses hope for next year's squad with many of the first string available. However, the loss of Seniors, Dave Emerson Bill Race, Gary Rice and Ray Smith will be felt. 58 Scorekeepers As official scorekeepers of all athletic events, these girls are kept busy throughout the school year. LEFT TO RICHT: L. Smith, J. Youngs, R. Ross. J.V. Basketball FRONT ROW, left to right: J. Baier, D. Morgan, L. Lewis, R. Ogden, M. Cobb, L. Beckwith, N. D. Paden, M. Tefft, R. Maynard, D. Meade. SECOND ROW: Wallace, C. Tompkins, L. Thorne, Coach Mortensen. 59 FRONT ROW: S. Loomis. SECOND ROW, Kneeling: Mr. Sherman, P. Black, J. Rydzewski, S. Tansey, C. Abbey, E. Weaver. THIRD ROW: E. Parker, M. Stratton, S. Beckwith. Bowling Although the Boys’ Bowling team finished last this year, the girls’ team came in second out of a field of ten. The girls managed the highest three game total in the league, and Carol Abbey took third highest single game. Coach Sherman has high hopes for next year and will be retaining most of both squads. Left to Right: Mr. Sherman, J. Purdy, G. Aiken, C. Meek, A. Huskins, J. Sherman, F. Shimer. 60 FRONT ROW: left to right: I. Ford, M. Hunter, T. Paden, S. Knowlton, N. Wallace, J. Duell, D. McMullen, M. Eldred. SECOND ROW: Mr. Doyle, E. Lashway, G. McGowan, S. Rice, T. Stark, F. Zahner, J. Hem- strought, M. Race. Baseball A young team which represented uxford on the diamond this season, didn't win many games, but showed the ol’ team spirit from the first pitch to the last out. Coach Doyle is all smiles when asked’about the chances next season! Six of the first team will be back including Earl Lashway and Steve Knowlton, the nucleus of his pitching staff. The loss of Seniors, Steve Rice and Tom Paden, will be felt, but with the veterans plus a very promising group of rookies, this could be Oxford's year in Baseball. The Blackhawks in action against Greene. Counter- clockwise: Lashway pegs to Wallace for the out; Coach sends Lashway home from third; Zahner behind the plate; Knowlton on deck. 61 FRONT ROW, left to right: M. Loughren, J. Weidman, C. Diamond, C. Meek, R. Rucker, P. McGowan. SECOND ROW: Coach Tryon, D. Paden, S. Behe, J. Sherman, R. Carroll, W. Troxell, T. Emerson, G. Ross A. Sayles. J V Baseball The J. V. baseball team went five for eleven this year. The squad was slow start- ing but by the end of the season was playing a mean brand of baseball. Catcher John Weidman and third baseman Diamond were the Big Sticks of the club with Mike Loughren and Larry Beckwith working from the mound, and second sacker Emerson and Loughren at first making some fine defensive plays. Junior High Track Last spring OACS was represented by a Junior High Track Team for the first time. The team competed in only one meet, the Norwich Invitational Meet, at which Bernard Stafford broke the record for the broad jump with a jump of 17 feet 10 inches. LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Buhner, M. Meyers, J. Westcott, B. Stafford, T. Palmer, J. Searfoss, R. Meek, C. Smith, A. Golden, R. Morley, W. Kolis, M. Paino, R. Strier, M. Tefft. FRONT ROW, left to right: K. Engler, D. Dutcher, W. Hackbarth, D. McMullen, H. Smith, J. Lewis, G. Harrington, F. Nichols, J. Manzer, M. Moore, A. Dutton. SECOND ROW: Coach Buhner, S. Rice, G. McGowan, G. Genung, D. Emerson, D. Wackford, G. Rood, R. Taranto. Jr. High squad watches as Stafford clears the bar in the high jump. Track The Blackhawk track squad achieved the follow- ing league standings this season as they went all out in Pioneer competition: D. Emerson, 5th place in discus throw; D. Frost, 5th in the 2 mile race; J. Lewis, 3rd place in the 880; H. Smith, 2nd in the shot-put; and D. Wackford, 2nd in the 440. The relay team, composed of Hackbarth, Frost, Dutcher and Lewis, broke the Hancock mile relay record with a time of 3:48. According to Coach Buhner next year’s team should be strongest in the weight events such as shot-put and discus, but he also expects a good running team. G. Blum returns his opponent's serve. KNEELING: J. Hayes, M. Maricle, J. Lewis, J. Rydzewski, M. Moore, R. Allmendinger. STANDING: D. Leach, J. Manzer,. G. Blum, S. Collver. Mr. Gwmes, Coach, absent. Tennis The tennis team, hard hit by ineligibility, had a disappointing season. Better luck in 1964! Golf The OACS golf team came in third in league competition this year with Don Jones undefeated in match play for the season. Many of the boys had never played before and Coach Mortensen said they played well for the experience they had had. The team, lined up to watch Mr. Mortensen's tips on proper stance, are, left to right: K. Engler, J. Purdy, P. Weishaupt, M. Pollie, J. Keating, D. Jones, G. Root and W. Hackbarth. LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Smith, C. Merritt, S. Christian, N. Buffalo, L. Winner, M. McGowan, P. Barrows, S. Buffalo, J. Sweitzer, R. Ross, S. Emmick, F. Diamond, L. Covell, H. Hendrickson, S. Loomis, L. Cooper, E. Kolis, C. Shore, S. Tansey, T. Loomis, Mrs. Hill, Advisor. Girls’ Athletic Association The G.A.A. is composed of girls who enjoy participating in sports such as hockey, volleyball, basketball, softball and track. They attend playdays in which they compete against area schools and this year our G.A.A. won the hockey championship. Each girl must earn 100 points by participating in various sports before becoming a mem- ber of the association. Mrs. Hill and her gym classes take advsmtage of the balmy October weather to do calisthenics out-of-doors. West Wing An unfinished stage, scattered blueprints, scaffolding, and dangling wires symbolize the incomplete west wing as the Blackhawk observed it early in the fall. A cafetorium with chairs, but no tables; a well- equipped kitchen lacking vital wiring a band room with uniform storage facilities uninstalled; an ag room and shop with no floors or equip- ment . ______ But the delays, the frustrations, and the inconveniences finally ended and the Blackhawk reveals the completed areas in the following pages. Hungry students select their hot lunches or soup and sandwiches as others impatiently wait their turn in the chow line. Visitors, young and old, sip coffee and nibble cookies during Open House. Lined up behind the piano, the Choralettes, left to right: K. Herfort, S. Souders, F. Diamond, A. Whittaker, S. Caezza, N. DeLong, G. Tinker, D. Wheeler, are accompanied by B. Dutton. Choral Groups These vocal organizations highlight the holiday season with a Christmas concert, and the Madrigals add a festive touch with their carol singing in the halls, a tradi- tional feature of the last day before vaca- tion. Come spring we find these groups busily rehearsing for a spring concert and then for the State contest in May. The Madrigals are, FRONT ROW, left to right: F. Diamond, C. Vigus, P. Black. SECOND ROW: S. Caezza, G. Tinker, D. Wheeler. THIRD ROW: G. Rice, F. Wilcox, B. Meek, C. Diamond, J. Lewis Mrs. Barnes conducts the junior chorus rehearsal. 68 M i FRONT ROW, left to right: D. Wheeler, S. Seehausen, L. Roys, J. Roberts, L. Marks, B. Dutton, C. Tinker, L. Swartout. SECOND ROW: J. Thompson, S. Caezza, C. Volk, B. Utter, L. Diamond, D. Finch, L. Wheeler, C. Bell, P. Sumida, S. Souders, K. Herfort, C. Harvey, J. Eccleston. THIRD ROW: N. Wallace, L. Thorne, L. Wilcox, C. Diamond, D. Menard, B. Meek, F. Wilcox, R. Smith, J. Manzer, P. Weishaupt, G. Ross, D. Leach. Senior Chorus FRONT ROW left to right: L. Fowlston, S. Loomis, B. Whittaker, A. Wheat, D. Wackford, S. Wackford, N. DcLong, S. Race, L. Smith. SECOND ROW: C. Fleming, F. Diamond, S. Alger. A. Whittaker R. Ross’ i Mayhew, J. Tansey, N. Barrows, C. Vigus, S. Emmick. P Black, J. Silvernail, N. Moon, L. Winner. THIRD ROW: M. Seymour, M. Moore, E. Marrone. P Herfort, W. Race, E. Ross, M. Loughren, G. Rice, J. Keat- ing, J. Lewis, N. Bartle. 69 FRONT ROW, left to right: L. Schmidt, J. String ham, D. Vigus, P. Eccleston, B. Krygier, J. Menard, N. Mayhew. SECOND ROW: S. Cooper, D. Ingraham, E. Phinney, S. Bassett, S. Westcott, M. Baldwin, C. Hol- brook, D. Hill, C. Denny, D. White, D. Youngs, K. Moorehead, B. MacLaury. THIRD ROW: C. Silvernail, C. Wetmore, R.Kozlowski, J. Diamond, R. Webb, J. Brigham, R. Joscelyn, H. Wheat, R. Hinckley, R. Stiles. Junior Chorus Loughren. THIRD ROW: T. Davies, J. Ross, A. Crumb, J. Meek, W. Branham, R. Westcott,’S. Caezza R Duell, T. Tansey, W. McGrath, R. Box-worth, A. Finch, E. Hopkins. 70 Senior Color Guard After taking third place in the 1963 Pageant of Bands at Sherburne, the Senior Color Guard per- fected its drills and march- ing routine and captured third place in competition at the State Fair in Syracuse this fall. FRONT ROW, left to right: C. Bell, J. White, A. Wheat, S. Loomis. J. Swartout, N. DeLong, J. Sweitzer. SECOND ROW: L. Roys, Com- mander; R. Ross. The Color Guard displays the marching form which won them the first place trophy at the Binghamton Pageant of Bands in October. Senior Majorettes The high-stepping baton twirlers who appear with the Senior Band are, left to right: L. Smith, J. Youngs, M. Batie, and P Krygier. 71 FRONT ROW: left to right: J. Locke, J. SECOND ROW: J. Meyer, B. Meek, N. Hackbarth, H. Smith, D. Schlafer. Hayes, G. Rice. Wallace, W. FRONT ROW: left to right, P. Sumida, C. Volk, R. Shep- ler, S. Emmick, D. Wackford, L. Wakefield, S. Tansey, G. Rood. FRONT ROW: left to right: P. Diamond, R. Cook, J. Doolittle, S. Rice, C. Cunning- ham, L. Marks, S. Squires, C. Fleming, E. Weaver, B. Bakoon, S. Wackford, J. Thompson, D. Finch, F. Diamond, B. Ut- ter, L. Diamond, J. Tansey, P. Black, S. Taranto, L. Roberts, J. Carey, S. Race, G. Finch. Senior Band Everyone loves a parade with a colorful, spirited band. Our Senior band this year was pro- moted by Mr. Herfort from Class C to Class B at the Binghamton Tournament of Bands and won first place. But better than marching, the band likes the winter and spring seasons when it does concert work. Some band members develop a very high degree of skill. We are proud of Bradley Meek who this year had the privilege and honor of being selected for the All-State Band. The motto of the Oxford band is: Excellence today -- tomorrow perfection! FRONT ROW: left to right, C. Volk, J. Hinckley, S. Caezza, C. Seehausen, S. Greenwood, M. Stratton, K. Herfort, I. Vigus, M. DeLoatch, B. Souders. FRONT ROW: left to right, B. Dutton, H. Crumb, E. Lashway, D. Dutcher, D. Emerson, R. Rucker, F. Zahner, R. Smith, F. Diamond, D. Youngs. J. Weidman, N. Moon. Mayor Burns presents first place trophy to Francis Wilcox, band president, and Nancy Moon, drum majorette, at the Bingham- ton Tournament of Bands, October 12, 1963. FRONT ROW: left to right, B. Dunckel, H. Denz, C. Tansey, S. Seehausen, A. Huskins, F. Wil- cox, B. Stafford. FRONT ROW: left to right, L. Thorne, J. Lewis, D. Beckwith, C. Diamond, W. Whittaker, C. Vigus, G. Wheeler, J. Mangels, D. Marshman, J. Hendrickson, J. Meyer, W. Race, J. Manzer, R. Doolittle, R. Taranto, P. Herfort, A. Whittaker, D. Leach. FIRST ROW (FRONT): S. Burke, Drum Majorette. SECOND ROW: D. Hemstrought, L. Fowlston. THIRD ROW: B. Dunckel, C. Hart, E. Phinney. FOURTH ROW: C. Cole, B. Doyle, P. Barber. Intermediate Majorettes Intermediate band members, Color Guard, and Majorettes have one major goal -- earning a spot in the Senior organization. They participate in the Memorial Day parade and augment the Senior Band on occasion for the summer band concerts. With rows and rows of uniforms, Alan Huskins strug- gles with one several sizes too small. Instrumental lessons for individuals or small groups consume much of Mr. Herfort's time. 74 Intermediate Color Guard FIRST ROW: left to right: B. Bailey, Commander, P. Harring- ton, D. Nichols. SECOND ROW: S Pethick, L. Pethick, E. Knapp THIRD ROW: L. Coveil, H. Crumb, S. Baier, L. Swart - out. Intermediate Band FIRST ROW: V. Doolittle. SECOND ROW: left to right: M. Baldwin, D. Ingraham, D. White, C. Whittaker, A. Marso, K. Loughren, P. VanCuilder, B. Stratton, C. Holbrook. THIRD ROW: C. Root. J. Kozlowski, Y. Smith, D. Youngs, S. Bassett, P. Harrison, J. Stringham, D. Rice, M. Davis. FOURTH ROW: J. Rotundo, L. Collins, M Blum, L. Schmidt, K. Moorchead, B. Lorimer, S. Gyles, W. Branham, C. Vigus, M. Rice, R. Hinckley, E. Shepler, M. Paino. FIFTH ROW: R. Denz, J Brigham, J. Black, S. Caezza, H. Wheat, R. Seehausen, A. Crumb, S. Gustin, D. Genung, C. Brigham, N. Sylstra, M. Marso, R. Snavely. SIXTH ROW: J. Lobdell, C. Smith, J. Meek, D. Carey, V. Silver nail, R. Due 11, L. Cove 11, C. Seymour, C. Barrows, M. Webb. Mr. Batterman supervises Robert Bartle and Russell Stafford as they operate shop machinery. Industrial Arts Basic skills in machine operation, woodwork, electric and gas welding, electronics, auto mechanics, and aircraft maintenance and repair are now being taught or are being introduced. Drafting and blueprint reading are taught to enable the students to com- municate information. A project for the near future will be the repair and inspection of the wing sections of aircraft. This will be done under the strict regulation of the Federal Aviation Agency. Mr. Grimes shepherds his flock of Junior High boys toward the bus to trans- port them to the elemen- tary school where their shop classes are held. 76 FRONT ROW, left to right: D. Meade, R. Graef, R. Krygier, F. Schadewald, M. Cobb, V. Whaley, S. Roys, W. Hunter, R. Maynard. SECOND ROW: Mr. Vogelgsang. C. Genung, Secretary; D. Sabin, Treasurer; S. Bryden, Vice-President; F. Zindle, R. Shimer, Reporter; G. Harrington, Sentinel. THIRD ROW: T. Cosen, R. Davis. D. Frost, L. Beckwith, L. Beckwith, J. Coveil, R. Carroll, D. Mumbulo, G. Christian, R. Preston, T. Palmer, C. Walls, R. Meek. R. Tracy, President, Absent. Future Farmers of America The Oxford chapter of the F.F.A. is composed of 33 members who all take Voca- tional Agriculture in the school. This chapter is a member of the national organiza- tion whose purpose is to promote leadership, cooperation, scholarship and improve agriculture in our country. The local group carries out crop demonstrations, plays organized basketball with area schools, and has several fund raising drives to finance the annual trip of the Senior members to Canada and the Adirondacks. Mr. Vogelgsang assists Tom Cosen while Dick Davis and Larry Beckwith work at another machine in the ag shop. School's out! Now the bus drivers take over to carry the students safely home again. LEFT TO RIGHT: H. Bartle, R. Davis, D. Whittaker, D. Davis, T. Tansey, Head Mechanic: H. Hemstrought, W. Sherman, J. Parker, W. Hinckley, K. Race, G. Johnson, F. Christian A. Barrows, T. Zdobylak, H. Stafford, P. Wright, Mechanic. Once the school is deserted by most of the students the custodians take over to straighten up OACHS for the next day. There are floors to be swept, halls to be dusted, wastebaskets to be emptied and a million other chores we seldom think about! LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Beckwith, Mr. Utter, Mr. Cerar, Mr. J. Biviano, Mr. C. Biviano, Head Custodian. 78 m OUR HAT'S OFF TO THE Oxford Academy CLASS OF '64 Your Oxford VICTORY MARKET m THE NATIONAL BANK OF OXFORD Oxford, N. Y. The Bank of Courtesy and Service Compliments of OXFORD MOTORS Your Local RAMBLER JEEP Dealer Best Wishes to the Class of '64 EMERSON CO. Oxford, New York FOWLSTON PHARMACY Registered Pharmacists Robert M. Fowlston, Prop. Oxford, New York Phone 843-2341 ODA (Oxford Development Association) Nearly 150 persons Working Together For the good of the entire Community Best Wishes to the Class of '64 Best Wishes from VERNON STRATTON Compliments of HAROLD McKENZIE The Insurance Man Bank Bldg. Oxford, New York DANIAW. BARTLE Heating Oils, Gasoline and Coal Cinder Block 843-2421 Oxford, N.Y. Low Overhead means Lower Prices for You Oxford, New York Telephone 843-2231 BARB'S South Canal St. Oxford, N.Y. ZYLPHANNE DRESS SHOP A pleasant place to shop Lafayette Park Oxford, N.Y. OXFORD SUPERETTE Across from the Post Office Quality Meats and Groceries open evenings till 8 P.M. Sundays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. SCHOLET WAYSIDE FURNITURE Compliments of COOPER HARDWARE Hardware Toys Gifts Gadgets CHENANGO VALLEY Oxford, New York FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE CO. INC. Compliments of CRONK'S A Farmers' Owned Wallpaper and Paint Store Milk Plant Oxford, N.Y. BLUESTONE GOLF CLUB Cor. Scott and Grant St. Oxford, N.Y. Phone 843-8352 Michael Pollie, Proprietor Best Wishes to the Class of '64 g |jj| OXFORD G.L.F. Congratulations to the Class of 1964 Best Wishes from r v Westinghouse laundromat THE REVIEW - TIMES HOPPIE'S 1 n Oxford On the Park Hallmark Greeting Cards Fanny Farmer Candies Periodicals Smokes BIDA CONVALESCENT HOME Compl iments of Washington Park Oxford, N.Y. OXFORD FEED FUEL Oxford, New York CHENANGO AND UNADILLA TELEPHONE CORPORATION For Your Insurance Needs Communications for Farm . . . Home • . . Industry . . . Serving Central New York and the world ... for YOU. Compliments of SMITH-NORWICH, INC. Transportation Headquarters All products by Ford FORD FALCON THUNDERBIRD FAIRLANE GALAXIE MERCURY COMET LINCOLN CONTINENTAL FORD TRUCKS c. KEN. RACE PRODUCTS OF DISTINCTION Garret Huyer 29 Garden Street Oneonta, New York FBT CONSTRUCTION CORP. Ford Homes and General Construction Phone 647-2511 McDonough, N. Y. Td£°N WITCHELLA'S I TEXACO STATION | J PRESTON HARDWARE Texaco Gas and Oil Firestone Tires and Tubes | f Groceries Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All Day Sunday Upper Albany St. Oxford, N.Y. SBw Frigidaire Appliances Zenith Radios and TV Oxford, N.Y. ROBERT CARET Oxford, New York OXFORD FARM MACHINERY CO. Case Parts Service Since 1906 Agricultural Utility Machinery SEYMOUR RETAILGAS STATION Lube Jobs - Tires Flying A Fuel Oil - Kerosene Phone Days Nights 843-4351 843-5305 FUNERAL HOME Congratulations to the Class of 1964 CHRISTMAN MOTOR SALES, INC. 159-163 So. Broad St. Norwich, N.Y. Phone 334-3234 Compliments of CRAWFORD'S PHARMACY Brian Bartle CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CHEVY I CORVAIR BUICK - SPECIAL - SKYLARK RIVIERA CHEVROLET TRUCKS 0. K . USED CARS The Southern Tier's Most Complete Janitor Supply CRANDALL SUPPLY CO., INC. 1 Lewis Street Telephone Binghamton, New York RA 3-7505 POTTER'S VARIETY STORE School Supplies, Notions Yard Goods, Baby Goods, Toys Ladies' and Men's Wear THOMPSON FUEL SERVICE, INC. Esso Petroleum Products Oxford, N.Y. Phone 843-3941 Before you Buy see Martin Supply MARTIN SUPPLY Oxford, New York Compliments of OXFORD DRY CLEANERS 843-2822 Tailoring and Alterations of all Kinds Compliments of ASSOCIATED LIBRARIES Philadelphia, Pa. CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS OF 1964 Good Luck and a Life of Success and Happiness from Norwich Mills, Inc. Norwich, N.Y. Congratulations to the Class of 1964 from HAROLD E. GRAY DAVIS' GROCERY STORE Water St. Oxford, N.Y. Best Wishes to the Class of '64 T. S. PLACE Compliments of SILVER FARM DAIRY Murray O. Neish, Owner Norwich, N.Y. DIBBLE Dump Truck Backhoe Service Dry Wells Water Lines Sand Top Soil Gravel Shale Phones 843-2001 843-2008 Oxford, New York FAMILY BARGAIN CENTER Shopping Plaza Norwich, New York Largest Discount Department Store in Chenango County GEORGE'S ENGINE LAWNMOWER SHOP All Makes of Engines Lawnmowers Sno Blowers Phone Norwich 334-3104 Norwich - OXford Road G. VAN BUITEN SON A Complete Musical Service Building Movers HICKEY'S MUSIC STORE and Rigging 201 S. Tioga St. Ithaca, N.Y. Oxford, New York Best of Luck to the Senior Class Phone AR 2-8262 Compliments of the Compliments OXFORD INN of Chenango County's FRANCIS HILL Finest Oxford New York Dealer of Lumber Famous for Fine Foods LALJER'SESSO STATION Best Wishes to the So. Canal Street Class of 1964 Joe Laljer and Ray Schmidt Ray and Romayne Kozlowski Oxford New York KOZ'S CLOTHING Phone 843-3322 on the corner in Oxford 843-8000 Compl iments of WAYNE BULLOCK Compliments of DAVID BLOCH Dealer in Livestock OLYMPIC Best Wishes to the RECONDITIONING CO., INC. Class of 1964 East Stroudsburg, Pa. SEARS OIL CO., INC. Rome, N . Y . BLACK HAWK BOOSTERS Ralph and Marie Inman Mr. and Mrs. Marc A. L. Acosta Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Barnes, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Black Mr. and Mrs. Frederick D. Tinker Lynn and Lucille Loomis Mr. Robert Griffin Dr. Mat Boname Dr. and Mrs. William Mayhew Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jeffords Miss Vada Mowry Mr. and Mrs. George Miller Mr. and Mrs. Paul Seehausen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Herfort Dr. and Mrs. R. Crissey Mrs. Frank Cerar The Black hawk Staff has enjoyed preparing this, our first yearbook portraying the daily activities in our new school. Our task has been difficult and time-consuming, but we are proud of the results of our labors. To publish the Black hawk each year we must depend on our friends and loyal advertising sponsors for financial support. We have it, and we greatly appreciate it. This is our way of saying thanks to all those who helped make this yearbook a success. THE BLACKHAWK STAFF A familiar aspect of the new building is the entrance to the foyer and main office shown below. On the opposite page are two less obvious views of OACHS. No, that is not a Martian space ship nor an orbiting communication satellite. The roof ventilators and the un- finished light fixtures in the main lobby are the actual subjects. 90 As the Blackhawk observes the elongated shadows of students waiting in the main lobby, he considers the members of the Class of 1964 and the records they have established scholastically, on the athletic field and in the musical organizations. His sincere hope is that these triumphs are but shadows of their future success. 91 General Index Academy Historical Assoc. 50 Administration 5 Agriculture 77 Art Class 18 Audio-Visual Club 18 Band Intermediate 75 Senior 72,73,74 Baseball 61,62 Basketball 58,59 Blackhawk (Mascot) 2,4, 10, 20, 32,52,66,91 Board of Education 6 Bowling 60 Building Photos 1, 2, 3, 4, 11,52,78,90,91 Bus Drivers 78 Cafetorium 66,67 Cheerleaders 54 Chora lettes 68 Chorus, Junior 70 Chorus, Senior 69 Color Guard, Intermediate 75 Color Guard, Senior 71 Commercial Club 47 Custodians 78 Driver Education 50 Eighth Grade 14, 15 Chairmen 14 Homeroom teachers 14 Faculty candids 13, 23, 26, 29,41,45,48, 50,51,68, Associated Libraries 86 Barb's 82 Bartlc, Dania W. 82 Bida Convalescent Home 84 Bloch, David 89 Bluestone Golf Club 83 Briggs Lumber Company 82 Bullock, Wayne 89 Carey, Robert 85 Chenango Unadilla Telephone Corp. 84 Chenango Valley Farmers' Cooperative Co., Inc. 83 Christman Motor Sales, Inc. 86 Cooper Hardware 83 Crandall Supply Co., Inc. 86 Crawford's Pharmacy 86 Cronk's Wallpaper and Paint Store 83 Davis' Grocery Store 87 Dibble Dump Truck Service 87 E. D. Laundromat 83 Emerson Company 81 Family Bargain Center 88 FBY Construction Corp. 85 Football 74,76,77 53,54,55 Freshmen 21,22,23 Advisors 22 Officers 21 F.F.A. 77 G.A.A. 65 Golf 64 Guidance 7 Gymnasium 52,56,58 Homecoming Queen 45 Home Economics 19 Industrial Arts 76 Junior High Football 56 Junior High Track 62,63 Junior Prom 30,31,45 Junior Red Cross 8 Juniors 27,28,29 Advisors 27 Officers 28 Library 10,18 Madrigals 68 Majorettes, Intermediate 74 Majorettes, Senior 71 National Honor Society 46 Newspaper Staff 19 Newspaper Typists 47 Nurses 8,51 Open House 4,8, 10,67 Pep Club 55 School Store 47 Science Dept. 51 Advertising Index Fowlston Pharmacy George's Engine Lawn- 81 mower Shop 88 Gray, Harold E. 87 Hickey's Music Store 88 Hill, Francis 88 Hoppie's 83 Josten's 84 Koz's Clothing Laljer's Esso Station 88 88 McKenzie, Harold 82 Martin Supply 86 National Bank of Oxford 80 Norwich Mills, Inc. Olympic Reconditioning 87 Co., Inc. Oxford Development 89 Association 81 Oxford Dry Cleaners 86 Oxford Feed and Fuel 84 Oxford G.L.F. 83 Oxford Inn 88 Oxford Motors 80 Oxford Superette 82 Place, T.S. 87 Scorekeepers 59 Secretaries 5,7 Senior Advisors 35 Senior honors 33 Senior officers 32 Senior plays 48,49 Seniors 32,33, 34, 35, 36,37,38, 39,40,41. 42, 43, 44, 45, 48, 49, 90 Seventh grade 11 ,12,13 Chairmen 11 Homeroom teachers 13 Sophomores 24,25 Advisors 26 Officers 25 Special services 7 Student Council 9 Elections 45 Tennis 64 Track 63 Wrestling 57 Yearbook Staff 16,17 Potter's Variety Store 86 Preston Hardware 85 Race, C. Ken 84 Review Times 83 Scholet Wayside Furniture 82 Sears Oil Co., Inc. 89 Seymour Funeral Home 85 Silver Farm Dairy 87 Smith-Norwich, Inc. 84 Stratton, Vernon Thompson Fuel 82 Service, Inc. 86 Van Buiten G Son 88 Varden's Studios, Inc. 79 Victory Markets Witchella's Texaco 80 Station 85 Zylphanne Dress Shop 82 92 p I CAfrrtRiA RECIT'N 6 far I i-- | rectTn RECIT'N •or RCCrT'N r . reotn n RECIT'N Sj rxn OFFICE PRACTkil h i T flFF. HIM. TYPING RECIT'N ’O' RterTN 0' RtClTN «CIT'N - ’A f'ijirLn L- FyOLOBfY PWYStfS- CHEM. PfXR •Rjjyae Oxford High School