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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1966 volume:

world peace. His unprecedented, one-day visit in the U.S. was the culmination of plans by men of all faiths. 7 After Surgery - President Johnson was photographed in a reclining chair at Bethesda Naval Hmpital the day after his gall bladder op- eration on October 8. He conducted the work of his office from his hospital room and his Texas ranch during his recuperation. 8 Proud Student Charles Craig, 19-year-old freshman at Iowa uni- versity, demonstrated his criticism of draft-card burning incidents by displaying his draft card on his jacket with the note: “I’m a draft card carrying American and proud of it. Our role in the Vietnamese war sparked the incidents. 9 Blackout The glittering metropolis of New York City was thrust into darkness on November 9 by a massive power failure affecting hundreds of miles along the eastern seaboard. City residents and commuters were stranded in offices, railroad and subway stations for hours before service was restored. The crippling condition was caused by a faulty relay at a Canadian generating station near Niagara Falls. 10 New Ambassador Arthur Goldberg was named U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by the President after the death of Ambassa- dor Adlai Stevenson on July 14 in London. Goldberg was secretary of labor under President Kennedy and a U.S. Supreme Court Justice when named to the U.N. post. 1 1 Startling Fashions—Bold and contrasting blocks of color were the youthful fashion note of 1965. The eye-catching designs even ex- tended the length of campus stockings worn with the costumes. 12 Royalty on Jour Princess Margaret and her husband. Lord Snowdon, arrived in New York on November 4 for a whirlwind tour of the U.S. During their visit, they took time out for fun-filled activi- ties such as a ride o n a cable car in Frisco and gala parties in Holly- wood and the nation's capital. 12 V Administration and Faculty School Life Sports Music Classes Seniors Advertising X. P. 5 P. 15 P. 39 P. 53 P. 63 P. 75 P. 95 Foreword We, the yearbook staff of 1966, have tried to compile the Blackhawk in a manner that would bring back memories of this school year to those who par- ticipated in the events, and we hope that this volume presents a lasting record of the achievements of the Ox- ford Academy student body. ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY The story opens with the administration and faculty, the main characters in school life. With- out their guidance and judgment, education would be impossible. In the administration wing we see the princi - pals, secretaries, teachers and guidance coun- selers who form the nucleus of the school. During the day we can observe them working to make school operations run smoothly. To us they are our inspiration and symbols for the future. Mr. Tinker Leads Oxford Academy to Greater Heights Great opportunities will be available to Oxford students under the Federal Aid to Education Act. Mr. Fred Tinker, the supervising principal, has spent innumer- able hours of labor on this program. The paper work alone would discourage lesser individuals, but Mr. Tinker doesn't com- plain about the added responsibility. As a matter of fact, he is still able to smile! The benefits to be derived from this proj - ect will make the effort worth-while, and we sincerely thank Mr. Tinker for this endeavor. Oxford Academy Welcomes Mr. Laser Mr. Lawrence Paser has no doubt found his first year as Oxford High School principal to be most challenging. Not only has he spent grueling hours working with Mr. Tinker on the Federal Aid Program, but he is also an advisor to the Student Council. All this and his regular duties too! The Yearbook Staff has especially appreciated Mr. Paser's cooperation and help. With the entire student body we echo the greeting, Welcome, Mr. Paser! Miss Trimmingham Has a Busy Year Miss Bessie Trimmingham, guidance director, prepares the students' sched- ules, advises the pupils in the course of the academic year and helps seniors se- lect the colleges they will attend after graduation. This year she has been work- ing with a committee that has been study- ing the Educational Opportunity Act for Chenango County which will provide excel- lent opportunities for the youth of this area. This project consumes many hours, and there are several professional meetings that a guidance director must attend. What do you do with spare time, Miss Trim- mingham? 6 Secretaries Are Efficient Help To help the school run smoothly and efficiently, the sec- retaries organize and file data, help to answer school cor- respondence and greet visitors who have business with the main office -- these are only a few of their duties. Their efforts arc greatly appreciated. Mrs. Braccio, guidance counselor Board Works for Quality Every organization must have its leaders. Our school system has a fine Board of Education that works for the best interests of Oxford Academy and the community. These men are dedicated to improving the quality of education. We are fortunate to have such a fine school board. BOTTOM: Dr. Stillman, Mr. Weid- man, Dr. Mayhew, Mr. Tinker, Mr. Ford, Mr. Marshman, Mrs. Whittaker. Mrs. Alma Fowlston, Mrs. Grace Roys, Mrs. Elsie Tucker. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Shirley Detweiler, Miss Ruth Bull, Mrs. Mary Friedlander. SECOND ROW: Mr. Fred Vogelgsang, Mrs Esther Fowlston, Mr. John Grimes, Mrs. Eloisc Baldwin,' Mr. Mrs. Dorothie Barnes, Mr. Fred Buhner, H°rb Batterman- Mr. Richard Herfort. Art and Music Instructors Point Out the Beautiful in Life to Students. Special Departments Prepare Pupils for Future Careers History Teachers Keep up with Changing Times Mr. Fred Lanfear, Mr. Roger Moyer, Mr. Frank Souders, Mr. Russ Lowe, Mr. Lyle Walsh. 8 FRONT ROW: Mr. James Velten, Mrs. Doris Knudsen, Mrs. Helen Roberts, Mrs. Irene Hodges SECOND ROW: Mr. Philip Reynolds, Mr. Stewart Sherman, Mr. James Mortensen. Science and Math Departments Keep up with New Trends Language Teachers Encourage Proper Grammar Usage FRONT ROW': Miss Zilpha Bowers, Miss Vada Mo wry, Mrs. Aleda Soudcrs, Miss Lenora Snedeker. SECOND ROW: Mr. David Biviano, Miss Cecile Byrne, Mr. Roger Moyer, Mrs. Jean Walsh, Mr. Bart Radar. 9 Miss Mowry tries to better American-Franco relations by instilling French culture into possible future travelers to DeGaulle country. Faculty members take time out to eat. Miss Byrne seems to be relishing her lunch hour. There really isn t discord in the science department. Mr. Sherman and Mr. Velten enjoy hamming it up for the photographer. Mr. Lowe takes some time after school to correct papers. The students hope that he was finding A's on that assignment. 10 Mr. Rader's bandaged hand makes one wonder if he was trying to make a lecture on The Red Badge of Courage more vivid. Carol Wood, Michelle Pollie, Ruth Maynard and Linda Wake- field practice on their typewriters under the watchful eye of Miss Bull. Jerry Sherman and Chris Seehausen study the fish in the science room. Did Lloyd Bridges start this way? Right: Bob Taranto studies while Anna Whittaker tests for wind direction. Fred Zahner just takes life easy. In Mr. Biviano's room everyone is working hard -- well, almost everyone. 11 Mrs. Joyce Allmendinger, Mrs. Nancy Biviano, Mrs. Emily Bartle, Mrs. Sally Finch. Cafeteria Ladies Provide Balanced Diet Teachers’ Aids Watch Over Noon Hour Activities Mrs. Carey and Mrs. Stringham. Charles Biviano, John Biviano, William Cerar, Donald Utter, Paul Beckwith. Bus Drivers and Custodians Essential to OACHS The custodians and the bus drivers deserve the praise and respect of the Oxford Academy students. The custodians keep our school clean and attractive. The staff, headed by Mr. Charles Biviano, is often called upon to repair broken items or to bring sup- plies to the faculty throughout the course of the year. Special mention should be made of the extra hours custodians must spend on duty when extracurricular if wt- win 'em, they must be events are held in the school. The bus drivers too serve a vital function in Oxford Academy life. Not only do they drive students to and from school with great care and patience, but they also transport the pupils to athletic contests and field trips. Tom Tansey, head bus driver, has the added responsibility of keeping the buses in shape for their daily runs. To both these groups we express our appreciation. FRONT ROW: R. Davis, C. Wall, J. Parker, C. Roberts, J. Wall, D. Davis. SECOND ROW: F. Christian, H. Battle, M. Utter, H. Stafford, A. Barrows, K. Race, T. Tansey, J. Root, P. Wright. 13 SCHOOL LIFE Each club has its own goal which it tries to achieve. Aid is given to each organization by members of the faculty, acting as advisors to the club. These extracurricular activities give the students opportunities to change the routine of school life, advance their studies, and to help prepare for adulthood. Letters or pins are given by clubs to their members for their enthusiasm and participation in the organization's activities, but each has its own reward of experience. Mr. Buhner supervises art activities of the 7th graders. Science students are intrigued by a test tube in the lab. Susan Loomis works on an assign- ment during noon hour proctoring duty. There's nothing like chow time! 6 Go, Blackhawks, Go! The student wing corridor after the hustle and bustle of a school day. Debra Keech and Paul Weishaupt smile brightly just in case Allan Funt is around. Tom Emerson broadcasts morning announcements. Chris Seehausen leads fellow stu- dents in flag salute. 17 Mr. Souders and Charlie begin the day with a serious discussion. Jerry Sherman plays peek-a-boo on the school roof. In gym class the girls get ready for a softball game. Homemaking students enjoy cookies that they have just baked. 18 Miss Trimmingham, Arthur Dutton, Barbara Dunckel, Susan Loomis, Gary Root, Mrs. Roberts. Honor Society Serves School in Many Capacities And here is Oxford’s Brain Trust. When these heads get together, there's no rat- tle! On the contrary, they use those heads! Not only does this group have a high scho- lastic record, but also a high service record. Starting before regular session in September, the Honor Society is on the job stamping new books for the teachers. Then, starts the book cover sale --to protect those books. See -- those brains are always at work! The induction of new members is a traditional highlight of the year, and the entire ceremony is planned and conducted by the members themselves. This year, in addition to these activities, the group shared desk duty with the Student Council, planned a special farewell assembly for Carolyn Dawson, held a debate on homework and wrote to colleges for bro- chures for the guidance department. Tom Emerson, Karl Engler and JoAnn Madison stamp books for the faculty. 1! FRONT ROW: Miss Bull, T. Emerson, C. Volk. M. Scehauscn, C. Seymour, K. Loughren, J. Gavin, R. Paden, N. Sylstra, J. Race, S. Barrows. R. Westover, A. Phillips, F. Cerar. SECOND ROW: Mr. Sherman R. Bosworth, C. Fleming, G. Root, S. Knowlton, C. Seehausen, G. Tompkins. A. Partik, J. Garmto, H. Allmendinger, A. Dutton, Mr. Mortensen, D. Keech, Mrs. Hodges. Student Council Busier than Ever Representing all the student body, are these members of the Student Council, who have been elected by their fellow students to serve them and the school. More active this year, the group has idea-packed” meetings every two weeks, where problems are discussed and solved, and new activities organized. On the fund-raising agenda this year were the circus, sale of sweatshirts and stadium cushions and the Snow Ball. With the profits the Council presented a gift to Carolyn Dawson and one to the school. Incidentally, the handsome globe in the library was a gift from last year’s Council. Do you notice the lean look about these student leaders? It's easily explained -- they’re busily scurrying around the building dur- ing their free moments helping to make the school day run more smoothly. OFFICERS: Carol Fleming, secretary; Tom Emerson, president; Chris Seehausen, vice president; Chris Volk, treasurer. 20 Jim Mangels, Jane Leary, Linda Fowl- ston, Ruth Milks, Judy Hinckley. Top Magazine Salesmen for the Junior Class. Class of 1967 Enjoys Junior Year Two highlights of the junior year are the magazine drive and the arrival of the class rings. In the fall the juniors sell magazines to earn money for class projects, the most important of which is the prom held in the spring. At the beginning of the school year, these almost seniors have the pleasure of order- ing their class rings. Then comes the long wait, which seems interminable, until the rings finally come. Debbie Keech admires Paul Weishaupt's newly acquired class ring. 21 Oxford Exchange Students Learn About Australia and Argentina On August 13, 1965, Rennie Carroll de- parted from Kennedy International Airport for Cordolia, Argentina. Rennie is living on a large chicken farm, and along with helping with the chores, he has enjoyed sailing and meeting new friends in the area. Rennie has gone to the mountains once with his biology class and is scheduled to go again before the school year is over. Rennie, like other ex- change students, lives with several families in the course of his visit This will give him the opportunity to observe a cross-section of Argentine family life. He expects to return to Oxford in July or August of 1966. Don Schlafer left from Kennedy Interna- tional Airport on July 22, 1965, for a year in Australia as an exchange student. Since his arrival Down Under, Don has learned to water ski, has played tennis often, and has enjoyed many days at the beach. It is obvious that the Oxfordite is taking advantage of the hot, sunny weather of Australia. Academically, Don takes many of the same courses that are offered at OACHS: English, math, science and history. One family with whom he lived owned an airplane, so Don had the opportunity to fly in comfort to Victoria. Later in the year Don hopes to go kangaroo hunting with a friend. Before returning to Oxford, he plans to tour Europe. FRONT ROW: D. Dutcher, K. F.ngler, A. Dutton, J. Manzcr, S. Collvcr, M. Moore, T. Gavin. SECOND ROW: C. Bosworth, B. Dunckel, S. Loomis, D. Barrows, L. Swartout, A. Partik, E. Knapp, B. Whittaker, A. Whittaker, L. Roberts. Seniors Score a Hit with Their Play The seniors outdid themselves this year. Beside being a hilariously funny play, I Was a Teenage Oracula, ’’ was also very well dramatized. Linda Swartout and Mike Moore played a brother and sister who lived with their middle aged aunt and uncle, Donna Barrows and Don Dutcher. They welcomed into their home a ghoulish teenager from Transylvania enacted by Terry Gavin. The trouble stemmed from the fact that the maid, Bertha Whittaker, watched too many late horror movies on television, and the poor visitor is blamed for all sorts of accidents. To enjoy yourself all you had to do was to sit back and wait for the houselights to dim. CAST Sue Marshall -- Linda Swartout Pete -- Mike Moore Enid Purdy -- Donna Barrows Clyde Purdy -- Don Dutcher Audrey -- Susan Loomis Termite -- Stan Collver Marlene -- Bertha Whittaker Steve Dracca -- Terry Gavin Dr. Cole -- Karl Engler Mrs. Erskine -- Lynn Knapp Steinbeck -- John Manzer Dodo -- Connie Bosworth Jackie -- Linda Roberts Lola -- Barbara Dunckel Batty -- Anna Partik Two Attendants -- Bill Troxell Arthur Dutton Alas! 'Tis poor Yorick. FRONT ROW: Bar- bara Cooper, Lynn Franklin, Vanessa Sturr, Brian Walsh. SECOND ROW: Paul Weishaupt, Ed Ross, Joan Carey, Sally Race. Ed Ross and Joan Carey enjoy their 1st moments as reigning monarc hs. Joan Carey Reigns as A large crowd turned out for an evening of Misty Moonlight to watch Joan Carey receive the crown as queen of the Junior Prom. The Junior Class raised money for the dance by selling magazines, holding a powder puff football game, sponsoring a bottle drive and selling coke at games. The young pages get ready to greet the future king and Last year's queen, Sally Race, queen. places the crown on her successor. ■ Right: Donn Carroll prepares to take his brother Rennie and Hope A11- mendinger on an old fashioned carriage ride. Who Needs Lawrence Welk? Dick Naylor's Orchestra provided the music, and the lucky band members were given the pleasurable chore of selecting the queen. For the first time in the Prom's history, two princesses were selected. These honors went to Evelyn Knapp and Martha Stratton. All in all, the evening of Misty Moonlight will never be forgotten by those who attended the enchanted affair. They could have danced all night. Queen of the Junior Prom FRONT ROW: J. Downey, S. Loomis, W. Troxell, M. Stratton, D. Nichols, L. Beckwith, E. Knapp, T. Emerson. SECOND ROW: J. Weidman, C. Tansey, M. Moore, F. Diamond, J. Carey, E. Ross, M. McGowan, G. Wheeler, L. Roberts, D. Leach. THIRD ROW: J. Arria, L. Swartout, B. Dunckel, J. Sherman. FRONT ROW: Bonnie Souders, Anna Whittaker, Susan Loomis. SECOND ROW: Martha Stratton, Donna Lee Sweitzer, Betty Dunckel, Barbara Utter, Carol Taranto. Newspaper Staff Keeps the Community Posted on School Activities Each Monday afternoon the Newspaper Staff gets together in Mrs. Souders' room for its weekly meeting. However, this is only a small part of the story. From Mon- day through Friday, the student reporters collect news, write articles and stories, and prepare the copy for printing. But Wednesday evening is the big moment of each week when copies come off the press, and everyone eagerly scans the latest OACS news in print! Audrey Phillips, Sandy Barber, Christine Volk, Karen Wilkie, Linda Swartout, Frances Diamond. 26 FRONT ROW: L. Yaddow, R. Swartout, S. Barrows, S. Newbauer, C. Stevenson, L. Huckabone, B. Youngs, E. Stevenson, M. Newbauer, B. Barrows. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Hill, D. Menard, N. Benedict, D. Fowler, R. Milks, S. Hartwell, W. Searfoss, N. Sutherlin, M. Shore, P. Stevenson, E. Lindsay, B. Monroe, S. Bar- rows, M. Houghtaling, Mrs. Smith. Junior Red Cross Adopts Korean Girl The Junior Red Cross has adopted a Korean girl, and the group is enjoying the ex- perience very much. The youngster lives in Seoul and keeps in contact with her new family by letter. The Junior Red Cross also distributes baskets of food to help less fortunate people during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Oxford Academy is proud of the work that is done by this fine organization. Audio-Visual Group Keeps the Film Rolling Whenever there is a film to be shown, the faculty and students can depend on the Audio-Visual Club to lend a helping hand. The boys, under the supervision of Mr. Grimes and Mr. Velten, have the responsibility of supplying movie projectors, tape recorders, slide machines, and phonographs to classes that have requested the equip- ment. It is not unusual to see one of the members vigorously tracking down a missing tape recorder. If Oxford Academy had a Future Detectives Club, these participants would certainly qualify. Karl Engler, Mr. Velten, Lewis Ford, Dan Bosworth, Gary Root, Gordon Cronk, Clair Barber, Larry Yaddow 27 Bill Troxwll and Susan Loomis with pages right after the coronation. Ricky Lanfear and Kim Vrooman make a hand- some couple at the dance. King William Troxell and Queen Susan Loomis. Susan Loomis Homecoming Queen Homecoming was the BIG weekend. Saturday afternoon, October 30, the Oxford Blackhawk football team defeated Harpursville 37 to 19. During the intermission the candidates for Homecoming Queen were introduced to the spectators who chose the winners at that time. On Saturday night at a very successful dance featuring Little John and the Fabulons, Susan Loomis was crowned as queen of the festivities. Anna Partik and Lynn Knapp were first and second runners-up. Candidates for Homecoming Queen Anna Partik, Carolyn Tansey, Michele Batie, Carol Fleming, Susan Loomis, Barbara Dunckel, Evelyn Knapp, Linda Roberts, Deborah Nichols. FRONT ROW: C. Seehausen, J. Leary, B. Utter, D. Keech, J. Manzer, M. Popovczak, M. Sayles, L. Race, M. Marso. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Knudsen, B. Souders, L. Webb, S. Loomis, B. Dunckel, M. Wall, R. Shep- ler, L. Fowlston, E. Joscelyn, A. Partik, D. Barrows, C. Bosworth, L. Russock, M. DeLoatch. Garden Club Has Beautified School Grounds The faculty and student body of Oxford Academy have enjoyed the beautiful flowers planted around the building by the Garden Club. Not only in the spring, summer and fall do we see the visible proofs of the many hours put in by these students, but during the Christmas season the Garden Club provides Yuletide wreaths for the Academy’s festivities. The members have the satisfaction of serving the school through their efforts, and at the same time they learn valuable practical les- sons in the field of horticulture. In years to come, the community can look forward to the lovely gardens that these future adult citizens will be planting in their own yards. 29 Club Members in Class FRONT ROW: J. Leary, L. Race. SECOND ROW: M. DeLoatch, J. Locke, R. Shcpler. THIRD ROW: R. Denz, J. Mangels. FOURTH ROW: K. Herfort, M. Marso. FIFTH ROW: E. Joscelyn. French Club Acquires Fluency the Fun Way The Cercle Fran ais is bigger and better than ever this year. Meetings are held monthly on Monday evenings in students' homes, where rafrafchessements a 1' americaine or a la fran9aise are enjoyed at the end of each reunion. After a brief business meeting, the Ordre du Jour includes even the most recalcitrant student, who may be asked to sing, dance, spell, or you name it -- en fran5ais of course. The Cercle really isn't as wild as the broken furniture may indicate (our apologies for the broken lamp again, Mrs. Loomis). These Fran£ais are just numerous and enthusias- tic. The Cercle was enchante to have M. Souders attend one memorable evening in November. FRONT ROW: C. Roberts, A. Dutton, R. Maynard. SECOND ROW: K. Herfort, M. DeLoatch, L. Race, M. Wall, J. Sherman, S. Loomis, F. Zahner, A. Whittaker, J. Leary, S. Bassett, L. Roberts, M. Stratton, B. Souders. THIRD ROW: C. Seehausen, R. Shepler, J. Brigham, J. Moore, R. Denz, L. Wilcox, J. Locke, J. Mangels, T. Emerson, A. Marso, Miss Mowry, M. Marso. 30 FRONT ROW: E. Lawton, T. Fitzgerald, N. Sylstra, D. Genung, J. Kozlowski, W. Roys, R. Seehausen, A. Crumb, R. Westover, R. Paden, G. Hicks. SECOND ROW: P. Cooper, B. Stratton, A. Smith, E. D'Ambra, S. Kramnich, T. Davies, M. Blum, F. Finch, D. Carey, C. Gavin, A. Torre, J. Ross, K. Loughren. THIRD ROW: M. Preston, C. Denny, B. Lorimer, P. Van Guilder, M. Marso, E. Horton, T. Fowlston, L. Ford, Mr. Lanfear. Yorker Club Hopes To Develop Museum The thirty-five new members of the Yorker Club can look forward to years filled with historical projects that will be both thought-provoking and enjoyable. The group was organized so that young people will have the opportunity to evolve an interest in state and local history. Through the organization the members have the chance to investigate and discover items that would have intrigued Thucydides himself. The ma- jor project on the agenda is the development of a local museum that would contain articles from the Oxford area past. We all wish the Yorker Club luck in this most worth while.endeavor. Prospective members of the Yorker Club. 31 Tom Emerson puts the tiara on Queen Christine Seehausen, and Bonnie Souders crowns King Arthur Dutton. Christine Seehausen Becomes all night. Pages Randy Swart out and Jamey Lynn Fleming enjoy the Royalty at Sno Ball The Student Council’s big event, The Sno Ball, Winter Wonderland” was accented by red and green decorations in honor of the holiday season. Last year's King and Queen, Tom Emerson and Bonnie Souders, crowned Christine Seehausen and Arthur Dutton as the new monarchs for 1965. Dreamy music and soft lights plus tables around the gymnasium added the finishing touches to an enchanted evening. An assortment of cookies and punch, ar- ranged on a table by the door, were very appetizing. As the court proceeded up to the throne one got the chance to view the lovely dresses and somber faces; but the pages, Jamey Lynn Fleming and Randy Swartout, almost stole the show as they danced and cavorted as only children can. Anna Partik was 1st runner-up, escorted by Jim Crawford, and Barbara Dunckel was 2nd runner-up, escorted by Perry McGowan. Last year's reigning monarchs, Bonnie Souders and Thomas Emerson. King Arthur and Queen Christine trip the light fantastic. Paul Weishaupt and Debra Kecch take time out for refresh- ments. The Sno Ball is also a time for good conversation. The Russ Nygren Orchestra provides the entertainment. The Queen and her Court. FRONT ROW: C. Fowler, E. Lindsay, S. Newbauer, B. Monroe, C. Utter, SECOND ROW: N. Benedict, D. Menard, J. Howe, J. Tracy, R. Roach, D. Driesbough, R. Milks, D. Sweitzer, D. Fowler, J. Stringham. Homemaking Club Trains Tomorrow’s Housewives In the not too distant future, some lucky young men will marry the present mem- bers of the Homemaking Club. This organization, in its second year, helps the girls become more proficient in the arts of cooking, sewing, fashions, family care and in- terior decorating. The group is available to help with any decorating projects that may be needed by the school. FFA Wins Gold Award from Cornell The FFA, under the leadership of Mr. Vogelgsang, has had a most successful year. For their annual crop demonstration, the boys planted corn which was later analyzed for its nutrient content by Cornell University. The Cornell officials awarded the group a Gold Award, symbolic of the highest achievement in the area of crop demonstration that can be earned by an FFA chapter. The boys meet twice a month and have several field trips in the course of the year. FRONT ROW: K. Carmen, M. Cobb, R. Morley, C. Carlin, J. Magrath, G. Genung, S. Youngs, T. Palmer F. Schadwald, D. Paden, J. Hotaling. SECOND ROW: Mr. Vogelgsang, T. Diamond, A. Gray, R. Fowler V. Whaley, G. Harrington, R. Webb, D. Meade, R. Wright, M. Barrows, F. Williams, M. Rice. THIRD ROW- E. McGowan, R. Nightengale, L. Beckwith, A. Lester. R. Meek, P. McGowan, J. Shimer, D. Williams R Preston. ’ 34 Linda Swartout works on the adding machine as Debbie Nichols looks on. Commercial Club Learns About Business World Connie McBroom concentrates on a typing assignment. The Commercial Club, under the supervision of Miss Bull and Mrs. Detweiler, is most beneficial to those students who plan to enter the business world. This group meets once every two weeks to discuss modern business methods and to learn about the latest machines being used by today's executives. The students go on field trips to factories, colleges and businesses in order to see those institutions in typical work day situations. The Commercial Club is in charge of the school store and is available to the faculty for secretarial'' tasks. Hats off to the secretaries of tomorrow! FRONT ROW: Miss Bull, Mrs. Detweiler, L. Swartout, D. Paden, C. Fleming, S. Barber, K. Landers. SEC OND ROW: A. Phillips, C. McBroom, P. Barber, M. McCowan, D. Nichols, C. Chesebro, S. Burke, C. Youngs, L. Wheeler, J. Madison, B. Whittaker, K. Wilkie, C. Volk, B. Seiler, J. Howe, R. Milks, B. Barrowst B. MacLaury, M. Batie, L. Wakefield, D. Sweitzer, D. Ross, D. Hcmstrought, R. Maynard, D. Rice, L. Huckabone, N. Benedict, P. Benedict, C. Hart, K. Byrne, S. Barrows. Oxford students enjoy an assembly. Yuletide greetings adorn the art room door. At the end ol the day, pupils board the school buses. BELOW: Steve Knowlton studies the gigantic globe in the library. BELOW: Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Mortcnsen and Mr. Biviano work (and relax) in the faculty room. 36 RIGHT: Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Paser and Mr. Biviano admire Oxford Academy's new activities' board. RIGHT: Mr. Petersen and Mr. Cerar pre- pare the activities' board for installation. BELOW: Chris Seehausen finds a unique posi- tion from which to view the OACHS campus --on the roof. BELOW: Bill Troxell gets ready to enjoy lunch in the cafeteria. 37 SPORTS The athletes of Oxford Academy and Central High School have lifted the students' morale and also our status in the sports world. Both girls and boys work hard to achieve high scores in volleyball, football, basketball, soccer, base- ball and other athletic contests. FRONT ROW: Linda Smith, scorekeeper; Mike Eldred, manager. SECOND ROW: Al Sayles, Earl Lashway, Larry Beckwith, Fred Zahner, Gary Harrington, Ron Rcuker, Coach Al Doyle, Steve Long, Jim Duell, Jim Hem- strought, John Weidman, Tom Emerson, Greg Ross. Baseball Team Has a New Field With an appropriate ceremony participated in by the band and members of the Board of Education, the new high school baseball field was dedicated on May 26, 1965. Mr. Jack Doolittle, high school principal, threw out the first ball; Dr. Mayhew was the catcher; and Lynn Padgett, long-time employee and baseball fan, was the batter. The open-day saw Oxford defeat Sherburne 5-3. The Oxford baseball team also had the distinction of being the only team to beat Greene this year. Scores Oxford 7 Oxford 7 Oxford 9 Oxford 2 Oxford 2 Oxford 3 Oxford 5 Oxford 6 Oxford 3 Oxford 4 Oxford 5 Oxford 10 Oxford 3 Oxford 5 Oxford 10 Oxford 5 Oxford 2 Oxford 8 Hancock 1 Hancock 8 Afton 10 Afton 4 Harpursville 7 Harpursville 1 Deposit 3 Deposit 9 Unatego 8 Unatego 9 B-G 3 B-G 0 Norwich 9 Norwich 8 Sherburne 4 Sherburne 3 Greene 1 So. New Berlin 3 FRONT ROW: Steve Youngs, Rick Duell, Dwight Meade, Wendell McGrath, Amos Wood, Cliff Carlin, Dick Wood. SECOND ROW: Mike Cobb, Dan Williams, Gil Ingraham, Jim Locke, Coach Ralph Tryon, Jim Lobdell, Larry Lewis, Mike Paino, Larry Coveil. Cary Harrington Tom Emerson Ronnie Rucker A1 Sayles Greg Ross Larry Beckwith Fred Zahner 41 Keith Landers, John Manzer, Jack Hayes, Larry Thorne, Coach Dave Biviano, Stewart Collver, Jerry Doolittle, Stanley Collver. Tennis Team Threatens To Become a Power The Oxford tennis team, showing skill, initiative, strong determination and good sportsmanship, had a fine season. Under the expert direction of the coaches, Mr. Grimes and Mr. Biviano, the boys expect to have an even better year in 1966. Last spring Oxford had men advance in the sectionals as returning aces, Larry Thorne and John Manzer, battled their way into the quarter finals. With excellent prospects in the offing, Oxford may be a tennis power for years to come. Left: Larry Thorne watches Keith Landers try for a tough one. Right: Stan Collver and John Manzer can't seem to find the ball. Look around, boys. 42 FIRST ROW: E. Sheplcr, W. Roys, M. Quinn. SECOND ROW: K. Engler, J. Brigham, S. Caczza, D. Carroll, Coach Biviano, A. Finch, M. Marso, D. Carey, C. Cavin. J.V. Tennis Team Learns by Experience The junior varsity tennis team had little opportunity to compete in interscholastic matches, but they did learn the fine points of the game through practice and hard work. Mr. Grimes and Mr. Biviano put the boys through the paces, and by the season's end, the J.V. 's had improved tremendously. It won’t be long before Oxford will have a tennis team of which the fans can be proud. Track Team Has Its Best Season in Years The 1965 track team was the best in Oxford for many years. The team was victo- rious for the first time in nine years, winning a tri-meet with Afton and South New Berlin. Also the team made a fine showing in the semi-finals for the section. Oxford was represented in the shot put department and by a relay team in the section finals. In the league finals the team also made its finest showing ever. The outlook for next year is good, for Oxford was represented by a fairly young team with the loss ot lew seniors. We hope it will be the best in our history. FRONT ROW: C. Brigham, S. Sabin. SECOND ROW: M. Moore, F. Morehead, C. Gcnung, B. Stafford, R. Shimer, D. Gates, A. Dutton. THIRD ROW: Coach Buhner, F. Nichols, E. Gimbal, G. Harrington, G. Tompkins, C. Smith, R. Yale, C. Roberts. FRONT ROW: K. Wheeler, G. Harrington, D. Dutcher, R. Cunningham, R. Taranto, W. Troxell, T. Emerson, G. Genung, R. Rucker, T. Gavin. SECOND ROW: R. Shimer, K. Landers, R. Behe, L. Lewis, J. Westcott, J. Locke, E. Gimbal, M. Cobb, R. Meek, B. Stafford, Coach Buhner, Coach Doyle. THIRD ROW: A. Finch, F. McMullen, L. Covell, R. DeLoatch, D. Bosworth, C. Smith, T. Tansey, R. Denz, L. Thome. Blackhawks Say, “Wait Til Next Year.” Get ready, boys! This year inconsistency plagued our team. Al- though our overall record was 3-4-1, we needed but a few points in several games to have greatly improved this. Due to various key injuries, many sophomores gained much game experience. It is hoped that this will pay off next year. Scores Oxford 0 Oxford 27 Oxford 0 Oxford 39 Oxford 6 Oxford 14 Oxford 37 Oxford 6 When do I go in, coach? Hancock 19 Bainbridge-Guilford 24 Unatego 0 Afton 0 Depos it 13 Notre Dame 32 Harpursville 19 Greene 13 14 FRONT ROW: Debbie Rice, Donna Hemstought. SEC- OND ROW: Chris Hart, Sue Rood. THIRD ROW: Donna Ross, Dorothy Hill, Marsha Blum, Kathy Loughren. J.V. Squad Cheerleaders Perform in New Uniforms With new uniforms to add style to the scene, the varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders lead the student body in cheer- ing the Blackhawk teams on to victory. These girls are chosen by the faculty and the senior class members of the varsity squad. The candidates are judged on ability, scholarship and citizenship. Their motto, To win with honor and to lose with grace, is exemplified by each member of the cheer- leading squad. Margie Varsity Squad Anna Bonnie 45 FRONT ROW: R. Loughren, D. Bosworth, J. Garruto, S. Gustin, J. Meek, M. Stiles, C. Brigham, R. Webb, C. Barber, D. Seiler, B. Strier, L. Marso. SECOND ROW: Coach Anderson, W. Roys, A. Crumb, M. Race, M. Marso, R. Duell, C. Gavin, N. Sylstra, D. Genung, Coach Reynolds. Football Tvros Learn the Basics of the Sport This year our J.V. squad was smaller in number, but bigger in desire. The boys had a poor season, but they were always in there fighting. Even though the team only won one game while losing four, the experience which they gained will be valuable in years to come. The seventh and eighth graders only played a single game. Under the direction of Coaches Souders and Rader, the young hopefuls learned the fundamentals of the game and they had the opportunity to practice in the intra squad scrimmages. FRONT ROW: L. Ford, M. Eldrcd, T. Torre, T. Davis, E. White, C. Madison, T. Hinckley, T. Fowlston, W. Bradley, M. Stiles, Coach Rader. SECOND ROW: K. Fagnani, R. Winner, J. Fagnani, T. Race, R. Wilkie, B. Roberts, D. Ryan, T. Fowlston. FRONT ROW: P. Bran- ham, S. Titchencr, T. Finch, J. Rice, J. Farrell, D. Dunckel. J. Gavin, T. Taranto, M. Race, A. Dutton, D. Rucker. SECOND ROW: D. Place, D. Fumare, J. Loomis, G. Eldrcd, J. Sylstra, M. Sherman, B. Tcfft, T. Carroll, R. Swart- out, Coach Souders. Mrs. Hill, E. Joscelyn, D. Barrows, A. Marso, B. Seiler, J. Howe, D. Hemstrought, C. Volk, D. Ross, C. Cole, D. Rice, L. Collins, L. Wheeler, D. Driesbough, C. Hart, M. McGowen, P. Barber, S. Eccleston. G.A.A. Wins Hockey Sportsday The Girls' Athletic Association consists of girls who enjoy participating in sports, such as hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball, track, and basketball. The girls compete against area schools in these sports activities. This year the G.A.A. team went to Deposit and placed first at a hockey sportsday. The girls are required to earn 100 points during the year to receive their G.A.A. letters and another 100 to receive a bar. This year the girls are very proud of their new sweatsuits which are worn whenever they are com- peting with other schools. Pep Club Adopts Constitution GAA Officers The purpose of the Pep Club is to promote school spirit among the students. It has been organized for three years. The constitution for the club was completed by the appointed committee to be submitted to the other members for approval. It will go into effect at the beginning of next year. Each senior member receives a pin to show his membership in the Pep Club. One of its money-raising projects is the sale of shakers. FRONT ROW: C. Taranto, C. Hart, B. Doyle, D. Rice, D. Ross, D. Hemstrought, B. Dunckel, L. Swartout, M. Seehausen, P. Diamond, L. Ross, A. Paino. SECOND ROW: M. Rice, M. O'Connor, K. Loughren, S. Rood, D. Tansey, C. Chesebro, S. Burke, S. Westcott, B. Souders, C. Fleming, C. Tansey, C. Volk, D. Hill, T. Davies, M. Blum, B. Dunckel. FRONT ROW: J. Race, R. Swartout, D. Furnare, E. White, R. Winner, T. Davis, D. Dunckel, J. Loomis, R. Moore. SECOND ROW: R. Wilke, J. Sylstra, L. Ford, T. Fowlston, T. Race, D. Ryan, G. Howe, J. Loughren, R. Roberts, Coach Rader. 7th and 8th Grade Wrestlers Begin Season with Victories The 7th and 8th grade wrestling squad started off the season in high fashion by defeating Deposit and Sidney. Lead by Coach Rader, the boys have practiced almost every night after school, and they are now being re- warded for their hard work. It is not Mike Rice and Rich Seehausen try to best each other at varsity practice. only a pleasure to watch these fine wrestlers in action, but one must also keep in mind that they will soon be joining the varsity group. The future looks bright for the sport of wrestling at OACHS. Is Ron Winner tickling Tom Fowlston? Future opponents might not find that tactic quite so funny, but Tom seems to be amused. 48 With just three seniors missing from last year's undefeated, once tied squad, Mr. Hill looking forward to a most successful season. Inexperience has plagued the heavier classes, but over all team strength is excellent. The annual Clyde Cole Tournament is one of the highlights of the year which all grappling fans anticipate with relish. Oxford Academy is justly proud of the record of the Blackhawk wrestlers. John Manzer seems to be enjoying this encounter more than Paul Weishaupt does. Record Opp. Ox. Opp. Ox. Greene 29 - 17 Chen. Ithaca 31 - 13 Forks 23 - 24 Walton 14 - 28 Hancock 3 - 45 Dryden 17 - 25 Unatego 7 - 42 Whitney Norwich 11 - 28 Point 15 - 27 B-G 20 - 27 FRONT ROW: L. Brewer, W. Roys, R. Webb, M. Stiles, R. Hinckley, D. Carroll, B. Preston, J. Mac- Grath N. Sylstra, R. Seehauscn. SECOND ROW: D. McMullen, M. Hicks, T. Ennis, T. Tansey M. Moore, P. Weishaupt, R. Bosworth, G. Genung, J. Locke, L. Thome, R. Meek, J. Manzer, T. Emerson, R. Behe, A. Sayles, M. Rice, Coach Hill. Mr. Lowe, D. Meade, R. Wood, M. Paino, B. Stafford, L. Lewis, R. Rucker, M. Cobb, F. Zah- ner, T. Gavin, R. Maynard, D. Morgan. Varsity Basketball Squad FRONT ROW: A. Crumb, D. Carey, D. Seiler, R. Snavely, M. Race, R. DeLoatch. SECOND ROW: Mr. Rey- nolds, M. Marso, R. Poutard, A. Finch, M. Morgan, J. Maynard. Junior Varsity Team Basketball Provides Interscholastic Competition for all Age Groups 7th and 8th Grade Squad FRONT ROW: S. Manheim, G. Eldred, J. Fitzgerald, M. Ryan, R. Swartout, J. Fagnani, M. Sherman, J. Race, J. Gavin, J. Farrell, T. Taranto. SECOND ROW: Coach Lowe, W. Tefft, R. Paden, C. Frair, G. Loomis, M. Quinn, T. Shores, G. Cronk, E. MacLaury, T. Fowlston, T. Hinckley, L. Loomis, T. Lough- ren, G. Oliver, D. Swartout, Coach Reynolds. 50 Terry Gavin Scores Opp. Oxford Harpursville 47 46 New Berlin 42 33 Afton 48 47 Hancock 53 36 Deposit 69 53 McGraw 56 57 Groton 71 44 B-G 37 33 Unatego 42 40 Greene 47 33 Harpursville 46 56 New Berlin 58 57 Afton 54 43 Hancock 71 66 Deposit 44 63 B-G 41 32 Unatego 64 59 Ronnie Rucker Dennis Morgan Fred Zahner 5 MUSIC Another chapter in the yearbook covers a cultural aspect of school life. The bands, under the direction of Mr. Herfort, and the choruses, under the direction of Mrs. Barnes, practice weekly to advance their skills in the art of music. They look forward each year to present- ing to the public in their annual concerts the works that they have prepared. FRONT ROW: Susan Loomis. SECOND ROW: Jane Leary, Dorothy Hill, Lynn Knapp, Linda Kessler, Helen Popovczak, Mary Downey, Debra Keech. THIRD ROW: Anna Partik. FOURTH ROW: Linda Swartout. FIFTH ROW: Lynn Wheeler. SIXTH ROW: Michelle Pbllie. Color Guard Standard Bearers for the Band At - ten - tion! For - ward! Crisply, the commander calls the orders and the un- failing Guard snaps to. Training and practice are the watchwords for the Royal- Aires who so skillfully bear the standards, not only for the Oxford Band, but also in competitions against other color guards of the area. Left: Susan Loomis, Georgia Harvey, Debra Keech and Fred Zahner strike a military pose for the photographer. Girls at attention for the Forward! March! National Anthem. 54 FRONT ROW: Linda Fowlston. SECOND ROW: Chris Hart, Sharon Hartwell, Jennifer Eccleston. THIRD ROW: Donna Hemstrought, Barb Doyle, Betty Dunckel. Jr. Majorettes Huy New Uniforms Under the able leadership of head majorette Linda Fowls- ton and faculty advisors, Mr. Herfort and Mr. Russell, the Senior Majorette Squad has had a successful year. Since last June the girls have been hard at work raising money for their new uniforms. We are happy to report that the money needed to purchase the uniforms has been reached with the help of a donation from the band fund. Senior Band Has Another Successful Year Each year the Senior Band competes in many events. The highlights of these events are the Sherburne Pageant of Bands, the Binghamton Tournament of Bands, and the New York State Exposition where the competition includes approximately fifty bands. At the State Fair the band received a twelfth place rating. At the Sherburne Pageant of Bands held in June, they were first in their class for the fifth consecutive year in marching. The football season this year was made even more enjoyable by the band. At each home game a half-time show was presented to entertain the spectators. After the summer competitions and the football season, the band settles down to preparing concert pieces. Each year they look forward to presenting their annual spring concert. Jfm Marsha Blum, Carol Cunningham, Sandy Burke, Gerald Root, Tony Smith, Chris Volk, Sue Cooper, Judy Hinckley. FRONT ROW: Donna Finch, Lynn Schmidt, Linda Roberts, Barb Utter, Kathy Moorehead, Donna Youngs, Sheila Gyles, Sherry Bassett, Barb Lorimer. SECOND ROW: Dolores Ingra- ham, Frances Diamond, Carol Whittaker, Julie Rotundo, Mary Baldwin, Carol Fleming, Diane W'hite, John Kozlowski, Laureen Collins, Vicki Titchener. Diane Vigus, Barb Dunckel, Diane Wackford, Adis Westerby, Peggy Davis, Diane Tansey, Linda Wakefield, Pat Harrison, Carolyn Tansey. Bonnie Souders, Kathy Hcrfort, Marguerite DeLoatch, Billie Jean Stratton, Martha Stratton, Carol Taranto, Kathy Loughren, Connie Holbrook, Pat Van Guilder, Chris Scehausen. FRONT ROW: Ronnie Rucker. SECOND ROW: Don Dutchcr, Ray Snavely. THIRD ROW: Chris Gavin, Fred Zahner, Rick Duell, Charlie Brigham, Nick Sylstra, Dale Youngs, Mike Webb. Ron Paden, Eric Shepler, Chris Gavin, Charles Roberts, Lawrence Wilcox, Mike Paino, Roger Hinckley, Don Beckwith, Larry Thorne. Bob Denz, John Manzer, Dan Leach, Steve Caezza, Steve Gustin, Doug Genung, John Brigham, Charles Roberts, Richard Seehausen. Jim Locke, Audrey Phillips, Mary Popovczak, Lucy Race, Sandy Barber, Carolyn Chesebro, Thedia Davies, Donnalee Sweitzer. Color Guard Substitutes Are Always on Call The Color Guard substitutes spend long hours practicing although they are never sure that they will be called on to perform. Like the strong bench which backs up a good athletic team, these girls are ready to replace any Royal Aire who might not be able to march with the senior organization. There is little glory in being a substitute, but a great deal of satisfaction for a job well done. Intermediate Color Guard Hope To Become Future Royal Aires These girls in the Inter- mediate Color Guard practice routines daily and impatiently await the annual tryouts for Senior Color Guard. If they are chosen, the endless prac- ticing to obtain perfection con- tinues . Intermediate Majorettes Lead Junior Band The Intermediate Majorettes add to the liveliness of the Inter- mediate Band with their many twirling routines. They practice diligently in hopes of some day marching with the Senior Major- ettes and the Senior Band in the numerous competitions which they enter. Sharon Barrows, Betsy Ross, Wilma Mac- Laury, Cathy Cooper. FRONT ROW: S. Yale, C. Boutwell, K. Hicks, D. Phillips, K. Welsh, G. Steffin. SECOND ROW: L. VanDerEems, L. Stafford, S. Barrows, C. Finch, F. O'Connor, S. Howard, J. Doty. FRONT ROW: C. Taranto, J. Ross, N. Mayhew, L. Wheeler, D. Finch, M. Pollie, D. Rice, C. Whittaker, P. VanGuilder, S. Gyles, B. Statton, L. Schmidt, K. Herfort, S. Eccleston. SECOND ROW: J. Brigham, D. Ross, T. Davies, D. Menard, A. Whittaker, E. Lashway, D. Tansey, R. Webb, G. Ross, D. Hemstrought, J. Rotundo, R. Webb. THIRD ROW: C. Gavin, P. Weishaupt, B. Doyle. J. Moore, D. Leach, F. Diamond, G. Wheeler, C. Denny, M. Marso, M. Moore, G. Harvey, B. Lorimer, D. Bosworth. FOURTH ROW: S. Caezza, D. Hill, A. Marso, B. MacLaury, W. Hewitt, L. Thorne, L. Wilcox, J. Hendrickson, K. Moorehead, S. Cooper, A. Finch, M. Pollie, D. Genung. Senior Chorus Presents Excellent Christmas Concert The Senior Chorus, directed by Mrs. Barnes, is made up of students from the ninth through twelfth grades. Each year they present two concerts to the public, one in the spring and one in December. This year for the Christmas Concert they presented a pageant depicting the birth of Christ and the Christmas spirit. Choralettes Again Attend NYSSMA Meeting The Choralettes are a selected group of girls who add to the concerts performed by the Senior Chorus. They practice special pieces each week which are to be presented to the public. In the spring they also compete at the NYSSMA concert which is held annually. FRONT ROW: Willa Hewitt, Frances Diamond. SECOND ROW: Donna Hemstrought, Barbara Doyle, Carol Whittaker, Anna Whittaker, Julie Rotundo, Sheila Gyles, Kathy Herfort, Mrs. Barnes. 60 FRONT ROW: T. Finch, T. Taranto, E. Cashman, R. Bush, D. Walsh. SECOND ROW: L. Black, K. Stringham, D. Schlafer, P. Diamond, K. Schmidt, D. Westcott, J. McGowan, R. Westover, J. Loomis, T. Lawton, D. Wheeler, J. Franklin. THIRD ROW: J. Gavin, M. Heath, K. Strier, P. Newland, L. VanDerEems, R. Swartout, F. George, M. Sherman, W. Searfoss, M. Rice, E. White, L. Ross, H. Hamilton, D. Sheldon. FOURTH ROW: R. Wheeler, C. Fowler, L. Stafford, F. O’Connor, S. Howard, M. Boyer, L. Carroll, M. Nelson, C. Lewis, D. Garrand, H. Castaldy, E. Youngs, D. Menard, B. Ross. Junior Chorus Gains Experience in Group Singing The Junior Chorus consists of members from the seventh and eighth grades. They receive experience in singing with a large group. The Junior Chorus also performs twice each year at the Spring Concert and the Christmas Concert. Intermediate Band Trains for Senior Organization The Intermediate Band is an organization which prepares seventh and eighth graders for the Senior Band. Each year the eighth graders look forward to entering the Senior Band when they become freshmen. The two main events of this band are the spring con- cert and marching in the Memorial Day parade. Intermediate Band 61 CLASSES This chapter contains pictures of students in their various classes. Each class works to raise money which will be needed for its Senior year. During the school year each class has a dance which is its main money-raising project. Annu- ally they try to advance financially as well as scholastically. 7th Graders Oriented to Junior High If the class of 1971 has found the first year of junior high confusing, these 7th graders have also discovered that the 7th grade is rewarding. Academically, they have been challenged by English, social studies, math, art, science, music, homemaking and industrial arts. As soon as the students arrived in September, they discovered that for the next nine months they would be carrying numerous text books from room to room. Fortunately the pupils participated in a fine physical education program that helped to build muscles capable of toting all those heavy tomes. Socially the 7th graders have been able to enjoy organizations, such as the Yorker Club, Intermediate Band, and Junior Chorus. Intramural athletics gives the class added exercise and a sense of the competive spirit. In December the group held its first dance in con- junction with the 8th grade. Yes, 7th grade is hectic, but a good time is had by all. FRONT ROW: R. Moore, J. Loomis, T. Morack, C. McMullen, C. Race, M. Newbauer, R. Pierce, T. Law- ton, S. Manheim, J. Rice. SECOND ROW: W. Meade, L. Kozlowski, C. Howe, P. Nightengale, P. Moors, J. Race, L. Kramnich, R. Place. THIRD ROW: D. Phillips, A. Paino, D. Mudge, P. Newland, T. Moore, M. O'Connor, M. Lashway, K. Quinn, M. Rice, J. Paser, M. Niles, K. Nichols, T. King, T. Manley. 64 FRONT ROW: P. Arnold, R. Bush, P. Branham, J. Gavin, D. Golden, A. Dutton, F. Cerar, D. Dunckel, P. Carroll, T. Finch, R. Aldrich. SECOND ROW: J. Cummings, L. Black, S. Braisted, E. Armstrong, J. Burdick, J. Farrell, C. Beckwith, R. Estalow, M. Heath, i. Harrison, G. Eldred, K. Hicks, J. Franklin, T. Gyles. THIRD ROW: J. Fagnani, L. Carroll, D. Hodge, J. Doty, C. Boutwcll, J. Fitzgerald, G. Hatton, J. Hough- taling, J. Hart, P. Diamond. FRONT ROW: D. Swartout, D. Rucker, L. Yaddow, R. Fowler, S. Wright, E. Stevenson, D. Schlafer, T. Taranto, S. Titchener, D. Walsh. SECOND ROW: D. Sheldon, M. Ryan, M. Sherman, R. Roberts, J. Sylstra, A. Torrey, W. Scarfoss, R. Swartout, C. Svenson. THIRD ROW: L. Tefft, K. Welsh, S. Yale, J. Roach, K. Root, M. Wall, L. Ross, L. VanDerEems, N. Sutherlin, K. Strier, G. Stephen, C. Roach, M. Seehausen, D. Wheeler. 8th Graders Think About the Futur One of the major projects in which the 8th grade participated was the Kuder Preference Test. This exam helps the student when it is time for him to make a decision as to his future career. Mrs. Braccio talked to the class about occupations and the necessity for planning ahead. The guidance de- partment emphasized to the junior high people how important it is for them to do well in the subjects that they encounter in 8th grade: English, social studies, science, math, art, music and physical education. By the end of the school year, the pupils will have learned that the study habits they have acquired in the junior high will either help or haunt them throughout their academic careers. ROOM CHAIRMAN: Elaine D'Ambra, David Keech, Betsy Ross. 1RONT ROW: E. Cashman, R. Barrows, S. Barrows, D. F urn are, D. Eldred, C. Erair, M. Eldred, D. Deuel, C. Davenport, T. Davis, W. Bradley. SECOND ROW: A. Cooper, P. Cooper, M. Byrne, S. Barrows, M. Galletly, K. Cooper, J. Bailey, R. Braisted, M. Boyer, D. Garrand, P. Eccleston, M. Diamond. THIRD ROW: D. Genung, E. D'Ambra, L. Denz, S. Barrows, G. Cronk, T. Fowlston, T. Fowlston, K. Fagnani, F. Davis, L. Ford, R. DeLoatch, H. Castaldy, C. Finch, D. Carlin. FRONT ROW: J. Westcott, R. VVcstover, W. Tefft, A. Torre, M. Quinn, R. Tucker, R. Wilkie, J. Shimer, L. White, D. Westcott, D. Williams. SECOND ROW: L. Russock, K. Yaddow, K. Schmidt, H. Titchener, B. Ross, C. Stevenson, R. Roach, S. Stewart, J. Ross, P. Stevenson, C. Utter, K. Stringham. THIRD ROW: D. Williams, R. Wheeler, L. Stafford, T. Shores, D. Ryan, R. Stilwell, T. Race, J. Tucker, D. Wall, M. Sherman, E. Youngs, R. Winner, M. Stiles. FRONT ROW: D. Swartout, P. King, R. Morchcad, T. Kennedy, L. Loomis. F. George, R. Paden, G. Phillips, T. Loughren, D. Keech, G. Hicks. SECOND ROW: M. Mohr, P. Lindsay, J. McGowan, H. Hamilton, K. Parker, L. Kolis , D. Menard, S. Howard, E. Lindsey, G. Oliver, D. Manheim. THIRD ROW: W. MacLaury, F. O'Connor, D. Niles, T. Hinckley, M. Loomis, E. MacLaury, J. Locke, C. Madison, G. Loomis, C. Huckabone, M. Nelson, C. Lewis. 6 Class Officers FRONT ROW: Susan Rood, secretary. SECOND ROW: Diane Tansey, president; Thedia Davies, treasurer. THIRD ROW: Michael Race, vice president. The 9th grade is the year for exploration, new subjects, and different teachers. Now the freshmen may feel that they are really a part of the senior high school and are able to par- ticipate in most of the clubs and activities. In the spring the 9th graders sponsor their own class dance, which is always a hit. By the end of the school year, these students are well oriented into the senior high school program. 'V Freshmen Introduced to Senior High Life L. Russock, E. Snow, S. Sabin, M. Race, V. Sherman, H. Popovczak, W. Roys, R. Seehausen. FRONT ROW: S. Gyles, D. Carey, A. Crumb, R. Davis, S. Gustin, C. Chesebro, M. Blum, P. Harrison, F. Finch, B. Bryden. SECOND ROW: E. Golden, T. Davis, M. Barrows, C. Holbrook, C. Denny, D. Genung, C. Barber, M. Davis, D. Bosworth, C. Gavin. THIRD ROW: R. Denz, C. Brigham, S. Cooper, D. Hill, A. Finch, B. Donnelly, R. Davis, W. Branham, T. Fitzgerald. FRONT ROW: K. Loughren, N. Mayhew, J. Loughren, J. Meek, M. Morgan, J. Kozlowski, S. Huskins, S. Ncwbaucr. SECOND ROW: S. Kramnich, D. Menard, R. Kent, E. McGowan, J. Mungcr, E. Horton, F. Mc- Mullen, E. Lashway, J. Menard. THIRD ROW: C. Kasmarcik, P. Mulwane, B. Lorimer, K. Moorehead, R. Joscelyn, T. Kolis, M. Marso, J. Maynard, T. Lawton. Mike Paino, vice president; Donna Hcmstrought, secretary; Donn Carroll, president; Deborah Rice, treasurer. Sophomores Hope for a Banner Year The sophomore class is really looking forward to earning money for future pur- poses. Because of lack of money, the sophomores decided to pay dues, sponsor dances during the year and have a bottle drive. The bottle drive is scheduled for later in the spring in hopes that more sophomores will be able to drive. They have been really working hard, and the results are promising. S‘ B ro'vs L- Brewer, K. Bryne, T. Ennist, S. Bassett, B. Cooper, P. Barber, P. Bryden. SEC- R9iVLR- Duell S- Caczza, L. Collins, L. Covell, J. Carruto, L. Cobb, M. Baldwin, N. Benedict, S. Due 11. THIRD ROW: J. Brigham, B. Dunckel, C. Champlin, D. Carroll. R. Dibble, R. Dena, R. Bosworth D. Fowler, B. Doyle. FRONT ROW: B. Monroe, J. Moore, R. Morley, L. Huckabone, J. Macgrath, E. Phinney, D. Ingraham, M. Nichols. SECOND ROW: C. Hart, B. Preston, S. Morehead, W. McGrath, L. Lansdowne, G. Mazzocchi, E. Golden, D. Hcmstnought. THIRD ROW: A. Marso, M. Paino, B. MacLaury, R. Hinckley, W. Hewitt, J. Lobdell, A. Hoffman, E. Gimbal. FRONT ROW: D. Vigus, C. Taranto, D. Rice, T. Tansey, R. Strier, D. Donnelly, Y. Smith, J. Stringham. SECOND ROW: J. Rotundo, C. Whittaker, D. Youngs, R. Yale. J. Hohl, R. Webb, E. Shepler, M. Tefft. THIRD ROW: A. Westerby, D. White, C. Smith, G. Root, D. Williams, R. Stiles, C. Seymour, D. Ross. FRONT ROW: Bernie Stafford, treasurer; Ron Behe, president. SECOND ROW: Linda Fowlston, secretary; J. Leary, vice president. Juniors Have Successful Year The Juniors are most of the way through high school. They have now the experience and re- sponsibility to look into the future after grad- uation and to start selecting colleges of their choice. This year they sponsored a very successful WENE dance with Norm Sherwood as disc jockey. The highlights of the year were the Ju- nior Prom and the arrival of the class rings. Their senior year should be even more grati- fying. FRONT ROW: M. Cobb, C. Carlin, M. Hicks, K. Carmen. SECOND ROW: D. Driesbough, J. Hinckely L. Diamond, S. Barber, K. Herfort, J. Eccleston, C. Chesebro, S. Barber, P. Benedict. THIRD ROW: D. Finch H. Allmendinger, R. Cunningham, J. Hotaling, J. Hendrickson, M. Hotaling, M. Downey. FRONT ROW: R. Maynard, P. Weishaupt, M. Moors, L. Lewis, J. Sherman. SECOND ROW: R. Shepler, M. Popovczak, J. Leary, L. Race, C. Seehausen, B. Utter, D. Keech, M. Sayles, R. Behe. THIRD ROW: F. Mazzocchi, M. Marso, G. Tompkins, J. Mangels, L. Fowlston, E. Joscelyn, J. Locke, L. Wilcox. FRONT ROW: E. Meade, A. Wood, R. Wood, T. Winner, S. Youngs, D. Meade. SECOND ROW: A. Phillips, L. Wheeler, J. Howe, J. Tracy, D. Sweitzer, C. Volk, B. Seiler, D. Wackford, C. Youngs, B. Searfoss. THIRD ROW: K. Landers, R. Milks, B. Wall, L. Kessler, G. Ingraham, R. Meek, T. Palmer, B Stafford. SENIORS This chapter is the end of the beginning for the students who are looking forward to the future. These people have reached the end of high school and are just starting out in the world. Throughout their high school years they have not only gained more knowledge, but they have also learned to accept responsibilities. Now each will continue on, remembering the past, but looking expect- antly toward the future. FRONT ROW: G. Ross, L. Swartout, S. Loomis, F. Diamond, C. McBroom, V. Whaley. SECOND ROW: G. Keech, T. Emerson, W. Troxell, R. Rucker, L. Thorne, F. Zahner, A. Dutton. Oxford Faculty Selects the 1966 Honor Students The following honor students have been announced by the faculty of Oxford Acad- emy: Susan Loomis for French, Latin and physical education; Arthur Dutton for his- tory, math, science and English; Thomas Emerson and Ronald Rucker for physical education; Frances Diamond and Frederick Zahner for band; Gregory Ross for in- dustrial arts; Linda Swartout for business; Larry Thorne, William Troxell and Gor- don Keech for art: Verne Whaley for agriculture; Connie McBroom for homemaking; Frances Diamond for vocal music. We extend our congratulations to these students and wish them the best in years to come. Oxford Academy Congratulates the Top Students in Class of ’66 Valedictorian Salutatorian 76 LEFT: Arthur Dutton. RIGHT: Susan Loomis SeniQr Officers FRONT ROW: Dan Leach, vice president. SECOND ROW: Carolyn Tansey, secretary; Anita Smith, treasurer; Susan Loomis, president. Good Luck to the Class of 1966 The class of 1966 has found that the se- nior year is the busiest one of all. They have reached the point of no return as far as making a final decision as to what they'll do after graduation. Some class members chose to go on to institutions of higher learning, others enter the labor market and some decide that military service is most desirable. Once the group orders the graduation announcements, the seniors realize that the end of their career at Ox- ford Academy and Central High School is approaching. With mixed emotions they await the big day when they finally receive those well deserved diplomas. Whatever the future may offer to the class of 1966, the student body wishes them the best of luck. Senior Advisors Mr. Lowe Mrs. Detweiler Mr. Walsh 77 r Connie Sue Bosworth Stanley Collver Carolan Cunningham Carolyn Dawson Marguerite Deloatch Frances Diamond Donald Dutcher Arthur Dutton 80 Thomas Emerson Karl Englcr Sandra Finch Terrence Gavin George Genung Carol Fleming Roger Fowler Austin Gray Gary Harrington Georgia Harvey Michael Harvey Cordon Keech Evelyn Knapp Steve Knowlton Daniel Leach Thomas Lindsay Susan Loomis JoAnnc Madison Ruth Maynard Mary Lou McGowan Duane McMullen Michael Moore Francis Moorehead Perry' McGowan Dennis Morgan Dale Mumbulo Deborah Nichols David Paden Anna Partik Michael Pollie Carolyn Tansey Robert Taranto 88 Marlowe Tefft Larry Thorne Senior Officers think about going motoring. Oxford Academy at 3:35 P.M. Editorial Staff FRONT ROW: C. Taranto, C. Seehausen. SECOND ROW: J. Locke, S. Loomis. THIRD ROW: J. Sherman, M. Marso, Mrs. Walsh, G. Tompkins, C. Champlin, Miss Snedeker. Yearbook Staff Working for More Honors The 1965-1966 Yearbook Staff is trying to surpass last year's second honor rating that was awarded to their predecessors. Editor-in-chief Susan Loomis and lay-out editors, Christine Seehausen and Mary Marso, worked many hours preparing this volume, always keeping in mind the fine efforts that have been achieved by Black- hawkers in the past. The editors agree that they have been fortunate in being blessed with a capable and conscientious staff. Planning pages for the 3R forms, typing, writing and soliciting advertising consumed a great deal of time, but the staff feels that they are rewarded if the 1966 Blackhawk is enjoyed by all. Subcription Staff FRONT ROW: B. Utter, B. Lorimer. SECOND ROW: S. Knowlton, S. Barber. THIRD ROW: B. Dunckel, C. Bosworth, E. Knapp, M. Baldwin, D. Barrows, A. Finch, R. Shepler, B. Dunckel, P. VanGuilder, T. Davies, D. Finch, D. Rice, M. Downey K. Lourfiren, N. Mayhew. 2 FRONT ROW: Linda Roberts, Anna Partik, Carol Taranto. SECOND ROW: Anne Marso, Diane Wackford, Anna Whittaker, Bertha Whittaker, Linda Fowlston, Grace Mazocchi, Clair Barber. Advertising Staff Under the supervision of the advisors, Mrs. Walsh and Miss Snedeker, the edi- torial, subscription and advertising staffs prepare the final copy for the typists. When the yearbook is at last submitted to the publisher in January, the students have little time for relaxation. As far as the yearbook is concerned, next year is just around the corner, and there's much work to be done. Typists and Photographers FRONT ROW: Linda Swartout. SECOND ROW: Mary Lou McGowen, Ruth Maynard, Donna Finch, Karl Engler. THIRD ROW: Jerry Sherman. 93 ' f s? ADVERTISING The final chapter acknowledges the merchants and businessmen who have patronized our year- book. Without their contributions the yearbook would not be possible. The professional page is a new feature this year. We cannot thank them enough for their support. 9 CAVIS' GROCERY STORE Water St. Oxford, N. Y. ZYLPHANNE DRESS SHOP Compliments of CRAWFORD’S PHARMACY A pleasant place to shop for distinctive ready-to-wear. Lafayette Park Oxford, N. Y. Brian Bartle Compliments of Compl iments of SMITH-NORWICH, INC. David Bloch Transportation Headquarters All products by Ford THUNDERBIRD FORD FAIRLANE MUSTANG COMET MERCURY CONTINENTAL FALCON GALAX IE LINCOLN FORD TRUCKS Dealer in Livestock THE MARTIN SUPPLY CO. Oxford, N. Y. Phone 843-2751 Before You Buy See Martin Supply II Best Wishes to the Class of '66 EMERSON CO. Oxford, New York BEN FRANKLIN Best Wishes to the Seniors from your Oxford 5 10 cent store BEIM FRAIMKLIIM Congratulations to the Class of '66 BIDA YOUR OXFORD AGWAY STORE CONVALESCENT HOME Merchant Street Compliments of the Phone 843-2151 Feed, Farm and Hardware Supplies OXFORD INN Chenango County's Finest Famous for Fine Foods Compliments of Don and Marge Hackett SOFT SPRA CAR WASH Open 24 hrs. 25$ for a 5 minutes Route 12 SCHOLET WAYSIDE FURNITURE Congratulations to the Oxford, New York Telephone 843-2231 Class of 1966 from HAROLD E. GRAY Best of luck to the Senior Class c u Telephone Corporation means Total Communications in your future AM-FM Radio -- CATV — Mobile Telephone Touch-Tone Dialing Farm-Corn — Tel-Butler -- Panel Phone ________plus many other Total Communications services Be Wise Eat Better For Less in the SCHOOL CAFETERIA ARNOLD’S ESSO Complete Service Gasoline - Diesel Lub - oil Phone 843-8851 Route 12 Oxford Taranto's Steakhouse, formerly the Miracle Freeze, on Route 12, north of Oxford TARANTO’S STEAKHOUSE Newly remodeled including cocktail lounge, dining room, and coffee shop. Banquets up to 100 people. North of Oxford, N. Y. Compliments of A Complete Musical Service FRANCIS HILL HICKEY S MUSIC STORE Oxford, New York Dealer in Lumber 201 S. Tioga St. BLUESTONE GOLF CLUB Ithaca, N. Y. Cor. Scott and Grant St. Oxford, N. Y. Phone AR 2-8262 Phone 843-8352 Michael Pollie, Proprietor Best Wishes to the Class of '66 BRIGGS LUMBER CO. Oxford, N. Y. 98 GEORGE’S ENGINE LAWNMOWER SHOP All Makes of Engines Lawnmowers Sno Blowers Phone Norwich 334-3104 Norwich - Oxford Road THOMPSON FUEL SERVICE, INC. Esso Petroleum Products Oxford, N. Y. Phone 843-3941 Best Wishes from THE REVIEW - TIMES We're Sad To See You Seniors Leave Good Old Oxford Our very best wishes for success and happiness go with you- ■ , Before you go, tell the underclassmen our service 4� . can't be beat when it comes to yearbooks, school V rings and graduation announcements - Effil Hodgkins of Balfour I P.O. Box 2509 Schenectady, N. Y. 12309 | Gu Hodgkins - Bob Gray - Don Nash Jim Gerding - Tony Scaring Compliments of OXFORD DRY CLEANERS 843-2822 Tailoring and Alterations of all Kinds WITCHELLA’S TEXACO STATION i i temcqS Texaco Gas and Oil Firestone Tires and Tubes 1 J Groceries f open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All Day Sunday f | Upper Albany St. Oxford, N. Y. WALL'S cafe and recreation center FBY CONSTRUCTION CORP. FOr l Homes and Genera Construction V phone 647-5221 McDonough, N. Y. 99 G. VAN BUITEN SON FOWLSTON PHARMACY Building Movers and Rigging Oxford, New York Best of Luck to the Senior Class PRESTON HARDWARE Tool Rentals 'te Prescription Service Convalescent Supplies THE CORNER SHOPPE Compliments of harold McKenzie The Insurance Man Bank Bldg. On the park in Oxford Where you meet your friends Robert Carey OXFORD FARM MACHINERY Oxford, New York Day Calls Night Calls 843-4351 843-5305 Case Parts-Service Compliments of Oxford New York OXFORD FEED FUEL Oxford, New York 100 THE OXFORD BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL HOPPIE'S Hallmark Greeting Cards Fanny Farmer Candies Periodicals Smokes WOMEN’S CLUB wr 's. (lip Compl iments of OXFORD AUTO SALES Oxford New York Your Local Rambler Jeep Dealer OLYMPIC RECONDITIONING CO., INC. East Stroudsburg, Pa. POTTER'S VARIETY STORE School Supplies, Notions Yard Goods, Baby Goods, Toys Ladies' and Men's Wear Boys' Girls' Gym Suits Exclusively Since 1906 SEYMOUR For Your Insurance Needs FUNERAL HOME c- 9 Ken Race 101 The Southern Tier's Most Complete Janitor Supply Congratulations to the Class of 1966 CRANDALL SUPPLY CO., INC. 1 Lewis Street Binghamton, N. Y. Telephone RA 3-7505 CHRISTMAN MOTOR SALES, INC. 159-163 So. Broad St. Norwich, N. Y. OXFORD SUPERETTE Across from the Post Office Quality Meats and Groceries Open evenings til 8 p.m. Phone 334-3234 Chevrolet Chevelle Chevy II Corvair Compliments of KOZ'S CLOTHING on the corner in Oxford Ray and Romayne Kozlowski Buick - Special - Skylark Riviera Chevrolet Trucks 0. K. Used Cars LALJER’S ESSO STATION Compliments of So. Canal Street Joe Laljer and Ray Schmidt CHENANGO VALLEY Oxford New York Phone 843-8096 FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE CO., INC. Compliments of A Farmprs1 fhAinprl Milk Plant CRONK'S i ui IIIC I j vyWIIGU 1V111 lx i 1 Cl 1 1 L DANIA W. BARTLE Heating Oils, Gasoline and Coal Cinder Block 843-2421 Oxford, N. Y. A Congratulations THE NATIONAL BANK to the Class of 1966 OF OXFORD F o n Westinghouse Laundromat Oxford, N. Y. 1 n Oxford The Bank of Courtesy On the Park and Service BLACKHAWK BOOSTERS The Advertising Staff wishes to thank our many friends and loyal advertisers for their financial support. Mr. Mrs. Frederick Tinker Mr. Mrs. Lawrence H. Paser Mr. Harold R. Tracy Mr. Mrs. Douglas Loughren Mr. Mrs. Joseph L. Marso Rev. Mrs. Rowland Boutwell Mr. Mrs. Lyle S. Walsh American Legion Fort Hill Post 376 Mr. Mrs. Anthony M. Paino Mr. Mrs. Robert Seymour Mr. Mrs. Anton Partik Mr. Al Winans Mr. Mrs. J. Diefenbacher Mr. Mrs. Glenn D. Roberts Rev . James A . Gillan Mr. Mrs. George Washburn, Sr. Miss Ruth Bull Mr. Mrs. DeWitt B. Townsend Miss Bessie Trimmingham The Rev. Mrs. George Dutton 10: Congratulations to the Class of 1966 from these professional people of Oxford: Dr. Mrs. Richard Bahn Dr. Mrs. Hugh Black Dr. Mrs. Mat G. Boname Dr. Mrs. R. Crissey Dr. Mrs. Paul Newland Mr. Paul Seehausen Dr. Mrs. William B. Stillman Mr. Mrs. Vernon C. Stratton Dr. Mrs. Walter E. Waterbury Dr. Mrs. Warren 0. Westover Congratulations, Seniors of 1966 Good Luck and a Life of Success and Happiness from NORWICH MILLS, INC. Norwich, N. Y. The Heart of Your Yearbook . . . priceless school memories lire in photography by Vardan. RDEN STUDIOSe INC. YOUR OFFICIAL YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHERS 204 E. Jefferson St. • Syracuse 2, New York World News—1965 1 Humanitarian Dus—Dr. Albert Schweitzer died in September at Lambarcnc. his primitive hospital at the African jungle outpost of Gabon. The famed physician, who reached his 90th birthday in January, worked most of his life to relieve the suffering of jungle natives. 2 Queen Speaks—Queen Elizabeth II dedicated the John F. Kennedy memorial at Runnymede, England on May 14. Mrs. Kennedy is seated to the left and Prince Philip to the right of the queen. Carolyn Kennedy is seated between the queen and her mother, and Sen. Robert Kennedy stands behind Mrs. Kennedy. 3 Miss Universe—The reigning queen of beauty in the universe dur- ing the year was a representative from Thailand. 4 Bosch Returns—Former Dominican Republic President Juan Bosch was vehement in his address at a rally September 25, shortly after his return to Santo Domingo. 5 Wins in Run-Off— Charles deGaulle polled 55.2 per cent of the vote in a run-off election against Francois Mitterrandon December 19. The vote gave DeGaulle the French presidency for another 7 yean, but the strength of the Socialist-Communistic candidate corroded the popularity of the 71-year-old president.. 6 Agrees to Cease-Fire—Pakistani Foreign Minister Zulhkar Bhutto (right) agreed in the U.N. Security Council on September 22 to ac- cept the Council's cease-fire order in the undeclared war between Pakistan and India. Pakistan's announcement came after India had agreed to the order. 7 Abortive Coup Fails—Indonesian President Sukarno was toppled from power for a brief 20 hours last fall. He gestured at a cabinet meeting on October 6 during his first public appearance after the coup, which seriously shook his one-man rule. 8 Soviet Winner Russian author Mikhail Sholokhov was vacationing in the Ural region on October 18 when he heard he had been awarded the 1965 Nobel Prize for Literature. The December award ceremony was held in Stockholm. 9 Return to Desolation—Hundreds of families returned to the wreckage of their homes, destroyed by eruption of Taal volcano, south of Ma- nila, on September 28. Volcanic ash covered a six-mile-square area. The death toll was estimated at 500. 10 Price of War—The number of casualties increased as the U.S. stepped up its military action in Vietnam. American advisors took part in many helicopter missions, carrying wounded soldiers, both Vietnamese and American, to copters on makeshift litters for evac- uation to Saigon. 1 1 Reason to Celebrate Chancellor Ludwig Erhard of West Germany waved to a cheering crowd in Bonn after his Christian Democrats surged to victory in the September 19 parliamentary elections. Mayor Willy Brandt's Social Democrats suffered defeat in the voting. 1 2 Colonial Rule Shaken— Rhodesian Premier Ian Smith broadcast a proclamation of sovereign independence for Rhodesia on November 11. The split from Britain was made in an attempt to insure a white minority rule of the African colony. It was the first such move against Britain since the American colonies broke away in 1776. Britain re- taliated swiftly and took the problem to the U.N. Security Council, which asked all nations to enforce an oil embargo against the Afri- can colony.