Oxford High School - Ravelins Yearbook (Oxford, MA)

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RAVELIN 'S FROSS UOVNTRY The boys had a very good season this year, Mr. Pratt, formerly of the faculty, coached the team and much credit is due him for his efforts, and the time he has so freely given that the school might have a good team. Millbury WVHS the only team able to overcome ours. The mem- bers who are to receive their letters are: G. Sliortsleeves. li. lialcolm, G. Leclaire, E. Rose- brooks, E, Benoit, li. Surprise, A, Surprise, and C. H. Harrington. Mgr. Those who will be lost by graduation are G. Shortsleeves. li. Balcom, and G. lieclaire. XVe look forward to a strong tw-am next year. TRACK The spring track team has drawn the inter- est of many oi' the boys. Mr. Richardson, who is coaching the team, has given much time and effort to build up a good team. The following boys are on the team: L. Malkowski, P. B91- iauskas, G. Shortsleeves, E, Rosebrooks, D. Vin- ton, C. Shivick. R. Browning, L, Surprise, C. llarrington, A. Surprise, M, Sawehuck, and E. Benoit. l55l

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RA VELTN 'S BASEBALL HE BASEBALL season has been most sue- cessful this year. The team at the present time is at the head of the league and the chance of wining the cup looks very promising. The boys have ost only two league games so far and both of these were to XVebster. Mr. John Ohaffee is eoaohing the team and much oredit is due him for successfully devel- oping a good snappy team. The following games have been played. Oxford Opp. April 27-Tourtellotte at Oxford 5 1 Aprol 28-Charlton at Oxford 7 S May 5-Oxford at Holden May 12-Southbridge at Oxford May 17-Holden at Oxford May 22-Oxford at Southbridge May 26-Webster at Oxford May 29- Spencer at Oxford June 2-Ware at Oxford June 5-Oxford at Spencer June 7-Oxford at Webster Present Lea gue Standing: VVon Lost P.C. Oxford 7 2 .788 Southbridge 7 2 .778 VVebster 6 3 .667 VVare 5 4 .556 Speneer 3 7 .300 Holden 2 8 .200 The boys on the team are: M. Harrington, P. Beliauskas, L. Baleolm, L, Malkowski, N. Straek, C. llarrington, I. Pottle, A. Javery, L. Surprise, R. Porter. J. Prunier, A. Morris, E. Morey, -l. Paul, A. Surprise, M, Peiori, F. Marsh and R, Morrow. G. Shortsleeves is serving as manager of the team. Remaining' games to be played are: June 9-Oxford at Ware June l2-Oxford at North Grosvenordalo June l4--Oxford at Charlton l54l

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RAvEL1N's SCHOOL CALENDAR By Eldora Javery Sept. 12 A School opens with a larger enrollment than ever before in the history 'of Oxford High School. Sept. 13 Everyone is telling about grand experiences during the summer. I Sept. 17 Freshmen are still running around in circles trying to locate themselves. Sept. 21 The Junior English Club is organized. Sept. 23 All four classes hold class meetings for the purpose of electing officers. Sept. 28 Some of the Freshmen haven't yet learned that the teachers are not married and are going around looking for Mrs. so and so. Oct. 3 The annual magazine drive is held. Due to the large enrollment, the drive is under the supervision of two different companies. Oct. 13 Commercial Club reorganized. Another be- ginning for good times. Oct. 21 Oxford track team defeats the Leicester track team with a score of 41-64. This proved to be quite a calamity as some of the former Leicester students now go to Oxford High. ' Oct. 27 Seventh period is devoted to four class meet- ings, Commercial Club meeting and French Club meeting. Nov. 2 Mr. Woodman speaks on Preservation of Forests. Nov. 9 Mr. Woodman continues his speech with mov- ing pictures. Nov, 23 Mr. Lupien speaks and shows pictures of Pil- grims to Junior and Senior High Schools. Nov. 25-26 Thanksgiving vacation. One point for the weak side. Nov. 29 Demonstration to commercial students by Mr, Holt of the Frost Otiice Appliance Com- pany of Worcester. Dec. 2 French Club reorganized. Parlez-vous Fran- cais? Dec. 6 Boys and Girls play their first basketball game of the season against Tourtellotte Me- morial High School in Memorial Hall. Dec. 6 Student Council reorganized. Dec. 15 English Club chooses name The Actal- writes. Let's hope that they do act, talk and write all right. Dec. 21 News is spread that there will be no exchang- ing of gifts this year. Too bad! Dec. 22 The Commercial Club holds a tea dance fus- ing punchl. A good time is had by all. Mr. Pratt and Mr. Sartnella have a gre-it battle of checkers. Dec. 23 One session. Christmas vacation begins. Dec. 26-31 Christmas vacation. Maybe some of the stu- dents can get their much needed rest. Dec. 31 High School boys defeat the Alumni boys in basketball for the first time in several years. Jan. Posture Week sponsored by the school. Ev- erybody is strutting their stuff, Jan. 27 Boys defeat VVebster in basketball. VVe're not so dumb. Jan. 30 Mr. Talbot speaks in assembly about birds. Feb. 1 Mr. Johnson from Burroughs Company gave a commercial demonstration. Feb. 7 Received word from Mr. Talbot that he saw an Oriole in January. Good for him! l56l