Oxford High School - Ravelins Yearbook (Oxford, MA)

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THE RAVELIN'S,193o BARBARA SMITH Banos Better be small and shine, Than be tall and cast a shadow. Activities: Commerce High School, Worcester 1, 25 Oxford High School 3, 45 French Club Secretary 25 Dramatic Club 45 Pencil, Pad and Key Club 45 Radio Play 45 Class Marshal 35 Press Club 4. Babs is one of our busy capable ones . . . small in body doesn't mean being small in mind . . . we don't see how she can carry so much in that head of hers . . . come on, cry some more for us . . . as you did in the Radio Play . . . but don't make it so real . . . someday we expect to read articles signed with her John Hancock. LOIS STONE Good and true and jolly, too. Activities: Pencil, Pad and Key Club 3, 45 Dramatic Club 4. If you hear a giggle that's Lois . . . she always has a flash- ing smile . . . or an encouraging word . . . if she keeps on dancing . . . Ginger Rogers may be job-hunting . . . she plans to be a stenographer, too. DOROTHY MAY TAFT HDotH Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low5 An excellent thing in woman. Activities: Latin 1, 2 fSecretary7g Junto Club 25 Dramatics 13 Press Club 2, 3, 45 Radio Plays 45 French Club 2, 3 CVice- Presidentbg Chairman of the Write Up Committeeg Honor Roll 35 Class Officer 2 CSecretaryJ, 3 , 4 CTreasurerJ. The girl at the candy counter . . . rosy cheeks . . . freckles . . . infectious giggle . . . quiet as the day is long . . . how does she keep that sunny disposition, so many say charge it . . . well-known voice over the radio . . . what a job . . . collecting dues from our class, eh Dot? ELEANOR RITA THOMPSON HEI!! Always cheerful as can be. Activities: Science Club 15 French Club 1, 2, 35 Junto Club 25 Typing Awards 3, 45 Bookkeeping Award 35 Pencil, Pad and Key Club 3, 4CTreasurerJ5 Press Club 45 Athletic Club 4. Everyone knows El's aptness at the typewriter . . . when there is typing to do-let E1 do it . . . just loves to give-oral themes Cor does she?J . . . her supply closet duties keep her pretty busy . . . her inseparable companion is Doris.

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THE RAVELIN'S, 1936 SARAH NANCY LAWSON Sarie A smile for all, a welcome glad, A care -free, jovial way she had. Activities: Latin Club 25 Junto Club 2 CVice-Pres.hg Student Council 4 CSecretaryJg Dramatic Club 4, Press Club 3, 43 Treas- urer of Sophomore Classg Honor Roll 1, 2, 3. A group of girls, with Sarah in the center . . . her southern accent holding attention once more . . . has perfected the knack of throwing parties . . . is the possessor of a generous smile . . . rates high in scholastic ability . . . we hope yo'all make a right smart nurse. RITA MADELINE LYMAN LLRete11 Hang sorrow, care'll kill a cat,- So therefore, let's be merry. Activities: French Club 1, 2, 35 Pencil, Pad and Key Club 3. 4 tSecretarylZ Dramatics 2, 3, 4: Press Club 3, 43 Student Council 33 Becker's Contest 3, Dramatic Club 43 Chairman Junior Prom Committee 3, Bookkeping Award 3, Junto Club 25 O. A. T. Award 33 Class Gifts 45 Ring Committee 3. The seniors' silver songbird-always looks as though she came out of a bandbox . . . the boys' idea of a perfect date . . . on with the dance and a perfect dancer . . . it will be our loss and his gain when she takes her pad and pencil as somebody's private secretary. MATTHEW LINZEE SANDS Matt I am not only witty in myself, But the cause of wit in others. Activities: Student Council 2, 3, 4 CPresidentDg Junto Club 21 French Club 2, 33 Dramatic Club 4, Drawing Award 33 Press Club 33 Radio Play 4, Chairman of Advertising Committee 33 O. A. T. Award 35 Honor Roll 1, 2, 45 Graduation Speaker. Matt is tall and lean, like a willow . . . always arguing . . . especially with teachers . . . is a leading figure in school . . . an unusually interesting speaker . . . has recently become a chess addict . . . hopes it will develop his mind . . . probably will be- come a successful lawyer . . . so save your business . . . he might need it. EUGENE CHARLES SCHOFIELD NRedH Red hair never tops a slow wit. Activities: Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4, President of Class 1, 43 Vice-President 35 Typing Award 39 Junto Club 23 Pencil, Pad and Key Club 3, 4g Dramatic Club 4g Business Manager of Play 2, 3, 43 Dramatics 45 Student Council 4, Radio Play 43 Gradua- tion Sneaker: Rave1in's Board 2, 3, 4. Eugene's authoritative appearance does not encourage one to get very familiar with him . . . at first . . . you have to know him to really appreciate him. Resembles a young business ex- ecutive . . . which is why he is always business manager of school plays. His self-confidence and excellent speaking voice make him one of the best speakers Oxford has ever had.

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THE RAVELIN'S, 1936 ANTOINE'IIl'E MARY VITKUS urronyn C1eanest of sports, best of friends. Activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4CCaptainDg Athletic Club, President 43 Pencil, Pad and Key Club 3, 4. The great athlete . . . her ability on the basketball Hoor should get her a place in the Olympics . . . why does the school bus have to take her away so soon after school? . . . someday she hopes to be somebody's private secretary . . . we know she will succeed. MARY OLIVE WOOD Ci011y!Y Happy am I, from care I'm free. Why aren't they all contented like me? Activities: Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 43 Dramatics 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 45 Junto Chairman 23 Commercial Club 3, 4 CPresidentJg Press Club 43 Junior Prom chairman of Refreshment Committee 3: Class Will 4. Olly's outstanding characteristic is jollity . . . she's never in a hurry . . . always ready to help . . . figures things out for her- self . . . we all look to her for executive help . . . a great pal and confidante. JAMES ZARR Jimmy For he's a jolly good fellow. Activities: Commerce High, Worcester, 1, 2, 3g Stamp Club 3, 4, Writeup Committee 4. Great philatelist and chess player . . . rather talkative . . . very impulsive . . . originates many ideas . . . doesn't like speak- ing before a group . . . has a great deal of leisure time . . . a friend of everyone.