South Oak Cliff High School - Den Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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1 Ellie tllj R H -. IX '-'Y' ' IN QUARTER of a century of untiring efforts and unfaltering dc- 5 votion to the young people of Oak Cliff marks the unusual record 5 of Mr. W. H. Adamson. Time has dealt gently with him and B 'sfd'h' 1fh--- hs h -fa - 5 NJ vac in in rm tot ay t c same young spirit e roug t twentv ve years K,- ngog also a remarkable physical body that keeps pace with the young, not only in the classroom, but on the athletic field. This man, devoted to right and justice, yet always ready to look with a tender eye of mercy on the shortcomings of his pupils, has endeared himself to those of two generations. We trust that he may continue in our midst to bless and inspire the young life of this Metropolis unto evcn thc third and fourth generation: and when his life work is ended, may he rest in the shadow of his living monuments while his great soul goes marching on. Pagz Fanrtrrn

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Db .um R. D B E! The 'Parent-Teacher .Association HIS year, owing to the efficient work of the membership committee, of which Mrs. R. A. Armstrong is chairman, the Parent-Teacher Association has one hun- dred and twenty-nine members. Many worthy things have been accomplished, foremost among which has been the organization of the fathers into a working group affiliated with the Parent-Teacher Association. The mothers, too, have their work. As a means of assisting the young people in their social activities the mothers of each class organized to sponsor class parties and other similar affairs. In this connection, the Senior mothers of Oak Cliff and Sunset combined to entertain the January graduates with a party at Dal-Oak Country Club. More interest than ever before, perhaps, has been manifested this year in the aesthetic side of Oak Cliff school life. The Parent-Teacher Association joined with the Athletic Association in the purchase of The Round-Up,', Frank Reaugh's famous picture, which was presented to the Oak Cliff High School. Another feature of the year's work was the financing of the landscape work done on the school grounds. The School Board shared in the expense of this undertaking, believing as they do that beauty of environment is the rightful inheritance of every school. Along the same line and through the efforts of Mrs. C. R, Rhew, Chairman of the House and Grounds Committee, and Mrs. john Hopkinson, a new hardwood floor was laid in the gymnasium. Mrs. M. Bonner, Chairman of the Art Committee, gave a scholarship which was awarded to .Iosphine Smith. The Sunshine Committee under the leadership of Mrs. Kiefe has helped several students by providing lunches and other financial assistance. Mrs. H. M. Settle, first vice-president, has provided interesting and helpful programs at the regular monthly meetings. Each program has featured a different phase of High School Work, such as R. O. T. C., Athletics, Domestic Science, Girl Reserves, Physical Training, and Art. The most elaborate program was the one arranged for the Home Coming of former students, celebrating Mr. Adamson's quarter century of service. Another en- tertainment was the play, The Birds, Christmas Carol, given by the Latimer Club in December. At the February meeting, the mothers of students who entered at mid-term were welcomed into membership of the club, a reception in their honor was held in the Domestic Science room. ' As a means of assisting ambitious girls through college the Students' Loan Fund, of which Mrs. D. R. Crow is chairman, has been established. During 1925-26 five girls have been assisted. The Students' Loan Fund was established in the years 1923-24 at Mr. Adamson's suggestion, during Mrs. Dwight Horton's term as president of the Parent-Teachers' Association. This fund is loaned to girl graduates of Oak Cliff High School to continue their education through either a college or business course. It is re-payable at the studentls convenience, and each girl is permitted to choose her own school. Varying sums are loaned, according to the applicant's re- quirements. A permanent committee of business men including, L. O. Donald, W. C. Barnes, Judge Niblo, together with Mr. Adamson, Miss Graves, and Miss Beulah Baker, administer the fund. R E! Ulll U1 Page Thirteen

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M . ff- -In r1v:v1iE's-Q-1.'q7v'-wggrmygqagas'1vW!E5 ITQ25Y13g ,'...W..--,gt pu -, H mb tlEJ YS IX D B NJ? an The H ome-C omin g INETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE marked the twenty-fifth year of Mr. Adamson's service for Oak Cliff High School. During this quarter of a century our Principal has en- deared himself to all of us, and the work he has done for Oak Cliff will always be remembered. The Parent-Teachers' Association sponsored the Home-Coming of former students in honor of Mr. Adamson,s twenty-fifth year as Prin- cipal. About twelve hundred former students returned for the celebra- tion. The following program was presented in the Auditorium on the evening of November 20, 1925. Music . . . By Oak Cliif High Orchestra 'Directed by Jilin Sadie Cannon Invocation ..... Rev. Thomas Gallaher, D. D. Introducing Boude Storey . . Mr. N. R. Crozier Our Principal . . . Mr. Boude Storey Response .... . . Mr. W. H. Adamson Music ...... . Violin Quartette Composed of former O. C. H. S. Student: Reading ........ Miss Birdie Grant Appreciation from Mother and Dad . Mrs. Margaret Owens Blaylock The Leopards ....... Will C. Grant Our Lawyersi' . . Judge Grady Niblo Mixed Chorus . . Former O. C. H. S. Students Our Business Men . . . W. J. Bryan Our Teachers . . Miss Ruth Baker Roll Call . . . . Dan Robinson After the program the Parent-Teachers' Association presented Mr. Adamson with a Dutch silver console set in recognition of the great work he has done and is doing with the young life of Oak Cliff boys and girls. Mr. Martin Weiss, President of the Oak Cliff-Dallas Commercial As- sociation, in a few appropriate remarks presented him with a silver water pitcher and goblet, attesting the love and appreciation of Oak Clilfis business men for this great, good man. Numerous were the baskets of flowers presented to Mr. Adamson by students, clubs, alumni, teachers, and by new friends who, though never students in Oak Cliff High, have learned to love Mr. Adamson for those traits which have endeared him to all. .FN KI' Ullt 'ITU Page Fiflun