As school opened in 1941 it found us as a group of shy “freshies” very bewildered by the newness of high school ways, and too willing to be the slaves of our superiors. However, time changes and we soon adjusted ourselves to the routine of school life.  In no time at all many of our members were active in extra-curricular activities. The first important event of our high school lives was the initiation party at which time we green Freshmen were put in our places. We soon overcame or fear of the Sophomores and sponsored a return party which gave us an opportunity to show our ability as entertainers.

 

By the Sophomore year we had gained more confidence in ourselves and now could get the longed-for revenge by plotting an initiation for unsuspecting Freshmen. 

 

As Juniors, our responsibilities deepened. We were very proud to have one of our members, Grayce Scheel, elected Homecoming Queen. Shortly after, another of our number, Vernon Hansen, enlisted in the Marines. The greatest social event of the year, the Promenade, was of our making. The theme was “frenesi” and the guests danced to the sentimental music of Jack Pingel and his orchestra. During the Grand March, led Edwin Autio and his Queen Sylvia Cizik, patriotic numbers were played. 

 

This year as Seniors were are putting out greatest efforts into making a success of the Clover Leaf, which we believe is our greatest undertaking this far.  We are anxious for graduation, but will also regret to leave the O.H.S. and friends we have made in the past four years, for they have been happy, carefree ones. It is our hope that we will not soon be forgotten here in High School.