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I also have a handwritten card from Mr. Kempenich, a few physical fitness awards (including the highly esteemed Presidential Award (from who other than Jimmy Carter!) Continue

Please let me know where to post these to, in the event I cannot make it. They are from 76-77 and 78-79 I believe. Continue

I was soooo happy to receive this email from my friend, Tammy (McCanna) Sisk. It made my day! I have so many great memories of Oakwood, from all the excellent teachers, stern hallway "duties", and who can forget, Camp Isabella! I really hope as many people as possible can attend this event. Perry Younger, M.D. Continue

One of my most lasting memories of Oakwood is the playground. When I was there (1973-1977, I think) the playground was made of huge tires - big stacks of farm tractor tires with poles up the middle of them to slide down. The tires smelled...like tires and were great breeding grounds for mosquitoes when it rained. But they were great for hiding in, and if you hid long enough you might miss the whistle of the "duty" (playground monitor) telling you recess was over. Continue