Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1929 volume:

. ---rr -—.vr-r-1-----— rrr. Z2 rx • as 55 ss M W w • MN --4« s S2 mS MMB ss -A 3 as as ftK £5 'THE) FdBFEECTOR 1929 5? c,Published by thzs SENIOR CRASS 'N, Of Paxton Communitij Hiqh School PAXTON, ILLINOIS MISS PAUL To Miss Edna Paul, who has been our class adviser for three years and who has been faithful and ready to help at all times, we, the Senior Class of 1929, dedicate this volume. MISS WASH BURN To Miss Dorothy Washburn, who has been our adviser during- our senior year and who has helped us with the publication of this Reflector, we, the Senior Class of 1929, do also dedicate this volume. PCHSi John J. Swinney William Jewell College University of Chicago A. B. Degree Superintendent Maude Gracen Ypsilanti State Normal College Cleary Business College Assistant Principal Commercial Courses Mary Frances Hill Oberlin College A. B. and B. S. M. Degrees M usic W. G. Tilbury Illinois State Normal University B. E. Degree Chemistry Physics General Science Sophomore Class Adviser Lida Babcock Chicago Hospital Training R. N. School Nurse Marjorie Strong Muskingum College A. B. Degree English French Public Speaking Freshman Class Adviser Clyde Walters University of Illinois B. S. Degree Athletic Director Manual Training Edna Paul University of Illinois B. S. Degree Biology General Science Senior Class Adviser Irene Bear Goucher College DePauw University A. B. Degree History Civics Sophomore Class Adviser Dorothy Washburn Illinois Wesleyan University A. B. Degree English Senior Class Adviser Elma Shearer Knox College A. B. Degree Latin English Junior Class Adviser Lydia Scholfield University of Illinois B. S. Degree Mathematics Junior Class Adviser Ruth Patton Illinois Woman’s College A. B. Degree University of Chicago Home Economics Freshman Class Adviser °J{igh School Board N. V. Latf.er, President H. P. Larson, Secretary Walter Kiest O. B. Clem Herbert N. Stevens H S? 1? The members of the High School Hoard of Education are recognized by the pupils of the school as a group of public-spirited citizens who without pay give their time and judgment to the welfare of the public schools. The students feel their indebtedness to them for such service and recognize their example of unselfish citizenship. 9 f % SENIORS Ruth Adamson “She has a very pleasing way, She wins a few friends every day.” Glee Club 1, 2 Latin Club 1, 2 Science Club 3 Class Basketball 3, 4 Class Secretary 4 Student Council 3 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Musicale 1, 2 Cyril Anderson “Studious and hard-working. For those who work will always come fame.” Stunt Show 1, 4 French Club 3 Class Basketball 2, 3, 4 Mabel Beland “She studies hard and gets such marks, She’s usually considered as one of the sharks.” Stunt Show 1, 3, 4 “His Best Investment” 3 Class Basketball 4 Paper Staff 4 French Club 3 Domestic Science Club 1 Vivian Bestold “A very nice girl we have here; Always quiet, but spreading good cheer.” Glee Club 1, 3, 4 Stunt Show 1, 3 Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Musicale 3, 4 i ■■■1 1929 Ralph Brown “Practice makes perfect.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 2, 3, 4 Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2 Musicale 1, 2, 3, 4 Wayne Canney “Awfully fond of ladies fair, And in this world has not a care.” Stunt Show 2, 3, 4 Football 4 Evelyn Curtis “This girl is a real live wire; You’ll never see her in the mire.” Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Literary Club 3 Debate Team 3, 4 Musicale 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Program 4 French Club 3 “His Best Investment” 3 Arthur Eckersley “I’m a bashful lad, I guess, Nothing more and nothing less.” Transferred from Belmond High School, Belmond, Iowa, 3 Stunt Show 4 ■ Emerson Gentry “He i3 an energetic lad; Always happy, never sad.” Track 3 Class Basketball 3 Reflector Staff 4 Latin Club 1, 2 Stunt Show 4 Maurice Hanson “He is so very full of pep; Now Maurice, you just watch your step.” Latin Club 1, 2 Science Club 3 “His Best Investment” 3 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Marie Hand “A smile so sweet, an eye so bright; We know it’s Marie at the first sight.” Latin Club 1, 2 Class Basketball 1, 2 Science Club 3 “His Best Investment” 3 Stunt Show 3, 4 Albert Hill “A bonny lad, a bonny smile; Blend to make a friend worth while.” Latin Club 1, 2 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Science Club 3 “His Best Inventment” 3 Class Basketball 1, 2 Basketball 3, 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Musicale 3 Reflector Staff 4 Class Treasurer 2 Sherman Kemp “He just can’t be downcast and sad; He makes all about him happy and glad.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2 Stunt Show 2, 3 French Club 3 Class Basketball 3 Glee Club 2, 3 John Kemp “An athlete brave, of features strong; He’s often helped the team along.” Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Secretary 1 Student Council 2 Football 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3 Musicale 3 Basketball 3, 4 French Club 3 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Basketball 1, 2 Gladys Johnson “Gladys’ lessons are her worry. Yet they never make her hurry.” Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Musicale 4 Arlyn Larson “Although she is a quiet lass. We miss her if she’s out of class.” Glee Club 2, 3 Stunt Show 1, 2, 4 Latin Club 1, 2 Genarie Lee “Be to her virtues very kind; Be to her faults a little blind.” Glee Club 2, 3 French Club 3 Stunt Show 3, 4 Glenn Magnuson “A very quite lad is he; Just look at him and you will see.” Batin Club 1, 2 Stunt Show 3, 4 Mary McCabe “She is a girl that is steadfast, And her friends are the kind that will last.” Entered P. C. H. S. from Ludlow 4 Stunt Show 4 Loretta McLaughlin “Loreta here, Loretta there; Loretta’s smiles are everywhere.” Class Basketball 1, 2, 4 Class Basketball Captain 1 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 1, 2 Latin Club Secretary 2 Literary Club 3 Science Club 3 Student Council 2 Class Secretary 3 Glee Club 1, 2. 3 Musicale 3 Vernon Moffett “Vernon’s popular among us all; Always jolly and ready at call.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Football 2, 3, 4 Class Vice-President 3 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 French Club 3 Musicale 1, 2, 3, 4 John Moline “There’s only one good boy in school, and that’s I.’’ Class Vice-President 1 Class President 2 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Band 1, 2, 3 Class Basketball 1, 4 “His Best Investment” 3 Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 1. 2 Science Club 3 Student Council Vice-President 3 Musicale 1, 2, 3 Helyn Morris “Helyn is known to be quiet. Yet some day she may cause a riot.” Glee Club 2, 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Musicale 2, 3 “His Best Investment” 3 Domestic Science Club 1, 2, 3 Alice Newman “A peppy maid with hair so bright; To run about is her delight.” Class Basketball 1, 2, 4 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 French Club 3 Latin Club 1, 2 “His Best Investment” 3 Student Council 1 1929i Nora O'Dell “Light of heart, quick of step; Here’s a girl that’s full of pep.” Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Musicale 1, 2, 3 His Best Investment” 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 French Club 3 Home Economics Club 1. 2. 3 Class Cheer Leader 3 Harold Orr “Great men have made mistakes, 1 have made mistakes; therefore I am a great man.” Football 3, 4 Stunt Show 1, 3, 4 Student Council 2 Reflector Staff 4 Latin Club 1, 2 Class Basketball 3, 4 Science Club 3 Harold Pearson “A lad that’s full of fun, And never hurries even a bit.” Entered P. C. H. S. from Ludlow 4 Football 4 Glee Club 4 Class Basketball 4 Musicale 4 Stunt Show 4 Willard Parker “He has that bashful speech and way, That frightens all the girls away.” Glee Club 2, 3 Musicale 2, 3 French Club 3 Stunt Show 3 Class Basketball 4 Football 4 Science Club 3 Latin Club 1 William Quinlan “Sort o’ sleepy, sort o’ shy; Never inclined to ask you why.’’ Entered P. C. H. S. from Ludlow 4 Franc Rasmussen “If fame comes after death, I am in no hurry for it.’’ Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3 Basketball (manager) 4 Track (manager) 4 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 3 Mixed Chorus 4 Class Cheer Leader 4 Class Basketball 2 Musicale 4 Ruby Ramshaw “I laugh, I dance, I sing; I do almost anything—but study.” Irene Remley “Here, kind classmates you do meet, A maiden fair, short, but sweet.” “His Beet Investment Latin Club 2, 3 Vice-President 4 Stunt Show 3, 4 Glee Club 1 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 French Club 3 Reflector Staff 4 Musicale 1 Dorothy Salden “A musical maiden have we here, To honor and grace our class this year.” Latin Club 1, 2 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 French Club 3 Stunt Show 2, 3, 4 Science Club 3 Musicale 2, 3, 4 County Contest 2, 3, 4 Eunice Schif “A likely girl and a good sport; We’ve never seen her ‘out of sort.’ ” Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 French Club 3 Home Economics Club 1, 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Musicale 1, 2, 3, 4 Horace Shaw “A great big ‘Guy’ of stature tall; He stands a head above us all.” Class President 4 Class Vice-President 2 Student Council 1 Stunt Show 2, 3, 4 Class Basketball 3, 4 Lincoln Essay Medal 2 Reflector Staff 4 Science Club 3 French Club 3 Latin Club 1, 2 Lillian Stanford ‘‘Happy am I; from care I’m free! Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Musicale 1, 2, 3, 4 ‘‘His Best Investment” 3 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Science Club 3 Class Cheer Leader 4 Edith Stevenson “Silence is golden; Edith ought to be weathly.” Glee Club 2, 3 French Club 3 Stunt Show 2, 3, 4 Home Economics Club 2 Gladys Tibby “A happy heart, a willing mind; One ot' those girls you rarely find.” French Club 3 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Science Club 3 Stunt Show 3, 4 Musicale 2, 3, 4 Dorothy Watson “For she was jes the quiet kind Whose natures never vary.” Entered P. C. II. S. from Ludlow' 4 Stanley Watts “A yell leader of renown. You never see him with a frow-n.” Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 Class President 1, 3 Glee Club 4 Debate Team 3, 4 “His Best Investment ’ 3 Class Cheer Leader 2 Varsity Cheer Leader 4 Musicale 4 Reflector Staff 4 Science Club 3 Latin Club 1, 2 Class Basketball 3 Theora West “Her very frowns are fairer far, Than smiles of other maidens are.” Class Basketball 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4 “His Best Investment” 3 Evelyn Wrede “At all I laugh, you laugh no doubt; The difference is I dare laugh out.” Latin Club 3 Debate 4 Glee Club 4 Musicale 4 Stunt Show 4 CLASS HISTORY It was in September, 1925, that a throng of green Freshies entered the halls of P. C. H. S. They numbered sixty strong, and their brightness swelled out upon the air, and was felt by everyone. During the first year of their high school career as Freshmen they were blessed with the usual amount of greenness. They attended mainly to their own affairs which kept them well occupied. The one and only event of special importance was a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Toon, the class advisers. Stanley Watts efficiently served the class as president and guided it safely through its first year of high school life. In their Sophomore year little was attempted except the learning of lessons. Officers chosen were John Moline, president; Horace Shaw, vice-president; Wayne Canney, secretary; and Albert Hill, treasurer. Many of the class were stars in athletics and other activities. The class began its Junior year by electing Stanley Watts, president; Vernon Moffett, vice-president; Loretta McLaughlin, secretary; and John Kemp, treasurer. During that year various efforts were made to raise money for the class, with the kindly advice of the sponsors, Miss Paul and Miss Parks. Candy was sold at basketball and football games and two Junior “Tag Days” were held for the purpose of collecting class dues. The class gave a play, “His Best Investment,” which was a huge success. In the middle of the year the class bought their rings and pins. As a final for the Junior year, the Junior-Senior banquet was held at the Middlecoff Hotel on May 25. Places were set for over one hundred, including the faculty, Juniors, and Seniors. After the toast program, the party adjourned to the Legion Hut for dancing. Now the last and Senior year draws to a close. Some of the members have fallen by the wayside but nevertheless there are still a large number of steady and sturdy plodders. The class of ’29 has had its share of members on the athletic teams, in literary work, and in other activities. The class-play, the Junior-Senior Banquet, Commencement, and Baccalaureate services are events of the Spring. Now, after four years, the class of ’29 is about to enter the cold cruel world. Others will take their places, but the “29’ers” leave dear old P. C. II. S. with a hope that they will always be welcomed back with open arms to their Alma Mater. Mabel Beland PROPHECY As I sat meditating in my apartment in New York on a sultry evening in August, my glance fell on my old Reflectors from P. C. H. S. As I picked them up and glanced through them, I lingered quite a while over the pictures of the class of ’29. I wandered where each was and what he was doing. After a while I laid them away thinking of the many good times I had in high school. One never knows until he sets out into the world how much his high school days meant. As I knew it would do me no good to be reminiscent, I turned to my television radio. (They had been perfected in 1940.) I was absently turning the dial, trying to get a little distance, when I heard the soft voice of Maurice Hanson in Los Angeles. I adjusted my set so that we could see and talk to each other. We fell to talking of old times immediately, so naturally spoke of old times in high school. He said he saw nearly all of the members of outclass in some way or another. “Oh, I’d love to hear about them,” I said. “Well, get your 1929 Reflector and I’ll tell you all I know. You can see their pictures as I mention them and in that way we won’t miss any.” I was delighted at this suggestion and hastened to do as he directed. He began with the history of the members of our class and not once did I interrupt, I became so enthralled. “Well, Cyril Anderson is the Athletic Coach at the University of Illinois. He was quite a star in class basketball, you know. Emerson Gentry is a famous architect in New York. I read in the paper yesterday that he had finished designing the largest and most beautiful cathedral in the world. William Quinlan is head surgeon of the Cat and Dog Hospital in Ludlow, Illinois, and Dorothy Watson is his nurse-superintendent. Jack Kemp is filling his father-in-law’s place as state representative of Illinois. Jack always was very conscientious in his work, also attentive, but please notice I didn’t say atttentive to his work. Mary McCabe is Champaign County’s Home Bureau Adviser. Dorothy Salden is Marion Talley’s accompanist. She played beautifully when in high school. I’d like to hear her now. “What do you think? Johnny Moline is head of the Better Babies Association. He always was a home body. With the help of his wife, Ruby, he is making a great success of the association. Alice Newman just won the largest International Bathing Beauty Contest ever held in the world. Nora O’Dell is the leading lady in the Moffett Follies. Vernon’s shows are the snappiest I’ve ever seen and he certainly has an eye for form, as usual. Wayne Canney is captain of the largest submarine in the world. He took me cruising not so long ago. Oh yes, it is reported that he is engaged to a society heiress. Wayne always was lucky in love. A1 Hill is President of the United Mining and Oil Company. They say he’s the richest man in the world. Vivian Bestold is running a wonderful cafeteria in our home town. She has run all other eating places out of business for miles around. Gladys Johnson and Tom Reed are married and run a drug store in Hollywood. There was some talk of Gladys entering the movies, but I guess Tom obiected. Theora West is private secretary to the President of the United States. She certainly is a capable girl. “Helen Morris is married and living in Paxton as are Irene Remley, Gladys Tibby, and Mabel Beland. Mabel is now living with her third husband. Genarie Lee is teaching English in the Paxton High School. Eunice Schif skated around the North Pole a few weeks ago. Harold Orr is in northern Siberia doing research work. He always was pretty inquisitive and into everything. Franc Rasmussen just invented a marvelous new electric powder puff. I imagine that’s what he used to dav dream about. Marie Hand is a society matron in Washington, D. C. Edith Stevenson is manager of the Grande et Petite Beauty Parlors. Our Senior president is in charge of a Famous Academy of Dancing in Paris. Ruth Adamson is the champion in tennis of the United States. Evelyn Curtis is married and is l’earing a family in Gary. Indiana. She was the first of our class to take the matrimonial vows. Evelyn Wrede is chairman of the Women Voters League. She was a girl who knew what she knew. I just heard from Stanley Watts and he has been going through the country giving um chewing demonstrations for Wrigley’s. Oh, yes, Ralph Brown is President of Harvard University and Willard Parker is a missionary in the iun les of India. He manages a Chevrolet factory there, besides doing his religious work. He ruins a Chevrolet a week, because the natives chase elephants with them. Harold Pearson is Ambassador to Spain and I hear he has quite a few affairs with those irresistible Spanish beauties. Arthur Ekersley, of London, is a noted detective who has never failed to get his man as yet. Glen Magnuson is the Ford County sheriff. He’s very reliant from what I’ve heard. And last, but by no means least. Loretta McLaughlin and Arlyn Larson broke the World’s Endurance Flight record bv staying in the air six months. Just think of it! Our class of ’29 did all these things.” “Oh, they’ll do more than that. Just give them time,” I said. It was time for Maurice to start announcing a ain. so I bade him goodbye and returned to a book I was writing, entitled “An Old Maid’s Diary, by One Who Knows.” Lillian Stanford CLASS WILL We, the Modernists, the class of ’29, having achieved success through the co-operation of the students and faculty, do hereby mak ordain, publish, and declare, this to be our last Will and Testament: 1. To the Class of ’32, we give and bequeath our sportsmanlike disposition. 2. To the Class of ’31, we give and bequeath our athletic ability. 3. To the Class of ’30, we give and bequeath our determination, success, and amiable ways. 4. To the superintendent and his all-wise and ever-competent faculty we give our gratitude for our merits, our attainments, and positions as Seniors of “grave and reverent mien.” The following may seem but trifling bequests, but we hope that they may be accepted, not as worthless things lavishly thrown away because we can no longer keep them, but as valuable assets to those who may receive them, and a continual reminder of the generosity of heart displayed in our free and full bestowal. 1. Ruth Adamson, my intelligence, to Floyd Shreves. 2. Cyril Anderson, mes lettres de mon ami francais, to Lorene Johnson. 3. Mabel Beland, my shorthand ability, to Jeanette Kennemer. 4. Evelyn Curtis, my diamond ring, to the future Mr. and Mrs. Bess. 5. Ralph Brown, my History “pony,” to Dorothy Ketchum. 6. Wayne Canney, my popularity with the girls, to “Buster” Schif. 7. Vivian Bestold, my curls, to Eldora Meister. 8. Arthur Eckersley, my shyness, to Mary Rutherford. 9. Emerson Gentry, my art ability, to Heien Miller. 10. Marie Hand, my speaking abilityt, to Lola Darter. 11. Maurice Hanson, my taxi business, to Herbert Johnson. 12. Albert Hill, my ability to see only one girl, to William Mull. 13. Gladys Johnson, my old-fashioned ways, to Thelma Lientz. 14. John Kemp, my athletic ability, to Francis Stone. 15. Arlyn Larson, my habit of disobeying rules, to Kenneth Russell. 16. Genarie Lee, my flaming red hair, to Virginia Johnson. 17. Glen Magnuson, my Ford, to Malcolm Anderson. 18. Mary McCabe, my soothing voice, to Janet Anderson. 19. Loretta McLaughlin, my mountain-like stature, to Charlene West. 20. Vernon Moffett, my girl friend, to William Judy. 21. John Moline, my ability to select a real wordrobe, to Glen Callison. 22. Helen Morris, my ruby ring, to Ruby Draper. 23. Alice Newman, my natural complexion, to Maxine Reynolds. 24. Nora O’Dell, my ability to ask dumb questions, to Albert Scatterday. 25. Harold Orr, my farming interests, to Arthur Sandberg. 26. Willard Parker, my quickness to respond to ? etc., to Wilbur Reep. 27. Harold Pearson, my dimples, to Vernon Burkard. 28. William Quinlan, my interests in Ludlow, to Miss Bear. 29. Ruby Ramshaw, my dainty ways, to Sarah Hilligoss. 30. Frank Rasmussen, my helpful and cheery attitude, to Ronald Larson. 31. Irene Remley, my “business trips” to Rantoul, to Janet Anderson. 32. Dorothy Salden. my musical ability, to Glen Johnson. 33. Eunice Schif, my sense of humor, to Irma Pearl Goodwin. 34. Horace Shaw, my “Sonny” ways, to James McDevitt. 35. Lillian Stanford, my taxi for “Men Only,” to Marian Myers. 36. Edith Stevenson, my blonde beauty, to Marian Congram. 37. Gladys Tibby, my sweet disposition, to Margaret Dale. 38. Dorothy Watson, my femininity, to Lucille Hinton. 39. Stanley Watts, my “know-it-all manner,” to Marjorie Hagens. 40. Theora West, my physique, to Ruth Linder. 41. Evelyn Wrede, my slick haircut, to Shirley Larson. 42. Tom Reed, my position as a “drug store sheik,” to John Weidner. Evelyn Curtis Eunice Schif Nora O’Dell CLASS POEM Now to the front comes our class ’29! Like it, I’ll vouch you’ll not find one in nine; We never have fussed and we never would fight, But we always have studied our lessons each night. We have faithfully tried to contribute our part To dear P. C. H. S. before we deprrt; In athletics, I know we have well done our share, Dramatics and music have been our next care. You’ll agree, fair and square we have tried to be, For this, you will learn, is life’s great key; So, as our elders say, if w-e “bear this in mind,” We will always be happy and success we will find. Dorothy Salden JUNIORS PCHSi Samuel Adkins “If he had any faults he left us in doubt.” Justine Ahlstrom “High-hearted and smiling whatever befalls, she attempts topnotch scholarship.” Beulah Adkins “She doeth little kindnesses.” Benjamin Anderson “A good name is better than riches.” Elmer Barnes “An athlete! An athlete! Look girls look!” Marie Carlson “Before we proceed any farther, hear me speak.” Janet Anderson “Proficient in every thin g— even in giggling.” Cletis Bess “Show me a happier man than I.” Dorothy Carlson “Silence is more musical than any song.” Perle Burkard “Every man has business and desire, such as it is.” John Cleary “It is good to live and learn.” John Coulter “Nothing can turn him from his purpose.” Howard Coulter “Founded in reason, loyal and just.” Eugene Crowe “Even if all the great men are dead, still I’m not discouraged.” Margaret Dale “Patience is a plant that grows not in all gardens.” Ruby Draper “Her heart is light; her cares are few.” Robert Edgren “He thinks much. Such men are dangerous.” Kenneth Farrell “Some are born with it, others are quiet.” Maurice Frank “He knows that he knows what he knows.” Russell Foster “When words were many, mine were few.” Vennum Fredrickson “He thinks, and thinks, and thinks, once in awhile.” Howard Froyd “Full of spirit, full of fun, and full of pep that gets things done.” Herman Garner “Great is the gift of determin-attion backed by a strong will power.” Irma Goodwin “A merry smile goes a long way.” Thelma Henry “You can depend on her for every duty; she is as true as steel.” Kermit Hutchison “The best men are those who say the least.” Evangeline Johnson “To know her was to love her.” Herbert Johnson “Happy-go-lucky he goes on his way.” Lorene Johnson “She sets a spring to catch them all.” Marion Johnson “A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded.” Jeanette Kennemer “Women may come, and women may go, but I talk on forever.” Dorothy Ketchum “A girl with charm and a willingness that wins her many friends.” Austin Kirk “It’s great folly to wish only to be rich.” Mabel Kroon “Such popularity is becoming to one so fair.” Thelma Lientz “She is gifted with humor and has the ability to write.” Alvie Lindgren “Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.” James McDevitt “I see through all familiar things.” L’Dora Meister “Being pleasant and always ready is her motto—so wc think.” Howard Miller “What I will, I will, and there is an end.” Clark Karr “Give me action, I love it.” Ruth Ostrom “Let my deep silence speak for me.” Ruth Noble “I have no other than a woman’s reason.” Gordon Palm berg “We have here a man, the kind we know not.” Arthur Pearson “Man is born for action.” Lee Randle “Action speaks louder than words.” Leroy Rasmussen “Time is but the stream I go fishing in.” Edna Reep “She speaks, behaves, and acts just as she ought.” Carl Rickard “Every inch a man.” Mary Rutherford “Oh! What a girl was Mary.” Albert Scatterday “Words are the only things that last forever.” John Schofield “Let us then be up and doing.” Milford Skog “The world was made for music.” Mildred Stiegman “A little leader can lead a mighty cheer.” Wendell Tibby “Never trouble trouble, ’till trouble troubles you.” Gilbert Tin berg “It isn’t the biggest man who takes a prize—look at me!” Elzora Urban “A winning smile, a happy way.” John Weidner “A youth of strong reasoning power, blessed with the gift of ambition.” JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In September 1926, a throng of lads and lassies entered the halls of P. C. H. S., awed by their great admiration for the upper classmen. They were green, but were very happy. They numbered about ninety strong and their verdant freshness pervaded the atmosphere and filled it with a delightful newness that was felt by everyone, even the Seniors. Early in the year, after the customary initiations, including the wearing of green hair ribbons, the class was organized. Howard Froyd was elected president; Edward Wolfe, vice-president; Mabel Kroon, secretary; and Elzora Urban, treasurer. They entertained themselves with picnics and such, and in order to prove they were not all frivolous, a number of the class entered athletics and other school activities. When the second year had begun, it found a group of dignified Sophomores with the greenness of the previous year practically gone. There was a small decrease in number, as a few’ had decided to leave the happy throng. Officers were: Perle Burkard, president; Nellie Alexan- der, vice-president; Mabel Kroon, secretary; and Cletus Bess, treasurer. These people guided them (with the help of the advisers, Miss Applegate and Miss Winslow) through their giddy Sophomore days. Many of the class were stars in athletics and in the literary field. During these tw'o years they kept their ears and eyes open and w'ere ready to make themselves known during their Junior year. The various activities of this year gave them the name of the “peppiest class in P. C. H. S ” The third year began in September, 1928. Officers were: Presi- dent, Robert Edgren; vice-president, Samuel Adkins; treasurer, Albert Scatterday; and secretary, John Weidner. Class advisers were Miss Shearer and Miss Scholfield. The first great event of the year w'as the play entitled “The Whole Town’s Talking,” a comedy presented on December 13, 1928, in the auditorium. Next in importance was the Junior-Senior banquet, given in May. The Juniors have done great things this year in school activities, especially in literary and athletic lines, and next year they’ll come back, as high and mighty Seniors, to show’ everyone what a truly wonderful class they are, in case people do not know' it now'. SOPHOMORES Third Row—W. Judy, R. Guy. D. Sehiff. M. Croft. P. Larson, L. Natterstad, S. Hilligoss, H. Hodam. M. Reep, E. Miller, A. Olson, C. Ketchum. Second Row—R. Larson, A. Danielson, F. Goodwin, W. Chattin, L. Hinton, V. Holley, P. Paulson, W. Stevenson, D. Quinlan. L. Palm berg. First Row—D. Stifle, H. Stevenson, V. Burkard, D. Ruilison. R. Carlson, K. Boyer, It. Bev-ington, L. Moffett, L. Trickle, W. Beckstrand. SOPHOMORES t The class of ’31 entered Paxton Community High School in the fall of 1927, the largest class ever enrolled. At the first class meeting Oretha Pierce was elected president, Roy Hancock, vice-president, Virginia Carl-sten, secretary, and William Anderson, treasurer. Cheer leaders were O.e-tha Pierce and William Judy, and Student Council representatives were Helen Hodam and Vernon Burkard. Miss Strong and Mr. Simpson were advisers. Although, as freshmen, the class had little experience, they were represented in both literary and athletic activities. Two picnics constituted the social events of the year. 1929 Third Row—C. Thorstenson. H. Miller, E. Todd. E. Elliott, R. Kiest. B. Shaw, (I. Johnson, W. Bess, J. Pool, M. Redman. Second Row—G. Parker, J. Anderson, R. Curtis, V. Johnson, G. Johnson, V. Carlsten, R. Hancock, I . Klofson, R. Laurence, F. Pells. First Row—E. Frank, H. Wilkinson. L. Goudy, H. Turner, M. Congram. W. Keep. M. Reynolds, W. Anderson, R. Darter. For the second year, the class officers chosen were: Roy Hancock, president; Donald Schif, vice-president; Virginia Johnson, secretary; and Victor Holley, treasurer. Helen Hodam and William Judy were cheerleaders, and Miss Bear and Mr. Tilbury were class advisers. The three big-social events of the year were a picnic, a party given by the class advisers, and a bobsled party. Virginia Johnson To the memory or HOWARD TURNER our Classmate, who died March 4, 1929, we. the class of ’31, dedicate this space. FRESHMEN ■ Fourth Row—F. Shreves. M. Swanson, A. Flannery, At. Dale, R. Swenson, G. Johnson, G. Callison, S. Darson, R. Wilkinson, F. Nelson. Third Row—J. Ryan, E. Horner, G. Griffin, B. Worley, L. Bresee, G. Pearson, A. Sandberg, J. Kemp. Second Row—D. Eckersley, I. Bartelson, M. Johnson, M. Hagens, M. Dale, I. Moudy, O. Carlson, T. Stone, E. Blackmore. First Row—A. Hanson. M. Ross, O. Burke. M. Worley, D. Hilligoss, J. Shumate, C. Nelson. V. Crowe, D. Randle. FRESHMEN The ringing of the bell called together, in the fall of 1928, the largest Freshman class in the history of P. C. H. S. The eighty-eight freshmen started their duties under the leadership of Arnold Fagner, president, Perle Tinberg, vice-president, Merle Frump, treasurer, and Frances Hancock, secretary. The initiation of this class will go down in the annals of history as one of the most simple and complete affairs of its kind. All about town after school, the girls could be seen with a stocking of red and a stocking of yellow set cff with a large green bow. The little boys with their big baby ribbons felt quite abashed when with arms crossed they bowed before entering the school building. SEI51 Fourth Row—R. Linder, J. Kide, D. Hammerstrand. J. Adkins, R. Swanson, H. Carlson, A. Fagner, C. West, I. Engstrom, J. Walker, E. Anderson. Third Row—D. Moline. V. Frederickson, C. Beck, J. Mearns, M. Anderson, M. Carlson, V. Anderson, F. Skog, C. Rydell, D. Chartier, J. Anderson, I. Fagner. Second Row—R. Tieman, R. Johnson. F. Hancock, H. Schofield. M. Frump, M. Adell, H. Bloomstrand, A. Anderson, L. Goodwin, D. Hyde, J. Flannigan, V. Noland. First Row—P. Tinberg. E. Lynch. H. Voorhees, G. Shreves, A. O'Hare, C. West. S. Volden, R. Lindahl, F. Stone, R. Potter. Before the end of the first semester, it was found necessary to call upon the vice-president, Perle Tinberg, to act as president because of the withdrawal of Arnold Fagner. On account of the resignation of the treasurer, Russell Swanson was elected to fill this position. The class advisers were Miss Strong and Miss Patton. The class participated in the stunt show and faithfully sold tickets for different occasions. Opportunities for participating in school activities were few in the Freshman year so attention was turned to scholarship. Those who made the honor roll were: Shirlev Larson Russell Swenson Jane Kemp Ruth Tieman Frances Nelson R. Lindahl Arlys Hanson Grace Pearson Martha Swanson Francis Stone Dale Eckersley Dolores Hammerstrand Grace Pearson Frances Hancock Do lira muo Standing—Remley. Orr, Hill, Shaw. Sitting—Gentry, Watts, McLaughlin, Salden. REFLECTOR STAFF Editor-in-Chief_____ Business Manager____ Athletic Editor_____ Art Editor__________ Alumni Editor_______ Snap Editor_________ Organization Editor Humor Editor________ Faculty Adviser_____ ______Stanley Watts ________Harold Orr ________Albert Hill ___Emerson Gentry ___Dorothy Salden Loretta McLaughlin ______Irene Remley ______Horace Shaw .Dorothy Washburn The Reflector staff has tried to record the activities of the school by means of pictures and words so that those who are in school may see how much has been accomplished, and those who are leaving school may look upon the past with pleasant memories. Standing—Weidner, Burkard. Sitting;—Judy, Carlsten, Noble, Stiegman, Pearson, I.ientz, Hodam, Beland. THE P. C. H. S. RECORD Editor_____________________Mildred Stiegman Associate Editor_______________________Helen Hodam Society Editor________________________Thelma Lientz Athletic Editor________________________Perle Burkard Faculty Adviser_________________________Elma Shearer General News Staff Mabel Beland Virginia Carlsten Ruth Noble William Judy John Weidner Grace Pearson The aim of “The P. C. H. S. Record” has been to promote all forms of journalistic writings, to present the activities of the school, and to inform the public of the many interests of the student body. This is the first year that a school paper has been printed. Staff meetings were held every Wednesday. Each member was required to have fifteen points each semester in order to remain on the staff. All students who wrote articles and received at least fifteen points were made members of the staff. Third How—R. Carlson, A. Sandberg, R. Brown, R. Hancock, M. Skog, R. Kiest W. Swanson. Second Row—P. Burkard. W. Tibby, J. Cleary, H. Miller, H. Coulter. J. Coulter, M. Stieg-man, (J. Tinberg. First Row—L. Moffett, V. Frederickson, V. Moffett, H. Froyd, E. Todd. J. Weidner, R. Laurence, W. Judy. BAND The Paxton High School Band has completed a very successful year under the direction of Miss Hill. Rehearsals have been held every Tuesday and Thursday nights at seven o’clock. The Band has played for the assembly, the musicale, and the Junior Class play. Third Row—R. Lindahl. D. Hammerstrand. A. Danielson. W. Bess. T. Goodwin, B. Shaw. J. Mearns, H. Hodarn, V. Johnson, V. Carlsten. D. Moline, R. Potter. Second Row—O. Burke, R. Swanson. M. Carlson, R. Linder. G. Tibby, T. Henry, F. Hancock, S. Larson, (I. Pearson, A. Anderson. First Row—R. Russell. D. Salden. F. Goodwin, E. Curtis, L. Stanford, G. Johnson. E Wrede, E. Schiff. C. West. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Lillian Stanford___________________President Dorothy Salden___________________Accompanist The Glee Club, this year, is one of the best that the school has had for many years. The thirty-two members were chosen by try-outs and only those who could sing were allowed to enter. Practices w'ere on Thursday and Wednesday mornings during the fifth hour. The Glee Club has given several assembly programs and has appeared before public gatherings such as at the Stunt Show, Vesper Services, Concert, and Musical contest. Second How—M. Anderson. S. Watts. J. Adkins. .1. Weidner, J. Cleary. H. Carlson, M. Skog, G. Callison, It. Klest. H. Pearson, V. Moffett, W. Chattin. First How—W. Judy, J. Anderson. I). Randle. V. Burkard, A. Sandberpf, P. Burkard. It. Brown, It. Carlson. H. Coulter, J. Shumate, It. Johnson. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Perle Burkard________________1______President Virginia Carlsten________________Accompanist This has been the best year in the existence of the Boys’ Glee Club. Any boy who could prove to Miss Hill that he had a voice, was permitted to enter the club, which now has a membership of twenty-five. The Boys’ Glee Club met the fifth hour every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. They have appeared in front of the student body several times this year and have also given several public performances. Second Row—P. Tinber , O. Carlson, H. Miller, L. Rasmussen, W. Tibby, E. Blackmore, D. Hyde. First Row—D. Hilligoss. L. Goudy, F. Pells, C. West, V. Noland, R. Tieman, V. Bestold, L. Anderson. MIXED C HORUS The Mixed Chorus is open to anyone who has a desire to express himself in song. No try-outs are necessary. Standing—Curtis, Watts, Wrede. Urban. Sitting—Rulison, Stiegman, Lientz. DEBATE Affirmative Elzora Urban Evelyn Wrede Stanley Watts Negative Evelyn Curtis Mildred Stiegman Thelma Lientz Alternate—Doris Ilulison Paxton Affirmative vs. Gibson City Negative, March 4, at Gibson-----Lost Paxton Negative vs. Rantoul Aflirmative, March 31, at Paxton--------Won Paxton Negative vs. Normal University High Affirmative, April 2, at Normal_______________________________________________________ Won Paxton Affirmative vs. Normal Negative, April 4, at Paxton-----------Lost SENIOR PLAY On Tuesday, May 29, the Senior class of ’28 gave a play entitled, “Just Out of College.” Mrs. Whowell was coach. Cast of Characters Edward Worthington Swinger-------------------------------------Truel Lindgren Septimus Pickering_________________________________________________Neal Anderson Prof. H. Dalrymple Bliss____________________________________________________Bruce Turner “Slivers” Mason_________________________________________________William Martin Rufus___________________________________________________________Elwood Mortweet Ernest Bradford_________________________________________________Maurice Sexton A Collector of Souvenirs________________________________________Virgil Anderson A Picket Seller______________________________________________________Condon Guy A Train Caller_______________________________________________________Rolland Kemp A Subscription Book Agent_______________________________________Milburn Peterson A Solicitor of Insurance________________________________________Robert Hoffman A Delegate from the Union--------------------------------------Walter Danielson Ex-Collegians--------------------------------------Leroy Pretty, Donald Peterson N. W. Jones---------------------------------------------------------------Lucille Myers Genevieve Chizzle----------------------------------------------Virginia Benjamin Luella Jenkins Pickering--------------------------------------------------Mildred Pierce Caroline Pickering----------------------------------------------------------Helen Belton Bernice McCormick-----------------------------------------------------------Velma Puett Aunt Julia Swinger----------------------------------------------Eldora Swanson A News-stand Girl-----------------------------------------------Lelah Danielson A Lonesome Lady Traveler____________________________________________________Helen Elliott Bingo Girls-----------------------Helen Carlson, Edna Anderson, Ellverna Carlson Visitors at the Pure Food Exposition________________________________________ ------Orlen Volden, Glen Sexton, Earl Anthony, Theodora Gee, Madonna Archer SCENE ACT I Office of Septimus Pickering. ACT II Pure Food Exposition. ACT III Waiting Room of a Railway Station. 1929, JUNIOR PLAY “The Whole Town’s Talking,” a three-act comedy-drama, was given by the Junior class of ’29, Thursday, December 13, 1928. The coach was Miss Shearer. Cast of Characters Henry Simmons________________________________________John Weidner Harriet Simmons____________________________________Dorothy Ketchum Ethel Simmons______________________________________Mildred Steigman Chester Binny________________________________________Perle Burkard Letty Lythe__________________________________________Thelma Lientz Donald Swift_________________________________________Herman Garner Roger Shields______________________________________Leroy Rasmussen Lela Wilson, a friend of Ethel_______________________Lorene Johnson Sally Olson, a friend of Ethel--------------------------Mabel Kroon Anna, a maid_________________________________________Janet Anderson Sadie Bloom, dancing instructor--------------------------Ruth Noble A Taxi Driver________________________________________________Samuel Adkins Mrs. Jackson_________________________________________________Elzora Urban Act I.—Living Room in the Simmons home at Sandusky, Ohio, 11:00 A. M. Act II.—Same. Morning one week later. Act III.—Same. Nine o’clock the same night. PCHS September 4—School starts with a bang. Lots of pretty teachers. —The frosh are told how to reach the heights of learning by wearing colored socks and baby ribbon ties. 8—Socks of red and yellow hues appear. Upper classes set a good laugh. 12—Franc Rasmussen, the bright and shining light of American History, claims that Will Rogers founded Rhode Island. 14—The frosh entertain the school by various antics. Cyclops gives a fancy dance. 1! —A big accident occurs. Arthur Flannery gets his collar button broken. 20— Miss Bear tells the History class not to learn too much. 21— It seems that the boys must play with the grade school children. 25— Wig Archer wise-cracks. Seniors write themes praising the home town. 26— A junior writes a theme on Chaucer’s “Cranberry Tails.” 27— We held a big pep meeting in the auditorium. We beat Onarga 10-0 in the first football game of the season. October 3— The seniors have their pictures taken. Griswold breaks ten cameras. 4— Miss Bear pulls a iill-in quiz. There are more blanks when we finish than when we start. 5— We bury Hoopeston 18-0. Big celebration. 7—John Kemp advises that girls be sent to Princeton to college. 12—We tie Milford in a hard fight 0-0. Better luck next time. 16— Six weeks exams!— ! 17— Nora O’Dell wants to know if sea gulls are dangerous. 18— Reports are handed out. Other things are handed out at home. 19— The landscaping for the school is finished. Looks fine. 20— Maurice Hanson tries to teach history to Miss Bear but fails. 24—Nels Moline treats the football team to a chicken dinner. 26—Rantoul goes down in defeat 6-0. A few more like this and we will win the league championship. 29— Nora O’Dell dazzles the Physics class with her knowledge of thermometers. 30— Juniors act out Macbeth. We reserve our opinion. November 2—We win the mud right between P. C. H. S. and the Alumni 7-6. 6—Big elections in History classes. Why is Smith so popular? 9—The boys display the latest in fine hats: the college crushers. 16—W'e take a half holiday to beat Gibson 14-0. 15— Extra readings become the vogue in the history department. 16— It ain’t gonna rain no more. Now you tell one! 19—It snows for the first time. Frosh get their sleds out. 22— We take Melvin into camp. It is the first time they have been beaten on their own field. 23— No school today. Teachers have to study-for a change. 26—We begin to diet for Thursday. 29— We win the Turkey Day game 13-6. The first homecoming goes off in great shape. 30— A holiday to recover from yesterday’s meal. December 3—Basketball practice starts. 7—Big electric scoreboard installed in gym. Wonder if it will work? 11—Much excitement in 5th hour history class because everyone answers at once to show his brilliance. Paxton beats Roberts. 14— We lose a game to Melvin. Hard luck. 15— Junior play proves to be a huge success. 17— It snows to net ready for Santy. 18— Bright frosh says that the clergy are pall bearers. 20— The latest fad is the flu’. Everyone has it. 21— The powerful alumni lose to the regulars. School closes until next year. 25—Merry Christmas! 27— Alumni party is a success. 28— The invitational tourney starts. We win our first game. 30—We win the tournament to start the year right. January 1— We make our resolutions for 1929. 2— Too much trouble to keep them up so we break them. 4—Iiantoul goes down in defeat. 7—The class basketball practices start. The seniors are out to win. 9—Maurice Hanson entertains in history class. 12—Urbana beats us. It’s the tournaments that count. 14—Everyone buckles down to work. 17— Semester exams! ’Nough said. 18— Gibson dedicates its gym by losing to us. 21— Mass meeting held to find out who flunked. 22— The creases do go out of one's pants, don't they? 23— Frosh lose their games to the Juniors. 24— Here’s for bigger and better Teachers’ Institutes! 25— We again beat Rantoul. Bill Mull returns to the squad. 2(5—Report cards! ?—! Seniors start on last lap. 29—Mr. Elias of Chaldea gives us a talk. 31—Kemp takes the Sophs out riding in his sled and gets the sled and team hi-jacked. February 1—We beat Melvin. New schedule goes into effect. (5—Tragic acting in French II. The phonograph runs out of needles. 8— We win a thriller from Roberts and beat Kempton in the county tourney. 9— We beat Melvin to win the county tournament. U—Big celebration in the auditorium. Donald Randle decides that pious means feeble. 12—The musicale goes off well. 14—Who got the most valentines? 1(5—We lose a hard battle to Champaign. 17—We lose another battle to Rankin. This is our off night. 23— We lose to Urbana by three points. Loda. 23; Champaign, 48. 24— Debate teams get ready for action. 28—Thus ends another month. _yPCHS IMM. March 1— On being asked to name the qualifications of the President, Maurice H. says that he must be natural born. (?) 2— Champaign beats us in a hard fight. Everyone agrees that we deserved to win. 4—By means of a radio, we hear Hoover take the oath of office. 4—The school mourns the loss of Howard Turner. 7 8—The district tournament is a flop as far as we are concerned. 13— These women drivers! Today one hit four cars and damaged all of them. 14— Dr. Ball gave us a talk on how to pick our future wives, and her advice was seriously considered by all. 15— The teapot boils over in Civics class! From now on we work! 20— Debaters give us a sample of their work. Several of the students catch up on their sleep. 21— Debaters defeat Itantoul very neatly. Basketball heroes receive letters. 25—Delicious menus presented for approval in French Class. The boys know their wines. 27—Mr. Swinney shows us the trophies to be given out at the County Field Day. We will, no doubt, win them all. April 1—April Fools’ Day. The tryouts for the County literary and musical contests are held. 3— Tommy Ryan, exchampion in the middleweight class, gave us a demonstration of how one becomes a strong man. Bus Schif gets a good scare, and the girls get lots of compliments from Tommy. 4— Normal defeats the affrmative debate team. 8—Seniors get cards and invitations and forget their scholastic efforts. 10— Stunt Show tickets go out and there is a grand rush for Stewart’s to reserve them. 11— Dress rehearsal for the Stunt Show. Great time was had by all. 12— Stunt Show makes a big hit. Sophs out-sing the rest and win the prize. 13— Six Weeks exams! Happy days! 16— Reflector sales campaign begins. Bigger and better everything. 18— The French Class pulls an “Ask Me Another” quiz on Miss Strong. 19— We take second place in the Rantoul meet. The Frosh win their relay. 24— Civics classes have court. Brother Hill and Brother Shaw wage a verbal battle. 25— Report Cards. Seniors look dubious. 20— Miss Bear informs us that the Civics class is not a matrimonial bureau. May 1— Spring is here! Golf knickers are a sure sign. 2— Now I’ll tell one. Five inches of snow today! 3— Track meet postponed. We study in the auditorium because the rural lads and lassies borrowed the study hall to take exams. 4— Luke Orr goes to sleep again in Civics. The lad must have his sleep. 5— We win the track meet by % point. Gibson wins most of the musical events. 6— Raising and lowering flags is the favorite pastime now. We observe that it is bad for shirts. 12—Miss Bear (in Civics): “Ralph Brown, why won’t the government let you vote until you are eighteen?” Ralphie becomes slightly embarrassed. 17—The Reflectors came out today. Every day in every way they’re getting better and better. 22—Hobo day. Everybody has a holiday. Senior class day. 24—The Juniors delightfully entertain the Seniors. The evening was spent in social conversation and all returned home at a late hour, wishing many happy returns of the joyous event. 26—Baccalaureate sermon. First time we all go to church. 28—“Second Childhood” proves to be a success. 31—At last! Commencement is over and we are through forever. C. L. Walters Coach C. L. Walters came to take up the coaching reins at Paxton High in the fall of 1927. He has produced successful football, basketball and track teams. His teams have won a Wauseca Football Championship, a County, an Invitational, and a District Basketball tournament, and a County Track Championship. CHEER LEADERS Third Row—A. Kirk, H. Miller, J. Weidner, E. Todd. W. Parker, J. Cleary, R. Hancock. Second Row—F. Stone, R. Edgren. J. Kemp, E. Rarnes, J. Moline, H. Pearson. H. Shaw. First Row—Coach C. L. Walters, P. Burkard, C. Rickard, H. Garner, V. Moffett, R. Swenson, H. Orr, W. Canney. FOOTBALL This year the P. C. H. S. football squad had one of its most successful seasons. The victory over Drummer on Thanksgiving day closed a brilliant season of seven games won, none lost, and one tied. Paxton 19 Onarga 0 Paxton 18 Hoopeston 0 Paxton 0 Milford 0 Paxton 6 Rantoul 0 Paxton 7 Alumni 6 Paxton 20 Melvin 0 Paxton 14 Gibson 0 Paxton 13 Gibson 6 Paxton High’s first game of the season and also first Wauseca engagement was an encounter with Onarga. The final score, 19 to 0 for Paxton was the outcome of a powerful attack by Moline and Barnes and a stonewall defense by all the line men, especially Orr, Moffett, Hutchison, and Garner. On October 5, Paxton engaged in a battle with Hoopeston, a nonconference foe. From beginning to end it was Paxton, Paxton, Paxton. The old rivals from the east were not able to stand the brilliant efforts of the home team and yielded 18 to 0. Burkard at end and Moline and Kemp in the backfield were outstanding. The next week-end Paxton journeyed to Milford to meet the strong high school team of that town. The home team made 20 first downs to their opponents’ 4 but were unable to push over a counter. Thus the game ended in a scoreless tie, both teams remaining in the 1000 per cent column of the Wauseca League. A well arranged schedule gave the boys two weeks’ rest before they journeyed to Rantoul for another Wauseca engagement. This game was the feature game of the league. Rantoul failed to make a first down while Paxton made ten and pushed over a touchdown to win 6-0 in the last quarter. The local school gridders of days gone by donned suits on Nov. 1, to meet the present day warriors of Paxton. Most of the alumni were at that time playing on college teams. Scoring a touchdown on a fumble, the alumni took a 6-0 lead which they held until two minutes of the game remained to be played. A pass, Kemp to Burkard, netted a touchdown and Moline plunged for the extra point. The final score was 7-6 for the High School. On Armistice day the Blue and Gold football squad went to Gibson City to meet Drummer in the first of a two game series. The boys, backed by many followers, had a great day; they bucked the line and ran ends to perfection. Drummer’s backs were unable to gain through the strong Paxton line and three passes fell in Gold and Blue arms. Burkard scored on a pass and Kemp ran around end for the touchdowns. Both extra points were made and the final score was Paxton 14 Drummer 0. Melvin High had the reputation of having never been beaten on their home field. The Paxton gridders therefore decided to break said record by plunging through the much lighter Melvin line for gain after gain. Melvin fought every minute but lost 20-0. An 80 yard run for touchdown by Burkard was a spectacular feature of the game. This left Paxton’s standing in the Wauseca League at 4 games won and none lost. 1929 The Turkey Day special was the annual meeting of Gibson and Paxton at Paxton. Two weeks previously Paxton defeated this foe by two touch downs but Drummer was out for blood. On the first play Burkard ran 70 yards for a touchdown but was called back because he had stepped out of bounds. Kemp, in the next play, went around end for a touchdown. Moline scored another touchdown in the second half and then Drummer was the only conference team to score on Paxton. Final count, Paxton 13, Drummer 6. The winning of this game closed a very successful season in which Paxton won 7 games, tied 1 and lost none. A beautiful trophy symbolic of the Wauseca championship was awarded the team. I’axton—Hoopetiton PCHS PCHS—— Captain “Vernie” Moffett, one of the niftiest ends ever turned out at P. C. H. S., has played his last football for his school. “Vernie” did fine work all season but a bad knee kept him from many games. John Moline, a Senior, completed his football career at Paxton. He was x’eputed as one of the best fullbacks Paxton has ever known. Johnnie’s punting and line bucking proved superior to any foe’s attack this year. Jack Kemp, quarterback, seldom faltered as to the proper play to be used when his team was in a tight place. Jack ran the ends perfectly and passed neatly. He graduates this year. Orr, the only Senior on the squad to play every minute of every game, played tackle and did a good job of it. Coach Walters thinks he will make a good tackle for some college team. “Bill” Pearson is another Senior. “Bill” came from Ludlow to take his last year of high school. He always played good football in every department of the game. He played one of the half-back positions. Wayne Canney is the sixth Senior on the squad. He played center and half-back and worked well at each posittion. On defense and offense Wayne proved himself a great aid to his team. Rickard, a Junior, who also played every minute, is a very valuable man at center, guard and tackle. On defense he halted the opponents and on offense he opened the holes for his teammates to carry the ball through. “Butch” Burkard is a small but mighty end. He is noted for pulling passes from the air and then running 70 or 80 yards for a touchdown. Perle has another year to play. Hutchison is one of the big boys who held down a tackle position. He deserves much credit as a consistent tackier, blocker and charger. “Hutch” has another year to play on the squad. Barnes is a half-back who as a line smasher made many opponents dizzy by his powerful attacking methods. Barnes always hits hard when he tackles. He is a Junior this year. Garner showed his school and teammates he is a football player. Garner tackles hard and opens wide the holes. In the line he is an obstacle to opponents’ offense. Herman is a Junior this year. Russell Swrenson, a Freshman, showed his ability as a football player and won a place on the first squad. He played bang-up football all year and will be valuable in the future. Coach Walters, Burkard. Hill, Rickard, Froyd, Hancock, Edgren, Kemp, Mull. Weidner, Todd BASKETBALL Roberts 10 Paxton 18 Melvin 19 Paxton 9 Drummer 6 Paxton 21 Alumni 19 Paxton 28 Invitational Tournament Gilman 17 Paxton 31 Buckley 22 Paxton 25 Rantoul 13 Paxton 20 Onarga 23 Paxton 24 Rantoul 16 Paxton 23 Urbana 27 Paxton 17 Drummer 10 Paxton 23 Rantoul 18 Paxton 37 Melvin 15 Paxton 29 County Tournament Roberts 23 Paxton 25 Kempton 17 Paxton 37 Melvin 17 Paxton 25 Champaign 30 Paxton 27 Rankin 27 Paxton 21 Urbana 27 Paxton 24 Champaign 31 Paxton 28 District Tournament Fisher 22 Paxton 39 Drummer 19 Paxton 39 Penfield 39 Paxton 20 Cissna Park 45 Paxton 24 1929 On December 11, the Paxton High basketeers played their first game of the season. The boys were handicapped because they had had only two weeks’ practice and were playing Roberts, a team that had already won five out of six. However, the boys emerged with an 18-10 victory. A few nights later, on December 14, a team confident of another victory, went to Melvin. Both teams showed the results of too little practice. Melvin, however, was quite “hot” and won 19-9. The old rivals, Drummer, came to Paxton on December 19 and engaged in a contest which was really a good, fast, hard played game. The first half was even, but in the second half Paxton stepped out and trounced the boys from the w’est. The final score w’as 21-16 for Paxton. The last game before the Invitational tournament was talked up to be a practice game. The Alumni gathered together some old suits and came out to show the present athletes how- to play basketball. In the absence of Coach Walters, Mr. Swinney assumed the coaching duties. After being behind for most of the first half, the high school boys got hot and took a 28-19 victory from their older brothers. The next big event of the year was the holiday Invitational tournament. With many strong teams entered, Paxton and Onarga loomed up as favorites. The local boys encountered Gilman in their first game and because of the good shooting of Todd and the floor work of the others, Paxton emerged w-ith a 31-17 victory. Buckley High entered the second round and ran up against Paxton. Buckley provided many scares for the boys but everything ended all right with Paxton on top 25-22. In a game of many fouls, Paxton played Rantoul off their feet. This was a thrilling encounter. At the half the score was 10-10; at the third quarter Rantoul led 13-12. At this time Coach Walters substituted a fresh team which scored four baskets while Rantoul was failing to get a point. When the final gun cracked, Paxton was on top 20-13. Dopesters proved to be right when they picked Paxton and Onarga for the finals. For the honor of their schools the two teams engaged in a battle which will not soon be forgotten. The score never placed either team in a great lead and only by a last minute basket did Kemp win for Paxton, 24-23. After the game, the all stars were named and Mr. Swinney presented the trophies. Paxton received a large silver basket ball mounted on an ebony base. The names of the boys who played on the tournament team were engraved on the ball. By January 4, Paxton had won seven out of eight contests and on that date they traveled to Rantoul to battle the team they had defeated in the semi-finals of the Invitational. Jumping off to an 8-2 lead in the first quarter, Paxton was never headed and added their eighth victory of the season to the list by winning 23-16. The big boys from the south, Urbana, came up to Paxton on January 12 for what was sure to be a great battle. Without Todd, the regular center, Paxton battled the Urbana boys to a 9-6 lead at the half. In the last half, Urbana proceeded to get hot and at the end were on top 27-17. Gibson City looked east to Paxton for someone to help dedicate their spacious new gymnasium on January 18. Everyone from Paxton enjoyed the new gym and also enjoyed trouncing Drummer 23-10. Paxton’s guards allowed Drummer only two field goals. Rantoul! “Can we beat them?” was the cry. Could we? With Bill Mull appearing for the first time this year for Paxton, we did beat Rantoul again. Both previous games were won by only seven points so the boys decided that nineteen was better. Consequently they whipped Rantoul 37-18. The last game before the county tourney was with Melvin who had trimmed the locals earlier in the season. In a slow game, Paxton easily mastered Melvin by a score of 29-15. The last half attack by Paxton was too much for the Melvinites. The County Tournament was next on the schedule. The big Gibson gym attracted many from far and near. Paxton and Roberts were the favorites. By the drawing these schools were forced to meet in the opening encounter which proved to be a real battle. When the final gun went off the score read 23-21 for Roberts but Jack Kemp had two free throws coming. Jack was calm and cool and twice placed the ball through the hoop to call for an overtime period. After the three minutes were up, Paxton rejoiced with a 25-23 victory. An entirely different squad than that which had beaten Roberts began the semi-final game with Kempton. Paxton outplayed Kempton all the way. At the half Paxton had a 25-8 lead and in the last few minutes the regulars went in to pile up a few more points. The final score was, Paxton, 37; Kempton, 17. The final game of the tourney found Paxton up against Melvin again. The week-end before, Paxton had dropped Melvin 29-15. However, the boys were not overconfident and realized that fight would be necessary to win. Fight it was for thirty-two minutes, but Paxton came out on top 25-17 and took home the nice big bronze trophy. Champaign High School had a basketball team which they claimed to be the best in the state. On February 16 they came to Paxton with the idea that they could knock Paxton off by about twenty points. They found things just about twice as tough as they had planned. Paxton stepped out in the first half and took a big lead which they held until the final five minutes when Champaign rallied to win 30-27. The work of Bill Mull was a feature in this game. Rankin High had their own way when they played a tired but scrapping Paxton team on February 19. Rankin won 27-21 after a terrible battle. Paxton couldn’t hit the hoop and Rankin couldn’t miss. This brought Paxton’s record to 14 won and 4 lost. On February 23, Coach Walters and the boys took a bus ride to Ur-bana where they met the Urbana warriors waiting for the battle. After a terrible first half which ended 19-11 for Urbana, Paxton showed that they could play basketball. When four minutes remained to be played, the score was tied at 23. A fresh man was substituted by Urbana and he sank two baskets to win the game for them 27-24. A week later, on March 2, the team and coach took another bus ride south, this time to Champaign. Champaign was fresh from a 48-22 victory over Loda and felt sure that Paxton had played over their heads two weeks before at Paxton. Champaign led at the half 20-15 and at one time were in front 26-18. Paxton rallied and with two minutes to go, led 28-27. Champaign then hit the goal twice to win 31-28 after the battle was almost conceded to Paxton. The District tournament held on the Paxton floor was a big event for many teams. Paxton’s first game was with Fisher High. Coach Walters was able to use the second squad most of the last half and Paxton won easily 39-22. Gibson City claimed to be the surprise team of the tourney and said that they were going to beat Paxton in the second round. Drummer failecl to carry out the threat and was beaten 39-19. Paxton went to the semi-finals to encounter Penfield, a strong aggregation. Paxton’s form was not up to standard and Penfield took advantage of the fact and defeated Paxton 39-20 in a terrific battle. Paxton thus lost a chance to go to the sectional tournament. In the third place game of the tourney, Coach Walters tried a new combination in an attempt to foresee next year’s Paxton squad. The boys, however, succumbed to Cissna Park 45-24 after a slow game. 1929 LETTER MEN Kemp Rickard Hill Mull Burkard Walters Todd Froyd Weidner Hancock LETTER MEN Bill Mull is one of Paxton’s sharp shooters. Bill has played good basketball all season. He is a forward and fills this position exceedingly well in-both offensive and defensive. This is Bill’s last year on the squad. Jack Kemp plays guard. Jack is a good basketball player and knows his onions. He dribbles, passes, and shoots with ease and is a hard man to guard. Jack is a Senior, so this is his last year on the squad. Carl Rickard at back guard proved himself an obstacle in the way of opponents’ offense many times this year. “Rick” has a good eye for the basket and hits it quite often. His guarding is one of the reasons for opponents’ low scores. “Butch” Burkard is a forward and has a keen eye. He teams very well with the other members of the squad and is always ready to feed the man under the basket. He is one of this year’s high scorers and has a chance to do better next year as he is a Junior. Howard Froyd, another forward, plays good basketball. “Howdy” has a good eye for the basket and along with this he guards well. “Howdy” is a Junior and therefore has another year to make things hot for opponents. Earl Todd, center, makes all opposing centers jump and jump hard if they wish to outjump him. He is a very good shot and has scored many points this year. He is good at defense as well as offense. Earl has another year. Roy Hancock plays floor guard and plays his very best at all times. Many times he has come into games and shown that he can play real basketball. “Handy” has two more years to play on the squad. John Weidner plays center and he can jump. Johnny is a good basketball player and has another year to do better. He can shoot baskets and hit the free throws very well and works well on defense. Second Row—West. O'Dell. McLaughlin. Stanford. Curtis. Adamson, Sc-hif. First Row—Kroon, Stiegman, Noble, Anderson, Ketchum, Draper. CLASS BASKETBALL Senior boys 56, 42 Freshman boys 5,9 a a 23, 26 Sophomore boys 13, 17 ii it 22, 36 Junior boys 17,20 Senior girls 25, 22 Freshman girls 13, 5 ii ii 28, 24 Sophomore girls 10,7 ii a 10, 16 Junior girls 25, 12 Junior girls 40, 32 Freshman girls 6, 11 ii ii 17,22 Sophomore girls 14, 8 ii ii 25, 12 Senior girls 10, 16 Second Row—Canney, Shaw, Moline, Pearson. First Row—Moffett, Orr, Anderson, Brown. - Second Row—H. Ransdell, H. Gentry, W. Canney, R. Hancock, A. Hill, H. Wilkinson, R. Kemp (Mgr.) First Row—Coach Walters, P. Burkard, M. Sexton, B. Turner, W. Danielson, R. Hoffman, R. Edgren, J. Kemp. V. Moffett. TRACK Paxton High experienced a very successful track season in the spring of 1928. The team won a duel meet from Rankin, took fourth in the Rantoul Invitational and won first in the Ford County Meet. Jack Kemp won the high hurdles in the District Meet and went to the state affair. Hoffman, Edgren, Burkard, Kemp, Gentry and Turner received letters at the end of the season. THE ADVANCE OF TIME Since the days of the first alumni in 1874, there have been many changes in P. C. H. S. During the first few years the classes seldom exceeded ten in number, but the last few classes have numbered from forty to sixty. The first High School was a small wooden building. Later a brick building was constructed, which constitutes the original part of the present Grade School building. And now for the past four years the pupils have been privileged to study in a beautiful new building. In the early days of P. C. H. S. there were few teachers, and few courses of study. There were no athletic contests to make high school life interesting as there are now. Well-equipped science laboratories and well-ventilated, well-lighted classrooms were lacking. The first pupils had no opportunities to study public speaking, dramatics, art, and debating, or to enter musical choruses such as we have now. Altogether, in fifty years the High School has made tremendous advances and credit is given in large part to the unfailing work and effort of the graduates who have made possible the advantages of our present school. ¥ ALUMNI BANQUET This year the Alumni Banquet was held at the High School Auditorium on Dec. 26. The roll call was taken by classes and the class of 1927 had the largest representation. Altogether there were about 150 alumni present. The officers in charge this year were—Harold Stevens, President; Mrs. Wascher, Vice President; Pauline Berquist, Secretary; and Marjorie Strong, Treasurer. The following officers were elected for next year: President, Elizabeth Kemp; Vice President, Howard Hill; Secretary, Hazel Horner; Assistant Secretary, Beda Tinberg; Treasurer, Lorene Kingren; Assistant Treasurer, Clarence Steigman. Following the election of officers dancing and bridge were enjoyed. Pvefreshments were served in the Domestic Science rooms. CLASS OF ’25 Paxton, 111. Feb. 20, 1929. Dear Friends of P. C. H. S. When one day has hurriedly followed another, and the months have lapsed into years, old scenes will slowly have faded and recollections of former friendships will reluctantly have grown dim. But it is impossible for any 1925 graduate of P. C. H. S. to entirely forget the happy days spent at this, our dear school. As a class, we realize our indebtedness to P. C. H. S. There we were prepared to go on to other educational institutions because of the intellectual equipment with which we had been supplied. We know that we are more capable of coping with life’s problems for having attended P. C. H. S., and it was with deep gratitude that we left its halls. I am sure you will be interested to hear about some of my classmates, graduates of ’25. Therefore in this letter I will tell you where they are so far as I have been able to learn. Those who have already entered the educational work and are proving their teaching ability are Dorothy Anderson, Ruth Horner. Lillian Kroon and Harriett Tibby. Many are attending the various colleges and universities throughout our land. The University of Illinois claims Irvin Johnson, Howard Benjamin, and F. Edward Johnson. Dorothy Hill is at Drake University; John Canney, George Washington U., and Miriam Given will complete her work at Wheaton College this spring. Seven of my classmates have discovered the real meaning of friendship (love without disguise, the soul “unmasked of fashions”) and have decided to be a friend to man. Those enjoying the blissful married state are Clara Ilammerlund, Susanna Beagle, Helen Croft, Edith Carlson, Lucille Papineau, Ella Hanson and Edgar Rulison. Leta Chrisman and Edna Carlson are holding office positions in Paxton, and Irene Frette, Emma Rasmussen, Lyndall Holley, and Walter Nordgren are working in Chicago. I regret that I can give you no detailed information about these people and their work but perhaps next time I shall have more news for you. Feeling much obliged for your kind attention and sincerely hoping that you will be interested in the future of the members of the ’25 class, I am Yours truly, Evelyn Danielson. NEWS FROM ’24 It hardly seems that five years have sped by since “We, the Seniors” received from the hands of our Superintendent, that hard earned diploma. Many things can happen in five years and many changes have taken place in the lives of those “40 Seniors of ’24.” Many members of the class own higher certificates and are now engaged in various professions. Those who are teaching are: Phoebe Johnson, Sarah Mae Kenny, Bercille Burkard, and Myrtle Stange in the rural schools near Paxton; Rachel Thompson at Hoopeston High School; Arline PCHSi Carlsten in Wausau, Wisconsin, Grade School; Harriet Cain, in Onarga Grade School; Martha Belle Dunnan and Florence Lindquist in the grades at Paxton. Frank Platt and Pauline Given are also teaching. In reviewing the Reflector of ’25 I noticed a prediction made. Yes, the prophet is right as our Mildred Kirkpatrick then, is now Mrs. Carl Campbell. “Hump” and Mildred are living in Chicago. A number of others have entered the state of matrimony. They are: Nina Mullinax, Winona Gardner, Bessie Steward, Marion Piele, Faye Jones, Zeta Jones, Lillie Johnson, Fred Erickson, and Raymond Johnson. Located in Paxton with positions in down town firms we have Ebba Tinberg, Evalyn Turner, and Frances Glad. Peter Rasmussen is a laundry-man and Arnold Carlsten is engaged in window trimming at A. J. Laurence Sons. We also have a member stationed at either extremity of the United States for “Bang” Benjamin is in New York and “Doc” Corbly is in California. Others located out of town who visit us occasionally are Irma Morrison of Wheaton College; Gladys Hodam, Emily Wylie ,and Leroy Johnson, of Chicago; Russell Johnson, Harold Hagens and Orren Pierce. Florence Lindquist CLASS OF ’26 Your request for news of my class surely started me thinking and wondering. I know how anxious everyone is to read the “Reflector” at the end of each year and how each Senior cherishes it as one of his rarest treasures. How well I recall the times when some one connected with the year book would by some means attract my attention to tell me it was soon time for an article to be due for the “Reflector.” Yes—it brings happy memories. It’s only three short years since the class of ’26 left P. C. H. S. Those of this class who are attending higher institutions of learning are: Helen Newman, Mildred Allen, Mildred Ludlow, Frances Lindley, Maurine Boyd, “Doc” Belton, and “Gene” Martin, of U. of I.; Frances Anderson and Gordon Johnson, Chicago; “Jug” Burkard, Normal; “Oty” McQuiston, Indiana, and Perle Lewis, Purdue. Among those who are teaching are: Ruth Okey, Lela Hand, Anna Watson, Vernette Larson, Laurine Parker, and Josephine Stange. Helen Swanson and Eva Mull are making others feel well at Augustana Hospital. Those who are employed at some distant place are Philip Johnson, Ethel Johnson, Maurice Johnson, Lester Johnson, and Charlotte Tweet, Chicago; Eleanor Larson, Oak Park; Evelyn Ostrom, Rockford; Dorothy Barnes, Urbana, and “Dick” Carson, Michigan. Those who have found employment near Paxton are: Charles Greenan, Don Swanson, Marie Brown, Everett Ostrom, Laura Orr, Melvin Lindall, Raymond King, Clinton Anderson, Glenn Pearson, Kernon Watts, and George Wimer. Quite a number have received their “M. R. S.” degrees. They are Marguerite Barnes Rulison, Anna Swanson Dillon, Edna Patton Fields, Lorine Lindgren Hendrickson, Evelyn Carr Smith, and Mabel Dunnan Hunt. 1929 r..........................................................................i g g DEDICATION This section is dedicated to John Eide, the high school janitor, who deserves to be issued a medal § from the school board for conservation of heat and sweeping compound. | g ..........................on...............iiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiinn.mu........ First and Last THE DEFLECTOR 10c the Copy Edition Vol. 1 Friday 13th No. 1 Published by W. II. Bearst Free—Take One IN THE DEFLECTOR'S COLUMNS A Year Ago Today The annual musicale was held last evening in the high school auditorium and was well attended. The hit of the evening was the selection, “The Bells of St. Mary’s,” sung by the Boys’ Glee Club. As an encore the boys sang “The Lost Chord.” This also brought down the house, so much in fact, that many left the building, being moved to tears. As the boys left the stage, Leroy Rasmussen was heard to exclaim, “Gee whiz, I thought that we were to sing ‘The Lost Chord’ first,” and so did all the rest of the tenors. E. L. Pierce fainted from the shock. Four Years Ago September 14.—The most brilliant freshman class ever to enter the hospitable portals of P. C. H. S. came in today. It is the class of 1929. This class, contrary to custom, did not show its greenness by getting lost, being mixed up in classes, and other traditional freshman traits. In fact, the upper classmen were just as green as the newcomers, owing to the new building. This class shows great promise, according to high school authori- ties, and it is predicted that great literary, athletic, and scholastic minds will spring up among the incoming class. The class has already shown its superior intelligence by electing Stanley Watts president of the class. NEW COURSE TO RE ADDED TO THE HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM As a feature of the new' semester a course in sleep is being introduced into the high school curriculum. The course is open to all and no text book is required. It has been noticed that several students have been studying this subject as a sideline and have been progressing rapidly. The main advocate of this course is Bush Brown. SEMESTER EXAMS HELD THIS WEEK The usual semester exams were held in the high school this wreek, and all passed through the trying ordeal with various degrees of success. Exceptional progress wras shown in the English and History departments. Among the American History papers wras found the statement that General Lee surrendered to Washington at Yorktown. Miss Bear is well pleased with her pupils’ work. In the English department the following statements were found in a popular junior’s paper: “Cran- berry Tails” was written by Chaucer; a Shakespearean theatre was an open space with some sort of sides on it; “Pilgrim’s Progress” is the description of Pilgrim life in America. Mr. Tilbury also reports the following answer to the question: “How can one make Anti-Freeze?” The answer was, “Hide her woolen pajamas.” HI-JACKERS TAKE SOPHS FOR RUM RUNNERS Bob-Sled Party Broken Up Last night occurred an unparalleled incident in towrn history. The sophomore class had been enjoying a bobsled party and after several hours of joyriding, the party stopped at a restaurant for refreshments. All trouped in and soon the cafe was the scene of hilarious amusement. Without, a dastardly deed had taken place, for several men who resembled bootleggers seized the sled, which they believed to contain liquor, and made off. The driver, John Kemp, discovered the theft and dashed out of the restaurant and dow'n the street at full speed in pursuit of the sled and team, which were valued at $700. His Herculean efforts were in vain, however, for the hi-jack-ers had too much of a start on him. He at once notified the police and a searching party and posse were organized. After an exhausting search of several hours, the team was found in the rear of the Square Deal garage. Detectives are now' on the trail of the thieves and an early solution of this most baffling case may be expected. The class advisors, Miss Bear and Mr. Tilbury, accompanied the group on this memorable occasion. POPULAR GIRL WINS PRIZE Nora O’Dell, popular high school senior, was today announced as the winner of the Deflector’s prize for general excellence in the French Department. All this past year students have prophesied that Nora would win the prize as she is one of the school’s wittiest students. Alice Newman received second honors and Willard Parker w as a close third. Miss O’Dell will receive the beautiful fur-lined sirup mug in the near future. Her many friends hasten to extend congratulations and hope that Nora will wdn many more prizes as useful as this one. INQUIRING REPORTER The following question was asked several people in high school with varying results and answers: “What to you seems to be the most beneficial result of high school education?” Ralph Brown “2?: To me the most beneficial result of a high school education is the great amount of sleep that one gets in school hours. Without this necessary relaxation one would soon grow tired in the evenings and would not be able to concentrate during a game of wink or some other form of amusement. By all means, sleep is the most beneficial thing to be gained from a high school education. Mary Rutherford “30”: The most beneficial thing to be gained by a high school education is the association with other students in social activities. I think high school would be dreary and bore-some without these wholesome and pleasant forms of recreation. Jawn Schofield “30”: As I see it, the most interesting and educational feature in high school is scholastic activity. Without this most important course one would never be a success in life and all should take it seriously. To Get the Rest Results Let Us Grease Your Brake Linings CANNEY OIL SERVICE WEATHER REPORTS AND FORECASTS Illinois: Probably fair tomor- row. with increasing cloudiness towards night. Somewhat colder tomorrow, followed by heat waves on Wednesday. Indiana: Rain or snow Tues- day and extreme heat wave Wednesday. Probably heat and sleet storms Wednesday night. Michigan: Extreme cold today, with temperature dropping to 4 5 degrees below zero. Fair and warmer Wednesday night and probably warm winds and showers in the far north. California: Perfect weather for all purposes for the rest of the month. (Not an advertisement). SENIOR ADVICE TO FRESHMEN Don’t study your lessons—lessen your studies. Don’t rely upon an intelligent expression — you might be called upon. Don’t run downstairs—use the banisters. Don’t be quiet in the study hall— someone might study. Don’t speak to your teachers outside of class—they might know you. Don’t lose your head—you won’t have a place to put your hat. MY MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT Last fall when attending the Rantoul-Westville football game, I was so embarrassed that I didn’t know what to do. All was deathly still during a tense moment of the game and a player suddenly fumbled the ball. Due to my football experience, I shouted “Ball!” in a very loud voice. Honestly, when everybody around me burst out laughing, I was so embarrassed that I wished the earth would open up and swallow me.—Bill Pearson. The other day when I was feeling very amorous towards a young lady of my acquaintance. The beauty of nature all around me was so much that I decided to propose to the young lady. Get- ting down on my knees and beginning a very impressive speech calculated to win the love and admiration of the young lady, I was pouring forth my soul in the ardent attempt. I began to have an uncomfortable feeling in the region of my collar-button, and soon it began to itch in a most violent manner. In the midst of my appeal, I was forced to remove my collar and scratch a mosquito bite which I had received the night before. That was a terrible time for me.—Bus Schif. This space reserved for the SCHOFIELD HONEY CORPORATION Watch this space for important announcements P. C. H. S. TRACK MEET Event Winner 100 Yard Laugh_____________________________Bill Pearson Running Broad Grin________________________________Harold Orr 200 Yard Yell______________________________________Dane Rasmussen Mile of Talk______________________________________Debate Society 50 Yard Dash (of Powder)_____Tie between Sophs and Frosh 140 Yard Giggle_____________________________________Miss Bear 880 Yard Flirt_____________________________________Mary Rutherford Slammer Throw___________________________Horace Shaw, Jr. Standing Joke____________________________________Maurice Hanson 220 Yard Yawn_______________________________Wayne Canney An apple a day THE DEFLECTOR An onion a day keeps the doctor away. Like a Peacock on Parade this page gets wide attention keeps ’em all away. THE DEFLECTOR Entered as last class matter at the Perdueville Post Office February 29th, 1929. Circulation has not been calculated as yet owing to the tact that the census has not been completed. Price per year, 5c; per week, less than that; and per day, 15c. Our Platform A freshman class that is not green. A junior class that can understand English Literature. A clock that does not stop. A schedule that can run through the entire year without being altered. High School Dances. THE MYSTERY LADY Waikiki, Hawaii, Feb. 30.— Honolulu today is in an uproar beceause a teacher in the public schools insists on wearing a bathing suit to school as her attire for the day. The school board met at once and the young lady was called before them. She went in with a frown and came out with a smile and was heard to say that the board were “perfect Dears.” As the result of this meeting, the board recommended that all teachers adopt this style of dress. The daring young lady who originated this fashion is a graduate of the class of 1927 of P. C. H. S. of Paxton, Illinois. Her name was withheld. (Disassociated Press) HOW TO INTERVIEW MR. SWINNEY (Prize story—By Maurice Frank) The other day I walked into Mr. Swinney's office to kick about a few IVs which I had received on my last report card. I thought that I would take a care-free air about this matter, so I walked into the office, tilted my hat at a rakish angle, started whistling a popular tune and clapped him fraternally on the back and thus made a popular impression. When Mr. Swinney recovered from the shock, he looked at me in a puzzled way as if he wondered who this nice looking man might be. Then he asked in a sweet voice, “Did you wish something, young man?” “Yes,” I said viciously, “How does it happen that I received such low grades on my last card?” “Oh yes, you are the one who is always kicking about your low grades, aren’t you?” “You seem to have a good memory, since you remember me,” said I sarcastically. “Let’s see, you are the same that has been creating disturbances throughout the building and harrowing the teachers so that they have not been able to give a single test in the last four weeks.” “That’s me and what are you going to do about it?” “Nothing except kick you out of school for the next two weeks and if that doesn’t suit you, you can quit for good. Next time don’t whistle that silly tune and I will consider your case.” Thus the interview ended, and the moral to be gathered is not to whistle but to sing when an interview is in the offing. WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW If garters were worn at all, you would change them frequently. If all the sausages consumed in the last year were stretched in one continuous line, they would reach around the earth seven times. Yes, and if all the sausages that had once been dogs could bark, it would seem worse than static on a rainy night. MOTOR CARS All sizes, shapes and varieties Your Choice $5.98 JOHN MOLINE SOCIETY William Judy was the surprised host at a party held in honor of his birthday at his home last night. About fifty of the popular young man’s friends dropped in on him and took him completely by surprise. The evening was spent in social conversation, and wink and cinch were also played. All returned home at a late hour wishing William many happy returns of the day and assuring each other that never was an evening spent more pleasantly. Among those to take in the excursion to Chicago on Sunday was Willard Parker. Willard reports a fine time and that the only mishap of the trip was the failure to find the Haymarket theatre, where Bill had intended to attend the burlesque show. He then went to the Goodman theatre, where “Macbeth” was being shown. MAJESTIC THEATRE Presenting a home talent movie “A High School Romance” Starring Al. Hill Dorothy Ketchum Rill Mull Alice Newman ('let Bess Marion Myers Vernon Moffett Dottie Elofson and many other supporting stars LATEST STUDENT’S DICTIONARY A ssembly—a place for social conversation. B ell—that which saves us from recitation. C hewing gum—forbidden fruit. D ogs—unwelcome guests to the institution. E ighth hour—see Assembly. F acuity—grownups hired to impart knowledge which they do everything else but. G ossip—that which girls thrive on. II alls—race tracks at noons. I don’t know—s nappy comebacks. J okes—something that we all laugh at (supposed to be humor). K aketer—figure it out for yourselves. L anguage—used only in classes. M ustache—mask used by villains. N oise—loud, confused, senseless shouting produced by incoming frosh. O ffice—the room of sighs. P hysics Lab.—where girls shine. Q uizzes—favorite indoor sport of the professors and professor-esses. R eport cards—those which are eagerly awaited by all. S mell—associated with Chem. Lab. T rading—p rocess carried on during quizzes. U njust—cry heard every six weeks. V elocipede—freshman vehicle. W isdoni—what seniors don't receive. X —below 0. Y esterdays — the m i g h t-have-beens. Z eal—what we don’t have (according to teachers). GENERAL INFORMATION Freshman—In case of fire, stand still. Green things don’t burn. Low Marks—Go in and jolly the teachers for a week and note the results. For those who can’t see our jokes—Write them on tissue paper so you can see through them. For those who want to study— Don’t go to the library. Humor Editor — Leave town after the Reflector is published. THE POET’S CORNER One day as I chanced to pass, A beaver was damming a river; And a man who had run out of gas, Was doing the same to his flivver. Ashes to ashes, and dust to dust. If Thoreau don't kill you, then Shakespeare must. —Any English Student. INTERESTING FACTS Glue is affectionate. The Kentucky Derby is not a hat. Aspirin tablets are not writing paper. Prize fighters did not cause the Boxer Uprising. “The St. Louis Star’’ is not a heavenly body. REG YOUR PARDON In case the movie stars who are acting in the movies to be shown this week at the Majestic have broken up, we hope you will not blame us, as the films wre are showing were made in February. THIS WEEK AT THE MAJESTIC For this week the Majestic Theatre is featuring home talent movies. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the show' w’ill be “A High School Romance,” featuring Albert Hill and Dorothy Ketchum. This is a very charming picture, giving the most intimate details of love as seen in the High School corridors. Thursday and the rest of the w'eek will contain the show, “Burning Love with the Eskimos,” featuring Virginia Johnson, John Kemp, Lillian Stanford, and many others. Among them will be the popular comedian, Maurice Hanson, in one of his famous history scenes. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY Watch Lost: Small silver man’s watch, left in ladies’ wash room at the Majestic Theatre. Finder please return to the De flector office. Lost: One black evening dress in the Purple Swran Cafe, Wednesday noon. Finder please return to this restaurant. ---------------------------------------------------------f P. C. H. S. HOSPITAL NOTES Patient Disease Symptoms Remedy James McDevitt Brokenheart-itis Bad spirits Find a girl friend Eunice Schif Argue-itis Unconvincible Debate Stock Market THE DEFLECTOR Fashion and Beauty News Printed by the Weekly Gasp M. Stiegman, Editor Notes STOCK AXI) MARKET NEWS The market was active today, and no especial spurts in any certain stocks were noticed. “Teachers’ Institute Preferred,” “Football Common,” and “Girls Preferred” and “Girls Common” are high at the close of today’s market. Following are the latest quotations of the leading stocks on the P. C. H. S. curb: Debate Common________________ 37 Football Common ___________147 Basketball Pref.___________112 Teachers’ Institute Pref.__156 Girls’ Com.________________198 Girls’ Pref._______________47U Notes______________________362 Music Pref.___________________ 9 8 Dances Pref._______________174 Sarcastic Teachers_________9 89 J. Kemp Ltd.__________________ 4 7 Public Speaking______________ 69 Band Com. ___________________ 87 Fireside Athletics ________298 Plays Associated_____________ 12 Golf and Tennis_______________ 7 Loud Sweaters________________ 39 Hobo Day_____________________103 LOCAL NEWS Mr. Ray Benjamin’s faithful dog, Tige, died last night from old age. The old dog had served for many years as the watch dog for the meat market and will be deeply missed by his friends. Fresh frankfurters, link sausage, and bologna of all kinds. Best quality.—Benjamin’s Meat Market. Miss Dottie Elofson is convalescing at her home from a visit in Chicago. She is reported somewhat better today by attending physicians. (Glenn Callison, late of the Deflector staff, has left town for parts unknown for several weeks. The above item is one of Mr. Callison s best works.—Editor). Vernon Moffett is forming a jazz orchestra. He reports that three or four players are wanted No musical experience is needed. The nucleus of this orchestra is the saxophone quartet composed of Moffett and three other members of Miss Hill’s Band. Harold Orr bought a span of horses from Herb Johnson. Two days later one of them died on Luke, which is quite a loss to him. FASHION NOTES (Copied from the Maroon and White, D. T. H. S.’s school paper) Each lass wears over a white bodice a double-breasted jacket ornamented with four utilitarian buttons. White stockings and footwear complete a garb as effective as it is simple. MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE William Mull, popular basketball star, has mysteriously disappeared. He was last seen by his lady friend. Miss Alice Newman, on Tuesday night about 11:30. When she left him, he appeared to be in good spirits and had said nothing that would indicate that he was about to disappear. He bade Alice goodnight tenderly and stepped into his Arabian sand-brown, Fisher-bodied car, with shining nickeled finishings and upholstery of excellent taste, and drove off with a roar that is only heard from high-powered cars as his. (Not an advertisement). That was the last that he has been seen for some time. Upon questioning. Miss Newman broke down and confessed that she had spoken crossly to him during the evening and that he had vowed revenge. The circumstances for this quarrel were as follows: The young couple had been attending a card party and there Bill was drawn into a bridge game. He was not an excellent player and had made several blunders. He grew despondent and finally became so morbid that he trumped his partner’s ace. At this he threw down his cards and rushed out of the house. Alice followed and the two went home. Then he drove off and was never seen again. BEAUTY NOTES Dear Miss Connelly: I have a great deal of trouble in keeping at the right weight for my size. Can you suggest a remedy for this trouble? The best remedy I have found for surplus fat is carbolic acid taken in large doses. This neutralizes the system and you will have no more trouble of any kind at all. Dear Miss Connelly: What do you recommend for removing rouge and make-up? I have used various remedies without success, and noting the success of your suggestions, I have decided to ask your aid. Send for my booklet on Makeup, Its Uses and Defects. In this you will find several remedies on this subject. If you wish a simple one, try using lye solution. This solution has proved very useful in removing varnishes of all sorts and it may help your case. For birth, death, and marriage licenses, see page 8. Y A R-TIME REM INISCENCES Mr. Swinney was telling a group of boys about an incident which occurred while he was in the World War. It seems that fighting in the Argon ne Forest he and three other men were in the thick of fighting and that cannon balls were whistling around on all sides. The man on one side of Mr. Swinney was suddenly killed by a cannon ball which nearly severed the man’s head from his body. This man called Bill Jones by the company and the other man was called John Smith. After a while a rifle bullet came along and clipped the end of Smith’s finger off from the rest of his hand. At this, Smith began to scream in a loud voice that he was being killed. The third man beside Mr. Swinney called out to Smith to keep still. “I can’t,” said Smith, “My hand hurts too much.” “That’s nothing,” replied the third man, “Jones has had his head shot off and he is not saying a word.” GREAT COURT SCENES The civics classes engaged in some very interesting court scenes yesterday, all parts being taken by members of the classes. The first case was the trial of Franc Rasmussen for murder. The case was hotly contested by the attorneys and for over an hour a verbal battle was waged. The jury returned a decision of “not guilty” and the defendant was overjoyed by this turn of affairs. The second case was the trial of John Moline for manslaughter. Here the case was not so bitterly debated, and the jury gave a verdict of “guilty” and recommended a sentence of confinement of the defendant to his home at night for two weeks. HOBBIES OF THE TEACHERS Mr. Swinney—Telling us what not to do. Miss Gracen—Giving speed tests to typing students. Miss Strong—Answering Nora O’Dell’s questions. Miss Shearer—Reading detective stories. Miss Washburn—Giving easy (?) quizzes. Miss Rear—Scolding M a u r ic e Hanson. Mr. Tilbury—Thinking up hard ones to ask the Physics class. Miss Paul—Looking after the Girl Scouts. Miss Scholfield—Playing tennis. Miss Hill—Finding the lost chord. Miss Patton—Lecturing the eighth hour assembly. Mr. Walters—Keep digging. BEST SELLERS OF THE W EEK “Les Miserables” by I. M. Flunker. “It” by James McDevitt. “The Einstein Theory Made Easy” by Prof. W. C. Tilbury. (Note: The above book will be of interest to all.) CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Lost, Strayed, or Stolen: One bobsled and team in good condition. Finder please notify Jack Kemp as soon as possible. Lost: My school girl complex- ion. Reward for returning. No questions asked. Finder notify Lorene Johnson. For Sale: Campus Crushers, slightly worn, but in good condition and easy to block.—Anyone who was fool enough to buy one. For Rent: My library of the complete edition of the Congressional Records. Will sell to desirable party at a great sacrifice for the downright rock-bottom price of $60. Interested parties see Miss Bear. Found: Notes of all sizes, shapes and varieties, in the study hall and in other places around the building.—John Eide. Wanted: Students who will keep their lockers clean and neat without being reminded by the faculty. Apply at the office by asking for Miss Gracen. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY WANTED: Elevators___________________ ______P. C. H. S. Student Body More School Spirit__________ ----------------Debate Teams Reliable Height Increaser___ ________________Perle Tinberg DIRECTORY OF HIGH SCHOOL COURSES Algebra I—Not as hard as it sounds. Latin I—O. K. for those who don’t mind studying. Domestic Science—For girls only. Biology—Faint hearts keep off! Civics—A good time was had by all. Manual T r a i n i n g—Those who wish to knock the school should go here. Chemistry—If you wish to rest and loaf all year, don’t take this course. THE NEWEST FAD We have just received a large shipment of PAPER SUITS The new kind of material that is taking the country by storm Come in and get one While they last $8.93 P. LARSON CO. FOR STOUT WOMEN Doubling the size of our basement NELSON’S DOWN STAIRS STORE Engraving by THE MANZ CORPORATION Chicago. III. THE N. Printing by E. STEVENS PRINTING CO. 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