Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1948 volume:

tft’s Oil ’filed . . ,0m ■-• ku [ AC TIV|TIEs] ] athletics] | EDUCATION | [STUDE-Nf? m . . 'future Rejjelence 7L Paxton 'file PAXTOM COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PAXTOM, ILLINOIS 9 i GUantfe xU We, the REFLECTOR Staff, have brought up to date the file for the year of 1948. We have tried to include everything and everyone. Many of you, no doubt, have been exhausted from our numerous questions and requests for necessary data. The Staff feels that our weekly meetings and our many conferences with our adviser, Miss Bear, were not in vain. We hope that you will agree with us and will enjoy the REFLECTOR. Our athletic reporter, Hubert Carlson, was the only male on our staff. If you don’t think money “talks” ask Business Manager Stagen. Collecting payments on the REFLECTOR and keeping account of all the bills were proof enough to her of the truth of the saying. The REFLECTOR isn’t the REFLECTOR without pictures. This feature was taken care of by Phyllis Pickett. Securing important data on all extra-curricular activities supplied Barbara Redenius with her full quota of work. As the copy came in Typist Betty Buhrmaster was far from being idle. Editor Tappan and Assistant-editor Frederick tried to live up to the importance of their titles. JUe fyile fort, 194-8 THE REFLECTOR STAFF (left to right) Phyllis Pickett.. Barbara Redenius. Hubert Carlson... Betty Buhrmaster Marilyn Frederick Margaret Tappan. Joan Stagen....... .........Picture Editor .Organi:ation Manager .........Sports Editor .................Typist .......Assistant-Editor .................Editor .....Business Manager The P. C. H. S. educational program is made possible through the combined efforts of our Community, the School Board, the Principal, and the Faculty. College preparatory courses are offered to those wishing to continue their education. Those desiring vocational courses find a variety of subjects offered by the Home Economics, the Agriculture, the Commerce, and Manual Arts Departments. JtuccUlan SUPERINTENDENT JOHN J. SWINNEY SCIENCE EUGENE H. SCHROTH (Right) Assistant Principal General Science Biology JOHN M. SHAW (Left) General Science Chemistry Physics ENGLISH VERONICA HART English III, IV Speech HISTORY IRENE BEAR History I, III History IV Civics LATIN COMMERCIAL EMMA RASMUSSEN (Right) Shorthand I, II Bookkeeping Commercial Law Commercial Arithmetic JOAN HARRELL (left) Typing I, II Girls’ Physical Education TYPE CLUB For those Juniors and Seniors desiring to learn the basic principles of typing without receiving credit, a type club was started. The club, which was organized the second semester, met every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the sixth hour with Miss Harrell. LELA SHORT SPANISH MRS. EVELYN BURTON English I Spanish I, II Latin I, II English II MANUAL ARTS CHARLES C. GALBREATH Manual Training I, II Boys’ Physical Education MATHEMATICS MRS. ELDER CARLSTEN Algebra I, II Geometry I, II Mathematics Club MUSIC john McKinney Concert and Swing Band Choral Groups Ensembles Individual and group lessons “MATH ’ CLUB A “Math” Club, which was organized the second semester, met the sixth hour on Thursday with Mrs. Carlsten. The Club was open to all Juniors and Seniors with three years of “Math” who desired to learn the fundamentals of trigonometry. HOME ECONOMICS ELAINE ANDERSON Home Economics I, II, III School Cafeteria AGRICULTURE ROBERT L. ROHLFING Agriculture I, II, III GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Three majors or Two majors and two minors A major consists of: Three years of a subject A minor consists of: Two years of a subject SCHOOL BOARD William Overstreet, President Carl Heacock Austin Sandstedt S. B. Furby, M. D. Herbert Johnson Mr. John Watson completed his fourth term on our School Board this year. Mr. Herbert Johnson was elected to fill this vacancy. The Reflector Staff wishes to thank Mr. Watson for his services to our School and to our community. Students CLASS PRESIDENTS: Freshman—William Whowell Junior—Kenneth Anderson Senior—Carl Lind Sophomore—Jim Adams £e uo GlasU tJttiiosuf, FILE NO. 1948 CARD NO. 1 Officers: Advisers: President—George Munt Miss Maude Gracen Vice President—John Mabry Mr. Ronald Henderson Treasurer—Norma Sypult Secretary—Margaret Tappan Student Council Representatives: Varsity Cheerleaders: Shirley Bonnen Joan Stevens Robert Fancher Lorraine Streeter FILE NO. 1948 CARD NO. 2 Officers: Advisers: President—Robert Rasmus Miss Emma Rasmussen Vice President—John Mabry Miss Leta Leslie Treasurer—Barbara Redenius Mr. Olaf Stenson Secretary—Mary Lou Johnson Student Council Representatives: Varsity Cheerleader: Sally Burton Joan Stevens Dwight Rutledge FILE NO. 1948 CARD NO. 3 Officers: Advisers: President—Hubert Carlson Miss Elizabeth Scott Vice President—Carol Johnson Mrs. Evelyn Burton Treasurer—Lois Hileman Secretary—Marilyn Swanson Lettermen: Student Council Representatives: Dwight Rutledge—Football Rita Arnold Harold Nuss—Basketball John Harrington Russell Beatty—Track Dramatic Coach: Varsity Cheerleader: Miss Cherry Jackson Joan Stevens FILE NO. 1948 CARD NO. 4 Officers: Advisers: President—Carl Lind Miss Irene Bear Vice President—George Gentry Mr. John Shaw Treasurer—Jean Kingren Let ter men: Secretary—Donna King Dwight Rutledge—Football Russell Beatty—Football Student Council Representatives: Charles Cookson—Football Wanda Anderson Allen Gustafson—Football John Samuelson Edward Nuss—Football Jerry Brady—Basketball Dramatic Coach: Varsity Cheerleader: Miss Veronica Hart Joan Stevens Stanley Tagg Barbara Redenius Norma Sypult Don Carleton Gordon Lundeen Beverly Kennedy Charles Cookson Verna Jones Cynthia Swanson Carl Lind Bette Thomas Dot Parker Phyllis Pickett Dwighr Rutledge Allen Gustafson Phyllis Hinton Joan Stagen Joan Stevens Jerry Riggle Mary Lou Johnson Daryl Wolfe Carol Johnson Robert Rasmus Shirley Bonnen Jo Ann Frederick Billie Jean Logan Wanda Anderson Jean Kingren Hubert Carlson Donna King Palmon Peterson Beverly Hartman Evelyn Anderson Edward Nuss Margaret Woodworth Marilyn Frederick e, A Arlys Burklund Arnold Burklund Sally Burton Rita Arnold Russell Beatty Lela Copeland Marilyn Swanson Everett Terrell Elinore Albrecht John Samuelson Regina Garmon Betty Jean Berg Maurice Fuoss June Ford Margaret Tappan Jerry Brady Betty Buhrmaster Nelle Rose Young Lois Hileman George Gentry Mary Jane Atkinson Rose Graham Sesuxvi ActiuUi i STANLEY TAGG—Transfer from Fairbury, Illinois 2, Mixed Chorus 2-3, Solo 2. Rand 2, A Cappella 2-4, Ensemble 3-4, Boys’ Glee Club 2-3, Drama Club 3, Intramural 4, Junior Play—BARBARA REDENIUS—Junior Play, Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Blue and Gold 1-2, REFLECTOR, Class Treas. 2— NORMA SYPULT—Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, A Cappella 4, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Blue and Gold 2-3, Drama Club 2-3, Class Treas. 1—DON CARLETON—Junior Play, Student Council 4—CYNTHIA SWANSON—Mixed Chorus 1-2, Solo 34, Band 1- 4, Type Club 3, Drama Club 1, Blue and Gold 1-2, A Cappella 3-4, Ensemble 3-4, Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Junior Play—CARL LIND—Junior Play, Boys’ Glee Club 1-3, Ensembles 14, A Cappella 2-4, Solo 1-3, Mixed Chorus 1-3, Intramural 3-4, Band 1-4, Pres. 4—PHYLLIS PICKETT—Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Blue and Gold 1-3, REFLECTOR, Mixed Chorus 1-2—DWIGHT RUTLEDGE—Football 24, Captain 4, Track 1-2, F. F. A. 1-3, Treas. 4, Homecoming King 4, Student Council—JOAN STAGEN—Blue and Gold 14, Drama Club 1, REFLECTOR, F. H. A. 2-4—JOAN STEVENS—Cheerleader 14, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Swing Band 3-4, Girls’ Trio 34, Ensemble 2-4, A Cappella 1-4, Band 1-4, Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Junior Play, Blue and Gold 1-2, Editor 3, Drama Club 1—GORDON LUNDEEN—A Cappella 2-4, Boys’ Glee Club 14, Mixed Chorus 2-3— BEVERLY KENNEDY—Blue and Gold 1-3, Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Band 14, Mixed Chorus 1-2, A Cappella 1-4—CHARLES COOKSON—Transfer from Wichita Falls Senior High School, Texas 3, Track 3, Football 3-4, Intramurals— VERNA JONES—Mixed Chorus 1, Blue and Gold 4, F. H. A. 3—BETTE THOMAS—Girls’ Glee Club 1-2, 4, Drama Club 1-2, Blue and Gold 3-4, F. H. A. 2- 4, Mixed Chorus 1—DOT PARKER—Mixed Chorus 1, Girls’ Glee Club 1, Drama Club 1-3, Math Club 3, Blue and Gold 2-3—ALLEN GUSTAFSON— Band 1, Football 3-4, F. F. A. 1-4—PHYLLIS JEAN HINTON—Transfer from Hammond High School, Indiana, Drama Club 3—JERRY RIGGLE—Football 2, Intramurals 1-4—MARY LOU JOHNSON—Trio 34, Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Band 1-4, Swing Band 24, A Cappella 2-4, Ensembles 34, Class Sec. 2. DARYL WOLFE—Math Club 3, Intramural—CAROL JOHNSON—Mixed Chorus 1-2, Girls’ Glee Club 1-2, Band 1-2, F. H. A. Vice-Pres. 2, Pres. 3, 4, Homecoming Queen 4—ROBERT RASMUS—F. F. A. 1-3, Pres. 4, Class Pres. 2— SHIRLEY BONNEN—Mixed Chorus 1-2, A Cappella 3-4, Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Ensemble 3-4, Band 14, Flute Solo 24, Student Council 1—JO ANN FREDERICK—Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Band 14, Swing Band 1-4, A Cappella 3, 4, Ensemble 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Trio 2, Octette 4, Blue and Gold 1, Junior Play —BILLIE JEAN LOGAN—Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, A Cappella 1-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Band 1-4, Drama Club 1-3, Blue and Gold 1-3—WANDA ANDERSON— Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Blue and Gold 1, 2, 4, Junior Play, Drama Club 1—JEAN KINGREN—Blue and Gold 1-3, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Band 1-4, Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Class Treas. 4, A Cappella 3-4—HUBERT CARLSON —Boys’ Glee Club 1, Mixed Chorus 1, Math Club 3, A Cappella 1-4, REFLECTOR, Class Pres. 3—DONNA KING—Band 1-4, Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Ensemble 3-4, A Cappella 3-4, Swing Band 2-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Blue and Gold 1-3, Drama Club 1, Class Sec. 4—PALMON PETERSON—Track 3, Intramural 3-4—BEVERLY HARTMAN—Girls’ Glee Club 1, 3, 4, Blue and Gold 3-4, Drama Club 1-3, Type Club 3, F. H. A. 2-3, Speech Contest 3, Mixed Chorus 1-2—EVELYN ANDERSON—Drama Club 3—EDWARD NUSS— Football 1-4, Track 2-4, Basketball 1, Type Club 3, Intramural 3-4—MARGARET WOODWORTH—Girls’ Glee Club 1, Mixed Chorus 1, Blue and Gold 3-4, F. H. A. 2—MARILYN FREDERICK—Band 1-4, Swing Band 2-4, Girls’ Glee Club 1-3, Mixed Chorus 1-2, A Cappella 1-4, Blue and Gold 1-3, Drama Club 1, REFLECTOR, Ensemble 3-4, Pianist 1-4—ARLYS BURKLUND—Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2, F. H. A. 3, Blue and Gold 4—ARNOLD BURKLUND—Mixed Chorus 2, F. F. A. 2-4, Track 3, Intramural 3-4 Junior Play—SALLY BURTON—Student Council 2-4, Junior Play, Drama Club 1, Band 1-4, Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, A Cappella 2-4, Flute Quartet 3-4, Blue and Cold 1-2, Mixed Chorus 1-2. RITA ARNOLD—Junior Play, Student Council 3-4, Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, F. H. A. 2, Band 4, Mixed Chorus, A Cappella 3-4, Girls’ Octette 3-4—RUSSELL BEATTY—Basketball 4, Football 1-4, Track 2-4, Intramural 4, Boys’ Glee Club 1— LELA COPELAND—Mixed Chorus 1. Blue and Gold 3-4, Girls’ Glee Club 1, F. H. A. 2-4—MARILYN SWANSON—Junior Play, Class Sec. 3, Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, A Cappella 2-4, Blue and Gold 1-4, Ensembles 4, Band 1-4, Mixed Chorus 1—EVERETT TERRELL—Intramural 3-4, Boys’ Glee Club 1, Football 2, 4, Basketball 4—ELINORE ALBRECHT—F. H. A. 2-4—JOHN SAMUELSON —Boys’ Glee Club 1-2, Swing Band 2-4, Student Council 4, Band 2-4, Drama Club 3, Junior Play, Ensemble 3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Solo 2-3, A Cappella 1-4, Intramural 3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2—REGINA GARMON—Transfer from Roberts Community High School 4—BETTY JEAN BERG—Mixed Chorus 1, Girls’ Glee Club 1, F. H. A. 2-4—MAURICE FUOSS—JUNE FORD—Band 1-4, F. H. A. 2- 4, Girls’ Glee Club 1-3, Mixed Chorus 1, Blue and Gold 1-4, Drama Club 3— MARGARET TAPPAN—Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Band 1-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2, A Cappella 3-4, Class Sec. 1, Drama Club 1, Ensembles 3-4, Blue and Gold 1-3, REFLECTOR, Junior Play—JERRY BRADY—Basketball 1, 2, 4, Onarga Military Academy 3, Football 2, 4, Track 1, 4, Boys’ Glee Club 1-2, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Intramural Basketball Coach 4, Drama Club 2—BETTY BUHRMASTER— F. H. A. 2, Girls’ Glee Club 1, REFLECTOR—NELLE ROSE YOUNG—Girls’ Glee Club 1, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, A Cappella 3-4, Drama Club 1—LOIS HILE-MAN—Girls’ Glee Club 1-4, Mixed Chorus 2, A Cappella 3, 4, Class Treas. 3, F. H. A. Treas. 2, Ensemble 3-4, Octette 4—GEORGE GENTRY—Transfer from Loda Township High School 3, Intramurals 3-4, Speech Contest 3, A Cappella 4, Vice Pres. 4—MARY JANE ATKINSON—ROSE GRAHAM—F. H. A. 2, Blue and Gold 4. Absent for picture: Donald Rogers, Alfred Olson. FILE NO. '49 CARD NO. 3 Advisers: Mrs. Evelyn Burton Miss Elaine Anderson Officers: President—Kenney Anderson Vice-President—Janet Chappelle Secretary—Pat Steiner Treasurer—Charles Rutledge Student Council Representatives: Marjorie Hendershott John Lee Dramatic Coach: Miss Veronica Hart First Row. Adams, Violet; Alexander, Wayne; Anderson, Arlene; Anderson, Kenny; Anderson, William; Barnes, Dorothy; Bentley, Phyllis; Bricker, Doris; Brinegar, Don. Second Row. Chappelle, Janet; Cookson, Mary Ann; Cork, Faye; Cornelison, Stanley; Ehmen, Delmar; Khmen, Donald; Engdahl, Bud; Ford, Joyce; Fox, William. Third Rozv: Galbreath, Gloria; Given, Douglas; Hamm, Beverly; Hanson, Harry; Hardy, Gene; Heicher, Marilyn; Hendershott, Marjorie; Hendrickson, Maurice; Henry, William. Fourth Roic: Dickerson, Stuart; Johnson, Clifford; Johnson, Dottie; Johnson, Stanley; Johnson, Tom; Jones, Gladys; Joyce, Laverne; Kenner, Bud; Kirby, Dannie. Fifth Row. Lee, John; Linder, Roy; Lundbcrg, Joy; Martin, John; Millos, Patricia; Ogle, Kenneth; Palmberg, Ruth; Pricer, Sally; Rhodes, Vera. Sixth Row. Robertson, Howard; Rutledge, Charles; Sandstedt, Bill; Shilts, Jack; Shills, Marilyn; Shinker, Bill; Shore, William; Steiner, Pat; Swan, Truman. Seventh Row. Swenson, Eugene; Swinney, Jim; Tavernier, Tom; Thompson, Alan; Tibby, Joan; Tieman, Dean; Van Antwerp, Gene; Van Derryt, Erma; Walker, Vernon. F.ighth Row. Watkins, Dale; Weaver, Janet; Whitcomb, Damaris; Whowell. Marianne; Zahnd, Herchel. Absent: Cropper. Robert; Duffin, Jim; Gallier, Paul; Lawson, Dwayne; Lee, Claude K.; Nelson, Sherman. CARD NO. 2 FILE NO. ’50 Advisers: Mrs. Elder Carlsten Miss Lela Short Officers: President—Jim Adams Vice-President—Paul Cleary Secretary—Bob Duncan Treasurer—Duane Riddle Student Council Representatives: Alice Sheehan Herb Stevens First Rote: Adams, Jim; Alexander, Don; Anderson, Joyce; Andrews, Mary Ann; Baker, Darwin; Baker, Harriet; Barbieur, James; Brown, Jewel; Buchanan. Charles; Burgrabe, I )on. Second Rote: Cleary, Paul; Duffin, Larry; Duncan, Bob; Elofson, Jack; Erickson, Phyllis; Good, Betty Jo; Graham, Paul; Harrington, Margaret; Hartman, Don; Holton, David. Third Roto: Irwin, Betty; Joyce, Elaine; Kroon, Elaine; Kuntz, Marilyn; Larimer, Francis; Lawson, Stanley; Mains, Joyce; Miller, Phyllis; Moffett, Joannie; McDannell, Mary Lou. fourth Roto: McWhorter, Genevieve; Nelson, Lucille; Northrop, Virginia Ellen; Ogle, Paul; Olson, Robert; Petterson, Rodney; Plackctt, Mildred; Riddle, Duane; Riggle, Alycc; Sheehan, Alyce. fifth Roto: Smith, Jack; Stevens, Herb; Stotts, Delores; Swick, Barbara; Sypult, Paul; Tagg, Charles; Thilmony, Katherine; Thomas, Bonnie; Thompson, James; Turner, Alan. Sixth Roto: Vest, Robert; Weaver, Evelyn; W'erling, Bedell; White, Patsy Ann; Whit- comb, Elaine; Wilson, James; Wolfe, Mitzi; Wooldridge, Faye. Absent: Fanchcr, Donald ; Keeler, Clara. FILE NO. ’51 CARD NO. 1 Advisers: Miss Joan Harrell Mr. E. H. Schroth Officers: President—Bill Whowell Vice-President—Carol Peterson Secretary and Treasurer—Sue Watts Student Council Representatives: Barbara Tappan Donald Elliott First Row: Aldrich, Anna; Anderson, Betty; Anderson, Charles; Anderson, Paul; Beeth, Wayne; Berg, Dorothy; Brinegar, Barbara ; Brooks, Bethel; Brown, Betty; Brown, Beverly. Second Row: Brown, Pat; Buhrmaster, Wilbur; Bryant, Harold; Cottrell, Mildred; Cresse, Jim; Dickey, Jerry; Duflin, Madeline; Dye, Bob; Elliott, Donald. Third Row: lord, Florence; Frederick, Jackie; Pretty, Orlen; Garmon, Delsie; Glazik, Eugene; Gridin, Boh; Heichcr, Bob; Horridge, Bob; Hudgens, Patricia; Johnson, Lois. Tourth Rote: Jones, Merritt; Joyce, Carol; Kaiser, Glenn; Keefe, Norman; Kelly, John; Kingston, Bob; Kirby, Doris; Linder, Mary; Marron, Joe; Mell, Barbara. Fifth Row: Miller, Betty; Nelson, Sue; Painter, Eva; Parsons, Richard; Peters, Emily; Peterson, Carol; Peterson, Kina; Rutledge, Carolyn; Saldeen, Allan; Saldeen, Arland. Sixth Row: Saldeen, Marilyn; Seibring, Roland; Smelser, Sarah; Smith, Audrey; Spencer, Marilyn; Stevenson, Wavnc; Swan, Ronald; Swanfelt, Carol; Tappan, Barbara; Thompson, Carl. Seventh Row: Turner, Patty; Turner, Ronnie; Walker, Richard; Watts, Sue; Williams, Jo; Whowell, Bill; Zabel, Ed. Absent: Buchfinch, Joseph; Norling. Bob; Richardson, Vince; Smith. Henry; Terrell, Howard; Swett, Jon; Trickel, Patricia. Everyone in P. C. H. S. is encouraged to take part in as many extra-curricular activities as he is interested in and his schedule permits. Joining these various organizations can prove to be enjoyable as well as beneficial. ActitUtieA, Junior Play Cast Student Gounod Adviser: Mr. E. H. “Buck” Schroth Officers: President—Sally Burton First Vice-President—Rita Arnold Second Vice-President—Jack Shilts Secretary-Treasurer—Beverly Hamm Activities: Conventions: District November 22, 1947 at Clinton, Illinois State (Officers only) April 2 and 3, 1948 at Peoria, Illinois Movies: Panel Discussions and Programs: Held in Friday assemblies School Citizenship Cleanliness Sportsmanship Parties: Freshmen week in September Homecoming in October All school parties felue and Qold Adviser: Miss Lela Short Staff: Editor—Joan Tibby News Editor—Marilyn Kuntz Music Editor—Mary Lou McDannell Sports Editor—Dottie Johnson Production Manager—Beverly Hartman Proof readers—Marilyn Shilts, Pat Millos Inquiring Reporter—Elaine Kroon Exchange Manager—Pat Hudgens Mimeoscoper—June Ford Typist—Marilyn Swanson Mimeographers—Joan Stagen, Lela Copeland, Marilyn Saldeen, Barbara Tappan, Rose Graham, Virginia Northrop Publication: Issued bi-weekly Features: Essays, class news, parties, activities, school news, and student surveys. q. A. Adviser: Miss Elaine Anderson Chapter Mother: Mrs. Harley Jones Officers: President—Marilyn Shilts Vice-President—Marjorie Hendershott Secretary—Ruth Palmberg Treasurer—Joyce Anderson Historian—Alyce Mae Riggle Parliamentarian—Bette Thomas Events: Installation of officers in September Christmas party in honor of the faculty Valentine party with Buckley Chapter as guests Observation of “Triple C Week” Presented awards to the most courteous, cooperative and considerate girl and boy, Barbara Redenius and Jewell Brown. Style show in May to entertain the Mothers Projects: Two boxes were presented to the hospital for Christmas Money was donated to the Morrow family of Danville Lunch stand was operated at the home basketball games Donation was made to the new living room center of the Home Economics Department 4Z. A. Adviser : Mr. Robert Rohlfing Officers: President—Robert Rasmus Secretary—Eugene Swenson Treasurer—Dwight Rutledge Reporter—Charles Rutledge Sentinel—Don Hartman Activities: Contour staking contest at Sibley in September International Harvester show at Soldier’s Field in Chicago Showing by several members at International Livestock Exposition Showing by fourteen members at the Sectional F. F. A. Fair at Milford in August Pruning of fruit trees and shrubs All day project tour Field trip to the University of Illinois Parent and Son Banquet Playing of basketball after the night meetings Selling of popcorn at all home games MiMc Director: Mr. A. John McKinney Organizations: Concert Band—Monday, Wednesday, Friday Swing Band—Tuesday, Thursday Vocalists—Betty Good Joan Stevens A Cappella Choir—Tuesday, Thursday Girls’ Chorus—Monday Freshman Chorus—Wednesday Activities: Two Formal Concerts—December 8, 1947 March 24, 1948 Contests: Local—March 7, 1948 Piano: First—Donald Elliott Second—Marilyn Frederick District—April 3, 1948 Instrumental solos: First—Shirley Bonnen, Piccolo and flute; Marianne Whowell, clarinet and tenor saxa-phone; Doug Given, trombone; Janet Weaver, alto saxophone; Mary Lou McDannell, oboe; Carol Peterson and Dottie Johnson, French horn; Donald Elliott and Marilyn Frederick, piano. Second—Mary Lou McDannell, string bass; Robert Olson, cornet; Cynthia Swanson, flute. Vocal solos: First—Doug Given, boy’s medium voice; Joy Lundberg, girl’s medium voice; Carl Lind, boy’s low voice; John Samuelson, boy’s high voice. Second—Dottie Johnson, girl’s low voice; Rodney Pctterson, boy’s medium voice. Ensembles: First—Girls’ junior-senior octette; girls’ freshman-sophomore octette; boys’ octette; trombone quartet; flute quartet. Second—Saxaphone quartet; mixed clarinet quartet; brass sextet; French horn quartet; freshman-sophomore clarinet quartet; junior-senior clarinet quartet. District—April 10, 1948 First—A Cappella Choir First—Girls’ Chorus State—April 30 and May 1, 1948 TOP—GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB CENTER—A CAPPELLA BOTTOM—FRESHMAN CHORUS Hand The Concert Band, which is composed of 72 grade and high school students, made its first appearance last fall at the Homecoming Game. Led by a corps of 22 baton twirlers, it gave a colorful between-haIves performance. These twirlers who were trained by Carol Peterson, the drum majorette, also performed at the Regional Tournament. Under the capable direction of Mr. John McKinney, the band presented two formal concerts. Several young musicians were featured at these concerts, and presented solos with band accompaniment. The Swing Band was constantly in demand this year to play for school parties, and community functions. Expanded in size, this popular organization was composed of four trumpets, four trombones, three tenor saxes, four alto saxes, drum, “bull” fiddle, and piano. Every dance band has a vocalist, and ours boasted two. Betty Good, sang the “sweet” tunes, and Joan Stevens, the novelty numbers in her original style. The dance band played for the basketball games, school parties, the hospital and Woman’s Club benefit show “Hi Ho Rio,” and the American Legion party. ClaAA, PlcufA, fjuHi i Play Comedy in three acts. Presented on November 14 and 15, 1947 Directed by Miss Veronica Hart “Meet the Middletons” Allen Middleton Myra............ Johnny.......... Mary Marvin..... Teddy........... Merle Potter.... Elinore......... Bobby Haines.... Hector.......... Gladys.......... Edwin Westrate.. Cynthia......... Enid Oakley..... .....Jim Swinney Marianne Whowell ..Stanley Cornelison Mary Ann Cookson .........Pat Steiner ...Stuart Hickerson .........Pat Millos ........Doug Given .....Kenneth Ogle .....Dottie Johnson ...Alan Thompson ........Joan Tibby .....Marilyn Shilts Seruosi Play Comedy in three acts. Presented on May 14 and 15, 1948 Directed by Miss Veronica Hart “Suddenly It Was May” Professor Moss Gresham........................John Samuelson Lucretia Grove.............................Beverly Kennedy Professor Pendergast Terrant.......Arnold Burklund Avis Terrant...............................Marilyn Swanson Barry Boniface..............................Hubert Carlson Dagmar White...............................Shirley Bonnen Mrs. Tallulah White.................Lois Hileman Hal Stoddard........................Daryl Wolfe Lulu Bright.........................Bette Thomas Vida Vaughan........................Phyllis Pickett Betty Darling...................Betty Buhrmaster Torchy Shapiro..................Marilyn Frederick JlatUi Club SocLgIUoA. JlatUta Adviser: Miss Lela Short Officers: FIRST SEMESTER: President—Pat Millos Vice-President—Dottie Johnson Secretary—Joy Lundberg Treasurer—Elaine Kroon SECOND SEMESTER: President—Bob Duncan Vice-President—Marilyn Kuntz Secretary—Larry Duffin Treasurer—Charles Tagg Motto: Non nobis sed omnibus (Not for ourselves, but for all) Qualifications: Open to all students who are now taking Latin or have already taken it, and who are interested in furthering their knowledge of ancient Roman civilization. The athletic folder for 1947-1948 closely follows the progress of the P. C. H. S. sports program. Interscholastic and intramural schedules promote the physical development and sportsmanship of all participants and fans. Although Paxton High is not always victorious, her teams and their followers accept defeat as true sportsmen should. Athletic . LEFT TO RIGHT—Eugene Schroth, Assistant Coach; Charles Galbreath, Football and Track Coach; John Shaw, Basketball Coach. fyoothall FOOTBALL—VARSITY The 1947 varsity season opened at Gilman. Displaying a fighting spirit, the “Mustangs” won by a score of 27 to 0. In the next five games the team won two, lost two, and tied one. The fiinal game of the season, which was with Gibson City, resulted in a hard-to-take 13 to 6 defeat. The captain for the year was Dwight Rutledge, who also received the recognition of being on Honorable Mention for All State by vote through the News Gazette. The lettermen for the season were Dean Tieman, Gene Van Antwerp, John Martin, Ed Nuss, “Chuck” Rutledge, Dwight Rutledge, Russell Beatty, John Lee, “Stan” Cornelison, Allen Gustafson, Charles Cookson, Jim Swinney, Eugene Swenson, Bill Sandstedt, Howard Robertson, Bill Fox, Don Burgrabe, and managers Arland Saldeen and Bob Dye. SCORES Paxton 27 Gilman 0 Paxton 6 Rantoul 20 Paxton 0 Watseka 40 Paxton 7 Onarga 7 Paxton 20 LeRoy 0 Paxton 27 Farmer City 7 Paxton 7 Onarga Military 21 Paxton 6 Gibson City 13 FOOTBALL—FRESH-SOPH Coach Schroth’s “Colts” turned in a very fine season for 1947. This year they played six games, opening their season with a 13 to 6 decision over Rantoul. The boys continued by winning their next three games and then tying with Onarga Military. They dropped their last game to Rantoul. SCORES Paxton 13 Rantoul 6 Paxton 7 Champaign Junior High School 0 Paxton 13 Gibson City 6 Paxton 19 Watseka 0 Paxton 13 Onarga Military 13 Paxton 7 Rantoul 20 • W4 ■ i.Jm k U41 4 41, U IL , . fp+pli V t 32 2? __ cZ b3 63 “ oc SL 5 ,c � M feU i8 i2 � - i •■ . g‘iVl� 2_ Qa'iJzetb.cill The coaching staff of P. C. H. S. was reorganized this year. John Shaw coached the varsity Mustangs; “Buck” Schroth assisted by training the “Colts.” Fox, Van Antwerp, and Tieman were the returning lettermen. Promoted from the reserves of 1947 were Shinker, Cornelison, Nelson, Shilts, and Anderson. Adams and Stevens advanced from the ’48 reserves to play varsity ball. Brady returned to the squad after a year at Onarga Military. Three of the home games highlighted the season. The Watseka game of December 12, a 38-37 Mustang victory was outstanding. One of the most welcomed victory of the season was the 40-38 decision over our traditional rival, Rantoul. As a climax the Mustangs played one of the finest games against Urbana in the Regional Tournament. We lost the game, but the spirit and fine play at the end of the season indicated their progress and excellent coaching by Mr. Shaw. Basketball Scores: V ’arsity Fresh-Soph We They We They Dec. 2 Buckley Here 20 30 18 33 Dec. 5 Gilman There 53 38 36 32 Dec. 9 Urbana There 32 37 24 41 Dec. 12 Watseka Here 38 37 28 36 Dec. 16 Rantoul Here 38 42 24 29 Dec. 19 LeRoy There 42 48 41 33 Jan. 9 Hoopeston There 25 77 19 35 Jan. 10 Univ. High There 41 42 24 25 Jan. 13 Gibson City Here 37 57 21 22 Jan. 16 Onarga Military Here 45 49 19 38 Jan. 30 Melvin Here 57 45 21 37 Feb. 3 Hoopeston Here 44 63 23 37 Feb. 6 Rantoul Here 40 38 28 38 Feb. 10 Rankin Here 64 46 27 28 Feb. 13 Watseka There 33 45 32 43 Feb. 17 Onarga Military There 29 59 32 47 Feb. 20 LeRoy Here 50 43 24 51 Feb. 21 Danville There 31 58 39 63 Feb. 24 Gibson City There 47 59 22 47 Feb. 27 Gilman Here 58 44 44 20 COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Roberts 27 29 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT: Urbana 51 44 The “Colts’ ” winning average was lowered by the loss of several of their key men to the first squad. Even though this was a great loss to them, they felt that this was their way of contributing to the school, since they serve as approving ground for the varsity players. Most of the “Colts” were without previous experience so deserve a lot of credit for their cooperation and hard work throughout a season with few victories. tiacJz Track for 1947 consisted of four varsity meets and two Freshman-Sophomore meets. The Freshman-Sophomore squad won both of their meets. The varsity squad, in a triangular meet, placed second. They won both of their dual meets, defeating Onarga Military and Gibson City. In the Wauseca League meet, Paxton came out with fourth place. Lettermen for the 1947 season were Bud Merrimac, John Cameron, John Lee, Don Alexander, Bob Cottrell, “Chuck” Rutledge, Stan Cornelison, Gene Van Antwerp, Jack Shilts, Larry Blue, Bill Anderson, Kenny Anderson, and Russell Beatty. ClteenleadesiA. P. C. H. S. fans really don’t need an introduction to our cheerleaders. Joan Stevens, a Senior, (center of the picture) is the veteran of the group; Carol Joyce (left in the picture) is a Freshman; and, Barbara Swick, a transfer form Loda High School, is a Sophomore. The trio deserves credit for their novel pep sessions presented in our assembles. Their enthusiasm encouraged both our teams and their fans. Intramurals, after a successful introductory year, have taken a definite place in our school program. The activities, which are held during the noon hour, give pleasure to the spectators and are a valuable lesson in good sportsmanship to those who participate. The season opened with basketball and later was followed by volleyball. The basketball tournament, a double “round Robin” was won by Fox’s “Fizzles” who were undefeated through out the season. As the REFLECTOR goes to press, the “champs” of the volleyball and free-throw tournaments have not as yet been announced. There are always those pictures, activities, and personnel that cannot be placed under specific classifications. However, they too, are very important in our lives at P. C. H. S., and are filed in the miscellaneous folder. Miscellaneous ...........Su nijjicant SfOe-ntl HOMECOMING COURT OF HONOR in (left to right) Barbara Swick; Carolyn Rutledge; Carol Johnson, Queen; Dwight Rutledge, King; Janet Weaver. P. G. S. Galesu asi 1947 SEPTEMBER 2—There was a mad rush to secure the desired locker. 3—Our first class sessions made us realize that there was work ahead of us. Several new faculty faces greeted us. 4—Acquainting ourselves with school routine made our first class meetings busy ones. 9—What entertainment! The Freshmen were initiated. 15—The F. F. A. initiated its new members. 19—How wonderful! A holiday for Teachers’ Institute. The P. C. H. S. grid season opened with a game at Gilman. 26—Our football team clashed with Rantoul's. After the game the Freshmen were feted at a Welcome Party. OCTOBER 2—The Frosh-Soph football squad played its first game with C. J. H. S. 3—The Varsity bowed to Watseka. 6—Frosh-Soph squad versus Rantoul squad for supremacy. Junior play tryouts caused much excitement. 7—Final play tryouts were scheduled. 8—Individual and group picture taking for the REFLECTOR was trying for all. 9—Programs and discussion brought the classes to theii home rooms for a meeting. The O. H. S. eleven challenged our varsity to four quarters. 10—Our first six weeks carried a full schedule. It ended, however, with a vacation for Teachers’ Institute. 13—The Frosh-Soph played a life rival. Drummer. 16—The Homecoming Pep Rally filled all with the spirit to win. 17—Liberated again! Teachers’ Visiting Day enabled the decorating committee to do an excellent job for the party. We won our Homecoming game with LeRoy, so oui-party was even gayer. The crowning of the King and Queen highlighted the party. 21— Frosh-Soph squad played Watseka. 22— The Student Council presented the movie “Bruce Smith of Minnesota. ’ 24 P. C. H. S. eleven played Farmer City. 30 OMS battled our Frosh-Soph team. 31—A “Crime Does not Pay’’ movie was shown in assembly. The OMS varsity met our team on our field. NOVEMBER 3—Frosh-Soph played a return game with Rantoul. 7—Our grid season closed with the annual battle of rivals—P. C. H. S. and Pufuli ubtasiy.............. Drummer. 8- The early birds received the best seats for the Junior play. 10—Basketball fellows began hard practice session. 11—The school was closed for Armistice Day. 13—Our monthly class meetings presented new business. 14, 15—“Meet the Middletons” drew large crowds both nights. 20—The end of the second six weeks brought those dreaded tests. 26—“Duke of Westpoint,” a movie, was the Student Council assembly program. 27. 28—Eat and sleep! Those were the Thanksgiving vacation objectives. DECEMBER 2— First on our basketball schedule was Buckley. 3—To put us “in the know” a movie on basketball rules was shown in assembly. 5—The Mustangs met the Gilman five on Gilman's floor. 8—The A Cap-pella Choir and the Concert Band presented their annual Christmas concert. 9—The P. C. H. S. varsity did some hard playing against Urbana. 11—As usual, class meetings were busy. 12—The basketball team played Watseka. 16—Names were drawn for the school Christmas party. Santa arrived to give out presents at our Christmas party. What fun! We played the LeRoy cagers. This day was welcomed, for it marked the beginning of the two week Christmas recess. 1948 JANUARY 5—All good things must end, and our vacation did just this. 7—A movie, “The Swiss Family Robinson.” was presented in assembly. 8—With the semester drawing to a close, our class meetings were especially busy. 9—The second movie on Crime was shown to the student body. The basketball schedule found P. C. H. S. waging a game against Hoopeston. 10—The varsity played Uni. High and we were guests at their school dance. 12—In connection with the March of Dimes, a picture on polio was shown to the assembly. 13— The Mustangs met their old rivals, the Drummer Greyhounds. 15. 16—Our brains were w'eary after taking our first-semester exams. 16—The OMS cadets came to P. C. H. S. for a ball game and a party afterwards. 19—A new leaf was turned over with the beginning of the second semester. 20—The Ford County Tourney opening spread excitement and anticipation among all concerned. 22—Heartaches and confinement! Report cards came out. We played our Tourney game with Roberts. 23—The varsity played Drummer for the Tourney consolation. 27—The new janitor, Mr. Louis Gregerson arrived. 28—Octette members were announced. 29—The F.H.A. initiated its new club members. 30—The Melvin team played P .C. H. S. on our floor. FEBRUARY 3— Our basketball team played Hoopeston here. 6—Student Council members con- ducted a forum in assembly on keeping our school clean. Rantoul made a return basketball visit. 9—The preliminary speech contest was held. 10—The Rankin-Paxton game was played here. 11—What a scramble to get a guidance instructor! 12 —In honor of Lincoln we had a welcomed holiday. 13—The Watseka ball game was contested on their floor. 16—Groups met with their guidance teachers for their conference instructions. 17—We played OMS on their floor. 19—Monthly class meetings were held. 20—The Mustangs were victorious over LeRoy and the party afterwards was well attended. 21—Our annual game with Danville was scheduled. 24—-We met Gibson City on their floor. 27— With the end of our fourth six weeks we recalled what a full period it had been. Triple C Week ended with the presentation of the F. H. A. awards in assembly. Our last scheduled game of the cage season was with Gilman and we won! 28-—The District Speech contest was held in Milford. MARCH 1—A movie on Lincoln was shown to the student body. 2 -Paxton played Urbana on the first night of the Regional Tourney. 3, 4. 5—Tourney games were exciting. 9— Puff! Puff! Track practice began. 11 — Class meetings found the Seniors being measured for their caps and gowns. 13— The sectional Speech contest was held in Champaign. 16—The movie ‘‘Captain Caution” was presented to the assembly. 18, 19—A few lucky ones attended the State Basketball Tourney. 24—The Music De- partment presented its annual Spring Concert. 25, 26—The long-awaited Easter vacation arrived. What joy! APRIL 3—Those who participated in the district solo and ensemble music contest at Clinton came out on top. 9—Just six more weeks of school left! The F. F. A. members held their banquet at the High School. 10—The A Cappella choir and the Girls’ Glee Club made a fine showing in the District contest. 14—The Student Council presented a movie in assembly. 15—Class meetings were full for all. 23. 24—Our Student Council officers attended the State Convention at Peoria. 30—P. C. H. S. musicians were pretty nervous at the State Music Contest in Charleston. MAY 1—The State Music contest came to a close. 7—Trackmen did their best in the District meet. “Glad rags” and orchestra music! Yes, the Junior-Senior banquet and prom arrived. 11—Athletic and literary letters were awarded at an evening program. 13— The last class meetings were spent in cleaning the slate of all old business. 14, 15— The Senior class presented the comedy ‘‘Suddenly It Was May.” 19—A gay time was had by all on Class Day. The Wauseca League Track Meet was a big event. 23— The Seniors made their first appearance in their caps and gowns at the Baccalaureate services. 26—Commencement exercises saw the Class of '48 quietly close the file of its high school life. 26. 27 How those underclassmen suffered through their last semester exams. 28 Hurrah! Summer vacation! GIgM. Will We, the Senior Class of 1948, having reached the fateful day of our exodus, wish to bequeath the following qualities which we no longer will need to those of you who are to remain in P. C. H. S. We hope these bequests will in some measure compensate you, our survivors, for the extreme loss which we know you will feel. We wish it to be implicitly understood that we are of sound mind and that every bequest has been made in the spirit of good will. I, Elinore Albrecht, will my irresponsibility to Joan Tibby. I, Wanda Anderson, will my motto, “I always get my man” to Sally Pricer. I, Rita Arnold, will my executive ability to Alyce Sheehan. I, Russell Beatty, will my great strength to “Bud” Engdahl. I, Betty Berg, will my natural curls to Pat Steiner. I, Shirley Bonnen, will my chair in band to Elaine Kroon. I, Jerry Brady, will my OMS friends to John Lee. I, Betty Buhrmaster, will my typing speed to Don Brinegar. I, Arnold Burklund, will my driving technique to Bill Henry. 1, Arlys Burklund, will my short locks to Marianne Whowell. I, Sally Burton, will my ability to “herd” a Ford to Bill Anderson. I, Hubert Carlson, will my power of concentration to Sue Watts. 1, Charles Cookson, will my physique to Dave Holton. 1, Lela Copeland, will my courage to speak my mind to “Tippy” Dye. 1, June Ford, will my carefully tended tresses to Betty Anderson. I, Jo Ann Frederick will my infectious laughter to Katie Thilmony. I, Marilyn Frederick, will my keyboard capers to Francis Larimer. I, Regina Garmon, will my quiet manner to Bill Shinker. 1, George Gentry, will my weekends to “Slugger” Swenson. I, Rose Graham, will my bookeeping knowledge to Jack Shilts. 1, Allen Gustafson, will my football letter to “Deadhorse” Heicher. I, Beverly Hartman, will my fondness for square dancing to Margaret Harrington. I, Lois Hileman, will my peaches and cream complexion to Ruth Palmberg. I, Phyllis Hinton, will my love of the out-of-doors to “Newt” Hickerson. I, Carol Johnson, will my petiteness to Jim Wilson. 1, Mary Lou Johnson, will my place in the music department to Lucille Nelson. I, Verna Jones, will my gracious manner to “Chuck” Tagg. I, Beverly Kennedy, will my love for gossip and conversations in general to Harriet Baker. I, Donna King, will my easily ruffled temper to Bob Olson. I, Jean Kingren, will my tumbling ability and fondness for P.E. to Gloria Galbreath. I, Carl Lind, will my girl-shyness to Rodney Petterson. I, Billie Jean Logan, will my ability to bluff in class to Mary Ann Cookson. I, Gordon Lundeen, will my quiet manner and soft voice to Edward Zabel. I, Edward Nuss, will my lack of interest in the fairer sex to “Chick” Duffin. I, Harold Nuss, will my “beanpole” look to Paul Graham. I, Alfred Olson, will my not so regular attendance to Tom Tavenner. I, Dottie Parker, will my quiet and courteous manner to Bev Hamm. I, Palmon Peterson, will my name “Palmon” to Truman Swan. I, Phyllis Pickett, will my unfailing punctuality to Doug Given. I, Boh Rasmus, will my Packard to Gene Hardy. I, Barbara Redenius, will my well-filled date hook to Betty Good. I, Jerry Riggle, will my interest in the finer (?) indoor sports to Jim Swinney. I, Dwight Rutledge, will my ability to get along with Miss Bear to my brother “Chuck”. 1, John Samuelson, will my thoughtlessness to Carol Peterson. I, Don Rogers, will my ready blush to Don Fancher. I, Joan Stagen, will my seemingly endless flow of energy to “Moose” Hendrickson. I, Joan Stevens, will my pep and energy, particularly while cheering, to Barbara Swick. I, Cynthia Swanson, will my giggle to Janet Chappelle. I, Marilyn Swanson, will my interest in Rantoul to Dottie Johnson. I, Norma Sypult, will my friendly smile to Miss Hart. I, Stanley Tagg, will all my mathematical and scientific knowledge to John Martin. I, Margaret Tappan, will my ability to see the funny side of life and to appreciate a good joke to Miss Rasmussen. I, Everett Terrell, will my knowledge of world affairs to Miss Bear. I, Bette Thomas, will my unlimited supply of anecdotes to Delmar Ehmen. I, Daryl Wolfe, will my height to Wayne Stevenson. I, Margaret Woodworth, will my neatness to Kenny Ogle. I, Nelle Rose Young, will my secure future to Phyllis Bentley. We, the Class of 1948, will our sincerest sympathy to Mr. Swinney at the loss of our presence. And now with a clear conscience, we depart for the world beyond, leaving this document as our last will and testament. Signed Class of 1948, P. C. H. S. Witnesses: Miss Irene Bear Mr. John Shaw (FATE’S FILE) Do you believe in Fate? Perhaps you are like a lot of people; you joke about Fate instead of seriously believing in her. If I were to tell you that I had encountered Fate you, no doubt, would not believe me. I’m going to tell you my story anyway. It happened just this spring when Illinois was having its share of tornadoes. I was returning from Gibson City to Paxton on Route 9. Suddenly I became terrified, for 1 realized that a funnel shaped cloud was whirling directly toward me. Luckily I was just approaching the bridge over the dredge ditch south of Perdueville. I stopped my car to take refuge beneath the bridge. Hurdling a fence, I slid down the steep bank to what I thought was safety. Naturally my fear was increased when the swirling mass dipped under the bridge and a mysterious voice which seemed to come from within the funnel called my name. The raucous voice was that of a cruel, scornful woman. In a weak voice I asked who was calling my name. The voice indignantly answered that she was Fate, and that I mus accompany her. My pleadings only increased her wrath, and she became very impatient with me. Realizing that I could not escape her, 1 made an attempt to bargain with her. Finally she agreed to show me what was in her file for my 1948 classmates since I was delaying her schedule. Swiftly we crossed land and water for Fate was due in a Turkish harem. On our arrival we saw both joy and sorrow. The master, John Samuelson, was made unhappy by Fate’s presence. Fate had struck, causing his favorite maiden to die. The remaining females rejoiced, because they knew that one of them would now be honored as John’s favorite. As 1 looked at the harem, I realized what a dirty trick Fate had played on John. Each maiden was extremely ugly and weighed over two hundred pounds. John’s favorite had weighed four hundred fifty pounds, and it was said that she died of old age and rheumatism. On the return trip to the United States we stopped at the great Concert Hall in Vienna where the world famous “Blow Hard” Symphony Orchestra was appearing. The orchestra, featuring Shirley Bonnen as flute soloist and under the direction of Mary Lou Johnson, was giving a superb performance. Fate having completed her duties in Europe, whisked me over the ocean and we entered the United States by way of New York City. We dropped in a spacious penthouse where I found Rita Arnold busier than a bee. Rita had decided that her home was too quiet and had started a day nursery. Certainly Fate didn’t think of the welfare of the pedestrians when she guided Beverly Kennedy into the taxi service. Beverly owned the “Guarantee Nothing” Buick Taxi Company whose headquarters were in Philadelphia. We made a quick trip to see how the owner was doing. Upon seeing that the head cabbies were Bob Rasmus and Arnold Burklund, I wasn’t surprised at the company’s motto, “We’ll get you where you’re going—dead or alive.” On our way to Florida, Fate decided to visit the famous Illinois Republican Senator, Joan Stevens, in Washington, D. C. I was not surprised to learn that Senator Stevens had set a world’s record in filibustering; she talked for two weeks without stopping and took the least number of breaths ever recorded. In Palm Beach, Florida, Fate pointed out a mammoth estate. She told me it was the home of the inventors of the latest development in telegraphy that had revolutionized communication. I was surprised to learn that this fame and fortune belonged to Jo Ann Frederick and Billie Jean Logan. Fate next whisked off into the West and the wild open spaces. I recognized the “hills” of Colorado as we passed them. Tucked away in a valley was an expansive dude ranch. As we came nearer I was able to see the name, “Drybone Den”. Fate informed me that the dude ranch was owned and managed by Carl Lind who originally excluded women from his haven. He changed his policy, however, when he hired Phyllis Hinton as his head wrangler. All the secretarial work of the ranch was done by Jean Kingren. Marilyn Swanson, who completed some extensive research work on a miracle drug to cure Monday morning “blues”, was recuperating at the Colorado Ranch under the care of ranch nurse, Dottie Parker. Practically all of Carl’s advertising was done over the “Horsey Tales” program, featuring Bette Thomas. The program was on station N-E-I-G-H at three o’clock in the morning. From Colorado we went to Las Vegas, Nevada, to drop in at the well-known “Silk Hat” pool hall. The brilliancy of the “Silk Hat” was something to see. The owner, Jerry Riggle, was instructing a class on sure-shot pool technique. While traveling, I had noticed the advertisements of the “Mitey Muscle Building” club in Chicago. When 1 inquired about it, Fate said that she would take me there. Manager Stanley Tagg was doing a gigantic business. As we breezed through the outer office, 1 noticed that the receptionist’s desk was occupied by Sally Burton. Sally seemed to be enjoying her job. In the training room I found trainers, Ed Nuss, Charles Cookson, and Harold Nuss, busy giving a customer’s muscles a workout. Barbara Redenius, a newspaper columnist, was conducting a forum in Chicago on the subject, “The Problems of the Lovelorn and Their Solutions” and we stopped to listen a while. While we were in Chicago, Fate said we might as well whirl by the “Super Speed Secretarial School.” The secretaries-to-be were toiling under the excellent training of Betty Buhrmaster and Lois Hileman. The “We Find It; You Name It” travel agency of Indianapolis, Indiana, was quite busy when Fate and I paid it a visit. The managers, I discovered, were those travel experts, Verna Jones, Arlys Burklund, and Phyllis Pickett. Their tours were conducted by Rose Graham, Margaret Woodworth, and Regina Garmon. We blew through a special train stopped on the tracks while we were on our way to the next stop. Here I found Russell Beatty, who was on a speaking tour of the United States for the Wildlife Conservation Bureau. Timidly Fate and I entered the home of Albert Einstein. At the time Einstein and his assistant, Hubert Carlson, were working on an ultra-new mathematical and scientific theory and demanded that they not be disturbed. We sped swiftly on. Fate chuckled for the first time when she told me our next stop was her favorite place for recreation. It was the “Crack-Up” aircraft corporation which was noted for all the latest developments in aviation. Co-owners Gordon Lundeen, Allen Gustafson, and Palmon Peterson were in consultation with their chief designer, Daryl Wolfe. Seeing that I was beginning to tire from my journey, Fate led me to the “Sir and Chat” ice cream shop. I smiled when I saw the “The Place Where Penniless Friends Meet” was operated by Wanda Anderson and Norma Sypult. Fate told me that the girls owned such a thriving business that they had to hire four assistants for their head bookkeeper, Elinore Albrecht. A block from the “Sit and Chat” was the “Frizzly Top” beauty parlor. June Ford and Nelle Rose Young, the top hairdressers, were busy creating new hair styles when Fate and I dropped in. Our last stop, Fate said, would take some time. As we entered Perdueville, I was sure my eyes deceived me. Perdueville was a large city! I was not surprised at the city’s rapid growth when I saw Perdueville University. P. U. was founded by Margaret Tappan and Cynthia Swanson. The crowded campus was readily understandable when I saw the Faculty Roster. History and civics students were fortunate enough to be taught by Donna King. The science professor, Don Rogers, has cost the university a considerable sum of money since his experimentations with explosives. Two well-known artists, Joan Stagen and Beverly Hartman, direct the girls’ tumbling classes. Students desiring expert music training swarmed to P. U. for instruction under Marilyn Frederick. P. U. athletes were assured excellent coaching. With a football and track coach like Dwight Rutledge and basketball coaches like Jerry Brady and Everett Terrell, P. U. could be nothing but outstanding in athletics. Commercial instructor, Lela Copeland, has graduated many efficient secretaries. Betty Berg, house mother for one of the girls’ dorms, was busy cleaning house. Those students on probation were carefully guided to high scholastic standing by Probation Officer George Gentry. A short distance from the campus was the “P. U. Bacon and Egg farm,” managed by Carol Johnson and her husband. I saw Alfred Olson experimenting with some new plants in the university greenhouse. Fate told me that he was taking his master’s degree in floriculture. P. U. certainly impressed me as a fine school. The University suddenly seemed to whirl before my eyes and my head began to spin. The last thing I remember was the voice of Fate saying, “No one escapes me.” When things cleared, I was rather surprised to find myself still under the bridge looking up at the clear blue sky. But where was the bridge? The tornado must have carried it away! I staggered to my feet with difficulty. 1 was conscious that my head seemed unusually large, and upon investigation, 1 found a big lump on my forehead. Of course, as I said in the beginning, you will no doubt have your own ideas about my story. As for me, I still say that it was a trick of Fate. ; • SPECIALIZED PUNNING AND ENGRAVING SERVICE I 0 R YEARBOOK SUMS PRINTED BY Tin-: Stevens Printing Company ’ v'- -v jim i 0SMt mM- ■ ■••■ •