Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1960 volume:

tlilOUCjlt applied leatnincj Students lie 2 o| Paxton tti(jli Plepate Cl Petted TomoMow We iTicc) New equipment was purchased for the Science department to bring our laboratory up to date. The class of 1958 present-ed the school with a new public address system. A Braun Hobby Electronic Photo-Flash was given the Publications Department by the class of 1959. 4 out The Ditto Machine was donated to the school in memory of Maude Gracen, a former teacher of Paxton High. We are indeed grateful to the Rotary Club for helping us to obtain a scoreboard for the athletic field. 5 We 'follow Basic Here in the office many students begin their day at Paxton High. After filling out absentee or tardy forms, they go to the gymnasium for the regular morning assembly. 6 Routines Home room: After assembly we go to our home rooms to make last minute preparations for the day. First hour: As well as enriching our minds, we also build better bodies through participation in Physical Education classes. Second hour: Some of our more ambitious students spend much of their time studying Spanish. Third hour: The sophomores are studying and trying to pass World History, one of their required courses. Fourth hour: High school is quite new for the freshmen, but they seem to be coming quite accustomed to the usal routine in their English I class. Lunch: After the noon bell has rung, the students pass through the halls to the cafeteria where they enjoy a well-balanced meal. Fifth hour: Office Occupations A few of our commercial students are working in offices and applying the knowledge they have acquired. Diversified Occupations Some of our students are employed in local businesses where they are learning the trade that they plan to enter. Sixth hour: Taking an advanced mathematics course, such as Trigonometry, takes a lot of studying but is well worth the effort. Seventh hour: Various experiments are performed in our Chemistry classes. Eighth hour: Upon walking into the Typing room, we see some excellent typists at work, but then there are always some of us who aren’t quite so good. Going home: When the 3:30 bell rings, we all hurry home to relax and enjoy ourselves or to study. ublications In previous years, the BLUE AND GOLD and the REFLECTOR were published by two separate organizations. The BLUE AND GOLD was put out by a group of volunteer students who met once a week during the home room period. Members of the Senior class, chosen on the basis of grades and recommendations from the English and commercial departments, published the school year book. Revisions in the methods of financing the publications and changes in the qualifications for staff members necessitated the organization of the Publications Department. The REFLECTOR staff now consists of six students, two from each of the three upper classes. These students must have a “B” average in English and a recommendation from that department. The BLUE AND GOLD staff is also composed of six members, with the same qualifications as those on the REFLECTOR staff. Reorganization of the department brought a complete change in the financing of the two publications. The BLUE AND GOLD is supported solely by advertisements and subscriptions. All the classes and organizations now share in financing the REFLECTOR. Each share is determined by the number of pages in the book, the number of advertisements sold, and the amount of money taken in from the sale of mums, sweat shirts, underclass pictures, and the Reflectors. It is sincerely hoped that both students and faculty will show the interest and cooperation that are essential in the production of the BLUE AND GOLD and the REFLECTOR. 10 Blue and Gold Staff (top) Left to right—Ruth Ann Noble, Sandra Perry, Larry Smith, Karen Volden, Dorothy Bryant. Seated—Mr. Thornburgh, Mary Lynn Guy. Reflector Staff (bottom) Left to right—Jo Ellen Karr, Martha Martin, Tom Henson, Gayle Streff, Jeannie Thompson, Renelda Frump. Seated—Marcia Cambridge, Karen Unzicker. 11 Standing, left to right: Diane Short, Pete Silence, Loretta Rogers, Gloria Voorhees. Seated: Miss Bear, advisor, Sharon White. Combined $4f The combined staffs for both the BLUE AND GOLD and the REFLECTOR include business, advertising, and circulation managers, photographers, and typists. The business, advertising, and circulation staff is made up of three students, one from each of the upper classes. They are required to have a “C” average in all subjects and must be noted for their integrity and dependability. The two photographers must be recommended by the Photo Club sponsor or show proof of their ability. The two typists must receive the approval of the commercial department. 12 Out £,xclumcje Student For the past school year it has been our pleasure and privilege to have as our school mate, Michele Kessler, an exchange student from Thann, France. During this time, Michele has lived with Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur W. Sauer and their daughter Judy. Although Michele is a member of the Senior Class, she has made friends with all of the students. Her interesting French accent, a pair of twinkling black eyes, a ready smile and her willingness to be a part of school activities has won the heart of the entire student body of Paxton High School. She is an honorary member of Student Council and has served on various committees. In addition to her school activities, she has given many speeches in Paxton and neighboring towns. The student body of Paxton Community High School can be proud of its part in bringing an exchange student to our community. Through benefit parties and other fund raising projects, the students contributed over $370 to the American Field Service International Scholarships which sponsored 1,500 foreign students in the U. S. this year. Michele’s family, which consists of her parents, an older brother, and two younger sisters is sponsoring their second American exchange student this year. We know that we shall miss Michele when she leaves for her home in July, but we hope that she will take with her many happy memories of Paxton High School, the faculty and students she knew here. Bon Voyage, Michele! 13 CtctiOities initiation Freshman initiation was fun for all, even for the freshman, this year. The freshmen had to learn “I’m a Little Freshman”, and wear the customary green bow. Instead of the usual afternoon entertainment provided by the freshmen; it was a serious program to welcome them to our high school. Officers of several organizations talked to the freshmen. They told them about their organizations and how to become a member. After this program the freshmen became official members of Paxton High School. 16 flumoi- enioi cm “Twilight at Tara” was the theme of the Junior-Senior Prom held May 16, 1959. Amid a beautiful setting they danced to the music of Norm Beasley. A skit, “Obdiah,” a vocal sextet, and a humorous reading were presented by the Juniors during the program. Larry Barringer and Betsy Theobald were crowned king and queen of the gala affair. H omecomivuj The traditional parade of floats began the annual Homecoming festivities on Thursday evening, October 22. The parade made its way to Memorial Field for the snake dance where the cheerleaders burned the dummy and led the crowd in cheers. On October 23, alumni and students cheered the team on to a victory against Farmer City, by a score of 40 to 12. DANCE In an oriental setting, everyone danced to the music of Bob Norman and his band. Reigning as Queen of the 1959 Homecoming festivities was Barbara Bryant with football co-captain Larry Carlson as her escort. Alice Lee Fox was reigning Princess with co-captain Dick Hudachek as her escort. The remainder of the court was composed of queen candidate Karen Unzicker, escorted by Tom Morin, princess candidate Vivian Busboom, escorted by Ronnie Jones, and princess candidate Joan Unzicker, escorted by Bill Vaught. 18 The Sophomore float took first place with its slogan, “We’re Laying For Them.” “Here’s Your Quarter Back” was the slogan of the Senior float which took second place. The Junior float took third place with “Sour Grapes To the Farmers.” Fourth place was given to the Freshman float, “Plow Them Under.” iJ.unio'i Plaij Class Itybl Top row, left to right: Mr. Johnson, Roger Bixby, Jim Kingston, Mike Mullinax, Susan Johnston, Bonnie Mueller. Bottom row: Nancy Bolick, Gloria Voorhees, Jeannie Thompson, Alice Johnson. The junior play, “Act Your Age,” was presented November 13, in the high school auditorium. “Act Your Age” is a three act comedy revolving around two teen age girls who try to act older. The girls send socks to a couple of sailors, instead of to the Red Cross where they were supposed to go. Correspondence begins between the girls and the sailors. Finally, the boys come to see the girls. This results in complete chaos for the household and the entire Navy. The girls eventually return to being teenagers and the sailors return to their ship. Characters: Angy—Gloria Voorhees Jim—Jim Kingston Jerry—Jeannie Thompson Helga—Susan Johnston Cora—Alice Johnson Commander Stone—Roger Bixby Gadget—Mike Mullinax Sandra—Nancy Bolick Western Union Messenger—Bonnie Mueller 20 fluniol Pia j Cl ass c I 19S0 Standing, left to right: Mr. Johnson, director; Colleen Hudson, Barb Bryant, John Dorsey, Rose Ann Magnuson, Jack Hustedt, Karen Volden, Marsha Sandberg. Kneeling: Tom Morin, Karen Unzicker, Pete Silence, Sandy Fox, Jack Lierly. Seated: Patsy Workman, Delene Holliday, Sally Peterson. The class of 1960, under the direction of Mr. Ted Johnson, presented the hilarious comedy, “Nuts In May”, which centered around a teen-aged boy, Michael, the son of actress Cornelia Otis Skinner and her husband Alden. It seemed that Michael had become somewhat confused and had invited two girls to attend his mother’s opening night with him. The uproar created in the already-disturbed Skinner household provided a fun-filled evening of entertainment for all who attended the performance. Cornelia ...... Alden ......... Michael ....... Ethel ......... Isobel ........ Mary Ann ...... Shirley ....... Eve Carrington Janice O’Neill .. Watson O’Neill Victoria Shaw .. Mrs. Shaw ..... Maggie Dell ... Marty ......... Sam ........... Phelps ........ Cast ........................Marsha Sandberg .........................Larry Carlson ............................Tom Morin .......................Rose Magnuson .......................Colleen Hudson .............................Sandy Fox .........................Karen Volden .......................Delene Holliday .......................Barbara Bryant ..........................Jack Hustedt .........................Karen Unzicker .......................Patsy Workman .........................Sally Peterson ..........................John Dorsey ...........................Jack Lierly ..........................Pete Silence 21 Wcilz anc) Pla j Paxton High is not all play and no work. There are always those who work hard so the rest of us may have fun. Everyone loves the smell of hot popcorn at our home games, a barbecue dinner, the movies we see, the tree at Christmas time, and the music at a pep rally, but we sometimes forget those who work together for our benefit. 22 I eec L Gontest On February 20, the district speech contest was held at St. Joseph, Illinois. All entries in the contest were coached by Mr. Ted Johnson. The melodrama, “High Window”, was entered in the one-act play division. Making up its cast were Karen Unzicker who portrayed Emily Winthrop, John Dorsey as Walter Hodge, Rose Ann Magnuson as Judith Ware, Doug O’Hare as Stephen Craig, and Alice Lee Fox who played Linda Norton. Entered in the extemporaneous speaking class was Sondra Newman. Delene Holliday, who gave a serious reading, and Marsha Sandberg, who gave a humorous reading entered the reading division. Entered in the radio speaking division was John Dorsey, and Mariellen Anderson was entered in the oratorical declamation category. An entrant in the original oration classification was Renelda Frump, and Diane Short was entered in the verse reading division. The following ratings were received by the entrants. “High Window” received a fourth, Marsha Sandberg, a first, Mariellen Anderson a second, Delene Holliday a fourth, and Renelda Frump a fifth. Representing Paxton High School at the sectional speech contest, held on March 12 at Bloomington, were Marsha Sandberg and Mariellen Anderson. 23 Gtltlei 'football 26 as anc) 3 haallaadals Left to right: Larry Smith, Basketball; Vincent Zuchowski, Football and Track; Paul Thornburgh, Assistant Varsity Football; Marvin Hougland, Fresh-Soph; Dan Vinton, Freshman Football. Top Row: Vivian Busboom. Second Row, left to right: Donna Carlson, Diane Short. First Row: Barbara Bryant, Gloria Voorhees, Sandy Morrison. 27 Top Row. left to right: Coach Zuchowski, Larry Noble, Jack Hustedt, Tom Morin, Eddie Morris, Jack Lierly, Jerry Marshall, Coach Thornburgh. Second Row: Buster Fields, Roger Marshall, Warren Rollins, David Erickson, Bill Vaught, Larry Carlson, Ron Jones, Don Muller. First Row: Carl Hudson, Gary McCollough, Dick Marshall, Dave Linder, Dan Lawless, Dick Hudachek, Gayle Streff. Paxton High’s football team posted the best record since 1940 by finishing a highly successful season with a total of seven wins and only one loss! The fresh-soph team added to the victorious season with a record of six wins and one loss. The annual football banquet was held November 9, 1959 at the Middlecoff Inn. Emil Hesse, Sports Writer for the URBANA COURIER, was guest speaker for the event. Special awards were presented to Bill Vaught, “Most Valuable Player,” Tom Morin, “Most Improved Player;” Larry Noble, “Best Blocker;” and Ron Jones, “Best Tackier.” Dick Marshall and Bill Vaught were elected Cocaptains of the 1960 season. Coach Zuchowski then gave letters to the following boys: SENIORS: Larry Carlson Buster Fields Dick Hudachek Carl Hudson Jack Hustedt Ron Jones Dan Lawless Jack Lierly Dave Linder Jerry Marshall Roger Marshall Tom Morin Ed Morris Larry Noble Gayle Streff JUNIORS: Dave Erickson Kent Gilonski Gary McCullough Dick Marshall Don Muller Warren Rollins Bill Vaught 28 SOPHOMORES: Don Atkins Bill Campbell Wes Foster Phil Hudachek Pete Larson Dan Phillips Charles Richards Allan Rydell Larry Smith John Snyder Ed Zumwalt Top Row, left to right: Bill Seaman, Frank Drendel, David Berg, Wes Foster, Don Atkins, Stanley Johnson, Charles Johnson, Charles Richards, Terry Adkins, Larry Smith, Denny Darr, John Hanson, Coach Hougland. Second Row: Dick McCabe, Phil Rubarts, Phil Hudachek. Allan Rydell. Bob Rohlfing, John Snyder, Gary Kinney, Ronnie Walker, Joe Aired, Pete Larson, Marty Riemen-schneider, Kenny Reese. First Row: Dick Lindauer, Frank Whitman, Jon Whitcomb. Darrell Lee, Charles Morin, Terry Beland, Ed Zumwalt, Terry Hustedt, Gary Koester, Paul Hanson. The team placed second in Wauseca League play. Tom Morin, Larry Carlson, and Bill Vaught were awarded first string positions on the all-conference team. Dave Erickson, Buster Fields, Dick Hudachek, Jack Hustedt, Ron Jones, Jack Lierly, Dick Marshall, Ed Morris, and Larry Noble were given honorable mention on the all-conference team. VARSITY SCORES: Paxton 13 Paxton 26 Paxton 34 Paxton 40 Paxton 6 Paxton 40 Paxton 39 Paxton 20 Lexington 7 Oakwood 0 Hoopeston 0 Rantoul 0 Watseka 27 Farmer City 12 Georgetown 13 Gibson City 13 Paxton 31 Hoopeston 7 Paxton 0 Rantoul 13 Paxton 20 Watseka 13 FRESH-SOPH SCORES: Paxton 36 Edison 13 Paxton 39 Oakwood 7 FRESHMAN SCORES: Paxton 0 Hoopeston 7 Paxton 6 Rantoul 6 Paxton 13 Champaign 13 Paxton 21 Hoopeston 19 Paxton 6 Rantoul 26 Paxton 38 St. Joe 13 Paxton 27 Gibson 0 29 Basketball Top Row, loft to right: Rod Brown, Roger Bixby, Larry Smith, Bill Vaught, Gary Reitz, manager; Denny Johnson, Dick Marshall, Pete Larson. Bottom Row: Jack Lierly, Stan Johnson, Bill Seaman, Coach Larry Smith, Denny Darr, Tom Morin, Jerry Marshall. The 1959-60 varsity basketball squad took second place in the Wauseca Conference by posting a record of seven wins and three losses. Their record for the season was eighteen wins and seven losses. Tom Morin and Denny Darr were named to the Wauseca Conference team; Jerry Marshall received honorable mention. At the basketball banquet held March 24, 1960, at the Middlecoff Inn, Tom Morin was named “Most Valuable Player,” Dick Marshall “Best Defensive Player,” Denny Darr “Good Sportsmanship Award,” Jerry Marshall “Honorary Captain,” Larry Smith “Best Sophomore,” and Tom Morin “Free Throw Trophy.” 30 The fighting Mustangs defeated Gibson City by two points—the third victory over them this year by that margin—for first piace in the Regional Tournament and a berth in the Sectional Tournament. Paxton met Rossville in the first-round of play of the Sectional and lost by the narrow margin of 48 to 44. Varsity letters were presented to the following boys: Seniors: Tom Morin Jack Lierly Larry Carlson Dick Hudachek Jerry Marshall Juniors: Bill Vaught Denny Darr Dick Marshall Roger Bixby Gary Reitr, Manager Sophomores: Larry Smith Bill Seaman VARSITY SCORES Paxton 48 Roberts-Thawville 47 (ot) Paxton 5G Cissna Park 60 Paxton 55 Melvin-Sibley 53 Paxton 43 Watseka 45 Paxton 50 Watseka 53 Paxton 64 Gibson City 62 Paxton 47 Hoopeston 46 Paxton 66 Oakwood 58 Paxton 59 Buckley-Loda 49 Paxton GG Rantoul 60 Paxton 38 Rantoul 57 Paxton 81 Buckley-Loda 48 Paxton 71 Farmer City 48 Paxton 59 Fisher 58 Paxton 53 Watseka 67 Paxton 59 Hoopeston 47 Paxton 50 Armstrong 48 (2ot) Paxton 54 Fisher 52 Paxton 36 Rankin 38 Paxton 69 Gilman 54 Paxton 59 Gibson City 57 Paxton 60 Gibson City 58 Paxton 66 Farmer City 43 Paxton 44 Rossville 48 Paxton 69 Oakwood 47 31 ’fiesh' obli basketball Top Row, left to right: Steve Lierly, Frank Drendel, Paul Thompson, Gary Brethorst, Danny Phillips, Gary Kinney, Dennis Tachick. Second Row: Dick Lindauer, Frank Whitman, Gary Koester, Terry Beland, Terry Hustedt, Paul Hanson. First Row: Jerry Guy, Phil Hudachek, Denny Lyons, Coach Hougland, Joe Aired, John Peterson, Erie Currie. 'f’teslunan Basketball In addition to the fresh-soph and reserve teams, there was a separate freshman basketball team which played games after school and on Saturdays. The regulars on this team were Stanley Johnson, Gary Kinney, Gary Koester, Dennis Lyons, and Gary Brethorst. 32 Paxton’s fresh-soph and reserve teams, managed by Darrell Lee, completed their schedule with 18 wins and 10 losses. Captains were picked for each, game from the regular players Bill Seaman, Larry Smith, Gary Kinney, Phil Hudachek, Pete Larson, and Stanley Johnson. The team played in the fresh-soph tournament at Cissna Park in January. Two of the team members, Seaman and Smith, saw action on the varsity squad during the regional tournament. These two boys received letters at the close of the season. SCORES FOR FRESH-SOPH AND RESERVES Paxton 51 Roberts-Thawville 43 Paxton 43 Melvin-Sibley 41 (ot) Paxton 51 Watseka 50 Paxton 35 Hoopeston 33 Paxton 35 Buckley-Loda 39 Paxton 32 Rantoul 36 Paxton 39 Rankin 27 Paxton 39 Gibson City 50 Paxton 40 Farmer City 47 Paxton 59 Oakwood 46 Paxton 63 Cissna Park 55 Paxton 31 Watseka 36 Paxton 46 Gibson City 40 Paxton 54 Oakwood 37 Paxton 58 Rantoul 46 Paxton 25 Buckley-Loda 38 Paxton 44 Fisher 46 (2 ot) Paxton 48 Hoopeston 65 33 34 Pep Top Row, left to right: Sandy Fox, Margie Pilcher, Sandy Voorhees, Patty Krumwiede, Alice Johnson, Sally Rolle, Nancy Beland, Judy Voorhees. Third Row: Marsha Sandberg, Bonnie Mueller, Janie Judkins, Sandy Cruse, Judy Butts, Marcia Cambridge, Alice Fox, Judy Vaught Ruth Ann Noble. Second Row: Jo Ellen Karr, Renelda Frump, Janice Merkle, Delene Holliday, Sondra Newman, Judy Larson, Dionne Moline, Irene Canady. Front Row: Vivian Busboom, Gloria Voorhees, Barb Bryant, Sandy Morrison, Diane Short, Donna Carlson, Miss Ruth McIntyre, club sponsor. Absent from picture is Marlene Grieser. % 959 7 aclz In 1959 Paxton participated in seven track meets, winning two — a triangular meet with Rankin and Buckley and a dual meet with Cissna Park. Members of the team also entered the Wauseca Conference Track Meet. Lettermen on the team were Jack Lierly, Steve Palmberg, Mickey Weberg, Tom Morin, Jim Rubarts, Larry Barringer, Jim Hazen, and Dick Hudachek. Larry Carlson, Jerry Marshall, Larry Elkin, and Gary Reitz received provisional track letters. Upper Picture: Standing: Mr. Zuchowski, Danny Lawless, Larry Noble, Jack Hustedt, Earl Jansen, Tom Morin, Ed Morris, Jim Hazen, Mick Weburg, Larry Barringer, Bill Vaught, Gary Reitz, Larry Elkin. Kneeling: Ron Jones, Jim Rubarts, Buster Fields, Gayle Streff, Jerry Marshall, Dick Hudachek, Steve Palmberg, Bob Wheeler, Dick McCabe. Lower Picture: Standing: Dennis Tachick, Larry Smith, Richard Nickerson, Denny Darr, Gary Reitz, John Swanson, Pete Larson. Kneeling: David Berg, Larry Elkin, Tom Foster, Dennis Johnson, Bernd Steinbrecher. 35 Student Qounci The Student-Faculty Board is a group consisting of members from the student body and the faculty who work together for the betterment of the school. They discuss various problems and make suggestions for their solutions. In this way they help guide many school policies. They determine the dates and sponsors of the all-school parties and have set up regulations concerning them. Pete Larson is the representative from the sophomore class, Arlie Adkins from the junior class, and Jack Hustedt is the representative from the senior class. Mr. Johnson is chairman of the group. The other two advisors are Mr. James Smith and Mr. Thornburgh. Student C Guncil O iceis Standing, left to right: John Dorsey, Vice President; Larry Smith, Treasurer. Seated: Jack Hustedt, President; James Smith, Advisor; Karen Unzicker, Secretary. tu ent-'faculty locale) Standing, left to right: Mr. Johnson, Chairman; Mr. Thornburgh, Mr. James Smith. Seated; Jack Hustedt, Arlie Adkins, Pete Larson. 38 Top Row: Frank Whitman, Terry Hustedt, Pete Larson, Larry Smith, Alice Fox, Donna Carlson. Second Row: Mr. James Smith, Advisor; Michele Kessler, Gayle Streff, Bill Vaught, Dee Wagner, Arlie Adkins, Kenny Holliday. Seated: Karen Unzicker, Jack Hustedt, Tom Morin, John Dorsey, Rose Ann Magnuson. The Student Council, under the leadership of Mr. James Smith, the advisor, gives the students a fundamental knowledge of government while performing many services for our school. Besides sponsoring the Freshman orientation week, the Homecoming activities, the professional assemblies, and the elections, the Council assisted the local American Field Service chapter in obtaining our foreign exchange student and helped to finance the local chapter of the National Honor Society. 39 Honc The National Honor Society is dedicated to the ideals of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The Honor Society this year held an assembly to present certificates of achievement to the honor roll students. Five senior members of our local group went to Buckley-Loda to install a new chapter of the National Honor Society. In the spring, the annual banquet was held. Attending were the members of the Honor Society and their parents, and the faculty of Paxton High. Top Row, left to right: Arlie Adkins, Marcia Cambridge, Susan Johnston, Martha Martin, Nancy Bolick. Second Row: Mr. Shields, Sondra Newman, Patricia Workman. First Row: Mary Lynn Guy, Karen Unzicker, Karen Volden, Sally Peterson. 40 Top Row, left to right: Henrietta Schwartz, Nancy Trickle, Kathy Kiest, Deanna Kelley, Sherian Conover, Joyce Brethorst, Judy Andrews, Dianne Albers. Third Row: Judy Bement, Charlotte Foster, Donna Johnson, Bertha Lashley, Barbara Marshall, Judy Sample, Janet Dunlap. Second Row: Linda Martin, Sharon Schwing, Diana Wolfe, Beverly Claytor, Lila Archer, Sheila Stewart, Virginia Shirley, Renelda Frump. First Row: Mrs. Ireland, Advisor; Karen Ulrich, President; Martha Martin, Vice President; Loretta Rogers, Secretary; Alberta Swan, Treasurer. The Paxton High School Library Club is a contributing member to the Illinois Student Librarians Association (ISLA) and the Student Librarians of East Central Illinois (SLECI). During the past year, 1959-1960, delegates from our club attended the Executive Council Meeting of SLECI which was held in Kankakee in October. Mrs. Ireland, sponsor, accompanied the students to the meeting. In May, two members and Mrs. Ireland attended the ISLA Assembly at Bradley University, Peoria. Eight members of our club received very attractive pins in recognition of two or more years’ service as student librarians in Paxton High School. Officers: President ...........................Karen Ulrich Vice-president and Reporter.........Martha Martin Secretary .........................Loretta Rogers Treasurer ..................................Alberta Swan Sponsor .............................. Mrs. Ireland 41 Standing, left to right: Aria Bement, Point Chairman, First Semester; Miss McIntyre, Advisor; Judy Voorhees, Point Chairman. Seated: Barb Bryant, President; Alice Johnson, Vice-President; Loretta Rogers, Parliamentarian; Karen Volden, Secretary; Alberta Swan, Treasurer. Q. Q. Cl. Top Row, left to right: Judy Foster, Mai'cia Cambridge, Judy Butts, Marjorie Hendrickson, Carol Jenkins, Arlene Stover, Judy Sample, Michele Kessler, Janice Merkle. Fourth Row: Phyllis Bruce, Ruth Ann Noble, Martha Martin, Bonnie Mueller, Janice Bradley, Janet Dunlap, Judy Vaught, Aria Bement. Third Row: Sondra Newman, Carolyn Lewis, Patty Combs, Carolyn Herriott, Sally Peterson, Glenda Combs, Marietta Bruce, Gloria Voorhees, Pam Hartley. Second Row: Linda Eppelheimer, JoEllen Karr, Irene Canady, Dionne Moline, Renelda Frump, Judy Larson, Susan Blanchet, Linda Martin. First Row: Margie Pilcher, Sandy Voorhees, Alberta Swan, Karen Ulrich, Loretta Rogers, Kathy Reitz, Judy Voorhees. 42 One of the most active organizations in our school is the Girls’ Athletic Association, better known as the G.A.A. This organization is open to all high school girls. The G.A.A. tries to encourage and promote sportsmanlike conduct and cooperation. Organized activities held two nights a week after school offer the members an opportunity to develop individual skills in athletics. The members receive points for participating in such activities as soccer, bowling, volleyball, basketball, softball, skating, and hiking. The points earned are used as the basis of the G.A.A. award system. There are two types of awards, local and state. The first local award is a blue and gold shield with numerals on it. The letter “P” is the second local award. The first state award is a blue and white block “I”. The highest award given is the second state award, an emblem of the state of Illinois. The G.A.A. had many other projects during the year besides their scheduled activities. They competed against other schools in a postal bowling tournament. Some of the members attended a G.A.A. workshop that was held in Charleston, Illinois this year. Funds were added to their treasury by a car wash and a Beatnik Dance co-sponsored with the Lettermen’s Club. A morning assembly program was also put on for the student body. Top Row, left to right: Mary Kay Miller, Janie Judkins, Karen Volden, Norma Atkins, Patty Krumwiede, Connie Adkins. Third Row: Sandy Lackey, Donna Parker, Diane Short, Sandy Morrison, Nancy Bolick, Alice Fox, Marlene Grieser. Second Row: Delene Holliday, Patty Hustedt, Janet Fancher, Dee Wagner, Betty Lewis, Mariellen Anderson. First Row: Ruth McIntyre, Advisor: Judy Sauer, Barbara Drinkwalter, June Stanford, Alice Johnson, Barb Bryant, Sandy Fox. 43 Photo (3lub In order to learn about the fundamentals of photography, the Photo Club took and developed pictures of the Homecoming parade. A photo contest was held, dividing the club into teams. Each member took and developed pictures, entering them with his team for judging. The best two pictures from each team were entered for professional judging by Mr. Don Barber. The losers treated the winners to a supper. Officers: President ....................................Tom Henson Vice-President ................................Ed Morris Secretary ..................................Nancy Beland Treasurer .................................Rodney Brown Sponsor .................. Mr. Marvin Hougland Top Row, left to right: Frank Drendel, Franklin Stevison, Kent Gilonski, Stanley Johnson, James Hiser, Dennis Tachick, Raymond Price. Third Row: Marty Riemenschneider, Mike Mullinax, John Peterson, Bob Rohlfing, Jim Fratia, John Hanson, Kenny Holliday. Second Row: Diane Parker, Kim Clark, Carl Hudson, Erie Currie, Craig Roisland, Jerry Guy, Sandy Lackey. First Row: Ed Morris, Tom Henson, Mr. Hougland, Nancy Beland, Rod Brown. 44 Pto jeciote Oiui Under the direction of Mr. Larry Smith, the club members learned to operate the various visual aids equipment. We owe the Projectors Club a vote of thanks for their tireless efforts and time taken to operate the machines. PRESIDENT .....................Jack Hustedt VICE-PRESIDENT ...............Larry Carlson MAINTENANCE .............Gary Reitz SCHEDULE CHAIRMAN ........Tom Morin Top Row, left to right: Pete Larson, Allan Rydell, Larry Noble, Bill Vaught, Charles Richards, Larry Smith, Jerry Guy. Second Row: Erie Currie, Tom Henson, Gary Reitz, Bob Rohlfing. First Row: Mr. Smith, Bill Campbell, Paul Anderson, Jack Hustedt, Jack Lierly, Tom Morin, Larry Carlson. 45 'future fiomemafzels Qmelica Top Row, left to right: Marie Foster, Judy Andrews, Deanna Kelley, Alice Johnson, Linda Lewis, Joyce Brethorst, Alberta Swan, Nancy Beland. Fourth Row: Marjorie Hendrickson, Grace McCabe, Dianne Albers, Bertha Lashley, Judy Voorhees, Nancy Trickle, Marjorie Pilcher, Joan Unzicker. Third Row: Lydia Alexander, Sandy Cruse, Charlotte Foster, Jo Laine Lubben, Sandra Voorhees, Jo Anne Foster, Judy Sample, Betty Lackey. Second Row: Patty Kaiser, Lilly Rubarts, Diane Parker, Anita Johnson, Janet Fancher, Sandy Lackey, Judy Bement, Carolyn Herriott. First Row: Mrs. Cooper, Susan Blanchet, Phyllis Bruce, Virginia Shirley, Carolyn Carlson, Irene Canady, Linda Martin. 46 The F.H.A. is dedicated to the promotion of good homemaking practices, careers in home economics, and to building better homes and community life. The officers of the club attended a leadership training program at Cissna Park in the fall. Along with the F.F.A., the F.H.A. put on a chicken barbecue. As a Christmas community service project, the club visited and decorated the Ford County Nursing Home and gave donations to needy families. In January a formal initiation was held at which eighteen new members were honored. As a money-making project, the organization sponsored a chili supper. In the spring, a meeting was held for the F.H.A. Section 18. After a busy year, the club took its annual spring trip. Mrs. Austin Johnson and Mrs. Martha Lash ley were honored as chapter mothers, and Mr. Willard Unzicker was honored as chapter father. The club had many projects this year and has done an excellent job. F.H.A. Officers Top Row, left to right: Joan Unzicker, Treasurer; Janet Fancher, Parliamentarian; Nancy Beland, Degree Chairman. Second Row: Mrs. Cooper, Ad- visor; Judy Voorhees, President; Sandy Cruse, Vice President; Jo Laine Lubben, Secretary. First Row: Bertha Lashley, Re- porter; Alberta Swan, Historian. 47 'future 'falme'ts ojj Qmeiica Top Row, left to right: Tom Foster, Wesley Foster, Steve Foster, Bill Vaught. First Row: Mr. Rohlfing, ad- visor; Paul Anderson, Gary Reitz, Larry Carlson, John Stevenson. John D. Stevenson, a 1956 graduate of Paxton High School, who received the State Farmer Degree in 1956 was the first Paxton F.F.A. member in the history of the club to be awarded the coveted American Farmer Degree at the National F.F.A. Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, last October. This is a truly outstanding achievement and we sincerely hope that John’s accomplishment will encourage our younger boys to work harder so that they may also receive this honor in the future. 48 Top Row, left to right: Gary Thrasher, Gary Brethorst, Ronnie Walker, Bill Vaught, Jon Sheehan, Dave Linder, David Berg. Third Row: Wayne Foster, Warren Rollins, Glen Humphrey, Martin King, Mervin Peters, Jim Swanson. Second Row: Kenny Reece, Phil Rubarts, Craig Roisland, Dick Lindauer. First Row: Steve Foster, Gary Reitz, Wes Foster, Paul Anderson, Larry Carlson, Tom Foster; Mr. Rohlfing, Advisor. Under the direction of Mr. Rohlfing, the Future Farmers of America were even busier than usual this year. They engaged in a corn picker safety program in order to help prevent accidents. As a service to our community they sold rat poison. This led to a pest destruction contest. Of course, the F.F.A. boys maintained their ever-popular popcorn stand at all the home games. A barbecue dinner was given by the combined F.F.A. and F.H.A. clubs. Last May, the members and Mr. Rohlfing went to Kentucky Lake. In October 1959 seven members and their advisor attended the National F.F.A. Convention in Kansas City. The State F.F.A. Convention, held in Springfield in June, was also attended. Many boys deserve recognition for their work. Jerry Bleich and Bob Reber received the State Farmer Degree last year. Jerry also rceived the Sectional and District F.F.A. Foundation Awards in poultry, and he was a DeKalb Award winner. Bob Reber received the Sectional F.F.A. Foundation Award in sheep, and Larry Carlson received the same award in soil and water management. Larry was also given the Efficient Milk Production Award. 49 flndushial Ctlts Oiui The Industrial Arts Club of Paxton High is an affiliate of the State organization. The club helps to create interest in the Industrial Arts Department as well as to furnish a means of recreation. Meetings are held one period a week during Home Room and once a month in the evening. The evening meetings are divided into two parts, one hour for work and one hour for play. Points are given based on the number of meetings attended and the hours of work accomplished. The students who have the necessary number of points take a trip together after school has been dismissed in the spring. Funds to pay for the trip are raised by selling candy. This year the group plans to go to Kentucky. Two delegates will represent the club at the State convention. Top Row, left to right: Frank Drendel, Dennis Tachick, Ed Morris, Don Atkins, Terry Adkins, Don Koerner, Joe Aired. Third Row: Darrell Lee, Terry Beland, Robert Henson, Doug Burklund, John Hanson, Joe Walker. Second Row: Norman Creveling, Nils Lindstrom, Mr. Reeder, Advisor; Mike Stuckey, Dick McCabe. First Row: Tom Henson, Gary Frump, Bob Woodworth, Ed Zumwalt, Allan Rydell, Charles Richards. 50 S etteimen s (3lub Top Row, left to right: Buster Fields, Bill Vaught, John Dorsey, Tom Morin, Jack I-Iustedt, Paul Anderson, Ronnie Jones. Second Row: Steve Palmberg, Don Muller, Dan Lawless, Dick Marshall, Dick McCabe. First Row: Mr. Zuchowski, Advisor; Larry Carlson, President; Dick Hudachek, Vice President; Jack Lierly, Secretary; Larry Noble, Treasurer; Jerry Marshall, Sergeant-at-Arms. The two-fold purpose of the Lettermen’s Club is to promote sportsmanship and to build school loyalty and spirit. The members sponsored an all-school dance and sold food at three basketball games in order to finance the construction of a seven man blocking sled and the annual spring picnic. Under the guidance of their advisor, Mr. Zuchowski, the organization represented the school at the presentation of the football scoreboard. 51 The purpose of Thespians is to promote an interest in the dramatic arts. The group presented “Christmas Belle” for the Christmas assembly. Three one-act plays were given on Thespian Night. They were “Three on a Bench”, a comedy, “The High Window”, a melodrama, and “Andante”, a drama. The organization attended a stage play in Chicago in the spring. Two initiations, one formal and one informal, were held during the year to admit new members. Top Picture: (Opposite page) Top Row, left to light: Terri Ostendorf, Karen Unzicker, Doug O’Hare, June Stanford, Jack Hustedt, Susan Johnston, Deanna Kelley, Julie Dyer. Third Row: Sally Rolle, Alice Lee Fox, Vera Busboom, Janie Judkins, Charles Morin, Barbara McGuire, Judy Butts, Shirley Stevison. Second Row: Patricia Kaiser, Delene Holliday, Patty Hustedt, Judy Foster, Bonnie Hungerford, Jeannie Thompson, Mariellen Anderson, Sheila Stewart. First Row: Gail Donnelly, Renelda Frump, Deanna Lackey, Carolyn Herriott, Janis Carlson, Kathy Martin, Judy Larson. Bottom Picture: (Opposite page) Top Row, left to right: Donna Parker, Rose Ann Magnuson, Peter Silence, John Ketchum, Larry Carlson, Kenny Holliday, Marcia Cambridge. Second Row: Patricia Workman, Sally Peterson, Mary Lynn Guy, Gayle Streff, Nancy Bolick, Sondra Newman. First Row: Mr. Johnson, Advisor; Mary Kay Miller, Sharon White, Tom Morin, John Dorsey. THESPIAN OFFICERS Left to right: Sally Peterson, President; John Ketchum, Vice President; Nancy Bolick, Secretary; Sondra Newman, Treasurer; Pete Silence, Scribe; Sharon White, Parliamentarian. 53 cience Top Row, left to right: Jim Fratia, Jim Hiser, Dick Gillespie, Stanley Johnson, Gary Brethorst, Ronnie Rasmus, Dennis Lyons. Second Row: Stanley Caspers, Paul Hanson, Barbara Marshall, Steve Palmberg, Terry Hustedt. Third Row: Mr. Scherer, Larry Smith, Martha Martin, Bob Rohlfing, Dudley Schwartz, Pete Larson. The Science Club is composed of students who wish to further their interest in science. Individuals of the club are required to have a project pertaining to science. This year, projects ranged from research on American Indians to an electric paper grader. The club sponsored a basketball stand and presented an assembly program. Directed by their sponsor, Mr. Julian Scherer, the organization became a charter member of the Young Scientists of America, the Illinois Junior Academy of Science, and the Science Clubs of America. The year was climaxed by a field trip to Chicago. Officers: President ............................Larry Smith Vice-president ......................Martha Martin Secretary ......................................Bob Rohlfing Treasurer ...................................Dudley Schwartz Reporter ..............................Pete Larson Sponsor ........................Mr. Julian Scherer 54 usic IDep alim The Music Department had one of its most successful years. The department was divided into the following organizations: Concert Band, Swing Band, Pep Band, A Cappella Choir, Girls’ Chorus, Boys’ Chorus, Freshmen Chorus, and Madrigals. Mr. Harry Swenson was the departmental head, and was assisted by Mr. Richard Pearce, director of vocal music. Two officers were elected to serve the whole department. They were Mary Lynn Guy, Chairman of Finance, and Sally Rolle, Publicity Chairman. During the past year the individual organizations worked together to present “The Prince of Pilsen” which was given on December 11, 1959. As the Christmas season approached, the choral groups sang Christmas selections for the Christmas assembly. The Swing Band, aided by the entire department, sponsored an allschool party after a basketball game on February 23. To encourage interest and develop talent the department established a point system. Members of the department must earn a minimum number of points. Students earning the necessary number of points enjoyed a trip to Chicago to see a stage play. At the close of the school year, outstanding music students were rewarded with special gold and silver awards. Parents of the students continued the Music Boosters Club, which was formed two years ago. The club sponsored a pizza party after the production of “The Prince of Pilsen.” At the district contests, the parents took complete charge of providing the food and refreshments for the contestants. Mr. Henry Schwartz, the president, and Mr. Willard Unzicker, chairman of the lunch program deserve special mention. 55 On February 23, Paxton was host to the district-ensemble contest. The organization district contest was held in Paxton on April 2. The following awards were won at the district-ensemble contest. I ..................Superior II ..............Excellent III ..................Good Richard Lindauer (voice) II Girls’ Double Ensemble II Ronnie Rasmus (voice) II Judy Voorhees (clarinet) I Girls’ Double Ensemble II Mixed Saxophone Duet III Mixed Saxophone Duet I Cornet Trio I Saxophone Quartet I Karen Volden (flute) II Mixed Brass Chamber Group I Mixed Double Ensemble III Janie Judkins (voice) III Kathy Kiest (voice) III Mixed Double Ensemble II Brass Sextet I Clarinet Trio II Woodwind Quintet II Dudley Schwartz (trombone) I Sondra Newman (oboe) III Girls’ Single Ensemble II Girls’ Single Ensemble III Terri Ostendorf (voice) II Donna Carlson (voice) II Flute Trio III Brass Choir I Boys’ Single Ensemble I Madrigal 2 II Madrigal 1 I Mixed Clarinet Quartet II Mixed Clarinet Quartet I 56 Pej Pane) Top Picture: Standing: Mr. Swenson, Irene Canady, Kathy Reitz. Second Row: Judy Voorhees, Ann Peterson, Mary Lynn Guy, Donna Parker, Jim Swanson, Dudley Schwartz. First Row: Karen Volden, Judy Butts, Nancy Bolick, Sally Peterson. (yivinj Bottom Picture: Top Row: Mr. Swenson, Kenny Holliday, Jerry Guy, Nancy Bolick, Dudley Schwartz, Marty Riemenschneider, Bill Campbell, Sally Rolle. First Row: Janis Carlson, Kathy Reitz, Pam Palmberg, Ann Peterson, Charles Morin. 57 (3cnceit Banc) Top Row, left to right: Sandra Voorhees, Deanna Kelley, Rose Ann Magnuson, Ronnie Pul'ahl, June Stanford, Dave Erickson, Judy Sauer, Patty Krumwiede. Third Row: Bonnie Hungerford, Mary Kay Miller, Jim Swanson, Kenny Holliday, Charles Morin, Kim Clark, Linda Benson. Second Row: Pat Workman, Janis Carlson, Ann Peterson, Sandra Perry, Joan Unzicker, Jeannie Thompson. First Row: Mr. Swenson, Nancy Bolick, Dudley Schwartz, Sally Rolle, Mary Lynn Guy, Irene Canady, Jo Ellen Karr. Under the direction of Harry Swenson, the concert band presented three half-time football game shows. With members of the Thespian Club, the band put on a Thanksgiving Assembly Program. On December 11, the entire music department put on The Prince of Pilsen Operetta. The annual Ford County Band Festival was held at Piper City on January 18. This year Paxton was host 58 Top Row, left to right: Kathy Reitz, Duane Sandquist, Mary Jean Gilkeson, Carl Johnson, Susan Johnson, Dennis Tachick, Terri Ostendorf, Karen Unzicker. Third Row: Pam Palmberg. Marcia Cambridge, Marty Riemenschneider, Karen Volden, Jerry Guy, Judy Butts, Donna Parker. Second Row: Stanley Caspers, Sally Peterson, Judy Vaught, Arlie Adkins, Virginia Shirley, Sondra Newman. First Row: Judy Voorhees, Dorothy Bryant, Barbara Bryant, Henrietta Schwaitz, Gloria Voorhees. to the district solo-ensemble and organization contest. The band presented its annual spring concert and then went to district band contest. State music contest was held April 22 and 23. At the end of the year, awards were given to outstanding students in music, and the annual field trip was taken. 59 Top Row, left to right: Patty Krumwiede, Margie Pilcher, Kathy Reitz, Deanna Kelley, Susan Johnston, Terri Ostendorf, Sandy Voorhees, Norma Atkins. Third Row: Alice Lee Fox, Betty Lewis, Margie Hendrickson, Carol Jenkins, Betty Lackey, Mary Kay Miller, Judy Foster. Second Row: Sheila Stewart, Janice Bradley, Janice Merkle, Carolyn Lewis, Mariellen Anderson, Janet Dunlap, Lynn Carlson. First Row: Mr. Pearce, Director; Vivian Busboom, Martha Watts, Ann Peterson, Karon Krueger, Carolyn Herriott, Kathy Martin. The Girls’ Chorus this year, under the direction of Mr. Pearce, has been very active. First they appeared along with the rest of the Music Department in the very successful operetta, “The Prince of Pilsen”. Soon thereafter they sang for the Christmas Assembly program, making our afternoon more enjoyable. Many of the members in this organization sang with a group in the District Solo-Ensemble. Next, this chorus helped present a concert in March. They followed this by participating in the District Organization Music Contest on April 2. State Music Contest was held April 22 and April 23. The members 60 Top Row, left to right: Janie Judkins, Bertha Lashley, Donna Johnson, Kathy Kiest, Joyce Brethorst, Mary Gilkeson, Julie Dyer, Sally Rolle. Third Row: Judy Butts, Bonnie Hungeri'ord, Barbara Marshall, Vera Busboom, Shirley Stevison, Patty Hustedt, Nancy Bolick. Second Row: Patty Wheeler, Diana Wolfe, Pam Hartley, Bonnie Mueller, Donna Carlson, Anita Johnson, Judy Vaught. First Row: Judy Larson, Dionne Moline, Patty Kaiser, Nancy Perry, Janis Carlson, Gail Donnelly. of this chorus had the opportunity, as did the other music organizations, to attend a musical in Chicago. Last hut not least the girls sang at Baccalaureate. Thank you, girls, for the fine entertainment. GIRLS’ CHORUS OFFICERS President ...................................Donna Johnson Vice-president ......................Alice Lee Fox Secretary .......................Mary Kay Miller Librarian .............................Judy Butts Assistant Librarian ...................Judy Larson 61 Cl (3aj?f ella The A Cappella Choir under the direction of Mr. Pearce had a very fruitful year. Along with the rest of the music department they put on a musical comedy at Christmas time, “The Prince of Pilsen”. They also performed at the Christmas assembly program. They participated in district contest which was held in Paxton. The choir presented an Easter assembly program as well as their annual spring concert. In the spring, they traveled wtih the rest of the music department to Chicago where they attended a stage play. Top Row, left to right: Barbara Drinkwalter, Deanna Kelley, Doug O’Hare, Bob Woodworth, Bill Seaman, John Ketchum, John Peterson, Mary Gilkeson. Second Row: Jerry Guy, Lila Archer, Marlene Greiser, Donna Johnson, Patty Krumwiede, Pam Palmberg, Mary Kay Miller, Alice Lee Fox, Lydia Alexander. First Row: Mr. Pearce, Sally Peterson, Karen Unzickcr, Barb Bryant, Mary Lynn Guy, Sally Rolle, Nancy Bolick. PRESIDENT ..............Sally Peterson VICE-PRESIDENT .........Karen Unzicker SECRETARY ..............Barbara Bryant LIBRARIAN ..............Renelda Frump ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN ......Judy Butts Top Row, left to right: Sandy Fox, Rose Ann Magnuson, Dennis Tachick, Denny Johnson, Bill Campbell, Ronnie Rasmus, Roger Marshall, Judy Sauer, Linda Benson. Second Row: Jeannie Thompson, Judy Butts, Rodney Brown, Kenny Holliday, Barb McGuire, Joan Unzicker, Marcia Cambridge, Michele Kessler. First Row: Betty Watson, Sondra Newman, Renelda Frump, Terry Hustedt, Ruth Ann Noble, Karon Krueger, Patricia Workman, Gloria Voorhees, Jo Ellen Karr. 7Tladlijals Top Picture: Third Row, left to right: Sally Rolle, Karen Unzicker, Roger Marshall, Kenny Holliday. Second Row: Sally Peterson, Patricia Workman, Jerry Guy, Mary Kay Miller, Nancy Bolick. First Row: John Ketchum, Bill Campbell, Marcia Cambridge, Mary Lynn Guy. Bottom Picture: Second Row, left to right: Roger Marshall, John Ketchum, Stan Johnson, Bill Seaman, Ed Morris, Denny Johnson. First Row: Mr. Pearce, Gayle Streff, Pete Larson, Dennis Tachick, Vei'non Benson, Jerry Guy. 64 'fleshman OLc’ius Top Row, left to right: Janie Judkins, Marjorie Pilcher, Terri Ostendorf, Kathy Kiest, Julie Dyer. Second Row: Pat Hustedt, Barbara Marshall, Judy Foster, Nancy Perry. First Row: Sheila Stewart, Wilma Watson, Mr. Pearce, Director; Sherri Sanders, Dick Lindauer. The Freshman Chorus is a general music class in which the students participate in many musical activities. Emphasis is placed on singing and sight reading. Through this training, the students are acquainted with various types of music literature. Other activities include listening to records, both classical and semi-classical, learning to play simple accompanying instruments such as the autoharp and ukelele and participating in some of the music department’s performances. Students from the Freshman Chorus are also groomed for participation in A Cappella Choir when they become upperclassmen. The Madrigal singers are selected on their ability to sing, read music, and blend with other voices. This group ranges in number from eight to sixteen members and is composed of upperclassmen. Madrigal singing was popular during the 13th through the 15th centuries and is mainly a non-religious type of music. It is sung A Cappella and is very difficult to sing in many aspects of music. The idea of using a table, which the singers are grouped around, stems from the custom of singing such music after a meal for enjoyment and relaxation. The Boys’ Chorus is open to any boy in high school interested in singing. This organization offers the boys an opportunity to develop their voices in singing music written and arranged for male voices. The group participated in departmental programs and contests. Chorus awards were given to those boys showing outstanding interest, participation, and ability. 65 em o is “I’m a little Freshman . . ” To this tune we timidly traveled these halls four years ago. After choosing Marsha Sandberg to lead us, we entered wholeheartedly into the Homecoming activities where our float “Freeze ’Em Out” received third place. To round out a full year of activity, we sponsored the annual Class Day dance in May. As Sophomores, more self-assured and more poised, we chose Carl Hudson as our President. Our Homecoming float “Too Pooped To Pop” won fourth place. Four of our classmates, Mary Lynn Guy, Karen Unzicker, Sally Peterson, and Karen Volden, were initiated into the National Honor Society. Our class again sponsored the traditional Class Day dance. Under the leadership of John Dorsey, we began our very busy Junior year by winning first prize with our Homecoming float, “Clam Up A Victory.” Our fun-filled comedy play “Nuts In May,” directed by Mr. Johnson, was rated a success by everyone who attended. The theme of our Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom, “Twilight At Tara,” reflected the dreamy atmosphere of the deep South. At the close of the year another of our classmates, Patricia Workman, was initiated into the National Honor Socety. Then came Class Day, when we began to feel the importance and the responsibility of becoming Seniors. After choosing Tom Morin to fill the President’s chair, we entered our Senior year, the beginning of the end of our life at Paxton High. We participated in our last Homecoming festivities, with our float “Here’s Your Quarter Back” receiving second place and our classmate Barbara Bryant reigning as queen. We did our part in providing the necessary funds for the next foreign exchange student by donating the profits from our all-school party to the American Field Service Fund. During the second semester, Loretta Rogers was recognized as she was initiated into the National Honor Society. Several more of our classmates received honors during the year. These included: Jack Hustedt, Student Council President; Tom Morin, Class President; Karen Volden and Mary Lynn Guy, Co-editors of Blue and Gold; Karen Unzicker, Assistant editor of the Reflector; Larry Carlson and Dick Hudachek, Football Co-captains; and Mary Lynn Guy, DAR Award Winner. Our Senior year ended with the Class Day and Graduation exercises. Our four years at Paxton High left us much wiser and gave us a wealth of memories which we will always cherish. 68 TOM MORIN President Choir 2,3; Thesp. 3,4; SC 1,3,4; “P” Club 2-4; Proj. C 1-4; Prom 3; F Ball 1,4; Track 1-4; B Ball 1-4; Play C 3; Fit. Com. 1-4; H. Com. 1,3,4 NANCY BELAND Secretary F.H.A. 1-4; GGC 2; Photo C 1-4, Pres. 3, Sec. 4; Pep C 3; Prom 3; Play P 3; Int. 3 GAYLE STREFF Student Council Fr. Ch. 1; B Ch. 3,4; SC C 1; Thesp. 2-4; Photo C 1-3, Treas. 3; SC 4; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 1,4; H Com. 4; F Ball 2-4; Track 1-3; Play P 3; REFLECTOR 4; Int. 3,4 KAREN UNZICKER Choir 2-4, VP 4; C Band 2-4; Mad. 4; GGC 2; Sp. Club 1,2, Treas. 2; G.A.A. 1-3; SC 1,3,4, Sec. 4; N.H.S. 2-4, VP 4; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 1.3,4; Int. 2-4; H. Com. 1,3,4; Play C 3; REFLECTOR Ass't. Editor SALLY PETERSON Vice President Choir 2-4, Pres. 4; C Band 1-4; P Band 14; S Band 1-3; GGC 1,2; Mad. 3,4; Sp. Club 1,2; Thesp. 1-4, Pres. 4; G.A.A. 1-4; N.H.S. 2-4, Treas. 4; Fit. Com. 1-4; Prom 3; Play C 3; All State 4 MARY LYNN GUY Treasurer Choir 2-4, Treas. 4; C Band 1-4; P Band 1-4; Mad 3,4; GGC 2; Thesp. 3,4; Sp. Club 1,2, Sec. 2; B G 4, Co-editor 4; G.A.A. 1-3, Treas. 3; N.H.S. 2-4, Pres. 4; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 1-4 ROSE ANN MAGNUSON Student Council Choir 2-4; GGC 2; C Band 1-4; P Band 1; Fr. Ch. 1; Thesp. 3-4; Sp. Club 1,2, VP 2; G.A.A. 1; SC 2,4; Fit. Com. 1-4; Prom 3; H. Com. 2,4; SF Bd. 2, Sec. 2; Int. 2,3 JACK HUSTEDT Choir 2; C Band 1,2; Sc C 1-3, Pres. 2,3; Sp. Club 1,2; Proj. C 1-4; Thesp. 4; SC 2-4, Treas. 3, Pres. 4; ‘P” Club 3,4; H. Com. 2-4; Fit. Com. 1-3; F Ball 3,4; Track 1-3; B Ball 1-4; Play C 3; SF Bd. 4 Key to Activities Page 104 69 CARL HUDSON P” Club 4; Photo C 1,4, Pres. 4; SP Club 1,2; Sc C 1 -4, Treas. 3; SC 3, VP 3; Fit. Com 1-4; H Com. 2,3; Prom 3; F Ball 1-4; Track 1; Class Pres. 2; Play 3; Int. 1-4 CHARLOTTE FOSTER F.H.A. 1-4; Lib. C 3,4 JOHN KETCHUM Choir 1,3,4; C Band 1-2; Fr. Ch.; B Ch. 4; Mad. 4; All State 1; Thesp. 2-4, VP 4; Drama C 1; Fit. Com. 4 KAREN ULRICH G.A.A. 2-4; Lib. C 2-4; VP 3; Pres. 4; GGC 2; Pep C 2,3; Int. 1 -3 70 PAULA WYCOFF Pep C 3; Fr. Ch.; G.A A 3; Fit. Com. 1,4; Prom 3 LINDA BENSON Choir 2-4; C Band 1-4; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1-3; Fit. Com. 4 MARIE FOSTER F.H.A. 1-4; G.A.A. 1,2; Pep C 3; Int. 2 PETE SILENCE Transfer from Deerfields 1957; P Staff 4; Thesp. 2-4; Pep C 3; B G 2,3; Class Treas. 3; Fit. Com. 3,4; Prom 3; Fin. 3; Int. 3; Play C 3; Play P 3 STEVE PALMBERG Choir 2; Fr. Ch.; B Ch. 2; Sc C 4; F.F.A. 1-3; “P Club 3,4; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 4; Track 1-3; B Ball Mgr. 4; Play P 3; Int. 1 -4 DAVE LINDER F.F.A. 1-4; “P” Club 4; F Ball 2-4; Track 2; Int. 1-4 DELENE HOLLIDAY Transfer from Dayton, Ohio 1957; G.A.A. 2-4; Thesp. 4; Pep C 2,3; Prom 3; Int. 2-4 STEVE MARTIN Sc C 1,2; Photo C 1,2, Sec. 2; F Ball Mgr. 1; Int. 1,2 JUDY MARSHALL Choir 3; GGC 1; Fr. Ch. 1; C Band 1-3; P Band 3; S Band 3; Photo C 1,2, Sec. 1, VP 2; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 3; Int. 1 -4 JUDITH ANDREWS Transfer from White Hall 1957; Fr. Ch. 1; F.H.A. 1,3,4; Lib C 3,4 LARRY WILLIAMS Ind. Arts C 1,2; Photo C 1; Sc Club 1; Fit. Com. 1; Int. 2,4 JUDY SAMPLE F.H.A. 1-4; G.A.A. 1-4; Lib. C 2-4; Pep C 3 71 JOYCE BRETHORST Transfer from Rantoul 1959; GGC 4; F.H.A. 4; Lib. C 4; Ini. 4 LARRY NOBLE “P Club 2-4, Treas. 3,4; Phofo C 1; Sc C 1; Proj. C 1-4; N.H.S. 2,3; Ind. Arts C 1,2; Prom 3; F Ball 1-4; Track 2,3; Play P 3 LARRY CARLSON Thesp. 4; F.F.A. 1 -4, Sec. 4; “P Club 2-4, VP 3, Pres. 4; Proj. C 2-4; F Ball 1-4, C Captain 4; Track 1-4; B Ball 1-3; Play C 3; Int. 1 -4 LYDIA ALEXANDER Transfer from Peotone 1958; Choir 4; GGC 3; F.H.A. 3,4; B G 3; Int. 3,4; Pep C 3 SANDY SETZLER Paxton High School 1,4 Honolulu, Hawaii 2,3 Fr. Ch., Drama C 1 SANDY CRUSE F.H.A. 1-4, Pres. 3, VP 4; Fr. Ch.; Prom 3; Cla;s Sec. 3; Int. 1-3; Ploy P 3 KAREN VOLDEN C Band 1-4; P Band 1-4; All State 2; F.H.A. 1; G. A. A. 1-4, Sec. 4; N.H.S. 2-4, Sec. 4; B G 4; Co-Editor 4; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 1,4; Class Sec. 2; Play C 3; Int. 1-3 PAUL HUMPHREY Transfer from Buckley-Loda 1956; F.F.A. 1 72 MICHELE KESSLER Foreign Exchange from Thann, France; Choir 4; G.A.A. 4; SC 4; H. Com 4; Fir. Com. 4 JOHN DORSEY Choir 2-4; Thesp. 3,4; Ind. Arts C 1 -3, VP 3; “P Club 4; B G 2,3; SC 3,4, VP 4; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 1-3; H. Com. 3,4; Track 3; B Ball 1,2; ■; Class VP 2; Class Pres. 3; Play C 3; Int. 1-4 DAN LAWLESS P” Club 3,4; Pep C 3; Ind. Arts C 1-3; Sc C 1,2; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 1-3; F Ball 1,3,4; B Ball 1-3; Track 1-3; Play P 3; Int. 1-4 BARBARA BRYANT Choir 2-4; C Band 1-4 Fr. Ch.; Maj. 4; GGC 2 Cheer L 1-4; Sp. Club 2 G.A.A. 2-4, Sec. 3, Pres 4; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 1-4 Int. 1-4; Play C 3 Queen 4 PAUL ANDERSON Choir 2; C Band 1,2; S Band 2; F.F.A. 1-4, Pres. 4; “P Club 3,4; Proj. C 1-4; F Ball 1,3; B Ball 1-3 ALBERTA SWAN F. H.A. 1 - 4, Sec. 3; G. A.A. 1-4; VP 3, Treas. 4; Lib. C 2-4, Treas. 3,4; Pep C 2,3; Int. 1-3; Fit. Com 3; Queen C 3 MARSHA SANDBERG Choir 2,3; C Band 1,2; GGC 2; Fr. Ch.; Thesp. 4; Sp. Club 1-2; SC 1-3, Sec. 2,3; Pep C 3; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 1-4, H Com. 1-3; Class Pres. 1; Sf Bd. 3; Sec. 3; Play C 3; Int. 1-3 ED MORRIS Choir 2; Fr. Ch.; B Ch. 3,4; Ind. Arts C 1 -4; Photo C 1 -4, Pres. 2, Sec. 3, VP 4; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 4; F Ball 1-4; Track 1-3; B Ball 1,2; Play P 3; Int. 1-4 73 ROGER MARSHALL Choir 2-4; Fr. Ch. 1; C Band 1,2; Mad. 2-4; P Band 2; B Ch. 2-4; Sp. Club 1,2; Prom 3; F Ball 4 JACK LIERLY “P” Club 1-4, VP 2, Sec. 3,4; Proj. C 1 -4; Sc C 1 ; F Ball 2,4; Track 1,3; B Ball 1-4; Prom 3; Play C 3; Int. 1-4 LILLY RUBARTS Transfer from Rantoul 1958; F.H.A. 3,4; G.A.A. 3; Pep C 3 STEVE FOSTER F.F.A. 1-4; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 3; Track 2 74 LORETTA ROGERS F.H.A. 2,3; G.A.A. 1 4 Lib. C 2-4, Sec. 4, Pep Club 3; P Staff 4, Int 1-3 PHYLLIS BRUCE C Band 1-3; P Band 3, S Band 3; F.H.A. 2,4; G.A.A. 1-4; Photo C 1,2, Treas. 2; Prom 3; Fit. 3,4; Int. 2,3 JUDY VOORHEES C Band 1-4; P Band 1-4; S Band 2,3; All State 4; F. H.A. 1-4, Pres. 4; G. A.A. 1-4; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 4; Int. 1,3,4 ARLA BEMENT BOEHME F.H.A. 1-3, VP 3; G.A.A. 1-4; Lib. C 2,3; H. Com. 2; Queen C 2; Int. 1,2 SANDY FOX Choir 3,4; GGC 2-4, VP 3; Fr. Ch.; G.A.A. 1-4; Sp. Club 2; Fit. Com. 4; Lib. C 3; Pep C 3; Play C 3; Int. 2-4 SANDY MORRISON GGC 1; Fr. Ch.; Cheer L 2-4; Drama C 1; G.A.A. 1-4; Pep C 2,3; Fit. Com. 3; Int. 1-4 DICK HUDACHEK Transfer from Lone Tree, Iowa 1958; “P Club 4, VP 4; Play P 3; F Ball 3,4, C Captain 4; Int. 3,4 PAT WORKMAN Choir 2-4; Mad. 3,4; C Band 3,4; S Band 3; Fr. Ch.; Thesp. 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Sp Club 1,2; N.H.S. 3,4; B G 3; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 1-4; Class VP 1; Queen C 1; Play C 3 JERRY MARSHALL Choir 2; Thesp. 3; F.F.A. 1-3; P Club 3,4; F Ball 1,3,4; Track 1-4; B Ball 1,2,4; Int. 1-4 BUSTER FIELDS ‘P Club 1,2; Photo C 3,4; Ind. Arts C 1; Pep C 3; Prom 3; F Ball 1-4; Track 1-3; Play P 3; Int. 1-4 SHARON WHITE C Band 1-2; Sp Club 1,2; Thesp. 2-4; G.A.A. 1-3; P Staff 4; Prom 3; Fit. Com. 4; Play P 3; Int. 1-4 RON JONES Transfer from Cheyenne, Wyo. 1958; Ind. Arts C 3; “P” Club 3,4; Pep C 3; F Ball 3,4; Track 3; Int. 3,4 75 DUANE SANDQUIST C Band 1-4; P Band 3,4; Ind. Arts C 1; Photo C 1 Absent from picture: LINDA SEIM MARTIN Fr. Ch.; GGC 1; F.H.A 2,4; G.A.A. 1-4, Pep C 3; Lib. C 2-4; Int. 2 CLAUDE CLOUGH Choir 3,4; Fr. Ch.; B Ch. 2; Photo C 1; Play P 3 BONNIE ANN FARRIS Transfer from Kankakee I960; F.H.A. 4 BOB WHEELER Fr. Ch.; Sp. Club 1; P” Club 2-4, Pres. 3; Prom 3; H. Com. 3; F Ball 1,3; Track 3 JON CASTLE Transfer from Somerset, Kentucky 1 959 76 uni els Top Row: Dee Wagner, President; Sondra Newman, Vice President; Marcia Cambridge, Secretary. First Row: Alice Johnson, Treasurer; Arlie Adkins, Student Council; Bill Vaught, Student Council. HONOR STUDENTS Arlie Adkins Nancy Bolick Marcia Cambridge Alice Johnson Susan Johnston Martha Martin Sondra Newman Dee Wagner LETTERMEN Dick Marshall Bill Vaught Dave Erickson Warren Rollins Don Muller Gary McCullough EVENTS Christmas Dance Junior-Senior Prom Homecoming Float—Third Place Class Play 77 CHEERLEADER Gloria Voorhees PRINCESS Joan Unzicker Top Row, left to right: Johnny Basham, Roger Bixby, Nancy Bolick, Rodney Brown, Doris Burgess, Irene Canady. Fourth Row: Charles Cardwell, Carolyn Carlson, Beverly Claytor, Claude Clough, Glenda Combs, Denny Darr. Third Row: Richard Davis, Jim DeMuth, Barbara Drinkwalter, Larry Elkin, Dave Erickson, Janet Fancher. Second Row: Jim Fratia, Gary Frump, Richard Gillespie, Marlene Greiser, John Hanson, Tom Henson. First Row: James Hiser, Denny Johnson, Donna Johnson, Susan Johnston, Deanna Kelley, Jim Kingston. 78 Top Row, left to right: Betty Lackey, Bertha Lashley, Carolyn Lewis, Wayne Lewis, Gary McCullough, Barbara McGuire. Fourth Row: Dick Marshall, Martha Martin, Mary Kay Miller, Bonnie Mueller, Don Muller, Mike Mullinax. Third Row: Pam Palmberg, Donna Parker, Perry Parsons, Sandy Perry, Gary Reitz, Mark Rodgers. Second Row: Warren Rollins, Larry Rose, Judy Sauer, Merle Saldeen, Henrietta Schwartz, Franklin Stevison. First Row: Frances Stifle, Arlene Stover, Merrill Strayer, Jeannie Thompson, Gary Thrasher, Nancy Trickle. 79 Joan Unzicker, Gloria Voorhees, Betty Watson, Susan Wisher. Absent from picture: GeJnt' I?!a kwell) Susan Blanchet, Dorothy Bryant, Sharon Jane Kick, Ronald Meuse and Bill Chilton. plI -Sopkomoles Top Row: Pete Larson, President; Bill Campbell, Vice President; Sally Rolle, Secretary. First Row: Pam Hartley, Treasurer; Alice Fox, Student Council; Kenny Holliday, Student Council. HONOR STUDENTS Mariellen Anderson David Berg Renelda Frump Jerry Guy Karon Krueger Ruth Ann Noble Dudley Schwartz Dennis Tachick Robert Woodworth LETTERMEN Don Atkins Bill Campbell Wes Foster Phil Hudachek Pete Larson Richard Nickerson Dan Phillips Charles Richards Allan Rydell Larry Smith John Snyder Ed Zumwalt Bill Seaman, Manager Dick McCabe, Manager EVENTS Class Day Dance Football Stand Homecoming Float—First Place 81 CHEERLEADER Diane Short PRINCESS Alice Lee Fox Top Row, left to right: Connie Adkins, Mariellen Anderson, Lila Archer, Donald Atkins, Judy Bement, David Berg. Fourth Row: Janice Bradley, Marietta Bruce, Doug Burklund, Vera Busboom, Judy Butts, Kim Clark. Third Row: Erie Currie, Janet Dunlap, Linda Eppelheimer, Tom Foster, Wayne Foster, Wes Foster. Second Row: Renelda Frump, Mary Jean Gilkeson, Kent Gilonski, Donald Glad, Jerry Guy, Robert Henson. First Row: Bob Hoyt, Phil Hudachek, Janice Jamison, Anita Johnson, Carl Johnson, Jo Ellen Karr. 82 Top Row, left to right: Martin King, Don Koerner, Karon Krueger, Patty Krumwiede, Sandy Lackey, Linda Lewis. Fourth Row: Jo Laine Lubben, Dick McCabe, Sally Marshall, Judy Maxey, Richard Nickerson, Ruth Ann Noble. Third Row: Diane Parker, John Peterson, Dan Phillips, Ronnie Pufahl, Frank Reynolds, Charles Richards. Second Row: Bob Rohlfing, Margaret Romine, Allan Rydell, Byron Sauve, Dudley Schwartz, Denny Schneider. First Row: Bill Seaman, Jon Sheehan, Diane Short, Larry Smith, John Snyder, June Stanford. 83 Top Row, left to right: Mike Stuckey, Jim Swanson, Dennis Tachick, Paul Thompson, Ronnie Walker. First Row: Patti Wheeler, Bob Woodworth, Ed Zumwalt, Marjorie Hendrickson. Absent from picture: Karen Beede, Bernd Steinbrecher. 84 -j’leslx men Left to right: Terry Hustedt, President: Gary Koester, Vice President: Janis Carlson, Secretary. Marty Riemenschneider, Treasurer; Donna Carlson, Student Council; Frank Whitman, Student Council. EVENTS All-School Party Football Stand Bake Sale Homecoming Float—Fourth Place CHEERLEADERS Vivian Busboom Donna Carlson PRINCESS Vivian Busboom 85 Top Row, left to right: Terry Adkins, Dianne Albers, Joe Aired, Norma Atkins, Bobby Basham, Terry Beland. Fourth Row: Vernon Benson, Diana Brethorst, Gary Brethorst, Vivian Busboom, Stanley Caspers, Carol Chunn. Third Row: Patty Combs, Sherian Conover, Norman Creveling, Donna DeMuth, Gail Donnelly, Frank Drendel. Second Row: Julie Dyer, JoAnne Foster, Judy Foster, Linda Gallant, Paul Hanson, Carolyn Herriott. First Row: Cheryl Hoyt, Glen Humphrey, Bonnie Hungerford, Patty Hustedt, Betty Jamison, Carol Jenkins. 86 Filth Row, left to right: Stanley Johnson, Janie Judkins, Patty Kaiser, Kathy Kiest, Gary Kinney, Deanna Lackey. Fourth Row: Judy Larson, Darrell Lee, Betty Lewis, Steve Lierly, Dick Lindauer, Nils Lindstrom. Third Row: Dennis Lyons, Grace McCabe, Barbara Marshall, Kathy Martin, Janice Merkle, Dionne Moline. Second Row: Charles Morin, Doug O’Hare, Terri Ostendorf, Nancy Perry, Marvin Peters, Ann Peterson. First Row: Marjorie Pilcher, Raymond Price, Ronnie Rasmus, Kenny Reece, Kathy Reitz, Craig Roisland. 87 Fourth Row, left to right: Wickie Roy, Phil Rubarts, Sherri Sanders, Sharon Schwing. Third Row: Virginia Shirley, Sheila Stewart, Shirley Stevison, Charlotte Ulrich. Second Row: Judy Vaught, Sandy Voorhees, Joe Walker, Wilma Watson. First Row: Martha Watts, Jon Whitcomb, Diana Wolfe. Absent from picture: Mike Brannick, Ronald Carr, Tony McCullough, Diana Sarrault. 88 - ddminisfaatic £uf e'L(Htendent (ychools es c. n eivman Hlcjli $cltGol Principal 89 In memory of Durwood C. Hummel January 25, 1918 - April 17, 1960 Beale) Education Seated, left to right: Angus Taylor, Dr. James W. Dunnan, Kenneth Stanford, Vernon Swanson. Standing: Ray Foster, Rolland Starkey, D. C. Hummel. Three important goals of our Board of Education have been to improve the standards of the schools, establish school policies, and to keep the public informed of the progress of the schools. Regular monthly meetings were held on the first Tuesday of each month. Dr. James Dunnan presided as President, and Vernon Swanson served as Secretary for the year. The Unit 2 Board is affiliated with the Illini Division of the Illinois Association of School Boards and the National Association of School Boards. The §tafjlj ♦IRENE BEAR JAMES SMITH B.A. M.A. B. Ed. M.S. Social Studies Guidance Director Coordinator of Diversified Occupations Assistant Principal ♦BESSIE V. RAGLAND B.A. A.M. Typing I Shorthand I and II Coordinator of Office Occupations ♦JAMES C. REEDER B.S. Industrial Arts ♦JEAN COOPER B.S. M. Ed. Homemaking Family Living RICHARD G. PEARCE A.B. M. Ed. Vocal Music ARCELIA WATSON B.S. English IR English II PAUL THORNBURGH B.S. Business Education Head of Department 91 Hie gtafjjj ♦ELDER S. CARLSTEN B.A. M.A. Mathematics ♦VINCENT P. ZUCHOWSKI B.S. M.S. Director of Athletics and P.E. Football Track Coach ARCHIE $. STEWART B.S. M.A. English III, IV ♦ROBERT L. ROHLFING B.S. M.S. Agriculture ♦HARRY O. SWENSON B.M.E. M.M. Instrumental Music ♦LAWRENCE E. SMITH B.S. M.S. Basketball Coach Visual Aids Driver's Training CHARLOTTE IRELAND A.B. Librarian for Unit 2 Typing I CHARLES M. CONDIT A.B. M.A. Mathematics 92 ruth McIntyre B.S. Physical Education SHIRLEY WRIGHT B.S. English Spanish DARLENE KROON Office Secretary 93 7L gtajjjj MARVIN E. HOUGLAND B.S. Science Frosh-Soph Coach ♦JULIAN SCHERER B. Sc. Ed. Science TED E. JOHNSON B.S. Speech Social Science Personnel Standing, left to right: Mr. Kaiser, Mr. Van Antwerp. Seated: Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Ketchum, Mrs. Kingston, Mrs. Carlson. Standing, left to right: Mr. Jack Smith, Mr. Hendrickson, Mr. Wayne Smith, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Shunk. Kneeling: Mr. Shumate, Mr. Flannery, Mr. Sauer. The personnel of our school are responsible for the general condition of the school. The janitors maintain the building and keep it in tip-top shape; the cooks take care of the kitchen and supply us with good, nourishing meals in the school cafeteria. The bus drivers furnish the rural students with a way to school and supply transportation to the football and basketball games held away. Miss Kroon, the school secretary, is in charge of the office. She keeps school records and transcripts in good order and is “general handywoman” to students and teachers alike. We all owe our personnel a vote of thanks for the splendid job they do in keeping our school in good running order. 94 HUDSON DRUG SHOP A Good Place to Trade Carl E. Hudson, R. Ph. Phone 8 Paxton, III. MATTOON’S Cash and Carry Cleaners Corner of State and Taft 763 East Pells St. Phone 101 Paxton, Illinois BOB and HATTIE'S MARKET BEASLEY OIL COMPANY Quality Gas for Less Railroad Ave. Pine Streets Paxton, Illinois THRIFTY WASH LAUNDROMAT Coin Operated — Open 24 hours Route 45 South In Paxton RIPLEY'S Congratulations Best Wishes For A Bright Prosperous Future To All You Grads. John G. Koehnemann Ripley’s Drive In Your Hot Spot ROYAL BLUE STORE Your Complete Food Center The Monarch Line Phone 911 PAXTON BUILDING, LOAN, AND FORD- BAIER SAVINGS ASSOCIATION Furniture Funeral Home PAXTON, ILLINOIS Phone 68 Paxton Phone 31 A. B. SCHOFIELD SOIL SERVICE WEAVER OR KAUFMANN Commercial Fertilizer 413-425 N. Market Paxton, Illinois Real Estate B R OIL COMPANY Gasoline-Greasing Phone 699 Paxton, Illinois LEO THEESFELD SHOE SHOP Paxton, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS FARMERS-MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK CONGRATULATIONS Dr. James W. Dunnan ANNEX CAFE Chicken-Steaks-Chops Sunday Dinners Our Specialty Gene and Mickey of Paxton TED'S TEXACO SERVICE Center Rt 45 Paxton, III. Phone 924 KIEST’S Complete Locker Service Phone 5 Paxton, Illinois PAXTON AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY Complete Machine Shop Service Phone 861 or 862 UPTOWN BEAUTY SHOP All types of Beauty Services Phone 447 Donna Rae McAlister S M DAIRY Distributors of Sealtest Dairy Products Phone 108 209 E. Orleans Paxton CHAS SHELBY GRAIN CO. R. L. Yancey, Owner and Mgr. Paxton, Illinois Phone 92 YOUR BEAUTY SHOP 340 E. State—Phone 83 Hair Styling Cold Waves PAXTON’S FARMERS GRAIN CO. Critic Feeds Grinding and Mixing Phone 35 CHARLES I. BROWN Furniture Funeral Director Phone 24 DRUGSTORE Phone 28 PAXTON, ILL “Pleasing You — Pleases Us” Ray R. Davis, R. Ph. Perry Steiner, R. Ph. Tresea Lawson — Wanda Mattoon Fern Amsden 97 VOORHEES’ BARBERSHOP Work By Appointment Phone 879 JOHNSON JOHNSON Real Estate - Insurance Phone 242 Edmund Johnson Wendell Johnson WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Phone 250 Paxton, Illinois PAXTON CLEANERS DRYERS W. H. (Slim) Gullett Paxton Illinois A. J. LAURENCE SONS Paxton’s Shopping Center D R DRUGS The Rexall Store G. W. Riemenschneider, R. Ph. Phone 43 Paxton, Illinois PAXTON BOWLING ALLEYS Phone 131 COMPLIMENTS OF PAXTON CONCRETE PRODUCTS Paxton Illinois MEN’S AND BOY'S WEAR Since 1 864 P. LARSON COMPANY Paxton Illinois 9S OH'S SHOE STORE Judy Vaughf and Karen Unzicker Are Shown The Latest Styles In Teenage Shoes. OLI'S SHOE STORE is Headquarters For These And All Types Of Footwear Needs. Phone 232 FIRST NATIONAL BANK Phone 52 HUSTEDT’S SHELL SERVICE State Railroad Paxton, Illinois OLSON’S LAUNDRY Paxton, Illinois Phone 96 KUNKEL’S 5c AND $1.00 STORE Quality Merchandise at Popular Prices Paxton, Illinois GOOD LUCK SENIORS HAFFNERS 5c to $1.00 STORE Paxton LIETZ “ACE” HARDWARE Quality At Lowest Prices Paxton Phone 90 Ace Sets the Pace Live Better Electrically and enjoy the difference Central Illinois Public Service Co. ARTHUR R. BENZ CITIES AUTO PARTS Attorney Gas Oil Tires Paxton, Illinois Al Higgs Gene Glazik 99 PAXTON FARM EQUIP. CO. John Deere Dealer General Electric Appliances Phone 46 JIM’S BARBER SHOP Jim Bill Sam 150 N. Market Street CONGRATULATIONS DR. WAYNE L. HAMM CONGRATULATIONS DR. H. R. WORKMAN DR. N. E. WORKMAN ANDREWS LUMBER MILL CO. Phone 14 Longines Wittnauer Watches Keepsake Diamonds Watch Jewelry Repair REID’S JEWELRY PACEY PACEY Attorneys Phone 9 SIEBERT RADIO TV SHOP Quick and Efficient Service Phone 45 COAST TO COAST Hardware Store Phone 602 PAXTON FIRESTONE Dealer's Store 107 N. Market St. Paxton, Illinois BEN OVERSTREET SON Jewelers Phone 515 Since 1896 PARSON’S CLEANERS Paxton, Illinois Phone 36 1 BLUNDY RADIO AND TV Phonograph records 109 South Railroad Phone 75 Paxton, Illinois COMPLIMENTS of MIDDLECOFF INN 100 Compliments of JAMES E. AND LILLIAN ROSS Wholesale Confections Gibson City, III. Phone ST 4-5374 SHAW INSURANCE AGENCY 1 04 South Market Paxton, Illinois J. H. BENJAMIN Attorney Paxton, Illinois EASTERN ILLINOIS POWER COOPERATIVE Phone 185 Paxton, Illinois Owned by those we serve PAXTON BOOTERY Edwin Zeschke, Prop. Paxton, Illinois PAXTON PROCESSING CO., INC. Paxton, Illinois PAXTON THEATRE Always the Best in Movies Phone 37 FRED A. SMITH LUMBER CO. Building Material Coal Phone 1 Paxton, Illinois WM. T. WHOWELL MOTOR SALES CO. Ford T-Bird Mercury WILL M. CANNADY Attorney Paxton, Illinois BEAR BRAND HOSIERY CO. Paxton, Illinois PAXTON SKATELAND For Health’s Sake Roller Skate RASMUSSEN IMPLEMENT CO. Your International Harvester Dealer Phone 107 Paxton, Illinois M. J. MAINS CO. Office Supplies Desks — Files — Printing 206 N. Market Paxton, Illinois 101 FORD COUNTY ABSTRACT CO. (Incorporated) D. C. Hummel Paxton, Illinois PAXTON FLOWER SHOP Paxton Flower Shop-Corsages, Wedding Flowers-Spring Bouquet We telegraph flowers PAXTON PAINT WALLPAPER 238 N. Market Phone 1074 Paxton, Illinois I.G.A. FOODLINER The trend today is to I.G.A. Paxton, Illinois HIGGINS MOTOR CO. Phone 950 Fine Cars Deserve Fine Service MERRITT-FROYD MOTOR CO. Buick-Chevrolet Paxton, Illinois PATTON’S Fine Foods Curb service Phone 234 Paxton, Illinois L. F. PETERSON CO. Heating - Plumbing - Electric Phone 324 FRUMP’S STANDARD SERVICE Washing, Lubrication, Tires Road service, Batteries, Accessories Phone 980 ZANDER’S Women and Children's Apparel Phone 117 D. E. MARTENSEN Attorney at Law Phone 7 Paxton, Illinois WEAKLEY’S 66 SERVICE 144 South Market Phone 66 Paxton, Illinois ORR PETERSON Real Estate - Insurance Property Management Phone 150 102 Ctutccjlapli 103 BLANKENBERG PHOTOGRAPHERS, INC. Kankakee, Illinois CAPITOL ENGRAVING ELECTROTYPE CO. Springfield, Illinois PRINTING . . . STEVENS, PAXTON TWIN CITY PRINTING CO. . . . BINDING Champaign, Illinois KEY All St.—All State B Ball—Basketball B G—Blue and Gold C Band----Concert Band Cheer—Cheerleader Choir--A Cappella Drama C---Drama Club F Ball—Football F.F.A.—Future Farmers of America F. H.A. Future Homemakers of America Fit. Com.—Float Committee Fr. Ch.—Freshman Chorus G. A.A.—Girls' Athletic Association GGC—Girls’ Glee Club H. Com.—Homecoming Committee Honor S—Honor Student Ind. Arts C-Industrial Arts Club Mad.—Madrigals N.H.S.—National Honor Society Pep C—Pep Club P Band—Pep Band P Club—Lettermen's Club Photo C—Photo Club Play C—Play Cast Play P—Play Production Pres.--President Proj. C--Projectors’ Club Prom---Prom Committee S Band—Swing Band SC—Student Council Sc C—Science Club Sec.—Secretary SF Bd.—Student-Faculty Board Sp. Club—Spanish Club Sp. Con.—Speech Contestant Sr. Fin.—Senior Finance Thesp.—Thespian Track—Track T reas.—T reasurer VP---Vice-President 104