Dixon High School - Dixonian Yearbook (Dixon, IL)

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DEDICATION The graduating class of i945 silently salutes individually every service man in this time of crisis. The fact that many have and will make the supreme sacrifice fills every mind inevitably. Fellows of the graduating class realize this and face it gallantlyg girls face it with determination in their hearts and humble acknowledgment. You remember the morning Johnny got up early, because this was HIS day. Janie was so excited she could not eat her breakfast, and you, Mother, rushed around getting this and that. Remember?? Then he gave you a hug, gravely shook Dad's hand, and swung out the gate with that certain grin on his face. Late summer he came home on furlough so tanned in his uniform and somehow older. Then you knew-he had grown upl He went back pre- pared and anxious to give the enemy what they had been asking for. Not because he hated this Jerry or any Japa- nese fellow but he didn't like what they stood for and what they would do to our America .... Then came the telegram that morning when the world stood still, We regret to inform you . . . To you and you, this sacrifice does not signify defeat but a means to victory. Because we have courageous Americans like Johnny who believe in the big and little things that America stands for to the extent they give their all, we of the graduating class can go forward confident of victory and an everlasting, peaceful tomorrow. Realizing we could not gain these treasures without giving up some of our best, we hereby dedicate the Year Book of '45 to the heroes who have given and will give their lives for America.

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PRINCIPAL FRAZER Heading the faculty of Dixon High School is Principal Bernard J. Frazer who is re- spected and well-liked by all who know him. lvlr. Frazer helps many students solve their problems as youth of today. Claiming his home town as Windsor, Illinois, Mr. Frazer moved to Shelbyville, Illinois, where he obtained his high school and business college educations. During the First World War he served his country in France. Upon his return he entered the Illinois College. Besides being active in dramatics and sports, he was a member of the debate teams for three years and editor of the college magazine. Mr. Frazer's interest in sports grew when he played basketball in business college. He is now an ardent fan of all sports. In i924 lvlr. Frazer first became asso- ciated with Dixon's schools. For thirteen years he has efficiently served Dixon High as principal. He received his master's de- gree from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Frazer has answered roll call to the Lee County Teachers' Association, Rock River Division of Illinois Education Associa- tion, the Executive Committee of the State Principals' Association and many local civic organizations, SUPERI NTENDENT LANCASTER Superintendent of the Dixon Public Schools is Mr. Allen H. Lancaster, who is respected by all students from the first grade to the senior class. Mr. Lancaster's heart-warming smile has given him the confidence of many friends. After spending his childhood near Ridge- farm, Illinois, Mr. Lancaster attended the Vermilion Academy at Vermilion C-rove, Illinois. He spent two years in college in Indiana and received his B. A. degree from the University of Illinois. He received his IVI. A. degree from the University of Wis- consin. Before coming to Dixon in 1921, Mr. Lan- caster taught at Vermilion Academy, Ridge- farm High School, and was Superintendent of the John Swaney School in McNabb, Illi- nois. In Dixon he was principal of the south Side High School and with the completion of the new building, he was advanced to the position of Principal of Dixon High. In i932 Mr. Lancaster became Superin- tendent of the Dixon Public Schools and still holds this position. He has fully carried out his duties to the minutest degree. I