Nixon Township High School - Nixonia Yearbook (Weldon, IL)

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Til K NIXOMA MEMORIES The world has given us something To make us glad today. For this Senior (’lass of ’19 Starts forward on life’s way. The doors of the world are opened The crisis of life is here. The lessons school life has taught us Will he memories by us held dear. As we go forth on life’s journey The motto that we should wear Will lead us past all others That one great thought “He Square.” As friends look back o’er our pathway To see the road we dare Our foot-prints will be an example That they should not despair. Old Nixon High we are leaving With many sad smile and tear For there remains behind us Such happy times shared here. To dear Old Nixon High We Seniors bid farewell Of the wonders school days have revealed Enough we can never tell. 21 Beatrice Bales ’19.

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THE NI X OXI A many days you have been awake only long enough to pass from one class to the other. Do not for a moment think that we would detract from the honor of him who has so nobly given his life that our nation might live. We consider this the greatest sacrifice one could make, but remember that he did not go to represent the Class of ’19. He went to fight for his country and humanity. This is an honor that belongs to the entire school and community. Also remember that the Class of ’20 had one of its members in the army who was just as willing to make the same sacrifice. By carefully considering the standards of the two classes we cannot for one instance see where you have room to say that you will always be our superiors. After having enjoyed 1 lie same privileges which you have had access to, and with our present high standard we know that at the end of our high school career we can pass this gavel to the Class of ’21 with much more glory, honor and dignity attached to it, than we have received from you. As a class it is our greatest desire to fulfill your wishes as near as possible. Your last words to us were “carry on.” We wish to inform you that these words will be foremost in our minds during our last year of school. At the end of our high school career we will leave with much more glory and honor than you are, because our many achievements will make a standard for N. T. H. S. which has never been known throughout her history. Ernest Dickey ’20. JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION On the evening of May 26, 1919. the Juniors entertained the Seniors at the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. The corridors of the high school and the banquet hall looked like a very fairyland. The guests, including the Seniors. Board of Education and their wives and the Faculty, were entertained first by a short one-act farce, entitled “Pa’s New Housekeeper.” The various parts were splendidly interpreted by Florence, Opal, Ira. Clarence and Ernest. After we had laughed at the antics of “Pa’s New Housekeeper” until we were nearly exhausted we all repaired to the Laboratory, which had been converted into a banquet hall. The predominate color here was blue and gold, the colors of our Seniors. The tables were artistically decorated with the pink rose of the Juniors and the violet of the Seniors. Here we must pause to tell about the menu. Grape fruit cocktail, chicken salad, ribbon sandwiches, olives, pickles, radishes, ice cream, cake, lemonade and nuts, all tempted our appetites. After the banquet Ira Richardson, the toastmaster, called upon Opal Emery to welcome the guests; Gladys Hunt responded for the Seniors: Mr. Johnson represented the Faculty and Dr. Marvel spoke in behalf of the Board. The lights blinked as a warning that it was time for us to depart before we had dreamed that the hour was so late. We all journeyed homeward with a mingled feeling of sadness, and joy; joy for our last good time together and sadness for our departing Seniors. 20

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THE NIXONIA CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of the Nixon Township High School, Weldon, County of DeWitt, State of Illinois, being: of sound mind and memory and knowing the extent and value of our property, do declare this to be our last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills and testaments made by us. We will ami bequeath: To the Juniors, the hist row of seats next to the windows and we hope they will not mar said seats or molest the ink-wells found therein. To the Sophomore boys, a muzzle apiece, and to the girls, a fresh package of Juicy Fruit chewing gum. We also will and bequeath to them, the dignity found in the Senior class. To the Freshmen, we give this advice: “Always be kind and good to the Freshies of 1919-20 because they will be so young and green.” To the Faculty, we will our entire appreciation for their unceasing patience and endeavor. For their outstretched hands in time of trouble. To the Board of Education, we will and bequeath our thanks for their undying efforts to make this school what it is today. In addition to this: We leave Charles Adams’ graceful ways to Henry Gokcn and his basket ball ability to Ernest Dickey. To “Shorty” Walpole we leave Bud’s severe cough. We leave to Cora Swearingen, Beatrice Bales’ ever ready blush and her dignity of walk we leave to Fac Conn. To Florence McKown we leave Velda Hunt’s looking glass, which will be found in the girls’ cloakroom. It is our request that this glass always be left in said place. To Ollie Roben, we leave Velda’s rich ami melodious voice. To Ira Richardson, we leave Gladys Hunt’s wonderful expressions in French. Her winning smile we leave to Lotus Carr. To Ollie and Leona Roben we leave Ray Olson’s Ford, so they can get to school oil time. His ability as a warbler we leave to Clarence Galaway. To Raul Peterson we leave his fickleness and loud smiles. To all coming generations we leave the Nixon Township High School. Our desire is that this school, from which so many of great learning have graduated he regarded as one of the finest institutions in the state. Our further wish is that this, our last will and testament, be placed in the hands of trustworthy executors, Mr. Johnson, and anyone whom he may see fit to choose. Therefore, we declare this to be our last will and testament made this 28th day of May in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred ami Nineteen. Signed: Senior Class. Witness: Faculty. R. W. O. ’19. 22