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

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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

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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 X1X0X1A VALEDICTORY To the friends gathered here, to the faculty and to our fellow students, it is my privilege to speak the last words of the Class of 1919 as it goes forth from dear old X. T. H. S. This is the last time we can meet together as high school students. A swelling of pride and a sinking of heart tells us so. But the memories of our high school days and the many opportunities we have been given during these four years shall never be forgotten. As we i o forth on life’s journey alone these friendships formed in our school days and privileges given to us by our parents and teachers shall ever 1m a constant reminder to help us succeed in our life’s work of whatever phase it may be. Especially we wish to thank our parents who have made it possible for us to receive our education. Without the sacrifices of our parents and the training given to us by our teachers our chances for success in life would be poor indeed. We each have different ambitions as we enter into life’s school. Yet, nevertheless, our high aims and ambitions have been formed by the education we have received. During this short period we have enjoyed many advantages in our scholastic career as high school students. Among these privileges, we have had the advantage of receiving our instruction from a faculty which has ever been willing to help us make our high school life a success. So in behalf of the Class of 1919, I now take the pleasure to express our sincere appreciation for their untiring efforts for all they have done for us. Especially do we wish 1« thank Mr. Johnson who has been with us throughout our entire high school career. As we go to take our small place in the world, we know that success cannot come to us at a single hound but that we must ever strive to do our best and keep up the standard “Be Square.” It is not for all of us that we should be wealthy or great men and women but at least we can attain our noblest ideals by doing our best. Although tonight we are saddened by the realization that we are leaving dear old X. T. 11. S. forever yet we are proud that we have successfully finished the course which has been offered to us. And now my dear classmates realizing that after we receive our diplomas Friday evening, we shall never again have the opportunity of meeting as the Senior Class of Nixon Township High School. I bid you farewell and in so doing I am assured by the words of Bryant that: “lie who. from zone to zone. Guides through the boundless sky thy certain flight, In the long way that we must tread alone, Will lead our steps aright.” Gladys E. Hunt ’19. 23