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

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1920 volume:

the nixonia 1920 PAGE FIVE CLASS ]5)20 PAGE SIX jaxoxiA CLASS 11120 NIXON I CLASS 1920 FACULTY WK now look o’er |N� st (lavs with scorn, When the teachers appeared on Septemlicr nmni. Well, wo’ll not make our honest confessions. And well not give our first impressions. We henrd that Lightliody was smart hut cross, And wo kids would soon know who was boss. And we had pictured whips on the wall— They wore foolin'; he’s no grouch at all. He’s just as pleasant as you’ll find. Iio’s in for fun, yet makes us mind, He likes the girls; ho likes the hoys. But he thinks we all have too many toys. What do you think of our H. S. pep Who has made us got up and stop f What made the Freshman class look so sad As reports were rend in Physiology lab.’ Just ask the boys of the It. It. team, And very loudly you’ll hear them scream. Why, it s Goodwin, our old cooach, who’s over so tall Who’s made a record in basket ball. Next, Mrs. Goodwin, whose life seems so pure. All the high school mischief she strives to endure. A PAGE SEVEN POEM She said to us Seniors, “You an- so loud, Why, the Seniors are heard ubove the rest of the crowd.” She, like the rest of us, lias her own way. And always is brightest when receiving her pay. Those History exams, oh what fun! We an- sure she is sorry that this year is done. Next our thoughts go hack to English IX. How we studied and worked, yet we came out fine. Then came the third year of that dope. And we thought for the fourth there was no hope. Then came Miss Kohrhough, a whispered shark. And our thoughts were surely gloomy and dark. But oh, how easy she did make English twelve for us Seniors' sake! And I know well the board will urge That all should vote for Miss Kohrhough. “When on these lines in future years you cast your smiles. |K-rhaps your tears, IA-t thoughts of your past life engage And think of the Seniors who wrote this page.” —('lass of 20. PACK EIGHT NIXoN IA CLASS 1920 SENIOR CARTOON CLASS 1920 NIXON IA PAGE NINE CLARENCE L. (JALAWAY Senior President. Member of L. A. A. ’18, ’19, ’20. Alcthenac Society '19, 20. Society Ik-bate ’20. Yell Loader 20. M«� ck Trial ’17. Annual Play ’20. Calendar. “Talking incessantly; thinking occasionally.” PAOK TKX NIXON IA CLASS 1920 FLORKXCK M. McKoWN Shorty SHlutntoriHii. Joke Kditor. I.. A. A. ’18, ’19, 20. Class President 17. ’is. ’19. Clnss Secretary 20. Glee Club ’17. ’18. ’19, 20. Minstrel ’18. Annual Play ’19. Operetta ’20. Vico President Nixola ’19. President Nixola ’20. President L. A. A. 20. i I i t'll School Debate ’20. She’s witty, she’s wise, And quite small of size.” IRA I,. RICHARDSON Richie. Kditor-in- Chief. Athletic Kditor Class Treasurer ’20. Vice President Class ’19. Vice President Nixola 19. Monitor of Nixoln ’19. Member of I.. A. A. ’IS. ’19. 20. Basket Ball ’IS, ’19, 20. Manager of Basket Ball ’20. Minstrel ’18. Society Debate ’20. Annual Play ’19, ‘20. When a holy’s in the case l et other things give place.” CLASS 1920 XIX )X IA PACK KI.KVKX OPAL I. KMKRY—O-l'nl. Literary and Social Kditor Vice Pro , of Class MS, 20. Class Sec. and Troaa. M3. Operetta 20. Member of L. A. A. M9. ’2 . Girl’s (llee Club M9, ’20. Alothcnae Society ’19. ’2). Pres. Orchestra ’20. Mock Trial M7. “Xor bold, nor shy, nor short, nor tall, But a new mingliiii; of them all. ERXKKT DICKKY Dick. Valedictorian. Business Maunder. Basket Ball M7, MS, ’19, ’20. Captain of B. B. M9, ’20. Pres, of L. A. A. ’19. Member of L. A. A. M7. MS, M9. ’20. Pres, of A let henae Society M9, 29. Annual Plav 19, ’23. II. S. Minstrel Ms. Debates ’19, 20 Mock Trial M7. I would that all knew how vry wis - I am. NIXON IA CLASS 1920 1 A0K TWELVE NIXON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL CLASS DAY PROGRAM, 1920 M. E. Church Thursday, May 27th 8:00 O’clock P. M. ................Pae Conn -------------Opal I. Emery .......Florence M. McKown ----------Ira L. Richardson Florence McKown. Opal Emory -------------Ernest Dickey Salutatory................... r lorence McKown President's Address---------------Clarence L. Cutaway Class History...........................Opal I. Emery Solo............................ Florence M. McKown Class Poem------------------------- Ini L. Richardson Senior Charge.......................... Ernest Dickey •lunior Response________ Clarinet Solo___________ Class Prophecv__________ Class Will__1........... Duet___________________ Valedictory_____________ SALUTATORY Parents Memlier of the Faculty and friends: In behalf of the graduating class of 1920, I welcome you tonight. You are here to listen to our class night program, the last program given by the present class of Nixon Township High School. Tlion-fore, I wish to assure you that the Class of 20 appreciates your presence here this evening. For,, by your mere attendance you express vour interest and pleasure in our attainment, that of reaching the goal of graduation. While you, our parents and friends, listen to the prophecy ami will of our graduating class, you may prob ably recall the jests, the various good times and harmless jokes of your own school days. So we have invited you here tonight, that you may come again in touch with school life, that you may better understand our aims, our efforts and our achievements. As our president delivers his address you will also realize that our time has not all Ih cii s|K-nt in jests and idle pastime, but that earnest work has brought us to the eve of graduation. Roth in work ami fun, our motto has been. “Hit! don’t fan. Although you may think that we have often missed our mark, believe us when we say that we have “tried.” From our program tonight, you may judge as to how efficiently we have followed that same motto of Hit! don't fan.” And we only trust that you will be generous in your judgment. Now. may I introduce to you the mcinlters of the Class of 20? They have been true classmates in every sense of the word, loyal comrades during the four years of high school. And as a member of this same class, I again welcome you. Florence M. McKown, ’20. CLASS 1920 X1X0X1A PACK THIKTKEX P R E S I D E N T ’ S ADDRESS Tonight wo nppoar In-fore you in our class night exercise . Tomorrow night wo shall n| |N-nr boforo you ns the third graduating class of Nixon Township High School, from which wo shall sever our relationship. During tin- four years which have passed so quickly for us we have tried to take advantage of every opportunity that has Im-oii presented. Also we have gained many experiences which shall never In- ours again. It is not hard for us to see that we have made small mistakes in our school activities, hut they will only show us tin-way to do right in the future. The other graduating classes have expressed sorrow and regret in departing from their beloved high school In addition to this regret to the class of 20 then- comes a for-ling of joy that we can go out into the world to fill our places. But we will not go empty handed for we have those memories of our pleasures and opportunities as great as any high school can offer its students. Vet in accordance with the new obstacles which we shall encounter. we are Imt poorly prepared. Some of us may go to higher institutions of learning, while others of us will veil tun- forth upon life’s way. We can truthfully say to the people of this community, to these friends assembled here tonight that we Paul (in play practice): “How shall I look in this part? Blank?” Mr. tiondwin—“Yes. Paul, just look natural.” apperciate the support which you have given us during our high school career. And as you look upon us tonight and then at our under classmen also striving toward tin-goal of graduation you cannot fail to sec the eagerness with which we students enjoy the opportunities provided. If we accomplish something worth while—on small opportunities—what could we not do with broader advantages and wider breadth of view? As President of the Class of 20 of Nixon Township High School I am able to say that its im-niliers are glad yes, proud to stand In-fore you on the eve of their graduation. thankful for this chance to express their grati-fnation in their friends’ interest and loyalty to them at the end of their high School life. To the undergraduates who come after us. we wish for you the same hearty assistance, and approval which has cheered us in times of discouragement. In parting I need only say, persistence wins; do not give up. Education is now not a luxury, but a necessity and a high school training makes education possible. The high sehool is yours to make and use; become a part of it, and use it well. Commencement time comes all to soon; but make it mean something when it comes to you. (’. L. (Jala wav, 20. Howard—1“Where shall I sit. Mr. Goodwin?” Mr. G.—“O. anywhere—on your thumb.” Howard—“I can’t, there’s a nail on it.” PAGE FOURTEEN CLASS H Tin class of 1! 20, wliicli consists of two girls ami three Imys, is the first graduating class that entered the Nixon Township Ili h School as freshnten under the township regulations. Scptemlier 4. our class of five, Florence Me- Kown, Opal Emery, Ernest Dickey, Clarence Gainway ami William Montgomery, entered the Nixon Township 1 liisli School ns freshmen. We were guided through our first year’s work hy Mr. .Johnson, principal; Mr. Light hotly, science teacher; ami Miss Kerr, history ami Eng lish teacher. When the class organized for the first time Florence MeKown was elected president; William Montgomery, vice president, and Ernest Dickey, secretary and treas urer. At a call meeting, hy our president, we chose crimson ami gold for our class colors. In our very first year, we contributed our share toward ami played our | art in school activities; for Ernest Dickey and William Montgomery played on the basket ball team while Florence MeKown helped faithfully in the Glee Club. Usually there are some who drop out during their first year, or fail .to return for their second year work; but, on September 4, 11M7, our class of five was ready for school, as Sophomores. «in the seventeenth of September Ira Richardson, enrolling as a Sophomore, swelled our numl� er to six. This year our faculty was composed of Mr. .Johnson, su| erintomlont; Mr. I.ighthody, science teacher; Miss Gibson, following Miss Kerr as teacher of Initiii and English. and Miss Wnlktip, supervisor of music and teacher of history. Our president was again Florence MeKown, while NIXON IA ('l-ASS 1920 1STOKY our other officers were Opal Kmerv, vice president and Krnest Dickey, secretary and treasurer. At our first meeting of the year we elected Miss (Sihson as our class advisor. On September 20, we selected our motto, “Hit! don’t fan and decided that our permanent colors should be purple and white, and our class flower the pink rose. April 21, I! 1S, William Montgomery left school to join the army. We were sorry to lose a monitor of our class, hut were glad that lie answered the country’s call. hir Junior year saw our nunitor the same—five. This was a very busy year for us hut it only gave us training for our strenuous year as Seniors. This year Mr. Johnson was 8U| erintendcnt; Mr. Goodwill, principal and teacher of science; Miss (libson, teacher of languages, and Miss Gregory, teacher of history. Our officers for this year wen Florence McKowii, president; Ira Richard-son. vice president; Opal Kincry, seen tan- and treasurer, and Miss Giltson, class advisor. Several events which an worth mentioning happened this year. November 27, the Junior and Senior classes jointly invited the high school and faculty to a Weiner n ast at the school grounds. December 17,1918, a Im� x social was held at the school house under the auspices of the Junior and Senior classes. A fair amount was received hv each class. May 2(5. we entertained the Senior class at the Annual Junior-Senior Reception held at the school build-i'ig. As we entered school for our last year we found the faculty somewhat changed. Mr. Lightlnxly was hack again, hut held the position of superintendent; Mr. G«mmI win was mathematics teacher; Miss Rohrtough, teacher CLASS 1920 NIXON IA PAGE FIFTEEN of English. ami Mrs. Goodwin was the teacher of Ijitin niul history for the first semester. In the first week of September a class meeting was held and new officers were elected as follows: Clarence (ialaway, president; opal Emery, vice president; Florence McKown, secretary; Ira Richardson, treasurer. Later, at another meeting, Mr. Lighthody was elected as our class advisor. ur last year was a very busy year. We began from the very first of school to make plana for our Annual, The Nixonin. On January 15. the faculty and members of the Senior class were invited to the home of tpal Emery, wliere a good social time was enjoyed by all. In May, Notice, Boys A little iron—a cunning curl. A Im� x of powder—a pretty girl. A little min—away she goes. A homely girl with a freckled nose. the faculty and Senior class spent a very pleasant evening at the home of Florence McKown. The Senior class entertained the high school students, the faculty and the boys who were in military service on May 19. But tin- last jmrty of the year was the Junior-Senior Reception, where the Juniors surely proved themselves capable of entertaining. On May 2K. the Class of 1920 will graduate from the Nixon Township High School. We Seniors, looking back to the time when we were freshmen, and thinking of our high school years, shall rememlier many pleasant times s|H-nt at our good old N. T. II. S., and shall ever hold a place in our hearts for the school so dear to us. Opal I. Emery, 20. Just a Senior’s Prayer at Midnight Now I lay me down to sleep; Do I pray the Lord my soul to keep? For if I’d die liefore 1 wake. I’d have no IMivsics test to take. Ernest was a Freshman, Buried deep in books. Knowledge was the only thing— He cared not jot for looks. Now he is a Senior, Always looking neat. This is Ernest’s motto: “Either sleep or eat.” To you, Sweet Girl Graduate, On this eventful day. When the classroom is forsaken. And your lx oks are laid away; As faithful in your studies As faithful you will Ik In all the lemons you must learn While sailing on life’s sea. N1X0X1A CLASS 1920 PACK S1XTKKX CLASS POEM Verse 1 Once ii|nhi itu April evening, ns commencement time approached us Suddenly 1 fell a-brooding on those Freshmen days now lost. in the memories of High School which we’re soon to leave forever; Which we’re soon to leave forever; nil! how can we count the cost . Freshmen in the fall of sixteen, green and trusting men of von — Trusting then, but never more. Verso 2 Then my thoughts were moving onward throngh that year of nineteen seventeen. With it- honor and its glory shod upon us Sophomores Thus we lived and moved and worked with pride, with truth and dignity ever. Yes. with pride and dignity ever! Then we termed the Freshmen Imres, Hated Juniors for their meanness, praised the Seniors knowledge store— Praised it then hut never more. Verse .1 Next we reached the Juniors standing Juniors, genuine and jolly. Training stars for basket hall and adding strength to i iris Glee Club. Wanted here and wanted there, just giving free our service— Yes, we give so free of service! How they’ll miss us. there’s the rub! Nixon High has been our pride, on land and sea her fame will soar Aided by us, forever more. Verse 4 Now our Senior work is finished; and our fame has not diminished; Friends of our, in parting, hear us give that long drawn sigh; Sighing that we need must leave thee in thy helpless flight of fancy— How you need our light to steer by. But we love you Nixon classmates, for the school we all adore, Iajvc you always, evermore. I. L. B. CLASS 15 20 NLXOXIA PACK 8KYKXTKKX SENIOR CHARGE Juniors and Underclassmen, especially do I wish to speak tot he Juniors, who an- almut to enter upon that difficult path of living Seniors in the high school. It is not my intention to ridicule you in any way or to detract from your achievements of the past year, hut simply to point out your many mistakes and to show wherein you must improve before you will Ik- capable of carrying on the work of the class of ’20. To do this will require the united efforts of the class as has Ik-cii displayed by the present Seniors. Throughout our high school career we have worked ns n unit and through our united efforts an- leaving a record which has never been surpassed bv any class from the X. T. II. S. The class of 1T20 has always been ready to do its duty, when then- was a difficult task to perform. A large part of our success is a result of always being on time. Hen Juniors, I charge you not to allow three of your members to come in late the first day of school next Sep temher as was the case at the beginning of the last term. I am very forcibly reminded of the real truth of the statement, ‘quality, not quantity counts, when I corn-pan- the classes of N20 and 21. Although our member-ship is only the small sum of five never has there been a task nor a lesson that the Seniors would not undertake. During our high school career we have In-on willing to help carry out new projects and in many instances we have been the loaders. Also the school work done by us in the class rooms cannot be surpassed by the class of ’21. l.ook over past records and you will not find a single failure recorded against us. Juniors, it is impossible for you to boast of such a splendid and exemplary record. Before it will ho possible to uphold the dignified posi- tion of fourth year students, a reformation in the conduct of your members will Ik- necessary. Many acts which you have displayed since your appearance in high school have been worse than those of primary children. Kspeciallv I charge you to tame that mischevious freckle face farmer l� oy la-fore he drives the kind Knglish teacher out of school with nervous prostration. Also, it would add to your honor if you would have him, who is blessed with many names, to refrain from throwing pencils across the room and striking harmless freshmen severely on the hands. To show you how an honorable class is appreciated in a high school, I desire to call your attention to tin-many responsibilities which have been placed upon our members. Kvcn while Juniors one of our number was elected president of the Literary Athletic Association. This was a very successful year and many things wen-accomplislu-d; the most important of which was the organization of the Xixola and Alethenae Societies. Tin-first president of one society and the first vice president of the other were chosen from members of the class of ’20. Remember, we wen- only third year students then, but our abilities wen- far above the present Juniors Again, when officers wen- elected for the past year, a meinlw-r of the class of '20 was chosen president. Also both executives of the two sub-societies were elected from the Senior class. Von may boast of having elected a Junior secretary and vice president, but these are far below the honor that we hold. I shall have much sympathy for the next year’s faculty. when I think of tin- difficult situation which will confront them when they select the characters for the PAGE EIGHTEEN NIXON IA CLASS 1920 ■■■■■■■ annual play. To make a play a smvess all loading parts must Ik taken by competent and reliable students. -So, I say the faculty will have a difficult problem to solve lie-cause the most notable actors and actress in the high school will not l e present for them to select. Call to vour memory again the last two annual plays aud you will at once conclude that their success depended largely upon the ability and talents of the class of ’20. Also, in the minstrel, which was given in the spring of 1918, we played an important part. The recognition of our talent along this line is still further shown from the fact that when you gave your class play, you called h| oii our all-star actor to take one of the most important parts. No organization or department in high school will l e as complete next year as during the past term but I am sure none will suffer more than that of the music department. Esja-eially will the girls’ glee club feel the loss of those two wonderful senior girls who have had a place in that orgauiation during the most im|K rtant part of their high school career. Juniors, our exceptional ability along this line is shown from the fact that the girls of our class have a one huudrdcd jkt cent membership in this organization while the Junior girls only have a fifty |M-r cent mcmltership. You boast of a solo singer bat we have one in our elass who is far her superior. At this time I must mention the high standing of the Senior boys in music. Their strong bass voices will lie missed very much in the chorus work next season. Also I wish to say to you that one of our members plays in the organized orchestra, while not one of your elass has this honor. Ivpially as much will the basket ball team Is- inenpnei tated from the loss of the Senior liovs. No class in high school, for its size, has ever produced the basket ball material that we have, and 1 am sure that it is nil impossibil- ity with you. For the past two years the captain of the team has been a member of the class of s20, and this last season the manager was taken from our ranks. Juniors, although there an- only three boys in our class. I wish to impress upon your minds the fact that one of them has been in the team for four years and one other has ln-en a regular man for two years. What will the team 1h-when a forwanl aud center nre taken from it? You may say that you will not miss us, but I challenge you to show me where you will get your scoring machine next year. To show you what a gn-at part the two Seniors have taken in this I wish to call your attention to the fact that out of four hundred forty-three | oints made by N. T. II. K., in the eighteen games of the season, we scored three hundred fortv-six. You may boast of having one goml player in your elass and I am sure you have room to do so for he has been a great help to the team, lint Juniors, you must consider that lie was a member of our class until his enlistment in the army. If it had not been for this you would have gone through school without a single representative oil the team. Often as the Seniors have toiled in the o| ern house preparing it for plays aud basket ball games, I have wondered how you will manage to have this work accomplished next year without us. Many times when the stage was to Ik- fixed or tin- house to be cleaned all of the Senior l ovs were there, while the hoys of your class would be loafing on the streets. Juniors, such a record as this is not sufficient if you intend t � become Seniors in the high school. It will Ih- necessary for you to teach the boys of your class to work, or you must give up all hopes of carrying out the activities which an- now in progress. I fear, that if you do not show more interest aud tal cut, that the high school debates will fail to continue as CLASS 1020 NLXONIA PAGE NINETEEN ■ II—III ■ I I—W-1— they have in (lit pant under our leadership. This is one thing which should lie carried out for your own benefit. We saw the advantage of this and as a result four of our five members have distinguished themselves as excellent debaters. In the debate with the farmers last year a member of our class was leader. In the first school debate this year three seniors took part. Ill the second one an other of our numlier distinguishedd herself as the best s|M aker of the day. Juniors, these things which I have mentioned are only a few of the many which we have accomplished but I am sure that from them you can easily determine our high standing in the school. Now, will the representative Notice Please My dramatic ability ‘Clarence (Jalaway. Me Marie Shinneman. My good looks—I .vita Gray. My pretty speeches—Ava Ennis. “I ioks hardly old enough to leave her mother.”— Feme Cotton. “I have a heart to let.”—Ruby Gray. Ava—“I want someone to make a fuss over me.” Eula- -“Do you like tea!” Donn—“I like the next letter better.” Paul—“ Hi, Dud, let me see if I can flip this chocolate into your mouth. I flip| ed some into the stove door a minute ago.” of the Junior class please come forward? As your superior in scholarly attainments I hope you will accept these valuable suggesitons; take them to your classmates and urge that they uphold the high standard which we are leaving. We do not say these things to discourage you but simply to set an example by which you should lie guided. Ixiok well to our class for vour inspirations. In order that you shall not from any cause forgot this advice. I take the pleasure of presenting to you this gavel so you may have it to call to your minds again the many exalted achievements of the Senior Class of 1! 20. Ernest Dickey, 20. Nixon High Zoo Pig—Miss Kohrhaugh. g«Mid rooter. Owl—Mr. Lightltody, his wise look. Tortoise- Donn Mire, so slow. Ram—Clarence Galawav- always hutting in. Woodpecker—Ollie Kolien, a g«n d knocker. Ant—Florence Baker, a good worker. Eula -“Marie was almost drowned last night.” lA la—“How did it happen?” Eula—“The pillow slip| cd, the bed spread, and she fell through the mattress into the spring. Opal Gray—“Is it free!” Zehla—“ Yes.” Opal—'“Let's go. NIXON IA CLASS 1920 PACK TWKNTY JUNIOR RESPONSE In liehalf of tlu� Junior Class I gladly accept this Ravel as ail emblem of trust and responsibility assumed by prospective Seniors. Dear classmates and friends . Just a feeble attempt to right ourselves after the scathing criticism just made bv the Seniors. First: In reply to the accusation of tardiness, I wish to argue in defense of my class. These three Juniors. Iicing filled with educational intent, were attending the Chautauqua, which held its last session on the night be-fon school o|H ned on Sept. I, 1019. Consequently, they arrived a few minutes late on the first ddny of school. Are they not excusable. Second: “Quality not quantity counts. Our class possess both as you will sec if you should visit our school and look around a few minutes. Knell year we have left a gift useful to the school. Not so with the Seniors, who. I presume, think they will he rememliered chiefly for their lieauty. Again the Seniors boast of no failures. But have they ever had any excuse for failures—with clear sailing on an unruffled sea? On the other hand, consider the obstacles, of sickness and broken arms, met with by several of our Junior memltcrs. Third:: You charge our male members with Boise-vist attempts to break up the quiet and peaceful rule of the assembly by throwing bombs, in the form of pencils and crayons, into the Freshmen ranks. Now what does it matter so long as they use only light and harmless missiles with only playful intent ? At least no one can bring against our innocent classmates the charge of assault and battery—an offense of which the Seniors are only too guilty. Why, even now your humble servant is only recovering from an attack made by a Senior—and lie is an honorable man—with a four-foot window stick from the assembly room. In reference to the societies, organized while the Seniors were holding offices in the Literary Athletic Association, may I say just a word. Why every one deserves credit and greatness for the promotion of such a movement, and one calls to mind at this point the apt quotation, ‘Some are bom great, some achieve greatness, still others have greatness thrust upon them —and let me add just one more phrase—“still others grab greatness.” I think we may call the Seniors “grabbers’ in this respect for, according to my reliable source of information, the faculty, not the Seniors, were the organizers of the Nixola and Alethenae societies. In regard to the sympathy offered the faculty in supervising the future dramatic efforts of the high school students, I wonder if the teachers need it ? For have not WE at least three all-star actors and actresses, in our class, who have taken leading parts in several plays? And these same plays were even a greater success than the annual dramatic productions mentioned by the noble Seniors. Fourth: You say we have no orchestra members and that our Glee ('lub representation is |� oor. I must explain to our friends concerning this statement. With our vur ious other duties we really have no time for orchestra, liesides we also hated to crowd out the Itcginncrs, as KYKRY member of our class already plays an instrument. and is able to continue his study at home. As to (ilee (’lull members, we Juniors congratulate you Seniors CLASS 1! 20 XIXOXIA PAQK TWEXTY-OXE for your one hundred per cent record—and we sincerely trust that our four members—only fifty | r cent of our Kiris- will In- able to console the high soIuh | during the year of 1920-21, for the loss of two members furnished by the class of ’20. In regard to basket ball prospects, last year a forward and guard were taken from the team and two new men had to Im trained to fill their places. The basket ball season this year was a greater success than last season. Xow next year, we, as a high school, have only one new man to train as we have one mail experienced as center and will only have to procure a new forward. Can the class of ’20 show why a team will be erippled so terribly by having to add one man when at the iiegiiming of the last very successful season two men were trained The class of 20 challenge us with the points made by their members. They forget that our member was a guard and what would their scoring have amounted to if he had not been in his place under our op|M nent's goal.' Why was it that we heard our Senior member so often remark, ‘Wait until old William gets on the job?” If our Senior boys will turn their attention back to the tournament they will remember that Ol'K Junior guard made as many points as one of the Senior offensive men and lacked only one point of tying the other. Ho started scoring late in the game after re| eatcdd efforts on the part of our offensive men. Kurt lien non we do not think it necessary for us to answer the charge of the Senior that our basket ball man really Itelougs to them. Circumstances often alter eases and our member is only glad now that circumstance at this time, has placed him in our class. In the next place we certainly appreciate the sage advice of the Seniors in regard to Isitli learning and labor, especially laltor. Hut we already know how to work, we only hated to take the chance away from the Seniors as we thought that our turn for all such duties, as cleaning up the hall and building fires, would come next year. Then comes tin question of debates. I remember during one debate of the season that two Juniors representing the negative side, took all the glory from the Senior and Kreshman who carried the affirmative argument. And should not a noble Senior have won alone? Lastly, we’re only waiting until next year to prove the high standing of our class. We heartily appreciate the consideration shown us by the class of ’20 in that they have pointed out none of our good qualities. I think you will agree with me in saying no one can Ik perfect, therefore, no one class can Ik perfect. Hut I am here to ussure you that tin Junior ('lass is not discouraged on this point. I am also unable to promise you that we will look to you for guidance. For who knows but what we may have higher aspirations than any aims ever possessed bv the Senior Class of 20. I thank you. Fa® Conn, 21. PA(!K TWKXTY-TW XIXONIA CLASS 1920 CLASS PROPHECY “Oli, my! ! don't want to write that letter as I’m so sleepy I can hardly hold my eyes o|H'ii, hut 1 suppose I’ll have to do it. Boston. Mass., May---let’s see- Mnv -28th---------May 28th. Why! That’s the night I graduated from dear old Nixon High. How many years ago?----this is 192S- Why, eight whole years! I won- der what my classmates are doing now. My, hut I’m sleepy! (rubs eyes and yawns). 1 believe I’ll just take a nap in this chair and finish my letter after dinner.’’ (The Fairy of Dreams apfiears and with the aid of her magic wand places the slee|ier under her s|h II). (HKK DUKA.M “Who is that over there ploughing! Surely 1 should know him. Oh, I know—Clarence Gala way. And there comes a girl to talk to him and cheer him up in his laliors. Maybe I know her, too. Yes, indeed! She is the girl who sat across the aisle from him during his Senior year —Florence Baker, as sure as I live. “I truly never saw such a large audience at the Lincoln Square theatre. But now I see the cause—The clarinetist. Madame Pattini—our own Opal Kmery—ap jwars tonight for the first time in her native state. (Yawns and rubs eyes). School—school teachers here’s another one, just as cross-looking as the rest of his comrades—Ernest Dickey—who, by persistent effort ami hard work, now occupies the enviable position ns superintendent of Lane Public School sole dictator over all the other teachers —in number—two. “What did I do with that five dollar hill that I had today! My money affairs are always in such a muddle. 1 wish I had Ira Richardson, who is now a certified public accountant, to help me out. But he is Imokkeepcr of the X. T. 11. S. Literary-Athletic Association; and considering the responsibility of his ] ositioii. I cannot think of asking for any of his time. “Shall I really Ik. able to entertain all of the class of PrjO here at the White House next year? Who ever guessed that I would some day Ik the president’s wife?” (The dream is ended at the sound of the dinner gong). “( h, dear! There it is six o’clock and I am not truly the president’s wife at all. I ...ily Florence McKown and not ready for dinner. Florence M. McKown, 20. CLASS 1920 XIXOXIA PAGE TWENTY-THREE CLASS WILL Acting in lichnlf of the Senior Class of 1920 of the Xixon Township High School ami having come face to face with the fact that we shall soon cease to exist as a senior class of the said hivrh school, I have drawn this, our last will and testament, in order to make known our wishes in regard to the pro|R rtv to he disposed of before we depart. To the Faculty we will our utmost appreciations for the help they have given ns, that we might reach the goal toward which we have Irmmi struggling for four long yean. To the Board of Education and members of the community who have made our school what it is today, we give our thanks for having the privilege of graduating from such a school. We give and iRspieath to the Junior class the entire row of seats on the north side of the assembly room. The seat formerly occupied by Florence McKown is to descend to Ollie Koben. The purjswc of this is to prevent anyone else from using the seat as a place in which he may perform stunts and not be seen by the principal. The other scats are to be distributed in a peaceful manner, or according to the instructions of your principal. The following lHH|Ucnthmcuts are made to the pel • sons or groups of persons named, according to their respective needs. Ernest Dickey leave his ability to keep company with a different girl occasionally to Robert Montgomery. His oratorical and musical talent to Ollie Rolieii. Opal Emery leaves her clarinet and musical learning to Mildred Baker, who may use the same during just treatment. Clarence (Jalawav leaves his spectacles to any Junior that needs them, as they will bo of no further use to him His rights us “yell leader” and his unnecessary height he leaves to Cora Swearingen. To Lois Ennis we grant the right of using her arms, while talking—a privilege now in the |K ssession of Florence McKown—under the provision that she does not injure anyone while so doing. Florence leaves her talent as a singer and actress to Ruby Gray. To both Surah Montgomery and Mildred Baker we leave one alarm clock in order that they may Is- at school on time, thereby saving themselves the task of carrying excuse blanks home and then back to school every morning. To Paul Peterson we grant the privilege to take the school girls a Ford ride, a right he has lieen exercising without our consent. To Florence Baker we grant the privilege of making the motion for adjournment to all Litcrarly Athletic Association meetings of the following year. To Ruby Gray we leave the ambition and dignity of the “Senior Class.” To Fae Conn we give all stray wads of chewing gum, found on the floor, unless they are claimed by the rightful owners. We also leave her one pair of four-buckle overshoes to Is used during bad weather. Ernest Dickey and Ira Richardson leave their basket ball ability to Paul Peterson and Henry Gokeu, a PAOETWF.XTY-ForR NIXON IA Cl.ASS 1020 legacy which will In greatly iicctlvd by the two latter if they are to uphold the athletie record of the school. To l'rn Shearer we leave one box of face powder and a lookiugglnss—the mirror as an aid to her in distinguishing powder from chalk dust. Florence McKown leaves to Leona Ruben tin teacher's desk in “Room a. which she used as a lunch table to Ik used by the receiver the two following years. And at the expiration of that time said desk is to Ik given to some sophomore for another |htumI of two years. To Harrold I Inn-old we give the first choice of the Freshman girls, providing the girls do not object. To the .luuior girls of the “(!lee dub” we grant tin-privilege of drawing on the Literary Athletic Association for all expenses incurred while on their entertainment trips of the following year. To Owen Tilbury we will one ouija board and also one watergun, Itotli of these articles being much beloved by the receiver. We will and bequeath to the girls of the Sophomore A Preside sPmkI on the burning deck And from all that we could learn. He stood there in perfect safety, He was too green to burn. class one megaphone each that their timid voices may In-heard by the other students and teachers. To the Inn's of the same class we leave the privilege of taking over the management of tin- Basket Ball team during the following year. We give and bequeath to the Freshman girls one dozen Kid Curlers” each. To the boys of the same class we leave one package of “Camel” cigarettes. We, the Senior Class, appoint Miss Rohrlmugh executrix of this will. We In-stow upon her the authority of a sheriff, also the knowledge of law as possessed by the In-st of lawyers, that she may In- able to carry out the provisions of the aforesaid will. In the presence of each other and the Faculty we, the class of ’20, do hereby set our hand and seal this 27th day of May, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty. Signed by Senior Class. Witnessed by Faeultv. I. L. R., s20. Sylvia—“Listen lien , girl, I want to tell you that seeing is believing.” Manila—“Now I see yon, but I seldom believe you.” CLASSIC VALEDICTORY In behalf of the (’lass of 1 ! 1 1 I wish to express to our parents, faculty, schoolmates and friends our appreciation for the kindness which they have shown us in our endeavor to attain a hit'll school nducation. With the exception of tomorrow night this is our last appearance before the public as the Senior Class of Nixon Township High School, and I am sure our Class Day program would he incomplete without giving the memliers of each group, above mentioned, the credit due them for making this occasion possible. During the last four years we have Ik cu attending high school with little realization of the great debt we owe our many friends. Hut, at this time, come thoughts which tell us that we are likely never again to enjoy such a privilege as the one which has been given ns; namely, that of a high school education. As a compensation for these liberal efforts it is our desire to do something worth while in years to come in order to assure you that your efforts have not lieen in vain. Imperially, among our many friends. I wish to thank the members of the Board of Kducation for the valuable help they have given us. N ith this previously stated determination in mind. I am sure our characters will !m greatly moulded by the instruction given us by the faculty. Probably at this time we are unable to estimate the valuable service which individual teachers have rendered but. without doubt, there will come a time in our lives when we shall bp better prepared to appreciate their helpfulness. Many times we have become discouraged but we have always found them ready to help us out of our difficulties. The value of such assistance cannot Ik estimated nor can we repay them for it. Nevertheless, in behalf of each graduate. I express to you members of the faculty our most sincere thanks. Especially, we feel greatly indebted to Mr. Light-body, who has been, not only our superintendent, but advisor of the senior class for the past year. it limit doubt there is no one here tonight who deserves more credit than our parents. Many times we. as students in high school, fail to appreciate their kindness and magnanimity constantly shown us. But I am sure that this occasion makes each one of us realize that they have done more for us than we can ever do for them. Parents, it seems that to thank you is not enough. We feel we owe you more than mere thanks, .lust what it is we feel cannot Is expressed but, as we leave high school, it is our ambition to fulfill your expectations for us and make ourselves worthy of your respect and affection. As the time when we shall Is- graduated draws near we arc saddened by the thought of leaving our many schoolmates. Although our relations, in many cases, have l con that of rivalry we feel that those same relations have always been in a friendly spirit. Kspeciallv. we wish to commend the Juniors for their sportsmanlike attitude maintained toward us during our three years together in high school. Students of Nixon Township High School, we wish to thank yon for your hearty co-operation in all of our undertakings and we wish you success in the remainder of your scholastic career. Although this is a happy time in our lives, bear with us that it is mingled with sorrow. However, we realize that we have spent our time in high school; now we hear duty calling us elsewhere. Again, I thank each one of you fervour kindness and encouragement; ami, in behalf of the Senior Class of l!� 20, I bid von an affectionate, far. well. Ernest Dickey, 20. PAGE TWENTY-SIX NIXONIA CLASS 1920 COMMENCEMENT PROGKA M of the Third Annual Commencement Exercises NIXON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL M. P. Church Friday, May 28, 1920 8:00 P. M. Selections—a, b................School Orchestra Invocation.....................Rev. O. W. Lough Selection......................School Orchestra Class Address. Prof. W. A. Beyer, Hist. Dept. I. S. N. U. Selection......................School Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas.................. ....Dr. L. M. Marvel, Pres. Board of Education Benediction....................Rev. O. E. Martin CLASS 1920 NIXON IA I ’AGE TWENTY-SEVEN JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION Tlie .liinior-Soiiior reception was held at the school house on May the first, nineteen hundred twenty, when tin- Juniors entertained the Senior class, members of the Hoard of Education and their wives and the hit'll school faculty. The decorations of the color scheme very cleverly combined the colors of Inith the Senior and Junior Classes A beautiful lattice-work in purple and white wag arranged over the tables, while the table decorations were in pink and white. At nine o’clock the following four-course banquet was served: I. Orange Basket ( cktail II. Meat I .oaf Brown Gravy Franconia Potatoes Meat Relish Radishes Tomatoes a i Natural Parker House Rolls Butter Roses III. Butterfly Salad Wafers IV. St rawl� erry Short cake Coffee WhipjKHl Cream Mints Much zest was added to the dinner by the various toasts and responses made by the representatives of the several groups present. Mi Id ml Baker acted as toast mistress. The several speakers were: From the Junior class, Sarah Montgomery; the Senior class, opal Emery; the Faculty, Mr. Light-body; the Board of Education, Dr. Marvel. After dinner was served, the progressive entertainment begun earlier in the evening was resumed with much good humor and jollity. Taps were sounded about eleven o’clock and at this sound, the Juniors bade their guests a merry good-night. SENIOR SOCIAL EVENTS (hi Friday evening, ictoher 17, 1919, the Senior class gave a Box Social at the High School Building. A large crowd was present and Mr. (ioodwiu auctioned off the boxes at good prices. Vein Shinncmnn and Andrew Cotton received the closest estimate to the number of grains of corn in a jar, there lieing 1919. A«la Perkins received the Ih� x of candy awarded the most |K pulur young lady, although her name was not put up until the last few minutes. The total receipts were about $7i . which was appreciated by the Senior class. 0.1. E.. 20 The Senior class and faculty motored to the home of Opal Emery on the evening of January 15. The rooms wen decorated in the class colors, purple and white. Some new stunts were played, one in which it took Ernest Dickey and Florence McKown quite a while to learn to say “Boots, without Shoes.’’ When the refreshments were served there was a surprise for all, but especially for the Seniors. A big cake was decorated in the class colors with the words “We are Five.” After the refreshments more games were played. As the hour was growing late, the guests soon departed after having spent one of the pleasantest evenings of the year at her home. Florence McKown entertained the Senior class and' faculty at her home during the month of May. Everyone was then- as they knew that they would have a good time at her home. If the guests were not busy playing games, they were listening to the music furnished by the Columbia. The evening was flying by quickly when we were ushered to the dining room for refreshments. The room was decorated in the Senior class colors, purple and white, and the table was beautifully decorated. In the center of the table stood a Mav-pole with purple and white streamers leading to each place-card. A two-course I’AdE TWENTY -EIGHT NIXON IA CLASS 1920 luncheon, which np|H aled to everyone's a|f]� ctitc, was served. The guests departed at a late hour but wished that they could have stayed longer as they hail had such a good time at Florence's home. On May 19. 1920, the Senior class entertained the high school students, the faculty and the boys of the X. T. II. S.. who were in military service. The Seniors sent special invitations to the hoys and urged them to spend the evening with the high school and to enjoy the high school parties as they used to do. Ilarrv dale, who lost his life in France, was one of our honored schoolmates. The other l oys wen . Harry Barclay, Morris McKown, William Montgomery. Yem Shi lineman, C. C. drav. Clarence Keel, Walter Marvel and William drav. After several new and interesting games wen played we let each boy, who was there, take his name from the honor roll, 'll the place of the honor roll the Senior class hung a silk service flag with one gold star for Mam-dale and one blue star for each of the other boys. The Senior class gave this flag to the school as a gift. After this little ceremony. n fn shments were served. Then we adjourned to the Assembly Boom when mon games, which rv |uin d a great deal of wit. were played. When someone said it was getting late and time to go home, everyone looked amazed as the time had gone so quickly. Ami when the party adjourned, each | erson then felt that the bonds of friendship thmugh his connection with the X. T. M. S., had boon greatly strengthened bv that night’s gathering. pnl I. Emory, ’2t� . CLASS 1920 XIXOXIA PAGE TW'KXTY-XIXK 3 UVJ $sv y SIOHSJVNS HOINIlf vjt� i± 4 Y1« J I � 1- •iv i i xw y •si •x lx H JL OGGI SSV'IO VIXOXIX A1H1ILL aovd CLASS 1920 XIXOXIA PACK THIRTY-OXE JUNIOR PICTURE Front Row—Knnis, Conn, Cray, Swearingen. Second Row Rnhcn, Montgomery, M. Baker, F. Baker. Third Row—Peterson, Montgomery. President____________________ Sarah Montgomery Vice President_______________________________Corn Swearingen Secretary______________________________Lois Kanin Treasurer______________________Robert Montgomery Class Advisor______________________Miss RohrIxmgh PAGE THIRTY-TWO XIXo.MA CLASS |.T 0 CLASS P EM More knowledge is to .L niors given Than all the other classes livin’. Anil it there Ih- some Freshman here, N 'll tench them lessons year hv year. A Frosh so timiii ami . 0 shy. That all the Seniors pass him by, B'U it never hurts a Junior's pride r« drug the Frosh up to his side. JOKES Sernh (in Latin ilass)- “Paul, give the principal parts of porto.” i’anl—-(to Duff—4 What did she say!” D iff—“Darn if I know. Paul—“Damifino, dnmifimire, darnifinavi, darn-ifinatum. Paul—“They marry rich girls to scttlo up and poor girls to settle down.” Mr. Lightbody—“Florence can you toll something nlnmt the character of Xapolcon ?” Florence —(remaining silent). Mildred (explains) Florence has lost her.voice again.” - 9 Fae—(recalling a previous time when Flflrelice lost her voice, and the manner in which she iWained it.) saiil. “Have Clarence run into another telephone post with her, then sin- will Ik- able to talk. 'Hie “Sarah, hurry up and hand imyyour ruler. (Sarah handing it to her and upsetting Cora’s red ink). Cora “Now, Sid you have got a job.” Sarah I am sorry I did it. hen- is my blotter. Cora—(getting up ink)— Oh, I don’t care, I have a pretty red handkerchief now.” Miss Kohrliougli—“.Robert, read the following:” Soothing she answered him. Assuage, mine honored friend the fears_—. Robert- (beginning)—“Yes, ma'am, Soothing she answered him. ‘Sausage.’ ” Mr. Lightbody—“Poes anyone know whether the Czar is livingf” Robert— 41 don’t know, I haven’t heard from him for alMuit two years. Paul-“Do you know why some boys marry rich girls ami why some uiarrv poor girls’ Robert—'“No.” I'SCAL OCOI RRKXCKS Sarah—Helping William with Geometry. ora— Ollie, study your Geometry, break neck.” Paul— Cora let me copy your Latin. W illiam—Rending the daily news, t'llit —peeved in Geometry class. Ruby—' ( ora let's read our History lesson.” Fae—Talking to the teachers. I � i� — Just hate Latin. Wish I had it.” Mildred—Powdering her nose, Fae is it straight ?” your Oil Florence—Always jolly. Miss Rohrhough Keeping order. CLASS lift) XIXoXIA PAGE THIRTY-THREE CLASS HISTORY At til - liegiuning of the school year twelve members entered the Junior class. These students were Ollie Rohen, Cora Swearingen, l.ois Ennis, Ruby Gray, Sarah Montgomery, Florence Baker, Mildred Baker. Paul Peterson. Otlia Polston. Fae Conn. Robert Montgomery and Duff Barnett. During the first semester Duff Barnett moved away and Otlm Polston |uit school. According to our usual custom a present was left to the school. SOCIAL EVENTS On the evening of September 2 � . the Junior class entertained the members of the high school and faculty at the first party of the school year, (lames were played out of doors, then all entered the school house to partake ot the dainty refreshments of ice cream, cake ami opera sticks. When the lights winked all took their leave, saying that the Juniors were royal entertainers. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Juniors decided soon after school started that they would need some money. It was thought best by all the students to give a play. On March HRh, after hard work “The Merchant of Venice Up to Date” was given at the o|iera house. Although the night was stormy, a good crowd responded to the cause. Kightv-two dollars and ten cents wore cleared. All the characters helped to make the play a great success. PLAY CAST Duke of Venice..........................Henry Gokcn Antonio, Captain of High School Football Team__ ——-----------------------------------Donn Mire Bassanio, his friend and a suitor to Portia.Walter West Gratiano, another friend...............Ira Richardson Shvlock, a wealthy gambler_____________Corwin Miller Tubal, his friend and Captain of the Belmont Football team............................ Paul Peterson l.auiieelot Gobbo, a servant to Shvlock.—Owen Tilbury The Professor, nn ex-ray photographer____________ ------------------------------William Montgomery Policeman.............................. Howard Burton Portia, a rich heiress............. Sarah Montgomery Xerissa, her friend.................... Mildred Baker Jessica. Shvlock’s ward.....................Fae Conn Miss Ahbic Threedice, a teacher___________Ollie Robcn Polly, Portia’s maid ______________________Lois Ennis Antonio’s Mother__________________________Ruby Gray Mrs. Golds. Launcelot’s Mother______(’ora Swearingen PARTY FOR THE PLAY CAST ()n March 25th, the Junior class entertained the members of the play cast, the orchestra faculty and all who helped to make the play a success at a social party. Music was furnished by the orchestra, which was a surprise to the Juniors. Many interesting games won played. The guests were ushered to another room, which was decorated in cream and old rose, to enjoy light refreshments of po| com and home-made candy. All departed at a late hour and several wish that parties were given oftener. OUR CLASS Interesting it is in the Junior class. When the boys and girls an- reciting. When an argument comes up With nothing to interrupt And all things so exciting, Tis pleasure, 'tis pleasure in this wonderful class. So earnestly every pupil his duty is tending. When their classmates do fail While on life’s way they sail. Each one a helping hand is lending. n't i i:- • 1 PAOK THIRTY-FOI’R _____ NIXONIA ______ SOPHOMORE CARTOON CLASS 1920 (’LASS 1920 N’1XOXIA PAGE THIRTY FIVE 8 0 P H O M O K E C LASS PI C T U R E Front Row Shearer. Rnheii, (i. Marsh. Baker. (� r:.v. Seeowl Row Burton. M. Marsh. Marvel. Parr. Glenn. Thin! Row (token. Mire. PAGE THIRTY-SIX NIXONIA class vm SOPHoMORK CLASS Vice-President........................... Clara Parr I nridtnt............................. Zelda Marvel Secretary-Treasurer____________________________Henry (ioken (’lass Advisor_________________________ Mr. Goodwin ('lass Colors_____________________ Crimson ami Gold Class Flower___________________________________Tulip Motto: We build the ladder by which we rise. CLASS HISTORY We have now finished the second successful year of our high school life. From the fifteen students enrolled in our Freshman year thirteen returned in our Sophomore year. Those not returning were I«otus Walpole and Owen Tilbury. A new student and classmate. Flora Bear, entered in the first of our Sophomore year. She had many g«Mxl ipialities ami above all was her great power of imagination and the class regretted that she did not return to school after our Christmas vacation. Another classmate, Mary Groves, left us. due to the change of residence to Randolph, Illinois. She was everyone’s friend and those who met her remember her well. Our Sophomore year was busy but yet pleasant with many events taking place. Our class decided to have a stand on the eighth of ►ctola-r. the day on which the bar-becne for the soldiers was held. We sold ice cream cones, sandwiches and pip. Meml crs of the class had charge of the stand and the receipts were Certainly no year would Is complete without giving a party and the date decided njMin for the Sophomore party was the eleventh of November, the anniversary of the signing of the armistice. The rooms of the high school were decorated in patriotic schemes, the colors, red, white ami blue lieing used. Patriotic games were played and refreshments of pressed chicken sandwiches, apple salad and bananas were served decorated with a small flag. Our zoology and botany classes called for many field trips which proved to lx affairs both joyful and beneficial to the class, for to see nature is the lx st way to learn its use ami influence. The members of the class always returned from these jaunts feeling in the best of spirits ami also with a large collection of insects and plants. ( ur specimens were mounted and later classified. Our only regret is that we have only two more years of high school life. Goodwin always, always, calls on me, I’m never passed up in geometry. I know what I ’ll do bye and bye. To get those problems I’ll really try. Ami when 1 do just wait and see, I ’ll never Ik called on in geometry. (A Geometry Student) “F” is for Freshman, 'Tis plain to Ik seen, II hat Freshies are all just naturally green. Speaking of substitutes why wouldn't this class Do for tile cows when they cannot get grass? “X” is for Sophomores. Stop! Look ami Listen! For they who’re so bright do glimmer and glisten. The grades so high, the fine work that they’ve done. The triumphs they’ve had and the viet’riex they’ve won. “J” is for Juniors. Them we pity ’tis true. Wouldn’t they love to lx Sophomores t«x� ! While we live in glory, they’ve gone past recall, Thev’re Juniors, just Juniors—plain Juniors, that’s all. And the Seniors. They’re in oblivion too. We’re showing them all what the Sophomores can do. Our wiadoiu and fame art known near and far. For we’ve long ago harness ! our cart to a star. O. A. (I. CLASS 1920 NIXONIA PAGK THIRTY-8KYKX JOKES Corwin—“Did you we that pretty girl smile at me!” Donn—1“That’s nothing; the first time I saw you I laughed out loud.” Opal—“Our dog never comes intothe parlor when a hoy is there.” Ijoona—'“Does it ever come in! Vemeda—“Henry, why were you late to class tins morning?” Henry—“I attended the wedding of a friend last night and I overslept this morning.” Vemeda—“Well, did you give the bride away!” Henry—Oh. no. 1 don’t tell everything I know.” Clara—“What did Alexander II dot” Mrs. Goodwin—“Why he died didn’t hot” Mr. Goodwin—“Did you know one of my little kittens died last night ?” I’ra “I suppose it swallowed a tape measure and died by inches or went up the alley and died by the yard.” Mr. Goodwin—“No, it crawled under tin lied and died by the foot.” Howard—' I saw a locomotive chew tobaeccr.” Gertrude—“ Awgwan.” Howard—“Well I did. She went, “chew, chew!” to go ahead and ‘chew, chew to hacker.” Miss Rohrbougll—1“Zolda, what is your report about?” Zelda “Whiskey.” Miss Itohrliough—“Let's have it.” IWOK THIRTY KKiHT NIXONIA FRESHMAN CARTOON Front Row—Monroe, Wise, McConkoy. Cotton, Lonjr. (Jo: r. S. eoh l Row—-Sliinnemnn. Knnis. Gray, Mire, Tulbarv, Tlmrlwr. Third Row—R.ddino, Perkins, Denison, Iht.’.old, West, Millor. XIXOXIA FRESHMAN PICTURE PA OF TIIIRTV-XIXK CLASS 1920 PAGE EOKTY NIXON IA (’I. ASS 1920 FRESHMAN CLASS President_________________________________Waller West Vice-President__________________________ Corwin Miller Secretary and Treasurer __________________ Kerne Cotton Class Advisor..__________________Mrs. Goodwin Class Colors. __________________________ Blue and Gold ('lass Motto________________________________ Excelsior Freshmen are usually expected to make a very awkward and green apiKjnrance during the first month, hut tin “Presides” who ap|iearvd last September were an exception to this traditional rule. Only slight traces of vendure were noticeable and in a few weeks there were many evidences of the remarkable abilities they possessed One of the firsl things the “Presides” did was to have a meeting and organize, (’lass officers were elected and Miss Punmerson was chosen Class Advisor. After she resigned Mrs. Goodwin filled her place very nicely, but after February 3rd we again found ourselves as “sheep without a shepherd.” Finally. Mr. I.ightbody was elected and served the remainder of the term. It was decided that each momhef- should pay ten cents per month n.« class dues. As the Freshman class wns in need of monev, it was agreed to have a pie social on October 8th. which proved to be very successful. A short program was given Indifferent members of the class, and the proceeds amounted to more than $28.00. March 17th the ‘Presides” entertained the memliers of the high school and faculty at a St. Patrick’s party, given at the school house. Refreshments of ice cream and cookies were served and games were played. Every one agreetI that they had a nice time. In spite of the fact that the “flu kept many of the members out of school for some time, the class completed a full year's work. Three of the members of the Freshman class played on the basket ball team ami did splendid work. The same three members of the class were in ■ 1 nl and Junior plays. Three other members of the class were in debates and two were members of the i rehestra. Nine of the girls were in the Glee Club and did excellent work. The attention of the upper classes is called to the many progressive activities of the Freshman class. It is predicted that this class will take an active part in the high school during the next tluvc years. Note their future accomplishments. Name Nickname Kxprr lon Favorite Stunt Altn in Life Fr m Cotton , Dick Oh' Good night Wishing Farmerette Sylrlu Mire Sib Ye don’t know nothin Farming To lie let alone Pearl Conover , Cony Sly roodnexn 1 ten dint: An old maid Ada Perkin Pickle Oh! Vex Copying Algebra A muxlrlan June McCnnkcy Shorty 1 don’t care Sawing Kura l.ucile Redding Meddle Oh! My Making Candy Housekeeper Leli Wine needle Oti! Gee Talking Professional dancer Manila I antson Nlller Oh! Jiminy Popping Corn Stenographer Cif l«nng Slim Oh! You poor fish Telling Joke School teacher Wa ter Wmt Waal Oh! Don't Borrowing a Pencil Mechanic Corw.n Miller Chauncy Oh! Boy Steeping in C)a«« Traveling musician Robert Thuvbcr Bob AC Go on Chewing Gum Doctor Roy (leer Kl m 1 don't know Bluffing Farmer Ava Knnls Av Oh! Shoot Vocal GymnaMica Chautauqua performer Hula Monroe Fat I-of no Working Marry a millionaire Harrold llarrold llarrold l,oyd Aw! Forever Blowing Bubble Aviator Lelta Gray Latter Oh! Kid Stubbing her Too Traveler Murine Maker Bake I think so Driving a Uuick Chauffeur Marie Sliinneman Shinny Oh! Shucks Writing Note Marry a farmer Owen Tilbury Ttlly What was the question? Teaming Girl Mechanical engineer 15662648 CLASS 1920 I‘AGE FOKTV-OXE ______ X1X0NIA ______ FRESHMAN SNAPSHOTS CLASS 1020 PAGE FORTY-TWO XIXOX1A LITERARY ATHLETIC ASS’N. CARTOON CLASS 1920 NIXON’IA pagkforty-thrkk LITERARY ATHLETIC ASS’N. OFFICERS McKowii, Pros,; Gray, Soc.; Mire, Troas.; Montgomery, Vice-PreR. PAGE FORTY-FOl'R NIXONIA CLASS 1920 HIGH SCHOOL PLAY “The Winir.n Philip Cashton—President of Cnshton Phosphate Co. -------------------------------- Im Richardson Mrs. Philip Cash ton—Stepmot her to Jjatane__ ---------------------------------Zclda Marvel Ruth Spaulding -Private secretary to Mr. Cashton ton---------------------------------Fae Conn Julias Sears—-Suitor for Uitane’s hand____Doun Min' Robert Sparr—Superintendent of Cashton Co____ ............................... Walter West Cyrus Gilbert -Chairman of Director Upland Phosphate Co---------------------- Clarence Gala wav Tr.isty Hopkins—Faithful Negro Servant.Owen Tilbury Frank Efferton- Employee of Mr. Cashton; loves Latane-------------------------Ernest Dickey I atane Cashton—Daughter of Mr. Cashton; loves Frank...................................Mildred Baker Tommie Heinz—Office Hov________________________Dale Barnett Richard Prince—Newsboy_________________________Paul Peterson Harry Forrest Messenger Hoy_________Corwin. Miller HIGH SCHO A debate w js held in the Assembly Room on .January 29. hie reason why this debate was held was to accustom the students to talking before a crowd. The subject for the debate was. “Resolved that the motion picture theatres offer a desirable form of amusement.” The speakers chosen for the affirmative side were Owen Tilbury, Florence McKown and Donn Mire; those chosen lor the negative side were Paul Peterson. Fae Conn ami Duff Harnett. Each speaker had prepared for his speech but on the day set for the debate to be given, Donn was unable to Ik at school. The numlter of of Latane SYNOPSIS OF PLAY Act I—Ruth hears of Frank’s success. Sparr, also hears and starts his work. Confound her, I must have those papers Unlav.” Scant comes and joins Sparr. Frank furnishes a surprise. Trusty becomes a chemist. Crash! Hang! Mr. Cashton tells Frank of his goml luck. Act 11- Scars almost marries Latane. Frank hears of the love'affair. Act III -‘‘Naw she ain’t, Massa Frank; I done been wid dat gal eber since she could cry, en ef she don’t love you, tie animal instinct in me am dade.” Frank meets Seal's and Sparr face to face. Too bad. Sparr. Frank joins the Upland Phosphate Co. Act IV—Mr. Cashton ami Imtanc are in poverty but aided by Someone.” He returns. Trusty comes also and teaches Sears some army tactics. Trusty—Amen. Music between acts was furnished by the orchestra and the Girl’s Glee club. The play was well presented ami was favorably received by the people of the community. I. L E. ’20. L DEBATE s|H akers was decreased to two on each side, those on the negative being Paul Peterson and Fae Conn and those on the affirmative Owen Tilbury and Florence McKown. The debate was one of the most interesting we have had this year, many funny sayings were quoted ami a great numlM r of rhetorical questions were asked. The high school students were the judges of the debate, and they decided in favor of the negative side, although both sides put up very good arguments and were about equally matched. O. I. E. ’20. NIXON IA PAGE FORTY-FIVE CLASS 1920 « k i;.. v i. .• m � . . COACH STILLMAN Mr. Stillmnn proved himself to Ik more help to tin team than anyone else. After his discharge from the army last fall he became interested in the team. As he lived in the country it was impossible for him to be pres cut at all practices. He was very strict at all times while on the floor, hut it was necessary to make a good team. Mr. Stillmnn is thoroughly acquainted with all pluses of athletics nnd he parted with it readily for the players benefit. He was.interested in making the team as fast as possible, that they would Ik able to compete with other teams. During his enlistment as a soldier in the I’nited States army he made a record in athletics that is a credit to any man. He played with ami against the fastest teams in the A. E. F. During his high school career he played on the fast high school team of Clinton. After graduating he entered Knox college ami played with their fast team, during his attendance. Too,much cannot In said about his help to the team, lie is much interested in the school ami nothing pleases him more, than to do all he can for its lienefit in all activities. Each player can tell the In'nefit he has received under the instructions of Mr. Stillman. The fine points of the game were given free of charge to each player. The method lie used in coaching was easily understood hv the players. It is safe to say that the team was more than seventy-five |H r cent Iwtterat the end of the season than it was when he assumed the duty of coach. It is through his efforts that the team developed into the fastest five that has ever represented N. T. II. S. in basketball. PAOK FORTY SIX NIXONIA CLASS 1920 HIGH SCHOOL BASKET B A LL T E A M Front Row—Dickey, Richardson, Montgomery, Min . Second Row Tilbury, (loken, Peterson, West XIXo.XIA PACK FORTY SKVKX ('I. ASS 1920 BASKETBALL REVIEW The basketball season of 1919 and ’20 dosed successfully for X. T. II. S. The team suffered defeat only four times during the season, and not a man was put out of the game on fouls or rough playing. The first game was lost because we were forced to use some first year men, as two first team players were ineligible and they hail not practiced on an indoor floor. The other games were lost 1 ocauso of floors and also hv having had luck from the free throw line. The team Can proudly say that they were not defeated twice by any team played during the season. A successful basketball team is a matter of development and this was shown by the team this year. Through the work of Mr. Stillman, the team that represented X. T. II. S. developed into the fastest five that has ever represented the high school. The team was weakened the first semester by having to use some first year men. The second semester | ened with two men experienced with the different phases of the game in our lineup. They were Montgomery as floor guard and Tilbury as forward. The entire team worked in |R rfeet unison, and by using short passes they proved to Ik an invincible combination against most teams. The team work at times was su|mtI and the defense used was almost impregnible at all times. The teams we most desired to play wouldn’t schedule games with us because of our small floor. It’s small size was a great handicap to our team when we played on larger floors. It is becoming more apparent each year that X. T. II. S. can not hope to coni|K te successfully in basket ball against strong teams that have floors of regulation size. These have plenty of room for team work and an abundance of shooting space al ove the baskets. X. T. II. S. drew Athens in the district tournament. The team was satisfied with this drawing as they had do feated them two weeks previously on their own floor by the score of 2 S to 24. Owing to the size of the floor at Decatur we were nimble to find our men and play the team work we had been using on a small floor. It seemed that everything was against us during the entire game. We missed a numlterof short shots from under the basket and only counted two |s tints out of twelve attempts from tin- free throw line. OAMK.S OF THE SEASON X. T. II..S. Opp. Weldon at Cisco ________________________9 7 Weldon at Waynesville ________________ 10 2 White Heath at Weldon................-.27„ 12 Waynesville at Weldon......... .......-14 11 Weldon Independents at Weldon-----------9 25 Argenta at Weldon .................. -21 12 Weldon at Belleflower_________________.12 17 Belleflower at Weldon----------------- 25 22 Weldon at Farmer City, C. Church------.19 12 Farmer City C. Church at Weldon _______57 22 Weldon vs. Wapella at Clinton Y------... 49 10 Wapella at Weldon-------------------- -48 14 Mt. Pulaski at Weldon----------------- 27 2ft Weldon at Mt. Pulaski__________________12 21 Clinton at Weldon _________—__....-----22 25 Weldon at Athens____________________ 28 24 Weldon Independents at Weldon _______.-29 1G Weldon Independents at Weldon----------47 11 Total X. T. II. S. 474: Opp. 294. PAGE FORTY-EIGHT XIXONIA CLASS 1920 THE TEAM Erm t Dickey, one of the forwards, made a splendid showing, ami at each game lie made his share of the (xtiiits. He was outnumbered in this respeet only four times hv his team mates during the season. His success in handling the team as captain is worth much credit. The team next season will miss him very much, as lie is one of the graduates. Owen Tilbury, the other forward, was a great help to the team, lie was ineligible the first semester. His fast playing and accurate shooting worried his guards at all times during a game, lie played team work with the other players and seldom took a shot without scoring a point. He was a valuable man at the free throw line. Owen will Ik- with the team next year. Ira Kichnrdson occupied the position at center and filled his place with credit to the team. He was always helping build up the score of his team by playing team work ami making short shots, lie could not control the hall at center but his guarding hcl|K-d control the opponents score. The team will Ik minus their center next season as he ulsograduatcs. William Montgomery, our speedy floor guard, was with us onlv th 'last semester, as he was ineligible for the first semester. He was always reliable when it was necessary to guard add play team work. He proved to be good at basket shooting. The team will Ik glad to have ‘Bud”, with them next year. Donn Mire filled the position at back guard. There is not much honor given the guard but he is as important as any other player. His size and tactics as a guard proved him too much for any forward. Only n few times did the opponent get the Imll off the back hoard. Donn is only a second year man and In will be a tower of strength to tin team the next two seasons. Walter West was one of the sub players, lie played in several games during the season. He improved rapidly and much is px|M cted of him the next three seasons. The other two players are Goken and Peterson. They did not play in many games as they were new men. The team will expect much of them next season in filling the vacant positions. They should be a big help to the team BASKET BALL BANQUET The team and Poach Stillman were promised a ban quet at the Inst game of the season by Mr. Goodwill. On the second of April Coach Stillman. Mr. I.ighthody and the team assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Goodwin for a banquet. They were first entertained at a six o’clock dinner that all seemed to enjoy thoroughly. The evening was spent in playing games, that were interrupted occasionally with the whistle of a rubber doll. The Faculty members and team desired to give Conch Stillman a present in remembrance of his work during the season, but were unable to do so I localise of the late arrival of the gift. However, it was given to him later. Before departing all expressed their appreciation for the work Coach Stillman had done for the team during the season. All those present enjoyed the splendid evening and thanked Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin for the banquet. I. L. R., 20. CLASS 1920 NIXnN IA _____________ PAGE FORTY-NINE N )H'UiUaBaaBuaHaM '■nMnMBMW?' ALETHENAE CARTOON PAPE FIFTY NIXOXIA CLASS 1920 ALETHENAE SOCIETY Front How—Swearingen, Cotton, Sliinnoiuan, Marsh, McConkey, (Jeer. Si-coud How Tilhurv, F.imis, Montgomery. Mire, F. Baker, Glenn. Third Row- Dickey, Gray, M. Baker, I’arr, Emery. Fourtli How -Goken, Galaway, Peterson. West. I’A(IK FIFTY-TWO N1XOX1A CLASS 1920 ALETHENAE SOCIETY The Alethenac Society of the Nixon Township High School was first organized January 27, 1919. The colors of our society are pink and white and our flower is the rose. On September 7, 1919, Krnest Dickey called a meet ing of our society and the following officers wen elected: Krnest Dickey, president; Sarah Montgomery, vice-president: Paul Peterson, secretary and Walter West, treasurer. The yells and song for our society an as follows: YKLI.S Alethenae Alethenae Alethenac Hah! Hah! Mm--------Boy Alethenae ------------- Hah! Hah! Alethenae Alethenae ------ Alethenae Yeah-----------! SO.NtJ Tune:—We’ll have a jubilee in my old Kentucky home. We’re a great sociey. That you can surely see. We’re all of us right there. We’re clean and on the square. Hcciting is our trade. The n st are in our shade. On brains we’ve made a raid. We’re tollin’ you now. Chorus:- For we’re the liveliest bunch in Xiyou High, And we’ll never settle down. Our actions make tin- dear old folks sigh. For we’re out to take the town. Alcthenaes are first and liost. Back seats will hold the rest You can’t race us Needn’t chase us. We’d be tickled to death to see you Kven though you could, And we’ll slowly draw ahead; And soon the Board of Health, Will have to haul you off. To the city morgue, stone dead. A debate between the two societies, on the subject “Resolved, that the miners were justified in striking,’’ pro veil to be very interesting. The Alethenae Society had the negative side, which was represented bv Krnest Dick ev, Clarence Cutaway and Walter West. The affirmative side won by three |� oints. A basket ball game between the two societies on January 27 at the opera house was interesting at the first but the Xixola’s soon tm� k the lead as they have three ls� vs which were on the first team, while we only have two. Kveryone in the high school attended the game and rooted for their society. April 1. 1920, the Nixoln society entertained our society with a party at the school house, (lames were ployed and everyone enjoyed themselves very much. Our society gave several good programs during the year, one being as follows: Society Song____ __________________Alethenae Society Piano Duet.. Sarah Montgomery and Cora Swearingen Headings, by Holiert Sendee. Pearl Conover Saxophone Solo________________________Owen Tilbury Talk—“The Value of Heading for Information_____ ___________________________________Ernest Dickey Piano Solo______________________________________Lois Knnis Headings -Current Poetry_____________ Yomeda (llenn Heading—“Overworked Elocutionist”_____ Walter West Quartette—Mildred Baker, Clara Parr, Opal Emery and Sarah Montgomery. May 7. 1920, the Alethenae Society invited the Nixoln Society and the faculty to a party at the high school building. Many new games were played and refreshments which the Xixola’s seemed to appreciate, wen served. Sarah Montgomery. CLASS 11 20 NIXOXIA PACE FIFTY-THREE Front Row- McKown, Wise, Long, Ennis, I,. Robcn. Second Row- Monroe, Redding, Perkins, . Rohen, O. Gray, K. Cray, Conn, Thurher. Third Row—Dnnison, Baker, liarrold, Montgomery, Miller, Richardson. Fourth Row—M. Marsh, Marvel, Mire, Burton. PAGE FIFTY NIXo.N [A CLASS 1920 NIXOLA SOCIETY President.._____________________ Florence MeKown Vice-President----------------------------------- Ira Richardson Secretary and Treasurer______________________Fay Conn Flower—Carnation. Colors— Blue and White. Motto—“Loyalty hinds us St )NG Time of “Sweet Adeline Nixola mine, Nixoln mine. In years to come For you alone. In all our dreams ur society beams You are the pride of our hearts. Nixola mine. YELL Oake? Wall-Wall Skinny Wah-Wah Nixoln-Nixoln Kali Rah-Rah 111 ST R Y t )F NI X )LA St H • IKTY The Nixola Society was organized .lannary 27, 1919, when the following officers were elected: President, Ray Olson; Vice-President Florence MeKown; Secretary and Treasurer, Yeldn Hunt. t the next meeting it was decided that our society should lie called the “Nixola.” White ami blue Were chosen tor our colors and the carnation for our flower. Two prAgrnms were given by this society last year besides a debate which the Aletlienae society won. One of the enjoyable entertainments of tie year was a party given tile Nixola by the Aletlienae. At the I eginning of this term the Freshmen were divided lietween the two societies. We elected for our officers: President, Florence MeKown; Vice-President, Ira Richardson; .‘Secretary and Treasurer, Fay Conn. In December” tie Aletlienae challenged the Nixola for a debate; we; accepted the challenge. We chose Ira Richardson, Ava Ennis and Zelda Man-el to debate. The subject of the debate was: Resolved, that the Miners were Justified in Striking.” Arguments on both sides were very good but the judges decided in our favor. Shortly after the debate the Aletlienae challenged us to a basket ball game. Those who played on our side were Donn Mire, Howard Burton, Ira Richardson, Robert Montgomery and Corwin Miller. We won by the score of 23 to 11. Our society met and elected Roliert Montgomery captain of our team and Florence MeKown yell-leader. The Nixola gave a program in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and invited the pupils of the grammar room. The program consisted of the following: Song- America----------------------------------- School Lincoln’s Biography______________________Howard Burton Gettysburg Address________________ ... Fra Shearer Duet . Edna Baker ami Leona Roben ••A Perfect Tribute . _______________________Cleo Long Star Spangled Banner America the Beautiful School After this program the Literary Athletic Association met and decided that the two societies should alternate in giving programs on the first and third Fridays of every month. Our next program, which we gave the first Fri- day in April was as fo'h ws: Song—Nane LCC________________________________8ch00l Piano Solo______________________________ IjCila Wise Biography of-lean Inglow__________________Ruby Gray Poems—“Seven Times One.” “Seven Times Two”.. --------------------------------------Opal Gray Vocal Solo_______________________ Florence MeKown Reading____________________________________Ava Ennis Song “There’s Music in the Air”_______... .School We entertained the Aletlienae Society with a party April the first. Different games were played ami ice cream and cookies were served. The party was broken up at an early hour by a sudden shower which made it necessary for all to leave. CLASS 1fl2n NIXONIA I’ACK FIFTY-FIVE ■MM—— IHilW BIIH M■■II IIIW'III i■ I II■ ■■■■■■——! —j—i ■■ IIMIIIIM—— I—— MI — MUSIC FACULTY Miss Louise M. Swain lias been tin music supervisor for the Weldon schools for the past two years, 1!� ami ’20. The wonderful work which she has accomplished is shown by the concert given in 1919 and the dee Club operetta given in April. 1920. Mr. W. .1. Xees has had charge of the orchestral music of the Weldon schools for the years 19 ami ’20. Kven when the merry notes of his cornet are still his cordial manner and pleasant voice still proclaim him the m.isic lover ami enthusiast. 1 AGK FIFTY SIX NIXON IA ('LASS 1920 GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB I rout How McKown. Mc onkov, O. Cray, Marsh, Nisi , L HoIm-ii. Swond How— Hi- hlinu. (l. KoIm h, Knnis, iVrkiiiH, K. linker, Shinm-man, Shearer. Third How—Marsh. F. linker. (Jlonn, Conn. Fourth How I,. Cray, Farr, Kniory. Danison, Hunt. M. Baker. Cl. ASS 1920 NIXON IA PAGE FIFTY-SEVEN HIGH SCHOOL M U S I C The chofns, glee club and orchestra have done good work during the past year. Regular chorus practice oc-currvd the first period Thursday ami Friday mornings. Wednesday was usually given to individual work with the hoys. The regular periods for Glee club rehearsals wen Thursday and Friday afternoon at 3:30 and orchestra practice Tuesday and Wednesday at the same hour. The Orchestra and Glee Club furnished music for the plays given during the year also for different meet ings of the Parent-Teachers' Association. The Girls’ Glee Club received the honor of being invited to Clinton to appear in the program of the Teachers’ Institute and again at the Farmer’s Institute in February ami they received much praise for their work on these occasions. A concert of Christmas carols was given by the high school ami grades at the M. E. church just liefore the holiday. The progress the school had made during the first half of the year was shown to good advantage at this time. Perhaps the most interesting musical event of the year was the operetta “The Feast of the Little Lanterns” given by the Girls’ Glee club assisted by the orchestra on April 23rd. The work on this operetta made a valuable study for the young |H ople,.the music licing rather difficult though unusually attractive. The finished production was a pleasing dcmorfM ration of the faithful work of those who took part. . MUSIC OF THE GRAPES The music in each room shows a satisfactory advance this year over that of last year. in the Pirmary the attendance exceeded that of last year which made conditions more favorable to the music. Most of the work in this grade consisted of the teaching of rate songs, drills in ear training and rhythmic exercises. Syllable work was introduced the latter part of the year. To the children of the First Intermediate were taught many pretty rate songs, but the main feature of the work was drill in the reading of syllables, ear training and rhythmic work. In this room a strong interest in the drill work was shown, and really was preferred by the children to any other part of the work. The pupils of the Second Intermediate have Ims-ii deeply interested in the two part singing which was one of the important features of their work throughout the year. The Grammar room liegan with the study of two part singing, then three part work was taken up ami near the latter part of the | ear four part Work was introduced. The liovs wore greatly interested in reading from the l� ass and tenor scores, this particular phase of the work apiH'aling to their manly instinct so much in evidence at that time. Public performances in which the grades took part consisted of a number of appearances at meetings of the Parent-Teachers' Association, the Christmas concert, folk dances from the lower grades which were given at the Teachers' Institute, Clinton, III., and orchestral work upon a number of different occasions. PAGE FIFTY-EIGHT NIXON IA CLASS 1920 SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Front How Tilbury, Fullemvider, Gray, I ong. Second Row—Fulleiiwider, L. Hunt, Fleming, Fulleiiwider. Smitli, MeKee, Miller. Third Row—Emory, Min . L limit, K. Hunt. CLASS 192ft NIXON IA PAGE KIFH NINE ORCHEST RA Prof. Xees, our teacher of orchestral instruments Ims proved a valuable addition to the faculty and the pupils have been given a year of good work on the instruments of their selection. The result is. we now have a thirteen piece orchestra which is a credit to the school and community. Many others are taking lessons who will probably Is- ready to In-gin the ensemble work in the near future. The orchestra has made a number of very creditable public appearances. Their work at tin- two high school plays was an evidence of the good work which they have been doing. A flute sole by Kuth Fullcnwider. on the night of the Junior play indicated a promising future for her in her work on the flute. At the largest meeting of the Parent-Teachers’ Association March 26th, the orchestra played a nuinlier of selections and also accompanied the community singing. Their work at this time was well rendered and greatly appreciated. A fine showing was made by the orchestra at the op eretta given by the Girls' Glee club on April 23rd. Their renditions of the overture, accomimniment and special numbers were very interesting aud'their work played a most important part toward the success of the evening’s entertainment. I‘AUK SIXTY NI X N IA CLASS 1920 CLASS l'.riti NIXON IA I’AGK SIaTV-ONK JOKES N. T. II. S. LIBRARY •4 Frock les”_____________ I’jiiiII Vterson “In Search of a Husband”___________ Mi Id rod linker “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”_______________Fao C 01111 “The Baby”.......................................U la Wine “ Romeo mid Juliet ”....Henry Goken and Feme Cotton “Love me. Not my Comely Grace”_____.Clarence Galawav “The Old Curosity Shop”..................I'm Shearer “The Woman Hater”.....................Corwin Miller “The House of Mirth”___________ .Florence MeKown “Til - Well Beloved Mrs. twin “Vanity Fair......................... Ava Ennis ••The Quitter”........................ I Roben “The Room of Sibils....................Ollie Roben “Twice Told Tales _____________________________ Cora The Art of the Movies”................ Owen Tilliurv “How to Keep House”—...............Sarah Montgomery “In the Trenches”.............. William Montgomery ‘ ‘ Steals for Two”.................Florence Baker Why is physics like love?” “The lower the gas the higher the pressure.” Flora Bear—“Remember I’m a hear and I hug people when I get mad.” Florence McK ” h, Ira. hurry and make her mad.” Mrs. Goodwin talking about the hot lunch. Ava—“Who will prepare the minuend (menu) each week!” Mr. Goodwin—‘ 1 didn’t know for sure that we should have a free throw, but though if the other referee didn’t object, we would take it anyway.” Bonn “How many subjects are you carrying?” Roy Geer -“I'm carrying one and dragging three.” Kruest—“Who was king then?” Ira—“Queen Anne.” Ira—“Did she mention the B. O.f (railroad). Florence McK “Oh. that stands for Bob and Opal. Florence McK.— (In history class)— I hate to re-memlter dates.” Ira—“Aren’t you used to that yet?” In the American Magazine one of the questions under What do you know “was to name five different kinds of cheese. I'm said One kind is llambirger.” I want to be tough, I want to smoke and chew, 1 want to run around at night. Like other fellows do. —Ilarrold Harrold Stop! Look! Listen! Kniest and Ira found how to give a pure and gormless kiss. Demonstrated in February Popular Science. Mrs. Goodwin—“Translate,‘Rex Fugit.’ ” Ollie—“The king flees. Mrs. Goodwin—“You should use ‘has’ in the perfect tense.” Ollie—‘The king has flees. “When water becomes ice,” asks Mr. Lightbody. “What is the great change that takes pla: e?” Clarence—“The greatest change is the change in price.” Ira. Kniest and Clarence seem to know how much diamonds are worth. Do you suppose they believe in Safety First during Leap Year! PAGE SIXTY-TWO NIXON IA CLASS 1920 Dr. Marvel, rescuing Dale from the pummcling of ilarrohl and Durness. “What are vou hurting this bov fort” ; Ilarrohl—“Because he made so many mistakes in his Algebra this morning.” Dr. Marvel—“But what business was that of yours!” Bn mess “Why he let us copy our answers from his.” Miss Rohrhoiigh, having sent for some pamphlets, was telling the Freshmen to bring two cents to pay for them. Is'la Wise—“What kind of cents do you want, two pennies!” Why an- the girls glad when Leap Year comes! Because the Ihivs are not equipped with self starters. Miss R.—“Please do not write out loud.” “ Willinm,” said Mrs. Goodwin, “tell what you know about the Mongolian race.” “I wasn’t there,” explained William hastily, “I went to the ball game.” A Love That Failed Miss Rohrhough—“If you love work why don’t you study!” Howard sadly)—“Alas! Miss Uohrbougli. love is blind.” Clarence Galaway—Attention! Yell leaders should Is heard and not seen. Miss R.—“Ernest 1ms the book of plays.” Florence M.—“Are they good ones. (Goodwins!) Ira—“No. they lielong in the library.” Corwin Miller—Nobody knows it. but once 1 was bashful. Harrold llarrold told the boys he wouldn't have been running so fast (20 miles on hour) in his Ford if lie had not been going down hill. Xeighhor—“So your son got his B. A. and M. A !” Father—“Yes. but his I . A. still sup| orts him.” Class Stones Emerald —Freshman. Soapstone—Sophomore. Grindstone -.Juniors. Tombstone Seniors. Mr. G. (coming into room 5)—“Have any of you girls an umbrella f ” Florence M. “Why are you sugar or salt!” Mr. G.—“No. it’s my wife.” Fra—“Did you say he was a friendly enemy!” On February It! Howard handed in an English theme dated .January Hi. As Miss R. was gone Mr. L. graded the pa| ers and added this note: Where have you lieen the last month.!” Ini—“When I get married it will be to a large, fat woman, with lots of muscle. I ela—“Oh, Ira! Feel my muscle.” Ira—“Nothing doing; I don’t want you anyway.” Robert Thnrber’s an active man. His jaws keep going some For when he doesn't chew the nig He works on pepsin gum. Owen—“I’m trying fish; it’s an excellent brain food you know.” Henry—“Fine, but it seems a shame to waste the fish.” CLASS 1920 NIX N IA PACK SIXTY THRKK anMWflHHMHBHBHWMWlHBHHBHBUIIlUWEMHBKHnnc Girls’ Glee clul� practicing for operetta. Miss Swai 1 “Miss Rohrlsnigh, can you show us any littl« stop for that music?” Miss R. “How, on your toes?” Miss S. “No, on your head.” Why is a Sophomore like a kerosene lamp? He is not particularly bright, is often turned down, smokes occasionally and gm s out at night. Ix'ona -“Do yon believe that ignorance is bliss?” (Mara- “Well, you always seem to be happy.” Krnest I can’t imagine what's the matter with me. I’m continually thinking aliout myself.” William— Tut tut! You must stop worrying about such trifles.” While practicing the play Dona read- -“Read this dearest.” Miss R.—“Yes.” Henry■—“Why did Domitian die?” Dona—“For want of breath.” Mrs. Goodwin—“Krnest, what is apathy?” Krnest—“It is thee e e e.” Florence M.—“That’s it.” Walter West—Funny as a tombstone.” Mr. L.—“Tell me one of the most important things existing today that did not exist in ancient times.” Senior Class—“The (Mass of 1920.” Could You Imagine Corwin Miller, a Sunday school teacher. Cleo Long, a coquette. Krnest Dickey, a teacher of spelling. Zehla Marvel, a circus |K rformer. Ruby Gray, a suffragette. June MeConkev, real mad. Owen Tilbury, advertising Anti-Fat. Opal Kmery, with a fellow. Robert Thurber, without a smile. Mildred Baker, turning down a date. Ira Richardson, agreeing with everyone. Florence McKown, not having her “say so.” Sophomore girls, absolutely quite. Mr. Lightbody, cranky. opal—“I told my mother 1 would like to go to the party tonight if it was a nice day.” Krnest (in economics)—“The gold could Is melted ami formed into iron bars.” There may Ik some to whom the quips seem not so funny, as they do to us. To them we would say, “A jokes a joke.” Florence M. McKown. PAGE SIXTY For |{ CLASS I! 20 XIXnXIA ALUMNI HONORARY MEMBERS Roy II. Johnson___________________________Clinton, 111. Eunice Walk up---------------------------I'rhauu, 111. Sylvia Gibson__________________________________ Chicago Ernest R. Lightbody.._____________________ Weldon. III. Emina Oregon-.............................. Maroa, III. F. C. Goodwin-------_______________________Weldon, III. Clyde Goodwin__________..._________________Weldon, III. Elsie Kohrhoiigh........................ Weldon, III. K. Fleet Sumniefs.................... Farmer City. III. Chus. Adams------------------------- Bloomington, III. 1918 W. II. Gray_____________________________ Weldon, III. M. Mildred Savior, married; M. Mildred Goble. Weldon Clarence Keel, married. ................. Weldon. III. Lola A. Emen N .. . Lanes, III. Karl Peterson ........................... Weldoni, II Yem Sliinnemaii _________________________ Weldon, III. 0i c. Qra ........................... Valparaiso, bd 11)19 Beatrice Bales, married;; Mrs. Ifex Garrett Weldon. III. Gladys Hunt______________________________ Weldon, III. Velda I. Hunt .......................... W.-ldon. III. Ray lson--------------------------- Champaign, III. CLASS 1920 XIXOX1A I’A OF. SIXTY-FIVE HOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. (W PACK SIXTY SIX NIXON IA CLASS 1920 GRADE FACULTY CLASS 1! 2� NIXON IA PAGE SIXTY-SEVEN SEVENTH ANI) EIGHTH GRADES Front Row—I ewis Edwards, Jeannette Rhodes, Glen Tilbury, Estel Redding, Donald Gray, Arthur Ennis, Stella Swear in Ken, James McKee. Second Row—Lotus Hunt, Frances Galaway, I .aura Foote, Lola Polston, Margery Fullcnwidor, Maurice Jones, Olive Smith. Naomi Rhodes. Pauline Marvel, Frances Fleming. Thir l Row—Kenneth McConkey, Philip Foote, Gladys Darsham. Florence Willliamsou, Emma Reichelderfer, Lucile Hunt. Ruth Fallen-wider, Elsa Bo bio, Erma Dickey. Fourth Row—Harold Allen, Earle Hunt, Paul Walden, Frank Polston. |‘a ;ksixty-kwht NIXON IA CLASS 1920 G K A M M A R G R A I) E Tlw Grainuuir department of tin- Wddou Public School consisted of thirty-seven pupils belonging to the sc ventli and eighth grades. By the advice of our County Superintendent and with the. consent of the Board, they followed the alternation plan of the State Course of Study. Their diligent efforts proved’this to be the better scheme to use with limited time and an over-crowded course. More opportunity was th is gained for recitation, study, and personal instruction. The High school was the goal of one-half the boys ami girls. The others will complete seventh year next to rift. An enthusiastic athletic society consisting of the boys had for its president Karl Hunt, secretary, (Hen Tilbury, and treasurer, Harold Allen. A promising basketball team coached by Prof. Light Imsly played games with Farmer City. Argcnta, Wash ington School, Clinton. West Knd Independents. Clinton, and Weldon ludcjieiidents. They gained experience that will lienefit them in the future and had a fair slum of victories to their credit. Music tinder the capable and inspiring supervision of Miss Swain was both a subject of study ami a recreation. Mr. W. J. Xees of Decatur ably instructed seven pupils of this grade on orchestral instruments. These boys and girls gave their quota toward the success of the school orchestra. The Twist. Champion, Reed, Lincoln. Prairie View, Cox and Wautwood rand school joined with the Weldon cnighth in commencement exercises. May twenty-fifth in the M. H. church. An interesting program consisting of an address by Dr. Walter Aitkcn of I'rbana, music by Weldon orchestra and presentation of diplomas by Superintendent Roy II. Johnson dosed the work of the school year 1019-20. CLASS 1920 NIXON IA PAOB SIXTY-XINK B. Hunt, K. Hunt. Alton, McC’onkov, Knnis, Tilbury PACK SEVENTY NIXON IA CLASS 1920 Front How—R-rntre Halite. Karl Newberry. Martha Turner. |v«rl l.onic. Inez Martin. Alwtlda Itcddlng. Irene Smith, Robert Rnrrlay Frank Itlark. C'he� ter Twlat. Seeond How—Harden Haker. Walter Dreaal� r. Kenneth Smith. Uwln Darahman. Klleen Fleming, Florence Clrard, Fay Cotton. Kthel Turner. Ku«aell Fullenwlder. tllen Walden. Jantea lx nRjamea l.ong. Third How—Irene llaker. Iluldn Ik l ie. Thelma Olen. l-ena Hehle. Mae Hlaek. Carroll Adam . Je xlc Haker. Ruth Dreualer, l-ewl ivarork. Helen Itallker. Vauxhn Kdwards. Roan Twlat. CLASS 1920 NIXON PAGE SEVENTY-ONE . js SECOND INTERMEDIATE EVENTS So short a time ago it seems- -and yet so long—(Sept. 1,1919) a bright and enthusiastic group of fifth and sixth grade pupils assembled at the Weldon Puhilc School, to make a very happy l eginning of the year’s work they had so eagerly anticipated. The first day showed an enrollment of 42 pupils that being the largest number of fifth and sixth grade pupils on record at any time for the past ten years. Hut regardless of the inconveniences derived from being crowded, we fool that the year 1919-1920 has been a very successful year. Nearly all pupils were alive intellectually and did their work creditably. A large numiter of tv rtificates were issued this year for |H rfoct spelling lessons and for perfect attendance. The pupils receiving spelling certifitcac (20 perfect lessons living required for one certificate) were Lena, Hulda and Hernice Bobie, Hath Dressier. Carroll Attains. Walter Dressier, Helen Baker, Inez Martin. Eileen Klein ing, Irene Smith, Jessie Baker, Ethel Turner, Pearl Long Martha Turner, Thelma Glen. Kay Cotton and Alwilda Betiding. IiOnn. Hulda anti Bernice Bcbic, Buth Dressier ami Carroll Atlams received diplomas, a diploma being issued for 100 perfect s| clling lessons. Pupils receiving diplomas for perfect attendance were Bath Dressier, Kay Cotton, Earl Newlierrv. Jessie Baker. Klomce Girard and Bobert Barclay. Jessie Baker has boon neither alisont nor tardy tinring the entire term. James Long, Kenneth Smith,' Irene Baker, Mae Black and Bussell Kullenwider took advantage of the orchestral work. Several pictures were purchased this year by the Parent-Teachers’ club, for the schoo). The picture for the fifth and sixth grade room was “The Mill by Buys-tlael, the greatest of Dutch landscape painters. This is one of the most imposing ami beautiful of his paintings, representing a dead calm lieforc a storm. The play of the lights and shadows upon the water is especially beautiful. One of the most inqxulant events of the year was the surprise given by the pupils to their teacher Dccern-lier 24. A program consisting of songs, recitations and solos had been prepared by the pupils. After the conclusion of the program refreshments were served. Inez Martin acting as chairman of the afternoon. presented to Miss,lieU.son. a beautiful cameo pend ant. a gift from all the pupils of tfie room. PA (IK SEVENTY-TWO XIXONIA (’LASS 1920 rjn«..??.lIW .Jo,inn5r JJfJ,rbrt,0«h- ®� r Turpin. Willie Stcurmunn. Ulllv lialliiiK.-r, Carl Swearingen. Thomas Brown. Donald I.Ucnby nnd lllle C.irard Second Row—Melvin 1-on . l.oren Rirchardson. Cecil Peacock. Wayne linnwr. A r cite Coffman. B Ihcr I taker. I.cr. no Itrown. Howard Raker. Roy Cotton and Willie McKee. Third Row—Owen Barclay. Carlyle White. Irene Peacock. Nellie Adam . Muriel l-enic. Itene Marsh. Clcla on . Lotus Recvey. Jaraea. Javlnall. Otto Barclay. Klljah Rhode and Penxll llalcom. CLASS 1920 NIXONIA PAGE SEVENTY-THREE THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES On September 1, 1919, thirty-one Imya ami girls were enrolled in the third and fourth grades. Eleven others entered during the year making the enrollment for the year forty-two. Nome of these boys and girls have moved away. Veryle and Eona Barclay going to Minnesota; Dona Mariee Barnett to Decatur, Loren and Lester Ford to DeW'itt; Jenavie and Elsie Thoms to Florida; Mamie Halcom to the southern part of the state and Cora Ijeevey to I atham, III. The inipils who entered during the year are Lillie Hallnigcr from Kentucky, Irene and Cecil Peacock from DeLand, Elijah Rhodes from Ospur, Elwin Perkins from Farmer City, Ersa Followed ami Esther Raker from the Prairie View school. Ruby Followed from the Bosserinau school ami Arete Coffman from the Twist school. Howard Raker and Ottis Barclay have been neither absent nor tardy during the year for which they received diplomas for perfect attendance. All but three or four pupils have received at least one certificate for 20 |H rfect spelling lessons. Those who have received diplomas given for five certificates are Donald Lisenhy, Denzil Halcom, Clcta Long and Lorene Brown. A new picture has been added to our room, “Sheep— Spring” by Mauve, presented by the Parent-Teachers’ Association. Of the thirty-one pupils enrolled ns Modem Health Crusaders, thirteen an Pages, two are Squires. Wayne Reeser and Donald Lisenhy and one is a Knight Bcnneret, Denzil Halcom, who has attained the highest rank. The greatest of interest has been shown in this Modem Health Crusade by some of the children and there has been a wonderful improvement in their habits of cleanliness, especially in the care of their teeth. The third and fourth grades enjoyed a Christmas party with the first and second grades. They have taken part in several programs during the, year,; for Christmas and the Parent-Teachers’ Association. The names of tin pupils not ii( the picture are: Ruby Followed, Ersa Followed, Elwin Perkins, Marie Stear man, Elsie Thoms, Jenavie Thoms. PACK SKVKNTVFotR _______ XIXnXIA _____________________CLASS 1930 FIRST AND SECOND GRADES Front How—Nicholas Girard. Harry Mnnkman. Carl Galawav. Geiald l.ouKh. Cecil Scarbrough. Mary liaker. Ida Black. I.liiie Abshor. Mary Francos Schwehro. Burnt ha Cotton and Ktinice Baker. Second Row—Vernolle Brannan. Donald Brown. Ruby Ward. Ksthel Turpin. ! orl� l.'senby. Gertrude Redding. Welby Walden. Kthel Campbell. Woodrow Stearmen. Wayne Knnla and Alta Ballenger. Third Roar—Mary Besaie lull Idiot. Owen Swearingen. Henry Ballengur. George Scarbrough and Charles Baker. CLASS 1920 NIXON IA PACK SEVENTY-FIVE PRIMARY ROOM Thirty little children responded to the call of the hell when they heard it ring at S;:!(l o'clock on Monday morning, September 1, 1919, for the first and second grades. Thirteen of these thirty were just beginning their struggle for an education. They were Lizzie Rowe Alisher, Eunice Baker, Mary Baker, Phyllis Barclay. Dorothy Cotton, Emma I-eeyey, Mary Frances X-hwehm. Forest Barclay, Donaldd Brown. }• raid lauigh. Cecil Scarbrough, Woodrow Stcnrmaji amid Charles Work man. The other first graders weie Marry Monkmau, (Jeorge Scarbrough, Wayne Ennis, Walby Walden. Owe.; Swearingen and .Jessie Thoms. This made an enrollment of twenty-two pupils in the first grade. Then were eight pupils in the second grade namely, Yernclle Brannan. Lonrl Ford, Carl (Jalawav, Doris Liseuhy, Danny Monk-man, Gertrude Beddings, Estel Turpin and Carlyle White. With this number of pupils to start the school year with and with the hearty co-operation of their parents we have made this year a most successful one. Although the attendance for three weeks during the influenza epidemic averaged nine, each pupil has put forth extra effort in order to make up the lost time. The result has been that the work has been mastered by the majority of them. I'p to the present time they have covered the work in reading assigned to them by our county superintendent and have also done much supplementary reading. A new set of Free and Treadwell readers was purchased by the scliol Imard which the children were very eager to read. The (Jordon System of phonics has been used this year and the result can easily he seen in their reading. The hoys and girls have learned a number of poems by several of our famous writers. Their favorte poems an those by Robert l«oui Stevenson. The attendance of the room has has liecn very good except for the three weeks when the influenza was raging. Four have received perfect attendance certificates namely: Lizie Rowe Alisher, Doris Lisenby, George Scarbrough, and Loard Ford. Many children have also re-ceived certificates for twenty perfect spelling lessons given by the county superintendent. Doris Lisenby has received the largest number of them. The Modem Health Crusade work which was begun in this room in January has proved quite beneficial to the boys and girls. Some mothers have said that it has lightened the burden for them especially when it came to urging the children to brush their teeth and having their hands washed before eating their meals. The I’arent-Teachers' club donated to our mom the pciturc “Return to the Farm” by Troyon. This gift is highly appreciated by the pupils and the teacher. Our blackboard borders which have been changed each month have been very attractive and arc the work of the boys and girls. Also we have displayed many licniitiful posters. The sand table at various times has shown work done by careful little hands and has proved quite an added attiaction to the room. On the afternoon of December 2.'!, the pupils had a little Christmas patty. The moih was decorated with red and given crejs paper. Santa Claus, Christmas bells, holly wreaths, while a border of small Christinas trees, decorated with bright colored candles, balls ami stars was placed on the blackboard. A beautifully decorated Christmas tree stood on a table with a small gift for each pupil, as they had drawn names and in this way ex-chnuged gifts. After a short program the gifts were dis trihuted ami then they all enjoyed eating Christmas cam! ies. The third and fourth grades were our guests. At the November Parent-Teachers’club meeting our grades sang a group of Thanksgiving songs which pleased X1X0X1A CLASS 1920 PACK SKVKXTY SIX the audience von- tnueli. At the Christmas nroirram the songs they sang delighted their hearer . During the year many change have been made. In the first grade Phyllis and Forest Barclay have left ns on account of their family moving to Minnesota. Kinnui Lcevey moved to Uitham. Illinois. Margaret Berkley is now attemling one of our near country schools, the Reed. Three new pupils have boon enrolled. Charles Baker and Ora Followed came in March front the Prairie View school and Rolicrt West enrolled the first of April, having previously attended Lincoln School in Clinton. In the second grade only two pnpjls have been drop-ped from the register and they moved away. Daniel Monkman moving to Florida and Loarl Ford to DeWitt, Illinois. The names of Henry Frank Ballenger from Kentucky and Raymond West from Clinton. Illinois. Those who are now enrolled in the first grade and whose picture does not appear in the class picture are Ora Followed, Charles Workman. Robert West and Jessie Thoms. In the second grade Raymond West and Carlyle White’s picture which appears in the third and fourth grades group. The entire second grade are prepared to do third grade work next year and hut few will Ik retained in the first grade to repeat the work. The room is always an example of good behavior ami of work being accomplished. CLASS 1920 NIXON IA l� AOK SKVKNTV-SKVKN OUR JANITORS Here is our faithful janitor, whom the class of 1920 of Nixon Township Il'ich School wish to com mom I ami thank for their many act of kindness. Mr. Monkmnii, whose likeness you find here has served as janitor of the Welodn public school for thirteen years. He has served as janitor of Nixon Township High school for the past four years. The conspicuous looking young man in the other picture is Richard, who is learning as rapidly as possible to swing his broom with the greatest of ease Roth of these individuals are ruffled in disposition only when some of the classes have a s« cinl and leave the littered rooms for them to place in order angin. Senior Class of 1920. PAGK SKVKNTV-KKSHT MX XIA (’LASS 1920 NIXON IA PAOK KWHTY Cl, ASS 1920 WWOMHCM THE CALK NDA K SEPTKM BKK 1— Fifty-three enrolled. Three juniors Into. 2— Miss Swain tested girls’ voicos. Organization of Basketball team. S—('leaneil off court, with one j : lior boy present. 4—“Tillie” came hack for a visit. 7—Organization of Alctlienac ami Nixoln societies. 10—“Pep” meeting. 16—Everybody sleepy, Opal especially. 16— Fire drill; Fir-shies scared to death. IS—A certain Freshie, after having his voice tested was asked what tone lie sang, lie said America. 22—Dreary Monday. Fresides stumbling over furni lure. 25— Two teachers leave fora while; Freshies take advantage. 26— Junior class hold a party for the high school. 29- Monday conies too soon after Sunday night for Fresides and Juniors. High school rejoicing over victory at Wayncsville. 20— Basketball game with Whit • Heath. X. T. II. S. wins. ' « K T( IBB!! 1—Miss Swain receives a new name, “(lice (’lab. 12—An Shoot! Sehol again after so long a rest. 14—Seniors having a hard time keeping Hicliic from talking to a Junior girl. 17— Senior box supper a great success. 21— Harroid Harrold wears a very conspicuous collar to school. 22— Miss Swain compliments the hoys for their fine singing. 22—Installed an electric bell. 24—Parent-Teacher ’ mooting. 27— Richie gets a promotion to the Junior class. 29- An Shoot! A history examination. :;o Don’t In- surprised if tli- Sudors make seventy in the Physic exam. 31—Weiner roast at high school under the a ispices of Pa rent-Teachers' club. XOVKMBKK —Our wounded Junior leaves Ids boards at home. Seniors receive their rings. JV— Naughty Juniors putting pins in seats for some one to sit upon. 7 -Freshmen pie supper. l f Sophomore party. 11 So many absent and tanly marks have ap| cnivd upon the record's that Mr. Lightbody had some excuse l-ianks printed and put into use. 14—High school annual play. 17- Mdding of Literary Athletic Assoeiation. 19—1‘‘Richie” invents a terrible whistle. 22- Junior have a family quarrel. 24 X. T. II. S. vs. Argcntn. S-ore 23 to 13 in favor of X. T.ll.S. 28— Bellflower score 13. X. T. H. score 9. hard luck, but couldn’t hclp.it. DKCEM BKR 1 -Unusual number of pupils absent after Thanksgiving vacation. Dickcv gets his finger burned in conducting a physics experiment. 2.—Mrs. Goodwin is sick from the effect of too much Thanksgiving dinner. CLASS 1920 NIX XJA PACK KIGHTY-oXE 3—Colds seem to lie catching because Miss Bohr-hough is sick. •I—Dickey is absent. Dr. Juvinall says lie has the chicken pox. 5—I'nexpeetcd spelling match. Seniors receive tin1 highest average. 6 -Call meeting of L. A. A. 12— Poor Bellflower! X. T. II. S. score 25, Bellflower score 22. 14—Debating teams working hard upon their sjieooii- s. 16— Freshmen have decided a strike—for shorter lessons and more time. 17— Work becoming more strenuous. 19—Society debate. Xisolas win by three |s� ints. 21 Practicing for the Christmas entertainment. 22— Christmas entertainment by school. 23- 5—Christmas vacation. .1 AX CARY 5—Everybody starts to school with new resolutions. 6 -Seniors thinking al ont what they are going to put in the Annual. 7— Everything went lovely, even the girls went out to play “Fox and Geese.’' 8— Richie and Shorty quarreling over their pencils. 9— Meeting of Parent-Teachers’ club. 13— Shorty paints Dickey up to look like a chorus boy. 14— The Parent-Teachers’ club is trying to make cooks out of the high school girls. They had lietter try the boy , because the girls are hofieleas cases. 15— Opal Emery entertains Senior class and Faculty. 1(5—Lost, strayed or stolen Two (MUicils. If found leave at Mr. I.ightbody's desk. 1! —Oh Boy! Another rest; pipes busted. Stolen—One brown | encil. If found return to Opal Emery. 21— Oh, gee! I hate those semester exams—Freshmen. 22- 23—Those dreadful exams! EveryIhsly looking happy because they are over with. 26—Harrold Ilarrohl ap| ears with a nifty Charlie Chaplin moustache. 28— Members of high school have hot discussion over dancing. 29— Xo work on account of entertainment. 30— Everything quiet in the assembly. FEBRUARY 3— Seniors and Miss Swani have a hot discussion over “face powder. 4— Girls’ Glee club go to Clinton to sing at Farmers institute. 5— Badly needed vacation—boys go to the tractor demonstration. 6— opal Gray comes back. Everybody wanted to kiss her. esj eeially the boys. 9.—Some physics experiment. Dickey tries to get the number of revolutions of his own brain. 10—Found—A piece of chocolate candy. Owner ask Mix Goodwin about it and pay reward. 12— Sophomores have received their true brand at last—chewing gum wrappers pinned to their backs. 13— Pra has substituted chalk dust for | owder. not knowing the difference until later. 16— The Seniors go fishing—in Economics. 17— Oh. boy! The fish are biting better than ever. 18— Opal likes the picture of “The Lady of the Lake extremely well. 20—Basketball team went to Athens—to knock them off. NIXON IA CLASS 1920 PAGE EIGHTY-TWO 'A'.: — A hunch of Freshmen ami Sophomores called upon thegreen carpet about their excuse blanks. 24— Everybody busy, especially Mr. I i hl xly passing judgment on excuse blanks. 2t —Miss Swain warns Corwin that he is likely to hurt himself singing. 27—(Jirls dice club promoted to the primary room. MARCH 1 Monday morning comes; Florence McKown has a |x t fever blister and Clarence is dead t i the world. 2 Miss Rohrbough sent Ira out to stir the lienns. Some assistant cook. 2—Mr. Johnson visits the school for a while. The classes arc taking snap shots for the Annual. 4 We received the sad news of the Weldon-At liens game. Hut we an good losers. 5—Ignorant Freshies use chalk dust to make themselves look pretty. 8— Ernest and Ira n turn home from the tournament and seem somewhat excited over the Mt. Pulaski girls. Wo wonder why? 9— Everybody teasing Mildred and Clara about the morning session at the tournament. 10— Mr. Jenkins comes to take the group pictures. 11— Mr. Goodwin rushes in at nine o’clock; overslept. 12— Important—Taylorville citizens visit Weldon. What’s the attraction? Ifi—Harndd is certainly a smart Freshio. He writes to his girl in French and leaves his letters lying on his desk so that no) ody can read them. 17— Mr. Lightbody reminds Opal Gray that she can do more by herself than with Era’s help. 18— EverylMHly comes to school without their lessons, oil account of the Freshman party. I!'-- The X. T. II. S. jazz band give a short entertain- ment before the high school. 22— Montgomery, the leader of the jazz band, according to the orders of Mr. I.ightbodv, called a meeting for practice after school. 23— Band practice continued. The high school is expecting a concert in the near future. 25—The Seniors sent the pictures for the Annual to Ih electroplated. 29— It was reported that Ernest was in the south part of town Sunday night, but nobody seems to know the nature of his business. 30— Phew! Shorty doesn't seem to like the smell of the store room. 31— Spring fever is gecting serious upon the Seniors. Three of them go Ford riding—at noon. APRIL 1 — Nixola party. Hut it rained as usual and scared everybody home. 2—Xixolas give a short entertainment. 4— Once more Easter Sunday has come. Hut with a big snow. 5— Tillie is snowbound— from school. 6— The Junior and Sophomore girls have selected the men out of the Millikin Glee club whom they want to . stay over night with them. 7— The Freshmen get caught writing notes. 8— Mr. Goodwin interrupted the chorus work by wanting to know where his Weldon Record was. Millikin Men’s Glee dug give entertainment. it -The Seniors try to get Miss Rohrhough to look for the tialloon so they can sneak. 12— One session of school on account of snow storm. 13— Dudley gives Urn a good shaking for making so much noise. 14— Everything went lovely with everyone. CLASS 1920 XIXONIA 15—()li! boy! The Annual material is sent off to tin-printer. April 19th basket ball letters wore presented to Dick ev, Richardson and Mire for the season 1919-20. These letters were in the recently elected school colors of purple and gold. 23—Operetta given by the Ole® club. MAY 1 Junior-Senior reception. PAGE EIGHTY-THREE 7—Alethenae party. 21—Senior party. 23—Baccalaureate sermon preached by Rev. (). V. I mgli. 20—Grade commencement. 27— Class night exercises. 28— High School commencement. The calendar closes as the diplomas an given out. Farewell. Clarence L. Gala way, '20. TO OUR ADVERTISERS Here’s to you, subscribers, We appreciate your zeal. And here’s to you, contributors, Protectors of our weal. And here’s to our faculty, Our good and kind advisers; And last to the men that makes us Here’s to our advertisers. I M. MARVEL, President P. M. SMALLWOOD, Vicc-Pre . C. C. LI8ENBY, Cashier W. II. OKAY. Asst. Cash. L. M. MAKVEL S. MILLER DIRECTORS FRANK OLSON CARL REESER W. II. 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