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

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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.

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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.

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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