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

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I’oiy IS T H li X .Y O XIA 1921 Senior Friends, faculty, and members of X. T. II. S! The time has come when the members of the class of ‘21 must sever their connections as students in the school, though our interest remains with you. It is the duty of the Senior Class before leaving to indicate to you your faults. Juniors, and to advise you. It is indeed a task. to perform this duty, for your faults are as numerous as the sands of the desert. So kindly note this advice, which I am about to give you. Heed every word; for a chance like this one is very rare. And the points needing attention are so plenteous I shall recount them for you. in order that you may not overlook anyone of them. First. Juniors, taking vour class as a whole, your achievements have been very limited. If the class as a unit were to he called upon to give a program f any kind, what could you do? Your class is divided, as three or four act without the approval of the other members. Next year, kindly remember that you should consider the opinions of all members before you carry out your plans. NYc live in a democracy, even at school. If you desire to accomplish anything as a class, you must learn that you will not be successful until you have learned the intrinsic worth of that splendid word. Co-operation. V| Second, what can you do in music? livery member in our class can play some musical instrument- Ye also have three alto, two bass, and two soprano singers. W'c have had four girls in the Girl’s Glee Club, until this year, and one boy in the Boy’s Glee Club; whereas you have only one boy in the Glee Club and if that member were called upon to sing a solo, how would you feel? Kindly remember also that he is second Charge choice. Furthermore we furnished an assistant pianist for the year 1917—'18. and for the two and one-half succeeding terms. It is true she was not pianist the second semester of this year; but she resigned on account of her home work. Not only was she pianist for the school during this time but she was accompanist for the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club. I hird. listen to the comparative records in athletics. Ye had two members on the basket-ball team receive letters while you had Imt one. Junior, who was honored by being elected captain of two athletic teams? He would also have been elected captain f the Track Team, but his war activities causing him to leave sc hot | for one year, he became ineligible. I his same senior was elected as center and captain on the First All-Star Team at the County Tournament, an honor no Other boy from this high school has ever attained. He was one of the high scorers on the team, being second and would no doubt have led if jfc had not l een forced to play guard the tirst of the season. This senior is the l»cst all-round athlete in school and we challenge any of you to dispute it. Ye also have another athlete with whom you are acquainted. Although starting late he proved to be the sensation of the season. In baseball, too. the Senior- have surpassed the Juniors. Who is it that always fought from start to finish in playing.' Why to lie sure it was the Seniors. Juniors, without a doubt, we are your leaders in Athletics. Fourth, consider the activities of our Literary-Athletic Association. I lie Seni r class at the beginning of the term were hundred per cent in membership, while only four of your class of eleven were members. Also we have a President’and Preaching is good hut practice is heller

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1921 T n X I X O X I A r«x, 17 faculty, and school board. Thai year our class presented • magazine stand as a gift to the school. In our Senior year Mr. Lightbody was our Superintendent and Physics teacher: Miss Needham, teacher of Languages; Miss Galaway. Latin and Mathematics and Mrs. Adkins History and Science. The first semester, our class numbered nine, but during the second. Mildred was unable to continue her work because of serious illness. A new staff of officers was elected consisting of William Montgomery, President; l.ois Knnis. Vice President; Ruby Gray. Secretary; Paul Peterson. Treasurer and Mr. Lightbody, our class adviser. Early in the year we began to plan for our annual The Nixonia.” and elected our Kditor-in-Chicf Ruby, to be helped bv myself Assistant Editor. The Business Manager wa-Paulfjokc Editor. Ollie; Society Editor, Cora: Athletic Editor William; and Florence kept a record for the calendar. From time to time work was done for the annual and several plans were carried out during the year to make money for our school book. On October X. the annual homecoming day. our class conducted a stand. Our business acumen was demonstrated by the fact that we took in alxmt one hundred ten dollars. A box social was held at the school house October 22. and many helped to make this a great success. Coffee and sandwiches were served and everyone had a good time. On Washington’s birthday occurred one of the most important events of the year. George and Martha Washington with the aid of their servants and waitresses, gave a party, with Uncle Sam and Columbia as guests of honor, along with the other guests, the high school and faculty. At last the birthday cake was devoured. the candles were extinguished and Martha and George bade good-bye to their friends. In finishing our High School career we cxpiess gratitude and appreciation for the genuine interest and direction of our teachers, during these years; and we wish success and happiness to N. T. H. S. and the classes that are to graduate from it. LOIS ENNIS '21. Class Poem From Nixon High School we are passing now, Where greater fields of work do waiting lie. To do our tasks the l»est that we know how And keep our motto and our standard high. We've learned to love our school and classmates dear; We’ve learned to know the worth of lessons taught; And now we onward go. and keep gr«Kl cheer Still knowing that our battles are not fought. Those who have made us love the high ideals. Have helped us as we travel on through life. They arc the ones to whom in higher fields Our thoughts will turn and help us win the strife. Tltough we have reached one goal that seemed so far ’Tis not the golden goal we work for now; There is a greater star beyond this star. Others have reached it and we will somehow. It is afar off but its beams shine down Till we can walk through pathways in the lane. Pass through the swinging gate and o’er the mound. And find ourselves far on the road to fame. —Rrnv Gray. '21. Eternity is brief com fared to faculty speeches.

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1921 r n n x i x o x i a Pan ' 19 Vice President of this association. Not a member of your class is an officer. We furnished two secretaries during the cho. I terms 1‘»1K to 1920. Recall the leaders at the business meetings, and you must admit they were Seniors. Fifth, tmiors. consult vour note lKX»ks user! when Mr. I’.nnett addressed the Student Body on March 11th. There you will learn he said t be original. You know this to be good advice, but in your case yon have failed to observe it. In order that you may understand more clearly I shall be more specific. ur class was the first to establish the custom of leaving each year s me permanent present to the school. A member of the faculty learned what we were planning. In order to prevent us from lieing the only class to do this, he told you allout it. Consequently you copied our original idea. This should Ik a valuable lesson to you: henceforth he original in all your undertakings. Sixth, I am performing my duty by you and cannot think of closing without mentioning a few of your many minor faults. In conducting social activities you have been outclassed in every way. Those who were present last year openly admitted that we gave the most claliorate Junior-Senior reception ever given, or that ever can Ik given. Another thing we were always willing workers ami looked ahead for the time when we would need more money. Here, as always, you have failed, because yon were guilty of letting a bill stand against you f r six months. You must learn to Ik prompt in paving y nr debts and see that the smaller ones are paid I he sane as the larger. Then, also you need to he more dignified. It should Ik unthinkable for Juniors to have their pictures taken with cigarettes in their mouths and while pretending to jump empty box-ears. I supp se most of you sleep in the mornings till R:3o, since you come to school to comb your hair and to clean your finger nails. The girls’ cloak room is not a beauty parlor. Next year, girls. I would try to get up earlier or at least find time to dress at home. Girls, 1 would train the boys to be p lite to the women whom they meet on the street. Your boys do not know what it is to tip their hats to the ladies. As you have never been original in any of your ideas, our boys again set the example for you. Now Juniors. I feel that what I have said to you this evening should cause you to prepare yourselves to occupy th£ position of Seniors better than you have that of Juniors. Will one of your members please come forward? Juniors, in behalf of the Senior class of '21. I have the honor of presenting to you this gavel, which has been handed down as an emblem of scholastic ability. I wish to leave with you these words, All that you do. do with your might. Things done by halves are never done right. Look to Seniors. Bill. Ruby the white. So. Sal. Code. Flo. Ollie and tall Paul the Bright. C. M. S. ■21. Bubbling over with life—l.eona Roben.