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

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Page 24 TII li XI X O X I A 1921 Second . Wc bequeath to the faculty, gifts which we think they can use, as follows: To Mr. UghtlMxly, a patent on the phrases I presume,” ami I assume.” together with low grades, for which wc have no use. as a supply for next year. lo Miss Galawav, some more high sounding words to dictate to her classes: also all the old magazines, in order that she may find beautiful pictures for her scrap book. To Miss Needham, a greater volume of voice and the satisfaction of knowing that we appreciate her short assignments and many tests. To Mrs. Adkins, a new megaphone so that she may arouse more pep in the Old N. T. II. S. and another “Abraham” to detain her longer from school. To Miss Swain, plenty of time to practice the cornet so that she will no longer have to do it on her downy cot of ease. All our crepe paper decorations for use in future operettas. too, we will her. To Mr. Xces. a knowledge of how to play every musical instrument, even a “banjo.” I bird. We leave To the Hoard of Education and the people of Nixon Township the assurance that wc will heartily co-operate in an early and earnest campaign for a new school building, and a bigger and better school for the future. l o the under classmen we will and bequeath: First: To the Freshmen our inspiration, ability, loyalty, and obedience. Also our thirst for knowledge and the brilliant ways in which we work our minds. Second: To the Sophomores we give the lieauty and extraordinary good looks of our class, we advise you n t get the llig Head.” Third: To the Juniors, the duty of keeping Nixon Township High School on the map. and our devotion to our teachers. These we bequeath as a class: and to individuals as follows: Ruby Gray’s modest ways and rosy cheek to all the freshmen girls of next year, and her seat in the north west corner of the assembly room to Kthel Smith or Voylc Roberts, the decision to be made by them on Sept 5. 1921. To I.ucile Redding wc leave Cora Swearingen’s position as telephone operator: to I.ucile Hunt her weathervanc changeableness, and to l.oraine Olson her reckless giggles. Paul Peterson’s broad smile that stretches from ear to ear we leave to Walter West; his many freckles to June Me-Conkey and his impressive height to Vierl Perkins. Sarah Montgomery's ability as housekeeper to Ava Ennis; her style of hairdress to Clara Parr, and her musical talent to Edna Raker. Ollie Roben’s place as chauffeur of the noted storm buggy to Don Mire, and a warning that he be on time each evening, in order to save l-cona the necessity of hitching up. Her jolly ways and her faculty of knowing every body vise’s business, we give to Frances Galaway. The graceful ways of Wiliam Montgomery, his gallantry for the fairer sex. we hope may descend upon Corwin Miller, and his basket ball ability to Tilbury. Ians Ennis' title of “Polly Anna” to Gertrude Marsh: her dreamy ways to Howard Burton: and her winning smiles to I'ra Shearer and Verncda Glenn. Xetvr mind. In• ?All surprise ns some day—Roy Geer.

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1921 TIIE XIX O XIA I'agc 21 running a Millinery store in Dewitt: but she always was handy in retrimming her old hats. She always was terrible economical, yon know. I remember once I asked her where she got her new hat. and she said. (Why this isn’t a new hat: I have fixed it over every year for live years! Onija says Sarah has a large sign in front of her store which reads as follows: “This is the place to bnv the old grey bonnets with the bine ribl ons on 'em.” Watering the ( uija Hoard steadily) “Onija please tell me about Florence Baker, who was the gracefulcst little girl in school. Honest. Onija. are yon telling me the truth ? (I.ooks up) “Florence is one of the greatest dancers in the United States? Onija says she has made a contract, to go in about a month to one of the largest cabarets in San Francisco, and it is reported she will soon start her tour of the world to dance In-fore all the kings and queens. (Peering at Onija Hoard) “Now ceuld you tell me where Kubv Gray is? Above all things, who would have thought it! (looks up) “Ruby, one of Nixon Township High School’s best sopran i singers, is the leading instructor in the Millikin University. Ruby always won much praise from Miss Swat in chorus work because she sang so loud.” (Looking down at the uija Hoard) Onija, the last one I want to know al out is William Montgomery who was our honored president. We always expected something wonder fill of William. (Pauses) Well, this will surely knock Weldon off its feet. William, a great evangelist, is now conducting tabernacle meetings at Lane. People are coming from Ospur. I)cI.and. DeWitt, and many other large cities to hear him. Onija says Hilly Sunday is nothing compared with William. His ’sermons in slang are simply wonderful.” Dear me. Onija, I never dreamed you could tell me all these things, and I am sorry I have not asked the questions In-fore. I wonder what the class would have thought of me during my schooldays it they had known one of us would be nothing more than a plain old maid. Hut what’s the use to sigh now? It isn't my fault. I can’t see why Paid Peterson was so stingy with his rules for making love, and didn't even give me a chance.” (Arises and puts Onija Hoard on table) Well I shall have to confess, the rest of the class has surpassed me in every way, but it certainly is a pleasure to know I graduated with the honored class of '21 from Dear Old Nixon High. 0LL1E ROBEN '21. Class Will We, the Senior Class of the Nixon Township High School, In-ing of sound mind and g kkI judgment, do make and declare this, our last will and testament. We bequeath: First, To the class of 1022. all our senior privilges, especially those we most coveted but never received, to-wit: 1. The privilege of not studying. 2. The privilege of thinking ami getting through. 3. The privilege of bribing the teachers. 4. The privilege of adjusting hairnets and powdering in the assembly in time of school. 5. The privilege of showing the faculty where their judgment is inferior to yours. 6. The privilege of talking when you please. 7. The privilege of chewing gum and making candy during class time. . Ill ic world !oi-ts u lover, except his rivals.

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1921 r n n jv To Opal Gray, Florence Baker leaves her artistic ability; and the chairmanship of a standing decorating committee i left to Maree Marsh and Clara I’arr. We do hereby apj»oini Mr. Tom Monkman the executor without liond, of this will, and in testimony whereof, we have to this, our last will and testament, subscribed our name and our seal this Second Day of June, in the Year of Our l.ord. One Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-one. Witnessed: Signed. Senior Class |{y the Faculty. I»cr FLORF.NCF. HAKF.R '2 . Valedictory Teachers, students, classmates and friends: This is an important occasion for the members of the senior class of twenty-one. It marks the ch sc of four years in Nixon Township High School. It causes ns to look back over those vears. four happy and industrious years, for which too much gratitude cannot be given to those who have made them pos sible. Our thoughts turn to the future and here again we see where gratitude i- due to those who have helped us during our years of high school. ISy the education we have received we can better solve the problems that come into our lives and can tu-Uvr assume our places as citizen of this great nation. It is mv place tonight to s| cak the farewell words of the Senior class, and I cannot do this without expressing our thanks for those many privileges and advantages given us. To the members of the Faculty our debt i- without limit and can never be repaid. We are al »ut to go away from X O X A Page 25 their direct influence, hut w.c shall not soon forget their wise counsels, their forbearance with our mistakes, the interest they have shown in each • f us and the help and encouragement they have given when we myded it most. These things we shall remember and we shall always guard their friendships as one of our dearest treasures. In a sincere manner we wish to express our thanks |o them. The interest of the Board of Education too, we have felt, and we appreciate their effort made in our behalf. Without them we realize that our high school could not be what it is. ur parents, also have had an important part in our high school life. They have never tired of doing what they could to help us. and never with words f appreciation or in any other way can we fully repay them. We feel grateful indeed for their services and shall always be ready to serve them. Service” was the watchword of the Great Master and is also a watchword which we must follow if our lives arc to l»c successful. To the Junior. Sophom re and Freshmen classes we can only wish the greatest success. Their high school days will pass quickly and then they will know that it is with reluctance that they leave their school and enter into the pathways of life. To the members of the Senior class who are alxmt t- separate, I wish to say that I hope the separation will be only an apparent one. and that the lionds of our comradeship will keep us closely united for many years. Remembering our Iwnefact r . and again thanking them, in Mtalf of the senior class I hid you farewell. RUBY GRAY.