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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1922 volume:

I I FOREWORD W K. the Senior Class of 1922, publish this, the tilth volume of the Xixonia. in an effort to put liefore the people of this community and the patrons of Nixon Township High School, an idea of the intellectual training and social advantages derived from this school by its students. I hen. too, we take pleasure in making this volume an authentic record of our last year in our dear old N. T. H. S. 19 22 THE NIXON A Nixonia Staff Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Edna Bakkr Business Manager Donn Mire Assistant Business Manager Gertrude Marsh Literary Editor Athletic Editor _Voyi.k Roberts Art Editor Opal Gray Snapshot Editor Joke Editor Calendar Editor Music Editor __ Maree Marsh Literary Critic _ _Mrs. Thompson Class Adviser Mr. C. A. Rumble The Nixonia Volume V Issu ed by Class of 19 22 Nixon Township Hi h School Ciias. Marsh J. Y. Kmkry 1. A. 1'ui.lknwidkr Dk. I,. M. Marvki.. President. J,. Railsrack Frkd Drkssi.kr Clara Smith, Secretary. Dedication In appreciation of the loyal support and splendid co-operation of the Board of Education we, the class of nineteen hundred twenty-two, dedicate this fifth volume of the cNixonia. T II K NIXON I A 19 22 Mr. Chester A. Rumbi.e Superintendent of Schools Instructor in Science and Commercial Graduate oi Oakland City College. Pro paratory Department. Graduate oi Oak land City College. 1916. Bachelor's De gree. Resident work completed for Mas ter's Degree at Indiana University, 1920 Miss Gladys Gala way Instructor in Latin and Mathematics. Graduate oi Whipple Academy. 1913. Graduate Illinois College. 1916, A.B. Degree. University oi Chicago Summer oi 1919. Floyd Jordan Principal. Instructor in History and Athletics. Graduate oi Spurgeon. Indiana. High School. 1915. Graduate of Oakland City College. 1921. Bachelor's Degree. Bm'i.aii Bkntlkv Thompson. A. B. Instructor in Knglish and French. Wooster University. University oi Illinois. 1918. Page 7 1922 THE N1XON1A Faculty Poem This is our faculty of twenty-two Whom wc are proud to present to you. Relow you’ll find a sketch of each, Their traits and all the things they teach. Mr. Rumble, first, you’ll see. He heads the list of our faculty. Notice his eyes, see how they show The many things this man does know! He knows all alxnit friction, and all alxnit diction. He can tell of the squirrels, he knows geometric whirls. He knows balance sheets and typewriter l cats. That a man of his goodness should l� e so wise And lie so admired is no surprise. Next Mr. Jordan, whom you've all heard alxiut, Rememlx?r that game where you just had to shout? That five minutes after the exciting tie— We carried home the prize and hung it up high? And we cheered our Ixiys who had brought it in. Rut we didn’t forget who had coached them to win. Twas this young man. on whom you may depend For history and science and a trustworthy friend. Miss Galaway, the one with the laughing eyes. In mathematics is indeed wondrous wise. And that isn’t all that she can do. She can make splendid sj eeches if you just ask her to. And if you want a chaperon or some friendly advice She can help you there, too. She’s awfully nice! She knows all alxnit Solomon. Saul and Ebenezer. Rut lx?st of all men she understands Caesar. Mrs. Thompson, the French looking lady you see. Isn’t really Trench though she speaks it fluently. And when alxnit English you are in doubt.---- Just go to her and she’ll Ik glad to help out. She’s clever, she’s witty, and we all think she knows The English Ixxiks from beginning to close. 'The French and Dramatic Clubs started this year Are examples of the interest she has taken here. And now that we’ve named them over to you. We’re sure that you like them as well as we do. And will join with us and glorify The twenty-two faculty of Nixon High. Opal Gray, '21. Page S 19 29. THE N1X0XIA e Edna Baker Glee Club '19. Pianist for Glee Club. 20. 21, '22; for Chorus '20. '21. '22; for Double Quartet '21 ; for Operetta. ’20. Musical Concert. '19, 72. Vice President Class '22. L. A. A. '19. '20. 21. 22 : Nixola Society 19. '20. 21. '22: Vice President Nixola Society 71: Dramatic Club 72; Secretary lx- Cercle Francais 72; Class Play 71. 72 ; Assistant Editor-in-Chicf 72; Saluta-orian '22. “Gentle of speech, beneficialI of mind. Verneda Glenn L. A. A. '19. 70. 71. 72; Alethenae Society '19. 70. 71. 72; Glee Club. 19. 70. 71. 72: Chorus ’19. 70. 71. 72; Operetta, 70; Double Quartet. 71: Concerts. '19. 71. 72: Class Play 71. 72; High School Play 71: Dramatic Club 72: Basketball. 71. 72; Literary Editor. 72; Class Will. 72. “If all is fair in love where do the brunettes come in.” Opal Gray L. A. A. '19. 20; Nixola Society 19. 70. 71. 72; President Nixola 72; Secretary Nixola 71; Vice President Cla s '19; President Class 71; Class Play 19. '20. 71. 72: Annual Play 19. 71; Glee Club '19. 70; President Glee Club 20 Operetta '20; Girl's Quartette 71 : Musical Concert '19. 71. 72; Captain Gir! ' Basketball 71. 72: Secretary Dramatic Club 72: President French Club 72; Cartoonist ’19; Art Editor 72: Junior Response 71: Senior Charge 72. Pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant, too. to think on. Gertrude Marsh Glee Club 19. '20. 71. 72: Operetta 70: Concert ‘19. '20. 71. 72; Recital '22: Orchestra 71. 72; Band 72: L. A. A. '19. 70. 71. 72: Treasurer L. A. A. 72; Alethenae T9. '20. 71, 72; Class Play 71. 72; Dramatic Club 72: French Club 72: Annual Play T9; Basketball 72; Secretary and Treasurer Class 72: Assistant Business Manager 72: Clsas History '22. “Never idle a moment, thrifty and thouylitfnl of others Faye 10 T II K NI X ONI A 19 22 Makf. Marsh L A. A. ‘19. ‘20. '21, '22: Nixola Sociotv 19. ‘20. 21. 22 : Glee Club 19. ‘20. 21. 22: Operetta ‘20; Musical Concert '21: Hand 22: Orchestra 22: Class Play ‘21. '22: Dramatic Club '22: French Club 22: Music Editor 22. True to herself anil others. Donn Mirk L. A. A. ‘19. ‘20. ‘21. '22: Nixola ‘19. '20. 21. '22: President Nixola 22: Treasurer L. A. A. ‘19; President L. A. A. '22; Basketball T9. ‘20. 21. 22 : Baseball 21. 22: Track '21. ‘22; Manager Basketball ‘21: Captain Basketball '22: Class Play T9. '21. '22: Annual Play ‘J9. '20: Secretary and Treasurer Class T9; President Class 22: Minstrel 22: French Club '22; Business Manager 22 : President's Address ‘22. A little nonsense now ami then is relished by the best of men. Ci.ara Park L. A. A. T9. '20. '22; Alcthcnac Society T9. '20. '21. 22: Treasurer Alethenac Society. '22: Class Vice President. '20; Basketball. '21. 22 : Chorus, T9. '20. 21. '22: Glee Club T9. '20. 21. '22; Treasurer Glee Club '22: Operetta '20; Orchestra. '20. '21: Musical Concert. 21. 22 : Class Play. '21. 22 : Freshman ami Sophomore Play T9; Le Cercle Franca is '22: Dramatic Club '22: Joke Editor '22: Class Poems '22. A successful combination of good sense and good will. Lkona Robf.x I,. A. A. T9. 20. 21. '22: Nixoflla Society. T9, '20. '21. ‘22: Nixola President. ‘21: Vice President '20; Glee Club. T9. '20: Operetta. '20: Chorus. T9. '20. '21. '22: Musical Concert 22; Negro Minstrel '22: Class Play '21. '22; French Club. '22: Dramatic Club. '22: Calendar. '22; Class Prophecy, '22. Happy am I; from care I'm free, why aren't they all contented like me. Page 11 1922 THE NIXONI A Voyle Roberts Transferred from Argent a '21: Football '18: Baseball '21; Basketball '18. •19. ’21; Track 18. T9. '21; Class Play 21. 22; Annual Play ’21: Boys Glee Club ’21: Alcthenac ’21, 22; Athletic Editor ’22. iMy heart is u-ax to he moulded as she pleases. Uka Siikarkr L. A. A. TO. '20. ’21. 22: Nixola So-ciety. T9. '20. 21. ’22: President Class T9; Girls’ Glee Club. T9. ’20; Musical Concert. T9. '20. ’21. '22: Operetta 20: (•iris’ Quartette ’21 : Class Play. T9. ’21. '22. Annual Play T9, 21. Girls’ Basketball ’21. '22: Dramatic Club '22; Le Cerclc Francais '22: Hditor-in-Chief. ’22: V'aledictorian ’22. Accomplished and industrious, yet aheays ready for. a good time. Ethel Smith L. A. A. ’21. '22: Alethenae Society ’21. '22: Chorus ’21. ’22: Glee Club ’21: ( lass Play 21. ’22: Girls Basketball '21. '22: French Club ‘22: Snapshot Editor ’22. ‘ I is a friendly heart, that has plenty of friends Senior Officers President ____________ Vice President _______ Secretary and Treasury ____Donk Mire ____Edna Maker Gertrcdk Marsh OUR MOTTO He build the ladder by which we climb. Class Flower—Pink Pose. Class Colors—Pink and Green Oh, keek m ’ innocent- -Clara Parr. Page 12 THE NI XONIA 19 22 Nixon Township High School Class Night Program M. K. CHURCH SATURDAY. MAY 27. 11)22 8:00 O’CLOCK P. M. Chorus ------------------- Salutatory--------------- President’s Address______ Piano Duet--------------- Class History------------- Vocal Solo--------------- Class Poem---------------- Class Prophecy____________ Duet. Clarinet and Cornet Senior Charge ------------ Junici Response---------- Sextette__________________ Class Will________________ Valedictory ______________ Class Song________________ __________________The Class _________________Kdna Baker -----------------Donn Mire __Edna Baker. Leona Ruben ------------Gertrude Marsh -----------------Opal Gray _________________Clara Pair ---------------Leona Roben Gertrude Marsh. Mae Marsh _________________Opal Gray ______________ Corwin Miller v Gertrude and Clara -------- Ura and Vemeda Leona and Opal —Vemeda. Ethel and Voyle ---------------Ura Shearer __________________The Class Page 13 Happy Harmony—Opal Gray, 19 22 THE V X O N1 A Salutatory In behalf of my class, I greet you. It is indeed a night of joy for us when we realize that we have so many kind and interested friends; yet with our jov we experience a feeling of seriousness. For four vars we have looked forward to this momentous night. We have realized fully that these past years have been years of preparation and that such are necessary for us to succeed. I le who succeeds must be well prepared. May none of us ever forget what Emerson has said. “One thing is forever good: that one thing, success.” To those who have directed our studies. I wish to say that it we achieve anything worth while in this world a large part of it will he due to the kindness. patience, help and instruction on the part of our teachers. We do appreciate greatly the interest the Board of Education has shown and the many things it has done for the School. To the parents and those who have contributed in any way to our Education, we wish to express our thanks. We know not what the future holds for 11s. but we shall step forth into the busy world with hearts full of hope and courage, and continue to “build the ladder by which we climb.” Once again, in the name of the nineteen hundred twenty-two class of the Nixon Township High School. I welcome you to our Class Night program. Edna Baker 22. President’s Address Friends and Classmates: For four years we have looked forward to this day with intense interest and enthusiasm. It is true that our short time in high school has been one of the greatest periods of our lives; but as we approach that day when we shall sever all connections with N. T. H. S.. we come to realize that our high school education is only a step toward our ultimate success. Therefore, it is with sorrow we think of the pleasures of the past which must now end. but it is with pleasure that we think of the future and what it holds for us. • We. the Class of Nineteen Twenty-two. as well as other classes that have gone before us. have been taught the things which form the characteristics of real men and women. You. parents and friends, have proved to 11s that you were extremely anxious for us to learn those things. Now. we wish to prove to you that we are capable of using them to the best advantage. May your efforts be rewarded, may your expectations be fulfilled, and may the Class of Twenty-two bring honor to her Alma Mater. Little and Jolly—Ura Shearer. Page 14 T UK N XONI A 1 922 We deem it a privilege to thank the Faculty for what they have done for us. for whatever success we may attain in the future we shall attribute it to you to a great extent. We wish to thank the Board of Kducation for the aid they were willing always to give and for providing us with a faculty whose sympathy and ability will have such a lasting influence upon our lives. As president of the Senior Class I desire to thank the under-classmen for the support which they at all times have given to the activities of the Class of Twenty-two. Classmates. I take this opportunity of telling you that I consider it the biggest honor and privilege which I have ever had to graduate from Nixon Township High School as president of the'Class of Twenty-two. I am sure that I consider that our associations have been of the greatest benefit and pleasure to me. I do not bid you adieu, members of the Class of Twenty-two; we shall meet often, I trust, under the shade of our Alma Mater. May pleasant memories of our high school days he kept ever fresh in our minds at Fate unravels the mysteries of the future. Donn E. Mire, 22 Page 15 Gracious and Lenient—Mr. Jordan. 1 If 2 2 THE NIX0N1A T he History of the Class of Twenty-Two As our school life in X. T. II: S. is about to close, we have been thinking of the future and the opportunities which it will bring. But who can think of the future without recalling the past? So it is with our class— we recall the days which have passed since we first entered the classrooms of N. T. H. S. When we entered high school on the second day of September, nineteen hundred and eighteen, we were a class of sixteen. Our new work began under the following teachers: Mr. Johnson, superintendent and mathematics teacher: Mr. Goodwin, principal and science teacher: Miss Gregory, history teacher; Miss Gibson, teacher of languages; and Miss Swain, music instructor. Great interest was taken bV the class in musical literary and r | athletic activities of the school. Because of the influenza and the bashfulness of the Frcshies, the class was not organized until the eleventh of February. The following officers were elected: t’ra Shearer, president; Opal Gray, vice president; Donn Mire, secretary and treasurer; Miss Gregory, class adviser. The colors crimson and gold, were selected as class colors. For a flower we chose the tulip. The motto. “We build the ladder upon which we climb. was selected to guide us through our high school career. To earn money to pay our expenses for the year and to show our ability upon the stage, we joined the Sophomore class in giving the play. “Standing By.” We entertained the faculty and members of the other classes with a May Party, thus doing our share in the social events of the year. As a class memorial four volumes of poetry were left to the library of the school Our second year of high school life began with an enrollment of thirteen. Three had failed to re-enter that fall. Burnice Baker and Owen Tilbury did not complete the Freshman work, and Lotus Carr dropped school work to become mistress of her own home. Flora Bear from the Farmer City High School, entered our class to remain only until after Christmas, when she too dropped school work to become mistress of a home. We took up our second year’s work with Mr. Lightbody as superintendent and science teacher. Mr. Goodwin as mathematics teacher. Mrs. Goodwin as teacher of history and Latin. Miss Kohrlxmgh as Fnglish teacher, and Miss Swain as music teacher. The music department was enlarged by the adding of instrumental lessons under the direction of Mr. Xees. This year Zelda Marvel was elected president: Clara I’arr. vice president; Henry Goken. secretary and treasurer; and Mr. Goodwin, class adviser. This year we watched for our chances to do our bit. At the ice cream stand, which was held at the Barbecue, we earned enough money to pay our expenses for the annual and a party given for the High School on Xovember A Diligent Worker—Edna Baker. Page 16 Tllb: NIXON I A 1 ) 2 2 eleventh. The last social event of the Sophomores of Twenty was a very enjoyable evening spent in roasting wieners at the home of I’ra Shearer. Again, after a three month’s vacation, we began our work not as Sophomores but as jolly Juniors. Although we lost four of our classmates— Henry Goken. Zelda Marvel. Howard Burton and Mary (.roves—our number was diminished only by one. for three new pupils—Ethel Smith. Olive Plankenhom and Voyle Roberts—had joined our class. Olive later moved to Michigan and did not finish her Junior work with us. Again our superintendent and science teacher was Mr. Lightbodv. The other teachers were Miss Galaway. Latin and Mathematics; Miss Needham. English and French: Mrs. Adkins, history; Miss Swain, music: and Mr. Xees. teacher of musical instruments. The officers for this year were Opal ('.ray. president: Leona Roben. vice president: Donn Mire, secretary and treasurer; and Miss Needham, class adviser. Our class flower was changed to the pink rose and the colors to pale pink and pale green. Although a great deal of time was required for our lessons, every member of the class found time to enjoy athletics and music. The first event of the year was the wiener roast for the High School. Out door games were played and enjoyed by all. The next event which included all of the Juniors was the class play. “My Cousin Timmy. given on March eighteenth. Every member of the class had a part in the play and handled his part well. The last event of the year was the Junior-Senior reception held at the Odd Fellows' Hall. The hall was artistically decorated with the Senior and Junior colors. After listening to a program given bv the Juniors, the guests were served with a four course banquet. fter the banquet, various toasts were given. Voyle Roberts acting as toast-master. The guests departed after the Juniors sang a farewell song. Our last year of school began the sixth of September, nineteen hundred twenty-one. Eleven Seniors were back. Our teachers for this year were Mr. Rumble, superintendent and science teacher; Mr. Jordan, principal, history teacher, and athletic coach: Mrs. Thompson. English and French teacher: Miss Galaway. mathematics and Latin Teacher: Miss Cook, who t � ok the place of Miss Swain, music instructor: and Mr. Xees. teacher of musical instruments. The officers elected for this year were Donn Mire, president: Edna Baker, vice president: Gertrude-Marsh, secretary and treasurer: and Mr. Rumble, class adviser. Plans for the annual were begun early. A Im x social which was held at the first of the year proved to be a good starter for the annual fund. Later bakery and candy sales were held which doubled the fund. In April the class play. “Cupid at Vassar: was given and proved to be a great success. Meanwhile, the material for the annual was assembled by the editor Pnqe 17 Clever Manners—Leona Roben. 19 22 THE N1X0N1A in chief, Ura Shearer; assistant editor. Edna Baker; business manager. Donn Mire; assistant business manager. Gertrude Marsh; social and literary editor. Verneda Glenn; athletic editor, Yoyle Roberts; art editor. Opal Gray; snapshot editor. Ethel Smith; music editor, Maree Marsh; joke editor. Clara Parr; calendar editor. Leona Roben; and literary critic. Mrs. Thompson. In May the Senior class entertained the High School students, faculty, and High School board at the home of Maree and Gertrude Marsh. Plenty of ice cream and cake were enjoyed by all. The last social event of the year was the Junior-Senior reception, where the Seniors were royally entertained bv the Juniors. On June second this class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-two will reach the top of the ladder which we have built through the four years in Nixon Township High Schol. As we go about the duties of life, we shall always remember the dear old X. T. H. S.. the people whom we met there and the people who are enoying the privileges which we have enjoyed. An Ardent Man—Voyle Rolierts. Page 18 TUK NI X O NI A i y 22 Class Poem Oh. Seniors, now has come the day For four long years we’ve seen afar. We’ve hoped and prayed, yet doubted oft That we should ever reach our star. Our teacher’s words we’ve tried to heed When they to us would often say. That we this goal would surely reach If we would do our best each day. We’ve been a loyal, trusty hand. And on each other ne’er would tell. F.’en though the rules we sadly broke. We always came through very well. Our fold is not what we had hoped When we the race had just begun. Vet barring that, for Nixon High The prize for size we still have won. Our sadness nearly equals joy When from our High School we must part. They tell us that in life we'll find So much to test and prove the heart. But yet our courage is so great. Our motto now we go to prove. And we will not forget its truth Howe’er apart our paths may move. “We build the ladder by which we climb.” So doth our motto nobly read. And since we all its challenge meet We’ll strive our best to live its creed. Page 19 Frank ami Reliable—Maree Marsh. J� ? THE 1X0X1 A Our teachers one and all we thank. Who oft reproof and praise bestowed; We know that in their guidance kind. Our feeble light more brightly glowed. And as we part from Nixon High. Not sev’ring of friendship true, Mav we the good days ne’er forget As in our life come pleasures new. They tell us now will just begin Our troubles, trials, and cares; But we have learned to laugh all day, For jolly fun is in our wares. Though life looms dark and mystic now. We mean some day to backward look. With pride and joy to then recount Our happy days within this nook. Some names we feel will surely head The list of great things done. As each one strives his place to fill And merit commendation won. So now farewell. Old Nixon High, W e hope your fame may spread. Though none may ever us surpass. Be many on your wisdom fed. C. I . A Coy Brunette—Verneda Glenn. Pa je 20 r K NIX n N I A 19 22 Class Prophecy On this twenty-seventh day of May. I. the prophetess. IMoyeshta. of Hindustan, shall unveil to you the things that shall happen in the future to the members of the Class of Twenty-two. Heed! My Classmates, heed and hear what the future holds in store for you. I see some one standing behind a counter, acting as a cashier in a New York cabaret. I believe to my soul it is Gertrude Marsh, it surely is. Oh, here comes some wonderful man to settle his bill. I wonder what shell say. Well can you believe it? This is what she is saying: “Your check please. Hello, sixty and forty are one dollar. Isn't that so? Don’t get fresh.” Well. I never would have thought that of Gertrude, but you never know, you know. I see Kthel Smith seated upon a large white horse, and in her hand she is carrying a lasso. She is employed cn a large ranch in I exas as a cowgirl. and is known throughout the state for her wonderful ability at lasso- ing. Oh. I see someone presiding over a group of interested people. It is a select slang school. And Ivina Baker, a cultured artist, in this profession, is at the head of it. Now, I know you can't be surprised because Edna always used slang to express every idea she ever had. h. what’s this I see? It is a traffic cop. standing on a street crossing. Well, if it isn’t Donn Mire. Is i said that he is one of the best traffic-cops the city of Weldon has ever knewn. However, lie is the same old Donn. I see two girls dressed in the extremest fashion of the moment coming across the street. Donn is off his duty as usual: that is when a girl is in the case. All! I see L’ra Shearer lecturing to a group of Chinks on the evil effects of opium smoking. But. poor girl, she is having about as much effect on the Chinks as she did on her dad when she tried to convince him that tobacco chewing had a harmful effect upon him. Oh, what’s this I see? It is a Marinello shop. Could you guess who is in charge. None other than Yemeda Glenn.‘an old classmate of mine, has full swing of all the business. It is said that she knows every magic under the sun which increases beauty. Every woman knows just where to look for her husband when he says he is going out to get his nails manicured. Opal Gray, I see. sticks to the old motto. “Don’t give up the ship.’ She is still writing on teacher’s examinations at the Dewitt County Court House, where we left her several years ago. But she has begun to show Page 21 Miraculous Gait—Donn Mire. 192 2 THE N1X0N1A the effects of this terrible agony. She is very stooped and wrinkled. However. she seems quite cheerful at the present. She says that the Arithmetic problems varied this time and were not at all in percentage. If that's tilt-case. I think that I shall trv it next time. W ell. I can hardly believe what I see. I view Voyle Roberts splashing water in a dish pan. He is head dishwasher at the Oriental Inn. One of tilt waiters is complaining that the dishes are in worse condition after they are washed than they were before. This is probably due to the fact that Voyle is still moving about in that lazy manner that he did in school. Prom this I judge that lie must still be in love. Poor boy! My goodness, what’s this? A poultry farm? I guess it is. I see geese galore. Could you guess who is the owner of this large goose farm? Clara Parr, is sole owner. .Vow I am surprised—not because Clara seems to like geese, but because she is working with something which is noisier than herself. But since she always said. “You never know what tomorrow holds in store for you.” I guess she spoke truly. Horrors, is this Maree Marsh, 1 see? It is she. She is a very efficient stenographer in a large office. The only objection to her is that during the boss’s absence, she carrier on a continuous flirtation with the office bpv. which is very disagreeable to the other boss. But Maree can’t help it. though, for she would flirt with a policeman, or an iceman, if no one else were near. W ith this magic power which I possess. I see myself treading through life alone, waiting for some Prince Charming to play a game of love with me. and while I wait. I say. “Waiting, waiting, waiting. My heart goes palpitating. But when the Prince arrives. You shall all receive one great surprise. Leona Roben ’22. Senior Charge Juniors and under classmen, we. the class of nineteen hundred twenty-two. wish to impress upon you. class of twenty-three, the great responsibility which will rest upon you. as Seniors in Nixon Township High School. Did we say well earned? Yes. indeed, for we must admit that you have done well with a remarkable perseverance seldom found in those of your tender years. Although you have acted wisely in many things, you also have made many mistakes. But what of that? One never succeeds unless one makes mistakes. All great people commit errors. We. your noble Seniors, even. Doing Justice—Mr. Rumble. Page 22 r II K N1XON1 A 1922 must confess we have blundered. The important thing, however, is to rise above mistakes, conquer your weaknesses, and so achieve glory and renown. Assuming that ' ur young and unsophisticated minds have not yet been able to grasp the full meaning of our words, we shall cite examples which have suggested themselves in the short time left to prepare this advice for you—examples which prove your said weaknesses. First. Juniors, will you concentrate for a moment and recall the time spent in bookkeeping class? We Seniors were very distressed when the news reached our ears that two very industrious Juniors were using our old bookkeeping sets over which we had spent many hours, working honestly and by our own efforts to obtain a fair and honest grade. Imagine our grief when we learned that these said Juniors, to save their brains from fatigue, had taken our hooks and deliberately compared their work with ours in order to find their mistakes. Now. Juniors, truly we should. I suppose, he quite gratified to find you placing so strong a trust in our work. Evidently during the past four years you have come to believe in us implicitly. Hut. Juniors, think of the deceit you are practising upon your earnest and devoted teacher who boasted so often of his efficient bookkeeping class until he had been informed of their means of progress. Don't you wonder how that poor teacher felt when he discovered your crime? Surely, your hearts arc not so hardened that you can watch that man in his mental agony and still practise such deceit! Juniors, the Seniors, as a far-seeing, experienced brother, ask you to desist from such ways.—if not for the sake of yourselves, for those who love you. Then too. as we go about the High School, keeping an ever watchful eye upon our beloved young successors, we have noticed other errors you commit, which would bear correction. We have observed one young musician.—and truly we appreciate that young man's talent, for it always fills us with pride to hear some good about the Juniors whom we try so hard to lead into paths of brilliance and fame. Particularly do we charge one voting man to be more careful; to not forget that the teachers desk, on the side of which he merrily beats a tattoo with his feet, meanwhile whistling some popular jingle to himself, is not a drum; and should treat it with the respect due it. We also assure this young man that by the time he is a Senior he will not find it necessary to go to a Sears, and Roebuck catalog for his reading, or above all things, to the little magazines from which he gets inspirations for quotations. He will be able to understand the most complex treatise. We should also like to call to the attention of a certain young lady, who is a member of the Junior class, the fact that when teacher assigns a very lengthy lesson and asks if that will be long enough, she should not tell Page 23 A good speech is a good square weal—Miss Galaway. 9 22 THE NIXON I A him she dislikes to waste her time picking up the hook for so small an amount. hen you are a Senior, you will find you have plenty to do if you have no assignments at all. So when the teacher assigns a lesson already too long, keep still, unless you see some chance of getting it shortened. Here we give you a little advice known only to Seniors. The one thing we urge upon you in this case is tact, which consists of one’s wearing an overworked look and in making the teacher believe what you say. This honesty, to the present Seniors is naturally easy, because having been so free from fraud, honesty naturally beams from our faces. on. perhaps will have to change somewhat. However, after a careful study of our open countenances you will, probably, as h.arnest with the Great Stone 1'ace. he able to take on a semblance of guileless wisdom by the time you are Seniors, at least. There are certain others of your class whom we wish to bring back from their lawless ways. One 1m v with a soulful look and heart rending sigh has become a very Beau Brummel. Now that takes practice! We are very much afraid that the said young Romeo has sadly neglected certain books which are necessary in a high school education. We offer this young man the satisfaction of knowing that if he were to puzzle less on the moods of Juliet, and to settle down to earth and facts, he would find when hP is graduated from this institution that there would still be enough girls left to supply him and all his triends, and to till more aeroplanes than have ever been made. Speaking of heart affairs, you Juniors seem to be badly affected with cases of puppy love. e call to mind now a young girl who talks often over the telephone in guarded tones about theatres, parties, and other affairs. There are other cases too numerous to mention. The fact which we wish to impress upon you is that with Seniors l)ooks must come first. Now as for the musical ability in your class. I shall have to admit that one or two of your members show a growing talent. Of course, we do not expect you to attain our musical ability, but we thoroughly understand you naturally do not have the native gifts, and so do not blame you. ou all know our attainments and achievements: you are well aware that we have in our midst the best saleswoman in Nixon High, the pianist of the High School and Girl's Glee Club, the captain of the team .winning the County Tournament this year, the president of the High School Literary-Athletic Association, the only letter man with two stars on the team, and the runner who won the prize at the meet at Deland. I have not mentionel all. however, lor we have in our class, musicians, poets, mathematicians. artists, brilliant, intellectualists. and winning personalities. In fact, every member in our class is himself a finished artist in several lines. An excellent program can be procured from our class, as has been proved The N. T. If. S. ticket seller—Ethel Smith. Faye 24 THE N IXONl A 19 22 u|H n various occasions. Our class lias the honor of having a valedictorian and a salutatorian who the records show have made the highest grades of any valedictorian and salutatorian graduating from Nixon Township High School, and we further state that we have the highest class scholastic average of any class graduating from this institution heretofore. And furthermore. we maintain that present Juniors can never equal such average. At the end of the first semester eight Seniors were exempt from all examinations; the other three had to write on only one subject. W here is there another class with such ability? The Juniors, said to say, had a far different average, although they should be very good in their work due to the fact that at least six of them were once prospective Seniors of twenty-two. W hy do we remind you of these things? Not to lioast. but to show you what you can hope to attain if you will only humbly consider vour many faults which we have so kindly brought before you and try to live up to standards such as ours. Remember.frivolities must give place to work, which will at last bring you to the top round of the ladder. The Seniors all join in wishing you the best of success during the following year. May you climb to a goal surpassing that which, at present, you can not possibly comprehend. Now. will the representative of the Junior Class please come forward? Juniors, we know it will be difficult indeed for you to endeavor to be all those things which are honorable and becoming in a Senior, but speaking from a year’s experience, we assure you you will not regret it when at last, as Seniors, you step from these things which build your life into life itself. Opal Gray 'ZZ. Junior Response Members of the Class of Twenty-two: In behalf of the Class of Twenty-three. I consider it my duty to thank you for those kind, brotherly words of advice which have just fallen from the lips of your representative. As a matter of courtesy, I thank you. Seniors, we will admit that much responsibility will be placed on our shoulders next year, but we shall try to meet this responsibility by exercising. our best physical and mental facilities. We are. indeed’ aware of the fact that we have made many errors, but I can truly and justly say that you have not pointed out a single one. in addition, you understand how impossible it would be for a class of our high standard to accept counsel from anyone who has set no better example than has the Class of Twenty-two. % Page 25 Wisdom conquers all—Mrs. Thompson. 19 9 9 THE NIXON I A Firs! of all. I believe the Class of Twenty-two did not start just right. Consider the motto, for instance. Isn't it an odd one? Listen! We build the ladder by which we climb.” You must have been ambitious when you thought of that, for I'm sure it's evident to everyone that you haven't even the first round in place yet. You mentioned athletics, I believe, Miss Gray. I say mentioned, for that is one subject upon which you did not dwell. W e have a few athletes in our class. There’s Tilbury who was high point man of the County Tournament. In fact he scored two thirds of the points made during our whole basketball season. Furthermore, he was chosen for the All-Star team after the County Tournament. In West, manager of the basketball team this year, we have the best basketball manager the school has ever had. With respect to the Junior (.iris' basketball team, it is needless to state that they have won every game this year, thus winning the championship for three years. Since I have a few other things to mention. I shall forget athletics for the present and tell you about the girls of Twenty-two. Seniors, you should never have brought up the subject of girls. Friends, let me ask. did you ever stop to notice the Senior girls? There surely must be something wrong with them, for neither of the handsome Senior boys go with them. They surely are a rare collection—all sizes, shapes and almost all colors. Something must be done immediately to break your girls of the habit of using such superfluous amounts of cosmetic composition on their round, long and square faces. It is absolutely necessary that they do this, for if they are ever lucky enough to have any Sunday night company, and he gets a taste of that horrid tasting face dressing, he will immediately report them to the pure-food inspector. It would be advisable. I think, for you to secure some means of conveyance for your rather fat and awkward girls, in order that they may not be seen stumbling and falling downstairs. Now Seniors, in regard to lxx kkeeping. you admit that our Superintendent. Mr. C. A. Rumble, boasts of the efficient work of his bookkeeping class. Because of this rare efficiency of ours in bookkeeping we took your books for the simple and sole purpose of finding your numerous mistakes and pointing them out to you, so you might become as competent as we But because of your narrowness of vision you accused us of copying. You spoke, a few moments ago, of the one member of our class who is interested in aviation. It certainly would be a goinl thing for your Senior boys if they would get interested in something. This Junior boy, so inter- Ahvays Sweet Miss Cook. Page 26 THE W X ON I A 19 22 ested in aviation, shows that he has a great deal of ambition and ability along this line. I can't cite any field of work in which either of your boys lias shown that lie has either ability r ambition. I understand, however, that the boys in your class are greatly enamored of some fair damsels in a neighboring town. Since they seem not to have done a great deal in school. I should advise them to pursue their suits more furiously, for the average person, when he can do nothing else, usually marries. We don’t feet the least bit insulted when you say some of our girls make love over the telephone. On the contrary we feel highly complimented. The present financial condition of the United States causes everyone to be as economical as possible. The Junior girls are certainly doing their bit. Can you not see how much cheaper it is to trip inti) the Superintendent’s office and talk with one’s fair Romeo than it is to take him down home on Sunday night, feed him what’s left of the noonday repast and to waste electricity, kerosene—or whatever it may be—by keeping a light burning until the early hours of the morning? You boast of the musical talent in your class. Did you ever stop to consider that all the Junior girls with the exception of one are in the Girl’s Glee Club, that all of the Junior boys but one are in the Roys' Glee Club, and that the Junior class is. indeed, well represented in the orchestra? As for your brilliant intellectualists, I should say—judging from the fact that the Class of Twenty-two lost five members—that the Class of Twenty-two merely represents the survival of the fittest. With respect to your having the highest average of any class yet graduated from X. T. 11. S., we congratulate you. Rut how long will you be able to hold it? Remember the class of Twenty-three finishes next year. You speak of your faces beaming with honesty. I’ll grant that your faces beam with something, but I think the honesty must be covered with some kind of skin applications. To gaze upon some of vour faces is enough to cause one to write a book and call it. “Why Roys Leave Home ’’ Truly I can not believe that you mean to urge us to wear an honest expression upon our countenances, and so cause us to follow your example of “Looking like the innocent flower and vet being the serpent under it.” It has not been my intention to slight anyone, and if by mistake. I have overlooked any of vou. I trust you will consider it an accident, as you surely realize there are so many things which might be said. So in closing. I shall say that the Class of Twenty-three sincerely trusts and hopes that you will soon complete the first round of your ladder and rise rapidly from then on. Corwin Miller. Page 27 Handles Everything well—Gertrude Marsh. )2 2 THE NIXON I A Class Will Last Will and Testament of the Class of Twenty-two. CAST Class of Twenty-two_______________________________Verncda Glenn Service ____________________________________________Ethel Smith Lawyer Good form __________________________________ oyle Roberts SCENE Place—Home of the Class of Twenty-two. Time—The present. SERVICE-—“On what day does the steamer Life sail? And where are yon going. Miss?” CLASS OF %'ZZ On June the third. Service. Don’t you remember 1 told you that I was starting for that far away land of Success. Of course. I shall make many stops on the way. but nevertheless that is my destination—Success.” SERVICE—“I can scarcely believe that I am going, too!” CLASS OF %'ZZ—“Oh dear, don’t you realize that I could never be without you. Service? Rut we must cease this chattering, and you must finish the packing. Can you think of anything to which I haven’t attended?” SERVICE—“Yes. miss, you haven’t had your will made.” CLASS OF 'Z'Z—“Service, how funny you are! I believe, however, you are right. It is such a long, perilous, and uncertain voyage and Success is so very far away. Call Mr. Good form at once and see if lie will not come down immediately.” SERVICE—“Operator? Main Hello! May I speak with Lawyer Goodform? The Class of 'Z'Z would like very much for you to call at her home as soon as possible. You'll be down right away? Thank you.” CLASS OF 'Z'Z—“What are doing with that medicine?” SERVICE—“I’m going to pack it. CLASS OF 'Z'Z—“I’ve been taking that for four years. I’ve had almost all I want.” Worrying Hash fulness.—Elsa Bebie Paye 28 T UK NIXON I A 19 22 SERVICE—“Well, your life really hangs on this. I’m going to pack the other medicine also.” CLASS OF '22—“Very well_________ LAWYER GOODFORM -“Good morning. Class of '22 CLASS OF 22—“Good morning, Mr. Good form. This is very kind of von to come when I had not arranged the appointment before hand. Shall we not go to work? I feel time is getting very, very short. Give to the faculty of X. T. H. S. our many thanks for making our High School days those which we shall always cherish as fond memories. LAWYER— We give and bequeath”— CLASS OF '22—“Give to Mr. Rumble, our class adviser, our loyalty and deep regard. LAWYER— We give and bequeath”— CLASS C)F '22 -“Give to the Juniors the Senior row of seats under the stipulation that they never mar or destroy said property. Give them, for one year only, the name of Senior. LAWYER—“We give and bequeath CLASS OF '22—“Give to Earle Hunt. Donn Mire’s ability to play basketball.” LAWYER—“We give and bequeath”— CLASS OF 22—Give to Glenn McConkey. Yoyle Robert's ability to enter the relay races. LAWYER—“We give and bequeath”— CLASS OF '22—“Give to Lotus Hunt. Opal Gray’s artistic ability.” LAWYER—“We give and bequeath — CLASS OF 22—''Give to Lucile Hunt. Edna Raker’s ability to play the piano. LAWYER—“We give and bequeath”— CLASS OF 22—“Give to Corwin Miller. Leona’s little red history book and her charming smile. LAWYER— We give and bequeath — CLASS OF '22—“Give to Corwin Miller. Walter West, and Howard Burton. Maree’s and Gertrude's horse and buggy so that they can get to school on time.” I aye 29 liver Hrit ht—Earle Hunt. 9 22 THE XIXONIA LAWYER—“W'e give and l c(|iieath — CLASS OF '22—“Give to Ruth Fullenwider. Gertrude’s and Clara s ability to play the clarinet. LAWYER—“W'e give and bequeath”— CLASS OF 22—“Give to Glen Tilbury. Ethel Smith's ability to sell Doctor Marvel a play ticket when he doesn't want it.” LAWYER—”We give and bequeath”— CLASS OF 22—Give to Ava Ennis. Clara's poetic ability.” LAWYER—“We give and bequeath”— CLASS Oh 22—“Give to I'earl Conover and Manila Danison. Maree . Iarsh's modesty. LAWYER—“W’e give and bequeath”— CLASS OF '22—“Give to Lorene Jones and Roy Geer, Vera’s ability to look wise. LAWYER—“We give and bequeath — CLASS OF 22—“Give to Sylvia. Yerneda's ability to play basketball. LAWYER—“W’e give and bequeath — CLASS OF ’22—Give to the rest of our under-classmen our sincere wish for success. LAWYER—-“We give and bequeath”— CLASS Oh' '22—“Give to the Freshmen our inspirations and our thirst for knowledge. L WYER—“W’e give and bequeath — “Who will he executors of this will? CLASS OF '22—“Those who have fallen by the wayside. LAWYER—“You do appoint those who have fallen by the wayside as executors of this will. Sign here____99 (Curtain Falls.) V. V. G. Class 22. Happy Harmony—Opal Gray. Page 30 THE NIXONIA 1922 Valedictory Teachers. Friends, and Students: Tonight is an occasion which will not soon be forgotten by the members of the class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-two. It marks the close of four years, which, through they have passed quickly, have meant a great deal to us. They have been delightful and happy years of study and learning, and now that they are over, we are reluctant to say farewell to our Alma Mater. Our thoughts turn toward the future as well. In the fields of science, engineering, commerce, even in the fine arts.—everywhere—there are unusual opportunities for us. the young people of the present. As we look forward to our choice of a life work, we realize fully the value of the training we have received in Nixon Township High School. In this institution we have had advantages of courses of study which have indeed prepared 11s to assume our places as citizens in the United States. At present, more than at any time before there is a need for well trained citizens. Today in this country, as well as in other countries of the world, there is a prevailing unrest among the uneducated classes. These individuals are easily influenced and led by men who advocate lawlessness and who are a menace to civilization. The solving of such problems as these demands citizens whose minds have been broadened by higher education. From this one concludes that in order to be a good citizen one must have a thorough basic education. Having finished our high school course, we are eager to prove our worth as citizens. There are some of us who will immediately further pursue our education in colleges and universities; while others will enter upon various lines of work. Whatever we do. we shall not forget Nixon High and those who have made possible our education here. W e wish to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to the faculty who have shown such an interest in us and who have aided us in every way and when we most needed it; to the Board of Education who have furnished financial help and who have provided many of the privileges which we have enjoyed here; and to the parents and friends who have supported 11s at all times. It is our earnest desire to succeed, and in so doing to repay you s« mewhat for your sacrifices and persevering efforts. Ura Shearer '22. Pun? 31 World’s Happiest—Frances ('.alaway. 1922 THE N1XONIA Program of the Fifth Annual Commencement Exercises Xixon Township High School M. P. Church r RID AY. JUNE 2. 1922 8:00 P. M. Selections (1), (2) ___________________________________________School Orchestra Invocation Rev. G. E. Mayo Selection Scho 1 ()rchest ra Class Address - - Why We Educate’ Clias. S. Bream Presentation of Class----------------------------------Supt. C. A. Rumble Presentation of Diplomas Dr. L. M. Marvel President of the Board of Education Selection . School Orchestra Benediction Rev. A. II. McConnell Afraid of thr Girls—Kenneth McConkey. Page 32 JUNIOR CLASS Back Row— Manila Danison. Owen Tilbury. Howard Burton. Sylvia Mire. Lucille Redding. Walter West. Corwin Miller. Front Row—Ada Perkins. Cleo Long. Ava Ennis, Lelah Wise, June McConkey. Hula Monroe. Marie Shinnenuu. Pearl Conover. 1 9 2 T HE IXOWlA Junior History Children love to hear stories about older people and to stretch their imagination to the conception of |)cople whom they never saw. It was with this in mind that Barbara and Billy climbed into my lap and demanded a bed time story. I concluded that I'd tell them about the Class of Twenty-three. Upon hearing this Barbara and Billy clapped their hands with glee. “We chose our motto. Excelsior, in our first year.” I began, “and it can always he said that we at all times strove to live up to our motto. Our class flower was the rose: and our color, blue and gold.” There Barbara scjuealed with delight, for she has always been very fond of roses. ( ne of the most memorable years of my high school career was my Junior year. The president. I.elali Wise, who was attractive and dainty, served the Class faithfully and was loved by all. Corwin Miller was the vice president. He was especially noted for his musical ability, as he played the saxaphone. bells, drums and xylophone.” Here Billy jumped from my lap. picked up his drum, and began pounding with great gusto. Could he really play all those. he asked. •‘Yes. dear.—and more too. In fact besides being able to play almost any instrument, he was talented in dramatics, and always made very good grades. At this Billy looked into my face as if he were saying. Do you think I can do that too when I am a big boy? and demanded that I c mtimie. ••June McConkey was secretary and treasurer. She was very popular and splendid at keeping books. We had a very capable class adviser. Mrs. Thompson. She always had a good plan for whatever the class wished to do. “Ava Ennis was known for her dramatic and musical ability and Pearl Conover was an excellent public speaker, who had a splendid sense of humor. All of our boys were good athletes and took part in various sports. Howard Burton was generous, charitable, and well liked. Owen Tilbury was noted for his musical and dramatic ability, as well as having a fine record in basketball. Walter West, who was ill for many weeks and unable to be with us. was greatly missed by every one.—especially the Juniors. Walter was a bov of many gifts and took part in all school activities. •‘Marie Shinneman.” I continued, “was demure and modest; and that quiet, timid girl. Cleo Long, spent most of her time digesting books. A splendid l ookkeeper was Lucile Redding. Manila Danison was musically v Page 36 THE NIXON l A 19 22 inclined and was an excellent student. Then there was that |tiiet. neat girl. Ada Perkins, who helped us in so many ways. “Sylvia Mire was one of our greatest athletes, and one might say that she was full of pep. Eula Monroe could no longer resist Hymen's temptation. and so she left us at the beginning of the second semester. Leita Gray, an active and popular member of the class, suffered a nervous breakdown before Christmas and was unable to finish the year. She was certainly missed.” “Gee that must have been a real class. cried Billy. “Please tell us some more.” “There were ten from the Junior class who belonged to the Dramatic Club and six who were active members of the French Club. The Ovlmpian Club boasted two from the Class of Twenty-three. “In athletics we would not be outclassed, for we had two men on the Ik v basketball team and one capable substitute. In addition all of our boys were on the school baseball team. The Junior girls’ basketball team was very strong and defeated all the teams which it played this year. “Three of our class were prominent members of the High School orchestra, three in the Boys’ Glee Club, and nine in the Girls’ Glee Club.” As I concluded my story I looked down at Barbara and Billy, and. to my surprise, found them both fast asleep. Page 37 Back Row-Second Row Front Row SOPHOMORE CLASS Loraine Olson. Margaret Miller. Elsa Bebie. Altha Rainey. Lucille Hunt. Earle Hunt. Roy Geer. Pleasant Edwards. Opal Geer. Marjic Mattix. Frances Galaway. Lola Polston. Erma Dickey. Glenn McConkey. Roy Wilson. Arthur Enm Ethel Meredith. Marjorie Fullenwider. Laura Foote. Vierl Pe rkins. unis, Lewis Edwards. 19 22 THE NIXON I A The History of the Sophomore Class On September the sixth, nineteen hundred twenty-one, twenty Sophomores returned to X. P. II. S. They immediately held a class meeting electing the following officers: president. Glenn McConkcv: vice president. Frances Galaway; secretary and treasurer. Altha Rainey; and class adviser. Mr. Floyd Jordan. Looking over the splendid record of the Sophomore class, one would say. “Surely they are the leaders of the School.' lo understand why such a statement should he made, one need examine only the record of this class. hirst of all. let 11s consider the part which the class has taken in athletics this year. ith respect to girls basketball, one notices that the Sophomores had a team. .Although they did not win a game, they showed a thorough knowledge of basketball. I urn now to bovs’ basketball. Mere one finds very many interesting things, hirst, one learns that two Sophomores. Earle Hunt and Glenn Mc-Conkey. won letters during their Freshman year. These two men were the only ones who played in every game this year. There is yet another Sophomore. Roy Geer, who has gone in for basketball. Although this was his tirst year at playing the game, he was immediately placed on the second team. A tor baseball, the class holds the honor of having four valuable men on the team and having for Captain. Earle Hunt, a pitcher of renown. I hen comes track! Again one observes that a Sophomore—in this instance. Glenn McConkey. is captain and that the Sophomores furnished more men on the team than any other class did. Having given due attention to athletics, one next turns to the record or work done in music and learns that ten Sophomore girls werf in the Girls (� lee Club. As tor the Boys Glee Club four Sophomore bovs were in it. thus furnishing almost half of the Glee Club. With respect to the orchestra, one discovers that the Sophomores did their part for five members of the Sophomore class are in the orchestra. In going over the annals or the Class, one can not fail to notice that more than hair of the Sophomores are in the Dramatic Club and that the president. Marjorie Fullenwider. is a Sophomore. With respect to social affairs � he Class has done its part, for it has given three parties this year. Lastly, what about the Literary-Athletic Association? Here too. the Sophomores have shone, for the vice president. Vierl Perkins, and the secretary. Altha Rainey, are Sophomores. So ends the history of the Class of nineteen hundred twenty-four for this school % car. A good record, one must admit: the success of which was due largely to the tact that the Class played together, worked together, an 1 stuck together. FRESHMAN CLASS Back Row Beulah Rosctnan. Nora Bennett. Frances Fleming. 1-otus Hunt. Kenneth McConkey. Philip Foote. Russel Mawhinney. Fbont Row (ilen Tilbury. Donald Gray. Lorene Jones. Olive Smith. Pauline Marvel. Ruth Fiillemvidcr. THE NI XON1A 19 22 The History of the Freshman Class • Nine months ago, the Freshmen came into this school, a new class, realizing their native gifts, and dedicated to the proposition that all teachers should he obeyed. Now we are engaged in a struggle for an education, testing whether the members of this class or any class, so conceived and so dedicated, can acquire knowledge. We are met at a great time of our lives. We have come to dedicate a portion of our brain as a final resting place for that knowledge of algebra. English. Latin, and geography, for which we here invested our time. It is altogether fitting and proper that we do this. Hut in a larger sense we cannot forget, we cannot leave out. we cannot pass by. our ability in drama, in music, and in s] orts. The other students, studying and playing, who struggle here, do not honor that ability above our great power to cherish and augment. The school will little note, nor long remember, what we learn here, but it can never forget what we do here. It is for us. the Freshmen, to be here dedicated to the unfinished work of the classes that have gone before us. for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining, that from the honored Seniors we take increased devotion to the school for which they have given the last full measure of devotion, that we here highly resolve that we shall outdo them in every respect: that this class shall set a new record and that achievements of the Freshmen, by the Freshmen, for the Freshman, shall long be remembered. OFFICERS 1 ’resident—Glen Tilbury. Vice President—Kenneth McConkey. Secretary and Treasurer—Ruth Fullenwider. Faculty Adviser—Miss Gladys Galaway. Class Motto—Unity. Class Colors—Pink and Blue. Class Flower—Pink Carnation. CLASS ROLL Donald Gray. Russell Mawhinney. Lorene Jones. Kenneth McConkey. William Marshall. Olive Smith. John McMillin. Richard Monkman. Beulah Rosenian. Philip Foote. Xora Bennett. Pauline Marvel. Kenneth Smith, Frances Fleming, Ruth Fullenwider. Glen Tilbury. Lotus Hunt. V A rot vr 7 oo y yd oer i y� t- h«f ccr ti4i4 OrpM jrrs(fl t S I ’A The Whofc? Fwwh nunch Jvwf re+rej HIS «l Do rr J «arf. h «jnd AO Ooo J« H r beauty TOO Bad tor H9r T K NIXON l A I 92 2 Cupid at Vassar The Senior I'lay. Cupid at Vassar. was given on April twenty-second. The cast of characters was as follows: John Willett, a young architect________________________Voyle Roberts Amos North, of North Son. Hankers_______________________Donn Mire Shiny, a lazy darkey -----------------------------Kenneth McConkev Hank Gubkin, the “hired man ____________________________Philip Foote Mrs. Newton, of Great Falls. Vermont----------------------Edna Baker Kate, her daughter ------------------------------------- Opal Gray Wanda. Kate's half sister________________________________Leona Roben Miss Page_____________________________________________ Verneda Glenn Sally Webb Matty Hart Mice Worth Patty Snow Helen Conway College ('.iris Clara Parr Ethel Smith Maree Marsh Ura Shearer Gertrude Marsh SYNOPSIS Act I Scene: Sitting room of Kate’s home in Vermont. (At the old home.) Act II Scene: Kate’s room, in a Senior double. (At Vassar.) Act III Scene: Same set at Act I. with snow and winter backing and Christmas tree. (Vacation time.) Act IV Scene: College campus at Vassar. (Graduation Day.) Page 47 Jolly but Lucy—Corwin Miller 1 9 2 J THE NIXONI A It Pays to Advertise FARCIAL FACT IK THREE ACTS by Rio Cooper Megrue and Walter Hackett CAST Johnson ____________________________ Comtesse de Beaurien _______________ Rodney Martin ______________________ Ambrose I Vale _____________________ Marie ______________________________ William Smith ______________________ Donald McChesney ___________________ Miss Burke__________________________ Miss Bronson _______________________ Marjorie Cameron____________________ Alice Benson________________________ Miriam Coles________________________ Elizabeth West _____________________ Martha Tenney ______________________ ----Walter West -------Ava Ennis ---Corwin Miller ----Owen Tilbury — Manila Danison ..Howard Burton -- Howard Burton -------Cleo Long — Pearl Conover --June McConkev ..Lucille Redding ------Sylvia Mire Maree Shinneman ------Lelah Wise SCENE Act I—Library at home of Cyrus Martin. Act II—Office of Mr. Rodney Martin. Act III—Same as Act I. It Pays to Advertise is an ingenious and entertaining farce. It has an amusing story, which is consistently carried through; and the lines and situations are such that one may laugh heartily and not feel that his intelligence has been insulted. Moreover the spirit of the fun is clean and wholesome. It Pays to Advertise was a decided success and was certainly enjoyed by every one. Naturally Kind—June McConkev. Page 4S T H F. A71 X O N 1 9 2 2 Trial of Four Verb Brothers s. State of Illinois One Thursday during Better Speech Week the following play was given. The cast was: fudge '.oodform -------------------------------------------Philip Foote Clerk of the Court. Miss Formality----------------------------L’ra Shearer Sheriff. Mr. Given A. Halter----------------------------Kenneth McConkey Defendant. Four Verb Brothers—Messrs Be. Walter West: Do. Howard Burton: Go. Donn Mire: See. Glenn McConkey. Lawyer for Defense. Mr. Insincerity---------------------------Owen Tilbury States Attorney. Mr. .Vice Usage ----------------------------Corwin Miller Witness for the People. Mr. Smoke M. Out—Earle Hunt: Miss Class Criticism. Pearl Conover; Miss Cultured Person. Frances Galaway; Mr. Business World, Glen Tilbury. Complaining Witness, Miss Mother Tongue ----------------------Opal Gray Jury--------------------------------------Twelve Boys of High School Walter Hampden in “Hamlet” Upon being informed bv Mrs. Thompson that Walter Hampden, a great American Shakespearian actor, was to appear in “Hamlet.” at the Lincoln Square Theatre in Decatur. February Twenty-second, all of the Seniors, three Juniors, seven Sophomores, and eight Freshmen made plans to go. On account of the heavy rainfall of the night before, it was decided to make the journey in an auto truck. After several hours, during which time the expectancies of the adventurers were reviewed and discussed, they arrived at the theatre. fter securing their seats they settled down for an enjoyable evening. Since some of the students had studied the play, they appreciated it all the more. Mr. Hampden's portrayal of Hamlet more than fulfilled their expectations. The other members of the cast surprised and pleased everyone with their ability at characterizing the various persons in the play. At midnight they started « n their homeward journey, which later proved to be very perilous. A long and sleepless night was spent only six miles from home because of an unexpected blockade. The next morning a very sleepy and tired group assembled in the schoolroom. But in spite of the hardships encountered by the wayfarers they all declared that the seeing of Hampden was an unusual opportunity and was well worth the effort as it increased their interest and desire for better things. Payc 49 Ovcratcd Happiness—Marjie Mattix. 1 9 22 THE X XON1A Negro Minstrel The boys of X. T. H. S. gave a Negro Minstrel in November at the Opera House. The proceeds went to L. L. A. Society. The following pr -grain was given: Song ----------------------------------------------------- Chorus Tokes _ __Tam and Bones Stump S| eech. The Celebrated Woman Wang W ang Blues Jokes _ _ _ --Tam and Bones Song Stump Speech. Business Debate—Resolved: Chases or no Ghoses. Middle Man President _ _ __ __ Affirmative -------------------------------Owen Tilbury. Walter West Negative------------------------------Kenneth McConkey. Philip Foote Blues ----------------------------------------------------- Orchestra Stump Speech. Umbrellas Glen Tilburv Song . ft Page 50 THE SI X O X1.4 1922 Olympian Club Back Row—Pearl Conover. Ava Ennis. Altha Rainey. Laura Foote. Voylc Roberts. Front Row -Marjorie Fullenwider. Lnraine Olson. Ethel Meredith. V'ierl Perkins. The Olympian Chib was organized in the fall of nineteen hundred twenty-one. All the students of Nixon Township High School who have credit for cne half years' work in Latin are eligible for membership. The purpose of the Club is to increase the Latin students’ knowledge of classical subjects, to arouse greater interest in the study of I trin. and to promote social intercourse among students having similar tastes. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. At the e meetings various phases of Roman life, mythological stories, poems with classical subjects, and Latin games make up interesting programs. Each member of the club, having been given the name of one of the Olympian gods and goddesses, is addressed by this name in all meetings. The president is Jupiter or Juno; the vice president. Venus or Apollo; and the secretary. Minerva or Mars. The officers this year are Juno. Altha Rainey; Venus. Marjorie Fullenwider; Minerva. Laura Foote. Pao? 51 Popular when Riding—Lucille Hunt. 7 it 2 2 THE NIXON I A One of the most profitable experiences of the Club was a journey to Clinton early in March to see the photoplay, “Julius Caesar.” An open meeting was held in the spring, where there was given an excellent program of which the most interesting numbers were a Vestal Virgins’ Drill and a Latin Play entitled. “Perseus and Andromeda. A Latin exhibit prepared by members of the Club and displayed at this meeting. proved very interesting. Since most of the members of the Olympian Club are Freshmen and Sophomores, the organization promises to be one of the most active in the school for some time. A nice, little girl—Marjorie Fullenwider. Pane 52 Dramatic Club Back Row— Arthur Ennis. Earle Hunt. Philip Foote. Walter West, Glenn McConkey. Lucille Hunt. Altha Rainey. Manila Danison. Third Row—Clara Parr. Opal Gray, Eula Monroe. Sylvia Mire. Cleo Long. Vemeda Glenn. Marie Shiuneman. Gertrude Marsh. Erma Dickey. Maree Marsh. Secokh Row—L’ra Shearer. Ruth Fullenwider. Kenneth McConkey, Owen Tilbury. Lclah Wise. I.otus Hunt, Ava Ennis. Edna Baker. Margaret Miller. Elsa Bcbie, Frances Fleming. Front Row—Glen Tilbury, Donald Gray, Frances Galaway, Marjie Mattix, Marjorie Fullenwider. Pearl Conover. Leona Robcn. Laura Foote. Ethel Meredith. Opal Geer, Pauline Man el. 19? T f-f F! V V n V A The Dramatic Club Party A tew nights before Christmas, if yon were watching, you surely remember seeing a host of little children skipping down the street toward the High School building to a party. It was down in the hall that we assembled to play games and tell stories of Santy Claus, from whom each one of us expected a visit soon. Some of the games which were played were Baby’s in the Sugar Bowl. Blind Man’s Buff. Farmer in the Dell, and Old Miller. After everyone had worn themselves out playing and had expressed their store of witticisms, they adjourned to one of the upper rooms. The room was furnished as a living room l eautifully decorated with a Christmas tree and a great deal of holly and mistletoe. Having seated themselves before the fireplace, they saw to their surprise. Santy Claus with a pack full of toys pop through the door. Cheers and yells filled the room, for he had presents for each one. At a late hour each one departed for home, having filled his tummy with ice cream cones, all-day suckers, and chewing gum. The Dramatic Club I'he Dramatic Club of the Nixon Township High School was organized in October, nineteen hundred twenty-one. The Club is composed of only those students who have an average of ninety or alxwe in English, and meets Thursday evening of each week. The aims of this organization are to aid in the development of personality. to establish standards of criticism of the drama and theatre, to present in brief outline the history of the theatre and its functions during the great periods of its history, and to promote attendance at good plays. The Club has covered the history of the drama and the theatre. As for the modern theatre, the Club has spent some time in the study of the Portmanteau Theatre and the Little Theatre movement. After the organization had finished studying the Creek theatre, members gave scenes from two Greek plays, “Prometheus Bound.’ by Aeschylus and “The Bacchae.' by Euripides. Reviews of good plays of such variety as to illustrate problems in criticism, taste, and methods from point of view of production are given. Some of the plays which have been reviewed are Everyman. Gammer Gurton’s Needle. 'I'he Rose o’Plymouth Town. Seventeen, Rosemary. The Blue Bird. 'I'he Twig o’ Thom, and She Stoops to Conquer. The Village cut-up—Donald Gray Page 54 rUK NIXONI A 19 22 The playwrights who have been studied are Ibsen. Galsworthy, Pinero, Shaw, Barrie and Tarkington. Some of the actors and actresses studied are Hampden, Skinner, Walker. Booth, Forbes-Robertson, Irving, Sothern. Warfield, Marlowe, Adams, Bernhardt, Modjeska, Cowl, and Siddons. In addition to this the Club has studied some of the playwrights, actors. actresses, syndicates, producers, and artists of the theatre about whom everyone should know. But two syndicates. Krlanger and Selwyn: two producers, Belasco and Cohan; and two artists. Urban and Jones, were studied. This study has included not only the biographies of these persons, but discussions of their style, methods, and current criticism of them. One of the most interesting meetings of the year was that at which Oberammergau and “The Passion Play” were discussed. The members studied the theatre of Oberammergau. the prices of the seats, the persons and the parts which they took in the performance of nineteen hundred ten, and the people and the parts they are to play this year. The members of the club have worked seriously and conscientiously and count the work done in the organization of infinite value to them. Page 55 Smiles arc the language of love—Beulah Roseman. 19 22 THE NIXON I A Le Cerce Francais Back Row Donn Mire. Manila Danison, Sylvia Mire. Ethel Smith. Clara F arr. Opal Gray. Front Row— Maree Marsh. Ava Ennis. Gertrude Marsh. Eula Monroe Glco Lour. Edna Baker. Leona Roben, Ura Shearer. On Septemlwr thirteenth, nineteen hundred twenty-one, Le Cercle Francais met and organized. The total number of members was seventeen. consisting of members from the Junior and Senior classes. The following officers were elected: President. Opal Gray: Vice President. Cleo Long; and Secretary and Treasurer. Kdna Baker. The purpose of this organization is to study more thoroughly France, the French language, and to become better acquainted with the customs, artists and literature of France. At the tirst meeting it was decided to have the regular meetings of Le Cercle Francais the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. At these meetings very interesting programs have been given by different members of the Club. The students have answered the roll call by brief reviews of the most important French writers. The book “Ten Days in Paris' which has been studied by the members of the club has proved to be of great interest. Phis book contains a general discussion of the greatest buildings in Paris, the principal streets, parks, and divisions of the city, and the history of Paris. A map in this book gives a splendid idea of the location of the various points of interest and of the grand boulevards. One meeting was given over to the study of the Louvre. Prints of the most famous paintings in the Louvre were shown to the members. The biographies of the painters, whose works were shown and discussed, were reviewed. 'Phis meeting intensified the French students’ interest in art and increased their knowledge ot the Louvre and the masterpieces therein found. The girls of Ia Cercle Francais. dressed in the costume of Alsace Lorraine. sang “La Marseillaise at the program given on Armistice Day this year. Les Lourds. Nice. Bordeaux, and other important French cities have been carefully studied. An intellectiml miss—Pauline Marvel. Page 56 THE KlXONl A 192 2 Better Speech Week At tin. request of the lx ard of directors of the National Council of Teachers of English. National American Speech W eek was observed in Nixon Township High School from November sixth to twelfth. An excellent program was planned and carried out. Each day speeches were given in the various class rooms and in the seventh and eighth grades by pupils of the High School. The following student addresses were made: Monday—“Aims of Better Speech Movement'’___________________Clara Parr Tuesday—“Standards for Public Speaking __________Marjorie Fullenwider Wednesday—“Articulation and Enunciation ______________Frances Fleming Thursday—“Alphabet of Errors __________________________Manila Danison On Tuesday. Mr. Rumble addressed the High School on The Values of Good English. Wednesday. I)r. Marvel spoke to the High School on “The Better Speech Movement and Business. Friday. November the eleventh. Armistice Day. the following program was submitted to the public. Victory March ______________________________________________Orchestra In Flanders Field and an Answer____________________________ va Ennis The Army and Navy--------------------------------------Mixed Chorus 'Phe Dead__________________________________________________Lotus Hunt Stars and Stripes Forever___________________________________Orchestra How the Great W ar Enriched our Language---------------Pauline Marvel La Marseillaise_____________________________________Le Cercle Franca is Tribute to the American Language_____________________Ruth Fullenwider America ____________________________________________________ Audience The orchestra numbers and mixed chorus were greatly enjoyed. Also the readings and short talks were well delivered and delighted everyone. La Marseillaise was sung by the girls of the Le Cercle Francais who were dressed as the girls of Wsace Lorraine. They were accompanied by a French orchestra, which consisted of violin, cornet and a piano. After the tribute to the American Language was given in costume, the audience sang America. Junior-Senior Banquet A certain wise sage had propounded the fact that there is “nothing new under the sun. It seemed that the sage had spoken truly when the Class of Twenty-three began to plan a Junior-Senior banquet which would be original, artistic, and decidedly entertaining. Another wise sage, however has said that all things come to those who wait. Bearing this in mind the Class and Mrs. Thompson, its adviser, held one solemn conclave, conceiving the idea of a Japanese musicale and ban- Pagc 57 Another of the five year erne—() ven Tilbury. 1 9 22 THE NIXONI A quet. Accordingly, on May twenty-sixth the Class of Twenty-three entertained the Class of Twenty-two. the Faculty, and the Board of Education with a Japanese program and banquet. The hall in which the musicale was given was a veritable Japanese garden. As the guests sat and chatted beneath the pergolas and among the cherry blossoms, they were ready to believe that they were truly in Japan. At one end of the room was the stage which was indeed a quaint and arti -tically beautiful Japanese room. I'he program which was given follows: Japanese Lullaby _______________________________________Junior Girls Piano Solo ---------------------------------------------Ada Perkins Reading from Madame Butterfly______________________________ va Knnis Saxaphone Solo__________________________________________Owen Tilbury Reading—A Lesson with a Fan___________________________June McConkey Vocal Solo______________________________________________Owen Tilbury A Flower or Ykddo Cast Kami______________________________________________Corwin Miller Sainara ______________________________________Marie Shinneman Musme _____________________________________________Lei ah Wise Taiphoon ________________Sylvia Mire A Japanese Maiden_____________________________________Junior Class After the musicale the guests stepped into the banquet room. Once again everyone could scarcely believe that he was not in Japan. The beautiful Japanese parasols suspended over the tables, together with the pale green and pink riblx ns extending from the ribs to each plate formed most beautiful canopies for the banquet tables. In order that every one might the more enjoy his tea. the Seniors received from the Juniors a lemon tree bearing a lemon for each Senior. Upon cutting open the lemons, the Seniors discovered that there was a comical gift inside each lemon. Of course, needless to say, real lemon was immediately served. Time will surely recognise his wisdom—Kenneth McConkey. Page 5S T H K NIXON I A 19 22 The menu, toasts, and songs follow: Menu Cherry Cocktail Ainu n ls Tomato Consomme Queen Olives Creamed Chicken on Rice Potato Cones Creamed Peas in Patties Parker House Rolls Pineapple Ice Perfection Salad Wafers Cheese Japanese Cake I ea Toasts The Supervising Architect l)r. I,. M. Marvel The Head of the House of X. T. H. S. Mr. C. A. Rumble Builders of Houses to Be Donn Mire The Old Tools Manila Danison Songs Cheer Song Long, Long Ago , Tuck Me to Sleep Illinois The menu books, bearing pale pink covers, tied with pale green cord, were written with green ink in the Japanese Language by G. X. Tomikawa, of Hiroshima, Japan, who is a member of the Class of Twenty-two of the University of Illinois. Page 59 THE NIXON I A 19 22 Senior Parly One fine evening in May the Seniors welcomed the members of the High School. Faculty, and High School Board to a social given at the home of Gertrude and Maree Marsh. The evening’s entertainment consisted of music and indoor and outdoor games. Plenty of ice cream and cake was served as refreshments. The guests departed at a late hour, regretting that this was the last social which the class of Twenty-two would give to the High School. The Junior Party Tlie Class of Twenty-three entertained the faculty and members of the High School n St. Patrick's evening at the home of June McConkey. one of the members. Everyone cast aside past tn ubles (if lie had any) and put on a real Irish air. Judging from the humor and wit which was displayed that evening, one might have thought that they hailed directly from the Ould Sod. Some of the games which were played were: Introducin' Pat: A Trip to Pat's Museum, containing the following famous paintings: A view o! Cork. A Bird’s Eye View of Three Irish Counties. Home Rule for Ireland. Rory o' More. 'Pile Bells of Shannon: A Pig in Time Saves a Rime: Praty Contest: These Pigs are Blind: A Verdant Love Story: and Irish Stew. Everyone enjoyed these games very much. Several prizes were awarded, consisting of a snake, a cap. and Pat himself. The menu consisted of pigs in blankets, cork salad, moon sandwiches. St. Patrick’s Day plums, mavourneetis and gratie lay. Each one declared, as he departed for home, that never before in his life had he had such a good time. The Sophomore Wiener Roast The Sophomores gave a weiner roast, the-first social event of the year, to members of the High School and to the Faculty. October eighteenth, nineteen hundred twenty-one. 'Phis wiener roast was ipiite different from the one they gave last year, as they had real wieners this time. Thirty pounds of wieners, six dozen pickles and twelve dozen buns were very rapidly devoured by those present. After playing many games every one started home, declaring he had enjoyed himself very much. liven the 7eisest make mistakes—Altlia Rainev. Page 60 7H b Ml YO X71 A 19 22 The Freshman Party The Freshman class entertained their fellow spooks, the faculty and members of Xixon Township High School, at a Hallowe’en party on Saturday evening. October twenty-ninth, nineteen hundred twenty-one. in Hades Hall (Fullenwider’s Attic). All the delegates wore the same regalia. consisting of sheets and pillow cases. Questions in regard to identification were asked, to which each spook under oath was forced to answer truthfully. The grave diggers were present to bury the past of the sorrowful ones. Also, a noted skeleton, who makes his home with Dr. Marvel was in attendance. Fortunes, written with lemon juice were drawn by each one. Downstairs. Madame Hal O. Ween Witch entertained with games. Refreshments of orange brick ice cream and devil’s food cake were served in the dining room, which was eleborately decorated for the occasion. The Sled Ride 'The students of Xixon Township High School wanted very much to take a sled ride. The opportunity presented itself on the twentieth of January. nineteen hundred twenty-two. when there was a basketball game at Argenta. The usual difficulties in the matter of procuring horses and sleds arose, the result being that the party did not leave Weldon until almost five o’clock. About twenty students, accompanied by Miss Gladys Galaway. started from the home of Mr. Irving Fullenwider. Russell Ma-wliiney and Kenneth Smith were duly installed as drivers. The wisdom of the choice might he questioned . for various ones noticed that they needed considerable feminine assistance. In due time the home of Voyle Roberts was reached, and there the weary horses were exchanged for Voyle’s prancing steeds. The rest of the journey seemed short, although a heavy snow was falling. By the time Argenta was reached, the party looked like a company of wanderers from Santa Claus land. These individuals were t late tor the first half of the game, but what did they care? They had had a ride that would not soon he forgotten and had arrived in time for the victorious last half. Pa f e 61 Envied by many—Roy Wilson. 1922 THE NIXONIA Before starting their homeward journey they fortified themselves with bowls of hot chile. In spite of their warming repast, they were very cold when they reached Robert's home. Needless to say. the bright fire the crowd found there looked good to them. The last lap of their journey was the gayest. The travelers sang songs, guessed riddles, and told stories. By the time they reached Fullenwider’s they were in high spirits which mounted higher when they learned that Mrs. h'ullcnwider had a feast of doughnuts, hot cocoa, and pop corn ready for them. Altogether it was a memorable jaunt, in fact, it was so greatly enjoyed that all of them are hoping for a deeper snow next winter. Love's Charm—Lorene Jones. Pam’ 62 PC- y o r AihLCTicy %, ] VAS . s flAtu TffACK Place Finsf Ten Hit Me.w Back Row—Manila Danison, Howard Burton, Donn Mire, Frances Fleming, Altha Kainev, Lola Folston, Lewis Fdwards. Marce Marsh, Lucille Redding. Russel Mawhinncy. Second Row—Leona Roben, Pauline Marvel, Elsa Bebie. Erma Dickey, Edna Baker. Lelah Wise, Kenneth McConkcy. Opal Geer. Corwin Miller. Lucille Hunt, Opal Gray. Front Row—Ura Shearer, Clco Long, Ava Ennis. Ruth Fullatwider, Lorainc Olson, Laura Foote. Glen Tilbury. Kenneth Smith, Ada Perkins, Eula Monroe. 19 2 2 Nixola Society ()fficers THE NIXONIA President --------------------------------------------------Opal Gray Vice President ---------------------------------------------Donn Mire Secretary and Treasurer____________________________________Lelah Wise Flower—Carnation ------------------------------Colors—Blue and W hite Motto-------------------------------------------------Loyalty Binds Us Song -----------------------------------------------------Nixola Mine Yell-------------------------------------------------------------Oskee Wah-Wah The Nixola Society which was organized January twenty-seventh nineteen hundred nineteen has been one of the most prominent organizations of Nixon Township High School. It has a great deal of literary and musical talent. At Christmas time a contest was held to determine which society could sell the most Christmas seals. It was decided that the society which lost should give a party to the winners. The Nixolas sold fourteen dollars and forty-three cents worth. The Alethenae society, however, defeated them by selling nineteen dollars worth of stamps. 'Phis Spring the Nixola entertained the Alethenae with a party, thus proving good losers. Alethenae Society The Alethenae Society of the Nixon Township High School was organized January twenty-seventh, nineteen hundred nineteen. The rose is its flower and pink and white, its colors. The purpose of the society is two fold. It is “to promote the literary phase of high school work and to improve students in Public Speaking. Phis society has been very active since its organization.. Many programs have been given by this society, several debates and basketball games have been held between the Nixolas and Alethenaes. On September twelfth, nineteen hundred twenty-one. Walter West called a meeting of this society. The following officers were elected: Walter West, president; Earle Hunt, vice president: June McConkey. secretary and Clara Parr, treasurer. On October eighteenth, nineteen hundred twenty-one. we challenged the Nixola Society to two basketball games and a debate. The games were to be between the Nixola and Alethenae g-irls and the Nixola and Alethenae boys. This challenge was accepted, but owing to unavoidable circumstances. the Nixola could not play basket ball or enter the debate. The two societies took part in selling Christmas seals. There was a contest between them and the losing society was to give the winners a party. 'Pile Alethenaes were represented by Voyle Roberts. Sylvia Mire. Frances Galawav, Pleasant Edwards, Clara Parr. Marjie Mattix. Beulah Roseman and Ethel Smith. Owing to the fact that the Alethenaes had good salesmen, they sold the most stamps. The Alethenaes sold one thousand nine hundred stamps and the Nixolas sold fourteen hundred thirty-four stamps. As yet, however, the Alethenaes have not been given their party. A most unique program was given January fourth, nineteen hundred twenty-two. Pagc 5 A LETHENA £ ALETHANAE- SOCIETY Hack Row Philip Foote. Sylvia Mire. Margaret Miller, Roy (leer. Vemeda Glenn, Owen Tilbury. Walter West. Nora Bennett. Ethel Smith. Clara Parr. Pleasant Edwards. Second Row- Glam McConkcy,. Marjie Mattix, Loraie Jones, Earle Hunt, Pearl Conover. Frances (ialaway. Olive Smith, Gertrude Marsh. Heulah Roseman. Arthur Ennis, Voylc Roberts. Front Row—Ethel Meredith. Rov Wilson. Marjorie Fullaiwidcr. June McConkcy. Donald Gray, Vicrl Perkins, Lotus Hunt. Marie Shiuneman, John McMillin. THK NIXO VIA 19 22 Literary-Athletic Association The Literary-Athletic Association has finished another successful year in Nixon Township High School, due largely t the good work of the President. Donn Mire, and to the board of control which consists of the following menil ers: Mr. Jordan. Voyle Rol� erts, Walter West. Karle Hunt, and Kenneth McConkcy. A great deal of interest has l ecn shown, and we are sure that the Literary-Athletic Association is a permanently established association. ()nc of the affairs given under the auspices of the Literary-Athletic Association was the minstrel, which was a complete success. L. A. A. OFFICERS Vif.rl Perkins ____________________________ Vice President Gertrude Marsh ________________________________Treasurer Altiia Rainey----------------------------------Secretary Donn Mirk.............-..........-............. President The Season’s Basketball Record GAMES Wapella at Wapella----------- Kenney at Weldon------------ Wapella at Weldon----------- Deland at Deland------------ Mansfield at Weldon--------- Waynesville at Weldon------- Mansfield at Mansfield------ Bellflower at Bellflower----- Argenta at Weldon----------- Lovington at Lovington------- County Tournament Wapella at W apella----- Clinton Seniors at Wa| ella Waynesville at Wapella -- Wapella at Wapella------ Farmer City at Wapella --Waynesville at Waynesville -- Argenta at Argenta---------- Kenney at Kenney------------ Farmer City at W eldon------ Downs at Downs-------------- Leroy at Leroy-------------- Mama at Decatur ------------ TOTAL __________________ opponents -.-19 -—12 ____26 ____15 ___14 ___19 ____15 ___13 ___26 ___4 ___8 ___17 ..£.12 ___25 .—17 ___18 ___14 ___22 IIII5T ____36 ___20 ___24 —395 15 58 51 21 40 38 27 50 41 30 30 16 30 27 19 28 37 27 23 20 36 21 685 Pane 69 Boys’ Basketball Team Hack Row—Jordan. Coach; Kenneth McConkey, Philip Foote. Glen Tilbury. Front Row—Owen Tilbury. L. F.; Earle Hunt. R. F.; Walter West. C.; Donn Mire, L. G.; Glenn McConkey. R. G. THE SEASON’S LINEUP L. G.—Mire L. F.—O. Tilbury R. G.—G. McConkey R. F.—Hunt C—West Substitutes—Monkman. Foote. K. McConkey, Burton, G. Tilbury, Geer. Donn Mire. '22. this year’s captain, lived up to every one’s expectations. In graduating tin's year, he is leaving a vacancy on the team which will be hard to till. He made the position of left guard on the second all star of the county. Had he not been hampered by an injured knee he would have been chosen for the first all star team. He played his last game for X. T. H. S. in the game against Maroa in the Tournament held at Decatur. Glenn McConkey 24. was a mainstay on the defense and showed a good eye tor long shots at the hoop. He has two more years to play for N. T. H. S. and will surely hold his position. The officials at the County 1 ournament rated him as being the cleanest player in the tournament. Walter West 23. occupied the position of center and filled his place with credit to the team. He retained throughout the season his skill in hit- Justly Bright—Glen Tilbury. Page 7V THE NIXONI A 19 22 ting baskets from any angle. On account of illness lie was unable to play in the last two games, needless to say. the team regretted losing him very, very much. He will be back on the squad next year however. Karle Hunt '21. could be depended upon at all times, lie was excellent at working the floor and in team work. He was second high point man on this year’s team. W e look for great tilings from him in the next two seasons. Owen Tilbury 2. ’,. proved himself worthy of the position of forward. He was high point man at the County Tournament, lie was also high point man on the team. He gained a position on the all star county team. Richard Monkman ’2.'� . entered school at the beginning of the second semester this year. He played in only two games, lie is small and could wiggle through the strongest defense. Dick is a valuable player and will probably make a position on the future teams. The utility men were. Burton '2:1: Geer ’24; Foote '27 ; K. McConkey ’25; (� . Tilbury ’2. � . They are all underclassmen and will aid in building up strong teams for X. T. II. S. in future years. Basketball 1921-2 2 Coach Jordan started the season with four veterans of the team of 20-21 and a bunch of new material as well. After a week’s practice Coach Jordan with the best team ever produced by X. T. H. S. met W’apella. Due to the fact the boys did not have a good gymnasium in which to practice, they were defeated bv a score of nineteen to fifteen. Mr. Jordan then began some new team work with his boys. After several more weeks of practice they were ready to meet any opponents. Due to good team work the squad won eighteen games out of a total of twenty-two—to say nothing of the three games they won from the Independents. On December sixteenth and seventeenth the team participated in the second annual basketball tournament of DeW'itt County at W’apella. The first game was with W'apella. The score was thirty to eight in favor of X. T. II. S. The second game was with the C. C. 11. S. Seniors. Bad hick overtook X. 1. 11. S.. for they lost, the score being seventeen to sixteen. The next game was with W'avnesville at nine o’clock Saturday, December seventeenth. X. I. II. S. won by a score of thirty to twelve. This third game gave X. T. H. S. the right to play in the semi-finals. They met W’apella for the second time, defeating her by a score of twenty-seven to twenty-three. I hat evening at eight-thirty Weldon won the County Tournament by defeating Farmer City in a thrilling game. Weldon defeated Farmer City with a score of nineteen to seventeen. Page 71 Evidently Young—Vierl Perkins. 19 22 THE NIXONI A DeWitt County Tournament Weldon ..... (1) 2:00 p. m.( Weldon Fri. (7) 9: (Kip. in. Wapella ......1 Fri. C. H. S. Seniors) (2) 3:00 p.m. ( Fri. Kenney ...... I C. H. S I (II) 2: [ Sat. C. II. S. Seniors, :00 p. in. C. H. S. Seniors C. H. S. Soplio- mores ...... Farmer City I (3) 4:00 p.m. ' (8) )0:00 p. m ) Fri. ( Fri. Farmer City Waync.sville ... (4) 5:00 p.m. Fri. C. H. S. Juniors Wapella Loser Game 1 (5) 7:00 p. m. Fri. Kenney Loser game 2 C. H. S. Soplio-Mores Loser Game 3 (6) 8:00 p. in. , bri. C. II. S. Juniors Loser Game 4 Wayncsvillc Wapella (10) 10:00 p.m. Sat. | Wane apella | C. H. S. (12) 3:00 p. m. Sat. Juniors Weldon Loser Game 7 (9) 9:00 a. m. Sat. Wavnesville Loser Game 8 Weldor. Farmer Citv I (14) 8:30 p. hi. Saturday W el don Weldon C. II. S. Seniors Loser Game 11 (13) 7:30 p. m. Sat. Clinton Wapella Seniors Loser Game 12 Inrd I lace naseba.lt 1922 At a meeting of the boys it was decided to organize a baseball team. great deal of new material is on the slate for this spring, and a strong team is promised. I'he intield will be made tip mostly of last year's team. Kenneth McConkev and Owen Tilbury will try for the position behind the bat. Corwin Miller and Karle Hunt will c ccupy the nictind and first base. Richard Monkman will show up well at short stop. Kenneth McConkev and Owen I ilbury will change at scccnd base. Donn Mire will hold his position at third. 1 he « rtii Id will be the best that has been produced bv X. T. H. S. Walter West. Glenn McConkey. Kenneth Smith. Glenn Tilbury, I loward burton. I hilip I cote. Roy Geer and oyle Roberts will try for out-lield positions. S me games are being s heduled with Argenta. Clinton, banner City. Kenney. W avnesville and W apella. A maiden so Heavenly—Frances Fleming. Page 72 r 11 K NIXON A 192 2 Track 1922 With fifteen or twenty boys out in uniform the prospects for a track team are brighter this year than they have been for years. Good track material for all events is possessed by the school. A good team will be sent to Clinton to participate in the DeW’itt County track meet this spring. Vovle Roberts. Girls’ Basketball The girls’ basketball teams have made splendid progress this year under the direction of Coach Jordan. He showed a great interest in this form of athletics. We wish to express our thanks to him for his untiring efforts and the time he spent in training us. There were three teams in school. They were: Seniors ()pal Gray. Capt.. F. Ira Shearer. F. Clara Farr. C. Kthcl Smith. G. Gertrude Marsh. G. Verneda Glenn. G. Jiniors Sylvia Mire. Capt.. F. Kula Monroe. F. June McConkey. C. Pearl Conover. G. Ava Ennis. G. Sophomores Frances Gala way. Cap. G Lola Polston, G. Marjie Mattix. G. Margaret Miller. G. Opal Geer. C. Loraine Olson. F. Marjorie Fullenwider, F. Four of the Freshman girls went out for basketball, but the Freshmen were never able to organize a team. The games which were played were Juniors vs. Sophomores, the Juniors winning by a score of forty to twelve: the Sophomores vs. the Seniors, the Seniors winning by a score of thirteen to ten: and the Juniors against the Sophomores, the Juniors winning again by a score of forty-four to eighteen. Later in the season two teams were organized from the school. The one team was called the Blues and the other the Whites. The teams wcfe as follows: Blues— Sylvia Mire ()pal Geer . I a r j or ic 1; uHen wider Lotus Hunt Frances Galawav Whites— Kula Monroe Ethel Smith Loraine Olson Margaret Miller Verneda Glenn Only one game was played lietween these two teams, the Whites winning by a score of six to nothing. Opal Geer. Sylvia Mire. Pane 73 Rich in jokes—Pearl Conover. Girls’ Basketball Team Back Row—Gertrude Marsh. Margaret Miller. Vcrneda Glenn. Clara Parr. Opal Gray. Ethel Smith. Lola Polston. Second Row—Lotus Hunt. Marjorie Fullcnwider. Opal Geer. Beulah Rose man. I iraine Olson. L’ra Shearer. Front Row—Sylvia Mire. Eula Monroe. Marjie Mattix. Frances Galaway, June McCoulcey. Ava Ennis. Ruth Fu lien wider. Pearl Conover. 1 9 J 2 T H E N1 X O N I 4 Miss Lucile CqoK AluSiC. Miss Lrciu-K Cook, a graduate of North western University, lias had charge of the music during the last semester. She supervised the musical concert given April twenty-eighth. which proved to be a great success. Louise Swain. Music. Miss I.ortsK Swain, who was with us for the first semester, resigned at the beginning of the second semester to accept a position in Springfield. She had been music supervisor here the preceding three years, and her work was greatly ap| reciated. Mr. V. J. XKKS ha l� cen suj ervisor of the ()rchestral music of the Weldon school during the last four years. An ()rchestral recital was given by all of his pupils this year and it was a good evidence of the splendid work Mr. Xees has l een doing. (irrat KnnrlKn— Kenneth Smith. Page 76 T K N 1 X ON I A 1 9 2 2 High School Music The general chorus, consisting of the entire student body of the High School, lias done splendid work under the direction of Misses Louise Swain and Lucile Cook. One morning of each week is given to general chorus work. Because great interest has been shown by each student of the High School and because most able instructors have been employed, very satisfactory work has been accomplished. The membership of the Boys' (dee Club, consisting of first and second tenor and bass, has reached the total of twelve. They have worked very faithfully under the direction of Miss Swain and Miss .Cook. The result of their careful and diligent work was shown in the Negro Minstrel which was given at the Weldon Opera House. November twenty-sixth. nineteen hundred twenty-one. The minstrel was indeed a success, more than eighty dollars was cleared. The ('.iris’ (dee Club, which was organized in nineteen hundred eighteen. consisted of only eight members. It was organized by Miss Eunice Walkup. It has been the custom of the club to reorganize each year and to take in new members. This year there are thirty-two members in the Club. The following officers were elected: June McConkey. president: Marjorie Mattix. vice president; and Clara Barr, secretary and treasurer. The members of the (.iris’ Glee Club have appeared several times in public this year. They furnished several musical numbers for the Parent-Teachers’ Club Meetings and sang once for the V. -C. T. L They appeared also at the farewell reception given in honor of Miss Louise Swain, who had been the music instructor in the Weldon Schools for over three years. The Club made its last appearance at a concert given under the direction of Miss Lucile Cook on April twenty-eighth, nineteen hunt 1 re I twent v-two. The following program was given by the two Glee Clubs and orchestra for the musical for the last number of the Lecture Course, on pril twenty-eighth. Pane 77 9 2 THE NIXON I A I. Orchestra. II. Chorus. “Spring’s in the Air,” Garner. III. Girl’s Glee Club. “Morn Rise,” Czibulka; “Dream Gypsies.” Redmon. IV. Boys’ Glee Club, O’er the Hills Away.” Old Knglish; “Dawning Springtime.” Capua. V. Song with flute and violin obligato. “Waters of Minnetonka.’’ Lieur- ance. VI. Orchestra Group. VIII. Boys’ Glee Club, “Nut Brown Maiden.” College Song; “Who’s That A’ Calling,” Laureer. VIII. Curls’ Sextet, “Song.” Ilolzcl. IX. Boys Glee Club. “Yankee Doodle, College Song; “Mosquito Sere- nade. Loomis. X. (.iris’ Glee Club, “Blow Soft Winds, Vincent; “Rockin' Time,” Knox XI. Chorus. “When the Flag Goes By,” Xevin. XII. Orchestra. Royal Dignity—Glenn McConkey. Page 78 Girls’ Glee Club Back Row—Miss Swain, instructor; Maree Marsh. Erma Dickey. Frances Fleming. Altha Rainey, Margaret Miller. Clara Parr. Lucille Hunt. Manila Davidson. Vemeda Glenn. Edna Baker. Iu tus Hunt. Second Row—Beulah Roseman. Ava Ennis, Clco Long. Elsa Behie. Lucille Redding. Marie Shinneman, Pearl Conover. Lorene Jones. Opal Geer. Laura Foote. Front Row—Marjorie Fullenwidcr. June McConkey. Ada Perkins, Gertrude Marsh. Lelah Wise, Pauline Marvel. Marjorie Mattix. Frances Galaway. Ruth Fullenwider, Lorainc Olsyn. Olive Smith. 1U29 THE NIXONIA Boys’ Glee Club Back Row: Glenn McConkey, Roy Geer, Walter West, Philip Foote, Pleasant Edwards, Voyle Kolieris. Front Row: Glenn Tilbury. Kenneth McConkey, Harle Hunt. Owen Tilbury. Roy Wilson. TIIK NEWS STAND Little Folks—Freshmen. The American Boy—Walter West. 'Pile Critic—Gertrude Marsh. Independent—Karle Hunt. The Housewife—Nora Bennett. Youth's Companion—Ruth Ftillenwider. Everybody’s Magazine—Nixola 22. The Current Opinion--Donald Gray. Life—Corwin Miller. CHEMICAL TERMS AND THEIR SYNOYMS. Chloral Hydrate (sleep producing)—Classes these fine days. Magnetic (attractive)—Senior Class. Gas (substance completely filling space)—Juniors. Nitro Glycerin (easily ignited)—Loraine Olson. Potassium (an active element)—Frances Fleming. Platinum (rarely seen)—Russel Mawhinney at school on time. Page SO Orchestra Back Row Kenneth Smith. Lucille Hunt. Frances Fleming, Pauline Marvel. Gertrude Marsh. Filccn Clow. Ava Funis. Farlc Hunt. Lotus Hunt. Front Row—Donald Gray Russel Fullenwider. Thelma Glenn. Alwilda Redding. Filccn Fleming, Ruth Futlemvidcr. Margaret Railshack, Marjorie Fullenwider. % 1922 THE NIXONIA THE ORCHESTRA Since the organization t‘ the orchestra three years ago. it has steadily developed under the instruction of Mr. Win. J. Xees. Its sterling qualities were shown in a concert given by Mr. N'ees's pupils on December fourteenth, nineteen hundred twenty-one. This organization comprises not only the High School students but the grade students as well. At the beginning of the second semester the Junior orchestra was eliminated and a promising band was organized. The orchestra has become cpiite widely known throughout the community and has gained a wonderful reputation by playing for many social affairs. As an organization the orchestra has elected for its officers. I.otus Hunt, president and Ruth Fullenjvider. secretary and treasurer. RECITAL The recital given by the pupils taking lessons from W. J. Xees. of Decatur. instructor in the playing of orchestral instruments, was a great success. 'Phe people of W eldon were very much pleased with the recital, and they appreciate the work that Mr. Xees has done for the community. PROGRAM Part One Bitter Sweet, March. Wheeler ______________________________________Orchestra Poet and Peasant, Overture. Suppe _________________________________Orchestra Crimson Blushes. Violin Solo; Lester____________________________ llene Clow Old Folks at Home. Cornet Solo, Foster_________________________Xoel Cussins Roaming Gypsies. Violin Solo. Farrington________________Russell Fullenwider Blue Bells of Scotland. Clarinet Solo. Arr. by Rosewig______Donald Lisenby Carnival of Venice. Violin Solo_____________________________Alwilda Redding Yankee Doodle. Cornet Solo. Old Air________________________Clarence Perkins Sun of My Soul. Violin Solo____________________________________Otis Barclay Come All Ye Faithful. Cornet Solo. Reading________________ nsel Rumble Waltz. Cornet Solo-------------------------------------------Robert Barclay THE NIXON I A 19 22 Part Two Romance. Violin Solo. Dolly_______________________________Kenneth Smith Old Kentucky Home. Saxaphone Trio. Foster__________________________ ----------------Marjorie Fullenwider, Owen Tilbury. Corwin Miller Air Varie. Violin Solo. Danela_____________________________Glen Tilbury The Herd Girl's Dream. Flute Solo. Labitzky____________Ruth Fullenwider Alta Gavotte. Saxaphone Solo. Ambrose _____________Marjorie Fullenwider Sehottische. Violin Solo. Arr. by Rosewig_________________Thelma Glenn Humoreske. Flute Solo. Dvorak___________________________Kileen Fleming Holy City, Trombone Solo. Adams______________________________Earle Hunt Cavatina. iolin Solo, Roff____________________________Frances Fleming Prismatic Polka. Cornet Solo. Kollinson_____________________Donald Gray Idle Moments. Clarinet Solo. Rcllinson____________•____Gertrude Marsh II Trovatore. Violin Solo. Arr. by Singella__________________Lotus Hunt The Girl I Left Behind Me. drums___________________________________ -------------------------Leroy Clow. Avery Shearer. Owen Barclay Merry Hearts. March. Wheeler___________________________________Orchestra Star Spangled Banner __________________________________________Orchestra Page S3 19 22 _ THE N1X0XIA Mrs. Thompson, wishing Ktliel to give an example of the word, reflect: Ktliel. if you should fall from that milk white steed of yours what would you do? Ktliel. after debating the question: I suppose I’d get up.” Lela: I'm cold.” Mr. Jordan: “Tut the window down. Owen. Lela did not get home last night in time to get warm before she came to school. Mr. Rumble, after falling over backward in a chair: Did I fall grace- fully?” Miss Cook: What do you sing. Howard?” Howard: Sometimes 1 sing awful and sometimes I sing terrible.” W hile translating French. Sylvia came to the words, gray dog. Not knowing her vocabulary very well, she translated them, green dog. W ith respect to the amount of material used to clothe the feminine sex of to-dav. the Junior class speaking from Kve’s point of view, would like to know whether the present day garb is a result of evolution or retrogression. (Corwin Miller.) Pap?.: “You were up late last night, daughter. Lorene: “Yes. papa, our Fresh Air Club met on the veranda. Papa: Who belongs to your Fresh Air Club?” Lorene: W ell-er-just two so far.—Jim and—me.” Margaret: “Some terrible things can be caught from kissing.” Lotus: Yes, you should see the poor worm my sister caught!” Page S4 T HE N 1 X O V A 19 22 Miss l.alawav: “Beulah, what are swine?” Beulah: “A cattle used for meat.” Mr. Rumble: “Physics will do you a great deal of good in after life: for instance, at some time you may have a young man come to visit you who will begin to talk about the force and jxnver of his car and about the accelerating and retarding the spark. I ra: You learn aliout the spark just from driving with them.” Basketball boy to Waiter: Is that all you have to eat here?” Waiter: I haven’t eaten it. I work here.” Mrs. Thompson: “Did she look heavenly last night? Philip: “I don’t remember. Leona: “Before last year mv papa thought I was not big enough to work in the garden. One day he sent me to the garden to plant some things. Xot knowing whether to set them close together or far apart. I planted them far apart. When I told him what I had done, he said that was wrong: so 1 had to take them up and set them close together.” Mr. Jordan: “What were you setting out? Leona: “Radishes.” Lotus: Did Corwin go with you last night? Nora: “No. 1 haven't had a date for a long time.” Kenneth: “So you loved and lost?” Richard: Well. no. I didn't exactly. You see when she returned •my presents, she accidentally put in some of the other fellow’s.’’ Junior, translating French: “She was dressed—a la mode—Oh. yes, she was dressed with ice cream on top. What an Education Poes. First Citizen: “That young fellow over there looks like a high school student. Second Citizen: “Why? What do you see wrong with him? Altha: What yould you call a man who hid behind a woman's skirt?” Roy W. “A magician. Mrs. Thompson: “Who can make a sentence with the work gruesome in it ? ’ Lewis: “The man stopped shaving and grew some whiskers.” Page 85 19 22 THE N1XOXIA Lotus to Lucille: “Why did you stay on the porch so long last night?” Lucille: “Why, I only stopped for a second.” Lotus: “A second? Why. I'd swear I heard a dozen.” She: “Gee! He should get a self starter for that Ford!” He: Aw-w, let him work! He's crank enough to start it.” Mr. Rumble: “What is the highest form of animal life?” Brilliant Student: “A giraffe.” Teacher: “Parse the word kiss.” Pupil: It is a noun, but it is more common than projjer. It is not very singular, is always used in the plural, and agrees with me.” Professor: “When does the grass become wet with dew?” Student: “In due time.” Mr. Rumble: “I have managed a store fifteen years, have traveled ten years, and been in school thirty-seven years. I started to school when I was six years old. Oh, let’s see! how old will that make me?” Mr. Jordan: “Amo, Amo, Amo. An intelligent Freshman: LWr. Jordan, do you know what that means? Mr. Jordan: “No.” Freshman: “It means, I love.” Mr. Jordan: Just look what I have been talking about.” Voyle: “Where were you yesterday?” Earle: “I had the toothache.” Voyle: Oh! Has it stopped aching yet?” Earle: “I don't know. The dentist kept it.” Opal: When I was in Decatur the other day, a man fainted, and I thought he was going to die.” Verneda: “Well, did he kick the bucket?” Opal: No, but he turned a little pail.” Owen: I am dreadfully worried. I wrote a letter to my girl and asked her a question. hen she answered, she said ‘yes.’ I simply can’t remember what the question was. He, fiercely: I’m certainly going to kiss you before I go. She, passionately: “Leave the house at once.” Page 86 T K NIXON I A 1922 Exams are like the poor; we have them with us always. We all wonder why Ada is so sleepy on Monday morning. But learning that she is a telephone girl on Sunday night for the garage keeper who is called at all hours we understand. Walter believes that diamonds are a necessity if bought for the right purjxjse. Leita: “How is school this year, pretty lively?” Marie: “It surely is. There is more than I can get.” .Mr. Rumble: “Why are you in high school anyway?” Owen: “You. too! That’s what dad’s always asking.” Miss Galaway: “I have fallen in love with all the members of the basketball team. Mr. Jordan: “Is that friend of yours honest?” Earle: “Honest? He wouldn’t even skin a banana. Donn: “The wise people are most all dead, and sometimes I have the stomach ache. She had been on his lap for half an hour. “Why are you whispering so low dear?” she asked. “Are you afraid you’ll wake up the folks?” “Why, no.” came the answer. “er-I don’t want to wake up my legs. Senior: “Where have you been? Freshie: “To the cemetery.” Senior: “Any one dead? Freshie: “All of them. Glenn Me: “What makes the red spot on your nose? Voyle: “Glasses.” Glenn: “Glasses of what? In That Case— Woman: “How much for children’s pictures?” Photographer: “Two dollars a dozen.” Woman: “But -er-I have nine.” Frances, upon seeing Loraine with her hair bobbed, said, “Well; it doesn’t look half as bad as I thought it would.” Page 87 1922 THE NIXON1 A Mr. Jordan: “I have a whole mouth full of fever blisters this morn- ing. Ura: So have I. ' erneda: Ann Bradstreet married a farmer.” Mrs. Thompson: In what besides writing did she engage?” Verneda: Work.” Mr. Jordan: Is face powder a necessity? Corwin: It surely is. Mr. Jordan: I disagree with you. People don’t need powder ' Corwin: Some of them surely wouldn't he fit to look at if thev didn't. ' 7 Mr. Jordan: I guess that is the reason I am so homely.” h'or Men Only ■peatI jaq uo puBjs o) puq aijs i| .woijaiucs i; ju pif p aqs wouq a •peaj Xpeaj|B s aqs mood stqi jcqj sinuqSnop oj sjeqop jacj oj duqp.w aj a .woqs t; jo isoq2? v. ua. iS jj woqaiuos jno i puij q aqs jaq a.w jnjj . ouq oj ion jq£uo aqs qaiq.w jeqj muji Jajjajj juo puij oj saqq utttuo.w b Suiqiou s ajaq j - Little s|K)ts of powder. Little dabs of paint Make some girls in X. T. II. S. Look like what they ain’t. He kissed her on the cheek: It seemed a harmful frolic. He’s been laid up about a week They say. with painter's colic. A Little Millionaire An Every Day Man Heart Breakers_______ Rebellion ___________ The Country Boy _ Excuse Me____________ PLAYS ----------------------Lelah Wise -------------------Lewis Edwards Owen Tilbury and Yoyle Roberts -----------------Frances Galaway ------------------John McMillan --------------------Sylvia Mire Page 88 THE N1X0NIA 19 22 Rural Romance lit met her in the shadow. As the sun was sinking low. They walked along together In the twilight's afterglow. She waited until patiently He lowered all the bars. Her soft eyes bent upon him, As radiant as the stars. She did not smile r thank him, In fact, she knew not how. For he was but a farmer lad. And she a Jersey cow. Isn’t It The Truth. Later to bed. Later to rise. Makes the flunks swarm Thicker than flies. Little words of wisdom. Great big words of bluff. Make the teachers tell us. “Sit down, 'nough o' such stuff. A’at it rally It was midnight in the parlor 'Twas darkness every where. The silence was unbroken, for There was no one there. A boy A match A strong cigar A period of bliss; then gloom A doctor A nurse A coffin A grave And then, a tomb. Page 89 1922 THE N1XON1A in the parlor there were three. Donn, the parlor lamp, and she. 'I'wo is company, so no doubt. That is why the lamp went out. OUR ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN Kenneth Smith Butterflies---------------------J Roy Wilson I Glen Tilbury j John McMillan Rare Birds----------------------j William Marshall Aithur Ennis Parrots Leona Roben Roy Geer Kenneth McConkey Ava Ennis Sharks Whale. Catfish OUR AQUARIUM ( Pearl Conover | Vierl Perkins f Russell Mawhinney ( Phillip Foote I Lora i ne Olson Ada Perkins Sylvia Mirp Owen Tilbury SHAKESPEARE IN Freshman Year__________________ Sophomore Year_________________ Junior Year____________________ Senior Year____________ HIGH SCHOOL ------------A Comedy of Error ------Much Ado About Nothing ----------------As You Like It ------All’s Well That Ends Well Page 90 T H E NIXON I A 1922 STAGES IN H. S. LIFE Freshman: I beg your pardon, 1 didn't understand your question. Sophomore: Didn't get your question. Junior: What? Senior: Huh! SYNTHESIS OF THE WORD F-L-U-X-K F—ierce lessons L—ate hours. U—nexpected callers. X—othing prepared. K—icked out of class. Is there a student who has not said, At evening when he went to bed: I'll get up with the crowing cock. And be in school by seven o’clock?’’ And this same student, who, rather late. Crawls out of bed at half-past eight. Says to himself with fond regard: “Perhaps it's not best to work too hard. Page 91 9 2 2 THE NIXON 4 SEPTEMBER Once more we turn our weary selves back to dear old X. T. II. S. The teachers are anxious to start work; we are also. 7 Mrs. Thompson says that the Seniors would be excellent public speakers if---- 8 One Senior is all excited over a visitor. It Oh horrors, what a fire! I mean a drill! 1- Some one has already ridden a pony to class and fallen down stairs. l.'J Mr. Jordan tells interesting jokes in History class. 11 A new victrola is purchased by the Board of Education. lf First pep meeting. Mr. Jordan says he is always glad when Friday evening comes, so he can go home to see his mother. 7 We are all stuck up. because we have been told that we are all perfect ladies and gentlemen. Thank you. Mrs. Thompson. 20 Basketball game with Independents! We win! Oh goody! 21 Sophomores entertain High School and Faculty with wiener roast. 22 Basketball game l etween Weldon and Va] ella. Aw shucks! 23 Shall wonders never cease. One Senior fails to know his lesson. 21 Everyone is out on a parole. A week's vacation in order that the teachers may attend the County Institute. OCTOBER 10 Everyone is back again after a happy week of vacation. 11 'Phe Literary and Athletic Association finds that the treasury is almost financially embarrassed. 13 Mr. Jordan wants to know why everyone is all fussed up. lf The Senior class is learning a great deal about physics which they did not know before. Page 92 THE N1X0NIA 19 22 17 I,e Cercle Franca is and a Dramatic club have been organized by Mrs. Thompson. 1!) The boys decide to give a negro minstrel. Mr. Jordan says that Monday morning comes too soon after Sunday night. 22 Of all the horrible sounds! The coons start their practise for the minstrel. 24 W hy are the Juniors having so many meetings? Something is surely going to happen. 24 Days w ill come and days will go. hut school goes on forever. 24 Every one has begun to look blank again. I guess it is time for another examination. 2X Who said October's bright blue weather?” 2!) Minstrel is making rapid progress. If they continue the good work it will he ready to give some time within the next six months. Ho Everyone, even Miss Galaway. looks twenty years younger since the exams are over. NOVEMBER 1 Everyone, even the teachers, come to school looking lazy and hazy. 2 What so interesting—al out which I know nothing has happened? .4-4 Seven Seniors go to Clinton and take Teachers Examination. learning how little they really do know compared with what they think they know. ( Le Cercle Francais is being coached by Mrs. Thompson to sing “La Marseillaise. S This is Better English Week, so every one is careful about what they say and how they sav it. • ! Dr. Marvel gives a greatly appreciated talk. 10 A Better English Play. “The Trial of the Four Verb Brothers.” is given under the direction of Mrs. Thompson. 11 An Armistice Day program is given under the supervision of Mrs. Thompson. 12 4'lie Minstrel orchestra plays a few selections at the First School Box Social. 14 I w ish everyone knew how very smart the Seniors are. 10 We defeat the Waynesville team by a score of 40-17. A knockout from start to finish. 17 Oh good, no school Friday! Teachers’ Conference in Champaign. 20 Teachers all report a good time at the Conference. 21 Minstrel hoys are greatly worked up over what their pianist is going to wear at the minstrel. 22 Seniors hold a bakery sale, clearing about twenty-three dollars. Page S’i 19 22 THE NI X ONI A 23 Oh joy. every one out tor Thanksgiving vacation. Xo school until Monday. 20 At last the minstrel is given, and about eighty-five dollars art-cleared. '27 Everyone is back at school but not for work. 20 What is so rare as a chorus in tune. 30 Exams, more exams, and vet more exams. DECEMBER 1 Christinas is coming. Hurrah! '2 Walter is not just certain as to what he is going to raise when be goes out on the farm. 3 Corwin had to walk to school, because bis flivver refused to accommodate him. . Mr. Rumble tells I ra she can teach physics because she is the biggest. 7 Donn receives a letter from the Weldon Blue Valley Creamery. Guess who? 8 One Senior girl accidentally tries to bug the coach. 0 Basketball game with Argenta. We win by a score of forty-seven to twenty-three. lo Wanted—a typist—just any dude will do. 11. Somelxxlv is shocked in Physics. We are studying electric currents. you understand. V2 Miss (talaway s record is blank about every Monday morning. She doesn't get in until about ten-thirty. What’s in the air. 14 I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me. 1 Our new lalx ratory equipment arrives. 10 Everybody goes to the County Tournament. We win. we win. we win! 10 Our eyes are dazzled by the shield hanging in front of the Assembly. 20 Miss Gala way says her love for the Basketball boys is more than she can express. 21 Basketball girls give basketball boys a banquet. '2‘2 A community banquet is given in honor of the basketball team. 2:1 Oh boy. Santa is coining! Hear the sleigh bells. 24 A merry Christmas and a joyous New Year to you! JANUARY 2 Every one back again through force of habit! 3 Walter can remember way back in 1770. Some remembrance eh? 1 Romeo and Juliet have almost ended their romance. Pitfjc 94 t� Alethenae Society entertains the Farent-Teachers Association and the High School with a program. Supt. Johnson gives a lecture. 9 Oh lx y, everyone is all dolled up to have his picture taken. 10 Seniors “To he or not to he that is the question. 11 Walter West wants a class for men only organized. 12 Mr. Jordan says that he would much rather teach girls than hoys. 14 Mrs. Thompson, who is absent because of illness, is greatly missed by all the students. l i A new teacher—Mrs. Bentley, from Clinton! 1C I am told that I am foolishly contrary. 17 Once upon a midnight dreary, a Xoble Senior pondered weak and dreary. 18 Hurrah. Mrs. Th mpson is able to take charge of her classes again! 20 Everybody just beginning to awaken to the fact that semester exams are nearly here. 21 Awaken and hear the sleigh bells ringing. High School has a sled party. 22 For once everyone is working in perfect harmony in the Senior Class. 2:1 A certain Junior hoy has a sad case on a certain Freshman girl. 24 Seniors are working hard to get material in for the annual. 27 Oh my. the furnace fire goes out and we almost freeze to death. 29 Eight Seniors are exempt from ;U1 semester examinations. . • 1 If there is anything D nil loves better than poetry it is more poetry. FEBRUARY 2 Senior girls are rather Ixild. 3 Corwin is unable to study, for he deems it necessary to keep one eye on the north row. Freshman row. 4 The High School and Faculty night at the M. I . Church is well observed by the High School students, but not so well bv the Faculty. 7 Some good news is rumored through the High School Building. ts Oh, don't we feel all stuck up! 10 Two new students enroll in High School. 12 Let us hope that school will never start again. 14 Oh say. we re minus a teacher. Miss Swain has resigned. la Miss Lucile Cook is employed as new music supervisor. If. Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday. 17 Everybody seems peculiar. is Every ne is planning on going to Decatur to see “Hamlet. 19 Seniors are informed by Mrs. Thompson that they do not know as much as the Juniors. 1 i) 2 J THE NIXON I A 20 Juniors are informed that they do not know as much as the Freshmen. 21 Therefore. Seniors do not know as much as Freshmen! Horrors! 23 Three Senior girls return from Decatur. 24 Work is getting heavier. Oh mv! 2? Seniors are now specializing on Poe. 28 Mr. Jordan says Clara is going to teach home economics in his High School. MARCH 1 Work. work. work, is all we hear. 2 Everybody goes to District Tournament. 3 Miss Galaway tells Mr. Jordan that he is irresistible. 4 Xo smiles today. Kverv one's dead. Seniors had a mysterious meeting. I K very body goes home happy. s Things are rather gloomy. '• Kverylnxly returns from the Tournament with long faces and thin purses. 12 Kverv day brings forth something new. 13 Dramatic Club meeting is held. 1 � High School band is making quite a hit. lb Seniors are getting all fussed up. like most Seniors do. II School goes rather smoothly today. 20 Work and the Seniors are falling out. • 21 Mr. Jordan has a birthday and receives many happy returns of the day. 24 He still sad heart and cease repining. Behind the cloud is the sun still shining. 2: A certain Senior laughed so hard today that she almost had convulsions 20 Better study a little more everyday and not cram at the end of the term. Juniors. 21 Walter West returns to school after a long absence due to illness. 28 A word to the wise is useless. Seniors. 30 It it were not for the rainy days, the sunny ones would not seem nearly so bright. 31 An echo is the only thing that can beat a teacher out of the last 1 Preaching is all we receive from the teachers. 2 Seniors have begun to feel that education proves to them how little the other classes know. TH R N XONIA 1U22 0 Everyone is filled with joy because school is coming to a close. ) Everything goes lovely. 1 Certain Freshmen know less than nothing. S Everything has begun to rush. 10 Mail! Hail! The gang’s all here. 11 Every word I utter is thought about—Kenneth McConkey. 12 April showers bring May flowers. 12 Senior exams are drawing near. 14 Commencement time lias begun to tell on the Seniors. Hi Seniors do not have time to associate with under-classmen. 1 Juniors are working hard on their class play. 15 Nothin much doin’ to-day. 21 Only another day to roam. 22 Senior play. “Cupid at Vassar.” is given. 22 Everyone is beginning to realize how lonesome lie will be after school closes. 24 Juniors have begun to get sassy to the Noble Seniors. 2 � If there is any girl that can talk more than Kenneth McConkey, I should like to see her. 2? High Scho 1 performance is a great success. 28 Only a few more weeks of school. 20 One beautiful day right after the other. 20 How can we leave thee? 21 Getting ready for a big rush. MAY 11) Alumni Banquet. 2o Girls’ Glee Club contest. 2 � Junior and Senior Reception. 27 Class night. 2.8 Baccalaureate. JUNE 2 Commencement. How can we leave thee. How can we from thee part. Thou only lias our heart. Dear old X. T. II. S.. Leona Roben ’22. 1 9 2 2 THE X IKONI A Alumni Class of ’IS M. Mildred Saylor, married: Mrs. Harry Goble-----------------Weldon. III. 'em Shinneman. mechanic, married----------------------------Weldon. 111. V. II. Gray, assistant cashier------------------------------Weldon, III. Clarence Keel, civil service, married------------------------Weldon. 111. Lola Kmery, schcol teacher------------------:---------------Lanes, 111. C. C. Gray, pharmacist ______________________________________Auburn. III. Karl Peterson, farmer________________________________________Weldon. 111. K. Fleet Summers, hrakeman_________________________________ Clinton, 111. Ci.ass of ’ll) Gladys Hunt, married: Mrs. Walter Marvel_______________Midland City, 111 Velda Hunt, married; Mrs. Elmer Mix_________________________Deland. 111. Beatrice Bales, married: Mrs. Rex Garrett--------------------Weldon. III. Ray Olsen___________ ________________________________________Weldon. III. Charles Adams___________________________________________Bloomington. 111. Class of ’2o Ira Richardson, bookkeeper_____________ ________________Petersburg. 111. Opal I. Emery, school teacher_________________________________Lanes, 111. Ernest Dickey, student_______________________________________Normal, 111. Florence McKnown. married: Mrs. Vern Shinneman_______________Weldon, 111. Clarence Galaway. farmer, married____________________________Weldon. 111. Class of 2 Ollie Robcn _________________________________________________Weldon, III. Ruby Gray____________________________________________________Weldon, 111. Florence Baker, married: Mrs. Clarence Galaway---------------Weldon, 111. Sarah Montgomery ___________________________________________Clinton. 111. Lois Ennis, nurse_______________________________________Bloomington, 111. Paul Peterson, farmer _______________________________________Weldon, III. William Montgomery _________________________________________Clinton. 111. Cora Swearingen ____________________________________________ Weldon, 111 Page 98 Grade School Board of Education Dr. A. V. Footf. P. M. Smauavood Elmer Long 19 22 THE N1X0X1 A 7 Everett Reeves Grammar Room. c_________1 Nellie Benson Second Intermediate Room. Birdie Boaz First Intermediate Room. Mrs. Grace Bailey Primary Room. Page 100 THE N1XON1A 19 22 History of the Grades At the beginning of the school year, September 1021. the enrollment of the grades was as follows: first and second grades, thirty-six; third and fourth grades, twenty-four; fifth and sixth grades, thirty-three; and seventh and eighth grades, thirty-four. I'Ih total enrollment of the eight grades was one hundred eleven. Others entered during the year, making the total enrollment of the eight grades on April 3, one hundred forty-six. The average daily attendance up to March 1 was as follows: first and second grades, thirty-two; third and fourth grades, twenty-one; fifth and sixth grades, twenty-seven; and seventh and eighth grades, thirty-one. The average daily attendance for the eight grades up to March 4. was one hundred eleven. Those having a record of perfect attendance up to March 4. were: Mrs Daily's room. Lloyd Brannan. Harold Mayo, Vernclle Workman, Thelma Followel. Charles Baker. Kvelyn Benson and Martha Berkins; Miss Boaz’s room. Dorothy Cotton. Kunice Baker, Margaret Berkley, Hoy Cotton and Clarence Perkins: Miss Benson's roc m. Doris Lisenbv. Donald Lis-enby. ()ttis Barclay. Owen Barclay. Cecil Peacock, Nellie Adams and Noel Cussins; and Mr. Reeves' room. Alene Clow. Walter Dressier. Bernice Bebie. Ruth Dressier and Irene Smith. Doris Lisenbv has the unique record of not having missed a day of school during her school career. The pupils who took part in the orchestra work were: fourth grade. nsel Rumble and Clarence Perkins; fifth and sixth grades. Ottis Barclay, Owen Barclay. Muriel Long. Leroy Clow. Noel Cussins, Donald Lisenbv, Denzil llalsom. Harriet Roseman. Melvin Long and Lorean Brown: seventh and eighth grades. Margaret Railsback. Eileen Fleming, Thelma Glenn, Alene Clow. Alwilda Redding. Robert Barclay. Kenneth Smith, and Russell Fullen wider. Almost all of the pupils of the first six grades enrolled in the Modern Health Crusade work. Great interest has been shown in this work and there has been a wonderful improvement in their habits of cleanliness. When a pupil has done at least fifty-four chores each week for a period of fifteen weeks he receives a Knight Banneret badge. Twenty-six pupils have earned Knight Banneret badges. The grades sold twenty-two dollars and sixty-seven cents worth of Christmas Seals. Page 101 1922 THE IXOXl On Hallowe’en the children of the first six grades gave the first entertainment of the year. The rooms were appropriately decorated and the children came masked, wearing costumes of various styles and colors. After they held several contests and played many games, doughnuts, candy and apples were served. The children enjoyed this very much. hour little girls from the third and fourth grades sang a song. “Four Little Maid's at Tea.” at the meeting in December of the Parent-Teacher Club. A Christmas entertainment was given by the children of the first six grades in the High Scho 1 Assembly room. This consisted of songs, recitations and solos by the various grades. 'Pile principal feature was a play. “Mr. and Mrs. Santa.” which was presented by the children from Miss Boaz’s room. After completing the program in the Assembly room, the pupils went to their own rooms where Christmas trees had been erected, and where presents were exchanged. At the February meeting of the Parent-Teachers the children of the first six grades again entertained with s ngs. The special feature of this entertainment was a group of old Knglish singing games given by the children of the first and second grades. Valentine Day and Washington’s Birthday were observed by the grades. The school was represented in the County Spelling Contest this year by I.ela Koseman and Lena Bebie of the eighth grade. On March 2-1. the pupils of the seventh and eighth grades went to Clinton where they attended the producti n of Julius Caesar’’ which was very instructive and worth while. The boys of the seventh and eighth grades organized a track team and took part in the field meet held at Deland, April 22. K cellent work has been done this year by both teachers and pupils. The progress made throughout the grades was marked. Much credit is due to the spirit of cooperati n that existed between teachers and patrons, and between teachers and pupils. The Eighth Orade Commencement Exercises were held the last week of school. May 29. Page 102 T K N I X O X 1 A 19 22 Gramm lr Room Hack Row—Lewis 13arsham, Lewis Peacock, llulda Bebie, I'helma («lenn. Pay Cotton. Jessie Baker. Carroll Adams. Allene Clow. Irene Baker. Crit Harmon, Ruth Dressier. Skcono Row—Estel Re lding. Kenneth Smith. Avery Shearer. P'ilcen Fleming, Stella Swearingen, Alwilda Redding, Pearl Long, Margaret Railsback, Helen Baker. Otha Polston,-Harven Baker. Front Row Lena Bebie. Lela Roseman. James Long. Karl Xewlierry. Russell Fullenwider. Fletcher McConnell. P'rank Polston. Kolxrrt Barclay. Irene Smith. Berneice Bebie. W alter Dressier. Back Row—Martha Turner. LeRoy Clow. Willie Stearman. P'thel Turner. Marie Stearman. Rubv P'ollowel. Karl Swearingen, Willie Girard. Skcond Row—Korean Brown, Loren Richardson. Esther Baker. Ersa P'ollowel. Cleta Long. Irene Peacock. Doris Lisenby. Donald Lisenbv. Harriet Roseman. I loward Baker. P'rank Black. Front Row—Wayne Reeser. Noel Cussins, Cecil Peacock, Muriel Long. Arete Coffman. Lotus Leevey. Nellie Adams. Owen Barclay. Den .il Halcom, Otis Barclay. Melvin Long. Page 103 19 22 T U K ,V X O X 4 Hack Row—Woodrow Stcarman, Danny Monkman, Clarence Perkins. Vcrnelle Brannan. Ansel Rumble, Klza Polston. Roy Cotton. Thomas Brown, Richard Railsliack. Carlyle White. Front Row—Margaret Berkley, Gertrude Redding. Lizzie Absher. Ivo Harden, Ida Black. Mary Baker. Virginia Gray. Dorothe Cotton. Kunice Baker, Mary Frances Schwehm. Mary Virginia Cussins. Back Row—Charles Workman. Charles Baker. Nicholas Girard, Donald Brown, Ora Followel, Margaret Brown. Skcond Row—Lcota Richardson. Alta Upton. Rachel Ix ng. Florence Black, Clara Lee Absher. Helen Berkley. liuliert Lisenhy. Roy Upton, Virgil Long. Lewis Jennings. Harold Mayo. Arthur McXichols. Front Row -Evelyn Benson. Thelma Followed. Bernice Peacock. Mary Jane Baker. Loretta Schwehm. Irene Hardin. Leota Monkman, Lloyd lirannan. George Girard. Lawrence Brown. Leo Workman. Vcrnelle Workman. Margaret Grammar. Martha Perkins. Page 104 Our Janitors We, the members of the Class '22 of Xixon Township High School, wish to express our appreciation to the janitors for their kindness and faithful service rendered to us during our entire High School life. Page 105 • ; CHAS. C. 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