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

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1924 volume:

THE NIXONIA NIXON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Volume Seven SENIOR CLASS JUNE NINETEEN TWENTY-FOUR WELDON, ILLINOIS To Our Parents t’nselfish dreamers for our hearts desires. Dear patient toilers for our happiness. Who journey down the pathway hand in hand Too used to keeping pace with Sacrifice To lag liehind and pluck a fragrant flower; Too busy teaching us to live aright To sj end one idle moment selfishly; Devoted hearts that brim with tenderness And loyal hands that minister for us. To these dear ones who gave us life itself That we may breathe once more our deepening love Or cancel that great debt one single jot ()r even offer up a token of our faith We thank you now for this— Our Education. Order of Books Dedication Part )nc. Xixon of tlu Past Part Two, Xixon of the Present Hoard Faculty . ■ . Seniors Undergraduates Basketball Music Department The Life • Part Three. Xixon of the Future Kclemcntarv School DEDICATION To MISS LANGDON Sponsor of the Annual N'ou find file world a joyous place Because you make it so— You’ve helped to set the merry pace For all our feet to go; The song and laughter that vou hear Are echoes of your own— ’Tis thus through many a coming year You’ll reap the joy you’ve sown.” Annual Staff Editorial Staff Editor-in-chief . Assistant Editor Athletic Editor . Snap-shot Editor Chronology . . . Humor .... Marjik Mattix Business Staff Easiness Manager Glenn McCoskey 1924 The Nixonia Nixon of the Past “It’s a struggling school hut I’m proud of what it has been. I’m proud that I went there, proud that I graduated there and I would be extremely proud if I could help in any way to build the new building they need so badly. Why, folks, it would Ik. the greatest thing the town could do. The speaker, a prosi erous looking man of jx-rhaps fifty years, turned to his companions. They were a small group of men and women or varying ages all looking at the school building. I was in the first graduating class; that was thirty-four years ago. Mr. Hardan was our professor. 1 have always lx en interested in the growth of old Nixon, as all gcxKl alumni should lie. “I graduated in 1(XX). spoke another man in the group. I have a girl in the graduating class this year, so I too have watched and tried to help its growth. I can claim a double interest. “The classes were held in one of the upper rooms of a two-story wood building in my day. resumed another speaker. “The professor held all the classes in one room where the rest of us were trying to study. We had only two years of high school then. He taught English, Latin, algebra, and botany to the Freshmen and history. English. Latin and geometry to the graduating class. Those were great days; I shall never forget them. “I went to high school when Mr. T. C Wampler was the professor,” said one of the women. I went to him too. said another, “and to Mr. L. O. Williams. Don’t you remember Hally Sours and how interested he was in athletics?” “Mr. Bradlv was professor after Mr. Williams. continued the sjx aker. “then Mr. Skinner. ‘ 1 went to school when Mr. Skinner taught. said one of the younger men. “Oh. I did too, said another of the women. “What fun we had then. Do you rememlier the day he left the room to go down to one of the grade rooms? When we heard him coming we held the door so he couldn't get in. He was so angry.” I rememlier it very well. returned the man, laughing. “He is at the head of the Junior High School in Decatur now. We had county meets then; I remember the year we went to Wajxdla. ()ur l oys won some of the contests in athletics. Then they also had contests in speaking and singing. It was about that time that the high school had some kind of a concert too, was it not? Or was that when Mr. Dewhearst was professor? 1924 The Nix o n i a “1 think it was when Mr. Dewhearst taught. We had a music teacher. Miss Hull from Clinton, who came once or twice a week to give us instruction in music. It was in his time that the new grade building was satrtcd. said the speaker resuming his story. It was the brick building which still stands. There were some very mischievous girls in my class. interrupted one of the women, who caused Mr. Skinner a great deal of trouble. I le never seemed to like them very well but one May dav changed it all. These girls made a very pretty May basket and lilled it with cake and candy and left it for him. He learned the names of the givers and his attitude toward them at once changed. He made a nice little talk to all of us; then passed apples. Our story teller took up his tale again. Mr. Rov Baker was the first professor in the new building. He had several new ideas many of which he carried out. )ne of them was that the average high school pupil graduated too young. He remedied this by keeping all pupils under the high school l ack one year. The high school occupied two rooms of the grade building. Mr. Johnson followed Mr. Baker. He was professor when they made it a four-year high school in 1916 and added three more teachers. I went to school then. mentioned a young man. We had a color rush when I was a freshman. The upi erclassmen awoke one morning to see the Fresh-man colors Hying from the water tower. In 1919 the orchestra was started with Mr. Xees. who is -ifill with us. as instructor. He has l een a great additif n to the school as well as a booster. The Cdee Club was formed in 1918. “The societies were formed in 1919. said another of the younger nieml ers. “They are composed each of half of the student body. These societies have carried through many interesting contests and programs. Yes. in T9 we started the Xixonia. Each graduating class since has published one. In 1920 Mr. Ijghtlxdy tcok up his duties here, lie was superintendent for two years; then Mr. Rumble came. In that year they built the new assembly. Mr. McConnell followed Mr. Rumble. He has been with us two years. finished our story teller turning to the youngest member of the group who seemed alxmt to speak. I have enjoyed hearing ti e History of Xixon Township High School as you remember it. he said. 1 am a memlier of the class of ’24. We too lire proud of what it has Iktii; we 1« vj it as you do and want to help l oost it as you have tried for the sake • f those who must yet graduate. They love it too and are willing to uphold its ideals and strive to make it a 1 letter and more progressive school each year.” Page 9 1924 The Nixonia The eyes of the listeners were smiling yet with a sort of wistful, far-away look. 'Phis was Youth speaking; Youth with its hope and gladness and unconquerable optimism! They too, had l een young—and Memories are at once a joy and a sadness. I sav. folks, the student suddently exclaimed, “you are intensely interested in Nixon students. W ould you care to have a copy of our Annual of 1924?” Quick were the replies and joyous. And as each of them received an Annual —the proof in black and white of the loyal work and high ideals of the Senior Class and of the underclassmen, with their aspirations for the coming years—we leave them to judge—as we leave you to judge—whether the students of Nixon High are upholding her noble traditions. The Alumni Association President.............................Kaki. L. Peterson icc-Prcsidcnt..........................Ki by Cray Secretary.................................W ALTER EST Treasurer..............................Gertrude Marsh Of the alumni of Nixon Township High School, the Alumni Association was founded. For we as alumni can no longer go hack to those happy school days; those davs are Ijevond recall. W e can onlv cherish those childhood days, spent in the little school house on the cross roads, as their impressions flit across our minimi s. We can no longer l e boys and girls in high school, except when fond memories of those days are recalled. But we can meet as the alumni, meet old classmates and friends, whose memories we hold dear. Here we can talk over events of days gone by and enjoy a social time together. This is the purpose of the Alumni As ociati n. to promote and foster those memories of school days. The Alumni Association may not mean as much to some of us now as it will in the days to ci me. For as the years pass by we will Ik. separated more and more. Alumni Class of 1918 Lola A. Emery. instructor--------------------- C. C. Gray. pharmacist________________________ W. H. Gray. hanker---------------------------- Clarence Kccle. civil service, married-------- Karl I,. Peterson. student-------------------- M. Mildred Savior. married. Mrs. Harry Goble Vern Shinneman. accountant, married----------- K. Fleet Summers, brakeman. married------------ _______________Mackinaw. Illinois ____________Tacoma, Washington _________________Weldon, Illinois __________________Weldon. Illinois ________________L’rbana. Illinois ________________Clinton, Illinois _________________Clinton, Illinois ________________Clinton. Illinois Paste 10 T II K N I X 0 N I A 1924 Class of 1919 Charles Adams. salesman, married----------------- Beatrice Bales. married, Mrs. Rex Garrett-------- Gladys Hunt, married. Mrs. W alter Marvel_________ Velda Hunt. married, Mrs. Elmer Mix______________ Ray Olson, ( 1. C. R. K. shops)------------------ Class of 1920 Ira Richardson. (First National Bank)____________ ()pal Emery. schoolteacher_______________________ Ernest Dickey. instructor________________________ Florence McKown, married. Mrs. Vern Shinneman Clarence Galaway. farmer, married_________________ Class of 1921 Florence Baker. married. Mrs. Clarence Galaway___ Lois Ennis, married, Mrs. Elmo Galaway____________ Ruby Gray, at home_______________________________ Sarah Montgomery. (garment factory)______________ W’m. Montgomery, farmer___________________________ Paul Peterson. farmer, married___________________ Ollie Roben, nurse_______________________________ Cora Swearingen, married. Mrs. Harry Clifton_____ Class of 1922 Edna Baker, student_______________________________ Verneda Glenn. schoolteacher_____________________ Opal Gray, schoolteacher_________________________ Gertrude Marsh. schoolteacher____________________ Maree Marsh, married, Mrs. R. A. Lynn____________ Don Mire, (Staley’s Mfg. Co.), married___________ Clara Parr. assistant jjostmistress______________ Leona Kolien. student____________________________ Voyle Roberts, farmer, married____________________ Cra Shearer. schoolteacher_______________________ Ethel Smith, nurse________________________________ Bloomington, Illinois ------Weldon. Illinois ------Kenney. Illinois -----DeLand. Illinois ______Clinton. Illinois --Springfield. Illinois _______Lanes. Illinois _____Mc.Wabb. Illinois _______Clinton, Illinois ______DeLand. Illinois ______Del .and. Illinois -------Hettick, Illinois ______Weldon. Illinois _______Clinton. Illinois ______Weldon. Illinois ______Weldon. Illinois ------Decatur, Illinois ------DeLand, Illinois ______Cleveland. Ohio _______Mama. Illinois ______Weldon. Illinois ______Weldon. Illinois __________Gary. Indiana ______Decatur. Illinois ______Weldon. Illinois Crhana. Illinois -Maroa. Illinois Weldon. Illinois Decatur. Illinois Pag II m 1 9 2 4 The Nixonia Ci.ass of 1923 Howard Burton, farmer____________________________________________Weldon, Illinois Pearl Conover, schoolteacher-------------------------------------Weldon. Illinois Manila Danison. schoolteacher------------------------------------Weldon. Illinois Ava Ennis. schoolteacher----------------------------------------Weldon. Illinois Cleo Long, at home.................................-.............Weldon. Illinois Corwin Miller, student....................................... Bloomington. Illinois Sylvia Mire, (garment factory)-----------------------------------Clinton. Illinois Ada Perkins, married. Mrs. Morris McKown-------------------------Weldon. Illinois Lucile Redding, married. Mrs. Fred McKown------------------------Decatur. Illinois Marie Shinneman. schoolteacher-----------------------------------Weldon. Illinois Owen Tilbury. (Cable Piano Co.)----------------------------- Bloomington. Illinois Lela Wise, at home.................-............-.................Weldon. Illinois Walter West, at home---------------------------------------------Weldon. Illinois K. L. P.. ’IS. •Has been a member of the Alumni Association for a year or more. •Tart Two Nixon of The Present 1924 T HE N I X 0 N I A Front Row- Mr. Fvllenwider. Miss Smith. Mr. Dressier. Back Row—Mr. Marsh. Dr. Marvel. Mr. Bailsback. Mr. Graham. Our Hoard In grateful recognition of what Our Board has done for us. we must here acknowledge our sincere appreciation. It is our deprivation that they are no longer as a whole to direct the policy of a school which has l een maintained through their honest efforts as an educational center of first standing. Their endeavor has always lieen to secure the best teachers, to promote the interests of the students in all of their activities. We wish to express our appreciation to those who have understood our situation and who have used their jx wers to remedy the conditions which have l een pointed out bv the State Department of Education. We hold no ill-feeling toward those who have upheld our former Board of Education and express only our regret that those in the right were in minority. . It is our sincerest hojn. that Weldon will not continue in the retrogressive path which they have chosen to take in this situation, and to maintain a spirit of friendliness between the community and its school. In their ambition to erect a new High School in demand to the needs of the boys and girls they were thwarted, not by the hand of Fate as some would think, but by those who. deprived of an education, would deny the same to the young men and women of today and would send the 1� ys and girls from their community that it might become a home for the old and feeble, the aged and crablied. Page it T ii E Nix o nia Our Faculty 1924 Miss Grktciibn Langdon French, Physiology. Physiography Hamilton College, Lexing-ton, Kentucky 11-1 A I.ANC.no Xevillf. Latin. Mathematics Smith College. Northampton. Massachusetts l u r 15 - CLASSES 1924 The Nixonia Seniors Colors..................................Grkkn and Whitk Flower............................Lilies ok the Valley Motto.............................Gladly Will We Learn C)ffickrs President................................Earle Hunt ’iee-President......................Ethel Meredith Secretory and Treasurer..................Loraine Olson 1‘aledietorian...........................Altha Rainey Salutatorian.....................Marjorie Fullenwider Adviser..................................Miss Langdon Class Poem We leave thee now. dear Nixon High, To go where larger fields may lie; We have learned to love our teachers and the school. And always tried to keep their every rule. Our motto we have tried to keep. That the way might not Ik so steep; To those who’ve helped us travel thus in life. ( ur thoughts will often roam and help us through the strife. We have reached the goal that scented so far. Which appealed to us as a guiding star; But still there is a higher mark to gain. If we could our aspirations attain. Though there are memories that we hold dear. We are glad we have reached the end of the year; While separation brings a tinge of sadness, )ur past achievements are a source of gladness. Elda De Spain. The Nix o n i a 1924 Elsa Bkbie L. A. A. (1-2-3-4). Pawana Club (3). Dramatic Club (2). French Club (3-4). N’ixola Society (1-2-3-4). Glee Club 1-2-3-4). Quartette (1). Sextette (2). Operetta (3-4). Class Play (3-4). Her ('rescuer is as sun shine. Kijia De Spain Transferred from Ellsworth. Alethenae Society (4). Glee Club (4). Class Play (4), Class Poem (4). Her virtues are many, her faults very feu II'hen Eldo's your friend, you've one that's true. Emma Dickey L. A. A. (1-2-3-4), Pawana Club (3). Dramatic Club (2). French Club (3-4). Latin Club (2-3), N'ixola Society 1-2-3-4). Glee Club (i-2-3-4). Class Play (3-4). Hoxe mueh to he prized and esteemed is a friend. On whom we ean always with safety defend. Lewis Kuwakiis— ' .etc L. A A. (1-2-3-4). Football (3-4). N'ixola Society (1-2-3-4), Minstrel (2). Class Play (4). .1 man of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrou's. Pane 70 19 2 4 The N i x o nia Akth I K En nis— Shifty L. A. A. (1-2-3-4). Football (4). Track (1-2). Alcthcnac Society (1-2-3-4). Dramatic Club (2). French Club (3-4). Minstrel (3-4). Class Play (4). .1 friendly heart with many a friend. Lack a Foote L. A. A. (1-2-3-4). Pawana Club (3). Nixola Society (1-2-3-4). Latin Club (2- 3) . Dramatic Club (2). French Club (3- 4) . Glee Club (1-2-3-4). Operetta (4) Secretary and Treasurer Class (3). Secretary and Treasurer Latin Club (2). N ice President French Club (3). Class Play (4). Class Historian (4). If silence were golden, then I a Croesus would he. M AkJOKIK F ULI.E N V I HER L. A. A. (1-2-3 4). Basketball (1-2-3-4). Pawana Club (3), Alcthenae Society (1-2-3-4). French Club (3-4). Latin Club (2-3), Orchestra (2-3-4). Glee Club (2-3-4). Operetta (3-4). Secretary and Treasurer Class (1), Vice President Class (3). President French Club (3). Vice President Latin Club (2). President Dramatic Club (2). Secretary and Treasurer Glee Club (3 4). High School Play (3). Class Play (3-4). Assistant Editor-in-Chief N’ixonia (4). Salutatorian (4). The best goods come in s:r.a'l packages. Fijaxcks Gala wav—' Shorty L. A. A. (1-2-3 4). Basketball (1-2-3-4). Pawana Club (3). Alethcnae Society (1-2-3-4). French Club (3-4). Dramatic Club (2). Glee Club (1-2-3-4). Operetta (3-4). Treasurer L. A. A. (3). Vice President Alcthcrac (3). Vice President Glee Club (1). Vice President Class (2). High School Play (1-3). Class Play (3-4), Humor Editor Nixonia (4). Rare com pound of ability, frolic, and fun. Page 20 The N i x o n i a 1924 Opal Gef.k L. A. A. (1-2 3-4). Basketball (1-2-3-4). Pawana Club (3). Nixola Society (1-2-3-4), l.c Cerclc Francais (3-4). Dramatic Club (2). Glee Club (1-2-3-4). Operetta (3-4), Captain Basketball (1-2). High ScIuk)I Play (3). Class Play (3-41. Snap Shot Editor (4). To love ond be loved is the greatest happiness in existence. Roy Geer L. A. A. (1-2-3-4). Basketball (2). Track (2) . A let hen ae Society (1-2-3-4). Operetta (3-4), Orchestra (2-3-4). Minstrel (3-4). Boys’ Glee Club (1-2-4). High School Play (3). Class Plav (3-4). Class Will (4). Not to knote him is to argue yourself unknown. Earle Hunt L. A. A. ( 1-2-3-4). Basketball (1-2-3-4). Football (3-4). Track (1-2-3). Aicthenac Society (1-2-3-4). Dramatic Club (2). Boys’ Glee Club (1-2-4). Operetta (3-4). Orchestra (1-2-3-4). Minstrel (3-4). All Star Forward on Second Team County Tournament (1). All Star Forward on Second Team District Tournament (3). All Star Forward in Kenney Invitational Tournament (4), All Star Forward on First Team District Tournament (4). Captain Baseball (2). Captain Football (3-4). President Senior Class (4). High School Play (3). Class Play (4). Sport Editor Xixonia (4). President's Address (4). The world knotes nothing of its greatest men. Lucile Hunt L. A. A. (1-2-3-4), Nixola Society (1-2-3-4). Dramatic Club (2). Latin Club (2-3). French Club (3-4), Glee Club (1-2-3-4). Orchestra (1-2-3-4). Girls’ Quartette (1). Spring Concert (1). Orchestra Recital (3). Assembly Pianist (2). President Orchestra (I). President Class (1). President Glee Club (3-4), Vice President Latin Club (3) . Class Play (3-4). Artistic to her finger tips Artistic as to clothes. A truer friend or eheerfuUer Xobody knotes. Page 21 192 4 = The Nixonia Makjie Mattix L. A. A. (1-2-3-4). Basketball (12-3-4). Alethenae Society (1-2-3-4). Dramatic Club (2). Cilec Club (1-2-3-4), Operetta (3-4). Vice President Glee Club (3), Class Play (3-4), Calendar (4). Her very frowns arc fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are. Gi.kxn McCoxkev— Dover L. A. A. (1-2-3-4). Basketball (1-2-3-4). Football (3-4), Track (1-2). Alethenae Society (1-2-3-4), Latin Club (2-3), Dramatic Club (2). Boys' Glee Club (1-2), Orchestra (2-3). Minstrel (3-4). Operetta (3-4), Treasurer of Alethenae (1). Vice President Class (1). President Class (2). Captain Track (2). Captain Basketball (3). All Star Guard on Second Team County Tournament (1). All Star Guard on First Team County Tournament (3-4), Honorable Mention County Tournament (2). High School Play (3), Class Play (3-4), Business Manager Nixonia (4). hold my opinions. Co thou and do likewise. Ethel Meredith L. A. A. (1-2-3-4), Alethenae (1-2-3-4), French Club (3-4). Dramatic Club (2). Latin Club (2-3). Glee Club (3-4). N ice President Class (4). Secretary Alethenae (4). Class Play (4). Though quiet by nature, she's brim full of fun IIer happy smiles many friends hare. won. Page 22 T HE N I X O N I A 192 4 Lokai.sk Olson L. A. A. (1-2-3-4), Basketball (1-2-3-4). Pawana Club (3), Xixola Society (1-2-3-4). French Club (3-4). Latin Club (2-3). Glee Club (1-2-3-4). Operetta (3-4). Secretary and Treasurer Class (4). Class Play (3-4), Class Historian (4). . Ihvays huffy, always (jay. . Ilways laugh illy the live long day. Altiia Rainey L. A. A. (1-2-3-4). Xixola Society (1-2-3-4). Latin Club (2-3). Dramatic Club (2). French Club (3-4), Glee Club (1-2-3-4). Operetta (4). Secretary and Treasurer Class (2). Secretary L. A. A. (2). President Latin Club (2). Secretary and Treasurer French Club (3). President Xixola Society (4). High School Play (3). w Class Play (3-4). Fditor-in-Chicf Xixoiiia (4), Valedictorian (4). . I It ha's sweetness has endeared her to her fellow students, while her wonderful seltolarshif has won for her the same regard from her teachers. Roy Wilson— ll’oodv” L. A. A. (1-2-3-4), Football (3-4). Aletbenae Society (1-2-3-4), Boys’ Glee Club (1-2-4). Operetta (3-4), Minstrel (3-4), Class Play (4). I frofess not talking. Only this, let each man do his best. Mii.iirkii Baker Mildred belonged to the Class of 21. We welcome her as a graduate of '24. as her Senior year was cut short by illness. She has the loveliest com flexion. This silent rear of lilies and roses. Page 23 1924 The Nixonia Class History Time: A Night in Spring. 1928. Place: A dark attic f a college dormitory. Characters: Two former girls of '24 searching in a trunk for costumes to Ik used for a college play. They are groping excitedly about hv candle light. I.oraine: “Do you rememlier. Laura. al out five years ago. when we made these dainty, beruffled frocks for the Junior-Senior Banquet hack at Nixon High.' Laura: Yes. 1 do. It was a sweet, old-fashioned party we attended that night. Now we arc going to use our old-fashioned gowns for the big play tomorrow night. We must hurry in order to he at the dress rehearsal in fifteen minutes. I.oraine: “What’s this liook? Well, it is my Nixon High memory Ixjok with pictures and history of our Senior Class of 1( 24.” Laura: “Let’s snatch a minute to peek at the faces of our classmates of ’24. We were the largest graduating class ever leaving those memorable balls. Loraine: “Here it tells of our Freshman year. Thirty of us assembled the first morning of our high school career, not knowing where to go nor what to do. Laura: “Let’s see. Lucilc Hunt was our President; Glenn McConkey, Vice-President; and Altha Rainey, Secretary and Treasurer. Loraine: “This is an account of the April Fools Party. That was a great joke to play on the upi cr classes. We ordered the hamburgers and buns and carried lunch boxes to school that day. Oh! the surprised looks on the Seniors’ countenances. Everyone followed Mrs. Adkins home to get some food. Laura: Shades of old memories! Here are two pictures of our much worshipped heroes, Farlc Hunt and Glenn McConkey. They were the two most famous basket shooters in central Illinois. Loraine: “Sophomore year! Do you rememlier the wonderful forwards we had on the girls’ lwisketball team? That was the year the hoys won the county tournament. Earle won it by making a long shot in the five minutes over-time. Laura: “Glenn McConkey. Frances Galawav, and Marjorie Fullenwider were our Sophomore officers. Mr. Jordan coached the basketball team and acted as our class adviser. Loraine: “Oh. there is the Dramatic Club. Didn’t everyone work hard to he in the club? One of our Sophomores was President.” Laura: “But our fun l egan when we were Juniors. Margaret Miller was in our class then and was President. The Vice-President was Marjorie Fullenwider and the Secretary. Laura Foote. We gave a Junior play that year. It was a spooky affair with those Hallowe’en ghosts and black cats. Loraine: “But how we did plan for the Junior-Senior Banquet. Miss Jones was our adviser. We worked day and night to dress those sixty paper dolls. Could you forget it ?’’ Patft 24 The Nix o n i a 1924 Laura: “It was 1i!:c an enchanted garden wtih Spring flowers, apple blossoms. roses, and a play-like fountain.” Loraine: The next Fall, we returned to Xixon as Seniors. What a thrill it was! We asked Miss Langdon to he our adviser and started at once on our campaign to raise five hundred dollars for a year lx ok. Didn't that seem a huge task ? Laura: “Our first party was the Kid Party. Eighty guests were entertained at the I fall with every kind of game and race. We started our party with a grand march and Virginia reel. Dr. Marvel read a telegram from Santa Claus to his Xixon lx)vs and girls telling them that they would have to work mighty hard to raise the Xixonia funds. loraine: ”1 rememl er we decorated with corn stalks and made orange j a])er drops for all the lights. The girls brought doughnuts and the Ijoys furnished apples. We were very proud of our first attempt at money-raising.” Laura: “Hut our most successful enterprise was the Christmas Bazaar. The girls each embroidered one piece of fancy work and some donated other ribbon articles, dolls, and home-made goodies. We even had embroidered pieces given to us by outsiders. ()ur mothers came at five o’clock with chicken pies and creamed jx tatos. prepared to help us with the supper. The memliers of the Parent-Teachers' club donated salads and pies for our supper and we were so grateful for their help.” Loraine: They offered to vote on presenting us with a certain gift of money, but we thought the grade lioys and girls needed their assistance more than we.” Laura: “Here is what 1 want most to look at. The wonderful Senior Play! Nineteen of us were in “The End of the Rainbow.” And. Oh. the crowd! Over three hundred came to see our play. We had to go to the church for extra chairs. Some of the Juniors went for us in the emergency. That was such fun to have all nineteen graduates in the play. Loraine: “These are accounts of all the trips we used to take to see our basketball boys play in the tournaments. They were always getting on the all-star teams.” Laura: It would take all night to recount our many achievements in scholarship. music and dramatics. And besides, we have only five minutes to make that rehearsal at the theater.” Loraine: “You take the costumes. I’ll put the Itook away and follow with the light.” ’ � « « 25 192 4 The N i x o nia As Wa Shall Be (It is an evening in May. 1944. Senator Lewis Edwards of Washington is endeavoring to tune in on some of his former Xixon classmates. This is the twentieth anniversary of the graduation of the Class of '24. Mr. Arthur Knnis. a noted capitalist and coffee ship| er of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has secured connection with the Senator for the celebration. Likewise Rear Admiral Rov Wilson. I nited States Wavy, from his ship, the Darling Fleet, is prepared to converse with the two former gentlemen regarding old Xixon.) A very lovely voice speaks carefully and slowly: ‘‘And-Peter-Rahhit-ran-after-the-ugly-Duck-ling ! My ! - How-the-feat her s- did-flv-as- Peter - Rabbit-sent-the - Duck- hng-scurrv-ing-be-neath theH arn-yard-fence! Roy: My word! If it isn't Marjie Mattix telling l� ed-time stories! I hear her quite frequently over the radio, broadcasting from station Il-U-X-T. Ah. you there, old Senor Ennis? How's the coffee game and all those South American senoritas? Seems to me you like them pretty well, the way you forget your old friends.” Art: Well. I do owe apologies, hut I exj ect to fix up everything when I get up to the States, which will he within the next two months. Hello. Senator! Can you hear us? The Senator is to he in on this party tonight; I guess 1 told you. ilson, you ought to have the dope on most of the old hunch, having been stationed at Great Lakes last year.” Roy: Dope. I'll say I have. Say, hoys, you surely missed it not lieing with me there in Chicago. Saw Erma Dickey in the Follies of 1944. Her name flashed night after night on the great white way. And say. Art. you stay away from the white way.— with your weakness along that line. You'd lie lost. Earle Hunt has just divorced his third wife and the alimony is a lx ut to break him up. However, he enjoys a large income as official candy taster in the largest candy kitchen in Chicago.” Art: I don’t think I’ll meet the same fate j oor Hunt did. And do you know where Frances Galaway is? I haven’t heard anything of her since ’24.” Lew: Why. yes. I saw her on my last trip to Europe. She is traffic cop on the big bridge.’’ Art: Which one?” Lew: The bridge that Laura Foote built across the Atlantic Ocean. That was a wonderful idea and Laura made a fortune superintending the job. I saw another one of our old classmates in London. Loraine Olson is driving a hearse there. And she is a S| ecdy hearse driver, too. Art: “Say. boys, Marjorie Fullenwider was in Rio de Janeiro last week with a big circus. I nearly died laughing when I saw her as a barehack rider. But. Roy. you ought to know more news than Senator and I.” Page 26 The Nixonia 1924 Hoy: “Yes. I was just going to tell you that Altha Rainey is operating a hot dog stand in the center of Siberia. And Mildred Baker has sung her way to fame in Naples with an Italian Grand Opera Company.” Lew: “What ever liecame of 0| al Geer?” Roy: “ pal has settled down on a coon farm near Argenta and is |� erfectly content to let the rest of the world go by.” Lew: 1 had a letter the other day from Glenn McConkey. lie has won ixrpetual notoriety as editor of W hiz Bang! You remember lie got his experience in high school, as business manager of the Nixonia.” Roy: I saw Klsa Bebie acting as dress model at Marshall Field's. I often drop around to see her when in the windy city. And sometimes 1 manage to see Lucille Hunt. She is piloting the R. C.-l4 Mail Plane from Chicago to New York and is making record trips every day.” Art: “What is Roy Geer doing?” Lew: “W ell I heard lie is President of the Anti-Pop and Cider League and is sleuthing Ikm lleggers during spare time.” Art: 1 have a better one than that. Klda De Spain is conducting a school for Hottentots in Africa.” Lew: I hate to break up the party, Ik vs. but I have to dictate a five hour speech to my secretary before tomorrow. It's about the League of Nations Bill I just succeeded in passing through Congress.” Roy: “And 1 must go up on deck and find Kthel Meredith and her husband. 1 promised lo play a few hands of Mali Jongg with them tonight. They're making the Mediterranean tour for the eleventh time. Kthel is married to a French nobleman. whom she nut during her visit to Paris.” Art: Well, that gives me enough to think about until I see you in the near future. 1 always thought we had a bunch to l e proud of and after reviewing the records made by the Class of ‘24. 1 am more than ever certain of the fact. Good night, fellows. Lew and Roy: “So long! rage 27 19 2 4 The X i x o nia Last Will and Testament We. the nonentities designated collectively as the class of nineteen twenty-four of the Xixon Township High School of Weldon. DeWitt C ounty. Illinois, of the United States of America, lmt more commonly known to underclassmen as “lucky stiffs,“ being of solid cranial structure and of disposing oblivion, and being minded of the certainty of death, or worse, at the hands of the “cruel, cruel world.” do hereby—although, notwithstanding, nevertheless devise, multigraph, and aver this, our East Will and Detriment, hereby annuling. exterminating, and obliterating all wills at any time heretofore made by us. I. W e give, devise, and liequeath to its doubtful fate and the discretion of future generations, this school which, with the minor assistance of the faculty, we have controlled and run for so many months. We give, devise, and liequeath the combined popularity of the class to the official Knockers Klub of Weldon, who exerted untiring efforts in apprehending, disclosing, and thwarting all dangerous characters, and disreputable conditions, that our Ijoard. our faculty, and our student body, have harbored and shielded in our heart of hearts; we do hereby most whole-heartedly commend, extol, and endorse each and every one of you to the Avernian depths. With this loving lie-quest, we extend our sincere wishes that your thirst for perpetual publicity may eventually be apjicased. We give, devise and bequeath to Frances Fleming, the biggest thing as a whole our class can give. Altha Rainey’s stand-in with the faculty. We give, devise, and bequeath to Glen Tilbury, Glenn McConkey’s sterling quality as a bluffer of 57 varieties, that he may be able to earn his future A's without working. We give, devise, and liequeath to the Freshman class, the rattles in Loraine ( 1 son’s Ford. We give, devise, and bequeath to Vaughn Edwards, Earle Hunt’s ability as a star basketball player. We give, devise, and liequeath to Ernest Baker. Ethel Meredith’s drawl, with the proviso that he use it only when he has something to say in a hurry. We give, devise, and liequeath to Charlotte Barclay, the austerity, poise and dignity of Roy Wilson. We give, devise, and liequeath to Blanche Crow. Mildred Baker’s eyes, with the understanding that she examine, test, and determine why said optics won’t liehave. We give, devise, and liequeath to Viola Rolierts, Lewis Edwards' feet to keep her in good standing with the faculty. We give, devise, and liequeath to Harry Wise, Elda De Spain’s aureate locks on the condition that he never has them marcelled, washed, or waved under any circumstances. We give, devise, and liequeath to Willard Gift, the noble physiognomy of Elsa Bebie, together with any miscellaneous wads of chewing gum it may contain at the time of said transaction. Page 28 The Xix o n i a 1924 We give, devise, and liequeath to Lena Beliie. Frances Galawav’s permanent wave, on the proviso that she never use Staconih or any other so-called hair |H� lish on it. We give, devise, and l eqiieath to the junk man. the tuha. which Roy Geer has used to disturb the assembly the past year. We give, devise, and bequeath to Mildred Peterson. Marjie Mattix’s originality to lie used in manufacturing, acquiring, and ex) nunding a new set of jokes to puil off in physics class in lieu of her old stand-bys. We give, devise, and l equeath to Keith Roberts, the comb which Marjorie Fullenwidcr has used for the past four years. We give, devise, and l cqueath to Carol Adams, the name Shifty.” which Arthur Knnis has carried through his high school days. We give, devise, and liequeath to Jeannette Rhodes. Lucile Hunt’s dramatic ability. We give, devise, and liequeath to one of “the twins” Laura F xite’s modest ways. We give, devise, and liequeath to any Freshman who wishes to claim them. Opal Geer’s Democracy class giggles. We give, devise, and liequeath to Kathryn Long, Krma Dickey’s ability to Ik good during school hours. We give, devise, and liequeath to our dear. dear, cherished faculty,—the gate. We hereby denominate Andrew Gump as Executor of this, our Last Will and Detriment, and request, implore, and demand that he lie not required to furnish liail. IX WITNESS WIIEKEC)F: We have hereuixin made our marks this 26th day of May. Anno Domini Nineteen twenty-four. CLASS OF NINETEEN TWENTY-FOL’R OF THE XIXOX TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL OF WELDON. DEWITT COUNTY. ILL. By Roy Geer. Testator. In the presence of: Axnk Iniass, Andrew Gump. We. whose apiiellations are scrawled hereon, do hereby falsify that the foregone implement, consisting of twenty-four had breaks was declared by Roy Geer, the Testator, in our hearing and within earsight of each and every one of us. to lie the Last Will and Detriment of the Class of 1924 of Nixon Township High School. ct cetera and ditto, and was signed by said Roy Geer in our presence and in the presence of each of us. and we. at his inquest and in his presence and also in the presence of each other, signed the same as detesting evidence. Anne Iniass, Andrew Gump. Payc 29 Front Row -Frances Fleming. Lotus Hunt. Pauline Marvel. Rack Row—Nora Bennett, Philip Foote. Kenneth McConkev. (ilen Tillmrv. The Nix o n i a 1924 The Jolly Juniors Tliis is station X. T. II. S. broadcasting the annual report of the Junior Class. This brilliant class of nine memliers bad traversed without serious difficulty the rocky road of education for two years and embarked on Sc| teml er third for vheir third year journey with fresh enthusiasm and ambition. First, they insured themselves against all obstacles bv selecting enterprising officers. Kenneth McConkey, President; Frances Fleming. Vice-President; and Pauline Marvel. Secretary and Treasurer. Seven of their meml ers heljjed to make “The Gypsy Rover. the operetta, a success. Leading parts were taken by five of their stars. On Hallowe’en eve the Juniors were royally entertained at a masked party by the Freshmen. Sumptuous refreshments and a delightful time proved this class to Ik capable hosts. Pressed by financial needs the |ierscvcring Juniors held a candy sale at a banquet for the basketball Imivs given by the Parent-Teachers’ Association. All candy records were broken lx th by generosity and receipts. ()n April 19. the dramatic achievements of this sterling class were delightfully displayed in a coniedv, All a Mistake. All their members participated, helping to make this a glorious success. Variety was given to this performance by die extraordinary entr’actes. Ruth Fullenwider gave a reading and the girls quartette played several selections which were greatly enjoyed by the audience. Our famous cornetist, Donald Gray, proved his worth by several musical numbers. All in all. this was the most brilliant affair of the season. The Juniors furnish five of the most valuable musicians in the school orchestra and band. They also contribute several husky athletes to the basketball team and football squad, one of them lieing honored by a place on the second all-star basketl all team of the district. An elalmrate hanuuct was given to the Seniors in the latter part of May. Lovely decorations, clever favors, excellent program, and a delectable banquet marked the evening me of the high | oints in high school history. Much of their success was due to the class adviser who seconded every effort with goodly counsel and trustworthy advice. This is the class that has won fame. By the merits of every lad and lass. W hen to the outer world they pass They’ll leave an everlasting name. 'Phis is station X. T. 11. S. signing off on June 1. 1924 until September 1. 1924. Patic 31 Front Row - Carl Conn. Harry Wise. Lewis Peacock, Wayne King. Lester Baker. Keith Rol)erts, Kenneth Thurber, Vaughn Edwards. Middi.K Row—Jeanette Rhodes. Gladys Peterson, Maliel Glasgow, Xaunii Rhodes. Back Row Margaret Burton. Viola Rolierts. L'la Whitehead. Helen Baker, Vera Baker. Lena Bebie. Stella Swearingen. Lela Rose-man, Margaret Carr, Mildred Peterson. Kathryn Long, Ruth Dressier. J The Nix o n i a 192 4 Class History of Sophomores When you see us promenading the halls, our heads up, chins tilted—forgive us. Dignity is the only means by which we can demonstrate our great happiness and relief of having passed the Freshman stage. Running about in a care-free, lightheaded manner would he most unimpressive. And. besides, what could the Freshmen resort to? Next year we shall be wholesome, common-sense Juniors and as Seniors we ho| e t � rival even the graduates of P 24. We're arriving, old Nixon. W e intend t«� do big things for you in a big way. In 10JJ we entered Nixon, the largest class ever enrolled in any Freshman class. Although we have lost a numl cr of our members we have been fortunate in getting some new Sophomores this vear from other schools. W e have just reached the half-way mark of our high school career. As we Sophomores look back ujxin our first two years, we find that we have made a fairly creditable showing in our school work and activities. W e have cause to he proud of two members of our class for their splendid basketball record. They are Vaughn Edwards and Lewis Peacock. In the contest for prizes offered bv the Senior and Junior classes for selling play tickets, we gave the Freshmen a close run for their money, losing only by a narrow margin. These contests promoted class spirit and courtesy. Keith Roberts is the Sophomore President; Lela Roseman, the Vice-President and Ula Whitehead. Secretary and Treasurer. )ur class purse for the year book was filled by two candy sales and a Lakery sale. On Hallowe'en we held a class party, inviting the Seniors for our guests of honor. Half in earnest, half in fun, we are going through school with our motto, “W ith the rojies of the past we will ring the bells of the future. - ... , . Page 33 Front How Carl Shinneman. Wavne Meredith, Colin DeSjxiin. Fletcher McConnell. W alter Dressier. Second Row Dorothy Delamere, Irene Smith. Doris Delamcre, Thelma Glenn, Alwilda Redding. Bernice Behie. Pearl Long. Grace Goken, Vada Goken. Third Row—Willard Gift. Carol Adams, Jessie Baker, Laura Barclay. Charlotte Barclay. Cecil Quinn. Eileen Fleming. Margaret Railsback. FocrTII Row—James Long. Ross Twist. Russell Fullenwider. Miss Langdon. adviser. The Nix o n i a 1924 Class History of Freshmen In tlu tall of 1923 X. T. II. S. was blessed hv the arrival of thirty-one enthusiastic lads and lasses who donned the name of Freshmen. Not many days elapsed before this peppy aggregation held a meeting and made known, by their choice of officers, that they |X)ssessed wisdom as well as vigor. Colin I)e Spain. President. Margaret Railshack. Vice-President. Kileeti Fleming. Secretary, and Fletcher McConnell, treasurer, made up their cabinet. The Freshmen further asserted themselves by selecting Miss I Ida Langdon for adviser. In order to display their artistic tastes the class agreed on maroon and gold for colors; American Beauty Rose for class flower; and “We Can. We Must. We Will. for motto. Being the first class to take up social duties, the Freshmen entertained their Junior friends at a Hallowe'en party held at the home of Russell Fullenwider. Guests came masked, lively games were played, and suitable refreshments were indulged in. Becoming serious, the meml ers of this novel class put their heads together and planned money making schemes. A successful candy and pop-corn sale brought in goodly receipts. At Christmas time the Freshmen busied themselves with the cracking of black walnuts, which were taken to ()maha and sold by Miss Langdon at substantial prices. The coni| ensation from this venture so replenished the class treasury that the Freshmen were able to retire from active business life. In the spring the Seniors generously offered a five dollar prize to the class. Freshman or Sophomore, selling the most tickets to the Senior play. The Freshmen took to their heels, tirelessly canvassing the entire community. They cunningly employed clever schemes and devices and then breathlessly awaited the ultimatum. It was very satisfactory and five more dollars were added to the already fat budget. The Freshmen feel that their first year of high school career has l� een well worth while. They are reputed to Ik the peppiest, liveliest and most enthusiastic assemblage in school. They owe a great deal of their success and prosj erity to their capable adviser and to the splendid cooj eration of the entire class. Page 35 E kET- mi ■j vn iNTFR SPOILT 1924 The Nixonia Front Row—Tilbury. Hunt. Captain K. McConkey. Foote. G. McConkey. Rack Row—Smith. Peacock. Coach Shaw, Kdwards. Fullenwider. Long. Basketball C (iach Shaw started on the 1924 basketball schedule with three veterans on the team. 'Pile schedule for this year was the heaviest ever played by Xixon. Some of the best teams in central Illinois were met. including Villa Grove, Rellflower. Sax-brook. W'avnesville. Methany and LeKoy. Out of a total of thirty-two games. X. T. II. S. lost eleven. The Purple and Gold basket-tossers tallied 555 ] oints to 455 by opjKuients. 'Phe line-up for the first seven games was: Hunt and Long, forwards. Captain K. McConkey. center guard. McConkey and Foote, guards. Tilbury, star forward, was unable to participate in the early games of the season, due to injuries received last year. n I)eccml er X. X. T. II. S. xvas invited to Kenney, along with Wapella and W’avnesville. to take j� rt in a tournament. Phe team had lieen greatly strengthened by Tilbury, who was now able to play again. The tournament was given a good send-off when W'avnesville was laid low. 21 to 14. Coach Shaw’s protegees again sprung a surprise by heating the Wapella aggregation. 27 to S. Captain K. .McConkey and Hunt were selected on the All-Star team. January 19 and 20. Xixon went to Clinton, a possible winner, to enter the County Tournament. W’avnesville and Weldon were heavy favorites, but the do|� e was upset. Clinton coming out on top. Tilbury, at forward, and McConkey Pane 38 The Nix on i a 1924 brothers, at guard, were Nixon's stars. ( . McConkey and I ilbury were named on the All-Star team. Atom the middle of February our team was again strengthened hv the eligibility of Monkman. “Dick” tcx k Footes place at center. Although he was small, he was able to out jump many of his taller opponents. Then came the gala week. March 6. 7. 8. X. T. H. S. journeyed to Decatur m play in the District tournament. Mere our team made a splendid showing, upsetting all the dope buckets in town. As we had the lightest team in the tournament. not much was expected of us. La I Mace fell easily to the tune of - to Xiantic was the next victim, losing 25 to 6. In the semi-finals X . I. H. S. met I lenient, strong favorite for the championship. I here may have lieen three or tout people in Decatur who thought we would win this game, but no one heard them av so. Weldon humbled the Bcment crew. 15 to 12. We then entered the finals. Nixon and the strong Bethanv team fought out the affair and when the smoke and chaos of battle cleared away. Bethany was found to have won 21 to 19. t.rcat was the excitement over town and very pleasing were the results to everyone here at home. Throughout the tournament the work of Hunt ami Monkman was a feature, although all of the toys performed with credit. Monkman rang up twelve field goals and six free tosses for a total of thirty points. He was third high ]x int man of the tournament. Hunt brought the onlookers to a startling awakening with nineteen field goals and four tree tosses for a total of forty-two points. He was high ]M int man of the tournament. In the All-Star selection. Hunt was placed on the first team and Captain K. McConkey on the second. The Schedule OPPONENTS IS N. T. II 15 11 16 24 14 12 10 19 22 11 15 Kkknky Invitational Toirnament OPPONENTS N. T. II 14 21 Waix-lla 8 27 13 2 32 19 10 16 12 15 Argenta 14 28 1924 The Nixonia County Tournament Clinton___________________________________________ 10 20 Waynesville ______________________________________27 IS Kenncv__________________________________1__________13 31 Clinton ___________________________________________ 15 13 Waynesville_______________________________________ 22 20 Fanner City-. 16 21 Mansfield____________________________________ 13 21 rgentn -------------------- ..._______________ 10 13 Waynesville _________________________________ 11 18 Villa Grove. _ _ . 24 18 Downs ______1........................ _ 13 15 l.cRov _ 24 13 Wapefla__ ________ ____ _. -.-14 22 Cistio___ , .__ __________ 9 8 Kenney___________________________________________ 35 13 ( The last two games were played by the second team) I )istrict Tourna m knt La Place_____________________________ . . 5 29 Xian tic_______ . 6 25 Bemerit_____ _ . _ 12 15 Bethany_____ _____ 21 p I otal ------------------------------------- 455 555 The members of the team wish to express their sincere thanks to the School hoard and tans of Weldon. We think we have put our town “on the map as a team to he feared and not easily beaten. During the basketball vear of 23-’24, our souad was composed of many players, all worthy of note. Earle Hunt, senior, played his fourth year at left forward. He played in all of the games and was high point scorer of the team this year. He was also high point scorer of the District Tournament and was placed on the first All-Star team there. Earle has placed his last high school contest and will Ik great I v missed by X. T. H. S. Glenn McConkey. senior, played his fourth year at left guard, lie also placed in every game on the schedule, lie was placed on the first All-Star team at the County Tournament. Glenn's place at guard will he hard to fill next year. Piit r 40 The Nix o n i a 1924 Kenneth McConkey, junior, and captain, played right guard. He started the season at center. He was placed on the second All-Star team at the District Tournament. “Kavy was always there at hack guard. The McConkey brothers gained fame in central Illinois as guards. Glen Tilbury. junior, placed right forward. Glen was placed on the second All-Star team at the County Tournament. He was second high jK int man of the season. “Brother’s dribbling and short shooting should help the team of next year very much. Richard Monkman. sophomore, played the last half of the season at center, entering school the second semester. “Dick constantly baffled his op| onents and scored at least two or three baskets | er game each time that he played. Philip Foote, junior, played at hack guard, but shifted to center in a trade of positions with K. McConkey. Philip played in sixteen games and offered splendid supjMirt to the team. Lewis Peacock, sophomore, and “sub. played guard in several games. He will he a valuable man for next year. Vaughn Edwards, sophomore, and “sub. played center and forward in alx ut ten games. Vaughn was considered a fine utility man. Colin DeSpain. freshman, and “sub, played forward and exhibited some fast floor work. Russell Pullen wider, freshman and “sub. showed the makings of a good guard for next year. Kenneth Smith and James Long, also freshman and “subs. constitute other available material for the future. Literary-Athletic Association The L. A. A. officers for this year were: Glen Tilbury, President; Vaughn Edwards. Vice-President; Frances Fleming. Secretary; Lotus Hunt. Treasurer. On Friday night IxTore Christmas vacation, the association successfully staged a minstrel show under Coach Shaw’s direction. “A Poor Married Man. a clever comedy, was enjoyed by a large audience on the evening of May 10. Pane 41 1924 The N i x o n i a Football W eldon experienced an unfavorable year in football losing every game by top heavy margins. )ur greatest handicap was a lack of men. and consequently we fell before schools which had more experience and greater numbers. We lacked a second team and in view of this difficulty we had but little scrimmage practice outside of actual team play. It was fine practice for our green squad and under the incentive of a new season, our boys should produce a keener, more aggressive bunch of prep footballers. Individually we had several excellent players. Captain 11 tint played a good game at either half back or end. “Kavy McConkey at quarter proved the hardest man to stop; Foote at full repeatedly l ent the opposing line, while Reacock and Kdwards. our tackles, stopped many offensive plays. Among our games were two with Farmer City, two with Maroa and on. with Mahomet. Tit k Tkam R. K R. T R. G Center L. G. — Russell Fullenwider L. T : L. K. : Quarter __ Kenneth McConkey R. II... l. H Full e -' Subs: V. F.dwards; C. Quinn; V. King; 11. W ise; K. Thurber Front Row King, Fullenwider, Long. Captain Hunt. Wilson, McConkev. (Juinn. Rack Row- Wise. Peacock, Kdwards. K. McConkev, Foote. Smith, Meredith, Coach Shaw. Music Department T II E X IXONIA 1924 Music Department Miss Ki.zoka I'ishkr M illikin Conservatory Instructor in Music. Conductor of Glee Clubs. Quartette. Chorus. Orchestra. The Gypsy Rover On December 6. 102.? the oj erctta. “The Gypsy Rover was presented by the Hoys’ and ('.iris’ ('.lee Clubs. The stage, very attractively decorated with southern smilax. represented a Gypsy camp. 'I'he Gypsy costumes, worn by the entire chorus made a very pleasing picture. The characters were all well chosen. I'he effect of the entire operetta displayed the results of thorough and efficient training. The cast was as follows: Meg—Rob’s foster mother___________________________________()pal Geer Zara—'I'he Ik lie of the Gypsy camp______________________Lotus Hunt Marto—Meg’s husl and_____________________________________________Roy Geer Sinfo—Gypsy lad___________________________________Kenneth McConkey Rob—The Gypsy Rover____________________________________________Earle Hunt Lady Constance—Daughter of Sir George Martendale-----Pauline Marvel Lord Craven—An English Fop______________________________Glen Tilbury Sir George Martendale—An English Country Gentleman------Philip Foote Page 45 1924 The Nixonia N ina—Sir George’s second Daughter_________________________________Loraine Olson C aptain Jerome—Captain in the English Army------------------------Kenneth Smith Sir Toby Lyon A Society Butterfly___________________________Russell Fullenwider McCorkle A Song Publisher of London..-_________________________Glenn McConkey Gypsy Chorus and six Gypsy children. The ((iris' Glee Club is preparing to appear in the annual county contest this spring. The Girls’ Glee Club was awarded first place in the contest last year and ho| e they may Ik as successful this year. Miss Fisher, our instructor, has been with us two years. Last year as well as this she has worked with untiring efforts to make the music department what it is. She has put on a high school operetta each year besides several programs which have been more than successful. Although the orchestra lost several of its prominent members in the Senior class last year, we feel that it has accomplished great things this year. They are learning to appreciate the very best class of music. They are always ready and willing to do their part in community affairs as well as school affairs. Xixon Township High School was one of the three high schools in the county which were asked to arrange a program for the annual Teachers’ Institute held in Clinton. Illinois, the first week in ( Vtober. The program consisted of a numlier of selections by the orchestra, a cornet solo, by Donald Gray and two selections by the boys quartette. Earle Hunt..Kenneth McConkey. Kenneth Smith and Roy Wilson. A Junior orchestra was organized this year. The orchestra appeared for the first time at the Parent-Teachers' meeting the second week in April. Most of the mcmliers are lieginners this year but will soon Ik able to take the place of those in the Senior orchestra who will Ik leaving school in a very few years. The History and Harmony class was quite small this year, but the fact that it was small has enabled the members to cover an unusual amount of work. They have studied, in addition to the history text, the stories of a numlier of the most important operas. Several programs have l cen presented during the class peri«wl consisting of selections from our standard conijxisers. They were fortunate in having in the class a violinist, a pianist, and vocalist besides a Victrola. which they were able to use to a good advantage. Page 46 I Ront Row—Thelma Glenn. Alwilda Redding, Pauline Marvel. Marjie Mattix. Frances Galawav. Lena Bebie. Lela Roseman Gladys Peterson. Stella Swearingen. Kthel Meredith. Mabel (Glasgow. Helen Raker. Mildred Peterson. ( nal Geer Second Row—Kdeen Fleming. Margaret Railshack. Margaret Burton. Klda IX Spain. Elsa Bebie. Kathrvn Long, l.anra Foote Naomi Rhodes, Ruth Dressier. Ruth Baker, Margaret Carr. Ula Whitehead. Alt ha Rainey. I iiiki) Row—Frances Meming. Erma Dickey. Jessie Baker. Loraine Olson. X'iola Rolierts. Carol Adams, Lucile Hunt lotus Hunt. Marjorie hullemvider. 192 4 The Nixonia Mr. Xkks Instructor in )rchestra Spring Recital On Wednesday evening. May 21. Mr. Xees presented liis pupils in recital at the W eldon )] era House. The stage was hanked with snowballs and greens, forming a very pretty decoration for the youthfor performers. I he recital showed the effective results of Mr. Xees efficient training. Following is the program. Budding Flowers_________________________________________________Junior )rchestra Jolly Soldiers Violin Solo............... —.......-...........................Margaret Green Flute and Violin Duet—................___..............—Cleta and Muriel Long Cornet Duet__________,________________Clarence Perkins and Arthur Mc.Xichols I van hoe Overture.................................... High School Orchestra Clarinet Solo_____________________________________________________Denzil 11 a 1 coni Violin Duet_____________________________________Thelma Glenn. Alwilda Redding In Silent Thought_____________________-.................. High School Orchestra Flute Solo......................................................Eileen Fleming Violin Solo...........................-.......................... ..Lotus Hunt Pythian March............................................. High School March (.iris’ Glee Club ('.iris’ Quartette____________________-- -----..............—7..........Margaret Kailskack. Pauline Marvel. Kileen Fleming. Frances Fleming. Hoys' Quartette______Kenneth Smith. Kenneth McConkey, Roy Geer. Karle Hunt School Band Page 48 Front Row—Alwilda Reckling. Thelma Glenn. Donald Lisenhy, Dcnzil llalconi. Irene Smith, Dorothy Delamere. Si-conn Row Margaret Railshaek. Lotus Hunt. Marjorie Fullenwider, Pauline Marvel. Kileen Fleming. Doris Delamere. Third Row Rov Geer, Donald Grav. 192 4 The N i x o n i a Hoys' Quartkttk Roy Wilson, Karle Hunt. Roy Geer, Kenneth McConkey. The Hoys’ Quartette was invited to sing In-fore the meeting of teachers of DeWitt County at Clinton in the fall. Here they performed creditably to the enjoyment of a large audience of | edagogues and other attendants of the conference. The quartette also gave two numl ers at Mr. Xees' Spring Recital, when Roy Geer replaced Roy Wilson in the foursome. 'Pile Im vs sang at different times during the year before the Parent-Teachers club. They have also furnished solo numbers. Page 0 19 2 4 The Nixonia Front Row—Kthel Meredith. Opal Geer. Marjorie Fullenwider. Laura Foote. Frances Galaway. Arthur Knnis. Hack Row —Glen Tilbury. Elsa Bebie. Nora Bennett. Pauline Marvel. I.oraine Olson. Altha Rainey. F.rma Dickey. Miss l«arigdon. Le Cercle Francais This organization includes members of the French classes I and II. Miss I angdon was unable to carry out her plans for the Cercle this year, due to the plays. Annual, and other activities taking all of her time. However, we have not wholly neglected our literary pursuits as we have studied two French plays in class: I.a Gramntairc and .a Poudrc Au.r Ycux. 0 A French playlet “Les Martins au Restaurant'' was offered lie fore the Parent-Teachers’ Club, and was well received. Following is the cast: Le Pere Martin____________________________________Arthur Ennis La Mere Martin_____________________________________Altha Rainey Chariot____________________________Marjorie Fullenwider Maid_____________________________________________Loraine Olson Ethel Meredith and Glen Tilbury presented a French dialogue on the same program. They impersonated Madame and Monsieur Boutineau at the theater. Pauline Marvel sang “Les Cloches du Soir,” accompanied by Miss Fisher. Page $2 The Nix o n i a 1924 Chronology S KPT KN1 HER 3. Our school term has begun. The teachers of N. T. H. S. greet each one. Our faces register sad resignation: We hope we will exist ‘till next vacation. 7. Seniors haven’t yet begun noticing anything about school except the new teachers and the ceiling. 10. To he. or not to he—that is the question— whether or not the Seniors shall have an Annual. 14. We entertain Our parents at our school, hut we ordain Our grades and failings they must not revive. 18. Seniors of '24 choose officers. Hunt is President. 24. Several Freshmen boys. who think they are getting old, walk to school in their new long pants. 28. The Girls’ Glee Club lungstrainers elect their president for the year. Does Lucile intend to say it with music. OCTOBKR 4. Who said “October’s bright blue weather ? 9. Six weeks exams Prospect of cards— silence while the school crams. Writes,—and forgets in glorious, care-free bliss. No future test can Ik as had as this! 12. Teachers and Parents meet in association. 18. Those thirty Freshmen dears— Who shall watch us all the years. And whom we greeted with a smile of toleration Is there anything so green in all creation. 29. One of our classmates does remember That we still count her—a member; And gives the Class of '24 A party—all we can eat and more. XOVKMBKR 1. Seniors in order to do their duty Have their pictures taken to add some l cauty To the book that they are working for The dear old Annual of 24. 6. Said a scholar who had taken the teachers' exams “Why should you care what ever I am? It’s neither a woman’s business nor man’s As to how I will earn my eggs and ham Page 53 19 2 4 13. Mr. Nees gives a party for the orchestra at Mrs. Fullenwider’s home. Kverylxxlv enjoyed the evening. espcciall} the eats. N IXONIA 20. Several kids played sanies at the Opera House. It sure was some kid party. Dkckm BKR 6. The Glee Club presents The Gyf� sy Rover, where Constance repents And loves Rob. She. we hear, decides To go with the Gypsies for her future rides. 13. Will the Seniors pay their debts? Well I guess we are. For we're busy planning On a Christinas Bazaar. 17. Is the Class of ’24 in poverty? No. they are as rich as they can be. 20. The first sunshine and the first snapshots taken. 21. Be good to us. Saint Nick. Jani ary 2. Altha. the last of the Seniors To boh her hair, hut not the least. 4. A great number of students didn’t get enough vacation, or maybe it was too much of a vacation. 6. Miss I. Langdon was married during the Holidays. Another good teacher gone wrong. 9. The roads were muddy but nevertheless. The Glee Club party we must confess. Was very much of a grand success. 15. 16. Semester exams not as difficult as students expected. IX- Basketball tournament at Clinton. Horrors! We must reclaim this, next year. ' Heaven save N. T. H. S.! 20. Mildred Baker joins us to graduate. She could nov finish with her own class due to illness. 21. Richard Monknian attends school. What a help to the team.' Fkbruary 5. The assembly pupils wish Mrs. Neville to whistle before entering the assembly room. 14. Many valentines find a mysterious way to sonic of the students. 20. School is dismissed at 3:15 T his will enable us to have music, orchestra anil play practices before four o’clock. Now we can start home earlier. 'u r 5 The Nix o n i a 192 4 6. March Basketball boys go to Decatur. We can't always Ik- losers. Win. boys, win! 7. Everything looks favorable for N. T. H. S. at the tournament. 10. Hurrah! We won second place! (« kx| for us! We can play basketball, can't we? 14. 15. Five noble seniors take teachers' exams, to see what they don't know. 21. Everybody has it. What? The spring fever. April 1. Mr. McConnell almost saw someone lighting on the school ground. April Fool! 5. At the End of th,' Rainbow. presented by the Senior class at the Opera House on Water Street. Over one hundred dollars was taken in. 10. Parade and Band. Boosters for a new N. T. H. S. 11. Old assembly draped in black. . N. T. H. S. funeral followed by burial and ceremonies on Main Street. Parent Teachers' Association meets. I)r. Chanudin from the University of Illinois speaks on the health of children. 14. Juniors are busy practicing for All a Mistake 19. The Junior Class stages All a Mistake and gets away with it—and our money. 24. Miss Fisher is busy training the Girls' Glee Club for the contest in May. May 24. Junior-Senior banquet. 25. Baccalaureate 26. Class Night 28. Commencement. Now farewell. Old Nixon High. Well often think of days gone by. It looks as it the Class of -24 Will lx the last to leave thy door. But that same class thinks all the more Of the school that greeted them before; And in the future may you rise. And mav your walls reach to the skies. M. M. Page 55 1924 The N i x o nia Contributors Corner High School Casti.k Fair and stately it reared its head. I he High School Castle, “the old sheep-shed. Built with sturdiness and care; f Nothing like it anywhere; W ith its ratters in full sight And the plumbing left and right It an artist’s soul would thrill And a painter’s heart would fill. And the big thick walls they stood Made of pa} er. not of wood; Covered with a tar-made roof Where we hear the rain drops’ hoof; There are seats along the wall Causing many a stumbling fall. It was a wonder that old shack Built with many a nail and tack Could stand so long without a crack. L. O. On the first day of school a Freshman lx v wanted to know if a basketball coach had wheels. Kenneth and Philip, discussing Democracy lesson. Philip—“What is capital and what is lal or?’’ Kenneth—“Well, if I lent you ten cents it would lie capital and if 1 tried to get it back it would lie lalior. The window stick is missing. Oh! tell me what to do. For the radiators are all ojien And we shall surely stew. The thermometer registers ninety. The Freshmen sit and gasp. The Sophomores and the Juniors Have nearly breathed their last. The Flunkie I come from regions of despair— Of gloom, and rusty learning; I declare, why should I care? My thoughts from school are turning. Some students work and fret Their lessons to prepare. But many a failure have I met My successes, I admit, are rare. And like the poem of long ago From my school I’ll never sever For I reshies may come and Seniors may go But I stay here forever! A. R. F. G. Ptti r 56 The N i x o n i a 1 924 Freshman—“Pa. can yon see sound? Pa—“No.” Freshman— Well, what do you mean when you sav ilia's hat looks like thunder?” I.oraim— That picture of me looks like an a| e.” Frances—“You should have thought of that l efore you had it taken.” Miss Long—“Dont you know that punctuation means you must pause? Vaughn K.—“’Course I do. A motor-driver punctured his tire the other day. and he paused for nearly half an hour. A Toast Here's to the future classes! May they learn in a brand new school. We hate to think of the masses Who, here, have learned to Ik fools. The new school is so near And yet it is so far— We feel that we are just l etwecn So help us spread the tar! M. B. Marjie— I can't read this, because the writing is so |x or. Mr. Shaw— Xonesense! The writing is good. Any l oob could read that. Hand it to me.” Hoy Wilson—“What would you do if you were in mv shoes?” Earle— C.et a shine.” Thk Classes Your girls are too shy.— your Im vs are Km bold. Oh Freshmen! Oh Freshmen! Sour faults are untold— You make us all laugh, when you come to our class— I can tell with one eye that you're greener than grass. Oh Sophomores! Oh Sophomores! You're deader than flies— Your words are all true—except when they’re lies. That you lack go k1 sense would Ik putting it light You think you're so smart when you're really not bright. Oh Juniors! Oh Juniors! You’re surely a cheat— You're all lx wlegged and have such big feet. You all go to class and say “I don’t know — ()f all the dumb animals none are so slow. Oh Seniors Oh Seniors! You sure take the cake— Some too conceited, some too sedate. This ends mv j ome—I want you to see All are such dunih-liells—all except me! A. E. Piuje 57 192 4 The Nixonia “A foot. said Mr. McConnell to Roy Geer, who asked him a catch question. ‘'Can ask things a wise man can’t answer.” Roy Ci. “Is that the reason I flunked last month?” Colon—“Can a person l� e punished for something lie hasn’t done?” Mrs. Neville—“Of course not.” Colon—”1 haven’t done my Algebra lesson.” Miss Long (in English class)—“What is the plural of man?” Fletcher Me—“Men.” t Miss Long—“Correct; now what is the plural of child. “Twins.” replied Fletcher. Ot’K Prkxy There is a lioy in our school And he is wondrous wise; 1 le broke one of McConnell’s rules W hich was to tell no lies. ()h. he is a little angel And he sits in the second seat I le never does things naughty I because he is a freak. Yes. a freak he is. my friends. Because he is a hum; He never feels real happy Unless lie’s chewing gum. I le also is a ladies’ man. He swings them hard and fast— If he doesn’t reform his ways lie’ll never, never pass. You see him playing basketball He’s awfully mean for tricks— But if he doesn't reform his ways He’ll cross the river “Styx.” He tries to put on lots of “dog”— He thinks he’s mighty tough. But when it comes down to brass tacks He’s right there with the stuff. A. E. Miss Long assigning English lesson: -Take the next four hundred eighty pages in text.—read entire set of “St. Ange Before the Hood. Write a sixteen hundred thousand word theme to l� e handed in tomorrow and if you have too much spare time, read revised edition of Webster s Dictionary. J ela R.—“Do you know where 1 can get a watch that won’t tick so loud?” Glen T.—“All watches tick alike.” Lela—“Why. all my life I’ve read of those ‘silent watches of the night.’ ” The N i x o nia 1924 A little stack of paper, A little pile of wood. Put them Ixitli together. And you have a high school good. ( That’s why some voted “Xo.”) (). G. The water pqx s are ]x unding. Are pounding on my hrain.— With a terrible noise like thunder.— I think I shall go insane. The pencil-sharjjener is squeaking. Squeaking its mournful tune. And I. from slumber awakened. Cry out as from a wound. Hut soon these squeaks will lx over. From Nixon halls we'll sever— Perhaps we’ll wish for those old sounds— And long to hear them ever. G. Me. I lere's to the faculty ItfOng may they live Yes, even as long As the lessons they give. Willard—“Yes. I would give five dollars for just one kiss from a little girl like vou. Ethel M.—“Oh dear! Willard—“You're not angry, are you?” Ethel—“No. I was just thinking alxrnt the fortune I threw away last night.” The Muses Fail The day was dark and drear. My head was thick as lead Each time 1 thought I had one ( ?) It left me—full of dread. The snow fell fast and faster— But held no joy for me. Although I tried and tried, A jxx t I'd never lx-! M. F. O, Seniors! My classmates.—our high school life is done. The class has struggled bravely on,—the prize we sought is won, But still. Oh, hear! the future's near, what does it hold for us. When each one’s life on seas of strife is so gently tossed— Will the memories of our high school vears lx forever lost? M. F. Page 59 1924 The N i x o n i a In Loving Memory So, here’s to the “sheep-shed.” Its faults are untold— It’s either too hot. ()r else it’s too cold. VN • In our nice new assembly room. Where we convene lx th morn and noon, There’s not much play nor yet much strife.— Just the usual high school life. A bell rings loudly, out g«� es one hunch Some have their lessons, some just a hunch; That the professor’s sleepy or just won’t ask Them any questions in that class. Some know their lessons, some just pretend; Hut some clay all pretense must end; And the old class bell will still ring on. When all our high school (lavs are done. E. De S. Adieu We pass from thee. )h Nixon ! To fields of harder work.— Hut in thy halls. Oh Nixon! We have learned to “never shirk.” Oh. well do we rememl er— When first we entered here— Just a jolly hunch of Freshies. Without a care or fear. We were thirty then in numlier. Hut as the years rolled by. Though we were mighty still in virtue— Qnly twenty stayed by. Into our Sophomore year we passed. Success for everyone— And at the close of our second year. Victories had been won. Ah! we were Juniors then—so proud,— Studying for that glad hour When we instead of Seniors then Would enter into power. Hut now we Seniors of '24 Though glad our victory’s won. Are somewhat saddened by days gone by That are dear to evervone. L. H. Page 60 The N i x o nia 1924 Social Items Christmas Bazaar On Saturday lief ore we started holidaying the Seniors held a bazaar and chicken dinner at the opera house. Sniilax and arbor vitae, furnished by krma Dickey, transformed the hall into a veritable Santa Claus land. The lights were decorated with these greens and silver moss shone on them delightfully. A large evergreen illuminated by electric lights of red and green occupied the center of the large room. A miniature flower shop was one of the many attractive features enjoyed by our guests. Here we sold jxnnsettas and jxjlychromed Christmas 1x uquets which were grown in the horticultural department of the University. ()f course the usual bakery and candy departments were conspicuous, as was also the embroidery table. The Senior girls worked fancy guest towels, luncheon sets, dresser scarfs and made ribbon articles to sell. At six o’clock we served chicken dinner to alxmt one hundred fifty, including the assistants. We could not have given our bazaar and dinner without the wonderful assistance from the Parent-Teachers’ Club and particularly Mrs. Fullen-wider. who solicited pies and salads for the dinner. All the member of the club brought donations to us. some even bringing cakes and embroidered articles. Ve were grateful to the M. K. Church for the loan of dishes, all our utensils, tables and silverware, and to the M. P. Church for tables, also. Mr. George Baker donated the use of fifty chairs. Miss'Fisher planned a number of selections for the orchestra after the dinner. When the lights blinked to warn us that our j� rtv must close. Miss Langdon was still reading palms in the Gypsy Ixioth and a long line of disappointed applicants had to go home without having their futures revealed. Kin Party ()n Tuesday evening. Xovemlter 20. the Seniors gave a kid party in the pera House for all the classes. The party was oj ned with a grand march and Virginia reel. Dr. Marvel surprised all the “kiddies” with a telegram from Santa Claus, which warned them to lx good lx ys and girls, at least till Christmas. Miss Fisher, looking as “wee” as any conducted a play orchestra to the tune of “1 24 Xixonia Blues.” Lots of games, lots of prizes, and then eats. Rkckption You may know there’s something wrong or at least a miracle is happening when Miss Long throws lxan-bags halt way across the High School hall and furthermore, not only one l ean bag but several, all landing by the side of a wastebasket at which she seems to l� e aiming. This was only one of the curios found at the Parent-Teachers’ reception in the fall for all of the crowd joined in to get acquainted with the new instructors. Miss Fisher played some of the new records which the school had purchased and which could lx? appreciated by the parents at this time. The hall in the school building was quite resplendent with golden rod and autumn flowers. 1924 The X i x o nia Tkach kbs Party When Mr. Shaw and Mr. Reeves came to the first reading circle in the fall, they wanted to know if there would Ik another taffy pull to fore the six meetings were over. They stuck to it until finally Mrs. Mire and Miss Henson proved themselves to Ik quite the cooks and turned out the plates of taffy at just the right point to pull. The students would not have tolieved their eyes if they could have seen that illustrious group of ] edagogues and their candy! No discredit to the cooks hut much credit to Mr. Shaw to relate that it is a known fact that a week after the eventful night, a plate of taffy, was found in his room. ClIICKKK DlXNKR Of all the things we love the liest, it is our chicken dinners. Mr. Reeves is in his element hauling in the cash at the Parent Teachers | ot-pie supper served to raise funds for the club. You go in give the door-keeper a mere thirty-five cents —walk down the line help yourself to a fiftv-cent meal—come out feeling like a nickel. Why? Because—that’s all there is. there is no more. Sknior Party Twas a glorious moonlit eve in late ()ctober, that, dressed in strange and ghostlike costumes, the Seniors journeyed to the home of Margaret Miller. On arriving they were ushered into gloomily lighted rooms, by a speechless gentleman, the ghost of George Washington, and tagged. Here they found other ghosts and sjK nt some thoughtful, though not quiet moments trying to recognize their neigh-l ors. When the masks were removed they discovered to their surprise that the Juniors were also present which made the evening even more enjoyable. They spent the rest of the evening playing games, roasting wieners, and marshmallows, and eating |X)] corn and apples. The Seniors all term Margaret a royal entertainer and regret that she did not wait to graduate with the Class of ’24. Wiknkr Roast In a burst of generosity. Mr. X'ees arranged a wiener roast for the orchestra and the faculty. 'Phis festivity was held at the Fullenwider home, the spacious grounds of which afforded a lovely place for tonfire making and out door frolics. Phe games played furnished much jocularity and amusement, and marshmallows and frankforts comprised die gratifying edibles. When the laws of conventionality demanded that the merry crowd disperse it was with many protestations of a delightful and memorable evening that it disbanded. Party of Frksiimkn On Hallowe’en Kve the Freshmen entertained their sister class, the Juniors, at a cleverly planned party. All guests came masked and each new arrival gasped U| on seeing the innumerable ghosts and hideous creatures in a land of grotesque toauty. Secret passages, witches dens, skulls, tones, and darkness all added to the splendid Hallowe’en atmosphere. After the participants were too fatigued to The N i x o n i a 1924 indulge in further exertion of games and plays, delectable pumpkin pie. doughnuts, whipjjed cream, coffee, apples, and marshmallows were served. Mr. McConnell was the cause of much mirth, when garlied in one of Mrs. Neville’s gowns ami with cunning bonnet he made his ladv-like appearance. Mr. Shaw arrived arrayed in huge rompers and stunning little sun Unmet. Mrs. Neville and Miss Fisher came as Dutch lad and lass and with their costumes and actions added much to the zest of the occasion. This thirty left no room for doubt concerning the good sj ortsmanship and capability of the hreshmen. Sni'ifomork Party As members of the Senior Class had often chided the Sophomores for not having entertained them at anv time during the Sophomores’ high school career and liecause they were not accustomed to being accused of such crimes, the Nobi.e Sophomores resented these charges and determined to give the class of '24 a party. So. as the time drew near, preparations were begun—the hovs were sent to gather pumpkins and corn stalks while the girls remained at the building to transform the lower hall into a ! eautiful scene. But the time passed quickly.—ami with it the hour of eight, but no Seniors. Then half past eight and a very, very few straggled in. The hosts talked of sending out searching parties for the either lost, strayed, or stolen guests. However they decided to enjoy the pumpkin pie with whipped cream and doughnuts, by themselves. We must acknowledge that you Seniors were not missed. W e merely concluded that you were afraid to venture out after dark -or that you would not condescend to mingle with the underclassmen for just one evening. To the class of 25.—do lie more loyal to the Sophomore class. And to the Sophomore class of next year, if you plan a party for the Seniors, provide them with escorts. Gi.kf. Ci.Hi Party The Girls’ Glee Club, thriving under financial prosperity, decided t«� partake of the joys of an oyster stew and all its trimmings. As the guests arrived they were escorted to the upjier hall, where each participated in novel games arranged by a committee of three of the Club’s prominent memliers. After a suitable period of merry-making, the girls were delighted to indulge in a palatable feast prepared with the efficient aid of Mrs. McConnell. When the clock recorded a late hour, the guests reluctantly detached themselves from the habitation of jollity and hilarity. Altho this was not as had lieen planned its substitution was exceedingly satisfactory. B AS K KT B A 1.1. B A N Q V KT On Tuesday. March 25. the Parent Teachers’ Club gave a Iwmquet in honor of our Basketball lxyvs. nine in number, accompanied by Coach Shaw and Mr. McConnell. Marching into the dining room, to the music of the onlookers' cheers, they were seated at a table which was beautifully decorated with yellow tulips anti lighted candles. Sisters of the crew were the waitresses who served the delicious food. The entertainment was conductd bv the feminine members of the faculty assisted by the orchestra which played several numliers. In short it was a wonderful banquet, but we’ll leave it to the hoys to tell how much they enjoyed it. Pat c f)3 1924 The Nixonia Th3 Parent Teachers’ Association The first Parent'-Teachers’ meeting of the year 1923-1924 was held September 14. The following officers were elected: President________________________Mrs. I. A. Fullenwider Vice-President_____________________Mrs. Janies Coffman Secretary_______________________________Mrs. Maliel Mire Treasurer____________________________Mrs. Kverett Reeves At this meeting arrangements were made for a reception for the new teachers. The reception took place Thursday evening. Septemlier 20. I he new teachers were made acquainted with the patrons of the school who were present, i � amcs were played and refreshments were served. The High School took charge of the program for the October meeting. It consisted of music by the orchestra, the hoys’ quartet, a cornet solo, and an address on “Coojieration” by Mr. McConnell. In November the hirst Intermediate room gave a short program followed by an address on “Armistice Day” by Rev. Melvin. The Club decided to give a supper of some kind whereby more funds might be added to our treasury. A chicken-pie supper was held Thursday evening. November 15th. A splendid supper was served. It was well attended considering the stormy weather. A Christmas program was given in December. Kverv room in the school, including the High School, took part. The club gave the teachers the authority to send a sick pupil to the doctor, the club to stand the expense if the parents could not afford it. 'Phe January program was arranged by five of the mothers; Mrs. I.isenhy. Mrs. Yern Smallwood, Mrs. Reeser. Mrs. Galawav. and Mrs. Clarence Danison. A mixed quartette sang and pa) ers were read. A large number attended our February meeting. Mr. H. 1). Trimble from the U. of I. being present to discuss the new High School question. The various departments of the High School gave the program. Mr. McNichols. Mr. kailshack. and Mr. Coffman were in charge of the March program. The orchestra played for us and Judge Redinger of Clinton gave an address. The Junior orchestra made its first appearance at the April meeting. Twelve girls from the primary room gave a Japanese playlet. Dr. Chanudin. Doctor of Physiology in the U. of I., and i ost-graduate of Yale University, addressed the parents on the care of the children. Mrs. Thing was appointed to go to Spring-field as a delegate to represent our association at the State Teachers’ convention. Throughout the year the room with the largest numlier of representatives was awarded a picture, owned by the association, to be retained until the next meeting. M. M. Piu c The Nixonia 1924 Mv Dear Robert: Senior Play Weldon. Illinois. April 6. 1024. Last night I wished more than ever since I have been in Weldon that you were here with me. for the most unbelievable thing has hapf ened. ()ne of my friends has a boy who is graduating from Nixon 1 ligh School here this year, and last night she asked me to go to the Senior play with her. And. Robert, the play was “At the End of the Rainhtnv.” 1 just held my breath when I read that name at the top of the program, and realized that here I was to see mv life acted out from the time father died and you came to take me away until that wonderful night you told me that you loved me. Marion. I thought that to Ik a heroine in a book would Ik- marvelous, hut I never dreamed of being a really truly leading-lady in a play. When I saw all those lovely girls taking Molly into their sorority. 1 just wanted to jump up on the stage and he with them. It all seemed so real.—the wav they made Stanley Palmer act as butler and Molly Bruce act as maid for Nell and Dick. Then I saw you and Louise and I almost wanted to call to you and «ell you that it was not Marion to whom you were giving the combination to the safe. Oh. I shall never forget how I wanted to protect Jack and take the blame for the stealing of the packet. Do you rememlKT how sorry you were that you had suspected Jack and how he helped you to unravel the mystery? You were so serious.—we were all very worried, weren’t we? You should have seen Jane in the play, Kolicrt. She wore a regular halo of a yellow wig and always carried her magazine of wild stories with her. Douglas and Phyllis were perfect, and when 1 saw Phyllis weeping l ecause she thought Douglas didn’t love her any more, I wanted to tell her that it would all come out all right. The darling little Imp in the play reminded me exactly of our own little guardian angel who discovered the thief. They showed the night of the masquerade party at your house and the little Imp was dressed in brown and all the other girls and lx ys were in costumes of Chinese, Spanish. Japanese. Gypsies and one was even a Hawaiian. Then when you proposed to me I thought I didn't dare accept because of un-make-believe confession of the robbery which I thought had “stamped itself upon my soul. I just can’t write any more. I still feel so rather happy and thrilled that I want to weep, and how I wish that you were here to tell me that it isn’t all a fairy story but the real truth. I am sending you a program so that you may see who took the parts. Everyone was so good that I couldn’t help remembering the whole story. Love, Marion. 1924 The Nixonia Junior Play Cast of Ciiakactkrs Captain Oliadiah Skinner, a retired sea captain---------------Philip Toote Lieut. George Richmond, his nephew----------------------Kenneth McConkcy Richard Hamilton, a country gentleman-------------------Russell 1‘ullemvider Ferdinand Light head, a neighbor------------------------------Glen Tilbury Nellie Richmond, George’s wife---------------------------------Lotus Hunt Nellie Huntington, a friend--------------------------------Trances Meming Cornelia (Nellie) Skinner, Ohadiah’s sister----------------Pauline Marvel Nellie McIntyre, a servant___________________________Beu’ah Roseman Time—The Present. Place- House and grounds of Captain Skinner. Otherwise known as “Oak Farm.” W estchester and adjoining the State Jtisane Asylum. Remarkably subtle character analysis and portrayal, clever costuming, and cajiable and insistent work on the part of all concerned combined to make the production of V. C. Parkers play “All a Mistake. one of the most finished and successful ever staged in N. T. II. S. Page 66 ‘Tart Three Nixon of The Future 192 4 Nixon of the Future T ii E N t x o x I A The Alumnus—the kind old gray-haired gentleman of such distinguished and prosperous apjiearancc who had been one of the little group that had met some days before—fingered the Annual of '24 almost tenderly. He had read it from cover to cover; it had pleased him much; and in his enthusiasm, he could not keep his thoughts to himself—that is why his friend, the Student, was with him now. Seated comfortably in the cozy study, the young and the old alike, while talking of Old Xixon, felt the nearness and dearness of their Ima Mater. Both were enthusiastic in their praise of Old Xixon—the one. lauding her past the other, singing praises of her glorious present. “Ho you like it? asked the Student. “Has it l� een worth while? Have we made a record to Ik. proud of? Have we upheld the traditions of our school? W e have done our best, and if we have failed the fault surely lies elsewhere. “Yes, answered the old man. his eyes misty with tears of recollections, “ves. you have done well. You have upheld all the traditions of the school and we’re mighty proud of you. The greatest task remains to those whom you leave behind. “They shall carrv on. too. the young man replied, enthusiastically. To them the Class of ’24 leaves the responsibility of sustaining our high and noble traditions. They must be the builders of progress now and they will go forward even farther than we toward our goal—a better, a greater, a nobler Xixon High! The Alumnus smiled a tolerant and somewhat wistful smile at this enormous display of youthful enthusiasm, for he was more schooled in the ways of human nature, and doubtless knew that enthusiasm may be carried too far. “Yes. y ung friend,” the old gentleman answered, let us hope that they will carry on and make Old Xixon a letter and bigger place than ever. Hut we must he careful; we must guard against selfishness. Greatness is apt to make us contemptuous and unkind. disresiK ciful and discourteous. Let us guard against these enemies of true greatness; let us guard against the danger of extremes. There must be more cooperation on the part of the students, teachers and parents. There is the Parent-Teachers’ Association, to be sure, which is doing a magnificent work; they have never failed to lend a helping hand. The children owe their thanks to this association which has purchased equipment for the playground and thus filled with joy the hearts of the kiddies. Yes. they are doing a great work and 1 know they will continue to do so in the future. “Yes, mused the young man. “and it’s evident that the whole thing will never amount to much unless the students cooperate; unless they too. have higher ideals. “Precisely. continued the Alumnus, “the teachers and the pupils must be more kindly disposed toward each other. There must l� e a greater comradeship between the two. The desire to help, the spirit of sacrifice, must guide the lives of each. That must Ik the true and solid foundation for a greater Xixon High. The student body must fight the dissension among its ranks and overcome it. It is easy for man to destroy, but difficult to build up. nevertheless, finer and nobler. Students must be inspired with high idc?.1s bef ire they can rise to the heights. Paar a.v The Nix o n i a 1924 “But surely ’ interposed the Student, “the ideals of our Alma Plater are the highest! We could wish for none better ’ “That's true.” the Alumnus replied, “the ideals of Nixon High are the finest; hut more must l e done toward the attainment of these ideals. Your class has striven nobly to the realization of these ideals, and the underclassmen, too. are carrying on the great work. However there remains much to he done, and the future must take care of that. Understand me. I'm not criticizing ; I am a graduate of dear old Nixon High and it would lie one of the greatest joys of my life to see. in fact, the Nixon of my dreams. For Nixon High—the best, the best only, and nothing hut the l� est! One of our greatest ideals should he an intense interest, love and appreciation in the heart of every student for all the advantages offered in our High School. The honor of our school has been upheld in the field of athletics. We have seldom lost a game, and even if we did lose some, they were honorable defeats. Our school has been known far and wide for good sportsmanship and lair play in the past; let it he thus in the future. Regardless of the fleeting time, the two talked on. alxmt various school activities, the students, the Annual. A clock struck the hour of midnight. The young man rose to go. Somehow he was reluctant to leave. “It has l een a wonderful evening for me. he said to the Alumnus. “Perhaps after all it was worth while--our dreams! “Here’s to Nixon High! To all that she has been in the past, to what she is now. to all that she will he in the glorious future! For Nixon—the best, the best only, and nothing but the l est! Both joined in the toast and these few words came straight from the heart:— “To Nixon of the Future.” Payc 6V Elementary School 1924 The N i x o n i a Mr. Smai.lw(m)I) Mr. Long 1)k. Foote The N i x o nia 1924 Instructors of Grades Mrs. Collier Mrs. Mirk Primary Room . 1'irst Intermediate Room Miss Benson Second Intermediate Room Mr. Reeves Grammar Room Page 73 1924 First How— Thelma Followed. Leota Monk man. Maxine Perkins. Betty Schwehm, Phyllis Coffman. Leota Brown. Kleanor l-'ielcls. Lavona Gramtner. Roy Gordon Goble. Margaret Green. Charles Smith. Hester Long, Leon Danison. Kllen Smallwood. Billy Stillman, Beulah Baker. Jean Clemons. Mary Brown. Isabel 'Piling. Skcond Row—Julia Smith. Ruth Perkins, Jessie Oakes. Thelma Fann. Bernice Redding. Leo W orkman. I red Smith, Lawrence Brown. Kdyth Dalton. Mary lane Baker. Fileen Workman. Carrie Grammer. Top Row Hubert Lisenbv, Fmnutt (.rammer. Silas Riggs. Ora Followell, Charles Baker. Virgil Long. Middi.k Row Kern Goken, Charles Workman. Freda Peterson. Margaret McKee, Ida Black. Margaret Brown, George Girard. Bottom Row Loretta Schwehm. Bernice Peacock. Florence Black. Creola Par-ton. Martha Perkins. Rachel Long. Margaret (.rammer. Clifford Riggs, Vcrnelle Workman, Lloyd Shinneman. Prpn.s Not In Picttrk—Leota Richardson. Nicholas Girard. Harold Reeser, Frances Kenscr. Lula hitehouse. Farl Dickey, Rutha Ford. Arthur McXichols. Pane 71 The Xix o n i a 192 4 Front Row- Virginia Cray, Mary Baker, Marv Frances Schwehm, Eunice Maker. Sisco no Row Dorothy Cotton. Certrude Redding. Lyle Shinneman. Carl ( ala-way. Xapolec n Parton. Bernice McBride. Clarence Perkins. Third Row Lore an Brown. Irene Peacock. Richard Railshack. Roy Cotton. Erthel Dalton. Thomas Brown. Earl Dalton. TroNT Row— Karl Newberry. Denzil Halconi. Cecil Peacock. Henry Riggs. Stella Partial, Harriet Koseman. Wayne Reeser. Skcond Row Loren Richardson. Donald Lisenby. Melvin Long. Cleta Long, Muriel Long. Nellie Adams. Arete Coffman, Doris Lisenhv. Howard Baker. Mack Row— Max Cokcn. Carl Swearingen. Esther Baker. Krsa Followell. Ethel Turner. Martha Turner. W illie McKee. Pane 75 1924 The Nixonia Elementary School History The school year ojjened Septemlier 3. 1923, with Mrs. Collier as primary teacher; Mrs. Mire, first intermediate; Miss Henson, second intermediate and Mr. Reeves in the grammar room. The enrollment for the year was one hundred thirty-two. Those having a perfect attendance were: Isaliel 'filing and Eleanor Fields in Mrs. Collier’s room; Fern Goken, Ora Followell. Vernelle Workman and Florence Black in Mrs. Mire’s room; Virginia Gray in Miss Benson’s room; Cleta Long. Muriel Long. Cecil Peacock. Harriet Roseman, Martha Turner, in Mr. Reeves’s room. The pupils taking part in orchestra work were: I.)enzil llalcom, Donald Lisen-by, Doris Lisenbv, Arete Cofiftnan. Muriel Long. Cleta Long, from the seventh and eighth grades; Lyle Shinneman. Clarence Perkins, Gertrude Redding, from the fifth and sixth grades; Arthur McXichols, from the third and fourth grade room; Leon Danison and Margaret Green, from the first and second grades. The pupils of the fifth and sixth grades earned a picture “John Alden and Priscilla” which hangs on the wall of their room. Throughout the year the grade pupils have been well represented on the regular monthly Parent-Teachers’ programs. In addition to the regular orchestra. Mr. Xees and Miss Fisher have organized a junior orchestra which ap| eared for the first time at the April meeting of the Parent-Teachers’ Association, in a very creditable performance. The grades sold Christmas seals and won prizes of a football and three base balls. Denzil llalcom of the eighth grade and Cleta Long of the seventh grade were chosen to represent the grades in the county spelling contest. Weldon took fourth place. The seventh and eighth grades had a fine time at their Hallowe’en party at Wayne Reeser’s in the fall. Games were played and all indulged in roasted wieners, marshamallows. and doughnuts. Commencement exercises were held Tuesday evening. May 27. Mr. Stoker, lieing the sjx-aker of the evening. OUR ADVERTISERS GjO WHOM WE ARE gRATEFUL FOR HELPING TO MAKE POSSIBLE CT HIS PUBLICATION iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitimiiiiiiiiHiiuirnnrniinimTTiTnrn NOT TODAY, but twenty years from today, will you realize the value of this—your school annual. As a book of memories of your school days it will take its place as your most precious possession in the years to come. You who arc about to undertake the task of putting out next year’s book should keep this thought in mind and employ only the engraver who will give you the most help in making your book a worth while book of memories and give you workmanship that you will be proud of even in years to come. IVrue today to the Service Department of the Indianapolis Engraving Company and learn about their plans to help you make your book a memory book worth while. INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING CO 222Sast 0kwSL Indianapolis Ind. are MEMORIES fyuorih OFFICERS Lvmon Rceser, Pres. M. I. Shinneman. I iec-Prcs. . H. Conn. Cashier. Y. H. Cray. .Assistant Cashier C. C. Lisenbv, .Assistant Cashier DIRECTORS Lvmon Reeser Sherman Miller W yatt Halconi Frank Galaway Y. H. Conn. State Hank ot Weldon Weldon, Illinois Established 1887 Incorporated 1W CAPITAL $25,000.00 SURPLUS $25,000.00 Gome in iind see us. Three Per Cent Interest on Time Saving Deposits W'e will endeavor to please you and give our careful attention to all business intrusted in us R. J. Railshack L. V. Kailsliack Walk Over Shoes Phone 4 Berland’s Railshack Bros, Grain cm l Coal Fashion Boot Shop Office Phone 42 QUALITY SHOES FOR LESS WELDON, ILLINOIS 202 Hast Main St. Clinton, Illinois DILLINGHAM Pocket Knives For Flashlights FASHION PARK CLOTHING Sorting Goods and Tools Also General Hardware Crossette Shoes ami Headlight Overalls. Hanson Gloves Household Goods DILLINGHAM’S J. B. WILSON SON South Side Square Clinton, Illinois CLINTON ILLINOIS Lloyd A. Pharcs Roy II. Baker With l� est wishes to the Graduates From PHARES BAKER Dr. L. M. Marvel PHYSICIAN' SCKC.KOX Corticelli Hose Holeproof Hose Shoes. Men’s Furnishings 706 X. S. Square CLINTON . ILLINOIS Phone Xo. ) WELDON. ILLINOIS KELLY’S The Store of Service OUTFITTERS FOR THE FAMILY DRY GOODS FI RXISH1X( .S CLOTH IXC. SHOES Plume 24 Weldon. 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W ith Jenkin’s you will allow. GUARANTEED You have a perfect photograph I he kind you’re proud to show. Made by a man who K notes the Art CLINTON', ILLINOIS In the Jenkins Studio SIGNATURES OI; MV CLASSMATES SIGNATURES OF MV CLASSMATES N. T. H. S. Passes Away Nixon Township High School (Accredited) passed away last night at 8:15 at the Town Hall. She had lieen failing in health since 1919. X. T. H. S. was l orn in 1917. She leaves eighty children to mourn. The funeral will l� c held Thursday afternoon on Main Street, the remains to he given interment immediately afterwards. The procession will l e headed hv the band. Knockers Klub of Weldon kindly take notice. If ' do not wish to follows.' In the footsteps of those gone. Hut make our tracks the deepest I poll the tee!I worn lawn. By tracks, we mean the memories That will stay here till the dawn. M. B. FINIS