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

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COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM March, - - - - - - ' - Selection Invocation, Clarinet Duet Address, | Doris Lisenby I Denzil Halcom Rev. J. E. Evans, Of Farmer City Boys’ Quartet, Presentation of Diplomas, - Dr. L. M. Marvel President Board of Education, Nixon Township High School Benediction, She is quite a wonder for Goodness. — Dorothy Miter. 29 .

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NIXONIA,, L gravity, moments when it sees life as something a trifle more than play. It seems to sense a beginning of struggles as it glides over rocks and past obstructions that seek vainly to impede its flow, ever widening and deepening, until at last it reaches a placid, tree-bordered pool, where it may rest momentarily before merging into the deep-flowing river on its sweep to the sea. Not unlike the story of the brook is the history of the class of ’27. Starting with a group of blithe, rollicking little six-year-olds whose sole care was to enjoy themselves, they began gradually to take on responsibilities, memorable among which was the mastery of the three It’s. Slowly, as the years went by and their attention was directed to studies somewhat more advanced and requiring somewhat more of effort, they began dimly to discern that life is not primarily for play. Thus they reached the first mile- stone — graduation from the eighth grade. Their entrance into High School symbolizes their advent into more turbulent waters, where began their struggles with the binomial theorem, the confusing visse’s and ere’s of Latin, the technicalities of Caesar and the eloquence of Cicero, the dismaying and mystifying laws of Physics, the little imps of split infinitives that would infest the most laboriously written themes — all these (Jorgons had to be met and over come, the while participation was required in numerous extra-curricular activities, such as plays, literary societies, French and Latin clubs, operettas, and athletics. Perhaps these experiences differed but little from those of others who had gone before, yet they were more intense and vivid because they were ours. Now at the expiration of four years of conscientious striving those who have sur- vived the long and winding journey pause for a moment l eside the complacent pool to glance with mingled joy and regret backward along the path-way before turning their eyes resolutely an d purposefully to the broad expanse which stretches illimitable before them. Seemingly deep and smooth, but in reality hiding beneath its surface treacherous sands and lurking undertows, lies the sea of Life, spelling hope and adventure to those who stand upon its brink, eager to test their bark upon it. Let us hoi»e that our pre- paration is adequate to the venture. And now, class-mates, we have come to the parting of the ways. It can be only with regret that we ponder the severance of an association that in some instances is a heritage from our first school days. We can linger only a moment in reminiscence of by-gone days, however, for the future beckons us ever onward. We cannot know what the coming years may have in store for us, and we must not weary in our preparation nor loiter on our way to future usefulness. Of a certainty our pathways will diverge some will continue in academic quest, others may venture far afield, but all of us will continue in the great school of Life, surrounded by opportunities to enrich ourselves from the great store-house of nature and of scientific knowledge. No matter where we go, however, nor what our activities may l e, we shall always remember gratefully the generosity of a community which has made accessible to us a liberal preparatory education, and the thought of Nixon Township High School, and our teachers and class mates there, will always bring to us a warm heart-throb of memory. M. R. “’27.” Dark lmir and lovesome inein. — Raymond West 28

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Pres., Lein Rainey; V-Pres., Denzil Halconi ; See., Martha Turner; Treas., Donald Lisenhy; Class Advisor, Miss Langford; Class Flower, Narcissus; Class Colors, Green and White; Motto — “Cp to the door, over the threshold and f into the world ” The class of ’28 is justly proud of its attainments in scholarship this year, a large percentage merited a place on the honor roll. The Junior class supplied members for the Glee Clubs, Orchestra and Athletics. “Patty Makes Things Hum,” a three-act play was presented December 7th and 8th, a credible outside activity. On May tith, the Juniors were host to the Seniors at the annual banquet. Our basketball mascot. — Max Gokeu. 30