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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1928 volume:

TOE NIXONIA -OF- NIXON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHT WELDON, ILLINOIS Dr. L. M. Marvel To I r. L. M. Marvel who has efficiently served as President of the Board of Education since the organization of the district, and whose loyal services have been a leading factor in placing X. T. II. S. on the fully accredited list, we, the seniors of nine- teen hundred and twenty-eight gratefully dedicate this the eleventh volume of the Xixonia — I have the nerve to fuss, but not the inclination. — Esther Baker. 2 ANNUAL STAFF Advisor, - -- -- -- - Mr. Dickey Editor-in-Chief, Lela Rainey Assistant Editor, .... Harriet Roseman Business Manager, ----- Denzil Halcom Assistant Business Manager, - - Donald Lisenby Joke Editor, ------ Max Goken Art Editor, - James Baker Snap Shot Editor, ----- Martha Turner Social Life Editor, ----- Florence Shaw Assistant Social Editor, - Pauline Goken Athletic Editor, ------ Cecil Peacock Chronology, ------ Louise Jamison — Don ' t tell ns about filibustering, but stick to the subject. — Mr. Dickey. 8 } Standing— Mr. Marsh, Mr. Railshack, Mr. Coffman Sitting — l)r. Marvel. President; Miss Smith, Secretary; Mr. Dressier, Mr. Fullenwider. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION We feel that we would 1 m neglecting our duty if we failed to publicly acknowledge our debt to the Board of Education for the many services they have rendered us this year. Through their wise selection of the corps of teachers and by their careful super- vision, our school has been managed this year in a highly efficient manner. There will l e two new members, Mr. Martin and Mr. Keeser, on the Board next year, but we are confident that this same standard will l e maintained for “Old Nixon” in the future. — My thoughts are my own possessions. — Helen Baker. 4 Laura Schmuck University of Oklahoma, Norman, okla. Homer Institute of Fine Arts, Kansas City, Mo., Certificate for Teaching Voice. Northwestern University, Evanston, 111., Certificate for Teaching Public School Music. Music ( Commercial Geography Frances Packer A. B., Denison University, Granville, Ohio. Mathematics Bookkeeping Gym. FACULTY A. I. Means B. S., Eureka College. Physics Biology General Science Coach Ernest Dickey B. I ' d.. Illinois State Normal, Normal. 111. Superintendent History Helen Langford A. B.. University of Wis- consin. Madison. Wis. Columbia University, New York. N. Y. English Margaret Ihlenfeldt B. S., University of Illinois, Urbana, HI. Latin French Economics Commercial Law — Be it ever so homely, there’s no face like your own. — Henna Donaldson. e — She neglects her studies, but studies her mirror. — Floy Shinuenmo. 6 NIXONIA DENZ1L HALCOM— ‘•Doc-. ’ Pn s. Alethenae, 3 ; Pres. Class. 1, 4: Business Manager Xixonia. 4: Alethenae, 1. 2. .4, 4: Basket Ball. 1. 2, 3. 4; Football, 3; Track, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club, 3, 4; Business Manager Tennis Club, 3: Senior ( Ircbestra, 1, 2, 3, 4; “Belle of Barcelona.” 3 : “Ted Drops In,” 4 ; “Rip Van Winkle,” 4. “Can you imagine him without a girl or two?” LOUSE JAMISON— ' Jimmie.” Treas. Nixola. 4: Vice Pres. Class, 4; Basket Ball 2, 3, 4: Nixola. 1. 2, 3, 4; “Patty Makes Things Hum.” 3 ; Calender, 4. “A hand to do, a head to plan, a heart to feel ami dare.” MARTHA TURNER — “Mart.” Pres. Xixola. 4: Sec. Class. 3. 4: Nixola. 1. 2, 3, 4: Basket Ball. 2. 3. 4 : Girls ' Glee Club, 1, 2. 3, 4: Tennis Club, 3; “Bashful Mr. Bobbs,” 1; “Belle of Barcelona, 3: “Patty Makes Things Hum.” 3; “Ted Drops In,” 4; “Hip Van Winkle,” 4. “She forbids us to tell the truth about her. LEI A RA I X EY — “Pea nuts.” Pres. Alethenae. 4: Class Sec.. 1: Class Pres.. 3; Class Treas.. 4: Kditor-in-Chief, 4: Alethenae. 1. 2, 3. 4: Basket Ball, 2. 3. 4: Tennis Club. 2. 3; Glee Club,, 3. 4: “Bashful Mr. Bobbs,” 1 ; “Belle of Barce- lona,” 3 ; “Patty Makes Things Hum,” 3: “Go Slow, Mary,” 4; “Ted Drops In. 4; “Rip Van Winkle.” 4: Salutatorian. I’ve a head for business, but an eye for fun.” HARRIET ROSEMAN (’lass Treas.. 1; Sec. Xixolu, 4: Basket Bali. 2. 3, 4: Glee (’ lut . 1. 2, 3, 4 : Xixola. 1. 2. 3. 4: Tennis Club. 3; ‘Tatty Makes Things Hum.” 3: “Belle of Barcelona, ' 3: “Ted Drops In. 4 : “Hip Van Winkle, 4: Assistant Editor. •True to herself and one other. MAX COKEN Basket Ball. 1, 2. 3, 4; Football, 1. 2. 3; Xixola. 1. 2. 3, 4: Joke Editor: “Patty Makes Things Hum. 3; “Ted Drops In, 4: “Go Slow. Mary. 4. “Have it your way but then I’m right. PAULINE GOKEN — “Peggie.” See. and Treas.. Alothenae. 4: (’lass See.. 2: Basket Ball. 1. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club, 1. 2. 3. 4: Alethenae, 1. 2. 3. 4: “Patty Makes Things Hum. 3: “Belle of Barcelona. 3: “Ted Dro| s In. 4: “Hip Van Winkle. 4: Assistant Social Editor. “Dated up every night. JAMES BAKER— “Park. Glee Club. 3, 4: Xixola. 1. 2. 3. 4: “Patty Makes Things Hum. 3: “Belle of Barce- lona. 3; Art Editor. “I stand on the brink of a great career. Won’t some one please “push me off? NIXON 1 A C ECIL PEACOCK — “Cec.” Pres. L. A. A., 4 ; Athletic Editor, 4 ; Xix- ola, 1, 2. 4, 4; Basket Ball. 2, 4. 4; Foot- hall. .4; Track. 4; Tennis Club, 4; Boys’ Glee Club, 4, 4; “Belle of Barcelona, ’ 4: “Ted Drops In.” 4; “Kip Van Winkle,” 4. “I hold my opinions. Go thou and do like- wise.” FLORENC E SHAW — “Shorty.” Transferred from Cisco; Social Life Editor, 4 : Aletbenae, 4, 4 : Basket Ball, 4,4 : Glee Club. 4; “Belle of Barcelona,” 4; “Patty Makes Things Hum,” 4. “As modest as a flower in June.” DONALD LLSENBY— “Don.” Treas., L. A. A., 4; Assistant Business Manager, 4; Xixola. 1. 2, 4, 4 : Basket Ball. 1.2. 4, 4; Foot Ball, 1,2. 4: Captain Basket Ball. 4: Pres, of Class. 2; Class Treas., 4: Vice Pres. Class, 1 ; Boys’ Glee Club, 4. 4; Orchestra. 1 : Tennis Club. 2, 4: “Bashful Mr. Bobbs.” 1: “Belle of Barcelona.” 4; “Patty Makes Things Hum,” 4; “Go Slow, Mary,” i. “®ed Drops in.” i: “Rip Van Winkle,” 4 ; Valedictorian. “Give him time and he will do it.” .9 SALUTATORIAN ADDRESS Friends, Teachers and Parents: Upon this, the completion of our high school course, we realize how impossible it would have been to obtain our diplomas by our efforts alone. Thus, we feed an immense debt of gratitude, first, to our friends and under-classmen for the helping hand, the pleasant smile, and the hearty words of encouragement which they have given us from time to time; second, to the teachers for their untiring efforts to build for us a founda- tion for future success: third, to the community as a whole for any way in which it may have co-operated with us in our efforts: fourth and greatest, to our parents for their immeasurable sacrifices in making our high school training possible. But we realise that we cannot discharge this debt with a mere “thank you. You have helped us “up to the door and over the threshhohl,” but now we must go “into the world.” alone. Undoubtedly you have, in making these sacrifices for us, at the same time builded hopes and expectations for our future. You have looked forward when we were to become useful, self-supporting citizens. In so far as we gratify these hopes and expeeta- tions and make a success of our lives, only can we measure our appreciation for your efforts. Fellow classmen, let us realize this great responsibility and by virtue of our own manhood and womanhood let us attain a position “out in the world” of which our school and community may justly he proud. — L. R. PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS This week of graduating exercises marks the end of one of the greatest epochs in our lives. We, the (Mass of ’28, can sincerely say that, now at the close of our high school career, our hearts are saddened with the thought of leaving this cherished institution. These four years in N. T. H. S. halve passed so quickly that it’s hard to realize now that we shall soon he Alumni. During these formative years we have developed not only our intellect hut our charac- ter as well. These two features aire the basic principles of our future life, and we shall he doubly thankful in later years to our Alma Mater for offering us these splendid opportunities. Time alone is able to reveal what the world has in store for us, hut man has always looked into the future with great hopes and high ideals — thus it is with the Class of ’28. Now we deem it a privilege to thank the faculty for their untiring efforts to help — Tuck me to sleep in my old Kentucky home. — Louise Jamison. 10 educate us. They have worked with us, used their influence to correct our faults, and have always been willing to lend us a helping hand. We also wish to thank the members of the Board of Education for their interest and support in our scholastic activities. Above all. we sincerely thank our parents for making our education possible. They have sacrificed much so that we may outer the school of life as fully prepared as our education here permits. Now, parents, we hope that in years to come your efforts shall not have been in vain and that we shall bring the honor and the respect due you. rnderclasMiien, we fully appreciate the loyal support and co-operation which you have given us. By doing this you have made our great year in X. T. H. S. very pleasant. Personally, I am grateful to my classmates for bestowing upon me the honor as President of our class, 1 thank you for the hearty co-operation which you have given, and I think our loyal class spirit has been remarkabe. Although our close associations with each other and with the school are abruptly severed at this time. I trust that we shall always remain friends and keep alive forever the memories of Nixon High. —I). K. H., ’28 CLASS HISTORY In the fall of nineteen hundred twenty-four, twenty freshmen started to high school. We felt very dignified and thought we knew all there was to know, hut after struggling with Latin and Algebra, we decided differently. At our first class meeting, we elected Denzil Halcom, president: Mary Conover, vice president: Harriet Roseman. treasurer: Lela Rainey, secretary, and Miss Long, class advisor. In October we had a wiener roast at Weldon Springs, after which we went to the movie “America” at Clinton. This was the tiixe twelve of 11 s went in one car. In our freshman year we proved our efficiency as salesmen by winning the Christmas seal contest. At the end of our first year, four of our jolly group left us. During the summer months we had a pleasant vacation and entered high school dcteiminevT to work harder ami make this a brilliant year in our career. We elected the following officers : Donald Lisenby, president: Martha Turner, vice president: Pauline (token, secretary; Denzil Halcom, treasurer, and Miss Balsley. class advisor. When we assembled again in our Junior year, we had a new member. Florence Shaw, hut had lost three of our old members, namely, Mary Conover, who decided to become a nurse: John Ennis, who was transferred to Champaign High School, and Elijah Rhodes, to Decatur High School. This left our membership the lucky number, thirteen. We elected these officers: Lela Rainey, president; Denzil Halcom. vi c presi- dent: Martha Turner, secretary; Donald Lisenby, treasurer, and Miss Langford, class advisor. Our class flower was narcissus; class colors, green and white; motto, “T T p to the Door, Over the Threshhold and Into the World.” We presented on December seventh and eighteenth, a three-act play, “Patty Makes Things Hum.” The semester He has hard work who has nothing to d o. — Loren Richardson. 11 examinations over, we began to think alnnit our Junior-Senior Banquet. Cmler the on pa hie direction of Miss Langford, the affair was a great success. After we had seen the seniors graduate, we started our vacation feeling proud of the fact that we were now seniors. On September 5th, nineteen hundred twenty-seven, twelve seniors made their way up the stairs to the Assembly Hall. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: Denali Hu loom, president: Louise Jamison, vice president; Martha Turner, sec- retary: Lela Rainey, treasurer; Superintendent Krnest Dickey, class advisor. At the end of the first semester, Bernice Olson decided to leave us. All four years we supplied members for the Glee Clubs, Orchestra and Athletics. This year “Don” was made captain of the ltasket hall team. Cecil, Denzil and Max were fi rst team meml ers, also. We shall leave X. T. H. S. feeling that we are indeed up to the door ; over the threshold ami ready to go out into the world. — Pauline Goken. CLASS WILL We. the Seniors of X. T. H. S.. County of DeWitt, State of Illinois, Iteing of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to lie our last will and testament : that is to say: We give, devise an 1 bequeath to our parents. Board of Education, and the faculty, our sincere thanks for the many contributions they have given us in mnkiug our educa- tion |K ssible. To the freshmen we leave our courtesy towards the faculty : our industrious and quiet habits in class rooms, and our fairness in acquiring good grades. To the sophomores we leave our reeonl of i� erfect attendance for the last four years. To the juniors we leave our physics manuals and notebooks so that they might liecowe learned physicists. Max Hoken leaves his ability as a bluffer in fifty-seven varieties to Wayne Reeser. Louise Jamison bequeaths her coy and shy manners to Thelma Wilson; her glasses to Irene Marsh. Donald Lisenby wills his fastidiousness in dress to Randall Sims: his tine tenor voice to Andrew Allan. Pauline (token leaves her ability to “vampVm” to Inez Roberts ami Grace Baker. Cecil Peacock l equeaths his immaculately groomed hair to Clarence Perkins ; his ability as liasket IkiII player to Paul King. Harriet Roseman bequeaths her ability to keep a “steady” to Beruice McBride ; her “giggles” to Ethel Turner. James Baker wills his cough to Retina Do aldson ; his seriousness to laiwrence Meredith. Lela Rainey bequeaths her slender and graceful figure to Esther Baker: her “special permit” to sleep the first period after dinner to Ralph Donaklson. l m just as jolly as 1 can he.- Krsa FollowelL 12 Martha Turner leaves her popularity with the boys to Eunice Baker and Alice Jamison. Denzil Halcom l equeaths his ability to have several girls to Howard Baker. Florence Shaw wills her blond hair and winning ways to Mary Baker; her privilege of holding her nose up high in the air’’ to Arete Coffman. All the rest of the properties not yet disposed of, we leave to X. T. H. S., for its special use and benefit. As our said administrator, we appoint Professor Dickey. In witness whereof, we. Class of ’28, set our hand and seal, this twenty-sixth day of March, 1028. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above Class of 28, as their last will and testament in the presence of the class, I do hereby set my hand and seal to this document, this twenty-sixth day of March, 1028. (Signed) Harriet Koseman. CLASS PROPHECY Long years ago, on the flat prairie, in the -entral part of Illinois, stood the small village of Weldon. It was named Weldon by some of the good prospectors and genial business people who settled there in the nineteenth century. The influx to this village of the same class of people who named it, made it one of the best of towns and fully justified the name given it. However, it would not have 1 m� cu singled out to me for distinction had it not been that in the year 1928, a class of eleven seniors was graduated from the high school of that place; all of whose members but one were predestined to l� e honored in the hall of fame. Although a recluse for many years. I have not lost my interest in the world, and I have made a particular effort to keep in touch with my school day colleagues and those people who made our conmieneemeut week enjoyable. On a certain afternoon of a pleasant autumn day, several odd years ago, a singular scene might have been witnessed in the streets of this small town as I made one last effort to get in touch with those j eople whose names continually passed to and fro though my mind. Cpon the back of a school library l ook, I found the name of I)r. F. W. Ingvoldstad, Pastor of the First M. E. Church of Decatur, who delivered the inspiring message at the commencement program. As for the faculty of six teachers, they kept their profession as school teachers and have now passed on into another world with the thought that they had accomplished at least one great benefit for the people of America by presenting to these pupils all they knew of book knowledge. Although the pupils of the senior class were far apart In ideas ami achievements, I believe you will feel that each has risen to a place of unusual distinction in world affairs. — Nobody knows how much he knows. — Donald Lisenby. 13 There was Max Gokeu who bluffed his way through high school and the university in his usual manner. So good was his ability to bluff that he has originated a “Unique Bluffers Association” in one of the cities of the West. Lela Hainey carried out her role as a boss. 1 lielieve she was ordained to l e an executive. Her ability to handle so many people and get such good results from even tin laziest enabled her to take a position as manager in a large establishment of the far East. Martha Turner developed her judgment of line clothes and of attractive dress designing. Her expert knowledge of style gleaned from the leading dressmaking establishments has made an acknowledged authority on the art of costuming. Donald Lisenby was the inventor of the word, “lazy;” anyway he was given credit for that because he knew so much about it. One must give him some honor for who wouldn ' t be tired carrying around such an extraordinary amount of “gray matter” as he possessed. The midget of the class was Harriet Koseman. She failed to use enough strategy and let her “lover” slip through her hands. Later on she took Doris Blake ' s place on the Tribune, advising and giving her opinion to the love-lorn youth of the day. (Beware of her advice on the subject of love; it didn’t help her very much.) As we pass along with the memliers of the class of ’28, we come to James Baker. Consequently, we look for his place in the world. Out yonder, where the world goes round, and there ' s a job to do, a man is needed. Character, brain, integrity, a tine soul in a sound body, sinews and sentiment are the specifications. And such a man is at hand. You inquire his genesis? He came from Nixon. Is that enough? You know it is; so this vacant place is occupied by James Baker. 1 remem tier Pauline Goken because she occupied the seat in front of me at school. She was married the day after school was out and started in the restaurant business with her husband. The president of the class was Denzil Halcom, who thrilled every one within hearing distant by playing a small instrument calle d the clarinet. He now devotes merely his leisure time to the clarinet while his chief activity is that of acting as the president of a large corporation this main desire was to rid the world of sickness so pupils wouldn ' t miss so much school). Louise Jamison became a waitress in a large restaurant. She gained her experience during her school days by working in a small down town restaurant in Weldon. The last but not the least of this class was Florence Shaw. She finished her school days at the university. Shortly after that, she married and settled down to a life of ease and enjoyment. 1 can’t seem to recollect her married name, but it probably will stay with her till the end of her days. This then should lie quite enough to convince you of the high places these people now occupy in world affairs, and Nixon High School may well l� e proud of such as its graduates. — C. P. u — I ' ll be wise someday. — Irene Marsh. SENIOR CHARGE As we. the class of 1928. shall this year leave Nixon High and therefore shall he unable to give you our personal advice next year, we believe it fitting and very appro- priate that we should offer you some valuable advice at the present in order that you will not he thrown wholly upon your own mental resources. We can truly say that we have been through the mill, and from experience can point out some of the difficult problems that will confront you which we can tell you how to solve. First, we must impress upon your inexperienced minds the fact that each member of your class must work for the benefit of the group. This is one of the many of your faults, which is likely to cause trouble. Each senior can boast that each indivi lunl always worked for the welfare of the class. Second, we might compare our athletic ability. Out of our class of five hoys, four are star players, while you have only one substitute. We can also boast that we have won the class tournament two out of the four years in which we have competed, receiv- ing second and thirl place the other two years, while you have been satisfied to receive fourth place for the three years in which you have competed. The senior girls also won their class tournament. Third, we would have you notice the comparison in music. Almost all of the members of our class can play an instrument or charm the hearer with his nr her singing. We do not doubt but what you have the most musicians, but it is quality, not quantity, that counts in music. Fourth, we would advise you to give personal opinion to all matters that confront you. We have noticed that you allow the responsibilities of your class to rest upon two or three members ' shoulders, and consequently you have had a great deal of trouble. We would advise you to study everything thoroughly before giving your answer instead of accepting two or three of your members’ ideas. Fifth, we would also advise you as to your attitude and ladiavior in school. We would advise you to hire a mechanic to work on the bells instead of trying to do it yourself and as a result make them worse. We would also suggest that you buy some alarm clocks so that your members might get to school on time. If you would do this and if the underclassmen would do as we did, the school could do away with the tardy statements and the exemption rules. Now we might compare our grades. Seven out of eleven of our members were exempted in all four subjects, while you were fortunate to have four out of a class of thirteen. Our ability to make grades is what has kept this school ' s average so high. We have set these examples for you this year, hut you have failed to see the signi- ficance of them. Juniors, we have not tried to criticise you hut merely point out to you your mistakes, and we have also told you how to overcome them. We, the seniors, wish to extend to you our sincere wish for a successful year during your last term in old X. T. H. S. — Max (loken. — I’m not afraid of m.v lessons, liecanse I have them in my hooks. — Wilbur Shinneman. 15 JUNIOR RESPONSE In Iwhilf of the Junior class I accept this charge. We appreciate vour good advice hut were you sin, -ere in your desire to help us, would not example have been Letter than precept? However, we are truly indebted to you for the lessons taught us bv vour experience in the pitfalls and entanglements caused by poor judgment. ' ' I he fact that each member of our class must work for the henelif of the group has already been impressed upon our minds. We must deny you any thanks or credit for this impression. If it seems to you that but three or four members of our class take all the responsibility, we would remind you that our class meetings are managed fairly and all action is strictly parliamentary. As three or four is not our majority vour state- men t is very misleading. We acknowledge your leadership in athletics. It takes all kinds of people to make the world, rhis class specializes in brains, not brawn. What is nearest the eye obscures me vision. Ion are looking at your own virtues from such .lose range that vou are blinded to ours. We are not devoid of talent. In scholarship, music, dramatics, drawing and literary pursuits, this class is well represented. If all your members are talented musicians, why do they not help in orchestra and musical programs? fan it he laziness instead of lack of ability? i„ the orchestra we are three to your one. We tie the seniors with a record of four students on the honor roll. We juniors have totaled 4,xy 2 days’ absence and 19 cases of tardiness; the seniors have (to their discredit) 35 days’ absence and 21 tardiness. Therefore, it; ill liehooves the seniors to charge the juniors with prompt and regular attendance. Howeier, faulty you think we are, you seem to enjoy our companionship, judging by the number of seniors in junior classes. We wouW not have mentioned your part in ladl-ringing episode, but since you have seen fit to make a member of our class seem responsible for that bit of mischief we wish to remind you that members of the senior class, who should have helped a junior overcome such a temptation, were sitting back, urging him on. I have not been permitted by my class to promise you that we will look to vou for our example, for the class of ’29 has higher aims. However, we juniors are able to see others’ good points as well as our own. We think you are a good class and have a splendid record for your four years in high school. You deserve all the honor which is yours tor having completed your course so creditably, and we extend to you our sincere congratulations. -Wayne Kceser. You see many blonds, but red hair is natural. — Mary Baker. 16 VALEDICTORY Far to the north the nun shines incessantly for months; people work and prepare for the future. Hradually, day hy day, the sun slowly decline until finally it dis- appears heyoiid the horizon. For months all remains in darkness. Each individual ' s outcome during this period will Ik� in direct proportion to the preparation that he made during good weather. Those iieop!e who worked and saved will come through victorious. So it is in life. In our early years, those who work and prepare for the future come out victorious. Our success will he determined upon the extent of our prepared- ness. Thus tin en ling of our high school days resembles the setting sun of the North, marking the end of our preparation. Trial will come and will have to Ik fought and conquered. If we prepared diligently in high school for them, we will he successful. The foundation for success is laid in high school on which we shall build our later life. As freshmen, things were not so serious algebra was merely a required subject and Latin a conglomeration of letters, while Hannibal ' s crossing the Alps in ancient history didn’t mean anything to us. Hut as we prog r ess h 1 from freshmen to sophomores, and now to seniors, who are graduating, things became more ser ous; for now we have to look out into a broad world full of dangers and misfortunes. In each recitation we found a lesson to Ik remembered, something alive and applicable to everyday life. Each accomplishment makes one feel more capable for the greatest task of all life itself. Harder and more difficult propositions than physics lessons will he met after graduation. As we look forward to our choice of a life work in the fields of science, engineering, commerce or whatever we choose to do. we fully realize the value of the training we have receive! in Nixon Township High School. We understand that by the training we have obtained here, we are also better equipped to make better citizens. Some of this class goes immediately to further education in colleges and universities, while others soon will take up their life work. Whatever we do or wherever we go. we shall not forget Nixon High and those who made it possible for us to obtain our education. We wish now to thank our friends and especially the Board of Education for their undying interest in our education, our teachers who have given of their best to assist us, our school mates who have lent their hearty co-operation in all of our undertakings, and above all onr parents. To them thanks will not suffice; it is for us to live up to their expectations and with the help we have received at N. T. H. S.. we shall not fail. Now. as we are leaving Nixon Township High School to move on onr way forward. 1. in behalf of the (’lass of ’2S bid all our parents, friends, teachers, and schoolmates an affect innate farewell. — D. L. I used to he a good boy, hut look at me now, “dura it !” — Dale Pitcher. 17 CLASS POEM Twas only four short years ago That we began our high school career. And now our ways must part. The end of our high school days is near. In ' 24 twenty freshmen entered. And in that short time Nine have dropped out Leaving eleven under the teachers ' regime. Up to the threshold, over the door, into the world,” Has been our creed. Through life let us hope that everyone Will live up to this in thought and deed. With mournful eyes, we gaze upon thee O school of our pleasant days! For we shall never return to thee Except on Visitors ' days. Now with our proudest mien. We receive our diplomas on Graduation Day. This is the day we will remember longest. This, our Graduation Day. — Louise Jamison. — 1 linte acwmpli?Ji — Ijeiand Coffman. IS ELEVENTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Of The Nixon Township High School JUNE 1, 1928 Auditorium : 8:00 P.M. March, High School Senior Orchestra Invocation, Rev. L. S. Kidd Pastor of M. P. Church Selections, a, b, c, - High School Senior Orchestra Address, .... Dr. F. VV. Ingvoldstad Pastor of First M. E. Church, Decatur Presentation of Diplomas, - Dr. L. M. Marvel President of Board of Education Benediction, Rev. F. Roy Doland Pastor of M. E. Church — The unspoken word does no harm. — Dorothy Cotton. 19 Going j u l ? s Ze .vf o vc 0E.TTCA! ; — I grow cold every time I think of my 40th birthday. — Miss Langford. 20 — 1 just hate my curly luiir. — Lela Haincy. £1 Howard Baker, Ethel Turner (Secretary), and Celesta Hiter ( Vice President). Front How Cleta U ng, (.race Baker, Paul King, Wayne Hecser (Treasurer) ; Muriel Long, and Arota Coffman. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Class Motto — Wt Strive to Win ' Class Flower — American Reality Rose Class Colors Red ami White The Class of oi� was well represented in school activities thi year, having members in l oth cl e clwls. in the orrhestia, ami in both the girls ' ami hays basketltall teams. They also have shown their pep ami enthusiasm l� y winuinu two valuable prizes . one was obtained durinu the M. E. Chmvh revival meetings for having driven the best «-;a- yell, composed by Ralph Donaldson ; the other was won for having soM the most - for the Stater play, T -d Drops in. A slow motion movie aetor.— Max Rainey. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY Class Motto — ‘‘Strive Onward” Class Flower— Pink Carnation Class Colors — Pink and Green The Class of .‘11 entered school last fall with only sixteen members. Although small in number they have already set some high records. First, six of their meml ers were neither absent nor tardy during the tirst semester. Second, two of their members were chosen for parts in the Athletic Association play, “Go Slow. Mary.” Again, they lacked hut one point in winning the ticket selling contest over the large Sophomore el. ass. Most of tlte members participate In the various school activities. All in all. they art ' a pretty “peppy” little gang. Hair like grass never grows on a busy street, — Randall Sims. 24 Go l made him, therefore let him pass as a man. Wils MattJx. as — — A miracle, lie ilisngrces with the teacher. — T. J. Shiiiiieinan. l Jt7 — The world’s greatest scientist.- Wayne Reeser. N1X0NIA NIXONIA TEACHERS’ RECEPTION On September twentieth, the Pa rent -Teachers’ Association gave a reception for the teachers to welcome hack the “old” and greet the “new.” The reception was in the form of an informal party; thus, a number of [in rents met the teachers and made them feel “more at home” in our community. Light refreshments of ice cream and cookies were served. SENIOR PARTY Supt. and Mrs. Dickey entertained the senior class and the faculty on Friday even- ing, April the sixth. The decorations and games were in harmony with the Faster season. Under the capable direction of Mr. Dickey as game master, we made these startling discoveries: Denzil Halcom was to l e the first to leave his state of single blessedness for that of martial bliss; James Baker was to acquire great riches; Miss Schmuck was to remain an old maid: Miss Langford had a decided advantage in the hoop race; Max (token had the highest I. Q; Miss Packer knew “this” from “that;” Donald Lisenby was the most fluent in telling automobile stories. Little Louise Dickey prettily assisted her mother in serving a delectable two-course lunch. And then the lights blinked — . — (let out of the way Pm in a hurry. Paul King. 30 She loves teachers for an unknown reason. — Doris Li gen by. 81 Baker. Loren Richardson. Kenneth Edwards, Henna Donaldson, Loarl Ford, Louise Jamison (Tress.) , Irene Peacock. Alice Landrith, and John Brown. Front Row rieta Long Margaret Edwards, Thelma Wilson, Ersa Followed, Ivan Swearingen. Cecil Peacock. Max Doken, Donald Lisenby. Leland OotTniun. Beulah Thompson, Ethel Turner, and Miss Iblcnfcldt (Adviser). NIXOLA LITERARY SOCIETY The Nixola literary Society met on September ninth, for the purpose of electing officers. I’mler the supervision of Miss Ihlenfeldt, onr adviser, we made out a series of programs to bo presented before the assembly every two weeks. Our tirst program consisted of our original Hallowe’en Burlesque in which we succeeded in scarring the students and faculty by our grotesque costumes. Other programs of interest were: ’ommemoration of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, Original Themes and Poems, and Good Citizenship Talks. Wo feel that these programs have been of great benefit to the students. esi eeially to the underclassmn in preparing them for plays and other public performances in which they will later take part. We have had a successful year, hut we are looking forward to a larger membership and better programs next year. ALETHENAE SOCIETY The Alethonae Society met the first of the year and selected Miss Selim tick as their adviser. Under her capable direction the society ( which was responsible for a program every two weeks) has given some creditable entertainments consisting of operettas, patriotic programs and debates. The following are a few of the l est of these programs. “Presides,” was a one-act operetta given by the male members of the society. The boys put lots of “pep” in their acting, thereby holding their audience spellbound for half an hour. At the Christmas program the following subject w as debated: Resolved, It is wrong to teach children about Santa Claus. The affirmative side grew so bold and heated in their affirmation of the wickedness of such a “fib” that the poor “freshies” were almost in tears when the judges relieved them of their sorrow by deciding in favor of the negative side. “Lady Frances,” a one-act operetta, was given by the Alethenae girls before the Parent-Teachers, Association. Everyone will admit that Bridget O’Harrigan was a “scream.” Thus, we fend that we have had a very successful year and are sure that the underclassmen will preserve this standard for the Alethenae Society in future years. 32 — Always hungry. — Howard Baker. — The questionaire. — Lyle Shinneman. t rJO FRONT ROW — L«� la Rainev. (President), Lest v Tlnirber. Bernice McBride, T. J. Shinnennm. Wilmoth Crowe, Andrew Alien, Thelma Smith, Lawrence Meredith, Doris Lisenby, Herman Lamlrith. Harold Rainey, and Miss Sehnniek (Adviser). JUNIOR BANQUET On Friday evening. May the fourth, the class of ’29 entertained the rluss of ’28 at a seven oYlock dinner in the high school gymnasium. Between courses. Miss Schniuck, Miss Packer, and Arete Coffman gave special numiiers. When dinner was finished, the toastmaster, Howard Baker, introduced the following persons: Dr. Marvel, Doris Lisenby, Denzil Halcom and Mr. Dickey. The “gym” was beautifully decorated in green and white, the two classes colors. Sweet Peas formed the center pieces for the table. Menu : Fruit Cocktail Boast Chicken with Dressing Peas in Patty Shells Parker House Bolls Radishes Angel Food Cake Coffee Mints THE PLAYS GO SLOW, MARY Presented by the Athletic Association on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1927. CAST Dolly Benlon — Mary s niece, a holy terror, Bobby Benlon — Mary’s nephew, another holy terror, Mary Abbey— a discontented wife, Billy Abbey — her husband out of a job, Mrs. Benlon — Mary’s mother, Katie — the Abbey’s maid Sally Carter — Mary’s bosom friend, Danny Grubb— an ice man, suitor of Katie, Murphy — a policeman, Danny’s rival Burt Childs— Billy’s friend, Harry Stevens— Sally ' s sweetheart, Virginia Gray Wils Mattix Lela Rainey Max Goken Henna Donaldson Esther Baker Lotus Leevej Howard Baker Wayne Iieeser Loren Riciiardson .. Donald Lisenby Mushed Potatoes Gravy Perfection Salad Tutti Fruit i Ice Cream — Shall we win or lose. — Clarence Perkins. 34 TED DROPS IN Given by the senior class on Thursday, Dec. 22, 1928. CAST Tc l Lansing — who happened along at Maple Point Farm, Deuzil Hal com Lonnie Cramer — who hap|)eued along a week before Ted, Max Goken Charlie Crowder — a young neighbor working at Maple Point Farm. Donald Lisenby Joe Kane — an influential figure in the county Cecil Peacock Betty Carlton — owner of Maple Point Farm, Harriet Koseman Winnie Carlton — her younger sister, Pauline Goken Sally Belton — a coy and pretty neighbor Martha Turner Judy Jefferson — cook for the Carlton’s, Lola Uainey CYCLONE SALLY Presented by the junior class on Friday, April 27, 1928. CAST Jack Webster — owner of the Webster Estate Howard Baker Reggie Manners — a young Englishman, adept at plucking peaches, Loren Richardson Jim Jerkins — courted for twenty years, but not yet discouraged Lester Glenn Willie Clump — Sue Runcorn ' s beau and the world’s eighth wonder Paul King Sally Graham — “Cyclone Sally.” Arete Coffman •Tenney Thatcher — forty, the object of Jim’s insistence Cleta Long Ruth Thatcher — a peach Reggie would like to pick Doris Lisenby Etfie Varden a cute little neighbor Celesta Iliter Vivian Vernon — the belle of Cedar Point, Ethel Turner DRAMATICS “Go Slow, Mary,” given for the benefit of the Athletic Association early in the season, was a success both from the standpoint of dramatics and finances The cast selected from the four classes initiated several underclassmen into this phase of high school life, where they demonstrated creditably their ability as novices. “Ted Drops In,” the senior play, is particularly worthy of mention, since it was staged with much ease and aptness by its cast. “Cyclone Sally,” the initial dramatic presentation of the class of ’29 was staged with credit to the cast, which was composed almost entirely of inexperienced players. The seniors exi ect to give a play instead of the usual Class Night exercises; however, it has not been selected as yet. In general, the plays have been well presented and much credit is due Miss Langford, the dramatic coach, for the success of this literary achievement. — If there ' s anything to do, let me do it. — Cecil Peacock. 36 ALUMNI Alumni Association officers : President, V. L. Shinneman Vice President, Howard Burton Secretary Carol Adams Treasurer, Clara Dickey Class of 18 Lola Emery, teacher C. C. Gray, pharmacist, married W. H. Gray, hanker. Clarence Kiel, civil service, married Karl Peterson, electrician, Vern Shinneman. postmaster Fleet Summers, I. C. Shops Mildred Saylor, Mrs. Harry Goble. Class of 19 Beatrice Bales, Mrs. Hex Garrett Charles Adams, salesman, married Velda Hunt, Mrs. Elmer Mix Hay Olson, traveling collector Gladys Hunt, Mrs. Walter Marvel Class of 20 Clarence Galaway, farmer, married Florence McKown. Mrs. V. L. Shinneman Ira Richardson, hanker Opal Emery, teacher Ernest Dickey, superintendent Class of 21 Ollie Rohen, nurse Ruby Gray, Mrs. Ray O’Daffer Florence Baker, Mrs. Clarence Galaway Sarah Montgomery Lois Ennis. Mrs. Elmo Galaway, Paul Peterson, farmer, married, William Montgomery, I. C. shops, Cora Swearingen, Mrs. Harry Clifton Class of 22 Edna Baker, student, Verneda Glenn, teacher, Opal Gray, art teacher, Kankakee, Illinois Canton, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Clinton, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Iloopestoii. Illinois Deland, Illinois Decatur, Illinois Peoria, Illinois DeLand, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Springfield, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Decatur. Illinois Weldon. Illinois DeLand, Illinois New’ York .... Warrenshurg, Illinois Lane, Illinois Clinton, Illinois Decatur. Illinois Urbana, Illinois .... Weldon, Illinois Springfield, Illinois — A star basket hall player. — Thelma Wilson. 36 Gertrude Marsh, Mrs. Willard Jensen, Marie Marsh, Mrs. R, A. Ryan, Bonn Mire, brickmason, Clara Parr, Mrs. Ernest Dickey Leona Koben, Mrs. C. H. Miller, Voyle Uoherts, farmer, married, I ra Shearer, at home Ethel Smith, nurse, Class of ’23 Howard Burton, farmer, married, Pearl Conover, stenographer, Manila Danison, Mrs. G. W. Hedburg, Ava Ennis, student, Cleo Long, Mrs. MeCormniick, Corwin Miller, orchestra Sylvia Mire, employee, Ada Perkins, Mrs. Morris McKown Lucille Redding. Mrs. Fred McKown Marie Shinneman, Mrs. Robert Elliot, Owen Tilbury, student Walter West, Weldon Lumber Co., Lela Wise, Mrs. Burnett Goken Lela Wise, Mrs. Burnett Goken, Class of 24 Elsie Bebie, employee Elda DoSpain. Mrs Benton Granley Erma Dickey. Mrs. Arthur Miller, Lewis Edwards, pharmacist Arthur Ennis, student Laura Foote, stenographer Marjorie Fullenwider, nurse, Francis Gala way, teacher opal Geer, nurse Roy Geer, salesman Earle Hunt, painter, married Lucile Hunt. Mrs. Howard Burton Marjorie Mattix. Mrs. Earle Hunt Glenn McConkey, teacher Ethel Meridith, Mrs. Ernest Mast Loraine Olson. Mrs. Phillip Foote Alt ha Rainey, teacher Roy Wilson, teacher Mildred Baker, at home, Class of 25 Philip Foote. Sporting Goods Co., married Lotus Hunt, Mrs. Kenneth McConkey Paul Walden, salesman St. Louis, Mo. Deceased California ... Weldon, Illinois Goosecreek, Texas Lane, Illinois ... Weldon, Illinois .. Decatur, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Decatur, Illinois Danville, Illinois . Champaign, Illinois Chicago, Illinois St. Louis, Mo. Bloomington, Illinois Decatur, Illinois Decatur. Illinois Tampa, Fla. Normal, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Weldon. Illinois Decatur, Illinois ... Holder, Illinois ... Weldon. Illinois . Decatur, Illinois . Crbana. Illinois Detroit, Michigan . Decatur. Illinois .. Weldon. Illinois . Chicago. Illinois . Chicago, Illinois Detroit. Michigan . Weldon. Illinois Detroit. Michigan . Kenney, Illinois Danville, Illinois Detroit. Michigan .. Weldon. Illinois .. DeWitt, Illinois .. Weldon. Illinois Detroit, Michigan . Weldon. Illinois ... LeRoy, Illinois I should like to own a restaurant. Pauline Goken. Frances Fleming student Glenn Tilbury, student, Pauline Marvel, student Nora Bennett Kenneth McOonkey, teacher Class of ’26 Vera Baker, teacher Mabel Glasgow, at home, Wayne King, telegrapher Margaret Carr, Mrs. 0. L. Rhodes Ruth Dressier, at home Harry Wise, farmer Lela Roseman, student Helen Baker, at home Lewis Peacock, salesman, Lena Bebio. employee Page Hoops, at home Jeanetta Rhodes. Meullers Mfg. Co Juanita Martin, student. .. Lester Baker, farmer Fra Whitehead, at home Mildred Peterson, at home Vaughn Edwards, employee Gladys Peterson, student Ike Reinhart. Pontiac Plant Class of 27 Carol Adams, at home Walter Dressier, farmer Jessie Baker, nurse maid Charlotte Barclay, at home Russell Fnllenwider, student Bernice Bebie, at home, Laura Barclay. Mrs. A. Beck Willard Gift, farmer Eileen Fleming, student Thelma Glenn. Mrs. Richard Monkman Wayne Meredith, employee Grace Goken, at home Mossie Rich, at home, Kenneth Thurber, farmer Pearl Long, at home Margaret Railsback, student, «... Irene Smith, telephone operator Kenneth Smith, at home Urbana, Illinois Normal, Illinois Evanston, Illinois Glassport, Indiana Weldon, Illinois Farmer City, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Weldon. Illinois Weldon. Illinois Weldon, Illinois Normal, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Decatur. Illinois Weldon. Illinois Decatur. Illinois Crbana, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Lane. Illinois Weldon. Illinois Decatur, Illinois Crbana. Illinois Pontiac, Michigan Weldon. Illinois Weldon, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Ln Salle. Illinois Weldon. Illinois Flora, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Crbana, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Bloomington, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Weldon. Illinois Weldon, Illinois Weldon. Illinois Crbana, llinois Weldon. Illinois Weldon, Illinois — Gee. but I learn fast. — Lester Thurber. 38 ASK ME ANOTHER ABOUT N. T. H. S. 1 — When was the X. T. H. S. district organized? 2 — Who was tin first president of the district? 3 — What persons have served as secretary of the Board of Education? 4 — How many times has X. T. H. S. won the county basket hall tournament? 5 — In what year was the first class graduated? How many people, including this year ' s class, have lieen graduated from X.T.H.S.? 7— Which was the largest class to lie graduated? 8 — How long has the present school building been in use? 1) — Who was the first superintendent of X. T. H. S.V 10 — What languages are a part of the X. T. II. S. curriculum? 11 — What recognition has X. T. H. S. as a high school? 12 How many of the graduates of X. T. II. S. are now married? 13— How many of the graduates of X. T. H. S. have profited from the special instruction given in music to the extent that they have taken an active part in orchestra work? 14 — Have the Girls’ (lice Clubs won any honors for the school? 15 — What three tilings occupy most of Mr. Bebie’s time as janitor? Id — Who of the graduates were in the service of their country during the World War? 17 — What man who is nationally known, once delivered a commencement address at X. T. H. S.? IS- How many people have been employed as teachers in X. T. H. S.? (Seek answers elsewhere in this Iwmk). THE HONOR ROLL In this age of intense interest in athletics, we are inclined to minimize the importance of scholarship. Athletic heroes iierhaps receive more than their share of publicity while good students receive little praise. It has been the practice the last year to publish an Honor Roll at the end of each six weeks and also at the end of the semester. A pupil, to receive this distinction, must have averaged ninety or above. The Honor Roll of X. T. H. S. for the first semester was as follows: FRESHMAN CLASS— Eunice Baker. 94; Alice Jamison, 93%. SOPHOMORE CLASS— Inland Coffman, 92; Dorothy Hiter, 92%. JUNIOR CLASS- — Doris Lisenby, 95%; Wayne Reeser. 112%: Areta Coffman, 90%; Celesta Hiter, 90. SENIOR ( ' LASS — Donald Lisenby, 93%; Lela Rainey, 91%; Louise Jamison, 91; Denzil Haleom, 90%. — Happy and care free. — Francis Hoops. MUSIC GLEE CLUBS At the beginning of the year both the (lirls and the Roys Hlee ( lubs were organized under the supervision of Miss Schmuek. The girls selected Ethel Turner for their accompanist, and the boys chose Miss Packer. Both organizations furnished music for the High School Night services which were held alternately at the two churches on the first Sunday of every Month. An unusually creditable activity was presented by the music department May 11. to celebrate national music week. The program was as follows: Rip Van Winkle, a clever cantata, written for three parts, based uj on the Legend of the same name by Washington Irving, presented by the combined Glee Hubs Initiation, a one-act operetta presentcnl by the Roys Lice ( lob , nus a typical example of the complications brought about in initiating three freshmen pledges into the secret realms of a fraternity. Cynthia’s Strategy was a one-act operetta with but four characters, Cynthia. (Floy Shinneman) and Stanley. ( Denzil Halcom) are in love with each other, but Cynthia ' s father, Mr. Perry, (Donald Lisenby) objects to Stanley Itecanse of business differences with Stanley’s father. Cynthia concocts a scheme to outwit her father and finally wins the consent of Mr. and Mrs. Perry, (Ethel Turner) to marry Stanley. — So quiet and still.- -Virginia Cray. 40 Girls Glee Club Back How Miss Sell muck (Instructor); Lela Rainey, Thelma Wilson, Esther Baker, Pauline token. Henna Donaldson, Lueile Baker, Alice Landrith, Doris Lisenby ( Pres . ). Martha Turner, Ethel Turner i Pianist, See. and Treas. . and Floy Shinneinau. Front Row— Mary Baker. Virginia Cray, Harriet Rosenian, Irene Marsh. Marlaret Edwards. Eunice Baker. Bernice M Bride. Dorothy Cotton, Beulah Thompson, Cleta Long. Thelma Smith, and Arete Coffman. Boys Glee Club Back Row— Miss Schmuck (Instructor). Donald Lisenby, Janies Baker. Loren Richardson, Ralph Donaldson, Cecil Peacock. Lester (Jlenn, and Ethel Turner (Pianist). Front Row — Wils Mattix, Lyle Shinneman, Ivan Swearingen, Leland Coffman, Howard Baker, John Brown, Paul King. Denzil Halcom, and Dale Shinneman. — Tunney is my next competitor. — I ale Shinneman. 41 Harry Merry SENIOR ORCHESTRA Although the Senior Orchestra lost several of its prominent members in last year’s graduating class, we find that much has been accomplished in the school year of 19-7- 192H. There are nine members in this organization besides the instructor. Mr. Merry. At the close of this year’s term we will lose only one player, and thus the orchestra will not lie handicapped at the beginning of the next term. The Senior Orchestra has always been ready and willing to do its part in com- munity as well as school affairs. On May Sth. during National Music Week, a concert was given by the two orchestras.. Besides giving this evening’s entertainment, the Senior Orchestra has taken part in several other programs, such as class plays, parent- teacher meetings, commencement, and other social functions. JUNIOR ORCHESTA The Junior Orchestra has rapidly increased this year. It is composed of twenty- one members, several of whom are high school pupils. With such a membership this orchestra has a much greater variety of instruments than the Senior Orchestra and 1 nonuse of this it has steadily improved and its members will lie admirably fitted for admission to the latter in a few years. Mr. Merry, the director, has worked faithfully and hojiefully anticipates the future development of this group. On May the Sth. the Junior Orchestra skillfully contributed its share of the program: also it has appeared at several parent-teacher meetings. A 1 92X dapper. — Beulah Thompson. 42 Senior Orchestra Left to Bight — Mr. Merry (Director), Beulah Thompson, Miss Packer, Arete ( ' off man. Clarence Perkins, Wayne Heeser, Doris Lisenby, Miss Schmuck (Ass’t Director), Denzil Halcoin. Junior Orchestra I.eft to Right — Lyle Shinnernan, Arthur McXichols, .John Brown, Evelyn Benson, Leon Danison, Clarence (token, Freda Peterson, Max Rainey, Irene Marsh, Miss Schmuck ( Ass’t Director), Colin Beeves, Carl (Jalaway, Fern (token, Esther Baker, Ethel (token, Harold Beeser. My size is no measure of my curiosity. — Melvin Garett. 43 Laugh and grow fat. — Ethel Turner. 45 Basket Ball ’27-’28 Bark How Clarence Perkins, Andrew Alien, Henry Dawson, Mr. Means (Coach). Front How Lester Glenn. Max Goken, Donald Lisenby (Capt.) ; Cecil Peacock, Denzil Unicom. BASKET BALL ’27-’28 Ba skct Ball is au ex elleut game, not only for physical exwise but for mental training as well, as it calls for eoiiecttt ration, quickness of perception and thought, ami the “team work ’ which is so valuable a feature of all group play. Its rules governing fouls ami l ehavior on the floor are so stringent that anger and loss of self-control practically rules one out of the game. Physically, the game does not require or demand the great strength of foot l� all : but quickness, agility, endurance, a keen sense of direction ami muscular control are essential. Throughout, it is a rapid game, well played by enthus- iastic players, who throw themselves heart and soul into the sport. It is a great test for all participants as to whether or not they possess go« l sportsmanship which is essential to a good moral character. Basket Ball, when played by pupils of a high school, gives to all enthusiastic on- lookers a real picture of one ' s ability to take a few’ jolts in a game and then lie called a “good loser’’ as well as a “good winner Basket Ball was started this year by an announcement of practice by Poach Means about the flrst part of November. After the last round in March we look l ack over the schedule and count the record. We And that the season has l� een a successful one. Although the team lost 12 ofjt of 22 games and were outscored, too, by their opponents, they were charted as a suc ess in a financial way, in their sportsmanship and their good clean basket lie II. THE COUNTY TOURNAMENT The County Tournament was curried out on a different plan this year. It was all played at tin Washington Gym at Clinton. Weldon entered in hopes of placing, as they did in tin former years, but due to the fact thut they did not play the standard game of basket ball, they were defeated in the first game of the tournament by a score of to 20. This game with Wnpella was a scoring contest for the players of the Wapella five. THE GAMES OF ' 27-’28 NIXON 4, ARGENT A 5 With tin lirst game of the season at hand Weldon motored to Argenta with many enthusiastic funs. Although the score was 5 to 4 against the team, it did not show the ability of the team, in so far as they were greatly hand lea pi e l. Five font two, eyes of blue. Bernice McBride. 4 o NIXON 27, SAYBROOK 24 Coach Means, having found the eak points by the Argenta loss, polished and strengthened them up a little after which they took the Saybrook live into camp by a score of 27 to 24. NIXON 33, WAYNESVILLE 13 Weldon took the second victory of the season from Waynesville hy a score of 33 to 13. NIXON 1(5, DEL AND 8 Weldon went after De Land’s live for another season. It seems as though Weldon can’t lose to DeLaud. Anyway, they outwitted them 16 to 8 in a slow contest. NIXON 1 5, SAYBROOK 10 Weldon took the second game from Saybrook by a score of 13 to 10. The Say brook live were out for revenge but were unsuccessful. NIXON 15, CLINTON 29 The hardest game of the season was at hand. Clinton had developed a real team and the local five were unable to keep the jmee set by them. We lost 29 to 15 after lead- ing nearly all the first half. NIXON 17. KENNEY 14 With the sick list claiming a player or two, Weldon met Kenney for the first time this season. They were given a stiff run to l eat Kenney in a slow tilt, hy a score of 17 to 14. NIXON 23, LE ROY 32 The Weldon team and fans motored to LeRoy for the first game with that school in several years, and were outwitted 32 to 23 by the LeRoy tossers. NIXON 26, ALUMNI 9 With the vacation days at hand, all the old “stars” of N. T. H. S. were back for the annual game with the high school. Their team consisted of some of the l es t of players, but the local five beat them 26 to 9. NIXON 21. BELLFLOWER 33 Weldon did not know the strength of the Bellflower five, but rumors were that they had a real team. That is what we found when they emerged victorious by a score of 33 to 21. NIXON 28. CLINTON 34 When it comes to basket ball ! etween Clinton and Weldon, both teams were ready to put up a real scrap to win. That is what it was. ami the results were that we had a real game. When the score was tallied up for l oth sides, we found that Clinton had won by a mere margin of six jmints, the score l� eing 34 to 28. NIXON 36. DELAND 15 Since the days of basket ball. Del. and has had but one aim. They wanted to win over Weldon, but for the Nth time Weldon met DeLand and won by a score of 36 to 15 — far from victory for the DeLand five, and still yet farther from that one aim. NIXON 20, WAPELLA 35 Weldon met the Wapella sharp shooters in the first game of the County Tourna- ment and lost by a score of 35 to 20. NIXON 20, BELLFLOWER 45 Weldon lost a second game to Bellflower in a scoring contest for the visitors. — A good word for everyone. — Denzil Halcom. 47 NIXON 25, ARGENT A 27 Weldon lost to Ardent a on the home floor in one of the fastest and closest games of the season. Argenta was victorious by a margain of two points, deciding the contest in their favor hy a score of 27 to 25. NIXON 19, MANSFIELD 30 Weldon lost to Mansfield on their floor, in a rough game with a score of 30 to 19. NIXON 25, FARMER CITY 26 A hard fought game, a long shot hy a visiting player in the last few seconds, and the game was lost to Farmer City, 26 to 25. NIXON 27, WAYXESVILLE 12 Weldon got into the winning column once more hy winning over Waynesville hy a score of 27 to 12. NIXON 31. KENNEY 9 When Weldon gets over thirty points, they generally win, as was the case when they he at Kenney 31 to 9. NIXON 14. FARMER CITY 22 The Weldon hoys had not been used to playing hide and seek, consequently, when they played Farmere City, they were not able to heat them at their own game. When tin final whistle blew. Weldon was found to he losers hy a score of 22 to 14. NIXON 28, MANSFIELD 20 The local boys were out for revenge. They got it when they defeated the Mansfield five in a hard fought game hy a score of 28 to 20. This was the last scheduled game of the season and the Iioys had to he credited with a victory. NIXON 10, TOLOXO 35 Weldon entered the district tournament at Monticello. Tolono was credited with a good team and Weldon was minus a few players on account of sickness; so were unable to hold the Tolono five. This was the last game to he played hy Denzil Halcom, Donald Lisenhy. Max Goken and Cecil Peacock for X. T. H. S. Games won, 10; Games lost, 12. Opponents score. 487; X. T. H. S. score, 480. THE SENIOR GRADUATES DOXAXLD LISEXRY — Donald, captain of the squad, filled a difficult position on this year’s team. Owing to the lack of material. In was shifted from his regular position as forward to the center position. His work at center was remarkable both on the offensive and the defensive. CECIL PEACOCK — Cecil is also a senior. 1 1 is ability to hit the basket often saved the day for X. T. H. S. He is a fast forward and a consistent player. His position which is left vacant will he hard to fill. MAX GOKEX — Max has been a valuable player on this year’s team. He was not only cepalle of doing what a good guard should do, hut he also took part in all offensive plays. His ability lo score made it difficult to fill his jiosition the few times lie was forced from the game by the foul route or by illness. DENZIL HALCOM — Denzil was a valuable player on this year’s squad. He played in more than half of the games and could always he depended upon to do his liest. One of the encouraging factors in Denzil’s playing was his improvement during tin season. — How she can walk. — Wilmoth Crowe. 48 THE CLASS TOURNAMENT The annual class tournament was held after the district meet. Although the scores show a wide range of difference, there were some real games played. One interesting factor in this tournament was the type of hall played by some of the so called “scrubs.” They seemed to Ik able to play l etter ball than they were credited with. (1) Junior Juniors Sophomores (4) ) (2) Seniors Freshmen (56) ( 14) J Seniors (3) Winner Game 1 (10) ( Winner (iauie 2 (47 � J S, niorh (4) Losers Game 1 Losers Game 2 (5) ( (14) J Freshmen (5) Losers Game 3 Losers Game 4 (2) i (35) ) Sophomores — Third Place (6) Seniors Freshmen (42) ( (14) J Seniors — Champions SECOND TEAM One of the features of this season’s work most interesting to the high school and basket hall fans, was the development of the second team, one of which the people should he proud in the coming years. They played several games and, although they did not win all of them, much commendation is due them for the type and standard of basket ball exhibited. We shall hear more from this group in the future. GIRLS’ ATHLETICS � iris’ Athletics was started this year under the supervision of Miss Packer. All the girls were required to take the regular gym work which afforded them worth while physical training. The basket ball teams of the various classes were evenly matched, as may be seen from tin comparative scores, and throughout the year, the girls played line exhibition games. The girls’ class tournament was as follows: (1) Freshmen (0) Juniors, (7) (3) Winners Game 1 (6) } Winners Game 2 (10) j (4) Freshmen (3) | Sophomores ( 1 ) (2) Seniors (8) Sophomores (7) Seniors — ( ' hampions. F resh men — Th i n 1 PI a ce The Freshmen team was comprised of Eunice Baker, Alice Jamison, Dorthy Cotton, Captain; Virginia Gray, and Margaret Edwards. Sophomores: Floy Shinnemau, Irene Peacock, Helen Shinnemau, Captain; Thelma Wilson and Beulah Tompson. Juniors: Celesta Hiter, Ersa Followed. Areta Coffman, Captain; Ethel Turner and Doris Lisenby. Seniors: Lola Rainey, Martha Turner, Pauline (token, Captain; Louise Jamison and Harriet Roseman. — Never out of humor. — Kenneth Edwards. 49 NIXONIA NIXONIA CALENDAR Septeml er 5— First day of school. September 7 First Girls’ Glee Club Practice. September 13 — We l ecome acquainted with Mr. Merry again. Orchestra practice. September 15 — Hoys’ Glee Club is at the twenty minute period this year. September 20 — Teachers Reception. A good attendance. September 26 — May Porter visited X. T. H. S. Rev. L. S. Kidd gave an interesting talk to the students. September 27 — School Board rents a piano. Miss Ihlenfeldt has a visitor. September 30 — Juniors receive class rings. October 3 — Sophomore wiener roast. October 4 — Institute. October 12 — Miss Bopp visits school. October 13 — Rev. Dolan, Hall and Strause gave interesting talks. October 14- Girls’ Glee Club sing at M. I . Church. October 17 — First six weeks ' quiz. October IS — Photographer here. October 21 — Rev. Hall speaks to students and teachers. October 25 — ‘Go Slow, Mary,” is presented liefore a large crowd. October 28 — Xixola program. November 4 Mr. Dickey has his hand hurt. November 7 Mr. Dickey ill. Miss Smith teaching in his place. November 11 — Practice B. B. game. We won. November 16 — Argenta 5, Weldon 4. November 1«S — Weldon 27. Say brook 24. Teachers’ Institute at Champaign. November 23- Weldon 33, Waynesville 13. November 24 Thanksgiving. No school today and tomorrow. December 2- — Weldon 16, Deland 8. December 4 — High School Night. December 5 — Four visitors are here today. Deceml er 6 — Weldon 15, Sa.vbrook 10. December 16 — Clinton 20. Weldon 15. December 14 — Presides have started writing letters to Santa. December 16 — Weldon 17. Kenney 14. Dcoem l er 20- H. S. and grade students put on a program. Decern tier 22 — Senior Play. A good attendance. December 23 Teachers leave Weldon to go home. We’ don 23. LeRoy 32. Decern her 26 — Vacation. December 30— X. T. H. S. 26, Alumni 0. January 3 — Vacation over. Must study again. January 4 — Miss Schmuck ill. Can’t come back to school. January 6- -Bellflower 31, Weldon 23. January 8— H. S. Night. January 10 — Clinton 34, Weldon 28. January 13 — Weldon 36, DeLand 15. January 16 — Miss Schmuck hack. There is one 1 adore. — Harriet Roseman. no January 1!) — Wapella 37, Weldon 21. January 2-4 — Bellflower 45, Weldon 20. January 27 Argenta 27, Weldon 25. February 1 I)r. Marvel talked to students. February 2 Mr. Means ill. He ran not l� e at school. February 3 — Mansfield 30, Weldon 19. February 0 — Mr. Means able to be with us again. February 8 — Fanner City 20, Weldon 25. February 10 — Weldon 27. Waynesville 12. February 17 Weldon 81, Kenney 9. Keep it up l oys. February 21 --Mrs. May Porter, County Superintendent of Schools visited X. T. H. S. February 22 — Mrs. Porter and Rev. Kidd talked to the students. February 23 — Nice snow we are having today. February 25 — Farmer City 22. Weldon 14. February 27 Mr. Means is ill. March 1 — Do we like the mumps? I ' ll say we don’t ! March 2— Weldon 28, Mansfield 20. March 9 — Tolono 36, Weldon 10. March 12 — Citizenship program given at Parent-Teachers’ meeting. Also an oj eretta was presented. March 14 — Boys ' class tournament. Juniors 15, Sophomores 4. Seniors 50. Fresh- men, 4. March 15 — Seniors 47. Juniors 10. Freshmen 17, Sophomores 4. March 10 — Senior boys won first place; Freshmen, .second; Juniors, third: Sopho- mores, fourth. March 19 — (1 iris’ tournament. Seniors 8, Sophomores 7. Juniors 9, Freshmen 4. March 20 — Senior girls won first place; Juniors, second ; Freshmen third, ami Soph- omores, fourth. March 22 — Teachers’ meeting in Peoria. March 23 — First vacation we have had for a long time, and the only one we will have for a long time. March 27 — Miss Langford is not able to be with us. March . 10 — Hurrah! Miss Langford back again. April i — Parent-Teacher’s Meeting. Senior Party at Mr. Dickey ' s home. Faster novelties given as prizes. April 9 — We must like “mumps.” April 13 — Where are our April showers? April 17 — Orchestra practice as usual today. April 20 — Boys and Girls’ Dice Clubs are practicing for an operetta. April 25 — Junior Play Practice. April 27 Junior Play, “Cyclone Sally,” a success. — Admired by all. — Martha Turner. May 1 — Junior-Senior Banquet. May 8 — Concert by both orchestras. May 11 — Kip Van Winkle. May 17— Miss Scliinuck’s grade school program. May IS — Grade School Commencement in high school auditorium. May 28 — Alumni Banquet. May 27 — Baccalaureate. May 29— “Mary’s Millions,” (Mass Night Play. May 30 — Memorial Day. June 1 — High School Commencement Picnic. — Louise Jamison NIXON I A NIXONIA Alfred Bebie OUR JANITOR Our janitor. Mr Bebie, is the most faithful man of all men. Baeh day In has the same work to do — firing. sweeping. dusting and preventing unruly j ersons from marring the building. Still he never eomplains. but faithfully j performs his tasks. We, the seniors of 2N. wish to extend to him our gratitude and thanks and also wish him good luck in future years. — I have the nerve to fuss, but not the inelination. 53 Nellie Benson Maria Moore ' 7th and Sth Grades 1st and 2nd grades Kenneth McConkey Opal Emery 5th and tith Grades 3rd and 4th Grades THE GRADE SCHOOL When school opened Monday, September 5, 1927, there were one hundred and ten pupils enrolled in the Weldon Grade School. The following teachers wen hired: Miss Xelle Henson, principal and seventh and eighth grade teacher: Kenneth McConkey, fifth and sixth grade teacher: Miss Opal Emery, third and fourth grade teacher: Miss Marie Moore, first and second grade teacher; Miss Laura Sehmuck, vocal instructor: Harry Merry, orchestra instructor. The attendance was nearly perfect until March when the excellent record was interrupted by the mumps and influenza. Departmental work was done in the live upper grades, and it proved very successful. Miss Benson taught geography: Mr. McConkey, arithmetic, and Miss Emery taught reading. It was decided that the Weldon Grade School should he represented in the County Spelling Contest : so the best were sent to Clinton. The following pupils were chosen; Gertrude Bedding, Fern Goken. Marie Edwards ami Freda Peterson. An operetta was given in May by the sixth grade children under the supervision of Miss Sehmuck. and also the Junior Orchestra gave a concert the same week under the supervision of Mr. Merry. This year the grade school is very proud of its work done by both teachers and pupils. The Board of Education and Parent-Teachers’ Association deserve considerable credit for the school ' s progress. The eighth grade commencement exercises were held Friday evening. May 18, in the Nixon Township high school building. ’Cause you’re a long time dead. — Helen Shinneman. You might as well live while you’re alive 54 BASKET BALL NOTES Tht Weldon (trade School Basket Bull Team did not get a very good start for their season’s play. They were handicapped by the lack of a place in which to play. loiter in the season they were allowed to use the high school gym. Although the team didn’t play many games, they were able to get in some good practice under the coaching of Mr. MeConkey. The Ih .vs made a good showing in the DeWitt County Grade Tournament. Weldon’s center. Clarence Gokeu, was placed on the all star selection. The hoys are looking forward to a letter season next year. The Grade Board EI.MEK 1.0X0 I)R. A. V. FOOTE JESSE H. MeBRIDE “A little foolishness now and then, Is relished by the l est of men. — Laurence Meredith. 55 First and Second Grades Bottom How — Miss Moore, Teacher; Jack IVarl, Cecil Baker. Audrey Anna Long, Marjorie Holt f re ter. Junior Glasgow, Agnes Edwards, Jewel Oaks, Hue! Thmnpkins, Elizabeth Peacock, Lora May Garrett. Donald Baker, Richard Swearingen, and Cecil Brown. Second How Karthel Thompkins. Irving Dawson, Dorothy Moody, John Kellerlmuls. Bobby K« el, Goldie Spicer, Dwain Bedding, Lloyd Heeser, Donald Sutherland, Mildred Perkins, Dean Shinneman, and Junior Long. Fifth and Sixth Grades Bottom How Hester Long, Virgil Glasgow, Jean Clemons, Lawrence Brown, Charles Smith. Mary Brown, Donald King. I eota Brown, Loon Danison, and Marjorie Persons. Second Row Kenneth McConkey, Teacher: Bernice Holding, Charles Workman, Florence Black, Lora Spicer, Virgil Long, .Margaret Brown, Margaret Grammer, Arvel Spicer, and Freda Edwards. Third How — Colin Reeves, Eleanor Field, Phyllis Coffman, Leo Workman. Ruth Perkins, Vernelle Workman. Thelma Followed, Jessie Oakes, and George Bramel. 56 Third and Fourth Grades Bottom Row — Glen Smith, Margaret Southerland, Mervu Thorpe, Beulah Betiding, Rieli- Arehie Spicer, Eileen Workman, Lillie Sue Goble, and Dale Long, ard Beeves, Bill Holtfretter. Maxine Perkins, David Hons tin, Thomas Edwards, Sernnd Bow Miss Emery, Teacher: Carl Oaks. Bundy Spicer, I ee Baker. Junior Dawson, Dorthy Brown, Evelyn Moody, Erwin Dona Bison, Feme Bateson, Leota Mankman. Lyle Beeser, I ester (token, Lawrence Persons, ami Junior Followed. Seventh and Eighth Grades Bottom Bow Finland Lisenby, Gertrude Bedding, Mildred Brown, Evelyn Benson. Eulla Bateson, Charles Donaldson, Geraldine Ganett, Bernice Peacock. Bachel Long, and Marie Edwards. Second Bow— Miss Benson, Teacher. Carol Baker, Robert West, Ethel Goken. Ora Followed, Clarence Goken, Charles Baker, and Edna Moody. Third Bow Harold Beeser, Ida Black, Wendell Pearl, Martha Perkins, Freda Peterson, Arthur McXichols, Fern Goken, ami Lloyd Shinneman. : 7 Mr. Dickey — “Name an island possession of the Doited States.” James B — “Hugh? Why a T Mr. Dickey— “Correct !” 0 ® Doris — “Don ate something on the B. B. trip that poisoned him.” Ma rt ha — “Croquette ?” Doris — “No, hut he’s pretty sick.” 0 -® Mr. Means— “Why haven’t you your lesson?” I ' auline — “1 couldn’t study; the lights went out.” Mr. Means — “Why didn’t you turn them on and send him home.?” 0 0 Mr. Dickey — “Andrew, how come you are late?” Andrew — “Well the alarm was set for six and there are seven in our family.” 00 Waiter — “We have pork chops with French fried and we have chops lean.” Cecil— “Yes, sir, which way?” 00 In A Freshman’s Eye The Senior stood on a railroad track The train was coming fast. The train got off the railroad track And let the Senior pass. 00 Denzil— “I don’t believe you like me anymore.” Miss Langford — “Good Heavens, I can’t make love to you in class.” 00 Miss Ihlenfeldt — “How dare you swear before me in class?” Lester (L— “How did 1 know that you wanted to swear first?” — An artist by birth. Ralph Donaldson. 58 Mother — “Who called on you last night?” Ethel — “Only Helen, Why?” Mother — “Well, you tell Helen she left her pipe on the piano.” 5X§ Max G. — “What have you special?” Waiter— “Small Steak a la carte.” Max — “Alright, wheel it in.” (5X5) Visitor — “Young lady, what have you done foi your school?” Arete — “Why, I was the dot on the “i” in the Nixon Band.” • 0 Miss Packer — “If a farmer raised 8,000 lmshels of wheat and sold it at $2.00 per bushel, what would he get?” T. J. — “All Automobile.” (5X5) Bernice — ““I don’t intend to marry until I’m .‘10.” Harriett — “And I don’t intend to be HO until I’m married.” (5X5) Dedicated To Harriett When Mother’s in the parlor Sit like this. When mother’s in the kitchen. Sit — like — this. When mother’s upstairs in l ed, Sitlikethis. (5X5) Virginia — “My mother takes up French, Spanish, Italian and German.” Celesta — “Goodness, where does he study?” Virginia — “He doesn’t study ; he runs an elevator.” (5X5) Thelma S. “You are so cross eyed that the tears roll down your back when you cry.” Inez — “That’s all right; the doctor’s treating me for bacteria.” (5X5) Lyle — “Who has greater power than the king?” Wils— “The Ace.” (5X5) Waiter — “We’re up to date. Everything hero is cooked by electricity.” Donald — “Well, then give this steak another shock.” (5X5) Dorothy — “Are you sure it is an exclusive perfume?” Floy— “Oh, yes, only a few can pronounce it.” — Love boys at a distance. — Alice Jamison. 59 Thelma W. — “Doe., why does so small a cavity feel so large to the tongue?” Dentist — “Just the natural tendency of the tongue to exaggerate. 1 suppose.” © • Helen S. — “Oh! Baby’s cut a tooth.” Wibur — “Well, get the iodine.” Thelma W. — “Doe, why does so small a cavity feel so large to the tongue?” Dentist — “Just the natural tendency of the tongue to exaggerate, 1 suppose.” Miss Schniuck — “What is the most nervous thing next to a woman?” Iceland— “Me— next to a woman.” • • Lueile B. — “Oh, 1 wish the Lord had made me a man.” Henry — “He did. I’m the man.” GX5) Dari — “When 1 get to heaven I’m going to tell Shakespeare that 1 don’t like his plays.” Lawrence — “But what if he isn’t there?” Carl— “Then you tell him.” (•X5) Mr. Means in physics class on examination day “.Now write me all you know about electrodes.” Florence S. — “I’m not through lightning yet.” (• •) Dale S. — “Say, how long do 1 have to wait for a shave?” Barber — “About three years, sonny.” (sXs) Loren — “How did you become an expert swimmer?” Wayne R. — “Why, I used to l e a traffic cop in Venice.” (sXs) Louise — “Are late hours good for one?” Irene M. — “No, but they are fine for two.” e ® Max R. — “( ' an you dance?” Beulah — “Oh yes, I love to.” Max— “Then we’ll love.” • • Howard on B. B. trip— “Which end shall I get off at?” Conductor — “It’s all the same to me, both ends stop.” — So young and sweet. — Inez Roberts. 00 Alice J. — “So she winked at you, eh? Well what followed? ' Melvin — “I did. ” (SXS) I ela It. — ‘Tin a champion cornet player. 1 entered a contest once and played ‘Annie Laura’ for three weeks.” Esther — “And did you win?” Lela— “No, my opponent played Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever.” (SMS) Margaret E. — “What do you think of Virginia’s new dinner gown?” Mary B. — “Well, It’s such a small matter I really don’t care to discuss it.” (SMS) Miss Schmuck in physical geography — “We will have the lesson on earth to-morrow.” (SMS) HOBBIES Mr. Dickey — Editorials and Cartoons Miss Ihlonfeldt A Strict Assembly Period Cecil Peacock — Helping Others Ethel Turner — Keepin Quiet Beulah Thompson To be Cimoticeable Lela ml Coffman — Causing Disturbance Ralph Donaldson Studying And rew Allen — Prom ptn ess Aus. Glenn — Making Speeches Howard Baker Le Miss Schmuck — Banking Money Donald Lisenhy — Asking Questions Wayne Reeser — Filibustering ( ’la renee Perkins — Bossing Randall Sims Pole Vaulting Harold Rainey — Broad Jumping Lela Rainey — Giving Orders Doris Lisenhy — Acting Cute Esther Baker — Fussing ing Yells (•MS) Miss Ihlenfeldt — “Please explain the compound verb.” Thelma S. — “It’s a comi ound verb of motion.” SMS) Denzil and Donald — “We traveled to get advertisements the entire day and got two orders.” Mr. Dickey — “Too bad; who gave you those?” Denzil — “Everyone — Get out and stay out.” (SMS) Cecil — “Would you punish a boy for what he didn’t do?” Miss Packer — “Of course not.” Cecil — “Well, I didn’t do my English.” (SMS) Miss Langford — “I take great pleasure in giving you this 00 in English.” Andy — “Aw, make it 100 and enjoy yourself.” — Now, let’s be serious. — James Baker. 61 ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIETIES HOOKY AND CLASS CUTTING ORGANIZATION Manager, Lester Glenn Assistant Manager, .... Wils Mattix FUSSERS’ UNION Warm Devotion Manager, ... Max Goken President, ...... Cecil Peacock NUT CLUB Prime Nut, .... Assistant Prime Nut, Plain Nut, .... Another Nut, ... C SEEDY SOCIETY President, T. J. Shinneman Variety Manager, .... Carl Galaway Promotor, ...... Francis Hoops Beneficiaries, Teachers Andy Allen Virginia Gray Doris Lisenby James Baker — Nobo ly knows how much ho knows.— Donald Lisenby. 02 N. T. H. S. FORD Chassis, Henna Donaldson Springs, - Henry Dawson Lawrence M. Spark Pings, Louise J., Lotus L., Lyle S. Melvin G. Has, Wayne Heeser Hear Axle Differential, - Handall Sims Cushions, - Ethel Turner Paul King Brakes, - - - - Herniee McBride Emergency Brake, - - - Inez Roberts Horn, Clarence Perkins Steering Hear, Mr. Dickey Dash Light. Mary Baker Clutch, Donald Li sen by Bumpers, - Irene Peacock Miss Packer Switch Key, Wils Mattix Lights, - Dorothy Cotton Floyd S. Mirror. Virginia Gray Speedometer, - - - - Ben lali Thompson Coils, Miss Sckinuek Tail Light. Harriet Hoseman Fenders, - Cleta L., Lester G. t Helen B., tS: Loarl F. Accelerator, .... Carl Galaway Hanning Boards, - Ralph I). Kenneth E. Fan, Doris Liscnhy Hot Shot Battery, - Esther Baker Duco Paint, Pauline Goken Flat Tire. Harold Rainey Starter, Thelma Wilson Connecting Rial, .... Lucile Baker Exhaust, Hoy Smith Top Dressing, - - Helen Shinneman Squeak in Hear Axle, - - Andy Allen Stop Light, Dorothy Hiter Two-in-One Gear, - - Mr. and Mrs. Means Tire Pump, Mr. Bebie Rings, Areta Coffman Deuzil Ha Icon i Heater. Max Goken Knock in Engine. - - - • Cecil Peacock Cutout, James Baker Spare Tire, Florence Shaw Windshield, Miss Langford Feed Pipe, - - - - Howard Baker License Plates. Leland C. Grace Baker Crankshaft, - - Miss lhlenfohk Hear Curtain, Thelma Smith Muffler, Francis Hoops Static, - - - Max R. T. J. Shinneman Parking Light, Martha Turner Carburetor, Irene Marsh Directions to Users, - - - Lelu Rainey Depreciation. Dale Conn Shock Absorliers, - Dean Whitehead Eunice Baker Axle Grease, Ivan Swearingen Anti- Rat tiers, - Krsa Followed Dale Pitcher Nuts. - Margaret E., Alice J., Dale S. iVc Celesta Hiter Of) — Silent and busy. — Eunice Baker. “What’s the hurry?” asked Max of Ralph, “Why the si eed of forty-four?” “Trying to eatrh Miss Langford,” he gaspeil, “She started nearly two-mimites liefore.” (•Xs) Most Distinguishing Features “Aus” (ilemi — Laugh Miss Langford — Walk Howard Baker Spelling Areta Coffman Tilted Nose Dale Pitcher — Musical Ability Ethel Turner — (Jiggles Helen Shiuneman — Long Shots Bernice McBride — Toe Dancing Harriet Roseman — Marcelle Ralph Donaldson — Seriousness “A nd v ” A 1 len — Pa ssing James Baker — Chronical Cough Lawrence Meredith — Neatness Beulah Thom i won — Being Spanish Mary Baker — Re l Hair Miss lldenfeldt — Smile Miss Sch muck — Curls Pauline (Jokeu — Rouge Paul King — Si eed Inez Rolierts — Beauty Loarl Ford — Smoking (’an You Imagine? Miss Soli muck with bobbed hair? Max Rainey flunking a subject? Ralph D. ruling a “kiddy-kar?” Dorothy Hiter in love? Wils Mattix quiet? Helen Shinneman without a date? Donald Lisenby doing something on time? Cecil Peacock “out of humor?” Lotus Leevey vain? James Baker having throat trouble? Bernice McBride with a beau? Thelma Wilson noisy? Andy Allen a basso singer? Mary Baker grown up? Leland Coffman on a date? Harriet Roseman with curly hair? 2X5) It s surprising how many things a girl can learn at a boarding-school that will never be any use to her. 6Jf A mechanic.— Lester Glenn. And the ha-11 1ms passed the loop. There’s one familiar Junior cry, you know, And that is, “Reansoup! Realisoup !” ( 5 X 2 ) Krsa — “Did you ever take Chloroform?” Lotus — “No, who teaches it?” §X 2 Kun ice R. — “I)o they wear those track pants right out in the open?” Harold — “No, they usually wear them out in the seat.” (2X2) Mr. Dickey — “Your answer is about as clear as mud.” Wilniothe “Well, that covers the ground anyway, doesn’t it?” 2X2) Dean — “I only made one mistake in a 500 word theme.” Perk— ‘That’s good, lmt try to do letter the next time.” (2X2) Advertisement — “Why kill your wife? Let our washing machine do your dirty work.” (2X2) Ivan S. — “Why do you use rouge on your lips?” Oleta L. — “To make them reddy.” (2X2) Miss Langford — “Who owns the air?” James — “Don’t know.” Miss Langford — “Well, who owns water then?” James — ‘The Lord, I suppose.” Senior’s mascot. Dean Whitehead. t 5 The joke editor may scratch his head Until his finders grow sore; Hut some one ' s sure to remark, “I’ve heard that joke before. ’ SX2 When Howard starts to lend a yell, First his coat begins to swell ; Then his hat. it topples down : He grits his teeth and starts to frown. Back and forth he rants and rages. Till a Nixon star a basket cages. In applause he bursts out stronger, Till his lungs will last no longer; Then he gasps and starts anew; Thus his little bit to do. “I can fill a balloon, said Wayne, “With gas that cannot l� e ignited.” And as the news got spread about. All the people grew excited. Home said. “Yes:” others, “No;” A few — “He would be highly noted.” Hut right or wrong we ' ll never know. For the gosh -darn thing exploded. — Five foot two, eyes of blue. — Bernice McBride. 66 Ir-Ha At renter stood Thelnm and Irene— One quite, virions: the other serene. The whistle blew ; the bull was tossed ; This play, the game was won or lost. Thelma swung with a mighty grace, Her tist descended in Irene’s fare. The gun went off; it was called a tie. For Irene was disabled by one black eye. ’Twas the last day of school As Dude went whistling out the door. ‘‘Why, aren’t you sad?” asked Perk. “Our school life will soon l e o’er.” “Oh Tin not worrying,” Dude then replied, “For I have eight years more.” (sXs) ' Twas the night before exams That Helen S. ) sat poring o’er her Imoks, Hut alas, to a casual observer How deceiving were their looks, For horrors! Instead of English, her speech to lietter It was a much worn issue of “Red Pepped,” A serious fellow. — Andrew Allen. 17 ROSEMAN’S CASH GROCERY THE STORE OF PRICE, SERVICE AND QUALITY We always have the new things first — in clothing, furnishings, hats, etc., that the young men wear. Always glad to show you. Blue Ribbon and Farmer’s Pride Brands GOTTLIEB’S Phone S8-2 Weldon, Illinois. Clinton, ... Illinois Different Photography! 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Miller Carl Recser Frank Inin way DIREI TORS Wyatt Ha loom W. H. Conn THE STATE BANK OF WELDON Weldon, Illinois Established 1887 CAPITAL, $25,000.00 Incorporated 1906 SURPLUS, $25,000.00 Three Per Cent Interest on Time Deposits “If you’re anxious to add to your savings Just live on a little hit less; Your ‘Earnings’ are not so important. It’s the ‘Savings’ that count for success.” OFFICERS DIRECTORS Guy Mawhlnney. W. J. Olson John Galaway, Chas. Marsh Wyatt Halcom. George Pitcher P. M. Smallwood I . M. Smallwood, President Chas. Marsh. Secretary-Treasurer E. O. Martin. Manager WELDON GRAIN COMPANY ( Incorporated I COAL, GRAIN, SEED, FENCING Phone No. 15 Weldon Illinois 72 THE MODEL C. G. SMITH Clinton. III. FIRST CLASS BARBERING I Want Your Hair” CLOTHING, HATS CAPS, SHOES Weldon, Illinois mid GENTS FURNISHINGS — Cheapest Place In Town Wo SiKM-inlizo lu SUITS, 2 PANTS, $25.00 To Get Your School Supplies, Candy and Cigars WELDON RECORD W. G. HUNT, Mgr. .li hse II. .Mrllride, Proprietor. BUSY BEE IN1KI lOl ' H Restaurant And Confectionery GEORGE W. BAKER Ideal Ice Cream HARDWARE Funeral Directing a Speciality E. I. GARRETT, Prop. Weldon, Illinois Weldon, Illinois Store Phono, 50 Mouse Phono, 41 ELMER LONG ( Wiring System — for lifetime service CASH GROCERY and BAKERY I list II 1 Us 1 H.v The Store That Saves You Money fan KARL L. PETERSON Electrical Contractor Wi ' lilou, - . - Illinois and Dealer Wehlon, . Illinois rv � ' This space represents the good of the entire personnel of organization. will this May the future of Nixon Township High School surpass its proud past and its accomplishments ever increase. KANE ENGRAVING CO. Artists-Engravers Deeatur Bloomington 74 NIXONIA N IXONIA PAUL WETHERELL Weldon, Illinois FIRST CLASS BARBER SHOP Service Satisfaction Try Us ANSWERS TO “ASK ME ANOTHER ABOUT N. T. H. S.” 1 — Early in 1010. 2 — I r. L. M. Marvel. 3 — Charles Marsh, Clara Smith, James Coffman. 4 — Twice ; in 1022 and in 1020. 5— 1018. 0—125. 7 — Class of 1024 ami Class of 1020, 10 each. 8— Since October 30, 1025. 0 — Superintendent Roy H. Johnson. 10 — Latin and French. 11 — Accredited by the University of Illinois. 12— 47. 13 — 32. 14 — Yes. First place in the County Contest on several occasions. 15 — Chasing dirt; chasing kids: play practice. 10 — C. C. Cray, Clarence Keele, W. H. Cray, V. L. Sminncinan, William Montgomery. 17 — Francis G. Blair, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. 18— 44. o o