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

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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

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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

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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