Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR students handle acetylene they would better start an Acetylene Light Plant. Miss Gourley (In Civics): “Verne It would please me much if you would keep your big feet off that chair. Verne explained that he bore no grudge against nature for endowing him with such big feet, as they gave him a good standing. Miss Gourley: “Florence, as you are so much interested in that chart, you may show the pictures in it to all the class.” Florence said that she was not so very will versed in Physiology, but would do her best. She then showed and explained to the Civics class the entire chart of drawings from the skeleton to the parts of the ear. The class desires to extend through the columns of this paper, their heartfelt thanks to Florence 'or the instruction they received as they now feel competent to pass a schol- arship exam, in Physiology. JUNIOR NOTES William Flora is still a frequent passenger for the L. E. W. from Paxton to Gibson. We’ve wondered what’s the drawing card. A number of Juniors took a promi- nent part in the “home talent’ musi- cal play given by the Congregational chinch, January tenth. Naturally, they put up the goods. Construction work in Geometry is very interesting, and every member of the class Is taking a firm grasp and pushing the work in good shape. Mr. Bainum (in geometry): Ethel, go to the board and construct a tri- angle.” Ethel at the board: She got two lines together but the third—well, ask her, she’ll tell you how' it was done. Ixmis Mills, after a few days’ vaca- tion (?) working in the restaurant, 9 “throwing buns”, returned to school to pay a visit. Bruyn Keator has been absent from school for some time on account of ill- ness, but has now resumed his studies with the Junior class. The English Literature Class are studying “An Essay on Criticism” by Pope. The poets of the class are pay- ing particular attention to this phase of the subject. Miss Ruth Boomer has been absent from school several days on account of the severe illness of her mother. Resolved, That Room VIII. is all right in school hours but an awfully bad place to spend a half hour after school, especially under Miss T’s close surveilance. A Bunch of Junior Girls. Virgil is noted for his similes. —Beebe. The Juniors don’t deny that at all. They are noted for poor translations (T the same. Miss Pauline Pitney entertained ncr sister, Mrs. Robinson of FramcHn, Ind., during tj,e vacation perlol Miss Ruth McCracken spent Christ- mas Eve in Hoopeston. Orville Hamm spent the holidays at his home near Ludlow. The Philomathian club met with Misses Louise Perdue and Pauline Pitney at the former’s home, Satur- day afternoon, Jan. 8, 1910. The Jun- iors present report a fine time and an excellent program. Miss Floy Hickman visited her friend, Ruth McCracken during the holidays. We notice that Santa was very good this year. The Freshie boys, especial- ly, received many new toys, jack- knives like papa’s and—just lots of things. Be it Resolved, That henceforth we

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s THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL .’ELLEC I OK weeks for review. The class mates of Ruth Boomer are very sorry to learn of the death of her mother, and are glad that she has been permitted to resume her work at school. levering Jones spent a part cf his vacation in Champaign. Verne (in English History III.): — “King James issued a Declaration of Independence.” Three days of the Christmas vaca- tion were spent in having a jolly time at a house party af the homes of Neil Kerr and Melvin Froyd. Those pres- ent were, Ethel Sheldon. Nelle Car- son, Edith Mauer, Pete Karr, Mel- vin Frryd and Neil Kerr. All enjoyed themselves immensely. Miss Tobias (in English History III.) Ethel, What was the cause of the War of 1812?” Ethel: Taxation with- out representation.” By the way some of the Chemistry SENIOR NOTES The Senior Literature Class, having finished its «tudy of American auth- ors. is beginning Burke’s Speech on Conciliation of the American Colo- nies.” The Civics Class had a de- bate, Tuesday. Jan. 18, concerning Woman's Suffrage. Elmer Erickson, Charles Cunningham, an Ruth Mof- fett spoke on the negative, and Faye Sackett, Lou Hammerlund, and Verne Healy on the affirmative. May Ryan and Faye Lay bourn en- Eli..h Lamb, of Cham- paign, during holiday week. The class in German IV. has just finished reading ‘Storm’s Pole Pop- penspaler”, and has taken up B.uum- bach’s story, “Per Schwiegersohn”, as its ne::t work. The Chemistry class has now finish- ed all text-book work required for the first semester. It will now have a few

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JO I HE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR will have no cause to be on “proba- tion” in English Literature. Donald Bainum. Elmer Erickson. The Geometry class has completed Book II., preceding the construction work. N. B.—Geometricians, bring cord, rulers, compass, pencil, etc., to class with you. SOPHOMORE NOTES Several Sophomores attended a masquerade party given by Elizabeth Thomas during the holidays. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The Sophomores were well repre- sented at the skating rink during the holidays. Everyone took a long need- ed rest from school work. Lois Richards did not come to His- tory class, Jan. 18. She was probably wailing for the class to catch up with her. We are all anxiously waiting to know whether we are to take the exams. Miss Gourley condescends to let us know the Wednesday before they are to be given. She probably knows that a little review work won't hurt us. Miss Gourley, in Zoology, discussing snakes: “It must be remembered that all copperheads are dangerous.” We have nearly finished our work in Zoology, and no one seems to be sorry. The dissec.ng of fish and oth- er animals did not meet with the ap- proval of all the girls. We hope to find Botany rrore to our taste. The Sophomores have all promised either o do without a meal or to stay away one time from the skating rink, in order to pay fcr the cuts and cover design of this issue. A big Senior lad said we would do without the meal first There are others. Miss Gourley: “Donald Bainum, What is the vegetable food of mice?” fonald: “Cheese.” “A LITTLE LEARNING IS A DANG- EROUS THING” Here are a few history answers col- lected in the New York State Educa- tion Department during the past year. Modern conveniences—Incubators and fireless telegraphy. The Republican party was formerly known as the Free Spoil Party. The President takes the yoke of of- fice. The salaries of teachers are paid from the dog-tax. Benjamin Franklin produced elec- tricity by rubbing a cat backwards. Lincoln had a woman make him a suit from rails which he had split. They were hickory rails—hence, hic- kory shirts. The cause of the Revolution was that the colonists wanted room to pas- ture their cattle. The Spoils System—the place where spoiled things and waste are kepr. Tue Board of Health has largely tak- en the place of this. The difference between Jackson and Roosevelt is that Jackson has been dead a long time, and Roosevelt is in Africa shooting lions. —Selected. SUBSCRIBERS! The management of the Reflector will be greatly obliged to all who have r oi yet paid their su ■ niptions, .f they will “loosen up”. There is an expense to be met at the issue of each number and money is scarce with us these days. Please pay up, get the agony over wtih, and relieve the suspense of the business manager. At the Theatre. Soph:—What is that over by the door? Freshie:—Why, that is Arthur Cur- rie. Soph:—Gee, 1 thought it was an exit light.