Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 6A by one of the clever Freshmen. The sign bore the inscription “Dog tax 17”. In a Sophomore theme: “The next morning he was found by a policeman whose eyes were blis- tered with tears.” (It’s queer how much policemen cry nowadays.) Miss Glide Boshell of Melvin, visit- ed P. H. S. on Jan. 3. She was the guest of Ruth F. and Clithroe R. First Senior: “Have you a good book to read?” Second Senior: “Yes I have ‘Burke’s Conciliation with America.” Miss G. “Is anyone here familiar with the wax-wing and its habits?” M. S. “Yes, I saw one once.” - Dorothy Smith (describing a bird) “and their wings are sprinkled with cinnamon.” Thoughtful Junior: “You can use my muff if you are cold.’ Absent-minded Freshman: “Thank you, my feet are warm.” Miss Chipps: “What is the differ- ence between a flat and an apart- ment?” W’ise Pupil: The price, of course”. A. F.: “There is going to be a big Sophomore meeting tonight after school.” R. F. “Is there”? A. F.: “Yes, Marie N. is going to be there.” Miss Chipps kindly allowed Mildred Smith to look out the window for sev- eral minutes, during the second per- iod one day, much to the amusement of the other students. JUNIOR NOTES On entering room 12 December 10, the Cicero Class heard the tingle of money rolling around the floor. Evi- dently some ‘Freshie’ had lost his penny. The athenaeum literary society gave their entertainment Friday evening, December 13. In spite of the fact that Friday and thirteen are considered to be very unlucky, the play, was a glow- ing success. Several Juniors took part in the program, all of whom did ifuir parts splendidly. Mr. Lathrop informed his English History class Wednesday, Dec. 18th, that the quiz papers were unique in that no one flunked. (It is exception- al, is it not?) “Pancake” the small boy of the Jun- ior class cannot refrain from playing with the cord on the window blind in English History. Mr. Lath:op (in English History): “Kayn ond, what were the last words of Nelson before he died?” Raymond, “Don't give up the ship, beys.” The Juniors ,in History III. are in the midst of the French Revolution. Napoleon, Murat, Ney, Austria, France, and Prussia are muddled to- gether hopelessly in their brains. The Juniors in Geometry have great difficulty in drawing perfect circles upon the black board. The cord either knots or else their fingers slip. Tftp result is lop-sided and patched up fllF

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THE PA X TON HIGH SC HO OL RE ELEC TP O 6j spects, but as “experience is the best teacher and our editors have not had much of that, we think it was all right. We wish to take this op- portunity to thank Mr. Lathrop for his kindness in writing the article, School Spirit” ror us, and, also Miss Gourley, our Faculty adviser, for the assistance she gave us. Ray Smith has been absent several days on account of sickness. Hjalmer Eckman caused a great deal of excitement by stepping over a desk in Room 8 in Ancient History B. Dewey F. while reading a piece about Babylonia called it Bylonia. Miss ChippS: “Dewey you must be hungry. had some part in it were: Mildred Smith, Gladys Corbly, Ethel Kelley, I eota Thrasher, Gladys Bobo, Mary Hagens and Ruth Flora. Miss Chipps: “Dorothy, what do you think of Leota’s diagiam on the board ” Dorothy S.: I think Its real good, it is just like mine.” The Freshmen are to be congratu- lated upon the December number of the Reflector. “Old timers” say that it was the best Freshman number ever published except the one by the Freshmen of last year. We sincerely hope that Santa Claus brought the Freshmen everything they desired and called for in their Reflector. Marie and Blanche Barnes were ab- sent several days during the sleet. Some one person in Algebra I. B thinks it is necessary to use all the signs of aggregation at the same time. For information see the occupant of seat three, row nine. Does Albert L. like to stand up? Ask him. SOPHOMORE NOTES. Miss Swanson (in Alg. II.): What do we do to the problem when it comes to this part? Intelligent lad: Square it.” Miss Swanson: “Oh! I guess not square it.” (Everybody laughed ex- cept Mildred S. Too deep for her.) We find the Sophies well represen- ted in the Literary program given by the Athenaeum Society. Those who On Thursdays from Jan. 10 to Jan. 14 visitors will be received in Lower Lab., and shown the zoo, with which the Sophies play. English sparrows and pigeons constitute the display. Notes are hard to find this time of year. Scarcely anything will make a pupil laugh in class. The semester exams left such sad faces in the class room that it makes the tears come to your eyes to look at them. Miss Gourley in Zool.: “Does any- one know what chiropodist means?” Lavern A. informed the class that he knew. “What is it?’ asked Miss G. “A patent corn remover” was the reply. “They always pick on me” is P. J.’s favorite song. The last thing v hich hurt his dignity was a large sign which had been placed on his back

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THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTRO 64 cles. “It is easy when you know how,” i-ay some of the wiser ones. Gladys Kellogg was absent from school Thursday and Friday, Decem- ber 19th and 20th on account of sick- ness. Rome of the Juniors in English Lit- erature can not distinguish between diary and dairy. i ‘ Manu et linqua was translated as • bands and feet” by a brilliant Junior in Cicero. In Latin III.: Esther was translate in; the following passage: “Lentulum autem sibi confirmasse.” This is the way she rendered it to her attentive classmates: “And moreover Lentulus was con- firmed.” (Undoubtedly Esther thought she was in Sunday school.) In Geometry, Raymond becomes quite confused when reading circles, radii, arcs, and chords. Frequently he greatly bewilders the class. His intentions, however, are all correct Wanted—The French Revolution condensed and simplified.—Eng. His- tory III. Class. Mention was made of Will Wimble in the Roger De Coverley papers. Miriam said that Will Wimble was a sportsman and hunter, and that he killed wolves and rabbits. Miss Chipps allowed the Freshman and Sophomore classes to write a let- ter to Santa Claus one day. The Jun- iors were very desirous of following their example, but Miss Chipps said “no , when Miss Chipps says “no” she means “no”) The Juniors gave their book report. We hope Santa Claus understands the situation. Signe Olson spent the Christmas holidays in Chicago with relatives. Gladys Kellogg spent Christmas in Champaign. Edla Johnson visited friends in Gib- son during Christmas vacation. The Juniors have resolved that they will study more conscientiously during the coming year. It would be prudent for the other students to fol- low their example. Miss Chipps told her English Lit- erature class that to smell a poppy makes one sleepy. Walter is still wondering what the Joke can be. “Percy” was telling the life of Alex- ander Pope. His closing statement was: “Alexander Pope’s mother died and he staid right with her. After eight days vacation, school was resumed on Jan. 2, 1913. The day was spent by the students yawning and studying drowsily. Evidently they all had watched poor old Fath- er Time make his exit, and the bright little New Year his appearance. Is it possible that we will get ac- customed to writing and saying ‘1913’ instead of ‘1912 ? Miss Chipps: “What did Bunyan write? Chester H.: “Uncle Tom's Cabin. Mr. Lathrop: “Why are the icicles on that wire out there, turned up?” Percy J.t ‘They are just looking up to see where they came from.