Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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25 Why? Why do the girls powder their noses? Why does Beulah wear the diamond? Why is Bill W. so downhearted? Why does Guy P. go with the ladies? Why does Clienoweth visit in Champaign bo frequently? Why do the girls like Leonard Johnson? Why doesn’t Ruth Morgan explain about that black eye? Dictionary and Synonyms. Botany—Study of Sweet Williams, Daisies and Myrtles. Dreamers—Senior Class. Fortunate—Those excused from exams. Green—Color of Freshmen. Workers—Juniors. Monotony—School life. Hurrah—Exclamation heard at 4:30. School Stars—Juniors. Noise—Freshmen. Miss McClure (in Eng. m.): Anna, is it too cold? Leonard Johnson: “No, it’s cooking over here. There is a young Freshman named Brooks, Who is always quite nervous ’bout looks; But when she is seen. All dressed in.green. She’s quite a Freshman, this Brooks. Public Sale. We, the Paxton High School, will sell the following at public sale near West Brook (Westbrook) on February 29th: Two tons of coal (Cole), one hard and the other nut, will be delivered by our coal-man (Kollman); one ham (Hamm) well cured; one acre at woods (Atwood) on Bill’s hill (Hill); A culver (Culver) racer for children, and also a large car (Karr); a pet martin (Clyde Martin) with many tricks: one year old cub (Bear), somewhat small for her age, and two foxes which are very tame; one variety of Hientz (H. Hientz) pickles. We may sell more (Moore), but it will depend on the crowd. The burg (Berg) near by will furnish an entertainment, where those who attend the sale may see Mary hold her man (Mary Holderman) free of charge. It has recently been noticed that several of the young men of the Junior class have “blossombed out” in long trousers. This greatly adds to the dignity and “grown upness” of the class. Can you identify them? “Babe Miller”; “Hienie”; “Split” “Dick”; “Dumpy”; “Sallie”; “Jack” “Toots”; “Lizzie”; ; “Chick” ; “Jug” “Rusty”; “Hen”; “Eb ; “Bony” “Lovey ; “Pete”; “Rudy”; “Bill” “Doodle” ; ’“Kook” ; “Dot ; ■Turk.” Mr. Berg at the election of Platon-ian officers asked those present if they would rather vote by ballot than by Ayes and Noes (Eyes and Nose). We only wish he had explained the process so that we might know how to go about it at some other time. The following contributions are in type, but were forced out in the scramble for space. The contributions referred to are in rhyme, and are entitled, “Force of Habit” and “Lines to Patience.” The former was written by Viola Lindgren and the latter by Clarice Whitcomb. They will appear in the Junior number.

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24 Jutiioi Depaitment ALSO CONTAINS TWO PAGES ONLY, PROPRIETY FOR-BIDDING THE JUNIORS TO OUTSHINE THE REVEREND SENIORS IN QUANTITY OR QUALITY OF LITERARY EFFUSION V “A Word to the Wise is Sufficient.” Hertha—'Listen Girlie—have all the good times you want to while you’re in H. S„ but don’t get the habit of stealing every pupil’s heart. Benton—Don’t pick on the Freshman girls entirely—really, the Sophomore girls are quite pleasant. Anna—Is it due to your loyalty to our first president of the nation that we hear so often the expression ‘‘By George” from your lips? Rdehard—'Don’t you know you are killing the H. S. girls by inches simply because you ignore them so and smile only at-----? Clyde—You remember about the Reformation in England, don’t you? That’s what ought to happen to you only in a different sense of the word. If you ever expect to get your former standing with the Junior girls you’d better get a job as singer for Billy Sunday. They’d like you sure then. Beulah—I would recommend the U. of I. rather than P. H. S. for the place suitable for your education. (They teach domestic science there, you know.) MisR Holmes (in Pedagogy, talking of slang)—“I remember the first time I heard the expression, “Have a Heart.” It was while I was at the University—I was talking to a college professor as to the questions of a coming examination, and he said, “I have a heart.” The class is wondering why Miss H. blushed so just then. Why does Hertha persist in saying “Dick” in German III. instead of “dich as it should be? Say girls, wear your hair combed straight back. Everybody’s doing it. Miss H. (in Physiology)— After you have finished examining your hones put them back in the box.” Selma was asked to name the important factors in Milton's career. “They ara his blindness and his marriage,” she said. Dont’s for the Freshmen. Never smile, it shows your teeth and ignorance. Don’t forget that you’re no bigger than the space you occupy. Don’t get discouraged because you can’t understand everything. Don’t get spunky. Don’t mind if you’re teased. Don’t forget there’s no . time like the present to make the green wear off. Don’t flunk.

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26 ! ■ reshman Department “ The first shall be last and the last shall be first.” First Place in Freshman Number, Last in This. Yet FIRST in Interest and Merit are our Two Freshman Stories, “Fate of An Easter Bonnet,” and My Diary.” Let Fancy Plume Her Wings for Magic Flight. The Fate of an Easter Bonnet. ‘Yes, here I am lying on a bargain counter among a lot of other odds and ends at a rummage sale. To look at me now you would never imagine ttiul at one time I was the envy of all the young girls of Michigan Boulevard. But such is the case nevertheless. Together with a dozen or more other hate, I crossed the ocean in a large box; and, when the milliner drew us out, she exclaimed over the beauty of each of us in turn; but, when she saw me, her admiration was great, indeed. She put a price mark on me and placed me in the best part of the window, and for several days I remained there to be admired by all. One day a beautiful young lady came in. She had wonderful1 eyes, and such lovely hair, and I hoped she would buy me. She tried on a good many hats, but always came back to me. I was delighted when she decided to take me. “The boy who was to deliver me was not very careful. He placed me on the floor beside him. on the street car,, and then began reading his paper, j A fat woman carrying a huge bundle came in and stumbled over me. Luckily, only the box wras injured, tho’ I felt .sur that my good looks had been ruined. The girl was very angry with r the boy when she saw the condition of the box but, on finding that I was | uninjured, handed the boy a quarter. ‘The girl’s maid was also very handsome, and, one evening when she was going to the theater, slipped me out of her mistress’ room and wore me. As we rounded the corner of a building, a gust of wind carried me ofT her head, and a large policeman grabbed me Just as I was being blown into the river. The maid vowed never again would she be guilty of borrowing other people’s clothes. “1 was worn by the beautiful young lady for six weeks, and was then given to the daughter of her cook. This girl wore we for several years, each season making me over, so that 1 looked very well; but, at last, she too, tired of me and let the baby have me for a doll carriage. It was while I was thus used that the aid society called for a donation to their rummage sale, and here I am trying to make a brave appearance in my new ties and bows.” Ethel Swanson, Eng. I. MY DIARY; JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, 1928 (By Frances Culver, ’20.) Jail. 12.—It hardly seems possible that my old school-mate, Catharine Thompson is Mrs. David Lloyd-George III. I am going to visit her In London.