Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1918 volume:

Paxton High School ’l eflectoi _________________________ 1918 ‘ SERVICE NUMBER Vol. XIII. PAXTON. ILL., MARCH I No. I SERVICE ROLL INDEX (Numbers indicate page) Bear. C. R.. 9 Bear. R., 23 Birket. C., 31 Cole, P., 18 Dover. E.. 33 Rby. J., 38 Eokman, H., 36 Elofson, P.. 37 Engdahl, C.. 30-38 Engdahl. H.. 36-38 Ernest, R., 31 Ferris, H.. 13 Flora. H„ 37 , 30 Flora, W., 34 Patton, H., 11 5-38 Frederick, E., 21 Petroweiz, T., 32 I Froyd, M., 12 Pierson, M., 9 .. 22 Funk, N. B., 27 Rodeen. J. 36-38 ., 22-31 Glad. R., 38 Pozenc, A., 37 2., 8 Hammerlund, C., 24 Sackett, R., 38 16 Hanson. J., Jr., 34 Sandstedt, A., 24 i Hathaway, K., 16 Sheehan. J., 35 Healey, L. K.. 9 Smith. A.. 33 2-6 Healey. V., 37 Smith, E.. 33 36-38 Hill. H.. 9 Sfevens, H., 10 7-29 Hill. W., 33-34-38 Stewart. E., 14 Holderman, Jolin. 38 Stine. C. E., 23 J.. 35 Johnson. A., 38 Stine. R.. 12-38 . O.. 11 Joyce. C., 38 Streheck. A.. 38 1. E.. 44 Kelso. Cr. L.. 11 Stringer. I., 32 . 26 Kerr. N., 13-38 «wanson. H., 38 T arson, O., 35 Swanson. P., 26-29- 4 T.arson. W., 24 Swenson, S.. 16 C.. 15 T indstrom. G.. 14 Udell, D., 33 3 Lundin. P., 37-38 25 Cord. O.. 44 Wade, R.. 33 22 McCracken. W., 17 Walker. B.. 32 Marsh. F.. 31 Wallace. A. T.. 27 Moffett. T.. 17 Wallace. W. S., 27 MoTsran, C., 17 ' orean, F.. 17-29 Nielsen, G., 11 Olson. H., 32 ' Overstreet, A.. 24 Overstreet. W., 26-38 Papineau. F.. 29-38 ■ ’ampler, R.. 32-38 Warner, L., 19 Wasrher, R., 15 Watts. R., 32 Wosslund. C.. 25-38 Wylie. H„ 26-28 Wylie, M.. 21 2 Paxton High School Reflector TO LIEUTENANT B. CONRAD BERG AND TO THE NEAR ONE HUNDRED GRADUATES AND FORMER STUDENTS OF THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL WHO HAVE HONORED THEIR CLASSMATES, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL BY RESPONDING TO THE NATION’S CALL IN ITS SUPREME HOUR OF NEED THIS VOLUME OF THE axton Jjujh Srhiuil KrfIrrtin- is JVffertinnateltr Yours are heroic names “that move the heart” With the strength that noble deeds impart. Yours are chivalric names that “stir the blood With a warmer glow and a swifter flood.” Yours are knightly names “that fill the mind With shining thoughts that lead mankind.” Paxton High School Reflector 3 Foreword As graphically indicated on the cover page, this number of the Paxton High School Reflector is designed to be toth in content and spirit, a Service Number-' in honor of the near One Hundred boys and older young men who arc now, or very soon will be, in the actuol service of the United States Gcv- ( arnem, c ither in the army or the navy. The actual number of former graduates and other students, now in the army, who have attended the school within the past ten or twelve years, is not known with certainty. A considerable number no longer live in Paxton, and the location or occupation of some of them is therefore unknown to stu- dents and teachers now in the school. However, it has been ascertained definitely that 49 of (the last 130 male graduates are now enrolled among the land and naval forces of the nation. In addition to these graduates, our records thus far show that 37 students who attended high school one or more years, but who did not graduate, have also found their way, by enlistment or otherwise, into the army or the navy, mak- ing the total number now on our service roll of honor, 85. That there are errors in the record here presented, and possibly prom.- nent omissions, is not improbable; but every reasonable effort has been made to secure accuracy, and especially to avoid omission of names. To this end, the roll was read to the entire high school two or three times before publi- cation. Should any reader of the Reflector know of any former student of the high school whose name has been omitted, and who is now in any branch of the war service, the information will be greatly appreciated by the super- intendent. as it is considered very important that the War Service records of the high school be accurate and reliable. Thus far no news of a serious character has been received from or concerning our boys. The worst has been the temporary illness of two or three, only. The near tragedy in the experience of Captain Howard Bushnell, who was one of the survivors from the Tuscania. stands out as an impressive warning, however, as to the possibilities of evil that may yet befall; but we rejoice that thus far it is well with them all. As they have had the courage and patriotism to go forth to meet every possible danger that may be in store for them, so we must have the courage and patriotism to sustain them in every way, and be ready to bear whatever burdens may fall to us as our portion in this time of universal sac- rifice—this time of world-wide suffering and sadness, of sorrow, of tragedy and woe. Among the striking facts revealed by the study of our high school representatives in camp, on the sea, or in the battlefields of France, is the remarkable percentage of the enlistments and other forms of voluntary en- 4 Paxton High School Reflector trance in comparison with the number who are in the service as a result of the call of the draft. The comparison stands essentially at 94 per cent for the former, and 6 per cent for the latter; and, very direct personal information reveals the fact that nearly a one hundred per cent record would have been made had the same time been possible for those, who were called in the first draft quota, to select their department of service, as was available for a num- ber of those who were on the accepted lists and subject to a later call. Another striking fact is that 37% of all of the young men graduates of the Paxton High School, and who are now under 31 years of age, are either in the army or navy or some other branch of our war service. Indeed, in looking over the list of graduates, and reflecting upon the justifying conditions for exemption from, or unfitness for military service, the conclusion is necessarily reached that nearly a one hundred per cent record of available service from this group of men is now being given to our country. In this fact a justifiable pride is taken. Many of these men are not only graduates of our high school, but are also graduates of universities, and two of them, as elsewhere noted, are graduates of West Point. Nearly all of them are officers—either commissioned or non-commissioned—ranging all the way from corporal or sergeant to captain. At least thirteen of the boys for whom a star is placed upon our flag are now on battleships in foreign waters, or across the sea in training camp or trench and firing line; and so many are now at or near the sailing ports of the sea. that we daily expect to hear that scores of others are there, repeating as their feet first press the soil of France, the inspiring words of General Per- shing spoken at the Grave of Lafayette. “Lafayette, nous voila”— Lafayette we are here.” In reflecting upon what this all means to the brave boys themselves, and to us, and moreover to our country, to France and to the world, there comes to the writer's mind, the incident and the facts that follow. A few days ago at general assembly we wrere singing that pathetic, yet profoundly inspiring song, Keep the Home Fires Burning.” It was called for a second time and was again sung with a profoundly deepening impres- sion upon the hearts and minds of all present. At the conclusion, the request was made that all students and teachers who had near family relatives now in the war service of our country, or in training therefor, rise to their feet. Nearly half of thos , present rose. It is not strange therefore, when we sing,“Keep the Home Fires Burning”, there is an all pervading spirit of subdued tenderness, pathos and love, that Fpeak more the song of the heart than of the voice,—and yet there is that too which tells of a lofty patriotism, joy and pride, in the thought of the noble heroic service these gallant young men from our school and homes are giv- ing to the sacred cause of liberty and of humanity. And so long as their seivice is needed, the Paxton High School will continue to sing this cheery song, though our hearts are yearning—even breaking—till the boys come home again. Paxton High School Reflector 5 6 Paxton High School Reflector INTERESTING LETTER FROM LIEUTENANT B. CONRAD BERG. Camp Grant, January 25. 1918. Paxton High School Students and Alumni: — For a long time I have been awaiting anxiously to see a copy of the Reflector for I am interested in reading the excellent material that has al- ways been characteristic of it. Now it is to be a Service Number; but those who are clad in olive drab are not the only ones in the service. Those who are preparing to meet great responsibilities in a Reconstruction period are also in the service of the state. If the war lasts long enough, we will find that those who are now in the secondary schools will also have to shoulder the duties of those whose places are vacant when the count of man power is taken after it is over. Training for reconstruction is as important as the train- ing for destruction which engages the soldier. Since August 20th, all of my time with the exception of the week-ends ha3 been spent here at camp. Life runs on a schedule here similar to that of a school program. Each period of the day is devoted to some subject or work; a period of training on the bayonet run, a few hours on the grenade course; close order drill, gas instruction, signalling, scouting, days in the trench system, days of shooting out at the rifle range, and practice marches. Life in the open is great but the cold and fresh air make many sort of drowsy when it comes to the eight o’clock officers’ class each night. I ast week our regiment spent a day shooting at the range at a temperature of twelve below. It seems as if the tales of the beautiful sunny plains of Texas and the soft mild winds that drift thru the cantonments and camps in the south were mentioned a little more than usual on that day. All winter, rumors have been floating around camp as to where we go from here. Of course we do not want the war prolonged simply for our sake, but look at the German lines from a closer range would be appreciated be- fore the war is over. Camp is only about forty miles from home so in a way I have been fortunate in being able to spend week-ends that I am not on duty with my folks. About this time those wonderful semester examinations are approaching for your benefit. I know how much the students appreciate the half-holidays that come with them and what an easy time the teachers have without any classes.All they have to do is to make out questions, read innumerable volumes written on those questions and weigh it all carefully and justly and copy grades down in a half a dozen places and give one or two or more specials to those who might be in need thereof. Those piles of neatly folded papers never had any charms for me. 1 don’t know how my classes felt about them. Thru the “Reflector” T wish not only to extend a hearty greeting to those now in the high school, but to all with whom I have worked in the class rooms and who now are scattered thru our armies and to all who from the camps look back to high school years spent at Paxton—the Best of Luck. Sincerely, B. CONRAD BERG. Paxton High School Reflector 7 FORTY-NINE GRADUATES OF PAX- TON HIGH SCHOOL NOW ON OUR SERVICE ROLL OF HONOR CLASS OF 1903. CAPTAIN H. B. BUSHNELL, P. H. S. '03; U. OF I., ’07 So far as the writer has been able to learn, Captain Howard B. Bushnell has the distinction ot being the only representative of the class of 1903 in the war service of the United States. And. ro far as information has been obtain' d, the class of 19 )3 is the first, or oldest class, to be directly repre- sented in camp or on the battlefields of this World Contest between Autoc- racy and Democracy. Howard, as he is still familiari' known in school circles and in Paxton generally, applied and was examined for a commission as a U. S. Army Engineer some time in May after the declaration of war. He was honored with a Captain’s Commission, which came to him early in July. On the 5th a! September he war sent to the Engineer Offlcers- Training School at Fort [ eavenworth. After the completion of his special training period hero, was assigned to the Twenty-third Engineers- Highway Regiment at I anP Mead Md.. and on an unannounced day near the close of January. 1918. he sailed from Hoboken. N. J.. for France. By the time this hP ars in print. word of his safe arrival will doubtless he received by h:s family and Since Mr. BiishneU’s graduation from the U. of I. In 190., he nas very successful In his chosen profession of Civil Engineer. Since • «“•� � « • he held a position as a District Highway Engineer of Illinois. The district to h he was assigned flue years ago, and of which he was the chief engi- neer. included twelve counties in the northern part of the state, with head- quarters at Aurora. Paxton High School Reflector 8 Lieutenant Glenn C. Bainum, ’05. CLASS OF 1905. The graduating class of 1905 numbered in Its membership but five boys. Of these, two are now in the army. These two arc Chester Raymond Bear, of Ludlow, 111, and Glenn C. Bainum, of Carbondale, 111. Lieutenant Glenn C. Bainum. Glenn C. Bainum, who for a number of years has been the head of the Department of Music in the Southern Illinois State Normal University at Carbondale, made early application for admission to the U. S. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. He was accepted, and entered the Fort Sheridan Training Camp, May 15, 1917. He completed the course of instruction and training there August 15th, and was commissioned Second Lieutenant. On August 29th, he reported at Camp Grant, and was assigned to Co. M, 342nd Infantry. He is still at Camp Grant with his company, but will not be surprised should the order come at any time to be ready Paxton High School Reflector lor the “big transfer” across the sea. He writes that though his life as a soldier does not perfectly harmonize with the ideals he had created for him- self when war was unthought of, yet that he has never for a moment “regretted, or even half-way begun to regret the steps” which he has taken to do his part, small though it be, in winning this war that we are righteously waging to save our country from autocratic interference, intrigue, or domin- ation; and, at the same time, so tar as possible, to right the tnousand wrongs imposed upon liberty loving, liberty aspiring humanity everywhere. Sergeant Chester Raymond Bear. Mr. Bear enlisted but recently, and entered the Quartermaster s De- partment. A few days before Christmas he was 3ent to Camp Johnson, near Jacksonville, Florida, for training. Recent word indicates that his ability has ceen quickly recognized, as he is now supply sergeant for his Company. CLASS OF 1906. Leo Kirk Healey Of the Class of 190G, in the membership of which there were 11 boys, only one—Leo Kirk Healey—is known to be in some branch of the army ser- vice. He recently enlisted in the Quartermaster's Department, and on Jan- uary 25th departed from Bloomington, 111., where he has continuously re- sided since his graduation, for Florida. He has been assigned to the Quar- termaster’s Corps of the Receiving Cqmpany at Jacksonville. Several other members of this class are in the Selective Draft, and having waived exemption claims, may very soon be honored by the Nations Call. CLASS OF 1907. There were eleven boys who graduated in the class of 1907. Of these two at least are serving “Uncle Sam”, and at least two others have valiantly sought to be numbered among the fighters of the Nation. The two who are now proudly wearing the khaki are Harold Stevens and Gorden Nielsen. Morey Pierson and Harry Hill. The two other members of this class who enlisted, but who, much to their disappointment, failed to be accfepted are Morey Pierson and Harry Hill. Mr. Pierson was admitted to the Second Officers’ Reserve Camp at Fort Sheridan, but later on account of the discovery of disqualifying defects in sight was not permitted to continue. Mr. Hill, who for a number of years has been the efficient superinten- dent of schools at Flannagan, 111., was found to be physically disqualified in relation to some irregularity of heart action. This was a great surprise to his many Paxton school friends, as he is remembered here as the finest athlete the school had up to that time discovered and developed, and his reputation tor a'hletic ability and interest has been widely recognized. 10 Paxton High School Reflector Harold Stevens, ’07. From the very beginning of the de- cision of America to take up defen- sive arms against the German Em- pire, Harold made a strenuous effort to secure an appointment in the first Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. Not being successful in this, he renewed his efforts for admission to the Sec- ond Officers' Training Camp. In both cases he was unsuccessful because of the government preference for men with definite previous military train- ing. Undaunted—though doubtless greatly disappointed—he enlisted in the Signal Corps of the Aviation sec- tion of the regular army at Chanute Field, on November 21st, 1917. He was appointed to special duty in the office of the Chief Engineer of this post on Nov. 22nd, and was assigned to the 38th Aero Squadron. He some- what facetiously, and yet with evident pride, informed a Reflector reporter that his first six weeks were spent in doing kitchen police, and guard duty, in which, especially the former, he became very efficient. Following this very necessary and fundamental ser- vice, he was advanced to the rank of First-class Private, and then Corporal. At the present time he is working in the line of his special duty in the office of the Engineer, where the re- ports of the flyers are prepared, and the records of all ships and machinery are kept. Corporal Stevens very enthusiastically states “Army life is not half bad”, and that he is “quite well satisfied with it.” He further states that just as soon as he completes the practical work of aeronautical training he hopes to go to France—and then to The Hamburg Show.” That Harold’s ability, enthusiasm, courage, and patriotic spirit of ser- vice will spell success, no one who knows him for a moment doubts. Paxton High School Reflector II Gordon Nielsen, '07. Gordon Nielsen, the oilier representative of the Class of 19 . enlisted the Ordnance Department of V.S. A. Dec. 8th. 1917. He teas first sent to Columbus. O. for training, but In a brief time was transferred to Camp Dodge. Iowa, where he was still stationed February 1st. 1918. and at hlch “ ' ' wav «Cling corporal. He Is a member of Co. C. Second Ordnance Battalion. Th� following letters were given the reporter as distinguishing his particu- lar assignment or department o, service: A. O. D. B F.. which being trans- la‘“d means American Ordnance Depot Brigade. France. Recent word from Mr. Nielsen indicates that he expects to be m France with his brigade in the very near future. CLASS OF 1908. Dr Orville Campbell and Lieutenant Harry Patton. Two of the seven boys belonging to the class of 1998 hive hecn re- ported as answering the call. These are Cr. Orville Camnbel! and Ueutcnant Harry Patton. The former enlisted in some branch of the service in which his «Kill as a veterinary surgeon is being made use of by the government. Harry Patton applied for admission to the Second Reserve Officers Training School at Fort Sheridan, was admitted, and at its close commis- sioned as a Sec ond Lieutenant. Definite information as to the assignment and present location is not available at the time of going to press. Further Information Concerning Harry Patton—Now in France. letter was received a few days ago by Harry’s father. Mr. Lafayette Patton, at Clarence. 111., post marked “Somewhere in France”. The letter announced the safe arrival of the writer on the other side of the water He stated that their training and study started at once that t iey have quarters in a quiet town some distance from the front, and that, except for a slight cold occasioned by one or two wettings on the way over, he was feeling fine. . , _ His letter gives a very interesting description of the part of France in which he is stationed, and of the habits and customs of the people. It is re- gretted that space limitations due to the late hour the letter was received, prevent its publication in full. His address is H. T. Patton. 2nd Lieut. F. A. O. R. C.. American Expedi- tionary Force, France. CLASS OF 1909 Of the 26 members of the Class of 1909. 9 were toys. Of these two are in training can- s. These two arc Ralph Stin� and Lieutenant Leon Kelso. One other. Melvin Froyd. is credited on the service roll as explained below. Lieutenant Leon Kelso, ’09. Leon Kelso, who graduated from P. H. S. in the class of 1909. is now a f.irst lieutenant in the Medical Corps, and is located at Camp Greenleaf near 12 Paxton High School Reflector Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia. He entered the U. of I. in September 1909, and af- f.ei .spending two years there entered the Northwestern Medical College. He graduated lrom this institution in 1915, receiving the degree of M. D. Jhe next year be spent at the County Hospital at St. Louis and was six months at the Steel Mills’ dispensary in that same city. In October 191G, Dr. Kelso came to Paxton and began to practice medicine and met with great success in his profession. In August 1917, he was married to Eleanor Watts, of Car- linvjlle, Illinois. He enlisted in September in the Medical Corps and receiv- ed his commission as First Lieutenant in October. Lieutenant Kelso was called to Ft. Oglethorpe. Georgia, during November and is still located there. About a month ago he was thrown from his horse, fracturing a bone in his wrist. Lieutenant Kelso expects to be called for service abroad at anytime no.v, and his friends all wish him the best of luck. Sergeant Ralph Stine, ’09. Ralph Stine enlisted in Co. B., 3rd 111. (now the 129th U. S. Infantry) at Hoopeston in June, 1917. Mr. Stine attended Monmouth College after completing his high school work here, which included a post-graduate year of special work in science, and was duly graduated in 1914 Having special- ized in science work, he secured the position of science instructor in the Hoopeston high school, which position he held until he resigned to enter the army. The summer and fall were spent by him in training at Camp t Logan, Houston, Texas. Though enlisting as a private, he was soon promot- ed, becoming as a result thereof what is known as Gas Mask Sergeant. Before the holidays, he made application for training in the Third Reserve Officers’ Taining Camp at Fort Leon Springs, Camp Stanly, Texas. He is there now. and hopes to be successful in winning a commission. We have no doubt that he will. Melvin Froyd, '09. ?delvin Froyd of the class of 1909, drew one of the early, lucky draft rumbers: but, as he was pursuing a course in medicine at Rush Medical Col- lege, he was granted a temporary exemption to give him sufficient time to comnlete his medical training. This training will be completed in May of this ear when his exemption will terminate and when he expects to obtain a commission in the U. S. A. Medical Corps. Though he is not yet wearing the khaki, he very properly may be considered in training under the selective draft for service with “Uncle Sam’s” soldier boys. CLASS OF 1910. Two of the six boys who graduated in the class of 1910 are numbered among the million and more manly men of heroic courage and patriotic pur- pose in America, who, for the time, have given up the peaceful pursuits of life to take up the flagrant challenge to defend, if we dare, the principles of democracy, and of justice and humanity, which as a Nation we have so long cherished and professed. Neil Kerr and Harold Ferris are the two soldier champions of Ameri- ca’s lighteous cause from the class of 1910. Paxton High School Reflector 13 Battalion Sergeant Major Neil Kerr, '10. ;)n July 23rd, 1917, Neil Kerr of the Class of 1910. enlisted in the chine Gun Co. of the 3rd Illinois National Guard. He is now Battalion Ser- geant-Major or the 129th U. S. Infantry, and is stationed at Camp Logan, Ho.!, ton, Texas. Though he enlisted as a private, his military aptness and a i:.y were speedily recognized as evidenced by the official rank which has so uoor teer. given him. Mr. Kerr, after graduating from P. H. S. entered the -sleyan Law 3 lir.oi at Bloomington, graduating therefrem with honors in 1913. A little later as a result of a single and successful encounter with the examination • Cs‘'ons of the State Examining Board, he was admitted to the Bar. For t-.v- v?'rs thereafter, he was engaged in the practice of his profess.on in con- nection with the law firm of Kerr Lindley of which his father. Judge H. H. Kerr is the senior member. Three years ago he removed to Pontiac. 111.. where he onened an office, and where he was rapidly building up a large and pro.ltal le practice, when the hour came that he felt that he could no longer resist the call, no matter how great the personal and professional sacrifice might be. Harold Ferris, ’10. Harold Ferris enlisted September 1st. 1917, at Grand Junction, Colo- 14 Paxton High School Reflector rado. where he had for a number of years been engaged in some branch of the public telephone service. He was immediately assigned to the 19th Com- pany, Infantry, at Fort I,ogan, Colorado. After about three months’ training at Fort Logan, he was transferred with his company to Madison Barracks, New York City, evidently to be in readiness for transport to France. On February 14th, a letter was received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ferris, informing them that he had safely arrived in France. He gave a graphic description of the exciting journey through the submarine danger zone. His letters at all times reflect a strong, bouyant spirit of patriotism, along with a full realization of what it all may mean to him. CLASS OF 1911. The class of 1911 has sent five of its twelve boys to participate in the World War, or as it may be more appropriately named “The War of the Na- tions.” Two of the five are already in France. In till® particular, the Class of 1911 is distinguished above all others. The two who represent this class in Frarce are Sergeant Lvnn Corbly and Lieut. Gustaf Lindstrom. Sergeant Lynn Corbly, '11. Mr. Lynn Corbly enlisted early in September as a special quarter- master clerk, and was assigned to Fort Eer.jamin Harrron where he was given the rank of Sergeant. After being on duty here for about a month he was transferred to Fort Jay, Governor’s Island, N. Y. During the greater portion of the time he was at Fort Jay, his chief duty (and a . ery responsible one) was censoring the U. S. mails at Hoboken, N. Jersey. On December 2nd, lie left for France. He has been assigned to im- portant clerical work at one of our Army Supply Stations there, an 1 reports that he has comfortable quarters, and is very well satisfied with his work. Mr. Corbly after graduating from P. H. S. entered ilie University of Illinois and graduated from the law course in 1915. Until hi: enlistment, he was successfully engaged in the practice of his profession at Champaign. Lieutenant Gustaf Lindstrom, ’11. Gustaf Lindstrom was a successful applicant for admission to the first Reserve Officers’ Training Camp at Fort Sheridan. He completed the course and was awarded the commission of Second Lieutenant in August. He was then assigned to duty somwhere in the East .and what seems to be authentic information is to the effect that he is now in France. Elam Stewart, '11. Elam Stewart’s military career began in 1915 or '16 while he was at- tending school at Valparaiso, Ind., by his joining a company of Indiana Mili- tia that was organized among the students of the University. When troubles Paxton High School Reflector 15 arose on the Mexican border, his company was mustered into the Federal service, and he was sent to Texas for training and participation in such act� V3 service as the exigencies of the situation might require. He remained here as a member of the 3rd Indiana Infantry until about Christmas when, no longer needed, he was given an honorable discharge. WItn this backgroud of military training and experience, covering nearly a year, it is not strange that Elam should be among the first to seek some form of service in the Nation’s greatest hour Of need. He therefore re-en- listed. and was assigned to the Lilly Base Hospital branch of the service—a department of the service in some official way affiliated with Red Cross work. He was sent to Fort Benjamin Harrison, and later to Ft. Riley. Kan- sas for training. About the first of January, 1918. he made application for entu.nce into the Third Reserve Officers’ Training Camp, and was accepted. He was assigned to Camp Funston. Kansas, where he now is undergoing the most trying, yet wonderfully effective training for an officer’s commission. Lieutenant Charles Cunningham, '11. Charles Cunningham, after graduating with the class of 1911, entered the Wesleyan Law School, and was duly graduated therefrom in 1914. Soon thereafter he successfully passed the Illinois State Bar Examination and began the practice of his profession in Paxton, his home town, where he was ra’dd.v winning a reputation as a successful attorney at law, when the war with its varied opportunities and attractions changed, for a time, at least. ! r pians for a career in professional Ufe. He made successful application for admission to the Second Reserve Officers’ Training Camp at Fort Sheri- dan. i nd was duly graduated therefrom in December with the Commission of Second Lieutenant. He was assigned to duty at Camp Dodge about the first of December, and was still there at the last report. Ralph Wascher, ’ll. Ralph Wascher, like so many others of the Paxton High School repre- sentatives. decided not to await the uncertainty as to the workings of the se- lective draft, especially as to the time of getting into the service and the as- s -mnent thereafter. He therefore, some time about the first of October, en- listed in the Signal Corps, and was ordered to report for training at Fort 1 ea enworth, Kansas. October 19th. He was then assigned to Co. C.. Fifth Field Battalion. He is now a first-class private and motorcycle orderly. He was given leave of absence for a few days during the holiday week, which he spent in Paxton visiting with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. A C. Was- cb-r and in exchanging pleasant greetings with his many Paxton friends. He reports that he is enjoying the vigorous training that he is being oiven to insure efficiency when he is called upon to take part in the “Big C.ame” over the sea. Recent word has reached relatives that Cheater Birkett «a'£h. 'v f- and Leonard Asperaren are now at an eastern port ready to embark tor France. 16 Paxton High School Reflector CLASS OF 1912. The graduating class of 1912 numbered in its membership eleven boys. Five of these have either enlisted or in some other way entered the U. S. army service. These five are Kenneth Hathaway, Swan Swenson. Frank Mor- gan, Donald Moffett, and Wendell McCracken. Corporal Kenneth Hathaway, Class of 1912, the First Paxton Boy to Land in France With the First U. S. Expeditionary Army—Sailed from America Oct. 18, 1917, and Landed Nov. 1st. Corporal Kenneth Hathaway of the graduating class of 1912. has the honor of being the first soldier boy from Paxton to land in France A few brief months have brought to Kenneth Hathaway a variety of new and unex- pected experiences. At the breaking out of belligerent activities along the Mexican border, he enlisted as a member of Battery F which was organized at the Univer- sity of Illinois. For three months or more he was stationed with his com- pany at San Antonio, Texas, but saw no actual service. A short time after the re-opening of school at the University, in September he, with others con- nected with the work of the University, was given honorable discharge. In July, of the present year, after the declaration of war with Ger- many, he re-entered the Artillery service and was stationed at Fort Sheri- dan. Ill, until about the first of September. He was then sent to Garden City Training Camp. Ix ng Island, and from there dispatched to France, Oct. 18th. arriving “somewhere in France” Nov. 1st. The last word from him indicated that the time was rapidly approach- ing when his division would be placed on the firing line. No doubt, before this appears in print he will have won the special distinction and the new honor of being the first Paxton High School graduate to fire a gun in France in the cause of humanity and of liberty universal. Later.—Feb. 21. 1918.—Word has been received from Kenneth Hathaway, who is in France, that he is now in the trenches with other members of the Rainbow Division. Swan Swenson, ’12. Swan Swenson taught school in Ford County one year after his gradu- ation from high school. In the fall of 1914, he entered Franklin College, Ind., where he continued his studies until the call for volunteers to take training in the U. S. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. His application was accepted, and he entered the camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. As a result of an unusually weak voice he failed to receive a commis- sion. He however, found his way into the service as the result of the se- lective draft and was sent to Ft. Dodge, Iowa. Within e few days Swan was promoted from private to corporal and a little later from corporal to sergeant. At the opening of the third Reserve Officers’ Training Camp, Swan was given his choice of the rank of Head Sergeant or of re-entering Paxton High School Reflector 7 R. O. T. C. at Fort Dodge. He proirptly chose the latter, and no doubt will receive a commission within a short time. Wendell McCracken, '12—U. of I., ’16- Some time before the holidays. Wendell McCracken, '12, enlisted at Detroit. Mich., in the aviation department of the Signal Corps. He expected to be assigned for study and training at some ground school by February 1. 191S. At the last report the assignment had not been received, but he was ex- pecting to be under ordeis in the near future. Mr. McCracken, after completing his high school course, entered the University of Illinois, and graduated therefrom in June, 1910. Since that time he has been successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance busi- ness at Detroit, Michigan. Corporal Donald Moffett, '12. Donald MofTett enlisted in his country’s military service some time last fall or summer. He chose for his branch of army work, the Signal Corps. He was assigned to Co. A. 311th Field Signal Battalion, and since some time in August has been stationed at Camp Grant, Rockford, 111. Indirect reports received through relatives and friends indicate that he is taking a lively interest in his work, and his efficiency is attested by ♦he fact that he has so soon won the rank of Corporal. A friend who recently visited him said: I saw Don at Camp Grant and he was the same eager fellow in soldier life as in times of peace—right up on the bits and doing his best.” Donald entered the U. of I. in September. 1913. after having spent the year immediately following his graduation from high school in travel and in «•roughing it” on a Western ranch with his two elder brothers. He graduated from the University with the class of 1917, having won high honors. Frank Morgan, ’12, and Clarence Morgan. Frank Morgan, who transferred to Paxton High School after three vears at Buckley, and graduated here in 1912, enlisted last June in the am- bulance service. He left July first for Allentown. Pennsylvania, and is now with the 610th U. S. A. Ambulance Section at that place. He is a proficient cometist and plays in the army band. He does not expect to go to France before April. While Frank was at home for the Christmas vacation, Clarence decided to go into the same branch of the service, and now the two brotners are in the tame section at Allentown. Clarence did not graduate from Paxton High .being a graduate of Buckley, but took one year of post graduate work bore. Both brothers were working in banks at the time of enlistment, Frank at Hoopeston. and Clarence at Rankin. 18 Paxton High School Reflector CLASS OF 1913. The graduating class of 1913 has won the greatest military distinction. This must be evident from the following facts: Of its 13 boys, 9 are in some branch of the U. S. war service. Two of them are West Point graduates— PAUL COLE and LEO WARNER. Three of them are commissioned offi- cers in the Regular United States Army. The third commissioned officer in the Regular Army is Eugene Frederick, son of Mr. Sherman Frederick of Clarence, 111. The other six soldiers of this honored class are Bernard Asper- gren. Randall Bear, Arthur Currie, David Danielson, Claude Stine and Mack Wylie. LIEUTENANT PAUL COLE, U. S. ARMY Lieutenant Paul Cole, P. H. S., '13—West Point, ’17 Paul Cole of Ludlow, 111., after graduating with the Class of 1913, taught school for one year in Champaign county. Having received an ap- pointment as a cadet from this Congressional District and being successful Paxton High School Reflector 19 in passing the physical examination, he entered West Point in the fall of 1914. Prior to this time, no candidate for admission to West Point had been per- mitted to enter upon presenting a certificate of graduation from an accredited high school. A new ruling resulted in his admission, and also that of Leo Warner, upon his Paxton High School credits. As a result of the declaration of war in April, it was decided to grad- uate the 1918 class with three years of regular West Point training and some intensive supplementary training during the summer of 1917. He therefore received his diploma and the commission of Second Lieutenant August doth of that year. He was then given a thirty-day furlough before being assigned to special duty. This furlough period was very happily utilized by Mr. Cole in the consummation of a little romance that had enlivened the later months of h!s military training at West Point. The nature of this romance will be understood when it is known that the day following his graduation, he was married to Miss Teance Espy, of Atlanta, Georgia, at the Hotel Astoria in New York. The remainder of his furlough period very naturally became the occasion of a honeymoon trip to the home of his wife in the sunny southland. On October 1st, accompanied by Mrs. Cole, he reported for duty at ihe lT. S. Army Post at L.aredo, Texas, for official duty in the G th Infantry, 3rd Battalion. Upon assuming this duty he was advanced to the rank of First Lieutenant. Lieutenant Leo. V. Warner, '13; West Point, '17. Attention has been elsewhere called to the special distinction won b the class of 1913 in military matters. In addition to the distinction there noted, this class, and the school as well, may be very justly proud of the fact that this class and the Paxton High School furnished two of the five Illinois students who received their diplomas and commissions from West Point with the class graduating in August. 1917. To have furnished at one time 40% of Illinois’ quota at a West Point Commencement is certainly an unusual dis- tinction for a class, school, or community. It is also worthy of note that Lieutenant Leo Warner is the only student from Ford County who has been able to stand the rigid mental and physical tests necessary for graduation from our government military school. After graduating from high school, Leo spent a term of nine months in supplementary study at a special West Point preparatory school at Wash- ington. D. C. He devoted himself there especially to mechanical drawing and trigonometry in anticipation of having to take the. until 1914, uniformly required educational test for entrance; but the new order accepting credits from high schools of high standing, as in the case of his classmate, made it possible for him to be admitted upon the certified credits furnished from the Paxton High School. As a result of vacation work, and the emergency arising from the declaration of war, his class was graduated with 3V6 years work, though the Paxton High School Reflector 20 LIEUTENANT LEO WARNER, U. S. ARMY entire four years' work was completed; and he was given his diploma and the commission of Second Lieutenant, Aug. 30, 1917. After spending his furlough of 30 days at his home, near Paxton, in visiting relatives and friends, he was assigned to duty at Syracuse, New ork, as acting Captain. Later he was transferred to Charlotte, N. C. The last word received by his father, Mr. Wm. Warner, Chairman of the Ford County Exemption Board, was to the efTect that he was still at Charlotte, but daily expecting to receive orders to embark for France. Lieutenant Warner made a pleasant call at the high school and tile superintendent’s office early in September before leaving for duty at Syracuse. He was enthusiastic about the training—intellectual and physical—at West Point, and no less so with reference to his graduating at a time when his country could make immediate use of the military training which it had givem him. Leo graduated from high school a year under the ordinary minimum Paxton High School Reflector 21 asP of 18 years. He therefore graduated at West Point when he had just turned 21. Lieut. Eugene Frederick, ’13. Eugene Frederick sought and gained admission to the first Reserve Officers’ Training Camp at Fort Sheridan in May, 1917. In response to a call for volunteers for service in the Regular Army, before the close of the train- ing camp, Mr. Frederick enlisted; and. as a result of his excellent record thus far at Fort Sheridan, he was given the commission of Second Lieutenant some time before the other commissions were awarded to the men who were in training for the Reserve Officers’ Corps. At the close of the Fort Sheridan Training camp, he was assigned to the Cist Infantry of the Regular Army, then stationed at Gettysburg, Pa., but now at Charlotte. North Carolina. Reports from him indicate that he likes arrnv life, and that like the great majority of the other soldier boys from P. H. S.. he is somewhat impatiently waiting for the hour to come when he may help to strike the staggering blow that shall spell the doom of Kaiserdom. After Mr. Frederick graduated from the Paxton High School and until his enlistment in the Reserve Officers’ Corps, he was a student in the I ni er ity of Illinois. He received his degree in June, 191 , at the age of 21 years. Mack Wylie, '13. After graduating from the Paxton High School in 1913, Mack Wylie en- tered DePauw University at Greencastle. Ind., where he pursued a classical course of study for three years in preparation for a course in Law which he had chosen as his life profession. In the fall of 1916. he entered the Law School of Northwestern University at Evanston. As with unnumbered thousands of other young Americans of ability, scholarship, and professional or business opportunity and ambition, the call, To Arms! ’ in the Nation.-, hour of need, for a time at least, supplanted his professional ambition and at- tainment. The Marine Corps appealed to his newly formed ambition for service, and lie strenuously sought admission to an Officers’ Reserve Camp for Marines. Failing in this, he courageously resolved to begin at the bottom by existing as a private. This he did early in July. 1917. He was soon sent to Paris Island ofT the coast of South Carolina where he remained in training about three months. He was then sent to Ouanto. Va.. and later to Philadel- phia. where with his shipmate comrades he was hurried on board a transport, headed as they thought for “somewhere” on the coast of France. Much to their disgust, we are told, they were landed at Galveston. Texas, about the first of December. Disappointing as this may have been to these heroic Marines, and however unsatisfactory a landing place Galveston may be, we arc sure that it is to be preferred to a landing at the bottom of the sea—the possibility or probability of which at that particular time may have been 22 Paxton High School Reflector officially discovered in time to cheat some particular Kaiser Sub. of its in- tended prey.. He is now a member of the 8th U. S. Marines, 106th Company at Gal- « veston. David Danielson, ’13. David Danielson enlisted on the 3rd of December, 1917, for service in the Quartermasters’ Department and a few days later was ordered to Jef- ferson Barracks, St. Louis. Here lie was immediately assigned to clerical duty in relation to grocery supplies for the hospital. TWO BROTHERS Leonard Aspergren Bernard Aspergren Bernard Aspergren, '13. Bernard Aspergren enlisted at Rock Island in the Ordnance Depart- Paxton High School Reflector 23 ment early In December and was assigned to duty as a bookkeeper Decern ber 2Cth in the Rock Island Arsenal. Word to his family Feb. 1st. 1918, in- dicated that he was to be immediately transferred to some other place, but that he was uninformed as to its location. Sergeant Randall Bear, '13. Randall Bear, of Ludlow, enlisted at Chicago, in the Quartermasters Department in December. 1917. He was assigned for training to Camp John- son. Florida. From there he was very soon transferred to ('amp Hill, New Port News. Va. He was made a sergeant soon after his enlistment. Randall entered De Pauw University in September after graduating from P. H. S. He later transferred his credits to the U. of I., where he continued his college woik until the time of his enlistment. We are informed that he has now completed the requirements for graduation, and will be regularly graduated from the University next June without being required to be present. Corporal Claude E. Stine, ’13. Claude Stine entered the National Army, September 4. 1917, being one of the seven from Ford county to volunteer to report at Fort Dodge, Des Moines. Iowa, as the first contingent from the quota provided in the draft for tuis county. The brief preliminary or advance training thus obtained re- sulted in his being made a corporal before the arrival, a few weeks later, of the major number that were ordered to report for training in September. Some weeks before the holidays, he was given a short leave of absence which he utilized in visiting relatives and his many friends in Paxton. He came over to the school house on military training day. and upon invitation of Mr. Thacher took charge of the drill and maneuvers that were in progress. The «kill with which he directed the work and the military pep he put into it’ most favorably impressed the high school students with the efficiency of his training, and his ability as an officer. Arthur Currie, ’13. Arthur Currie, who lives near Roberts, was one of the first to be called by ,he selective draft. He is now in training at Camp Pike. Little Rock. Ar- kansas. Arthur attended the University of Illinois a number of years since graduating from P. H. S.. and of course, military drill was not entirely new to him. Indirect reports from him indicate that he likes the life of a soldier in training very well indeed. A certain percentage of the soldiers stationed at Little Rock were recently called to France, and he expects to go in re- sponse to the next call, which is daily looked for. CLASS OF 1914. In the class of 1914 there were ten boys. Of these, four are numbered among the million and more young men of America who are wearing th 24 Paxton High School Reflector khaki brown or the navy blue. These four are Austin Sandstedt, Chester Hammerlund, Walter Larson and Albert Overstreet. Walter Larson, '14. Walter Larson, who, for the greater part of three years, since his grad- uation, has been a student at the U. of I., enlisted in Co. G. of the First Illi- nois Infantry. This has since become the 131st U. S. Volunteer Infantry. He was first sent to Cicero. 111., then to Camp Grant, and still later to Camp Logan, Houston, Texas, where he still was when last heard from. He re- ports that lie is well satisfied with the life of a soldier, at least in so far as it has thus far become known to him. Albert Overstreet' 14. Saturday, February 9, Albert Overstreet, of the class of 1914, surprised all but perhaps his most intimate friends by enlisting as a mechanic in the aviation section of the Signal Corps, at Chanute' Field. He reported the Mondaj morning following for duty. And so the good work goes on. There is little doubt that our boast that a Paxton High School Service Flag with a hundred stars will soon be reached, possibly before this issue of the Re- flector comes from the press. Austin Sandstedt, '14. Austin Sandstedt enlisted in November, 1917, as a musician in the U. S. Naval Reserve band, New York city. He left at once for New York where he is at the present time looking forward with bright anticipations toward a musical journey across the stormy Atlantic, early this coming summer. Austin is an expert—perhaps we should say an artist, in the use of his favorite instrument, the baritone saxophone. We fervently trust that in some mysterious way the martial music which he will help to create shall not only serve to nerve our soldiers' hearts and arms, but will also serve in some mea- sure to soothe the savage breast of our cruel enemies. Corporal Chester Hammerlund, '14. ( hester Hammerlund is one of the four members of the Class of 1914 who are now wearing the khaki uniform. The other three are Walter Larson. Austin Sandstedt and Albert Overstreet. Chester drew a lucky draft number ((of course there are two ways of looking at this, but most of the boys take the optimistic view of it), and left Paxton with the second contingent from Ford County September 19th. 1917. For about six weeks he was‘in training at Camp Dodge, Iowa, as a member of Co. H, 346th Infantry. He was then trans- ferred to Camp Pike, Arkansas, and became a member of Co. L, 349th Infan- try. About the middle of January, he was advanced from the rank of private to that of corporal. A very good likeness of Chester may be found in the group picture on another page. Paxton High School Reflector 25 THE CLASS OF 1915. Although the class of 1915 was the largest one graduated in the history of the school, it had one of the smallest number of male graduates on record. Out of the thirty-three members, but six were boys. However, they have a good service record and their percentage ranks among the best. Two young men, LaVerne Archer and Chester Wesslund enlisted last summer and fall respectively, while two more, Clyde Darter and Clarence Danielson, will be with our great National Army before this number of the Reflector is publish- ed. Neither of the two above mentioned boys who volunteered their servi- ces, are of age and deserve special mention for this. Both are also non-com- missioned officers. Corporal LaVerne Archer, ’15. Corp. LaVerne Archer joined the First Illinois National Guard, now the One Hundred Thirty-first U. S. Infantry, shortly after war was declared, and !s now stationed at Camp Logan. Houston. Texas, anxiously awaiting the word to go across. I aVerne has the distinction and honor of being one of the two P. H. S. boys to receive an appointment to the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, during the past twenty years. He attended that school a year and his many friends expected him to return last spring, but he chose rather, the shorter way of getting to France, namely the U. S. regulars. His ability and experience were soon recognized by military officers, and shortly after his en- ristment was made a corporal. He is a member of the thirty-third (Prairie) Division, and according to the statement of Secretary Baker, that bod is soon to be with General Pershing. Corporal Chester Wesslund, ’15. Corp. Chester Wesslund tried to enlist in the Navy about five months azo, but finding no suitable opening, he joined the first Illinois N. G., later made the one hundred thirty-first U. S. Infantry, and is now at Camp Logan, Houston, Texas, with his class-mate Corporal Archer. Chester recently passed the examination for the rank of corporal, and was one of the five out of sixty who were successful. As he is with the Prairie Division it will be but a short time before we hear the news that “Chet” is on the firing line. Clarence Danielson, ’15. Since the foregoing service record of the class of 1915 was in tjpe, word has been received that Clarence Danielson, another of the six male graduates of that class, enlisted at Chanute Field in some branch of the Signal Corps service. No further information is at hand, but the two who are already in. and the two who are expecting, to follow soon, will rejoice at the nearer approach to the 100% record in prospect for this class if the war holds out long enough. CLASSES OF 1916 AND 1917. When it is remembered that most high school students who graduate receive their diplomas when they are 18 years of age. it would hardly be ex- 26 Paxton High School Reflector pecied that the classes of 1916 and 1917 would be represented in the U. S. Army—they at least could not be as a result of the selective draft. Never- theless. two of the twelve boys who graduated in 1916 enlsted. and three of the lifteen boys of 1917 have followed their example. Howard Wylie, ’16. The first of the 1916 boys to decide to enlist was Howard Wylie. On the morning of Thanksgiving day. he filled out the application blanks for en- listment in the Naval Aviation Corps; but before they were mailed, there oc- curred the fatal accident on the same day at Loda, and concerning which and bis subsequent death on Dec. 2nd, an account is elsewhere given. Though his enlistment was thus never consummated, except as to his own decision and patriotic purpose, which was indeed complete, his name must ever be given an honored place among the Paxton High School graduates whose heart and purpose have thrilled to heroic action in response to their country's call. And though his name is not enrolled among the young soldier manhood of the na- tion. yet we gladly, and with loving hands, place for him a star of purest blue upon the central field of white in the Service Flag of Honor for our school. Perle Swanson, ’16. Perle Swanson enlisted early in December in the Aviation branch of the U. S. Army service. He was first assigned to Camp Kelley, San Antonio, Texas. Very recently he has been transferred to the 27th Aero Squadron at the aviation camp, Waco, Texas. Carl Chrisman, ’17. Carl Chrisman made the great decision on November 30, 1917, enlisting on that date in the aviation department as a truck driver. He is now at Waco, Texas, or at least was some weeks ago. A letter from Wm. Over- street, three or four weeks ago, imPcates the probability that both Carl and Perle, from whom he has been separated, may be about to sail, or are on their way to France. Later. Feb. 15th.—Word has been received by Carl's parents that he i3 now at Camp Hazelhurst, Mineola, Long Island, N. Y. It is easy to antici- pate the next move. William Overstreet, '17. William Overstreet enlisted at the same time and in the same depart- ment of the service as did the two boys above named,—that is in the Aviation Branch of the Signal Corps. For the past month he has been in quarantine on account of measles and mumps, and the latest information is to the efTect that ior this reason he has not yet been assigned to any particular squadron. He expects definite assignment and transfer as soon as he is out of quaran- tine. Later—William is n6w a member of the 39th Balloon Co., Camp Wise, San Antonio, Tex. Paxton High School Reflector 27 N. Benton Funk, ’17. N. Benton Punk, of Ludlow, 111., is the third member of the class of i: 17 to enlist. “Ben,” as he is familiarly known in school circles, made one or more vigorous efforts to get into the service before the close of the school year. On account of his youth and the restraining influence of his parents, as ne was then under 18 years of age. the matter was deferred until after his graduation, and until December 13, when he enlisted at Champaign, 111., as a mechanic ir. the aviation corps. He is now at Camp Grant undergoing preliminary training before being sent to some special aviation school. He writes friends that he is becoming anxious to get into the special work for which he enlisted. Nevertheless, he is enjoying himself immensely, because, as all his friends know. “Ben’ is so constituted that he will have a good time wherever he is and in whatever he 1? doing. WILLIAM S. WALLACE. CLASS OF 1885, AND REV. AYRIE T. WALLACE, CLASS OF 1898, NOW IN FRANCE DOING Y. M. C. A. WAR WORK. We did not look to find any one whose connection with the Paxton High School dates so far back as the year 1885 to be actively engaged in any department of war work or service. However, reliable information was recent. |v received to the effect that William S. Wallace, of the Class of 1885. and his younger brother Ayrie T. Wallace, of the Class of 18S8, are now in France near the battle line doing active field and camp work with the V M. CL A. It will be remembered by older students that Mr. William S. W allace, after graduating from the Paxton high school, and the completion of a UnL versitv course, engaged in the profession of teaching. For a number of years hp was superintendent of the City Schools at Savanah. 111. Some years ago he icsigned his position at Savanah to engage in banking. In this it is re- ported that he was also highly successful. At the breaking out of the war, his son. who was of military age, enlisted in the regular army and was among the first to be sent to France. The father to be with his son and e- tiring to contribute his part in the great war work of the Nation, immed y disposed of his banking business and enlisted for Y. M C. A. Army Mork in France and thus accompanied his son across the sea. Whether at the same time or not your reporter has not learned, but rename information is at hand that Rev. Ayrie T. Wallace, the ancle of the yonn? soldier from Savanah. resigned his pastorate In Osh Park, and is now mlso in France engaged in Y. M. C. A. War ork. Two of the stars in our service flag have been placed there in honor of (these two graduates of other years: and we have been tempted to add an- other for the gallant young son who so heroically has led the way, though he never attended the Paxton high school. 28 Paxton High School Reflector HOWARD OSCAR WYLIE, '16. Died December 2, 1917. Howard Wylie's death resulted from an injury received in a football game at Loda, 111., on Thanksgiving Day. No young man ever connected with the Paxton High School as a student was more admired by teachers and students than Howard. His studious nabits, his loyalty to teachers, his open-hearted, generous-minded manner and spirit won the respect, the esteem, and the love of all. His remarkable leadership and skill in the athletic interests of the school alone would have won for him great popularity, but it was his true nobilitj of mind and heart that most endeared him to teachers and schoolmates. None knew him but to love him Nor named him but to praise.” Paxton High School Reflector 29 CAPTAIN HOWARD BUSHNELL, '03, ON THE TUSCAN I A—CABLEGRAM FROM SCOTLAND THAT HE WAS SAFE, RECEIVED TWO DAYS AFTER THE VESSEL WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. Howard Bushnell, who has the honor of heading the soldier list of P. M. S graduates in the time order of the classes, has now the peculiar distinc- tion of being the first to experience the shock and the horror of an attack I� on of those cruel, death dealing vipers of the sea—the German submarine. Fo. two days after the sinking of the Tuscania. having reason to believe Howard was one of the more than two thousand American soldiers and offi- cers aboard the ill-fated ship, it was feared that he might be numbered among those that were lost. Great, therefore, was the relief when word was received in Paxton that his wife at Clinton, 111., had received a cablegram an- nouncing that he had been landed safe somewhere in Scotland. Above pictures received too late to be properly placed with “write-ups. 30 Paxton High School Reflector Near a Half Hundred Other P. H. S. Students, Some of Whom Graduated Elsewhere ; Some of W horn Entered the Service Directly from the Class Room ; and Some of Whom for Other Reasons Did Not Graduate. Lieutenant Harold Anderson. Harold Anderson, after completing the major part of his high school course of study, entered Alton Military Academy in the fall of 1915, where lie completed the combined military and academic course in 1917. The open- ing of the first Reserve Officers’ Training Camp at Fort Sheridan in May, 191,, very naturally attracted his interest and attention. His application was accepted, and he immediately entered upon the strenuous training there At the close of the camp he was rewarded with a commission as Second Lieutenant and was assigned to the 13th Recruit Co.. lClst Depot Brigade, at Camp Grant. 111., where he now is. Like the rest of the boys, he is looking fo: ward to the time when the routine of cantonment study, drill and training sha.l give way to more active participation in the armed struggle to protect ana defend the institutions and principles of government and of humanity to which we adhere. Paxton High School Reflector 31 Raymond Ernest. Raymond Ernest, had he been abe to remain in school until the pre- sent time, would have been a member of the 1918 graduating class, and his studious, reflective habits would have given him high rank. He, however, chose the life of a soldier and enlisted in the Regular Army in February, 191G. Very soon thereafter he was stationed with a divi- sion of the U. S. army at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. A very interesting let- ter from him was published in the Junior number of the Reflector last year. At that time he expressed the hope that he would be given a chance to strike a blow at the German menace, a wish and a hope that has been gratified, as he is now in France on or near the firing line. He is a member of the 9th Field Artillery. Leonard C. Aspergren. Leonard C. Aspergren. who for a number of years has teen employed by the Paxton Gas Company as bookkeeper and cashier, enlisted in the Regular Army early in November, 1917. He was called to the service on November 19th, having been assigned to the Headquarters’ Supply Co.. 5 h Field Battalion, Signal Corps at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas . He spent a few days of the holiday week in Paxton visiting his parents and friends. Ronald Archer. Ronald Archer enlisted in the U. S. Navy a few months before war was actually declared. He was assigned to Great Lakes Training School for several months before being assigned to a United State battleship. The latest reports available from him indicate that he is now in foreign waters, probably with Admiral Simms' fleet of submarine fighters. Chester Birkett. Cheater Birkett, of the Archer Birkett grocery firm in Paxton, en- listed in the Regular Army at the same time and in the same branch of the •service as Leonard Aspergren. His assignment was also the same, viz.: Headquarters Supply Co. 5th Field Battalion of the Signal Corps at Fort Leavenworth. For some time, it is reported, that the young men in th's branch or the service have been under instructions to be ready at all times for a call to entrain within 24 hours. They naturally anticipate a train journey to the coast, and from there an exciting, but it is fervently hoped, an unmolested sea journe to Sunny France. Frank Marsh Frank Marsh, a younger brother of Lieutenant Harry Marsh, so well and favorably known as a citizen and business man of Paxton, enlisted at Indianapolis, Ind., in the Regular U. S. Army soon after war was declared. After a period of intensive training at Garden Mills on Long Island, he was 32 Paxton High School Reflector sent to France as a member of the Rainbow Division in September. No very jacent information is available concerning him. Without doubt, however, he is somewheiti on or near the firing une. Howard Olson. Howard Olson enlisted in the U. S. Navy a month or two ago, and is now with other Paxton boys taking his preliminary training at the popular Great Lakes Naval Training School on Lake Michigan. Teddy Petroweiz. Teddy Petroweitz will be well remembered by Paxton High School students of a few years ago. He attended P. H. S. during the two years that his father was prominently connected with the local management of the Electric Light Plant in Paxton. Reliable information has been received by friends in Paxton that both Teddy and his father are in the U. S. Army, the former as a private and the latter as an officer of rank. It is understood that Mr. Petroweiz had military training and experience in Europe before coming to America. Ivan Stringer Ivan Stringer enlisted as a regular at his home at Stewartsville, Minn. He was a member of the first Expeditionary force, and was of course among the first “Sammies” to be welcomed in France. Roy Wampler. Roy Wampler, a member of the Sophomore class last year, enlisted in the Signal Corps of the aviation section, December 1, 1917. He was ordered to report at Jefferson Barracks. From there he was soon transferred to Kelley Field, No. 1, San Antonio, Texas. Recently he was transferred to the aviation camp at Waco, Texas, where he is doing special work in the aviation school, as a result of which he hopes in due time to receive a com- mission. Richard Watts. Richard Watts entered the high school in September of this year, to resume his work in the Sophomore class. The call to army service, however, proved too insistent for him to continue the quiet routine of school work. He therefore enlisted in the medical department January 1, 1918. His school- mates and friends were very much alarmed about him for a time when word reached them a few weeks ago that he was very ill at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., where his father, W. R. Watts had been called to his bedside in the hospital. Mr. Watts has since returned and reported that Richard is rapidly recovering. On Feb. 15th Richard was reported enroute to Washington, D. C., or New York. He belongs to Guard Co. No. 2. 9th Battalion. Bert Walker. Bert Walker, of Ludlow, 111., who attended the Paxton High School four or rtvp years ago. enlisted in the aviation department of the Signal Corps, Paxton High School Reflector 33 April 23, 1917,. He is now stationed at South Antonio, Texas. When last heard from he was in charge of the camp postoffice. Later.—The P. O. work has now been given to a civilian, and Bert has charge of transportation at the camp, or some part of it. Robert Wade. Robert Wade enlisted last summer in the 210th Aero Squadron at Kantoul, 111. For a time he was at Kelly Field, in Texas, but was transferred back to Chanute Field in December. Some time in January a letter from him somewhere in the east, an- nounced that he was on his way to France. Davenant Udell. Daver.ant Udell is another of the Paxton High School boys who chose the exciting terrors of the sea in preference to the duller horrors of trench and gas warfare. He is now taking his preliminary training at the Great Lakes Training Station. Davie” will be sure to make an ideal sea fighter. Earl Dover... Earl Dover entered school in September last as a Sophomore. He did not remain long, as the problem of how to get into some department of the war service required too much of his thought and energy. He made five at- tempts before he was successful, being rejected the first four times because of some minor physical defect. He is now in the aviation branch of the Sig- nal Corps in the capacity of a mechanic. His final success illustrates the wisdom expressed in the well-known couplet: If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.” Arthur and Ernest Smith. Arthur and Ernest Smith, two sons of Mrs. Stella Smith living west of Paxton, were prominent students in P. H. S. some six or seven years ago, and are now numbered among the boys from Paxton w’ho hope soon to see acti e service in the “War of the Nations.” Mrs. Smith is to be congratulated upon the honor of having two boys who have voluntarily given their services. Arthur enlisted as a member of Co. H 132nd 111. Infantry, U. S. A. at Chicago, sometime in July, 1917. He is still in training at Camp Logan. Hous- ton, Texas. Ernest chose the Navy as his branch of the service, enlisting last De- cember. He was immediately assigned to Great Lakes Naval Training Sta- tion. He is a member of Co. B, Third Regiment, at Camp Dewey, Great Lakes, 111. • William Hill. William Hill who was a student in the high school last year, and who would have been a member of the Sophomore class had ho returned this year, enlisted in the National Guard at Cicero, 111., in May before the close of 34 Paxton High School Reflector William Hill. John Hanson, Jr., Greeting a Civilian. fcciiool. He was soon after assigned to duty at Camp Grant where he re- mained until the first of October. At that time he was transferred to Camp Logan, Texas, where he now is. He is a member of Co. I. 131st Infantry. William was very much interested in the athletic activities of the school, and in every way is well fitted for the arduous and trying duties of a soldier. Later—William has been advanced to the rank of high private. John W. C. Hanson, Jr. John W. C. Hanson, very recently in daily attendance in P. H. S.. en- listed at Champaign, 111., in the medical department. He has been assigned to the Army and Navy General Hospital. He is now at Hot Springs, Arkan- sas. His enlistment and assignment are so recent that very little informa- tion is now available as to the particular character of his work. William Flora. William B. Flora, a student in Paxton High School from 1907 to 1910, enlisted July, 1917, in the aviation service; and was called to Camp Kelly, San Antonio, Texas, during that month. He was made a sergeant in October, 1917. He lias since been transferred, and his present address is 408th Aero Squadron, Aviation Concentration Camp, Morrison, Virginia. William expects to leave for France soon, although no date for his de- Paxton High School Reflector J5 parture lias been set. He is much pleased with his line of work, and prom- ises to become one of our rising young airmen. Orville Larson. Orville l arson on the 14th of December enlisted as an expert mechan- ic in the department of mechanical engineers. He was first sent to Jefferson Barracks, but was later transferred to Camp Hancock, Augusta. Georgia. He is a member of 7th Company of the 2nd Motor Mechanics Regiment. He writes enthusiastically about army life,—says that he has gained 10 lbs. in weight, and that he is anxious to cross the pond. He especially commends and appreciates the army work of the Y. M. C. A., and writes his father never to turn down the apepals of the Y. M. C. A. lor financial aid to carry forward the wonderful work it has undertaken and is now so successful- ly doing for the soldier boys. Like testimony concerning the beneficent influence of the . M. C. A. in its war work is daily coming back from training camp cantonment, and battlefield to thousands of American homes. The unanimity of the testimony is complete. Who of the boys-no matter what their church or creed—have voiced other than sentiments of genuine—even fervent appreciation. No danger. The fathers of the American boys in uniform will do their part in response to such testimony. Corporal James Sheehan. James Sheehan of Ludlow. 111., attended the Paxton High School dur- ing the school year 1912-13 as a member of the Junior class. On May 3rd, 1917. he enlisted in the aviation department of the Signal Service, and wa assigned to the 34th Areo Squadron, his particular work being that of an expert mechanician. It is his duty to see that machines are in perfect mechanical condition before they “go up”, and also under certain conditions to accompany the pilot in important flights.. After receiving training at several aviation schools in this country, he was sent to England early last Fall where he received three months further training. For some time he has been in active service at the front in France. He will be recognized by his aviation uniform in the group of pictures on another page. Dr. Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell will be well remembered by high school students of a decade ago. After completing a course of study in preparation for practice a a veterinary surgeon, he opened up offices with his father, Mr. Lawrence E. Campbell at Pine Bluff. Arkansas. For the past two or three years he has been engaged successfully in the practice of his profession at Stuttgart, Ark. Very recently he enlisted in the U. S. A. Veterinary Corps, and no doubt ere this, has been assigned to duty. It is understood that his com- mission will be that of 2nd Lieutenant. 36 Paxton High School Reflector Herbert and Clarence Engdahl. Her. ert Engdahl enlisted early in the fall of 1917, and is now a private in the 131st United States Inafntry, Camp Logan, Houston. Texas. He expects to go to France in about a month. Later—Herbert has been relieved from service because of some physical ailment affecting his hearing. Clarence Engdahl enlisted several months after his brother, and was located at first at Kelley Field. San Antonio, Texas. He is a truck driver. Later he was transferred to Waco, Texas. He was a member of the 10th Squadron, Aviation Camp, Waco, Texas; and at present writing is located in New York, awaiting orders to sail. Harold Barnes. Harold Barnes, the latest Paxton High School recruit as this magazine goes to press, enlisted about the first of February. He had been attending Eureka College, and went to Chicago to enlist. He will be in the coast artil- lery, and expects to be sent to the Pacific Coast shortly. Harold was one of our football men, and will probably be able to turn his nand just as well to the manipulation of the big guns. Howard Bressee. Howard Bressee was a member of the Sophomore class last year, and, until the declaration of war, was planning to complete his course of study in our high school. But, like so many young men in Paxton, lie felt that his duty for the time being, at least, was in the service of the country. He theiefore enlisted in what is now 131st U. S. Infantry, Co. I. He was ordered to Camp Logan, Houston, Texas, in June, where he is still in training. It will be remembered that Howard had acquired some considerable skill as a “tonsorial artist” in Paxton, as a side means of earning a living while attending school. His talent and skill in this work were quickly rec- ognized in the camp and made use of. in letters that he has recently writ- ten. he refers to himself as an “army barber.” Information since the fore- going was written is to the effect that Howard is the Captain’s orderly. Hjalmar N. Eckman. Hjalmar N. Eckman enlisted in the U. S. Navy sometime last summer or fall. He was sent to Norfolk, Va., for training. About the first of Decem- ber he was assigned to duty on the U. S. Battleship Mississippi. Hjalmar writes that he was greatly astonished at the size and magnitude of the Battleship Mississippi, as the first day he was on board he narrowly escaped losing himself in its labyrinth 6f apartments above deck and below deck. He still receives his mail at New York City. John Rodeen. John Rodeen, since attending the Paxton High School, has been prom- Paxton High School Reflector Inently engaged in the grocery business in Paxton as a member of the firm of Rodeen Brothers. He enlisted at Chicago. November 23rd, 1917, as a clerk in the aviation department. He is now at Camp Kelley, Field No. 1, San Antonio, Texas. Howard Flora. Howard Flora enlisted on the fifteenth of December, 1917, and departed immediately for Jefferson Barracks. He was transferred on January firs;, to Camp Grant, at Rockford, 11., and expects to tc sent south soon. His present address is: Recruiting Detachment. 342nd Infantry, Building i 9. Camp Grant. He is a first-class private at the time of this writing. Howard was with us in 1909-10. Corporal Arthur Rozene. Arthur Rozene attended the Paxton High School eight or ten years ago. For the past five years or until his enlistment August 1st, 1917, he was engaged in some department of the I. C. R. R. service in Chicago. He was irst sent to Jefferson Barracks, and then transferred to Kelley Field, San Antonio, Texas, where he soon won the rank of corporal. He is a member of squadron No. 131. His ambition is to become a flyer, and has already taken steps looking toward that end. If successful in these steps, he will first be sent to a ground school for study and training, probably at Austin, Texas, or at Berkley, Cali- fornia. Later, (Feb. ICth)—Arthur has received orders to report at a ground school at Austin, Feb. 23rd. He will be stationed there about 8 weeks when he will be sent to an aviation field to commence flying if he is successful in passing the flying tests. Perle Elofson. Perle Elofson enlisted as a musician in the U. S. Naval Reserve Band. New York City, early in November. He enlisted at the same time as did Austin Sandstedt. When last heard from he was in training in or some- where near New York City. His instrument i3 the tenor saxophone. Perle Lundin. In the group picture on another page, the gleeful countenance of Perle Lundin will be readily recognized by his many Paxton school mates and friends. He was one of the first of our high school boys to tender his ser- vices to the Nation, for it was in July. 1917, that he enlisted at Chicago in the Signal Corps. Later he was assigned to the 145th Aero Squadron. At the present time he Is located at Kelly Field. San Antonio. Texas. Take another look at his picture, and you will be convinced that he is thor- oughly enjoying army life, and we have every reason to believe that most of • lie boys, at least most of the time, are as happy as he: and the reason Is they are doing their duty, and the government, is doing its duty by them. Corporal Verne Healey. Verne Healey, who for a number of years has been in the automobile Dusiness in Paxton as a member of the well known firm of Carson Healey, enlisted in the Quartermaster Department, in December, 1917. He was as- signed to the Receiving Company at Jacksonville, 111., and was ordered into 38 Paxton High School Reflector training ami service January 25, 1918. Verne in his school days was an ath- letic enthusiast, and his frequent presence at the Paxton high school gridiron, in later years when a good game was on, indicated no loss of his interest and enthusiasm in things athletic. The greater part of Verne’s high school work was done in Paxton. However, before completing it, he transferred his credits to Morgan Park Academy, from which school he was duly graduated. The military training he there received, no doubt accounts for his rapid promotion to the rank of corporal. Harry Swanson. Harry Swanson enlisted in the Quartermaster’s Corps about the first of December. He was assigned to duty in the lGth Recruiting Co. at Jef- ferson Barracks, St. Louis. Mo. As a result of his special fitness, business training and experience, he has been given work in the clothing depart- ment. He is now at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. John Holderman. John Holderman enlisted as a pilot in the Aviation Corps in August, 19J7. He has (Successfully passed all examinations, and now expects to be called into the service soon. Mr. George Papineau Makes Vacation Visit to Camp Travis, San Antonio, Texas—Visits His Son, Frank Papineau, and Many Other Paxton School Students. Mr. 'George Pap:neau, janitor of the Cast Side school, secured leave of absence a few days before the close of school for the holiday vacation, in order that he might visit his son, Frank, at Camp Travis, Fort Sam Houston. San Antonio, Texas. He was absent from Paxton two weeks, eleven days of which time were spent for the most part visiting with his son, whom he found well and in excellent spirits. He also visited Camp Logan at Houston, and Camp Kelley near San Antonio. Among the other Paxton school boys whom he met and visited with at Camp Kelley, which is some 12 miles only from Camp Travis, were William rloia, Charles Joyce, Carl Chrisman, Roy Wampler, Albert Johnson, Clarence Engdahl, Perle Swanson, William Overstreet. James Ety, Pearl Lundin. John Rodeen, and Arthur Strebeck. Mr. Fapineau’s son, Frank, was the only Paxton representative so far as he was able to learn at Camp Travis. On his return trip, he stopped off for a day at Camp Logan, Houston. Texas. Among the Paxton boys he found there, he first met Chester Wess- lund. Others there, most of whom he later met. were William Hill, Howard Bressee, Herbert Engdahl. Reuben Glad. Raymond Sackett, Neil Kerr. Ralph Siiue, and LaVerne Archer. Mr. Papineau reported that the boys were all well and in fine spirits. He says that he would not have missed the trip and the visit with the Paxton school boys of recent years, had it cost him a thousand dollars; and no doubt the boys appreciated his visit as greatly as he enjoyed being with them. He Paxton High School Reflector 39 ca.ried back with him many pleasant memories of their joyous greetings, among them the fact that his son was not the only one whose expressions of joy at seeing him passed beyond the formalities of the ordinary meeting of neighbors and friends who have been separated for a few weeks or months. TO REFLECTOR READERS AND SUBSCRIBERS. The expense occasioned in getting out this Service Number of the Re- flector is much larger than was at first anticipated. The usual complimen- tary cop es can not therefore be given out. It will be necessary to obtain 25 cents for every copy printed to pay the cost of printing -this number. It is very much desired that our soldier boys, however, receive com- plimentary copies, as ,far as possible, through their relatives and personal friends. If information can be obtained as to those who will be thus supplied, some way will be found by the school to mail a copy to all others. SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN SENIOR NUMBER. A Service 'Department will be provided in the Senior Number of the Reflector which will be published the last week in May. All errors found in the records of this number will Ire there corrected and the service roll will be completed to that date. WRITE US A CARD OR LETTER. It would be very pleasing indeed if a letter or card from every one cf our soldier boys, who receives a copy ,of this “Service Number”, could find its way directly or indirectly to ithe superintendent before the May number is printed. (Siwral department GERMAN WAR PHILOSOPHY AND AIMS. (By W. R. Thacher.) These quotations are from the leading thinkers of Germany. Figures in parenthesis refer to dates. 1. “We have a duty....to perform toward civilization.We can only fulfill it by the sword.”—Bernhardi (1911). 2. “Not as weak-willed blunderers have we undertaken this.war. We wanted it.”—Maximilian Harden. 3. “Whoever cannot....approve from the bottom of his heart the sinking of the Lusitania, w'hoever cannot conquer his sense of the gigantic cruelty to unnumbered perfectly innocent victims.and give himself up to honest delight at this victorious exploit of German defensive power—him we judge to be no true German.”—B. Baumgarten, (1914)—a preacher. Paxton High School Reflector Y. M. C. A. WAR WORK DONATIONS MADE BY STUDENTS AND FAC- ULTY OF THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL. A single hour on Monday of Y. M. C. A. Week in November was de- voted to securing donations and subscriptions for Y. M. C. A. War Work. After a brief presentation of the call for $35,000,000 for this very important phase of the war work of the Nation, Superintendent Bainum «ent the four classes—freshman, junior, sophomore, and senior—with their faculty advis- ers to separate rooms to consider the matter. Hats were passed, and when the counts were all made of the cash and pledges, the result was found to be as follows: Freshman Class ..............................$ 50.00 Sophomore Class .............................. 59.45 Junior Class ................................. 31.00 Senior Class ................................. 44.85 $185.30 $185.30 The above has all been collected except $2.00, and has been included in remittances through Judge M. L. McQuiston to S. S. Vastine, Y. M. C. A. Treasurer in Chicago. Two boys of the Freshman Class, Kemp Carson and Stine Smith, re- sponded to the special call for 100,000 American boys to pledge themselves to earn and give” Ten Dollars toward the w'ork among Prisoners-of-War and Soldiers” before May 1, 1918. ‘Eighteen dollars of the Twenty pledged have already been earned and paid in. It should also be recorded here that five seventh grade boys—Clarence Johnson, Peter Rasmussen. Howard Grayson, Willard Sheldon, and Loren Mullinax signed the special “Ten Dollar” pledge card and have each earned and paid in the first installment of $5.00, or a total of $25. The following summary will indicate the results of the efforts of teachers and pupils in the all departments of the school: High School ....................................$185.30 West lawn School (4 rooms) ...................... 70.32 East Side grade rooms (7 rooms) ................ 123.91 Total collected .............................$379.53 Pledged and uncollected ............................ 25.00 Total subscriptions ...................$404.53 Jan. 26, 1918—E. C. Wolcott receipt ..................... $ 43.00 Feb. 5, 1918, Judge M. L. McQuiston receipt...................... 336.53 $379.53 25.00 $404.53 Uncollected Feb. 6, 1918 Paxton High School Reflector 41 The following letters will be of interest in this connection: The State Association of Y. M. C. A. War Work of Illinois, Chicago. December 10, 1917. Mr. O. J. Bainura, Paxton. 111. My dear Mr. Bainum:—Your splendid report on our “Feed a Prisoner C ampaign” is received. I certainly want to congratulate you on the splendid result. The boys and girls of our grade schools have certainly responded magnificently. As fast as your ten dollar pledges are paid, send the money to me and I will send you the regulation certificate, which is a beauty. If you prefer, however, you may send pledge cards to me and we will handle the collections through you. Will you please convey to the students of your schools, my heartiest appreciation of their splendid effort and assure them that so long as the boys and girls of our Public Schools are so genuinely patriotic, our Country will never be in danger. Very sincerely yours, E. C. Wolcott, Boys’ Secretary. The State Association of Y. M. C. A. of Illinois—Chicago. January 26, 1918. Mr. O. J. Bainum, Supt. of Schools. Paxton, 111. Dear Mr. Bainum:—Your letter enclosing check for $43.00 was received some days ago. Delay in reply has been due to the great rush of work here in the office just now, which has made it impossible for us to take care of some things as promptly as we should have liked to. The $43.00 has been credited in accordance with your instructions. Enclosed you will find certificate for Kemp Carson, and coupons for the other boys for the amount of their payments. The names are noted on the back of the coupons. Thanking you for your assistance and co-operation, I am Very sincerely yours. E. C. Wolcott, Illinois Boys’ Campaign Manager. Paxton. 111., Feb. 5. 1918. Prof. O. J. Bainum, City. My Dear Professor:—1 beg to acknowledge the receipt of $8.50, being the balance due on the pledges made by the teachers and pupils of the Pub- lic Schools to the Army Y. M. C. A. Work, excepting, of course, the pledges for the Special Fund. This amount with that received in December, ($328.03) makes a total of $336.53 that has come to my hands from your schools for tnis work. I desire at this time, to thank you again, and through you, to thank ev- ery teacher and every pupil who has contributed either money or effort to make up this very generous contribution. I do this, not only on my own be- half. but also on behalf of those who were charged with the raising of this fund in the County and State, and on behalf of every brave boy “over there” 42 Paxton High School Reflector or still here in Camp, whose task will be made just a little easier and more pleasant by this very generous gift. Surely the boys and girls of the Paxton Public Schools have done their ••bit” toward keeping the “Home Fires Burning.” Again thanking you, I am Sincerely yours, M. L. McQuiston, Chairman Patton Township Committee. MILITARY TRAINING IN THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL. Military training was organized last fall in the Paxton High School. The work is under the direction of Principal W. R. Thacher. who has had four years of such training under an army officer. The organization and training of the boys was greatly facilitated by the fact that several or the boys had had some military drill last spring. These boys were used as group leaders and as temporary corporals and sergeants. Everyone seemed to enter into the spirit of the exercises and, altho but a few drills could be held before bad weather set in, to improve rapidly. While the boys engaged in drills, the girls were given physical culture under the direction of Mi3s Holmes and the other lady teachers. It is the policy of the school to resume military training with vigor as soon as weather conditions permit. DOMESTIC SCIENCE IN P. H. S. Our Household Science department includes only the Domestic Art branch just now, but we are looking forward to a cooking class in the near future. Every efTort was made by the Board of Directors to have cooking this year; and. when it was found impossible for the first semester, plans were made to give a short course to Seniors the second semester. However, no convenient rooms were available for equipment on short notice, and the plans could not be carried out. A lively interest has been manifested by the girls of the High School, and this course promises to be popular. The sewing department started on its fifth year with an enrollment of twenty-five. The size of the class had to be limited, as more desired to enter than could be taken care of. The sewing class was organized in 1913. Five problems in hand sewing, two pattern drafts, and the textbook study of textiles were completed the first semester. Two new sewing ma- chines are to be added to the equipment, making six in all. The students are collecting materials for a textile notebook, which will furnish illustrative ma- terial for next year’s class as well as this one. Outlines for Red Cross sewing for the seventh and eighth grades and high school were to have been furnished by the local chapter of the Red Cross: but as they are delayed, the girls are helping the local chapter with their prescribed work, during the regular class periods. This phase of the girls’ education assumes greater significance during war times, when knowledge and skill in handicraft and conservation are so important. Our girls are preparing to do their share of service at home. Paxton High School Reflector 43 THE UNEXPECTED VACATION. Mr. Bainum on a very cold day Worked with the furnace, which is to say: — Under his coat, he was scorching mad. For we couldn’t have school, wasn’t that sad. Rejoicing, we school children went on our way, For we had been granted a holiday. For two more days we had a fine time. Having all the fun we could find. And Monday morning, what did we hear, But the school bell sounding cold and drear. For of all sad words of tongue or pen. The saddest of these, there is school again. —(After Whittier’s “Maud Muller”) A Senior. 44 Paxton High School Reflector Prof. Homer E. Chenoweth. Homer K. Chenoweth enlisted Dec. 17. 1917, at Rantoul in the Signal Corps of the Aviation Section of National Army, but failed to pass the specially critical physical examination for that department of army service. Had there been time before the closing of the period fixed during which regis- trants might enlist, he would have tried some other department of the ser- vice where the physical requirements are less exacting. On January 31st, 1918. he was called before the Local Exemption Board at Paxton, and he reports that he “got by and that he very much hopes that the further tests which he must undergo will permit him to enter the service. Prof. Chenoweth for two years was the popular head of the Science Department of the Paxton High School. He also was specially interested in athletics, and acted as ocach during the major portion of the time he was connected with the school. At the present time he has charge of the Science work in the Drummer Township High School at Gibson City, 111. PROF. ORVILLE McCORD Of the Manual Training Dept., Receives Notice That He is Subject to Call. Two weeks ago. Prof. McCord was called to Bloomington for physical examination under the selective draft. Last week he received notice from the Examining Board that he had been found qualified for Military Srvice, that he had been assigned to Class 1, and was subject to call when the gov- ernment has need of his services. It is therefore probable that he will not be able to complete the work of the year in the Paxton High School—and yet we are hoping that he may. Mr. McCord will be greatly missed from the faculty, as his work in manual training and in mechinal drawing, as well as in such other branches as he has incidentally been called upon to teach, has been highly efficient. Under present conditions it will be very difficult to find any one able to take his place. Last summer, Mr. McCord sought to enter some branch of the war service by enlistment. He chose the navy, but on account of minor defects in vision, requiring him to wear glasses, he was rejected. (Contributed.) He who does not know, but does not know that he does not know.— A Freshman. He who does not know, but knows that he does not know. —A Sophomore. He who knows, but does not know that he knows. —A Junior. He who knows and knows that he knows. —A SENIOR. 46 Paxton High School Reflector (feiteral Srluml department CONTAINING NAMES OF SCHOLARSHIP HONOR STUDENTS — STUDENTS EXCUSED FROM EXAMIN- ATIONS — CLASS NOTES, AND ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST SENIOR CLASS SCHOLARSHIP HONOR STUDENTS. American Literature. Anna Watson, 92; Avis Moffett, 90; Carl Peterson. 9h; Lowell Hodam, 90; Rudolph Fagerburg. 90. Number in class (2 sections), 4:5. Chemistry Class. Anna Watson. 9:5 1-2; Lowell Hod- am. 9:5; Carl Peterson. 9o 1-2; Rex Hammerlund, 91 1-2. No. in class, 1G. Latin III. IV. Avis Moffett and Anna Watson. 95: Mabel Farrell and Florence Hodam. 93; Ruby Lindberg, 92; Leona Peter- son, 91. Number in class. 10. German II. Ruby Lindberg. Leona Peterson, and Anna Watson. 915; Mary Kcllar, Ida Levinson and Helen Heinz. 92: Carl Peterson. 91. Number in class, 1G. Solid Geometry. Paul Anderson. Lowell Hodam. Rex Hammerlund, 90. Number in class 14. American History. Lowell Hodam, 92; Agnes Leander. 92 1-2: Fern Trickel, 91; Avis Mof- fett. 91; Allie Hanson. 90. Number in class (2 sections), 32. Shorthand (Advanced) Ellen Erickson. 93; Selma Daniel- son. 92; Helen Heinz. 91. Number in «•lass, 10. Typewriting (Advanced) Ejlen Erickson. 90; Selma Daniel- son, 90. Number in class, 10. Pedagogy. Avis Moffett. 95; Number in class. 6. THIRD YEAR CLASSES. Plane Geometry, Classes A B Mabel Farrell. Erie Hutchison, 92; Theresa White, Helen Swanson, Flor- ence Hodam, Edgar Peterson, 91: Eb. Holdcrman, 90. Number in class both sections), 33. English III. Mauritz Anderson, 90; Mabel Far- rell, 90; Florence Hodam. 93; Nobel Johnson, 90; Lester Johnson. 92; Mah- lon Kenney, 91; Mae Tibby. 90; Glenn Sallee. 92. Number in class (two sec- tions). 32. English History. Lester Johnson, 9G; Mahlon Ken- nedy, 93 1-2. Number in class, 12. Physics Class. Mahlon Kenney, 94 1-2; Agnes Le- ander. 92: Glenn Sallee. 91 1-2. No. in class, 17. German 1. Edgar Peterson, 93; Glenn Sallee, 92; Helen Swanson and Lorene Han- son, 91; Theresa White, 90. Number in class, 20. Paxton High School Reflector 47 Shorthand (Beginning) Hertha Holman, Bertha Olson, Ed- na Swanson, Lula Frette, Georgia Smith. Amy Swanson, 91. Number in class. 18. Typewriting (Beginning) Hertha Holman, Dorothy White, Lula Frette, Perdue Atwood, 95; Na- omi Miller, 92 1-2; Georgia Smith, 90; Amy Swanson, 90. Number in class, 23. SECOND YEAR CLASSES. English II. Pauline Rerquist, 90; Genevieve Carlsten. 93; Frances Culver, 93; Dorothy Hoaeland. 92; Floience Han- son, 93; Mary Holderman, 92: Nobel .Johnson. 90; Vernon Moore, 90; Mayme Prestin, 92; Maurine Schnei- der. 93; Ethel Swanson. 90; Fern Triekel, 90; Catherine Thompson. 94. Number in class (two sections), 45. Latin II. Catharine Thompson. Maurine Schneider, and Frances Culver, 95: Genevieve Carlsten, 94: Lois Moffett, 93; Mary Holderman. 91. Number in class. 17. • Zoology. Katherine Thompson. 9(1 1-2; Mau- rine Schn'ider, 9G 1-2; Frances Culver 95 1-2: Mildred Burkland,92; Mary Hol- derman. Nobel Johnson, Mamie Pres- tin 90: Florence Bear, 90 1-2. No. in class 34 (2 sections) Algebra II., Classes A A. B Frances Culver, 94; Maurine1 Schneider. 93; Mamie Prestin, 92: Flor; nee Hanson. 91; Genevieve Carl- sten and Catherine Thompson, 90. Number in class (both sections), 26. Bookkeeping. Kenneth Smith, 93; Helen Heinz, 91; Gladys Burklund. 90. Number in class. 20. FRESHMAN CLASSES. Algebra I. Rosalia Hathaway, Madonna Kab- bes, Margaret Smith, Frances Martin, 94; Mae Hanson, 92; Esther Carlson, 91. Number in class, 23. Latin I. Margaret Smith, Florence Hanson. Beth Newman. 95; Marjorie Strong, Bessie Schneider, Frances Martin, Pauline Pearson, 94; Alice Pollock and Esther Carlson, 93; Mary Wamp- ler and Dorothy Johnson, 92; Hildur Abrahamson, 91; Helen Kjellstrand. Marie Beach, Stine Smith, 90. Num- ber in class. 29. Commercial Arithmetic. Stine Smith, 90. Number in class, 15. Algebra I. A Dorothy White, 91; Mary Wampler. 90 1-2; Hildur Abrahamson, 90 1-2: Alice Pollock, 90. Number in class, 25. Ancient History. Madonna Kabbes, 93: Beth New- man. 90 1-2; Marjorie Strong. 90 1-2. Number in class, 18. Physiology. Madonna Kabbes, 97; Mary Kellar, 94; Mamie Prestin, 94; Mildred Burk- lund. 94; Dorothy Hoagland, 93; Bes- sie Schneiter, 93; Ruth Morgan. 92; Esther Carlson, 91; Frances Martin. 92; Edmund Ludlow, 91. Number in class (two sections), 31. English I. Madonna Kabbes. 96; Beth New- man, 95; Margaret Smith, 95; Rex Hammerlund, 94; Viola Lindgren. 93; Anita Rasmus, 92; Bessie Schneiter, 92. Number in class (two sections), 45. Sewing. Florence Hanson. 96; Genevieve Paxton High School Reflector 48 Carlstcn, 94; Bertha Olson, 94; Mary Wampler, 91; Viola Lindgren, 91; Dorothy Hoagland. 91; Pauline Pear- son. 90. Number in class, 24. STUDENTS EXCUSED FROM WRIT- ING SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS American Literature. Perdue Atwood, Paul Anderson, El- fie Carlson, Ellen Erickson, Lula Fret- te, Allie Hanson. Helen Heinz, Ru- dolph Fagerburg, Lowell Hodam, Claire Holly, Dewey Hammerlund, Rex Hammerlund, Myrtle Headstrand, Mary Kellar, Agnes Leander, Ida Lev- inson, Ruby Lindberg, Ruth Morgan. Avis Moffett, Noami Miller, Carl Peterson, Leona Peterson, Edward Ro- t ram el, Edna Swanson, Amy Swan- son, Chalmer Rudolph, Fern Trickle. Anna Watson, Flavius Webber. Num- ber in class (2 sections), 43. American History. Perdue Atwood. Lula Frette, Rex Hammerlund. Allie Hanson, Ivowell Hodam, Viola Lindgren. Naomi Mil- ler, Avis Moffett, Lenore Pierson. Chalmer Rudolph, Amy Swanson, Edna Swanson, Elfie Carlson, Claire Holly. Mary Kellar, Agnes Leander, Fern Trickel, Flavius WTebber, Leon- ard Johnson. Number in class (2 sections) 32. Latin III IV Mabel Farrel, Florence Hodam, Erie Hutchison, Ruby Lindberg, Avis Moffett. Leona Peterson, Anna Wat- son. Mary Webber. German II Paul Anderson. Selma Danielson, Ellen Erickson, Rudolph Fagerburg, Myrtle Hedstrand, Helen Heinz, Mary Kellar., Ida Levison, Ruby Lindberg, Ruth Morgan, Leona Peterson, Carl Peterson, Anna Watson. Chemistry IV Perdue Atwood, Dewey Hammerlund Lowell Hodam, Leonard Johnson, Ida Levison, Ruby Lindberg, Carl Peter- son, Leona Peterson and Anna Wat- son, Rex Hammerlund. Solid Geometry. Paul Anderson, Perdue Atwood, Ru- dolph Fagerburg. Dewey Hammer- lund, Rex Hammerlund. Lowell Hod- am, Ida Levinson, Avis Moffett, Carl Peterson, Fern Trickel. Arithmetic IV. Viola Lindgren, 91; Allie Hanson, 91. English History. Betty Anderson, Mauritz Anderson, Leonard Hathaway, Lester Johnson. Mahlon Kenney, Mae Tibby. Num- ber in class, 12. Plane Geometry—(Both Sections) Mauritz Anderson, Mabel Farrell, Lorene Hanson, Edwin. Holderman, Erie Hutchinson, Mahlon Kenney, Les- ter Johnson. Helen Swanson. Mae Tib- by, Flavius Webber. Theresa White, Leonard Hathaway, Florence Hodam, Clarence Kollman, Edgar Peterson, Glenn Sallee. German I Mauritz Anderson Gladys Burkland, Edith Chrisman, Allie Hanson, Lor- ene Hanson, Clarence Kollman. Ha- zel Morgan. Edgar Peterson, Glenn Sallee. Helen Swanson, Mary Web- ber, Theressa White. Shorthand (Beginning) Edith Chrisman, Lula Frette, Na- omi Miller, Bertha Olson, Dorothy Palmblade, Georgia Smith, Eva May Schneiter, Amy Swanson, Edna Swanson, Hertha Helman. Number in class. 18. Paxton High School Reflector 49 Physics III. Elfle Carlson, Florence Hodam, Erie Hutchison, Mahlon Kenney, Agnes Leander. Edgar Peterson, Glenn Sal- lee, Ralph Stanford, Helen Swanson. English III. Betty Anderson, Mauritz Anderson, Marie Bennett, Edith Chrisman, Mary Fox, Mable Farrell, Nobel C. Johnson, Lester Johnson, Ix rene Hanson, Flor- ence Hodam, Leila Karr, Mahlon Kenney, Fred LaBarre, Clarence Koll- man. Hazel Morgan, Bertha Olson, Erie Hutchinson, Dorothy Palmblade, Edgar Peterson, Helen Swanson, Glenn Sallee, Mae Tibby, Theresa White, Mary Webber. Number in class, 31, (2 sections.) Pedagogy and Review. Mabel Farrell, I orene Hanson, Avis Moffett, Mae Tibby. Number in class 6 (1 section.) Bookkeeping. Agnes Barnes, Pauline Berquist, Gladys Burklund, Selma Dianielson, Ellen Erickson, Jephtha Hathaway. Myrtle Hedstrand, Helen Heinz, Nobel Johnson, Kenneth Smith, William Stites. Number in class, 20. Alg. II (Both Sections) Agnes Barnes, Mildred Burklund, Genevieve Carlsten, Frances Culver, Florence Hanson. Nobel Johnson, Ma- mie Prestin, Lawrence Sackett, Mau- rine Schneider, Catharine Thompson, Helen Johnson, Ix)is Moffett, Kenneth Smith. Ethel Swanson. Latin II. Florence Bear, Frances Culver, Gen- evieve Carlsten, Mary Holderman, Helen Johnson, Lois Moffett, Maurine Schneider, Ethel Swanson, Catharine Thompson, Margaret McQuiston. Zoology A B Florence Bear, Hazel Horner, Helen Johnson, Lois Moffett, Ruth Morgan, Ethel Swanson, Mildred Burkland, Frances Culver, Mary Holderman, No- bel Johnson, Maurice Levin, Mammie Prestin, Lawrence Sackett, Katherine Thompson, and Muarinc Schneider. English II. Agnes Barnes, Gladys Burkland, Mildred Burkland, Ruth Burns, Pau- line Berquist, Genevieve Carlsten, Frances Culver, Mary Curry, Everett Given, Dorothy Hoagland, Hertha Hel- man, Florence Hanson, Mary Holder- man. Nobel Johnson, Helen Johnson. Stillman Johnson, Maurice Levin,Ver- non Moore, Ix is Moffett, Helen Nel- son, Mamie Prestin Lawrence Sackett, William Stites, Ethel Swanson, Cath- arine Thompson, Fern Trickel. Num- ber in class, 45 (2 sections.) Mechanical Drawing. Rudolph Fagerburg, 93; Ralph Stanford. 90. Algebra I, B Esther Carlson, Mae Hanson, Ro- salia Hathaway, Dorothy Hoagland, Madonna Kabbes, Helen Kjells rand, Frances Martin, Helen Nelson, Pau- line Pearson. Nita Rasmus, Bessie Schneiter. Margaret Smith, Clarence Swanson. Algebra I, A Hildur Abahamson, Kemp Carson, Elizabeth Dyer. Dorothy Johnson, Beth Newman, Lloyd Peilc, Alice Pol- lock, Stine Smith, Marjorie Strong, Mary Wampler, Dorothy White. No. in class. 25, Latin I (two sections.) Hildur Abraham8on, Marie Beach, Hazel Hancock, Francis Martin, Beth Newman. Anita Rasmus, Stino Smith, Marjorie Strong, Bessie Schneiter, 50 Paxton High School Reflector Esther Carlson. Florence Hanson, Marjorie Hedstrand, Dorothy John- son, Helen Kjellstrand, Pauline Pear- son, Lloyd Piele, Alice Pollock, Mar- garet Smith, Agne3 Swanfelt. Mary Wampler, Cora Webber. Ancient History. Hildur Abrahamson. Dorothy John- son. Madonna Kabbes, Mary LaBarre, Beth Newman, Margaret Smith, Mar- jorie Strong. Number in class, 18. Commercial Arithmetic. Russell Barne3, Gordon Carson, Syl- via Funk. Maurice Levin, Stine Smith. No. in class, 15. • Physiology A and B. Esther Carlson. Mac Hanson, Ro- salia Hathaway, Dorothy Hoagland. Madonna Kabbes. Mary Kellar, Helen Kjellstrand, Ruth Morgan, Mamie Prestin, Anita Rasmus, Bessie Schneiter, Edith Burklund, Mildred Burklund, Ray Corbly, Stillman John- son, Edmund Ludlow, Francis Martin. Clarence Swanson, Cora Webber. English I A. Hildur Abrahamson, Hazel Han- cock, Rex Hammerlund, Rosalia Hath- away. Madonna Kabbes, Beth New- man, Pauline Pearson, Anita Rasmus, Margaret Smith. Bessie Schneiter, Marjorie Strong. English I, B. Esther Carlson, Paul Carlson, Kemp Carson, Dorothy Johnson, Edwin Lud- low, Frances Martin, V’iola Lindgren, Loyd Peile. Alice Pollock, Stine Smith, Agnes Swanfelt, Mary Wamp- ler, Flavius Webber. Number in class 21. (1 section.) Sewing. Agnes Barnes, Genevieve Carlsten, Sylvia Funk, Florence Hanson, Rosal- ia Hathaway, Dorothy Hoagland, Viola Lindgren, Bertha Olson. Pauline I Pearson. Alice Pollock, Katheryn Smith, Hazel Rardin, Agnes Swanfelt, Verna Swanson, Mary Wampler. Mechanical Drawing. Ralph Stanford, Rudolph Fager- burg, Carl Helman. Edwin Holder- man, Fred LaBarre, Elmer Olson, and William Westbrook. (Out of Place.) Manual Training. Ronald Stanford, Clarence Swan- son and Elmer Olson. Arithmetic IV. Viola Lindgren, Allie Hanson. Lula Frette, Agnes Leander, Edna Swan- son. jFrestrmmt ili'jjartnunit Freshman Picnic. one arrived we spent some time in On Wednesday evening, October playing games. When it began to get 10th. the Freshmen held a picnic at dark we all gathered sticks for the Wesslund park. At 4:30 about thirty fire and began toasting weenies'’. Af of the Freshmen and several of the ter eating our fill of “weenies”, mus- faeulty scrambled into waiting cars tard, buns, and apples we stood and started for the park. After every- around the fire and sang songs and Paxton High School Reflector 51 played games. About 7:00 o’clock we started for home. Miss Moore and several of the girls walked in and all reported a fine time. “THE WAR. In Europe there rages a terrible war, And the countries are big and strong. But Germany says she can whip them all, So we’re going to Drove she is wrong. All of her people are starving, And the Kaiser don’t seem to see, That if he only could end this war, How much happier they would be. There would be great rejoicing Among his people so poor, And joyful praises would be sung, “United States Evermore.” Today our boys go marching, Many thousands strong. To save these German people. Who have been kept prisoners so long. And our boys they won’t give up They’ll fight and fight and fight Until the Kaiser sings our hymn “The Star Spangled Banner,” right. M. L. B.. '21. Wind, snow and sleet. Blew a “Sophie” off his feet. Pretty soon he’ll start to bleat, “I wish this wind and sleet Would quit, I can’t stand on my feet. L. H. P., 21. Reward. A reward of one dollar will be given to the person or persons who capture and bring to me the originator of the Latin language. K. C., ’21. The members of the Freshman class met on Friday, September 28th and elected the following officers: Ed- mund Ludlow, President; Madonna Kabbes, Vice President, Madonna Kabbes; Secretary, Beth Newman; Treasurer, Agnes Swanfelt. The class colors decided upon were green and white. The Snow Storm. Friday the wind began to blow And all the air was gray with snow. As it began to pile up deep The flakes began to whirl and heap Making valleys and depressions: — Nearly stopped the school from ses- sions. E. L., ’21. If you had been in English I And heard the teacher say, “Tomorrow you will rhyme and pun Or make a song so gay, To bring to class when it is done. For its Reflector Day”, I’ll bet that you’d get up and run You’d be in such dismay. But, there the Freshies sat, each one And thought their English most like play. But now they know that it’s no fun, For those notes are due today. Brilliant answers to questions in Ancient History quiz.: (1) The Parthenon was a treaty be- tween Athens and Sparta. (2) Aristophanes made the first air- plane. (3) Alcibiades was a bridge. (4) Ionia aws a city in Sparta. (5) Xerxes was a priest. 52 Paxton High School Reflector §0pliamurc t}epartutcut The Market for the “Y. M. C. A.” On Saturday morning in early No- vember, the Sophomore girls of the Paxton Public High School gave a market in the interests of the Y. M. C. A. war work campaign. Mr. Geo. Harsch gave us permission to use the front part of his store Food of dif- ferent kinds, such as pies, cakes, nut bread, Boston brown bread, rye bread, cookies, buns, preserves, apple butter, meat loaf, and chicken were brought by the girls and were sold. About eight or nine girls were there to wait on the people who came to buy. At noon, when the market had to be closed, everything was sold and the neat little sum of twelve dollars was cleared. The Well Known Story of a Fresh Lieutenant. At a southern training camp, a pri- vate met a lientenant on the street, and. not seeing him. did not salute. The lieutenant (who was just out of the Reserve Officers’ Training Camp, and who had received his commission through luck), grabbed the private and asked him why he did not salute him. The private told him he had not seen him; but the lieutenant, think- ing himself very important, told him that he must stand at attention and salute him fifty times. He started to do this, but a major chanced along and asked the meaning of this. The lieutenant told him that the private had not saluted. Then the private said that he had not seen the lieuten- ant. When the major learned this, he asked the lieutenant if he knew that a lieutenant had to return the salute of a private. The lieutenant turning many different colors said, “no”.Then the lieutenant had to stand and salute the private fifty times, while a great crowd of soldiers, which had gathered looked on. Miss Moore in Sewing: “Girls have you picked up the floor?” I wonder if she thinks we are regular “Sam- sons?” Teacher in charge of assembly: “Paul, are you asleep?” Sleepy answer. “I don’t know.” A Jingle. Roses are red. And violets are blue. Sugar is ’spensive And coffee is too. “Some Frog!” There was great excitement in Zoology Hah. a few days ago. A cer- tain frog, name unknown, decided not to have Its head cut off and its ana- tomy analyzed by the Sophomores. Miss Crawford disagreed with him: and, as she took hold of him to send him to “frog heaven”, he decided to commit suicide. In order to do this, he decided to jump out of her hand and be killed by the fall. In the course of his flight, he lit on Pauline Paxton High School Reflector 53 Berqulst’s face and the shock sent her to the “land of the unknown”. She was revived by having a bucketful of water thrown in her face. The frog was caught and immedi- ately guillotined. There js a young Freshman called Stine When he talks he always must whine. He wants to get tall Because he’s so small This freshman they all call Stine. There is a young Freshie called Piele Who sits in an automobile, He can eat all the cake The baker can bake, Can this very young freshie named Piele. Economy. Save wheat; eat less meat; Then we are doing good. Save heat and we’ll beat The Kaiser as we should. Save sugar and potatoes too, It’s all for the boys over there, We’ll never win if only a few Attempt to do their share. —G. B. A Jingle. There was a young Sophomore named Hill, Whose first name was shortened to “Bill.” And in spite of the name He is now' to win fame Is that stalwart young Sophie named “Bill.” For tbo’ a namesake of the Kaiser, He has now donned the khaki and visor, And with “kit sack” and gun He’ll be having some fun Helping Uncle Sam beat that old Kaiser. Lines to a Sailor. (With apologies to Tennyson and others.) Daylight, and electric light, There's one clear call to me. To get the Kaiser, not on land, But on the dark blue sea. Although the time seems far, far off I'll go at it with a will And when the time does come to me I’ll sure get Kaiser Bill. You lirst learn how to load the gun Then how to pull the trigger, And I hope God has willed it so I won't have to get much bigger. Although it may be after dark, And also very late, I hope my gun will help to be The cause of Kaiser’s fate. Ralph Covert. Soldier Boy Jingle. A soldier boy in khaki, He’s as proud as he can be, He is alert and always ready For the unepected enemy. A soldier boy in blue, Who knows what is his fate. He’s a brave young soldier-true, Who calls his comrade, “Mate. 54 Paxton High School Reflector Our Soldiers. Oh. Mighty Men of Glory! Oh. Mighty Men of Fame! They are fighting for their country, And will win a noble name. Behind they left their happy homes, Dad. mother, sis and all. They left them in solitude. And answered the country’s call. To these Noble Men of Freedom And the hardships they must bear We must all do our portion, To help them over there. M. C., '20. Mabel Brooke, Frances Culver, and Catharine Thompson have received certificates for completing the First Aid course given under the auspices of the Red Cross. Humor lU'partnuntt Miss Mary Gourley. a former teach- er of P. H. S., has resigned her posi- tion in the Lincoln High School. She lias accepted a similar position in the high school at Hibbing, Minnesota, where her sister, Miss Margaret, has been teaching for th 3 past year. At the time of writing, no basket ball games have been played this sea- son. partly because of the fact that the Coliseum, cannot, or better, was not o tained. No other suitable place is available at present, but hope struggles on. A game was scheduled with Kankakee, but had to be post- poned because of the blizzard raging •G that time. This only affords an- other opportunity for the cynics to repeat “Those pepless wonders”. Surely the people of P. H. S. do not wish to always be referred to in that undesirable manner. Several plans were disclosed by which the Coliseum could have been permanently secured but as usual on such occasions they “fell through”. What is the cause of such failures? We lack organization! To show our patriotism the mem- bers of P. H. S. are eagerly joining in the singing exercises that are con- ducted by Miss Dunham each morn- ing during the Opening Exercise per- iod. Patriotic songs are being sung, and as many of the P. H. S. students have brothers, cousins, or other rela- tives in the war, all enter into these ‘War Songs” with spirit. In English III. the Juniors have been requested, by our instructor. Miss Holmes, to prepare for the reci- tation period on Fridays some oral talks. By the choice of subjects or one may say ,by the very nature of the speeches, the pupils have shown clearly their respective attitudes tow- ard patriotism and loyalty. Many of the oral talks have been concerning current events of the war, both in the activities in France and in our Paxton High School Reflector 55 own cantonments in the United States. Thursday afternoon Feb. 14, the High School Boys were given their first training with the guns that were obtained from the Coliseum. The Physics class have been study- ing light for some time, but they don't seem to be getting very much light on the subject. There are a couple of ambitious students (“Doodle” and Stanford) who are bent on wearing out those typewriters, which can be heard ratt- ling and banging from four to six o’clock every day after school. Prof. Homer E. Chenoweth, former Paxton High School instructor in sci- ence, now carrying on his profession in Drummer Township High School at Gibson City, visited the physics class while in Paxton Thursday morn- ing, January 31st. He commented up- on our large Physics class which at that time was not so large as it was at the beginning of school. Mr. Chenoweth while in Paxton was faculty manager of athletics. He is liked very much by all the Paxton students and all were glad to see him quietly stroll through the assembly, with a large smile upon his face, while on his way to the laboratory as in days of yore. However, our former ■ Prof.” seemed as glad to be in his old place as we were to see him. F. C., ’19. Our Bit. We know at last the time has come To conquer or submit. Yes, thousands of our boys have gone From home to do their bit. They’ve left a good old country. To go to bloody France, And there, with their French com- rades. Help stem the foe’s advance. The Kaiser's mighty strong, we know, And men and guns ’twill take. To put the “War Ix rd” off the map For future Freedom’s sake. So we have joined in with the rest. To charge and pierce their line. To drive the Kaiser ’way, ’way back Far back across the Rhine. C. K.. ’19. Parody “Sunshine of Your Smile” Just a Chance. Just for a chance to get Kaiser Bill, Just for a chance to show our might and will! Just for a chance to answer duty’s call. This is the cry that comes from one and all. Chorus. Give us the right to get at Kaiser Bill. Give us the might to help to show our will; We’ll show him how to fight just for the right, And in the end our cause will be the “Right.” Just for a chance to get across the sea Just for a chance is all that we do plead, Just for a chance and when the right is won, Then we will all come gladly march- ing home. D. P., '19. 56 Paxton High School Reflector A Few Junior Limericks. There is a man called O. J. B. Who from work Is never entirely free. He is the very finest kind of a man. And for school does all he can This fine man called O. J. B. There was a staid Junior called Erby, Who would look mtite fine in a derby. With a hat on his head. He would not look so dead, Would this staid young Junior called Erby. There was a Junior called Betty. She is as popular as the song, “So Long, Lettie,” She said with a grin. As she looked up at him. You bet I am. “My name is Betty.” There is a’ bold Junior named Lester. Who likes a young Sophomore to pester. He ushers in church. Won't come down off his perch. Unless talking to ‘S’ophie”—this Les- ter. Mrs. William Hyslop. Substitute Principal. During registration and the few days preceding the opening of school in September the questions heard oftenest among the students and teachers were “Where is the new principal?” and “Who is to take Mr. Berg’s place?” After repeated at- tempts to find a man to fill the posi- tion. .Mr. Bainum succeeded in get- ting Mrs. William Hyslop of Urbana to act as substitute until a permanent principal could be obtained. Mrs. Hy- slop f ame expecting to remain only a few days at most, but was prevailed upon to remain for two weeks and all. 1 oth pupils and teachers, greatly regretted her leaving at that time. Mrs. Ilyslop’s personality is forceful and winning and her unquestionable ability and enthusiasm did much to start off the work of the year well. Mrs. Hyslop is a graduate of the Ulino's State Normal University and of the University of Wisconsin and has had considerable experience in teaching in the Decatur high school, at Urbana .and elsewhere. We were indeed fortunate in having her with us even for so short a time, and we are hoping to have a visit from her sometime during the year. (Class Items Out of Place.) News has been received from Field Marshal General (Miss Wightman) that Private Bill Stitts who was sta- tioned at the front (of the assembly) some time ago, by said officer, is do- ing very nicely in the section he now occupies. Anita R. entering algebra and chew- ing vigorously: Miss H.: “Anita, please empty your mouth.” Anita swallowing: “It’s gone now.” Miss Moore (in physiology A): “Grace, how many nasal passages are there?” Grace D.: “Seven.” Mr. Thacher (in ancient history): “Dorothy, on what river is Rome?” Dorothy: “The Rhine.” Mr. Thacher: “Ronald, what is a museum. Ronald: “Why it’s some sort of a building, isn’t it?” 58 Paxton High School Reflector j mtnr Department Home Town High School Characters. (By Two Senior Boys.) Shepherdess—Lenore Pearson. General—William Westbrook. Chaperone—Miss Hanson. Loetor—Lowell Hodam. Nurse—Theresa White. Preacher—Perdue Atwood. Man of the World—‘Rex Hamerlund. Old Maid—Ruth Morgan. Cow Boy 8—Mahlon Kenney and Ralph Stanford. Indians—Bill Stites, Carl Helman. and Everett Given. Chorus Giris — Lizzie, Mary, Ruby, and Leona. Wild Men—Noble J., Eb., Chalmer. and Ervin. Mascot—Fletcher Cole. Song Bird—Florence Hodam. Movie Actress—Dorothy H. Flirts—Georgia and Stillman. Leading Lady—Marie Bennett. Lady of Fashion—Daisy H. Cook—Fatty Lind. Classic dancers—Anna, Hildur, Ed- na S.. and Mary K. Cinderella—Betty A. An Old Fashioned Wife—Dorothy White. Society Belle—Jessie Hill. Siameesc Twins—Moore and Sack- ett. Gloomy Gus—Den Hathaway. Lady’s Man—‘Noble Johnson. With our compliments we wish to inform you that our cast is not com- plete. There is a $100 nne for any mars placed upon this paper. War Ditties. (Lenore Pearson) There are soldiers, There are sailors. There are aviators too— They arc training in the camps for Uncle Sam; There’ll be marching, There’ll be sailing. Lots of flying they will do— For they’re going to get the Kaiser, if they can. In Germany there is an old miser, Who's known to most people as “Kaiser,” He saved up the “mon” For the war he’s begun When he's whipped—he will be a lot wiser. “Somewhere in France.” They have gone to flght for freedom With a motto of “right makes might.” With a banner true Of red. white and blue— For this cause they are sent to flght. They have left their homes and loved ones By draft or by volunteer. Let us do our part To cheer each heart When they think of their homes, so dear. Paxton High School Reflector 59 CLASS OF 1917—WHERE THEY ARE AND WHAT DOING. Although the class of ’17 was not so large as the previous graduating class it fully comes up to the stand- ard of P. H. S. graduates. Of the twenty-five who graduated, seven are , teaching school. These are: William Cole and Bessie Hamm, who are lo- cated near Ludlow: Evelyn Wylie and Katharine Kemp, who are near El- liott; Floy Casey near Piper City, and Olga Pierson and Lorene Samuelson who have schools near Paxton. Maurice Peterson, Howard New- man. Warren Hall, Lorena Ferris, and Margaret McQuiston are attend- ing school: the two former at the Uni- versity of Illinois. Warren Hall at Brown's Business College, Blooming- ton, I orena Ferris at Millikin Univer- sity, and Margaret McQuiston at the Paxton High School, taking post- graduate work. Three of the class have positions at local stores:—Agnes Johnson is clerk- ing in the Johnson Jewelry Store, and Otto Nelson in Laurence’s Dry Goods Store. Linda Pearson is a stenograph- er at the Stafford furniture factory. Roy Flick works in a department store in Chicago, Carl Cratz at the Illinois Central depot. Rantoul, and Bearl Shallenberger as a stenographer at a factory in Bloomington. Everett Farrell is studying electricity. Three of the boys are stationed at training camps: Carl Chrisman being at the Hazelhurst Field, New York; William Overstreet, at Camp John Wise, San Antonio, Texas; and Ben- ton Funk at Camp Grant, Rockford, Illinois. Everest Smith. Robert Currie and j Guy Pacey are serving their country by working on their respective home farms. Well may the record of these people be put in this, the “service number” of the Reflector. Conversation of Two Senior Girls A. —“Say, have you your lessons for this morning? I am so sleepy I don't feel like studying. I was up late last night, you know.” B. —“Oh, yes, Sergeant ----- from Chanute Field was up wasn't he? You told me he was coming. Come, tell me about it while we are working out these translations.” A. —“Well, he came on the 7:30 in- terurban—we went to the movies and afterwards to Art’s. You know 1 have only been with him twice—and oh!, he gets lovelier every time. He is awfully good looking in khaki. It is just his color. Then he combs his hair straight back, and his pompadour is wavy. He has the dreamiest eyes and he is so witty. He keeps one in a continual uproar of laughter for a few minutes then all of a sudden he gets really serious. He is coming again tom------” B. —“Giggers, Thacher is looking, you had better take your seat.” One of our Senior classmates walk- ed five miles through the snow drifts one Monday morning in preference to a bobsled ride to Ludlow and a train from there to Paxton. Hodam, they'll want you in the trenches soon, I think. “Keep the Home Fires Burning,” but go easy on the coal. 60 Paxton High School Reflector Sporting Goobs See our display of Spattnng S3vos. Htbletic (Soobs Baseball goods, indoor baseball outfits, roller skates, complete bas- ket ball paraphernalia, guns and ammunition C. H. IFlorfcgren Paxton High School Reflector 61 To Paxton High School Students REMEMBER WE CARRY THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF FOUNTAIN PENS IN THE CITY. SHEAFFER CONKLIN BOSTON SAFETY WATERMAN PARKER SWAN SAFETY MILITARY PENS ALSO A BIG ASSORTMENT OF EVERSHARP PENCILS. THE BEST $1.50 PEN IN THE CITY. BEN OVERSTREET, Jeweler JJ)oung flDen’s Spring Ibats ant (laps |p . Xarson do. BEATS 'EM ALL Of all the many cough and cold preparations on the market, here's one that beats them aii. MyaFs Laxative Cold Tablets They never fail to break up a cold with the first few doses. They are mild in action, yet they are effective. It is a wise person who prepares to nip a cold in the bud at its inception, and you can make a cold loosen it3 hold with the very first dose of this effective remedy. A 25c box will lay a cold on the mat jn next to no time. Get a box today— NOW. VICTOR LUNDBERG 62 Paxton High School Reflector Mouth Cleanliness Demands a Sanitary Tooth Brush Its gleaming handle, its delicate shape all say toothbrush breeding. The tiny steel traps which grip the base of every bristle bunch say “long, steady, pleasant wear”. Gripped by steel, its bristles hold. Our tooth brushes come wrapped in sanitary paper cases. Ask for them. They are not expensive, being sold at 25c and 35c, and the brush is built to fit tile curvature of the teeth, thus cleaning them thoroughly. STEWART DRUG COMPANY The gxaddl Store DR. GHAS E. SHINE OTHER PRACTITIONER. Grand Leader Phone, Office, 357 Res. 539 2R Cruzen Nelson Merc. Co, Laurence Bldg. Paxton Hand Laundry FAMILY WASH, 6c per pound. FLAT PIECES IRONED. DRY GOODS AND LADIES’ WEARING APPAREL Call Phone 79. Co-operative Delivery Watch for Announcement for our An- nual Sale of White. Paxton High School Reflector SHOES Campbell Swanson HARSCH’S FURNITURE SHOP The Home of Qood Furniture G. T. HARSCH FUNERAL DIRECTOR Quality Service THE ARCADE 1 4 CAFE Bakery Goods, Lunches, Etc. Students’ 25c Dinners a Specialty PAXTON, ILL. KODAKS I mi VICTROLAS r.tu i v sj WL PAXTON, ILL. We have anything you wish for a PARTY LUNCH or the CHAFING DISH Archer Birket Quality Grocers ‘Phone 31 Paxton Do You Want the Best in GROCERIES ? Buy Richelieu Pure Food Goods, the Best Money Can Buy. Sold only by The North End Grocery ’Phone 69 E. Sansted Member Westfield Qrocers ’ League THE POINTS OF WEAR ARE ALL STRONG- LY REINFORCED IN Wayne Knit Pony Stockings FOR CHILDREN We carry many style� —achool, romp and dress hosiery. JOHNSON BROS. PAXTON. ILL. For Expert Sho e Repairing Go to CARL LINO Up-to-date Machinery Practical Experience OppositeCity Hall PAXTON 64 Paxton High School Reflector GO TO THE Fred A. Smith Lumber Ho. TO GET YOUR “ Can’t Sag Gates ” Farmers and Merchants Bank Under Government Supervision DIRECTORS: E. D. Given - President Wm. Perdue Vice-President H. E. Duffield - Cashier W. E. Kenney A. Lindquist Philip Larson E. E. Hester WE PAY INTEREST ON SAVINGS If You Intend to Build a Home, call and get a BOOK OF PLANS which you can have for the asking Andrews Lumber and Mill Co. PAXTON, ILLINOIS Paxton High School Reflector 65 SPRING SILK SHIRTS) at $2.75, $3.50, $4.50, $5.00 a OTHER DRESS SHIRTS $1.00 to $2.50 Peterson Clothing Co. The House of Quality PAXTON DRY GOODS CO. MANY LINES OF NEW SPRING MERCHANDISE NOW ON DISPLAY First Class Work —AT— Judd Moore’s SANITARY BARBER SHOP. UNDER LUNDBERG’S STORE. NEW SILKS, DRESS GOODS, GING- HAMS, PERCALES, WASH GOODS, AND WHITE GOODS. ALL KINDS OF Portrait Work Always look in our window for new faces RASMUS ■Comer Studio - Paxton FOR UP-TO-DATE TAILORING AND GOOD CLEANING AND PRESSING, GO TO G. R. SWANSON Opposite City Hall PAXTON “ Foot Rest ” Hosiery for wear FOR STYLE FOR COMFORT BE SURE AND SEE THE New Spring Caps AT PAXTON VARIETY STORE Sandberg’s 66 Paxton High School Reflector Things Good to Eat • Appeal to all ages and conditions, and what we eat, as well as how we eat it, is one of the most important and vital problems of existence.. You will find the most pure and wholesome foods at J. F. DANIELSON PAXTON DR. A. A. HANSON Dentist Nitrous Oxide Administered Laurence Bldg. Phone 202 PAXTON, ILL. GEO. P. BUTTON Dentist Commandery Bldg. Paxton, III. RODEEN. Cash Groceries PAXTON Phone 147 We are Sole Dealers in the famous EACO FLOUR AND WHITE HOUSE COFFEE Give us a trial and be convinced of their worth Middiecoff Bldg. Phone 180 THE GIFT STORE Johnson Jewelry Co. C Edwin Johnson John P. Ryberg JEWELERS, WATCHMAKERS, OPTICIANS AND ENGRAVERS Where Quality is Always Higher Than the Price. WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF High Grade Bakery Goods HOT AND COLD LUNCHES AND MEALS DUNCAN’S BAKERY S. Market St. PAXTON Paxton High School Reflector S. A. CARLSTEN (Tailor Up-to-date Woolens always in stock Commandery Bldg. JOHN NEWMAN Unftertatar DEALER IN FURNITURE CARPETS 'PHONE 84 PAXTON. ILL. Paxton’s Leading Barber Shop We solicit a share of your patronage Davidson Slee .er DRY CLEANING‘Best by Every Test’ When you have your clothes clean- ed by F. W. Gorman, the man who knows how. You get the best. No article too delicate to clean. The only real cleaning plant in Paxton. We do all kinds of repairing on suits at a small cost. F. W. GORMAN, Dry Cleaning Phone 525 Next Door to City Hall C. S. CO. The Cash Store Our great storing facilities enable us to quote the best possible prices. We deal in GROCERIES, FEED, FLOUR, SALT AND PROVISIONS. Remember The White Front SMOKE THE NEW La Buna Cigars MILD AND RICH MARTINSON BROS. MAKERS Commandery Bldg. Phone 386, Paxton STUDENTS Send your Shirt, and Collars to the Paxton Steam Laundry Only Soft Water Uaed Phone 48 Paxton 68 Paxton High School Reflector For a “Happy Home cx k and light with ==GAS == It’s clean and nev-r fails you PAXTON GAS COMPANY Paxton State Bank Capital $100,000.00 'V. J. Lateer, President O. J. Egnell. Cashier W. D. Rankin, Vice-President N. V. Lateer, Ass’t Cashier We pay 3% interest on Savings Accounts. PAXTON, ILL. First National Bank Capital and Surplus, $100,000.00 Call and get a Home Bank and start saving tfl }5flU,renCe 5°ns ESTABLISHED 1879 Apparel for Ladies and Children House Furnishings The Right lamp In the Right fixture In the Right place WILL SAVE YOUR EYES AND INSURE SOLID COMFORT::: LET US HELP YOU IN YOUR SELECTION Central Illinois Utilities Company