Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1919 volume:

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Paxton, Illinois, May 1919 No. 1 Paxton High School Reflector 2 « (Lo J-Htss lutth 3leamtctte Holmes who during the past three years has worked so ably and worthily with us and for us in the Department of English, and who during the past year has also so acceptably and efficiently served as principal of the High School, and wiio has dene so much by her advice, and helpful criticism to make the contents of this number of the Reflector creditable to the Senior Class and to the School— (Lhis Volume of the :)Jaxton Hiqlj Srliool Iveflector is j ffertionatelu Bebirateb — Senior (Class Paxton High School Reflector 3 Jlaxtuu limit Srluml (l)ftirial Dirrrtuni BOARD OF EDUCATION H. P. Larson—President (term expires 1920) Walter Nordgren—Clerk, (term expires 1922.) C. J. Carlsten, (term expires 1921.) Walter Kiest, (term expires 1922.) Mrs. A. C. Waseher, (term expires 1921.) Mrs. A. F. Webber, (term expires 192o.) E. T. Froyd, (term expires 1920) Committees:— Teachers and Salaries—Walter Nordgren, C. .1. Carlsten. Mrs. Waseher. Supplies—C. .1. Carlsten, Mrs. A. F. Webber, E. T. Froyd. Text Books and Course of Study—Mrs. A. F. Webber, Mrs. A. C. Waseher. Finance—E. T. Froyd, Walter Kiest, C. .1. Carlsten. Rules a dnDiscipline—Mrs. A. C. Waseher, Waiter Nordgren, Mrs. Webber. Building and Grounds—Walter Kies:, E. T. Froyd. Walter Nordgren. HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Ruth Jeannette Holmes—Principal—English. Charlotte Wightman—Commercial Department. Helen Louise Crawford—Science. Cecile Hanson—Mathematics. Minnie Ruth McClure—Foreign Languages. Margaret Peale—Sewing and Natural Science. Dorothy Emily Davis—History and English. Eugenia Goodwin—Mechanical Drawing and Manual Training. CLASS OFFICERS. Freshman Class. President—Glenn Hanson; Vice-President—Grace liaison; Secretary— Omie Oneal; Treasurer— Paul Nelson. Sopromore Class. President—Ray Corbly; Vice-President—Paul Carl- son: Secretary—Mae Hanson. Junior Class. President—Catharine Thompson; Vice-President—Law- rence Sackeit; Secretary and Treasurer—Florence Bear. Senior Class. President—Erie Hutchison; Vice-President—Florence Hodam; Secretary and Treasurer— Malilon Kenney. SOCIETIES AND OFFICERS Athenaeum. President—Maurine Schneider: Secretary Treasurer— Catharine Thompson. Platonian. President—Lester Johnson; Secretary Treasurer- Florence Bear: Treasurer—Charles Ernst. Paxton High School Reflector (£lass iJuntt—JJurplr am'i (61H11 Ere we leave thee, dear P. H. S. Ere we take another step, all l'p the great stairway of success. We stop a moment to recall All the joys of old enthralling Our hearts. Then we leave thee calling, “Farewell.” Classmates, let us unfold Our Banner of Purple and Gold. The purple, so perfect a blend Of pure, rich red. and clear, bright blue— The red for love and faith in friend. And the blue for brotherhood true— Gives us absolute sovereignty Of wisdom and fraternal confidence. May we unto Eternity, Abide by it's significance. Gold! the true, honest, sterling gold, Color of radiant sunshine And symbol of all glory told; May it purify and refine Our characters through gloomy days. Let it’s ring of sincerity Prove to be a blessing always Of Happiness and prosperity. Purple and Gold! Be with us e’er. And. as we gallantly march forth Into the crowded thoroughfare Of life, give strength to prove our worth. Help us honorably to adorn And crown with joy and victory The path of life where we perform Our missions to humanity. Edgar Peterson T9. ’ Paxton High School Reflector 5 1—Ervin Hempton Swanson—“Erby” Capiain of Baseball team. Unconcerned in all matters. Very fond of mathematics, favorite expression in class, “1 don't believe I know that. Has a hand writing all his own. Interested in athletics. “A lover cf fruits—especially ‘dates’. ’ ‘ Fond of animals— especially a Kat ” 2—Guy Kenney Gee—“Gee ” Hailed from Texas. Doesn’t waste his time. Winks his eyes and shakes his head and finally says something. “He is often seen but seldom heard. | 3— Florence Elizabeth Hodam—“Flo Vice-president. An exemplary student who often teaches her inferiors when the real teacher is absent. Has beautiful hair and gray eyes. Interested in Chanute Field. “My face is my fortune sir.’’ 4— Edgar David Peterson—“Skeet” A good friend to everybody—even girls. Writes poetry and edits the ‘Gossip. ’ Appreciates a good joke. Very seldom wears the blues. Has a tendency towards a journalistic career. “What is fame? The smallest have their place.” 5—Noble Carl Johnson—“Nob Keeps his troubles to himself. Prominent Perdueville farmer. Never in a hurry. Has never had faith in women. Very studious. “Not a word spoken more than was needed.” 6— Lorene Estella Hanson—“Renie” Interested in a mail man—what for? Letters, of course (?) Plays a piano. Fond of music—especially ragtime. Likes to drive the Ford but is inclined to “expeed the seed” limit. School teacher. “Her ways are ways of pleasantness And All her paths are peace.” 7— Mahlon Wesley Kenney—“Kenney” Secretary and Treasurer. The kind that ’tends to his own buisness. Dotes on electricity. Influenced by no one Hi3 brains are made of gray matter. “He preaches to all men everywhere.” 8—Lester Wylie Johnson—‘Lai” Civics shark. Not interested in French but the teacher. Never uses a short word when he can use a long one. Always maintains his views in class. Advocate of the proposition that “A man who takes no interest in pub lie affairs is not harmless but a useless character.” 9—Glenn Alexander Sallee—“Slee” Always absolutely sure that he is absolutely right. Shark at drums and a banjo. Has to know why about everything. “Argue, argue, early and late If a line were crooked he’d argue it straight.” 10—Helen Irene Swanson—“Helen” Always worrying except when she is asleep, then she has dreams. Her childish pleasures still remain, she comes to school on the too-too train. “Loaded with conscientious thoroughness.” 11 — Mabel Marguerite Farrell—“Mabe” Small and energetic. Enjoys combing her hair in different styles. Always has a bright idea when other minds are dense. “Her words are few her thoughts are many. And her learning in high repute.” 12—Charles Henry Ernst—“Charlie Manager of base ball team. Devoted to only one and that’s—athletics. Favorite magazine is “Life.” Likes to talk to his neighbors in the assembly. Very fond of “Snyders” products. “Oh. would that my tongue could utter The thoughts that arise in me.” 13—Theresa White—“Treet” Absent from our class for some Paxton High School Reflector % time. Interested in Science—Physics and Chemistry, also domestic. Not interested in the underclass men. “Her modesty is a candle to thy merit.” 14—Marie Bennett—“Ree” She’s waiting patiently for his arrival from over-seas. Very enthusiastic about dancing. Sometimes studies when not writing notes. Pretty complexion. “I cannot think of two things at once. So I think of him and let my lessons go.” 15—Edyth Carolyn Chrisman—“Ede” Takes serious spells of the giggles. Her funny hone vibrates easily. Hay and cheerful and has a winning personality. Excellent typist. Statistics show that her mind wanders to other realms—especially to New Jersey. “Always ready to smile out loud and always ready to have something to do.” 16—Audrey Mae Tibby—“Tubby’1 Always interested in church socials. Somewhat reserved. A hard worker and a fast walker. Inclined to be emotional—in her reading. Will make a good teacher. “A maiden never bold Of spirit still and quiet.” 17—Hazel Anna Morgan—“Haze” Pretty hair and eyes. Attractive when she smiles. Finds it difficult to express her ideas. Is opposed to sentiment or emotions of any kind. “A blush is beautiful but sometimes inconvenient.” 18—Earl Currie Hutchison—“Hutch’ 21 — Bessie Irene Brown—“Bess” Quiet and demure. Never talks until the spirit moves her. Friendly when not overcome by bashfulness. Has interests outside of school. ‘She goes her own sweet way and asks for no advice.” 22—Leila Belle Karr—“Peggy” Our dignified president. Very industrious. Not easily moved to wrath. Refined and has good manners. ‘I have my share of common sense But no imagination, I never made the least pretense To shine in conversation.” 19— Mary Saraphine Webber—“Mary” Unable to express herself. Good humored. Always takes her time. Has a don’t care attitude. School teacher. ‘School life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.” 20— Mauritz Lloyd Anderson—“Mau Just naturally bashful. Subject to blushes. Thinks he will be a farmer. His heart is light as his ’air. The girls like his wavy pompadour and pretty dimples. “When he seems to be hunting for words He is really hunting for ideas.” Likes commercial subjects. Is interested in one parson outside of school. He comes way from Danville every Saturday to see her. Good-natured. Always in a hurry. “Always laugh when you can It’s cheap medicine.” 23—Clarence John Kollman—“Coly” He’s losing his pretty hair but we hope it will grow in again. Has a good head when he wants to use it. Plays a piano but thinks he will make a good professor. 4 But he’s a handsome fellow. And all the ladies love him.” 24—Mary Elizabeth Fox—“Billy” I may look like a flirt but I’m not. Laughs till she cries. Rather quiet i but nevertheless lias a sense of humor. Fond of a variety of colors. I Sings alto. “Fashions wear out more apparel than the woman.” Paxton High School Reflector 9 (Class nf UU9 - “llHui’sllUm” (EACH BY OTHER) MAURITZ LLOYD ANDERSON was born at Paxton Illinois. December 20, 1901. At the as? of five he began his educational career in the primary grade of tile Paxton Schools. He entered the High School in the fall of 1915. Here he has pursued a general course of study. He is an active member of of the Platoniun Literary Society, and has taken a prominent part in the piayt given by that Society. Although not taking a leading part In Athletics, he has shown his loyalty by his membership in the Athletic Association, and his regular attendance at the games. He is a member of the First Lutheran Church o' Paxton. Mauritz is undecided as to his furiher education but will probairv •n the near future, pursue an agricultural course at the University of Illinois He records his ultimate profession as that of agriculturist, that is he proposes to be a s ientiflc farmer, we suppose.— (N. J.) MARIE S. BENNETT was born at Delphi, Indiana on March 13. 1901. At the early age of six months she moved with her parents to Paxton and later to Rankin. Here she began her school career, going through the first grade of the Rankin school. The remainder of her grammar school education was ootained at Fair, bury with the exception of the sixth grade which she took in Paxton. Her Freshman year in High School was spent in Fairbury, after which she came to Paxton and entered P. H. S. in the school year 191C-17 to become a graduate with the class of “nineteen.” She has taken a general course with the idea in mind of preparing for teaching. Marie is one of our most talented and popular literary society members, having distinguished herself in the Athenaeum plays. “Mr. Bob,” in which she took the leading part, and in “The Obstinate Family, which was recently given. She is also a member of the P. H. S. Athletic Association. “Roe” is a member cf the Presbyterian Church but seems to have a mysterious le aning toward the Methodist faith.— ((1. S.) BESSIE IRENE BROWN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brown, was born August 29, 1901, on a farm near Rankin. Having received her elementary education in a country school near her home, she entered Rankin Township High School in 1915 where she took an active part in the literary programs given by the society to which she belonged. While a Sophomore there, she received the honors for spelling down the entire High School. Being unable to get into the correct course there to prepare her for teaching, she entered P. H. S. in 1918 where she has taken the teachers’ course. Here she is enrolled in the Athenaeum Literary society and in the Athletic Association. Bessie is a member of the Methodist Church of this city. She is also an active member of the young people’s societies. After graduation she will take up the profession for which she has been training: and. judging from her past, will show all that, though she is small, she is mighty.—(H. S.) EDYTH CHRISM AN, one of our class “Stenorats,” was born in Paxton, Illinois, on May 20, 1901. She has lived in Paxton all her life and has attended the East Lawn School the entire twelve years. She entered High School in 1915, and pursued a mixed course until her 10 Paxton High School Reflector junior year, when she decided to specialize In the commercial course. Kde is a member of the Athletic Association and the Athenaeum Society, and is an active member of the Swedish Lutheran Church. She is undecided as to taking up tuther commercial training next year, but she will ultimately take up stenography as a profession.— (L.H.) CHARLES H. EF.i ET, one of the stellar a-.iLtes i.i our High School, and -Iso cne ot our test stutter.,s, was Lorn on a taiui near BucKley ca Juiy 3i, lid 1- His early life was spent on the larrn, and he r e.ved most of nis grammar school education in the country. His hist year in H.gh ;chcoi was span, in the Puclic High School at Buckley. in me year lalo, ho entered Paxton High School as a Freshman, and has be.n With rs ever since. He is a member of the Platonian Literary Society, and he has followed the course of General Science while in .he Paxton High School. In athletics, he has taken a very acute pan. He was a member of the 1910 and 1917 football teams, playing end, quarter, and half-o ck. In basket hall, he played three years as a forward, and was captain in 1917. He also has played baseball for three years and is manager of the present team. When the Great War came, it found ‘Charlie” ready and willing to do his bit. His first patriotic duties were taken up in serving as a member of the Boys' Working Reserve for two years. Tnen in the summer of 1918 he enlisted in the Navy and trained ter seven months at Newport. Rhode Island, where he riceived the rating ot a Second Class Radio Operator. He received his honorable discharge in February of this year, and reentered the High School to finish his course, he is a me.imer of the Method.st Chur-h and is fai.hful atter.dent cf the Epworth League. Charles intends to continue his education, and hopes to take up electrical engineering at the University of Illinois next fall.— (E. S.) MABEL MARGUERITE FARRELL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farrell, was horn January 2G, 1901, at Ambia. Indiana. She entered the grade school at the age of six at Ambia and remained for two years. Then she removed with her parents to Clarence, Illinois, where she attended school for one year. At this time her parents moved to Paxton where her preparation for liigh school was completed. In the fall or' 1915, her name was entered on the Freshman class roll of P. H. S. She has taken both a Latin and a Teachers’ Courte. She is also a member oi the Athenaeum Literary Society, the Girls’ Glee Club and of the Athletic Association. Mabel is a member of the Catholic Church. Sne w ill be enrolled among the school teachers tor the cc ning year —(L. K.) MARY ELIZABETH FOX was born July 12, IS: 0, in Springfield, Ohio. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fox, soon moved to Dayton, Ohio. A few months later they moved to Paxton, Illinois. She began her education at the blast Lawn School where she finished the eighth grade, preparatory to entering P. H. S. in 1915. While in High School she has specialized in the Commercial Course, and is now an accomplished typist, having won her forty word certificate. S.ie is a member of the Platonian Literary Society and an enthusiastic member cr the Athletic Association. She was a member of the Glee Club for three years and tcok part in the ‘ Gipsy Queen.” given by the High School. She has been prominent :n the religious and social interests of the First Presbyterian Churcii of Paxton—(M. T.) GUY KENNEY GEE, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gee. was born January 8. 1900. on a farm northwest of Paxton. In a short time his parents moved to Minnesota. Here Guy attended thp grade schools for three years. His parents then moved to Texas where he completed the rest of Ills grammar school course am- three years of high school. In the year 1918, his parents moved Paxton High School Reflector u back to their former home farm, and Guy entered P. H. S. as a Senior. During his four years of high school, he has completed a Latin-French course. He is a member of the Athletic Association and aiso of the Platonian literary society. Guy is a member of the Methodist Church and takes an active part in the Epworth League. He is going to work on his father's farm this summer, but expects to enter the University of Illinois next fall where he will take up an agricultural course.—(M. W.) LORENE HANSON, on ■ of our “school marms,” was born in Paxton, Illinois, September (I, 1900. At the age of two years, she moved with her parents to a farm northeast of Loda. Her education started in a little country school house, but since moving to town, when she entered the fourth grade, she has continued her school life jin the East Side School. Sin entered High School in 1915, and for the four years, has pursued the teachers’ course. Lorene is a member of the Athletic Association and of the Platonian Society. She is an active member of the Swedish Lutheran Church. Having recently successfully passed the teachers' “exams,’’ sh- expects to begin teaching next fail.—(E. C.) FLORENCE ELIZABETH HODAM was born on November 29. 19 1, at Downs, Illinois. Sin began her school life, which was to be an exceptional one, at the Downs Public School where she attended the first live grades. The sixth grade she took in the Ludlow School, and the remaining two years of grammar school were spent in the country school near her present home, southeast of Ludlow. In 1915 she entered P. H. S. to become Valedictorian of the class of '19. Florence has made an enviable record in high sehcol, and is well in the lead of he class. Florence lias been a girl of great social and literary activity, in school, having participated in two operettas and in various Ataenaeum Society plays and Ati-ietic benefits. Among the entertainments in which she has taken part are: “Snow White,” The Elopement of Ellen,” and “Gypsie Queen.” Florence is an impersonator of no mean ability and has a charming voice, which she is at present cultivating. She is also very good at “tickling the ivories,” and may he said to be quite musically inclined. As to her future elucation, Florence is rather undecided. She expects to remain home during the coming year, after which she will probably take up music at the Jacksonville Womans’ College or at Northwestern University. We have no doubt as to her success along the musical line, a Cupid being probably the most formidable enemy tc a career of fame in the musical world. —(G. S.) ERLE C. HUTCHISON was horn near Clarence. Illinois. June 18. 19)1. He spent his boyhood on the farm, which is located just outside of Clarence. He entered the Clarence Public School at the age of seven and attended that senool through the eighth grade. In the fall of 1915 he entered the Paxton High School, where he took up the course in Science and History. History being his major subject. He has done splendidly in his school work and has received very high grades. He is a valuable member of the Athletic Association. and played the part of “tackle on the'P. H. S. team in 1917. He is a member of the Platonian Literary Society. In Clarence he is a member of the Presbyterian Church. During his four years of school, he has been a daily patron of the L. E. W. Railroad, and has had a very interesting time waiting for the train. He 12 Paxton High School Reflector is a hearty advocate of translating the name of the L. E. W. to “Leave Early Walk. He expects tc take up an agricultural course at Purdue I’niversity next year. His future vocation will probably he farming and we expect him to be one of the rising young men of our community.—(M. K.) LESTER WYLIE JOHNSON was horn in Paxton, Illinois, July 12. 1900 —a twentieth century gift to Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Johnson. At the age of six, Lester entered the East Lawn School, in which he has been a faithful student ever since. At the age of eiaven, he departed from our midst for a year abroad. Lester graduated from the eighth grade in 1915 and in the fall of the same year entered P. H. S. He nas pursued a Latin course and specialized in History and Civics. “Lai” has become quite well known for his strong argumentative power in Civics. He will probably be serving his country some day, as U. S. Senator from Illinois. He is a member of the Platonian Literary society and has been prominent in its literary activities, having taken part in a number of plays. He is now president of the society. In his Freshman and Sophomore years, Lester was president of the distinguished class of '19. He is a member of the Athletic Association, and has taken an active part in Athletics. He played two seasons on both the football and baseball teams, and in the present baseball team he has distinguished himself as second baseman. In 1914 he was confirmed as a member of the First Lutheran Church, and lie has taken an active part in the Luther League. Lester will attend Augustana College the coming school year and will then finish his education at the Cniversity of Illinois. His future vocation will probably be agriculture.—(E. P.) NOBEL CARL JOHNSON was horn on Dec. 21, 1901, on a farm nortn-« est of Paxton, where ha spent all cf his boyhood d lys. At the age of five he beaan his school career by entering tha Pleasant View School, where he received his elementary education. In the fall of the year 1915 he entered Paxton High School, where he has shown great interest in his studies. During his four years in Paxton High School he has pursued a general course of study, mathematics being his subject of major interest. He is uncertain as to his attendance of any higher school of learning, but if lie goes to college next year he will take up an agricultural course. His future vocation, as far as he knows now. will be farming, specializing in stock raising. Since he entered Paxton High School, he has been a member of the Athenaeum Literary Society. Although Nobel has taken no active part in the Athletics of the school, he has shown his loyalty by joining the Athletic association and has attended Athletic games quite regularly.—(M. A.) LEILA BELLE KARR was born in the vicinity of Loda, April 23, 1901. She entered Pleasant View School, which is located four miles west of Loda, at the age of six: and, at this same school, successfully completed the eight grades. In 1915 she entered Paxton High School and became a member of the Athenaeum Literary Society. The following year she entered upon her Sophomore duties in the High School in Indianola. Iowa. Having completed the second year's work in Iowa, I eHa returned to- Paxton and again entered P. H. S., a member of the Junior class. She has remained with us throughout the last tw0 years. Leila has pursued the commercial course and expects to take up her work as stenographer next year.—(M. F.) MAHLON WESLEY KENNEY was born on April Fool’s day in 1900. His early life was spent on a farm in Wall Township, very near to where he now resides. At the usual ago of six years ho started to the country school in Wall township known as Center School. Because of sickness he was forced to lose a year of schooling. Paxton High School Reflector 13 in 1915 he entered Paxlcn High where he has attended ter the necessary four yt;rs. During the latter part of September in 1915, he attended the Boy's State Fair School at Springfield for a week, taking up a course in crop. ra’sinu, and all of his work in high school has been cf a high standard His major interests have been in Science. .Vlah'.on was chosen a member cf the Piatonian society in his first year. During this last year, upon the removal of the secretary elected at the first of the y. ar. he was elected secretary of the Senior Class. He is a member of the Methodist church of Wall Township. Next year Mahlon expects to take up electrical engineering, probably at the I’niversity of Illinois. He expects to enter some electrical field in his future life. There is no doubt that Mahlon will succeed in whatever line lie enters. During IPs schooling here he has easily excelled in Physics and Chemistry, average 93%%- His studies on electricity have been wide and extensive. For many years he has had an electrical laboratory in his home. It has been the custom to “ask Kenney” when any difficult question has arisen in science.— (E. H.) CLARENCE KOLLMAN, better known as “Kolly,” Hails from Washington, Illinois, where he was born April 21, 1901. He is of French and Herman parentage and lived on a farm the earlier part of his life. “Kolly attended school one year in Washington, and then moved to Paxton and has been In our ranks ever since. He has followed a general course in his High School work and his favorite subjects are Literature and History. He has taken an active part in numerous Piatonian plays and certainly is “some stage actor. He has done fine work as catcher on our baseball team this year. •Kolly” was once one of the timid members of our class, but is steadily outgrowing his timidity; for, now we clten see him escorting the fair ones totthe different social functions of the city. Clarence is quite an artist on the piano, although it takes lots of coaxing ‘o get him started. Curing the noon hour at schorl he often entertains us by nis playing, for he is a past master at “rag time. Clarence expects to attend the U. of I. next year and make a specialty of Literature and History. After finishing the course there he expects to be a “Frctesscr in some High School.— (H. M.) HAZEL ANNA MORGAN was born cne and one-half miles east of Buckley, on the 9th of September. 1SU1. When three months old, she moved to town with her parents. She went through the grade schools of Buckley and entered the high school there. When she had completed about one-half of her freshman year, her parents moved to Paxton and she entered high school Mere. Lucky for Paxton! “Pat” is a member ol the Athenaeum Society and a member of the Girls’ Glee Club. She chose a general course for her high school work, xier favorite studies being literature and foreign languages. She has been a prominent member cf the M. E. Church cnoir, and also teacnes a primary Sunday School class. Although Hazel is addicted to fast auto rides, and has had several exciting and narrow escapes, we believe she is well qualified for these positions. After graduation. Hazel will make her future home in Rossville, where her father has purchased an elevator. She expects to stay at home for a time, but will probably enter some university later on to take a course in domestic science.—(C.K.) EDGAR DAVID PETERSON first saw the light of day June 27, 1901, northwest of Paxton. His parents, -Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Peterson, assert that Edgar as a child v . s of a loving nature, shewing an affection for dumb anl- 14 Paxton High School Reflector mals, and that he was a very precocious child. He commenced his first school year at the age of seven, and finished the eighth grade in his fourteenth year. At this time he was confirmed as a member of the Lutheran Mission Church of this city. He entered P. H. S. in the fall of 1915. At all times he has taken a special interest in the welfare of the class of '19. He has also taken a prominent part in the Athenaeum plays, of which society he is a member. While Edgar is not athletically inclined, hj is a member of P. H. S. Athletic Association and has taken an active part in promoting the athletic spirit in P. H. S. His major studies while in school have been English and foreign languages. Next year he will attend the University of Illinois to prepare himself for a career in journalism.—(L. J.) GLENN SALLEE commonly known as “Slee” joined us at the late date of 1910. “Slee” was born in Chicago, Illinois. November 29. 1892. His childhood days and first year and a half of school life were spent in that city, after which he came to Loda. Studious then, as he is now, he started in the first grade again. Nine years of grammar school and one year of high school were spent in Loda when he came to Paxton to complete his high schorl education. “Slee” is a member of the Athenaeum Literary society and of the Athletic Association. In 1917 he played on our football team and at present he is our star first baseman. Glenn is of a musical .as wall as an Athletic turn. For soma time he practiced with the High School Orchestra but for various reasons has been unable to appear in public when it has played. We all admit that the trap drums and banjo add a great deal to the orchestra, and “Slee” can certainly make them hum.” He is a member of the Methodist Church, and is a sergeant in Co. F. li th Regt. I. N. G. Glenn intends to work for his father, O. J. Sallee, a part of next year after which he hopes to take a trip through the South. Later he itUends to take up a business course at the University of Illinois.— (M. B.) ERVIN HEMPTON SWANSON. When Ervin commonly known as Erby,” was born on a farm west of Paxton, on Feb. 15, 1900, he was destined to become one of the athletic stars of P. H. 8. He moved to Paxton when he was yet young and received his grammar education in the East Side grades. In 1911 he ent red high school and immediately entered into every athletic feature in which the school participated. He has taken a general course, his major studies being history and science. W.ien war broke out he first snowed his patriotism oy enlisting in the Boys’ Working Reserve where he served two years, and then by entering the S. A. T. C. at Bradley Polyte hinic at Peoria, from which he was discharged shortly after Gao armistice was signed. As already stated he was always an athletic enthusiast. He was a member of the tootball team for three years playing end. quarter-back, and center; and, in 191G, holding the position of manager. In baseball he has served as catcher and was captain of this year's team. !r. addition to his athletics he has taken an interest in his literary society and has appeared in some of he Platcnian plays. Erby intends to make farming his future vocation, and expects to take a course in agriculture at the University of Illinois in the near future. With his abundance of popularity and ability, Erby is bound to succeed and we wish him all kinds of luck.—(C. E.) HELEN IRENE SWANSON, our salr.tatorian. is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanson. She was born at Clarence, Illinois. April 4. 1901. Her childhood years were spent in her native village where she completed the first eight years of her education. In the fall of 1915 she entered Paxton High School, taking up the Teachers’ Course. She has taken and passed the State Teachers’ Examinations, and has received her Second Grade Certificate. She Paxton High School Reflector 15 Is noted for her good scholarship and holds second place in the class of '19. Helen is a “Platonian” and also oelongs to the Athletic Association. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Clarence, and is an active member c‘ the Sunday School. Next fall she will take up her duties as school teacher, where she will impart her knowledge to some country children in a district school.—t B. B.) AUDREY MAE TIBBY was born April 24. 19 U in the country near Pa :on. Her education began in the little Blake School where she began her i cord as a star student. Alter completing the eighth grade work she entered P. H. S. in 1915, a very bashful, innocent freshman. Though still rather c,. iet. she has lest much of the meekness and mildness ol the freshman. She has been preparing herself for a “School Marin. and we all know that she will n:ake a good one. She belongs to the Athenaeum Society and is also an enthusiastic mem-Ler i f the Athletic Association. She is planning on teaching next year, but her plans for the summer are undecided. She is an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Paxton.— (M. F.) MARY WEBBER was born February 7, 190 , four miles east of Ludlow, which place stiii remains her home. She began her school life in the Burbank school cf Champaign County and completed the eight grades at this school. came to Paxton entering the Freshman class in 1915. Mary has taken a Latln-Teaeher's course while in high school. Mary has been one of the most faithful in attending school, driving seven miles to school through all kinds of weather. Site is a member of the Methodist Church, and has taken an active part in church activities. She is also a member of tne Platonian Literary Society.— (G. G.) THERESA WHITE. On June 28, 1901, on West Spruce Street in Paxton. Theresa White's gray eyes first opened. Her school work began at the age of six years when she entered the West Lawn Grade school. Theresa entered High School at the age of 13 years, leaving her rightful class still in the grammar school. This was not long to be, for at tne end of her Sophomore year a great unforeseen monster, called Inliamatory Rheumatism, accosted her and bade her pause. This illness prevented her from entering school until the second semester of the next year and so prevented her from graduating with last year’s class. We, however, were more than delighted to hail her as one of us once more, and the old saying holds. It’s an ill wind that blows no one some good.” During her High school course she pursued scientific and mathematical paths which appeal to her most strongly. In February 1919, “Treet’s parents moved to Evanston, Illinois where T re-a entered Evanston Township High School at the beginning of the second semester, it was not until then, as she s.ates. that she realized how ell she loved old Pax:on High School. The credits for her work at Evans-ten art- to I transferred to Paxton, and she therefore will receive her diplo-i:..i lrom the school where all out one semester of her work has been done. Theresa is a member of the Platonian Literary Society. She took no sct; e part in dramatics, but she was an enthusiastic athletic supporter and played a good game of tennis and basket ball. She is a member of the United Presbyterian Church at Paxton, and a mi tr of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school at Evanston. Theresa will stay at home next year, but in the full of 1920 she will en. r.r .Northwestern. She is undecided as to what course she will pursue, but it i-- afe to sav that she will succeed In whatever course may be her cnoice.— (F. H.) Paxton High School Reflector Senior (Class ICtutertcks Our school ma’ams this year are but few. No doubt they'll find plenty to do There’s Lorene and Mae VVho’re always quite gay, However, their duty they’ll do. Marie comes along with these two, Who's able and willing to do; And Helen and Bess You know them 1 guess, And Mary and “Make” Farrell too. Our typists this year are but three; This number is small, you can see. There’s Leila and “Ede Who’re noted for speed; And Mary, too, makes up the three. There’s Florence and Hazel who sing. Like birds who soar cn the wing. And lest we forget There’s Theresa you bet; Who moved from cur midst just this spring. Six hoys help make up the hall team Charles Ernst is coach so it seems; And “Kolly” and “Lai With Erby” their pal, And Oh! Glenn is, too, on the team. From Wall town come three from the soil Who daily and nightly do toil, They’re Kenney and Gee, And Johnson, that’s three. Who earn their good credit by toil. And there are three more on the roll Who’ve finished their fight for their scroll. They’re Mauritz and “Skeet” Who're hard to defeat. And “Hutch” who comes out at the goal. H. I. S. ’19. Name Alias Pr.r.cipal Amusement Favorite Haunt Decree of Fate 1. Lorene Hanson “Rente Motoring With Edith M’ll'ner 2. Lester .Johnson “Lai Arguing politics The Tribune Lawyer 2. Mary Fox “Billy” Trying to talk Church Elocutionist 4. Glenn Sallee “Slee Singing Champaign Under laker r. Helen Swanson “Htinio” Binding On Lie L. E. W. ' ; hccl Ma’am G. Edgar Peterson “Skeef Writing notes West Pells Si. Car iconist 7. Florence Hodam “Flo Wiiting letters Chanute Field I xuteaant’s wife 8. Clarence Kollinan “Kolly Playing the piano Archer’s Store Bachelor 9. Leila Karr Peggy’’ J. lirtii.g Main Street Actress 10. Charles Ernst “Charlie” Managing B. B. team Feminine Society Professor 11. Edith Chrisman “Ede” Typewriting Typewriting room Private secretary 12. Ervin Swanson “Erhy” Studying (?) “M ussy’s” Running a jitney 12. Hazel Morgan “Par Woi rying Who knows (?) House wife 1 I. Erie Hutchison “Hutch Chemistry Panielscn’s siorc Orator 15. Marie Bennett “Ree” 1 Having dates With “Kat Movie star 10 Guy Gee “Gee Studying Wiih “Kenney” Mechanical engineer 17. Theresa White “Treet” Getting fussed Chicago Pclico mistress 18. Mauritz Anderson “Man” Sputtering So. Washington St. I readier 19. Bessie Brown “Bess” Being quiet Near Rankin Farmer’s wife 20. Noble Johnson “Fat” Star-gazing Lund 1 erg’s Gentleman of leisure 2b Mabel Farrell “Mabe” Latin IV At home Missionary 22. Mahlon Kenney “Kenney” Elec'ricity I akoratory Inventor 12. Mary Webber “Mary” Trying to recite Tnterrrban Fancing mistress 24. Mae Tibby “.Mae” Watching brother Down on the farm Bachelor maid Paxton High School Reflector 19 THE BLACK CAT BONE Among toe old negroes that live in the Brazos bottoms in Texas, there is a superstitious belief about the magic qualities of a bone that forms some part of the anatomy of a black cat. The power of this bone is supposedly s.ich that anyone who is lucky enough to possess it may become entirely invisible by the simple act of putting the bone in his mouth. One evening, I dropped in at the cabin of Old .Joe. 1 had hardly seated myself when the old man remarked that some one was stealing chickens from him and that no matter how close he watched the coop, they continued tc disappear. Knowing his superstitious nature, I remarked that a black cat had crossed my path that evening, and asked him if any ill omen might be seen in this. Old Joe became excited. “Lawsay boy, some low-down trifflin’ nigguh, what am too lazy to work am done got one o’ dent black cat bones an' am a usin’ it to steal ma' chickens wif.” 'But Joe,” I said, What can an old at’s bone have to do with it?” Do wif it?” he cried. “W’y he done put de bone in his mouf an’ s:eal ma chickens right from unduh ma nose, caize I can't see him.” “Well, well,” I said. Sit down and tell me about it. How do you get this bone? Perhaps we can find that cat I saw this evening and get a bone for ourselves.” The old negro seated himself and 1 obtained the following account as to how this magic bone might be obtained. “Fust,” began Old Joe. “You must fin' a black cat that has no sign of a white hair on ‘is whole body.” The importance of no white hair was duliy impressed upon me. ‘Den yu’ mus’ set de pot a ’oilin' and bile dat cat until de meal done drap from off ‘is bones. Den yo’ mus’ take de bones an' yo’ mover’s lookin’ glass an' go to a spring whar de water runs cool an’ pure an wash dem bones careful-like one by one. As yo’ washes 'em yo' mus’ put each one in yo’ mouf an den look in de lockin' glass an see kin’ yo’ see yo’se'f. When yo’ can no' see yo’se’f in de glass, yo' knows you has got it sonny, yo' she' has got it.”—By Guy Gee—Eng. III. WHAT WOULD YOU THINK IF: — Nobel didn’t “Mary?” Vernon would laugh “Moore?” Maurine wasn’t “Ernst?” Clarence wouldn’t be a “Kollman?” l eila didn’t have a “Kaar?” Mae didn’t like a “Fox?” Anita went to “Ludlow?” Pote didn't advertise with “Bills?” “Lizzie” didn't “Wascher” face? Florence and Marie didn't like a “Kat” Everett wasn’t “Given” something?” 20 Paxton High School Reflector BRIEF BUT INTERESTING INFORMATION ABOUT SOME OF OUR FORM. ER HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS Miss Swank, our former Commercial and Domestic Art teacher, is at the present time in an Indianapolis High School teaching Shorthand and Typewriting. She was last in our presence during cur Freshman year. Miss Frances Hanson, who was with us from 191G to 1918 is now teach-ins Mathematics in on? of the high schools of Cleveland. Ohio. She started teaching last fall in Danville, Illinois, but on account of illness was forced to give up her work there after the holidays. She remained home for a while 'i l then went to Cleveland. She likes teaching there very much. Homer E. Chenoweth, a favorite among all who knew him, was our Science teacher from 1915 to 1917. He was greatly interested in Athletics and did some fin? coaching for the different teams. It was during the next year, while teaching in the Drummer Township High School, that Mr. Chenoweth tried to enter the Aviation Servi e of U. S. by examination and enlistment, 1 of he was rejected. Later, he was called before the Local Exemption Board of Faxton. but didn’t go into the service until the school term was over. ( heney put a good one over oil his many Paxton friends by being married for some time before any of us knew it. Not long after his marriage, he was called into active service and is now in Camp Hospital III in France doing kook-work and does not know when iie will return. His present address is: 10(5 Sanitary Train, 123 Field S. Camp Hospital III. Solennes, S. A. R. P. H. E. Miss Dunham was our Music instructor during our Sophomore and Jun. ior years. She displayed her ability in training the Glee Club Girls and in the Operetta, “Snow White. She is now teaching Music and Drawing in Anacortez High School, Washington. Mr. Conrad Berg, our former Principal and teacher of History, is now' in Nantes, France, in the 2C5 M. P. Co. While at Fort Sheridan he received a Commission as Second Lieutenant. He has since keen advanced to the rank of hirst Lieutenant. He is now a permanent officer over there.” Recently word was received from him to the effect that he had been tendered some special work in tlie Army of Occupation that would keep him abroad some time. Everyone was very much grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. Walter Nelson, formerly Miss V. McClure. She taught foreign languages in our High School from 191G to 1918. and scon after her last term she was married to Mr. W. R. Nelson, of Paxton. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nelson made their home here until the latter part of September, when Mr. Nelson w as called into army service. Mrs. Nelson went to Washington, D. C., where she took up Red Cross work. It was at this time that the influenza was raging over the country and she took the dreaded disease which proved fatal to her. Miss Mildred Felmley, who had charge of the English classes of P. H. S. when we were Freshmen, is now teaching in Highland Park. Everyone remembers Miss Felmley because of the interesting English work we had with her and because of the “boost” she gave our Literary entertainments. Paxton High School Reflector 21 Miss Kaar, our beloved idol of years gone by who was so successful in teaching us Latin, is, at present, an instructor In Latin in her home school at Princeton. Illinois. Mr. Orville McCord, Manual training and Mechanical drawing teacher from 191 (I to 1918, left our domain February 29. 1918 upon receiving a notice from tiie Bloomington Exemption Board to report for service. Since being sent to France he corresponded with Mr. Papineau until recently. The last heard from him. Mr. McCord was in the Medical department. Base Hospital 82. He likes the country very well ‘‘for sightseeing” but does not care for a permanent occupation there. He reports “fine eats” and every convenience possible. Mr. Thatcher A. M.. our teacher in History and principal of P. H. S. last year is now superintendent of schools at Davis, West Virginia. Miss Mabvi Moore A. B. has charge of th Home Economics department of the Bellvllle, Illinois. High School. Miss Moore was an instructor in Sewing and English last year in P. H. S. Miss Gordon, who had charge of the Mechanical drawing and Manual training of p. h. S. last spring, after Mr. McCord left, is located at Whiteflsh, Montana, where she has an excellent position as instructor in the Art department. M. T. and H. M. ILLINOIS CENTENNIAL GRADUATING CLASS—SOME OF THEM AND WHAT THEY ARE DOING. The class of 1918 was the largest class ever added to the alumni class roll in the history of P. H. S., there being forty-two graduates. Of this number eight are school ma'ams. They are at the present time successfully teach, ing at district schools within Ford County. Elfie Carlson is teaching near Piper City. Viola Lindgren. Lulu Frette and Amy Swanson, west of Paxton. The Perdueville “City School” has been taught the past term by Edna Swanson. N’aomi Miller, Agnes Leander and Avis Moffett are teaching east of Paxton. They all expect to continue teaching next year. The class of T8 has been well represented at the U. of I.; Ida Levinson, Hu by Lindberg, Rudolph Fagerburg, Ralph Stanford, l eona Peterson. Anna Watson and Flavius Webber entered last fall. Gladys Hurklund, Mary Kellar and Helen Hien . are learning the art of “housekeeping so have been at home the past year. Ben Thompson and Leonard Johnson are at the present time working on farms. Carl Peterson and Gordon Carson remained at home, in Clarence this year. Gordon has a position in his father’s office. Only four members of the class entered the business world after graduating. EBen Erickson is holding a stenographic position at the Aggarn Factory. Myrtle Hedstrand holds a position in Chicago, Dorothy White is with the Federal Jteserve Bank of Chicago and Selma Danielson, who was stenographer at Kerr Lindley's lawyers’ office is at the present clerking at the Grand Leader Department store. Ruth Morgan has been rendering the Paxton 22 Paxton High School Reflector Dry Goods store her service during the spring season and Claire Holley is stenographer at Lindley’s office. Lowell Hodam, Chalmer Rudolph, Paul Anderson, Lewey Hammer, lund. Leslie Swanson, Flavius Webber, Rudolph Fagerburg and Elmer Olson were in the S. A. T. C. at the IJ. of I. last fall but at the present Lowell and Chalmer are working on farms. Paul holds a position in Chicago and Dewey is working in Melvin. Leslie Swanson, Elmer Olson and Martin Swanson have positions in town. Several of the class are attending commercial colleges. Fern Trickle attends Brown’s Business College, Champaign, and Allie Henson is attending Champaign Commercial College. Bill Westbrook is at a Commer. cial College in Chicago, and Georgia Smith has entered Eureka College at Eureka, Illinois. .June 1918, wedding bells were heard in the village of Ludlow when Lenere Pearson and Clifford Arnold were married. They now reside in Ludlow. Perdue Atwood enlisted in the army about a month before the close of school and shortly after was transferred overseas. He is still in Germany. Rex Hammerlund, who has been at home most of the year has enlisted in tap U. S. Army. It is reported that his enlistment is for three years. JUNIOR-SENIOR PARTY The Seniors and Faculty of P. H. S. were the guests of the Juniors at a prettily appointed lawn party held at the home of Miss Frances Culver last Friday evening, May 16. The lawn of the beautiful home was elaborately decorated with electric lighted Japanese lanterns and purple and gold crepe paper—the high school colors. After the Seniors had run the gauntlet of the Junior receiving line all joined in the program of the evening. Cracker races, towel races, “Andy and Min” and singing were phases of the evening’s entertainment. Two of the feature greatly enjoyed were “Trips to the Country,” in which Maurine Schneider and Edgar Peterson won first prizes and Mary Fox and Charles Jenson the “booby” prizes, and a ludicrous “take-off on the Senior American History class. Dainty refreshments consisting of chicken salad, ; andwiches, pickles, ice cream, cake and punch were served. FINAL EXAMINATIONS. Final Examinations will be held in the High School Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday Morning, May 27-30. Those who have been fortunate in having made high grades at the Mid-semester examinations and who have not been too frequently absent or tardy will be excused from taking the finals. Of course, those who took “French leave will write the examinations irrespective of high grades or other favorable records. Exercise and Refreshments—Sign on New York Store:—“Cup of coffee and a Roll Dawn Stairs for 15 cents.”—Exchange. Paxton High School Reflector 23 Shirty-ninth Annual Commencement “Excelsior” program Music, “Madrigal in May” - - E. Newton High School Girls’ Glee Club Invocation - The Reverend W. Roy Columbus Vocal Solo (a) “The Swallows - Cotoen (b) “Come to the Garden, Love - Salter Miss Mary Tiffany, Supervisor of Music Address, “The Man in the Moon” William Forkell Music, “Night in June - - Offenbach High School Girls' Glee Club Presentation of Diplomas - O. J. Bainum, Supt. Benediction THE BUSINESS MANAGER. Mr. Lester Johnson. T9 has acted as business manager for this number of the Reflector. Special credit is due him for the skill and efficiency lie has shown. On account of the great advance in the cost of paper and printing, it at first seemed that it would be impossible to get out a sixty-four page Senior number this year and still dispose of single copies at the old price of twenty-five cents. Careful estimates, when the bids were in, indicated that, with the usual additional expense for pictures, each number, on the basis of 250 copies, would actually cost more than 50 cents. Rather than advance the price to the subscribers, tile business manager undertook the problem of increasing the income from advertising and at the same time decreasing the expense for pictures. With only a few exceptions, photos and groups appearing in this issue have been paid for by the persons most interested. Mr. Johnson has further shown his business ability by so meeting Paxton business and professional men in his rounds to solicit advertising as to increase, chiefly by securing a larger number of advertisers, the receipts from this source by about 75%. With this increased revenue in sight, it is now believed that the venture will pay out and leave a small balance. 24 Paxton High School Reflector Class iViqlit :]Jmigrant |Jaxtnn Hic h J5 cluuil iFriitau betting, iHau 23, HU9 ‘EXCELSIOR” Music..................... Salutation, “The Transit” Class Song............... Class History— (a) General... (b) Individual. ...High School Orchestra ...........Helen Swanson ...........Class of 1919 Erie Hutchison . Mabel Farrell Class Oration, “Edward Coles, the First Anti Slavery Leader in Illinois”..................................................Lester Johnson Giftorians ............................. Class Will.............................. Class Poem, “Purple and Gold”........... Class Prophecy.......................... Vocal Solo, “Sing, Smile, Slumber”...... Class Baby Pictures..................... Presentation of the Gavel to Junior Class Response to Presentation................ Piano Duet.............................. Valedictory—“Excelsior”................. Music................................... .....Hazel Morgan, Glenn Sallee ......Iveila Karr, Mahlon Kenney ....................Edgar Peterson Marie Bennett, Clarence Kollman .................. Florence Hodam ..Hazel Morgan. Mauritz Anderson ........................Mae Tibby .............Catharine Thompson ..Lorene Hanson, Edith Chrisman .................Florence Hodam ..........High School Orchestra Class Stunts— Mary Fox, Ervin Swanson, Hazel Morgan, Clarence Kollman, Bessie Brown, Marie Bennett, Guy Gee, Edgar Peterson, Glenn S3llee, Charles Ernst. Mary Webber, Nobel C. Johnson, and others. (A) “And the Lamp Went Out;’ (B) “Miss P. H. S. Senior Entertains.” Class Colors—Purple and Gold. Class Flower—Pansy. Paxton High School Reflector 25 05 client I Department MISS RUTH JEANNETTE HOLMES RESIGNS Some weeks ago Miss Ruth J. Holmes gave notice that she did not wish to be considered an applicant for re-employment as a teacher in tne Paxton High School for next year. Her plans for further educational work have not yet been fully determined upon, but her superior scholarship and the completeness of her professional training, supplemented by her three years of exceptionally successful high school teaching experience give abundant assurance that her ambition to enter upon some more advanced and more remunerative department of educational work will be realized. Miss Holmes began her work in the Paxton High School three years ago. Her major class-room work has been in English. She has also had charge of one or more special classes each year in Pedagogy and related subjects designed to prepare students for the successful taking of the state teachers’ examination. Miss Holmes' value to the school has not been limited merely to tne strength and efficiency of her class-room instruction. During her first year here, she took a leading and successful part in the direction of the dramatic and literary society interests and activities of the school. During her second year, she directed the physical training of the hi TPTchool girls. In recognition of iter fine influence over the entire school, as well as of her efficiency, both in instruction and management, she was advanced to the position of principal a short time before the opening of school in September, last. No teacher can serve in any appreciative school and community for a series of years, giving from the treasures of her mind and heart the best that she has. and then separate from it. without a sense of loss being felt. With Miss Holmes’ decision tc close her work with the students of this high school, there is felt to be something more than the loss of an efficient and conscientious teacher, a kindly adviser, and a warm hearted school-room friend. It is the loss of the silent daily influence of a personality and character that ever re-inforced and intensified the worth of all formal school-room instruction. Notwithstanding this loss and the regrets resulting from Miss Holmes’ withdrawal from the Paxton High School, all of her students and associate teachers will rejoice for whatever may prove to be compensating gains for her in her new work wherever and whatever it may be. In recognition of the high esteem in which Miss Holmes is held by the members of the Senior Class, and by the entire school, this number of the Reflector is affectionately dedicated to her. M'es He'en Crawford, A. B. Science, 1317—1919. Misc Margaret Peale, A. B. Comcct c Science, 1918-1919. Miss Minn 2 McClure, A. B. Latin and French, 1918-1920. Mirr Charlo'.ie Wightman, A. B. Commercial Department, 1916-1920. Paxton High School Reflector 27 Miss Dorothy Davis, A. B. Miss Mary Tiffany History Department, 1918-1920. Music Instructor, 1919. MISS MARGARET PEALE WILL NOT RETURN Miss Margaret Peale, who, following Miss Mabel Moore, has had charge of the Sewing and general subjects this year, h3s decided not to return to Paxton next year. She was tendered her position here at an increase in salary but the situation here demands that the teacher of Sewing, teach general subjects also, and as Miss Peale is especially well prepared in the line of cooking as well as sewing she is of course anxious to enter those fields alone. Miss Peale has not definitely decided where she will go next year but she has been tendered one position at a very attractive salary and without doubt she will receive a very fine position. Miss Peale likes Paxton very much and has been very popular both as a teacher and as a friend of the students and it is to be regretted that she can not be offered a position here more strictly within the bounds of the fields in which she prepared herself while in college. Wherever she may go. the best wishes of her many friends in Paxton will follow her and our hope is that she will be located near enough io return for a visit occasionally. 28 Paxton High School Reflector MISS HELEN CRAWFORD RESIGNS TO ACCEPT LUCRATIVE SCIENCE POSITION IN THE MOUNT VERNON, ILL., TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL. Miss Helen Crawford who for the past two years has teen the efficient instructor in the Physical, Chemical, and Biological department of the Paxton High School, was recently tendered and has accepted a Science position in the Mount Vernon Township High School. Two very strong inducements were held cut to her—the opportunity to work in a fully equipped and modern high schorl building, and the very comfortable salary of $1200 for the term of 9 months. The position left vacant by Miss Crawford’s resignation is a very difficult one to fill now because of the pronounced shortage of Science teachers. This shortage is due to the recent demands of the government and of large industrial and manufacturing interests for men with the required training tor Science instruction, and also to the fact that c-nly a limited number of women have heretofore chosen Science courses of study for their major work in College or the University. Miss Crawford's work in Paxton has been highly successful and she will be greatly missed by associate teachers and the students of the high school generally. The very best wishes of all go with her. MISS CECILE HANSON RESIGNS Miss Cecile Hanson, who followed her sister. Miss Frances Hanson, as teacher of Mathematics, has resigned her position here to accept a similar one at Downs. Miss Hanson has shown herself to be a very capable teacner and her many friends among the student body and faculty regret that she can net be persuaded to return next year. Though the high school to which she is going is far smaller titan this, there are certain advantages in the situation. Chief among these is the tact that Miss Hanson can become a commuter”— going cut to her school each morning on the Big Four and returning to her home in Normal early each afternoon. Though we are sorry to hear of aer departure, we rejoice with her that she will be able to enjoy the many comforts •of home at the same time that she is teaching, for we all know that ‘‘there’s no place like home.” Miss Frances Hanson who taught here two years, is now teaching in one of the Junior High Schools ot Cleveland, Ohio. She began teaching in the Danville High School last fall, but resigned her position there just after Christmas, as she had not fully recovered from the effects of a severe attack of the “flu.” In April she accepted the position in Cleveland and she states that she is enjoying her work there very much. MISS GOODWIN NOT TO RETURN Miss Eugenia Goodwin, who has had charge of the high school Mechanical drawing this year, is not planning to return to Paxton next year. Miss Goodwin followed Miss Lois Sue Gordon, who came to finish Mr. McCord’s work in Manual Training and Mechanical drawing when he was called to service 29 Paxton High School Reflector last spring. When again last fall it was found impossible to obtain a man for the position it was decided to eliminate the Manual Training and find some one prepared to teach drawing in the grades and who could take charge of the Manual Training of the grades and the Mechanical drawing of the high school. Miss Goodwin taught Manual Training and Drawing in the schools of Gary, Indiana, last year. Next year sue expects to teach Art in some high school, out at present she does not know just where she will be located. Miss Goodwin has proved herself very competent in the undertaking of this rather difficult and unusual situation. She is liked by all—high school, grades, and •teachers and she will be greatly missed by all, next year. MISS MARY TIFFANY—INSTRUCTOR IN MUSIC Miss Mary Tiffany, a student in the school of Music at the University of Illinois, was employed by the Board of Education. February 1st, of this year fc teach vocal music in the grades and to have charge of the high school or. chest ra, Glee Clubs and the general singing in the hign school. Miss TifTany has done splendid work in all of these departments and it is very much regretted that Paxton school conditions are not such as to make it possible for Miss TifTany to be employed for full time next year. Miss Tiffany will complete her musical course at the U. of I. in June and will without doubt secure a good position to teach or supervise music in a larger stem of schools next year. HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS EMPLOYED FOR NEXT YEAR The corps of high school teachers foi next year has not, at the time of going to press, been completed. As indicated elsewhere, a majority of the members of last year's faculty will be engaged In school work elsewhere. While this is regretted, it is gratifying to know that Miss Charlotte Wight-man of the Commercial department. Miss Dorothy Davis of the History department. and Miss Minnie McClure of the Foreign Language department will remain. Miss Wightman has become so closely identified with the Commercial work of the school during the past three years that it would be difficult to think of that department without her. Miss Davis and Miss McClure, though they have been with us only one year, nevertheless have become thoroughly established in their work, and have won. by their effective teaching and by, their cordial interest and leadership in the varied social, literary and other interests of the school, the confidence, respect, and good will of all. The community singing in the high school assembly since Mi6S Tiffany has taken charge of it has been very enjoyable. The adequate supply of the “101 Best Songs” has made it possible for all to take part. NOTICE: — If you wish your grade and credit cards mailed to you after school closes, leave a self-addressed stamped envelope with the Superintendent. 30 Paxton High School Reflector JJaxtmt ®Uih Srhuul aub its Iflar Work iBrnnuilrurrs As last year, the students and teachers of the P. H. S. did no neglect to do their part in responding to such appeals as were made to them by various war work societies. Very early in the year, every member of the High School enrolled in the Junior Red Cross. The sum of $36.50 was by a unanimous vote of the school, made available from the fund thus obtained for the adoption and support of a little French War Orphan. Her name and address are Lucienne Rivet, Villenzeuve, France. The committee from wnom the adoption was obtained, have assured us that within a reasonable time, a communication from the little girl, or her mother for her, will be address'd to the Paxton High School. It is expected also that her picture will he sent. We were in hopes that it might he received in time to have it appear in this number of The Reflector. Tiie chief effort on the part of the High School to assist in the benevolent war activities, resulted from the call of the United War Work Societies in November. Practically every member of the school earned and gave to thic fund. Following is a summary of the amounts thus earned and given by the several classes and their faculty advisers: High School Teachers Totals F reshman- - Girls $53.00 Boys $22.50 Total $75.50 $10.00 $85.50 Sophomore — Girls 42.50 Boys 21.25 Total C3.75 12.50 76.25 Junior— Girls 46.43 Boys 44.50 Total 90.83 7.50 98.33 Senior— Girls 52.00 Boys 22.50 Total 74.50 15.00 89.50 $193.83 $110.75 $304.58 $45.00 $349.58 The war work donations and earnings of the grades below the high school may be apropriately given here also as they were equally liberal. The records show as follows for the several rooms: East Lawn School— Room I—Miss Maysie Tappe, teacher....................5 16.94 Room II—Miss Clara Peterson, teacher.................. 22.91 Room III—Miss Mildred Johnson, teacher................ 13.40 Room IV—Miss Ebba Swanson, teacher.................... 51.05 Room V—Mis6 Ruth Flora, teacher....................... 38.00 Room VI—Miss Linda Johnson, teacher................... 60.01 Eighth Grade—Miss Harriet Laybourn, teacher........... 98.00 Total East Lawn Grade Schools................ $300.31 West Lawn School— Room I—Miss Bernadine Moratz, teacher.................$ 5.03 Room II—Miss Louise Perdue (temporary teacher)........ 12.00 Paxton High School Reflector 31 Room III—Miss Faye Morrison, teacher .................. 21.00 Room IV—Miss Hazel Newman, teacher..................... 34.75 Total West Lawn Grade Schools................. $72.78 Final Summary For Paxton City Schools High School— Girls $193.83 Boys $110.75 Teachers $45.00 Total $349.58 Grades, East Lawn—Girls 148.04 Boys 107.27 Teachers 45.00 Total 300.31 Grades West Lawn—Girls 22.23 Boys 36.05 Teachers 14.50 Total 72.78 Totals $304.10 $254.07 $104.50 $722.07 An examination of the above report will indicate that the total earned and given by the girls of the school is somewhat more than $100.00 greater than that earned and given by the boys. It should, however, be remembered that the number of boys enrolled in the school is about fifty less than the number of girls. Even making an allowance for this the summary clearly shows that, either the earning power of the girls is equal to or superior to that of the boys, or else that their liberality in giving is especially to be commended. PATTON TOWNSHIP RURAL SCHOOLS As all of the Allied War Work contributions made by the school of Patton Township were collected by and receipted for by the Superintendent or the Paxton schools, the several sums earned and given by the rural schools of the township are given below: District No. 85—Bertha Fox, teacher..........................$ 15.00 District No. 91—Amy Swanson, teacher......................... 10.00 District No. 92—Clara Frette, teacher......................... 7.00 District No. 83—Ethel Morrison, teacher...................... 21.00 District No. 89—Viola Lindgren, teacher...................... 22.00 District No. 86—Edna Swanson, teacher........................ 23.00 District No. 84—Floy Casey, teacher.......................... 10.00 District No. 87—Esther Nelson, teacher........................ 12.00 District No. 81—Ellen C. Johnson, teacher..................... 20.25 District No. 79—Lorene Samuelson. teacher.................... 10.00 Total. Rural Schools................................$150.25 Total, Paxton Schools............................... 722.67 Total Patton Twp. Schools.......................$872.92 Township Captain's Receipts Taken for Above— March 15, 1919................................................$866.92 April 26, 1919................................................... 600 Total remitted .....................................$872.92 The Juniors continue to be burdened with quizzes in Physics. Reports from the Lab. are to the effect that all of the grades are excellent, (?????) 32 Paxton High School Reflector THE ATHENAEUM SOCIETY A large and enthusiastic audience witnessed the first program presented I y the Athenaeum Society the last of March. The Girls Glee Club gave two selections and then a very unique and pleasing Ukulele number enu ted, “ The S:-w Kettle.” The applause which greeted this number and also tne singing of the new school song showed the approval of the audience. Kath. ! n J. Dunnan gave two delightful readings which were appreciated by all. The principal feature of the evening was a clever little farce entitled Tnt Obstinate Family.” The situations produced were extremely funny the pupils showed marked ability in the characterization of their parts. The oast for the play was as follows: Mr. Harwood, Hartford’s father-in-law..........................Edgar Peterson Mrs. Harwood, Hartford’s mother-in-law...................Catharine Thompson Henry Harford ..............................................Clarence Kollman. Jessy Harford, his wife........................................Marie Bennett. James, Harford's servant........................................Nobel Johnson. Lucy, a servant............................................Maurine Scnneider. Great credit is due Miss McClure upon whom the responsibility for the whole entertainment rested. Her efforts as musical director and dramatic coach were well rewarded in the splendid success of the whole program. PLATON I AN PROGRAM. The Annual open program given this year by the members of the Pla. tonian Literary Society was a success in every way. The numbers by the orchestra and the Glee Club Girls were very pleasing and great talent was shown by the reader of the evening, from whom, since she is a Freshman we are expecting more such work in the next three years. The farce entitled “Poison Had been well worked out and while there were no particular parts that stood out, each character was a star in his or her role. Miss Davis spent a great deal of time with the cast and her ability in dramatics was very much in evidence. The attention of the audience proved the success of the farce. Following is the entire program: ...............................................Orchestra Reading, “Mother’s Fool”.........................Kite Lientz March Lorraine; Last Night.......•............Glee Club Girls Music ................................................Orchestra CAST— POISON” Mr. Twitters..................................Fred La Barre Gottlieb Hunker...............................I ester Johnson Or. Squillcox................................Mauritz Anderson ( lara Twitters...............................Florence Bear The mother of the late Mrs. Twitters........Genevieve Carlstein Mary Jane.....................................Mary Wampler Officer of the Law............................Ervin Swanson The Paxton High School Service Roll is now found to contain at least l.!4 names. This roll will be corrected and completed during the summer vacation and will be neatly engrossed and framed. It will then replace in the office the one prepared about a year ago. and which now is out of date. Paxton High School Reflector 33 COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT The advanced typewriting class this year is small, only five girls, but it is a line example of “quality not quantity.’’ Each student has received her “Initial Certificate of Proficiency’’ from the Underwood Typewriter Company for accuracy and speed in typing at tile minimum ra,e o’ 4 � words net oer minute for ten minutes and corrected according to the international rales of the typewriting companies. The rate of each student is as follows: Anna Rasmus, 40.1: Edyth Chrisman, 45; Ruby Weberg, 41.8; Leila Karr. 41.1; Mary Fox. 4 t.8. In connection with their regular course in typewriting, the girls have also been doing general office work for Mr. Bainum. We prophesy a brilliam career in the business world for each one of the members of this small bn: efficient class. PAXTC l HIGH SCHOOL WAR SERVICE ROLL. it was originally planned that an interesting and valuable feature of this issue of the Reflector should be a War Service Roll including the names of all of the Paxton High School students and graduates who have served by enlistment or otherwise in any department of the Un ted States Army or Navy. A committee was appointed to gather and classify the data so as to include a summary of the war service of each representative of the school to the present time, or until the date of his honorable discharge. It was the purpose also to set apart certain pages of the Reflector in honor of those who made the supreme sacrifice, and there to present such facts and appreciative comments as might fitly express the reverence and honor in which their names and memories are held by the school and by 3ll who knew them. Disappointing though it be to those who are responsible for the consent of this number of the Reflector and to the student committee who have spent so many hours of painstaking inquiry and labor in assembling the required data, yet conditions beyond their control have made it impossible for the vast amount of work involved in the accurate preparation of such a service roll to be completed in time to appear in this issue. At the time of going to press considerably more than four-fifths of the man script h:d I een prepared and a part of it was in type. It has been deemed bcs. under the circumstances to fake further time to complete the record and publish it sometime during the summer as a supplement to this number, and in such form as will make it possible to include it in the bound volumes of the Reflector that are annually placed cn the shelves of the High School and Carnecie li raries. The s pple mental pages will also be available for all Reflector readers who may desire them. O. J. B. Kenneth Hathaway T2, who recently returned to Paxton, was the first soldier from Paxtcn to reach France. He landed Nov. 1, 1917. He served “ever there about 18 months. During about half of that time he was in the trenches or elsewhere on the firing line. He fortunately returns after this very unusual and trying service without having teen wounded in any of the long drawn out battles in which he was engaged. 34 Paxton High School Reflector COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER. Dr. William Forkell has been chosen as the commencement orator for the occasion of the graduation of the class of 1919. Dr. Forked’® ability and popularity as a public speaker are not unknown to Paxton audiences. He will undoubtedly be greeted by an unusually large and enthusiastic audience at the M. E. church Thursday evening. May 29th. Dr. Forkell has had 22 years of experience as a lyceum orator. During the past two or three years his time has been largely given to the service of the U. S. government. In 1917, he spoke to more than 10-0 audiences on pa-trolie themes. Some one has said of him “if he had a middle name, it would be Patriot, for if ever a man was ‘on fire' for native land, that man is Forkell.” The subject selected by the Class of 1919 for their commencement occasion is. “The Man in The Moon.” The very wording of this subject indicates that the element of humor will not be lacking. The thought briefly outlined includes the “Search for the never attained ideal. Great things are discovered along the pathway to things that do not exist, save in ambition. The man in the moon does not exist, but the moon is there.” “The man in the Moon” was selected by the class, because of the close relation existing between the sentiment and thought suggested by their chosen class motto—“Excelsior.” and that involved in the highly Instructive and serious features of the lecture upon “The Man in the Moon.” CLASS NIGHT PROGRAM On Friday evening. May 23. the Class Night program was g’ven bv e members of the' Senior Class. The return to the plan of having a Class Night program with its various numbers, salutation, prophecy, will, valedictory, etc., instead of the giving of a class play proved such a success last year that tue same plan was followed this year. The members of the class are to be congratulated upon the splendid program that they prepared and rendered. Several unique and interesting features were added and suould receive special mention. At the close of the program two “stunts” were given. The first of these. “Miss P. H. S. Senior Entertains” was very clever and excrutia. tingly funny. The heroine. Marie Bennett, aided by her maid, Bessie Brown, were preparing for a gentleman caller but to the heroine’s surprise all four of her suitors choose that afternoon to call. The way she disposed of each in order to receive the next was extremely clever and laughable. The second stunt,“And the .Lamp Went Ot t” was a pantomime, the reading for which was done by Miss Margaret Peale. This, too, proved to be a most entertaining feature of the evening's program. Miss McClure and Miss Peale, who had charge of the stunts.” deserve much credit for the way in which they were handled. Without doubt they were one of the chief attractions of the evening and Miss McClure and Miss Peale are to be congratulated upon their selection and production. Another unusual phase of the program was found in the prophecy, given I y Marie Bennett and Clarence Kollman. Marie, an old maid,” who lives eione and whose heart has never gotten beyond the susceptable stage has a ca'.ler in the form of a book agent, who recognizes a picture on the table as that of a former high school friend of years gone by. The two, Marie and Clarence, then, recognize each other and have a great chat about each and every member of the class of 1919 of old Paxton High School. (By Sophomore reporter) Paxton High School Reflector 33 The Baccalaureate Services The Baccalaureate service of the Class of 1919, was held at the United Presbyterion church, Sunday evening. May 22rd. The sermon was delivered by Rev. O. B. Hess, pastor of the M. E. church. Most of the churches of Paxton held no other services at the hour, and the ministers of these churches were present and took part in the exercises. The seating capacity of the building was taxed to the limit in providing for the magnificent audience that gathered in honor of the class and to hear the address that those who have heard Rev. Hess on other occasions, had reason to expect. It was instructive in its thought content, unique in its organization and symbolism, graphic in its wording, and picturesque in its imagery. It is regretted that space limitations at the hour of going to press do not permit publishing the address in its entirety. The following brief synopsis pression of the thought content of the THE GARDEN OF OUR LORD Text: Song of Solomon 5:1, “I am Come Unto My Garden.” Our Bible is one long, complete, sublime poem. In it we find faultless rhythm, bold imagery, startling antithesis, rapturous Lyric, sweet pastoral, instructive narrative, heart thrilling and devotional Psalm. In the Bible we find thought expressed in a style more solemn than a Montgomery, bolder than a Milton, more weird than a Spencer, more impassioned than Lord Byron, more natural than a Cooper, more tender than Cow per. Every tiling that this Bible touches it fills with beauty, it crowns with glory. It seems as if this great masterpiece of literature has reached out its mighty arms and gathered all the gems of earth and heaven and platted and weaved them into a crowning glory to adorn the brow of man, redeemed by love and saved by grace. Every thing that it touches it fills with beauty, it crowns with glory. From the straw upon the threshing floor up to Job in his bold imagery following the planets in their wild flight across the Heavens. Every will, however, serve to give some im. message. thing it touches it fills with beauty, it crowns with glory. From the shepherd girls filling the trough for their father's flocks up to the Psalmist praising God with the voice of the whirlwind and the thunder storm. The cross was an emblem of ignominy. shame and disgrace. To ilia upor. the cross was the greatest misfortune that could happen to a Jew or a Roman. To die upon the cross was to forfeit all claims to honor or respect. The story is told of a Roman, who had fought the battles of Caesar and defended Caesar’s life in many battles, but who had condemned him to solitary confinement and to death. When told that he was to die upon the cross, he broke down and begged to he permitted to die as becomes a Roman and to be saved from the cross. But 2000 years ago the nail scarred hand;; of our blessed Ix rd touched the cross and from that time it became the emblem of purity and glory. Oh. young friends bring your lives and place them in the shadow of the cross and they will become filled with beatify and crowned with glory. “In the Cress of Christ I Glory Towering on the wrecks of time: All the wealth of Sacred Story Gathers Round its Head Sublime.” Paxton High School Reflector 36 Junior Department HISTORY OF THE JUNIOR CLASS I shall begin the history of our class from the time we entered the iiigli school, although many of us had been classmates in the grades. We entered upon our career as high school students in 191 � . with an enrollment of sixty of whom thirty-two were girls and twenty-eight were toys. Scon we were organized into a Freshman class with Vernon Moore as president. Maurine Schneider, vice president, and Mary Holderman. secretary and treasurer. At the end of that year many of our classmates left us. Lin. n a Carlson and Dessie Shallenberger are at their respective homes; Fern Dover is continuing her education near Springfield, and Karl Dover who. recently returned from overseas, is working near Paxton. Luella Myers and Opal Morrison are enjoying country life at their homes near Paxton, and Harry Flannery is now a married farmer. At the beginning of our Sophomore year Nobal Johnson was elected cla.-s president. Near the close of the semester Paul Hooker and Shelby Horner left school. Paul is now going to school in Lafayette, Indiana, and Shelby :'J working for his father on the farm. Byrnina Bevington continued her education in Chicago, but is at present working at Marshall Field’s. Our number was further decreased by the absence of Mamie Prestine who moved to South Dakota, where she is still going to school, and Mabel Brooke who last fall became the wife of Mr. Alfred Bach, of Fairbury. We now turn to the present year, our Junior year in high school. Among the new students entering Paxton High School, Bessie Shinker, Dean Ireland. Fannie Watson, and Lora Irion found their way into the Junior class. This year Catherine Thompson was chosen class president. After about one semester’s attendance, William Stites and Harry Turner left school and are now working in Paxton. Dorothy Hcagland moved to Champaign and is now-working in Lewis’s store, and Helen Nelson who also left us, moved to Mas. sachussetts. At present there are fifteen girls and twelve boys in the class making a total of iwen'y-seven. Our class has always taken its full part in Athletics, has been well represented in literary programs, and it is our aim to keep in every way the welfare of Paxton High School.—Sylvia Funk Absence makes the heart grow fender—out It doesn't help our grades any. Everett Given presented a rather disheveled appearance in English class the other day. With his collar unfastened, tie untied, and hair in tousled condition, we gazed at him in surprise and fired a volley of questions at him. Miss Holmes threw up her hands and exclaimed, My stars!” His answer finally came. He had been taking a quiz in American History. Paxton High School Reflector 37 A TYPICAL DAY AT P. H. S. 7 :(• )—George opens up. 8:00—Nobel Carl begins to study French. 8:15—Miss Holmes and Miss Wightman “buzz in.” 8:22- The Clarence “kids arrive. 8:30- The Fresiiies put in their appearance to exchange Latin and Algebra papers. 8:35- Misses Davis, Peale. and McClure seen with morning mail. Wonder wlx's writing them now? 8:37—Above mentioned arrive in assembly. 8:45—The Ludlow students come. S: 47—O. J. B. puts in his appearance. 8:TO—Formal reception held in office for previous days' absentees. “Oodles of advice and cordial (?) welcome for those without necessary excuses admin, istered by O. .1. B. 8:55—George starts to ring bell. 8:59—Nobel G. has thoughts of his French lesson. 9:00—Miss Holmes starts to take the roll. Marie and Catharine come dash, ing in. The song cooks start their journey propelled by Miss Wightman. 9:02—“All right, Frances.” 9:1 !—P. H. S. begins to warble. Bass accompaniment (?) 9:15—Has anyone a number? 9: 0—“Leave the song books on your desks, Clahses may pahss.” f : 45—Unearthly sounds come from the French room. It : 15—Miss Hanson begins her daily vigil with her stony glare. 1( :40— Miss Wightman practices wrinkling up her face for 40 minutes 11:20—Groans of suffering come from Lab. and Geometry. 11:45—Pangs of hunger assail Juniors. 12:i “Stars and Stripes Forever.” 12:05—Dinner served to Ludlow and country kids.” 12:15—Crumbs swept up. 12:40—Geometry class assembles for study. 1:05—George rings the bell. 1:09—Boys roll in from Christian church. 1:10—Roll taken 2:00—Everyone interested in the Interurban. 2: i -2:30— Notes fly across the Assembly. 3:00—Everybody angelic. There’s a reason. 3:20—Reflector notes. 4:C0—Home, James! 4:10—Typewriters play latest rags to Kolly's accompaniments. 4:30—The orchestra and Glee Club stop their noise. 4:45—Sweeping time in P. H. S. 5:30—Miss Crawford warily creeps down the stairs. 0:00—Clarence “kids” leave. 7:00—Lights out. 38 Paxton High School Reflector Junior Quips WITH APOLOGY TO MILTON—L’ALLEGRO. Haste thee, George, and bring with diee O. J. B., and the Faculty, Quips and cranks and study books, Nods and becks and busy looks. Such as hang on teachers’ faces And love to live in needful places; Thought, that faculty prescribes. Being ordered front all sides. Heed and take it, as you sit, And you will have done your bit; And in your marred and scarred seat With one or two loose legs or feet, You sit, and sit, and grin, and look Around the room at study books, And go to classes, one by one. Until day’s weary end has come. Everett Given, P. H. S. ’2' . FAVORITE OCCUPATIONS Nobel G. Johnson—Fighting with “Larry and “Bony.” Elizabeth Dyer—Playing hookie. Miss McClure—Trotting to the Post Office. Pole Schneider—Waiting to go to the office. English III—Trying to understand what Dean Ireland says. Assembly Hall (any hour)—Watching Miss W. Zip” through the assembly to the office. Pauline Berquist—Deciding which teacher to walk home with. Helen Johnson—Waiting for her hair to grow straight. Upper Classmen—Watching the Freshmen gain knowledge. The Assembly—Watching Miss Holmes “stalk notes. She must have been there before! The faculty are always willing to help you at any time. The following is to assist you in locating then: in a hurry. Miss Holmes—Library. Miss Crawford—Lab. Miss Hanson—Unknown. Miss Davis—Art’s. Miss McClure—Post Office. Miss Goodwin—With Miss Davis. Miss Peale—Anywhere within a radius of 50 miles. Miss Wightman—Phone 192. O. J. B.—Office. Paxton High School Reflector 39 FREQUENT SAYINGS OF P. H. S. TEACHERS Miss Holmes—‘ Pick up all the paper from the floor.” Miss Wight man—“Anita, stop that silly laughing. Miss Peale—“Carl, take your seat.” Miss McClure—“Jephtha, take the front seat. Remember it next time.” Miss Hanson—“Kenneth, are you chewing gum? Kenneth—“Yes” ma’am.” Miss Hanson—“Put it in the waste basket, and never let me see you chewing it in tills class again.” Miss Davis—'Hunk. Miss Crawford—“Sylvia, can't you ever remember to stand when you recite?” Miss Goodwin— Hector’s pup.” Mr. Bainum—“How many see?” Miss Tiffany—“Sing the verse a little faster.” WOULDN’T YOU BE SURPRISED IF: Edyth C. lost her giggle. Miss Wightman’s shoes weren’t shined. They gave us a quarter holiday. Kat and Marie got to school on time. The Freshmen would do something exciting. ■“Lizzie” was without gum. Miss Holmes told us we wouldn’t have to memorize anymore. Teddy grew up to be a poet. Mabel Farrell laughed out loud. P. H. S. DEFINITIONS. Exams.— Periods of torture in which the fate of a credit hangs in the balance for the agonized victim. Periods of joy and mirth for the faculty.—??? Freshman—A small insignificant animal continually in the paths of tile Juniors and Seniors. Highest degree of intelligence—exchanging Latin and Algebra papers; color—green. Sophomore—A form of animal life a little more highly developed than a Freshman. Junior—One of the most highly developed species of the animal kingdom. Senior—Dignified animal. Looked up to by all animals but the Juniors Assembly—A place of torture for many. Silence reigns supreme. (Supposedly.) Office—A reception room for the whole school A place of judgment for the wicked. Faculty—The shepherds (mostly shepherdesses) of the P. H. S. flock. They think we are regular human machines. Report Cards—Harbingers of joy and sorrow. Blue and Gold—The Colors that never run. New Gym.—A day dream. 40 Paxton High School Reflector GREAT QUESTIONS OF THE DAY. “WhicJi of us shall go to the Post Office?’'—Miss W. and Mies H. “How can I get my French without Florence?”—“Bony.” “How’ll 1 get that note past Miss Holmes?”—Anita. “Where do I sit the seventh period?” Kat. “When will Miss Davis let me have my own seat?”—Larry.” Why can’t we sing “Lohengrin’s Wedding March?”—Mauritz. “Who has my “Speed Studies’’ now?”—Miss W. “Why don’t the faculty appreciate our talents?”—P. H. S. “Who decorated the walls and side walls?”—O. J B. (Note. It only took about 10 minutes to find out! O. J. B.) Wanted: — An invention of some sort that may be easily attached to one's mental faculties to aid in the memorizing of poetry.—Pauline. P. H. S. still has some very devoted members who are interested in its welfare and appearance. A few of the loyal ones were even seen out scrub, bing the walks and walls the other day. (The mural decorations, etc., of the night before might explain their diligence.) A PARODY. (With apologies to Milton) Haste thee lads, and bring with thee Brains and great solemnity, Quips and cranks and wonted smiles Put away for better whiles. Frowns appear and also glare, And groans burst forth from everywhere. Sport that wrinkled care derides Is buried deep in our insides. Come and arag it as you go, With heavy measured tread and slow And in thy right hand bring with thee Thy compass, rule and “Gom-ctry.” P. B. ’20. JUNIOR CLASS FAVORITES Favorite pets..............Bear, Kat. Favorite occupations.... Smith, Dyer. Favorite buildings...........Barnes. Favorite combs...............Currie. Favorite songs......O Helen! Mary. Favorite gem...................Ruby. Favorite mineral.......Iron (Irion.) Favorite river.........St. Lawrence. Favorite cigar................Moore. Favorite store................Given. Favorite nut....................Hazel Favorite character in English Lit .......................Johnson. Favorite foreign country....Ireland. Favorite city..............Florence. A. B. and L. M. '20. SPRING. Spring, now you are here at last, And winter's gone with her .vintry blast. The Robin now is on the wing And everything shows signs of Spring. The little brook now runs along. Leaps o'er the rocks with joyous song. Though under the ice, it was kept so long The little brook now runs along. The larks are singing in the sky, The sun has risen now on high. And everything is bright and clear Tie true, we see that Spring is here. Agnes Barnes. Paxton High School Reflector 41 sfe li©more Squibs SOPHOMORE LIMERICKS There is a young girl called “Kat” in exams she sometimes falls Hit. 3ut ell a never cares, Flings her head in the air. And laughs at the grades that appear Thare is a young Sophie called “Claus” Who never seems to be cross. With the girls he is seen, To le very keen This saucy young Sophie called “Claus.” There is a Sophomore named .Mary, She warbles like a canary. On Sunday, she's seen In her Ford limousine This wonderful Sophie named Mary. There 's a Sophie named Chet, Wh .1 you look at him he always frets. Wii.u ..e studies his books, Ycu she ild see the glum looks, 0. this Sophomore that we call Che-.. wh:: would happen if: Ail.- Rasmus didn't giggle? Ma y Wampler didn't talk tc “Deaton?” Lariy didn’t tease Catharine? Walter Young wouldn't talk to the girls? Carl H. would go to bed early? SCRUB, SCRUB. SCRUB. Scrub, scrub, scrub. On the hot red bricks, Oh Boys! And we would that we could but help you. Jt would be our greatest of joys. | Oh well for the good little bey, That he played with his checkers a: home! Oh well far the studious girl. That she did no. choose to roam! The rest of us went on, And i am sure we meant to chaik Bu: a t.r.y liitie arrow. On the corner of e ih side walk. j But scrub, scrub, scrub, bor Alas! our chalk did roam. And these toys dare never utter The thoughts that go through eacn dome. (Sincere apologies to Tennyson) Mary Wampler '20. CONUNDRUMS. Why are the Sophomores so relig ' hm Why are the Sophomores so bright? Why are the Sophomores so brave? Why are the Sophomores never hungry? Why is the Sophomore class so elevated? Why are the Sopuomores so popular? ANSWERS Because they have Abrahams son. and also Esther, Paul, and Mary among them. Because they have a Newman. Because they have a Strong. Because they always have a little Campbell scup c.i hand. Because they have a Hill. Because they have a Beach. M. S. 21. Miss Pea!e in Physiography was explaining fading out of colored cloth- 42 Paxton High School Reflector ing by the sun’s hot rays upon them. Robert D.—“Where does the color go?” THE OLD SCHOOL CLOCK. The old school clock sees many a sight. Which ever takes place from morn till night. It looks on those that chat the day through. But never once has it told on you. It even sees the notes you send, That are so interesting to your friend. It sees far more than one would guess. But not even to a teacher will it confess. H. A. ’21. WHAT THEY STAND FOR: S—studious. O—obedient. P—patriotism. H—honorable. O—orderly. M—merriment. O—orations. R—remembrance. E—efficiency. C—conduct. L—liberal. A—ability. S—social. S—service. OUR FACULTY. Here’s to the Faculty 1-ong may they rule. For many years after. We’re out of school. F—ierce lessons. L—ate hours. U—nexpected company. N—ot prepared. K—icked out. THE WAY WE FEEL IN ENGLISH II We’ve got spring fever, this I know. For when to class we lagging go. Oh you know—so what’s the use To say we feel just like the “deuce? The sky is blue, the sunshine beams. Oh. how inv.ting it all seems! We gaze out on the perfect day Until we find ourselves away Within a land of dreams. Then cur good teacner gazes down I’pon her class with quite a frown. “Why Walter Young,” She cries, “This makes the fiftieth time I’ve tried To make you tell. I’m sure you know Who wrote the good book Ivanhoe.” But Walter’s thoughts are in the sky So when he mutters some reply She turns away,—her patience spent, And to us girls the question sends. But 'Nita proves ;n the same condition. While Bessie lacks her old ambition. The I ell then rings, for us to pass. She hastily excuses class And in a moment we skip away. For we have lived though another day. But let’s not complain. ’Tis very soon Until those lovely days of June When no more English we’ll remember Until again rolls round September. Edith B. ’21. Pauline P. in giving a talk in Oral English. “The woman dropped her pocket-look but never knew it and went on talking.” Miss Holmes—“How many times have I told you about the use of the ! w'ord “never?” Never, never say “never knew” in such a sentence! Say “DIDN’t KNEW. Paxton High School Reflector 43 Freskman Notes “Halloween OO-oo! ’tis Halloween! And how weired it all does seem As the night wind sighs, And a stray owl cries, At the moon. While the witches seem to ride From the dark on every side, And a black cat wails From the tack yard rails. In the gloom. The moon climbs high In the distant, dreamy sky. And the Jack-O-Uanterns blink Till they make you creep and shrink. Far away. The apples simmer low As the fire burns low. And you stay to watch them break For your true love’s sake So they say. The well so dark and deep Where you shyly run to peep. Holds its perils to you unknown In that face beside your own Down below. While the mirror on the wall. In the long and silent hall Holds another smiling face Whether honor or disgrace Tis your beau. So goes the wondrous time. Till you hear the midnight chime, And you know then by this token That the witche’s spell is broken, So 'twould seem. And when you quickly jump in bed With these visions in your head, You recall each ghostly sight Of that one mysterious night— Halloween. By Emily Johnson '22. A MEMORY. When I think of the old fashioned roses That still in the garden are creeping, I see the beautiful face once more, That under their blossoms is Sleeping. How long years ago when I was a child. We romped ’round the roses gay: While our merry voices and la igi-ter light Were heard the livelong day. Her lovely blue eyes, 1 can see them yet, With a ray of merriment there. Her rosy cheeks that I often kissed And her beautiful golden hair. Well I remember that terrible day When she said she could not play. And when I teasingly pulled her curls She motioned me away. Once she said in her sweet little voice, “I am going away from you To live with the angles good and fair. And someday you may come too. She was too good, some people said, This wicked world to roam. So that is the reason she's sleeping now Under the roses back home. By Emily Johnson. 44 Paxton High School Reflector WANT ADS. Wanted—A stern look during the fourth period. (Miss Peale.) Wanted—A self-working Algebra. Wanted—A smile. (Miss Holmes.) Wanted—A good doctor to extract a square root. Wanted—A new way to bluff the teachers. (R. Davidson.) LIMERICKS. There is a young Freshman called Andy. We can all see he's not very handy When he runs after the balls. He almost always falls, Does this Freshman called Andy. There was once a Freshie called Cliff. Whose mind was always adrift. When reciting time came, He was always quite lame. This little Freshie called Cliff. Wouldn’t things seem queer if: Robert D. would stop laughing. Clifford M. didn't look out the window. Kenneth Larson would attend to his own affairs. Teddy Lind were thin. Bertha Turner forgot her gum. The Freshmen weren’t green. IN GEOGRAPHY Teacher—“How many zones has the earth ?” Pupil—“Five.” Tea her—Correct. Name them.” Pupil — “Temperate, Intemperate, canal, war and ozone.” Marie Darter has quite a fantastic and original method of translating written prose into speech and gave the class a moment of obstreperous mirth by proclaiming “energetic, sovereigns as ignorant souvenirs.” One evening after school, while helping one of her pupils. Miss McClure offered her half of her chair. Pupil—“Oh, no .thank you! I don’t mind standing.” Miss McClure—“Oh yes. sit down. I am used to sitting on halves of chairs.” MOVIE OF AN INDUSTRIOUS FRESHMAN SPENDING AN HOUR IN THE ASSEMBLY. First five minutes spent in talking to neighbor. Pedagogue in charge c f Assembly rings bell. Student decides to stop talking. Thinks he will work Algebra. Finds pencil is broken. Sharpens pencil. Returns to seat and takes out book. Forgets assignment. Asks to speak. Is refused. Can’t work until he gets assignment. Decides to look out of the window. Notices that teacher is looking at him. Pretends to work. Again asks to speak. Permission given. Another five minutes spent before he again decides to work. Commences the Al-ge'bra. Gets two problems and is working on third one when he is interrupted by a note which falls near his scat. Picks up the note and sends it on. Watches to see that it reaches its destination safely. After sixty seconds of watchful waiting, thinks he had better return to his work because teacher is looking directly at him. Gets interested in work when he again is interrupted—this time because some one had to bring the note up to teacher. Watches to see if she reads it. Satisfied that it wasn’t read, he returns to Algebra. Works two more problems when period ends. SMident lias half of his Algebra. Next period in Algebra class. Teacher—“How much time did you put on your lesson. Pupil—“One whole period.” Grace Larson, '22. OVER THE TOP. We are Yankees bold Who sailed across the sea To fight for our country’s rights And die if it should be. Over the top with the Victory Loan Over the top and get the Hun, Over the top and the Victory is won On ye Yankees bold! Miss Peale in English I—“Robert, take that smile off your face.” Robert (passing hand over face)— “It won’t come off.” 45 Paxton High School Reflector BOCKS IN PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Bluffing It”—Gail Turner. ‘•Molly.Make-Believe —Emily Johnson. “No Friend Like a Sister —Gertrude Pollock. “Somebody’s Neighbors —Clifford Morrison. ‘ Laugh and Live —Elizabeth Mc-Devitt. “We Girls”—Grace Larson. Evelyn Swanson and Katharyn Dunnan. Grow old along with me —Marie Darter. “Pro and Con”—Rachel Tweet and Florence Fretty. “The Imp and the Angel —Teddy Lind and Miss Peale. “Wild Animals I Have Known”— Ervin Ostrom, Harold Kenney and Kenneth Larson. IN MEMORI AM. The Freshman Class have been greatly saddened by the departure from its number, of the honorable gentlemen. Socrates and Cincinnati Sponge. These friends have bepn proved true never shirking duty. They were men : of unblemished repn’aticn and high i ideals Socrates and Cincinnatus have left the Hieh Schorl a cleaner ard better place than they fo nd it The deceased were brought to Paxton Hieii Srhool through the efforts of the First Hour Anc'er Historv Cass, aided by their efficient teacher Miss Davis, and Miss McClure's ’a s 'n Latin I. Thev were christened with great pomn and c°remony on Aoril 1. 1919 amid much rejoicing by the j proM owners. These gentlemen are survived by one brother. Diogenes. j who s‘ill resides in Room 10. The brothers were loved bv Mle entire school and their loss will be deeply mourned by all. Miss Davis (Anc. Hist.)—“Kath-ervn, where is Cilicia? K. J. D.—“It’s the second bump in A ia Minor.” Teacher—“What is an organ. Toddy?” Teddy L.—“A wind instrument.” AN ABSORBING SUBJECT No. you’ve not heard, Alas! Of ’.lie sponges of the Hist’ry class? Haste then my friends and the time will pass For 1 11 tell you in haste. How they came to be placed Upon the Bulletin Board of the class. Our dear board was not black For a wash it did lack. And the pupils were surely dismayed, But nothing could daunt. No laughter or taunt. So to think up a plan we assayed. We shook our bright locks And ve fixed up a box. To lure the sweet coppers we needed. The scheme it worked “swell” And the students all “fell” Their weekly allowance seceded. The sponges were bought. No longer we sought For a stray cloth for daily board cleaning. But always we tried. No longer we sighed. We could now understand our “profs” meaning. Alas! Hope is lost, In spite of the cost And the time we spent on these poor sponges. Some unprincipled thief Has brought us to grief. Into depths of despair the school plunges. So. if you may have heard Of some dear little bird. Who krows of the fa’e of our treasure. Just send him along. He can sing his sweet song. And mayhap it will all end in pleasure. K. J. D. There is a young Freshie called Pete Who always leans back in his seat. Pome day he will fall; Then that will be all Of this certain young Freshie called Pete. Paxton High School Reflector 46 CAN YOU IMAGINE Miss McClure—not singing. Miss Hanson—not sober. Miss Holmes—not teaching hard. Miss Davis—as an old maid. Miss Crawford—at her 6eat in the assembly. Miss Peale—not smiling. Sherman Olson—joking. Clifford Morrison—studying. Marie Darter—having a date. Elizabeth McDevitt—reduced to 15 pounds. IN LATIN I. Miss McClure—“Who was Pom-pey?” (Roman General.) Rita Lientz—“A city in Italy somewhere along he southern coast.” LIMERICKS There once was a teacher namer Davis Who liked to jump from high places. But in one certain leap The bank was quite steep And she stumbled upon her shoe laces. So down the steep bank our “prof rolled. And fell into the water cold She jumped up with a smile And slid after a while, “1 really am getting quite bold.” HOBBIES OF P. H. S. STUDENTS Elizabeth Dyer—keeping up with the movies. Pauline Berquist—feeding taffy to the teachers. Jessie Hill—filling out leadmittance slips. Catherine Thompson—giggling. Lester Johnson—wise suggestions. Florence Bear—trying to see herself as others see her. Alma Johnson — amusing herself with the typewriters. Charlie Ernst—selling baseball tickets. Teacher in English I—“Did you throw that bean, Teddy?” Teddy—“No, I ain't got no bean.” OUR ANCIENT HISTORY HIKE I ’spose we caught spring fever. Or something of the like And so we just decided On an Ancient History hike. We picked some bright spring posies. And had a lot of fun. We tried to cross the foaming creek Stepping one by one. Until there only one remained. Our respected pedagogue. So cautiously she placed her foot. Upon the fallen log. She made the end: she paused; It looked so very steep. But soon her courage did return. And so she made the leap. She landed but alas! alack! The crumbling earth gave way She rolled down that embankment. In mud, in mire, in clay. But what of that?—The play went on. Until the sun was low And dusk falling o’er the hills Told it was time to go. We jumped into our waiting cars. And homeward then we flew, The things we did, and things we said. Our parents never knew. Nor will we breathe a single word. For we have a hidden fear. That they wouldn’t let us have the cars For another hike next year. This joy we're surely planning If our prof’ll only stay. And when we think of parting A tear we brush away. But let us not cross bridges. Before they come to us, Though they are made of fallen logs. And leaves and bits of brush. Emily Johnson. ’22. Miss Peale in Physiology—“Ervin, Miss Goodwin (mechanical draw- what is the composition of air? ing. I—“Herbert, describe a circle.” Ervin O.—“Oxygen, nitrogen, and H. Gee—“It's a square thing with carbolic acid.” the corners cut off.” Paxton High School Reflector 47 CAESAR. ■Caesar was a statesman. And a captain just as well, A poet and historian, And now his work I’ll tell. A Gaulic army did he plan And marched to Spain and Greece. And in a remarkably short time Had picked them off like geese. Next he turned to Africa And Cato did he beat, Then carried war to Asia. And his task was made complete. But only a short time afterwards. Assassins beset his path. And while planning attacks on the Parthian:-. He was killed in their furious wrath. Now this is the end of Caesar. And his work is fine and bold. And there is truth I” assure you In every word I've told. Florence Fretty ’22i THEIR WORRIES Ervin O—How to walk faster. Marie D—Her powder puff. Elizabeth McD—Hew to get there. Harold K—The girls. Teddy L—How to talk out loud. Rachel T—Her curls. Emily J—Trying to like Algebra. Emeline K—How to get Latin and go to the movies at the same time. Philip N—Oral themes. Kenneth L—Not enough time to sleep. G—Miss Davis in Anc. History—“What did the symbols earth and water signify?” A—Harold Kenney—“Mud.” Miss Davis in Anc. Historp—“What kind of a person was Octavius Caesar? Paul N.—“Sickly.” 48 Paxton High School Reflector WHAT WOULD HAPPEN Q—What would happen to P. H. S. if Miss Davis would get cranky? A—'Everything would dry up and blow away. Q—What would happen if Miss Hanson would laugh? A—We would start running and never stop. Q—What would happen if Miss McClure would stop scolding the Latin 1 class? A—They would all get their lessc.is better! Q—W hat would happen if Miss Peale would ever find a note we had written. A—We would go in and have a little conversation with Mr. Bainum. Q—'What would happen of Mise Holmes would stand still for one moment? A—We would all imagine she had lost her mind. Q- What would happen if Miss Whitman would stop frowning? A—We would all be shocked. Miss Holmes (taking roll)—Was that seat in front of you absent this morning, Agnes? HABITS OF THE PEDAGOGUES Miss Crawford—wiggling thru the Assembly. Miss McClure—twisting her mouth into various shapes. Miss Holmes—trying to be dignified. Miss Wightman—frowning. Miss Peale—watching for notes. Miss Davis—joking. Miss Hanson—running to get in front of freight trains. Keep the pens agoing While you hearts are yearning, Tho’ jour grades are pretty low, They might be worse. There’s a time soon coming When school tasks are over, Turn your frowning into smiles, ‘Til the work is done. (Tune—“Keep the Home Fire's Burning.”) Breathes there a man with soul so dead. Who never to himself has said. As he stubbed his toe against the bed, 1 9________9 ? J J t 9 9 9 9 9” THE WILD ANIMALS. The other day in History Class Miss Davis almost fainted; For on three boys 6he saw three cats All very brightly painted. She ni3de them stand and face the girls All much against their wishes; The girls drew back as if afraid The three cats looked so vicious. H. J. and E. B. P. H. S. ’20. REFLECTOR DAY. This is our Reflestor day And most of us are jolly and gr.y, But half of us hardly know what to write Although we try with all cur might. Well, I have just begun to write, But I have tried with all my might; And this is all I have to say Therefore, I will quit today.—M. Levin Freshman (translating) “Haec in Galliam importanten.” Hike into Gaul its important.” 50 Paxton High School Reflector ,0, Athletic Department 0 Mens Sana In Corpore Sano’’ BASE BALL—1919 S. Johnson, C. Kollman. C. Ernst, Mgr.; G. Sallee, X. Johnson, E. Given, Ass't M-rr.: G. Schramm. M. Levin, E. Peterson. Tr.; L. Johnson, L. Sackett, E. Swanson, Cap;.: V. Mocre. F. Henry.—T Sheldon. R. Johnson, Mascots. Review of 1918 • t® Athletics In order to parallel the universal, of the veteran players returned. En-spirit of patriotism prevailing through- j thrsiasm was again around in favor c :t the country during the great war of resuming healthful sport. The ti e students and faculty of P. H. S. • student body with the earnest support decided it was their duty to assist of the faculty proceeded to organize the government in every way possible ! a baseball team. and athletics were eliminated for the i Erby Swanson, veteran backstop duration of the war. , was elected Captain and Charles Ernst At the close of hostilities, several as Student Manager Coach. A total Paxton High School Reflector 51 of twenty-five students reported for practice on the initial night but they gradually dwindled to the “Big Ten.” Had the boys shown half as much “pep” in coming to practice as the girls did in attending games the season would have proved a greater success. Steps were immediately taken by the management to finance the team. The athletic association was organized and a good membership was secured. With the assistance of the girls of P. H. S., whom we thank very heartily, who held a tag day, and Mr. Alger who gave an athletic benefit, six new uniforms were purchased. The cLy very kindly put the ground in shape to play upon and the first game was played with Rantoul which terminated to Paxton's glory, 8 to 3. The team played well together, considering that there are six new recruits. The out field is entirely new consisting of Sackett. Moore and N. Johnson, Jr. However, this trio work fine in the outer garden. The infield has three new players. Sallee at first base Schramm at third, and Kollman as backstop. The men play splendid ball for the experience they have had. The veterans consist of Ernst, pitcher; L. Johnson, second base; S. Johnson, short-stop, and Swanson, Captain-elect, ineligible because of recent bi-laws passed by State Athletic Board of Control. Erby has been showing his spirit by helping to develop the team into shape. With our team built around these veterans we believe we have a good and winning organization. In the following game with Rantoul, Paxton was victorious by a score of 8 to 3. It was an interesting game considering it the first of the season. The line-up was as follows; H R Po L. Sacket. c. f 1 2 1 S. Johnson, s. s 1 i 0 €. Ernst, p. 1 0 15 L. Johnson. 2b 1 1 N. Johnson, r. f 0 i V. Moore, 1. f 2 1 i G. (bailee, lb. 1 i 6 C. Kollman, c. 1 0 1 H. Turner. 3b. 3 2 0 14 8 27 H R Po I ee 3b 1 0 2 Webber, s. s. 0 0 2 Wallon, c. ... 0 0 4 Walkor, p. ... 0 0 7 E. Long, 2b. . 0 0 1 James, lb. ... l ; 0 7 Coon, 1. f. ... l 1 0 Parker, r. f. . o 0 0 N. Long, c. f.. 2 1 1 5 3 24 Two base hits—Turner. L. Johnson, S. Johnson. Base on balls—Ernst 2. Walker 3. Struck cut—Walker 6, Ernst 14. Time—1 hr., 45 min. Umpire—H. Stevens. The team received their new suits on Thursday and celebrated the occasion cn Friday by winning a pitchers’ duel from Urbana by a score of 5 to 4. A good crowd was present, who all testified that never a better game was enjoyed. It was necessary to play ten innings to decide the contest, in which Paxton brought in the winning run. R H Po A E L. Sackett. c. f .0 0 1 1 0 G. Sallee, lb. .0 1 13 0 ii S. Johnson, s. s .3 3 0 4 0 L. Johnson, 2 b. .0 2 3 2 1 X. Johnson, r f .0 0 0 0 1 C Kollman. c .0 1 13 2 0 V. Moore, 1. f .o 0 0 0 0 G. Schramm. 3b. .1 0 0 1 0 C. Ernst, p. . .1 2 0 3 0 R H Po A E Dallenburg, s. s .1 1 1 3 0 Campbell, 2b. ......... .0 0 1 2 0 Ma: ii. p. . .0 0 0 1 German, lb. .01 2 10 0 1 Burks, c. ... .0 0 12 0 1 Fiscus, r. f. .1 2 0 0 Rhodus. 3b. .0 0 2 1 0 Warmby, 1. f. .1 0 0 0 0 Ewolt, c. f. . .1 0 1 0 0 Strike cuts—Ernest 13. Martin 10. Two base hits—L. Johnson, S. John-con. Paxton High School Reflector 53 See us for your Commencement Presents DIAMONDS, BRACELET WATCHES, BOYS’ THIN MODEL WATCHES, RINGS, PINS, CHAINS, FOUNTAIN PENS, IVORY, ETC, Eversharp Pencils WITH THEIR NAME ON IT MAKE A NICE GIFT FOR A BOY OR GIRL. YOU CAN FIND WHAT YOU WANT HERE. BEN OVERSTREET. JEWELER PAXTON, ILL. GALLAGHER MUSIC HOUSE, Paxton Paxton Dry Goods Co. DRY GOODS AND WOMEN’S READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS The store that Sells Wooltex A Prompt Drug Store Service If you have ever wanted anything in a hurry from a drug store and have been disappointed, just forget such unpleasant occurrences and remember that our auto delivery is perfect. We are in a position to give you absolute satisfaction. No waiting cr wanting for drugs or drug-sicre articles. Phone your order to us and we will deliver promptly. Victor Lundberg, Druggist, Paxton 54 Paxton High School Reflector C. S. Schneider R. L. Schneider Law Offices of Schneider Schneider Paxton, III. Paxton Steam Laundry STATE MARKET STS. CLEAN WHITE WORK AND PROMPT SERVICE Phone 48, PAXTON FOR FIRST-CLASS WORK Malcom L. McQuiston PATRONIZE The ATTORNEY AT LAW Paxton, III. South End Barber Shop WHITCOMB, MOONS, MOORE Paxton, III. Samuel Ludlow Dr. E. E. Hester ATTORNEY AT LAW Paxton, III. Register Building Office Phone 38 Residence Phone 240 Paxton, III. Farmers Merchants State Bank H. E. DUFFIELD, Cashier Try Middlecoff Hotel Barber Shop FOR FIRST-CLASS WORK FRANK WYANT, Prop. North Market St. PAXTON Paxton, III. Paxton High School Reflector 55 “Ye Graduates'' Ask the folks at home to give you a Ford Car for a graduation present. Its as good as money in the bank Rimes Motoi Co. Paxton Hoopeston Giand Leadei Cruzen Nelson Merc. Co. Sanitary Barber Shop NORTH END SHOP AL. McCABE Dry Goods and Ladies’ Wearing Apparel Visit our little Paris Shop: MER1TE JEVELRY For Up-to-date Tailoring and Good Cleaning and Pressing, go to G. R. Swanson Opposite City Hall Paxton 56 Paxton High School Reflector C. S. CO. The Cash Store DODGE BROS. MOTOR CARS MARTIN EDDY, Agts. Phone 153 PAXTON 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 SEE B. RYBERG For First-Class Shoe Repairing. LOOK FOR THE RED BOOT PAXTON, ILL. W. T. BEATTY SHELF AND BUILDERS' HARDWARE A FULL LINE OF STOVES HARNESS AND HORSE FURNISHING GOODS TIRES AND AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES Paxton, III. Fr.:;‘.:n High School Reflector 57 GO TO THE Fred A. Smith Lumber o. TO GET YOUR “ Can’t Sag Gates ” The government has advised you to lay in your coal. USE = GAS—“= It’s clean and never fails you PAXTON GAS COMPANY Tires, Spokes, Rims saddle, frame, gear, brake, all are attended to here when your bicycle needs reaplrs. Send us the wheel no matter how little or much is the matter with it. If it’s repairable at all we can do the work. If w’e cannot fix it nobody can. OSCAR OLSON Paxton, III. Alger Cruzen Theatre Company Crystal and and , WESSLUND Majestic 1 heatres park 58 Paxton High School Reflector SHOES AND OXFORDS Campbell Swanson THE ARCADE HARSCH'S FURNITURE SHOP The Home of Qood Furniture G. T. HARSCH FUNERAL DIRECTOR Quality Service caff: Bakery Goods, Lunches, Etc. Students’ 30c Dinners a Specialty PAXTON, ILL,. nmin’o VICTROLAS I1U I U sJ PAXTON. ILL. We have anything you wish for a Do You Want the Best in PARTY LUNCH or the CHAFING DISH O. E. ARCHER Quality Grocer Phone 31 Paxton GROCERIES ? Buy Richelieu Pure Food Goods, the Best Money Can Buy. Sold only by The North End Grocery ’Phone 69 E. Sanstedt Member Westfield Grocers ’ League THE POINTS OF WEAR ARE ALL STRONGLY REINFORCED IN For Expert Shoe Repairing Wayne Knit Pony Stockings FOR CHILDREN Go to Caul Lind We carry many styles—school, romp and dress hosiery. E. F. Johnson PAXTON Up-to-date Machinery Practical Experience , Opposite City Hall Paxton Paxton High School Reflector 59 Our Ice Cream is a most delicious treat. Made of pure, rich cream, with natural fruit flavors, under sanitary conditions, it is a delight to those who eat it. Ae-qaint yourself with it. We will be pleased to send you a trial order. YOUR DEALER CAN SUPPLY WRIGHT’S Wright’s Ice Cream Co. When you need a drayman call for ’’Cappie Johnson He specializes in both long and short hauls PHONE 397, PAXTON Ray Benjamin ALL KINDS OF Fresh Meats SOUTH END MEAT MARKET Phone 36 PAXT 35 Years of Service in the Photographing profession has made me especially capable of attending to ycur needs in all kinds of portrait work. P. A. Rasmus Corner Studio PAXTON WHERE DO YOU GET MORE SERVICE FOR 5 CENTS THAN AT THE TELEPHONE CO.? ALL REPAIR WORK PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Central Telephone Telegraph Co. PAXTON, ILL. LUNDAHL’S SANITARY MARKET Choice Fresh and Salt Meats Phone 58 Paxton 60 Paxton High School Reflector 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 —— _ Attention Co-eds! Thi s is a list of the eligible young men of P. H. S. DEACON CARLSON FRITZ STILL CHARLEY MOSEY SKEET LAL LARRY HIENIE GRUB SALLEE HUTCH ERBIE KOLLY OLE TOR R V ANDY KULA N. G. J. SAM ■ 111 Paxton High School Reflector 6| Service Stamina Stability THAT THE OVERLAND MODEL 90 IS GIVING SERVICE IS SEEN IN THE THOUSANDS OF OVERLAND CARS IN USE TODAY. AN OVERLAND MODEL 90 CROSSING THE CONTINENT IN HIGH GEAR. SHOWS THE NECESSITY RESERVE POWER, SO ESSENTIAL TO GIVE STAMINA TO A CAR. THE RECORD OF THE OVERLANDS IN USE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME DEMONSTRATES THEIR STABILITY. Paxton Auto Implement Co. RAILROAD AVENUE PAXTON, ILL. Month 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 lor them. They are not expensive, being sold at 25c and 35c, and Me brush is built to fit the curvature of the teeth, thus cleaning them thoroughly. Stewazt DiugCompany 62 Paxton High School Reflector PAXTON, ILL. P. LARSON CO. M. D. E. Peterson, M. D. Over Stewart’s Drug Store Paxton, 111. C. G. A. Kjellstrand makes a specialty of Fine Coffee JOHN NEWMAN IhtiU'rtaluT DEALER IN Furniture Carpets PHONE 84 PAXTON. ILL. Have you ever tried on a Hart Schaff- DR. A. A. HANSON ner Marx waist-seam? Dentist Nitrous Oxide Administered Laurence Bldg. Phone 202 Then you haven’t any idea of how becoming they are; almost every man and young man looks good in them. They’re not just a fad, eitner: there’s tco good a reason for them; they give men the well set-up appearance, erect, full chested; narrow thru the waist. C -iTi-ht 1919 Hurt Schaffncx Marx Paxton High School Reflector 63 Dr. F. F. Newlin DENTIST Over Lundberg's Drug Store Paxton, III. Frank Lindley ATTORNEY AT LAW Commandery Bldg. Paxton, III. A COMPLETE LINE OF Richardson’s Stamped Goods Staple and practical articles essential to women’s and children’s wear and home decoration. J. G. Garnett Son PAXTON. ILL. W. C. Thompson Dealer in HARDWARE AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS PAXTON. ILL. Dr. Chas. E. Shine OTHER PRACTITIONER Phone, Office. 357 Res. 539 2R Laurence Bldg. Paxton, III. WHEN IN NEED OF ELECTRICAL REPAIR WORK AND SUPPLIES ---SEE--- George Fox Phone 351 PAXTON WHEN IN NEED OF A REFRESH. ING SMOKE, TRY A BACHELOR GIRL ALWAYS JUST A LITTLE IN THE LEAD WHEN IT A. C. WASCHER SONS COMES TO NIFTY CLOTH-ING AND SHOES. A. E. SANDBERG PAXTON’S ONE PRICE CLOTHIER Paxton, III. 64 Paxton High School Reflector 4 J Laurence G §ons ESTABLISHED 1875 Apparel for Ladies and Children House Furnishings Good Things to Eat! Paxton home Bakery Paxton State Bank Capital $100,000.00 w. J. Lateer, President O. J. Egnell, Cashier W. D. Rankin, Vice-President X. V. Lateer. Ass't Cashier We pay 3% interest on Savings Accounts, PAXTON, ILL. First National Bank Capital and Surplus, $120,000.00 Call and get a Home Bank and start saving G. J. Johnson Clyde Thompson Res. Phone 91 Res. Phone 127 Johnson Thompson LAND MERCHANTS Phone 17 PAXTON, ILLINOIS PHONE 125 PAXTON WlCKSTROM - CRUZEN Clothing Co. “77ie House of Quality” A MOST COMPLETE LINE OF YOUNG MEN’S CLOTHING AND FURNISH. INGS AT THE RIGHT PRICES. Newman Hardware Co. DISTRIBUTORS OF Spalding’s Complete Line of Athletic Goods PHONE NO. 3 PAXTON, ILL. Jackson’s Cash Grocery THE STUDENTS HEADQUARTERS FOR Eats MAKE THIS STORE YOUR STORE PAXTON, ILL. ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING GOOD Candy Shop of Coarse! PROMPT AUTO DELIVERY ANY PLACE AND ANY TIME PHONE 442