Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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% 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.”

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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

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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