Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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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

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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.

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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, (?????)