Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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10 Paxton High School Reflector An ilntrniiurlimt So, anil An (Outline Nummary of tlir ijiatorg of the (Elass of 132U. A—'PREP PERIOD On a bright September morning, in the year of 1908, a group of small children skipped gaily along—they were going to school for the first time. At first, there was much excitement, for there were always new experiences coming into their lives. The newness soon wore off. however, and they began to watch for chances to play mischievous pranks. After they had at. tended school for some time, it became necessary for Mr. Bainum to use his authority. We are forced to smile when we think of Nobel Johnson being sent to the office for putting a wasp under Sylvia Funk's desk and of Maurlne Schneider and Florence Hanson being sent to the hall for some misbehavior. We enjoyed ourselves very much in those days. They were Days of Real Sport —days, never to be forgotten. Time flies fast, and almost too quickly; for, some of us had finished our eight years of grammar work and were ready for high school—ere we were aware. B—HIGH SCHOOL PERIOD I— High School Discovered. (1) —High School was discovered by 72 Freshmen. (2) —Date. (a)—Monday morning. Sept. 19H3. II— Struggles and Causes. (1) —Upper classmen jealous. (2) —Freshmen refusing to submit to having their hair cut. (a)—Result. 1.—Loss of some hair, but Freshmen victorious. III— Aims of Class of ’20. (1) —To become worthy citizens. (2) —To become active in Social World. (3) —To maintain the high standard of P. H. S. IV— Election for Freshman Year. (1) —President—Vernon Moore. (2) —Vice-President—Maurine Schneider. (3) —Secretary and Treasurer—Mary Holderman. (4) —Advisers—Mr. Berg and Miss V. McClure. V— Weenie Roast. (1) —Motive—Pleasure of Freshmen. (2) —Place—Brunton’s timber. (3) —Result—A very enjoyable time. VI— Greatest Difficulty. (1)—Ignore taunts of upper classmen.

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('liarIrs Jenscn- “Sloir and ra.su wins I hr race. I ran In land— “ llis life teas gentle am! tlir rlaments So mixed in him, flail Nature might stand P And sail to all I hr world, ‘ This is a man.' Florence Hear— “I strove with none, for none ire re north my strife Nature I loved, and next to Nature Art.' Lau rence Saekett— “Imnf h and the world lanyhs with yon. ''ranees Culver— “A little learniny is a dangerous thing; Drink deep or taste not the Pierian Spring. Nobel (I. Johnson— “Hope springs eternal in the human breast Man never is, but always to be blest ’ A fjnes liar ties— “Learning by study must be icon 'Tiras ne’er entailed from son to son. Vernon Moore— “ Behold the child by nature’s kindly lair. Pleased with a ratlin, tickled with a straw. Ruby Weberg— “Her whose gentle will has ehangnd his fate and made his life a perfumed altar flame.” Catharine Thompson— “And sure the Eternal Master found IIis single talent well employ’d.” Pauline Berquist— “Infinite work! which doth so far extend That none can study it to any end. Maurice Levin— “One whose fires True genius kindles and fair Fame in-spi res. ’ ’ Mam ie Prest in— “ What more felicity can fall to creature Than to enjoy delight with liberty.

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Paxton High School Reflector VII— Greatest Events. (1) —Enlistment of Mr. Berg. (2) —Gained 4 credits. VIII— Sophomore Election. (1) —President—Nobel Johnson. (2) —Vice-President—Catharine Thompson. (3) —'Secretary and Treasurer—Frances Culver. (4) —Advisers—Miss V. McClure and Miss Crawford. IX— Social Events. (1)—Picnic in Pells Park. (a) —Eats—Pumpkin pie, apples and marshmallows. (b) —Results—All tired the next day. X— Greatest Difficulty. (1)—Refrain from cutting Freshies’ hair. (a)—Not altogether successful. XI— Greatest Events. (1) —Our new principal—Mr. Thatcher. (a)—Our love of fun evident in his assembly period. (2) —Gain 4 more credits. XII— Election for Junior Year. (1) —President—Catharine Thompson. (2) —Vice-President—Lawrence Sackett. (3) —Secretary and Treasurer—Florence Bear. (4) —Advisers—Miss Crawford and Miss Hanson. XIII— Social Events. (1)—Junior-Senior Lawn Fete. (a) —Place—Frances Culver’s lawn. (b) —Result—Grand and glorious time. XIV— Greatest Difficulty. (1)—To keep from mimicking the dignified Seniors. XV— Greatest Events. (1) —‘French I.’s breakfast in the woods. (2) —Place. (a»—Anywhere between Paxton and Potomac. (3) —'Results. (a) —'Parents notified. (b) —Wrath of O.J.B. upon heads of picnicers. (c) —Had to take Finals. (4) —Gained 4 more credits and became “Seniors.” XVI— Senior Election. (1) —President—Dean Ireland. (2) —Vice-President—Genevieve Carlsten. (3) —Secretary and Treasurer—Mamie Prestin. (4) —Advisers—Mr. Bainum and Miss M. McClure. XVII— Social Events. (1)—Weenie Roast at Horner's timber.