Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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14 Paxton Community High School Reflector when Emily Victoria took up her residence with them, near Rantoul, April 2, 1904. She entered P. H. S. as a Freshman. Among her many talents is her poetic ability. She was the author of our Junior “Better English play, which has become known in other towns than Paxton. The Platonian Society claimed Emily as a member, and she has taken active part in the plays and contests of that organization. She also served as vice-president of that society last year. Emily has pursued a course in language, and intends to teach next year. EM ELI N E KOLLMAN Emeline Kollman, better known as “Kolly.” comes from Washington, Illinois, where she was borr. August 1C, 1904. Emeline entered high school in 1918, and has pursued a general course of study—Literature and Science being her subjects of major interest. She is a member of the Platonian Literary Society, the Girls’ Glee Club and the Athletic Association. Emeline will attend the Illinois State Normal University this summer, but is undecided as to her future vocation. CATHERINE LACHENMYER We have always considered June the month of roses, and one of the rarest of these appeared at the Lachenmyer home June 14, 1903, at Champaign. Catherine attended the grade schools of her native city, but has spent all her high school life with us. She is a member of the Platonian Literary Society, and this year she has held the ofTice of vice-president. She has always taken an active part in school entertainments, especially in musical numbers. GRACE LARSON Though the 22nd of November, 1903, may have been a bleak and lonely day, yet within was a bright ray of sunshine, for Grace had come to bless the Larson family. During her four years in P. H. S. she has pursued a rather varied course, but her splendid grades show that she made a success of whatever study she undertook. Grace is a staunch Athenaeum and proved that she had ability to speak as well as think, when she participated in her society’s debate this year. This slender little lady i6 envied for her sweet disposition and lovely blond hair. As to her future, she has decided to attend college next year. THEODORE LIND Theodore Lind or “Teddy,” as he is better known, has spent all his days with us since he “arrived on November 7, 1904. Commercial work nas occupied hi? attention through Teddy's four years of high school. There is an old saying to the effect that “fat people are always the jolliest. and Teddy's happy, good nature and optimism show him to be no exception to this rule. EDMUND LUDLOW We could scarcely imagine this dignified Senior prattling through the years of childhood, and yet it is recorded that a mid-summer day in 1902, marks his birthday. Ed. is our chemistry shark and delights in the preparation oi strange compounds with peculiar odors. As to societies, he is a staunch Athenaeum, and has proved himself a convincing speaker, both in inner society and contest debates. When participating in plays he usually is given the role of the “handsome dark hero.” Ed. doesn’t believe in contrasts (!); being perfectly sure of the characteristics of his own type he takes no chances with the blond beauty of the opposite sex. Sometime in the future he hopes to be a mechanical engineer. CLARENCE EDWARD LUNDEEN Clarence Edward Lundeen was born on the eleventh day of April, 1904. He attended the grades of the Paxton schools and entered high scnool in the fall of 1917. Clarence is our electrical and radio enthusiast, and has

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Paxton Community High School Reflector 13 FLORENCE FRETTY Florence Fretty was born eight miles southwest of Faxton, an the (Jth of November, 1902. In the fall of 1918, she entered Paxton high school, where she has pursued a teachers’ course. Sue is a member of the Athenaeum society. Girls’ Glee Club and the Athletic Association. Having successfully passed the teachers’ “exams.” she expects to teach next fall. LILLIAN GEE. Esther Lillian Gee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gee, first saw the light of day on November 2, 1905, in St. Paul, Minnesota. After living there only a short time, her parents moved to Texas, where Lillian entered the grade school. In 1918 Lillian became a member cf our Freshman class as a Platonian. Lillian has done splendid work in high school, has participated in on literary contest as a violinist, and has been a very prominent member cf the high school orchestra. Lillian will probably stay at home with her parents during the coming year, as she is now too young to teach school, but the following year she expects to w’rite teachers’ exams, and if possible teach somewhere in Ford County. HERBERT GEE Another one of our brilliant classmates, Herbert Gee, first saw the light of day on January 12, 1903. in Sibley, Iowa. No one knew that fate would bring him to Paxton to graduate with the illustrious class of 1922. He moved to Calallen, Texas, and there received his grade school education. In 1918. he came to Paxton and joined our Freshman class. He has taken a general course during his high school career. He is able to graduate with only three ar.d one half years of high school work. In baseball, he is a second “Babe Ruth.” and “Babe Ruth” should feel flattered by the comparison. iig n’.urs for the future are indefinite, but we are sure that he will be successful in all that he attempts. VIVIAN GENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Jame Gentry, of Paxton, became the fond parents of a baby girl. Vivian Estella, on September 31, 1904. In September, 1918, she entered high school here as a studious Freshman and member of the Platon, ian Literary Society. Her specialty has been never to get a grade below ninety. Next year she expects to take a business course in some college. Vivian will doubtless become an excellent private secretary with her business-like personality. HELEN JOHNSON Helen Johnson was born February 28, 1905, in Ludlow. Illinois. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson. Helen attended the grade schools of Ludlow and the first two years of high school. In her Junior year she came to Paxton, and has been with us ever since. She has been a good student and does her work well. She is one of our experts on the typewriter, and has been taking a commercial course. Next year she is planning to complete her commercial course at some business college and become a full fledged stenographer. FRANCIS HENRY Francis Henry comes to us from Champaign County, where he was born on February 19, 1905. After attending a Ford County rural school, east of Paxton. Francis entered Paxton high school four years ago. He is a member of the Athenaeum Literary Society and tcck part in a debate in the year. ’22. Aside from the regular school work, baseball has been Francis’ chief interest. His faithfulness in everything which he undertakes has made him a favorite with his instructors. EMILY VICTORIA JOHNSON Another good “April Fool” joke was played on the Johnson family

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Paxton Community High School Reflector shown much skill along this line. “Canine” is undecided as to what he is going to do next year, but his intention for the future is to continue with electrical work. MARY ELIZABETH McDEVITT Mary Elizabeth McDevitt was born April 23, 1904, at Loda. Illinois. She entered P. H. S. four years ago with our class. Betty” is a member of the Platonian Literary Society and has taken active part in several of the entertainments. She is a member of the Athletic Association, and was an enthusiastic participant in the Girls’ basketball team last year. She has pursued a Latin course, having taken it four years. “Leave it to Betty” for constructions. Elizabeth has not fully decided as to whether she will enter some higher institution next fall, but if so, it will probably be at Wesleyan University. PAUL STANLEY NELSON Paul Stanley Nelson was born November 19th, 1904. His first three school years were spent in Chicago, coming to Paxton in his fourth year and he has been with us ever since. “Paulle” is a member of the Platonian Literary Society, being chosen as its president this year. He has taken a prominent part being in two debates and giving one oration. Paul is something of an athlete, having played on the basketball team for two years. He is our prominent class president. “Paulie” is undecided as to his future, but he will probably take up a course in engineering at some university. EARLENE NEES Who? Earlene Nees. When? March 22, 1904. Where? Greenup, Illinois. Education? First and second grades in rural schools. Remainder of grad s and first year high school at Ludlow Public School. Second, third, and fourth year at Paxton high school, as an thenaeum. Highest ambition? Successful teacher. Future? Course at university. OMIE O’NEAL Omie O’Neal, one of the “bobs” of our class, was born October 4, 1903, In Ellsworth. Illinois. She entered Paxton public school in the third grade ard has been loyal to the class ever since. Omie has taken a course in stenography. She Is a member of the Platonian Literary Society and took part in the play given in her Junior year. Omie is undecided what she will do next year, but will probably do stenographic work this summer. PEARL MARIE NICEWANDER Pearl Marie Nicewander, one of Paxton high school’s most popular young ladies, first saw light on Mr. Frank Nicewander’s farm, six miles noi til west cf Loda on March 3, 1904. She received her grammar school tra'mng at Victor school, near her home. In the fall of 1918, she entered Loda high school, remaining there two years. Her parents then moved tc Paxton, and Pearl entered Paxton high school as a Junior. ELIZABETH PATTON All Legionler. Indiana, resounded with a whoop when Elizabeth announced her arrival into the Patton family, March 22, 1904. Althougn Billy” has grown to be a dignified (?) Senior, this characteristic trait still remains. If you don’t believe it, just ask anyone who was present at the tournament. For several years she resided cn a farm near Loda, and attended the Loda high school one year. However, she proved too good a sort for Loda. and decided that we needed her here, so she joined us when a Sophcniore. She handles a typewriter just like she handles her Paige, with dexterity and speed. She is a Platonian and proud of it! As to her future she is planning on attending Gem City Business College, at Quincy, where she will continue her commercial work.