Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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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.

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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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16 Paxton Community High School Reflector EVELYN PIERCE Slam- Bang! Little “Eve Pierce” has arrived on the scene, this first day of March, with her pep and push. Of all the titles to be earned in our P. C. H. S. that one longed for, hoped for, and aspired to by each little Freshman is hers—“The peppiest girl in school.” Evelyn has for four years been the high school cheer leader. She is a recognized leader in all the “pep meetings.” and has taken part in many of the Athenaeum Literary Society programs, of which organization she ie an active member. Among her many other duties, Evelyn is authority on all “heart affairs” (just ask anyone.) Evelyn’s future may be in any one of several lines ot work. GERTRUDE POLLOCK Gertrude Pollock was born at Paxton. Illinois on August 14, 1904. She has been an active student throughout the four years. She is a member of the Platonian Literary Society. “Trude” took part in a play in ner Junior year, and was a member of the high school orchestra. She expects to enter college next year. CLARA SHINKER Is It a boy or girl? A girl, of course. How much does she weigh? What are you going to name her? Clara Mae. The arrival of Clara Mae Shinker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Shinker. was thus announced in the town of Ludlow on January 12, 1904. Paxton high school received her as a Junior—peppy as the rest of the class. It was during her Senior year that she took an active part in literary work—debating in the Athenaeum literary entertainment on the winning side, and in the literary contest, again on the winning side. Clara will teach next year and will, in the near future, take a physical training course in preparation for a career as a physical training instructor in some good school. IRENE STRAYER Irene Florence Strayer. another one of our promising Seniors, wae born November 10, 1903, at LeRoy, Illinois. She attended school there for several years and then entered the Paxton school. During her Freshman year her parents moved to Buckley, Illinois, but owing to the high standing of P. H. S.. she took up her studies here. She is a member of the Athenaeum Literary Society. She has not fully decided what she will do next year. RUEY STANFORD On the morning of November 10. 1902, at Clay City, Illinois, was announced the birth of Ruey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones Stanford. At the age of six, she began her school career and attended both rural and city school in and near Clay City. She was a member of the Girls’ basketball team, and is a loyal Platonian. Ruey has taken a teachers’ course and is intending to teach. We do not know for how long, as she seems to be quite interested in traveling (especially on the waters.) EVELYN SWANSON Eleven times charming and attractive is this popular member of our Senior class. Eleven? Yes, eleventh month, eleventh day, eleventh hour, in the year 1904, brought Evelyn Elizabeth Swanson to us. For eleven years she has worked and played with us and quite won all our hearts. Confidentially this latter is just naturally “in her line.” The Athenaeums claim her as a loyal member, a participant in all their plays and in the contest of ’22. As to her future, Evelyn cannot decide. Many ways to happiness are open to one of her personality. BEDA TINBERG Another one of the jolly Seniors, was born in Paxton, June 29. 1903.