Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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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.

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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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Paxton Community High School Reflector She has attended the Paxton schools from the first grade through high school ard has been one of the most loyal members. Beda is a staunch Platonlan and, though she has not taken active part in the programs, except to sing in the Glee Club, she has been most loyal to her society. Her plans for the summer are indefinite. She may do office work, and she is planning to take a course in music this fall or to attend a business school. RACHEL KAREEN TWEET Rachel Kareen Tweet was born September 4th, 1903, in Champaign County. In 1918 she entered F. C. H. S. with the renowned class of ’22. During her high school career, science and Latin have been her favorite studies. Rachel is an Athenaeum and a member of the Athletic Association. She is undecided as to what she will do next year, but we feel tnat she will be successful in whatever she may attempt. BERTHA IRENE TURNER Have you heard the news? Yes it’s a girl. Arrived Thursday evening July 21, 1904, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turner, on West Patton St. The babe was christened.B ertha Irene. In 1918, Bertha decided to join her classmates in undertaking the duties of a Freshman. She is a member of the Platonian Literary Society, the Athletic Association and of the Girls’ Glee Club. “Bert” has taken a commercial course in high school, and, in a year or so, expects to receive further instruction in this line of work. INEZ THOMPSON What! A girl? Oh, joy- There arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. T.iompson on the 7th of August, 1904, Inez Jeanette Thompson. In 1918 Inez entered high school with the rest of the renowned Freshmen. She is a member of the Athenaeum Literary So iety, and Girls’ Glee Club, having laken part in various Glee Club numbers. Inez expects to remain at home a year and later take up teach ng. SHERMAN VAN OLSON Sheimar Van Olson was born June 14 1903, on a farm south of Paxton. When less than a year old his parents moved tc town. All of his education was received in the Paxton scnools. He has a muscular build which gave him the basis of his athletic ability. His athletic career started in his Sophomore year and extended irto his Senior year. He took a piominent part in both basketball and baseball. He was honored in his Junior and Serior years by being elected captain of the basketball squad. He is still undetermined as to what he will do in the future, but expects to take up some course in a higher institution of learning. DOROTHY VON BRETHORST Dorothy Marguerite vcn Brethorst—such a long name for a small Miss —daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. von Brethcrst, was born September 23. 1902. in Guthrie, Illinois. In 1920 she was welcomed as a Junior, and a member of the Athenaeum Literary Society in Paxtor high school. She has been very popular among her classmates. Dorothy has had special pals in P. H. S. her latest and now steadfast or e is Ruey Stanford. Dorothy has a very lovable disposition. She will make an excellent school “marm.” which work she intends to take up this fall.