Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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Paxton Community High School Reflector 21 Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5 Item G Item 7 Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5 Item G Item 7 Item 8 Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5 Item 6 SECTION III I, Emeline Kollman, do bequeath my quietness to Maurice Johnson. I, Teddy Lind, leave my meek voice to Peter Rasmussen. I, Herbert Gee, do leave my ability to blush, to “Bud Stites. SECTION IV I, Omie O'Neal, leave my giggeling habit to Lillian Kroon. I. Rachel Tweet, bequeath my neatness to Florence Lindquist. I, 4 Dick44 Corbly, do leave to Stanley Moffett my studious habits. I, Sherman Olson, do leave my interest in “Gardening to Howard Hill. I, Elizabeth Patton, bequeath my speed to Raymond Behrens. I, Lovawn Burkard, do leave my “ear puffs” (left me last year) to Frances Glad. I, Grace Larson. do bequeath by interest in “Drug Stores44 to any blonde for competition. SECTION V I, Dorothy Van Brethorst, leave my Poetic ability to any aspiring Junior, 1, Beda Tinberg, do leave my industrious habits to Raymond Johnson. I, Francis Henry, leave my perseverance in baseball to those wno, in the future, will make our team. I, Elizabeth McDevitt, leave my gift of talking to Anna Dale. 1, Clarence Lundeen. leave my knowledge in chemistry to “Bob” Moffett. I. Hazel Carlson, do will my powerful speaking voice to Mabel Pretty. I, Vivian Gentry, do leave my scholarship to the best applicant. We, Irene Strayer and Lydia Brenner, do leave our quietness and good attention in class to Walt Nordgren and Harold Swenson. SECTION VI I. Inez Thompson, bequeath my poise to those who need it. I, Pearl Nicewander, do leave my place among the boys to whomever may be capable of taking care of so many at a time. I, Emily Johnson, bequeath my self-confidence to Goldie Carlson. I. Emeline Kollman, bequeath my powder puff to “Shorty44 Pierce. We, Bertha Turner. Lillian Gee and Florence Pretty, do leave our quietness to “Chubby44 Holly. Ed. Bailey and George Wymer. I. Clara Shinker, will my debating power to Marie Parsons. In Witness Whereof. We hereunto subscribe our name and cause this instrument to be attested at Paxton, Illinois, this second day of June, A. D. 1922. SENIORS OF Cl ASS 1922.

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Paxton Community High School Reflector 23 BACCALAUREATE SERVICES By a unanimous vote of the class of 1922, Reverend Oscar Purn, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran Church, was chosen to preach the baccalaureate sermon. The service was held Sunday evening, May 21st in the commodious building of that religious organization. Reverend Purn selected as a setting for his theme and address, parts of the fourth Chapter of Nehemiah, concerning the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. The theme, as developed, proved to be an inspiring ‘ Call for Recruits for Reconstruction work.” The following brief outline will give some impression of the thought movement and content of the address: Introduction The satisfaction and joy of work already accomplished. The seriousness and import of future duties and responsibilities.—The purpose of your calling, a benefit to others, a blessing to your associate.}, a wholesome influence to the community and a power to our nation, and a benediction upon the world.—The rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem a necessity fer protection.—The wall of defense of our nation is education based on Christian religion.—To take part in the work of rebuilding this wall you must show forth the same qualities of the people in our text. Body of the Address I. The first quality is PRAYERFULNESS. In this prayer include thanks for mercies received, and a confession of sins for opportunities neglected. II. WATCHFULNESS. “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” Watcn like a faithful sentinel the enemies that would hinder your progress Stick to your post in the face of an ever active enemy! III. WILLINGNESS TO WORK. To work is an honor. It is ennobling. But it must be done for a good purpose. The work of reconstruction must benefit a whole people. IV. DEFENDING OUR WORK—FIGHTING. Our own life is a tight between good and evil. Enlist as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Put on the whole armour of God. Make a telling blow for righteousness in your own community. V. HELPFULNESS OR SYMPATHY. This means a spirit of UNITY and LOVE. “We are separated.” The graduates are separated after th lr graduation, but the high ideals, for which their school has stood, bind them together. “Wherever” they are they should let these high motives control them. The country calls for real constructive workers. Have you heard the call? Your school has equipped you for the work, God will give you the willingness to work. Conclusion The conclusion was an eloquent and powerful exhortation to be faithful in all things. Beautiful music was furnished by the large choir of the Lutheran church, and contributed greatly to the impressiveness of the services