Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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24 Paxton Community High School Reflector OUR COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER William D. Saltiel, Assistant Corporation Council of the City of Chicago After careful consideration of commencement speakers available for the 1 axton Community High School graduating exercises, the board of education selected William D. Saltiel, Assistant Corporation Council of Chicago. Mr. Saltiel is “a busy lawyer, a leader ir civic and philonthropic work, city official and a popular lecturer on Redpath Chautauquas.” He is referred to as “tae official spokesman of the third largest city of the world,” and notwithstanding his many professional and official duties he is called upon to speak to thousands of people every week. His lectures are said to have a universal appeal, and that old and young are brought under the spell of his eloquence. The class feel that they have been ravoreo in the selection of such a man by the board cf education to give meaning and dignity to tile occasion of their graduation. The subject of Mr. Saltiel’s address will be, “The Challenge of Tomorrow.” ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Too Muck T - UJN EEN OUR WiRfltSS EXFEAT. BETWEEN CLASSE5 (touvDE«, »U6e, LTc} N tLS skin IN6 His Haiw. ‘T IS THE FASHION. OLE HEAVT HITTER HAS HAHE gUTM WlFEfc OFF Th( MAP. I PRONOUNCE TOC MAN AVP ivif f ONE of our CAGE EXTRA SPECIAL!' PH.S. HEARS Ml E 0 DING BELLS.

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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

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Paxton Community High School Reflector 25 iHiteraru anit burial fcimtts LITERARY WORK AT P. C. H. S. Realizirg me true worth of literary training, the students nave 'aken tin active irterest in this work for the last two years. There are two literary societies in I axton Community High School—the Athenaeum Society and the Plutonian Society. The societies are equalized in number at tne be-ginr.ng of each school year. New students are apportioned between the two societies by lot. The plan in the past has been for eaen society to give one entertainment and then for the two societies to meet in an annual contest. The quality of work done in the preliminary entertainments and in tiie annual contest has been remarkable. In most schools, literary work cannot compete with athletics, hut a Paxtor. Community High School the enthusiasm runs fully as high at the t me of tho inter-society contest as it does at the time of any of our most important athletic contests. The quality cf work done in the inter-society contest and the enthusiasm shown by tile school has been the subject of favorable comment by those who have witnessed the contests for the last two years. The two sides were exceptionally well represented in the contest ihi . year snd it seemed impossible to determine before hand which side would win. The program was made up of a debate, orations, serious readii gs, humorous readings, and piano solos. The debate counted three points and each of the others one point. This made it necessary for a society either to win all of the numbers except the debate cr to win the debate and at least one other number in order to be declared the winner. When the votes wore counted, it was found that the Athenaeums had won the debate and pianc solo, and that the Platonians had won the other numbers. This gave the Athenaeums four points and the Platonians three, and the silver loving cup was retained by the Athenaeum society. The Platonians have the consolation, however, that, while they were beaten in number of points won. their society received the greater number of judge's ballots. Counting by votes, the Athenaeums received six ar.d the Platonians nine. CONTEST PERSONALITIES Clara Shinker—Senior—Debater—Athenaeum. Clara hails from Ludlow, Illinois, and she certainly was an asset tc her society this year. She has a certain ease and calmness on the platform that few speakers possess. Ha .el Carlson—Senior—Debater—Platonian. Hazel is clear cut in both thought and statement, and is very forceful in delivery. Howard Hill—Junior—Debater—Athenaeum This young man is a natural horn debater. When he starts on a subject he neither thinks nor