Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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28 Paxton Community High School Reflector ATHENAEUM PROGRAM, DEC. 22, 1921. Yes, the time has come again for a display of P. C. H. S. literary talent, and it has fallen to the lot of the Athenaeum Society to give the first entertainment. Of course this must be preceded by the annual excitement of membership by lot. All the Freshmen and newcomers wait in breathless suspense while the committee count—“Athenaeum, Paltonian, Athenaeum, Platonian,” tirelessly thru the long list. The Athenaeums were well pleased with their new members and soon the program numbers were selected and under way. Clara Shinker, Howard Hill, Grace Larson, and Francis Henry were our debaters. The question for debate was, “Resolved. That all European war debts incurred during the World War should be canceled.” No more enthusiasm could have been shown had H been the final contest, and everyone was anxious for the deci-sion. A humorous reading entitled, “Because She Loved Him So.” by Rachel Thompson, made everyone glad they had come. Kathryn Dunnan gave the well known “Birds Christmas Coral” in her ever pleasing manner. A musical play entitled, “Sally,” completed the program. The firs scene was laid in an alley, and the ycungs.'eis looked like real ruffians .n their slum attire. The second—a studio scene—was a striking contrast to the first, attractively dressed girls and young men taking the place of the rurfians. The audience gave evidence by their hearty response that this number was highly entertaining. JUNIOR-SENIOR PARTY “There is nothing new under the sun.” Yet, the old is sometime3 so rejuvenated and adorned with painstaking care, that one would scarcely recognize the new as the old. Many, many years ago, the custom was inaugurated of an annual “Junior-Senior”—a farewell to the out-going class from those who would succeed them in Senior dignity. Sometimes this has been an elaborate, formal banquet; and at others, it has taken the form of a simple picnic supper. To the class of ’23 belongs the distinction of having produced, in a combination of these all, a new type of Junior-Senior function. When, at the daintiest of banquets the feast of reason and flow cf soul” is set fourth at apprapriate intervals, and the while is flavored and spiced by a clever and amusing entertainment, nothing is left to be desired. Miss Frances Watts, the Junior president, received the Seniors with clever and witty words, yet—strange to confess—many found their eyes wet at thought of parting, when she welcomed those who “come to banquet with us.” The response was made by Paul Nelson, as representative of the Senior class. Mr. Cunningham entertained those present with a short speech which was very pleasing, except, prehaps, in certain “cases.” Two very appropriate vocal numbers, “Maytime,” and “In Lilac Time, were presented by Miss Kathleen Kerns. Miss Kerns has been our recognized leader

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27 Paxton Community High School Reflector Standing—Sidney Johnscn, Paul Nelson. Sitting—Hazel Carlscn. Emily Jchnson, Mary Carson, Arlene Carloten. He has three more years to win for his society and for P. H. S. Arlene Carlsten—Sophomore—Serious Reading—Platonian. Arleno has a splenuid voice. She gives readings like an ar.isi. Evelyn Swanson—Senior—Serious Reading—Athenaeum. This young lady has a very pleasing and graceful manner on the stage. Her iterpreta-tion is excellent. Evelyn Pierce—Senior—Humorous Reading—Athenaeum. One would naturally suppose that Evelyn would be the one to give the humorous reading. She was up against a veteran speaker, but gave a good account of herseif nevertheless. Emily Johnson—Senior—Humorous Reading—Platonian. Emily won the serious reading for her society last year and the humorous reading this year. She does one kind of reading just as well as the other.

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29 Paxton Community High School Reflector in all the musical numbers of this year’s programs, and we all consider it a real treat when she consents to sing for us. The first part of the evening's program was completed by a talk by our retiring Superintendent, O. J. Ba'.num. Mr. Bainum's theme was of that subject, which, for more than a quarter of a century, has been, “The Top of the World to him education in its real sense and the true mission of the school. Mr. Bainum has been our leader and instructor, but more than this he is an example and loyal friend to each of us. Long after other things are forgotten, his summons to “service, sacrifice and love” will be remembered. The second part of the evening’s entertainment was in a lighter vein —“Love Pirates of Hawaii.” a short operetta. Each part was well taken, and the solo parts were especially good. Under the direction of the class advisors, Miss Baker and Miss Gracen, assisted by Miss Kerns, the whole performance had been carefully staged, and the chorus parts were artistiti-cally arranged. The decorations were in rose and silver, in honor of the Senior Class. Each feature of the evening was so appropriate and pleasing that this year's “Jur.iorSenicr” is unanimously declared a true success. SENIOR CLASS OPERETTA—“PATRICIA” On Friday evening. May 19, 1922, the Senior class presented the• annual entertainment at the Coliseum. This year instead of a play or a varied Class Night” program, an operetta— Patricia”—was chosen for this occasion. In spite cT the fact that the time for preparation had been very short, under the able direction of Miss Ruth Duntley as faculty advisor of the class, assisted by Miss Kathleen Kerns, Miss Helen Geyer and with Mr. E. L. Pierce as accompanist; the entertainment was one of unusual interest and reflected much credit to all the participants. Cast Of Characters Jimmy Ixtvitt....................... Margaret Winthrop, Jimmy’s fiancee Bobby Neal, in love with Jean....... Jean Warrington..................... Nancy I ee. Jean's guest............ Percy Chesterton, the poet.......... Dick Franklin....................... Reginald Montgomery................. Patricia. Miss Incognito............ Mrs. Montgomery, the chaperon....... Cy Simpkins, just a native.......... Jane, a milkmaid.................... t hiqu.ta QypSy Fortune Tellers.... Roxane Warren Miles ....................... Choruses............................ ...........Paul Nelson ..........Emily Johnson ........Edmund Ludlow .... Kathryn Jane Dunnan ..........Evelyn Pierce ...........Herbert Gee .........Sherman Olson ............Ray Corbly .......Evelyn Swanson ...........Grace Larson ...........Donald Kirk .......Gertrude Pollock y Earlene Nees ) Catherine Lachenmyer ..........Francis Henry .....Gypsies, Milkmaids