Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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Phoebe Johnson Displaying Senior Dignity Platonian Literary Society; Junior Carnival, '23; G. A. C., '23; Freshman Girls Baseball. Phoebe is gracious and charming. What a wonderful teacher she'll be; She puts her whole soul into her work, And is all that a Senior should be. Gladys Hodam Waiting for the Interurban Platonian Literary Society; Glee Club, three years; Orchestra, four years. Better by far than gold or pearls. Is a cheery smile and a helping hand. That is why, of all the girls, Gladys is a priceless friend. Leroy Johnson Making others laugh (when they shouldn’t) Class President, '23; Orchestra, '24; Tennis, '22, 23; Baseball, 23; Platonian Literary Society. We Seniors are proud of our Johnsons; Leroy is one among many we claim. He s a wonderful friend in time of need; Freshmen or Seniors, he treats them the same. Viola Gylander Studying Athenaeum Society; Glee Club, 23; G. A. C., '23; “Old Fashioned Garden, ‘23; Junior Carnival, '23; Reflector Staff, '24. In every class of Seniors, There is one who makes the score. It is she who ranks the highest In our class of 24.

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Elmer Corbly French Senior Class President Platonian Society; Love Pirates of Hawaii; Boys Entertainment, '22; Junior Carnival, '23; Baseball, 21. '22, '23; Basketball, 22, '23; Football Captain, '22. '23. Doc holds high honors in our class, He's President, you know; Slow and easy is his pace. He does everything just so. Irma Morrison Scarlet Fever Senior Vice-President Platonian Society; G. A. C., '23; Class Treasurer, '23; Junior Carnival, '23; Reflector Staff, '24. If a friend you want so true. Surely you’ll say Irma will do; In Latin and chemistry her grades are so high. Faithful and loving she'll be for aye. Nina Mullinax Playing the Piano Senior Secretary Glee Club. 21; G. A. C.t '21; Follies of Fashion; Junior Carnival; Orchestra, '24. It is P. H. S. that claims her. This dear little Senior lass; She's a musician, designer, and a seamstress. And the Secretary of our class. Russell Johnson Grinning Senior Treasurer Platonian Society; Tennis, '22, '23; Basketball, '22, '23, '24; Football, 22, 23; Athletic Editor of Headlight, '23, '24. Onward to manhood now he goes. Yielding our nation a citizen true; Of sterling worth, as everyone knows, Through athletic career and grade cards, too.’’

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Ebba Tinberg Typing Athenaeum Society; Dinner at Six, 21; Sally, 22; Old Fashioned Garden. 23; Glee Club. '23; G. A. C„ 23. Oh, I m a very tiny lass, Altho 1 m in the Senior class, A business head and capable mind, The best 1 m sure that you could find. Martha Belle Dunnan Singing Athenaeum Society; Sally; Old Fashioned Garden; Glee Club 3 years; Orchestra 3 years; Junior Carnival; Follies of Fashion; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee. Do you long to hear a care-free laugh When you feel down-hearted and blue? Martha Belle, so sweet and shy, Can make the dark clouds shine anew. Peter Rasmussen Making Friends Athenaeum Society; Basketball, '21; Boys’ Entertainment, '21 ; Pandora’s Box, '21; Better English Play, ’21; F-ootball, ’23; Boys' Glee Club, '23, 24; Love Pirates of Hawaii, '23; Follies of Fashion, '23; Country Justice, 22; French Club, '23, '24. Now here s a lad whom you must meet, This stalwart young fellow called Danish Pete; He has a jolly handshake and friendly manner. You 11 also notice he’s prone to stammer. Pauline Given Worrying over speed tests Platonian Society; Glee Club, 21, '22, '23; G. A. C, '23; Junior Carnival; Reflector Staff, 24; French Club, '23. Quiet, industrious, demure. Is not all we say of her, Willing to lend a helping hand, Clever and quick to understand.