Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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He's living high class on the money he’s made. Another class member I see at this time— Bang's chauffeur. Bob Moffett, he’s right in his prime. Florence Lindquist it seems is quite far away. She's the wife of some man, just who 1 can t say. Martha Belle is an actress; say, boy, she's some star. With Emily a pianist, who’s way above par. In a nice little tea-shop on Broadway I see Arline and Rachel—it’s called Busy Bee. As an author of fiction, Viola, whose name Is listed with those who have won great fame. A sturdy lad with a well-trained mind, Walter Swanson to farming his life has resigned. Frank Platt is a banker, who has lots of money; If he doesn't die rich, it'll be kind’a funny. A teacher of science, I see Pauline G., Her puDils are noted for their ability. Nona Gardner and Marion are hairdressers, who Have such a great business, spare minutes are few. Arnold Carlsten is lost and cannot be found— More’n likely he's dead, buried deep in the ground. And that is the last of this wonderful class, With the fates of each boy and each little lass. —Arnold Carlsten. I WANT TO BE A SENIOR I want to be a Senior And with the Seniors sfand; With an eversharp behind my ear And a notebook in my hand. I wouldn’t be a Junior handy. For at all the gamrs they must sell candy. I wouldn’t be an emperor For all the wealth twould bring; 1 wouldn’t be an angel. For angels have to sing. I d rather be a Senior And never do a thing. —Marie Brown. —PAfJE TWENTY-FIVE-

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We, the Senior Class of 1924, in thirty-nine distinct and individual parts, being about to pass out of this sphere of education, in full possession of a well-trained memory, a human understanding and complete and sound mind, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, which in form and contents is as follows: Section 1. We give and bequeath to our faculty, who have been our loved instructors through a sweet and unbroken succession of restful nights and peaceful dreams, our heartfelt gratitude and thanks. No longer need they worry over the startling and amazing knowledge that we have furnished them on our examination papers. We trust that the faculty will feel, hereafter, at will to use these bits of wisdom and enlightenment as they wish, for the benefit of humanity and civilization. Section 11. We give and bequeath to our principal, Mr. J. J. Swinney, and superintendent, Mr. R. L. Spires, our most sincere, undivided affection, respect and heartiest gratitude. Section 111. We give to the Freshmen our good sense, knowledge and unerring judgment in all school affairs. We also wish to give a little advice: Always follow the straight and narrow path and have a little enjoyment with it, as the class of 24 has done, and we are sure it will lead you to glory. Section IV. To the Sophomore Class, we bequeath our wonderful ability and skill in selling tickets for all entertainments and especially for movies. Section V. To the Junior Class we give, since they are next year s Seniors, our dignity, and by all means our social ability. Section VI. We, the Senior Class of '24, do give and bequeath the following pet characteristics of our class to those whom we think will be most benefited by them. 1. Irma Morrison, her fare for trips between Clarence and Paxton on the Nickel Plate, to anyone needing funds. 2. Robert Benjamin, his longitude to Wayne Morris. 3. Pauline Given, her giving spirit to Mildred Kelsheimer. 4. Robert Moffett, his ability to syncopate the saxophone to Edgar Rulison. 5. Frank Platt, his quiet disposition to Norman Swanson. 6. Doc Corbly, his information concerning the advantage of a five-year H. S. course to Frances Lindley. 7. Mildred Kirkpatrick, her artistic kick to Mabelle Frette. 8. Zetta Jones, her secret how to obtain a graceful walk to Nita Morris. 9. Russell Johnson, his athletic ability to Grant Tinberg. 1 0. Marion Piele, her freckles to the girls of the Sophomore Class. 1 1. Myrtle Stange, her quiet modesty to Wendell Cornell. —PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN—