Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1926 volume:

SS2 o o TO THE PAXTON WOMAN’S CLUB AND BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PAXTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Whcse interests in students of P. C. H. S. have been a source of inspiration; whose artistic tastes, gifts of time and mcney, have been and are the tireless servants of our school—to its strengthening and beautifying—we, the class of nineteen hundred twenty-six, dedicate this book. •viL'ii'; Mosai? “OUR NEW HOME OF LEARNING” To P. C. H. S., our Home of Learning, we owe the knowledge that we have thus attained during our Senior year. Old in spirit but new in structure, our home has afforded us pleasure and stimulated learning by surrounding us with all the beauty of effective architecture. To the Board of Education, through whose kind and gratuitous efforts the erection of this building has been made possible, we owe our sincerest gratitude. The building and equipment has been made complete in every detail by generous gifts of various townspeople and civic organizations. One of the most outstanding and appreciated of the gifts is the magnificent stage curtain, presented by the Paxton Woman's Club. The convenience of the over-head colored lights was made possible by the Athletic Association. On the second floor corridor is situated a large trophy case bequeathed by the class of '25. The case already contains numerous athletic and literary trophies, won by faithful students of P. C. H. S. Another gift which the students cherish is a framed copy of George Washington's Prayer at Valley Forge, presented by Dr. S. M. Wylie. Aside from the various statues and pictures transferred from the old building, there are some additional articles, bought by the Student Body this year. These include large, framed portraits of Lincoln and Washington, which adorn the front wall of the study hall, and a grand piano, purchased for use in the Auditorium. The Men's Chorus also donated a substantial amount towards the piano. The whole building is in itself an inspiration for work and pleasure to every student. Let us hope that each one may appreciate and make worthy the use of this Home of Education during his years of profit-seeking within its walls. Pane Seven ADMINISTRATION CLASSES STUDENT GOVERNMENT IN P. C. H. S. Student Government was this year introduced in the high school for the first time. It was somewhat of an experiment at first, but has proved to be quite a success. Each student in the high school is a member of the Student Association.” The Association is divided into the four Class Assemblies. The “Student Council,” possessing a combination of executive and legislative powers, consists of the president, Otis McQuiston; vice-president. Frances Wylie: secretary, Helen Newman; two representatives from each Class Assembly, namely: Senior, Vernette Larson, Raymond King: Junior. Dora Ireland, Marvin McHaley; Sophomore, Mildred Pierce, William Martin; Freshman, Alice Newman, Horace Shaw; and the advisor, Mr. Swinney. The Student Council should be considered by the students as an advisory body and not a police force. We have been working all year to create this spirit in the high school, and we believe that we have succeeded. The students should be complimented on their splendid co-operation with the members of the Council. —Helen Newman. Nine FACULTY REVIEW Tis of the faculty I shall write A few words and some more; I hope they all will like it And surely not get sore. Mr. Spires, of course, the head of the school. Teaches Civics, and if we’d retain Only half that he talks about. Some place in Congress we’d gain. Mr. Swinney teaches and many things more. But with Columbus he'd never compare, For generally in all his lectures He wants the world fair and square. Miss Kerns for three years was with us. She returned in the fourth much the same As English and Latin magister, But Alas! she had changed her name. Miss Gracen is a very calm little dame Whom if you hear 'round the door. You better sit down wherever you are. Or else you’ll stand on the floor. Miss Sharp instructs in verse and prose While she keeps our eyes in rotation. She wants us to think and to learn While she adjusts the ventilation. There is one who teaches in Science I’ve heard is indeed very nice; I 11 tell you she is Miss Teeters, And I think she has wonderful eyes. Mr. Garnett is the friend of experiments. And with his many problems our life Is forever pestered and tried. But don't blame him (for it’s married life.) Page Ten Miss Koch, tho' the dwarf of them all. Teaches French and English in school. But otherwise riding in a Jewett She enjoys herself and keeps cool. A perfect Math, teacher is Miss Hammond, For from your pleasures she subtracts; She di ides your attentions and multiplies zeros, But 1 hope to your mind she attracts. Miss Hi is our famous explorer. Who travels east, west, north, and south; Probably if she'd stay in one place We d have to know less, I don't doubt. Mrs. Toon teaches how to fix meals To our future housewives, if you please; For fine eats and attractive tables Are essential to appease. If you hear a person hammering Down in a room on first floor. Look in and you will be seeing Mr. Toon and his builders 1 m sure. Miss Hammerstrand tells us when diseases are around If we have not heard it before; She gives us instructions time and again Just how we may reach the score. Mr. Pierce teaches music just in its trim And keeps the school in a hum; We sing of Venice the Golden to Dream, And ‘‘Damascus with Bows Unstrung. And this is the last of the group Upon whom we all depend; I suppose you wondered as I did. If they'd ever come to an end. —Aline Kroon. Pase Eleven 19 26 Roy L. Spires, B. Eld. Superintendent, Civics Illinois State Normal University University of Chicago John J. Swinney, A. B. Principal, Mathematics William Jewell College University of Chicago Kathleen Kerns Swinney, A. B. Latin, English De Pauw University Senior Advisor Maude Gracen Commercial Work Ypsilanti State Normal College Cleary Business College Senior Advisor Ida V. Hieronymus, B. E. Social Science Illinois State Normal University Literary; Junior Advisor Mildred Sharp, Ph. B. English University of Chicago Junior Class Advisor Hugh W. Garnett, B. E. Chemistry and Physics Illinois State Normal University Senior Advisor Advisor Reflector Page Twelve Martha D. Hammond, A. B. Mathematics, Physical Training Monmouth College Sophomore Advisor Esther J. Teeters, A. B. General Science, Biology University of Idaho University of Illinois Sophomore Class Advisor Mrs. Ina Toon Home Economics Cornell College; 111. State Normal Freshman Advisor Dewey L. Toon Physical Training. Manual Training Indiana and Illinois State Normals University of Illinois Freshman Advisor Helen D. Koch, A. B. French, English University of Illinois Junior Class Advisor E. L. Pierce Music American Conservatory of Music University of Chicago Mattie Hammerstrand, R. N. School Nurse, Hygiene Augustana Training School for Nurses, Chicago, 111. Page Thirteen How new in our minds are the scenes of our classrooms. When o’er and o'er they come in our view— The desks, the books and the unfortunate grade book. And all the things that go with it, too. The broad-minded teachers and the looks that stand by them. The smiles and the frowns and the warnings they tell, The knowledge of pupils and all they do tell them. And e’en the mistakes that we remember so well. —Aline Kroon. Page Fourteen f CHAIH.RS FRANCIS (illEKN N “Charlie Entered first grade; Athenaeum; Junior Carnival 1; French Clul 3, 4; Around the World with Captain Kidd” 3; Mem’ry Ladies’ 4; Varsity P 4; Class Basketball 1, 4: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Class Pres. 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Old Fashioned Dear 3; Pickles” 4. When you think of Charlie our class president. You think of a gallant and dashing yount? Kent HELEN RIWCA NEW MW Entered first grade; Platonian; Class Vice President 4; Class Secretary 3; Glee Club 1; Sec. Platonian Society 2; French Club 3. 4; Treas. French Club 3: Vice-Pres. French Club; Reflector Staff 1. 2. 4; Around the World with Captain Kidd 3; Mem’ry Ladies 4; Don't Make Me Blush 4; Pickles 4; Varsity P 4; Secretary Student Council 4; ( lass Basketball 4; Track 3; Junior Carnival 1; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3. She’s a personality sweet and a manner a-glow, But It’s just her sweet self makes us love her so. MILDRED CAROLYN %LLK Glee Club 3. 4; Class Sec. 4; Class Basketball Captain) 4; Around the World with Captain Kidd” 3; Mem’ry Ladies 4; Pickles 4: Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; Musical 3. 4; Reflector Editor-in-Chlef 4; Inter-Scholastic Music Contest 3. 4; Stunt Show Committee 4. Entered Junior. You think of sugar. you think of spice; She’s just a peach—a Jot more than nice. MILDRED I.I DI.OW -Mini Entered first grade; Athenaeum; G. A. C. 1; Glee Club 1; French Club 3. 4; “Old Fashioned Garden 1; Varsity P 4; Class Basketball 4; Class Treas. 4; Pickles” 4. Mlm is our treasurer, she slings our cash. And even surpasses the cook that slings hash. Page Sixteen DUN l l) (i. SWANSON. “Don Entered Freshman; Athenaeum; Class Pres. 2; Football 4; Baseball 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; (Jlee Club 3. 4; Stunt Show 3, 4; Musical 3, 4; Varsity P 4; “Pickles' 4. A likeable fellow with a breezy air; There's nothin he won't do or dare. M UM MAHCa RIIITK II MINKS •♦ !« • Entered Freshman; Platonian; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Batin Club 3; “Pickles 4. Her tho’ts have not been with us much we fear. For you see “Ruly” graduated 'way last year. INEZ MAH EE II HOW N “Bib Entered first grad ; Athenaeum; Athenaeum Program 1. 2; G. A. C. 1; Inter-scholastic Declamatory Contest 3, 4; Old Fashioned Garden 1; “Pickles 4. A nicer stenographer you'll never see Than our prettiest and swiftest typist. Maree. EVEHETT . OSTIIOM “(iruh Entered first grade; Athenaeum; Captain Class Basketball 4; Varsity P 4; Pickles’ 4. Bashfulness personified, a peach in disguise; A basketball captain that nearly won a prize. FRANCES M A HIE NIIEHSON “Fran Entered first grade; Platonian; Literary Contest 2: G. A. C. 1; Glee Club 2. 3; French Club 3. 4; Sec. French Club 4; Or« h. 1.2. 3. 4; Musical 2. 3. 4; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; Old Fashioned Dear 3; Varsity P 4; Around the World with Captain Kidd” 3; Mem’ry Ladies 4; Class Basketball 4; Pickles 4. Talent, brains, and beauty trimmed with fur. Will never describe the best of her. Page Seventeen I I It A E. Oil It Entered Freshman; Girls' Glee Club 1. 2; Latin Club 1, 2, ,3 4; High School Librarian 3, 4; “Pickles' 4. With a knowledge of books our librarian is gifted; Her manners are fine, from these books they were sifted. MELV IX LE HOY LINDAHL Entered Freshman; Plutonian; Track 2: Musical 3, 4; Stunt Show 3, 4; Orch. 2. 3. 4; Hand 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 4; “Pickles 4. A favorite in the band, Always lends a helping hand. ALINE 1 Til I LD KltOON Entered Freshman; Plutonian; Glee Club 1; Headlight Repox ter; Organizer of Junior Reflector 3; Latin Club 3, 4; Pickles 4. The poetess of the class is she. With Latin knowledge—very free. ANNA 1AHIE SWANSON ••Anne Entered fifth grade; Athenaeum: Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Athenaeum Program 1, 2; Music at Soph. Movie 2; Musical Program 2. 3. 4; Stunt Show 3. 4; Broadcasting W. I M. B. 4; Senior Stunt Show Committee 4; Pickles.” An Indian songster who loves to sing Her love call dwells in her diamond ring. GORDON KI'fiKNK JOHNSON Cord Entered sixth grade; Athenaeum; Class Pres. 1; Mack Sennett Bathing Beauties 1; Glee Club 2. 3, 4; French Club 3. 4; Reflector Staff 4; P. C. H. S. Athletic Scorer 4; Class Basketball Mgr. 4; V'arsity I 4; Around the World with Captain Kidd” 4; Mem’ry Ladles 4; Pickles” 4. When, oh when, will Cupid’s dart Lodge again in his manly heart? Page Eighteen Very good. awfully sweet; This young lady's hard to beat. r.l KA OK K THKHI K LARSON Entered first grade; Platonian; Inter-Society Contest 1. 2; Platonian Program 3. 4: G. A. t 1; French Club 3, 4; Varsity P 4; Class Basketball 4; “Pickles” 4. When it comes to athletics she's certainly there, With her masculine figure and close cropped hair. PH WTKS RKKTK1 � K UMU HV Gntered first grade; Athenaeum: Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4: Musical Program 4; G. A. C. 1; Broadcasting 4; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; “Pickles 4. Her knowledge in Math is unsurpassed; Her violin playing can't be out-classed. KVBLYV U RORA OSTROM Kntered first grade: Athenaeum; G. A. C. 1; Girls' Glee Club 1. 2; French Club 3. 4; Varsity P 4; Old Fashioned Garden 1; Class Basketball 4; Musical 2; Class Secretary 2; “Pickle 4; Mem’ry Ladies 4. Real industrious, out to win; You’d never know she's her brother's twin. I.El. IOLA HAA'I) Kntered Freshman; Platonian; Glee Club 1, 2; Latin Club 3, 4; “Pickles 4. She reminds us of our mother. Everyone of us Just love 'er. Page Nineteen A N IRK'K TS ) Entered Junior; French Club 3. 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Sec. Home Economics Club 4; Musical 4; Stunt Show 4; “Pickles 4. Quiet and sweet and hard to pass Is this adorable Ludlow lass. ItWMOM) l«. Kl (i ♦♦Ned Entered Freshman; Plutonian; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; French Club 3, 4; Around the World with Captain Kidd 3; Stunt Show 4: Football 2. 3, 4; Varsity P 4; Student Council 4 Class Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Pickles 4. A crowning: g:lory of crimson has he, But a manner as jolly as a buzzing bee. VKR KTTB T. LAIISON - tM Entered Freshman: Platoni«n: Glee Club l; o. A. C. 1: Junior Carnival 1; Headlight staff 2; Class See. 3: Chairman of Finance Committee 3: Old Fashioned Dear 3; Pres. Latin Club 4: Reflector Staff 4; Student Council 4. Mem'ry Ladies 4; Varsity P 4; Senior Basketball 4; Sec. Alumni Association 4; Pickles 4. An old-fashioned lass with eyes of blue. The kind you’ll love and she’ll love you. CLINTON !. NDENSON ••Clint Entered Freshman: Platonlsp.: Class Basketball 1. 4: Track 2: Track Captain Z: Football 2; Varsity P 4: Pickles 4. Charlie Paddock the second is Clint: Leapin lizards. how he can sprint I'KA'M Mil DltF.n WORIISON Entered sixth grade; Athenaeum: Inter.Sodetv program 1. 2; Junior Carnival 1 G. A. C. 1: Sec. Athenaeum Society 2 Glee Club 2. 3; Track 3; Around the World with Cantain Kidd” 3: Musical 3: Old Fashioned Dear 3: Soph. Show 2: French Club 3. I: Rejector Staff 4: Cl«sa Basketball 2. 4: Varsity P 4; Mem’ry Ladies 4; Pickles 4; Chairman Senior Stunt Committee 4: Reflector Committee .3 Poor dear soul' We’re all afraid That she Is destined to die an old maid. Page Twenty «M Kll t. I %TTON Pat Entered 7th Krade; Athenaeum; “Old hashioned nomic-b Club 4; • Pickles 4; Varsity P 4. Carden O. A. C. 1; Home Eco Pretty brown hair and rosy cheeks, BIr dark eyes—'tis beauty that speaks. DOROTHY 1.ICE II AH N EW “Dutch Entered Freshman; Athenaeum; Pickles 4. A pretty Kiri, a Rood sport all 'round. The kind that looks well in an Allce-bluf eown JOSEPH INK OERTR IDE ST A SUV. Entered Freshman; Platonian; G. A. C. 1; Pickles 4. Vice-Pros. Home Economics Club 4; A typing: shark and full of swetness. A business-like Rirl in all completeness. I.ORIXE MARIK MMHiHEX Reno Entered Freshman; Platonian: O. A. r . 1. 2. 3. 1; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Pickles 4; Musical Reserved is surely her very own motto; She lives alone in her self-made Rrotto. V If 11,1. P JOHNSON “Phil Entered Freshman: Athenaeum; Quartette 3; Pickles 4. Musical 3. 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Stunt Show 3. 4; Double A very Rood typist when it comes to a letter. But admires the Kiris a little bit better PaRe Twenty-One 1 A I KINK 1 01 l Entered Junior; Frem h Club 3. 4; Glee Club 3. 4; “Around the World with Captain Kidd” 3; Mem’ry Ladies” 4; Junior Banquet Committee 3; “Old Fashioned Dear” 3; Musical 3. 4; Stunt Show Committee 4; Reflector staff 4; Pres. Home Economics Clt.b 4; Interscholastic Music Contest 3. 4; “Pickles” 4. Mon Dieu. but petite Is her middle name; With a cheery smile, she’s always the same. (il.KW L. PEARSON Entered Junior; Glee Club 3; French Cluj) 3. 4; “Around the World with Captain Kidd” 3; Mem'ry Ladies 4: Football 4; Class Basketball 4; “Pickles” 4. Without her fair name this “pome would he void. So now we must mention that sweet word Boyd. I I It INK 1.01 ISK PARKER Entered Freshman; Platonian; G. A. C. 1; Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Inter-Society Debate 2; “Mem’ry Ladies 4; Broadcast Ins: W. I. B M. 4; “Pickles” 4; Musical 3. 4: French Club 3. 4; “Indian Love Call 4; Senior Basketball 4; Varsity P 4. She’s very quiet, never makes much noise; But Oh. those eyes she makes at the boys. HTHKL MARGl BKITK JOHNSON Athenaeum; G. A. C. 1; Glee Club 1; Home Economics Club 4; Class Basketball 4; “Pickles” 4. Entered first grade. The Johnsons are many In our merry class. But none can outshine this young: lass. CLYDE O. RI RKARI) “Jnic Orch. 3. 4; Band 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4: Baseball 3. 4; Track 3; Basketball 3. 4; Around the World with Captain Kidd” 3: “Mem’ry Ladies” 4; Hotsy Totsy Syn-copaters” 4; Senior Cheer Leader 4; Banjo Bums 4; Musical 3. 4; “Pickles 4. Entered first grade. Page Twenty-Two He’s just a guileless Senior Sheik, Curly hair and lots of cheek. EILENH K. MARTIIV “(ifne” Entered fourth grade; Platonian; Baseball 1. 2, 3. 4; French Club 3. 4; “Old Fashioned Dear” 3; Around th« World with Captain Kidd” 3; Class Basketball 4; Varsity p 4; “Mem'ry Ladies 4; Pickles 4; C.lee Club 3. 4; Track 3; Football 3, 4. A red hot temper if you get him started; Pack him in ice and he’s still warm-hearted. E Kl.l 1.1 KI.I. ( It It Entered Senior; Class Basketball 4; Stunt Show 4; “Pickles 4. Tickles the ivories with finders 0f Are; Has bushels of “pep too. she’s not a flat tire. HAROLD E. HELTON “Dor . _ _ Entered sixth grade; Athenaeum; Class Basketball 1; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Orch. 2. 3. 4; Band 4; Stunt Show 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Varsity P 4; Latin Club 3. 4; “Pickles” 4. Is he good looking;? Well we should smile; To get one glimpse girls run a mile. WILLIAM OTIS MoUl'ISTO MOtyM , n e n Entered first grade; Athenaeum; M. V. C.; Class icc-J res. 1 - -; Mack Sennett Bathing Beauties' 1; Athenaeum Program 1; Inter-Society Debate 2; Class Pres. 3; “Around the World with Captain Kidd 3; “Mem’ry Indies 4; “Pickles 4; Interscholastic Debate 3; Band 3; “Old Fashioned Dear” 3; Pres. Student Council 4; Reflector Staff 3. 4; “Don’t Make Me Blush 4; I-atin Club 3. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leader 4; Varsity P 4. The flavor lasts and Ivory floats; Dutch chases dirt, but Rolled “Oats. OH BOY! CHARLOTTE III It DELL A TWEET Entered Freshman; Plutonian Stunt Show 3; French Club 3. ; G. A. C. 1; Glee Club 4; “Pickles’ 4. 1. 2. 3; Musical Program 2. 3; She follows the style of the pompadour; She’s seeking suitors, nothing more. Page Twenty-Three LESTER JOHNSON “Le ; Entered seventh grade; Platonian; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Orch 3, 4; Band 3. 4; Stunt Show 3. 4;Freneh Club 3, 4; Reflector Staff 4; Class Basketball 4; “Pickles 4. Eyes of blue and hair of gold. Rosebud lips, just two years old. KERNON N. W ATTS Athenaeum; Inter-Society Debate, Orator 1; Junior Carnival 1; Class Basketball 1, 4; Inter-scholastic debate 2; (Mass VMce-Pres. 3; French Club 3. 4; Glee Club 3; Varsity P 4; Mem’ry Ladles 4; Reflector Staff 4; Pickles” 4. Entered fourth grade. Kernel Bill Snort is the kind of guy That prefers the girl who can make the best pie. HELEN M It I K SW ANSON Entered first grade; Athenaeum; G. A. C. 1; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Economics Club 4: Stunt Show 4; Basketball 4; Track 3; Pickles 4 This little girl is a to-be nurse; All the boys are feeling worse. EVA I. M I LI. Entered first grade; Glee (Mub 1. 2; G. A. C. 1; Junior Carnival 1; Platonian Contest 2; (Mass Treas. 2; Soph. Show 2; Track 3; Around the World with Captain Kidd 3; Banquet Entertainment 3; Reflector Staff 3 4; Varsity P 4; Musical 4; Pickles 4 Mem’ry Indies 4; French Club 4; (Mass Basketball 1. 4. Health personified, lots of pep ; A popular kid with a mighty good rep. WlllEL ELIZABETH 1)1 NAAN Entered first grade; Platonian; Glee Club 1. 2; G. A. C. 1; Class Treas. 1; Basketball 4; Track 3; Junior Carnival 1; Platonian Contest 1; Around the World with Captain Kidd 3; Mem’ry Ladies 4; Pickles 4; French Club 3. 4; Chairman Junior-Senior Banquet 3; Musical 3; Stunt Show 4; Varsity P 4; Reflector Staff 4. Hair of onyx, teeth of pearl. Ups of ruby, a jewel of a girl. Page Twenty-Four PRRLK M: VIS “Sport Entered second grade; Plutonian; Junior Carnival 1; Class Basketball 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3. 4; Track 3. 4; French Club 3. 4; Baseball 4; Pickles” 4. Slow and easy is his mark, But yea! ye athletic shark! IIAIIOM) II. SWENSON “Harry Entered Freshman; Baseball 1. 2. 3; Baseball Captain 3; Football 2. 3; Track 3; Class Treas 3; French Club 3. 4; “Pickles” 4. An eight-cylinder fellow from a one-horse town; 51rls call him up. then call him down. HICII A It II W. CARSON “Hick Entered Freshman; Baseball 3. 4; Glee Club 4; Class Basketball 4; Musical 4; Hotsy Totsy Syncopators ’ 4; Stunt Show 4; “Pickles 4. A “hotsv-totsy” with banjo fingers; A peppy fellow with a smile that lingers. oeoiigk w. wimkk Entered first grade; P la ton i an; Plutonian Debate 1; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Football 2; Glee Club 3, 4; “Around the World with Captain Kidd 3; Stunt Show Committee 4, “Pickles” 4. A business head and a business-like way, A whistle renowned that w'ill ever stay. Page Twenty-Five 19 26 CLASS HISTORY OF 1926 In the year of ’22 a new band of warriors, 65 in number, entered the hunting grounds of the P. C. H. S. Indians. This new troop was called Freshmen, and according to the custom of their elders they called a meeting of the clan to choose leaders. Gordon Johnson was chosen chief and was to lead in all active warfare. Otis McQuiston, being second chief, was to be his right hand assistant. Helen Newman was selected as historian of the tribe, and Mabel Dunnan was to have charge of all affairs of trade. The consuls of the band were Mr. and Mrs. Eaton and Miss Howell. A scalping party was staged by the older braves, and the young and untried Freshmen surviving this severe and painful physical test, were declared equal to their Indian brothers. The first year the youths took quite an active part in the contests with other tribes. The Freshmen were represented in football, basketball, and baseball. They excelled in finer arts as well as in warfare. Having scrubbed off the paint of war and having applied the dainty tints of rouge and lipstick, topping off their make-up with abbreviated bathing suits, they gave a most realistic representation of the Mack Sennett Bathing Beauties at the Junior Carnival. The result of this exhibition was $5.00 in white man’s money. After so strenuous a year the band left their wigwams (class rooms) and departed for summer hunting (pleasure.) In the autumn, when the Indian summer was beginning, the band returned. Some had fallen by the wayside, but they were few. As a result of the excellent execution of duties when Freshmen, this band was dubbed Sophomores, and consequently were raised a notch in the estimation of the tribe. A meeting was called in one of the wigwams and leaders were chosen Chief and assistant were Donald Swanson and Otis McQuiston; historian, Evelyn Ostrom; head of affairs of trade, Eva Mull; consuls. Miss Kerns and Miss Hi. During this year the class was well represented in sports and it took charge of advertising for the basketball tournament and gave a benefit show. In the spring the tribe once more adjourned for the summer hunt. At the beginning of the third year, leaders were chosen as in the previous years. Chief, Otis McQuiston; assistant, Kernon Watts; historian, Vernette Larson; manager of affairs of trade, Harry Swenson; consuls. Miss Kerns, Miss Gracen, Miss Koch. This year the band took the name of Juniors and with it assumed a high position in all tribal affairs. Many of the class took part in sports. A seal was selected and practically every member secured a class pin or ring. All through this year the membeis traded delicious morsels of rare meats (candy and hot dogs) for wampum. True to form, the Juniors took the $5.00 prize for the best stunt in the Senior Stunt Show. A benefit show was given and all the wampum that had been secured throughout the year was used for a huge banquet at the Middlecoff hotel, for the oldest of the four bands of the tribe, who were soon to depart into the rugged ways of life. Thus ended the third year of this renowned band. In the fourth year, the band returned, only 48 in number, as dignified elders (Seniors.) The burdens of the last year were heavy and great re- Page Twenty-Six sponsibility was felt by all. The leaders were: Chief, Charles Greenan; assistant, Helen Newman; historian, Mildred Allen; secretary of trade, Mildred Ludlow; consuls. Miss Gracen, Mr. Garnett and Mrs. Swinney (formerly Miss Kerns but recently the squaw of Heap Big Chief John Swinney.”) This band of elders (Seniors) were the first to occupy the new village of wigwams erected by the five sages (School Board) under the Great Spirit’s blue canopy. Each Indian exerted his utmost power to keep this village spotless—the members of the council fire (Student Council) were their examples. In the autumn of the year of 1926 a staff was organized to chisel on immortal tablets a “Reflection of the Seniors’ last winter in the tepees of P. C. H. S. The chiseling of these tablets had to be paid for, and to acquire enough wampum for this important ceremony a Stunt Show was given in the vast and beautiful space which had thoughtfully been reserved in the new camp. This Stunt Show was a huge success, due to the patronizing spirit of other tribes. In the spring the operetta. Pickles, was given by the Senior class, the last tribal play in which these Seniors took part. Other events of the spring were the Junior-Senior Banquet, the Baccalaureate Sermon, and the Senior Class Assembly. As the sun sank over the western horizon on June 4. 1926, it looked for the last time on this one and united band of noble Seniors. The next day would see them setting forth in different directions, but for each there gleamed ahead a brilliant and inviting future. Vernette Larson. Mildred Allen SENIOR EPITAPHS Here he lies—dear old George, His Ford and all went down the gorge. Here lies the body of Eleanor Larson, She jilted a bandit to marry a parson. Here are the remains of Everett O. He kicked the mule ’cause it wouldn’t go. Here lies Gordon in a heap. He died from doing the pole vault leap. Here lies the body of Evelyn Ostrom, She drank strong coffee instead of postum. Page Twenty-Seven CLASS POEM In an Indian settlement A tribe we see. Plainer than others Of this country. The tribe is that Of the Senior Class, Trying so hard Each thing to surpass. Their tactics of warfare Against all wrong Enable the settlement To sing a song; A song of triumph O’er all enemies. This tribe we call The Old Seminee.” They started young In this world of strife To find a better Way in life; They've wandered and worried Until good success Has caused great pleasure And much happiness. They’ve triumphed o’er all Of the tribes in town; They’ve carried honors And they've earned a crown; Their lives have been good---- They’ve succeeded in all; Now may each one Let fame never fall. May their lives reflect In the mirror of life. And may you look upward In times of strife; Look up to the image This mirror reflects And discard the things Their image rejects. —Evelyn Carr, '26. Page Twenty-Eight CLASS PROPHECY Are you getting tired? Why didn't you ask me that three miles ago? I’m disappointed myself! We've been tramping thru these woods all morning and we haven't found a solitary arrow head. It’s your own fault. You would come. I must say this is a fine way to spend our honeymoon. I'm certainly having a wonderful time! Now, dear, don't get sarcastic. Maybe we 11 find something along this old Indian trail yet. Hello! What s this? About one hundred yards ahead of us stood an old hut. It was not deserted, however, for a stream of thin blue smoke rose from the chimney. We approachd eagerly, our interest aroused. My husband's thoughts were, Maybe it's a hermit. My thoughts, Now I can sit down and rest. But our knockings on the door were futile. Since it was inhabited we had no right to enter, of course. We were about to give up in despair, when around the corner of the hut appeared an old Indian, bent and ragged and smelling strongly of herbs. Tegus! he cried in the language of the Crowes. What are you doing here? My husband, who, when a boy, had lived on a Crowe reservation, where his grandfather was the government agent, understood him. He responded to the man in his native tongue. The old Indian was overwhelmed with joy upon finding someone with whom he could converse. He ushered us into the hut, all the while carrying on a rapid fire conversation with my husband. Of course I could not understand a word of it and was frightfully bored. I guess I showed it, for I noticed they were talking about me. The old man winked, walked over to a shelf, and took down a long, beautifully carved pipe. Carefully he laid it in my lap. No, thank you, I don't smoke.” 1 thought it a joke of my husband's and was disgusted. Why did he persist in bothering me when I was so tired ? But my husband quickly explained to me. It was a magic pipe. If one smoked it, one could see in the smoke arising from it anything one wished. Try it, said my husband. What would you like to see? The old medicine man was filling the pipe with some sweet smelling herbs. 1 was interested in spite of myself. What did I want to see? Ah! 1 knew! I would like to see my old class-mates, where they were and what they were doing. I settled down comfortably on a couch of skins and took a puff. Here goes, old pipe, if you’re so good, show me our dear President Greenan. To my surprise the veil of smoke parted and before me stood Charley and the King of England. The King was signing a piece of paper. (Charley had his pockets filled with Irish confetti.) The document read, From now on, Ireland is a free nation. Charley always was good at getting what he wanted. The next scene was that dear little stucco cottage, over on the boulevard near the swimming pool at Gibson. Some dirty little children were making mud pies on the steps. Come in here. Junior and Gordon! said a woman coming to the door. Page Twenty-Nine Hello, Mabel, old girl,” 1 tried to say, but my voice wouldn't work. Well, well! So I wasn’t to be allowed to speak to my visions! After that 1 didn’t try to. Next I beheld a brilliantly lighted stage and heard beautiful music. It was the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and there in the front row were Frances Lindley and Melvin Lindahl. They were musical in High School, but they had certainly advanced since then. As I was listening to the last strains, some foreign notes floated to my ears. Jazz! Red hot! And there were Dick Carson and Jug Burkard and their famous Hotsy Totsy band (increased in size.) In front of them was Pearl Anderson, their entertainer, tearing off the latest steps to the strains of Nice Girls Carry Parachutes. I might mention that Harry Swenson, famous butter and egg man, was in the bald-headed row. I wonder why? The following scene was that of a lecture hall. There was Vernette Larson, as pretty as ever, lecturing to a large group of people. And there towards the back of the hall stood Prof. Kernon Watts, principal of P. C. H. S. It was Teachers’ Institute. Yes sir, there they were! Ruth Okey, Ethel Johnson, Lela Hand, Laura Orr, Aline Kroon, and Lorene Lindgren. All school marms. Terribly hard-boiled looking. And they were such sweet young things! As the vision changed I heard a cry of anguish and terror as of someone in pain. There with a large knife, streaming with blood, stood Dr. W. O. Mc-Quiston (Old Shylock). As you know he is Dr. Lorenz worst enemy. He is trying to prove to the world that bloodless surgery is bunk and that the more you cut away, the better the man. (I don t doubt but that some men would be better if they were completely cut away). Between swathes, Oty had time to gaze longingly into the eyes of his beautiful nurse, Frances Anderson. I noticed that she wore a gall stone set in platinum on her left hand. The scene changed to a beautiful, richly furnished. Oriental boudoir. There, almost secure in velvet cushions, reclined Mile. Mildred Allen, famous actress and idol of all. And do you like vinegar on your spinach? Evelyn Carr, reporter for the Chicago Tribune, was asking. Oh, dear! yawned Mildred. I’ll call my press agent. Maurice! Mug Johnson entered. Maurie, do I like vinegar on spinach? “No. you like horse-radish on strawberries though.” He always was ready with a cute answer, wasn’t he? Then came Gene Martin, World’s Great Baseball Pitcher. He was winding up and he threw the ball straight at me, but it didn't hit me. I thought it was going to, but you see, as I said before. I’m not in the picture. Over in a field near by was Eva Mull twirling the old ball. She's woman’s champion and champion of all the men except Gene. (He’s still king, but his throne is tottering.) • I heard the roaring of a motor and a big Packard aeroplane whizzed into view. There piloting the craft was Gordon Johnson, retired druggist (?). With him were his friends, Raymond King and Donald Swanson. They must have been returning home from a party. They looked sleepy. In fact, Raymond was hanging over the edge so far I was afraid he was going to fall out. I m sorry to say that Donald and Raymond have no professions. They have floated through life on their good looks and their friends' pocketbooks. I suppose every class must have its idle rich. Pajre Thirty Suddenly I heard the click of typewriter keys. There were Edna Patton, Josephine Stange, and Marie Brown participating in a speed contest given by the Royal Typewriter Company. They had been typing one minute and Marie was leading with 2 1 0 words. But Edna and Josephine were close behind with 209Zi and 209■ £ respectively. The prize was to be an introduction to Perle Lewis, famous movie hero. No wonder they typed so fast! I saw Perle waiting in the hall. Handsome? Oh, boy! He got in the movies like Jack Dempsey did. Oh, yes! He was world’s champion! Just then I heard a crash. Glenn Pearson was doing the dishes. He looked charming in a pink and white checked apron. At a tea at the Country Club I saw Maurine merrily chatting away with Lorcne Parker, famous social worker. “And your husband does the work? Lorene was saying. Certainly, replied Maurine. “Why do you suppose I took ‘Home Economics in High School? The scene shifted and I viewed a parade on Main Street. The farmers were out in full force. Foremost in line were Clinton Anderson and Phillip Johnson carrying huge signs which read, Eat More Corn. They sang the same song when they were in High School. Will th“y never cease? Then I heard a sweet voice, Which do you like best, Mellin s Food or Eagle Brand? There, in front of the Johnson Ostrom groceiy store stood Mildred Ludlow and Anna Watson (i don't know their names since they're married) talking it over. Inside, Lester and Everett were arranging the carrots and onions. Again 1 heard the sound of an airplane and another craft flew into view. Dangling from it were several old shoes and a dish pan. In it were George Wimer and Anne Swanson, broadcasting the ' Indian Love Call, that old, old song that was once so popular. The wave length was being extended and contracted by Pilot Harold Belton, who was making some fancy dips and curves. He used to follow the straight and narrow when he was in school, but he evidently prefers the winding path now. 1 began to feel cold, when before me appeared a vast expanse of snow. There in a cute little fur suit stood Dorothy Barnes plastering up her husband s nose. He had accidentally bumped into the North Pole while exploring the Arctic regions in search of a cross-eyed polar bear. 1 hope he soon finds it, for Dorothy’s sake. It’s awful cold up there. 1 stopped shivering when a voice bellowed out, Ladies and Gen men! The strongest woman in de woild. Unusual, magical, unbelievable strength for a woman of such poifect propoitions. Not as large as some of you boids in de front row, but boy, she is strong! My curiosity was indeed aroused. Who was this going to be? Just then the curtains were drawn back and there sat Eleanor Larson in all her glory. 1 didn’t have time to see any of her feats of strength, for a shrill voice was becoming audible. If you don’t like it you know what you can do! When you don t eat what’s on your plates at noon there's nothin' to do with what’s left but make hash of it. There stood Charlotte Tweet, hashing it out with a couple of young men boarders. The poor dear hadn’t yet learned that the way to a man’s heart is thru his stomach. The scene faded from view, and before my eyes loomed a large iron gate bearing the sign, “State Hospital for the Insane.” And there, looking Page Thirty-One thru the bars was Helen Swanson. A sickening terror penetrated my being. Could it be possible? But then I noticed her white uniform. A nurse in an insane asylum! She is certainly devoting her life for the good of humanity. The last scene which I was to view proved to be set in a foreign city. Stockholm, the magnificent. And there on a flower-bedecked float rode Evelyn Ostrom, wearing a beautiful diamond tiara. She had just been crowned Miss Scandinavia. This concluded the program. 1 was more than satisfied. I was delighted. Never had I spent so pleasant an afternoon. You never realize how much your classmates mean to you until you have graduated. Happily we trudged back to the hotel. My grouch had completely disappeared. —Helen Newman. WHAT WE STAND FOR A shout! a bang! down the road there comes A troop of soldiers with swords and drums; Closer and closer and it is near, For it takes it four years in all to appear. Adorned in its colors of red and white, Stepping so lively and with all its might. As always, so now they are right in step And yet set forth their unusual pep. I see Commander Greenan with sword shining bright, 1 am told he rules meetings with this, justly right; And next comes General Newman and takes her stand, For not only boys compose this band. As Lieutenants, Allen and Ludlow we find; Without them the army would surely untwine; While the former keeps records of what they say, The latter keeps their finance in the right way. Together as privates the other forty and two Follow the ones who the leading do; In union there is strength we know. So on the Senior colors go. Page Thirty-Two —Aline Kroon. CLASS WILL We, the braves and Indian maidens of the tribe of '26, having massacred our French and Latin and other such enemies and knowing that our days in P. C. H. S. are numbered and that we shall soon depart to battle with the enemies of life, sit in our last council together. As we sit around the campfire smoking our pipes of peace, being in sound mind and possession of all our faculties of unusual quality, and desiring to provide for the future of the undertribesmen, whom we have wisely counseled and cared for, we hereby bequeath the following cherished possessions: Article 1. To the papooses of the Freshman class our dignity and perfect behavior. Article II. To the brave and fearless tribe of the Sophomore class our scholarship and musical ability. Article III. To the warlike tribe of the Junior class our amiable ways and good sportsmanship. Article IV. To the heap much learned men and women of the Faculty, cur gratitude for their interest and co-operation in all our undertakings. Article V. 1. Kernon Watts, my permanently waved tresses to Hazel Sharpe. 2. Mabel Dunnan, my executive ability to Vivian Bestold. 3. George Wimer, my masculine beauty to Harold Parsons. 4. Frances Lindley, my soothing voice to Gleathel Truex. 5. Gordon Johnson, my fair complexion to Madonna Archer. 6. Pearl Anderson, my ability to do the Charleston to Halibut. 7. Anna Swanson, my diamond ring to Ellvema Carlson. 8. Melvin Lindahl, my gentle voice to Condon Guy. 9. Helen Swanson, my last name to Miss Koch. 10. Harry Swenson, my fondness for gum to Prof. John Swinney. I I. Anna Watson, my quiet ways to Nora O’Dell. 12. Charles Greenan, my slick hair comb to Mr. Garnett. I 3. Helen Newman, my popularity with the boys to Lillian Ernst. 14. Raymond King, my pluckiness to Bruce Turner. 15. Ruth Okey, my sweet disposition to Naomi Ward. I 6. Glenn Pearson, my manly physique to Wayne Morris. I 7. Eleanor Larson, my ability to write captivating notes to Virginia . Benjamin. 1 8. Laura Orr, my business-like manner to Lucille Myers. 19. Otis McQuiston, my love of argumentation to Myrtle Volden. 20. Dorothy Barnes, my dimples to Frances Callison. 21. Harold Belton, my position in the “Varsity-P to Laurence Noble. 22. Vernette Larson, my Old Fashioned parts in plays to Alice Newman. 23. Donald Swanson, my ability in salesmanship to Russell Moline. 24. Laurine Parker, my beautiful blue doll-like eyes to Red Campbell 25. Edna Patton, my fluffy, curly hair to Miss Hie. 26. Phillip Johnson, my shy ways to Mac McKnight. 2 7. Evelyn and Everett Ostrom, our vow never to be parted to the Corbly twins. Page Thirty-Three 28. Marie Brown, my commercial skill to Kenneth Goodwin. 29. Maurine Boyd, my ability as a sprinter (having gained my practice by running lor the interurban) to Edith Stevenson. 30. Perle Lewis, my natural wit to William Martin. 3 I. Eva Mull, my pep to Horace Shaw. 32. Ethel Johnson, my knack of making biscuits to Bernice Mitchell. 33. Jug Burkard, my horse laugh to Miss Sharp. 34. Marguerite Barnes, myself to Edgar Rulison. 35. Aline Kroon, my knowledge of the dead language to Mildred Bess. 36. Eugene Martin, my ability to pitch” to my little brother. 37. Lela Hand, my willingness to help to Arva Rodeen. 38. Lorine Lindgren, my shy disposition to Emily Johnson. 39. Clinton Anderson, my sense of humor to Mr. Toon. 40. Mildred Allen, my gift of gab to Thelma Lee. 41. Frances Anderson, my natural blush to Lillie Volden. 42. Dick Carson, my place in the Hotsy Totsy Syncopatora to Bob” Kemp. 43. Josephine Stange, my Chevrolet coupe to John Henry. 44. Evelyn Carr, my poetic ability to Dog Swanson. 4 5. Lester Johnson, my position in a grocery store to Marvin McHaley. 46. Mildred Ludlow, my method of collecting Senior dues to the Treasurer of the Seniors of I 92 7. 47. Charlotte Tweet, my slender figure to Helen Elliott. 48. The Hygiene Class, our beautiful ward Betty to Mr. and Mrs. John Swinney asking that she be brought up and educated properly. Maurine Boyd. Pearl Anderson. (WITH APOLOGIES TO LONGFELLOW) Evening—and the sun is setting. Like a fiery ball tis sinking Down behind the mighty forest, Down behind the rugged pine trees. Standing straight and tall and silent. Like grim sentinels on duty Guarding wigwams and the lodges Of the mighty Indian Chieftain. King is he of all the forest, Old, but stately like the pine trees. Sitting silent by his campfire Page Thirty-Four Thinking of the brave young captive Who must die upon the morrow. Die, because he loved the maiden, White Cloud, daughter of the Chieftain, Daughter of his father’s rival. Grief and sorrow filled the great heart Of the Monarch of the forest That he had no son so comely. Brave and fearless like this captive. No child had he save this one daughter. White Cloud, lovely as the morning. Dearest treasure of his kingdom. Midnight—and the boat is dancing On the waters of the river— On the rippling, laughing river. Drifting softly with the current. Now in moonlight, now in shadow Of the trees, the banks enfolding. Silent, stealthily advancing T’ward the lodge where lies the captive Waiting for the break of morning, For the dawn that brings his death call. Comes the lovely maiden. Finds the lodge, the sentinels sleeping. Cuts the bonds that bind her lover. Leads him gently thru the forest. Thru’ the dark and gloomy pine trees To the birch canoe that s waiting Like a yellow water lily Floating softly on the water. Morning—and the village wakens. Gone the captive, gone the warriors Who kept watch about his wigwam; When they found their prey departed. Fled for safety to the forest. Gone the lovely maiden. White Cloud. Then the monarch’s heart relented. Grieved he for his absent princess, For the bright light of his fireside. For the sunshine of his old age. Bade his swiftest warriors hasten. Bade them search each cave and crevice In the dark and silent forest And return not till they found her And her handsome warrior lover. Telling her all was forgiven— They could dwell in peace together. Dwell with him till life was ended And he was gathered to his Fathers. —Maurine Boyd. Page Thirty-Five FRANCES WYLIE Published the book How to Keep Four Danilins: at Once” 24; “I Hear You Calling Me. Stagg”—broadcasted from Tampa '26; selling buns and more buns '25; Fords and their ailments 24; real estate ’26. II lilt Y 1 14OFT Champion broad grinner; winner of the gum chewing speed tournament; winner of the tongue-twisters’ contest. II KOLD PARSONS Acknowledged sheik ’24; bathing beauty '25; our honorary president when he’s awake 26. ELIZABETH 1 01 LTF.R Long distance sprinter ’24. 25. 26; devotee of worm carving ’26. WENDELL TOR NELL The neighbors Joy, saxophone artist 24. ’25. ‘26; tough politician ’26; president of the Hot Dog Consumers Union 26. PEARL CAIfl.SON Willard 25. ’26; auburn ’25. ‘26; discussing general science ’24; biology tongue twister ‘25. Cl. ICO ROSS Flirting; member of the dual correspondence school; Charleston fund. RONALD MeK NIGHT Originator of the famous slogan, “Charleston While You Line Smash”; Sunday night strolls to Iioopefeton a specialty. N IT A MORRIS Giggling 24, ’25, ’26; Order of the Amalgamated Gum Chewers ’26; working shorthand 25, ’26. ROGER MILLER Writing notes to Lucille M.; talking to Kaf B. ’26; operator of the amber floods ’26. M AIIMN Mell A LEY G. A. C. ’24, '25; French shark '26; amateur chemist 26; tire loser ’26; midnight serenaders. LILLIAN ERNST Charles Campbell s little helper ’26; hunting for Evelyn Swanson. CLARK ALFORD Knocking ’em cold 26; Charlestoning 25; midnight serenaders ’25. ’26. IlYRNINA NEWKIRK Champion touch system operator ’24, 25, ’26; history clown 26. DORA IRELAND Thinking up new ones; worrying about her wig ’26; criticising Tennyson. Ill SSELI. II NSON “Believe Me if All Those Enduring Young Charms” solo 24; discoverer of Hanson’s Curling Lotion for Blondes 24; escorting the weaker sex home from re-unions 25; champion stock room keeper, chemistry lab. 26. BESSIE FOSTER Comparing shades with ’Red Campbell '26; keeping potato bugs off the soy beans; wondering when a certain “bum” is coming again. LAI RENTE NOBLE Looking like history; Consumers’ favorite 26; our Chemistry shark. EARL ANTHONY Member of the famous short stop sextette 26; giving Ed. Moffett his daily dozen in English III 26. ALICE CARLSON The blonde flapper ’24. ’25, ’26; going to the Orpheum ’25; giggling ’24. 25. ’26; writing letters to Florida ’26; affiliations wMth history ’25, ‘26. Page Thirty-Nine H AZEL SIIA KPE An actress 26; watching Charles 24. 25, 26 ('27, 28, etc.) ? ? Being a bun 26. IIEKIIEHT KEMP Champion pie-eater 25. ’26; rival of Rudolph Valentino '24, 25. ’26; exalted keeper of the treasury ’26. OHMAN SWANSON Our red-headed sheik; fancy soda jerker and superior tester of all beauty clays 26. Ill Til LA I HE ACE Playing the piano 26; wavering between Harold Johnson and Kenneth Anderson 26. ORA NT TIN HERO Playing hide and seek over the counters 26; getting lost in seat. ’26; impersonating the Frosh ’26. IOREAE KINOREN Posing as a Freshman; inciting Dora Ireland to discuss proper heights for women. Til.LIE BLACK MORE Watching sister 26; driving a Ford ’26; recalling Gibson memories. K E N ETH A N IIERSO N Tiddle-de-Winks 24; secretary Stockfish Society 26; vamping 25. ‘26. EMILY JOHNSON Driving an Essex 26; visiting the hair dresser 25. 26; square dancing; the clinging vine heroine 26. PORTER OR It Sheik of Clarence 26; plants soy beans but intends to grow corn. WAYNE MORRIS Explosive Chemistry shark; member of the National Gab-Fest Society; record hikes to the sweet shop. LUCILE EKBOM Blushing; member of the Association of the Bobs 23. HAROLD JOHNSON The drug store papa; fountain pen salesman 26; an advocate of the use of rouge; Kenney A.’s rival; Chemistry shark (?); basketball star. MILDRED HESS The Great American ' '26; the French shark 25. 26; trotting the portion of the globe be tween Paxton and Champaign 26. MARGVEHITE CORBLY Mag ; Roberts Parlor Club 22. 23; Midnight Serenaders 23; cross country hiking 23. CLIFFORD TODD A lad from the great open spaces where men arc sheiks and the women use lip-stick. Vice-president of the International Order of Sofa Sheiks 26; checker champion 25. 26. PA t LINE CORBLY Church—every Sunday; misses school—all possible opportunities; travels over mud roads north of Paxton; grand recorder of the association of 26; a successful trainer of fireside athletics. R I SS ELL MOLINE Free drayage: handing in jokes on the class; looking sleepy. CHARLES CA M It PELL Blushing 24; smoking 24. 25. 26; fireside athlete 24. 25. 26; flirting 25. 26; cake eater 26; affiliations with history 25, 26. LILLIE YOLDEN Qualified drug store Sheba In good standing 25. 26; registered suicide blonde 24; graduate of class of 23 composing P. C. H. S. complete course In flirting; girls handicap hunting team, ages 6-100. Page Forty-One kf.nnftii (.ooduiv Dots Town's sheik; Gifford’s sheik; Kllverna Carlson's sheik. i kiim: iioknkh Going to Hoopeston; urling her hair and powdering her nose; future ambition—to run a beauty shop In New York. 1.1 ( Y HPICFIt Quarreling with Hazel Sharp - ’2f� ; longing for goldenrod eggs in Domestic Science; telling Porter Orr what she thinks of him in Chemistry. WII.IH It 10 It It I SO N Founder of the taxi-line from Clarence to Paxton; member of the society for the abolition of Tom Thumb entertainments. PH A N 4 'KM CAM.ISON Seeking Naomi Ward; keeping a supply of sleds for Junior bob parties. ED N A PKTKHSO Taking care of little sister; flirting with the radiator; eating Sensation sandwiches. LOTTIE PATTON Tagging big sis; learning to Charleston; studying French. NAOMI WAHII Honorary president of the Jeff Club ’24, 25, '26; plotting against Frances Callison. EVKI.YN SWWSON Chewing gum ’25, ’26; star note passer 26; champion noise maker ’26. I.II.I.IF. CARI.SON Cross Country hiking ’24. ‘25. ’26; remaining calm ’26; “1 know but I can’t explain.” LEONA PAIlKF.lt Sheba 24. 25. 26; champion gum chewer ’24. ’25. 26—her motto. A package a day keeps the doctor away;” high school record for fastest talker sixth hour assembly. A It V A ItODEEN Keeping Kenney” quiet in French class 26; trying to become as great a basketball player as our Kink”; keeping her hair curled. ETIIEI. CAR I SON A dose-mouthed woman—sh � treats us rough and tells us nothing. II .KI. LIN DELL Powdering her nose 26; being called down for whispering; studying Latin; reciting Kngllsh. PA I LINK GOQIIW IN Winner of contest for county's tallest heavyweight 26; looking after Kenneth. « CATHERINE BELA ND Sheba of P. C. H. S. ’24. 25; champion talker and gum chewer 25. 26; winner of kindergarten prize ’24; note thrower 25; president of the Jeff Club 25. CONDON Gl Going to Gibson 26; sleeping seventh hour 25. ‘26; going to bed at 7 P. M. ’18. 19, 20. 21, 22. 23. 21. 25. 26. MYRTLE OLDEN Chauffeur, every other week ’24, 25, 26; member of loud speakers’ society 26. MARIAN ANDF.ltSON Studying 24. 25. ’26; talking all the time; straining her voice in the Glee Club. DONALD JOHNSON Chewing gum; blushing; posing in his track costume. Page Forty-Three THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CLASS OF ’27 HAS ATTAINED ITS PRESENT STATE One day not so very long ago there entered into old P. C. H. S. a group of intelligent animals. In some respects they were rather green. They had certain places to go at given times and didn't know where the places were. A week later they were settled and knew their places as well as the brilliant (?) stars three years ahead of them. With Red Campbell as president and Miss Troxel and Miss Howell as advisors they progressed very well. During that year they had their own interesting pastimes, a picnic in the fall, a bob-sled party in the winter, and a picnic in the spring. One thing rather unusual which they did was to stage a food sale one day in early spring, by which they made their share of “Reflector-’ money. After a brief vacation, they started back into the old routine and watched the progress of the succeeding green class. Of this particular class we are following, a few had dropped out and a few of the previous Sophomore class had remained behind, but the eighty-four had dwindled to seventy-eight. That year their amusements followed much the same course as in the previous year. With Mildred Bess as president, and Miss Hieronymus and Mr. and Mrs. Toon as class advisors the year passed by. In the fall and spring they had their usual picnics and bob-sled party. In early December when the trees were falling and lights were out they entertained the public with a musical and literary program. During March they participated in a stunt show which was produced by the whole high school. Their stunt was named Pokyhuntus.” This class, no longer green but rapidly moving to the point when they will be dubbed the brilliant (?) Seniors, is this year the Junior Class. Harold Parsons sails the class ship, and Miss Sharp, Miss Koch, and Miss Hieronymus direct his course. As is the custom, it is their task to make the students of the high school and the residents of the town eat candy and Eskimo pies. The proceeds from this trade are used to provide a banquet for the stars of P. C. H. S. The activities of this class are as varied as the numerous things the High School is attempting to do this year. The question of class lings came inevitably. After the hubbub of choosing and collecting money, the questions arose: Are the rings here? When are they coming? ' And they came. Among the activities come the varsity basketball team, of which the Juniors compose an appreciable part; the football squad had some of its most brilliant and useful players from the Junior Class. In track they had their share of men participating also. In inter-class games the Junior girls led the rest. During January the benefit show, A Kiss for Cinderella, was given at the Majestic. In March the play, The Goose Hangs High, was produced. And then, after the victories of track and baseball, comes vacation. After this brief period they will have reached their culmination as a class. They will be the brilliant stars of P. C. H. S. Patre Forty-Four The Juniors Have: Given a benefit picture, A Kiss for Cinderella.” Presented The Goose Hangs High.” Won the girls' inter-class basketball contest. Had eight men on the football squad. Furnished four membeis oc the tegular basketball team. Had nine members of the baseball squad. Sent out four men for track. Presented three pieces of stage scenery to the high school. Given the annual Junior-Senior banquet. OUR HERO The greatest play 'twas ever made In any football game, Was made by me, myself alone. No one else was to blame. The half back had been wounded By a wallop on the chin; There was no other substitute, And so they sent me in. A fumble and the pigskin ball C:me bounding straight to me; 1 grasped it in my arms and ran Like winds across the lea. The yells that broke behind me Were like music to my soul. As with a wildly beating heart I plunged across the goal. My playmates gathered round me And wept as though their hearts would break; Then very gently picked me up And threw me in the lake. They rll agreed that 1 had made A most astounding play And would have won the game If I had run the other way. —Porter Orr. Page Forty-Five SOPHOMORES Allen Ketchum Helen Carlson Leroy Fretty Lelah Danielson Maurice Sexton Lucille Myers Sherman Kemp Elverna Carlson Bruce Turner Robert Hoffman John Pierce Truel Lindgren James Meador Robert Randle Milburn Swanson Virgil Anderson Orville Shallenberger Clarence Stiegman Neal Anderson Delmar Williams Ralph Brown Ruth Blackmore Walter Danielson Irene Cothern Russell Wilkinson Gladys Jones Velma Puett Eldora Swanson Miss Hammond (advisor) Helen Elliott LaVaughn Risser Clara Ekbom Miss Teeters (advisor) Franc Rasmussen Hazel Thompson Elwood Mortweet Dorothy Adamson Glen Sexton Mildred Pierce Arthur Carlson Milburn Peteison Helen Belton Ernest Stillman Katherine Burns William Martin Dorothy Andeison Orlen Volden Thecdora Gee Donald Peterson Edith Kroon Ruth Blackfotd Florence Peterson Thelma Lee Madonna Archer Edna Anderson Perry Lawson CLASS HISTORY On September 7, 1924, fifty-nine eager faces arrived at P. C. H. S.—f. o. b. (full of brains). After several weeks of razzing and hair cutting, the pure and innocent settled down for good hard work. At the first class meeting. Miss Hammond and Mr. Garnett were appointed class advisors. With the unanimous good spirit of the advisors and students the “Freshies” were very successful in everything they attempted to do. Did they have fun and were they high winners? Ah, we'll say so—they romped at two picnics, one at Kitzman’s Woods—the other at Kemp's. They carrolled on one bob ride and even feasted at Ryberg’s. They could talk anyone’' into buying a ticket—they were fine looking babies—better babies in fact than any other class could present. And now they are the peppy class of Sophs. When it comes to athletics, they are right there—the boys winning the trophy for the intra-class basketball tournament, while the girls broke the record? ? ? They entered into all activities with the spirit which makes a success. —Mildred Pierce. Patt« Forty-Nine .•'I FRESHMEN Wendell Mearns Mabel Beland Hcrace Shaw Irene Corbly Wendell Tibby Gladys Johnson Mr. Toon (advisor) Nora O'Dell Wayne Canney Elmer Barnes William Mull Helen Hill Kenneth Russell Emily Natterstadt Eugene Crowe Pearl Erickson Emerson Gentry Glealhel Truex Henry Dover Ruehama Kurtz • Vernon Moffett Irene Remley Howard West Genarie Lee John Henry Gladys Henry Willard Parker Alice Newman Marie Hand Opal McHaley Wilbur Martin Stanley Watts Andrew Darter Cyril Anderson Jchn Moline Howard Miller Glen Magnuson Theora West Albert Hill Dorothy Saldeen Iris Ahlstrom Eunice Schif Vivian Bestold Arlyn Larson Loretta McLaughlin Marion Teas Lillian Stanford Ruth Adamson Evelyn Curtis Gladys I ibby Mrs. Toon (advisor) Edith Stevenson Bernice Mitchell Gordon Palmberg John Kemp Maurice Hanson Out of twenty-six letters We will choose four Which every one of us Knows and adores. P stands for Paxton, The good old town; C stands for Community, That helps all around; H stands for High, That towers above; “S” stands for our School, Which everyone loves. CLASS HISTORY As we Freshmen are so young, we haven’t much history to relate. When we started to school in September it was very difficult for some of us to get on our feet, but after a certain amount of blundering and mistakes, finding ourselves in the wrong rooms, losing our locker keys, our friends and even ourselves sometimes, we finally succeeded. We're not afraid to think that even the high and mighty Seniors didn't get along so well at first. But now we are quite familiar with high school life, after learning how to yell and how to behave in class and assembly. We've been trying our best and we have succeeded. Last fall we had a picnic party, as we called it. It was to have been a picnic, but when it rained, Mr. and Mrs. Toon, our class advisors, Icindly invited us to their home and it turned into a party. On April first the Seniors put on a stunt show, in which we Freshmen took part. Our stunt was Barnum Bailey Circus, Jr., and it afforded much amusement. A bob sled party was planned once this winter, but as the snow melted, we had no sleighing. The Freshmen, both boys and girls, have been very interested in basketball this winter. The teams were both coached by Mr. Toon. Each played three games, and although we were not successful in winning the championship, we have three more years to go and three more chances to win. Although we are young in P. C. H. S., we are represented in the following activities: Band, Orchestra, Boys' and Girls’ Glee Clubs, and Student Council. We have started pretty well for Freshmen, and will win more honors yet we'll wager, now that we have such a good start; but we'll never be stuck up about it, as seme people are—will we, Freshies? No! ! I guess not, and we’ll always be kind and considerate to the little ‘‘Freshies’’ that come after us, because we can remember that we were once as dumb as they. Dorothy Salden. Mabel Beland. Oh! I Wonder What Would Happen if— Nora O’Dell and Eunice Schif didn't get to work their algebra in English class? Iris Ahlstrom had a date? Emerson Gentry would see a ghost? Everyone got to 4th hour algebra class on time without making a bit of noise? Stanley Watts couldn’t find any girls to tease? The stuck-up Seniors even as much as looked at us Freshies? Miss Sharp didn't laugh when she talks in the fifth hour assembly? Page Fifty-Four 13114 Northeast Madision Paris, France April 12, 1836 Dear Irene: I know you will be surprised to hear from me, but really I haven t forgotten you and the good times we had in dear old P. C. H. S. Lillian Stanford (1 suppose you remember the little red-haired lass of P. C. H. S.) is my roommate. We came to Europe two years after we had graduated from college. She says ''hello” and sends her best regards to the kids. Lillian and 1 went to the Palace Theatre this afternoon and heard Mmlle. Marie sing. She surely is some opera singer. We never were so surprised in our lives as when we heard that her English name was Miss Loretta McLaughlin. We had a lovely talk with her after the program. While talking to her. we saw Mr. William Mull. He says he is studying to be a foreign preacher. Will the foreigners ever be educated? Bill invited us out for dinner, but Loretta could .not go because of her husband. (Gee. 1 am certainly glad 1 am an old maid.) At the hotel we saw the sweetest dancer, and 1 bet you can't guess who it was. It was Alice Newman. I suppose you remember her. She said she came to Europe just after she graduated from college. 1 saw in the Chicago Tribune, which is sent to me by a friend, that Eunice Schiff won her contest in tennis against Helen Wills. Good for her. I also read in one of the papers that Bernice Mitchell swam the English Channel. Nobody can say that the class of 1929 wasn t the best class that ever graduated from P. C. H. S. Well, dear, I never expected to print a newspaper, so will close with love. Your loving friend. Opal McHaley. P. S. As 1 started to mail this letter I met a girl on the street who reminded me of Theora West. She looked at me and I looked at her. Then she spoke and said she thought she knew me, and sure enough it was Theora! She says she is an American actress in a French theatre. Nora O Dell is her partner. Neal Anderson: Between you and me, what do you think of Stanley s girl? Bill Mull: Between you and me, not so much; but alone—Oh, boy! John Moline: Have you ever been up before Mr. Swinney? Alice Newman: I don’t know. What time does he get up? Miss Koch: Are you sure this composition is original? Wendell Mearns: Well, maybe you can find one or two of the words I used in the dictionary. Page Fifty-Five ORGANIZATIONS . From the Domestic Science Department, a Home Economics Club has been formed, with a membership of forty-seven, under the supervision of Mrs. Toon. The club has enjoyed five regular monthly meetings, which were held at the homes of various members. The meetings consist of a business meeting, a short program, games, and refreshments. Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Welch have given us two very interesting talks on the Value of Home Economics. A Hallowe’en party and a Christmas party were also enjoyed by the club. Recently the club secured pins—miniature sterling silver tea-kettles, as their club emblem. The club is very wide awake and expects to have at least two more meetings and a picnic before the end of the term. —Anna Watson, Secretary. Paife Fifty-Seven FRENCH CLUB The French I and II students organized into a club early in the fall. The following officers were elected: President, Charles Campbell; Vice President, Helen Newman; Secretary, Frances Anderson; Treasurer, Dora Ireland. The first meeting was held in December in the study hall of the new school. A program, consisting of French songs, readings on various French Christmas customs, and other interesting subjects, was rendered. The second meeting was held in April. At this meeting the subjects of customs of the different divisions, French financial affairs and location of France, were discussed. As a result of the efforts of a few ambitious members of the club, under the direction of the advisor. Miss Koch, an exhibit for the French Club was held at the Farmers’ Institute. The exhibit consisted of dolls dressed in the characteristic costumes of the divisions of France. The meetings have been very interesting, and now a big picnic is being planned for the last meeting of this club. —Parker ‘26. fuse Fifty-Eight LATIN CLUB The Sodolitas Latina was organized in 1924 to promote interest in the study of Latin and to instill into the minds of the students a love for the classics. Every student in the Latin department is a member of the club. The officers for this year are: Maximus Consul Consul__________ Censor__________ Quaestor_______ Pianist________ Vernette Larson _Otis McQuiston -William Martin .-Alice Newman -Emily Johnson Pms FUiy-Nlit GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB This year the Girls Glee Club has enrolled thirty-eight members. Under the direction of Mr. Pierce a musicale was given, the proceeds of which were applied on the new piano. The program was well received, and on March 26, the Glee Club, along with other school musical organizations, presented the same musicale at East Lynn. A sextette, picked from the Club, broadcasted An Indian Love Scene’’ from station WIMB. Hoopeston, Illinois, on Monday, February 22. The Kinky Kid s Parade' which the girls presented at the Annual Senior Stunt Show took the first prize of five dollars for the best stunt. Last year this organization won second place in the Music Contest at Gibson. They will enter again this year with the hope of bringing home first place. Page Sixty BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club has made much progress in the work this year under the direction of Mr. E. L. Pierce. The club has appeared in many of the school activities of the year, some of which were the Musical and the Stunt Show. Harmony is their motto. Virginia Benjamin has acted as pianist for the club this year. Page Sixty-One INSTRUMENTATION R. Randle, bass horn J. Moline, clarinet H. Johnson, trombone T. Lindgren, trombone M. Lindahl, clarinet V. Moffett, alto saxophone C. Alford, baritone N. Swanson, trombone H. Kemp, trombone N. Anderson, clarinet H. Belton, alarinet W. Cornell, saxophone R. Brown, saxophone W. Martin, bass drum C. Burkard, cornet D. McKnight, 1st alto L. Johnson, cornet M. Peterson, cornet L. Risser, saxophone E. Moffett, violin F. Anderson, violin A. Rodeen, violin J. Pierce, drums W. Morris, clarinet G Tinberg, cornet H. Miller, comet Mr. Pierce (instructor) H. Belton, clarinet C. Stiegman, cornet F. Lindley, violin E. Johnson (pianist) Page Sixty-Two MUSICALE On February 4, 1926, the Glee Clubs and Orchestra of P. C. H. S. gave a musicale in the new high school auditorium. The money which was raised was to help pay for the new Steinway Grand piano. The following program was rendered: Overture—Royal Emblem_______________________________________R. L. King Overture—William Tell___________________________________________Rosini Overture—Royalist________________________________________________K. L. King ORCHESTRA Boats of Mine__________________________________________R. L. Stevenson Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind___________________________Gertrude Willis GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB In Jungle Land_________________________________________Ira B. Wilson Gypsy Love Song________________________________________David Brooks Jennie Kissed Me_____________________________________________L. Hunt BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Overture—Zenith Baritone Solo—Eligie BAND ACCOMPANIMENT Meditation_______________________________________E. T. Morrison BAND Dutch Windmill Dance EIGHT GIRLS Indian Love Scene SEXTETTE—INDIAN GIRLS Anna Swanson_________________________________________________Soloist Arva Rodeen__________________________________________________Soprano Maurine Boyd and Laurene Parker______________________Second Sopranos Lucille Myers and Mildred Pierce_______________________________Altos George Wimer__________________________________________ Indian Boy Thirty Years Ago and Now The Midnight Waltz Song The Song Spirit of Today BOYS’ GLEE CLUB AND BANJO-UKK ACCOMPANIMENT Farewell Song The Dance of the Pine Tree Fairies__________________________________J. S. Fearl GIRLS' GLEE CLUB BROADCASTING The Band, Orchestra and a number of the Glee Club Girls motored to Hoopeston on February 28, where they broadcasted an enjoyable musical program from W1BM at the Lorraine Theatre. The band and orchestra each played several numbers, and the girls put on an Indian Love Scene, which proved of great interest to the audience and radio listeners. An imitation of Harold Teen's Hotsy Totsy Orchestra was cleverly presented, and solos were broadcasted by several of the High School people. —Frances Lindley. Page Sixty-Three STAFF Mildred Allen________________________________________________Editor-in-Chief Kernon Watts______________________________________________Business Manager Lester Johnson__________________________________Assistant Business Manager Helen Newman_______________________________________________________Associate Editor Vernette Larson_________________________________________________Organization Editor Otis McQuislon___________________________________________________Advertising Editor Eva Mull________________________________________________________________SnaP Editor Mabel Dunnan__________________________________________________________Alumni Editor Gordon Johnson______________________________________________________Athletic Editor Maurine Boyd______________________________________________ Literary Editor Pearl Anderson__________________________________________________________Joke Editor Frances Lindley___________________________________Society and Music Editor Page Sixty-Five 26 OVER THE ETHER WAVES Station P. C. H. S. Tuning In Receiving Wave Length 1925 Program 1. Urbana, Illinois—Home of the University of Illinois. Bang'' II and “Irvie Johnson— History of the Little Green Cap.” 2. Chicago, Illinois. Chub Holly— The Art of Selling Fords. Sidney Johnson— Essentials of Authorship. Walt” Nordgren— Prohibition. 3. Galesburg. Illinois—Home of Knox College. Dorothy Hill— Trials of a Pi Phi Pledge. 4. Wheaton, Illinois—Home of Wheaton College. Miriam Given— Pleasure and Religion. Harriet Tibby— A Given Example. 5. Normal, Illinois. Ruth Horner and Dorothy Anderson— Our Years in the Teacher’s Home. 6. Bloomington, Illinois. Lucille McFadden— This University Called Illinois Wesleyan. 7. Paxton, Illinois. Lililan K., Ruby T.— School-teacher Days.” Helen Croft— Movies From the Side-line. Susanna and Clara— Household Hints. Lucille Papineau— The Song the Typewriter Sings.” 8. Augustana College. F. Ed. Johnson— Theological Views. Receiving Wave Length 1924 Program 1. Paxton, 111. Doc Corbly— Pick Up Jobs.” Sarah Mae K., Phoebe J., Goldie C., Myrtle S.— Tales of the Birch-rod. Leroy Johnson— Window Decorating. Fred and Lily— In a Cottage for Three. Arnold Carlsten— My Years of Apprenticeship. Arline Carlsten— Barn Paint Only. 2. Wheaton College. Irma M. and Pauline G.— Wheaton Flappers. 3. Purdue University. 'Butter' Johnson— Live Wires (In Basketball).” Page Sixty-Six 4. Normal, Illinois. Martha Belle D.— Bedtime Stories for the Kiddies.' Bessie Steward— That Long String of Ivories. Florence L.—“Teacher's Preparations.” 5. Urbana, 111.—U. of I. Pete R.— The Cause and Effect of Work. Rachel T.— Roller Skating on East John Street. Bang” I and Shorty P.— University Sheiks. 6. Galesburg—Knox College. Carl C. and Mildred K.—“Can Two Live Cheaper Than One) 7. Greencastle, Ind.—De Pauw University. Emily Wylie—“Life of a Theta. 8. Washington, D. C. Raymie Johnson— Still Yelling. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Receiving Length 1923 Program Wheaton College. Dorothy Given— My Neighbor—Red Grange. Des Moines, Iowa—Drake University. Howard Hill—“Years at Knox and Drake. De Piuw University, Irene Bear— Cole Available at Indianapolis. Chicago, Illinois—Art Institute. Dorcas Newman— Arts and Smiles.” Paxton, Illinois. Frances Watts— Grade School Kiddies. Eureka, Illinois—Eureka College. Opal Moudy— This So-Called Peppy Institution. University of Illinois. Everett Swenson— A Small Town, But Not Forgotten. Donald Kirk—“Slow and Easy Exercise for the Student. Hoopeston, Illinois. Dottie Pennington— Waves Are Wavering.” Clarence, Illinois. Mary Carson— Essentials of a Young Music Teacher.” Chicago, Illinois. Phyllis Nordgren— A City Stenographer. Receiving Length 1922 Program 1. Augustana College. Evelyn Swanson— The Good Doctor That Did Not Win. 2. Paxton, Illinois. Beda Tinberg— A Millionaire's Employee.” Mrs. Chester Lindgren— Occupations Many. Mrs. Noble Johnson— Married Life. Inez Thompson— Art of Clerking. Page Sixty-Seven 3. University of Illinois. Edmund Ludlow—“Keeping Route No. 25 Hot.” 4. Lindenwood College for Girls. Grace Larson— Yes, I’m From Moussouri. 5. Monmouth College. Kathryn Dunnan—“How to Graduate in 3J 2 Years. 6. Wabash College. Dick Corbly— Seeing Over Things. Receiving Wave Length 192 I Program 1. Chicago, Illinois—Art Institute. Beth Newman—“Art Science in Chicago. 2. Wheaton College. “Deacon Given—“Advertising My School. 3. Kankakee, Illinois. Mae Hanson— A Gallagher Student. 4. Gilman, Illinois. Lloyd Peile— Printing. 5. Champaign, Illinois. Alice Pollack— A Stab at the U. of I. 6. Paxton, Illinois. Mary LaBarre--“Receiving Callers at Home. 7. Chicago, Illinois. Walter Young—“Advertising for H. S. and M. 8. Ohio. Marjory Strong— School-Marming. Receiving Length 1920 Program 1. Paxton. Illinois. Pauline Berquist— Say it With Flowers.” Fred LaBarre— 5 s and 10 s and a Lot of Young Clerks. Agnes Barnes— Still at the Birch-rod.” Mrs. Charles Brown— One Must Marry Sometime. 2. Gibson City, Illinois. Lois Moffett— Canning on the Typewriter. 3. Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Maurice Pierce— Just You and I and the Baby. 4. Chicago, Illinois. Genevieve Carlsten— Teaching the Kiddies to Sing. Frances Culver— The Lady Physician. 5. State of Illinois. Noble Johnson— Are You All There? 6. St. Louis. Catherine Thompson— One-two Arms Outward Stretch. Page Sixty-Eight A LEGEND In the early days when the Indian was the only American known, there dwelt on the waste and desert prairie of our Illinois, a tribe of Indians, the Ulini—brave and proud of their name in Indian warfare. They lived in their native way, fighting when necessary, and peaceful when undisturbed. Generation after generation came and went—each fewer than the last, but none the less brave. Then came the day when the white man first made his appearance. There was dark foreboding in the heart of each Illini. But these men were kind priests and were anxious for the red man to know the omnipotence of the Almighty Hand. In the days when Illini were fastly decreasing, there lived a handsome young brave, whose bronze shoulders were broad and whose slim waist was litheness itself. He was Manchewa, who carried on his belt the biggest display of scalps, and whose eyes gleamed with more vitality than the rest. He wooed and was loved by the fairest dusky maid of the tribe, Wawatosa. She was proud of his honored name and bravery and secretly prayed to the Great Spirit to protect her lover. One early spring when earth was again awakening, Manchewa told Wawatosa that he must go away for awhile. And one evening when the red sun sank, Manchewa and a few other members of the tribe left the shore and slowly paddled down the Illinois river to an unknown country. Wawatosa, standing unseen on the bank, praved for the safe return of her lover. There was fear, mingled with hope, in her heart. Would his return be in three moons, as he had promised? She turned to leave the shore, but hesitated, and gazed again at the grim and straight figure of Manchewa nearing the bend of the river. A gleam of a lifted oar in the fading light and they were seen no more. Wawatosa stumbled back to the camp. Spring passed, summer came and waned, and Wawatosa watched and waited. Often she would go to the place where she had last seen them, hoping for the return of the brave. Many moons passed. The winter, sad and dreary, came and went, and earth again awoke. The time came when the tribe decided that the young brave was dead. They chanted the usual death song, and ceased waiting for him. Wawatosa took no part in the chanting. Later that night, the moon shone on a small figure stumbling toward a high cliff. It was the unhappy and unfortunate Wawatosa. At the edge of the cliff she paused, chanted her own death song, and raised her face and arms heavenward in humble pleading to Manito. There was a deathly stillness as her body left the cliff, then a distant sound ®f splashing water. The pale moon shone as before. At last there were only a few old and weak members of the Illini. The white man claimed the Illinois prairie and the Indian has become the Vanishing American. The memorable cliff now bears the name “Lover's Leap, and is gazed upon by hundreds of tourists yearly at the Illinois State Park, Starved Rock. —Eleanor Larson. Page Sixty-Nine “THE ORGANIST” Most organists play a prelude before service, but most people don’t understand what it's for. They think it's jest for fun, or to use up the time till the minister gets ready, or to show what the organist can do. And most organists don’t understand, either. I 11 never forget one organist we had for a few Sundays three or four years ago. He reminded me for all the world of a Bantam rooster. My! but he was pert and smart 1 Mind you, he had took lessons in Paris and London and Germany! And he knew it! Well, he came around and got the job—wanted a change of climate, he said, and didn t care much about pay. So we got him. Next Sunday the church began to fill up half an hour before beginning time. It seemed like everyone in church turned out to hear our new organist. After a while he came-swaller tail coat, and a carnation on his lapel, and perfume all over him so you could smell him a block away. My! when he came in everybody turned around to look at him, and he smiled the neatest little smile you ever saw. T hen he took off his overcoat and his rubbers and slid in on the organ stool. Then he pulled out his pinch nays—I guess that’s what they call 'em on his nose. Then he put a great big book in front of him on the organ and pulled out a lot of stops and wiggled a bit till he got himself into shape. Then all of a sudden, before anybody knew what he was up to, he flopped right down on the keys and began to work. And didn t he work! Lan' sakes, I thought he'd clean split the organ! His fingers went wild over the keyboard, and his feet wam’t much better. The poor old organ roared and groaned and yelled as if it were being murdered, and the people they jest stared and thought it was grand. Well, mebbe it was, but there war’nt no religion in it. When the pastor got up to preach he looked real downhearted, and I don’t believe the Lord was in His holy temple at all that day. Well, that s the way he played preludes. Mebbe it was high-toned music, but someway or other he never got us to feel like worshipping, and I always thot that was what a prelude was for. —Lorine Lindgren. FAR FAMED BOOKS Mrs. Swinney—“How to Win a Professor. Miss Hie-- Indian Reserves.” Miss Koch— How to Stay Little. Miss Hammond— The Proper Use of Cosmetics. Mrs. Toon—“Holey, Holey, Holey. Mr. Toon— Better Homes and Gardens.” Mr. Swinney— Rules of Ball Playing Combined with Mathematics.” Mr. Spires— Slow but Steady Wins the Race. Mr. Garnett— Grin—That’s the Style. Eats? Anything to Please Your Wife. Miss Gracen— A Series of School Teachers’ Trials, including Good Housekeeping, Essentials in Ford Driving and Lack of Training of Present Generation.’ Miss Teeters— Plants, Animals and the World at Large.’ Miss Sharp— The Worth of My Ideas. Page Seventy “Oty”___________________________________________________________ The Charleston Charles Greenan______________________________ All Alone By the Telephone Don McKnight______________________________________________________ Collegiate Kernon Watts____________________________________________________ 1 Love Me Mr. Swinney___________________________________________“Kathleen Mavourneen Mrs. Swinney_________________________________________________ Dreamer of Dreams Raymond King_____________ In the Land Where the Green Shamrocks Grow Helen Newman__________________________ Every Thing is Hotsy Totsy Now Pearl Anderson_______________________________________________________________My Man Frances Lindley____________________________________ I Need Some Pettin' Truel Lindgren__________________________________________________________ Drowsy Head Mabel Dunnan__________________________________ Oh How 1 Miss You Tonight Herbert Kemp (Perdueville)_________ I'm a 12:00 Fellow in a 9:00 Town Frances Anderson_________________________________________________________ Brown Eyes Perle Lewis____________________________ Just Snap Your Fingers at Care Gordon Johnson_________________________________ Somebody Stole My Gal Jimmy Meador___________________________________________________________Stumblin Mildred Pierce____________________________________ It's Sweet William Now Frances Wylie_______________________________________________“Old Fashioned Girl Laura Orr__________________________________________________ Minding My Business Frances Callison__________________________________________________________“Jazz Baby' Emily Johnson____________________________________ Don't Tickle Me. I Pray Mr. Pierce_______________________________________________“Funiculi Funicula Eugene Martin__________________________________________________________ Jealous Harold Belton__________________________________________ Suppose 1 Never Met You Clyde Burkard___________________________________________ Yes Sir, She's My Baby Miss Teeters______________________________________“Ain't Nature Grand Harold Parsons____________________________________ Why Did 1 Kiss That Girl Miss Hi __________________________________________________“Way Out West Mr. and Mrs. Toon----------------------------------------------------------Love Birds Mr. Garnett__________________________________ , m Not Lonesome Now Maurine Boyd------------------------------------------------------------Friends Miss Hammond______________________________________“I m So Sympathetic Don Swanson------------------------------------------------------------Humming Clark Alford_______________________________ Where Is My Sweetie Hidin' Marvin McHaley--------------------------------------------------------- Leapin' Lena Page Seventy-One ATHLETICS 19 26 F. C. H. S. IN FOOTBALL Football practice started a week before school did, and in response to Coach Swinneys first call, about thirty-five would-be gridiron heroes responded. This number was increased the following week to forty-six, the greatest number to report in more than five years. Of these forty-six, McKnight, King, Alford, Swenson, Lewis, and Nelson had played before. The team opened the season by taking Gilman into camp by the score of 32-0. For a first game, it was a good one. Owing to the score, nearly the whole Paxton second squad was used during the second half. Mac and Bink made the touchdowns. The next game was with Hoopeston here. Both teams fought hard, but Hoopeston's fullback got loose in the first quarter and carried the ball over for the only score of the game. Punting out was the order of the day on account of the wet field. Score 7-0. P. C. H. S. moleskin wearers won an easy game (32-0) from Rantoul in a slow game, the last quarter being played by an almost complete second team, who nevertheless, made three touchdowns. McKnight ran forty yards for one touchdown, besides getting another. Martin, Moffett, and Guy each chalked up a touchdown in this game. The next week the team went to Melvin for a tie game, (6-6) played on a very muddy field. There could be no end running or passing, so McKnight and Myers (Melvin) had plenty of practice in punting. At Fairbury the Paxton warriors played another tie game. Fairbury was heavier than the Paxton team and so little ground could be gained by line plunging. However, early in the first quarter Alford passed to McKnight, who Page Seventy-Three ran forty-five yards for a touchdown. Fairbury got their touchdown in the third quarter when Thompson plunged over our goal. Score 7-7. In the Milford game, the Gold and Blue took the little end of one of the hardest fought games played. In the first half Paxton outplayed the Milford machine, McrCnight gaining consistently on line plunges. Another two or three minutes and P. C. H. S. would have scored a touchdown. In the third quarter Milford, by a series of passes, came to the I 0 yard line, but were held for three downs. On the fourth they completed a pass over the line for the winning score. Kankakee came down here and won a hard game, 12-0, the next week. The Paxton lads deserve much credit for holding their heavier and stronger opponents to the low score. The first game between Paxton and their old time rivals was rather a lame affair, ending with the score 19-0 in Paxton s favor. Todd, McKnight, and Alford scored the touchdowns. Swenson also starred by his excellent receiving. The team played their weakest defensive game of the season against Melvin here on their own field, and the Melvin team was quick to take advantage of this fact. Penalties cost Paxton many nice gains. Score—Melvin 6; Paxton 0. The Gold and Blue closed their season Turkey Day by defeating Drummer a second time (19-6). Lewis got loose for a twenty yard run and on the next play Mac” ran sixty yards for a touchdown, Alford also scored a touchdown as did Swenson. Total Games won, 4. Summary of Season Score: Paxton 115; Opponents 48 Games lost, 4. Games tied, 2. Average, .500 The Scrubs We had a pretty good season in football this year, but probably the team wouldn’t have made much of a showing had it not been for the scrubs----those fellows who wanted their school to have a good team so much that they went out every night and gave opposition to the first team, even though they couldn’t get to be in a real game. A team without a second team to battle against, try new plays against, etc., is at a terrible disadvantage, and so we ought to say a few words of appreciation to McHaley, Milburn Swanson, Rasmussen, Sexton, Moffett, Lindgren, W. Martin, Turner and the rest who made up the P. C. H. S. second squad, and showed the right sort of spirit. Page Seventy-Pour Capt. (and Capt.-elect) Donald Mac McKnight is a triple threat man. He passes accurately, outpunts most of his opponents and plunges well. Mack has another year, having already played three years. Perle Sport Lewis, C. “Sport outplayed his opponent in every contest. On the defense he couldn't be beat and his hard tackling made folks hesitate before trying to gain through the pivot position. Perle is another Senior. Sherman Sherm Kemp, R. G. Here we have a real fighting guard. When he puts on his fighting face, oh, boy! does he smear 'em? Kemp will be back next year, we re happy to state. Clark Bink'’ Alford, R. H. B. When a man can pass well he's a valuable man to have, but when he can receive passes, carry the ball and run interference—well, there are four reasons why we’re glad “Bink will be back. Clifford “Kippy Todd, L. E. Kip was good at receiving passes, broke up a lot of end runs, and—we re glad he’s to be back next year. Page Seventy-Five Raymond Red King, Q. B., held down his job most efficiently. He catches passes and punts and his end runs net no small gains. Too bad he has to leave us. Harry Bud Croft, R. T. Bud played a mighty good game at tackle. A mean tackier, he was a hard man for any opponent to run up against. Bud will be back next year. Donald “Don Swanson, either end, was another new man, but he soon learned the game, and, being a sprinter, was valuable on getting down under punts. Sorry you have to leave us, Don. Raymond Squeak Nelson, L. T. He was a dangerous player at all times and could be depended upon to do his share and more both on offense and defense. Squeak is a Senior, so he won't be back. Eugene Gene Martin, L. H. B., is another backfield man we hate to lose. He's done some good work for P. C. H. S., both on offensive and defensive. Page Seventy-Six Glenn Pearson” Pearson. R. T., is another linesman we hate to lose because he hit low and hard, stopping everything. Charles 'Chuck Greenan. R. G. and R. T., is not a big man, but he s a scrapper from his shoes up. He s a good man, but we have to lose him. Condon “Condy Guy, L. H. B., made his mark as a line plunger, making most of his gains on off tackle plays. We hate to lose a fighter like Condy.” Harold Fat Parsons, L. G., was a new man, but he developed into a dependable man long before the end of the season. Fat is another P. C. H. S. will be happy to have fighting next year. Harold Swanee” Swenson. R. E-. plays a good brand of football. He had played end for two years, so was fitted for his job. More than one quarter-back made the mistake of trying end run plays around his end. Senior 'nuff sed. Page Seventy-Seven BASKETBALL After the football season closed, about thirty-five young hopefuls answered the basketball call, but after a few nights of practice, the squad was cut to fifteen. Even though the season was not as successful as it might have been, there will be several experienced men left for next year. These ought to make a nucleus for a splendid team. During the first game Sport-' Lewis received a floor burn which, through complications, took him out of the rest of the games. Guy took Lewis' place and everything seemed to be going nicely when Pierce became ineligible, and this was followed by McKnight having fallen arches, which took him out of the game. The new or remodeled team was: Alford, center: Todd and Belton, forwards; Ed Moffett and Guy, guards. This team drilled day after day until a smoothly running machine was again in operation, showing improvement in every game. The tournament this year was held at Melvin in the Community High School gymnasium. Paxton went over with everything to win and nothing to lose. We drew the winner of the Roberts-Drummer game, which proved to be Roberts. Both Paxton and Roberts had won from ee.ch other, and this was a hard battle, which Roberts won in the last minute of play, the score being 2 I- Pagc Seventy-Eight 1 7. Melvin won the tournament by defeating Roberts, the final score being 23-10. We got third place by defeating Piper City. Alford made the second county all-star team, being placed at center and captain of his team. Champaign won the District Tournament at Urbana by defeating Ur-bana in the finals. Paxton played Farmer City in their first game, defeating them 37-28. Our hard luck came when the same day we had to play Champaign, winner of the tournament. The boys gave a good account of themselves, however, and had plenty of pep. Schedule Hoopeston at Paxton_________________________Paxton 24; L.oda at Paxton_____________________________Paxton 19; Melvin at Paxton____________________________Paxton 19; P. C. H. S. Alumni at Paxton________________Paxton 28; Drummer at Paxton---------------------------Paxton 34; Milford at Paxton___________________________Paxton 18; Paxton at Loda_____________________________Paxton 20; Cissna Park at Paxton_______________________Paxton 17; Paxton at Rantoul___________________________Paxton 16; Paxton at East Lynn-------------------------Paxton 14; Onarga at Paxton___________________________Paxtcn 17; Gilman at Paxton___________________________Paxton 35; Paxton at Roberts___________________________Paxton 19; Rantoul at Paxton___________________________Paxton 26; Paxton at Melvin____________________________Paxton 18; Roberts at Paxton___________________________Paxton 33; Paxton at Drummer__________________________Paxton 22; Paxton at Gilman____________________________Paxton 22; East Lynn at Paxton________________________Paxton 15; Total number of points—Paxton 416; Opponents 480. Games won, 9; games lost, 10. Percentage .473. Opponents 22 Opponents 10 Opponents 39 Opponents 26 Opponents 1 1 Opponents 30 Opponents 1 7 Opponents 20 Opponents 33 Opponents 20 Opponents 16 Opponents 2 I Opponents 24 Opponents 27 Opponents 4 7 Opponents 32 Opponents 18 Opponents 35 Opponents 19 Besides the regular schedule we also played in two tournaments: Ford County Tournament at Melvin Paxton 17__________________________________Roberts 21 Paxton 38_______________________________Piper City 20 Mid-Eastern District Basketball Tournament was held at the Urbana High School Gymnasium Paxton 37____________________________Farmer City 28 Champaign 35______________________________Paxton 16 Pate - Seventy-Nine TRACK The Blue and Gold agregation took second place in the first Ford County Annutl Track and Field Meet that was held in the Drummer High School Athletic field. Drummer High School won the meet by a score of 36, while Paxton scored 28, and was followed by Cabery, whose score totaled 26. McKnight, of Paxton, and Lynch, of Drummer, were the outstanding stars of the meet. Lynch scored 20 of Drummer’s 36 points, while McKnight scored 16 of Paxton’s total of 28 points. Lewis and 'Gene Martin, of Paxton, on the javelin throw, won first and second places respectively. As Paxton got second place out of the meet, they received a beautiful banner. Gold medals were given to the athlete who won each event, and silver and bronze medals were given to those entitled to second and third places respectively. Page Highly Track Events 50 Yard Dash—First, Lynch, Drummer; second, McKnight, Paxton; third, Lane, Drummer. Time :06. 100 Yard Dash—First, Lynch, Drummer; second. Miller, Drummer; third. Hall, Cabery. Time :l I. Quarter Mile—First, Lane, Drummer; second, Strubhar, Melvin; third, Harshbarger, Melvin. Time 1 :5 5. 220 Yard Dash—First, Lynch, Drummer; second, Miller, Drummer; third, Swanson, Paxton. Time :25. Half Mile—First, Otto, Melvin; second, Webber, Melvin; third, Greenan, Paxton. Time 2:16. 220 Yard Hurdles—First, McKnight, Paxton; second. Lane, Drummer; third, Otto, Melvin. Time :29. Half Mile Relay—First, Drummer; second, Melvin; third, Paxton. Field Events Pole Vault—First, Stadler, Cabery; second, Stiegman, Roberts, and Colthurst, Cabery, tied. Height 9 feet, 8 J 2 inches. Javelin Throw—First, Lewis, Paxton; second, E. Martin, Paxton; Songer, Kempton. Distance 126 feet, 8 inches. High Jump—First, McKnight, Paxton, and Colthurst tied. Shot Put—First, Lynch, Drummer; second, C. Martin, Paxton; third, Songer, Kempton. Distance 38 feet, 9 inches. Broad Jump—First, Sadler. Cabery; second, Colthurst, Cabery; third, Bradford, Drummer. Discus—First, Hall, Cabery; second, McKnight, Paxton; third, Sadler, Cabery. Distance 99 feet, 6 inches. Paxton Wins Invitational Meet About two weeks later Paxton staged an invitational meet on the Blue and Gold's athletic field. The teams that competed were from Rantoul, Onarga, Oakwood, Homer, and Rankin. Paxton easily won a good track meet by scoring 5 I points. Their nearest rival was Rantoul with 3 1 points, who was followed by Onarga, Oakwood, Homer, and Rankin respectively to their scores. Our boys scored in the first and second places in the track events and mostly second and third in the field events. They also won one of the most exciting mile relays in which they had ever participated, Rantoul trailing very closely. After the meet, Clarno, chief official of the meet, presented to Captain Anderson, of Paxton, a large silver loving cup, being awarded for first place. Funkhouser, of the Rantoul team, accepted a cup for second place. Captain Anderson received a small loving cup, awarded for winning the relay. This year Coach Toon will have good material, owing to the fact that we only lost one man last year by graduation. Page Eighty-One BASEBALL Immediately after the basketball season ended, Coach Swinney called the baseball hopefuls out for practice. There were over twenty that answered the call. Practice was held in the gym for about the first two weeks, with an occasional outside workout when the weather permitted it. Coach Swinney saw at the start that he had good material to get in the running order—consequently he didn't have to work new men in the various positions. Most of the boys on this year's team were on last year's Ford County Championship team. They are a hard hitting bunch, with good fielding, and best of all, they never give up playing their best until the last out is made. Following is a Who's Who in Baseball : Squeak Nelson, our captain, holds down the center field position. On the mound we have Gene Martin and Bink” Alford, who will keep the batters from seeing first base. Martin is a Senior this year and has had three years of experience on the team. Our catcher is small but mighty. He has had one year of experience behind the bat and has proved very successful. “Stagg Clark is what we call him, and it looks as though he may some day merit the name. Condy Guy and Bush Brown are the other two hopefuls for the same position who are expected to have a chance at the job this year. Page Eighty-Two “Don Swanson is the veteran at first base who is one of the best first basemen that the P. C. H. S. team has ever had. He is a hard hitter and his record last year was nearly errorless. Don is a Senior. At second base we have Jug Burkard fighting to hold the position. “Les Johnson, another Senior, is making it hot for him, however. At short stop we have another Senior star— Doc Belton. Belton is a quick player, which makes it very hard for the opponents to get to first. At third base Kippy Todd is stationed. Todd takes care of his position very efficiently. He's always fighting and is a good hitter. At left field Posie Orr and Bud ’ Croft are in competition. Orr seems to have an edge on Croft, however, for he is a regular “flytrap. Dick Carson, another fighting Senior, makes the captain work to hold his center field job. Ed Moffett, Red King, and Pewee Morris are all out for right field. Ed seems to be favored, however. He is good at catching flies and is equally good as a batter. Paxton 14; Buckley 1 The first game of the season was with Buckley here. Our boys played a wonderful game, keeping the visitors scoreless until the last inning, when they got their only score. Most of our runs came in the fifth inning. Martin pitched a stellar game for the Old Gold and Blue, fanning twelve batters. Paxtcn 13; Armstrong 5 Our team next journeyed to Armstrong, where they defeated Mr. Trox-el's nine by a score of 1 3 to 5. The field was slow owing to the heavy rains that preceded the game. This caused many errors on the part of both teams. Paxton scored most of her runs in the first two innings, after which Selson, the Armstrong moundsman, pitched good baseball. Alford pitched a good game for Paxton, and his support was excellent. Paxtcn 8; Melvin 2 Coach Winters brought his team down from Melvin, only to be defeated to the tune of 8 to 2. Martin pitched a good game, striking out firteen men. His support was the best that has been this year. Our boys could score almost at will, getting several hits. Boundy, Melvin's moundsman, had poor support throughout the game, errors featuring their fielding. Page Eighty-Tliree Girl Boy Rodeen, Lindell, Callison____________Center--------Randall. Turner, Meador Ward, Ireland_____________________S. Center Ross, Anderson______________________Forward----------------Peterson. Lindgren Corbly _____________________________Forward___________________________Martin, Stiegman Johnson_______________________________Guard----------------------------- Kemp Corbly, Parker________________________Guard____________________________Brown, Anderson Miss Hi ____________________________Coach----------------------John Pierce INTER-CLASS BASKETBALL Inter-class basketball was resumed this year under the supervision of the Student Council, after two years of rest. It was started to induce more exercise in the school other than in the gym classes, and to afford better chances to choose inter-scholastic basketball material. The receipts went to the school's general fund. Inter-class basketball games were great successes this year. They were well attended and much enthusiasm was shown throughout the season. The class spirit was the best that it has been in several years. The Junior girls are champions of the girls’ section, having won three games and lost none. In behalf of the Student Council, Mr. Swinney presented the miniature basketball trophy to Captain Marguerite Corbly. The Sophomore boys are champions of the boys’ section, having won three games and lost none. In like manner, Mr. Swinney presented another miniature basketball trophy to Captain Milburn Peterson. Final Strndings Girls GW GL Pet. Boys GW GL Pet. Junior 3 0 1.000 Sophomore 3 0 1.000 Senior 2 1 .666 Freshmen 2 1 .666 Freshmen 1 2 .333 Junior 1 2 .333 Sophomore 0 3 .000 Senior 0 3 .000 Page Eighty-Five 1925 CALENDAR 1926 26 September 14—Mr. Swinney and faculty welcome us back with open arms!?? I 5—Grand mixup in new school—Freshmen are as green as ever. 1 6—Good lecture—we have simply ruined the new building. 18—Mr. Pierce begins the annual attack upon our voices. We use the church across the street so we won t tear down the new building. 22—First class meetings. The officers look dignified all day. 24— No school this afternoon. Big “Barby Que out at the park—don't eat too much. 25— Football—Hurray! We scalped Gilman. Awful fumbling. 28— The parting of the ways’’ took place when Miss Koch separated many good friends for the good of all. We wonder why George W. got a front seat? 30—One month gone already. October I—Seniors had a picnic. We wonder where the boys got those six big watermelons? 3—Hard luck! Hoopeston beat us 6 to 0. Our boys sure know how to fight. 6— Jim Meador accidentally gave us a solo this morning. 7— Oh Boy! Snow! Oh Skinnay! Get your sled out and come on! I 0—More football—we skinned Rantoul. 1 3—Oty played peek-a-boo today in English. We wonder if Helen’s ankle had anything to do with it? 14— Rain, Rain, nothing but Rain! ! ! I ! ! 15— Oooooooh! ! Injuns! ! They gave their dances and war whoops right in the study hall. 16— Seniors put on a real pep meeting. Freshies adorn the wall. 1 7—Melvin tied us 6-6. Fight ’em, boys! I ! I 20—Johnny, Jug, and Truel, “The Jazz Hounds, entertained us today with their art. 23—The Girls’ Glee Club sang us a song. A little big Freshie seemed to be trying out her lungs. 25—Grade cards—everybody crabby. 28— Towns-people are beginning to remove their front gates and bring in the porch furniture. 29— Watch your step—the floors are greased. 30— Halloween! ! ! ! Beware of spooks! Page Eighty-Six November 2—Perle Lewis thinks the Columbia overflows because it is too full of fish. Will somebody enlighten the poor boy? 4—Big fight—we lost to Kankakee. Hard fighting to the end. 6—Seventh hour assembly is in charge of the Student Council. They have resolved to be good (for an example). 9—Pictures taken. Everyone wore a sweet smile. 1 |—Organization of the French Club. The Juniors believe in stuffing the ballots. 12—Hurrah! We beat our old rival Drummer! | 3—Everyone was especially careful. There were I 3 black cats reported missing. 18— The proofs for our pictures came. Some of the smiles changed to frowns. 19— More hard luck—Melvin beat us. 20— No school! We wish they would have Teachers' Institute every week. 21— The staff went to the Convention at Champaign. 23—If the Student Council takes care of the Students—who watches over the Council? 27—Lotta fish stories in History. 30—Thanksgiving—we are thankful for a vacation. December I—John Moline writes to Santa Claus. 5— After seeing the new Gym, all the girls have decided to play basketball. 6— Basketball season opens with a rush. 7— Orchestra practice—Miss Hi seems to object to vocal accompaniment in study hall. 1 2—Student body troops up stairs for first assembly in new auditorium. 14—French Club dines on Eskimo Pies—10c please. 1 7—Santa left a big Christmas tree on Market Street. Now for the decoration. 20— Melvin came over and showed off. 21— Latin Club enjoys a Christmas party. 22— Pictures arrive; Mabel sighs, mail congested. It won t get to Gibson before Christmas. 23— School’s out—be back next year. January 1—Happy New Year! ! I 6--Senior girls turn dressing room into swimming pool. 8— lug Johnson enters. YET! ! ! 14—Juniors and Seniors stage a basketball game foi amusement. A few of the girls suffered from bald spots after the battle. 1 7—Everybody sleepy. 21— Jug Burkard’s giggle ends many a discussion in English IV. Page Eighty-Seven 26—The whole gang went to the game at Roberts. Dick on his banjo, Jim on his voice Furnish the music and all rejoice. 30— Miss Sharp has a new system of finding out all we know—Shh, it s a secret. February I—Student mailmen were informed that their services were no longer ap preciated by the faculty. 5— Senior tossers of the weaker six (?) netted a victory over the Sophs. 1 1—Lecture day. 1 3—Too bad it isn't Friday. 14—Glenn Pearson bought the biggest Valentine. Who for, we wonder? 19—The end of the class tourney. Junior girls and Soph, boys are the trophy winners. 28— Thus ended another February. March 3— “Pete and May make speeches in assembly after they are presented with the trophies. —District tourney in Urbana. We wonder why all the absences? 6— Pink seems to be the prevailing color today—at least on absence slips. 12—The Juniors showed their talent in The Goose Hangs High.” 26—East Lynn was entertained by P. C. H. S.’s musical organizations. 31— Dress rehearsal for the Stunt Show. Everything went off “punk. April 1— Stunt Show! Everything went off grand. 2— Bob-sled parties and waffles are now in order. 7— The absent-minded principal left his wind-shield wiper going all night. We wonder where his mind was? 8— Mack starts cleaning up High School dirt. Can't carry ice, but like all great football players, must train for next year. 1 5—“Pickle” try-outs. Several good pickles were discovered. 21—Seniors anxiously await report cards. 29— We found the President of the Junior class idly plucking petals from a dandelion (she loves me; she loves me not.) Spring has come. May I—Kcrnon was seen stealthily stealing toward a country road carrying a beautiful May basket. We hope Ruth got it. 14—Baseball in full swing. Come on Paxton! Let’s go! 19—B's are wanted! Seniors without them look worried. 28—Juniors entertain Seniors at Annual Banquet. 30— Baccalaureate. June I— Pickles is given to the world. 4— Commencement. Page Eighty-Eight Dear Miss Wuzz: Please tell me how a fellow can get his studies when he's in love? I’ve tried it and think it’s impossible. Ma says it ain't. Johnny Pierce. Dear Johnny: Yes, honey, it is possible. 1 could tell you but it would take too long. Ask Gordon Johnson—he’s been through the mill. Fuzzy Wuzz. Dear Miss Fuzzy: Please help me out. I’m a bashful freshie and the girls just won't leave me alone. What is the attraction? Is it because I part my hair in the middle? Wayne Canney, Dear Wayne: No, my dear, it is because of that pair of azure orbs with which you have been endowed. Rumor has it that you unconsciously sling a wicked wink. 1 would advise colored glasses. Fuzzy. Dear Fuzzy: 1 thought girls liked athletes. Gosh, I’ve tried everything—basketball, football—even coaching. No success! I just must annex one for the summer. Help! Condon Guy. Dear Condy: You have had bad luck to be sure, but you have just the physique for a life guard. You’d look great, 1 know. Why don't you apply for a position at Holley’s Pond? Fuzzy W. P. S. Leave the engaged ones alone if you wish success. Dear Miss Wuzz: My heart is broken. Pearl Anderson has just told me that boys don’t like girls unless they can giggle and can Charleston and sling a mean line. I m not a contortionist, 1 have no desire to laugh and I can’t fish; but I can recite 350 lines of Virgil by heart, play the violin, and am working on a new geometrical theory. Shall I change my ways? Will it pay? Frances Lindley. Dear Miss Lindley: Don’t be common and follow the crowd. Be individual. All the old maids I ever heard of were. Don't fashion your life to suit the men. Enough other foolish girls do that and see where they land—in the kitchen. Miss Wuzz. Dear Miss Wuzz: Would it be proper to visit a girl in New Jersey whom I haven t seen for three years? James Meador. Dear Jimmy: It would if you'd seen a recent picture of her to make sure. You know that New Jersey climate is fattening. —Fuzzy Wuzz. Page Eighty-Nine JOKES Donald Swanson’s Examination Paper The people who live in the uninhabited portions of the earth are mostly cannibals. Geometry is that branch of the mathematics that deals with angels. Longfellow was a full-blooded American poet. He wrote “The Salmon of Life. The Pilgrims came to America so that they might persecute their religion in peace. Electricity is a current of very strong stuff. Sir Isaac Newton invented gravitation out of an apple. An axiom is something that is always so, even if it isn’t so. Swinney’s Sentiments Do not slip small notes of paper To your loved one when you meet; Do it not in hall or class rooms— Hand it to her on the street. Miss Koch: As long as we are talking about days of month, I wonder how many there are in each month. Harold Parsons, can you tell us? Harold Parsons sleepily answered: Thirty days have September, All the rest I can't remember; The calendar hangs upon the wall— Why bother me with that at all? John and Kathleen sat at a table, gazing into each other s eyes, while he mechanically consumed the food which was set before him. Ah, said she, I am glad you like it. Mother says that there are only two things I can make properly—potato salad and marmalade tart. Indeed, he replied, And which is this? The school teacher wrote on the blackboard in the Freshman class LXXX. and asked a bright little girl (Alice Newman) what it meant. Love and Kisses, she responded quickly. John: (In English 11) His horse fell and died and he couldn’t make it get up because it was dead.” A Few Tilings That Interest Us More Than Our Books The pencil sharpener. Speaking to someone about everything else }jut the lesson. Hearing the other person get called down for doing something you just got through doing yourself. Watching the clock jump. Watching the teachers move about the assembly. Pa re Ninety (In English Class) Teacher: What are the three most used words in the English language? William: I don't know. Teacher: Correct. Teacher: Did High School equip your son with anything useful? Father: Yes. The cigarettes he smokes drive away mosquitoes and the sweater he wears makes a good scarecrow. Miss Koch: (In English class) Where was Caesar killed? Eunice Schif: (Who is working algebra) On page 64. John (all ready for theater) : I declare, dear, it s raining hard. Helen (buttoning her glcves) : What s a little rain? One would think we were going to church. Mabel (in the country) : Did you really paint the barn yourself, Phil? Phil: Yes. “By hand? “Sure. Think of it, a hand painted barn! Dick Carson says: Tis better to have loved a short one, than never to have loved a’tall. Grub: Aw, Laura, do you think marriage is a failure? Laura Orr: Well, Everett, I can't say from experience, but between you and me I think it would be. Melvin L. once said: Father, what is a fancy dress ball? A fancy dress ball, my son, is usually where most of the clothes exist merely in the fancy. Fame Lives of football men remind us That we, too, can push and shove. And departing leave behind us Hoof prints on another’s mug. Miss Hammond: William, how much does a twelve-pound turkey weigh? Bill Martin: “I dunno. Miss H.: Well, what time does the nine o’clock train leave? Bill: Nine o’clock. Miss H.: That’s right. Now, how much does a twelve-pound turkey weigh? Bill: Oh, now I catch on—nine pounds.” Page Ninety-One G. W, BENJAMIN SON HOME KILLED MEATS ill , enilin DENTIST North End Moat Market Paxton Illinois Over Paxton Sugar Bowl Res. phone, 109 Office, 53 The Pass word for good Ice Cream is Wright's. Just slip the word to your nearest dealer, and watch his smile. A good ice cream is worth asking for by name; take the trouble to say Wright's whenever you say ice cream. Wright Ice Cream Company Phone 443 CONEY ISLAND The Paxton Rubber Before and After the Show Works Lunches, Ice Cream, Cold Drinks J. A. Swanfelt. Prop. Butter-Kist Pop Com Quality and Service First Door South of the Majestic Kelly, Dunlap, U. S., Dayton, Theatre Horseshce and Siberling Tires Page Ninety-Three Graham’s Barber Shop ArntiU' (Cafe Hair Cuts a Specialty MEALS .:. LUNCHES CONFECTIONS Quality and Service Duncan Scanlan Overstreet Bldg. Paxton, 111. Props. At A. H. Nelson’s Smart Wearing Apparel for Ladies, Misses’ and Children can be found at all seasons. Something new since yesterday for today. C. A. Samuelson STEWART DRUG CO. Groceries, Fresh Fruits o Vegetables Club House Food Products —For All— Free Delivery Phone 108 SCHOOL SUPPLIES Sandst.edt’s Grocery For Fancy Groceries Richelieu Brand Occident Flour Phone 69 PAXTON, ILLINOIS Paxton Sugar Bowl The house of purity and quality High Grade Heme Made Candies and Delicious Ice Cream SOME THINGS THAT BRING MORE VALUE TO YOU Careful management is one. Holding expenses down; avoiding waste, so that the money you spend here goes into quality, not “overhead”—are some of the others. Avoiding inferior merchandise to sell at a price is a fixed policy here. You can get good values only in good quality. P. LARSON COMPANY PAXTON, ILLINOIS —o— Guns, Bicycles, Golf, Tennis, Baseball Goods, Camping Outfits, Musical Instruments, Fishing Tackle, Stafford Manufacturing Remington Knives, General Company Repairing. Ccme tc the Sporting Goods Store PAXTON. ILL. for the Sporting Goods. Oscar Olson Page Ninety-Five For Picnics offers Olives, stuffed, extra fancy large Queens—just a little more attractive than we have ever seen before. Medium size Queens and Manzon.ilias; also plain Queens, extra large and medium sized. From full quart packages down to 25c, 15c and lOc. Pickles, large and small sizes—also midgets. Cheese, eight varieties—Sandwich Spread, Sara Lee, Blue Ribbon, and Libby, McNeil Libby's large and small packages Fruits and Preserves. Paper Plates, Napkins, Table Cloths, etc. You will always find good things to eat at the WHITE FRONT THE CONSUMERS SUPPLY CO. This space is donated by Ryberg’s Cafe The House of Purity in Food W. O. S. Broadcasting Best of Gasoline, pure Pennsylvania Oil, or Mobiloil are always found at WILSON S SERVICE STATION Our aim is—“To serve you honestly and well” Rage Ninety-Six X 19 25 We’ve Been Pals Thru School Let’s Be Pals Forever A. E. Sandberg Collegiate Clothes for Collegiate Fellows 3Jorban’s Inuj §hup “A Good Place To Trade The Fager Dry Goods Co. THE CORNER STORE —o— Dry Goods, Notions, and Women’s, Misses’ and Children’s Ready-to-Wear Garments. The Fager Dry Goods Co. Paxton, Illinois Page Ninety-Seven Bob’s Auto Repair Shop For All Makes of Cars Where Expert Service Prevails” Night Service Gladly Given if Called Robert C. Miller, Prop. Shop Phone 714 Res. Phone 375 Route 25, Railroad Ave. Paxton, 111. Malcolm L. McQuiston Attorney and Counsellor at Law Paxton, Illinois Summertime Is Playtime Fishing, Camping, Tennis, Baseball, Picnicking, Swimming, Golf Mere Loafing in a Shady Nook Each weaves a subtle magic that banishes care and fills you with a blissful content. 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Paxton Variety Store Satisfaction Guaranteed Dry Goods Specialties, Notions Art Needlework J. G. GARNETT SON Paxton, 111. Page One Hundred One SfadeecO) SERVICE IS PRIZE Winning Service 7h k above picture tells its own story. Seventeen prizes in one year is a record of which we may well be proud. Let us help you put your annual in the prize winning class. — IV)rite us for complete information. Indianapolis Engraving Company IVulsin Building INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA 8- -3 page One Hundred Two Autographs N E. STEVENS PRINTING CO.. PAXTON. ILLINOIS