Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1930 volume:

■ i ii mtM+ SS MM a HIf0 -Mk- B Foreword In order that the class of ’30 and those classes who have been graduated from our Alma Mater may always be reminded of the spirit of eT. Q- S-, and that others may be inspired by looking through its pages, we present this 1930 “ Reflector” Dedication Our 5wf erinten(ienf The building is the outward symbol of our school life; what goes on within its walls is invaluable to us. May this picture be a reminder of the studies and the good times of one of the happiest periods of our lives. Faculty JOHN. J. SWINNEY Wi’liam Jewell College University ot Chicago A. B. Degree University of Illinois Superintendent MARY FRANCES HILL Oberlin College A. B. and B. S. M. Degrees Music MAUDE GRACEN Ypsilanti State Normal College Cleary Business College Assistant Principal Commercial Courses RUTH PATTON Illinois Woman's College A. B. Degree University of Chicago Home Economics Sophomore Class Adviser IRENE BEAR Goucher College DePauw University A. B. Degree History Civics Junior Class Adviser LYDIA SCHOLFIELD University of Illinois B. S. Degree Graduate Work at U. of I. Senior Class Adviser EDNA PAUL RICHMOND University of Illinois B. S. Degree Biology General Science Freshman Class Adviser CLARA TEDERSTROM Augustana Hospital Training School Nurse ELM A SHEARER Knox College A. B. Degree Latin English Senior Class Adviser W. G. TILBURY Illinois State Normal University B. Ed. Degree Chemistry Physics Geometry Sophomore Class Adviser CLYDE L. WALTERS University of Illinois B. S. Degree Athletic Director Manual Training DOROTHY WASHBURN Illinois Wesleyan University A. B. Degree English Senior Class Adviser University of Illinois B. S. Degree Agriculture Freshman Adviser Muskingum College A. B. Degree Middlebury French School French English Public Speaking and Debating Junior Class Adviser MARJORIE STRONG JOHN Q. SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL BOARD « N. V. Lateer, President H. P. Larson, Secretary Walter Kiest O. B. Clem Herbert N. Stevens The students of Paxton Community High School seldom come in contact with the members of the High School Board, yet they respect and recognize their efforts in making and bettering the school. Seniors SAMUEL ADKINS We think he’s doomed for a political career. Glee Club 1. 2; Latin Club 1. 2; Ag. Club 4; Literary Club 4; Ag. Judging Team 4J Debate Team 4; Track 4; Stunt Show 1. 2. 4; Class Flay 2. 4; Class Basketball 4; Class Vice-President 3. CLETUS BESS All the year ’round his love ne’er grows dim.’’ Class Basketball 2. 3. 4; Football 4; Track 3. 4; Literary Club 4; Science Club 4; Class Treasurer 2; Stunt Show 1. 2. 4; Debate, Sec. Team 4. JUSTINE AHLSTROM A lucky importation from across the sea. Latin Club 1. 2; Class Basketball 3. 4; Glee Club 4; Reflector Staff 4; Stunt Show 4. PERLE BURKARD A dependable senior with rep and pep. Class Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Football 1. 2. 3, 4. Capt. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Track 2. 3, 4. Capt. 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Literary Club 4; Science Club 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Reflector Staff 4; Record Staff' 3. 4; Class Flay 3. 4; Stunt Show' 1. 2. 3. 4. BENJAMIN ANDERSON Slow of speech but sure of thought. Class Basketball 4; Science Club 4; Stunt Show' 4. DOROTHY CARLSON She’s noted for her scholastic ability. Latin Club 1. 2; Stunt Show 2. 4. JANET ANDERSON Nothing’s stale about Janet. Class Basket).all 1. 2. 3, 4; Latin Club 1 2; Glee Club 1. 2; Literary Club 4; Science Club 4; Class Play 3; Stunt Show 4. MARIE CARLSON Little but active is this lass. Class Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Latin Club 1. 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Literary Club 4; Reflector Staff 4; Sec. Debate Team 4; Stunt Show 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN CLEAKY The world’s no better if we worry.” ( lee Club 1. 3; Literary Club 4; Science Club 4; Ag. Club 4; Ag. Judging Team 4; Football 3. 4; Class Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Stunt Show 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT EDGREN He's jjood at athletics and is fond of art. (’lass Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Football 3. 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Class President 3; Stunt Show 1, 3, 4; (ilee Club 1. 2. HOWARD COULTER True as the needle to the point.” (� lee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Sc ience Club 4; Stunt Show 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 2. 3. 4; Record Staff 3; All State Chorus 4. RUSSELL FOSTER He has a quality which many lack —that is quietness.” JOHN COULTER Yes. he’s fond of a certain golden-headed blond.” (’.lee Club 1. 2. 4; Band 2. 3. 4; Record Staff 3; Science Club 4; Reflector Staff 4; (’lass Vice-President 4; Class Play 4; Stunt Show I. 2, 3. 4; All State Chorus 4. MAURICE FRANK Very few can surpass his knowledge.” Pres. Science Club 4; Record Staff 4; (’lass Treasurer 4; Class Play 4; Stunt Show 3, 4. RUBY DRAPER She has pep, ability, and a charming personality.” Transferred from Boswell High School. Boswell. Ind., 3; Class Basketball 3. 4; Reflector Staff 4; (’.lee Club 3, 4; Stunt Show 3, 4; Class Play 4. HOWARD FROYD Just a happy go-lucky Senior.” Class Basketball 1; Basketball 3. 4; Football 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Glee Club 2. 4; Reflector Staff 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Class President 1; Stunt Show 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Play 4. HERMAN GARNER “An sifted independent fellow who with athletic ability.” is (Mass Basketball 3, 4; Football 2, 3. 4; Track 2; Class Play 3, 4. EVANGELINE JOHNSON “Kind and sweet is this little lass.” (Mass Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Domestic Science Club 1. 2; Latin Club 2; Stunt Show 4. IRMA GOODWIN “Always a smile, never a thought of woe.” Latin Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Stunt Show 4. HERBERT JOHNSON A lad who has few cares and troubles.” Class Basketball 3. 4; Aj?. Club 4; Stunt Show 2, 4. MARIE GURLEY “Marie has brains enough for us all. Transferred from Loda High School 4; Stunt Show 4. LORENE JOHNSON “A winning way and smile serene.” (Mass Basketball 4: Glee Club 1, 4; Class Secretary 4; Class Play 3; Stunt Show 2. 3. 4. THELMA HENRY “Of all the nice girls, the sweetest and best.” Class Basketball 3; Glee Club 3; Stunt Show 2, 4. MARION JOHNSON “Rather quiet but mighty nice.” Latin Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Stunt Show 1, 2, 4. ; i W AUSTIN KIRK “Mischievous and jolly is that way of his.” Transferred from Ludlow High School 3; Literary Club 4; Ag. Club 4; Track 3; Football 3. 1; Stunt Show 4; ('lass Basketball 3. 4. L'DORA MEISTER “She’s sweet and nice with long brown curls.” Latin Club 1, 2; (lice Club 1, 2, 4; Home Economics Club 2; Class Vice-President 1; Stunt Show 1, 2, 4. MABEL KROON “Golden hair and a charming way.” (’lass Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4, Capt. 2; Latin Club 1. 2; Literary Club 2; Glee Club 1. 2, 4; (’lass Secretary 2; Student Council I; (’lass Play 3; Stunt Show 1, 2, 3. 4. HOWARD MILLER I’m always wishing to have some fun.” (’lass Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; French Club 3; Science Club 3; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 2. 3; (’lass Cheer Leader 3; Stunt Show 1, 2, 3. THELMA LIENTZ “When Thelma’s around, nothing’s ever slow.” Class Basketball 1. 2; Class Cheer Leader 1; Student Council 2; Glee Club 1. 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Reflector Staff 4; Stunt Show 1, 2. 3. 4; Debate 2. 3. 4; Literary Club 4; Record Staff 2. 3. 4; (’lass Play 3, 4. JAMES McDEVITT “Persistent in his studies is our coach assistant.” Class Basketball 2. 3. 4; Athletic Manager 4; Literary Club 4; Science Club 4; Stunt Show 4. ALVIE LINDGREN “T h o u g h t is deeper than all speech. Latin Club 1; Ag. Club 4; Stunt Show 4. RUTH NOBLE “She does too much thinking to have common thought.” Class Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Latin Club 1. 2; Record Staff 3, 4; Reflector Staff 4; Class Play 3; Stunt Show 2, 4. GORDON PALMBERG “Life’s a jest and all thing's show It.” (Mass Basketball 4; Stunt Show 1. 4; As. Club 4; Dairy Judging Team 4. MARY RUTHERFORD “I'd rather play and dance and sing than anything. (Mass Basketball 1, 2; Stunt show 1, 2, 3. 4; Latin Club 1. 2; Glee Club 1. ARTHUR PEARSON “A man that blushes is not quite a brute.” Class Basketball 3, 4; Stunt Show 1, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Science Club 4. ALBERT SCATTERDAY “A worthy senior from a great class.” Band 4; Class Treasurer 3; Science Club 4; Stunt Show 4. EDNA REEP “Dignity and good behavior is befitting a lady.” Latin Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Stunt Show 2, 4. MILFORD SKOG “How does he dare to have such fair and wavy hair?” Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3; Ag. Club 4; Stunt Show 2, 4. CARL RICKARD “A masterful athlete and not one bit vain.” Class Basketball 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Stunt Show 4. MILDRED STIEGMAN Leadership and popularity mixed into one.” Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Cheer Leader 1; Varsity Cheer Leader 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Science Club 4; Literary Club 4; Glee Club 1. 3. 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Stunt Show 1, 2. 3, 4; Debate 2, 3. 4;Record Staff 3, 4; Reflector Staff 4; Class Play 3, 4. GILBERT TINBERG “Not as tall as mounts, but it’s quality that counts.” (’lass Basketball 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Stunt Show 1. 4. DORIS WEBERG A regular giggler with lots of vim.” Transfer! d from Alma High School, Alma. Mich., 3; Stunt Show 4; Class Basketball 4. ELZORA URBAN “Her qualities are many, she’s dependable too.” Latin Club 1, 2; Literary Club 4; (Jlee Club 1, 2; ('lass Secretary 1; ('lass Play 3; Stunt Show 1. 2, 3, 4; Reflector Staff 4; Debate 3, 4. JOHN WEIDNER “For his ability he has won fame.” Latin Club 1. 2; Science Club 4; Literary Club 4; Basketball 3, 4; Football 4; Track 3; Debate 4; Class Play 3, 4; Stunt Show 1. 4. CLASS HISTORY It was on September 26, 1925, that P. C. H. S. opened its doors to receive one of the peppiest classes it has ever known. They were green and awkward and had to suffer the humiliation of wearing green hair ribbons and pink neck ties, yet they lived it down. The class officers elected were: Howard Froyd, president; Edward Wolfe, vice-president; Elzora Urban, secretary; and Mable Kroon, treasurer. In the second year, the class of 1930 lost some of its bashful ways since it was very observant of the bold, bad ways of the upper classmen. This year the class officers were: President, Perle Burkard; vice-president, Nellie Alexander; secretary, Mable Kroon; treasurer, Cletus Bess. With the beginning of the third year, the class showed signs of seemingly inexhaustible pep and came to be known officially as the peppiest class in school. That third year began with the usual routine of meeting old friends, making new ones, and electing officers. Robert Edgren was made president; Samuel Adkins, vice-president; Albert Scatterday, treasurer, and John Weidner, secretary. Many of the class distinguished themselves in football, basketball and debate. The Junior picnic was greatly enjoyed by the members present. It consisted of a lunch, games, and swimming. After the picnic was over, the boys suggested to some of the girls that they learn how to swim before they got into deep water again. Miss Shearer’s efforts to direct a play were not useless since the Junior play, “The Whole Town’s Talking,” was very successful. As the school year drew to a close, the Junior-Senior banquet was given May 29 at the Middlecoff Hotel. There was dancing and card playing afterwards at the Legion Hut. Now, the last year is drawing to a close. The class as a whole can feel that it has done its share in all the school activities. Although the class is not so large as it was when it started, there still remain forty-five to graduate. The Seniors had a picnic in October. The meat provided was steak. One could see the students taking bites of this steak and then putting it back on the stick to cook some more. As darkness came on, the picnic broke up and the class climbed into cars and departed for home. The Seniors were given the responsibility of supervising the Stunt Show this year. It was given two nights instead of one and drew full houses both evenings. “The Rear Car” was chosen for the class play to be presented June 3. Events of importance at the close of the year were Class Day, May 27; Junior-Senior banquet, May 29; Baccalaureate, June 1; and Commencement, June 6. The class takes sad leave of dear P. C. II. S., but it hopes that the school will never forget the “Peppy Class of 1930.” CLASS WIL] We, the class of ’30, having ended our high school days with success in all our undertakings now leave the memory of our high standard to the surviving classes and declare this to be our last will and testament. 1. To the class of ’33 we bequeath our dignity and good behavior. 2. To the class of ’32 we bequeath our talent and athletic ability. 3. To the class of ’31 we bequeath our wonderful class spirit and our class advisers. 4. To the faculty we bequeath our happy, joyous times, and our ability to back all sports. The following bequests have been held in high esteem and greatly prized by us, the Senior Class of ’30, and the aforesaid class does expect and request our successors to accept them in the same manner as bequeathed. 1. Samuel Adkins, my red sweater, to Lomas Moffett. 2. Justine Ahlstrom, my love for taking shorthand dictation, to Pauline Paulson. 3. Benjamin Anderson, my ability to ask good questions in physics, to William Judy. 4. Janet Anderson, my basketball ability, to Esther Hull. 5. Cletus Bess, my ability to see only one girl, to “Bus” Schif. 6. Ralph Brown, my gray sweater, to Glen Parker. 7. Perle Burkard, my athletic ability, to my brother Vernon. 8. Dorothy Carlson, my scholastic ability, to Evelyn Miller. 9. Marie Carlson, my one-man slogan, to Dolores Hammerstrand. 10. John Cleary, my ability to wreck Fords, to Robert King. 11. John Coulter, my stature, to Bob Kiest. 12. Howard Coulter, my girl friend, to Lloyd Younggreen. 13. Eugene Crowe, my title as “Coach,” to Wallace Beckstrand. 14. Robert Edgren, my motorcycle, to Mr. Swinney. 15. Maurice Frank, my Honor Roll record, to Roy Hancock. 16. Russel Foster, my red hair, to Edythe Elliot. 17. Howard Froyd, my pep and popularity, to Peter Swanson. 18. Herman Garner, my argumentative manner, to Leroy Rasmussen. 19. Irma Goodwin, my turned up nose, to Mildred Jones. 20. Marie Gurley, my happy and carefree manner, to Leta Gowdy. 21. Thelma Henry, my wavy hair, to Doris Anderson. 22. Evangeline Johnson, my last name, to Helen Miller. 23. Herbert Johnson, my taxi service, to William Schneider. 24. Marion Johnson, my quiet ways, to Lola Darter. 25. Austin Kirk, my shrill voice, to James Pool. 26. Mabel Kroon, my quiet disposition, to Wesley Swanson. 27. Thelma Lientz, my witty comebacks, to Mabel Younggreen. 28. Alvie Lindgren, my stride, to Joe Walker. 29. L’Dora Meister, my curls, to Opal Atkins. 30. Howard Miller, my ability to identify robbers, to Edward Wolfe. 31. William Mull, my popularity among the girls, to Leroy Rasmussen. 32. James McDevitt, my fair and square ideas, to Delbert Stifle. 33. Ruth Noble, my laughing brown eyes, to Lucille Trickle. 34. Gordon Palmberg, my Ford, to Paul Gavert. 35. Arthur Pearson, my dimples, to Donald Wrede. 36. Edna Keep, my soft and delicate voice, to John Schofield. 37. Carl Rickard, my artful manner of making baskets, to Arthur Sandberg. 38. Albert Scatterday, my laugh, to Marie Redman. 39. Milford Skog, my rosebud blush, to Frank Sisson. 40. Mildred Stiegman, my ability to play the trombone, to Louise Weidner. 41. Gilbert Tinberg, my knowledge of French, to my brother Perle. 42. Elzora Urban, my debating ability, to Harriet Hill. 43. Doris Weberg, my dark wavy hair, to Margaret Dale. 44. John Weidner, my hair cut, to Francis Stone. 45. Lorene Johnson, Mary Rutherford and Ruby Draper, respectively, will our reputations as the “High School Flirts,” to Virginia Johnson, Dottie Elofson and Helen Miller. PROPHECY Being private secretary to the United States Ambassador to Spain affords a great many experiences, but in all the five years in which I have been in the employ of Ambassador Van Moor, the experience that pleased me most occurred only a few evenings ago. It was my pleasure to attend a ball at the Casino, in Madrid, as the guest of Ambassador Van Moor. During my brief stay in Spain, I had heard much praise for the distinguished Mr. Devalero, who had won a nation-wide reputation as a political leader and public speaker. I learned from various conversations that this gentleman was to be an honored guest at the ball. This was my first formal affair of the kind in a foreign country. I was overcome with admiration at the beautiful sight which the ball presented. Suddenly the talking subsided, and everyone turned toward the reception room and eagerly watched the doorway. What could be the reason for such a sudden change? A trumpet was sounded and an attendant announced Mr. Devalero. There was a great burst of applause as he appeared in the doorway. I was surprised to find that he was not a Spaniard, but an American! He walked across the great hall, nodding first to one side and then to the other. He was coming straight toward me. As he bowed low in front of me, he said: “Pardon me, senorita, are you not from the States?” “Yes,” I answered. “I would have guessed as much. Do you not know me?” “Why—yes,” I answered with puzzlement. “You are Mr. Devalero.” “You don’t recognize me then?” “What do you mean? Surely there is some mistake.” “Not unless I am mistaken in your identity.” “I hardly think you know me, Mr. Devalero.” “Don’t you remember Samuel Adkins?” At the first mention of the name, I looked eagerly at the face of my questioner. “Why, Samuel Adkins!” “It’s odd that you wouldn’t recognize an old schoolmate,” he laughed. There was an exchange of hearty greetings and an explanation to the Ambassador. A little later in the evening, I had an opportunity to talk with Samuel. “What’s happened to all our old classmates?” queried Sam. “I haven’t been able to keep in touch with all of them but I do know what some of them are doing.” “Perhaps between us we can get a line-up on them.” “Janet Anderson is a nurse. She did very good work in helping to exterminate the recent epidemic of Anophagestinism at Loda, Illinois. Marie Carlson is married. She and her husband are specializing in scientific farming in Michigan. Dorothy Carlson is a housekeeper in the White Mouse at Washington, D. C. Mabel Kroon has a stenographic bureau in Boston, Mass. Thelma Henry is a hostess at a large television station in Birmingham, Alabama. John Cleary is mayor of Ludlow. Benjamin Anderson is a designer of ladies’ hats, and from what I hear, he is certainly making a success of his profession. Maurice Frank is a professor of Criminology in the department of law at Yale University. He always did have a psychological turn of mind. Marie Gurley is librarian at Loda. Howard Miller is chauffeur for Mr. and Mrs. James McDevitt. James is head accountant for the Palmberg Banking Establishment at San Francisco. Mildred Stiegman is national chairman of the W. C. T. U. of Canada.” “Her mind has certainly turned to serious things, hasn’t it?” said Samuel. We both laughed as memory brought back a few of Mildred’s humorous pranks. “Edna Reep,” I continued, “ is a book agent. She works in Paxton and vicinity. Howard Coulter is the minister of the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle. Evangeline Johnson bought out the famous Fannie May Chocolate Shops in Chicago, and she is now proprietor of the famous ‘Evangeline Chocolate Corporation.’ Irma Goodwin is an overseer in the Elite dressmaking establishment in New York City. Austin Kirk is a great stage tragedian. The latest newspaper reports stated that he was performing at Topolabampo, Mexico. Alvie Lindgren is a bellhop at the Hotel Belmont on Long Island. Milford Skog is first saxaphonist in the United States marine band at Washington, D. C. I’m not just certain, but I believe that Arthur Pearson is a real estate agent in Rankin, Illinois.” “I saw in yesterday’s paper that Doris Weberg was working to lower the tariff on peanuts,” said Samuel. “She would. I don’t believe that I know what any of the others are doing. It doesn’t seem as if we all ought to be so widely separated, does it?” The old memories that this discussion stirred up made us both feel rather melancholy. “What about Gilbert Tinberg?” I queried. “He was always so small.” “He is the preacher of the First Lutheran Church at Paxton. El-zora Urban is a missionary in Korea. I wonder how she is getting along with the heathen. John Weidner is a United States representative to the Hague Conference. I always said that he was doomed for a diplomatic career. Albert Scatterday is traveling with a road show.” “A road show?” I asked with surprise. “Yes, he’s a fortune teller. Carl Rickard is editor of the Paxton Daily Tribune, which has a circulation of fifty thousand. Ruth Noble is wardrobe mistress and designer for the Paramount picture studios at Hollywood. William Mull is a model for the advertisements of Hart, Schaffner Marx clothes. Ruby Draper is on the stage. I saw her do a very clever tap dance a short time ago at Salt Lake City. Ralph Brown has taken up the carpenter trade in Paxton. Eugene Crowe is proprietor of a Chinese inn at Buckley, Illinois. Robert Edgren is a ballroom dancing instructor at the Madison Square Gardens, New York. He seems to be taking quite well with the ladies. John Coulter is a Senator from Illinois. He is married too. Howard Froyd has been admitted to the bar. Recent statistics show that he has won most of the divorce suits in the past year. He has been married three times himself. I recently heard that Herman Garner had entered the pugilistic ring, and that he was at the time of the writing located at Miami and going strong for a heavyweight championship. Herbert Johnson is an importer of Brazil nuts. He has his main offices in New Orleans. Russell Foster is manager and sole producer of the biggest musical comedy hit of the season. Russell wrote all the big musical hits for the production, himself. I don’t believe I know what any of the others are doing, or even where they are.” “Well I think that’s about all of them anyway,” I answered. “Oh no it isn’t either. Marian Johnson is a clerk in a department store in Oshkosh, Wis. Perle Burkard is head coach at Purdue University. L’Dora Meister, now Madam Sylvia Me-aster, recently became a member of New York’s exclusive Fifth Avenue Society. Lorene Johnson is entering the international Bathing Beauty contest at Atlantic City. Mary Rutherford is a mannequin in a dressmaking establishment in Champaign, Illinois. Cletus Bess is sole owner of one of the greatest glider ports in the United States.” “But what happened to Thelma Lientz?” asked Samuel. “She is running a home for mistreated old maids on one side of the Kankakee river, and an old bachelor’s home on the opposite side, and a matrimonial bureau in conjunction. “She certainly is aiding humanity, isn’t she?” laughed Samuel. Just at that moment, the crowd of admirers claimed Samuel for their own, and I walked slowly back into the great ball-room to meet the Ambassador. Justine Ahlstrom. Juniors BEULAH ADKINS “Kind and pleasant and a true friend.” DORIS BEVINGTON “A quiet nature with various charms.” JEANETTE ANDERSON “It doesn’t pay to spend too much time on studies.” MARIE BLACKWELL “Her smiles are many, her frowns are few.” WILLIAM ANDERSON “Laugh and play from sun to sun, There’s nothing wrong in simple fun. VERNON BURKARD “It is a great plague to be too handsome a man.” WALLACE BECKSTRAND “Tut, tut, my lad, the girls won’t hurt you” RICHARD CARLSON “A saxophone player of great skill.” LEONA BELAND “A sunny disposition is the very soul of success.” VIRGINIA CARLSTEN “Is she not more than painting can express?” WILMA BESS “Smile and be happy. Each day that goes by.” MARIAN CONGRAM “Life without laughing is a dreary blank.” MARGARET CROFT “A smile will go a long, long way.” DOTTIE ELOFSON “Her winning smile and charming way bring her many friends.” ROZELLE CURTIS “Beware! I may yet do something sensational.” ERMA FRANK ‘ She makes us step to keep up with her scholastic ability.” MARGARET DALE “Loyalty and devotion are strong traits of her character.” VENNUM FREDRICKSON “When ignorance is bliss, ’tis foolish to be wise.” ANNA DANIELSON “The maid who modestly conceals her talent.” FRANCES GOODWIN “Sing and the world’s harmonious, Laugh and the world’s in tune.” LOLA DARTER “Not to be laughed at a second because she’s little of stature.” LETA GOWDY “A cheery smile and bubbling laugh.” EDITH ELLIOTT “She’s always looking on the bright side.” ROY HANCOCK “There is no man suddenly either excellent or extremely evil.” LUCILLE HINTON “A merry and contented soul Makes happiness whole.” ROBERT KIEST ‘‘It takes a big man to push ahead in this world.” HELEN HODAM ‘‘A talented and charming all-around girl.” HELEN KING ‘‘Always being her own sweet self.” KERMIT HUTCHISON ‘‘A big husky fellow with a heart that is mellow.” ROBERT KING ‘‘A great man is never afraid to say, ‘I don’t know.’ ” VIRGINIA JOHNSON “Grace is in all her steps; in gesture, dignity and love.” PAUL LARSON “Oh yes! I’m slightly bashful.” every WILLIAM JUDY “So stands the statue that enchants the world.” RONALD LARSON “Silence is the perfectest herald of joy.” CLARK KARR “I dare do all that may become a man.” ROBERT LAURENCE “Greater men have lived yet I doubt it.” HELEN LEE “What would I do if I couldn’t talk?” ARLENE OLSON “Faithful in friendship and work.” EVELYN MILLER “My studies are the least of my worries ’ LOKENE PALMBERG 4 Slow but sure is her motto.” HELEN MILLER “Lots of pep that wins her many friends.” GLEN PARKER “An ambitious and dependable Junior.” LOMAS MOFFETT “Not only a chip off the old block, but the old block himself.” PAULINE PAULSON “Yes, they sometimes call me giggles.” MARION MYERS “Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety.” FERNE PELLS “Best things come in small packages.” LORENE NATTERSTADT “Would that all knewr how modest I am.” JUANITA PLACKETT “Laugh and grow fat.” JAMES POOL “As proper a man as any shall see.” DORIS RULISON “Always pleasant, and with a smile for everyone.” LEROY RASMUSSEN “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men.” DONALD SCHIF “A jolly lad that’s full of fun.” MARIE REDMAN “I am never merrier than when I hear good music.” BETTY SHAW “Her abilities rank with her stature.” MARTHA REEP “She may seem shy, but we cast her as ‘True Blue Lou.’ ” HELEN STEVENSON “Always pleasant to everyone.” WILBUR REEP “A youth to fortune and to fame unknown.” DELBERT STIFLE “I awoke one morning and found myself famous.” MAXINE REYNOLDS “Her laugh is contagious in her smiling brown eyes.” WESLEY SWANSON “Music is well worth one’s time.” EDITH TEESDALE “Happy and gay all the day long.” EDWARD WOLFE “The world knows nothing of its greatest men.” LUCILLE TRICKLE “She thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best.” MABEL YOUNGGREEN “Industrious and happy wherever she may be.” JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In September, 1927, the thundering of a mighty herd deafened P. C. H. S. but the noise was only that of the large number of “green freshies” of the class of ’31. These freshies were duly initiated and their class officers were elected. They were Oretha Pierce, president; Roy Hancock, vice-president; Virginia Carlsten, secretary; William Anderson, treasurer. The second year began as all new school years do begin—with salutations, class adjustments, finding out what teachers would be easy to try to fool, and the election of class officers. These were president, Roy Hancock; vice-president, Donald Schif; secretary, Virginia Johnson, and treasurer, Victor Holley. Some picnics were held and a party was given by the class advisers. Miss Bear and Mr. Tilbury. The bobsled party caused considerable commotion at school so this particular party will stand out clearly in the memories of those who were present. William Judy was chosen as varsity cheer leader to assist Mildred Stiegman, and to become cheer leader next year. The Junior play, “The Youngest,” was presented in the Auditorium on December 13. The banquet given for the Seniors wras kept a secret until the very last. The Seniors agreed that it was a pleasant surprise. Large classes are often unwieldy, but this one is doing its best for its school. Sophomores Third Row—V. Frederickson. J. Anderson. I. Engrstroni. F. Hancock, L. Bresee, M. Dale. H. Carlson, S. Hilligross. L. Foster, M. Adell, L. Goodwin. A. Anderson. Second How—A. Hanson. A. Flannery, E. Horner. J. Flannigan. D. Hilligoss. G. Callison, D. Hammerstrand, G. Griffin. I. Fanner. V. Crowe. E. Anderson. First Row—L. Anderson. C. Davis, D. Hyde. V. Anderson, 1. Bartelson, M. Dale, E. Black-more, J. Adkins, D. Chartier. SOPHOMORE HISTORY Can it be that those Freshies of 1928 form our Sophomore class now? It seems they have only assembled for the first time, except that they are losing some of their green look. For one whole week during initiation of these people, red and yellow socks could be seen everywhere. Third How—U. Swanson. F. Nelson, M. Johnson. D. Moline, A. Sandberg:, G. Johnson. G. Pearson. F. Skog. Second How—M. Swanson, P. Jennings. T. Stone. S. Larson. J. Shumate. H. Schofield. I. Moudy. S. olden. First How—C. West, G. Shreves. E. Lynch. C. West. R. Lindahl. B. Worley, C. Rydell, V. Noland. K. Tieman. P. 'linoerg. The serious business of electing class officers was attended to and Arnold Fagner was elected president; Perle Tinberg, vice-president; Merle Frump, treasurer, and Frances Hancock, secretary. This class tried to gain recognition and as a result, thirteen members were listed on the Honor Roll. The second year opened in 1929. The class officers were Russell Swenson, president; Shirley Larson, vice-president; Ruth Tieman, secretary; Jane Kemp, treasurer. Freshmen Third Row—W. Anderson. R. Anderson. K. Anderson, L. Karr, E. Rurklund. J. McDan-nell, P. Coates, G. McCabe, A. Carlson, E. Laurence. Second Row—M. Kenney, R. Boyer. M. Bartelson, A. Hinton. E. Cooper. E. Bloomquist, R. Jennings, M. Jones, C. Anderson. First Row—Ft. Anderson, J. Hutchison. FF. Hill. A. Henson, V. Evans, B. Cooper, M. Mortweet, R. Duffin, I. Magnusson. W. Ramshaw, C. Ramshaw. FRESHMAN HISTORY As the bell rang, it assembled for the first time, the Class of 1933 within the walls of P. C. H. S. The class number was large but the stature of its members was small. The initation of these freshmen was hard on their knees and noses. They had to bow and rub their nose in chalk, and ask why they were so green. J Third How—R. Schneider. L. Stubbins. E. Parker. D. Wrede. I. Nelson, C. Sadler, r Sand-quist. C. Moffett. T. Nelson. M. Ross, D. Swenson. Second Row H. Peterson. L. Younggreen. L. Williams. C. Rulison. I). Rowland W Sehneider. R. Reynolds, J. O’Hare, L). Anderson. J. Walker. R. Mull. First Ro v—L. Weidner, K. Paulson, D. Noland. R. Swanfelt, L. Whitcomb, C. Troxel C Swanson. I). Rydell. J. Ryberg, F. Swenson, F. Sisson. M. Swanson. The class officers elected were as follows: Kenneth Paulson, pres- ident; Virgil Evans, vice-president; Clco Ramshaw, secretary; Carl Anderson, treasurer. The Freshman picnic was held on September 25, and was greatly enjoyed by the members of the class. Four years are necessary for the growth of a high school student. Each year he develops more initiative and more ability to accomplish his aims. He begins to realize that his success depends upon his own efforts. Activities Top Row—Lientz. Stiegman, Burkard, Carlson, Froyd, Ahlstrom. Bottom Row—Urban, Coulter, Draper, Weidner, Noble. REFLECTOR STAFF Editor-in-Chief_____ Business Manager__ Athletic Editor_____ Art Editor__________ Organization Editor Alumni Editor_______ Snap Editors________ Literary Editor_____ Humor Editors_______ Faculty Adviser_____ Art Adviser_________ ____Thelma Lientz Mildred Stiegman ____Perle Burkard ______Ruth Noble ____Ruby Draper ____Marie Carlson ____Elzora Urban John Coulter Justine Ahlstrom ____John Weidner Howard Froyd ,__Miss Washburn ______Miss Patton When the year is ended, books become pleasant reminders of days gone by, so the Reflector Staff has tried to make the work of recording the words and deeds of the students really worthwhile. The book may benefit those students who must carry on after the Seniors have gone. Burkard Hodani Frank Weidner Lientz P. C. H. S. RECORD Editor____________ Assistant Editor. Business Manager Society Editor____ Athletic Editor___ Faculty Adviser___ Perle Burkard .Thelma Lientz .Maurice Frank .Thelma Lientz .John Weidner __Miss Shearer General News Staff Mildred Stiegman Elizabeth Shaw Virginia Johnson Ruth Noble Virginia Carlsten Arthur Sandberg Paul Larson William Judy Shirley Larson P. C. H. S. has a paper all its own now' and a good one! It was financed by a donation from last year’s Senior class and by subscriptions of fifty cents a semester. It was published every two weeks, making a total of sixteen issues for the year. Members of the staff w ho did a special amount of work were awarded letters. Top Row—Stiegrman, Larson, Larson, Carlsten. Front Row—Johnson, Sandberg, Shaw, Judy. Third How I . TinberK, C. Kulison. C. Moffett, J. Anderson, J. Coulter, W. Judy, D. Wrede, (J. 'Pinhern'. Second Kow -M. Stiegman. H. Miller. U. Carlson, K. Laurence, A. Sandberg, L. Moffett, W. Swanson. L. Weidner. First How—J. Cleary, H. Coulter. H. Brown. M. Skog;, A. Scatterday, J. Weidner, K. Kiest, K. Hutchison. BAND This year the band was under the direction of Mr. Horace Frederick. Rehearsals were held on Tuesday and Friday mornings at eight o’clock. Private lessons given to the band members during the day greatly improved the quality of their music. The band played for the Armistice Day football game, the Junior play, the Musicale, and the Kiwanis Club. It has also appeared before the school assembly. Third Row—P. Sandquist, C. Ramshaw. M. Reynolds, F. Coodwin, D. Moline, R. Palmberg, (J. Pearson, M. Sti'egman. R. Draper, M. Croft, II. King:, A. Danielson. Second Row—R. Weidner. .1. Ahlstrom, R. Meister, IS. Bloomquist, M. Kroon. V. Carlsten, H. Hodam. R. Reynolds. R. Williams, H. Hill. First Row—I. Engrstrom, R. Swanson, F. Hancock, B. Adkins, B. Shaw, V. Johnson, S. Rarson, F. Skogr, D. Hyde. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB President----------------------------Ruby Draper Accompanist----------------------Isabelle Engstrom The members of the Girls’ Glee Club were selected by Miss Mary Frances Hill, their director. The club consists of thirty-five students. The meetings are held on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Monday, February 10, 1930, the annual Musicale was given. Immediately following this, the members began preparing for the County Contest which was held April 11, at Piper City. There were twenty-five girls entered. On April 18, Paxton was represented by a group of sixteen girls in the sub-district contest held at Rankin. In the district contest at Normal on May 3, sixteen selected members of the club won second place in Class B, and, combining with sixteen members from the Boys’ Glee Club, won first place in mixed chorus. This victory entitled them to compete in the state contest at Macomb on May 17. Third Row—D. Wrede, J. Flannigan, W. Beckstrand, A. Pearson, H. Coulter. It. Johnson, ('. Kulison, V. Burkard. Second How—W. Judy, D. Schif. R. Carlson, J. Shumate, V. Frederickson, A. Sandberg, I, Bresee, J. Coulter. First Row—-G. Callison, P. Burkard, H. Carlston, L. Rasmussen, R. Hancock, P. Larson, J. Adkins, R. Kiest. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB President_____________________________Perle Burkard Accompanist_______________________Virginia Carlsten The Boys’ Glee Club is composed of twenty-nine members, who are under the direction of Miss Mary Frances Hill. Their meetings are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. After the Musicale, the boys worked hard on their contest numbers. One boy from the Club was chosen to represent Paxton in the County Contest. The selected group from the Boys’ Glee Club also won second place in the district contest and shared honors with the girls in the mixed chorus. They, too, competed at Macomb. First places in solos were won by Shirley Larson, soprano, and Helen Hodam, contralto, and fourth place was won by Richard Carlson, baritone. The combined points secured from the solo and chorus singing won for Paxton a silver loving cup for obtaining more points than any other school in the district. Standing—C. Nelson. P. Hammerstrand, A. Hinton, G. Tinberg Sitting—G. Shreves, J. McDevitt, I. Nelson. MIXED CHORUS The mixed chorus, composed of seven members, was under the direction of Miss Hill. It met on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the fourth period, for the purpose of learning four-part songs. Because of the small number in the group, it was discontinued the second semester. Second Row—D. Anderson, H. Hill. C. Bess, M. Carlson, D. Rulison. First Row—M. Stiegman, V. Johnson, J. Weidner, S. Adkins, E. Urban, T. Lientz. DEBATE The question for debate for the year of 1930 was: “Resolved that the public should retain ownership of, develop and operate the principal sources of hydro-electric power in the United States ” The debate team was composed of Virginia Johnson, Mildred Stieg-man, John Weidner, affirmative; and Elzora Urban, Samuel Adkins, Thelma Lientz, negative. On March 20, the affirmative team lost to Wellington at Wellington. On March 21, the negative team won from Wellington at Paxton. The affirmative team won from Gibson City, at Paxton, April 2. The negative team lost to Gibson City, at Gibson, April 3. Third Row—D. Rulison, T. Lientz, E. Urban, H. Coulter, J. Anderson, J. McDevitt, M. StieKman, M. Carlson, R. Draper. Second Row—-A. Kirk, D. Anderson, S. Hillisoss, J. Weidner, V. Johnson, F. Hancock, S. Adkins. First Row—L. Karr, J. McDannell, J. Cleary, L. Weidner, F. Goodwin, K. Hutchison, P. Paulson, M. Blackwell, J. Schofield, L. Darter. LITERARY CLUB Speaker------------------------Mildred Stiegman Ass’t Speaker----------------------------Thelma Lientz Recorder---------------------------------Elzora Urban The Literary Club was organized by its adviser, Miss Strong, for the purpose of studying the various types of public speaking and of correcting stage behavior. The club has studied debating and extemporaneous speaking, orations and readings. From the club, the varsity debate team and the reader in the County Declamatory Contest were chosen. Third Row—A. Kirk, C. Davis, J. Pool, J. Schofield, G. Johnson. J. Cleary, K. Hutchison. Mr. Scott. Second Row—G. Palmberg, A. Flannery, A. Lindgren, Glen Johnson, E. Crowe, H. Johnson, S. Adkins, P. Jennings. First Row—W. Anderson. R. King. R. Duffin, E. Cooper, W. Reep, J. Flannigan, L. Young-green, C. Rydell, T. Nelson. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA President------------------------Richard Caidson Vice-president________________________James Pool Secretary--------------------------Samuel Adkins Treasurer----------------------------Austin Kirk The Future Farmers of America was organized by Mr. Scott in September, 1929. There are twenty-nine members. The meetings are held twice a month, with extra meetings whenever the President sees fit. The sectional contest for Future Farmers Clubs will be held July 13, at Armstrong. Sixteen different schools from the surrounding counties will be represented. The Future Farmers of America of P. C. H. S. will be represented there by three students from the dairy division, two for grain, two for poultry, three for fat stock, and one for oratorical. The state contest will be held in June at the University of Illinois and two hundred schools will be represented there. In the following November, the National Contest will be held. “SECOND CHILDHOOD” On May 29, 1929, the Seniors presented “Second Childhood,” by Zellah Covington and Jules Simonson. Cast of Characters Professor Frederick Relyea__________________________________John Moline Mrs. Wellsmiller (“Auntie”)_______________________________Evelyn Wrede Sylvia Relyea, his daughter_________________________________Nora O’Dell Philip Stanton, his assistant_______________________________John Kemp General Harry Burbeck----------------------------------Maurice Hanson Marcella Burbeck, his daughter-in-law__________________Ruby Ramshaw Mrs. Vivvert, a neighbor----------------------------------------Loretta McLaughlin Mrs. Henderson, her mother________________________________Mable Beland Lucille Norton, a neighbor________________________________Theora West Judge Sanderson-------------------------------------------Horace Shaw Sheriff Johnson------------------------------------------Stanley Watts Deputy Sheriff-----------------------------------------------------Glen Magnusson THE SCENE The home of Professor Relyea DIRECTOR Miss Edna Paul “THE YOUNGEST The Junior Class presented “The Youngest,” by Philip Barry on December 17, 1929. Cast of Characters Mrs. Charlotte Winslow__________________ Oliver Winslow__________________________ Mark Winslow____________________________ Augusta Winslow Martin__________________ Alan Martin_____________________________ Martha (“Muff”) Winslow_________________ Richard Winslow_________________________ Nancy Blake----------------------------- Katie___________________________________ THE SCENES ACT 1 The living room of the Winslow home. Late June. ACT II The living room rearranged for the “big event.” Fourth of July. ACT III Same as Act 1, the following evening. DIRECTOR Miss Marjorie Strong ____Marion Myers _____Robert Kiest -Robert Laurence -Virginia Johnson Leroy Rasmussen ______Helen Miller .-Vernon Burkard .Virginia Carlsten ___Dottie Elofson The active student is one who exerts a force on others. It is through his participation in the organizations of the school that he learns to direct that force. Athletics Coach Walters Coach Walters came to Paxton three years ago directly from the coaching school of the University of Illinois. Previous to this time he had had five years of coaching experience. Since coming here he has established a record that any high school coach might covet. His football teams have won two Wauseca League championships, not having lost a league game in two years. In basketball his teams have won a district, a county, and an invitational basketball tournament. He also has two county track meets to his credit. The 1929-30 season in athletics in our school, though not up to par in some departments, has been very successful as a whole. The football team again won all league games and the championship. The basketball season was much below the average in games won, but much good was accomplished. The track season was a very successful one. Win or lose, we are sure we have accomplished our purpose in making our boys better physically, mentally, and morally. Butch Burkard likes his football and likes it best when the opponents are either Rantoul or Drummer. Last year he was an end, but Coach Walters made a quarter back out of him. He ran the team, received passes, and was fast around the ends and in the open field. He was also a good blocker. Carl Rickard, a senior, has won three football letters and is rated as one of the best tackles ever turned out at P. C. H. S. He could figure out the opponents’ plays and was always there to stop them. His specialty is recovering fumbles. Rick received honorable mention on Rocky Wolfe’s all state eleven. Herman Garner, another senior, is all that any coach could want in the way of a tackle. He is big. fast, and plenty tough. Herman won the Rantoul game by blocking a punt and a drop kick. By the blocking of the punt he scored a safety. He has won two football letters. John Weidner is the big rangy boy who filled the center position. He was new at the position, but by hard practice he became a very com-netent center. He was big and fast and liked the game. John is a senior. Bess Pool Edgrren Froyd Cletus Bess, usually known as Cleet, played end on this year’s eleven. His defensive efforts were his chief asset, but he could also catch passes. Cleet is one of the boys who was out for four years before he won his letter. He played best in the Onarga and Homecoming games. James Pool, playing his last year and his first year of football for P. C. H. S., played guard. Because he was a big boy many teams found they were trying the wrong place when they tried to gain through the guard position. Because of a bad ankle he played only a part of the Homecoming game. Bob Edgren was the general utility man who played everything from guard to end. He played a big part in the victory over Rantoul. Bob is a senior and his place will be hard to fill. Howard Froyd, a half back on the team, was truly a triple threat man. He could run, kick, or pass and was the best open field runner on the squad. He practiced faithfully every night and at the end of the season could place his punts. His playing was one of the bright spots of the season. Howard is a senior. Swenson Stone Ernest Hancock Russell Swenson was a guard last year, but now he is a plunging full back. He can run, pass, or block and do them all well. His passing was one of the features of the Homecoming game. Swenson has another year of football. Francis Stone, a sophomore, played half back and did a good job of it. He ran low, was hard to stop. His defensive play was also superior. He is a fighter and has two more years. Orien Ernest was the only freshman to win a letter and therefore he deserves much credit. He played guard and fought every minute. Football is his hobby and we expect big things from him in the next three years. Roy Hancock, a junior, was not new at the game because he lacked only a few minutes last year of winning a letter. He was an end and a full back. He is one of the big boys on the squad and stopped everything that came his way. He is a scrapper and will be back next fall. Third Row—Ernest, Curtis, Parker, Cleary, G. Johnson, Kiest, Wilkinson, L. Moffett, Sc hit. Second Row—Coach Walters, Judy, Swanson, Edg:ren, W. Anderson, Kirk, Griffin, Quinlan. .Mur. MeDevitt. First Row—P. Burkard, Froyd, Rickard, Pool, Weidner, Swenson, Garner, Stone, Bess, Hancock. THE SEASON Coach Walters issued the call for football candidates on the opening day of school. Forty would-be football players reported, and of this number four were lettermen of last year’s Wauseca champs. There were no passers or kickers so the team was developed from almost entirely new material. The team was composed of a fighting bunch of boys who were hard to stop. They closed the season with a brilliant 33 to 0 victory over Drummer on Thanksgiving Day winning the Wauseca League pennant for the second time in two years. League Games. Paxton 26 Melvin 0 Paxton 27 Onarga 13 Paxton 2 Rantoul 0 Paxton 61 Gilman 0 Paxton 33 Drummer 0 Non-Conference Paxton 0 Hoopeston 6 Paxton 0 Georgetown 38 Paxton 0 Drummer 6 Triple pass, Swenson to Stone to Burkard, which gained thirty yards around Kan-toul-s left end. FOOTBALL GAMES Paxton High Gridders journeyed to Hoopeston on October 4 with high hopes, but came out on the small end of a 6 to 0 score. Burkard was a tower of strength on defense, stopping the Hoopeston backs on numerous end runs. Rickard and Garner caused Hoopeston lots of trouble by their defensive tactics. Experience was lacking, or the boys might have brought home the bacon. Out after the second league title, the local team, commonly known as the Paxton Swedes, defeated Melvin 26 to 0. The Paxton boys were just too big and fast for the smaller and less experienced Melvin boys. Paxton did not look like champions, but showed vast improvement over their previous performance. Swenson, injured in the Hoopeston game, returned to the lineup in this game and played bang-up football. Paxton continued its march toward its second league championship the next week by a 27 to 13 victory over Onarga. The team, working together like a machine, began to show football sense. The local boys scored in the first, second and third quarters. The line was just too tough for Onarga so they resorted to the aerial game with only fair success. Burkard and Froyd were the chief offensive threats while Rickard and Garner stopped everything that came their way. Weidner played like a veteran center. Keyed to the limit and in poorer physical condition than any time during the season, the Paxton gridders entered the Rantoul game determined to win. “Stop Zanders” was their war cry and stop him they did. Paxton completely outplayed their opponents in the first half and scored a safety when Garner blocked a Rantoul punt. During the final minutes of the game Rantoul earned the pigskin to the Paxton four yai'd line, but here Paxton's powerful line refused to give and blocked Rantoul’s drop kick which was a last effort to score. Garner, Sw’enson, Froyd, and Rickard were thorns in Rantoul’s side. Swenson passing to Burkard for the extra point after a touchdown at Onarga. Completely baffled by Georgetown’s style of play and outweighed twenty pounds to the man Paxton’s football team lost to Georgetown 38 to 0. Georgetown played as good a brand of football as was played anywhere in the state. Their captain was the all state choice this year. On Armistice Day, Paxton suffered a 6 to 0 defeat from their old rival, Drummer, in a non-conference game at Gibson. The game was played in a slough of mud on the Drummer field. Paxton played a spiritless and carefree game and lost on account of numerous fumbles. Paxton gained twice as much yardage as Drummer, but failed to score. In the closing minutes the ball was carried to the Drummer five yard line. A penalty and lack of time kept the locals from scoring. Because of a percentage rule based on scores, in case of a tie in the number of victories, Paxton had to beat Gilman more than Milford had beaten them. By making track men out of his squad Coach Walters lead the team to a 61 to 0 victory over Gilman. Burkard and Swenson were the high scorers of the game. The entire line, but especially Stone and Hancock, played up to form. In fact, everyone was in every play. Determined to win and to clinch their hold on the Wauseca championship, the Swedes defeated Drummer on Thanksgiving Day by an overwhelming 33 to 0 score. Double passes, lateral passes, forward passes, end runs, criss crosses, and trick formations had the Drummer team completely baffled from the very start. Eight boys playing their last game of football fought their hardest for forty-eight minutes in order to close their careers successfully. They gave all they could and were satisfied after it was all over. There were no stars because everyone looked great. MANAGERS James McDevitt, manager, received the title of “Speed” for his promptness in getting his work done. He travelled with the teams on all trips and saw that all were present and accounted for. He also wrote for the newspapers and gave the athletes all the publicity they needed. Vernon Burk-ard assisted McDevitt in his duties and will assume the latter’s position next year. CHEER LEADERS ■ Mildred Stiegman, often termed the peppiest girl in school, and William Judy served P. C. H. S. very ably in the past year as cheer leaders. Mildred is the chief cheer leader and has often inspired the team to greater efforts by a cheer at the opportune time. She has had a very good assistant in Bill Judy, who will be the cheer leader next year. He likes to lead cheers and is often seen practicing in public places. BASKETBALL Season. The P. C. H. S. basketball team got off to a slow start and did not begin winning games until the season was about two-thirds over. The team would be fast, hot, and almost unbeatable one night and as cold as an ice box in Siberia the next. The boys that played regularly were seniors and lettermen of last year’s team. Something was lacking in the way of luck or some of the games lost by one or two points would possibly have been victories. The bright spots in the season were victories over Onarga, Melvin, and Drummer. In the district tournament the P. C. IT S. team lost to Urbana, the district champion. Hoopeston 25 Paxton 22 Urbana 34 Paxton 11 Alumni 38 Paxton 31 Roberts 12 Paxton 11 Onarga 16 Paxton 17 Roberts 23 Paxton 17 Rantoul 18 Paxton 16 Drummer 22 Paxton 20 Urbana 32 Paxton 15 Penfield 33 Paxton 15 Drummer 21 Paxton 14 Piper City 21 Paxton 20 Melvin 27 Paxton 10 Gilman 22 Paxton 14 Melvin 29 Paxton 38 Drummer 18 Paxton 27 Rantoul 24 Paxton 21 Onarga 26 Paxton 23 (Overtime) Colfax 14 Paxton 33 Urbana 33 Paxton 17 Froyd LETTERMEN Perle Burkard, a Senior, lias won two letters in the cage game playing forward and guard. Although he did not enter the scoring column so often, his floor work was exceptionally good and put others in positions to score. Coach Walters says he considers Burkard the most outstanding, all-around athlete that he has coached since coming to P. C. H. S., and of course will hate to see him graduate. John Weidner, another senior, played center on the team. He used his height to advantage and was a dead shot under the basket. His best performance was against Drummer at Gibson City. In this game he scored 16 points. Gilbert Johnson, a sophomore, was able to play in enough games to earn his letter. “Gil” was new at the game, but he learned fast and should be one of the main cogs in next year’s quintet. Howard Froyd was a forward who caused opposing guards lots of trouble. His floor work was outstanding, but his ability to make baskets was the biggest help to the team. Howard is a senior, whose position on the team will he hard to fill. Rickard Edgren Stone Hancock Carl Rickard climaxed three years of high school basketball by acting as captain for the 1929-30 team. “Rick” fought every second, and often pulled the team out of a tight place with a beautiful, long basket. He played both forward and guard positions. Bob Edgren is another player who will be lost by graduation. Bob played forward, guard, and center at different times during the season, but performed best as guard. His fight and incessant talk helped to keep up the morale of the team. Francis Stone, another sophomore, is making quite an athletic record for himself. “Stony” has won letters in three sports, football, basketball, and track. He had never played the game, but soon became proficient enough to play on the varsity, and played enough to earn a varsity letter. “Stony’s” fight carries him a long way in all sports. Roy Hancock was the only junior to win a letter in basketball. He was the general utility man and played at whatever position he was needed. His passing was good and he could hit the baskets. We are glad to say that “Handy” will be available for next year’s team. Second Row—Mull, Schif, Hutchison, Frump. Evans, Rulison. V. Burkard, Moffett, Mur McDevitt. First Row—Coach Walters, Stone, Froyd. Johnson, Weidner, Edgren, Hancock, Rickard. P. Burkard. THE STUFF The test of a man is the fight he makes, The grit that he daily shows, The way he stands on his feet and takes Fate’s numerous bumps and blows. A coward can smile when there’s naught to fear, When nothing his progress bars, But it takes a man to stand and cheer While some other fellow stars. It isn’t the victory after all. But the fight that a brother makes; The man, who, driven against the wall, Still stands up erect and takes The blows of fate with his head up high, Bleeding, and bruised, and pale, Is the man who will win in the by and by For he isn’t afraid to fail. It’s the bumps you get and the jolts you get, And the shocks that your courage stands, The hours of sorrow and vain regret, The prize that escapes your hands, That test your mettle and prove your worth; It isn’t the blows you deal, But the blows you take on the good old earth That shows if your stuff is real. First Row—M. Carlson, M. Stieg;man, J. Ahlstrom, E. Johnson, L. Johnson, M. Kroon, R. Draper. Second Itow—V. Fredrickson, W. Anderson. K. Hutchison, L. Moffett, R. Hancock, coach. Class Basketball Winners in the girls’ division—Seniors Won from Lost Pet. Juniors 2 Sophomores 2 Freshmen 2 Total 6 0 1000 Winners in the boy’s division—Juniors Won from Lost Pet. Seniors 2 Seniors 1 Sophomores 2 Freshmen 2 Total 6 1 .857 Third Row—Stone, Pearson. Hill. Wilkinson. Moffett. Second Row—Carlson. Swenson, Hutchison. Weidner. Frank. First Row—Coach Walters, Burkard, Hancock, Kemp, Gentry, Edgren, Mgr. Rasmussen. TRACK Paxton was represented by a well balanced track team in the spring of 1929. The team placed second in the Rantoul invitational track meet, had two winners in the Wesleyan interscholastic meet, won the county meet for the second time in the past two years, and took part in both the district and state meets. The season reached a climax in the county meet when Paxton defeated Drummer by a one point margin to win first place. Gentry entered the state meet in the broad jump and Edgren and Burkard won medals in the district meet. Gentry, Edgren, Hancock, and Burkard received letters. To menial and social growth, must be added physical development. There is no better way to complete a well formed school life than to take part in athletics. Features ALUMNI So many have graduated from P. C. H. S. that it is impossible to mention all of them in the Reflector; therefore only a few classes can be mentioned each year. This year the two most recent classes, and a letter from Clair McKnight, ’21, are presented. ALUMNI DANCE The Alumni held their annual meeting on the evening of December 26, 1929, at the Legion Hut. Elizabeth Kemp, president, presided at a short meeting. Roll was called by classes and the class of 1928 had the largest attendance. The total attendance was about 150. A nominating committee had selected officers for the ensuing year and these were voted upon and elected. They are Howard Hill, president; Gordon Johnson, first vice-president; Nora O’Dell, second vice-president; Mrs. Charles Karr, secretary; Chester Parker, treasurer. Bobby Moore’s six piece orchestra furnished the music, and dancing and cards were enjoyed, after which refreshments were served. With the meeting of many old graduates, the evening proved to be a delightful one. CLASS OF 1929 Yes, it is just one short year since we left our dear P. C. H. S. It does not seem long- ago that we were the new “Freshies,” then the “Sophs,” and finally the grown up Seniors; but when I think of how our classmates have separated and found such widely differing occupations, it hardly seems possible that we were studying together only one short year ago. Several of us have had opportunity to continue with our studies in higher institutions of learning. Ruth Adamson is at Wheaton College, Wheaton, 111.; Vivian Bestold, Brown’s Business College, in Peoria. 111.; Wayne Canney and John Kemp, University of Illinois; Albert Hill and Stanley Watts are both at Ames Agricultural College in Iowa; Arlyn Larson, Gallagher’s Business College, Kankakee; Loretta McLaughlin and Harold Orr, Illinois State Normal University; John Moline, Knox College; Dorothy Salden, North Park College, Chicago; Horace Shaw, Dartmouth College in Massachusetts; Lillian Stanford, University of Southern California. Marie Hand is in nurse’s training in Lakeview Hospital at Danville. Those who are employed in Paxton are: Cyril Anderson, Mabel Beland, Emerson Gentry, Maurice Hanson, Glen Magnusson, Helen Morris, Nora O’Dell, Harold Pearson, Ruby Ramshaw, Franc Rasmussen, Theora West, and Evelyn Wrede. Vernon Moffett and Alice Newman are working in Chicago. Two of our classmates have permanently established themselves in life; they are entirely occupied with the science of domestic art. They are Evelyn Curtis, and Irene Remley. Though we be far from home and separated from each other, yet our memories often and fondly will linger over the thoughts of the happy hours spent in work and play in this, our dear school. Dorothy Salden. To the members of P. C. H. S. and Alumni: Just two short years have elapsed since the Class of ’28 left its dear Alma Mater. Since that time, each member has taken his first step into the future. Dorothy Anderson Edna Anderson____ Neal Anderson____ Virgil Anderson__ Earl Anthony_____ Madonna Archer___ Helen Belton_____ Virginia Benjamin Ruth Blackford___ Ruth Blackmore— .Nurse’s Training__________________Evanston -Office of Dr. Hamm__________________Paxton _ University of Illinois_____________Urbana A. H. Nelson’s Store_________________Paxton - Paxton Bakery______________________Paxton Bookkeeper__________________________Chicago -Bookkeeper__________________________Urbana .Stevens College______________Columbia, Mo. -Telephone Office____________________Paxton .Home--------------------------------Paxton Kllverna Carlson___________Home________________________________Paxton Helen Carlson______________Office of F. M. Thompson____________Paxton Irene Cothern______________Nurse’s Training___________________Chicago Lelah Danielson____________Nurse’s Training__________________-Chicago Walter Danielson___________University of Illinois______________Urbana Helen Elliott______________Nurse’s Training____________________Paxton Lillian Ernst______________Home________________________________Paxton LeRoy Frette_______________Bookkeeper_____________________Bloomington Bernice Fry________________Bookkeeper________________________Danville Theodora Gee_______________Nui’se’s Training_________________Evanston Condon Guy_________________L. E. W. R. R_____________Otterbein, Ind. Linden Hinton______________Farming___________________________Clarence Robert Hoffman_____________Geo. Washington Univ____Washington, D. C. Lucille Hyde---------------Brown Business College____________Kankakee Rolland Kemp_______________Married____________________________Chicago Edith Kroon----------------Teaching_____________________________Rural Truel Lindgren-------------Cumberland University.-Cumberland, Tenn. William Martin-------------Home______________________________Danville Elwood Mortweet____________Clerking___________________________Watseka Lucille Myers--------------Beauty Culturist____________________Paxton Joan Newman----------------Office of Claude Swanson____________Paxton Donald Peterson------------Peterson Plumbing Shop______________Paxton Florence Peterson----------111. State Normal Univ______________Normal Milburn Peterson___________Home________________________________Paxton Mildred Pierce-------------Bookkeeper_________________________Chicago Velma Puett----------------111. State Normal Univ______________Normal Glen Sexton----------------Home________________________________Paxton Maurice Sexton---------- ..Married Kankakee Clarence Stiegman----------University of Illinois______________Urbana Eldora Swanson (Thompson)-Married______________________________Paxton Hazel Thompson_____________Home________________________________Paxton Bruce Turner_______________Married__________________________Waukeegan Ruth Turner_________________Continental Canning Co------------Chicago Delmar Williams____________Home________________________________Paxton Orlen Volden_______________Radio Shop_________________________Chicago Although we have graduated, we still feel interested in the activities and welfare of P. C. H. S. and hope that the future classes will continue with the cooperative spirit and good sportsmanship for which our school is known. Lucille Myers. December 29, 1929. Dear Miss Carlson: Your letter requesting news as to my whereabouts since leaving school did not reach me until a few days ago on account of its being forwarded to Barranquilla and then returned; hence this rather tardy reply. Since graduating from Purdue University, I have been in the employ of the Raymond Concrete Pile Company of New York. Owing to the fact that the Company contracts work in all parts of the States and in foreign countries as well, I have quite frequently shifted from one job to another. My first assignment was to a small foundation job in Bayonne, New Jersey. From there I was sent to Baton Rouge, Louisiana as engineer on the construction of an ocean and river dock for that city. Shortly before this contract was completed, in the spring of the following year, the Company signed a contract with the Venezuelan government for the construction of 1100 meter bulkhead for the Port of Maracaibo. On May 12, 1926, I sailed for Maracaibo together with the job superintendent and cashier. From then until the summer of 1929 I was located in Maracaibo. The original contract was completed in 1928. However, a contract for a second seawall at the same port as well as several contracts with oil companies operating in the Maracaibo basin kept us busy until the end of spring in 1929. Shortly after my return to the States in the spring, a contract was signed with the Colombian government that called for the investigation of the City of Barranquilla as a possible site for a river and ocean terminal on the Magdalena River. Together with an engineer from the New York office, I sailed for Colombia on July 4, 1929. The following four months were spent in Barranquilla completing the field work connected with this investigation. Since my return in October, I have been located in New York finishing the office work necessary to our completed report. I have found all the work in which I have been engaged highly interesting, the traveling to and from the various jobs especially so, as I’ve been able to visit a great many cities and points of interest in the West Indies and on the northern coast of South America. Havana, San Juan, and Panama are as modern as any of our own southern cities. Barranquilla and Maracaibo are also very progressive cities although they are not so far advanced as the first three. In a few years they will be as well known as other world ports. Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, is a very beautiful city. Located at an elevation of 3400 meters above sea level and twenty-five miles inland by auto from its seaport, La Guira, it has a wonderful climate in contrast to the torrid heat at La Guira. I think the most interesting trip of all was a two hundred mile journey I made up the Magdalena river in search of a gravel deposit for a future screening plant. A two hundred mile trip in the United States is only a few hours by train or car, but in Colombia a journey of this kind means a week’s travel by launch, riverboat and canoe. On this expedition I was able to visit some of the undeveloped sections of Colombia and taste a little of the real old time methods of living and traveling. On this trip we carried our own hammocks and mosquito nets and looked to the natives for our food wherever we stopped for the night. Now that I’m back in the States again, Venezuela and Colombia seem very far away indeed. Whether or not I return again is dependent on the powers-that-be in New York. With best wishes for a successful “Reflector” and kindest personal regards, I am Sincerely yours, Clair McKnight. - CALENDAR September 6—Back to the grind. All sorts of shapes and sizes of freshies. 10— A certain senior in American History insinuates St. Lawrence discovered the St. Lawrence River. 11— The frosh don aprons and overalls and perform Mohammedan bows. 1 3—Friday the 13th. Teachers wish us good luck. lfi—Freshmen entertain with moth ball rolling, chicken and hog calling contests, etc. 17—First class meeting. Let's have a picnic. 10—‘‘My proofs are terrible!’ echo the seniors. 20—Mr. Walters stresses financial side of athletic mgr. 25—“Butch assists Mr. Uugg in his experiment with liquid air and eats ice cream frozen over a flame. 27—Hlzora Urban comes in English IV carrying an umbrella. 30—Glee Clubs demonstrate their talent by singing pep songs in assembly. October 1— Wanted—Dunce caps for American History class. 2— New seats in study hall. Some classes look like Roman banquet halls. 3— First pep meeting. Let’s go!! 4— Seniors have steak fry. 4—P. C. H. S. Record out today. Hoopeston, 6; Paxton. 0. 7— Shorthand II class sets great speed for tying football tags. 8— Sophomores have pictures taken. 0—Freshmen stage big feast at Trickle’s. 11—We beat Melvin 26-0. 14—Blue Monday and six weeks’ exams. 16— Miss Washburn’s English classes give clever book reports in form of 1 act plays. 17— Everyone writes theme on “School Spirit.” 18— Paxton defeats Onarga 27-13. 21—Miss Hill trains glee clubs for “a capella” singing. 24— Literary club gives assembly program honoring Edison. 25— Paxton. 2—Rantoul. 0. Big pep meeting uptown. 29—Best theme on school spirit voted on. Who’s lucky No. 3? 31—Report cards. Nuff said! No vein ber 4—Game with Georgetown not in our favor. 6— Literary club gives short program. 7— I found a peanut”------- 8— Sophomore Indian Tribe stages big pep meeting. II—Armistice Day and game with Gibson. Lost! 13—Good thing it isn't Friday. 15—Intelligence test in history. Did you know Greta Garbo was a prize-fighter? 20— Thelma L., tying tags for game. “I’ll bet I've tied more knots than a preacher.” 21— We knocked Gilman off their feet, 61-0. 22— Hurrah! teachers have to study. 27— We won’t be back until Monday, we won’t be back until Monday. 28— Ah! how sweet is victory. Paxton, 33— Gibson, 0. Now we are Wauseca League Champions. Decern her 2—Lots of snow. First call for basketball. 4— The six weeks' tests are pleasant (?) callers. 5— Too bad. No-all is absent from modern history. 10—A wild clash is made for Stewart’s Drug: Store at 3:25 .(Jr. play tickets are out). 12— Report cards. Long faces and worried expressions are prominent. 13— Friday 13th. Watch your step. First basketball game with Hoopeston. We lose. 17— Juniors present play. The Youngest. 18— A regular northern blizzard. 19— Teachers grumble over writing too many absences. 20— Christmas program goes over big, and amid wishes of merry Christmas we hope to return in 1930 with good resolutions. 23—Alumni take game by one point, and Urbana wins Saturday night. 25— Merry Christmas to all! 26— Alumni stage big party. January 1—Happy New Year, but don’t make too many resolutions. 3—Football boys get numerals. The gas-house gang still lives. 6— Miss Bear is getting to be an expert marksman. 7— English teachers spring intelligence tests. 8— Sleet storm continues and basements are ransacked for sleds. 9— The weather is too depressing to suit Miss Gracen. 14—All of the Seniors get measured for caps and gowns. Will they need them? 17—Rantoul fools us by taking all three games. 22— Senior girls defeat Juniors. Jim Pool says the 16th Amendment says something. 23— No school until Monday thanks to Teacher's Institute. Juniors defeat Frosh. 21—Drummer has long end of a 22-20 score. 27—The week of doom begins. 30 31—Semester Exams. Some are surprises; others aren’t at all. February 3—On every door tiny slips with numbers on them attract a great deal of attention. 5—Mr. Swinney gives everyone a chance to speak up in assembly about the tournament. 7—Farmers take possession of auditorium and try to raise soybeans. 11— Seniors get a taste of Shakespearean hash. Juniors defeat Sophs. 12— We all visit the doctor and dentist in the nurse’s room. Good excuse for not having our lessons. 13— Dr. Beard gives illustrated lecture on health. The girls think over the beautiful obituary. 14— The spell is not broken. Gilman has its revenge. 4 7—Ah! the spell is broken. Paxton, 38—Melvin, 29. Watch us go. 18— An ideal spring-like day. Roller skates come out of their hiding places. 19— Famous last words of English IV students, Marble Faun, Scarlet Letter, and The House of the Seven Gables. 21—Oh! what a game. Paxton. 27—Gibson. 18. 25—Seniors defeat Sophs. 28—Overtime game with Onarga proves disastrous to us. JUNE WW N AR � hW£ ?W£T To yov THAT — 77T7T7 March 4— Mr. Low, a Chinaman, entertains us. 5— A Civics student coins a new meaning for passport. 6— Faculty stage pep-meeting. 7— Half holiday on account of tournament. 11— The Senioi girls are basketball champs. Senior and Junior boys must play off a tie. 12— Debaters give sample of their work. 13— Those teachers! They can give long tests can’t they? 17— St. Patrick’s Day. Freshmen celebrate. 18— The famous Century Hand-Book comes into use. The Seniors' ignorance overshadows their dignity. 20—Report cards! - - - - -it isn’t the card it’s you. 25— A real blizzard. The only remedy for spring fever. 26— Teachers are kept busy writing absences. 31—Stunt show practices start. April 1— We don’t know whether John is fooling but he declares women ought to keep out of politics. 2— Affirmative team wins from Gibson. 3— Junior boys defeat Seniors in a tie-off basketball game. 4— Junior boys and Senior girls have basketball pictures taken. 8— Stunt show tickets out. 9— Reflector staff give stunt and get subscriptions for their annual. 11—First track meet. We didn't win but made a fine showing 14—We took first place in music in sub-district contest at Rankin. 17— Physical Education demonstration. A rare performance. 18— We win triangular track meet. 22— County music contest at Melvin. We take second place. 23— Civics exam. Plenty of blank minds to correspond to the blanks on paper. 25— From what we hear the stunt show made a big hit in the first performance. 26— Some of our expert athletes journey to Normal. Butch makes a point for us. Second night for stunt show. 28—Tryouts for Senior play, “The Rear Car.’’ The first day of the firrt week of the last six weeks’ period of the last semester. The Seniors have this down pat. May 1— Report cards. The poor Seniors look worse. 2— County track meet and half holiday. We take second place. 3— District Meet at Normal. We bring back the bacon so now for the State. Who said we couldn’t beat Gibson? 5—Dane wonders if there will be a Civics class after the Seniors leave. 7—Seniors have picnic. For once there seemed to be enough food. 10—District track meet. 13—Agricultural Sectional Contest. 17—State Meet at Macomb. 23—Agricultural Oratorical Contest at Wellington. 27—Senior class day. Everyone has a fine time. 29—The Seniors are guests of the Juniors. A most delightful and unusual affair. June 1—Baccalaureate. A sad and serious time for the Seniors. 3—“The Rear Car” makes a big hit. 6—Commencement. With deep sighs and last glances we bid our dear Alma Mater farewell. ric.k .%$! X -nd G I'ec A' - a- - Boo r- ' 'Hi.ih VV'fx.t-cy- Bou I P. C. H. S. ALMANAC AND HANDBOOK OF VALUABLE INFORMATION The year 1930 comprises the year of the 310th year since the white race first started the cultivation of corns under the direction of big chief Sore-Feet. It also corresponds to the year 6643 of the Julian Period; the year 5691 of the Jewish era begins at sunset on September 32nd; the year 2691 since the founding of Rome, according to Mr. Russell Foster, prominent Paxton historian; the year 83 of the Swedish Era in our fair city. Readers attention: The editors of this ALMANAC greatly appreciate the interest shown in the lately introduced thirteen month year. We have heard it said that the extra month was added so that all of the months would have an equal number of days, and for various and sundry other reasons. We, however, favored the idea because we needed another page on which to advertise our PERFECTO-FORM TONIC. “It makes the old look like the new.” “On the court it’s speed, in a tonic it’s vim, vigor, and vitality.” “Late changes in Webster’s Dictionary by prominent Paxton scholars. Original whiskey synopsis angles sediment immortality Revised wiskey sinopsis angels sentiment immorality Proposed Railroad Across the Panama Canal By Engineer “Speed” McDevitt Pressure has been brought to bear upon me by the public until I have finally consented to give my plan of a railroad across the Panama Canal. The real need for this railroad as I see it, is to carry people and freight across the canal. (Editor’s note—This is absolutely logical, for what else are trains used?) The distance across the canal is well over 20,000 inches but by my special plans the time to cross the canal can be cut down to five minutes or less. Also, as I have always maintained, speed is the essential thing today and therefore I favor the building of this project. I thank you. Minor Changes In Our History According to Mr. Alvie Lindgren, former historians made a slight mistake when they gave Pocahontas the credit for saving Capt. John Smith from a terrible fate. It was really Hiawatha who was rescued. Mr. Russell Foster, in a late statement to the press, said that the Declaration of Independence was a peace treaty between the United States and Great Britian. But according to Mr. Ralph Brown this statement does not have the necessary foundation for he says that he has found conclusive proof that this same document was a treaty between the Confederate and Union forces duiing the Civil War. “In the dance it’s grace, in a tonic it’s pep.” FROSH STUDENT SHAMES EINSTEIN Even though former I . C. H. S. students have made valuable contributions to the field of geometry, one was made this year that cannot be passed without comment. A valuable contribution, which has stood long, is the following by Donald Swanson: “Geometry is that branch of mathematics which deals with angels. The problem solved this year, however, so far shames any other that has thus far been solved that the evolver will probably never be forgotten. Even the great mathematicians did not try to solve this great puzzle. On questioning by Miss Scholfield, this brilliant student immediately replied, without a bit of thought, that if a problem came out to a fraction of a pel son, the most logical thing to do would be to change the fraction of the person to a decimal. All the school extends its congratulations to the freshman and his instructor, Miss Scholfield, who says that she is overjoyed by her student’s remarkable progress. 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HELPFUL HINTS FOR ONE AND ALL (From actual experience) Never tell a girl you love her when a kiss will do just as well.— “Butch” Burkard. The style for the well dressed pedestrian for next year is—bandages. —Designer John Schofield. When you fall for a girl, fall hard and maybe she’ll believe you.— John Coulter. Keep away from women. You men should not dabble in love at high school age.—Albert Scatterday. High school boys are too slow for me. All the boys at school this year are dumb.—Mary Rutherford. A kiss in time made her all mine.—Howard Coulter. The girls around here are too tame. I have my fun with the girls back home.—Herman Garner. Humor editor—Fill the Ford with gas and leave town as soon as, if not sooner than, this is printed. Kid the teachers to get good grades.—“Bill” Archer. Skirts are getting longer in the back and shorter in the front.— L’Dora Meister. A smile, a new Ford, and plenty of gas draws any girl.—“Herb” Johnson. If you have a good line, they all fall, even the teachers.—“Dane” Rasmussen. Don’t touch the planer while it is running. It cuts.—“Sid” Callison. For “Bill” Judy---Don’t laugh so much. Someone might think somebody is funny. Get the point?—An Admirer. EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT WHAT TO DO IN A THUNDERSTORM If you are walking in the country and a sudden thunderstorm comes up do not get excited. Avoid prominent trees which might attract lightning. Stay in the open. The rain will finally drive down so hard that you will go to the tree in spite of the danger of being struck. Choose either death by electrocution or the less rapid action of double pneumonia-Then run home and do the sensible thing by dashing into the clothes closet and covering your head with overcoats. THE WORM The worm is the slimy thing that the early bird gets. There ai'e three kinds of worms, tape worms, ring worms, and angle worms. The tape worm is so named because it tapers to a point. It has been said that nobody loves a tape worm but this isn’t true. The tape worm’s wife loves him or else she wouldn’t have married him. The ring worm is an irritating little devil that rings when you push it. The angle worm de- rives its name from the fact that it is built on an angle. It is from the angle worm that we get the expression, “The worm will turn.” Anyhow a worm doesn’t amount to much. IS THERE A MAN IN THE MOON? There is only one satisfactory answer. If there is not a man in the moon, why are the women wasting away hours and hours every night romantically looking at the moon? Surely you don’t believe they are just looking at an empty planet with a lot of holes in it? WHERE IS THE DEAD SEA? Geographers have definitely located the Dead Sea in a certain section of Palestine (See the Bible), and to this day many men really believe that it is still there. If you must know, it is really at the DEFLECTOR’S office pending investigation as to the real cause of its death. 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