Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1935 volume:

Through the. hares of PMXGfON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOId . . • « . have thronged many students since the new building was erected in 1925. In the class rooms they have acquired that knowledge which equipped them for their places in the world of college or of business. In the audi- torium they have learned to appear before their fellow students as public speakers, as actors, or as musicians. On the gymnasium floor they have acquired strength or agility through exercises or games. In short, they have prepared themselves to be better citi- zens of our city, our state, and our nation. VIMLJNI If she teaches you fine things to do, If she calls for the best that’s in you Known for her sportsmanship And her good fellowship, That’s Paxton High. T H JEd F EFLEeTOib Published by the Senior Class of PAXTON eOMMUNITT IT I BIT SCHOOL SPECIAE FEATURES FACULTY AND STUDENTS . . . ATHLETICS . . . EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ... A HISTORY OF PAXTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL C O N T E M T Page Dedication ______________________________ 5 Faculty__________________________________ 7 Senior History___________________________ 8 Seniors _________________________________ 9 Prophecy ________________________________ 9 Class Will_______________________________14 Juniors_________________________________ 15 Sophomores______________________________ 16 Freshmen________________________________ 17 Football ________________________________20 Basketball ______________________________22 Baseball ________________________________24 Track __________________________________ 25 Student Council__________________________28 Reflector Staff__________________________29 Junior Play_____________________________ 30 Senior Play_____________________________ 30 Literary_________________________________39 Band____________________________________ 31 Girls’ Glee Club_________________________32 Boys’ Glee Club__________________________33 Future Farmers___________________________ 34 History of P. C. H. S. Curriculum __________ Calendar____________ AN ELECTRIC SCORE BOARD — the pride of Paxton fans, the joy of the scorekeeper, and the envy of visitors — that is the gift made to P. C. H. S. by the class of 1926. It is placed on the north wall of the gym- nasium, in full view of the spectators, and is operated from the control box at the timekeeper’s table. Although it is in its ninth year of serv- ice, it is still novel and fas- cinating, a positive benefit to the games. On it you see the score of the final game of the district tournament, which Paxton captured. The final game was not the thriller that the Pax- ton-Gibson game was, but it closed a season that was high- ly satisfactory. TO THE AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL ON ITS THREE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY. We seniors realize the importance of the American High School. It has educated us so that we may go out into the world and make our way much more easily than we could if we did not have that education. It has prepared us for entrance into college through which we may further our education. We wish this dedication to show our appreciation for it and what it has done for us. FACUIaTT e JOHN J. SWINNEY is prin- cipal of the high school and also superintendent of the Pax- ton school system. He teaches mathematics in the high school. MARY FRANCES ORR teaches music in the grade school, directs the glee clubs and chorus in the high school, and supervises the musicale. MARJORIE STRONG teaches French and freshman English. She is a senior class adviser, coach of contestants in public speaking, and sponsor of the Student Council. MAUDE GRACEN is the assistant principal of the high school. She teaches freshman algebra, commercial law, and commercial geography. She is the freshman class adviser. IRENE BEAR teaches his- tory and civics. She is an ad- viser for the junior class, and has charge of the junior-senior banquet. DOROTHY WHITE is the teacher of American history and the commercial courses— shorthand, typing, and book- keeping. She is a sophomore class adviser. The Paxton Community High School is a member of the North Central Associa- tion of Colleges and Secondary Schools, which places certain requirements on the school and its teachers before it can become a member of the association. All teachers of academic subjects (English, mathematics, foreign languages, natural science, and social science) are required by the association to have fifteen semester hours of which five must be in the subject taught. In social studies a teacher must have fifteen semester hours in which adequate preparation must be made for the subject taught. Our teachers have more than the required preparation and are therefore especially well qualified. Mr. Swinney and Miss Washburn each have a Master’s degree, and others of the faculty are working for theirs. Because of the increased enrollment, it was nec- essary this year to hire an additional teacher, Miss Dorothy White. Paxton Community High School offers its students all, and more, that a well-equip- ped, well-taught high school should give. Students and faculty work together that they may have a school of which all may be proud. LILY McCONNELL teaches biology and home economics. She is one of the sophomore class advisers. DOROTHY WASHBURN teaches junior and senior Eng- lish. She is an adviser for the senior class and sponsor for the Reflector. FLETCHER McCONNELL is a teacher of science. His courses include general sci- ence, chemistry and physics. H O M E R HANKENSON is coach of the athletic teams. He teaches mathematics. WILMOT BIDNER teaches manual training and agricul- ture. He is also sponsor for the Future Farmers. ELMA SHEARER teaches Latin and sophomore English. She is an adviser for the junior class and coach of the cheer leaders. P« C THE SENIOR CRATeT OF 1935 HISTORY We, the dignified seniors of 1935, entered P. C. H. S. as a group of green, bewildered freshmen in 1931. We quickly recovered from our first feeling of giddiness, however, and entered into school life seriously, taking part in all activities. Our class advisers were Miss Strong and Miss Whitehurst. We elected the follow- ing as class officers: David McKinney, president; Lola Mae Van Antwerp, vice-presi- dent; Mildred Chartier, secretary; and Albert Carlsten, treasurer. Our Student Coun- cil representatives were Catherine Martin and Harold Marlatt. We entered upon our sophomore year just as peppy as ever. Class officers were Harold Marlatt, president; Ronald Frette, vice-president; Julia Ann Drilling, secretary; and Harold Cornelison and Evelyn Sandberg, treasurers. Mr. McConnell was our ad- viser. We were represented at Student Council meetings by Janet Swanson and Albert Carlsten. Our junior year at P. C. H. S. proved to be a busy one. We worked hard and prac- ticed long on our junior play, “The Heathers at Home.” Two of our members were elect- ed Student Council officers: Elijah Adkins as vice-president and Catherine Martin as secretary-treasurer. We also had the honor of having one of the varsity cheer leaders, Harold Cornelison, from our class. Of course the main event of the year was the annual banquet given by the juniors for the seniors. Our officers were James Anderson, president; Delmar Gurley, vice-president; Janet Swanson, secretary; and Evelyn Sandberg, treasurer. Student Council representatives were Lola Mae Van Antwerp and Ronald Frette. We were advised by Miss Strong and Mrs. McConnell. Now we as a class have reached the last year of high school. It has, however, been a successful one. Several of our members took part in school activities. Elijah Adkins served as president of the Student Council this year, and Harold Cornelison was again varsity cheer leader. Delmar Gurley entered the literary contests in orations; Catherine Martin and Mary Jane Clem entered the musical contests as soprano soloist and pianist. Student Council representatives were Mildred Chartier and Leon Healy. Delmar Gurley was class president, Elijah Adkins vice-president, Hazel Beland secretary, and Ruth Younggreen treasurer. Miss Washburn and Miss Strong were advisers. The school year of 1934-35 was a full one. Among the activities were the all school-party, April 19; the junior-senior banquet, May 17; the senior play, May 28; Baccalaureate, May 26; and, finally, Commencement on May 29. ELIJAH ADKINS Class Vice President, 4; Stu- dent Council, 3, 4; Vice Pres- ident, 3; Glee Club, 1, 3, 4; “The Heathers at Home,” 3; “The Irresistible M a r m a- duke,” 4; Contest Chorus, 4. DOROTHY ANDERSON Transferred from Chicago, 3; Glee Club, 3, 4; Contest Chorus, 4; Reflector, 4; Class Basketball, 3; Volley Ball, 3. ARNOLD AMERMAN Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Clarinet Solo, 4; Stunt Show, 1; Class Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball, 2; Volley Ball, 3, 4; Wrestling, 4; Horseshoes, 4. GORDON ANDERSON Stunt Show, 1; “The Heathers at Home,” 3; “The Irresistible Marmaduke,” 4. EVELYN BECKSTRAND Glee Club, 1, 3, 4. JAMES ANDERSON Class President, 3; Stunt Show, 1; Re- flector Staff, 4; Class Basketball, 1, 3; Track, 4; Intramural Volley Ball, 4. L. JEAN BOSSART Transferred from Belleville, 111., 4. ESTHER BROCK Transferred from Chatsworth, 2. HAZEL BELAND Class Secretary, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball, 1, 2; Volley Ball, 3. PROPHECY As I was walking down the streets of New York one day, I glanced up to see a large, spectacular bill board. To my astonishment, I recognized the face of one of my old classmates. Who should it be but the “people’s choice,” A1 Carlsten, running for mayor of New York. Being extremely interested, as he was one of my old friends, I stepped over to the bill board to read more carefully. I found that he was to speak that evening over a national hook-up. I immediately thought I would visit the station where he was to speak. Upon arriving at the hotel in which the station was located, I was met at the door by John Rasmussen. My, what a surprise! “Why, John, fancy meeting you here! You, a doorman at the Biltmore.” “Well, you see, the manager of this hotel is Gordon Anderson and the tearoom ALBERT CARLSTEN Class Treasurer, 1; Student Council, 2; Glee Club, 1, 2; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Show. 1; “The Heathers at Home ’ 3; Reflector Staff, 4; Class Basketball. 1. 2, 3; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Letterman, 4; Track, 2, 3. BIRDELLA CARNES Transferred from Griggsville, 2; Class Basketball. 2; Class Volley Ball, 3. MARY JANE CLEM Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Ibind. 1, 2, 3, 4; Piano Solo. 4 Stunt Show, 1; “The ers at Home,” 3; Class Ibis ketball, 1, 2, 3; Class Clu r Leader, 1,2; Boys’ Gh Club Accompanist, 2, 3; Contest Chorus, 1, 2, 3. MILDRED CHARTIER Class Secretary, 1; Student Council, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3. 4; Cornet Solo, 2; Stunt Show, 1; “The Heathers at Home,” 3; “The Irresistible Marmaduke,” 4; Class Basketball, 1, 2, 3; Class Volley Ball, 3; Contest Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4. HAROLD CORNELISON Class Treasurer, 2; Stunt Show, 1; “The Heathers at Home,” 3; Basketball, 1, 2; Class Basketball, 1, 2; Track, 1; Volley Ball, 4; Varsity Cheer Leader, 3, 4. GLADYS DALE JULIA DRILLING Transferred to Marion, 111., 4. MARJORIE ECKHOFF Stunt Show, 1; Class Basketball, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1, 3, 4; “The Irresistible Marm- aduke,” 4. DOROTHY ENGSTROM Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Show, 1; Class Basketball, 1, 2, 3; Contest Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; “The Irresistible Marmaduke,” 4. s hostess is Jean Bossart. I was lucky enough to get this job through them.” I had no time to chat with John so I walked into the lobby and stepped into the ele- vator. Imagine my amazement, when I saw the elevator boy was none other than Helmer Hanson. We had quite a talk. He told me that he had left Paxton about a month ago. 1 asked him if he had seen any of the old gang of 35. He said that Elijah Adkins and Ronald Frette were partners in a dairy farm with Hugh Stone and Harold Cornelison as their employees and that their business was prospering. Viola Fossel, Dorothy An- derson, Nadyne Tieman, Gladys Dale, and Geraldine O’Hare were now married and set- tled on farms. Howard Peterson found that prosperity was well on its way when he undertook to run the elevator in Elliott. I had now reached my destination and said good-bye to Helmer. I walked down the corridor and finally came to the room in which the broadcast was being held. Not be- VIOLA FOSSEL RONALD FRETTE Class Vice President, 2; Stu- dent Council, 3; Future Farmers, 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Show, 1 ; “The Heathers at Home,” 3; Class Volley Ball. 4. DELMARGURLEY Class President. 4; Class Vice President. 3; Public Speaking; 4; Stunt Show. 1; “The Heath- ers at Home, 3; “The Irresist- ible Marmaduke.” 4; Class Bas- ketball, 1, 2,3; Future Farmers, 1, 2. 3. 4; State Vice President of Section V, 4; President of Future Farmers, 4; Local Re- porter. 3: Volley Ball Tourna- ment. 4. Glee Club, 1, 3, 4. HERSCHEL HAMMERSTRAND Stunt Show, 1; Future Farmers, 1; Class Basketball, 1; Class Volley Ball, 4. WILLIAM HIGGINSON Transferred from Manteno, 2; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Letterman, 3, 4; Track, 2; Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Baseball Letterman, 2, 3, 4. CATHERINE MARTIN Student Council, 1, 3; Student Council Secretary and Treasurer, 3; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Contest Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; Soprano Soloist, 4; Stunt Show, 1; Class Basket- ball, 3; “The Irresistible Marmaduke,” 4. HOWARD JOHNSON Future Farmers, 3, 4; Stunt Show, 1; Class Volley Ball, 4; Horseshoes, 4. LEON HEALY Student Council, 4; Glee Club, 1,4; Stunt Show, 1; “The Heathers at Home,” 3; “The Irresistible Marmaduke,” 4; Basket- ball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Let- terman, 3, 4; Track, 1, 2, 2, 4; Letterman, 3, 4; Class Cheer Leader, 1. HELMER HANSON Stunt Show, 1, 2; Class Basketball, 2; Track, 2; Volley Ball, 3, 4; Wrestling, 4. S ing sure of the time of the broadcast, I stepped over to the information desk. Here I saw Mildred King talking to a man who looked quite familiar. As I came a little closer, 1 recognized him to be Arnold Amerman, Al’s campaign manager. “My, Skeety, you’ve grown so much I hardly recognized you. What have you been doing? Have you heard anything about the old gang?” “I’m here to arrange some last minute details before A1 goes on the air. I'll cer- tainly be glad when it’s over. Didn’t you know Mildred Chartier’s all-girl orchestra goes on just after Al’s campaign speech? She has quite a few girls from Paxton in it. Mary Jane tickles the keys and the girls’ trio consisting of Dot Engstrom, Ruth Younggreen, and Catherine Martin are featured with her. You should hear Mil go to town on her trumpet. Oh, yes, if you want to go back to the control room, you can see Sam Earnest, the chief engineer. Well, Lola, tell me what you’ve been doing.” “I’ve been in Chicago buying beauty supplies. I’m about to open a beauty shop here GERALDINE O'HARE Glee Club. 2, 3. 4; Stunt Show, 1. LUCILLE OVERSTREET Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Show, 1; Class Basketball, 1, HOWARD PETERSON Band, 3. 4; Stunt Show i Class Basketball, 1, 2. , Football, 4; Track, 4. JOHN RASMUSSEN Glee Club, 4, 5; Future Farmers, 4; Stunt Show, 1, 2; Basketball, 2; C’ass Basket- ball, 3, 4; Football, 1, 2, 3; Track, 3; Volley Ball, 4, 5. EVELYN SANDBERG Class Treasurer, 3; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Show, 1; Class Basketball, 1, 2; P. C. H. S. Record, 1; Volley Ball, 1. BETTY SANDSTEDT Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Show, 1; Con- test Chorus, 2, 3, 4. ARDELLE SWAIM Transferred from Drummer, 4. HUGH STONE Glee Club, 1, 3; Stunt Show, 1; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Track, 1, 2, 3, 4; Letterman, 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM SCHNEIDER s in New York. While I was in Chicago I had dinner at the College Inn with Delmar Gurley. He is vice-president of Swift and Company now, you know. We chose the Col- J® e. «Penally so we could see the famous dancing team, Sandberg and Higginson. Their dancing was superb and their grace was exquisite. To think they got their start back in P. C. H. S. I really must go, and I know you are a busy man. I hope I’ll see you again soon. Give AI my regards and wish him luck for me.” I left Arnold and went to the room and listened to Al’s speech, which was very im- pressive. Immediately after the speech, Chartier’s Merry Makers gave a very peppy program. It seemed good to see them again; I wished I could have been singing with them. After the program, I went with the girls to Everett Nelson’s Elite Cafe. We were served by Lucille Overstreet. During the meal we talked over old times. Ruth Young- green had been back to Paxton for a few days’ visit. While she was there, she attended JANET SWANSON Class Secretary. 3; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Show, 1; P. C. H. S. Record, 1; ‘‘The Heath- ers at Home,” 3; ‘‘The Ir- resistible Marmaduke,” 4; Reflector, 4; Student Coun- cil, 2. JOHN THOMPSON Glee Club, 1, 4; Stunt Show. 1; Class Basketball, 1, 2. 3; Baseball, 2, 3, 4. NADYNE TIEMAN Glee Club, 1; Stunt Show. 1; Class Basketball, 2; Class Volley Ball, 2. LOLA VAN ANTWERP Class Vice President, 1; Student Council, 3; All State Chorus, 2; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Volley Ball, 3; “The Heathers at Home,” 3. RUBY VOLDEN Stunt Show, 1; Volley Ball, 1. RUTH YOUNGGREEN Class Treasurer, 4; Glee Club, 1. 2, 3, 4; Stunt Show, 1; Contest Chorus, 3, 4. Marjorie Eckhoff’s wedding. The beautiful, impressive single-ring ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. Howard Johnson. Hazel Beland was matron of honor and Bus Healy the best man. She also saw Herschel Hammerstrand, who was the agriculture teacher in P. C. H. S., and Birdella Carnes, the history instructor. Ernest Eckhoff had just ac- cepted the position as janitor in the grade school; Bill Schneider was recently elected mayor of Paxton; Esther Brock, Betty Sandstedt, and Evelyn Beckstrand were working at the court house as stenographers. Ruth also mentioned that on her trip back to New York she rode on the same train with John Thompson. He was going as far as Pitts- burgh. He was the catcher for the Pirates. It was growing very late and I had a very busy day ahead of me, so we made ready to leave and decided to have a get-together some time soon. Just as I was about to step into the taxi, Ruth exclaimed, “Lola, have you heard the latest! Janet Swanson has taken Kitty Carlisle’s place and is now singing with Bing Crosby.” Elijah Adkins, my ability to make Student Council speeches, to Virginia Froyd. Arnold Amerman, my clarinet, to Zelma Kiest. Dorothy Anderson, my interest in Clarence boy friends, to Jes.-ot- Hutchison. Gordon Anderson, my interest in Armstrong, to Buford Parks. James Anderson, my track ability, to Donald Ryan. Evelyn Beckstrand, my soft, meek voice, to Milton Schofield. Hazel Beland, my square dancing ability, to Doris Fuller. Lois Jean Bossart, my car Betsy, to Donald Breeden. Esther Brock, my quiet, lady-like manner, to Shirley Apland. Albert Carlsten, my short-wave set, to Ralph Flora. Birdella Carnes, my straight “A” in history, to “Hank” Fogerty. Mildred Chartier, my appetite, to Ted Quinlan. Mary Jane Clem, my long legs, to Martha Apland. Gladys Dale, my dark complexion, to Ellen Sandstedt. Sam Earnst, my position with Stevens Printing Co., to “Cat” Barr. Ernest Eckhoff, my “naturally” wavy hair, to Leon Henry. Marjorie Eckhoff, my quick manner, to Ronald Goodwin. Viola Fossel, my sweet smile, to Phyl Stevens. Ronald Frette, my agricultural ability, to Emil Sandstedt. Dorothy Engstrcm, my stature, to Virginia Jones. Delmar Gurley, my oratorical ability, to Gladyce Ryan. Herschel Hammerstrand, my crimson blush, to Kenny Jones. Helmer Hanson, my straight “A,” to John Swanson. Leon Healy, my wreckless driving, to Tom Munson. William Higginson, my dancing lessons, to Gail Hedrick. Howard Johnson, my drawl, to Miss White. Mildred King, my red hair, to Wilma Smith. Catherine Martin, my interest in musicians, to Betty Olson. Everett Nelson, my “bed” in the study hall, to Elmer Flannigan. Geraldine O’Hare, my interest in Ludlow, to Lavade Hanson. Lucille Overstreet, my ability to do the Rhumba, to Margaret Brunton and Mabel Doan. Howard Peterson, my long strides, to Dorothy Abrahamson. John Rasmussen, my “way” with the fairer sex, to Clarence Nuss. Evelyn Sandberg, my interest in basketball captains, to June Grimsley. Betty Sandstedt, my singing ability, to Mr. Hankenson. William Schneider, my ambition, to Harold Kirk. Janet Swanson, my trombone, to Paul Jones. John Thompson, my talents in French, to Virginia Tweet. Nadyne Tieman, my sweet disposition, to Genevieve Hanson. Lola Van Antwerp, my deep alto voice, to Clara Rose Stubbins. - Ruby Volden, my chubbiness, to Laura Belle Miller. Ruth Younggreen, my interest in sophomores, to “Bud” Van Antwerp. JUNIOR more students made the honor roll the first semester. OFFICERS President------------Harold Barr Vice-President_______John Nielsen Secretary------------June Grimsley Treasurer------------Gail Hedrick Advisers-Miss Bear, Miss Shearer History Three years ago the juniors of to- day entered P. C. H. S. as a group of green freshmen. They soon adapt- ed themselves to the new routine of high school, aided by Miss Bear, their class adviser. With the help of Miss Bear, they The juniors have taken an active part in school life. They have their regular student council delegates, John Swanson and Dolores Frank. John Reep, Gail Hedrick, Kenneth Jones, and Delmar Lundy were on the basket ball team. Harold Barr, Elmer Flannigan, Gail Hedrick, Leon Henry, Kenneth Jones, Delmar Lun- dy, Clarence Nuss, and Hartzell Tees- dale played on the football team. This year they had a picnic at Trickle’s timber, gave the play, “Stop Thief,” gave a program in the assem- bly, and sponsored the junior-senior banquet. elected their officers: Delmar Lundy, president; Beulah Orr, vice-presi- dent; John Reep, treasurer; and Vir- ginia Tweet, secretary. After their freshman initiation, they took part in the usual freshman activities. At the beginning of their sopho- more year they were just as peppy as ever but had more experience. Their officers for the second year were: Leon Henry, president; Hart- zell Teesdale, vice-president; Marilyn Ryan, secretary; and Arlene Burk- lund, treasurer. Eight of the sopho- Front How—E. Whitman. P. Stevens. V. Swanson. B. Orr. D. Clouse. E. Johnson. M. Moline, C. Stubhins, L. Larson. T. Stev- enson. M. Randolph. K. Jones. J. Johnson, C. Archer. V. Horridae. J. Keep. I. Schwartz, N. Nelson, M. Doan. A. Carlson. (I. Gifford, L. Miller. Second Row—M. Ryan. E. Marshall. D. Frank. D. Karr. M. Vevig, H. Teesdale. T. Mo- Comas. C. Nuss, V. Tweet. G. Hedrick. E. Palm berg, A. Lee, N. Swanson. J. Drilling. E. Munson. L. Johnson. T. Walker, H. Crowe, F. Anderson, E. Lindell, V. Bess. Third Row—L. Carlson. J. Reep. D. McFad- den. J. Swanson. E. Marlatt. J. Nielsen, J. Grimsley. G. Anderson. Z. Kiest. D. Lundy. M. Schofield. A. Burklund, F. Woodward. A. Nelson, L. Magnuson, T. Swanson. R. Goodwin. L. Sandstedt. H. Barr. M. Nelson. W. Parker. R. Anderson, J. Lind. Students who dropped during the year were John Drilling, Jean Johnson, Elaine Lindell, Tommy Lou McComas. Marjorie Randolph. Wilber Sauer, and Elmer Smith. OPHOMORB OFFICERS Clyde Van Antwerp________President Cecil Reehl_________Vice-President Elsie Brock______________Secretary Margaret Brunton_________Treasurer Lily McConnell and Dorothy White __________________________Advisers History The present sopohomores gained an excellent start in high school with Miss Gracen as class adviser. They stood the initiations very well and were shown by the facultv how things were carried on in P. C. H .S. Their freshman officers were Ralph Flora, president; Roy Larson, vice- president; Shirley Apland, secret a i and Virginia Froyd, treasurer. In the fall they planned a picnic at Foster’s, but because of the weath- er had to eat in the Legion Hut. In this, their sophomore year, they hav successfully held a picnic in Kemp's timber. The sophomores have also had a part in other school activities. They introduced to the student body a pep song written by Roy Larson. They also took part in the Christmas pro- gram. At the end of the first semester last year, they, as freshmen, boasted ten members on the honor roll, but at the end of the first semester of this year, they were able to boast only half that number. Those hon- orable sophomoi’es w ere Wayne Brethorst, Virginia Froyd, Amelita Kjellstrand, Roy Larson, and Arthur Lee. Hand, F. Marshall, D. Wesslund, A. Reitz, E. Brock, A Kjellstrand, M. Apland, R. Andree, N. Bresee, L. Wilson, D. Geegan, W. Amerman. Second Row—R. Artist, D. Fagner, W. Brethorst, N. Grayson. T. Munson, S. Apland, N. Smith, B. Parks, V. Moran, M. Hyde, P. Mortweet, C. Earnest, R. Buchanan, R. Flora, T. Decker, E. Natterstad, C. Cornelison, M. Archer, N. Skonberg, R. Natter- stad. Third Row—D. Roe, A. Bari’, 0. Cooper. I. Anderson, C. Reehl, D. Fuller, R. Larson, M. Bengtson, H. Goodwin, H. Fuller, C. Van Antwerp, V. Froyd, R. Fager, I. Coulter, E. Sandstedt, L. Hanson, P. Lindell, L. Phillips, V. Moline, M. Brunton, B. Olson. OFFICERS History President------------John Campbell Vice-President_______Robert Kirsche Secretary___________Arlene Swanson Treasurer______________________Betty Carlson Adviser________________________Maude Gracen Student Council___________________ Marvin Swanson, Shirley Steigman The freshmen held their class pic- nic on October 16, 1934. The scene of all this glee was Foster’s woods, where the frosh played baseball and other games. After the refreshments were served, everybody climbed in the familiar Moline truck and rode noisily home. The class also furnished a program for the assembly on May 10. Front Row—S. Weidner, L. Glabe, W. Von Brethorst, B. Watson. M. Peer, B. Starr, J. Magnuson, B. Gard, M. Colwell, A. Ehmen, G. Anderson, N. Robertson, M. Northway, J. Dunnan, P. Nelson, R. Shreves, M. Martin, S. Perry, V. Jones, E. Thompson, V. Rendahl, J. Jones, B. Carlson, N. Keith, L. Ryberg, P. Nelson, T. Quinlan. Second Row—D. Skonberg, C. Noland, G. Beyer, B. Sawyer, A. Patton. R. Foster, J. Frump, S. Davis, G. Pearson, E. Frette, A. Natterstad, A. Swanson, G. Shallenberger, B. Munson, M. Swan- son, A. O'Hare, L. Miller, B. Flannery, C. Corbett, J. Hill, W. Smith, G. Noland, E. Hanson, M. O’Rourke, R. Kirsche, A. Fox, J. Plackett, H. Griswold. H. Stevenson. Third Row'—W. Cooper, J. Dale, H. Williams, E. Sandstedt, R. Crowe, B. Gifford, J. Erickson, V. Stremme, J. Sederlund, J. Selleck, C. Fossel, D. Abrahamson, D. Flannery, H. Gustafson, E. Henson, A. Thompson, R. Beck, N. Lateer, S. Steigman, J. Campbell, A. Warfield. K. Cain, K. Flannery. J. Sheehan, C. Cain. □ L) B T n THE CHEERLEADERS It takes more than talented players to have a winning school team. When the school spirit is high, the team’s spirit also is bolstered. That is why the school takes this opportunity to thank her peppy and confi- dent cheerleaders, Harold Cornelison and Dorothy Stine. On gala occasions they were assisted by Phyllis Stevens and Walter Amerman. This combination never failed to rouse the school body to a high pitch, and they should have a shai e in the honor of this season’s athletic successes. Fool lm 11 September rolled around this year with several lettei’men and a good crop of prospective undergrads. By the end of the season, Coach Hanken- son and his proteges chalked up four victories, two ties, and three defeats. The season, although far from ideal, was considered successful be- cause it is the first time in several years that the win column has shown blue ink instead of red. It was evident that P. C. H. S. could have clinched the two tie games and possibly a few others had they grunted a little harder, so deep were they in opponents’ territory. During the first half of the season, the Wauseca trophy glittered in the eyes of the gridders. Tough opposition in demon form from Watseka dispelled all such dreams, however. Since four seniors will receive their paroles from the school board, there will be few seasoned linemen for next year. However, there remains an intact backfield ensemble. The captaincy was divided among the four seniors. The lettermen are: Flannigan, Henry, Healy, Stone, Hedrick, Lundy, Carlsten, Teesdale, Barr, Jones, Nuss, Van Antwerp, C. Cornelison. THE GAMES In the opening game of the year, with Gibson, Paxton scored twice in the first quarter and maintained the lead until the final gun. The recovery of a fumble on the eight yard line enabled Barr to plunge over in two plays. Later a short pass, Barr to Flannigan, ended the scoring. This game was a Wauseca League tilt. Paxton and Milford failed to score in the following game. The Milford eleven was heavy and imposing, but the greater part of the game was played deep in Milford territory. A penalty made a Paxton tally invalid. In the ensuing game with Farmer City, two fast and evenly matched teams again tied honors. Both teams were able to penetrate the opponents’ territory, however; and a Paxton drive to the Farmer City five-yard line was stopped by an intercepted lob pass. Bump Stone repeatedly place- kicked the opponents’ back into oblivion. Rantoul’s traditional prowess was broken in the next scrap. Revenge was sweet, and Paxton rolled up a score of 55-0. End runs and off-tackle smashes by Nuss and Barr did the trick. Bump (Manders) Stone com- pleted four successive tries-for-point. Everybody who made the trip played, and a good time was had by all. Paxton saw entirely too much of Vic Sampson in the game with Wat- seka. With a decided advantage in weight in Watseka’s favor, Paxton’s fighting spirit and flashing speed amounted to nothing but the first score upon Watseka in their league competition. Nuss scored on the old faithful scoring play in the final minutes. A long pass and a safety gave Onarga an early lead which was never overcome. Probably the only brilliant action witnessed in the game was the superb headwork of Flannigan when he blocked a place-kick with his snozzola. This old account will have to be settled next year. The Little Six Champs from Rossville met their first defeat in the last game of their season, 7-0. Barr plunged, Nuss scampered, and Lundy caught basket-ball passes. Marxmiller dusted off an ancient hidden ball trick which netted Rossville forty yards, their longest run of the game. The Armistice Day game was naught but “bitter gall and wormwood” (a la Judy). The foe in red scored early but failed to make the extra point. Then Paxton retaliated with a touchdown, making the extra point. The half ended with the score 7-6 in P. C. H. S.’s favor. Things proceeded nice- ly until a lad from Drummer, called Russ Salyards, skirted around end, stopped, cut back across the field and raced for a touchdown, midst a phalanx of blockers. Thus the rivals enjoyed a 13-7 victory, squaring up accounts for another season. The Paxton offense was slowed up considerably in the following game with Momence since Nuss and Barr were on crutches. The offensive work fell on a revamped backfield consisting of Stone, Jones, Van Antwerp, and Chuck Cornelison. P. C. H. S. won this game 2-0, as a result of forfeiture. The team soon forgot football, for the day at least, because they were presented enormous steak suppers which ended the season with sleepy content. Paxton 14 SCORES Alumni 0 Paxton 13 Drummer 0 Paxton 0 Milford 0 Paxton 0 Farmer City 0 Paxton 55 Rantoul 0 Paxton 7 Watseka 32 Paxton 0 Onarga 9 Paxton 7 Rossville 0 Paxton 7 Drummer 13 Paxton 2 Momence 0 (forfeit) 105 54 Basketball When a half dozen boys who like, in fact love, to do the same thing, get together, they are bound to bring results. That was the case this year at P. C. H. S. The best coached and smoothest offense, the most accurate defense, the most successful season ever enjoyed in the basketball history of this school are all products of this inborn gusto for the game. Breaking of training rules and all things which breed indifference were conspicuous this year by their absence. One look at our bulging trophy case tells the story. Those ti'ophies have significant histories. Never have fans received more action, bril- liancy, and hair-raising, high-speed thrills for their money. When the smoke of the battle cleared, Paxton always emerged victorious. The fans thought last year’s record couldn’t be beaten, but this year’s record consists of winning the County Tournament, the District, and en- tering the Sectional at Kankakee, as was wisely prophesied by last year’s Reflector sport scribe. One of the season’s sad moments w'as the result of losing a game to Fisher, the captors of the holiday Invitational Tourna- ment. With only one player graduating, the veteran Bill Higginson, we expect a hum-dinger next year, too. Basketball Scores Games Paxton Opponents Rossville 21 11 Gilman 28 17 Rossville 14 12 Onarga 35 23 Melvin 26 19 Thaw ville 24 15 Ottawa 22 16 Urbana 16 22 Gibson 23 20 Rantoul 8 24 Fisher 19 38 Roberts 32 13 Gibson 37 21 Kempton 53 12 Gibson 34 22 Piper City 18 12 Fisher 18 15 Rantoul 26 18 Alumni 27 20 Onarga 32 20 Melvin 28 25 Roberts 34 20 Ashkum 40 19 Loda 33 28 Gibson City 26 24 Melvin 31 23 Tilden Tech. 18 38 Total 723 547 Average 27 20 BILL HIGGINSON, forward: scrappy ball hawk, crackshot, spark plug of the team, a senior. DELMAR LUNDY, center: six feet or so of lean leather, tip-off man, wise in tactics, able in execution, a junior. KENNETH JONES, guard: cool, shifty, dead-eye on long shots, air tight on defense, a junior. GAIL HEDRICK, guard: big, hard hitting, accurate passer, big stuff for next year. JOHNNY REEP, forward: expert marksman, even better on all-round ball handling, back next year. CLYDE VAN ANTWERP, forward: tricky dribbler, dependable on quick shots from difficult positions, a sophomore. HUGH STONE, guard: veteran utility man, equally capable on defense and offense, a senior. CHARLES CORNELISON, forward: fast and scrappy, good material for future teams, a sophomore. ISaKeball Baseball, the Great American Pastime, the National Sport, has come to stay. A few years ago when Mr. Swinney organized a team, the first in eight years, its outcome as a permanent sport was dubious. But now we have one of the classiest clubs in Eastern Illinois, sporty uniforms, permanent schedules, and daily workouts under the tutelar of Coach Swinney. The pitching staff consists of Higginson, Van Antwerp, and Miller, all curve ball men. Reep is the backstop, Lundy is the first-sacker, Reehl holds down second, while Flora plays short-stop. The pitchers alternate at third. Jones plays left, Chartier cen- ter, and Thompson, Curran, and Hedrick change off at right field. The team started out with a bang, winning the first four starts, but losing to Arm- strong’s speedball artist in the fifth game, 2 to 1. Paxton 2 Paxton 7 Paxton 10 Paxton 4 Paxton 1 Buckley 1 Armstrong 6 Urbana 3 Gilman 1 Armstrong 2 Track The track season this spring has pepped up considerably over the preceding few years. Even now it has plenty of stiff competition, with the baseball team operating simultaneously. Out of four dual meets Paxton took three, from Rankin, Loda, and Fisher, and lost the other to Hoopeston. Paxton took second in a tri-meet at Gibson and fourth at the Wauseca League meet at Rantoul. The Wauseca League decided to experiment this year by instituting track as a sup- plement to football, the only previous sport in league competition. From all reports the First Annual Wauseca Track and Field Meet was a success and will probably be contin- ued if the league itself weathers its impending crisis. THE SQUAD: Distance men: Flannigan, Lind, Anderson, Ryan, F. Marshall, E. Marshall, Carlson. Dash men: Nuss, Carlson, Cornelison, Whitman, Lee. Weight men: Henry, Lee, Magnuson, Stone, Barr, Nuss. High jump: Lundy, Swanson, Henry. Pole vault: Cornelison, W. Amerman, Dunnan. Broad jump: Jones, Barr, Cornelison. Javelin: Lundy, Lee, Magnuson. □ □ School life is really not complete unless the student takes part in some extra- curricular activi- ties. Such outside interests make school days more enjoyable. P. C. H. S. offers a variety of such interests: glee clubs, band, lit- erary work, con- tests, plays, and student council. The boy or girl attend- ing Paxton High School may have a part in the music, dramatics, or student government of his school. This not only brings him in closer contact with teachers and fellow pupils, but trains him in leader- ship and cooperation. ‘TUDEMT GOIIN 3Il OFFICERS Elijah Adkins____________________________________________________President June Grimsley_______________________________________________Vice-President Virginia Froyd_______’___________________________Secretary and Treasurer Class Representatives SENIORS SOPHOMORES Mildred Chartier Leon Healy Mary Archer Wayne Brethorst JUNIORS Phyllis Ann Stevens John Nielsen FRESHMEN Shirley Stiegman Marvin Swanson The Student Council is an organization representing the entire student body. It is composed of three officers and eight representatives, two from each class. The Student Council has been very active this year. It has provided transportation to both football and basketball games and was responsible for the season basketball tickets which were sold to students. It also sponsored the Christmas party, with a Santa Claus and gifts. Through the Student Council, programs have been presented in assem- bly almost every Friday. R EFl EeTOR STAFF James Anderson________ Dorothy Anderson______ Albert Carlsten_______ Janet Swanson_________ Lola Mae Van Antwerp Dorothy Washburn_____ ________Editor-in-Chief _______Calendar Editor _________Sports Editor __Organizations Editor _________Picture Editor ______Faculty Adviser Each year it is customary for the senior class to publish the Reflector. It is in- tended to be a reminder of the days spent at P. C. II. S. and the good times we have had there. We, the members of the Reflector Staff, hope that this yearbook will help you recall many happy memories. IS s THE IRRESISTIBLE MARMADUKE Presented by the Senior Class of 1935 Tuesday, May 28, 1935 Marmaduke___________________Delmar Gurley Mortimer Gregory----------------Leon Healy Dr. O’Keefe_______________Gordon Anderson Christopher Deacon__________________Everett Nelson Walter_______________________________Elijah Adkins Lady Althea Gregory--------Catherine Martin Lady Susan___________________Janet Swanson Patricia O'Brien____________________Mildred Chartier Beatrice Wyley_____________________Marjorie Eckhoff Dawson___________________Dorothy Engstrom The entire action of the story passes at Lady Althea’s country house, “The Bunga- low, ’’ within the space of three days. STOP THIEF Presented by the Junior Class of 1935 Monday, November 26, 1934 Joan Carr_______ Mrs. Carr_______ Caroline Carr___ Madge Carr______ Nell____________ William Carr____ James Cluney---- Mr. Jamison_____ Dr. Willoughby__ Rev. Mr. Spelain_. Jack Doogan----- Joe Thompson____ Sergeant of Police Officer O’Malley— Officer Clancey_ A Chauffeur______ -------Irene Schwartz --------June Grlmsle ----Arlene Burklund _______Marian Moline Tommy Lou McCoinas -------Earl Palmberg -------Delmar Lundv ____.-—Clarence Nuss -------Loren Carlson _______John Nielsen _______John Swanson ___________John Keep __________Harold Barr ______Vernon Swanson _______Kenneth Jonr; ____Hartzell Teesdale Act I In the Inner Hall Act II In Marmaduke’s room (two days later) Act III In the Inner Hall (next morning) Act I Living room in the Carr residence Act II The Same Act III The Same Director: Miss Strong Director: Miss Elma Shearer LITERARY CONTESTS Preliminary tryouts for literary contestants were held February 27 and 28. Those competing in orations were James Anderson and Delmar Gurley. Those who entered the division of humorous readings were Lucille Johnson, Thelma Walker, Jessie Dale, Gertrude Beyer, Shirley Stiegman, Shirley Davis, Mary Archer, and Carlyle Cain. There was no preliminary contest in dramatic readings. The sub-district literary contest took place in Rantoul, March 16. Delmar Gurley was the Paxton entry in orations, Shirley Stiegman in humorous readings, and Virginia Bess in dramatic readings. Virginia tied for third place. In the county contest at Melvin, April 4, Delmar Gurley received second place in orations and Shirley Davis fourth in humorous readings. Virginia Bess was entered in dramatic readings. . EgtfNID P. (3. H. The Paxton High School Band, made up of over sixty members, met every Thurs- day this year. Mr. Horace Frederick, the director, deserves much credit for his work with the organization. The Paxton Municipal Band, composed of members of the high school band and of other musicians of the city, met every Monday night for rehearsal. Membership A. Lundahl, K. Nelson, B. Amennan, S. Davis, N. Robertson, Z. Kiest, A. Amerman, J. Reep, R. Flora, N. Lateer, E. Spencer, F. Hill, J. Nielsen, J. Erickson, A. Adell, C. Olson, F. McCauley, D. Karr, L. Davis, M. Archer, L. Glabe, J. Hutchison, A. Carlsten, H. Peterson, M. L. Kennedy, W. Amerman, G. Anderson, E. Johnson, R. Thompson, D. Clouse, C. Reehl, B. Sawyer, E. Sandberg, A. Patton, E. Stine, F. Anderson, D. Robertson, G. Anderson, D. Stine, S. Davis, R. Fager, P. Lindell, E. Coulter, M. Rodeen, B. Hill, M. Chartier, P. Stevens, D. Lundy, J. Swanson, G. Beyer, M. Purn, P. McGauley, B. Davis, J. Jayne, W. Eagan, M. J. Clem, S. Weidner, J. Swanson, D. Roe, E. Sand- stedt, D. Wesslund, P. Jones, D. Bernard, P. Larson, R. Vinson, D. Flannery, J. Terrell. The band played in several concerts this year and took part in the County Music Festival, December 9, and the Musicale, April 2. They also entered the District Band Contest held in Paxton, April 13, and were placed in the first division for Class B bands. Arnold Amerman, the only solo entry for Paxton, placed in the second division for clarinets. In the State Contest at Urbana, May 3, Paxton placed in the third division for Class B bands. GIRLS GibRR etuE. The girls’ glee club, directed by Mrs. Orr, had a very successful year. It was divided into three groups, which met on Mondays and Tuesdays. The glee club appeared in the County Music Festival, December 9, and the Musi- cale, April 2, both in the P. C. H. S. auditorium, and entered the state music contests They received first place in the Sub-district contest at Rantoul, March 26, and were placed in the first division in the District contest at Charleston, April 6. At the Statt contest at Normal, May 3, the club placed third in the first division. Catherine Martin entered as soprano soloist in the contests this year, and Bett Olson entered as contralto soloist. Catherine received first place in the Sub-district con- test and third place in the District. Membership G. Anderson, M. Apland, B. Carlson, J. Dale, S. Davis, E. Frette, D. Gifford, M. Hand, M. Hyde, L. Larson, B. Magnusson, V. Moran, C. Noland, B. Olson, G. Ryan, E. Sandstedt, B. Sawyer, J. Selleck. D. Skonberg, S. Stiegnian, D. Stine. V. Stremme, A. Swanson, E. Swenson, V. Tweet, 1. Anderson, 11 Anderson, S. Apland, M. Archer, A. Barr, M. Bengtson, G. Beyer, N. Bresee, E. Brock, M. Brunton, C. Corbett, L. Davis, C. Ernest, D. Fagner, B. Flannery, V. Fossel, D. Geegan, N. Grayson. E. Henson, V. Jones, A. Lee, P. Nelson, G. Noland. M. Nuss, G. O'Hare, M. O'Rourke, M. Peer, A. Reitz, N. Robertson, G. Shallenberger, N. Smith, W. Smith, A. Warfield, B. Watson, D. Anderson, C. Archer. H. Beland, V. Bess, A. Burklund, A. Carlson. M. Chartier, M. J. Clem, I. Coulter. J. Drilling, M. Eckhoff, D. Engstrom, V. Froyd, G. Gifford, J. Grimsley, J. Johnson, L. Johnson, Z. Kiest, A. Kjell- strand, E. Marlatt, C. Martin, L. B. Miller, B. Orr, L. Overstreet, E. Sandberg, B. Sandstedt, P. Stevens, C. R. Stubbins, T. Swanson, L. Van Antwerp, M. Vevig, T. Walker, R. Younggreen. The girls chosen for the contest chorus w-ere as follows: First sopranos: Catherine Martin, Ruth Younggreen, Virginia Froyd, Virginia Bess, Dorothy Anderson. Second sopranos: Dorothy Stine, Beulah Orr, Zelma Kiest. Altos: Mildred Chartier, Phyllis Ann Stevens, Virginia Stremme, Betty Oison, Dorothy Engstrom, Lola Van Antwerp, Betty Sandstedt. Mary Jane Clem was the accompanist. ifeocirs is-ioibiEb ubIdIliIc) The boys’ glee club met this year every Wednesday, under the direction of Mrs. Mary Frances Orr. Mrs. Orr has been very successful in her work with the glee clubs in the past few years. In 1933 both the boys’ and the girls’ glee clubs received first place in the district and sub-district contests. The mixed chorus, selected from both glee clubs, also placed first in these contests. They were unable to go to the state contest at Ma- comb, however, because of the expense involved. Last year the boys’ glee club and the mixed chorus received first place in the sub-district and district. They were again un- able to go to the state contest at Macomb. In the contests this year, the mixed chorus again placed first in the sub-district and district contests and entered the state contest where they won second in the first division. Membership E. Adkins, G. Anderson, C. Cain, J. Campbell, L. Carlson, D. Clouse, N. Cornelison, R. Crowe, J. Custer, J. Drilling, J. Dunnan, A. Ehmen, E. F'lannigan, R. Fager, D. Flannery, R. Flora, C. Fossel, H. Hancock, L. Healy, G. Hedrick, J. Hill, D. Karr, K. Jones, P. Jones, H. Kirk, R. Kirsche, R. Larson, N. Lateer, P. Lindell, D. Lundy, J. Magnusson, L. Magnusson, P. Mortweet, A. Natter- stad, E. Nelson, P. Nelson, J. Nielsen, C. Nuss, E. Palmberg, W. Parker, A. Patton. E. Pearson, J. Rasmussen, James Reep. John Reep, D. Roe, D. Ryan, E. Sandstedt, J. Sederlund, R. Shreves, N. Skonberg, J. Swanson, M. Swanson, V. Swanson, H. Teesdale, J. Thompson, S. Weidner, D. Wess- lund, E. Whitman, L. Wilson. Those selected to represent Paxton in the contests were as follows: First tenors: Jack Custer, Clarence Nuss, Eugene Whitman. John Nielsen. Delbert Karr. Second tenors: Marvin Swanson, Delmar Lundy, Elijah Adkins, James Dunnan. James Reep. P'irst basses: Elmer Flannigan, John Reep. Kenneth Jones. Second basses: John Swanson, Everett Nelson, Roy Larson. Dorothy Stine wras the accompanist. The club took part in the County Music Festival and the Musicale and entered the Sub-district contest. FUTURE? FARMER. Delmar Gurley____ Eugene Whitman- Donald Ryan______ Ronald Frette____ Thomas Stevenson Wilmot Bidner____ -----President Vice-President -----Secretary -----Treasurer ------Reporter ______Sponsor The Future Farmers of America is a national organization with forty-seven states, Porto Rico, and Cuba under its jurisdiction. Its purpose is to encourage more scientific methods of agriculture and stock raising and to encourage leadership among agriculture students. Various contests are held to create an incentive for rural leadership; a member can win achievement by advancing to the top of the F. F. A. ladder by becoming an Ameri- can or State farmer. Seventy-five members (out of a membership of approximately five thousand) have the honor of being State farmers; five become American farmers. Paxton has only one State fanner, Delmar Gurley, but is looking for more in the future. Among the candidates for this honor are Ronald Frette and Wayne Brethorst. The activities of the F. F. A. this year include the state convention at Champaign held in June. At this meeting the vice-presidents for the different sections of the state are elected. Delmar Gurley was elected vice-pi’esident for Section 5 at the last conven- tion. There is also a state judging contest held at the same time at which Delmar Gurlej received third place last year in the judging of hogs. A short course was given this winter on farm mechanics for the benefit of the fann- ers in this locality. The sectional judging contest was held at Momence in September. Paxton’s corn judging team placed fourth, and Delmar Gurley and Ferd Marshall placed eighth and ninth respectively in the individual judging. In poultry judging Paxton’s team received ninth place, Earl Hanson placing fourth in the individual judging. oTIIRd eluding a brief his- © © tory of Paxton ©© Community High School. We have also in- cluded in this sec- tion a description of the courses offered at P. C. H. S. Our high school can give i t s students sub- jects that will fur- nish a background for those who are going to college and for those who will enter the business world immediately. The purpose of this section is to tell you something about the curriculum of P. C. H. S. so that students will be better able to se- lect the courses they intend to take. Since this year is the anniversary of HISTORT OF P. 6. H The history of the P. C. H. S. is interesting, to those who know the school, for it throws much light on the story of the development of the community itself. The his torv began with the early pioneers of Paxton. These men and women had scarcely set- tled down when the question of education arose. They had to have a school for their children; so the northwest room of the Stites homestead was given for that purpose. Mrs. Allen was the first teacher of this one room school. In 1859 a small cabin was built for a school house, with Miss Jennie Lyar as the teacher. It was used until a few years later when a larger one was built just north of where the Swedish Lutheran church now stands. This cabin was used for the school building until a large frame structure was erected in 1872 on the location of the present East Lawn School. For a period of ten or fifteen years there was no regular high school, although high school subjects were taught in the higher grades. Mr. Alexander Amyx, principal in 1859-60, was the first one to teach advanced subjects. In 1864, Mr. W. J. Button be- came principal. With the help of two assistants he gave advanced courses in history, physiology, algebra, and geometry. Mr. Button resigned in 1865 but obtained his posi- tion again in 1866. In 1870, a Mr. Evans became principal and definitely established a high school de- partment. In this first high school, three years of Latin, shorter courses in natural science, mathematics, English, and American literature were taught. In 1877, the first high school graduation exercises were held in Clark’s Hall with a class of five members. The following year a class of two members graduated. During the years 1879-80 the high school department was discontinued but was reinstated again in 1881. Although Paxton has had a definitely established high school since the year 1870, it was not recorded in the cifice of the superintendent of Ford County until 1885. At this time A. C. Richel was principal with seven assistant teachers. The enrollment was fifty- one. The school contained an assembly and a recitation room. The graduation class of 1885 had nine members, one of whom was Ernest D. Given, a resident of this city. After 1885, the school gradually improved. By vote of the people in 1889, the old school board of three members was abol- ished and a city board of education established. After 1889, Paxton schools progressed as a city system. Among the members of this first board of education were A. W. Kjell- strand, Enoch Sandstedt, John Newman, and William Grayson. In 1890, the north part of what is known today as the East Lawn School, was built at a cost of ten thousand dollars. The high school occupied one room in the building. In 1897 another addition was made. The next year work was continued in the new build- ing under the supervision of Mr. O. J. Bainum. He was one of the first principals in the new building. The enrollment doubled in six years so that in 1913 there were about one hundred students. In 1921 the school was reorganized as a community high school. Aft- er that the number of students increased from year to year until the few rooms in the grade school were no longer adequate. Finally a building to be used exclusively for the high school was planned and was completed in 1925. In the fall of that year the high school work was transferred to the new building. The present building has most of the modern conveniences that a school needs and is equipped with everything necessary for the subjects taught. It has a large study hall, gymnasium, auditorium, laboratories for sciences, and many recitation rooms. It is well lighted and well ventilated. The building is also very attractive from the outside. The interior was redecorated in 1933-34. The curriculum of Paxton Community High School meets the requirements of the state and of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. There are twelve members on the faculty, and the enrollment numbers three hundred. The Paxton Community High School has advanced since 1870 from a one-room school with a graduating class of five members to the present school of fine building and equipment and well-trained faculty. We hope it will continue to do so in the years to come. COURSES OFFERED AT P. C. H. §. HOME ECONOMICS The home economics department of P. C. H. S. offers courses in cooking and sew- ing. One year of each subject is taught. Many people contend that it is a waste of time to learn sewing and especially cook- ing at school, that much of the course is impractical. It is true that the home is the best place to practice, but the science and the art are best learned at school. After a girl has taken cooking or sewing, she should be skilled in preparing well-balanced meals or mak- ing her own clothes. Both of these things are necessary to a girl in the world today. MANUAL TRAINING Manual training is a one year subject, open to boys only. It is a very practical course. The students learn the essentials of woodworking and the use of a cabinet- maker’s tools. The manual training room is fully equipped with buzz saws, band saws, jig saws, a power grinder, joiner, sanding machines, and lathes. AGRICULTURE The course in agriculture consists of a study of the soil and crops, animal husband- ry, and farm mechanics. The first two are taught for boys who are interested in farm work. Each boy is required to have a six months’ home project. The project may be based on cattle, gardens, trees, grains, or sheep. If a student receives a grade of B or above on his project, he may obtain an extra half credit; but if he does not make a pass- ing mark, he fails the course. COMMERCIAL COURSES Commercial courses are taught to give the students the fundamentals in bookkeep ing, typing, and shorthand. These courses teach students how to manage businesses of their own, regardless of what occupations they intend to pursue. Neatness, accuracy, speed, and responsibility are the objectives of the department. MATHEMATICS In our mathematics department all the required subjects are taught. Elementary algebra for freshmen and plane geometry for sophomores are required of every student. Solid geometry and advanced algebra are taught as elective subjects for juniors and seniors. Algebra and geometry increase a pupil’s mental power. They give him training in thinking out problems of everyday life. Solid geometry is necessary for any boy inter- ested in engineering. ENGLISH Every pupil is required to have four years of English. A study of composition and rhetoric and the reading of selections from English and American literature are taught in English I and II. A survey of the history and development of literature in England is given in English III. In English IV the types of American literature are studied. Much time is spent on contemporary writings. HISTORY World history, American history, ancient history and civics are taught in the his- tory department. From these subjects a pupil may select any phase of history in which he is interested. Civics is required of all seniors. It is a study of the national and local government and gives each pupil a thorough understanding of his government. SCIENCE Living in an age of scientific investigation as we do today should urge us to gain more knowledge of science. Because so many new inventions are made every year to improve our ways of living, we have to know the fundamentals of science in order to understand them. In the P. C. H. S. science department, you may acquire these fundamentals by tak- ing any combination of the following courses: general science, chemistry, physics, and biology. The laboratories are fully equipped. FOREIGN LANGUAGES Foreign languages are valuable to the average person because our own language originated from them. By learning a foreign language you increase your vocabulary and gain a thorough understanding of English. Foreign languages are of further importance to us, too, because they teach us to understand the life and literature of European na- tions, now in such close contact with us through modern methods of communication. CB A MBN D A jRd Sept. 4—School begins with the usual noise and confusion. 5— Lost freshmen get into wrong classes. 6— Everyone tries to get down to work after summer’s vacation. 10—Delmar Gurley called Dorothy Gurley by new teacher, Miss White. 14— Freshman initiation in auditorium. 21—First football game with victory over Drummer, 13-0. 25— Freshman class election. Members all excited. 28—Milford game postponed because of rain. Oct. 1—Postponed game a tie. 5— Another tie football game, this time with Farmer City. 10— Sophomore picnic. 11— Victory over Rantoul, 55-0. 15— Picture exhibit at grade school begins. 16— Freshman picnic. 17-20—Seniors have pictures taken for the Reflector. 18— First report card for semester. 19— Lost game to Watseka, 35-7. 26— Lost another football game to Onarga, 7-0. Not so good. 31—Halloween. Everyone plans some mischief. Nov. 2—Victory over Rossville, 7-0. Doing better. 6— Silly Senior Club wants cushions on study hall chairs so students can relax. 9—Motion picture presented in auditorium by Ford Motor Company. 12— Lose game to Drummer, 13-7. 23— Hurrah! no school because of teachers’ institute. 26—Juniors give play, “Stop Thief.’’ 28—Report cards again. What a vacation present! 29-30—Thanksgiving vacation. Dec. 7—Opening basketball game at Rossville. 8— Beat Gilman, 28-17. 9— County music festival in auditorium. 12-13—Drawing names for gifts for Santa to bring to the Christmas party. 14—Another victory for Paxton over Rossville, 14-12. 21—Our Christmas party with Santa, tree, gifts and refreshments. 21—Victory over Onarga, 35-23. 26-29—Invitational Tournament. Fisher wins. Jan. 7—New year begins. Back to work. 9—It’s so hard to get down to work again. 11—Very interesting talk by Mr. Keithahn, a missionary from India. 16—Everyone crams for exams tomorrow. 17-18—Semester exams! 21—New semester begins with the usual commotion. 24— Report cards. That’s enough. 25— Pep meeting in auditorium. 30— Pep meeting and talk by Delmar Gurley. 31— County tournament begins. Paxton vs. Kempton, 53-13. Feb. 1—Paxton beats Gibson, 27-21. 2—Paxton wins tournament from Piper City, 18-12. 5—Class meetings again. 7— Monologue on Lincoln given by the Reverend Mr. Starr. 8-9—Farmers’ institute, big crowds. 15— Paxton beats Rantoul, 26-18. Good work, Paxton! 16— Paxton beats Alumni, 27-20. 19-20—Tryouts for glee club contest. Mar. 1—Seniors give assembly program, the play “The Trysting Place,” by Tarkington. 5— District Tournament begins. 6— Paxton beats Loda, 33-28. 8— Paxton beats Gibson, 28-26. 9— Paxton beats Melvin. We win the tournament. 14— Play Tilden at Kankakee, but Tilden wins. 15— Literary contestants furnish assembly program. 19—Glee club sub-district contest. Girls’ chorus and mixed chorus took first place. 27— Mr. McConnell gives Howard Peterson a big piece of wax to chew instead of gum in the Physics class. 29—Musical program in assembly by Helen Hodam and two other students from Illinois Wesleyan University, sponsored by the sophomore class. April 1—April Fool’s day. Did you get fooled? 6—District music contest at Charleston, Illinois. Girls’ and mixed chorus take first place. May 3—State music contest. 17— Junior-Senior banquet. 22—Senior class day. 26—Baccalaureate at the Lutheran Church. 28— Senior play, “The Irresistible Marmaduke.” 29— Commencement. PRINTED BY THE N. E. STEVENS PRINTING COMPANY ENGRAVED BY THE INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING COMPANY V