Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1938 volume:

® ® Ok ixoiicjh Content Z7 z£ Zojltz . . . FACULTY SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN JLiz 2 EZcLl . . . ATHLETICS ORGANIZATIONS CALENDAR PROPHECY SNAPS z £.j-[zct£.cl (jtj Ufiz 1938 Staj-j- PRINCIPAL JOHN J. SWINNEY In 1922, Mr. Swinney came to Paxton as assistant principal, coach, and science teacher. The following year he was made principal. Since the fall of 1926, he has held the position of Superintendent of the Paxton Schools and has taught advanced mathematics in the high school. Our high school accomplishments we gratefully attribute to his supervision, a true reflection of his kindly guidance. Mr. Zimmerman (Zim) is our coach —football, basketball, and track—and has the algebra classes. Miss Gracen, assistant principal and commercial teacher, has classes in bookkeeping, typing, shorthand, commercial law, and arithmetic. She directs the freshman class. Mr. Judd, a newcomer to our faculty, teaches general science, chemistry, and physics. He also sponsors the sophomore class. Miss Swinford teaches Latin and English II. She supervises the P. C. H. S. Keoord Staff and the sophomores. Miss Egan, also a newcomer, is the music instructor. Her efforts are shown in the Glee Clubs, A Capella Choir, trios, and other musical groups. Mr. Bidner is the agriculture instructor. He does an admirable job of sponsoring the F.F.A. Miss Clark, domestic science, biology, and general science, acts also as one of the Junior class advisers. (Miss McKnight held the position the first semester.) Miss Bear teaches all the histories of P. C. H. S.—ancient, world, modern, and American, and also Civics. In addition, she has one “gym” class and advises the Kefieetor Staff and senior class. Miss White is the junior-senior English teacher. She has a “gym” class, directs the senior play, and is a senior class sponsor. Mr. Wagner (Wag) is our assistant coach, geometry, and manual training teacher. When spring comes “Wag” becomes a full-fledged coach—in baseball. Miss Strong (Mademoiselle Strong) teaches French and freshman English. She has two physical education classes, directs the junior play, Student Council, and junior class. Ib N I O JR. df (Item oj- JQ3 In September, 1934, eighty-seven students entered P. C. H. S. as freshmen. To distinguish us from upperclassmen, we wore the traditional green ribbons. In our sophomore year we simply marked time as any sophomore class. Although the junior year found our class diminished to fifty-seven, we contributed our share in many school activities. Our play, “Skidding,” proved a success. We were represented by seven lettermen in the various sports and furnished tw'o of the three varsity cheerleaders. Keeping up with the times, the coronation scheme was used for our banquet. As seniors we kept our prominence on the athletic field and supplied the same two varsity cheerleaders. In music our representatives in band, glee clubs, and special musical groups are of no small number. Our dramatic ability was adequately shown in the class play, “Minick.” With Baccalaureate on May 22 and Commencement on May 25, we finished our career at P. C. H. S. BETTY CARLSON—a pretty, blue-eyed, blonde, country lass — prefers juniors — also likes any type of Ford car. EVALYN SWENSON, “Swens”—smiles and giggles fill all her days — she works during school but has time for fun anyway. PAULINE JONES, “Jonesy”—lots of pep — southern accent — moved back to her beloved Denver last semester. HUBERT SNYDER, ‘Hub”—one of his chief delights is his letter earned in football — outspoken, but he’ll get there. ARNOLD THOMPSON, “Arnie”—believes silence is golden — tall — blonde — a good sport. BARBARA HAMM—good-natured — speed in shorthand — qualities of successful stenographer—transfer from Ludlow. ALVENA FOX, “Allie”—scholastic ability—foreign affairs her specialty — very efficient and a good worker — Organization Editor of Reflector. EARL HANSON—a farmer lad — quiet and dependable — discus and shotput man in ’37. BETTY GIFFORD—one of those quiet, pleasant persons — you can’t deny those are good qualities. SHIRLEY STIEGMAN, “Stiegy”—lively — attractive — likes to ride in a Dodge — but not alone. IOLA RENDAHL, “Vi”—likes speaking — will make future success in whatever she attempts to do — a very capable person. SAMUEL WEIDNER, “Sam”—“Little German Band” trombonist — someday a second Tommy Dorsey? — Senior treasurer — some job — just ask him! JACK CUSTER—a competent student — likes to tease — Boys’ Sport Editor for I . C. H. S. Record. JESSIE HUTCHISON—from Clarence community — a dancing miss — liked by all who know her. AUDREY ANDREWS—music ability — accompanist — “A maid of a thousand charming ways”—a diligent worker. JACK ERICKSON, “Eric”—a leader in sports of every kind — football, basketball, baseball man — a soda-jerker at the Duck — dentist-to-be — “grand guy.” CHALON MAULDING, “Speedball”—watch that left arm — rides a motorcycle — finished first semester. ALMA WARFIELD—quiet — sincere — take a look at those grades — “smart,” did you say? KATHRYN FLANNERY. “Kay”—ever heard her play the piano? — really has that rhythm—always ready for a good time. WILLIAM COOPER, “Bill”—Miss Bear’s morning news-reporter — ready smile — class questioner — loves to tease. JOHN CAMPBELL, “Pam”—studies plus good time equals “Pam’s” four years at P. C. H. S.— a strong Democrat and a future politician — President? — we wonder. RIJTHE McCLURE, “Evie”—rapid fire conversationalist P. C. H. S. Record Editor — Calendar Editor of Reflector — Vice-President of Senior class — Triple Trio — transfer from Atlanta, Illinois. ANNABELLE O’HARE—quiet, but always ready when called on — likes English and typing. HOWARD GUSTAFSON—never in a hurry — a Popeye fan — likes his spinach — big and blonde — enough said. WILMA SMITH—“Red” is such a beautiful color—lighthearted and carefree — a pleasant smile — a friend not to be forgotten. JESSIE DALE—twinkling eyes — very dependable — a friend and a helper—future teacher. KERNE KENNEY—quiet and modest — accomplishes her daily tasks with a will — fair — a good prospect for a nurse. JAMES MAGNUSON, “Jim”—a quiet Nordic — fun-loving— has political aspirations. ROBERT KIRSCHE, “Bob”—composer of free verse — crooner — top-notch football player — Senior President — an all-around good fellow. SHIRLEY DAVIS, “Shirl”—cheer-leader — outside activities kept her stepping but never behind — member of Triple Trio. GERTRUDE BEYER, “Gert”—a peppy cheer-leader — always ready to do her part — A-No. 1 trumpet player — a steady patron at the Duck — Triple Trio. JOHN HILL—tall — dark — prefers Benny Goodman as a s win gster — football — basketball — baseball — Sport Editor of Reflector. ARTHUR PATTON, “Foo”—a live wire in school or out — President of Student Council — P oo Pail Editor of P. ( . H. S. Record. ARLENE SWANSON, “R”—blushing is her pet peeve — Picture Editor of the Reflector—Double quartet member—future nurse. PEARL SULLIVAN, “Sully”—Editor-in-chief of Reflector— seldom seen with a book, yet a shark in her classes — transfer from Cissna Park. HOWARD STEVENSON, “Spud”—star football player — track — one of our red-heads — a good sport — well-liked. JOHN SEDERLUND, “Sed”—“One lady after another” is his policy — sings — dances — has a good time anywhere or anytime. VIRGINIA STREMME, “Strem”—dreams of nursing career in St. Louis — winning smile — lovely voice — soprano soloist — Triple Trio. LA VERDA GLABE, “Bernie”—envies Parisian models — changes her hair style every few days — likes dancing— prefers a Plymouth. MARION NORTHWAY—country lad — quiet — speedy track man — another of our red-heads — a pleasant and friendly fellow. LUCILLE RYBERG, “Luke”—loves a good time — excellent in shorthand — a good stenographer — Triple Trio. HAROLD GRISWOLD, “Grissy”—watch his speed — track man — football — hard worker — always ready to help the other fellow. AUSTIN NATTERSTAD—a tall, blonde farmer lad chauffeur for young ladies “out his way” — quiet but friendly. THELMA MILLER, “Tommy”—poetess — artist — Junior interest — unusually soft voice — transfer from Springfield. NORMA JEAN ROBERTSON, “N. J.”—gives us that soothing swing — a real marimba artist-also our mezzo-soprano soloist — Triple Trio. MAURICE GRAHAM, “Maurie”—a farmer boy — friendly— always around when there is work to do — transfer from Ludlow. EARL THOMPSON—quiet to the superlative degree short — blonde — determined personality. GLADYS SHALLENBEItGER, “Glady”—loads of fun — makes friends easily — prefers out-of-town dates. CHESTER FOSSEL, “Ches”—a lad from the farm — a good worker — drives a Ford, always loaded with his friends. ELAINE FRETTE—class secretary — a typist worthy of the name — a good sport. DOROTHY SKONBERG, “Dot”—a true Swedish lass — beautiful hair — seen and not heard, but well-liked. JAMES DUNNAN, “Scoop”—not a six-footer, but a “whiz” in athletics — “Old Zek” of P. H. S. Record — a really good scout. DONALD McGREAL, “Don”—short of stature—prefers brunettes — transfer from Roberts. BETTY WATSON, “Terry”—a cheery smile and a bubbling laugh — proof that “good things come in small packages.” DONALD FLANNERY, “Flan”—football — what we would call “the Senior sacrifice on the altar of Freshman love.” BEVERLY SAWYER, “Bev”—always ready to work — active, lively, fun-loving—plans on medical profession — Triple Trio — saxophonist. CATHERINE CORBETT—Sweet and demure—friendly — always ready to lend a helping hand. VIOLA WIRTH, “Vi”—hearty hello for everyone — a pleasant smile and pleasing personality — transfer from Newman. PETER THILMONY, “Pete” or “Bud”— our “trucking friend” — works without a bit of hurry or bother — never-to-be-forgotten “Hello.’ KATHLEEN RICHARDSON—quiet — good student — a star shorthand student — transfer from Ludlow. Clou. Witt We, the class of 1938, of the Paxton Community High School of the Village of Paxton, County of Ford, and State of Illinois, being of good memory and sound mind, and having filled the qualifications of our faculty, do hereby make, publish, ordain, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, that is to say: To the faculty we leave all our “exam” papers. To the junior class w'e leave our seats in the auditorium. To the sophomore class we leave the right to snub the freshmen. To the freshmen class we leave our sophistication. The individual members of the senior class bequeath: Audrey Andrews—my piano to Mary Lindberg. Gertrude Beyer—my job as girls’ sport editor to Edward Spencer. John Campbell—my promptness to Frances Holton. Betty Carlson—my attraction for Fords to Carolyn Hammerstrand. William Cooper—my hair oil to Ben Walker. Catherine Corbett—my studious manner to “Ike” Wade. Jack Custer—my “math” ability to John Vevig. Jessie Dale—my cheery disposition to Mary Custer. Shirley Davis—my many “Romeos” to Betty Anderson. James Dunnan—my scientific ability to Randel! Smith. Jack Erickson—my athletic ability to Ray Snyder. Donald Flannery—my faithful Ford to “Pete” Anderson. Chester Fossel—my interest in the F. F. A. to Warren Reep. Alvena Fox—my dependability to Dolores Mullett. Elaine Frette—my dark complexion to Ruth Carlson. Betty Gifford—my “going to a fire” speeches in shorthand to Pauline Dover. La Verda Glabe—my date to Mary Barnes. Maurice Graham—my report card to Ivor Weller. Harold Griswold—my track ability to Kenneth Ostrander. Howard Gustafson—my “much-used” comb to Robert Froyd. Earl Hanson—my farming ability to Karl Swanson. Barbara Hamm—my polite ways to Richard Parker. John Hill—my books on all kinds of sports to Jack Bridwell. Jessie Hutchison—my ability to day dream to Mary Yates. Feme Kenney—my desire to please to Mary Beth Larson. Robert Kirsche—my poetic ability to Carol Olson. James Magnuson—my ability to smash feminine hearts to Joe Swallow. Chalon Maulding—my motorcycle to Francis Scarbrough. Ruth McClure—my record of the fastest walker in P. C. H. S. to “Axel” Anderson. Austin Natterstad—my blonde hair to Wendell Coulter. Marion Northway—my place in shorthand to Robert Tieman. Don McGreal—my dancing ability to Bob Stone. Thelma Miller—my love of the juniors to Annabelle Hancock. Annabelle O’Hare—my French vocabulary to Howard Brunton. Arthur Patton—my executive ability to Glenn Breeden. Viola Rendahl—my better judgment to my sister, Dorothy. Kathleen Richardson—my shorthand speed to Frances Hyde. Norma Jean Robertson—my musical ability to Mary Louise Kennedy. Lucille Ryberg—my secretarial ability to Dorothy Bankson. (2lull Witt (oontLnuzcl) Beverly Sawyer—my type speed to Jack O'Donnell. John Sederlund—my ability to sleep in Study Hall to “Red” Klover. Gladys Shallenberger—my interest in the army to Pauline Horridge. Dorothy Skonberg—my cook book to Paul McGauley. Wilma Smith—my slogan “Fun First” to John Cornelison. Hubert Snyder—my ability to tell jokes to Virgil Naugle. Howard Stevenson—my football ability to ‘ Ray” Burklund. Shirley Stiegman—my ability to write notes to Gene Rudd. Virginia Stremme—my crooning ability to Barbara Benjamin. Pearl Sullivan—my interest in the “Andersons” to Bill Watts. Arlene Swanson—my ambition to be a nurse to Edwina Johnson. Evalyn Swenson—my love for dancing to Patricia Patton. Peter Thilmony—my tendency to burn the midnight oil to Glenn Brenner. Arnold Thcmpcon—my ability “on the diamond” to Adrian Johnson. Earl Thompson—my determination to Donald Robertson. Alma Warfield—my grades to Rita Novak. Betty Watson—my giggles to Allan Lundahl. Samuel Weidner—my store of long parked gum to Betty Wesslund. Viola Wirth—my quietness to Maxine Shreves. We hereby, nominate and appoint Mr. J. J. Swinney executor without bond of the Last Will and Testament. We hereby revoke any and all former wills made by us. In Witness thereof, we set our hand and affix our seal at Paxton, Illinois, this twentieth day of May in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-Eight. Signed: CLASS OF 1938. In the presence of Witnesses 1. Miss M. White 2. Miss I. Bear (-Luii. otgsg The juniors, although they were the third ranking class in size, had a very successful year in student activities. They were well represented in athletics with John Cornelison, Raymond Burklund, Richard Klover, and Max Sullivan receiving letters in both basketball and football; while Allan Lundahl and Julian Anderson received letters for basketball alone. Everett Tieman, Frank Baker, Jack O’Donnell and Charles Hanson were lettermen in football. The junior play, “Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” presented on November 15, and the annual Junior-Senior banquet were two of the outstanding events of the year. Their class pep meeting presented in the form of a circus was a popular event. The junior class officers were Julian Anderson, President; Barbara Benjamin, Vice-president; Mary Anderson, Secretary; Raymond Burklund, Treasurer. Their Student Council representatives were Mary Barnes and Allan Lundahl. CHail oj IQ O The second year class in P. C. H. S. ranked second in size with an enrollment of sixty-one members. Last fall they elected William Watts as President, Richard Anderson as Vice-president, Betty Amerman as Secretary, and Mildred Burklund as Treasurer. Norman Wade was the only sophomore letterman in basketball. Josephine Adkins and Lavern Frank appeared on the honor ro'l each time. A “soph” girl, Mary Lind-berg, was school pianist. The sophomore boys’ class basketball squad took the intramural basketball championship. The Student Council representatives were Mary Louise Kennedy and James Purtill. (2uXi. 1 O f 94 The freshman class with a membership of seventy-seven had the honor of being- the largest class in P. C. H. S. in 1937-38. They elected Robert Froyd as President, Allan Karr as Vice-president, Patricia Patton as Secretary, and as Treasurer, Rita Novak. They nominated Weaver Dunnan and Betty Anderson to Student Council membership. Their president, Bob Froyd, had the distinction of making the regular second team in basketball in his first year out for this sport. In scholastic ranking, Betty Anderson, Dorothy Johnson, Dolores Mullett, Rita Novak, and Dorothy Rendahl appeared on the honor roll every six weeks. MTHLETie THE COACHES WELDON ZIMMERMAN Director of Physical Education, coach of Football, Basketball and Track. DELOSS WAGNER Baseball coach and assistant coach of Football and Basketball. OUR CHEERLEADERS SHIRLEY DAVIS JAMES PURTILL GERTRUDE BEYEh ig37-193$ Among- the highlights of the 1937-1938 sports year of P. C. H. S. were the installation of a fine public address system presented by the classes of 1936 and 1937. It was used advantageously at football and basketball games, keeping the spectators informed on the various decisions and facts of the game. Another innovation of the 1937-38 year was the all sports banquet. Previous to this time there has been a football banquet alone and the other athletes had no banquet. This year, however, a banquet was held at the Methodist Church and all the regular players in football, basketball, baseball, and track attended. Mr. H. V. Porter, an official of the Illinois High School Athletic Association was the speaker after the dinner was served. Letters were awarded and gold basketballs were given to members of the cage five who did not receive theirs last year. These basketballs are given whenever the team goes to the sectional tournament. This banquet was sponsored by the Paxton Service Club. It must be admitted that athletics did not make so good a showing as last but, taking into consideration some of the fine records established by our teams during the last few years, this year’s record was no disgrace. Probably the outstanding achievement of the year was the 45-21 victory over Drummer in the Regional Tournament. It was an event that will be long remembered in Paxton basketball circles. Prospects for next year are excellent as the nucleus of this season’s teams was made up of juniors and several underclassmen. Paxton should have a fine football season, and baseball and track are promising. Basketball, however, should bring us another regional title and very possibly a sectional crown. Thus, the curtain is rung down again on a credible athletic year at P. C. H. S. fyaotbcdl Paxton’s 1937 football season was featured by many ups and downs— flashes of brilliancy and several moments of despair. Starting with few regulars from last year, Coach Zimmerman developed a team which fought valiantly throughout the entire season, in spite of handicaps and ill luck. The first game was at Rantoul, where after the Eagles’ freak first minute touchdown, Paxton’s gridders fought an uphill fight to lose, 7 to 6. Drummer’s fine team next invaded the home field and won, 34 to 12. In a game preliminary to the Wauseca League race, Paxton played Rossville to a 6 to 6 tie. In the Wauseca League this year, the Blue and Gold won two and lost three. Onarga and Gilman were our two victims while the home eleven lost twice to Rantoul and Drummer and once to Watseka. Little can be said about the inglorious 66 to 2 defeat at Drummer on Armistice Day. There was no doubt that the “Swedes” were outclassed by the Maroon and White but the margin of defeat was not a true measure of the opponents’ superiority. Among the seniors who left at the end of the year were Co-captains Jack Erickson and Jim Dunnan. Others who played were Howard “Spud’’ Stevenson, Bob Kirsche, Don Flannery, and “Hub” Snyder, all seniors. With a plentiful supply of regulars and reserves returning next year, the Blue and Gold is looking forward to a successful season. The 1937 season record: Paxton 6 Rantoul 7 Paxton 12 Drummer 34 Paxton 6 Rossville 6 Paxton 0 Rantoul 7 Paxton 0 Watseka 14 Paxton 18 Onarga 0 Paxton 0 Iloopeston 13 Paxton 19 Gilman 0 Paxton 2 Drummer 66 Won two, lost six, tied one. featebcdl Losing but four players from last year, Paxton was well off to another good baseball record this year at the time the Reflector went to press. Coach Wagner had considerable success in building up a patching staff of four fine hurlers, “Lefty” Baker, Max Sullivan, George Houston, and George Wyman. Ray Snyder and “Sully” did the catching, the latter being behind the platter when not pitching. The infield which has played together for three years combined with the outfield to present a stronger defense than the Paxton nine has had for two years. Infielders were cocaptains Jack Erickson and John Hill, “Pete” Anderson, Don Carlson, and Baker who played first when not pitching. In the outfield, George Wyman, “Ev” Tieman, “Red” Froyd, and Don Carlson covered the outer gardens. The record to May 4: Melvin 5 Paxton 3 Paxton 16 Armstrong 0 Buckley 9 Paxton 0 Paxton 10 Armstrong 2 Paxton 14 Onarga 2 Paxton 27 Loda 1 aiJzetLcdL On November 24 the Blue and Gold basketballers of Paxton High opened their 1837-38 season with a thrilling last minute victory over Fisher, 22 to 20. The season which followed this opener was not so successful as previous seasons, but left everyone satisfied wdien the last game had been played. The Paxton five w'on 16 and lost 11 this year, never wdnning or losing more than twro games at one time. Like the football team, the home boys had their ups and dowms, too. They lost out in the second round of the Invitational Tournament, took second in the County Tournament, and won five and lost five in Wauseca League competition. The season was crow-ned with success, however, in the Regional Tournament w'hen the local netters hit their peak, scored 119 points in three games, and brushed Roberts, Drummer, and Rantoul aside to capture the trophy. It w'as the fourth time in as many consecutive years that a P. C. H. S. basketball squad has gained this distinction. It wras in this tournament that the Paxton five rose to greatness to annihilate Gibson City, 45 to 21. The Drummer boys had previously w-on two decisive victories over the Paxton “quint” and were favored to win this game in the semi-finals of the Regional. Only three of the first ten leave this May, leaving Coach Zimmerman plenty of material and ability to work with next year. The three seniors are Captain John Hill, Jack Erickson, and Jim Ilunnan. Paxton’s second team kept up a tradition of the reserve squads of the past few' years by having another successful season. These lads, who came from the freshman-sophomore five and the first team reserves, compiled a record of 14 wdns and 5 defeats. This team, which, in contrast to the regulars, was much smaller, featured a fine fast break and good ball handling. cScosiel Paxton 22 Fisher 20 Paxton 31 Melvin 26 Paxton 30 Roberts 11 Paxton 20 Drummer 34 Paxton 19 Watseka 25 Paxton 32 Piper City 27 Paxton 14 Melvin 18 Paxton 30 Kempton 19 Paxton 31 Onarga 20 Paxton 11 Drummer 22 Paxton 21 Gilman 18 Paxton 23 Gilman 25 Paxton 20 Hoopeston 25 Paxton 29 Farmer City 20 Paxton 33 Drummer 22 Paxton 33 Rantoul 31 Paxton 27 Rankin 9 Paxton 32 Hoopeston 39 Paxton 21 Strawn 27 Paxton 43 Roberts 20 Paxton 21 Rantoul 27 Paxton 45 Drummer 21 Paxton 39 Onarga 29 Paxton 31 Rantoul 24 Paxton 32 Fisher 22 Paxton 22 Clinton 31 Paxton 28 Watseka 35 Paxton’s track team was severely crippled by graduation last year but has made a good showing, in spite of this fact. Among the Blue and Gold’s tracksters this year Ray Burklund, John Sederlund, and Don Mc-Greal who run the dashes; Dick Klover and Gene Rudd in the hurdles; Burklund in the high jump; Charles Hanson in the weight events; Allan Lundahl in the javelin and Eddie Spencer in the 440. Paxton has participated in several dual meets and also in the Gilman Relays and the Wauseca League meet. LfnjoxmaL zJ £.{[eetiom The Student Council has had a very successful year under the capable leadership of Arthur Patton as President, and the able assistance of Miss Strong-. It has sponsored intramural basketball, presented four outside talent programs, originated pep meetings, given two school parties, presented amateur talent programs, made decorations for the toui-naments, and performed various other activities which were greatly appreciated by the student body. We, the Staff, give them a vote of thanks for their fine work. We, the Staff, hope that this book will serve as a true Reflector of the year of 1937-38 spent in P. C. H. S. Editor........................PEARL SULLIVAN Picture Editor................ARLENE SWANSON Calendar Editor...............RUTHE McCLURE Organization Editor .... ALVENA FOX Sports Editor.................JOHN HILL Faculty Advisor...............IRENE M. BEAR This year, under the supervision of Miss Swinford, the P. C. H. S. Record has definitely established itself as a precedent to be followed in future years. Everyone looked forward to reading that portion of the Paxton Daily Record in which it appeared each Wednesday. Staff meetings were held on Thursday morning. Some established columns which added to the reputation of the paper were the Foo Pail, What’s Doing, Old Zek, and later in the year, Meet Your Seniors. Those who received literary letters for their contributions to the paper were Ruthe McClure, James Dunnan, Gertrude Beyer, Arthur Patton, Alvena Fox, Shirley Davis. Lucille Ryberg, Barbara Benjamin, Betty Amerman, Carol Olson, Mary Louise Kennedy, Audrey Andrews, Helen Beckstrand, Jack Custer, Mary Beth Larson, and Jeanne Parker. The P. C. H. S. Band has finished another very successful year under the capable leadership of Mr. Horace Frederick. The most important event of the year was their trip to the national contest at Elkhart, Indiana, on May 19-20. Our band of seventy-one members represented the smallest school in Class B which included schools of two hundred fifty to seven hundred fifty enrollment. New uniforms were purchased for the occasion by funds appropriated by the City Council, the High School Board, and a benefit Musicale at the High School on April 25. Soloists entering the National Contest were: Mary Louise Kennedy, alto saxophone, who enters the National Contest by having won first in the National last year; Norma Jean Robertson, marimba, who placed in the first group at the state contest ; and, Betty Anderson, clarinet, also a winner in the state contest. The Band took part in the annual music Festival held at Paxton on December 5. It also played at several civic entertainments. The following people competed in the District and State music contests: Audrey Andrews—Piano_______________________Second place Betty Anderson—Clarinet_____________________First place Robert Vinson—Baritone_First place and Second in State Carol Olson—Oboe___________________________Second place Norma Jean Robertson—Marimba________________First place Two groups from the band entered the District contest. A trombone quartet was composed of Samuel Weidner, Edwina Johnson, Ruth Carlson, and Delmar Bernard who placed second, and a saxophone quartet of Mary Louise Kennedy, Charles Young, Beverly Sawyer and Lenard Belson who placed first in the District and second in the State contest. A Little German Band composed of Betty Anderson, Annabelle Hancock, Barbara Davis, Samuel Weidner, and Donald Flannery made themselves popular favorites. Qinii Qlee. Gluh The Girls’ Glee Club of two sections met for practice on Monday of each week in the third period. One selected group took part in the Musicale on December 5. Other groups appeared on WJBC broadcasts from Bloomington. On one of these broadcasts, the Double Quartet entertained, and on the other, the Triple Trio. Soloists for the girls’ division were Virginia Stremme, soprano, and Norma Jean Robertson, mezzo-soprano, who competed in the district contest at Fairbury on April 23. (UfA Qlee. Club The Boys’ Glee Club met the third period every Wednesday. It was divided into two sections, one of which met the first part of the period, and the other the last part. On the second Paxton broadcast, wrhich was given by the Music Department on the third Sunday in each month over station WJBC in Bloomington, our high school choir was presented. This was a select group chosen from the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs. On this broadcast James Dunnan and Ivor Weller were soloists from the boys’ group. This group from the Boys’ Glee Club also took part in the Musicale which was held on December 5 in our auditorium. James Dunnan, baritone soloist, and Robert Vinson, bass soloist, entered the district contest at Fairbury on April 23. $2. 42. A. The Future Farmers of America has again this year been under the supervision of Mr. Bidner, instructor in agriculture in P. C. H. S. Last year the F.F.A. boys participated in the Sectional Judging Contest on May 11, 1937, at Reddick, Illinois. The Corn Team took fifth place and the Grain Team sixth. This made both teams eligible for the State Contest at the University of Illinois in June. Here the Corn Team placed in the first division and the Grain Team placed in the second. Warren Keep was third in the State Contest in milk identification. Three local boys, Albert Adell, Howard Stevenson, and Robert Tavenner, won the second-county group on Berkshire Swine at the State Fair. The 1938 activities included the Sectional Judging Contest held at Momence, Illinois, on February 12 in which the Grain Team of Ben Walker and Wendell Coulter placed in the first division which made them eligible for the State Contest in June. Among the many activities which the F.F.A. sponsored or attended this year were: an eight-acre hybrid strip test; the Livestock Fair at Momence, Illinois; the Corn, Grain, and Poultry Fair at St. Anne, Illinois; the F.F.A. Poultry and Corn Show held with the cooperation of the Farmers’ Institute; a trip to the International Livestock Show at Chicago with thirty-five boys attending; Swine Day held on March 31, at the University of Illinois; lunch stands at football games; a Poultry Raffle and Hen Day; the F.F.A. banquet; and the various fairs and judging contests. The F.F.A. will enter other contests this year which will be held too late for the results to be published. Qlall PlcufL Junior class presented on November 15: “ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER” Tom Sawyer Julian Anderson Aunt Polly _ _ _ Wanda Fiscus Widow Douglas Janet Morris Mrs. Serenv Harper _ __ Shirley Watts Huck Finn Howard Brunton Beckv Thatcher _ .Juanita Randolph Amy Laurence Mary Anderson Joe Harper Injun Joe William Griswold Walter Potter ( Jack O’Donnell Sid Sawyer __ Mary Rodgers Mrs. Thatcher Barbara Benjamin Director _ Miss Strong Property Committee Marjorie Purn, Dorothv Bankson m Senior class presented on May 18: “MINICK” Minick Peter Thilmony Fred Minick Robert Kirsche Nettie Minick Audrey Andrews Lil Corey Shirley Davis Jim Corey _ Arthur Patton Annie Viola Itendahl A1 Diamond John Sederlund Marge Diamond Shirley Stiegman Mr. Dietenhofer Samuel Weidner Mr. Price William Cooper Mrs. Smallridge - Arlene Swanson Miss Crackenwald Norma Jean Robertson Mrs. Lippincott Alvena Fox Miss Stack Betty Watson Stage Manager. . John Hill Property Committee —Beverlv Sawyer, Bettv Watson Director _ School I'fdti’L SEPTEMBER 1—And once again we enter the portals of P. C. H. S. 7-10—Freshmen become members of our noble society. 10—Football season opens at Rantoul. 17—We meet our most esteemed rival— Drummer—on the gridiron. OCTOBER 5—Junior boys all aspire to be the bad boy of Petersburg. 8—First six weeks exams over—and now for the report cards! 18—Music takes the stage—A Capella Choir chosen. 21—Record staff goes to work. NOVEMBER 5—No school. Teachers away for usual reason. 11—Armistice game—you all remember. 15—“Tom Sawyer” big success as junior play. 17—Mr. Fenton explains why “Crime Does Not Pay.” 24—We emerge victorious at our first basketball game. 2 5-28—Thanksgiving! We are excused for two days! DECEMBER 5—Ford County Musicale and blizzard— both here. 17—“The Sperandeos” entertain us. 19—Choir broadcasts cantata—W. J. B. C. 21— Christmas party—and did we dance!! 22- January 3—We may eat, SLEEP, and be merry—Christmas vacation! 27-31—Saybrook takes Invitational Tourney. JANUARY 3—Teachers are making up for lost time —woe is us!! 8—Sad death of Wendell Nelson, P. C. H. S. freshman. 13-14—Semesters. We must take the bitter with the sweet! 2 8—We meet Drummer once again—on the basketball floor this time. FEBRUARY 3—Southern dialect and melodies—“The Plantation Singers.” 15—We tour the United States with Mr. Lippey. 17—Irishman O’Neill speaks on driving. 28—Seniors take diagnostic tests. We aren’t so bright after all. MARCH 1-4—We are hosts to Regional Tourney, and, incidentally, are the winner. 9—Clinton takes us in Sectional. 26—Norma Jean Robertson, Betty Anderson. and sax quartet win honors at Gibson. William Watts represented us in oration at Rantoul. APRIL 4-11—Vaccination quarantines are numerous. 14-15—Easter, the bunny, and vacation! 2 3—More contests. Virginia Stremme and James Dunnan place at Fairbury. 25—Spring musicale. All manias and papas are very proud! MAY 13—Junior-Senior banquet—at last! Grand occasion! 16— Our athletes honored at banquet. 17— Class day. Reflector, Snow White, and games. 18— Seniors score another success with “Minick.” 19-21—National contest. Norma Jean Robertson, Mary Louise Kennedy, Betty Anderson, and band represent us. 2 2—Baccalaureate. 25—Tears and hallelujahs — it’s Commencement. CToMIOIRo PROPHECY I had just arrived home from a world cruise in my yacht and was comfortably reclining: in my penthouse reading- the newspapers. As I picked up the society page, I saw the headlines, “New York Society Leader Weds Wealthy Broker.” Below this appeared photographs of the couple —John Hill and Gertrude Beyer. As I read the names, I realized that these were two of my old classmates! This set me thinking about the P. C. H. S. class of ’38 and I resolved to return to Paxton to learn what had happened to its various members. The next morning I boarded the streamline train for Chicago. As I snapped on the radio at my chair I heard the announcer introducing the concert trombonist, Samuel Weidner, accompanied by that famous piano artist, Audrey Andrews. Here were some more members of the class of ’38! Upon arriving in Chicago, I went directly to the Palmer House to spend the night. As I was registering, I heard a familiar voice and glancing around I saw Howard Stevenson, manager of the hotel, talking to the national chairman of the Democratic party, John Campbell. At that moment there was a disturbance at the entrance, and in came a crowd of people, seemingly surrounding a celebrity. I questioned the clerk and learned it was the movie star, Shirley Stiegman, with her manager, Don McGreal. I decided to spend a little time in Chicago sight-seeing and next morning found me starting. I had gone only a short distance when I came to the court house. Hearing that court was in session, I went in and there heard an eloquent lawyer plead his case. While listening to the trial, I suddenly realized that that lawyer was none other than Arthur Patton! After the court had adjourned, I introduced myself to him and renewed our old friendship. He took me to his home for dinner where I met his wife, who was, to my great astonishment, the former Shirley Davis. I learned that some old Paxton friends were to be present also, and in a few minutes there arrived Peter Thilmony, owner of the Thil- mony Interstate Trucking Lines; Robert Kirsche, the great American poet, with his wife, the former Betty Watson; Alvena Fox, United States consul to England; and Secretary of State, James Magnuson. In chatting with these old class mates, I learned much about Paxton and the class of ’38. Howard Gustafson, Chester Fossel, Earl Hanson, Earl Thompson, and Harold Griswold were all successful farmers of Paxton community; Donald Flannery was realizing so much profit in his “Improved Auto Tires Corporation’’ that he had to employ a manager and four secretaries, Maurice Graham, Betty Gifford, Barbara Hamm, Viola Wirth, and Kathleen Richardson, respectively. Donald also had several traveling salesmen, among whom were Hubert Snyder, William Cooper, Jack Custer, and Austin Natterstad. We decided to spend the evening at the Blackhawk Restaurant, owned by John Sederlund, which had recently been redecorated by the commercial artist, Thelma Miller. Playing at this night spot were Beverly Sawyer and her all-girl orchestra, of which Annabelle O’Hare, Elaine Frette, and Evalyn Swenson were members. Starring with them was the nationally-known marimba instructor and artist, Norma Jean Robertson. We met Betty Carlson while at the Blackhawk, and she offered to fly me to Paxton in her new plane. Accordingly, the following morning found me at the airport at nine o’clock. There I found the mechanic, Marion Northway, working on the plane. While we were chatting, a journalist and two cameramen arrived to interview' me. Imagine my surprise at meeting Ruthe McClure, Arnold Thompson, and Chalon Maulding —all of w'hom were employed by the Chicago Tribune! In the plane I found Feme Kenney, stewardess, and Lucille Ryberg, a prominent business woman, with her secretary, Catherine Corbett, all bound for Paxton. Feme told us she had received her training at Research Hospital in Chicago whose superintendent was Arlene Swanson. This was also the headquarters of the scientists, James Dunnan and Jack Erickson, and of the noted woman doctor, Alma Warfield. Jessie Dale and Jessie Hutchison were nurses at the same hospital. Feme, in giving us some first-hand hometown news, told us that the “Green Goose” was now run by Dorothy Skonberg, Viola Rendahl, and Wilma Smith; and that Pearl Sullivan was the wife of the ticket agent at Perdueville. We arrived in Paxton and I had just settled down to a chat with La Verda Glabe, P. C. H. S. instructor, and the former Gladys Shallen-berger, who was home on a visit from the United States Army post in Hawaii where her husband was stationed, when I received a telegram to return to New York immediately. Betty flew me to Chicago and while waiting for my train I planned to visit the Civic Opera House where Virginia Stremme was making her debut. After hearing her, I decided that trains w'ere not important, after all, and the end of the concert found me at the rear entrance with a long line of other admirers, clutching a bouquet of American Beauties. THE N. PRINTED BY E. STEVENS PRINTING COMPANY ENGRAVED BY THE INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING COMPANY