Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 50 of the 1940 volume:

TfiE9 REFtECf 0R) 1940 PAXTOM eOMMUNITT HlCH SCHOOL; PAXTON, ILLINOIS Within our studio excellent direction and a genuine spirit of cooperation unite to make every production a successful one. p STAFF Left to Right—Marcus Rodeen, Mildred Burklund Center—Carol Olson Left to Right—Lavern Frank, Lenard Belson The Senior Production Staff is pleased to present “THE REFLECTOR of 1940“ to all who share their deep and sincere love of P. C. H. S. and of all she has offered us in the four years we have labored and learned together within her walls. HEAD DIRECTOR John J. Swinney To Mr. Swinney goes the credit for the fine quality of the productions released from her doors each year. He is a friend to all, and his guiding hand directs school activities in the worthwhile channels of good sportsmanship and cooperation. DIRECTORS UPPER GROUP Standing (Left to Right) Marjorie Strong French and English I Seated (Left to Right) WAlaska Kohler Commercial, and Girls IdiysicaI EdncaI ion LOWER GROUP (Left to Right) Carleton Judd Science Claire Swinford Latin and English II William McCarty Algebra and Coach Maude Gracex A ssistant Principal, and Commercial Irene Bear History Wilmot Bidner Agriculture and F. F. A. Deloss Wagner Geometry, Manual Training, and Assistant ('oach Elya Wilson English III and IV Geraldine Piper Home Economics and Science Louise Rickard Glee Clubs £ st Xi A. A ★ ★ ★ President EUCENE RUDD Vice-President JOE SWALLOW Secretary EDWINA JOHNSON Treasurer BETTY AMERMAN The Extras who entered P. C. II. S. Studio in the fall of ’3(5 have gone a long way to become the Stars of 1!)40. Class officers for our Freshman year were: .Marcus Redeem, President; Floyd Carlson, Vice-President; Cavern Frank, Secretary; Mary Limlberg, Treasurer. Promoted to the position of Supporting Cast, we took our place in the activities of the school. Class officers were: President, William Watts; Vice-President, Richard Anderson; Secretary, Betty Amerman; Treasurer, Mildred Burklund. As Stand-Ins, we found the year full of important events. Outstanding among these were tin presentation of the Hoosier Schoolmaster and the sponsoring of the annual Junior-Senior banquet. The following served as class officers: Lenard Belson, President; Mary Lindberg, Vice-President; Annabelle Hancock, Secretary; Helen Deck-strand, Treasurer. Then we found ourselves the Stars of P. C. IT. S. In keeping with our prominent role, we took a genuine interest in all outside activities. We sponsored an all-school party and presented, as our class play, What a Life. Baccalaureate services on May 2(1 and Commencement on May 28 brought our successful career at P. C. H. S. to a close. ROBERT McCARTY CAROL OLSON “She’s charming: and friendly and talented, too.” Student Council (3); Junior Play; Record Staff Editor (3); Glee Club; Band; Triple Trio; Dramatic Club; REFLECTOR Staff; Swing-sters JOSEPH SWALLOW “Good things come in little packages. Glee Club; Football; F.F.A.; Record Staff; Junior Play; Vice-President (4) WILMA EH MEN She's sweet and nice with long red curls.” Glee Club; Junior and Senior Plays MARCUS RODEEN “A head for business; an eye for fun.” Band; REFLECTOR Staff; Baseball (P); Football (P); Track; Class President (1) JUNE BROWNFIELD “Countless friends and Ludlow dates. Transfer from Ludlow “It’s a great plague to be too handsome a man!” Transfer from St. Joe High Glee Club; Basketball (P) MARY YATES It's good to live and learn. Glee Club DONALD McCABE I was born for something —what is it?” Transfer from Ludlow Football MARY LOUISE KENNEDY Her ability to get into embarrassing predicaments is uncanny.” Swingsters; Band; Triple Trio; Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Junior Play; Record Staff; Student Council (2) and Vice-President (3); Saxophone Solo, National Contest FLOYD CARLSON “Oh! young Lochinvar has come out of the west.” Glee Club; Baseball; F.F.A. (P); Junior Play; Vice-President (1) LOLA PETERSON “Mama, I wanta make rhythm!” Glee Club CHARLES YOUNG “Tall, dark, and handsome, a man for a’ that!” Band; Glee Club; Basketball (P); Junior and Senior Plays; Track (P) FRANK CARLETON “Watch, I may do something yet.” Transfer from Moline High School Football (P); Baseball DOROTHY ABRAHAMSON “Her ways are ways of pleasantness.” Glee Club IVOR WELLER “Don’t worry, studying won't cause my death.” Glee Club HARRY LATIMER “Meet the future president. Of what?” Transfer from New Trier High School Football; Basketball Manager; Senior Play EDWINA JOHNSON “Many admirable qualities does she possess.” Glee Club; Band; Swing-sters; Junior and Senior Plays; Class Secretary (4) DOROTHY SHARP “Quiet, hut mighty nice. Glee Club; Senior Play WENDELL COULTER A youth of quiet ways.” Glee Club; F.F.A.; Senior Play PAULINE ARTIST “Sh« speaks, behaves, and acts just as she ought. Glee Club GLENN ANDERSON “Slow of speech but sure of thought.” Glee Club; Band; Swing-sters; Dramatic Club; Record Staff (P); Junior and Senior Plays; Class Cheerleader (4) BERDINE NELSON “A kind friendly soul that everyone likes.” Glee Club MARCELLA JEAN SCOTT “That school-girl complexion—who could ask for more?” Transfer from Urbana High EVERETT EUGENE RVDELL “Monday morning comes too soon after Sunday night.” Band; Football; Junior Play BARRETT O’NEIL There’s something above his shoulders besides his face!” Transfer: Riverside, Calif., Polytechnic High School JOSEPHINE ADKINS “Quiet and unobtrusive.” Glee Club KENNETH NELSON “Life to him is one sweet song.” Glee Club; F.F.A.; Senior Play PAUL McGAULEY “Little man, you’ve had a busy day.” Glee Club ARLENE JOHNSON “Smiles are great but giggles are greater.” Glee Club; Band MARY KJELLSTRAND “The corridors echo with her glee.” Glee Club; Band; Triple Trio; Record Staff; Swing-sters WILLIAM WATTS ANNA LOU SMITH Here is a friend that is tried and true. Transfer from Ludlow Senior Play JOHN VEVIG Superiority is a senior’s privilege. Band; Glee Club; Football (P); Basketball (P); Baseball (P); Track; Record Staff BETTY AMERMAN A happy girl was she and mischief lurked within. Band; Class and Varsity Cheerleader; Glee Club; Triple Trio; Swingsters; Dramatic Club; Record Staff (P); Junior and Senior Plays; Class Treasurer (4); Class Secretary (2 ); Secretary - Treasurer of Student Council (3) MARY LINDBERG Oh. what a girl was Mary!” Glee Club; School Pianist; Record Staff (P); Class Treasurer (1 ); Class Vice-President (3) ROBERT VINSON I hope my wife brings me up to be a good man.” Glee Club; Band; Solo Contests; Swingsters; Dramatic Club; Junior Play; Student Council (1) If at first you don't succeed . . Glee Club; Track; Dramatic Club; Oratorical Contest; Record Staff (P); Student Council (3); Student Council President (4); Class President (2) HELEN BECKSTRAND Ever true to her work, her words, and her friends. Glee Club; Triple Trio; Record Ctaff (P); Junior and Senior Plays; Class Treasurer (3) LENARD BELSON All great men are dying; I don’t feel well myself. Glee Club; Band; Dramatic Club; REFLECTOR Staff; Class President (3); Junior and Senior Plays DONALD ROBERTSON I like astronomy, especially a moonlight night, a Ford, and . . . Glee Club; Band; Swingsters; Student Council (4) CHARLOTTE JOYCE Though now beyond earth’s farthest hills you fare. Song-crowned, immortal, sometimes it seems to me That, if i listen very guletly. Perhaps I’ll hear a light foot on the stair And see you. standing with your angel air. Fresh from the uplands of eternity.” —Wilfred Wilson Gibson, Rupert Brooke. ANNE HANCOCK EUGENE PALMBERG “Give me action; I love it.” Glee Club; Band; Swing-sters; Bass Clarinet Solo, National Contest; Triple Trio; Class Cheerleader (2, 3); Class Secretary (3); Student Council (1); Junior Play; Record Staff WILLIAM NUSS “His coming' to school is like an angel’s visits—few and far between. Glee Club; Basketball Manager WINIFRED STEARNS “Not to be laughed at a second because she is little of stature.” Glee Club EUGENE RUDD “Every inch a man.” Glee Club; Football (P); Track (P); Baseball; Basketball (P); Senior Class President; Football Captain (4) JAMES MARTIN “A blush is beautiful but sometimes inconvenient.” Glee Club; Band; Football; Baseball; Track; Basketball; Junior Play “I never let my studies interfere with my pleasure.” Glee Club; Football; Track; Baseball; F.F.A. LAVERN FRANK “Dignity and good behavior are befitting a lady.” Glee Club; Dramatics; Record Staff (P); REFLECTOR Staff; Junior and Senior i Plays; Class Secretary (1) RICHARD GREGERSON “He goes his own way and asks for no advice.” Glee Club; Football; Baseball; F.F.A. (P); Junior Play MILDRED ANN BURKLUND ‘ Her hair is her crowning glory.” Glee Club; REFLECTOR Staff; Junior and Senior Plays; Student Council (4); Class Treasurer (2) NORMAN WADE “I’d rather hug a basketball than any girl.’ ’ Glee Club; Basketball (P); Basketball Captain (4) RICHARD ANDERSON Not only good; but good for something.” Baseball; Track; F.F.A.; Junior and Senior Plays; Class Vice President (2) GRANT PLACKETT “I say little, but think much.” MARIE SHEEHAN “Serious worries she never knew.” Transfer from Ludlow FRANCES HOLTON A pleasant and industrious lassie.” Glee Club WAYNE LANKSTON “Nothing can turn him from his purpose.” Glee Club RAY SNYDER “I like women—from a distance.” Football (P); Baseball (P); Basketball (P) NOEL HALES “Let me ponder and I'll tell you what I think of the thing.” Transfer from Ludlow High School Football (P); Basketball (P) Stand-9mA, 1941 The Stand-Ins were very busy this year preparing themselves for the positions as Stars of 1941. Their class officers were: President, Evan Danielson; Vice-President, Rita Novak; Secretary, Opal Fiscus; and Treasurer, Everett Ahrahanison. Phyllis Anderson and Arthur Roberts were elected to Student Council membership, and Robert Froyd was Vice-President of the Student Council. Robert Froyd, Evan Danielson, and Richard Thilmony received letters in both football and basketball, while Francis Scarbrough, Ben Walker, Clyde Morrison, and Adrian Johnson received letters in football. The Juniors are to lie congratulated on their presentation of tin play, Footloose, and the Junior-Senior banquet which they sponsored. CrxitlOA. 1943 The Extras reported for work to their directors, Miss Gracon and Mr. Bidner. After becoming accustomed to the regular studio routine, they organized themselves and elected Robert Watts as President, William Burklund as Vice-President, Mary Campbell as Secretary, and Phyllis Moffett as Treasurer. Lois Hall and Marvin McGreal were selected as Student Council representatives. Norris Burklund, Peggy Carlsten, and Norman Gustafson appeared regularly on the honor roll. PslA-sp-Jt eXlAf, Good evening, ladies and gentlemen of tin1 radio audience. We are broadcasting from the lobby of Crewman’s Oriental Theater in Hollywood. Celebrities from all over the nation are assembled here to witness the world premiere of that long-awaited Magnanimous production, “Island in the Sky,” featuring the new Romeo of movie-dom, Eugene Palmberg, and the screen sensation of the decade, Lola Peterson. The sidewalks are lined with fans and, in the front row, 1 see Arlene Johnson, known tin world over for her collections of well-known autographs. Attempting to bold back the tremendous crowd of onlookers are a squad of policemen under Sergeant Floyd Carlson of the Hollywood Police Force. But wait! Now approaching is none other that the president of Magnanimous Productions himself—Len-ard Belson, accompanied by his secretaries, Frances Holton, Winifred Stearns, and Jean Scott, and his press agents, Ivor Weller and Frank Carleton. Followed by his retinue of workers, he is escorting, as usual, Miss Lavern Frank, his confidential adviser. The swanky red car now driving up belongs to Betty Amerman, owner of the new Hollywood night club, which is presenting Donnie Robertson, America’s No. 1 drummer, and his world-famous orchestra with Anne Hancock as featured vocalist. Closely following Miss Amerman is Glenn “Axel” Anderson, who has taken away Walt Disney’s crown as king of the cartoons. With him is the backer of his productions, Charles Young, who is said to have made his fortune in the drug business at an early age. Now arriving are the eminent surgeon, Dr. Robert McCarty; Socialist Presidential Candidate, John Vevig; and his campaign manager, James Martin. This cordon of gentlemen passing the microphone include such eligible bachelors as Norman Wade, basketball coach at the University of Southern California; Joe Swallow, well-known aviator; Robert Vinson, director of bands at U. C. L. A.; and Kenneth Nelson, test-driver for General Motors. The distinguished gentleman approaching is none other that the noted lecturer and author, William Watts, who has just returned from a trip abroad on the same boat with Barrett O’Neill, special envoy to Germany, and Helen Beck-strand, President of the American Red Cross. Behind him are Wendell Coulter and Richard Gregcrson, joint owners of the largest experimental farm in the United States, accompanied by Paul McCauley, seventh vice-president of Western Union. Now arriving are some of tin staff of Magnanimous, including Gene Rudd, well-known producer; Mildred Burklund, costume designer; Pauline Artist and Wilma Elimen, stand-ins; William Xuss, stunt man; Anna Lou Smith, scenario director; and Ray Snyder and Donald McCabe, cameramen. In another group, I see Carol Olson, New York dramatic critic; Harry Latimer, editor of the New York Times; and Noel Hales, popular playwright. Arriving a little late, are Marcus Rodeen, head of the American Dental Association, and his wife, the former Mary Louise Kennedy. People have come from far and near to witness this premiere. Among those present from foreign lands are the former Mary Lind-berg, whose husband is chief engineer on a mammoth project in Brazil; Wayne Lankston, head of the Boy Scout movement in Alaska; and Eugene Rydell, American consul to Shanghai. Josephine Adkins and Mary Ivjellstrand, stewardesses on the Universal Airlines, are in attendance, as are Richard Anderson and Grant Plackett, pilots for the same company. Dorothy Abrahamson, Mary Yates, and Dorothy Sharp, instructors in the nurses’ training school at San Francisco, are among the late-comers. As the lights dim, and the curtain rises on tin super-colossal movie production of the year, we return you to the main studios of station P. C. 11. S. to hear music by Edwina Johnson and her allgirl orchestra. CLcuU We, the class of 1940, do hereby make, publish, ordain, and declare this to be our last will and testament. Let it be understood that ire are in our right minds and everything done is in the spirit of good will. I, Dorothy Abrahamson, will my studiousness to Norman Gustafson. 1, Josephine Adkins, will my dependability to Dorothy Anderson. I, Betty Amerman, will my experience to William Johnson. I, Glenn Anderson, will my rapid-fire speeches to Arthur Roberts. I, Richard Anderson, will my interest in Clarence to Patricia Patton. I, Pauline Artist, will my “AV in French to Francis Scarbrough. I, Helen Beckstrand, will my shorthand ability to Jeanne Parker. I, Lenard Belson, will my political ideas to Clyde Morrison. I, Mildred Burklund, will my Pepsodent smile to Rosella Roberts. I, Frank Carleton, will my clerking ability to Paul Sivill. I, Floyd Carlson, will my story-telling ability to Evan Danielson. I, Wendell Coulter, will my flaming hair to Miss Kohler. I, Wilma Ehnien, will my shy manner to Joan Foster. I, Lavern Frank, will my punctuality to William Burklund. I, Richard Gregerson, will my wicked ways to William Scott. T, Noel Hales, will my height to Kenneth Swan. I, Anne Hancock, will my love of Milliken to Richard Thilniony. T, Frances Holton, will my flirtatious manner to Barbara Davis. I, Arlene Johnson, will my giggles to Mary 11endershott. I, Edwina Johnson, will my Tommy Dorsey technique to Brooks Davis. I, Mary Louise Kennedy, will my interest in Chanute Field to Carolyn Ilammerstrand. I, Mary Kjellstrand, will my out-of-town dates to Carolyn Holton. I, Wayne Lankston, will my Boy Scout ability to Jack Ireland. I, Harry Latimer, will my analytical mind to Betty Anderson. T, Mary Lindherg, will my one-man inclinations to Lois Hall. I, James Martin, will my blush to James Jayne. I, Donald McCabe, will my bookkeeping ability to Delmar Holverson. I, Roberts McCarty, will my motto “Double everything” to Phyllis Anderson. I, Paul McCauley, will my dancing ability to loan Wirth. I, Kenneth Nelson, will my Mona Lisa smile to Marilyn Peterson. I, William Nuss, will my perfect attendance record to Charles fugleman. I, Carol Olson, will my sentimentality to Wilma Robertson. 1, Barrett O’Neill, will my wonderful store of knowledge to Rita Novak. I, Eugene Palmberg, will my desire for speed to Arnold Magnuson. I, Lola Peterson, will my style to Dorothy Johnson. T, Grant Plackett, will my motto “Silence is Golden” to Kenneth Dougherty. I, Donald Robertson, will my rhythm to Mary Campbell. I, Marcus Rodeen, will my rendezvous with used cars to Doris Swanfelt. I, Eugene Rudd, will my brief romances to Richard Cottrell. I, Eugene Rydell, will my grade school dates to Robert Stone. T, Jean Scott, will my variety in hairdresses to Frederick Causey. I, Dorothy Sharp, will my history book to Frank Jones. I, Anna Lou Smith, will my demure ways to William Eagan. I, Ray Snyder, will my rapid stride to Miss Wilson. I, Winifred Stearns, will my diminutive stature to Everett Abrahamson. I, Joe Swallow, will my ability to spread the news to Sam Danielson. 1, John Vevig, will my drawing ability to Hubert Piper. I, Robert Vinson, will the “Moody Gang” tradition to Robert Moline. I, Norman Wade, will my basketball ability to Jack Miller. I, William Watts, will my oratorical instincts to Edward Cogan. I, Ivor Weller, will my sonorous voice to Esther Spung. I, Mary Yates, will my Loda dates to Janies Hilligoss. I, Charles Young, will my perfect marcel to Ben Walker. Signed: CLASS OF 1940 William McCarty Coach DeLOSS Waonhr Baseball and Assistant Coach CHEERLEADERS Jeanxh Parker Jimmy Purtill Butty Amermax Ailtleiioi P. C. IF. S. wishes to thank her cheerleaders whose leadership helped maintain a high athletic morale. Betty Amerman, Jeanne Parker, and James Purtill led the cheers during the football season, while loan Wirth replaced Jimmy Purtill for the basketball season. Dinners given by the Paxton Service Club and the Vevigs, as well as the annual athletic banquet, enlivened the memories of a truly successful year in the minds of all P. C. II. S. athletes. iZaiiCmiliHIMaM QootUM,. . . I11 turning the spotlight on the 1939 football campaign, Paxton’s fans had dim hopes for what proved to be one of the finest elevens ever produced in P. C. H. S. Faced with the problem of defending the Wauseca League Championship, our new mentor, Bill McCarty, was severely handicapped by the graduation of ten lettermen. After two weeks of diligent practice, Coach McCarty led his recruits against a veteran Drummer eleven who were favored to trounce Paxton. The game ended in a 7 to 7 tie, a moral victory conceded to the home eleven. This was a mere sample of the 1939 season as Paxton proceeded to win five of their nine contests, dropping but one, three ending in a deadlock. Paxton’s reserves likewise had a successful season as they won six, tied two and lost three. SEPT. 22 Milford fell victim to Paxton’s first win by a score of 20 to 0. The “Swedes’ ” power proved too strong for their opponents, as the score indicates. SEPT. 29 Mr. “Jinx” and a natural “letdown” accompanied the Paxton warriors to Oilman on the following Friday evening where they encountered their first and only defeat at the hands of the Oilman Owls by the margin of one touchdown. OCT. 6 TheP. C. H. S. gridders had little trouble in disposing of the Ran-toul Eagles by a score of 18 to 0. OCT. 13 A real test was given the home eleven as they invaded the Iroquois County seat to throttle Watseka’s chance for a Wauseca League Championship. Paxton’s alert defense stopped the Watseka speed merchants as the ball game ended in a scoreless tie. OCT. 20 Onarga failed to give the McCarty men much opposition in the next home game, although Paxton was content with a 20 to 14 victory. Coach McCarty gave bis reserves a chance to perform in the final half, thus accounting for Onarga’s two touchdowns. OCT. 28 Although outweighed about 30 pounds to the man, Paxton neatly scored upon the lloopeston aggregation in the second quarter. However, the latter’s power began to tell in the final period as they hammered across the goal line: Paxton 7, lloopeston 7. NOV. 3 Paxton again defeated Coach Lynn Oibbs’ boys from Rantoul on their own field to the tune of a 12 to 0 count. NOV. 11 By far the hardest fought and most exciting game on the 1939 bill was the annual Armistice Day game with our rivals from the west, Gibson City. Bob Froyd was the hero of the day as he converted a field goal from the 20-yard line in the second quarter to give Paxton a 3 to 0 decision. This was indeed a perfect climax for a season which saw a spirited team stand up against almost overwhelming odds. Qa hethcdl . . . 1939-40 Paxton’s 1939-40 basketball five again upheld a tradition—that of having a successful season. Although they won 18 games in 28 starts, this team will undoubtedly he remembered for its grand climax, which featured a Regional Championship and a trip to the Sectional Finals. With only three returning lettermen to form the nucleus of the squad, Coach McCarty’s boys had their ups and downs, never winning or losing more than two games in a row prior to the State Tournament play. After losing the County Championship to Melvin, the local cagers retaliated by scoring several major upsets. Some of the high spots of the year were victories over the following champs: Watseka, of tin Wauseca League; Urbana, Big Twelve stars; Piper City, of the East Central League; Hoopeston, Vermilion Valley winners; and Danville, the Vermilion County title holder. Danielson at center, Wade and Froyd at forward, McCarty, Tliil-mony, Vevig and Rodeen at guard, composed the I . C. II. S. basket-eers. Rudd, Hales, Young and Snyder also shared positions on the first five to make up a well-balanced team. All except Danielson, Froyd and Thilmony have played tlieir last basketball for the blue and the gold. The Urbana-Paxton game, which was to decide the Regional Championship, was unquestionably the most exciting and one of the finest performances ever witnessed in the local gym. Paxton played a defense which completely baffled the Big Twelve Champs as Wade and Froyd handled most of the scoring to win a 35-34 victory. The Reserves used a team composed mostly of freshmen and sophomores which made a creditable record for itself by winning seven out of nineteen games. The Paxton Service Club presented the members of the squad with miniature gold basketballs, acknowledging their appreciation of the fine showing which the team made for itself. PAXTON (WON 18, LOST 10) FORD CO. TOURNAMENT Watseka 35, Paxton 25 Paxton 48, Onarga 24. Oilman 37, Paxton 25. Paxton 35, Fisher 16. Melvin 25, Paxton 22. Paxton 45, Kempton 28. Paxton 36, Piper City 30. Melvin 20, Paxton l(i. Paxton 40, Gibson City 30. Champaign 26, Paxton 25. PAXTON REGIONAL Paxton 32, Rantoul 22. Paxton 39, Onarga 23. Milford 39, Paxton 26. Paxton 38, Watseka 30. Paxton 40, Onarga 10. Paxton 27, Oilman 23. Paxton 35, Urbana 34. Paxton 36, Gibson City 35. Paxton 30, Melvin 15. Paxton 36, Oilman 31. Rantoul 30, Paxton 26. Milford 35, Paxton 27. Paxton 31, Fisher 20. Paxton 35, Danville 26. S ECT1 ON A L T )U RN AM EN T Paxton 54. Wapella 25. Paxton 29, Iloopeston 26. Champaign 27, Paxton 17. Iloopeston 40, Paxton 32. fealehaU TIh 1940 baseball season opened with only four veteran lettermen reporting, with the result that tin remaining positions were to be tilled with inexperienced players. The four lettermen were Bob Froyd, Ray Snyder, Bud Vevig, and Marcus Rodeen who played first, catch, second and left field respectively. From the number reporting, Coach Wagner used Norman Wade as a pitcher with relief from Gene Rudd; replaced Dick Thilmony at short with Frank Garleton; put Fvan Danielson at third, Delmar Xuss in the outfield, using Joe Swallow, Jack Miller, and Frank Jones as utility men. The first mishap of the season occurred in early practice when Thilmony broke his ankle. Rudd was shifted to first. The baseball season has not closed at the time of this writing, but if the team continues to improve, it will have a successful season. Paxton 2, Sibley 1 Paxton fi, Onarga 0 Paxton !), Thawville 4 Paxton 3, Rankin 4 Paxton 1, Loda 3 Paxton 4, Piper City 1 Paxton 3, Cissna Park 12 wActiuities Student Council Under the capable direction of Miss Strong, the Student Council has had a very successful year. Among the outside talent programs which they presented were Delbert K. Harter, traveler; Miss Gilroy, air stewardess; The Ritz Trumpeteers; the Prentiss Quartet; and Geoffey O’Hare, composer. Their cooperative efforts included the Big Brother and Sister movement, all-school parties, Homecoming, daily raising and lowering of the flag, check-room service at the Regional Tournament, assembly quizzes, a “Care of School Property movement, and song slides. One of the most important undertakings of the Student Council was the selection of the committee that composed the P. C. H. S. loyalty song. Members of the Council included W illiam Watts, President; Robert Froyd, Vice-President; Doris Swanfelt, Secretary-Treasurer; and representatives, Mildred Burklund, Phyllis Anderson, Arthur Roberts, Stanley Peterson, Bonnie Prison, Lois Hall, and Marvin McGreal. (lecandl The P. C. II. S. Record has become a tradition in our school life, appearing each Wednesday in thcPaxton Daily Record. The P. C. II. S. Record combines student opinions, literary efforts, and school news. The Editorial Staff for the past year included: Editor, Weaver Dunnan; Assistant Editor, Mary Lindberg; Sports, Glenn Anderson; Music, Betty Bayies; Features, Betty Anderson and Barbara Davis; Reporters, Edward Cogan, Anna Lou Smith, Marilyn Peterson, Doris Swanfelt, Mary Graham; Proof Readers, Rita Novak, Helen Beekstrand; and Typists, Betty Amerman, Mary Kjellstrand, Lavern Frank. Miss Swinford directed the weekly publications. During this year the Drama Club has been increasingly active in presenting its work to the student body. During the first semester, the Drama Club wrote a one-act play, depicting good citizenship in school, and emphasizing the necessity for each student to feel his responsibility in taking care of school property. The second semester, much time was devoted to work on the Ford County Literary Contest, which was held on April 2 at Melvin. Lavern Frank gave a serious reading, Edna Ryberg a humorous reading, and Weaver Dunnan an oration; all won third place in this contest. The Illinois High School Speech League Contest was held on March 30 at Fisher. Dorothy Rendahl, verse speaking; Lenard Bel-son, extempore speaking; William Watts, oration; and Edna Ryberg, humorous, participated. Edna Ryberg went to the district contest that was held at Normal on April 13. Other activities of the Drama Club were a series of pep meetings held during our successful basketball season. During the entire year, extempore speaking, oral reading, story telling and writing and presenting skits served as incentives to improve diction. t .•f . •- Qtah' Qlee Club The regular meetings of the (Jirls’ Glee Club were directed by Miss Rickard the ninth period each Monday and Thursday. The accompanist was Mary Lindberg. Mary was also President of the musical organization; Betty Ainerman, Vice-President; Barbara Davis, Secretary-Treasurer; and Lola Peterson, Librarian. Paxton was represented in the District solo contest at Clinton, March 16, by Anne Hancock, Nonna Foster, Marilyn Peterson, and Barbara Davis. Barbara placed in the second division in the State contest at Peoria. A selected chorus competed in the District contest at Clinton on March 30, placing in the first division. The same group placed in the second division at Champaign in the State competition. Under the direction of Miss Rickard, the Boys’ Glee Club met during the eighth period on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Their accompanist was Rita Novak. The chorus was represented in the District Solo Contest by Robert Vinson, Weaver Dunnan, and Edward Cogan. Weaver placed in first division and Edward in second. The selected group, which was sent to the District Contest at Clinton on March 30, placed in second division. ■I A C. di. S. Band The I’. C. II. S. Band lias again proved its worth by a highly successful year under tin direction of Mr. Frederick. The talented group placed in the first division in the District Contest at Clinton and repeated their success at Champaign in tin State Contest. They also won the honor of being selected as Regional Alternate. Mary Louise Kennedy, saxaphone soloist, entered Regional competition at Battle Creek, Michigan, on May 17. An organization of national significance in P. C. II. S. is the Future Farmers of America. In 1940 there was an enrollment of 34. The officers of the group were Richard Thilniony, President; Ralph Trihhey, Vice-President; Everett Abrahamson, Secretary; .Joe Swallow, Treasurer; Ormal Wy-coff, Reporter. Their adviser was W. I. Bidner. The F. F. A. made a very good showing in the judging contests. The team judged poultry, grain, dairy and fat stock. Other activities of the Future Farmers during the past year were the Father and Son Banquet, cooperative activities for members. Baby Chick enterprise, Hybrid Corn strip tests, and the Sectional F. F. A. Softball Tournament. The members also contributed to the Farmers’ Institute, and some mitered exhibits at the State and Ford County fairs. The F. F. A. was represented at Swine Day at the U. of I., the International Livestock Show, and the Training School for Officers at Springfield. JRd E V II E § ® ® ® Junior Class presented on November 21 tyootlooAe Mary Early Randy Cunningham Delphie Hope Early Bob Early Dick Early . Emily Earl . Richard Early . Miriam Walker Jenny Maloy Jack Milford “Buzz” Daily . Mrs. Forester Sanford Welles Director Edna Rvberg Weaver I human Yclda Fox Rita Novak Richard Thilmony Robert Froyd Phyllis Anderson Richard Martin Betty Baylcs Opal Fisc us Evan Danielson Francis Scarbrough Arthur Roberts Marjorie Morrison Miss Strong Senior Class presented on May 13 IdJllCit Henry Aldrich . Barbara Pearson Mr. Bradley Miss Shea George Bigelow Mr. Ferguson Yechitto Miss Eggleston Mr. Nelson . Mrs. Aldrich Mr. Patterson Miss Wheeler Miss Pike Gertie Mary Two Students Director Marcus Rodeen Helen Beckstrand Harry Latimer La vein Frank Lenard Belson Wendell Coulter Kenneth Nelson Anna Lou Smith Charles Young Mildred Burklund Richard Anderson Mary Lindberg Wilma Ehmen Betty Amerman Arlene Johnson ( Edwina Johnson ( Dorothy Sharp Miss Kohler fejO-X -JzA.AtXj,A SEPTEMBER 5 Lights! Action! Camera! 8 Initiation. Extras are assured of a full-time job. 15 Action begins on the Gibson City set. We tie Gibson. 21-22 Studio closed. Directors’ meeting. 29 Student Council program. We are all filled with the wanderlust. OCTOBER 6 Football season is in full swing. 11-12 Six Weeks’ exams already. 19 And report cards! NOVEMBER 2 Student Council presents Miss Gilroy, an air stewardess. 11 Armistice Day program. Our footfall stars show they really are stars by defeating Drummer. 21 Junior play, Footloose, is a hit. 23-24 Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 1 Student Council sponsors all-school party. 3 Paxton is host at Ford County Music Festival. 6 Basketball season opens. 11 Student body is entertained by puppet show. 21 Senior class gives all-school Christmas party with mistletoe and all the trimmin’s.” 22 Class programs in assembly. Basketball game. And Christmas vacation starts! JANUARY 3 Back to school. Time does fly (during vacation). 18-19 Semester exams. ’NufF said!! 24 Student Council program. “Ritz Trumpeteers.” 31 County Tournament opens. FEBRUARY 2 Paxton loses to Melvin in finals. 9 Selected committee completes the school loyalty song. Introduced to student body by Girls’ Glee Club. 13 Loyalty song is unanimously accepted in class meetings. 21 REFLECTOR staff starts work in earnest. 27 Regional Tournament opens at Paxton. MARCH 1 We defeat Urbana in the finals. On to the Sectional! 4 Our honorable editor has tin mumps! 6-9 Sectional Tournament. SccoiH place. 12 Prentiss Quartet entertains. Glee Clubs and Band present annual musical. Hi Soloists make good showing at District contest. 25 Seniors take screen tests for roles in What a Life. 30 Glee Clubs and Band go to District contest. Sub-District Literary contest. APRIL 2 County Literary Contest. 11-12 Spring vacation is welcomed bv all. 20 Girls’ Glee Club and Band go to State. MAY 13 Senior play, What a Life. 22 Class Day. REFLECTORS given out. 23-24 Senior exams. “B” averages come in handy. 20 Baccalaureate services. 28 Commencement exercises. Your subscription expires when you do p. (L ?ii. SOCIETY P. C. II. S. Studio is giving one of its famous parties; stars, extras, script writers, cameramen, everyone is invited. I was thrilled when the society editor told me that I was to cover this affair because the Studio is known for its lavish parties. Miss Strong, one of the studio directors, is beginning her duties as official hostess of the evening. The bright smiles, smart clothes, and dazzling jewels which are in evidence as the guests arrive give promise of a festive evening. There is Doris Swanfelt in a stunning black lace gown, and all you style conscious women will be interested in Anne Hancock’s frock of silver metallic cloth. Mary Lindberg is wearing the famous Lindberg jewels. Edna Ryberg’s diamond necklace is very lovely, too. Ah, me! I’m just a poor working girl. Music, soft lights, laughter—all unite to put one in the proper mood. The dance floor is filling up as Donald Robertson strikes up the band and goes into the lilting rhythm of one of the current bit tunes. There is Lola Peterson passing from one partner to another. Phyllis Jones and John Vevig are coming in behind Dick Anderson and Dorothy Johnson. Most of the guests have arrived and everyone is in high spirits. Carol Olson, Evan Danielson, Betty Anderson, and William Watts are engaged in a game of bridge which is claiming most of their attention. Another male foursome of Dick Cottrell, Norman Wade, Robert Froyd, and an unknown guest are really serious about the game they are playing. As I look over the galaxy of stars here tonight, it seems that everyone who is somebody in the P. C. H. S. colony is here. Bob Froyd has left the card game and seems to be enjoying himself as he chats with Lois Hall, a young star who is swiftly climbing the ladder of success. Dancing with his attractive wife is C. E. Judd, the director of the Science department. As all good tilings must come to an end, this merry group is beginning to break up although it does seem rather early. 1 overheard several stars speak of going out on location early tomorrow morning so that might explain the fact. As 1 look back over the evening, I am sure that the Studio heads can assure themselves that another Studio party has been a success. Things an Stuff Rain! I can’t sleep with all its noise; I can just lie in bed casting verbal frowns at it. Guess I’ll have to put on my raincoat and go out walking in it. No, I’ll put on my water wings and fly in it. Here goes! Look, the sun is shining! Sure, I’m above the storm now. There’s someone over on that cloud—nice buoyant-looking cloud, too. I’ll go and see who—Why, it’s Buck Rogers and Superman from the comic strips. “What are you doing up here, fellas?” “We’re watching those crazy goons down in P. C. II. S. They look scared stiff now; they’ve been reading books all night, and now they just stand and shake. What’s wrong with them?” “Don’t worry about it. That’s a common sight during semester exams. And hear that noise like ‘Krupa’ Robertson beating the hides? That’s their knees knocking in chorus.” “What the blazin’ rockets are those ‘semester exams,’ Axel?” “I forgot you didn’t know, Captain Rogers. Here’s what Encyclopedia Americana says: ‘Semester exams—them which, when after flunking eighteen weeks of a subject, you take to make it unanimous.’ Does that give you an idea ?” “Sure. It sounds like having Killer Kane covering you with a psychorestriction ray and a disintegration ray iRprarit at the same time. Or maybe being with Black Barney when he lands a space ship without a gyro-cosmic relativator. Is that what you think, Superman?’ “It’s about like that, Buck. Say, Axel, shouldn’t you lx down there taking one?” “No, I’m a lucky senior who got a ‘B’ average. That makes me as exempt from exams as the Quints make Pappa Dionne from income tax.” What’s wrong? The cloud is giving away! Help! Help! I’m falling—falling! Ouch, I landed! Now what do you suppose I’m doing on the floor instead of in bed? I must have been dreaming and have fallen out. Sure, that’s it; how could I get a “B” average except in a dream? By These Traits Shall Ye Know Them If ho drives a blue Ford coupe, is seldom seen without Cottrell, and believes that “variety is still the spice of life,” it’s bound to be “Kitty” Karr. If she wears her hair long and loose, has her moments but still remains true to “Willie,” you can be pretty sure that it’s Betty Anderson. If he’s P. C. H. S.’s “apple-polisher” Xo. 1, is tall and blonde, and knows some of the best stories in school, be sure it’s Evan Danielson. If she looks four years older than she is, has a remarkable voice, and has a Royal Mounted Police complex (we always get our man), you can bet that it’s Barb Davis. If she commutes from Loda, has more pep than anyone else in school, and gets along with everyone but “Duke,” it’s pretty certain to be “Cissy” Amerman. If she is a Freshman but looks like a Junior, loves to dance, and has been “pursued” by that red-head all year, it’s Lois Hall. If she’s always with Mark, is “going We only asked you to buy it, not to read it. places” with her sax, and never walks when she can get one of those “good (). K. used cars,” bet your boots that it’s Lou Kennedy. Moody Gang Completes Deal Through a reliable source it was disclosed late today that the “Moody Gang” had completed a transaction whereby they will hold a controlling interest in tin Standard Oil Co. Donald Robertson, local Standard agent, was instrumental in bringing about this transaction. The president, Bob Vinson, called for a directors’ meeting of tin “Gang,” at which time John Yevig, treasurer, will give a financial report and Lenard Belson will attend to the ironing out of a few legal matters in connection with the transaction. Minor details will lx handled by the Junior Directors, who are Evan and Sam Danielson, Jack Miller and Bob Moline Xo doubt this will lx another of tin Moody Gang’s successful ventures in big business, and we wish them success. Paxtonite Movie Quiz Enthusiasm for the average star is usually short-lived; every new season brings its own “discovery” to triumph for an hour and then pass on. What happens to the favorites when they pass out of the bright lights? Do you know what your favorites are doing? Can you answ’er the following questions? Who was once a popular juvenile lead, but is now a well-known used-car salesman? Kenneth Nelson Clyde Morrison. Marcus Rodeen Norman Wade What is Mary Lindberg, the famous pianist, doing? Interior decoration Song writing Writing her memoirs Nursing Who is assistant principal of a dramatic school in the new film capital? Charles Young Harry Latimer Noel Hales Richard Anderson Where is Hetty Amerman, the “giggler” of the movies? Typist 5 10 proprietress Novelist Blues singer P. G. ett. £. We of P. C. H. S. have Ion - had the desire to lift our voices in an expression of sincere feeling for our alma mater. This desire was fulfilled this year with the advent of “The P. C. II. S. Loyalty Song.” Composed by a committee of students, including Mary Lind-berg, Mary Lou Kennedy, Carol Olson, Donald Robertson, Edward Cogan, Rita Novak, and Lois Hall, the song was unanimously accepted by the students of P. C. II. S. from the time of its introduction. P. C. II. S. will not soon forget the sentiment which went into her song, nor the committee which expressed that meaning so well. SwinXfAie iA An organization new to P. C. H. S. this year was the basketball band which made its debut at tin first home game. Known as the “Swingsters,” the group soon earned a reputation for its fine performances. Under the capable direction of Maestro Edward Cogan, the Swingsters presented a varied program of currently popular songs from game to game. But tin number for which the swing band will he longest remembered is that old favorite, “Tiger Rag,” which was repeated on every occasion by popular demand. 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