Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 58 of the 1941 volume:

The Reflector 19 4 1 Paxton Community High School Paxton, Illinois CONTENTS BOOK I The Pupils BOOK II Their Studies BOOK III Their Activities We, the Reflector Staff of the Class of 1941, present this book with the hope that it will recall pleasant memories of this year in P. C. H. S. The Staff Top Row: Jack Bridwell, Weaver Dunnan Bottom Row: Rita Novak, Dorothy Johnson, Mary Beth Larson STAFF T H e PUPILS BOOK I Evan Danielson, President Glee Club; Basketball; Football; Junior Play; Class President (3, 4) ; Baseball, Senior Play Edna Ryberg, Secretary Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Class Secretary (4) ; Junior Play; Senior Play Ralph Tribbey, Vice-President F. F. A.; Class Vice-President (4) Allan Karr, Treasurer (ilee Club; F. F. A.; Vice-President (1) ; Class Treasurer (4) ; Basketball Manager (4) History of the Class of 1941 EPOCH I—As freshmen, the class of 1941 entered the hallowed halls of Paxton High and soon became accustomed to its ways. The class officers were: Robert Froyd, president; Allan Karr, vice-president; Patricia Patton, secretary; Rita Novak, treasurer; and Betty Anderson and Weaver Dunnan, Student Council representatives. EPOCH II—The class of 1941, as sophomores, entered actively into all school life. Elected to serve the class as officers were: Don Carlson, president; Jack Brid-well, vice-president; Jeanne Parker, secretary; Dorothy Johnson, treasurer; Mary Beth Larson and Dick Thilmony, Student Council representatives. EPOCH III—During their junior year, the class of 1941 carried on their noble traditions of activity. Red letter dates on the calendar were the junior play Footloose and Junior-Senior Banquet. The class elected as officers: Evan Danielson, president; Rita Novak, vice-president; Opal Fiscus, secretary; Everette Abrahamson, treasurer; and Phyllis Anderson and Arthur Roberts, Student Council representatives. EPOCH IV—As seniors, the class of 1941 reached the climax of its career. Their varied interests and activities provided an example for all lower classmen. The senior play, Spring Fever, was presented to the public on May 5. Evan Danielson again served as president; the other officers were: Ralph Tribbey, vice-president; Edna Ryberg, secretary; Allan Karr, treasurer; and Patricia Patton and Charles Ingleman, Student Council representatives. The Baccalaureate service on May 25 and Graduation on May 27 brought our school life to a fitting conclusion. Dorothy Mae Rendahl Robert Moline Record Staff; Dramatic Club; (■lee Club; Senior Play Glenn Arnold Transfer from Ludlow (4); Hand; Band Ensemble; Football ; Art Club; Senior Play Betty Turner Transfer from Independence, Iowa (4); Record Staff; Senior Play Everette Abraham son Class Treasurer (3) ; Record Staff: Glee Club; F. F. A. Gwendolyn Hyde Glee Club Paul Sivill Basketball; Glee Club (dee Club; Football; Basketball ; Senior Play Shirley Vevig Record Staff; Glee Club; Band Weaver Dunnan Student Council; Record Staff, Editor (3); Glee Club; Baud; Dramatic Club; REFLECTOR Staff; Swingsters; Band Ensemble ; lunior Plav; Senior Play Leota Jones Transfer from Rankin (4); I Iramatic Club Robert Stone Betty Anderson Student Council (1); Record Staff; (ilee Club; Band; Triple Trio; Dramatic Club; Swingsters; Clarinet Solo, National Contest; Art Club; School Pianist (4) Betty Hand Patricia Patton Transfer from Ludlow (4) ; Glee Club Ormal Wycoff Record Staff; Football; Glee Club; F. F. A. Betty Jane Bayi.es Record Staff; Glee Club; Junior Play Robert Froyd Class President (1); Junior Play; Football; Baseball Captain (3) ; Basketball Captain (4) ; Student Council Vice-President (3) and President (4) Eleanor Doty Transfer from Eastern Illinois State Teachers College High School (4) Vera Mabry Transfer from Armstrong (4) ; (ilee Club Student Council; Record Staff; Glee Club; Class Secretary (1) Marjorie Lewis Transfer from Melvin (4) Benita Leonard Band; Glee Club Wilma Elliott Transfer from Armstrong High (4) ; Glee Club Pauline Metz Transfer from Armstrong (4) Clyde Morrison Transfer from Mattoon (2) ; Baseball; Football Captain (4) Dei.mar Nuss Mary Beth Larson Baseball Opai. Fiscus Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Junior Play; Class Secretary (3) Chari.es Ingleman Student Council; F. F. A.; Football; Track Claranell Martin Transfer from Leroy (4) Francis Scarbrough Glee Club; Junior Play; Football; Senior Play Edward Sickler Transfer from Fisher (4) ; F. F. A. Student Council (2) ; Record Staff; REFLECTOR Staff; Band; Glee Club; Swingsters; Band Ensemble Richard Parker Glee Club; Band; F. F. A. Rita Novak Record Staff; Glee Club; REFLECTOR Staff; Dramatic Club; Class Treasurer (1); Class Vice-President (3); Junior Play Anna Seim Glee Club Mary Custer Dramatic Club; Glee Club Marjorie Morrison Transfer from Mattoon (2) ; Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Junior Play Ellen Trigger Hand; Hand Ensemble; Senior Play Kenneth Mineer I )okOTH Y JOH NSON Cilee Club; Record Stall; Class Treasurer (2); Hand; REFLECTOR Stall; Band Ensemble Carl Lind F. F. A. Glee Club, Dramatic C Junior Play; Student Coi (3) and Student Council 1 rctary-Treasurcr (4) F. F. A. Ben Walker ; Football; Baseball Lyle Buchanan F. F. A.; Football Maxine Shelves Record Staff; Hand; Swing-sters; Cilee Club Jack Hridwell Glee Club; Class Vice-President (2) ; Football Manager (1); REFLECTOR Stall Dorothy Gustafson Transfer Football; from Gilman F. F. A. (3) Senior Cpia; I)ra 1atic Club; Carolyn Holton Mary Terrell Glee Club; Band; Band En- Glee Club semble Jeanne Parker Band; Glee Club; Class Secretary (2); Record Stall; Class and Varsity Cheerleader; Senior Play Vivian Jones Transfer from Rankin (4) Velda Fox Glee Club; Junior Play Delmar Holverson William Johnson Transfer from Rantoul Glee Club; F. F. A. Richard Thilmony Robert Booth Student Council; Band; Foot- F. F. A. ball; F. F. A.; Basketball; Junior Play; Baseball; Senior Play The Will of the Be it known by all, that we, the senior class of 1941, do hereby proclaim this document to be our last will and testament. We feel that we cannot depart from Paxton Community High School without leaving just a few of our many and outstanding traits of character and achievements. I, Everette Abrahamson, will my industrious manner to Murrell Fancher. I, Betty Anderson, will my sophistication to Betty Engdahl. I, Phyllis Anderson, will my date reminiscing to Doris Swanfelt. I, Glenn Arnold, will my one girl complex to James Jayne. I, Betty Bayles, will my “talkativeness” to Marilyn Peterson. I, Robert Booth, will my neutral manner to Delbert Beckstrand. I, Jack Bridwell, will my sports’ column to Brooks Davis. I, Lyle Buchanan, will my crimson blush to Jack Ireland. I, Mary Custer, will my love of putting off today what I can’t do tomorrow to Ronald Sivill. I, Evan Danielson, will my parlor jokes to Dorothy Anderson. I, Eleanor Doty, will my seat on the bus to Virginia Anderson. I, Weaver Dunnan, will my love for the women to Harry Curtis. I, Wilma Elliott, will my interest in Armstrong to Wildon Metz. I, Opal Fiscus, will my schoolgirl complexion to Phyllis Peterson. I, Norma Foster, will my seat in the lunchroom to Evelyn Hustedt. I, Velda Fox, will my wardrobe to Dora Grove. I, Robert Froyd, will my attraction to various corridors, mostly Halls, to Arnold Magnuson. I, Dorothy Gustafson, will my shy manner to Phyllis Holroyd. I, Betty Hand, will my interest in the Navy to Lois Hall. I, Carolyn Holton, will Lohengrin’s Wedding March to Kathryn Causey. I, Delmar Holverson, will my bluffing ability to Dick Cottrell. I, Kermit Hustedt, will my practical jokes to Kenneth Dougherty. I, Gwendolyn Hyde, will my innocence to Dorothy O’Hare. I, Charles Ingleman, will my curly coiffure to Marian Pearson. I, Dorothy Johnson, will my interest in the Andersons to William Eagan. I, William Johnson, will my meek “yes” to Ruth Anderson. I, Leota Jones, will my opinions on current events to Kenneth Swan. I, Vivian Jones, will my out-of-town dates to Jeanne Whitcomb. Class of 1941 I, Allan Karr, will my “careful” driving and the Ford that goes with it to John Adkins. I, Mary Beth Larson, will my interest in an automobile salesman to Jane Nuss. I, Benita Leonard, will my lady-like manner to Ruth Stearns. I, Marjorie Lewis, will my brown eyes to my sister, Dorothy. 1, Carl Lind, will my old “jalopy” to Mr. Judd. I, Vera Mabry, will my long black wavy hair to Joan Archer. I, Claranell Martin, will my ability to win them to Barbara Adkins. I, Pauline Metz, will my paint brush to Lewis Dayton. I, Kenneth Mineer, will my quietness to Wilma Robertson. I, Robert Moline, will my “Wirth”while dates to James Nuss. I, Clyde Morrison, will my football to Jack Miller. 1, Marjorie Morrison, will my speed in typing to Mary Margaret Graham. I, Rita Novak, will my smiling Irish eyes to Catherine Warner. I, Delmar Nuss, will my physique to Stanley Peterson. I, Jeanne Parker, will my seniority as cheerleader to loan Wirth. I, Richard Parker, will my Clark Gable technique to another romantic fellow, Junior Fancher. I, Patricia Patton, will my committee meetings to Frances Salvage. 1, Dorothy Mae Rendahl, will my dancing feet to Doris Ryberg. I, Edna Ryberg, will my interest in Chanute Field to Esther Spung. I, Francis Scarbrough, will my Senior Play Book to Frederick Causey. I, Anna Seim, will my timid nature to Betty Wilson. I, Maxine Shreves, will my collection of pins to Evelyn Weidner. I, Edward Sickler, will my history recitations to Richard Dickens. I, Paul Sivill, will my job as handy man about the building to those other janitors, Jim and Ernie. I, Robert Stone, will my ushering ability to Bob McDannell. I, Mary Terrell, will my sweet unaffected ways to Lelah Palmberg. I, Richard Thilmony, will my leisure stroll to George Hendershott. I, Ralph Tribbey, will my appreciation of my good jokes to Buddy Turner. I, Ellen Trigger, will my clarinet to Mary Elizabeth Eagan. I, Betty Turner, will my fun-loving and carefree manner to Lillian Tappan. I, Shirley Vevig, will my friendly “Hi!” to Barbara Thilmony. I, Ben Walker, will my interest in Time to Bob Kenney. I, Ormal Wycoff, will my advice as one good farmer to another to Norman Gustafson. The Prophecy of Rip Van Winkle—that’s what they call me. I still can’t believe that it’s the year 1961, and that twenty years have passed since that beautiful day in April, 1941. On that memorable day, in study hall, I was stricken with the dread Spring Fever, so badly stricken that it put me to sleep for twenty years. But at last I have recovered. Does everything seem strange here in Paxton? It certainly does! Paxton, the mecca of the Midwest—no longer merely a town, but a great metropolis. Naturally, when I came back, I created quite a little commotion because of my queer dress and long beard, so 1 asked the nearest policeman, whom I recognized as Robert Booth of the class of ’41, to direct me to a lodging place. Although astonished at my strange appearance, Paul Sivill, the efficient and stoical hotel clerk, directed me to a room where I attempted to modernize my appearance. Phyllis Anderson, hostess of the hotel dining room, guided me to a quiet table where, observing the menu, I noticed that all poultry was from the Richard Parker chicken farm, and all vegetables from the modern truck farm operated by Kermit Hustedt and William Johnson. While eating some corn from the latter farm, I became conscious of the music which was being played by a woodwind ensemble including Mary Beth Larson, Carolyn Holton, and Jeanne Parker on clarinets, and Dorothy Johnson and Shirley Vevig as flutists. Conducting was the former Betty Anderson, and nearby was her husband-manager, Allan Karr. Everyone advised me to see the mayor if I desired to learn more about the city. Therefore 1 made my way to the city hall and entered his office. Two bodyguards, Ben Walker and Francis Scarbrough, were closely guarding the mayor, “Boss” Danielson, who was then serving a “3rd term,” with the aid of his powerful machine. Nearby were his two efficient campaign managers, Clyde and Marjory Morrison. The “Boss” seemed to recognize me, and immediately began to show me around—describing in a grandiose style the new city hall with its walls beautifully finished by Robert Moline, interior decorator, and murals by the noted artist Glenn Arnold and his brilliant assistant Pauline Metz. Continuing with his discourse, the mayor described in great detail the new city college where Professor Abrahamson was teaching agriculture, and Charles Ingleman was head of the engineering department — the Municipal Opera where Norma Foster and Weaver Dunnan were starring in a production of “Tristan and Isolde” — the new theatre which the famous dramatic actresses the Class of 1941 Edna Ryberg and Dorothy Rendahl were opening that week. At that moment, however, a committee from the Woman’s Reform League entered the office, demanding to examine the city accounts; among the group I recognized several members of the class of ’41, including Eleanor Doty, Mary Custer, Mary Terrell, Benita Leonard, and Vivian Jones. Leaving the melee which ensued, I began to walk down the principal thoroughfare of the city; here are some of the signs which were particularly interesting: “Dress Shop—Claranell Martin and Marjory Lewis, proprietors”— “Patricia Patton, Dietician”—“Gwendolyn Hyde Candy Shoppe”—“Fiscus and Fox Beauty Salon”—“Central Theatre, R. Stone, manager”—“Holverson and Lind Garage”—“Ormal Wycoff—Athletic Club.” The first familiar person whom I met was Robert Froyd, dressed in the uniform of a naval officer. He was gazing intently at the latest issue of Harper’s Magazine which would contain much to interest any member of the class of ’41. Rita Novak, recently appointed editor, published reviews of three recent bestsellers: How to Express Yourself, by Betty Bayles, The Future of Farming, by Lyle Buchanan, and “How To Win Friends (Especially Men), by Betty Turner. This issue also included an article on the latest case being tried by the famous criminal lawyers, Delmar Nuss and Edward Sickler, and an article on “Highways of the Future” by the eminent highway contractor, Kenneth Mineer. The next person who recognized me was Jack Bridwell, star reporter for a local paper. Just as we met, “Boss” Danielson hurried by at a rapid pace. Jack explained that the mayor was hurrying to a meeting of the Women’s League, whose aid he wished to enlist in the forthcoming election. This society included such outstanding members of the community as Wilma Elliott, Leota Jones, Betty Hand, Anna Seim, Dorothy Gustafson, and Vera Mabry—all of whom you will remember as members of the class of ’41. Since the new city hospital was nearby, I decided to enter and have my strange case of long sleep investigated. On a bulletin board in the waiting room was a roster of doctors and nurses, which proved rather interesting. Dr. Ralph Tribbey was head physician, and the list of nurses included Maxine Shreves and Ellen Trigger. Also included on the roster was Dr. Richard Thilmony, who had recently written the widely-read book The Cure of Insomnia, or How to Sleep. Well, I’m beginning to feel sleepy again, so goodbye, and good luck. JUNIORS The Class of 1942 assumed the duties and responsibilities of upper classmen this year. The Junior Play, “The Hutchinsons—Bless Them,” was well presented. Their class officers were Stanley Peterson, President; Barbara Davis, Vice-President; Barbara Adkins, Treasurer; and Juanita Douglas, Secretary. Dick Cottrell received a letter in both football and basketball, while Stanley Peterson and Lewis Dayton received letters in football alone. Dick Cottrell was Vice-President of the Student Council; Evelyn Weidner and Lewis Dayton were representatives. The Junior-Senior Banquet marked the climax of the year. SOPHOMORES The sophomores, although not upper classmen, were well represented in school activities this year. Andrew Hendricks, Arnold Magnuson, and Jack Miller received letters in football; Jim Nuss, Jack Miller, George Fox, Wendell Siddens, and Andrew Hendricks received them in basketball. The sophomore boys’ class basketball squad won the intramural basketball championship. Their class officers were Leslie Carlson, President; Sam Danielson, Vice-President; Doris Ryberg, Treasurer; and Lorraine Holverson, Secretary. Their Student Council representatives were Harry Curtis and Ella Mae Stanford. FRESHMEN The freshmen, entering school as “green freshies,” have now become accustomed to the school routine. With Miss Gracen’s and Mr. Bidner’s help, they organized and began to take an active part in school life. They elected Dwain Parker, President; Billy Smith, Vice-President; Barbara Thilmony, Treasurer; and Juanita Easterling, Secretary. Their representatives to Student Council were Buddy Turner and Mary Elizabeth Eagan. A freshman boy, Murrell Fancher, was a varsity cheerleader. BOOK II: THEIR STUDIES In Book II we shall describe our studies. We cannot, however, put into mere words the friendly and cooperative spirit of both teachers and students at Paxton Community High. Courses of study are offered in English, science, mathematics, Latin, French, history, agriculture, manual training, domestic science, and commerce. Requirements for graduation include 4 years of English, 2 years of science, 2 years of mathematics and 2 years of history. Also either 2 majors and 2 minors, or 3 majors are required in the 4 years of work. A major consists of at least 3 years of study in one field, and a minor at least 2 years. Study in a foreign language is also required unless an excuse is obtained from your parents. The school year is divided into 2 semesters; each semester is in turn divided into 3 six-weeks periods. Grade cards are issued at the end of each six-weeks, and grading is made by letters. School hours are from 8:30 a. m. to 11:57 in the morning and from 1:00 p. m. to 3:04 in the afternoon. The school day is divided into 8 forty-minute periods, 4 of which are devoted to recitation classes and the other 4 to study halls, laboratory work, or extra activities. In addition there is a ninth period after school in the afternoon, which is devoted to such activities as Drama Club, the High School Record, Art Club, and Girl’s Glee Club. WELCOME TO PAXTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL In this section of our high school annual we extend greetings to the pupils who may enter our high school next year. We also extend greetings to the parents of these pupils. We hope that both parents and pupils will get a clear-cut understanding as to what we attempt to do in Paxton Community High School. On the following pages, you will find a brief discussion of each department of our school, with the names of the teachers of that department. The teachers were chosen because of their outstanding ability in their particular field. We are sure that our faculty is much above the average. Those students who attend our school, and who cooperate with the teachers, are sure to benefit from their contact with them. It is our purpose through our high school courses to develop individuals who are happy, broad-minded, and prepared for the next steps of their lives. We want them to have the proper attitudes toward people and things. We want them to be fair-minded and of a cooperative turn of mind. In the democratic form of government, people must learn to cooperate and to respect the opinions of others. Our high school enrollment is made up of about one hundred twenty-five pupils from the country and about one hundred sixty-five from the city of Paxton. We realize that the boys and girls from the country are sometimes at a disadvantage because they are coming into new surroundings. We pay special attention to these people and do our best to make them feel at home. Teachers are instructed to give special help to the freshmen from the country. In addition to our regular studies, pupils are encouraged to take part in some extra-curricular activity. Such activities as band, glee club, drama club, art club, athletics, plays, journalism club, annual staff, student council, and safety patrols are open to all pupils. We feel that participation in these activities helps develop a pleasant and well-rounded personality. We hope that you get much pleasure and information from the material that you will find in this book. We would welcome a comparison between our school and others. We feel that our school is second to none, and we do not have any apologies to make for any of its departments. We are looking forward to next year and to our association with you. JOHN J. SWINNEY. English Our English courses have been so planned as to give every student a thorough knowledge of grammar, composition, and literature. Four years of English are required for this purpose. During all four years, outside reading in the form of fiction, biography, and drama is required in addition to classwork. Our excellent school library proves an invaluable source of books for both required and recreational reading. ENGLISH I During the first half of the freshman year, emphasis is laid upon the fundamentals of grammar and composition—how to speak before an audience, correct spelling and pronounciation, letter and theme writing, and punctuation. The other semester is devoted to a general study of literature, including short stories, essays, simpler poetry, and a Shakespearean drama, “Julius Caesar.” ENGLISH II Sophomore English also consists of a half year of grammar and composition, with the remaining time devoted to a study of literature. A very thorough review of the essentials of grammar and written composition is made. Although general, the study of literature is more detailed. ENGLISH III Junior English deals with the literature of England, tracing its development from the Anglo-Saxon epics to that of the present day. A study is made of the life and works of such famous authors as Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Milton. The last six weeks are devoted to a review of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. ENGLISH IV In senior English, we study the development and representative works of American literature. This is an especially interesting course because of our familiarity with American literature. During the last six weeks a final grammar review is made. Languages FRENCH Two years of French are offered, namely, for the juniors and seniors. With a Latin background, the study of French is simplified; however, Latin is not a prerequisite for French. Instruction is given in the fundamentals of the language so that the student can read, write, and speak it with some degree of skill. These two years can also form a valuable foundation for college or university language work. Constantly, new words are added to our English vocabulary, and the vast majority of them originate in the Latin and French languages. Thus, through the study of these languages, our working vocabulary is greatly enriched. Language study exercises the memory; consequently, it is recognized as excellent mental discipline. Language study offers the opportunity to acquire such abilities as accuracy, skill, and careful attention to details. Most of the class work is carried on in French because speaking and understanding a modern language constitutes our primary aim. In addition to the text and readers, French newspapers increase comprehensive ability. During the second semester this year, an electric phonograph in the classroom made it possible to conduct a careful study of the pronunciation and intonation of French phoneticians. We also had a taste of French folk music. It is hoped that later we may add a recorder to our equipment so that the students can make records of their voices in order to discover and correct their speech errors. In April, a dinner in true French style was served by the Home Economics class for the students in the French classes. At this time a sound movie film of Paris was shown. Songs and games added to our imaginary French environment. LATIN The two years of Latin offered at Paxton High are usually taken during the freshman and sophomore years. Latin I is a course teaching the fundamentals of Latin grammar and pronunciation. The first semester of Latin II is also spent in a study of grammar and preparatory translation. During the last semester, the course consists of translating “Caesar’s Commentaries.” “Will it be to my advantage to study Latin?” This question must be answered annually by thousands of high school freshmen. Some arrive at a decision which is actually no more than a blind stab in the dark; others approach the problem in a very common-sense manner. Answering one question with another, those who are prepared to advise usually ask, “What do you plan to do?” If you want to follow certain professions, then by all means take Latin. These certain professions will always include medicine, law, pharmacy, nursing, and teaching. Although true, this is not inclusive enough. One of the most practical values of a study of Latin is too often overlooked—its aid in the everyday use of our own American speech. For everyone will have need of this, whatever his profession. Probably no other study gives the wide vocabulary and polished grammar which comes with a knowledge of Latin. Home Economics Miss Piper is in charge of the home economics department. The freshmen take clothing as a prerequisite to cooking their sophomore year, but both clothing and foods are selective courses and may be taken by juniors and seniors, too. Double periods are devoted to both. In clothing, girls learn how to plan and select clothes that suit their type, as well as make the garments. The principles of constructions and tailoring are taught. This year the girls helped to sponsor a commercial style show by Simplicity Pattern Company with Betty Shaw as educational stylist. In foods class the girls are divided into families. Each group plans, prepares and serves an entire menu during the laboratory periods. An extensive study of how food affects health forms a basis for meal planning. Special activities such as a Christmas Tea for Home Economics mothers, a buffet luncheon, a Valentine Tea, French Dinner, informal dinner, an Athletic Banquet, and the F. F. A. banquet are features of the year. Science One of the two majors necessary to graduate may be obtained by taking three years of science, or one other science in addition to the two sciences which are required. It is suggested that those going to college take all four years offered. General science, taught by both Mr. Judd and Miss Piper, is a required subject for all freshmen. In this class they become acquainted with different sciences. Perhaps most important of all, they learn how to think and their power of reasoning is developed. They enlarge their vocabulary and learn how to express themselves more clearly. Some time is also devoted to safety first. Biology is a science taken by many sophomores, although it is not required. The animal and plant kingdoms are studied and power of observation developed. Dissections of animals help the understanding of animal development. Field trips are made in the fall and spring to study and recognize trees, shrubs and wild flowers of the local vicinity. Chemistry is a science offered to either juniors or seniors. All those who are planning to advance into the field of medicine or engineering should take this subject. Mr. Judd presents the course with a twofold purpose; college preparatory and practical knowledge. In physics an effort is made to give each student an understanding of the fundamental principles of heat, light, sound, and electricity. The subject thus becomes a basis for the explanation of everyday happenings such as friction and refrigeration. It is a senior subject. Commerce MISS GRACEN MISS COCKING MR. BIDNER The commercial department of our high school offers subjects with both vocational and college preparatory objectives. In this department we offer bookkeeping, commercial arithmetic, commercial law, a beginning and advanced class in shorthand, and straight type. The two years of shorthand and typing include transcription practice. The main aims of this department are to prepare students for positions in nearby offices, and to give those who are planning further business training drill in the fundamentals of business. Business students, by learning the fundamentals in high school, shorten very materially their time at business college. Many college preparatory students select one or more of these courses, such as bookkeeping, straight type, or stenography, as they feel that such courses may prove useful in the future. Miss Gracen teaches bookkeeping and shorthand. She states that the commercial department has more calls for good office workers than it can supply. Miss Cocking, our teacher of typing, commercial law, and commercial arithmetic, requires that collegiate standards of speed and accuracy be met. A student cannot be recommended for an office position unless he has average or better grades and other desirable traits, such as cooperation, neat personal appearance, and a desirable personality. We know of no better course for a student to take if he aspires to a position in the commercial world or if he intends to take college commercial training. Agriculture Agriculture is a vocational subject giving boys who are interested in farming or related fields opportunities of an unlimited nature. In addition to class work, each boy applies the material he learns to one or more home supervised projects. First year agriculture students are enrolled in the Animal Husbandry course. Here they learn about the care of farm animals. Second year agriculture students study soils and crops—their structure and usage. In the junior and senior years we alternate Farm Management and Farm Mechanics. Boys must have had at least one agricultural course before they are allowed to take Farm Mechanics. They study farm shop enterprises, learn to construct simple buildings, and do other farm jobs. We stress the importance of construction for boys’ projects in this course. Farm Management takes up the study of records and better management of farming. Farm bookkeeping is studied as a part of the course. Each boy must carry one or more home supervised projects, which are diversified as much as possible. One third of the credit for the year’s work depends on this particular experience, and no credit is given until the project is completed. For outstanding work in projects one fourth credit, in addition to the regular Agriculture credit, is given. A boy can gain extra credit toward graduation in this manner. Boys can get the same type of competitive training as in other branches of school activities by entering their products in vocational and state fairs. Judging teams compete at the state contests each year, and letters are given to boys who are in the upper one fourth in these contests. Mr. Bidner, our instructor, believes that the boy who takes a full course in Agriculture should have a good background for any related farm undertaking. Mathematics Algebra is a required course for all freshmen, and plane geometry for all sophomores. It is generally conceded that any student who plans to go to college should take advanced mathematics. This is an elective course for either juniors or seniors. A major may be acquired by taking three years of mathematics. The first year of algebra, taught by Mr. McCarty, consists of the fundamental principles which have significant application in everyday life. Plane geometry, taught by Miss Gracen and Mr. Wagner, includes constructing and solving diagrams of a plane surface nature, and provides for practical application in numerous vocations. Advanced mathematics, taught by Mr. Swinney, includes one semester’s study of advanced algebra and the remaining semester of solid geometry. Emphasis is placed on arriving at definite conclusions through logical thinking and analyzing of problems. History There are four courses of history offered from which a student may obtain his two units that are required. All classes are taught by Miss Bear. A general history is recommended for the junior year, and American history the senior year. If a student wishes to major in history by taking three years, he would take Ancient History the sophomore year and Modern European History the junior year. American history, which includes six weeks study of Civics, is required for graduation. One day a week in each course, current events are studied from the newspapers and magazines in the school library. Discussions in these classes help to lay a foundation for good citizenship. Many modern problems are easily understood through the events of the past. As historical names, places and events are constantly referred to, history has a cultural as well as a social value. Industrial Arts Physical Education Upper Left MESSRS. SWINNEY, Mc-CAKTY. AND WAGNER; MISS GRACEN Upper Right MISS HEAR Rower Left INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLASS Lower Right GIRLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS Two courses of Industrial Arts taught by Mr. Wagner are offered to those students who are interested in woodworking and mechanical drawing. Industrial Arts I, an elective course generally for freshmen, consists of twelve weeks of mechanical drawing and twenty-four weeks of handworking and finishing. The second course, also elective, consists of two semesters of machine woodworking, upholstering and finishing. Industrial Arts will prove profitable as a means of learning basic operations in handling woodworking supplies, tools, and machines. Through the course students learn the appreciation of good workmanship and design, besides related information of a cultural nature. Every student has an opportunity to take part in some type of physical exercise. Those who are physically unfit for such activities are excused by a written excuse from their doctor. Boys who take part in athletics receive their exercise in that manner. The girls’ classes are supervised by Miss Cocking, and the boys’ by Mr. McCarty. There are two class periods every week devoted to the purpose of creating activity for the group as a whole. Different activities are scheduled according to the seasons of the school year. Some of these are basketball, volley ball, paddle badminton, and calisthenics. Besides physical exercises, health articles and habits are discussed. Cleanliness is stressed, and one requirement is that each student take a good shower before leaving the class. Music MISS RICKARD MR. FREDERICK Our Glee Clubs, while recreational in a sense, set as their goal the covering of a wide variety of song from Palestrina to Rudolph Friml. In the literature both sacred and secular compositions are studied. Together with the cultivation of the voice, the acquiring of an appreciation for songs of the past and present is the chief aim of this course. Tryouts are held in the fall of each year to determine the range of the voices of those interested in belonging to this organization. The Girls’ Glee Club meets twice a week—on Monday and Thursday. The Boys’ Glee Club also meets twice a week, but on Tuesday and Thursday. A mixed chorus, which was just instituted this year, meets but once a week— on Friday. Glee Club members have the opportunity of appearing before the public several times during the course of the year. Usually in March, we present a musicale; in the spring, we enter in contests various groups, as well as soloists. We also give a few selections for Commencement programs and Baccalaureate services. Inestimable value is to be found in vocal training. In each meeting we are trained in scales, exercises, and drills, as well as in sight-reading and practicing songs already studied. One half credit a year is given for this work. For four years two credits or one unit is given. Miss Louise Rickard was our instructor the first semester, but she resigned in December. Mrs. Helen Gutheil has capably taken her place. Girls’ Glee Club Boys’ Club and If a student is interested in music, band proves a profitable course. There are five periods of practice a week. Three periods are devoted to practice of the entire band, and the other two periods are devoted to sectional rehearsals of the brass and wood winds. Instrumental instruction is offered to those students who wish to enter the band. Lessons are given in classes of not over five pupils. The classes are conducted outside of school under school regulations. Members of the band who are interested and have attained a degree of technicality are urged to do solo work. The school owns a complete set of the more unusual types of instruments such as oboes, bassoons, alto and bass clarinets, tubas, and a string bass. These instruments are made available to properly qualified students. The music library is composed of the most modern and recent types of publications for concert band, ranging from symphonic editions to better types of popular music. Band is an excellent means of developing music appreciation and understanding. A suitable type of instruction is given, which promotes higher standards of musical excellence and student performance. This year the band took part in the annual musical on March 31. Selected members of the band played several popular numbers. The Swing Band made numerous appearances at the home basketball games. Drama Club The Drama Club, under the direction of Miss Fox, meets once a week on Wednesday. The primary aim of the club is to develop poise, voice, and speech in everyday life and on the stage. The main topics studied are sensation, observation, imagination, concentration, and characterization. At the end of the year, in order to put into practice the topics studied throughout the year, individual presentations of literature were given. The contests were the big projects of the year. An elimination contest was held to choose the contestants for the county, in which Joan Archer placed first in the humorous reading; Rita Novak, first in the serious reading; and Weaver Dunnan, third in oratorical declamation. Joan and Rita participated in the sub-district contest, in which Joan placed second and Rita third. This entitled Joan to enter the district contest. Here and There MISS STUBBINS, Office Girl MESSRS. BECKSTRAND, BURKLUND, JOHNSON and GRAYSON Bus transportation is provided for rural students in the Paxton High School district. • • • An assembly of the entire school is held during the ninth period on Friday of each week. Pep meetings for athletic contests often constitute a part of this assembly. • • • On Tuesdays during the ninth period, each class holds a separate meeting. There announcements are made and business is carried on under parliamentary rules. • • • Several all-school parties are held in the auditorium, usually on Friday nights, and are attended by both faculty and students. Here we become better acquainted and are able to acquire practical knowledge of proper social behavior. • • • Last year a guidance program was instituted. Each student has one member of the faculty as his counselor. From him the student can obtain advice about his course of study or anything else connected with school life. This guidance program will be especially helpful to freshmen. • • • The student council sponsors several outstanding outside talent programs during the year. This excellent entertainment is offered the student body at little or no cost. • • • A program of noon athletic activities for rural students also forms an important part of school life. Coach McCarty conducts a special basketball practice session each noon during the season; promising players are given an opportunity to play on the regular high school teams. In addition, last year class basketball teams were formed, and a tournament was carried on during noon hours at the close of the season. • • • Other advantages offered to students of Paxton High are: rental of most text books, individual hall lockers, and free use of the excellent and extensive school library. A Pupil’s Daily Schedule Name: Fred Freshman Semester: 1 Period Recite Study Room 1st Band 2nd Manual Training I 14 3rd Manual Training 1 14 4th Algebra I 31 5th General Science 33 6th Physical Education T. Th. Assem. M. W. F. 7th English I 25 8th Assem. 9th Class Meeting T. Locker : 168 Name : Sally Sophomore Semester: 1 Period Recite Study Room 1st Assem. 2nd Physical Education T. Th. Assem. M. W. F. 3rd English II 26 4th Assem. 5th Geometry 27 6th Assem. 7th Latin II 26 8th Ancient History 36 9th Drama Club W. Locker: : 90 Name : Jane Junior Semester: 1 Name: Sam Senior Semester: Period Recite Study Room Period Recite Study Roo, 1st English III 27 1st Band 2nd Chemistry 33 2nd American History 36 3rd Laboratory T. Th. Assem. F. 3rd Assem. Physical Education M. W. 4th Agriculture IV 4th Assem. 5th Assem. 5th Shorthand I 35 6th English IV 27 6th Type 34 7th Physical Education T. Th. Assem. 7th World History 36 M. W. F. 8th Assem. 8th Commercial Arith. 34 9th Girls’ Glee Club M. Th. 9th Paper Staff T. Locker: 33 Locker: 109 BOOK III: ACT I V I T I OS St u a e nt d o u n a i The Student Council, a representative body, had as its officers this year: President, Robert Froyd; Vice President, Dick Cottrell; Secretary-Treasurer, Phyllis Anderson; and Adviser, Miss Strong. The class representatives were: Freshmen, Mary Elizabeth Eagan and Bud Turner; Sophomores, Ella Mae Stanford and Harry Curtis; Juniors, Evelyn Weidner and Lewis Dayton; and Seniors, Patricia Patton and Charles Ingleman. The group carried out numerous and successful projects. In the fall, they sponsored the Big Sister and Brother movement, freshmen initiation, the book exchange, and a Sweater Hop at which all freshmen and new upperclassmen were guests of honor. Other school functions were a Homecoming, a Christmas, and a Patriotic party. A final party was held on the evening of class day. As usual, they had outside talent programs which this year consisted of the Bentley Trio, Plantation Singers, Captain Frank Gutley, and “Tales of a Camera Man.” They sponsored the Apollo Quartet from Wesleyan, the purchasing of four floor lamps for school use, and the presenting of awards to outstanding students. The Student Council also planned the carol singing in the halls at Christmas time, and the Courtesy Campaign, and they assisted Miss Piper in decorating for the Athletic Banquet. Congratulations to the Student Council for a most successful year. U ZS 7 aznizzi o j- cz frn zzuza The Future Farmers of America, a national organization, has a local membership of fifty-three. The officers are: President, Everette Abrahamson; Vice- President, Charles Ingleman; Secretary, Harold Turner; Treasurer, Stanley Peterson; Reporter, Norman Gustafson; and Adviser, Mr. W. I. Bidner. The F. F. A. begins the year with initiation in the fall. The “Greenhands” must earn and invest $50 before they become a Future Farmer. Boys who meet other requirements and have outstanding records may petition at the end of the third year of membership for the State Farmers Degree. These boys are chosen for the degree by delegates to the State Convention held in June. The members attended the International Livestock show in December. Transportation was provided by the school buses. Other activities were the annual Father and Son Banquet, and the Community Service. The group will also take part in the Judging Contest and State Convention, the results of which will be too late in the year for publication. d £ Cl 4, 4, dP [ a jj ± THE JUNIORS PRESENTED ON NOVEMBER 19, 1940 ‘THE HUTCHINSONS—BLESS THEM” Lorraine Roberts Paul Hutchinson Joe Hutchinson Minerva . Kay Hutchinson Eileen Hutchinson Mary Hutchinson Grandma Ralph Hutchinson Joyce Wills Davey Burnside Mr. Jackson Radio Announcer Director—Miss Strong The part of Joe Hutchinson was played Devore Killip. Bonnie Brison Edward Cogan William Eagan Norma Bryant Marilyn Peterson Barbara Davis Mary Graham Evelyn Weidner Glenn Burklund . Esther Spung Stanley Peterson Gordon Johnson . John Fiscus by William Eagan in the absence of THE SENIORS PRESENTED ON MAY 5, 1941 “SPRING FEVER” Howard Brant . . Evan Danielson Ed Burns . . Dick Thilmony Vic Lewis ........ . . Glenn Arnold Lou Herron ........ . . . Edna Ryberg Mrs. Spangler ....... . . . Ellen Trigger Anne Purcell . . Jeanne Parker Vivian George ....... . . . Betty Turner Henry Purcell . . Weaver Dunnan Phoebe Purcell . Dorothy Mae Rendahl Maude Corey . . Norma Foster Prof. Virgil Bean . Francis Scarbrough Dr. Dixon ........ . . Robert Moline Director—Miss Cocking u blL cations £. c o i cl t a j- j- The Record Staff is selected from those students who have the inclination and literary ability to write for the school paper. The members of the P. C. H. S. paper staff are: Editor, Marilyn Peterson; Assistant Editor, Barbara Davis; Sports Editor, Brooks Davis; Feature Editors, Dorothy Anderson, Evelyn Weid-ner, and Devore Killip; Proof Readers, Mary Hendershott, and Juanita Douglas; Reporters, Lois Hall, Mary Margaret Graham, Peggy Carlsten, and Pauline Metz; Typists, Jeanne Parker, Betty Turner, Mary Beth Larson, Shirley Vevig, and Maxine Shreves. Staff meeting is held on Friday, and final preparation of the articles to be printed in the Wednesday Paxton Record is made on Tuesday, the ninth hour. The paper contains the current school news and other articles of a suitable nature. The columns featured this year were “What’s Doing,” “Meet Your Seniors,” “Sports Column,” and “Inquiring Reporter.” Students who write twenty acceptable articles, and the typists who write ten articles may receive a school letter. £.jl£ctor t a j f The Reflector is the annual year book published by the Senior class. Nomination to the staff is based on scholarship and dependability. In the class election, two students compete for the position of editor. The one who receives the greatest number of votes is editor, and the other is assistant editor. The other offices are assigned to those receiving the majority vote. A letter is awarded to the members who are judged capable and dependable. This year, for the first time, the snap shots were taken and developed by students outside of the Senior class. We wish to thank William Eagan, Kenneth Dougherty, and Everett Robertson for their cooperation. Athletics Football September found Coach McCarty working hard with his group of prospective gridders, whose cooperation was rewarded with the Wauseca League Crown. The Armistice Day game ended a most successful football season, as Paxton tied Drummer 0-0. The season’s slate shows eight wins, one tie, and not a single defeat. Statistics show that the Golden Boys averaged a little over eighteen points a game, while the opponents made slightly over four. For the conference games, Paxton finished first, Watseka and Milford tied for second, Gibson City third, Gilman fourth, Rantoul fifth, and Onarga in the cellar. From this team, Bob Froyd was chosen to represent the Paxton champions on Pat Harmon’s and Rocky Wolfe’s all-state team—an honor not only for Bob, but also the team and the school. The Paxton offense was featured by a well-balanced running and passing attack. Its ball carrying fell upon the shoulders of Bob Froyd and Clyde Morrison, while the rest of the team performed their blocking duties well. Their defense ability is proved by the small number of points scored against Paxton during the whole season. Following the last league game, which sewed up the championship, the followers of the team gave the boys a fried chicken dinner at the Paxton Recreation Center. This was the highlight of the season’s entertainment. Following are the scores showing the team’s record for the season: Paxton 13; Drummer 0 Paxton 12; Milford 0 Paxton 25; Gilman 6 Paxton 22; Rantoul 6 Paxton 26; Watseka 6 Paxton 34; Onarga 13 Paxton 20; Hoopeston 0 Paxton 14; Rantoul 7 Paxton 0; Drummer 0 Basketball After a successful 1939-40 season, our popular football and basketball coach, William McCarty, was confronted with the tremendous problem of rebuilding his squad. Such expert basketeers as Norman Wade, Bob McCarty, Marcus Rodeen, John Vevig, Gene Rudd, Charlie Young, and Noel Hales, were lost through graduation. Mr. McCarty handled the situation unquestionably well by combining five cagers that featured a well-balanced team. A severe blow was felt by the club when an announcement was made that Captain Bob Froyd was preparing to leave for Annapolis to take entrance examinations for the Naval Academy. This forced Bob to bid adieu to high school sports, but the remainder of the team promised to carry on to the best of their ability. Listed among those who defeated Paxton were Melvin, Watseka, Gibson, Rantoul, Milford, Hoopeston, Champaign, and Danville. BASKETBALL SCORES Games Paxton Melvin...........................32 Fisher ...... 44 Watseka..........................28 Onarga...........................37 Gilman...........................39 Gibson...........................28 Rantoul..........................27 Melvin...........................36 Onarga...........................49 Milford . . . . . 15 Watseka ..... 26 Gibson...........................21 Ford County Tournament Cabery .... 30 Melvin .... 19 Sibley.......................41 Gilman...........................32 Rantoul..........................27 Milford ..... 27 Fisher...........................21 Hoopeston........................14 Champaign .... 23 Danville.........................26 20 725 Opponents 44 18 31 26 26 14 29 37 32 41 36 22 13 31 25 20 27 60 15 35 49 35 44 662 Regional Tournament Melvin Baseball In this issue the Reflector staff is introducing the use of last year’s baseball schedule. This plans makes it possible to give the scores of the entire season instead of those completed before the annual goes to press. Coach Deloss Wagner piloted his team through a very successful 1940 season. His four experienced lettermen were Bob Froyd, John Vevig, Ray Snyder, and Marcus Rodeen. These players formed the nucleus of the team. Norman Wade was the ace pitcher, with constant relief hurling from Gene Rudd. The team’s record shows seven victories and three defeats. Several injuries to the players crippled the team, with Dick Thilmony’s broken ankle topping the list. Scores: Paxton 2, Sibley 1 Paxton 6, Onarga 0 Paxton 9, Thawville 4 Paxton 3, Rankin 4 Paxton 1, Loda 3 Paxton 4, Piper City 1 Paxton 3, Cissna Park 12 Paxton 1, Buckley 0 Paxton 3, Melvin 2 Paxton 4, Cissna Park 3 % h £ i x jJ n t i t i a i 1 ( £ SI, all ZJ n O CiT 'Jfz £ m Everette Abrahamson Ever Aiming Betty Anderson Bit “A-flutter” Phyllis Anderson Plenty All right Glenn Arnold Greatly Admired Betty Bayles Busy Bee Robert Booth . Rather Bashful Jack Bridwell . Just Bashful Lyle Buchanan Lovely Blush Mary Custer . Mighty Cute Evan Danielson Ever Demanding Eleanor Doty . Ever Dutiful Weaver Dunnan Well Done Wilma Elliott . Willing Ever Opal Fiscus Often Fun Norma Foster . Nimble Fingers Velda Fox Very Foxy Robert Froyd . Remarkably Fleet Dorothy Gustafson . Domestic Girl Betty Hand . Bit Handy Carolyn Holton Courteously Humble Delmar Holverson . Doesn’t Hurry Kermit Hustedt Knows How Gwendolyn Hyde . Genuinely Helpful Charles Ingleman . Charming Indeed Dorothy Johnson Dependable Joy William Johnson Will Joke Leota Jones Lively Jester Vivian Jones . Vividly Joyful Allan Karr Amorous Knight Mary Beth Larson . Mighty Busy Lass Benita Leonard Brunette Lady Marjorie Lewis Mighty Likeable Carl Lind Cautious Lad Vera Mabry . Very Modest Claranell Martin Clever Maid Pauline Metz . Prim Miss Kenneth Mineer Knows Much (Tells Nothing) Robert Moline Romantic Manner Clyde Morrison Carefree Man By Their Initials Ye Shall Know Them (continued) Marjorie Morrison . Rita Novak Delmar Nuss . Jeanne Parker Richard Parker Patricia Patton Dorothy Mae Rendahl Edna Ryberg . Francis Scarbrough . Anna Seim Maxine Shreves Edward Sickler Paul Sivill Robert Stone . Mary Terrell . Richard Thilmony . Ralph Tribbey Ellen Trigger . Betty Turner . Shirley Vevig . Ben Walker . Ormal Wycoff Mischievous Marge Right Nice Despises None Jolly Pep Really Priceless Plenty Polite Dreams (of) Making Rhythi Ever Ready Fine Scout “Ain’t she” Sweet Mighty Short Ever Sunny Pretty Silent Real Soldier Most Trustworthy Really Tired Real Trooper Energetic Thrift Bit (of a) Tease Surely Vivacious Blonde Waves Often Willing £ n i o % J1 i tT z a z jj 1. Abrahamson, Everette 2. Anderson, Betty 3. Anderson, Phyllis . 4. Arnold, Glenn 5. Bayles, Betty . 6. Booth, Robert 7. Bridwell, Jack 8. Buchanan, Lyle 9. Custer, Mary . 10. Danielson, Evan 11. Doty, Eleanor 12. Dunnan, Weaver . 13. Elliott, Wilma 14. Fiscus, Opal . 15. Foster, Norma 16. Fox, Velda 17. Froyd, Robert 18. Gustafson, Dorothy 19. Hand, Betty . 20. Holton, Carolyn 21. Hoi verson, Delmar 22. Hustedt, Kermit 23. Hyde, Gwendolyn . 24. Ingleman, Charles . 25. Johnson, Dorothy . 26. Johnson, William . 27. Jones, Leota . 28. Jones, Vivian . 29. Karr, Allan . 30. Larson, Mary Beth 31. Leonard, Benita 32. Lewis, Marjorie 33. Lind, Carl 34. Mabry, Vera . 35. Martin, Claranell . 36. Metz, Pauline 37. Mineer, Kenneth . 38. Moline, Robert 39. Morrison, Clyde 40. Morrison, Marjorie . 41. Novak, Rita . 42. Nuss, Delmar “So Big” “Spring Came On Forever” “The Here-To-Yonder Girl” “When Knighthood Was In Flower’ “Gone With The Wind” “Far From The Maddening Crowd” “Jack And The Beanstalk” “Land Of Promise” “Sound Of Running Feet” “This Is My Story” “The Courageous Heart” “A Man For The Ages” “We” “Beauty Of The Purple” “My Musical Life” “Uncharted Ways” “Annapolis Today” “Highway Past Her Door” “Little Women” “A House Of Her Own” “The Beckoning Road” “Westward Ho” “The Great Stone Face” “The Standard Bearer” “Victory” “The Hurricane” “Let’s Look At The Stars” “A Tale Of Two Cities” “Youth At The Wheel” “Little Women” “Pollyanna” “Years Of Grace” “Alone” “We” “Chivalry” “The Age Of Innocence” “Gentlemen Aren’t Sissies” “Who Rides In The Dark?” “Roughing It” “Marjorie Daw” “Red Rust” “The Lady Or The Tiger?” SENIOR LIBRARY (continued) 43. Parker, Jeanne 44. Parker, Richard 45. Patton, Patricia 46. Rendahl, Dorothy Mae 47. Ryberg, Edna . 48. Scarbrough, Francis 49. Seim, Anna . 50. Shreves, Maxine . 51. Sickler, Edward 52. Sivill, Paul 53. Stone, Robert 54. Terrell, Mary 55. Thilmony, Richard 56. Tribbey, Ralph 57. Trigger, Ellen 58. Turner, Betty 59. Vevig, Shirley 60. Walker, Ben . 61. Wycoff, Ormal “Beloved Vagabond” “Romantic Rebel” “The Great Quest” “Dotty Dimples” “Little Women” “Men Of Iron” “Innocence Abroad” “Little Women” “Marching On” “A Dog At His Heel” “Adventure Awaits” “All This And Heaven, Too” “Tom Sawyer” “The Good Earth” “The Great Hunger” “Merrylips” “Golden Treasure” “Ben And Me” “Bright Land” dP. d. H. daf nclar joi 194.O- 1941 Sept. 4—Vacation Ends—School Begins! 9—Freshmen become naturalized citizens of P. C. H. S. 12— We prepare for Gibson with downtown Pep Meeting. 13— First football game. Result: Victory over Gibson! 19-20—Vacation again—Teachers’ Institute. 24— Student Council presents Bendy Trio. Oct. 7—Junior play tryouts. 9— New students welcomed by all-school party. 14— Immunization day. 18— End of first six weeks. 25— Homecoming football game and party. Nov. 1—Teachers’ Institute, and a holiday. 11—Armistice Day program. Coats, blankets, and football game at Gibson. 19— Junior play success. 21-22—Turkey, dressing, and Thanksgiving. 20— Plantation Singers provide assembly program. 25— Basketball season opens with Paxton vs. Melvin. 26— School girls are mannequins at style show. 28- 29—Six weeks tests again. Dec. 18—All-school Christmas party. 20—Christmas vacation begins. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Jan. 2—Vacation ended too soon. 2-3—Mr. Sanford gave vocational advice. 10— Rural 7th and 8th use study hall for exams. 17- 18—Semester’s—no comments. 29- 30-31—County Tournament. Feb. 5—Student body entertained by Wesleyan Apollo Club Quartet. 25-26-27-28—Bus routes held basketball tournament. 28—Movie shown in assembly on “Our Declaration of Independence.” 28—Fourth six weeks ended. March 5-6-7-8—Regional Tourney at Sibley. 7—Student Council presents Captain Frank Grilley. 14—Use your best manners. Courtesy campaign has begun. 18— Movie on “Our Bill of Rights.” P. C. H. S. Calendar for 1940-1941 (continued) 20— Patriotic school party. 21— Teachers visit other schools—we have a vacation. 25—Seniors seek stars for the play. 28—County Literary Contest at Sibley. Sophomores are victorious in the finals of intra-mural basketball. 31—Annual musical. April 3—Student Council presents “Tales of a Camera Man.” Joan Archer places second, and Rita Novak third at sub-district literary contest at Normal. 8— Baseball season opens. 9— End of fifth six weeks. (School will soon be out.) Mr. Wagner’s last day at P. C. H. S. 10-11—Easter vacation is welcome. 14—Mr. Meier becomes a new faculty member. 18—F. F. A. banquet. 22—French dinner. 24—Wauseca track meet. May 5—Senior play a hit. 8—Athletic banquet. 16—Dancing feet, pretty dresses, and Junior-Senior Banquet. 21— Class Day. 22- 23—Senior exams. Oh, for a “B” average!! 2 5—Baccal aureate. 27— Commencement and our diplomas at last. 28- 28—Underclassmen complete the year at P. C. H. S. with semester exams. Engraved by THE INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING COMPANY Printed by THE N. E. STEVENS PRINTING COMPANY