Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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CAN YOU IMAGINE . . . Fred Causey with a comb? . . . Evie Robertson not knowing his bands? . . . Boy Kenney without a car? . . . The U. S. not winning this war? . . . Avis without a sweater? . . . Semesters without an aspirin? . . . Peppy people on Monday mornings? . . . Swanfelt a brunette? . . . Paxton minus the Swedes? . . . Having tires to conserve? . . . Next year’s Easter bonnets? . . . What hitch-hikers will do when there are no more cars on the road? . . . P. C. H. S. without the “Swingsters”? . . . Winning Job Day? . . . P. C. H. S. having escalators installed? . . . Vince Purn without a joke? . . . John Lateer without “Muscles”? . . . . Art Jarrett plaving at the Junior-Senior Banquet? . . . . People not buying the Reflector? . . . . Not being able to imagine? TIDBITS (from here and there) (mostly here but not all there) Lois Hall really picks ’em—during the year she’s had the attention of the Navy, Army, and the Department of Justice! The Navy seems to be lasting, though. Louise Bost and Stanley Peterson seem to be “hitting it off” O. K., to date. One never can tell, though. True love never runs smoothly!?? Our congratulations to Phyllis Holroyd, who became Mrs. Robert Dean Short on New Year’s Day. We of P. C. H. S. sincerely hope that she is as happy all of her life as she is now. Our nifty blonde cheerleader held her own with “Wendy“ most of this year. Is “compatible” the right word for it? She must have beaten Opal’s time!! Those nightly sessions at the “5D” Poker Parlor are really becoming the “talk of the town.” And the audience is getting larger by degrees—some fun! Why, in spring, does a young man’s fancy lightly turn to thoughts of love? You’ve got me—but I sure like the idea! The war affected all of us this year. No cars—conserving on the rubber supply; no sugar—rationing; but, all in all, it wasn’t so bad. At least, we reduced—some—and the enforced exercise didn’t do us any harm! What could be the attraction at the corner drug store? It wouldn’t be the student help, would it? They say “beauty is skin deep,” but, with modern cosmetics, who can see the skin? You can do a lot for defense. For one thing—get used to using your foot-mobile. As my closing tidbit, I have a “plug” for my Uncle Sam. Let’s all buy defense stamps and bonds (if possible, the latter!!) and “Keep’Em Flying.” WHAT’S DOING The Student Council really did a good job-of things this year. Examples of their efforts’ are the super school parties we had, and the excellent outside talent programs. Also, they sponsored a sale of Defense Stamps in P. C. H. S. We should be proud of the excellent showing we made in doing our part for Uncle Sam. At the Homecoming party, we had the King and Queen of P. C. H. S. crowned. I think we all “hoorayed” at the student-body’s choice of Ruth Harrington, and Jack Miller. Did you notice the number of Alumni visiting school before vacation? The P. C. H. S. Carnival, held December 5, was a big success. Irene Streeter was voted the most popular girl in P. C. H. S.; quite an honor for a freshman! The music departments’ musical went over with a “bang.” the star attraction being the P. C. H. S. Swing Band. Mrs. Gutheil and Mr. Frederick are to be congratulated. Our congrats to both of you!! The Style Show of April 24 was a novel idea. The theme was “Daisy Mae Goes To Town,” with newcomer Betty Deck in the star role. Even Lil’ Abner was there—in the person of Andy Henricks. Semester exams are over for another year and those seniors who escaped with “B” averages breathed a sigh of relief. You can’t imagine how gratifying it is to watch the others suffer! Congratulations to Barbara Jean Given for her excellent showing in the instrumental contests this year. We’re proud of you, Bobbie Jean!

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 This is the second time in the history of P. C. H. S. that a newspaper has been published entirely by the school. In 1930-1933, a school paper, known as The P. C. H. S. Record, was printed by Stevens Printing Company. Everything involved in producing the new paper is done in the school—that is, the articles are written by the staff, the stencils are cut, and the mimeographing is done in the school building. The cover of the paper is prepared by Wildon Metz. In choosing a name for this school paper, the students were given an opportunity to submit names. The one chosen was suggested by Stanley Peterson. Subscription fees cover the cost of publication for the most part; however, the school helped in the initial expenses. The subscription cost is twenty cents per semester or thirty-five cents a year. The newspaper work offers many opportunities for those who are interested in running a mimeograph, cutting stencils, and general newspaper work. Anyone qualified may be on the staff. Those entitled to literary letters because of the position they fill capably are: editor, assistant editor, typists, mimeograph operators, circulation manager, and art editor. Any other member of the staff or any student writing fifteen articles that are published in the school paper may also receive a letter. Some of the favorite columns this year were “What’s Doing,” the traditional “Meet Your Seniors,” “Tid-Bits (mostly here and not all there),” and “Can You Imagine?” We have reproduced some of these columns on the following page. The members of the first BLUE AND GOLD staff were: editor, Dorothy Anderson; assistant editor, Evelyn Weidner; circulation manager, Mary Elizabeth Eagan; sports, Bob Lateer; art and F. F. A., Wildon Metz; feature writers, Peggy Carl-sten, Joan Archer, and Lorraine Holverson; typists, Doris Swanfelt, Frances Salvage, Patricia Fuller, and Maxine Kirsche; mimeograph operators, Barbara Thilmony and Ella Mae Stanford. Congratulations to the BLUE AND GOLD staff!!!!

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P is for Principal A high school education should be a very important part of the lives of the young people of our community. Those who take it lightly or those who fail to finish it are handicapping themselves tremendously. Our standards of work are high, and the going is sometimes tough, but, after the course is completed, there is great satisfaction in having mastered it. 1 hereby commend those who have done well during the past year, and I sincerely recommend that all people of high school age take the high school work most seriously. John J. Swinney. BOARD OF EDUCATION Walter E. Kiest, President Harry P. Larson, Secretary Dr. Wayne L. Hamm John A. Watson William R. Watts