Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1943 volume:

7 4c (leJfl 19 4 3 Paxton Community High School Paxton, Illinois STAFF Lilian Dorothy Tappan Anderson Ella Mae Jack Peggy Stanford Ireland Carlsten WE, THE REFLECTOR STAFF OF 1943, present this book to you, the Student Bodv, in the hope that in years to come it will recall many happy memories of our school life together. THE STAFF Editor Assistant Editor Organization Editor Photograph Editor Sports Editor Ella Maf. Stanford Peggy Carlsten Dorothy Anderson Lilian Tappan . Jack Ireland 1943 R lflectosi . . . TELLS THE STORY OF THE i© a CLASSES S , SPORTS ACTIVITIES! ff AND EVENTS OF A FOUR VEAR EDUCATION, AND A RECORD OF THIS PARTICULAR SCHOOL VEAR'42-43 PRINCIPAL It was in 1922 that Mr. Swinney’s name was first placed on the teaching staff of Paxton Community High School. He was assistant principal, coach, and science teacher. The next year he became principal. Since 1926, he has held, in addition to the latter position, the positions of Superintendent of the Paxton Schools and teacher of advanced mathematics in the high school. We feel that it is largely through his efforts that our school years have been a success. + + + BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. Wayne L. Hamm, President Harry P. Larson, Secretary Walter S. Kiest John A. Watson William Overstreet FACULTY Front row: Verne E. Kresse . . . general science . . . chemistry . . . physics . . . aeronautics club. Wilmot Bidner . . . agriculture . . . F.F.A. . . . freshman class adviser. Pearl Augspurger . . . algebra . . . geometry . . . sophomore class adviser. Maude Gracen . . . assistant principal . . . bookkeeping . . . shorthand I and II . . . geometry. Lola Schoof . . . home economics . . . biology . . . junior class adviser. Elsie Crosby . . . type classes . . . commercial law . . . senior class adviser . . . girls’ physical education. Don Miller . . . coach . . . boys’ gym . . . manual training. Back row: Frances Kitchell . . . English III and IV . . . drama club . . . senior class adviser. Janece Johnson . . . glee clubs . . . band director . . . mixed chorus. Irene Bear . . . history . . . Reflector Staff adviser . . . senior class adviser. Clarice Swinford . . . English II . . . Latin . . . Blue and Gold sponsor . . . sophomore class adviser. Marjorie Strong . . . French . . . English I . . . junior class adviser . . . Student Council sponsor . . . “Plane Crazy”. The Reflector Staff regrets the absence of Mr. Wayne Wilkinson’s, Mr. Paul E. Hemp’s and Mr. Paul Ricker’s pictures in the faculty group, which was taken in the early fall. Mr. Wilkinson succeeded Miss Kitchell and Mr. Hemp and Mr. Ricker succeeded Mr. Bidner, both of whom resigned during the second semester. THE TOTAL=SEN IORS JACK IRELAND, President Manager Baseball (1) Basketball (2), (3) Football (2), (3), (4) Vice-President Student Council (3) Reflector Band (1). (2), (3), (4) Swing Band (1), (2), (3) CATHERINE PETERSON, Secretary Glee Club (1) Hlue and Gold (4) Drama Club (4) NORMAN GUSTAFSON, Vice-President F.F.A. (1). (2), (3), (4) Patrol Duty (3), (4) NORRIS BURKLUND, Treasurer Glee Club (4) Mixed Chorus (4) Ensemble (4) Aeronautics Club (4) Class Basketball Team (4) Football (4) Senior Play CLASS HISTORY FRESHMAN: The class of ’43 entered P. C. H. S. in September, 1939, as green, bewildered freshmen. We were initiated as all good freshmen are, and took our place in the halls of Paxton. To lead our class we chose Robert Watts as President, William Burklund as Vice-President, Mary Campbell as Secretary, and Phyllis Moffett as Treasurer. Our Student Council representatives were Lois Hall and Marvin McGreal. SOPHOMORE: As sophomores, we had attained one more step in our ladder of success. Miss Swinford and Mr. Judd helped us to select Leslie Carlson, President; Sam Danielson, Vice-President; Doris Ry-berg, Treasurer, and Lorraine Holverson, Secretary. Ella Mae Stanford and Harry Curtis were the Student Council representatives. We were well represented in school activities this year with Andy Henricks, Arnie Magnuson, and Jack Miller, receiving letters in football; and Jim Nuss, Jack Miller, George Fox, Wendy Siddens and Andy Henricks in basketball. Our boys’ basketball team also won the intramural basketball championship. JUNIOR: President for our junior year was Ben Johnson; Vice-President, William Burklund; Secretary, Lilian Tappan; and Treasurer, Jack Ireland. Lois Hall and Robert Watts were our Student Council representatives, while Jack Ireland was Vice-President of the Student Council. The football lettermen were William Scott, Ronald Sivill and Robert McCabe. Jack Ireland was the football manager, and Doris Ryberg, one of our cheerleaders. The highlights of our junior year was the Junior Play, “Sixteen in August”, coached by Miss Cocking, and the Junior-Senior banquet, directed by Mrs. McCarty. SENIOR: For our last year in P. C. H. S. we chose as our class officers, Jack Ireland, Norman Gustafson, Catherine Peterson, and Norris Burklund in the offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, respectively. Our Student Council representatives were Shirley Hileman and Brooks Davis. Cornelius Noland, William Scott, Robert McCabe, Wendell Siddens, Norman Gustafson, Lee Rowe, and Norris Burklund received letters in football. Jack Ireland was the football manager. The lettermen in basketball were Lee Rowe, Wendell Siddens, and George Fox. On May 17 the senior play, “Three Cornered Moon”, was presented under the direction of Mr. Wilkinson. The social event of the year was the Junior-Senior banquet given by the juniors. Dorothy Anderson, Peggy Carlsten, Ella Mae Stanford, Peggy Reid, Brooks Davis, and Catherine Peterson appeared on the honor roll regularly. Baccalaureate services were held on May 23 and Commencement exercises on May 25. ROBERT GUSTAFSON Football (3), (4) F.F.A. (1). (2), (3), (4) Aeronautics Club (3), (4) HAROLD TURNER F.F.A. (1), (2), (3), (4) Secretary of F.F.A. (2), (4) Carnival King (4) DOROTHY LEWIS Transfer from Melvin (1) Glee Club (4) Mixed Chorus (4) HELEN HENDRICKS Glee Club (4) Transfer from Rankin (2) DONALD SACHAU Transfer from Ludlow (4) Aeronautics Club (4) Class Basketball (4) WILDON METZ Transfer from Rankin (1) Glee Club (4) Mixed Chorus (4) lilue and Gold (3) Ensemble (4) F.F.A. (2), (3), (4), President (4) ROBERT PEARSON Glee Club (1) Transfer from Ludlow (1) F.F.A. (2) Class Basketball (4) EVERETTSHREVES PAUL INGOLD Transfer from Fisher (4) F.F.A. (4) STANLEY MINEER 4 3 1 9 LEE ROWE Transfer from Ludlow (4) Aeronautics Club (4) Football (4) Basketball (4) Baseball (4) Senior Play DOROTHY ANDERSON Glee Club (1). (2), (3), (4) Ensemble (2), (3), (4) Mixed Chorus (2). (3), (4) Blue and Cold (2) Editor (3) Reflector Junior Play Senior Play ARNOLD MAGNUSON Football (1), (2), (3), (4), Honorary Captain (4) F.F.A. (3), (4) BETTY PIPER Glee Club (1) Blue and Gold (1), (4) Band (1). (2) Art Club (2) Junior Play Drama C lub President (4) Red Cross (4) FRANK THOMPSON Glee Club ?1), (2), (4) Class Basketball Team (4) Mixed Chorus (4) Swing Band (1) Ensemble (4) Senior Play PEGGY CARLSTEN Glee Club (1), (2) Mixed Chorus (2) lilue and Gold (2), (3) Junior Play Reflector Red Cross (4) RICHARD ERICKSON LOIS HALL Glee Club (1), (2), (3), (4) Mixed Chorus (2), (3) Ensemble (4) Band (1), (2). (3) Swing Band (2), (3) Blue and Gold (2) DALE BAYLES Glee Club (3), (4) Mixed Chorus (4) First Aid (4) LILIAN TAPPAN Glee Club (1), (2), (3) Art Club (2) Mixed Chorus (2), (4) Class Secretary (3) Junior Play Reflector Drama Club (4) Red Cross (4) Hirst Aid (4) LESLIE CARLSON LORRAINE HOLVERSON BROOKS DAVIS CiIce Club (1). (4) Mixed chorus (1), (4) Ensemble (4) Junior Elay F.F.A. (1), (2), (3). (4), Treasurer (3) Class President (2) Baseball (3) Class Basketball (4) Glee Club (1), (2) Mixed Chorus (2) Class Secretary (2) Art Club (2) Blue and Gold (3) Red Cross (4) Band (1) Blue and Gold (2) Baseball Manager (2) Junior Play Mixed Chorus (4) Ensemble (4) Student Council (4) Aeronautics Club (4) Class Basketball (1), (2), (3), (4) Senior Play DOROTHY JUNE JOHNSON Transfer from Rankin (2) Glee Club (4) Band (1), (2), (3), (4) Swing Band First Aid (4) JOSEPHINE BARRINGER (dee Club (1) Art Club (2) GEORGE FOX Basketball (1), (2), (3), (4) Baseball (4) DONALD NELSON F.F.A. (1), (2), (3), (4) Patrol Duty (3), (4) Aeronautics Club (4) Class Basketball Team (4) WILLIAM SCOTT F.F.A. (1), (2), (3), (4) Football (1), (2), (3). (4). Honorary Captain (4) ELSIE JONES Transfer from Rankin (2) FAE ELLEN BIRKEY GVVENETH OSTROM Art Club (2) Drama Club (3) Glee Club (4) Mixed Chorus (4) First Aid (4) ROBERT BEHRENS Glee Club (2), (3) Airplane Construction (3) Mixed Chorus (3) BEN JOHNSON SHIRLEY MILKMAN Transfer from Armstrong (2) Art Club (2) Class President (3) Junior Play Drama Club (3), (4) Student Council President (4) ERA. (2), (3), (4), President (3) Patrol Duty BETTY CORBETT Glee Club (1), (2) Band (1). (2). (3), (4) Swing Band (2), (3) R. WATSON HAYES Transfer from Wilmington, N. C. (4) Aeronautics Club (4) Glee Club (4) Mixed Chorus (4) Class Basketball (4) Ensemble (4) Senior Play Baseball (4) AGNES ANDERSON Glee Club (1), (2), (3). (4) Mixed Chorus (2), (3) WILLIAM BURKLUND Class Vice-President (1), (3) ERA. (1), (2), (3) Junior Play Glee Club (4) Drama Club (2) Junior Play Swing Band (2), (3) Hliic and Cold (4) Student Council (4) Band (1), (2), (3), (4) Senior Play CORNELIUS NOLAND ERA. (2). (3). (4) Baseball Football (4) Class Basketball (4) Aeronautics Club (4) BEVERLY RIGGLE Glee Club (1) Mine and Gold (4) GLENNEX WALKER FAY FUQUA Transfer from Henry (4) Glee Club (4) Drama Club (4) ANDY HEN RICKS Football (1), (2), (3), (4) Basketball (1), (2), (3), (4) Baseball (1), (2), (3), (4) PEGGY REID Transfer from Hilda (3) Blue and Gold (4) Red Cross (4) First Aid (4) Senior Play MARY GRAHAM Transfer from Ludlow (2) DALE FERTILE ELLA MAE STANFORD Drama Club (1) Art Club (2) Student Council (2) Blue and Gold (3) Junior Play Reflector, Editor Red Cross (4) First Aid (4) ROBERT McCABE Transfer from Ludlow (2) Football (2), (3), (4), . Honorary Captain (4) F.F.A. (2). (4) Aeronautics Club (4) C lass Basketball (4) ROBERT WATTS President (1) Glee Club (1) Student Council (3) Senior Flay BETTY GUNNING Glee Club (1), (2) WENDELL SIDDENS F-F.A. 0). (2). (3), (4) Football (3), (4) Basketball (2), (3), (4) Baseball (2). (3), (4) DORIS RYBERG (dee Club (1), (2), (4) Mixed Chorus (2), (4) Ensemble (4) Class Treasurer (2) Art Club (2) Junior Flay Cheerleader (3), (4) County Dramatic Contest (3) Blue and Gold (4) Red Cross (4) Senior Flay RUTH JOHNSON I )rama Club (2) First Aid (4) FRED HARTMAN JUNIORS On November 16, this peppy junior class presented the play, “Plane Crazy”, with much success. They were well represented in football by Fred Whitcomb, Robert Kenner, John Lateer, Bill Smith, and Wilbur Ogle; in basketball, by Wilbur Ogle, Vincent Purn, and James Nuss. Fred Kellar, Lester Carlson, Audrey Lind, and Leland Fancher were elected to the offices of president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively. The class was well represented in the Student Council by Dorothy Houston and Cecil Plackett. Ruth Harrington, a junior, was the secretary-treasurer of that body, and Bill Bridwell, the vice-president. Joan Archer was varsity cheerleader. The climax of their school year was the Junior-Senior Banquet given on the night of May 14. In this, their second year at P. C. H. S., the class of ’45 had the enrollment of 63. Their class was led by Warren Johnson as president, Harold Ingold as vice-president, Kathryn Metz as secretary, and Betty Lawhead as treasurer. Mary McGauley again served as cheerleader for part of the year. Their Student Council representatives included Barbara Burton and William Overstreet. Cleo Bayles received a letter in football. Merle Lundeen was assistant manager in that sport, sport. SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN In the fall of ’42 the “green, bewildered freshmen” entered our sacred portals and became a part of our school life. For their first year in high school, they chose Neil Piper, president; Kenneth Johnson, vice-president; Marilyn Robinson, secretary; and Shirley Dale, treasurer. Their Student Council representatives were Donald Smith and Darlene Larson. Miss Gracen and Mr. Bidner helped them become acquainted with the routine of school life. Neil Piper was the manager of the basketball team. During the year, each class gave a pep meeting, the freshmen giving theirs on February 12, before the Milford game. Joyce Heacock, Pat Henry, Darlene Larson, and Marilyn Robinson appeared regularly on the honor roll. THE WILL We, the graduating class of 1943, do hereby declare this document to be our final words to you who are compelled to remain behind us. We wish it to be implicitly understood that we are of sound mind and that every bec uest has been made in the spirit of good will. I, Agnes Anderson, will my interest in the Johnsons to Nancy Frederick. I, Dorothy Anderson, will my parlor jokes to Bob Lateer. I, Josephine Barringer, will my hair bows to Mary Frump. I, Dale Bayles, will my heritage, a one woman complex, to Bill Smith. I, Robert Behrens, will my Ford car to Fred Whitcomb. I, Norris Burklund, will my dancing feet to Phyllis Peterson. 1, William Burklund, will my nocturnal habits to Warren Gustafson. I, Leslie Carlson, will my unfortunate heart affairs to Vincent Purn. I, Peggy Carlsten, will my frown to Betty Frank. I, Betty Corbett, will my interest in groceries to James Rotramel. I, Brooks Davis, will my poise and gracefulness to Caryl Erickson. I, George Fox, will my speed on the basketball floor to Wilbur Ogle. I, Fay Fuqua, will my rosy cheeks to Betty Naugle. I, Mary Graham, will my interest in French to Audrey Lind. I, Betty Gunning, will my interest in the Army to Marjorie Crowe. I, Norman Gustafson, will my success in F.F.A. to Raymond Johnson. I, Robert Gustafson, will my football to Cleo Bayles. I, Lois Hall, will my interest in office work to Agnes Graham. 1, Watson Hayes, will my romantic inclinations to John Peterson. I, Helen Hendricks, will my bashful manner to Jean Latimer. I, Andy Henricks, will my beautiful hair to Gloria Small. 1, Shirley Hileman, will my interest in the Navy to Miss Crosby. 1, Lorraine Holverson, will my correspondence with service men to Pat Henry. I, Jack Ireland, will my pointless jokes to Bill Overstreet. THE WILL (continued) I, Ben Johnson, will my stage presence to Joan Archer. I, Dorothy June Johnson, will my interest in the hand to Barbara Burton. 1, Ruth Johnson, will my meekness to Maxine Varner. 1, Elsie Jones, will my ability to guard in basketball to Maurice Adams. I, Dorothy Lewis, will my quiet voice to Mary Elizabeth Eagan. I, Arnie Magnuson, will my sweet smile to Bud Turner. I, Wildon Metz, will my artistic ability to my sister, Kathryn Metz. I, Stanley Mineer, will my lack of interest in American History to John Lateer. 1, Robert McCabe, will my boisterous manner to Beverly Lundberg. I, Donald Nelson, will my practical jokes to George Hendershott. I, Cornelius Noland, will my work ai home to Bill Pearson. I, Gweneth Ostrom, will my interest in telegraphy to Lois Piper. I, Bob Pearson, will my ability to play pool to Bob Trager. I, Catherine Peterson, will my scholastic ability to Joyce Heacock. I, Betty Piper, will my red hair to Marjorie Peabody. I, Dale Purtill, will my job as manager of the popcorn stand to Cecil Plackett. I, Peggy Reid, will my interest in the Air Corps to Irene Streeter. I, Beverly Riggle, will my love of books to Maurice Shilts. I, Lee Rowe, will my Ludlow accent to Mr. Wilkinson. I, Doris Ryberg, will my ability to “jitterbug” to Catherine Warner. 1, Donald Sachau, will my ability to be on time to Neil Piper. I, William Scott, will my ability to argue to Miss Strong. I, Everett Shreves, will my mechanical ability to Ray Williams. I, Wendell Siddens, will my interest in paper hanging to Hitler. I, Ella Mae Stanford, will my brief romances to Barbara Thilmony. I, Lilian Tappan, will my steady heart to Betty Robertson. I, Franklin Thompson, will my musical talent to Everett Given. I, Harold Turner, will my “speed” to Coach Miller. I, Robert Watts, will my ability as soda “jerk” to Donald Froyd. I, Paul Ingold, will my interest in Fisher to Charlotte Fields. PROPHECY “Here I am, back in the good old United States again,” thought I, as 1 stepped off the steamer in San Francisco. Even though the war had been over a year, I had stayed in Australia, helping in the hospitals. Now I was home! Stepping off the boat, I had to go through the usual procedure of customs, and who should be the officer in charge of investigating the baggage but Donald Sachau. I hailed a taxi. Imagine my surprise when Everett Shreves drew up in the latest model. Arriving at the San Francisco airport, I hurried up to the ticket window. I realized there was something familiar about the salesman, or rather saleslady. Why of course, it was none other than Helen Hendricks. I turned to leave the building, but I noticed a door marked “P. Carlsten, President”. My curiosity got the better of me, so I entered. After waiting a few moments, I was admitted to a large office, and who should be sitting behind the desk but Peg! We talked over old times, and she told me that Ruth and Dorothy June Johnson were chief dietitians for the air-line company. Boarding my plane, I was pleased to see that my stewardess was Gweneth Ostrom. I learned from her that the pilot and co-pilot were Peggy Reid and Lorraine Holverson, and the two snappy officers sitting in front of me were Lois Hall, a WAAC, and Fay Fuqua, a SPAR. Later, they told me that they were bound for Chicago where they would soon return to civilian life. At Reno, two gentlemen boarded our plane. Lois told me that they were Robert Watts, who owned some “places of amusement” in Reno; and his chief assistant and constant companion, Jack treland. Robert, it seems, had done very well in the “business”. Upon recognizing me, the two old friends of mine came back for a chat. They informed me that George Fox was the new National Pool Champion. They also said that Franklin Thompson’s orchestra with the dancer, Doris Ryberg, were being featured in one of the large night clubs. At Denver, who should board the plane but the “Major and the Minor”! Dale Purtill was a major in the army, and Stanley Mineer was a miner at the mines in the Rocky Mountains. They joined our group, and we fell to talking of old times at Paxton High. In the course of our conversation, they told me that Arnold Magnuson owned a chain of drycleaning establishments. I wondered where he got his start. I asked them where Wendell Siddens, William Scott, and Watson Hayes were. One of the group mentioned that he had read in the latest movie magazine that Watson Hayes was destined for stardom as the idol of the college girls. Scott, it seems, had recently been made an MP to subdue brawls, a change from the old days. Siddens had just returned from Africa and was glad to see blondes again. Just then I happened to glance below to see a large group of ranch buildings. Jack seemed to think it was the cooperative ranch of Robert Pearson, Robert McCabe, Harold Turner, and Paul Ingold. I noticed in my paper that Robert PROPHECY (continued) and Norman Gustafson, scientific farmers, and their efficiency expert, Donald Nelson, had discovered a new type of soybean. We landed in Chicago and I bade good-bye to my friends. I had to send a telegram to New York, so I went into the nearest Western Union office, and there at the manager’s desk was a picture of their new president, who was none other than Betty Piper. I still had an hour to wait for my plane, so I decided to get something to eat. I was met at the door by the hostess, Dorothy Lewis. On the way to my table, I was hailed by an old friend, Andy Henricks, who was an officer at Great Lakes. From him I learned that his commanding officer was Shirley Hileman’s husband. After eating, I paid the cashier, Mary Graham. Just outside the door I noticed a large billboard, advertising Cornelius Noland’s pompadour wave-set. My plane was ready, and I was glad to note that the pilot and co-pilot were again some friends, William Burklund and Leslie Carlson. What a small world it really is! A very smartly dressed young woman sat down beside me. It was Catherine Peterson. She told me that she, Beverly Riggle, Elsie Jones, and Agnes Anderson owned a large secretarial school. A man sat down in front of us. Who should that be but Brooks Davis! He was president of a chemical company, well known for its astonishing results. His assistant was Robert Behrens. At the last minute Lee Rowe, whose policy is, “better late than never,” dashed in and fell into the seat near us. I recalled having read that he was to be basketball coach at the University of Illinois. Brooks showed us the latest copy of Esquire, whose cover was drawn by that nationally known artist, Wildon Metz. We were passed by a Red Cross plane, which was traveling at 700 miles per hour, going to a fire in the North Woods. Our co-pilot passed through the plane at this time and said that two of the passengers were Betty Gunning and Betty Corbett, Red Cross nurses. As all people do, we started discussing politics. We all commented on the fine job that Ben Johnson had done as judge in the court that tried Hitler. Norris Burklund was also mentioned as being one of our representatives to the Peace Conference. Arriving in New York, I was met by Ella Mae Stanford, a noted economist who had just returned from Europe, where she had been studying post-war problems and their solution. We were bound for Dorothy Anderson’s wedding which was to be a leading social event of the season. After talking to Dorothy, we found out that Josephine Barringer had designed her wedding dress. She mentioned that Dale Bayles, a wealthy contractor, and his wife, the former Lilian Tappan, were also invited. My first day back in the states had been an eventful one. I had heard of or seen all of the class of 1943. ATHLETICS FOOTBALL Coach Don Miller replaced our former mentor, Bill McCarty, who accepted a position in the Navy. Coach Miller had five veteran lettermen around which to build a team. To do this it was necessary for him to “try out” certain combinations of players to see which worked best together. Due to the shortage of experienced players, men originally playing in the line were switched to the backfield and vice versa. The 1942 football season was a slow one with numerous injuries. Purn received a broken collar bone which kept him out of the latter few games of the season. Our record this year wasn’t one to compare with other seasons, but it showed proof of a strong team next season. The following fellows received their first letter awards in football: Fred Whitcomb, Robert Kenner, John Lateer, Bill Smith, Wilbur Ogle, Lee Rowe, Norris Burklund, and Cleo Bayles. The veteran players that received letter awards were: Cornelius Noland, Bill Scott, Bob McCabe, Wendell Siddens, and Bob Gustafson. Jack Ireland received a letter as manager and Merle Lundeen as assistant manager. Paxton 0 . Gibson 32 Paxton 0 Milford 7 Paxton 27 . Gilman 0 Paxton 0 . Rantoul 13 Paxton 7 . Watseka 39 Paxton 0 . Onarga 27 Paxton 0 . Hoopeston 38 Paxton 6 . Rantoul 7 Paxton 0 . Gibson 47 The Blue and Gold started the baseball season with only four lettermen available. This made it necessary to rebuild a battery. After several experiments, this responsibility fell upon the shoulders of Bill Rich, catcher, and Wilbur Ogle, pitcher. Other newcomers were Bill Smith at third, Bud Turner at second, Vincent Purn in left field and Wilmer Smith in center field. Wendell Siddens, Stan Peterson and Everette Fields played short stop, right field, and first base, respectively, their positions from the previous year. The lettermen for this season were Bill Rich, Wilbur Ogle, Stan Peterson, Bud Turner, Wendell Siddens, Bill Smith, Vincent Purn, Wilmer Smith, and Everette Fields. Games played this season were: Paxton 8 Paxton 4 Paxton 0 Paxton 6 Paxton 2 Paxton 6 Roberts 7 Gilman 6 Buckley 7 Gilman 7 Buckley 4 Roberts 0 For the first time since 1939, Paxton participated in track. The time was divided between this sport and baseball. Mr. Ohmart helped coach track, and was in complete charge the last of the season. The Blue and Gold took part in only two track meets, an invitational meet held at Rantoul, and the Wauseca League meet. Out of the group reporting for this sport, only Bob Trager won a letter. The Reflector Staff is very sorry that there is not a track picture, because of the unavoidable loss of the negative after school was out. Baseball and Track Basketball The Blue and Gold, or the “Pirates”, as they later were called, started the season by a 13 point win over Buckley, only to slump for the next 8 games. However, when the Ford County Tourna-ment rolled around at Gibson City, Paxton went in as a “dark horse”, winning the first two games and losing the final one to Piper City, 32-30. That game with Piper will long be remembered. There were two overtime periods, and it was only in the second that one of the Piper boys “hit” on a side shot. From then until the Regional Tournament, the “Pirates” lost three games and won two. Again the odds were against them in the Regional, which was also held at Gibson City, but this time they “brought home the bacon.” This victory brought new hope for the Sectional Tournament, held at Danville the following week. The “Pirates” lost a close game to Danville by three points. The “Pirates” ended the season with 13 losses and 10 wins, but their total points were 721 against 664. The lettermen for this year’s basketball squad were: Lee Rowe, Wilbur Ogle, Wendell Siddens, George Fox, James Nuss, and Vincent Purn. Last, but not least, we must not forget the cheerleaders. They were: Joan Archer, Mary McGauley, and Doris Ryberg. Ruth Woolridge took Mary McGauley’s place and has done a good job. These girls have worked hard, and deserve a lot of credit for “stirring-up the pep at games and pep meetings. We are sorry James Nuss’ and Wendell Siddens’ pictures do not appear with the squad. They didn’t join the club as part of the main five until after the picture had been taken. Paxton 38 BASKETBALL SCORES . . . . . Buckley 25 Paxton 21 , Watseka 33 Paxton 25 Rantoul 36 Paxton 18 . Gilman 20 Paxton 29 . Gibson 42 Paxton 14 . Melvin 27 Paxton 19 . Rankin 23 Paxton 31 . Milford 32 Paxton 29 Watseka 30 Paxton 33 . Melvin 26 Paxton 33 . Gibson 32 Paxton 23 . Gilman 27 Paxton 40 Rantoul 25 Paxton 34 Milford 42 Paxton 40 . Buckley 35 Paxton 33 Danville 46 FORD COUNTY TORUNAMENT Paxton 47.................Kempton 27 Paxton 31 . . . . . Gibson 17 Paxton 30.................Piper City 32 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Paxton 49 . .... Strawn 27 Paxton 52 . .... Onarga 13 Paxton 31 SECTIONAL Rantoul 23 Paxton 21 Danville 24 Total 721 Total 664 Cheer Leaders ACTIVITIES STUDENT COUNCIL Our very efficient representative organization, the Student Council, had a more active program than usual this year. Under the capable direction of Miss Strong, the old routine of the year’s schedule was closely followed. Under this heading comes the yearly Big Brother and Sister Movement, of great benefit to the freshmen; Freshman Initiation; parties, several of which were held after school; Homecoming; awards for outstanding students; and supervision of ticket sales for games. In addition to this meritorious record, other programs have been inserted on the calendar. Among these are stamp sales, where I might mention we are a member of the Illinois High School Victory Conference; supervision of the Friday Assembly programs; noon-time activity programs for country students; outside talent programs; Junior Red Cross; and First Aid Courses. A list was made of P. C. H. S. service men to whom students wrote. A service flag was dedicated to our alumni in service. The people who helped make this program a success were: Ben Johnson, President; Bill Bridwell, Vice-President; and Ruth Harrington, Secretary-Treasurer. Wildon Metz was appointed Student Council Chairman in the absence of Ben Johnson, President. Class representatives were: Freshmen—Darlene Larson and Don Smith; Sophomores—Bill Overstreet and Barbara Burton; Juniors—Dorothy Houston and Cecil Plackett; and Seniors—Brooks Davis and Shirley Hileman. All members of the organization were at one time on committees. Awards given by the Student Council to last year’s outstanding students went to: Bill Eagan—President of the Senior Class Dick Cottrell—President of the Student Council Dorothy Anderson—Editor of the Blue and Gold Barbara Davis—Editor of the Reflector Andy Henricks—Outstanding eight-semester man in athletics Barbara Davis—Outstanding senior in hand Evelyn Weidncr—Outstanding student in glee club Jack Ireland—Outstanding student in citizenship John Farley—Outstanding senior in scholarship Peggy Carlsten—Outstanding student in English Doris Svvanfelt Outstanding student in activities. BLUE AND GOLD The staff of the Blue and Gold is chosen from among those who have the inclination and literary ability to write. This year’s staff was: Joan Archer, Editor; Barbara Thilmony, Assistant Editor; John Peterson, Circulation Editor and mimeo-scope operator; Bob Lateer, Sports; Pauline Metz and Beverly Lundberg, Artists; Joan Samuelson, Music; Barbara Given, Betty Robertson, Betty Frank, and Catherine Novak, Feature Writers; Catherine Peterson, Shirley Hileman, Beverly Riggle, Peggy Reid, Doris Ryberg and Betty Piper, Typists; Mary Eagan and Barbara Burton, Mimeograph Operators; Kay Novak, Joyce Heacock, and Pat Henry, Reporters; Mildred Stephanou, Caryl Erickson, Mary Ann Beckstrand, and Joan Samuelson, Staplers; and Mildred Gee, Proof Reader. These are all under the direction of Miss Swinford. This was the second successive year that we have published our own bimonthly paper. The subscriptions, which were twenty cents a semester or thirty-five cents a year, cover most of the cost of publication. Those entitled to letters because of the position they filled capably are: editor, assistant editor, typists, mimeograph operators, circulation manager, and artists. Any other member must have fifteen articles published to receive a letter. The columns continued from last year were: “Tidbits”, “What’s Doing”, and “We Wonder”. Congratulations to this year’s staff, and may the next one carry on the tradition of good work! DRAMA CLUB During ’42 and ’43 our Drama Club, under the supervision of Miss Kitchell, and, later, Mr. Wilkinson, gained a great deal from the course. They had discussions, pantomimes, informal debates to develop poise and freedom of expression, gesture ex-ercises, choral reading, and individual readings. A new program of make-up work was carried out very successfully. Members of the Club helped on the make-up committees for the class plays and the grade school operetta. The new food rationing program was very well explained by a play distributed by the Government and presented by the Drama Club. Officers of the Club were: Betty Piper, President; Betty Frank, Vice-President; and Barbara Given, Secretary-Treasurer. The club boasted of a membership of twenty-nine. All of the members at some time during the year served on a committee, and assistant student directors were chosen to help in play production. F. F. A The only national organization in Paxton Community High School is the Future Farmers of America. It has a local membership of fifty-two, the largest number since the department was organized fourteen years ago. Officers for the past year were: Wildon Metz, President; Fred Kellar, Vice-President; Harold Turner, Secretary; Robert McCabe, Treasurer; Norman Gustafson, Watch Dog; Jack Kenney, Reporter; and W. I. Bidner, Adviser. Meetings were held regularly the third Thursday of each month, during the sixth period. In addition, special night meetings were called whenever necessary. This year there was a change in the degrees a Future Farmer may receive. Freshmen or new students were called Green Hands and were required to have completed a home-supervised project to be eligible. The next degree was Chapter Farmers, which was attained by having $50.00 earned or invested, plus enrollment in a second-year agricultural class. State Farmers are chosen for outstanding qualities,, such as projects, scholarship, leadership, and earning power. American Farmers are those who are outstanding in the nation. Activities of the past year were: state and local fairs; Father and Son banquet, Community Service, selling garden seeds, labor enrollment, state convention, defense classes, swine insurance, and livestock improvement. BAND . GIRLS’ CHORUS BOYS’ CHORUS When “Hawk” Frederick resigned at the beginning of this year, to enter active service, Miss Johnson took charge of the band of fifty-five members. Over half of these were new members or very inexperienced players. However, much was accomplished during the year. Public appearances included a marching and playing exhibit at our Homecoming football game, “Navy Day” program, Armistice Day program, an assembly concert and the annual spring concert on April 2, 1943. Every Tuesday and Thursday saw our music department at work. Seventy-five girls gathered in the auditorium to give their renditions of various types of songs. They sang rollicking songs such as “The Men from the Valley of Apple Pie” or sentimental, and even reverent songs, such as “Singing to My Love” and “Prayer Perfect.” Under the direction of Miss Janece Johnson, the girls have shown their ability as public performers. Their numerous appearances included an assembly program, Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises, and, as the high point of the year, a patriotic pageant which included the Boys’ Chorus. The Girls’ Ensemble has also been of service to the community and has made numerous public appearances. It is a group of nine girls whose voices were thought to blend exceptionally well. The accompanist for the chorus was Merle Lundeen, and for the Ensemble Irene Streeter and Merle Lundeen. This year has seen the Boys’ Chorus grow from a small organization to one with forty boys taking an active part in singing. They are, as are the other choruses, under the direction of Miss Johnson. The boys met in the auditorium every Monday and Wednesday to sing the songs which they especially enjoyed, such as “Army Air Corps”, “Marine’s Hymn”, and “Bridge of Friendship”. As well as the girls, the boys had an ensemble worth mentioning. They sang a great many songs a capella, and one of the most enjoyable was “Steal Away”. Public appearances were at Woman’s Club, P.T.A. and with the girls at Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. The Boys’ Chorus also played an important part in making the patriotic pageant, given April 2, a success. GIRLS’ AND BOYS’ GLEE CLUBS STUDIES Required Elective Freshman: General Science English I Algebra I Latin I Clothing Manual Training Agriculture I Sophomore: Plane Geometry English II Ancient History Biology Foods Manual Training II Agriculture II or III Latin II Junior: English III Modern History World History French I Chemistry Advanced Algebra and Solid Geometry Agriculture II or III Shorthand and Type I Bookkeeping Senior: English IV United States History Physics Straight Type Shorthand and Type II Business Arithmetic and Commercial Law French II Each student must have two major subjects and three minor subjects. A major consists of three units in the same subject, while a minor requires but two. One of the minors must be in a foreign language unless the pupil can furnish a written excuse from his parents. ★ ★★★★★ ★ ★ ★★★★ SERVICE? FRAG- The Student Council of Paxton Community High School, wishing to pay tribute to the graduates of P. C. H, S. who are in the service, dedicated a service flag to them. They carefully compiled a list of the boys in the service. The list includes the names only of those who have graduated from Paxton Community High School. This list includes only those whose names were known by April 8, 1943. The flag was dedicated in a public ceremony in the High School auditorium on Friday, April 16, 1943. The High School takes great pride in its representation in its country’s service. 1921— Walter Young 1922— Ray Corbly 1923— Howard Hill Everett Swenson 1924— Raymond Johnson Russell Johnson 1925— Charles L. Holley 1926— Harold Belton Clyde Burkard Charles Greenan Otis McQuiston 1927— Edward Moffett Kenneth Anderson 1928— Virgil Anderson Walter Danielson 1929— Cyril Anderson Wayne Canney Albert Hill Vernon Moffett Willard C. Parker Franc Rasmussen Horace Shaw Stanley Watts 1930— Samuel Adkins William Mull Carl Rickard Albert Scatterday 1931— Vennum Frederickson Glen Johnson William Judy Austin Kirk Ronald Larson Robert Laurence Donald Schif Wesley Swanson Gilbert Tinberg Harry Wilkinson 1932— William Anderson Gilbert Johnson Sanford Volden 1933— Arnold Carlson James Flannigan Charles Moffett Thomas Nelson Kenneth Paulson Lloyd Stubbins Donald Swenson 1934— Maurice Abrahamson Noble Bloomquist John Curran Peter Larson Robert Mull Vernon Orr Everett Stine 1935— Arnold Amerman Albert Carlsten Samuel Earnest Delmar Gurley Helmar Hanson Howard Johnson Everett Nelson Howard Peterson John Thompson 1936— Frank Anderson Glenn Anderson Harold Barr Donald Clouse Gail Hedrick Kenneth Jones Delbert Karr Linden Magnuson Earl Palmberg John Reep Hugh Stone John Swanson Vernon Swanson Hartzell Teasdale William Sullivan 1937— Albert Adell Walter Amerman Cecil Anderson Paul Bentley Charles Cornelison Thomas Curran Richard Fager Ralph Flora Roy Larson Arthur Lee Phillip Lindell Paul Mortweet John Pruwitt Cecil Reehl Donald Ryan Emil Sandstedt Gorman Smith Vernon P. Swanson Clyde Van Antwerp Wayne Voorhees Earl Watson Donald Wesslund 1938— William Cooper Jack Custer Howard Gustafson Earl Hanson John Hill Chalon Maulding Donald McGreal Marion Northway John Sederlund Hubert Snyder Arlene Swanson Arnold Thompson Earl Thompson Samuel Weidner 1939— Julian Anderson Howard Brunton Raymond Burklund John Cornelison William Griswold Elwin Hasler George Hilligoss George Houston Richard Klover Frank McGauley Jack O’Donnell LaVerne Rasmus Warren Reep Edward Spencer Everett Tieman Wayne Toliver 1940— Glenn Anderson Lenard Belson Frank Carleton Richard Gregerson Noel Hales Wayne Lankston Donald McCabe Eugene Rudd Eugene Rydell Ray Snyder Robert Vinson Norman Wade William Watts Ivor Weller 1941— Jack Bridwell Lyle Buchanan Evan Danielson Weaver Dunnan Robert Froyd Delmar Holverson Carl Lind Kenneth Mineer Robert Moline Clyde Morrison Richard Parker Francis Scarbrough Edward Sickler Paul Sivill Ben Walker Robert Stone 1942— Richard Cottrell James Jayne Harry Johnson Robert Kenney Paul McCabe John Trickle Everett Fields 1943— Fred Hartman Andrew Henricks CALENDAR SEPTEMBER ... 1 School Started!! ... 3 Band gave a concert at the Melvin Fair. ... 7 Labor Day — Our first vacation. ... 11 First home football game with Gibson. ... 17 Class meetings. ... 18 Teachers’ institute at Milford — No school. ... 23 Bond sale in assembly. ... 25 Football game with Gilman, here. OCTOBER ... 2 Rantoul football game, there. ... 5-9 Fire Prevention Week. Fire Drills. ... 8 Class meetings. Watseka played us, here. ... 8-9 Six weeks’ exams!! ... 16 Football game at Onarga. ... 21 Girls’ Ensemble sang at Woman’s Club. ... 23 Football game with Hoopeston, here. ... 26 Parent-Teacher’s Carnival — Lots of fun! ... 27 Navy Day. An officer from Great Lakes Naval Academy spoke to us. ... 30 Rantoul played here. NOVEMBER ... 6 High School Conference. No school. ... 11 Armistice Day. No school, again. Final football game with Gibson City, there. ... 16 Junior Play, “Plane Crazy”. Congratulations! ... 24 Student Council program. . . . 26-27 Six weeks’ exams! DECEMBER ... 2 Our first basketball game, here. ... 9 We played Rantoul, there. ... 11 Game with Gilman, there. ... 15 We experienced the thrill of hypnotism as demonstrated by J. P. O’Donovan, presented by the Student Council. ... 18 Gibson played here. ... 21 Grade school operetta. ... 22 Played Melvin, there. School dismissed for the Christmas holidays! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! JANUARY ... 4 ... 8 ... 13 . . . 14-15 ... 15 ... 20 ... 22 . . . 26-27 FEBRUARY ... 5 ... 10 ... 12 ... 16 ... 17 . . . 24-26 ... 27 MARCH ... 2-5 ... 4-5 . . . 10-12 . . . 17-20 APRIL ... 2 ... 7 ... 9 . . . 15-16 ... 16 ... 25 ... 30 MAY ... 7 ... 14 ... 17 ... 19 ... 21 ... 23 ... 25 . . . 27-28 ... 28 School started after a very enjoyable holiday. Student Council program featuring a movie. Rankin played us, here. Milford met us on the floor. Oh, Oh! SEMESTER EXAMS!! P. C. H. S. Carnival sponsored by the Agriculture and Domestic Science Departments. Watseka played us, there. Melvin played here. Student Council program. We met Gibson for the second time this year, there. County Tournament at Gibson. Gilman played us, here. Rantoul came here to play us. We went to Milford to play them. Student Council sponsored First Aid — first meeting. Buckley played us, here. District tourney at Gibson. We met Danville at Danvilie. Regional tourney at Gibson. Six weeks’ tests! Sectional tourney at Danville. State tourney at Champaign. Musical program. Glee clubs and band presented “Song of America.” Senior play practice started. F.F.A. Banquet. Six weeks’ tests. Next to the last ones. Student Council dedicated our service flag to our graduates in the service. Easter. Annual style show. Athletic banquet. Junior-Senior banquet. Very lovely. Seniors presented their day, “Three Cornered Moon”. Class Day. Grade School graduation. Seniors’ Baccalaureate services. High School commencement. Semester exams. Some seniors were surely envied. School ended until three months from this time, bringing in a new lot of freshmen, but missing the last year’s seniors. SENIOR POEMS AGNES ANDERSON Tall and slim Is this senior girl. And in her bookkeeping She sets us awhirl. DOROTHY ANDERSON An all around girl With lots of pep. She’s already got her man— Fellows watch your step. JOSEPHINE BARRINGER Josephine’s fancy “hair-do’s” Are plenty hard to beat. She’s an awfully friendly lass And seems to be very sweet. DALE BAYLES Now he’s the lad That really rates. Lilian will tell you He has what it takes. ROBERT BEIIRENS Just a little bashful. Shy with teachers too. But he has a charm about him That is found in very few. NORRIS BURKLUND Likeable, happy, Nice to know. In the business w’orld A long way he’ll go. WILLIAM BURKLUND Blushing Bill, But plenty okay, For when you’re in mischief You get that way. LESLIE CARLSON Tall and dark And quiet too, Full of fun, A friend to you. PEGGY CARLSTEN A scholar indeed. An everlasting pal. To sum it all up She’s one swell gal. BETTY CORBETT She has red hair And personality too, And she’s good hearted— A friend to you. BROOKS DAVIS Some questions have no answers. And this one has us floored, Please tell us the reason Why Brooks is always bored? GEORGE FOX George’s very quiet, In basketball he does excel, Everybody likes him— Just to make it short—he’s swell. FAYE FUQUA Great big eyes. Pretty hair, With no other girl We can compare. MARY GRAHAM Very quiet. Rather kind. Girls like Mary Are hard to find. BETTY GUNNING A bride-to-be And is she glad. He certainly must be A charming lad. NORMAN GUSTAFSON Seldom heard But awful nice. Never does things Unless he thinks twice. ROBERT GUSTAFSON We all know that he’s a senior. But curious as it may seem, The words that he utters Are few and far between. LOIS HALL A pretty girl with lovely hair, Of popularity She takes her share. WATSON HAYES Thinks he has a knack at flirting, As his actions clearly show. What arc his plans for (he future? Ask Hayes, he ought to know. HELEN HENDRICKS Giggling and talking Are her main delights. Not very active. But we think she’s all right. ANDREW HENRICKS His curly hair. And friendly grin, Sure have won him A million friends. SHIRLEY HILEMAN ROBERT McCABE DORIS RYBERG A blonde little lassie. He’s often seen, Tiny little Doris And plenty sweet, But seldom heard, Doesn’t give a care, Has a lot of pals and friends His courteous actions Always happy and never sad Dresses very neat. Speak louder than words. With very pretty hair. LORRAINE HOLVERSON DONALD NELSON DONALD SACHAU Lorraine is a poetess. He hates the girls. A hurry-hurry boy A charming Miss indeed. Has a lot of woes, Who hasn’t time to wait. Doing things for others But with the boys He has no place to go. Seems to be her creed. He has no foes. And so he’s always late. JACK IRELAND CORNELIUS NOLAND WILLIAM SCOTT He’s full of wit, In football Is well liked. Lots of fun. Noland’s the star, Has never a frown. He’s well known For doing his part Is always happy For his friendships won. He’s far above par. When he is found. BEN JOHNSON GWENETH OSTROM EVERETT SHREVES Friendly and congenial, A quiet girl Small, but mighty, And always wears a smile. With little to say, Keeps us guessing. We all need these assets She makes many friends Seldom comes to class To make life worthwhile. In a charming way. With his lesson. DOROTHY JUNE JOHNSON ROBERT PEARSON WENDELL SIDDENS Dorothy is tops. Making friends with Bob Squinty eyes, We all know. Is really worth your while. A friendly smile, In all her years In a good humor all the time. Short black hair, She’s proved it so. You know him by his smile. A lad with style. RUTH JOHNSON CATHERINE PETERSON ELLA MAE STANFORD She’s very quiet Very quiet, A studious gal. When she’s about. Complexion fair. It’s easy to see. But she is “tops” Girls like her Her card is filled Without a doubt. Are very rare. With A’s and B’s. ELSIE JONES BETTY PIPER LILIAN TAPPAN Chewing gum Faithful in her work, Now, here’s a gal Is her delight. Jolly in her play. Who’s really okay. Has many friends You can count on Betty Dale warns all the boys Is sure all right. Any old day. To please stay away. DOROTHY LEWIS DALE PURTILL FRANK THOMPSON Often seen. Kind of little. A nice looking kid But seldom heard. Very shy. With dancing feet. To call her boisterous But with his knowledge His swings and sways Is quite absurd. He’ll get by. Just can’t be beat. ARNOLD MAGNUSON PEGGY REID HAROLD TURNER Rather lazy. A pretty girl. Harold is so quiet Full of fun. Who does her share. You’d never guess Gets his studying Has quite a few friends. That in Ag “Finely” done. And pretty hair. He’s one of the best. WILDON METZ BEVERLY RIGGLE ROBERT WATTS Wildon is an artist. Sparkling eyes, Always happy. In that he does excel. A brilliant smile, Always gay. When anything’s artistic. Her friendship A regular fellow He always does it well. Is worthwhile. We all say. STANLEY MINEER LEE ROWE PAUL INGOLD Built to a tee. He’s quite a lad— An attractive fellow Not very tall. Liked by all. We all know In classroom work Nice personality. Will make a success All he does is stall. Not so tall. Wherever he goes. SENIOR FAVORITES During the December class meeting, the Reflector staff conducted a poll among the Seniors, the purpose of which was unknown to them. We gathered some very enlightening answers, some of which we just forgot! Following are the likes and dislikes among the Seniors. Favorite— Orchestra leader—Kay Kyser Hangout—D R “Barracks” and Joe’s Recreation—Dating Song'—“White Christmas” Movie—“Mrs. Miniver” Comic Strip—“Smilin’ Jack” Actress—Greer Garson Actor—Spencer Tracy Program—Bob Hope Hobby—Hunting and scrapbooks S port—Bask etba 11 Subject—English Pet Peeve—Snobbish people Superstition—Black cats Car—Buick Color—Blue Food—Ice cream Magazine—Esquire Season—Summer Day—Saturday Holiday—Christmas School yell—Spell out Paxton!! Preferred among— Uniforms—Army Blondes, brunettes, or redheads—Blondes Greatest— Misery—Going to school Disappointment—Poor grades. 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