Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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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

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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

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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