Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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11 L The Paxton Chapter of the F. F. A. started its sixteenth year last fall under the direction of Mr. Paul Rath. There were forty members, and they elected the following officers: JacF Kenny, President; Lee Ray Carlson, Vice-President; Raymond Johnson, Secretary; Bill Pearson, Treasurer; Stanley Nelson, Reporter; and Wesley Foster, Watch-Dog. Meetings were held regularly on the sixth period, the third Thursday of each month. Several night meetings were held during the year. As is customary, the “Green FJands” were initiated at the first night meeting. During the year, the Chapter sponsored a paper drive, defense classes, and a magician program. The high-light of the year was the annual Father and Son Banquet. The Chapter was well represented at the Melvin Fair, which was held in the early part of September. A few of the members also went to the annual Flog Show and Sale in Chicago, and to the Grain and Poultry Show and Judging Contest at Gilman.

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Ilimn CLUB The Drama Club, boasting a membership of twenty-eight, elected the following officers for 1943 and 1944: Merle Lundeen, President; Ruth Harring- ton, Vice President; and Julietta Jayne, Secretary-Treasurer. Meetings were held during the sixth period each Wednesday, under the supervision of Miss Watkins. The primary aim of the club was to develop poise, graciousness, and self expression. The activities of the year included serious and nonsensical debates, impromptu speeches, original skits and individual pantomimes. The members also gained experience in the presentation of a one-act play entitled, “The Red Lamp”.

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The Aero Club, consisting of eighteen members, was organized under the direction of Mr. Henderson. Meetings were held during the sixth period every Tuesday and Thursday. The members were divided into six separate groups, each group studying some particular phase of aviation. The six major divisions were Principles of Airplane Structure, Aerodynamics, Aircraft Engines, Meteorology, Communications, and Air Navigation. Charts and text books were obtained for studying the various subjects. As supplements, the school subscribed to a number of worth-while magazines pertaining to aeronautical advancement. At the end of the first semester, the club was discontinued.