Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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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.

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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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The purpose of the Red Cross Home Nursing course is to strengthen the resourcefulness of students in matter of health, and to help them in caring for members of their family under normal conditions, as well as in illness and emergency. The school edition of the Red Cross Home Nursing text book has been adapted from the material in the adult edition to meet the needs of boys and girls of school age. For many of these young people, the high school period is the only time they will have in which to receive health instruction for family life. The Red Cross Home Nursing course is conducted by Mrs. Louise Duncan. The class meets twice a week. All those who successfully complete the course outlined by the Red Cross will be given a certificate.