Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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 7 4e deflecto , Sta Editor ..................... Assistant Editor ........... Business Manager ........... Assistant Business Manager Production Manager ......... Pictures ................... Sports ..................... .... Helen Huber .....Larry Blue Margaret Anderson ..... Mona Stagen ...... Kay Carson ......... Don Karr .... Jack McCabe Margaret Anderson was unable to attend school the first semester due to ill- ness. Mona Stagen was chosen as assistant business manager. The staff regrets that Margaret was unable to be present when the staff picture was taken.

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John J. Swinney came to Paxton in 1922 as Assistant Principal, Coach and Science teacher in our high school. The following year he was made Principal and in 1926 superintendent of schools. He taught in high school until 1942. His educational activities have not been confined to our school alone. Mr. Swinney has been an active member of the Ford County Teacher’s Association and the Illinois Educational Association. He has served as President of the East Central Division of the Illinois Educational Association. He is a member of the National Education Association. He was one of the founders of the Wauseca League, our inter-school athletic organization. He is a member of Phi Delta Kappa, a national educator’s fraternity. Aside from his school duties Mr. Swinney takes an active part in civic affairs. He is a member of the Methodist church, and served as Superintendent of the Sunday School for several years. He has been Commander of the American Legion, President of the Service Club, and Commander of the Knight Templars. He is a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge and Eastern Star. We of the class of 1947 through the REFLECTOR wish to honor John J. Swinney, for his services to our community.

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