Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1957 volume:

the inside Looking Into Paxton r Play of to be u t ■ i n I n k i full hou :h School � n Novem-v mbers of ext nine-n for their � !• . Then •mhera of ivrd their hilt, which •• a play ■sting for (ltiiK role Workman rwman as r Carol. a rents of tant tivn-cns. The s Ging«r. Jeurmie; amt And- 1 Goode, Anderson vide their h many nontx be-r forma nee lov Fir t r goes out ake I h e id; and th date petitio. nurh to th« m, the soIk leg Harrell ;h. Mr. CJaro am of their r mad a i •tint: playeu 5any laugh play in t he Caiol’s ris entertan bout the pi • � n t u 11 | KOM UAL1 fj k From across the gkibr came Kn«a Dalton, who lived in Germany before coming to Paxton Hoaa like football. as a spectator, and finds that talking i her favorite past time. “Love Me Tender” is the top tune on her lint. HAKfTA DORSET You’ll find another spectator for (ootball and basketball this year Sarita says she finds these yabl . Santa Is a comes from her favorite Moon her :v t Iv spare foot hull from Shoot • Norma � an class JANE LEAF Originally from Lauren . Iowa. Jane Is a freahuan She's a participator of her favorite sports soccer and basketball She also enjoys reading books You might hear Jane humming Sweet Ole’ fashion Girl, her top tone ( llAKI.om. FOSTER Coming from Elliott. Charlotte is a freshman Oh Shucks” is her favorite saying. She enjoys reading all sorts of books and likes to watch WCk . -I------Ml--- I Where's your dead elephant T! Th«se phrase will linger u minds of the Freshmen for «p b u year . This year’s initiation starte usual way, with a list of appa wear the first day This list in a green ribbon worn around th« or in the hair, no muke-up for a cloth bag tied with a their necks V requited to be kt the first day -a i white feat he four soybean com. Each da which they bag If a Fr«t to obtain a hag during the all the rige gri-w until, f were i things to hr is Presley s | of chew to say. no Fro items routine prevailed • kneeling on the the trad , and chantu was hcl in the gym. Afte rolling an onion up th their noses, filling a buci fop of a ladder with an eyne-di cleaning the gym floor wilh brushes, and sack races wltl .flakes in the sacks, the Fre became full-fledged member o ton High To prove to the freshmen t was all in fun. the Student C sponsored a dance in t| lr that.evening George Wa hington''was neve cd until he got on a •� ! • .nlv This Reflector will present the record in words and pictures, of the classes, the activities, and the friends of the students and faculty at Paxton High. 2 INDEX School Life . . 4 Athletics ... 54 People . . . 20 Organizations . . 66 3 his Jfavorite col. . oAivu uijiu j , r L vjftn major in mechanical uf'jj l It Homecoming y « _ ‘° “Don't He Cruel,” “Singin' V Jti %l -T77,t , •n IjjoOUCe Ci ■TOT October 5 cC ° £► 1939. In his spare time he $ (o Don't Be Cruel.” “Singi Blues,” and “Honey Don’t” (hi orite songs). He also gets a kit,. ■ ot teasing a certain girl in Mechanic- r«vi.nrll M .i. ,, al Drawing Class (wonder who that Mudent Council Namesrould as thcre is only ono girl in OrchestraClasses the class!) He spends much of his Select Queens time playing football and volleyball, eating steak, or “hanging out” in Don Adams and his band from Jim S.'s or Tom S.’s cars. His pet Janville was selected by the Pax-peeve is crazy, mixed-up people, and n high school Student Councllhe lives for the day to see Pete R. furnish dance music at th an-pl«y football. Junior play practices tal Homecoming dance Friday,have been his most fun in high jrtober 5. Paxton high school will school. When asked his most cm-)la Onatga high In the Home barrassing momenthe informed us doming game. it would be twice I QQ)barrassin The council met Wednosday,if he told. He also Was heSP at in •ptrmbet 13. with president John1' us ode t residing at the business blushing eeting. Other council officers are Mary ijc Drendel, vice president; Pal Aukland. secretary; Jim Car n. treasurer; and James Smit (visor. r Homecoming committ 's w nbounced as follows: D corat nd program Mary Sue Drone lwunr.Jin; Marv Trickle, unriy, Larry Kelly, Karla nis Peterson, Merry O’Dc IK n Johnson, Don Bui ry BurkJund. Linda H t n Shoemaker. Norma Me id Hasmussm, Dick I nd Nancy Custer. Patsy Brown wav sole airman of the refreshment it too. Assisting her an Horn arks. Don Rollins and l n tea-Jack Mill an of th un Carson f the ticket committee and iffy Aukland and Patti Slot ill handle the publicity 'Hie high school students elec candidate for queen fm th Monday. i They are: N e e tot ol G . Gx Dor °Use ,nger” f..‘ Hub ;in - Science Club — -� . Caches General Science. n acn phvsics. He fail - Chemistry, and PD s:« I1)|note. In laS' Thii bivschedule. he is also °f H advisor for the Sopho- B. has been spite the finance mMissCIEcSklumi is a graduate from ,hfh™V� . Paxton High Schooi. She teaches World History. English III. a d d , Zcl H., Ronni. munity Relat.ons Ecklun |Q fh(1 serves as party aI1 party? We hi Sophomore Class jca, longe.' than fi In i 11 ii i with ' is what Aila B. lunch heard that Donni spon- j � with a certain I the Girl's , , |a B. can tell u Iso is the he Senior yman, ”1 men ler will servo as ch f j di'an-up commit t | i was appointed chain tllss e n will bo nii VoP m� WING. I people, me thing 3th t Ptkad of hkve it usy not too lazy rhats if i lmd tiy Tid i in Seaman’s car ims'wjare Wonted Work T Homecoming dance. •s also announced bv the u«ient council that F. Elmer arshnll of Pla� nsfi Id. Ipd., will ■i-nt a 0 minute issembls pro- so fascinating about that dtp?!). To im Wednesday afternoon at 1 he about 6' 6 is his secret ambition. • If you hear someone around Paxton “Smile Please” dock. arshall is noted for his dra-c and humorous impersona-r having appeared as a writer, r and director on radio pro-mis. He As the author cf th ' ok “Public Speaking Is Fun.” 'owdy-Hop” elcomes Freshmen |llogheny Moon! See Ya Lat« igator! mere were familiar songs at t It school dance of the yeara “Look at the camera. Smile a little more! Hold it!” “Click! Next, please.” These words were heard on two occasions this month. On Wednesday, September 5, the underclassmen had their individual pictures taken, and on Wednesday. September 12. the Seniors’ pictures were taken. These pictures will be used for th Reflector and may be purchased bv too Tv thos ul. I tak ! ■ ugh to im� t ahus heii atfit i s V). Speak up dopiend upon unking for you r outstanding perform-1 .ance was given at the Paxton i • high school Friday evening when j the junior class presented “Time f Out for Ginger,” a gay, light-; i hearted comedy. | Noel Workman awl Nila Kay • Newman characterized their rales • superbly as Mr. and Mrs. Carol, j | the parents of three exuberant , teen-age daughters.Extra applause j j went to Noel when he re-enacted I I the final two minutes of a football game to his wife, Nita Kay, after ; their daughter. Ginger, the tom- j I boy, played by Janet Anderson. Songs And Stuff day. September 7 in honor of t Inquiring Reporter shmen. Student - Council - sponsor hat In Your jw'dy-Hop” helped prove to t Janet Anderson: shmen that we all welcome the.Bar es-Paxton High School. Barbara Bryant: People with ter reasonably large crowd “dancd'hle tempers, dined” to make the evening Jerry O’Donald ss. on me. _______________ I ...L- VT, II. . ‘Pet Peeve?” Cake at slumber Girls that faint Hound Dog—Pete Rasmussen. Don’t Bo Cruel—To Miss Bear ™ From Her History Students. ' Sweet Old Fashioned Girl—Mary Ellen Trickle. 1 Ape Call—Girl’s Chorus and Tom Shelton. Treasure of Love—Senior boy’s class rings. � atty H and Shi time at camp th ns that Pat tv am top of the boat t but maybe Pat ie Sophomore bo v about. I think ig to do with this y Twins were se boys from the ba me on girls tell i is it a secret? rold was seen j on a motorcycle • hear he is frorr s going steady wit Barbara • B. is Jack L. y the grapevine' J entertaining Bir ) 1 are pretty goo vho were you ir.v ((equate. ■elist gave five-f, explaining course ourses less benefit •ourses they wishe 3 prepare for their of job. A questio jd in which the st followed the talks •Jy enjoyed by ev fcnts asked innur tker stressed thi importance of the need of spee any field. Several the til v coi iting, and aritjin al in any prof answers were adv •bjcctive type tests, •her whether the s i a subject or just suggested that st n their English and course, taking the spelling course an ; in their grammar •cakers were reluct :se ' hich was least •r particula yO each i mou| °r r«. Ak the stuu. ind at temp ) le in our ye his knowledge is our lives. The students arrived by bus, car, and on foot and then met in the auditorium for opening exercises, which began our day. 6 The first week of September we helped the Freshmen to become full-fledged members of P. C. H. S. This accomplished, we settled down to our daily schedule. 7 Daily we rushed to and from our classes. We have shown a cross section of eight of our eleven departments. Of no less importance than the others, but not included in the pictures, are agriculture, music, and foreign language. 8 At the ringing of the 12 o'clock bell the students hurry to the lower hall to take their places in the . . . 9 LUNCH LINE Left to Right: Patsy Workman, Sarita Dorsey, Carol Goode, Nancy Custer, Queen; John Goode, King; Michael Henson, Charles Van Ostrand, Tom Morin. HOMECOMING Homecoming, October 5, was one of the highlights of the school year. The fighting spirir of the football squad added to the evening’s festivities, although Onarga was victorious. During halftime the marching band again presented a colorful program with autumn as their theme. 12 Alumni, students, and friends visited “Romantic Rio” at the High School Auditorium and danced to the music of Don Adams’ Orchestra. The evening was climaxed by the crowning of the Queen, Nancy Custer, by the football captain, John Goode. The Queen was elected by the people attending the Homecoming festivities. Nancy’s attendants and their escorts were Carol Goode and Mickey Henson, Juniors; Sarita Dorsey and Charles Van Ostrand, Sophomores; and Patsy Workman and Tom Morin, Freshmen. Standing left to right Mrs. Given, Mike Morin, Kathryn Stout, “Harvey”, John Buckner, Kenneth Zeschke, Mary Pitzen. Seated left to right Dick Grove, Mary Jo Johnson, Barbara Golden, Sharon Guy, Ann Goode. Standing left to right Mrs. Given, Bill Barbier, Denny Furby, “Harvey”, Mary Henderson, Bill Berry, Maurice Weaver. Seated left to right Rosemary Kingren, Erwin Krum-wiede, Judy Huguet, Mary Pitzen, Barbara Golden, Sam Baird, Janet Fratia. Senior Class Play . . . 1956 The hilarious comedy, “Harvey” was produced by the Senior Class of 1956 under the direction of Mrs. E. H. Given. The outstanding characterizations of the casts were so effective that many people of the community felt the presence of the invisible 6-foot friend in their homes for weeks afterward. It was presented on two nights with a double cast and was acknowledged as another “Given” success. 14 Standing, Left to Right: Greg Harrell, Bill Peterson, Noel Workman, Mickey Henson, Bill Morrison. Seated: Shirley Anderson, Janet Anderson, Nita Newman, Carol Goode, Toni Morris. TIME OUT FOR GINGER All those who took “time out” for the Junior Play, “Time Out For Ginger,” were glad they did. The antics of Mr. Carroll, the father, stopped the show. The tomboy, Ginger, delighted the audience, as did the other characters in the play. The superb acting and humorous situations combined to create an outstanding play. 15 1956 PROM “Skyline Enchantment,” the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom, was held on May 18, 1956. Gary Wilson’s band furnished the music, and a program of juggling, singing, and dancing was given by the Juniors. Seniors, Virginia Albers and Ronnie Franzen were elected Queen and King on that memorable evening. 16 SPEECH CONTESTANTS District Speech Contest was held in Gibson City on March 2, 1957. Those who received ratings to go on to Sectional Contest were Steve Wimer, Mary Sue Drendel, Jerry Burklund, Jim Lindgren, and the one act play, The Darkest Hour. The cast of the play included Noel Workman, Patti Slater, Priscilla Gullett, Bill Morrison, and Jack Miller, under the direction of Mrs. Given and Nita Newman. Others who represented Paxton were Nita Newman, Patricia Aukland, Ann Lundy, Linda Heacock, and John Goode. To Row, Left to Right: Noel Workman, Steve Wimer, Jerry Burklund, Jim Lindgren, Jack Miller, John Goode, Bill Morrison. First Roto, Left to Right: Ann Lundy, Mary Sue Drendel, Linda Heacock, Patti Slater, Nita Newman, Patty Aukland, Priscilla Gullett. 17 HONOR STUDENTS The fifteen students pictured here are commended for their scholastic record of a 3.5 or higher average calculated to the end of the first semester of 1957. High Point Chapter of the National Honor Society was installed in Paxton High School on May 9. The Student Council recommended the founding of this society and paid the initial fees. The Constitution was drawn up by the Student-Faculty Board under instructions sent out by the National Headquarters of the Society. The Constitution was accepted and a charter granted. A Faculty Committee has selected the charter members based on the qualities of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. JUNIORS and SENIORS Standing, Left to Right: David Koester, Judy Aukland, Elinor Johnson. Seated, Left to Right: Patsy Brown, Patty Aukland, Patti Slater, Mary Sue Drendel. FRESHMEN and SOPHOMORES Standing, Left to Right: Karen Unzicker, Larry Noble, Karen Volden, Sally Peterson. Seated, Left to Right: Sue Burklund, Ann Lundy, Karla Stifle, Bob Reber. 18 At the close of the day, we made our way through the halls to our lockers and then uptown to the various hang outs” for discussion of the day’s experiences. 19 wAl though u ys 01M Local Businesses October 11th By Richard PurtHI H Paxton Industries Open Their Doors To School Faculty Plans were announced jointly talay by committees bf the Chamber of Commerce and the Paxton teaches General Science chool unit facutly for a Bus ndustry and Education P icld in Paxton- Thurs' . - Paxton's 60 ' � idmlntatra hoice ries c no C oY e v 'TP” , nerew ill . axton school infinity imt on C. B. is chairman of the ‘Sophomore This year P.C.H.S. has several new faculty members. In the next few issues, we shall introduce them to you. Mr. Cain, who is the sponsor of the Blue Gold, came to us from Rood-house. Illinois, where he taught last year. He teaches English II, III, and IV. Mr. Cain acts as advisor of parties for the Junior class. Mr. Piper is the sponsor of the •Science Club and the Photo Club. He Algebra I. Chemistry, and Physics. He taught last year in Kankakee, Illinois. In k ite of his busy schedule, he is also £ finance advisor for the Sopho-•ore Class. Miss Eeklund is a graduate from She teaches World History, English III, and Corn-Relations. Miss Ecklun serves as party oveve vvliner in a gins r.L,. sun Carol without Dick? Joan Shoemaker ignoring boys? Jerry Fox driving 20 M.P.H.? Patty Aukland loafing? Tom Marron getting a keeping? Marlene Rrown fh v-a ’tf). pills? Vfc Mary Sue with long curls. Pete R. Mary S. over weigi. ook- the secret ambi arm west of Buc e and April 26, likes the color pi food is salmon s include rcadir l in a blue Ch � ;d saying qui B. would mom i j atin ft; v Iftv - er sbv her junW | White (her art lone other than in ,r iv' ,ndus- Haxton High School handier of Commerce planning ommittcc and other members are 'irgfl Brown, Ceacil Fields, Don-Id R. Schif and Carl Hudson. Ov he faculty committee are Jamei mith„Mrs. Frances Yancey, Mrs Evelyn Nuss and Mrs. Esther Sea-nan. 1 Partlelputing Firms The 11 participating firms whirl! Mrs. Ft ration U the inter hour Noel VV. taking dancing lessons? Gary Rogers as Varsity center? Patti Slater afraid of snakes? Judy A. 3 feet tall? Miss Bear eloping? Jim Seaman acting normal? Joyce Hazen with laryngitis? Nancy Cruse eating candy school? Mary McCabe with curly hair? Marty Parsons shy? Ruth Bixby needing vitamins? ( I.AH)K SCHWANDKK juniors have a Florida addition ;ar was his most Claude hails from Miami. c� aejj pje js f; reen Door” hea i Heck!” is hear senior when he b iry White, hi she bothers all can see you .an be found Endows are the office und ■� ' school ays!?). Anotht wouldn't tell hii u mmoent. Blue football. Reading ime. After school cr. how nice and on the boys, ill open, their doors chool teachers ate: Arthur Stevenson fm m three nd a half miles southwest of ’axton; Rear Brand .Hosiery lant, George F. Heinig. manager; ranee Broom company. Ceacil lelds, manager; Pa ion Concrete 'nits. John F. Koester. prupiictor; 'armors-Merchants National bank, Uchard K. Drake, cashier. General ompnny 1rg.il Brown, manager; Pitt urgh Chair com|Kt ny. He chmitt, manager; Stevens Prir ig company and Paxton Rccu lerbert N. Stevens, publisher a roprietor; and Allied Gas co; any, C. B. Coulter, manager; entral Illinois Public Service mpany, C. R. Heacock. gro uperintendent; and Ford cour iurt house (nil departments), farvard W. Keefe, deputy epunty is winQv. er stop to having a Ir. 'Wan” and in the school mproving Grades )iscussed By ’axton Pupils Paxton high sor ad tly bespectacled this world on N mac. Indiana. He tball, and his has this celeb O'- 9k. celeb mad in ch. C t w can get ler a cha?0 we Again” nd to see :ed in on Jan. 2 lough, I 'axton. She enjc ive much :za pie and shrin showers oods. Forgetting ms, but i picnic seems and the to this gal. Her Mary Ellen 1 een on the id get married, to the er favorite expr remem -Id be able equipment school hold a sym-rtdum on How to Improve Your i Tides ades at an all-school � emhiy ogram held Friday morning f0 rsi more? I guess Patty Iljr and Shirk v had quite a time aff camp this summer. It seems that’Patty and someone were on top of the boat (it was cabin boat) but maybe Patty can us more. io program was developed In ORMA McCLl’RE mes Smith, high school guid- A Stanford Clark fan is Norma iC«� director. ’TcClure w ho comes from Fisher. All of the students t tkii.g r . AC r favorite song is “The Fool” and the ymposiurr� were. she likes listening to records in her ud nt in ftK clav of e uth spare time. She enjoys watching ;wn. f football and you’ll distinguish her Linda Hcacoc’as mod-) from th others when she yells, Hi ator. and pnn . m mb' ts and Shoot!” That’s her favorite saying, ■ir topics wer: Norma is an addition to the junior Prdti Slater, Why Woik fori class. ad s; Jack Miller, How Do Patsy B. is going steady with Rod-•achei-s Figure Grades?; Jerry fW.y p and Barbara B. is going irklund. How Do V� Know steady with Jack L. hat Ability W- Have U lx. We hear by the grapevine Jerry B. hool Work?; Piiscilln Gullet t had a wry entertaining Birthdnv. wi l Ci Budgeting Time Help?, the odds I to 1 are pretty good. •o Copies, What Are Some Ckvxl Jack W. who were you trying to .iri)ing Habits?; Pat Aukland, “hog tie” the night of the Freshman e PT.A. ear's Eve part: lg showm munit r Relations om,, Fr ‘ most !un {or She passes her with Jo and th irl is really in k und anywhere a . 're and her plans x arcn 1 a ’ e marriage. Intnx friends you will find uire two new ones in room 35 and 14. In asking “Van” just what he does 1. Smith', guidance in the summer, he replied, “We do ton high school, j| can get finished!” table in the schoc You say to yourself certainly he tbe use of si hasn't that much to do. We aren’t ° area that dirty! Yet, when you stop to n about specific • : . .it • ir done was provided b The first thing he does is clean out . the boiler. Imagine what a ob it . . must be cleaning it out! Afte, k Pp of getting over the dust U to foot, he bei •, he works on them with gymsea, then applys approximately 30 gallon of wax. Next there are the walls t6 wash, the windows to clean, and the seats to re-habilitate. As all boys should know, there are also such nice little jobs as mowing the lawn, clipping the bushes, and cutting the grass out of the sid walks. use of the care After seeing just what all “Van” r of accurate and accomplished, I think I can say for illation to h« lp :d. Hi.- kit -p 'v 1% il e and n abou. obs will the school- each publisher of the p it up-to-date. invites parents. SENIORS As the “lowest form of animal life,” we, the Class of ’57, began our four years of high school under the leadership of David Koester. During our Sophomore year our homecoming float, “Kickoff To Victory,” won second place, and Patti Slater filled the president’s chair for the first of three terms. Our Junior year was filled with many activities. The class play, You Can’t Take It With You, was an outstanding comedy production. Our float was awarded second prize at Homecoming and the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet carried out the theme, “Skyline Enchantment.” As Seniors, the class play The Heiress was given. Again the Class of ’57 received second place with our float. Activities of class members during the Senior year included Blue and Gold Editor, Patsy Brown; Student Council President, John Goode; DAR Winner, Patty Aukland; Homecoming Queen, Nancy Custer; Football Captain, John Goode; and Band Manager, Linda Heacock. The traditional Class Day, with the unveiling of the ’57 REFLECTOR, was May 24. As we received our diplomas at the graduation exercises, we realized that we had come a long way since we enrolled as freshmen in the fall of ’53, and we felt that we were ready to take our places in the adult world. 22 President ..... Vice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer .... Representative Representative ...Patricia Slater Charles Werner Donna McGuire ...Linda Heacock ....Mary Trickle ......Roy Miller PATIIICIA SLATER Class Pres. 2-4; SC 2-4; SF Bd. 3; Honor S. 1-4; Play C 3-4; REFLECTOR; Sp. Con. 1-4; Choir 3-4; C Hand 1-4; P Band 2; S Band 2-3; Drama C 1-4; Sec. 2; Thesp. VP; Sp. C 1-2; H Com. 2-4; Int. 1-4 now a McGlIIlK Class Sec. 4; F.H.A. 1-4; Treas. 4; GGC 1-3; Ch. 1; Drama C. 3-4; SC 3; Blue and Cold 4; Lib. C 2, 4; Prom; Fit. Com. 3-4; H. Com. 3; Sr. Fin.; Play P 3 HOY M1LI.BK L Ch. 1; Drama C 3-4; Pres. 4; Thesp.; Sp. C 1-3. Treas. 3; “P Club 3-4; SC 4; Lib. C 3; Prom; Fit. Com. 2; H. Com. 4; F Ball 2-4; Track 1-4; Play C 3-4; BGC 1; Int. 1-4 CHARLES WEH.VKH Tnt. Arts C 1-4; Pari. 2-3; Pres. 4; F Ball 1-4; Track 1. 3; B Ball 1; Play C 3; Choir 2-4; L Ch. 1; Prom; C Band 1-4; Int. 2, 4 LINDA HKACOCK Class Treas. 3-4; Play C 3-4; Queen 1; REFLECTOR; Choir 3-4; GGC 1-2; Prom; C Band 1-4; Off. 2-4; .Mad. 3; S Band 1-3; All St. 4; Drama C 3-4; Thesp.; Sp. C 1-2; Pres. 2; G.A.A. 1-4; Pres. 4; Treas. 3; Honor S 1-2 MARY TRICKLE Cheer L. 2-4; Drama C 4; Thesp.; G.A.A. 1-4; VP 3-4; SC 4; Prom; Fit. Com. 2; H. Com. 4; Play C 3-4; Sr. Fin.; Class VP 3; Honor S 1; SF Bd. 4; Int. 1-4 23 JOHN GOODE SC 1,3.4. Treas. 3; Pres. 4; F Ball 1-4; Track 1- 4; B Ball 1-4; H. Com. 1-4; Play C 3; Drama C 2-4, Pres. 3; Choir 2-4; L Ch. 1; C Band 1-3; Sp. C 1-2; “P Club 3-4; Proj. C 2- 4; Int. 1-4; Blue and Gold 1-2 PA THICIA A I K BA M) SC 2,4, Sec. 4; Class Sec. 1 ; Choir 4; C Band 1- 4, Lib. 3-4; P Band 2- 3; S Band 2-3; Drama C Sec. 4; Thesp. Pres.; G.A.A. 1-3; Sp. Con. 1-4; Blue and Gold 2-3; Honor S 1-4; REFLECTOR; Sr. Fin.; SF Bd. 2; Play C 4 JAMES SEAMAN Drama C 4; Tnr. Arts C 1-3; “P” Club 4; Prom; Fit. Com. 1-4; F Ball Man. 4; Track 1-4; B Ball 1,2,4; Play C 3; REFLECTOR; Int. 1-4; Play P 4 JOYCE MTELLER Trans. from Rankin 1955; F.H.A. 3-4, Pres. 1st sem. 4; Blue and Gold 4; Prom; Fit. Com. 3-4; H. Com. 4; Queen 3; Play P 3; Int. 3-4 MARY SI E l)K EN DEL Class Sec. 3; SC 1.4. VI 4; Prom; G.A.A. 1-4, Pt. Ch. 4; C Band 1-4. Maj. 3-4; Choir 3-4; GGC 1-2; S Band 1-3; Cheer L. 1-4; Drama C 3-4; Sp. C 1-2, VP 2; Sr. Fin.; Honor S 1-4; Thesp.; Play C 3-4; Int. 1-4 LARK Y TINREHG Class VP 1 ; Play C 3-4 Choir 1.4; Prom; L Ch 1; Sc. C 4; SC 2; Fit Com. 1,3; Sr. Fin.; F Ball 1.2,4; Track 1-2 B Ball 2; BGC 1; Int. 1-4; H. Com. 1-2 SHARON NELSON GGC 1; L Ch. 1 ; F.H.A. 2-4; G.A.A. 1-4; Prom; Queen 2; Play P 3; Int. 1-4 RICH Aim LITWILLER Sc. C 4; H. Com. 4; B Ball 2-4; Int. 2-4 24 DONALD III It KM M F.F.A. 1-4; Pres. 4; Choir 1-3; Prom; Fit. Com. 1-3; H. Com. 4; Int. 2; Play P 3 PATRICIA IIKOWN Blue and Gold 2-4. rJd. 4; Choir 4; GGC 2-4; L Ch. 1; G.A.A. 1-3; Lib. 3; Fit. Com. 1; Honor S 1-4; Play C 3-4; REFLECTOR; Int. 1-2 DAVID H ASM I'SSEN Thesp.; Drama C 2-4 Sp. C 1-3, Sec. 3; MP Club 3-4; Photo C 1-2 Proj. C 2-4; SC 3 Prom; Fit. Com. 1; H Com. 3-4; Sr. Fin. Track 1-2; B Ball 1.2.4 Play C 3-4; Int. 1-4 CAROL FITZHENRY C Band 1-3; F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 1-2; Blue and Gold 3 JOAN SHOEM A K Eft Drama C 3-4; Sp. C 1-2; G.A.A. 1.3.4; Lib. C 2-4; Prom; Fit. Com. 2; H. Com. 4; Sr. Fin.; Play P 3; Int. 1-4 IIA VID KO ESTER “P” Club 3-4. Sec. 4; Proj. C 1-4; SC 1; Blue and Gold, Sp. Ed. 4; Prom; Lib. C 3; Fit. Com. 1-3; Class Pres. 1 ; H. Com. 1.3; Play C 3-4; REFLECTOR; Int. 1-3; Honor S 1-4; B Ball 1-4; Track 1-4 ZELDA HENSON GGC 1-3; L Ch. 1; F. H.A. 1-4; Sec. 4; G. A.A. 1; Blue and Gold 4; Prom; Fit. Com. 4; Play P 3; Int. 1-4; Play C 4 ALLAN JOHNSON BGC 1 ; L Ch. 1 ; Photo C 1; Prom; Fit. Com. 2-3; H. Com. 4; Play P 3; Int. 1-2 25 n A HTI PARSONS Sc. C 4; Ind. Arts C 1-2; Photo C 3; F Hall 1-2; Track 1-2; Play P 3 MILDRED VEST GGC 1-3; L Ch. 1; F.H.A. 3-4; G.A.A. 1-4; Fit. Com. 1; Int. 1-4 GEKAU) HELAM) L Ch. 1; Prom; H. Com. 1-2; BGC 1; Int. 1-3 DELOIUS ESPE Trans, from Bloomington 1952; Drama C 4; G.A.A. 4; Fit. Com. 4; Int. 4 26 GEKAMHNE AMSI)E Choir 3-4; GGC 1-2; I Ch. 1 ; C Band 1 - 4; 1 Band 2-3; S Band 1-3; F.H.A. 2-4; G.A.A 1-4; Blue and Gold 1-2; Prom; Fit. Com. I REFLECTOR; Play P 3; Int. 2-4 JOHN FOSTER L Ch. 1; F.F.A. 1-4; Fit. Com. 4; H. Com. 1 ; F Ball 1; Track 1-2; B Ball 2 JOV FREED GGC 1-3; L Ch. 1; F.H.A. 4; Prom; G.A.A. 1-2; Play P 3; Int. 1-4 EDITH FOSTER GGC 1-3; L Ch. 1; F.H.A. 2-4; G.A.A. 1-2; Prom; Fit. Com. 4; H. Com. 2; Int. 1-4 CLIFFORD POLSON Trans, from Armstrong 2; F.F.A. 2-4; Play P 3; Int. 2-4 M A It V WHITE GGC 1-3; L Ch. 1; Drama C 4; (5.A.A. 1-4; Blue and Gold 1 ; Prom; Fit. Com. 3; H. Com. 3-4; Int. 1-4; Play C 4 THOMAS MAHKO L Ch. 1; Fit. Com. 2-3 F Ball 1-2; Track 1-4 B Ball 1-2; BGC 1 Int. 1-4 PRISCILLA GLLLETT Choir 3-4; St. Dir. 4; GGC 1-2; C Band 1-4; P Band 1-4; Drama C 3-4; Sp. Club 1-2;G.A.A. 1,2,4; Prom; Fit. Com. 3; H. Com. 3; Play C 3-4; Class Treas. 2; Int.1-4; Sr. Fin.; Honor S 4; Thesp. THELMA IlltOWX Drama C 4; F.H.A. 1-3; G.A.A. 1-2; Prom; Play P 3; Int. 2 JA MES LIMIGHEN L Ch. 1; Drama 4; Int. Arts C 1-4; “P” Club 4; Prom; F Ball 1-4, Man. 4; Track 1-3, Man. 1; B Ball Man. 3; Play C 3 VERNA DAVIS GGC 1; L Ch. 1; F.H.A. 4; G.A.A. 1-4; Prom; Fit. Com. 4; Play P 3; Int. 1 PATRICIA RICH A RDSON GGC 1; L Ch. 1; Blue and Gold 3-4; Lib. C 2; Play P 3; Int. 1-4 27 LEO COPLEA Trans, from Buckley- Loda, 1954; Choir 4; Sc. C 3; Drama C 4; Prom; “P” Club 3-4; Fit. Com. 2; H. Com. 3-4; F Ball 2- 3; Track 2-4; B Ball 2; Int. 2-4; Thesp. NANCY Cl STEH L Ch. 1; Sp. C 1; (5.A.A. 1,2,4; Prom; H. Com. 4; Queen 4; Play P 3; REFLECTOR; Int. 2-4; Play C 4 111 Til IIODE.MIECK F.H.A. 1-4; Play P 3; Lnt. 1,3,4 GER AM) CLEARY Sc. 4, Treas. 4 THOMAS SHELTON Trans, from Frankfort. Kentucky, 1956; “P” Club 4; F Ball 4; Track 4; Int. 4 HETTY I) LACK FOR I) F.H.A. 1-4; Prom; H. Com. 2; Int. 1-4 MARY KAY NOBLE GGC 1-2; L Ch. 1; F.H.A. 2-4; G.A.A. 1-4; Prom; H. Com. 2-3; Play P 3; Int. 1-4 HOWARD ROGERS Sc. C 3; Photo C 3; Fit. Com. 4; H. Com. 4; Play P 3; Int. 4 28 A CY IIK 1 K!ST F. H.A. 1-4; Pari. 2; G. A.A. 1-3. Sec. 3; Blue and Gold 4; Prom; H. Com. 3; Play P 3; Int. 1-4 men a it h KIXIOTT “P Club 2-4. Treas. 3. VP 4; Proj. C 2-4; Prom; Fit. Com. 3; F Ball 1; Track 1-4; B Ball 1-4; Class VP 2; Play P 3; Int. 1-4 JKHK V mil Ki,ir! i Class Treas. 1; “P Club 3-4, Pres. 4; Choir 1,2,4; L Ch. 1; Mad 4; Prom; Drama C 3-4; Sp. C. 1-3, Treas. 1-2, Pres. 3; H. Com. 3; F Ball 1,3; Track 1-4; B Ball 1-4; Play C 3-4; BGC 1; Int. 1-4 AIIIMH.WK WISNIEWSKI F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 1-2; H. Com. 4; Play P 3; Blue and Gold 3; Int. 1-2 JO YCE I1AZEV Choir 3-4; GGC 1,3,4; L Ch. 1; Prom; C Band 1- 4; Mad. 2-4; P Band 2- 4; St. Dir. 4; Drama C 4; Thesp.; G.A.A. 1-4; F.H.A. 1-4, VP 1st 4. Pres. 2nd 4; H. Com. 2,4; Play C 3-4; Int. 1-4 29 CLASS WILL . . . I, Geraldine Amsden, will my place in the front row in assembly to Bob Zeschke, so he will be able to see all the programs. I, Pat Aukland, will my straight “A” average to the Junior Class, in care of Bob Marshall, in hopes that they will all graduate. I, Jerry Beland, will my combed-to-perfection hair to Lynn Hoyt. I, Nancy Bement, will my ability to collect dates to Karah Thomas, in hopes sh? will eventually settle with one, as I have. I, Betty Blackford, will my gym suit to Dan Haltom. Think it will fit? I, Patsy Brown, will my ability to have everything done on time to Jerry Niccum, who never completes anything. I, Thelma Brown, will my love for the American Air Force to Lois Hubler, knowing she shares my enthusiasm. I, Don Burklund, will my large stature to Gary Rodgers. I, Jerry Burklund, will my fickle nature to Valerie Swanson, who’s already got a good start. I, Jerry Cleary, will my scientific mind to Ronnie Wolfe, in hopes he will learn to design something besides women’s dresses. I, Leo Coplea, will my baby face to Bobo Olson, who really doesn’t need it. I, Nancy Custer, will my tight fitting skirts to Carly Smith, so she can have a change from her full ones. I, Verna Davis, will my helter-skelter ways to Shirley Anderson, who needs them to go with her giggle. I, Mary Sue Drendel, will my ability to always, somehow, know what’s going on to Carol Goode. I, Dick Elliott, will my Carol Goode to no one; I’m keeping her. I, Carol FitzHenry, will all my numerous skirts to Judy Aukland in hopes she can use them for Bermuda skirts. I, Edith Foster, will my constant giggle to Judy Marshall, although she has one of her own. I, John Foster, will my constant blush to Ronnie Purtell who can certainly use it. I, Joy Freed, will my shadow to Paula Wycoff, in case she loses hers. I, John Goode, with regrets, will my soft touches and love pats to Rod Parks, in hopes he can make as good use of them as I have. I, Priscilla Gullett, will my ability to create a disturbance in any class to Elinor Johnson, who will surely be able to use it. I, Joyce Hazen, will my constant chatter and strong vocal chords to David Brown, hoping it will liven him up. I, Linda Heacock, will my cheerful disposition to Susan Troxel, who could use it. I, Zelda Henson, will my natural blond hair to Rosa Dalton, who’s really trying. I, Allan Johnson, will my slow, lazy walk to Mr. Herbert, who literally flies. 30 CLASS WILL (Continued) I, David Koester, will my love for Ted Williams to Mrs. Given, in hopes it will change the color of her Sox. We, Jim Lindgren and Charles Werner, will our bicycles to Larry Brown and Gerald Fuoss, in hopes it will slow them down a little. I, Dick Litwiller, will my aggressive style of play on the basketball floor to Jack Hustedt, in hopes he’ll be able to put his elbows to use, too. I, Donna McGuire, will my ring to Jerry Fox, in case he ever gets serious. I, Jack Miller, will my unfortunate nature to love ’em and be left to Betsy Theobald. I, Joyce Mueller, will my continuous permanents to Mary Agnes McCabe. I, Sharon Nelson, will my place at Patton’s to Norma McClure, who is there as much as I am. I, Martin Parsons, will my ability to not get along with teachers to Bob Shreves, who is following in my footsteps. I, Clifford Poison, will my come-hither eyes to Jerry O’Donnell, who already has me beat. I, David Rasmussen, will my long, long legs and my ability to square dance with myself to Carl Hudson. I, Pat Richardson, will my place in the office behind the counter to LeRoy Merkle, who has spent most of his time under the clock. I, Ruth Rodenbeck, will my very curly hair to John Erwin, in hopes he will have very curly-curly hair. I, Howard Rogers, will my feminine walk to Steve Wimer. I, Jim Seaman, will my odd little pastimes to Judy Sadler, in hopes it will keep her home nights. I, Tom Shelton, will my high opinion of myself and my ability to make myself heard to Mickey Henson, who has a good start. I, Joan Shoemaker, will my ability to disappear at noon to Jerry Rydell, who has a similar habit. I I, Pat Slater, will my love for a guy named John to Karen Franzen. I, Larry Tinberg, will my moody ways and attitudes to Mr. Cain, who is as consistent as the day is long. I, Mary Trickle, will my ability to stretch a story and make people believe it to Mr. Berry, to amuse his Biology classes. I, Mildred Vest, will my dainty figure to Bob Stanford, in hopes he will use it to advantage. I, Mary White, will my contempt for boys to Delores Martensen, who is quite the contrary. I, Adrienne Wisniewski, will my last name to Mr. Shields, in hopes he will someday learn how to pronounce it. 31 PROPHECY I, Patricia R. Aukland, news commentator of NBC and “once-a-week” “Person to Person” interviewer, leaned back in my plush chair in my television office on Fifth Avenue, where, only ten years before, the well-known Edward R. Murrow had conducted the same Person to Person” interviews. As I closed my eyes and relaxed. I thought back to my first television appearance in 1957 when Paxton High School students appeared on WCIA in Champaign, Illinois, and discussed their various school clubs. I remember very clearly that I was scared “stiff” and said I would never appear before television cameras again. But here I was now a “pro” in television work. You never can tell! As I sat there musing, I glanced from the studio window where I could see Priscilla Gullett’s name in lights on Broadway. She is a very successful pantomimist and dancer. As a matter of fact, I hear Ed Sullivan has offered her $50,000 for three appearances on his still highly-rated TV show. Jack Miller’s “Arts and Enterprises” is putting out some good shows, too. I read just yesterday that he has three complete chorus lines, one each of red-heads, blondes, and brunettes. He always did like to have a pretty girl around. He’s a bachelor yet, though, but then, why not with what he has fluttering around him all the time? Oh, yes, two of the attractive girls in the chorus lines are Sharon Nelson, now a peroxide blonde, and Nancy Custer, now a dazzling redhead. Last week I had a long letter from Joyce Hazen, famous hat designer. Her mind really runs riot when it comes to crazy hats. She has even tried making them out of spinach! She never is satisfied with anything common, for she has Howard Rogers chasing unusual birds so that she can use authentic bird feathers in her creations. She wrote me of meeting “Pete” Rasmussen in down-town Los Angeles. He has achieved distinction as the inventor of a vest pocket atomizer which deals death to an approaching mosquito. I understand he was on his way to see Jerry Burklund, captain of the Rippity-Rips Pro Basketball team. He is leading scorer in the United States with 150 points per game average! That’s quite an accomplishment! Mary Ellen Trickle has carried her cheerleading ability further, as she is now the cheerleader for Jerry’s team. Evidently, she must be very good at cheering them to victory, for they are, at present, in a 299-game winning streak. Also, in Los Angeles, Joan Shoemaker is a sketching artist for Disney studios. Recently she has gained recognition as the originator of Gripey Garter Snake. I have read that she obtained her material and ideas from her experiences in Mr. Berry’s biology classes in high school. Jim Seaman is a taxi driver there. He instituted all purple cabs, while the drivers all wear pink suits. He received his training for this job when he was in Paxton High ten years ago. (He always could swerve a car at any angle and still make it.) I I recall last summer I had a “Person to Person” interview with Pat Slater and Pat Richardson, food nutritionists. It was difficult to secure an appointment with them because they always seem to be flying about from place to place. These two Pats have invented a collapsible kitchenette which can be carried around in one’s pocket, slid under a bed, or hung on the wall. During the interview, Pat Slater talked about her newest idea. She wants to have radios installed in refrigerators, for she 32 PROPHECY (Continued) has the theory that foods chilled to the tune of proper wave lengths will promote harmony in the human system. My private secretary, Betty Blackford, has just completed arrangements for my television interview with David and Patsy Brown Koester in Hollywood. This should be a unique program as they live in an all-glass house. The President of “Ideal Marriages Incorporated,” John Goode, designed this house for newlyweds to help them along the road to a happy marriage. Chuck Werner, who is an architect in the Arctic trying to start a housing project there, was called home to construct the glass house. Incidentally, Mary White was the only woman to go along on the Arctic expedition. But, then, that is nothing new to her, as she used to be the only girl in mechanical drawing class in high school. In the prepared script I saw that Patsy and David will tell me that some of their former classmates who have visited them to take notes on their perfect married life and who, themselves, are now happily married, are Thelma Brown and Donna McGuire. In my correspondence with Patsy, she told me that Jim Lindgren is now a noted Fuller Brush man in Hollywood. Recently he designed a new brush in honor of Miss Bear, calling it—a brush for “sweet little old ladies.” According to Patsy, Jerry Cleary has finally made a name for himself by his invention of a silencer for back-seat drivers. Now, that is something that is very useful these days! She also mentioned that Marty Parsons and Jerry Beland were raising ostriches in Hawaii and promoting legalized betting on ostrich races. They always were anxious to try something no one had done before, but ostriches in Hawaii? As I sat and mused, making mental notes, I thought I should really arrange an interview with the former Mary Sue Drendel. She settled down on a farm after she graduated from the U. of I. and now exhibits a new breed of dwarf cattle at the county fairs. During the winter months, she operates a unique gift shop that carries suitable gifts for people you dislike. The Shrine Circus is in town again, performing at Madison Square Garden. An interview with them might be worth while. Tom Shelton could tell me quite a bit about this circus, as he is one of the top clowns in that show and in the country. I understand that one of their biggest attractions this year is Elita, really Carol FitzHenry, who performs amazing feats on the tightrope. In a year or so the network is sending me on an assignment in Paris. I must look up John Foster who is a beauty contest promoter in “gay Paree.” I am sure he could fill me in on many very interesting stories. I also hear that Leo Coplea has become known by all as a charming Parisian playboy. I believe that I had better see him too—he could undoubtedly show me everything there is to see in Paris. He also has a modeling agency there (naturally), and Millie Vest, as one of his models, has set the world’s fashion pace in hair styles for Leo. As I glanced at the time, I saw it was getting late, so I pressed the button for my chauffeur, Dick Litwiller, to take me to my penthouse on Fifth Avenue. Then I noticed a late copy of the Paxton Record on my desk that I had not found time to read. Linda Heacock, new Editor of the Record, sends me a copy each week. Hmm! I notice that she is writing an exclusive story on Larry Tinberg, the head surgeon of the Cat and Dog Hospital in Loda. They seem to have a humming business there. Maybe it’s because Adrienne Wisniewski has been hired as the head nurse. Another article here says that Dick Elliott has begun practice as a foot doctor 33 PROPHECY (Continued) in (you’ll never guess where!)—Elliott! Right next door is the up-and-coming night club, Piccadilly Parlor, owned by Edith Foster and Verna Davis. Ruth Rodenbeck is the chef who produces the delicious food, and Joyce Mueller is everyone’s favorite cigarette girl. Well, well! I see that Geraldine Amsden is really going places. After being mayor of Ludlow for only one year, she has succeeded in improving the town immensely. Already she has had a large municipal swimming pool placed at the south edge of Ludlow that can be used all year round. Quite a profit rolls in, for Paxton still doesn’t have one, and Ludlow gets its business, too. Another item here is that Donnie Burklund, the local dog-catcher in Paxton, has just purchased all the timberland west of Paxton so that the dogs he catches can have a place to run. Zelda Henson and Joy Freed are putting Paxton on the map, as they are becoming famous as the leading contenders for the United States Tennis Championship. Nancy Bement has also become a famous Paxtonite by her invention of windshield wipers for glasses, especially useful when grapefruit juice squirts on them. I think I will have to get some I always did have that trouble. Two other recently wealthy persons in Paxton are Allan Johnson, who has made a career for himself as an expert worm-hole manufacturer for antique dealers, and Clifford Poison, who now makes mounted heads and bear rugs for wealthy unsuccessful hunters. My reflection was then interrupted by Dick as he announced that my limousine was ready. Feeling very tired, but happy, especially after knowing that all of the Class of ’57 have found a place in the world, I left my elaborate office of the entertainment world and headed for the peace and relaxation of—Home! 34 JUNIORS President ..... Vice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Representative Representative OFFICERS ...............Don Rollins ...........Sharon Anderson .......Patty VanLaningham ...............Patty Henson ...............Rodney Parks ...............Patsy Brown Tor the Class of ’58, the past year has been a busy one. The choosing of the class ring, and the suffering before, during, and after the Constitution tests were a part of their busy school schedule. For the first time they were able to display their dramatic talents in the class play “Time Out for Ginger.” Their diligence and hard work were especially observed in preparing for the big prom, which provided everyone with many happy memories for the years to come. 35 Top Row, Left to Right: Patricia Albers, Janet Anderson, Shirley Anderson, James Ashmore, Judy Aukland, Bertha Beasley. Third Rote: Beulah Beasley, Pat Beidler, Larry Boland, Larry Brown, Cleo Burgess, Jim Carson. Second Row: Alice Connour, Nancy Cruse, John Erwin, Bob Foster, Jerry Fox, Jerry Fuoss. First Row: Herbert Gandy, Donna Golden, Carol Goode, Greg Harrell, Joyce Hendrickson, Mickey Henson. 36 PAGE MISSING PAGE MISSING SOPHOMORES President ..... Vice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Representative Representative OFFICERS .................Larry Foster ................Karla Stifle ..............Betsy Theobald ...............Sherry Hoover ................Larry Kelley ..................Ann Lundy For the first time since entering high school the Class of ’59 had a feeling of security. They made important strides toward accepting leadership as upperclassmen and many received letters in football. . 39 Sophomore Class Top Row, Left to Right: Clifford Anderson, Bill Archer, Ronnie Baird, Larry Barringer, Dick Bement, Ruby Blackford. Third Row: Jerry Bleich, Virginia Bowen, Marlene Brown, Paul Bruce, Patsy Bryant, Larry Buhrmaster. Second Row: Sue Burklund, Roger Burton, Bonnie Carlson, David Chapman, Joyce Claytor, Rosa Dalton. First Row: Sarita Dorsey, Karen Franzen, Dee Ann George, Stanley Grieser, Jay Holloway, Dan Haltom. 40 Top Row, Left to Right-. Gladys Harold, James Hazen, Jim Henson, Lola Henson, Stephen Henson, Sandra Horridge. Third Row: Dale Johnson, Jerry Lewis, Martin Lewis, Janet Lindgren, Donald Marshall, Delores Martensen. Second Row : LeRoy Merkle, Dianna Mueller, Lucy Nelson, John O’Hare, Robert Olson, James Orr. hirst Row: David Peterson, Janice Peterson, Richard Purtell, Larry Renken, Virginia Riggleman, Jim Rodenbeck. 41 Sophomore Class 7'op Row, Left to Right: Robert Rollins, Walter Roy, Gerald Rydell, Judy Sadler, Richard Schneider, Patricia Sheerer. Third Row: Caryl Smith, Mary Stuckey, Karah Thomas, Shirley Tibby, James Van Laningham, Charles Van Ostrand. Second Row: Ann Walker, Michael Weburg, Corinne Werner, Carolyn Wheeler, Robert Wheeler, Sharon White. First Row: John Wickenhouser, Alan Wimer, Ronald Wolfe. 42 FRESHMEN President ..... Vice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Representative Representative OFFICERS ...........Marsha Sandberg ............Patsy Workman .......Rose Ann Magnuson ............Mary Lynn Guy ................Tom Morin ............Karen Unzicker Subjects, Teachers, Routine . . . everything new. Under the guidance of Mr. Shields, all freshmen were enrolled in the required courses of mathematics, science, and English, and an elective course. Many joined clubs and several showed promise in athletics. During their first year the Class of ’60 became well-adjusted citizens of Paxton High. 43 Freshman Class Top Roto, Left to Ric ht: Paul Anderson, Gloria Beidler, Nancy Beland, Aria Bement, Linda Benson, David Brown. Third Row: Charles Bruce, Phyllis Bruce, Barbara Bryant, Sarah Buckner, Larry Carlson, Elizabeth Clark. Second Row: Sandra Cruse, David Day, John Dorsey, Pamella Eaton, Morris Fields, Charlotte Foster. I'irst Row: Stephen Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Sandra Fox, Nancy Hensley, Lynn Hoyt, Lois Hubler. 44 Freshman Cl ass Tot' Row, Left to Right: Carl Hudson, Colleen Hudson, John Hustedt, Patricia Kaufman, John Ketchum, Betty Lackey. Third Roto: Danny Lawless, Jane Leaf, Jack Lierly, David Linder, Jerry McCreary, Claude Clough. Second Row: Judy Marshall, Roger Marshall, Wayne Morris, Sandra Morrison, Larry Noble, Kenneth Nuxoll. First Roiv: Stephen Palmberg, Sally Peterson, Ronald Purtell, Steve Martin, Gary Rodgers, Loretta Rogers. 45 Freshman Class Top Row, Left to Ric lit: Garrie Roy, Duane Sandquist, Linda Seim, Sandra Setzler, Carl Smith, Sharon Spanhook. Third Row: Gayle Streff, Alberta Swan, Valerie Swanson, Gary Thomann, Susan Troxel, Karen Ulrich. Second Roiv: Karen Volden, Judy Voorhees, Gwen Welch, Judy Wickenhouser, Larry Williams, Donald Wilson. First Row: Roger Wolfe, Paula Wycoff. 46 FAMILIAR SIGHTS . . . 47 Board of Education Left to Right: Vernon Swanson, Arthur Stevenson, Kenneth Stanford, John McCabe, President; John Hustedt, Jr., Secretary; Angus Taylor, James Dunnan. The Board of Education has met on the first Tuesday of each month to help improve the school’s standards, to establish policies, and to keep the public informed of the progress of the school. The Schoolboard is affiliated with the Illini Division of the Illinois Association of School Boards and the National Association of School Boards. The standing committees are the Building and Grounds Committee, composed of Mr. Taylor, Mr. Carlson, and Mr. Stevenson, and the Personnel Committee, composed of Mr. Hustedt, Dr. Dunnan, and Mr. Stanford. 48 Administration Mr. Newmcn has served as Superintendent of Paxton Community Unit 2 for four years. He selects grade and high school personnel, supervises all public relations of the school and plans the educational program. Mr. Shields has served as Principal of Paxton High School for seven years. He is in charge of the registration of all students. He makes and keeps all records for present and future use. 49 Our Departments ATHLETICS AND MUSIC Left to Right: Coach Nelson, Mr. Swenson, Mr. Pearce, Mrs. Fox. COMMERCE Left to Right: Mrs. Ireland, Miss Ragland. HISTORY Left to Right: Miss Bear, Miss Ecklund, Mr. Smith. MATHEMATICS Left to Right: Mrs. Carlsten, Mrs. Larson. 50 Our Departments GUIDANCE Mr. James Smith. VOCATIONS Left to Right: Mr. Rohlfing, Mrs. Yancey, Mr. Herbert. ENGLISH Left to Right: Mr. Cain, Mrs. Given, Mr.Vilaro. SCIENCE Left to Right: Mr. Piper, Mr. Berry. 51 THE STAFF 'IRENE BEAR A. B., M.A. Social Studies 'WILLIAM BERRY B. Ed., M.S. General Science Biology DANIEL CAIN A.B. English 'ELDER CARLSTEN A.B., M.A. Mathematics DIANE ECKLUND A. B. English, Social Studies AGNES FOX B. S. Girls’ P.E. 'RUTH GIVEN A. B., M.A. Librarian, English, Speech, Dramatics ARTHUR R. HERBERT B. S. Industrial Arts 'CHARLOTTE IRELAND A. B. Typing, Bookkeeping General Business 'ROY NELSON B. S., M.S. Athletics, P.E. RICHARD PEARCE A.B. Music DUANE PIPER A.B. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry BESSIE V. RAGLAND A. B., M.A. Typing, Shorthand 'ROBERT ROHLFING B. S., M.S. Agriculture 'JAMES SMITH B. Ed., M.S. Guidance, D.O. Assistant Principal 'LAWRENCE SMITH B.S., M.S. Visual Aids, History, Driver Training 'HARRY SWENSON B.M., M.M. Instrumental Music RODOLFO VILARO A. B., A.M., M.A. English, Spanish 'FRANCES YANCEY B. S. Home Economics Girls’ P.E. THOMPSON SHIELDS B. Ed., M.S. Principal, Mechanical Drawing CHAS. C. NEWMAN B. Ed., M.A. Supt. of Schools DARLENE KROON Secretary CLYDE VAN ANTWERP ROBERT KAUFMAN Custodians ' Director or Head of Department 52 Our Personnel BUSDRIVERS Standing, Left to Right: Gene Whitman, Floyd Shunk, Wayne Smith, Jack Smith. Seated: Robert Joyce, Charles Richards, Laurence Sauer, Theodore Anderson. MAINTENANCE Left to Right: Robert Kaufman, Clyde Van Antwerp. COOKS Left to Right: Frances Adkins, Ina Kingston, Violet Carlson. SECRETARIES Left to Right: Virginia Leming, Doris Niccum. Following Mrs. Leming’s resignation. Miss Darlene Kroon became office secretary. 53 ATHLETICS nson. loot I � ■ i Krl team i,on hkr lantA faded In the second ♦the fervicos of ace h|rkly u. t'ho had kcd TvWl receive ltd 16-14 quarter, bi period witl fotWttlti faxton Uete'ats uckley-Loda 3 To 49 Sizzling Third Quarter Gives Paxton Victory; Burklund Scores 18 bttc kl � y Paxton high school ! fkcd up 23 points in the third ! rind, then scop'd only four lints In the final quarter, but ] 11 managed to defeat Buckley-. da 53-49 in a non-conference j tne played Tuesday niutit at j icklev It was Paxton's first win I tins one less, while B-L was! [torbing its fourth defeat in siv itests. ?oach Roy Nelson's Mustang' n primarily on the basis of sling third quarter. Ti ailing 28-at the halftime IntermissU xton came roaring hack red 23 points in th«� ne nufes to take a comman lead going into th tarter. pespitc a fourth qu ich Paxton could punch jir points, the Mustang! the lead to win hy f Kerb Knufmann’s Roc 13 at th end of the fii and held on to a 28-26 |b nt halftime. ferry Burklund led Paxt-points on eight field goal o free tosses, while Bill . J rhipp tl in with five throe 0 00 throw? nts. Also aiding the P k wtre forward Dick h 10 points and Dove h nine. idders Receive tters At Banquet Vt the annual Service t 22 football playei ers for the past seal eiving letters were: Joh Coplea, Jack Miller, Ji1 Chuck Werner, Tom •ry Tinberg, Larry Browr ison. Bill Morrison. Jeri5 Eddie Karr, Jerry Fuoss, W I.Hly nn. Rod Parks. Bob Rollins. (Tk Bu nford. Jerry O’Donnell. Melv t g y i.nt |)p. Roger Burton, Mickey Webur tlvn addc Jim Hazen, also managers Ji give Paxton man, Jack Lierly, and Keleft in the oil. !ggresaiv TPJa7 Draws Plaudits Of Fans ie Grid Review I ' w ball Season Burrell starred for Central y night but It was not the ■ ' ere to open our bm tomorrow, our va team would average just a hot MPa tactually 5-10 1 10L Paxton high school's aggressive l ouis Burrell, but rather tnented Paxton high baske varsity basketball team lost it£phomoi e brother, Hubert . . . 1956-57 home opener 67-36 Friday, a Central regular at end night to a tall, accurate shooting season, couldn’t make the Roberts-ThaWvilie quintet, but it parade and thus was inclig-t'cpresentcd a moral victory for . , Central cheerleaders, des-the Mustangs. he chill that settled on the R-T generally Is conceded to bcrjn, were docked out in sty-the area’s most poised ami powei -jermuda shorts, fill team, yet a Paxton club that lost eight of its first 10 players ______w_________________ of last season through graduation! t|mp|Y couldn't make 15-made it a tight to the finish. And. penalties last for 15 steps too. R-T had two games under its belt going into the scrap here. Paxton Leads 16-14 cad linesman Wayne Xoh-of Lmgvieu, who stands Coach Roy Nelson's Mustangs {it tcps |. As many in the cnrnd ned, big Wayne invariably rked off the penalties in 13 Pie ratt local physirljy ' and Paxton .. k nn MFVxmnr n totaledflJ point � d the game’s fi on free throws and a driving lay-up tojrj� e In 34'nays, a 4-0 lead with 5:10jojutk Franzen first period. Paxton went on to take a 11-8 lead, with fro? Lee) Si MVP for the past season ar: canned a pivot shot and Weberk $ear for their Class captain for next year’s squaj dump 1 in two quick buckets be- at Seminole, Okla. . . . Jry Fox was voted the Most In for the quarter ended with Pax jd|o had an opportunity to ed Player on the squad. It w| t, g 16-14 on Mi re- bound bucket. R-T quickly overtook Paxton lie. la. . . . Ronnie will be I and actually moved into a 10 firing training next March ' point lead midway in the second hither Columbia. 8. quarter. Lee hit six quick points florlda. during the initial part of that ral Iv. It was 34-26 at haKtlm lickey Henson was given doufal Burklund contributing four ors by his teammates as he w|throw during that stretch. announced that both Hensd Senior guard Leo Coplea wej led to the All-Conference team.I j with the White Sox. who Id have sent him to Du- pular Election lects Yell Leaders R-T maintained that atsy Bryant, Barbara Bryant, a pest of the route, iron Spanhook are our new Fres ' h Cheerleaders. Patsy WorkmiV he substitute. They were chos ji Tlie Mustangs play tho student body on Friday. S« ,,vi . at Buckley ,„.xt liber 7. A total of nine girls ral- luoi atKUur: the! Ha uois Times sports editor L s y re ports that speedy margin the] Harmon scored twice on the jrross punt return as Wat-Paxtcn’s junior varsity coasted fumbled Momence, 25-6. Fri-an eesv 53-24 victory in th ight . in ’all. Buckley- (his oung� T brother. Dennie, Tuesday Pt up the situation with a _______• 'd das! . Dennie once coach Roy Nelson today. Paxt 1956-57 season will ge inaugur fit home next Friday, Noven ‘ 30. with stlong Roberts-Thnw j as the opposition. S| eiiking only on the bae log of a few days of praetlc I present varsity includes e ors Jerry Burklund and Dl� Elliott at the forward slot senior John Goode at eent and senior David Kneater ar either junior Jim Carson senior Dick I Jt wilier at tl guards. Others on the sou.id arc I Morrison. Jerry O'Donnell ) Boh Marshall, juniors and sen ; David Kasmuss n, Jim Sea | and Jerry Fox. Counted on to make bids for | varsity were juniors Larrv Br and Rod Parks, hut both are of action. Brown has develop bone spur on his right foot i out for th- season, while Pari 1,500 Fans See, Sparkling Play In 1st Game Goode, Henson Score Shelton And Henson Star On Defense xton high school’s yot played a scintillating bi oof ball Friday night despit a opening game loss to C before more thin 1.500 I Paxton's Memorial A? hi running of team cap! fullback John Goode, i hd ud 96 yards rushing, ack Mickey Henson paced xton offense which picked no first downs in the first h but was limited to onlv one f down in the third ami fourth qi lore by the |[ ter . Leading tlie defensive or.'Mrs. Letha j|g.ide were junior tackle Tom S ton and Henson, who, oper from a linebacker post. Paxton’s inability to stop key play of the split-T offense, quarterback run-pitchout cpti was the basis fo� ' the Central tory. Goode SiMiri's 11 Tlk Mustangs scored first o six t ird toe-dance end run Goode after racing to five secutivo fiist down . Cent however, took a 7-6 halltime 1 when sent back Hubert Bui Iatch d onto a pltcliout j scampenxi 10 yards around em a touchdown. Central's cla: quarterback Harold P;� pin anenk-'d over for- thep«� A 38-yaiM pass fmin halft Benjamin (Benny) Wilson to Jack Widholm set up Central's cond TD in the third quarter. ’ play wen: from the Paxton -94 th 2 and Papfneau plunged aci - ;______ iZJ a s|H rta-■ at the Paxton-Central ie, re|K rts that he has sign-I contract with the Kansas Athletics and will play D C., or . Hannon had throe one of them coming Coaches and Cheerleaders COACHES Left to Right: Mr. William Rankin, Mr. Roy Nelson. Mr. Larry Smith, Mr. Earl Swearingen. CHEERLEADERS Top Row, Left to Right: Sharon Spanhook, Barbara Bryant, Patsy Bryant. Second Roto, Left to Right: Mary Trickle, Mary Sue Drendel. First Row: Toni Morris. This year Mr. Roy Nelson joined our faculty as Athletic Director and Head Coach. He directed all varsity sports. Mr. Earl Swearingen assisted during football season. Mr. Larry Smith again directed the Frosh-Soph sports. His assistant was Mr. William Rankin. Our student-elected cheerleaders for this year were: Varsity—Mary Sue Drendel, Mary Ellen Trickle, Toni Morris, and alternate, Linda Heacock. The Freshmen-Sophomore cheerleaders were Barbara and Patsy Bryant and Sharon Spanhook, and alternate, Patsy Workman. The Cheerleaders have done a good job this year. Mrs. Agnes Fox was their sponsor. Each member directed one of the assembly pep meetings. They had charge of both the pep rally the night before the Flomecoming game, and the festivities during the game. 56 Varsity Football The Mustangs were unfortunate in that they failed to have a winning season on the gridiron. They did, however, gain valuable experience and the large number of underclassmen on the squad gives hope for future teams. The Mustangs will have 15 returning lettermen next season; 12 juniors and 3 sophomores. At the football banquet, Mickey Henson was selected Captain for the 1957 season and Most Valuable Player for the past season. Jerry Fox was voted the Most Improved Player Award. Letters were awarded to the following seniors: John Goode, Leo Coplea, Jack Miller, Chuck Werner, Larry Tinberg, Jim Lindgren, Tom Shelton; juniors: Mickey Henson, Bill Morrison, Gerald Fuoss, Bob Stanford, Larry Brown, Jerry Johnson, Eddie Karr, Pat Morin, Rod Parks, Don Rollins, Jerry O’Donnell, Melvin Rapp; and sophomores: Roger Burton, Jim Hazen, and Mickey Weburg. The managers receiving letters were Jim Seaman, Kenny Nuxoll, and Jack Lierly. Henson and senior guard Leo Coplea were both named to the Wauseca League All-Conference team at the season’s end. 57 Top Row, Left to Right: Coach Nelson, Roger Burton, John Goode, Jim Lindgren, Bob Stanford, Jim Hazen, Bill Morrison, Mickey Weburg, Coach Swearingen. Second Row, Left to Right: Mickey Henson, Gerald Fuoss, Tom Shelton, Jerry O’Donnell, Jack Miller, Jerry Fox, Don Rollins. First Row, Left to Right: Melvin Rapp, Larry Tinberg, Rod Parks, Chuck Werner, Dale Johnson, Leo Coplea, Jim Seaman, Manager. VARSITY SCORES Paxton 13 Central 20 Paxton 6 Farmer City 19 Paxton 6 Unity 38 Paxton 0 Hoopeston 51 Paxton 0 Oakwood 33 Paxton 0 Gibson City 38 Paxton 0 Onarga 59 Paxton 25 Rantoul 53 Paxton 6 Watseka 31 58 Football Squad Top Rozo, Left to Right-. Coach Rankin, Larry Foster, Larry Noble, Jay Holloway, Pat Morin, Eddie Karr, Jerry Johnson, Paul Anderson, Coach Smith. Second Roto, Left to Right: Stan Grieser, Larry Carlson, Marty Lewis, Ed Morris, Jack Wickenhouser, Jerry Marshall, Bob Rollins, Larry Brown. hirst Rote, Left to Right: Jack Lierly, Manager; Tom Morin, Buster Fields, Gary Rodgers, Carl Hudson, Kenny Nuxoll, Manager. FROSH-SOPH SCORES Paxton 6 CJHS 25 Paxton 7 Gibson City 40 Paxton 12 Farmer City 19 Paxton 6 Watseka 27 59 Jerry Burklund Forward John Goode Forward Diek Litvviller Guard Bill Morrison Center Diek Elliott Forward Dave Koester Guard Jim Carson Guard Jerry O’Donnell Foneard 60 VARSITY BASKETBALL The Mustangs played a tough schedule during the 1956-57 season and they seemed to play their best ball against the tougher teams. The squad gave a good account of themselves throughout the season. Paxton enjoyed a reputation for being a “spoiler” by pulling several of the season’s biggest upsets. The team slipped by Armstrong, Vermilion County Champs, in the Holiday Tournament and also upset Watseka, a powerful conference rival. Jerry Burklund set a single-game scoring record by hitting 42 points against Oakwood. Burklund finished his career as one of the school’s highest scorers by averaging 20 points a game and by winning the Wauseca Conference scoring championship with 230 points. At the season’s end, letters were awarded to the following seniors: Jerry Burklund, Dave Koester, Dick Litwiller, Dick Elliott, John Goode, and David Rasmussen; juniors: Bill Morrison, Jim Carson, Jerry O’Donnell, Jerry Fox, and Mickey Henson. Jerry Burklund was voted honorary captain by his teammates and he also was elected the Most Valuable Player. Dave Koester received the free throw trophy with a winning percentage of .789. 61 VARSITY BASKETBALL Top Row, Left to Right: Coach Nelson, Bill Morrison, David Rasmussen, Jerry Burklund, John Goode, Jerry O’Donnell, Jerry Fox. First Row, Left to Right: Gary Rodgers, Dick Litwiller, Jim Carson, Dave Koester, Dick Elliott, John Dorsey. VARSITY SCORES Paxton 56 Roberts-Thawville 67 Paxton 61 Farmer City Paxton 53 Buckley-Loda 49 Paxton 52 Oakwood Paxton 58 Watseka 70 Paxton 40 Fairbury Paxton 45 Hoopeston 47 Paxton 52 Minonk Paxton 41 Gilman 55 Paxton 69 Melvin-Sibley Paxton 55 Rantoul 76 Paxton 64 Watseka Paxton 67 Armstrong 61 Paxton 41 Gibson City Paxton 57 Watseka 64 Paxton 81 Oakwood Paxton 60 Farmer City 74 Paxton 48 Rantoul Paxton 41 Roberts-Thawville 79 Paxton 47 Buckley-Loda Paxton 59 Rankin 71 Paxton 44 Hoopeston Paxton 58 Cissna Park 60 Paxton 66 Buckley-Loda Paxton 58 Gibson City 83 67 58 80 61 56 61 52 64 77 60 48 68 62 FROSH-SOPH BASKETBALL Top Row, Left to Right: Ronnie Baird, Larry Barringer, Bob Reber, Ed Morris, Jack Lierly, Jim Orr, Jerry Marshall, Jerry Rydell, Coach Smith. First Row, Left to Right: Buster Fields, Larry Carlson, Jack Hustedt, Paul Anderson, Tom Morin, Stan Grieser, David Peterson, Jay Holloway. FROSH-SOPH SCORES Paxton 50 C. J. H. S. 41 Paxton 48 Farmer City Paxton 53 Roberts-Thawville 24 Paxton 41 Oakwood Paxton 35 Buckley-Loda 28 Paxton 45 C. J. H. S. Paxton 40 Watseka 47 Paxton 55 Melvin-Sibley Paxton 40 Hoopeston 38 Paxton 45 Watseka Paxton 46 Gilman 39 Paxton 28 Gibson City Paxton 29 Rantoul 52 Paxton 33 Oakwood Paxton 34 Roberts-Thawville 39 Paxton 37 Rantoul Paxton 38 Rankin 41 Paxton 43 Buckley-Loda Paxton 42 Cissna Park 29 Paxton 42 Hoopeston Paxton 44 Gibson City 59 Paxton 29 Normal 32 43 40 38 41 30 34 58 34 31 33 63 1956 TRACK VARSITY Top Rozo, Left to Right: David Rasmussen, Manager; John Buckner, Roger Burton, Mike Morin, Jim Lindgren, Don Wilson, Coach Parks. Second Row, Left to Right: Chuck Werner, Tom Marron, Jack Miller, Bill Gilmore, Kenny Zeschke. First Row, Left to Right: Bill Berry, Denny Furby, John Goode, Leo Coplea, Dave Koes-ter, Dick Elliott. FROSH-SOPH Tof Row, Left to Right: Coach Smith, Rod Parks, Earl Anderson, James Stuckey, Bob Stanford, Mickey Weburg, Bill Morrison, Charles Van Ostrand. Second Row, Left to Right : Jerry Fox, Cliff Anderson, Larry Kelley, Pat Morin, Eddie Karr, Mickey Henson. First Row, Left to Right: Melvin Rapp, Marty Lewis, Bob Zeschke, Larry Brown. 1956 TRACK SEASON For the second consecutive year the Mustangs proved themselves to be a power in area track circles. Paxton engaged in several dual and triangular meets during the season. The track, squad was impressive in smashing both Gibson and Gilman in a triangular meet. The Mustangs entered the Urbana Open, the Normal Relays, the Delavan Relays, the Conference and District Meets. At Normal, Paxton racked up 17 points to place third in Class B. Roger Burton won the high jump. In the Conference Meet the Mustangs placed fourth. Paxton had two winners; John Goode in the 880 and Roger Burton in the high jump, with a record leap of 5' IOI 4. . Burton also tied for first in the District Meet and represented Paxton in the State Meet. Roger’s jump of 5' 11 Vi set a school record. 64 SPORTS SNAPSHOTS Letter winners in track were Mike Morin, Bill Berry, John Buckner, Ron Franzen, Bill Gilmore, John Goode, Dave Koester, and Roger Burton. 65 ORGANIZATIONS — i Homemaking i ward Contest iirls of this city will join 300. others throughout the Unilcxt atea in observing Homemaker Tomorrow Day Tueaday. Dec.i 'Hmultavvously ir more than 600 of the nation’s higfi schools, .eiuating ttrto will test their memaking knowledge and a ude in a 50-mlnute w ami nation. A total or , rholarships is ofr r al Mills in th 0 larch (or tlS «omc- k Pah e5 ■ will be the nior tie - axton Community Ljh sch - who are taught s. Frances Yancey. In this state, 13.779 girls in hools will take the wr a mi nation which consis' iltiple choice and objective ms testing the students a lies and knowledge in the ma, i as of homemaking. The girl with the highest ore in each school will fit memaker of Tomorrow hool and will receive an n designed by Trifari irk. Her test will be enter impetition for $1,500 and holarshlps which will he each state Homemaker orrow and the runner-up rely. The 48 state winners present a five from the Columbia will receive use-pa id educational ’ashington. D. C., colonial imsburg. Vra., and New here on May 2 at a VV gloria hotel banquet one o ill be announced as the 1957 AH mcrican Homemaker of Tomot r v. Her scholarship wil creased to $5,000. and Presentation utstanding Friday ThC half-time present e Paxton high school band under e direction of Harry Swenson iday night was one of the most standing attempted by the ganlzation in recent yettrs . . . id did much tp salve Qiy wounds uu Aliena Parent-Son Banquet Past National FFA President Speaker A Local Event Set For Busy Year, 58 In Marching Band Bv Ann Lundy The Paxton High School band, un dor the direction of Harry Swenson, opened its 1956-57 schedule at ibe first football game of the season Central High School. The mai V hand entered Memorial Field IcO ? for joy, Paxton fans be proud of the Mus ;ood showing made ag i the ojjtyiing contest o uring fhe first half of _ angs simply outplayed ed club from Clifton rong second-half rall ave them the victory Vo 200 persons attended in theii colorful blue and gold uni- as had fumble Tom ]ang it-Son pot luck banquet forms, and entertained 1500 loyal r jpr0| 'o. on high school auditorium bv the ioi drum majorette, led the 58 band? length of th cfl. The drive was capj I run for the toucHdow r. r.roi. s )L attmday evenim; in (ho Pt.x- Paxton Ians Mary Sup Drendel. Son-) yard lino. ‘- 0 J6h� Future FamWft of Amer- members in the formations oh«ptc. Uov. Philip A. Leaf. C.E.N.T.R.A.L and P-A-X-T-O-N to c- '• 1 - •■■■ -«rr”n j sows- 1, sp,,P of lato in the first with ‘ taged a snap- gl0 jn the jster included l() moved to the Com liman ave a Larry Brown ? fitd to thwart the njs opportunity the C wnfield to score. By , oint after touchdown a 7-6 halftime lead. ustangs could not tak« ■ 1 vn h • ak.s • I • i .! alf, as a result G n field to score. me when end recovered a Central fi of iave Goode fumble se Vice gj. The second came JL . • erner intercepted a C X n one of the games ® it to the Centr the crushing d id tram was taki Onarga high. The bam) forty ien a falling 1 moon ds a p nd featured i� � ir. caps. w (£cfjh‘e an rid lights Richard Piei 1 director, servea i v show entitled 'Ti� utumn. t. G. And Reflector Members Visit Itate Press Conference Three members of the Refl l who w n local iun4j % MW o %2S? % The Horn •coming dance, to! ' l all alumni . are cordially i Fall Concert By Ann Lundy Ai -V inf. however were M cold mot defer! 'veam ioned touchu ,jt the1 was set up b usic at After receiving the ki iking over possession wever, several plays a charged through recover a wild pitcho .Quarterback Papineau . , , g play J°hn Goode bl Aukland he Central 6 from N ( jr Llickey Henson scored t was scored on a ;axo- chuck Werner to •terson, a this point the Lie Party., for Central, bass; Pris- i g tJl€ kjck0ff q lean oeetn, tQ score what prov iranr � touchdown as Lton defense was wo Unity, lead by Jim C y 7 first downs to s. In the second ha ... . . . . . r . , The music department of Paxton iej(j Unity to a single v4 start imm diirtdly fol- . School presented its annual Fall 0j,|v Qne touchdown � ttt ■ in tllf Hicm gf’hnol I D . I nn I r -r • __ taff: Patti Slater, Pat Auklajing sold hv the senior class. nd Linda Heacock. and two of Hue and Gold staff; Ann Lundy, i Win Smith, left bright and shiny he morning of October 19. with M ■ar to attend the State Press C me in the high school jroishing the music Mill be Don Adams j lestra of Joliet. Re-1 will bo served in the lomics department on loor of the school. Patsy � chairman of the refresh-jmmittee. Drendel is chairman of the . burning decoration committee which will transform th school auditorium into an attrac tive autumn scene. Mums for the big game art bo- I concert Tuesday. October 30. 1956 on a 75 yard ru I under the direction of Richard Pierce, ust be stated, ho choral director, and Harry Swenson. a good deal of tha band director. it’s second stringe The GirLs’ Glee Club opened the 1 hour program with a group of selec- f. Mustangs had poss tion and featured the Junior Sextette; i their ballcarriers Shirley Anderso- . rar past the li Patty Henson, ................... -■ Janet Anderson. Ruth Bixby, v was avident in Morris and Janis Nafziger aStang ballcarriers fr 4 r of students from W rt- f yrward wall again! lrig A Cap- inity line. Ba |K lla Choir. Senii is Quartet were lime again st of Mar Sue Drendel. igh little fault of HiKhllCh't of tlu dance will be. Patty Slatejy Joyce Hazen and I.inda ,, line of scrimmage the crowning of the 1956 Homecoming qu on at 11 p. m. The coronation will lx handled by football captain Goode. The queen is selected on th Heacock. The choir concluded the he Mustangs gained program under the direction of Pris- rushing throughout cilia Gullett. student director. ates that something Appearing as guest soloist was acking in the Ml Nancy Bolick. eighth grade student, e Mustangs were al STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Left to Right: Patty Aukland, Secretary John Goode, President Mr. James Smith, Advisor Mary Sue Drendel, Vice President Jim Carson, Treasurer STUDENT-FACULTY BOARD The Student-Faculty Board was designed to meet and attempt to solve the problems of Paxton High School. The accomplishments of this organization for this year have included reviewing petitions for offices of the classes and of the Student Council and drafting a constitution as well as organizing a National Honor Society. Seated, Left to Right: Mrs. Carlsten, Ann Lundy, Mr. James Smith, Rodney Parks, Mary Ellen Trickle, Mrs. Given. 68 lop Row, Left to Right'. Tom Morin, Larry Kelley, Larry Foster, Ann Lundy, Karen Unzicker, Marsha Sandberg. Second Rme: Rodney Parks, Jim Carson, Mary Sue Drendel, Patsy Brown, Don Rollins, Mr. James Smith. Seated: John Goode, Mary Ellen Trickle, Patty Aukland, Patti Slater, Jack Miller. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council gives to students of our high school practical experience in self-government and service. Annually our Student Council sponsors Freshmen initiation, the Homecoming dance, and the Christmas party. This year they presented four professional programs, a number of Friday morning assemblies featuring panel discussions on current school problems, and a CARE and March of Dimes drive. They maintained coke, candy, and pencil machines for the convenience of the students. 69 SENIOR FINANCE Top Row, Left to Right: Mary Sue Drendel, Patty Aukland, Larry Tinberg, Patti Slater, Mary Ellen Trickle. Seated: Priscilla Gullett, Miss Bear, David Rasmussen, Chairman; Donna McGuire. This committee was selected from the Senior Class to plan the financing of the REFLECTOR. The following methods were used by the Class of ’57: an all-school party, a refreshment stand at a basketball game, the Homecoming “mum” sale, the REFLECTOR sales, advertising, and the Senior Play. 70 REFLECTOR - 1957 STAFF The 1957 REFLECTOR staff hopes that its readers will get as much pleasure from these highlights of the school year as we have had in publishing it. Thanks to our fellow classmates for giving us the privilege of being the 1957 staff. Standing: Jim Seaman. Second Row, Left to Right: Linda Hcacock, Miss Bear, Nancy Custer, Patty Aukland, Patti Slater. First Rote : David Koester, Patsy Brown, Jeri Amsden. 71 SPANISH CLUB The goal of the Spanish Club has been to learn the customs of Spanish-speaking countries and to learn to speak Spanish more fluently. Their active year included their annual dinner, a Christmas party, a spring picnic, attending a Spanish play at the University of Illinois, and the I. F. P. A. L. Convention. Top Rozc, Left to Right: Jack Hustedt, Noel Workman, John O’Hare, Steve Wimer, Judy Aukland, Dale Johnson, Ann Lundy, Janet Lindgren. Third Row: Marsha Sandberg, Marlene Brown, Shirley Tibby, Sandy Fox, Jim VanLaningham, Nita Newman, Karen Unzicker, Delores Martensen, Bonnie Carlson. Second Row: Carl Hudson, Sally Peterson, Colleen Hudson, Sharon White, Larry Kelley, Nancy Hensley, Betsy Theobald, Roger Marshall. First Roie: Sue Burklund, President; Mary Lynn Guy, Vice President; Karen Franzen, Secretary; Patsy Bryant, Treasurer; Rose Ann Magnuson, Parliamentarian; Mr. Vilaro, Sponsor 72 Top Roto, Left to Ric ht: Carl Smith, David Day, David Chapman, Eddie Morris, Bob Olson, Larry Noble, Duane Sandquist. Third Roto: Buster Fields, Nancy Hensley, Larry Williams, Claude Clough, Sergeant-At-Arms; Nancy Beland, Lynn Hoyt, Richard Purtell. Second Row: Mr. Cain, Gary Rodgers, Phyllis Bruce, Gayle Streff, Gary Thomann, Ronnie Purtell, Mr. Piper. First Roto : Carl Hudson, President; Mickey Weberg, Vice President; Judy Marshall, Secretary; LeRoy Merkle, Treasurer; Jerry McCreary. PHOTO CLUB The Photo Club has taught interested members the basic principals of photography as well as how to take and develop their own pictures. 73 Left to Right: Coach Nelson, Mickey Henson, Richard Elliott, Dave Koester, Bob Wheeler, Jerry Burklund. LETTERMEN'S CLUB OFFICERS President ...........................Jerry Burklund Vice-President ......................Richard Elliott Secretary ...........................Dave Koester Treasurer .............................Bob Wheeler Sergeant-At-Arms ....................Mickey Henson The Lettermen’s Club, of Paxton High School, strives to promote good will and a spirit of co-operation among the athletes and to promote a form of recreation through their various activities. In order to finance their trip to Chicago to see a professional football game, their trip to Peoria to see a basketball game, and their annual picnic in May, this organization sold pencils, collected and sold scrap, and sponsored a bake sale. Their responsibilities for the year included the care of the trophy cases and preparation of the bonfire at the Homecoming pep rally. 74 LETTERMEN'S CLUB (Continued) Tof Row, Left to Right: Bob Wheeler, Roger Burton, Dick Elliott, Coach Nelson, Jerry Burklund, Bill Morrison, Mickey Henson. First Row: John Goode, Dave Koester, Jack Miller, David Rasmussen, Leo Coplea. 75 INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB In order to send delegates to a Leadership Training Camp and to the State Convention, the Industrial Arts Club had the following moneymaking projects: making and selling of broom handles, candy sale, and bake sale. Top Rote, Left to Right: Eddie Morris, Gerald Fuoss, Jim Lindgren, Jerry O’Donnell, Charles Van Ostrand, Stanley Sharp, Pat Morin. Fourth Roto : David Day, Clifford Anderson, Larry Noble, Gerald Niccum, Larry Beland, Duane Sandquist. Third Rozo : David Brown, Kenneth Nuxoll, Ronnie Baird, John Dorsey, Larry Williams, Morris Fields. Second Row: Mr. Herbert, Richard Purtell, Gary Thomann, Gayle Streff, Gary Rodgers, Jim Henson, Historian. First Row: Charles Werner, President; Jim Carson, Vice President; Bill Peterson, Secretary; Jerry Johnson, Treasurer; Larry Riggle, Parliamentarian. 76 PROJECTORS' CLUB Under Mr. Larry Smith’s direction, this service organization took charge of the showing of visual aids within our high school. Its services were also made available to the community. Top Roto, Left to Right: Larry Noble, Rodney Parks, Mickey Henson, Jim Orr, Jerry Rydell. Second Row: Merle Roy, Paul Anderson, Mr. Larry Smith, Tom Morin, Bill Peterson. First Rom: David Rasmussen, John Goode, David Koester, Richard Elliott. 77 F. F. A. The projects of the F. F. A. for the school year are varied. The annual Parent-Son banquet was held this fall. Beneficial activities included a Safety campaign for Corn Pickers and a demonstration on Fire Safety-Hazards. A group took part in a land judging contest held at Mahomet. The entire group spent a day at the International Livestock Show in Chicago. Three members of the class of 1956 won honors at the F. F. A. convention held in Springfield in June of 1956, Maurice Weaver, Erwin Krumwiede, and John Stevenson were given the award of State Farmer, the highest award made by the state organization. Maurice Weaver also took part in the public speaking finals and played in the state F. F. A. band at the convention. F. F. A. OFFICERS Top Ron', Left to Right: Eddie Karr, Treasurer; Bob Stanford, Sentinel; Donald Rollins, Reporter. Seated: Bob Foster, Secretary; Don Burklund, President; Jim Ashmore, V. President; Mr. Rohlfing, Advisor. 78 Top Row, Left to Right: Paul Anderson, Jerry Bleich, Dwaine Saldeen, Jim Hazen, John Foster, Bob Reber, Don Marshall. Fourth Row: Bob Rollins, Jack Wickenhouser, Larry Foster, David Chapman, Jerry Lewis, Martin Lewis, Clifford Poison. Third Roto : David Peterson, Larry Carlson, Jerry Marshall, Larry Buhrmaster, Steve Foster, Garrie Roy. Second Roto: Mr. Rohlfing, Merle Roy, Steve Palmberg, David Linder, Bob Stanford. First Row: Don Burklund, Jim Ashmore, Bob Foster, Eddie Karr, Don Rollins. 79 G. A. A. Bowling, basketball, ping-pong, tumbling, softball, volleyball, and badminton were some of the varied activities provided for the members of G. A. A. A time and a place for all these activities were arranged once a week after school in the gym. The girls sponsored a Christmas dance and car wash. They also had refreshments stands at several games. The goal of this organization was to promote sportsmanship, cooperation, and individual skills for its 68 members. G. A. A. OFFICERS Left to Right: Mary Trickle, Vice President Janet Anderson, Treasurer Sharon Anderson, Secretary Donna Golden, Point Chairman Linda Heacock, President Mrs. Fox, Advisor. Seated: Mary Sue Drendel, Point Chairman 80 Top Row, Left to Right: Linda Heacock, Loretta Rogers, Susan Troxel, Nan Custer, Pat Kaufman, Rose Magnuson, Joyce Hazen, Marilyn Shelton, Caryl Smith, Mary White, Alberta Swan. Sixth Row: Judy Marshall, Lois Hubler, Verna Davis, Marie Foster, Sharon Anderson, Marlene Brown, Delores Martensen, Joyce Hendrickson, Sandra Fox, Karen Unzicker. Lift!i Row: Joan Shoemaker, Pam Eaton, Mary Lynn Guy, Karen Volden, Judy Voorhees, Alice Connour, Janet Anderson, Valerie Swanson, Patsy Brown, Donna Golden. Fourth Row: Judy Sample, Lynn Hoyt, Mary Trickle, Sharon Nelson, Norma McClure, Mary Kay Noble, Mary Sue Drendel, Sarita Dorsey, Carolyn Wheeler, Gladys Harold. Third Row: Colleen Hudson, Toni Morris, Beulah Beasley, Sharon White, Mrs. Fox, Marsha Sandberg, Bertha Beasley, Jeri Amsden, Elinor Johnson. Second Row: Wanda Vest, Joan Sandberg, Nancy Hensley, Sally Peterson, Millie Vest, Sandy Morrison. First Row: Linda Seim, Linda Benson, Sharon Spanhook, Phyllis Bruce, Judy Wickenhouser, Jane Leaf. 81 F. F. H. A. OFFICERS Left to Right: Joyce Mueller, President-lst semester; Joyce Hazen, President-2nd semester; Zelda Henson, Secretary; Donna McGuire, Treasurer; Marilyn Shelton, Reporter. Seated: Marless Peters, Parliamentarian; Mary McCabe, Historian. The F. H. A. members worked diligently this year in order to finance their annual spring trip. They obtained money from their chili supper, their cookie sale, their holly sale at Christmas, and their stand at a basketball game. At Christmas they sang carols throughout Paxton, followed by an enjoyable Christmas party. 82 F. H. A Top Row, Left to Right: Marie Foster, Sandy Horridge, Zelda Henson, Marilyn Shelton, Joyce Hazen, Bonnie King, Joy Freed, Lola Henson, Verna Davis. Fifth Row. Donna McGuire, Mary McCabe, Dianna Mueller, Virginia Riggleman, Sherry Hoover, Ruby Blackford, Judy Voorhees. Fourth Roto: Marless Peters, Loretta Kirby, Mary Kay Noble, Nancy Cruse, Beverly Lubben, Dee Ann George, Edith Foster, Betty Blackford. Third Row: Charlotte Foster, Virginia Bowen, Carolyn Wheeler, Sarita Dorsey, Pat Albers, Sarah Buckner, Judy Sample, Karen Volden. Second Row. Jeri Amsden, Ann Walker, Sharon Nelson, Susan Troxel, Ruth Rodenbeck, Sandy Cruse, Mildred Vest. First Row: Mrs. Yancey, Sharon Spanhook, Cleo Burgess, Wanda Vest, Karen Walker, Mary Stuckey, Linda Benson. 83 BLUE and GOLD These are the students you have seen throughout the year collecting everything from “news” to “nuts” for the school paper. Their busy schedule for this year included a stand at the basketball game, subscription drive, assembly program, skit at the annual Skit Dance, and Italian Spaghetti Dinner. The group has strived to give the student body, each month, an interesting paper filled with news and happenings in P.C.H.S. Top Row, Left to Right : Ann Lundy, Zelda Henson, Noel Workman, Rosa Dalton, Jay Holloway, Patty Aukland. Second Row : Carol Goode, Donna McGuire, Mr. Cain, Pat Richardson, Joyce Mueller. First Row: Patsy Ann Brown, Editor; Ann Smith, Assistant Editor; Judy Aukland, Business Manager; Dave Koester, Sports Editor. Absent from the Picture: Nancy Bement. 84 Top Row, Left to Right: Larry Noble, David Chapman, Dick Litwiller, President; Richard Schneider, John Erwin, Jim Orr, Larry Carlson. Third Row: Larry Kelley, Danny Lawless, Jack Lierly, David Day, Carl Smith, Ronnie Baird. Second Roic: Gary Rodgers, Gayle Streff, Larry Williams, David Peterson, Secretary; Billy Archer, Jack Hustedt, Carl Hudson. First Row: Bob Olson, Danny Haltom, Vice President; Richard Purtell, Jerry Cleary, Treasurer; Mr. Piper, Sponsor. SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club this year has endeavored to create a more active interest in science among its members. Every member has attempted to develop, as far as possible, his skills, talents, and aptitudes. 85 LIBRARY CLUB Those who were interested in library work and in being of service to the school and their fellow students, joined the Library Club. All members of the club were required to serve as student librarians for one period each day. Their duties during this period were to check books in and out and to keep the shelves orderly. This year, they joined the Illinois Student Librarians Association, sponsored a supper, and purchased and distributed Librarian pins. To help support their club financially, the members sold English reference cards to the student body, operated a stand at a basketball game, and sponsored a most enjoyable Skit Dance. LIBRARY CLUB OFFICERS Left to Right: Mrs. Given, Sponsor Joan Shoemaker, Vice President Jerry Burklund, Treasurer Shirley Anderson, Secretary. Seated: Toni Morris, President 86 LIBRARY CLUB Top Ron,', Left to Right: Carol Goode, Sharon Anderson, Caryl Smith, Pat Morin, Donna McGuire, Shirley Tibby. Third Row: Sharon Rodgers, Karla Stifle, Judy Sadler, Janet Anderson, Mary McCabe, Pat Sheerer. Second Rote: Shirley Anderson, Toni Morris, Marless Peters, Joan Shoemaker, Elinor Johnson, Joyce Claytor. first Row: Patty Henson, Dale Johnson, Mrs. Given, Jerry Burklund, Judy Aukland. 87 DRAMA CLUB Tot Row, Left to Right: Bill Morrison, David Rasmussen, Jerry Burklund, Jim Seaman, Steve Wimer, John Goode, Jim Lindgren, Greg Harrell. Fifth Row: Ann Lundy, Priscilla Gullett, Leo Coplea, John O’Hare, Joyce Hazen, Patti Slater, Caryl Smith. Fourth Row: Alice Connour, Donna McGuire, Mary White, John Ketchum, Susan Troxel, Nan Custer, Corinne Werner, Mary Trickle. Third Roto: Thelma Brown, Joan Shoemaker, Mary Sue Drendel, Judy Sadler, Shirley Tibby, Karah Thomas, Linda Heacock, Joyce Claytor. Second Rozo: Sally Peterson, Colleen Hudson, Joan Sandberg, Sandra Setzler, Patty Sheerer, Valerie Swanson, Sandra Morrison. First Row: Jack Miller, Nita Kae Newman, Patty Aukland, Carol Goode, Mrs. Given. 88 DRAMA CLUB DRAMA CLUB OFFICERS Standing : Mrs. Given, Sponsor. Seated, Left to Right: Jack Miller, President; Nita Newman, Vice President; Patty Aukland, Secretary; Carol Goode, Treasurer. The goal of this club has been to help each member develop more poise when facing an audience. During the year, the members organized Chapter 921 of the National Thespian Society. Under the direction of Mrs. Given, they also presented two outstanding Christmas programs. The first play, “Why The Chimes Rang,” featured an unusual stage setting, using for the first time, a gauze curtain to create a vision. The second, an adaptation of the “Nativity,” featured a verse choir. During their meetings the members presented workshop one-act plays and pantomines, student-directed. Thespian and Drama Club members participated in the Illinois High School Speech contests. 89 Top Row, Left to Right: Greg Harrell, Jack Miller, Carol Goode, Bill Morrison, Mary Sue Drendel, Jerry Burklund, Joyce Haz-en, David Rasmussen, Noel Workman, Mary Trickle, Leo Coplea. Second Roic, Left to Right: Mrs. Given, Advisor; Priscilla Gul-lett, Scribe; Patti Slater, Vice President; Patty Aukland, President; Nita Newman, Secretary; John Goode, Treasurer. First Row, Left to Right: Joan Sandberg, Linda Heacock. THESPIANS Chapter 921 of the National Thespian Society was organized within the Drama Club this year. On February 11, an impressive formal initiation of the chapter was conducted by the officers and Mr. Shields. To be eligible to gain membership in Thespians, a person must have worked with dramatic productions in some way to earn a total of at least 10 points. The Charter members of our' chapter numbered 18, and were under the direction of Mrs. Given. 90 Standing, Left to Right : Larry Kelley, Mr. Pearce, Jim Carson, Jerry Burklund. Seated: Joyce Hazen, Shirley Anderson, Patty Henson, Marless Peters, Carol Goode, Karen Franzen, Janis Nafziger. MADRIGALS The Madrigals of Paxton High School specialized this year in the singing of sixteenth century music. They performed for the various clubs and organizations of the community as well as for the student body. 91 PEP BAND Standing, Left to Right: Bill Peterson, Priscilla Gullett, Jim Orr, Mr. Swenson. Second Row: Joyce Hazen, Dee Ann George, Rose Ann Magnuson, Mary Lynn Guy, Jim Hazen, Sue Burklund, Jack Hustedt, Janice Peterson, Ruth Bixby. First Row: Karen Volden, Judy Voorhees, Virginia Bowen, Joyce Hendrickson, Nita Newman, Delores Martensen, Ronnie Baird, Sally Peterson. SWING BAND Standing, Left to Right: Sally Peterson, Sue Burklund, Larry Kelley, Mr. Swenson, Bill Morrison, Ann Smith, Noel Workman. Seated: Patsy Bryant, Ann Lundy, Patty Aukland, Carol Goode, Corinne Werner. 92 CONCERT BAND Top Row, Left to Right: David Chapman, Rose Ann Magnuson, John Erwin, Jim Carson, Jim Hazen, Judy Aukland, Charles Werner, Joyce Hazen, James Orr. Sixth Row: Paul Anderson, John Ketchum, Patty Kaufman, Ann Lundy, Bill Peterson, Caryl Smith, Jerry Johnson, Patti Slater. Fifth Roto: Sharon White, Joyce Hendrickson, Janet Lindgren, Pat Aukland, Priscilla Gullett, Nita Newman, Sharon Anderson, Larry Buhrmaster, Ronnie Baird. Fourth Row: Roger Marshall, Patsy Bryant, Corinne Werner, Mary Lynn Guy, Linda Heacock, Dee Ann George, Barbara Bryant, Karen Franzen, Sue Burklund, Sally Peterson. Third Row : Carol Goode, Pat Sheerer, Janice Peterson, Mr. Swenson, Marlene Brown, Delores Martensen, Bonnie Carlson, Mary Sue Drendel. Second Row: Jack Hustedt, Larry Kelley, Valerie Swanson, Ruth Bixby, Karen Volden, Judy Voorhees, Marsha Sandberg. First Row: Linda Benson, Virginia Bowen, Judy Marshall, Jeri Amsden, Betsy Theobald, Phyllis Bruce. 93 CONCERT BAND The Concert Band, composed of 56 members, opened its season by marching for the five home football games. During the month of January, the group presented a concert entitled, “Musical Mirth,” and took part in the Ford County Band Festival at Roberts. Patty Aukland represented the group at All State on February 1 and 2. On March 9, the band entered the District Contest held at Momence. The group presented their annual Spring Concert in May. The Memorial Day Parade served as the last performance of the 1956-57 Concert Band. BAND OFFICERS Left to Right: Linda Heacoek, Manager; Mr. Swenson, Conductor; Mary Sue Drendel, Majorette; Carol Goode, Asst. Majorette; Pat Aukland, Librarian; Judy Aukland, Asst. Librarian; Larry Kelley, Asst. Manager. 94 A CAPPELLA I Tof Ron’, Left to Right: Charles Werner, Greg Harrell, Jerry Burklund, Jim Hazen, Ronnie Wolfe, Bill Morrison, Jim Carson. Fourth Row: Patti Slater, Priscilla Gullett, Leo Coplea, Larry Tinberg, Joyce Hazen, Patty Aukland. Third Row: Karen Franzen, Mary Sue Drendel, Sharon Anderson, Linda Heacock, Carol Goode, Janet Anderson, Patty Henson. Second Row: Mr. Pearce, Ruth Bixby, John Ketchum, Janice Peterson, Jim Orr, Janis Nafziger. First Row: Toni Morris, Jeri Amsden, Marless Peters, Larry Kelley, Shirley Anderson, Patsy Ann Brown. 95 GIRLS' CHORUS To Row, Left to Right: Joyce Hendrickson, Carol Goode, Patty Henson, Joyce Hazen, Bonnie King, Rosa Dalton, Janice Peterson, Ann Lundy, Nita Newman, Lola Henson. Fifth Row: Janet Anderson, Sue Burklund, Delores Martensen, Corinne Werner, Marlene Brown, Patsy Bryant, Karen Franzen, Shirley Tibby. Fourth Row: Valerie Swanson, Mary McCabe, Patsy Brown, Janis Nafziger, Alice Connour, Donna Golden, Judy Sadler, Sarita Dorsey, Marless Peters. Third Roto : Joan Sandberg, Elinor Johnson, Bonnie Carlson, Loretta Kirby, Norma McClure, Lynn Hoyt, Sally Peterson, Toni Morris. Second Row: Linda Seim, Beulah Beasley, Judy Marshall, Mr. Pearce, Sandy Morrison, Shirley Anderson, Bertha Beasley. First Row: Sandra Horridge, Karah Thomas, Beverly Lubben, Patsy Brown, Colleen Hudson, Ruth Bixby. 96 FRESHMEN CHORUS Top Row, Left to Rif lit: Marsha Sandberg, Claude Clough, John Ketchum, Eddie Morris, Rose Ann Magnuson, Karen Unzicker, Sandra Fox. Fourth Roto: Lois Hubler, Valerie Swanson, Mary Lynn Guy, Sandy Setzler, Barbara Bryant, Lynn Hoyt. Third Row: Sandra Cruse, Steve Palmberg, Roger Marshall, Betty Lackey, Colleen Hudson, Judy Marshall, Mr. Pearce. Second Row: Gayle Streff, Sandy Morrison, Nancy Hensley, Sarah Buckner, Sally Peterson, Ronnie Purtell. First Row: Gary Rodgers, Jane Leaf, Sharon Spanhook, Paula Wycoff, Linda Seim. 97 PAXTON FIRESTONE DEALER John W. Thompson Phone 71 PAXTON CONCRETE PRODUCTS Paxton, Illinois Compliments of CARL R. 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