Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1963 volume:

reflector published by paxton high school yearbook staff Co-Editor ....................Judy Larson Co-Editor ............................Ann Peterson Art Editor ..........................Rick Shields Highlights .........................Janie Lundy Organizations ............ Kathy Dunnan Photographer........................Larry Turner Business Manager ...........Martha Watts Staff: Donna Zumwalt Connie Burklund Carol Rohlfing Leah Yancey Gary Chapman dedication MISS IRENE BEAR As a teacher, a sponsor, an advisor . . . Striving for higher goals, seeking perfection, the editing and publishing of a yearbook — these are just a few of the things you have taught us. In honor of your years of service to Paxton High School and as sponsor of the REFLECTOR, we would like to dedicate to you this, our 1963 yearbook. 4 The reflector staff highlight initiation Freshman week, a memorable and enjoyable week for all involved, including the “green little” freshmen, got off to a rip-roaring start. This eventful week ended with a colossal program of entertainment provided by these newcomers. The program varied from “twisting” to proposing. Although the freshmen were given a bad time they were eventually welcomed by the upperclassmen. We know they will contribute much to Paxton High and to its future. 8 homecoming Homecoming 1962 was, as usual, a hectic but enjoyable week. Careful plans were made and carried out by the Student Council with the help of the athletic department, the cheerleaders, the Pep Club, and the Band. The first major event was the announcement of the 1962 Homecoming Queen, Dionne Moline, and her court—Jean Asher, Donna Carlson, and Janie Judkins—at the Thursday, October 4, pep meeting. That evening the parade wound through the streets of Paxton and the float prizes were awarded—first place class float was awarded to the Junior Class “Bye, Bye, Birdie!” while organizational prize went to the Pep Club marching group’s unusual routine. The following night was the game. Enjoyable halftime shows were presented by the Marching Band and the Pep Club. Although the spirits were high and the boys played hard, Paxton was defeated by Rantoul. On Saturday night the Homecoming Dance was held and the outcome of the game was forgotten. The high school gym was decorated with purple and white in a Mardi Gras festival theme. Thus, Homecoming ended for another year. FLOAT RATINGS 1st Place: Junior Class 2nd Place: Freshman Class 3rd Place: Senior Class 4th Place: Sophomore Class 1 1 junior play OUR TOWN by Thorton Wilder First row, left to right: Janie Lundy, Steve Kelley, Rick Shields, Gary Chapman, Tim Moore, Mary Phillips, Gaye Nuss, Pat Tucker Second row: Mr. Barth, Director; Mike Griffin, Larry Turner, Rhonda Rattenborg, Steve Dilks, Bob Peterson, Ken Rohl-fing, Chip Pacey Third row: Bob Siebert, Bev- erly Hustedt, Pat Sigler, Allan Bleich, Dan Berg, Russell Anderson, Kathy Dunnan, Carol Johnson Cl SJU0A8 |DjD0ds basketball Come up and see me some time . . . 14 christmas Law and order was brought to the teen-age faculty classroom by its teacher. Miss Kroon. She tried to prevent further chaos by entertaining the students. “Ruthie” Nafziger and “Big Daddy” Popel attempted a jazzy piano duet. Carl and Bobby blew their horns. Mrs. Hutchins and “Caesar” Veatch, led by Mrs. Rodeen, screeched out a song (??). “Bessie” Ragland was studying the fundamentals of her yo-yo. “Chuckie” Vickers kept the students jumping with his straight pin and balloons. “Leo” Lyons had to leave the room in a mad dash. In the midst of all this confusion sat a new student, “Tommy” Shields, who obviously didn’t like school—he cried! 15 music contest The state solo and ensemble contest was held in Plainfield, Illinois, on March 16, 1963. Approximately seventy-five students from Paxton High participated in various events scheduled through the day. The following solos and ensembles received superior ratings: Brass Duet (Kathy Dunnan and Kathy Reitz); Cornet Trio (Mike Stark, Stan Caspers, Steve Kelley); Trombone Trio (Marty Riemenschneider, Dean Dillon, Mike Anderson); Girl’s Medium Voice Solo, Kathy Kiest; and Boy’s Low Voice Solo, Marty Riemenschneider. On April 20 the Concert Band, A Cappella Choir, and Girls’ Chorus attended the Illinois High School Association state contest for bands and choruses. This competition was also held at Plainfield. 16 speech contest The District Speech Contest was held on February 16, 1963, at Champaign High School. The following people participated in the competition: Julie Dyer—Oratorical Declamation; Donna Sharp—Prose Reading; Rick Shields—Radio Speaking; Judy Larson—Verse Reading; Mary Phillips—After-dinner Speaking; Sheila Stewart—Comedy Reading; Terri Ostendorf—Serious Reading; and Tim Moore—Extemporaneous Speaking. Julie placed third in her division and Tim received a second place rating, which enabled them to go on to the sectional contest on March 2 at Normal. Aria da Capo, a play written by Edna St. Vincent Millay, was also presented at contest and received fourth place. The members of the cast were Jerry Rodeen, Luwana Tarlton, Bob Frump, Steve Pacey, and Dave Swengel. 17 senior play The Class of 1962 presented THE NIGHT IS MY ENEMY, by Fred Carmichael, on April 13, 1962. The play was directed by Carl Barth with Alice Lee Fox as student director. Members of the cast were: Roane Shepperley Tessie .......... Margaret Biller .... Tommy............ Hester Fontaine ... Augusta Garvey .. Gerald Clayton ... Ora Fontaine .... Hubert Biller ... Rodney Church .... ....Renelda Frump Mariellen Anderson .....June Stanford ........Larry Smith ........Diane Short .........Sally Rolle .....Pete Workman .....Phil Hudachek .....Dennis Tachick ........Dan Phillips First row, left to right: Mr. Barth, Director; Renelda Frump, Mariellen Anderson, June Stanford, Sally Rolle, Diane Short, Alice Fox Second row: Phil Hudachek, Larry Smith, Pete Workman, Dan Phillips, Dennis Tachick 18 AFS dinner concert The American Field Service Dinner, sponsored by the Student Council, was held on May 4, 1962. The money raised at the dinner was used to finance the American Field Service program. After the dinner, a spring concert was presented by the Music Department. An all-school party ended the evening, with music provided by the Stage Band. 19 prom A Touch of Dutch american field service SUCHJA Suchja Sastraadiwinata, our foreign exchange student, has been a welcome member of our student body this past year. He came to us from Tasikmolaja, West Java, Indonesia, and lived with the William Johnston family while attending school here. He was, indeed, an industrious fellow, for, in addition to his attempt to master our language, he took algebra II, American History, English, biology, and chemistry. His extracurricular activities included membership in Student Council, Band, and Thespians. At home he had already finished his high school education and was planning on attending college to become a doctor. Suchja was able to point out many differences between his school and ours. In fact, Suchja and all his accounts of his home were especially interesting, since he did come from a country that is often in the news and which is almost on the opposite side of the world from us. It is certain that Paxton High School will long remember this little Indonesian. 22 exchange students Elly Kramer and Judy Larson On June 15 I left for Montreal as one of a delegation of 600 American Field Service exchange students who were on their way to Europe, Scandinavia, Africa, and the Near East. Aboard our ship, the SEVEN SEAS, I had language and orientation classes all morning and forums in the afternoon. During these meetings we discussed the current political situations in the United States and their effect on the rest of the Free World. All 600 of us landed in Rotterdam, Holland, after ten days at sea. Rotterdam, a city of nearly a million people, is the crossroads of Europe. It is the largest port in Europe and the center of the European Common Market. This was my home during my two and a half months’ stay in Holland. I lived with Christian Kramer family and their four children, one of whom, Elly, was my age. Our family went on a camping trip through parts of Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany, during which time we visited the cities of Brussels, Cologne, and Bonn. In this picture you see my Dutch sister, Elly. We are posing for our father, in the traditional dress of Holland. At the time we were visiting in a small fishing village, on the Zider Zee, called Markem. Of the most extraordinary things that I noticed in Holland, the never-ending contrasts between the old and the new that are to be found in the Netherlands, were particularly apparent to me. Super highways running beside canals that are centuries old; skyscrapers and sixteenth century churches standing side by side; the tremendous port of Rotterdam and the fishing villages of Markem and Volendam; all are typical of the change and contrast of the “old-world.” by Judy Larson 23 track . . . and the cow jumped over the moon. “FOLLOW THAT LADY” graduation 25 honor national honor society Until last year the National Honor Society was strictly an honor organization, with meetings being held only to elect officers, induct new members, and plan the annual banquet. This tradition was broken in 1962, when it was decided to raise money to sponsor a scholarship. Again this year the society set a scholarship as their goal, raising money at basketball games and at a bake sale in April. One regular business meeting was held on the second Friday of each month, and a special program was scheduled for the fourth Friday. Forty-two new members were inducted into the society at a special assembly on February 8. The annual banquet for the members, their parents, and the faculty was held in the spring. The climax of the year’s activities was the awarding of the National Honor Society scholarship on Class Day. First row, left to right: Bonnie Hungerford, Sheila Stewart, Pat Hustedt, Donna DeMuth Second row: Ann Peterson, Stan Johnson, Mr. Condit, Advisor; Martha Watts 28 probationary members First row, left to right: Carol Tachick, Mary Phillips, Chip Pacey, Tim Moore, Robin Elkin, Mr. Condit, Advisor Second row: Carol Johnson, Gary Chapman, Russell Anderson, Kathy Dunnan, Steve Dilks Third row: Allan Bleich, Pat Sigler, Glenn Currie, Janie Lundy, Don Jones OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Bonnie Hunger-ford, Secretary; Ann Peterson, President; Sheila Stewart, Vice-President Standing: Mr. Condit, Advisor; Stan Johnson, Treasurer First row, left to right: Steve Pacey, Patsy Mattingly, Judy Larson, Donna Carlson, Fred Carlson, Suchja Sastraadiwinata, Mr. Smith, Advisor Second row: Kathy Hustedt, Chip Pacey, Ken Rohlfing, Gary Chapman, Mary Phillips, Janie Judkins Third row: Mike Kingston, Marty Riemenschneider, Terry Adkins, Charles Morin, Terry Hustedt, Stan Marshall student council Under the able leadership of President Marty Riemenschneider, and their excellent sponsor, Mr. James Smith, the Student Council enjoyed a progressive year. The Student Council is the student governing body of Paxton High; its members are elected by the student body each spring. This year the Council placed special emphasis on Student Council activities at the District, State, and National levels. Terry Hustedt, as president of the Champaign District Student Councils, was a delegate to the national convention at San Jose, California. Three students were sent to the summer Student Council workshop at Charleston, Illinois. The Council also sent four delegates to the State Convention in Chicago. Homecoming, and the American Field Service Dinner which climaxed a year of money-making projects helped to support the International Exchange program in Paxton High. The Council initiated post-game sock hops that found immediate popularity among the Student Body. Here we celebrated our victories, and made our defeats seem less disastrous. Another new activity that the Council initiated was the formation of a Student Exchange program between high schools. Mary Phillips was selected as our “ambassador to Champaign,” while Sue Overman was sent to Paxton for a week. This program had a most successful start, and will be extended in future years. 30 student council officers Left to right: Chip Pacey, Treasurer; Judy Larson, Secretary; James Smith, Advisor; Donna Carlson, Vice-President; Marty Riemenschneider, President student faculty board Front row, left to right: Stan Marshall, Mary Phillips, Charles Morin Second row: Mr. Barth, Mr. Hills, Mr. James Smith concert choir The Concert Choir, reorganized this year, had forty members. This specially chosen group comprised the center of all the choral music activities, music contest ensembles, the Madrigal singers, and the musical “The Boyfriend.” The concert Choir, working as a whole, and as two independent groups, performed for many civic and school functions. They participated in the Christmas concert, and were cleverly attired in bathrobes and slippers for their informal selection, “Twas the Night before Christmas.” A group, chosen from this organization and under the direction of Mr. Hills, performed a skit entitled “Heat Wave” for the Stunt and Talent Show. This skit placed first in the stunt division and the money awarded for this prize helped in financing the Music Department. It was the genera! opinion of the members of the Concert Choir that they had developed a better knowledge of music and performance during their participation in this organization. First row, left to right: Janis Carlson, Diana Moulding, Carolyn Lindgren, Vivian Busboom, Charlene Fox, Donna Carlson, Patty Harrington, Nancy Perry, Judy Treach Second row: Melissa Dunnan, Pam Bittle, Jerry Rodeen, George Carpenter, Carl Peterson, Allan Johnson, Tim Moore, Bob Frump, Janie Judkins, Ruth Busboom Third row: John Wisher, Wayne Fancher, Steve Dilks, Carol Rohlfing, Kathy Kiest, Mr. Hills, Director; Linda Steinfeldt, Darla Darr, Ken Rohlfing, Charlie Newman, Steve Kelley Fourth row: Beverly Hustedt, Allan Bleich, Marty Riemenschneider, Bob Thompson, Bill Hansen, Charlie Morin, Dave Swengel, Terry Hustedt, Russell Anderson, Janie Lundy 32 First row, left to right: Patty Harrington, Carolyn George, Barbara Reep, JoAnne Bowen, Ann Peterson, Donna Sharp, Carol Johnson, Pat Sigler Second row: Carolyn Lindgren, Gary Chapman, Alexa Noble, Marty Riemenschneider, Dean Dillon, Dorothy McFarland Standing: Mr. Swenson, Advisor; Gary Brethorst, Charlie Morin, Steve Dilks, Kathy Dunnan, Mike Stark, Steve Kelley stage band Stage Band, a combination of the pep bands and swing bands of former years, successfully completed its second year. This group, numbering twenty, chose Ann Peterson as its student director. Members of Stage Band gained valuable training in sight-reading music, particularly modern rhythms and notation, plus additional musical experience. Throughout the year Stage Band furnished music for the pep meetings and during the basketball season for many of the home games. It also sponsored the “Fall Frolic Dance” in November, performed at an assembly in February, and appeared wtih the Concert Band in the winter concert. A specially chosen group of Stage Band members played for the Music Department-Thespian musical, “The Boyfriend.’’ 33 class officers FRESHMEN “We’ll grow up someday?” “Hungry for knowledge” SOPHOMORES CONNIE CARLSON LINDA MILLER Sophomore CAROL JOHNSON Junior 37 blue gold First row, left to right: Janie Judkins, Donna Carlson, Mary Phillips, Sheila Stewart, Pat Hustedt, Vivian Busboom, Jean Asher Second row: Tim Moore, Frank Whitman, Sheila Moulding, Alexa Noble, Mr. Popel, Advisor; Pat Krueger, Pat Tucker Numbering thirteen, the Blue and Gold staff supplied our high school with a monthly publication. It became part of the Publications Department three years ago, but split from this organization at the beginning of the 1963-1964 school year. It is now an independent organization. The Blue and Gold staff learned to write articles, meet deadlines, and set the articles up in dummy form. Many seasonal fetaure articles appeared throughout the year. With the assistance of the F.F.A. and the Reflector staff, the Blue and Gold sponsored a chicken barbeque in the early fall. The sale of sweatshirts by the Blue and Gold and Reflector staffs added to the funds of both organizations. In January, the Reflector and the Thespians aided the Blue and Gold staff in the production of the annual Stunt and Talent Show. 38 reflector In addition to the publication of the 1963 Reflector, the staff sponsored several outside events. The Reflector and the Blue and Gold supported their respective publications by the sale of bookcovers and sweatshirts. In the autumn a chicken barbeque was given by both organizations, in conjunction with the F.F.A. Again the Reflector and Blue and Gold worked together, this time with the Thespians, in the presentation of the annual Stunt and Talent Night. Next week, we’ve got to get organized! Seated in front: Ann Peterson, Martha Watts Second row: Jane Lundy, Larry Turner Third row: Judy Larson, Kathy Dunnan, Connie Burklund, Mrs. Hutchins, Advisor; Carol Rohlfing, Donna Zumwalt, Rick Shields 39 First row, left to right: Frank Whitman, Jon Whitcomb, Allan Barnes, Mark Wagner, Terry Beland, Frank Drendel, Bob Siebert, Charles Steele, Mike Smith, Paul Hanson Second row: Jim Rasmussen, Mike Griffin, Larry Kinney, Darrell Lee, Bob Thompson, Bill Paris, Denny Short, Tim Schofield, Don Jones, Steve Dilks Third row: Joe Aired, Terry Adkins, Charles Morin, Dan Curtis, Glenn Currie, Denny Lyons, Gary Brethorst, Dan Beppler, Dan Berg, Tom Phillips varsity football The Varsity Football team posted a disappointing 2 wins and 6 losses record for their 1962 season. Both wins, however, were conference games, so the Mustangs placed fourth in Wauseca conference play. The most improved and most valuable player’s trophies went to Frank Whitman, whose playing was one of the pleasant surprises of the season. Co-captain Frank Drendel won the tackle award for the second year, while co-captain Terry Beland was voted the best blocker. 42 coaches and mgrs. FOOTBALL COACHES Left to right: Mr. Zuchowski, Athletic Director and Varsity Football Coach; Mr. Popel, Assistant Varsity Coach; Mr. Lyons, Sophomore Coach; Mr. Wright, Freshman Coach FOOTBALL MANAGERS Kneeling: Chip Pacey, Larry Turner Standing: Jim Sims, Dick Lind-auer, Dave Lindstrom 43 sophomore football First row, left to right: Bob Frump, Jerry Rodeen, Nick Lewis, Brad Marshall, Larry Niccum, Charles Foster, Don Rasmus, Don Quinfer, Marvin Archer Second row: John Tucker, Wayne Fancher, Charlie Newman, Denny Eichelberger, Bruce Wyatt, Stan Marshall, Wayne Johnson, Mike Allen, Allen Johnson Third row: Earl Albers, Darrel Seim, Delon Fox, Doug Houston, John Drinkwalter, Tom Meredith, Jim Smith, Gary Farris Under the leadership of Coach Larry Lyons the Sophomore football team combined a big line, a fast backfield, and boundless enthusiasm to post an outstanding five wins, two losses and one tie record for the season. SOPHOMORE SCORES Paxton 61 Bismark 6 Paxton 0 Chatsworth 6 Paxton 7 Gibson 7 Paxton 28 Hoopeston 0 Paxton 44 Oakwood 0 Paxton 26 Octavia 19 Paxton 7 Rantoul 20 Paxton 20 Watseka 19 44 freshman football First row, left to right: Paul Tucker, Steve Sullivan, Mike Marron, John Bankson, Carl Peterson, George Carpenter, Steve Elson, Terry Stapp, Steve Lawless, Max Martin, Dean Dillon Second row: Steve Sanders, Ron Thompson, Steve Pacey, Darrell Busboom, Mike Stark, Doug Smith, Robert Tucker, Tim Canavan, Fred Carlson, Jack Adkins, Gene Kelley Third row: Randy Frump, Jim Anderson, Greg Weller, Allan Johnson, Jack Stone, Bill Hansen, Bernard Hartt, Paul Phillips, Russell Brown, Mike Maxey, Stan Benz The Freshman Football team consisted of thirty-four eager future varsity prospects. Though posting a rather mediocre 3-5 record, the freshmen, under the supervision of Coach Wright, gained experience which should show up in future varsity teams. 45 athletic scores 1962 Football Scores Paxton 6 Villa Grove 7 Paxton 15 Watseka 41 Paxton 12 Oakwood 0 Paxton 18 Westville 26 Paxton 7 Hoopeston 6 Paxton 6 Georgetown 26 Paxton 23 Rantoul 53 Paxton 0 Gibson City 53 1962-1963 Basketball Scores Paxton 64 Farmer City 55 Paxton 53 Oakwood 52 Paxton 67 Roberts-Thawville 48 Paxton 60 Watseka 76 Paxton 41 Watseka 46 Paxton 71 Gibson City 62 Paxton 35 Rantoul 71 Paxton 61 Oakwood 48 Paxton 50 Schlarman 38 Paxton 45 Rantoul 71 Paxton 47 Unity 59 Paxton 40 Mahomet- Paxton 64 Hoopeston 44 Seymour 50 Paxton 63 Rankin 36 Paxton 71 Fisher 60 Paxton 72 Cissna Park 63 Paxton 69 Hoopeston 47 Paxton 65 Gibson City 59 Paxton 47 Fisher 37 Paxton 63 Melvin-Sibley 55 Paxton 47 Gilman 45 Paxton 71 Buckley-Loda 62 Paxton 47 Rantoul 68 1962 Track Scores Paxton 80, Cissna 1 Park 40, Rank in 35 Paxton 98%, Roberts 41 Vi, Rankin 15% Paxton 72 5 6, Buckley 54 5 6, Roberts 25 2 6 Paxton 80, Hoopeston 44 Paxton placed second in the Mattoon Relays Paxton placed seventh in class A Paris Relays 46 Kneeling, left to right- Dick lindciuer, Paul Hanson, Frank Whitman, Ken Rohlfing, Chip Pacey Standing: Denny Lyons, Jerry Ulrich, Stan Johnson, Dan Curtis, Don Jones, Larry Smith, Coach varsity basketball Coach Larry Smith, welcoming back only one of last year’s regulars, started the season with an inexperienced team. Improving steadily as the season progressed, the Mustangs posted a respectable 16-7 record. Six foot six and a half center, Stan Johnson, was voted the most valuable player by his teammates and received the sportsmanship award. Stan was chosen a member of the All-Wauseca Conference team. Four other members of the varsity squad were awarded honorable mention on the Conference team: Frank Whitman, Don Jones, Jerry Ulrich, and Dennis Lyons. The Mustangs chose Frank Whitman as their honorary captain; Don Jones was their defensive player; Jerry Ulrich had the highest practice free-throw percentage, hitting 89 per cent of his shots. This factor was apparent in game competition where Jerry also recorded the highest percentage of free throws. 47 sophomore basketball Kneeling, left to right: Jim Smith, Mike Allen, Tim Schofield, Denny Eichelberger, Stan Marshall, Darrell Seim, Nick Lewis, Jerry Rodeen Standing: Delon Fox, Mike Kingston, Denny Short, Bill Hubler, Dave Swengel, John Drink- waiter, Doug Houston, Wayne Johnson, Mr. Popel, Coach Under the leadership of Coach Gary Popel the Sophomore basketball team posted a 10-10 record. At the Sophomore tournament, held at Roberts at the close of the year, this squad placed third. freshman basketball Kneeling, left to right: Steve Pacey, Frank Gilleland, Dave Thompson, Mike Marron, George Carpenter, Gene Kelley, Fred Carlson Standing: Carl Peterson, Greg Weller, Randy Frump, Bill Hansen, Stan Benz, Mike Maxey, Larry Lyons, Coach Spearheaded by Mike Maxey, who averaged 20 points per game, the freshman basketball squad posted a 4 and 5 record for the season. Coach Larry Lyons reported that his squad improved steadily as the season progressed, and they obtained most of their wins in the latter part of the season. Paxton 41 Hoopeston 43 Paxton 63 Gibson City 44 Paxton 53 Rantoul 44 Paxton 43 Hoopeston 52 Paxton 54 Jefferson Jr. High 63 Paxton 52 Champaign 38 Paxton 53 Watseka 61 Paxton 36 Rantoul 41 Paxton 57 Octavia 43 varsity track First row, left to right: Paul Hanson, Frank Whitman, Terry Hustedt, Jon Whitcomb, Phil Hudachek Second row: Frank Drendel, Pete Larson, Gary Koester, Larry Smith Third row: Gary Kinney, Gary Brethorst, Terry Adkins, Bill Seaman Fourth row: Coach Zuchowski, Joe Aired, Dan Phillips, Don Atkins, Stan Johnson The Varsity Track squad placed fourth in Wauseca conference standings. They did, however, win all four of the dual and triple meets that they attended. Junior Frank Whitman set a new school record in both the high and low hurdles, posting a 15.6 seconds and 21 seconds respectively. Another Junior, Gary Brethorst, set a new pole vaulting record of 12 feet. Pete Larson won the silver track shoes for compiling the greatest number of points in track meet competition. Larry Smith was awarded the silver shoes for outstanding participation. 50 frosh-soph track Although the Frosh-Soph track team participated in only two actual meets, with Rantoul and Watseka, four of their number did receive Varsity letters. Receiving these letters were Chip Pacey, a varsity miler who also had, we understand, some experience with the spot put; Don Jones, a quarter miler; freshman Jim Smith, who ran the 880; and Larry Kinney, a member of the mile relay team. The Frosh-Soph track program is to be greatly expanded in future years. First row, left to right: Chip Pacey, John Drinkwalter, Tim Schofield, Bob Frump, Marvin Archer, Tom Mabry, Denny Eichelberger, Darrell Seim Second row; Charles Foster, Earl Albers, Stan Marshall, Wayne Johnson, Bill Hubler Third row; Charles Newman, Jim Smith, Doug Houston, Dan Curtis, Larry Niccum Fourth row: Jerry Rodeen, David Swengel, Bob Siebert, Don Jones, Warren Wood, Don Quinter, Russell Anderson Fifth row; Delon Fox, Mike Griffin, Mike Peterson, Glenn Currie, Tom Wyatt, Norris Skonberg, Jim Sims, Bob Thompson 51 organizations thespians First row, left to right: Mr. Barth, Advisor; Gail Donnelly, Judy Larson, Janie Judkins, Sheila Stewart, Pat Tucker, Tim Moore Second row: Paul Hanson, Steve Kelley, Chip Pacey, Steve Dilks, Rick Shields, Mary Phillips, Julie Dyer Third row: Terri Ostendorf, Carolyn Herriott, Marty Riemenschneider, Doug O’Hare, Charles Morin, Janie Lundy, Kathy Dunnan 54 Dramatics, as always, played an important part in the calendar of the school year. Through plays, assemblies, and speech contests the Thespians were active and gained experience in appearing publicly. The Thespian Society, founded in 1957, has had as its aim the improvement of the dramatic program of our school. Attending the Broadway musical “Carnival in Chicago exposed the members to the legitimate theater. Thespian Night this year took the form of the presentation of three one-act plays. In the spring the Thespians and the Music Department presented a musical comedy, “The Boy Friend.” One-act plays were given by many of the members during the year. OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Charlie Morin, President; Mr. Barth, Advisor; Marty Riemenschneider, Vice-President Standing: Chip Pacey, Treasurer; Jane Lundy, Scribe; Mary Phillips, Secretary; Sheila Stewart, Parliamentarian 55 future homemakers of First row, left to right: Mrs. Cooper, Advisor; Sharon Petersen, Dorothy McFarland, Sharon Grubbs, Sharon Schwing, Martha Ashby, Ruth Ann LaFaray, Susan Miller Second row: Kathleen Rinkenberger, Carol Foster, Dianna Lower, Janet Albers, Julie Apland, Darios Eiskamp, Betty Davis Third row: Elaine Tavenner, Sharon Moore, Judy Reppert, Virginia Shirley, Mary Newell, Barbara Tavenner, Carolyn George Fourth row: Vicki Nuss, Pat Kaiser, Dorothy Mackey, Rose Carman, Brenda Meredith, Susan Dyer, Melba Denniston Fifth row: Melodye McGinnis, Dianne Albers, Terri Ostendorf, Julie Steinfeldt, Dianne Shaffer, Barbara Ulrich, Barbara Holland 56 Seated, left to right: Carolyn George, Treasurer; Sharon Moore, Parliamentarian; Barbara Holland, President; Sharon Schwing, Vice- President; Vicki Nuss, Secretary Standing: Janet Albers, Historian; Mary Newell, Degree Chairman; Virginia Shirley, Project Chairman; Sharon Petersen, Reporter; Mrs. Cooper, Advisor The Illinois Association of Future Homemakers of America was founded in 1944. Paxton High School organized their local F. H. A. Chapter in 1947 for training tomorrow’s homemakers and improving family life. The other goals of the club are to develop members’ interests and skills in home and family life; to develop an enthusiastic attitude toward the importance of community service; and to improve their ability to organize and manage time and money. The Paxton F. H. A.’s 36 members meet Tuesdays during home-room period. During the school year the members work for Junior, Chapter, State, and local awards which are presented at the end of the year. Another year of activity began with a Fall Rally for the officers. With the Christmas season came a caroling party and the baking of goods for the Ford County Nursing Home. The next important events were the formal initiation of new members and serving at the Young Farmer’s Award Dinner. The Spring Style Show, presented in conjunction with the Junior Women’s Club, was the highlight of the past year’s activities. 57 future farmers of america First row, left to right: Steve Rinkenberger, Parliamentarian; Dick Lindauer, Representative; Dan Berg, Secretary Second row: Don Rasmus, Treasurer; Kenneth Mennenga, Sentinel; Glenn Currie, Vice-President; Mervin Peters, President; Mr. Rohlfing, Advisor The FFA, chartered on September 30, 1929, had thirty members this year. The primary aims of the Future Farmers of America are the development of leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. The Paxton chapter belongs to the Illinois Future Farmers of America and the National Farmers of America. The FFA activities this year included a Parent and Son Banquet, a chili supper, an ice cream supper, rat bait sales, and garden seed sales. They participated in a public speaking contest, a parliamentary procedure contest, and foundations awards contest. They also enjoyed initiation and their annual trip. Representatives of the chapter appeared on WCIA TV on February 24, giving a demonstration on parliamentary procedure. Awards given by the chapter and those receiving them this year were: DeKalb Award, Mervin Peters; Star Farmer Award, Mervin Peters; Star Green-hand, Don Rasmus; Foundation Award winners, Mervin Peters, Stanley Caspers, Nils Lindstrom, Glenn Currie, Steve Rinkenberger, Dan Berg, and Dick Lindauer. This automatically put these boys in sectional competition. Five of these boys also won in the sectional division. 58 First row, left to right: Mr. Rohlfing, Advisor; Mike Anderson, Dennis Dippel, Dana Sauer, Dennis Starkey, Stan Caspers, Duaine Kief, Dick Lindauer Second row: Ronald Thompson, Louis Schwing, Dennis Reitz, James Anderson, Jerry Vaught, Donald Lantz, Darrell Busboom Third row; Steve Rinkenberger, Mark Wagner, Kenneth Mennenga, Dennis Holland, Allan Barnes, Donald Rasmus, Billy Gale, Raymond Riggleman Fourth row; Dan Berg, Dennis Horner, Mervin Peters, Glenn Currie, Dean Blackford, Leslie Foster, Nils Lindstrom, David Anderson 59 science club The objective of the Science Club was revised this year. Under the direction of Mr. Vickers the club assisted in the re-organization of the science lab. During their Tuesday meetings the members gained additional experience in laboratory procedures. Science Club Officers for 1962-1963: President, Stan Johnson Secretary, Rick Shields Vice-President, Gary Shepherd Treasurer, Gary Chapman First row, left to right: Gary Chapman, Rick Shields, Mr. Vickers, Advisor Second row: John Wisher, Russell Anderson, Stanley Johnson, Gary Shepherd 60 First row, left to right: Mike Kingston, Bob Siebert, Wayne Johnson, Larry Turner, Jim Sims Second row: Dan Curtis, Charlie Morin, Stan Johnson, Jim Rasmussen, Paul Hanson projectors club The Projectors Club plays an important role in the visual aids program. Mr. Smith devoted one period a day to the care of the machines. The members operated projection equipment for assemblies and movies in class. 61 lettermen's club First row, left to right: Vincent Zuchowski, Advisor; Jim Sims, Terry Hustedt, Frank Whitman, Chip Pacey, Dick Linda uer Second row: Gary Kinney, Jon Whitcomb, Don Jones, Larry Kinney, Larry Turner, Jim Smith Third row: Gary Brethorst, Vernon Benson, Stan Johnson, Joe Aired Denny Lyons, Frank Drendel 62 OFFICERS First row, left to right: Terry Hustedt, President; Vincent Zuchowski, Advisor; Frank Whitman, Vice-president Second row: Gary Beth-orst, Sergeant-at-arms; Frank Drendel, Secretary The Lettermen’s Club was organized to recognize students receiving letters in football, basketball, and or track. The club's activities included selling mums and booster tags during the football season. The members remodeled the scoreboard behind the basketball court. A revision of the club’s constitution was made, and a proposed new code of sportsmanship is being developed. The Lettermen’s Club closed the year’s activities with a fish fry. 63 girls athletic association First row, left to right: Mrs. Nafziger, Advisor; Carolyn George, Patty Combs, Ann Rinken-berger, Sharon Petersen, Linda Miller, Bonnie Voorhees Second row: Janice Merkle, Kay McElwaine, Kathy Rinkenberger, Rosemary Petersen, Luwana Tarlton, Pat Hustedt, Karen Klinkow Third row: Betty Forbes, Merrily Jones, Leah Yancey, Kathy Hustedt, Diana Lower, Dorothy Mackey, Pat Koerner Fourth row; Julie Apland, Betty Lewis, Janie Judkins, Judy Vaught, Joan Hardman, Norma Atkins, Marge Pilcher Fifth row: Elaine Nuss, Peggy Hill, Kathy Reitz, Sue Meuser, Sandy Voorhees, Jane Krukowski, Alexa Noble The Girls Athletic Association stressed interest in athletics, the out-of-doors, and living so that they might be healthy and strong. Good sportsmanship was stressed as a factor in conduct at all times. The officers met on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month to discuss all business. They presented an orderly and informative business meeting to the club on the first and third Wednesdays. Members learned how to play field hockey, volleyball, soccer, and softball. Other activities were bowling, hiking, and skating. “Daddy Date Night’’ was a big success for the members and their fathers, who enjoyed volleyball, relays, and refreshments. The mothers were not forgotten. A formal tea honoring them and the new initiates was held on Valentine’s Day. 64 First row, left to right: Patsy Mattingly, Priscilla Bradley, Mickey Bennett, Jacque Smith, Donna Zumwalt, Patty Harrington Second row: Mary Ann Hilt, Elaine Tavenner, Nancy Andrews, Donna Meuser, Carolyn Lindgren Third row: Vicki Nuss, Pam Bradley, Ruth Eppelheimer, Betty Tucker, Linda Riggleman Fourth row; Mabel Johnson, Judy Foster, Carolyn Herriott, Sherri Herriott, Charlene Fox, Robin Elkin Fifth row: Julie Steinfeldt, Jean Asher, Jean Ulrich, Jacki Muller, Barb Ulrich OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Pat Hustedt, Point Chairman; Betty Lewis, Point Chairman; Janice Merkle, Parliamentarian Standing: Sandy Voorhees, Presi- dent; Sue Meuser, Vice-President; Kathy Reitz, Secretary; Marge Pilcher, Treasurer First row, left to right: Mrs. Nafziger, Advisor; Janis Carlson, Maryalyce Moynihan, Doris Nelson, Judy Treach, Gerrie Storm, Bonnie Voorhees Second row: Judy Vaught, Janice Merkle, Donna Zumwalt, Kathy Hustedt, Leah Yancey, Charlene Fox, Vivian Busboom Third row: Sherri Herriott, Joan Hardman, Lynn Burklund, Robin Elkin, Peggy Hill, Linda Steinfeldt, Pat Sigler M tgMM OFFICERS Left to right: Dionne Moline, Treasurer; Sandy Voorhees, Vice-President; Janice Merkle, President; Janis Carlson, Secretary 66 First row, left to right: Sandy Sugg, Carolyn Lindgren, Patty Harrington, Carol Tachick, Diane Williams, Judy Coplea, Patsy Mattingly Second row; Rosemary Petersen, Melissa Dunnan, Mary Phillips, Pam Bittle, Sheila Moulding, Jackie Smith, Luwana Tarlton Third row: Janie Lundy, Carol Rohlfing, Jean Asher, Sandy Voorhees, Bonnie Hungerford, Rhonda Rattenborg, Julie Apland The Pep Club supported the teams throughout the year, encouraging and improving good sportsmanship and school spirit. In their traditional uniform, the forty-seven girls cheered the Mustangs. Any girl attending Paxton High School who maintained a “C” average was eligible to join Pep Club. Sophomore, Junior, and Senior members may try out for varsity cheerleading in the spring. This year Freshman cheerleaders were elected. Those selected were Pam Bittle, Melissa Dunnan, Charlene Fox, Joan Hardman, Patsy Mattingly, Rosemary Petersen, and alternate Maryalyce Moynihan The Homecoming parade was greatly improved thanks to the Pep Club and Mr. Hills, who taught them a march routine. They entered the club float division and won first place. At the end of each year deserving members receive awards. Eligibility for these awards is determined by points received for attending meetings and games. 67 latin club First row, left to right: Mrs. Veatch, Advisor; Carol Glazik, Judy Larson, Carol Tachick, Ramona Andrews, John Tucker, Steve Johnson Second row: Marsha Hancock, Jim Sims, Norma Atkins, Leah Yancey, Sheila Roisland, Diane Perry, Carol Rohlfing Third row: Donna Smith, Kathy Dunnan, Bev Hustedt, Bill Hubler, Dave Swengel, Jim Rasmussen, Dan Curtis The Latin Club, Discipuli Latini, was organized at the beginning of the 1961-1962 school year. In the 1962-1963 school year Chip Pacey served as Consul. Rhonda Rattenborg, Carol Rohlfing, and Gaye Nuss served as Vice-Consul, Scriba, and Treasurer respectively. The Latin Club, advised by Mrs. Veatch, took part in activities that profited the Latin department of the school. Members also participated in interesting activities, which time prevented their enjoying in Latin class. All Latin students observed Latin Week, which was climaxed with a Roman Banquet. Those attending wore authentic Roman clothing. First year Latin students were slaves, who served the banquet to the second year students. 68 First row, left to right: Gaye Nuss, Anna Caspers, Pat Tucker, Mary Wesslund, Ruth Ann LaFaray Second row: Mike Dorsey, Steve Dilks, Ken Rohlfing, Chip Pacey, Tim Moore, Shirley Stagen, Mary Phillips Third row: Charles Morin, Doug Houston, Alexa Noble, Jane Krukowski, Jackie Muller, Rhonda Rattenborg, Jane Lundy 69 debate society First row, left to right: Mr. Barth, Advisor; Jo Ann Bowen, Janie Judkins, Mary Phillips, Sheila Stewart, Carol Tachick Second row: Judy Larson, Julie Dyer, Tim Moore, Gary Chapman, Rick Shields, Kathy Dunnan, Donna DeMuth Third row: Russell Anderson, Pat Sigler, Alexa Noble, Charlie Morin, Janie Lundy Membership in the newly formed Debate Society was made available to any Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors who had an average of B or better and showed an interest in this type of organization. The members of this organization studied the art of debating, learning to clearly present a viewpoint, backed with research, information and facts, to an audience. Public speaking was a main factor stressed by this organization. The main objective of the Debate Society was to learn more about debating and to acquire the skills involved in this phase of speaking. 70 industrial arts First row, left to right: Mr. Reeder, Advisor; James Ehmen, Don Spanhook, Dave Kelley, Terry Beland, Gene Kelley Second row: Steve Elson, Carl Peterson, Tom St. Louis, Allan Johnson, Terry Stapp, Allen Johnson, Leroy Fancher Third row: Randy Frump, Jon Whitcomb, Paul Logan, Bill Paris, Ed Decker, Tim Lewis, Stan Marshall Fourth row: Norris Skonberg, Duaine Kief, Terry Adkins, Joe Aired, Frank Drendel, Bob Thompson, Darrell Lee OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Stan Marshall, Treasurer; Norris Skonberg, Vice-President, Terry Adkins, President Standing: Mr. Reeder, Advisor; Darrel Lee, Parliamentarian; Bill Paris, Historian and Reporter; Dave Kelly, Secretary First row, left to right: Mrs. Ireland, Advisor; Linda Steinfeldt, Sheila Stewart, Sharon Schwing, Kathy Kiest Second row: Robert Tucker, Larry St. Louis, Eileen Jamison Third row: Sherian Conover, Ruth Ann LaFaray, Mary Ann Hilt, Virginia Shirley library club Numbering only eight, the PCHS Library Club, sponsored by Mrs. Ireland, took an active part in serving the students and faculty of Paxton High in the library. The members learned to “read” the shelves, file cards in the catalogue, and check out and receive books at the desk. According to the club constitution, all members must have a “C“ average. Freshmen may join on a probationary basis until the end of the first semester. If new members fail to maintain their grade standings, they are dropped from the club. The Library Club meets Thursday during the homeroom period. Following are the officers for 1962-1963: President—Kathy Kiest Secretary—Sheila Stewart Vice-President—Linda Steinfeldt Treasurer—Sharon Schwing 72 music department Paxton High’s largest organization, the Music Department, is comprised of seven groups. Activities of the department included a Chicago trip to see the musical “Carnival”; the Christmas choral concert; a winter band concert; the solo, ensemble, and group contests; and the spring choral and instrumental concert. The concert band performed at four of the home football games, and the stage band played for all of the pep meetings and the home basketball games. The Christmas choral concert displayed the musical ability of the choruses while creating an inspiring atmosphere through the use of special lighting effects. At the winter band concert, the band proved its versatility by playing a wide variety of songs, some of which featured soloists. The stage band also performed at this concert. In addition to their many school activities, A Cappella and Concert choir both entertained at numerous community functions. “The Boyfriend,” a musical satire of the “roaring twenties,” was presented on March 29 and 30. The show was a collaboration of the Music Department and the Thespians, under the direction of Mr. Barth and Mr. Hills. The highest departmental award, given to the student who displayed outstanding qualities in both vocal and instrumental music, was presented to Sally Rolle in the year 1961-62. She also received the Outstanding Senior in Music award given by PHS. Students who had actively participated in band or chorus earned individual gold and silver awards. Standing, left to right: Ann Peterson, Band Manager; Nancy Perry, Girls' Chorus President; Mr. Swenson, Band Director; Linda Steinfeldt, Departmental Secretary; Dave Swengel, Departmental Treasurer; Marty Riemen-schneider, A Cappella President Seated: Mr. Hills, Choral Music Director 73 First row, left to right: Mr. Swenson, Director; Mike Stark, Mike Anderson, Stanley Caspers, Janis Carlson, Bonnie Hungerford, Linda Steinfeldt Second row: Steve Dilks, Carol Johnson, Leslie Robertson, Gary Smith, Carolyn George, Dorothy McFarland, Sandy FitzHenry Third row: Gary Chapman, Dean Dillon, Donna Zumwalt, Pam Bittle, Melissa Dunnan, Patty Harrington, Sandra Sugg Fourth row-. Kathy Dunnan, Marty Riemenschneider, Gary Brethorst, Charles Morin, Pat Sigler, Alexa Noble 74 First row, left to right: Ann Peterson, Kathy Reitz, Steve Swanstrom, Barbara Reep, Sharon Dennison, Sandy Voorhees Second row: Carolyn Lindgren, Donna Sharp, Jo Anne Bowen, Bonnie Voorhees, John Bankson Third row: Dana Sauer, Julie Apland, Dianna Lower, Mary Newell, Connie Carlson, Virginia Shirley Fourth row; Dave Swengel, Dick Harrell, Linda Abrahamson, Ken Mennenga, Steve Kelley, Dave Trout 75 a capella First row, left to right: Gail Donnelly, Patty Krueger, Mary Ann Wesslund, Bonnie Voorhees, Gerri Storm, Carol Glazik, Priscilla Bradley, Donna Meuser, Dave Ball, Jim Golden Second row: Mr. Hills, Director; Judy Foster, Sheila Stewart, Judy Vaught, Lucreta Miller, Vivian Busboom, Patty Harrington, Carolyn Lindgren, Mike Marron, Jerry Rodeen, George Carpenter Third row: Larry Niccum, Maryalyce Moynihan, Judy Reppert, Donna Carlson, Marge Pilcher, Janie Judkins, Sherri Herriott, Julie Dyer, Norma Atkins, Carolyn Herriott Fourth row: Allen Johnson, Charlie Newman, Greg Weller, Rick Shields, Wayne Fancher, John Wisher, Rhonda Rattenborg, Sheila Roisland, Mike Allen, Janie Lundy Fifth row: Jack Miller, Terri Ostendorf, Russell Brown, Terry Hustedt, Steve Benz, Dave Swengel, Marty Riemenschneider, Jim Rasmussen, Charlie Morin, Bill Hansen 76 First row, left to right: Linda Miller, Patsy Mattingly, Sharon Dennison, Steve Johnson, Judy Treach, Cheryl Ziehr, Eileen Glazik, Steve Pacey, Ronnie Carleton Second row: Terry Stapp, Melissa Dunnan, Nick Lewis, Bob Frump, Janis Carlson, Janice Merkle, Donna DeMuth, Nancy Perry, Jacque Smith Third row: Kathy Reitz, Bonnie Hungerford, Dianna Lower, Brenda Meredith, Diana Moulding, Joan Hardman, Pam Bittle, Pat Hustedt, Charlene Fox, Ruth Busboom Fourth row: Linda Steinfeldt, Darla Darr, Steve Dilks, Ken Rohlfing, Gary Chapman, Tim Moore, Marvin Archer, Carl Peterson, Steve Kelley, Pam Price Fifth row; Doug O'Hare, Allan Bleich, Ronnie Rasmus, Linda Abrahamson, Kathy Kiest, Russell Anderson, Bruce Wyatt, Beverly Hustedt, Carol Rohlfing 77 boy's chorus First row, left to right: Mr. Hills, Advisor; Judy Foster, Jerry Rodesn, Larry Niccum, Marvin Archer, Nick Lewis, Bob Frump, Terry Stapp, Jim Golden, Steve Pacey Second row: Tim Moore, Steve Kelley, Allen Johnson, Gary Chapman, Charlie Newman, Greg Weller, Carl Peterson, George Carpenter, Wayne Fancher Third row: John Wisher, Steve Dilks, Mike Allen, Jack Miller, Russell Anderson, Russell Brown, Bruce Wyatt, Ken Rohlfing, Allan Bleich Fourth row: Delon Fox, Dave Swengel, Bob Thompson, Doug O'Hare, Bill Hansen, Charlie Morin, Stanley Benz, Jim Rasmussen, Marty Riemenschneider, Terry Hustedt This year the Music Department had a large number of boys who were interested in belonging to a choral organization, therefore a boys’ chorus was organized. However, due to schedule conflicts, rehearsal time was so limited that the glee club could not function properly. The boys were placed in numerous ensembles which participated in contests, concerts, and many school and community functions. It is the hope of the Music Department that in future years this organization will be given rehearsal time equal to other musical groups. 78 freshman The Freshman Chorus, which met during the ninth period on Monday and Wednesday, was composed of twenty-seven members. No officers were elected in this organization, nor were there any special awards presented to the members. This year the chorus, under the direction of Mr. Hills, was divided into ensembles. It was generally felt that by dividing the main organization into smaller groups voice training was more easily achieved. First row, left to right: Mr. Hills, Director; Connie Swan, Linda Dill, Kathleen Rinkenberger, Mary Wheeler, Janet Sfedwell Second row: Maureen Nelson, Diane Williams, Julie Apland, Sandra Sugg, Darios Eiskamp, Eleanore Charek Third row: Jean Dunlap, Rose Carman, Carl Peterson, Bill Hansen, Stanley Benz, John Bankson, George Carpenter 79 girls' chorus First row, left to right: Cheryl Maphis, Cheryl Ziehr, Judy Conover, Gerrie Storm, Mary Ann Wesslund, Priscilla Bradley, Kathleen Rinkenberger, Mickey Bennett, Barbara Tavenner Second row: Mr. Hills, Director; Janie Judkins, Judy Coplea, Barbara Lewis, Caryl Wesslund, Janet Albers, Nancy Andrews, Gail Moulding, Pat Harrington Third row: Carolyn Lindgren, Donna Barringer, Merrily Jones, Dorothy Mackey, Carol Rollins, Karen Burwash, Pam Price, Ruth Busboom, Lucreta Miller Fourth row: Sherri Herriott, Melba Denniston, Cheryl Moulding, Leah Yancey, Joan Hardman, Kathy Hustedt, Lynn Burklund, Marge Pilcher, Darla Darr Fifth row: Connie Burklund, Carol Rohlfing, Elaine Nuss, Jackie Muller, Kathy Kiest, Terri Ostendorf, Janie Lundy, Sue Meuser, Alexa Noble 80 Second row: Leslie Robertson, Pot Krueger, Rosemary Petersen, Patty DeMuth, Elaine Tavenner, Doris Nelson, Judy Treach, Carol Glazik Third row: Betty Lewis, Patty Koerner, Barbara White, Sharon Petersen, Ann Rinkenberger, Linda Watson, Maryalyce Moynihan, Charlene Fox, Patsy Mattingly Fourth row: Diane Perry, Sheila Roisland, Diana Moulding, Nancy Perry, Carol Nelson, Sheila Moulding, Judy Reppert, Jacque Smith Fifth row: Julie Steinfeldt, Jane Krukowski, Beverly Hustedt, Cathy Carlson, Donna Smith, Connie Teesdale, Linda Steinfeldt, Rhonda Rattenborg, Anita Snyder 81 NORMA ATKINS TERRY BELAND seniors TERRY ADKINS DIANNE ALBERS JOE ALRED JEAN ASHER VIVIAN BUSBOOM GAIL DONNELLY FRANK DRENDEL JULIE DYER JUDY FOSTER DONNA CARLSON PAT COMBS JANIS CARLSON SHERRI CONOVER STAN CASPERS DONNA DEMUTH PAUL HANSON FRANK HENSLEY PAT HUSTEDT STAN JOHNSON TERRY HUSTEDT JANIE JUDKINS CAROL JENKINS PAT KAISER GARY KOESTER JUDY LARSON DARRELL LEE BETTY LEWIS DICK LINDAUER NILS LINDSTROM KATHY KIEST GARY KINNEY DENNY LYONS LANNIE MABIS CHARLES MORIN MARY NEWELL NANCY PERRY DOUG O’HARE TERRI OSTENDORF MERV PETERS ANN PETERSON STEVE RINKENBERGER SHERRI SANDERS SUCHJA SASTRAADIWINATA SHARON SCHWING GARY SHEPHERD MIKE SMITH VIRGINIA SHIRLEY BILL SMITH GARY SMITH LINDA STEINFELDT SANDRA VOORHEES WILMA WATSON MARTHA WATTS PAT WHEELER JON WHITCOMB FRANK WHITMAN SHEILA STEWART JUDY VAUGHT seniors HONOR SOCIETY LETTERMEN Jam's Carlson Terry Adkins Bonnie Hungerford Joe Aired Pat Hustedt Terry Beland Stanley Johnson Gary Brethorst Ann Peterson Frank Drendel Steve Rinkenberger Paul Hanson Sheila Stewart Terry Hustedt Martha Watts Gary Kinney Gary Koester CLASS OFFICERS Darrell Lee Charlie Morin, President Dick Lindauer Bonnie Hungerford, Vice-President Charlie Morin Janis Carlson, Secretary Jon Whitcomb Janice Merkle, Treasurer Frank Whitman Janie Judkins, Girl Representative Terry Adkins, Boy Representative CHEERLEADERS Donna Carlson Judy Larson After participating in a week of rather mild initiation, the Class of 1963 was officially welcomed into the student body of Paxton High. Numbering approximately 80, they sponsored an All-school party and a bake sale during their freshman year. As sophomores, they were host at the Class Day dance. The gym was decorated in red and silver to carry out the “Moulin Rouge” theme of the dance. Highlighting their junior year was the prom. A huge windmill, a dike filled with water, and hundreds of colorful tulips created a Dutch atmosphere. During their senior year the class broke their three-year losing streak in the Homecoming float competition by capturing third place with their entry, “Ground the Eagles.” This year was brought to a close with a host of activities including the class play, the senior banquet, the Junior-Senior Prom, Class Day, and graduation. 92 |umors HONOR SOCIETY LETTERMEN Russell Anderson Allen Barnes Allan Bleich Dan Beppler Gary Chapman Glenn Currie Glenn Currie Mike Griffin Steve Dilks Don Jones Kathy Dunnan Larry Kinney Robin Elkin Chip Pacey Carol Johnson Bill Paris Don Jones Jim Rasmussen Ruth Ann LaFary Bob Siebert Janie Lundy Charles Steele Tim Moore Bob Thompson Chip Pacey Larry Turner Mary Phillips Jerry Ulrich Ann Rinkenberger Carol Tachick Pat Tucker Pat Sigler CHEERLEADERS CLASS OFFICERS Gary Chapman, President Bob Peterson, Vice-President Gaye Nuss, Secretary Connie Carlson, Treasurer Connie Carlson Mary Phillips, Girl Representative Carol Johnson Ken Rohlfing, Boy Representative The third year of high school was a memorable one for the Class of ’64. The Junior play, “Our Town , was presented for two nights. This popular play by Thornton Wilder was a big success. In December the class sponsored a Christmas Dance, “O Tannenbaum! , which had an old-world holiday atmosphere. The school year was climaxed by the Junior-Senior Prom, a major highlight of high school life. The Prom, held on May 17, had a “Blossom-Time” theme. It was the successful result of planning and hard work by many members of the class. 93 Welby Adkins Steve Albers David Anderson Russell Anderson Carol Baker Allan Barnes Donna Barringer Betty Bement Vernon Benson Dan Beppler Dan Berg Dennis Berggren Dean Blackford Allan Bleich Judy Boyer Lynn Burklund Karen Burwash Connie Carlson Gary Chapman Dianne Cole Glenn Currie Dan Curtis Darla Darr 94 Betty Davis Eddie Decker Steve Dilks Kathy Dunnan Susan Dyer Robin Elkin Leroy Fancher Betty Forbes Carol Foster Carol Glazik Mike Griffin Charles Harris Peggie Hill Mary Ann Hilt Barbara Holland Linda Hoover Beverly Hustedt Don Jones Merrily Jones Carol Johnson Mabel Johnson Penny Johnston David Kelley Steve Kelley 95 Larry Kinney Patty Koerner Ruth Ann LaFary Barbara Lewis Paul Logan Janie Lundy Dorothy Mackay Cheryl Maphis Richard Marshall Diana Moulding Melodye McGinnis Sue Meuser Jackie Muller Tim Moore Carol Nelson Elaine Nuss Gaye Nuss Chip Pacey Bill Paris Sharon Petersen Michael Peterson Bob Peterson Mary Phillips Jim Rasmussen 96 Rhonda Rattenborg Ann Rinkenberger Leslie Robertson Ken Rohlfing Darlene Severins Rick Shields Bob Siebert Pat Sigler Jim Sims Norris Skonberg Donna Smith Don Spanhook Tom St. Louis Dennis Starkey Charles Steele Gerrie Storm Henry Szpyrka Karen Swanson Carol Tachick Connie Teesdale Bob Thompson Betty Tucker Pat Tucker Larry Turner 97 Barbara Ulrich Jean Ulrich Jerry Ulrich Mark Wagner Barbara White John Wisher ABSENT FROM PICTURE: Bert Brockway Dave Carlson Tom Phillips Karen Richardson 98 sophomores PROBATIONARY HONOR SOCIETY Jo Anne Bowen Connie Burklund Mike Dorsey Marsha Hancock Doug Houston Steve Johnson Pat Krueger Lucrefa Miller Alexa Noble Diane Perry Donna Sharp Denny Short Jim Smith Shirley Stagen Luwana Tarlton Mary Wesslund Pamela Womack Donna Zumwalt LETTERMEN Tim Schofield Denny Short Jim Smith CHEERLEADERS Connie Burklund Linda Miller CLASS OFFICERS Mike Kingston, President Lucreta Miller, Vice-President Sheila Roisland, Secretary Kathy Swanson, Treasurer Kathy Hustedt, Girl Representative Stan Marshall, Boy Representative The sophomore class float received fourth place in the Homecoming Parade. Kathy Hustedt was their candidate for Miss Merry Christmas. The climax of the sophomore activities was the Class Day Dance, which they sponsored. 99 Barbara Adkins Earl Albers Janet Albers Mike Allen Mike Anderson Nancy Andrews Ramona Andrews Marvin Archer Martha Ashby Daryl Beeth Jo Anne Bowen Pam Bradley Connie Burklund Ruth Busboom Ronnie Carleton Anna Caspers Judy Conover Frank Davis Dale Decker Melba Denniston Ann Diederick Dennis Dippel Mike Dorsey John Drinkwalter 100 Denny EicHelberger James Ellis Ruth Eppelheimer Wayne Fancher Gary Farris Sandy FitzHenry Chuck Foster Leslie Foster Delon Fox Bob Frump Billy Gale Carolyn George Eileen Glazik Sharon Grubbs Marsha Hancock Dick Harrell Dennis Holland Denny Horner Doug Houston Bill Hubler Kathy Hustedt Allan Johnson Steve Johnson Wayne Johnson 101 John Kaufman Duaine Kief Mike Kingston Karen Klinkow Pat Krueger Jane Krukoski Nick Lewis Linda Miller Richard Lundquist Brad Marshall Cheryl Marshall Mary Lou Marshall Stan Marshall Cheryl Moulding Sheila Moulding Kay McElwain Ken Mennenga Tom Meredith Gene Miller Jack Miller Barbara Reep Lucreta Miller Charlie Newman Larry Niccum ABSENT FROM PICTURE: Tim Lewis Gary Shaffer 102 Alexa Noble Vicki Nuss Diane Perry Linda Peterson Pam Price Don Quinter Don Rasmus Judy Reppert Linda Riggleman Raymond Riggleman Jerry Rodeen Carol Rohlfing Sheila Roisland Dana Sauer Bob Shoenick Tim Schofield Louis Schwing Darrell Seim Donna Sharp Denny Short Ann Shreeves Jacque Smith 103 Jim Smith Anita Snyder Shirley Stagen Lee Swan Kathy Swanson Dave Swengel Luwana Tarlton Barbara Tavenner Judy Treach Dave Trout Bob Troxel Dennis Tucker John Tucker Randy Tweady Bonnie Voorhees Linda Walters Linda Watson Mary Ann Wesslund Pam Womack Bruce Wyatt Tom Wyatt Leah Yancey Cheryl Ziehr Donna Zumwalt 104 freshman CLASS OFFICERS CHEERLEADERS Fred Carlson, President Rosemary Petersen, Vice-President Charlene Fox, Secretary Pat DeMuth, Treasurer Patsy Mattingly, Girl Representative Steve Pacey, Boy Representative Pam Bittle Melissa Dunnan Joan Hardman Charlene Fox Patsy Mattingly Rosemary Petersen The freshman class received second place for their Homecoming float, which portrayed the “Mustang Barbershop.” The freshman class sponsored a refreshment stand at the Paxton-Gibson City basketball game. Julie Apland, elected Miss Merry Christmas, reigned over the Christmas Dance. They also sponsored an all-school party on April 5. 105 Linda Abrahamson Jack Adkins Jim Anderson Julie Apland David Ball John Bankson Leon Bennett Mickey Bennett Lester Benson Stan Benz Pam Bittle Priscilla Bradley Russell Brown Joel Burwash Darrell Busboom Tim Canavan Cathy Carlson Fred Carlson Rose Carman George Carpenter Eleanor Charek Richard Cleary Sue Cole Sandra Combs Judy Coplea Patty DeMuth Sharon Denison Linda Dill Dean Dillon Melissa Dunnan James Ehmen Darios Eiskamp Steve Elson Barbara Fancher Charlene Fox Steve Fox Randy Frump Karen Garrelts Frank Gilleland Jim Golden Ronald Stapp Bill Hansen Joan Hardman Patty Harrington Bernard Hartf Sherrie Herriott Jerry Hilt 107 Eileen Jamison Allan Johnson Paul Johnson Gene Kelley Elmer Kief Don Lantz Steve Lawless David Lindstrom Carolyn Lindgren Dianna Lower Carol Maine Mike Marron Max Martin Patsy Mattingly Gail Moulding Dorothy McFarland Brenda Meredith Donna Meuser Susan Miller Carolyn Mills Maryalyce Moynihan Kenny Mutchmore Doris Nelson 108 f dj Maureen Nelson Steve Pacey Carl Palmberg Rosemary Petersen Carl Peterson Donna Peterson Sue Podkonyak Mike Purtill Wanita Reed Denny Reitz Kathleen Rinkenberger John Riggleman James Robinson Carol Rollins Steve Sanders Dianne Shaffer Doug Smith Larry St. Louis Mike Stgrk Janet Stedwell Julie Steinfeldt Jack Stone Terry Stapp 109 Sandra Sugg Steve Sullivan Connie Swan Cheryl Swanson Steve Swanstrom Mary Tavenner David Thompson Ronald Thompson Paul Tucker Robert Tucker Jerry Vaught Connie Walker Greg Weller Caryl Wesslund Mary Wheeler Diana Williams ABSENT FROM PICTURE: Jean Dunlap Mike Maxey Evelyn Rosier 110 administration Superintendent of Schools Charles C. Newman 111 board , Mr. Vernon Seated, left to right: Mr. Rolland Starkey, Mrs. Maurice Baier, Dr. W. W. Sauer' Swanson, President Standing: Mr. Ray Foster, Mr. Wayne Niewold, Mr. Angus Taylor The Board of Education, operating under the School Code of the State of Illinois, formulates all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures used in the Paxton Community Schools. The Board of Education in conjunction with a school advisory council and the entire community has been authorized to plan and construct a new 600 student capacity high school and to convert the present high school building into a junior high building. They have worked and are still working strenuously to carry out the wishes of the citizens of the Paxton Community Unit School District. The Board of Education wishes to express their sincere thanks for the help, leadership, and cooperation extended by all to make possible the continual improvement of the educational opportunities of the youth 112 CHARLES VICKERS B.S. General Science Chemistry, Physics JAMES REEDER B.S., M.S. Industrial Arts PHYLLIS HUTCHINS B.S. English I French ROBERT ROHLFING B.S., M.S. Agriculture JAMES SMITH B. Ed., M.S. Guidance JEAN COOPER B.S., M.S. Homemaking Family Living GARY POPEL B.S. Business Education HARRY SWENSON B.M., M.M. Instrumental Music 113 PAUL RAINEY B.S. Mathematics VINCENT ZUCHOWSKI B.S., M.S. Athletics P.E. LOUISE VEATCH B. Ed. English Latin CHARLOTTE IRELAND A.B. Library LAWRENCE SMITH B.S., M.S. Visual Aids Drivers’ Training Basketball Coach ROBERT THORSTENSON B.S. Mechanical Drawing D.O. 114 ARCHIE STEWART B.S., M.A. English III IV BESSIE RAGLAND A.B., M.A. Business Education LOUIS DALLAGICOMO B.S. Social Studies RUTH NAFZIGER B.S. Girls’ P.E. ROBERT HILLS B.S., M.S. Vocal Music FRANCES YANCEY B.S., M.S. English 115 GALE GREEN B.S. Social Studies LAWRENCE LYONS B.S. General Science Biology Fresh-Soph Coach CARL BARTH A.B. English Speech Dramatics CHARLES CONDIT A.B., M.A. Mathematics secretaries Mrs. Reep Miss Kroon nurse 116 BUS DRIVERS First row, left to right: Mr. Lindauer, Mr. Flannery, Mr. Shumate Second row: Mr. Lewis, Mr. Smith, Mr. Shunk, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sauer personnel COOKS Standing, left to right: Mrs. Hileman, Mrs. George Seated: Mrs. Ketchum, Mrs. Foster CUSTODIANS Left to right: Mr. Currie, Mr. Carle-ton, Mr. Rapp senior activities TERRY ADKINS Thespians 4; Industrial Arts 1-4, Treas. 3, Pres. 4; Letter-men 2-4, Treas. 4; Student Council 4; Prom 3; Float 4; Homecoming 4; Football 1-4; Track 3, 4; Play Production 3 DIANNE ALBERS F.H.A. 1-4; Library Club 1, 2 JOE ALRED Thespians 4; Industrial Arts 1-4; Lettermen 3, 4; Photo Club 2; Float 4; Football 1 -4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 3, 4; Intramural 1,2 JEAN ASHER Transfer from Rantoul 3; Thespians 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Photo Club 3, 4, Treas. 4; Pep Club 4; BLUE AND GOLD 4; Float 4; Queen’s Court 4 NORMA ATKINS A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1; Thespians 4; G.A.A. 1-4; Photo Club 3; Latin Club 4; Prom 3; Float 1 -4; Play Production 3; Intramural 1 TERRY BELAND Industrial Arts 1-4, Vice-Pres. 3; Lettermen 2-4; Float 4; Football 1 -4, Co-Capt. 4 GARY BRETHORST A Cappella 2; Boys’ Chorus 2; Concert Band 2-4; Swing Band 1, 2; Stage Band 3, 4; Science Club 1; Thespians 3; F.F.A. 1; Lettermen 2-4; Photo Club 2, 3; Float 2; Football 2, 3; Basketball 1; Track 1-4; Play Cast 3; Intramural 1, 2 VIVIAN BUSBOOM A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1; Cheerleader 1; Alt. Cheerleader 2, 3; Thespians 4; Student Council 2; Nat'l Honor Society 2, 3; Pep Club 1-4; BLUE AND GOLD 2-4; Prom 3; Float 1 -3; Homecoming 2; Play Production 3; Class Princess 1 DONNA CARLSON A Cappella 2-4; Girls' Chorus 1; Les Chanteurs 3, 4; Cheerleader 1-4, Head 4; Student Council 1-4, Sec. 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Pep Culb 2-4, Sec. 3; BLUE AND GOLD 2-4; Prom 3; Float 1; Homecoming 1-4; Queen’s Court 4; Intramural 1 JANIS CARLSON A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 4; Concert Band 1-4; Swing Band 1, 2; Thespians 1-3; Pep Club 3, 4, Sec. 4; Prom 3; Float 1, 3; Class Secretary 1, 2, 4; Nat’l Honor Society 4 STAN CASPERS Concert Band 1-4; Science Club 1; F.F.A. 2-4; Photo Club 2; Intramural 1 PATRICIA COMBS G.A.A. 1-4 SHERIAN CONOVER Library Club 1,3,4 DONNA DEMUTH Transfer from Tripoli, Libya 3; A Cappella 3, 4; G.A.A. 3; Nat’l Honor Society 2-4; Prom 3; Float 3, 4 GAIL DONNELLY A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2; Thespians 1-4; Photo Club 3, Sec. 3; Pep Club 3; Float 2, 3; Play Production 3 FRANK DRENDEL Thespians 4; Industrial Arts 1, 2. 4; Lettermen 3, 4, Sec. 4; Photo Club 1-4, Pres. 4; Projector Club 1-3; Prom 3; Football 1-4, Co-Capt. 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1-4; Play Production 3; Intramural 1, 2 JULIE DYER A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2; Freshman Chorus; Thespians 1-4; Debate Society 4; Float 4; Play Cast 3 JUDY FOSTER A Cappella 2 - 4, Sec. 4; Freshman Chorus, Pres.; Girls' Chorus 1; Accompanist for Boys’ Chorus 2-4; Les Chanteurs 4; Thespians 1; G.A.A. 1- 4; BLUE AND GOLD 3; Prom 3; Float 1, 3; Play Production 3; Intramural 1, 2 PAUL HANSON Science Club 1, 2; Thespians 3, 4; Lettermen 3, 4; Photo Club 3, 4; Projector Club 1-4; Student Council 2; Prom 3; Float 1 - 4; Homecoming 2; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4: Play Production 3; Intramural 1, 2 FRANK HENSLEY Transfer from Memphis 4; Concert Band 4; Science Club 4 CAROLYN HERRIOTT A Cappella 2-4; Girls' Chorus 1; Thespians 1, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; G.A.A. 1-4; Play Cast 3 BONNIE HUNGERFORD A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2; Concert Band 1-4; Swing Band 2; Thespians 1, 2; Nat'l Honor Society 2-4, Sec. 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Prom 3; Float 1, 2, 4; Class Vice-Pres. 2-4; Play Production 3; All-Dist. Band 4 PAT HUSTEDT A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1 ,• Freshman Chorus, Sec.; Thespians 1; G.A.A. 1-4; Nat’l Honor Society 2-4; BLUE AND GOLD, 3, 4; Play Production 3; Intramural 1 TERRY HUSTEDT A Cappella 1-4, Vice-Pres. 3; Boys’ Chorusl-4; Concert Choir 3, 4; Science Club 1; Thespians 2- 4; Lettermen 3. 4. Pres. 4; Projector Club 1-4; Student CouncH 1-4. Treas. 2. Vice-Pres. 3. CDASC Pres. 4; Prom 3; Float 1. 2; Homecoming 1-4: Football 1-4: Basketball 1 2; Track 1-3; Class Pres. 1; Play Cast 3; Play Production 3; Student-Faculty Board 3; Intramural 1, 2 120 CAROL JENKINS Girls' Chorus 1-3; G.A.A. 1-3 STANLEY JOHNSON A Cappella 2; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Science Club 1, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Thespians 2; Lettermen 2-4; Photo Club 1, 2; Projector Club 1-4; Football 1, 2; Student Council 3; Nat’l Honor Society 2-4; Prom 3; Float 3; Homecoming 3; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4; Class Pres. 3; Intramural 1, 2 JANIE JUDKINS A Cappella 2-4; Girls' Chorus 1, 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Freshman Chorus; Les Chanteurs 4; Thespians 1, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1-4; Student Council 4; Pep Club 1-3; Debate Society 4; BLUE AND GOLD 4; Prom 3; Float 4; Play Production 3; Homecoming 4; Play Cast 3; Queen's Court 4; Intramural 1 PATRICIA KAISER Girls' Chorus 1; Thespians 1; F.H.A. 1-4 KATHARINE KIEST A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1-4; Freshman Chorus; Les Chanteurs 3, 4; Library Club 1-4, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4 GARY KINNEY Lettermen 2-4; Float 1; Football 1-3; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 4; Intramural 1 GARY KOESTER Thespians 3, 4; Lettermen 3, 4; Projector Club 1-3; Student Council 2, 3, Treas. 3; Prom 3; Float 1, 2; Homecoming 2, 3; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-3; Track 1-3; Class Pres. 2; Class Vice-Pres. 1; Play Cast 3; Intramural 1, 2; Student-Faculty Board 2 JUDY LARSON A Cappella 2; Girls’ Chorus 1; Cheerleader 2-4; Thespians 1- 4; G.A.A. 1-3, Treas. 3; Student Council 3, 4, Sec. 4; Latin Club 4; Debate Society 4; Pep Club 1-4; REFLECTOR 2- 4, Co-editor 3, 4; Float 4; Play Cast 3; Play Production 3; A.F.S. DARRELL LEE Industrial Arts 1-4, Pres. 3; Lettermen 3, 4; Photo Club 2, 3; Projector Club 2; Prom 3; Football 1-4; Play Production 3; Intramural 1, 2 BETTY LEWIS Girls’ Chorus 1-4; G.A.A. 1-4; Thespians 4 DICK LINDAUER A Cappella 2; Freshman Chorus; Boys' Chorus 3; F.F.A. 1-4; Lettermen 3, 4; Prom 3; Football 1-4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Track 1, 2; Play Cast 3 NILS LINDSTROM Industrial Arts 1; F.F.A. 2-4; Photo Club 2, 3 DENNIS LYONS Science Club 1; Thespians 4; Lettermen 3, 4; Football 1, 4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4; Industrial Arts 3; Intramural 1, 2 LANNIE MABIS Transfer from Loda 1; F.F.A. 1, 2; Intramural 2 GRACE McCABE F.H.A. 1-3; G.A.A. 2, 3 JANICE MERKLE A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2; G.A.A. 1-4; Pep Club 1-4, Pres. 4, Treas. 3; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Class Treas. 2-4; Intramural 1, 2 DIONNE MOLINE A Cappella 2-4; Girls' Chorus 1, 4; Les Chanteurs 4; G.A.A. 1-4; Pep Club 1-4; Prom 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Intramural 1, 2 SHARON MOORE Transfer from Danville 2; F.H.A. 2-4 CHARLES MORIN A Cappella 2-4, Vice-Pres. 4; Boys' Chorus 2-4; Les Chanteurs 3, 4; Concert Band 1-4; Pep Band 2; Swing Band 1, 2; Stage Band 3, 4; All-District Chorus 4; Science Club 1, 2; Thespians 1-4, Pres. 4; Letter-men 4; Photo Club 2, 3; Projector Club 1 -4; Student Council 4; Latin Club 4, Debate Society 4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Homecoming 4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-3; Track 1-4; Class Pres. 4; Play Cast 3; Student Faculty Board 4; Intramural 1, 2 MARY NEWELL Transfer from Bloomington 2; Concert Band 2-4; F.H.A. 2-4 DOUG O’HARE A Cappella 1-4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 4; Science Club 1, 2; Thespians 1-4; Prom 3; Float 2, 4; Play Cast 3; Play Production 3 TERRI OSTENDORF A Cappella 2-4; Girls' Chorus 1 -4; Freshman Chorus; Concert Band 1-3; Stage Band Vocalist 4; Science Club 2; Thespians 1-4; Photo Club 1-3; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Play Cast 3; Intramural 1, 2; F.H.A. 4 NANCY PERRY A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1-4,Pres. 4; Freshman Chorus, Vice-Pres.; Les Chanteurs 4; All-District Chorus 4; Thespians 4; Prom 3; Float 2-4; Class Sec. 3 MERVIN PETERS F.F.A. 1-4, Treas. 3, Pres. 4; Prom 3; Football 3; Intramural 1. 2 121 ANN PETERSON A Cappella 2; Girls' Chorus 1, 2; Concert Band 1-4, Pres. 4; Pep Band 1, 2; Swing Band 1; Stage Band 3, 4, Pres. 4; All-District Band 4; Nat’l Honor Society 2-4, Pres. 4; REFLECTOR 2-4, Co-editor 4; Prom 3; Float 4; Play Production 3; DAR Award Winner 4 MARGE PILCHER A Cappella 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 3, 4, Pres. 3, Sec. 4; Madrigals 3; Freshman Chorus; G.A.A. 1-4, Treas. 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Float 4 RONALD RASMUS A Cappella 1-4; Freshman Chorus; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2; Thespians 1, 2; Football 1; Track 1; Intramural 1, 2 KATHY REITZ A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1; Concert Band 1-4, Vice-Pres. 4; Pep Band 1; Swing Band 1, 2; G.A.A. 1-4, Sec. 4; Prom 3; Float 2; Play Production 3; Intramural 1, 2 MARTY RIEMENSCHNEIDER A Cappella 2-4, Sec. 3. Pres. 4; Boys’ Chorus 2-4; Concert Band 1, 2, 4; Les Chanteurs 4; Pep Band 1; Swing Band 1; Stage Band 4; All-State Chorus 4; Thespians 2-4, Vice-Pres. 4; Photo Club 1; Student Council 3, 4, Pres. 4; Prom 3; Float 1; Homecoming 3, 4; Football 1; Class Treas. 1; Play Cast 3; Play Production 3; Intramural 1, 2; SAR Award Winner 4 STEVE RINKENBERGER Transfer from Cissna Park 4, F.F.A. 4; Nat'l Honor Society 4 SHERRIE SANDERS A Cappella 2; Girls’ Chorus 2-4; Fresman Chorus; G.A.A. 2-4 SUCHJA SASTRAADIWINATA Foreign Exchange Student from Indonesia; Thespians 4; Student Council 4; Concert Band 4 SHARON SCHWING F.H.A. 2-4, Vice-Pres. 4; Library Club 1-4, Treas. 4 GARY SHEPHERD Transfer from Rantoul 4; Science Club 4 VIRGINIA SHIRLEY Concert Band 1-4; Stage Band 3; F.H.A. 1-4; Library Club 1-4, Treas. 3 GARY SMITH Transfer from Jacksonville, Ark., 3; Concert Band 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Prom 3; Float 4; Track 3, 4; Play Production 3 MIKE SMITH Transfer from Rantoul 4; Letter-men 4; Football 4 BILL SMITH Transfer from Rantoul 4; Football 4 LINDA STEINFELDT Transfer from Chicago 1; A Cappella 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 2-4; Les Chanteurs 3, 4; Music Dept. Sec. 4; Concert Band 1- 4; Pep Band 2, 3; All-Dist. Chorus 4; G.A.A. 2; Library Club 2-4, Sec. 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Prom 3 SHEILA STEWART A Cappella 2, 3; Girls' Chorus 1, 2; Freshman Chorus; Thespians 1-4; Nat'l Honor Society 2- 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Library Club 1- 4, Pres. 3; Sec. 4; Debate Society 4; BLUE AND GOLD 2- 4, Co-editor 4; Prom 3; Play Cast 3 JUDY VAUGHT A Cappella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 1; Concert Band 1, 2; G.A.A. 1-4, Vice-Pres. 3; Pep Club 1-4; BLUE AND GOLD 2, 3; Prom 3; Float 2-4; Intramural 1. 2 SANDY VOORHEES Girls' Chorus 1; Concert Band 1-4, Majorette 3, 4; F.H.A. 1; Alt. Cheerleader 4; G.A.A. 1-4, Pres. 4; Pep Club 1 -4, Vice-Pres. 4; Float 4 WILMA WATSON Girls' Chorus 2, 3; Freshman Chorus; G.A.A. 1-3 MARTHA WATTS A Cappella 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 1; Nat’l Honor Society 2-4; REFLECTOR 4; Prom 3; Office Worker 2, 4 JON WHITCOMB Thespians 4; Industrial Arts 3, 4; Lettermen 3, 4; Football 1-4; Track 1 -4 FRANK WHITMAN Thespians 4; Industrial Arts 3; Lettermen 3, 4; Photo Club 1; BLUE AND GOLD 4; Student Council 1; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4; Play Production 3; Intramural 1, 2 122 Compliments of FRANCE BROOM CO. Paxton, Illinois L. F. PETERSON CO Heating - Plumbing - Electric Phone 324 IRMA’S LA PETITE BEAUTY SALON The Finest in Beauty Care 104 W. Pells Street Phone 83 Paxton, Illinois ZANDER’S Women and Children's Apparel Phone 117 Paxton, Illinois HUDSON DRUG SHOP KIEST’S Complete Locker Service Phone 5 SHAW INSURANCE AGENCY 104 South Market Paxton, Illinois A Good Place to Trade Farmers-Merchants National Bank of Paxton Paxton, Illinois Member of F.D.I.C. Carl E. Hudson, R. Ph. Phone 8 Paxton, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS DR. H. R. WORKMAN DR. N. E. WORKMAN BROWN-MILLER Funeral Home Furniture Paxton, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1963 Paxton, Illinois SIEBERT RADIO T.V. SHOP Zenith T.V. — Hi Fi — Stereo Phone 84 PAXTON CLEANERS DYERS W. H. (Slim) Gullett Phone 67 Paxton, Illinois Get clipped at JIM’S BARBER SHOP Jim Bill Frank 150 N. Market Street SCHOFIELD SOIL SERVICE Commercial Fertilizer 413-425 N. Market Paxton, Illinois D. E. MARTENSEN ROBERT E. MARTENSEN Attorneys at Law Phone 6 Paxton, Illinois DRUG STORE Phone 28 PAXTON. ILL “Pleasing You — Pleases Us Ray R. Davis, R. Ph. Perry Steiner, R. Ph. Teresa Lawson - Wanda Mattoon BEAR BRAND HOSIERY Paxton, Illinois Paxton Nursery Landscaping Co. Harley E. Ford, Proprietor “Quality Nursery Stock” 441 W. Ottawa Rd. Route 9 LAYBOURN S BILL’S BARBER SHOP 114 South Market Paxton, Illinois LAYBOURN'S APPAREL Your headquarters for smart youthful styles in SPORTS WEAR CO-ORDINATES and for all festive occasions We give S H green stamps 124 WHOWELL MOTOR SALES CO Your Ford and Mercury Dealer 1 1 5 West Pells Street Paxton Illinois ORR PETERSON Real Estate - Insurance Property Management Phone 150 PAXTON FIRESTONE 205 N. Market Phone 71 Paxton, Illinois PAXTON SHELL SERVICE Complete Automotive Needs Home Heating Needs Farm Gas Oils PAXTON BUILDING LOAN AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION Paxton, Illinois Phone 877 Fred A. Smith Lumber Co. Lumber and Building Materials Phone 1 Paxton Illinois CHICAGO MOTOR CLUB Worldwide Travel Service Car and Boat Insurance Financing Phone 581 Charles Lundsberg PARSON’S CLEANERS Paxton, Illinois Phone 36 HARI MOTOR SALES, INC. Oldsmobile - Cadillac - Pontiac 108 W. State Paxton Illinois ARTHUR R. BENZ Attorney Paxton, Illinois 125 PAXTON PURITY BAKERY Wedding Cakes of Distinction Phone 300 Paxton Illinois CASH CARRY CLEANERS Corner of Taft and State Paxton Illinois Gary's Clothing Store finest in clothing for men and boys Paxton Illinois KAY’S BEAUTY SALON Haircuts, Permanents Tints Call for appointment 232 S. High Phone 1190 S M DAIRY Distributors of Sealtest Products Phone 108 209 E. Orleans Paxton COMPLIMENTS OF DICK NORTON Huntington Laboratories, Inc. 1531 N. Monroe Decatur, Illinois Phone 421-5121 COMPLIMENTS OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN PAXTON 126 PAXTON CONCRETE PRODUCTS JOHN F. KOESTER, Proprietor Phone 42 601 W. Holmes Paxton, Illinois PAXTON FARMERS’ GRAIN CO. Critic and Swisher Feeds Grinding and Mixing Phone 35 SIDNEY H. DILKS Attorney At Law Phone 243 Paxton, Illinois PAXTON SKATELAND For Health's Sake Roller Skate Paxton, Illinois COMPLIMENTS of ALLIED GAS CO. FORD-BAIER Maurice Baier Furniture Funeral Home Phone 68 Paxton Phone 31 BOB and HATTIE'S MARKET 763 East Pells St. Phone 101 Paxton, Illinois 127 M. J. MAINS CO Compliments of FORD COUNTY ABSTRACT CO. Lock Box 245 Paxton, Illinois Office Supplies and Equipment Ottawa Rd. Elm St. Phone 496 Paxton, III. GORDON’S FURNITURE “Where Smart Folks Furnish Their Homes Paxton, Illinois Phone 886 Electronic Service Center RCA Victor Television Stereos - Radios - Transistors LP - Records - 45 Paxton, III. Phone 75 H. D. DARR General Contractor JOAN’S BEAUTY BAR 301 S. Washington You name it — We build it Paxton, III. Phone 664 Paxton, III. FRED C. KINGREN SON CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Phone Elliott 40 Paxton 836-J 128 HEY------FELLAS! For Best Selection Of Quality Clothing — Shop At P. LARSON CO. Men's Boys’ Wear Est. 1 864 Paxton, Illinois P LARSON CO. AOttOTSVUI BEN OVERSTREET SON Jewelers Phone 515 Since 1896 ALLEN S TEXACO Gene Allen, Prop. Phone 924 Paxton, Illinois R. W. McDEVITT’S PAXTON THEATRE Majestic Block Bldg. Paxton, Illinois Read “Off The Record” Congratulations Award Winning Column DR. HARVEY W. WALLER in THE PAXTON RECORD Chiropractor Wyatt Chev. - Buick, Inc. New and Used Cars 1 15 W. Pells Street Harold Wyatt Phone 215 129 I.G.A. FOODLINER CHAS. SHELBY GRAIN CO R. L. Yancey, Owner and Mgr. Paxton, Illinois Phone 92 The trend today is to I.G.A. Paxton, Illinois SWAN’S WELDING SHOP Arc - Acetylene Radiator Repairing - Recoring Paxton, Illinois Paxton Automotive Supply Automotive parts and supplies Machine Shop Service Phone 861 Paxton, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Wayne L. Hamm Dr. James W. Dunnan PAXTON MIDDLECOFF MOTOR INN FINE FOOD COCKTAIL LOUNGE 101 S. Market Paxton, Illinois 130 COMPLIMENTS OF G. A. KINGREN General Contractor Paxton Illinois Live Better Electrically CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Phone 250 Paxton, Illinois Congratulations Congratulations FARM INN CAFE DR. W. W. SAUER Paxton Illinois Paxton Illinois 131 UPTOWN BEAUTY SHOP 147 So. Market Phone 447 PAXTON BOWLING ALLEYS Phone 131 JOHNSON JOHNSON Real Estate - Insurance - Loans -Property Management Phone 242 Edmund Johnson Wendell Johnson Much Success to all of you GEORGE KRUEGER, JR. Mason Contractor Phone 1076 Paxton, Illinois RIPLEY’S DRIVE INN Phone 163 Paxton Illinois PAXTON FARM EQUIPMENT CO. John Deere - G.E. Sales — Service Phone 46 Paxton, Illinois Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1963 JUDGE J. H. BENJAMIN OLSON’S LAUNDRY Paxton, Illinois Phone 96 PAXTON PAINT WALLPAPER 1 22 S. Market Phone 1074 Paxton, Illinois Ralph F. Hodge, Manager COAST TO COAST PACEY PACEY Hardware Store Attorneys Phone 602 Phone 9 RASMUSSEN IMPLEMENT CO. FRUMP’S STANDARD SERVICE Your International Harvester Dealer Washing, Lubrication, Tires Road Service, Batteries, Accessories Phone 107 Paxton, Illinois Phone 980 Dix Mutual County Fire Insurance Company 208 N. Market Street Paxton, Illinois Gene ARCADE CAFE Dinners-Lunches Short Orders Phone 188 Mickey S M DAIRY Distributors of Sealtest Dairy Products Phone 108 209 E. Orleans Paxton PAXTON FLOWER SHOP Flowers by wire Wedding, Funeral, Gift Flowers Phone 56 Paxton A P STORE 224 S. Market Paxton, Illinois WEAVER or KAUFMANN Does Mamma love Papa? One of our sewing machines will cinch the deal. 133 PATTON'S FINE FOODS CURB SERVICE Phone 234 Paxton, Illinois ANDREWS LUMBER MILL COMPANY NOBLE BLOOMQUIST, Manager Phone 14 249 N. Market Paxton, Illinois 134 ✓ I I Acknowledgments DON BARBER PHOTOGRAPHER Paxton, Illinois ASSOCIATES ENGRAVING COMPANY, INC. Sprinfield, Illinois PRINTING . . . STEVENS, PAXTON TWIN CITY PRINTING CO. . . . 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