Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 164 of the 1964 volume:

Highlights ..............p. 6 Paxton High School °r9aniza,ions � 28 Sports ..................p. 72 Paxton. Illinois People p. 88 Advertisement ...........p. 140 Reflector Staff First row, left to right: Mrs. Hutchins, Advisor; Priscilla Bradley, Rick Shields, Gary Chapman, Donna Zumwalf Second row: Carol Tachick, Leah Yancey, Bill Hansen, Carol Rohlfing. Jack Stone Third row: Kathy Dunnan, Jane Lundy, Joan Hardman, Connie Burklund 4 To Mrs. Ireland Teacher and librarian for twenty-seven years, Mrs. Ireland served as an inspiration to the students and faculty of Paxton because of her responsiveness, devotion, and sincerity. Carrying armloads of books to and from the library . . . making students’ problems her own . . . working for the community—for these we will remember Mrs. Ireland. Dedication To Mr. Smith As industrial education teacher and assistant principal, then as guidance counsellor and Student Council advisor Mr. Smith served the students of Paxton for twelve years. Those who know him will remember his friendliness, vital personality, and activity in and out of school. Mr. Smith and his family will always be welcome in Paxton. 5 School is a chain of events, broken occasionally by homework or exams. Represented in this section are these activities of the past year. From Freshman Week until Class Day, such events are our measure of time and the things we work for. They make studying worthwhile and school something more than a list of assignments. Highlights are the things which make school interesting and worth remembering. 6 I wanna hold your han-an-an-an-an-and. 8 Freshman Week Boys clad in knee pants and pajama tops . . . girls with their hair hanging and their faces half made-up .. . they came. Green . . . but no greener than most Freshman classes. They came with some apprehension, but stayed to enjoy it. At the Initiation Assembly we found that they could take it . . . that they were good sports . . . and that we liked them. At the Welcome Dance which climaxed Freshman week we let them know it. Welcome to Paxton High, Freshmen! We Had twenty-three percent fewer cavities. Goo-Goo, Gaa-Gaa C’mon, Romeno, Babe Sure doesn’t taste like tomato juice! Contact “Mt. Zion Burns” Homecoming There was a grand procession of bright color, blue and gold predominating. The chanting Pep Club marched around the bonfire. Everyone pressed closer to the fire watching eagerly, held in suspense —then, as Don Jones threw “Mt. Zion” into the fire, a long-awaited shout burst from everyone! The flames leaped up, consuming the dummy and casting a glow over everything. They touched each excited face with an orange glow. This spectacle was something to see. The floats stood off to the side, deserted but not forgotten. The Seniors finally captured the desired first place with their Mustang reared in triumph at the top of the Mountain—Mt. Zion. Sophomores, Freshmen, and Juniors received 3rd, 2nd, and 4th places respectively. 10 Joanne Harkins Betty Bement Hofbauer Ann Rinkenberger In the center of the Homecoming program, were our Homecoming Queen, Betty Bement Hofbauer, and her court, Joanne Harkins, Ann Rinkenberger, and Leslie Robertson, lending their pep and personality. Later, radiating beauty and charm, they attended the Homecoming dance “Carnival.” Leslie Robertson 11 Homecoming Snaps 12 Defense Attorney Stevens claimed Karen Andre was innocent, while District Attorney Flint used every means in his power to convict her. “The Night of January 16th’’ was presented on November 15th and 16th, by the Junior Junior Play Class. The cast included: Marvin Archer, Mike Dorsey, Wayne Fan-cher, Delon Fox, Bob Frump, Dick Harrell, Wayne Johnson, Nick Lewis, Lucreta Miller, Larry Niccum, Alexa Noble, Denny Eichelberger, Judi Rine, Diane Perry, Jerry Rodeen, Carol Rohlfing, Sheila Roisland, Luwana Tarlton, Donna Sharp, Leah Yancey, and the audience. 13 Christmas When the curtain had closed on the Christmas Program, the students were faced with eight schoolless days, interrupted only by a dance that evening. The fact that they wouldn’t be in class for over a week didn't seem to bother them as they rushed home. The previous week had been filled with events: that last test in every class before vacation,- decorating Christmas trees; the A.F.S. tree and contest; and planning the Christmas program skits. Ending the year was the Christmas Program on Thursday afternoon. It included a song by the French students; a choral reading by the Speech classes; and the faculty skit featuring “cool'’ Mr. Shields as “Frosty, the Snowman.” Merry Christmas 14 Home Ec - Faculty Open House Coach’s Christmas Juniors’ Xmas Dance French Classes sang “Cantique de Noel” Speech Contest At the District Speech Contest held at Oakwood February 15, 1964, our participants were: Pat DeMuth-first in Extemporaneous Speaking; Charlene Fox - Verse Reading; Linda Hoover-third in Serious Reading; Tim Moore-second in Radio Speaking; Kathy Rinkenberger-Prose Reading; and Rick Shields-Original Oration. Tim Moore received a third at the Sectional Contest. Steve Dilks, Kathy Dunnan, Jane Lundy, and Tim Moore presented a play, Impromptu, by Pat Mosel. They placed fifth at District Speech Contest. First row, left to right: Tim Moore, Pat DeMuth, Linda Hoover, Kathy Rinken berger Second row: Tom St. Louis, Steve Dilks, Kathy Dunnan, Jane Lundy, Rick Shields First row, left to right: Marla Yancey, Sandra Roughton, Darlene Redman, Ruth Busboom, Linda Miller Second row: Tim Moore, Dave Swengel, Judi Rine, Bob Thompson, John Wisher Music Contest The State Music Contest was held on March 14, 1964, at Peoria. Sandra Roughton and Marla Yancey participated as soloists in the Girl’s High Voice division, Darlene Redman and Linda Miller in Girl’s Medium Voice and Judi Rine and Ruth Busboom in Girl’s Low Voice. Boy’s Low Voice participants were Dave Swengel and Tim Moore, with Robert Thompson and John Wisher as Boy’s Medium Voice. 16 Seated, left to right: Jane Judkins, Sheila Stewart, Donna Carlson Standing: Mike Smith, Bill Smith, Gary Koester, Dennis Lyons, Frank Drendel, Frank Whitman, Marty Riemenschneider, Charles Morin, Julie Dyer Senior Class Play A political satire of the 30’s, “Girls in 509,” which takes place in an old-fashioned New York hotel, was presented by the Senior Class. A pair of hermit Republican ladies have isolated themselves, until a Republican is again elected. Members of the cast: Donna Carlson, Sheila Stewart, Frank Whitman, Denny Lyons, Charles Morin, Terri Ostendorf, Mike Smith, Jane Judkins, Frank Drendel, Gary Koester, Marty Riemenschneider, and Bill Smith, Director Carl Barth. 17 A. F. S. Student Richard Furrer Richard Furrer, this year’s A.F.S. student, came to us from Winterthur, Switzerland, in August and before he left us a year later he had made a lasting impression on everyone at Paxton High. We will all remember his pleasant personality, his intellect, his ability to communicate with us—Richard was an able ambassador of his country. In his senior year, Richard took English IV, Speech I, trigonometry, chemistry, and American history. When he returns home, he plans to attend the university at Zurich, Switzerland. From everyone at Paxton High—good luck, Richard! 18 Seated, left to right: Kathy Swanson, Valerie Mattingly Standing: Jerry Rodeen, Steve Pacey American Field Seruice Project This year as in the past, the Student Council has planned and carried out several projects for the American Field Service Fund. On Saturday, May 4, 1963, council members gave snappy service at the A.F.S. Dinner in Clara Peterson School. During the week before Christmas, members of the four classes donated money to the fund through the A.F.S. Christmas Tree. A new committee has been appointed in the Student Council to advise A.F.S. students and to suggest activities. The work of the council coupled with that of the community enables us to say “Welcome!” to students from other nations. 19 Richard Furrer with Jim Swanson Track Snaps ’ Boy Friend’ All High School Musical -March 29, 30, 1963 21 22 23 Spring Concert The Music Department held its annual Spring Concert on May 30, 1963, for the benefit of parents and interested members of the community. Mr. Robert Hills directed the Girls’ Chorus and A Cap-pella Choir, and Mr. Harry Swenson conducted the Concert Band. Student manager Charles “Bernstein” Morin directed the band in “March of the Majorettes.” The combined chorus and band in “A Tribute to Romberg” was a feature of the evening. Following the performance, when members of the audience left the auditorium whistling the tune “Down by the Riverside,” we knew the evening was a success. The day to which Freshmen look forward and Seniors dread is Class Day. For the Freshmen it means moving from the lowly role in “Freshie - green” to Sophomore status. For the Seniors it is the beginning of the last mile that ends with graduation. It’s both a sad and a happy time—and it's the day that the Reflector comes out. To the Seniors—Good Luck, we salute you! Class Day and Graduation 25 Honor Snaps Stanley Johnson—Winner of a General Motors Corporation Scholarship. Award Winners—Class Day 1963 Moore, Chapman, Pacey Larson, M|SS Bear peterson Nat'l. Merit Awards Reflector dedication 26 Class Day Mr. Condit, Judy Vaught, Chas. Morin L to R: Class Will Presentation and dedication of Reflector Class will Housecleaning Condit Scholarship Judy Vaught Nat’l Honor Society Scholarship Charles Morin 27 Without clubs’ students’ activities would be limited to classes and sports only, a dull program for many people. Organizations supply an opportunity to develop individual interests. By encouraging people to advance their special abilities and cultivate new ones, these activities supplement classes and help to create a well-rounded school program. Organizations help to further a student’s full potential. 28 National Honor Society The members of the National Honor Society stress high character, leadership, honor and scholarship. The purpose of this organization is to promote wider knowledge through lectures and the preparation of papers. By sponsoring refreshment stands at basketball games, the National Honor Society has raised money for a $50 scholarship which is awarded annually to a deserving senior. Last year’s probationary members were inducted into the Society as active members during a special assembly on January 31. At this assembly, scholastic certificates were presented to those students who have achieved honor roll status but are not members of National Honor Society. First row, left to right: Mr. Condit, Advisor; Gary Chapman, Tim Moore, Don Jones, Pat Tucker Second row: Ruth Ann Lafaray, Ann Rinkenberger, Carol Tachick, Carol Johnson, Robin Elkin, Carol Nelson Third row: Chip Pacey, Kathy Dunnan, Jane Lundy, Steve Dilks, Glen Currie, Allen Bleich, Pat Sigler, Russell Anderson 30 PROBATIONARY MEMBERS First row, left to right: Marsha Hancock, Shirley Stagen, Donna Sharp, JoAnne Bowen, Donna Zumwalt, Pat Krueger, Mary Ann Wesslund Second row: Steve Johnson, Mike Dorsey, Luwana Tarlton, Kathy Hustedt, Diane Perry, Leah Yancey, Connie Burklund Third row: Doug Houston, Denny Short, Mike Kingston, Alexa Noble, Pam Womack OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Carol Johnson, Vice-President; Pat Sigler, Secretary Standing: Don Jones, Treasurer; Allen Bleich, President 31 Student Council Student-Faculty Board Seated, left to right: Fred Carlson, Dave Sims, Steve Pacey, Valerie Mattingly, Jim Swanson, Bob Frump, Jerry Rodeen Standing: Kathy Hustedt, Gary Chapman, Chip Pacey, Ken Rohlfing, Richard Furrer, Pat Sigler, Stan Marshall, Steve Dilks, Patsy Mattingly, Kathy Swanson First row, left to right: Patsy Mattingly, Kathy Hustedt, Steve Dilks Second row: Mr. Lyons, Mr. Kingston, Mr. Vickers STUDENT-FACULTY BOARD Liaison between students and faculty; advisors on the direction of student activities—these duties the Student-Faculty Board assumed this year. Their chairman, Mr. Vickers, led the Board in taking an active role in school affairs. The six-member board proposed changes in the Student Council Constitution, and the abandonment of the outdated Freshman Initiation Week. Continuing duties assumed in previous years, they sponsored a Leadership Training School and supervised school elections. We hope that in future years the Student-Faculty Board will continue to be more interested in all phases of school life. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS First row, left to right: Mr. Kingston, Advisor; Kathy Hustedt, Secretary Second row: Ken Rohlfing, Treasurer; Stan Marshall, Vice-President Third row: Chip Pacey, President STUDENT COUNCIL Since 1925, the Student Council has been an integral part of the activities of our school. This group is responsible for student activities and services including Freshman Orientation, Homecoming, A.F.S. projects, Student “Take-Over” Day, class elections, assembly programs, morning intercom exercises, dances, refreshment stands, and vending machines. With capable President Chip Pacey and advisor Mr. Kingston, the council followed an extremely busy schedule this year. In addition to planning activities, members discussed the advantages and disadvantages of Freshman Initiation and considered revisions in the Council constitution. Members of the Student Council have a difficult role, for they must develop the council into more than an organization. Each year the council must become a governing body for activities, sometimes choosing between what students want and what is best for the school. 33 Music Department The outstanding student in music for 1962-1963 was Marty Riemenschneider. Silver pin awards went to Charles Morin, Carolyn Lindgren, Marty Riemenschneider, Steve Kelley, Alexa Noble, Ann Peterson, Barbara Reep, JoAnne Bowen, and Donna Sharp. Those receiving gold pin awards were Steve Dilks, Janis Carlson, Kathy Reitz, Kathy Dunnan, Carol Johnson, Pat Harrington, and Mike Stark. In the spring of 1964, the music department presented the musical comedy, “Get Up and Go.” The members of the choruses and Stage Band worked weeks in advance to prepare this play. 34 OFFICERS First row, left to right: Barbara Reep, Leslie Robertson, Kathy Dun-nan, Gary Chapman, Penny Johnston Second row: Jane Lundy, Beverly Hustedt, Sue Meu-ser, Carol Johnson, Steve Dilks, Ken Rohlfing BAND ENSEMBLES Mixed Woodwind Duet: Carol Johnson, Larry Turner; Wind Sonata: Barb Swenson, Pat Harrington; Flute Trio: Janet Guthrie, Mary Griggs, Mary Krukowski; Clarinet Trio: Melissa Dunnan, Linda Abrahamson, Sharon Dennison; Flute-Clarinet Quartet: Alexa Noble, Carolyn Lindgren, Barbara Reep, Pat Harrington; Woodwind Quintet: Marlena Goodwin, Barb Swenson, Jim Swanson, Sherri Sid-dens, Marla Yancey; Sax Duet: Julia Branson, Linda Adkins; Sax Quartet: Jo Anne Bowen, Julie Apland, Donna Sharp, Pat Sigler; Mixed Brass 1: Kathy Dunnan, Gary Chapman; Mixed Brass 2: Mike Stark, Dean Dillon; Drum Quintet: Steve Dilks, Rick Volden, Jim Robertson, Ken Rohlfing, John Bankson; Percussion: Steve Dilks, Rick Volden, Pam Bittle CHORUS ENSEMBLES Madrigals: Jane Lundy, Penny Johnston, Barbara Swenson, Judi Rine, Ruth Bus-boom, Kathy Dunnan, Steve Dilks, Steve Johnson, Ken Rohlfing, Dave Swengel, Tim Moore, Charles Newman; Mixed Octet: Alexa Noble, Gerrie Storm, Linda Miller, Kathy Swanson, Ken Rohlfing, James Swanson, Bill Hansen, Bob Thompson; Girl’s Trio 1: Sharon Dennison, Linda Abrahamson, Cheryl Marshall; Girl’s Trio 2: Pat Harrington, Carolyn Lindgren, Melissa Dunnan, Mixed Quartet: Penny Johnston, Bev Hustedt, Alan Storm, John Wisher; Girl’s Sextet: Gerrie Storm, Cheryl Maphis, Carol Rohlfing, Carol Nelson, Mary Griggs, Julie Steinfeldt; Girl’s Triple Trio: Marla Yancey, Sherri Siddens, Val Mattingly, Sandy Moulding, Barbara Swenson, Darlene Redman, Bonnie Hustedt, Linda Adkins, Nancy Hilliard 35 A Capella Choir r r- t) r- First row, left to right: Marlena Goodwin, Penny Johnston, Leslie Robertson, Eileen Jamison, Sherri Sid-dens, Carol Glazik, Kathy Barr, Sharon Dennison, JudyTreach, Nancy Hilliard, Linda Miller, Valerie Mattingly, Gerrie Storm, Bonnie Voorhees, Kathy Swanson, Connie Carlson, Eileen Glazik, Kathy Walker, Darlene Redman, Cheryl Ma-phis Second row: Mr. Fluegel, Director; Barb Jones, Linda Adkins, Melissa Dunnan, Janet Guthrie, Carolyn Lindgren, Patty Harrington, Diana Lower, Patsy Mattingly, Jacque Smith, Jill Wilson, Kathy Rinkenberger, Mary Ann Wesslund, Patty Krueger, Priscilla Bradley, Ann Rinkenberger, Donna Meuser, Joanne Harkins, Kathy Hustedt, Charlene Fox Third row: Marla Yancey, Barbara Swenson, Ron Carleton, Steve Pacey, Alan Storm, Dave Sims, John Swengel, Bonnie Hustedt, Nancy Hoover, Sandy Moulding, Gail Moulding, Darios Eis-kamp, Pam Bradley, Judy Reppert, Carol Nelson, Maryalyce Moynihan, Judi Rine, Ruth Busboom, Lucreta Miller Fourth row: Linda Abrahamson, Jane Lundy, Kathy Dunnan, Allen Johnson, Steve Johnson, George Carpenter, Dan Coplea, Bill Rasmus, Diane Perry, Carol Rohlfing, Sheila Roisland, Peggy Hill, Darla Darr, Lynn Burklund, Joan Hardman, Brenda Meredith, Sherri Herriott, Julie Steinfeldt, Beverly Hustedt, Sue Meuser, Alexa Noble Fifth row: Jim Rasmussen, Dave Swengel, John Wisher, Russell Brown, Ken Rohlfing, Jim Swanson, Rick Volden, Rick Nimon, Mark Thompson, Greg Weller, Carl Peterson, Carl Palmberg, Rick Shields, Steve Kelly, Charles Newman, Mike Marron, Jerry Foster, Bob Thompson, Stan Benz, Dick Harrell, Bill Hansen 36 The A Capella Chorus, consisting of a total of 101 members, showed the success and popularity of singing in a group of blended masculine and feminine voices. Under the direction of Mr. Fluegel and Mrs. Peters, the student teacher, they were quite active in the Christmas Concert, the Spring Concert, the Ford County Music Festival; and many landed parts in the musical production of “Get Up and Go.’’ In addition, they sent representatives to the I.M.E.A. District and State Festival. Their activities added much fun and excitement to our school calendar this year. 37 Girls’ Chorus First row, left to right: Joan Lackey, Diane Williams, Kathy Rinkenberger, Pat DeMuth, Doris Nelson, Jill Wilson, Meriann Harweger, Judy Robertson, Leslie Robertson, Joanne Harkins, Connie Carlson, Donna Barringer, Betty Lewis, Virginia Wiley, Cheryl Maphis, Judy Fancher, Darlene Redman, Colleen McCabe, Judy Treach, Roberta Krueger Second row: Judy Reppert, Penny Johnston, Ann Rinkenberger, Betty Tucker, Jacque Smith, Pat Krueger, Mary Ann Wesslund. Carol Glazik, Dorothy Mackey, Carol Rollins, Linda Walters, Mary Wheeler, Valerie Mattingly, Julia Bran- son, Janet Albers, Janice Foster, Patty Hummel, Merrily Jones, Kathy Swanson, Ramona Andrews, Mr. Fluegel, Director Third row: Sandy Moulding, Chris Sheerer, Bonnie Hartt, Sheila Moulding, Linda Adkins, Rose Carman, Barbara White, Karen Burwash, Jean Peters, Beverly Hustedt, Carolyn Lindgren, Patty Harrington, Carol Nelson, Linda Miller, Eileen Glazik, Carol Wesslund, Judy Coplea, Connie Swan, Ann Miller, Carolyn Montgomery, Karen Klinkow Fourth row: Linda Rattenborg, Gail Moulding, Sandy Sugg, Ellen Charek, Jean Dunlap, Linda Peterson, Cheryl 38 o n Marshall, Connie Burklund, Judi Rine, Ruth Busboom, Maryalyce Moynihan, Lucreta Miller, Charlene Fox, Nancy Hilliard, Mary Griggs, Mickey Bennett, Maureen Nelson, Lynn Burklund, Kathy Dyer, Linda Watson, Janet Stedwell Fifth row: Julie Steinfeldt, Jane Krukow-ski, Jane Lundy, Sandy Troxel, Carol Rohlfing, Sheila Roisland, Peggy Hill, Darla Darr, Bonnie Hustedt, Linda Hoover, Sherri Herriott, Brenda Meredith, Barbara Adkins, Gerrie Storm, Cheryl Moulding, Elaine Nuss, Connie Teesdale, Sue Meuser, Cathy Carlson, Mary Krukowski, Alexa Noble The lovely sounds floating down the halls from the chorus room this past school year probably were those of our Girls’ Chorus singing under the direction of Mr. Fluegel. Later in the year, they had the privilege of working with Mrs. Peters, who was here as a student teacher. The energy of the girls and their directors paid off in their participation in the Christmas Concert, the Spring Concert, and the Music Contest. In the Ford County Vocal Festival, they joined other local choruses in presenting a most enjoyable concert. 39 Boy’s Chorus This year the Music Department had a number of boys who were interested in organizing a Boys’ Chorus. It operated for a semester, but due to schedule conflicts, a rehearsal time was not found that enabled the group to function properly. It is the hope of the Music Department that in future years this organization will be given rehearsal time equal to that of the other musical groups. First row, left to right: Steve Pacey, Dave Sims, John Swengel, Rick Volden, Bill Rasmus, Alan Storm, Ronnie Carleton; Mr. Fluegel, Director Second row: Wayne Fancher, Jim Swanson, Allen Johnson, Mike Marron, George Carpenter, Dan Coplea, Steve Johnson, John Wisher Third row: Greg Weller, Tim Moore, Carl Palmberg, Rick Nimon, Mark Thompson, Rick Shields, Charlie Newman, Stan Benz Fourth row: Dave Swengel, Carl Peterson, Jerry Foster, Jim Rasmussen, Bill Hansen, Bob Thompson, Russell Brown, Ken Rohlfing, Steve Dilks 40 Freshman Chorus One of the “refinement” courses open to our Freshman this year was the Freshman Chorus. Each Monday and Wednesday, fifteen knowledge-thirsty Freshmen met to learn the fundamentals of singing and reading music. Their diligent studies prepared them for eventual participation in the music department, where, we’re sure, their efforts have been, and shall be, much appreciated. First row, left to right: Mick Moynihan, Jackie Lewis, Edwin Peterson, Colleen McCabe, Joe Glazik; Mr. Fluegel, Director Second row:: Ruth Ann Newsom, Bill Snyder, Paula Hanson, Cathy Casey, Barbara Nault, Linda Lewis Third row: Rinda Kenner, Kathy Dyer, Darrell Abrahamson, Tom Brown, John Joyce 41 Concert Band The Concert Band began the year by providing clever half-time shows at the home football games. After the fall season, the band commenced working on music for the Christmas Concert and for a concert at the Rantoul U.S.O. A 42 new experience for the band this year was marching in the Paxton Santa Claus Parade. The cash prizes given for participation in this event were shared with Kempton-Cabery. Many of the First row, left to right: Mr. Swenson, Director; Leslie Robertson, Barbara Jones, Sharon Denison, Barbara Reep, Julia Branson, Kathy Barr, Dorothy McFarland, Sherri Siddens, Marlena Goodwin, Donna Sharp; Bonnie Voorhees, Majorette Second row: Barbara Swenson, Mary Griggs, Mike Stark, Mike Anderson, Carolyn George, Donna Zumwalt, Jo Anne Bowen, Linda Lewis, John Bankson, Steve Swanstrom, Marla Yancey Third row: Jim Robertson, Rick Volden, Gary Chapman, Sandra Sugg, Melissa Dunnan, Pam Bittle, Patty Harrington, Linda Atkins, Cathy Carlson, Dana Sauer, Jim Swanson, Carolyn Lindgren Fourth row: Alexa Noble, Ken Mennenga, Jane Krukowski, Kathy Dunnan, Steve Dilks, Janet Guthrie, Diana Lower, Julie Apland, Linda Abrahamson, Carol Johnson, Pat Sigler, Roger Abrahamson more industrious members prepared solos or ensembles for the state contest in March. The fifty members learned music for the State Band Contest held in April at Gibson City. 43 Seated, left to right: Patty Harrington Carolyn George, Barbara Reep, Carol Johnson, Pat Sigler Standing: Steve Dilks, Gary Chapman, Jim Robertson, Mr. Swenson, Director; Alexa Noble, Carolyn Lindgren JoAnne Bowen, Donna Sharp, Mike Stark, Kathy Dunnan, Stage Band The Stage Band provided music not only for several dances this year, but also for all of the Pep Rallies and home basketball games. At the Rantoul U.S.O. the sixteen members gave a short con- cert after which they provided music for dancing. For the departmental musical, “Get Up and Go,” the Stage Band furnished the accompaniment and background music. 44 Cheerleaders “P-A-X-T-O-N”: thus begins one of the familiar, peppy cheers of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad. Jumping high into the air, their enthusiasm raises school spirit and support for Paxton’s Athletic teams. To learn new methods and styles of cheering they attended the Cheerleading Clinic at Normal University. Meanwhile, back on the playing field: “Paxton! Paxton! Paxton!” HEAD CHEERLEADER Carol Johnson Left to right: Linda Miller, Patsy Mat- tingly, Connie Carlson, Melissa Dunnan, Connie Burklund, Carol Johnson, Betty Hofbauer 45 Pep Club The revised Pep Club Constitution vividly points out the purposes of the club, encouraging school spirit, backing our teams, and practicing good sportsmanship. Again this year the Pep Club, fifty-five members strong, took first place in the Club-Float division of the Homecoming Parade. Mrs. Benear and Mr. Fluegel willingly helped the group perfect their marching routines. Barb Jones, Judy Robertson, Sandy Moulding, Pat Hummel, Kathy Barr, and Val Mattingly were elected the 1963-1964 Freshman Cheerleaders. Their pep and enthusiasm encouraged the Freshman and Sophomore teams. The Varsity Cheerleaders, with the Pep Club, presented several new yells to encourage the spirits of the Varsity teams. OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Betty Hofbauer, Vice-President; Lynn Burklund, Treasurer; Kathy Swanson, Secretary Standing: Robin Elkin, President 46 First row, left to right: Gerrie Storm, Kathy Barr, Colleen McCabe, Cheryl Maphis Second row: Linda Hoover, Meriann Harweger, Barb Jones, Kathy Swanson Third row: Patty Harrington, Mary Griggs, Carolyn Montgomery, Carol Nelson Fourth row: Luwana Tarlton, Connie Carlson, Judy Robertson, Linda Adkins Fifth row; Julie Steinfelt, Robin Elkin, Carol Rohlfing, Lynn Burklund First row, left to right: Carol Johnson, Connie Burklund, Melissa Dunnan, Betty Hofbauer, Patsy Mattingly, Linda Miller, Valerie Mattingly, Mrs. Benear, Advisor Second row: Julia Branson, Barbara Reep, Judy Treach, Patty Hummel, Donna Zumwalt, Carol Haile, Jill Wilson, Bonnie Voorhees Third row: Judy Coplea, Lynn Wagner, Cathy Casey, Diane Williams, Marla Yancey, Suzan Gibbs, Joanne Harkins, Carol Carlson Fourth row: Sandy Sugg, Mabel Johnson, Peggy Hill, Sandy Moulding. Nancy Hoover, Charlene Fox, Jacque Smith, Linda Peterson, Carolyn Lindgren Fifth row: Kathy Hustedt, Cheryl Mar- shall, Sheila Moulding, Julie Apland, Joan Hardman, Leah Yancey, Sandy Troxel, Pat Sigler 47 Letterman's Club First row, left to right: Larry Kinney, Don Jones, Mike Griffin, Chip Pacey, Nick Lewis, Jim Sims, Don Quinter, Steve Pacey Second row: Darrell Seim, Bob Thompson, Glen Currie, Dan Curtis, Dan Beppler, Jerry Ulrich, Jim Rasmussen Third row: Bill Paris, John Drinkwalter, Bob Siebert, Denny Eichelberger, Tim Schofield, Dennis Short, Larry Turner OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Tim Schofield, Sergeant-at-Arms; Don Jones, President Standing: Mr. Zuchowski, Advisor; Jerry Ulrich, Treasurer; Dan Curtis, Vice-President; Bill Paris, Secretary “P” for Paxton. The Letter-man’s Club is made up of athletes who have won letters in football, basketball, or track. They receive their letters for the meeting of special requirements set up for each sport. The club has adopted for a project the raising of funds to erect an events board at the new high school. At the beginning of school the members hired themselves out to do yard work and odd jobs. During the football season the club members sold booster tags, Homecoming, mums and victory cake in the lunch room. During the basketball season they sold “Mustang” hats. Funds from all of these activities went into their project. 49 Lettermen’s Actiuity Board A worthwhile project which will take several years to complete has been undertaken by the Paxton Lettermen’s Club. The club is raising funds for the erection of a lighted activity board at the new high school. It will announce athletic contests, concerts and other high school activities to the Paxton Community and students. The board will be about twelve feet long and nine feet high. Plans are for it to be seen from a long distance. This project will involve considerable effort on the part of the Lettermen’s Club, and the result will be a real asset to our new and modern Paxton High School. 50 Library Club Seated, left to right: Mary Griggs, Mary Ann Hilt, Ruth Ann LaFaray, Mardella Andrews Standing: Ramona Andrews, Connie Walker, Rick Shields, Mr. Griggs, Advisor; Anna Marie Caspers, Donna Myers One phase of a student’s class-day is looking for the right book in the library. The Library Club is organized to assist the student, help Mr. Griggs with his many duties, and at the same time give its members practical experience in library procedures. The highlight of the 1963-64 school year for the club was an Author’s Tea featuring Mrs. Grace Harmon McGary, a noted world traveller. Her novel, Gone the Morning Calm, has been a favorite here since that time. At midyear Denny Reitz and Linda Holland joined the club, boosting the membership to eleven. 51 Debate Society Discarding all forms of organized debate, Mr. Jones and Mr. Dallagicomo led the liberals against the political conservatives with Mr. Fluegel in the first “knock-down, drag-out argument of the Debate Society. With few meetings during the year, little debating was done; however, when this group did meet, they enjoyed themselves and exchanged ideas. First row, left to right: Carol Tachick, Pat Tucker, JoAnne Bowen, Steve Pacey Second row: Gaye Nuss, Gary Chapman, Tim Moore, Fred Carlson, Mike Marron Third row: Russ Anderson, Pat Sigler, Alexa Noble, Richard Furrer; Mr. Jones, Advisor 52 D. 0. Club OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Dan Beppler, Secretary-Treasurer; Charles Harris, Vice-President Standing: Mike Griffin, President In its first year, the Diversified Occupations Club sponsored a refreshment stand and a banquet for its fourteen members and their guests. At this annual banquet the club presented plaques to two training stations for outstanding service. First row, left to right: Richard Lundquist, Barbara Holland, Charles Harris, Carol Foster, Lee Swan; Mr. Thorstenson, Advisor Second row: Mike Allen, Bruce Wyatt, Mike Griffin, Don Glad, Steve Kelley Third row: Delon Fox, Dean Blackford, Dan Beppler, Larry Kinney, Wayne Fancher 53 Latin Club First row, left to right: Mrs. Veatch, Advisor; Priscilla Bradley, Carol Tachick, Anna Marie Caspers, Pat Tucker, Sharon Denison, Mary Ann Wesslund Second row: Mike Marron, Tim Moore, Paul Tucker, Marsha Hancock, Gaye Nuss, Jim Robinson, Fred Carlson, Ramona Andrews Third row: Dean Dillon, Steve Dilks, Jane Lundy, Carol Rohlfing, John Bankson, Sheila Roisland, Pam Bittle, Mike Dorsey Fourth row: Bill Hansen, Dave Swengel, Bill Hubler, Mike Kingston, Alexa Noble, Jane Krukowski, Linda Abrahamson, Max Martin 54 First row, left to right: John Tucker, Dove Lindstrom, Steve Pacey, Rosemary Peterson Second row: Shirley Stagen, Melissa Dunnan, Jim Sims, Leah Yancey Third row: Steve Fox, Jackie Muller, Kathy Dunnan, Russ Anderson Fourth row; Bob Siebert, Stan Benz, Richard Furrer, Bernard Ftartt The forty-eight Caesar-speaking, Pompey-reading members of the Latin Club meet twice a month with Sponsor Mrs. Veatch. In the Latin Club this year, 1963-1964, Steve Dilks served as Consul, Tim Moore-Vice Consul, Rosemary Peterson-Scriba, Dave Swengel-Ouaestor. At Christmas the Latin Club members made covers for some booklets which were sent to the hospital. At the morning assembly February 28th, the Latin Club presented “Quo Vadis” in color. Finally, the year was topped off with the Roman Banquet, which was preceded by Latin Week. The participants of the banquet were robed in old Roman apparel and were waited on hand and foot by their slaves, who, as freshmen, are at the bottom of the social scale. They will begin to climb the Roman Social Scale when they become Sophomores. 55 Seated, left to right: Carol Tachick, John Tucker, Tim Moore, Don Quinter, Steve Dilks, Alexa Noble Standing: Don Jones, Russ Anderson, John Wisher, Doug Houston, Mike Kingston, Allan Bleich, Dan Curtis; Mr. Vickers, Advisor The purpose of the Advanced Physical Science Club is to promote an interest in scientific investigations and to stimulate a desire for scientific education. During the year the club took a field trip to Chanute Field. Also, the fourteen members conducted Aduanced Physical Science Club numerous experiments in the science laboratory. Already the club is looking ahead to the improved equipment which will be available to the science department in the new school. 56 Projectors’ Club First row, left to right: Wayne Johnson, Mike Kingston, Jim Robinson Second row: Ronnie Thompson, Steve Pacey, Dennis Starkey, Mark Wagner, Jim Sims, Raymond Riggleman Third row: Mr. Smith, Advisor; Bob Thompson, Jerry Ulrich, Denny Horner, Bill Hansen, Dan Curtis, Jim Rasmussen, Larry Turner, Dick Harrell The Projectors’ Club’s purpose is service. Its members are trained in the operation of projection equipment, to assist teachers in making better use of visual aids. The club consists of twenty-nine members, all of school’s visual Since this is a tion, it elects doesn’t have a meet. whom operate the aids equipment, service organiza-no officers and regular period to 57 Future Homemakers of America First row, left to right: Barbara Taven- ner, Jackie Lewis, Susan Miller, Virginia Wiley, Betty Davis, Linda Walters, Ruth Ann Lafaray, Ruth Newsom, Paula Hanson, Dorothy McFarland, Kathy Roy, Linda Holland Second row: Kathleen Donnelly, Cheryl Vaughn, Rinda Kenner, Carol Glazik, Kathy Rinkenberger, Mary Lou Marshall, Dianna Lower, Betty Hofbauer, Pam Cunningham, Joan Lackey, Janet Boone, Darlene Redman Third row: Carolyn Montgomery, Carol Haile, Dorothy Mackey, Linda Lewis, Marilyn Campbell, Julie Apland, Betty Forbes, Barbara Holland, Donna Myers, Janet Albers, Penny Johnston, Eileen Jamison Fourth row: Jean Ulrich, Rose Carman, Jean Peters, Linda Riggleman, Judy Reppert, Beverly Gyles, Vicki Nuss, Beverly Hustedt, Joanne Foster, Ruth Engel-brecht, Ann Miller The Illinois Association of Future Homemakers of America was Tounded in 1944. In 1947 the Paxton F.H.A. was organized for the purpose of making better citizens and homemakers of its members. The club also emphasizes the importance of worthy home and community life. Awards are given at the end of the year to the top ten girls receiving the most points throughout the year. The club holds regular meetings each Tuesday during the homeroom period, an extra meeting one evening of every month. 58 The F.H.A. belongs to the Illinois Future Homemakers of America and also the National Future Homemakers of America. The year was overflowing with numerous activities: Christmas caroling with the F.F.A., a style show with the Jr. Womens Club, the Formal Initiation on February 4, and those beautiful hats sold by the Lettermen’s Club were sewn by our one and only F.H.A. There was also a Mother and Daughter Banquet and an Open House to which the teachers were invited for lunch. OFFICERS First row, left to right: Dianna Lower, Secretary; Ruth Ann Lafaray, President; Dorothy McFarland, Vice-President Second row: Carol Glazik, Reporter; Beverly Hustedt, Parliamentarian; Barbara Holland, Degree Chairman Third row: Julie Apland, Treasurer; Kathy Rinkenberger, Historian 59 Future Farmers of America OFFICERS First row: left to right: Mark Wagner, Chaplain; Don Rasmus, Vice-President; Dennis Starkey, Sentinel Second row: Dan Berg, Secretary; Mike Anderson, Reporter; Dana Sauer, Treasurer Third row; Mr. Rohlfing, Sponsor; Glen Currie, President; Dean Blackford, Parliamentarian An organization, which was chartered in September 30, 1929, and has been in the Paxton High School system ever since, is the F.F.A. This year the Paxton chapter has 38 members. The chapter is a member of the Illinois Future Farmers of America and the National Future Farmers of America. The main aims of the organization are to develop leadership, citizenship, and cooperation, and to teach its members the best and most efficient way to farm. 60 First row, left to right: Jim Caspers, Ron Thompson, Darrell Busboom, Dennis Dip-pie, Dana Sauer, Jim Foster, Joe Glazik, Gale Logan Second row: Don Lantz, Elmer Kief, Jerry Vaught, Dennis Starkey, Mike Anderson, Dale Decker, John Reep, Jack Adkins Third row: Denny Reitz, Randy Tweedy, Raymond Riggleman, Joel Burwash, Don Rasmus, Mark Wagner, A! Barnes Fourth row: Bill Caisse, Dennis Holland, Darrel Abrahamson, Bill Gale, Dave Anderson, Jim Anderson, Wes Osborn Fifth row: Ken Mennenga, Dean Black- ford, Leslie Foster, Glen Currie, Roger Abrahamson, Dennis Horner, Dan Berg This year the activities of the F.F.A. included sponsoring an American Heritage essay contest, a Parent and Son Banquet; they sold garden seeds, and participated in public speaking contests. They also had their annual initiation and their annual trip. 61 F. F. A. Honors Paxton can be very proud of its F.F.A., not only because of their activity in the school and community, but also because of the recognition they have received. The highest recognition for the chapter was the winning of the National F.F.A. Gold Emblem for overall activities. Only 63 of these honors were given to F.F.A.’s throughout the nation. The F.F.A. had a most successful year, as the following award-winners reveal. Mervin Peters won District and State awards for soybeans as well as the DeKalb Award, while Dana Sauer, the section winner in safety, won a trip to Chicago. Dan Berg received awards in farm mechanics and Parliamentary procedure. The top winner in dairy this year was Dennis Dippel. Dennis Starkey was the section winner in small grains and Mark Wagner was the section winner in Farm and Home Beautification. 62 Industrial Arts OFFICERS First row, left to right: Stan Marshall, Vice-President; Norris Skonberg, President Second row: Ed Decker, Historian; Allan Johnson, Secretary; Carl Peterson, Parliamentarian; Steve Elson, Treasurer First row, left to right: David Kelley, Steve Wisher, Gene Kelley, Wayne Hilt, Don Spanhook, John Joyce, Jerry Frump; Mr. Reeder, Sponsor Second row: Stan Marshall, Allan Johnson, Paul Logan, Tom St. Louis, Ed Decker, Tim Canavan, Mike Hertenstein Third row: Duaine Kief, Jerry Foster, Randy Frump, Bob Thompson, Norris Skonberg, Steve Elson, Carl Peterson, Tim Schofield 63 Girl s Athletic Association Fifty-five energetic girls participated in the many activities of the G.A.A. Archery and swimming were added to this year’s regular activities of field hockey, volleyball, basketball, bowling, softball, and skating. G.A.A. awards are given at the end of each year on the basis of points earned by at- tending the various activities. The purpose of G.A.A. is expressed by the pledge: “I promise to uphold the ideals of the G.A.A. by promoting interest in athletics and the out-of-doors; by living so that I may be healthy and strong; by making good sportsmanship a constant factor in my conduct.” OFFICERS First row, left to right: Bonnie Voorhees, Parliamentarian; Merrily Jones, Point Chairman; Jacque Smith, Secretary Second row: Kathy Swanson, Vice-Presi- dent; Sue Meuser, President; Jean Ulrich, Point Chairman; Mabel Johnson, Treasurer First row, left to right: Mrs. Benear, Advisor; Celia Baier, Janice Foster, Sandra Combs, Karen Klinkow, Wanita Reed, Martha Ashby, Linda Miller, Sharon Peterson, Donna Peterson, Bonnie Voorhees, Eileen Jamison Second row: Jacque Smith, Jean Dunlap, Priscilla Bradley, Kathy Swanson, Kathy Rinkenberger, Diana Williams, Rosemary Peterson, Ann Rinkenberger, Luwana Tarlton, Linda Peterson Third row: Mickey Ben- nett, Mary Griggs, Marlena Goodwin, Linda Hoover, Meriann Harweger, Barb Jones, Kathy Hustedt, Merrily Jones, Donna Meuser, Carolyn Montgomery Fourth row: Barbara Ad- kins, Linda Rattenborg, Barbara Swenson, Dario Eiskamp, Ann Miller, Linda Adkins, Suzan Gibbs, Janet Guthrie, Pam Bradley, Susan Dyer Fifth row: Sue Meuser, Ruth Engelbrecht, Sandy Troxel, Mabel Johnson, Peggie Hill, Bonnie Hustedt, Robin Elkin, Elaine Nuss, Jackie Muller, Jean Ulrich 65 Reflector Seated, left to right: Gary Chapman, Jane Lundy, Joan Hardman, Kathy Dunnan, Carol Tachick, Carol Rohlfing, Leah Yancey, Bill Hansen Standing: Donna Zumwalt, Jack Stone, Rick Shields, Connie Burklund, Priscilla Bradley Editor—Gary Chapman Photo Editor—Rick Shields Art Editor—Bill Hansen Ad Mgrs.—Connie Burklund, Carol Rohlfing Business Mgr.—Donna Zumwalt Staff: Jack Stone, Leah Yancey, Joan Hardman, Priscilla Bradley In addition to the publication of the 1964 Reflector, the staff sponsored several projects to help pay for the Reflector. They conducted a refreshment stand and sold book covers. In the fall the Reflector staff, in conjunction with the F.F.A., held a chicken barbecue. The staff also co-sponsored the Stunt and Talent Show with the Blue and Gold and Thespians. 66 Blue and Gold Seated, left to right: Mrs. Dubash, Advisor; Pat DeMuth, Robin Elkin, Tim Moore, Pat Tucker Standing: Sharon Peterson, Ann Rinkenberger, Charles Newman, Sheila Moulding, Pat Krueger, Gaye Nuss This year, as in the past, the Blue and Gold continued its policy of printing articles and features of interest to the student body. Such columns as “Dig This”, “Pet Peeves”, and “Moore about T.V.” appeared in each one of the issues and were enjoyed by all. In each issue a student was selected to become Student of the Month. Tim Moore and Pat Tucker were co-editors of the paper, and were assisted by a staff of eight. The sponsors were Mrs. Dubash and Miss Trapp. The Blue and Gold is a member of The Student Press Association, Inc. 67 Thespians OFFICERS First row, left to right: Jane Lundy, President; Kathy Dunnan, Vice-President Second row: Ken Rohlfing, Parliamentarian; Steve Dilks, Treasurer Third row: Jerry Rodeen, Secretary; Bob Frump, Scribe Reading a play is not the same experience as acting it out. Thespians is designed to help an individual enter a make-believe world in which he shares, vicariously, the experiences of make believe people. If not immediately involved in the production of a play, Thespians are content to watch. However, they hope to observe with understanding the production of drama. Thespus, the ancient Greek founder of drama, saw that there is nothing more interesting than the observation of man in different situations. The duty of Thespians is to provide these situations for other men. 68 First row, left to right: Melissa Dunnan, Bob Frump, Pam Bittle, Luwana Tarlton, Donna Sharp, Jerry Rodeen, Charlene Fox, Steve Pacey Second row: Mr. Jones, Advisor; Tim Moore, Sheila Roisland, Carol Rohlfing, Chip Pacey, Larry Niccum, Rick Shields, Rhonda Rattenborg, Patsy Mattingly Third row: Carol Tachick, Marv Archer, Steve Dilks, Jane Lundy, Ken Rohlfing, Stan Marshall, Kathy Dunnan, Pat Tucker Fourth row: Dean Dillon, John Wisher, Pat Sigler, Jim Rasmussen, Alexa Noble, Dave Swengel, Bob Thompson, Russ Anderson Drama Club First row, left to right: Colleen McCabe, Kathy Barr, Valerie Mattingly, Rinda Kenner, Sharon Peterson, Meriann Harweger, Jill Wilson Second row: Bonnie Hartt, Donna Zumwalt, Priscilla Bradley, Pat DeMuth, Rosemary Peterson, Sharon Denison, Dianne Zumwalt Third row: Judi Rine, Carolyn Montgomery, Suzan Gibbs, Kathy Casey, Lucreta Miller, Maryalyce Moynihan, Leah Yancey, Diane Perry Fourth row: Bill Hansen, Sherri Herriott, Cheryl Marshall, Allen Johnson, Nancy Hoover, Wayne Johnson, Chris Kimberly Fifth row: Wesley Osborn, Henry Szpyrka, Bob Siebert, Jane Krukowski, Mary Krukowski, Tom St. Louis 70 First row, left to right: Judy Fancher, Bonnie Voorhees, Pat Krueger, Roberta Krueger, Sherri Siddens, Marlena Goodwin, Mary Griggs Second row: Linda Hoover, Patty Hummel, Joanne Harkins, Gaye Nuss, John Bankson, Marla Yancey, Patty Harrington; Mr. Jones, Advisor Third row: Carol Haile, Carolyn Lindgren, Sandra Sugg, Kathy Dyer, Ann Miller, Linda Rattenborg, Mabel Johnson Fourth row: Barbara Adkins, Susan Dyer, Sandra Troxel, Paul Tucker, Charles Newman, Mike Marron, Joan Hardman Fifth row: Ed Decker, Sonja Matthews, Connie Teesdale, Linda Abrahamson, Wayne Fancher, Stan Benz, Dick Harrell 71 For the student who wants to do more in school than go from class to class, sports provide an opportunity to accomplish things for himself and his school. All types of athletics teach would-be athletes that nothing is achieved without work; to be the best he must work the hardest. Being able to represent his school in competition is an honor sports can give to the athlete who is willing to work. 72 73 Athletic Scores VARSITY FOOTBALL 1963 Triangular Paxton—1 07 ' 2 OPPONENT PAXTON Cissna Park—26 Rankin—1 4 Villa Grove 13 13 Triangular Bloomington—78 Schlarman 1 0 n Rantoul—43 Paxton—1 6 Oakwood 1 z 20 u 0 Triangular Oakwood—73 V2 Mt. Zion (HC) 32 0 Paxton—53 Hoopeston—21 ' 2 Rantoul 19 0 Triangular Paxton—97 Cissna Park—34 Rankin—1 8 Watseka 0 6 County Meet Second Place Hoopeston 26 7 Gibson City 7 19 Mattoon Relays Third in Class B Conference Fourth Place VARSITY BASKETBALL 1963-1964 SOPHOMORE i FOOTBALL OPPONENT PAXTON OPPONENT PAXTON Roberts-Thawville 59 66 Farmer City 67 63 Octavia 0 6 Rankin 46 74 Schlarman 36 6 Rantoul 77 36 Oakwood 19 13 Buckley-Loda 52 59 Watseka 32 12 Say brook-A r rows mith 60 59 Rantoul 14 0 Cullom 64 65 Chatsworth 40 0 Hoopeston 60 57 Hoopeston 7 7 Schlarman 43 36 Gibson City 26 14 Watseka 50 40 SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL Gibson City 57 45 Schlarman 55 53 OPPONENT PAXTON Buckley-Loda 46 53 Roberts-Thawville 35 39 Oakwood 88 78 Farmer City 40 30 Watseka 77 52 Rankin 28 47 Gibson City 62 69 Rantoul 51 37 Rantoul 55 36 Hoopeston 60 41 Mahomet-Seymour 69 58 Schlarman 61 43 Melvin-Sibley 68 65 Watseka 34 26 Hoopeston 77 76 Gibson City 53 36 Chatsworth 66 55 Schlarman 45 39 Buckley-Loda 36 37 VARSITY TRACK 1963 Rankin 49 38 Paris Relays Scored 7 points in Class B Oakwood 35 39 74 Watseka 50 38 Gibson City 51 57 Oak wood 40 35 Rantoul 63 59 Hoopeston 50 52 T-F South 42 60 Kankakee 53 46 Rich Central 51 61 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL OPPONENTS PAXTON Rantoul 7 6 Octavia 6 19 Urbana 0 7 Hoopeston 0 13 Watseka 0 2 Urbana 0 13 Bismarck 6 6 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL OPPONENTS PAXTON Hoopeston 68 47 Rantoul 48 31 Gibson City 36 46 Watseka 44 30 Rantoul 44 42 Watseka 33 44 Franklin 68 29 Roberts-Thawville 59 55 Jefferson 64 44 Gibson City 48 49 Roberts-Thawville 36 46 Hoopeston 44 33 Cissna Park 34 43 Roberts-Thawville 41 37 FOOTBALL Lettermen: Don Jones, Captain; Dan Bep-pler, Glenn Currie, Dan Curtis, Mike Griffin, Larry Kinney, Bill Paris, Bob Siebert, Bill Ormerod, Delon Fox, John Drinkwalter, Dennis Short, Darrell Seim, Bill Hubler, Tim Schofield, Nick Lewis, Denny Eichelberger, Earl Albers, Dave Swengel, Jerry Rodeen, John Tucker Special Awards: Best Blocker, Bill Paris; Best Tackier, Larry Kinney; Most Improved Player, Bob Siebert; and Most Valuable Player, Larry Kinney and Bill Paris BASKETBALL Lettermen: Don Jones, Chip Pacey, Ken Rohlfing, Dan Curtis, Jerry Ulrich, Denny Short, Bill Hansen. Mike Maxey Special Awards: Hon. Capt. Jerry Ulrich; Most Sportsmanlike, Jerry Ulrich; Best Defense, Don Jones; Free Throw, Jerry Ulrich; Most Valuable Player, Jerry Ulrich TRACK Lettermen: Joe Aired, Gary Brethorst, Paul Hanson, Stan Johnson, Charles Morin, Bill Smith, Jon Whitcomb, Frank Whitman, Don Jones, Larry Kinney, Chip Pacey, Jerry Ulrich, Larry Turner, mgr.; Bob Thompson, mgr.; John Drinkwalter, Denny Eichelberger, Nick Lewis, Darrell Seim, James Smith, Don Quinter, mgr.; Steve Pacey Special Awards: Gold Track Shoe - Scoring Award—Frank Whitman Outstanding Junior—Don Jones Track Captain '64—Don Jones Outstanding Sophomore—John Drinkwalter Silver Track Shoe—Joe Aired, Gary Brethorst, Don Jones, Larry Kinney and Awards 75 COACHES Kneeling: left to right: Mr. Wright, Mr. Popel, Mr. Zimmerman Standing: Mr. Lyons, Mr. Condit, Mr. Zuchowski, Mr. Smith COACHES Football: Varsity, Mr. Zuchowski; Sophomores, Mr. Lyons and Mr. Zimmerman; Freshmen, Mr. Popel and Mr. Wright Basketball: Varsity, Mr. Smith; Sophomores, Mr. Lyons; Freshmen, Mr. Zimmerman Golf: Mr. Condit Track: Mr. Zuchowski and Mr. Zimmer- man MANAGERS Kneeling, left to right: Wayne Hilt, Rick Volden Standing: Jim Sims, Larry Turner, Jim Rassmussen, Denny Horner 76 Varsity Football Football season 1963 marked a change for Paxton; the use of the single wing formation was introduced. In addition to the usual preseason goals of getting in shape and practicing as a unit, the team had to learn new plays and become proficient at scoring from the new formation. The season results were an improvement over last year, and Paxton’s last game victory over Gibson City points to a better season in ’64. First row, left to right: John Drinkwalter, Bill Hubler, Don Rasmus, Delon Fox, Bob Siebert, Don Jones, Dan Curtis, Stan Marshall, Glenn Currie, Marv Archer, Mike Maxey Second row: John Tucker, Jerry Rodeen, Nick Lewis, Chris Kimberly, Larry Niccum, Don Quinter, Dean Dillon, Carl Peterson, Allen Johnson, Darrel Seim, Calvin Ormerod Third row: Dan Swanstrom, Denny Eichelberger, Denny Short, Tim Schofield, Dan Beppler, Earl Albers, Charlie Newman, Dave Swengel, Bill Ormerod, Wayne Fancher, Tim Lewis, Larry Kinney, Mike Griffin, Bill Paris 77 First row, left to right: Jim Sims, Mgr.; Dave Ulrich, Mike Maxey, Denny Short Second row: Chip Pacey, Ken Rohlfing, Wc Jerry Rodeen, Don Quinter, Mgr. Varsity Basketball Coached by Mr. Smith, the Paxton Mustangs posted a 6-15 record in Varsity Basketball this year. One of the highlights of the season was a 69-62 victory over Paxton’s arch rival, Gibson City. To keep their fans on their toes the Mustangs produced several “nerve-wrenching” one or two Swengel, Dan Curtis, Bill Hansen, Jerry ne Johnson, Tim Schofield, Don Jones, point decision games. The squad of twelve players looks back on a season of hard-fought games. The highly polished basketball court is empty now, but the gym still echoes the enthusiasm of the fans. Perhaps next year Paxton may be another Cobden . . . who knows? 78 First row, left to right: Frank Whitman, Don Jones, Jim Smith, Bill Smith, Mike Griffin, Paul Hanson Second row: Stan Johnson, Jerry Ulrich, Joe Aired, Charles Morin, Dan Beppler, Dan Curtis, Glenn Currie Third row: Chip Pacey, Jim Sims, Gary Brethorst, Bill Paris, Larry Kinney, Jon Whitcomb Varsity Track Springtime . . . and a coach’s fancy turns to thoughts of a muddy track with no bottom, long hours of hard exercise and sore mus-cules, ... his goal, more muscular bodies . . . and perhaps that elusive thing . . . glory. In the Spring of '63, coached by Mr. Zuchowski, Paxton’s Track Team finished with a respectable record in their meets, and four new school records as well. They placed first in two triangular encounters with Cissna Park and Rankin. They finished second in a Triangular Meet with Oakwood and Hoopeston; and in the County Meet. 79 Sophomore Football For the Sophomore Football Team the only win of the season was over Octavia, 6 to 0. Then after five losses, they played Hoopeston to a tie. A disappointing loss to Gibson City completed the Sophomore Football Season of 1963. The squad, lead by Coach Larry Lyons who was assisted by Gary Popel, showed im- provement as the season progressed. They never lost their determination or their enthusiasm for the game. Although the Sophomore team posted a disappointing seasonal record, they showed the stamina and talent that will make them an important addition to the 1964 Varsity Team. First row, left to right: Jack Stone, Randy Frump, Doug Smith, Gene Kelly, Paul Tucker, Bernard Hartt, Bill Hansen, Max Martin Second row: Tom Caisse, Marty Cessna, Steve Sullivan, Greg Weller, Chris Kimberly, Dean Dillon, Carl Peterson, Mike Maxey Third row: Fred Carlson, John Bankson, Ron Thompson, George Carpenter, Mike Marron, Wes Osborn, Mike Purtill 80 Sophomore Basketball The Sophomore basketball team, functioning under the supervision of Coach Lyons, played their way through a fairly successful season this year. Although they didn’t go far in the tournament because of an unfortunate beginning, nevertheless they show much promise for next year’s varsity team. First row, left to right: Chris Kimberly, Greg Weller, Randy Frump, Stan Benz, Bob Caisse, Elmer Kief Second row: Ron Thompson, Manager; Jim Golden, Gene Kelly, Mike Marron, George Carpenter, Fred Carlson, Steve Pacey 81 First row, left to right: Bob Frump, Doug Houston, Stan Marshall, Denny Eichelberger, Tim Schofield, Darrel Seim, Nick Lewis, John Drinkwalter, Jerry Rodeen, Steve Pacey Second row: George Carpenter, Greg Weller, John Bankson, Charles Newman, Ron Thompson, Wayne Johnson, Marvin Archer, Mike Kingston, Dick Harrell, Ron Stapp, Bob Tucker, Tim Canavan Third row: Fred Carlson, Dean Dillon, Randy Frump, Carl Peterson, Bernard Hartt, Stan Benz, Denny Short, Mike Maxey, Bill Hansen, Bill Hubler, Earl Albers, Larry St. Louis, Dave Swengel, Delon Fox, Jerry Vaught, Max Martin, Mike Marron Sophomore Track This year there was a division between the Freshman and Sophomore teams. In previous years the two teams were combined into the Freshman-Sophomore Team. Some of you may wonder just what type of practice our boys have gone through. Here is an example of a day at practice: When the team was not in competition the runners ran during the whole practice session in order to keep in shape. At the same time the weight men ran the mile and went to their individual groups to practice throwing the discus and putting the shot. During the last 40 minutes the boys all ran in relays. The only recorded Sophomore meet was against Rantoul when the score was Rantoul 77, Paxton 41. 82 First row, left to right: Rick Nimon, Rodger Abrahamson, Steve Benz, Kent Palma, Bob Peterson, Darrel Abrahamson, Phil Pool, Randy Maxey, Jim Foster, John Reep Second row: Gary Voorhees, Alan Storm, Lonnie Bauer, Bill Nuss, John Swengel, Lane Belson, Jerry Foster, Dan Coplea, Ron Vaughn, Mark Thompson Third row: John Joyce, Rodger Lubben, Jerry Frump, Bill Ingold, Bill Snyder, Kevin Marshall, Larry Benson, Dave Sims, Bill Rasmus Freshman Football 29 potential All-Americans turned out for the Freshman Squad this year. Under Coach Sam Wright they learned a lot of the fundamentals, while racking up a 5 wins, 1 tie and 1 loss record. Coach Wright was satisfied with their overall progress, and proud of their spirit. We predict that there are a lot of future candidates for the Lettermen’s Club in this group. 83 First row, left to right: Max Martin, Manager; Jim Robertson, Randy Maxey, Kent Palma, Steve Benz, Gary Voorhees, Bob Peterson Second row: Rodger Lubben, Alan Storm, John Reep, Dan Coplea, Dave Sims, Bill Rasmus, Bill Nuss Freshman Basketball This year the Freshman basketball team, coached by Mr. Zimmerman, accumulated a record of four wins and eight losses. The team consisted of thirteen boys, and they all worked very hard in practice to improve themselves for future Paxton teams. During the season the team beat Gibson City twice, Watseka, Rob-erts-Thawville, and Cissna Park. The games which they lost were for the most part regular “barnburners”, which were decided by only a few points. 84 Freshman Track In their first year as a separate team our Freshmen hope to accomplish a great deal. In 1964 the former Fresh-Soph team was divided into the Sophomore and Freshmen teams, both of which will be trying this spring to make a good showing. First row, left to right: John Swengel, David Sims, Tom Brown, Bill Nuss, Mike Hertenstein Second row: Rodger Lubben, John Joyce, Mark Thompson, Randy Maxey, Kevin Marshall, Steve Wisher Third row: Ronnie Vaughn, Gary Voorhees, Larry Benson, Kent Palma, Dan Coplea, Bob Peterson, Bill Rasmus 85 Left to right: Jim Robinson, Steve Dilks, Tim Schofield, Delon Fox, Mike Dorsey Golf Team “Fore!” . . . with this call and a few pointers, Mr. Condit began coaching Paxton’s golf team, in its first season, during the spring of 1963. The team of five practiced on the greens and in the sand traps of Lakeview Country Club. Matches with Gibson City and Rantoul were played during the practice season. Future teams will play in tournaments with neighboring schools, and it is hoped that a golf tournament can be organized within the Wauseca League. Within a short time, golf has taken a permanent place among the other sports of Paxton High. 86 Record Holders FOOTBALL r Three outstanding players on the varsity football team were Larry Kinney, Tim Schofield, and Darrel Seim, pictured above from top to bottom. Their hard work and playing skill got them positions on the All-Conference Team for the 1963 Football Season. TRACK The 1963 Track Season produced four Record Holders, who are pictured above from top to bottom. They are: Don Jones, who made the 880 yard run in 2:04.7; Frank Whitman, who ran the 120 yard high hurdles in 15.3; and Chip Pacey, who finished the 1 mile run in 4:47.7. 87 The most important parts of a “real live high school” are the students, the teachers, and the school personnel. Nothing happens without them. They plan, work at, and attend all school events. Teachers present knowledge; students try to learn it; and the school personnel keeps the building up and performs other necessary functions. Without people all classes, sports, and activities just wouldn’t be. 88 89 OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Pat Tucker, Secretary; Gary Chapman, President; Robin Elkin, Vice-President; Mark Wagner, Treasurer Standing: Pat Sigler, Girl Representa- tive; Steve Dilks, Boy Representative Seniors and Class Honors The Class of 1964 spent four busy years in Paxton High. With Homecoming float themes of “Can the Cornjerkers,” “Bye Bye Birdie,’’ and “Conquer Mt. Zion,” they won first place during their Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years. They sponsored five school parties: “Spring Carnival,” Freshman all-school party; “Twilight Zone,” Sophomore Class Day Dance; “O Tannenbaum,” Junior Christmas Dance; “Spring Sonata,” Junior-Senior Prom; and an all-school party their Senior year. The Junior production of Our Town was followed by an equally interesting Senior drama, Anastasia. After planning, working, and arguing together, many graduating Seniors will shed a sentimental tear for “dear old Paxton High” and the fun they have had there. 90 National Honor Society Basketball Awards Russell Anderson Allan Bleich Gary Chapman Glenn Currie Steve Dilks Kathleen Dunnan Robin Elkin Richard Furrer Carol Johnson Don Jones Ruth Ann Lafary Jane Lundy Tim Moore Chip Pacey Ann Rinkenberger Carol Tachick Pat Tucker Pat Sigler Honorary Captain—Jerry Ulrich Most Sportsmanlike—Jerry Ulrich Most Valuable Player—Jerry Ulrich Best Defense—Don Jones Free Throw Award—Jerry Ulrich Football Awards Best Blocker—Bill Paris Best Tackier—Larry Kinney Most Improved Player—Bob Siebert Most Valuable Player—Larry Kinney Bill Paris American Legion Track Awards Don Jones—Outstanding Junior Larry Kinney—Silver Track Shoe Cheerleaders Class Day Awards Connie Carlson Carol Johnson Lettermen Social Studies Award—Robin Elkin Citizenship Award—Gary Chapman French Award—Tim Moore Allan Barnes Dan Beppler Glenn Currie Mike Griffin Don Jones Larry Kinney Chip Pacey Bill Paris Jim Rasmussen Ken Rohlfing Bob Siebert Charles Steele Bob Thompson Larry Turner Jerry Ulrich Dan Curtis Jim Sims Music Contest Winners First Place Gerrie Storm Leslie Robertson Steve Dilks Carol Nelson Cheryl Maphis Jane Lundy Penny Johnston Pat Sigler Kathy Dunnan Ken Rohlfing Tim Moore Bob Thompson John Wisher F.F.A. Awards Section-Small Grain Winner— Dennis Starkey Section-Farm Mechanics Winner— Dan Berg Section-Farm-Home Beautification Winner—Mark Wagner Top Section Secretary-Parliamentary Procedure—Dan Berg Speech Contest-Prepared Speech First Place—Dan Berg Extemporaneous Speech Second Place—Glenn Currie American Heritage Essay- First Place—Robin Elkin Speech Contest Winners Tim Moore—Third Place Sectional-Radio Speaking Lynda Hoover—Third Place District-Serious Reading National Merit Scholarships Commendations Chip Pacey Gary Chapman Tim Moore DAR Award—Robin Elkin 91 SAR Award—Gary Chapman Seniors Welby Eugene Adkins Russell Dean Anderson Donna Joyce Barringer Steven Russell Albers Carol Sue Atkins Betty Bement Hofbauer 92 Gordon David Anderson Allen Glenn Barnes Vernon Benson William Daniel Beppler Raymond Dean Blackford Judith Ann Boyer Daniel Paul Berg Allan Lynn Bleich Lynn Rae Burklund 93 94 Carol Elaine Foster Suzan Kay Gibbs Larry Lee Griffith Jo Anne Foster Carol Ann Glazik Carol Jean Haile Richard Furrer Michael Thomas Griffin Joanne Lynne Harkins 95 Seniors Charles Edward Harris Barbara Evelyn Holland Carol Marie Johnson Peggy Elaine Hill Linda Jo Hoover Mabel Lucille Johnson Maryann Hilt Beverly Ann Hustedt Penelope Nadean Johnston Donald K. Jones David Leon Kelley Larry Gene Kinney Merrily Ann Jones Stephen Wayne Kelley Patricia Ann Koerner 97 Seniors Richard Lee Marshall Sue Ellen Meuser Jacqueline Nannette Muller Cheryl Renee Maphis Timothy Frank Moore Carol Jean Nelson 98 Elaine Marie Nuss Charles Warren Pacey, Jr. Sharon Gayle Petersen Gay Louise Nuss William Lee Paris Michael John Peterson William Johnson Ormerod Jean Lorene Peters Robert Allan Peterson 99 Seniors James Leroy Rasmussen Leslie Kay Robertson Darlene Kay Severins Rhonda Marilyn Rattenborg Kenneth Edward Rohlfing Richard Thompson Shields Ann Marjorie Rinkenberger Thomas Victor St. Louis Robert Michael Siebert 100 Patty Ann Sigler Norris Carl Skonberg Dennis Marland Starkey James Bruce Sims Donald Malue Spanhook Gerrie Storm Karen Jo Swanson Henry Anthony Szpyrka, Jr. Carol Ann Tachick Connie Frank Teesdale Robert Newcome Thompson Betty Jean Tucker 102 103 Senior Activities WELBY ADKINS STEVE ALBERS Photo Club 1; Prom 3; Float 4; Football 1; Play Production 3 DAVID ANDERSON F.F.A. 1-4 RUSSELL ANDERSON A Capella 1-3; Boys’ Chorus 3; Madrigals 3; Science Club 3, 4, Pres. 4; Thespians 3, 4; F.F.A. 1; Nat'l Honor Society 3, 4; Latin Club 4; Debate Society 3, 4; Float 2, 3; Basketball 2; Track 2; Play Cast 3; Play Production 3; Intramural 1 CAROL BAKER ATKINS Transfer from Hoopeston 3 ALLEN BARNES F.F.A. 3, 4; Letterman 3, 4; Football 1-3; Basketball 1-2; Track 1, 2; Intramural 1 DONNA BARRINGER Girls' Chorus 1-4; Prom 3; Float 2; Play Production 3 BETTY BEMENT HOFBAUER Freshman Chorus 1, Pres.; Cheerleader 1, 2, 4; Thespians 3; F.H.A. 3, 4; Photo Club 1; Pep Club 1-4, Vice-President 4; Float 2; Class Vice-Pres. 2; Class Treasurer 1; Play Production 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Intramural 1 VERNON BENSON DAN BEPPLER D.O. Club 4, Treas.; Letterman 3, 4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 3, 4; Intramural 1 DAN BERG Concert Band 1; F.F.A. 1-4; Prom 3; Float 4; Football 2; Play Cast 3 DEAN BLACKFORD D.O. Club 4; F.F.A. 1-4; Prom 3; Football 1-3 ALLAN BLEICH A Capella 1-3; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2; Science Club 4; Thespians 1, 3; Student Council 1, 2; Nat’l Honor Society 3, 4, Pres. 4; Prom 3; Float 1-3; Homecoming 2; Basketball 1-3; Track 1; Class President 1; Class Vice-President 1; Play Cast 3; Play Production 3; Student Faculty Board 2; Intramural 1 JUDY BOYER Pep Club 2; Prom 3; Play Production 3 LYNN BURKLUND A Capella 4; Girls’ Chorus 1-4; Concert Band 1, 2; Swing Band 1; Cheerleader 1, alternate 3; G.A.A. 1; Student Council 1; Pep Club 1-4, Treas. 4; Prom 3; Float 1, 2; Class Treasurer 2; Play Production 3 KAREN BURWASH Girls’ Chorus 1-4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Prom 3; Play Cast 3 CONNIE CARLSON A Capella 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 4; Concert Band 1-3; Cheerleader 1, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Pep Club 1-4; Prom 3; Float 1-3; Homecoming 2; Class Treasurer 3; Play Production 3 GARY CHAPMAN A Capella 1-3; Freshman Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 1-2; Concert Band 1-4, Ass't. Manager 4; Pep Band 1; Stage Band 2-4: Science Club 1-3, Sec. 1, 2, Treas. 3; Thespians 1, 3; Student Council 3, 4; Nat'l Honor Society 3, 4; Debate Society 3, 4; REFLECTOR 3, 4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Homecoming 3, 4; Class President 3, 4; Play Cast 3 104 GLENN CURRIE F.F.A. 1-4, Vice-Pres. 3; Pres. 4; Letterman 3, 4; Nat’l Honor Society 3, 4; Prom 3; Float 2, 3; Football 1-4; Track 1-4; Play Production 3; Intramural 1 DAN CURTIS Science Club 4; Letterman 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Photo Club 1, 2; Projector Club 1-4; Latin Club 2, 3; Float 1-4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4; Intramural 1 DARLA DARR A Capella 2-4; Girls' Chorus 1-4, Sec. 2; Madrigals 2, 3; Thespians 1; G.A.A. 1; Pep Club 1; Prom 3; Float 1; Play Cast 3; Intramural 1 BETTY DAVIS EDWARD DECKER Thespians 4; Industrial Arts 3, 4; Play Cast 3, 4; Intramural 1 STEVE DILKS A Capella 1-3; Boys’ Chorus 1-4; Madrigals 2-4; Concert Band 1-4, Manager 4; Pep Band 1-4; Swing Band 2-4; All State 3, 4; Science Club 4; Thespians 1-4, Treas. 4; Student Council 4; Nat’l Honor Society 2-4; Latin Club 2-4, Pres. 4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Homecoming 4; Football 1-3; Track 1, 2; Play Cast 1-4; Play Production 3; Student Faculty Board 4; Intramural 1 KATHY DUNNAN A Capella 4; Madrigals 4; Concert Band 1-4, Dept. Treas. 4; Pep Band 1-4; Stage Band 1-4, Ass’t. Director; All State 4; Cheerleaders 1; Thespians 1-4, Vice-Pres. 4; Nat’l. Honor Society 2-4; Latin Club 2-4, Sec. 2; Debate Club 3; Pep Club 1, 2; BLUE AND GOLD 2; REFLECTOR 3; Prom 3; Float 1, 2; Homecoming 4; Play Cast 2-4; Play Production 1-4; Intramural 1 SUSAN DYER Girls’ Chorus 1, 3, 4; Thespians 4; F.H.A. 2, 3; G.A.A. 4 ROBIN ELKIN G.A.A. 1-4; Photo Club 1; Nat’l. Honor Society 2-4; Pep Club, Pres. 4; BLUE AND GOLD 4; Prom 3; Float 2-4; Class Vice-President, 4; Class Secretary 2; Play Production 3; Intramural 1 CAROL FOSTER Girls' Chorus 1; F.H.A. 1, 3; Float 2 JO ANN FOSTER Concert Band 1; F.H.A. 1, 3, 4 RICHARD FURRER Foreign exchange student from Winterthur, Switzerland 4; Student Council 4; Latin Club 4; Debate Club 4 SUZAN GIBBS Transfer from Fairfield, Connecticut 4; Drama Club 4; G.A.A. 4; Pep Club 4 CAROL GLAZIK A Capella 1-4; Girls’ Chorus 1-4; Freshman Chorus 1; F.H.A. 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Prom 3; Play Production 3, 4 MIKE GRIFFIN D.O. Club 4, Pres.; Letterman 3, 4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1-3; Play Cast 3; Intramural 1 LARRY GRIFFITH Transfer from Rantoul 4 CAROL HAILE Transfer from Fisher 3; F.H.A. 4; Pep Club 4 JOANNE HARKINS Transfer from Champaign 3; A Capella 3. 4; Girls' Chorus 3, 4; Thespians 4; Pep Club 4; Queen’s Court 4 CHARLES HARRIS D.O. Club 4, Vice-Pres. 105 PEGGIE HILL A Capella 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 4; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1-4; Pep Club 2-4; Prom 3; Play Cast 3; Intramural 1 MARY ANN HILT Girls’ Chorus 1-3; G.A.A. 1-3; Library Club 2-4, Pres. 4; Float 3, 4; Prom 3 BARBARA HOLLAND F.H.A. 1-4, Sec. 2, Pres. 3 LINDA HOOVER Girls’ Chorus 1-3; Freshman Chorus 1, Sec.; Concert Band 1; Thespians 1-4; G.A.A. 1-4; Pep Club 3, 4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Play Production 3; Intramural 1 BEVERLY HUSTEDT A Capella 2-4; Girls' Chorus 1-4, Pres. 4; Freshman Chorus 1; Madrigals 2; Thespians 1; F.H.A. 4; Debate Club 3; Pep Club 2; Prom 3; Float 1, 3; Play Cast 3 CAROL JOHNSON Concert Band 1-4; Stage Band 2, 3; Cheerleaders 1-4, Head Chr. 4; G.A.A. 1; Nat'l. Honor Society 2-4, Vice-Pres. 4; Pep Club 1 -4; Prom 3; Float 2, 3; Play Cast 3 MABEL JOHNSON Thespians 1,3, 4; G.A.A. 1-4, Treas. 4; Latin Club 2; Prom 3; Float 1; Play Production 3; Intramural 1 PENNY JOHNSTON A Capella 4; Girls' Chorus 2, 4; Madrigals 4; F.H.A. 4; Prom 3; Float 4; Homecoming 4; Play Cast 3 DON JONES Science Club 4; Letterman 1-4, Pres. 4; Nat'l. Honor Society 2-4, Treas. 4; Float 4; Football 1-4, Capt. 4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4, Capt. 4; Intramural 1 MERRILY JONES Girls' Chorus 1-4; G.A.A. 1-4; Prom 3; Play Production 3 DAVE KELLEY Freshman Chorus 1; Industrial Arts 1-4, Sec. 3; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1; Track 1 STEVE KELLEY A Capella 1-4; Freshman Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 1-3; Madrigals 1-3; Les Chanteurs 2, 3; Concert Band 1-3; Pep Band 2, 3; Stage Band 3; All State 1, 2; Thespians 1, 3; D.O. Club 4; Library Club 2; Float 2; Play Cast 3 LARRY KINNEY Letterman 2-4; Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1-3; Intramural 1 PATTY KOERNER Girls' Chorus 1-3; G.A.A. 1-3 RUTH ANN LAFARAY Transfer from Rantoul 2; F.H.A. 3, 4, Pres. 4; Nat'l. Honor Society 3, 4; Library Club 2-4, Vice-Pres. 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Prom 3 BARBARA LEWIS Girls' Chorus 1-4; Freshman Chorus 1; Photo Club 1 TIM LEWIS Industrial Arts 1-3; Photo Club 1, 2; Homecoming 4; Football 1, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1-3 PAUL LOGAN Transfer from Armstrong 1; Industrial Arts 1-4 JANE LUNDY A Capella 1-4, Vice-Pres. 4; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Madrigals 2-4; Les Chanteurs 3; All State 3, 4; Cheerleader 1; Thespians 1 -4, Pres. 4: Scribe 3; Nat'l. Honor Society 2-4; Latin Club 2-4; Debate Club 3; Pep Club 1-3; REFLECTOR 2, 3; Prom 3; Float 1, 3, 4; Play Cast 1-3; Intramural 1 DICK MARSHALL Photo Club 1; Prom 3; Float 4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Track 3; Intramural 1 106 CHERYL MAPHIS A Capella 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 3, 4; Freshman Chorus 1; Concert Band 1; Pep Club 4 SUE MEUSER A Capella 4; Girls’ Chrous 1-4; G.A.A. 1- 4 TIM MOORE A Capella 1-3; Freshman Chorus 1; Boys’ Chorus 1-3; Madrigals 1-4; Les Chanteurs 2; Science Club 4; Thespians 1-4; Nat’l. Honor Society 2-4; Latin Club 2-4, Vice-Pres. 4; Debate Club 3, 4; BLUE AND GOLD 2-4, co-editor 4; Play Cast 3, 4; Play Production 1-4 JACKIE MULLER Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; G.A.A. 1-4; Latin Club 2- 4 CAROL NELSON A Capella 4; Girls’ Chorus 1-4; Freshman Chorus 1; Thespians 1; Nat’l. Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Club 4 ELAINE NUSS Girls’ Chorus 1-4; G.A.A. 1-4; Prom 3 GAYE NUSS Thespians 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; Photo Club 1 ; Latin Club 2-4. Treas. 3; Debate Club 4; BLUE AND GOLD 4; Prom 3; Float 2, 3; Class Secretary 3; Play Cast 3; Play Production; Intramural 1 BILL ORMEROD Transfer from Des Moines, Iowa 4; Letter-man 4; Football 4; Track 4 CHIP PACEY Science Club 1; Thespians 1-4, Treas. 3; Letterman 2-4; Student Council 2-4, Treas. 3, Pres. 4; Nat'l. Honor Society 2-4; Latin Club 2, 3, Pres. 3; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Homecoming 2-4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4, Capt. 3; Class President 2; Play Cast 2-4; Play Production 3; Intramural 1 BILL PARIS Industrial Arts 1-3; Letterman 3, 4, Sec. 4; Prom 3; Football 1-4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 3, 4; Intramural 1 JEAN PETERS Transfer from Rantoul 4 SHARON PETERSEN Girls' Chorus 2, 3; Freshman Chorus 1; Thespians 3, 4; F.H.A. 1-3; G.A.A. 3, 4; Photo Club 2; BLUE AND GOLD 4; Prom 2, 3; Float 4; Play Cast 3; Play Production 4 MIKE PETERSON Photo Club 1; Prom 3; Float 4; Football 1, 2; Track 2 BOB PETERSON Freshman Chorus 1; Concert Band 1, 2; Thespians 1, 2; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Football 1; Basketball 1; Class Vice-President 3; Play Cast 3 JIM RASMUSSEN A Capella 1, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1-4; Thespians 1-4; Lettermen 3, 4; Projector Club 2-4; Latin Club 2, 3; Prom 3; Float 1-3; Student Council 1; Football 1-3; Basketball 1; Track 1; Intramural 1 RHONDA RATTENBORG A Capella 1-3; Girls' Chorus 1-3; Freshman Chorus 1; Thespians 1, 4; G.A.A. 1, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 3; Pep Club 1-3; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Play Cast 3; Intramural 1 ANN RINKENBERGER Transfer from Cissna Park 3; A Capella 4; Girls’ Chorus 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Nat'l. Honor Society 3, 4; BLUE AND GOLD 4; Prom 3; Float 4; Queen's Court 4 LESLIE ROBERTSON A Capella 4; Girls’ Chorus 1-4; Freshman Chorus 1; Concert Band 1-4; Secretary to Music Dept. 4; Queen's Court 4 107 KEN ROHLFING NORRIS SKONBERG A Capella 1-4, Pres. 4; Boys’ Chorus 1-4; Madrigals 2-4; Les Chanteurs 3; Concert Band 1, 4; All State 3, 4; Science Club 1; Thespians 3, 4; Photo Club 1, 2; Student Council 3, 4, Treas. 4; Latin Club 2-4; Prom 3; Float 1-3; Homecoming 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1-4; Track 1, 2; Play Cast 3, 4; Play Production 2-4; Intramural 1 TOM ST. LOUIS Thespians 4; Industrial Arts 2-4; Photo Club 1; Float 1, 3, 4; Play Cast 3; Play Production 2, 3 DARLENE SEVERINS Girls' Chorus 1, 2; Pep Club 2; Prom 3; Play Production 3 RICK SHIELDS A Capella 1-4; Science Club 1-3, Sec.-Treas. 2, 3; Thespians 1-4; Photo Club 1; Library Club 4; Debate Club 3; REFLECTOR 2-4; Float 1, 3, 4; Play Cast 3 ROBERT SIEBERT Freshman Chorus 1; Letterman 3, 4; Photo Club 1, 2; Projector Club 3, 4; Latin Club 4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Play Cast 3; Play Production 3; Intramural 1 PATTY SIGLER A Capella 1, 2; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2; Freshman Chorus 1; Madrigals 2; Concert Band 1-4; Pep Band 2-4; Swing Band 2-4; Stage Band 2-4; Thespians 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; Student Council 4; Nat’l. Honor Society 2-4, Sec. 4; Library Club 1; Debate Club 2-4; Pep Club 2-4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Homecoming 4; Play Cast 3; Play Production 3; Intramural 1 JIM SIMS Letterman 1-4; Photo Club 1, 2; Projector 1-4; Latin Club 2-4; REFLECTOR 2; Football 1-4, Manager; Basketball 1-4, Manager; Track 1-4, Manager Freshman Chorus 1; Industrial Arts 1-4, Sec. 2, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Float 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Play Production 3 DON SPANHOOK Industrial Arts 1-4; Prom 1; Football 1; Basketball 1 DENNIS STARKEY F.F.A. 1-4; Projector Club 4; Football 1, 2; Intramural 1 GERRIE STORM A Capella 2-4; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Freshman Chorus 1; Concert Band 1, 2; Photo Club 1; Pep Club 2-4; Prom 3; Float 2; Play Cast 3 KAREN SWANSON Girls’ Chorus 1 HENRY SZPYRKA Thespians 4; Play Production 3 CAROL TACHICK A Capella 2-4; Girls’ Chorus 2-4; Accompanies! 2, 3; Madrigals 2-4; Les Chanteurs 2; Science Club 4; Thespians 3, 4; F.H.A. 1; Photo Club 1; Nat'l. Honor Society 2-4; Latin Club 3, 4; Debate Club 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; REFLECTOR 4; Prom 3; Float 1-4; Play Cast 3; Play Production 3; Intramural 1 CONNIE TEESDALE Girls’ Chorus 2-4; Thespians 4; Photo Club 2; Prom 3; Play Cast 3; Play Production 4 ROBERT THOMPSON A Capella 1-4; Boys' Chorus 3; Madrigals 3; Les Chanteurs 2; All State 4; Thespian; 3, 4; Industrial Arts 1-4; Letterman 3, 4; Photo Club 1; Projector Club 3, 4, Pres. 4; Prom 3; Float 4; Football 1-3; Basketball 3, Manager; Track 3, Manager; Play Cast 3, 4; Play Production 3, 4 108 BETTY TUCKER Girls’ Chorus 2, 4; Freshman Chorus 1; F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 1-3 PAT TUCKER Transfer from Sacramento, California 2; Thespians 2-4; Naf’l. Honor Society 3, 4; Latin Club 2-4; Debate Club 4; BLUE AND GOLD 3, 4; Prom 3; Float 3, 4; Class Secretary 4; Play Cast 3 LARRY TURNER Freshman Chorus 1; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Concert Band 1-4; Science Club 1, 2, Treas. 2; Lettermen 2-4; Photo Club 1, 2, Treas. 2; Projector Club 1-4; REFLECTOR 3; Prom 3; Float 2-4; Football 1, Manager 2-4; Basketball 1, 2, Manager 3; Track 1- 4, Manager; Play Cast 3, 4 JEAN ULRICH Girls' Chorus 2; F.H.A. 4; G.A.A. 1-4; Float 2 JERRY ULRICH A Capella 1, 2; Letterman 2-4, Treas. 4; Projector Club 4; Float 2; Football 2; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4 MARK WAGNER Coin Club 4, Sec; F.F.A. 1-4; Projector Club 2- 4; Debate Club 3; Prom 3; Float 1, 3, 4; Football 1-3; Class Treasurer 4; Play Production 3, 4 BARBARA WHITE Girls' Chorus 1 -4 JOHN WISHER A Capella 1-4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 4; Madrigals 3; Science Club 1-4, Sec.-Treas. 4; Thespians 3, 4; Photo Club 1; Play Production 3, 4 TOM WYATT -----........ OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Sheila Roisland, Treasurer; Jerry Rodeen, President; Charles Newman, Vice-President; Donna Zum-walt. Secretary Standing: Bob Frump, Boy Representative; Kathy Swanson, Girl Representative Juniors The Junior Class sponsored many of this year’s school events. “Back to the Reservation’’ was the theme of their float for Homecoming, which started their many activities. Next in line was the Junior Class Play, “The Night of January 16th“. This unusual court drama had members of the audience participating in the jury. Another highlight was the Christmas Dance, “ . . . And Through the Woods.” May 15 climaxed their events with the Junior - Senior Prom. It was decorated in the style of ancient Rome and lent a fitting atmosphere for the end of the school year. 110 Class Honors Honor Society Cheerleaders Donna Zumwalt Connie Burklund Leah Yancey Jo Anne Bowen Luwana Tarlton Dennis Short Steve Johnson Doug Houston Mike Kingston Mary Ann Wesslund Patricia Krueger Shirley Stagen Lucreta Miller Pamela Womack Kathy Hustedt Marsha Hancock Alexa Noble Diane Perry Mike Dorsey Donna Sharp Lettermen Tim Schofield Dennis Short David Swengel Darrell Seim Bill Hubler John Tucker Jerry Rodeen Denny Eichelberger Nick Lewis Don Quinter John Drinkwalter Delon Fox Earl Albers Connie Burklund Linda Miller F.F.A. Honors Dennis Dippel, Section Dairy Winner Dana Sauer, Section Safety Winner and Top Safety Chairman Class Day Honors Mike Kingston, Latin Award Music Contest Winners First Place Jo Anne Bowen Linda Miller Carol Rohlfing Dave Swengel Charles Newman Judi Rine Ruth Busboom Steve Johnson Donna Sharp Carolyn George Barbara Reep Cheryl Marshall American Legion Track Awards John Drinkwalter, Outstanding Sophomore 1 1 1 Barbara Adkins Earl Albers Janet Albers Michael Allen Mike Anderson Nancy Andrews Ramona Andrews Marvin Archer Martha Ashby Celia Baier Daryl Beeth JoAnne Bowen Pamela Bradley Connie Burklund Ruth Busboom Bill Caisse Ronald Carleton Anna Caspers Judy Conover Betty Davis Frank Davis Dale Decker Dennis Dippel Michael Dorsey 112 John Drinkwalter Dennis Eichelberger Ruth Eppelheimer Wayne Fancher Betty Forbes Charles Foster Leslie Foster Delon Fox Robert Frump Billy Gale Carolyn George Don Glad Eileen Glazik Marsha Hancock Richard Harrell Dennis Holland Dennis Horner Douglas Houston Bill Hubler Katherine Hustedt Allen Johnson Stephen Johnson Wayne Johnson John Kaufman 113 Duaine Kief Mike Kingston Karen Klinkow Patricia Krueger Jane Krukowski Nick Lewis Richard Lundquist Brad Marshall Cheryl Marshall Mary Marshall Cheryl Moulding Sheila Moulding Sheryl McHenry Kenneth Mennenga Thomas Meredith Gene Miller Jack Miller Linda Miller Lucreta Miller Charles Newman Larry Niccum Alexa Noble Vicki Nuss Calvin Ormerod 114 Diane Perry Linda Peterson Donald Quinter Donald Rasmus Barbara Reep Judy Reppert Linda Riggleman Raymond Riggleman Judy Rine Gerald Rodeen Carol Rohlfing Sheila Roisland Dana Sauer Tim Schofield Louis Schwing Darrel Seim Gary Shaffer Donna Sharp Dennis Short Jacque Smith Mike Smith Anita Snyder Shirley Stagen Charles Steele 115 Lee Swan Kathy Swanson David Swengel Luwana Tarlton Barbara Tavenner Judy Treach Robert Troxel Dennis Tucker John Tucker Randy Tweady Bonnie Voorhees Linda Walters Linda Watson Mary Ann Wesslund Pamela Womack Bruce Wyatt Leah Yancey Donna Zumwalt Larry Trail IN MEMORIAM Stanley Marshall BORN: FEBRUARY 22, 1947 7 DIED: OCTOBER 31, 1963 116 OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Joan Hardman, Secretary; Bill Hansen, Vice-President; Steve Pacey, President; Julie Apland, Treasurer Standing: Fred Carlson, Boy Representative; Patsy Mattingly, Girl Representative The calendar season for the Sophomore Class began with the Football season. At Homecoming their float, “Zeebees to the Teepees”, received a third place. At Christmas the Sophomores placed third in the American Field Service fund-raising event. After sponsoring a refreshment stand during the Basketball season, a most enjoyable Class Day Dance in May climaxed the year for this energetic class. Sophomore Class 117 Class Honors Lettermen Mike Maxey Steve Pacey Bill Hansen Cheerleaders Melissa Dunnan Patsy Mattingly American Legion Essay Winner Joan Hardman Speech Contest Winners Pat DeMuth, First Place, District Extemporaneous Speaking F.F.A. Essay Award Mary Carol Griggs, Second Place Music Contest Winners First Place Julie Apland Carolyn Lindgren Pat Harrington Sharon Denison Linda Abrahamson Pamela Bittle John Bankson Mary Carol Griggs Julie Steinfeldt 118 Linda Abrahamson Jack Adkins James Anderson Julie Apland John Bankson Leon BenneH Mickey BenneH Lester Benson Stanley Benz Pamela Bittle Priscilla Bradley Russell Brown Joel Burwash Darrell Busboom Bob Caisse Tom Caisse Timothy Canavan Cathy Carlson Fred Carlson George Carpenter Marty Cessna Eleanore Charek Richard Cleary Sandra Combs 119 Judy Coplea Patty DeMuth Sharon Denison Dean Dillon Donald Downing Alice Dunlap Melissa Dunnan Linda Dye James Ehmen Darios Eiskamp Steve Elson Charlene Fox Steven Fox Randall Frump Karen Garrelts James Golden Gary Griffith Mary Griggs Bill Hansen Joan Hardman Patty Harrington Bernard Hartt Sharon Herriott Gerald Hilt 120 Eileen Jamison Allan Johnson Paul Johnson Gene Kelley Elmer Kie? Chris Kimberly Donald Lantz Steve Lawless Carolyn Lindgren David Lindstrom Diana Lower Dorothy McFarland Michael Marron Max Martin Sonja Mathews Patsy Mattingly Gail Moulding Mike Maxey Brenda Meredith Donna Meuser Susan Miller Carolyn Mills Maryalyce Moynihan Kenny Mutchmore r � U 121 Doris Nelson Maureen Nelson Wesley Osborn Stephen Pacey Carl Palmberg Rosemary Peterson Carl Peterson Donna Peterson Michael Purtill Wanita Reed Denny Reitz John Riggleman Kathleen Rinkenberger James Robinson Carol Rollins Larry St. Louis Steven Sanders Dianne Shaffer Douglas Smith Ronald Stapp Michael Stark Janet Stedwell Julie Steinfeldt Jack Stone 122 Sandra Sugg Stephen Sullivan Connie Swan Cheryl Swanstrom Steve Swanstrom Ronald Thompson Paul Tucker Robert Tucker Jerry Vaught Connie Walker Gregory Weller Caryl Wesslund Mary Wheeler Diana Williams Peggy Pfaff Carol Trail 123 OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Rick Volden, Treasurer; Jim Swanson, President; Mark Thompson, Vice-President; Barbara Jones, Secretary Standing: David Sims, Boy Representa- tive; Val Mattingly, Girl Representative Freshman Class On September 1, 1963, a group of 121 “green little Freshmen entered, or in some cases crawled through, the doors of Paxton High, and the first week of initiation began as usual. The remainder of the year, too, was very active. Their Homecoming float “Roll Over Mt. Zion won second place. In January the class sponsored a refreshment stand, and, in March, their class party was planned around the theme of an Hawiian Luau. During the American Field Service fund-raising project the class worked hard and walked away with first place. 124 Class Honors Cheerleaders Judy Robertson Sandy Moulding Val Mattingly Kathy Barr Barb Jones Pat Hummel Music Contest Winners First Place Darlene Redman Sherri Siddens Val Mattingly Barbara Swenson Sandy Moulding Bonnie Hustedt Linda Atkins Nancy Hilliard Marla Yancey Rick Volden Jim Robertson 125 Darrel Abrahamson Roger Abrahamson Linda Adkins Patricia Adkins Judy Albers Mardella Andrews Kathy Barr Lonnie Bauer Lane Belson Larry Benson Steve Benz Janet Boone Sidney Booth Julia Branson Thomas Brown Marilyn Campbell Carol Carlson Rose Carman Cathleen Casey James Caspers Regina Cole Dan Coplea Pam Cunningham Denny Denniston 126 Judy Donaldson Kathleen Donnelly Linda Downing Kathleen Dyer Ruth Engelbrecht Judy Fancher Jack Fields Larry Flannery James Foster Janice Foster Jerry Foster Jerry Frump Joseph Glazik Marlena Goodwin Janet Guthrie Paula Hanson Bonnie Hartt Meriann Harweger Michael Hertenstein Nancy Hilliard Wayne Hilt Linda Holland Nancy Hoover Joey Hudson 127 Patty Hummel Bonnie Hustedt Bill Ingold Barbara Jones John Joyce Rinda Kenner Roberta Krueger Mary Krukoski Stanley Kunce Joan Lackey Glenn Langley Jackie Lewis Linda Lewis Gale Logan Linda Lovelace Rodger Lubben Colleen McCabe Jeannie McGuire Richard McHenry Kevin Marshall Wesley Masterson Sylvia Mathews Valerie Mattingly Sandra Moulding 128 Randy Maxey Ann Millet David Miller Carol Montgomery Mickey Moynihan Donna Myers Barbara Naull Ruth Ann Newsom Richard Nimon William Nuss Elizabeth Ormerod Kent Palma Edwin Peterson Bob Peterson Philip Pool Alan Pufahl Bill Rasmus Linda Rattenborg Darlene Redman John Reep Jim Robertson Judy Robertson Lola Romine Kathy Roy 129 Christine Sheerer Barbara Shreves Sherri Siddens David Sims William Snyder Ted Spanhook Richard Steiner Alan Storm Larry Swan James Swanson John Swengel Barbara Swenson Mark Thompson Sandra Troxel Patty Turner Cheryl Vaughn Ronnie Vaughn Rick Volden Gary Voorhees Lynn Wagner Cathy Walker Virginia Wiley Jill Wilson Stephen Wisher 130 Marla Yancey Dianne Zumwalt Ann Outland 131 Administration SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Charles C. Netvman HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Thompson Shields 132 Board of Education First row, left to right: Dr. W. W. Sauer, Mr. Ralph Schimanski, Mr. Vernon A. Swanson, Mr. Ray Foster Second row: Mr. Rolland Starkey, Mr. Lee R. Carlson, Mr. Wayne Niewold The past year has been an eventful one for the Board of Education. Spring of 1963 saw the ground-breaking and beginning of construction of the new high school. Since then, decisions on science and language laboratories, television, athletic, and cafeteria equipment have consumed much time. The Board has also begun studies of a future curriculum. In addition to these extra duties, the Board is responsible for budgets, salaries, approval of new teachers, and all things necessary for the smooth operation of the Paxton school system. “With the excellent help of administrators, teachers, and students, the long hours of meetings and work become very rewarding to those who serve on the Board.” (Dr. W. W. Sauer, Secretary) 133 Guidance Counselor Mr. Thomas McDevitt Secretaries Mrs. Sanderholm 134 Nurse Mrs. Elmore Mrs. Sandhagen Faculty SUE BELLE BENEAR B.S., M.R.S. Girls' Physical Education GERALD ZIMMERMAN B.A. General Science Physical Education Fresh-Soph Coach EUGENE KINGSTON B.S. Social Studies Student Council Student-Faculty Board KEITH JONES B.S. English Speech Dramatics JAMES GRIGGS B.S., M.S. Librarian NEAL FLUEGEL B.A., M.M. Vocal Music MARY ANN DUBASH B.A. English Blue Gold BARBARA HOWELL B.S. Mathematics 135 VINCENT ZUCHOWSKI B.S., M.S. Athletics Boys’ Physical Education Business Education LAWRENCE SMITH B.S., M.S. Drivers’ Education Basketball Coach Visual Aids LOUISE VEATCH B. Ed. English Latin ROBERT THORSTENSON B.S., M.E. Mechanical Drawing D.O. ARCHIE STEWART B.S., M.A. English BESSIE RAGLAND A.B., M.A. Business Education ROBERT ROHLFING B.S., M.S. General Science Agriculture HARRY SWENSON B.M., M.M. Instrumental Music 136 137 CHARLES CONDIT M.A. Mathematics PHYLLIS HUTCHINS B.S. English French Reflector LOUIS DALLAGICOMO B.S. Social Studies GARY POPEL B.S. Business Education Frosh Football Coach JEAN COOPER B.S., M.S. Homemaking Family Living JAMES REEDER B.S., M.S. Industrial Arts CHARLES VICKERS B. of ED. Physical Science Physics Chemistry Student-Faculty Board LAWRENCE LYONS B.S. General Science Biology Fresh-Soph Coach Alew Teachers SECOND SEMESTER BARBARA MARK B.S. Mathematics JANET TRAPP B.A. English Blue Gold DAVID WRIGHT B.S. Business Education 138 Personnel 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 COOKS Standing, left to right: Mrs. Hileman, Mrs. George Seated: Mrs. Ketchum, Mrs. Foster CUSTODIANS Left to right: Mr. Currie, Mr. Carleton, Mr. Rapp A P STORE BILL’S BARBER SHOP 224 S. Market 114 South Market Paxton, Illinois Paxton, Illinois PAXTON BUILDING LOAN AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION Paxton, Illinois Phone 877 BEASLEY OIL COMPANY Gas For Less Paxton Illinois IRMA’S LA PETITE BEAUTY SALON The Finest in Beauty Care 1 04 W. Pells Street Phone 83 Paxton, Illinois Electronic Service Center Stereos - Radios - Television RCA Victor Admiral Television Whirlpool Home Appliances LP - Records - 45 Phone 75 Paxton, Illinois JOHNSON JOHNSON Real Estate - Insurance - Loans -Property Management Phone 242 Edmund Johnson Wendell Johnson Help Us Celebrate Our 100th Birthday 1864 ... . 1964 P. LARSON CO. Always Top Quality Clothing for Men Boys Paxton, Illinois P LARSON CO. MMIIOTSWUI KANKAKEE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY COMPANY 303 S. Fourth St. Kankakee, Illinois Follow The Crowd To The DAIRY QUEEN 349 N. Railroad Ave. Paxton, Illinois 141 DIX MUTUAL COUNTY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 208 N. Market Street Paxton, Illinois Compliments Best Wishes of From PAXTON CONCRETE PRODUCTS National Chemsearch Corporation John F. Koester 1550 Page Boulevard Phone 42 Paxton, Illinois St. Louis 32, Missouri D R DRUGS The Rexall Store G. W. Riemenschneider, R. Ph Phone 43 Paxton, III. FRUMP’S STANDARD SERVICE Washing, Lubrication, Tires Road Service, Batteries, Accessories Phone 980 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Phone 250 Paxton, Illinois S M DAIRY Distributors of Sealtest Dairy Products Phone 108 209 E. Orleans Paxton SWAN’S WELDING SHOP Arc - Acetylene Radiator Repairing - Recoring Paxton, Illinois 142 CITIES AUTO PARTS Kenneth Lee R. W. McDEVITT’S PAXTON THEATRE Majestic Block Bldg. OUR SERVICE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE 230 S. Market Phone 89 Paxton, Illinois Compliments of . . . RALPH SAUDER Representing Brulin Company, Inc. Maintenance Chemicals For Industry And Institutions ARCADE CAFE JOAN’S BEAUTY BAR Gene Dinners-Lunches Short Orders Phone 188 Mickey 301 S. Washington Phone 664 Paxton, III. BEAR BRAND HOSIERY Paxton, Illinois PARSON’S CLEANERS Paxton, Illinois Phone 36 TOP'S IN TRANSPORTATION Carpenter School Bus Bodies Truck Equipment Company 1911 S.W. Washington St. Peoria, III. Ph. 673-0771 143 INDEX 5c to $1.00 Store Paxton Illinois Fred A. Smith Lumber Co. Lumber and Building Materials Phone 1 Paxton Illinois SIEBERT RADIO T.V. Your Zenith Dealer T.V. - Tape Recorders - Stereos Radios - Records - Albums Antenna Installation Service Repairs 141 N. Market Phone 84 PAXTON FIRESTONE Dealers Store 205 N. Market Phone 71 Paxton, Illinois PAXTON CLEANERS DYERS W. H. (Slim) Gullett Phone 67 Paxton, Illinois UPTOWN BEAUTY SHOP PAXTON FARMERS’ GRAIN CO. 147 So. Market Phone 447 Critic and Swisher Feeds Grinding and Mixing Phone 35 COMPLIMENTS of 144 ALLIED GAS CO PAXTON BOWLING ALLEYS Phone 131 PAXTON AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY Phones 861 862 Paxton Illinois L. F. PETERSON CO. Plumbing, Heating, Electric Work 111 N. Market Street Phone 324 Paxton, Illinois STEVEN S PRINTING COMPANY READ “OFF THE RECORD” AWARD WINNING COLUMN In The Paxton Record 145 Compliments EASTERN ILLINOIS CHAS. SHELBY GRAIN CO. R. L. Yancey, Owner and Mgr. POWER COOP. Phone 92 Paxton Illinois Paxton Illinois CASH CARRY CLEANERS Corner of Taft and State WEAVER or KAUFMANN Paxton Illinois PAXTON, ILLINOIS PAXTON PURITY BAKERY Wedding Cakes of Distinction Phone 300 COAST TO COAST Hardware Store Paxton Illinois Phone 602 I.G.A. FOODLINER The trend today is to I.G.A. Paxton, Illinois BUSH BROS. Wholesale Distributors Candy, Fountain, Paper Supplies SHAW INSURANCE AGENCY 104 South Market Paxton, Illinois BOB and HATTIE'S MARKET 763 East Pells St. Phone 101 Paxton, Illinois FORD-BAIER ROY’S REPAIR SERVICE Maurice Baier Furniture Funeral Home Phone 68 Paxton Phone 31 1 19 N. Railroad Avenue Gary Roy, Proprietor Paxton Illinois PAXTON PAINT WALLPAPER 1 22 S. Market Phone 1074 Paxton, Illinois Ralph F. Hodge, Manager B R OIL COMPANY Gasoline - Greasing Phone 699 Paxton, Illinois ANDREWS LUMBER MILL COMPANY NOBLE BLOOMQUIST, Manager Phone 14 249 N. Market Paxton, Illinois PAXTON PROCESSING CO., INC. RIPLEY’S DRIVE-IN Phone 163 Paxton Illinois Paxton, Illinois OLSON’S LAUNDRY Paxton, Illinois Phone 96 CONGRATULATIONS Class of 1964 Farmers-Merchants National Bank of Paxton Paxton, Illinois Member of F.D.I.C. Compliments of FRANCE BROOM CO. Paxton, Illinois CAROL ROGER’S JR’S ZANDER’S PAXTON ILLINOIS HUSTEDT’S SHELL SERVICE Complete Automotive Needs Home Heating Needs Phone 54 Paxton, Illinois 0) DRUG STORE Phone 28 PAXTON. ILL Pleasing You — Pleases Us” Ray R. Davis, R. Ph. Perry Steiner, R. Ph. Teresa Lawson - Wanda Mattoon KIEST’S Complete Locker Service Phone 5 Paxton, Illinois BEN OVERSTREET SON RASMUSSEN IMPLEMENT CO. Jewelers Paxton Phone 107 Illinois Phone 515 Since 1 896 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 GOOD LUCK SENIORS HAFFNER'S 5c to $1.00 STORE Paxton LIVE BETTER . . . ELECTRICALLY and enjoy the difference! CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY PAXTON FARM EQUIPMENT CO. John Deere - G.E. Sales — Service RINE Ford - Mercury 1 1 5 West Pells Street Paxton Illinois 149 Phone 46 Paxton, Illinois ytuf'uitcdatL XK'i{ To The Class Of 1964 SIDNEY H. DILKS—Lawyer MARTENSEN MARTENSEN—Lawyers PACEY PACEY—Lawyers CLAUDE M. SWANSON—Lawyer DRS. H. R. and N. E. WORKMAN—Dentists DR. JAMES W. DUNNAN—Dentist DR. W. W. SAUER—Optometrist Acknowledgements DON BARBER - Photographer Paxton, Illinois ASSOCIATES ENGRAVING COMPANY, INC. Springfield, Illinois THE S. K. SMITH COMPANY . . . Covers Chicago, Illinois STEVENS PRINTING COMPANY Paxton, Illinois TWIN CITY PRINTING COMPANY . . . 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