Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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A.F.S. Dinner at Clara Peterson The A.F.S. Committee, composed of five members elected from the Student Council, are in charge of money-making projects for the American Field Service Program. Last year the committee was elected just in time to plan the annual American Field Service Banquet. This was served at Clara Peterson School by Student Council members. All those at the Banquet considered the evening very successful and most enjoyable. This year the A.F.S. Committee was in charge of the American Field Service Christmas tree, and again sponsored the Banquet. Seated left to right: Valerie Mattingly, Petra van Kampen and Marcia Hill; Standing: Jerry Rodeen and Charles Newman American Field Service 13

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Foreign Exchange Student The delight of the Senior class this year has been Petra van Kampen, our foreign exchange student from the Netherlands. Leaving her lovely home near Haarlem, she came to live with the Nobles and attend school in Paxton. Petra carried four subjects and was active in such extra-curricular activities as Girls’ Chorus, A Cappella, Latin Club, Band, Student Council, and the National Honor Society. She played the bass fiddle in band, and has been known to play the recorder on occasion. In Student Council, she initiated ping-pong tournaments for interested students. Petra was enthusiastic and very eager to learn about us, our customs, and our country. Among other things, everyone admired her ability to speak and read several different languages. In fact, the whole community became quite attached to Petra, who was often seen in her native costume, giving talks before interested groups. Petra learned much, but she also taught us a great deal about her country, and about people in general. Time will not erase the memory of Petra, for she has become a part of Paxton High and its heritage. These methods of raising funds for this very worthwhile project have become annual activities for the Student Council A.F.S. Committee. 12

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Homecoming Events Homecoming . . . election of a queen and her court . . . the annual parade . . . the before-game rally . . . the football game . . . the Homecoming dance ... all these events are equally important to students and Alumni. Bright blue and gold . . . excitement in the crisp air . . . hearty school spirit and enthusiasm ... a dummy thrown into the bonfire ... a victory cheer sweeping over the crowd . . . lots of fun ... so Homecoming, 1965, arrived. The annual Homecoming parade began on Market Street, winding its way to the football field. There, after the dummy was thrown into the victory fire, the queen and the winners of the float-judging were announced. The stands were filled to capacity at the Homecoming game, despite the nippy weather. Alumni and students were 14 there to urge the team onward, but the game ended with a Rantoul victory. The Homecoming dance, “Monte Carlo,” was held after the game. Alumni who came to the gayly decorated auditorium for the dance were reunited with old school chums; and high school memories were the topic of many conversations. Above: Homecoming game with Rantoul Left: Announcement of 1964 Homecoming Queen