Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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Above, Left: Graduation exercises; below: A view of the Graduating Class of 1966. Above Right: Scholastic gold cord winners Stone, Kinkenberger, Hardman, DeMuth, Apland, Dunnan, Harrington, McQueen, Hartt, and Lindgrcn. Commencement June 3rd became a most memor-able night for the one-hundred and four seniors who were breaking ties with classmates of 12 years. Entering the flower-adorned gym, watched by parents and relatives, the graduates slowly and proudly took their places on the stage. Mr. Goebel Patton spoke humorously and interestingly about the accomplishments of the class, of their future, and of their “obligations” to the past. Sentimental recollections of exciting or amusing experiences and memorable events raced through the minds of the graduates and their parents, as they viewed P.C.H.S. for the last time as active participants. Below: A diploma is handed to Bill Hansen by Board President Lee Carlson. 28

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Above, Left: Receiving scholarships were (left to right), seated: Bernard Hartt and Allan Johnson; standing: Kathy Rinkenberger and Joan Hardman. Above, Right: Jim Swanson thanks Mr. and Mrs. Munzer, Mr. “D’s” parents, for being a part of Class Day. Below: The Chanute Air Force Band of the Midwest performed at the annual Class Day ceremonies. Class Day Class Day 1966 was honors day at P.C.H.S. Kathy Rinkenberger received the Condit Scholarship, Joan Hardman and Bernard Hartt the National Honor Society Scholarships, and Mike Maxey the Denny Darr Sportsmanship Award. The first Louis Dallagicomo Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Allan Johnson by Mr. D.’s mother and father. The ’66 Reflector presentation, athletic awards, and the Chanute Air Force Band performance completed the program. On Class Day, the first of four Mr. “D” Scholarships was awarded to Allan Johnson. Because Allan later received another scholarship, he gave up the Mr. “D” Award. During the summer, the scholarship was re-awarded to the graduate placing second in the scholarship selections, Mike Maxey (right). 27

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One of the purposes of the Student Council is to promote the spirit of participation in every student. During the spring months of 1966, the Student Council organized such events as Fun Nite, Student Take-Over Day, and Domestic Exchange. The annual A.F.S. Ban- quet and the Mr. “D” Benefit Concert proved to be big successes. When school re-opened in the fall, the new Council was on hand to conduct the Freshman Orientation program. One of the biggest projects was the planning and supervising of the annual Homecoming activities. Student Council Activities .Iboi'c, Left: Student Council Induction Ceremony; Right: Domestic exchange of students with Fisher. Below, Left: Bonnie Hustedt, Guidance Secretary during Student Take-Over Day; Center: Student Council members believe in physical fitness; Right: S.C. Prcxy mingles. I:ar Right: Student Council refreshment stand. 29