Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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Bringing in the Boar's head. Vicki Corning and Chuck Tuggle. Serving the Queen and her court. Singers and dancers-Kathy Carson and Ted Beer. How's this for a new thing? The cafeteria is transformed into the throne room of the English palace; high school students become the Queen's court, and Theresa Tucker turns out to be Queen Elizabeth, herself. What is it? Why, it’s Madrigals, of course; the old-time English singers and dancers are back, under the direction of Mrs. Mary Ann Beer. At the two Madrigal Banquets, guests were served such food as Roast Beef au Jus, Flaming Plum Pudding, and Wassail. The banquet was complete with a boar's head, singers, dancers, musicians, waitresses, and Elizabethan costumes. Did you miss it this year? Well, with luck you can attend next year. Left: Sponsor, Mrs. Beer. Center: Queen Elizabeth-Teresa Tucker. Right: Jester-Hilary Kaye.

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Service Students — Joy Left: Joy Williams and Gary Anderson at the Homecoming dance. Right: Trying to keep warm, Joy tells us a little about her country. Joy Williams comes from the northern half of Tasmania, the island state of Australia, and lives on a beef farm. Her eldest brother is married as is her only sister. Her older brother has just graduated from college. Her younger brother is in his sophomore year in high school. Since she has been here she has participated in many activities especially sports which she enjoys very much. She has spoken at many churches, service clubs, 4-H clubs about her country. While she was here, she stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson, Cindy, Julie, and Chris. Not only did the Thompsons enjoy having Joy live with them, but PHS students enjoyed meeting and knowing a real Australian. PHS will always welcome you, Joy, so hurry back! I Oh no, not me again! sighs Joy as she busily mends a curtain for the fall play. Joy's family: Ian, Johanna (niece). Mum, Dad, and Matthew (nephew). John, Joy's brother, works on the Rural Fires Board. 17

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w c I H N R T I E S R T M A A N S D Todd Coady contemplates his new role as a king in one of the many fables in the Christmas play. Besides the chilly weather and bright snow, Christmas and Santa Claus made their way to Paxton. A Christmas dance was held, featuring the band Yosemite, and Christmas queen candidates were elected. Teri Elliott became the new Miss Merry Christmas. Along with Teri, the other candidates rode in the annual Christmas parade. After all the Christmas activities at the school, students at PHS were granted a two-week vacation; perhaps to rest up for the exams the following month. The King, Marcy Epps, takes charge of his kingdom in the Princess and the Pea,'' a segment of the Christmas play. Right: Teri Elliott, Miss Merry Christmas, waves a warm hello” to the frozen people lining the streets. Three of the Christmas Queen Candidates, Kim Eichel-berger, Bea Kitchens, and Anna-Elisabeth Kravik, are escorted by Rhonda Baier. The frosh-soph Christmas Queen Candidates. Sharon Sei bring. Brenda Poison, Beth Kitchens, and Ian Birkey, keep warm during the Christmas parade. 19