Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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Graduation Graduation Speakers Marcy Epps-Student Council President Linda Massey-Class President Cindy Eppelheimer Rick Schaumburg American Legion Awards: Runner-up Teri Elliott, Marcy Epps and Phil Meyer-Legion Awards, Gary Coleman-Runner-up. Whether a person was a part of the first graduating class at PHS in 1885, or last year's class of 1975, their thoughts about the past, present and future must have been similar. Most likely their memories of the past concerned their school years; the present involved butterflies in the stomach because of Graduation; and the speculation on the future was concerned with the starting of adult careers. But the nervousness and unknown thoughts were all to the good. For, after four members of the class spoke, and American Legion awards were presented, another generation received their diplomas. Gold Cord Winners: Front row: Lisa Fairchild, Joy Williams. Marcy Epps, Anna-Elisabeth Kravik. Teresa Tucker. Back row: Mark Volden, Bob Gronemeyer, Gary Coleman. Jack Cole, Vicki Corning, Kippy Hoover. Ruth Moore. 15

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Linda Brinegar and the traditional Rose Ceremony. Above: Mrs. Ralph Rollins receives the Reflector dedicated to her husband. Center: Tom Johnson presents a Reflector to Norwegian AFSer Anna-Elisabeth Kravik. Baccalaureate — Class Day Class Day, for the Class of 75, was both a happy and a serious occasion. Awards honoring both students and teachers were given as usual, and the class will and prophesy were read. But this mood was partially broken when it was announced that the yearbook was dedicated to the late Ralph Rollins, everyone's friend here at PHS, and Mrs. Rollins received her copy of the Reflector. At Baccalaureate, the Seniors' mothers received the traditional roses, the chamber choir sang, and the ceremony ended with a talk by Rev. Van-derWaal. Graduating Seniors lined up for Baccalaureate. 14 Below. Joy Williams, AFSer from Tasmania, thanks PCHS for her yearbook.

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Homecoming Since the first graduating class of 1885, many changes have occurred in PCHS. We have come from a snake dance to bonfires, from alumni dances to homecoming. But no matter how drastic the changes are, our spirit is always there. Because of Big Blue spirit, we had a very successful Homecoming. Many students worked hard on their organization and class floats; even the West Lawn kids got together and made their own float for the Bicentennial year. Majorettes, Letter-girls, and Band members added to the parade's success. To add to the happy weekend, the Mighty Mustangs won over previously undefeated Watseka 14-0. Seniors Ben Lee and Art Tuggle made the touchdowns. At the dance, the King and Queen, Bryan Mikeworth and Kim Eichel-berger, were crowned. Their court consisted of Peggy Mikeworth, Cary Hasselbring, Rena Wilson, Mike Pilcher, Sharon Seibring, Tom Johnson, Bea Kitchens, Gary Longfellow, Lee Burnett, Jacques Bicheler, Sue Vandiver, and Dave Wilson. 5CRLP Hus UflRR ORS Above: The winning Homecoming float belonged to the Seniors. Below: West Lawn's Bicentennial float took second place in its category. Polly Pfoff, Brad Adams, and Mike Pilcher prepare candidate cars for the parade. Left, above: The queen candidates await that big moment. Left, below: Co-captains Bryan Mikeworth, Jeff Hammel. and Ben Lee are ready to burn a Watseka Warrior. 16