Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

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THE ARENA-Page 18 1913 SHELBY OGDEN— Nip” Latin—-German Course. Philomathean (3) ; Euturpean (4); Athletic Associa- tion (3, 4); Advertising Manager Annual (4) ; Invitation Committee (4); Debating Team (4); Junior Banquet (3); Senior Prom (4). “He always makes it a point to enter in- to all discussions in class, whether or not he is informed upon the subject in hand. You know it affords an opportunity to prac- tise public speaking.” BELLE DUSTHEIMER I atin—German Course. Euturpean (4); Senior Prom (4). “Belle, another prodigy from Vermilion, but don’t think she travels on the in- terurban always! If Belle has a failing, it is for lamb.” MILDRED PEARMAN Latin—German Course. Semi-Chorus (2, 3); Full Chorus (2, 3, 4); Philomathean (3); Euturpean (4); Junior Banquet Committee (3); Kappa Tau Delta. Joan of Arc had no more courage and and bravery than this sister mem- ber of the 1913 class in combating a prolonged illness. Mildred no longer with us, but the remembrance of her bright and sunny character, her cheery smile, and genial disposi- tion still remains and we are proud to recall her presence as a class- mate. WALTER RISSER—“Riss” Latin Course. Athenian (4); Glee Club (3, 4) ; Cadet (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Lieutenant (3); Cadet Captain (4); Athletic Association (3, 4); Annual Staff (4); Class Treasur- er (1. 2, 3, 4); Basket Ball (3. 4); Basket Ball Captain (4); Track (3, 4); Minstrel (3) ; Junior Banquet (3); Senior Prom (4) . “What Riss’ has not been in since he en- tered Paris High can not be said but those which he did make were each a success. In short, he is every inch a Tiger.” “If you cant bluff all the time, don't fret. Try not to be a lioy.

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THE ARENA-Page 17 1913 eirnnaDir ASA L. MYERS—“Buck.” Latin—Commercial Course. Philoma- thean (3); Vice President Euturpean (4) Athletic Association (3 4); Busi- ness Manager Annual (4); Vice Presi- dent of Class (1, 2. 3, 4); Invitation Com- mittee (4); Debating Team (4); Varsity Foot Ball (1); Cadet Company (1); Junior Banquet Toast-Master (3); Senior Prom Committee (4). “Hail our promising Champ Clark, Roger Sullivan or Tom Taggart. He claims to be a Democrat, but he intends to be an M. D.“ CHARLOTTE KILE “59” Latin—German Course. Philomathean (3); Athenian (4); Semi-Chorus (2, 3, 4); President Girls’ Glee Club (4); Full- Chorus (2, 4); Junior Banquet Commit- tee (3); Senior Prom Committee (4); Athletic Association (3); Associate-Edi- tor “Arena” (1); Jokist “Arena” (4). “As the ‘Pride of the Senior Class’, Charlotte will always be remembered as setting the newest styles in hair-dress- ing and Parisian fashions. She is also quite fond of flirtation and her circle of friends extends far beyond the walls of Par-ee. JEROME J. SHOLEM—“Jake” Latin—German Course. Philomathean (3); Euturpean (4); Editor-in-Chief An- nual (4); Junior Associate Editor “Arena” (3) ; Athletic Association (3, 4) Class His- torian (2); Full Chorus (2); Invitation Committee (4); Senior Prom Committee (4) ; Junior Banquet Committee (3); High School Correspondent to Beacon (2, 3, 4). “The pen may be mightier than the sword, but the Press is greater than either, at least Jake thinks so.” DOROTHY HODGE Latin—German Course. Euturpean (4); Full Chorus (4); Junior Banquet Commit- tee (4); Senior Prom Committee (4); “Dorothy does not always get 100 in de- portment, but she’s a live member of the Purple and White. She just can’t stop that ticklish sense of humor that has an especial fondness for breaking out in American History Class.” “Theatre going is all very nice, hut for a real novelty J prefer going to Charleston.”—A. Myers.

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 THE ARENA-Page 19 1913 emineor MARGARET COLWELL—“Pegg” Latin—German Course. Euturpean (4); Semi-Chorus (2. 3, 4); Full Chorus (4); Athletic Association (3); Pin Committee (4); Junior Banquet (3); Senior Prom (4). “Margaret began school four years ago with the full intention of spending twelve hours in the day studying. However, when ‘Bill’ came, she de- cided there were other things more attractive. This black- eyed, dignified lass is indeed a credit to ’13.” VIRGINIA HUSTON Latin—German Course. Euturpean (4); Athletic Association (3); Pin Committee (4); Junior Banquet (3); Senior Prom (4). “’Tis true the Virginias in History did get mixed but we all knew the one who could be depended upon to answer Beecher’s questions that staggered the rest of the class and save us all from showing our ignorance. She also has the distinction of being one of the select few seniors who had a de- portment grade of suf- ficient magnitude to 'be exempt from the first semester exams.” RUSSELL BENNETT—“Russ’ Latin—German Course. Euturpean (4); Cadet (1. 2, 3, 4); Sergeant (4); Junior Banquet (3); Senior Prom (4). “While 'tis true he has some wit, he is very shy of using it. We feel sure he will overcome this and some day make a public orator, having received special training in impromptu speak- ing.” CLARA DRISKELL—“Sweety” German Course. Philomathean (3); Euturpean (4); Associate Editor Annual (4); Junior Banquet Committee (3); Senior Prom (4). “Who does not know this bright eyed miss with her radiant smile and generous heart? ’Tis true Clara loves Miss Wenz. despite her exclamations of ’an’s and Oh’s. She is also the original Fisher girl and possess- es a fond preference for B. P. S. formals.” “Latest design in Nerve.”—R. Bennett.