Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

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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.

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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 20 LANDIS M’CORD—“Lank 1913 Latin—Commercial Course. Athenian letic Association (3, 4); Board of Con- trol (3, 4); Vice President (3); Presi- dent (4); Track (1, 2, 3); Cadet Co. (1, 2, 3, 4); First Lieutenant (4); Senior Prom (4). “When Lank arrives we all feel it is time to begin racking our brains for lost ideas, for the tardy bell will soon follow. For four years a de- fender of of the Orange and Black on the Track and a jolly good fellow.” MORRIS ARTHUR—’“Johnie” Latin—German Course. Philomathean Secretary (3); Euturpean (4); Athletic Association (3); Assistant Editor Annual (4); Pin Committee (4); Cadet Co. (1); Class Secretary; Senior Prom (4). “Yes sir, that picture on the left is me,— I mean I. Johnie has a personality that you cannot forget. The last we heard of him he was writ- ing to a fair fraulein in Deutchland.” VIOLA BROOKS Latin—German Course. Philomathean (3); Euturpean (4); Full Chorus (4); Class President; Pin Committee (4); Invitation Committee (4); Junior Ban- quet (3); Debating Team (4); Senior Prom (4). “Here is our daughty little president, thoroughly imbued with the spirit of ’13, as well as a store of profound knowledge. Her duties as’ presi- dent have ranged from presiding over steam-rollered elections to accepting a ‘shovel’ from the Senior class of 1912.” emin©r§ LULA FERXE GOBLE Latin—German Course. Philomathean (3); Euturpean Secretary (4); Semi- chorus (2, 3. 4); Full Chorus (4); Senior Prom (4); Class Historian (4); Junior Banquet (3); Oratorical (3). “If you are up against something real hard, ask Feme, and if she does not know, you had better consult a dic- tionary. A distinction of earning over fifty A plus's in four years also belongs to Lula Feme, and she’s just as jolly as the rest of us.” He looks wild bid he's really quite tame”—Lank McCord.