Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

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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.

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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 21 1913 ETHEL STUART German—Latin Course. Eutunpean (4); Semi Chorus (2, 3, 4); Senior Prom (4); Girls’ Basket Ball (1); Full Chorus (3, 4); Minstrel (3); Pianist (3, 4). “Oh, what will the school do when Ethel’s gone? Surely the piano in the music room will go astray. Ethel is the Senior floor walker, too.” MARY LAUGHLIX Latin—German Course. Philomathean (3); Athenian (4); Semi-chorus (3, 4); Senior Prom (4); Athletic Association (3). ‘‘Yes, this is Mary. Although she looks demure she did not pass through her Junior year without a few accomp- lishments. Some day Mary is going to be a German star, but at present she is just an ad- dition to the back row.” MARGUERITE HIXDS—‘‘Peggy” Latin—German Course. Philomathean (3); Athenian (4); Semi-Chorus (3, 4); Full Chorus (4); Senior Prom (4). ‘‘The demure and quiet ??? little maid, who always obeys all the rules of school,? especially in regard to talking in the Assembly? Her answers in English are also very fluent (?) and we feel sure she will make a success of life.” RAY MORTOX Commercial Course. Euturpean (4); Ath- letic Association (3, 4). ‘‘It is said ‘Men of few words are the ibest.’ If so, Ray must be a good one.” eoMdDin “What 8 the use of brains when I have beauty'?'’—L. I east is.