Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

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History of the Arena We are indebted to the Class of 1910 for the first publication of the Arena.” In 1911, the name lias changed to Pee Aitch Ess; but the next year it again took on the name Arena.” In 1914-1) it took the form of the Clarion,” a quarterly magazine, but since then it has been published yearly under its present name by the graduating class of P.H.S. Much of its success can be attributed to Miss Wenz, Miss Slem-mons. Miss Boland, Miss Pansier, Miss Tate, and Miss Wright, who have acted as faculty advisors. hollowing is a list of students who have served as editors and business managers. Editors Business Managers 1910 Ira Allen Walter Bond 1911 Elmore Allen Sylvian Sholem 1912 Richard Leitch Tom Hamilton 1913 Jerome Sholem Asa Meyers 1914 Eugene Allen Paxson Link 1915 Kenneth Shumaker Walter Davis 1915 Margaret Laughlin Floyd T. Taflinger 1916 Orval J. Bandy Floyd T. Taflinger 1916 Margaret Laughlin James Propst 1917 William Henderson Richard Brewis 1918 Emily Beth Doak Helen Propst 1919 Jane Hunter Colwell Sam Doak 1920 Marcella Beebe Lannon Simons 1921 Martha Logan Whitney Corwin 1922 Alan ShoaflF Charles Jenks 1923 Everett Rinesmith Charles Whalen 1924 William Colwell Calvin Stuart 1925 Leo Wade William Link 1926 Harlan English Harlan Watson 1927 Betty Lou Hunter Phillip Young 1928 Carl McGowan Robert Sanders 1929 Lucille Snedeker Henry S. Tanner 1930 Virginia Andrews Dean Watson 1931 Maude Elizabeth Dorsett Charles H. Green 1932 Margaret Wixsom Donald Spicer William Parrish ’32.

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Explanation of the Theme On the morning of February 22nd, 1732, on a farm in northern Virginia, a child was born, destined to play a very important part in the formation of our nation. The name of this individual, George Washington, has been made immortal on the pages of history for his leading a group of thirteen struggling colonies against the tyrant, and on to the promised land of independence. In political, scientific, and social, as well as military affairs, he stands out as the foremost figure in American history and is, indeed, the Father of his Country.” This year marks the bicentennial anniversary of his birth, and the entire nation is preparing to celebrate it. Commissions over the entire country have been formed for that express purpose, jubilees planned, and pageants enacted. Even foreign countries are preparing to give fitting recognition to this hero. In accordance with this nation-wide celebration, this year's Arena staff has decided to use this man, his life, and his accomplishments as the theme of the 19)2 Paris FUgh Annual. The entire book, with its various divisions of fa ulty, school, athletics, organizations, and features, is to be based upon the corresponding phases of Washington's widely diversified life. A short paragraph precedes each section, explaining the connection between Washington's life and the phase of school life to be portrayed. The painting of Washington which you sec on the frontispiece was one of the three famous studies of this man by Gilbert Stuart. If is known as the Athenaeum Portrait,” and is undoubtedly his best known and most popular likeness. Various scenes from Washington’s life are found throughout the book, and a cameo of the profile of Washington, his official portrait, is at the top of each page. We hope that when you have concluded the reading of these pages, yon will have gained not only a clear idea of the various achievements of our school year, but will also have attained a closer interest, a more sincere sympathy, and a more profound respect for that distinguished man of honor and achievements—George Washington. John O. Honnoi.d, Jr. ’32.

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Faculty Every person who has attained prominence in the world must attribute part of his success to the people, or to the circumstances under which he acquired his learning. So it was with Washington. Yet he had little of the learned, considerate guidance of his studies which marks the education of the modern youth; for his instructors consisted of an ignorant parish priest, rescued from slavery, under whom he learned his alphabet; and a Mr. Williams, a conscientious, but rather incompetent individual. Yet these did not complete the list of his teachers for, being a close observer, he learned an enormous amount from his associates, his parents, and relatives. Moreover, he was to a great extent his own instructor, and studied conscientiously of his own accord during his entire life. So we see that, in addition to his formal teachers, we must add his associates, friends, and his own initiative as elements which helped train his body and mind to the perfection which was his. Signing rhe Declaration of Independence Without doubt the most important event in the history of our country occurred when that illustrious group of men met in July, 1776, and formulated the Declaration of independence. Trumbull, the artist, has provided for us the pictorial commemoration of that event in the opposite picture, which now hangs in the Rotunda of the Capitol at Washington.