Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1950 volume:

THE ARENA Published by Th e Arena S t a f F of the SENIOR CLASS OF PARIS HIGH SCHOOL Paris, Illinois Paris High School FOREWORD We proudly present our school in 1950—the mid-year of a great century. Please join us in reviewing our activities in work and play. When the cares of life o'ertake us, Mingling fast our locks with gray, Should our dearest hopes betray us, False fortunes fall our way— Still we banish care and sadness As we turn our mem'ries back And recall those days of gladness 'Neath the Orange and the Black. [2] Order of Books I. Who We Are III. What We Do in Work and Play II. What We Do in Sports The Gymnasium Through the four long years of high school Mid the scenes we love so well. [4] I. Who We Are [51 OUR SCHOOL Eugene L. Johnson, B.A., M.A. Superintendent of the Paris Public Schools Public High Schools Public schools must serve all the people. In this service we recognize the fact that there are differences among students as they seek help in making their best adjustment and contributions to community life. Today schools accept, as a first objective, preparation for citizenship in a democracy. Every great American leader from the days of Washington to the present day has insisted that without a system of free universal education democracy is doomed. Today, as never before, the responsibilities of the schools are being extended. The schools are continuing to take a genuine human interest in the college preparatory student, but now they have an equal interest in the vocational-minded individual as well as in the individual who has not yet found himself. Teachers strive to teach youth in the subject matter areas; yet they are aware of that greater responsibility—preparation for citizenship in a democracy. PARIS BOARD OF EDUCATION Left_Mr. Eugene L. Johnson, Mr. T. Donald Neal, Mr. Eugene Scott, Mr. R. R. Thompson, Mr. Charles S. Levlngs. Jr., Mr. Don Morris, Mr. Karl O'Hair. Paris High School Philosophy We believe that our school program should be idealistic as well as practical. With American democratic ideals as the basis for our conception of belief in the worth of the individual, our school plan should include development of the whole child—the training of the will as well as of the intellect or of the hands. Each child must make the most of his abilities by developing the best that is in him. The good secondary school will give solid backgrounds for the future uncertainties of nof 0nly educational growth living and encourage noT umy ? . but straight, logical thinking geared to solve the inevitable problems of the future. Certainly some emphasis must be placed upon the cultural, ethical, and moral values of our society. We hope to develop and encourage talent and leadership, just as we aspire to make learning so attractive that the individual will continue to grow m stature and responsibility as he takes his place in society. A BUSY OFFICE The Faculty Marilynn Bagby, B.S. Physical Education John H. Bickett, B.S. Agriculture Rachael Bizal, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Homemaking Dane Bouslog, B.Ed. Science Mary Dole Bryan, B.A. Librarian Patricia Callery, B.S. Speech Correction Edward T. Day, B.E., M.S. Vocational Education Maude E. Dorsett, B.A., M.A. English Earnest Eveland, B.S. Commercial Education Catherine Farrell, B.A., M.A. French and English Arthur C. Forster, B.S., M.A. Mathematics Ruth Wilkin Frazier, B.A., M.A. English m of 1950 Marie Gressel, B.S. Commercial Education Addie Hochstrasser, B.A., M.A. English Hal R. Hubbard, B.S. English Patricia Huelbig, B.S. Vocal Music Charles Johnson, B.Ed. History Carl Jones, B.S. Mathematics Norma Kerrick, B.A., M.A. History Leland E. Lane, B.A. Science Lloyd S. Lewis Driver Training Rex Lewis, B.S., M.S. Vocational Education Fannie Luckhaupt, B.A. Science Estalene Meeker, B.S. Physical Education The Faculty Ann Mlinarich, B.A. English and Speech William O'Kane, B.S. Physical Education Mary Perisho, B.S. Homemaking Tony Reed, B.Ed. Vocational Education Annabel Scott, B.Ed. Commercial Education Harry Sortal, B.S. Physical Education Mary Dulin Stoikowitz, B.A. History Don Sweeley, B.S. History Elsia Tate, B.A. Latin and English Louis Waterloo Instrumental Music Margaret Sullivan Secretary to the superintendent Pauline Tiffin Secretary to' the principal r ioi The Senior Class of 1950 Class Officers President...................Jerry Sweeley Vice-President......................James Acklin Secretary...........................Lindy Wade Treasurer.......................Fred Tait Sponsor...............Mr. Charles Johnson Left to right—Jerry Sweeley, Jim Acklin, Lindy Wade, and Fritzie Tait. As seniors, we leaf back through the many pages of memories 'neath the Orange and the Black. In past years we have enviously watched other seniors order personal cards and announcements, have senior pictures taken, be measured for caps and gowns, and practice Senior Night skits. Now we have our turn. We have come up the line from wary freshmen to worldly-wise seniors! We leave Paris High School, with tears and smiles—tears because we are fain to go and smiles because we have attained a high goal— graduation. We now look forward to the future with courage and aspirations. We are grateful to Paris High School for helping and showing us a best years of our lives. James H. Acklin P.H.S. harrier from way back . . . sparkles . . . man with a future Barbara Lou Airhart Business-like ... good taste for clothes . . . publications penny counter Donald L. Alexander Man of silence . . . hopes to be a farmer . . . pigskin toter Mary Virgina Ashby A pert pep leader . . . lithesome . . . future-homemaking Martha Ann Baker Enioys playing the piano . . . plans to be a typist . . . G.A.A. rooter Elizabeth Ann Bandy Fun lover . . . ambitious lass . . . secretarial aspirations r 11 ] Senior John E. Barker Bowler . . . skater . . . wants to keep them rolling on the highways Joseph B. Bell Golden gloves fighter . . . agile . . . likes D. E. and football Norman L. Bess Red ' . . . syncopated athlete . . . Homecoming king . . . college ahead lla L. Bowen Likes to walk in the rain . . . wants to be a singer . . . fried chicken lover Rosalie Boyer World cruise aspirant . . . lover of books and dancing . . . laboratory technician Carolyn Bryant Jo ... a demure miss . . . can't resist pickles . . . likes to swim and hike Wanda Jean Cameron Small, but mighty ... at home on a dance floor . . . friendly to all Mary Catherine Carroll Personality gal . . . weakness for food . . . likes to have fun Frank C. Cash Tiller of the soil . . . gas buggy driver . . . likes sports Hilah J. Cherry Busiest girl in school . . . personified syncopation . . . P.H.S. script writer Margaret A. Cherry Capable Peggy . . . likes to trip the light fantastic . . . nursing school bound George A. Churukian Camera crazy . . . college-bound . . . always willing to lend a hand [ 121 Class Robert E. Collenberger National track record ... a really nice guy ... a ruler of the Valentine Dance Marilyn Coller Blushing Lee . . . can't resist cherry pie . . . tall and blonde Patricia Collier Pat . . . petite hedhead . . . song plugger . . . her dish—spaghetti Anne Crable Annie” . . . enjoys traveling . . . plans on a career of nursing . . . charm Donald L. Crable P.H.S. drummer . . . wants to tour U. S. with a dance band . . . dependable John A. Crum Dark room enthusiast . . . quiet and efficient . . . wants to be a draftsman Eva Mae Curl Advocate of the great outdoors . . . neat and sweet Gerald A. Curl Doris Day disc collector . . . soda jerker . . . witty and popular Margaret Danner Margie . . . TIGER TALES expert . . . gives with the words . . . nursing school career Dorothy Lee Dennison A warm smile . . . quiet personality . . . her heart in all she does Richard L. Drake Heap big smile . . . farmer of tomorrow . . . easy going Buddy Dean Edwards Electrical engineering in the future plans . . . likes to play canasta . . . swimmer [13] Senior Donald R. Elledge Dub . . . happy when he's teasing . . . wants to be a farmer Gene L. Evinger Sid . . . always a lot of fun . . . wants to learn a trade Betty Farris Weakness — skating, records, and banana splits . . . plans on western travel Harry H. Fonner Busy as the bee . . . What makes Harry run . . . farming interests Helen Forster Smooth dancer . . . ray of sunshine . . . warbler with definite talent Marilyn Freeman Book and radio enthusiast . . . future plans include social work James S. Funkhouser Sportster . .. last seen wearing a smile . . . whiz on wheels Mildred Joan Gardner Hates surging crowds . . . wants to own a western ranch ... a horse lover Robert P. Geekie Golf—suits him to a tee . . . future businessman driving a hot-rod Willard C. Gibson Future plans: being happy . . . fast man on the cinder track Donald G. Goff Pop, pop” the popcorn man . . . the efficient fix-it boy Betty Good A non-graduate—left school before graduation r hi Class Mary Catherine Gorman Quiet and reserved . . . well-mannered . . . musically inclined William Gene Gosnell A non-graduate Alice Cynthelia Griffin Another girl Friday for some executive . . . the quiet type . . . and oh! so capable John Oscar Haddix Easy going disposition . . . joker . . . lacks one thing: an enemy Minerva Ellen Hancock Excels in friendship . . . Terre Haute’s loss . . . F.H.A. pillar Orrell Jo Ann Hand Quick, friendly smiles . . . efficient and dependable . . . that beautiful auburn hair William T. Hanna Senior skyscraper . . . puts 'em through the hoop Donald Dean Hart Likes the farm ... a good sport . . . always happy and carefree Ruth Ann Haught Homemaking—a bright star in the future . . . sweetness and quietness in her disposition Lawrence A. Hefner Head in the clouds . . . those brown eyes ... an all-right athlete Marian Henn Sizzles with ideas that work . . . never a dull moment . . . revue manager Jerry Joe Henson Cut-up on skates . . . peppy . . . wants to learn a trade [ 15] Senior Elizabeth Jane Hippie Level-headed Janie . . . says she, A good secretary—then a better wife. Sara Jane Hogue Hoguie . . . amateur bowler . . . desires to be a professional musician Joseph Holler The silent type . . . appreciates fine arts . . . talk about 'em—nah! Barbara Joan Horn Attractive brunette . . . excellent white collar girl . . . steady Norman Kenneth Howe A non-graduate Daphena Marlene Hubbard Friendly little hedhead ... no love for the Yankee climate Donald Ingram Newcomer from Scottland, Illinois . . . likes basketball and agriculture Patricia Ann Irish Vivacious . . . young gal with a horn . , . whistles a merry tune Paul Eugene Jacobs One swell guy . . . steady . . . whiz kid in history James Charles Jarrell Troubadour . . . future accountant . . . good eye for figures Edward H. Jenison Senator Ned—a busy boy . . . subtle humorist ... a walking dictionary Kay Diane Jones Faces life as it comes . . . angel of the airways . . . twirler of ability r i61 Class Hiram Thomas Kerrick Not too talkative . . . twinkling brown eyes . . . globe-trotter aspirant George Ketner Hank” . . . can't resist sleeping—in class? ... an experienced huntsman Donald Eugene Kirby State football mention . . . wants to learn to jitterbug . . . fun boy Margaret Ruth Kneisley Harry James' fan . . . tongues a mean trumpet herself . . . quiet as a mouse Norma Jean Koontz Hunt and peck specialist . . . likes pretty clothes ... a happy person Francis Harold Kroenung Happy-go-lucky ... a good wrestler . . . gridiron steamroller Jean Lamb Dr. Lamb? . . . camera addict . . . Slats”—year-round athlete Harold Neil Larson Ready for gaiety . . . tall, dark, and— yes, a handsome-like gent Betty Jean McEvoy Petite . . . Hopes to be an air stewardess . . -. pert twirler Jessie Mae McMullen Skater . . . vibrant and cheerful . . . aspires to join the nurse's corps Edna May Mathews Friendliness ... a Jan Garber fan . . . wants to earn a white cap Robert Mathews Fun-loving prankster . . . avid pool player . . . P.H.S. rooter Senior Kenneth R. Miller The ten o'clock scholar . . . easy going lad . . . dislikes too many lessons Elmer J. Montross Patient and determined courage . . . a sure success in life . . . industrial arts Ralph William Mood Peppy and on the go . . . optimistic ... a potential band leader Murelann Morris Delightful sense of humor . . . already launched in her secretarial career John Herbert Morrisey Reticent but really knows his stuff . . . industrious . . . future medicine mixer Ada Rosemary Mullen Cheerful . . . never shirks duties . . . a loyal rooter for P.H.S. Mary Ann Murphy Brimful of vim and spirit . . . fun in class . . . basketball enthusiast Hannah Newgent Gifted gal with brains ... a lady . . . artistic to the finger tips Donald Lee Newhart Likes to draw . . . active in 4-H . . . plans to till the soil Donald O'Betz Happy-go-lucky ... a likeable kind of guy . . . future salesman Ida Marie Peterson Sweet and sunny dispositipn ... so natural . .. clothes lover Ruby Fern Pine Deceased . . . December 24, 1949 r is i Class Hazel Elizabeth Pitts Outstanding in sports . . . well on her way to becoming a gym teacher Barbara Jane Reynolds Artistic . . . dramatic ... a perfect girl for a designing career Betty Rigsby A non-graduate . . . moved from Paris before graduation Harriette Rinesmith Fifi . . . vivacious and popular . . . carnival queen in '47 Joseph Stanley P. Sims Smiling Irish eyes . . . full of the Old Nick . . . ready for fun Lloyd A. Soughers Frank and earnest . . . gets around on track and court . . . adds spice Harold Spires Definitely a likeable lad . . . shy smile . . . sport letter winner Mary Jo Stacy Short and sweet . . . knit, one, purl one . . . dramatically inclined Sara Sue Stephans Future woman in white . . . vivacious vitality . . . sports lovin' gal Virginia Stotts A non-graduate . . . left school before graduation Robert J. Stubbs Bob . . . valuable on the gridiron ... a pleasant addition to any group Barbara Joan Sudduth Persevering . . . intellectual . . . salesman . . . hopes to major in homemaking [19] Senior Jerry Don Sweeley Gridiron star . . . bursting with slow motion . . . forest ranger in the making Naomi Aline Switzer Patient and persevering . . . helpful . . . likes to sew and cook Fred Charles Tait A good actor . . . capable athlete . . . law-school bound . . . Fritzie Patricia Ann Thomas Aspires to wield the hickory stick . . . excellent speaker . . . genial spirit Carolyn Tiffin A mighty mite . . . Homecoming queen . . . brown eyes and curly hair Joyce Lorraine Tolliver G.A.A. Prexy . . . quietly efficient . . . wants to teach the kiddies their A B C's Julia May Trine Skeeter . . . musically inclined . . . desires a steno’s busy life Shirley Anne Tucker A veteran cheerleader . . . cute mermaid . . . dancer de luxe Betty Joan Vance Sparkling . . . state 4-H'er . . . likes sewing and fashion designing Virginia Van Gilder Vandy . . . G.A.A. booster . . . physical ed instructor bound David Lee Vaughn Sport-minded . . . great fan- of the hill-billies . . . photography aspirant James Allen Vice A twin . . . greatest joy—vacation . . . chooses hill-billy renditions [20] Class Richard Lawrence Vice Dependable . . . industrious . . . wants to know more about pi Warren Lindle Wade Lindy . . . Song plugger . . . loves long hair and bebop . . . concert-stage bound Bette Lois Walls Likeable � . . music-minded miss . . . will teach the kiddies their do-re-me's John Harvey Washburn Teases the clarinet . . . hails from Chandler, Arizona . . . dance bands in his future Robert Eugene Welch Good humor man . . . favorite pastime—playing pool . . . crack shoe salesman William Welch Ole grapejuice himself . . . joker . . . retailer of the future Ida Elizabeth White Active in F.H.A. and 4-H . . . bowls ’em over . . . interested in homemaking Dorothy Williamson Dot . . . Potential secretary . . . round and round the rink Mary Jo Ann Wittick The feminine twin ... a host of friends . . . scans travel biochures Robert Louis Wittick Student council prexy . . . medical school beckons . . . versatile in activities Robert Edgar Wood High pockets . . . has plans for the retail world . . . ambitious Martha Jane Zogg Arena co-editor . . . attractive . . . high kick and tap artist [21 ] Class of '5 I Junior Left to right—Irma Rinesmith, Don Foley, Jerry Gale, Judy Patrick, Tom Harvey. President. . . . Vice-President Secretary. . . . Treasurer. .. . Arena Sponsor...... ......Tom Harvey ......Judy Patrick ........Jerry Sale ..........Don Foley . . . . Irma Rinesmith Mrs. Norma Kerrick Boy! What a well earned trophy! They really deserved it. Such were the exclamations after the Junior Class was rewarded for its outstanding work in the sale of magazine subscriptions and in which a new high record was set for next year’s juniors to try to attain. Of course, this is not the only thing these one hundred and fifty juniors did this year. Among the outstanding events were the presentations of the traditional prom and banquet and the class play, January Thaw. All school organizations and sports count juniors in their lists as outstanding contributors. They have worked hard on the problems that have confronted them, and they are very eager to face the situations that will arise in the coming year. They accept the challenge of the class of 1950. Dennis Adams Donald Adams Patrick Ashley Norman Becker Joe Blackman Patty Breneman Mary Bristow Eddie Brock Gwen Calvin Monica Camp James Campbell Oma Campbell Donald Carroll Ernest Childers Richard Claybaugh Shirley Ann Colvin Jane Conley Alien Crable Lester Crum William Cunningham [22] Class Richard Dailey Mary Dankenbring Charles Davis Richard Davis T. J. Davis Floyd DeLashmit Lloyd Douglas Carolyn Dowling Melvin English Betty Evinger William Ewing Carolyn Fleener Donald Foley Anna Forsythe Russell Forsythe Leon Francis Edmond Fricke Jerry Gale Barbara Givens Frank Givens Loretta Glidewell Frank Good Archie Gosnell Belva Green Robert Griffis Jane Hall Helen Halloran Sherry Hardy Joan Harpring Thomas Harvey Elvin Hayes Mary Hayes Dollene Helton Robert Henness Gerald Henson Harold Henson Joan Hewitt Rosalie Hickel Jennie Hollingsworth James Howard [23] Junior Fay Huffman William Humphrey Jean Hutchings Patricia Irish Vernon Jared Robert Johnson Jack Keemer Glen Keen William Keenan Eddie Laughlin Marian Leitch Robert Logan Patricia Lowry Elizabeth Ludington Imogene Lynch Don McClarey James McCoy Patsy McDaniel Stewart Mann Richard Martin Guy Maxedon Margaret Meeks Paul Meeks Frank Minton Donald Moore Norma Moore Joan Morecraft Jane Murdock Louise Newell John Newgent Linda Newlin Beverly O’Bannon John O’Bannon Carolyn Oliver Judith Patrick Joyce Paynter Florence Petty Don Phillips Elmer Plew Clarice Poole [24] Class Louisa Powers Gloria Redmon Sally Redmon Fred Richey Carol Rinesmith Irma Rinesmith Mary Jo Runyan William Sanders Donald Schnell David Sears Ronald Seitz Bonny Selders Charles Shirar James Shirar Robert Shuford Robert Skinner Larry Spillman Betty Spires Barbara Sprague Richard Spung Ann Mae Striker George Sunkel Irma Switzer Richard Thomas Mary Thompson Paul Thompson Roberta Trine Carolyn Tucker Sandra Tweedy Julia Ulrich Dwight Vidito Dorene Walden Lloyd Wallace Mildred Waller Eugene Walls Hubert Walls Lois Williams Alta Wright Richard York Betty Young [25] Sophomore Left to right—N. Hinds, M. Englum, A. Jones, R. Hanna, J. Miller. Class of '52 OFFICERS President......................Norma Hinds Vice-President......................Michael Englum Secretary.............................Allen Jones Treasurer...................Rosemary Hanna Sponsors..............Mrs. Mary Stoikowitz Mr. Carl Jones Robert Arrasmith Jo Ashley Elizabeth Bess Donald Blair Barbara Bledsoe Sally Bloss Wayne Bomgardner Paul Brown Roy Burger Allen Burgess Marjorie Burkett Donald Calvin Virginia Cash Carolee Claypool William Cline Albert Coller Don Collier Virginia Crum Robert Cunningham Joan Dalton Betty David Donald Davidson Jack Davidson Shirley Davidson Jack Dawson Evelyn Day Carolyn Delashmit Glen Dickey Lloyd Dorothy Nancy Dorsett Class Jess Duckworth Harold Eastham Ann Englum Michael Englum Martha Epperson Janice Fauble William Ferrel Wanda Fid I© r Eileen Fields Patrick Fitzgerald Gene Flaherty Gwen Flaherty Patricia Fletcher Janet Fritts Robert Fuqua Charlotte Fyfe Peggy Gale Rita Garwood William Geekie Mary Gore Freida Gorman Robert Grable Ralph Griffin Francis Gross When we entered the portals of Paris High School we were strong but shy freshmen, yearning for learning. We were lost in a maze of English, math, science, homemaking, ag, industrial arts, and some of us stumbled through Latin. Now we are one hundred seventy-four wiser sophomores. We have learned that reaching our goals consists of hard work but lots of fun. Several are now tooting in the band. A few will make the teams. Some are first in courtesy, friendliness, and sportsmanship. Others excel in scholarship and activities. All of us have the old school spirit and we raise our lusty voices for the Orange and the Black. Judith Guyman Rosemary Hanna Thomas Hearn Eddie Henson Frank Henson Virginia Henson Marcella Hickman Norma Hinds Paul Hippie Roy Hofmann Urban Hollingsworth Jeanne Hoover Harold Howe Loral Jarman Doris Johnson Marjorie Johnson Allen Jones Richard Joy Richard Kennedy Karl Kenney William Kerens Barbara Koontz James Lawton James Larrance Sophomore Betty Loy William Lycan Frieda Lynch Doris McConchio Robert McConkey Norma McKee Mary McMullen Hazel Maloney Barbara Martin Charles Matheny Janet Mattingly Mary Mattingly James Milbourn Jack Miller Barbara Mitchell Nancy Moore Anna Morecraft Edward Morrisey Frank Moss Kathleen Mullins Patricia Mullins Cora Myer Barbara Newman Jerry Ogle Jean Osborn Mary Parvis Harry Perry Rosalie Perry Rosemarie Perry Donald Peters Conrad Pine James Pittman Jean Pitts Charlene Pothuisje Patricia Powers Don Pyle Priscilla Quarles Jane Querry Robert Quinn Mary Ramsey Joan Ray Charles Rector Marilyn Reynolds Michael Richey Eileen Rinesmith James Ritter Mary Roberts Theresa Rogers r 28 ] Class John Schaich Joan Shanks Janice Shew Ray Shewey Joan Shonk Richard Shonk Carolyn Simpson Louvina Simpson Wilma Simpson Nancy Smith John Smithson Ruby Smittkamp Carl Snyder Lela Snyder Marivee Spillman Mary Stewart Gertrude Stickler Marilyn Sudduth John Taylor Robert Tolliver James Trogden Helen Trover Leona Tuttle Judith Tweedy Lois Unsold Sharon Vance Dolores Vandygriff Robert Van Meter William Vestal Sarah Vidito Margaret Wadsworth Jim Wallace Waunitta Wallace Donald Walls Ray Waltz Orval Washburn Lester Waymire William White Rachel Whitlock Carolyn Wilhoit Mary Willoughby Clen Wilson Gordon Wilson Francis Winschief Tony Winschief Carolyn Wood Beverly Wright Howard Yeargin r 29 ] Freshman Left to right—H. Gleason, J. Mansfield, C. Link, W. Brown. Class of '53 OFFICERS President.................Howard Gleason Vice-President.............Joe Mansfield Secretary...................Christie Link Treasurer..................Warren Brown Sponsors..............Miss Ann Mlinarich Mr. Edward Day Dale Adams Pauline Adamson Gloria Alexander Robert Antrim Mary Baggs Mikey Barr Robert Beabout Ronald Bell John Bizal Ralph Black Mary Blair Jeanette Blaker Robert Bomgardner Michael Borst Jerry Brewington Russell Brooks Archie Brown Warren Brown Jean Burris Charlotte Carnahan Joan Cash Shirley Chambers William Chittick Darrel Claypool Margaret Cline Robert Colvin Jerry Comstock James Crable Shirley Cravens Class Betty Cunningham Madge Davis Russell Davis Sam Doak Clifford Duck Sarah Duzan Dale Edwards Vera Eldredge Charles Elledge Joan Elledge Lois Emerick James Englum Kathleen Englum Chester Fillinger Lynn Flarity Ruth Fletcher Harold Flint Ted Fonner Dixie Forcum Joan Forsythe Donald Fricke Leota Frink Shirley Garwood Robert Geiling Dale Gilbert Dorothy Gill Charlotte Givens Howard Gleason From Mayo Junior High, the parochial school, and rural and outlying communities, we have assembled one hundred and ninety strong, to form the Paris High School freshman class of 1949-50. How does it feel to be a freshman? Proud— to be a part of P. H. S. Ambitious—to be a class to make the old halls ring with cheers. And scared—oh, those first days! Confusion! Uncertainty! But what do we as a class bring to P. H. S.? We abound in new ideas, new talents, new personalities, and new enthusiasm. And so the class of ‘53 is on its way. Sue Glick Richard Good Clifford Graham Audrey Griffin Beverly Griffin Karl Grisham Dan Hall Everett Hardy Larry Heacock William Henness Richard Hess Earl Hewitt Gene Hickman Eleanor Hinds Marilyn Hopper George Hornbrook Leo Horton Dennie Hudgins Betty Humphrey Marjorie Hutson Charles Jared John Jenkins Charles Jones Joan Jones Mary Jones Richard Jones Delbert Joseph Charlene Kennedy Freshman Delford Kennedy William Kern Clarence Kirby Shirley Kroenung Richard Krumpeck Allan Landes William Lane Virgil Larrance Charles Laughlin Christie Link Susannah Lippman Betty McCrocklin Roberta McEvoy Luanne McHenry Isaac McMullen John McMullen Allen Maloney Doris Mann Joseph Mansfield James Marquis Marlene Mason Mollie Mathews Rodney Mathews Ann Matthews Marie Matthews Ben Maynard Donald Meadows Robert Means Lloyd Mitchell Richard Mitchell Dorothy Mood Maxine Moore Norma Moore William Morrisey Robert Mott Joyce Murdock Ted Murphy Charles Meyer Glen Myers La Fern Myers Sandra Myers Wilma Newell Richard Newgent Rosalie Newhart Allen Nicholson Julia Owens Willard Parrish Martha Parrish Lorene Perry Jean Peters Phyllis Peters Richard Peterson Lorraine Pettyjohn Feme Pine Wilma Potts Mary Jo Quinn [ 32 ] I Mary Ralston Alberta Reed Alphonso Reynoso Patricia Rhoads Shirley Ridley Thomas Rigsby Edward Roberts Esther Roberts Nancy Roberts Floyd Rose Harold Rose lla Sanders Mary Savoree Edwyna Shelton Roland Shelton Jaclc Simes Donald Simpson Beverly Sims Leah Skinner Dean Slager Alberta Smith Joy Smith James Smith Sally Spicer Mary Sprague Bob Staley Joanne Stephens Thomas Step Bob Stewart Florence Stotts Leon Strader Sara Straw Charles Swinford Donald Switzer Glennadee Tague Roy Taylor Patsy Terrell Irma Tharp Sue Toney Don Tweedy Marion Tweedy Joanna Vander Vlugt Shirley Wallace Roy Walsh Elsie Warmouth Flora Warmouth Emmaline Weir Betty Whitkanak Ted Whittenberg Norma Wilhoit Maxine Wilson Claudine Wolfe Sarah Wright Robert Yonce Tom York John Yurchis [33] o [34] II. What We Do in Sports [35] Coaching Staff Mr. William O'Kane is assistant coach in football and basketball. He takes over track in the spring. Mr. Harry Sortal is head coach in football, baseball, and basketball. He guided the Tigers to the state basketball tournament in Champaign. Mr. Don Sweeley, athletic business manager, coached the cross-country team for its fourth consecutive state title. SPARKLING TWIRLERS Top picture, left to right—Betty McEvoy, Kay Jones, Carolyn Fleener, Wanda Cameron, Sharon Hardy, Anne Crable, Hilah Cherry (Majorrtte). Martha Zogg, Barbara Reynolds. VIVACIOUS CHEERLEADERS Lower picture, left to right—Mary Ashby, Shirley Tucker, Waunitta Wallace, Betty Bess, Irma Rinesmith, Jane Querry. Football - 1949 1949 SEASON Paris 0 Georgetown . . 18 Paris . . 0 Marshall . .15 Paris . ... 12 Oblong . . 6 Paris ... 12 Casey . .13 Paris ... 0 Effingham . 6 Paris. . . . ... 0 Charleston City . . . . 7 Paris ... 0 Schlarman . . 14 Paris .0 Robinson . .45 Coaches Harry Sortal and William O'Kane The 1949 football squad coached by Harry Sortal and William O'Kane and led by Captain Norman Red'1 Bess had a bad season as far as won and lost records go, but morally it was more successful for the boys played to win in every game. We started out with high hopes but took a bad beating from Georgetown. The next week Marshall ran us to death and beat us again. In the third game, with Oblong, the Tigers really clicked and beat Oblong. Although fighting hard in the next game, Paris didn't push hard enough to down the invading Warriors from Casey. Effingham, Charleston, and Schlarman of Danville took turns at downing the battered but not broken Tiger squad. Injuries hurt the squad all year. Capt. Bess was hampered by an old leg injury but was back in time to help fight a losing battle with the Robinson Maroons which ended our season with a record of 7 loses and I win. Six of the eight graduating squad members were on the first eleven. That leaves four juniors and one sophomore on the first eleven. Good luck for '50, gang! FOOTBALL SQUAD Bottom row, left to right—Don Collier, Bob Shuford, Bob Stubbs. Don Kirby, Dick Kennedy, Capt. Norman Bess, Don Foley, Bill Vestal, Francis Kroenung, Don Alexander, Paul Meeks, Jack Keemer, Manager. Second row—Urban Hollingsworth, Ed Fricke, Dwight Vidito, Mike Englum, Jerry Sweeley, Paul Jacobs. Tom Davis, Ed Brock, Jim Funkhouser, Bob Quinn, Don Fricke, Paul Thompson, Dick Hess. Manager. Third row—Dennis Adams, Donald Adams, Harold Eastham, Jim Jarrel. Dick Joy, Francis Gross, James Ritter, Tony Winchief, Lester Waymire, Bob Geiling, Bill Kerns, Bill Keenen, Bill Humphry. Dick Davis, Manager. Fourth row—Line Coach O'Kane, Roy Taylor, Allen Jones. J. Yurchis, Gene Flaherty, Bill Lane, Allen Burgess. Pat Ashley, R. Mitchell. Coach Sortal. NORMAN BESS DON ALEXANDER JIM FUNKHOUSER PAUL JACOBS GRIDIRON PERSONALITIES Norman Bess, captain; senior fullback: Captain Red was hampered by injuries but he was still our toughest man, offensively or defensively. Don Alexander, senior tackle: Having played varsity ball three years, Don has shown what a main-stay he was in the line. Jim Funkhouser, senior end: This was Jim’s first year out for football, but he sure played rugged defensive end on the varsity. Paul Jacobs, senior end: Paul played his first year of football for P.H.S. this year and proved that he was one of the better pass catchers of the state, as well as a good all-around player. Don Kirby, senior guard: Kurb received honorable mention on different All-State lists which told little of what a threat he was to opposing teams. He deserves a lot of credit. Francis Kroenung, senior halfback: When the going was tough, Francis was the toughest and hardest to stop. Very few passes were caught in his territory. Bob Stubbs, senior guard: Rugged Bob was always right on the spot when he was needed. Jerry Sweeley, senior center: After being on the gridiron for four years. Jerry has proved how valuable his center position was. Joe Bell, senior: Joe had an injury during early practice and was missed greatly during the season. Jim Jarrell, senior fullback: Jim played hard and won his letter this year. Eddie Brock, junior end: Switching from center to end position this year, Eddie showed how he can play good football in any position. Allen Burgess, sophomore end: Allen, one of the smallest ends on the squad, was given the name Little, but Mighty, and very few plays got away from him. Don Collier, sophomore fullback: This was the first year Don saw action on the varsity, and he showed he has earned a position next year. EDDIE BROCK ALLEN BURGESS DON COLLIER T. J. DAVIS MIKE ENGLUM DON FOLEY DON FRICKE ED FRICKE GRIDIRON PERSONALITIES T. J. Davis, junior end: Being a new-comer this year, T. J. learned what a good sport football is and he showed this several times. Mike Englum, sophomore halfback—Although this was Mike's first year at P.H.S., he proved to be very capable of playing good football. Don Foley, junior quarterback: Don was the brains who guided the Tigers this year. Many officials recognized him as one of the best quarterbacks in the state. Don Fricke, freshman quarterback: Learning fundamentals of football this year, Don will see plenty of varsity ball next year. Ed Fricke, junior tackle: Ed is one of the better linesmen of P.H.S. He is a part of the Fricke-Vidito play-busting combination. Urban Hollingsworth, sophomore center: Urb was one of the mainstays on the reserve and Frosh-Soph squads this year. Bill Keenan, junior tackle: Bill seeing much varsity ball for his first year out will be back to cause trouble for the opposition. Dick Kennedy, sophomore guard: After being a varsity mainstay for two years, Dick will return next year to be one of the better linesmen in the state. Paul Meeks, junior tackle: Paul will be our best defensive tackle for next year. Paul has weight and stamina in his favor. Bob Quinn, sophomore guard: Bob is a new-comer to this game and shows great promise in the future. Paul Thompson, junior halfback: A fast and experienced back, Paul has and will be a good ground-gainer. Bill Vestal, sophomore halfback: With a little more game experience, Bill could buck any line in the state. Dwight Vidito, junior tackle: Being the other half of the Fricke-Vidito play-busting combination, Ditto will be back next year to spell defeat to the opposition. URBAN HOLLINGSWORTH BILL QUINN BILL KEENAN PAUL THOMPSON RICHARD KENNEDY BILL VESTAL PAUL MEEKS DWIGHT VIDITO Highlights of Football Left column, top to bottom—(I) A tense moment for the cheer leaders. (2) Coach Sortal gives the boys some pointers during afternoon practice. (3) Put me in, Coach. (4) How about a punch—for your ticket, that is! (5) We want a touchdown! Right column — (I) Get that Effingham man in foul or pleasant weather. (2) One man down—ten to go. (3) Bess and Sortal—a good combination. (4) A thrilling game? Jim Lawton. Mr. Bouslog. and Bill Cline. [40 1 Minor Sports Baseball Although not actually a part of the high school sports program, baseball was organized in the spring of 1949 by Coach Sweeley for the purpose of playing during the summer months. In the first game of the season Paris played Broc-ton and won, II to 10. Mattoon was played in the State Districts and Paris defeated, 12 to 2. A return game at Brocton and one at Gerst-meyer ended the games while school was in session. FOSTER CAMPBELL Golf Due to the generosity of the Elks Club, the golfers of Paris High School spent an enjoyable season at the Paris Country Club. The boys on the 1948-49 Paris team included John Merkle, Gene Harris, Lloyd Soughers, Lindy Wade, Robert Geekie, Jim Jarrel, and Pat Ashley. These boys competed in three matches: Paris........ 7 Robinson......... 8 Mattoon District........Did not place Paris........ 4 Robinson ........II Left to right—Lloyd Soughers, Bob Geekie, Gene Harris, and Coach Dorsey watch John Merkle sink one on number five. r 4i i The ’49 Champs THE STATE CHAMPS Standing—Coach Sweeley, Edwin Laugh-lin, Jim Acklin, Robert Collenberger, Willard Gibson. Seated—Tom Harvey, Charles Matheny, Glen Keen. Cross FOUR YEAR CHAMPIONS With a life span of only four years, Illinois high school championship cross country is in its infancy. However, Paris High School holds the honored and rather unusual position of being the only high school in the state to have won a state cross country championship. At Urbana on November 5, 1949, the Paris harriers took the title with only thirty-six points. The closest opposition was Evanston with seventy-two points. This was a decisive margin. Paris, finishing with no better than fourth but no worse than sixteenth out of a field of eighty-four, had two runners in the first ten. Coach Deac Sweeley's boys proved that in this sport of running across country, the mostest men fustest wins. This year the boys finished in the following order: Jim Acklin, 4th; Eddy Laughlin, 8th; Bob Collenberger, I Ith; Charles Matheny, 13th; and Willard Gibson, 16th. CROSS COUNTRY SQUAD Bottom row, left to right—Richard Davis. Mgr.; Dale Adams, Glen Keen, Robert Colvin, Harold Spires, Michael Barr, Richard Newgent, Joe Mansfield, John Morrisey. Second row—Robert Collenberger, Charles Davis, Lloyd Soughers, Tom Harvey, John Newgent, Jim Acklin, Willard Gibson, Edward Laughlin, Jim Wallace, K. Grisham, William Brown, Bill White, Coach Sweeley. Third row—Glen Dickety, Elmer Plew, Fred Tait, Bill Hanna. Lawerence Hefner, Jerry Gale, Charles Matheny, George Sunkel. Larry Spillman, William Laughlin. Country Top row, left to right—(I) Coach Sweeley and Dick Davis check with the records. (2) One. two. three go! Second row—(I) Laughlin in stride. (2) Over the hill they come. Third row—(I) and (2) Tired but victorious. CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE Paris 15 Greenup 40 Paris 18 Wiley 37 Paris 15 Mattoon 40 Paris 28 Vincennes 27 Paris 19 Danville 36 Paris 15 Mattoon 40 Paris 15 Greenup 46 Paris 15 Charleston 59 Paris 15 Gertsmeyer .... 40 Paris.............17 Danville ................38 Vincennes Invitational Paris.............40 Vincennes ................49 Paris.............15 Wiley ...................40 Tri-Angular Meet Paris.............22 Champaign ...............47 Paris, First........................District Meet Paris.............36 First ...........State Meet Next score..............72 THE 1949-50 SEASON The Paris Tigers got their season off to a good start by downing the Montezuma Aztecs on Thanksgiving Day. They continued their winning ways as they piled up a record of sixteen wins and four losses for the season. Three of these losses were by one or two points and one, at the hands of Danville, was decided in an overtime. Led by Captain Sob Collenburger and their new coach, Harry Sortal, the hardwood boys fought their way up through the regional and sectional tournaments to become a member of the Sweet Sixteen for the tenth time. In the first game at Huff gym the Tigers met the tall boys from Freeport and came home the losers after putting up a terrific fight. Although they are losing six men with this year's graduating class, the squad looks forward with confidence to another season with as much success as they experienced in the 1949-50 school year. VARSITY SCORES RESERVE SCORES Paris 60 Montezuma . ... 17 Paris . . 79 Montezuma 23 Paris 28 Centralia .... 50 Paris 42 Centralia 67 Paris 38 Salem ....31 Paris . . . 31 Salem 65 Paris 50 Hoopeston ....30 Paris 42 Hoopeston 31 paris 40 Corpus Christi . .. . . 25 Paris 35 Galesburg 24 Paris 43 Canton . .. .33 Paris 33 Canton 30 Paris 62 Waukegan ....41 Paris 39 Waukegan 43 Paris 60 West Frankfort . . . 42 Paris . 41 Gerstmeyer 30 Paris . . 65 Gerstmeyer . . ..56 Paris 38 Charleston 30 Paris 46 Eastern State .26 Paris . . . 46 Bridgeport 23 Paris 42 Bridgeport ....31 Paris 38 Quincy 37 Paris. . . . 45 Quincy ....39 Paris . . 42 Casey 43 Paris 41 Casey ....34 Paris 36 Mattoon 34 Paris 26 Mattoon ....25 Paris 47 Lawrenceville . . . . ... 34 Paris. . . 67 East Moline ....46 Paris... . . . . . 41 Sullivan 36 Paris 57 Lawrenceville . 46 Paris 45 Flora 43 Paris 50 Sullivan . . . .31 Paris 40 Vandalia 37 Paris . .. 48 Flora . . . 46 Paris . 65 Danville . . ..67 Paris 49 Vandalia . . . . . 39 BASKETBALL SQUAD Bottom row—Coach Sortai, Harold Spires, Elmer Plew, Edwin Laughlin, Bob Wittick, Fred Tait, Dick Claybaugh, Bill Hanna, Lawrence Hefner, Norman Bess, Captain Bob Collenberger, Jerry Gale, Willard Gibson, Jim Acklin, Lloyd Soughers, Don Foley. Coach O'Kane. Second row—Dick Hess. Mgr.; Joe Mansfield, Jerry Brewington, Bill Laughlin, Tom Harvey. Larry Spillman, Allen Crable, Paul Jacobs, Tom Davis, Bob Logan, Charles Davis, Bob Mitchell, Don Fricke, Bob Calvert. Richard Newgent, Roy Taylor. Third row—Glen Dickey. Mgr.: Joe Morrisey, Jim Wallace. Jim Hefner. Mike Englum, Charles Matheny, Jack Miller, Bill Cline, Cliff Hardy. Bob Tolliver, Bill Kearns, Don Collier. Dick Kennedy, Allen Jones, Mike Barr, Jack Keemer, Mgr. TOURNAMENT TEAM Left to right—Don Foley, Jerry Gale, Bob Collenberger, Norman Bess, Larry Hefner, Coach Sortal. Assistant Coach O'Kane, Dick Claybaugh, Fred Tait, Bob Wittick, Elmer Plew, Harold Spires. BASKETBALL 1949-50 TOURNAMENTS HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT STATE REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Paris. . 58 Shelbyville .. .34 Paris ... 58 Oakland .32 Paris. . .. .28 Paris 66 Marshall 27 Paris. . Paris. . 59 Bradley 43 Flora .. .45 .. .44 Paris ... 50 Casey 40 STATE SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT E. 1. LEAGUE TOURNAMENT Paris . .49 Vandalia 45 Paris. . 36 Robinson , . .38 Paris ... 52 Decatur 46 STATE TOURNAMENT— SWEET SIXTEEN Paris......56 Freeport 69 Basketball Bob Collenberger, senior guard: Captain Bob is a good hard fast fighter to have around. His specialities are hook shots and fast movement. Elmer Plew, junior forward: Elmer can score with the lid on the basket. He’ll be back to give the enemy a headache. Jerry Gale, junior guard: Jerry, cool as a cucumber and fast as a bullet, plays like a pro when the going gets tough. Lawrence Hefner, senior center: Larry is always in there on those rebounds. Despite his bad leg, he still has plenty of fight. Don Foley, junior forward: Don is a rip-snorter who puts everything into the game. Look for him next year. Fred Tail, senior guard: Fritzie drives hard and has fight. We hate to lose him, but time marches on. Harold Spires, senior forward: Harold is a southpaw who is tricky with the ball, and he can really dribble. Bill Hanna, senior center: Big Bill is a real help as a pinch hitter. He can hit, too. Dick Claybaugh, junior center: Dick has a good fake and makes a perfect pivot man. He will be back to help the Tigers. Norman Bess, senior forward: Red, the last of the Bess boys, is a mighty spark plug on any team. He's a good shot and a smart ball player. Bob Wittick, senior guard: Bob is a steady ball hurdler. He drives into enemy territory and he is a good shot when needed. Personalities Lloyd Soughers, senior guard: Sonny is the boy who can dribble through a brick wall and sink the baskets. He'll be missed. Robert Laughlin, junior center: An up and coming ball handler is Eddy. He'll be a good boy to have around next year when the game gets hot. Willard Gibson, senior guard: Hoot is really a ball playing fool—a dead shot from any reasonable spot. Jim Acklin, senior guard: Big things come in small packages. Jim can dribble, pass, shoot, and send it through the hoop. Allen Crable, junior forward: Bud is a fighter when he is defending the Orange and Black. Next year promises to be a good one for Bud. Tom Harvey, junior guard: Tom is a little ball of fire when he gets a basketball. His skill at defense will be a future help. T. J. Davis, junior forward: T. J. is long and rangy. He is an up and coming ball player who will be fighting steadily for P.H.S. Paul Jacobs, senior center: Paul wasn't on the first team but he and his left hand hookshot gave second team foes a rough time. Charles Davis, junior guard: Charley is a good defensive man and knows what he is doing. P.H.S. will expect big things from this little package of pep. Bob Logan, junior forward: Logan is one of those boys who gives everything he’s got. Grim determination and drive will get him there. Larry Spillman, junior guard: Larry is adept with the ball and should be good material. Left column: (I) Dick Claybaugh reaches high in the Flora game. (2) Elmer Plew strains to grab that ball before Danville does. (3) Captain Collenberger receives the regional trophy from Mr. Smith. Right column: (I) Bess displays jump technique while Dick stands ready for action. (2) Claybaugh is in the air in the regional game with Casey. Note that arm stretch! Left column: (I) Bess, Claybaugh, and Gale watch that jump. (2) The boys receive instructions in that huddle. Remember those chalk marks boys and those final instructions? Right column: (I) A jubilant Paris crowd rushes to the team after winning the sectional. (2) On to state and the 1950 Sweet Sixteen ! (3) Freeport had to fight to take the game from the Tigers up at state. r 491 Track TRACK—1949 On March 31, 1949, the Paris Tiger Track Squad, trained by Coach Earnest Eveland and led by captains Max Wilson and Glen Curtis, ran over the Casey Warriors in the first meet of the year. They kept on running to win the Tiger Relays on April 9. Only Acklin, Curtis, and Laughlin qualified for the state meet where Acklin got ninth in the mile run and Curtis received fourth in the 880 relay. For the Tiger Relays the sfudent body chose a aueen and her court to present the trophies and ribbons to the victors of the events. Queen Eve Mae Curl's court consisted of Pat Irish, Rosa Hood, Norma Hinds, Virginia Stotts, Rachel Whitlock, Judy Patrick, Carolyn Tucker, and Sandra Tweedy. Here are the scores for the season: Paris.......72 Casey .......................40 Paris.......54, First—Tiger Relays Paris. . . . . .47 Wiley 62 Paris. . . . . .52, Second—Indian Relays Paris. . . ...37l 2, First— -E. 1. League Paris . . Linton Relays Paris. .. .. .26, Sixth— -Mattoon Relays Paris. . . . Urbana Relays Paris. .. .. . Fifth. . Wabash Valley Paris . . ...Second . . . . Mattoon Paris. . . . . .Third. . District Meet Paris. . . . . . Fifth . Old Post Relays Paris. .. State Meet TRACK SQUAD Top row—W. Hanna, R. Claybaugh, P. Jacobs, N. Bess, R. Wittick, R. Tait, E. Plew. H. Spires, A. Crable, E, Laughlin, J. Funkhouser, W. Gibson, J. Acklin, D. Walters, F. Campbell, M. Wilson, G. Curtis, J. Newgent, P. Thompson, Coach Dorsey. Second row—Coach Eveland, C. Pine. J. Miller, F. Gross. J. Gale, D. Foley, G. Sunkel, W. Lycan, W, Ferrell, L. Soughers, J. Bloss, L. Waymire, L. Hefner, G. Harris, T. J. Davs, A. Coller, R. Kennedy, Mgr.; G. Dickey, J. Keemer. Third row—J. Forsythe, G. Keen, C. Davis, R. Grable, J. Harney, R. Davis, E. Morrisey, R. Jones, R. Tolliver, T. Hern, J. Wallace, C. Matheny, W. Vestal, W. White, H. Eastham, C. Shirar, W. Cline, D. Collier, T. Winschief. [50 1 Tiger Relays Left column, top to bottom—(I) Queen Eve Mae Curl and her court reign over the Tiger Relays and award the trophies. (2) Jim Funkhouser tears along in the sprint medley. (3) Notice hard-working Tom Harvey in the half-mile. (4) Captain Glen Curtis is on the left in the quarter mile. Right column—(I) Jim Stephens finishes first in the half-mile. (2) Eddie Laughlin breaks the string in the mile. [51] COUNCIL President...............Joyce Tolliver Vice-President..........Hazel Pitts Secretary.......................Martha Baker Point Manager...........Carolyn Tucker Business Manager ......Gwen Calvin Sponsors.............Miss Bagby and Miss Meeker Standing—C. Tucker, H. Pitts, Seated—Miss Bagby, Miss Meeker, G. Calvin, J. Tolliver. THE GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Are you going out for volleyball? I can hardly wait for spring softball! We sure did give those freshmen a rough time in the initiation, didn't we? That basketball tournament was the best we ever had! Such are familiar expressions heard at G. A. A. sessions this year. The Girls' Athletic Association was directed this year by Miss Estalene Meeker and Miss Marilyn Bagby, physical education teachers. More than eighty girls came out for each of the sports basketball, volleyball, softball, bowling, hiking, and recreational sports. The first activity of the year was a picnic given for the freshmen. Initiation services in February added twenty-three members. The class basketball tournament was won in March by the seniors for the third consecutive year. Individual medals were awarded to the winning team. The annual banquet for awards was held in April. The girls chosen to attend G. A. A. camp last year are: Joyce Tolliver, Virginia Van Gilder, and Jean Lamb. G. A. A. GROUP Bottom row, left to right—I. Bowen, R, Haught, R. Hanna. L, Snider. M. Reynolds, J. Owens, J. Lamb, C. Rinesmith, J. Tolliver, J. Sudduth, H. Pitts. Second row—N. Moore, J. Pitts, M. Spillman, M. Sudduth, E. Rinesmith, C. Wood, M. Cline, S. Vance. J. Hutchings, H. Rinesmith, B. Vance, P. Lowry. Third row—J. Dalton, M. Ramsey, D. Johnson, D. Helton, M. Baggs, C. Carnahan, R. Hickel, V. Van Gilder, L. McHenry, S. Kroenung, G. Calvin. As we turn our mem’ries back And recall those days of gladness 'Neath the Orange and the Black! III. What We Do at Work and Play [55] The Student Council Organized in 1943, the Student Council continues its fine record as the student governmental body of Paris High School. Under the faculty supervision of Miss Maude E. Dorsett, Mr. Charles Johnson, and Mr. Charles L. Smith, principal, the representative students, elected by their home rooms, have provided a social as well as an educational program for PHS. Movies, lyceum programs, and school visitation night were also a part of the council's work. The informal dances, the Sadie Hawkins Dance and the Valentine Sweetheart Dance, added zest and variety to the year's social events. The Floating Footlights Revue created an activity for the excellent student talent and netted funds toward a new movie screen and a public address system. The student executive council is composed of Robert Wittick, president; Tom Harvey, vice-president; Gwen Calvin, secretary; and Carolyn Tucker, treasurer. These elected officers have worked hard throughout the year and deserve the highest commendation. The home room council members have been willing helpers and able representatives of the various groups. Executive Council Standing—Mr. Smith, Carolyn Tucker, Tom Harvey. Seated—Miss Dorsett, Bob Wittick, Mr. Johnson, Gwen Calvin. [56] Home Room Representatives SENIORS Left: Marion Henn, David Vaughn, Harriet Rinesmith and Ned Jenison. JUNIORS Mary Ann Bristow, George Sunkel, Jerry Gale, and Bob Logan. Robert Yonce, Florence Stotts, Bill Morrisey, Don Fricke, La Fern Myers, Jim Crable, and Richard Krumpeck. SOPHOMORES Jane Querry, Betty Bess, Margaret Wadsworth, Bill Ferrell, John Smith-son, Norma Hinds, and Sally Bloss. FRESHMEN m [57] The Arena Back in 1910 the Paris High School yearbook was named the Arena by sophomore Clifford Rahel. The year 1910-1 I marked its first publication, but in 1911-12 it was renamed Pee-Aitch-Ess. Restored to the Arena in 1913, the name has not been changed except for the year 1915-16 when it was replaced by a quarterly magazine, the Clarion. As all yearbooks the Arena reflects the school spirit and records in pictures and writing the outstanding events of the school year. The 1949-50 staff was selected from volunteer seniors. This group selected its co-editors, and the other positions were appointed on the basis of merit and interest by the faculty advisor, Miss Maude E. Dorsett. The yearbook is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association. Co-editors and sponsor: Carolyn Tiffin, Miss Dorsett, and Martha Zogg. [58] The Arena Staff SPORTS Norman Bess, Sara Sue Stephens, and Francis Kroenung. PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART Jean Lamb, George Churukian, and Hannah Newgent. activities Betty Jo Vance, Harriet Rinesmith, Patricia Thomas, and Bette Walls. Upper picture: TYPISTS Joyce Tolliver, Marilyn Coller, Alice Griffin, and Jo Ann Hand. FEATURES Hilah Cherry, Joe Sims, Elizabeth Bandy. Hie Publications Hurry up with the hot-dogs—they're really selling tonight! Come on Goffie, give us the ice cream! How about some pop corn, sir? Oops! I dropped some change. Go back for some more cokes, quick! All these are familiar cries of the members of the Publications Financial Staff. The Publications Financial Staff, sponsored by Miss Annabel Scott, is the money-making organization for the Arena and the Tiger Tales. The group is made up of ambitious students wishing to promote the welfare of the publications. Meeting in the activity period, they plan various ways in which to raise the necessary finances. Among the sources of income are selling pop corn, candy, ice cream, and other miscellaneous items during noon hours, dances, and games. The sale of Arenas and advertisements in the newspaper also supply funds. Managing executives of the group are Marion Henn and Barbara Airhart, co-chairmen; Shirley Tucker, Arena sales manager; Joan Sudduth and Jane Hall, purchasing agents; Jeanie Lamb and Sara Hogue, miscellaneous sales managers; Carolyn Fleener and Mary Jo Wittick, advertising solicitors; Murelann Morris, daily sales manager; Bob Geekie, rearrangement committee chairman; and Marilyn Coller, newspaper distribution. Left to right, Ads—Barbara Reynolds, Anne Crable, Miss Scott (sponsor), Mary Jo Wittick, Carolyn Fleener. r 6o ] Financia I Staff The Money-Makers for The Arena The Tiger Tales Right column, top to bottom—(I) Marion Henn and Barbara Airhart check on their game helpers: Front row—Rachel Whitlock, Martha Epperson, Jean Lamb, Betty Jo Vance. Second row—Pat Irish, Sally Jo Redman, Mildred Waller, Faye Huffman, Jane Hall, Judy Patrick. Third row—Betty Evinger, Barbara Givens, Harriette Rinesmith, Ida Peterson. Joan Sudduth. Top row—Mary Ann Bristow, Jane Conley, Pat Thomas. (2) Hot dogs taste fi ne on chilly football evenings! Left to right—Betty Evinger, Patricia Irish, Carolyn Tiffin, Shirley Ridley, Murelann Morris. Left column, top to bottom—(I) Pop! Pop! Jane Hippie, John Crum, Sara Jane Hogue, Marilyn Coller, Shirley Tucker, Don Goff. (2) The rearrangement committee: Jerry Curl, Jim Englum, Bill Ewing, Bob Geekie. [61 ] Tiger Editor Ned Jenison and Sponsor Mr. Hal Hubbard. Tiger Tales has just finished its second year as a commercially printed publication. Every two weeks it is distributed free of charge to the student body. There are pictures, editorials, an anecdote column, jokes, advertisements from the local merchants, and news of the latest happenings around school. For the members of the staff and the advisory board this has been a year of experiment, of realization, and of preparation for a better Tiger Tales of the future. Membership in the Quill and Scroll Society was instituted for the first time this year. Tiger Tales was also influential in the formation of a league for journalism in the Eastern Illinois district. Perhaps the greatest single honor to come to the school by way of the Tiger Tales was the first place trophy won in competition with other school newspapers of the Wabash Valley Conference. Left to right—Sue lippman, Joan Morecraft (seated). Carolyn Wood, Patricia Lowry, Ann Mathews. Sally Bloss. [62] Tales The Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief............................Ned Jenison Associate Editor......................Margaret Danner Feature Editor............................Joan Morecraft Sports Editor.........................Joe Sims Arts Editor.............................Hannah Newgent Copy Edtior..............................Wilma Simpson Photographer............................Howard Gleason Advertising Manager............Carolyn Fleener Sponsors. Mr. Hal Hubbard, Editorial Advisor Miss Annabel Scott, Financial Advisor Mr. Rex Lewis, Sports Advisor Sports Staff: Joe Bell, Betty Ludington, Glen Dickey, Bob Skinner Reporters: Pat Lowry, Patty Irish, Jane Hall, Betty Evinger, Carolyn Wood, Norma Hinds, Sally Bloss, Marilyn Sudduth, Roberta Mc-Evoy, Sandra Myers, Sue Lippman, Ann Matthews, Larry Heacock, Richard Krum-peck, Luanne McHenry, Lester Crum, Virginia Crum, Mary Mattingly, Nancy Dor-sett, and Mary Dankenbring. Bob Grab!©, Glen Dickey. Bill Ewing, Bob Skinner. Seated, left to right—Luanne McHenry, Margaret Danner, Betty Evinger. Standing—Richard Krumpeck, Larry Heacock, Marilyn Sudduth, Roberta McEvoy, Betty Humphrey, Norma Hinds, Patricia Irish, Jane Hall. [63] THE BAND Strike up the band! That's the cry heard in the high school band room as the energetic students tune up before a rehearsal. The complete band, under the direction of Lou Waterloo, rehearses three days a week, but most of the members of the band have practice each day. Paris High School is proud of its many state winners. The band has won first in the state for three consecutive years. Instrumentals winners in 1949 were Everett Hardy, Jim Jarrel, Gwen Calvin, Patricia Emery, Patricia Irish, Dorothy Tutt, and Eugene Walls. The band members have a varied schedule. They play at the football games, basketball games, pep meetings, and then prepare for contests and a spring concert. Eugene Walls, Mike Richey, Mr. Waterloo. The Music BAND Front row, left to right—S. Vance. F. Moss, J. Crable, D. Vandygriff, S. Lippman, J. O'Bannon, C. Jones, O. Washburn, J. Bizal, M. Bovell, R. Cushman, E. Day. Second row—M. Mattingly, B. Loy, B. Hill, L. Unsell, V. Henson, L. Simpson, M. Henn, M. Wittick, J. Washburn, L. Francis, S. Riddley. Third row—D. Edwards. W. Humphrey, S. Hogue. D. Simpson. R. Hones. M. Stewart, W. Simpson, P. Irish, R. Bizal, E. Chastain. Fourth row—F. Smithson, S. Duzan, C. Duck, D. Toby, M. Borst. R. Seitz, L. Newlin, B. Ray, H. Forster. Fifth row—F. Duckworth, E. Hardy. G. Calvin, P. Lowery, B. Wittick, M. Kneisly. W. Mood, M. Richey. Sixth row—G. Walls, T. Hearn, R. Yontz, C. Fleener, M. Reynolds, D. Edwards, J. Englum. [64] State Winners of 1949 THE ORCHESTRA The orchestra is composed of a group of fine and serious musicians. Under the direction of Mr. Louis Waterloo, they have studied many well-known numbers. Light symphonies and semi-classicals are specialties of the orchestra. These musicians meet every Tuesday and Thursday during the seventh period. They are a colorful and essential part of all class plays. Most of the members play in the band, and some are skilled on several instruments. Department Left—Everett Hardy, Jim Jarrel, Gwen Calvin, Patricia Emery, Patricia Irish, Dorothy Tutf, Eugene Walls. ORCHESTRA Bottom row, left to right—M. J. Wittick. P. Lowry, S. Ridley, J. Smithson. M. Reynolds, becond row—F. Moss. J. O'Bannon, L. Simpson. D. Vandergriff. O. Washburn. J. Washburn. Third row—P Irish. H. Forster. W. Simpson. M. Richey. J. Hogue. C. Duck W. Mood. D. Jones. Fourth row—M. Henn. E. Walls. R. Newhart, J. Jarrell, J. Duckworth. [65] GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Bottom row—p. Collier, D. Helton, I. Rinesmith, A. Wright, P. Thomas, J. Ulrich. C. Tiffin, S. Tweedy, C. Fleener, B. Walls. J. Hand. Second row—M. Hubbard, C. Dowling, P. Brenneman, C. Oliver, B. Evinger, B. Airhart. J. Patrick. J. Tolliver, B. O'Bannon, B. Sprague, L. Newlin, S. Stephens. Third row—M. Dankenbring. J. Conley, D. Waldon, M. Runyan, P. Irish, R. Hickle. H. Rinesmith, J. Lamb, B. Ludington, H. Newgent, B. Givens, C. Rinesmith, J. Hall. The Choral Groups Singing together for pleasure and a better appreciaton of music, students enrolled in five vocal classes. This year the group consisted of the Mixed Chorus, Girls' Glee Club, Boys' Chorus, a freshman and a sophomore Treble Clef. Accompanists for the groups are Bette Walls, Jo Ann Hand, Richard Krumpech, Carolyn Delashmit, and Marilyn Reynolds. An ensemble is chosen from each group. The choral groups, ensembles, and soloists entered the contests in the spring and carried away their full share of honors, including many firsts. Under the inspiring direction of Miss Patricia Huelbig, the groups are also trained for various school activities, contests, commencement, baccalaureate, the E. I. League Music Festival, and the annual spring concert. BOYS' CHORUS Bottom row—T. Fonner, R. Taylor, B. Parrish, R. Hess, R. Antrim, W. Henness, D. Simpson. Second row—R. Krumpech M. Borst, L. Heacock, J. Sims, R. Thomas, L. Douglas. Third row—D. Ingrum, D. Edwards, G. Churukian, P. Thompson, B. Grable. AVtVft }i i %. 2 • ‘ 111� � ♦%«.«. « I f f 11 r • • ! J MIXED CHORUS Bottom row—I. Rinesmith, G. Redmon, A. Wright, D. Simpson, R. Hess, R. Taylor, R. Antrim, R. Krumpeck, B. Parrish, W. Henness. J. Hand, J. Ulrich, S. Tweedy. Second row—M. Hubbard, T. Fonner, M. Borst, J. Sims. L. Heacock. D. Ingram, D. Edwards. P. Thompson. G. Churukian, R. Hickle, B. O Bannon, B. Sprague. Third row—P. Brenneman, B. Evinger, L. Wade, R. Thomas, L. Douglas, J. Jarrell, B. Brable, J. Patrick, S. Stephens, B. Walls, P. Thomas. Fourth row—M. Dankenbring, J. Conley, D. Walden, M. Runyan, P. Irish, P. Lowry, J. Lamb, H. Newgent, B. Ludington, J. Hall, E. Rinesmith. TREBLE CLEF Bottom row—C. Simpson. J. Forsythe, L. Myers, S. Ridley, W. Wallace, M. Sprague, N. Moore. J. Osborne. D. Vandygriff, L. Simpson, B. Wright, C. Myers, M. Johnson. Second row—B. Cunningham, M. Cline, K. Englum, M. Mattingly, M. Reynolds, S. Wright, M. Parrish, B. Sims, C. Kennedy, L. Perry, R. Perry, B. Koontz. J. Fritts, S. Vidito. Third row—N. Smith, S. Davidson, B. Loy, W. Fiddler, S. Chambers, K. Mullens, M. Sudduth; N. Hinds. J. Dalton, C. Delashmit, L. Snyder, S. Duzan, P. Powers. Fourth row—A. Mathews, S. Tony, J. Smith. E. Hinds. A. Reed, V. Eldredge, D. Gill. B. Griffin. A. Englum, S. Bloss. Fifth row-—P. Peters, V. Crum, R. Fletcher, J. Shew. P. Fletcher. B. Boss. M. Epperson, N. Dorsett. R. Garwood. S. Simpson, M. Stewart. Sixth row—S. Straw. S. Myers, D. Forcum, C. Wolf, M. Hutson, D. Mood. J. Jones, M. Moore, R. Perry, V. Henson, L. Unsold. Seventh row—S. Kroenung, L. McHenry, J. Vandervlught, L. Pine, S. Garwood, M. Quinn, M. Baggs, F. Stotts, C. Carna- an B. Humphrey. Eighth row-—J. Owens, C. Givens. M. Davis, F. Pettyjohn, E. Wier, J. Blaker, M. Savoree, W. Potts, C. Link, S. Spicer. Top—The Girls’ Octet: Sally Gantt, Patricia Collier, Patricia Lowry, Carolyn Ross, Jo Ann Hand, June Day. Middle—The Mixed Chorus and director. Miss Huelbig. Bottom—The Contest Girls' Chorus and Miss Huelbig. THE SPRING CONCERT The annual spring concert was presented April 22, 1949, by over one hundred fifty vocal students under the direction of Miss Patricia Huelbig. These groups helped win the Sweepstakes Av ard at the state contest, an award presented to the high school gaining the most points for their choruses, band, solos, and ensembles. [68] Queen Wilma Kennedy with Attendants America's development from the days of the landing of the Pilgrim fathers to the life in the cities of today was the theme of the twenty-third annual May Fete, presented May 6, 1949, in the Paris High School gymnasium, under the direction of Miss Juanita Jakway and assisted by Miss Esther Simons. The title, You Have Seen Their Faces, refers to the faces of the people who worked, played, bled, and died throughout the history of America. The fete opened with a processional dance of senior girls in picturesque dress and the crowning of the May Queen, Wilma Kennedy, who with her attendants, Shirley Weber and June Day, reigned over the proceedings for the rest of the evening. All of the Paris High School girls and girls from the seventh and eighth grades at Mayo Junior High participated in the costume pageant, whose program included processionals, precision marching, and interpretive and modern dancing. Halfway through the program a sportsman cup was presented to Shirley Weber, the senior girl who had proved herself the best in sportsmanship and the most enthusiastic in sports participation. THE QUEEN'S COURT Left column—(I) Our Queen of the May, Wilma Kennedy. (2) In appreciation, Joyce Tolliver, center, presents flowers to Miss Esther Simons and Miss Juanita Jakway. teachers in charge of the May Fete. Right column—(I) While strolling through the park one day. we were taken by surprise by a pair of roguish eyes. (2) Dancing to the tune of Short'nin' Bread ' is lots of fun. (3) Smiles in admiration of Shirley Weber's G.A.A. Good Sportsmanship award. [70] Left column, top to bottom—(I) The dancers sway to Sunrise Serenade. (2) They tap out the rhythmic beat of a sultry jazz number. (3) Blood-curdling yells warn that wild Indians are on the warpath. Maybe behop originated with the redmen! Right column: (I) Everything but learning is done in this dance that mimics a classroom. (2) These dancers take a walk in the park to the tune of Peggy O'Neill. (3) The lion tamer rejoices because she has tamed these ferocious wild animals. [71] Book Club Standing—Martha Zogg, Norma Koontz, Jo Ann Hand, Harold Spires, John Haddix. Seated—Patricia Irish, Bob Witticlc, Ned Jenison. President.........................Bob Wittick Vice-President.................Harold Spires Secretary...............Jo Ann Hand Treasurer...............Patricia Irish Program Chairman........Ned Jenison Assistants John Haddix, Norma Koontz, Martha Zogg THE BOOK CLUB A newly-organized educational group is the Book Club made up of the senior English classes. Inaugurated by Miss Addie Hochstrasser, the main purpose of this club is to secure a greater appreciation of books and their authors. Programs on humor, religion, poetry, current book reviews, and biography have been presented by the students, faculty, and interested townspeople. A special project of the Book Club was a trip to Crawfordsville, Indiana, where the entire class visited the Lew Wallace Studio, Lane House, and Wabash College. Betty Jo Vance, Patricia Thomas, Marion Henn, and Miss Hochstrasser enjoyed the trip to Redmon High School. 72] Art Club President............Hannah Newgent Secretary..................Betty Loy Treasurer................Jane Querry Sponsor..........Miss Marie Gressel Betfy Loy, Hannah Newgent, Miss Gressel. and Jane Querry make abstract designs. ART CLUB The Art Club was established in 1948. Miss Marie Gressel is the club sponsor. Every Thursday after school the members meet to sketch or work on posters. Scenery for the Junior Class play was designed by the club as well as the art work for the revues. Numerous posters for other activities have kept the club busy. Working with charcoal and pastels gives the members plenty of enjoyment, especially when they created some pieces of modern art in abstract design. Students have drawn pictures for Tiger Tales and the Arena. Some of the members helped at the Edgar County Art Exhibit, sponsored by the Woman's Club. M iss Gressel supervises poster mak ing for Jane Querry, Joan Morecraft, Bill Lycan, Jean Osborne, Hannah Newgent, Joyce Tolliver, and Jo Ann Hand. [73 1 Photography Club President........... Vice-President...... Secrete ry-T reasurer Sponsor............. Group Cooperation THE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB George Churukian .... Bill Ewing Howard Gleason . Mr. Dane Bouslog Because of the great demand, a photography club was organized this year under the direction of Mr. H. D. Bouslog. This is the first year that Paris High School has had such an organization. The club’s main purpose is to further the interest of photography in the basic principles and the proper procedure in taking and developing pictures. A darkroom has been set up in the chemistry laboratory and the facilities for developing and printing pictures are provided. Everything in the darkroom is either made or purchased with funds donated by the member! of the club. The club members have been taking pictures for TIGER TALES and the ARENA. The pictures on this club and those of the Art Club are some prducts of this year's work. -®f John Crum, Dick Shonk, Bob Skinner, Paul Brown. Upper right—Mr. Bouslog, Bill Ewing. Howard Gleason. George Churukian. Lower right—Bob Henness, Larry Heacock, Bill Henness. James Lawton, Ronald Seitz. Thespian Club President..................Fred Tait Vice-President.......... Martha Zogg Secretary.................. Jim Acklin Treasurer...............Betty Jo Vance Clerk..........................Barbara Reynolds Betty Jo Vance, Mary Jo Stacy, Red Bess, Tom Harvey, Jim Acklin. THE THESPIAN CLUB The National Thespian Society is an educational organization of teachers and students established for the advancement of dramatic arts in the schools. This year on September 23, 1949, such a dramatic club was organized in Paris High School as Troup No. 985. It is under the leadership of Miss Anne Mlinarich. The society has two purposes: (I) to create an active and intelligent interest in dramatic arts among boys and girls: (2) to establish and advance standards of excellence in all phases of dramatic arts. Helping to make this club a success are Fritzie Tait, president; Martha Zogg, vice-president: Jim Acklin, secretary; Betty Jo Vance, treasurer; and Barbara Reynolds, clerk. THESPIAN CLUB Front row—George Churukian, Jane Hippie, Jean Lamb, Mary Jo Stacy, Marion Henn, Hilah Cherry, Tom Harvey. Second row—Fred Tait, Martha Zogg, J. Acklin, Betty Jo Vance. Barbara Reynolds. Miss Mlinarich. Third row—Norman Bess. Ned Jenison. Bob Wittick. A SCENE FROM JANUARY THAW Junior Class Play The Junior Class presented a three act comedy, January Thaw, in the morning and evening of December 13, 1949. It was under the direction of Miss Anne Mlinarich and Miss Pat Callery. Members of the cast: Linda Nowlin, George Sunkel, Irma Rinesmith, Carolyn Tucker. Barbara Sprague, Judy Patrick. Don Foley. Don Philips, Richard Spung, Patricia Lowry, Allan Crable, Tom Harvey, and Bob Shuford. Members of the backstage crew: Pat Ashley. Bob Logan, Mary Ann Bristow, Richard Thomas. Ned Jenison, Jane Conley, and Joan Morecraft. Top row, left to right—(I) Tom Harvey gets some coaching from Miss Mlinarich. (2) George Sunkel, Allan Crable, and Dick Spung wait for cues. Second row, left to right—(I) Sunkel gets some make-up. (2) Miss Callery studies the play. Left column—(I) Swing er round in a square dance. (2) The high kick artists become Sage Hens. (3) It’s those gentlemen of charm—the Jolson Boys! Accompanied by Jo Ann Martin. Right column—(I) Strike up the band with Spike the Butcher and his Village Cut-ups! (2) Pat Lowry. Lindy Wade, and June Day delight with hillbilly renditions. (3) The finale with complete cast and crew. The Cool Water Revue Cool water! At long last, Paris High students quench their thirst with cool water from new electric fountains. On April 8, 1949, the student council presented an all-student talent show called The Cool Water Revue. Approximately eighty students and teachers helped on the show which had the dual purpose of sponsoring talent and obtaining new fountains. [77] Future Homemakers standing—Miss Perisho, Mrs Carl Patrick. Mrs. Bizal. Seated—Mary Dankenbring, Ida White, Norma Hinds, Shirley Davidson. OFFICERS President.....................Norma Hinds Vice-President......Shirley Davidson Secretary.......................Ida White Treasurer. . . Mary Lou Dankenbring THE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization made up of homemaking students. The purpose of this club is to promote better citizenship and better homes for tomorrow. The activities of the F. H. A. girls include the sale of cookies and other articles and parties for the members and their guests. The money earned by the club is used to send next year's president to F. H. A. camp. This year the club held a meeting each month. On a of the most outstanding meetings included a report made by Mary Stewart about her trip to Europe. The F. H. A. is proud to have forty-three members with Miss Mary Perisho and Mrs. Rachael Bizal as co-sponsors. The Club Mother is Mrs. Carl Patrick. F. H. A. Front row, left to right—D. Johnson, J. Patrick, S. Tweedy, M. Waller, J. Tweedy. S. Vance, J. Blaker, V. Cash, R. Hanna, S. Vidito, P. Powers, N. McConchie. Second row—A. Mathews. P. Irish, V. Henson, M. Davis, M. Burkett, M. McKee, D. Helton, M. Bristow, S. Chambers. S. Redman, M. Tweedy. Third row—B. Selders, A. Switzer, A. Griffin, I. White, secretary. N. Hinds, president, G. Stickler, M. Hubbard, B. Farris, R. Mullins. Back row—A. Wright, F. Petty, B. Bledsoe, M. Dankenbring, treasurer, L. Tuttle, N. Moore, M. Blair. Future Farmers OFFICERS President............Bill Keenan Vice-President.......Harry Fonner Secretary............Hubert Walls Treasurer............Frank Good Reporter.............Jim Trogdon Watchdog ................Don Hart Seated—Mr. Bickett. Standing—Harry Fonner, Jim Trogdon, Bill Keenan, Don Hart, Hubert Walls, Frank Good. THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA How many rats have you killed? Have you seen any foxes? Who's leading in the pest control contest? The F. F. A. boys are holding a pest control contest this year as one of their projects. The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of which Paris, a chapter member, boasts of forty-five future tillers of the soil. Their purpose is to obtain actual experience in raising crops and livestock, judging is also a project. The F. F. A. Club meets every third Monday in the agriculture room under the direction of their sponsor, Mr. John Bicket. At these meetings members speak on current farm topics, discuss conservation, view educational farm movies, and enjoy a social get-together. The club has gone on several field trips, including the National Livestock Show in Chicago. F. F. A. Bottom row, left to right—J. Englum, T. Whittenberg, R. Fuqua, D. Switzer. R. Quinn, C. Snyder, R. Hofmann, D. Davidson. R. Griffin, H. Rose, G. Myers. Second row—P. Meeks. P. Thompson, D. Hart, T. Stepp, D. Schnell, W. Cunningham, R. Mathews, R. Walsh, R. Mott, W. Bomgardner, H. Yeargin, D. Newhart. Third row—S. Dook, R. Drake, J. Commstock, D. Hudgins, R. McConkey, R. Petersen, F. Cash, G. Hornbrook, L. Horton, M. English, R. Brooks. Fourth row—A. Landes. L. Spillman, T. J. Davis, J. Trogdon, H. Eastham, J. Miller, W. Keenen, H. Walls, R. Good, K. Grisham. Vocational Training SCHOOL AND JOBS COMBINED DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION Top row, left to right—(I) Don Crable sells vegetables at a local grocery. (2) Bill Welch adjusts a stove for a future customer. Second row—(I) If the shoe fits, wear it! says Bob Welch. (2) May I help you, ladies? asks D. E. student Mary C. Carroll. DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS Top row, left to right—(I) Dick Vice runs the printing press at the local newspaper. (2) Neil Larson is beveling a lens. (3) Donald Goff tightens a spark plug. Second row—(I) Bob Geekie helps overhaul an engine. (2) Joe Holler shows co-ordinator Tony Reed a plant. FUTURE FARMERS AT WORK AND PLAY Tow row, left to right: (I) Glen Myers takes his Black Angus cattle to pasture. (2) Bob Quinn hopes to walk away with a few prizes at the fair this summer with his sheep. Left to right: (I) An insurance executive benefits by having Jane Hippie as his efficient secretary. (2) Liz Bandy can make that bookkeeping machine work. (3) A lot of sparkling pep entered an insurance office where Mary Jo Stacy applied for a position. Bottom row: (I) That old F.F.A. initiation is always dreaded but always anticipated. (2) Harry Fonner, one of our future farmers, shows his Duroc sow. CO-OPERATIVE OFFICE OCCUPATIONS LEARNING Procedures Left column, top to bottom—One o'clock scholars eager for learning!! (I) Mr. Smith's leadership is an asset to Paris High. (2) The sixth hour typing class struggles. (3) Teddy Murphy makes us of the band saw in industrial arts. Right column—(I) Unit presentations are given in the senior U. S. history class. (2) Mr. Frazier, counselor and guide, aids three members of the fairer sex. (3) Roy Taylor. Gus Meyer, Mike Barr learn to use tools and machinery. (4) The freshman English class holds a panel discussion. t HOMECOMING with Community Cooperation AtWKlES POP KIMG CaNNDATESPOR Left column, top to bottom—(I) Preparations by the homerooms for Homecoming, October 13. (2) Thumbtacks, tape, and streamers carry out ideas for decoration. (3) Home Room 12 produced the blue ribbon float. (4) Red” Bess and Mary Ashby confer. (5) Student voting for king and queen is heated. Right column(l) King Norman Bess and Queen Carolyn Tiffin are crowned and reign over the dance after the Paris-Effingham football game. (2) A long stag line at the dance sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce in the girls' gymnasium. May these activities establish a precedent in school and community life. [83] Dear Diary: MARCH (1949) Comes in like a lion-----the 1950 yearbook year is now starting . . . in the seventh month of school! - - - Robinson beats Paris 52-47 in the sectional at Effingham on March 10 - - - music and speech students prepare for contests----working for the Cool Water Revue - - - plans are being made for graduation - - - spring fever - - - Paris is host to district music contest on March 26--Tom Harvey, Judy Patrick, Richard Davis win Why Democracy Works contest - - - Harvey's enters national competition - - - S. A. A. basket shooting contest - - - we all enjoy spring vacation - - - The May Fete is being planned - - - Arena assignments finished! - - -Goes out like a lamb. APRIL (1949) On April 6, student presentation of Cool Water Revue - - -Kickapoo Indian makes a hit - - - Paris High School gains approval of Top row, left to right—:(l) Got a nickel? I'd like a candy bar. (2) Representatives from the Wabash Valley Association present to six enthusiastic chemistry students the third place award in the Wabash Valley. Second row—(I )The speech club play entitled The Flattering Word won for Paris High School sixth place in the state. (2) Foster Campbell goes up and over to bring more points to the Paris team. r 84 ] 1949 Top row, left to right—(I) During the Merle Crosby benefit gome, Dick Foley, left, congratulotes Max Wilson on receiving the Dick Foley award. (2) June Day crowns Wilma Kennedy, Queen of the May Fete. Second row—(I) Fred Tait, Ned Jenison, and George Churukian in the Out of This World skit. (2) The 49'ers give their last performance. North Central Association - - - Easter vacation - - - Senior girls choose May Queen candidates - - - Contest Play, The Flattering Word, 6th in State-----Juniors win G.A.A. basketball championship for second year in a row-Queen Curl reigns over Tiger Re- lays, Paris takes first - - - band concert - - - Vocal spring concert - - -New water fountains installed - - - Annual G.A.A. banquet on April 21 - - - Max Wilson—most valuable basketball player. MAY (1949) Loves is in the air - - - May Fete, You Have Seen Their Faces ----Queen Kennedy reigns - - - the seniors put their Best Foot Forward -----we got our Arenas! - - - We eat at Junior-Senior Banquet - - - dance at Junior-Senior Prom-Misery—final exams----- tears of sadness and gladness---Baccalaureate - - - Senior Night . . . senior picnic - - - Commencement - - - What does Life hold for those seniors? We'll be seniors next September! [85] Fall Dear Diary: SEPTEMBER (1949) We re back again - - - We miss the 49’ers, but we welcome the class of '53 - - - After all the vacations to California and Canada it's hard to get down to work - - - The faculty makes it back, too, with seven new members making a total of thirty-three - - - The freshmen have the largest class with one hundred ninety-seven; the sophomores come next with one hundred seventy-four; the juniors, one hundred thirty-eight; seniors, one hundred twenty-six - - - Our first vacation comes on September 5, Labor Day, before we have hardly had a chance to get re-acquainted and readjusted - - - The juniors select their class rings on September 12 - - - The Thespian Club is organized by Miss Mlinarich - - - We have our first football game on September 16 - - - The next is with Marshall on September 23 - - -The Publications Financial staff begins its money-making for Arena and Tiger Tales - - - Have first assembly program on September 26 Top row, left to right—{I) P.H.S. twirlers and the marching band are high steppers. (2) The grand march is executed at the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Second row—(I) So get 'em Tigers! Dick Kennedy and Paul Jacobs are tearing after a Flaming Heart from Effingham. (2) A hill-billy get-together with George Churukian, Eddie Laughlin, Don Phillips, Jim Acklin, Bob Collenborger, and Willard Gibson. [861 1949 Top row, loft to right—(l)The Homecoming pep rally before the game with Effingham. (2) The freshies line up for their first Arena pictures. (3) A take-off for the Arena sales campaign skit. Second row—(I) The concession workers pour coffee for cold but loyal P.H.S. football rooters. (2) Miss Luckhaupt oversees her home room's float preparations. - - - The freshmen still can't find the science room - - - they go to the attic instead. OCTOBER (1949) The Book Club is organized by Miss Hochstrasser - - - Tiger Tales takes first in Wabash Valley Competition - - - The Homecoming parade and dance make a hit - - - Sadie gets her man - - - Robinson game ends football season - - - Halloween brings the usual tricks ---E. I. Institute makes a one day vacation for us, not the teachers - - - District Cross Country Meet on October 29 - - - Juniors go over their goal in the magazine sales—$2000.00! NOVEMBER (1949) November 4 is the end of first quarter - - - Our parents see us work during National Education Week - - - Armistice Day vacation, November II----Cross Country wins State again to remain the only championship cross country team in Illinois - - - Basketball season opens with Montezuma game—we won and started our march to state! f 87 1 Winter Dear Diary: DECEMBER (1949) Holiday Tourney, the 28th to 30th—lots of fun, but we lose by one point to Flora - - - freshmen have a Christmas Dance which features a dancing contest - - - January Thaw is presented by the juniors and enjoyed by all - - - Paris goes to Robinson for the E. I. League Music Festival - - - Chorus gives a Christmas concert before the student body - - - Mrs. Allen D. Albert talks to the Book Club on Madonnas - - - Sub-Deb Christmas Dance on the 23rd with the music of Leo Baxter - - - Christmas vacation begins on the 21st— by 3:31 the entire school is empty - - - the building has its face lifted during the vacation with pastel pinks and greens. JANUARY (1950) Slowest month of the year - - - New Year's festivities - - -resolutions made, then broken - - - review for exams - - - semester exams----registration for second semester - - - readjustment- Top row, left to right—(I) Size seven?—measuring tor caps and gowns. (2) Mrs. Albert captivates the Boole Club with her talk on Madonnas. Second row—(I) Open wide—freshman dental examinations. (2) Eating up the profit, girls. [88] Top row, left to right—(I) Becky Jo Smith crowns Queen Carolyn Tucker and King Bob Collenburger at the Sweetheart Swing. (2) The mad rush after an Arena meeting. (3) Bob Collenburger accepts the regional trophy to add to our ever-growing accumulation. Second row—(I) A group picture of candidates for king and queen for the Sweetheart Swing. basketball games----winning streak-----bad weather gives us a vacation - - - banquet and prom committees named - - - seniors order their personal cards and announcements - - - senior cruise planned - - - Honor assembly held—awards presented to scholars, athletes, and journalists. FEBRUARY (1950) Preparations for contests—music and speech - - - Sweetheart Swing—King, Bob Collenberger, Queen, Carolyn Tucker - - - Robinson beats us again in the E. I. League Tournament and captures first place - - - seniors play their last scheduled basketball game with Lawrenceville - - - script writers start work on the Floating Footlights Revue ---district speech contest at Charleston on the 25th —Pat Thomas, Norma Hinds, and Pat Lowry receive firsts - - -Teachers' Institute held on the 10th - - - Polio Benefit Game between Eastern State and Central Missouri with Eastern coming out on top - - - G.A.A. goes to Mattoon for a play day--Movies of the Boy Scout Jubilee shown at a lyceum program - - - State Fair, sponsored by the Student Council, is a wonderful surprise. r 89 ] Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet Left column—(I) M. C. Norman Bess keeps the program running smoothly. (2) The Grand March. (3) And the Band Played On. Right column—(I) The Junior and Senior Banquet really was Out of This World ! (2) I crown you King Max; I crown you Queen Harriet. Out of This World” describes and names the most outstanding events of the junior and senior class of 1949. Both the banquet and prom r 901 proved successful in spirit and decoration. The banquet and prom were held on May 20 and 21, 1949, respectively. Se io' Pl v .� d W Nl3|„ Left cl..-1'l 8-' ,F °' F” ’ srsyte =rir n.i- ’— shop Quintet really lathers up. Right column-! I) and (2) Busy seniors e'fioycovenng up their footprints after • stops the show with his hula. ' ° Choral Group review old class favorites. [91 1 Graduation — 1949 Top picture, left to right—(I) Jean Kizer and Wax Wilson receive the first Chamber of Commerce citizenship trophies. (2) The following were for the Colson's sportsmanship plaque: Wax Wilson, basketball: Foster Campbell, football; Glen Curtis, track. (3) As athletic lettermen with the highest scholastic records Fred Blair, Jack Holt, and Wax Wilson win, respectively, gold, silver, and bronze medals. FUTURE ALUMNI IN SOLEMN PROCESSION On Tuesday, May 31, 1949, one hundred and five seniors became the newest alumni of Paris High School. The commencement program included musical selections and a panel discussion, How Can We Make Democracy Live? , in which the seniors spoke for themselves. Final honors and diplomas were awarded by Principal Charles L. Smith and Mr. R. R. Thompson, president of the Board of Education. SENIOR CLASS - WHO’S WHO JAMES H. ACKUN Class Officer 3, 4; Home Room Officer I; Book Club 4: Thespian Club 4—Officer 4-Junior Play Cast 3; Football I; Track I, 2, 3. 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4—Co-Captain 4. BARBARA LOU AIRHART Home Room Officer 2: Student Council I; Chorus 4; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; Speech Club I; Quill and Scroll 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll. DONALD L. ALEXANDER Class Officer I, 3; Home Room Officer 4; Book Club 4; Football I, 2. 3. 4. MARY VIRGINIA ASHBY Home Room Officer I; Chorus 2. 3; Revue 3. 4; F.H.A. 3: Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; Speech Club I; May Fete I, 2. 3. 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Twirler I, 2. 3. 4. MARTHA ANN BAKER F. H.A. I; G.A.A. I. 2. 3. 4—Officer 4; May Fete I. 2. 3. 4; Office Occupation Club 4. ELIZABETH ANN BANDY Student Council 3: Tiger Tales 3; Arena 4; Speech Club I; Office Occupations Club 4; Honor Roll; Banquet Committee 3; May Fete I, 2, 3. 4; Revue 3. JOHN E. BARKER Book Club 4. JOSEPH B. BELL Class Officer 2; Junior Play Cast 3; Football I. 2. 3, 4; Track I, 2; D. E. Club 4; Intramural Basketball 2. 3. NORMAN L. BESS Class Officer I; Home Room Officer I, 4; Chorus I, 3; Revue 3, 4; Book Club 4; Thespian Club 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Football 1. 2, 3, 4—Captain 4; Track I, 2. 3; Basketball I. 2, 3. 4. I LA L. BOWEN G. A.A. 4; Book Club 4; May Fete I. 2. 3. 4. ROSALIE BOYER Book Club 4; Speech Club I; May Fete I, 2. 3. 4. CAROLYN BRYANT F.H.A. I, 2; Book Club 4; May Fete I. 2. 3. 4. WANDA JEAN CAMERON May Fete I. 2. 3. 4; Office Occupations Club 4; Twirler I, 2, 3. 4. MARY CATHERINE CARROLL Home Room Officer I, 3; Student Council I; Chorus I; May Fete I. 2. 3. 4; D. E. Club 4. FRANK C. CASH F.F.A. I. 2. 3. 4; Book Club 4; Track I, 2; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4. HILAH J. CHERRY Home Room Officer. 2. 3; G.A.A. I, 2; Arena 4; Revue 3, 4; Orchestra I, 2. 3; Band I. 2, 3; Thespian Club 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Majorette 1.2. 3, 4; Speech Contest I, 2, 3. 4; Office Occupations Club—Officer 4. MARGARET A. CHERRY Central Junior High, Riverside. California I; F.H.A. 3; Chorus 3; Book Club 4; May Fete 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll. GEORGE A. CHURUKIAN Tiger Tales 3, Arena 3, 4; Chorus 2. 4; Revue 3, 4; Book Club 4; Thespian Club 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Sport Manager I; Photography Club 4—Officer 4. ROBERT E. COLLENBERGER Student Council 2; F.F.A. I; Football I; Track I. 2. 3. 4; Cross Country 2, 3. 4; Baseball 4; Basketball I, 2. 3, 4—Captain 4. MARILYN COLLER Home Room Officer 3.4; F.H.A. 3; Arena 4; Revue 3, 4; Book Club 4; Junior Play Crew 3; May Fete I, 2. 3. 4; Honor Roll. PATRICIA COLLIER Home Room Office' I, 2: Chorus 3. 4 Revue 3, 4; Publications Financial Staff 3 4; Junior Play Crew 3; May Fete I, 2. 3, 4 Honor Roll; Office Occupations Club 4 Vocal Contest 3, 4. ANNE CRABLE Home Room Officer I; Student Council 2; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; Junior Play Crew I. 3; Speech Club I; Quill and Scroll 4; May Fete I, 2. 3, 4; Twirler 2, 3. 4. DONALD L. CRABLE Home Room Officer I; Revue 3. 4; Orchestra I. 2, 3; Band I, 2, 3. 4; Track I; Cross Country I; Baseball 3; Intramural Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; D. E. Club 4. ROBERT P. GEEKIE Publications Financial Staff 3. 4; Junior Play Crew 3; Golf 3; May Fete 3. WILLIARD C. GIBSON Home Room Officer 4; Book Club 4; Track I, 2. 3, 4; Basketball I, 2. 3, 4; Cross Country I. 2. 3. 4. DONALD G. GOFF Industrial Arts Club I; Carnival 2. MARY CATHERINE GORMAN Book Club 4; May Fete I. 2. 3, 4; Honor Roll. ALICE GRIFFIN F.H.A. I. 3. 4; Arena 4; Book Club 4; May Fete I. 2. 3. 4. JOHN OSCAR HADDIX Home Room Officer 4; Student Council I; Book Club—Officer 4; Track I. MINERVA ELLEN HANCOCK F.H.A. 2. 3; G.A.A. 2; May Fete 2. 3. 4; D. E. Club 4; Photography Club 4. JOHN A. CRUM Book Club 4- Track I; Photography Club 4; May Fete I. 3; Art Club 3; Industrial Arts Club I; Intramural Basketball 4. EVA MAE CURL Socred Heart Academy. Springfield. Illinois 1, 2; Home Room Officer 3; Book Club 4; May Fete 3. 4; Relay Queen 3. GERALD A. CURL Home Room Officer I; Student Council 2. 3; Chorus I, 2. 3; Revue 3; Honor Roll; Publications Financial Staff 4; D. E. Club Officer 4; Cheerleader 2; Vocal Contest 2. 3; Prom Committee 3. MARGARET DANNER Tiger Tales 3—Associate Editor 4; F.H.A. 3; Chorus 2. 3; Book Club 4; May Fete I. 2. 3. 4; Honor Roll; Carnival 2; First—Feature Writing—Wabash Valley. DOROTHY LEE DENNISON F.H.A. 3; Chorus I. 2. 3; May Fete I, 2. 3. 4; Vocal Contest I, 2, 3. RICHARD L. DRAKE F.F.A. I. 2. 3. 4: Book Club 4; Track 4; Intramural Basketball 4. BUDDY DEAN EDWARDS Chorus 2. 4; Revue 3. 4; Band 2, 3. 4; Book Club 4; Football I. 2; Track I; Basketball I; Honor Roll; Vocal Contest 4; Instrumental Contest 3, 4. DONALD R. ELLEDGE Home Room Officer 2, 3; F.F.A. I, 2. 3; D. E. Club 4; Intramural Basketball I. 2. GENE L. EVINGER F.F.A. I, 2; Revue 3. BETTY F. FARRIS F.H.A. 3, 4; Book Club 4; May Fete I, 2, 3. 4. HARRY H. FONNER Class Officer 2; Student Council 2; F.F.A. 2, 3. 4. HELEN FORSTER Orchestra I, 4; Band I. 2. 3, 4; Book Club 4; May Fete I. 2. 3, 4; Instrumental Contest 3, 4; Revue 4. MARILYN FREEMAN Scottland High School, Scottland, Illinois I, 2; F.H.A. I, 2; Book Club 4; May Fete 3. 4. JAMES S. FUNKHOUSER Home Room Officer 2. 3; F.F.A. I. 2; Chorus 2; Revue 3; Courtney Award 3; Book Club 4; Football 4; Track I. 2. 3, 4; Cross Country 2. 3; Pal Club I, 2, 3, 4. MILDRED JOAN GARDNER May Fete I. 2, 4; Office Occupations Club 4; Honor Roll. ORRELL JO ANN HAND Chorus I. 2, 3. 4- Arena 4; Book Club— Officer 4; May Fete I. 2. 3 4; Courtesy Award 3; Honor Roll; Revue 3; Art Club 4; Prom Committee 3; Vocal Music Contest 1. 2. 3, 4. WILLIAM THOMAS HANNA Home Room Officer 4; Courtesy Award 2; Book Club 4; Track 2, 3; Basketball 2. 3 4; Cross Country 2, 3. 4; Pal Club 2. 3. 4. DONALD D. HART F. F.A. I. 2. 3. 4—Officer 4; Book Club 4; Track I; Intramural Basketball I, 2. 3. 4. RUTH ANN HAUGHT G. A.A. I, 2. 3. 4; Chorus I; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 3; D. E. Club 4; Music Contest I. LAWRENCE A. HEFNER Chorus 2. 3; Junior Play Cast 3; Track I. 2. 3; Basketball I. 2. 3, 4; Cross Country I, 2. 3. 4. MARIAN HENN Student Council 4; Orchestra 4; Band I, 2. 3. 4; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 3. 4; Junior Play Crew 3; Quill and Scroll 4; May Fete I, 2. 3. 4; Music Contest 2. 3. 4. JERRY JOE HENSON Book Club 4. ELIZABETH JANE HIPPLE Home Room Officer I. 2; Student Council 3; F.H.A. 3; Revue 3, 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; Thespian Culb 4; Junior Play Cast 3; May Fete 1.2 3. 4; Office Practice Club 4; Cheerleader 2. SARA JANE HOGUE Home Room Officer I; Orchestra I. 2. 3, 4; Band I. 2. 3. 4; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; Quill and Scroll 4; May Fete I, 2. 3. 4. JOSEPH HOLLER Home Room Officer I; Honor Roll. BARBARA JOAN HORN May Fete I, 2. 3, 4; Office Practice Club 4. DAPHENA MARLENE HUBBARD Home Room Officer 2. 3; F.H.A. 4; Tiger Tales 3; Chorus 2. 3. 4; May Fete 4; Publications Financial Staff 4. DONALD INGRAM Scottland High School I, 2, 3; F.F.A. I, 2, 3; Basketball 2. 3. PATRICIA ANN IRISH Student Council I; G.A.A. 2. 4; Orchestra I. 2. 3. 4; Band I. 2. 3. 4; Book Club-Officer 4; May Fete I. 2, 4; Music Contest I. 2. 3, 4. (Continued on page 95) [93] Top, left to right—Mr. William Porter, custodian of the boys' gym. (2) Mr. Jake Gale, Mr. Harry Millhouse. and Mr. James Alexander in their workshop. Lower—(I) Mr. Orval Goff, night custodian and helper in evening activities. (2) Mrs. Harry Millhouse, Mrs. Ona Dunn and Mrs. Ray Givens serve the noon meal in the lunch room. [9M SENIOR CLASS - WHO’S WHO PAUL EUGENE JACOBS Whittier Union High School; Broadview Academy I, 2; Football 4; Track 3, 4; Basketball 4; Pal Club 4. JAMES CHARLES JARRELL Chorus 4; Revue 3; Courtesy Award 3; Orchestra 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Track 2; Golf 3; Baseball 3; Music Contest 2. 3. EDWARD H. JENISON Class Officer 3; Student Council I. 2, 3. 4. Tiger Tales I. 2, 3. 4—Editor 4; Arena 3; Revue 3, 4; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff I, 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Junior Play Crew 3. KAY DIANE JONES Home Room Officer I, 2; Chorus 3: Revue 3; Junior Play Crew 3; Arena 4; Speech Club I; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; D. E. Club 4; Twirlers 2, 3. 4. HIRAM THOMAS KERRICK GEORGE KETNER West Terre Haute High School I, 2; Book Club 4. DONALD EUGENE KIRBY F. F.A. 3; Football 2, 4; Cross Country 2; Pal Club 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3. MARGARET RUTH KNEISLEY G. A.A. 2. 3; Orchestra I. 2, 3, 4; Band I. 2, 3. 4; May Fete I, 2. 3, 4; Carnival 2; Music Contest I, 2. 3, 4. NORMA JEAN KOONTZ Home Room Officer I; Book Club 4— Officer 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4. FRANCIS HAROLD KROENUNG Home Room Officer I, 2, 3; Arena 4; Revue 3; Book Club 4; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Track I; Basketball I; Intramural Basketball 2. 3; Pal Club I, 2. 3. 4. JEAN LAMB Tiger Tales I, 2, 3; G.A.A. I. 2, 3, 4 Arena 3, 4; Revue 3. 4; Publications Financial Staff I, 2, 3. 4; Junior Play Crew 3; Thespian Club 4; Speech Club I: Quill and Scroll 4; May Fete I. 2, 3. 4; Honor Roll. HAROLD NEIL LARSON Home Room Officer 3; F.F.A. I; Junior Play Cast 3. BETTY JEAN McEVCY Home Room Officer 2; Chorus 2, 3; Junior Play Crew 3; Speech Club I; May Fete I. 2, 3. 4; D. E. Club 4; Twirlers I. 2. 3. 4; Vocal Contest 2, 3. jessie mae McMullen F.H.A. I. 2. 3; May Fete I, 2. 3. 4; D. E. Club 4. EDNA MAY MATHEWS Tiger Tales 3; Book Club 4; May Fete I. 2. 3. 4. ROBERT MATHEWS Book Club 4; Track 4; Baseball 4; Intramural Basketball 4. KENNETH R. MILLER Book Club 4. ELMER J. MONTROSS Book Club 4. RALPH WILLIAM MOOD Home Room Officer I, 2; Revue 3; Orchestra l. 2. 3. 4; Band I, 2. 3. 4; Book Club 4; Junior Play Crew 3; Track I; May Fete I. 2, 3. 4; Instrumental Contest I, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball I, 2, 3. MURELANN MORRIS Class Officer I. 2; G.A.A. I. 2; Publications Financial Staff I, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Crew 2, 3; Thespian Club 4; Speech Club I; Maye Fete I, 2. 3, 4; Office Practice Club 4—Officer 4. JOHN HERBERT MORRISEY Band 2; Book Club 4. ADA ROSEMARY MULLEN F.H.A. 4; Book Club 4; May Fete I, 2. 3. 4. MARY ANN MURPHY Home Room Officer I. 2; Publication Financial Staff 4; Speech Club I; May Fete I. 2, 3. 4; Office Practice Club 4—Officer 4. HANNAH NEWGENT Home Room Officer I, 2, 4; Tiger Tales 3. 4; Arena 4; Chorus 4; Book Club 4; May Fete I. 2, 3. 4; Art Club 3. 4—Officer 4; Prom Committee 3; Honor Roll. DONALD LEE NEWHART Book Club 4. DONALD OBETZ F.F.A. I; Revue 3; Football I; Intramural Basketball I. 2. 3. 4. IDA MARIE PETERSON F. H.A. I. 2, 3; Publications Financial Staff 4; Quill and Scroll 4; May Fete I, 2. 3; D. E. Club 4. RUBY FERN PINE Deceased—December 24, 1949. HAZEL ELIZABETH PITTS G. A.A. I, 2, 3, 4—Officer 3, 4; Book Club 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA JANE REYNOLDS Student Council I. 2; F.H.A. 3; Revue 3, 4; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; Junior Play Crew 3; Thespian Club 4— Officer 4; Speech Club I; May Fete I. 2. 3, 4; Twirlers I, 2; Speech Contest I, 2. HARRIETTE RINESMITH Home Room Officer 4; Student Council 4; G.A.A. I. 2. 3. 4 Arena 4; Chorus 3. 4; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff ; Junior Play Crew 3; Quill and Scroll 4; May Fete I. 2. 3. 4. JOSEPH S. P. SIMS Home Room Officer I, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 3: Chorus I, 3, 4; Revue 3; Book Club 4; Sport Manager I; Honor Roll; Music 3, 4. LLOYD SOUGHERS Home Room Officer I. 2; Student Council 3; Chorus I. 2; Track I. 2. 3. 4; Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Cross Country I, 2, 3. 4; Golf 3; Pal Club 2. 3. 4. HAROLD SPIRES Book Club 4—Officer 4; Track I, 2. 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4; Cross Country 3. 4; Pai Club 3, 4. MARY JO STACY Home Room Officer I, 2; F.H.A. I; Thespian Club 4; Junior Play Cast 3; May Fete I. 2. 3, 4; Office Practice Club 4—Officer 4; Speech Contest 2. SARA SUE STEPHENS Home Room Officer I, 4; F.H.A. 3. 4; Arena 4; Chorus 4; Book Club 4; May Fete I, 2. 3. 4; Honor Roll. ROBERT J. STUBBS Vermilion High School I. 2; Home Room Officer 3; Football 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; D. E. Club 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4. BARBARA JOAN SUDDUTH G.A.A. I. 2. 3, 4; Publications Financial Staff 3, 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Quill and Scroll 4; May Fete I. 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll. JERRY DON SWEELEY Class Officer I, 4; Home Room Officer I, 3; Revue 3; Book Club 4; Football I. 2, 3. 4; Pal Club 3. 4; Intramural Basketball I, 3. 4. NAOMI ALINE SWITZER F.H.A. I, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2; Chorus 2, 3; Book Club 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contest 2, 3. FRED CHARLES TAIT Class Officer 3, 4; Home Room Officer 2, 3; Thespian Club 4-Officer 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Track I, 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3. 4; Cross Country I. 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Pal Club 2. 3. 4. PATRICIA ANN THOMAS Student Council 2; G.A.A. I, 2. 3, 4; Chorus 3. 4; Revue 3, 4; Band 3; Book Club 4; Quill and Scroll 4; May Fete 3. 4; Arena 4; Music Contest 3. CAROLYN TIFFIN Home Room Officer 3; Arena 4; Chorus I. 2. 3. 4; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; Junior Play Crew 3; Quill and Scroll 4; May Fete I, 2. 3, 4; Honor Roll I. 2. 3. JOYCE LORRAINE TOLLIVER Home Room Officer 3; G.A.A. I, 2, 3. 4— Officer 3, 4; Arena 4; Chorus I. 2. 3. 4; Book Club 4; Junior Play Crew 3; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 4; Vocal Contest I, 2, 3. JULIA MAY TRINE Chorus 2. 3; Courtesy Award 3; May Fete I. 2. 3, 4; Office Practice Club 4; Music Contest 2, 3. SHIRLEY ANNE TUCKER Home Room Officer I, 3; Student Council 2; F.H.A. 3; G.A.A. 3. 4; Arena 4; Revue 3, 4; Junior Play Crew 3; Speech Club I; May Fete I, 2, 3 4; Cheerleaders 2. 3, 4. BETTY JOAN VANCE Class Officer 2; Home Room Officer 2; G.A.A. 2. 3, 4 Arena 4; Chorus I; Book Club 4; Junior Play Cast 3; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Speech Contest I, 2. 3. VIRGINIA VAN GILDER G.A.A. I. 2. 3. 4—Officer 3; Book Club 4; May Fete I. 2. 3. 4. DAVID LEE VAUGHN Home Room Officer I; Student Council 4; F.F.A. I; Book Club 4; Track I. 2, 3; Basketball I, 2. 3; Cross Country I, 2. 3; Pal Club 3. 4. JAMES ALLEN VICE Home Room Officer 4; Student Council I; Intramural Basketball I. 2. 3, 4. RICHARD LAWRENCE VICE Industrial Arts Club I, 2. WARREN LINDLE WADE Class Officer 4; Chorus I. 2. 3, 4; Revue 3. 4; Football 3; Track I, 2; Cross Country I, 2; Golf 3: May Fete 2, 3: Pal Club I. 2, 3, 4- Speech Contest 2; Vocal Contest I, 2. 3. 4. BETTE LOIS WALLS Home Room Officer 2; Chorus I. 2. 3. 4; Arena 4; Band 2; Book Club 4; May Fete I, 2, 3. 4; Vocal Contest 2, 3. 4; Revue 4. JOHN HARVEY WASHBURN Revue 3; Orchestra I. 2. 3. 4; Band I. 2. 3. 4; Book Club 4; May Fete 3; Instrumental Contest I, 2, 3. 4; Intramural Basketball 4. TOBERT EUGENE WELCH D. E. Club 4; Intramural Basketball I, 2. 3. 4. WILLIAM WELCH D. E. Club 4; Intramural Basketball I, 2. 3. 4. IDA ELIZABETH WHITE Home Room Officer 2. 4; F.H.A. 3. 4— Officer 4; Chorus I, 2, 3: Book Club 4; May Fete I. 2. 3. 4; Vocal Contest 2. 3. DOROTHY WILLIAMSON May Fete I. 2. 3. 4; Office Occupation Club 4. MARY JO ANN WITTICK Student Council I; Tiger Tales 4; Orchestra 4; Band I. 2, 3. 4; Book Club 4; Junior Play Crew 3; May Fete I, 2. 3. 4; Instrumental Contest I, 2. 3, 4. ROBERT LOUIS WITTICK Class Officer I. 2, 3; Home Room Officer I. 2; Band I. 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4— Officer 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Revue 3, 4; Football I; Track I. 2. 3, 4; Basketball I, 2. 3, 4; Cross Country I, 2. 3. 4. ROBERT EDGAR WOOD Tiger Tales 3; Chorus 2; D. E. Club 4. MARTHA JANE ZOGG Student Council I 2; Arena 4; Book Club 4—Officer 4; Thespian Club 4—Officer 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Speech Club I; May Fete I. 2. 3. 4; Twirlers 2. 3. 4; Revue 3, 4. [95 1 THE ORANGE AND THE BLACK Tho' Mattoon has always favored The green and golden hue, And fhe gentle sons of Charleston To the red and gold are true, We will own the lilies slender, Nor honor shall they lack While the Tiger stands defender Of the Orange and the Black! Th ru the four long years of high school, Midst the scenes we love so well, As the mystic charm to knowledge We vainly seek to spell, Or we win athletic vict'ries On the football field or track, Still we work for dear Old Paris And the Orange and the Black! When the cares of life o'ertake us, Mingling fast our locks with gray, Should our dearest hopes betray us, False fortune fall our way, Still we banish care and sadness As we turn our mem'ries back And recall those days of gladness 'Neath the Orange and the Black! 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