-ARENA Published By The Arena Staff Paris High School Paris, Illinois Belongs to o ! A J  A._ .. A «- â– t ti] Paris High School Established—1875 Present building erected—1908 Girls’ gym and auditorium added—1922 Roys’ gym erected—1942 Present enrollment—662 Seniors—125 Juniors—169 Sophomores—162 Freshmen—206 Faculty members—32 Accredited by the North Central Association and the Department of Education, State of Illinois. [2] Foreword Pixie Paris presents this graphic edition depicting Paris High School personalities, sports that made headlines, and the varied organizations and activities which correlate with the academic courses. We hope that each time our little printer’s imp, Pixie Paris, takes you for a stereoscopic tour of the 1951 Arena you will again imagine yourselves students at P.H.S., congregating in the halls, cheering with the excited crowds at games, participating in assembly programs, revues, plays, carnivals, and contests, dancing to sweet music at the proms, and then graduation night-. These pictorial records are composed of Review of Personalities, Review of Sports, and Review of Activities. Each club or organization has been associated with the educational course from which it emanates or is related. The curriculum includes language arts, the physical sciences and math, the social sciences, physical education, music, and vocational education. Each club or organization should and usually does reflect a spirit of service toward the school. The Paris High School Student Council, as the students’ representative body, heads the list of such service organizations. Its interrelated activities are graphically depicted; in addition, the other clubs which render special services are explained and pictured. The language arts section includes English, Latin, French, speech, dramatic,, productions, and contests. The science and math division is composed of both the physical and social sciences and the choices of courses in mathematics. Associated with the physical education department are activities in the P. E. classes and the May F'ete. The music section pictures both the choral and instrumental departments with their programs and contest work. The vocational department depicts school and on-the-job courses and includes homemaking and agriculture, commercial education, distributive education, office practice, and diversified occupation, plus the allied clubs. Senior Week with its activities that leave such nostalgic memories forms a logical conclusion to this blended review of school life. We hope that in later years you will refer to your ’51 Arena and look upon your high school days as some of the happiest of your lives. Please follow our Pixie Paris through the Arena pages and scan our Pictorial Review of P. H. S. Happy memories! Pictorial Review Pages 33-51 [4] I. Review of Personalities Administration Faculty Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Assistants School Improvement The American Public School system is an institution which society uses to direct worthwhile habits, skills, attitudes, and knowledge. By this institution and these procedures we help to develop youth to become worthy citizens in our democratic society. Anything the schools can do to strengthen society should be a responsibility and a challenge. Among recent improvements in the Paris schools the one that is most important and perhaps the least known is the curriculum revision program. Paris schools are participating in the Illinois School Curriculum program. We are now working in the field of English, grades one through twelve, and we have started some study in the field of social science. Ultimately we may expect our curriculum revision program to include all phases of the school program. Improvement of the curriculum should be viewed as a continuous process. Paris teachers are now building a foundation upon which the never-ending journey of curriculum study may properly function in meeting the needs of youth and of society. MR. EUGKNE L. JOHNSON, B.A., M.A. Superintendent of the Paris Public Schools PARIS BOARD OF EDUCATION Left to right: Mr. John Taflingcr, Mr. Rodney Bell, Mr. Charles S. Levings Jr., Mr. Karl O’Hair, Mr. Don Morris, Mr. Eugene Scott, and Mr. Eugene Johnson. MR. VERNON E. BROADHEAD, B.S., M.A Principal of the Paris High School High School Life High school life is a most interesting phase of human growth. It is a moving picture where one sees honest effort, deep devotion, high ideals, and marked progress. It is a cross-section of humanity with all of its trials, successes, and ambitions. However, young people are undismayed by trials, encouraged by success, and lured to dare the impossible by their ambitions. High school life is more than a moving picture for its characters come face to face with those of other ages. They approve or denounce with equal vigor. They orate with certainty concerning world peace and other international topics. High school life is a drama intermingled with romance, tragedy, realism, and other varieties of human experience. It is truly wonderful and entertaining. This high school annual is an attempt to portray such a panorama. SCHOOL achael Bizal, B.S., M.S.f Ph.D. Vocational Education Mary Dulin Boland, B.A. Social Science Dane Bouslog, B.Ed. Physical Science Mary Dole Bryan, B.A. Librarian Everett H. Cooley, B.S. Physical Science Edward T. Day, B.Ed., M.S. Vocational Education Maude E. Dorsett, B.A., M.A. Language Arts Catherine Farrell, B.A., M.A. Lanauaae Arts Arthur C. Forster, B.S., M.S. t nfltviunti 1950 Paris High School Faculty 1951 Ruth Wilkin Frazier, B.S., M.A. Language Arts, Guidance Marie Gressel, B.S. Commercial Education Addie Hochstrasser, B.A., M.A. Language Arts Elizabeth Hunter, A.B. Language Arts Charles Johnson, B.Ed. Carl Jones, B.S. Social Science Mathematics Norma Kerrick, B.A , M.A. Leland K. Lane, B.A. Social Science Physical Science- Rex Lewis, R.S., M.S. Vocational Education Patricia McNees, B.S. Choral Music Estalenc Meeker, B.S. Physical Education Mary Perisho, B.S. Vocational Education Ann Mlinarich, B.A. Language Arts Frank E. Rhea, B.S. Commercial Education Marilyn Mullen, B.S. Physical Education Mary Ida Kiedell, B.A. Commercial Education William O’Kane, B.S. Physical Education 1950 Paris High School Faculty 1951 Elsia Tate, B.A. Language Arts Richard J. Smith, B.S Vocational Education Jesse 1). Wallace, B.S. Vocational Education Harry Sortal, B.S. Physical Education Louis Waterloo Instrumental Music Don Sweelcy, B.S. Social Science Mary Nichols Secretary Margaret Sullivan Secretary The Senior Class President—Tom Harvey Vice-President—George Stmkel Secretary—Jerry Gale Treasurer—Dick Claybaugh Sponsor—Mr. Charles Johnson Senior Class Record As they near the completion of their fourth and final year in P.H.S., the seniors of 1951 look back on the various activities and events that have combined to make this the most memorable period in their lives. In 1948, one hundred seventy-three students were introduced to new and exciting surroundings. As freshmen, many of them attained distinc- Dick Claybaugh, Jerry Gale, Mr. Charles Johnson, Tom Harvey, tion through sports, music, the honor roll, Student and George Sunkel. Council, and other groups. Better acquainted with the school and its rules, these students, as sophomores, kept the good reputation they established as freshmen by placing more people in the organizations of the school. Finally reaching the height of upper-classmen, as juniors they left a good record for the future classes to maintain. Among the outstanding events during the year were the annual prom and banquet with the theme, “A Dreamer’s Holiday,” financed by the selling of magazine subscriptions. The class set an all time high of over two thousand dollars. This was possible only with the help of Mrs. Norma Kerrick. Under the direction of Miss Ann Mlinarich, the class presented a comedy entitled “January Thaw.” Indeed, the juniors made this a very successful year. The final year at P.H.S. closes for these seniors and brings to an end all the joys and problems that developed during their school career. These problems will be forgotten as the one hundred twenty-five seniors remember their senior night and play, the Arena, the winning teams, the May Fete, and last of all, baccalaureate and commencement. « DENNIS LEE ADAMS Dennie ... a twin . . . valuable man on the gridiron. Book Club 4; Football 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Cross Country 1, 2. DONALD RAE ADAMS The other tioin . . . another pigskin toter . . . peppy, yet reserved. Book Club 4; Football 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Cross Country 1, 2; Carnival 1. EDMUND PATRICK ASHLEY Spirit of the Fighting Irish” . . . short and neat. Student Council 1; F.D.A. 4; Revue 2, 3; Junior Play Crew 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Intramural Basketball 1, 2; Golf 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3; Carnival 1, 4. PATSY JEAN BRENEMAN Demure lady . . . industrious . . . dependable and cooperative. Chorus 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; O. P. Club 4. MARY ANN BRISTOW Homecoming queen . . . expert cook . . . sweet and friendly. Student Council 3; F.D.A. 4, officer 4; F.H.A. 3; Arena 4; Publications Financial Staff 3, 4; Junior Play Crew 3; May Fete 3, 4; Sacred Heart Academy 1, 2. [9] EDDIE KAY BROCK XVhat a man! . . . good sport . . . good friend . . . football a specialty. F.D.A. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; May Fete 3. GWEN LEE CALVIN Level-headed . . . activity gal . . . brimful of good ideas. Home Room Officer 1, 2; Student Council 3, officer 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, officer 3; Orchestra 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Instrumental Contests 1, 2, 3; O. P. Club 4. BEVERLY OMA JEW'EL CAMPBELL Hager to help others . . . friendly, sparkling exes. F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. JAMES LEO CAMPBELL A mechanic in the making . . . ideal 4-H’er . . . quiet. Tiger Tales 1; Band 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Dramatics 1. 4. PAUL DONALD CARROLL Future auto salesman . . . amiable . . . lover of sports. RICHARD LEE CLAYBAUGH Dick . . . captain of the hardwood . . . diligent worker. Class Officer 4; Home Room Officer 3; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4. MARGARET JANE CONLEY ARENA co-editor . . . pretty, pert, and peppy . . . radiates enthusiasm. Home Room Officer 2; Arena 4; Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Courtesy award 2, 3; Publications Financial Staff 3, 4; Junior Play Crew 3; May Fete 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contests 2, 3, 4; Carnival 4; Revue 3; Book Club 4. AD ALLEN CRABLE A sure card . . . intelligently curious . . . loyal. Class Officer 2: Home Room Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Revue 3; Book Club 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 2. LESTER OLIN CRUM An ardent Tiger fan . . . a silent man . . . eager to help. Tiger Talcs 3; Arena 4; Book Club 4. WILLIAM THOMAS CUNNINGHAM Likes the wide open spaces of a farm . . quietly ambitious. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, officer 4; Book Club 4; Track 1; Baseball 3. 4. RICHARD ALLEN DAILEY Dust off the baseball diamond, here comes Richard . . . capable of good things. Book Club 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. MARY LOUISE DANKENBRING A pillar of the F.H.A. ... a disposition as sunny as her hair. Home Room Officer 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1 ; F.D.A. 4, [ 10 ] officer 4; F.H.A .2, 3, 4, officer 3, 4; Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3; Arena 3, 4 ; Revue 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3t 4; Cheerleader 2. CHARLES ALONZO DAVIS Chuck . . . happy-go-lucky . . . instigator of many an idea. Home Room Officer 3; Tiger Tales 3; Book Club 4; Football 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4. 0 RICHARD FRANKLIN DAVIS Senior artist . . . friendly . . . sense of honor—and humor. Class Officer 2; Home Room Officer 2; Arena 4; Book Club 4; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Cross Country 1, 2; Baseball 1; Sports Manager 3. THOMAS JEFFERSON DAVIS Oh that smile! . . . likeable . . . future farmer . . capable athlete. Home Room Officer 3; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2. FLOYD ALLAN DeLASHMIT A whis kid . . . quietly determined toward being a successful adult. Tiger Tales 2; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4. LLOYD ALLAN DOUGLAS An avid mozie fan . . . fun-lozHng . . . eager to be helpftil Chorus 2, 3; Book Club 4; Vocal Contests 2, 3; Carnival 1. CAROLYN ELIZABETH DOWLING Lives to warble . . . demure ... a conscientious helper. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contests 2, 3, 4 ; Carnival 1, 4. MELVIN RAY ENGLISH An ardent member of FFA ... a love for the good earth. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Book Club 4; Track 1; Basketball 1; Cross Country 1, 2; Baseball 4; Projection Club 4. BETTY ANN EVINGER Liz ... a charmer with broion eyes . . . happy and carefree. Home Room Officer 1; F.H.A. 1, 3; G.A.A. 1; Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3; Revue 2, 3; Arena 4; Publications Financial Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Crew 3 ; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contests 3; F.D.A. 4. WILLIAM A. EWING Bill . . . specialist in photography . . . mischief in the making. F.D.A. 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3; Arena 1, 2; Publications Financial Staff 3; Photography Club 3, offiicer 3; Carnival 3, 4. CAROLYN ELIZABETH FLEENER Clothes lover . . . tzvirls and tzvirls . . . ready for fun. Home Room Officer 1, 4; Tiger Tales 2, 3; Arena 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Chorus 2, 3; Revue 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Book Club 4, officer 4; Publications Financial Staff 2, 3; Art Club 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Twirler 1, 2, 3, 4; Instrumental Contests 1, 2, 3, 4; Carnival 1, 4. PAULA MARLENE FLINT Roller rink enthusiast . . . dependable . . . merry brown eyes. G.A.A. 4; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Carnival lf 4. DONALD RAY FOLEY Captain of the pigskin . . . indomitable Don . . . eager beaver. Class Officer 3; Home Room Officer 1, 2; Student Council 4; Arena 4; Book Club 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1. 2, 3; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4. [HI ANNA MAE FORSYTHE Future stenographer . . . proficient . . . a likeable lady. Tiger Tales 2; Publications Financial Staff 4; O. P. Club 4. RUSSELL JACKSON FORSYTHE Jack . . . intelligent and ambitious lad . . . shy smile. Track 2. EDMOND LEWIS FRICKE He-man type . . . happy youth with a happy smile. F.D.A. 4; Revue 3; Football 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 3, 4; May Fete 3; Carnival 4. JERRY A. GALE A smooth sailin' gale . . . real championship material . . . capable and forthright. Class Officer 3, 4; Home Room Officer 1, 2; F.D.A. 4, officer 4; Arena 4; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2. BARBARA DEE GIVENS Tickles the keys . . . positive outlook on life . . . eager. Home Room Officer 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Revue 3; Arena 4; Publications Financial Staff 3, 4; Thespian Club 3, 4; Junior Play Crew 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Contests 3; Vocal Contests 3, 4; Carnival 4; Honor Roll 2, 3. FRANK ALLEN GIVENS “Gib” . . . our future, friendly dairy-man . . . can't resist sweets. D.O. 3, 4. FRANK GOOD Supreme delight—that fresh country air . . . movie addict. F.F.A. 2, 3, 4, officer 3; Book Club 4; Track 1; Basketball 1; Cross Country 1. ARCHIE NICKOLS GOSNELL A red-haired grocer . . . friendly and eager to help. F.D.A. 4. GENE GOSNELL Gene left school before graduation. BELVA DELAINE GREEN Refined and sweet . . . pretty and neat . . . secretarial aspirant. Class Officer 1 ; Home Room Officer 2, 3; Student Council 1; O. P. Club 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Arena 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. JANE ELIZABETH HALL Fleasing smile ... a jolly good fellow . . . eager organiser. F.H.A. 1; Tiger Tales 3; G.A.A. 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contests 2, 3, 4; Carnival 4; Honor Roll 1, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3. HELEN ANN HALLORAN Future secretary . . . quiet and refined. F.H.A. 2; Chorus 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. SHARALYN LEE HARDY Sherry . . . member of the twirlcr brigade ... a pretty, witty brunette. Home Room Officer 3; O. P. Club 4; Revue 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Twirlers 1, 2, V 2. ALICE JOAN HARPRING Quietly efficient . . . desires to have a successful future. Book Club 4; May Fete 1, 3, 4. THOMAS NELSON HARVEY Busy as the bee . . . frisky, athletic, and oh! Those A's. Class Officer 3, 4; Home Room Officer 1, 2; Student Council 2, 3, 4, officer 3, 4; Revue 2, 3; Book Club 4; Thespian Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Contest 3, 4; Carnival lf 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4. ELVIN RAY HAYES Desirous of starting a business of his oum ... a whiz on ivheels. Baseball 2. MARY ALICE HAYNES Likeable and dependable . . . good secretarial attributes. F.H.A. 2; Book Club 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. BESSIE DOLLENE HELTON Conscientious, yet carefree ... a P.H.S. asset, but definitely. Class Officer 1; O. P. Club 4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3; G.A.A. 1,2. 3; Arena 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Revue 3; Orchestra 1; Band 1; Publications Financial Staff 4; Cheerleader 1; Vocal Contests 1, 2. 3. ROBERT EUGENE HENNES A gentleman ... a gift of good salesmanship . . . camera fan. Home Room Officer 1, 2; F.D.A. 4; Arena 4; Track 3; Baseball 3; Photography Club 3. GERALD RICHARD HENSON Quiet and sincere . . . wants to be tops in mechanics. Student Council 1; Honor Roll 1, 2. HAROLD WILBUR HENSON Like his twin, is mechanically minded . . . can't resist good food. D.O. 3, 4. ROSALIE ELLEN HICKEL A folloiver of Florence Nightingale . . . loves to travel. Home Room Officer 1; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contests 3, 4; Carnival 1. JENNIE HOLLINGSWORTH Jennie left school before graduation. JAMES RICHARD HOWrARD A keen mind behind that quiet smile . . . likes bowling and ice skating. Home Room Officer 3; Book Club 4; Track 3, 4; Projection Club 4. [13] KENNETH HOWE Kenneth left school before graduation. WILLIAM DANIEL HUMPHREY 111 ideas and vitality . . . what a build . . . toots a mean horn. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3; Instrumental Contests 1, 2, 3, 4; Carnival 1, 4. JEAN HUTCHINGS Her crowning glories? . . . that blonde hair and those blue, blue eyes. F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; May Fete 3, 4; O. P. Club 4. PATRICIA ANN IRISH Quitely efficient and ever dependable . . . genial spirit. F.H.A. 1, 2; Tiger Tales 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Publications Financial Staff 1, 2, 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. VERNON MEADOWS JARED Jolly P.HS.’er . . . U. S—tourist bound . . . avid hunter and fisherman. ROBERT E. JOHNSON Twinkling seriousness . . . hidden ability that often pops. F.D.A. 4; Band 1. WILLIS JOHNSON, JR. Willis left school before graduation. JACK HENRY KEEMER Bowler . . . baker in the making . . . not a worrier. Football 2; Track 1, 3; Basketball 1, 4; Cross Country 1, 4; Sports Manager 2, 3. GLEN EDWARD KEEN Engineering-minded . . . eager and enthusiastic toward the world. Home Room Officer 1; F.F.A. 1; Book Club 4; Football 4; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Cross Country 1, 2, 3. ROBERT EDWARD LAUGHLIN Rates as an all-around guy . . . cross country champion. Home Room Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Revue 3; Football 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Golf 3, 4; Carnival 1. MARIAN RUTH LEITCH Good Girl Friday” . . . executive ability . . . witty and wise. Class Officer 1; Home Room Officer 1, 2, 4; O. P. Club 4, officer 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT PARRISH LOGAN Bob . . . fun and frolic ... a most likeable lad. Home Room Officer 1, 4; Student Council 2, 3; Tiger Tales 4; Revue 3; Book Club 4, officer 4; Thespian Club r 14 ] 3, 4, officer 4; Junior Play Crew 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 1, 2, 3; Carnival 1, 4. PATRICIA JOAN LOWRY Divinely toll ... a very cheery songster . . . talent galore. Home Room Officer 4; Tiger Tales 1, 2, 3; Arena 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Revue 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Book Club 4: Publications Financial Staff 4; Thespian Club 4; Junior Play Cast 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Contest 3, 4; Vocal Contests 1, 2, 3, 4; Carnival 1, 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH MARIE LUDINGTON Betty ... no time for sadness . . . easy going gal. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Chorus 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contests 3; O. P. Club 4. JUANITA IMOGENE LYNCH Favorite pastime is roller skating . . . easy to know . . . easy to like. F.H.A. 2. 3; Book Club 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. DONALD DEAN McCLAREY Mac” . . . trills to help others. Football 4. patsy joan mcdaniel Pat . . . plans to be a clerical ivorker . . . travel in the deep south. G.A.A. 1, 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. STEWART ALLEN MANN Sonny . . . corn and cattle his only cares . . . hot rod addict. RICHARD DONALD MARTIN Genius irith a brush . . . basketball fan . . . eager worker. Home Room Officer 2; Track 1; Basketball 1; Cross Country 1; Art Club 2; Carnival 3. GUY EDWARD MAXEDON “Guy . . . flips a coin between farming and cabinet making . . . enthusiastic stamp collector. F.F.A. 1, 2; Book Club 4: Sports Manager 2; Carnival 1. FRANK D. MINTON A quiz kid from stray back . . . minister in the making . . . rates tops with a smile. Student Council 4; Book Club 4; Track 3; Baseball 3, 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4. DONALD EUGENE MOORE Don . . . the answer to some little farmerette’s prayer . . . likes woodcraft. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Book Club 4. NORMA LEONA MOORE Shy and sweet . . . very capable . . . always ready with a cheery greeting. F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 2; Junior Play Crew 3; Art Club 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Carnival 1. FRANCES JOAN MORECRAFT “Jody . . . artist with a brush . . . vivid writer . . . dependable . . . bursting with talent. Tiger Tales 2, 3; Quill and Scroll 2. 3; Art Club 2, 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; O P. Club 4, officer 4. [15] DOROTHY JANE MURDACK A cheery and winsome way . . . pleasant company. F.D.A. 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Carnival 1. JOHN M. NEWGENT Fasy does it . . . shy grin and ready wit . . . promising future. Home Room Officer 1, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Book Club 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Carnival 1; Projection Club 4; Honor Roll 1, 2. LINDA KATHERINE NEWLIN La—la—la . . . merry songster . . . sparkles with mirth. Home Room Officer 2, 3; G.A.A. 4; Tiger Tales 4; Chorus 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Art Club 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal, Instrumental Contests 1, 2, 3, 4; Carnival 1, 4. BEVERLY ANN O’BANNON “Beit . . . keen wit . . . oozes with delight and fun. G.A.A. 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; Book Club 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contests 2, 3, 4. JOHN ALLYN O’BANNON Fiend for jalopies . . . engineering bound ... a shy, ready smile. Home Room Officer 1 ; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Book Club 4; Instrumental Contests 1, 2, 3, 4; Carnival 1. CAROLYN OLIVER Quiet, apt, determined little lady . . . desires a tvhite cap. G.A.A. 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Book Club 4; Art Club 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contests 2, 3. JUDITH PATRICK Judy . . . sincere, intelligent . . . her ready smile a key to her pleasant personality. Class Officer 3; Home Room Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4, officer 4; F.H.A. 3, 4, officer 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Chorus 3; Revue Crew 3; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; Junior Play Cast 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Carnival Crew 4; Arena 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4. FLORENCE LOUISE PETTY “Flossy” . . . ever lending a helping hand ... a friend in need. F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Courtesy Award 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. DONALD LEE PHILLIPS Man with a future . . . deluxe dancer . . . happy-go-lucky. Home Room Officer 1, 2, 3; F.D.A. 4; Chorus 1, 2; Revue 2; Junior Play Cast 3; Football 1, 2; May Fete 3; Cheerleader 3; Carnival 1. ELMER LEWIS PLEW Hardxvood hot-shot ... a coaching future or top spot in the business world? Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4. CLARICE CHARLOTTE POOLE Friend to all .. . ardent reader . . . talented seamstress. May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. GLORIA LYNN REDMAN Sweet, neat, top homemaker . . . that beautiful hair. Class Officer 1; Home Room Officer 1, 2,; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Courtesy Award 3: Book Club 4; Art Club 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contests 2, 3; Carnival 1. [16] SALLY JO REDMAN “Jody” . . . light hearted and vivacious . . . witty cow-mentator. F.H.A. 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Publications Financial Staff 2, 3, 4; May Fete 2, 3, 4; Carnival 4. MARY JOSEPHINE RICHEY “Jo” . . . college teacher and happy home in future . . . good-natured gal. Tiger Tales 2; Chorus 2, 4; Band 2; Book Club 4; May Fete 2, 4; Vocal, Instrumental Contests 2, 4; Honor Roll 2, 4. CAROL LOUISE RINESMITH Ambitious to be an elementary teacher . . . full of life. F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Book Club 4; Publications Financial Staff 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contests 2, 3, 4; Carnival 4. IRMA BEATRICE RINESMITH A veteran cheerleader . . . redhead until an enthusiastic spirit. Home Room Officer 4; Student Council 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Arena 3, 4; Book Club 4; Junior PI: y Cast 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM FRANCIS SANDERS “Bub” ... a dependable carpenter . . . loves fried chicken. Track 4. DAVID EDGAR SEARS High flying future in the Air Force . . . neat with his feet. Track 1; Basketball 1 ; Cross Country 1 ; Carnival 4. RONALD ALLEN SEITZ Interested in motorcycles, mechanics, and music . . . top man in the band. F.D.A. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 3. BONNY JEAN SELDERS Lovable . . . divine gift for making friends ... a busy bee. F.H.A. 3, 4, officer 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Publications Financial Staff 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. CHARLES HOWARD SH1RAR Chuck . . . auto mechanic in the future . . . likes Spike Jones . . . hunting is a pastime. JAMES L. SHIRAR To outi a large farm is his desire . . . lover of good food. ROBERT SHUFORI) Bob left school before graduation. ROBERT V. SKINNER Bob . . . ambitious, capable, sunny nature . . . admired by all. Tiger Tales 3; Sports Manager 1 ; Photography Club 3. [17] LARRY REX SPILLMAN Courteous . . . tiller of the soil . . . likes sports as a pastime. F.F.A. 3; Book Club 4; Cross Country 3, 4; Basketball 3. BETTY JOAN SPIRES Future homemaker . . . dancing and moznes score high .... clothes lover. May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Carnival 1; F.D.A. 4. BARBARA RUTH SPRAGUE Barbe’s aim to help others . . . sweet smile, sweet gal. Home Room Officer 3; F.D.A. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contests 2, 3, 4; Thespian Club 3, 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Art Club 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Contest 3. JOHN RICHARD SPUNG “Dick” . . . future civil engineer . . . ardent basketball fan. Home Room Officer 1, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Revue 2, 3; Book Club 4; Thespian Club 3, 4, officer 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Football 1; Carnival 1, 4. GEORGE ALFRED SUNKEL Sophisticated wit . . . out-door man . . . likes figures— statistics. Class Officer 2, 4; Home Room Officer 2; Revue 3; Courtesy Award 3; Book Club 4, officer 4; Thespian Club 3, 4, officer 4; Junior Play Cast 3; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Cross Country 1, 2, 3; Sports Manager 3, 4; May Fete 4; Speech Contests 3, 4; Carnival 4; Student Council 1, 3, 4, officer 4; Honor Roll 3. IRMA LUCILLE SWITZER A big heart . . . travel minded . . . direct and efficient. Home Room Officer 3; G.A.A. 1, 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. RICHARD LEE THOMAS “Sold” says auctioneer Dick . . . likes long-haired music. F.F.A. 1, 2, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contests 2, 3, 4; Arena 4; Thespian Club 3f 4; Book Club 4; Junior Play Crew 3; Track 1; Carnival 4. MARY MARGARET THOMPSON A future lady Friday for some executive . . . always wears a smile. May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. PAUL ALLEN THOMPSON “Mort” . . . good guy in every way . . . good earth minded. F.D.A. 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 4. ROBERTA ROSE TRINE Ardent reader . . . future bookkeeper . . . quietly efficient. Book Club 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. ZONA CAROLYN TUCKER “Squirt” . . . activity gal . . . friendly and witty . . . a leader . . . G.A.A. prexy. Class Officer 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, officer 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, officer 3, 4; Arena 2; Book Club 4; Junior Play Cast 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3 ,4. SANDRA SUE TWEEDY “Sandy” ... a captivating smile . . . far azuay places beckoning. Class Officer 2; Home Room Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. .. 3, 4, officer 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Revue 2, 3; Publications L 18 J Financial Staff 4; Thespian Club 4, officer 4; Junior Play ________________Crew 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Carnival 1._____________ JULIA ANN ULRICH A revue pillar . . . eager to help wherever she can. Tiger Tales 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contests 2, 3, 4; Arena 4; Revue 2, 3; Carnival 1. 4; Publications Financial Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Crew 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Book Club 4. LEONARD DWIGHT VIDITO “Ditto” . . . gridiron star . . . sizeable man with understanding . . . easy going. F.D.A. 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Track 1. 2; Basketball 4; Baseball 3, 4; Carnival 1. DORENE LEE WALDEN Hopes to build a happy home . . . sincere and likeable . . . all round gal. Tiger Tales 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Book Club 4; May Fete 1. 2, 3, 4. LLOYD ALAN WALLACE Sportsman . . . specialty hunting and fishing . . drives a mean car. Home Room Officer 1. MILDRED LOUISE WALLER “Millie” . . . ambition: teaching kiddies their ABC's . . . atomic personality. EUGENE WALLS “Gene” . . . young man with a horn . . . lover of good food. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Book Club 4; Instrumental Contests 1, 2, 3, 4. HUBERT CLARK WALLS “Son of the soil” . . . prize sheep raiser . . . industrious. Home Room Officer 1, 2, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, officer 2, 3, 4; Book Club 4; Thespian Club 3, 4; Junior Play Crew 3. LOIS LOUISE WILLIAMS “Polly” . . . office asset . . . sunny smile and a winning way. Tiger Tales 2; Book Club 4; May Fete 2. 3, 4. FRANCIS HAROLD WILSON Chemical engineer in the making . . . top F.F.A.’er . likes to work! F.F.A. 3, officer 3; Book Club 4. ALTA MAE WRIGHT Basketball fan . . . will run her home in a capable way. Home Room Officer 1; Student Council 3; F.D.A. 4; F.H.A. 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3. 4; May Fete 1, 2. 3 4; Vocal Contests 3, 4; Honor Roll 1. 2, 3, 4. RICHARD NORMAN YORK “Dick” . . . future auto mechanic . . subtle sense of humor. Football 1 ; Cross Country 1. BETTY LOU YOUNG Fun-loving gal . . . smooth on the dance floor. Home Room Officer 1, 2, 3; F.D.A. 4; Publications Financial Staff 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4. [ 19] Allen Jones, Mrs. Kerrick, Marilyn Sudduth, Mary Mattingly, Norma Hinds, Jane Querry. The Junior Class President—Norma Hinds Vice-President—Allen Jones Secretary—Jane Querry Treasurer—Mary Mattingly Sponsor—Mrs. Norma Kerrick Junior Class Record What a year! Our junior year! When we were freshmen we thought it would never come. At first we were a bit afraid, but before we realized what was happening we had become woven into the fabric of this thing called high school. We started with one hundred ninety-six classmates and are now one hundred seventy-eight. Our freshman and sophomore years were sponsored by Mr. Carl Jones who helped us stage the Sophomore Spring Swing dance. Mrs. Norma Kerrick, our junior class sponsor, pulled us through magazines sales with the second highest record in all time. We are a great group! Everyone is active in at least one high school activity or organization. The junior class is busy from early fall until late spring, all adding up to a better banquet and prom for the seniors. Our class play, “Mother Is A Freshman,” was given November 17th to the student body in the morning and again at night for a large audience. It is quoted to be outstanding and beautiful, as well as entertaining. This year, as in our two preceding years, the juniors are well represented on the honor roll. Each year new names have been added. We made it this year through the usual hazards of late buses, snow, ice, mud, and spring fever. We are all looking forward to our senior year and the challenge it promises. Top Row: Marilyn Jo Ashley Elizabeth Bess Donald Blair Barbara Bledsoe Second Row: Sally Bloss Wayne Bomgardner Paul Brown Roy Burger Allen Burgess Third Row: Marjorie Burkett Donald Calvin Virginia Cash Sue Clay Carolee Claypool Fourth Row: William Cline Albert Coller Don Collier Virginia Crum Robert Cunningham [20] Top Row: Joan Dalton Betty David Donald Davidson Jack Dawson Evelyn Day Second Row: Carolyn Delashmit Glen Dickey Nancy Dorsett Jess Duckworth Harold Eastham Third Row: Ann Englum Michael Englum Martha Epperson Janice Fauble William Ferrel Fourth Row: Eileen Fields Patrick Fitzgerald Gene Flaherty Gwen Flaherty Patricia Fletcher Fifth Row: Janet Fritts Robert Fuqua Charlotte Fyfc Rita Garwood Robert Gates Sixth Row: William Geekie Sue Glick Mary Gore Freda Gorman Ralph Griffin Seventh Row: Francis Gross Judith Guyman Rosemary Hanna Thomas Hearn James Hefner Eighth Rozv: Eddie Henson Frank Henson Virginia Henson Marcella Hickman Norma Hinds Ninth Rozv: Paul Hippie Roy Hofmann Urban Hollingworth Jeanne Hoover Harold Howe Tenth Rozv: Loral Jarman Doris Johnson Marjorie Johnson Allen Jones Richard Joy [21] [22] Top Rozv: Richard Kennedy Karl Kenney William Kerans Barbara Koontz James Larrance Second Row: James Lawton Elaine Leonard Betty Loy Freida Lynch Doris McConchie Third Ron : Norma McKee Mary Lou McMullen Hazel Maloney Barbara Martin Charles Matheny Fourth Row: Janet Mattingly Mary Mattingly James Milbourn Jack Miller Barbara Mitchell Fifth Row: Nancy Moore Anna Morecraft Edward Morrisey Frank Moss Kathleen Mullins Sixth Row: Patricia Mullins Cora Mycr Glen Myers Barbara Newman Jerry Ogle Seventh Row: Jean Osborn Mary Parvis Rosalie Perry Rosemarie Perry Donald Peters Eighth Row: Conrad Pine Jean Pitts Charlene Pothuisje Patricia Powers Donald Pyle Ninth Rozv: Priscilla Quarles Jane Querry Robert Quinn Mary Ramsey Joan Ray Tenth Row: Charles Rector Marilyn Reynolds Fred Richey Michael Richey Betty Ricketts Top Rozv: Eileen Rinesmith James Ritter Theresa Rogers John Schaich Joan Shanks Second Row: Janice Shew Ray Shewey Joan Shonk Carolyn Simpson Louvina Simpson Third Row: Wilma Simpson Nancy Smith John Smithson Ruby Smittkamp Carl Snyder Fourth Row: Lela Snyder Marivee Spillman Mary Stewart Gertrude Stickler Marilyn Sudduth Fifth Rozv: Robert Tolliver James Trogdon Leona Tuttle Judith Tweedy Lois Unseld Sixth Rozv: Sharon Vance Dolores Vandygriff William Vestal Sarah Vidito Margaret Wadsworth Seventh Rozv: Jim Wallace Waunitta Wallace Ray Waltz Orvil Washburn Margaret Wells Eighth Rozv: William White Rachel Whitlock Carolyn Wilhoit Sally Williams Mary Willoughby Ninth Rozv: Clem Wilson Gordon Wilson Judith Wilson Teddy Winschief Tony Winschief Tenth Rqw: Carolyn Wood Beverly Wright Howard Yeargin Don Young John Yurchis [23] Howard Gleason, Mary Jo Quinn, Florence Stotts, Jack Snider, Mr. Cooley, and Mr. Day. The Sophomore Class OFFICERS President—Howard Gleason Vice-President—Mary Jo Quinn Secretary—Jack Snider Treasurer—Florence Stotts Sponsors—Mr. Edward Day, Mr. Richard Cooley Sophomore Class Record Upon entering school as sophomores, the class promptly elected class officers and sponsors. Among other things the sophs have proved that they have an abundant source of ability. They were the sponsors of the Mid-Term Dance held in January. They were well represented on the honor roll, and, what’s more, they are present in practically every activity in school. They have swelled the ranks and files of the various athletic teams with the result of increased success of the teams. There are one hundred and sixty-two of these sophomores trying to make P.H.S. a better school for everyone. Each is engaged in his or her own activity and study so that the goals which have been set might be reached. By being a well established class and becoming acquainted with the school as well as one another, these students helped to keep the “ole” banner of “orange and black” flying high. And so they have faced the problems that have confronted them. They are now eager to meet the challenge of the situations that will arise in the coming years as upper-classmen. [24] To Row: Dale Adams Gloria Alexander Second Row: Robert Antrim Mary Baggs Mickey Barr Robert Beabout Ronald Bell Third Row: John Bizal Ralph Black Mary Blair Jeanette Blaker Robert Bomgardner Tof Rozv: Jerry Brewington Warren Brown Jean Burris Charlotte Carnahan Joan Cash Second Row: Shirley Chambers William Chittick Darrel Clay pool Margaret Cline Jerry Comstock Third Row: James Crable Shirley Cravens Betty Cunningham Madge Davis Sam Doak fourth Row: Clifford Duck Sarah Duzan Dale F.dwards Vera Eld redgc Joan Elledge Fifth Row: Lois Em rick James Englum Kathleen Englum Lynn Flarity Ruth Fletcher Sixth Row: Harold Flint Ted Fonner Joanna Forsythe Leota Frink Shirley Garwood Seventh Rozv: Robert Ceiling Dorothy Gill Charlotte Givens Howard Gleason Richard Good Eighth Rozv: Clifford Graham Audrey Griffin Beverly Griffin Karl Grisham Dan Hall Ninth Rozv: Everett Hardy William Harness Richard Hess Earl Hewitt Gene Hickman Tenth Row: Eleanor Hinds Marilyn Hopper George Hornbrook Leo Horton Betty Humphrey [25] Top Row: Marjorie Hutson Charles Jared Charles Jones Mary Jones Richard Jones Second Row: Ray Joseph Charlene Kennedy Del ford Kennedy William Kern Clarence Kirby Third Row: Shirley Kroenung Richard Krumpcck Alan Landes Virgil Larrance William Laughlin Fourth Row: Christie Link Susannah Lippman Roberta McEvoy Luanne McHenry Issac McMullen Fifth Row: John McMullen Doris Mann Joseph Mansfield James Marquis Marlene Mason Sixth Row: Mollie Mathews Rodney Mathews Ann Matthews Marie Matthews Ben Maynard Seventh Rozv: Donald Meadows Robert Means Gus Meyer Lloyd Mitchell Richard Mitchell Eighth Rozv: Dorothy Mood Maxine Moore William Morrisey Robert Mott Joyce Murdock Ninth Rozv: Ted Murphy Sandra Myers Wilma Newell Richard Newgent Rosalie Newhart Tenth Rozv: Julia Owens Mary Parrish Ronald Parrish Lorene Perry Norma Peters Top Rozv: Freda Pettyjohn Wilma Potts Mary Jo Quinn Mary Lou Ralston Alberta Reed Second Row: Alphonso Reynoso Patricia Rhoads Shirley Ridley Harold Rose Ila Sanders Third Row: Mary Savoree Jackie Simes Donald Simpson Edwyna Shelton Leah Skinner Fourth Row: Dean Slager James Smilie Joy Smith James Smitha Jack Snider Fifth Rozv: Sally Spicer Mary Sprague Robert Staley Joanna Stephens Thomas Step Sixth Rozv: Robert Stewart Florence Stotts Leon Strader Sara Straw Donald Switzer Seventh Rozv: Glennadee Tague Roy Taylor Patsy Terrell Irma Tharp Sue Toney Eighth Row: Don Tweedy Marion Tweedy Shirley W’allace Roy Walsh Elsie Warmouth Ninth Rozv: Flora Warmouth Kmmaline Weir Theodore W'hittenberg Joan Whitkanack Joan Wilhoit Tenth Rozv: Sarah Wright Joanna Vandervlught Tom York Robert Yonce Dianne Zink [27] Miss Mlinarich, Mr. Carl Jones, Wilma Willioit, Mickey Harvey, Elizabeth Yontz, and Joe Ashley. The Freshman Class OFFICERS President—Joe Ashley Vice-President—Elizabeth Yontz Secretary—Mickey Harvey Treasurer—Wilma Wilhoit Sponsors—Miss Ann Mlinarich Mr. Carl Jones I Freshman Class Record They just bubbled over at the thought of being “in high school!” Just think! All of these students, from Mayo Junior High School, St. Mary’s, and many rural schools, can come back to Paris High, when they’re old and grey, and say in a boasting manner, “I was one of those two hundred and six from that grand class of ’54.” When they first pushed their quizzical and enthusiastic faces through the doors of P.H.S., they often wondered what the faculty thought of them. Little did those students realize what an important part they played in high school. At first they were rather meek and afraid, but as time passed they were encouraged to burst forth with many new ideas, contributions, and great enthusiasm. When the first hectic days were over and the class officers were elected, the students settled down to work. Some of the boys and girls excelled in sports, some participated in school productions, others belonged to the many clubs and organizations, and just look at the number on the honor roll! So you see what this class has done tor P.TT.S. during its first year. Well, they intend to set new records as the next three years go by. Top Row: Hetty Adams Ted Adams Tom Anderson Second Row: Jack Armstrong Joe Ashley Joyce Habb Fay IJaker Ray Maker Shirley Bapp Larry Beasley Third Row: Marilyn Bess Marlene Black Louise Blair Georganna Blume Mary Bovell Phyllis Boyer Twila Bridwell f28] Top Row: Don Briel Patricia Bright Wanda Brooks Deema Brosman John Bunnell Connie Burgess Shirley Bush - Second Row: Rosemary Butler Joan Calvin Donald Camn David Carnanan Miriam Churukian Robert Clark Dennis Collier Third Row: Robert Craig Forrest Cravens Carol Crawford William Crawley Patricia Crownover Clifford Cunningham Judy Cunningham Fourth Row: Tames Cushman Rosemary Cushman David Daugherty Denny Davidson Dean Dawson Janean Dawson Carolyn Day Fifth Row: Geraldine Day Lei a Dean Ruth Dennison Roland Dick Margaret Doak Clark Dorsett Sharon Downing Sixth Row: Charles Duke Elaine Eldredgc Maxine Entrican Marilyn Fessant Ernest Fields Clark Findley Paul Fitzgerald Seventh Row: Ann Foley John Forcum Shirley Francis Levonna Fricke Robert Gardner Eugene Garner Leona Gates Eighth Row: Sharon Gayer Beverly Givens Billy Givens Louis Goins Loretta Good Dale Gordon Carolyn Gosnell Ninth Row: Phylip Griffin Phyiis Griffin Michael Haase Donna Hale Bernard Halloran Billy Hamm Eugene Hanna [29] Top Rote: Joe Hanner Phyllis Hardwick Shirley Hart Mickey Harvey Charlotte Hefner Shirley Henson Herbert Hewitt Second Row: Beverly Hill Kitty Hill Frank Hollingsworth Alta Hood Mary Horton Jacquelyn Hutchings Patricia Ingram Third Row: Ronald Ingram Sally Jarrell John Jenkins Lynn Jennings Bill Joy Marjorie Judy David Kaiserman Fourth Row: Alice Keenen Robert Keltz Tom Kennedy Buddie Kerans Sarah Kerrick Carol Lowry Sarah Luth Fifth Row: William McConkey Shirley McCoy Susan McCoy Robert McCrocklin Billy McFarland Roy Maloney James Manley Sixth Row: Gerald Marchant John Marquis Max Martin Tony Meeks Nancy Melton David Minesinger Carmen Moore Seventh Row: Robert Morccraft Fredia Morris Marcia Moss Louis Myers Evelyn Nebergall Delores Xicolson Richard Xicolson Eighth Row: Terry Payne Suzanne Pearman Richard Peel Patricia Perkinson Donald Perry Viola Petty Lola Pine Ninth Row: William Piper James Poynter Richard Pyle Vineta Randolph Martha Ratts Earl Ray Nancy Rhoads [30] Top Row: Ronald Rhoden Thelma Richey iames Ricketts loscmary Roach Edward Rose Clara Ross Bill Saiter Second Row: Larry Scott Mary Sexton Dale Shewmake Charles Sisson Sibyl Slaughter Jack Slay Lawrence Smith Third Row: Ruth Smithson Marlene Snearly Tack Snoddy Monte Spillman John Stanley Marlene Striker Sally Stickler Fourth Row: Douglas Street Shirley Sturgell Hila Tanner Tim Tapscott William Thompson Barbara Tiffin Harold Titus Fifth Row: Dorothy Tobey Virginia Todd Wayne Tolen Carol Tolliver Virginia Travioli Leslie Trine Robert Trine Sixth Row: Thomas Trogdon Shirley Tucker Evaline Umberger June Vandvgriff Annabcll Vice Mary Wallace Irma Walls Seventh Row: Perry Walls Andrew Waltz John Waltz VVuanita Ward Anne Watson Robert Wegcr Alice White Eighth Row: Martha White Connie Wilhoit Delores Wilhoit Wilma Wilhoit Jim Williams John Williams Margaret Williams Ninth Row: Max Williams Martha Willoughby Daisy Wilson Philip Wiseman Mildred Wright Elizabeth Yontz Shirley Young [31 ] On the Job .. . Our Coo s and Custodians Top, left: (1) Mr. Orval Goff is the night custodian of P.H.S. (2) Mrs. Harry Millhouse, Mrs. Ora Dunn, Mrs. Kay Givens, and Mrs. Grace Weaver prepare lunch for the cafeteria. Bottom: (1) Mr. Roscoe Gosnell, custodian of new gym, and Mr. Kay Shanks, custodian of the main floor of Paris High, give the gym lebby that high, high polish. (2) Mr. Jake Gale, Mr. Harry Millhouse, and Mr. James Alexander are in their workshop. [32] II. Review of Sports Good Sportsmanship Football Crosscountry Baseball Golf Trac Basketball Girls’ Athletic Association Cheer Leaders- Twiriers Good Sportsmanship In Athletics In 1943 Mr. U. Rae Colson gave to Paris High School a plaque which is presented at the end of the year to a senior who shows the most outstanding ability and attitude in each of the three major sports, football, basketball, and track. Annually the letter men are called together to select from their number three men whom they consider worthy of such an honor. The task of selecting winners is then left up to the student body. The winning names are engraved on the plaque as a reminder that a task well done has honor. These awards are not given solely for playing ability, but they are awarded according to the following points: Courtesy to opponents on and off the door. Courtesy toward officials and respect for their decisions. Attitude before, during, and after a game. Value to the team as an all-around player. Adherence to training rules and clean living. Scholastic standing. The good sportsmanship cup is one of the highest honors and accomplishments a girl athlete can receive during her junior or senior year. This award is presented by the G.A.A. to a girl who is an active member in the organization. The nominees are narrowed down to three by popular vote within the organization and the final decision is made by the faculty. This award is optional in that it is given in the years a girl is judged worthy of the honor. The name of the girl is engraved on the cup which remains in the school. In token a smaller cup is given to the girl to keep. [33] Mooseheart and Paris—Armistice Day Paris 1950 SCORES 0 Tuscola 18 Paris 13 Marshall 31 Paris 12 Oblong 18 Paris.... 7 Casey 32 Paris 13 Effingham 25 Paris 13 Charleston 6 Paris 7 Georgetown . 34 Paris 0 Robinson 52 Paris 0 Mooseheart 75 The 1950 Football Season The 1950 football squad, coached by Harry Sortal and William O’Kane and spurred on by Captain Don Foley, started out the season with a high hopes but had a bad season when wins and losses are compared. Although the boys played spirited ball all year, Lady Luck seemed to give the opponents that “extra break.” The first five attempts were halted by Tuscola, Marshall, Oblong, Casey, and Effingham, but on the big night of the Annual Homecoming, the gridsters defeated Charleston, 13 to 6. in a well executed game. However, Georgetown soon darkened Paris’ sunny skies by downing the Tigers 34 to 7. Soon after came Robinson and MooSeheart, the two most dreaded and yet highly anticipated games of the season. Robinson landed a 52 to 0 victory and the much-publicized and mighty Mooseheart boys slaughtered Paris by a score 6f 75 to 0. The Gridsters Bottom Row: left to right—Dick Joy, Ed Brock, Ed Fricke, Dwight Vidito, Don Young, Don Foley, Mike Englum, Don Collier, Dick Kennedy, T. J. Davis, Sam Doak. Second Row: Manager Glen Keen, Ted Whittenberg, Tony Meeks, Bill Vestal, Don-Adams, Harold Eastham, Bill Kerans, Jack Snider, Dennis Adams, Paul Thompson, Clark Dorsett, Tony Winschief. Third Row: Coach Harry Sortal, John Yurchis, Allen Jones, Carmen Moore, Robert Tolliver, Don Briel, Albert Coller, David Carnahan, Joe Hanner, Don McClarey, David Mine-singer, John Bunnell, Coach William O’Kanc. Fourth Row: Manager Dick Hess, Louis Myers, Roy Taylor, Bill Thompson, Joe Ashley, Bill Piper, Dale Adams, Eugene Hanna, Louis Goins, Tom Kennedy, Connie Burgess, Clifford Cunningham. Tof Left: Coach Sortal and Captain Don Foley watch anxiously on a cold afternoon against Mooscheart. Right Column: (1) “Ditto” is tired and a bit disheveled after the Oblong gome. (2) Ready for practice, “freshies”? (3) Thompson goes around Charleston’s end. (4) Collier strains for those extra yards against Oblong. Loner Left: Coach O’Kane gives Allen Burgess, Mike Englum, Dick Kennedy, and Dwight Vidito some pointers on the body block. Here and There In Football Don Foley, senior quarterback: Captain Don was like lightnin’. He bolstered and pepped up the game. Eddie Brock, senior tackle: Buzzy got the Tigers out of many holes with his punting ability. The opposition found it better to go around than through his position. Dick Kennedy, junior guard: Dick spent a good deal of the time in the enemy backficld. He will be playing his fourth year of varsity ball in “52.” Football Personalities Dwight Vidito, senior fullback: “Ditto” shifted from tackle to fullback and proved himself. He believed it belter to go through than around. Don Collier, junior halfback: Don was an all-round back. He was a good blocker, passer, tackier, and runner. He’ll play great ball for the Tigers next year. Edmund Frickc, senior guard: Ed was a boy who never lost his spirit and fight, regardless of how the score stood. Protector and defender! Sam Doak, sophomore center: Though only a sophomore, Sam held down the varsity center spot like a veteran. Paul Thompson, senior halfback: Paul did his usual good job of running the opposing ends ragged. He turned in good games for P.H.S. Don Young, junior tackle: A newcomer to the Tigers, Don looked good on the varsity. Watch out for him! T. J. Davis, senior end : This was T. J.’s second year of football. He did a great job at end. He was a big boy and a good pass receiver. Allan Jones, junior quarterback: Buddy was small but it did not bother him. He and his heavy ball playing will be with the Orange and Black again. Bill Vestal, junior back: Bill was a general ball player. He played halfback, fullback, and even played guard. Regardless of position, he’ll he soon going strong. Don Adams, senior halfback: Donnie is one-half of the Adams twins and was an excellent open field runner and a deadly tackier. John Yurchis, junior Jack Snider, sopho-end: John played his more tackle: Jack was second year of ball for a]so a new'comer to the P.H.S. this year. Though Tigers and he certainly small, he saw and will proved his worth, see- much varsity action. Dennis Adams, senior halfback : The other half of the Adams twins and he, too, was a good open field runner. His tackles were forceful and stoppers. Harold East bam, junior fullback: “Hod” is a powerful runner and is deft at backing up the line. He’ll be back next year, too. Mike Englum, junior halfback: Mike’s shifty, fast, and a hard man to bring down. He’ll again carry the mail a lot for the Tigers. Joe Hammer, freshman tackle: The largest boy on the squad; he’ll be a whiz with a little more practice and experience behind him. Football Personalities Allen Burgess, junior end: Although Allen was out much of the season because of injuries, he showed a lot of fight and promise. Bill Kerans, junior guard: Bill is just a quiet lad until he gets into a football fracas; then watch him, especially on defense. Clark Dorsett, freshman end : Clark saw lots of varsity action this year and with a few “tricks of the trade” he will really “wow-cm.” Pat Ashley, s e n i o i quarterback: Injuries caused Pat to stop playing before the season’s end, but he proved himself very capable of running the team. [37] • RUNNERS-UP AT STATE Bottom row, left to right: Hill White, James Wallace, Tom Harvey. Top row, left to right: Coach Swcelcy, Charles Matheny, Ed Laughlin, John Newgent, Mickey Harvey. Ed Laughlin runs in front of Charles Matheny. At the right, Mr. Antrim guides the course for the runners. Cross Country The 1950 Cross Country Team After four years of champion crosscountry, the Paris thinclads finished a close second this year in Illinois state competition. Second only to Bloom High School of Chicago, Paris was defeated by a score of 49 to 70. Before this year, Paris held the unusual record of not being defeated by an Illinois team in twelve years and also the only Illinois high school to have won a state championship because state competition was started only five years ago. CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE Paris.... ....17 Mattoon ...38 Paris... ....22 Danville ...33 Baris.... .21 Vincennes . ...29 Paris... ...19 Mattoon ...36 Paris.... ...22 Danville ...33 Baris... . ...20 Concannon ..35 Baris.... ....15 Robinson ... .40 Vincennes Invitational Meet- Paris.........86 Ft. Wayne ____86 Tie—Anderson, Ind...31 Tri-Angular Meet Paris...IS Champaign ..40 Greenup....40 Paris, first—Dist. Meet at Paris Paris, second—70—State Meet First Score—49. Bottom row, left to right: Larry Beasley, Mickey Harvey ; Charles Matheny, James Wallace, Wayne Tolen, James Smitha Harold Rose, Denny Collier, Mike Barr, Bob Beabout, Larry Smith. Top row, left to right: Coach Sweeley, Karl Grisham, Jack Keemer, John Newgent, Bill White, Tom Harvey, Richard Newgent, Joe Mansfield. [38] Baseball and Golf Bottom row, left lo right: Frank Daly, Robert Staley, Leon Francis, Robert Fuqua, Karl Grisham, Ted Whittenberg, Gene Flaherty, Tom Hearn, Bill Cunningham, Frank Minton. Second row: Coach Sortal, Bob Henness, Ed Fricke, Dwight Vidito, Paul Jacobs, Fred Tait, Don Collier, Dick Joy, Boh Stubbs. Baseball Baseball is a relatively new sport at Paris High School, but Coach Sortal guided the Tigers to a five hundred per cent season during their four games. In the initial encounter the boys downed Westfield 5 to 2. In a return game West-field gave Paris a rough time of it, but the Tigers eeked out a 3 to 2 victory. In the first game against Charleston, Paris lost a hard fought battle, 4 to 2, but the boys gave the Trojans from the town on the hill all they could handle. In the first game of the District and the Tigers final game, the Charleston boys downed the boys of P.H.S., 8 to 1. Golf Golf is one of the high school sports that can be carried on into adult life. Last spring Coach H. Don Sweeley and Eddie Laugh-lin set the pace for the team. Although the boys were not too successful, they gained experience and fellowship in their three meets. Their first two encounters were with victorious Robinson; the results were Robinson 8, Paris 7; Robinson 9, Paris 6. Champaign won over Paris by a 15 to 0 score. The Paris team consisted of Eddie and Bill Laughlin, Allan Jones, Allen Burgess, Roy Taylor, James Jarrell, and Pat Ashley. Upper left: Eddie Laughlin tees off on one at the Elks Country Club. Lower left: P.H.S. golfers enjoy a rest between games. Right: Allan Jones studies his range as Roy Taylor looks on. [39] Trac Under the guidance of Coach William O’Kane, the Paris Tigers thinclads of 1950 participated in five dual meets, seven relays, the E.I. League meet, and the District meet. Lead by co-captains, Jim Acklin and Wilbur Gibson, the 1950 track team, hampered by the lack of experienced men, placed sixth in the District track meet and two boys, Jim Acklin and Eddie Laughlin, won coveted berths in the mile run at the state finals in Champaign. The thinclads were hosts at such events as the Little Tiger Relays, the District track meet, and the Tiger Relays. The latter was reigned over by Queen Hilah Cherry and her court who presented the winning competitors and teams with medals and trophies. Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris..........40 Paris.......... Paris............... 1 man Casey ..............47 Fourth—Tiger Relays Wiley ..............77 Fourth—Indian Relays Marshall ...........51 Fourth—Linton Relays Fifth—Mattoon Relays Second—E. I. League Sixth—Urbana Relays Fourth—Wabash Valley Danville ...........67 Third—District State Meet VARSITY TRACK TEAM ....65 ””’.’.52 ”””’”55 FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE TEAM Paris....55 Danville...52 Paris....67 Charleston....52 Casey ....35 Paris ... Third—Little Tiger Relays 1950 TRACK TEAM Bottom row: John Newgent, Charles Matheny, Don Collier, Ed Frickc, Everett Hardy, Don Foley, Jim Howard, Jerry Comstock, Paul Thompson. Second row: Manager Glen Dickey, Bill Kerns, John Yurchis, Mike Englum, Richard Newgent, Bob Rose, Allen Landis, Joe Mansfield, John Smitha, Bill White, Sam Doak, Bill Vestal, Dick Hess, Manager. Third roto: Tom Harvey, Paul Jacobs, Jim Acklin, Bill O’Kane, Willard Gibson, Fred Tail, Charles Davis, Manager George Kctner. The Tiger Relays f1 ppcr left, top to bottom: (1) The Tiger Relay Queen and her court are: (left to right) Carolyn Tucker, Sandra Tweedy, Judy Patrick, Barl ara Reynolds, Queen Hilah Cherry, Martha Zogg, Betty Bess, Sally Bloss, and Carolyn Tiffin. (2) Jerry Corn-stock breaks the tape in the 880-yard run. (3) Jim Acklin gets his stride in the mile run. Top right, top to bottom: (1) Freshman squad members are out for afternoon practice. (2) Everett Hardy runs a 220 in the 880-yard relay. (3) Jim Acklin receives a medal for the mile from Queen Hilah Cherry. Basketball Sh The 1951 Season Smdcr, RioHt: Tom Harvey, )' m Va cLa % Qjne’ I-'f f mcr V cw. Hick CUybaugh, C c naRCr, Hick Hess. Cbar es T. 3- Aalhevw, l av s, jc W U erry C.a e, «a RbUn, YA UoV) ToXUvcr, Crab c, Hon Vo ey, Cbat cs av'S. Paris 65 Kansas .. 57 Centralia 52 Salem .... 62 Canton ... h. 1 rls Carbondalc Johnson City Eastern State Waukegan .. Bridgeport .. Quincy ..... Casey ........ A fat toon ... Tilden Tech. Lawrenceville Effingham ... flora __ Sullivan ... .... Danville ....... Vandalia ...JlZZfi iidwardsville .65 • Holitlay Tournament i olono ........3i Areola ..........27 Mattoon .........44 Aft. Pulaski ....52 E. f. Tourney Charleston City..33 Cumberland ...... Effingham .......Jo Kobinson .46 State Regional Paris 76 Charleston City...58 66 Eastern State.....42 50 Kansas ......... 39 State Sectional 3 Flora ...........58 6 Robinson ....... 47 RESERVE SCORES I Kansas ........ 34 ? Centralia .......53 ? Salem ......._.....40 Canton —....... 58 Carbondalc ......40 Johnson City.....76 Eastern State....39 Waukegan ........46 Bridgeport ......42 g'uincy ........46 asey ..........51 Mattoon ........51 Lawrenceville...49 Mattoon ........64 Flora ......... 57 Sullivan .......58 Danville .......67 Vandalia .......37 Edwardsville ...77 71 5 JV 7 Hfil RESERVES Left to Riyht: Coach Sortal, Hill Cline. Jack Snotldy, Hill Laugblin, Hob Tolliver, Janies Smitha, Charles Matheny, Carmen Moore, Jack Snider, Dennis Collier, Mickey Harvey. Allan Jones, Jim Wallace, Mike Harr, Lotus Loins, and Dick Hess, manager. ( 42 1 ULior y r r I ; «J The traditional Thanksgiving game opened the 1950-51 season with Paris Tigers victorious over Kansas Bulldogs. Continuing their winning ways, the cagcrs conquered Centralia, Salem, Canton, and Carhondale. The Tigers took it on the chin when they lost a hard-fought, see-saw' battle with Johnston City. However, the boys got back on the right track, beating Tolono, Areola, Mattoon, and Mt. Pulaski, thus winning the Holiday Tournament. Eastern State, Waukegan, and Bridgeport were next victims of the Tigers. The Blue Devils of Quincy were the second team to stop the Paris Tigers. Paris again had to mount the comeback trail. They did so in fine fashion, beat Casey, Mattoon, and Tilden of Chicago. Conquering Charleston City, Cumberland, Effingham, and Robinson, they won the E. 1. League Tourney for the first time in several years. Bowing out to a determined squad, Sullivan soon became the victim of Paris’ vengeance. Tigers then went into a tailspin losing three in a row: Danville, Vandalia, and Edwardsville. The state regional tournament wins over Charleston City and Kansas gave the Tigers the right to enter the sectional tournament. A win over Flora but a last minute loss to Robinson ended the excellent 1950-51 season. w 1 ui FRESHMAN-SOPHO Wurr Bottom row. left to HF- Second bottom rote, left to right' rfeS l ZVriT°V S'!deTT- M%e,Barr’ Mickev Smitha Carman a!Clark r 9 Corns Coins, Wayne Tolen. ’ Carmen Moor ' Coach ffaw Bill Laughlin, Jack Snoddy, John Fresh ma 1 Pa'!®......® RE=f Pans....... Paris.....37 Paris.....4U Paris.....47 Paris.....47 Paris.....55 E. Paris.....47 Paris.....43 Paris.....44 Scores .39 City.—52 Sophomore Eastern State Charleston Cuy.- r Robinson ....... Robinson ....... Kansas ...• .... A Charleston City— Kansas ......... Eastern State—.. Oakland ........59 I. Tourney Charleston City... 44 Casey ..........40 Robinson .......49 freshman Scores Paris...... 44 Pan ....... 46 Paris..... cj3 Paris.......4Q Paris.......47 ...:::s7 Paris... Paris...... Charleston City....38 Robinson .......30 Robinson .......32 Mattoon ........35 Casey ..........37 Mattoon.........39 Kansas .........20 Oakland ........35 •. rs'i m Y 4O, sftBVS SO 1 VUE SHMAH L 43 3 r°w, left to rightj ,;vv.vcwce Sm iV , H H Thompson, John BunneW, B W Piper, M ckey Harvey, John Was cy, Wayne To en, ,OV s Goins, Connie Burgess. Moored x Kane cm s CoUi :r’ CUrV ) cV Sno y. 0 Moore, ana lorn Anderson, manager. armen Basketball Personalities Don Foley, senior guard: Don’s drive and determination were hard to heat. He dodged, dribbled, and shot with fire. Charles Davis, senior ard: Charlie was a xl dependable sub. •’s a good shot and e ball handler. Jim Wallace, junior guard: Jim’s speed and shooting ability makes him a tough man to guard. He should really shine next year. Eddie Laughlin, senior forward: Eddie’s speed and endurance plus his fine rebounding and shooting made him a mighty tough man to beat. T. J. Davis, senior forward : T. J. was a hard fighter and good re-bounder. He’ll be missed next year. Tom Harvey, senior guard: Tom’s dazzling ball handling and shooting ability always came in handy in a tough spot. Dick Claybaugh. senior center: Captain Dick was at his best when the chips were down. His fadc-away jump shot scorched many a net. Jerry Gale, senior guard: “Driving Gale” was dependable and keen. The combined qualities of interest and ability made the lad one of our stars. Elmer P 1 e w, senior forward: Elmer’s shooting and rebounding won him a berth on the all-state team. His shoes will be hard to fill. Bill Laughlin, sophomore forward: He showed improvement with every game. With a little more experience he’ll be a contender for the five. Allen Jones, junior guard : “Jonesy” is a contender for the next year’s five. He’s no ordinary ball handler. Dwight Vidito, senior center: “Ditto” played a fine game of ball in his first and last season for P.H.S. Allen Crable, senio forward: “Bud’s” fak and jump shot coul drive an opponent craz Bill Cline, junior center : Bill has shown great improvement. His height helped the rebounding. Charles Matheny, junior guard: “Chuck” runs his opponents to death; then he starts pouring them in. Good material for next year? We think so. Bob Tolliver, junior forward: “Bo” has improved. Next year his shooting should drive the scores up. Bas etball Personalities Jack Snider, sophomore guard: A good shot. Jack is right at home on a basketball court. George Sunkel, statistician : George merits recognition for his well-performed job of keeping records of all shots, rebounds, and free throws. 145 1 Claybaugh and Foley outflank Mattoon at the Clavhaugh collides with Kansas in Thanksgiving opener. Tournament team: Jim Wallace, Boh Tolliver, Eddie Laughlin, Elmer Blew, Dick Claybaugh, Coach Sortal, Bill Cline, I. J. Davis, Jerry Gale, Don Foley, Tom Harvey. 1950-51 Trophies. •it the t asey Gale towers at ovcr regional Kansas. Playing to win! Against Flora at the Robinson Sectional. â€C5 SWSS-2'- e League pLar,sT“H. J. Lhampi0ns! I’lew shoots! Versus Mattoon in Holiday Tournament. Victory over Robinson! Casey-K. 1. Tournament. Girls’ Athletic Association OFFICERS President—Carolyn Tucker Vice-President—Jeanne Pitts Secretary-Trcasurer—Doris Johnson Point Manager—Julia Owens Publicity Manager—Rosemary Hanna Doris Johnson, Julia Owens, Rosemary Hanna, Jeanne Pitts, and Carolyn Tucker (seated). “Who will win the basketball tournament? I can hardly wait for spring softball! How do your points total up?” You can be sure you have just heard from a G.A.A. member. The Girls’ Athletic Association has as its objectives: The promotion of athletic ability, good sportsmanship, and better health. Directing the association this year are Miss Estalene Meeker and Mrs. Marilyn Mullin, physical education teachers. More than thirty girls this year enjoy the sports the G.A.A. offers; some of these are basketball, volley ball, softball, bowling, and hiking. Aside from the regular sports the members enjoy the G.A.A. Playday in the fall, special parties throughout the year, and the freshman initiation. In the last year an exceptionally large number of freshmen were initiated and the membership was almost doubled. The girls join the G.A.A. not only to promote athletic ability, but to work toward the honor of being chosen to go to the G.A.A. camp. This choice is determined by the number of points the girls have earned during the year. Those who attended camp last year were Carolyn Tucker and Rosemary Hanna. G. A. A. Baseball Bottom row, left to right: Marivee Spillman, Luanne McHenry, Lela Snyder, Jeanne Pitts, Nancy Moore. Second row: Jacqueline Hutchings, Doris Johnson, Joan Dalton, Kathleen Mullins, Rosemary Hanna, Shirley Kroenung, Deema Brosman, Georgianna Bltime, Joan Calvin, Mary K. Sexton, Gwen Flaherty. G. A. A. Indoor Sports Uner: Basketball l’t per: Badminton Lower: Deck Tennis Lower: Shuffleboard Members ot the G.A.A. Miss Estalene Meeker and Mrs. Marilyn Mullen. (49] Bottom row, left to right: Mary Sexton, Elizabeth Yontz, Dorothy Toby, Ann Foley, Jane Querry, Florence Stotts, Mary Ramsey, Doris Johnson, Shirley Kroening, Luanne McHenry, Nancy Moore, Patricia Lowry, Carolyn Tucker, Joan Calvin, Rosemary Hanna. Second rote: Margaret Cline, Linda Newlin, Kathleen Mullins, Carol Rinesmith, Julia Ulrich, Rosalie Hickle, Jane Hall, Gwen Flaherty, Hazel Maloney, Freda Gorman, Julia Owens, Gloria Alexander, Jacqueline Hutchings, Georganne Blume, Beverly O’Bannon. Third row: Gertrude Stickler, Lela Snyder, Marivee Spillman, Jean Pitts, Sally Spicer, Eleanor Hinds, Carol Lowry, Deema Brosman, Marilyn Sudduth, Corolec Tolliver, Marjorie Judy, Joan Dalton, Patricia Fletcher, Eileen Rinesmith, Norma Hinds. III. Review of Activities HONOR ROLL STUDENT COUNCIL HOMECOMING DANCES AND PARTIES REVUE CARNIVAL PUBLICATIONS FINANCIAL STAFF CAMERA CLUB PROJECTION CLUB LANGUAGE ARTS BOOK CLUB THESPIAN CLUB JUNIOR PLAY ARENA TIGER TALES SCIENCE AND MATH SOCIAL SCIENCE PHYSICAL TRAINING MAY FETE CHORAL MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC VOCATIONAL EDUCATION HOME ECONOMICS AGRICULTURE COMMERCE OFFICE PRACTICE DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION INDUSTRIAL ARTS DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS SENIOR WEEK SENIOR PLAY SENIOR NIGHT JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET AND PROM COMMENCEMENT PHILOSOPHY We believe that our school program should be idealistic as well is practical. With American democratic ideals as the basis for our :onception of belief in the worth of the individual, our school plan ;hould include development of the whole child—the training of the ill 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 secondary school will give solid backgrounds for the future uncertainties of living and encourage not only educational growth 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 in stature and responsibility as he takes his place in society. Honor Students •tty Bess, Gwen Calvin. Mary Lou Dan-nbring, Janean Dawson, Floyd Delash-it, Peggy Doak, Nancy Dorsett, Ann Eng-on, Betty Evinger, Ann Foley, Jerry Gale, oward Gleason, Belva Green, Phyllis ardwick, Tom Harvey, Eddie Henson, •verly Hill, Norma Jean Hinds. Patty sh. Sallie Jarrell, Charles Jones. David liserman, Alice Keenen, Richard Krum- ck, Marion Leitch, Sue Lippman, Frank inton, Marcia Moss, Nancy Moore. Jean iborne. Judy Patrick, Jane Quarry, Venita mdolph, Gloria Redmon, Marilyn Rey-•Ids, Mary Jo Richey. Don Simpson, ilma Simpson, James Smitha, John nithson, Ruth Smithson, Mary Stewart, ertrude Stickler, Marlene Snearly, Eva-a Umberger, Margaret Wadsworth, rval Washburn, Alice White, Martha illoughby, Judith Wilson, Alta Wright. The Student Council The Student Council of Paris High School is an organization through which the pupils participate in the management of student affairs. Founded in 1943, it consists of representatives elected from each of the twenty home rooms, and is supervised by Miss Maude E. Dorsett, Mr. Charles Johnson, and Mr. Vernon Broadhead. This, the governing body of P.H.S., sponsors both educational and social functions for the students, including lyceum programs, informal dances such as the Sadie Hawkins Dance and the Christmas Mixer, and an annual carnival or revue. These activities give all students a chance to display their talents and enjoy themselves. The council is also responsible for many such indispensable items around the school as the electric water fountains, the moving picture screen, curtains for the auditorium, and the public address system. This year the council purchased a tape recorder for use in all the departments. The second annual Homecoming was also under the sponsorship of the council and in cooperation with the Paris Chamber of Commerce. The Student Executive Board is composed of Tom Harvey, president; Carolyn Tucker, vice-president; Judy Patrick, secretary; and George Sunkel, treasurer. Due to effective team work and planning, 1950-51 may be chalked up as another successful year for the Student Council. Top: The Executive Board and senior representatives include: (standing, left to right) Mr. Broad-head, Miss Dorsett, and Mr. Johnson; (seated, left to right) George Sunkel, Carolyn Tucker, Judy Patrick, Don Foley, and Richard Spung. The junior representatives are: (left to right) John Smithson, Sally Bloss, Marilyn Sudduth, Doris McConchie, and Allan Jones. Checking the slogan chart, the sophomore delegation is: Roberta McEvoy, Clifford Duck, Mary Sprague, Charlotte Carnahan Sally Spicer, and Bill Kern. Eager and helpful are the freshmen: (left to right) Jack Snoddy, Harold Titus, Shirley Henson, Clark Dorsett, and Tony Meeks. [52] Homecoming Paris High School’s second annual Homecoming was held on Friday, October 20, 1950. This gala event marked the seventy-fifth anniversary of Paris High School and the celebration of its Diamond Jubilee. The day’s activities were sponsored by the Student Council and the Paris Chamber of Commerce. On this day honoring P.H.S. alumni, many former students returned to their good old alma mater to visit classes and participate in the day’s activities which included: a program in the auditorium honoring alumni; an afternoon parade, in which prizes donated by the Chamber of Commerce were awarded to the winning floats; the night football game between Paris and Charleston, in which the Paris Tigers chalked up another victory; and an after-game dance with the music of Leo Baxter’s Orchestra. Top: Tom Harvey crowns Queen Mary Ann Bristow at the Homecoming Dance. (Left to right) Jean Pitts, Florence Stotts, Judy Patrick, Queen Mary Ann Bristow, Mary Jane Baggs, Norma Hinds, and Jane Conley. Candidates for Homecoming Queen. Bottom row: Rosemary Cushman, Susan McCoy, Mary Wallace, Alta Hood, Syble Slaughter, and Wanda Brooks. Middle row: Mary Ann Bristow, Judy Patrick, Sandra Tweedy, Marlene Mason, Jean Pitts, Norma Hinds. Top row: Jane Conley, Christie Link, Sally Spicer, Florence Stotts, Sherry Hardy, Waunita Wallace, Ann Englum, Doris McConchie, Mary Jane Baggs, Kathleen Englum. The winning float was a project of the Diversified Occupations Class. The Homecoming Queen and her court are atop the Kiwanis float. (Left to right) Jane Conley, Jean Pitts, Mary Jane Baggs, Norma Hinds, Florence Stotts, Judy Patrick, and Mary Ann Bristow. The second place float was from Mr. Jones’ home room. [53] Left column, top: Even teacher can square dance! Middle: Dick Spung, our own Marryin’ Sam congratulates Rosemary Hanna and Dale Edwards. The chosen attendants were I’at Ashley, Sally Jarrell, Kathleen Mullins, and Mcrlyn Eldredge. Bottom: The merry, merry Christmas party. Right column, top: The experts give a demonstration. Bottom: Racks down and under the bar, girls and boys. “Run, Lil’ Abner, run!.Daisy Mae’s a-catchin’ up!” 'Phis was the high-light of the Sadie Hawkins Dance given in the girls’ gymnasium by the Student Council on November 21. Many students were dressed as Dogpatchers” and “Mammy Yokum” was busy trying to keep her children in order. After round dancing and square dancing, there was a grand march from which Rosemary Hanna and Dale Edwards were selected as best resembling A1 Capp’s Daisy Mae and Lil’ Abner. Marryin’ Sam was there to perform the mock wedding ceremony. As a change of pace, the couples feasted on cider and doughnuts while listening to Pat Lowry sing several selections. On December twenty-second the Future Homemakers Club and the Student Council cooperated and a Christmas Mixer was held in the girls’ gymnasium. [54 | Floating Footlights Revue PH$ Left column, top: A grand finale concludes a successful show. Bottom: The little “Shoe Shine Gals.” Right column, top: The showboat crew workers are supervised and aided by the set designer, Mrs. Janet Reynolds. Middle: There’s smooth sailing with these sailors and their gals. Bottom: Pat Lowry and Lindy Wade make “Heap Big Smoke.” Pat and Lindy were headliners in the revues. r i â– m rii Among the various Student Council projects was the sponsoring of the 1950 “Floating Footlights Revue,” which was held on Friday, March 31, 1950, Miss Dorsett was director of the show and Mr. Johnson served as financial chairman. There were sixteen separate acts which sparkled with music, dancing, and comedy acts and with nearly one hundred Paris High School students participating. The side of a fulLsize Mississippi river showboat formed the backdrop for the action taking place on the deck of the craft. Following the general idea of the old-time Mississippi river showboats which plied their trade a century ago, the entire performance was tied together with just enough plot to form continuity of action, while at the same time it was light enough not to interfere with the separate revue acts. [55] Carnival ... Fun Left column, top: Charleston Flappers—Sally Bloss, Jean Ann Osborne, Marilyn Reynolds, Betty Bess, Kathleen Mullins, and Janean Dawson. Middle: Patricia Fletcher and Mary Stewart “emote” in the melodrama. Bottom: Dolores Vandygriff, June Vandygriff, and Louvina Simpson make a hit in The Parisian Room. Right column, top: The Kagce Barbershop Quartet—Jim Crable, Con Simpson, Richard Krumpcck, and Clifford Duck. Bottom: Posing for the camera after their Spike Joncs-Al Jolson floor show are (Third row) Bob Staley, Bill White, Carolyn Wood, Don Young, Mrs. Boland, Gordon Wilson, and Ted Whittenburg. (Second rote) Marilyn Sudduth, Susan Stoikowitz, Dec Vidito, Beverly Wright, Leona Tuttle, and Teddy Winschief. (bottom row) Jo Ashley, Don Collier, and Judith Wilson. “Hurry! Hurry! Right this way! Get your profile made. Don’t miss the Charleston number in the auditorium. Get a shock at the horror house. Go through the tunnel of love. There’s home-made candy in the main hall. Have you seen the boxing matches?” Such cries were heard by those who attended the carnival at Paris High School on Thursday and Friday, February 8 and 9. The carnival was the second in recent years under the direction of the Student Council. There were activities throughout the building from the basement to the top floor. Nearly every homeroom and organization developed a skit, show, concession, or game. The proceeds of the carnival were used by the Student Council toward a gift for the school. [56] Publications Financial Staff The Paris High School Publications Financial Staff, directed by Mr. Frank Rhea and co-chairman Jane Hall and Millie Waller, is the money-making organization for the Arena and Tiger Tales. In order to raise sufficient funds, the staff was kept busy at all home football and basketball games, the Horace Heidt Show, and the Eastern Illinois Music Festival. The staff sold cokes, popcorn, hot dogs, ice cream, and candy. In addition stationery, oddities, and Christmas cards were added to the selling lists. This year the popcorn machine was moved into the coaches’ office in the boys’ gymnasium. Coke carriers were sent through the crowds. To : Jane Hall and Millie Waller plan the varied activities with Mr. Frank Rhea, sponsor. Ice cream or candy har? Marilyn Sudduth, Sally Redman, Carol Rincsmith, Jane Hall, Sally Spicer, Eleanor Hinds, Diane Zink, and Julia Ulrich. Pop, pop, pop, the popcorn girls: Anna Forsythe, Carolyn Dowling, Deema Brosman, Mary Mattingly, Ann Englum, Mary Stewart, and Wilma Simpson. Selling instructions from Millie Waller. Bottom rote: Waunita Wallace, Judy Tweedy, Charlene Pothiusje, Janet Fritts, Rita Garwood, Betty David. Second rote: Pat Powers, Rachael Whitlock, Rosalie Hickle, Beverly O’Bannon, Joan Stephens, Luanne McHenry, Shirley Kroenung. Third row: Janet Mattingly, Janice Fauble, Linda Newlin, Charlotte Carnahan, Mary Jane Baggs, Shirley Ridley, Nancy Dorsett. Fourth row: Jane Conley, Sandra Tweedy, Pat Lowry, Judy Patrick, Barbara Givens, Julia Ulrich, and Janice Shew. Photography provides an interesting hobby for leisure time and often develops into a thrilling business. The Paris High Camera Club was organized last year under the direction of Mr. Bouslog. Since then the number of members has practically doubled; the freshmen are particularly interested. The Camera Club meets twice a month to hear discussions and view slides on the developing, printing and enlarging of photos. To promote interest in the field of photography, the club sponsors contests. This worthy organization is constantly increasing in activities and popularity. Upper left, left to right: Charles Jones, Tom Hearn, William Henness, Paul Brown, Mr. Bouslog. Center, left to right: Dorothy Toby, Marian Chu-rukian, Ann Foley, Phyllis Hardwick, Mary Bovell. Lower left, left to right: Ann Matthews, Gwen Flaherty, Sue Lippman, Veniia Randolph, ElizaMh Yontz, Georganna Blume. Lower right, left to right: (Seated) Richard Krum-peck, Tom Kennedy, Howard Gleason. (Standing) Jim Lawton, Tom Trogdon. Projection Club 1 rojection Cluh officers—left to right: Robert La gan, Mike Englum, Mr. Johnson, Rachael V hitlock, and Waunita Wallace. The Projection Club was organized at the beginning of the school year as a service unit in the audio-visual aids department. One boy was selected to show the movies for each period. His other duties include splicing film and learning the fundamentals of running the projector; he sets up and removes the projector for each class to whom the movie is shown. The officers are president, Alike Englum; vice-president, Bob Logan; secretary, Rachael Whitlock; treasurer, Juanita Wallace. The director of the club is Mr. Charles Johnson. James Howard, Melvin English, and Johii Newgetlt movie projector and equipment. check th .Mickey Harvey and James Smitha put up the movie screen in the auditorium. Language English is the media of communication, a part of everyday life. It is lifelong. A purpose of the teaching of English is competence in the areas of communication : reading, writing, speaking, and listening. In our society we believe that the English courses should be for everyone. They should be functional and should be made as practical as possible. Studies based on actual experiences are an aid in teaching and in the learning procedures. At present the curriculum of Paris High School is in a state of revision. The department of English teachers is working in the state-wide curriculum study conducted through the office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and supervision with the University of Illinois. Paris High School requires four years of English for graduation. In the freshman year there is emphasis upon general orientation and the skills. In the sophomore year the finer and more discriminating techniques of writing are correlated with broader reading. The junior year emphasizes our American heritage. The college preparatory and vocational demands are stressed the senior year. The use of the library is an important aid. Unit work based on such topics as careers, clear thinking, humor, and citizenship forms the nucleus for the courses. The importance of the fluency of speech is emphasized through oral presentations, panel discussions, dramatic skits, conversation, and other group work. In the four-year plan the student should have gained greater skills, w'idened interests, a more critical attitude, many guides toward a life of enrichment, appreciation, and democratic ideals—all requisites for the full and useful life of an American in his democratic society. “DEMOCRACY” ESSAY WINNERS Sue Lippman (third place), Sally Bloss (second place), and Frank Minton (first place) win prize money for the essay contest sponsored l y the Elks Club. HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH CURRICULUM REVISION COMMITTEE Buttoni roic, left to right: Miss Cline (Eastern State College), Mr. Otis Keeler (Assistant State Supt. of Public instruction), Mr. Eugene Johnson, Miss McHarry (U. of Illinois), Miss Hochstrasser, and Mr. Broadhcad. Second row: Miss Mlinarich, Miss Tate, Miss Farrell, Mrs. Frazier, Miss Hunter, and Miss Dorsett. Arts Jerry Gale, Betty Evinger, and George Sun-kel exhibit their projects in the junior unit on “Hobbies and Interests.” Mrs. Frazier and Sandra Tweedy scrapbooks. Lola Pine, Loretta Good, Carmen Moore, and Max Williams select books for their free reading in freshman English. New tables and chairs arranged on the north side of the study hall improved the library facilities this year. The library contains over four thousand volumes. Miss Elsia Tate helps Frank Minton, a Latin contest winner. Latin Language study makes a cultural as well as practical contribution to the school curriculum. It helps to preserve and maintain the culture, to improve the powers of communication, and to contribute toward a future vocation. Our foreign language department is composed of Latin and French. Two years of each language arc offered and each language must be taken for two years before credit is earned. The program includes basic forms, rules, constructions, and literal translations. Newspapers in the foreign languages are read and discussed. The relationship of the Latin vocabulary to English is particularly emphasized. For several years the Latin students have successfully participated in the Illinois Latin tournament. French Latin Week was in April and Sue Lippman contributed a cake toward its celebration. Others who helped celebrate were: (seated, left to right) John Bizal, Richard Krumpeck, Priscilla Quarles, Wilma Simpson, Sue Lippman, Howard Gleason. (Standing, left to right) Christie Link, Everett Hardy, Esther Roberts, Kathleen Englum, Charles Jared, Mary Lou Sprague, Eleanor Hinds, Rosalie Newhart, Joanne Stephens, and Joy Smith. Miss Farrell finds ready response in a French class. [62] Senior Boo Club lOUPTRIPTO The Senior English Book Club was organized for the second year under the supervision of Miss Addie Hochstrasser with the purpose of obtaining a greater appreciation of books and their authors. The programs are presented by the students, members of the faculty, and interested cooperative townspeople on such topics as religion, art, poetry, biographies, and current book reviews. A feature attraction was an all-day trip to Vincennes, Indiana, where the class visited the George Rogers Clark Memorial, the William Henry Harrison Mansion, the Old Cathedral and Library, and the original Northwest Territorial capitol building. Upper, left to right: The Book Club officers and program committee — Eddie' Laughlin, Carolyn Fleener (secretary-treasurer), Linda Newlin, Bob Logan (program chairman) Miss Hochstrasser, George Sunkel (president), Lois Williams, and Tom Harvey. Middle: Miss La Rue Dayton addresses the club on A. E. Houseman. Loiuer: The Book Club leaves for the all-day Vincennes trip. [63] Thespian Club The Thespian Club is a national dramatic society and this is the second year for the Paris chapter, troop number 985. Under the leadership of Miss Ann Mlinarich, membership is earned through the junior play cast and other productions, stage work, and speech contests. The members of the Thespian Club carry on varied activities such as direction and giving plays. Last year the Paris troop carried away first place at the district contest with three firsts, two thirds, and one fifth. At sectional, the troop took second place with two firsts, two seconds, and two fifths. Those entering the contest were Pat Thomas, extemporaneous speaking; Norma Hinds, serious reading; Pat Lowry, humorous reading; Martha Zogg, extemporaneous verse reading; Hilah Cherry, original oration; and Barbara Givens, oratory. The play, “The Man in the Bowler Hat,” was entered at sectional and advanced to state. Norma Hinds, Pat Thomas, and Pat Lowry also advanced to state. Pat Thomas received third in the state for her extemporaneous speech on “Unification of the Armed Forces.” Top, left to right: Richard Spung, Sandy Tweedy, Barbara Sprague, Pat Lowry, Barbara, Givens, and George Sunkel prepare for a melodrama. Middle,’left to right: Bob Logan, Norma Hinds, Dick Thomas, and Hubert Walls seem to be dramatic, about something! The Junior Play Practice makes perfect for: (Sealed) Mike Englum, Mary Stewart, and Don Young. (Standing) Tom Hearn, Alan Jones, Bill Geekie, Betty David, Mary Mattingly, and Judy Tweedy. Usherettes arc always a part of the junior class play scene: Marilyn Sudduth, Ruby Smittkamp, Rosemary Hanna, Nancy Dorsett, Kathleen Mullins, and Marjorie Johnson. The Junior Class of 1950 presented “Mother Is A Freshman,” in the Paris High School auditorium, November 17, 1950. The play was a gay comedy of a mother who attends college with her vivacious daughter. The production was directed by Miss Ann Mlina-rich. The cast included: Norma Hinds, Mary Stewart, Judith Wilson, Betty Bess, Judy Tweedy, Charlene Pothuisje, Betty David, Jane Querry, Mary Ann Mattingly, Don Young, Mike Englum, Tom Hearn, Allan Jones, Don Collier, Bill Geekie. The technical staff included Gordon Wilson, Clark Dorsett, Mickey Harvey, Bill Thompson, Richard Spung, Joe Hanner, Teddy Wins-chief, Richard Thomas, Hubert Walls, George Sunkle, Waunitta Wallace, Rita Garwood, Barbara Bledsoe, Janet Fritts, Janice Shew, Eileen Rinesmith, Carolyn Wood, Sandy Tweedy, Sally Bloss, Ann Englum, Pat Fletcher, Nancy Smith, Barbara Pitts, Mary Ramsey, Joan Shonk, Pat Powers, Carolyn Simpson, Priscilla Quarles, Wilma Simpson. A dramatic moment in 'Mother Is A Freshman. [65] The Arena Originating in 1910, the first Paris High School yearbook was named “Pee Aitch Ess.” The Arena received its name in 1912 and has been published annually with the exception of the years 1915-16 when a quarterly magazine named the Clarion replaced the yearbook. The Arena is published annually by volunteer seniors assisted by volunteer and selected under-classmen. The Arena is purchased for two dollars and fifty cents and any additional costs are defrayed by the Publications Financial Staff, sponsored by Mr. Frank Rhea. This year the book is headed by the coeditors, Judith Patrick and Jane Conley, and sponsor, Miss Maude Dorsett. Top, left to right: Judy Patrick, Miss Maude Dorsett, and Jane Conley check the Yearbook Guide for aid in their editorial duties. Mary Ann Bristow, Carolyn Fleener, Patricia Lowry, Betty Evinger, and Barbara Givens discuss special features for an Arena meeting. Irma Rinesmith, Dollene Helton, and Millie Waller choose photos for the Arena dummy. Underclass writers thumb through old yearbooks. These helpers are Don Simpson, Pat Powers, Martha Epperson, Charlene Pothuisjc, Marilyn Sudduth, and Sally Bloss. Bottom: Group work during an Arena meeting. Don Foley, Jerry Gale, and Lester Crum check with typist, Julia Ulrich. Howard Gleason and Bob Henness check camera equipment while artist, Richard Davis, draws a tentative idea for the yearbook. Tiger Tales The Paris High School student newspaper, Tiger Tales, is published every two weeks and distributed free of charge to the student body. This is Tiger Tale’s third year as a commercially printed publication. This year the paper is under new direction. Miss Elizabeth Hunter has the all important job of editorial sponsor and Mr. Frank Rhea acts as financial sponsor. Norma Hinds and Wilma Simpson are co-editors. Tiger Tales sparkles with pictures, editorials, jokes, and anecdotes, pertinent advertisements from local merchants, news of latest happenings around school, and outstanding personalities. The editors always welcome any letters of suggestion from students or teachers. Top: Charles Mathcny (circulation manager), Norma Hinds (editor), Miss Elizabeth Hunter, Wilma Simpson (editor), and Bob Logan (business manager). Sophomore reporters: (Standing) Shirley Kroenung, Eleanor Hinds, Sue Lippman, Diane Zink. (Seated) Richard Krumpeck, Ann Matthews, and Ruth Fletcher. Reporters and feature writers: (Standing) Mary Ann Mattingly, Virginia Crum, Nancy Dorsett, Betty Bess, Bill Geekic, Pat Fletcher, Nancy Smith, and Jane Ann Qucrry. (Seated) Ruby Smittkamp, Carolyn Wood, Ann Englum. Artists and photographers: Sally Bloss, Nancy Rhoades, Luannc McHenry, Geraldine Day, and Howard Gleason. Freshman staff: (Standing) Shirley Tucker, Rosemary Roach. (Seated) Marilyn Bess, Janean Dawson, Dorothy Tohey, Ann Foley, Sue Pearman, Wilma Wilhoit. Lower left: Sports writers. Glen Dickey, David Kaiserman, Gene Flaherty, interview Coach O’Kane. Amnosfosoust Physical and First place winners in the 1950 Wabash Harvey, Leon Francis, Bob Logan, Carolyn Joe Sims. General science classes made a field trip to the Mid-Way Airport. From the physical sciences, the student gains experience in using the methods of science. It aids students in learning to identify problems and in developing techniques for solving them. It provides a means of studying and understanding natural laws, natural resources—and their conservation. It suggests the possibilities in our world. Here at Paris High School, aside from a general science course required of all freshman, courses in biology, chemistry, and physics are offered as electives. Chemistry and physics are divided into two groups, non-college and college preparatory. Use is made of community resources through field trips to the airport, sewage disposal plant, ice plant, water works, and other such fields of scientific interest in and about Paris. Mathematics has two general functions: to provide for the general knowledge needed for every citizen and to provide the basis for special education needed for engineers, economists, accountants, etc. Paris High School provides a general course in which routine computations, insurance, measurements, etc. are stressed; algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and solid geometry stress the interrelationship of concepts and principles. Meaning is important and helps in gaining maturity. A pilot explains the propeller and its power in flight to freshman science students Microscopes are basic tools in biology. [68J Sciences Mathematics Valley Chemistry contest—(Left to right) Tom Tucker, Bill Humphrey, Dollene Helton, and Upper: Geometry, plane and solid, emphasize the nature of proof, logic, and critical evidence, and form and space relationships. Loti. •er: Algebra and trigonometry help to solve real-life problems in science, the armed services, and the many fields of industry. Experiments in physics are performed while the instructor Group work in a chemistry laboratory tends to help the observes and assists. learning procedures. [69] Social Science The general objectives of the social sciences may include the understanding of all peoples of different races and nationalities, emphasize man’s debt to his predecessors for his spiritual and material heritage and his obligation to future generations in preserving and perfecting that heritage, stress the principles of democratic procedures, promote peace, and foster straight thinking. Here at Paris High School, three years of social science are offered. The first year course consists of the study of world history, the second includes the study of American history, and the third delves into social and civic problems confronting American citizens of today and applies the principles of straight thinking in solving these problems. Wide reading from newspapers and library resources, discussions, and use of community resources provide areas for instructions. Top: Mrs. Boland’s world history class—notebooks, puzzle maps, and outlines. Center: There were girls on the panel, but the boys made the picture. James Howard, left, of Paris High School was on the student panel for a High School Conference on World Problems, sponsored by Eastern State High School in Charleston. The others pictured are Tom Webb, Kansas; Miss Modesta Scott (moderator), and Dick Helm, Tuscola. Physical Education Physical education is designed to give knowledge and appreciation of the practices that contribute to the maintainence of a healthy individual, to develop ability to work harmoniously with others, to emphasize good posture, to promote good social behavior and personality, and to increase ability to perform muscular activities. Two hundred minutes a week are required by the state for each student. Paris is fortunate to have two well-equipped gymnasiums whereby the programs may be accomplished. The boys’ physical education includes musclebuilding exercises, games, and such sports as basketball, wrestling, and boxing. The girls’ course includes various exercises, the indoor sports of basketball, volley ball, badminton, deck tennis, bombardment, and social dancing. The girls also plan and practice for their annual May Fete. Both departments make use of movies and lectures. VOLLEY BALL PING PONG CALISTHENICS [71] The May Fete Queen Joyce Tolliver The 1950 May Fete was entitled “Of Thee We Dance.” The dances reflected the varied peoples of the United States. The fete opened with a processional dance of the senior girls in picturesque dress. Then Miss Joyce Tolliver was crowned queen of the May Fete. Queen Joyce, her attendants, Hilah Cherry and Barbara Reynolds, and her court of senior girls reigned over the proceedings for the rest of the evening. All of the Paris High School girls, some boys from the physical education classes, and the girls from the seventh and eighth grades at Mayo Junior High participated in the costume pageant. The program included processionals, precision marching, and modern dancing. One of the high lights of the school year at Paris High School is the May Fete, performed and dedicated to the queen and court of senior girls. The twenty-fourth annual May Fete was presented May 5, 1950, in the Paris High School gymnasium, under the direction of Miss Marilyn Ragby and assisted by Miss Estalene Meeker, physical education instructors. A Human Pyramid During the program the G.A.A. Good Sportsmanship cup was presented to Joyce Tolliver, the senior girl who had proved herself the best in sportsmanship and the most enthusiastic in sports participation. )own South America Way; would you care to rumba? Something new was added to the 1950 May Fete; it’s called blind boxing, and by the boys! MAY FETE DANCES These pretty dancing girls represent the southern states of our nation. Bottom row, left to right: Roland Dick, Leslie Trine, Roy Taylor, Boh McCrocklin, Bob Antrim, Bill Thompson, Bob Trine, Harold Titus, Dick Thomas. Second row: Ray Baker, Clark Findley, John Stanley, Ted Adams, Robert Keltz, Charles Sisson, Max Williams. Choral Department Music affords a wholesome escape from tensions and anxieties of the present world. The study of music in the schools also functions to heighten discrimination and elevate, tastes in reference to radio, television, and movie programs. Often musical interests developed in school lead to musical careers. There is a definite carry-over into community life through churches, clubs, and organizations. Here at Paris High School all musical activities are divided into two categories, the choral and the instrumental. The choral department consists of a mixed chorus, girl’s glee club, boy’s glee club, treble clef, and various ensembles. These groups meet twice a week during the school day and are popular entertainers that have rated high in contest work. Many state first and second ratings come to Paris from its talented choral groups and soloists. Each year the choral department participates in the Eastern Illinois Music Festival and presents a Christmas vespers and a spring concert. The choral department of the high school and the entire Paris school system is under the able direction of Mrs. Patricia McNees. Bottom row, left to right: Nancy Moore, Jean Osborne, Marilyn Reynolds, Mary Mattingly, Norma Hinds, Carolyn Delashmitt, Alta Wright, Julia Ulrich, Sandra Tweedy, Rosemary Hanna. Second row: Pat Lowry, Waunitta Wallace, Carolyn Wood, Judith Wilson, Beverly O’Ban-non, Barbara Sprague, Betty Bess, Linda Newlin, Barbara Givens. Third row: Mary Lou Dankenbring, Doreen Walden, Kathleen Mullens, Rita Garwood, Wilma Simpson, Nancy Smith, Barbara Koontz, Janet Fritts, Ann Englum. Fourth row: Joan Dalton, Pat Fletcher, Betty Evinger, Jane Conley, Rosalie Hickle, Martha Epperson, Jane Hall, Carol Rincsmith, Dolores Vandygriff. Mrs. Patricia McNeesc THE MIXED CHORUS THE SPRING CONCERT THE TREBLE CLEF Bottom row, left to right: Rosalie Perry, Janice Shew, Lela Snyder, Harold Titus, Ronald Deck, Ray Boker, Robert Kelt Bob Antrim, Bill Thompson, Sally Bloss, Jane Ann Querry, Marjorie Johnson. Second row: Nancy Moore, Betty Bess, Rosemarie Perry, John Stanley, Lester Trine, Clark Finley, Roy Taylor, Donal Simpson, Max Williams, Wilma Simpson, Ann Englum, Barbara Givens. Third row: Mary Jo Richey, Carolyn Simpson, Martha Epperson, Mary Stewart, Eileen Rinesmith, Bob Trine, Charle Sisson, Dick Thomas, Nancy Dorsett, Mary Mattingly, Pat Powers. Fourth roiv: Pat Fletcher, Judith Wilson, Virginia Crum, Nancy Smith, Kathleen Mullins, Jack Slay, Ted Adams, Bol McCrocklin, Richard Krumpeck. Bottom row, left to right: Iffiyllis Hardwick. Deema Brosman, Sybil Slaughter, Sharon Gayer, Wilma Wilhoit, Nancy Rhoads, Marjorie Judy. Mary Wallace, Kitty Jo Hill, Wanda Brooks, Susan McCoy, Alta Hood, Marlene Snearly. Second rote: Mary Ruth Horton, Betty Cunningham, Elizabeth Yontz, Shirley • Ridley, Carolyn Day, Kathleen Englum. Freida Morris, Phyllis Boyer, Sallie Jarrell, Joan Calvin, Julia Owens, Euanne McHenry, Lynn Flarty. Third roiv: Margaret Cline, Georganna Blume, Mary Lou Sprague, Joanne Forsythe. Ruth Fletcher, Twila Bridwc!!, Carol Lowry, Phyllis Griffin, Charlotte Hefner, Leona Baker, Shirley Francis, Mary Katherine Sexton, Suzanne Pearman. Fourth row: Barbara Tiffin. Erma Walls, Rosemary Butler, Shirley Chambers, Virginia Todd, Carolee Tolliver, Marilyn Bess, Judy Cunningham. Mary Ann Savoree, Loretta Good, Shirley Bapp, Clara Ross, Nancy Milton. Fifth row: Madge Davis, Dorothy Toby, Shirley Young, Evelyn Nebergall, 11a Sanders, Edwanya Shelton, Shirley Garwood, Wilma Potts, Shirley Kroenug, Freida Pettyjohn, Ann Foley, Alta Hood, Eleanor Hinds. Instrumental The Paris High School instrumental department includes the school band and orchestra. These organizations Mr. Louis Waterloo and Carolyn Fleencr. specialize in popular and semi-classical orchestral music. The instrumental department is under the able direction of Mr. Louis Waterloo. The band plays at football and basketball games and pep meetings. It has one of the finest state contest records and has won first in the state every year for the past five years. The Paris High orchestra consists of the top instrumentalists in school. The chief function of this organization is to play for school dances and programs. Many of the members of the orchestra are also musicians in the city band which plays at community functions and presents a weekly concert during the summer. Band Bottom rote, left to right: Evelyn Day. Rosemary Cushman Venita Randolph, Diane Zink, Dolores Vandygriff, Louvina Simpson, John O’Bannon, John Haase, William McFarland, Mary Bovell. Second row: Orval Washburn, Beverly Hill, Lois Unseld, Margaret Cline. Gertrude Stickler, Nancy Milton, Joyce Babb, Betty Loy, Ruth Smithson, John Bizal. Third row: Sharon Vance, Frank Moss, J. W. Hartley, Linda Newlin, Dorothy Toby, Robert Staley, Ronald Seitz, Clifford Duck, Shirley Ridley, William Humphrey. Fourth row: Ronald Dick, Mike Richey, June Vandygriff, Richard Jones, Don Simpson, Rachel Bizel, Emmet Chastain, Joan Ray, Ruth Dennison. Fifth row: Everett Hardy, Jess Duckworth, Mike Haase, Gwen Flaherty, John Smithson, Dale .Edwards. Sixth row: Gene Walls. Jim Englum, Alfonso Reynoso, Jim Manley, Charles Reynoso. Seventh row: Carolyn Fleencr, Marilyn Reynolds, David Kaiser man, Jim Crable, Tom Hearn. Music STATE FIRSTS John Washburn, Don Crable, Margaret Kneislcy, John O’Ban non, Dean Edwards. STATE WINNERS Bottom rotv, left to right: Joan Ray, Helen Forster, Patricia Irish, Margaret Kneisley, Gwen Calvin, Marilyn Reynolds, Carolyn Fleener. Second rote: Jim Crable, John Washburn, Frank Moss, Mike Richey, Don Crable, Eugene Walls, Bill Humphrey, Clifford Duke, Everett Hardy. Bottom row, left to right: David Kaiscrman, Jerry Day, Vineta Randolph, June Vandygriff, Marilyn Reynolds. Second row: Dolores Vandygriff, Louvina Simpson, John O’Bannon, Orval Washburn. Third rote: Clifford Duck, Mike Richey, Richard Jones, Jim Crable. Fourth row: Alfonso Reynoso, Tom Hearn, Everett Hardy, Jesse Duckworth. and Orchestra Home Economics Home economics leads to a family-centered program in future homelife. The practices generally being followed in this area are: study in food, clothing, home furnishings, child development, management of time, energy, and money, and ways of establishing happy home life. The Paris High home economics department emphasizes a girl's responsibilities in her home of the future. Cooking and sewing are the primary fields with which the department deals. Meal-planning and preparation of foods are practical applications of principles. Garments are made and modeled in a style show held in the spring and sponsored by the F.H.A. Discussions of social relations and family life are held. Various field trips to frozen food lockers, grocery stores, and canning centers are taken. Last year this department toured Marshall Field and Company of Chicago. Ul'l'cr: Margaret Wadsworth, Judy Guymon, and Beverly Wright sew fine seams. Middle: Margaret Williams and Miss Perisho watch Carolyn Simpson as she chalks up a hemline for Mary Ruth Horton. Lower left: Mrs. Bizal instructs Marlene Striker, Marilyn Fessant, Martha Ratts, and Pattibeth Perkinson in the art of pie-making. Cherry! Lower ririlit: Home economic girls serve refreshments to the parents who attend school on visitation day. Future Homemakers OFFICERS President......................Mary Lou Dankenbring Vice-President........................ Bonnie Selders Secretary..............................Sandra Tweedy Assistant Secretary..................Gertrude Stickler Treasurer.............................. Judy Patrick Assistant Treasurer.................... Norma Hinds Historian.............................Carolyn Wood Chairman of Degrees...................—.Doris Johnson Chairman of Program..................Gertrude Stickler Chairman of Publicity............Mary Ann Mattingly “Toward New Horizons” is their motto; perfect unity in the home is their goal. The Paris Chapter of the Future Homemakers, under the leadership of Mary Lou Dankenbring, and the guidance of sponsors, Miss Mary Perisho and Mrs. Rachel Bizal, has accomplished much in the year 1950-1951. To start the year, they had their first installation of officers, an all white ceremony, attended by the parents and friends of the F.H.A. girls. Christmas soon came and the season wasn’t complete without an annual F.H.A. party and exchange of gifts. Besides this, F.H.A.’ers attended district conventions, served punch at school mixers, and sold cookies to finance the the expenses of sending their next president to the state F.H.A. Training Camp at East Bay, Bloomington, Illinois. May the hands supporting a home in the center of their emblem remind all people of their goal. The striving for satisfaction in home and family life will help obtain peace for all mankind. Left to right: Mary Ann Mattingly, Carolyn Wood, Sandra Tweedy, Mary Dankenbring, Bonnie Selders, Judy Patrick, Doris Johnson, Gertrude Stickler. Bottom row: Florence Petty, Norma Hinds, Sandy Tweedy, Mary Dankenbring, Gertrude Stickler, Doris Johnson, Anne Matthews. Second row: Norma McKee, Marjorie Burkett, Elsie Warmouth, Nancy Rhoades, Jean Hoover, Gloria Alexander, Rosemary Butler, Deema Bronsman, Jennie Hollingsworth. Third row: Joan Wilhoit, Sally Stickler, Barbara Bledsoe, Flora Warmouth, Gwen Flaherty, Freda Lynch, Mary Mattingly. Fourth row: Carolyn Wood, Betty Bess, Sarah Wright, Joan Dalton, Mary Baker, Judy Wilson, Janet Mattingly, Imogene Lynch, Carol Lowry, Margaret Wadsworth. Roy Taylor and Lloyd Douglas contemplate while Miss Dorsett and Mr. Johnson patronize the F.H.A. cookie sale. Miss Perisho supervises the salesladies, Florence Petty and Joan Dalton. CLUB MEMBERS COOKIE SALE [79] Agriculture Since agriculture is one of the nation’s primary occupations and training for the future is a fundamental need, Paris High School offers three years of agriculture to its students. Soils and crops, animal husbandry, conservation, and agricultural shop work make up the course of study. The Future Farmers of America is a national club and is an outgrowth of secondary school agricultural courses. The Paris FFA has accomplished the following projects this year: Hubert Walls displays his Shropshire sheep winning at the sectional agriculture show' at Danville. A trip to Chicago for the International Livestock Show'; money raising projects in a turkey raffle and garden seed sales; field trips to sales and a hatchery; a pest control contest and a parliamentary procedure contest. Allan Landes presents his registered Hampshires. r. Smith checks on the F.F.A. chain gilt project. The r.F.A. owns the pigs and sow. Dick Joy is proud of his registered Guernsey. Future Farmers The primary aim of the Future Farmers of America is the development of agricultural leadership, co-operation, and citizenship. Some of the specific purposes for which this organization was founded are as follows: To develop competent, aggressive, rural and agricultural leadership. To create and nurture a love of country life. To strengthen the confidence of farm boys and young men in themselves and their work. To create more interest in the intelligent choice of farming occupations. To encourage members in the development of individual farming programs and establishment in farming. To encourage members to improve the farm home and its surroundings. To participate in worthy undertaking for the improvement of agriculture. To develop character, train for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism. To participate in cooperative efforts. To encourage improvement in scholarship. To encourage and practice thrift. To provide and encourage the development of organized rural recreational activities. Top, standing: Hubert Walls, president; Mr. Smith, instructor and advisor. (Seated) Bill Cunningham, Bob Quinn, Francis Wilson, George Hornbrook, Harold Eastham. Bottom rozo, left to right: Bill Cunningham, Francis Wilson, Hubert Walls, George Hornbrook, Bob Quinn, Harold Eastham. Second row: Bob Bomgardner, Ralph Griffin, Robert Mott, Richard Thomas, Carl Snyder, Allen Landes, Leo Horton, Harold Rose, Glen Myers, Philip Griffin. Third row: Herbert Hewitt, Bob Fuqua, Dick Joy, F'rank Hollingsworth, Earl Hewitt, Don Moore, Frank Good, Mike Englum, Donald Camp. The F.F.A. Homecoming float displayed a rooting pig. Left column: Mr. Khea gives a helping hand to his typing students. Mr. Lewis instructs Anna Forsythe, Pat Breneman, and Gwen Calvin, who are helping in the school office. Betty Young fixes a treat for a customer. Mary Ann Bristow perfects her salesmanship on a customer. Right column: Office Practice officers are left to right: (standing) Marian Leitch, president; Belva Green, vice-president; Joan More-craft, treasurer. (Seated) Betty Ludington, secretary. Miss Gresscl drills her shorthand students on new words. Pat Irish adds up a list of figures. Eddie Brock displays some material to Mr. Lewis. Commerce Office Practice Distributive Education Good citizens are those who have an understanding of society. The school courses are arranged to meet the needs of students who will soon become citizens in need of understanding their society. Today the modern school curriculum includes courses that will help the students in the business world. Individual originality and special skills are developed in commerce, distributive education, diversified occupations, office practice, and industrial arts. The students choose their careers and are then given a chance to begin their education which will prepare them for their future work. Paris High School offers an exploratory business training course in which students are screened for the necessary aptitudes. Typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, transcriptions, commercial arithmetic, economic geography, and salesmanship are designed to speed the business student on his way. Distributive Education and Office Practice courses offer part-time work in the afternoons. 182 1 Industrial Arts Diversified Occupations The first two years of on-the-job education are fundamental studies. Industrial arts, begun by boys in the freshman year, are taught three years. The fourth year the distributive occupation class gives the final instructions to the young boys interested in becoming mechanics, carpenters, butchers, artists, mill workers, and etc. Junior and senior vocational students begin a planned course which includes on-the-job work. All forenoons are devoted to teaching the students skills that must learn concerning the business world. The juniors take vocational studies that prepare them for on-the-job work their senior year. Like the D.E. and O.P. students, these students secure jobs which they attend in the afternoon. Left column: Mr. Day explains the industrial arts machines to some interested parents. Mr. Wallace supervises the study time in his Diversified Occupations class. Right column: Donald Peters learns the technique needed to become a butcher. Donald Collier and Teddy Winschief gain skill with the drill press and sanding machine. Roy Hofman learns how to test motors. Bill Humphreys and Richard Martin are guided by a lithographic artist. [83] Senior Play . . . Senior Night The warm, gay comedy, “Our Hearts Were 'N oung and (jay was presented by the senior class of 1950 in the high school auditorium on the night of May 12. The play concerned the antics of Cornelia Otis Skinner and her friend Emily Kimbrough when they made a voyage to France. Miss Ann Mlinarich selected and directed the cast of seventeen. Before a large audience on May 26 the Senior Xight skits were presented. The theme concerned the memories the seniors kept of their “ole school days.” Spike Jones and his city slickers, South Sea island dancers, and other hilarious groups helped to carry on an old Paris High School tradition, namely, the seniors’ final dramatic performance. Mr. Charles Johnson, class sponsor, directed the show. Measles on hoard ship ! Marilyn Coller, Fred Tait, and Barbara Such charming couples! 1-2-3 skip, hop and look out1 Reynolds deliberate in “Our Hearts.” P.H.S. convicts, no less. Seniors make beautiful music together. Junior Banquet and Prom Another beloved tradition of Paris High School is the festive week-end which includes the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. Each year the seniors are guests of the juniors for a dinner and program and then the next night the eagerly awaited prom is presented. The 1950 theme, “A Dreamer’s Holiday,” was effectively carried out with a setting of rainbow-colored decorations. Mrs. Norma Kerrick, junior class sponsor, and a capable junior staff planned and worked out the details for the two nights. The Parent-Teachers Association served the dinner at the banquet and refreshments at the prom. The boys’ gymnasium was used for the first time last spring as the place for the festivities. The banquet program included music and skits which portrayed the seniors’ lives at school. Lu George furnished the dance music for the prom at which James Acklin and Wilma Simpson were crowned king and gueen. Feasting in plenty with old friends. Queen Wilma Simpson and King Swing-out handshake between junior James Acklin. class president, Tom Harvey, and senior class president, Jerry Sweelcy. Tom Harvey, Don Philipps, Bob Logan, Pat Lowry, Eddie Laughlin, and Dick Spung sing—and sing? Prom guests in the lobby of the gymnasium. The 1950 Betty Jo Vance, one of the graduation speakers, comments i “What Is Success,” the theme of the 1950 commencement Id on May 31 in the gymnasium. Hilah Cherry is presented the annu D.A.R. award by Mr. Eugene Johnson. Hannah Newgent, Carolyn Tiffin, and Robert Wittick receive the four year gold scholarship pins. Ned Jenison was the recipient of the Quill and Scroll Illinois journalistic aw'ard for editorial writing. For their contributions to the school Norman Bess and Hannah Newgent are awarded the Good Citizenship trophies, presented by the Paris Chamber of Commerce. C ommencement Jean Lamb won the Helen Mar McKinley two-year financial scholarship. As the three athletes with the highi grades, Robert Wittick, Jim Acklin, a Jerry Sweeley won gold, silver, and broi medals, respectively. The three Illinois state teachers’ colleges scholarships were won by Joyce Tolliver, Jerry Curl, and Hannah Newgent. Winners of the Colson Good Sportsmanship Trophy awards: Norman Bess, football; James Acklin, track; Robert Collen-berger, basketball. An now into the adult world as graduates of Paris High School. [87] ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: THE INTERSTATE PRINTERS RENJAMIN STUDIO CAREEN STUDIO CARL KILLION STUDIO [88]
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