Paris High School - Owl Yearbook (Paris, TX)

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OWLU6 STELLA MAE CRAIN- Declicatee Puts in Full Day - SPARKLE, WIT, RADIANCE - these were the Words which char- acterized our choice of dedicatee for THE 1963 OWL. Her cheerful smile and unfaltering desire to assist brightened the day of all around her - students, fellow teachers, and friends alike. Always offering a comforting word and a helping hand when one was needed most, she won respect of faculty and love of students. Her English classes were enlightened by her interesting anecdotes and unpredictable humor. A devoted teacher, a wise counselor, a loyal supporter of Paris High, a published poet, this was the person to Whom all PHS turned for advice and a sincere application of the Golden Rule. For her rare ability to combine fun and work, to add pleasure and satisfaction to learning, to be a true friend, and to dedicate her all to usg we give our Golden Year, THE 1963 OWL, to you, Miss Stella Mae Crain. A FAMILIAR sight standing behind her lectern MISS CRAIN, 1'0lf1NlTU-T at hel' f21V01'ifG fl6Sk, with textbook open, Miss Crain enlivens exact- 21311005 OVCI' 3 f0W Of hm' mam' DOQYNS, 501409 of ing rules of English with amusing quips, which have been published in anthologies.

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HERITAGE-CHANGE-PROGRESS ' As we paused and re- viewed the past year, we suddenly realized that these words were the most important factors motivating our fifty years of growth. With the celebration of this anniversary and through our individual trials and accomplishments, we became aware of the necessary role of these components of our lives. HERITAGE probably influenced our lives more than any other single element. It was the mold which shaped us as a nation, as a school, and as individuals. It alone accounted for the fact that so many students explored the riddle of ancient Rome, labored over American history and civics, and why thirty-five of us worked together to keep up the proud tradition of THE OWL. CHANGE was a key word to modern students. Just as our age, that of youth, was a constant revolution from adolescence to adult- hood, so was the time we live in. This was exhibited by the comple- tion of up-to-date labs, introduction of STS courses, and construction of modern junior high schools. A half-century was actually a short period of time, but change made it pass even faster. It made our chores easier, our lives better, and our educational facilities more complete. PROGRESS was the reward of a fertile heritage coupled with controlled change. From 1913 to 1963, from paperback to hardback, from black and white to use of color, and from eight staff members to thirty-fiveg we constantly progressed toward the future. As the years filtered one by one through Time's hourglass and were re- corded in the yearbook's dusty pages, we were enabled as ancient Janus to review the past and at the same time foresee the future. Today was the time to learng tomorrow, the time to live. Because we were ever mindful of our guiding heritage, its effects upon us, and the importance of our keeping in its strideg we chose as our theme for THE 1963 OWL - SHADOWS OF THE PAST LIGHT THE FUTURE. Jack H. McCubbin Editor OWL 5

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But IFS Not All Work NEVER ONE to shirk duty, Miss Crain takes her place in Carer-r Day preparation as she amuses her audience with one of hor humor- ous yet thought-provoking verse stressing im- portance of Career Day. ii is in E W, 1 TYPICAL OF Texas travelers, Miss Crain and Mr. D00 Cunningham Uswap tales of their sum- mer jaunts-Seattle W'orld's Fair and Europe.