Paris High School - Owl Yearbook (Paris, TX)

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estorecl rust ecent disclosures have made Americans distrust- ful of governmental in- stitutions that were con- sidered prime examples of hon- est Americanism. The result was a loss of confidence in ourselves, and our principles. But Americans took heart because they learned that our system of laws could ef- fectively weather treacherous storms, including the changing of Presidents without one shot being fired at each other. This was a credit to our fore- fathers who possessed the know- ledge and foresight to write as flexible a document as the Con- stitution. We showed our ap- preciation by recalling mem- orable events and learning new facts about our courageous an- cestors. In this way we regained our self-esteem and were able to continue in the tradition that has made our country strong. Budding artists enjoy sketching scene around and near the school plant. An 80-yard run by Allen Chudej delights the capacity crowd for the Homecoming game against Denison. Paris won 21-20. Theme 0 13

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Feel Free to Be Free M e proud, PHS, it's your country's two hundredth birthday. The United States has survived eight long wars, both at home and abroad. In fact America was born in a time of turmoil. Revolutionaries such as Sam Adams, Patrick Henry, John Hancock, and others made it pos- sible for us to live in a free and democratic society. Give me liberty, or give me deathi' was known and loved by all freedom-loving Americans. The United States was a young nation, and it was still grow- ing and maturing in 1976. Its standard of living had risen since 1776 and the American Revolution. It was the richest nation in the world as it entered its third hundred years soon after 1976 graduates were handed their diplomas. In the twentieth century there was need foi' a security guard on the school's campus. Offi- cer Bob Hundley keeps an eye on the cars to prevent thefts. To lend a helping hand, Key Clubbers Char- ley Bailey and Danny Christian unload boxes of food at the King's Daughters Nursery. Theme 0 15