Johnson St Paris High School - Parisian Yearbook (Saint Paris, OH)

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And thus it continued month after month, even six or seven, when it was announced by the Busi- ness Managers, after many secret consultations, that the treasury of this worthy journal was dis- covered to be only a sinking fund. Something must be done, and that quickly. Nobly the old school responded by voting a gift of thirty dollars, a hangover from a public debating debauch and thus was gained for the world of literature another issue of this high born hope. But no permanent relief could be secured, and the downward flight of that illustrious orb be- came swift and unerring. Gradually the publishers lost interest, contributions ot authors and poets ceased, and the editorial staff vacated their offices to practice base-ball. Hence the publication of so eminent a periodical was temporarily suspended, very reluctantly it is true, for many subscribers de- clared that life could not be the same without it. And thus ended a daring adventure into the realms of self-supporting journalism. Of a meteor, having fallen thru space, there survives only dust; and of “The Meteor” there survives only a few scattered copies—pitiable relics of that golden age of learning. And should some high-brow body of students, ambitious for journalistic glory and industrious in proof-reading, desire to let history repeat itself by resurrecting this forgotten legacy, there will be found, to link the high-minded past with the progressive present, a little matter of forty dollars or so at the publishers which is yet considered a perfectly good account against someone. For this reason the gifted author of this tragic bit of high school history must suffer the cruel fate of remaining for- ever unknown. The Scarlet and Silver to The Yellow and The Black Oh S. P. H. S., Honored One, how many grateful sons and daughters have you sent forth, equip- ped for the beginning of their life’s work; and never have you sent out a class larger than this one of 1921. Now in the beauty of May they have come to the time when you will send them out, with the best that you afford, to take their places in the field of life. Eighteen strong and loyal all to you, they have come to this day of parting, glad of the honor you bestow but sorrowful at the thought of separation. Fifty years have elapsed since you first be- stowed high honors on your children and many have gone forth since that time, establishing notable careers in every walk of life, each one an added honor to you. This class promises much, bestow upon them, venerable parent, your blessing as you have given them the best opportunities in your power, that they may succeed in their cherished plans and may not only be your pride but a benefit to humanity. And now with pride in our achievements under your guidance with sorrow for our parting, and joy in the pleasant memories of our life with you, we take a fond farewell. Well do we know that whatever we may do in the field of life that is worth while will be because of you and for you. —P. T. K. Most high literary critic, please do not tear your hair in anguish or shrink back in horror from this our “first born” which we are casting upon the cold unmerciful world. It is our first attempt at S. P. H. S. so please treat it as kindly and considerately as possible. Although we have made many mistakes we have tried to do our best. We have endeavored to make the “Parisian” of 1921 interesting to the alumni as well as those now attending S. P. H. S. and we hope we have not failed. It has meant work and lots of it for this year’s staff, groping in unknown fields, endeavoring to publish the first “Parisian.” However to say the least we have enjoyed it all and hope that next year’s staff find things easier. We wish to thank everyone who has helped us in any way and there have been many. The alum- ni, the student body, the faculty, and especially the business men of our town who have supported us so faithfully with their advertising. Indeed this is not the first cause which we have occasion to thank them for supporting for they have backed us in everything we have attempted. Neither do we care to pass our printer without a few words of appreciation. He has worked long and faithfully and it is certain that we would never have been able to publish the “Parisian” without his hearty co-operation. In parting we have only to say farewell and hope that every year will see a bigger and better “Parisian” published at S. P. H. S. 28

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The Class of ’71 lP'TY years. It requires some applied skill to recall past experiences of a half century. It is a task that should be performed only by one capable, or inclined to recall past incidents. Perhaps the realization that there is but one remaining member of the class of ’71 leaves the strongest imprint. It is gratifying to know that this class, has left an influence for good, that has been, and still is, unfolding for the higher achievements of life. The erection and completion of the new three story school building in the west section of Saint Paris, was quite an event. The teachers throughout the building were selected without question, with great care. Through the influence of Doctor Musson, Professor Blair of Virginia accepted the invitation from the Board, and was elected superintendent. He was highly educated and through his influence many from the surrounding country attended school. The second year found sixty pupils enrolled in High School. Our auditorium was the whole of the third floor, where the entire school convened each morn- ing for chapel exercises. Class plays, societies and amusements were also held in this room, not so unlike the present day. The class of ’71 was prepared for graduation, but, in some way never satisfactorily explained, were deprived of that privilege. The first class to have the distinction of grad uating and receiving diplomas, was the one going out from the school in 1879. The wife of Rev. E. D. Smith was a member of that class. The first Alumni association of the Saint Paris High School was organized in 1892. The class of ’71, W. H. Walborn of the class of ’72, and F. A. Fromme of the class of ’77 were solicited and be- came honorary members of the association. Among the Alumni of our school are found many whom Saint Paris should be justly proud, for they have been more than ordinarily successful in life. As we are looking with pleasure at our past record, surely we are improving the present, and the assurance that honest conscientious effort will inspire every member of our high school with energy and determination, and with the united aid from all, will certainly bring success for the future. The Class of ’79 HE year 1879 produced the first class to graduate from Saint Paris High School. The class though small in numbers, consisting of only four, Mrs. Ida Knull Smith, Mr. Frank Fromme, I. N. McAllister and Mrs. Emma Northcutt Talbot, who had completed the course before but had had no commencement exercises until ’79, was by no means lacking in knowledge and wisdom. They have G. W. Snyder and D. H. McDaniel to thank for their efficient training and especially for those examinations which occured at least once a month. This class studied Algebra, Latin, Phy- sical Geography, Arithmetic, etc. with as much zeal and ambition as we do now. Literary was another pleasure of which they were not deprived, there were two societies at the time. The school house was three stories high and on third floor there was but Qne room. What might have happened there some times we can only imagine. Rev. E. D. Smith preached the Baccalaureate sermon in the Lutheran church. After the class became scattered, Mrs. Ida Smith is now in Saint Paris, Frank Fromme in Elcanto, California, I. N. McAllister’s present residence is not known, and Mrs. Talbot in Omaha, Nebraska. 30 —M. K. L.