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

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1923 volume:

The Parisian 1923 1923 WE THE CLASS OF 1923, DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO MISS CHRISTINA GORDON History of the High School Not unlike other phases of educational advance- ment has been the upward trend of the St. Paris high school since its beginning eighty-three years ago. It is a matter of history, however, that for many years this school has given its pupils the advantage of a splendid course of study that has sent many of them into large fields of activity and placed them among the leaders of men in divers walks of life. It is these splendid results that causes the community to pejoice, and is an incentive that spurs on those now enrolled under its banner to greater achievement. While a chron- ological narrative of the St. Paris high school may interest many, it must be borne in mind that the most inspiring history could be gathered from the many successful lives that have been shaped through the influence of the superintendents and instructors. As these facts would fill volumes, we must be content with giving the growth of the high school from year to year. In the year 1860 a secondary high school was established. Its sessions were held on the second floor of a building erected by the Sons of Tem- perance. The first high school teacher was Marion Ross, of Christiansburg, who later enlisted in the Union Army and was one of the famous scouting party who attempted to break the Confederate Railway Connections. He was captured and hung as a spy at Atlanta, Ga. The high school was re-established in 1867, and its work carried on in rooms rented of the Odd Fellow Lodge members. A Mr. Welchans was the teacher. Geometry, algebra, higher arithmetic and some literature were taught. In 1867 a three-story building was erected. Upon its completion the directors re-organized, providing for a board of six men instead of three. James G. Blair, of the University of Edinburg, Scotland, became superintendent. Prof. Blair was highly educated and through his influence many young people from the surrounding community attended school. There were sixty-two high school students at this time, forty of whom were non- residents. The higher branches of trigonometry., chemistry, and Greek were taught. The first class to complete the high school course was that of 1870, but the class of ’79 was the first to receive the distinction of graduating. It seems that former students were more for- tunate than we, as they enjoyed not only a two- weeks holiday at Christmas time but a spring vacation also. In 1890 the new building was erected. It was completed in eight months. Not being completed at the opening of the fall term, the high school met in down-town rooms for six weeks. The dedication of the new building took place November 17, 1890. This building had eight rooms, three of those on the second floor being dedicated to the use of the high school. Sweet memories of the ‘Green” and “Blue” rooms will always linger in the hearts of many former students. In 1904 the high school changed from a three to a four-year course, and also became a first class high school. There now stands, on East Main Street, a $100,000 building, the finest in the county, mani- testing the interest of this community in the wel- fare of their young people. A large study hall, library, laboratory and four class rooms are now at the disposal of the high school students. The present course of study is planned to pre- pare the student to enter the best colleges and universities. There are now seventy-six pupils enrolled in the high school. Three hundred and twenty-six students have graduated from St. Paris high school, and in the world of affairs they have reflected glory on old ,aus a8 the years go by, and as class after class takes its p’ace in the world, may they ever bring honor to “The Yellow and the Black” Parisian U£ simii 1923 MR. TURNER SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Teaches Physics and Manual Training James Milikan University, Illinois; Dixon College and Normal School, B. S.; O. S. U., Educational and B. S. degree and M. S. degree Phi Beta Kappa MISS GORDON Teaches English Modern History Virgil Delaware High School Ohio Wesleyan University A. B. MR. CARL HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Teaches Mathematics, Civics, History and Agriculture University of Oregon, B. S.; Studying for M. S. degree from Ohio State University MISS COLVIN Teaches Latin English II Otterbein College Ohio Wesleyan University Wittenberg College A. B. MISS NIXON Teaches Domestic Science Biology Ancient History Saint Paris High School Ohio State University North Dakota University B. S. Parisian 1923 The members of the class of 23 are grateful to the officers who have served them so efficiently throughout the four years of high school. Clydus Steinberger, as class president, has conducted all the business meetings of the class very competently. He has made many important decisions for us. We appreciate his services as president. Our vice president, Harold Shank, has also figured in our business meetings, taking the place of the president when he was absent. His presence has been important not only in our class meetings, but in our whole high school life. Genevieve Brown has filled the office of class secretary very efficiently. She has kept minutes of class meetings. We feel proud to think that we have such faithful officers. As we trusted “Jenny” with the records, so we trusted Nelly with our finances, (when we had any). She has proved faithful through our four years of high school life. Parisian jp6 . HP, V«NT o 1923 HARLEY PENCE —If he has any faults he has left us in doubt. Columbian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Ili-Y Club, ’22, ’23. MILDRED MTTCHELL —Her happy disposition, her pleasant smile. Have won her friends for many a mile. Delphian Literary Society, ’21. Orchestra, ’22, ’23. Hywttat Club, ’21, ’22, ’23. WARREN PENCE —I never dare to be as funny as I can. Columbian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Vice-President of C. L. S., ’20. Cheer Leader, ’21, ’22. RUTH CLEMMONS —Tho’ modest and gentle, She rules her own mind. Columbian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Orchestra, ’22, ’23. WILLIAM McCLIMANS —For they can conquer who believe they can. Delphian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Ili-Y Club, ’22, ’23. Parisian EMBB 1923 GENEVIEVE BROWN —A daughter of the Gods, Divinely tall and most divinely fair. Columbian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. C. L. S. Secretary, ’20. Class Secretary, ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23. Hywttat Club, ’21, ’22, ’23. HAROLD SHANK —The best of men have always loved repose. Columbian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Basketball Manager, ’21-’22, ’22-’23. Hi-Y Club, ’22, ’23. Hi-Y Club President, ’22. RUTH RIDER —And still they gazed and still the wonder grew, That one small head contained all she knew. • Columbian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Hywttat Club, ’21, ’22, ’23. THEODORE HARTER —He has a head to contrive, a tongue to persuade and a hand to execute. Columbian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Basketball, ’21, ’22, ’23. Hi-Y Club, ’21, ’22, ’23. Hi-Y Club Secretary, ’22. Hi-Y Club President, ’23. Orchestra, ’22, ’23. HELEN KITE —I have a merry heart that laughs at care. Delphian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Hywttat Club, ’21, ’22, ’23. Parisian 1923 HERBERT FOSTER —Character makes its own destiny. Delphian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Basketball, ’22, ’23. THELMA EMRICK —She came a stranger. She remains a friend. Hywttat Club, ’23. Orchestra, '22, ’23. HUBERT ROBRINS —Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit. Columbian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Hi-Y Club, ’22, ’23. THIRZA BODEY —Her brain contains 10,000 cells; In each some active fancy dwells. Delphian Literary Society, ’19, ’20. EMORY CROUSE —Don't bother me with women. Delphian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Basketball, ’21, ’22, ’23. Parisian n NELLY HAHN —Or light or dark, or short or tall, She sets a spring to snare them all. Delphian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Class Treasurer, ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23. CLYDUS STEINBERGER —To us there is no one like you but yourself. Delphian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. President of Class, ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23. Basketball, ’21, ’22, ’23. Hi-Y Club, ’22, ’23. MILDRED GINN —Not very tall, Not very small, But fair and liked by all. Delphian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Hywttat Club, ’21, ’22, ’23. HERMAN SMITH —Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep. Delphian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. IRENE ROBERTS —Music is the universal language of mankind. Orchestra, ’22, ’23. Parisian HARRY SPRAGUE —He speaks an infinite deal of nothing. Columbian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Hi-Y Club, ’22, ’23. Hi-Y Club Treasurer, ’22. NAOMIBODEY —She is quiet but she delivers the goods. Delphian Literary Society, ’20, ’21. Parisian rr Poem of Class of ’23 Four years ago we entered “Hi” We always passed the year’s Exams As Freshies both wise and shy. With a record that was good. The Upper Classes treated us mean, For we were a class that always But we all knew the reason why. Did as the teachers said we should. As we entered Old St. Paris High, Think of all those class meetings, Brilliant, gay and free, Of the fun and things to eat. All did cry, 0 my! 0 my! No one could hardly wait till then, A finer class we ne’er did see. I say, “They couldn’t be beat.” Then forthwith each did try Oh, how the pennies used to roll To test us one and all Down that old study hall floor, With stunts to make you sign, And when the teachers would get them But none did fail or fall. It would be good-bye for ever more. So well we stood the test Gee, how it rang when a voice would say, They all were filled with awe. “I’ll see you after school,” These are the brightest and the best And then we knew we were in for it, That ever here we saw. And had broken some kind of rule. When we got down to business, straight,Those days are gone forever, mates, Without a single bit of fuss, We know without being told. Teachers all had to study late But never will the memories fade, To keep ahead of us. Of the class of “Blue and Gold.” Our basketball men are widely known, We wrote our lordly record high, Our baseball players, too, Also left a noble name, in games their skill and pep were shown, And now we give a little advice, Our fellows are true blue. So if you wish to win fame. We always had our lessons, “Get on your wings, you’ll have to fly But of worries we had none. Up higher than you can see Of course, when we had algebra If you want to catch up with our class, Why then “the fun began.” The good old class of “’23.” NELLIE HAHN. Parisian 1923 History of the Class of ’23 Life is a full blown year, With all things in their season; Thus, in our school career, Each change hath rhyme and reason. The seasons come and go Each with its gift in hand, That we may see and know How well all life is planned. FRESHMAN—SPRING Spring is the time when all green and living things burst into life. The green grass, flowers and trees send out their green leaves or shoots. That is why we call our Freshmen year our spring. We were just starting out in High School life. We were young and green (?) perhaps but we were not the first class nor yet the last class that has been called green. Although it was the springtime of our life it was not spring in the season. The day that we first ventured forth upon our quest of knowledge was a bright sunshiny day in October, there were 28 of us. When we arrived at the new school build- ing we wandered about, not knowing where to go as this was our first year in the new building. Finally Mr. Loudenback, our teacher, came up and directed us to our room. It was then that we first felt that we belonged somewhere. But thereafter our presence was felt for we began the first month by having a class meeting at Harry Sprague’s. This was a business as well as a social meeting and we elected the following class officers: President—Clydus Steinberger. Vice President—Harold Shank. Secretary—Genevieve Brown. Treasurer—Nellie Hahn. They have served the class faithfully all through our High School life. We were also given rules to follow and were initiated, but the rules as well as the initiation were soon forgotten. The Freshman year was full of interest- ing happenings for this class. Never will we forget those days, especially the time spent in the Study Hall under Mr. Laugh- ridge. We presented a very perplexing problem to our teachers, as we seemed to know so many of the tricks of High School life which they had never supposed small Freshmen to be acquainted with. The most exciting event of our Freshman year was the unexpected elcpement of Roma Cretors Croft. Other events followed fast upon each other and before long we were passing out of the Freshman Class to become Sopho- mores. This year we lost Treva Albright from our ranks. Thus our first vear in High School might be summed up by saying of ourselves: Once came eight and twenty babies Through our magic gates to pass, Scattering “If you please” and “maybes.” Weren’t they as green as grass. SOPHOMORE—SUMMER Summer time of our lives soon came upon us with an abundance of flowers, blue skies and sunshine. Our spring flowers were gone but in their place unfolded the beautiful flowers of sum- mer. We tried so hard to hold up our heads, for our flowers of knowledge were beginning to unfold. In this way our Sophomore year came upon us. With it came many new pleasures and duties. We were no longer little Fresh- men who could be oppressed and dictated to by our lordly upper classmen, but found ourselves in the ranks of the upper class- men. We could make rules for the Fresh- men and initiate them into the ups and downs of High School life, and this we certainly did, as those Freshmen will re- member. That year we lost two of our classmates. They were Thelma Purk and Lester Heck, but we also gained two. They were Hubert Robbins, who came here from Rosewood, and Eleanor Brough, who came from Miamisburg. We also had a new corps of teachers. Miss Gordon, of Delaware, became our English and History teacher, and such times as we had in those classes. Our classes were enlivened by the presence of Warren Pence and Harold Shank and through witty remarks. Miss Kramer, f Somerton, was also a new teacher. Miss Kramer was more strict with us than Miss Gordon, but such a bril- liant and learned class as ours could not easily be subdued and our boisterousness broke out in other forms elsewhere. Mr. Klapp, a graduate of St. Paris High School, also came to us that year as prin- cipal. We owe much to our new teachers, as well as Miss Nixon and Superintendent Turner for our success thus far. Our buds had become blossoms. Our dominant characteristics were changing with the unfolding of the larger blooms. It might be explained thus: Next year how their heads were swelling With the lore wise fools acquire. Ask them why they fail in telling. And they turn as red as fire. But red is the color of summer warmth and light and sunshine and even on the cheek it speaks of hope. JUNIOR—AUTUMN As in Nature, so in school life, “Leaves have their time to fall and flowers to wither.” The harvest soon came and we began to reap what we had sown in our Freshman year, and had car'd for so tenderly in our Soph''more ye r rt brought to us the glad Thanksgiving time, thankful that we had acquired much knowledge; thankful that we were no longer lower classmen, but would soon be dignified Seniors. This year we still had the same corps of teachers, but we received three new members, Irene Roberts, Thirza and Naomi Bodey. We also lost Charles Neal. This year wan indeed a h rvest for we worked hard and achieved much, and we no longer b'ushed when asked to explain some unexpected question. Our class meetings, although few, will be long remembered along with those of our Freshman and Sophomore days. But everything could not be smooth sailing, soon we must pass examinations if we were to become Seniors. We had passed through the stage of crimson con- fusion, we no longer were Juniors oft in doubtful wonder, Puzzling what they ought to know, Scowled like clouds of blackest thunder, Felt as blue as indiago. SENIORS—WINTER Even this stage passed on; and the fruits of knowledge were all gathered and stored away in our brains, and with the coming of winter we feel that our new seeds of understanding will be ready to come forth when again the warm days of spring return. Rugged in our young mmhood and womanhood and clad in the spotless rai- ment of winter we ventured forth upon the last road to the end of our course. We began our Senior year with twenty- three members but lost Hubert Clem and Eleanor Brungh, receiving two new mem- bers, Theban Emrick from Granville, and Mildred Mitchell. We have a new principal this year. Mr. George Carl. Also another teacher in High School, although not a new teacher in the school. Mi’s Colvin crme to us to fill the vacancy of Miss Kramer. Those who graduate this year are: Genevieve Brown, Ruth C'emnnns, Thirza Bodey, Nellie H 'hn, Mildred Ginn, Ruth Rider, Mildred Mitchell. The'ma Emrick, Irene Roberts, Naomi Bodey, Harry Sprague, Hubert Robbins, Theodore Harter, Harley Pence, Clydus Steinberger, Herman Smith, Harold Shank and Warren Pence, Thus with twenty-two faithful members of class ’23 about to graduate, we leave dear old S. P. H. S. We are leaving our school life of struggles and triumphs for life’s school. Whether it will be triumph or struggles we know not. Thus we enter life’s school as Freshmen no longer green or red or even blue. For the last year satisfying Must all shadows surely blow. Senior life is purifying And we pass, as white as snow. Parisian Class Prophecy Listen, O ye men and women! Listen, all ye people of Saint Paris and harken unto the words of your prophet, who now speaketh what hath been revealed unto her. For it has again come to pass as in the days of the prophets of old, that the veil of the future has been lifted and it hath been given unto me to phophesy unto you what the glories of the years to come are to be. And I heard a voice as from the heavens sav unto me. “Harken unto me; hear now my words; I will speak unto vou in a vision; I will prophesy unto you in a dream.” And straightway there appeared in a cloud the lovely and beautiful form of the Spirit of Prophesy, who pointing with a transparent forefinger, bade me look into the future. So, I, even as St. John, am able to prophesy unto you concerning the future of this, the brilliant and learned class of 1923 of Saint Paris High School. And as I peered into the dim shadows of the future I was able to discern familiar shapes and forms of those who walked with me in the good old days in S. P. H. S. in 1923. The first figure that I was able to discern among the shadows was the erect form of our noble Class President, Clydus Stein- berger. He was addressing the Senate with the same erect and noble bearing which he used so forcefully when speaking to us in old S. P. H. S. (although he had lost the familiar blush). Suddenly the scene changed and I found myself in a large city which I knew to be Saint Paris, by the school that I attended. But what a change! The city had grown apparently overnight or I had put one over on Rip Van Winkle by sleeping twenty years also, for just then I noted a slip of paper with the date June 3, 1943 written upon it. As I was staring about, astounded by the size and beauty of the city, I heard a noise and turned to a street car coming towards me. As I stepped aside I noticed that the motorm in was Harley Pence, al- though not so young as in the old days, nevertheless he still looked natural. I certainly was getting the surprise of my life for as I turned about I saw a short figure standing at the window of the Cen- tral National Bank and upon closer obser- vavtion I knew it was the editor of our An- nual who had become the banker. “Shorty” was still the dignified personage of former years. Now I began to wonder what had become of the girls that I had known so long ago when I suddenly came upon the prettiest bungalow near the suburbs of some great city. As I stared in amazement, a youthful looking housewife came out upon the broad veranda. I at once recognized her as Nellie Hahn, but before I could speak to her the scene changed and I found myself in a strange and foreign country. It must have been India for the people were dark and their customs were strange. I began to wonder why I should be there when I saw a mission house nearby; as the door was open I decided to enter. Presently 1 s w a young lady talking to a group of small children. I soon recognized her as Thelma Emrick. I soon found myself back again in the U. S. I was somewhat tired after my jour- ney so I thought I would go to hear the New York Symphony Orchestra. I thought it must be good because I saw advertise- ments about it almost everywhere I turned. Imagine my surprise to see Mildred Mitchell playing the saxaphone and Ruth Clemmons the first violin. The scene changed suddenly and I looked upon the splendid likeness of Warren Pence. “What was Warren up to now?” I wondered when my eyes turned to the writing beside the picture. It read “Warren Pence, the Great Juggler and Sleight of Hand Perform- er will be seen tonight for the last time this season in one of the Greatest Sensations of the times, as he soon leaves for an extended tour of Europe.” So that is what had become of Warren. I picked up a imgazine and began to read an article on “My Experience While On a Tour of the Tomb of King Tut.” It was certainly interesting and just to think that “Jenny” Brown had written it. She was a much noted journalist. The scene changed quickly after that and I saw passing rapidly before me the forms of other classmates in their chosen profes- sions. Irene Roberts was a great singer; said to be second only to Galli Curci. Mildred Ginn was teaching music and art in S. P. H. S. Emory Crouse was an electrical engineer. Harold Shank was an “absent minded professor” of chemistry in college. We hear that he has conducted classes while asleep. (That’s natural though.) Harry Sprague was a minister in charge of the Baptist Church at St. Paris. (“Who’d a thought it?”) Thirza Bodey was a stenographer in Springfield. Herman Smith and Herbert Foster were farmers. William McClimans had charge of the printing office in St. Paris. Hubert Robbins was an engineer on the D. T. I. Ruth Rider and Helen Kite were nurses at Christs Hospital in Cincinnati. Naomi Bodey is chief librarian in Chicago, Illinois. Now there may have been some who have laughed at this prophesy. Although this is only a vision and those things which I have prophesied unto you have not come to pass as yet; who knows but what this vision may some day be partly if not wholly ful- filled. It is said that “coming events cast their shadows before,” surely then only goodness and truth and prosperity can come to the fair and talented members of the class of 1923. E. R. R., H. P. K„ N. M. B. Good English Week The custom of observing Good English Week has been established in S. P. H. S., and this year being no exception, it was observed in a new and novel way. During the week everyone used the best English at their command, (at least they were supposed to). On Friday afternoon each of the four classes were to present an original stunt pertaining to the use of good English. A large pennant was to be awarded the class presenting the best one. These stunts were kept strictly secret, and Friday afternoon brought quite a variety of performances which were witnessed by the entire school and a number of guests. The Freshmen very cleverly used the fa- miliar comic characters of “Maggie and Jiggs” to portray the all-too-familiar slang and poor English in common use among the Americans. The Sophomores presented a short play, in which a school teacher falls asleep, and dreams that colonial children meet with the children under her instruction, and are hor- rified at the manner in which modern youth “murders the Queen’s English.” The play closed with the entrance of Good English, who makes a plea in her own behalf. The Juniors staged the death and resur- rection of Good English. Much to the sur- prise and joy of the mourners, just as the burial is to take place she is resurrected. Bad English is overcome and buried in her stead. The Seniors contributed “The Council on Mt. Olympus.” Several of the Greek Gods, led by their king, Jupiter, favor bad Eng fish, but opposed to them is a great host of Gods and Goddesses, under the guidance oi their queen Juno, who regard bad English with disapproval, and even threaten to send misery to the humans if they do not reform. Finally all the Gods are converted to the opinion of Juno, with the exception of Old Jupiter. He is overthrown and Good Eng lish enthroned in his stead. The judges declared the contest close The prize was awarded to the Juniors. There was also an interclass poster con- test. The Freshmen won the prize which was offered by Miss Gordon. ----o----- On November 11, the school took part in exercises celebrating the signing of the Armistice. Rev. McGuire delivered an ad- dress, exercises and readings were given by members of the various grades. Parisian Class Will We, the class of 1923, realizing the end is near, being of a sound mind, of a well-trained memory, and of almost superhuman understanding, do make and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills and testaments by us at any time heretofore made. Helen Heaston—Rusty Tinsel. Ethel Cooper—A Library. Millard Steinberger—Popularity. Ruth Apple—Helen Kite’s gift of gab Naaman Apple—Irene wills him some fat. Russel Stitzel—Samantha. Josephine Pence—Success as a rival. Maynard Berry—A little more voice. Ruby Barger—Emory wills her his basketball shoes. Frank Ross—Genny. Donald Pence—An advanced Algebra. Norma McBeth—Pep. William Middleton—A pair of shoes. Ray Stradling—An apple. Anna Urban—A Pence of class No. 23. Millicent Moore—Something nice. Catherine Urban—Better success in writing notes. Maurine Jenkins—A baseball bat. Loudean Heck—A man with a blue suit with brass buttons with a whistle in his mouth. Susian Wiant—Happiness. Albert Apple—Lucile Nixon. Dale Mowen—Genny’s sister-in-law. Francis McDonald—Loudean Heck Mabel Hamilton—Our good wishes. Russel Johnson—Gracefulness. Ralph Johnson—Some ambition. Evelyn Apple—Middletown. Cortland Bull—A book on girl-ology. Howard Stitzel—Experience. Donna Mclnturff—Mildred Mitchell’s curl. Carl VanCulin—Fame as an actor. Randolph Berry—Position as a skeleton in a museum. Carl Randolph—Harry’s share in everybody’s business. Veril Curry—Ruth Nixon. Elsworth Cretors—Our pipe. Robert Barger—Some anti-fat. Osa McAlexander—Success. Ruth Tomlin—A light-haired Pence. Hilda Pence—A runt. Donald Poorman—A lemon. And last of all comes our dear teachers who shall receive the best: Miss Gordon—Mr. Carl. Mr. Carl—A book on fancy dancing. Miss Nixon—A buzn saw. Miss Colvin—A new gold tooth. Mr. Turner— AND TO ALL, THE FRIENDSHIP OF CLASS ’23. (Signed) CLASS 1923 OF JOHNSON-ST. PARIS HIGH SCHOOL. HOROSCOPE OF THE CLASS OF 1923 Name Known As Fame Rests On Familiar Sayings Appearance Bodey, Naomi Bum Her dicnitv Don’t Irnow urVi otVior that c v111 t IVIlU W W IlCUlgl L licit o it or not Placid Bodey, Thirza Thursday Her good behavior Don t that make vou tired? Saurv Brown, Genevieve Genny Her height Let's start somethin ? KJ C UV. V ............... Blushing Clemmons, Ruth Franky Her weak voice Well ain't it the truth finnm ic?ci m Crouse, Emory Big boy His popularity V 1� C4111 1 It tllv U U 111 • •••••• You tell ’em OUUUUdSlV C rnmnrphpn _ Mr v Vt Ili l vllCIl sive Emrick, Thelma Teddy Muscle Hock Pnm fort a hi« Foster, Herbert Derby or Soli His Civics recitations.... 0 Heck W ill 1 Vi IClUIVy.... Lean and lank. Ginn, Mildred Mid or Millard Her bobbed hair Is my hair in curl? Pleasimr Hahn, Nellie Nelwie Her grace 0 land Sivoot’n nvottiT Harter, Theodore Shorty His preoccupied air Hooray! O • vC I 11 pi Cl Ij Business like McClimans, William.. Bill Bluffing I don't know’.... Hastv Mitchell, Mildred Mid or Millard Her curley hair Yes, but iust look Charmine- Pence, Harley Susie II His silence You don’t sav so Snrpji rlimr Pence, Warren Warnie His English recitations Throw ’em out pi caul 11 Swpatl v nf m in Rider, Ruth Jimmy Her studying Don’t vou know7 kJWCcUj LUIIIIL. Exact Robbins, Hubert Bumps His pompadour 0! my goodness liAUV. Is. .............. Sociable Roberts, Irene Peggy Her musical talent Billy says so Reserved Shank, Harold Susie I or Flusie His haste The book says so... Sleenv Smith, Herman Runt His studies Aye! Ave! R j Sflwprl off Sprague, Harry Curiosity “Hisself Do you know that? ua wwu Uli........ Talkative Steinberger, Clydus.. Spud His basketball career What do vou know about � � v4 V J VU k IV ff (4UV U t that? Indifferent Kite, Helen Kitey Her Ford Shut up Will you? Sassy Greatest Ambition To be a Librarian To go to Business School To take journalism To be alone with Irene To be a second Rudolph Valentino To be a social reform worker To be a famous violinist To go to the picture show on Satur- day nights To be a nice little housekeeper To be a bank president To be a printer, not the printer's devil To be a ‘schule teecher” To succeed his father in business You'd be surprised To be a nurse To be a preacher To sing grand opera To go to school when its finished with pillows To ride on the back steps of the school truck To appear at ease To get a job To drive the Ford Parisian 1923 History of ’23 in the Primary Grades One bright September morn, in the year of 1911, the old school bell rang out to the children of St. Paris and thirty-nine littb tots answered its summons for the first time. Under the guidance of Miss Glenn Colvin, present high school teacher, we reached the first rung of the ladder of knowledge; and this work was continued by Miss Drury, in the second grade. Before this year was completed Miss Drui'y re- signed, and we graduated to the brick build- ing, which gave us a feeling of great supe- riority. Here Miss Jessie Hamsher did all in her power to further our education. A year passed and we found ourselves still further along the path of knowledge. It was this year that the now dignified President of the Senior Class received a lickin’ from his teacher, Miss Klapp, for sticking a classmate with a hatpin. Will you ever forget those May baskets we had for our teachers and the treats we received in return? Miss Tillie Kizer led us successfully through the fifth grade. Thus far we had sailed peacefully along, receiving very little attention from the up- per grades and high school, but we suddenly came into the limelight. The first part of the sixth year was passed happily with Miss Nell Lash as our teacher, who left us at the end of the first semester. The vacancy was filled by Mrs. Hendricks, from the girls’ reformatory at Delaware. Evidently she thought she was still teach- ing in a reform school, (or pupils that should be in one). Although some of the re- forms she advocated might have been of some value, we one and all rose in a mighty revolt against them. Mrs. Hendricks soon presented her resignation. (Is it any won- der?) Miss McBeth ventured to finish the year with the little terrors. Probably the most delightful year in our grammar school life was that spent in the little red school-house north of town, under the instruction of Mr. Carey Barger. Re- member how we burnt rubber and parched corn on the stove, also the time Ruth Taylor Johnson hid the paddle? When the mice got too lively, some of the courageus young gentlemen would go on the warpath, fur- nishing much excitement. The last but not least was the eighth year; at this stage we had learned and were practicing the tricks all too familiar to teachers. Most of use spent part of our time in the hall, where our teacher, Miss Jessie Nixon, becoming desperate sent us. We had now reached the end of our gram- mar school career. As the years have passed by many pupils had left us, and many had joined our ranks. Thus of those who were to enter high school there were only eight who had started their school life together. This number has dwindled to three who will graduate this year. These are Mildred Ginn, Genevieve Brown, and Harold Shank. As finis was written to our grade career, the old school building was abandoned, giv- ing way to the fine new one, in which we were to pass our high school life. Parisian Rules for These rules have to be obeyed if you value your lives. If any one disobeys these fol lowing rules, beware.........of sunken graves, dark woods and ghosts. The Rules 1. That none of the Freshmen are to at- tend the movies this week or next, especi- ally “The Romance of Tarzan.” 2. None are to be out later than 9:30 o clock. 3. That the boys are to wear a green necktie, or any article of green. 4. Must not chew gum or eat candy in fhe presence of upperclassmen without of- fering them a share. 5. Must do anything a Sophomore asks them and must not refuse......or....... beware. 6. No dates are to be allowed until after the second week. 7. Freshman girls are to wear their hair combed straight back, plaited down the back and tied with a green ribbon. Obedient On the second day of our high school life, as Freshman, as we entered room A at noon, these rules were found posted on the wall. We immediately began our career as obe- dient children. As we were afraid of sunken graves, dark woods, and ghosts, and valuing our lives above all things, thinking (he “Romance of Tarzan” having been nut on for our benefit, we straightway bought our tickets. Due to a break in the film, the show was not over until nine thirty-two. As luck would have it there were no Sophomores near, and we arrived home safe, even though we were two minutes late. Since the boys did not own green neck- ties,, they calmly disregarded this order of the upper classmen. Did they expect us to do without gum and candy? Did we do it? We chewed at least a package of gum a day and not to say any- thing of the candy. Freshmen 8. Must offer peanuts to Sophomores when they meet them. 9. Must invite at least three Sophomores to the first class meeting. 10. They must ask the advice of Sopho- mores as to the time and place of their first class meeting. 11. The Freshmen boys are to keep to the southwest corner of the school grounds and the girls to the southeast corner. 12. Must take at lest one text book home each evening. 13. Must get the work assigned to them by their teachers. 14. All of the Freshman class are to learn “Lincoln’s Gettysburg Speech” and recite it to the Sophomores that are present at the first class meeting. 15. All Freshman boys must attend the first class meeting and must wear overalls and straw hats, and the girls must wear aprons and dust caps. We are respectfully yours, KUU KLUX KLAN. Freshmen We sure fed peanuts to the Sophomores whenever we met them, for all monkeys, who are dangerous creatures, eat peanuts. Because of our generosity quite a few Sophomores attended our first class meet- ing; but did they get anything to eat? (Refer to) Sophomores. Since we were such a studious class we made it a rule to take home with us our chems. spellers. As for Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, we smart as could be, already knew it, but one noticeable thing was there were so very few Sophomores present on that memorable night, “Our First Class Meeting.” As this was a fitting occasion to wear purchases of the Saturday night before, we came out attired in many gay colors. With your knowledge of the departing class, do you think we carried out these rules ? Parisian 1923 Our Tribute Of you, oh S. P. H. S., the class of ’23 will ever cherish the fondest memories. As we leave you to take our places in this world of affairs, we will never forget what you have done for us, and will always remember the part you have played in shaping our lives. For four long happy years we have labored within your walls, seeking and gaining the knowledge which you offer. Not only have we gained knowledge, but have re- ceived much of value from the social life which we have enjoyed with our fellow students and instructors. In return for your faithful efforts we have endea- vored to do our work to the best of our ability, and have attempted to contribute to your fame. In the years gone by, your loyal children have gone forth, and in the many walks of life have brought glory and honor to you. And it is our wish that the class of ’23 may never bring dishonor to your name. Oh,1 Most Honored One, may you ever go forward in your mission of building the foundations for successful lives, and may you ever uphold the torch of high ideals before your children. Now as we come to the close of our high school ca- reer it is with regret that w’e leave you, but as we go out into the world we will ever carry your banner forward, and reflect glory and honor on your name. In remembrance of you we will do all in our power to make our lives successful, and be of service to man- kind, the highest tribute that the “Gold and Blue” can pay the “Yellow and the Black”. E. R. R„ G. A. B. Parisian 1923 Uo.LD BeChhp nTcAS 3uris {LON ET Junior Class History We are the Students of Junior town, People of great and wondrous renown, Handsome, scholarly, influential, kind. A better class you can not find. And since we are very great The status of all I will relate. In September, 1920, the following mem- bers entered the St. Paris High School: Ruby Barger, Josephine Pence, Mildred Mitchell, Ruth Apple, Ella McClimms, Norma McBeth, Marguritt Stradling, Helen Heaston, John Brough, Kenneth Kite, Ken- neth Domigan, Donald Pence, Roger Wal- born, Millard Steinberger, Frank Ross, Clyde Pence, Naaman Apple and Maynard Berry. Three new teachers were present to meet us: Mr. Klapp, Miss Kremer and Miss Gor- don. We were pleased to have with us two former teachers: Miss Nixon and Mr. Tur- ner, superintendent. The year was started with initiation. In this we acquitted our- selves with credit, yea even glory. When we elected officers we chose Frank Ross president and Josephine Pence secretary and treasurer. Our first class meeting was held at Ella McClimans with a lawn party. While there the upper classmen showed us cantaloupes. The first party was followed by many other enjoyable affairs. We shone in class and led in fun and good times, and i i short were a model Freshman class. At the close of the year we had one of the best stunts in the carnival. We decided after much thought and discussion that our his- toric talent would be displayed in a mock wadding. Frank Ross starred as the groom with Mildred Mitchell as the bride; John Brough the officiating minister. The rest fitted in their respecti vgjflaces as brides- maids, ushers, maid of honoiVbeStnnam and parents. The next September found our illumined faces appearing in the Sophomore room. In a short time two more bright stars were added to our firmament: Ethel Cooper and Russel Stitzel. We, as usual, did brilliant work and captured the prize in good English week. We decorated for Baccalaureate as was usual for the Sophomores, with great pomp and ceremony and had unusual suc- cess. We had our usual number of class meetings with everybody having the best time possible under the Presidency of Johnny. We had our annual picnic at Quincy. We not only shone in social af- Parisian 1923 fail’s but also in athletics, Doc. making the first team when a Freshman and continuing his brilliant playing. At the close of the year when we received our report cards we discovered we had pulled through English, History, Caesar and even Geometry. Our third year began. On the first morn- ing we looked into the eyes of a new princi- pal, Mr. Carl, and Miss Colvin, a new high school teacher, who have both proven a success. Our third Good English week found us triumphant for we captured the pennant for the best stunt. This took the form of an original play written by our class, The Death of Good English and the Burial of Bad English. Rusty officiating as Minister and Doc. as undertaker, with a good number of mourners. We kept up our usual ability in the class room and in ath- letics we gave Benny to the team. Our social affairs were still flourishing. We had to travel to Piqua twice to get pictures that would do us justice as we had in- creased in beauty and importance. As we go marching on our prospects for the Senior class next year seem to open up wide vistas of achievement crowned by victorious Senior laurels. Riekity, Rackety, Hah! Hah ! Hah! Juniors, Juniors, Rah! Rah! Rah! Biff! Boom! Bu! Who are we? Juniors! Juniors! Don’t you see? Uncle Josiah’s Wedding Present Uncle Josiah Pinchpenny, rich and mis- erly carpet tack manufacturer, on hearing of the marriage of his only sister’s daugh- ter, Susanna Wiggins, in order to show his affection decided to purchase a handsome wedding present for her. With many inward qualms and misgiv- ings he hobbled (for he had a rheumatic knee), into the most expensive music store in Spoonersville. “Let me see some of yer fine rosewood pianos,” he said to the clerk. Having seen some he asked their price. “Well, this one is fifteen hundred dollars,” said the clerk. “What!” cried Uncle Josiah, backing off. “Why, voung_Tv;Ha, I went to housekeepin’ with Hanner on twenty-five dollars, two pigs and a set of World Encyclopedias. They was bound in red leather with purple letter- in’, they was, an’ they looked mighty han’- som’ on the marble-topped table I give Han- ner for a weddin’ present. I bought ’em from—” “Did you want a piano, sir?” said the clerk politely. “No; them ain’t fine enough for Susan- ner,” said Uncle Josiah as he made his way out. When he reached the street he said to himself: “That fella must think Pm a John D. Ford or a Henry Rockyfella. Pm a poor man, I am. Pll get her a coupla dishes. More useful than a piano, anyway.” After looking at several dishes which the clerk said were cut glass and especially nice for wedding gifts, he said, “And what would one of these here cut glass gravy urns cost? Pm a poor man, I am, and can’t af- ford to pay much.” “Well, one sells for five dollars, but I will let you have it for four ninety-eight,” an- swered the clerk. “Say!” gasped Uncle Josiah, “why I bought Hanner a green bowl on our first wedding anniversary for nineteen cents, an’ I ain’t countin’ on buyin’ something more expensive for my niece than I did for my Hanner,” and he indignantly marched out. As he reached the street while harrowing hn brain to think of a gift that would ex- press his love and yet leave his pocketbook in its usual state of health, a happy thought struck him, and a smile lighted up his wor- ried face that made it beautiful to see. “The very idear,” he said to himself, “Pll give her a box of my own carpet tacks and save the retailer’s profit that it would take if I bought something,” And in an after- thought he said generously, “And she shall have the very best brass-headed ones, too.” NORMA McBETH. Parisian 1923 Parisian 1923 6n il e $ HffRO Boilfo Goop Look inG ? ftp Pobf bWsLL Oot-D Tcnrirtr ow Hr rp r Slipping .D WRV ftE MZftdlL . I Tj e SH £ s. Three or ff t nd Parisian History of Class of ’25 On one bright September morning we assembled in room A to begin our High School education, with Miss Nixon as the report teacher. We set out to win with looks of determination on our faces. We were ably helped by our teachers. During our first year in High School we lost one member, Donald Poorman. On September 17 we met to elect our class officers. The following were elected: President William Middleton, Secretary and Treasurer Millicent Moore. We enjoyed our first class meeting with William Middleton on October 6th. Many more enjoyable class meetings were held at the homes of our classmates. In the inter-class basket ball tournament of 21-22 we wen—the first game with the seniors but lost the second to the juniors. However we came out seeond best in the tournament. We passed through a very happy freshman year. After our summer vacation we again assembled, this time in room C with Miss Gordon as our report teacher. We re-elected William Middleton President and elected Catherine Urban as Secretary. We held our first class meeting of our sophomore year at the home of Robert Stone on September the twenty-seventh and a good time was had by all. We passed through an uneventful sophomore year and ended with the following members: Anna Urban, Catherine Urban, Susan Wiant, Evelyn Apple, Loudean Heck, Millicent Moore, Mabel Hamilton, Maurine Jenkins, Ray Stradling, Albert Apple, Robert Stone, William Middleton, Russel Johnson, Ralph Johnson, Courtland Bull, Dale Mowen, Clyde Smith, Waldo McClimans and Francis McDonough. Parisian 1923 Caesar and Antony, Up-to-Date Antony—Well, Caesar, methinks we be prepared to wend our way to the Casino. You speak at 7:30, you know, and what with dodging trolley cars, Dodge Bros., and other traffic it will require quite a while to get the fifteen miles there. Caesar—All right, Antonio, is the flivver ready? Antony—No, my lord; I will crank it now. (Return Antony.) Caesar—Well, Antonio, how goes the Henry? Antony—It goeth not. We have two flat tires; radiator frozen and bursted; out of gas and no coal-oil handy; carburetor went bad; three spark-plugs no good; the— Caesar—Abraham Washington! What shall we do, Antonio? Antony—I have it, Caesar. We will phone to the Casino we cannot come. Caesar—But the phone phoneth not. Mr. Bell is fixing it now. Antony—Then we shall telegraph them on the wireless. Caesar—But the wireless wii'eth not. The wires are down five miles out. Alas, Antonio! My last great oration is thus to be a failure. May the thunderbolts of Jupiter descend upon Henry Ford, Mr. Bell and all the rest of those Americans. I am going to tell Chris not to cross the ocean in 1492 and find those Americans again. No Ford, no phone, no telegraph, the 5:15 gone, plumber failed to repair the airplane, no— Antony—I have it, Caesar. We will go down to the Majestic Movie Theatre and send your speech by radio. Caesar—Ah, Antonio, you are a bright man. I will remember this. Hereafter you shall have the privilege of embracing my pet poodle twice each noon. And, moreover, tomorrow, which is a holiday in Rome and St. Paris High School, being February 22, I will send to Sears, Roebuck Co. Chicago, U. S. A., and get a radio outfit. Naaman Apple. INTER-CLASS TOURNAMENT 1922-1923 A lot of interest was displayed this year in the interclass tournament. The first game of the preliminaries was played by the Freshmen and Sophomores. The Freshmen were victorious. The second game was between the Juniors and Seniors. The Seniors won after a hard-fought battle. This left the Freshmen and Seniors to scrap it out for the cham- pionship. The Freshmen went wild in this game and almost gave the Seniors their first licking in four years. But they weren’t strong enough to put it over on the Seniors, who won by a score of 32-19. This gave the championship to the Seniors who also won out in 1921-22. ft rartsian S£ cue rs TosT nS -D£ W£ Ttl Lock i GfctfflNIWlS VtfOtf PetL.cV ? The Class of ’26 Just thirty-four of us assembled in the Freshman room September eighth to start on our stormy and fearsome High School career, beset by the terrors of Algebra, Latin, etc. However we are now progressing rapidly, thanks to the help of our splendid teachers. Of course the Sophomores tried to initiate us, but owing to their blunders most of us escaped. Early in the year we elected the following as officers: President, Randolph Berry; Vice President, John Middleton; Secretary and Treasurer, Ruth Tomlin. Our class colors, Scarlet and Gold; our flowers, Pink Rose Buds; and our motto, Onward and Upward. On September we met at the home of Hilda Pence, and spent a very enjoyable evening, in spite of the fact that we went in the chicken truck. Owing to an epidemic of sick- ness, we have had only a few class meetings, but the quality more than made up for the quantity. To peep in our class room one wouldn’t think we were such a talented class, but looks are deceiving. We have every trade and profession even down to actors. Of course this is only our Freshman year, but the one to toot the horn of fame will be Class ’26. DONNA McINTURFF. The 500-Mile Race Indianapolis Speedway, 1919 If you once see a five-hundred-mile race you will always remember it. Two days before the race the tickets were all sold. That is a sure sign that there is going to be a good crowd, for the grandstand holds one hun dred and seventy-five thousand people besides the number that can be accommodated in the inner- circle with the automobiles. We will now skip over a period of two days. It is the day of the race. We get up about 4 o’clock in the morning, eat an early breakfast and start, for we have fifteen miles to drive through a great crowd of human beings and traffic of all sorts. When about five miles from the Speedway we run into what is called the speedway crowd, where you can only move an inch or two at a time. With the purr of high-powered cars and rattle of flivvers and shouting of people on the street cars rushing by there is quite a racket. At last we get there, but we look like we had traveled for a month or two along dusty roads. We park in the space which has the same number as we have on a little ticket. Then we get tangled in such a crowd of humans (or rather animals, for some of them act like that) we almost get crushed to death. If you could be above the crowd and look down, it would look like the ocean on a stormy day. We finally get to our seats; then we have a little more room to move in.i It is now 9 o’clock, and the race starts at 10. We are right in front of the pits, or the place where the racing cars are parked. The little slip of paper which was handed us as we came in has all the racers’ names, cars’ names and numbers on it. So we all get busy and pick out our favorites. When we look up, the racers are going around to their places. Each one goes clear around the track by himself to show off before he gets in line. Ralph DePalma makes the best showing, doing many grandstand stunts. At last they are all around in line. Thirty-three of them all looking very neat in their place. How soon will it be before those good-looking cars be- coming rushing demons? How long have some of these men to live? It was a bad day for a race. The sun beat down as if to melt everything and you could see the heat waves rising from the track and sweat was stand- ing out on everybody. The band marches around the track, playing a great many cheerful songs. Then the drivers take their places in the cars and the mecanicians at the cranks. Then a silence like death. Suddenly the silence is shattered into a million pieces by the report of a cannon. The mechanicians whirl the cranks and all the machines leap forward with their cutouts booming. They’re off!! Everybody jumps to their feet and the shout- ing they pour forth can be heard for miles. The great race is on. You can see them all the way around the track; first one ahead, then another. Then they round the south curve and pass our grandstand again. “DePalma! DePalma!” shrieks the crowd. Yes, the little yellow car with the big black four on its side is ahead by a car’s length, with the others stringing out behind. One hun- dred miles per hour is the speed. After standing for about an hour we sat down. The only thing that breaks the silence is the shout- ing as a favorite passes with the roar of an ex- haust. DePalma is five laps ahead of the rest. Then he has to come in for gas and loses two laps. Suddenly, everybody rises to their feet. A tremor of horror shakes the crowd. One of the racers had gone too high on a curve and had rolled down, set- ting his machine on fire. He and his mechanic were being burned to death under the flaming car. (Note—Leecoke and his mechanic were both burned to death in that race.) The other racers were coming toward the burning car, but the flames were shooting so far over the track that they would have to go through them or stop. DePalma was in the lead and so close to the flames that he couldn’t stop. So he went right through. The others man- aged to stop in time. After about a minute’s de- lay everything was going as before. They have now gone 250 miles. DePalma had to drop out for a time on account of a broken steering knuckle. Thurston is in the lead and Tom Alley is pressing him close. Then something else happened. Thur- ston broke his steering knuckle and ran into Tom Alley, knocking Tom’s car off the track and throw- ing himself against a wall, splitting his head open. (Note—Tom Alley and his mechanic didn’t get any serious injuries, but Thurston was killed on the spot and his mechanic died shortly afterward.) That made Louis Chevrolet in the lead with Gaston Chevrolet (his brother) a close second. After a while DePalma gets in again 15 laps behind. He speeds up to 125 miles an hour and soon is ahead again. Nobody had been watching Wilcox in his little Purico, but now he began passing everybody, and was soon next to DePalma. DePalma had only five more laps to go; he would be winner, making the second time he had won on a 500-mile race, but fate was against him, for just as he was rounding the north curve a wheel went bouncing over the track, leaving him with but three wheels to run on. He managed to get to the pits, but by the time he had another wheel on. Wilcox had crossed the line and was winner. DePalma getting into the race again did just make fourth place, passing Louis Chevrolet on the last lap. The first ten men to come in were as follows: Wilcox, Boyer, Gaston Chevrolet, DePalma, Louis Chevrolet, Cooper, Smith, Jacoby, Chandler and Duer. After it was over everybody made a rush for street cars, trains and automobi'es. Wc finally got to our car after a hard fight. We then had to wait half an hour for other cars around us to pull out. Then we hit a back trail where there wasn’t much traffic and were soon home. Parisian 1923 HERBERT FOSTER BASKETBALL SQUAD, 1922-1923 Parisian 1923 EDORy CROUSE. naTURMER V M HIDDLETOn HR.CARL COACH TURNER—has been very much interested in Basketball in S. P. H. S. He has developed some of the best teams in the history of the school. Mr. Turner was one of the boys. This made him very popular with them. He always had their best interests at heart and tried to teach them the principles of true sportsmanship. Mr. Turner always said, “Boys, there is more than one way in which a game is won. Although you have lost by the score, you may have won by your manner of playing or by your spirit of sportsmanship”. So we wish Mr. Turner much more success in the near fu- ture as a basketball coach in S. P. H. S. CAPT. CROUSE—Crouse has been the captain of our team for the past two years. He is a fellow who places himself on the floor to do his best. He always gave his men due credit for their playing and never blamed them for something they could not help. His motto was “we can win if we only think we can”. He was liked a nd admired by all and we wish him success in some great athletic team. MANAGER SHANK—has been our manager for the past wto years. The credit for the manner in which the games were conducted greatly be- longs to him. His splendid business ability will probably find some great use in the business world. BILL MIDDLETON—our cheer leader conducted the yells in such a way that the opposing team would not take offense at the yelling of the S. P. H. S. rooters. He wished also to give the opposing side a chance to yell and always gave an opposing player credit for a good play. Bill will be with S. P. H. S. two more years. We hope for his future success along this line, as it will mean much to the school. HAROLD SHARK Parisian 1923 Basketball 1922-1923 Under the guidance of Mr. Turner and Mr. Carl, the Johnson St. Paris High School bas- ketball team finished a very successful sea- son. This year’s schedule included some of the best teams from this and the surrounding counties. Out of the fifteen games played, the team won nine and lost six. They were not defeated on the home floor. The team attended the county tourna- ment at Urbana on February 10, and “hooked up” with the fast Urbana Town- ship bunch. The night before, the team had played Urbana City H. S. This was the best an ! hardest-fought game of the season, and probably accounts for the poor showing made against Urbana Township. Anyway, we were defeated by a score of 33 to 17. Mr. Turner and Mr. Carl deserve a lot of praise for the faithful way in which they have stuck by the team. Never a night passed but one of them was there to help the team in practice. The team has ever been noted for their true sportsmanship and friendliness, shown not only among themselves, but tovcards their opponents. The team has also been successful finan- cially since they installed seats in the gym- nasium and helped to put in the showers. The loyalty and support of the students of the school, and of the people of the com- munity has been extended whole-heartedly to the team. This spirit of friendliness and cooperation is truly appreciated by the team and coach. Games St. Paris 11 Lawrenceviile . ... 10 St. Paris 54 West Liberty ... ... 13 St. Paris 30 Lawrenceviile ... ... 12 St. Paris 24 N. Lewisburg ... ... 32 St. Paris 19 Piqua ... 28 St. Paris 17 Westville ... 35 St. Paris 41 Alumni ... 25 St. Paris 29 Westville ... 27 St. Paris 34 Bradford ... 21 St. Paris 41 West Liberty ... ... 25 St. Paris 65 Fletcher ... 18 St. Paris 39 Bradford ... 41 St. Paris 25 Urban a ... 19 St. Paris 17 Urbana ... 33 St. Paris 43 Urbana Twp. ... ... 56 Total..........494 Total..........395 Baseball In The S. P. H. S. The pupils of the school and the people of the community are becoming more inter- ested in high school baseball than in former years. The Recreation Association comes in for a vote of thanks for the way in which they helped the team last year. They spent their time and money in improving the dia- mond and making it a fit place for holding contests. Although the teams in recent years have not seemed to be able to “hook up” with very many victories, they are improving rapidly, since the team of 1922 won five games and lost only two. Some of the teams played were Business Men, Jackson Township, and Rosewood. It is predicted that in the future, the Johnson-St. Paris Baseball Team, under the guidance of Mr. Turner and Mr. Carl, will be listed among the shining lights in base- ball fame. Parisian Review of Basketball Season of 1921-1922 Last year’s team was thought by many to be the best that Coach Turner had produced in many years. The team made an enviable record, having won nineteen out of the twenty-nine games played. They also made a very good showing at both the county and state tournaments. They went to the finals in the county tournament and finally lost to Westville. At the state tournament they won their first two games and met their defeat at the hands of the fast Greenfield quintet. The team was composed of the following players: Crouse, L. F. Steinberger, R. F. Ross, C. Reed, L. G. Foster, R. G. Barger and Harter, subs. Games Played St. Paris to Concord ... 22 St. Paris 17 Bethel Township ... ... 19 St. Paris 23 Bethel Township ... ... 19 St. Paris 41 Concord ... 25 St. Paris 56 Rosewood ... 13 St. Paris 24 Marysville ... 19 St. Paris 21 Bradford .... .. 19 St. Paris 24 N. Lewisburg .. 19 St. Paris 25 Westville .. 42 St. Paris 26 Urbana .. 47 St. Paris 33 Woodstock .. 19 St. Paris 22 Bradford .. 33 St. Paris 20 Urbana Township.... .. 16 St. Paris 20 Urbana St. Paris 26 Cable .. 20 St. Paris 18 Cable .. 16 St. Paris 36 N. Lewisburg .. 51 St. Paris 51 Urbana Township.... .. 28 St. Paris 22 Woodstock .. 33 St. Paris 22 N. Lewisburg .. 19 St. Paris 19 Westville .. 49 St. Paris 38 Marysville .. 34 St. Paris 30 Woodstock .. 16 St. Paris 26 Westville .. 37 St. Paris 34 Shifters 2o St. Paris 24 Brownsville .. 6 St. Paris 21 Washington C. H.... .. 9 St. Paris 9 Greenfield .. 30 St. Paris 36 Sidney .... .. 19 735 854 Staff of the 1923 Parisian Editor-in-Chief ............................. Theo. Harter Associate Editor .................... Thelma Emrick Associate Editor .................... Herman Smith Associate Editor .................... Harley Pence Business Manager .................... Warren Pence Assistant Business Manager .......... Harold Shank Assistant Business Manager ....... Hubert Robbins Assistant Business Manager ....... Wm. McClimans Sport Editor .................. Clydus Steinberger Assistant Sport Editor............Emory Crouse Assistant Sport Editor............ Harry Sprague Alumni Editor..............................Mlidred Ginn Assistant Alumni Editor ............ Irene Roberts Assistant Alumni Editor .............. Helen Kite Society Editor ................. Genevieve Brown Assistant Society Editor ....... Ruth Clemmons Art Editor ..................... Mildred Mitchell Joke Editor ........................ Nellie Hahn Assistant Joke Editor ............. Thirza Bodey Class History and Prophecy....................Ruth Rider Class History and Prophecy ......... Naomi Bodey Class History and Prophecy.............Helen Kite Parisian The St. Paris High School Orchestra Pianist—Irene Roberts Drums- Violins Saxophones During the four years spent in S. P. H. S., the Class of 1923 has always supported any activ- ity which was for the best in High School life, and has sponsored many new plans. At the beginning of our Senior year the idea came to us that a musical organization would bring new honors to old S. P. H. S. Something must be done to cheer our lower classmen who were already sinking into the depths of despair, as the time drew nearer for us to leave them. So with these thoughts iri mind, five of the Seniors—Mildred Mitchell, Irene Rob- erts, Thelma Emrick, Ruth Clemmons, and Theo- dore Harter, formed an orchestra. They began practicing under the able direc- tion of Miss Glenn Colvin. How they cheered the rest of us onward, in the struggle with diffi- —Theodore Harter i Thelma Emrick Donna Mclnturff I Ruth Clemmons Mildred Mitchell I Anna Urban cult lessons, as the strains of beautiful music reached us from the auditorium. They prac- ticed long and faithfully and were soon prepared for their first appearance, which was the Hallow- e’en party. They have always been willing to play for any occasion, and have played for all of the school entertainments this year. Two new members of the orchestra, Anna Ur- ban and Donna Mclnturff, from the lower classes joined during the year. The students and patrons of the school are justly proud of this orchestra. Few schools the size of ours can boast of such a splendid organ- ization. We greatly appreciate the work done by the members of the orchestra this year. —E. R. R. The Hywttat Club On July 5, 1921, eight of the Sopho- more and Junior girls met and held a mysterious conference, the doings of which were entirely unknown to the outer world. The result of this meeting was the Hywttat club, which letters mean—well, what do you thing they mean? The biggest event in our history was the initiation of Ruby and Eleanor. They were commanded to go to the old north grave yard, where they were met by blood curdling ghosts. They were con- ducted to the club room and here they were introduced into the mysterious realms of the Hywttats. Will we ever forget those hikes, and the times we walked to Wiant’s woods and cooked our breakfasts at daylight? Oh, those never-to-be-forgotten potluck suppers, made especially enjoyable by Jo’s especial brand of pickles! In the fall of this year, two new mem- bers were added to our club—Thelma Emrick and Norma McBeth—making us twelve in number. Although part of the members have graduated this year, we hope that the Hywttat club will be continued. The Hallowe’en Party The Ciass of ’23 entertained the other three classes with a hallowe’en party in the school gymnasium on Friday night, Octo- ber 18. An air suitable to the season was given the room by a color scheme of yellow and black. Corn shocks, pumpkins, and bitter- sweet did the rest. A grand march opened the evening’s en- tertainment, at the close of which the prizes were awarded to Miss Gordon, as the best dressed, and Laudean Heck as the most comical dressed. A Chamber of Horrors, A Ghost Wed- ding, Ghost Stories, and a fortune teller were features of the evening. Music was furnished by the Senior Orchestra. Refreshments of pumpkin pie, cider and apples were served. Parisian 1923 The Hi-Y Club’s Activities The St. Paris Hi-Y Club was or- ganized in 1921. The members selected Harold Shank as their President. He led the Club successfully through the year. We had several meetings in the Central National Bank. At one of these meetings we decided to give the High School, a St. Patrick’s Day party. The gathering was held in the Masonic Hall. Admission was regulated by the amount of green worn. Everyone had a good time. All kinds of games were enjoyed and ice cream and cake were served. At this meeting, officers were elected for the ensuing year. Theodore Harter was elected to the presidency; John Brough, treasurer. During this year we had many good meetings. We talked over new plans for a Club Room. Several new members were also received. During the summer months we were not able to hold meetings, but with the beginning of school, the meet- ings began anew. Early in the year, we had a bean feed. All enjoyed a good time and a good laugh. Several unim- portant transactions took place at this meeting. We decided on a Father and Son Banquet and planned a ticket sale. The Banquet was held in November, 1922, in the basement of the Baptist Church. Between 70 and 100 persons at- tended. A delicious meal was served by several ladies of the town. After the meal, many speeches were heard from the men and boys present. Everyone present enjoyed the Banquet. During the next few months we had several meetings. Toward the latter part of February, plans were made for another benefit of the Hi-Y Club. Only High School pupils were invited. The social was successful, enough being real- ized from the sale of boxes to pay the ex- penses of the St. Patrick’s Day meeting. A conference was called for the afternoon of March 17 and the boys of Rosewood, Westville, Jackson and Addison High Schools were invited. Professor Stevens, the Superintendent of Jackson Schools gave us a talk and Tracey Jones spoke to us later. A picture of the Club was taken and sent to several newspapers. The following officers were elected for the next year: President, Russell Stit- zel; Vice President, Wm. Middleton; Treasurer, Maynard Berry. In the even- ing, Mr. Welsheimer, County Superin- tendent of Schools, gave us a talk and he was followed by Tracey Jones. Each of the visiting schools was heard from. All enjoyed the delicious beans and pie that were served. The Hi-Y Club is a Christian organiza- tion composed of High School boys. The object of the Club is to promote Christian influence among the boys. We have tried to help the boys in times past. We have tried to have a Club Room and Reading Room, where the boys could spend their time profitably, and without the evil influences that characterize most of the loafing places in the village. The room is also to be used as a meeting place for the Club. Our efforts have not been in vain for through the cooperation of the St. Paris Recreational Club, the Room is assured. In the future we hope to have an organization that stands for the right as it has done heretofore; one that helps the boy with his problem and one that leads him in the development of Chris- tian character. Subscription Contest and Party A subscription contest was held the last of November as a means to help obtain funds for shower baths, which we have re- cently installed. The high school was di- vided into two sections, the “Mutts” and the “Jeffs.” The losing side was to enter- tain the winners, also the student obtaining the highest number of subscriptions was to receive a gold pencil. The “Jeffs” won with forty subscriptions, the “Mutts” having seven. The gold pencil was awarded to Harriet Rose. On Friday night, February 16, the “Jeffs” were entertained by the losers. The eve- ning was spent in games and light refresh- ments were served. Parisian 1923 The School Board Have you ever been out on the road some dark, stormy night and run out of gasoline, perhaps having to walk three or four miles to get enough to take you on, or be compelled to sit along the road all night? If you ever have, you’ll say this is not a very pleasant experience. But this is the way with some school boards. Just when their power and help are needed most, the superintendent must get help from some other source or go it alone. But the Johnson-St. Paris High school is fortunate in having so efficient a school board—one which will stand back of the school. True, we don’t hear or see much of them, but you know the old saying, “You never miss the water ’till the well runs dry.” If St. Paris had a less efficient school board, we would not have received that letter from the state inspector, which had that word of praise in these three lines, taken from the letter: “All the net minimum requirements have been met.” “The building is adequate for all school activities.” “The teaching, course of study and stu- dent progress is satisfactory.” This shows that St. Paris is an up-to- date school both in building equipment and progress, in study. In other words, we are using high test gasoline. The present school board is composed of the following members: A. C. Zerkle, president; W. D. Berry, vice president; I). C. Leammon, C. A. Wiant and E. H. Leedom. These men are all willing to stand back of the school and long to see it progress. Let’s have the support of pu- pils, parents and teachers. Yeah, Saint Paris, let’s go! —Thelma Emrick. School Improvements Many improvements have been made in the school and grounds the past two years. The athletic life of the high school has been provided for in the form of tennis courts, improved baseball diamonds, and equipment for croquet and volley ball. These were procured with the aid of the Athletic Association of St. Paris, and are at the dis posal of the whole community. A circular drive has been completed at a cost of five hundred and thirty-five dollars. Efforts to beautify the lawn have been carried out in the purchase of shrubbery. Beautiful posts of native stone have been erected at the walk and drives. Bleachers have been placed in the gymna- sium by the basketball association. They have also installed shower baths, with the aid of the business men. Following is a list of the gifts presented to S. P. H. S. by recent graduating classes: 1916— Office Desk. 1917— Library Furniture. 1918— Stage Curtain. 1919— Rest Room Furniture. 192°—Ornamental Light Post. 1921— Ornamental Light Post. 1922— Fire Resisting Safe. In the years to come we hope that many more improvements will be made, making our school one of the best. The Hi-Y Box Social We always feel that the school year has obtaining funds for the Hi Y Conference lacked something, if it passes by without held on March 17. Games and music formed the usual box social being held. This year the evening’s entertainment The sum of it took place on Friday night, March 9. It 810.80 was realized from the sale of the was given by the Hi Y Club as a means of boxes. The Lecture Course It was decided that instead of securing professional talent for the lecture course this year, that the entertainments would be furnished by the school and home people. The result has been five of the highest class and most enjoyed entertainments ever pre- sented here, and has received much favor- able comment throughout the state. It has been a great success financially, en- abling the school to finish payments on the piano, and to pay a large amount due on the motion picture machine. Over $300 has has been cleared. The training received by those taking part has been of great value. The coopera- tion of school and community has served to bring them closer together. The school wishes to thank all those who ave patronised the course, and especially hose who have aided in presenting the «umbers. On Tuesday evening, November 28, the first number was given by the four upper erades. This was the Indian Princess, a musical playlet, directed by Misses Glen Colvin, Bertha McBeth, Neva Wiant and Helen McBeth. The playlet is a historical story of Cap- tain John Smith, the first act presenting rhe Englishmen landing on the Virginia shore. The second act presents the Camp of Powhatan, chief of his tribe. Indian Scouts bring news of pale faces near. A “pow- wow” is held, and then they go to meet the pale faces. They return with John Smith, Sir Henry and one scalp. With tomahawk and knives sharpened they do a war dance. Just as they are prepared to take the life of Smith, Pocahontas, daughter of Powha- tan, i-ushes in and demands that Smith’s life be spared. The Englishmen and sailors ap- pear, and because of Pocahontas the friend ship of the English with Powhatan and his tribe is established. The chief characters were Captain John Smith, Donald Zirkle; Captain Henry, Ken- neth Mitchell; Henry Olney, Ronald Proctor; James Compton, Hugh Ginn; Powhatan, Howard Sturgeon; and Pocahontas, Mildred Allen. Other characters were sailors, Eng- lishmen, scouts, Indian squaws, braves, maidens, and papooses. A lovely scenic effect was carried out in the costumes and scenery. The play was well prepared and beautifully rendered. A musical comedy, “The Minister’s Wife’s New Bonnet,” formed the second number. This was presented by the Methodist ladies of the S. P. I. Class. The play centers about the doings of the church sewing circle. The minister’s wife has been appointed as dele- gate to a convention and being much in need of a new hat, the different members of the sewing circle make bonnets, and some of the effects produced are marvelous indeed. But all these are rejected in favor of a very sim- ple creation made by the fashionable little milliner from the city who is visiting in the village. Each character carried her part with ease and effectiveness. The play was coached by Mrs. Wallace Hunt. Mrs. S. E. Kite presided at the piano. Following is the cast of characters: Rev. Grundy, the minister, Mrs. J. M. Turner Hepsibah Grundy, his wife, Mrs. A. C. Bollinger Samantha Slick, President of the Sewing Circle.........Mrs. J. C. Stitzei Nodanno Simpkins, who is always aslee , Mrs. Fred Mclnfurtt Penelope Perkins, she’s so precise. Mrs. H. F. Briwn Agatha Squalls, the blusterer, Mrs. Bert Proctor Cayenne Papper, who stutters, Miss Fannie BlacK Dephe Hardahear, who is deaf, Mrs. Roy Alton Vivian Walker, the city milliner, Mrs. Wendall Kite Always Knosit, as his name appiies, Mrs. C. V. Jones Billy Butcher, a good fellow..Mrs. Leo Urban Hugh Howler, the country sort, Mrs. W. F. Lee Professor Highvoice, the choirmaster, Miss Flossie Bull One of the most interestingLecture Course numbers was given by the High School in February, when the three act comedy, “The Professor’s Mummy,” was presented. Each character of the cast was well fitted for his part, and the splendid coaching of Miss Gordon and Miss Nixon did the rest. The interesting plot with its unusual sit- Parisian 1923 nation was strongly portrayed throughout the play, to the delight of the large audi- ence present. Randolph Berry as Professor Hezekiah Green has discovered an elixer of life, and much to the chagrin of his family he has spread the fact broadcast. Genevieve Brown, as the Professor’s “Bet- ter Half,” and the Green children, Warren Pence. Maurine Jenkins, Mildred Ginn and Ruby Barger, succeeded in making life mis- erable for the professor. Robert Beekman as Cicero de Rhodes sells the professor an Egyptian mummy on which to try his experiment. He is assisted by his actress wife (Susan Wiant). John Middleton and Howard Stitzel served as expressmen. The part as Buffalo Pete from Arizona is also taken by John Middleton, who wishes that fiancee Matilda Hawkins (Donna Mc- lnturff) be given the elixir of life, that her youth might be restored. Carl VanCulin as Dennis McRafferty, the Irish office boy, was the shining light of the play. Jane, the maid, who turns out to be Den- nis’ wife, was played by Ruth Tomlin. Financially speaking, the minstrel show- given by the Knights of Pythias Lodge on the night of March 28, and repeated April 5, was the most successful event of the lecture course year. The faculty and student body feel very grateful to the order for this as the net receipts went wholly to the school fund. The array of talent to produce this enter- tainment comprised some of the best of the community and reflects much credit upon the personnel of the local lodge. Kite's Or- chestra gave valuable assistance. A second performance was made neces- sary on account of the seating capacity of the auditorium being inadequate to accom- modate the people. “Cinderella in Flowerland’1’ was the name of the operetta presented by the primary grades the first of May. Robin Red, played by Nelson Prince, an- nounces that Prince Sunshine (Jack Heas- ton) is to give a ball, and also that he is seeking a princess. This causes much ex- citement among the blossoms. The haughty sisters, Hollyhock (Nancy Jones), and Tiger Lily (Marabell Kessler), ridicule Daisy, (portrayed by Linda May Turner), because she has no fancy dress in which to attend the ball. But aided by her godmother, Na ture, (played by Helen Arbogast), she ob- tains a beautiful dress for the ball. The night of the ball arrives. All wonder who the beautiful stranger can be. She dances with the Prince and gains his favor, but she stays later than she was supposed to, and in (feeing loses her slipper. The Prince an- nounces that he will marry the blossom which the slipper fits. Many try, but in vain. At last Cinderella tries it on, and it fits her. Thus she becomes the princess. Other characters were Bonnie Bee, Rus- sell Kump; The Fairy, Eleanor Turner; but- terflies, flowers, sunbeams and raindrops. Other School Activities Exercises were held on the day before Thanksgiving, the lower grades presenting dialogues, drills and songs appropriate to the season. -----o---- On January 16, the anniversary of Na- tional Prohibition, the school assembled in the auditorium and enjoyed talks by Dr. Jones and by Tra v Jones, Y. M. C. A worker in China -----o---- Our General Assemblies have been of un- usual interest this year. Each Thursday morning one of the minis- ters of the churches conducts the exercises, and result has been many interesting talks and much splendid advice for the students. A special treat was the talk given by Julian Santos, a Filipino, who told us of the life and customs of his people. ----o----- THE WIENER ROAST It seems that the high school always be- comes “weiner hungry” as soon as school opens, so on Thursday night during the first week of school we journeyed to Wiant’s woods, thus working up an appetite for what was to follow. The usual amount of w'einers and buns were consumed, after which games were played. ----o----- CLASS PARTIES Many grand and glorious class parties have been enjoyed by each class of the high school during the year. Roster of the S. P. H. S. 1870 Llewellen Scott T. J. Frank (deceased) 1871 Ada Musson (deceased) Elizabeth Furrow Baker Lillie Grafton Pence (deceased) 1874 W. H. Walborn (deceased) 1877 Albert Fromme 1879 Frank W. Fromme I. N. McAllister Emma Northcutt Talbot Ida Knull Smith 1880 C. E. Buroker J. H. Biddle Jas. T. Hamilton (deceased) Forest James A. E. B. Helmick Amoretta Flowers Estella Riker Fromme Effa Furrow Fielder 1883 Grant V. Fromme John W. Millette W. F. Pond 1884 Claude 0. E. W. Kelly 1885 George C. Paxton (deceased) E. O. Furrow 1887 Harvey R. Nixon U. S. G. Mitchell Alice C. Nixon Robinson J. Truman Nixon Burt L. French Maggie Klapp Bull Emma Zimmer I. E. Rhynard IolsS Batdorf Kizer Mary Spitler 1888 A. C. Bollinger Mary Gordon B. E. Thomas Maggie Huddleston (deceased) A. W. Bull Lizzie Neff Wheeler 1890 Ella Leathley Kinsinger Minnie Hendrickson Petticrew Frank Zimmer 1891 John Baker Clara Cromwell Richeson Logan Carlo William Hackman Nellie Carlo Greiner John Richeson Frank Richeson 1892 Millard Brelsford Guy McElwiam Earl French Pleasant Powell Cappie McClure Miehaelis Nettie Sheidler Friauff Grace Rhodes Jones Laura White 1893 Eugene Brown Daisy Cutler Kite Ollie Leathley Toomire Daisy Schull Patrick 1894 Millie Gibbs (deceased) Harry Hawk Emett Kite Emma Pond (deceased) 1895 Frank Hanbaek Otto Largent Wallace Hunt Myrtle Musselman Brubaker Anna Jones Brown William Runkle Anna Wilson Teachout Alumni 1896 Maude Hawk Cox (deceased) Lizzie Bull Baker Victoria Brown Raff Elma Kizer Hunt Jackson Frank Jessie Lethley Nellie Losh 1897 Winifred Scott Allie Rhynard Schnider Minetta Lippencott Cretors Emma Schull Grace Saunders Minnie Showers Kite Harry Woods 1898 Eiber Apple Mae Clem Runkle Eula Graves Rushaw Daisy Kite 1899 Elizabeth Judy Leammon Katie King Sallie Pyle Brown Earnest Musselman 1900 James Bollinger Hattie Pond Weber Hunt Della Richeson Sise Cecil V. Jones William (Smith 1901 Clarence Jence Fred Black Claude Rue Emerson Clem Iza Everingham Stevens Walter Stevens Freeman Bollinger Loren Pence Blanche West Johnson Parisian 1902 Arthur L. Ballinger Warren Stevens Oasis G. Jones Zephyr Deaton McMorran Hattie Mahan Mae Norman Clem Stella Sturgeon West 1903 Mary Brubaker (deceased) Zola Deaton Pence Mary Huffman Weimer Alice Judy Chambers Harley Scott Bessie Dugan Mary Faulkner Jones Carrie Graves Ballinger Leah Riker (deceased) Paul Sheidler Elsar Heater Loretta Dugan (deceased) Alpha Pence D. A. Mowen Wid Sturgeon 1904 Zola Deaton Pence Carrie Graves Ballinger 1905 Garnard Jones Alta Haines Goode Hattie Mott Bessie Faulkner Alma Leedom Nellie Magovern Dovel Lucille Frazier Mary G. Leedom Jones Elizabeth McMorran Black (deceased) 1906 Howard Becks Nelle Culley Ralph Garrette Regina I. McMorran (deceased) Earl Zerkle 1907 Vera Ballinger Armour Mamie Bollinger Nellie Nixon Jones Mary Richeson Finney (deceased) Ralph Guthridge Frances Black Jessie M. Fuson Nora Poorman Casebolt Orra Buroker Nellie Brown Sturgeon Sam N. McMorran Verda Klapp Roy Magovern Herman Nixon Benj. H. Riker Myrtle Urban Remer 1908 Fay Carey Smith Augusta Leedom Sutter Walter Jenkins Verda Pence Anna Gabriel Thurman Huling Mollie King Charles Putnam Leon Goldberg Rex Furrow 1909 Zetta Beaty Miller Grace Gooda Wolcott Lucinda Leedom Fannie Cowan Leonhart Mary Poorman Stevenson Flossie Hancock Harry Hunter Mary Dye Sykes Dessie Huffman Tracey Jones Harry Manning 1910 Fannie Bollinger Asenath Kizer Hanson Lloyd Huffman Helen Frye Jessie Nixon Carey Kite Faye Harvey Glominski Earl Guthridge Byron Snyder Luther Snyder 1923 1911 Ruth Brown Whiston Anita Jones Flossie Cowan Cecil Buroker Byron Jenkins Scott Mowen Carey Bowers Walter Faulkner 1912 Flossie Bull Adelaide Fromme Faulkner Marie Harmon Norman Tillie Kizer Bodey (deceased) Mary Matthews Smith Marie Neal Schneck Grace Reed Naomi Sheidler Beltz Georgia Tappy Furrow Olive T-oomirc Gordon Leona Weaver Heck Roy Allison Raymond Kemp Harvey Loudenback 1913 Mabel Jenkins Anderson Agnes King Alta Kizer Lucille Kite William Ladkin Earle Martz Charles E. Spence Bertha McBeth 1914 Walter Bollinger Beulah Carmin Katherine Mohler Huffman Martha Mohler Mabel Spence (deceased) Grace Walborn Snyder 1915 Gladys Anderson Ruth Berry Marie Cory Straub Mary Mitchell Oda Rhynard Marshall Herbert Brown Donald Bollinger Lowell Jones Ralph Klapp 1923 Parisian 1916 Rnymond Apple Laurel Gibbs Harold Lewis Allen Taylor Kathleen Kite Brown Thelma Kite Jones Olive Kizer Wibel Ruth McMorran Lucille Pence Gladys Tomlin Kite 1917 Llowell Ammon Harold Barger Ella Runkle (deceased) Forest Taylor Earl Walborn Glen Vickrey Keith Cretors (deceased) Owen Harvey Mildred Hanback Laura Johnson Breckenridge Gertrude Kite Leammon Leota Runkle Laura Spence Neva Wiant 1918 John Barger Nat Brown Walter Barger Carleton Owens Wilbur Taylor Dale Anderson Marguerite Lee Pence Helen McBeth Ada Vickery Clamson 1919 Millard Ammon Donald Loudenback Clela Apple Wibel Carroll Simith Edna Barger Ruth Cretors Thobaben Bessie Hamilton Vera Neice Barger Pearl Urban Lewis 1920 Paul Runkle Cline Currey Harold Hill Octave Ammon Paul Offenbacker Hiram Rushaw Delbert Baugh Logan Smith Dale Lee Martha Taylor Esther Rose Lottie Harter Yocum Trixie Apple Gertrude Wiant 1921 Robert Taylor Paul Vickery Lowell Runkle Lucille Jenkins Hill Jeanette Wiant Ethel Pence Kathleen Leedom Elma Beatty Pauline Huffman Paul Klapp Clifford Barger Clarence Beaver Pauline Hunt Oneita Rudasill Viola Rhynard Ruth Hanback Nell Ross Lucinda Hamilton 1922 Marian Neher Mitchell Reed Richard Barger Herbert Wert Herman Rose Gladys Mowen Lome Smith Adol Rhynard Alumui Class Histories CLASS OF 1895 During our high school days a school library was founded, and whether it still exists I do not know. Under the guidance of our superintend- ent, Prof. L. I. Morse, a series of lecture courses was given and the profit derived from these went to establish a library. Just how it happened there was a profit, is a mystery, as the price of the tickets was only one dollar and after paying all expenses, it does not seem possible any money could have been left. Lecturei's in those days did not demand the prices they do now and the “opera house” could be rented for a nominal sum. The students surely did work hard to sell the tickets. These lecture courses and an In- dian medicine show, was about all the entertain- ment we had during the winter. Enough money was finally accumulated to start the library. Prof. Morse selecting the books, and a better selection could not have been made. Up to this time we had very little opportunity to secure good books to read and the eight members of our class and all others whose privilege it was to make use of the library, well remember what a treat these books were, and will also remember with affection, Prof. Morse who made it possible for us to have the library. In comparison to the 'high school work of to- day, our course would have stood well in a test. We did not have as many of the sciences as are now being taught, but were more thoroughly drilled in what we did have. We were required to learn the constitution of the United States, and its amendments, and be able to repeat same without reference to the books. The teacher who required this, was truly a real American citizen, and did her best to make as good citizens of her pupils, and as far as I know, no member of our class has ever dishonored our flag. We were well drilled in mathematics. We had some excel- lent teachers, and how the school board was able to secure them for the small salary paid, is be- yond my comprehension. The three girls and five boys who composed our class, finally graduated, May twenty-first. We well remember the wonderful orations we de- livered, the flowers, music, new clothes, ban- quets and other thrilling events connected with the occasion. At this writing we are all living. CLASS OF 1900 The class of 1900 claims the distinction of be- ing one of the few classes where the boys out- numbered the girls two to one. The personnel of the class consisted of: Hattie Pond, Della Richeson, James Bollinger, William Smith, Von Weber Hunt, Cecil V. Jones. If we remember correctly, the race for class honors was very close and finally narrowed down to a neck and neck race between our esteemed Attorney-at-law, Miss Hattie Pond, and our pres- ent progressive farmer, James Bollinger with Miss Pond carrying off the honors by a small margin. At this writing Miss Pond is still unmarried and is a very successful attorney in Indianapolis, obtaining her first experience in this line in the famous murder trial held in high school during her senior year. Miss Della Richeson is now Mrs. Vol Sise and is the capable assistant at our local Atlantic Pacific Tea Co. store. James Bollinger married one of our St. Paris girls a few years after graduation and is now one of the progressive farmers of Jackson township. William Smith is now high up in the office force of The Columbus Railway Light Co. and lives in Columbus. Von Weber Hunt attended the Cincinnati Den- tal college a few years after graduating from high school. On his return to St. Paris he served a short apprenticeship with our local dentist. Dr. Guthridge. Later he married one of our well known high school music teachers, Miss Lottie Neilson and is now one of the foremost dentists of Piqua. C. V. Jones attended one term at Ada after graduating and later attended one year at Ohio State University, studying law; but later came home and bought an interest in the old Jones drug store where he is still holding forth, having mar- ried Miss Mary G. Leedom, another St. Paris high school graduate in 1907. He now makes his home in our village. Parisian CLASS OF 1909 In the spring of 1909 there graduated a class of eight girls and three boys: namely, Mary Dye, Fanny Cowan, Mary Poorman, Lucinda Leedom, Zetta Beaty, Grace Goode, Flossie Hancock, Bes- sie Huffman, Harry Hunter, Tracey Jones, and Harry Manning. Mary Dye and Harry Hunter tied for first honor. As most classes do, this class had a flag. As an inducement to matrimony it was decided that the class flag should become the property of the one who first entered the bond of wedlock. At a final meeting of the class the question arose as to who should be custodian of the flag until some one fell victim to Cupid’s darts. Through sym- pathy, perhaps, it was suggested that the flag be kept by Harry Manning, who had gained the repu- tation of being the most bashful boy in high school. Today, although all but two of the class are married, the first keeper of the class banner is still its possessor. The members of the class are all living and meeting the tests of life bravely. Out of this class, six have taught school for a while. One of the unique things about the class is that all three of the boys are now in the minis- try. Tracey K. Jones has been engaged in Y. M. C. A. work in China for a number of years, and is now in this country making a lecture tour. Harry Hunter is pastor of a church in Kansas City and Harry Manning is pastor of two local country churches. CLASS OF 1912 Yes, we had taken that awful Patterson exam- ination! had passed! (with credit to James Stev- ens, our eighth grade teacher) and graduated! n 1908 we entered the S. P. H. S. one of the lai’gest, and we thought the most brilliant of classes. While our upper classmates called us “green.” During the first two years of our course, D. O. Frelsford entertained us with his stock of jokes and pointed out the difficult points in algebra and so on. How refreshing to our young lives were his words, “Well, boys and girls, we will go bot- anizing this afternoon.” We never shall forget those trips. Miss Florence Hunter taught us our “amo, amas, amat,” English and whatever we needed. Miss Lottie Nelson (Hunt) taught us music and art. In the Junior year Miss Agnes Atkinson and Miss Corena Jackman took up the duties as tea- chers, while Miss Emma Zimmer taught the “do, re, mi.” James Fortney, whose memory is very dear to us, was our superintendent during the four years. We soon had a class meeting and elected Frank Culley as our president. As he moved from our school, we asked Harvey Loudenback to succeed him as our president. We chose old rose and white as our class colors and the rose as our flower. This color scheme was carried out in all our class meetings. Our first class meeting in the home was with Adelaide Fromme at the close of the Freshman year. But many more were to follow, especially the hayride to Frank Culley’s; the bobsled ride to Georgia Tappy’s and girls, do you remember the slumber party at Naomi Sheidler’s and the fudge we ate with a Spoon? During our Junior year we made hundreds of violets to decorate the commencement stage for Class ’ll. There were those Hallowe’en festivities held in Sheidler’s Hall, where we had our fortunes told, ate apples and pumpkin pie, drank cider and played “Skin to My Lou, My Darling.” Also the Senior receptions held in Masonic Hall. One of the most important organizations of our high school career was the Literary Society. And we remember with pride those programs. During our Freshman year, ’08 and ’09, the so- cieties were Delta and Imamo Mosiame, (We Have the Brains.) ’09 and ’10, South Pole and Alpha Chi (ax), ’10 and ’ll Cadmeian and L. O. V, ’ll and ’12 Aeolian and Columbian. Can’t you remember us singing, “The Yellow and the Black,” or is it “O Tempora, O Mores?” The Class ’12 was a very hard working group and much talent was shown. There was much rivalry for first place in the monthly ranking. The class honors were given Grace Reed. By May, 1912, there were only fourteen left to graduate. The Baccalaureate sermon was de- livered by Rev. Alfred Ankeney in the M. E. Church. On that wonderful night in May, the old stage in the Union Opera House was beau- tifully decorated in old rose and white. Seated upon it were the Class ’12, consisting of eleven girls and three boys: Adelaide Fromme (Faulk- ner), Marie Harmon (Norman), Tillie Kizer (Bodey) (deceased), Mar? Matthews (Smith), Parisian 1923 Marie Neal (Schneck), Naomi Sheidler (Beltz), Georgia Tappy (Furrow), Olive Toomire (Gor- don), Leona Weaver (Heck), Grace Reed, Flos- sie Bull, Ray Allison, Raymond Kemp, Harvey Loudenbaek. The class address was given by Prof. John Rich- eson. The class furnished the music. A reception was given by the high school in Masonic Hall. Our farewell class meeting was held at the home of Adelaide Frornme. Here we cut up our flag, each receiving a piece. Death has claimed one of our most beloved classmates. Class ’12 Song How dear to our hearts is the scene we are leaving, To enter a pathway untried by us all; How dear to our hearts is the memory weaving Its beauty of dreams of the days past recall! Our classmates, our teachers, their names will not perish. And thoughts of our school in some far distant day, Will bring with its fragrance the ‘rose’ that we Cherish, Its petals of ‘old rose’ our treasure for aye. I —Flossie Bull. CLASS OF 1917 On September first, 1913, twenty-two freshies found themselves rather unhappily located in the Green Room. We all felt that we well deserved to enter High School. Supt. James H. Fortney with Miss Esther Kail as principal and Miss Carena Jackman assist- ant principal were our teachers. As sophomores, Harold Barger joined our number. This year we had a new superintendent, Mr. W. C. Cole- man with Miss Jackman principal and Miss Ruth Maxwell assistant. During our Junior year one more was added to our number, Elva Runkle. In our senior year with Miss Blanche Lawther prin- cipal and Miss Florence Wyman assistant, Hazel Lindsey enrolled in our class this year. Many of our class participated in an operetta, “The Windmills of Holland,” directed by Miss Florence Jones, our music teacher. We were now seven- teen in number, seven girls and ten boys. As this was the largest class to be ready for graduation in the history of the school we decided to give a class play, the first undertaken by any class. Accordingly “Professor Peterkin Pepp” was chos- en and from the play a neat sum of money was realized. With this fund we bought the library table and chairs which may now be seen in use in the library. Our Baccalaureate service was held in the Methodist Church with the sermon by Rev. J. M. Smith. On Thursday evening, May 24. Prof. Lester E. Wolfe of O. S. U. delivered the commencement address and we found our- selves no longer under the protection of the dear old S. P. H. S., but out in th world for ourselves. On the High School service flag are two gold stars which represent two members of our class, Keith Cretors and Elva Runkle, whose lives were given in the service of our country. In the bus- iness world we find Lowell Ammon, our class pres- ident, located in Columbus, Leota Runkle, our secretary, also in Columbus, Owen Harvey of Springfield, Laura Spence in Washington D. C., Forest Taylor, Urbana, Glen Vickrey, Cincin- nati, Harold Barger, Thackery, Harold Cannon and Dan Tappy of St. Paris, Gertrude Brecken- ridge and Hazel Lindsey Romiser have taken up domestic duties. Earl Walborn is a scientific farmer while Mildred Hanback and the other mem- ber are at work in the home school. We shall ne’er forget our Alma Mater Though our High School days are o’er We will ever love our S. P. H. S. As we did in days of yore. Yellow and Black will always be the colors That will make our pulses thrill S. P. H. S. to you, we will e’er be true High School Days, dear High School Days! —N. B. W. CLASS OF 1918 In the fall of 1914, class ’18 began its career in S. P. H. S. With timid, fast beating heai'ts, they found themselves, hardly knowing how it happened, in the Green Room of the old brick building. There were eighteen of us, nine girls and nine boys. Like all Freshies, past and present, we felt that we would make the old school famous. Many events, during those four short years, are stamped upon our minds, not to be erased, but rather deepened by time. Shall we ever forget our first journey to the Pink room? It was with fear and trembling that we dragged our lagging steps there, to the tune of handclapping and smile, feeling mere infants, in the presence of the high and mighty upper classmen. Parisian But all these little things were only initiations into the bigger things awaiting us, especially in our Senior year. It yet seems but a short time since we made our appearance on the Opera House stage in the play entitled “The Varsity Coach.’’ It may not have been so grand a success, but at least we felt that it was another step to graduation. Today, on going into the auditorium of the new building, the first thing to greet the gaze is the beautiful, green stage curtain which we helped to buy with the proceeds of our play. What seemed to us the final triumph was on the night of May 31st, 1918, when six of the original numbers and three new ones received their di- plomas. Out of the nine who received their diplomas that night four are now enjoying the happiness of wedded life. They are Marguerite Lee (Pence), Ada Vickrey (Clawson), Minnie An- derson and John Barger. Nat Brown and Carl- ton Owens are in the world of business, Nat being in Cincinnati and Carlton in St. Paris. Walter Barger, instead of being a farmer as our proph- ecies always read, is taking a course at Moore’s Eusiness College in Urbana. Wilbur Taylor is striving to train youthful minds in the ways of an education in the Jackson township schools. The writer is endeavoring to do likewise in the St. Paris schools. And now since our high school days are o’er and can be recalled in memory only, I believe I can express the sentiment of each and every one by writing the words of our class song. We’ll ne’er forget our High School days, Those deal-, sincere old High School days. We’ll ne’er forget S. P. H. S. ’Twas there long friendships did progress, ‘Tis there true hearts are never lack, All loyal to the yellow and black. There e’er will be a golden haze, Around those dear old H. S. days. —Helen McBeth. CLASS OF 1921 Once upon a time, as all good stories should begin, a brand new teacher, lead a brand new bunch of Freshmen from the Green Room into the Pink Room of the old school house on the hill. The teacher we found out to be Miss Mary K. Newton, while the bunch of Freshmen was none other than the illustrious class of ’21. The upper classmen seemed to appreciate the fact that they were viewing an extraordinary class as we filed in, for they all smiled at us and clapped. Some of them even laughed out loud. We had a lot of fun that year, even if most of us did get through Latin One. Mr. Miller made a wonderful Biology teacher, but he had to go to war and Mr. Laughridge came. Under his tu- toring, the Freshmen girls became very adept at throwing fishworms in Biology. The first class meeting held at Lucile Jenkins’, was the “most eventful event” of the year. It was a sweeping victory for the Freshmen as the Sophomores were forced to retire before a murderous fire of green apples. The one big disappointment of the whole year to the Freshmen boys at least, was the fact that we didn’t get to carry out our plans of tieing Lop Lee up in the cemetery. Our Sophomore year was spent almost as care- free as was our Freshmen. Of course by the time we were becoming a little more dignified, as naturally we should, we were a year older. We also had the honor of formulating the Freshman rules of conduct. By the time we became Juniors, we began to realize that we had been having a lot of fun so far and that we had better begin settling down to work. This was our first year in the new building and also our first meeting with Miss Gor- don and Miss Kramer, which brings back memo- ries of the study hall. Of course we were model boys and girls but those awful Seniors and Fresh- men were always doing something for which we got the “credit.” The class parties did not happen quite so fre- quently this year, but when they did occur we made up for lost time in breaking up furniture. To cap the climax of our Junior year, the Junior girls “copped” the Senior flag. When it looked as though the poor Seniors would have to put on their play without their flag, the girls took com- passion on them and returned it. As Seniors, we entered upon our “Storm and Stress Period.” It seems, as we look back on it now, as if we had something to argue about almost all year. However, we lived through it. We even got up courage enough to publish the first number of the “Parisian.” After the usual fights over pins, programs, etc., we finally came to the “Sheep Skin” stage. I am Parisian 1923 sure the class all felt the same degree of gratitude to Supt. Welsheimer, for his short speech that night. Coming as it did after an interesting though somewhat lengthy address, I feel sure it was enjoyed as much if not more than the main address. As Seniors, we oftened wondered how S. P. H. S- was going to function without us, but she seems to bo doing very well never-the-less. Although according to my knowledge there is only one of our class outside the State now, we have never succeeded in getting together for a reunion. Some of the luckier ones of our crew are work- ing or teaching while others are still going to school. In conclusion I want to say (and I am sure the rest of Class ’21 feels the same) that we wish Class '23 a most successful number of the “Parisian,” “always bigger and better.” I The Trip of the Freshman Class to Piqua “You may go now, but be careful and act just as if you were in school.” This came from Mr. Turner as he dismissed us. We ran down stairs four steps at a time but of course very quietly. Five boys piled into “Mack’s” Ford and one boy cranked it. Since it was one of the survivors of the war, it had no self starter. He cranked and cranked, but she wouldn’t even act as if she might go. Finally somebody suggested pushing it. So we all piled out and pushed her out the driveway. Finally she started and we all piled in. She ran all right, except when we would reach the summit of a hill. Then the wind would fairly make her stop but we got there. We found the studio easily and soon the rest ar- rived. We had our pictures taken and I think somebody had a spite at us for they moved and the photographer had to take two more before we get a good one. We went down stairs after it was over and took our turn at cranking the Ford, but it was very particular and had to be pushed. We got out of Piqua a few miles when somebody suggested putting some water in the radiator. We stopped along a creek and somebody borrowed a bucket from a farm house and we gave Lizzy a drink of creek water. We started on and got within about a mile of St. Paris when the fan belt broke. We put more water in the radiator and came to town. We bought Mack a new fan belt because we thought we might want to use the jolly old Ford again sometime. to to wPffii!1� sfc-fw-Twn Afsrv ivv. Parisian 1923 — ■ MUSSELMAN DRUG CO. FRED McKEE, Prop. SOFT DRINKS KODAK FILMS DEVELOPING and PRINTING MAGAZINES DRUGS TOILET ARTICLES STATIONERY Make Musselman’s Your Headquarters I I W. L. 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The Saint Paris merchant, the mechanic, j the dealer, the grocer and the flour 1 maker ought to have the preference, t That is what makes a prosperous com- t munity. Ask yourself if you buy the { home product. You surely do if you are } a merchant or a grocer, and expect | the home people to buy it from you. J Do you give preference to WHITE STAR FLOUR? I The flour mill here has recently added { so many improvements that its flour is I now the whitest and best on the market. Try one Sack And You Will ; Call For Another ; TANNEHILL-EMRICK CO. i_______________________________ 1 t • r— • • t t Phone 5 ”| ! i i i ! i i i BROWN i i t t • ! SEED i • i i i • i i i i i i CO. • i i � i � i Wholesale ana retail i t • t i i i t Field t i t i t • i t i i • i Seeds i i i • • « t i 3rd Door West of Post Office i i i t i • ST. PARIS, OHIO • 4 1 L- ! Parisian IJlBll 1923 The Theory of Successful Love REVIEW OF NAAMAN APPLE’S BOOK He says that love is an awful thing and must be carefully guarded. He starts out by saying that he has been thru all the varied experiences of Love, and that the thoughts of the book are his observa- tions. First, you must have a girl (in this case a flapper with bobbed hair, painted cheeks, etc.), and you must pretend to love her. Never kiss her, because that is old fashioned. To begin with you must ask for a date, fig, or a prune, preferably a date with peaches, and you must have a Ford that stops way out in the country. You tell her that you bet 50c that you can kiss her without touching her face. She takes your bet and you kiss her. “But you touched me,” she will say, and you will say, “All right, here’s your 50c.” After your third date you are per- mitted to embrace her. But be careful to inform her that it is just style. She might object. After you have learned this trick, you can propose — — — a trip to the Junior Class play. To be sure she’ll accept, and you must take her, but above all do not sit with her. It takes a professional to have the courage to do this. An amateur should not at- tempt it. After taking her home at 12:00 o’clock, be careful, on entering the house. Look behind the doors and other obstruc- tions that might contain her irate parent. If you catch a glimpse of him run with all speed if you value your life. Naaman ad- vises wearing a steel helmet and breast- plate on such occasions. Put the breast- plate on your back. The next chapter, wherein he de- scribes the period before the Engagement, is in my estimation not very clear. He must have been in a trance during this period, and so could not describe it well. He says that after you have her consent the next step is asking her Father. He says also that this is a test of true love. You must have arnica and iodine in your pocket. Naaman says that he used an old armor and advises the same to his readers. As you enter her Father’s room leave the door open so as to be able to get out without going through the glass. Then say the WORDS and run. Then you feel a heavy jar and see yourself go- ing up in the air. After regaining con- sciousness use the arnica and iodine. You ought now to have his consent. If not, go to a blacksmith and have him straighten out the dents in the armor and try again. In the Preface, Naaman tells that he had his armor straightened four times. After your marriage do not take your wife to any shows, circuses, fairs, teas, entertainments, boxing matches, bull fights, christenings, church services, spel- ling bees, husking bees, sewing bees, bumble bees, etc. Only allow her one new hat, one new coat, and one new pair of shoes a year. Also 50c a week spend- ing money. The author says he is sure you will be happy. «This book sells for 10c, but for a week we are selling it at the rate of 2 for 1c.) Now Susie Discussing the story of The Lady or the Tiger, ex- plaining punishment of criminals Miss G.—“And if they open one door a tiger came out, and then the other door, if a lady came out they were married.” Susie—“Well, it wouldn’t make much difference as I can see.” Lest We Forget “Who are some of the diplomats of today?” Bill—“George Washington.” Not Taking a Chance (In English class Warren and Genny putting their work on the board.) Miss G.—“Warren what made you put that long mark over the ‘a’ and then change it?” Warren—“Well, Genny said one of us had it wrong, and 1 happened to think it might be me.” 1923 Bright Sayings “This is a good umbrella only it leaks.”— —Mid. Ginn. “I got some pretty blue ink at home, the trou- ble is it is all gone.”—Thirza Bodey. “Miss Nixon, where did you find John Knox?” —Ruby Barger. “Rench is cute, if he is Miss Kremer’s”—Irene Roberts. “I’m going down and look at Ben Urban’s shoes, after school!”—Genevieve Brown. “The Cycles of plays were plays on wheels.”— Warren Pence. “Nellie, may I hold your hand? Yes it makes me think of something.”—Genevieve Brown. “A convent is a place where bachelors stay.”— Hai’old Shank. “Oh Irene come play.”—Shorty Harter. “It’s so lonesome now.”—Emory Crouse. “They burned the same young people the same year.”—Miss Gordon. “I know about Beauty, but I do not know anything about truth.”—Warren Pence. “Two people got killed Sunday, one woman and two men.”—Robert Beekman. “Miss Colvin may I run up the blind?”—Harold Shank. “Harold I thought you knew something.”— Mr. Carl. “In later years Swift became insane and died insane.”—Genevieve Brown. “Giants were called Miidgets.”—Herman Smith. “What is the sweetest thing around—to pre- serve pickles?”—Mr. Carl. “That deserves you right.”—Loudean Heck. “Robert Burns died a very wretched life.”— Herman Smith. Nelly—“What do you think would be nice to serve with ice cream?” Susie—“Why I imagine spoons would be real nice.” Doc in English Three—“Transcendentalism is seeing things where they ain’t.” Warren in History Three—“Marie Antoin- ette was a flirty Queen.” Herman—“The revolution of 1680 brought about the Renaissance period and renewed art.” Harley—“The women of the town would not comb their hair in the towns because they thought it was a bad sign so they go out into the street to comb.” Clydus—(Results of the French and English struggle for control of India.) “They were both picked out.” Emory—“Joxiathan Edwards ti-anslated the Bible into the Indians.” Kenneth Domigan—“When Brutus gave his ora- tion he was such a fine orator that he stirred the people heart deep into their sides and they thought or the biggest part of them thought, that the right thing had been done.” Why wouldn’t it be a good plan for Ralph Johnson to buy a vanity case of his own so he would not be borrowing the girls’. Good Reason Teacher—“Why did Roman patricians oppose Caesar’s rule?” Dock—“Because he had fits.” Well, Genny! “And we would have all the gods and goddesses take part.” Genny—“We would have human beings in it too, wouldn’t we?” You Can’t Tell Now-a-Days During preparation for Senior stunt. Mid Ginn was buying some tinfoil. “Mr. Jones—“Tinfoil is ten cents a pound.” Mid—“Allright, but how much does half a pound weigh” Wow! Mr. Carl to Miss Gordon—“I have to lock up tonight. You can stay if you want to, but if you don’t want to, you can go home.” Cold Feet Miss Colvin—“And they wanted to bring the man up on the carpet and expose him.” Bundy—“And he got cold feet.” Parisian iIHSiirrrn|y 1923 Hot and Cold Cigars Lunch Tobacco THE OASIS W. C. TOOMIRE Bar and Fancy Box Candy Ice Cream Cold Drinks i BERT R. RICHESON FUNERAL DIRECTOR AMBULANCE SERVICE Phone 260 St. Paris, Ohio I Parisian 1923 Sell Your j I : DAIRY PRODUCTS • • i Direct To The FURNAS Ice Cream Co. | St. Paris, Ohio } The St. Paris News-Dispatch ! Is Proud To Present i The Parisian ! A product of the News-Dispatch j Commercial Printing department. The | Parisian is purely a St. Paris product, } all the work connected with its produc- | tion having been done right here in St. J Paris by the News-Dispatch printers. i We congratulate the Seniors of ’23 j upon their well edited and attractive J Annual. THE NEWS-DISPATCH. ________________________________ 15 Models 4 and 6 Cylinder BUICK SALES AND SERVICE t When Better Automobiles are Built Buick Will Build Them j j Auto Sales Garage Co. ! St. Paris, Ohio i i i i EXIDE BATTERIES BATTERY REPAIRNG Parisian 1923 PROCTOR STURGEON FARM IMPLEMENTS Hardware, Harness, Stoves Paints, Etc. Stores At Rosewood St. Paris Thackery THE JONES DRUG STORE DRUGS, PAINTS, GOODYEAR TIRES BOOKS STATIONERY SCHOOL SUPPLIES Parisian 1923 r Special Prices To Students All Photographs Used In This Annual Were Made By MARBLE STUDIO 317% N. Main St. Piqua, 0. Photographs That Satisfy L •4 I i For Men’s and Ladies’ Ready to Wear, Fur- nishings, Hats and Caps, Shoes, Oxfords, Curtain Goods, Dry Goods, Carpets, Lin- oleum and Rugs j i GO TO j THE URBAN STORE j SAINT PARIS, OHIO Leo Urban Goldie Urban Mike Halpren With The Parisian Jesters Very Deep Nelly—“What are you reading?” Thelma—“Inside the Cup.” Nelly—“It is good?” Thelma—“Yes, after you get inside.” Something to be Thankful For Miss G.—“You won’t always have a teacher at your elbow.” Herman—“Gee! I hope not.” (History Class) Miss Nixon—“Albert, what is the difference between the Ku Klux Klan and Knighthood?” Albert—“Knights wore things over their heads to keep from getting killed and Klans wear things over their heads to keep from being seen.” Teacher—“Why is this an age of prose?” Thelma—“Because all the poets were dead.” Miss Gordon—“Anna, will you give your talk now?” Anna—“Lost my book.” Miss Gordon—“You should not be so careless.” Anna—“I lost my book, but I know where it is.” Miss Gordon—“Last Saturday I was walking on the street in Piqua and behold I stood gazing- on the individual pictures of the Senior class and I just wondered, ‘Oh! can it be my English class looking so dignified.’ ” Harold—“Oh, Miss Gordon, they touch them up over there.” Last War Emory—“Who were the generals in the indus- trial revolution?” Millicent—“How do you expect me to know, we haven’t had that yet.” Confidence Lucille Nixon—“I guess I'm going to get a date tonight.” Anna—“Why?” Lucille—“I see Ah has his good clothes on.” Hardly Miss Gordon Finished a Discussion on Slang. Evelyn—“Well, what would we say when we mean ‘we children?’ ” Miss G.—“It would be better if you said ‘babies.’ ” A Little Advice In Physics Class Genny—“I know the principle but I can not twist it around. Mr. Turner—“Don’t twist it too much, it might break.” Anyway He Got the Nickle “Clydus are you too weary to stand up and read?” Clydus—“I would for a nickle.” “W’hat is the subject matter of Pilgrim’s Prog- ress?” Susie—“A man’s trip to hell.” Mercy (In English, hunting quotations) Warren—“Is this a good one? ‘I’m sick when I look not on you.’ ” “Who was Sir Galahad?” Warren—“He was a sociable bachelor.” Must Have Mr. Carl—(In Senior History)—“Genevieve why was this country called America instead of after Columbus?” Genny—“Just happened that way, I guess.” Now Harry Miss G.— (Senior English)—“Truth is the greatest emotion of life, but there is another most people consider greater, that is ‘love.’ ” Harry—“I thought that is what it was.” One Sided Miss Colvin (in occupations)—“We will choose up sides and have a debate.” Dock—“There’s only one side to it and that is mine.” No Use Miss G.—“Warren hurry up and write your idea of this.” Warren—“I haven’t any pencil.” Miss G.—“Here, use this one.” Warren—“I haven’t any idea.” Good English Miss G.—“So you are taking a woman’s word, 'Because’?” Warren—“I didn’t know you said anything about it.” Parisian With The Parisian Jesters 1923 Not in Print Yet Emory—(speaking to Millicent Moore)—“Who was Moses?” Millicent—“Don’t you know?” Emory—“Yes! he was the guy in the cellar eating sauer kraut wasn’t he?” Millicent—“Yes, but it didn’t tell that in the book.” Anything for Peace Miss Nixon—“Oh! Will you keep still?” “Oh, yes, anything to keep peace in the fam- ily.” In English Class Miss G.—“Does blank verse have to rhyme?” Warren—“That is my idea.” Miss G.—Well, I am trying to get that tenacious idea out of your head.” Warren—“Say, is she swearing at me?” Wouldn’t be Surprised. Miss G.— (in History)—“Why did Henry Ford fail in Europe during the war?” Bright Student—“There were more Europeans than Henrys.” Mr. Carl telling the clJss that negroes were black due to the climate. Susie—“Pray tell me why red men are red.” Ab.—“Then pray tell me why some girls are green.” Loudean—“Warren, when are we going to town after our licenses?” Warren—“How old are you?” Not Missing a Thing Mr. Turner—“Just a minute now, there is a man here with invitations.” Thirza—“Yes, I saw him.” (In English class, speaking of Puritan ances- tors.) Miss G.—“Some times now we find children with names of Hope, Faith, Charity, etc.” Harry—“I know a girl by the name of ‘Hope’! ’ Ladies’ Man Miss G.—“Allright, Warren, if you understand this so clearly, explain what Thesus was talking about and was trying to do.” Warren—“He was trying to use big words be- fore the ladies’. (In the laboratory Mr. Turner working a Bunsen burner) “You can hear it from here if you just watch.” Dear Ed.—I desire greatly to be professional humorist or writer of jokes and funny stories. You’re so funny yourself, I thought you might give me the receipt.—Frankie Funnyface. People no doubt wonder how alleged jokes are built up. It goes something like this, are you listening? The sad-looking man walked into the Palace Barber Shop to have his shoes shined. “And is your father a bootblack too!” he asked the boy, by way of conversation. “No, sir,” replied the lad. “My farmer is a farmer.” “Ah! a farmer!” cried the sad-looking man, as a spasm almost akin to joy spread over his fea- tures. Reaching into hs pocket for his notebook and pencil, he started mumbling to himself a sort of gibberish: “Farmer, hey? Farmer—hay. Son, bootblack. Son shines. Ah, I have it.— Your Father Believes in Making Hay While the Sun Shines. And the maker of bum jokes goes contentedly on his way believing all to be well with the world. LIFE Chapter 1. “Glad to meet you.” Chapter 2 “Isn’t the moon beautiful?” Chapter 3 “Just one more, dear....please!” Chapter 4 “Do you love......?” “I do..........” Chapter 5 “Da....da....da....da....” Chapter 6 “Whereinell’s dinner?” “I wrote the Prof a little note at the end of my examination, saying how much I enjoyed his course.” “What did he do?” “Said I could take it over again if I liked it so much.” “Who was the straightest man on earth?” The teacher asked with glances grim; “Oh, Joseph was, the stude replied, “They made a ruler out of him.” THAT SATISFIED SMILE j It’s Broadest at Harvest Time i I Poets rhyme about the ‘smiling country in the month of May.’ But we’d rather see that same country at harvest time, when the smiles are on the faces of the farmers after their well-earned crops have come in. It’s the same in every business at ‘harvest’ —the time when a man gathers in the returns on his hard work. 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