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

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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.

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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.

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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.