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

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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.

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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.

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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-