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

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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.

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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-

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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