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

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1929 volume:

H lb 00 P A Rd I c J I £ i. M Staff Editor-in-chief Robert Hanback Associate Editor Jeanette Smith Associate Editor Mildred Bollinger Business Manager Ethel Boyd Advertising Manager Howard Sturgeon Assistant Adv. Mgr. Roger Procter Sports Editor Robert Goode Alumni Editor Rosetta Zirkle Associate Alumni Editor Ruth Mahan Music Editor Martha Prince Literary Editor Evelyn Allton Grade Editor Delma Pence Joke Editor John Hunt Art Editor Joseph Kizer Circulation Manager - Josephine Stockton Associate Cir. Mgr. Esther Sprague H £3 I? A Rd I I ofc N DEDICATION In acknowledgement of our ap- preciation of her faithful service to the Johnson-St. Paris High School and for her guiding hand in com- piling our annual, we, the members of Class ’29 dedicate this edition of the Parisian to our faculty advisor, MISS L. GLENN COLVIN I II E9 IP A. Rp .[ g 3 I 5$. 1 1 History of New School Building Along the north side of East Main street was a stretch of unused land as re- cent as 1917. This land was depressed a few feet beneath the level of the silewalk and street surface and when this land was adjacent to the idewalk, there was quite an abrupt slope. This area, which was heavily sodded with old grass and swampy in some places was decided to be the site of our present school house. Work was commenced in August 1917 and the build- ing was ready for school in the fall of 1919. Our class entered the third grade of the new school building that autumn. A few interruptions took place as the work- men were busy completing the wonderful structure. It would be a waste of time to mention the many things that were not quite complete but the point is to show that it was some different than now and you may guess we took every opportunity we could find to amuse ourselves with the var- ious temporary situations. However, it must be remembered that each day saw some im- provement until now— Situated on East Main street is a $100,- 000 building, one of the finest in the coun- ty, manifesting the interest of this commu- nity in the welfare of their young people. The surrounding school grounds comprises eight acres and is devoted to athletic fields, lands for commodious play and a large level lawn. An artistic stone gateway is at the entrance and shrubbery on various parts of the grounds promise additional landscape joy in the coming years. The building itself consists of a base- ment in which is a gymnasium, shower room, manual training room equipped with one table and set of tools for each member of the class, while there is also an extra set of special tools, furnace and pump rooms two lavatories, domestic science room, which has ten tables and a gas stove for each table and a cafeteria. On the first floor are six grade rooms, rest room, auditorium and art teacher’s of- fice. On the second floor arc two grade rooms, three high school rooms, sewing room, superintedent's office, a large study hall, li- brary and physics laboratory. Drinking foun- tains and teachers’ lavatories are located on each floor and the building is lighted throughout with electricity. May the beautiful building be dedica- ted to the ages and ever produce noble young men and women to take their part in this world of affairs and with the classes gone by, bring great honor to—“The Yellow and the Black.” —J. H. K. 4 M iFarultij If £9 cxo 6 --crTT TE5“ P A Ro T • ' l 9f N WILLIAM WINTERS Heidelberg, 4 years A. B. Ohio State University one year. Teaches History, Mathmatics De- mocracy. BERTHA McBETH Two year Normal Wittenberg, 1 year Ohio Northern, 1 year Teaches Freshman Algebra. CARRIE NELLE HUTCHISON Rio Grande College, three years Ohio State University, Summer Session, ’26, ’28. Teaches Music. JAMES M. TURNER Dixon College and Normal School, B. S. University of Illinois, (Summer Session) Ohio State University, B. S. in Education. Ohio State Uni- versity, A. M. Columbia Uni- versity, Graduate Work. Teaches Physics, Mathmatics, Man- ual Training. GLENN COLVIN Ohio Wesleyan, three years. Wittenberg, one year, A. B. Teaches English, Latin. AMELIA MILLER Muskingum, four years, A. B. Teaches English, Biology, Home Economics. 7 : cr ft Fo IP . A Fo________I ef I ' H Board of Education Members of the present Board of Education are: Presi- dent, Wid Sturgeon; Vice President, Elmer Smith; other mem- bers, Wallace Mahan, Earl Zerkle and John Prince. James M. Turner is Clerk. The members of the Board of Education are chosen on odd years. These are selected without regard to local political affiliations. They are men of integrity, intelligence and high standing in the the community and actuated by no other mo- tives than those which lead to the successful administration of the schools in the interest of the children alone. General functions of the School Board are; to interpret the needs of the community and the requirements of the pro- fessional organization. To adopt policies carefully defined and recorded. To select the chief executive, who shall be the superintendent of the schools. Pass upon, approve, or modify the annual financial budget submitted by the super- intendent. Advise with the superintendent of the schools, affording a group judgment, on his recommendation for ex- tension or readjustments, of the educational activities of the schools. To require such reports from the superintendent of schools and others as they deem necessary to keep them- selves informed on the work and conditions of the schools. Approve the list of bills and expenditures which have been previously authorized when the same shall be properly approved by the superintendent and the auditing committee. To px-esent the needs of the school before the public. To act as a court of final appeal for teachers and patrons, in cases which the superintendent has been unable to adjust or which may have been appealed from his decision. All such appeals and petitions must be made in writing to receive consideration. To contract with such principals, supervision and teach- ers as are recommended by the superintendent of the schools. To appraise the efficiency of the schools and their officers in terms of their value to the community. 8 W H lb 5 IP A. Ro I of I i. M Senior Class Officers ROBERT HANBACK PRESIDENT MARTHA PRINCE SECRETARY AND TREASURER Class Flower—Yellow Rose Class Motto—“The road called toil, leads to the city called success.” Class Colors—Purple and Gold 10 6JT If I P _A Rd I of I o f r 1 ROBERT HANBACK “gob” Glee Club (1-2-3-4) C. L. S. (1-2-3-4) V. Pres. (3-4) President of Class Hi-Y (3-4) President (4) Base Ball (3-4) Basket Ball (3) Prince of Peace (3) “Smooth runs the water, where the brook is deep.” MARTHA PRINCE “Jttarty” Glee Club (1-2-3) Pianist (4) C. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Orchestra (3-4) Easket Ball (1-2-3-4) Manager (3-4) Secretary and Treasurer of Class (3-4) Prince of Peace (3) F. F. (2-3-4) S. S. (3-4) “Love me little, love me long.” ROBERT GOODE gob” President of Class (1-2) D. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Hi-Y (3-4) Manager of Athletics (4) “O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou, Romeo?” EVELYN ALLTON “Susie” Glee Club (1-2-3-4) D. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Treasurer of Class (1) Secretary and Treasurer (2) Prince of Peace (3) F. F. (2-3-4) S. S. (3-4) “A good reputation is more valua- ble than money.” 11 W THE Eo - T A Ro I J3 I s L M ROGER PROCTER “ Prock” D. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Basket Ball (1-2-3-4) Base Ball (3-4) Hi-Y (3-4) “Play out the play.” JOSEPHINE STOCKTON Jo” Glee Club (1-2-3-4) Basket Ball (1) C. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Debate (3) Prince of Peace (3) F. F. (2-3-4) S. S. (3-4) “Give thy thoughts no tongue.” JOSEPH KIZER Professor” C. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Hi-Y (3-4) Prince of Peace (3) “Let’s talk of graves, of worms, of epitaphs.” JEANNETTE SMITH Chicken” Glee Club (1-2-3-4) D. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Secretary (4) Secretary of Class (1) Prince of Peace (3) F. F. (2-3-4) S. S. (3-4) “A fair exterior is a silent recom- mendation.” 12 f i E) P _A Rd of I ey f M DELMA PENCE T)elly” Glee Club (1-2-3-4) C. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Prince of Peace (4) S. S. (4) “My man’s as true as steel.” JOHN HUNT Hunt” D. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Base Ball (2-3-4) Hi-Y (3-4) Track (3-4) Prince of Peace (3) “Let it please thee, to keep in order a moderate sized farm.” ROSETTA ZIRKLE %ozy” Glee Club (1-2-3-4) C. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Prince of Peace (3) S. T. (3-4) Contented wi’ little, cheerful wi’ mair.” HOWARD STURGEON 2V c£” C. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Glee Club (1-2) Orchestra (1-2-3) Hi-Y (3-4) Secretary (4) Prince of Peace (3) “Few things are impossbile to dil- igence and skill.” 13 W H £9 m P A Rd 11 of I §l N ETHEL BOYD “Cast ” D. L. S. (2-3-4) President (3-4) Basket Ball (2-3-4) Captain (4) Glee Club (2-3) Orchestra (2) Debate (3) Prince of Peace (4) F. F. (2-3-4) S. S. (2-4) A. T. (4) “I live in a crowd of jollity.” RUTH MAHAN “Specs” Glee Club (2-3) D. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Prince of Peace (3) S. T. (3-4) “Be to her virtues very kind, Be to her faults, a little blind.” ESTHER SPRAGUE D. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Glee Club (2-3) Debate (3) Prince of Peace (3) S. T. (3-4) A. T. (4) “Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt.” MILDRED BOLLINGER “dCGd C. L. S. (1-2-3-4) Glee Club (1-2-3) Prince of Peace (3) S. S. (3-4) “My love is like a red, red rose.” 14 II Yd P A III; r of I srf. tj cxo Tribute To The Yellow And The Black At the end of a perfect day comes a moment of repose; when the mind reviews the past activities of the day, and thus meditates. The dawn of beautiful morning is thought of and, then how each succeeding, reflecting moment was filled with some active fancy. The noon time comes, and then the afternoon in which the work went merrily on, and how they hastened to finish the task lest the evening shadows o’er take them, Then as the last beams faded in the golden sunset, the damps of the even-tide drew on. Then in the well earned rest, the first star was seen to appear as if a bright hope for the morrow and future. So have these golden school days seemed as if one fleeting day. We have ended a task and are watching the first great hope appear for the tomorrow on which we will resume our duties and trod the paths which beckon to us. But this is only one perfect day. May there be years of such to the on coming classes in which they may look back and also say, “This is the tomorrow of yester eve, let us go on and see what is waiting for us, that we may inci'ease our treasures by the treasures we laid up in that golden day, with the Yellow and the 15 H Wd IP A____________Ro I cT I N Senior Class History One bright September morning in the year of 1917, the old school bell rang out to the children of Saint Paris and thirty little tots answered its summons. We were taught how to read and write our A B C’s by Miss Helen Fry (Leffel.) We were still small children in the sec- ond grade. Though thoughts of her are a memory now, well do we remember Miss Ruth Berry (Klapp.) The first two years of school were spent in a two room school building. The old school grounds are now known as Harmon Memorial Park. During that time a new school building was being erected on East Main sti-eet. It was near enough comple- tion for entrance in the fall of ’19. We studied our lessons until we reached the sixth grade. For some reason, Miss Neva Wiant (DeWeese) could only send twenty-two out of the thirty-eight to the seventh grade. (But this is not as bad as it sounds. Only twelve failed, the others acquired working certificates.) Miss Bertha McBeth made this period one of the most attractive years of our history. In the eighth grade we worked hard. But somehow two or three of the “most studious” boys were sent to Mr. Turner and Miss Wilgus threatened to send two of the girls. Geography and Arithmetic being mastered our diplomas were given to us, saying we were eligible to any high school in the state. SPRING In the year of 1925, nineteen Fresh- men enrolled at Johnson-St. Paris high school. During the first week we met and elected the following officers: President, Robert Goode; secretary, Jeannette Smith; treasurer, Evelyn Allton. The teachers soon found out what our class could do. After the first month we were called the “most studious class” of High. Upper classmen treated us as their equal and began making “eyes” at some of the girls. Practicing the rule “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” we enjoyed good times, having more class parties and weiner roasts than any other class. SUMMER The fvaorite expresion of the Sopho- mores this year was “Prove it;” due to the fact that Mr. Turner always used this re- mark in Geometry class. Caesar’s wars and World’s History were passed on. By the end of the “summer,” we knew every- thing. AUTNMN Now as upper classmen the following officers were elected for our remaining two years: President Robert Han back; secre- tary and treasurer, Martha Prince. Our new principal, Mr. Winters, attracted some of the girls’ attention, but they concealed their feelings as jolly Juniors should. By the end of the first month it was decided, by us, that we had lots to learn. Miss But- terfield feared it would be necessary to serve lunch in History class, as some of us were hungry by that time. Class parties were numerous, however, they did not interfere with our studies. We wished, at times, that Virgil had burned his Aeneid. But it was conquered as well as English, Math, etc. WINTER And now as dignified Seniors we have come to the last year of our high school career. All through high school, we have maintained the name of being the most studious group. Mr. Turner points us out as his ‘model class.’ Cicero, English and Physics have taken up a great deal of our time, but time for other activities has been found. This question has often been ask by pupils. “Why are graduation exercises called Commencement?” Indeed it seems to be the end. Leaving a school we love so well and the parting of friends. In reality, it is only the commencing of a new life, without the guidance of loving par- ents and teachers. So— Departing we leave behind us, Many friends, so dear and true, To seek our fortune in the world of fame, Life’s adventure to pursue. —EVELYN ALLTON. 16 (] H £9 P A Ro I of I N Alphabet A is for Allton So neat and trim B is for Boyd Not quite so thin C is for concentrate Which we all do I) is for Delma Who likes things new E is for Esther The Algebra wit F is for fame We’ve made a big hit G is for Goode (His name’s a lie) H is for Hunt He’ll do or die I is for Improvement We mustn’t pretend J is for Jo A regular friend K is for Kizer Whose work is never done L is for laughter That suits everyone M is for Mahan She is always jolly M is for Mid Never melancholy P is for Procter With a business head P is for Prince Whose favorite is Red R is for Robert Always ready to bet S is for Sturgeon The teachers’ pet S is for Smith So short and sweet T is for thinking The Seniors—nobody can beat V is for the victory We have attained W is for winners For which we are famed Z is for Zirkle Last but not least Who like the rest Enjoys a good feast —Ethel Boyd 17 I i 1 !• j |J A Rd I dT__ I M M Glass Prophecy As I walked down the streets of Algeirs, enjoying the various scenes of hustle and activity centered about the Place Royale, I felt a touch upon my arm, and a voice talking rapidly in very poor Arabic. Not heeding, I passed on through the motley crowd, listening to the babble of voices in the various languages about me. I had seen enough of the city and long- ed to return to my rooms, but because of that queer streak of curiosity evident in every person's character and because it was ered for a while. My thoughts were interrupted as I again felt a hand upon my arm. Looking down I gazed into the countenance of a quaint, wierd looking, old woman, the chief features of whose swarthy face was a pair of dark gleaming eyes, which when they rested on me, seemed to pierce into my very soul. Her mutterings were unintelli- gible to me, and reading from the look upon her face, I reached into my purse, but she shook her head and made a movement which I took as a means of indicating that I should follow her. A traveller, alone, I knew must run no such risks, so I hurriedly turned away. But her repeated insistence aroused my curiosity. 1 “Surely,” I thought, “she means no harm” so I turned to follow her. For one of her seemingly age, her agil- ity quite surprised me, for I had to walk extremely fast to keep within sight of her. Down a dark, narrow, ill-smelling street we went and soon I saw her stop at the bot- tom of a narrow flight of steps. Then only did she turn to me and beckoning with her fir.ger bad me stay close beside her. We passed through a narrow hallway and en- tered a low dark room. At first my eyes accustomed to the light of day could not distinguish a single object, but soon I per- ceived a table before me on which were several small bowls and a larger one of crys- tal. All at once it dawned upon me what this queer, evil-looking creature wished of me, I laughed aloud in my relief. She motioned me to a seat. I sank down upon a low, comfortable divan, wondering what would happen next. The prophetess spread a chocolate- colored powder on a plate and set fire to it. From the burning powder, arose a thin bluish vapor, which curled and twisted and spread till it obscured everything from my gaze. The woman began to chant in a low monotonous tone. A queer aching sensa- tion, caused by the fumes, assailed my eyes. Suddenly, out of the smoke a face ap- appearel—pale—lovely. It was gone—it re- appeared! A woman seated at an organ playing. Behind her a vast auditorium filled with faces uplifted, expectancy writ- ten upon every feature. I turned my at- tention to the organist. A strange feeling stole over me. Surely this was my imagina- tion working upon me—in a strange land, far from friends. But no! I looked again. It was there. A striking resemblance to my old chum and classmate, Evelyn Allton. I closed my eyes and tried to picture her as she was in school. When I looked again— it was gone—the room was in darkness. The prophetess threw more powder into the dish. The cloud of vapor increased and a new picture gradually grew out of the curling wreath of smoke. I saw a large class room filled with attentive stu- dents. Upon the blackboard I discerned several unmistakable diagrams. Standing to one side, I beheld an older and taller re- plica of Esther, the mathematician of our old high school class. A tall stranger next appeared to me. but was he a stranger? His movements seemed familiar, and yet, his garb of khaiki was strange. As he turned completely around, a pair of field glasses glued to his eyes, a lock of black, wavy hair fell across his forehead and I recognized him as a for- ester, Joseph was evidently living next to his idol—Nature. The scene changed, I was looking into a richly furnished office, resplendent with every luxury imaginable. That dark head bent over the desk seemed familiar. As I was waiting for him to look up or make some movement whereby I might recognize him, a slender finger reached out and touch- ed a button, then I knew it was none other than Bob Goode. I had no sooner hit upon this conclusion, than a door opened almost instantly and a well-dressed secretary ap- peared. Those specs were inmistakable. It was Ruth. Just an instant the vision lingered and then it disappeared. (Continued to page 79) 18 Aeon T H 15 IP 2 (CLASS POEM) I know of a little building, Tis a red brick by the road. Its vine covered walls of summac, Are with many years bestowed. Another building now is seen, Its walls are firm and strong; The giant structure shines and gleams On a lawn quite wide and long. Both are schools as you may guess. The first of years gone by; The latter is our present school, From which we model by. Readin’, Ritten’, ’Rithmetic, Are gone with the olden times; And instead are placed the texts Of things by greater minds. Now time goes on, as time has done, The schools again will change; The lessons quit as they begun; But yet one thing remains— The friendship formed is character made, We trod the path which has been trod, And the future shall say as we do now Still making men for God! —j. K. 19 Horoscope Name Known As Greatest Trouble Favorite Expression Appearance Greatest Ambition Robert Hanback Bob Flirting Crazy as heck Attractive Own a clothing store Martha Prince Marty Red Well for heaven's sake As a gypsy Apple Orchards Robert Goode Bob Blushing You know how it is Lean and lank Get a girl Josephine Stockton Jo Talking Good night Sociable Movie Actress John Hunt Hunt His temper Now listen— Independent Cow-Boy Jeanette Smith Chicken Giggling Quit it now— Sweet 'n pretty Own a Pontiac Howard Sturgeon Nick Complaining How 'bout a date? Indifferent Vaudeville Evelyn Allton Susie Keeping hair in curl Well, I’ll tell ya! Dignified Farmerette Joseph Kizer Professor Interest in athletics For cryin' out loud Business like Grave Digger Mildred Bollinger Mid Her nose Say now— Petite Clerk in a clothing store Roger Procter Prock His feet True brother true Athletic Millionaire Rosetta Zirkle Rosy Her hair Oh heck Submissive Poultry farm Esther Sprague Esther Talking too much Why not this way? Saucy School-marm Ruth Mahan Specs Hold on to specs Law's Well, what d'ya Studious Sec. to U. S. President Ethel Boyd Casty To be a lady think of that? Athletic Prize fighter Delma Pence Delly Studying Oh heavens Neat Good house-keeper er H E9 P A 'Ro I ■ ’ f 9l M Will of Class ’29 To our beloved frier.ds and heirs, the class of ’29 of the Johnson-St. Paris high school realizing the end is near, we hereby give and be- queath all our worldly goods and possessions as seemeth wise and fitting in our judgment without taking advice or consul from anyone, and with- ness or unkindness. We do make and declare this our last will and testament. William Knull—Success as President of his class. Harriet Runkle—Success as singer and speaker. Ralph Brecount—Excuses for leaving class. Moneta Mitchell—An Eipper. Harold Howard—More fame. Edith McClimans—More good luck in bas- ket ball. Lillian Dovel—Success. Donald Evans—Some ambition. Alonzo Clem—Hettie. Etta Mae—Success as an artist. Charles Hamilton—Best wishes. Margaret Tomlin—Something to argue about Robert Putnam—Success as an aviator. Clara Howard—A Clark. David Moore—A book on Girl-ology. Naomi Maggert—Our best wishes. Charles Apple— A Prince. Evelyn Printz—A few more diamonds. Penny McMorran—Success. Sarah Mae Howard—Power to make teachers understand what she says. Loren Mclnturff—Pep. Elizabeth Middleton—Happiness. Kermit Kite—Basket ball fame. Evelyn Pence—A menu. Wallace Vorhees—More ease in public. Mary Alice Driscoll—A new vanity case. Kenneth Zerkle—A book on correspondence. Ruth Stalder—Fame as an accordian player. Earl Pence—A library. Helen Arbogast—Proc. Kermit Stockton—An aeroplane. Jessie Toomire—Fame as a musician. Herbert Pence—Some more Derby hats. Marcella Tomlin—An actress career. Dorral Berry—Success in aeronautics. Pauline Mick—Basket ball success. Melvin Bollinger—Fame as a taxi cab driver. Linda Mae—Success as a musician. Elmo Pennington—Success. Geraldine Williams—A box of anti fat pills. Bob Ammon—Some more bird whistles. Nancy Jones—Success in leading cheers. Jack Heaston—Basket ball fame. Marabel Kessler—Some of Geraldine’s pills. Bob Purk—Success as an aviator. Martha Wiant—An old maid career. Moree McMorran—Tib. Charles Brown—Harmonic. Howarl McClimans—Successful basket ball career. Garnard Stradling—Success. Hugh Putnam—Success as a reporter. To the Freshman Class—Success in their high school career. To the Faculty and all—Our Best Wishes. Signed: Class of 1929. 21 H Ed CO Outstanding Facts Out of the thirty pupils in the first grade, eleven are graduating. Esther Sprague and Joseph Kizer have been neither absent nor tardy during the four years of high school. On May 4, 1928, our class entertained the high school to the annual reception. The Seniors invited the high school to a Hallowe’en party, October 26, 1928. A grave yard was fixed up in the lower hall where ghosts and all sorts of weird things abounded. The last semester of our Junior year we-had charge of the high school news for the St. Paris News-Dispatch. The following were editors: Editor-in-chief - Joseph Kizer General News Ed. - Evelyn Allton Society Editor - Martha Prince Alumni Editor - Jeanette Smith Joke Editor - Howard Sturgeon Sports Editor - Robert Hanback New officers were elected at the beginning of the Senior year. They are: Editor-in-chief - Robert Hanback Gen. News Ed. Josephine Stockton Society Editor - Jeanette Smith Sports Editor - Robert Goode Grade News Editor - Ethel Boyd Special Feature - Martha Prince At the beginning of a new semester, the Junior class took charge of the paper. The Senior class is publishing the first annual since '23. Last year the Public Speaking class composed of Juniors gave a play entitled, “The Whole Town’s Talking,” during the month of January. Also that year we en- tered the Prince of Peace Declamation Contest. Esther Sprague won first place; Rob- ert Hanback, second; Jeanette Smith, third. Trip To Springfield We Seniors on January the tenth, journeyed to the Stanton Studio at Springfield to have our pictures taken. The class went in three machines furnished by our mem- bers. It was a rather dreary day but the faces of our bunch contradicted the weath- erman. After leaving the studio we were left to our own devices. A few of us took advantage of this opportunity by going shopping, while others attended a movie. Lat- er in the evening we all went home having spent a very enjoyable day. Standard Ring For many years the St. Paris high school has felt the need of a standard ring whereby all petty quarrels, fights and un pleasantness usually associated with choos- ing a class ring will have been eliminated. A four-year contract has been entered into with Herff-Jones company, which will supply the Seniors each year with the necessary number of rings. A committee of two from each class in high school was selected, consisting of the class president and one representative girl. The decisive vote rested upon them and they chose the standard ring. Our contract will expire at the end of four years and we hope that the classes coming into high school will appreciate the necessity and wisdom of retaining this standard ring. 22 CT H Yd P A Rs I cf I si H Glass Play “Sally And Co” Cast of Characters Stephen Bates Cynthia, his daughter Sally Dawson Dora Bible Iva Hankins Mrs. Tully Plunkett Mrs. Noah Appleby Rev. Milo Moss Charlie Thacker Hetty Bates Jack Mortimer Emma Mary Brooks George Higgins Jerry Kirk Robert Hanback Jeanette Smith Martha Prince Ruth Mahan Esther Sprague Rosetta Zirkle Ethel Boyd Joseph Kizer Howard Sturgeon Josephine Stockton Robert Goode Evelyn Allton Mildred Bollinger Roger Procter John Hunt Junior-Senior Banquet May 3, 1929 Baccalaureate Services May 19, 1929 23 Alumni Banquet May 20, 1929 Commencement Exercises Rev. E. L. Weaver May 21, 1929 5T I ] TET P A Ea. T ■ ' I . ?€ JI Sltmtors ST; H E P A R ) I 1 N Sitting—Donald Evans, David Moore, Harold Howard, Charles Hamilton, Ralph Brecount, William Knull, Alonze Clem, Loren Mclnturff, Kermit Kite, Robert Purk, Robert Putnam, Charles Apple. Standing—Charles Brown, Kenneth Zerkle, Mary Alice Driscoll, Moneta Mitchell, Clara Howard, Edith McCHmans, Lillian Dovel, Evelyn Prince, Etta Mae Boyd, Margaret Tomlin, Naomi Maggert, Harriet Runkle, Wallace Vorhees, Benny McMorran. Junior Glass History In September 1926, thirty-two Fresh- men entered the Johnson-St. Paris High School. Two new teachers were present to meet us, Miss Hazel Butterfield and Mr. A. D. Fields. The cheer given us by the upper- classmen as we entered the Assembly for the first, started us right off. We won the In- ter-Class basket ball tournament and of course we were mighty proud. Charles Apple was chosen as our first President and Margaret Tomlin carried the part of Secretary. Class parties were en- joyed several times during the year. We lo3t five of our members, Bertis Carver and Oneda Archer by marriage, Roy Stockton and William Detrick, who secured working certificates and George Luther Leammon, who passed to the Great Beyond. The next September found our illumin- ed faces appearing in the Sophomore room. We were indeed unruly as we had been in our “Freshie” days but by the sturdy hand of Miss Colvin, the class quieted down con- siderable. We decorated for Baccalaureate as was the custom of the Sophomores. Harold How- ard, who had been selected as class Presi- dent at the first of the year guided us dur- ing our class meetings and was assisted by the Secretary, Moneta Mitchell. It took a great amount of striving but at the end of the year we found we had passed Geometry, History, Caesar and Eng- lish. Our third year began. After getting organized, the first happening was our De- clamation speeches and it showed some of the talent of the Juniors. Basket ball season came next and we were well represented in both teams, especially the boys as six of the ten men on the squad are claimed by us. We again won the Inter-Class tournament, being the third victory. In music festivities we also hold a place. Wm. Knull, our President, one of the best ever, and could not get along without his helper, Alonzo Clem, who is Secretary and Treasurer. We had charge of the high school paper the last semester and have done as well if not better than former classes. Two plays were given and each Junior is working hard to have one of the nicest re- ceptions possible for the Seniors. Mary Evilsizor left us and now attends Tippecanoe City high school. We gained one, Sara Mae Howard, who came from Akron, Ohio. (Continued on page 28) 25 § 0pljmn0r£5 If B B I of 1 M Sitting—Martha Wiant, Marabel Kessler, Moree MeMorran, Linda Mae Turner, Jessie Toomire, Dorral Berry, Helen Arbagast, Pauline Mick, Marcella Tomlin, Evelyn Pence, Nancy Jones. Standing—Geraldine Williams, Herbert Bollinger, Kermit Stockton, How- ard McClimans, Garner Stradling, Jack Heaston, Robert Ammon, Melvin Bollinger, Herbert Pence, Hugh Putnam, Earl Pence, Elmo Pennington, Ruth Stalder. History of Glass ’31 Our class gathered in this school house fo its first time on an October day. We always have been different, I suppose be- cause we started that way. We entered a month later than usual and we were better friends, than the other classes, of the school house, since we both started out this very strange adventure together. We were both inexperienced as yet to this school life. But of the two I believe the building has become more seasoned than the children. All of us have had more experiences on that lower floor. Many have been forgot- ten but also many personal experiences will be long remembered. Nothing stands out very clear until the very last grade. Miss McBeth, our Eighth grade teacher, will certainly be remembered by all of us. She, by some mystic force, pulled us through those dreaded state exami- ntions. After those we had much fun pre- paring our Eighth grade commencment. We gave plays, sang songs and proudly exhibit- ed ourselves before the whole town. The proudest moment in our school life so far was receiving our diplomas from Mr. Wel- sheimer. The next year we marched boldly up another flight of stairs for we were well experienced now. But as we sat down in assembly hall amidst a shower of handclap- ping we began to feel rather quakey and th school house smiled wisely at us this time. We were initiated, that is the boys were, in the usual way, carrying wood for the first weiner roast. After a few weeks past we decided to elect class officers. From this election sur- vived the president, Jack Heaston, the vice president, Martha Wiant and the secretary- treasurer, Jessie Toomire. We held three class parties and enjoy- ed ourselves very much at each one. They were held at Herbert Bollinger’s, Melvin Bollinger’s and Linda Mae Turner’s homes. At our admittance to high school, the high school gained much, and that is not boasting. We added to the orchestra,, two cornets, a saxaphone, flute, xylophone and trombone. To sports we added one of the best players of this year and last, Jack Heaston. We gained and lost several members and those who did not journey on with us are: Leland Shroyer, who moved to Kenton; Bertis Carver, who is married; Rena May Snapp, who moved to Pemberton; Roy Heas- (Continued on page 28) 27 n h £v,__________'p A Ro T ol‘ I .rf II ton, who obtained a working certificate. We enterel our present year with more understanding of what we are expected to do. There is one trait especially which we have kept from last year and have probably developed yet higher, that is giggling. We have ceartainly earned the title of “giggly Sophomores.” We gained three new members this year: Robert Ammon, from Bradford; Paul- ine Mick, from Steubenville anj Elmo Pen- nington, from Louisville, Kentucky, who en- tered the second semester. We added two more basket ball players to the boys’ team, Doral Berry and Howard McClimans. Helen Arbogast, Linda Mae Turner, Evelyn Pence, Marcella Tomlin and Pauline Mick became prominent on the girls’ team. We addel to the orchestra another cor- net, violin and drummer. This year Dorral Berry became president, Helen Arbogast, vice president and the secretary-treasurer remained the same. Already we have enjoyed four class parties given by different committees, at Jack Heaston’s home, at the Oasis, anl at Nancy Jones’ home. A special party was given by Herbert Bollinger at his home in Piqua. Besides these we have had two weiner roasts and two sledding parties. Our latest activity in school was leading general assembly. The chief number on our program was the Sophomore orchestra. In order that you may know something about each one of us, I will write a little sketch of all the members in the class: CLASS ALPHABET A is for Arby, the basket ball center, also for Ammn, the clown of our members. B is for Bollinger, liked by all. C is for Celia, both dark and tall. D is for Dorral, who leals our crew. E is for Earl, Elmo, Evelyn, too. F is for fun, which is one of our aims. G is for Geraldine, who has many more names. H is for Herb and Hugh, who their places fill. I is for Irish, or Howard, if you will. ,1 is for Jack, with the untamed laugh. K is for Kermit, over airplane daft. L is for Linda, our pianist, fair. M is for Marabel and Moree, a pair. N is for Nancy, whose specs cause much stir. O is for Object, which for us all has much lure. P is for Pauline, another fair lass. Q is for Questions, which we all like to ask. R is for Ruth, our original jester. S is for Stradling, Garnarl sounds better. T is for Toomire, Jessie peferred. U is for Union, among us secure!. V is for Victory, which we all hope to gain! W is for Wiant, or Martha by name. X stands or all of us, the class as a whole. Y stands for this youth of ours, both brave and bold. Z stands for Zenith, the aim of each one. And also for zest with which it’s all done. Junior Class History (Continued from page 25) Twenty of us remain namely: Harriet Runkle, Moneta Mitchell, Evelyn Printz, Margaret Tomlin, Etta Mae Boyd, Sara Mae Howard, Clara Howard, Lillian Dovel, Eliza- beth Middleton, Mary Alice Driscoll, Edith McClimans, Naomi Maggert, Charles Apple, Loren Mclnturff, Harold Howarl, Kermit Kite, Alonzo Clem, Charles Hamilton, Don- ald Evans, William Knull, David Moore, Robert Purk, Robert Putnam, Kenneth Zer- kle, Benny McMorran, Ralph Brecount, Wal- lace Vorhees, Charles Brown. As we go marching on, our prospects for the Senior class of next year seem to open up wide vistas of achievement crowned by victorious Senior laurels. Maroo! Mareigh! Ipple, Stipple Steigh, Wiga, Waga, Ziga, Zaga We’re Juniors from St. Paris High. 28 T Ii Ep_ E A Ea L dT I M N If milt man 29 I HZ JK ' P A Ho I I___9 f W Sitting—Clora Mae Mitchell, Helen Jenkins, Ruth Walborn, Gladys Clem, Amy Catherine Lee, Nelson Prince, Florence Leasure, Eleanor Shank, Catherine Steinberger, Edna Fi’ank. Standing—Robert Spriggs, John McMorran, Claire Yinger, George Slack, Paul Deal, Charles Maggert, Roger Stradling, Roderick Runkle, Ray Galbraith, Emerson Runkle, Thomas Barger, Kermit Stahl. The Class of ’32 In the year of 1928 we, the Freshies entered the good old S. P. H. S. On September the fourth, we started our high school career. Because of our large number, which was twenty-five, we were forced to go to the Normal room in- stead of the regular Freshman room. The bell rang calling us to order and from that time on we have been traveling along the paths of a high school education, which I am certain we all needed for we are no exception to the rule and are just greenies. This one statement we wish to make of ourselves: Maybe we are not good looking, And to some we are not pleasing, But to us life is not short, so If you want to aid us, please help us get a good start. About the middle of October, the Fresh- mans organized and elected officers. They were: President, Nelson Prince; vise presi- dent, Catherine Steinberger; secretary, Amy Catherine Lee; assistant secretary, Gladys Clem; treasurer, Florence Leasure. No de- finite time was set for our class meetings and since then we have had only one, a Hal- lowe’en party held at Harmon Park. One of the things upon which we place great pride was the giving of a Chapel pro- gram, which seemed to please the hearers, although we were mightly much unnerved. In athletics, we are fair but could im- prove as we also could in studies. And now the Freshies as a body, wish the Seniors of this year, “Happiness, Good Luch and Success.” 30 Ruth Walborn. HE E P ’ A JRr? I of I jtI M 31 '■■'6T i-. I A Rn | ojt _ t _ s4. N 'i Eighth Grade Sing we a song of the Eighth grade, Just eighteen members strong, Not very large in numbers But a merry happy throng. There's Oneta Pence’s lovely voice, Some day she’ll be a star And we know that many people Will icome to hear her from afar. Miss Thetis Deal in basket ball Is very hard to beat, And for us all to watch her play It is surely a treat. David is our ball fan He's fond of candy, gum and cake, And he said, “he'd be quite happy If he had arms that wouldn’t break.” Never once since to school she started Has Jeannette missed a single day How many in the country Can beat that record, we pray? Ralph is the boy Who chopped off his finger, And now we do hope All the others will linger. Then there is Floyd A farmer’s fair son, Who is quite overjoyed When his English is done. Eileen is tall And fond of jokes, But Arithmetic lessons Make her provoked. Marvin’s hair curls And he’s exceedingly fair Our parties aren’t complete Unless Marvin is there. H stands for Harold and When he gets in a rage He many times wishes The girls were all in a cage. Here’s a word about Ivan, He’s a tinner by trade, You may go to his store To have furnaces made. Thelma’s our short girl, And our very best scribe, Her fame will be known By all far and wide. Millard’s from Millerstown, Best artist of ours, He can make many pictures In a very few hours. Marcella is bashful And very sly, But maybe she’ll marry In the sweet bye and bye. (Continued on page 85) 32 CO p A,Rc i ,r f of 33 basket 33aU P A Rd T p I M COACH WINTERS In his two years as director of athletics and coach at St. Paris high school, William Winters has made an enviable record of consistent success. He has pro- duced two championship basket ball teams and one winning track team. A man of higty character and recognized ability, Coach Win- ters has by his sincerity and loy- alty raised high the name of St. Paris, in the athletic world and earned for himself the admira- tion and support of all St. Paris students, alumni and friends. Mr Winters Although being given a lot of material upon his coming to this high school, no little credit should be given Mr. Winters for his success as head coach of our high school. His teams of the past two years are probably as successful or even more so than any team in the history of the high school. We, the Seniors, class of 1929, wish to extend our thanks to him for his untiring efforts and interest in all athletic events. St. Paris 17--Westville 11 The opener at Westville on Thanksgiving night was played as could be expected in a rather unsystemiz- ed manner, the playirg space not being large enough to wavrent the players freedom to move around with any degree of safety whatsoever, although the Yellow and Black showed signs of becoming a very fast and aggressive team. As the season went on this proved to be a realty. CHARLES APPLE Red was honored with the cap- taincy of the members of the squad and bids fair to become one of the few centers to make all county and district center. Rel is a Junior. ROGER PROCTER Procter was a consistent and hard passing guard during the season. To him goes the re- ward of all county guard. Proc- ter is a Senior. St. Paris 33—Lena Conover 11 On the evening of December 7, Lena-Conover boys and girls played hosts to our noble athletes on their own floor. Quite a crowd of St. Paris rooters were on hand to witness the event where the squad crippled by the flu epidemic, admininstered a sound beating, and our boys returned home with the long end of a tripled count, 33-11. St. Paris 32-Springfield High School Reserves 10 Expecting a stiff fight, our boys were much sur- prised to find things easy sledding as they pounded out another victory this time by a 32-10 score. This game served as a very valuable practice for our squad not being used to the freedom in arching their shots. 34 I I I TFb P A Rd I of I L ISi Review of The Season St. Paris 48-Rosewood 6 RALPH BRECOUNT Brecount playing the position of guard for two years has prov- ed to be a very valuable man on the squad. Brecount has one more year. JACK HEASTON The Rosewool-St. Paris game proved to be one of the most uninteresting games played during the en- tire season. At no time were we given any opposi- tion what ever. Every man on the squad saw action at the last quarter. The score ended 48 to 6 in our favor. St. Paris 29—Alumni 17 The Alumni as usual, put up a fairly good fight, but as was expected came out on the losing end. How- ever, they were one of the few teams that scored over 10 points during the entire season. Heaston is one of the few Sophomores to make the squad. He has performed wonderfully during the season and will be heard from in the next two years. St. Paris 35—Westville 11 On New Year’s night, the squad started out the New Year very appropriately by handing Westville the short end of a 35-10 count. The offense was clicking perfectly and by one field goal, which West- ville got from the center of the floor, one could readily see the defense was running very steadily also. LOREN McINTURFF Mclnturff because of sickness was held from the squad for several weeks, but his absence was soon accounted for by his accurate shooting. Mack is a Junior. St. Paris 23—Urbana 10 According to the Urbana Democrat, the Urbana fans were forced to spend a very unpleasant evening litre on January 4, when Conch Winters’ cagers hand- ed Urbana the short end of a 23 to 10 score. Now our theory on this matter is a little different. They were not really forced to spend a miserable eve- ning at all. The only thing necessary to remedy this situation would have been for the Maroon and White to add a few more field baskets, foul goals, etc. to their already small sum of 10 points. 35 'I H E9 P . A ' Ro T oT I' 1 Review of The Season HAROLD HOWARD Howard, substitute forward and guard has made a good ac- count of himself by stopping very long passes and for his hard fighting during the season. How- ard is a Junior. St. Paris 24---Springfield Business College 10 The eighth straight victory was added to our list when we downed Springfield Business College in a hard fought battle. The opponents threatened to take the lead at the out set but they soon took a dif- ferent attitude and decided that they were not classy enough for the front row. KERMIT KITE Kite, substitute forward, has been a very valuable member of the squad, his fast team work and passing shows that we will | hear from Kite next year. Kite is a Junior. ALONZO CLEM Clem, substitute forward, has been a member of the squad for two years. He is fast and with a little more experience will be- come a valuable member of the squad next year. Clem is a Junior. St. Paris 29—Lawrenceville 12 What had been predicted as to be one of the hardest games and a probable defeat for our boys, proved to be a walk away in every respect. The game was slow and we never were in danger of the pre- dicted defeat. St. Paris 19—Jackson 7 The first game of the season with Jackson, was no more than a foot ball game played in basket ball uniforms. The condition of the floor prevented St. Paris from showing any style at all. St. Paris 31—Concord 17 This game was played at the Urbana Community Club floor. Concord did not show the opposition that was expected against St. Paris. The game was slow, due to the club floor. The score was always in favor of St. Paris the from start to the finish. 36 '1 II Ed P A I Ro T or I 9f W Review of The Season HOWARD McCLIMANS Substitute guard, this is his first year on the squad, with more experience he should be- come a good guard for future years. McClimans is a Sopho- more. DORRAL BERRY Substitute guard, who like Mc- Climans, this was his first year on the squad. He will make a good guard. Berry is also a Sophomore. ROBERT GOODE Robert Goode, as manager of athletics, deserves much credit for his interest and efficient work in all athletic events. St. Paris 23—Urbana 18 Before a capacity crowd the Yrellow and Black took its second game from Urbana and made its twelfth straight win. This was perhaps the hardest fought game of the season—as both teams were so evenly matched that it required an over time period to settle the dispute. However, with the accurate shooting of Breeount and Apple in the last, forty-five seconds of the overtime we were able to gain a five point lead, which spelled a victory of 23 to 18. St. Paris 30—Jackson 6 This was an uninteresting game played at St. Faris and was very slow in spots. Apple was high score man with 8 points. St. Paris 35—-Concord 11 St. Paris took their second game from Concord, February 8. Our boys took an early start in the game and were never threatened by the visitors. The game was one-sided as the score shows. Piqua 25--St. Paris 21 St. Paris five suffered its first defeat at Pipua, February 9, by the score of 25 to 21. The inability to hit the basket spelled defeat for our boys. Piqua displayed strong offensive and defensive playing. St. Paris 60-Anna 20 Anna’s reported fast high school team failed to make much of a showing Saturday night, January 19, on the local floor, being defeated by the score of 60-20 by the St. Paris boys. High scorer was Apple, who I made 18 points. 37 T H Fo 5Z IP A Rp I g 3 1 .9 f 11 County Tournament Saturday, February 16, the St. Paris boys took their first firm stand in the coun- ty tournament when they met and defeated Kings Creek. The outstanding feature of this game was the score which ended 53-0. According to the officials we established a world’s record, only permitting the opponents to have seven attempts at the basket during the entire game. Brecount was high point man. The second game was not so easily won as was expected. Westville always gives plenty of opposition and things looked pretty bad for a while. The ending of the game with a score of 25 to 19 brought about a shorter and softer route to the finals for the following Saturday. In the finals the jinx was any place else but with the St. Paris basket ball teams in county tournament. The third game which was played with North Lewisburg, proved to be a very interesting game and no time except the first quarter was there any danger of being the victim of defeat. Score 44-13. The final match for county championship was by no means a match at all. Rose- wood was outplayed from the first shriek of the refree’s whistle to the final crack of the gun and St. Paris was once again county champion by a score of 42-14. REGIONAL The Regional tournament held at Springfield this year is the first tournament of its kind to be played in this district. It was held for the purpose of elminating some of the teams that formerly went to Dayton.Four teams were eligible from this elimina- tion to go to the district tournament, St. Paris being one of the four by winning from Bradford, Xenia East and West Liberty. The Bradford game played at 8:00 o’clock, Friday morning was a hard fought one all the way through. The first half St. Paris did not have much trouble penetra- ting Bradford’s defense. The score at the half was 20-11. The Bradford team came back strong in the last half to out score St. Paris by six points but it was not enough to keep the Yellow and Black from winning by a score of 31-28. The next game of importance for St. Paris was the Xenia East high school, Satur- day morning. This team was made up of colored boys who were fast and accurate in their shooting. Sometimes people think that a colored team is out to win and does not play fair even if they use foul means. However, this team was one of the cleanest St. Paris played against all year. Xenia did not threaten at any time during the game. So the Yellow and Black came through with anther victory by the score of 31-20. The last game Saturday night with West Liberty naturally was the most impor- tant one for St. Paris. The first half was a battle. It seemed as if St. Paris couldn’t get started for they were not playing their usual style of game in this half. West Liberty got in the lead at the beginning and the score at the half was 12-9 in favor of West Liberty. In the last half West Liberty came back just as strong as they had left the floor. Still St. Paris did not play the style of game they played all season. The third quarter ended 20-11 in favor of West Liberty. In the last quarter, St. Paris came back determined. Heaston got ten points, Ap- ple two and Howard one, to West Liberty’s nothing. Again the Yellow and Black came from behind to win by the score of 2 3 to 20. District Tournament The team we drew for our first game at Dayton was Eaton. We played at 7:00 o’clock Friday night. This proved to be our Waterloo. The first half of the game was hard fought. Eaton was ahead by a few points at the half but not too many for St. Paris to overcome. However we were not able to accomplish what we wished—adding more points to our score than our opponents. So for the second time in twenty four games the Yellow and the Black went down in defeat, 31-17. 38 GT H lb IP A Rd I cT 1 .9 1 H CO Sitting—Jack Heaston, Ralph Brecount, Roger Procter, Charles Apple, Alonzo Clem, John Hunt, Loren Melnturff. Standing—'Robert Purk, Kermit Kite, Robert Goode, Harold Howard, Garner Stradling. Varsity “S” The Varsity “S” Association of Johnson-St. Paris high school was organized in May, 1926, by Superintendent J. M. Turner and Principal E. L. Harshbarger. The Constitution and By-laws were formed and a Standard sweater, letter and service stripe were selected and voted upon by members These laws have been carried out to the fullest extent and the significance of the letters have remained to their highest standards in these following years. 34-13 21-25 53-0 25-17 44-14 41-14 31-28 31-20 23-20 31-17 Basket Ball Nov. 29, Westville at Westville 17-11 Dec. 7, Lena-Conover at L. C. 33-9 Dec. 14, Spfld Soph, at Spfld 32-10 Dec. 21 Rosewood at St. Paris 48-6 Dec. 28, Alumni at St. Paris 29-17 Jan. 1 Westville at St. Paris 35-11 Jan. 4, Urbana at St. Paris 23-10 Jan. 11, Spfld. Bus. Col. at St. P. 24-10 Jan. 18, Jackson at Jackson 19-7 Jan. 19, Anna Station at St. Paris 60-20 Jan. 25, Concord at Urbana C. C. 31-17 Jan. 26, Urbana at Urbana C. C. 23-18 Feb. 1, Jackson at St. Paris 30-6 Schedule Feb. 8, Concord at St. Paris Feb. 9, Piqua at Piqua Feb. 16, Salem Tp. Tournament Feb. 16 Westville, Tournament Feb. 23, N. Lewisburg, Tournament Feb. 23, Rosewood, Tournament Springfield Tourney March 1, Bradford March 2, Xenia March 2, West Liberty District Tourney March 8, Eaton 39 6T H I19 P A R3 I of I . ?! N Sitting—Helen Arbagast, Pauline Mick, Martha Prince, Ethel Boyd, Margaret Tomlin, Clara Howard, Edith McClimans. Standing—Linda Mae Turner, Evelyn Pence, Geraldine Williams, Moree McMorran, Coach Miller, Nancy Jones, Gladys Clem, Catherine Steinberger, Florence Leasure. Girl’s Basket Ball Much interest has been shown in former years in girls’ basket ball of St. Paris high school, but this year the girls exceeded all expectation and won the re- spect of their followers. The girls’ team finally reached the high goal which they have striven to attain in these former years by winning the county tournament. The first game of the season, the team journeyed to Westville, where they were defeated by the score of 49 to 9. As this was their first game of the season, they had no picked team and thus it re- sulted in this bad defeat. Next game they visited Lena-Conover, where the brilliant plays and passwork of the team caused them to bring home vic- tory with a score of 27-16. The third game was played at home with Rosewood and our girls won an easy victory of 30 to 7. Westville again made their appearance against our girls on New Years and proved to be the superior team by defeating them with a score of 25 to 1. Two more victories are to be credited to S. P. H. S., where they beat Springfield Business College 12 to 14 and Jackson at Jackson, 7 to 23. The next game they journeyed to Ur- bana and beat the strong Concord sextet by a score of 25 to 15. The following Friday, Jackson played at our school and they again suffered de- feat by our maidens with a score of 8 to 17. The last game of the season and the last one at home was played between Con- cord and our team. Here the girls again showed their superiority over Concord with a score of 10 to 21. The following week every one of the players observed the training rules and went through such hard practice for it was the week preceding the tournament. Through the drawing, the girls’ first opponents were the Rosewood maidens and showing the same fight they have had all year, Rosewood was defeated by 12 to 27. In the afternoon of the same day they played Urbana Twp. and also took (Continued to page 60) 40 p a Ro i ,r t ,9f fr Minor sports qr H I19 IP A Rp I of I £ L II i Baseball Sitting—Loren Mclnturff, Jack Heaston, Alonzo Clem, Ralph Brecount, Robert Purk. Standing—Coach Winters, Charles Apple, John Hunt, Garner Stradling, Robert Han back, Manager Robert Goode. Early in September with the good baseball days ahout over Coach Winters whipped together a team of unknown prowess, being built around four veteran players, Apple, Clem, Hunt and Brecount. Finding it hard to fill the holes in the in- field, due to the graduation of Zirkle, Mil- dleton and Licklider, several experiments were tried to determine who would hold down these places. It was finally decided to use Apple at first, Mclnturff at second and Garner Strad- ling, a promising recruit at the hot corner. Heaston, who is only a Sophomore, has proved to be quite a ball hawk around the short stop position, robbing many a play- er of what he thought to be a sure hit. Captain Brecount was the individual ace in the pitching corps, leading the county in a number of strike outs. He is also a very dangerous hitter. A weakness in the gar- dens, namely the lack of customary punch proved to be of no benefit for many times a properly inserted bingle would have turned the trick bringing in some of the many who were left standard, however, with the veteran Hunt, in the center, Han- back and Stradling alternating in left and Runkle in right a good fielding combina- tion was developed. A promising season is in sight for next spring, when Robert Purk, who again will be eligible will report for backstop duty relieving the heavy hitting Clem to help out in the left garden where his ac- curate throwing arm will cut off many a would be run. Westville 3 0 5 St. Paris 12 7 4 Concord 5 4 0 St. Paris 0 3 3 Rosewood 2 3 3 St. Paris 1 5 4 42 CT H To - t A Ro T � r I vl H Track The annual Track Meet sponsored by the Fall Festival committee was held Thursday, October 18. The meet was taken by St. Paris in a field of five entries. Rosewood, West- ville, Concord, Jackson and St. Paris. Rosewood led in num- ber of points throughout the meet until the last and final event, the 800 yard relay, which St. Paris won in easy fashion. Clem was first in the 50 yard dash; first in board jump and second in hop, step and jump. Apple was tied for second and third place in high jump; third place in the 100 yard dash and won third place in base ball throw. Brecount was first in baseball throw; second in 100 yard dash; third in 50 yard dash. Si. Paris relay team was composed of Apple, Clem, Bre- count, Hunt. The final standing in points were St. Paris 35 1-3; Rose- wood 34 2-3; Jackson 2; Concord 0; Westville 0. 43 n _i.A 3- 0 j 3 I s 9'J.' 7 ' ? '£SoJ_ 93dVti± 77tf H I ,f T ¥ fl 51 i I .I9 P A Rp I of I N jJT H I19 iHustr and Sliterarit -45 JH Ed JP______A R I i .' I N Sitting—(Pianist) Martha Prince, (Saxophone) Clara Howard, (Banjo) Mary E. Heatherman, (Zylophone) Geraldine Williams, (Flute) Nanoy .Tones, (Pianist) T.inda Mae Turner, Instructor, Miss Hutch- ison. Standing—(Drums) Robert Amnion, (Trumpet) Jack Heaston, (Trom- bone) Dorral Berry, (Trombone) Harold Howard, (Trumpet) Mel- vin Bollinger, (Saxophone) Kermit Stahl, (Saxophone) Earl Pence, (Violin) Elmo Pennington. Orchestra This is the third year for the orchestra of S. P. H. S. and we are very proud of it. There is a larger variety and greater number of instruments coming into it each year. The instruments we have now are two trombones, three trumpets, drums, vio- lin, saxophones, flute and xylophone. We now have hopes of an accordian. The or- chestra has been organized by Miss Hutch'son. They not only play for the school, but also for community affairs. 46 (T H Es P _A Ro I of I M Sitting—Nancy Jone3, Morec McMorran, Florence Leasure, Elcanore Shank, Clora Mae Mitchell, Instructor, Miss Hutchison, Ruth Wal- born, Clara Howard, Evelyn Pence, Amy Catherine Lee, Catherine Steinberger. Second row—Martha Wiant, Jessie Toomire, Marabel Kessler, Pauline Mick, Linda Mae Turner, Naomi Maggert, Margaret Tomlin, Harriet Runkle, Moneta Mitchell, Edna Frank, Helen Jenkins, Jean- nette Smith, Mildred Bollinger, Marcella Tomlin, Ruth Stalder, Ger- aldine Williams, Helen Arbagast, Evelyn Prince, Martha Prince, Evelyn Allton, Josephine Stockton, Edith McCHmans, Gladys Clem, Rosetta Zerkle. Girl’s Glee Club The St. Paris Girls’ Glee club is in its fifth successful year. It is now composed of forty-five voices, under the capable leadership of Carrie Nell Hutchison, who has been instructor for three years. The girls have taken part in the musical programs for the benefit of the community and have participated in the annual county musical contests. The first year we were under the leadership of Miss Hutchison, we gave a musical program consisting of various numbers. It went over so “big” that last year a similar program was given. To vary the former arrangements for entertainment, plans are now going forward in the way of an operetta. 47 e JT H Ed IP A. fo X cX I I Sitting—Harold Howard, Charles Apple, David Moore, Alonzo Clem, Ralph Brecount, Jack Heaston, Kermit Kite, Loren Mclnturff, Mel- vin Bollinger, Robert Hanback, Garner Stradling, Earl Pence. Second row—(Pianist) Martha Prince, Charles Maggert, Thomas Barger, Charles Brown, Kermit Stahl Elmo Pennington, Nelson Prince, Ray Galbraith, Donald Evans, Kermit Stockton, Hugh Putnam, Roderick Runkle, Instructor, Miss Hutchison. Third row—Dorral Berry, Kenneth Zerkle, Charles Hamilton, Robert Purk, Howard McClimans, Robert Putnam, Robert Ammon, Claire Yingek-. Boy’s Glee Club The Saint Paris Boys’ Glee Club was first intro- duced four years ago. It now has thirty-two voices and is under the leadership of Carrie Nell Hutchison. The boys have taken part in two musical programs at school and have entertained at several community activities. This year a minstrel was given by them and was quite a success. Four of the boys from the Glee Club are mem- bers of the quartet. This is very popular and re- quests are always being made for the quartet to sing. The Boys’ Glee Club will have a very important part in the operetta, which is to be given. 48 r h e CO P A Ea I f I al N Literary Societies For many, many years there have been two Literary Societies in the St. Paris high school. Through these years many names have been given the societies. Now the Columbian and Delphian represents them. Although formerly very active, it seems that for some unknown reason not much interest has been taken in them for the past two years. We hope that in the succeeding years they will not be forgotten and much more interest will be shown for there is no doubt but what it shows not only literary but dra- matic ability of our school. Minstrel For the first time in the history of S. P. H. S. the members of the Boys’ Giee club entertained this year a large audience with a minstrel. With Mr. Winters, direct- ing and interlocutor and Charles Apple and Jack Heaston as end men, they kept the audience in a state of laughter all the time. Much credit is due the boys for such a successful first attempt. The music was directed by Miss Hutchison, music instructor in the school and the accompanist was Martha Prince. The money received was contributed to the Athletic Association. “The Whole Town’s Talking” Last year as Juniors our Public Speaking Class presented a three-act farce entit- led, “The Whole Town’s Talking,” directed by the teacher, Mr. Winters. The scene of the story takes place in Sandusky, Ohio. The father wants his daugh- ter to marry his junior partner but “he’s too dull.” Consequently father invents some love affairs and selects a movie star as “latest.” The story is allowed to “leak out and tongues wag when the “flame” appears plus prize fighter husband, complications reach hilarious climax which kept up the interest of the crowd. Every person was suited to their parts and the play was well received. The cast of characters were as follows: Henry Simmons, a manufacturer ............................ Robert Hanback Harriet Simmons, his wife ............................ Josephine Stockton Ethel Simmons, their daughter ........................... Jeannette Smith Chester Binny, Simmon’s partner ......................... Howard Sturgeon Letty Lythe, the motion picture star ....................... Martha Prince Donald Swift, the motion picture director .................... John Hunt Roger Shields, young Chicago blood ......................... Joseph Kizer Lila Wilson, Sally Otis, friends of Ethel .... Rozetta Zirkle, Evelyn Allton Annie, the maid ......................................... Esther Sprague Sadie Bloom ............................................ Mildred Bollinger Taxi Driver .................................................. John Hunt Mrs. Jackson ................................................ Buth Mahan Prince of Peace Declamation Contest For three years the Public Speaking Class has taken part in the Prince of Peace Declamation Contest, sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches. In 1927 those chos- en to participate in the contest went to the Methodist church. The winner of the eve- ning was Herman Walborn. In 1928, the contest was held in the school auditorium. Esther Sprague was chosen as winner. This year (1929) the contest was held at the Baptist church. Harriet Runkle won the medal. Each year a bronze medal is award- ed the winner. The students have taken unusual interest in these contests, which are immensely enjoyed by the student body and the people of the community. 49 H Ed P______________A Rp I gT______________I sA. M i Sitting—John Hunt, Robert Hanback, Howard Sturgeon, Joseph Kizer, Standing—Mr. Turner, Roger Procter, Robert Goode, Mr. Winters. Hi-Y Club The St. Paris Hi-Y Club was organized in 1921. Harold Shank, as president, led the club through a successful year. The Hi-Y Club is a Christian organization composed of high school boys. The object of the club is to promote Christian influence among the boys. In the future we hope to have the other boys carry on the organization, that stands for the right as it has done heretofore, one that helps the boys with their problems and one that leads him in the de- velopment of Christian character. The boys chose Robert Hanback as their President and Howard Sturgeon, Secretary this year. 50 T II Vd 15 A r I w d|nnl Artuntii’s p__ A Ro I of I .9 M Lecture Course One of the most interesting Lecture Courses that was ever given in St. Paris, was presented this year by the Redpath Lyceum Bureau. It consisted of four num- bers, the first being given by “The Killarney Colleens,” featuring “Tess” Sheehan. Miss Sheehan had the true Irish appreciation of wholesome fun, and was blessed with a contagious laugh, that was remembered long after the drop of the curtain. She is famous for her Irish stories such as: “Hooleys Wan Chick,” “The Man Who Planted the Hungry Grass” and “Danny.” She gave interesting cuttings from “The White- headed Boy,” together with a great variety of character impersonationa and immita- tions. Miss Sheehan was assisted by Mae Saltmarsh, who is one of the foremost trombone soloists in the county. Miss Saltmarsh is also a talented pianoist and mezzo- soprano. Hugh Fuller in “Bits o’ Life from the Eyways” offered an entertainment that forcibly demonstrated his talents as a writer, humorist and impersonator. With cos- tume and make up he brought a series of character, delineations, packed full of laughs, but with sufficient sentiment to keep the heart strings vibrating. All of his stories and poems were new and original. Among the characters presented by Mr. Fuller was “Hen” Haskins, the village philospher, he ran the gamut of humor and pathos with his stories of the foot ball game, his country store song, his sneezing spring song and numerous original poems, such as “In the Way,” “Grandma,” “The Osteopath” “Maria Goes Away,” and “Sammy Goes a Calling,” he revealed the trib- ulations of a sentimental grocery boy. All of life is not lived in the city, maintains Mr. Fuller and through his characters he reveals the true heart of “The Philoso- phizin’ Fun Maker.” The third number was “Chief Strongheart,” who came to the lecture platform direct from the motion picture lots of Cecil De Mille Corporation in Los Angeles, where he played feature artist in Braveheart. In his platform appearances Chief Strongheart appeared in the picturesqueeostume of the Yakimo Indian and inter- preted the poetry, romance and the soul of the Red Man of the early day. He is a di- rect descendant of the old fighting blood of Governor Stevens’ time. His grandfath- er, Yo-Mo-Wit-Ow-Hi, led one of the tribes which aided Cheif Ka-Mi Akin, against Governor Stever.s in the Yakimo Rebellion in 1856. Chief Strongheart was born on the Yakimo Reservation and was reared in Reservation fashion by his fellow tribes- men. He was a fascinating talker and very well educated. His costume and stage setting were richly colorful. The fourth number was that of “Theopanish Revelers.” The members of this group of young musicians making up the Spanish Revelers realize the influence of good music upon themselves and their own generation. Into the interpretation of this music they put all their native ability, years of training and youthful ardor. There was an individuality of character about the program of the Spanish Revelers that found its way into the heart of every listener. Costumed in the dress of a wander- ing minstrelsy, with tinkling coins and gaudy colors, they sang alluring songs of the open roads, the flickering fires, of vagrant camps, twinkling stars and velvet shad- ows of the night. The clash of tambourine, the songs of the castonets, tinkling guitars and plaintive violins combined with the beauty of fresh young voices, made this pro- gram one of notable charm. 52 H lb IP A Ro I ?J I $_ Edna Frank, Catherine Steinberger, Ruth Walborn, Florence Leasure, Eleanore Shank, Clora Mae Mitchell, Gladys Clem, Amy Catherine Lee, Instructor, Miss Miller. Domestic Science The Domestic Science room is generally thought of by young folks as a place to find eats. This room is located at the west end of the building. Several win- dows face the south and the west, which furnish ample light. There are four tables on each side cf the room and one across each end. This supplies twenty girls, there being two girls at each table. These tables have large drawers and cupboard space, which holds all the cooking utensils. On the tops of the tables are ten gasoline stoves, each stove having two burners and one stove to a table. These are all connected to a vacuum pump, which generates all of them. At the east end there is a large glassed-in cupboard for the dishes. There are also two sinks and two water faucets which supply the water. There are eight girls in the Cooking class this year, instructel by Miss Miller. They are taught how to be neat and clean, how to care for the kitchen, cook and prepare well balanced meals and various other things. The girls look very neat in their white uniforms. Here also the daily lunch for the school is prepared by Mrs. Bert Stone. She has a stove for her own use and therefore does not inter- fere with the instruction of the cooking class. Adjoining the kitchen or the Domestic Science room, is our dining room. There are four long tables with chairs. The winlows are hung with cretonne curtains which were furnished by the teachers. We could not very well do without these two rooms for they help keep our school up to the standard we desire. 53 SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST For the fii-st time in the history of Champaign county, a scholarship contest was held in Urbana on March 23, 1929. All the schools in the county participated in the contest. Not more than two contestants were allowed to enter in any one subject. The subjects were: Algebra I, 9th grade pupils; Plane Geometry, 10 grade pupils; Bi- ology, 10th or 11th grade pupil; Latin I, 9th grade pupils; Latin II, 10th grade pupils; Civics, 11th or 12th grade pupil; American History, 11th grade pupils; English I, 9th grade pupil; English II, 10th grade pupils; English and American Literature, 11th or 12th grade pupil. A certificate was awarded to the winners of each subject from the county; the winners of the county went to the district and the winners of the district went to the state contest. TRIP TO COLUMBUS The Democracy class took an educational trip to Columbus to get some first hand information upon some of the state institutions located there. The trip was made in the following order on schedule time: Cpurt House, State Library, Assembly Hall, Educational Offices of Ohio, Ohio Penitentiary, Feeble Minded Institution and the Ohio State Univer- sity. We returned home very tired in the evening, but felt our time well spent. DEBATE Debate was started in St. Paris by Mr. E. L. Harshbarger with the class of ’26. Three schools, Mechanicsburg, North Lewisburg and St. Paris foriyied a triangular debate on the question—“Should the Philip- pines have their Independence?” The following year, class ’27 under the direction of A. D. Fields, debated with North Lewisburg and Mechanicsburg. Question—“Should the World War Debt Be Paid Off?” Class ’28 under W. R. Winters, took one team to Nox-th Lewisburg and Mechanicsburg came here to debate the question, “Is Installment Buying Harmful or Beneficial?” CHAPEL It has been the custom for several years to hold chapel services every Thursday morning during the school year. Mr. Turner has charge of these meetings. Sometimes there are frequent visits and talks given by outside talent. This year we have had an innoviation—the Hi-Y, Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores and Freshmen gave various programs throughout the year. These were immensely enjoyed by all. WEINER ROAST The entire high school enjoyed a weiner roast at Apples woods on September 28. The Freshies were initiated by being compelled to carry the fire wood. After the stock of refreshments had been exhausted they stood around the fire and sang the high school song. 54 ' T Ii Ed cxo PAfcleTI llI Fraternities And Sororities FOUR ROCKETEERS Charles Apple, Kermit Kite, Loren Mcln- turff, Alonzo Clem. DE AMICITA Edith MeClimans, Margaret Tomli|n, Mon- eta Mitchell, Naomi Maggert, Mary Alice Driscoll, Harriet Runkle, Sarah Mae Howard, Etta Mae Boyd, Clara Howard, Lillian Dovel, Evelyn Printz. WISE FOUR Harriet Runkle, Monetta Mitchell, Evelyn Printz, Margaret Tomlin. “SS” SENIORS Mildred Bollinger, Ethel Boyd, Jeannette Smith, Martha Prince, Evelyn Allton, Jose- phine Stockton. 55 W I ,f I =1 ¥ a 5T H Jo J. ,f I S -9 J- X n G) Cl IM A O 7 A dcjn §7 d- P 'J1 V JO VAKX hoo ) Aiva 4 A; lo Uj n g ’ V ’ -.. .. 3H°U % noJ £H o$OOB9H ff Hno£ 11 s loss tf] 3 T H Ed iP 2%. _ _ Itp I c 3 I .9 frf CV9 Primary (graft ra 57 H 3Eb 1? A Rd of 11 Grade Activities OPERETTA OF PRIMARY GRADES On December 20, 1928, the primary grades presented the opereta, “Santa’s Air Line.” The following were characters: Santa Claus - - John Hamsher Peterkin - - Kenton Cretors A remarkable sort of fellow and Santa’s Caretaker. Groucho, name fits perfectly Dick Runkle Hustle, Boss of Santa’s Workmen James Scoby Toy Cat - - Carrol Tippet Toy Dog - - Betty Hanback Teddy Bear - - Virginia Shaw Eskimos, Keith Mahan, Eileen Wills, Chorus Box of Candy - Dorothy Carver Dolls - Emily Mitchell, Rosalie Boyd, Eloise Wibel, Mildred Basore, Geneva Zerkle Christmas Fairy - Eunice Jenkins Queen Rose - - Jeanette Smith Sticks of Candy - Roxie LaPorte, Lyn- del Barger, Virginia Ayers, Mary Belle Bre- count Choruses Aviators, Cooks, Dolls, Workmen, Eskimos, Mince Pies, Plum Puddings, Holly Boughs Santa s Air Line Time—Early in December, late evening. Place—Santa’s office. Musical Numbers Act I Santa’s Air Line Taking Care of Santa The Olden, Golden Days, Our Hnorable Profession Who Likes Candy Aviators Peterkin Santa, Groucho Cooks Sticks of Candy A Life of Care - Cat, Dog, Teddy Bear Tell It With Roses, Queen Rose and Chorus Hustle All the While, Hustle and Chorus Act II Christmas Eve Has Come At Last - Dolls A Remarkable Sort of Fellow - Peterkin Before the Clock Strikes 12 Aviators and Peterkin Santa Is Our Friend - - Eskimos Song of the Holly - - Holly Chorus FIRST and SECOND GRADE BAND Early in November the first and second grades organized their Toy Symphony Or- chestra, which is composed of horns bells, triangles, cymbals, tambourines, wood blocks and drums. In this work the children receive train- ing in rythmic expression. They likewise learn the proper handling of music and in- struments, which will be valuable to them in the future. THIRD GRADE The third grade also has a musical or- ganization. They call themselves “The Blue Bell Xylophone Orchestra.” They have twenty toy Xylophones, horns, bells and tri- angles. The children enjoy playing. They have played for three programs. The St. Paris Farmers’ Institute, the school program and the County Farmers’ Institute at Ur- bana. FOURTH GRADE The fourth grade have had several special programs. Many characters for the operetta, “Santa’s Air Line” were chosen from this grade. The boys have became very efficient Indian dancers. They have given their dance several times during the year. This grade also showed their talent in singing at the institute. All seem very interested in their school work. FIFTH GRADE The fifth grade was represented at the Farmers’ Institute on January 17, 1929 by a dialogue called “The Colonial Tea Party,” by eight girls. The following have been on the honor roll this year: Camilla Berry, Mary Ann Kite, Alice Davis and Mary Elizabeth Heatherman. SIXTH GRADE On Columbus Day, October 12, the pupils gave a play entitled “Christopher Col- umbus.” During Education Week a play was given entitled “Books in Sally’s Cupboard.” Miscellaneous programs were given at Thanksgiving and “A Safety Play” and a play called “The Greatest Farce” also a Dutch Folk Dance were numbers given at the Farmers’ Institute. Those in the “Dutch Couple” dance were: Mary Hays, Jesse Lee, Continued on page 60) 58 ( 1 JH id IP A JRo LAN 59 (I H J19 00 IP A Rd I of I J1 (Continued from page 58) Eleanor Turner, Lloyd Curtner, Jack Cre- tors, Mary Elizabeth Hanson, Donald Niece, Wanda Howard, Garnard Neice Mary Kath- rine Prince, Earnest Wray, Amy Mahan, Russel Wray, Leah Leonard and James Side- singer. SEVENTH GRADE The seventh grade has an enrollment of thirty-six, eighteen girls and eighteen boys. The class observed Good Education Week by making posters and by writing let- ters to invite the parents to visit the school that week. As a result poster prizes were awarded to LaVerne Niece, Mildred Howard, Norman Runkle, Mary Wiant and Bruce Zirkle. More thn fifty of the parents vis- ited the school. Helen Sturgeon did hnor work all year. The seventh and eighth grade boys’ bas- ket ball team met one defeat (Westville) and won fromand won from Jacksn and Westville. There is splendid basket ball material among both the boys and girls of this grade and considering the unusual en- thusiasm of the group in every field of ac- tivity, the Parisian readers may expect in a few years to find the names of the present seventh gradeers in the headlines of the S. P. H. S. Annual. (Continued from page 40) them by surprise, beating them 7 to 25. Probably the hardest week of practice was spent the week before the finals for they knew they were going to have to work as they never did before. Work they did, for when playing Wood- stock the score was tied at the end of the game and an overtime period had to be played, our girls emerging victorious with a score of 19 to 18. Now the big felature of the day was when St. Paris and Westville girls were to clash, for the Westville girls had been vic- torious in their games as was expected. But although they had won from us twice in the year our girls were determined to win from them. And win they did by a score of 18 to 22. The winning of this game classed the St. Paris girls as champions of Champaign county for the first time in the history of S. P. H. S. girls’ team. To show their appreciation for their victories, the ladies of the town sponsored a banquet for the team, which was certain- ly appreciated by the girls. This year wo of the team graduate: Ethel Eoyd, Captain of the team and Mar- may leave memories, we hope that in the tha Prince, Manager. Although these two next years to come, the girls will continue to win championships and keep our school at the head of the list for clean sports- manship and victories. SEASON’S SCHEDULE Westville 49 St. Paris 9 Lena-Conover 16 St. Paris 27 Rosewood 71 St. Paris 36 Westville 25 St. Paris 1 Springf’d Bus. Col. 12 St Paris 14 Jackson 7 St. Paris 23 Concord 15 St. Paris 25 Jackson 8 St. Paris 17 Concord 10 St. Paris 21 Tournament Rosewood 12 St. Paris 27 Urbana Twp. 7 St. Paris 25 Woodstock 18 St. Paris 19 Westville 18 St. Paris 22 Anna Station 13 St. Paris 39 60 Alumni T II Ed OO P A Ro I of I sA. U The Senior Class of the St. Paris High School wishes to express their thanks to the members of the Alumni for their contribution to this ad- dition of the Parisian. 62 (THE) P A CLASS The eleventh annual Commencement of the St. Paris high school was held in the Union Opera House on Thursday evening, May 18. As is customary on such occas- ions, the house was fillel with people an- xious to hear the efforts of the class of ’93. Our class was small, consisting of only four members, being reduced in number to about half what was expected at the beginning of the year. At that time each member had to write and deliver a commencement or- ation. So the following four worried through some wonderful orations: Daisy Schull (Patrick) Columbus, Ohio; Madora l.cathley (Toomire) St. Paris, Ohio; L. E. Brown, St. Paris, Ohio; Daisy Cutler (Kite) St. Paris, Ohio. These were interspersed by Burnham’s Orchestra of Milford Center, also a num- ber of vocal selections, after which our di- plomas were presented and we were happy. Wo had attended school in the old three story brick building, until ready to enter high school. It was in the summer of 1890 that the third story was removed and four new rooms added to this building. Not being completed by October 1st, the board ordered that school be taken up and held in the following places: B Primary in the Universalist church; A Primary in the Fire Department room; Intermediate A and B Grammar and high school in the Excelsior block on Springfield street. School continued this way for six weeks CLASS in the class of 1894 there were five members: Millie Gibbs, Emma Pond, Jen- nie Verdier, Harry Hawk and Emmett Kite. Two of the members, Millie Gibbs and Emma Pond have gone to their reward. Harry Hawk is a dentist, living at Portsmouth, Ohio. CLASS In the class of '97 there were six girls and one boy. They were: Emma Schull of Sidney; Grace Saunders (Mrs. Robert Mil- ler) of Troy; Winifred Hutchinson (Mrs. J. D. Scott) Westville; Allie Rhynard (Mrs. Charles Schinder) of Lima; Minnie Showers (Mrs. S. E. Kite) of St. Paris; Minnctta Ro I of I £ I I OF 1893 and we thought it quite a treat to go to school down town. But on November 17, 1890, the new building being completed was dedicated with appropriate exercises, which were held in he Union Opera House. The pupils then formed in line at Main and Sprir.gfeild streets and headed by the Ideal Band marched into the new school building, where visitors were received during the day. Superintendent L. I. Morse presented a very pretty flag to the school and the Stars and Stripes were unfurled to the breeze, while the band played patriotic airs. It was at this time that we started as fresh- men with quite a large class. Our four years in high school were under the same instructors, Professor L. I Morse and Lib- bie Dennison, Principal. It was also durirg our high school days that the school library was founded. A series of lecture courses were held at the Opera House and the money derived from these was U3ed to buy books to start a li- brary. How we did work to sell tickets and Oh! how we did enjoy the books. The first library we ever had access to. Literarics were also a pleasure of which we were not deprived. There were always two societies with literary programs every two weeks. We knew nothing about bas- ket ball and a lot of things the students today take part in. But we look back on our high school days as one of the hap- piest times of our lives. —Daisy Cutler Kite. OF 1894 Emmett Kite lives in Urbana and owns a grocery store. Jennie Verdier now Mrs. W. R. Doup, is living in Fletcher, Ohio. Professor Reason was Superintendent of school and Mr. West was teacher in high school. —Mrs. Wm. Doup. OF 1897 Lippencott (Mrs. J. B. Cretors) of St. Paris; Harry Woods of Detroit, Michigan. Mr. J. M. Reason was Superintendent for the four years this class was in high school and Miss Della Murch was principal through the Junior and Senior years. Some people say take a class of girls 63 6T H lb P A and you have a good class, but this one was an exception to the rule as could be proven by the one lone boy, whose life was made miserable by six girls’ teasing. They, like all the Seniors before them, watched their chance when the janitor’s back was turned, to climb to the belfry and write their names with the many already there. Oh! sure! they were calle 1 for it and remind- CLASS OF The class of 1902, four boys and four girls were instructed by George Stephen- son anl Florence Hunter. Only two of these received grade education in the town school. The others were Patterson grad- uates from country schools. No parties were held but a class spirit was expressed in a flag of gold and which proudly waved over the school house. But only for a short time and then .1 isappeared. The graduating exercises were held in the Opera House. The entire high school seated upon the stage furnished music. Mrs. Emily Little was in charge. The class wore Oxford caps and gowns and deliver- ed original orations. During the program an upper window CLASS Although it was the first Monday morning in September 1917, it seems that it was only yesterday that a group of girls and boys stood eagerly waiting for the old bell to ring to summon them into high school as “Freshies.” How excited we were for we were about to take the biggest step in our young lives. We were ushered into the green room and our teachers were: Miss Esther Kail, as principal and Miss Corina Jackman, as- sistant principal and Supt. J. H. Fortney. We got along very nicely during our Fresh- man year and before we knew it we were Sophomores. This year Harold Barger joined our class. We also had a new superintendent, Mr. W. C. Coleman, with Miss Jackman principal and Ruth Manwell, assistant. As we entere.1 our Junior year, Elva Runlde joined our class. During the year our class helped in a musical given under the direction of Supt. W. C. Coleman, held at the Baptist church. These three years passed by so quick- ly that before we realized it we were dig- Rd I rf I „9 f N ed of the old maxim, “Fools names, etc.-’ Professor Reason wrote a poem to the class, “We Are Seven.” Being very appro- priate, it was placed on the Commence- ment invitations. All the members of class ’97 are still living. —Minnie Lippencott Cretors. 1902 at the rear of the house opened and a large black object entered and remained near the ceiling for a few moments. It was the gold and white flag bordered with black. Again it disappeared and has never been seen since. The class was composed of the follow- ing: Arthur Ballinger, 0. G. Jones, Profes- sor, Toledo University, Toledo; Marley Leathley, architect, Springfield; Warren Stevens, accountant, Columbus; Mrs. Es- tella Sturgeon West of St. Paris; Mae Nor- man, now wife of Emerson Clem, professor; Hattie Mahan, wife of Charles Hunter, farmer; Zephyr Deaton, wife of Neil Mc- Morran, farmer. —Mrs. Zephyr McMorran. OF 1917 nified Seniors, our last year in old S. P. H. S. This year we had a new corps of teachers, Supt. J. M. Turner, Miss Blanche I-owther, principal and Miss Florence Wy. man, assistant. Hazel Lindsey enrolled in our class. This was a very busy year for us. Most of the class were in an operet- ta, “Windmills of Holland” under the direc- tion of Mis3 Florence Jones, our music teacher. Our class now numbered seventeen, seven girls and ten boys. It seems that seven was our number as there were seven that started to school together, seven girls seventeen in our class and graduatel in 1917. Our class was the largest to graduate in the history of the school, so we decided to give a class play, the first to be given by any class. We chose “Professor Pepp,” which was a success and a neat sum was realized. With, this fund we purchased the library table anl chairs. Now we were approaching the Com- mencement season. Our baccalaureate serv- ice was held in the Methodist church and 64 eo P A IvJ I rJJ i yl M H Wd Rev. J. M. Smith preached the sermon. On Thursday evening, May 24, Prof. Lester E. Wolfe of O. S. U., delivered the Commencement address. It was then that we realized we no longer belonged to oil S. P. H. S. Now we were thrown uot in the great, big world to make way for ourselves. As soon as we graduated, two of our members Keith Cretors and Glen Vickery, enlisted in the army and another member, Elva Runkle went to a training camp. Keith was killed in the war and Elva diel while in camp. So now we have only fif- teen in our class. Five years after we graduated we had a reunion at Neva Wiant’s. We did not have any more until two yeas £go, when we decided to have one every year, the seconl Sunday in October. The first one was held in Harmon Park. This year we went to Columbus. We find them scattered and in differ- CLASS OF The class of 1910, like almost all Fresh- men classes started into high school with a large enrollment; took our part in athletics, literary societies, contests, etc. We had our class parties and class scraps, our un- ruly moments as well as our studious ones. In fact, I guess we were just an average normal class. All ten of us are taking our place in the world and working at our chosen professions: Fannie Bollinger, Home Economics instructor at Springfiel 1, CLASS O A score of years and nine months ago, a ban! of Freshman, seventeen strong enter- ed the portals of old S. P. H. S. In the spring of 1913, eight of them emerged, graduates strong and bold, Yea, we repeat “strong and bold.” For did it not require boldness to graduate on Friday night in the year 1913? Nevertheless on th afore mentioned date, these eight battle scarred veterans facel an audience which filled the old Union Opera House. Nor did they even so much as quaver or quake when the speaker of the evening, President Smith of Ohio Northern University, gave expres- sion to the dread superstition regarding the day and the year. They were a most distinguished group who sat upon the platform that evening in May. For mark you there were present: ent lines of work. Several now are located in Columbus, Lowell Ammon, Forrest Tay- lor, Glen Vickery, Laura Johnson Breeken- ridge; and Leota Runkle Watson, Orvin Harvey in Springfield; Harold Carmin in Detroit; Hazel Lindsey Romiser in InJiana; Laura Spence in Washington, D. C., Har- old Barger in Thackery; Neva Wiant Dc- Weese in Conover; Gertrude Kite Leam- mon, Earl W'alborn, Dan Tappy and the writer are in St. Paris. 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 the days of yore, Yellow and black will always be the colors That will always make our pulses thrill S. P. H. S. to you, we will e’er be true High school days, dear high school Jays. —Mildred N. Hanback. 1910 Ohio; Faye Harvey Glamosky, Detroit, Michigan; Asenath Kizer Hanson, St. Louis, Missouri; Helen Frye Leffel, Christians- burg; Earle Guthridge, dentist at Truckee, California; Lloyd Huffman, Dayton; Cary Kite, dentist at St. Marys, Ohio; Byron Sny- red, manager of creamery at Troy, Ohio; Luther Snyder, mail carrier, Urbana; Jes- sie M. Nixon, librarian at McKinley Junior high school at Columbus. —Jessie M. Nixon. F 1913 a King, an Earl and McBeth. To say noth- ing of William, Prince of Jokes and Charles, master of intellect. Small wonJer the Kite soared high and the Maybel rang out joy- ously as our class song pealed forth at the close of the exercises. Permit us to take you back with us for a peep at our high school days. Go with us to the old brick buliding that stood on the hill, what is now Harmon Park. Two large rooms familiarly known to us as “The Green Room,” anj the “Pink Room,” supplied most of our class room needs. Perhaps there was an advantage over the present arrangement. Closing hour found us unfatigued, because we were not warm from the strain of rushing down long cor- riders anJ worrying lest we lose our way and arrive late to class. 65 I II Ed P .A Let US suppose it to be winter. The noon hour arrives. We satisfy our appe- tites from boxes of half frozen lunch that have been reposing in the unheated cloak rooms. Lunch being over we are thirsty. The old well just south of the building will quench our thirst. How many remember the old iron cups that were securely chain- ed to the pump? What matter how many million germs thrived on the cups’ elge? Again we go back to a lovely Friday afternoon in October. S. P. H. S. is plan- ning a basket ball game. (Yes, of course we played basket ball.) The game is to be played in the open air gym on the school ground. And what team can object? High ceiling, fresh air, soft earth upon which to fall, and no occasion for the referee to call, “ball out,” because it hit a beam. Yes, more than one enthusiastic crowd watchel such a game and “Rah, rahed,” for their team. When the winter grew colder, games were played in the Opera House. This was our resort upon most gala occasions. I wonder how many remember our pet crow? we used to call it “The Raven.” It would perch upon the window sill when we were Freshman and call out “woa” in such a man- ner as often to provoke our smiles. This sometimes caused our teachers to look down upon us with frowns of disapproval. CLASS One afternoon not long ago I was rum- maging through a dusty old trunk that stands in the attic. When I happenel to run across a box filled with some priceless old keepsakes, that I treasure more and more as the years go by. As 1 removed the lid hundreds of news- papar clippings (now yellowing with age) flutterel over the floor. Here were old letters that brought back many happy school day memories. Countless snapshots and photographs now a trifle faded. Some of them brought a smile as I gazed upon the funny big hats, the unbe- coming coiffeurs and the long awkward skirts (for in those days we were bent upon makin gourselves look as old and sedate as possible.) Then again my eyes were dimmed with tears as I looked into the smil- ing faces of a few good old school mates, who have been claimed by leath. As I sat there on the attic floor, read- ing over old literary programs, old invita- rKo T ot‘ I 7f N We thought it had most uncanny judgment and realized that we stulious Freshman were in danger of overworking. Those were great days and we were quite content with our environment, for we knew no better. Contrast these, our high school days with yours, Class of 1929. Your numerous well equipped class rooms, warm lunches in the school cafeteria, bubbling water fountains on each floor, a gymnasium for your gasket ball games anl a large audi- torium for your programs. Yes, our high school experiences and yours have indeed been different. Class of 1929, the class of 1913 con- gratulate you upon the addel advantages you have enjoyed and upon the publication of this annual. We believe it to be a tes- timonial of your fitness to go out into the world and assume greater responsibilities. Again we congratulate you anl wish you well. May each of you become a worthy alumnus of old S. P. H. S. The members of the class were: Lucille Kite, St. Paris; Alta Kizer Nesbitt, St. Paris; Mabel Jenkins Anderson, New Carlisle; Agnes King, Columbus; Bertha McBeth, St. Paris; William Ladkin, Detroit, Michigan; Earl Martz and Charles Spence. —Bertha McBeth. OF 1916 tions to little social affairs that meant so much to us then. Memory took me back to the days when I was a high school girl, trudging back and forth each day, to anl from the old red brick school house which stood on the hill, at the west end of Plum street. I thought of those happy excur- sions to the wools for the early spring flowers. I remembered the great rivalry betw-een the two literary societies and how on Fri- day aftrnoons, dressed up in our Sunday best, with our hearts in our throats and our knees quivering beneath us, we stool be- fore the high school and its visitors and de- livered orations, readings, dialogues and papers. I thought of those never-to-be-for- gotten class meetings, those much-planneJ for Senior receptions and those glorious Halloween masquerades, where we played “Skip To Ma Lue My Darling” until our ever watchful teachers said it was time to go home. 66 5f H E) - I 1 A Ro T ■!’ I 7 N And how could I forget all those inevi- table love affairs anl those thrilling basket ball games played in the old Union Opera House, while we sat on the stage and rooted until we were hoarse. Those four short years filled with trials and troubles and lots of gool times passed by all too soon and at last our work was completed, we had reached the goal toward which we hai been striving. And as our Senior year came to a close like all other Seniors, we were busy with many plans. And as I looked back over our records I knew that our class of 1916 would always be remembered for two things For we were the first class to present a memorial to the school thus we established a new custom with a worthy motive. Dur- ing our last school week we purchased an ele- gant oak roll top desk and placed it in the superintendent’s office. (Today it stands in Supt. Turner’s office in the new school building.) When too, at the close of our Senior year, the old alumni organization was re- vived. (All was due to Supt. Coleman’s effort and interest) for he worked faith- fully in formulating and carrying out the initial plans of the organization. Again I lived over that Tuesday eve- ning on the 23rl of May, when this new or- ganization held its first banquet in the Masonic Hall. I remembered it as one of the grandest affairs of all my high school life, when one hundred and seventeen mem- bers were seated at the long banquet tables and were served by colored waiters import- ed from “Urbana.” On Sunday evening, May 14, the Meth- odist church was filled to overflowing for it was there our Baccalaureate sermon took place, Rev. Mathews delivering the address, “The Line of Greatest Resistence is the Line of Righteous Triumph.” May 18, our Senior reception was hell in the Masonic Hall and the following eve- ning those anxiously awaited Commence- ment exercises took place in the Union Opera House and it was filled with the largest crowd that had ever assembled to witness such exercises. The old stage looked its best that mem- orable night as a beautiful stage setting had been accomplished by profusely covei-- ing all surfaces with green branches, while our class flower, the old fashioned wild rose was used to splendid alvantage, com- pleting our color scheme of rose and green. As the curtain slowly rose, the gaze of the audience fell upon ten Seniors, namely: Misses Lucile Pence, Gladys Tomlin, Ruth McMorran, Olive Kizer, Thelma Kite, Kath- leen Kite and Messrs. Raymond Apple, Allen Taylor, Harold Lewis and Laurel Gibbs and our three patient teachers, Supt. Clifton Coleman, Carena Jackman and Ruth Max- well. John Kite, president of the board of education, J. C. Neer, county superinten- dent and the speaker of the evening, John Davison, then director of the Normal De- partment of Ohio Northern University, Ada. Mr. Kite presentel our diplomas and Mr. Neer awarded the class honors to Olive Kizer and after a selection by the Arion Quartet, the memorable evening came to a close. VVe had our little mark on a page of the school’s history and now we would pass on leaving our vacant chairs to be fill- ed by those who were to follow. As I sat there reminiscing, the evening shadows crept in at the attic win lows, re- minding me that I had no more time to waste dreaming, for today those six girl gi'aduates and those four gallant young men that sat before the footlights as Seniors, are now scattered anl all playing a part in that drama called “Life.” Lucile Pence and Ruth McMorran are both graduate nurses from Grant Hospital and are practicing their chosen profession in the city of Columbus. All the rest of the girl graduates have long since joined the “Ancient anl Honorable Order of House- keepers.” Today Raymond Apple is one of our most reliable and business like young gro- cery men. Allen Taylor is a builder’s contractor in Dayton. Harold Lewis resides in Colum- bus and is an electrical engineer with the General Electric people. Laurel Gibbs is a civil engineer and has been with a lumber firm in Washington until just recently. So I just can’t help but feel proud of all the members of this class of 1916 and I hope as we journey down lfe’s highway,' we -will continue to perfect those lessons we learn- ed in old S. P. H. S . —Kathleen K. Brown. 67 f i 19 c o CLASS OF 1920 When Mr. Turner fame to the St. Paris school in 1916, he was greeted by a Fresh- man class of thirty-two members. Perhaps his Mathmetics courses were too difficult for some, Miss Louther’s Latin frightened others or Miss Newton require 1 too many book reports—at any rate the class de- creased in size until at the end of the four year period only twelve of the orginal num- ber had earned their diplomas. Among the many to leave our school oi fall by the wayside are: Donald Gibbs, Ren- ato Napoli (the Italian) Beatrice Keller, Ruth Schooler, Ruth Johnson, Lillian Tay- lor (deceased) Donald Offenbacker and Grace Lewis. The class spent three years at the old building enjoying the usual class parties, etc., excepting the privilege of giving the Seniors the customary reception, which so- cial affair was omitted because of more pressing needs brought on by the World War. Our Senior year was profitably and pleasurably spent in the new Johnson-St. Paris school building and on June 11, 1920, the honor of being the first class to grad- uate from the new building came to the fol- lowing members: Paul Runkle, Martha Tay- lor, Octave Ammon, Trixie Apple, Delbert Baugh, Cline Currey, Harold Hill, Lottie Harter (Yocum) Dale Lee, Paul Offen- backer, Esther Rose, Hiram Rushaw, Logan Smith anl Gertrude Wiant. The class of ’20 contributed liberally to perhaps the strongest basket ball team our school had ever had to that time and it is with much interest that we look upon the success of the present high school team. As a lasting memorial to our school, class joined class ’21 in erecting the stone posts at the entrance to the school grounds. We are glad to know that S. P. H. S. is to have a seal to represent the school— past, present and future—anl although we may be thought of as a part of the past, we assure the present highschool generation that class '20 stands firmly in favor of the highest ideals and the swiftest advance- ment that may be made for the uplifting of that thing which we hold in common— Old S. P. H. S. —Gertrude Wiant. CLASS OF 1924 One September morning in 1920, we found eighteen Freshman eager to start their high school work and to welcome three new teachers,Miss Gordon, Miss Kremer, Mr. Klapp and our former teacher, Miss Nixon, with Mr. Turner as superintendent. We shone in class and led in fun and good times. At the close of the year we had one of the best stunts in the carnival. We displayed our talent in giving a mock wed- ding, Frank Ross starring as groom, with Mildred Mitchell as bride, John Brough, the officiating minister. The rest fitted into their respective places as bridesmaids, ush- ers, maid-of-honor, best man, and parents. A year later, we find this illustrious class assembled in the Sophomore room. Some members of the class having droppel from the ranks while others came in to fill the vacancies. We did our usual brilliant work and captured the prize in Good Eng- lish week. This work being the interpre- tation of Sir Lockinvar. We had our usual number of social affairs. We not only shone in society but also in athletics. Doe. Ross making the first team when a Fresh- man and continuing on. Our third year began. We have grown into higher knowledge. We greeted a new principal, high school teacher, Miss Colvin. Our third Good English week found us tri- umphant 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 an! the Burial of Bad English.” Russell Stitzel officiating as minister and Doc. Ross as undertaker, with a goodly number of mourners. We kept up our usual ability in the class room and in athletics we gave Benny (Donald) Pence to the team. Our social affairs still flourished. At last with pomp anl ceremony we reached and lived our fourth year of high school learning. We were the honorable Seniors. We started our- high school career with eighteen members and we ended this memorable occasion with eighteen. Nine of the eighteen having started anl finished the four years together. For four years we had gathered and stored away the fruits of knowledge to be used when needed. As 68 CO steps to our graduation in May 1924, we presented “Daddy Lorg Legs” for our class play. Rev 0. E. Miller deliverel the Bac- calaureate sermon using for his theme “The Seven Jeweled Diadem.” Prof. C. L. Clifton of Ohio State University, gave the Commencement address. W. M. Berry, president of the board of education, ,pre- sentel to the nine boys and nine girls grad- uating their diplomas. Out of the eight- een receiving their diplomas, five are en- joying the happiness of married life. They are: Ruby Barger (Johnson), Ethel Cooper (Boyd) Dorothy Clark (Counts), Herbert Foster and William McClimans. Five are training youthful minds in the way of edu- cation. They are: Geneva Batdorf in Jack- CLASS Don’t worry about the future, The present is all thou hast, The future will soon be present And the present will soon be past. The past—Old school mates, oil mem- ories, old happenings, how difficult to re- call! But how many changes can be wrought in four years. Our happy times are too numerous to recall—throughout our Fresh- man year individual rivalry predominated, and as a result all our teachers suffered while trying to promote class spii'it. In the beginning of our Sophomore year our ranks were depleted by one when death claimed Albert Apple. This left sev- enteen to carry on. We were honored in our Junior year with a new member, none other than Frank Ross, whom Fate had destinel an official Baccalaureate decorator, for the third suc- cessive year. He proved his worth to us, when we were proclaimed the most original and artistic decorators. son Twp.; Norma McBeth in Clark county; Josephine Pence, Ruth Apple, Helen Heas- ton in Johnson-St. Paris. Gladys Gabriel is a capable secretary in Springfield. If you want any barber work done go to Donald Pence in St. Paris. Russell Stitzel is a pharmacist in Springfield. Ralph Johnson is in the real estate business in Sprngfield. Naaman Apple is a capable business man now located in Greenville. Millard Stein- berger is holding a gool position in Hagers- town, Indiana. Emory Crouse is working in Columbus. Maynard Berry, our class president, who lives at home is keeping an account of accomplishments done by the var- ious members of the class of ’24. —Helen Heaston. OF 1925 A memorable night was the fifteenth of May, when sixteen of the original class occupied the honored seats, dear to the hearts of all Seniors. The present finds each member of the class active and progressive. Several re- main in St. Paris, proving their worth in various vocations. Two are engaged in the noble profession of nursing, while more than two are in the humble, but likewise noble profession of matrimony. An! now we come to the future, the goal of this great world. But who can tell what golden hours with what full hands, may be waiting you in the distance? Concern yourself with Today, Woo it, and teach it to obey, Your will and wish Since time began. Today has the friend of man, But in his blindness and his sorrow He looks to yesterday and tomorrow. —Anne Urban. CLASS OF 1927 Fourteen short yeai-s have sped away, since a group of happy freckle faced chil- dren found for the first time, themselves occupying the old battered seats in the little brown building on the hill. Ah! Fourteen Years! W’hich can be likened to a drama, enacted in that many ! ays, each day representing a certain canto, wherein the actors properly carrying out their parts. In the first eight scenes, we were mingled together in gaiety and laugh- ter, with a few light touches of grief. All of this was a comedy, which prepared the way for the four following acts, which may be listed under the title “Through the Four Years of High School.” In the fall of 1923, we sailel into the first grade of high school, as a group, of carefree Freshies and not until we had wad- ed into the depths of the studies designated by that position, did it actually begin to dawn upon us what an education meant. Our struggle then was a hard one, but we were all to profit by the knocks, which tf) 6T I I Ed PA Rd I of I d4. N were dealt to each of us. 1924 found us anxiously awaiting to enter the Sophomore class so that we might avenge upon the Freshmen some of the se- vere treatment which we received the year before. By this time we had become more adjusted to our work, besides our boys were beginning to make them selves famous in high school activities and the girls too were not willing to linger behind. It was dur- this year that we had the privilege of wel- coming into our class a new member, Miss Edrie Evlisizor, a basket ball star. Once within the Junior class we assum- ed an air of responsibility and so became a much more serious minded group. It is unnecessary to enumerate here what our boys had accomplished along the lines of athletics. For on the walls of the old study hall, you can plainly see for yourselves, the pennant awarded the county champions of that year, which our fellows struggled so ardently to help win. Here again we were joined by two new students, Misses Nellie Knull and Ruth Jenkins. Thus we steamed into the Senior class with a crew of sixteen. Those aboard our good old Ship of State were: Helen Evans, Helen Brecount, Mildred Lemmon, Ruth Jenkins, Ruth Nixon, Edrie Evilsizor, Anna Mary Moore, Mabel McClimans, Nellie Knull, Milo Berry, Junior Bollinger, Hugh Ginn, Ronald Procter, Stanage Scott, Her- man Walborn and Don Norman. This year we became the dignified Sen- iors, offering advice where it wasn’t need- ed. It will be impossible to forget the fuss- ing, quarreling and fighting, which was characteristic of us during this year. We never did seem to agree at any one time as a group. We had often witnessed with envy the graduation of other Senior classes in pre- vious years and longed for the time to be at hand when we woull have completed our journey down that long long, trail. But for some reason that desire by the time of tne last semester, was very much lacking. Time seemed to glide by so rapidly pushing our ship into a strange harbor. Then all was over. We had completed our journey together anl it was with solemn counte- nances that we bad each other “farewell.” Something undefinable had stamped its mark upon each of us, never to be absent in our memories of dear old S. P. H. S., even though we grow to be gray haired men and women. Finally we discovered ourselves afloat upon—not a river, but a great sea—the great sea of life. For now we became en- gulfed into the swirl of cities and men and it was up to us to strive for ourselves in the great struggle for existence. Herein begins a fifth act on the drama of life. But the characters have changed their costumes, manners and environment, some securing an assistant actor. Helen Evans has become a clerk in the Variety Store at St. Paris. Anna Mary Moore has accepted a position of bookkeep- er in a magnificient creamery of that city. Edrie Evilsizor has plunged into the bonds of wedlock and is now the Mrs. Robert Bar- ger, residing in Springfield. If all reports are true, Helen Brecount has also taken the dangerous leap into similar hands. And we all hope she finds them agreeable. Mil- dred Lemmon has long caused many of us to expect some such occurance but as yet she is clerking in the Kroger grocery in St. Paris. Ruth Nixon has found it more con- venient to spend her second year of college life at Wittenberg, Springfield. We hear that Mabel McClimans is studying to be- come a nurse. Ruth Jenkins has found it necessary to remain at home and Nellie Knull is attending Springfield Business Col- lege at Springfield. Just now Milo Berry seems to be seek- ing for the town “Bell.” Junior Bollinger and his chum, Hugh Ginn, appears to be making ready to settle down in a quiet, comfortable home of their own in their native city. Don Norman is going to use his knowledge to the best advantage along agricultural lines. W’hile Stanage Scott is a Sophomore at Wittenberg, where he is ob- taining a foundation for the ministery and his old high school chum, Herman Walborn, is now enrolled in his second year in Heidelberg College at Tiffin, Ohio. To him also comes the beckoning call of the ministery. At last clouds seem to darken our skies and we assemble to mourn the passing of one of our most beloved and esteemed class- mates. Always were we to find ourselves greeted by the cheerful, happy smile of Ronald, as he made his way daily among us. Scarcely two seasons have yet elapsed since he left our midst. For which we are 70 H Fo' P A to adopt a more serious attitude in life, with a fuller realization, that this span of life is so very, very brief. We will continually be reading the writ- ing, scribbled upon the sand of time that will constantly be turning our thoughts CLASS On a September morning in 1924, eighteen Freshmen began their high school career, at old S. P. H. S., with Mr. Turner, superintendent, Mr. Keifer, principal, Miss Nixon and Miss Colvin, as our teachers. The eighteen members were: Kenneth Mitchell, Garner Licklider, Mildred Allen, Wavel Sarver, Stanage Scott, Herman Wal- born, Pauline Garver, Oliver Harter, George Middleton, Ralph Stockton, Ethel Gabriel, Adolee Mitchell, Edwin Shank, Donald Zer- kle, Thelma Kessler, Byrda Kline Margaret Bridge and Virgil Harmon. After our trials with Latin and Alge- bra, our Freshman year soon passed and we found ourselves Sophomores. During this year we lost several members: Margaret Bridge, Byrda Kline, Ethel Gabriel, Pauline Garver, Virgil Harmon and Thelma Kessler, but gained three new members: Robert Clem, Leonard Hanback and Helen Willets. This year we had a new principal, Mr. Harshbarger. During our Junior year, two new mem- bers joined our class: Catherine Weagly, coming from Hamler, Ohio and Leroy Booth, from the state of Montana. This year we lost Ralph Stockton, who joined the U. S. Navy, Stanage Scott and Herman Walborn, who joined the class of ’27; Oliver Harter, Edwin Shank and Helen Willits. At the beginning of our Senior year two new members joined our ranks, Stan- ley Brown and Tracy Currant. Our teach- ers this year were: Mr. Winters, principal; Miss Colvin, Miss Butterfield and Mr. Turn- er. We will never forget the trip the Amer- ican Democracy Class made to Columbus, to visit the various institutions. Mr. and Mrs. Turner chaperoned us. The institu- tions visited were: Police Department, City Hall, Ohio State Capitol Building, Ohio State University, Ohio State Penitentiary, Insane Asylum and Institution for Deaf and Dumb. The Physics class also took a trip to visit the Ohio Edison Power Plant at Springfield. Both trips were interesting as well as instructive. Ro I e 3 1 N back to those happy and glorious days in dear old S. P. H. S. with kindest remem- brances of those teachers who suffered so much for our good, during our years be- neath the Yellow and the Black. —Herman Walborn. OF 1928 The latter part of the year we went to Springfield to have our pictures taken and we will always think that “Len” or Kenneth cracked the camera for our pictures were not very good. Our class play “ A Pair of Sixes” which we gave in May was considered quite a “scream.” The arguments in it were sure- ly true to our school life for we always found time for arguing. When Commencement time came there were just twelve members to graduate. FJght. hoys and four girls. Those graduating were: Adolee Mitchell, Wavel Sarver, Mil- dred Allen, Catherine Weagly, Garner Lick- lider, Donald Zerkle, George Middleton, Le- roy Booth, Leonard Hanback. Kenneth Mitchell, Tracy Currant and Stanley Brown. Of this number, five are in college at the present time: Garner Licklider, Miami University; Leroy Booth, University of Mon- tana {Catherine Weagly, student nurse at Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati; Mildred Allen and Adolee Mitchell, Piqua Business School. The rest of us are doing the things we can find to do around home. Like most classes we tried to do our bit for S. P. H. ‘S. as we contributed! mem- bers to the various activities, girls’ sex- tette, boys’ quartet, orchestra, basket ball teams and debating teams. Through all the years our praises we’ll sing To you, Oh St. Paris High— Loyalty, honor, love we’ll bring To you, Oh St. Paris High. The best, the truest friends we found In you, Oh, St. Paris High— Memories the dearest, happiest are bound With you. Dear St. Paris High. The Yellow and Black shall be our light To lead us back to you— The years shall sev’r our hearts no never From our old Alma Mater. —W. A. S. 71 S. P. H. S. Graduates W H Ts 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 (deceased) 1879 Frank W. Fromme I. N. McCallister Emma Northcutt Talbot Ida Knull Smith 1880 C. E. Buroker J. H. Biddle Jas. T. Hamilton (deceased) Forest James A. E. Helmick Amoretta Flowers Estella Riker Fromme I 1883 Grant V. Fromme John W. Millette W. F. Pond 1884 Claude D. Kelly 1885 Georg 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 Ioia 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 Hockman Nellie Carlo Greiner John Richeson Frank Richeson 1892 Millard Brelsford Guy McElwian Earl French Pleasant Powell Cappie McClure Michaelsis Nettie Shidler Friauff Grace Rhodes Jones Laura White 1893 Eugene Brown Daisy Cutler Kite Ollie Leathley Toomire Daisy Schull Patrick 1894 Millie Gibbs (deceased) Harry Hawk Emmett Kite Emma Pond (decased) Jennie Vedier Doup 1895 Frank Hanback Otto Largent Wallace Hunt Myrtle Musselman Brubaker Anna Jones Brown William Runkle Anna Wilson Teachout 1896 Maude Hawk Cox (deceased) Lizzie Bull Baker Victoria Brown Raff Elma Kizer Hunt Jessie Leathley Nellie Losh Jackson Frank 1897 Winifred Hutchinson Scott Allie Rhynard Scott Minetta Lippencott Cretors Emma Schull Grace Saunders Minnie Showers Kite Harry Woods 1898 Elber 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 Richson Sise Cevil V. Jones William Smith 1901 Clarence Pence Fred Black Claude Rue Emerson Clem Iza Everingham Stevens Walter Stevens Freeman Bollinger Loren Pence Blanche West Johnson 1902 Arthur L. Bollinger W'arren Stevens Oasis G. Jones Zephyr Deaton McMorran Hattie Mahan Mae Norman Clem Stella Sturgeon West Marley Leathley 72 H £9 1903 Mary Brubaker (deceased) Zola Deaton Pence Mary Huffman Weimer Alice Judy Chambers Harley Scott Bessie Dugan Mai'y Faulkner Jones Carrie Graves Bollinger Leah Riker (deceased) Paul Shiedler Elsar Heater Loretta Dugan (deceased) Alpha Pence D. A. Mowen Wid Sturgeon 1904 Zola Deaon Pence Carrie Graves Bollinger 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 Howards Beck Nelle Culley Ralph Garrette Regina I. McMorran (deceased) Earl Zerkle 1907 Vera Bollinger Armour Mamie Bollinger Nellie Nixon Jones Mary Richeson Finney (deceased Ralph Guthridge Fannie Black Jessie M Fuson (deceased) Nora Poorman Casebolt Orra Buroker Nellie Brown Sturgeon Sam N. McMorran Verda Klapp Putnam Roy Magovern Herman Nixon Benj. H. Riker Myrtle Urben Remer P A Ro I 1908 Augusta Leedom Sutter Walter Jenkins Verda Pence Anna Gabriel Thurman Hilling Mollie King Charles Putnam Leon Goldberg Rex Furrow 1909 Zetta Beaty Miller Grace Goode Wolcott Lucinda Leedom Fannie Cowan Leanhart Mary Poorman Stevenson Flossie Hancock Harry Hunter Mary Dye Sykes Dessie Huffman Tracy Jones Harry Manning 1910 Fannie Bollinger Asenath Kizer Hanson Lloyd Huffman Helen Frye Leffel Jessie Nixon Carey Kite Faye Harvey Glominski Earl Guthridge Byron Snyder Luther Snyder 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 Mathews Smith Marie Neal Schneck Grace Reed Naomi Shidler Beltz Georgia Tappy Furrow Olive Toomire Gordon of I 71 tC Leona Weaver Heck Roy Allison Raymond Kemp Harvey Loudenbaek 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 Mabel Spence (deceased) Grace Walborn Snyder Martha Mohler 1915 Gladys Anderson Ruth Berry Klapp (deceased) Marie Cory Straub Mary Mitchell Oda Rhynard Marshall Herbert Brown Donald Bollinger Lowell Jones Ralph Klapp 1916 Raymond 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 Elva Runkle (deseased) Forest Taylor Earl Walborn Glen Vickery Keith Cretors (deceased) Owen Harvey Mildred Hanback Laura Johnson Breckenridge Gertrude Kite Lemmon 73 OO W H Eb Leota Runkle Laura Spence Neva Wiant Harold Carmin 1918 John Barger Nat Brown Walter Barger Carleton Owens Wilbur Taylor Dale Anderson Marguerite Lee Pence Helen McBeth Barger Ada Vickery Clamson 1910 Millard Ammon Donald Loudenback Clela Apple Wibel Carroll Smith Edna Barger Ruth Cretors Thobaben Bessie Hamilton Beaty Vera Neice Barger Pearl Urban Lewis 1920 Paul Runkle Cline Currey Harold Hill Octave Ammon 1 Paul Offenbaeker Hiram Rushaw Delbert Baugh Logan Smith Dale Lee Martha Taylor Esther Rose Lottie Harter Yoeun. Trixie Apple Gertrude Wiant 1921 Robert Taylor Paul Vickery Lowell Runkle Lucille Jenkins Hill Jeanette Wiant Ethel Pence Kathleen Leedom Elma Beaty Pauline Huffman Paul Klapp Clifford Barger Clarence Beaver Pauline Hunt Oneita Rudasill Viola Rhynard Ruth Hanback Nell Ross Lucinda Hamilton 1922 Marion Neher Mitchell Reed Richard Barger Herbert West Herman Rose Gladys Mowen Lome Smith Musselman Adol Rhynard Morris 1923 Clydus Steinberger Theodore Harter Hubert Robbins Warren Pence Harold Shank Harry Sprague Herman Smith Genevieve Brown Mildred Mitchell Mildred Ginn Steinberger Irene Roberts Thelma Emerick Ruth Clemmans Ruth Rider Nellie Hahn Clem 1924 Maynard Berry Russell Stitzel Ralph Johnson Millard Steinberger Donald Pence Naaman Apple William McClimans Herbert Foster Emory Crouse Norma McBeth Helen Heaston Ruth Apple Ruby Barger Josephine Pence Dorothy Clark Geneva Batdorf Ethel Cooper Boyd Gladys Gabriel 1925 Francis McDonough Frank Ross Clyde Smith William Middleton Courtland Bull Robert Stone Dale Mowen Maurice Jenkins Evelyn Apple Barger Anne Urban Catherine Urban Susan Wiant Millicent Moore Louden Wolaver Mabel Hamilton 1926 Randolph Berry John Middleton Ellsworth Cretors Robert Barger Carl Van Culin Charles Zea Paul Sprague Donald Poorman Hilda Pence Donr.a Mclnturff Naomi Mclnturff Lucile Nixon 1927 Ronald Procter (deceased) Milo Berry Hugh Ginn Stanage Scott Herman Walborn Junior Bollinger Mildred Leammon Ruth Nixon Nellie Knull Helen Evans Ruth Jenkins Kdrie Evilsizor Barger Mabel McClimans Anna Mary Moore Helen Brecount 1928 Garner Licklider George Middleton Donald Zerkle Leonard Hanback Leroy Booth Tracy Current Stanley Brown Kenneth Mitchell Mildred Allen Wavel Sarver Adolee Mitchell Catherine Weagly 74 H JEb P A JRd I of I A M Glass Prophecy (Continued from page 18) At this point the old woman came for- warl and replenished the almost extinct supply of powder, not once ceasing her wear- isome chant. As the vapor arose again an office room —more solemn and impressive in its fur- nishings than the former and before a table sat an upright dignified figure, dressed sole- ly in white. Surely this was no acquain- tance of mne! I knew her not. More fig- ures in white filed into the room and it was easily perceptible from their attitude that they held this Being in awe anl respect. One arm was outstretched seemingly giving instructions and for some obscure reason, from somewhere out of the dim past a famil- iar phrase beat incessantly against my mem- ory and I seemed to hear these words, “Hey, Chicken, loan me your finger nail file, will ya?” As I strove for remembrance, two fur-clad figures, carrying emergency cases, .lashed unceremonously into the room. Sure- ly these were favored individuals or they would never dare! As they neared that dignified person I saw her rigid self-control break down anl her lips part in a hail— everyone would have recognized as‘ “Hi, there kids!” back at school. It was Jo— superintendent of some nurses’ training school—her two companions, Casty and my- self. But what had become of Martha? What had become of her nursing ambition? As though in answer to my thoughts, out of the cloud—like vapor arose a city scene. Many strange looking cars were passing Jown the street. All at once the traffic stopped. I was looking directly at the homiest little home imaginable. The door opened—there was Martha, older—but with a look of sat- isfaction upon her face. Another figure fol- lowed closely behind her. And as he came nearer, I saw that he was talking rapidly, and gesticulating willly. Even if it had not been for the redness of hair I would have recognized him easily from the look of pleasure upon his face which he seemed to gather from the usual heated ai-gument into which they had fallen. A piece of beautiful scenery flashed be- fore my eyes—many people—their faces all vague, one alone stood out clearly, a rugged countenance, which I recognaized as Proc. A huge brilge was under construction and Proc as chief engineer, was not one to be disobeyed. A terrible roaring seemed to envelope the room in which I sat. My mind became hazy. I sat there as one turned to stone. .All at once this strange feeling left me— out of the cloud-like vapor I glimpsed a working swiftly over its engine. Standing huge air mail plane and two mechanics were nearby I discerned a tall heavily dal figure, which I knew must be the pilot. Just a moment the vision lingered—and I saw it was John. Once more the room was in complete darkness. I no longer heard the monot- oneous chant of the old woman. Out of the density of the vapor rose the vision of a huge crowded court room. I glanced to- warl that place of prominence and imagine my surprise when from behind that iron- like mask of the judge, I discovered the features of Bob, our old class president. From the smoke arose a city scene similar to the one before. Many people one in particular caught and held my atten- were passing hurriedly down the streets, but tion. A market basket hung carelessly up- on herarm and as she turned away from a window, I looked full into her countenance. It was Delma living up to her life-work she had undertaken while still a Senior in high school. Her face faded and a new picture ap- peared. A rich looking town car, with a liv- eried Japanese chauffeur at the wheel was passirg slowly down the street. I caught a glimpse of a dark man seated within the car. I watched the car move slowly through the heavy traffic and even as I looked it drew up and stopped before a huge depart- ment store. As I glanced at the building, I noticed this sign in great flaring letters, “Sturgeoninsky’s Department Stores.” And then I knew what had become of Howard. His knowledge of salesmanship attained as a worker at Kroger’s had enabled and aided him to gain where others had failed. The next picture that came before me was one of a small town—quiet and of a peaceful appearance. Of the many small town and villages I had seen on my travels, this one was by 79 T H Fo I) A far the most familiar and beautiful. The place where I had been brought up and taught my A B C’s, St. Paris—my old home town. It had remained the same. As I ooked a feeling of gladness stole over me, for I would have it no other way—just the same as it had always been and as I wanted it always to be. A place of refuge from the toil and heat and strife of cities. As I gazed eagerly for familiar faces upon the streets, I saw many children pass- ing. Far behind them a solitary figure walked slowly. In her arms iwere clasped several leaflets of music. As she came nearer I could see that she wore no hat, and the sun caught and reflected the reddish tints of her hair. Almost immediately I re- cognized Rosetta. She was living up to her life dream teaching music at St. Paris High. Even as I watched, she entered a bar- ber shop and from out of the darkness of the interior I saw an exceptionally pretty woman come to meet her. Even from be- hind that mask of friendliness and comrade- ship so prevalent among old classmates I could distinguish an air of business inter- ests and then I knew what had become of Mid. Her tastes for beauty always so evi- dent in herself had carried her into the work of assisting other women to gain beauty through her able fingers. All at once a wave of heat swept through and engulfed the room in which I sat. I strove in vain for consciousness—the old woman was gone. I felt myself sinking, sinking—the heat was terrific. I felt as though I was suffocating, and then suddenly as if at a great distance I heard a bell ring, which partly aided me to regain my com- posure. A shai'p pain went through my side as someone’s elbow found it’s way to a sensi- tive spot and a voice hissed loudly in my ear, “Hey stupid, cantcha hear that bell?” And as my feet hit the floor and my eyes flew open, the usual scenes with which sleepy classes are so closely associated greeted me, and I heard the voice of our teacher saying, “Our lesson for tomorrow will be over to part B and take the Special Studies at the end of the first part.” And then all evidences of sleepiness left me, as somewhere near the door I heard a familiar plaintive voice cry, “My gosh, Mr Winters, all that?” Rp I - J I 9 f IT We have been four years in high school Teachers preaching the Golden Rule, We’ve had some fights with the teachers Some love affairs too-------- But there is nothing like the studying we do (?) Susie Chickens like to fight Just for spite Always with the teachers Never with the preachers. Susie Winters: If you had 10,000,000 eggs in cold storage----- Brown: Well, what if you let them go. Procter: They would get rotten. Red A: Pete why do you always have to interupt every time the preachers ask me a question? Pete: Why only to tell the truth. Red A: Yes, but the preachers ask me who was the first one off the Ark and I said Noah was the first, you had to speak up and say there were three before Noah. Pete: Well, there were three because the Bible says that when the Ark landed Noah came forth. Miss Miller: Tuty, what is a verb? Tuty: A teacher’s paddle. Miss Miller: Why, how’s that? Tuty: Because it has action. Bill: What is the greatest acrobatic feat? Sam: Football, I guess. Bill: No. Wheeling, West Virginia across the Ohio. Teacher: What three words are used most in the English language? Student: (absent mindedly): I don’t know. Teacher: Correct. If a man smashed a clock, could he be convicted for killing time? Not if the clock struck first. 80 CNO These Merchants Have Made This Annual Possible and We Appreciate Them. First National Bank Urban’s Store City Restaurant Leo Buroker B. T. Apple Merica Tinning Shop Brown’s Grocery Stalder’s Drug Store Burkimer’s Hardware Store News-Dispatch Flaig’s Lumber Yard Furnas Ice Cream Co. St. Paris Grain Co. Murray Publishers Biddle Photographer Dr. Brown, Dentist St. Paris Poultry Co. Clemen’s Grocery Printz's Coal Yard Jones’ Drug Store Bon Ton Shop Hahn Tinning Shop Ben Urban Shoe Store The Oasis Knull’s Recreation Hall Richeson, Undertaker Procter Sturgoen Mclnturff Meat Market Warren’s Store Weller’s Drug Store Brown’s Dept. Store Batdorf Dry Goods Store St. Paris Oil Co. Lee’s Garage Central National Bank Prince’s Barber Shop W. W. Idle L. K. Jones Jones Frank S. E. Kite, Insurance Farmers Grain and Feed Co. Hunters’ Garage W. E. Zerkle, Insurance Hitt Fuller Kahn Clothing Co. Tannehill Milling Co. Patronize Our Adevertisers They Make This Annual Possible 81 GJT H fb A Ro I I 9l N W. A. Biddle YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER 26 Yz South Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio Successor to The Stanton Studio COOPERATION is mutually effective It makes— Our Store Your Store You need our merchandise We need your trade! —A transaction to our mutual benefit. F. C. Batdorf Dry Goods Store “The Store of Quality” ST. PARIS, OHIO Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Warren E. Zerkle Agent WEST WALNUT STREET ST. PARIS, OHIO 82 61; H Ep P A lo I ■ T ?! H Bert R. Richeson Weller’s Funeral Director Complete line of Ambulance Patent Medicines Service Paints, Varnishes All latest Magazines Phone 260 Phone 74 ST. PARIS, OHIO ST. PARIS, OHIO The Urban Store Procter Sturgeon Clothing, Dry Goods Farm Implements Furnishings Hardware Floor Coverings Stoves SHOES Radios ST. PARIS, OHIO Leo Urban Goldie Urban Mike Halpern ST. PARIS, 0. THACKERY, 0. 83 6| H E) P A F I I I N Earning and Saving As a usual thing people spend much time and thought in learning how to earn mon- ey but very little in learning how to save it after it is earned. Money saved is the basis of money earn- ed. Which in turn is the basis of more pleasure for ourselves and others. Learn how to save by depositing something in this strong bank every week. The First National Bank ST. PARIS, OHIO The Roll of Honor Bank 84 cr H -E)- ■ � P A Rp I o J I 1 N (Continued from page 32) Sarah is humorous, And fond of fun, But when we mention Arithmetic, She almost starts to run. Then there is our Martha, Who is fond of teasing, She’s a favorite of many And is really quite pleasing. Ross came from St. Louis We hope he will stay. He's good in his studies And starred in our play. Rebekah came from Jackson, She’s a good mathematican, She’s an amateur poet, And also a musician. Blue eyes and light hair That sometimes shows curl A typical blonde— Lodema’s the girl. Now that you’ve heard our story What do you think of our class? Of course we hear your answer, “They just can’t be surpassed.” Next year we’ll enter High School, True devotion we won’t lack, For we mean to be most loyal To the Yellow and the Black. N. C. M. THE PARISIAN - A PRODUCT OF STljr Parts Sfrius-Utspatrlj Lowell K. Jones RUGS All Types, All Grades ‘7 we cant save you money, don’t buy.” Phone 146 Zerkle Troehler Home killed meats of quality FISH—Nordec, Fillet of Haddock Butter, Cheese Milk We are pleased to serve our customers Phone 113 as ST. PARIS, OHIO ST. PARIS, OHIO T H Tb P A Rd I g 3 I A. M SPRING STYLES in PLEASING ASSORTMENT YOUNG MEN’S SUITS in GRAY—TANS—And BEAUTIFUL BLUES Most of them with two trousers Distinctive Styles For The High School and College Man $22.50 $25.00 $27.50 Extra Trousers $5.00 KAHN’S 318 N. Main St., Piqua, Ohio 6JT H E CND Oasis GANDY ICE CREAM COLD DRINKS SANDWICHES W. C. TOOMIRE ST. PARIS, OHIO Sales and Service Ride in a Model A Ford before you buy. Call us for a demonstration W. F. Lee Ford Dealer for Ford Service Phone 180 St. Paris, 0. W. W. Idle Knull’s Recreation Jk TrtntfoHaH— Chevrolet Sales and A good place to meet Service A good place to eat A Six Cylinder Car A good place to be In the price range of a four Used Cars Meet me at We repair all makes of cars The Recreation ST. PARIS, OHIO ST. PARIS, OHIO 87 T H I) P A Ro I W I 13, N Saving is a Good Habit that inspires more good habits. It promotes self reliance and self respect. It teaches the economy of one’s powers. It invites a wholesome confidence in one’s better self that makes one live in a larger tomorrow. The Central National Bank ST. PARIS, OHIO The J. W. Brown Store Piquas Favorite Trading Place DRY GOODS MILLINERY WOMEN’S READY-TO-WEAR FOOTWEAR HOUSE FURNISHINGS Merchandise of Merit Moderately Priced 88 oo P A Rq I Wedge Grocery Specialties and Staples Quality Food City Restaurant Fry our 35c Lunch Short orders at all hours at the right price Ice Cream Cigars E. F. Brown, Prop. Phone 167 A. GILLELAND ST. PARIS, OHIO ST. PARIS, OHIO Slim: When do you do your hardest work? Yock: Before breakfast always. Slim: What do you do? Yock: Trying to get outa bed. St. Paris Oil Co. Gasoline Joseph and Martha were looking at a Kerosene seed catalogue in the study hall. Mr. Winters: Are you planning to put shrubbery around your home? Mobiloils Mr. Winters: What were the Federal Greases Reserve Banks created for, Evelyn? Evelyn: They were created to back up the Red Hot Banks in the West er or no I mean the Wild Cat Banks. KELLY TIRES Willie: What did I learn today, teach- Teacher: Why do you ask? Willie: They’ll want to know at home. Phone 217 Bob Hanback: Looking at Esther’s picture. “Pretty good looking frame, isn’t it?” ST. PARIS, OHIO 89 W H JEd .....P A IE I of 1 u Bon Ton Dry Gleaning and Pressing 24 hour service All work Guaranteed Save $15 to $20 on Suits The Fairbanks Tailoring Tail- ored to your individual meas- ure by men tailors at $23.75 Pure Virgin Wool Fit Guaranteed Leroy Brown ST. PARIS, OHIO Talking about Marginal Utility in De- mocracy class. , Mr. Winters had been speaking of fountain pens. Then changing the subject to pianos he asked, “Would you have use for more than one at home? Jeanette (out of a reverie) Yes, if you couldn’t hang on to it. Talking about the formation of new coal fields. Winters: There are no new coal fields being formed in the world today. Brown: What’s the matter with Africa? Winters: I guess it’s alright. Nick: Just because there is niggers there, that is no sign there’s coal there. Joseph trying to look out of the window at the men putting coal in the basement. Mr. Winters: Alright Joseph if you want to go out and help shovel coal you may. Joseph: Er er no I don’t believe I do. Mr. Turner: (In Physics) What kind of bubbles would you have if you put a strip of zinc in a solution of hydrochloric acid? Brown: Negative bubbles. Hahn Plumbing and Heating Roofing and Pinning Plumbing, Stoves Pumps and pump repairing Phone 28 ST. PARIS, OHIO The Farmers’ Grain Feed Co. J. C. Heaston, Sec. and Mgr. Grain, Seed ,Flour, Feed, Goal, Salt, Posts, Fence, etc. We Specialize in Swift’s Red Steer Fertilizer and Red Top Steel Posts. ST. PARIS, OHIO 90 W H £9 P A lo I c-r I I H Hunter’s Garage Drugs, Paints Harold Hunter, E. Main St. Wall Paper, Radios ST. PARIS, OHIO Auto Tires General Auto Rase Ball Goods Repairing Wreeker Service Tennis Supplies DAYTON THOROUGHBRED TIRES Golf Supplies Garden Seeds Kxide Batteries Toilet Goods Whippet and C. V. Jones Willys Knight Sales and Service Drugs and General Merchandise Phones—Office 86, 2 Stores Residence 5 on 247 St. Paris Fletcher St. Paris Grain Co. Jones Frank We are your grain, feed, coal Funeral Directors and service station. Lady Assistant We specialize in the Purina Line of Peed The feed in the Checker Free Ambulance Board Bag. Service New Veno flour, quality coal, and custom grinding on a Gruendler Hammer Mill ST. PARIS, OHIO ST. PARIS, OHIO Phone—Office 2 on 10 Phone—Day, 146, Night, 85 Residence 3 on 10 24 hour service 91 cvo F A Up I of I 7%. N The Furnas Ice Cream Company, Inc. Buys Inspected whole milk, uninspected sour cream Highest Quality Ice Cream Bulk or Fancy Cream for all occasions Local Dealers— City Restaurant Stalder Drug Store Knull’s Recreation Telephone 259 ST. PARIS, OHIO Carl T, Ridenour M. S. Merica INDEPENDENT Metal Roofing Dealer Spouting in Tinning Eggs and Poultry Agents for the Favorite Furnace Phone 2 on 88 Phone 2 on 293 ST. PARIS, OHIO ST. PARIS, OHIO 92 W H Wd CO P A Rd I of I A M Mclnturff Meat Market Home Killed Beef Pork and Veal A full line of smoked meats, also cheese—cream, brick, pimento, swiss, limburger. Dairy Maid Creamery Butter Highest price for Livestock Phone 272—We Deliver Phone 232 ST. PARIS, OHIO Winters: Josephine if you had become the Superintendent of Nurses at some hos- pital, would you be be willing to marry someone who did not have as high an edu- cation as yourself? Josephine: Well, I’d have to love him awful much. Discussing dreams in English class Jean- nette: Talk about dreams! I had a real one the other night. I dreamed that the world had come to an end—it seemed so realistic—and boy! When I woke up I sure was hot------! Teacher: (In Assembly Room) Can’t you girls find something to do? Chicken: (giggling) Well, we’re doing it. Mr. Turner: (in Physics class) Evelyn, is abestos a good conductor of heat? Evelyn: Yes. Mr. Turner: Now----are you sure? Evelyn: Then it isn’t. Wm. Flaig Son Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, and all kinds of Building Materials Phone 148 ST. PARIS, OHIO Stalder Drug Store Ice Cream and Sodas ST. PARIS, OHIO S3 d H b P A Ro T o ‘ I ,9 f Miami Farmers’ Mutual Fire Association 1877 1927 All Losses Paid Promptly The Cheapest and Best Insurance Bertha Deam Ratcliff DIRECTORY Secretary J. F. COLVIN - - St. Paris, 0. Tippecanoe City, Ohio J. ROSS KNOOP - Casstown, 0. JOHN SCHRAM - Covington, 0. Don’t Say “Flour” Hitt and Fuller Say— Your “White Star” Dry Goods Store 51=] SINCE 1815 Over a Century St. Paris Milling Co. of Service ST. PARIS, OHIO URBANA, OHIO 94 13 A IT T o I .9f n J. E. Printz’s Son Murray Dealers in Publishers Inc. Coal 6152-54-56 South Wabash Ave. Cement Fence Chicago, Illinois BE) School Commencement Phone 111 Invitations South Church Street and Christmas ST. PARIS, OHIO Greeting Cards Ben Urban We Congratulate Shoe Store The Class of ’29 Better Shoes for individual attainments For Less Money and the excellency of This A nnual We do Shoe Repairing The Central Grocery Phone 182 B. T. Apple, Prop. ST. PARIS, OHIO ST. PARIS, OHIO 95 W H Ed IP A Ro X c 3 1 I E We are with you each week and have been for ten years; giving you continued service. C. H. Clemmons General Merchandise We thank you for Phone 81 ST. PARIS, OHIO your patronage Laundry Work Rug Cleaning Dry Cleaning Warren’s Store ST. PARIS, OHIO “Try Warren’s First They’ll Have It” Pearson’s Dr. H. F. Brown TROY, OHIO Dentist Keep Smiling Central National Bank Bldg. ST. PARIS, OHIO i Leo E. Buroker Henry Burkimer Hardware, Stoves, Attorney at Law Kitchenware ST. PARIS, OHIO 99 to 1, I have what you want ST. PARIS, OHIO Prince’s Barber Shop John W. Prince, Prop. INSURANCE PLUS SERVICE We have built our business upon the theory that our clients should receive insurance SERVICE as well as indemnity for financial loss. Central National Bank Bldg. S. E. Kite ST. PARIS, OHIO St. Paris, Ohio 96