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

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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

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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

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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