Paoli High School - Hillcrest Yearbook (Paoli, IN)

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Masque and Gavel president Kim Harmon (Below) extended her thanks to Janice Turner, Academic Dean of Nor-thwood Institute. As guest speaker for the evening, Mrs. Turner relayed the importance of truthful journalism. Moving the speech contest up from March to November meant earlier preparation for the 110 students involved, but once again judges complimented PHS speakers for their versatility. Discussing preliminary instructions with Mrs. Webb (Far Lower Left) was judge Helen Atkinson. With her soft teddy, the voice of an innocent child, and a humerous monologue titled “How to Act After Being Sent to Your Room,” senior Julie Warren (Far Upper Left) was named runner-up of the Speech Contest. with versatility Academics 29

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 Performing with poise PHS orators speak Acting as hosts for both the Speech Contest and the third annual Rammy Awards, Cynthia Webb and the speech department had no trouble keeping busy. Whether in the classroom or out in public, PHS orators performed with ease and confidence. Focusing on school and community topics, the Speech II class produced four award winning documentaries. At the third annual Rammy Awards, Joe Meadows (Upper Right) claimed the title of Best Documentary with his production, “Paoli’s Volunteer Firemen: The Unsung Hero.” Tracey Guinn, a former Rammy winner, presented Joe with his award. Telling the story of the Future Farmer of America, Jimmy Wright won Best Supporting Documentary. A new and very special honor, the Dedication Award, was given by Mrs. Webb to Charlotte Bennett, who soon found that dedication meant more than finishing her projects on schedule. Adolf Hitler, alias Jim Wright (Lower Center), “chose” her as his official seamstress. 4

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PHS administrators take time to care Teacher, soldier, admissions director, assistant principal, athletic director ... Principal James Babcock keeps climbing the ladder of success. His climb has sometimes taken him from Paoli, but roots run deep, and eight years ago Mr. Babcock began his current term as PHS principal. A Paoli High School graduate, Mr. Babcock wore the proud purple and gold of the Paoli athlete in two sports. Games played and classes attended in Stalcup hold special memories for many PHS grads, and Mr. Babcock is no exception. But a highlight of his educational career has been “moving across the tracks” from the school where he graduated and later taught to the present campus. With hard work and much determination Mr. Babcock has proudly witnessed PHS’s readmission into the North Central Association which accredits institutions of higher education. A firm believer in offering Paoli students the best education possible, Mr. Babcock himself was a superior student in high school. In recognition of his excellence, Mr. Babcock was named an Honorary Member of the Paoli National Honor Society. Although the job of principal often demands more time than a day has to offer, Mr. Babcock rarely misses an after school event. Whether it is timing official finishes at track meets (Upper Right) or annually presenting graduates at commencement exercises (Right), Mr. Babcock enjoys the daily interaction with the students. He explained, “Kids are what make my job en-30 Administration joyable. Every day is different.”