Paradise High School - Panther Yearbook (Paradise, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1940 volume:

The memories of our happy high school cl yo shall ever he remembered in the reading of thi3 annual. To have achieved this ambition to the satisfaction of each person possessing this annual is our chief de- sire . We have named our book El G-ato with the hopes that in later years we and our mascot nay he kindly remembered. To the future sen- ior classes of Paradise High School we dedicate the 1940 El Goto. Upon the pages of this book are to be found pleas- ant reminders of golden hours spent in work and play, which we hope will be an inspiration to our future senior classes. -□miniSTRRT on i PARADISE SCHOOL BOARD. firs.Frank Kelley President of P.T.A 6. R. Cook EEJvnne J. M- pistols OBCievehnd JJ.Potts PROGRESS OF THE P. T. A. 1954-1940 The P. T. A. of Paradise School was organized in 1954 with a membership of one hundred and thir- teen. This was just the beginning of a real P. T. A. Following are some of the things made possible through a real active P. T, A. 1954 mombor3hip—113: „ Sponsored barbecue, play §74.80, bought land 55.00, library bocks sponsored Community fair, bought basket ball suits §54.00, senior diplomas vil2.00, paid on mimoograph ’ 20.00, typovvriter §5.00, and bought material for bulletin boards. 1935 membership--163: Bought piano §250.00, land §50.00, mimeograph (15.00, sponsored a play, and put newspapers and magazines in library. 1936 membership--196: Paid on land §50.00, paid on miraeograph §15.00, sponsored a play, and put newspapers in library. 1937 membership--336: Bought land §85.00, financed trip to Kansas City for-F. F. A. boy, sponsored Hallow oon Carnival, banquet, home coming, Christmas Troo, hoalth examination, removing of tonsils and fitting of glasses, and put a first aid kit in school, 1938 mombership—413: Bought tabic equipment §61.81,.Hallow con Carnival, put out shrubs on campus, dopo3it on seniors caps and gown3, play ground oqulpaoxat §50.00, and Christmas Tree. 1939 membership—425: Poster contest, Christmas Tree with treats for all, banquet, Hallow'con Carnival, continued sponsoring medical treatments,-and sponsored a Hot Lunch Room for tho entire student body. £. 0- Gqsperson 5«per intendent icC intock Principal FACULTY 1940 Koomi Younjj F.c. GibbS Hsnt-ij Kelley ser eLuepp, 'ri ett Wilson Oophna Smith S Ray Houston Phillips Ella Bryant Marilyn Fasohall Marcella Passhall Lola Poarl Nall Ozullo Hartsell Hoyt Kellay Juno Crouch Travia Laj Porter Ellon Faye Kaker , lyre 11 Hair is Althea Whittonborg Billie Louise Stufct Wili.ia Ruth Hague March 20, 1940 TO THE SENIOR CLASS, PARADISE HIGH SCHOOL, Paradiso., Texas. GREETINGS: It is a pleasure for me to have the privilege and opportunity of sending greetings to the Seniors of the Paradise High ScJ ool. It appears to me that boys and girls of your age, now finishing your high school work, can look upon conditions existing thro-- ought our country and throughout the world and see much to be done in the way of administering to the needs of humanity. Viewing the situation as I do from the Gover- nor's office, I can see that the future of our ci- vilization depends upon the boys and girls of to- day. and I want to encourage them in applying com- mon sense principles to their future activities, over bearing In nlnd the necessity of a well-ba- lanced education and the correct principles of re- ligion and morality. Sincere allegiance to these fundamental principles and a determination to per- form a service for humanity in this world will bring happiness an 1 I wish you all success. Sincere yours. VfLO'D SENIOR CLASS HISTORY class of thirty-six members that were Marilyn ’ SS Porte”!’ Althea Bhittenberr entered asr issss’isi - “ ior fT Bridgeport. Ozelle Hartsell entered as a senior fron Leve1land, and Connie Ruth Ray oame from Decatur in her senio year. V«e are very sorry to announce that Jean Davis v,e J and Iva Barnett withdrew during their senior year. Vie wish they had seen fit to finish their high school work. This makes our .graduating class a mem- bership of fifteen. The freshman year wa3 uneventful, except that we participated Vwholeheartedly in all the general activities of the school. We were more or less just getting acquainted with the thought of being high school students. During our-sophomore year, we were more ac- customed tS the fact that In high school we hud t° work for what we got. We had more social activi ties, which made U3 feel almost grown. Our junior year was very enjoyable. We lived with the thought of being seniors the fol °JlnS year, Our social life was greatly increased, and for the first time at Paradise, we had. c. Junior Senior Banquet. All the girls were dresood m formal attire and the boys were dressed in dark suits. The Senior Class of 1S39 presented a very enjoyable program. This was the high light of our junior year. Our senior year has been our be3t year in school. We have had more privileges, which we have used greatly. One of our greatest trips, besides our Carlsbad Trip, has been our trip to the Dallas Fair. We got Senior Day set aside at the fair and we used the great privilege that was given to us. We were the first seniors of Paradise High School to over got to make a trip to Carlsbad Cavern. This was a very educational trip to all of us. For the first time at our school, the senior class, with the assistance of Mr. McClintock, has undertaken the great responsibility of publishing a year-book. This is a very expensive project, but by obtaining advertiserannts from different business firms, we have accomplished our great task. On March 22 and 29 the curtain rose upon the enthusiastic players of our two senior plays Girl-Shy and Hen-peeked Husband . The plays were enjoyed by largo crowds in our auditorium. As we go to press, our most outstanding social event has just taken place--the Juuior- Senior Banquet. With the assistance of the Home- rrhking department, a very enjoyable evening was spent by the juniors and seniors. The Seniors presented the program for the evening. We appreciate the efforts of all of our teachers during our four years in high school. We know that had it not been for their kind assistance during these years, we would not have accomplished what wo have. Y.'e knew that if any of us comes to any great success, it will be credited to the training received at Paradise High School during our high school years. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY The Riradise Annual banquet of I960 was held at the new brick Baptist Ghurch and was an extreme- ly successful event. To my surprise the class mates of the 1939- 40 senior class were nearly all present, some had never really wondered away from the Shepherd’s fold of paradise. I was chosen to secure informa- tion as to the progress of our classmates. Glancing around, I beheld a beautiful woman, Marilyn Paschali, who had made her home in Paris, Prance. She is very much responsible for our styles of today. On the other side of her, was that famous vice-president, Ray Houston Phillips, you have beer.'reading so much about in the papers lately. He is a candidate for president for the next election. Travis Rav Porter is head of the oil company'that has developed Texas' greatest oil field around Paradise, Texas, he lives in New York City at tho present. Hoyt Kelley, who hr s spent most of his time correcting peoples mistakes is now in Germany, and is one of Hitler s favorites. He, was pro- sent at our banquet with that winning smile of his . Eilr. Bryant is the secretary of the P'irst Hat ions l Br.nk in Detroit. Lv n though there is a lot of work to be done, she still has time for her practical jo:ces and wise cracks. Marcella Paschali and Dillic Louise Stutt flew straight from Hollywood to bo present at our banquet. They aro two stars that have reached the heights in headlines. Their lust picture was We Live ut Once. Jean Davis, to my greatest surprise, vac the aviatress of the plane in which our two stars rode. That is one girl that is attractive any way you look at her whether it be in an aviatress suit or an evening gown. Myrell Harris is a very famous tap dancer, known to her public a9 Jane King. Her eyes seemed to beam with light as she told me she was acting on Broadway. Ellon Paye Kaker has made herself famous by being a great Volley Ball Coach, one that is in demand. She is the volley ball Instructor at the University of California. Oh, yes, that athletic girl I used to know has recently set the woman's record on the race track. People used to call her Lola Pearl Nall, but she is known today as That Lightning Bug”. Two 6f our girls who were Industrious can now be found in Del Rio. 0ne, Connie Ruth Ray, the song bird, can be heard over XRL every morn- ing before breakfast. The other, June Crouch, is the Journalist of The World Today. She mokes a daily speech over station ABC, commenting on the present day problems. Wilma Ruth is still married to Joe Hogue. They live In a large furnished home in Cleveland. She seems very happy with her husband and children. Ozelle Hartsell having been made chief Secret Service operator is doing fine work in dooming up th4t smuggling ring in New York. She is a dead ringor for Jane Arden of the funnies. I have just completed reading the latest book hit Sister to Gone With the Wind written by a most noted author, no other than Althea VJhlttenberg. She is today one of America's most noted women writers. Time continuos to march on. In twenty more years, it will be interesting for each of us to read of our progress again. LAST WII.L AND TESTAMENT OF THE SENIOR CLASS We, the Senior Class of 1940, of Paradise High School, County of Wise, State of Texas, know- ing the ups and downs of life, declare this to be our Last Will and Testamont in tho following way: First---To the Junior Class, we will our scats in the study hall and the problems of publishing the Panther Scratch and tho El Sato. Second--To the ball players of 1941, we will all our ability to play ball, hoping they will go further than we did. Third---To the Sophomores, we will the gift of trying to convince our dear teachers that they are in the wrong, hoping they will be more successful than we. Fourth—Juno Crouch wills to tho next typing students her love for typing 3peed tests. Fifth—-To the Freshmen, who are not well acquainted with high school, we will our ability to get our work up. Sixth---To our beloved sponsor and superinten- dent, wo leave our many books hoping ho will find some one ol3e who will make better use of them than we did. On the 3rd day of May A. D. 1940, we, the Seniors of Paradiso, 3igns this as our Last YiTill and Testament. id SEI.'IOR PLAY C A ST Travis Ray Porter Ray Houston Phillips hilly Anderson Elmer Johnson Hoyt Kelley Dewitt hatzlr er billie Louise Stutt Marilyn Paschali Marcella Paschali Althea Vvhittenoerg June Crouch 211a nryant The senior play, Girl Shy , was presented on 'Parch 22. It's too bad when a charming young man gets a girl thrown at his head until he is girl-shy. Yet Teia Arsdflle «®s gr_dUatin0 from college with the name cf bein0 woman h;-ter. And vai. t a con- trast to his room-mute, Oke who is faithful to all girl3 one after another. Labs trades places with a young ladj who ciouns Tom's apartment, ho all gets mixed up, but Tom o ea'liaes he is no long- er girl-shy before it was too late. The play was a big success. And all members of the roduction were thoroughly pleased. S3'.'; I OR PLAY CkST Lc3yd Earrow Hour ice Paschali Joearl Bryant Elbert Perdele R. T. Hann V.ilma Ruth Patterson Ozelle Kurtsell llliudean Ooffman Connie Ruth Ray Ellon Payc raker Lyre11 Farris Lolu Pearl Mall Fen-pecked Husband ‘r. Dixon, the hen-pecked husband, was bossed around by i'rs. Ferguson, his mother-in- law and his wife. He was not man enotf i to tell them that he would run his only busxness, until he realized that he did not h..va to put uo with the bossing� He ±ot ills sister, ;rs Johnson and her so:, to come to his house and to oretenu she was crazy, to drive Oxf Lrs. ‘erg- uson. This put an end to his joins hon-pocKoa. w The auditorium was comfortably filled and the members of the senior class did a fine job of areaentln0 the play. ;7j B merJohnson Lil t1ty Jones tfe enfl rr JiqqsHai n er fauricePnch� ! Joyce P ul i'ps Dons Pi mare Sa nm eMn litnton JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Gerald. Allison Dave Brandon Jr, Lucille Brasher Cloyco Chapman Cleo Foreman Dgwoy Hartsell Dora Kalcer Bonny Joyce May Doris Kell Read. Gonova Road Elbert Smith Jr. John Stevenson Lila May Jones Maurice Paschali Jiggs Matzinger Joyce Phillips Doris Rimare Saimnlo Williamson Elmer Johnson Holen Marr JUNIOR ACTIVITIES The Junior Class Is looking forward to the great day when they will become Seniors. This class has made great headway in scholastic rating, and they have made an excellent showing in the school activities. This year provision was made by our superin- tendent for the school to attend th Dallas Fair, and the juniors considered it a privilege and took advantage by attending. Our class was well represented at the fairi The main events on the Junior calender this year were the class socials and the Junior-Senior Banquet.. The Juniors are also proud to admit that they had the largest representation on our volley ball team this year, three of whom will receive sweaters. Three or more members of cur American History Class, which is made up mostly of Juniors will be selected to go to the Student Conference at Bridgeport sometime during the second semester. Our class had a wiener roast at the Bridgeport Lake Friday night,March 8, 1940. Wo roasted wie- ners and marshmallows and played a few games. After we finished our games we attended the pict- ure 3how at the National Theater at Bridgeport. We fcave had the privilege of enjoying another class social sponsored by i«r. and Mrs. Gibbs. This class is planning great things for next year, and we feel sure that wc will have a capable cle-c to fill the shoes of the present Seniors. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President. ..............Verdell Cansler Vice-President............Billie Anderson .... Ruth Armstrong .Rita Lorene Ramsdale , .Miss Naomi Young Secretary Treasurer Sponsor. ROLL CALL OF SOPHOMORE CLASS Ruth Armstrong Billy Anderson Lloyd Barrow Verdell Cansler Williadean Coffman Forbus Crouch James Lee Harms Margaret Ruth Holt Wanda Howell Faye Klein Jessie Lee Leone. Livengood R. T. Mann Joe Jr. Potts Rita Lorcne Ramsdale Joseph Tac Marion Jc When school began last September the doors of the Paradise High School opened to the Sophomore class of twenty-three members. During the year four have withdrawn, leaving a class of nineteen. From this class have come many students of recogn- ition in th«. activities of this schoolycar. Seven boys arc members of the basket ..all team and wc arc proud to 3ay that even the captain was elected from our midst. Four of these boys have lettered in basketball this year. One member of our class helped to win the F.F.A. judging contest in this district and febr other boys have had noticeable mention in other F.F.A. contests this year. Also from our class comes the F.i.A. Sweetheart selected from among all high school girls. Two sophomore girls won first and second places in contests held in the English Department. Another which we must not fail to mention is that the High School ucon of the Halloween Car- nival came from our class and took away the lovely prize. As this bock goes to press, wc are planning to have,our annual sephomore entertainment which promises to b . v ry worthwhile ct the home of hiss Young, our sponsor. May wc express test wishes to the coming frcshn.cn as they progress toward our present classification and as we continue to move onvcJfd through the pages of high school. SOPHOMORE 'LA3S ROLL Ruth Armstrong Billy Anderson Loyd Barrovr Vcrdcll Canslor Bonita Clements Willidcan Coffman Edward Cor.nally Forbus Crouch Maurice Darwin Janes Loo Harms Margaret Ruth Holt Wanda Howell Marion Jonc3 Faye Klein Jessie Lee Leona Livongood • R. T. Marin Joe Potts Jr. Rita Lorene Ramsdnle Gordon Fred Ray Harold Young Joseph Tackcl FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL James Bryant Joearl Bryant Inez Dunn Mattie Fennel Floyd Fuqua Kathryn Harms Marie Jones Pauline Lee Esther Nall Robert Read Tipton Read Oleta Stutt James Tackel RobGrt Wilson Dorothy Allison Jukle Shipley Melba Jo Brandon Carolina Clark Muriel Coffman Edyth Harms Vi Harold Gentry Guilford Dodds Tommie Hartsell Leon Houchins Spencer Plymell Clayton Brandon Oliver Stevens C, B. Shannon Emna Lou Banks Audroy Fay Crenshaw Byrel Doan Eason Edgar Faye Helton Chrysteen Leachman olet Marie Livengood Mildred Faye Meadows Foy Morehead Jr. Oleta Motscnbocker Billie Gene Paschali Mary Louise Potts Paul Ray Potts Anna Lois Ray Bobbie Ruth Thompson Marthbeth Williford FRESHMAN CLASS ACTIVITIES The freshman class of this year felt very much at home in high school, having been initiated lnt© high school a year agn as seventh grade students. The freshmen have held their own iinthe all- school participation this year, having good rep- resentation in basketball, volley ball, and almost monopolizing junior playground b-11. The class al- so hrs a representative on the student council. Another outstanding feature of the class is that it is the largest freshm'-n class In the history of the school. The freshman class has been permitted two socials this year. They met at Mrs. Feek Read's house for the first social. The second social was a chile hike to Mr. Cook's lake. This was the high- light of the freshman social calendar, Carnes were played and at dusk Mrs. Smith led the hike back home . The freshman class has had a very ac- tive home room organi- l —z at ion that has met J once each month for r'.'l business id interest- '--v ing programs. '-V Due to a 1- rge enrollment, the English Class was divided into two groups. For special work required for English I, students painted or embroidered pictures to represent poems. In all the activities of Paradise high School, the freshman class has done its part in making Par-, disc a tetter school. The school would not be ccmclete without the Freshmen of 1940. Z? 2« .1 SEVENTH GRADE CLASS ROLL Betty Jo Brosher Bottle Jo Caruthers P. W. Connally Eddie Lou Denham Rob Ray Dunn Ruby Nell Dunn James Monroe Gore John Benford Gore Earnest Harris Carroll Douglas Hill Hattie Lee Holt Euneva Jones Stanley Ray Jones Melvin Kaker Mildred Kaker Mittio Leachmnn Louise Lomme Votie Mann Ralph Motsenbocker James Oates Eillie Bert Patterson Kathryn Read Cletus Stevens Emily Tinker Laura Whittenberg Margie Williford Emmit Womack Claudo Woody Genevieve Wright Lois Young ACTIVITIES OP SEVIYTK GRADE The Seventh Grade started hiah school with thirty-one members. In some schools, the seventh grade is not in high school, but at Paradise we have five grades in high school. As tl is is their first year in high school, the class is just getting acquainted with the procedure of high school life. The class has participated wholeheartedly in the school activities. They are represented in the Student Council by Ralph i.'otsenbocker, who is also vice president of the council. This is a great honor paid to the seventh grade. This class also sent representatives - to the Youth Conference at Bridgeport. This year the seventh grade has an active home room organization . u which has given splendid support to the various • ' school programs 1 •J V O 7 A' V ■ f : Four of the seventh grade girls are in the high school Chorus. The seventh grade class is looking forward to next year, when they ■•■’rill be full-fledged freshemen and can taice part in all the school activities. 30 REVIEW OF VOLLEY BAIL SEASON, 1940 At the opening of the volloy ball season this year Coach Henry Eelloy had a large and promising group from which to chooss his team. During tho year', tho girls played in throe tournaments, ,nu the first of which was held at Chico. Paradise was dofeatod in hor game with Chico, but showed improvement in the second tournament playuu at Bridgeport Chico boat Paradiso in the final rrcino and the cup for second placo wan awarded to our toam. Tho third tournament will eh .:ra at Newark also proved a victory for Paradiso. Newark won the gtaao with Paradise, who then boat Boyd. For tho second time our girls received a beautiful troohy. Thcao trophies were later presented to tho school in aasombly by Dora Kakor, captain. At the close of tho season thirteen of the rirlc had lottorcd. They v?cro Marcella Paschali - co-captain, Doru Kakor - captain, Lola Pearl Nall, Esther Hall, Joyce Phillips Samraio Williamson, Bobble Ruth Thompson, Hyrcll Harris, Doria Rimare, Ellon Fco Kakor, Mary Louise Potts, Chrystoon Loachman, and Melba Jo Brandon. Tho 3ovon follow- ing girls received swoatcr3: llnrcolla Paschali, Dora Kakor, Lola Fe rl Nall, Joyco Phillips, Myroll Harris, Doris Rimare and Ellon Fao Kakor. Those sweaters were presented publicly. -Lo say that c. player has lottcrod means that she has participated in a major part of the games and has shown tho proper attitude. Lettering two years is necessary in order to rccoivo a sweater unlo3s tho player is a sonior. Good sportsmanship and cxcollont cooperation were shown throughout tho entire season. A senior playground ball team has boon organized ainco tho close of tho volley ball season. BOYS SPORTS The boys basketball team of this year started the soason by winning a second-place cup in an invitation tournament at Boyd. The season, as a whole, was good for inexperienced boys who have been trained into fairly good players. This year about eighteen bo vs cano out for- basketball. They are: Joe Potts Jr.; Travis Ray Porter; R. T. Mann; Billy Anderson; Ray Houston Phillips; Vcrdcll Cansler; Harold Young; Do v,rcy Harts ell; Jane 3 Tackel; Joseph Tackol; Robert Road; Oliver Stevens; Loyd Earrow; Guilford Dodds; Paul Ray Potts• Maurice Paschali; Elbert Jr. Smith; and Jiggs natzlngcr. The boy3 vrho played on the regular to am wore Jiggs Matzingcr, R. T. Harm, Forwards; Joe Potts Jr. center; Ray Houston Phillips; and Travis Ray Porter gards. Billy Anderson played forward on the first team also,, dividing tine with R. T. Haim. Other players who lettered were Dcv cy Hartsoll and Vcrd II Cansler. Ray Houston Phillips was a. senior and a third year letter nan on the team. He rcccvcd bio sweater at the end of his second year. Two other boys, Joe Potts Jr. and Travi3 Ray Porter 3Ccond-yoar lcttor-non and each received cs sweater. REVIEW OF TRACK SEASON 1940 Coach Truett Wilson� s boys brought home their share of the honors from the track meet held at Bridgeport this year. Joe Potts Jr. stole the limelight by winning first place in high jump. Other honors went to Harold Young for second placo in the 220 yard dash, to R. T. Ilann for second place in the 440 yard da3h, to Jlggs Matzinger for fourth place in the mile run, and to Dave Jr. Brandon for second place in pole vaulting (docid- od by flipping a coin between a contostant of Al- vord and Dave Jr) and third in high jump. R. T. r.ann and Harold Young wore in the finals of the 100 yard dash. Jiggs Matzinger, Travis Ray Porter, Cave Jr. Brandon, and Harold Young T7on fourth in tho nilo relay. Perhaps thoy would have dono ovon bettor had Travis Ray remembered to tie his shoos beforo ho ran, Ho had hardly startod the race beforo he lost ono of them. It has boon rumored that Travis Ray told R. T that he ran hard all day long and.didn't ovon got a ribbon. Travis Ray Porter is the only track nan wo will loso this year at graduation. Wo should havo an excellent team of track men noxt yoar« Among our most promising group is Jiggs Matzinger who was tho last nan in the rnilo run this yoar, and gainod wondorfuly in tho fourth lap. In spito of tho facts that Harold wobbled in tho 220 yard dash and used the vaulting pole to knock tho cane down, that R. T. loot his breath In the 440 yard dash, and that Joo spiked his knoos in high jump, wo aro truly proud of our young athlctos. Guilford Dodds says that ho will bo ono of thorn when ho grows up. Our High Sohool juniors also brought home oomo honors, C. B. Shannon, Harold Gontry, Oliver Stovcns, and. Robert Road wore second place winners in tho 440 yard relay. Olivor Stevens w n third place in the 100 yard dash, and Robort Read was in tho finals, but stumbled and loot tho raco. He tied for third place in high jump. Hctivities El Gato Staff Editor-in-Chief........................Ella Bryant Assistant Editor—.....................Kyroll Harris Business Manager--------------Kay Houston Phillips Advertising Manager--------------Marcella Paschali Assistant Advertising Editors------Connie Ruth Ray Travis Ray Porter Marilyn Paschali Feature Editors-----------------Billie Louise Stutt Wilma Ruth Hague Ozelle E_.rtoell Class Editor--------------------Althea «hittenborg Assistant Class Editors------------Ellon Fayo Kukcr Hoyt Kollcy Activities Editor------------------------------JunG Crouch Athletic Editor...................--Lola Pearl Hull The Senior Class of 1940, for the first time pub- lished «n annual, El Gato . i«o appreciate the intrest in the success of the first volume, -o want to leave this contribution to Paradise High School in the form of a continuation of the most valuable thing a school cun have, a Year Book. It is the hope of this year's stuff that ul Gato will be continued in future years and will become one of Paradise High School's finest traditions. THE PANTHER SCRATCH STAFF Editor-in-chief. . . , Assistant Editor . . . Business Manager . . . Sports Editor. . . . . Society Editor . . . Feature Editor . . . F.F.A. Reporter. . . Grade News Reporter. General News Reporter, Sponsor............. , . . . . June Crouch ...........Jean Davis i .Althea Whittenborg , . Travis Ray Porter , 3illie Louise Stutt Wilma Ruth Patterson . . . Myroll Karris , . .Marilyn Paschali i . Marcolla Paschali i . Mr. Tructt Wilson Y ith the help of our sponsor, Mr. Wilson, wo, the socond year typing students, have triod to publish tho school paper The Panther Scratch,11 so that it would ploa30 each studont and teacher. If this has not been accomplished, then our goal has not boon reached. Some months tho paper was not as good as it should nave boon, but each month wo have tried to improve. A school paper nakC3 the students closer to each other, so therefore, wc fcol liko wo have dono a little to make tho school life of Paradiso more enjoyable. Wc hope tho second year typing students of 1941 will carry on tho work wo have dono on Er. Panthor Scratch. As tho staff cf 1940, was made up of seniors, tho 1941 staff will not know, but will have to learn how to publish the paper. Wo wi3h them luck with their undertakings, hoping they will make a bettor paper than wc did. T STODEIJT PARTICIPATION The students in Paradise High School have tried something new this year in the v ay of school government. Instead of the Superintendent and the Principal of the school mating the rules and re- gulations, this is shared by the student body. At the first of the school year, the students were called together to discuss the pro’s and con’3 of student participation. Mr. Gasperson ex- plained to them why he thought Paradise High School should have student participation. After his talk the majority of the student body voted for student participation. Each clas3 was asked to select its class officers, and the class presi- dents were candidates for presidont of the student council. In the general election Ray Houston Phillips, president of the sonior class, wa3 chosen presi- dent of tho council; Ralph Motsonbocker, of the seventh grado was elected vice prosidont. Other membors of the council were; John Stevenson, presidont of the junior class; Rita Loreno Ramsdale, presidont of the ninth grade; and Tipton Road, president of the eighth grade. At mid-torm Vordoll Canslcr was elected council mom- bor to roplaco Rita Lorono, and Byrcl Doan Eason was elected from the oighth. Byrcl Doan resign- ed and was roplaccd by Bobblo Ruth Thompson. At tho first council mooting, it was docidod to make tho constitution for studont participation and to submit it to tho studont body for ratifi- cation. All atudonts voted for tho constitution writton by tho council. Tho Studont Participation Program in Paradiso High School has boon a groat success, because of each student’s cooperation and bocauso it is a governmont of the 3tudonts, by the students, and for the studonts. HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS Sponsor-Miss Williams Billio Bert Patterson Wilma Ruth Patterson Melba Jo Brandon Doris Rimare Ruth Armstrong Joyce Phillips Ozelle Hartsell Inez Dunn Margaret Ruth Holt Hattie Lee Holt Carolina Clark June Oleta Motsenbocker Mildred Faye Meadows Sammie Williamson Lucille Brasher Katherine Read Dora Kaker Connie Ruth Ray Helen Marr Ellon Feye Kaker Lola Pearl Nr. 11 Laura Whittenberg Crouch The Paradise High School has been unusually fortunate this year in having an efficient and dependable chorus, be have learned to depend on them for all school programs, and they have res- ponded almost at a momont's notice. There arc twenty-two girls in the chorus. Fundamentals of music were studied the first sem- ester, while the'second semester has been devoted largely to singing. All the world loves a singer, is certainly truo in our school; for everyone likes to hear our chorus perform. Home imkiuci_ CI ub A F.F.A. Club HOMEMAKING CLUB Officers of Homemaking Club Ella Bryant....................President Edgar Faye Helton.........Vice-President Rita Lorene Ramsdale...........Secretary Benny Joyce a ay...............Treasurer Marilyn Paschal!.............. . .Historian Faye Klein...............Parliamentarian Paradise Chapter of Future Homemakers are mem- bers of Area IV. Our Chapter has attendee: each Semester Meeting. The first Semester the Meeting was held in Sherman. Thirty-four of our girls attended this meeting. The lust Semester Meeting was held in Denton, Twenty-five of cur girls attended this one. The Komomaking Club meats once each month. Vv'e have very nice programs at each of those meet- ings. T e have made a yearbook for each member of the Club. These books are nice, and something for us to be proud of� The purpose of this Club is to promote social and cultural activities of future Homemakers as a part of their work. The club is beginning a Homcmaking scrapbook. It is illustrated with the many activities that we have done this year. In our schoolwork in Homcmaking we have acc- omplished very much Homcmaking I-girls each made a school washdress. Homcmaking II-girls each made an all-occnssion dress. And Homcmaking Ill-girls each made a Special occasion dress. We are planning a local stylo show try out, to determine the three best garments that have been mr.de in all the classes. These girls that win will go as entries to the State Rally, which is to be held in Dallas in April. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA President......................................Cleo Foreman Vice President..............................Verdell Canslor Secretary............................ Joe Jr. Potts Treasurer........................ Maurice Paschali Reporter........................... Elmer Johnson Parliamentarian.........................Hoyt Kelley Watch Dog............................Dewey Hartsell Song Leader.........................Jiggs Matzinger Historian........................... John Stevenson The members of the Paradise F.F.A. Chapter have been continually busy since they entered the Bridgeport Free Fair and tied with Decatur for second place on their educational booth. The chapter milk Judging team has done a worthy piece of work this year taking first place In both the district and area contests. Joseph Taekc-1, one of tho team members, won the honor of being second high point individual in the state contest at Fort Worth. The team that won tho dis- trict contest consisted of John Stevenson, Joseph Tackcl and Dewey Hartsell, and the team that won the area contest consisted of John Stevenson, Joseph Tackel, and Elbert Jr. Smith. The annual father and son banquet wus enjoyed by the chapter members as much or more than any other occassion of the year. There were eighty members and guests present who enjoyed an excellent feed prepared by the Future Home Makers. Prizes for the project and story contests were awarded at the banquet. In the home project contest, Verdell Cansler, won first place, and a prize of §15; Billy Anderson won second place, and $10; Cleo Foreman won third place, and $5. In the story contest connected with the nrojact contest, Verdell Consler won first prize of $10; Cleo Foreman second prize of $3, and Billy Anderson and Maurice Paschali tied for third prize of ftl. (boy) oearl Bryant WHO’S VJHO Most independent Most Con'-lc0-! in Pita Ramsdal® Ella Bryor-t .bert Bexcmele M afc Liveable Connie Ruth Ray .avia Ray PorterHost Studious p£ye Helton alph Motsenbocker nvcn0rous Jun0 crouch arrol 3°ue1« Hi ;st AtUeti° Lola pe„l Nall t. T. Mann Most Roriantlc Louiao Stutt )ave Brandon Industr0u3 ohn Stevenson ■oyd Barrow [0e Potts Jr. herald Allison Dewey Hartsell C. B. Shannon jatnos Bryant Most Dramatic Most Energetic Most Musical Sarnie Williamson Helen Marr Lila May6 J°ne3 Oleta Motsenboeker Most Careless 1JarlQ Llv0nSood Most Truthful Myroll Harrin Most Wilful IneB Read Host Idle Ejoma Lou Banks Lllie Gene Mischievous Euneva JonoS srae3 Gore Most Polite Ellon paye Kaker or old Young ar0und °Y f,nd out Who was the best ax class, i Girl of tne hi rSon%5SfatodStC 3ti «r?n° = Se o .on mnrJ5 -celia .ection were Ray uou . n r Y a 1 ”1 , DEFINITIONS A—All. ..........................The Seniors 3-- Books. . . The things that give you nightmares C—Cross. ........................ The Faculty D—Date ...........................Dave Jr. Brandon E—Easy................To Flunk-Billie Gene Powers F—Favorite....................Ray Houston Phillips G—Good...................................Jean Davis II—Hateful...........................Ruth Armstrong I—Independent. ...............................Lila Bryant J—Joyful.....................................Althea Whittcnberg K—Kind. .....................................Doris Rimare L—Lazy..............................P. W. Connalv M—Mischievous Euneva Jones (Little Slats) N—Neat..........................Snmmie Willimson 0—One..........................Only one for Marilyn Paschali P—Pleasant...............................Dora Kuker Q—Quiet......................... Ellen Faye Kaker R—Romantic ......................Jiggs Mat Zinger S—Sophomores. . . .Who think they know everything T—Tardy............................... Homer Jones U—Useful..........................Katheryn Hermes V--Validictorian ................. ... Guess Whot V.'—V inning......................Marcella Paschali X—X..................................Marks the spot Y—Year book.............That which is first to be published in Paradise Z—Zero............Guilford Dodds deportment grade Carrol D. Hills He's been sitting there all day, doing nothing but wasting time. Elbert Resume let How do you know? Carrol D. Hills Because I have been sitting here watching him. Billie Geno Paschali; (Boastingly) It was so cold where wc were that the candle froze and v e couldn't blow it out. Billy Gene Powers: That's nothing, where wo were the words cane out of our mouths in pieces of ice, and v e had to fry then to see what we were talking about. Hr. Wilson: Did you make any money on your tobacco crop this year? Mr. Eason; Yes, I nado just enough to keep ny boys in cigarettes for another year. Wilma Ruth Hague; Were you out in all that rain? (Little Slats) Jones; No, just tho part that fell around no. I LOST AND FOUND Lost: One temper, slightly used, but still in good condition. Return to Myrell Harris. No reward offered. Lost: Sleepl Sleepl For liberal reward return to Ray Houston Phillips. Lost: Ability to catch on to history. If found return to Billy Anderson. Found: A mountain nit-wit that answers to the name of Elbert Rommclo. Owner may got him by describing him or identifying him. Found: One new man unclaimed, but recognised by Billie Louis.- Stutt. Lost: A heart as good ns now. If possible, cap- ture and return to Mr. Wilson. Lost: One heart, near Paradise, findor please return to Marcella Paschali. Found: A boy of medium heighth, black hair and a weakness for brunettes. For further information get in touch with Joyce Phillips. Lo3t; A lot of time that is needed. If found please return to Ozelle Kartsell. Found: A boy with an engagement ring in his voice. For further information sec Elrv r Johnson. Lost: A picture of my wife. Please return to Travis Ray Porter. Found: A sunny smile on Oleta Motsenbockers co- untenance. For eerne see Joe Nix. Loot: Ability to win the girl wanted. If found please return to Maurice Paschali. Snail revmrd given. Found: A heart that is pure. For further infor- mation consult Marilyn Paachall. The publishing of this book has been made possible only through the courtesy and coop- eration of the individuals and firms listed in the following pages. YYe wish to thank each advertiser and contributor for his or her share. To the owner of this book, we suggest that you respond to the advertisers, and let them know that you appreciate their help in making this book possible. 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