Paragon High School - Triple D Yearbook (Paragon, IN)

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THE TRIPLE D 1- -.-v, i December December is the month to wish good cheer to every one. Examinations for the first semester were held the week before vacation. On Friday, the 24th, the school was dismissed for an aftemoon program. The story of the birth of Christ was presented by the Boy's and Girl's Glee Club. The grade children gave part of the program. Many of the parents were present. Vacation began the 24th and continud until the 31st. My Goodness! Basket Ball must come in this month. We are still behind you, and pushing you on toward the goal. We have had some hot games this month, such as with Plainfield and after all, we won the Morgantown game. We have won three and lost three, about equal, eh? But we are not satisfied until we win some more games. Someone is always taking the joy out of life. Nothing more until January. january 1929!!! Our last year in good old P. H. S. It almost makes a fellow feel sad. New rules-no parking in the halls and no whispering in the assembly. Some of the Sophomore girls are looking everywhere for they've lost some of their deportment and can't find it, has any one seen it? The Farmers Institute for Ray and Baker Townships was held at Paragon, the 9th. There was a good crowd in attendance and dinner was served in the gym. ' We were hoping to win the tournament, but Eminence defeated us in the finals. The Senior Class Play was presented the Sth. Cyclone Sally . The Seniors made some money on this play. I should say 'they did. February We were just notified the Morgantown game was ours after all. My! isn't that luck? We also beat Eminence again. Among the famous people who have birthdays in February are Lincoln and Washington and just lots of famous people in our town. Feb. the fourth, some of the pupils wentvto Indianapolis to see the Arliss Production of The Merchant of Venice. Someone in geometry 10 discovered a new proof, this shows that knowledge is still descending. The 18th-grade day. Everyone is complaining about low deportment and grades. March ANNUAL GOES TO PRESS, .......... 4th. April junior-Senior Reception. Baccalaureate-April 21. Commencement-April 25. Page Sixty-seven

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THE TRIPLE D SOCIAL CALENDAR September School starts the first of the month! Everyone happy. Oh, yes the last year's Seniors left enough money, with the help of the teachers, to put up some playground equipment. Freshmen! Freshmen! Everywhere. The Seniors have about decided to give the school over to them there are so many. Some of them talk so loud in the assembly, too. Mr. Reid gathered up the Latin class. The Music teacher has to talk enthusiastically to the boys to find a Glee Club. Oh boy, the Basket Ball schedule is out, with some good games and to think we have to wait two months to see them play. The Seniors had a meeting to elect officers and the following were elected: John Duckworth, president, Elizabeth Lewis, vice presidentg Naomi VanMetre, secre- tary and treasurer. October The new members of the faculty, Miss Flanigan and Mr. Burnett, seem to lit very nicely in their places and we hope they will stay in their places to uphold the rules of Paragon High School. The school gave a Hallowe'en party the 27th for everyone. Gee! we had a rip roaring time too. Mr. Reid was the police and he would make a good one, if anyone wants his head off. The Seniors gave a Friday evening program, the first that has been given this year. The Glee Club gave two or three numbers, shows they are improving. The Senior boys quartette sang also. The junior Class gave a party. Basket Ball is coming along fine, Mr. Horton says they will bring home the bacon every time. November Well, Basket Ball first. The first two games at home were ours. But we had an accident that resulted in losing the next two but a little bad luck at the first of the year will be made up later. The Domestic Science and the Agriculture classes attendef! the 4H Club exhibit at Martinsville. The Sophomores had a party, the Freshmen also had a class party. The Seniors had a class meeting and decided to call the annual Triple D . Thursday 15th the Seniors were saying Have you been shot yet? and- How many times have you been shot? The following Tuesday all you could hear was-- Oh let me see your picture. CEE, those are better than mine. The Seniors have been working hard getting advertisements for the annual and also selling them. There are some cases of scarlet fever in the school. The Freshmen think school should close a week so they could catch up with their algebra fMr. Horton pasted their answers up and they can't copy.j The Seniors think they are minus nothing, now that they have their new rings and pins. Page Sixty-six

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THE TRIPLE D Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov Nov Nov Nov. Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR School opened, several happy and some sad faces. Freshmen have begun to get settled down. They have learned where the assembly is. Play ground equipment is being put up-. Seniors had a class meeting and chose the class officers. Everyone is hunting for something to play in the orchestra. Ring salesmen were here to sell us class rings. The class rings were ordered. Four of the Senior boys gave a Friday afternoon program. One of the. Freshmen boys asked Mr. Horton what relation Celluloid was to Harold Lloyd. Notes flying thick and fast. We wonder which one Sally writes to this year. Had orchestra practice today, my what a dreadful noise. Senior class gave a Friday afternoon program, Charles Wilson gave a musi' cal selection which was greatly enjoyed. First ball game of the season with Nashville. Hurrah! Paragon victorious! Halloween Party given at the school house, everyone had a great time. Juniors had a class party. Domestic Science classes and Agriculture class attended the 4H Club exhibit at Martinsville. Presidential Election-Mr. Horton wouldn't let us off to vote. Sophomore class had a party. Photographer took pictures for the annual tofday and Miss Spencer broke the camera. Senior class meeting-decided to call the annual the Triple D. Hooray! The Freshmen had a party in the Gym. Sunday afternoon-Seniors made a raid for snap shots. Thanksgiving program in the Gym. School was dismissed until the follow- ing Monday. The individual class pictures came to'day. Here, let me see yours. Flu epidemic going around everyone has it. Some say they have only the celluord . A , Everybody blue, tomorrow's final exams. Many Freshies with sad faces, they really think Santa can't come because there is no snow. Cheer up, Aeroplanes are very common now. A Christmas program was given in the Gym. I MERRY CHRISTMAS. School took up again. Page Sixty-eight