THE ARENA Published by' THE SENIOR CLASS PARIS HIGH SCHOOL Paris, Illinois 1926 rti g1 ARENA g ifnmuorit The Arena is designed to reflect the pleasant and memorable events of the school days of the class of ’26. If those who turn its pages find it pleasing, we shall be content. Pane three ■Ct F ARENA E ' Seftfration 'l'o that progressive body of citizens, who have so faithfully stood by Paris High School through the past, until deepest appre- ciation of their kind services and loyal sup- port— TO THU BUSINESS MEN OE PARIS —this volume of THE ARENA is respect- f ully dedicated. Pace four rS ■ ARENA g (Order uf Contents JTIir JFarultii Artiuitira Oraiuatiro Spurts Hmuor ghtatitraa 49ru s 9ertiou Page five ARENA p ' in iWrntnriam Miss Lois Hkoadstonk Miss Broadstone was one whose faithful sendee needs no eulogy. Her interest ex- tended beyond the school into other fields of usefulness. A beautiful character, an earnest teacher, a wise counselor, a true friend has left us. She mis a friend—our friend—one whom we admired and whom we notv sincerely mourn. I'WH xix rfr g ARENA • IO, Miss Lois Broadstone Page 8 ?von Cfr F ARENA ip' John R. Moss Superintendent P g eittht ARENA Page nin« Miss Carolyn Louise Wenz Principal «Cfr F ARENA ■ I Zulu Z. Weight Stmocnpbr “S f it the possessor of a rare and in rigorat ing personality.” Ruth Clexdenix Natural Science ‘•Really one would never suspect her of Veiny «I the 'Vug’ business. Ruth Baexes EnglUb Gay. bright, fantastie. fascinating ” Russell Xewgent Coach and Manna! Training ‘•Thy mandates male heroes assemble. Catheejxe Faeeell Modern Laoguges True and genial, patient with our harsh hours.” Eds a M. Hall Commercial She's not a senior, even if she does look sweet sixteen.” Gouhe L. Monk house Commercial “Ail her heart flows out in sympathy. A. T. Martin Agriculture A gentleman in whom the Quickest sense of the ludicrous is constantly tempered by good nature. Page ten Cb ARENA «■ Q VV. W. Keith Commercial “A sense of humor is essential to evert suc- cessful teacher. Mary Pf.risho Household Science A craftsman i« the arts of hearth and home. Minnie Huser Mathematics “She can make anyone understand anything. Wesley A. Shuler Mathematics and Science Five feet two. eyes of blue. Has anybody seen my yirlt Janet Baldwin English “'Miss Demeanor’ hasn’t a chance in her class room. Alma Davison Music “There is a lesson you know in do, rc, mi. mi, re, do. Margaret F. Jakle Domestic Art What she jtuts into our heads comes out at our finger tips Esther Black English and Art “We love her for her gentle way. If reports are true, she's come to stay.” Fage eleven ARENA (). Ivan Bussart History ••I man of independent mind, of fore ', and fineness of understanding. LaRue Dayton English H’« feel her Charm, and ice strive in vain to analyse if. Arthur Forster Mathematics and Science “An arched sparkle of the eye. an almost im- perceptible elevation of the brow, an almost im perceptible curl of the lip.” Eathel Phillips Latin and English ■'Her smile is a greeting one can depend upon, rain or shine.” Epfie M. Fansler History and Civics “A genius for making classes interesting.” Elsia Tate Latin ••.-1 warm all-comprehending fellow-feeling dominates her words and deeds. Emily Beth Doak Mathematics and Physical Education “Who else can boast such a contagious smilef Mrs. Ella Jacobs Librarian “She keeps everything 'straight’ in the li- brary.” Page twelve ARENA Louise McCi.urk Marik Slaughter Mr. Gillum Secretary to Secretary to Janitor Superintendent Principal THE FACULTY FOREVER The faculty forever—we appreciate ’em all Whether it’s Keith or Newg or Shuler Or Miss Wenz’s name we call. They may not think we like them, But in fact we really do, If there are some who do not. they number very few. Sometimes we knock our faculty. As students oft times do. But even while we do it We know it isn’t true. Even while we’re knocking them We know they’re not so bad: And we all admit when we are asked They’re the best we've ever had. —Nellie Mac Forsythe, ’26. Orvai. Gokk Assistant Janitor l’aicc thirteen £ ARENA ■ ' cn YOU'p Lesson, VJH OS ; TROVSSHAU ? THU L O's o v m . r + owt FAVORITE HAUNT- WHI! fit: S LH NCU $ 6 OLD UN 'I WISH follow THU LI: A 0 1R STUDY your SPRIUptN run paint o HASH, b HASH, ' V £VJ?ft- 7W V I’use fourteen ARENA p- II. Bi.anpoki E. ClabaoOH President Vice President Howard Blankoko “Pat “Foxier than his tongue did make offense IIis eye did heal il up. Athletic Association: Daddy Lour Legs”: Class President : DecoratlnR Committee Junior Banquet : Honor Student. Eila Claybaugh “As she into beauty grew. In knowledge she advanccth too.” Athletic Association: Honor Student: Class Vice-President. A. Papadakos G. Dodd Secretary Treasurer Anna Papadakos “Pappy Vivaeious and bubbling icif i laughter.” Class Vice-President: Class Secretary: Asso elate Editor Arena: Cameo Girl”: Glorious Girl : Athletic Association: Glee Club; Daddy Long Legs”; Gypsy Rover : Junior Banquet Committee. Gi.f.nn Dodd Patient. enduring, industrious. Hound to become illustrious. Athletic Association; Class Treasurer: Ale thenai. FAREWELL TO PARIS HIGH Farewell, old school: I’ve worked, learned, lived Within your walls. I’ve come to love you. For in your halls There is a quiet atmosphere That to my heart is dear. But now These days of work and play, These days of youthful bliss. Mingled with a mild responsibility Arc at an end. And I must go away. Yet as I go I turn hack once again To vow I’ll always love you. And say again. Old school, farewell. —James Blakcr, ’26. Page fifteen F ARENA p ' Q, Lacy Kimbi.k Horn Schihlkr 8UDDUTH KVITT WOOI X KWKI.L Mary I uise Lacy Mutt “In active mood to eonjugate the verb, do or die.” Athletic Association: Glee Club: President: Chorus; Daddy Iajuk Legs : Program Com mlttce Junior Banquet; Yell Leader: Alethenai : Colomcntian ; G. A. A. : Vice-President : Glo- rious Girl”: Cameo Girl”: Gypsy Rover”: Basketball ; Gym Review. John Kimbi.k The icat he studies and recites. Gives the flunkey forty frights.” Class Treasurer: Athletic Association: Or- chestra: Honor Student: Arena Staff. Grace Horn “Gracious” Her sunny locks hang on her temples like a golden fleece.” Athletic Association. Brock Sciiisler “His brow is sad. fits eye beneath Flashed like a falchion From its sheath.” From Ashmore High and Kansas High : Bas- ketball. Arthur Sudduth Dutch'’ “If he would talk more we could know him better Athletic Association : Ay. Club. Anna Evitt “Let us then be up and doing With a heart for any fate.” Athletic Association. Logan Wood “Beware, beware a man with red hair.” Ag. Club: Athletic Association. Hildred Newell Sunny “Her honors speak for themselves. Colomcntian: Masque and Wig; Athletic As- sociation. Page sixteen ARENA Mbtcalf Mohs Thirl Skaks Dodd Gi.kcklku Fuqua McCoy Mary Metcalf ••Her features are marked with determina- tion.” Alethenai; Athletic Association. Albert Moss ■ •‘Ripe and frolic in his full grown youth.” Rifle Club: Ak. Club: Athletic Association. Louise Thiel ‘'Dimples'' “Smiling is always in style.” Athletic Association : Circus. Ernest Sears Ernie “Silence is the eternal duty of man.” Athletic Association ; Basketball : Track. Dorley Dodd •‘Optim ism person ified.” Athletic Association : Alethenai. Ethel Gleckler Puss ‘•Her hair is like to sun lit gold. A blue as heaven her eye. Athletic Association : Glorious Girl”: Secre tary. Harold Fuqua “Pete ‘•If wind were music he would be a brass band.” Athletic Association : Alethenai : Daddy Long Less : Rifle Club: Orchestra: Band; Junior Banquet Committee: Arena Staff. Thelma McCoy Slim '•Her sprightly looks a lively mind enclose. Class Vice President. Page seventeen F ARENA p 1 2 Parrish McClure Jenks Riedell Margaret Parrish Muqqs” “When she trill. «he trill. When ahr won’t, she won't. Anti that's the end of it. Glee Club: Athletic Association : Basketball : Carnival : Program Committee Junior Banquet: Cameo Girl : Glorious Girl .Alethenai : Daddy Long Legs : Honor Student : Gypsy Rover : Masque and Wig: Arena Staff: Gym Review. Lucille McClure “Cite” •‘Don’t wake me up. let me dream. Alethenai : Athletic Association. Morris Suxkel Todd . He's as true a Paris High School hov as ant onc ran find.’’ From Dudley High: Basketball: Track: Ath letlc Association: Ag. Club: Rifle Club. Mary Ann Eads Han Let me see wherein mu tongue hath wronged him: hr hr free, why then my taxing like a wild goose flies. Daddy Long Legs : Gypsy Rover : Junior Banquet Committee: Honor Student: Debating Team. Sunkkl kapk Hutson Watson Nathalie Jenks Jcnksie” The last and the best of a family of orators.” Athletic Association: Alethenai: Glee Club: Colomentlan ; Treasurer: G. A. A.: President Basketball : Daddy Long Legs” Gypsy Rov- er : Glorious Girl : Masque and Wig: Pro gram Committee Junior Banquet ; Debating Club: Volley Ball. Jack Riedell There is music in his finger tips. Athletic Association : Daddy I ong Legs : Program Committee Junior Banquet ; Rifle Club: Arena Staff. Iva Hutson Ivy Motlcsty is still in fashion. Colomentlan : Athletic Association. Hari.an Watson A friend to all. faithful, diligent, always ready to serve. Ag. Club: Rifle Club: Alethenai: Business Manager Arena : Honor Student. Page eighteen g ARENA B1 Ck Shki.i. Dittok O'Bannon Pkrisho Hillkry Sk.nsknbrknnkk Evitt Ward Mary Shell Her ha r is not more sunny than her heart. Athletic Association. Beulah Dittok “Jim” What's in a namef That tchieh tee call a roue Ity any other mime would smell as sweet. Athletic Association. Lloyd O’Ban non She loves me, she loves me not; she loves me. Rifle Club: Colomcntlan: Athletic Associa tion : Orchestra : Band : Junior Banquet Com- mittee; Glee Club. Ruth Pkrisho “Ruthic” Sails and becks and wreathed smiles. Such as hany on Hebe’s cheek. Athletic Assoelation : Basketball ; General Chorus; Glee Club; Cameo Girl : Glorious Girl : Treasurer: Invitation Committee: Ale thenai ; Gypsy Rover.” Esthkr Hillkry “Jean” She was ever fair ami never proud. Had tonyue at will and yet was never loud. Athletic Association : General Chorus: Glee Club: Glorious Girl”: Junior Banquet Com mlttee: Honor Student: Gypsy Rover : Daddy Lons Leics.” Owkn Skxskxbrknxkr Affable and courteous. Athletic Association : Rifle Club. Mary Evitt True happiness consists in a multitude of friends. Colomenttan : Athletic Association. Farrell Ward A boy all business. Athletic Association : Glee Club. Patre nineteen ARENA tCk VVaUGOXKK HoI.SAI’I'I.K IIakprixg b8ll Harr Siiki.lkoy Huffman Cockcroft Edith Waggoner “Shy as a field mouse. But friendly ns a sprint day.” Paul Holsapple “A smile tcill go n long, Ioni icay.’’ From Ashmore High : Junior Class Play: Rifle Club: Alethenai: Classical Club. Mae Harpring “Her fnce is one of her many fortunes. Alethenai: Athletic Association: Glee Club; Cameo Girl : “Gypsy Rover : Honor Student. Virgil Bell “Equipped with arguments. A retort for every question.’’ From Garland High : Athletic Association : Rifle Club: Honor Student. Ruth Barr “Rufus “Her eye discourses. Athletic Association. Jess Shellbdy “Blossom “Ten thousand harms more than the ills I know My idleness doth hatch. Glee Club: Daddy Long Legs : Decoration Committee Junior Banquet; “Cameo Girl : Glorious Girl” : Alethenai : Athletic Associa tion ; Masque and Wig : Arena Staff. Marian Huffman “Shorty “She hath Diana’s wit And Orpheus’ touch. Colomentlan : Cameo Girl : Pianist; Daddy Long Legs” : Athletic Association. Earl Cockcroft Bud “Surely he has some more than human strength. Athletic Association ; Track : Football : Bas- ketball. Page twenty ARENA Stalky Stkki.k Sunkrl Vklakdkr McCoy Day Clink Tuckkk Clarence Staley l wonder what •( fed like to he grown up. From Charleston High : Athletic Association : Daddy Long Legs : Ag. Club; President. Margaret Steele “Pen Ever loyal, ever true To the ta k she has to do. Class Treasurer; Athletic Association: Colo- tnentian; Cameo Girl”: Junior Carnival : Glorious Girl : Masque and Wig : Glee Club: Gypsy Hover”: Daddy Long Legs ; Ale- thenai : Arena Staff ; Honor Student. Scott Sukkel “Scott ic Good sense and good nature travel hand In hand.” Athletic Association; Ag. Club: Rifle Club. Ruby Velanher Most musical, most melancholy. From Vermilion High : Athletic Association : Orchestra. Della McCoy She parts her name in the middle. From Vermilion High : Athletic Association. William Day A level-headed lad icho seems to enjoy life immensely.” Ag. Club: Athletic Association. Pauline Cline “Polly He good, sweet maid. Let those who icill he clever. Athletic Association. Kermit Tucker “Friar Tuck” Such a one is a natural philosopher. Athletic Association. Page twenty-one ARENA 131 Thomas Black HCSSONG I NGl.K Mary Elizabeth Thomas “Flivver” “Gentlemen prefer blondes. General Chorus: Glee Club; Alethenai : Ath letic Association; Wranglers: Gypsy Rover.” Frank Black “Skcct” “Disguise our bondage as you will, ’Tis woman, woman rules us still. Basketball : Class President; Athletic Associa- tion ; Arena Staff; Decorating Committee Junior Banquet. Ruth Stalnaker “Rufus In those dark eyes' sparkliny spell. Mystery and mischief dwell. Class Secretary; Alethenai: Basketball; Invi- tation Committee Junior Banquet. Lester Soughers “Les” To be pood is to be lonesome. P. S. I'm not lonesome. ClasR Basketball : Daddy I«ong Legs ; Dec- orating Committee Junior Banquet : Football. Stai.kakkk Souohrrh Pkakman Gijck Joe Hussong “Hussie” “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men, Athletic Association; Glee Club: Class Bas- ketball : Orchestra : Daddy Long Begs ; Alethe- nai. Kathleen Ingle Much she does and does it well. Athletic Association; Glee Club: Alethenai: Invitation Committee Junior Banquet; Gypsy Rover. Allen Pearman “Coo-Coo” Oh! how that lad can Charleston I From Technical. Indianapolis High : Athletic Association; Glee Club; Ag. Club; Alethenai; Carnival. Orf.na Gi.ick She toilI sit on a cushion and sctc a fine seam. From Kansas High : Athletic Association. Page twenty-two ARENA Parrish Anthony Ci.ark Duck Paynk Hii.i. Dawson Landis Betty Parrish ‘She can dance and sini , act and write— in fact, what can’t she dot Carnival : Aletbenai : Colomentian; Glee Club: Basketball: Junior Banquet Committee: Cameo Girl : Glorious Girl : Gypsy Rover : Honor Student : Athletic Association : Daddy Long Legs : Masque and Wig: Gym Review : Arena Staff. John Anthony “Buckles” He did with cheerful will. What others talked of while their hands were still. Athletic Association. Russell Ci.ark Russ “Never a care nor fear has he. Athletic Association. Milo Duck “Full many a lady have eyed with hest regard.” Athletic Association : Grandview High School : Aletbenai : Football. Edmund Payne . Fat “Knowing that one knows how is an asset. Football : Daddy I.ong Legs ; Aletbenai : Basketball: Colomentian : Rifle Club: Decora tlon Committee Junior Banquet : Manager Frtsh man Tiger. Edward Hill Fd “A genial, generous fellow who shows his steel on the football field. Athletic Association ; Basketball : Football : Aletbenai : Daddy Long Legs : Gypsy Rov- er ; Colomentian : Rifle Club. Carl Dawson “I almost had a case—once. Athletic Association. Reign Landes “Riggins” “It’s a good thing happiness does not mean high grades. Ag. Club. Pago twenty-three ARENA WllKATCROPT PORSTTHR KlMBI.K JUDY DaVI8 XICHOI.HON LUTHKR WRB8TRR William Wheatcroft He speaks and acta fust na he should. Prom Gray ville High : Football : Athletic As sociution ; Classical Club. Nellie Mae Forsythe “Felix ‘‘She wouldn't he goo ! if she could. She couldn’t he gootl if she icou d. From Oliver High : Alethenal : Athletic As- sociation ; Honor Student. Walter Kimble He loves his study and his hook. Of temper still and mild. Athletic Association : Rifle Club. Dorothy Judy Dot The girl with a smile is the girl worth while. Faye Davis “Shorty If ladies he hut young and fair They have the gift to know it. Athletic Association : liasketball : Cameo Girl : General Chorus: Glee Club: Glorious Girl ; Gypsy Rover : Colomentlan ; Alethenal. Glenx Xicholson “Sot small and that's not all. From Grandview High: Athletic Association: Track : liasketball. H EI.E X I A'T H ER Skill II ' “It’s not what she does, but the way she does it that counts. Athletic Assoclalon. Leo Webster Firm and steady. Head held high. Athletic Association. Page twenty-four rti ARENA ■ GlMM Mason- Morton Mkicckk Kkdwki.i. Jonhs CURTIS DUNN Marik Gumm Short She talks so incessantly that her echo hasn't even a chance.” Athletic Association: Glee Club: Secretary: Colonientian : Alethenai : Gypsy Rover.” Evf.rktt Morton Hub He has iHiticncc, endurance, and strength.” Athletic Association : Ag. Club. Vkri.a Bedwki.i. “One of those persons who never get ruffled.” Krom Vermilion High : Basketball ; Athletic Association. Cari. Jones “Fate tried to conceal him by calling him ‘Jones'.” Ag. Club : Honor Student; Athletic Association. Kenneth Mason He is courteous, gentle, and reserved. Athletic Association. Christine Mercer “Cricket In strong proof of Chastity well armed. From Eros' weak childish bow she lives unharmed. General Chorus: Glee Club: Athletic Assoeln tlon : Gypsy Rover. Kenneth Ccrtis Xot too serious, not too gay. Hut a very goo l fellow in every way. Athletic Association. Mary Elizabeth Dunn Betty “Delicacy is the genuine tint of virtue. Colonientian : General Chorus: Athletic As sociatlon : Alethenai. Page twenty-seven £li ARENA ig Hornbkrgkr Mohr Connkr Trogoon SCIINRIDRR ARRrCKI.K McKNIGHT DaVIK Lucille Horkberger “Dicky” ‘‘Sober, steadfast, and demure From Vermilion IUkIi and San Antonio (Texas) High : Athletic Association. Kenneth Moss Give him time and he can explain any- thing” Athletic Association : Ag. Club Secretary: Football. Irene Conner Like a quiet lake Unruffled by the wind. From Helt Township High : Athletic Associa- tion. Raymond Trogdon A happy boy with a winning smile,” Athletic Association : Ar. Club Secretary and Treasurer. Charles Schneider “Freddie” lie has a highly sensitive funny bone. From Grandview High: Basketball : Athletic Association. Lucille Arbuckle “Duckies Hear a little for I have been silent so long. ('olomentlan : Athletic Association ; Alethenai. Mary McKkight “Mem” Armed with loveliness and frolic youth. Athletic Association : Chorus: Glee Club: Glorious Girl”; Cameo Girl : Colomentian: Alethenai: Masque und Wig: Daddy Long Legs ; Honor Student. Jane Davis “Ora My eyes simply won’t behave. Athletic Association ; Basketball : General chorus ; Cameo Girl : Glorious Girl.” Page twenty-eight rt ARENA p Stkoiil. Hinds Morris Swinford Bernice Strohl lier ni e” “The sweetest noise on earth, a woman's tongue. A thing which hath no discord From Oblong Township High : Athletic Asso elation: Alethcnai : Glee Club: Orchestra : “Daddy Long Legs : Basketball Captain: Gypsy Rover : Debating Club. Samuel Hinds Sammy “Progress is marie by work alone. Glee Club: Athletic Association : Rifle Club. Katie Dively “Continual cheerfulness is the sign of wis- dom. From (’real Springs High : The Masonic Ring : The Laughing Cure. Aletha Honnoi.d Sts” “True happiness consists in a multitude of friends. Basketball ; Colomentian : Masque and Wig : Athletic Association : Arena Staff. DlVKLY HONNOLD Jackson Vicars Karl Morris He never had an enemy.” Athletic Association : Alethcnai. Faye Swixeord Jack “Was she ever knoicn to be unkindt” Athletic Association. Floyd Jackson Chick “To say truth. Paris brags him to be a vir- tuous and well governed youth. Athletic Association : Alethcnai ; Glee Club : Colomentian : Treasurer: Class President : Physticuphs: Masque and Wig: Ring Commit tee. Virginia Vicars Jimmy The icorld delights in sunny people.” General Chorus. Page twenty-nine ARENA Axdrkwm Mattox MOSKI.KY ZlMMERLY Andrews Summers Lacey Stokes Kenneth Andrews “Andie” “A perfect Arrow Collar ad.” Beulah Mattox We are glad Beulah crime.” From Helt Township High. Allan Andrews let everyone follow hi own way. that may be free to follow mine.” Martha Summers “She believes one must have a reason for speech, but needs none for silence.” Athletic Association. Gertrude Moseley “Teasin’ Not a minute to spare.” From Grandview HIrIi : Athletic Association : Daddy Loiir Legs : Gypsy Rover ; Glee Club. Elbert Zimmerly “Speed” “He lays the foundation of a successful career.” From Hull High: Yell Leader; Rifle Club. Edith Lacey “Bright and cheerful as the day Is long.” General Chorus ; Glee Club : Athletic Associa tion. Ruby Stokes ••Ruby came to P. II. S. to study and teas everlastingly at it.” From Hloomington High : Domeci Club. Page thirty £$ E ARENA g Q CLASS WILL 'Hic Last Will and Testament of the Class of ’26. We, tin members of the Senior Class of one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six of Paris High School, feeling somewhat downcast, but yet sound of mind and of disposing memory, do hereby make and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills, bequests, and devises of whatever nature made by us. Article I We will and devise: 1. To the school—our regret that she will not be able to hear our cheer- ful voices and clever remarks hereafter. 2. To the Faculty—our sympathy in the sad departure of the class of ’26 from recitations. 3. To the Juniors—the privilege of attempting as successful a Senior year as we have had. 4. To the Sophomores—much encouragement in the light that they will be Seniors by and by. 5. To the Freshmen—an abundance of chewing gum so that they may become true Sophomores. 6. To the “Hoard of Strategy —our best wishes that lie may successfully dope the team to victory. Article II 1. I. Mary Anna Eads, bequeath my powers of concentration to Chuck Shaw. 2. I, Nellie Mae Forsythe, will my lipstick and bandoline to Susannc Johnson. 3. I. Owen Sunkcl. relinquish all my claims on Eleanor Watson to John R. Young. 4. I. Mary Louise Lacy, bequeath mv contagious grin to “Frcnchy” Bennett. 5. I. Edward Hill, leave my ability to accept all things calmly to Annetta Eldredge. 6. I. Margaret Steele, leave my scissors and paste jar to the next as- sistant editor of the Arena. 7. I. Edmund Payne, will my school girl complexion to Irma Sanders. 8. I. Bernice Strohl, bequeath my talent in warbling in the “higher altitudes to Joe Murphy. 9. I, John Kimble, will my dignified demeanor to Harriet Rhoads. 10. I, Mae Harpring, will my lovable disposition to Paul Spicer. Parc thirty-one ARENA o’ 11. I. Frank Black, leave high school with Ruth. 12. I. Jess Shcllcdy, will niv aptitude to think of other than the material to Ruth Dugan. 13. I, Harold Fuqua, leave Paris High to get along the best it can with- out me. 14. I. Mary Elizabeth Thomas, will my inclination toward western areas to Raymond Frey. 15. I, Milo Duck, leave all domestic entanglements behind (I hope). 16. I. Marian Huffman, bequeath my control over the keys to “Speed” McGowan. 17. I. Jack Kiedcll, leave my artistic temperament to Frank Tweedy. 18. I. Lloyd O’Bannon. leave my extraordinary genius for writing epistles to Betty Lou Hunter, who. 1 trust, will earnestly hear the standard of improving “modern literature.” In witness whereof, we. the Class of 1926, set our seal on this twentieth day of February, Anno Domini, one thousand nine hundred twenty-six. —Betty Parrish, ’26. THE OLD SCHOOL It's not just the building that brings forth a sigh, As you’re leaving its portals forever, But the bonds you have formed in the years gone by, The sigh is for those, you must sever. It’s not just the name that makes blood run high, When you hear of the team’s winning battle: But the stuff at its back, that brings forth the proud cry, Makes the name more than just idle prattle. It’s not the high grades that you made while you went. Or the button of honor you’re wearing: But the time and the work to obtain it you’ve spent Makes you proud of the honor you’re bearing. No it’s not for the knowledge, the fun. or the games. That brings a sad sigh at departing. But the old school itself with its honor and name That makes you wish you were just starting. Paso thirty-two —Kenneth Curtis. ’26. Thu (iflNGrS All Hu «a Harold Lloyo? Smile ARENA l’age thirty-three g ARENA ' tCk DANS L’ AVENIR It is really a terrifying thought to one who is thirty-five to be brought abruptly to the realization that he is classified as an “older alum.” At least, it was to me when I was confronted by the daughter of one of my classmates who is the alumni editor of the 1945 Arena of Paris High School where I was graduated just nineteen years ago. She seemed to be encountering some difficulty in collecting data on the members of the Class of ’26. so I, regarded by the students as the type of “elderly” person to whom they might refer for historical events occurring in the past century or so. was asked if I could secure the necessary information about the list of names given to me. Of course. I was delighted to be of assistance to my Alma Mater and after much correspondence with my old classmates, many of whom I haven’t seen since graduation. I compiled the following list: Allan Andrews. Cheyenne, Wyoming—Cattle Owner. Kenneth Andrews, Edgar County—Farmer. John Anthony, Philippine Islands—United States Navy. Lucille Arluickle, Charleston. South Carolina—Mrs. Lawrence Morris. Ruth Barr, Paris, Illinois—Court Stenographer. Verla Bedwell, New York City—Proof Reader for “'l’lie Delineator.” Virgil Bell. Beaver, Pennsylvania—Superintendent of Mines, hrank Black, Springfield, Illinois—Governor of Illinois. Katherine Blair. Chicago. Illinois-—Head Nurse at the Presbyterian Hospital. Mac Blair, Indianapolis, Indiana—Chief Telephone Operator. James Blaker, Springfield. Massachusetts—President of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Howard Blanford, Washington, District of Columbia—Congressman-at-large from Illinois. Russell C lark. Urbana, Illinois—Head of the Forestry Department of the Uni- versity of Illinois. Lila Claybaugh. Bloomington. Illinois—Dean of Women at Illinois Wesleyan. Pauline Cline, Paris, Illinois—Housewife. Lari Cockcroft. Butte, Montana—Ranch Owner. Nina Cockcroft, Butte, Montana—Ranch Owner. Irene Conner, Chicago, Illinois—Stenographer in Tribune Tower. Kenneth Curtis, Atlanta. Georgia—Electrician. Faye Davis, Paris, Illinois—Mrs. Fred Ziinmerly. Jane Davis, Grcencastlc, Indiana—Mrs. Russell Norton. Carl Dawson, Racine. Wisconsin—Farm Adviser. William Day, Edgar County—Farmer. Beulah Dittoe, Danville, Illinois—Mrs. C. D. Emory. Katie Lively. Toledo, Ohio—Journalist. Dorley Dodd, Seattle, Washington—Lumberman. Glenn Dodd, Washington, District of Columbia—Secretary of Agriculture. Puko thirty-four ARENA o’ Mildred Duck, Chicago, Illinois—Head of the French Department, Senn High School. Milo Duck, Galveston. 'Pexas—Civil Engineer. Mary Elizabeth Dunn, Paris, Illinois—Hospital Dietitian. Mary Anna Eads, Boston, Massachusetts—Author. Lucile Edwards, Washington, District of Columbia—Government Clerk. Harlan English, Pasadena. California—Experimental Farmer. Anna Evitt, Jacksonville, Florida—Member of Evitt Kvitt, Attorneys. Mary Evitt, Jacksonville, Florida—Member of Evitt Evitt, Attorneys. Hazel Farnham. London, England—United States Ambassador to England. Nellie Mae Forsythe, New York City—Actress. Doctor Harold Fuqua, Chicago, Illinois—St. Luke’s Hospital. Catherine Garvin. Paris. Illinois—Housewife. Annabelle Garwood, Paris, Illinois—Stenographer. Ethel Gleckler, St. Louis, Missouri—Gift Shop. Orena Glick, Danville, Illinois—Chemistry Teacher in High School. Marie Gunim, Paris, Illinois—Mrs. Richard Boyd. Mac Harpring, New York City—Mannequin. Edward Hill, Cedar Rapids, Iowa—Expert Accountant. Esther Hillery, Champaign. Illinois—University Extension Work. Samuel Hinds. Washington. District of Columbia- Bureau of Entomology. Paul Holsapple. Detroit. Michigan—State’s Attorney. Aletha Honnold. Chicago. Illinois—Artist. Grace Horn, Sacramento, California—Private Secretary to Governor of Cali- fornia. Lucille Hornberger, Peking, China—Missionary. Marian Huffman, Chicago, Illinois—Pianist in Keith Vaudeville. Joe Hussong, Chicago, Illinois—Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Iva Hutson—St. Louis, Missouri—History Teacher. Kathleen Ingle, Paris, Illinois—Vocal Instructor in High School. Floyd Jackson, Fort Wayne. Indiana—Insurance Agent. Nathalie Jenks, Cleveland, Ohio—Criminal lawyer. Carl Jones, Miami, Florida—Contractor. Dorothy Judy, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma—Librarian. John Kimble, New York City—Judge. Supreme Court of New ork State. Walter Kimble. Edgar County—Farmer. Edith Lacey, Grand Rapids, Michigan—Furniture Factory. Mary Louise Lacy, Chicago. Illinois—Olympic Champion Swimmer; Illinois Athletic Director. Reign Landes, New York City—Architect. Helen Luther. Erie, New York—Teacher. Lucille McClure, Buffalo, New York—Stenographer. Della McCoy, Paris, Illinois—Bookkeeper. r Kc thirty-five £$ F ARENA g $2 Thelma McCoy. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania—Modiste. Mary M-cKnight, New York City—Designer. Kenneth Mason. Detroit, Michigan—Mechanic. Beulah Mattox, W ashington, District of Columbia—Secretary to British Con- sul. Christine Mercer, Paris, Illinois—County Treasurer. Mary Metcalf, New Orleans. Louisiana—Modiste Shoppe. Nellie Mitchell, New Orleans, Louisiana—Modiste Shop. Karl Morris, Salt Lake City, Utah—Farmer. Everett Morton, Chicago, Illinois—Manager of Swift Co. Gertrude Moseley, Iowa City, Iowa—Professor of English in University of Iowa. Albert Moss, Los Angeles—President of the Fruit Growers’ Association of California. Kenneth Moss, Indianapolis, Indiana—State Treasurer of Indiana. Mildred Newell, Chicago, Illinois—Orator. Glenn Nicholson. Birmingham. Alabama—Steel Manufacturer. Lloyd O’Bannon, Paris. Illinois—Owner of Largest Advertising Specialty Factory of the World. Anna Papadakos, Paris, Illinois, and Los Angeles, California—Traveler. Margaret Parrish, Florence, Italy—Interpretor. Betty Parrish, Chicago, Illinois—Chicago Civic Opera Company. Edmund Payne. Punxsutawnev, Pennsylvania—Physical Director of Y. M. C. A. Madge Payne, New York City—Editor of Literary Digest. Allen Pearman, Terre Haute, Indiana—Owner of Pearman Drug Company. Ruth Perisho, Paris, Illinois—Mrs. Lloyd O’Bannon. Jack Ricdcll, New York City—Commercial Artist. Marie Ringo, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—Governess. Brock Schisler, Niagara Falls, New York—Manager of Shredded Wheat Com- pany. C harles Schneider, Rome. Italy—Archaeologist and Collector of Roman Relics for Smithsonian Institute. Ernest Sears, Chicago, Illinois—Manager of Sears, Roebuck Company. Owen Sensenbrenner, Hollywood. California—Moving Picture Director. Genevieve Shank, Columbus, Ohio—Instructor in Voice and Piano. Mary Shell. Montpelier. Vermont—Owner of Woolen Mills. Jess Shelledy, Czecho-Slovakia—Social Secretary to United States Minister to Czecho-Slovakia. Lester Soughers, Chicago. Illinois—President of University of Chicago. Clarence Staley. Elgin. Illinois—Secretary of Chamber of Commerce. Ruth Stalnaker, Springfield, Illinois—Mrs. Frank Black. Margaret Steele, Evanston, Illinois—Professor of Mathematics at North- western University. Pane thirty-aix ARENA Ruby Stokes, South Bend, Indiana—Beauty Specialist. Bernice Strohl. New York City—Metropolitan Opera Co. Arthur Suddutli, Paris, Illinois—Supervisor. Martha Summers, Louisville. Kentucky—Teacher. Morris Sunkel, Paris. Illinois—Commissioner of Roads. Owen Sunkel, Kxctcr. New Hampshire—Football Coach at Phillips Kxeter Academy. Scott Sunkel, Paris, Illinois—Dealer in Radio Supplies. Fay Swinford. Paris, Illinois—Mrs. J. K. Everett. Louise Thiel, Chicago, Illinois—Foreign Buyer for Marshall Field Co. Mary Elizabeth Thomas, Washington. District of Columbia—Mrs. Donald Neal. Raymond Trogdon, Chicago, Illinois—Air Mail Service. Kermit 'Pucker. Schenectady. New York—Chemical Research Laboratories. Ruby Velander, Chicago, Illinois—Ridpath Chautauqua Violinist. Virginia Vicars, Cairo, Illinois—Latin Teacher in High School. Edith Waggoner. Chicago, Illinois—Marshall Field Co. Lewis Wallace. Paris, Illinois—Dealer in Farm Implements. Farrell Ward, Chicago, Illinois—Wholesale Grocer. Harlan Watson, Albany, New York—Inventor. Leo Webster, Boston, Massachusetts—Publisher. William Wheatcroft, Paris, Illinois—Farmer. Logan Wood, Edgar County—Farmer. Elbert Zimmerlv, Paris. Illinois—Contractor. It needs no explanation. The brilliance, always ostensible in the Class of ‘26. has manifested itself in the achievements of its members. Not only does this record bring glory to the class, but to our school—Paris High, respect and esteem for which is the possession of every graduate. —Betty Parrish, ’26. Paste thirty-seven ARENA mam LOQK'T US o vf eous aj Tf ty' pURT LONIiSOW ? A W NNER 1’ntti thirty-oischt rti g1 ARENA g WINNING HIS LETTER oooooo (Senior Prize Story) The shrill shriek of a whistle trilled through the crisp October air. The football aspirants of Kenly Hall were having their evening scrimmage. The opposing teams drew back, whispered among themselves, and then took their formations. As the ball was passed the orderly array became a scrambled mass of arms and legs. But when they finally were separated there was one who did not rise. 'The coach came running toward the still form of Robert Miller, familiarly known as “Red.” He lifted the boy by the shoulders and then noticed that one leg twisted unnaturally under the other. When the doctor, who had followed on the heels of the coach, offered assistance. Red opened his eyes and winced as he was lifted gently off the ground. As the player was being carried off the field, the coach remarked to the doctor. It’s too bad. He was the only one in the squad that could kick at all. Will he be laid up long. Doc?” I'm afraid so,” came the reply. It’s a fracture of the ankle. He won’t play any more this season.” Just our luck,” grumbled the official; “I was counting heavily on him.” As the days passed and the evenings grew shorter, Red sat on the bench while his other more fortunate team-mates practiced. His heart was filled with disappointment. As he watched the players struggle up and down the field, he realized, with a sinking of his heart, that this was his last year at Kenly Hall, and that now lie would not receive a letter. For three long years he had cherished this hope within his heart, that he might some day fulfill his promise to his father, now dead, and be the proud possessor of a K. But now his long cherished hope seemed vain. Many a day he had to brush the tears from his eyes as lie watched the games being played on the gridiron that he always hoped to tread, in a real game, at least once. And many a punt and kick did he watch fail, with a realization in his heart that, if he were out there on the field, would not have failed. The arrangement used at Kenly Hall in awarding letters was the same as is practiced in most schools, except in one point. This point stated that if some player, doing his best all season, should perform some particular play that should contribute materially towards the winning of the game, that player should be eligible for a letter. As the season waned, and the big game with Lorimer drew near. Red’s ankle began to heal and he was able to walk without crutches. Often he would go down to the vacant field near the river and indulge in a secret prac- tice of his own. As his kicks grew more perfect and unerring he knew that if he could only play in one game, just for a short time, he—but it was no use hoping, he told himself. The day for the big game dawned bright and shining, but as the time for the game drew near a strong wind began to spring up. Red knew, as the whole school knew, but would not admit, that fortune was against them, for the team’s punting, weak as it already was. would be utterly ruined by the strong cross winds. Pane thirty-nine ARENA c As the time for the game drew near, it seemed as if the whole student population of Lorimer poured into the little college town of Kenly. Long before the time set for tlie game, the stands were Idled to capacity—tier after tier of waving flags and flaming colors. The air was filled with music from the school bands, dressed in their school colors, and the songs and shouts of the rooters: “Win. Lorimer; win. Lorimer; win, Lorimer. win,” and “Fight, Kenly. fight : Fight. Kenly, fight. When the teams pranced out on the gridiron. Lorimer in their flaming purple and gold, and Kenly Hall in the old silver and blue, the stands rose as one man and fairly rent the heavens with their shouts. Then, following an ancient custom between the two teams, each sang their school songs and the game was on ! At the first kickoff, hd W ynn. Kenly Hall's fleet halfback, caught the ball, and in true Grange fashion tore through the scattered field for seventy yards and a touchdown ! Mead’s kick went wide because of the wind. Kenlv Hall's rooters screamed victory ! The score stood 6 to 0. and it was made in but three minutes of play. Hut their hopes were soon dampened, for Lorimer began a steady march down the field, and neither the determined efforts of the team nor the impassioned pleas of Kenly Hall’s rooters seemed to be able to stop them. They scored just as the quarter ended, their kick was success- ful, and the score stood 7 to 6 in their favor. The second quarter was simply a repetition of the latter part of the first. Kenly Hall's punts could not carry against the strong wind, and often they would gain but ten and fifteen yards on them. Lorimer swept across the goal line for their second touchdown and their kick was perfect, giving them 14 points to their opponents’ 6, as the half ended. When the third period opened, Kenly Hall’s men walked out on the grid- iron with grim determination in their faces to avenge themselves. They were partly successful, for Lorimer made no more big gains, and the play see sawed up and down the middle of the field. They made up in punch and drive what they lacked in kicking ability. It was the last period, with the last whistle drawing perilously near, that Kenly Hall pushed over their second touch- flown. Amid the terrific din Wynn kicked: the ball went true until almost between the goal posts, when a sudden gust of wind blew it astray. The score was 14 to 12 and the rooters began to chant for victorv. After some strug- gling. Kenly Hall managed to get the ball on their fifteen yard line. AH this time Red had been watching the game, with his head in his hands, hardly seeming to notice anything about him. He had put on his regalia, partly since it would be his last time to wear it. and partly because the faint spark of hope within him refused to die. As he sat thus pondering, he felt a hand on his shoulder and turning, he saw Coach Newhart behind him. His heart leaped. “Red,” said the coach, gravely, “I know how you feel, and the doctor said we might use you. Go out there on the field and win this game for us. 1 believe you can do it.” Red seemed in a dream as he walked out on the field, unheeding the roar of the stands shouting his name. As he picked up the ball to kick it. all of his previous thoughts rushed to his mind. 'This was his moment, his chance to I’aKtf forty ARENA ® make good. If he failed now—but he must not fail! One minute to play! It was a tense moment. Xo one spoke, afraid to break the suspense that fell on the crowd. He drew back his leg. poised for a moment, swung it forward, and met the ball squarely. As it rose in the air. he saw in a blur a tall Lorimer player leap and twist high in the air. just missing the ball by inches. It lazily turned over in the air. seemed for an instant to waver, and then fell between the white posts, bringing three points and victory just as the final whistle blew! To his fast failing senses came the shout of victory. The game was won! His game was won! He had fulfilled his promise! And he had won his letter. —Jack Riedel 1, ’26. OUR ARENA What's this book? Just take a look. You won't regret your time. You'd doubtless seek for many a week ’Ere finding one so fine. To justly praise our high school days We print this book for you. So don’t forget we love them yet Whatever you may do. If with a line a fault you find, Just keep it to yourself. For the high school's sake, a pleasure take And buy one for your shelf. —Virginia Vicars, ’26. Paire fnrty-onr ARENA Lawrence cayi.or Betty Stephens Edmund Barnes Myrtle K.ntoht President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Three short years ago we Juniors entered high school. We were green Fresh- men. hut perhaps not any more so than previous or later classes. Gradually we became accustomed to the routine of high school life and by the beginning of winter began to seek tor and find that thing dear to all students, called “school spirit.” Some of us found it m athletics, others found it in scholarship, but by the end of the year all were imbued with it and were good, loyal backers of Paris High School. As Sophomores we led a life not unlike that of any other Sophomore class. We con- tributed many members to the various clubs and societies of the school, nor did we forget basketball and track. 1 hose of us who were not on the squads cheered the teams with all our hearts. Our Junior year is filled to the brim. We now take a major part in all school activ- ities. We have the Junior banquet and class play to work for and put over in a wav- worthy of the Class of 27. Front How: KldredRe. Khoadn. Watson. Stoddard. Stephens. Tweedy. Wilson. BrlKht. Souishers. Second Row : Slaughter. Kultx. Wittick. Harris. Ilardy. Van Sickle. McGutnn. Wright. Third Row: Reed. Beasley. GUI. Caylor. Hardy. Tweedy. Hybarger. Trogdon. Back Row: Avery. Bennett. Spicer. Young. Hess. Holliday. York. Cushman. Winans. Pa re forty-two rt ARENA ■ tCk HOLD HIGH CARNIVAL The carnival sponsored by the Junior class with the able assistance of the faculty and members of the student body was a decided success both from a standpoint of real honest- to-goodness fun. as well as realizing a good sum to be used by the class for their annual banquet to the Seniors. The entire plant and buildings of the high school were used to stage this monster event. The attractions varied from style shows to fortune telling and something of interest was on tap” every second of the time. Many of the stunts and shows were out of the ordinary and exhibited clever skill on the part of those in charge. The entire affair was clean and wholesome and the hundreds who enjoyed the entertainment arc loud in their praise of such diversions. Mr. Keith, as sponsor of the Junior class, was more than satisfied with the patronage the event received and is grateful to all those who helped make it such an unqualified success —Lawrence Cavlor. '27. JUNIORS’ LAMENT Oh, Seniors, dear, tho you must go And we are sad to lose you so— Rut. if you’d decide to hang around You'd he encroaching on our ground. We'll promise to never, ne'er erase Your names from any public place: We'll leave your gumdrops on the wall. And add some more, lest they may fall. Oh. Seniors, dear: Oh. Seniors, dear. The classes may come, the classes may go: Rut if we meet in foreign lands. The Juniors will extend to you glad hands. Oh. Seniors, dear. Fkont Row: .Mott. Zlmmerly. Boyd. Stone. Baker. Dean. Stickler. McKnlght. Drake Skconii Row: Hardin. Whltton. Ashby. Bunnell. Brown. Gleckler. Moody. Kincaid. Third Row: Kelso. C.olt, Hunter. Whltcbcr. Silverman. Brown, Cook. Chittlek. Hack Row: Raines. Anthony. Barnes. Thompson. Harrison. Redmon. McClarey. Pane forty-three £$ E ARENA THE OLD COLONEL'S REMINISCENCE (Junior Prize Story) I he story of Lincoln's “Gettysburg Address” you have read in histories, and coming generations will read and re-read the fascinating tale. But never, as long as I live, shall I forget the story as it was told to me by Colonel Gregory. The Colonel was “the grand old man” of our community. He was eighty- four. remarkably alert, and surprisingly modern in his ideas. Unlike many Civil War veterans, he did not live in the past, continually dwelling on his ex- ploits of war; on the contrary, he seldom referred to the military affairs in which he had been prominent. My first visit to the old gentleman was when I was sixteen, and never will I regret that I rescued his hat from a mud puddle, an act which led to his inviting me to his home. It was in February, I remember distinctly, and the wind, unusually penetrating, howled dismally around the house, now and then banging a neglected shutter, and rattling’a loose window-pane. The roaring log fire furnished the only light in the spacious library where we sat. I had been rather ill at ease in the presence of the Colonel, taking a small part in the conversation, which until now had been only of local topics. Then the conversation turned, as conversations will, to Abraham Lincoln. Lin- coln had always been my ideal. To me, lie signified everything that was gocxl, noble, and great. “Colonel,” I said eagerly, forgetting my self-consciousness, “you knew Lincoln. on’t you tell me of him—something you have seen him do? Or—” I realized that in my boyish eagerness I had blundered. I ended lamely. The Colonel, his kindly eyes turned toward me, smiled. “I was not intimate with the man himself, but I studied him. loved his ways, in short. I worshipped Abraham Lincoln. I had the good fortune to be present at Gettysburg when lie spoke those words that will live even when the man himself shall be remembered only as he who spoke them.” I dared not interrupt. 1 realized that I was to hear an authentic account of an his- toric occasion which was sacred to me. if you would care to hear the whole story, I will tell it to you.” said the Colonel, and without waiting for an acquiescence, he continued. “I was only twenty-one at that time, a lieutenant, and was on temporary discharge— for injuries.” He held up a hand with only three fingers. “The day was warm, and the hundreds of people who had come to. hear their President speak, fanned themselves and grew restless while Edward Everett delivered a lengthy oration. When he had concluded, the crowd broke into thunder- ous applause. I remember. added the Colonel with a smile, that I ap- plauded only because I was heartily glad he had ended. “There seemed to be some confusion after Mr. Everett had finished, and the audience had lapsed into an expectant hush, the swishing of hundreds of fans the only audible sound. When the tall, gaunt figure arose and ambled P«g forty-four Ct1 ARENA g jjU slowly to the front of the platform, the crowd grew even more tense, awaiting the message of the Man of the Ages. His first act was a disappointment. He adjusted his spectacles, laid his tall, black hat on a table, and delving into a deep pocket of his long, black coat, brought forth and unfolded a piece of dirty, creased, brown wrapping paper. Was he going to read his speech? Impossible!’ The Colonel rose from his chair and stood with his back to the fire, now a mass of glowing embers at which I was gazing fixedly. “Slowly and awkwardly Lincoln raised his head; he began to speak thoughtfully in a high-pitched key. ‘Four score and seven years ago’—an unmistakable titter rippled through the vast throng. Such a voice for such a man! Brown wrapping paper! “Abraham Lincoln cleared his throat, utterly ignoring the almost in- sulting attitude of the mob, and continued speaking. Slowly he spoke, and eloquently, his wonderful face giving expression to phrases which gestures of his lanky arms would make absurd. Gradually his listeners grew quiet, their physical discomfort forgotten, and they listened, now eagerly, to the words which this man spoke. A breeze, cool and refreshing, swept gently over the multitude, tumbling Lincoln’s black hair over his high forehead. He finished his address, clumsily replaced the paper, and returned slowly to his seat. Profound silence still prevailed. The people sat. their fans long since for- gotten. their eyes fixed on the ground. Xot one flutter of applause, not one cheer. Abraham Lincoln believed that lie had failed. But I knew—I and hundreds of others knew why there was no applause. e do not applaud a prayer, and the simple, direct words were sacred to the hearts of all who heard them.” The Colonel paused. “That event is the deepest impression of Abraham Lincoln that I have. Since then. I have tried to live as lie lived. You. my boy. arc young, and il you will heed the words of an old man who has already lived too long, study Lincoln: emulate his integrity and wisdom, and you will some day find the greatest treasure in life—happiness.” —Philip Young, '2 . Page forty-five £$ g ARENA p Cari. McGowan Etzki. Baysinokr Gborok Rikdki.i. Dorothy Jackson President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Behold the Sophomore Class of P. H. S.! Its number is the largest in the school. We had one of the most brilliant records as Freshmen that has ever been made by a beginning class. Of course, we made mistakes, but that is no worse than those before us have done. First, our basketball team won the Interclass Basketball Tournament, which helped convince the upper- classmen that we were not as “green” and “ignorant as the name “Presides” suggests. One of our number won fame on the Paris High basketball team. I he girls did their part by winning first place in the County and Eastern Illi- nois Oratorical Contests. Some of the Freshmen made the Honor Roll, which goes to show that our class was also making progress in the paths of knowl- edge. Many of us belong to the Al’ethenai Literary Society. G. A. A.. Glee Clubs, and various other organizations of the school. We had a part in the “Gym Review” on Friday, March 13. 1925, and helped make the “Gypsy Front: Carmichael. Foreman, Thell. Papadakos. Curtia. Harr. Davla. Harrison. Hall. Smith. Skconi Row: Sunkel. Bishop. Ruckler. Handsaw. I sham. H laker. Drake. Carnes. Gross. Creech. Third Row : Mullins. Hercnw. Brewer, Harr. Mitchell. Daniels. Boyer. Smith. Wright. Hack Row: Craig. Brown. McIntosh, Arbuckle. Ward. Boling. Kaston. Pi kc forty-six g ARENA ■ Front How : Hardy. Hamilton. Ketchum, Watson, Dugan, Parker, Smith, Williams. Mitchell, Burnett, Bay singer, Zdenek. 8bcond Row: Harris, Andrews, Mercer, Chandler. Richey. Cox. Adams. Mitchell. Swadener. Hogue. Sears. Coady, Eveiand. Third Row: Johnson. Westerfleld, Williams. Redmon. Kline, Simons. Ilenson. Sherer, Hill. Helms. Drake. Watson. Egan. Back Row : Byrd. Henson, tiuyinan, Mickle. Tolliver. Kraemer, Colvin. Farris, Click. Brown, Heinman. Rover” a success. We came in great numbers to root for the Paris Tigers at the basketball games. In fact, we entered full force into the high school activities and attained the real school spirit. The next time we entered the portals of this hall of knowledge, most of us became Sophomores. Our basketball team was again the champion of the Inter-Class Tournament. We are still playing an active part in the different activities and diversions of the school. 'The Sophomore Class furnished many members for the newly-formed Classical Club. We have also furnished many stars for football. We hope to continue with as wonderful a record as has here been recorded, and we will not stop with these victories we have won, but will strive to win more, so that the honor of our class will never be forgotten. —Margaret Parker, 28. Front Row : Kelsheimer. Lutz. Kirsten. Powers. Huffman. Brown. Pennington. Powers. Sanders. Stod- dard, Boyd. Murray. Hill. Mattingly. Skcond Row: Mercer. Mills. Potts. Jackson. Suddutb, Thell. Strohl. Coop. Morris. Trogdon. Johnson. Powers, Bussart. Reese. Third Row; McFarlan. Tobias. Sizemore. Wright. Daniels. Waggoner. Hobbs. Weger. Scott. Creech, Hayes. Pennington. Spung, Patterson, Sanders. Moss. Back Row: McGowan. Stokeeberry, Simpson. Henry. McCoy. Sanders. Williams, Howlott. Tweedy, Morton. Van Dyke, Purcell. Frey. Mott. Van Gilder. Page forty-seven £$ F ARENA THE TWO WISHES (Sophomore Prize Story) ‘T wonder how I’ll like it,” mused Marian Norris, as she watched the fields rush by the train window. “I have two wishes. One is to see some real cowboys, and the other is to find a band of those wild desperadoes one is always reading about.” Marian s uncle had written and asked her to spend the summer with them on their ranch in Wyoming, and it was this ranch which Marian was wondering if she was going to like. She was only fifteen, and this was almost her first trip away from her home town in Illinois. For this reason the jour- ney was a great adventure to her. As the train brought her nearer and nearer her destination, she began to wonder if the journey were never going to end. and every once in a while she would ask the conductor how much farther it was to Doranville. Although she had been rather frightened when she first started, she had managed her changes from one train to another very suc- cessfully, and by the time the train crossed the border from South Dakota into Wyoming, she began to grow impatient. At last the conductor came through the train and shouted. “Doranville!” As the train drew up to the station. Marian anxiously scanned the faces of those on the platform to see if her uncle had come to meet her. Sure enough, there he was. ready to wel- come her. “We will come in after your trunk in the morning,” he said. ‘‘It’s getting late now. and we have quite a drive before us.” They reached the ranch about four o’clock in the afternoon. Marian was eager to explore the place right away, but her aunt persuaded her to wait until the next morning. So. early the next morning, Marian, with her cousins Anne and Jean, started out. I he first thing Marian looked for was cowboys. Yes. there they were, standing over by the barn. “One of my wishes has come true.” she thought to herself. Aloud she said. “Don’t you have any desnerados around here? I thought I was coming to the ‘wild and woolly west’!” “Perhaps you’ll see some.” laughed Jean, mischievously. “I hear there’s a trio of robbers hiding around here somewhere, whom the police arc seeking.” “Oh. I meant real desperadoes,” cried Marian; “we have ordinary robbers in Illinois!” They went on until all the main part of the ranch had been covered. Looking at her watch. Jean said. “Oh. let’s don’t go home vet. Let’s go over to our big woods and visit the old shanty.” Oh no. Jean, protested Anne. “You know we hardlv ever go there, and after all. there might be something in that story about the robbers.” “Nonsense,” scoffed Jean, “who’s afraid of robbers. Come on.” Reluctantly Anne allowed herself to be persuaded, and they arrived at the cabin in about a half hour. They had dismounted and were about to enter the cabin when someone cried : “Halt!” Pane forty-eiKht ARENA ®i Slowly the door of the cabin opened, disclosing a man holding a gun. “Oh, it’s only three girls,” he said, speaking to two other men within the shanty. “We can handle them.” Commanding the girls to enter the cabin, they left one man to guard them, and the other two went away. “What shall we do?” cried Jean. “Oh, if I only hadn’t insisted on coming to this terrible place!” “Never mind now. Jean,” said Anne. “We must try to plan some way of escape.” They thought and thought. Suddenly Jean looked up and cried: “I have it! Anne, you remember how we used to have Prince—that’s the horse I’m riding, you know—carry things for us? We’ll write a note and he will take it home.” They quickly decided to do this, and awaiting a time when the man was a little distance from the cabin, they called Prince, who came and put his head in at the window. Giving him the note. Jean said, “Here. Prince, take this home.” Taking the piece of paper between his teeth, the horse immediately started down the trail, running as fast as he could go. The guard, deeply absorbed, did not see him: he afterward wondered where he was, but did not think much about it. It began to grow dark, and the girls saw the two men coming back. “Oh, I wonder if Prince went straight home,” said Jean. “If we don’t get help, what will happen to us?” Just then they heard the sound of horses’ hoofs, and rushing to the win- dow. saw Marian’s uncle and several other men. The bandits saw them, too, and tried to escape, but they were too late. They were caught and taken back to town to be locked up. When the girls reached home, and were telling the story, Marian sud- denly began to laugh. “What’s the matter?” asked her aunt. Marian told her two wishes, and said, “I think they have been fulfilled, don’t you?” —Etzel Baysinger, ’28. The name of Lawrence Caylor has been engraved on our Good Sports- manship Trophy. We were all glad to have this honor bestowed upon Lawrence. Parc forty-nine ARENA Johkpii Murphy Pauunr Houston Hai.i.knk Mookk Martha Johnson President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY Nine rails for the Freshmen! We came in amazement, we stumbled up stairs, and rushed bewilderingly for the assembly room, causing upper classmen to laugh, and make unpleasant remarks. But our green, awkward bunch of students, taking to heart every- thing that was said, were soon to command the respect of the school. On September 30. we met in the assembly room and elected our officers for the year. The Freshmen have heartily supported everything at P. H. S. W’e have been represented in all athletics and on the honor roll. This class has a chance to be the finest of P. 11. S. Who knows but that among the members of our class there may be future orators, poets, and even presidents? —Miriam Louise Church, ’29. Front Row: Perisho, Gibson. Garwood. Peters. Houston. Henn. Second Row: ShutzbauRh. Murphy. Hill. Greathouse. Rhoads. Moore. Mattox. Tiiirh Row: Stuthard, Lindsay. Jenkins. Maxwell. Rhoads. Soughcrs. Back Row: Shively. Moren. Mattingly. Rlttcnhouse, Schlsler. Landes. Garver. Pago fifty rti ARENA ■ O Front Row : Holsapple, Andrews, Dunklcberger. Davis. Cockcroft, Gosnell, Handsaw. Second Row: Horn. Wright, Kirby. KaulTman. Shorcr, Johnson, Adkins. Tiimn Row: Dudley. Wallace. Hearn, Ashley. Hughes. Clark. Hishop. Avery. Hack Row: Hardy. Myers. Murphy. Pennington, Inge. I,yean. Henson. Freshibus takibus examinorium Copybus from neighborium Teacher seeibus little cheatoriuin Causibus Freshibus to flunkorium. Front Row : Garwood. Hrlght. Owen. Sullivan. Stoneburner. Hoyd, Cline. Coop. Crabtree. Hunter. Glllvary. SECOND Row : Young. Del ina. Crabtree. Church. Heedle, Gelling, Click. Grading, Cunningham. Corn- well. Glllvary. Third Row: Alexander. Walden. Gorman. Robe rts. Anderson. Berry, liutler. Pear. Goodpasture. Sulll van. Inman. Back Row : Koho. Tweedy. Fenton. Carnahan, Collier. Grown. Poor. Mullenix. Gllgh, Cox. Dillon. Page flfty-onc ARENA MID-FRESHMEN—1926 The Seniors, wise in the ways of the world, that is. in their own opinion, shook their heads despairingly that January morning at the antics of the class of 30. meanwhile muttering something about the “impossible Freshies.” The Juniors looked askance as if pitying our foolishness. The Sophomores, wearing the exalted air of the experienced, gave us a condescending once- over.” The Freshmen, rejoicing in their slight seniority, attempted to overawe us with their superior wisdom, but we amble contentedly on just as happy as if we had good sense. Not a class dares challenge our loyalty to P. II. S. —Lucille Snedeker. '30. WHEN I WAS A FRESHMAN. I THOUGHT THAT Philip Young could act about as he wanted to. irgil Bell learned his rillc scoring art by tossing gum drops through his teething ring. Mary Anna Eads’ stories were better than Horatio Alger's. Babe Ruth was the author of the health pamphlet. How to Catch Flies.’ Xewg ought to have been a street gang foreman because lie worked the track men so well, and that Harlan Watson, business manager of the Arena, was sort of an Elijah’s mule, because he carried the profit. Fhont Row: Lelteh. Mow.. Hurst. TunnlcUIT. Steldl. Rartlctt. Clark. Papadakos. Steele. Hopper. Shaw ver, Tobias. Griffin. Skcokd Row : Easter. Trimble. Keys. I.annon. Hill. Pino. Cline. Johnson. Parker. Snedeker. Powers. Titian Row : Zimmcrly. Drake, Hawley. Patterson. Heck. Henry. Scott. Zdcnek. Jones. Williams, Par rlsh. Fourth Row : Tucker. Rurton. MoEvoy. Kirby.'Collier. Young, Henry. Johnson. Easton. Jones. Tom linson. Fifth Row: Trine. May. (’.rover. Tanner. Slater. Gillum. Tobias. Forcum. Fulton. Rack Row: Luther. Van Gilder. Rowe. Marrs, Gross. Laughlln, Postlewaite. Stephens. Pajre fifty-two ffr ARENA P ?Ck BEN AUGER’S FIRST WRECK Freshman Prize Story In the foothills of the Alleghenies, separated by two large and densely wooded hills, lie the two towns of Leesburgh and Redmond, with a narrow, winding river flowing between. Standing on the highest hill. Sharon Mound, one could sec both the towns, and also a railroad track winding its way up one side of the hill and zigzagging down the other side, across the river and up the opposite slope. Along the side of the smaller mountain, the track ran straight for about two miles, then curved sharply, and ran across an old wooden bridge which was about fifty feet above water level. The engineer who piloted a fast freight train over this dangerous stretch of track. Ben Auger, lived with his little family in Leesburgh. When he would reach the top of the hill and look down on his home town, the sight made him happy, because he knew that in a few minutes he would be with his happy family. He could see the children rush out to meet him as he opened the gate and hear them telling him stories of what had happened while he was away. One morning Auger was making the trip home with a train of refrigerator cars loaded with fruit and vegetables. As he had left Redmond about five minutes late, he was a little behind his schedule, lie had made the long drag up Sharon Mound, and had started down grade. When the train reached the straight stretch of track, it was traveling at the rate of a mile a minute. The engine was snorting and puffing, the wheels rumbling and grumbling, and those forty refrigerator cars shoving and rushing down the hill. Then, as he rounded the curve, what a sight met his eyes! The bridge was a mass of flames! The train must rush into the jaws of death. What was he to do? The unwritten law of the road flashed into his mind: If you can’t stop, h.t ’em hard.’’ He pulled the throttle wide open, muttered a prayer to God, and closed his eyes. Then came a thundering crash, the breaking and cracking of wood, the hiss of steam. Auger did not open his eyes till the fireman touched his shoulder. He found that he was still seated in the cab of the locomotive. The engine was on one side of the river, the caboose on the other. The tender seemed to be hanging from the engine, but in reality it was resting on the cars below. The caboose was propped up by a car that had not gone into the water, but had stuck in the sand and was standing on end. The wrecked cars had formed a dam across the river, over which the water was pouring, bearing on its sur- face various kinds of fruits and vegetables. Strange to say. not a single mem- ber of the crew had been injured. 1 hk lifty-thrc« ARENA W hen the wrecker arrived, the fireman told Auger to take his engine to the roundhouse, and forget about the accident. Already lie had heard the story of how two tramps who had slept under the bridge the night before had gone away and left their fire burning. The bridge was in flames before any- one could give the alarm. When Hen heard the story he drew a long breath of relief, for he knew that he would not lose his position. As he reached the top of the hill, he looked down on Leesburgh, and thought of his family and how fortunate he was to be alive, and able to be with them again. He rushed down the hill into the yards, and put his engine in the roundhouse. When he opened his gate the children ran out to meet him, asking him why he was late. As you may guess, it was he who told the story that day. and the children who ,iStened- ' -Charles Bligh, '29. Page fifty-four o4CTIVITIES Page fifty-five ■Cfr ARENA p THE STAFF Harlan English..........................Editor Margaret Steele......................Assistant Editor Harlan Watson...............Business Manager Lloyd O’Bannon.....Assistant Business Manager Mary Anna Eads.......................Personals Owen Sunkel.............................Sports Betty Parrish...........................Senior Editor Aletha Honnoid, Jack Ricdell...............Art John Kimble......................Organizations Jess Shellcdy, Margaret Parrish..........Humor Frank Black........................Advertising Harold Fuqua............Assistant Advertising Joseph Conklin...................Junior Editor Margaret Parker...............Sophomore Editor Miriam Church................. Freshman Editor Pn r« fifty-six THE 1926 ARENA Schools days! School days! Dear old golden rule days! Headin’ an' writin an' Annual, Done as Elsia says we shall. Thus the Arena Staff sang from morn till night during brisk autumn days, cold snowy winter months and lazy spring. Hut the Arena Staff couldn't yield to the spirit of the season because the Editor, the Business Manager, the Advertising Supervisor, the Sports Writer, the Cartoonist, and the Humorist were all employed in the serious work of writ- ing articles, counting silver, sketching, and. like the crafty Caesar, waged incessant cam- paigns against innocent business men. The Arena was intrusted to a staff of eight major offices and four assistant ones. Harlan English was our editor-in-chief and proved himself very proficient and very vig- orous in his efforts to make the 1926 year book a success. He began early by arranging for all the senior pictures and group photographs to be made bv Mr. Jay. whose ex- cellent work has made possible our good photography. Our business manager. Harlan Watson, and advertising supervisor, Frank Black, were on the job. too. for an extensive and intensive circulation campaign began during which everyone was given a chance to purchase his Arena. The business men were very responsive to the staff’s plea for ads and it is due to their excellent support that we have been able to publish our Annual for $1.50. As soon as the pictures were finished the staff collected paste, scissors, mounting board and lots of vitality and began preparing our picture panels to be sent to the engrav- ing company. After much work, a few tears, and a sigh of relief, the snapshots and pictures were all finished, sent to the engravers, and the proofs of the cuts returned. But our period of calm lasted only a few hours. The dummy had to be begun! More Annuals must be sold! Then everyone applied himself to the fullest extent of his ability and every task was completed. While our Arena work represents the labor of the class, there are a few whose indi- vidual work has been invaluable. Mary Anna Eads. Personal Editor, spent countless hours fishing out epigrams, and Betty Parrish, our Senior Editor, also labored long over her contributions. N’ow that the finished books have returned and everyone has his own Arena and is smiling at the pictures, laughing at the jokes, and enjoying the editorials, the Class of 1926 is happy. —Margaret Louise Steele, Assistant Editor. fifty-s ven g-1 ARENA g1 PRIZE WINNERS Our male quartette, entered in the Charleston Music Festival last year by Miss Broadstone, was com- posed of John Papadakos, Hugh Hurst. John Kcdmon and Raymond Morris. The boys sang “The Win- ter Song and won first place, hav- ing competed against several other schools. The pictorial shield, which hangs in the music room, represents the spoils of their conquest. On May second Ruth Dugan snatched away first place from the grasp of sixty-one opponents in the annual Declamation Contest held at Charleston. Miss Dugan, entered in the division of Modern Poetry, gave The Congo,” by Vachel Lind- say. Her prize consisted of a gold medal. Philip Young, winner of last year’s Notsuh Oratorical Prize, which consists of a gold medal and twenty dollars in gold, carried off the laurels with a splendid delivery of “Warren Hasting’s Address. Margaret Parker won five points for our high school in the county contest held here last year and a gold medal as first prize in dra- matics. Miss Parker delivered “The Polish Boy. Second place in the county essay contest was won for Paris High by John Kimble. His subject was “A Brave Act. His success added three points to our score and gained a silver medal for himself. Pax« (Ifty-fiKht rft g ARENA ■ '« Marcakkt Graham GOOD SCHOLARSHIP LEGION The only honorary society in Paris High at present is open to those dili- gent students who succeed in making a grade of ninety or more in four major subjects. This society for the last few years has been called the Good Schol- arship Legion. In order to increase the interest in scholarship, pins have been awarded to the members. These pins are presented at an assembly at the end of each quarter. For those who remain in the Legion for two consecutive years, a bronze pin is given : for three years, a silver pin : and for four years, a gold pin. For the first semester of this year the seniors led the other classes in membership. Of the Seniors, 16.19 of their number were in the Legion; of the Juniors, 13.9' ; Sophomores, 8.1% : and Freshmen. 4.1' . To the member of the Good Scholarship Legion who has the highest av- erage for four years of high school work the Secnarf Scholarship prize is awarded. This prize, which consists of a gold medal and twenty dollars in gold, has been awarded for three consecutive years. Miss Margaret Graham won the Secnarf prize for 1925 with an average of 94.7. Page fifty-nine F ARENA g' GOOD SCHOLARSHIP LEGION Seniors Blair. Katherine Claybaugh, Eila Dively. Katie Duck, Mildred Eads. Mary Anna English, Harlan Earnham, Hazel Conklin, Joseph Dean, Dorothy Drake, Margaret Jane Easter, Mary Andrews, Bernadine Baysinger, Etzel Byrd, I lulda Curtis, Jennie I Iarpring. Mac I lillery. Esther Hornberger, Lucille I lutson.Iva Jones, Carl Kimble, John Moseley, Gertrude Juniors I'rye, Beulah II unter, Betty Lou Kincaid. Mary Knight, Myrtle Sophomores 11 uffman, John Mc(iowan, Carl Mattingly, h'lorence Parker. Margaret 1 logue. Ruth Parrish, Betty Parrish. Margaret Payne, Edmund Perisho, Ruth Steele, Margaret Stokes, Ruby Vicars, Virginia Rhoads, Harritte Silverman, Jennie VanSickle, Eunice Sherer. Erances Swadener, Eloise an 1 )yke, Reginald Watson, Eleanor Mid-Freshmen 1925 Church, Miriam Louise Freshmen Cunningham, Oka Davis, Ruby Glick, Hazel Greathouse, Margaret The hours I’ve spent in Study Hall. Are as a bush of thorns to me; I count them over every hour apart. And only low deportment see. Each hour a thorn, each thorn a knife. To tear my heart, with boredom keen. Those “bawlings out.” the tearful sighs, That testify to conduct mean. When pen meets pad and makes a mark, I blush unseen, and the truth know; Deportment is so hard to keep. It’s slow to come, but fast to go. Page sixty Page sixty-one ARENA tsi T£ACWH «« NOW. SUCH. 'FHOT.WHY H0r? FRtzNCMS, t:TC. O- SCWOOi. NOTAB LI: TH RISE'S A C 0 IA 0- ON TOP o'TUF. WOPLO. DEBATE The students of Paris High, ever illustrious because of their ability to dis- pute the supremacy of adjoining schools, not only in the matter of athletics, but also in the field of debating, were given a splendid opportunity to prove their mettle when our school was entered in the division of debating of the Eastern Illinois High School League. At first, enthusiasm ran high among the student body and every am- bitious young Cicero saw himself as the hero of the hour, but when the real work began only about eight were willing to put forth the necessary effort. The survivors were Nathalie Jenks, Howard Blanford. Harlan English. Mary Anna Eads, Hazel Farnham. Harold Hybarger. Harold Fuqua, and Karl Mor- ris. Of these, the first three composed our active affirmative team; the next three were members of the negative triumvirate; and the other two were al- ternates. The first of our triangular debates took place Thursday, February 25. The three schools contending in our district were Martinsville. Westfield, and Paris. Our affirmative team defeated unanimously the Westfield negative in our own auditorium : the negative team, which also won a unanimous decision over the Martinsville affirmative at Martinsville, had the distinction of being the only victorious negative team in the entire League. The second debate of the series, in which we opposed the Robinson affirm- ative here and the Oblong negative at Oblong, took place on Tuesday, March 23. At this time both our negative and affirmative teams were defeated by a vote of two to one. In appreciation of our debaters it is only fair to say that we owe our splendid success to Nathalie Jenks, our deliberate, convincing orator; to Hazel Farnham. the strong, reliable spokesman : to Mary Anna Eads, a rapid, un- hesitating rhetorician; to Harlan English, the school’s dependable organizer of concise and sound facts; to Howard Blanford, Paris High’s fire cracker orator: and to Harold Hybarger, the dynamic speaker. Much credit is also due to .Mr. Forster, their sponsor, for his kindly and helpful advice and sugges- tIOn‘ —Margaret Steele, '26. Phkc sixty-two rjT F ARENA K2 GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The majority of our present Girls’ Glee Club went to Charleston last spring and captured first prize by singing “One Spring Morning. having al- ready taken first place here, at the County Contest, on “To a Wild Rose. It’s a great feeling, and worth working for, when you share in the honors. The Girls’ Glee Club was reorganized early last fall under the leader- ship of Miss Broadstone, and several new members were added to take the places of those who graduated. All members paid a fee of one dollar each, for the purchasing of music, and work began in its usual way. Death claimed Miss Broadstone before we were fairly started, and Miss Davison succeeded to the work. The personnel of our club remained the same, and officers were elected to take charge of certain duties. Our public appearances have been few this year, but our interest is centered on the approaching contsts, and we intend to win. The following officers were elected: President................................Mary Louise Lacy Secretary......................................Marie (iunnn Treasurer................................ nna Papadakos —M. G. ’26. LATEST SONG HITS—MISS DAVISON 1. LETTUCE Waltz as We Say Good-bye. 2. Yes, Sir. ASTHMA Baby. 3. I UNDERW EAR My Baby is Tonight? 4. POLICE Go Away and Let Me Sleep. 5. HOTEL Me Hello. Page sixty-three ■Cfr g ARENA Cl BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Paris High School is very fortunate in the possession of a fine group of male voices. 'Flic boys were grouped into an organization known as the Boys’ Glee Club. They had barely been organized and started on the year’s work when the sickness and death of Miss Broadstone halted the work. Miss Alma Davison succeeded and the work was renewed. The club made their debut at the Christmas program given by the school. Owing to stage fright their first public appearance could hardly be called a success. However, true to the famous school spirit, “fight back,” the boys worked harder and made another appearance during a regular assembly, where they certainly redeemed them- selves. They also offered two numbers at the time of the Westfield-Baris Debate on February 26. They are looking forward to other public appear- ances and hope to acquit themselves creditably. —H. B. F. ’26. Miss Davison (in (dee Club): Now, sing re. Ray Morris: I don’t want to sing by myself. Miss Davison (in Glee Club) : Please hold the grave (longer). Pace xixty-fuur rti ARENA ORCHESTRA The orchestra was started in the fall of 1925 with Miss Lois Broad stone as director. Following her untimely death of typhoid fever early in the year Miss Davison took up the work and we went on in full swing. We practice twice a week and have been called upon to “strut our stuff” at the Farmers' Institute and at many of the Thursday morning assemblies. So here’s to next year’s organization—may it be bigger, better, and more talented! The personnel is as follows: First Violin Byrtol Easton John Kimble Ruby Velandcr Second Violin Edith Stoddard Mildred Buckler George Riedcll Clarinet Harold Hybargcr Saxophone Lloyd O'Bannon Trombone Joe Hussong Drums Harold Fuqua Pianist Marian Huffman Maurice Craig —Joe Hussong, ’26. When banana peels are blooming. I’ll come slipping back to you. Page sixty-five g ARENA ■ 1 2 THE ALETHENAI Well! Another year gone and the Alethenai is still going strong. Officers for 1925-26 were elected at the close of school in 1925 and in September we started out with much pep and about fifty members. We were fortunate in having more than ordinary talent in our society, and consequently our programs proved both instructive and interesting. The programs were series of facts concerning countries—their literature, manners, and customs. T he idea of devoting each meeting to the discussion of a coun- try proved successful and interesting. In January a group of Freshmen entered from Mayo, and a great manv showed unusually good judgment for Freshmen by joining our society. The Alethenai is an old society, and is still governed by the laws that its founders made. It has survived for years past, and with proper spirit will survive for years to come. Here’s hoping, anyway! —Philip Young, ’27. CAN YOU IMAGINE Mr. Forster without his dignified manner? Ruth Perisho without Lloyd O’Bannon? “Fat” Payne keeping still during a recitation? Mary Anna Lads without her lesson prepared? C larcnce Staley as tall as Thurman Sec? Joe Hussong without gum in his mouth? Floise Swadcner without a smile? Esther Millery without her compact? Milo Duck not making excuses? Raymond Trogdon without his dimple? Mac Harpring without a compact and comb? Pete Fuqua studying? Mary McKnight wearing a hat? Johnny Kelshcimer walking quietly in assembly? Thelma McCoy without her ukc? Pbkc sixty-six r5 ARENA i£ LATINA FOREVER (Tune—Believe me if all those endearing—) Words by Mary Louise Lacy and Gertrude Moseley Oh. the Classical Club, cum its frolic et fun. How amamus et adore its dear name. Oh. the Classical Club—we have just now begun. But will soon achieve greatness and fame. Tho’ our Latina Lingua est hard to pronounce. We arc certain to master in time. All its intricate verbs, and we then shall announce Our perfections in diction and rhyme. Oh. our Classical girls and our Classical boys, We will cultivate friendship and song. In our Classical work we will find untold joys. And our comradeship ever prolong. While our school days shall last and in after life. too. We’ll remember the friendships we’ve made. And where'er we shall go and whate'er we shall do. We’ll consider our efforts repaid. Due, due, remos due, Flumine secundo— I bus we sing at the Latin Club and the good ship. Classical Club, has been rowed vigorously and merrily since it was launched last fall on the sea of organizations. W ith Miss Phillips and Miss 'Fate as pilots and Miss W enz as a friendly light-house keeper, the good ship has safely negotiated the shoals and treacherous rocks which threaten the safety of any vessel. Betty Parrish, the captain: Eleanor Watson, first mate: Danley Slaughter, cox- swain. and Ruth Dugan, purser, are the commanders of the expedition. A crew and passenger list include over one hundred adventurers bound for the island of Britain and land of Italy to explore the life and customs of the early Latin people. I he fare for the voyage on the vessel is a working knowledge of Latin, an interest, and attendance on deck every month when a meeting of crew and passengers is held. These help to make the voyage less tedious. Plays, drills, papers, musical numbers are enjoyed on these occasions. I here arc still accommodations on the ship and since it is carrying a very interesting cargo and bound for a most worthy treasure, book your reser- vations and sail with us. —Betty Lou Hunter. 27. Phrc sixty-seven ARENA o’ THE AG’’ CLUB oooooo The Ag Club was reorganized this year and we have Mr. Martin, our “Ag instruc- tor. with us again. We meet every two weeks in our department of Vocational Agricul- ture. Much interest is promoted among the members l y the programs which are pre- pared and given by the members of the club. At each mec.ing refreshments are served, an event which adds much to the pleasure of the meeting. After the business is trans- acted, a fast basketball game is played. Only boys who take agriculture, or have taken it. and arc attending Paris High School are eligible for membership in the club. “The “Ag Club is a great help in drawing the country boys together. It teaches them how to con- duct a meeting in a business-like manner. We have subscribed to several farm papers which are available only to the members. In this way all modern ideas in agriculture are carried to the different homes of the boys. At the beginning of school a meeting was called and officers were elected for this year. President...............................................Clarence Staley Vice-President..........................................Kverett Morton Secretary-Treasurer................................... Raymond Trogdon Adviser................................................Mr. A. T. Martin Never postpone for tomorrow that which you can get someone else to do for you any time. Miss Clendcnin (in Physiology Class)—What becomes of fat? William Steele—I save mine for the dog. J: Papadakos—I never knew before that they had automobiles in Caesar’s time. F. Shcrer—They didn’t. J. Papadakos—It says right here. “Caesar was following the Helvetians and crossed the Rhone by a ford. Pane xixty-cwht g ARENA A2 P. H. S. RIFLE CLUB This year again the applications for admission to the Rifle Club far ex- ceeded the limits of the indoor range. Only twenty-five boys could be ac- cepted and these were organized into five squads. One squad fired each eve- ning after school hours. This year the government cut down the supply of ammunition so that the club was able to shoot only eight weeks. At the end of this period a contest was conducted and the winners were awarded medals, according to their marksmanship. The Rifle Club is a very worth-while organization. The members learn the correct method of firing, the proper care and handling of a rifle, besides practicing safety rules and developing individual responsibility. The sponsor of this year’s organization is Mr. Bussart. The officers elected by the club were: President—Virgil Bell. Secretary-Treasurer—Karl Cockcroft. —John Kimble, ’26. Pa«e sixty-nine Cft ARENA 151 SENIOR CLASS PLAY “Clarence,” the senior class play, given at the Paris High School, May 26-27, 1925, was a fitting farewell for the class of ’25, and leaves a lasting im- pression of the members of the cast. 'Phe role of Clarence, an ex-soldier and a famous entomologist, was por- trayed with exceptional ability by Hugh Hurst. 'Phe family troubles of Alan Stalnaker, a very busy business man, were realistically presented by John Papadakos, as the son who had been dismissed from the third boarding school; Mary Ellen Parker, the daughter whose gov- erness, Marian Williams, has unknowingly aroused the jealousy of the wife. Ruth Wood; and William Link, a widower, who has used the friendship of the daughter to help him in a love affair with the governess. Leo Wade, the family butler; Maerene Mason, the maid, and Lucy Brown, the private secretary, played their parts well and helped make the performance a success. Music was furnished by the High School Orchestra under the direction of Miss Broadstone. Cast of Characters Mrs. Martyn, private secretary to Mr. Wheeler Lucy Brown Mr. Wheeler, a business man........................................... Alan Stalnaker Mrs. Wheeler, his second wife................................................Ruth Wood Bobby Wheeler, dismissed from the third boarding school John Papadakos Cora Wheeler, his young sister..................................... Mary Ellen Parker Violet Pinney, Cora’s governess.......................................Marian Williams Clarence, an ex-soldier.................................................... Hugh Hurst Delia, a maid ............................................................Maerene Mason Dinwiddie, the butler, in love with Della.................................... Leo Wade Hubert Stem, a widower, in love with Violet..............................W illiam Link —Lucy M. Brown. ’25. Some students are about as thrilled over their studies as a middle aged gold fish would be with a swimming lesson. The midnight oil that is burned is sometimes really gasoline. What we want to know is what becomes of a man’s word when he won t keep it and no one else will take it. Remember, an upperclassman is a junior or senior, either wise or other- wise. Page seventy-one £ i g1 ARENA 151 JUNIOR CLASS PLAY “Daddy Long Legs, by Jean Webster, was presented at the High School Auditorium on the nights of April 14 and 15 by the Junior Class of 1925. The plot centered around Judy Abbott, the orphan, who tried the patience of all. and her dear old “Daddy Long Legs. Jervis Pendleton. The play was a bril- liant success under the very capable direction of Miss Dayton and Mrs. Morgan. Cast of Characters Gladiola....................—.......« .. Sadie Kate..............-............... Mrs. Lippett.......—.................... Loretta—................................ Freddie Perkins —.......-.......—....... Susie Hawthorne....-.................... Sarah Maud.....—........................ Mamie..............—.................... Judy Abbott........—....—...—..........— Mrs. Prichard..-.................... ... Cyrus Wvkoff.......—........—..........— Jervis Pendleton........—...—.....—..... George Parsons.....—....—............... David Cod man........................ - Julia Pendleton.—.................... — Sallie McBride .................-....... Mrs. Pendleton..............—........... Jimmie McBride.......................... Mrs. Lizzie Semple...................... Nanette................................. Game.....—.....—.................... - Maria....................... Greggs------------------------------ Walters----------—......—............... Doctor---------------------------------- I‘m in a 10-der mood today. I feel j oetic 2: 4 fun I'll drop a line K: send it off 2 u. I’m sorry you've been 6 so long. Don't Ik disconso!8 But bear your ills with 42ed and they won't seem so grS. Marian Huffman ........Bernice Strohl ......Katherine Blair .....Anna Papadakos ......Clarence Staley .....Gertrude Mosely ......Aletha Honnold .........Nathalie Jenks Margaret Parrish .....Mary Anna Fads ......Joseph Hussong ........Edmund Payne ........Harold Fuqua .......Jack Riedel ........Betty Parrish Mary Me Knight .....Jess Shelledy .......... Eli Borkon Margaret Steele ...Frances Williams Mary Louise l-acy .......Esther Hillery ____1-ester Soughers Howard Blanford .........Edward Hill g1 ARENA, g1 cjj JUNIOR BANQUET According to custom the Juniors right royally entertained the Seniors at a farewell banquet on May 22. The gymnasium was decorated in an oriental manner for the annual event. Nearly three hundred guests enjoyed the eve- ning. The dinner menu follows: Potatoes au gratin Fruit Punch Pocket books Rolls Jelly Butter Baked Ham Candied Apples Spring Salad French Peas Ice Cream Raspberry Sherbet Coffee Cake Almonds Purple and White Mints ith James Blaker as the efficient and clever toastmaster, the following program was carried out: 1. Invocation 2. La Bienvenue The Reverend Mr. Codd 3. L’Echo 4. To the Boys 5. To the Sweet Girl Graduates 6. La Prediction 7. Au Revoir Specialties “How Do You Do?’’.... “'Fhe Shepherdess” Novelty Dance “Dance of the Day” After the program, Crose’s orchestra Anna Louise Gumm furnished music for the annual —Esther Hillery, ’26. Page seventy-four Thuh Confessions Hoosu-ft NOT WftONQr rt ARENA Page wvfnt -(lv PMMMMBBHMM ARENA P1 i-■-- i —i —_ T lie Ciirls Athletic Association, or the G. A. A., as it is more commonly called, was first organized in Paris High School in 1924. The association is a member of the Illinois State League of (lirls Athletic Associations. Its aim is to encourage girls’ athletics and gymnastics and to promote ideals in health and sportsmanship. Mildred Strohl was elected basketball manager for the season 1925. Class teams were chosen and tournament was played. In this the Seniors ranked first. Juniors second. Sophomores third, and Freshmen fourth. During the volley-ball season Jane Papadakos was manager. After a volley-ball tournament is played, baseball practice will be held. I he G. A. A. banquet, planned by Betty Lou Hunter, social chairman, and her committee was enjoyed by many on December 11. 1925. The asso- ciation also took several hikes during the year. A Gymnasium Review—similar to that of last year will be given some- time in March, 1926. The following is the program of the Gymnasium Re- view given March 13, 1925. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. PROGRAM Marching .................................. Folk Dances................................ Relay Races............. “Name It Yourself Under the direction of A. I (. rah Football .. What We Play in the Gym a. Bocastle; l . Virginia Reel..... Wedding of the Sports Clown Dance................................ Awards ............................ Senior-Junior Girls Basketball Game. A Sophomore-Freshman Game. ...............Class A ....... ...... Class C ...............Class B .........Boys’ Classes ...............Class C Class .............. Class i' (i. A. A. Class B Miss Carolyn L. Wen Page seventy-six ARENA PHYSICAL TRAINING IN P. H. S. While we may not rightly say that we have Physical Education for girls in P. H. S., we have made a start in the right direction, it is hoped. Every girl in P. H. S. who is physically lit. and the error is that we do not yet pro- vide for those of 11s who are not so strong as others,—is required to take Physical Training for two years. Her first year’s work is varied, consisting of games in the gymnasium, folk dancing, marching, tumbling, and the three sports we are able to have, namely basketball, volleyball, and baseball. For the second year, there are three classes, one of which is chosen by the Sopho- more. She may take advanced gym,” a continuation of her first year, with the addition of clogging”: or games,” where she plays the three sports and learns to teach them and other games to her classmates;—and Natural Dancing,” a new type of rhythm work with the central idea of the free use of the body to interpret music for the dance itself. After school hours there are practices for class teams in the three sports and in each a tournament is played off to decide the championship. I lie G. A. A. is an activity directly connected with the Physical I raining Depart- ment. The members of the (i. A. A. have the opportunity of attending each summer a one week camp conducted by the state G. A. A. Last year six from P. H. S. enjoyed a week at Decatur in this camp, and for this summer more of us plan to go. In order to better the general health of the girls and to provide for some sort of physical training for the too large per cent who arc not reached in the present program, it is to be hoped that by next year, classes in correctives for underweight, overweight, heart cases, fiat feet, and general correctives may be arranged. l’aitc j cventy-s« vtfn ARENA FOOTBALL Coach Russell Newgent and Assistant Coach A. T. Martin were handi- capped by lack of experienced football material due to the fact that we did not have a team during the season of 1924, but they succeeded in developing a green, awkward, half-hearted aggregation into a well-organized and fighting team. A successful team is made by a combination of factors. These are: good average material, well organized team work, football knowledge, per- fect physical condition, and such a desire to win that the members of the team will make great sacrifices in order to become victorious. If a single link in this chain is weak a team cannot rank high, and does not deserve to. A few of these factors which are necessary to make a successful team, the Tigers lacked because of inexperience. The opening game of the season was with the strong Georgetown foot- ball team. 1 his was the first real high school game for any member of our team, but what we lacked in experience we made up in fight, for we succeeded in holding our opponents to a 9-2 score. I,he first home game of the season was with Westfield. The dedication of the new football field took place preliminary to the game. l ion. Frank T. OHair presented to the high school a beautiful silver football trophy. This trophy was given by I . Rae Colson, a backer of clean sports and better ath- letics in I . H. S. It was put in our trophy case and at the end of each school year the name of the player who has done outstanding work in all forms of athletics and who has lived up to certain rules is to be engraved on the foot- ball. I he game between Westfield and the Tigers proved to be one of the best games of the season, the score standing 12-12 when the final whistle blew. The Tigers played a wonderful game, making three first downs to the opponents’ one. I’aKC sevcnty- ijrht ZrS F ARENA np Although the Tigers went through the season without winning a game, they displayed a good brand of football and were congratulated by the op- posing teams for their sportsmanlike conduct and the tight they displayed in the final whistle, regardless of score. Paris High School. awarded twenty letters to men that took part in football last fall: of these seven were Seniors. With a nucleus of thirteen letter men to start with, Paris High School should have a real team next •vcar‘ —Owen Sunkel ’26. RECORD Paris 2 9 Paris 0 Areola 48 Paris 12 Westfield 12 Paris 0 60 Paris 7 Linton 62 Paris 7 Casey 19 Paris 6 Martinsville 7 Paris 0 Marshall 60 Paris....................... 0 Oakland 48 LETTER MEN Hill Sunkel Stewart Henson M urphy Cushman Payne Cockcroft Barnes Avery Caylor 1 hick Marrs McGowan Ress Young Soughers Hardy Bennett FOOTBALL BANQUET The Board of Education entertained the members of the P. II. S. Foot- ball Squad of 1925 with the annual football banquet, which was held this time at the Hotel France, on Thursday evening, December 4. An excellent dinner was served which was enjoyed by those present. Music was furnished during the dinner period. At the conclusion of the repast. Superintendent John Moss, acting in the capacity of toastmaster, called upon various persons for talks. The speakers were: .Mr. Burnie McClain. Miss Wenz, Mr. William Lcath. Mr. U. Rae Colson, Mr. Karl O’Hair. Mr. A. 'I'. Martin. The squad was represented by Retiring Captain Edward Hill and bv Philip Young. The main idea put forth in most of the speeches was that while we have not had a successful season this year, according to statistical averages, vet we have laid the foundation for better teams in coming years. If so, then all our efforts and disappointments have not been in vain. To conclude the banquet, the letter men unanimously placed their con- fidence in James Cushman, star half-back on this year’s team, to lead them to many victories next fall. —C. McGowan. ’28. Pime seventy-nine ARENA • «OOP SPORTSMANSHIP Trophy prencntcd to Pari HIkIi School by U. Rae Colson EDWARD HILL. Center Edward Hill served ns faithfully throughout the season as captain. Ed was one of the best centers in the valley, and was regarded by his teammates as the most consistent player on the team. MILO DUCK. Guard Milo Duck was in every play: he was good at breaking through the opposing line and recover- ing fumbles, as in the Martinsville game. G EO RGE 11E NSON. lack 1c George Henson served as a valuable tackle, and was good at getting his man. He should be one of the best on the team next season. EARL COCKCROFT, Tackle Earl Cockcrr t was a very valuable man to the team and the opposing team was unable to make many gains through him. His ability as a football player was displayed in the Oakland game. OWEN SUNK EL. End Owen Sunkel played both end and halfback, and in each position he gave a good account of himself in every game. “Mike” was always out for practice and always worked hard. WILLIAM AVERY. End William Avery should be a star player next year. Whenever Bill tackled an oppos- ing player he brought him to the ground Paw eighty ' • ARENA b LESTKR SOUGHERS, End Lester Soughcrs played a good game throughout the season. He was responsible for the touchdown against the strong Linton eleven when he recovered a fumble and raced for a touchdown. EDMUND PAYNE. Tackle Edmund Payne showed his ability as a football player during the last few football games of the season. “Fat” was a little late getting started and his loss will he keenly felt next season. OWEN STEWART, Guard Owen Stewart was one of the most steady players on the team: he was in every play and missed but few tackles that came his way. PHILIP YOUNG. Quarterback Philip Young was a powerful line plunger and has all the requisites of a good foot- ball player. Phil should be one of the best players in the valley next year. JAMES CUSHMAN. Hafback Whenever the team wanted to be sure of making a gain they called on Jim. Noth- ing could stop him when he got started. Jim will captain the Tiger football squad of 1926. LAWRENCE CAYLOR. Halfback A dependable player, especially in making end runs. His ability a a football player should gain him a place on one of the valley teams next year. CHARLES HARDY. Fullback Charles Hardy was our fleet-footed fullback. Hoopie's mean much to the team. work next year is sure to —Owen Sunkel. '26. I’w oiifhty-oni- ARENA e1 1F BASKETBALL ’25-’26 OC3 Before Coach Newgcnt’s pig skin warriors finished their season on the gridiron, Assistant Coach Shuler had about sixty aspirants of the loop down in the gymnasium teaching them the fundamental principles of the game. About a week before the first game this number was reduced to twenty. '1'his year’s Tiger squad, handicapped at first by the loss of Tolliver, Means, and W ade, last year’s graduates, and by the fact that one of last year’s letter men was ineligible, started the season with practically a new team. Coach Xewgent, after taking into consideration the large number of games on our schedule and the fact that lie had a new team, developed the team very slowly, getting them at their peak shortly before the tournaments. Our season opened with Chrisman at Chrismati with the local boys los- ing. 16 to 13. The first few weeks of the season seemed to be a repetition of the first game. Tt seemed as if when the final whistle blew the Tigers emerged second best. The boys met these defeats as true sportsmen. They seemed to realize they were only cubs, therefore their fighting spirit never lessened nor their morale never weakened. Strengthened by new recruits at mid-year, the team seemed to realize that they were not full grown Tigers, and went forth to defend the honor of their school and to prove to the public that they were worthy of the name of the noble animal which serves as their emblem. Consequently the winning column steadily increased, while the losing column practically stood still. Pape cSrhty-two ARENA b Paris was chosen as the center for both district and county tournaments, and we succeeded in taking second honors in both of these events. Taking all things into consideration the Tigers had a fairly good basket- ball season, and as there is not a man lost from the regulars. P. H. S. is look- ing forward to the school’s most successful season along this branch of ath- letics. Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Paris Bennett Goff Letter Men Tolliver Caylor Raines Black Cushman Frey —Frank Black, ’26. RECORD 1925-1926 .. 13 Chrisman ........................... 16 . 13 New Goshen ........................ 11 8 Westfield ......................... 23 6 Casey .............................. 21 .. 15 Kansas ............................. 22 . 17 Gerstmcycr ......................... 31 .. 22 Kansas ............................. 20 8 Danville ........................... 25 21 Charleston ......................... 17 18 Chrisman ........................... 10 . 16 Casey .............................. 25 6 Westfield ........................... 8 25 Robinson ........................... 26 20 Martinsville ........................ 8 . 31 Charleston ......................... 13 11 Clay City ......................... 55 19 Martinsville ...................... 18 .. 18 Robinson .......................... 20 At a meeting of the Athletic Association near the opening of the school year Bill Baum was elected to serve as student manager throughout football, basketball, and track season. The duty of the student manager is to sec that all the athletic, equipment is kept in perfect shape, also to attend every practice and assist the coach in whatever is to be done. Bill is certainly to be complimented for the interest he has taken. Me attended every practice during the three seasons and all equipment was properly taken care of. The services of Hallene Moore and Ed Ketchum as yell leaders were certainly appreciated, for they did their share on the side lines in helping lead our team to victory. At the close of basketball season the student manager, and the two yell leaders were presented with letters, the same as those awarded the basketball team. —Owen Sunkel. ’26. Paste eisthty-threv F ARENA ' i THE COUNTY TOURNAMENT 1 he County Basketball Tournament was held in our gymnasium Friday and Saturday, February 26 and 27. It was the first attempt at a county con- test of this kind. Its success was due to the efficient management and co- operation of all concerned. The initial game of the tournament was between Metcalf and Paris. After a good hard fight the Tigers succeeded in holding their opponents to an 18-13 score. Redmon and Chrisman clashed in the second game. It proved to he a real one, Redmon holding the lead until the last few minutes of play. The game ended with a 20-19 score in favor of Chrisman. Broeton won an easy victory over Kansas, the score standing 32-17 when the game ended. Paris fought their way into the finals by defeating Chrisman 15-10. The game was close and excitement ran high. In the finals Chrisman and Kansas fought for third place, while Paris and Broeton battled for first place. Chrisman defeated Kansas in a hard fought game which ended 22-21, and Broeton defeated Paris in an over time game, the score standing 18-lb, after the overtime was played. —Owen Sunkci. ’26. COUNTY TOURNAMENT Games and Scores .......... 18 Metcalf.. Chrisman ..................... 20 Redmon Broeton ...................... 32 Kansas .. Semi-Finals 16 Chrisman Finals 22 Kansas ... 16 Broeton ... Chrisman Paris .. The judges selected the following all-county teams: Forward Forward Center .. Center . Guard Guard Guard First Team Frey ......... .Neal ......... Tolliver ...... .Dowling ...... Wiese ........ Bennett Wilson ....... 13 19 12 10 21 18 ....Paris Kansas ....Paris Redmon ...Broeton ....Paris Chrisman Page eighty-four £$ F ARENA g DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Hume Martinsville Games and 18 29 41 Scores Brocton Marshall 12 21 7 C hrisman 17 10 Redmon 21 10 31 12 Hutsonville 36 25 Paris 22 . 16 Redmon 23 . 13 Semi-Finals Casev 22 Hutsonville 15 Paris ...................... 19 Redmon 7 Finals Redmon ......................... 30 Casey ......................... 28 The all-star teams selected by the judges Hutsonville ...................... 28 Paris 7 of the District Tournament were as follows: Forward ........ Forward ........ Center ......... Guard .......... Guard .......... First Team __Dean .............................................Hume ....Swinger .................................Hutsonville .. .Lee ...........................................Casey . ..Bennett .......................................Paris Cavlor ..........................................Paris Forward Forward Center .. Guard .. Guard .. Second Team .Myers ..........................................Casey .Ballard ................................... Chrisman ,T 1 liver Paris Fulwider .................................... Redmon Macey ................................. Martinsville Pave eighty-five g1 ARENA g1 THE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT The District Tournament was again held in our gymnasium on March 4th, 5th. and 6th. The gymnasium and all the business houses were decorated for the occasion. Due to the co-operation of the officials and the loyal support of the crowd, the tournament proved to he one of the best ever held in our gym. The tournament was divided into sessions, the first session beginning Thursday night and the last one ending Saturday night. Our old time rivals. Westfield and Charleston, were not represented in our district this time, as Charleston was placed in one of its own, Westfield being included in their district. Hutsonville, a team new to this section, was added. They proved to be strong contenders, but met their Waterloo in the semi-finals when they were downed by Casey in one of the fastest games of the tournament. In the first session Hume defeated Brocton and Martinsville eliminated Marshall. In the second session, which took place Friday morning. Hutson- ville defeated West Union. Chrisman defeated Newman, and Redmon proved they had a better team than Metcalf. In the third session, which was held that afternoon. Casey won over Martinsville, and Hutsonville defeated Hume. Paris defeated Chrisman in the first game of the night session and Redmon won an easy victory over Kansas. Saturday afternoon in the semi-finals Casey defeated Hutsonville in what might be said to be the fastest game of the tournament. The Tigers, due to their strong guarding, easily won over the strong Redmon five. The finals were played that night. Paris and Casey fighting for first place, and Redmon and Hutsonville for third. In the game for third place Redmon defeated Hutsonville by the close score of 30-28. Casey defeated the Tigers for first place in the last game of the tournament. Our team did not play the brand of basketball that they were capable of, and as a result they went down in defeat. —Owen Sunkel, ’26. Mr. Shuler: Esther, may I hold your hands? Miss Black: No, I just washed them. “Speaking of bathing in famous springs said the tramp to a group ot tourists, ‘I bathed in the spring of ’86. ’ Teacher: What is space? Freshman: I cannot think at present, but I have it in my head. She winters in California, She summers at Newport’s call. Now if she’d spring in Florida, I wonder where she’d fall. P k« «'iKhty- ix ARENA Phk« eighty-seven F ARENA g $2 LOST AND FOUND COLUMN Lost—Betty Lou Hunter—one good loud voice: reward ii returned. Lost—Paul Spicer—one Clotile (forever?). Lost—By Philip Young—the only Marian (fora few months?). Found— Dear Phil by Katherine Harris. Will return if owner will pay for this ad. Found—One of Helen W atson's notes. Found—By Richard Dyas. a new basketball star—Ravmond Frcv. Found—A reliable editor-in-chief—Harlan Knglish. Found—()nc other remarkable Lads. Found—A bright, new Mid-Freshman class. Found—A (ireathouse” in the Freshman class. Lost—One precious minute in study by Harlan Watson. Found A future assar student in the Senior class—Margaret Parrish. Found—By Lucile McClure, a “certain little boy in the third hour assembly who enjoys talking. Lost—By Kitty Levings, that certain party. Lost—By a lot of kreshmen, the inclination to pay for their annual pictures. Lost—By Flivver Thomas, the desire to go to Vassar. Found—In the Mid-kreshinan class a certain young sheik. Found—A lot of persons in Paris High wondering if they «arc going to attend the Junior Banquet. Found—At last a new community comb—custodian. James Blaker. Lost—I he ink out of everyone’s fountain pen on test davs. Lost ! he key to almost everyone’s locker. I wonder where Marie is? Lost- A reward is offered by Harlan «atson if a certain little girl is returned from Tudor Hall. Lost—One perfectly good hot temper by Wesley Shuler; reward offered bv Senior Physics students for its return. Page eighty-eight IN BABYLON— The “Street Crier was in his element in historic Babylon three thousand years ago. Written matter was of no avail on the illiter- ate masses; wherefore traders “hawked” their wares unto a purchasing public. What a contrast to our American civiliza' tion! Our widely scattered millions now read the ancient crier's evolutionized message at approximately the same moment. 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Engraved by Stafford STAFFORD ENGRAVING COMPANY Educational Engravinic Division v Stafford Building Indianapolis £ HOME v ' T T'T wiry I W-.. •-• i L_jai________ i T,::02 Furniture Co. Paste eighty-nine LINCOLN THEATRE Pick o’ the Pictures Your Theatre OSCAR F. MOORE TAILORING THAT LEADS IN DISTINCTION Cleaning and Pressing Hotel France Office 100 Paris, 111. I wonder what Sir Walter Raleigh said to the queen when he put his coat down for her? Probably, “Step on it, kid.” Lady (stepping up to ticket window to buy ticket for “As You Like It”)—Quarter? Orval (thinking it a basketball game)—No. I don't think the quarter’s Dver yet. Geometry Teacher—What is a polygon? Ben Reese—Why. a dead parrot! Beggar—Kind sir, will you give me a dime for a bed? P. Spicer—Let’s see the bed first. B. Strohl—Helen, your mouth is open. 11. Watson—1 know it: I opened it. Isaac—Oi. Oi. der vedding iinvitation says R. S. V. P. Vot does dot mean ? Jacob—Ach. such ignorance, dot means to bring Real Silver Vedding Presents. V. Ress—My face is my fortune. II. English—You’ll never have to pay any income tax. Thurman S.—I’m going to study this quarter and get ahead. J. Huffman—That’s right, you need one. Putt ninety PARIS, ILLINOIS 1L122 This Is Our Home From Choice Although this Store is a member of a great Nation-wide institution of Stores, it, in all respects, is also as much a local store as any other. We are here 365 days in the year; we participate in the welfare of the community; we belong to clubs; we contribute to worthy causes; we live here, own a financial interest in this Store and spend our money here. More than this, because of our membership in a Nation-wide institu- tion we enjoy a buying power that enables us to give the people here a large saving of the money they are accustomed to spend for home and personal needs. Co. Patre ninety-one Ask For STERLING’S Quality Bread and Pastries Since 1905 we have rendered an intelligent and conscientious optical service “To See Better See” DRS. W. J. F. W. CHITTICK Scientific Optometrists 114 South Main Street Paris, Illinois Trade with W. E. GIBBONS SON Groceries and Meats West Side Square Shine with Lindsey Palace Shining Parlor South Side Square Pftjfo ninety-two EDGAR COUNTY NATIONAL BANK Make this bank your business home R. N. Parrish, Pres. Geo. V. Dole, Vice-Pres. A. N. Young, Cashier W. R. Cole and J. R. Sunkel, Asst. Cashiers JOHN A. HELFRICH All Kinds of Ferns, Blooming Plants, Cut Flowers For All Occasions Place Your Order for Junior Banquet Flowers With Us West Washington Street Lodge Dresbach PARIS — STEAM LAUNDRY Hardware Paints, Oils, Varnishes, and Glass Phone 175 Paris, 111. Phone 14 230 N. Main St. Page ninety-three fS - ARENA - m Fifth Hour in Study Hall Nothing to do, Feeling pretty blue. Awful hungry too. That's fifth hour in Study Hall. Look at pictures on the wall. Notice people in the hall, Nothing interesting, after all— Fifth hour in Study Hall. The clock seems slow. And the hands won’t go. Not a single vacant row Fifth hour in Study Hall. Mr. Newgent sits and looks. To see that eyes are on the books, But all the kids think of running brooks— Fifth hour in Study Hall. Some fools become angels at railroad crossings. English Teacher—Give me an example of a collective noun. E. Hopper—Garbage man. “Why do so many women rest their chins on their hands when they are trying to think?” “To hold their mouths shut so that they won’t disturb themselves.” Found—A fountain pen by a Freshman half full of ink. To make children college-bred takes a lot of dough. Freshie—I want some fly paper. Soph—What for? Freshie—Why. to make a kite. History repeats itself, especially if you flunk. Pane ninety-four “Everybody Eats at Our House” JESSE L. SANDERS 240 N. Main St. “I want to see you when you are hungry” SOCIETY BRAND CLOTHES ---------at-- WALTER SIMS SON Always 10' Off for Cash On the Square North Side PARIS STATE BANK F. J. Fessant, Pres. Chas. Mattingly, Asst. Cashier J. H. Heltsley, Cashier as The Bank on the West Side of the Square Pbkc ninety-five ARENA In English Class Miss Baldwin—Where was Caesar killed? Klmcr Tolliver (after thinking a moment replied)—On page 84. Jess Shelledy (visiting at home of Harlan Watson)—Oh, what a fine electric fan you have for your cows (pointing to windmill). Myrtle Knight—That conductor glared at me as if I had not paid my fare. Dorothy Dean—What did you do? M. K.—1 just glared back as if I had. Freshman Lament I wish I was a Senior grand. Just wise and gay enough. Doin’ nothin’ all the day But bluff and bluff and bluff. 1 wouldn’t read. 1 wouldn’t write. I wouldn’t even try, I’d just sit still and dream and dream. And let the days go by. Miss Barnes—Eleanor, what are minor characters? Eleanor (thinking of Jim)—Those under twenty-one years of .age. Bernice Strohl—Say. I know one advantage of radio. Mr. Gumm—What, for instance? B. S.—It has furnished more clothes lines on the roof. Myrtle Hobbs (in history)—Is tin found in its natural state in sheets ? Miss Black—Frank, how much time did you spend on your English? Frank Black—Seven hours. Miss B.—Seven hours? How so? F. B.—I put it under the mattress and slept on it. P«Ke ninety «six g1 ARENA ■ Mr. Morris—Well, Raymond, did you get any orders for hose today? Raymond—Yeh, two. One to get out and one to stay out. Miss Dayton—If someone called you a Lord Chesterfield, what would you take that to mean? Phillip Young—That 1 was a cigarette fiend. Lawrence Cavlor—Emerson says: “You can not harm a good man. (Hen Dodd—I don’t believe that: someone tripped me last night and almost killed me. Miss Dayton—Are you sure this is a purely original composition you have handed in? F. Rardin—Yes’m, but you may possibly have come across one or two of the words in the dictionary. “Do you think she’s two faced?” “No, she wouldn’t wear that one if she were.” Miss Phillips—What is the derivation of the word “lunatic ? Ruth Dugan—“Luna,” the moon,. —and er—er. “attic,” the upper story. Catherine—Could you come out to a little chop suey party tonight. C. Harris—Oh, gee, I don’t know how to play it. Birds of a feather flunk together. F. Stewart—I saw something last night that I'll never get over. A. Eldredge—What’s that ? F. Stewart—The moon. Student (inquiring at Rudy-Lamb’s book store)—Have you Lambs Tales ? Clerk—This is a book store, my lad. not a meat market. Paw ninoty-seven The New Paris A Great States Theatre Home of the Marr Colton ORGAN Pictures Perfectly Presented A Good Program Tonight PHONE 1397 ART RISSER LUMBER CO. Home of “BILL DING” Phone 69 PARIS, ILL. We Fit the Eye GLASSES MADE TO ORDER C. L. SAFFORD Optometrist and Manufacturing Optician 213 W. Wood St., Paris, 111. Phone 406L Pane ninety-eight WRIGHT’S DRUG STORK “The High School Store” Official High School Photographer « Charles E. Jay Residence Studio 316 East Washington Street Children's Pictures a Specialty Martin’s Restaurant Good Things to Eat Good Service Try our Sunday Dinners Night Service All Night ELTA MARTIN 212 N. Court St. Meals 25c William Dillon Ladies’ and Gents’ Tailoring N. Side Square Paris, 111. PaKC ninety-nine NASH OLDSMOBILE AJAX Paris, R. H. GREEN Illinois The Friendly Little Shop Black’s Profit Sharing Grocery of Elza W. Black, Prop. MRS. FRANK COOK Home of Happy Hour and Caters to, and appreciates, the patronage of the young people Camel Canned Foods Phone 200 104 E. Court St. of Paris High School. Free Delivery Bill Allen Mack Have your clothes tailored FOLEY’S GARAGE expressly for YOU Jewett, Oakland. Pontiac Firestone Tires Get the last word in Weaves, Textures, Vulcanizing Styles and Fits Automobile Repairing My Customers— Wrecker Service My Best Ad Your satisfaction—that’s J. S. McCORD our Business TANNER’S DEPARTMENT STORE Complete line of Ladies’, Misses’, Children’s and Infants’ Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Notions, and Millinery. Piikc one hundred • Professional Directory W. R. APPLE, M. I). PHYSICIAN and SURGEON 116 S. Main Phone 44A Paris, Illinois DR. J. E. ADAMS DENTIST 223 N. Central Ave. THE CLINIC E. M. BENNETT, M. I). Practice limited to diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat 223 N. Central Ave. Paris, 111. Our Policies Pay ALBERT ELDREDGE m 107 fe S. Side Sq. L. BERLAU □ DENTIST □ Southwest Corner Square DR. J. H. COADY OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 108 South Main Street Paris, Illinois DRS. MADDOCK YACKEE DENTAL SURGEONS East Side Square Telephone 362 DR. A. W. SLAUGHTER ooo ooo PHYSICIAN and SURGEON PARIS INSURANCE AGENCY SB I. 0. 0. F. Building Oscar Adams' James Wyatt Fire Compensation INSURANCE EDGAR PARRISH Tornado Automobile 1 I’axc one hundred one I)r. C. L. Shipley Van Sellar-Van Sellar Physician and Surgeon Lawyers 2O5V2 N. Central Paris, 111. West Side Square Shepherd, Trogdon Charles McKnight Dole Lawyers Lawyer West Side Square Southwest Corner Square Dyas Redmon Burnie McClain □ Lawyer Lawyer □ 2041 4 W. Court Street Southwest Corner Square Clarence Gum in John W. Martin, M. I). $$ Massachusetts Mutual 115 East Court Street Life Insurance Telephone 689A Paris. 111. I used to think I knew I knew, But now I must confess. The more I know I know I know I know I know the less. Patre one hundred two THE EDGAR COUNTY FARM BUREAU Our Slogan “A Better Edgar County” 113 S. Central Ave. Paris, Illinois FRITCH DRUG COMPANY Headquarters for PURE DRUGS EASTMAN KODAKS AND SUPPLIES FOUNTAIN PENS AND STATIONERY Visit Our Fountain NORTH SIDE SQUARE Independent Oil Station CHARLES A. BLACK Gasoline Oils Greases For better service Groceries and Meats H. W. COTTERMAN 109 S. Central Ave. South Side Square ALLISON STUART The Paris Glove Co. I =] Barbers i i Best Quality None Better Shoes Shined Try Them Patce one hundred three ARENA ■ Miss Baldwin—What does Brooklyn have that New York hasn’t? Ben Reese—The other end of the bridge. Mr. Forster (in chemistry)—Bill, how do you find the molecular weight of a compound? Bill Baum—By looking in the back of the book. George Riedell—I want a two-way ticket. Ticket Clerk—Where to? G. R.—Back here; where do you suppose? Miss Wenz (in English class)—Anne Bradstreet was called the tenth Muse. What does that mean? Lester Soughers (waving his hand anxiously)—Why, it is angels that sorta dance around. Miss Clendcnin— hat advantage has the bee in always building the cells of its comb in regular hexagon form? Jane Papadakos—I don’t know. I never had bees. Miss Pansier—Now, Glenn, cpiit quibbling. Who was John T. Hays? Answer yes or no. Strange Answers from Examination Papers A circle is a round, straight line with a hole in the middle. A mountain range is a large cook stove. 1 yphoid fever is prevented by fascination. A whale swallowed John of Arc. A volcano is an interrupted mountain. The moon stays up by capillary attraction. The climate of the Amazon valley is all wet. Helen Keller is a moving picture actress. The Renaissance is a dancing club. Genesis is a part of grammar. A doughboy is a name for American soldiers because the secretary of war was named Baker. John Drinkwater is the man who is making England drv. A perambulator is something to make coffee in. A pedagogue is a teacher who will not listen to reason. 1’hk« on hundred four Phone 79 for Best Values in Coal at All Times HUNTER COAL SUPPLY CO. The Paris Cleaners Compliments a of (Home of the Odorless Cleaners) D. R. NOONAN a Phone 711 125 E. Court oooooo oooooo WARDELMAN Trade With Sheet Metal Shop FRANK DANIELS and 236 N. Main St. Paris, 111. Wise Furnaces OOOOOO Phone 510.J oocooo GRADUATION GIFTS All Descriptions THE HOME OF THE LATEST IN DRY GOODS AND READY-TO-WEAR Highest Quality Lowest Prices PARIS DRY GOODS STORE I’hk« one hundred five The Better Buick - Sales and Service - Edgar County Buick Co. Lehman’s SELL HART SCHAFFNER MARX If LEHMAN Says So, He Will EAST SIDE SQUARE Paris, Illinois W. H. and J. G. HODGE HARDWARE V Phone 34 Paris, 111. H. C. BISHOP Tonsorial Artist Ladies hair bobbed any style 35c 112 South Main St. Paris, Illinois Pafte one hundred six BOYER ICE CREAM and DAIRY COMPANY Producers of PASTEURIZED MILK, CREAM ICE CREAM Uniform Quality Efficient Service Paul McFalFs Cash Store THE POSIE SHOPPE William Coop, Prop. The Store with Low Prices 212 North Main Street Flowers for all occasions Pot flowers in season Paris, Illinois Paris, Illinois JOE V. STEIDL REED TRANSFER and STORAGE 308-310 N. Main St., Paris, 111. Moving, Packing - Warehousing Groceries and Meats Exclusive Motor Service Res. Phones 747X and 1016X Phone 600 Office Phone 132 Paris, Illinois Pane one hundred seven Go To RAGAINS for AUTO REPAIRING Open Day and Night Phone 61 Paris, Illinois Compliments of OLMSTEADS Cleaners and Dyers 224 West Court Street Phone 988 CHEVROLET and CADILLAC STARR MOYER Wall Paper and Picture Framing PARIS AUTO CO. Tel. 1000 C. 0. Farnham, Prop. Paris, Illinois Visit the Better Furniture F. W. Wool worth Co. at prices you pay 5c and 10c Store with a smile Exceptional values in stationery j Notions and Toilet Articles We appreciate your patronage WEBERG’S Paris Page one hundred eight Edward Levings, Pres. J. G. Brown, Vice-Pres. Chas. Jury, Cashier I. N. Shaw, Asst. Cash. Citizens National Bank Paris, Illinois We respectfully invite you to do your banking business here; large or small, we will appreciate it. THE-BANK-THAT-SERVICE-BUILT Pollard’s Cash Grocery WILLIAM LUTHER The Store of Repairing of Plows, Buggies, Pollard’s Pure Products Etc., a Specialty; also Rubber Tires 130 South Main Street None so good as the DANIELS For the Farm Home Light, Heat, Cook and Iron Daniels Gasoline Lighting Co. MAJESTIC CAFE The little place with the big name 230 North Main Page one hundred nine E ARENA g Marie Slaughter (reading)—Hum, I see that an cighty-five-year-old man has just learned to drive a car. Louise McClure—Gee! I didn’t think that a pedestrian could live that long. Fat Payne (to boy at park gate)—Say, son, can I go through this gate into the park ? Small Boy—I reckon you can. A load of hay just passed through it. Miss Monkhouse (in physical geography)—What is the equator? Jim Parrish—The equator is a belt running around the earth and giving off heat as it goes. Mr. Keith (in bookkeeping)—How can you keep your budget straight? V. Ress—It’s terrible. This time I had to put in four mistakes to make mine balance. Kdith P.—Do you like indoor sports? Beulah M.—Yes, if they know when to leave. Miss Baldwin—Billy, please give a sentence containing the words “defeat” and “detail.” Billy Owen—When a dog jumps over a fence defeat go over first, and next detail. Ruth Stalnaker (angrily)—Are all men fools? Frank Black—No, dear. Some are bachelors. Cushman hat would you do if you had your nose broken in two places? Mullins—I’d stay away from such places. Marie Slaughter—Hello. Voice (on phone)—Hello, is Boo there? M. S.—Boo who?, V Don t cry, little girl. I guess I have the wrong number. Patre one hundred ten Headquarters for SPALDING SPORTING GOODS PIPER H. H. CO. Highest Grade Class Rings and Pins COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Also a General Line of SCHOOL SUPPLIES Including the Well Known WILSON ATHLETIC LINE BEECHER-KEITH SUPPLY CO. West Side Square Paris, 111. Phone 508 HOTEL FRANCE MARINELLO SHOPPE Fully Equipped Permanent Waving a Specialty Phone 1129 THOS. E. KEERS Quality Jeweler Guaranteed Watch and Clock Repairing Page one hundred eleven Shoes for every member of the family EAGLE SHOE STORE North Side Square PARIS, • ILLINOIS PRICED RIGHT SOLD RIGHT STYLED RIGHT Start Saving: Today Your Money Earns 6 Per Cent Compounded Semi-Annually THE PARIS SAVINGS LOAN ASS’N J. G. Brown, President Walter B. Logan, Secretary Little Gem Shining Parlor Between Wright’s and Penny’s East Side Square A Good Place to Trade DORSETTS’ The House of Good Clothes Complete Outfitters for Men and Boys Pane one hundred twelve HOLMES MUSIC HOUSE (Successor to the A. C. Landis) All kinds of musical merchandise at lowest prices consistent with good business. S. Side Square Paris, Illinois Come to I). I). ANTHONY For First Class Groceries Phone 256 240 West Court St. FRANK E. MORRISON Cleaning' and Pressing Successor to Frank Ernie 214 WEST COURT ROWE DRUG CO. W. H. (Bill) CUMMINS Candies and Sodas Groceries and Meats The Rexall Store 805 East Wood Street I’iiko one hundred thirteen SERVE ELF and AVE SELF ERVICE TORE M. L. TIPPY COMPANY NORTH SIDE SQUARE RUSSELL-MENKE HAT SHOP Creators of Correct Millinery Style and Quality Assured DODGE Myers Motor Company 8323 SIS Paris Illinois Phone 7471 All Outside Rooms Commercial Hotel Neat Comfy Rooms Special Accommodations for Tourists Cars Parked Free Street cars stop in front of hotel 319-21 N. Main St. Paris, 111. S. W. YONTZ SON PLUMBING AND HEATING DELCO LIGHT — FRIGIDAIRE Water Softeners — Bath Room Specialties PHONE 197 Page one hundred fourteen Quality' Ice Cream - !« Paris Ice Cream Co. PHONE 447 SHS iJP- At Your Service FROM COAST TO COAST i: i n?cy Drive in at this sijrn INDEPENDENT OIL COMPANY Trade at Home Patronize Paris Merchants Paite one hundred fifteen ARENA 151 Mr. Martin—W hat kind of noise does a pig make? Johnny Kelsheimer—1 lull? Mr. Martin—Correct. Harlan V.—Did you ever try out for a class play? Joe Marrs—Yes, I had my leg in a cast once. Miss W entz (at 8:30)—What is the matter, Carroll? Carroll Beasley—Had a blow out. Miss W.—Too many blow outs do not get one far on the road to success. Man—You’re an honest boy, but the money I lost was a $10.00 bill, not ten $1.00 bills. I’ete Fuqua—Yes, I had it changed so you could give me my reward. Ruth Dugan—Say Jess, that last piece you played sounded rather fishy. Jess Shelledy—That's because it had so many scales in it. Mr. Bussart—Who was Venus? Student—Goddess of Love. Mr. B.—Correct, but who was Cupid? S.—Oh! he was another, who corrected Venus’ mistakes. Raymond Frey—Where do you have the most trouble in making a speech? I'hil Young—In my knees. Miss Wenz—My boy, why is it always best to tell the truth? Eugene DeHaven—Because you don’t have to remember what you say. Mary Creech—Are we to have the ten questions in Mexico? Montel Raines—Xo, we arc going to stay here in Illinois. Miss Wenz—Why are you late? Floyd Jackson—The bell rang before I got here. PnffC one hundred sixteen ARENA, Bob Simpson—Do you want to marry a one-eyed man? Mary McKnight—No. why? B. S.—Then let me carry your umbrella. History Teacher—Paul, tell me who was George Washington. Paul Baney—He was the father of our country. H. T.—That’s right. Now tell me for what he was noted. P. B.—He fought for freedom all his life, and then he went and got married. Sophomore—You know I dropped my watch today. 1'rcshie—You did. Did it stop? S.—Of course, it didn’t go through the floor. Mr. Bussart—Who is Isocrates? Eugene (thinking of Geometry test)—Isosceles is a triangle with two sides equal. Betty Parrish (at Classical Club)—We will now have the minutes of the next meeting. Coach Xewgent—Don't eat so much candy. You’ll ruin your stom- ach. Raymond Bennett—Oh. I don’t care. It won’t show through my basketball suit. Customer—Is this regular pumpkin pie? Waiter—It’s de punkest we’ve got, sail! Mr. Schuler—Why is it we have shorter days in winter and longer in summer? B. Strohl—Because things arc contracted by cold and expanded by heat. Miss Clendenin—What are the back teeth called? Virgil Soughers—'File polar teeth. English Teacher—Edwin, use the word triangle in a sentence. Edmund Barnes—If fish don’t bite on grasshoppers, try angle worms. Pa te one huuclrod wvcntwn Nine Rah’s for the Paris High School Tigers U. 0. COLSON CO. We Ship to All Parts of the World and are Located in the “PARIS OF AMERICA” Scouting Needs You The Boy Scout Movement is something that has engaged the attention and in- terest of men in all parts of the country. Business men, professional men, minis- ters and tradesmen have all responded to the appeal of the Boy Scout motto, “Be Prepared,” and are giving their time to this important work. There is something of the boy in every man. That’s why men find so much pleasure in their scout work. Scouting appeals to the boys because it takes them out into the great out-doors. It develops their body as well as their minds. It takes a red-blooded boy to be a real scout. True happiness comes from serving others. What better way of serving is there than by helping our boys become good American citizens. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ite Front Restaurant Good Meal, 25c Home made pies a specialty J. A. SMITH 128 South Main St. Compliments of BISHOP MORRIS X X Ford Dealers I «Ke one hundred eighteen FOR THE BEST ICE CREAM AND HOME MADE CANDIES SEE PAPADAKOS RALLIS Fine Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlor West Side Square Phone 129R Correct Appearance Carries No Price Mark H. E. SHUTT CO. Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Furnishings for Young- Men Dress Well and Succeed Create a Trust for the College Education of Your Children ILLINOIS TRUST CO. of Paris, Illinois Act as Trustee, Executor, Administrator, Agent, Etc. Let Us Talk This Service Over With You R. K. Shelledy, Secretary For GOOD LUMBER To Build a Substantial Modern Home ----See--- W. S. LOGAN The Leading Lumber Merchant 51 Years of Satisfaction PARIS, ILLINOIS Page one hundred nineteen £ =■ ARENA g Ca Mr. Keith—-Montel. throw your gum in the wast basket. Montel Raines—1 haven't any gum. Mr. K.—What arc you chewing? Montel (strangling, swallowing and coughing)- It's all gone now. Miss Barnes (very angry)—John, what three words do you use most in this class? John Kelisheinier (very sleepy)—1 don’t know. Miss B.—Correct. Mr. Shuler (in Physics Class)—And can any one tell me what thought passed through Sir Isaac Newton’s head when the apple fell on it? Louis Wallace—(dad it wasn’t a brick. Mr. Forster—'Phis mixture might explode, so what must we do? Kcrmit Tucker—Run. Miss Barnes—Joseph, what eentli century? J oseph Con kl i n—France. was the state of culture in the eight- Billy Baum—Are you the guy that cut my hair last time? Barber—Xo, I’ve only been here a year. Carl right—So you wouldn’t start a trip on Friday? Russell Tweedy—Xot me. O- •—1 don t believe in such foolish superstitions. R. T.—No superstition at all. Pay day on Saturday. Miss Pansier (assigning reference)—Now. if you can’t find much about DeW itt Clinton in his biography, look in the Erie Canal, you’ll probably find him there. Teacher—What is a volcano? ‘‘Chuck’’ Shaw—A mountain sick at its stomach. Mr. Bussart (in Commercial Geography)—John, what does the earth rotate on ? John Colvin—Its accidents. Pajrc one hundred twenty THE HOME BUILDING LOAN ASSOCIATION PARIS, ILLINOIS Organized January 1, 1903 Authorized Capital $1,000,000 Place your money in a Conservative Institution and watch it grow. We Make Loans on Approved Properties Office: Southwest Corner Square Geo. H. McCord, Secretary L LOYD’S RUDY LAMB Dry Goods and Ladies’ Ready to Wear STATIONERY SCHOOL SUPPLIES It always pays to trade at — West Side Square LLOYD’S Paris, Illinois S. SAFFORD’S SONS Dame Fashion Specifies Monuments of Best Quality Style Shoes of Quality Novelty Hosiery Mark Every Grave TROVER SHOE COMPANY 134 S. Main St. Footwear of Merit Paris, Illinois Paris, 111. Mattoon, 111. REED DRUG STORE AUTO BEAUTY SHOP Drive in Please Drive out Please Benzoin Compound Hand Lotion Our Service is Dependable Positively cures chaps over night 132 E. Wood Tel. 332 Page one humlr« l twenty-one KUPPENHEIMER CLOTHES Stetson and Knox Hats, Phoenix Hosiery, Bradley Sweaters PEARMAN’S TEN PER CENT OFF FOR CASH South Side Square BROWNIE’S LUNCH ROOM QUICK ORDERS HOT SANDWICHES AND BUSINESS MAN’S LUNCH ONE BIG SHINE FOR A DIME AT BROWNIE’S SHINING PARLOR UTTERBACK’S BUSINESS COLLEGE S. W. Corner Square, Paris 111. (3=jl== 5) A high grade school where excellent stenographers, typists, bookkeepers and personal assistants are trained. Positions secured for all worthy students. We teach Gregg Short- hand, “20th Century Bookkeeping and Accounting,’’ Palmer Business Writing, skillfully. Call and let us arrange a course for you. @=ir -— ir= 5) Southwest Corner Square Paris, Illinois Pane one hundred twenty-two □ o Jrntr Amtual t) A iUentortj iBook N FUTURE YEARS YOU WILL look at this annual. We know it will recall pleasant memories. Also we know that you can point with pride to this book then as you do now. You have done your work well. Our small part of co-operating with you has brought us satisfaction. We are glad to have been chosen as your printers. 4 □ Lafayette Printing Company School and College Annuals Lafayette, Indiana □ I’nire one hundred twenty-three
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