Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1934 volume:

Ex Libris THE ARENA ARENA I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I ! I 1934 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS PARIS HIGH SCHOOL PARIS, ILLINOIS • VOL XXV FOREWORD THIS year we dispensed with the usual theme and have confined ourselves solely to the various phases of school life. By means of these familiar subjects we have endeavored to commemorate the activities and achievements of the past year, and to cherish memories of our high school days. WE, the Senior Class of 1934, affectionately dedicate The Arena to our principal, Miss Carolyn Louise Wenz. Her kindly interest and advice, coupled with her rare ability to incorporate the finest ideals and aspirations in all her work, are vital factors in the progress of Paris High School. DEDICATION BOOK OF CONTENTS VIEWS FACULTY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FEATURES IN MEMORIAM In memory of Albert Koontz, whose accidental death last fall mourned by all his class mates. And, had it been thy lot to live With us who now behold the light, Thou would'st have nobly stirred thyself, And battled for the right. —Wordsworth. FRONT ENTRANCE The present high school building was completed in 1922. Up these steps six hundred book-laden students daily climb for the day's work, leaving each afternoon a step ahead toward gaining an education. The Library is across the street from the High School and affords a convenient resort for students with reference work to do. It is a member of the Carnegie Institution and has a wide variety of books from which to choose. THE LIBRARY Here our school programs are held, consisting of plays, lectures, and musical programs. Our stage is also used by outsiders, since the auditorium has a large seating capacity. AUDITORIUM ENTRANCE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL The site of the Junior High School was formerly that of the old Mayo building which housed both the elementary grades and high school. The increasing secondary school enrollment made a separate high school building necessary. Dressmokers? Beginning ot Industry Pounding the Keys. Makers of Antiques? How about some cookies? At Play All-school Hallowe'en Party. FACULTY III • As the years pass standards of education become higher and higher, making the requirements for a teacher's certificate more difficult every year. The faculty of Paris High School this year consists of twenty-five well-trained members, each an expert in his or her chosen field. The English department is in charge of six teachers: the Latin department, two: the science division, four; French, one: history, four; mathematics, two: commercial, four: household economics, two; manual training, one; and physical training, three. Miss Houghom, the music supervisor, and Mr. Schultz, the athletic coach and boys' gym instructor, devote only part time to high school work. Mr. Schultz and Mr. Keith, a commercial teacher, were newly added to the teaching staff this year. « FACULTY I I I THE ARENA 1934 [18] John R. Moss, B.S., M.A. Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Louise Wenz, A.B. Principal [19] FACULTY THE ARENA 1934 RnIWwin Beatty Dayton Dunlavy Eads Pansier Farrell Hamilton Hochstrasser Houghom 8. L. Hunter H. B. Hunter JANET C. BALDWIN. A.B. English University of Illinois University of Michigan At first o Waterloo she seems To Freshmen large and small; But later turns o a helping friend And is fondly remembered by all. PAULINE BEATTY. B.S. Algebra Physics University of Illinois She's all energy. LA RUE DAYTON. A.B. English University of Illinois When she talks, all sit in rapturous ottenr.on. PAULINE DUNLAVY. A.B. English Latin De Pauw University We wonder if she has a hatl MARY ANNA EADS. A.B. Business Training Typewriting University of Illinois University of California Indiana State Teachers' College A gift from the gods—her charm. EFFIE M. FANSLER. A.B. American History Eureka College Indiana State Teachers' College Columbia University She knows history. CATHERINE FARRELL. B.A. French Ripon College A teacher who has the admiration of all her pupils. D. H. HAMILTON. B.S. Agriculture University of Illinois He makes Future Farmers. ADDIE HOCHSTRASSER. A.B. English History University of Illinois Only sincere language con express the thoughts of a lofty mind. ETHEL B. HOUGHAM. B.S.. M.E. Music Supervision Wesleyan School of Music University of Illinois Her ready smile softens the rebuke she gives. BETTY LOU HUNTER. A.B. English De Pauw University Once a popular student in these halls—now a popular teacher. H. B. HUNTER. B.S. Industrial Art Indiana State Teachers’ College Such helpfulness will surely be rewarded. [20] MINNIE HUSER B.S.. M.S. Mothemotics Corbondole Teachers' College University of Illinois Gentle and just. But if scold she must. She certainly knows how to do it. vV. W. KEITH Commercial Bloomfield Normal School Indiana University Illinois State Normal University Indiana State Teachers' College Perseverance is hisl GALENA KIBBY. A.B. Home Economics Indiana State Teachers’ College We hope no one decides to put her knowledge to a more practical use. C. J. LITTLE. B.E. Chemistry Eastern III. Stare Teachers' College He decides—he does. FANNIE M. LUCKHAUPT. A.B. Science, Mathematics University of lilinois Indiana State Teachers' College Ask her about insects—she knows. BETTY PARRISH. A.B. Ancient History. Civics University of Illinois University of Wisconsin Her wit and charm endear her to all. MARY PERISHO B.S. Home Economics Illinois Wesleyan University Illinois State Normal The girls she tu ns out will moke good wives. STELLA RISSER Commercial Hamilton College Gregg School of Commerce Indiana State Teachers' College One of her many accomplishments—a quiet assembly. ERNEST WILLIAM SCHULTZ. B.S. Athletic Director University of Illinois A man well recommended, who has lived up to his recommendations. MARGARET L. STEELE. A.B. Science Western College Indiana University Indiana State Teachers’ College Full of new ideas and ideals. ELSIE TATE. A.B . Latin Hanover College A fond admirer of Caesar, Cicero, and Vergil. ZULU Z. WRIGHT Commercial Gregg Normol University of California Bowling Green College of Commerce. A great part of her personality is her charming wit. ELLA M. JACOBS Librarian Where would this world be without system? Huser Keith Kibby Little Luckhaupt Parrish Perisho Risser Schultz Steele fate Wright Jacobs 1211 FAC U LT From a feeble beginning in 1875, Paris High School has grown fo the present large institution, with an enrollment of six hundred three for the year 1933-34. The school offers three separate courses, the college preparatory, commercial, and general courses, each of which prepares the student thoroughly for whatever career he may choose after graduation. The school offers in its college preparatory course four years of English, four of science, four of Latin, two of French, three of mathematics, and four of social science. The student in the vocational courses may elect three years of agriculture, two of manual training, or a year each of foods and clothing. The commercial course offers a year of business training, a year of bookkeeping, two years of typing and shorthand, and in addition semester courses in commercial geography, commercial arithmetic, and vocations. lOOHOS THE ARENA 1934 M. COCHRAN R. MORTON M. McDIVITT W. RAGAINS President Vice President Secretory Treasurer HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '34 In the fall of 1930 one hundred boys and one hundred girls entered the gracious doors of Paris High School, ushering in the famous class of 1934. During our freshman year we had an outstanding Literary Society. Some of our ambitious members also mode a good showing in the E. I. League contests. As sophomores many of our boys took an active part in athletics. Max Cochran added our class to the school Hall of Fame during this year, for he was selected as the school's most outstanding sportsman, which entitled him to the honor of having his name engraved on the Colson Trophy. The class of '34 prides itself on the accomplishments of its junior year. We held first and second places respectively in the County Spelling and Essay Contests, and won the interclass basketball tournament. Due to lack ot money, we were not able to entertain the seniors as royally as usual, but did this cloud dampen our spirit? Not a bit of it! We staged a Junior-Senior Party which proved to be a great success. Our class play, Henry Tells the Truth, revealed the dramatic talent of some of our classmates. With all these accomplishments to our credit we started on The Last Round-Up. Early in the fall Austin Bridgman and Katherine Carpenter represented the school in the County Spelling Contest, carrying off first and second honors. Again the Good Sportsmanship Trophy became the possession of our class when Arthur Roberts was recently voted the honor by the entire school. And then take a look at this year's basketball team. It was composed almost entirely of seniors, and see what a record they have made for us! We seniors realize that commencement isn't far away, and that the juniors of today will take our places next year. Margaret McDivitt, '34. [241 WYATT ADAMS Footboll I, 2: Class President 3; Ass t. Student Manager 3; Student Manager 4. Somewhat bashful, but once you get him started, look out! THELBERT L. ALEXANDER Intromural Basketball I, 2; Closs Basketball 2. 3; Capt. 3: Track 3. 4; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Football 4; Carnival 4. Good athletes make wonderful friends. ELLA DEE ALLEN Literary Society I; May Fete 2; Gym Review 2; Style Show 2. Just a happy-go-lucky school girl. WILLIAM ANDREWS Football I; Glee Club I; Lit erary Club I; Operetta I: Music Festivol 2; Arena Staff 4; Pres. Athletic Assn. 4; Intramural I, 2. 3. 4. A perfect personality. WILLIAM ANTHONY Literary Society I; Orchestra I. 2. 3; Intramurol Basketboll I, 2. 3; Closs Plav 3; Carnival 4. Manhood, not knowledge, is the end of education. FRANK BAKER Home Room Officer I. 2. Frank works hard as you can bet; If no girl distracts him. he'll get there yet. KENNETH BAKER Honor Roll I. 2, 3. 4; Basketball I; Track I. Silence that comes from deep thinking. OLIVE BELDEN Oakwood Twp. High I. 2, 3; Paris 4. Many envied her such lovely hair. BARBARA BELL Babs G.A.A. I. 2; Gym Review I. 2; May Fete I, 2; Ellis Isle Revue 3; Class Play 3; Personal Editor Arena Staff 4; Carnival 4. I chatter, chatter where'er I go No man my tongue can sever; For men do try and men do sigh But I talk on forever! JACK BELL Scotty Football I, 2; Basketball I. I am modest about my obi.ities. RUTH BELT Freshman Literary Society I; Honor Roll I; Style Show 2. Friendly, but not forward. EUCLID W. BOYER Basketball I. 2, 3; Track I. 2. 3. Oh. what a runne ! AUSTIN BRIDGMAN Literary Society I; Intramural Basketball I. 2; Cheer Leader 2. 3. Ouite o spelling champ is he. He won the County Contest, you see! JOHN IGNATIUS BRIGHT Literary Society I; Intramural Basketball I. 2. 4- F.F.A. I, 2. 4. A competent, but unassuming student. HELEN BRISTOW Literary Society I; May Fete 2; Gym Review 2; Style Show She's quiet, she's nice. She con give good advice. ALLEN BRUBAKER Sonny Literacy So i ty I; •M-nr� i) rl Basketball I. 2. 4; Arena Staff 4. Allen, Allen, whence do you come? I've been down to the South Central home. Allen. Allen, what did you there? Ah. I spent the time with my lady fair. Adams Alexander Alien Andrews Anthony F. Baker K. Baker O. Belden B. Bell J. Bell Belt Boyer Bridgman Bright Bristow Brubaker [25] SENIORS THE ARENA 1934 CARL CAMPBELL Literary Society I; Carnival 4. A very loyal Senior! CLAYTON CARNAHAN Literary Society I. Wise is he— As on owl! ROSELDA CARNAHAN Literary Society I; May Fete I. 2; Gym Review I. She does those kind little d?eds that most girls leove undone. KATHERINE CARPENTER •’Kay” Vermilion High I 2; Operetta 3. 4; Spelling Contest 3. 4; Class Ploy 3; Honor Roll 3. 4; Carnival 4; Arena Staff 4; Music Festival 3. 4. Kay is a very popular girl. The kind that mokes the boys' heads whirl. CHARLES CARTER Chuck Literary Society I; Basketball 3; Class Play 3; Illinium 3; Football 4; Track 4. It's a great plague to be a handsome man. Campbell C. Carnahan R. Carnahan Carpenter Carter Cory Cossel Cheotham M. Cochran Collier W. Cochran Cornwell Cockcroft Crum Coffey Curtis EUGENE CARY ,,CaryM Class President 2; Intra mural Basketball 2. 3. 4; Class Ploy 3; Carnival 4; Arena Staff 4. I never trouble trouble till trouble troubles me. MABEL CASSEL Vermilion High I. 2; Music Festival 2. 3; Operetta 3. 4; Style Show 3. So sweet,— so quiet, and so likeable. ELIZABETH CHEATHAM Chrisman High I, 2; Paris High 3. 4; Illinium Club 3; Carnival 4. She smiles to fascinate — ah, crowds! MAXWELL COCHRAN Football I. 2, 3. 4; Basketball I, 2. 3. 4, Captain 2; Track I. 2. 3; Good Sportsmanship Trophy 2; Class President 4. Here is the President of our class. He makes the heart flutter for many a lass. WILLIAM A. COCHRAN Literary Society I; Football 2, 3; Class Basketball I. 2. 3; Track I. 2. 3; Operetta 3. 4; Music Festival 2. 3. And they all cast second glances. MARGARET COCKCROFT Sarah Scott I; Wiley High 2; Paris High 3, 4; Carnival 4. A talented dancer in our midst. HUBERT A. COFFEY Track I; Basketball I, 2; Football 2: Operetta 2, 3; Glee Club 3, 4. His cleverness saved him many on hour of hard work. PANSY COLLIER Literary Society I; Gym Review 1.2: May Fete 1,2; Style Show 2. She has that rore sweetness of nature. LYLYAN CORNWELL Grandview School I. 2; Danville High 3; Honor Student 4. It's her first year here, but that doesn't hinder her progress. FRIEDA W. CRUM Gym Review I, 2. 3, 4; May Fete I. 2; Girls' Basketball 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 2. 3: Carnival 4. Her only folly is a dork-haired boy. RICHARD C. CURTIS Home Room Officer 2. 3. Nothing ruffles his good nature. [26] VIRGIL DAILY Football I. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Track 2. 3. 4. Happiness consists of many friends, so Virg is surely hoppy. LOUISE DAVIDSON Pete” Brocton High School 1,2; Chorus I, 2; May Fete 2; Style Show 4. Her air. her manner, all who saw admired. BARBARA DENNIS Babs Literary Society I; Associate Editor Arena 3; Editor of Arena 4; Carnival 4; Honor Roll I, 2, 3. 4. Has anyone ever known Barbara to be unkind? HAROLD DRAKE Quack” Literary Society I, 2; Intramural Basketball 3; Football 4. Perhops we'd know him better if he’d talk more. ELIZABETH DUGAN Betty” Literary Society I; Gym Review I. 2; May Fete I. 2. Lovable and Sweet—(Sez Bcrnie). JOSEPHINE DUNLAP Jo Literory Society I; Honor Roll I; Carnival 4. Merry twinkling eyes ond a priceless smile. GENEVIEVE DUNN May Fete . 2; Gym Review I. 2; Shy but friendly. JOHN DYER Literary Society I; F.F.A. I; Carnival 4. To say only he is well liked would hardly do him justice. LEONA ELSBERRY Literary Society I; Gym Review I; May Fete I; Chonito 3; Carnival 4; Gypsy Rover 4. No one ever colled Leona bold, if silence is golden, she's surely pure gold. MARION ERFFT Vermilion High I, 2; Orchestra 3, 4; F.F.A. 3. 4. President 4. Such an independent happy choc. We hope he lands in fortune's lap. VIRGINIA ERFFT Vermilion High I, 2; Paris High 3. 4; Music Festival 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 4; All-Stote Orchestra 4; Honor Roll 3, 4. Brilliant and clever! Moody?—Never! Daily Dugan Davidson Dunlap Dennis Dunn Drake Dyer WILLIAM EVEwAND Bill ’’Tulip Time in Holland I; Up in the Air 2; Chonito 3; Gypsy Rover 4. Not lazy—iust doesn't like to study. HAROLD FL-MING Operetta 2, 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Music Festival 2. 3. 4. The boy wi h the smile that won't come off. Elsberry Fleming M. Erfft Flowers V. Erfft Forsman Evelond Forster ALBERTA FLOWERS Gym Review I. Ma Fete 4. Happiness belongs to these who are contented. FLORENCE FORSMAN Chorus I; Tulip Time in Holland I; Style Show 3. Little Miss Sunshine. HOWARD FORSTER Vermilion High I. 2; Paris High 3. 4. Quite dependable is he— For he never shirks, you see. [27] SENIOR THE ARENA 1934 Fortune Francis A. Frye C. Frye Gil'ogly Gleckler Groy Greathouse Gumm Heck Guymon Henry Hamilton Hick Harris Hires ROBERT GRAY Bob Head high, eyes forward, climbing up. ASA B. GREATHOUSE. JR. Class President I; Literary Society I. Assistant Editor of Arena 4; Carnival 4. For every why he has a wherefore. ROBERT L. GUMM • Bob Literary Society I; Class Bas ketball 3; Illinium 3; Operetta 3: Orchestra 3: Music Festivol 3. 4. Bob is pestered by the girls. It must be because of his lovely curls. GORDON GUYMON Many a girl falls for curly hair, nice eyes, and a kindly smiic. LETA HAMILTON Literary Society I; G.A.A. I; May Fete 1.2; Gym Review 1.2. Quietly she entered school, And just as quietly left. HENRY HARRIS Football I. 4; Trock 3. Young and toll, or.d very hond-some. MADELYN HECK ,,HeckieM G.A.A. I. 2. 3. 4; May Fete I. 2: Girls' Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Gym Review I. 2; Carnival 4. Men — Bah! TONY FORTUNA Football 3. 4; Basketball 4; Track 4. He's quiet in school, but how about outside of school? ARTHUR FRANCIS AMELIA FRYE Literary Society I; May Fete I 2; Gym Review I. 2; Arena Staff 4; Carnival 4; Honor Roll 2. 3. 4. Amelia is a friend to all. CARL FRYE Literary Society I F.F.A. 3. 4. Quiet, ’tis true. DOLORES GILLOGLY Literary Society I; Gym Review I. 2; May Fete I. 2; Cornivol 4; Honor Roll I, 2. 3. 4. In Dolores anyone can confide, because she sees the brightest side. MARGARET GLECKLER Peg Literary Society I; Chorus 3; Class Play 3; Operetta 3; Music Festivol 3; Honor Roll 3, 4. Of oil the girls that are so bright. There's none like pretty Peggy- ROBERT HENRY Bob He lives on the reputation of the reputation he might hove made. WILLIS HICKS Oliver High School I. 2; Paris High School 3. 4. He's quiet himself, and lets whoever wants to talk—talk. JOHN E. HIRES Glee Club I; Track I. 4; Cornivol 4. Full of fun and fend of frolic. [28] LORENE HOPPER Tommie Literary Society I. G.A.A. I. 2 Tulip Time I; May Fete I 2; Ellis Isle Review 3. She likes school because she doesn't come often enough to get tired of it. CLARENCE A. HOWELL Pleasant Hill I. 2; Marshall Township High School 3; F.F.A. 4; Paris High 4. Marshall's loss was our gain. DORANNE HUMRICHOUSE Literary Society I; Girls' Bas ketball I. 2. 3; G A.A. I. 2. 3 May Fete I. 2; Gym Review I 2; Cornivol 4. I'm sure care is on enemy of life. BETTY L. LANDSAW Literary Society I: G.A.A. I; Gym Review I; May Fete I; Basketball I. Even the cares of a Senior could not worry her. EDWARD LOWRY Mexico City American Schoo1 V2 year; Paris High School 3' j years; Ellis Isle Revue 3. Our most proficient Spanish student. WILBUR McCLASKEY F.F.A. I. 2, 3; Carnival 4. As idle os he cares to be. MARGARET McDIVSTT Peg- Litergry Society I; Operetta 2; Class' Secretary 4 She is pretty and therefore to be wooed. She’s a woman ond therefore to De won! JANE McFALL Literary Society I; Glee Club I. 2; G.A.A. I. 2. 3; Cass Play 3; Arena Staff 4; Girls’ Basket boll I. 2. 3; May Fete I. 2; Festival 2. Speoking of types— ETHEL INMAN May Fete I. 2; Gym Review I; Literary Society I. Mischievous eyes peeped from beneath a mop of pretty curly hair. JOHN M. JEWELL Inter class Basketball I. 2. 3; Football I; Carnival 4. It’s never too late to begin being what you might hove been. JOSEPH I. JONES Newton Community H. S. Basketball 3. 4. I know but I can t think. IRMA PAULINE JONES Polly Literary Society I; May Fete I; Gym Review I. 2; Honor Roll I. 2. 3. 4; Carnival 4. Always willing to aid. FRANK KERRICK Skin F.F.A. I. 2. 3. 4; Inter-class Basketball I. 2; Carnival 4. A man of the wcrld—o future former. PALMER KINCADE Literary Society I; Honor Roll I; Football 2, 3; Track 2. 3. 4; Carnival 4. A boy of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows JAMES E. KINNAMAN Jack Glee Club 3. Every laddie has his lassie, but ne’er a one has he—os far os we know! MARCELLA KIRSTEN Mite Associate Editor I. 2; G.A.A. I. 2. 3; Tulip Time I; May Fete I. 2; Girls' Basketball I.. 2. 3; Literary Society I; Illinium 3; Music Festival 2. 3; Arena Staff 4. Her sunny smile makes life worth while (for Allen ond oil). Hopper Howell Humrichouse Inman Jewell J. Jones P. Jones F. Kerrick Kincode Kinnamon Kirsten Londsaw Lowry McCloskey McDivitt McFall [29] SENIORS THE ARENA 1934 john McFarland A toll boy with a small voice. THOMAS MARQUAND Tom Footboll I. 2. 4; Intramural Basketball I 2, 3; Varsity Basketball 4; Track I, 2. 3. 4; Carnival 4. Moy your shadow never grow less. ADA LUCILE MARTIN May Fete I. 2; Gym Review I. 2; Honor Roll I. 2.3; Debate Club 3; Music Festival 4. Sho needs no eulogy—she speaks for herself. VIVIAN MARTIN Suxe Gym Review I. 2; Literary Society I; May Fete 2; Debate Club 3; Carnival 4. A Miss is as good os her smile. ALTA MAXINE MAY Literary Society I; G.A.A. I. 2, 3: Gym Review I, 2. 3; May Fete I, 2; Basketball 2. 3; Carnival 4. Maxine May — and again, she moy not! MARIAN METCALF Glee Club I. 2. 3, 4; May Fete 1. 2; Gym Review I, 2. A gem of the first water. PAUL E. MIDDLETON Intramural Basketball I, 2, 3. 4; Class Basketball 3. Greot men are often silent. CHARLES MILAM Hap' Literary Society I; ''Tulip Time 3; Intramural Basketball I. 2, 3, 4. The good die young! My, I must certainly take good care of my selfl GEORGE MILAM McFarland Marquand L. Martin V. Martin May Metcalf Miadleton C. Milom G. Milam Miller Moigon Morton M ers Nc'an Papadakos Payne VIOLA MAE MULER May Fete I, 2; Literary Society I; Gym Review I, 2; G.A.A. I. ■ 2. 3; Girls' Baske4ball I. 2, 3; Carnival 4. Brown eyes have been many o lad's Waterloo. KATHERINE LUCILE MORGAN Kitty Lou” Indianapolis I; Gym Review 2: FI I is Is'e Revue 3; May Fete 2; Class Play 3; Carnival 4. She lives to conquer men! RUTH MORTON Glee Club 2; Honor Roll I, 4; Class Vice Presiaent 4. Beauty like hers was not made to be wasted on envious girls. ORA MYERS. JR. Honor Roll I. 2. 3. 4. His great intellect foreshadows a brilliant future. JACK NOLAN Milwaukee I; Track 2. 3; Orchestra 2. 3. 4. If flunk we must. In God we trust! GEORGE PAPADAKOS Operetta I; Glee Club I; Basketball 2. 3; Arena Staff 4; Carnival 4; Football 4. Women like those dark handsome men. SCOn PAYNE Honor Roll I, 2. A hair on the head is worth two in the prush. [30] JOHN C. PECK Glee Club I, 2. 4; Track I; Varsity Basketball I; Tulip Time ; Illinium 2. 3; Intramural Basketball 2. 3. 4. John is popular, John is bold, John has many girls, I'm told. GEORGE D. PERISHO Literary Society I; Carnival 4. There was none like him, but there were many imitations. DOROTHY JANE PERKINS Gym Review I, 2; May Fete I. 3; Literary Society I; G.A.A. I; Class Play 3; Gypsy Rover 4. Neat, nifty, and quite nicel MILDRED PHELPS Mid May Fete I; Gym Review I, 2; Literary Society I; Ellis Isle Revue 3; Carnival 4. A lovely little imp. CLAXTON PROPST Football 2, 3. 4: Track 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball 3. 4. Silence is a true friend. WAYNE RAGAINS Basketball I. 2. 3: Football 2, 3, 4; Track I. 2, 3, 4. A drummer that can really do his stuff. ROSE MARIE REESE Sidney Lanier School, Houston, Texas I; San Angelo High School, San Angelo. Texas 2; Paris High School 2. 3, 4; Henry Tells the Truth 3. Greencostle callingl MAXINE RHOADS Glee Club I. 2; Tulip Time ; Honor Roll I. My man's as true as steele—I hope. CARROLL RIGGS Literary Society I. A true blue boy! ARTHUR ROBERTS Basketball I. 2, 3. 4; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Basketball I. 2. 3, 4; Arena Staff 4. A sjight lad who's a star at making baskets. WILLIAM ROBERTS Pleasure and then business — if there is ony time left. Peck Perisho Perkins Phelps Propst Regains Reese Rhoads Riggs A. Roberts W. Roberts Ross Sanders Sherer F. Shiror FRANK ROSS LOUISE SANDERS Literary Society I; Gym Review I; May Fete I, 2; Carnival 4. Louise, loyal, tried, and true, Always busy, never blue. LUCY JANE SHERER Literary Society I; May Fete I. 2; G.A.A. I; Gym Review I, 2; May Fete 2; Ellis Isle Revue 3. You might think all her interests ore here beyond a doubt. But look her up some Sunday night and for yourself find out! LOUIS SCHNEIDER Looie Grandview High School I. 2; Closs Play 3; Intramural Bas ketboll 3. 4; Class Basketball 4; Illinium 3; Carnival 4. Don't take life too seriously or you'll never get out of it alive. FRANCES SHIRAR Bradenton Hiah School I. 2; Style Show 3; Carnival 4. Quietness is one o1 her virtues. [31] SENIORS THE ARENA 1934 G. Shiror Stafford Step© Stephens Stoats Stuck Sturgell Sudduth Surber Tucker Swinford Vice Toflmger Walling Throneburg Wotson HILAH STURGELL Literary Society I; G.A.A. I; May Fete I, 2; Gym Review I, 2‘ Illinium 3; Tulip Time in Holland I; Chonito ; Gypsy Rover. A lace reflects the character and when the face is pretty—well— ANNE SUDDUTH literary Society I; May Fete I, 2; Gym Review I, 2; Washington Pageant 2; G.A.A. I. 2; Ellis Isle Revue' 3; Operetta I. 3, 4; Carnival 4. Anyone can moke a fire with •flint. But only Sudduth con inflame the heort of Clint. NELLIE SURBER Literary Society I; May Fete I. 2: Gym Review I. 2. She’s quiet — but that doesn't mean she has nothing to say. DOROTHY SWINFORD May Fete I. 2; Gym Review I, 2: ,{Tulip Time I; G.A.A. I. Here's to the girl who neither stoops to conquer r.or tiptoes to be seen. ALLAN TAFLINGER Football I. 2. 3. 4; Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Traci I. 3. 4; Orchestra I. 2. 3: All State Chorus 3. 4; Operetta 2. 3. He's so charming. Strong and toll. LEON THRONEBURG Literary Society I; Intramural Basketball I, 2, 3, 4. Men of few words often accomplish great deeds. WILMAJANE TUCKER ■Willie- Literary Society I; G.A.A. I. 2; Moy Fete I. 2; Washington Pageant 3: Gym Review I, 2; Girls Basketball I. 2. 3. 4. A ways peppy, always pert. You never catch her when she's not alert. GEORGE SHIRAR Vermilion High School I. 2; Glee Club 3. 4. There's a wealth of humor in those blue eyes. RUTH STAFFORD Literary Society I; May F«ts I. 2; Chonito 2; Gym Review I. 2; Ellis Isle kevue 3; Cor nival 4. Tying her bonnet under her chin. She tied a young man's heo.t within. GEORGE STEP Literary Society I: Carnivol 4. Cxce sior. ALLEN STEPHENS ■•Bud- Vice President of Home Roorr.4. Though work mov be play to teachers, 'tis death to me. EMMET STOTTS Hoover High I; Literary Society I; Illinium 3: Carnival 4. High foreheads are signs of intelligence. GENEVA STUCK May Fete 1.2; G m Review | 2. Ore finds inspiration in those pretty eyes. WILLIAM VICE Bill- Glee Club I; Basketball 2; Operetta 3; Cor rival 4. Banish care, banish sorrow— To the Gods belongs tomorrow. RUTH WALLING Vermilion H.S. I; May Fete 2; Gym Review 2; Gypsy Rover 4. Ain't it lufly to be in luf? WALTER WATSON Clinton H. S. I. 2; Football 4; Intramural 4. When joy and duty clash. Let duty go to smosh! 132] WILLIAM WEBSTER Ore Webster compiled o diction ory. FREDA WELSH Literary Society I; May Fete I. 2. There is a little girl, Who has a pretty curl. VIOLA WILHOIT Freshman Literary Society; Gym Review I, 2; Style Show 2; Carnival 4. She was jes the ouiet kind Whose natures never vary. U. G. WRIGHT Freshman Literary Society I; Football I, 2. 3; Intramural Basketball 2. 3. 4; Glee Club I. 2. 3. 4; F.F.A. I. 2. 3 4; Tulip Time 2; Up in Air 3; Track 3. 4; Gypsy Rover 4; Varsity Basketball 4; Carnival 4. Never mind, U. G.—remember How small Douglas was! VINCENT CLAYBAUGH 'Vince'' Basketball I. 2; Football I. 2, 3; Carnival 4. Perseverance always wins. Webster Williams We'sh Wil.ison Wilhoit Wilson ALBERT GAGE Closs Basketball I, 2. 3. 4; Track I. 2, 3, 4; One of those worth while students. VICTOR RESS One student who really appreciates the value of an education. C. Wright Cloybaugh K. Wright Gage U. G. Wright Ress JOHN RUSSELL WILLIAMS Basketball I; Literary Club I: Edgar County Lirerary Contest I. ; E. I. League Contest i 2; Chonito 3; Ellis Isle Re vue 3: Glee Club 3. 4; Carnival 4; Intramural Basketball I. 2. 3. -Genius is a copacity for avoiding hard study. CLARENCE WILLlSON Literary Club I; Intramural Basketball I. 2, 3. Concentration foreshadows success. ELMER W. WILSON Woody Intromural Basketball 2. 4; Track 2. He's full of explanations. CRAWFORD WRIGHT Peck- Freshman Literar ' Society; bos ketboll I. 4; Football 2. 3. 4; Carnival 4; lllinuim 3. He never errs, he’s always Wright. KATHRYN WRIGHT Home Room Secretary I; Gym Review I. 2; May Fete I, 2. Hair of golden hue. She. too. hos eyes of blue. [33] SENIOR THE ARENA 1934 MEN FORGET Men forget their mothers dear, Forget the homefire’s welcome cheer. Men forget their duties strong, Forget they cannot live for long. Men forget the wars so cruel, And make themselves a willing tool For any man who speaks of gain: To cause the world more grief and pain. Men forget the chains that bind, Forget their poor and meagre mind. Men forget the lessons taught, Men forget the God above, He whom Jesus taught to love. Asa Greathouse, '34. ALL THINGS ARE RELATIVE What do they think of, rat and mouse? What do they think of, flea and louse? If they could talk what would they say? Maybe they think we're common as clay. We say we're smarter, but do we know Where worms are and how bugs grow? The commonest bird is ahead of us there, But still we laugh and say we don't care. All things are relative, so you see We're not so wonderful now, are we? Austin Bridgman, '34. [34] J. HARTRICH S. HENRY J. WRIGHT H. O'HAIR President Vice-President Secretory Treosjrer HISTORY OF CLASS OF '35 In 1931 a freshman class entered Paris High, all set for a brilliant finish in 1935. This particular freshman class was different from all other classes, past, present or future. It was different because it was not green, it did not get lost, it was not misbehaved, and it was deeply interested in all that the teachers had to offer. As a result of all these fine qualities it was destined to do something great. In March, we had a class party which we all enjoyed. Several of our members became interested in debate and athletics, and are now making quite a showing. As sophomores we continued our splendid progress, taking leading parts in the Ellis Isle Revue, May Fete, and Chonita. That year we also gave a class party fully as enjoyable as our first. Now we are looking forward to the Junior-Senior Prom. This year, being juniors and upperclassmen, we feel ourselves to be a little better than the rest. Rightly so, for have we not done excellently well in our studies, always making the honor roll? Are we not setting excellent examples for the younger and under classmen? We are efficiently represented in debate, having four members on the team. The Glee Clubs, and Girls' Chorus, and Orchestra all have a large percentage of juniors. In basketball and football our cheer leaders provided the pep which drove the players on to victory. As for the Carnival, it wouldn’t have been much if it hadn’t been for us. We made it go over big. We had a grand time at the school's party on Hallowe'en, the first ever held. Now we are preparing for the operetta, Gypsy Rover on January 30th, and for the baneful semester exams. I could go on and on raving about the good qualities of our class, but actions speak louder than words. Watch our stars in the Heavens of '35. A. Hickman, '35. [3S1 JUNIORS THE ARENA 1934 First row: May L. Adams, Ben Allen, Hunter Anthony, Kathlyn Bailey, Donald Barkley, Fern Barkley. Second row: Wilbur Becker, Leon Bercaw, Lee Blanford, Rachel J. Boatman. John Bomgardner, Louise Bomgardner. Third row: Jean Bright, Hugh Brooks, Paul Carnahan, Francis Cheatham. Vincent Claybaugh, Norma Cockcroft. Fourth row: Harold Collier, Margaret L. Colson. Arthur Compton, Mary F. Cox, Gertrude Crabtree, Charles Cummins. Fifth row: Janette Daily, Charles Davis, Eleanor A. Dayton, Elizabeth Dickenson. Richard Eads, George Edwards. Sixth row: Mary K. Entrican, Emmett Findley, Marion Francis, Paul Frarklin, Irene Fritch, Edna Gilbert. Seventh row: Marie Glick, Catherine Hall, Merry Hardy, Da.sy Harper, Kathryn Hartley. Doris Hartley. Eighth row: Myrtle Hartley, Jerald Hart-rich, Christine Heckler, William Henn, Sue Henry, Archalee Hickmon. Ninth row: John A. Hinds. Josephine Hedge, Harry Hollinger. Richard Hutchings. Eleanor Jacobs. Joan James. [36) First row: Evelyn Johnston, Ruth Jones, Jone Jurey, Ruth Kilmer, Russel Kline. Marcello Knight. Second row: Albert Koontz. Jeon Locey, John Landsow, John Latshaw, Jack Lawler, Bert Loy. Third row: Virginia McConchie, Christina Monz, Joe Marrill, Charles Miller, James Miller, Thelma Millhouse. Fourth row: Virginia Morrow, Willard Mullen. Muriel Nason, Vern Neal. William Neer, William Nichols. Fifth row: Carlos Ogden, Ethel Ogle, Huston O'Hair, Flail Parrish, Dorothy Paulson, Thomas Peterson. Sixth row: Georgia Pulliam. Leo Reel, Mae Reel, Mary Reynolds, Dorothy Rhoads. Mary L. Richeson. Seventh row: Harold Rose, Kenneth Ryan, Virginia Safford, Esther Schreech. Victor Sherer, Emmett Shipley. Eighth row: Mildred Shirar, Allen Smitt-komp. Chorles Steidl, Mary Stepp, Dean Stoddard, Helen Sutton. Ninth row: Glenn Thiel. Harold Trafton. Ralph Woodbridge, Jone Wright, June Zimmerly. [37] JUNIORS HOME GUARDS THE ARENA 1934 Two little blue spruce guard the entrance To home and its joys within; They offer a warm glad welcome To neighbors, and friends, and kin. They're ever the same through all seasons, Refreshing, alive—never stern, So from these two little blue spruce trees A beautiful lesson I'll learn. Home holds many treasures most sacred, That I, too, must guard night and day, The love of the dear family circle Must not be allowed to decay. As sincerest smiles can work wonders On homefolks and friends so true, I'll be steadfast in all kinds of weather, Like the two little spruces of blue. Margaret Lou Colson, '35. A TREE Who but God can make a tree, Whose life, to man, is mystery? A maple tree whose branches spread, In autumn, leaves of blushing red, With precious tints of gold and green, Blended by a hand supreme? A tree whose shade protects from rays Of sun on hottest summer days, Whose roots from tragic floods prevent, When rains of heaven from God are sent. No one this wondrous task may take; A tree is left for God to make. [38| Thomas Peterson, '35. F. ALEXANDER K. SHIPLEY R. HALE D. MORRIS President Vice-President Secretory Treosurer HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '36 Last year when we first entered Paris High School we started out to do big things. About the only thing we succeeded in accomplishing was having the largest number on the honor roll; but even though all our ambitions were not realized, we helped to uphold our school. This year we came back and by looking at the poor struggling freshmen we realized just how green” and funny we were last year. All the grudges we held against the sophomores of last year are now forgotten, for we can readily understand why they made so much fun of us. We feel that our class is the biggest, the best, and the most brilliant class in Paris High School. The membership of our class exceeds that of any other. The Glee Clubs simply couldn't exist without sophomores. Miss Hougham will readily tell you that sophomore voices have more promise than any other voices. Two people from our class went to the All State High School Chorus. Although our members have no very prominent part in our athletic organizations, these organizations would suffer if there were no sophomores. Then our sophomore candidate won the title of Miss Paris High School. That we are the most brilliant class can be readily proved by the honor roll. Last year we ran off with all the scholastic honors. So far that holds true, for again we succeeded in having the largest number on the honor roll. Another proof of our great brilliance is a statement made by Miss Huser that we were one of the three best classes she had ever had in geometry. Summing up all these laurels, it is quite obvious that the Class of 36 is the most outstanding class in high school. We, by no means, have reached our height. We are going to climb and climb, and at the end of four years hope to be the most remarkable class that has ever passed through the portals of P. H. S. Martha O'Hair, '36. [39] SOPHOMORES THE ARENA 1934 First Row—Fronces Alexonder, J o m e s Alexander, Robert Allen. Second Row—Louise Anderson. Kenneth Askin. Helen J. Bon dy. Joseph Barkley. Jomes Benjamin, Es ther Bercaw. Robert Best. William Stanford. Third Row—Howard Boland. Victor Bous-log. Gertrude Bright, Robert Brooks. Dona-van Brown. Cecil Bunnell, Fred Burnham. Forest Cloybough. Fourth Row—Thelma Conner, John Cox, Dorothy Curl. Archie B. Davidson, Julia F. Dawson, Fred Deem. Herbert Dennis. William Dickenson. Fifth Row—Dorothy Drake. Eugene Drake. Delbert Dunlop, Mary V. Easter, Madeline Eastham. Max Els-berry. Franklin Emery, Dorothy Emrick. Sixth Row—Lucille Folden, Russel Ford, Maurice Fox, Co«olyn Francis. Audry E. Fulton, Lester Garver, Marvin Gilbert, Carolyn Giiiespy. Seventh Row—Ruth Glick, Jone Gorman, Beulah Griffin. Ruth Hale. Charles Hall, Bernie Hamblin, Herman Hardy, Mary Harrison. Eighth Row—Eugene Henson. Lloyd Hid-dle. Mildred Hiddle. Ida Hill, Irma Hires. Dorothy Hodge. Helen Howerton, Ruth Hunter. Ninth Row—Betty Hurst. Catherine Johnson. John Johnson. Charles Jones. Eurma Jones. Lewis Jones. Ben Kelsheim-er,Wilbur Kelsheimer. Tenth Row — Emil Kerrick, Virginia Lamb, Allen Lawler. [40] First Row—Kathryn Lindsey. Roy McClure. Eugene Mc-Nees. Second Row—Gladys Man:, Frieda Mar-tin. Mary E. Martin, Max Martin, Walter Martin. George Mct-colf, Noel Milam. Irene Miller. Third Row—Nina J. Miller. Mary Miller, Ruth Miller. Roland Mills. Alice Mitchell, Richard Morgan. Don Morris, Katherine Morris. Fourth Row—Leon Morris. Bertha Moss, Helen Nelson, Eathel Nicholson, Martha O'Hair, Donald Os borne. James Own by, Joseph Parrish. Fifth Row—Martha Peck, Betty L. Perkins. Catherine Perkins. Bernadine Phelps. Exia M. Regains, Harriet Ram-bo. Marie Rinesmith. Geroldyne Roberts. Sixth Row — Floyd Ross. Dessie Saiter, Bert Sanders, Leon Sanders, Homer Sanders. Mary J. Saunders. Annabel Scott, Kathryn Shipley. Seventh Row—Kenneth Shipley. Mar-iorie Smittkamp. Jo sephine Spicer, Paul Stafford, Julio Stanley. Marion Sunkel, Walter Swango, Thelma Swinford. Eighth Row—Robert Tanner, Betty Thorpe, Marion Thronebura, Walter Travis, Emily Tretter. Robert Trog-don, Clark Varner, Walter Vicors. Ninth Row—Mary B. Weaver, Cary Webster. Barbara Wells, M a u r i n e Wells. James White. Mary Winans, Charles Witsman, Emily A. Wolfe. Tenth Row—Thomas Wright, Sam Zimmer- ly- t- ii SOPHOMORES THE ARENA 1934 YOUNG AMERICAN 'Amo te, cried the Roman, And raised enraptured eyes. Je vous aime, exclaimed the Frenchman, Giving vent to deep-drawn sighs. But the dashing young American His feelings does not tell In set and proper phrases, But says, Gee kid, you're swell! Francis Alexander, '36. WRITING POETRY Oh! what to write? I’ve racked my brain, I've thought and thought, But all in vain. It's been two days, No, it's been three Since teacher said, Write poetry. Oh! me, Oh! my, Oh! dear, Oh! why, Can't I think of a thing to write? I'm surely in a dreadful plight. I suppose I'll have to quit, This is just beyond my wit; I did my best, teacher dear, The rest is up to you, I fear. Mabel Johnson, '36. [42] R. REDMAN R. WILLIAMSON M. WRIGHT R. STEIDL Vice-President President Secretory Treasurer HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ’37 One morning early in September of last year the doors of the Paris High School swung open to admit the student body for another school year. There was no craning of necks to view the high ceilings, no slipping on steps, nor asking of foolish questions as an unfamiliar group passed through those doors. Thus the freshman class entered Paris High School in the fall of 1933, full of enthusiasm and pep. Quietly we entered, for we well realized that still waters run deep,' and that if we were to make our mark we must at least appear dignified. Perhaps we were called Freshies , but why object to that? Time will give us the same opportunity. We soon learned that acquiring an education meant studious application, and see how we are progressing, due to our own unceasing efforts and the patience shown by the faculty. We lay no claim to the fact that we are an unusual class, but we can proudly say that nine of our boys' and girls' names appeared on the Honor Roll for the first quarter. We are well represented in the Glee Club, Chorus, and the Operetta, Gypsy Rover, and several have entered the Debating Society. We told you at the first that we entered with pep, and we still are backing the freshies. We have attended the pep meetings and some of our own boys and girls have even had the courage to talk. We have done our share in cheering for Paris High, both here and away from home. And have we done our share toward this Arena? Think how we worked to make the Carnival the huge success it proved to be. We believe we have shown ourselves a class of great ability and we hope that throughout our high school life we may continue to bring fame to dear old P. H. S. Elizabeth Wheeler, 37. 143) FRESHMEN THE ARENA 1934 First row: Chorles Apple, Cen Bennett, Maxine Barnes, Barbara Bishop. Second row: John Brubaker, Charles Burgess. Jack Burgess, Arlene Cannon, Edwcrd Cary, Fred Clark. Third row: Ruth Clawson, George Clay-bough. Josephine Collier, Gordon Colson. Violet Davis. Fronces Deem. Fourth row: James Devlin, Edward Dow. Erwin Drake. Jomes Dyer. James English. Rosolie Essinger. Fifth row: Donald Feutz. Margaret A. Fisher, Jack Franklin, Jennie Garner, Billy B. Goodrum, John A. Harris. Sixth row: Betty Headley, Frederick Heckler, John Henson, Avia Hickman. Marion Hodge, Kenneth Holt. Seventh row: Thomas Johnstcn. Norine Jones, Margaret Junkin, Mary Kirby, Merriett Koontz, Roberta Lotshaw. Eighth row: Margery Leist.Voda Lindsay, Margaret Loy, Frances Manz, Cedric Martin, Lawrence Martin. Ninth row: Lo Reto Matthew, Marie Metcalf, Marjorie Milam. [44] First row: Ethel M. Milburn. Roy Moore, Dorothy Morrow, John K. Murphy. Second row: MoryJ.Neer. Robert O’Hair, Anno Oliver, Mary Paulson, Glendolo Phillips. Mildred Powers. Third row: Samuel Preston. Reed Red-mon, Soro J. Reese, Lela Rhoads, Walter Rhoods, Robert Rhyan. Fourth row: Margaret Richardson, Norma Richardson, Mary Rine-smith. Etta Belle Soiter, Charles Samford, Phoebe A. Shaw. Fifth row: George Shutzbaugh, Richard Sloan. Ben Steidl, Jack Steidl, Raymond Steidl, John Sudduth. Sixth row: Mary A. Tarble, Eugene Terrell. Joseph Thiel. James Tret-ter. Norman Tucker. John Waggoner. Seventh row: Charles Webb. Reta D. Weber, Jane We'sh, Elizabeth Wheeler, Josephine Whitehead, Robert Williams. Eighth row: Velma Williams, Robert Williamson. Hilda Wilson, Frances Woodbridge, Glen Wright, Margaret Wright. Ninth row: Ruth Wright, Dorothy Zim-merly, Josephine Zimmerly. [45] FRESHMEN THE ARENA 1934 A POEM Write a poem did you say? I've racked my brain most all the day For something cule that I might say. But I'm no poet you will see, For not a line has come to me, Altho it's now just half past three. I've scratched my head and pulled my hair, And cried aloud in great despair, But not a verse or rhyme was there. Now do not flunk me, teacher dear, For if you do you'll see a tear, And I'll be with you again next year. Frances Woodbridge, '37. PARIS HI P is for principal, Wenz is her name, If we ever graduate we'll sure sing her fame. A is for athletes, ours always play fair, They're always so courteous, willing, and square. R is for Risser and all of the others Who help to make Paris rank above others. I is for Interest which we all possess, And with our great knowledge we seek to impress. S is for Sportsmanship where we stand high; When we start out to win, the limit's the sky. H is for Honor Roll which we strive to gain, Although quite a few of us fail to attain. I is for Impudent which we dare not be, We really don't want to though, don't you see? I've used up my letters, dear reader, and so I find that it's late and I really must go. Frances Manz, '37. W OUR ASSISTANTS EILEEN COCKROFT A perfect secretary and a big help to students. BERNICE ALABAUGH Mr. Moss’ other right hand. Bernice Alabaugh isn’t seen much by the student body, but she is necessary to carry on the work of the Superintendent. Eileen Cockcroft gets to do much of the typing for the teachers and pinch hits for Miss Wenz on some permits. She is always giving some one a scare by calling him out of class to see the principal. An indispensable aid to those who need her. William Gillum keeps our floors clean and opens many stubborn lockers. I think he knows most of the combinations by heart. This is his eighteenth term as chief janitor and he knows every one. He lacks the fault of most janitors; we don't have to yell for more heat. Orval Goff is our night watchman and janitor. No matter what hour of the night you look in, he's always working and has a ready smile for everyone. GILLUM GOFF ACTIVITIES Although in recent years our school organizations have diminished somewhat in number, the few we have are very busy indeed. Our debate club has certainly a proud record of successes, which may be attributed to the diligence of the coaches as well as to the ability of the debaters themselves. Dramatics is another field which many of our juniors and seniors take an interest in, culminating their work with the annual Junior and Senior Class plays. In music we have the Girls' and Boys' Glee Clubs, the Girls' Chorus, and the Orchestra, organizations which make many public appearances and present an annual operetta. The agriculture classes have a club of their own which they have named the F. F. A., Future Farmers of America. Along with these extra curricular activities a high standard of scholarship, encouraged by the honor roll, is upheld by P. H. S. ACTIVITIES THE ARENA 1934 HISTORY OF THE ARENA We are deeply indebted to the Class of 1910 for the first publication of the Arena. The name Arena was submitted by Clifford Rahel, a sophomore, during a contest held in the school. In 1911, the number edited by Elmore Allen was called the Pee Aitch Ess, but since 1912, the book has been called the Arena, with the exception of 1915-1916 when a quarterly magazine, The Clarion, replaced it. Since that time the book has been published yearly by the graduating class of Paris High School. Every year a member of the faculty has sponsored the Arena. Miss Zulu Wright has been in charge for the past few years. Much credit is due Miss Wright for the great success of the Arena. Others who have acted as faculty advisors are Miss Wenz, Miss Slemmons, Miss Boland, Miss Fansler and Miss Tate. Following is a list of students who have served as editors and busi- ness managers. 1910 Ira Allen ...................................... Walter Bond 1911 Elmore Allen .................................. Sylvian Sholem 1912 Richard Leitch ................................. Tom Hamilton 1913 Jerome Sholem ..................................... Asa Myers 1914 Eugene Allen ....................................Paxson Link 1915 Kenneth Shumaker................................ Walter Davis 1915 Margaret Laughlin ............................Floyd T. Taflinger 1916 Orval J. Bandy Floyd T. Taflinger 1916 Margaret Laughlin.................................James Propst 1917 William Henderson ..............................Richard Brewis 1918 Emily Beth Doak ..................................Helen Propst 1919 Jane Hunter Colwell Sam Doak 1920 Marcella Beebe ............................. Lannon Simons 1921 Martha Logan Whitney Corwin 1922 Alan Shoaff Charles Jenks 1923 Everett Rinesmith ...........................Charles Whalen 1924 William Colwell Calvin Stuart 1925 Leo Wade .......................................William Link 1926 Harlan English Harlan Watcon 1927 Betty Lou Hunter Phillip Young 1928 Carl McGowan . Robert Sanders 1929 Lucille Snedeker ...... Henry S. Tanner 1930 Virginia Andrews Dean WaHon 1931 Maude Elizabeth Dorsett..................... Charles H. Green 1932 Margaret Wixsom ................................ Donald Spicer 1933 James Dorris.................................... Phillip Best Amelia Frye, 34. [50] 1934 ARENA STAFF BARBARA DENNIS Editor-in-Chief ARCHALEE HICKMAN Junior Editor JOHN PECK Assistant Snapshot Editor ASA GREATHOUSE Assistant Editor BARBARA BELL Personal Editor MARTHA O'HAIR Sophomore Editor EUCLID BOYER Snapshot Editor GEORGE PAPADAKOS KATHERINE CARPENTER Assistant Persona! Editor Dennis Andrews Greathouse Brubaker Boyer Frye Popadakos Cory ELIZABETH WHEELER Freshman Editor Roberts Beil Kirsten Carpenter McFall Peck Hickman O'Hoir Wheeler Art Editor WILLIAM ANDREWS Business Monogei ALLEN BRUBAKER Assistant Manager AMELIA FRYE Organizations Editor EUGENE CARY Assistant Art Editor ARTHUR ROBERTS Boys' Sports MARCELLA KIRSTEN Girls' Sports JANE McFALL Jokist [51] ACTIVITIES THE ARENA 1934 GOOD SCHOLARSHIP LEGION Many years ago the Good Scholarship 0'A Legion was founded in Paris High School to jp reward students of high standing. It has been the custom to present, at the end of each quarter, every pupil averaging ninety or above with an Honor Roll button. It is the object of every member of the student body to be honored by being a member of the Good Scholarship Legion. The following are the Honor Students of Paris High School for the year 1933-34. Kenneth Baker Allan Brubaker Katherine Carpenter Margaret Cockcroft Lylyan Cornwell Barbara Dennis Hunter Anthony Kathlyn Bailey Norma Cockcroft Eleanor Ann Dayton Elizabeth Dickenson Frances Alexander Helen Jane Bandy Gertrude Bright Viola Easter Max Elsberry Carolyn Gillespy Gordon Colson Marcellus Evans Jennie Garner William Goodrum SENIORS Josephine Dunlap Virginia Erfft Amelia Frye Dolores Gillogly Pauline Jones Ada L. Martin JUNIORS Catherine Hall Merry Hardy Archalee Hickman Josephine Hodge Chailes Miller SOPHOMORES Beulah Griffin Virginia Lamb Allan Lawler Frieda Martin Nina J. Miller Martha O'Hair FRESHMEN Betty Headley Forrest Lamb Mildred Powers Raymond Steidl Ruth Morton Ora Myers Arthur Roberts Louise Sanders Joseph Merrill Esther Schreech Charles Steidl Ralph Woodbridge Jane Wright Betty Lou Perkins Catherine Perkins Exia Mae Ragains Mary J. Saunders Mary Winans Mary A. Tarble Jack Steidl Reta Dell Weber Elizabeth Wheeler 15?! SECNARF AND NOTSUH PRIZE WINNERS For many years two prizes have been offered to the students of the Paris High School. These prizes consist of twenty dollars in gold and a gold pin, and are awarded for outstanding scholarship and for excellence in oratory. The donor of these prizes was the late Mr. Frank T. O'Hair. The Secnarf Prize is awarded to the senior having the highest scholastic standing for the four years in Paris High School. Last year Mary Jane Weberg received the prize with an average of 96.25. The Notsuh Oratorical Prize is open to any student excelling in oration. Last year a sophomore, Virginia Safford, was awarded this prize. Her oration was The Supreme Menace, by Earl M. Dunbar. Winners in former years: SECNARF PRIZE NOTSUH ORATORICAL Harry Crede 1923 96.22% PRIZE Josephine Cockcroft 1924 95.88% Kenneth Jenks . 1923 Margaret Graham 1925 94.70% Lee Strohl 1924 Mary Anna Eads . 1926 96.08% Philip Young 1925 Betty Lou Hunter, 1927 94.59% Natalie Jenks . . 1926 Margaret Parker. . .1928 95.41% Margaret Parker 1927 Eleanor Watson ..1928 95.41% Robert Sanders. .. 1928 Henry Tanner . 1929 94.68% Susanne Johnson... .1929 Maxine McDivitt ..1930 94.71% Murphy Dorris .. 1930 Murphy Doriss 1931 97.42% James Dorris .1931 Margaret Wixsom 1932 95.98% John O. Honnold . . 1932 MARY JANE WEBERG Secnarf VIRGINIA SAFFORD Notsuh [53] ACTIVITIES THE ARENA 1934 FRONT ROW—Phelps. O’Hair. Sa ford, Spicer. Wolfe. Sudduth, Shipley. Erfft. Millhouse, Hickman. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB OFFICERS President..........................MARCELLA KIRSTEN Vice President...............................MARTHA O'HAIR Secretary-Treasurer.........................BARBARA DENNIS The first event on our busy calendar for this year was the Mattoon Chorus during the second week of October, when fifteen of us joined members of the glee clubs from the high schools of the E.l. League District to sing for the Eastern Illinois Teachers' Association. Then came the High School Conference in Champaign, the week before Thanksgiving. Josephine Spicer, soprano, and Julia Fern Dawson, alto, represented us in the All-State Chorus held during the conference. The operetta, The Gypsy Rover, was presented on Tuesday, January 30. With the talented cast, chosen from the Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs and the Girls’ Chorus, it scored a big success. On March 23rd, Mr. Raymond Dvorak will again lead our Music Festival. We who hove already been under his inspiring leadership are looking forward to this event. The latter part of April will be a busy time for those of us who are entering the E. I. League Contests. The Glee Club is particularly interested in the girls' solo contest. And finally comes commencement, when the Girls' Glee Club sings a farewell to the seniors. Some of us will surely be singing with tears in our eyes at this time. Barbara Dennis, '34. [54] BOYS' GLEE CLUB OFFICERS President.............................MAX COCHRAN Vice President . ALLAN TAFUNGER Secretory-Treosurer.......................JOHN PECK The Boys' Glee Club of Paris High School consists of forty-one members and the organization meets two days a week, Monday and Wednesday. Three members of the Glee Club, William Henn, Cecil Bunnel, and Allen Taflinger, represented the Glee Club in two concerts in the All-State High School chorus at Champaign held at the time of the High School conference. Our Glee Club was represented in the Edgar County Music Festival, under the direction of Mr. Dvorak, Instructor of Instrumental Music at the University of Illinois. In October sixteen boys represented the Boys' Glee Club in the district chorus under the direction of Miss Ruth Major, the music instructor at the Eastern Illinois State Teachers' College. Two other very interesting activities of the Glee Club were the presentation of the operetta, Gypsy Rover on January 30, and the Eastern Illinois League music contest held April 28. The Glee Club is advancing rapidly in the knowledge of music under the able supervision of Miss Ethel B. Hougham, and the accompanist, Georgia Juanita Pulliam. John Peck '34 BACK ROW—Ownby, Gumm, Peck, Toilinger, Fleming. SECOND ROW—Dickenson, Dennis, Morris, Porrish, Henn, Coffey, M. Francis, Eveland, A. Francis Reel. G. Shirar. THIRD ROW—Shipley, Honson Williams. Mills, Zimmcrly. Hams, Sanders, Williamson, U. G. Wright, Best, Bunnell. FRONT ROW—Colson. Feutt, Tanner, Goodrun. Bo and, Stoddard, Aople. Jones. Trogdon, McNees. Steidl. Martin. [SS] ACTI VITI THE ARENA 1934 -------------------------------- • CHORUS OFFICERS Pros.dent.................... CAROLYN GILLESPY Vice President.................MARY ALICE TARBLE Secretary and Treasurer . ...... . ROSE MARIE REESE The Girls' Chorus of 1934 is composed of forty-five members, which is an increase over last year's group. It is under the direction of Miss Ethel B. Hougham, music supervisor. Many of our girls took part in the first musical entertainment of the year, the Operetta, The Gypsy Rover which was held on January 30, at the Mayo gymnasium. Our girls also took part in the Spring Festival on March 23 under the direction of Mr. Ray Dvorak, assistant Music Director at the University of Illinois. As a final exploit we participated in the Eastern Illinois League Contest which was held the last Saturday in April at Charleston. Barbara Bell who accompanies us on the piano makes a most efficient pianist. Rose Marie Reese, '34. ROW—Cornwell, Gillespy. Woodbridae, J. Zimmerly Walling, Bell. tuior, orw ,PN TROW—Fisher. Hodge. Morris. Reese. Bishop. Scott. Junkin, Powers, Smittkamp. THIRD ROW Fu ton Torble. B. I. Perkins. Miller. Entricon, D. Hartley. M. Hartley. Richordson. D. Zimmerly-r RUNI ROW—Show. Perkins. Whitehead, Hires. Thorpe. Nicholson, M. Hodge. Hickman, Martin. [56] THE ORCHESTRA The program of the Paris High Orchestra has been under the competent leadership of Miss Ethel B. Hougham during the past school year. The first event of real importance was the All-State High School Orchestra at Champaign November 24, 1933. Miss Virginia Erfft was the High School's representative in the first violin section. The orchestra then assisted in the presentation of the operetta, The Gypsy Rover. In early spring came the biggest event of the year with the participation of the orchestra in the annual Edgar County Music Festival. As usual it was a huge success with Mr. Ray Dvorak, instrumental music instructor at the University of Illinois, the guest conductor. The personnel of the orchestra is as follows: First Violin: Virginia Erfft Frances Woodbridge Second Violin: Thomas Peterson Maxine Barnes Victor Bouslog Third Violin: James Ownby Jack Nolan Xylophone: Hunter Anthony First Cornet: Marion Erfft Max Ellsberry Second Cornet Charles Apple Ada Lucille Martin Third Cornet: Annabelle Scott Donald Feutz Drum: Allen Lawler Piano: Jack Lawler Hunter Anthony, '35. [57] ACTI VITI THE ARENA 1934 TOP ROW—Bright, Senders, Shipley, Blonford. Reel. SECOND ROW—Kerrick, Jones. Tniei, Smittkomp. Noel, Swongo, Froncis, Mr. Hamilton. THIRD ROW—Kelsheimer. Stafford. Nichols, Frye. Osborne. Perisho. Cheatham, Becker, Barkley. FRONT ROW—Parrish. Dunlap, Propst, Davidson, Wright, U. G., Jones, Sudduth, W. Erfft, Brooks. THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA OFFICERS President....... Vice President. , Treasurer....... Secretary....... Reporter......... Sergeant-at-arms Advisor.......... . . MARION ERFFT ... .JOSEPH JONES ALLEN SMITTKAMP . FRANK KERRICK ....LEWIS JONES . . .ALBERT GAGE .. MR. HAMILTON The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of boys studying vocational agriculture. It is a non-profit corporation designed to recognize and encourage the natural instincts and tendencies of boys to organize themselves into gongs or groups and put enthusiasm and pleasure into their work and play. By establishing strong statewide organizations with local chapters in each school where vocational agriculture is taught, an outlet for these instincts and tendencies is afforded our vocational students. The following motto embodies the true vocational spirit: Learning to do; doing to learn; earning to live; living to serve. |58] Frank Kerrick, '34. DEBATE-1933 The debaters of Paris High were victorious in proving both sides of the question for the fifth successive year. They were awarded the Eastern Illinois trophy, thereby making the teams eligible to take part in the state debates. The affirmative team of 1933 was composed of Phillip Best, Mary Baker, and Crystal Funkhouser under the competent leadership of Miss Parrish. The negative team consisted of Mary Ida Steidl, Willis Hamilton, and Claude Phillips under the efficient coaching of Miss Hochstrasser. By hard work, both on the part of the coaches and the teams, they were in good shape for the first debate with Greenup. Both the affirmative and negative teams were successful on the interesting subject: Resolved, that at least fifty per cent of all state and local revenue should be derived from sources other than tangible property. In the next debate, on March I, the negative team defeated Casey there, while the affirmative team defeated the negative team of Casey on the home floor. The last debate, which was scheduled with Robinson, was forfeited to Paris because of measles in Robinson. When school opened in the fall of 1933, a Debating Society was organized and had several weekly debates on the question:Resolved, that the British system of radio control should be adopted in the United States. All classes took an active part in the discussions, and all are interested in the tryouts for the teams of 1934. Catherine N. Hall, '35. STANDING—C. Funkhouser. C. Phillips, P. Best, W. Hamilton. M. Baker. SEATED—Miss Hochstrasser, M. I. Steidl. Miss Parrish. THE ARENA 1934 THE CHARM SCHOOL Senior Class Play, 1933 To climax a very interesting and pleasant high school career, the Senior Class of '33 presented, The Charm School. Cast of Characters: Phillip Best Max Tarble P. Dodds, W. Hamilton Frank Lehman E. M. Crabtree .........Dora E. Frazier Mary Jane Weberg Margaret Swank ......... Virginia Shaw Mary Elizabeth Miller Anna Katherine Wright Mary King Shelledy Madge Kent Pauline Sunkel Margaret Elston ............ Mary Baker Celia Elson....... Ruth Clapp Edna Gordon . Dorothy Trafton Charlotte Gray....................................... Mary Ida Steidl Dotsie, who is always in the way Alta Vernon Rhoads Mary King Shelledy, ’33. Austin Bevans, an automobile salesman . . . George Boyd, an expert accountant • Jim Simpkins and Tom Simpkins, who toil not Homer Johns, the guardian of Elise Benedotti Elise Benedotti, president of the Senior Class Miss Hays, who is loved and feared Miss Curtis, a teacher Sally Boyd, who is George's sister Muriel Doughty............................. Ethel Spelvin Alix Mercier. . . . Lillian Stafford STANDING—ciopp. Trafton, Steidl. SEATED—Frazier. Weberfl. Rhoads, Dorris. Lehman, Tarble. Miller. Sunkle, Show. Swank, Crabtree. Best. Dodds, Hamilton. Wright. [601 STANDING—McFoll. Schneider. Morgon. Carter. Perkins. SEATED—Anthony, decider. Bell. Carpenter. Reese. Newton. Cary. HENRY TELLS THE TRUTH Junior Class Play On the evening of April 7, 1933, the juniors presented the comedy, Henry Tells the Truth. The plot centers about Henry and Phyllis Rankin. Phyllis is engaged to Henry, but breaks the engagement and later becomes engaged to Bruce, a handsome and popular young man. She becomes angry at Bruce and gives him back his ring. Finally Phyllis decides to marry Henry in spite of his truthfulness. Cast of Characters: Ada, day maid at the Rankin's Jane McFall Louise Albright, most engaged woman in town Barbara Bell Mrs. Marcia Rankin, a charming widow Katherine Carpenter Mrs. Nella Peers, who runs her husband's life M. Gleckler Harry Peers, her husband, meek and submissive Wm. Anthony Pierce Rankin, Marcia's son William Andrews Phyllis Rankin, Marcia's daughter Rose Marie Reese Henry Wallace, who always tells the truth Maurice Newton Sondra Sawyer, who is so bored Katherine Morgan Bruce Baird, whom everybody likes........................Charles Carter Dora Dean, just what that name implies Dorothy J. Perkins Remsen Haver, in love with Phyllis Eugene Cary Wynant Campbell, Mrs. Rankin's hazy dream Louis Schneider Eugene Cary, '34. [61] ACTIVITIES THE ARENA 1934 THE GYPSY ROVER The Glee Clubs gave their annual operetta in the Mayo Gym on January thirtieth. Miss Georgia Pulliam served ably as accompanist. The scene of the operetta was in and near London. Lady Constance and her fiance, Lord Craven, an English fop, being lost in the woods, find a gypsy camp near by. Constance meets and falls in love with gypsy Rob, whom old gypsy Meg and her husband, Marta, had stolen and adopted when he was a child. Of course Constance knows that her father, Sir George Martendale, will never permit her marriage to a lowly gypsy. Zara is the belle of the gypsy camp, and young Sinfo is madly in love with her. She succeeds in keeping Sinfo in hot water most of the time. Sinfo and Marta are robbers, and provide the audience with a great many laughs, much to the annoyance of Lord Craven who is the victim of their hair-raising remarks and deeds. Another daughter of Sir George is Nina, who has a love affair with Jerome, a young Captain in the English Army. When Sir George comes to the camp and finds Constance, he learns that she loves Rob. He will have nothing to do with this gypsy lad. In the last act, Rob is discovered to be Sir Gilbert Howe, the last heir to the Sir Gilbert Howe estates, and Sir George accepts him as a future son-in-law. Special dancing choruses added to the appeal of this delightful musical comedy. Cast of Characters: Meg . ........ Zara................. Marta............... Sinfo .............. Rob................. Lady Constance...... Lord Craven......... Sir George Martendale Nina ............... Captain Jerome....... Sir Toby Lyon....... McCarkle ............ Lackey ... Mary Jane Saunders .............Bernadine Phelps ...............Dean Stoddard ...............Jerald Hartrich .................. Max Tarble .............Josephine Spicer .................Roland Mills ................Harold Fleming .............Catherine Shipley ...............Sam Zimmerly .................Cecil Bunnell ...............Charles Apple . . . . Robert Best Katherine Carpenter, '34. [62] THE BARN DANCE On Friday and Saturday evenings, March 16 and 17, a new type of program was given in the auditorium for the benefit of the Junior and Senior Classes. Miss Olive Kackley, representative of WLS Broadcasting Station of Chicago, directed a home talent reproduction of the Prairie Farmer, WLS National Barn Dance. There were impersonations of all the popular stars of WLS, including Lulu Belle, Uncle Ezra, Spareribs, Arkansas Woodchopper, and the Three Little Maids. John Papadakos, a former student of Paris High School, cleverly impersonated Hal O'Halloran, the WLS announcer. Some of the other outstanding impersonations were: Victor Ress as Oley Yonson ; Isabel Schreech as Lulu Belle ; Dick Lemon as Spare-ribs ; Leslie Kelso as Uncle Ezra ; and last, but not least, Carl and Harold Switzer, just six and eight years of age, played the mandolin and sang. Martinsville, Oliver, Charleston, and Conlogue, as well as Paris and the vicinity, contributed to the cast. There were solo numbers, duets, trios, and instrumental numbers, interspersed with various amusing dances. The stage of the auditorium was very effectively decorated with bales of hay, fodder, and harness. Amelia Frye, '34. [631 ACTIVITIES THE ARENA 1934 THE SENIOR CARNIVAL On the evenings of Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9, 1933, a very successful Carnival was presented by the students of Paris High School. The object was to procure funds for the publication of the Arena.. It was sponsored by the senior class, but was an all-school affair; nearly every student and faculty member kindly donated his services to help make it a success. The Carnival occupied every room and hall in the High School building from gymnasium to auditorium, upstairs and down. It transformed our institution of learning into a scene of various gala activities with the side-show, vaudeville, zoo, and even occasional hot-dog stands, which characterize the real country carnival. The Sultan's Harem won much applause, as did the vaudeville, both presented in the auditorium. The Hall of Science, presented by the students of science, rivaled the Hall at the Century of Progress; while the Hall of Terror terrified many. Amos n Andy were present, and a minstrel show was another attractive feature. A Baby Show displayed some of our most attractive children, while the zoo was filled with fierce animals of all descriptions. The Casino Club, an attractively decorated night club displaying real talent, was a popular feature and received much deserved applause. Preceding the Carnival a chili supper was served by a committee under the direction of Miss Fansler and Miss Risser. All stunts and exhibits were prepared by members of the faculty working in conjunction with student groups, and practically every student had an opportunity to work in the undertaking. Marcella Kirsten, '34. HALLOWE'EN PARTY Members from all classes were entertained at a Hallowe'en party in the high school gymnasium on the evening of October 30, from 7:00 to 10:00 o'clock. The guests came masked, and a committee of judges awarded prizes for the prettiest, funniest, ugliest, and most original costumes. Games and dancing were enjoyed during the evening, and refreshments of taffy apples and pop corn were served. Barbara Bell, '34. 164] PRIZE WINNERS l932-'33 KATHERINE CARPENTER First place Edgar County Spelling Contest. ETHEL MARIE CRABTREE Placed first in the Edgar County Interscholastic Contest in dramatics. She read Ben Hur's Choriot Race. MAX TARBLE Max carried off first honors in Edgar County and third in the E. I. League Contest. He sang The Victor by Sanderson and The Big Bass Viol by Bohonncn. MARY BAKER Won third place in Edgar County and fourth in the E. I. League Contest in oratory. She read President Harding's Speech at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. BARBARA DENNIS Won second place in the County Essay Contest, tier subject was My Greatest Ambition. CLAUDE PHILLIPS Won first honors in the County Essay Contest. His subject was School Honor vs. Victory. Claude also placed fourth in the E. I. League Essay Contest. DOROTHY TRAFTON Placed second in the E. I. League violin solo contest. MARGARET SWANK Won fourth place in piano solo at the E. I. League Contest. She ployed Impromptu in A Flat. by Reinholdt. RUTH ZIMMERMAN Won first honors in both the Edgar County and E. I. League Contests in girls’ solo. Her selection was To the Sun. by Pearl Curran. Carpenter Phillips Crabtree Trofton Dennis Swonlc Zimmerman Tarble Baker [65] ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS Football, basketball, and track! Paris High is represented well in oil three sports, one for each season of the year. We can say with pride that we hove always had good athletic teams, even though we don't win every game. Good sportsmanship is an established institution here, for which we are famed throughout Eastern Illinois. The saying is that ten years from now no one will remember who won the game, but everyone will remember which side played fairly and squarely. The boys who show outstanding ability on the athletic field and floor receive awards in the form of the much coveted orange P. Each year also the boy who, in the opinion of the school best fulfills the good sportsmanship qualifications, receives the honor of having his name engraved on the Colson Silver Football Trophy. THE ARENA 1934 HARTRICH STODDARD APPLE McCLURE CHEER In our cheer leaders we have something we need and something we coudn’t do without. Cheer, —how much that one word means. It is the backing of our school and team and denotes success, never failure, for both. It is like a disease, very contagious, and does its work wherever it spreads. We have had the largest cheer section this year that we have ever had. May it continue to grow! CHEER SONG Cheer, dear old Paris, Paris will win! Fight to the finish Never give in! Rah, Rah, Rah, You do your best boys We'!l do the rest boys, On, on to victory! YEA TEAM Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, Team, team, yea! [68] COACH SCHULTZ Despite the fact that this was Coach Schultz' first year at Paris, he rounded out teams with creditable records. Rain or shine, he was out in his togs every afternoon with the boys; he urged, counseled, advised, and directed as he felt necessary. ASSISTANT COACH HUNTER Mr. Hunter was the very efficient assistant of Coach Schultz. His cheerfulness and wholesome genialty made him most popular with the players. STUDENT MANAGER WYATT ADAMS As the student manager, Wyatt has been a great asset to the team. He has worked faithfully, keeping supplies and equipment in order. He deserves the thanks of the sauad and student body. Allen Brubaker. HUNTER SCHULTZ ADAMS [691 ATHLETICS THE ARENA 1934 TRACK 1933 A track squad is very hard to develop. Although Paris High had lost many of the sure scoring regulars from the 1932 squad, Coach Glenn built up a fine squad of track men. To gain knowledge of their athletic ability, the Coach sponsored an inter-class meet early in the track season, in which the seniors won out over the participating classes. The track season opened with a quadrangular meet at Charleston, at which Paris won first, Charleston City, second, Shelbyville, third, and Charleston T. C., fourth. The next meet was with Gerstmeyer in which Paris won, 53 1 3 to 39 2 3. In the Edgar County meet Paris won second, only a point behind Chrisman who won the meet, due to a second in the relay in which Paris had no entry. The Tigers won third in the E. I. League meet, but Stark broke the high jump record. In the District meet Boyer, Adams and Dayton won the right to compete in the State meet, by winning first and second. Although none of them placed in the State meet, it was a great honor to have the privilege of competing Letters were won by Adams, Boyer, Dayton, Cochran, Humphrey, Ragains, and Marquand. To aid the future development of high school athletics, Paris has reconditioned the football field and has built a new cinder track around it. The thinclads will not be handicapped by the great distance which they formerly had to travel to practice. A. Roberts, 34. BACK ROW—Alexander. Jones. Alexander. Jarodsky. Cabeen, A. Taflinger, Props . Daily. Humphrey. Harris. Tingley. Hale. Adams. Hardy. FRONT ROW—Taflinger. Mr. Hunter. Marrs. Ragains. Sensenbrenner, Millhouse. Shipley. M. Cochran, Adams. Dayton. Boyer. Dunlop. Gage. Stark. Carter. Cassady, Coach Glenn. [70] TOP ROW—Adams, Miller, Mr. Hunter. Mr. Moss. Coach Schultz. SECOND ROW - Hamblin. Deem. Ryan. R. Ryan. C. Burgess. Trogdon. Colson. Henson. J. Bu'qess. Regains. Claybough. Terrell. Stafford. Lacy. THIRD ROW—Murphy, Blanford. Laidshow. D. Brown. Fortune. Cox. Toflmger, Carter. Watson. Ogden, P. Brown. Sanders. FRONT ROW—Cochran. Merrill. Marquond. Wright. Alexander. Findley. Allen. Collier. Droke. Daily. Roberts. FOOTBALL 1933 One of the great improvements this year in football was the new lighting system, which gave people a better chance to see the boys in action. The Tigers had a good season taking all the facts into consideration. There were only a few lettermen for the nucleus of the squad, while the moss was composed of inexperienced players. The Tigers were further handicapped by injuries which dogged them throughout the year. The Old fightin' spirit was there, but the team just couldn't come through in the pinches. The team had speed, but the boys were too light for the heavier and more experienced teams which they met during the season. After the gridiron mist had vanished, the results showed P. H. S. as having won 2, tied I, and lost 5. Paris' total points were 53 to opponents' 75. SCORES Paris. 0 Oakland . . 6 Paris 0 Martinsville . 0 Paris 0 Gerstmeyer . 6 Paris 6 Marshall . 19 Paris 28 Charleston T. C. . 0 Paris . . 19 Chrismon . 6 Poris . . 0 Charleston City ... 20 Paris 0 Casey . .13 Arthur Roberts, 34. [71] AT H L E T I THE ARENA 1934 Virgil Daily —(5 feet I 11 2 inches, 175 lbs.) Guard. When Amos carried the ball, Virg opened a hole for him, and he always did a good job. Maxwell Cochran —(5 ft. I I in., 160lbs.) Quarterback. Max's football career was one of outstanding brilliancy. We'll sure miss him next year. Doily Prake Toflinger Cochran Brown Roberts Harold Drake—(5 ft. 8 in., 148 lbs.) End. Harold got his chance to play on the regulars this year and he did a splendid job. Paul Brown—(6 ft. I in., 175 lbs.) Tackle. Paul always got his man and sometimes one that wasn't his. Allan Taflinger—(5 ft. I I in., 160 lbs.) Guard. Al was captain of the squad, and they couldn't have picked a better one. Arthur Roberts—(5 ft, lO1 in., 130 lbs.) End. Art was light and fast. He was a splendid player and always a good sportsman. [72) Thelbert Alexander — (5 ft. 6 2 in., 130 lbs.) Halfback. Amos'' was another one who was light and fast, and once he got started he was hard to stop. Charles Carter—(5 ft. 9 2 in., 154 lbs.) Halfback. Chuck was fast and he knew how to use his speed to the best advantage. Charles Jones—(5 ft. in., 180 lbs.) Tackle. Charlie was a hard hitter. He should have been named Stonewall. Joseph Merrill—(5 ft. 9 in., 144 lbs.) Center. Joe was a junior, and he played splendid football. He'll be counted on next year. Alexander Jones Marquond Carter Merrill Wright Thomas Mar-quand — (5 ft. 8 in., 185 lbs.) Fullback.Tommy was our ball carrier, and he never carried the ball without a gain. Crawford Wright —(5 ft. 10 in., 148 lbs.) End. Peck played end position, but he was never on the end of a play. [73] ATHLETICS THE ARENA 1934 EDGAR COUNTY TOURNAMENT January 18, 19, 20, 1934 For the first game of the Edgar County Tournament Paris drew Scotland, defeating them easily only to go down to defeat at the hands of the fast Brocton quintet. In the finals Brocton defeated Kansas in a hard, fast game for the championship. By winning from Redmon, Paris received third place in the consolation game. SCHEDULE AND SCORES Paris Scotland . . 37 ) 12 C Paris . 12 Brocton . Hume 32 1 19 f Brocton 29 Metcalf . Redmon . 12 I 16 j Redmon 14 Kansas . Chrisman 34 1 17 f Kansas .... . .20 Consolation game I Paris . . . I Redmon . . . .3 . . . . 1 Brocton Kansas 29' 25 Brocton Championship Paris third place. EASTERN ILLINOIS TOURNAMENT February I, 2, 3, 1934 In the annual Eastern Illinois League Tournament held at Casey, Paris went down to defeat in the first pairing at the hands of one of the tournament favorites, Greenup. Charleston City in the finals downed the Marshall five in a hard fought game for the Eastern Illinois League Championship. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT March 8. 9, 10, 1934 In the annual District Tournament held at Casey, Paris was defeated in a hard fought game with Charleston T. C., who were defeated in their next game with Marshall. Greenup defeated Casey for the District Championship. [7+] Allen Brubaker, '34. STANDING—Mr. Hunter, Alexander. Marauond. Miller, Jones, Coach Schultz. SECOND ROW—Doil Roberts, Ogden. Taflinger. Cochran, Brown. FRONT ROW—Wright, Adams. Stanford. BASKETBALL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Paris 20 Chrisman 19 Paris 24 Robinson . 26 Paris 28 Redmon 13 Paris 26 Kansas . . 24 Paris 28 Brocton 14 Paris 30 Charleston T. C. 23 Paris 24 Kansas . . 17 Paris 32 Charleston 22 Paris 32 Casey 38 Paris 28 Marshall 24 Paris 30 Gerstmeyer . 17 Paris 19 Charleston 31 Paris 16 Marshall 18 Paris 12 Clinton 25 Paris 27 Chrisman 20 Paris 19 Brocton 29 Paris 32 Clinton 31 Paris 15 Garfield 27 Paris . 17 Oblong . 37 We started off in a blaze of glory by taking our first four games. Casey was the first to vanquish our fast moving team. We redeemed ourselves by winning from Gerstmeyer by a substantial score. We lost to Marshall by a very narrow margin and then came back and beat two of our hereditary enemies, Chrisman and Clinton. Robinson took the next victory in a close game, and we regained our stride by winning the next four. We lost Cochran and Roberts, and lost also our winning streak. The rest of our games were lost, but we ended our season with a percentage of .578. Asa Greathouse, '34. [75] ATHLETICS THE ARENA 1934 Tofli'nger Doily Roberts Cochran Alexander Allan Taflinger (5 ft. I I in., 160 lbs.) Center. Al played the pivot position most of the season; was a great man to get his hand on the ball when it became necessary. This was his first and last season on the team. Virgil Daily (5 ft. I 11 2 in., 175 lbs.) Guard. A good, dependable, and steady player was this lad. He will certainly be missed next year. Arthur Roberts (5 ft. lO1 ? in., 130 lbs.) Forward. Art turned out to be one of the cleverest forwards in this part of the state. It was a great blow to the team when he was forced out with an injury in “arly February for the rest of the season. Maxwell Cochran (5 ft. I I in., 160 lbs.) Guard. Max was always taking the ball off the backboards and starting the plays down the floor. He finished a brilliant high school career in his last game with Charleston. His loss was greatly felt by the team. Thelbert Alexander (5 ft. 6' 2 in., 130 lbs.) Forward. Amos was a small but clever forward, always in the thick of every play. He made his first letter this year. [761 Thomas Marquand (5 ft. 8 in., 185 lbs.) Guard. Tommie made the squad this year for the first time. He was always the joker of his crowd. Joseph Merrill (5 ft. 10 in., 155 lbs.) Guard. Joe will be greatly depended upon next year. Carlos Ogden (6 ft. 3 in., 155 lbs.) Center. With some additional coaching, Carlos has possibilities of making a great center. He is a junior and will be back next year. Morquand Merrill Ogden Jones Miller Joseph Jones (5 ft. II in., 135 lbs.) Forward. Joseph made his first letter this year; was a good substitute at either guard or forward. This was his last year. Charles Miller (5 ft. I 11 2 in., 142 lbs.) Forward. Chuck became a regular after mid-semester. He should be a great forward next year with some more experience. [771 ATHLETICS THE ARENA 1934 GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP WINNERS (IN FORMER YEARS) HAROLD HUMPHREY. 1933 MAXWELL COCHRAN. 1932 [78] CARL McGOWAN. 1928 RAYMOND BENNETT. 1927 LAWRENCE CAYLOR. 1926 GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP The Good Sportsmanship trophy was taken by Arthur Roberts this year. The Varsity lettermen nominated Allan Taflinger, Thelbert Alexander, and Arthur Roberts, and the student body voted upon one of the three. Roberts won the greatest number of votes and consequently the trophy. The students had three of our best athletes to choose from, and couldn't have gone wrong on any one of them. Art Roberts was our star basketball forward and a dependable end in football. He has been working hard at both for the last four years. Art was always ready to help any one, and made friends with all who came in contact with him. Mr. U. Rae Colson presented Paris High School with the Good Sportsmanship Trophy in 1926, and each year one athlete has the honor of having his name engraved upon it. The Trophy is one of the greatest awards given to our athletes. The award is given for good sportsmanship rather than playing ability, and is judged upon the following points: Courtesy to opponents on and off the floor. Courtesy to officials and respect for their decisions. Willingness to accept coach’s orders; general attitude in which he accepts reprimand and suggestion. Fighting spirit and morale in defeat or victory; attitude before, during and after a game. Willingness to sacrifice personal honors for the benefit of the team as a whole. Value to team as all round player. Adherence to training rules and clean living generally during entire school year. Scholastic standing. Asa Greathouse, '34. [79] ATHLETICS THE ARENA 1934 OUR SCHEDULE We started in the season feeling very much alive; We journeyed up to Chrisman and we beat the Chrisman five. A few days later we met Redmon in another victory; We thought we were about as good as any team could be. The next week little Brocton came determined for to win; But, alas for them, we beat them, for we sank the ball right in. By this time we were invincible, at least we thought so then; And our heads began to swell up till we met the Casey men. When we journeyed to that distant town and saw that great big gym Our hearts sank low within us and we lost our pep and vim. We got a real good beating and we came back wondering why; And then when we met Gerstmeyer, oh boy, how we did try! The score was Paris, thirty, and Gerstmeyer, seventeen; The fans thought 'twas about the best game they had ever seen. Again we got the big head, and again pride had to fall; For when we went to Marshall we couldn't hold the ball. We fumbled and we fouled till we finally lost the game, But when Chrisman came to play us we redeemed the Tiger's fame. The best game of the season and the one that's talked of most Was the overtime at Clinton when we scalped the Wild Cat host. We once again beat Kansas and Charleston T. C., too; Then along came Charleston City, beaten only by a few. We trembled when we saw them and we thought the game was lost; But luck was surely with us for we scored when e'er we tossed. We redeemed ourselves with Marshall in a real exciting game; We had lost our all-star Cochran but we beat them just the same. Since then, too bad for Tigers, for we've lost just three games more; At Charleston, Clinton, Brocton we just could not make the score. We lost our forward, Roberts, with a bad infected hand; Yet in spite of all our defects we've the best team in the land. And before the season's over we've just two more games to play; If we have our way about it we will make our rivals pay. Allan Taflinger, 34. [80] A TIGER TALE A story I shall tell you, son, When I was yet a boy; We lived in a town called Paris, Yes, Paris, Illinois. Right in that town of Paris, And roaming everywhere, Was a pack of Paris Tigers, And the High School was their lair. Now you have seen many animals, And read of them in books, But the Tigers I shall tell about, Have them all beat for looks. Now the ordinary Tiger, Which in the jungle grows, Walks about on four feet, As everybody knows. But these bold Paris Tigers, (And what I say is true) Scampered about all over the place, On feet, and only two. Two feet, two hands had they, Upon their feet were shoes; The hands they used to carry the ball, Most anyplace they'd choose. Three little pigs gave up their skins, To make into a ball, With this they scared the wolf away, And beat 'em one and all. These Tigers played a song and dance, To which they alone could step; And glad am I Paris Tigers now Still have their vigor, vim, and pep. Dick Lemon, '35. [81] ATHLETIC FEATURES I I I I I I M I 1 I Variety is the spice of life, and our school life certainly displays on amazing assortment of wit and humor along with the organized routine. It would be quite impossible to give the casual reader an accurate idea of the wonderful ingenuity and facetiousness of our students—not to mention the teachers!—but we have attempted to record as many of their diverting propensities as possible. Good fun is an essential to well-balanced living. Many presidents have failed to gain the cooperation of the nation merely because they lacked a sense of humor. The Adams' are a striking example. There are few, if any, perennial grouches in Paris High. If these cynics will turn-the page. I'm sure they can't suppress a ghost of a smile. That would be a good beginning, anyway. THE ARENA 1934 THE CARNIVAL Say kids, did you go to the carnival? It certainly was a wow! The Casino Club of dancing girls Went over big, and how! The vaudeville and Harem too Turned round about so queer, It caused more loughs in just one night Tha n were heard before in a year. Amos n Andy with Madam Queen, And the minstrel so full of fun, The zoo, and next the baby show Delighted everyone. And now the Holl of Science, So clever, it couldn't be beat, You could get your picture taken For once, in a real hot seat. Next the House of Terror! The moans I still can hear, They echo in and echo out, And the skeleton, oh, dear! Well, that is all that I can tell For I was awfully scared, I would not do the same again, Not even if I was dared. Now that is all, but that's enough To fill you full of fun; I'm very sure the carnival Was enjoyed by everyone. Eats, drinks, and other things Were sold at wayside stands, And this carnival was the very best To be found in all the lands. Rosalie Tyler, '36. [84] WAY BACK WHEN In order to amuse the under classmen and to force the Seniors to realize that they, too, once wore pigtails and pinafores even though their pride won't let them admit it now, Miss Wright and members of the staff have succeeded in getting from all the grade schools in town the pictures of the second grades for the year 1924. In these several pictures you will be able to pick out your friends and know what they looked like way back when, in case your memory is failing you. Of course every senior’s picture isn't here. Some took the elementary grades in country schools, some in other towns, some might have been absent on the day the pictures were made, but you will still be able to find many familiar faces. VANCE SCHOOL TOP ROW—George Papadakos, Rex Essingler, Merle ---. Robert Henry, Harold Drake, Frank Ross, Wade Bright, George Edwards, James Peters. SECOND ROW—Pearl-. Lucile Givens, Ellen Davis, Vesta Switzer, Betty Reel, Lucille Basquette. THIRD ROW—Alice Ramsay. Kathryn Soughers, Gertrude McGuinn, Mrs. Julia Wood Ward. [M| FEATURES THE ARENA 1934 ------------------------------- • REDMON SCHOOL Redmon makes up for the few from Vance; if has fifteen among the graduating class of this year. Some are athletes—girls just see what Al Taflinger and Amos Alexander looked like Way back when; and there are three members of this year's Arena Staff in the persons of Mite Kirsten, John Peck, and Gene Cary; many of the roses of our class Kate Morgan, Tucker, Lucy Sherer, Lorene Hopper, Viola Miller Nellie Surber, Alberta Flowers, and Ella Dee Allen; also a few thorns, Bill Anthony and Tut Ragains. FRONT ROW—Thelbert Alexander, Everett Aitken, Eugene Cary, Katherine Morgan, Viola Miller, Lena Poe,----------, Lorene Hopper, Charlotte Keller, Nellie Surber, William Anthony, Eugene Vaughn, Woodrow Tony. SECOND ROW—Ella Dee Allen, Alberta Flowers, Florence Kramer, Anna Johnson, Marcella Kirsten, Dorothy Bishop, Charlotte Clark, Dorothy Peterson, Lucy Jane Sherer, Wilma J. Tucker, Darley Griffin. THIRD ROW—Miss McClain, John Peck, Wayne Ragains, Geo. Cain, Clarence Stark, Floyd Ramsay,--------Monroe, Kenneth Ryan, Allen Taflinger. [86] TANNER SCHOOL TOP ROW—Miss Kelley, Hermon Hardy, Orval Avery, Carl Postlewate, Arthur Comstock, Walton Morris, Clarence Willison, Donald Kemper, Arthur Roberts. SECOND ROW—Kathleen Turner, Marthalyn Nail, Laura Kelley, Irene Smith, Virginia Gilbert, Annabeile Williams, Dorothy Swinford, Margaret Boling, Doranne Humerickhouse, Margaret Waltz, Wilma Plew. FRONT ROW—Ralph Wilson, Foster Clawson, Allen Brubaker, Ruby Throneburg, Mildred Phelps, William Roberts, Chas. Trine, Marion Thompson. There in the top row is our Basketball star, Art Roberts, and down in the front row is his mischief making nephew—Bill Roberts. Also in the front row is Allen Brubaker, one of our A+ students, and scattered throughout the picture are Dot” Swinford, Middy Phelps, Doranne Humrickhouse, and Clarence Willison. [87] FEATURE THE ARENA 1934 SANFORD SCHOOL BACK ROW—Francis Blake. Paul TolPver, Robert Schofield, Russel Kline, Elmer Plew, Roscoe Turner, Clifford Fitzsimmons, Harold Fleming, William Conklin. MIDDLE ROW—Ellen Ward, Ethel Inman, Thelda Mae Noel, Madelyn Heck, Grace McIntyre, Dorothy Redmon, Mildred Vidito, Faye Cash, Miss Stratton. FRONT ROW—Elmer Wilson, Carl Zdenek, Harold Zimmerly, Jane McFall, Dorothy Perkins, Dorothy Elam, Maxine May, Leota Brown, De Loss Perisho, Leon Throneburg, Lester Tingley. Here whom should we see peering at us from the front row but perky, Felix McFall, Maxine May, Leon Throneburg and Elmer Wilson. On the second row, looking shy but willing, are Madelyn Heck and Ethel Inman; while on the third row Harold Fleming is the only one to graduate this year. [88] MAYO SCHOOL At Mayo we see Kay Corpenter, with bangs; three of our school cut-ups, Johnny Williams, Bill Eveland, and Bud Stephens; two industrious fellows, George Stepp and Henry Harris; and three more girls of our class, Freida Crum, Pansy Collier, and Betty Landsaw. FIRST ROW (front)—Clark Varner. Rhea Thomas, Merle Jacobs, Anna Long, Bessie Cornwell, Allen Stephens. SECOND ROW—Freida Crum, Daisy Harper, Haseline Smoot, Pansy Collier, Louise Goble, Katherine Corpenter. Betty Landsaw. THIRD ROW—Donald Osborne, Bernie Hamblin, John Williams, Henry Harris, John Brengle, George Stepp, Frank Lehman, Wm. Eveland, Miss Athon. THE ARENA 1934 SENIOR WILL Know all by these presents: We, the Senior Class of the high school of Paris, of the State of Illinois, in this, the year 1934, being supposedly sound of mind and firm of purpose, do solemnly bequeath our worldly possessions in the following manner. ARTICLE I To the School—Peaceful halls and classrooms devoid of paper wads and chewing gum. To the Faculty—Unconquerable sorrow at the departure of an incomparable class. To the Juniors—A chance to make a stab at our unattainable record. To the Sophomores—Many happy returns of the desks! To the Freshmen—Historic pencil stubs with the marks of meditative chewing. ARTICLE II I, Wyatt Adams, leave Imogene (black hat) to Hunter Anthony. I, Thelbert, Amos Alexander, leave Paris High with some ignorant of my right name. I, William Andrews, leave my ability to handle my Chevie to Bud Colson. I, Palmer Kincade, leave with Maxine. I, Kenneth Baker, leave a few inches of my height to anyone who needs it. I, Barbara Bell, leave my out of town men to Josephine Spicer. I, Jack Bell, leave my locker to some next year’s freshman. I, Austin Bridgman, leave to become an electrical engineer. I, Carl Campbell, leave to learn pharmacy from the ground up. I, Charles Carter, leave my Chesterfieldian demeanor to Marvin Gilbert. I, Max Cochran, leave my athletic letters to Charles Steidl. I, Barbara Dennis, leave my grin to Ralph Woodbridge. I, Tommie Hopper, bequeath my corner booth at Pap's to Betty Headley. I, Marcella Kirsten, leave my winning side stroke to Jane Jurey. I, Allen Brubaker, leave my pursuasive eloquence to Howard Boland. I, Dolores Gillogly, leave to set up housekeeping in an apartment for two. I, Jane McFall, leave to continue my classical education. I, Josephine Dunlap, leave P. H. S. still able to blush. 190] I, Leona Elsberry, leave in search of a job. I, Alberta Flowers, leave my wittiness in French to Daisy Harper. I, Amelia Frye, leave my Vergil to Dean Stoddard. I, Asa Greathouse, leave my poetical inspiration to Babs Bishop. I, Bob Gumm, leave my unruffled temper to Spaghetti Johnson. I, Ethel Inman, leave Marvin to Edna Gilbert. I, Vivian Martin, leave as lost a spare tire. I, Maxine May, leave my extra weight to James Benjamin. I, Katherine Morgan, bequeath my interest in bankers' sons to Marcella Knight. I, George Papadakos, leave my artistic ability to Bill Henn. I, Katherine Carpenter, leave my stenographer's chew to Catherine Hall. I, Wilma Jane Tucker, leave my ability to bum chewing gum to Catherine Jane Morris. I, George Perisho, leave my excess height to Max Martin. I, Dorothy Jane Perkins, leave my ability as a reckless driver to Boog Colson. I, Mildred Phelps, leave my Irish grace and charm to the kid sister. I, Art Roberts, leave my basketball suit (3) and my football suit (83) to be cut as souvenirs for posterity. I, Frank Ross, leave my ability to flunk to any one who is in no hurry to graduate. I, Louis Schneider, leave my habitual tardiness to someone with a slower car. I, Lucy Sherer, leave P. H. S. to bigger and better things. I, Frances Shirar, leave P. H. S. without finishing my typing contracts. I, George Shirar, leave P. H. S. too soon. I, Anne Sudduth, leave P. H. S. without Georgia. I, Dorothy Swinford, leave my ability to talk before English class to Rachel Jane Boatman. I, Allan Taflinger, leave my long pep speeches to Joe Merrill. I, Ruth Walling, leave my various inspirations to Phoebe Shaw. I, Ora Myers, leave my A+ grades in case anyone should need them. In witness whereof: We hereunto set our hands and our seals on this fifteenth day of March, Anno Domini, nineteen thirty four, and have appointed Miss Zulu Z. Wright to serve as executrix of this document without bond. (SEAL) SENIOR CLASS 1934. THE ARENA 1934 Smile, please. Laughi ... I thought I'd die! Out for a hike? O'Hair have you been? Heartbreoker. Just a freshman, but . . . Six ftet end o camorc. Tuck'1 and muff. Inc. You already know. Our Amos 'n Andv. Hats eff . . . he's coming! We’re happy. [92] On location. Three Midgets Meditating. Posted. Waitinq for the bell. The Big Porode. Beouty Section. • ----- ■ -------------- FEATURES [931 THE ARENA 1934 MAGAZINES BY WELL KNOWN EDITORS Good Housekeeping.................................Dolores Gillogly American Girl.............................................. Boog Colson American Boy..................................................Max Cochran Vogue.............................................Emily Ann Wolf Travel............................................James Ownby True Confessions..................................U. G. Wright Farmers Wife .....................................Maxine Rhoads Congressional Digest..............................Allen Brubaker Popular Science...........................................Charles Steidl Popular Mechanics.............................................Don Morris Saturday Evening Post........................................John Peck • Love .............................Rose Marie Reese Time..............................................Ada L. Martin Outdoor Life......................................Barbara Dennis Country Gentleman.................................Louis Schneider Vanity Fair...................................Margaret Cockroft Life.......................................... Chuck Cummins School Management............................................Miss Wenz Woman's Home Companion.......................................Bill Andrews American Golfer..............................................Miss Hochstrasser Popular Aviation...........................................Euclid Boyer Health.......................................................Miss Kibby Secret Service............................................Kathryn Morgan Grit.......................................................Virgil Daily Scientific American................................... Mr. Little Serenade ....................................................Bill Eveland Readers' Digest..............................................Jane McFall College Humor.................................Thomas Marquand Liberty....................................................George Shutzbaugh The Etude.........................................Max Elsberry Art and Decoration..............................Wilma Jane Tucker Romance....................................... Barbara Bell The Living Age....................................Hubert Coffey The Youths' Companion........................................Joan James Ballyhoo.....................................................John Williams True Story...................................................Anne Sudduth St. Nicholas..................................................Bud Colson Prairie Farmer............................................Richard Curtis [94] CHARACTERS REVEALED BY THEIR INITIALS Wyatt Adams........ Thelbert Alexander. . William Andrews William Anthony Frank Baker........ Kenneth Baker...... Barbara Bell....... Austin Bridgman.... Allen Brubaker..... Carl Campbell...... Katherine Carpenter Charles Carter..... Max Cochran........ Richard Curtis..... Virgil Daily....... Virginia Erfft..... Harold Fleming..... Amelia Frye........ Dolores Gillogly... Margaret Gleckler. . Asa Greathouse ... Robert Gumm........ Marcella Kirsten.... Edward Lowry....... Margaret McDivitt. . Jane McFall........ Thomas Marquand. . Ruth Morton........ Ora Myers.......... George Papadakos. Dorothy Jane Perkins Margaret Cockroft. . Scott Payne........ Mildred Phelps..... Arthur Roberts..... Rose Marie Reese. . . Louise Sanders..... Louis Schneider.... Lucy Sherer........ Ruth Stafford...... Allan Taflinger.... Wilma Jane Tucker. . .......Watchful Aide .....Tall? Athlete .....Winsome Adonis Watchful Automobilist ............Fine Boy ..........Keen for Books ...........Blonde Belle .......Always Beaming .........Alert, Brilliant .......Carefree Chap . . Kind and Charming . . Can't be Compared . . . . Matchless Celerity ............Rosy Child .....Virile and Daring .......Violin Enthusiast ...........Happy Fellow .....Always Falling .....Daintily Gracious ................My Girl . . . . Aristocratic Grace .... Real Good-humor .......Modest Kindlein . . . Euphonious Linguist ...........Merry Maid . . . .Juvenile Meditator .......Talkative Mirth .......Retiring Manner .....Our Master-mind .......Gay Philanderer . . . . Does Joyful Pranks . . .Matchless Carriage .....Sociable Partner ......... Mighty Peppy .......Athletic Renown . Reaps Men's Rapture ...........Loyal Student ...........Lucky Scamp ..........Lovely Speech ............Real Style .......Admirably Tall What a Jolly Tongue! [95] FEATURES THE ARENA 1934 Ahead of the crowd. Peelc-a-boo. Waiting? For whom? Stoppin' out.” Cour.iry Losses. Why boys' attend school. Such smiles. The Martins. [96] Who do you think? Out for o stroll Come up sometime. Sirens? Senor Best '33. How m I doin'? Napoleon. Mighty Warriors. One of ’em. [97] FEATURES THE ARENA 1934 THE FRESHMAN PARTY Say Katherine, have you heard the news? We get to have a party; I'm gonna wear my new tan shoes, And go at seven thirty. The thing don't start till eight o'clock, But I don't think it's wise To stay away until too late, And miss the big surprise. Say, Kate, will you go with me? I think you're awful nice, And lately life's been very dull; This'll add a bit of spice. Well stand right in the doorway, And watch everyone come in, The fat and gawky freshmen, Along with those real thin. And when the party's over, After everyone's in bed, We'll sit on my front doorstep 'N tell what every body said. Gladys Manz, '36. FOR MY ARENA To pay for my Arena I'm scraping like a hyena; Every penny, nickel and dime I'm saving, until the time When the last installment's due, Then I'll have a year book, too. Charles Witsman, '36. [98J A CENTURY OF PROGRESS I read of buildings great and vast, Of exhibitions unsurpassed, I longed to see with my own eyes, This exposition of surprise, A Century of Progress. I packed my bags with diligence, To go to win intelligence; I reached my goal and looked around, And was amazed at what I found; A massive carnival of life, This last one hundred years of strife, A Century of Progress. I trudged through buildings great and small, I traversed each and every hall, And the sky-ride so very tall, Towering high up above it all. A compact picture great yet small, An exposition well always call A Century of Progress. But my poor feet protested loud, As I pushed through that motley crowd, The fair was three miles long, they said, But I walked and walked 'till almost dead At A Century of Progress. One important thing I forgot to mention, A thing brought vividly to my attention, A simple bench brought more delight Than all that's called in perfect right A Century of Progress. Margaret Junkin, '37. [991 FEATURES THE ARENA 1934 ROMANCE CALLING When the ship steams out of the harbor, And the gray shore is left behind, Then I turn my glances seaward With hopes of what I shall find. I dream of far off deserts, The lands of my desire; And many native love songs, To warm my blood like fire. Far to the east they are waiting In the land of the rising sun, I hear their call and am coming To where pearl-gray fountains run. Richard Eads, '35. MERRY-MAKING The children were shouting together And racing along the sands, A glimmer of dancing shadows, A dovelike flutter of hands. The stars were shouting in heaven, The sun was chasing the moon; The game was the same as the children's, They danced to the self-same tune. The whole of the world was merry, One joy from the vale to the height, Where the blue woods of twilight encircled The lovely lawns of the light. Helen Jane Bandy, '36. FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE The days we'll spend as Freshmen Are drawing to a close; We've had good times and made new friends, Though lessons caused us woes. We've taken part in lots of things, In classroom and at home; But the toughest thing we’ve had to do Is write this English poem. Betty A. Headley, '37. Kenneth Baker: I see the jury acquitted the girl who killed her employer on the ground of insanity. Frank Baker: Yes, and quite right, too. Anybody who kills an employer these days is certainly crazy. • Katherine Morris: Can this coat be worn out in the rain without hurting it? Saleslady: Lady, did you ever see a skunk carry an umbrella? • Wilmajane and Katherine were talking over the wire. Both were discussing what they should wear to the coming school party. In the midst of this important conversation a masculine voice interrupted, asking humbly for a number. Wilmajane became indignant and scornfully asked: What line do you think you are on, anyhow? Man: Well, I am not sure, but judging from what I have heard I should say I was on the clothes line. • Coach: Gene, what would you do if the ball was near the goal line and it was the fourth down and one yard to go? Gene (on bench): I would slide down the bench some so that I could see the play better. • Bob Henry: What make of car do you call that one you have? James Bruner: Well, it's the old reliable type, the R.P.D. Bob: What's that? James: Rescued from the dumps. • Policeman: How did you knock him down? Huston O'Hair: I didn't. I pulled up to let him go across, and he fainted. Bill Cochran: Yes, I know fish is brain food, but I don't care so much for fish. Isn’t there some other kind of brain food? Hubert Coffey: Well, there's noodle soup. • Mr. Lloyd: I can't give you a job. I can't afford any extra help just now. Jerald: That's all right; I shan't be much help. • Miss Parrish: What do you think of those old Greek and Roman sculptors? Bob Best: They're no good; every one of them was a chiseler. [101 j FEATURES THE ARENA 1934 Why boys buy condy. Pretty? Cop. Hoppy? Just Freshmen. Beloved Cousins. Antony, Coesor Brutus. [102] Three's a crowd. Needs no introduction. See who’s cornin’ A he-ro. Waiting?? [103] FEATURES THE ARENA 1934 Miss Kibby: Katherine, let me show you how to sew the seam up. K. Hartley: But Miss Kibby, I want to sew it down. • Margaret Gleckler (translating veni, vidi, vici ): Miss Tate, wasn't that the famous telegram Caesar sent to Rome? • U. G. Wright: Is that a rose you have in your buttonhole? Harold Fleming: No, that's a chrysanthemum. U.G.: Are you sure, it looks like a rose to me. Harold: No, you're wrong, it's a chrysanthemum. U. G.: How do you spell chrysanthemum? Harold: K-R-l-S-—Kris—say, it is a rose. • • Wilmajane: I can't decide whether to go to a palmist or to a mind reader. Katherine C.: Go to a palmist, it's obvious that you have a palm. • Mr. Keith (in Commercial Geography class): The population of China is so great that two Chinamen die every time you take a breath. This information made a deep impression upon his pupils, particularly one boy. His face was flushed and he was puffing. Mr. Keith: What is the matter? What are you doing? Henry Harris: I'm killing Chinamen. • Miss Hunter (in history): What was the Feudal system? Carlos Ogden: The Feudal system was that if one man killed another, the man in the family of the murdered could kill the murderers. • Miss Huser: Explain what a polygon is. Austin Bridgman: A polygon is a man who has many wives. • Miss Tate: What does 'alter ego' mean? Barbara Dennis: Other I. Miss Tate: Illustrate it, please. Barbara: He winked his alter ego. • Miss Steele was talking to her science class on the subject of gravity. Now, children, she said, it is the law of gravity that keeps us on the earth. Bud Colson: Miss Steele, how did we stick on before the law was passed? 11041 The class was reading Whittier's In School Days. Miss Hochstrasser: Who is referred to as the beggar in the second line? Crawford Wright: The school teacher. Max Cochran: Emerson says, You cannot harm a good man. Alan Taflinger: I don't believe that; someone tripped me last night and nearly killed me. • Anne Sudduth: Do you think she is two-faced? Lorene Hopper: No, she wouldn't wear that one if she were. Mr. Little: How do you find the molecular weight of a compound? Bob Gumm: By looking in the back of the book. Miss Wenz (in English class): Anne Bradstreet was called the Tenth Muse. What does that mean? Amos Alexander : Why, it is angels that sorta dance around. • Miss Luckhaupt: What advantage has the bee in always building the cells of its comb in regular hexagon form? Crawford Wright: I don't know; I never had bees. • Miss Baldwin: Give me an example of a collective noun. Margaret Junkin: Garbage man. • Miss Steele: If someone called you a Lord Chesterfield, what would you take that to mean? Robert Ryan: That I was a cigarette fiend. Miss Dayton: What do you know about the age of Elizabeth? Bernie Hamblin: She will be sixteen next month. • Miss Fansler: John, what was the battle cry of the Revolution that even now brings tears to our eyes? John W.: In onion there is strength. Philip Dodds (a college student visiting P. H. S.): Say, is that a bunch of Freshies? Rose Marie: No sir, those are Seniors. Virgil Dailey: Did your watch stop when you dropped it on the floor? Artie Roberts: Sure, did you expect it to go on through? [105] FEATURES THE ARENA 1934 Miss Farrell: What's the difference between a socialist and a specialist?” Max C.: Well the socialist wants half of what you have, and the specialist wants it all. DeLoss Perisho: Anything the matter with the car? Gene Lacey: Well, there's only one part of it that doesn't make a noise, and that’s the horn. e Bill Anthony (barely avoiding a broadside crash): Why on earth didn't you signal?” Margaret Lou (who has crossed into home entrance): I always turn in here, stupid. © Mr. Hamilton: What kind of a noise does a pig make? George Shirar: Huh? Mr. Hamilton: Correct. • Miss Beatty (in Physics class): Can anyone tell me what thought passed through Sir Isaac Newton's head when the apple fell on it? Bob Gumm: Glad it wasn't a brick. • The Zoology department reports that one of the fish studied had the eczema, but only on a smail scale. • Wyatt Adams: I don't think the photographer does me Justice. Allan Stephens: Oh, you want mercy, not justice. 9 Coach Schultz (to applicant for place on the football team): What experience have you had? Bill Anthony: Last summer I was hit by two autos and a truck. • From an Ancient History Paper: Pompey was an ancient city destroyed by an eruption and saliva from the volcano. Miss Hunter: What is a ballad? Archie Davidson: A paper to vote on. © Birds of a feather flunk together. [106] Charm School School morms. Teachers' pet. Would-be Teachers in the Charm School. [107] FEATURES THE ARENA 1934 CALENDAR FIRST SEMESTER Sept. 4—School opened. Sept. 15—First night football game. Paris vs. Oakland. Oakland victor. Arena Staff elected. Sept. 22—Football at Martinsville. Martinsville victor. Sept. 29—Football at Gerstmeyer. Tie. Oct. 6—Football, Marshall vs. Paris. Home game. Marshall wins. Oct. II, 12, 13—Teachers' Institute. Oct. 13—Home game, Charleston T. C. vs. Paris. Paris victor. Oct. 26—First Lyceum number. Glenn L. Morris, Electrical program. Oct. 27—Football, Chrisman at Paris. Paris victor. Oct. 30—All School Hallowe'en Party. Nov. 3—Football, Casey at Paris. Casey wins. Nov. 8—Visitors' Day. Nov. 10—Armistice Day Program. Nov. 13—Arena sales began. Nov. 15—Report cards given out. End of First Quarter. Nov. 20—Pep meeting; basketball game between Paris High and Co. M. Paris High wins. SECOND SEMESTER Jan. 29—New semester opened. Jan. 30—Operetta, Gypsy Rover. Jan. 31—Report cards given out. Feb. I, 2, 3—E. I. Tournament at Casey. Feb. 6—Basketball. Marshall defeated by Paris. Home game. Feb. 12—Lincoln program. Football letters and scholarship buttons awarded. Feb. 16—Basketball. Clinton at Paris. Paris defeated. Feb. 22—Washington Program. Talk by Mr. Moss. Feb. 28—Lyceum number. McMurray Players. Mar. 16, 17—WLS Bam Dance. Sponsored by Junior-Senior classes. Mar. 23—Third Annual Edgar County Music Festival. Apr. 6—Junior Class Play. Apr. 20—Edgar County Interscholastic Contests. Apr. 28—E. I. League Interscholastic Meet. May 25—Senior Class Play. May 27—Baccalaureate Services. June I—Commencement. [108] ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The staff wishes to acknowledge its indebtedness to the following who have contributed to the success of the 1934 ARENA. Mr. Minor L. Smith and Mr. Owen Marsh Valuable Advice. Mr. Charles E. Jay, Paris, Illinois Photography Bush-Krebs Company, Louisville, Kentucky Engravings Hartman-Jefferson Printing Company, Springfield, III. Printing and Binding [109] FEATURES AUTOGRAPHS '« f