Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

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HOARD OF EDUCATION William Cramer Rodney Bell Karl R. O’Hair, Secretary R. S. Lloyd, President Max J. Money Robert F. Cotton

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Miss Janet C. Baldwin, freshman English instructor, passed away on March 16. 1942, after having completed twenty-three years and three months of service to Paris High School. In these years she patiently and kindly guided the freshmen, not only into the myriad paths of English, but also into the social and ethical tasks of good citizenship. Her sympathetic understanding of their adolescent problems is frequently commented on by returning alumni. Not only did the pupils find her helpful and sympathetic, but her colleagues on the faculty found her loyal, untiring, and cooperative. Her passing is a distinct loss to Paris High School, and it is with saddened hearts we dedicate this page to her memory.

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Mr. and Mrs. Moss at tin Junior-Senior Prom. SUPERINTENDENT mastery of the art of reading through its extensive application becomes the most valuable accomplishment in making use of the experience of others. Reading ability is the key which unlocks the stores of wisdom accumulated in the literature of all ages and peoples. Literary knowledge alone will not insure happiness. The need to provide the necessities of life for ourselves and our dependents requires that we have certain skills to perform definite types of work. However, technical skills in themselves will not enable one to enjoy life. Without a sound philosophy acquired through extensive reading, the most successful person, financially, will not he able to face the trials and hardships without losing poise and equanimity. To the Seniors: No person lives long enough to acquire through actual experience the wisdom necessary to live happily. Because of the limited number of years in the span of life, it becomes necessary to use the experience of others, in addition to one’s own observations, if he is to achieve happiness. The The individual who has acquired both technical skills and a sound philosophy of life is the type of person required to fit into the complicated scheme of things existing at present. This person is said to have an integrated personality, the most valuable possession in the world.