Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

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L A N G U A G E and L I B R A R Y In our foreign language department courses in Latin and French are offered. The French course is taught by Miss Farrell. The program includes a study of the basic forms, rules, and constructions of French rhetoric in the first year; and the reading of interesting French selections in the second. As a supplement to the second year a newspaper of current happenings written in French is used. Miss Tate has charge of the Latin. The first year the student learns the declensions and conjugations and a limited vocabulary of Latin words and phrases. The second year continues this type of work and the pupil puts into practice the knowledge so gained by translating Caesar. If the student wishes to pursue the course still further. he may read Cicero’s Orations the third year and Virgil’s Aeneid the fourth. To accompany these courses Signing for books in the library. two Latin newspapers, the Res Gestae” (Things Done) and the “Acta Diurna” (Daily Doings) are read. As an aid to the student, a large library, one of the largest in the state for a high school of this size, has been established. It consists of more than three thousand volumes at the present and is being increased day by day. Mrs. Marv Bryan has charge of the library. The books are catalogued according to the decimal system used by the Library of Congress. These books, both fictional and non-fictional, cover such subjects as philosophy, religion, sociology. languages, science, the fine arts, literature, history, biography, and travel. CATHERINE FARRELL, B.A„ M.A. French. Sociology, Civics ELSIA TATE. B.A. Latin MARY DOLE BRYAN. B.A. Librarian

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HISTORY The students of Paris High School appreciate the competent staff of our history department. In his sophomore year the student makes his choice of either a one or two year history course. Mr. Sweeley, our football coach, teaches five classes of world history. This course is open especially to those students who are pursuing a commercial or vocational course. Mr. Sweeley believes in keeping up with world activities in the national and international arenas, and as a result his students study a current event paper one day each week in addition to his regular course of study. Mr. Van Deventer is the instructor for both ancient and modern history, the two year course for college preparatory students. Ancient history is taught in the sophomore year ami modern DON H. SWEELEY, B.S. World History, Football Coach CARROL VAN DEVENTER, B.S. II istory, Geography EFFIE M. FANSLER, B.A. A merican IIistory history in the junior. The second year, starting with the events leading up to the French Revolution, analyzes the Revolution, the political and military histories of each of the European nations, and finally completes the two year course by discussing the events which brought about the first World War and gives a detailed report of the war and its effects on international relations. In the fourth year, the students must take a course in American history, taught by Miss Fansler. Her course deals extensively with the formation of the United States as we know it today. Each instructor has large classes of at least thirty-five students; this re- eals, I believe, the place the history courses occupy in Paris High School. 21

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SPEECH CLUB Hinf.Uuu: lillrman, W. Stritll, Jurey, M. Slciill, TtmiiirlifT. Zimmeri , Laulirr. Harlwirli. Spragu.-. Ilriiiun, Zogg, Irvine, Sweeley. Third Row: Lilian. Spruul . Kruliaker, K. Sprague, llri«tow. Uilli.un. C. Smikrl. B. Stewart, Bibo. Jone . Keyes, B. Sizemore. Wright, Hamilton. L. J. Miller, Vieoiy, Seliille, (.'oilier. Best. Foley. Titus. Tucker. Serond Rote: YanGilder, D. Sizemore, MrDan iel». Taflinger, Ashley, Pyle, Krlmer, I.aml«aw, l.oy, Adam . II. Hamilton. Bangiolu. Butler. B. Bred. Moore, Knight. Welael. Francis, Carmichael. Antrim. Hunt. I). Francis. Front Rote: Gerard. Morris. Murphy. P. Sunkel. Cychol. Carli. Morrison. Nutt. II. Miller. W. Heed. Bouslog, Irish, Vidito. Bahcork, Krueger, Branson. Doris Thompson. Dora Thompson, McCord, Zieren, Gibbons, Nadin, Miss Cleveland, Dickenson. SPEECH The speech course is divided into two semesters; the first term consists of planning speeches, of learning to tell a story, and also work in the writing and presentation of an original oration. In the second semester the students devote their time largely to the study of the drama. Some experimental plays are given to aid them in putting into practice the material they have observed. Miss Cleveland also produces the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior class plays; she prepares cuttings. too, for students who wish to enter competitive dramatic work. The Speech Club was organized last fall with ninety members. Miss Alice Cleveland is the sponsor. At each meeting all business is discussed and entertainment is given by a few members of the club. This not only provides enjoyment, but it also gives the student experience. Plays, speeches, and pantomimes are given. A new chairman is provided for each program. The plays are usually one act and are directed by a student director with the help and advice of Miss Cleveland. When the program is completed, the audience gives constructive criticism. This teaches those listening to be an attentive audience and to observe the strong and weak points in acting. This club has helped many boys and girls gain self-confidence and experience in speaking and acting.