Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

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Do you have English 6th hour? This is registration day with the sophomores receiving class schedules and lockers. Those lockers never work for the freshmen! Gary Mott wrestles with his. As a token or appreciation and for farewell Bob Runyan and Herb Farnham present roses to Miss Hochstrasser from the seniors. THE YEAR Remember the day, August 29, 1955, when school opened? Everyone had registered the previous week according to classes. At first it was rather hard to get back into the hang of things, but it was a lot of fun seeing people you hadn't seen for months. Miss Hochstrasser, the senior English teacher, wasn’t with us this year for the first time in a quarter of a century. Mr. Jenkins, our former principal, wasn’t either. In his place was Mr Lynch, who had been at Areola High School last year. The freshmen had the usual difficulties—jammed lockers, wrong classrooms, and wrong side of the stairs. The janitor was a very popular man with these newcomers.

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The actors behind the scenes Directed by: Pans Board of Education—District Number 95. through Superintendent of Paris Public Schools CURTAIN-RAISER America needs an educated citizenry to remain a force for freedom. It is to this purpose that every worthy United States citizen aspires to knowledge which will aid him in helping chart ventures today, tomorrow, and onward into the future. It is our purpose, the public high schools of America, to serve as an institution where American youth may attain the basic fundamentals necessary to go forth as a future pillar of society. As youth, it is your privilege, right, and duty to avail yourselves of all possible means, that you may become well-versed in all phases of your future roles. Through the publishing of this year's ARENA, I hope it has opened avenues for growth, development, and enjoyment, not only for the Arena Staff, but for the entire school and community. Poge 3 —J. E. Lynch, Principal

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 Hurry, you will be late! The students hurry to class by way of the frequently used center stairs. IN REVIEW Since the fall school enrollment was 742, the largest in history, the halls were terribly crowded. Somebody was always bumping into you, and white bucks didn’t stay white long. To the freshmen four minutes seemed like a very short time to get to classes. However, after they found the side stairs there was more time and more room. Homerooms were held occasionally, especially at Homecoming time. Usually everything from floats to what you were wearing to the game was discussed. The football season opened, and all of the fans went to witness the battles on the gridiron Remember those cold windy nights with wet bleachers? Homecoming, with the parade, game, and dance with the queen, was certainly one of the highlights of the year. It was rather chilly for formals, though. What song title shall we use for our float? A senior homeroom makes the plans for their float. “Think it will win a prize? A freshman homeroom works diligently on their float. “My poor aching feet (and stretched arms)! The band leads the snake dance to the’football field for a pep meeting