4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Theme Foreword School Song Administration Faculty Service Personnel Classes Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Classrooms Activities Music Clubs Drama Sports Football Track Basketball Cross Country Golf Baseball Highlights Homecoming Christmas Program May Fete Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom Honors Day Commencement OF °))J DREAMS For dreams and ambitions are quite the same. And empires rise at their magic name: There is never a blessing we have today But somebody's dreaming has paved the way. Why! Out on the edges of endless space, God dreamed a dream for the human race. . . . Basil Willis STUDENT ENROLLMENT................753 FACULTY .......................... 35 2 “DL Orange and Oke 8U ” £zfj ijj v Thn' Mnttonn hns nlwnvs fnvorfiH The areen and aolden hue. Tho' Mattoon has always favored The green and golden hue, Thru' the four long years of high school, 'Midst scenes we love so well. J. J And the gentle sons of Charleston To the red and green are true, rhi s the mystic.charm to knowledge A e vainly seek to spell i 1 J - J — r-U—, r FfB] 1 J We will own the lilies slender Or-wo win athletic victories On football field or track, )r,wo win athletic victories , n tootdoii neio or huu, J ' 1 jJj j lLj.Bg While the Tigers stand defender Of the Orange and the Black. Still we work for dear old Paris And the Orange and the Black. y lclm in is tra tion These are days of unrest all over the world. The future of mankind is in the hands of those who will be the leaders of tomorrow, those who are the students of our schools today. To you, the youth of our nation, our country looks for guidance and security in the years ahead. Yours is a momentous task. This assignment is a challenge to you—one which we are sure you will accept and meet with honor and integrity. Your country looks to you with confidence in your skill to solve the problems which affect us all, as these problems arise. We, the parents, teachers, and all of those who work to help our students make the most of their opportunities, trust that we shall be able to look with pride upon you—the educated citizenry of our country —in future days to come. J. E. Lynch B.S., Iowa State Col. M.S., U. of I. M.ED., U. of I. Principal Paris High School Objectives are never accomplished without planning and effort, moreover, apathy can never be said to produce affirmative results. We must be aggressive, we must persevere, in our efforts to advance. Progress is made through a combination of many factors which require cooperation, a necessity, if we are to reach our many educational goals. Harlie A. Hatfill B.S., Greenville Col. M.A., Washington U. Superintendent Paris Public Schools John Taflinger Rodney Bell Mrs. Eva Clinton Karl R. O'Hair Mr. O'Hair has served 33 years as a member of our Board of Education. Behind each important phase of school life, and acting as the vital link between the community and the education of the young people is the Board of Education. The members of this body provide facilities and direct the pattern of culture to meet the needs of an outstanding community. Because of their integrity, the people they serve take for granted such complete educational standards which tend to produce worthy citizens. Arthur K. Roberts W. A. Bittner Leonard Wolfe Rachael Bizal B.S., III. Inst, of Tech. M.S. Cornell U. Ph.D. Cornell U. Home Economics Sponsor: FHA, Senior Class Helen Branson B.S., E. III. St. Col. English Sponsor: Junior Class Mary Dole Bryant B.A., Wellesley Col. of Wm. Mary U. of III., U. of Iowa Librarian Frank Cattaneo B.S., III. S. T. Col. Industrial Arts Sponsor: Student Council Patricia T. Darling A.B.. Manchester Col. Ind. S. T. Col. English, Speech Correction Sponsor: Debate Edward T. Day B.Ed., E. III. S. T. Col M S. U. of III. Industrie! Arts Sponsor: Junior Class Frances Dickerson B.S., U. of Missouri M.Ed., U. of Missouri English Sponsor: Sophomore Class E. W. Eveland B.S., Bradley U. U. of III., Ind. U., Northwestern U. Catherine Farrell B.A., Ripon Col. M.A. Columb'a U. French, Spanish Sponsor: Sophomore Class Carol Findley B.S., Ind. S. T. Col. Girls Phys. Fd. Sponsor: GAA, May Fete, Cheerleaders John Gibson B.S., E. III. S. T. Col. Science Math. Sponsor: Senior Class, Bi-Phy-Chem. Club Ruth Greenman A.B., U. of III. Northwestern U. Sponsor: Bible Club, Inter Nos Club interest in education Patricia Irvine B.S., U. of III. E. III. S. T. Col. Ind. S. T. Col. English WL guided by teachers inspiration Nelle L. Jenkins A.B., Fairmont S. T. Col. Washington U., U. of Colo. Sponsor: Arena Charles A. Johnson B.Ed., E. III. S. T. Col. M.S., Ind. S. T. Col. Am. History, Audio-Visual Aids, Golf Coach Sponsor: Sr. Class, Projection Club Carl Jones B.S., Ind. S. T. Col. M.S., Ind. S. T. Col. Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry Sponsor: Lunch Room Allen Keenan B.S., E. III. S. T. Col. M.S., Ind. S. T. Col. Drivers Ed., Science, Algebra Sponsor: Financial Staff L. E. Monroe B.A., Eureka Col. M. A., Bradley U. World History Elizabeth Kerns B.Ed., E. III. S. T. Col. Mathematics and Algebra Mary Ann Perisho B.S., III. Wesleyan U. of III., U. of Iowa Sponsor: FHA, Junior Class 7 Norma Kerrick A.B., Ind. S. T. Col. M.A., Ind. S. T. Col. Social Problems, World History Sponsor: Student Council Barbara Pickard B.S., Ind. S. T. Col. General Science Sponsor: Freshman Class, Bio-Phy-Chem Club Patricia H. McNses B.S. in Music Ed., U. of III. Vocal Music, Music Appreciation Mary Ida Riedell B.A., St. Mary-of-the-Woods Col. E. III. S. T. Col., U. of Denver, Ind. S. T. Col. Clerical, Shorthand, Sect. Practice €l uc a ti on was ti eir aim Betsy Ruth Shimp B.S., E. III. S. T. Col. Bookkeeping, Typing sds they iecl us on toward fle ame Carrie M. Shutzbaugh A.B., Ind. S. T. Col. English Richard J. Smith B.S., u. of III. M.Ed., U. of III. Vocational Agriculture Sponsor: FFA and Soph. Class Charles Smith B.S., Ind. S. T. Col. Guidance Work, Algebra, Business Law, General Business, Typing John Stabler B.S., E. III. S. T. Col. American History Football Coach H. D. Sweeley B.S., Susquehanna U. U. of III., Clarion Teachers College World History, Gov. Sponsor: Soph. Class Wm. J. Tucker B.S., E. III. S. T. Col. Speech, Journalism, English Sponsor: Dramatics Club, Thespians, Tiger Tales, Class Plays Willis O. Waltman B.S., Ind. S. T. Col. Graduate Work Ind. S. T. Col. Sponsor: Bi hy-Chem Club Louis Waterloo Marian E. White Belgium Instrumental Music B.S., Ind. S. T. Col. Band and Orchestra M.S., Ind. S. T. Col. Dist. Ed., Consumer Ec., lyping. Supervisor of Guidance Certificate Sponsor: D. Education Club John E. Wilson B.S., E. III. S. T. Col. Physical Education Assistant Coach 8 «r? tt Service id the motto of? our jf erionne Margaret Sullivan Secretary to the Superintendent Kathryn Peck Secretary Norma Cochran Secretary to the Principal Nila Morris Lois Hand THE LADIES WHO KEEP US FROM STARVING William Eslinger Orval Goff Roy Shank Jake Gale OUR CUSTODIANS Roscoe Gosnell 9 Seniors Top row, left to right—Mr. Gibson, Mrs. Bizal, Mr. Johnson. . . . Bottom row, left to right— Jerry Perisho, Julie Zimmerly, Sharon Roberts, Charlie Geekie. OFFICERS SPONSORS Jerry Perisho ....................................President Mrs. Bizal Julie Zimmerly...............................Vice President Mr. Gibson Sharon Roberts ...................................Secretary Mr. Johnson Charlie Geekie ....................................Treasurer We, the seniors of 1957, are going forth to meet the challenge of the future. We are sorry to be leaving, but we realize the future holds much in store for us. We have high hopes that we may contribute something toward the good of man-kind and to our country. Some will become doctors, lawyers, teachers, factory workers, and some store keepers. Almost all of us will marry and raise a family and there we will have our opportunity to do the most for mankind. We can do this by teaching our children to love, honor, and respect each other, their country, and their God. Now, we are looking ahead into the future. As time passed in future years we, the seniors of 1957, will look upon the past four years, with fondest memories. We shall remember when we entered the halls of P.H.S. as green, shy, bewildered freshmen. How thrilled we were at the end of our sophomore year to become upper classmen. Then we shall remember our junior and senior years as the most wonderful of our lives. The excitement of the ball games will never be equalled and the glamour of the proms and dances will never be matched. Now, we say adieu and wish all in P.H.S. the best in the coming years. 10 TJliroucfh tli e pafyed Larry Richard Alexander Alec I'm not going to kill myself if I never die. our dream Shirley Jean Armstrong A quiet Miss with a pleasing way. May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; FHA 1, 2, 4. Karen Sue Babb Susie To see her is to love her, and love but her forever. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Class Officer I; Home Room Officer 1, 2, 3; Jr. Play Cast 3; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; Proj. Club 4; Dram. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; GAA 1; Cheerleader 3; Revue I, 2; Music Contest 1, 2. 3. - r . James Arthur Beck Slim Jim Our Student Council we have here,- down the road to success he's sure to steer. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 (Treas. 3, Pres. 4); Revue 2; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Music Contests 2, 3, 4. Janice Louise Barker Jan Likes to work, likes to play, never fails to enjoy the day. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Treble Clef 1, 2. Evelyn Mae Brown Silence is golden May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 1, 2. Elder Joseph Bangiolo Joe A genius at success is still a genius at labor. Honor Roll 3; Home Room Officer 2; Arena Staff 4; Tiger Tales 4, Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Music Contests I, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chor. 3, 4; Bi-Phy-Chem Club I, 2, 3, 4; Dram. Club 2, 3, 4; Play Cast 4. Robert David Briel Bob If girls interfere with work-quit work!! Jr. Play Crew 3; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Boys' Chor. 3; Mixed Chor. 3; Music Contest 3; Dram. Club 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Track 1; Play Cast 4. Peggy Basquette Peg Always a smile for everyone. May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq Prom Com. 3; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; Financial Staff 1. Nancy Ellen Brown Nan Good-natured with a smile really contagious. May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Proj. Club 4. li a memora William Joseph Brown Bill Let the world slide by. I'll not budge an inch. Home Room Officer 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Vocational Business Club 4; Key Club 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3. Norma Jean Bruce Jeon Enjoys a variety of things. Brocton High 1; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 1; Treble Clef 2; FHA 1 (V-Pres. FHA 4); Tiger Tales 4. Roma Edith Carnahan Fairest of the rural maids. May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Proj. Club 4. Carol Lynn Church A little Miss full of mischief. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Home Room Officer I, 2, 3; Talent Revue 1; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Mixed Chor. 3, 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; Dram. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Team 3; One Act Play 3; Class Play Cast Crew 4. Robert Irvin Caskey Bob Don't let his silence fool you, he has his share of fun. Tiger Tales 4; Dram. Club 4; Football 2, 3; Bosketball 1, 2; Track 1; Golf 3, 4. Donald Anthony Cochran Tony In the athletic field he will always be tops. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Home Room Officer J; Play Cast 3; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Thespians 3, 4; Football 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 1, 3. Saundra Sue Carpenter Saunny Who sent her a Bill ? Home Room Officer 2, 3; Tiger Tales 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom. Com. 3; Girls' Glee Club 3; Mixed Chor. 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; Music Contest 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4. Ovid A. Chambers To work or not to work—that is the question. Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3. William Harold Cline Hog All great men are dying, I don't feel well. Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Tiger Tales 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3. Thomas Lee Coulter Some claim he is bashful-most doubt it. Brocton High 1; Dram. Club 4; Basketball 1, 2; Cross Country 2; Baseball 1, 2, 4. 12 3ootU( yarned an d aff-dchoof di anced Carolyn Louise Curl Life without music would be a mistake. Honor Roll 1, 2; Home Room Officer 4; Tiger Tales 4; Play Cast 3, 4; Ploy Crew 4; Jr.-Sr. Bonq Prom Com. 3; Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chor. 3, 4; Dram. Club 3, 4; Music Contest 3, 4; May Fete 3, 4. Lewis Ronald Farquahar Sparky Has a goal ond will attain it. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1; Home Room Officer 2, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Band Contest 1, 2, 3; Boys' Chorus 3. 4; Boys' Chor. Ensemble 3, 4; Mixed Chor. 2, 3, 4 and Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 2, 3; Bible Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2. Linda Lou Craig Lynn Beware! There's a merry twinkle in her eye. May Fete 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Band 1, 2; Bible Club 1. 2. 3. Paul Eugene Eller Of him we know little, but what we know is good. Honor Roll 3. Judith Alice Feutz Jude Every girl has a sane spot somewhere. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Play Crew 3, 4; Sr. Play Cast 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Band 1, 2, and Contest 1, 2; Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chor. 3, 4; Treble Clef 1; Music Contest 2, 3, 4; GAA Camp 3; Chemistry Team 3; Bowling 2, 3; Clown Band 2. James Eugene Dillon Jim Always ready and ready to do more than his share. Projection Club 3. Sharon Irene Ferguson Her ways are ways of pleasantness. Honor Roll I, 2, 3; Arena Staff 4; Class Play Crew 3, 4; Homecoming Court 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Treble Clef 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Dram. Club 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; GAA Closs Representative 4. Nancy Kay Crawford Pixie Her core is never to offend; every creature is her friend. May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Treble Clef 1, 2; Financial Staff 1, 2; Honor Roll 1; FHA 2; Proj. Club 2; GAA 2. Alice Jane Englum Al Happy, carefree never glum, always seen with her best chum. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Home Room Officer 1; May Fete 1, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Girls Glee Club 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Treble Cleff 1; Music Contest 2, 3, 4; Dram. Club 2, 3, 4. Ruthie Diane Findley Ruthie Small in quantity, but good in quality. Jr. Yr. Urbana High; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2; May Fete 1, 2, 4; Girls' Glee Club 2; Mixed Chor. 4; Treble Clef 1; Music Contest 1; Dram. Club 2; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Spring Fling Attendant 3. 13 to many romanced Gay Lynn Garver It's o friendly heart that has a myriad of friends. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Home Room Officer 1, 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Treble Clef 1; Bible Club 2. 3, 4; Dram. Club 3; First Prize Tiger Tales Short Story Contest 2. Alfred Miles Gher “Butch This is a wonderful world and I'm glad I'm in it. Home Room Officer 2, 3; Class Play Cast 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Proj. Club 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Dram. Club 4; Thes. 3, 4; Football 2. 3, 4; Track 3; Baseball 2; Bowling Team 2; School Shot Put Record 1956. Kenneth Allen Garver “Squeak A little man with big ideas. Basketball Manager 1; Track Manager 1; Cross-Country Manager 1. Charles Francis Geekie “Charlie There's soda crackers and fire crackers, but here's our wisecrocker. Honor Roll 3; Student Council 4; Class Officer 4; Class Play Cast 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Boys' Chor. 3; Proj. Club 3, 4 (Pres. 4); Dram. Club 3, 4 (Pres. 4); Thes. 3, 4; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 2. James Arnold Glick “Jim Saying and doing are two different things. Bi-Phy-Chem Club 3; Thes. 3, 4; Speech Contest, Debate 3, 4; Golf 3, 4; Sr. Play Crew 4. Sandra Lynn Findley “Sandy Has room in her heart for everyone. Honor Roll 3; Class Officer 1; Home Room Officer 1, 4; Freshmen Homecoming Attendant; May Fete 1, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Dram. Club 4; Thespians 3, 4; Speech Contest; Debate 3; GAA 1; Cheerleader 1. Wendell Wayne Findley “Wendy A gentleman makes no noise. . Glory Ann Garver Whatever she does, she does well. Honor Roll 2; May Fete 1; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom. Com. 3; Treble Clef I; Bible Club 2, 3, 4. Hattie Henryetta Gleckler “Henry A jovial smile, a loving heart has she. Home Room Officer 1; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Financial Staff 3; FHA 1; Dram. Club 2, 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Bowling 2. Harolyn Kay Goddard “Honeybun Anything that is worth doing is worth doing well. May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Vocational Business Club 4; Bible Club 1; D.E. V.-Pres. 4. 14 Q, ueenS an d attendants re mem Estella Jane Graham Stella Neat and exact in all things, though small in size. Home Room Officer 3, 4, Class Play Crew 3, 4; May Fete 4, Girls' Glee Club 3, 4; Mixed Chor. 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; and Ensemble I (Treble Clef Officer 2); Music Contest 1; Dram. Club 1, 2, 4; Golf 4; Bowling 2; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Tiger Tales 4. Carl Maurice Hall Red Live and laugh and let the world go by. Boys' Chor. 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chor. 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 2, 3, 4. Ina Nell Gosnell Nellie'' 6r Blackie An asset to any school. Honor Roll 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Financial Staff 2, 3; Vocational Business Club—D.E. 4 (Sec. Trees. 4). A little on the serious side, but harboring a touch of gaiety. May Fete 1,2, 3, 4; Mixed Chor. 3, 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; Music Contest 3; Dram. Club 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling Captain 2; Bowling 2, 3; Tiger Tales 4. Michael Wendell Haddix Mike Wanted—babysitting job—sixteen year old babes preferred. Home Room Officer I, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 2; Charleston, Illinois 2. Richard Eugene Hale Dick I do most of my work sitting down; thot's where I shine. Home Room Officer 1; Class Play Crew 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 3, 4; Bible Club 3, 4; Dram. Club 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Debate Team 3. Gail Juanita Hagen All the world's a stage and she is one of the actresses on it. Student Council 1; Home Room Officer 1; Ploy Cast 3, 4 Crew 3, 4; Polio Show 1; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; Music Contest 3, 4; Dram. Club 2, 3, 4 (and Officer 4); Thespians 3, 4 (Officer 4); Speech Contest 3; GAA 1, 2; Golf 1; Arena Staff 4. Charles Benny Harmon Ben He came, he saw, and she conquered. Student Council 3, 4 (Vice-Pres. 4); Class Officer 2; Play Cast 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom. Com. 3; Football 2, 3, Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Boys' State 3. Sara Ruth Hawkins Sadie Never a care has Sara. Honor Roll 1, 2; Kansas Kourier News Editor 3; Class Play Cast 3; Student Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Contest 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Public Relations 2, 3; Science Club 3; FHA 1, 2, 3; Thes. 1, 2, 3; Librarians Club 2; GAA 3. Vivian Dean Harvey Bib How pure of heart and sound of head. Arena Staff 4; Class Play Cast 4 and Crew 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Girls' Glee Club 4; Treble Clef 2, 3; Music Contest 4; Financial Staff 3; Bible Club 3; Dram. Club 4. loiiclaif parties in ecemler Alice Ann Heishmidt SmHty Short and witty is our Smitty. Sacred Heart 1, 2; Home Room Officer 4; May Fete 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Mixed Chor. 3, 4; Music Contest 3, 4; Dram. Club 3, 4; Class Play Cast Crew 4; Silver Cross Recital. Faith Elaine Henson Fatthl Along with Faith, there's Hope and Charity. Honor Roll 2, 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Band Contest I, 2, 3. Marilyn Jean Higgens A willing worker, a loyal friend. May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Financial Staff 3; FHA 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales A. Ronald Lee Hooker Dock He's quiet, but he's quite a fellow. Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; FFA I, 2, 3, 4; Vocational Business Club 4. Wilbur Lawrence Holley Larry You took the words right out of my mouth. Honor Roll I, 2, 3; Home Room Officer 3; Class Play Cast 4 and Crew 3; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Financial Staff 3; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 4 (Officer 4); Dram. Club 3, 4; Chemistry Team 3; Bowling 2; Science Fair 3, 4; One-Act Play 3. Gertrude Eileen Hopper Trudy Is a true politician. May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Theble Club 1; Financial Staff 3. k Forrest Leslie Horton Dock From out the west comes Les. Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Proj. Club 4; Bible Club 4; Baseball 2. Charles Lee Hulen Hu Bug While we live, let us enjoy life. Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball Letterman. Carolyn Anne Hunter Keen of mind is she. Honor Roll 1, 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3. 4, Band Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 2, 3. 4. Gale K. Hurst Hursty Good things come in small packages. Revue, Talent Show, Octet 2; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Boys' Chor. 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chor. 2, 3; Music Contest 1, 2, 3; Financial Staff 1, 2; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Dram. Club 3; Home Room Officer 2, 3. 16 sds junior classmen u e planned a tlx erne Phillip Tipton Irish Ire or Tip There's no art to finding the mind's construction in the face. Boys' Chor. I, 2, 3; Mixed Chor. 2, 3; Financial Staff 2; Dram. Club 2; Golf 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 4; Class Play Cast 4. Karen Marie Jennings When personality is winning, there's our Karen Jennings. Sacred Heart 3; Honor Roll 2, 3; Class Play Cast 3; Revues and Talent Show, Newspaper; Frolic 3; Spring Concert 1, 2, 3; May Fete 1; Girls' Glee Club 2, 4, Treble Clef Music Contest 1, 2; Dram. Club 4; GAA 4; Ensemble 1, 2. 3. Charles Joseph Jones Chuck Here today, gone tomorrow, for him life holds no sorrow. Honor Roll I, 3; Home Room Officer 1; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Band Contest 2, 3; FHA I, 2, 3, 4; Livestock Judging Contest. Marilyn Ruth Keltz Brown Eyes A lot of help is Ruthie Keltz. Home Room Officer 3; May Fete 4, FHA 2, 3; Bible Club 1; Tiger Tales 4. Jack Kerrick Jack-of-all trades, master of some. Boys' Chor. 2; Jr. Play Cast 3 Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3 Football 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4 Track 2, 3, 4; Cross-Country 2, 3, 4. Emma Kathaleen Jewell Calm, cool, collected. Home Room Officer 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, Treble Clef I, 2; Tiger Tales 4. Phyllis Charlene Kemper Skunkie A good friend to all. Home Room Officer 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chor. 3, 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; Music Contest 3; Bible Club 1; Tiger Tales 4. David H. Jackson Little Elvis I can answer that in one word. Band 1, 3, 4, Bond Contest 1, 3, 4. Boys' Chor. 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4 Mixed Chor. 3, 4,- Ensemble 3; Music Contest 3, 4; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 3 Bible Club 3; Basketball 2; Science Fair 2. Janice Doreen Jones Jan Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; the proper study of mankind is man. Honor Roll 1, 3; Student Council 2, 3 iOfficer 4); Home Room Officer 1; Class Play Crew 3; Homecoming Court 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Treble Clef 2; Dram. Club 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 4. Norma Mae Kirby Honor lies in honest toil. Honor Roll 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Band 1, 2; Band Contest 3,- Girls' Glee Club 4; Mixed Chor. 4; Treble Clef 1, 2, 3; Bible Club 3, 4; Tiger Tales 4. 17 i i Cjarden of d tars 9 9 a prom dream Ronald Lee Kirby Cherokee It's nice to be natural when you are naturally nice. Band 3; Bible Club 2, 3, 4; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball l; Track I; Baseball 2, 3. 4. Sara Jane Miller A girl of deeds, not of words. Honor Roll 2; Home Room Officer 2; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Treble Clef 1; Tiger Tales 4. Barbara Ann Lynch Bobbie She enjoys life to the fullest. May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; Music Contest 3; Tiger Tales 4. Robert Lee McHenry Mac Men of few words are the best of men. Student Council 2. 3, Officer 4; Home Room Officer; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Boys' Chor. 1, 2, 3, Mixed Chor. 2, 3; Music Contest 2, 3; Key Club 3, 4; Basketball 1. Richard A. Manton Dick If you want to live to see ninety, don't look for it on your speedometer. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Home Room Officer 2; Play Cast 3. 4; Dram. Club 4; Thespians 4; Football I, 2, 3, 4, Track 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Main High School 1, 2; Aeronau-tice Club. Malinda Mae Mathews Linda To know her is to love her. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Treble Clef I, 2; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, Bible Club 2, 3, 4 Beverly Joyce Merritt Bev. A pretty girl is like a melody. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Student Council 1; Ed.-in-Chief Arena 4; Jr. Play Cast 3; Polio Show !• Rhythm Revue 2; Homecoming Court I; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Music Band Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chor. 3, 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; Proj. Club 3; Bible Club 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Class Play Crew 4. Carol Jean McHenry Birdie She has a still tongue and a wise head. Honor Roll 2, 3; Student Council 4, Home Room Officer 2, 3; Tiger Tales Ed. A, Play Cost Crew 3; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Treble Clef 1; Dram. Club 3, 4; Courtesy Award 3; Thespians 3, 4. Vffli Madge Carolyn Mason Madgie The blush of a rose has she. Home Room Officer 3; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Treble Clef 2; Dram. Club 2; Tiger Tales 4. Judy Ann Knecht Nice, neat, and hard to beat. Home Room Officer 3, 4; Moy Fete 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Girls' Glee Club 2; Mixed Chor. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 1, 3; Girls' Triple Trio I; Dram. Club 4; GAA I; Operetta 1; Music Revue 2. 18 Jate to this cfa$5 lias L een very Leroy Dean Minesinger Reb Thinking is an idle waste of time, but 1 do some of it. s, i Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Tiger Tales 4. A I Donald Eugene Morecraft Don He's not too big, he's not too small, he's a guy that's liked by all. John Christopher Mulgrew Scottie Fun is alright in its place. Honor Roll I, 2, 3; Proj. Club 4; Westville High School I, 2; Basketball 3; Cross-Country 3; Track 3. Linda Joyce Payne Doodle A quiet girl with a friendly way. Honor Roll 2, 3; Homecoming Court 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Treble Clef 1, 2; FHA 1; Home Room Officer 3. John Dwight Parkinson Park or Parky Greater men may have lived, but we doubt it. Band I, 2, 3, 4, Band Contest I, 2, 3, 4; Dram. Club 3, 4; Class Play Crew 4. Patricia Anne O'Hair Pat or Irish A friend in need is a friend indeed. Honor Roll I, 2, 3; Home Room Officer 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Dram. Club 3, 4; Class Play Crew 4. Ronald William Peck Ron If it's a good auto mechanic you need, here's one that's tops. Tiger Tales 4. Donald Ray Parks Don The track is wide open for Don. Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross-Country I, 2; State Track Meet 3; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3. Jerry W. Perisho Ike should hear our politician. Class Pres. 4; Home Room Officer 4, Class Play Cost 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Boys' Chor. 1, 2, 3; Music Contest I; Financial Staff 1, 2, 3; Dram. Club 4; Officer Financial Staff 3; Boys' State. Fern Louise Perry Shorty Her good points are many, her bad points are few. May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Band Contest 2. 19 _4. other ft he them you (I never find - 5m Lizbeth Ann Shephard Ann An artist at work. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Treble Clef 1, 2; Music Contest 2; Bible Club 3, 4; Tiger Tales 4. Nancy Lee Peters Nan Faithful, unselfish, and loyal. Honor Roll 2. Samuel Hamilton Preston Sam His motto Love 'em and leave 'em. Home Room Officer 1, 2. 3; Class Play Crew 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Band Contest 3; Financial Staff 3, 4. Proj. Club 4; Key Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Dram. Club 3, 4. Ivan Kenneth Propst, Jr. There's a twinkle in his eye, he never misses a trick. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Home Room Officer 1, 2; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Proj. Club 3, 4; Bible Club 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Cross-Country 1, 2, 3; Baseball 3; Student Council 4; Chemistry Team 3; Latin Contest 2. James Reed Jim or Jimmy All I know is what i reed in the papers. Track 3, 4; Cross-Country 3; Tiger Tales 4. John Martin Schneider Bullet It's not the quantity, but the quality that counts. Student Council 3; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Dram. Club 4; D.E. Pres. 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Cross-Country 1, 2; Baseball 3. William Lee Scott Bill An asset anywhere he goes. Honor Roll 2; Class Officer 2, 3; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3, Voc. Bus. Club 4; D.E. Pres. 4, Basketball I, 2; Track 1, 2; Cross-Country 1, 2; Baseball 3. Nancy King Shaw Nan What? No boys in heaven? Well, then, leave me here. Honor Roll 3; Student Council 1; Home Room Officer 2, 3, 4; Play Cast 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4, and Attendant 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; Music Contest 3; Proj. Club 2; Dram. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1. 2, 3, 4; Girls' Golf 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 2; Courtesy Award 2. William Joseph Savoree Bill I like work; it fascinates me. I could sit and look at it all day. Jr. Play Crew 3; Dram. Club 4, Football 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4. Sharon Catherine Roberts Has a bubbling personality that con chase away the blues. Honor Roll 2, 3; Class Officer 4; Home Room Officer 1, 3; Arena Staff 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Dram. Club 4; GAA 1, 2, 3. 20 Judith Ann Shontze Judy Full of fun and fancy free. Home Roam Officer A- Class Ploy Crew 3, 4; May Fete 3, A- Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Mixed Chor. 3, 4; Music Contest 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3. 4; Golf 3. 4; Attended Sacred Heart 1, 2. Russell Glenn Smitley Hotrod Here's a truly honest man. D.O. 4. J re not too las kfut or too loid Judith Catherine Shew Judy or Jude Cute, quiet, ond reserved. Home Room Officer 2, 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Mixed Chor. 3, 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; Dram. Club 3, 4. Nancy Irene Sims Nan Comes and trips it as she goes. On the light fantastic toe. Student Council 1, 2; Tiger Relay Attendant 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Attendant 2, 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Girls' Glee Club 4, Mixed Chor. 3; Treble Clef 1, 2; Music Contest 3; Dram. Club 3, 4; Tiger Tales 4. Margaret Jean Shutzbaugh Maggie True to her word, her words and her friends. Honor Roll I, 2, 3; Play Crew 3, 4; May Fete I, 2. 3. 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Band Contest 1, 2; Girls' Glee Club 4; Mixed Chor. 3, 4; Treble Clef 2; Music Contest 3, 4, FHA I; Dram. Club 3, 4; Girls' State 3; Class Play Cast 4. Linda Marie Shipley Lin Calm and peaceful are her ways. May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Bible Club 2, 3, 4 Sharon Lynn Smith Sadie Never takes life too seriously Rhythm Review 1; Jimmy Givens Benefit 2; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Contest 1, 2, 3; Dram. Club 3, 4; Twirler 2, 3; Drum Majorette 4. Alton Gene Smithson Gebe The Elvis Presley of P.H.S. Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Arena Staff 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Awards in Basketball — Good Sportsmanship; Co-Copt. Basketball Team 4; Hon. Capt. Holiday Tourney; Most Valuable Player. Nancy Rose Smitley Nance A real nurse is our Nancy. May Fete 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Treble Clef 1, 2; Girls' Glee Club 3; Financial Staff 2, FHA 1, 2; Proj. Club 3; Bible Club 2, 3; Dram. Club 4; GAA 1, 4. Virginia Lee Spencer Ginny Sue Her crown is in her heart and not on her head. May Fete 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Treble Clef 1, 2. 21 are just 9 So we re Betty Ann Spillman A smiling face, o twinkling eye. You simply cannot pass her by. Home Room Officer I, 2; Play Cast Crew 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Dram. Club 2, 3, 4; GAA I, 2. 3, 4, Officer 3, 4 Irma Jeanne Staley Pixie'7 Full of fun, mischief, too. Honor Roll I, 2. 3; Home Room Officer 2; Play Crew 3, 4, and Cast 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4; Treble Clef 1. 2. Music Contest 3, 4; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 4, Dram. Club 2, 3, 4 William Robert Stotts Guinea A kind heart is better than all the wisdom in the world. Home Room Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Bible Club 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Courtesy Award 3; Co-Capt. Basketball Team 4. Sally Sue Todd Little, sweet, and hard to beat. Honor Roll 2, 3; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Team 3; Band 1, 2. Mildred Ann Tiffin Annie or Tiffy She's an admirer of William and we don't mean Shakespeare. Home Room Officer 2, 3; Class Officer 1; Play Crew 3, 4; Polio Show 1; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Mixed Chor. 3, 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; Ensemble 2; Music Contest 3; Dram. Club 2, 3, 4; GAA 1. Nancy Lee Toliver Spike or Skipper A soft voice turneth away wrath. May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4; Treble Clef 1, 2; Music Contest 3, 4; Financial Staff 2, 3, 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; Bible Club I. 2, 3, 4; Tiger Tales 3. David Harold Tracy Dave I'll praise any man who'll praise me. Honor Roll 1; Play Crew 3, 4, Cast 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Bi-Phy-Chem Club 3, 4; Dram. Club 4, Football 1; Camera Club 2, 3; ot Mattoon. William Grant Van Gilder, Jr. Bill Here he comes, there he goes. David Lane Tucker Dancer As many good points as a package of pins. Voc. Bus. Club 4; Thes. 4; Track I, 2, 3; Football 1; Basketball 1; Cross-Country 2, 3. Edward Allen Vershota Bud Me, myself, and I. Boys' Chor. 1, 2; Mixed Chor. 1, 2; Music Contest 1, 2; Financial Staff 1, 2, 3; Proj. Club 3, 4, Class Play Cast Crew 4. 22 J their cl reams wi tin e er r OlV CO u Normal Lea Walker Pistol Here is a dear true, industrious friend. Honor Roll I, 2, 3; May Fete I, 2. 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Voc. Bus. Club 4; Bible Club 1, 2, Officer 1. Marilyn Alice Werner Mary Alice Her ambition—the stage. Home Room Officer 3; Play Crew 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Treble Clef 1, 2; Drom. Club 2, 3, 4; GAA I, 2, 3. OTHER SENIORS 23 Firma Elaine Wallace Squirmy Light of heart, full of pep, quick of wit, and firm of step. Rhythm Revue 2; May Fete 1, 2. 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Treble Clef 1, 2; Dram. Club 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3; Financial Staff 2, 3. Julia Zimmerly Julie She is pretty to talk with, and delightful to chat with. Honor Roll 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; Class Officer 4; Home Room Officer I, 4; Arena Staff 4; Class Play Crew 3, 4, and Cost 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Banq. Prom Com. 3; Mixed Chor. Officer 3, 4; Treble Clef Officer 1, and Member 2; Music Contest 3; Dram. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer; Golf 2, 3. 4; Chemistry Team 3. Ronald Nebergall Roscoe McClary William North Bud St. Clair Walls ecy As we look into the future we forsee that: Shirley Armstrong, Peggy Basquette, and Evelyn Brown own an exclusive dress shop in New York City, and are successfully combining career and marriage. Larry Alexander is a race car mechanic in Indianapolis. Joe Bangiolo is a partner with David Jackson in promoting experimentation in the field of radio. Karen Sue Babb can now be seen on TV as the Pall Mall Girl. Janice Barker is doing social service work at Hull House in Chicago. James Beck is vice president of an engineering firm in San Francisco, California. Bob Briel was recently made a member of the staff of the Secretary of Commerce and has moved to Washington. Nancy Brown is a talented designer of dresses for the Powers Models. Bill Brown is a famous news commentator; remember that deep, clear voice of his? Norma Bruce is manager of an Arthur Murray Dance studio in Louisville, Kentucky. Edith Carnahan is a noted authority in the field of botany. Saundra Carpenter—you remember the quiet Sandy—is secretary to a noted New York stock broker. Ovid Chambers (remember his smile?) is the genial manager of the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The vivacious Carol Church still enjoys music and has a rare record exchange agency in Timbuktu, French West Africa. You know Bob Caskey is now a golf pro at Peoria, Illinois. Jovial Bill Cline, remember how much he liked good food? He is an inspector for the Heinz Company. Tony Cochran? Well, Tony has fulfilled the promise of his high school days. He is playing pro-basketball with the Rochester Royal team. I only wish you might see Lee Coulter play baseball with the Lakers. He's one of their best players. Linda Craig, now a housewife, collects religious literature to send to the Eskimos. Nancy Kay Crawford is still working for Weiier Drugs and has been promoted from chief waste basket emptier to vice president in charge of aspirin and Carter's Little Liver Pills. Carolyn Curl, still a beauty, by golly, is now a member of Ziegfield Follies. Jim Dillon is a guide in the Canadian wilds, and a good one, too. Paul Eller is an Industrial Arts Teacher somewhere in the Smoky Mountains. Alice Englum, we do not see much of her anymore, is a music critic for the New York Times. You remember Alice always enjoyed music and dancing. As for Ronald Farquhar, he is now one of those flying missionaries in the jungles of the Amazon River in South America. Guess what—Sharon Ferguson, after traveling abroad for the most of ten years, has returned to the United States and has her own TV show. And Judy Feutz now teaches Girls Physical Education at Paris High School. Dainty, petite Ruthie Findley models Parisian clothes for the May Company in St. Louis, Missouri. Have you heard from Sandy Findley lately? I heard from her two months ago—address: North Pole. 24 Wendell Findley owns and runs a large farm here in the Corn Belt. The Garver twins are realizing their ambitions, too. Gay is a noted connoisseur of foods, and Glory is working among the Hopi Indians as a missionary. Kenneth Garver can be found any day in his motorcycle store in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We all knew Charlie Geekie would make his mark in the world of comedians—well, Charlie is a busy comedian on the Broadway stage circuit. Alfred Butch Gher—pro football with the Chicago Bears is his meat. When last heard of, Jim Glick was building bridges for a large contracting firm. His address was Buenos Aires, Argentina, S. A. Did you know Henryetta Gleckler's Driving School is really a huge success? Harolyn Goddard is experimenting in botany-development of trees which do not shed their leaves in the fall. Whoever thought Notre Dame would become co-educational; anyway Phyllis Good is a volley ball coach in the Girls' Physical Education department. Ina Nell Gosnell, National Roller Skating Champ, is representing the U. S. in the Olympics. After a year's service as an airline hostess, Estella Graham is now taking her expense-paid trip to Slobovia. You asked about Mike Haddix. Hadn't you heard? Mike is on a biological expedition in the region of the South Pole. You remember Gail Hagen was torn between two desires—to become a designer or to go on the stage. Well, the stage won. She is playing Lady Macbeth at Homer's Hash House. Dick Hale is president of the Lion's Club of America. Carl Hall, another P.H.S. comedian, is a clown artist with Ringling Brothers Circus. Ben Harmon made sports headlines recently as the most sportsmanlike coach in the United States. Vivian Harvey, believe it or not, is now manager of the famous radio, stage, screen, and TV star, Harvey the rabbit. Sara Ruth Hawkins has now had her 62nd poem published in Handy Hints to the Housewife. A famous stunt woman now, Alice Ann Heischmidt has been eating her meals from the mantle after falling from her horse into a cactus bed in the 10th retake of the cowboy epic Showdown at Sundown. Faith Henson, nationally famous collector of Indian relics, now owns a chain of companies which make genuine imitations of Indian pottery. Marilyn Higgins—those singing commercials you hear on TV are written by this gal—for quite a large fee. You remember, no doubt, Larry Holley's ambition? Well, he is now a saw bones, and is preparing to open a hospital on Mars. Ronald Hooker is the very efficient diplomatic salesman for Chevrolet Sales Company in Paris. Our Trudy Hopper has replaced Sonya Heine as star in The Icecapades. Trudy always did love to skate. Leslie Horton, remember his rope twirling? Well, he has a rope twirling act booked ahead for some time to come. It is rumored that Charlie Hulan may retire from the sports world. Did you know he became quite a track star? Carolyn Hunter is now teaching classes of eager, bright, enthusiastic English students, and is learning the headaches of getting her school's yearbook together. As for Gale Hurst—would you believe it—he has become a hermit engineer in the mountains of Tibet. Philip Irish is a body and fender man for Buick Sales Company in Paris. Charlie Jones is still dancing his merry way into the hearts of his audience on Broadway, and dreaming of one day teaching agriculture. 25 Have you heard—Karen Jennings, noted Dodger enthusiast, is now manager of the New York Yankees. This has truly become a woman's world! Emma Jewell has a dancing studio in Los Angeles and is teaching Arthur Murray some new dance steps. Would you believe it, Jonsey the all-night disk-jockey on station YOU, is no other than Janice Doreen Jones of the class of '57. Ruth Keltz has found a way to make a housewife's duties easier, after many years of experimentation—she has hired a maid. Phyllis Kemper with her well-known gift of gab has now become an after-dinner speaker, and is very much in demand among the upper crust. It is no surprise to the friends of Jack Kerrick to learn that he is coaching basketball in a southern Illinois high school. Designer Ronald Kirby is quite successful as a designer of tools for the Crane Company of Chicago. Norma Kirby is a misisonary teacher in the Middle East. Judy Knecht teaches baton twirling, and coaches twirlers for the Rose Bowl parade. You asked about Barbara Lynch, too. Well, she has a key position with Western Union at their headquarters in St. Louis. Carol Jean McHenry is a dramatic coach at Vassar,- she teaches speech and drama. Bob McHenry lives close to Fort Knox, and keeps an eye on the nation's gold, as well as his own. We were much interested in an article written by Dick Manton in an engineering journal—written in Dick's clear, concise, and terse style. Malinda Mathews, always much interested in international affairs, is now a guide in the United Nations Building, New York. Now a famed rock 'n roll expert, Madge Mason has bought a recording company that specializes in symphony music and intends to revise Bach and Beethoven. Since graduation from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Beverly Merritt has been teaching in the kindergarten schools in the Bronx. Sara Jane Miller has turned her hobby, collecting snapshots of her high school days, into a career— she is now a photographer for Life. Want your hair styled? Well, see Leroy Minesinger who is now associated with Roots' beauty department, Paris or Terre Haute. Don Morecraft has an interesting career—that of a commercial artist with the Hitchcock Men's Apparel and Accessory Company. John Mulgrew has a path worn to his door since his invention of the cheeseless mouse trap. Patricia O'Hair, a noted collector of rare stamps, is on her 12th trip to the Orient in search of the King Tut stamp printed in 300 B.C. The adventurer, John Parkinson, is on a safari in Africa. Donald Parks has become a disk jockey specializing in the best of folk music. Linda Payne, since becoming a shorthand expert, has just received a medal for service beyond the call of duty awarded by the National Secretaries Association of America. Linda received this award for putting up with her boss, Mr. U. R. A. Sourface, whose business is pickling pickles. The mechanical engineer Ronald Peck is working on a device for translation of poetry into language anyone can understand. Jerry Pericho is in politics now—a janitor for the Republican party. CPA Fern Perry of New York fulfills the promise of her high school days. Nancy Peters, who used to collect movie star pictures, can meet them in person now because she is a top-notch agent in Hollywood. 26 Finally Sam Preston has decided to join the Illinois Telephone Company as a technician. Were you to visit The Little Church around the Corner in New York, you would find Ivan Propst pastor of this famous church. Jim Reed is starring in his 77th western movie in which he has been shot for the 555th time. Sharon Roberts, who used to collect stuffed animals, is now a taxidermist. John Schneider is on the way to becoming a land baron. The warden at Sing-Sing is Bill Scott. The day-dreamer. Bill Savoree, has turned his former avocation into 3 dollars plus tax, and is editor of the comic book Baby Snooks. Nancy Shaw is a cute little nurse holding hands with her male patients. tizbeth Ann Shephard illustrates books for old children. Airline hostess Judy Shew is busy taking coffee to the good-looking pilot. Linda Shipley, who used to fish a great deal, is a guide for fishermen in the Florida Everglades. Judy Shontze, who always liked to read, is a librarian at the Library of Congress, Washington, D. C. Margaret Shutzbaugh has become another hat designer and has an exclusive little shop in New York — Maggie's Bonnets. Nancy Sims always enjoyed talking, you remember. Well, she writes a column called Sim's Tasty Tidbits. Famous swimming star Sharon Smith has just realized her life ambition—swimming the Atlantic Ocean. If you want a taxi, call the Russell Smitley Taxi Service. Nancy Smitley is head nurse in a Borneo hospital—nursing the monkeys. Coach Gene Smithson has made a name for himself at Cactus Junction High School in Utah. Virginia Spencer sews buttons on straight-jackets for Montgomery Ward Company. Betty Spillman has no time to teach her first graders. She is too busy putting on, taking off, boots, raincoats, mittens, scarves, etc. Irma Jean Staley assists Mr. Tucker at P.H.S. in the dramatic department. Anne Tiffin is dietician at a Conrad Hilton Hotel in Miami, Florida. Champion record collector Sally Todd is making a new addition on her house to store pop recordings. Bill Stotts is conducting his famous experiment on people to develop new miracle drugs for guinea pigs. Nancy Toliver is considering writing a book on ladies' problems which she has heard solved in her beautician shop. Everyone knows and remembers Dave Tracy, who has speeded up in some ways, and is now spending his honeymoon with his fifth wife in Halifax. Motorcycle enthusiast Bill Van Guilder is on a cycle trip around the world. Allen Vershota? Why he's mongrel dog-catcher for the city of Paris, Illinois. Just recently I met Herschel Vicars driving a beautiful blue Chrysler convertible and I understand he has a Chrysler Agency in Mattoon, Illinois. The famous Chef Norma Walker almost blew up her kitchen recently while experimenting with her new atomic cereal. Firma Wallace is somewhat disgusted because her rock 'n roll dance class is starting a new fad— hop 'n skip. Marilyn Werner is an up-and-coming starlet at MGM. Jim White was recently arrested for hunting flying saucers out of season on Venus. You wouldn't recognize Ronnie Whittington, he is the dignified manager of the Elks Club in Terre Haute, Indiana. Head Volley Ball Coach Julia Zimmerly, at U. of I. has just completed a good season in Women's sports activities. _7 uncord OFFICERS SPONSORS President.......................................Jim Halloran Miss Mary Perisho Vice-President.................................Janice Pasero Mr. Edward Day Secretary..................................Eleanor Zimmerly Mr. Richard Smith Treasurer...............................................Jake Payne A busy year . . . we're juniors . . . coke dates, class rings, yelling for juniors who are predominant on our basketball team . . . junior play rehearsals . . . mixed-up lines, stage fright, and finally, well-earned applause . . . plans for the Prom . . . biggest and best (we're prejudiced) . . . we're growing up . . . responsibilities accepted . . . we're juniors! A BUSY YEAR .... WE'RE JUNIORS! 28 'lAJitttj describes tbem jrom bea dto tot Paul Augustus Cecilia Bangiolo Naomi Bell Tommy Belt Preston Bishop Karen Blume Earl Bolin Tom Boling Jim Boyer Judy Bozarth Richard Brannon James Brazell Jean Bright Brenda Brown Carolyn Brown Gerald Burba Sharon Camp Linda Caskey Frank Cheatham David Clover Joyce Cochran Brenda Collier Ernest Collier Jerry Collier Sally Collier Sue Connery Kay Connery Donald Crawford Tom Cravens Thelma Davidson Donna Dawson David Dennisin Dorley Dodd Faye Downing Phillip Dyer Paul Elliott Cleo Emrick Marva Evans Mary Fields Jane Findley Sharon Findley re the lif e oj the p arl ere ever pv u- . T) ;r it W ) Ronald Fisk Jewel Floyd Darlene Frye Sue Ann Frye Gerald Fulton Carolyn Garrison Larry Garwood Mary Louise Gates Libby Gayer Mary Jane German Frances Gibbs Gary Gill Mary Caroline Gillespy James Givens Orval Givens Oda Gosnell Richard Grant Wayne Greenlee Robert Greenwood Mary Hale Carolyn Hall Kathern Hall James Halloran Darlene Harrison Carrol Hartley Mary Ann Haun Nancy Hiddle Karen Hill Keith Hollis Charles Homann Ronald Ivy Suzanne Jamison Dorothy Johnson Keith Jones Larry Jones Betty June Sharon Katt Donald Kelsheimer Sandra Kvasnicka Hermien Lambrechtse Marvin Landes c, rcimmin 9 j acti in to our heads James Lankster Sally Laughlin Virginia Lowry Wanda Lynch Joy McDanial John McGill Pamela McNabb Richard Marlowe Charles Martin Marcella Meeks Virginia Melton Anita Miller Jean Miller Juanita Miller Karen Minesinger Leo Moore Nancy Morecraft Linda Morrisey Lois Morrisey Wanda Nail Georgia Neighbors Judy Nelson Janice Pasero Benjamin Payne Robert Pendley Jack Pine Mickey Pope Donald Potter Robert Puterbaugh Lucille Ramsey Forrest Rhoads Charles Ridley Barbara Rogers Evelyn Rogers Phillip Sanders Judy Seward Ruthann Scott Margaret Shanks Darrell Simons drom LooL A we wiA Led we d never rea d |F A.. BBT' O f ,( l. j fe . 2p f. , d v V V Mary Eller fl[ Camfield t' 1 ■ r Betty Knuckles Don Keltz yft 'f' Q, V ;•■■; : Bonnie Moore Sherrie Munds Tena Washburn Robert Simpson Donnie Skinner Gayle Slifer Homer Smittkamp Russell Snearly Robert Stark Karen Step Earnest Stephens George Stipp Sandra Stone Margaret Stuck Dorothy Tanner Edward Thomason Bettye Todd Donald Todd Garry Tresner Gale Tuttle Dean Vandygriff Ralph Wagoner Steven Walker Mary Ward Barbara Watson Rosetta Wheeler Kenny Whitkanack Martha Willis Michael Willison Larry Wilson Patricia Wilson Patricia Winkler Robert Woltman Linda Wright Marnita Wright Oliver Yates Jim Young Eleanor Zimmerly OFFICERS President......................................Jerry Brand Vice-President ......................................Betty Cassady Secretary .............................................Max Goodwin Treasurer.......................................Steve Inge SPONSORS Miss Farrell Mr. Sweeley Mr. Smith As one more year passes into history, we, the class of 59 find ourselves at the half-way mark of our journey. During the first half of our way through high school, we have gained new knowledge, acquired new skills, and found new friends. The uneasiness and self-consciousness of our freshman year has left us with a feeling that we really are a part of the life of P.H.S. As we continue on through school and become upper classmen we truly hope the rest of our high school days will be as happy and as fruitful as the first years have been. 33 Jbe timed we bad jLn making, cic added on tbe run Lloyd Adams Stevie Adams Brenda Alldredge Larry Anderson Jerry Armstrong Martha Arnold Daniel Asby Cyrus Attkissin John Baird William Baker Bill Baker Sheila Bapp Sherman Barr Joyce Basquett Marnita Batchelor Jacqueline Beck Charlene Bennett Janie Bittner Nancy Black David Blaker Sandra Bledsoe Gordon Boling Arthur Boyer Jerry Boyer Jerry Brand Barbara Bright David Butler Harlan Bynum Wilma Calvin Judy Cary Bob Cash Don Cash Betty Cassady Don Cassady Nellie Cassady Rayburn Chapman Marilyn Cline Dale Cochran Darryl Cochran Jim Coulter Joan Courter Lois Craig Karen Cunningham Paul Cunningham Bill Cushman Donna Cusick Donald Daugherty Eddie Delashmit Rose Dorothy Ruth Dorothy Harry Downs Sopk omores looking, ahead to when they d lead, not he led nn9 e9 Steve Drake Sam Dugger Ellen Duncan Kathy Eads Nancy Eastham John Egan Judy Eldredge Phillip Eldredge Sandy Eldredge Larry Entrican Harold Erwin Robert Farquhar Roberta Farquhar Melinda Fazio Paula Ferguson Arthur Fields Phyllis Fillinger Larry Finley Jerry Fitzgerald Larry Fletcher Ned Forcum Linda Ford Wayne Forsythe Carolyn Frazier Barbara Fritz Barbara Galloway Jean Gann Ernest Garwood Connie Gates Beverly Gaudard Jesse Gaudard Keton Goddard Delores Good Doris Good Max Goodwin George Gore Clayton Griffen Jane Griffen Dudley Hale Kay Hale Sharon Hall Dea Hammond Gene Harmon Delores Harrison Janet Henson Joyce Higgens Ray Hollis Sandra Holloway Diana Horn Bonita Humrichouse Charles Hunter rushing through th ie mat I Nila Hutson Steve Inge Carolyn Johnson Jeannette Johnson Joyce Johnson Francis Johnson Sam Jones Phyllis Keltz Max Kennedy Jerry Kern Mildred King Virgil Lacy Martha Lamb Susie Lance Roberta Latshaw Jesse Leeman Caroleanne Lindsey Lehre Ann Lindsey Loretta Ludington Diane Martin Larry McClary Phil McConchie Ronald McCullogh Fuzzy McDanial Karen McKimmy Shirley Meeks Andy Minnick Annette Mitchell Larry Munds John Murphy Ruth Murphy Ronnie Murray Mike Nail Marie Newton Russell Nicholson Eddy Nole Bob North Denny Ogle Karen Parks John Parrish Ellen Payne Richard Perry Wayne Peters Thelma Pine Charles Pinnell Roy Pitts Donna Propst Sandy Propst Sharon Propst Dixie Reed 36 Corene Renfrow WLL e we thought up Some hurried tale Pauline Renfrow Robert Rice Joyce Richey Mary Ricketts Bill Roley Joe Roberts Judy Ross Bob Rouse Lona Sandilands Jim Scott Larry Scott Dick Scott Shirley Scott Barbara Silverman David Smithson Bill Snyder Ronnie Stark Larry Stephens Brenda Stepp Ron Stickler Pat Stone Judy Strow King Sutton Russell Tapscott Sharon Thronebury Weston Tolliver Ann Trodgen Conrad Umberger Rosemarie Unseld Phillip Walls Larry Weaver Karen Weber Sharon Weber Ronnie Wieland Joyce Wiese Chuck Wilson Sharon Wilson Ed Wright Jeanie Wright Roseanne Zimmerly James Bynum Dick Branson William Goddard Harold Adams Lelah Griffin Dick Martin Shirley Matthews Fern McIntyre Ivan Moore Jack Wilson Judy Travioli 37 men OFFICERS President .....................................Jerry Bess Vice-President...............................Susie Sunkel Sec'y-Treas..................................J. d. Goins SPONSORS Miss Dickerson Mrs. Pickard Mr. C. Smith We enter as freshmen . . . brand new saddle shoes . . . timidly asking for Room 24 . . . taking stacks of books home every night . . . nightmares in Latin . . . they call us the most struggling Freshmen ever . . . during the year we've learned a lot . . . that x is an unknown . . . that detentions aren't worth it. Yes, we're Freshmen . . . not once have they let us forget it . . . but now we are on the threshold of being sophomores . . . and at last winning our niche in student life at P.H.S. 38 wags laughing alwagS flaiJ Sandra Adams Robert Anthony Carolyn Armstrong Mary Avery Delores Barr Glen Barrett Gary Beasley Jerry Bess Lucy Bierbrauer Janet Booker Ruth Bowen Sharon Broswell Athalinda Brooks Patsy Brown Carol Bruce Judy Burba Jean Burgett Delores Butler Carol Carnahan Larry Carrel I Mean Cassady Danny Cavanaugh Janet Cavins Ray Clark Bessy Cline Lela Cochran Nancy Coffey Kathleen Crabtree Mamie Craig David Cravens James Davidson Fern Dean Phillip Deem Alice Dennison Jack DeWitt Jon DeWitt Wanda Dillon David Dudley Nancy Duzan Tommy Duzan Sharon Egan our Jredh men in every way Mary Ann Elam Kenneth Elder Betty Emerick Judith Emery Bruce Erwin Duane Eveland Ann Fairchild Sarah Fields Harold Fleming Joyce Floyd Arron Fowler Leonard Fox Jerry Furry Ruth Garver Marion Gill Joan Gabut John Goins Charles Goodwin Bernita Gosnell Larry Graham Larry Graham Mike Graham Richard Gumm Saundra Guyer Wendell Haddix Barbara Hall William Hammond Larry Hart Robert Harris Bobby Hedges Alice Helfrich Martha Henson Kay Harrington Beverly Hickman Gloria. Hill Anita Hofman Robert Homann Lois Hopper Albert Hornbrook Nancy Howser Quinn Ingram dreslirncn strove to exced doincj a ft il, eir duties ivedd Cleta Jewell Brenda Jones Larry Jones Herman Kelly Donna Kelsheimer James Kelsheimer Nancy Kemper Mary Kennedy Gary Kile Bill Kine Lorretta Knight Thomas Kuykendall Lester Lawshaw Ronnald Lawson Terry Lee Alice Leeman Ann Lehman Nancy Lehman Garry Litteral Anita Long James Lorance Luella Luddington John Lynch Cornelius Mansfield Emma Marlowe David Massey Coralie Mathis Brenda Maynard Phillis McConchie Wilma McConchie Sharon McCullough Stanley McIntosh Martha McIntyre Doris Moore Rodney Moore Donald Morris Deanna Mullens Carolyn Murphy Linda Murphy Larry Myers David Nebergall 41 unutncj A a bus that always Ic eaves Robert Ogle Ruth Parker Harry Parrish Jo Ann Peck Rex Perry Larry Peters Tilton Piper Lurlie Prater Harold Ray Joyce Ray Robert Redmon Doyle Rhoads Russell Rhoads Betty Riley John Rinesmith Karen Ritter Mark Ritter Eva Rogers Ann Sanders Donna Schneider Mark Scott Janet See Marty Seward Emily Shaw Virginia Shaw Georgia Shirar Joanne Shizen Linda Shontze Carol Shuneson Larry Silverman George Simpson Lillian Simpson Lulabelle Simpson Mildred Simpson John Slifer Rosemary Smith Alonzo Smitley Robert Smiftkamp Virginia Smiftkamp Ruth Smutz Abby Spicer (J rin S to an cncl our Lt of peeved Jane Sprague June Stahl Ann Stipp Anna Stone Carole Stone Deanna Sturgell Jon Sumner Sara Sunkel Betty Terrell Jane Thompson Lucie Toney Pat Touhey Grace Travioli Kenneth Trulove Johanna VanderVluc Francis Wadsworth Mary -Walker Sara Wallace Sally Walls Charles Warner John Watson Teddy Weber Terry Weber Burton Weger Ruth Weger Phillip Wheeler Barbara White William White Mary Williams Larry Willoughby Barbara Wilson David Wilson Linda Wilson Sally Wood Chaynesse Wright John Wright Judy Wright Richard Wright Phillip Brown Charles Fowler Walter Newlin 43 The primary aim of the public school system in the United States is to educate future citizens, not only as Citizens of the United States, but Citizens of the World in which we live. In our Dreams of the future we see ourselves educated to take our places in the various professional and vocational fields. In order to prepare for this future we have the opportunity of attending classes which will help us achieve our different goals. 44 Home Economics Foods Class—The girls in Mrs. Bizal's class are learning how to prepare balanced, attractive, and wholesome menus. All phases of homemaking are studied and much practical work is done. We make a deep curtsy to the girls and to Mrs. Bizal for the responsibility these students are in training to accept in the years to come. Boys Home Economics Class prepares these young men for a greater understanding and responsibility in future homemaking. In Miss Perisho's class they learn about foods—content, preparation and nutritional value. Clothing is another subject which is studied and includes suitability, materials, and styles. Practical work is done in the study of many homemaking fields. Take a bow—Miss Perisho and students. Agriculture, the backbone of our civilization, is taught to prospective agricultural leaders. These boys are learning how to meet competition, solve the problems which confront agriculture, and keep famine from the doorstep of humanity. We take off our hats to them and to their instructor, Mr. Smith. American History—The history of our country is important to every citizen. In order to know how to deal with future problems of our nation which will confront future citizens, we need to know the past history of America —the United States especially. There is no better place to learn this than in Mr. Stabler's American history class. Mr. Johnson teaches American history, too, to future American and World citizens. Along with the problems and solutions in America's past history we find we have even more problems involving the relationship of the United States with other countries. Here is an American history class learning by contact with students from foreign countries such as Iran, Pakistan, and the Gold Coast. World history is a subject which covers a great span of time. If we are to live in a peaceful world with our neighbors, other countries of the world, we must know something about these countries in order to understand them. We need to know about their economy, government, religions, and culture generally. Mr. Monroe's classes learn these things and thus prepare to live in our changing world. General Science—We need to know the elementary principles of science if we are to understand what is taking place in our scientific world. Students who are interested in any field of science receive a good basic background for their future scientific endeavors in Mrs. Pickard's and Mr. Keenen's General Science Classes. Chemistry is the science that treats of the composition of substances, and of the transformations which they undergo. Basic chemistry classes do laboratory work to prove things talked about in class discussions. Field trips are taken during the school year to the water-works, radio station, and oil refinery and to the University of Illinois. Mr. Gibson teaches this class. Biology is the subject which treats of living things both plant and animals. Biological laws, history, and facts are learned in this class. Here is where nurses, doctors, pharmacists, dentists, scientists, and many others get basic knowledge essential in the various careers to which students may aspire. One cannot find a better place to get this knowledge than in Mr. Waltman's class. Miss Greeman's Latin classes learn the language of the Romans or Latins. This language is the foundation of the Romance languages which include Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Jn the Latin classes the customs, traditions, and life of the early Romans are studied. This subject is useful to us for many reasons, and especially as a basis of much of our English language. French, a romance language, is the language of diplomacy. France is a nation of culture and tradition. Many English words are of French origin and by studying French we gain a broader knowledge of our own language, literature, art, and customs. Now that the world is smaller, there is a need for a second language, and Miss Farrell's class is a good place to acquire it. Music Appreciation is a new class this year. The history of various musical instruments is studied as well as played. A knowledge of great composers of operas and symphonies is gained; conductors of importance and the art of conducting are studied and analyzed. The best of our American music is reviewed—thus giving a student a knowledge of another part of culture. English Class: We use English every time we talk or write; this is our means of communication with other people. We need to know how to express our needs, desires, problems, and how to make explanations clearly and effectively. In Miss Dickerson's, Mrs. Irvine's and Mrs. Darling's classes is a good place to continue this learning process. English IV for seniors is a review of grammar, vocabulary, and a study of world famous authors along with the best of their works. The literature of a country reflects a period of history, the economy, and society, and acquaints us with our neighbors, other world citizens. Students have a choice of terminal or college preparatory English. Mrs. Irvine's and Mrs. Jenkins' class is an excellent place to acquire this knowledge. Speech is an important part of our English program. Most of our communication with others is through speaking. To do this effectively takes practice such as that received at election time when students used persuasion, argumentation, and narration to sway prospective voters. The speech classes study all forms of speaking from conversational and oral reading to formal and informal speaking. Mr. Tucker trains students in choral works as well. Social Problems is what the name implies. Students study problems of our society such as family living, personality development, minority problems, juvenile delinquency, and the general perplexities of our civilization. This class is observing voting at a local precinct on election day. Mrs. Kerrick and Mr. Sweeley conduct these discussions. Physical development is essential to the welfare of our students.. In Girls' Physical Education classes, the physical well-being of girls is the goal. Girls are taught the laws of health with special instruction in hygiene and systematic exercise conducted by Mrs. Findley. Boys' Physical Education classes give instruction in healthful living. Special emphasis is placed on the care and development of the body. Physical growth and development is advanced through various exercises and games. Recreational skills are taught for use during school and in the years to come. Mr. Eveland and Mr. Wilson are the instructors who teach these worthwhile classes. ■ Salesmanship class considers selling techniques, not just selling over the counter, but the various types of customers as well. Students learn the general principles of sales demonstration and sales talk. In Miss White's class students are groomed for vocations and receive practical experience on the job. Clerical classes prepare girls to work on the job. The students work with typing practice sets containing actual business papers, learn the fundamentals of filing, basic operational principles of ten-key and four-key adding machines, crank type and electric calculators, dictation machines, electric typewriters and spirit and mimeograph duplicatr ing. Good business attitudes and work habits are stressed. Typing classes are a part of clerical training and effective training is received in Mrs. Riedell, Mrs. Shimp, Mr. Smith, and Miss White's classes. Diversified Occupations is a program designed to provide vocational training on a part-time, pre-apprenticeship basis for high school students during their junior and senior years. The student alternates between work in school and in employment, usually on a half-day basis. During the work time in employment, the students learn the occupation and practice skills. General shop is primarily for first year students. They work with wood, bench metal, sheet-metal, and electricity. Students learn to do fabricated finishing work, as well as other skills pertaining to shop work. Mr. Day is the efficient instructor of this class. General Mathematics is a refresher class in fundamentals of arithmetic. It is primarily for general application in everyday life. Mrs. Kern teaches this class primarily for freshmen students. Trigonometry class works on the functions of the general angle. Problems are solved which involve right triangles. The practical use of logarithms and the curve tracing of trigonometric functions are studied as well as problems are solved using oblique triangles. Mr. Jones' trigonometry class is a higher mathematics class needed by those choosing vocations involving problems of an intricate nature. Band work consists of individual instruction for students during assigned practice periods. The sixth hour of the day is devoted to full band rehearsal of current music for pep sessions, and coming events such as festivals and contests. Reading is one of life's greatest pleasures. Perhaps you find yourself lonely and deserted by the world, in books you find companionship. There are books printed—the reading which will give you any kind of education you desire. You may long for the sight of far places; there are books to carry you to foreign shores. Even today with all the competition of television, radio, records, and the movies, the book has kept its previous character. Mrs. Bryant is the keeper of the key to the book world. 54 -Activities Of? A lie Ije ear August 30 First day of school September 3 Labor Day September 11 Cross Country meets begin with Cumberland September 14 First Pep Meeting—football season opens—We play at Tuscola September 21 Snake Dance sponsored by merchants—Student Council sponsored after Marshall game here September 25 Lecture in assembly. Driver demonstration on braking reaction time Junior Magazine Sales September 28 Villa Grove vs. Tigers—Our Homecoming Game—Dance after October 19 Senior-sponsored dance after Charleston game here October 28 Band and vocal concert in the afternoon November 2 End of first quarter November 22, 23 Thanksgiving Vacation—First basketball game here against Carmi December 16 Christmas Vespers at 4:00 December 24-January 4 Christmas Vacation December 26-29 Holiday Basketball Tourney January 18 End of second quarter and first semester January 28-February 2 E.l. League Basketball Tourney February 12 Lincoln's Birthday—Out of school February 14 Dramatic Club's 3 One-Act Plays February 16 Arena Valentine Dance February 25-March 1 District Basketball Tourney March 2 District Speech Contest here March 4-8 Regional Basketball Tourney March 9 Music District Contest-rsolos and ensembles March 12 Band Concert contest March 12-15 Sectional Basketball Tourney March 19 State Basketball Tourney March 22 End of third quarter March 29 All vocal contest April 11 Junior Class Play April 12-13 State Speech Final April 13 Tiger Relays April 19-22 Easter Vacation April 25 Athletic Banquet May 3-4 State Music Finals May 10 May Fete May 10-11 District Baseball, Track, and Golf contests May 13 ■Senior Night May 14 Little Tiger relays May 17-18 State finals—track and golf May 20-24 Sectional Baseball Tourney May 24 Junior-Senior Banquet May 25 Junior-Senior Prom May 26 Baccalaureate May 27 Senior field trip May 29 Commencement May 30 Last day of school 55 Both vocal music and band students practice many hours to prepare for concerts. A very enjoyable fall and spring concert is presented which displays the fine talent of our music groups. m USlC Every fall around Thanksgiving, all vocal music students attend the E I League Music Festival which is held in a different town every year. It is a thrill to hear thousands of voices blended together in harmony as the students sing many well-loved songs. President Jim Beck Vice-President Ben Harmon Secretary Janice Jones Treasurer Carolyn Hall Parliamentarian Bob McHenry Sponsors— Mrs. Kerrick Mr. Cattaeno Mr. Lynch (Council STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is made up of thirty-two members working together as representatives of the student body. These representatives are chosen by the popular vote in the homerooms. Through this organization the student body has a say-so in school affairs; thus the view points of the students and administrators are brought closer together to promote a more united school. The Student Council provides training for leaders and better citizens in our school and community. It encourages democratic thinking in our schools. Activities of the Student Council vary. The council sponsored the Kick-Off Dance, made the arrangements for the Homecoming parade, dance, and the election of the queen, took charge of Christmas decorations, planned pep meetings, student assemblies, sponsored a spring dance, took charge of all school elections involving more than one class, and performed many other duties during the year. THESPIANS Thespians is an honorary dramatic society, and membership is obtained by earning points through participation in plays, doing stage work or entering speech contest. Ten points are necessary to be eligible for membership. Meetings are called when necessary and initiations are held twice each year. Members find their work is closely correlated with that of the Dramatic Club. Officers are: Alfred Gher, president; Gail Hagen, vice-president; Karen Sue Babb, secretary; Mary Ann Haun, treasurer; and Mr. Tucker, sponsor. Ok eSpiani an J 2), ’ram at id DRAMATICS CLUB Dramatics Club meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. The club is open to all students who have an active interest in the field of dramatics and correlated activities. Programs are planned by a planning board consisting of three representatives of each class and the officers. Officers are: Charlie Geekie, president; Gail Hagen, vice-president; Judy Feutz, secretary; Carol McHenry, treasurer. Mr. Tucker is the sponsor of the club. The club has a membership of 150. Some of the year's activities include a Christmas party and a spring party. The club purchased a scrim for the stage through funds raised by the one-act plays. The Future Homemakers of America club, composed of girls interested in homemaking careers, strives to attain the following goals: to promote better family living, to help members understand the opportunities open to them in the field of home economics, to understand our neighbors both at home and abroad, and to provide training for each chapter member participation in home, school, and community activities. Each girl works toward a degree pin—Junior, Chapter, or State Homemaker. Some of the activities of the club have been donations to the Thanksgiving fund (foreign students in homes), boxes to different worthy families at Thanksgiving, but most enjoyable were the Christmas carols sung to shut-ins. President, Suzanne Jamison; Vice-President, Norma Bruce,- Secretary, Mary Louise Gates; Treasurer, Joyce Basquette; Sponsors, Miss Perisho and Mrs. Bizal; Chapter Mother, Mrs. Jamison. The primary aim of the Future Farmers of America is the development of Agricultural Leadership, Cooperation, and Citizenship. The chapter was organized in 1929 to practice brotherhood, honor rival opportunities, and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which a Future Farmer should possess. Some of the activities of these future farmers are: judging livestock, grain, and soil; killing farm pests,- testing water,- testing 600 acres of soil, and attending the International Fatstock Show at Chicago. 3. 3. Jl President, Jim Young; Vice-President, Jim Halloran; Treasurer, Marvin Landes; Secretary, Homer Smittkamp; Reporter, Larry Jones; Sentinel, Gerald Burba,- Sponsor, Mr. Smith. 3inanciJ Staff The Financial Staff is a group of students who arm a service club. This group of students takes are of concessions at the various activities when ■lere is need for refreshment. The financial staff lakes the money needed to finance the special •xtra-curricular projects of the high school. Mr. ieenen is the sponsor. Financial Staff OFFICERS President........... Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer . Bob Simpson Rosy Wheeler . . . Jean Miller The Key Club is a service club which develops leadership and initiative of students through experiences involving working together. This training prepares them to serve school and community as good and useful citizens. The ideals of this club are to encourage human and spiritual values rather than material, to encourage daily living by the Golden Rule, to promote higher standards in scholarship, sportsmanship, and social contacts, and to develop by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship. resident, Sam Preston, Vice-President, Keith Jones,- Secretary-Treasurer, ick Grant,- Sponsor, Mr. Lynch. The Bible Club was organized in 1953 so students from all church youth groups might have fellowship and develop leadership. The club is dedicated to helping our high school become better by giving spiritual help to the students. The club meets once a week to hear a lesson, which is given by one of the members, enjoy singing, and have prayer. OFFICERS First Semester President ......... Vice-President .... Secretary-T reasurer Song Leader........ Second Semester President.......... Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer Song Leader........ Sponsor ........... .......Bill Staffs .....Ivan Propst . .Ann Shephard Ronald Farquhar . . Linda Mathews . . . . Ronald Kirby Roberta Farquhar . .. . Glory Garver . . Ruth Greenman .PkrCLm Ctul 1 ks Bi-Phy-Chem club proposes to stimulate interest, to delve farther into the world of science, and to aid in preparing students for future careers in this field. The club activities and objectives are projects shown at the annual science fair, field trips, and project discussion. Awards are earned by attendance and projects. The club is sponsored by John Gibson, Willis Waltman, and Mrs. Barbara Pickard. OFFICERS President ...................................Joe Bangiolo Vice-President.................... Larry Holley Secretary ..........................Carolyn Hall Treasurer ...............................Cecilia Bangiolo 2). £ The Distributive Education club takes field trips to observe merchandising techniques. The club attends meetings within this area which includes D. E. clubs from seven other high schools. At these meetings club members learn about new job opportunities, business field, and the best techniques for salesmanship, advertising, and displays. The club sponsor is Miss White. OFFICERS President...............................Bill Scott Vice-President...................Harolyn Goddard Secretary-Treasurer .................Ina Gosnell The Latin club, composed of second year Latin students, was established for those wanting to learn more about the Roman people. The club helps to show how Latin is used in English. Plays, movies, lectures, and parties in Roman style are highlights throughout the year. There are 19 members. OFFICERS President.....................Rayburn Chapman Vice-President ..............................Max Goodwin Secretary...........................Joan Courter Treasurer .........................Jerry Brand Sponsor ........................ Miss Greenman 62 Sponsors: Mrs. Kerrick Mrs. Findley Mr. Cattaneo The Pep Club is a student organization which is the spearhead for building school spirit and loyalty as well as good sportsmanship. This club develops new materials such as new songs, yells, and jingles to stimulate interest in school activities. President Vice-President Secretary .. . Treasurer .. . OFFICERS ................Jerry Perisho ...............Sandra Findley ................Susie Babb ...............Mickey Pope projection I The purpose of the Paris High School Projection Club is to aid the teachers in the showing of films, slides, and film strips, also, to aid in the operation of the tape recorder. It is a school service club and affiliate of the University of Illinois State Projection Group. At honor assembly each spring, the projectionists receive awards for their achievements in projection work. The club has an enrollment of twenty-one. OFFICERS President................................Charlie Geekie Vice-President ...........................Alfred Gher Secretary....................................Ann Trogdon Treasurer...................................Ivan Propst Sponsor: Mr. Johnson DL _A rena Ed.-in-Chief, Beverly Merritt; Ass't Ed.-in-Chief, Mary Ann Haun; Copy Ed., Sharon Ferguson; Ass't Copy Ed., Carolyn Hall; Picture Ed., Sharon Roberts,- Ass't Picture Ed., Joyce Cochran; Layout Ed., Gail Hagen; Ass't Layout Ed., Eleanor Zimmerly; Art Editor, Ann Shephard; Boys' Sports Ed., Gene Smithson,- Ass't Boys' Sports Ed., Mike Willison; Girls' Sports Ed., Judy Feutz,- Ass't Girls' Sports Ed., Judy Seward; Business Manager, Julia Zimmerly,- Ass't Business Manager, Steve Walker,- Photographer, Joe Banjiolo,- Ass't Photographer, Butch Parrish. Sponsor: Mrs. Jenkins. Our Photographer The task of the Arena Staff is to get the Arena ready for publication. Much planning, thought, and many weary hours go into this project before it is completed. The students who are on the annual staff must be proficient in art, typing, writing, photography, layout, ingenuity, and in a multitude of other things. To produce a finished product there must be complete cooperation. While most of the burden falls on the shoulders of the publications staff, they need and receive aid from all the different groups which make up our school—the Administrators, Financial Staff, Clubs, various departments of class room activities, and Service Personnel. To all of them we give our thanks. 64 Joe Bangiolo Senior R.U.R. Cast Helena Glory. . . . Gail Hagen Harry Domin Charles Geekie Dr. Gall Dick Manton Mr. Fabry Dr. Hallemeier. . . . John Parkinson Mr. Alquist David Tracy Consul Busman... Jerry Perisho Nana Carol Church Radius Sulla Judy Feutz Marius Primus Alfred Gher Helena Carolyn Curl Extra Robots Allen Vershota Alice Heischmidt Nancy Shaw Margaret Shutzbaugh Irma Jeanne Staley Ben Harmon Vivian Harvey Julie Zimmerly Director: William Tucker The seniors presented the fantastic modern melodrama Rossum's Universal Robots for their class play. In the play Helena Glory, a representative of the Humanitarian League, goes to the robot factory to discuss better treatment for robots. She does not understand that robots are only working machines and have no feelings. In record time Helena marries the manager, Harry Domin. In the ten-year period following Helena's arrival and marriage, Dr. Gall, one of the executive heads of the factory, changes the robot formula and perfects a few robots— enough to start a revolt. Helena decides to put an end to all robots by burning the formula from which all robots are made. In the meantime the factory officers plan to use the formula to bargain for their lives,-and when the discovery is made that the formula has been burned, hope is lost. All humans are killed except Alquist who fears the earth will be depopulated, but he discovers Primus and Helena, two robots who display touches of humanity, consequently the world will not be without inhabitants. junior SMILIN' THROUGH Cast John Carteret......... Dr. Owen Harding...... Ellen ................ Kathleen Dungannon... Willie Ainley ........ Kenneth Wayne......... Jeremiah Wayne........ Moonyeen Clare........ Mary Clare............ Wedding guests........ Director: William Tucker The setting for the junior play Smilin' Through was an English patio. The story revolves around Kathleen Dungannon, a young girl, who wishes to marry; but her uncle, John Carteret, forbids her to do so because Kenneth Wayne, the man she wishes to marry, is the son of a man who caused John many years of unhappiness. Moonyeen Clare, the finance of John Carteret, returns in a flashback of the fifty-year-old wedding in which she was accidentally killed. Carteret stands firm on his opposition to the marriage, and not until after his death are the young lovers free to marry. ..Dick Manton .Tony Cochran . . Nancy Shaw . . .Gail Hagen . . .Jack Kerrick . . .Alfred Gher ..Jerry Perisho Carol McHenry . . . .Susie Babb . .Carolyn Curl Beverly Merritt Ben Harmon Charlie Geekie 956 football Seaion Top row, left to right: W. Tolliver, M. Kennedy, J. Kerrick, C. Hulen, R. Manton, B. Cline, D. Grant, B. Harmon, O. Givens, D. Hollis, T. Cochran, R. Kirby, A- Fields. Middle row: Ass't Coach Juravich, D. Todd, D. Ogle, S. Drake, R. Cash, J. Murphy, M. Landes, C. Ridley, A. Gher, R. Woltman, G. Harmon, F. Johnson, J. Schneider, Coach Stabler. Bottom row: H. Parrish, K. Truelove, J. Lynch, L. Jones, P. Wheeler, D. Cavanaugh, L. Hollis, D. Dudley, F. McDaniel. 67 1956 3ootU( Se eaSon The 1956 football season opened with the Tigers being scalped by the Tuscola Warriors. Tuscola came through the season undefeated. The real football season began for the Tigers when they downed the Marshall Lions in the second game of the year. The game with Villa Grove was, in many respects, the best game of the year. The Tigers tied with their opponents and made a good showing in spite of the fact that Villa Grove had the best player in the area on its team. In the first half of the game with Casey, the Tigers had a good chance to win, but did not get the breaks to make a win possible. The E. I. Conference champs were the next opponents of the Tigers. Effingham had an exceptionally good team, and bowed to no antagonist in the Association. The Tigers got off to a good start in the first half of their game with Charleston; however, Charleston's superior numbers proved too much for the Tigers and they went down to defeat. Georgetown's fast team used the single-wing play against the Tigers and this-proved to be disasterous. The Tigers repeated last year's victory over Robinson in their annual contest which is always one of much rivalry. The team showed much better form and Robinson could not overcome Tiger opposition. The Martinsville team met crushing opposition from the streamrolling Tigers in the last game of the year; with 3 won, 5 lost, and 1 game tied, the Tigers completed the 1956 season. Underclassmen got a good start under the tutelage of Tom Jarovich and have the making of an excellent team by their junior-senior years. 68 3 Bill Cline Ben Harmon Tackle Captain 1956 Center John Schneider Back Richard Manton End rXelt ermen 1956 Bill Cline—1st year man . . . willing . . . cooperative Donald Anthony Cochran— Tony —1st year man . . . exceptionally good Art Fields—A good prospect for the future Alfred Gher— Butch —His decisions governed the team . . . under his direction Orval Givens—Co-Captain '57—A go-getter Dick Grant—A good student . . . serious player . . . looking forward to his senior year Ben Harmon—Captain '56—Chosen 1 of 3 of Wabash Valley Centers . . . won Good Sportsmanship award . . . real leader David Hollis— Tank —Co-Captain '57 . . . Expects to be area's top lineman in state Charles Hulen Tony Cochran Weston Tolliver Art Fields Guard End Back Guard Donald Todd Ronald Kirby Charles Ridley Orval Givens Guard Back Back End oCettermen 1956 Charles Hulen— Charlie —Good player . . . moved this year from end to guard . . . light ... 4 year man Ronald Kirby— Ron —Fullback ... 4 year man . . . gave his all . . . conscientious Richard Manton— Dick —Hard worker . . . good . . . determined Charles Ridley— Buddy —Fine defensive man . . . improved with the season John Schneider— Johnny —First year . . . small . . . hard worker . . . fast Donald Todd— Don —Quiet . . . easy to get along with Weston Tolliver—Fast ... a break-away runner Robert Woltman— Bob —One of the best backs in this area . . . elusive and dangerous in the open field Robert Woltman David Hollis Alfred Gher Dick Grant Back Co-captain 1957 Back Guard Tackle Q. A J. OFFICERS Judy Feutz—President; Betty Spillman—Vice-President; Julie Zimmerly—Secretary; Janice Pasero— Treasurer,- Eleanor Zimmerly—Point Manager; Jane Findley—Assistant Point Manager,- Sharon Furguson— Senior Representative; Mary Jane German—Junior Representative; Rayburn Chapman—Sophomore Representative. The aims of the Girls' Athletic Association are to promote athletic ability, create better health habits, encourage good sportsmanship, and have good clean fun. The G. A. A. meets once a week after school under the leadership of Mrs. Findley, the girls' physical education instructor. They participate in various sports and social dancing, also, they get better acquainted with their classmates. This year the girls took advantage of the weekly swimming lessons at the Indiana State Teachers College where they received an hour's swimming instruction. 71 GIRLS' GOLF The Girls' Golf team is a high school organization which promotes healthy recreation and good sportsmanship. The girls start playing about the first week in April and continue throughout the spring season. They have regular practice periods at the Elk's Country Club. No games are played with other schools but there are competitive matches with the Boys' Golf team and intramural games. Emblems are awarded to the top players at the annual high school Honors Assembly. Eleanor Zimmerly was the 1956 captain. Charles Johnson is the coach. The Boys' Paris High School Golf season opens about the first of March at the Elk's Country Club. There were approximately eighteen boys who played last season. The season was evenly divided in games lost and won. Members of the first squad were: Tom Geekie, captain; Dick Grant, Charlie Geekie, Tom Feutz, and Dale Roberts, Manager. Charles Johnson is the golf coach. The schedule for the season: Apr. 3—Paris (W) Casey Apr. 10—Paris (W) Schlarman Apr. 19—Paris (W) Danville Apr. 25—Paris (L) Champaign May 3—Paris (L) Schlarman May 9—Paris (W) Casey May 19—Paris (L) Effingham May 14—Paris (L) Danville 72 Orach - rrin9 1956 Paris High School Squad 1956 Back Row—left to right: Coach Herron, Captain T. Reed, E. Wright, M. Kennedy, J. Young, O. Yates, G. Smitheson, C. Ridley, J. Kerrick, B. Cline, B. Wolt-mon, B. Harmon, G. Morse, D. Wheeler, Coach Stabler. Middle Row: G. Gill, B. Stark, D. Hale, J. Boyer, J. Reed, C. Pinnell, D. Hyms, A. Fields, G. Roberts, J. Keran, J. Mulgrew, D. Parks, Coach Eveland. Front row: W. Forsyth, G. Tresner, C. Martin, W. Tolliver, B. Stotts, J. Schneider, J. Parrish, J. Egan, R. McClarey, D. Butler, A. Minnick, J. Atkisson, P. McConkey, M. Willison, P. Walls. OracL - 'pring. 1956 1956 Schedule Paris 73 Marshall 44 Paris 82 Cumberland 26 Charleston Invitational Springfield 76 Paris 59 Charleston 62 Mattoon 34 Charleston Paris Newman District 36 Mattoon 26 18 Villa Grove 17 16 C. Ridley, R. Woltmon, J. Young, D. Parks make up the 1956 Varsity relay team which qualified for the 880 yard Relay. Varsity 880 yard Relay team broke the Paris High School record with 1 min. 35 sec., and qualified for State. E.l. League Track Meet Charleston 1 st Robinson 2nd Paris 4th Alfred Butch Gher broke the Paris High School shot-put record with 45 ft. 7 in. The freshmen relay team is composed of W. Tolliver, D. Hyams, J. Egan, E. Wright. 74 8aseU(- S rnn9 1956 Top row, left to right: B. Scott, J. Rogers, D. Cochran, R. Kirby, J. McCord, B. Savoree, R. Manton, J. Redman, J. Hennes, E. Stevens. Bottom row: F. McDaniel, C. Hulen, M. Pope, J. Hayes, J. Drake, B. Matthews, Manager M. Japinga, Coach Bill Garland BASEBALL GAME RECORD PARIS HIGH SCHOOL 1955-56 Paris 1 Martinsville 12 at Martinsville Paris 3 Cumberland 1 at Paris Paris 0 Danville 10 at Danville Paris 4 Chrisman 3 at Chrisman Paris 3 Mattoon 6 at Mattoon Paris 0 Westfield 17 at Westfield Paris 0 Charleston 9 at Charleston Paris 4 Jamaica 8 at Newman 75 CLroiS (Country 1956 THE 1956 SCHEDULE Paris................17 Paris................28 Paris................21 Paris................21 Paris................19 Paris................22 Paris................21 Paris................31 Paris................16 Paris................15 Paris................21 Cumberland ...........34 Gerstmeyer ...........27 Mattoon...............34 Danville..............34 Wiley.................36 Cumberland ...........33 Danville .............39 Urbana ...............26 Mattoon ..............49 Bismark ..............48 Danville..............45 THE TOP SEVEN Coach John Wilson, Phil Brown, Jerry Bess, Larry Garwood, Mike Willison, Gene Smithson, Charles Martin, Gary Tressner, Coach Eveland, Hank Hammond, Manager. Peoria High School Cross Country Invitational Meet: Paris 4th Place. Urbana District Meet: Paris 4th Place. 76 A Cross Country Meet. Back row from left to right: Sherman Latshaw, Manager; Mike Mansfield, Bill Fox, David Neb-ergall, Marty Seward, Dean Vandigriff, Keatin Goddard, Charles Werner, Bob Stark, Connie Umberger, Philip Brown, John Parrish, and John Wilson, Asst. Coach. Middle row from left to right: Mike Graham, Mgr.; Fred Smitley, Mgr.; Charles Goodwin, Larry Graham, Jerry Bess, Max Kennedy, Duane Eveland, David Butler, Albert Hornbrook, Gene Harmon, Pat Brazal, Ed Wright, Dudley Hale, and Hank Hammond, Mgr. Front row from left to right: Coach Eveland, Andy Minnick, John Goins, Larry Garwood, Jerry Kearns, Jim Young, Gene Smithson, Co-Captain; Bill Stotts, Co-Captain; Oliver Yates, Tony Cochran, Mike Willison, Ben Harmon, and John Schneider, Mgr. Paris. VARSITY 61 SCHEDULE Carmi .54 Paris. 71 Kansas . .54 Paris. 65 Hutsonville . .45 Paris. 80 Metropolis . .53 Paris. 52 Monticello . .51 Paris. 52 Canton . .44 Paris. 52 Galesburg . .58 Paris. 77 Bridgeport . .42 Paris. 69 Areola . .37 Paris. 81 Casey . .44 Paris. 63 Alton . .40 Paris. 45 Robinson . .44 Paris. 66 Cumberland . .60 Paris. 94 Lawrencevilfe . .66 Paris. 56 Georgetown . .47 Paris. 59 Vandalia . .58 Paris. 51 Effingham . .48 Paris. 54 Danville . .40 Paris. 78 Ftora . .73 Paris. 41 Oblong . .40 Paris. PARIS HOLIDAY TOURNEY 77 Clifton Central .... . .56 Paris. 70 Nokomis . .42 Paris. 68 Fairbury . .50 Paris. 52 Greenville . .57 Paris. E.l. LEAGUE TOURNEY (CASEY) . .42 Paris. 68 Palestine . .44 Paris. 42 Robinson . .38 Paris. 51 Charleston . .48 Paris. REGIONAL TOURNEY 97 Martinsville . .38 Paris. 70 Kansas . .60 Paris, 49 Charleston . .57 THREE TOP FREE THROWERS 1956-1957 Tony Cochran .757 Gene Smithson .750 Oliver Yates .652 77 SasLtUl 1956-57 Co-Captains from left to right: Gene Smithson an Bill Stotts. Top row left to right: B. Harmon, J. Young, T. Cochran, O. Yates, G. Smithson, J. Kerns, A. Hornbrook. Bottom row-. Coach Wilson, M. Willison, B. Stotts, A. Minnick, Coach Eveland. Most Valuable Senior Tony Cochran RESERVE SCHEDULE Paris 48 Carmi 41 Paris 58 Kansas 43 Paris 63 Hutsonville 27 Paris 53 Metroplis 41 Paris 39 Monticello 28 Paris 60 Canton 44 Paris 49 Galesburg 55 Paris 73 Bridgeport 48 Paris 80 Areola 25 Paris 57 Casey 40 Paris 53 Casey 46 Paris 44 Robinson 43 Paris 67 Cumberland 50 Paris 56 Lawrenceville . . . 53 Paris 68 Georgetown .. ., 32 Paris 64 Vandalia 41 Paris 58 Effingham 42 Paris 51 Danville 58 Paris 63 Flora 58 Paris 62 Oblong 47 Final Score E.l. League Tourney Graduating seniors—left to right: Ben Harmon,- co-capt. Gene Smithson; Tony Cochran, and co-capt. Bill Stotts. Charles Ridley Junior Forward Dudley Hale Sophomore Forward John Parrish Sophomore Guard Larry Garwood Sophomore Guard Jim Young Junior Forward LETTERMEN 1957 Ben Harmon— Big Ben . . . terrific rebounder . . . calm . . . quiet . . . efficient player. Charles Ridley— Bud . . . hardworker . . . will be a great help to the Tigers next year. Dudley Hale—Sophomore . . . clever ball handler . . . dependable ... a mainstay on the sophomore team. Larry Garwood—Good defense man . . . has a good future coming up . . . yVatch him go! Gene Harmon—Excellent rebounder . . . will be a strong contender next season. Andy Minnick—Andy is a fine ball handler ... a real competitor . . . will be strong contender for a guard position next year. Albert Hornbrook—Freshman . . . made first ten . . . gunning for first five next year. John Parrish— Johnny . . . fine shot from cut on sophomore team . . . will be a help to varsity next year. Jim Young—Good rebounder and a coming shot . . . strong contender for first five next season. Mike Willison—Hustler . . . good out shooter . . . one of next year's leading contenders. Ed Wright—Real scrapper . . . bears watching in the future. Andy Minnich Sophomore Guard Gene Harmon Sophomore Forward Mike Willison Junior Guard Albert Horn Freshman Center Ed Wright Sophomore Forward 79 Oliver Yates Junior Center Larr Graham Freshman Forward John Goins Freshman Guard Tony Cochran Senior Forward Max Kennedy Sophomore Forward Gene Smithson—Co-captain ... his sharpshoofing from out kept opponents in a turmoil ... to continue basketball career in college. Bill Stotts—Cocaptain Guinny ... a good defense man . . . always in there fighting for the good of the team. Jerry Bess—Fine out court shooter . . . contender for first team next year. Duane Eveland— Bucky . . . bright future . . . gained skill this season. Tony Cochran—Strong defense, and we mean strong, outstanding player . . . won Good Sportsmanship, Most Valuable Player, and Most Valuable Senior Awards. John Goins— John D . . . outstanding shot . . . watch him go. Charles Goodwin—Hardworker . . . fine shot ... a lot of ability ... be looking for Goodie. Larry Graham— Bear ... a rugged rebounder . . . he's a cub this year . . . but a bear next? Jerry Kern—Big man with great expectations next year. Max Kennedy—Real rebounder . . . good . . . good. David Nebergall— Neb . . . good shot . . . hard worker . . . bright future. Oliver Yates— Stretch ... as a junior one of best centers ever to play at Paris High . . . what possibilities the future holds for him! LETTERMEN 1956 Co-captains—Gene Smithson, Bill Stotts Jerry Bess David Nebergall Duane Eveland Freshman Freshman Freshman Guard Guard Forward Charles Goodwin Freshman Forward Jerry Kerns Sophomore Center 80 FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE SQUAD Top row—left to right: M. Graham, F. Smitley, S. Latshaw (Managers), M. Seward, J. Fox, M. Mansfield (Player mascot), C. Goodwin, D. Nebergall, L. Graham, K. Goddard, D. Butler, C. Umberger, P. Brown, C. Werner. Bottom row: Coach Ernie Eveland, A. Minnick, D. Eveland, A. Hornbrook, J. Goins, J. Bess, M. Kennedy, J. Parrish, D. Hale, E. Wright, P. Brazell, G. Harmon, J. Kerns, and Assistant Coach John Wilson. John Wright (Freshman) FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE . . 61 63 58 4 Paris. . . . 86 Cumberland .... 63 Paris 77 Arthur . . 40 . . . 65 58 106 1 5 Paris. . . . . 58 Martinsville .... 37 Paris 43 Gerstmeyer . 41 64 ... 46 62 53 Paris.. . . 66 Gerstmeyer 47 Paris 63 Neoga . . 32 Paris. . . . 70 37 94 24 Paris. . . 83 Cumberland .... 37 Paris 67 Hume . . 46 Paris . . . 74 Martinsville .. . . 30 Paris 88 Oakland .... . . 64 . 69 29 69 Kansas . .« .. . 44 Paris. . . . . 63 Robinson . . . .... 47 E. 1. LEAGUE (PARIS) Paris...... 63 Marshall ............ 28 Paris....... 46 Kansas .............. 26 E. 1. LEAGUE (CASEY) Paris. . . . 45 Casey . 44 Paris 50 Oblong . . . 33 FRESHMEN SCHEDULE Paris. . . . . . 54 Cumberland . 53 Paris 48 Effingham . . . 39 Paris. . . . . . 57 Oakland . . 32 Paris 50 Arthur . . . 57 Paris. . . . 56 Martinsville 22 Paris 63 Casey . 30 Paris . . . 58 Neoga .. 31 Paris. 48 Gerstmeyer . . . 40 Paris . . . 54 Gerstmeyer . 31 Paris 46 Robinson .... . . . 39 Paris. . . 50 Hume 53 Paris 71 Neoga . 20 Paris.. . . . . 74 Cumberland . 41 Paris 59 Casey 40 Paris. . . 70 Martinsville . . . 20 Paris 63 Hume 36 Paris. . . . . . 67 Arthur . . 54 Paris 52 Effingham . 37 Paris. . . . .. 56 Robinson . 63 Paris 70 Oakland .... 38 MANAGERS, left to right: F. Smitley, S. Latshaw, M. Graham, H. Hammond, and J. Schneider. - Itlletic JJt onorS Mr. Lynch congratulates Tom Reed, Bill Cash and Dean Camp, winners of the U. O. Colson Good Sportsmanship award. From left to right are the varsity cheerleaders: Sandy Eldridge, Janice Jones, Ann Trogden, and Patti Stone. 82 —tile tic onori Winners of coveted G. A. A. letter awards. Reserve cheerleaders. From left to right: Virginia Shaw, Anne Stipp, and Pat Touhey. 83 Float Forty and Eight Float Ivory Tower Jl omecommcj The theme Jukebox Jamboree was used for the 1956 Homecoming held September 28 at the Paris High School. A parade of the band and many unique floats led by the color bearers of the American Legion wound through the streets of Paris in a colorful procession. The parade was followed by a pep session where the identify of the queen was revealed. Nancy Shaw was the queen, and her court was composed of seniors: Susie Babb, Janice Jones, Nancy Sims, juniors: Judy Seward, Lois Morri-sey, Kathrine Hall; sophomores: Betty Cassady, Sandra Eldridge, Kay Ann Hale,- freshmen: Nancy Lehman, Virginia Shaw, and Sara Sue Sunkel. Queen Nancy Shaw and King Ben Harmon Council - Potio The one time in the school year when Faculty members don basketball suits and try to cage a few balls is when challenged by the Student Council to play a Polio benefit game. On February 8, 1956, the Student Council played Faculty and squeezed (?) out a meager victory over their mentors who put up a valiant fight. Referees were: Gene Smithson and Bill Stotts. The proceeds of the game amounted to $133.00. Will he make it? Student Council President James Beck hands James Carrol, Chairman of the Polio drive a check for $133.00. Glenna Dee Johnson and her escort, Joe McCord Way 3ete Queen of the May Fete, Glenna Dee Johnson, her attendants, and the Senior Girls were reminded of the fun they had had during their senior year in high school as Diary 1956 was presented. The dances started the memorable year with June Is Bustin' Out All Over , and continued with reminders of summer, The Kid with the Rip in His Pants ; fall, and School Days ; winter, and Winter Wonderland ; spring, and Singing in the Rain , and last—The Maypole Dance— Buff King Hal . At the intermission, Ida Rose Forsythe sang a song dedicated to the Queen and the Good Sportsmanship cup was presented to Letha Jane Staley by Joyce Pasero. The May Fete Program was completed with the singing of Auf Wiederseh'n by the assembled dancers who were seated along each side of the gym. So came to an end one of the important events of the year, the thirtieth annual May Fete. The G.A.A. Good Sportsmanship award pre-to Letha Jane Staley by Joyce Pasero. Judy Feutz presents flowers to director of the pageant, Mrs. Margaret Povlin. 87 Maypole dance— Buff King Hal by senior girls 88 junior - Senior Sane uet an J P, rom A garden scene, to go along with the theme Garden of Stars , provided a beautiful setting for the annual Junior Senior Banquet held May 18, 1956, in the new gym. A delicious meal was served by the junior mothers and Charlie Geekie furnished organ music during the meal. Jerry Perisho was the Master of Ceremonies and the Reverend H. A. Edwards gave the invocation. Ben Harmon, president of the junior class welcomed the juniors and their guests, the seniors. Dye Davis, senior class president, gave the senior response. Piano, vocal, and clarinet solos, with record pantomines were the entertainment for the evening. Dyke Davis and Sara Jane Pearman are crowned King and Queen of the 1956 Prom by juniors Carolyn Curl and Ben Harmon, president of the junior class. On Saturday night, May 19, the seniors were again the guests of the juniors at the Prom. The Kings Men furnished the music for the evening of dancing. Punch and cookies were served by the senior mothers. Prom fun Arnid and Rosie Forsythe sing a duet while seniors listen intently. Senior Senior Night was a final performance for the class of 1956. The program given was a nostalgic one of reminiscing about the past four years of high school. Seniors jitterbug on Their Night. Class talent put on the program which consisted of songs, class song, a duet, tap dance, jitterbug number, a senior band, and other things taken from previous school events. Senior girls do a top dance—left to right: Linda Eveland, Linda Johns, Beverly Warrick, Maris toss, and Sara Pearman. President of the senior class. Dyke Davis, presents the Swing-Out plaque to Ben Harmon, junior class president. JJonorS Recognition is given to students in all departments for outstanding ability along the various lines of endeavor on Honors Day. This is the day when the student body gives due acclaim and honor to earnest perseverance in achievement of high standards. Senior students who have a four-year scholastic honor roll record are left to right: J. Swanson, L. Lahti, R. Brooks, J. Huisinga, L. Staley, K. Cockcroft, T. Kennedy, J. Whitkanack, V. Benson, M. Ross, and D. Johnson. The chemistry team won first in the Wabash Valley division of the American Chemical Society. Members are from left to right: I. Propst, J. Bangiolo, L. Holley, J. Feutz, S. Todd, P. O'Hair, J. Zimmerly, C. Church, Mr. Gibson, instructor. Mr. Smith congratulates Carrol Drake on receiving the agriculture award. The Bi-Phy-Chem Club students receive recognition for outstanding work from Mr. Waltman. Members left to right are: T. Davidson, C. Bangiolo, P. Wilson, D. Jackson, L. Holley, J. Bangiolo, L. Dudley, C. Hartlye, Mr. Waltman, sponsor. Jfonor3 Honors ore not come by easily, whether scholastic or extra-curricular. Students who receive honors on this day are deserving of them and are truly to be congratulated. 2 The Financial Staff receives due recognition for outstanding work during the year from their sponsor, Mr. Keenen, and the student body. Mr. Johnson happily presents Projection Club awards to—left to right: Dale Roberts, Dianne Wright, and Ed Gillum. Ben Harmon and Margaret Shutzbaugh receive the Boys' State and Girls' State awards from Miss Farrell. These awards are based on all around good citizenship. Music letter awards are given to those who have participated in vocal music and do exceptionally good work. JfonorS 2)a Tom Reed is presented the Danforth Foundation Award for leadership, helpfulness, and cooperation by Mrs. Bizal. Thespians receive certificates for praiseworthy service in the organization from Mr. Tucker. Miss Cleland presents Arena awards to Letha Jane Staley and Linda Lahti for perseverance, faithfulness, cooperation, and work of high standard. Mr. Lynch bestows the Student Council award for work well-done as president upon David Dillavou. Mary Tweedy and Helen White receive Journalism awards from Mr. Tucker. (Commencement The Eighty-second Annual Commencement took place May 25, 1956. There were 143 graduates. The Commencement speaker was J. L. Buford, president of the N. E. A. Mr. Buford's subject was Life Is Like a Relay Race . 1956 Graduating Class The upper ten per cent of the graduating class. Back row—left to right: Joyce Pasero, Venita Benson, Joan Huisinga, Maris Ross, Linda Link, Juanita Griffin, Carrol Drake, Tom Kennedy, and Judy Swanson. Front row: June Whitkanack, Linda Lahti, Betty Bright, Dorothy Jackson, Rose Brooks, Letha Jane Staley, and Beulah Snyder. 94 Commencement is the beginning of a Students receiving scholarships to Normal Colleges. Left to right: Maris graduate's life as a young adult, something Ross, Dorothy Jackson, Shirley Staley and Rose Brooks. that students look forward to with eagerness and yet hesitation. This is a period of adjustment which no one can make for the student, but one that students can make successfully for themselves. On this Commencement Day there are smiles, a few tears, and many wildly beating hearts standing on the threshold of adventure. Athletic scholarship award winners—left to right: James Drake, Joe McCord, Tom Kennedy and Tom Feutz. 95 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PARAGON PRESS, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 96 I w BENJAMIN STUDIO CABEEN STUDIO w
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