Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

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The greatest wealth and the most precious possession of the people of any community or nation are their children and youth. It is fitting that we, the adults, devote the major portion of our thought, our energies, and our resources to guarantee their freedom to develop into loyal and honorable citizens of tomorrow. Furthermore it is fitting that we establish the education of our children and youth as a major concern of the people second only to their spiritual and moral training, for without them there is no future. We gain from life that which is exactly and mathematically proportionate to what we put into it. If we always do what is right and our chief concern is the welfare of others, we will reap a host of friends and a clear conscience. These things are more precious than gold. GERALD R. BROWN A.B., Illinois College M.A., University of Illinois Superintendent Paris Public Schools JOHN P. ALLEN B.S., Illinois State Normal University M.A. University of Illinois University of Chicago Western Illinois. University Principal Paris High School Students in school live in the springtime of life —the best time of life. We must make as much of our time as we possibly can, for once it is gone, it will never return. Life is like a river flowing before and around us Today life is much more complex. One cannot afford to do any less than the best. Live fully so that you can take advantage of all things. While you are taking from life, you should be putting the best you have back into life. If you do the best you can in the give and take of school, in study and preparation, I am confident that you will be ready for life when you are out of school. The best wishes of all of us go with you as you complete your high school work.

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MRS. EVA S. CLINTON, President RODNEY BELL Board of Education Meet our Board of Education These are the people who stand behind Paris High School, helping us attain higher standards in all we do. CHARLES S. TABOR Won't you join with us in our appreciation for their many dedicated-hours of service to the betterment of our surroundings? So this is Paris—a better place made so by the help of our Board of Education. JOHN J. TAFLINGER, Secretary KARL R. O'HAIR WILLIAM A. BESS 5