Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

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EVENTS These Memories Will Last a Lifetime. During the year, the students of PHS felt a need for change and excitement. Certain events seemed to help break the monotony caused by the same thing week after week. Even after the first few weeks of school, drama kids were glad for the distraction provided by the fall play, “You Can’t Take It With You.” The entire student body felt the same relief upon the arrival of Spirit Week. The Homecoming football game and dance helped relieve the pressures caused by long hours of sitting in classes and late nights filled with studying into the wee hours of the morning. After Homecoming, students settled down to serious school work until the day before Christmas vacation, when a group of skilled students participated in the annual Talent Show. The student body was entertained by students singing, dancing, and even playing in a rock band. Awards were given to the top three acts, but all the participants did a good job, making the judges’ choice a difficult one. After Christmas vacation, students slowly readjusted to the daily routine of school. A few weeks after the students returned from vacation, plans were being made for the upcoming Winter Carnival basketball game and dance. During the pep session before the game, class games were held to rally school spirit. Students from all four classes competed fiercely in the leapfrog relay, ice cream eating contest, and the tug-a-war competition. Spring arrived at Paris High School, and the Student Council was busy preparing for Las Vegas night. Students and adults alike experienced a bit of gambling fever, while playing blackjack, five-card draw, and roulette. Lots of great prizes, including a trip for two to Las Vegas, were awarded to lucky winners at the end of the night. As the weather got warmer, students experienced an overwhelming desire to be outdoors. Luckily, April and May were full of distractions. The Spring Musical, “Annie,” was pre- sented April 4, 5, and 6. The musical went oft without a hitch and was another huge success, as usual! The underclassmen girls were kept busy throughout April putting the finishing touches on their acts for May Fete. When the night of May Fete arrived, the senior girls looked great, but crying was widespread when the girls thought of leaving close friends. Prom was another momentous, happy occasion in May. Juniors and Seniors enjoyed the chance to dress up and have a wonderful time out on the town. Finally, the last and most momentous event for the seniors was graduation. Although the seniors had looked forward to graduation for a long time, many still felt an underlying sadness about the end of their days at Paris High School. With graduation, the 1985-86 school year officially ended, and summer vacation was once again upon us. The events of the year were over, but the memories of those events will last a long, long time. 6 Events

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Students Enjoy Paris Life Anna talked less of geographic differences and more about the differences in people. Anna noted that the people in Paris arc very open to new people. She said. “1 have had no problem making new friends here in America.” Anna and Brad made Paris High School unique this year. They added a touch of cultural distinc- tion to the high school. Anna taught some of the P.E. classes how to play European handball, and Brad taught some of the guys how to develop skills with a hacky-sack. Both Brad and Anna made many friends at Paris High School, and they will always carry in their mind memories of Paris. Illinois and Paris High School. a Anna Svcnson b. Brad poses for opposite sen day with new American family member Scott Russell. Brad spent one-third of his visit in America with the Alan Russell family. 1 “Once you understand the language everything else comes easy, but until then.. Feature 5

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Section A — 1986 THE FIRT DAY OF HIGH SCHOOL is an insurpassable event that every student will remember. Here the senior class awaits the 8:20 a.m. bell and the start of a new year in school. STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS prepare for Us Vegas Night. John Pearman and Michelle Willis (above) test the most popular game of Us Vegas Night, the roulette wheel. UNDERCLASS GIRLS PRACTICE their May Fete routines. To many. May Fete is the highlight of all school year events. Here sophomores practice, “This is my Night.” Events 7