Paris High School - Chronicle Yearbook (South Paris, ME)

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'TH E CHRONICLE Hall, Betsy Ross House, and tour- ing Valley Forge. We registered at the York Town Hotel and the evening was free for movies. Gettysburg was their next destin- ation. The Electric Map and a visit to the battlefield were the highlights of the trip. Then they toured the Skyline Caverns, and fro-m there to Washington where they registered at the Raleigh Ho- tel. In the evening, they visited the Ford Theater, Washington Monument, and the stately Lin- coln Memorial. Some walking was done today. They began at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, and then proceeded to the F.B.I. building, the White House, the Capitol, and Margaret Chase Smith's office. A night club supper at Casino Royal was a feature of the evening. Their first journey today was to the Arlington National Cemetery where they witnessed the chang- ing of the guards. From there they went to Mo-unt Vernon, Washington National Memorial, and the National Cathedral after which they boarded the bus for the return trip to New York where they attended the Broad- Way Show, Witness to the Prose- cution. With a feeling of sadness to think their wonderful hours to- gether had ended, they started on the homeward trip and arrived at Paris High School at 10 A.M. Sat- urday morning. The Seniors arrived home today, tired, but happy, after a wonder- ful trip. Well, here we are, back in school again after a swell vacation, start- ing the long stretch toward sum- mer vacation and graduation. Boy, how those athletes like to eat! A banquet sponsored by Wil- ner's Was held at Hotel Stone for the Norway-Paris athletes and cheerleaders. MAY The month of May starts out swell with Paris playing at Dixfield. More baseball??? Gould enter- tained Paris in a lively game. A busy schedule for today. Paris was host to the Mexico eleven in a baseball game and the annual Mother and Daughter banquet was held. No boys allowed. This time Paris entertained Dix- field in another baseball game. Care for wrestling, boxing, tumbl- ing or almost any other indoor sport? The place for you is the P.H.S. gym where a thrilling Sports Nite was staged tonight. Paris sure is playing baseball fast and furious this month, another game with Gould today with Paris playing hosts. The Cardinals played at Bridgton today with lots of cheering from both sides. Baseball sure is in the air. An- other game, this time with Mexico was held at Paris right after school. The annual Junior-Senior prom was held tonight. It was a big success and well attended. The Cardinals and Rams battled it out tonight in the last baseball game of the season. A swell job, boys. JUNE Graduation is almost here. The Baccalaureate service was held at the Baptist Church tonight. The last day of school and awards were given out at the Last Chapel Exercises. We have waited a long time for this night. The Seniors received their diplomas tonight in a beauti- ful graduation ceremony. Another class starts out on life's road.

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'T HE CHRONICLE 41 ern Maine School Class M. The Paris boys played a great game to-night even if they lost. We are all proud of you boys. Jay won-76-66. Jay's really right on the ball! They defeated Paris for Sun Jour- nal League trophy. MARCH The Science Fair Committee met to-day to discuss the plans of our annual fair. Mr. Schutt was in charge. No school! ! Hot day at Paris town meeting was held in the school gym. Prize Speaking tryouts today. Good luck kids. Lucky Kiwanis Club. The Seniors entertained them after dinner. The Junior Class met to choose Girls' and Boys' State Delegates, Patsy Scott was entertained at the D.A.R. banquet today. Everyone was kept very busy to- day at school getting prepared for the Science Fair. The Science Fair was a big suc- cess, even if we did almost lose our school house under the big snow storm. An unexpected number of stu- dents particlpated voluntarily in Public S1 king this year. Social stu-ly classes elected dis- trict precinct captains for Pres. Preference Primaries. Bryant C. Bean heads Regional Science Fair held here this year. Paris students forfeit morning of study to attend Easter Assembly movie King of Kings. Patsy Scott wins humorous award in Regional Prize Speaking Con- test. Paris High students practiced their voting this year by partici- pating in Pres. election. Assembly of the year! Students carried away when Lieutenant 30 1 Pike from Michigan, mixed magic with safety. Students rejoice over end of third quarter. P.H.S. enjoyed a visit from Mr. Cunningham today. Wish he could visit with us more often! APRIL Anyone want to join the service? Today the girls heard a represen- tative from the Women's Air Force while the boys listened to talks given by the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Today the Senior Class got to- gether te think up a class motto. You can hear them laughing all over town. The Junior High and High School were entertained dur- ing the afternoon at the Associa- tion Hall, at the m'atinee of You'll Die Laughing put on by the Jun- ior Class. Hats off to the Juniors for a swell performance. It .lo-esn't seem like those long faces will ever disappear. Rank cards came out today but cheer up kids, only one more quarter to go. Also, this was a big night for the Juniors as they again put on their play, this time for the townspeo- ple. Oh, those hams! After a delicious supper given by the Juniors, the Seniors boarded the bus for adventures unknown. The class arrived at New York City at 7 A.M. and registered at the Henry Hudson Hotel. During the day, they toured Radio City, NBC-TV, the R.C.A. Building, and City Hall. Then they took the trip to Bedloe's Island to see the Statue of Liberty, and then visited the United Nations Building. That evening the group attended the stage show, Pajama Game. They left New York for Phila- delphia. In this historic city many landmarks were pointed out and time was spent at Independence

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THE CHRONICLE 43 STUDENT COUNCIL Seated-A. Chase, J. Quinn, P. Scott, N. Denny, O. Pulkkinen, Standing-Mr. Bean, B. Edwards, M. MacGown, C. Johnson, D. Hall. The purpose of the Student Council is to deal with student opinion, and to cooperate with faculty and students fo-r the general Welfare of the school. Matters of policy and conduct that af- fect the student body are brought up before this group by the principal for discussion and action. The Council is composed of a boy and a girl re- presentative from each class. There are three members from the Senior class, one of whom is the president of the Council. The following students represented their class this year: Senior Class-Jack Quinn, Patricia Scott, Clifton Johnson. Junior Class-Anita Chase, Bruce Edwards. Sophomore Class-Nancy Denny Dwight Hall. , Freshman Class-Olga Pulkkinen, Matheu MacGoWn The Student officers are as follows: President ........................ Jack Quinn Vice President ....... ...... P atricia Scott Secretary ........................ Anita Chase Treasurer . ................... Bruce Edwards Various school activities are spon- sored by the Student Council, includ- ing the Victory Dance, which is held after the second Norway--Paris foot- ball game.