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

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46 THE CHRONICLE WIG and POWDER SOCIETY Front RowfR. Glover, C. Lary, W. Morton, J. Coughlin, Mr. Perham, Mrs. Jordan, P. Scott R. Moorehead, N. Emmons. Second ROWQS. Harvey, P. McAlisterg O. Pulkkinen, C. Foster, E. Bryant, B. Block, J. Weeks, J. Wood, T. Viles. Third ROWJK. Hill, P. Healy, A. Chase, H. Bryant, A. Strobeck, N. Denny, J. Rey- nolds, P. Butterfield, C. Moffett. Fourth ROWJG. Plummer, D. Irons, J. Cummings, H. Foster, C. Turner. The Wig and Powder Society for 1956, organized for the purpose to further the interest of dramatics in high school, develop and cultivate dramatic ability, to better the appreci- ation of drama, and to help purchase equipment for the school. The society consists of thirty mem- bers. The new members this year are: Senior-Sally Harvey. Juniors-Carol F o s t e r , Janet Weeks, Joe Cummings, Anita Chase, and Pat McAlister. Sophomores-Alice Viles, Elaine Bryant. Freshmen-Cameron Turner, Nancy Emmons, Raymond Glover, and Olgo Pulkkinen. The officers are: President ........................ Patsy Scott Vice President ........ James Coughlin Secretary ............. ........ C arlene Lary Treasurer ................ William Morton are: Mrs. Marjorie Our advisors Jordan and Mr. Joseph Perham.

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THE CHRONICLE 115 JUNIOR PLAY Front Row-C. Lary, W. Morton, Coach Jordan, J. Benson, J. Lindsay. Second RowfA. Chase, J. Cummings, G. Starbird. The Junior Class of Paris High School presented a three act mystery comedy at the Association Hall en- titled, You'll Die Laughing. The play was appropriately held during National Laugh Week, takes place in a Creepy Castle, a rambling old farm house near the Missouri village of Riverton. The play, chosen by the director, Mrs. Marjorie Jordan, with an exceed- ingly large cast, includes the follow- ing. Many character parts were diffi- cult to portray. Bridget Malquoon ........ Carol Foster Kim Walker ............ William Morton Tommy Upton ............ Gard Plummer Levi Hackett ............ William Greer Augustus Caesar Jo-nes Joseph Cummings Peachie Jones ................ Anita Chase Otto Schwartz ............ Stephen Hicks 6-Q. Plummer, W. Greer, S. Hicks, R. Gay, M. Diana Dalhart ................ Janet Weeks Miss Marilla Dalhart .... Carlene Lary Mrs. Kitty Pike ............ Jean Lindsay Iona Pike ........................ Judy Benson The Ghost Girl .... Marjorie Starbird The Ghost Man ............ Richard Gay The helpful sound effects and stage settings were an important part of the play. They were supported by thc fol- lowing people: Stage Manager ........ .... E dward Swett Assistant .................... Roger Thayer Sound Effects George LeBlanc, Harold Foster Patricia McAlister was the ticket and program chairman. Make-up was applied by Janice Reynolds, Miss Sul- livan and Mrs. Jordan. Between acts D o n a ld Ramsay played a saxopho-ne solo, He. Janice Reynolds sang the new popular song. Mr. Wonderful.

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'THE CHRONICLE 47 PUBLIC SPEAKING First ROWWJ. Curtis, W. Morton, A. Chase, Mr. Perham, J. Weeks, S. Hicks, J. Rey- nolds. Second Row-P. Scott, J. Wood, D. Hall, J. Cummings, G. Plummer, N. Cummings, M. McLaughlin. Third Row-K. Hill, M. Starbird, T. Viles, M. Rideout, E. Richards, A. Swan. Public Speaking for the year 1955- 1956 was held on an interclass basis. The speakers representing the three upper classes participated in a pre- liminary contest. From a group of ap- proximately twenty-five, ten speakers were selected to represent the school in a local contest held in the gym on March 22, 1956. These students com- peted in their division of speech: ora- tory, dramatic, and humorous. Win- ners in these categories Were: DRAMATIC- ORATORY- lst. William Morton lst. Stephen Hicks 2nd. Brenda Block 2nd. Agnes Swan IIUMOROUS- ' 1st, Patricia Scott 2nd. Muriel McLaughlin These speakers received pins for recognition at Last Chapel exercises. First place Winners in each division' competed in the Oxford County Public Speaking Contest held at Paris High School March 28, 1956. Miss Patricia Scott won first prize in the humorous division and received a victory cup. April 11 Miss Nancy Denny and Mr. William Morton represented Paris High School at the Western District Spear Contest held at Bates College. Mr. William Morton placed seco-nd in his division, dramatic poetry. On April 21 four speakers repre- sented the high school at the Maine Speech Festival held at the University of Maine. The following speakers par- ticipatedfin the following categories: Humorous prose'-Alice Viles Serious prose-Helen Bryant Poetry reading-William Morton Public Addressf-Nancy Denny The coaches for all those who par- ticipated in public speaking for the year 1955 and 1956 were: Mrs. Marjorie Jordan Mr. Joseph Perham Mr. Fred Emmons Mr. Clifford Card