Paris High School - Owl Yearbook (Paris, TX)

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To Brighten Your Tomorrows 7 iContinued from Page 231 -Mrs. Fuller led us in that beloved classic- Pistol Packin' Mamma - in assembly, and our pep rally was brightened with shouts of We want Woodard, Scottie for Sweetheart, etc. 8-Well, this was THE DAY! We elected our 14 15 Sweetheart with bonds and stamps. Ont the sports end, it was a case of the Indians not biting the dust-Waxahachie, 185 Paris, 12. -The Drama Workshop was organized with Becky DeShong serving as president. We all enjoyed the OWL party tonight, and we Seniors were particularly glad that Melba became Sweetheart. -The Spanish Club had its first regular meet- ing today, with the new president, Theresa Morphew, in charge. Good news on the gridiron-we were on the large end of the score again. Greenville, 65 Paris, 12. 22-ln assembly Sugee presented a greatly enjoyed musical program, featuring two piano numbers and choral singing. Our football team continued to shine up its rec- ord with a 57-7 victory over McKinney. 23-The Hi-Y entertained with an all-stag dance in the gym. Good fun. 27-A salute to Navy Day was given by the Drama Workshop in assembly. 28-Can we ever forget the debut of the Hun- gry Five along with the band's playing in assembly? Obed, Martin Lee, Richard, Billy Bob, and Larry had us screaming with their imitation of a German band. 29-We want everyone to know that we are proud of our team which held Denison to a scoreless tie. Good work, boys! November, 1943 4 -This week's assembly program included the introduction of the junior Red Cross Council. 5-We got back on the right side of the score tonight, with Bonham defeated 19-O. 8-We enjoyed a talk by Bev. Malloy in assembly this morning. 9-Back in the election rut again, we find james Scott chosen president of the National l-lonor Society and the Seniors electing their Who's-Who. 10-The Senior Science Club has as its presi- ll dent james Scott. . . say, is that guy a pro- fessional? Mr. Gay's prize Cartoonists, Nick and Ray, entertained us in assembly, and the Sophomores and juniors chose their favorites. -Freedom, sweet Freedom! l2-The Freshmen selected their favorites. Hard luck again-we went down before Sher- man 27-6. 15-Mr. Freeman entertained the Hi-Y with their annual wiener roast. 18-We all enjoyed our Book Week program in assembly. Some of the examples were grand, and-surprise!-our teachers really are smart. 19-The girls had their chance tonight-the Sadie Hawkins dance! 23-Our B team took a beating from Talco's main string, and the band was there. 24-Our score with Gainesville was a 7-7 tie. 25-Most of us spent the morning happily-in bed. This was the first of our two Thanks- giving holidays. 26-The Hi-Y's all-stag dance tonight proved to be a success. December. 1943 2-Mr. justiss read a letter from Alfred Whit- ten with the 36th Division in Italy in assembly. 8-We were fortunate enough to have the Choral Club in assembly. 10-The junior Class sponsored Stunt Night this year, first place going to the OWL staff. 13-Mr. Lyles, pastor of the Church of Christ, made a most interesting talk in assembly. 17-A first-hand account of the landing at Salerno was given to us by Captain Mark Hodges, who is a native Parisian. This was the last day of drudgery before Christmas. 20-The football team was entertained royally by its queen, Merle Myers. 27-One of the crowning events of the season, the Hi-Y banquet, was held tonight at the Gordon Country Club. 29-Back for school. 31-Our ex-faculty member, Lt. Ralph Webb, spoke in assembly, and gave us a bit of good advice. A basketball game between the juniors and Seniors was sponsored by the 'Senior Class. Iaznuary, 1944 3-Our sixteen lettermen and three managers were rewarded today for their excellent work when they received their jackets in assembly. 6-This morning's assembly was the first of its kind ever, we believe. The whole student body trouped over to the gym for a basket- ball game between the juniors and Seniors to officially begin the basketball season. CContinued on Page 1051 Page 24

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And Betty Williams General Science Club, Outing Club, Chemistry Club Sybil Williams General Science Club, Choral Club, Spanish Club, Speech Club Preston Wisely General Science Club, Sr. Science Club, Band, F. F. A. Melba Woodard General Science Club, Sec. Latin Club, Outing Club, Sec. Band, Sec. Soph. Class, Most Outstanding Soph. Girl, Ir. Favorite, Sec. Sr. Class. OWL Sweetheart, Bus. Mgr. 1944 OWL, OWL Assistant, Speech Club, F. F. A. Sweetheart, I. C. L., D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award. Helen Woods General Science Club, E. E. History Club, Biology Club, Foods Club lack Wooldridge Football, Basketball, Track, E. E. History Club, General Science Club Odis Kindle Choral Club, General Science Club, Biology Club, Speech Club THE PRIDE and joy of the Latin Club at Christ- mas time. The officers perform the traditional treeelighting ceremony. My dearest diary: September. 1943 ltiel-lo, hum, it's started all over again. l7vOur favorite football team gets off to a grand start With a 54-6 victory over Sulphur Springs. 22--The Iuniors elected Lenore to lead our cheers. 24-We guess We showed you what a team We have! Paris, l4g Texarkana, O. 27-The Seniors proved how Wise they are today when they selected Hoot and Miss Abbett to lead them. 28-Bill Floyd and Miss Coffey were chosen by the Iuniors. 294FolloWing suit of the upperclassmen, the Sophomores elected Spencer and Mr. Heav- ner, and the Latin Club chose as Senior Consul Kathryn Humphreys. 30-My, but We are a politically minded bunch. Even the Freshmen are catching on, with Ioe Fagan and Miss Misso doing the hon- Pzigc 23 An Everlasting Peace f ,. . C ... ! I ! t E t t Reminders of Today ors. The General Science Club selected Billy Ray Steed president. 31-Seems as though We are down on our luck this Week. Marshall rang up a score of 18 to our 7. October, 1943 3-Whoopee! We, the staff, got our names 1 in the paper. Today We Were officially -1 announced. 4AOur assembly today Was highlighted by the presentation of the OWL Sweetheart nominees, Melba, Scottie, Narca, and Clif- ton Le, and a talk by Rev. Berglund. Mr. President, you have a rival! The Hi-Y elected Mr. Freeman for his third term as sponsor, and Mr. Horn as chaplain. 5-More politics! Electioneering Was the order of the day, with the different classes prac- tically coming to blows about Who would be OWL Sweetheart. tContinued on Page 249

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Iunior Class Officers President . . . . Bill Floyd Vice-President . . . Paul Parham Secretary .... Theresa Morphew Treasurer . . . . Lenore Bland Sponsor . . Miss Mildred Coffey if is if Top Picture: REMEMBER STUNT Night sponsored by the luniors? Here the offi- cers tl. to r.l, Parham, Bland, Coffey, Floyd, and Morphew visit the library to see which stunts are available for the different organizations. 'ir 'A' -A' Lower Picture: MARGIE SEEMS to take her typing seriously in this scene from a typical typing class in Paris High. 'k if if H 57' ., f X if X ' ,U 'mt ,fi 1 is 2 Al, Qjj at Dislusteful derail! STUDY HALLS are familiar to all high school students, and this scene from Mr. Gays south hall seems to feature the fairer sex TNDUSTRTAL EDUCATION is important to the war effort and postfwar planning. Mr. Mullens and these students take this machine Work seriously. 1