Paris High School - Owl Yearbook (Paris, TX)

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Receiving his class ring from Balfour representative Mr. Joe Ramsey, Garry Scarboro seems pleased with the newly designed ring. Members of TABS, Wini Bauer and Tommy Stone, entertain young children at their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wade Park. ix 20 0 March Action L Bumbling Bob Q Derral Ausmusj and Tactless Tillie Q Marilou Wrightj order from waitress Jan LaRue during a drama eti- quette presentation for FHA. Officer Robert Ritchie searches the school building for bombs after a bomb threat was phoned in. E 5

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Although the school year began slowly, students were soon caught up in Bicentennial Spiritg for there were many events to celebrate. Talent Night was a memorable nightz, weeks later students were humming Two All Beef Patties . . .. l975 marked the first year for the school to use the quarter system. After adjusting to the new system, people discovered that it was more practical. However, it meant tak- ing exams three times instead of the usual two. Using the theme Celebration,', Homecoming was a spectacular oc- casion. The announcement of the l975 Homecoming Queen, and the victory over the Denison Yellow- jackets combined to make the day a great success. Drama students presented the play, Ten Little Indians by Agatha Christie. The play was the first mystery to be produced by drama studentsg most have always been comedies. The spirit of the year increas- ed with the presentation of Owl Sweethearts. Juniors were jubilant when their nominees were elected to the honor. December was an active month around the campus. Students got involved in the rush of events and participated in school activities. After a busy month, they awakened to find a snow-covered city. lt was the first time in 49 years that Paris had had snow for Christmas. Events 9

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.51 Q52 A I is A.: 4 .ggi I X .AW LW' ' lt ,Z iii VA, .. fi ,, V ,Wi ' la ,ga A ' 7 35 ' ' rd?- . , ist, V J ,f ' Exlux, Libby's, Geritol Mark Senior Class Skit T alent Night on March 7, 1975, was a date that few students, faculty, and parents would ever forget. Skits by classes and clubs ranged from soap operas to McDonald's to bathrooms. First place went to the seniors, whose parody of a soap opera involved every ailment and social scandal possible. Be- tween dramatic moments, conunercials were shown as they must appear to most consumers 1 just plain stupid. They covered Laxatives, Ceritol, and Libby's Q on the label, label, labelj, but the topper came when Senior Class Head Sponsor Mrs. Gary Marlowe ran across the stage from time to time singing Meow, meow, meow at the top of her lungs. Second place went to the Tri- Hi-Y. The girls presented a short play named Frontier Morticianf, The story began as Joe Silver was conspiring to kill Ala Mode, for daughter Pie. Dr. Trigger Mortis came to the rescue, and as the story continued, Arnie R. Square fell in love with and married Pie, and of course, she became Pie R. Square. NHS won third place with a com- bination of Wizard of Oz and Mc- Donald's. Children traveled over the land to get to the Great Big Mac. Over twenty different skits were presented including the great match between the Osmond Brothers and the Jackson Five, dances of the 50's, The Pointer Sisters Q using male choir membersj plus Junior Class skit which everyone would like to forget. The capacity aud- ience enjoyed performances also by Blazettes, Majorettes, and Stage Band. Talent Night '75 netted the junior class a grand total of 81040. Lending helping hands at the TARS Easter Egg Hunt are Cari Anderson and Claire Bailey. March Action U 21