Paris High School - Owl Yearbook (Paris, TX)

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What a Mess!: Senior Debra Mitchell finds cleaning out her locker a hard chore the last day of school. Hm, What Shall I Get?: Owl staffers choose their food of The 1976 Owl. before the debut 'E o .f-: End of Sc 16 Y Away It Goes!: Cindi Pettit fires a rocket for Mr. Norris Ballard's science class, as others look on.

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Contains Graduates end a high , but to others, it e of a new career. Pon'-ip and Cir- marched to seats. began as Class Steve Or- rell gave the welcome speech. Salu- tatorian Pat Blankenship followed with a tribute to all assembled. Guest Speaker Pat Bassano, pub- lisher of The Paris News, gave the keynote address, reflecting on nost- algia of being a former graduate before offering advice to the graduates on the future. Following the guest speaker, Valedictorian Lou Ann Hightower gave the farewell speech for the class. Superintendent Drennon Daves then presented diplomas to those certified by Principal J. C. Coker. Vice-Principals Jim Preston and Philip Nance assisted in the pre- sentation. F ifty-six graduates were also awarded scholastic and athletic scholarships. Highlighting the graduation ceremonies was the announcement of the Best-All-Round Girl and Boy. Debbie Adkins and Kenny Hill were elected to this honor by the fac- ulty. A reception, honoring grad- uates, was held at the PJ C ballroom.

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E wa Keep an Eye on Them: Teacher Mr. James Jones watches his class, as they struggle through the final exam of the third quarter of school. What an Honorlz Mr. Jim Preston gives his thanks for being 1976 Owl Dedicatee while the other honoree, Mr. Philip Nance, waits his turn. Thank You: Texas History students SusanfGraves, Eva Emery, and Jackie Rodgers accept awards for Texas History papers from Miss Martha Hankins. Year Closes With Owl Debut, Prom nd of school meant more than just a graduation ceremony and prospect of summer vacation. Loose ends had to be tied up, books turned in, fines paid, lockers cleaned out, and final exams taken. Over fifty graduation parties, with varying themes, were held to honor the Bicentennial graduates. On May 14, the yearbook staff pre- sented the student body with copies of The 1976 Owl. Speeches were given by yearbook honorees, Mr. Philip Nance and Mr. Jim Preston. Texas History students competed' for cash priges in an essay contest sponsored new life ahead, and underclass- men prepared for another busy year of school and activities. a by theiDRT, .blew NPL members e. m - were inducted on May 13. I3 Practice for graduation was held Q- for 264 anxious seniors, with the Q., election of permanent class of- Cn ficers. After graduation, seniors 9 began looking forward to their 8 ,id Xl