Paris High School - Owl Yearbook (Paris, TX)

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Summer 18 Travel Sparks Novel Interest s the school year closed, another promising summer vacation opened up. Realiza- tion of having two and one half months of fno school, dawned upon the students. For Vice- Principals Philip Nance, Jim Preston vacation came a little later, as they changed all of combinations on the lockers. Owl staff members worked the week after school was dis- missed in the typing of O-Day cards. These cards informed students, teachers, and grad- uates of how to make payment to reserve their copy of the 1977 edition of book. Ten Varsity cheerleaders and the sponsor attended a cheerleader camp at Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma. Arrival of summer held varied meanings for individuals. For some it meant the search for a summerjob, while for others it meant a time to relax and be lazy. Swimming, water skiing, biking, hiking, summer base- ball were typical activities enjoyed by teachers, students. Traveling was one of the prin- cipal occupations of students during the summer. Vacation trips ranged from 'roughing it' in Canada to outings to Hawaii Kai and Six Flags. Miss Connie Kelsey and Mrs. Gary Marlowe chaperoned eight travelers on trip to Europe affiliated with Readers, Digest Foreign Study League. Mrs. Jimmy Guthrie met, t talked with the couple from Rhode Island who were walking the perimeter of the United States for a documentary. In honor of the Fourth of July, a colorful firework display was held at Pat Mayse Lake. This also marked the end of Bicen- tennial year, our 200th. The Final Touch: In an Adult Educa- tion Homemaking course, Mrs. Edgar Raper works to complete her oil paint- 1n . I 10,1 Q nf 41,4-gt .70 1' if if ,- ' I A! I , If I 4 an 4, Maxam., H 'qv . I I-4 N 'L ' - V '-32' l'1?E'EfiiC'E 'EZz .,5, ' 'V' 'K -C am-n-no ,V nv?

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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

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How ,Bout a Quick Game?: The Dolphin Swim Club members take a break from the pool to enjoy a game of basketball. Am I Doing It Right?: Owl staffer Jerry Suddeth is instructed by NTSU's Profes- sor Smith Kiker on the loading and unloading of film. Mr. Kiker is a former ,, 'o A Perfected Putt: Scott Toland tees off L game of Putt-putt golf as Dale Smith twaits his turn. Owl photographer. 1 Qs A ,,z, fa ' Head or Feet First?: Talent is displayed in this high dive executed by Debbie Mayer during one of her few moments away from the tennis courts. Lutung ,I9 61