Paris High School - Owl Yearbook (Paris, TX)

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student life 26 W5 9 YJ 'J Three-thousand provides Shuttle Mr. Ott said on October 26th that ten foreign coun- tries as well as a host of stu- dents, businessmen, scien- tists, and educators from across the United States would be represented. November entered 1978 unusually quiet except for a series of Paris News' drug abuse articles which were inadvertantly aimed at Paris High School. Adrenelin flowed in students, and pride along with mixed emo- tions caused them to protest and unconsciously attack news staff writer, Don Fisher. November passed though, and things were soon back in order. Clubs worked frantically trying to plan and raise money for the upcoming events. Planning was getting under way for the conven- tions in the spring. However, it was also necessary to plan for winter. Winter events are conflicting and numerous, so everyone had their work cut out for him. Maiorette Tina Cummings kiccs high as she tries out a new routine. Yelling at the crowd, Varsity cheer- leaders Melanie Bowman and Angie Whitley try to raise spirit among the Homecoming fans. Applying the finishing touches, photographer, Jay Garza custom- izes his drawer in journalism.

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Waiting for the bell, cheerleaders sit and talk before workouts start. Taking a breather, mascot, Brooke Nelson removes her wildcat head during halftime. gn- Looking pleased with her work, Celeste Shephard hurries to finish her warm-up in Typing I. 'Kiwis v va 'O First Homecoming won in three years October not only brought about ghosts and goblins, the new fall fashions sneaked around summer corners. Newly located J.C. Pen'ney's held a free fall fashion show Tuesday, October 17, in conjunction with its grand opening. Paris hosted the District VIII Texas State Teachers Association annual conven- tion in the gym October 13 and 14th. The convention, which is usually held in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, was the first to be held in Paris. Homecoming 1978 activi- ties were into full swing by Friday, October 27, as regis- tration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the homemaking depart- ment started the anxiety- filled day off. Decorating their desig- nated areas, each class competed for the spirit stick not only for their decora- tions, but for the spirit they had in the pep rally. The Homecoming pep rally was held after 4th period and proceeded with the home- coming queen nominees, Claudia Glass, Joyce Booker, and Karen Hood. Immediately following the rally, a car parade through and about downtown was held. Following the parade, 7:30 p.m., brought huge crowds to Noyes Stadium to watch Karen Hood be crowned 1978 Homecoming Queen, and see Paris beat Gilmer 36 to 8. This was the first time in three years that Paris had won a homecom- ing contest. A visit from Mr. Ernest J. Ott of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center sent student's minds clicking after he explained the use of the rented space aboard the modern space shuttle. Edmond Castleberry, Mr. Robert Norment, and Mr. Paul Landers of Norment and Castleberry General Insurance provided a 53,000 grant used to purchase the one-half cubic feet of pay- load space on NASA's shut- tle. Caught at a relaxing moment, Annette Vinci eyes the camera. W .,, il SZ 9l!I W9PnI9

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4069 0 Kicking up their heels to the routine of South are Laurie Fagans and Carla Cobb. The newly ordered uni- forms finally came in and the drill team was able to show off their new ruffles. Mary Gail Miesch and Leah Bru- nette model designer jeans in the J. C. Penney's grand open- ing. g ,F f l,.l, ,U Hlsrjtkrluvzrxx YXJI4 2 X I I . X ' 5 . 4. Q ,D 'f , 4 ,Q , v x ,A , W -,. ' Sewing breakfast was a new pro- ject for the cooks. Here Chris Whi- taker, Angie Boswell, Jeff Beckett, and Sherry King enjoy their meal before school. During a pep rally, Melanie Bow- man jumps high as she supports the Vlhldcats. Discussing talent night proce- dures, Tammy Spain, Gail Gambill, and Leah Brunette figure out when to go on and off stage. 'S LZ alll lU9Pn