Parma High School - Panther Tales Yearbook (Parma, ID)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1940 volume:

.' .,-.-1-' J It fi 1 lQVj,,1': 1 j f:e1QiQ4ff'-f-gfggsfIfffHf 'R wQ5hi.'i:ax?J2'-S ,..,,,. PA TI-IER TALES Supplemen tal Edition EDITED BY The Genevieve Watts Chapter of QUILL AND SCROLL INTERNATIONAL !J,j Q , QIQILL-I X' X' A SQ SEN STAFF EDITOR ------ ELEANOR HAWORTH BUSINESS MANAGER - JESSICA MERRIAM SCHOOL ----- MARY JANE HEIMBURGER FEATURES ----- ESTHER OSBORNE ACTIVITIES - - ROWLAND HAEGELE ATHLETICS - - SAM SMYSER JOKES - - - BETTY CORRELL SNAPS - - DORIS OLSON MUSIC ------- MONA GEE SENIOR ACTIVITIES - - MARJORIE FARRIS ADVISER ---- - MRS. ADA HAWORTH Volume V11 I ICI Number VII -'fb ? 5 in llllnhiczttiuu To The Former Superintendent I. W. Lane Who by his High School associations has vitally influenced the progress of the youth through Parma High School, from the plans of the Fresh- man to the complete building of the Seniors. S S Sli' 5 125 l2I qlarma High School Faculty SUPERINTENDENT-I. W. LANE f Luther College, Decora, Iowa, B. A. Degreeg Graduate Work, University of Wash- ington.-Mathematics, Latin. ADA E. HAWORTH , University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, B. A. Degree.-English. PRINCIPAL-MARK M. MAXWELL College of Idaho, Caldwell, Idaho, B. A. Degree.-History, Algebra, Coaching. MARY MARGARET DUNBAR College of Idaho, Caldwell, Idaho, B. A. Degree.-Latin, Mathematics. ATHOL SAYRE . , - l College of Idaho, Caldwell, Idaho, B A. Degree.-Social Science, Coaching. VILAS M. BRANDT College of Idaho, Caldwell, Idaho, B. A. Degreeg Graduate Work, University of Washington.-Science, Band, Business. MARGARET MCPHERSON U University of Idaho, Moscow, Idahog B. S. Degree.-Home Economics, Mathematics. C. W. ALBERTSON Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, Studio Work.-Music. Vocal. BILLIE LOUISE HILLIARD University of Idaho, Moscow, Idahog B. S. Degree.-Public Speaking, Commercial. BERNARD ALBERTSON Southern Branch, University of Idaho, Pocatello, Idaho.-Specialist, Orchestra. P.H.s. SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT-BERTI-IA KERRICK CLERK-cLEoRA FISK TREASURER-GEORGE HARVEY GEORGE L. WALKER PAT STOCKTON CLARENCE KNIE1-'EL i3l Senior Class '0 1 99.0 ,lg 7, CLASS COLORS Old Rose and Silver ii? CLASS FLOWER White Carnation ..,.i,. CLASS ADVISER Mr. Athol Sayre ...il CLASS MO'I'I'O The Higher We Climb, The Broader the View Student Bodjr Officers Robert Pritchard Mary Castater Peggy Morris Eleanor Haworth President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer l41 5 WAYNE HOPPER There ain't no sweet woman worth the salt of my tears. MARY CASTATER God bless the man who invented sleep. DUGAN PRITCHARD Always happy, always gay, treats them all in a similar way. ALBERT HOPKINS I know a lot but I just can't think of it. SYLVIA SMITH Men are no good-ask the woman who owns one. DORIS OLSON Why did they have to tell me about Santa Claus? MARVIN STOUT My only books were women's looksg and follyls all they taught me! MARY JANE PETERSON Some day we'll say we knew her when- MERRILL BOSWORTH One must have some fun, you know. REX MCNEES When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I should live until I were married. LAUREL JENSEN I'd rather be friendly than wise. MARY JANE HEIMBURGER If fame comes after death, I'm in no hurry for it. JOHN YOUNG I-Ie's independent-believes in tooting his own horn. PEGGY MORRIS Awfully sweet, and can't be beat. ROWLAND HAEGELE All great men are dying and I don't feel so well myself. BOB HEDGES Every time I open my mouth some fool starts speaking. IDA NORLAND Ready for fun, and ready for work. LYNN HERMO I-Ie will succeed on merit of his own. SAVILLA BURAU Silence is golden, but who wants to be rich. KENNETH CARLOCK The deed I intend is great, but as yet I know not what it is. MONA GEE She has proved her ability in music. JAMES HANSEN Enjoy the present hour. Be thankful for the past. VISTA GIBSON My heart belong to Jamsie. ELEANOR HAWORTH She's an appendix girl- the kind that gets taken out. JESSICA IVIERRIAM Honest, Paw, it can't be more than midnight. lfil Activities MERRIL BOSWORTH- SA VILLA BURAU- Glee Club 1-Girl Reserves 3-Journalism 4. MARY CASTATER- Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4-President 3- G A A 1, 2, 3, 4-President 4-Glee Club 1 2- Campus Daze 1-Blow Me Down 2-Student Body Vice President 4-Panther Club 1, 2, 3, 4-Tennis 3-Declamation 4. KENNETH CARLOCK- Debate 3, 4-Panther Club 3, 4-Glee Club 2, 3-Blow Me Down 2-Up in the Air 3. MONA GEE- Columbus. Nebraska, High School 1-Nyssa High School 2-Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4-G A A 2, 3-For Pete's Sake 3-Glee Club 2, 3 4- Up in the Air 3-Hollywood Extra 4-Journ- alism 4-Quill 85 Scroll 4. VISTA GIBSON- Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4-Campus Daze 1-Blow Me Down 2-Up in the Air 3-Hollywood Extra 4-Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4-A Cappella Choir 3, 4. ROWLAND HAEGELE- Band 1, 2, 3, 4-Orchestra 2, 3, 4-Debate 3, 4-Journalism 4-Business Manager 4- Quill 8: Scroll 4-Panther Club 3, 4-For Pete's Sake 3. JAMES HANSEN- Council High School 1, 2-Boise High School 3-Parma High School 4. ELEANOR HAWORTH- Nyssa High School 1, 2-Declamation 3, 4-- Glee Club 3, 4-Up in the Air 3-Hollywood Extra 4-Girls' Glee Club 3, 4-A Cappella Choir 3, 4-G A A 3, 4-Secretary 4-Girl Reserves 3, 4-Secretary 4-Student Body Treasurer 4-Yell Leader 4-Panther Club 4-Journalism 3, 4-Editor 4-Quill 8z Scroll 3, 4-Not Quite Such a Goose 4-Class Treasurer 3. BOB HEDGES- Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4-Polished Pebbles 1- Campus Daze 2-Blow Me Down 3-Up in the Air 4-Hollywood Extra 4-Boys' Glee Club 3-A Cappella Choir 3, 4-Journalism 3, 4-Sports Editor 3, 4-Band 3, 4. MARY JANE HEIMBURGER- Glee Club 2, 3, 4-Blow Me Down 2-Up in the Air 3-Hollywood Extra 4-Girls' Glee Club 3-Girl Reserves 3-Journalism 3, 4- Quill Sz Scroll 4-For Pete's Sake 3--Two Crooks and a Lady 4. LYNN HERMO- Debate 3, 4-Panther Club 3, 4-For Pete's Sake 3. ALBERT HOPKINS- Roswell High School 1-Football 2, 3, 4- Two Crooks and a Lady 4-Class President 2-Panther Club 2, 3, 4. .TM 7 WAYNE HOPPER- Basketball 2, 3, 4-Captain 4-Football 2, 3, 4 -Tennis 3-Panther Club 2, 3, 4-Class Vice President 1-Class Treasurer 2-Class Presi- dent 4-Glee Club 3-Up in the Air 3- Run Hero Run 3. LAUREL JENSEN- Granite High School 2-Ontario High School 3-Two Crooks and a Lady 4-Glee Club 4- Hollywood Extra 4. REX MCNEES- Football 1, 2, 3, 4-Basketball 4-Tennis Manager 4-Class Secretary 2-Class Presi- dent 3-Class Treasurer 4-Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Blow Me Down 2--Up in the Air 3-Holly- wood Extra 4--Panther Club 1, 2, 3, 4-Vice President 4. JESSICA MERRIAM- Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4-Glee Club 2, 3, 4- Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4-Blow Me Down 2- Up in the Air 3-Hollywood Extra 4-A Cappella Choir 3, 4-Debate 3-G A A 2, 3. 4 -Band 3, 4-Journalism 2, 4-Assistant Ed- itor 4-Quill 8z Scroll 3, 4-Orchestra 3, 4- Yell Leader 3-Panther Club 3, 4-Run Hero Run 3-For Pete's Sake 3-Paternity Case 4 -Declamation 4. PEGGY MORRIS- Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4-Vice President 4- Class Secretary 1, 4-Class Vice President 3- Student Body Secretary 4-G A A 1, 2-For Pete's Sake 3. IDA NORLAND- Glee Club 3, 4-Up in the Air 3-Hollywood Extra 4-Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4-G A A 1, 2, 3, 4-President 3-Panther Club 1, 2, 3, 4- -For Pete's Sake 3-Journalism 4. DORIS OLSON- Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4-Glee Club 4- Hollywood Extra 4-Girls' Glee Club 4- Class Treasurer 1-G A A 1, 2-Joumalism 4-Gossip Editor 4-Quill Sz Scroll 4. ROBERT PHITCHARD- Glee Club 2, 3, 4-Blow Me Down 2-Up in the Air 3-Hollywood Extra 4-Boys' Glee Club 3-A Cappella Choir 3, 4-Basketball 2, 3, 4-Football 2, 3, 4-Captian 4-Panther Club 2, 3, 4-Student Body President 4- Class Vive President 2-For Pete's Sake 3- 'IWVO Crooks and a Lady 4. SYLVIA SMITH- 'Glee Club 1, 2-Campus Daze 1-Blow Me Down 2-G A A 1, 2-Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4 -Class President 1-Class Secretary 3- Journalism 4. MARVIN STOUT- Football 2, 3, 4-Panther Club 2, 3, 4. JOHN TAYLOR- Notus High School 1, 2, 3-Parma High 4. JOHN YOUNG- Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4-Panther Club 1, 2, 3, 4- Secretary 4-Basketball 4-Football Man- ager 4-Journalism 2, 3, 4-Declamation 4- For Pete's Sake 3-Not Quite Such a Goose 4-Debate 3, 4. SENIOR WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of P. H. S., being in- disputable of sound disposing mind and memory and about to pass out of existence, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament: To the Juniors we leave our good examples of workmanship. To the Sophomores we leave our jolly dis- positions. 'To the Freshmen we leave our hopes that someday they shall become seniors. To the Student Body we leave the faculty to be disposed of in any way you see fit. Merril Bosworth wills Doris White to Eu- gene Judd. SaVilla Burau leaves her quietness to Bon- nie Greenbank. Kenneth Carlock wills his physics grades to Frank Gahley. Mary Castater wills her school spirit to Renabel Graham. Mona Gee wills her musical ability to Curtis Young. Vista Gibson wills her soprano voice to Rosalie Baxter. Rowland Haegele wills his math ability to Randall Stathos. James Hansen wills his dancing ability to Emanuel Rubins. Eleanor Haworth wills her tumbling ability to Marjorie Farris. Bob Hedges wills his figure to Bill Bishop. Mary Jane Heimburger leaves her hope of getting a boy friend she wants to Ina Pamperien. Albert Hopkins wills his position as chair- man of dance committee to Richard Evans. Lynn I-Iermo wills his good graces to Freddie Hertig. Wayne Hopper wills his height to Tony Yraguen. Laurel Jensen wills her curly hair to Jake Smit. Rex McNees wills his red hair to Nola Klahr. J essica Merriam leaves her contagious giggle to Pearl Personette. Peggy Morris wills her shyness to Betty Correll. Ida Norland wills her art ability to John Yraguen. 'Doris Olson wills her ability of telling jokes to Ray Rucker. Robert Pritchard wills his ability to hold a girl to Leonard Price. Sylvia Smith wills her slimness to Jack Suiter. Marvin Stout leaves his blush to Elsie Grant. John Taylor leaves her CU to John Mangum. John Young wills his place on the tennis team to Max Hammock. 8 SENIOR CLASS PLAY The play that was chosen for presentation by the Senior Class was CAT O' NINE TAILS , a mystery, written by Laurence G. Wbrcester. This tells the recipe. Take one cold-blooded murder, add to it a human skeleton, blood- female curdling shrieks, unearthly noises, a Sherlock Holmes, a half-witted servant, a jeal- ous woman, a vicious dog, a beautiful girl, an international crook, flavor with comedy and sweeten with a secret love affair. Pour into a lonely lodge, shake well and serve with thunder and lightning and you will enjoy the taste of this mystery. The cast of characters was: James Gordon ....,,..,..............,.,.. Rowland Haegele Mrs. James Gordon ,,.,,............... Jessica Merriam Jimmie Gordon ...,......... ,...,... R obert Pritchard Jacob Webber .......,.,.. .,,,.... A lbert Hopkins Betty Webber ...,....... ....... P eggy Morris Theodora Maitland ...... ...... L aurel Jensen Henry ....,..,......,........,.,., .......... J ohn Young Fox ..,..,...,,..........,..... ........... R ex McNees Miss Smith .....,. ......,. E leanor Haworth Bridget .........,.....,, ........,.,,. I da Norland Peggy ..,.,,,.....,,,,,.,,,... .....,.,...... .......... D o ris Olson Cat O' Nine Tails ..............,....,.................... ? ? 'Z ? '? ---P.H.s.?i THE MUSIC FESTIVAL The annual Southwestern Idaho District Miusic Festival was held at Caldwell, Idaho, April 12 and 13. On Friday, Parma entered four vocal solos, Rex McNees, baritone, sang, The Blind Plowman g Leonard Price, tenor, sang Sing Me to Sleep , Gertrude Merriam, soprano, sang '4Morning g Ruth Fisk, alto, sang Prayer Perfect . Irene Brewster played a violin solo. On Saturday the Girls' Glee Club sang Green Cathedral , the Mixed Glee Club sang As Torrents in Summer and Morning Now Beckonsv. The A Capella Choir sang Farewell to the Forest and t'Jacob's Ladderu. Parma was honored by being asked to per- form in the final concert on Saturday evening which was held at the Caldwell high school aud- itorium. They sang the same numbers as the mixed chorus sang in the afternoon. lVEr. Archie Jones, head of the vocal music at the University of Idaho, at Moscow, judged the entries. ---P.H.S. GIRLS' SEXTE'l'I'E The Girls, Sexette was organized the second semester of the school year. The girls have worked hard and took part in the Annual Music Concert held at Parma, April 26. The personnel of the Sextette is: First sopranos-Gertrude Merriam, Vista Gibson. Second sopranos-Ruth Fisk, Ardeth Grover. Alto-Betty Stubblefield, Evelyn Rose. G. R. FALL CONFERENCE. The district Girl Reserve Fall Conference was held in Parma, Saturday, October 7. Rep- resentative groups were: Nampa, Caldwell, Meridian, Marsing, Wilder, Homedale, New Plymouth, Fruitland and Roswell. A Day in Oz proved to be a very enjoyable day for each of the 235 girls and advisors who attended the all-day conference and banquet in the evening. The following schedule from the Wizard of Oz outlined the day: 9:30-10:00- We get our Ruby Slippers fevery- one registersj. 10:00-11:00-'KDorothy Meets Her Friends tev- eryone gets acquaintedj. 11:00-12:15- Horse of Different Color teach school gave a demonstration of a suc- cessful programj. 12:15-12:30- Oil the Tinwoodman' Cfree timel. 12:30-1:30- Insulting the Apple Tree flunchb. 1:30-1:45- Fixing the Scarecrow Cfree timel. 1:45-3:00- Come to Oz Cvarious committee meetingsj. 3:00-4:00- Merry Old Land of Oz tsinging of G. R. songsj. 4:00-5:00- Glenda Speaks Ctalk by Mi-ss Jen- sen of the College of Idahoj. 5:00-5:15- Wash Up and Brush Well', qfree timej. 5:15-6:15- Over the Rainbow CVespers in charge of Rev. Roseberry of Caldwellj. 6:15:8:00- The Emerald City Cdinner and a programb. 8:00-10:00- Up in the Balloon Cparty in charge of Miss Vincent of Boisej. 10:00- Home is the Best Place of Allin The banquet program was as follows: 1-The Wizard of Oz-Edna Cook, Wilder. 2-Aunt Em-Mrs. Reed Moody, Nampa. 3-Dorothy-Margaret Carl-son, Caldwell. 4-Toto-Betty Willon, Marsing. 5-The Cowardly Lion-Ruby Serquest, Home- dale. 6-Munchkins-Pearl Herring and Betty Stub- blefield, Parma. 7-The Tin Woodman-Beatrice Blair, Nampa. 8-The Scarecrow-Lorraine McCormick, Ros- well. ----P.H.S.-- THE JUNIOR MUSIC CLASS This class is made up principally of Fresh- men although it is open to any student who wishes to prepare for senior glee club or secure a knowledge of the fundamentals of music. There are twenty-two students enrolled in this class this year, many of whom have had little or no previous instructions in music of any kind. In this class, the pupils study sight reading, scale and chord formations, music his- tory, and music appreciation. They meet three periods each week and receive the same credit as is given for senior glee club work. l9l STUDENT BODY PLAYS This year for the first time, three One-Act Plays were presented by the student body, in place of the usual three-act play. The plays were coached by Miss Billie Hilliard. A PATERNITY CASE Beverly Kane .,.,,,,,,,,,.,,................,.,., Curtis Young Hester Kane .....,..,,,.,,,,,,...,.,........ Jessica Merriam Jean Vernon ,. ,.....,.......,,.,,,,,,,,.......,......... Joan Polly Beverly Kane, a young husband is eternally presenting his wife with gifts. When he brings home a baby, who he claims to have adopt- ed, a climax is reached. Beverly with the help of a young nurse extricates himself from the terrifying dilemma of this situation. UTVVO CROOKS AND A LADY Miller ,....,.,,,.,........,.,..,..,...,.,..,...... Robert Pritchard Lucille ..................,.ii,..,.................,.... Laurel Jensen Mrs. Sims-Vane ............ Mary Jane Heimburger Police Inspector ..,,,,,.,,.......,...,...... Olive Campbell Garrity ......,.,.,...,.........,.......,,.,,,,,......,. Walter Burkes A theft of a valuable necklace is attempted and it is shown how the two crooks are out- witted by an old lady. NOT QUITE SUCH A GOOSE Mrs. Bell ,,,.,,.,.,,i,i,....,...,..,....,,,.,.,,. Marjorie Farris Albert Bell ....., .............,,,. J ohn Young Sylvia Bell ........ ...... E leanor Haworth Phillip Flick .........,. .....,.,.,.... M errill Bosworth Hazel Henderson ......,,,,,.......,, Gertrude Merriam A happy mother and her children and their two friends present a delightful and entertaining comedy. It is an ideal representation of a mod- ern American home. These plays were very well accepted by the public. It is a good change as it gives more students a part in this activity. ---P.H.S.---- YELL LEADERS The pep of the high school was kept up by three peppy yell leaders, Marjorie Farris, Ele- anor Haworth and Kenneth McGee. Kenneth moved away after the first semester but Marjorie and Eleanor certainly did their part in support- ing our team. P.H.S. SNAKE RIVER VALLEY TOURNAMENT The Snake River Valley Tournament was held this year at Weiser, January 31 and Feb- ruary 1, 2, and 3. The eight schools participat- ing were New Plymouth, Payette, Weiser, Em- mett, Ontario, Vale, Nyssa and Parma. Parma defeated New Plymouth in the open- ning game of the tournament, by a score of 28 to 16. This entitled Parma to play Vale on Fri- day night. Vale won by a score of 41 to 35. The trophys were presented Saturday night, Vale received the Championship trophy, Emmett the Runner-Up, and Parma the Sportsmanship Trophy for the second yea1' in succession. SENIOR GLEE CLUB. The Senior Glee Club had a successful year under the direction of Mr. C. W. Albertson. Mona Gee and Bertha Jean Harvey were pianists. The first semester We did not have any officers but during the second semester officers were as follows: President, Rex McNees: vice president, Laurel Jensen: secretary and treas- urer, Frank Gahleyg librarian, Bob Hedges, and assistant librarian, Jessica Merriam. On December 8, we presented our annual operetta, Hollywood Extra . On April 12-13 we made a trip to Caldwell to attend the annual District Music Festival. April 26, the Senior Glee Club gave their annual concert. The following students made up the per- sonnel: Sopranos: Gertrude Merriam, Ardeth Grov- er, Vista Gibson, Marjorie Farris, Jessica Mer- riam, Ruth Fisk, Bertha Jean Harvey, Janice Jensen, Ida Norland, Mary Takatori, Doris Olson. Alto: Eleanor Haworth, Evelyn Rose, Pearl Herring, Betty Stubblefield, Pearl Personette, Rosalie Baxter, Betty Correll, Laurel Jensen, Betty Gahley, Audrey Hartman, Renabel Gra- ham, Helen Douglas, Mona Gee. Baritone: Rex McNees, Bob Hedges, Rob- ert Pritchard, John Castater, Jack Suiter, Don Sopher, Joe Cummings, Charles Kerrick, Bob Baxter, Frank Gahley. Tenor: Leonard Price, Richard Evans, Blake Moore, Frank Takatori, Lowell Sayre, John Mangum. --P.H.S.- BAND Under the direction of Mr. Vilas Brandt, the P. H. S. Band enjoyed a very successful year. The Commercial Club of Parma contributed very generously in helping purchase the new sousaphone for the band. The band members were elated over a group of new pieces which included Beer Barrel Polka and K'God Bless America . The band made numerous appearances in- cluding all of Parma's home games in Basket- ball and Football. The instrumentation is as follows: Trumpets:-Charles Kerrick, Emanuel Ru- bins, Eugene Judd, Blake Moore, Irene Herring. Clarinets:-Pearl Herring, John Mangum, John Castater, Eugene Dutton. Trombone-Lyle Higgins. Baritone:-Rowland Haegele. Sousaphone:-Bob Fisk. Saxaphones:-Betty Stubblefield, Frank Takatori, Fred Hertig. Alto:-Ruth Fisk, Ralph Hopper, Gerald Jackson. Percussion:-Snare-Jessica Merriam. Bass -Bob Hedges. Cymbals-Ardeth Grover. 10 ANNUAL OPERETTA The annual operetta, Hollywood Extra, a musical comedy in two acts, was presented in the high school auditorium December 8, under the direction of C. W. Albertson. The bcok and lyrics were written by George M. Brown and the music by Charles Wakefield Cadman. The plot centered about a girl who won a movie contract and her troubles in Hollywood. Irene Maynard is going to Hollywood to be in a picture and her friends give her a send-off partyi' at the home of Uncle Abner, the post- master. Irene has a hard time getting anywhere in pictures until Uncle Abner comes to Holly- wood. He makes friends with the movie mag- nate, Mr. Goldenrod, and Irene gets an import- ant part in a picture. After seeing Uncle Abner, Irene, and some others from Hcpetown, Goldie decides to make a picture, called Uncle Abner, and promises to send a company to Hopetown to shoot it.', The romantic interest centers about Irene and Bob Wilcox, who wrote a 'song for Irene to sing in the movie contest. The com- edy relief is provided by Uncle Abner, his fiancee, Hannah Hilltop, and Bob's sister, Debby Wilcox. The cast included: Irene Maynard, future picture star-Ger- trude Merriam. Bob Wilcox, who subconsciously loves Irene -Leonard Price. Uncle Abner Maynard, postmaster of Hope- town, Maine-Rex McNees. Deborah Wilcox, Bob's sister: Debby to all -Ardeth Grover. Hannah Hilltop, engaged to Uncle Abner- Joan Polly. Corporal Benson, of the Northwest Mount- ed-Robert Pritchard. Rita Lupa, a movie star, not of first mag- nitude-Renabel Graham. Marty Williams, an extra: Debby's favorite -Frank Gahley. Harold de Bunker, an exacting director, husband of Rita-Bob Hedges. Isaac Goldenrod, a movie magnate-Jack Suiter. This cast was supported by the entire Glee Club as Hopetown friends, extras, soldiers and Algerians. -P.H.S.- ORCHESTRA Under the able leadership of Mr. Bernard Albertson, the P. H. S. Orchestra went through another successful season. Several new instru- ments were added this year, including a Hute, a cello, and a sousaphone. Among its many engagements were the Student Body play, Junior play, P. T. A., the Annual Concert, and Commencement. The personnel is: Violins-Irene Brewster, Star Robinson, Wayne Powers, Helen Kreizen- beck, Elise Hertig, Renabel Graham and Angie Hedges. Trumpets-Cha1'les Kerrick and Eman- uel Rubins. Cello-Audrey Hartman. Horns- Jerry Jackson and Ruth Fisk. Saxaphone- Betty Stubblefield. Clarinet-Pearl Herring. Trombone-Lyle Higgins. Sousaphone-Bob Fisk. Drums-Jessica Merriam. Piano-RoW- land Haegele. CLASS OFFICERS. FRESHMAN: President: Emaline Schlupe successor Twyla Suiter. Vice President: Secretary: Etta Jeanne Doman. Treasurer: Bob Hopkins. SOPHOMORE: President: Frank Takatori. Vice President: Betty Stubblefield. Secretary: Axella Norland. Treasurer: John Castater. JUNIOR: President: Marjorie Farris. Vice President: Curtis Young. Secretary: Joan Polly successor Frank Gahley. Treasurer: Richard Evans. SENIOR: President: Wayne Hopper. Vice President: Kenneth McGee. Secretary: Peggy Morris. Treasurer: Rex McNees. P.H.S.ii FRESHMAN INITIATION The annual welcome to the Freshmen by the upper classmen, was held on September 15. The girls, fpoor thingslj came wearing football suits with undone hair bedecked with a few green ribbons. The boys, not quite so unfor- tunate, had the privilege of wearing a dress or a skirt and blouse, and as many green ribbons as they could put in their hair. Most of them had as much make-up on as their faces could hold. They were all very good sports in spite of the paddles used on them by their superiors, the seniors. The Kangaroo Court provided much merriment for the upper classmen and some of the others in the afternoon. ?LP.H.S. - ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS October 16-R. B. Stringfield gave us a very interesting talk and demonstration on Chem- istry Fancies . November 6-Dr. Gable explained cosmic rays and their importance. December 5-Howa, a magician, gave a very interetaining program. January 10-The ventriloquist, Alva Brow- er was thoroughly enjoyed by all and proved to be one of our best assembly programs. April 10-Art Hook, deep sea diver, who has made over 7,000 trips to the bottom of the ocean, showed us much of his equipment and told of his battle with an octopus. Students and adults attending these pro- grams found them very interesting and are looking forward to next year's programs. JUNIOR PLAY. Spring Fever , a three-act comedy was presented by the Junior Class under the direc- tion of Miss McPherson, March 29, 1940. CHARACTERS: Hgward Brant ,,.,,.,,,l,l ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,...., L eonard Price Ed Burns ,,,,,,.,,,,,, ........ B ill Bishop Vic Lewis .:.:..... ...,.,.,.. S am Smyser Lou Herron ........ ,l.,.. M arjorie Farris Mrs. Spangler ,.,,,,,, .,...,., B etty Correll Anne Purcell ...... ..,.. C laudine Moss Vivian George ....... ,,,,,.,, E lise Hertig Henry Purcell ,..,,,. .,,,,,,,,,. C uI'tiS Young Phoebe Purcell ,....,...,,., ,,,,..,,........ B etty Gahley Maude Corey ,:,:,,:,,,,,,,,,,,........l. Bonnie Greenbank Professor Virgil Bean ,,.,,.,............. Richard Evans Dr, Dixon ,,.::,,::.,::,,,,:,,,..:.,..,.l....,,l.,.... Frank Gahley Mrs. Spangler keeps a rooming-house at Brookfield College. In addition to her regular college-boy roomers, their girls keep popping in and out, a few parents and an aunt show up, and the Prexy and Professor Bean find occa- sion to call several times. And things happen! Spring fever has hit Brookfield. -i--P.H.S.1--- SHOWS The students of Parma had the opportunity of seeing the best pictures that came to the theatre this year. Among these shows were: Young Mr. Lincoln : Man of Conquestug They Shall Have Music g Swanee River g Bala1aika g Northwest Passage , and Young Tom Edison . The highly educational value of these pro- grams can hardly be realized by many, but we appreciate them sincerely, and hope we may have more, and also wish that everyone might have access to them. --P.H.S.l-1 HIGH SCHOOL DANCES This year all of our dances have been held in the gymnasium with a nickelodion usually furnishing the music. An orchestra was hired once or twice but the nickelodion seemed to be favored because of the variety of music and orchestras it offered. A small admission was charged to help pay expenses. Most of the dances were successful with Hardtime and Leap Year dances adding variety and interest. P.H.S.ii STUDENT BODY OFFICERS The Parma High School Student Body has had a very successful year under the leadership of Robert Pritchard, president: Mary Castater, vice-president: Peggy Morris, secretary, and Eleanor Haworth, treasurer. These officers attended the conference at Weiser on February 3. The vice-president and secretary attended a meeting at Boise November 3 and 4. L x W, Q! ei gl E K W . X J 1 SCHOOL CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 5-School begins. 11- Young Mr. Lincoln , movie. 15-Freshman Initiation. Football Jamboree at Ontario. 22-Football, Adrian here. High school dance. 29-Football, Payette here. OCTOBER 6-Football, Weiser here. 7-Girl Reserve Fall Conference. 12-Six Weeks Exams. 13-Football at Homedale. High School Dance. 16-R. B. Stringfield, Chemistry Fanciesf' 20-Football, Fruitland here. 26-Football at Vale. 30- Man of Conquest , movie. NOVEIVIBER 3-Football at Nyssa. Student Body Plays. MDI-. Gable, Cosmic Rays . 10-Football at Wilder. High School Dance. 17-Football Championship with Melba. 23-Six Weeks Exams. 30-Thanksgiving Vacation. DECEMBER 5-Howa, the Magician CAssembly programj 8- Hollywood Extra , operetta. 13--Basketball Jamboree. 15-Basketball at Nyssa. 16-Basketball at Adrian. 20-Basketball, Nyssa here. JANUARY 2-Basketball, Adrian here. 3-Basketball at Notus. 5-Basketball at Roswell. 8-Basketball, Payette here. They Shall Have Music , movie. 11-Semester Exams. 12-Basketball at Fruitland. 15-Resignation of Mr. Lane. 16-Basketball, New Plymouth here. 19-Basketball, Notus here. 22-Alva Brower, ventriloquist. 23-Basketball at Payette. 26-Basketball at Wilder. 31 to Feb. 3-Snake River Valley Tourna- ment at Weiser. FEBRUARY 5-Basketball, Wilder here. 9-Basketball at New Plymouth. 13-Basketball, Homedale here. 16-Basketball, Fruitland here. 17-Arrival of Mark Maxwell, Jr. 20-Basketball, Roswell here. 22-Six Weeks Exams. 23- Balalaika , movie. 26- Swanee River , movie. 28 to March 2-Class B. Tournament at Fruitland. MARCH 14- Northwest Passage , movie. 14 15-Quill and Scroll Initiation. 27-Senior Sneak. 29-Junior Class Play. APRIL 2-Baseball at Marsing. 4-Six Wieeks Exams. 5-Baseball, Notus here. District Declamation at Meridian. 9-Baseball, Wilder here. Softball, Wilder here. 10-Art Hook, Deep Sea Dlver CAssembly programj 12-Bas-ball, Homedale here. Softball at Homedale. District Music Festival at Caldwell. 16-Tennis at Caldwell. Baseball at Roswell. Softball, Roswell here. 17-Girl Reserve Banquet. 19-Baseball, Marsing here. State Declamation. 20-Tennis Tournament. 23-Baseball at Notus. Softball, Notus here. 26-Music Concert. Baseball at Wilder. Softball at Wilder. Student Body Election. 27-Tennis Tournament. 30-Baseball at Homedale. Softball, Homedale here. MAY 3-Junior-Senior Banquet 4-Tennis Tournament. 10- Cat O' Nine Tails , Senior Play. 12-Baccalaureate. 13-Semester Exams. 15-Commencement. 16-Class Picnics. 17-Last Day of School. -----P.H.S.- GIRL RESERVE BANQUET The annual Girl Reserve Mother-Daughter banquet was held in the Community church on Wednesday, April 17. The dinner was pre- pared by the girls with the help of their advisers and served by the Junior Girl Reserves. Colorful decorations carried out the theme of Springtime . The program consisted of: Solo .................,............,........,...,.... Gertrude Merriam Reading .................... ....,,...,..,............ R uth Fisk Accordian solo ...... ..,......... V ista Gibson Musical reading ....,..............,........ Eleanor Haworth Piano solo ..,........,............................ Ardeth Grover Duet ,....,..,,.,,.,,,... Bertha Jean Harvey, Mona Gee MENU: Chicken Supreme Scalloped Potatoes Rainbow Salad Green Beans Rolls and Butter Pickles and Jelly Cake and Sauce Coffee An enjoyable evening was completed with a group song. S 0 W i r i C 0 W I W Post ortem N8-me Cause f Death Words Occupation in Heaven 1- RIL BOSWORTH Women Z AAAA 4 A' Heaven can wait A It didl wait 2-SAVILLA BURAU Mouse It's the little thing that count Lady's maid 3- liarthdualcel Dem it all!! 444 A 4 Chemist A4-MANY CASTA Fr ze to death 4142-choo! 4 A Cough drop saleslady 5-MONA Old age Please don't quote me Woman few words 6-VISTA GIBSON Talking! Now if can be told sin-'S telling it yet 7-RO D HAEG Struck with an over-ripe egg during debate We will attempt to prove Egg beater A 44 8-JAMES HANSEN' Life in general! Death comes toigreat people, thats why oldlge lair? antfwodt be ZS-ELEANOR HAWORTH 'runibiing Now iffifn front ihffff siiu n-i-oilin' 10-BOB ES Over work alwavs saylthe word is mightier than the sword Loyalty 11-MARY JANE HEIMBURGER Laughed to death It wasn't funny but I'l1 laugh Still a laughin' 12-ALBERT HOPKINS Slipped in the barn W'here's a stra to clutch? Hay maker IPLYNN Mo C lwniilailhiinseif nfdenin C CACA! Did C1 QinCCC M CCCCCCC Rickgha cinniifenr 14-WAYNE HOPPER struck by fi-iic1fCC CCC C ons on: 'rnick-duck. Tnick afiiier 15-LAT-'RFE JENSEN 4Flhght- 4444 44 44 A 44 44 I didn't wink husb:u1d4 Scrub woman E-Ei-EWEAAAOAU O A A A A A A !Fei4drTalcactus A A 44 A AA 44 Menlwliw raise cactus Awilll get itlin the end Cactus farmer F1-JESSICA MERRIAM You guess You an't hang me 'Still a-swingin' K-PEGGl?4MORRlS Caught her hair in an electric fan It on't bilong now Hair-raiserlu 19-IDA NORLAND Radio announcing Tune np nine, kiddie spy 20-DORIS OLSON Banana peel Slips dohqzlcount 4 A AA 4 A Banana peeler 5RiTc1QfDl Kninied C C C Wenlflnn ning And-Lali nlefniftillsss CCC CHQS Csnifiiessi 'C CC l5I?4fiNHC CWB! It vfasnw suicide C it C CY0iIn1EdQi?EfCC CCNCCC Nffwiiiin' C C 3 A4 4 A ming A M MAMMACU A A lAI'll beat that train t the crossing She's here song place C ZILZIOI-IIWAYQER A 444 4Struck byuwife A 4444 A C What am Ii?QMan or mouse! Recluse W f5lJOEN4-SIOUNOAAAAACMM A Guillotined44w M A ain't got nobody. Busfbov 151 I FOOTBALL J AMBOREE The Football Jamboree was held at Ontario, September 15. The eight teams that participated were Payette, Nyssa, Vale, Ontario, Weiser, Parma, Emmett and Fruitland. Each team play- ed a quarter. There was no scoring during the game. A trophy was awarded to the best cheering section. The award was made on orginality, leadership, sportsmanship and unison. The trophy was awarded to Weiser. Before the Jamboree, six bands marched ahead of their respective teams. The bands then played The Star Spangled Banner' in unison. -----P.H.S.-+-- FOOTBALL SEASON The Parma Panthers enjoyed the best sea- son in several years. last fall. losing only two games and tying one. The lzsses were to Vale and Nyssa, and the tie was with Weiser. The Panthers won the Class B Football Championship for this district by defeating Homedale, Fruitland and Wilder. After the regular playing season. Parma went to Caldwell. where they played Melba at Hayman Field. The score was 0 to O. Each team received a trophy. The boys who made letters were: Seniors- John Young, Cmanagerjg Robert Pritchard. Qcaptainjg Wayne Hopper, Albert Hopkins, Rex McNees, Marvin Stout. Juniors-Jack Suiter, Curtis Young, John Yraguen, Max Hammock, Raymond Laflin, Ray Rucker, Frank Gahley, Sam Smyser, Leonard Price. Hopper. Freshmen-Ralph Football schedule: Sept. 15-Jamboree. 22-Adrian at Parma . .... ...,..... 3 3 6 29-Payette at Parma ..,.,,. 6 0 Oct. 6-Weiser at Parma .,..... 7 7 13-Homedale at Homedale .. ..... 19 0 20-Fruitland at Parma . ....... ..... 1 4 8 We They 26-Vale at Vale .......,...,..,..,. ..... 0 6 Nov. 2-Nyssa at Nyssa ...... .,,,..... 0 28 10-Wilder at Wilder .... ......... 3 2 6 111 61 P.H.s.- FOOTBALL BANQUET The football banquet of 1939-40 was held in the Community Church basement, which was decorated in red and white. Each table was centered with a football and candles. Those present were the players, their girl friends, and members of the faculty. The Home Economics class and the players' mothers served a delicious dinner. Robert Pritchard, captain of the football team, acted as toa-strnaster. Mr. Elmo Peterson was the main speaker of the evening. 16 BASKETBALL JAMBOREE Parma was host to three teams this year at the annual Basketball Jamboree, December 13. ihe teams were Roswell, Wilder, Notus and Parma. The first game was between Parma and Wilder, tlie second was between Roswell and littus. l-arma and Notus were winners. In the final game Notus defeated Parma by a score of 13 to 11, and they were awarded a trophy. Lach game consisted of 16 minutes of play. - P.H.S.-T BASKETBALL SEASON Parma got off to a fast start, winning the first few games of the season. In the Class B schedule, only fzur of eleven games were lost. The schccl splrit ran high as the team fought its way to the finals of the Class B Tournament. The nine lettermen with manager were: Seniors: Wayne Hopper, captain: Robe1't Pritch- ard, John Young. Juniors: Curtis Young, Max Hammock, Ray Laughlin. Sam Smyser, and Jack Suiter, manager. Freshmen: Lowell Sayre. The schedule for the season was as follows: Opponent Parma Oppft Nyssa .. .............,....................... ..... . ....35 33 Adrian ,.... .. ..,,, 31 26 Nyssa ....... .. ..... 31 26 Cascade ........ .. ..... 35 29 Adrian ..... ..,..... 3 4 25 Notus . ...... ......... 8 20 Roswell .... .. ..... 32 34 Payette ........... .. ..... 23 25 Fruitland ............. ...,..... 2 9 16 New Plymouth ..... .,...... 2 1 13 Notus ...............,...,...,.,.........,. ............ 2 3 14 Payette Y..,..,.....,.,.,,,,,,...... ,.,,..,..,............. 3 0 23 Wilder .,.....,..,....,.,.,....,..,.,.,...................... 36 7 New Plymouth CS.R.V. Tournj ........ 28 16 Vale fS.R.V. Tournj ............................ 35 41 Wilder .............................. . .. .. . ..... ...23 29 New Plymouth ........ .. ..... 24 20 Homedale .... . .. .....28 34 Fruitland ..... . .... . ........ .. .. . ........... ...31 19 Roswell ................ ...... ............................ 3 6 28 Middleton CClass B Tournamenti .... 32 23 Homedale CClass B Tournamentb .... 33 19 Notus QClass B Tournamentj .... ..... 1 3 33 651 553 l-P.H.s.1- CLASS B BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. Eight outstanding teams gathered at Fruit- land for the Class B Basketball Tournament on February 28, 29, March 1 and 2. Two games were played each night with a single elimination system. The first night Notus easily won over Franklin by a score of 22 to 9. Mt. Home downed Wilder, 25 to 14. The second night Parma beat Middleton, 32 to 23, and Homedale won over Fruitland by a close score of 23 to 21. The third night, Parma and Notus battled their way to the finals by defeating Homedale and Mt. Home, respectively. Parma lost to Notus in the final game of the tournament by a score 33 to 13. Thus Notus received the championship award, Parma the runner-up and Wilder was presented the sportsmanship trophy. ' ,1.,., f'N ,, , X pg ,ww A 7 f 8' A 2 A s ,- 5 w Is 2 5 Q X v 73 i m. , xv 'xi ' A fs 2 'Nw-1+ 9 53 r 39 Q AQHA 425,26 ,Anna 9 vm S- 4' I G. A. A. Miss Margaret McPherson was the new director of G. A. A. this year. Many students earned the 100 points for a felt letter and the 200 points for a chenille letter. This year three girls attended a play day in Boise. The girls were Marjorie Farris, Bon- nie Greenbank and Elsie Grant. The officers of the year were: President, Mary Castaterg vice president, Jessica Merriam, and secretary, Eleanor Haworth. Coaches of the various sports were: Tumbling: Helen Douglas and Axella Nor- land: baseball: Bonnie Greenbank and Elsie Grant: basketball: Betty Stubblefield and Ida Norland, soccer: Evelyn Rose and Dorothea Douglas, tennis: Donna Mae Pennell and Naoma Grant: hiking: Jessica Merriam and Elise Hertig: biking: Marjorie Farris and Eleanor Haworth, horseshoes: Betty Correll and Rosalie Baxter: ping-pong, Lenna Mae Hammock. The following students made 100 points: Etta Jean Doman, Bonnie Greenbank, Joan Farris, Helen Douglas, Gertrude Merriam, Naomi Grant, Betty Correll, June Rose, Evelyn Rose, Betty Stubblefield, Axella Norland, and Donna Mae Pennell. Ida Norland, Eleanor Haworth, Mary Cas- tater and Elsie Grant made 200 points. lP.H.S.-l GIRL RESERVES. Under the leadership of President Joan Polly, who was succeeded by Peggy Morris, the second semester, the Girl Reserves had a successful year. Meetings were held twice a month. Several interesting and clever programs were given at the various meetings, as a result of the efforts of the program chairman, Ruth Fisk, and the song chairman, Jessica Merriam. ' The Girl Reserves held a candy sale, mer- chants lunches, and a card party which netted them a good profit. Officers of the club this year were: Joan Polly, president: Peggy Morris, vice president: Eleanor Haworth, secretary, and Marjorie Farris, treasurer. Advisors were Mrs. Haworth and Miss McPherson. -i--P.H.S.i- QUILL AND SCROLL The Genevieve Watts Chapter of Quill and Scroll began the year with two members, Jessica Merriam and Eleanor Haworth. March 15th, eight new members were initiated into the organization. The initiaties Were: Rowland Haegele, Mary Jane Heimburger, Mona Gee, Doris Olson, Marjorie Farris, Esther Osborne, Betty Correll, and Sam Smyser. The initiation program was as follows: Meaning of Quill and Scroll-Mrs. Dunbar. History of Genevieve VV.atts Chapter-Jessica Merriam. Address, Books -Reverend Schmidt. Presentation of New Members-Mrs. Haworth. Pledge and Award of Pins-Eleanor Haworth. The initiates were welcomed into the Chap- ter and began work on the annual immediately. 18 DEBATE. The queston for debate this year was: Resolved: That the Federal Government Should Own and Operate the Railroads. In addition to having practice debates with neighboring schools as in past years, we be- came members of the Snake River Valley De- bate Conference. The members of this Debate Conference included. Nyssa, Vale, Ontario, Fruitland, Emmett, Harper, Weiser and Parma. During the year four debate tournaments were held. Nyssa, Emmett, Vale and Fruitland held these tournaments. The last tournament held in Fruitland determined the championship. Parma sent one affirmative team, John Young and Kenneth Carlock. Nyssa won the cham- pionship and Parma tied with Vale and Harper for third place. The student teams from Parma this year were: Aifirmative: John Young and Kenneth Carlockg Blake Moore and Frank Takatorig Emanuel Rubins, John Castater and Virgil Sew- ard. Negative: Lynn Hermo and Rowland Haegele: Ralph Hopper and Charles Kerrick. ---PHS?-1 DECLAMATION Quite a large number of students took part in declamation activities this year. Eliminations were made by tryouts before the assembly. The students who were in the local centest were: Humorous reading: Gertrude Merriam. Original oration: Leonard Price. Oration: Pearl Herring. Dramatic readings: Renabel Graham, Esther Osborne, Betty Correll, Betty Stubblefield and Ruth Fisk. Gertrude Merriam, Renabel Graham and Pearl Herring were selected to represent Parma at the District Festival in Meridian. Gertrude Merriam won an excellent rating which entitled her to attend the State Meet at Burley. The Powers That Be , a fantasy, received a superior rating at Meridian. The cast was: Power the First ................................ Frank Gahley Power the Second ....... ,............. J ohn Young Jane ..................,.......... .... J essica Merriam Patricia .................... .......... M ary Castater Gwendolyn .......,.,.......................... Eleanor Haworth Betty ........,...............................,... Betty Stubblefield l-P.H.S.i?- J OURNALISM Every other week the members of Journal- ism have met and produced the Panther Tales our school paper. Mrs. Haworth was super- visor for the first semester, but Miss Hilliard took her place the second semester. 'I'he members were Ida Norland, Marjorie Connor, Jessica Merriam, Mary Jane Peterson, Doris Olson, Esther Osborne, Eleanor Haworth, Marjorie Farris, Sylvia Smith, SaVilla Burau, Mona Gee, Mary Jane Heimburger, Jack Suiter, John Young, Rowland Haegele. Curtis Young, Sam Smyser, Bob Hedges and Wayne Hopper. Top-G. A. A. Bottom-GIRL RESERVES wwf ln Tap-QUILL 8z SCROLL Szccxnd Huw--DEBATE Third Row-DECLAMATION Bnttum Two RowsiJOURNALIS1VI I 19 I ln ecttttres BE SI RONG fBabcockJ Be strong! We are n t here to play, to dream, to driftg Vlfe have i.a-d work to ao, ind loads to lift. Shun not the struggle- face itg Ls lgods gift. Be strong! Say not, The days are evil. W'i.o's to blame? And fold not the hands and acquiesce-oh shame! Stand up, speak cut, and bravely, in Godls name Be strong! It matters not how deep intrenchcd the wr. ng, How hard the battle goes, the dry hcw longg Faint not-right cn! 'icmorrow comes the song. ---P.H.S.i-- AN ODE TO TIIE SENIORS Well school will soon draw to a close Wlith all .is lessons, joys and woes, But we aren't one bit blue, by gum For summertime to us spells fun! Of course a tear we'll shed for thcse Dear Seniors who from here will go To make their place whate'er it be In this land cf opportunity Wie wish you success one and all And if mishap your way befalls Just think back to days gone by When you were part of Parma Hi And how when there you smiled and won Oelr disappointments as they'd come. And next year we will try to take The places you this year forsake So lower classmen bow ye down To us the Senior of '41! l Renabel Graham. -- P.H.S.l- GLUG GLUG Ice cream sodas Are the very nicest drink, I think there is, With pineapple, or crushed berry And a lot of cooling fizz. But I often raise the quarry why the straw Through which I sup Always seems to snag a berry And then plug completely up! All my efforts and struggles To dislodge it, make the most, Awful squawks and burps and gurgles, Frowned upon by Emily Post. Modem life can be unnerving When we meet itls minor flaws Isn't there some way of serving Smaller fruits or larger straws. Submitted by R. S. N. NOT IN VAIN CEmily Dickinsonl If I can stop one heart from breaking I shall not live in vain: If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting rcbn Unto its nest again, I shall not have lived in vain. -S ----P.H.S.l SCHOOL CH1n1y VanDyk:D I put my heart to school In the world where mcn grow wise: Go cut, I said, and learn the ruleg Come back when you win a prize. My heart came back again: New where is th: prize? I cried- The rule was false, and the prize was pain, And the teacher's name was Pride. I put my heart to schorl In the woods where veeries sing. And brooks run clean and cool, In the fields where wild flowers spring. And why do you stay so long My heart, and where do you roam? The answer came with a laugh and a song.- I find this schcol is homef' e-.---P.H.s. - EDITORIAL People of the world come and go-some contribute little to our world of knowledge, some give a great deal. In 1840, it was believed that no more in- ventions cr improvements were necessary for conveniences of our people. Since this time all the modern necessities, such as: automobiles, electricity, telephones, and many others have come into use. We do not realize the new things from day to day, but looking back over the years the changes are clearly seen. Men and wcmen of the world make their contributions and pass on. Some of them live in our memories, others are soon forgotten. A man that will long be remembered by the Parma students for what he has done for edu- cation in Parma is Mr. Lane, who resigned January 8. He contributed 11112 years of strength, knowledge, patience and kindness to helping the students of Parma High School. --l-P.H.S.l- COLD STORAGE Waiter: These are the best eggs we have had for years. Mr. Brandt: Well, bring me some you haven't had so long. I r I' PEACE The problem foremost in the minds of the world today is how to live in peace. In this country cf ours where we are without sounds cf cannons and the droning cf airplanes, we hardly realize what it could mean. We go cn and cn talking of war when we should be talk.ng only of PEACE. The Americas, both North and South, are in the positicn to teach and lead the way of peace. Ours is the most wonderful, and most blessed natcn in the world. No place else is there freedom of speech and press. We can know both sides of every question if we wish, or many sides if there are more than two. We have many problems within cur nation which need all of the attention of our people- but, since the modern devices of transportation and communication bring us so close to the rest of the world it is necessary fcr us to take notice of what is going on, as it affects us much more than most people understand. We have our Congress! Men chosen to rep- resent the people! Wie should give them our assurance of loyal support and trust, as history repeats a house divided against itself cannot stand ! Let us, the youth of the nation, talk peace! Think peace! And encourage peace! Students of Parma High let's help to find a way out that the world may enjoy the good things of this earth as is our heritage. Let the United States lead the way to ever- lasting peace. Once the Prince of Peace said, f'Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the Children of God. Olive Campbell. --P.H.S.-i THE PROBLEM Said the artist: Ill give you five dollars if you'll let me paint you. The old mountaineer shifted his tobacco from one cheek to the other and back again. It's easy moneyf' said the artist. Thar hain't no question ,oout thet, the mountaineer replied, I was jus' a-wonderin' how I'd git the paint often myself afterwards! -lP.H.S.-l THE REAL THING Lady, if you will give us a nickle my little brother'll imitate a hen. You mean he can cackle like a hen?l' Naw, replied the boy in disgust. He wouldn't do a cheap imitation like that, he'1l eat a woimf' ?-P.H.S.--- DEFINED Mrs. Dunbar: Donald, why are you so late this morning? Donald Johnston: 'fMy mother had to wash my peninsula. Mrs. Dunbar: Your what? Donald: My peninsula! Didn't you tell me yesterday that a peninsula was a neck of dirt? 22 A WALK IN THE WOODS One mtrning I was suddenly awakened from deep slumber in my HAMMCCK by the loud cltnglng of the CAMPBELL. I jumped out and yelled, f'Dcn't worry, lVLcm, I a CUMMINGS. I woudn't miss that good fried HERRING and HC NEY and biscuits for anything. Having eaten my breakfast, I decided to go for a welk in the WOODS. As I GAHLEY walked along, I heard some birds who were very good WHISTLERS. ImaginQng me to be one cf thcm made me think that there's really nothing MOORE exciting cn sea NOR-LAND than flying in the air. Soon I came upon a little stream that was filled with MOSS and water-CRESS. After walking several more yards I came upon a place that was once used as a CORRELL but was now inhabited by millions of grass-HOP- PERS. Meandering cn a ways I came upon a little store. I was glad to stop here for I could get a cool drink from the little FOUNTAIN. I asked the little man with LAFLIN wrinkles around his eyes, who owned the store and found that he did. I asked him where he was born and he said, UOSBORNE in SCO'ITland.l' I asked him the PRICE of a package of gum and he said a NICHOL a package, so I decided not to get cne. Later I met a BISHOP who was also out for a breath of air. Presently I came upon a little GREENBANK that was clustered with YOUNG ROSES. I picked a few to put on my BURAU and then ambled on again. Even though my legs are STOUT, I had GROEN tired, so I decided to cut through some I-IEDGES and a STUBBLEFIELD and make my way home shorter. Wfhen Mom saw how tired I was, she said, UGEE I'll GRANT youire pretty tired. W'ouldn't you like a HEIMBURGERT, Yes, I quickly repliedg and put some of that GOOeyING WHITE stuff on it. Put it between some GRA- HAM bread, too Mom. Ida Norland. 1-P.H.s.-1 WHAT WAS IT? It was during mess and the orderly officer, glaring down the long table, demanded if there were any complaints about the food. Private Jones rose slowly and extended his cup: Taste this, Sirl' The officer took a sip, hesitated a moment, and said scathingly: Very excellent soup, I call it. Yes, sir, agreed Jones, but the corporal says it's tea, and the cook served it as coffee, and just now I found a toothbrush in it! P.H.S.-l ACTION WANTED Two senior girls were discussing men. Asked Jessie, Which would you desires most in a husband-brains, wealth or appear- ance?,' Appearance, replied Mary Jane, and the sooner, the better! SCHOOL AGAIN Wlhen vacation time is ended And the school year has begun It means that all of us youngsters Must leave all our fun And go to work in earnest For I'm 'sure you will agree That if we are a success in life There's work for you and me. There are some who're really trying To climb the ladder of success But in spite of this the most of us Are calling them fresh , However, if they keep on trying As we see they're started out, By the time that School has ended They'll know what it's about. The Sophomores are a funny group They're neither first nor last, But they are very happy to know The freshman year is past. And that they now are venturing Toward the Junior Class And after they've left the sophomore year, They have nothing else to fear. The Juniors are a busy bunch, For they have much to do. They have to bolster up their bank And give the senior's banquet, too. And when the term is ended They leave 'school with a cheer, For all successfully have Reached their senior year. We wonder as we gaze around Upon the senior class Why the happy days of High School ln spite of all-must pall. With tears and sighs and fond farewells We bid our friends adieu As they hand us our diplomas We know that we are through. Teachers, classmates and dear friends 'Tis true that we must part, And out into this cruel world Each graduate will start. We hope our friends good wishes As we go on our way And that we will grow better With the passing of each day. Ida Norland -l-P.H.S.l STRONG VERB If you had a little more -spunk, Miss Mc- Pherson said sternly to one of her boys, You would stand better in your class. Now, do you know what spunk is? Yes, Ma'am replied Rex, f'It's the past participle of spank. --P.H.S.l-- TIT-FOR-TAT Ray Laughlin: Woman is nothing but a rag, a bone, and a hank of hair. Helen Douglas: Man is nothing but a brag, a groan, and a tank of air. 23 BASEBALL Baseball has returned to Parma with a bang! after seven years absence. The team was pretty good considering everything that had to be done in order to make a good ball team. The schools on Parma's list included: Marsing, Notus, Wilder. Homedale and Roswell. The members of the team were: Robert Pritchard. Wayne Hopper, Ken Otani, Max Hammock, John Yraguen. Ray Rucker, Tony Yraguen, Merril Bosworth, Joe Yraguen. Others on the squad were : Marion Viaene, Fred Hertig, Eugene J udd, Ralph Hopper, Donald Sayre, Jake Smit, Gerald Jackson, Blake Moore, John Castater. ---P.H.S.--- GIRLS' SOFTBALL This is the first year that Parma High School has had a girls' softball team. They played two games with the following schools: Roswell, Notus, Homedale and Wilder. They were very successful this season. The following was the line-up for the season: Catcher .....,.,.... ...,.... ............................ T wy la Suiter Pitcher .....,,,.., ....... I da Norland First base ,,,,.., .,,,,,,. B etty Correll Second base .,... ., ,,,, ,. Doris White Third base ,..,,. ...,,.,. M arjorie Connor First short ....... ,,,.... E tta Jean Doman Second short .,.... .,....,.,. H elen Douglas First fielder .,,,,.,, ....... P earl Herring Second fielder ....,,,...,.,.,,.i.t.,.t,.,t,,,,,.tt Erma Groen Third fielder .,....,i..,,....,,,.,,,,,,,,i,,..,i. Axella Norland The alternates for first, second and third fielders are Jane Search, Geneva Pierce and Lenna Mae Hammock. P.H.S.-i-- TENNIS P. H. S. Tennis teams again proved them- selves to be among the best in the state this year. The boys' team won matches from Cald- well, Weiser, Nampa, Boise and Meridian. If the good work can be kept up Parma will be State Champions again this year. Most of the matches this year are carried on in tournaments, one being held each Saturday since April 20. John Young is Southwestern Idaho Champion and is picked by leading Tennis authorities to become the State singles champion. The six ranking boys are :John Young, Curtis Young, Sam Smyser, Lowell Sayre, Frank Takatori, Rowland Haegele and Rex McNees. The six ranking girls are: Bonnie Green- bank, Naoma Grant, Elsie Grant, Evelyn Rose, June Rose and Joan Farris. l-P.H.S.-l RECIPE Tony: 'tWhat is college bred? Mr. Yraguen: My boy, they make college bred from the Hour of youth and the dough of old ageli' wc jg, CONCERT The annual Band, Orchestra and Glee Club Concert was held Friday night, April 26, 1940, in the Parma High School Auditorium. The following program was carried out: Orchestra 1. Tamborin from Cephale and Procris' Andre Ernest Gretry Orchestra. 2. Meditation COn a theme by Edward Batistej Bastiste-Roberts. 3. Violin solo Cavatina by Rolfe-played by Irene Brewster. 4. Danze Calabrese Cltalian Folk Dancej Pietro Morell. 5. Oracle Overtrure-Otis Taylor. Glee Club la. As Torrents in Summer-U, Edw. Elgar, arr. by Noble Cain. lb. Morning Now Beckons CSlovakian Folk Songj arr. by C. F. Manney- Entire Ensemble 2a. Soft Shadows Fallingn, by Falling. 2b. The Big Brown Bear , by Mana Zucca- Girls' Sexette. 3a. Farwell to the Forest , by Mendelssohn. 3b. Jacob's Ladder , a negro spiritual, by H. W. Loomis- A Capella Choir 4a. The Green Cathedral , by Carl Hahn. 4b. Tis Springu, by Fracis C. Darr- Girls' Glee Club 5a. One Fleeting Hour , by Dorothy Lee. 5b. 'tDark Waters QSpiritualD. by Will James- sa Band 1. God Bless America CMarchJ Irving Berlin 2. Novelty COverturej 3. The Show Boy fMarchJ Will Huff. 4. Chalma CWal-tzj Bemett. 5. The Booster CMarchJ 6. '4Ciribiribin CWaltzD .7. High School Cadets' CMarchJ. BACCALAUREATE AND COMMENCEMENT Baccalaureate Services were held Sunday evening, May 12, 1940, at the Community Church. Dr. Millar, of the College of Idaho, gave the main address. Commencement Exercises for the Class of 1940 were held May 15, 1940, in the auditorium. The commencement address was given by M. M. VanPatten, superintendent of schools at Emmett and president of the Southwestern Idaho Educa- tion Association. Music was furnished by the high school music departments. No valedictory or salutatory addresses were given this year. Twenty-five Seniors received diplomas as a reward for their efforts of the past four years. --P.H.S.l-- J UNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET. The Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom was held at the Masonic Temple, Friday, May 3. The theme of the banquet this year, was Confuscius Says . The room was decorated in a profusion of spring Howers. Chinese umbrellas, lanterns and incense burners decorated the tables. Marjorie Farris, Junior President, acted as toastmistress. Welcome ...,... .... M arjorie Farris Response ......,,.i.... ....... ........ W a yne Hopper Piano Solo ........,,,...,,i.,,..,... ...... M ary Takatori Senior Class Advisor .,,... .,...,..... M r. Sayre Class Will ..,..........,,,...... .......... M ona Grow Quartet ,,,,.. ..... J unior Students Talk ....,....,......... .........,..,.. M r. Maxwell Reading ,,,,,..,........ ....... R enabel Graham Class Prophecy ..... ,........ F rank Gahley Closing .......,,,,,.....................,..,.,,........ Mrs. Haworth After the banquet, a Grand March was led by the Junior President and her partner and dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The staff wishes to thank Mrs. Haworth, our adviser, who gave her help, time and advice in preparing this book. The printing of this Annual was done by the Parma Review in Parma. 'I'he engravings of this annual were made by the Craft Engraving and Electrotype Com- pany of Seattle, Washington. The photographic work was done by the Young Home Studio of Nampa. l24l ,, -, we 91' 4 -.