Paseo High School - Paseon Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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ASSEMBLIES With the passing of another school year, we may remember it as one with very inter- esting assemblies. We heard the ideals and aims of the Future Farmers of America from the president of the national organization in October. In this program, we were shown, by Mr. Roth, the art of carving a lamb. On November 10 Major Paul Byrum gave us a most inspiring lecture on HOPE FOR PERMANENT PEACE stressing Peace with your own soul will inevitably bring peace with others. We all stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. For the first time in a number of years, the R. O. T. C. presented, what was hoped to be the beginning of an annual eventg an outdoor assembly, centering on the drill of the cadets. Sgt. Cant- rell familiarized the student body with R. O. T. C. by explaining its purpose. Sixteen pro- motions were revealed. Such outstanding personalities as Zazu June Pitts, Mickey Bill Rooney, .Ioan Pat Davis, Mrs. Edith Uppington, and H. B. Dagwood were present on our stage in December, vouching for the great show, The Pepperadef' The music department, directed by Miss Zimmerman, sang beautiful Christmas songs and carols. The story of Christmas was read by Maryellen Henderson from a rostrum covered with a white drape and decorated with candles. In January the Western Dental College Glee Club presented a stirring program of music led by Mr. Davidson of the college. The second OCTOBER October 1-7 Four cheerleaders are chosen to aid the team, whose dainty heroes bow in assembly. The drivers, course, new crafts course, and faculty picnic occupy entire school, while G. R. and Hi-Y beckon. Heard around: Oh, that, it's harmless. Just a chartered club pledge. October 8-15 The nickelodeon mixer makes a hit. Illness very popular Cnew health assistantsj. Some are busy broadcasting, entering Scholastic contest, or furthering charity Campaign- Stage crew to work. Pirates and Vikings tie. Page 9 January assembly was sponsored by the Auto Club, and two of our alumni addressed us. Bob McCarthy presented to the school a decorated, framed copy of the Auto Club Constitution. 'tRailroads should be under government ownership, was the subject of the debate in February. Bob Peake introduced Thorp, McCarthy, and Frasch as negatives and 'D-2112, Peltzman, and Whitsitt as affirmatives. Edge was given to neither side. The captains of Paseois three championship basketball squads were present when the student body paid tribute to these organizations as one great Paseo team in February. In March we learned how to enter a theatre politely and courteously without receiving evil and upsetting stares from those we bother. Also, Miss Miniace's speech classes taught us that making love to- an older woman is futile, as was illustrated. in The Trysting Place. In the next assembly, Milton Gross- man won the poetry reading, contest and the English department brought. out the great acting ability of George Robb in The Mar- riage Proposalf' On April 12, the Very Rev. Claude W. Sprouse spoke to the school at the National Honor Society Induction, where the new mem- bers were formally taken into the society. The officers explained the Ideals, History, and Emblem of the organization. The band deserves a great amount of credit from the school for its musical additions to the assemblies. October 16-23 R. O. T. C. salutes new promotion, and speech classes record their voices. Freshmen struggle through a reading test while seniors pose for Paseon pictures. A. A. U. W. elects sophomores. Bucs fall before Indians. October 24-31 Open House greets parents. F. F. A. addresses studes. Flash! A revue replaces fall play and a contest for two new pep songs begins. Pirates tie East. Warning for the month: Careful how you spook. Hallowe'en's around the corner, so's teacher.

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X f s SF I 3 y ESQ 5 , ka i Fra Sl'tTf1QT1 i Induction J THE FRESHMAN INDUCTION One of Paseo's distinctive traditions was carried on for the third, consecutive year. The ceremony, which introduces our freshmen to Paseo and her fine ideals, rose to even greater importance in our school year, much to the delight of our principal. The purpose of the Freshman Induction Ceremony is to present Paseo High School in all her glory to the incoming freshmen. It pictures what is expected of them at Paseo in the paths of service, loyalty, and social activities. Joanne Johnson and Richard Hansing, representing the senior class, presented Paseo Page 8 to Anna Fox and Fred Timms, the freshman representatives. Nadine Fugett, in a robe of silver, explained the worth of sincerity. The gold that is within us, our honor, was found by Shirley Rex. The robe of satin, depicting loyalty to one's friends, parents, and school was worn by Milton Grossman. Bob McCarthy, in the red robe of courage, elucidated the value of the ability to face the trials of school and the battles of later life. All phases of school life were exhibited to the freshmen with the hope of instilling a deep loyalty to Paseo. and her high ideals in the hearts of her students.

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