Payson High School - Paysonian Yearbook (Payson, UT)

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DECEMBER 1 Preseason basketball started off with a defeat by the Cyprus Pirates, 49-24. 3 The team traveled southward and won over Monroe by a margin of one point, 31-32. 4 More basketball . . . Another win . . . Beaver was defeated by the Lions by a score of 37-44. 8-9-10 The Speech Class presents Silas Marner which proved very successful. 11 Payson meets another defeat as B Y High wins with a score of 58-46. 15 The band proves their abilities with a very talented assembly. 17 Another trip for the basketball team. Millard loses to the Lions, 40-44. 18 More victories to bring home as Pay- son edges Delta, 39-46. 22 As league games near, Payson seems to be retaining their winning streak with a win of 33-39 over Lincoln. Teachers are sympathetic as survivors of FHA Slumber Party walk through classes in a daze. 23 The mighty Lions win again as they finish with a score of 42-50 over Cyprus. The Seminary holds its annual Christmas dance following the game. 27 The preseason games come to a close as the Lions are defeated, 47-31 by Gun- nison. 24-Jan.3 The long awaited Christmas va- cation finally arrives. Books were forgotten as we begin ten days of leisure. JANUARY 6 Delta meets Payson in a hard fought wrestling match. 1 9 ' I' Q p 4-ft it JANUARY 7 First league game . . . A pep assembly starts the spirit off high and Spanish Fork is defeated in a thrilling game by a score of 30-31. 10 The wrestling team iourneys to Pleas- ant Grove for a test of brawn. 13 More wrestling . . . This time Payson plays host to Lehi. 14 The Sophomores prove they know their way around with an outstanding assembly and dance. 21 In high spirit Payson travels to Nephi to watch another basketball contest. The team holds high our colors with a score of 40-54. 27 Carbon arrives at Payson and meets the wrestling team in a well-matched meet. 28 Founders Day . . . Tintic finds Payson a hard team to beat as they lose to the Lions 44-60. FEBRUARY 4 One of the most thrilling games of the season took place in Springville High, but the Devils couldn't make the grade and the Lions won with a score of 39-42. 7 The Delta Phi Chorus brought a very enjoyable assembly to the students from the Y . 11 Our first league loss . . . and to Spanish, too. The team fought hard but the Dons were victorious 31-41. 11-12 Regional wrestling meet. 18 The Lions fight back to hold their first place title and the Juab Wasps are defeated 36-38. 18-19 State Wrestling Meet. 25 The long trip to Tintic was not in vain as the Lions returned with a score of 46-59.

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OCTOBER 7-8-9 At last . . . Teachers attend Educa- tion Convention while the students have a hay day. I4 FHA Come As You Are Party. Gale Peterson steps in as president for the coming year. l5 Old rivals meet again as we clash with Spanish Fork. Payson won with a score of 26-0, which led the Pep Club Dance to an even bigger success. I8 A Lyceum in the middle of the after- noon was a welcomed change to students. 2l As football season nears its end, Springville takes a win of 27-O from the scrappling Lions. 29 Football comes to a final end. The Payson Lions were hoping for a smashing victory but were defeated by B Y High 27-7. NOVEMBER 4-5 Junior Miss was presented by the Speech Class and was an outstanding success. ll A very effective program set the right atmosphere for Armistice Day. 19 The FHA Ceremony welcomed new members amid candle-light and refresh- ments. 20 Seminary dance. 24 Appropriate decorations and a well planned Turkey Strut combined to make a very successful evening. 30 The B.Y.U. presented an outstanding assembly to show a small portion of college life. SEPTEMBER Vacation Overll Believe it or not . . . we're actually looking toreward to school. 10 Registration . . Oh well who needs money anyway. The football season starts oft with a bang as the Lions win over Beaver 7-6. ll More football. The boys didn't have time to recooperate and Union walked a- way with a score of 39-6. I3 School days . . . an assembly at 9:00 introduces the teachers to the new students. Mr. Jones briefly outlines the year and school officially starts. I7 Payson Lions play host to Provo, but unlike good guests, they left with a score of 27-O. 24 Initiation Assembly . . . After two days of Yes'm to the Juniors and Seniors, the Sophomores are officially welcomed in Payson High with a Rollicking as- sembly. The football team wins over Lehi with a score of 13-7. 30 Ag Initiation . . . The boys looked very sharp in their new outfits. The FFA held a party in the girls gym which was a huge success. OCTOBER l The National Assemblies began with The Chimers, Spirit was high as we iourneyed to Pleasant Grove but the spirit zoomed downward as we returned with a defeat, 12-O. 6 The football team fights back and takes a victory from A. F. with a score of 13-O.

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- -5--f . A .-.. MARCH 4 Springville was defeated in our final game by a score of 41-49. Payson then captured the Nebo Division Trophy. l0 A National Assembly brings a wel- comed interruption to our day's schedule. I0-ll Mr. Huff and the Chorus Classes present Lass of Limerick Town, a delight- ful opera. I5 The L.D.S. Business College puts on an assembly to add inspiration to the hard work of the business students. I6 The State Tournament brings all of BasketbalI's Best together. Payson loses their first game to Marysvale with a score of 45-46. I7 The game of games . . . Payson meets Spanish Fork in a heart-breaking game as the Lions are defeated by two points, 35-37. IB An assembly on the advantages of the Colorado River enlightens the student body on its importance. 25 With a theme of Stairwayto the Stars the Junior Prom was a huge success. APRIL 5 One of the best Lyceums of the year was enioyed as the students watched magic and puppetry with wide eyes. 6 The annual boxing-wrestling matches draw a huge crowd. B-9 State Speech Meet. Payson takes top honors. Kathryn Elmer and Richard Davis are named the best actress and actor and Payson takes third place in State. I2 U.S.A.C. presents a very fine program to the enioyment of all, I4 The annual FFA Father's and Son's Banquet proved to be another success. 15 Clean-Up Day arrived once more as one of the official signs of spring. APRIL I9 A final lyceum brings school nearer to an end. 2l Student night brings a full house for the Dance Revue. 22 The public agrees that the Dance Revue is still one of the highlights of the year. 23 Provo Invitational Track Meet. 27 The United States Forest Service edu- cated the students with another fine film. 28 The Industrial Arts Class journeys to Provo to a fine exhibit. 29 The Stocking Dance combines relax- ation and fun for the students. MAY 4 The annual Curtis Music Contest brings showers of talent for judging. 5 Mrs. Oborn displays her achievements with the Fashion Show and Tea. 6 No, it isn't leap year, iust the Girls Day Dance. Here's your chance for re- venge, boys! 7 Regional Track Meet. I0 lt's here, Seniors! A legal sluff day. Make the most of it. I4 State Track Meet. 27 A reluctant good-by and a book full of memories bring to a close our days at Payson High. sg- zz , - 70