South Paris High School - Chronicle Yearbook (South Paris, ME)

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34 THE CHRONICLE THE CARDINAL CALENDAR September: The hustle and bustle of school is heard once more. Hurrah! We're off to the fair for two afternoons! The routine of electing officers and commencing activities has begun. The Seniors get down to business by meet- ing with their parents concerning the Washington trip and also selecting their play. A dance to earn money for their new uniforms was sponsored by the cheerleaders. Senior paper drives start. A victorious football season be- gins with Paris trimming Bridgton. Smile at the birdie-and so the Senior graduation pictures are taken at Port- land. Oxford County Teachers' Con- vention. Too bad-no school. A gru- eling battle between Paris and Norway with the Cardinals victorious. U3-61 October--Varsity Club meets with Mr. Chandler and elects officers. After a special assembly conducted by Mr. Bean. and Mr. Perham, we were determ- ined to wipe out our deficit. Agriculture boys went W to the Fryeburg Fair. Lucky kids! Paris beats Gould and re- ceived its reward-a lunch by Mary MacPhee. Yum! Yum! Three bells- all P. H. S. students out for the Senior science fire drill! Mr. Hickey, state Hre inspector present. Panel discussion on Teen Canteen at the P. T. A., led by Mr. Griffith and Student Council. Hor- rors! It looks just like me! ibut it's only the Seniors choosing their proofsl. Paris beats Jay in last home football game. The sluggers, none other than the P. H . S. baseball team, are honored with a banquet sponsored by Pokey French at Bean's. The boys were each presented with a maroon Paris sweater. M'mm don't they look nice! Freshman Reception with the Frosh being wel- comed amid fun and frolic. Another win for those Cardinals-Mexico the victim. The team, the cheerleaders, and the team supporters were guests of Mr. Bean at his camp in Bryant Pond after this all-important game. Will wonders never cease? An honest to goodness combined Paris-West Paris band has been organized!! Norway and Paris student councils meet to plan a victory dance-traditional between the schools. Good news! No school be- cause of Teachers' Convention. Old story again-Paris wins over Kennett. Goblins and witches-the Juniors give a Hallowe'en Party for the Brick school- ers in the gym. November: Hip, hip, hurrah! Big rally and bonfire led by the band and conducted by the cheerleaders preceding the Norway-Paris game. Next day- heartbreak--Norway beats Paris, breaking our winning streak. I20-213. A, B, C, D, or E? Rank cards are out for the first ranking period. Getting ready for old man winter, the Ski Team was organized. The cheerleaders spon- sor another record hop to earn money for their new uniforms. Won't they look nice for the basketball games. Chose J. V. Cheerleaders to help those J. V. Boys to victory. Sophomore tea for women teachers, faculty wives, and their mothers. Suppers and banquets galore with the Seniors sponsoring one for the Woman's Club and a football banquet given by Mary MacPhee. December: Basketball season com- mences with Paris beating Hallowell. Oh's and ah's echoed through the crowd at the first appearance of the new

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THE CHRONICLE 33 Why, when I was a young fellow, I used to consider twenty below zero a rather mild day. One winter it was so cold that a visiting Eskimo nearly froze to death. The same winter while I was pouring a cup of coffee, the stuff froze solid before it reached the cup. Even indoors it was bitter cold, so I al- ways sat on the stove. And one winter the lake froze so stiff that the ice lasted all summer. Then another stream of tobacco juice flew across the room and into the cuspidor for another direct hit. But I'll never forget the snow-ball bliz- zard when it snowed one and two pound flakes for two days steady. And talk about deep snow-why one day I tripped on the steeple of the town hall. Yes sir, those were real winters. C. Trask. '52 .T. Winter of '52 Temperatures of ten below, Pastures buried under snow, Heaters running out of oil, Frozen pipes and constant toil. Clearing paths to barn and shed, Hauling feed to forty head: While an icy north'er blows Numbing feet and hands and nose. Some may like this frigid clime. I prefer the summer time! L. Lovejoy, '54 PEACE AT LAST In the kitchen the clock is ticking quietly. It almost seems to say, How sad. How sad. Why is this? True, it is way past time for the family to be up, but it's such a quiet morning that they should sleep late. Yes, so quiet-only the ticking of the clock is heard. Even friendly, noisy Wags is quiet this morning. Not a car has gone down the broad street for him to chase. Wait, there's another sound. What is it that so quietly steals down the street? Ah, just a vagrant breeze stir- ring through the frost-yellowed leaves. Now from downtown the heavy ring of the town clock finds its way into the kitchen. It sounds twelve times, echoes from the hill, is gone. Still the kitchen, the house, and the street are quiet. And on the front porch the headlines proclaim, Army to Try New Weapon This Morning. J. Hicks, '52

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THE CHRONICLE 35 cheerleaders' uniforms. Our games have an added attraction this year, the band. Another win for Paris-over Scarboro. Jingle bells, jingle bells, as the classes hold their Christmas parties. Boys take Bridgton but the girls lose. Oh boy, oh boy, Christmas vacation- two whole weeks! January: Getting old ?-Who ?-The Alumni of course, taking a defeat from the Varsity boys. Still earning money -Seniors give a turkey supper for the Sportsmen. Shame on you, girls, let- ting the Alumni beat you! Click, click -and the Student Voice Stai has its picture taken by Jack Quinn. Still run- ning up those victories, the Cardinals take Hallowell, Livermore, Scarboro, Gould, Bridgton and Norway. Oh, oh -end of second ranking period! P. T. A. presents a new piano to the school. Thanks! The girls beat Livermore, but -lose to Bridgton and Mexico. Clear the roads-Driver Training starts at P. H. S. Chronicle pictures f?J taken by Jackson-White. February: In a hard-fought game Paris loses its hold to St. Francis. Some- thing new has been added-first annu- al P. H. S. Winter Carnival. Band and Glee Club give program at the Lions' Club. The tide turns-girls win but boys lose to Mexico. Junior High Minstrel Show. Imagine it!-Paris loses to Norway! Dance after the game sponsored by Junior Class. Paris beats St. Francis on their own court- guess Paris showed them! Tramp, tramp, tramp-the future nurses tour C. M. G. Hospital and Sun-Journal Plant. Boys and girls take Livermore. Great! No school-February vacation! Paris plays in the tournament, loses to Wiltong nevertheless, the boys stay over night to see the rest of the games. A tough defeat for such a great team. Watch your step, boys! Leap year dance. March: Alberta Pechnik gives a talk on the Constitution for the National Oratorical Contest and John Hicks gives an original speech at the Montgomery Speaking Program at Colby. Future Orators! Big week end for the Seniors -Friday night, dance in gym. Satur- day, original skit presented at the Grange-Saturday night, benefit dance at the Grange Hall. Prize speaking tryouts. The Chronicle goes to the printers-at last! Forecast for April: Seniors leave for Washington. Spear Prize Speaking Contest at Lewiston. Sophomore one- act plays. Junior Play. Paris meets Gould at Paris for baseball. Forecast for May: Speaking Con- test at Rumford. Baseball at Mexico The glee club and band go to the Music Festival. More baseball games. The Athletic Festival and Junior Memorial Dance. Paris plays Norway at Paris. -. Forecast for June: Junior-Senior Prom in the gym. Baccalaureate and Last Chapel in the Methodist Church. Graduation . . .