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

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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 . . .

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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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36 THE CHRONICLE r STUDENT COUNCIL First Row-J. Hicks, J. Russell, M. Corbett, N. Kelleher, K. Bailey, T. Kimball, N, Block, Second Row4P. Butterfield, R. Cushman, A. Snow, J. Seeley, R, Gay, J, Deg-310, The purpose of the Student Council is to deal with student problems, to edu- cate student opinion, and to cooperate with faculty and students for the gen- eral welfare of the school. Working closely with Principal Bean, the class representatives are actively carrying out these aims in a way that strength- ens democracy and good citizenship at Paris High School. Chosen by their classes, the following members serve on the council: Seniors, Melva Corbett and John Hicksg Juniors, Nancy Kelleher and Teddy Kimballg Sophomores, Janette Russell and Nor- man Blockg Freshmen, Robert Cushman and Allan Snow: Eighth grade, Priscilla Butterfield and James Seeleyg Seventh grade, Janice DeCato and Richard Gay. Raymond Richards and Kent Bailey are honorary members from the Varsity Club. The fourteen council members elected John Hicks, presidentg Nancy Kelleher, vice-presidentg Janette Russell, Secretary, and Melva Corbett, treasur- er. Matters of policy and conduct that ef- fect the student body as a whole are brought before this group for discus- sion and action. In addition to discuss- ing and making decisions on student matters, the council makes up the school calendar, helps with the school finances, attends to the sales of student tickets, conducts the Junior Red Cross drive, and in cooperation with the Norway High School council, sponsors the annu- al victory dance following the final Nor- way-Paris football game.