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

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trlp they arrlved at York, Pennsylvania at 6:00 P.M., where they registered at York Town Hotel. The evening was free. Wowl I Leaving York at 8:30 A.M., they visited the Gettysburg Battlefield, seeing the elec- tric Map and other highlights of the battle sites. Then they took the Skyline Drive for a visit to the Skyline Caverns, and then to Washington, D.C., where they registered at the Raleigh Hotel. In the evening they visited the Ford Theatre, Washington, Lin- coln and Jefferson Memorials. Anyone tired? ? ? Tuesday already? Today the Seniors visited the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, the F.B.l. Building, the Capitol, and Margaret Chase Smith's Office. The rest of the day was spent at the Smithsonian Institute, and the museums. In the evening the Seniors attended Cinerama. The last day away from home! They left Washington for Arlington to visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, to Mount Vernon, and the National Cathedral. They left Washington in time to arrive in New York in mid-afternoon. There they visited the Em- pire State Building and then had time for shopping. They left Grand Central Station at 'IO P.M. for Portland. Three ragged Chaperones and twenty-nine blurry-eyed Seniors arrived scfely in Port- land at 7:30 A.M., where they were met by the Paris School Bus. In spite of their good times, they were really glad to ge home again. Spring term opens. Vacation surely goe fast! Here we are back again for the hom stretch of the year. The F.H.A. Girls held the Mother-Daughte Banquet tonight. The food was Mmm-gooc MAY A Variety Show was held tonight in tl' gym. The talent was surprising. The gym was well decorated for the Junioi Senior Prom. lt turned out to be a hit wit everyone. Yippee! ! Just when we are getting sick c school, we have Memorial Day off. JUNE The Seniors marched down the aisle of th church for their Baccalaureate Service. This was the last time the student body wc together. Yes, Senior Assembly was her again. The awards were presented an then-rank cards. See all you underclas: men next year. Some of the Seniors envied the underclas: men, the underclassmen envied the Senior: Well, it comes sooner or later. The Senior graduation came and went with the usuc sincerity and emotion. Congratulations ani Best Wishes, Seniors! E K i as Q 6 r 5 5 ll i 1 0 i u 1 a l E . 0 n i 1 9 5 8 X 5: ,if .. lf all the years were playing holidays, to sport would be as tedious as to work. - Shakespeare

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Tonight was another victorious one for the Varsity boys. The game ended with a wide margin - 197-481. FEBRUARY Paris won its traditional rivalry game with Norway, C77-547. The J.V.'s also brought home a victory. Cardinals win the last game of the schedule by beating Gould. Hurrahl I65-45J. Paris wins over Bridgton in pre-lims of medium schools held at Paris gym. The boys really showed their stuff winning 94-53. The spectacular game of the season took place at our gym tonight. Paris upset McFalls in the closing quarter of play. Thus, the Cardinals emerged victorious with a 50 to 48 win. Today we were excused from school in the afternoon to attend the first tournament game. Paris was the victor over Boothbay with the final score of 55 to 54. Some gamel I School closes ending the end of the first part of the winter term. We were excused at noon to attend the tournament game with Wilton at the Lewiston Armory. Our boys were really raring to go - and' they did gol I We won with a wide margin of 83 to 62. The Paris fans flocked to the Lewiston Armory for the big game with Freeport. The Freeport boys proved too much for us, but the game showed the exceptionally fine sportsmanship of the Paris team. Score 169-461. MARCH School opens again for the second part of the winter term. The Paris High School Prize Speakers were eliminated today, leaving seven in each of the divisions-Oratory, Humorous, Dramatic, and Poetry. Today the basketball letters were awarded at the Basketball Assembly. Congratula- tions to both the girls and the boys earning letters and certificates. The Junior Class held a supper at the Uni- versalist Church. It was a big success with 5106 profit. The students enrolled in home economics were given a Rural Electrification Quiz sponsored by the Electric Companies of Maine. 'll Today two of the Paris High boys tried to launch a rocket. The unsuccessful attempt resulted in an accident. Les Gatchell's accl- dent taught us all a lesson in safety. 14 After many weeks of preparation the Science Fair was ready for the public. There were many proiects on display showing much work on the part of the students. 26-27 There was a big turn-out in the Paris gym to hear the many talented Prize Speakers. 28-29 Miss Cram and Elaine Bryant, the winner of the local Rural Electrification Quiz Con- test , traveled to University of Maine today to participate in the State quiz contest. APRIL l April Fools Day, and Paris High School has turned into a madhouse. 4 The National Honor Society held its Initia- tion. Congratulations to the new members. 7 Today elections were held for the Student Day to be held April ll. 9 A boy and a girl from Paris High were sent to the Spear Contest. 'Il A big change took place at Paris High, for the students took the teachers places. Every- one agreed, the Student Day was a big success. 17 The Juniors presented their play at the Association Hall. Gollyl Maybe Hollywood will get a lesson from these kids. Paris sent some speakers to the Oxford County Public Speaking Contest. 18 School came to a close for the Spring vaca- tion. The Seniors are very excited for to- night they begin their Senior trip. After an appetizing send-off by the Juniors, the Class of '58 travelled to Portland, where they took the State of Maine Express for New York City. 19 The first day's observation included a visit to the Statue of Liberty, Radio City Music Hall, Observation Roof, tour of RCA Build- ing, and the United Nations Building. In the evening they attended a stage show, after which 29 tired Seniors retired at the Picca- dilly Hotel in New York. 20 They left New York at 7:30 A.M. for Phila- delphia, where they visited Independence Hall and Valley Forge. Continuing their I have wonderful news to tell. - Meridith

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- au- ! 5 I W R ' in aka, DRAMATIS PERSONAE: From Row: Dwight Hall, Carol Thompson, Elaine Richard, Elaine Bryant, Brenda Block, Marilyn Ridoouf, George Gray. Back Row: Karen Hill, Helen Bryant, Manda Whitman, Leslie Gofchell, Richard Gray, Gerald Hammond, Alden Colby, William Heikkinen. Thr Rod House R P E E H R F 0 E A G R R M SA AN LC E Broadway Spread The play's the thing -Shakespeare