1945 Paris High School Yearbook in Edgar County, Illinois * The Arena 1945

THE ARENA 1945 
PARIS HIGH SCHOOL, PARIS, ILLINOIS
Volume XXXVI 
THIS EDITION PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS 
PARIS HI 
PARIS
Co-Editors 
Mary Dickenson 
Howard Shipley 
Advisers 
Ruth Lindsey 
Maude E. Dorsett Mary Ida Riedell 

Photos by LYNN SANDERS 
Engraved by PONTIAC of Chicago 
Printed by WILLIAMSON PRESS

The Atlantic Charter embodies the ideals for which we fight; on it are based our hopes for an everlasting peace. The oppressed peoples of every downtrodden nation are waiting, hoping, praying, for the day when their fiendish masters will be forced to flee in fright, when the sound of marching liberators will fall upon their ears as a low roll of thunder, ominous in its portent to the aggressors, beautiful to the enslaved, the death knell to greed and tyranny, the voice of freedom resounding throughout the world! With liberation must come the proclamation of the Atlantic Charter and the Four Freedoms for every land. 
The eight points of the charter cover paramount questions which may arise in re pairing the world after this terrible struggle is ended. It is this which must heal the raw wounds of war which have been inflicted on every nation of the world, whether or not they have taken active participation in the fight for right and justice. No country has remained absolutely unaffected and untouched by the war; all will have grievances and problems which must be solved quickly. 
The light of democracy shines throughout the Atlantic Charter. For example, the peoples of each nation are to be the ones who shall decide what type of government shall rule after the war in their own particular country.
The Atlantic Charter sets forth our economic principles, too. The fullest collaboration between all nations in the economic field is desired. This will aid in securing for all improved labor standards, economic adjustment, and social security.
The statement that we wish no territorial addition whatsoever should go far in winning over the nations who are distrustful of America at the present time. 
Access to the trade and raw materials of the world is guaranteed to all nations. In connection with this, freedom of the high seas is strongly advocated. 
The eighth and last point states our belief that all nations must come to the abandonment of the use of force, or else peace can never be maintained. 
The Four Freedoms form the foundation for the Atlantic Charter. Do we battle for the territory and possessions of others? Do we fight through greed and lust? Do we seek domination of the world? No, we fight that the world may be safe for all mankind; that each and all may live in an atmosphere of brotherly love, human kindness, and true equality.
Can a man be really interested in world peace while his body is racked with pangs of starvation, while he cowers in some foul place, trembling in fright? Satisfy his hunger, banish his fears, give him the right to speak and to worship as he pleases. Without these inborn rights, our high hopes for world peace must surely fall, shattered into tiny bits by the cruelty of tyrants and the selfish thoughtlessness of the common man, who have never considered the plight of their fellows. 
To the four corners of the earth, into every nation, every home, and every heart, must these freedoms and principles of the Atlantic Charter be carried. The path will be long, hard, and treacherous, but it must be traveled. We shall always be striving toward this goal, the essence of a perfect world peace. Then, and only then, will the peoples of the earth be in complete harmony with one another. 
We, the youth of America, salute the Atlantic Charter and the Four Freedoms, and give our solemn pledge that, though the way be weary and the torch light dim, they shall be ordained throughout the world.
DEDICATION 
To the armed forces of the Allied Nations, who are fighting for the preservation of liberty, that the Four Freedoms may be carried to the uttermost parts of the earth, we dedicate the ARENA of 1945. 
CONTENTS
BOOK I—Our School 
Freedom of Speech 
BOOK II—Classes
Freedom of Worship 
BOOK III—Athletics 
Freedom from Fear 
BOOK IV—Activities 
Freedom from Want
IN MEMORIAM 
These are the graduates of Paris High School who have given their lives to insure the Four Freedoms: 
Floyd Wm. Essinger 
Walter T. Poor
David W. McComas
Charles F. Downing 
Robert J. Clark 
Merle T. Cummings 
John Allen Fultz
BOOK IOUR SCHOOL
HKDOM OF SPEECH 
May the great freedom of speech never 
be withheld! The results of this freedom are 
particularly evident in our school life. Stu 
dents are urged to present their viewpoints 
in both oral and written classwork, express 
their love of beauty and rhythm through 
musical adventures, their ideas and ideals
through student government. Freedom of
speech is the cornerstone of democracy, 
from which come our free press, free radio, 
and popular election. It is the first pre 
requisite for a world at peace.
JOHN R. MOSS, B.S., M.A. 
Superintendent 
The man who keeps us rolling—John R. Moss, 
Superintendent of Schools. Efficient and capable, his interest in the school's welfare is untiring. On his shoulders fall the burden of all the 
innumerable problems connected with keeping 
our educational facilities in tiptop shape. A
true friend and helper to all, he fills an important position successfully. 
JOHN R. MOSS, B.S., M.A. 
BOARD OF EDUCATION 
Representative of the- citizens of Paris and responsible for our twelve year cycle of school life' is the Board of Education. These men give unstintingly of their time and energy to solve the problems which arise in the educational system of our city. A cross-section of the business world, they well illustrate the principle of equality of all men. They are our friends and we are theirs. Together, education becomes a successful reality. 
Left to Right: 
Sam Blair, William Cramer, 
Karl O'Hair, 
Rodney Bell, 
Brock Luttrell,
Rev. Francis
Hartwich
Thirteen
ARTHUR C. FORSTER, B.Ed., M.A. 
To our principal, we students of Paris High 
School owe many new and worthwhile ideas.
Mr. Forster was the instigator of the Student 
Council which has aided the advancement of 
the school. It gives the students a chance to
present ideas which they believe would improve 
our school. Mr. Forster has gone more than 
his half of the way in co-operating with the 
students and in trying to meet their wishes. 
His patience and understanding of young people has been greatly appreciated by the whole 
student-body. 
ARTHUR C. FORSTER, B.Ed., M.A. 
THE SECRETARIES
What would the principal and superintendent do 
without their efficient secretaries? In Miss Mary Ellen 
Tweedy and Miss Margaret Sullivan are found two very 
reliable assistants. Mary Ellen is a favorite with the 
students because of her youthful outlook on student 
life, and with the teachers because of her business-like 
management of the office. Miss Sullivan's calm efficiency is admired by all. 
It is the duty of Mary Ellen to keep detailed records of all students during their high-school days, to 
type and mimeograph papers for teachers and to handle the principal's correspondence. Miss Sullivan takes
care of the records for the elementary schools. The secretaries are essential to the smooth functioning of the 
school program. 
MARGARET SULLIVAN 
MARY ELLEN TWEEDY
DEMOCRACY AT WORK 
September of 1944 launched the third year of student government. The Student Council is under the direction of Mr. Forster, with Miss Hoas and Mr. Hoke served as faculty advisers. This group of students meets weekly to plan dances, scrap drives, and other activities. 
The council is composed of twenty-five members, one from each of the homerooms. There are eight freshman, six sophomores, six junior, and five senior representatives. Mary Murphy, a senior, is an honorary member, since she was the representative at the Student Council Convention held in Chicago last year. The officers of the Student Council ore as follows: Frank Steidl, president: Bob Murphy, vice president; 
EXECUTIVE 
COMMITTEE
FIRST ROW: Frazier 
Dickenson, Steidl, Eldredge, Campbell. SECOND ROW: Brunsman 
Zieren, B. Murphy 
Bishop
STUDENT
COUNCIL 
FIRST ROW: Parrish, 
Frazier, Dickenson, Steidl, Elderdge, Camp 
bell, Kienast. SECOND 
ROW: Miss Haos, 
Brunsman, Knight,
Thompson, M. Murphy, 
Zieren, Gilbert, Run 
yan, B. Murphy, Harris, 
Hodge, Mr. Forster, Mr. 
Hoke. THIRD ROW:
Taflinger, Bishop, Spier 
ling, Loffland
Mary Dickenson, secretary-treasurer; and John Frazier, reporter. 
The Executive Board of the Student Council is composed of ten members. This group serves as a higher committee for the council. Membership is limited to three seniors, three juniors, and two each from the freshman and sophomore classes. Some of the duties of this group are  to elect suitable officers for the Student Council and to decide which problems are most urgent. 
The Student Council has become a vital organization of the school. Representing the voice of the students, it helps promote cooperation between the faculty and student-body. It is an opportunity to practice democracy. 
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
Maude E. Dorsett, A.B. 
Georgana Green, Ph.B.
Remember when English was all commas and question marks, Shakespeare and Milton? It's not that way now. These things still have their place, but if you stepped into an English classroom today, you would be apt to think it a class in speech or journalism, or perhaps drama, and maybe radio. 
Future journalists get the chance to show originality and writing ability, and receive constructive criticism, not only in weekly themes, but even in personally written newspapers. They'll cover the world-shaking events of tomorrow with poise and practice. For the students interested in radio work, the clever skits and dramatizations, written and produced by themselves, in connection with the study of the drama, are particularly absorbing. Writing letters to servicemen of Paris High is a unique highlight in some classes. And don't think the boys aren't glad to get all the inside information on basketball, dances, and all the features in high school life! You're just as apt to find an English student reading the latest best seller for a current book review as reading an old biography or tale from long ago. Are you interested in writing poetry? Then step right in, for some classes write original ballads along with the study of their origin and construction. 
The students owe this modern, balanced English program to several teachers: Miss Cross, Miss Dayton, Miss Dorsett, Miss Green, and Miss Hochstrasser. Their genuine, unflagging interest has given keener insight and higher ideals. Their aim has been to make English practicable and usable in everyday living. 
LaRue Dayton, A.B.
Addie Hochstrasser, A.B., A.M. Sixteen
SPEECH DEPARTMENT 
The speech course with Miss Cross as instructor, is divided into two courses of study. In the first semester the students study parliamentary procedure, public speaking, and radio. While studying radio, the students make recordings of their voices. The second semester of work is devoted, in the main, to dramatics and debate. 
In addition to directing the class plays Miss Cross also teaches two classes of freshman and one class of sophomore English. 
The Speech Club is a great asset to the speech department because it gives many students interested in dramatics a chance to act upon the stage. The programs for the evening are usually plays, speeches, or pantomimes. When the program for the evening is over, constructive criticism is given by the students. This teaches the students to listen attentively so as to pick out the strong and weak points of the acting. The Speech Club is achieving its prime purpose, which is to instill self-confidence in the students. 
Virginia Cross, B.S.
SPEECH CLUB
FIRST ROW: Rosenberg, Foley, Murphy, Sprague, Reynolds, Miss Cross, Win ons, Van Zant, Bristow, Sunkel, Vaughn, Hart. 
SECOND ROW: Shoaff, Kienast, Frazier, Tait, Oetzel, Zieren, Pearman, Sprouls, McKinzie, Whitton. Lucas, Ariens, Lind sey. 
THIRD ROW: Myers, Thompson, Clark, Major, Airhart, Bibo, Gibb, Hollings worth, Downing, Kennedy, Moss, Hunter, Asher, Frazier, Spierling. 
FOURTH ROW: Shaw, Campbell, Chenoweth, Dahms, Kimble. Ferrel, Forster, Elam,' Askin, Wadsworth, Krumpeck.
SOCIAL STUDIES
When a student reaches his sophomore year, he must choose either a one-year or two-year course of history. Miss Green and Miss Lindsey teach world history, the one-year course. This is a general course of the history of mankind up to modern times. 
Miss Lindsey is the instructor for both ancient and modern history, the two-year college preparatory course. This is a much more detailed study of world history. 
Students of both courses are required to take American history, taught by Mr. Johnson the senior year. This deals with the development of the United States as we know it. 
Also connected with history is civics, taught by Miss Wilson. Civics is a detailed study of Congress, the officials, and the duties of the various departments of our government. Each student is required to take civics. Miss Wilson also teaches sociology, a course in social problems. 
Jane Wilson, B.Ed. 
Ruth Lindsey, B.S., M.S. 
Georgana Green, Ph.B. 
Charles Johnson, B.Ed.
LANGUAGE 
In these days of international interest, the study of foreign languages is a timely thing. Spanish. French, and Latin are offered. 
Miss Farrell is the capable professor of Spanish. In addition to learning construction and vocabulary, the student learns something of the history, customs, and civilization of each South American country. Miss Farrell also teaches French and economics. 
Miss Tate, Latin magistra, emphasizes geography, history, and rhetoric. Stories show Roman customs and mythology. Latin games and quizzes are used to stimulate interest. Second-year students study Caesar, and the third-year pupils, Cicero. 
Elsia Tate, A.B. 
Catherine Farrell, A.B., M.A.
LIBRARY 
The library is well stocked with reference books on every subject. Current magazines and newspapers are available. Mrs. Mary Dole Bryan is the capable director. The library functions for one purpose—to further as efficiently as possible the school program of every individual in the building. 
Mary Dole Bryan, B.A.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS 
Industrial Arts is one of the most popular courses in the entire curriculum of the school. It is here that students find enjoyment in working with their hands. 
The boys are much interested in shop work, but mechanical architecture and drawing occupy a good deal of their time, too. The equipment in the workshop is modern, safe, and convenient. One of the major projects during the year is the refinishing of old furniture brought from home. Sanded, planed, and polished to perfection, the articles can then be lacquered, stained, varnished, painted, or whatever the boy wants.
Opportunity to work with entirely new materials is also given. Usually the boys choose to make practical articles which they can take home and proudly present to the family. In the shop, one might find tables, cabinets, and book-ends; some more in the first stages of creation. Others are beautifully sanded and ready to be put together; a few are already completed, standing in shining symmetry, and are examples of the best a boy  can do when given a chance. 
To some, mechanical architecture is the essence of perfect form. The famous architect often has high school drawing to thank for his start. Although probably only a few of the boys will even continue with this type of work, it gives them insight into the value of hard work, teaches concentration and attention to detail, and sets their feet on that road which is always striving toward perfection. 
The course has two main objectives: to teach some thing which can be used after getting out of school, and to find something the students like to do. Judging from the number enrolled, it is quite successful. 
Industrial Arts is real trade work. Many a boy will be better able to fill a carpentry job and be fitted to repair household articles by having taken this course. The world needs men who can work with their hands.
The boys get down io business on 
Herman Spencer, B.S., M.S. 
some shop work Cuis, doesn’t it? Watch your fingers, boys!
Francis Hoke, B.S.
Arthur C. Forster, B.Ed., M.A. 
Otto Ariens, A.B., M.S. Mathematics is divided into two different courses: one for those students who are taking a pre-college 
course, and one for those who are planning a commercial 
career. This first group includes: elementary algebra 
taught by Mr. Ariens; plane geometry taught by Mr. 
Hoke; advanced algebra and solid geometry, alternated 
every other year with trigonometry, taught by Mr. 
Forster. 
The second group for commercial students is planned
to give them an ample knowledge of business arithmetic. 
This course, with Mrs. Riedell as the instructor, stresses 
a general review of mathematical principles, bank forms, 
public utilities, transportation, stocks, bonds, taxes, insurance, and installment buying. 
Both of the courses in mathematics are important 
to the professions connected with them. Higher mathematics is useful in engineering, architecture, and air 
plane designing. The business training is also very helpful to those people who ore thinking of making a career 
as secretaries, office clerks, or accountants. 
Solid Geometry students strain their brain cells on a quiz.
SCIENCE 
Five science courses are offered. The faculty includes: Miss Church, general science: Miss Luckhaupt, 
biology; Mr. Little, chemistry and senior science; and 
Mr. Ariens, physics.
All students take general science- the freshman year. 
Electricity, engines, machines, and weather are studied. 
Field trips to the telephone office, water plant, and sew 
Age disposal plants are taken. 
A student interested in the study of plants and animals may continue by taking biology. This covers the 
relation of plants and animals to each other, source of 
food manufacturing by plants, and harmful and helful animals. 
In the junior year a course in basic chemistry is offered. Soap making, coal, tar, petroleum, and alcohol 
are studied. Mr. Little teaches the senior science classes 
also. 
In the final year, Mr. Ariens instructs the students 
in the study of the physical side of science. Supplementing the study of electricity, light, machines, and
the mechanics of heat and sound, are laboratory experiments. 
Otto Ariens, A.B., M.S. 
C. J. Little, B.Ed. 
Fannie Luckhaupt, A.B. 
Miriam Church, B.S., M.S. 
Now do you know what makes a butter 
fly tick? 
Don't get too many volts there!
Ready for that science quiz? 
COMMERCE 
The commercial department has come to be one 
of the most important and practical in Paris High School. 
For it is here, through typing, shorthand, business training, and related subjects, that the student learns things 
that can quickly be applied toward the task of earning
a living. 
Mrs. Riedell teaches business training, business English, and commercial arithmetic and geography. Miss 
Haas has the junior shorthand and typing students^ and 
also the new course in distributive education, in which 
the pupil receives credit for time spent on a real job. 
Senior shorthand-typing students are guided by Miss 
Hohler, who also has a business training section. Miss 
Risser teaches a personal-use typing course, bookkeeping, and business training. 
Throughout the courses, emphasis is placed on 
spelling, grammar, and speed and accuracy in develop 
ing the skill subjects. The main purpose is to prepare 
students for life in the business world. 
Ruth Ann Hohler, B.S., M.S. 
Stella Risser 
Margaret Haas, B.S.
Mary Ida Riedell, B.A. 
DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUB 
LEFT TO RIGHT: Rhoads, A. Hardy, M. 
Hardy, Curl, Hutchings, Howe, Zane, 
Elliott.
Students of Miss Haos' fourth hour typing class concentrate on a ten minute timing. 
Distributive Education students apply selling techniques in the Christmas rush at local stores. 
Take a letter, please. 
Working on those weekly budgets 
Service with a smile in the Christmas rush. 
Miss Rissor's future bookkeepers figure overhead and profits. 
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Mary Perisho, B.S.
HOME 
The young homemakers of Paris High get real training for home life situations. Miss Perisho teaches the first and second year home living classes; Miss Hendricks, the first and third. They are also the instructors for the Red Cross Home Nursing Course conducted each year, which is open to any girl in Paris High School.
At the beginning of the course students learn to help with family meals. Later, the girls are trusted to prepare breakfasts and lunches alone. The problems of rationing and the point system are thoroughly explored. The components of a balanced meal and foods necessary to our health are studied. Every meal must be both appetizing and nutritious. Equipment in the model kitchens is the best. 
On some days half of the class prepares a meal, and the others are the guests. This brings in serving etiquette, and other social deportment. The home economics girls prepared and served a G.A.A. dinner and a tea this year. 
In the clothing classes, clothes appropriate for certain occasions and how to wear them are discussed as the actual production of garments progresses. Patterns, styles, and materials are popular topics, too. Posture is continually stressed, and experimentation in make-up and hair styling are introduced during the year. 
In the advanced third year class, nutrition, interior decorating, home nursing and home management are taken up. Nutrition requires a good deal of intensive concentration, but the girls really know their proteins, 
HOME EC CLUB
FIRST ROW': Sexton, Alexander, Wass, L» Gibson, M. Krabel, Miss Perisho, G. Gibson, Warmouth, J. Eldredge, Calvin. SECOND ROW: P, Krobel, Hyatt, Keemer, Walls, Elliott, Benson, M. E’dredge, Clark, Flairty, Knight, Henn, Rinesmith.
LIVING
minerals, and food values at the close of the course. They get a splendid chance to express their ingenuity and original ideas in interior decorating. Their work is a symphony in color and form. Home management and home nursing are closely linked. The girls who receive training in this will know how to efficiently manage their homes and care for the minor ailments. 
This domestic science department offers great opportunities to those who intend to become dieticians, nurses, or good American housewives. With a receptive mind, a girl can learn and experiment unlimitedly under expert supervision. The world of tomorrow waits with open arms for these girls who can sew a fine seam, cook a tasty meal, and have learned to help others. 
Decorating tree for Christ 
mas party are: Warmouth,
L. Gibson, M. Eldredge, N.  
Krabel, Elliott, Keemer, G. 
Gibson. 
J. Eldredge, Floirty, Miss Perisho, Clark, and 
Hyott cutting cokes. 
Working on Toys are: 
FIRST ROW: Benson, Henn, Knight, Rinesmith. 
SECOND ROW: P. Krabel, Calvin, Alexander, 
Walls, Wass. 
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Agnes Hendricks, B.S., M.A. 
AGRICULTURE 
Boys who want to become farmers can take a total 
of four courses in agriculture during their years of high 
school. Agriculture I is the study of the soil and the
production of the various crops with the best possible 
results. Agriculture II has to do with balancing of rations for live-stock and the feeding requirements for the 
different types of animals. In agriculture III Mr. Hamilton instructs the boys in the repairs of implements and 
harness and in form management. Agriculture IV is a 
special course which is a summary of materials, crops, 
and animals in which the individual has special interest. 
Mr. Hamilton is also the adviser for the chapter of 
the Future Formers of America. The Paris chapter is 
made up of thirty-eight boys, and the F.F.A., as a whole, 
is the second largest boy organization in the world. 
In the F.F.A. each boy is required to give a talk on 
some phase of farm work, at least once a year. This 
additional club work has proved very beneficial not only 
in stimulated interests in agriculture, but in becoming 
better acquainted with students of similar interests. 
F. F. A. 
FIRST ROW: Adams, Archer, G. Hart,
Henn, Hamilton, Mason, Irish, Allen, 
Camp. SECOND ROW: Toney, Farn 
ham, McCulloch, ’ Henson, Ray, Vietor, 
Martin, J. Hart, Vicars. THIRD ROW: 
Englum, Cash, Marrs, B. Waymire, 
Lamb, Watson, R. Woymire, Nichols, 
Mr. Hamilton.
Good and cold! Let's get to plowing! 
Lambie-pie? 
Future ham. 
Doesn't she like you very well? 
Baby wants his bottle!! Twenty-seven
Milking time, boys? The new pig family! 
Eleanor Hamilton, B.S. 
BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Mr. Eveland has divided the boys' course in physical education into five different sections. The first section consists of running a sizable distance every day to build up wind and endurance. The second is calisthenics for exercising the muscles. After the holiday season, the boys played basketball until after the state  tourney. Then, the calisthenics were reviewed for a spring exhibition of mass drills and tumbling. In the final section of the school year the boys again hove outdoor exercises and running. 
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GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION 
"Attention"! Forward march! Hep, two, three, four — class halt, one, two! One, two, down, up! — And stop, one, two!" 
You're right. It's the modern girls' gym classes. Miss Hamilton, alert to the cry for physical fitness and military training, stresses body-building exercises and military drill in addition to the ever-popular team sports of basket ball, volley boll, and deck tennis. Folk and social dancing are enjoyed by the girls, too. Skill tests are given in connection with the sports, and this year, the girls tried their strength on the dynamometer. 
Teamwork and sportsmanship are two of the prime results of our excellent gym instruction.
E. W. Eveland, B.S.
INSTRUMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
BAND
Poris has one of the most successful bands that it has had in several years. The band has now reached full instrumentation and is made  up of fifty-two members. The band is very popular with the townspeople because it plays at the basketball games, football games, for many public programs, and summer concerts. 
Last year there was no band contest because of the transportation situation, but Paris did enter several soloists at the district meet at Charleston. In these contests Paris won eleven firsts, five seconds, and three thirds. This is a record which has never been equaled by  any B class bond in the entire district. Mr. Waterloo is preparing to enter soloists, duets, and ensembles at this year's contest. 
L. Waterloo 
FIRST ROW: Bright, Downing, C. Kneis ley, J. Bovell, Hamilton, Moore, Parrish, F. Young, Spierling, Bolton, Shaw. SECOND ROW: Cash, Kienast, Sanders, Dorothy, Carroll, Brown, M, J. Whittick, Henn, D. J. Martin. P. Walls, Shonk, Foley. THIRD ROW: M. Kneisley, M. Young, Fletcher, Wetteland, B. Whit tick. A. Brunsman, Rhoads, P. Martin, E. Walls, Bridwell, E. Sullivan, Baird. FOURTH ROW: Harpring, Merkle, Cox, Laymon, R, Brunsman, M. Sullivan, R. Young.
The high school orchestra is becoming a very important port of the school and of the community. It plays at all class and Speech Club plays, and at many civic affairs. Last year, the orchestra performed for the Rotary Convention, and was highly praised by the delegates. 
The orchestra, with twenty-two members, has now reached full instrumentation for one organization of its size. This year the xylophone, which improves the quality of the orchestra, was added. With the addition of this new instrument 
ORCHESTRA
TWIRLERS
FIRST ROW: Holler, Hill, Ariens. SEC 
OND ROW: Cameron, Hollingsworth. 
THIRD ROW: Moore. 
and the steady improvement of the members, the orchestra is working on light symphonies by  many of the old masters. The students show 
their versatility by also playing in the band. The orchestra, as well as band, is directed by Mr. Louis Waterloo. The band and the orchestra owe much of their success to him. His  strict discipline often frightens the beginners, especially when he booms "Cut the coopering." Although stern at times, his unfailing patience, hard work, and sincerity produce many winning musicians and endear him to his students. 
FIRST ROW: Jones, Moore, Downing, Cromer, Major, Bolton. SECOND ROW: P. Martin, Bruns man, Wettelnnd, D. J. Martin, Kneisley, Bright. THIRD ROW; Rhoads, Foley, Laymon, Cox. Accompanist: Dorothy Kienast.
VOCAL 
DEPARTMENT
Yes, "music hath charms," or so it would seem from the large number of those enrolled in the vocal department. Miss Nelson is the capable director of not only the Girls' Glee Club, but also the Mixed Chorus and Girls' Chorus. Every one of these groups gave a fine account of itself at last May's Spring Concert and this season's Christmas Vespers. Both these presentations were well attended by an enthusiastic audience. 
It takes hours of tedious work to be able to put on polished concerts. What about the daily labor expended by those singers in the music room? 
Vocalizing is an important link in the chain of practice that produces a fine, well-balanced group of choristers. Miss Nelson places great emphasis on correct breathing and tone placement. "Use your diaphragms! Get that tone out of your throat and put it up here!" Taking a deep breath, the sopranos hit that "B flat" that's been tantalizing them for weeks! 
Sight-reading is an art all too often overlooked but not so here. "I don't care if you sing them wrong, but sing!" Often the music 
Ellen Nelson, A.B. 
MIXED CHORUS
FIRST ROW: Edwards, G. Murphy, Dickenson, Ashby, McKinzie, Hires, Tobias, Lindsey, Chainey, Krueger, Miss Nelson. SECOND ROW: Money, Powell, Humphrey, Taflinger, Ray, Cox, Rule, Millhouse, Bandy. THIRD ROW: Dahms, Barnett’, Potts, Frozier, Shewey, Snyder, Scanlan, Campbell. FOURTH ROW: Butler, Snoddy, B. Murphy, Rhoads. Bodine, Kienast, Martin.
librarians hand out a song never seen before by any of the class, and Miss Nelson takes them through the piece. This is invaluable, in that it teaches the students to concentrate and to do their best all the time. 
A large group of soloists were receiving weekly instructions from Miss Nelson. Vocal breathing exercises, tips for the recital and contest stage, and lessons in poise are among the things emphasized. Each student is required to practice daily, and to meet with her ac companist weekly. The soloists presented a recital among themselves in February, at which they judged each other as if participating in a regular contest. 
The Girls’ Sextette and the Mixed Ensemble represent the best of the groups. These groups 
GIRLS' CHORUS 
FIRST ROW: Wilkins. 
Henson, Ferrel, Mc 
Pherson, Burkett. For 
sythe, Kimble. SECOND ROW: Clark, 
Hollingsworth, D. Good. 
Walls, J. Good. Sta 
ley. Dickson, Webb. 
THIRD ROW: Thomp 
son, Shiror, Matheny, 
Rehner, Trotter, Air 
hart, Allen, Sturgell
GIRLS' GLEE 
Accompanist: Judy 
Money. 
FIRST ROW: Miss Nel
son, Strecker, Dicken 
son, Edwards, Powell, 
Boyd, Lindsey, Chairrey, 
Krueger, Sidenbender. 
SECOND ROW: Rhinesmith, Humphrey, Hart 
wich, Murphy, Snyder, 
Tobias, Alexander, 
Scanlan, Martin, Camp 
bell. THIRD ROW: 
Brunsman, Taflinger,
Dohms, Walker, Snod 
dy, Butler,- Bodine, Kie 
nast, Millhouse, Bandy, 
Barnett. 
are very popular and have performed on various occasions. 
In April the Mixed Chorus took part in a concert at Charleston. All the E. I. schools were represented, and the famous Noble Cain directed the large group. After practicing all day, the students presented a fine concert in the evening. 
This year, for the first time, letters were awarded in the vocal department. These were given on the basis of a point system worked out by a special student committee. Points were awarded on the principle that the longer one has served, the more valuable his voice. A minimum of seven-hundred fifty points was required for a letter. These handsome letters made a fitting climax to the music of 1945. 
BOOK II
CLASSES
FREEDOM OF WORSHIP 
Where, but in America, a land of religious freedom, can be found students of 
various faiths attending school together in 
peace and harmony? Certainly, not in the 
countries of our common foes, for there, 
religion is abolished and homage is paid 
an idol. In our absolute freedom of worship, we are apt to forget that, in other 
lands, our fellowmen are not so fortunate. 
The peace must provide this freedom for 
all peoples everywhere.
GOOD SCHOLARSHIP 
Judging from the large number of students who attain an A average in four major subjects, and thus become eligible for the Good Scholarship Legion, Paris High School abounds in hard work and intellectual prowess. Orange ond black pins are the awards for one semester and one year honor roll members. Bronze pins are given for two years of good scholarship; a silver pin for three years; and a gold pin for four years. 
Ten graduates ranked in the upper ten per cent of the class of '44: Barbara Ann Bouslog, James A. Curl, Ernest Eastham, Dorothy Mae Fidler, Robert Harpring, Norma Jean Hinds, Anna belle Sidenbender, Leo Swinford, Wayne Willoughby, and Wanda Lee Wright. These students have attained honor roll rating for the first semester of this year: 
SENIORS 
Mary Archer 
John Askin 
Barbara Bibo
David Bristow 
John Cychol
Mary Dickenson Tom Foley 
Richard Harpring Robert Irvine 
Richard Kizer 
Harley Rosenberg Frank Steidl 
Ellen Strecker 
Carolyn Sunkel Pauline Tiffin 
Nila Vaughn 
SOPHOMORES 
Ann Dole Bryan 
James Bright 
George Brinkerhoff Audrey Brunsman Ellen Clark 
Elenore Dahms 
Frances Doak
Dorothy Duck 
Albert Gleason
Ruth Grable 
Paul Hartsaw 
Marianna Morrisey Ralph Pearman 
Wilma Snyder 
Walter Steidl 
Patty Stickler 
Patricia Tobias 
Sally Tucker 
Daniel Wadsworth Christine Willoughby 
FRESHMEN 
Robert Foley 
Lois Knight 
Sally Major 
Robert Mason
Barbara Rinesmith Jo Ann Staley
Cordelia Tucker Norval Young 
Jake Zane 
JUNIORS 
Shirley Bolton 
Mary Lee Bouslog Rosemary Campbell Winnie Chenoweth Catherine Dock Merlyn Eldredge Ernest Hamilton James Hart 
Glada Hartwich Suella Hinds 
Julia Money 
Florence Moss 
Jeannie Ogden 
Patricia Reynolds Shirley Slay
Paul Spierling 
David Steidl 
Mary Ellen Taflinger Julia Truman 
Max Wilhoit 
Patricia Wright Thirty-seven 
FIRST ROW: Strecker, Tiffin, Vaughn, Bibo, Sunkel, Archer, Dick enson. SECOND. ROW: Askin, Kizer, Irvine, Bristow, Cychol, Rosenberg, Foley, Harpring, Steidl.
SENIOR CLASS OF 1945
As the seniors recall their first high school days in 1941, they remember initiations, exploring the top floor for a class room, and the assembly teacher's icy glares. Some of the boys entered track, football, and basketball. Others joined the band, G.A.A., Glee Club, and Speech Club. We presented two successful plays that year, with the help of the sophomores, The Auction and The Early Worm. Seventeen freshmen made the honor roll in the first quarter. 
We shall never forget the pep meeting, snake dance, and victory dance which we had our sophomore year after winning the State Basketball Championship in 1943. Many of us joined the journalism club. We sponsored several all-school dances. One of the domestic science girls won state honors in the D.A.R. contest for dressmaking. 
During the junior year the class rings were ordered. Our class ploy, Larry, was very successful. We sponsored several dances to raise money for the reception and prom. We began raising money for the Arena by selling magazine subscriptions. 
Our senior year was the1 busiest year of all. We had to work hard to raise enough money for the Arena. Some of our classmates became the president of various organizations and others elected captain of the varsity teams. We had many members of our class to leave us to serve their country in the present conflict. We shall never forget our high school days. 
OFFICERS
Thomas A. Foley
President of the senior class. T.A. has a "rosy" outlook. 
Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 2, 3, 4: Student Council 2; Arena Staff 2; Class Plays I, 2, 3; Class President 
I, 4. 
Don Blair 
Congratulations, Don, for giving us four years of sports 
and good sportsmanship. Basketball I. 2, 3, 4; Cross Country I, 2, 3, 4; Track I, 2, 3, 4; Class President 3; Class  
Vice President 4; Industrial Arts I. 
Pat Flanagan
Proof of the spirit of the "Fighting Irish" on the grid 
iron. Football 2. 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; 
Home Room Officer 3, 4; Class Secretary 4. 
Allen Bouslog 
Has a marked weakness for ministers' daughters. Basket 
ball I; Track I, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country I, 2, 3. 4; Class 
Treasurer 4; Home Room President 4; Arona Staff 4. 
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Bill Apple 
One of P.H.S.'s air-minded seniors. 
Industrial Arts I. 2, 4. 
Mary Archer
A keen mind behind a quiet smile. 
May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Press Club 2. 3; Honor Roll 2, 3. 
John Edward Askin
Sage comments from be-moustached John Edward have left many a classmate be fuddled. 
Speech Club 2, 4; Press Club I, 2, 4; Biology Club 2; Flag Raiser I, 2, 4: Stage Crews 2, 4. 
Ann Babcock 
Her red hair reflects her enthusiastic spirit. 
May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Press Club 3, 4; Speech Club I, 2. 3. 4; Band I. 2; Honor Roll 2. 
Rosemary Bandy 
Disciple of the Muses, Rosemary's vocal achievements are many. 
Glee Club I, 2. 3, 4; Sextette 3. 4; G.A.A. I. 2, 3. 4; Class Oficer 2; Arena Staff 4; Home Room Officer 2, 3. 
Jessie Barnett 
Jessie’s joy is G.A.A. 
G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Arena Staff 4; Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3; Girls' Glee Club 4; May Fete I, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. Camp 2. 
Georgina Beauchamp
A newcomer at P.H.S. who has no trouble finding her way around. 
Marshall High School I, 2, 3; Press Club 4; May Fete 4. 
• Barbara Bibo 
There ore dreams in your eyes, Bobbie. 
Speech Club I, 2, 3. 4; Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4; Press Club 3, 4; The Moon Is Down 3; Class Plays 2, 3; Home Room President 2. 
Ruth Blanford 
Ruthie does all her shopping in Terre Haute. Girls' Chorus I; May Fete 2, 4; Speech Club 4; Press Club 3. 4. • 
Delores Bodine 
"Gopher" likes those after-school basketball sessions in the girls' gym. 
G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 4; Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4; G.A.A. Camp 3. 
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David Bristow 
David's business trips to Chicago are a constant source of discussion in the halls of P.H.S. 
Basketball I; Speech I. 2, 3. 4; Class Plays I, 2, 3; Arena Staff 4; Student Council 2; Honor Roll I, 2, 3. 4.
Richard Brunsman 
Fuller Brush Co. is waiting for Richard when he graduates. Band I, 2, 3, 4; Class Plays I, 2; Speech Club I, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball I, 2, 3; The Moon Is Down; Arsenic and Old Lace. 
Barbara Butler 
Daughter of the gods, divinely tall. 
.Girls' Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Student Council 3; Arena Staff 4; Press Club 3. 4; G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4. 
Donald Butler 
"Son of the soil," Donald's future will be taken care of by Uncle Sam. 
F.F.A. I, 2; Intramural Basketball I, 2, 4; Industrial Arts 3. 
Margaret Butler
Demure and industrious, Margaret will make some lucky man a wonderful wife. 
May Fete I, 2, 3, 4.
Louis Carli 
Teacher's headache: student's aspirin! 
Intramural Basketball I; Basketball 2. 3; Track I, 2, 3; Football 4; Cross Country 2, 3: Glee Club 3, 4. 
Beulah Chainey 
Sincere and likeable, she has an enviable record at P.H.S. Girls' Chorus I: Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; G.A.A. 2. 
Lawrence Curl 
Lawrence's car usually looks like a school bus. Football I. 
John Cychol 
"Stretch" leaves P.H.S. for the stars and "Bar"! Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Track I, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country I, 2, 3. 
June David 
June’s sunny smile has often lighted the halls of P.H.S. Girls' Chorus I; G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; May Fete I, 3.
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Richard Davidson 
"Eager beaver" of the fifth-hour history class. Honor Roll I, 2.' 
Frances Davis 
She has a winning way and a pleasant smile. Moy Fete I, 2, 3, 4. 
Laura Belle Deem 
Laura Belle's infectious good humor was a boon to her classmates. 
Band 2, 3; Moy Fete I, 2, 3, 4. 
Mary Dickenson 
Mary's hard work as co-editor of the Arena is typical of the way she does everything. 
Honor Roll I, 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4; Class Ploy 3: Arena Staff 4; Student Council 4. 
John Jay Dorothy
Steadfast and dependable. 
Mary Louise Elam 
A quiet but determined little lady.
Moy Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll I; Speech Club 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Press Club 3, 4; Stage Crew 2. 
Donald Eldredge 
P.H.S. has furnished some "Keen" times for Donnie! Basketball I. 2, 3; Cross Country I, 2, 3; Track- I, 2, 3; Football 4; Home Room Officer 2, 3; Honor Roll I, 2. 
Dorothy Englum 
Pretty and vivacious, Dottie is a regular gall May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Treasurer 2. 
Dorothy Ewing 
Dottie, who's your "Lambie Pie"? 
Class Vice-President 1; G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Arena Staff 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; G.A.A. President 4. 
Julia Mae Fancher 
The deepest river flows with the least noise. Oliver High School I; Marshall High School 2, 3. 
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Ray Ford
Work fascinates Ray; he can sit and tool: at it for hours. Basketball 3; Track 3; Football 4; Cross Country 3; Intra mural Basketball 4; F.F.A. 3. 
Norma Jane Frazier 
Combination fashion plate, photographer, and guardian of long, detailed notebooks. 
G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Speech Club I, 2, 3, 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Arona Staff 4; Girls' Chorus I. 
Dale Fritsch 
Dale has been good for many a laugh in classes and assemblies. 
Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3. 
Edwin Gale 
Edwin gets lonesome in an all-girl history class. Democratic Committee May Fete 3. 
Norma Gibbons 
A hard worker with a captivating smile. 
Moy Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Speech Club I, 2; G.A.A. I, 2; Home Room Officer 3. 
Geraldine Gilbert 
What is it about New York that gives Gerrie a thrill? Arena Staff I; Redmon High School 2; Class Ploy 3; Glee Club I, 3; Student Council 3, 4; Messiah 3. 
John Hall 
John's coy giggle charms the faculty. 
Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Track I, 2. 3, 4. 
Nema Hamilton
A quiet and industrious girl. 
Band I, 2, 3, 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll I, 2, 3: Press Club 3. 
Richard Harpring 
Dick's brains are the envy of many less fortunate seniors. Band I, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3; Intramural Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Home Room Officer 3, 4; Student Council 2. 
Omer Heubel 
He knows all the answers in algebra. 
Industrial Arts Club 3. 
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Gene Hires
Studying never bothered Gene, and he never bothered studying. 
Mixed Ensemble 4; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4. 
Oscar Howe 
Photography is Oscar's interest. 
Casey High School I.
Willogene Humphrey 
"Blondie" dreams of her future Dick Powell II. Danville High School I, 2; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4; Press Club 3; May Fete 3, 4; Band 3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4. 
Robert Irvine 
Our blue-eyed quiz-kid rates tops with the gang! Football I, 2, 4; Intramural Basketball I, 2, 3, 4: Class Plays I, 2, 3; Honor Roll I, 2; Home Room Officer 2, 3; Arona Staff I. 
Joan Jacobs 
Will she follow her sister's footsteps and join the WAVES? May Fete- I, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 2. 
Carolyn Jones 
As editor of Tiger Tales, Carolyn displays executive power  extraordinary. 
Oliver High School I, 2: Moy Fete 3. 4; Press Club 3, 4; Tiger Tales Editor 4. , 
Glenda Keen 
"Our Harrisburg Hurricane" finally whirls herself out of P.H.S. 
Harrisburg High School I; .Speech Club 2, 3. 4; Class Play 3; East Lynn 3; Cheerleader 4: Girls' Chorus 2. 
Edna Kennedy 
Her actions speak May Fete I, 2, 3, 
louder than words. 4. 
Jack Kennedy
Captain Kennedy is interested in horticulture—especially the moss species. 
Football I, 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 2, 3; Class Treasurer 3; Class Play 3; Intramural Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Track 4. 
Mary Rose Kenney 
A ready smile is a key to a pleasant personality. May Fete I, 2, 3, 4: Press Club 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2; Home Room Officer 2; Class Play 3; Honor Roll I, 2. 
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Mary Kinnaman 
Silence is golden. 
May Fete I, 2, 4; Home Economics Club 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Speech Club 4. 
Richard Kizer 
Beholdl A genius in our midst. 
Metcalf High School I; Intramural Basketball 3; Honor Roll 2. 3, 4. 
Charlene Kneisley
A friend and helper to all who know her. 
Girls’ Chorus I; Band I, 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; May Fete I, 2, 3. 4. 
Norma Jean Krabel 
Why talk when there is nothing to say? 
May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 3, 4; Vice President Home Economics Club 4. 
Charlene Krueger 
"Chickie" has a lot of energy for such a diminutive miss. Band I, 2, 3: Glee Club'I, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. I, 2: May Fete  I. 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 2; Home Room Officer 2. 3. 
Harold Luttrell 
Toll, dark and handsome. 
Band I, 2, 3; Speech Club 4; Orchestra 2; Cross Country I; Band Contest I, 2; Intramural Basketball 2. 
Jean McMullen 
Her long black tresses make her stand out anywhere. May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 2; Home Room Officer 2. 
Jean Macke 
Jean is very unobtrusive and quiet, but silence is an admirable quality. 
May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus I. 
Dorothy Martin 
All athletes aren't boys. 
G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Band 2; Arena Staff 4; Press Club 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4. 
James Martin 
If there's anything we admire, it's ambition, "Slewfoot." Basketball I, 2, 3; Cross Country I, 2, 3; Track I, 2, 3; Football 4; Home Room Officer 2.
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Bernon Miller 
Bernon has a nice blue car which appeals to a certain little sophomore. » 
Basketball 3; Football 4: Speech Club I, 2, 3; Cross Coun try 3; Track 3, 4; Arsenic and Old Lace 3. 
Maudlene Millhouse 
Maudlene's pleasant voice reflects an equally pleasant personality. 
Band I, 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Arena Staff 4; Sextette 3, 4: May Fete I, 2, 3, 4.
Margaret Moore 
Drum majorette’s job is. ably filled by Peggy. Bond I, 2, 3, 4; Drum Majorette I, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra- I, 2, 3. 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Solo Contest I, 2, 4; Home Room Officer 3, 4. 
Barbara Morris 
Four years of Dopey’s intelligence have left their mark on P.H.S. 
G.A.A. I, 2; May Fete I, 2. 3, 4; Speech Club I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Chorus I, 2. 
Mary Murphy 
Instigator of many an idea and full of Irish witl Speech Club I, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Home Room Officer 2, 4; G.A.A. I, 2. 
Robert Murphy
Another casualty Track I, 2, 3, 4; Club 2, 4; Arena 
of the gridiron, Bob is a regular fellow. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 3; Glee Staff 4; Student Council 4. 
Norma Jean Myers 
Stenography is an excellent profession for one who is as proficient as Norma. 
Press Club 2. 3. 4: G.A.A. I, 2. 3, 4; May Fete I. 2, 3, 4; Home Room Officer 3: Arena Staff 4. 
James Nichols 
Vermillion’s loss is our gain. 
Vermillion H. S. I, 2; Football 4; F.F.A. 4. 
Catherine O'Betz
Shy and sweet, Catherine is also very capable. Moy Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 4. 
Billy Peel 
With Bill on the job the mail will get through. Basketball I, 2, 3; Football I, 3; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; .Speech Club 2, 3, 4; Cross Country I, 2, 3; Track I, 2, 3. 
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Ruby Powell
A diligent worker, Ruby always comes through in a crisis. Moy Fete I, 2. 3, 4; Chorus I, 2; Glee Club 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; G.A.A. I; Spring Concert 3. 
Maurice Ray 
One of the future farmers of America. 
Track I; Glee Club I. 2, 3, 4; Band 1; F.F.A. 2. 3. 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Biology Club 3. 
Kathryn Reed 
Just where does go on every Saturday night in Terre Haute, Katie? 
May Fete 1, 2, 3. 4; Pep Club 2; G.A.A. I. 
Phyllis Richards 
Another pretty high school class entranced by the mysteries of Terre Haute. 
May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Chorus I; Pep Club I. 2. 
Harley Rosenberg 
A born leader just oozing with ictus. 
Football I, 2, 3, 4; Speech Club I, 2, 3; President 4; Class Play I, 2, 3; Arena Staff 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Honor Roll I, 2. 
Myron Russell 
If you want to know about Chicago, just ask Myron the "Mole." 
Cross Country 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4. • 
Alex Sarran
First in mischief, first in the permit line, first in the hearts of his fellow students. 
. Football 4; Class Ploys 2, 3; Speech Club 2, 3, 4. 
Marie Shew 
Her pleasant personality and sunny smile have won her many friends. 
Blackhawk I; Vermillion 2; G.A.A. I; Home Room Officer 3; May Fete 3, 4. 
Rosella Shewey 
Vivacious and industrious, a fine combination. 
Chorus I: G.A.A. I. 2, 3, 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Speech Club 3. 
Howard Shipley 
Our co-editor is strangely attracted by a certain minister’s red-headed daughter. 
Band I; Glee Club 2, 3; Speech Club 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Tiger Tales 3; Arena Staff 4. 
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Margaret Shank 
"Slots'* has a personality that can't be resisted. Chorus I; Glee Club 2; G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Band I, 2. 3, 4; Orchestra I, 2. 
Shirley Sibley
Uncanny ability to look on Monday morning like we did on Saturday night. 
Villa Grove I; May Fete 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Press Club 3, 4; Home Room Officer 2, 3. 
Naomi Sidenbender 
A quiet worker who always does her work well. Band I. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4. 
Dolores Skinner
Sweet and shy, pretty hair, pretty eyes. 
May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Press Club 3, 4: Honor Roll I; Pep Club 2. 
Bob Sprague 
Uncle Bob's witty comments will be missed by both students and teachers, Miss Farrell? 
Class Plays I, 2, 3; Speech Club I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I. 2, 3; Football 4; Cross Country I. 2, 3; Track I, 2, 3, 
Frank Steidl
Any ninth hour you can find the coy-boy hard at work in the assembly. 
Class President 2; Football 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Student Council 4; Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4; Home Room President 3. 
Barbara Stewart 
Brain of the biology class with gobs of love for the V-I2s. Speech Club I, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. I, 2; Class Plays I, 2, 3: May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer I; Speech Award I. 
Mary Frances Stotts 
Quiet and cheerful, well liked by oil. 
Honor Roll I. 2; May Fete I, 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. I. 2; Press Club 3, 4; Tigerettes 2, 3; Chorus I. 
Ellen Strecker 
You should see Ellen on skates! 
May Fete I. 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. I. 2, 3. 4; Press Club 2, 4; Student Council 2, 3; Chorus. I, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3. 
Caroline Sunkel
"My candle burns Class Plays 2, 3; Time's Never Up Contest 3. 
at both ends." 
Arena Staff 4; Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4; 2; Speech Club I, 2, 3, 4; Speech 
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Bob Tait
Cobbie’s skill on the hardwood has long been an asset to the Tigers. 
Basketball I. 2, 3, 4; Track I, 2, 3. 4; Class Officer I. 3; Football 4; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Class Play I, 2, 3. 
Pauline Tiffin 
Full of life and full of fun 
Vermillion High I; May Fete 2, 3, 4. 
Roy Tomlinson
Roy looks lonesome walking home by himself since the graduation of the class of '44. 
Football I, 2. 
Lois Tyler 
Her ambition is to be a housewife—what more could one ask? 
May Fete I, 2, 3, 4. 
Charles Van Buren 
Classroom would be dull without "Flash’s’' brilliant contributions. 
Basketball 3; Track I, 2, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Intra mural Basketball I. 2: Student Council 2. 
Nila Jane Vaughn
Hard working and intelligent, she should go far in this world. 
Chorus I; Speech Club 2; Class Play 2; Press Club 3; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll I, 2, 3. 
Rosemarie Vicory 
And what does that "R" on her sweater stand for? May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. I, 2; Speech Club I. 
Harold Vietor 
Casanova Vietor's favorite song is Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes. Cross Country I, 2," 3, 4; Basketball I. 2, 3, 4; Track  I. 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. I, 2, 3,-4.
Joan Vlahos 
Her shining hour is the fifth-hour typing class. 
May Feto I, 2, 4; G.A.A. I; Pep Club 2; Chorus I. 
Maxine Waltz 
She’ll never fail you as a friend. 
Arlington, Virginia I; May Fete 2, 3; Bond 3; Home Economics Club 3. 
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Paul Watson
He likes the wide open spaces one finds on a farm. Cross Country 4; F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 3, 4; Football Manager 4.
Ben Waymire 
The strong and silent type, Beni 
Football I, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 3, 4: Intramural Basket ball I, 2; F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Track 3, 4. 
Clifford White 
He's not here any more. 
Band I, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll I; Latin Conference I; Solo Band Contest 3. 
Donna White 
Short and sweet. 
Moy Fete I. 2, 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3; Orchestra I, 2, 3; Music Contest I, 3; Tiger Tales 4. 
Francis Williams 
Oliver's gift to Miss Hohler and shorthand. 
Oliver High School I, 2. 
Harriet Winans 
Harriet, Harriet, of allure!
Speech Club I, Student Director 4; G.A.A. I, 2. 
sweet and demure, full of sincerity, full 
2, 3. 4; Class Play 3; Mrs. Miniver 2; of Arsenic and Old Lace 3; Press Club 
Bertha Wright 
A hard worker on whom you can always depend. May Fete I, 2, 3, 4. 
Betty Wright
Full of mischief and full of life. 
May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Press Club 3; Home Economics Club 2; Chorus I, 2. 
Frances Wright 
Sweet and lovely—Franny's charms have endeared her to all. Chorus I; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3. 
Helen Malone 
"Snooks" never seems to have a care. 
G.A.A, I; May Fete I, 2, 3, 4.
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JUNIORS
Returning to school, now os upperclassmen, we. the Junior Class of 1944, looked forward to a great year at P.H.S. 
Many of us became active members of various school organizations, and many helped build our athletic teams. A large number of us specialized in scholarship. 
We all were proud of our class ring selection. Then in December we proved our acting ability in the very successful play Junior Miss, one of the best class productions in a long time. And who could forget the Junior-Senior Prom? 
Certainly we had our fun, but, of course, it wasn't all play. With our nation engaged in a terrific war, we showed our serious side by participating in scrap and bond drives, the Red' Cross, and other civilian war activities. 
Now with the year past, we have completed three years at P.H.S. We, therefore, look forward to an even bigger and better year as seniors and graduates in 1945.46. 
LEFT TO RIGHT: Bud Sultzer, President: Shirley Eldredge, Vice President; Bob Henn, Treasurer; John Frazier, Associate Editor. Absent: Rosemary Campbell, Secretary. 
FIRST ROW: Burkett. 
Bouslog, Bolton, Ariens, 
Chenoweth. Ball. SECOND ROW: Colvin,
Beck, Allison, Alexan 
der, Boyd, Campbell, 
Baird. THIRD ROW: 
Brading, Allen, Bergan,
Ashley, L. Brown, Bay 
singer. FOURTH ROW:
Baker, Brewster, Bris 
tow, Ashby, Cox, Bishop, Craig. Absent: A. 
Breneman, J. Brown. 
FIRST ROW: Farris, R. 
Drake, Devers, J. 
Elliott, Eastham. SECOND ROW: B. Elliott, 
M. Emrick, Craig, B. 
Drake, Dorothy, M. El
dredge. THIRD ROW: 
R. Curl. Dock. Cramer. 
Creech, Downing, Elam. 
FOURTH ROW: El 
ledge, B. Curl, S. El 
dredge, -James David 
son, Emery, Dively. 
FIFTH ROW: M. El 
dredge, Joe Davidson, 
Englum
FIRST ROW: Holler; Funkhouser, Frey, M. Hordy, Hill, A. Hardy. SECOND ROW: Hinds, Hortwich, Gale, Good, Gibson, Griffin. THIRD ROW: Gibb, B. Holl ingsworth, J; Frazier, G. Hart, R. Hardy, Forster. FOURTH ROW: Henn,  Haase, Fletcher, Ha worth, J. Hart, Hamilton. Absent: M. Fu qua. E. Frazier, K. Gar vin.
FIRST ROW: Hollo way, Krabel, McKinzie, Kienast, Lindsey, Lu cas. SECOND ROW: ike, Hunter, Huston, Jenkins, B. Jones. THIRD ROW: McKinnon, Hyatt, McGow, Joseph, Ludington, B. Keyes. FOURTH ROW: Irish, Manning. Lamb, Long, Horton, Loy. Ab sent: S. F. Jones. R. Joslin, A. Keys, R. Mc Culloch. 
FIRST ROW: Myers, Jane Shonk, Shaw, Money, Moss, Mapes. SECOND ROW: Par rish, Rhoden, J. Rhoads, Ogden, Rupel, Shoaff, P. Reynolds. THIRD ROW: O'Betz, O'Ban non, Miller, Potts, Muman, Webright. SECOND ROW: M. Sulli van, Zane, Weger, Taf linger, Truman, Thomp son, Williams, Swin ford. THIRD ROW: Steidl, Spierling, C. Wright, Watson, Stotts, Twigg, Smock. FOURTH ROW: Sultzer; Stone, Young, Walters, E. Sullivan, Wilhoit
H 0 MO R E S
With one more year marked as history, the class of "47" finds itself at the halfway mark of its journey. During this first half of our way through high school, we have gained confidence in our ability to help "keep things moving." The overcoming of the uneasiness and self-consciousness of our freshman year has left us with the feeling that we really are a part of the life of
P.H.S. 
Although we are only one spoke in the wheel, this year under the leadership of Miss Elsia Tate, our sponsor, we have taken part in the numerous activities of Paris High School. Over twenty members of the class added their names to the honor roll. Not only are we known in the orchestra, chorus, and girls' and boys' glee clubs, but have interests in the G.A.A., the F.F.A., and the Home Economics and Speech Clubs. Many of the boys have helped to win the trophies in football, basketball, and track. 
Our plans are being laid for the time when we shall be upperclassmen, and we hope that the rest of our high school days will be as happy and eventful as the first years have been. 
LEFT TO RIGHT: James Bright, Secretary; Ruth Grable, Vice President; John Carli, President. Absent: Dow Morris, Treasurer; Albert Gleason, Associate Editor. 
FIRST ROW: Blanford, 
E. Clark, Bristow, Asher, Carli, L. Ashley. 
Cassily, Butler. SEC 
OND ROW; Bryan, N.
J. Brown, M. Brown, 
Bibo, G. Ashley, Bright,
Banning, Cameron. 
THIRD ROW: Brinkerhoff, Burgess, Boyd. 
FOURTH ROW: Carroll, Bridwell, B. Clark, 
Bailey, Baird, Bandy,  
Adams,. Archer’, Bishop, 
Brunsman. Absent: M. 
Clawson. 
FIRST ROW; Dahms, 
Duck, Grable, Fouis,  
Fisher, B. Elam, Eslinger, Englum, Glick. 
SECOND ROW: Ferrel, 
Gibson, Gale, David,
Edwards, Doak, J. Graham. THIRD ROW: 
Givens, Fitzgerald, E. 
Graham, Flairty, El dredge. FOURTH 
ROW: Dittamore, Garrett, Deem, Foley, Glea 
son, Farrell, Glover. 
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FIRST ROW: Hacker, Keemer, Kimble, Haase, Hodge, Hollingsworth, M. Jones. SECOND ROW: Kennedy, Hal loran, Henn, Haddix, Kirmse, Hays, Hill, Hood. THIRD ROW: Hiaff, Harris, Griffin, Harpster, Hart saw, Johnson, Keltz, Donald Greenwood. FOURTH ROW: Keyes, Dole Greenwood, Harping, T. Jonos. Hamilton. 
FIRST ROW: Koontz. Mohler, Matheny. Lynch, McMullen. SEC O N D RO W ; Moren, Murphy, D. Martin, Mullins. THIRD ROW: Ludington, Morrisey, N. McConchie, Miller, P. Marlin, Parrish. FOURTH ROW: Mc Culley Marrs, E. Me C o n k o y , Krumpeck, Morris, Loymon, Owens. Absent: C. Melton. 
FIRST ROW: Scanlan, Rode. C. Shanks, Pine, J. Quinn, N. Rhoads, Raffoty. SECOND ROW: M. F. Shirar, M,  
A. Shirar, Peel, M. Shanks, Rose, Shonk, Snoddy, Potts. THIRD ROW: Pittmon, Rowe. N. Quinn, Snyder, Sanders, Pearman, Rule. FOURTH ROW: Perry. Shewey, D. Quinn, Scott. Absent: D. Rhoads. 
FIRST ROW: Steidl, Thompson, Van Zant, Vidito, Stickler. Tobias. SECOND ROW: Tait, Tucker, Sprouls, Wil loughby, Spung, Young. THIRD ROW; Waller, Victor, Waggoner, Wil son, Wotteland, Wis hart. FOURTH ROW: Tolen, Waymire, Weg er, Wadsworth. Absent: C. Taflinger

We freshmen, in answer to the more experienced seniors' laughing warning that we had "just begun to fight," have made a good start this year. Our sponsor and manager is Miss Miriam Church, freshman science instructor. 
Many of our classmates have fought their way through the various courses and have been given the olive wreath of scholastic attainment, the good scholarship pin of orange and black. We have held many a pitched battle for old P.H.S. on the gridiron as well as the hardwood. Many freshmen are striving for parts in the programs put on by the Speech Club,' and we enjoyed the success of the freshman-sophomore class plays. Many members of our class are in the band, F.F.A., and rhe G.A.A. Indeed, we have had our share of representatives in the various activities offered to us by the school. 
We got off to a flying start in our freshman year and do not intend to taper off any during the next three years. We hope to make the past, the present, and the future generations of Peris High School students remember our record. 
LEFT TO RIGHT: Dick Henson, President; Mary Frances Keen, Vice President; John Wieland, Secretary. Absent: Archie Switzer, Treasurer; Charles Wis hart, Associate Editor. 
FIRST ROW: A. Black 
man, Brading, Cash 
Baker. Airhart, Ashley
SECOND ROW: Ball, 
Babb, Cary, M. Alsup, 
D. Alsup, Bristow, Allen
THIRD ROW; Bridwell,
Calvin, Cantrell, Barr,
Benson. FOURTH 
ROW: Camp, Arbuckle, 
Bishop, C. Blackman. 
Absent: R. Alexander.
FIRST ROW: Eldredge, 
Drake, Danner, Craig, 
N. Clark, David. SEC 
OND ROW: Chenoweth, Elam, B. Clark, 
Dickson, W. Eastham. 
THIRD ROW: Englum, 
Coad, Cash, Davidson. 
Curtis, R. Cummins. 
FOURTH ROW: Dyer, 
J. Cummins, Entrican,
Conine, B. Dawson. Ab 
sent; Cunningham, C. 
Dawson, Elliott
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FIRST ROW: J. Hall, B. Hall, P. Foley, Eve land, Fessenbeck. SECOND ROW: Frye, Han ner, Z. Gosnell, Harris, Had, G. Gosnell. THIRD ROW: Farnham, Forsythe. Ford. Griffin, D. Good, J. Good. FOURTH ROW: Evans, Gibbons, Geekie, Givens, Fowler, Gale, R. Foley. 
FIRST ROW: Knight, Kennedy, Kerrick, Hess, Horton, N. Irish, Hol lingsworth. SECOND ROW: Henson, Hutch ings, Judy, Knoepfel, Johnson, R. Irish. Hop per. THIRD ROW: Jos lin, Hill, Hartley, Keen, Humerickhouse, Jones, Hunter. Absent: A. Henderson. 
FIRST ROW: Major, Ludington, Macke, Mc Clarey, Lynch. McCul ley. SECOND ROW: Mood, McPherson, Mur phy, Lukken, Malone. THIRD ROW: Mc Crocklin, Mohler. Nail, R. E. Martin, Mullins. Maurer. F O U R T H  ROW: Mason, R. L. Martin, Koibeck, Mc Mullen, Loffland. Ab sent: B. Malone, M. Myers. 
FIRST ROW: Nicholson, Newlin. Sexton, Oetzcl, Rehner, Porter. SEC OND ROW: B. Rine smith, H. Rinesmith, Ray, Perry, Rice, Night linger, Schaefer. THIRD ROW: G. Phillips, Peterson, J. Phillips, Neu houser, Rhoads, Robin son. FOURTH ROW: Powell, Reed, Pedersen, Runyan, Patten, Newell, Roberts. Absent: S. Porter.
"I wholly disapprove of what you say and will defend to the death your right to say it." —Voltaire. 
"Let us have faith that right makes might; and in that faith let us to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it."—Abraham Lincoln. 
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."—James Russell Lowell. 
"Thunder on! Stride on! Democracy. Strike with vengeful stroke."—Walt Whitman. "Whatever makes men good Christians, makes them good citizens."—Daniel Webster. "It was in making education not only common to all. but in some sense compulsory on dll, that the destiny of the free republics of America was practically settled."—James Russell Lowell. 
"Knowledge is the only fountain both of the love and the principles of human liberty."— Daniel Webster.' 
“Why should there not be a patient confi dence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is 
FIRST ROW: N. Thompson, L. Shelton, Stickler, 
B. Twigg, Smittkomp, 
Tucker. SECOND
ROW: Trine, Sidenben
der, Skinner, Trotter, 
Thomas. THIRD ROW: 
Snyder, Staley, Stargell, Smock, Sullivan, 
vnoy. FOURTH ROW: 
V. Thompson, W. Shel 
ton, M. Thompson, 
Stabler, Switzer, G.
Twigg. Absent: H. 
Simpson. 
FIRST ROW: War 
mouth, Wilson, Weaver, 
Wright, Zieren, Wai’s.
SECOND ROW: W. 
Wass, L. Wa'S, Wil 
kins, Vestal, Vaughn, 
Ward. THIRD ROW: 
Webb, Walker, W. Williams, B Williams, Vice, 
Wieland, N. Young, 
Vicars. FOURTH ROW: 
Zane, Wimsett, Wis 
hart, Yontz, Willough
by, A. Young. 
there any better or equal hope in the world?" —Abraham Lincoln. 
"Give me liberty or give me death!"—Pat rick Henry. 
"He's true to God who's true to man."— James Russell Lowell. 
"The people's government, made for the people, made by the people, and answerable to the people."—Daniel Webster. 
"'Freedom!' their battle cry,—'Freedom!' or leave to die."—George Henry Boker. "Puritanism, believing itself quick with the seed of religious liberty, laid, without knowing it, the egg of democracy."—James Russell Lowell. 
"Peace is always beautiful."—Walt Whitman. 
"Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my great concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right."—Abraham Lin coln. 
"Let us have peace."—Ulysses S. Grant. “God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend it."—Daniel Webster. 
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BOOK III 
ATHLETICS
FREEDOM FROM FEAR 
Perhaps fear in sports and fear from 
aggression seem rather widely separated. 
Yet, the basic emotion is the same. We 
must exert all our energies toward eliminating fear. Americans need not tremble at 
the sound of marching feet and the roar of
airplanes. It will take long to give this freedom to people of other lands, they who 
have cowered at shrill sirens and brusque 
commands through years of pain and terror. 
There must be world-wide abandonment of 
the use of force and fear.
PRESENTING 
THE SPORTS REVIEW 
FOR 1944-45 
Coach Eveland 
MANAGERS 
LEFT TO RIGHT: Willoughby, Elam, 
Frazier, Watson, Eslinger. 
FIRST ROW: Rode, Bristow, Frey. SEC 
OND ROW: Newlin, Keen, Wright. 
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ACTION ON THE GRIDIRON 
For the first time in many years the athletics of Paris High School are under a single 
director, Coach Ernest Eveland. 
Eveland decided to try the ”T" formation. 
FOOTBALL
Paris. Clinton Paris Marshall. Paris Oblong . Paris . . . 0 Charleston Paris. . . . . 7 Wiley .... . .21 Paris. . . Casey Paris.. . . 0 Urbana .... ..18 Paris Gerstmeyer . . Paris . . .. .20 Newton . .. . .. 0 
Since his basketball boys are good ball handlers and full of spirit, he threw them in with the veteran football players, shifted them around, and pulled out a likely-looking bunch of boys. 
The Tigers got off to a poor start in the first game with Clinton, who was said to be mighty fast and rough. They were. Ask Murphy. Score: Paris, 0; Clinton, 30. 
The fighting spirit still prevailed and the next week they outplayed Marshall on the ground, but the passing combination of Maurer and White hit our weak spot, pass defense. 
In the first home game the Tigers were determined to make a good showing. They did that by beating Oblong, 20 to 0.
The next week Charleston City came to Paris. Both teams battled up and down the 
FIRST ROW: Tolen. R. Waymire. Irish, Waller, Cummins. Ashley, Roberts, Fowler, 
Rhoads. 
SECOND ROW: Brown. Deem, Morris, ROW: B. Murphy, J. Martin, Bristow, 
Allen, Nichols, Sprague, Reed, Bailey, Graham, Russell, Runyan, Coach Eveland. 
THIRD r 
Reynolds, Dittamore, Mgr. Baysinger, B. Way-
Brewster, Gleason, Sultzor, Sarran, Irvine, D. Eldredge, F. Wishart, C. Wishart, . ,. R — -. mire. Owens, Cychol. FOURTH ROW: Ford. B. Miller. Perry. Forste , Rosenberg, Englum, Kennedy. Toit, F. Steidl. W. Steidl, b. cun, L Curl, J. Carli, L. Carli. Flanagan, Henn, S. Eldredge. 
field for almost the whole game. A pass play in the lost quarter beat Paris. Paris, 0: Charleston High, 7.
On Friday the 13th of October, Wiley traveled to Paris. Rosenberg really shone in this game, but their aerial attack was too much. Paris was smitten 21 to 7. 
By this time the team had more cripples. Shirley Eldredge had his ankle broken in the Wiley game, and Tait sprained his hip and ankle. The team was trimmed down and the backfield was almost all new boys. The next game was with the highly praised Casey team. We were weak on pass defense and aggressiveness: Casey, 14; Paris, 6. 
Our team was almost a match for Urbana. 
Rosy's sneak play worked twice for forty yard gains, but their defense was weak. Several costly mistakes gave Urbana her 18 to 0 victory. 
The afternoon game with Gerstmeyer proved to be a rough one. Two of the Gerstmeyer boys had their arms fractured. As the dusk closed in, the score board read 15 to 7 in favor of Gerstmeyer. 
Every boy fought hard in the Newton game and some of these boys played their lost game. At Mewton the cork was put back on the football bottle! Newton, 0; Paris, 20. 
The team showed signs of promise for next year, with the reserve team winning all but one of its games. We fought hard, but the rain just ran down the wrong side of the roof. 
Afternoon workout for the squad. The Fans at a night football game.
Pat Flanagan—Senior Guard 
A "fightin' Irishman" who likes a knock-down-drag-out game. He even mixes his football with his basketball.
Ben Waymire—Senior Tackle 
"Bloody" Ben, neck tackler de-luxo, would like to play the game without referees. He was really rugged in that line.
John Carli—Sophomore Back 
This swivel-hipped speedster picked up experience this year and intends to use it in the next two years. 
John Cychol—Senior End
John, in his first year of football, proved to be an all-round athlete. "Cyke" is steady, ready, and smart. 
James Forster—Junior Guard 
"Cecil" is a calm ball-player who keeps his eyes open. He'll be back next year to do his bit. 
Robert Owens—Sophomore Back The "Arm", main cog in our passing machine. He should help a lot in putting the Paris football team back on its feet. 
Bob Tait—Senior Back 
Bobby showed promises at the first of the year but was hampered by a pair of bad ankles. He played an especially good game at Newton. 
Capt. Jack Kennedy—Senior End Jack's blocking, tackling, and dependable leadership really made him valuable. At school he's in a rut. On the field he's in the groove. 
Lawrence Curl—Senior End
Larry was good at stopping end runs. The coach substituted him often and Larry held down the job. 
James Reynolds—Junior Back 
Besides helping with his long gain runs, accurate passes, and earth jarring tackles, Jim sacrificed two front teeth for Paris. 
Louis Carli—Senior Back
"Lion" came out late and if he had had more time would have made the first string. He made a good captain for the second team. 
Walter Steidl—Sophomore Back. Walt is the brains of the outfit. Ho is good at making gains on those quick-opening plays, and his defense is solid. 
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Robert Curl—Junior Center 
"Red" is a "probable" for that first string center position next year. He knows what the game is all about by now. 
Robert Henn—Junior Guard 
On the field as in school, Bob was quiet and unassuming, but just try to run over him with that pigskin. 
Tom Englum—Junior Tackle 
Tom, one of the shifty blockers who made the quick opening plays possible, is following in his brother's footsteps. 
Bob Murphy—Senior Back 
"Shumeek"—We lost a valuable man this year when Bob broke his leg after twenty seconds of play.
Harley Rosenberg—Senior Center "Rosy", our spark-plug, played his best in the enemy's backfield. He was so mean that he smeared their plays before they got rolling. 
Shirley Eldredge—Junior Back "Shirk" made two touchdowns before his foot was broken. He'll be back next year to try again. 
Albert Gleason—Sophomore Tackle Albert has endurance and works with the team. With o little more experience and development he should help make a tough line next year. 
George Perry—Junior Tackle 
Perry played pretty good ball for his first year, and should help make a strong line next year. 
James Brewster—Junior Back 
"Luiack" really ran wild on that Newton field. The Newton boys were a little tired after chasing him all through the game. 
Charles Deem—Sophomore Guard "Hoppy" went in to hold that line when somebody didn't seem to know what he was doing. He should be valuable next year. 
Phil Bristow—Junior Back 
Phil slipped into that first-string back position, in the middle of the season without a hitch. 
Bud Sultzer—Junior End
P.H.S.'s roaming end, Bud shows plenty of promise for next year. 
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Action shots of the Chomping, Effingham, and Sullivan games. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Regular Schedule 1944-45 
Paris 39 Charleston T. C. 18 Paris 42 Salem 27 Paris 2b Urbana 24 Paris  Villa Grove 31 Paris 26 Taylorville 37 Paris 28 Effingham 30 Paris West Aurora 37 Paris 49 Arthur 37 Paris Canton 25 Paris 52 Waukegan 35 Paris 35 Riverside 33 Paris 47 Casey  Paris  Vandalia 33 Paris 53 Marshall 19 Paris 34 Kansas Pon’s 40 Edwardsville 29 Paris  Charleston City  Poiis 33 Champaign 42 Paris 33 Moline 41 Paris 62 Westville 25 Paris 42 Georgetown 16 Paris 42 Mt. Vernon 33 Paris 31 Danville  Paris 38 Bridgeport 32 Paris Holiday Tournament 
Paris 52 Charleston T. C.  Paris 49 Jacksonville 25 Paris 29 Fairbury 40 Paris 55 Danville 39 
E.’ 1. Tournament
Paris 43 Kansas 30 Paris 43 Effingham 23 Paris 48 Charleston 31 Paris 49 Greenup 
Regional Tournament 
Paris 25 Charleston T. C. Paris 60 Charleston City 33 Paris 56 Martinsville 26 
Sectional Tournament 
Paris 42 Sullivan 40 Paris 36 Decatur 46
HARDWOOD HEROES
REGULAR SCHEDULED GAMES 
The Tigers started out their basketball season with five straight victories: namely, Charles ton T.C., Salem, Urbana, Villa Grove, and Taylorville, last year's champions. Their first setback was suffered at the hands of the Flaming Hearts of Effingham. West Aurora, Arthur, and Can ton were beaten by Paris before the Holiday Tournament. 
The erratic Paris five next won over a tough  Waukegan team; Riverside, the tallest loam in the state with their b' 4" average; and Casey, before Vandalia outscored them 31-33. The Tigers defeated Marshall, Kansas, Edwardsville, and Charleston City, in the next round. The weekend preceding the E.l. Tournament, they met and lost to Champaign and Moline. 
Paris began another winning streak by defeating Westville, Mt. Vernon, and George town. Then the Tigers journeyed to Danville, which was the state's outstanding game of the week. Paris won by a two point margin. The last game before the series of state tournament games was with Bridgeport, where the victory was a hard fought one for the Tigers. 
PARIS HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT 
Paris' third Christmas Holiday Tournament was held December 26, 27, and 28. Paris waded through Charleston T.C. and Jacksonville to reach the semi-finals. There a scrappy Fairbury five, led by Stanley Johnson, outscored the Tigers 40-29. Normal beat Fairbury to take 
the championship. Paris met and won over its old rival, Danville, to get third place honors. This fray was bitterly contested, as there were over forty personal fouls called. 
E. I. TOURNAMENT 
The Eastern Illinois Basketball Tournament was held at Casey January 31 to February 3. Paris advanced to the finals by beating Kansas, Effingham, and Charleston. The Tigers then ran over Greenup, 49-25, to win their seventh consecutive E. I. League Tournament.
REGIONAL TOURNAMENT 
From February 27 to March 2, the Regional Tournament was held in Paris High School's new gym. The Tigers defeated Charleston T.C., 25-17. They advanced to the finals by winning over Charleston City. After beating the Martinsville eagers, the Tigers were eligible to compete in the Sectional Tournament. 
SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT 
In the Sectional Tournament held at Mat toon March 8 and 9, Paris first 
eked out a two-point victory 
over Sullivan in on overtime 
game. Decatur, rated the number one team in the state by  
the United Press, beat St. Elmo, 
to meet Paris in the finals. Departure blocked Paris' beaten 
path to the State by defeating 
the Tigers 36 to 46.
FIRST ROW: Coach Eveland, Farnham, Curtis, Martin. Glover, Emery. V. Cummins, Hamilton, R. Cummins, Fowler, Mgr. Baysinger, Willoughby. SECOND ROW.: Deem, Bishop, Roberts. Henson, Twigg, Humericlchouse, Elledge, Morris, G. Victor, Mgr. E. Frazier. THIRD ROW: Givens, Tait, Waggoner, Alexander, Blair, Brown, R. Waymire, Powell, D. Watson. Mgrs. P. Watson, Eslinger. FOURTH ROW: Miller, Hall, H. Victor, B. Waymire. Owens. Cychol. Eldredge, J. Frazier, Gibb, Wilson, Mgr. Elam.
BASKETBALL 
PERSONALS
JOHN FRAZIER 
Junior Guard 
The boy who hits’em from any angle. He is also a good screener and rebounder, and his specialty is a long two handed shot. 
ROBERT TAIT 
Senior Guard 
Bob played guard on the second team. His hard driving and speed cut-in shots pulled the Tigers out of many reserve games. 
ROBERT OWENS
Sophomore Center 
Bob has an excellent fade-away shot and is the tallest boy on the team. He fills the center position well. 
BEN WAYMIRE 
Senior Center 
"Bloody" Ben is a good shot but is most valuable as a rebounder and ball feeder. 
JOHN HALL 
Senior Forward 
"Dyke" is another mainstay of the squad. His dependability in grabbing rebounds and making long shots kept us on the winning streak. 
JOHN CYCHOL 
Senior Guard 
As captain, John is the keyman of the team and is always ready to guard a tough man. P.H.S. will suffer a great loss. 
DON BLAIR 
Senior Guard
Small but mighty, Don is the speediest boy on the floor. His skill end fast breaks never foiled to lose his guard long enough to strip the net with one of his versatile shots. 
HAROLD VIETOR 
Senior Forward 
"Crip" played all season with a bad knee. He was very good at losing his guard in close quarters by dribbling and quick faking. 
LEON MILLER 
Junior Forward 
"Ish Kobibble" showed his stuff at the West Aurora game by holding down their point-getter to almost nothing. 
SHIRLEY ELDREDGE
Junior Forward 
Handicapped this season by a broken foot but a most dependable reserve, Shirley plays with great ability. Look for him on the first five next year. 
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CHARLES DEEM
Sophomore Guard 
Deem was only a sophomore this season, but with this year's experience he should become plenty good. 
KENNETH MARTIN 
Junior Guard 
Kenny is a scrapper. He plays his best in a fast, exciting contest. He sticks to his man like a bur. 
LAWRENCE BROWN 
Junior Guard 
"Brawny" is hot on those two-handed shots outside the free throw line. He is usually high point man on the reserves 
DOW MORRIS 
Sophomore Guard
"Curly" is coming right up. His pivot shots and guarding are his main assets. 
RONALD CUMMINS 
Freshman Guard
It's hard to tell what might happen when Ronald gets a bit. more experience. He's little and fast. 
ROBERT ALEXANDER 
Freshman Forward 
Bob, one of the freshman team, knows how to handle the ball under the bucket. 
DALE WATSON
Junior Center 
This is Dole's first year for basketball. He has shown great improvement. 
GLEN VIETOR 
Sophomore Forward 
Glen plays with great rebounding and good skills. With more experience he will be fighting for position *on- the first five.' 
ELI HUMERICKHOUSE 
Freshman Center
Eli plays center nicely. After this year's experience, he will probably be rushing for the first five. Watch this player! 
JOHN WILSON 
Sophomore Forward 
"Bus" is another good forward. He can usually make five or six baskets in the reserve games by his side, Shots or tip-ins. 
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LEFT TO RIGHT; Glover, Twigg, Bous log, H. Vietor, Potts, Elledge, Martin, Curtis. 
FIRST ROW: Wilson, Powell, Farnham, Davidson, Martin, Garrett, Elam, Bandy, P. Waison, Coach Eveland. SECOND ROW: Waggoner, E. Hamilton, D. Wat son, Bishop, Hall, Henson, Cummins, Emery, Curiis, Humerickhouse, Bouslog. THIRD ROW: Glover. G. Vietor, Frazier. Givens, H. Vietor, K. Morfin, Twigg. Elledge, Potts, L. Hamilton. 
Coach E. W. Eveland opened his cross-country season the first week of school with almost all of his last year's squad back. Outstanding members were Potts, Twigg, Vietor, and Bouslog. Much credit must go to the rest of the squad for many excellent performances. Allen Bouslog was chosen captain of the team. 
The Tigers entertained Robinson in October, and Paris emerged the victor. Two weeks later Paris journeyed to Robinson, being again victorious with a score of 20 to 55. 
Seven varsity men and five freshmen ore eligible for a letter in cross-country if they stay out for track. Those freshmen who placed were as follows: First, Twigg; second, Curtis; third, Humerickhouse; fourth, Cummins; fifth, Bishop. 
The varsity winners were the following: First, Bouslog; second, H. Vietor; third, Glover; fourth, K. Martin; fifth, Potts; sixth, Hall; seventh, Elledge.
FIRST ROW: P. Watson, Glover, Waggoner, Steidl, J. Carli, Blair, K. Martin, Kirby. R. Elledge, Ford, H. Vietor, Wilson, L. Miller, Allen, W. Tucker, J. Frozier, S. Eldredge, Tolen. SECOND ROW: E. Frazier, Drake, Bouslog, Deem, Waymire, D. Watson, J, Elledge, Owens, Cochran, L. Corli, Cychol, Swinford, Hall, J. Martin, Parrish, Murphy, Tait, M. Tucker THIRD ROW; Reynolds, Givens, Rogers, £lark, Gorrett, Russell, Hamilton, Nichols, G. Vietor, Emery, 
B. Miller, Sprague, Coach Eveland. .j
The 1944 track season opened with a meet at Wiley, the 28th of March. The Tigers were unable to stop Wiley as the score was 75 to 36. However, three days later they walked over Georgetown, 69 to 44. 
In April, Paris won third in the Tigers Relay held at Paris. The Eastern Illinois League Meet, in which Paris took second place, was held at Charleston T.C. The Tigers won over Ridge farm, 78 to 35, and also took a triangular meet scoring over Charleston High and Charleston T.C. The last meet of the month was at Mat toon where we captured second place in the Mattoon Relays. 
We started out in May, placing third in the Urbano Relays, held at Urbana. On May 6, the squad went to Rose Polytechnic School for the Wabash Valley Meet in which Paris placed 
TRACK EVENTS
second; however, our freshman team won all three relays offered. Two weeks later the district meet was held at Mattoon. Here Paris placed second and this qualified several for the state meet. Those qualifying were Allen Bouslog, John Cychol, James Elledge, John Hall, Robert Murphy, and Leo Swinford, Jr. The Tiger luck didn't hold out as no one placed in the state meet. 
In the first freshman-sophomore meet, April 18, the young Tigers took Charleston City Trojan kids, 79 to 34. On May 9, the Danville underclassmen were defeated 72 to 45. The freshies beat Mayo 73 to 34. On the 16th of May the season ended with a meet against Mattoon with the score—Paris, 72; Mattoon, 33. With such a record, the- future teams should be good at Paris High.
G.A.A. OFFICERS
Hartwich, Barnett, Ewing. S. Tucker. 
ler and
GIRLS' SPORTS 
The Girls' Athletic Association is known as the G.A.A. Besides improving the health, it also helps in the development of athletic ability and sportsmanship. 
G.A.A. girls work hard to earn the highest number of points in their class to get their way paid to East Bay Camp at Bloomington, Illinois. The girls attend ing camp last summer were Barbara But Delores Bodine, juniors; Judy Money, Nila 
Creech and Dorothy Kienast, sophomores; Sally Tucker, 
Dorothy Hacker, and Macy Lou Gale, freshmen. 
The sports offered in the fall by G.A.A. were tennis, 
speedball, softball, hockey, and archery. Later on, 
basketball, deck tennis, and volley ball were substituted 
for these other sports. This was the first year for volley 
ball and deck tennis in G.A.A. 
The officers of the G.A.A. this year are Dorothy 
Ewing, president; Glada Hartwich, vice-president; Sally 
G. A. A.
FIRST ROW: Strecker, McPherson, Dickson, Craig, Quinn, Grable, K. Doak, 
Shirar. F. Dook, Bobcock, Barnett, Brunsman, Sanders, Kienast, Ariens, Hinds, 
Ewing. SECOND ROW: Hartwich, 
Money. Tobias, Gole, Shonk, Bodine,
Dickenson, C. Tucker, Hacker, Cramer, 
Reynolds, Slay, Truman. THIRD ROW: 
S. Tucker, Thompson, Myers, Airhorf, 
Clark, Major, Hollingsworth.
AT PARIS HIGH 
Tucker, secretary-treasurer; and Jessie Barnett, recording secretary. 
The G.A.A. sponsored a playday this year. It used a circus theme which worked out successfully. Seven schools were invited, but due to the rationing of gasoline and tires, only three schools were able to attend. Those attending were Marshall, Martinsville, and Casey. The attendance totaled sixty. 
This year the G.A.A. organized a council. This council was mode up of the G.A.A. officers and chairman of the fall sports. Their job was to make suggestions and plans that would help the organization. 
Girls who had charge of the various sports were as follows: Mary Martha Fitzgerald, speedball and hockey; Mary Lou Gale, softball; Judy Money, archery; and Ellen Strecker, deck tennis and volley boll. 
Miss Eleanor Hamilton is the sponsor of G.A.A. and the teacher of the girls' physical education classes.
The girls make some practice shots. 
Hit that gold! 
G. A. A. COUNCIL 
LEFT TO RIGHT: Barnett, Strecker, ‘Gale, Money, Ewing, Truman, Tucker. Hortwich, Tobias.
Juniors battle their old rivals, the sophomores. 
Fitzgerald, Dickenson, Gale, and Ewing all set 
for a game of hockey. 
"Baiter up!" “Side out!" "Jump ball!" These are all familiar terms to G.A.A. girls. Basketball is the favorite winter sport, while softball and archery are especially popular in the spring; It's a common sight to see young athletes wend-' ing their way to the football field in the spring and fall, and then back in about an hour, tired but happy. G.A.A. would be heartily missed by all. 
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RESERVE SCORES 
Charleston T.C. 15 Paris. .25 Salem  .27 Paris. .40 Urbana Paris. .36 Villa Grove . . 15 Paris. Taylorville .... .28 Paris. Effingham ... .23 Paris. Danville ..... .18 Paris. .38 Arthur ....... .31 Paris. 44 Ridgefarm Paris .52 Metcalf . Paris. 25 Casey 46 Paris. . Casey Paris. .31 Vandalia ........ . 14 Paris. . 19 Marshall Paris. .43 Kansas Paris. .42 Charleston City 33 Paris. .50 Champaign 13 Paris. .47 Westville ........ 22 Paris. 49 Georgetown . 25 Paris. .42 Danville Paris. .34 Bridgeport 26 Paris.
Basketball ten with trophies for 1944-45 season. 
Paris battles the Effingham five . in E. I. Tournament.
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GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD 
A few years ago Mr. U. Rae Colson gave to Paris 
High School a trophy on which the outstanding good 
sportsman of each school year was to have his name 
engraved. Until two years ago, one boy was selected 
from the basketball, football, and track squads. How 
ever, after the war, a new trophy will be presented for 
football alone.
The candidates are nominated by the lettermen 
from each group. The football squad nominated Jack 
Kennedy, Pat Flanagan, and Bob Tait. The basketball 
and track nominations were John Cychol, Donald Blair, 
and Harold Vietor. John Cychol and Jack Kennedy  
were elected by the student body. 
A gold medal is given to the athlete having the 
highest scholastic average for the four years. Leo 
Swinford was the winner of the 1944 award. 
FORMER WINNERS
1926—Lawrence Caylor
1927—Raymond Bennett 
1928—Carl McGowan
1929—Edward Gillum 
1930—William Murphy 
1931—Jack Clark 
1932—Maxwell Cochran 
1933—Harold Humphrey 
1934—Arthur Roberts 
1935—Allen Smittkamp 
1936—Lewis Jones 
1937—Jack Franklin 
1938—John Taflinger
1939—Floyd Henson 
1940—Floyd Wilson 
1941—James Wilson
1942—Nathan Middleton 
1943—Dick Foley and 
Donald Dickenson 
1944—Weymon Allen and 
Robert Cochran 
John Cychol 
Jack Kennedy 
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