From The Athenian 1942

 

Written by Doris Bell Payne  class of '42

Thursday May 21, 1942 

Well, today was my last day of regular classes. I am very glad to be through with High School but I will miss the kids, teachers, and the good times I have had in Athens.  The Prom is Friday the 22nd, Bac. the 31st, Graduation June 3.

Everyone says this is not a very good time to be graduating. I think it is an excellent time. We go forth into a world fill with strife and storm. It will be a good time to use our knowledge before it gets rusty. many jobs are open to the boys under the draft age. Several have already enlisted. everything taken into consideration I think our graduating class will prove a credit to Athens High School.

                                                                    Doris B. Payne

 

 

Inscription beside her senior picture:

Doris Payne,  "Blondie"
"It is the natural temper of your mind to laugh."

 

Senior Prophecy - (Mom's part)

 

Father Time has sewn away ten long, bitter years. During these years the whole world has been rid of the vicious totalitarianism which has sought to rule the world. Anew era has begun, which has the appearance of being the most happy and prosperous the United States and the world have ever known. Let us see what part we, the Seniors of Athens High School, class of '42, are planning in this new era.  ......

The whole club (country club) is dominated by our class of '42. Seats are few. The Governor and his wife sit down beside Adrian Hazard, the great dramatic actor, and Doris Payne, co-starring with Mr. Hazard in their latest hit, "Gone With Our Money" or "But We Won." They are discussing the picture with Paul Harris, now graduated from college and who is working as a partner at Kolb's Funeral Home. ...

 

Senior Achievements
Doris Payne - Commercial and Academic Courses; Newspaper Staff 12, Senior Editor 12; Junior Play 11, Senior Play 12; Senior Minstrels 12, Junior Prom Committee 11; Dance Committees 10, 11.