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Windt Directs Music Program GOOD NEWS Christmas trees, a beautiful Come," "O Leave Your Sheep," and the beloved traditional carols of "Come O Come Em manuel," "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night." Numbers by the orchestra were "Symphony Pastorale" from Messiah by Handel; "Ag nus Dei" by Bizet; and "Suite in C Minor" by Handel. For the finale, the orchestra presented the "Hallelujah" chorus from Messiah of Han del. The Lusk Piano House loan ed AHS a Baldwin electric or gan for this program. It was played by Mr. Bray. church window and candlebra formed the setting for the Christmas program presented Citizen of the Six Weeks LINDA WRIGHT For outstanding work on the Sadie Hawkins dance by the chorus and orchestra. Dec. 18, at 8 p.m. This program featured the chorus singing "Christ is Born," "Come Shepherd I 1 iY Girls' Volleyball Intramural Start Ashland High's volleyball tournament this year, consists of eleven teams of ten players on each. Judy Johnson Is captain of team 1, called the Terriers; Frances Johnson, captain of team 2, called the Hounddogs; Clarice Williams, captain of team 3, called the Willies Hill billie; Betty Sorenson, captain of team 4, called the Double N; Naomi Taylor, captain of team 5; Sandy Wilson, captain of team 6, called the Niki; Mary Mathews, captain of team 7, called the Bluebabes; Sally Mackay, captain of team 8, called the Dainty Din ties: Charlene Peterson is captain of team 9; Jane Yaple, captain of team 10, called the Tiny Ten and Judy Howard, captain of team 11. On Monday, Dec. 7, 6:15 to 7:00. Sally Mackay and her Dainty Dinties defeated Fran ces Johnson and Hounddogs 38 to 24. Betty Sorenson and her Double N's defeated Jane Yaple and her Tiny Ten, 31 to 23. Charlene Peterson and her team 9 defeated Naomi Taylor and her team 5, 27 to 25. 7:00 to 7:45, Mary Mathews and her Blue Babes defeated Clarice Williams and her Wil lies Hillbillies, 36 to 15. Sandy Wilson and her Niki's defeated Judy Howard and her team 11 46 to 11. And Judy Johnson and her Terriers defeated Bet ty Sorenson and the Double N, 28 to 21. The volleyball tournament is being run on double elimina tion. Double elimination is the system whereby when a team loses two games they are auto matically disqualified from the tournament.'- Football Letters Awarded Players Nov. 30, 1956, Al Simpson, Coach, awarded the letters to members of the Varsity foot ball team. The Varsity letter men were; Jim Witt, Roy Gray, Dick Rensfield, Tom Dclsman, Jack Eberhart, Dale Olson, Harvev Sorenson, Neal Van- denburgh, Larry Hamilton, Ken Dye, Bob Davis, Jerry Stubblcficld, Frank Conlcy, Mike Kearns, Phil Rodenmay cr. Jerry Troxel, Larry Glines, Hank Hampton, Larry Sweem, Ron Mickle, Al South,, Al Mc Kinnis, Bill Maurer, Pat Simp son, Bob Murray and the man agers were Jim Boorman and Jerry Grosclaude. Bud Silver, Coach, awarded the letters to the Junior Var- Paul Alley ha announced that the freshman class is making plans for the fresh man assembly. According to Paul it will be a talent show. Citizen of the Six Weeks DAN MAC KAY For outstanding work in concessions and on the Senior play. CRYSTAL r m V l r - i Pictured above from left to right: Paul Alley. Marilyn Stringer. Phil Rodenmyer, Priscll la Neilson, Richard Barksdale, Susan Weller. Bob DbtU and Sally Lusk. Luslc Crowned Queen Of Tri-Hi-Y Dance Senior Sally Lusk was crowned queen of the Crystal Ball on Friday, Nov. 30. Queen Sally was dressed in a striking white ballerina length formal with blue accessories. Her es cort was Bob Davis who is .also a senior. The coronation took place following an intermission which was held at 9:30. Teddy Warren, four year old son of Bill Warren, Secretary of the YMCA, was crown bearer; Gregg Monroe presided over the coronation ceremony. As the band played "Stardust," Gregg placed the crowns on princesses Susan Weller, Juni or; Priscilla Neilsen, sopho more; and Marilyn Stringer, sity players. The Junior Var sity letterman were; Dick Barksdale. Bob Jones, Dick Woolman, Dee Selby, Jim Mat teson. Bill Hernlein. Lee Seitz Robert Roscnbaum, Kip Lorn bard, Jerry Tcpper, Don Simp son, Norman Dye, John Sleppy, Jack McNcrncy, and Wayne Collum. Gaylord Smith, Coach, awar ded the letters to the Fresh men players. The Freshmen lettermen were; Chuck Rush Wayne Pickett, LeRoy Hannon Verne Speirs, Mike Brewer, Harley Dickerson, Steve Hess George Moses, Gary Callahan Bill Knight, Steve Gray, Jerry Mitchell, Jerry Walker, Doug Forest, Phil Tucker, Ken Reeves, Glenn Davis, Bob Hardy and Paul Alley. The Freshman managers were Gor Published by the Assoc J7- WED., DEC. 19. 1956 ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL. ASHLAND, BALL QUEEN AND HER i freshman. Then a hush fell over the students as Gregg said, "I crown you Queen Sal ly." The queen was then pre sented with the traditional kiss from the Master of Cere monies. Gregg Monroe. Fol lowing the coronation there was a loud applause and the queen and he court danced to the theme song, "Stardust." Escorts for the princesses were Richard Barksdale, junior es cort; Phil Rodenmayer, sopho more escort; and Paul Alley, freshman escort. The dance was held at 8:00 the Ashland High Little Theatre. It was sponsored by the Tri-Hi-Y of Ashland. Chap erones were Mr. and Mrs. Nor man Christlieb, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Warren, Mrs. Carl Harris and Mr. Stanley Jobe. The dance lasted until 11:30. Carol Burrow, committee president, and advisers, Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Wright were in charge of the Crystal Ball arrangements. Committee chairmen , under them were decorations committee, Laurel Scripter; refreshments, Mar garet Hull; publicity, Judy Campbell and Linda Wright. Crowns were made by Margar et Hull and Carol Burrow. Snow flakes and snow cover ed manzinita lined along the wall with an overhead blue and white canopy, transformed the theatre into a winter won derland. The smooth music was supplied by Ralph Leach and his band. Some liny couples were present at the dance which lStudntiof COURT A.H.S. Ski Club Plans Lessons Pre-season conditioning for skiers got under way at the last meeting, Dec. 6. Points will be given for time prac ticed on the special ski exer cises, and awards will be given to the three people with the highest number of points. Nancee Bissell, president, has been selected the delegate from the high school to rep resent the school and the Griz zly Ski Club at the Winter Car nival at Mt. Hood Jan. 25-27 Marjorie Osgood, Honorary Alumni member, is a candidate for princess from S.O.C. for the Winter Carnival. Ski lessons and first aid classes for the club will begin the first part of January. Anyone wishing to join the club must do so before Christ mas vacation; no one may join after that. Dues are $1.00 and petitions may be obtained from any member or Mr. Buell. Tentative plans are bein made for the big annual trip of the year. Last year the trip was to Mt. Hood, and possibly may be to Sun Valley this year Plans are also being made for water sking next spring af ter the ski season is over. COMING EVENTS Friday, Dec. 21 Christ ma program, orchestra and girls ensemble. Friday, Dec. 21 - Jan. 2 Christmas vacation. Friday, Jan. 18 End of first semester. 0 NUMBER 3 Smith Performs Before Students Dec. 7, Richard Smith and s managei, H. C. Cooper, gave a free performance for the students and faculty here at Ashland High school. The performance was spon sored by a society for the blind and donations were col lected toward the end of the performance. The donations were taken to buy books for the blind. Richard Smith is blind and can play many types of musical instruments. Among the many instruments he played were the accordian, piano and organ. Numbers played by Mr. Smith are. as follows: "Lover Come Back To Me" and, "Un der v The Double . Eagle," a march, on. the organ. He play ed th song, "Jealousy on the accordian. Requests were asked for by the manager for Richard to play. "Green Door" and "Love Me Tender" were requested and both of them done. One thing Richard Smith is noted for is composing a song from four notes given by the audience. He composes the song while at the organ in front of the audience. The four notes given by the audience were A, E, C, and F. Rock and Roll was requested for the type. While donations were being taken, Mr. Smith played "True Love" n the piano. Mr. Smith has other talents. too. He wrote Ashland High School in brail and also typed it on a brail typewriter which costs $100.00. From a brail book, he read a selection chosen by Mr. Jobe. The selection was from the book "An Iron Will." Another fascinating thing ac complished by Mr. Smith was playing the piano and the or gan at the same time. A last request, "Friendly Persuasion," was made for this number. PRESCOTT. GORDON CHOSEN MEMBERS Glen Prescott and Larry Gordon have been selected to be the first honorary lettermen of A.H.S. Mr Prescott was chosen for his support of the A.D.T. during football season and Mr. Gordon for his tre mendous show of f.upport and spirit in following the team to broadcast the games over KWIN. One honorary letterman a week will be chosen by the high school lettermen's club. Selections will be made on the basis of spirit, support and backing of the Grizzlies. A big banquet which will be given at the end of the school year will honor these honorary club members. A word of advice: Don't give OREGON don Hull and Jack Elder. proved to be a big success.
