NEXT HOME GAME
Friday. October 11
Ashland yi. Phoenix
TUNE IN KWIN
Thursday. 8:00 P.M.
Ashland Hi Platter Party
WED.. OCT. 2, 1957
ASHLAND, HIGH SCHOOL. ASHLAND. OREGON
NUMBER 1
K
Grizzly Briefs
Ashland High gym was the
scene of the annual Welcome
Freshmen Dance Sept. 18.
Sponsored by the Student
Council and put on by the
sophomore class, the Sock Hop
was well attended by all class
es. The gym was decorated in
fall colors; dancing was done
to popular music. Refresh
ments were served by the
sophomore class.
Class meetings to learn a
bout school rules and to elect
cheerleaders have been held
by the freshmen.
Mr. Jobe greeted the frosh
class Sept. 11 and explained
AHS regulations and policies.
Cheerleaders Christine Mc-
Gee (queen), Sara Venden- f
burgh, Jean Forrest, Pat Child- ?
reth. Gay Schwiebert, Susie
Folks, and Lynn Garnet were
elected by the class Sept 13.
From now on Drama Club
meetings will take place on the
stage in the cafeteria. During
the meetings a group of mem
bers will present, a short dra
matization of some kind. This
will give them experience in
acting, before the school plays
start. Any new members are
welcome.
Drama club officers for 1957
and 1958 are: Danny Seymour,
president; Mary Ann Dawson,
vicejresident; and Naomi Tay
lor, secretary-treasurer.
AHS EXTENDS
Hands Across the Border
Bit of Old Mexico comes to Ashland High. Esther and Victor
Student Enrollment Increases
40 Over September 1956
Ashland High student body Lee Tracy, Phoenix,' Oregon;
increased from 630 students in Win Reeves, Henley, Oregon;
Sept. 1956 to 679 for the fall Marvin Powell, Tiller, Oregon;
opening. The sophomore class Thomas Moore, Sheridan, Ar
showedhe biggest increase kansas; Anna Marie Weaver,
with 34 new students. Juniors San Gabriel, California; Gor
were next with 14, followed don Foster, Mount Shasta, Cal
by freshmen 4, and seniors de- ifornia.
creased 3. Sophomores: Charline Harsh-
Freshmen have 205 students field, Houston, Texas; Patricia
as compared with last year's Trott, Phoenix, Oregon; Janice
201; sophomores, 199 as com- Trott, Phoenix, Oregon; Jack
pared with 165; juniors, 150 as Spence, Talent, Oregon; Mari
compared with 136, and sen- iyn Louise Dittner, Dunsmuir,
iors, 125 as compared with 128 California; Clara Lee Neu-
of last year. mann, Alturus, California;
New students in Ashland Donald Bates, Goldendale, Illi
High this year are: nois
Freshmen: Kathleen Chap- juniorS: Potty Dunham, Cre
pcll Etna, California; Judith gcent cu California; Linda
Nathan, Empire Oregon; Shar- R An Oregon; Joyce
ron Jacoby, Othello. Washing- stewart Langlojs, Oregon; Ma
ton; Linda Faye Turley, Ta- Jean r- 'M
h ' SSf "i yi1"8'"'8 gan Washington; Sara Lou DOm
den, Medford, Oregon; Darrell brai china California;
1 V, m Oregon; Kobert johnsoni Warden, Wa-
Murray Monurnent shington; Floyd w Grimcs
? wk? VOreg0n; Taft- California; Gary Has..
Jo Wheller Greemont Cah- Medford Q Wesl
forma; Archie Blake Othello, Medford Oreg'on. Bob Pepper
Washington; Howard Tullis. Atherton, California; Mauce
Klamath Falls, Oregon; Gary stewart Medford) Oregon.
Seniors: Sheranne Ferreira,
Aquilera list their hometown as Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico. Cfl$$G$ ClOOSG
Rnonnc Hiric Amlnncl 1957-58 Offkers
awwaa aa m iiiiijwwi
Do you hear Spanish being teachers. "We have just one
San Andereas, California; Ted
Malin, Los Angeles, Californ
ia; Metha Hansen, Kodiak, A
laska; Brooke Shadbour n e,
Chicago Heights, Illinois; Car-
Recent class meetings have olyn Carley, Gaston, Oregon;
resulted in the election of David Graham, Idaho Falls,
loco nffifwri C,,,-I.,t ol4J THnhn
spoken fluently in the halls of teacher all day long. He teach- to these Jead tneir - . .
Ashland High? If so, you will es all the different subjects." classmates in all class activi-
probably find Victor and Es- Subjects in Parral include ge- ties in the coming year. AMC ftfilofoffif
ther Aquilera nearby. They are ography, grammar, spelling, Bill Baker, president, will rllU lwlwllQIw)
National Thespian Society new freshmen students hailing science, history, arithmatic, bi- ea tne class of '58 in its
held an informal initiation from parral Chihuahua Mexi- ogy and natural science, dances, concessions, and other ljrj laniTAl
Sept. 13 on the cafeteria stage. ' ' There are no physical educa- activities. Jim Wright, vice- ff IJII VUUIIUI
New members are Diane Coch- A W1 . tl t J.. , tion classes. president;Ruth Bean, secre-
ran nannv cvmnP t,v Although they have difficul- , , .... , tary. and Karen Cochran, trea- 17,15 iummM John "ille and
Children GeoTe Convex in understanding English, . j0ftS i Tf ' from J- a the oU.er senfor Tom Conner were delegated to
Genenr'wSr! vTrn Ta these two prove they are good- It is about four times Advigors for attend Beaver Boys' State at
Bowman, and Geri Miller. ambassadors for their na- ofao'o On SunT whUe senior c,ass are Herb Lewis carvS S !"
tive countrv bv alwavs havine ul ounaay wnue h ri. -., j r.,,iu T ,, Corvaliis.
rouowing me miuauon new hpprv ."Hi.,-. anrT . smnI you are going to the movies or J
oiticers were elected, iney in- - just driving around, the young '
Thespian Society
Initiates Students
Every June two outstanding
elude: Jean Fitch, president; for everyone. people of Parral are found In . 1?le Sadie Hawkins' Dance, Junior boys represent Ashland
Genene Seymour, vice-presi- wnat are me duterences toe- tne pjaza where atl orchestra Junlor luncneons, car wasnes, .i,ur oraooi ai me
dent; Margaret Hull, secretary; tween AHS and schools in is playing .'Parral is the oniv and other money-raising pro- "mP. which is sponsored by
Geri Miller, treasurer; , and Mexico? "Many!" commented to Jin Mexic0 wnere old jects for the junior-senior the National Organization of
Laurel Scrioter scribe. Esther and Victor. "The high KDani!h rUKtnm nrnvaiu Prom require a, hustling jun- American Legion, to learn the
Thespians is a national or- "ul 13 " l.u""ul UK
canization for hieh school dra- and full of conveniences."
ma enthusiasts whose purpose
is to promote dramatic arts in list of these plainly visible
secondary schools.
Seven New Teachers
On AHS Faculty
inr rlice nriciHint lim Rinrk functional asnefts l,f riti7(n.
Questioned on U.S. sports, was chosen to fn post ship and to show that our form
If a person were making a wi tat l ln? mta fr the 3unior laSS' Aiding government has not out
it of these plainly visible ?fj A hp vnl Jm will be Clinton Gillespie, worn its usefulness. It is a
differences the first might be "" "hm.Ht vice-presiaeni; atny neinz- v me purpose oi
1 " more aoout it. ..ol,.,, ,hj tvj. teaciunn the vouth of inrfav
First impression of new pla- Johnson, treasurer. Junior ad- constructive attitudes toward
ces and people are lasting ones, visors are Mr. Mobley (head), the American form of govern
Esther says she liked AHS at Mr. Wright, Mrs. Sohler, Mr! merit.
first sight and she ha made James, and Mr. Leybold. Everyday the boys had
many good friends. Sophomore activities are three classes to study; history,
less extensive than the upper- international politics, and U-
classes', but a successful soph- nlted States government.
MllSIC Department more bonfire before the Med- The bys were sent to Cor-
Asniana mgn scnooi wei- is irom nociuora, Illinois, one - - .,,," . , . , .
, . ... T. . GrauOS OraaniTed Pn of the sophomore class a Medford group and stayed in
comes seven new teachers this previously taught in Illinois vyrjjuriixeu 1 th irc f the colleae dormitorv
and its officers. The class of the college dormitory.
. ; s Assemblies, special pro- '60 chose Harley Dickerson,
Mrs. Wilda, commercial, is nlx. wregon. grams, and concerts through- president; Ken Bohn, vice
originally from Ashland. Last Dr. Klein teaches the new out the year wiu feature the president; Chuck Bounds, sec
teaching in Hood River, Ore- sophomore health course. He orchestra, mixed choir, and reary-treasurer. Sophomore ad
gon, she teaches office prac- lists his hometown as Sardus- girls. chorus visers are Mei Johnson (head),
tice, typing, shorthand, book- ky, Ohio. New music including selec- Miss Christopher, Mr. Osborn,
keeping, and stenography at Mr. Leybold has just gradu- tions from Oklahoma have Miss McLarnan, Mr. Hackett,
AHS- ated this spring from Western been ordered for these groups and Mrs. Wilda.
Kenneth Waldroff, band, is Montana College of Education according to Bernard Windt, Freshmen need a good start
from LaGrande, Oregon. He at Dillon, Montana. He teaches conductor. Musical numbers as a class during their first
has previously taught in Sun- U.S. history, world history, featuring both orchestra and year in high school. Class of-
nyside, Washington and the and English. His hometown is choir are tentatively planned, ficers for the class of '61 are
University of Portland. Butte, Montana. Instrumental groups within Jim Lewis, president: Bob Vo-
Mrs. Trost, English and Arts Cliff Engel is the new addi- the orchestra have been organ- ris, vice-president; Pat Mat
and Crafts, is from Milwau- tion to the coaching staff. A ized. A string quartet, com- thews, secretary; and Linda
kee, Wisconsin. She is not recent graduate of Linfield posed of senior girls, has been Turley, treasurer. Class advi
new to some students as she College, he teaches boys' P.E. practicing for two weeks. A sors for the freshmen are Mr.
previously taught at Ashland in addition to coaching wrest- second quartet featuring jun- Buell (head), Mr. Iba, Cliff
Junior High. ling and other coaching du- iors and sophomores in under Engel, Eldon Corthell, Mr. Sil-
Mrs. LaBounty, Girls' P.E.. ties. organization. . ver, and Mr. Lomax.
The Elks' club sponsored
Continued on Page 3
Remember!
Fri. Oct. 4 Lakeview
game, there
Fri. Oct. 11 Phoenix
game, here
Mon. Oct. 14 National
Assembly
Fri. Oct. 18 End of first
six weeks
Fri. Oct. 18 Grants Pass
game, here
Fri. Oct. 25 Crater game.
there