PAGE TWO ROGUE NEWS FRI.. JAN. 30. 1959 Do We Need a Teen Bjork Wins U.S. Bank Award Center for Ashland? "It can't be true, but I have been surprised before," com mented Jim Bjork as he receiv- Does Ashland desperately need a recreation cen- xer ior teen agers : in a recent survey among stu dents the results show that one is needed. When the new junior high school is built, some f a;- Wanted! Name Ideas i Bank this month from Mr. A. C. Fries, Jr., manager. Jim is AHS student body nrciint on4 fnr ths net tnrn students feel the old junior high would be a satisf ac- years has been a member of the tory place for teen-age recreation. The gym could be varsity basketball team. His utilized for an all-around athletic program and the f "Y"?,65 e a,1f"er1 in , . ., j i- football, president of the Jun- rooms could serve the needs of all age groups. lor ciass ln 1957-58; fofmer of- Many say they would like to have outdoor facil- ficer ot the Ski club and a ities 'for night baseball and softball in addition to an J" tee AHS Letter" indoor recreation Spot. ' ' Mores from Minnesota The majority of the students feel that our civic 1s im' fourth year in leaders will do a good job planning for the future so SfneUu TtaThe fiS that all teen-agers and the community will be con- got a taste for skiing, "i always sidered. ' like to take a sneak during basketball season and schuss down a hill maybe-Shasta," chuckled Jim. Bank Program Varied ' Under this bank-college pro- The Rogue News has been presenting the news banchTf'lhe under this name for thirty-eight years. u. s. National after his gradua- It started as a one page newspaper but since ion m,J"ne- H? wil1 contin"e ., , , , . . , . to work there for a year, be- then has advanced to four pages and still presents tore entering the college of his the news on time. - choice. The bank will pay to We need to change the name bue we'd like to Tlneff eTa" Unt keep our emblem of the bear's head. Some of the sug- versity of Oregon or Oregon gestions that were made are "Ashland Hi-Lites," state college for Oregon resi- "Bear Facts," "Grizzlies' Growl," and "Bear Paws." ents Also, the bank allows ' ' Jlm jo0 eacn conege year for We'd like to know the Student Body's opinion a text book allowance. of changing our school paper's name. He WH attend college four terms and then alternately work for a year until his col lege graduation. The program will take approximately six years to complete. Bjork Expands Council Under Jim Bjork the student . . A contest will te sponsored toy the Rogue News rounc" government 01 Asmana to keep the ball rolling for Oregon's birthday. ITrorT ET VSTt Many of our students have grandparents and the executive committee, and By Betty Duffy relatives who know "authentic hair raisin" stories to class , and club presidents. fa what way are you recog. Have you ade 13ur Ncw and history about Ashland vicinity. ui, inted stdets nizing Oregon's 100th birtn" Ycar s resolution yet? m-ro is Prizes will be given those students with the best who -wish to attend. Although day? ' . s..d "e: ,Rolvc to give to contributions on the following items. these "visitors" have no vot- With teachers setting he ex- 0 , ing power their sueeestions amples, several students have Wirougn support ot your class 1. Historical markers near your home. angd pd7CUSSions are lotted also begun sprouting and sport- projects. 2. Landmarks that were popular 100 years aeo. Through tn own mino a ing a reminder of early fron- 3. Important relatives Who are relatives Of AIIS hoped that a stronger partici- tier days; the Van Dyck Students. pation in school business and beard. For those of you ln- win De Drougm a- .. ..... bout. Contest for Oregon's Centennial Birthday Mr. Archie Fries, Jr., manager of the Ashland branch of the United States National bank, shown presenting the bank scholarship to Jim Bjork, AHS student body president. 4. Historical literature on the history of teen agers and the high school. 5. Pictures that are authentic of relatives of AHS students. Let's all help make Oregon's 100th birthday a success. Get your story ready and watch for further announcements from Rogue News. What Is the Conant Report! In a report made by the position each year. Carnegie Corpo ration Dr. 5. Offer a special English James Bryant Conant, former course for twelfth grade pupils president of Harvard presented lagging in English, to the corporation some top 6. A good high school should level standards, formulated limit elective subjects to about from a study made among half a pupil's time, and insist 21,000 high schools in the that electives add up to a mean United States. ingful course of study, prefer Some of the standards are ably in one field, listed as follows: 7.A high school should offer 1. High schools must grad- four year courses in foreign uate 100 graduates each' year, languages 2. A good high school should With the villairous eye of murder, the act was planned, the trap was set. Much to their Oregon Quiz The bearded beauties are being . talked about in the halls of AHS. Mr. Wind! has commented that those seen in the halls are authentic maybe yes and maybe no, as far as Old Oregon is concerned. The Oregonian last Sun day said thai the "chinigans" were the most 100 years ago. Many pictures and historical research says the "ihaggyi" were tops. Teachers, buy your "mustache cups" today and we'll drink a toast to you. On February 14 Oregon will on Mr Frosioriflrcnn . nnl nf 30 days to achieve his present 8fUe9ome delight, the next morning iney lounu that the bait had been taken. Again this ' cruel trick was planned, and again the trap sprung. The strategy of Jean Fisher and Jane Yaple has removed from the premises two mice: Gus and Herman. S o beware; whether or not you get caught in a trap set by these cunning girls may determine if you are man or beast. syt of whiskers. Final exams are upon us and the following is dedicat ed to all those who have trouble seeing their neigh bor's paper in time of crisis: I trusted you, I thought you knew, I copied you. And I flunked, too. ROGUE NtWS 1958-1959 Published every irrionth by the journalism class of Ashland Senior High School, Ashland, Oregon Editor-in-Chief '. . Pat Gibson Assistant Editor Betty Duffy First Page Editor Pat Dailey Assistant ... . Sally Mackay Second Page Editor . Judy Mann Kathy Heinzman 8. A good high school should rpiphrat.. it. nm.hmHrith Assistant require every student to take group pupils by ability, aub- birthday. Millions of visitors Third Page Editor ,. Terry Campbell at least four years of English, ject by subject, so fast learners wiu be cormng into the state. Assistant Herb Bell " ' B1UW In AHS we can get ready by Sports Page Editor Jim Susee one year of U.S. history, one are not held Cear of American eovernment. 9. The hieh school should 'TJL ti" 7 F"? Assistant Sports Editors .. Bill Baker, James Koga one year of algebra or advanc- provide guidance in choosing jand area Business Manager .... Bev Johnson ed mathematics, one year of courses; have a full time coun- ' .. T Exchange Editor ... Darlene Schcrcr biology or general sicence. sellor for each 200-300 students you answer lnese- Assistant Ida May 3. Bright students are expect- enrolled in the school. j what teacher's father PnotoErapher Dave Jones ed to take at least four years 10 Avoid isolating vocation- wro,e n book about Ash,and P&J)Editor Mavis Emblom of English, four years of for- al students; let them take the Wonlen MilW Junior Staff . Ida May eign language, four years of usual basic courses along with "olen muls- r?iy" Farmer. Anita Felter thane Gourley history or social studies, three other students. , 2. Where was gold first Senior Staff Reporters ... Linda Lorton Judy Mann. years of mathematics, three These are some of the stand- found m Jackson County? ake- p5 " DkPlev LvnrL.bhv k"vv w' years of science and do 15-20 ards suggested by Dr. Conant. 3. What were the names of Maddox C hours of homework each week. Others will be presented and Indian tribes in the area. Advertising Managers . . . .. Carol Hohnstein Judy Mann 4. Dr. Conant suggests test- discussed in the Rogue Naws 4. Who in AHS is related to Assistant Managers Charlcnc Peterson, Wanda Prettyman ing all pupils in English com- at a later date. pioneer Amos Wilhts? Linda Lorton