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SEPT. 25. 1959 ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL. ASHLAR D, OREGON
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Girls', Boys' State
Attract Students
Experiment in government
in the lorm of Girls' and Boys'
State drew five students from
Aft land this year.
Girls' State Convention, held
June 15-21 at Willamette Uni
versity in Salem, was attended
by Meradith Williams and Car
olyn Smith.
In setting up the mock gov
ernment, two cities comprised
a county, while six counties
completed the experim e n t.
Both Meredith and Carolyn
were chosen representatives in
the election held.
In acquainting the girls
with the political party system,
the 'Nationalists and Federal
ists parties were established
with campaign speeches and
elections for state officials.
A vkit to the State Capitol
on Inaguration Day and the
chance to see the State Su-
Alumni Activities mm m
PEP ASSEMBLY
Ashland ' High S c h o o I
Alumni Association will elect
officers for the year at the
Ashland Schools Administra
tion Building on September
26. The Grixxly Homecoming,
slated for October 16 in con
nection with the Grants Pass
Ashland football game, will
alto be discussed.
The Grizzly Alums honor
ed the , Golden Anniver
sary Class of 1909. The Sil
ver Anniversary Class . of
1934 and the 1959 grads on
June 5.
For more information call
Mrs. Carol Wenker. 132 8th
St.. MU 2-1011.
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Classes were shortened Sep
tember 11 for the first pep as
sembly of the school year, held
prior to the Yreka football
game.
Ashland High Band lent sup
port as cheer leaders Brenda
Woods, Denise Dodge, Gay
Schwiebert, Gayle Weller, Ju
dy Lake, Miki O'Keefe ,and
Sara Vandenburg lead yells.
First place in the competition
yell was taken by the Junior
class.
Mr. Varney Corey, varsity
football coach, addressed the
Mrs.'Tenney, Mr. Mearns. Mr. Crane, and Mr. Day, new teach
' efs at AHS. hail from slate colleges. Snitched
New Teachers Tell
Special Interests
Strict grader? No gum chew
ing? What about talking?
Such questions were thought
group stressing the need of stu- and whispered as four new
tor, Mr. Hiram Crane. He is a
graduate of Lnifield College
where track was his main interest.
Mr. William Mearns, general
HARD WORKING PEPSTERS
EARN WAY TO ROSEBURG
Car-washes and candy sales
preme Court were high-lights sparked the money-raising pro
of the conference. jecs as the Pepsiers worked
Ashland Honored toward attending the Roseburg
Steve Peterson, Paul Alley, game,
and Steve Gray attended the Car-washes were held at Al-
Beaver Boys' State at Oregon len's Union and Wolf Brother's
Council Members
Attend Workshop ;
dents.
"Every- day is unusual
agrees Mrs. Marjorie Tenney
dent backing and support of teachers stand under the obser- gder, teacher, replaces Miss
uic team. vation of Ashland High stu- Green. He spends his spare
time building a home. Mr.
Mearns taught four years in
Talent before comina to Ash-
business education instructor! lan High.. .
A graduate of Oregon State,
Mrs. Tehney combines teach
ing with the also full-time job
Three Ashland student body of marriage and her one-year
officers attended a summer old daughter. She likes swinv
Band Participates
In Rose Parada
State College in Corvallis. Ap- Chevron stations September 12 workshop at the University of ming and "loves'
kittens.
Mr. Robert Day teaches geo- Participating in the trip to
nrnv mni v asn ctiiHnt nt. irom H:uu a.m. uniu o:ou D.m. urtcun 10 oisl-uss means oi
tended the concentrated study Sixty dollars from this project improving the Student Council, metry and algebra. He has two Jne ua 1 araae m
of governmental functions. brought the transportation sit- Jean Millet, Meredith Wil- years of teaching experience l'fty"flv band m?m btfrs !vt
Those attending went to the uation to the football game lianis, Paul Alley and 250 oth- and is willing to "try anything fla lrls M rnajorel es, ue
o.;.i 5 , within n.,-h , rfii i .r; nni A hhplnr h .w chapcrones, two DU3 dr.vers.
Capitol and were iprivi-
lodged to act as the legislature.
participated
Candy sales m the main ball event August 16-21.
-S'ew feed- nelecUvejWst-jl'.l.U.'yjJlOc. noon h'ur complct
tion of state senator. td'the necessary luhds.
JUDY BJORLIE FEATURED IN FESTIVAL
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-' L;ture--- and diAOossion
were held concemiiiig the or
ganization of student councils,
parliamentary procedures, aims
and objectives, problems and
projects. President Paul, 1st
vice president Jean, and secre
tary Meredith hope to initiate
some of their new ideas this
year.
Meridith stated, "Our main
boasts Oregon State as his Al
ma Mater. '
New in the teaching field is
physical educational
Enthusiasts Learn
Of Teaching Career
Students professing a sin
cere interest in teaching as
and band d:rectcr, Mr. Eaoul
Ieavinz AsManJ by Grey-
instruc- houn bus at jnidniaiii, t.ic
band arrived in Portland June
12 where they marched two
miles in the Junior Rose Pa
rada. Saturday they presented
two pops concerts at the Cen
tennial Exposition to celebrate
Jackson County Day.
Entertainment and sight-see-
u, u 4..J.... rareer are invito to loin Ihc ing trips included Jantzen
to use the student council more. Dr. Arthur Taylor Future Beach:. tn Grand nraI Pf"
Express your ideas to your
class or club president or at
tend the meetings yourself."
Plans Formulated
For Rogue Annual
Teachers of America chapter. rade- Exposition and Trade
tw. i,,u : ,,i Fair, and boarding the United
ine club is composed of jun- . ' , , ,. ..
. , . States Fleot and the Canadian
lors and seniors in good scno- ,. . r
lostic standing and displaying
qualities essential for the
teaching profession.
Students' meals and lodging
were paid for by the money
,, , .. they raised through various ac
H' . , , ,10u:j spring months. Approximate
Judy, left, participated In Ashland's Shakespearean Festival
this summer as one of the musicians. . Classic Studio
Shakespearean Event
Beckons AHS Student
Work started before school teachers for the future," ac
for members of the Rogue Aa- cording to Mrs. Lucy 6usee,
nual staff as copy and adver- advisor.
Using plans were formulated. To achieve the f.T.A.
Members of the staff are members explore teaching as
Carolyn Smith, editor; Karen a career Qualities, necessary
Fieguth, assistant editor; Mary training and scholarships are
Ann Dawson, advertising man- djscussed .
ager; Jean Forrest, advertising "L ' . ..'
sUff; Emma Hakes, Business Tentative plans for tne year
manager; Chuck Bounds, art else, include speakers from Uie
editor; Roberta Ritchie, index- c."?e- observin passes in
or- t ,, crr.rt! rti Ashland schools, and making
SIZri iSSZimaSL?-""' Fetching Outfits
expense of the trip was $1,800.
In October the band plans to
sponsor a potluck dinner at
which they will show movies,
slides, and still shots taken
during the trip.
The 'Ashland band hopes to
take another trip this year . . .
destination unknown.
Pepsters Feature
Cbildreth, and Janice Ander
son, staff. Pep Club members are
A summer supplement will be VERSATILE GLASS EXPERT proudly sporting new uniforms
an additional feature again this rscATrc Bin cc ripirrv this vmp FtnroH ar rcrci.
"Friends, fellow students, Cleopatra." year. The supplement pictures ' jj,, rej plaid skirts, white
and townspeople: Lend me The recorders used in the events too late to be included Honored at the September blouses, red vests, white jJioes.
your ears!" Although these are plays and for the music for the in the regular yearly edition. 15 National Assembly was Dr. anc white gloves. White ear
not Shakespeare's exact words, dancers are known as the ' Melville who spoke on the his- muffs will be worn during Uie
a similar speech might have Shakespearean flutes, which TRADITIONAL DANCE tory and Pec"13"1 of glass, football season.
een the one which stimulated come in different clefs, such as roju.Fc rgAcu The purpose of Dr. Melville's The Pepsters form a march-
the interest of Ashland stu- soprano, alto, and tenor. They wclv.uvc rnwan appearance was to "tell about ing group which is often seen
dents who participated in this are made of wood, in tube Ashland-S sophomore class the common object called participating with the Flag
year s Festival. form, and are perforated with presented the annual Welcome glass." He pointed out that Girls and the band. They also
Don't for one minute believe les or .eaoh "gef P"" Dance for freshmen in the glass has not been given nlake up an organized cheering
that teenagers don't like the aw the change in pitch of the form of a SQck hop Seplember enough consideration. As he section which is present at al-
FestivaL Many were taking an notes. 15. Freshmen had the special explained the fundamentals of TOOst all Grizzly games,
active part, not to mention Judy spent her spare time privilege of entering the dance glass. Dr. Melville made for the Officers for the Pep Club are
those who watched the daily at the Festival drawing por- through a cardboard hole set school a tear vile replica and Ethel Redbird, president; Jean
rehearsals and nightly playsi traits of the actors and actress- jn the main door. . a glass ship. Forrest, vice-president; Patri-
Judy Bjoriie, a junior, was cs. Streamers fluttering from ; "In the future women will cia Parsons, secretary; and Ju-
one of the musicians. Her per- .' Job's Daughter members of both doors and a "Hi Frosh" be wearing glass," he stated, di Johnson, treasurer. Club ad-
fortnance included a musical 'the Ashland bethel also helped tign greeted the large crowd Glass can be made so that it visor is Miss Sandra Schuer-
role in the play, "Antony and as usherettes at the Festival. who attended the dance. will not cut any surface.' mann.