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ROGUE NEWS
FRI.. JAN. 20. 1961
SCHOLASTIC ,
JJKKSi
Official Student Publication
Of the Associated Students
Ashland Senior High School
Issued siv times yearly by the School Journalism Class
Co-Editors Kent Chamberlain and Karen Schopf
Assistant Editor Sally Stringer
Assignment Editor - Joan Drager
Exchange Editor Mary Ellen Meyer
Sports Editor - - Mike Lewis
Advertising Editor Dave Anderson
Business Manager Linda Gray
Tribune-Tidings Correspondent Karen Felter
Art Editor Claudia Everett
Advisor - Mrs. Selma McAlaster
1 Million Teens Cheating
Safe Drivers
By Judy Polk
Continued from Page 1
to vou. leaders of all student
groups in your school, that you ..?j"?
talk with the members of vour
f.inv c,j..4 r,.,,.i, i cneat, and only desperate peo-
other school organizations and h rP?ple didn2 c"e
I feel that the problem of
cheating is one that is not only
one that has been going on
for a long time. It used to be
very wrong to
plan action now."
Discuss the matter of traf
fic safety with the teacher-
did it, but now, it is practically
national pastime. Bringing
the problem from a national
level down to our school level
Cure For Inaudible
and with the principal of your " XZSJS piC"
school. Fill out the enrollment V? u ,
Traffic Safety Program, get it 'v. 7. ;L
-,,,-j . .. ,, ' , . cheat in some way or another
Because of the poor acoustics in the gym
speech is heard only by those nearest the speaker.
Since many students cannot hear the speaking with
out straining their ears, they tend to "goof off," thus
keeping others from listening. Microphones only dis
tort speaking, rather than making it easier to hear.
Built eight years ago, the gym is the only place
satisfactory for, holding assemblies. The cafeteria
cannot replace the gym. So, in order to hear the as
semblies, a ceiling or some other satisfactory ar
rangement needs to be installed so that the stu
dents can hear what is being said.
Something to Think About
There are many undesirable traits in human na
ture, which, with a little practice, could be definitely
improved. When steps are taken to correct these
flaws, we find that we have more friends who can
really trust us.
Are you guity of name-calling? How would you
react if you walked into a classroom full of students
and someone yelled, "Hey birdlegs!" or, "Man, look
at that snoz!" and have the rest of the students
laugh? You would be embarrassed and hurt, and it
would be a long time before it was forgotten. Then,
why must we say these things? Do you have the mis
taken idea that you are better than others?
Remember, some people have more money than
others, are more intelligent or better looking; but
we are still basically equal, and should always keep
this in mind.
This sounds silly to most of you, but remember
the famous adage, "Do unto others as you would
have others do unto you."
approved by the principal and
the teacher-sponsor of your
club. Mail it immediately to Z.. v ' u V
I rrtmmiceiftr, 1 viunwci uuifrra w iixj antral..
is in a very small minority
group, ne is constantly sur
the NEA National Commission
on Safety Education."
and at times the temptation be
comes almost overwhelming
"Here's what it can mean to t the modern-Hav hish .hnni
your club. It will make the 0f which Ahianrt Hih i.
worthwhile activities of your fairiy good exampie Jt ls con.
school and your organization sidered quite an art if a stu-
Known 10 junior ana senior dent can cneat and get away
iiigii miwi siuaenis u over witn it some of them ha
me unuea otaies uirougn ure laughingly said that the "3 r"s"
newsieuer, iirt & ,uiw. should be changed to the "3
wm uuii iiuuur u icT-uBiu- r-g . 1:" readinff writing
uon 10 your scnooi lor parxici- rjthmetic, plus cheaUng. The
paiion in WIS activity. SO Start Droblem of rheatinff Isn't real.
now to find a place for safety Jy f unny or harmies 8S
in your scnooi program. Ana t people like to think. It could
nope 10 see more saieiy-cou-
scious young citizens at next
year's conference."
Quarterly reports from mem
bers of the board of directors
After Graduation
of the National Student Safety . car
A ., . : ' school, the senior is very busy
ceived by the Safety Commis- whoolIwork:hlf oci
and these reports indicate . J . grau-
safety checks, school parking ""v'."ol""7"1
lot rffreMinn mnnrtr-tinn. f neaF- he to think
pedesterian safety to elemen- y.f"""51 f wnf 1 , h
--ki ua .t, aH I wants to do for the rest of hi
.. .... .w lifft
Slogan contest, auto snows, ana
uation. As the special time in
grow to be a major problem in
American education, unless
something is done about it. A
good example of the harm it
could do to our nation would
be to have people say to them
selves, "How would I like a
doctor who had cheated his
way through medical school
start to operate on me?
Poems Published
Poetry writing by Jerry
Burns and Roy Bailey under
the supervision of Mrs. Susee,
senior English teacher, was
submitted to the National High
School Poetry Association and
accepted for publication in the
annual Anthology of High
School Poetry. Jerry's poem
entitled "Me" and Roy's poem,
"The Advance" are printed be
low.
THE ADVANCE
Br R07 Bailey
Over the mountain came the
rolling grayish froth.
Like death's fingers reaching
out.
Devouring the scene in a mist
of ghostly gray.
Falling, falling like the cool.
damp night.
Rolling, rolling like the nimble
fingers of a gambler.
Reaching, then receding, then
advancing,
A push forward there, -A
step backward there.
Then a stop.
Night has come, enshrouding
the scene in velvet black.
Leaving History's bloody page
for another day.
television and radio programs.
Many junior and senior high
schools already have similar
projects underway and need on-
Change in Staff
Beginning next semester, the
Rogu Niwi will have a new
staff. Members will be as fol
lows: Co-Editors, Karen Schopf
and Kent Chamberlain; Assist
ant Editor, Sally Stringer; As
signment Editor, Joan Drager;
OCCUPATIONAL TESTS
GIVEN TO STUDENTS
For the first time at Ashland
High School, Flanagan Apti
tude Classification Tests were
given to all sophomores and 10
seniors on December 13, 1960.
These tests give fitness
scores for 19 job tasks, and
each student's aptitudes for 37
occupational areas rang i n g
from architecture to zoology.
OCCUPATIONAL DATA
AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS
Mr. Bud Silver has obtained
three new books to help stu
dents with questions about col
lege and facts about jobs. The
three are: "So You're Not Go
ing to College," "So You Are
Going to College." and "Hand
book About Job Facts." Also,
a vocational file of monthly
briefs and pamphlets along
with the "Occupational Out
. look Handbook" can be found
in the library for the use of the
students.
Tidings-Tribune Correspondent,
Karen Felter; Exchange Editor,
Mary Ellen Meyer; Sports Edi
tor, Mike Lewis; Business Man
ager, Linda Gray; and Adver
tising Manager, Dave Anderson.
The new staff will strive to
cover all news in the interest
of the school as best it can, in
order to keep its readers well
informed of school happenings
and student activities.
We would sincerely appreci
ate your cooperation during
our term of office.
Conformity
Dean of Girls
Guides Juniors
You should have 'some form
of education - beyond high
school," advised Mrs. Taylor,
Dean of Girls, as she spoke to
the juniors during their Amer
ican history classes, Friday, De
cember 9.
The purpose of Mrs. Taylor's
talk was to inform the students
of college qualifications and
college scholarship opportuni
ties. Information booklets were
distributed regarding the Na
tional Merit Scholarship Tests
and the College Entrance
Board Examinations were also
distributed.
Sometimes parents may tend
to direct his thoughts in certain
channels, but the student must
find out for himself what he is
ly enroll in the program to re- naPPy doing. He is the one
ceive national recognition for who wjll be living his life from
their safety efforts. now on
Summary renorts from nar-1 Does he want to go on to
ticipating schools will be re-1 school? What school should he
quired by April 1, 1961, to give attend? Does he want to find
amnio time for the evaluation lb right away? What job
of these reDorts and for selec- w"ld he enjoy? These are the
tion of student delegates to the iuuons xne nign scnooi sen
3rH National Student Traffic I 'f S faced with. How is he to
Safety Conference. tind out just what is best for
nimr
If he is interested in further
ing his education, he is free to
write to any school that he
might be interested in. They
Society is a trap, a very well 1 will tell him anything he will
built and very well concealed 1 wisl to know. He is wise to
trap. The bait of the trap is con-1 K 0UA nu ow,n advisor, and
formity and the punishment wlh him He shou,d u
that it gives is a treadmill to 1 means, discuss the matter with
walk. If one follows the bait 1 his parents
of conformity, his life story I Should he be interested in
will be similar to this one: Any-1 securing a job immediately at
one was born a very normal ter graduation, there are sev
birth to a very normal family, i eral sources he can rely upon.
He was raised in a good family First, there are reference books
atmosphere, and exposed to the j and career books. There are
ideas of high morals, love and 1 others who are experienced
social conformity. He went to J who can guide him. The high
school (like everyone else), I school senior should know, by
went on to college (like every-J this time, his abilities and in-
one else), served his country, 1 terests, and follow these,
(like everyone else), and mar
ried before he was 30 years of
age (as society expected him to
do). The rest of his entire life
he spent working to support his
family, to support society, and
enjoying the benefits or soci- t think one of the most im-
ety. Some years later, anyone poi-tant problems having to do
died ana was lorgoiien. witu school is Betting the un
ME
By Jerry Burns
The world doesn't know me,
It only knows my face.
My person changes every day,
With friends and time and
place.
always play the proper role,
With sober men I'm sober,
Full of joy on holidays.
And thoughtful when it's over.
know the roles I play quite
well,
From practice every day.
I only wish I really knew.
Myself from the part I play.
Writing Contest
For Journalists
Staff members of the Rogue
News have been invited to par
ticipate in Quill and Scroll's
1961 National Writing Contest.
Separate awards will be giv
en to the winners of the follow
ing divisions: editorial, news
story, photography, and feature
story. Winners who are seniors
will also be eligible to apply
for the Edward J. Memorial
Scholarships in Journalism
worth $500 each. Last year 91
students in 24 states were a
warded gold keys as National
Winners.
Importance of Grades
derclassmen to realize the im'
Anvnn Via1 fnllnuierl the
) t hi iif the trearf. wnen you reacn your senior
c.;., .r. year, it is a little late to do
port himself and his family, un- " abut "
cause of his responsibilities. importance of good grades
My problem is this: Are the sophomores, it would ' help
benefits of society worth the them a great deal. It would
price? Should I conform? Does ' especially help those who will I men how important It is to get
it make any difference? Would I want to go on to college and good grades all through high
I be satisfied? jwant scholarships. ' school
By Judy Coffin
There are many students
who are capable of doing better
work than they do, but they
think it is easier to "just get
by." When their senior year
rolls around and they start
thinking about college, they're
in for a rude shock to discover
they're not able to get into col
lege because of low grades.
I think it would be wonder
ful if there were some way to
impress upon the underclass-