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tight p.m. is set as curtain
time for the Ashland High
Drama Guild's productions of
four one-act plays. This year's
stagings range from subtle
comedy to real-life drama.
Mr. Don Vondracek, director
of the group, indicated the plays
would have "a little something
for everyone." The names of the
four productions are. The Still
Alarm, Overtones, The Wall and
Trifles.
The Still Alarm is a comedy
which involves how two men act
when the hotel they are in is
burning down.
The men are played by Jon
Olson and John Perry. The
bellboy is David Phelps. Neil
Ampel and John Conlin pose as
the two firemen.
Overtones is a unique type of
production. It revolves around
two women and the conflict
within their inner selves. Donna
Brackman, Betsy Hester, Janet
Inslcy and Diane Kir by star in
the play.
The third staging of the
evening will be The Wall. The
plot centers around a young
patriot who is captured by
invaders and sentenced to be
shot.
John Perry poses as the old
man, while Vicki Ragland plays
the patriot's mother. Kathy
Pennington is the victim's
betrothed.
Rounding out the cast are
Mike Pollard as the sailor, and
Rick Hagerman as the cripple.
Kenn Conger and Jon Olson
portray the soldiers.
The final production is
entitled Trifles. Here, a murder
Forensic Squad Victorious
For the third consecutive
year, Ashland High's debate
squad has triumphed in
capturing the coveted grand
sweepstakes trophy at Linfield
College.
Only 4V4 points separated the
AUS squad from second place
Hillsboro in the hard-fought
contest for the cup. Ashland also
won the Senior Division
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The AHS debate Squad gets ready for the long trip to Linfield.
They returned victorious and were able to bring home the
Grand Sweepstakes trophy again.
Elks Pick Six Seniors
Six Ashland High School seniors have been
chosen as winners in the I Iks Most Valuable
Student Contest.
First place winners are Kris Keil and Dave
Galati. Fmily Hungerford and bdd Wight are
second place winners, and Bob Lewis and Kathy
Pennington placed third.
Prizes are $100, $75, and $50 respectively.
The awards were based on scholarship,
leadership, service to the school, personality, and
financial need.
Winners were chosen on the basis of their
school record, letters of recomendation, a personal
statement, and a brochure of other exhibits.
Miss Keil has participated in debate, ski team.
is commited and several
seemingly inimportant "trifles"
point out the guilty one.
Neil Ampel poses as the
sheriff, while Mr. and Mrs. Hale
are played by John Conlin and
Terry Benham. Rick Hagerman
is Mr. Henderson, and Fey
Snively takes the part of Mrs.
Peters.
Diana
Cettling (left) and Tracy
crew.
prepare John Conlin for a
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Sweepstakes trophy by 3'A
points over second place
Medford High. After the
tournament's finish, AHS irons
totaled nine, but several speakers
placed without receiving
trophies.
First place trophy winners
were Jeff McCollum in oratory
and Kenn Conger in serious
interpretation. Second place
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The difficult task of readying
technical aspects is being
capably handled by Mr. Bob
Eiflert, with assistance from
Kathy Shepard and Cynthia
Dodge.
Adults and students alike are
urged to attend these
productions February 21 and
22, in the English building.
-Li
Ettinger, part of the make-up
dress rehearsal of "Trifles."
ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL,
brass went to Kirk Davies in
salesmanship and Kathy Hill in
both extemporaneous and
impromptu. TicpiA also went to
the teams of Cathy Riffe -Alice
Dale and Kathy Hill -
Kris Keil, who tied for second
place in oxford debate.
Third place winners included
Alice Dale in extemp, Jeff
McCollum in after-dinner
speaking, and Kris Keil and
Cathi Galati in interview. Steve
Asher was a finalist in
salesmanship.
A total of 72 schools from all
over Oregon fielded 1,000
entrees in the tournament. Six
other schools were expected to
compete but did not enter due
to weather and transportation
problems.
Nostalgic Recap
The Linfield tourney brings
to a close the regular debate
season for the AHS squad,
totaling four meets of a
scheduled six. Ashland has
represented itself admirably,
racking up an impressive arsenal
of trophies.
The squad's tournament
successes this year include Grand
Sweepstakes at the South Coast
girls' track and gymnastics. She ranks first in the
senior class scholastically.
Galati is president of the school band, and
participates in the dance band. He ranks fifth in
his class.
Miss Hungerford is active in IRL, student
council, and she is co-editor of the Rogue News.
She is fourth in the class.
Wight is active in Dixie Band, dance band,
Honor Society, and he ranks 18th in his class.
Miss Pennington is student body secretary, and
vice president of AFS.
Lewis is active in football, wrestling, adn
baseball. Miss Pennington and Lewis both rank
19th in the class.
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Four Thespians, (left to right) Mike
Pennington, Vicki Ragland. and John Perry,
from "The WalL"
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Invitational meet, numerous
trophies from the Pacific
University tourney, several
impressive wins at SOC, and
Grand Sweepstakes trophy win
at Linfield. Tournaments at
Lewis and Clark College and
Albany were cancelled due to
weather problems.
Now our squad looks forward
to district competition at Eagle
Point March 1, 8, 14. and IS, to
determine state competitors.
State Competition at Corvallis,
April 17, 18, 19 will close out
this year'a activities
UP ON THE NEWS
Boy of the Month for Feb. is Dave Galati. He was
chosen for his out-standing contributions to the
debate squad and his leadership as President of the
AHS. school band.
The Drama Guild will present four one act plays
Feb. 21 and 22. at 8:00. The following plays will be
performed: THE WALL. OVERTONES. THE STILL
ALARM, and TRIFLES.
College Bound? College application forms can be
picked up in Mr. Silver's office. Get them filled out
now before you forget!.'
A reminder of SSS standings: Seniors are out in
front with 7; juniors have 4; sophomores are trailing
with 2.
There is a slate wrestling meet at Corvallis Feb. 21
and 22. Good luck wrestlers!!!
Let's not make things worse than they already are.
Start putting our garbage cans to better use!!!
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There has been no word. yet. as to whether or not
girls can wear pants to the after-game dances, so don 't
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JUNIORS SPONSOR
MARDI GRAS DANCE
The junior class a
sponsoring a Mardi Gras
Computer Dance to be held
at Ashland High School on
March IS. Come to the dance
at 8 p.m. and find your ideal
mate, matched by Ashland
High's own computer
according to questionnaires.
Or, if you've done your own
matchmaking, come to the
dance and find out who
matches up with who.
Admission for everyone is 75
cents.