PACE 7
ROGUE
NEWS
FRI., FEB. 21, 1969
THE ROGUE
Editor-in-chief Karen Sargenti
News Editor Karin Davidson
Managing Editor Emily Hungerford
Sports Editor Jane Davis
Ad Managers Joi vanderLinden
Jean Reynolds
Photographer Lysa Lahr
Reporters Kenn Conger, Isobel Grover, Jack Henry,
Judy Hyland, Jessie Martin, John Perry, Sonny Sixkiller,
Julane Thompson, Peggy Thompson, and Jeff Whitsett.
Adviser Mr. Wall
EDITORIAL
New Nine-Week
Replaces Former
What was once a six-weeks ulcer is now a nine-weeks ulcer at
Ashland High School This ulcer being discussed is rather obviously
grades, referred to by teachers and parents as the process of
determining the progress and achievement of a student during a
nine-weeks period.
Since its erection, AHS has been plagued with the disease of
grades. High school students throughout America have been troubled
by G-day. Education is to students as cigarettes to smokers
without it life would be empty.
Another fact has to be considered however. Smoking breeds
cancer while education breeds grades. This, however, is common
knowledge and offers no answers to the burdened student.
G-day to many students is a pain for which there is no relief.
Many ideas have been presented, such as . . .A) Circulate a petition
banning grades at AHS; B) join the Army; C) buy a six-pack of
bromo-seltzer; D) study.
Although they are interesting, one can tell that the four lack the
qualifications of success.
If one did circulate a petition, the student response would
undoubtedly be tremendous. However, that is about as far as the
idea would go.
The second solution has been used by many ex-students of AHS.
Many of these "soldier-boys" never quite get over AHS and can be
seen strutting down the halls at noon demonstrating army combat
skills they have mastered to awe-struck admirers.
The third solution is getting closer to home. While actually it is
not an answer to the "problem," it is a relief.
The fourth solution may seem to be the last resort to many, but
it does bring the best results.
All of this discussion of solutions is actually a waste of time. If a
student wants to play politician or fight a war, he will. This does not
alter the fact that grades will still be at AHS.
My advice, often unappreciated is to sit back and sip your
bromo-seltzer and be thankful ulcers are nine weeks apart rather
than six.
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Questionnaire In
Presents Student
Many surprising opinions
were the results of a poll taken
recently by Mr. Vondracek's
first period speech class.
This survey was given to be
used as the basis for a speech to
be given in the class.
The Rogue News has printed
some of the questions asked, and
the way students reacted to
these questions.
1. Do you believe that the
Vietnam war will eventually be
settled to the advantage of the
Letters To Editor
To the Editor, Students,
And Teachers of AHS:
During the past few weeks of
school for that matter, during
this whole school year I have
become increasingly aware of
the lack of sensitivity toward
other people's thoughts and
feelings.
Recently the question was
asked, "What characteristic do
you most dislike in another
person and why?" Many
students COULD NOT answer
this question. Possibly it was
because they haven't taken the
time to really look at their
fellow Man?
How many people here at
AHS can say they ahve actually
walked down the hall, or sat in
class, and tried to "put
themselves in another person's
shoes?"
The standard "answer" to
this question is "I don't have the
time." That is RIDICULOUS!!
If there is time to wnader the
halls complaining of much
homework, or sit in a study hall
shooting spit-wads or flying
airplanes, there is time to try to
understand your fellow human
beings.
Too many people lash out
before thinking about what they
are saying and its effect on that
person. By the time a young
person has reached high school
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U.S.? Boys: yes-21, no-22. Girls:
yes-27, no-23.
2. Should "A bomb" testing
be voluntary banned by the
U.S.? Boys: yes-1 1, no-28. Girls:
yes-23, no-27.
3. Should the Sth
ammendment either be
abolished or altered? Boys:
yes-1 1, no-33. Girls: yes-16,
no-33.
4. Has the Supreme Court
been overstepping its limits
recently? Boys: yes-20, no-23.
they are SUPPOSED to be
MATURE enough to have
outgrown the need to shout
insults at each other. Has anyone
ever thought what effect the
taunting "Hi Fatso" has on the
receiver? Too often these people
are judged by their outward
appearance, not what is on the
inside.
The students are not the only
ones to blame for this lack of
sensitivity. The teachers, are also
quite good at handing out insults
and "stabs." If they are here to
help us, why not learn to
understand and respect our
thoughts and feelings? The
students should realize that after
seeing a few classes of bright
shiny faces, the teachers are
probably pretty tired. By
understanding and respecting
each other's thoughts and
feelings, schools and classes
could be a lot easier on
everyone.
The "Generation Gap" is all
in the minds of the people. By
merely being sensitive and
respecting other people's
thoughts and feelings, the whole
world, including AHS, would be
a much more beautiful and
wonderful place to live in.
Peacefully,
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Girls: yes-15, no-23.
5. Are Students justified in
attempting to force greater
control over curriculum and
faculty at their college? Boys:
yes-17, no-26. Girls: yes-23,
no-27.
6. Is America less moral than
formerly? Boys: yes-36, no-14.
Girls: yes-36, no-18.
7. Should movies and T.V.
programs be regulated by law as
to the violence and sex
portrayed? Boys: yes-1 3, no-22.
Girls: yes-24, nc-24.
8. Should limits be put on
family size? Boys: yes-9, no-26.
Girls: yes-7, no-43.
9. Should Draft card burners
and avowed anti-war resistors be
drafted? Boys: yes-1 8, no-26.
Girls: yes-23, no-26.
10. Will the racial situation
in the U.S. improve in the
coming year? Boys: yes-16,
no-23. Girls: yes-21, no-27.
11. Should birth control
devices be made easily available
to anyone, married or
unmarried, who desires them?
Goys: yes-34, no-10, Girls:
yes-28, no-22.
12. Is unmarried sex always
undesirable in society? Boys:
yes-16, no-26. Girls: yes-12,
no-36.
13. Should the U.S. push a
much more aggressive military
confrontation with Communist
forces throughout the world?
Boys: yes-25, no-18. Girls:
yes-21, no-20.
4th Dist. To
Tab Scholars
Twelve juniors from High
School in the Fourth
Congressional District will be
selected to participate in the
Congressional Scholars Program.
Each scholar will spend one
week in Washington, D. C, at
Congressman John Dellenback's
home. The scholars will have the
opportunity to observe the
workings of three branches of
the national government, and
will become acquainted with
national monuments and
memorials.
The Congressional scholar
participants will be chosen by a
board of citizens representing
the Fourth Congressional
District. The scholarships will be
awarded on merit along.
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