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Am LLii J LJ J I Jan Davies Becky Warren VOL. 18. No. 10 7 a I AFS Relations Day Area Foreign Students Visit The seven AFS students from surrounding schools took part in the activities held in Ashland for the AFS Day on April 25 and 26. The two days of activities were compiled of a weiner roast in Lithia Park and a seminar held during each English period. The purpose of the seminar was to hear the AFS students speak and answer questions. Some of the questions that came up were questions dealing with racial discrimination, censorship, and the feelings toward military people. When the question "Do you have racial discrimination in your country?", was asked most of the students agreed that this problem did not exist in their countries. The only students who said that the problem occurred occasionally were Shin Hi rose from Japan, and Patty Menoscal from Ecuador. Among the amusing questions that were asked included the students opinions of Spiro T. Agnew, and their opinions of American tourists. Jose Martenez of Spain gave a detailed description of this typical American tourist, with seven different cameras hanging from his neck. He noted however, that young Americans in Spain did not match this Julie Houk Tricia Zupan Ashland Hijih School. Ashland description of their elders. Each of the students took time to express their views on certain subjects. Taraneh Shimi spoke of peoples mistaken impression that people of Iran, while being Moslems, are Arabs. She said actually they side with the Israelis in the Middle east conflict. Shin Hirose made a point of saying that there is no draft in Japan, and the constitution of his country prohibits military forces except for self defense. Martha Weike noted that there is an abundance of free love and pornography in Denmark. Patty Menoscal of Ecuador remarked that the classes in Ecuadorian schools are much harder as were AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE Hirose, and Martha Wieke answer 4 ZJ& Diane Jensen "Fire and Rain" luniors Select Prom Court "Fire and Rain" is the theme for the Junior -Senior Prom to be held on May IS in the cafeteria. Seven princesses were chosen by the junior class and are all members of the graduating class. Those selected were Jan Davies, Julie Houk, Diane Jensen, Patty Menoscal, " Debby Revel, Becky Warren, and ; Tricia Zupan. -"WS.. MAY 11. 1971 most of the foreign schools. All the students agreed on this. Annie de Grand Magnae of France said that in French schools students stand up when the teacher enters the room. Enrique Vacachury of Argentina totalled his feelings about America by saying that he would like to take American girls back to Argentina with him. Mr. Don Vondracek of the English department emceed the seminar. Those students attending were Shin Hirose, Japan; Annie de Grand Magnae, France; Jose Martenez, Spain; Patty Menoscal, Ecuador; Taraneh Shimi, Iran; Enrique Vacachury, Argentina; and Martha Weike, Denmark. students, Taraneh Shimi, Shirr an Ashland student's questio 1. T n i i n n ..Li in ir mix e. s, Patricia Menoscal Valentine Ball Organizer Jan Davies has been an active member of the student body. She has been a member of the student council for three years and was in charge of organizing the Valentine Ball this winter. She was a member of the Homecoming Court last fall. Homecoming Princess ' Another homecoming princess, Julie Houk, has also been busy in school activities. She was sophomore class secretary, an archbearer for graduation last year, a member of the SSS Committee and of the National tionor Society this year. Yell Queen Yell queen Diane Jensen has gained many honors this year. She was the DAR good Citizen, BPW Girl of the Term, Valentine Princess, Citizen of the Nine Weeks, Demolay Sweetheart, and was the third place winner in the Wlk's Leadership Contest. She was a cheerleader in her sophomore year and was junior class secretary and a member of the Homecoming court her junior year. Exchange Student Exchange student Patty Manoscal from Ecuador has been busy in school activities. She is a member of AFS and was recently inducted into the National Honor Society. Patty also took part in the recent AFS Seminar held in the English Lecture Hall. Valentine Princess Cheerleader Debby Revel has been a member of GRA for three years. She has worked on the bonfire during her sophomore year, the junion Class float and the prom in her junior year, and was a Valentine princess during her senior year. Cheerleader A member of the rally squad for three years, Becky Warren was a member of the student council during her sophomore Cindy Ragand AFS Finalist I'm just waiting until they find a home for Me," said Ashland's AFS semi-finalist Cindi Ragland. Miss Ragland has a chance to live in a foreign country next year if the American Field Service can find her a home in a country." As long as the country is not communist or communist controlled," she added. Miss Ragland was among three girls who applied for the American Field Service trip. Miss Ragland was chosen as a semi-finalist. In order to become a candidate for the program the students must first apply and then be interviewed with their families by a committee Deb Revel year. She worked on the class floats for three years and also helped with last years prom. Homecoming Queen Homecoming queen Tricia Zupan is Past Honored Queen of the Ashland Bethel Chapter of Job's Daughters, along with being on the prom committee during her sophomore year and is an active member of GRA. The queen will be chosen by her Senior classmates and junior class president Pat Overand will announce the winner the night of the prom. Drownio Bits by Linda Brown AFS: AFS Day was held on Monday, April 26. AFS student from the Rogue Valley came to Ashland High School to speak about their native country. The AFS club is planning a candy tale in the near future. HONOR SOCIETY: Thirtv-seven new member were initiated into Honor Society on Thursday. April 22. The initiation took place in the Ashland High School cafeteria. James Lewis was the guest speaker tor the affair. KEY CLUB: Three representatives of the Ashland High Key Club attended the Pacific Northwest District Key Club Convention at the Portland Hilton, April 23-25. They were Secretary, Rosario Delatorre, Vice-President, Larry Taylor; and Victor Zboralski. District Key Club officers are. electee at tnit annual convention. Also, in the District Impromptu Essay Contest, Larry Taylor won third place. LETTERMANS CLUB: The 1971-1972 officers for the Letterman's Club are President Wynn Wenker: Vice-President, Dave Westerberg, and Secretary Joel Mobley. composed of adult members of the Ashland AFS Chapter. The chapter must also interview an educator from the applicant's school for further insight ofthe individuals character. If a students has not been eliminated after these proceedings his name is then sent to New York City where the final decision is made. When the applicant becomes a semi-finalist he will go abroad if a home can be found for him. The ability to get along with people, how responsible, and mature an individual is and his special interests are all taken into consideration when finding him a home.