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Page 6 THE ROGUE TUES..MAY 11. 1971 A.H.S. Music, Drama Theater Nears Final Building Phases By Larry Taylor Because it won an Oscar and a Grammy, it's probably about time Let It Be was dealt with. Besides, being the last Beatles album, it deserves some attention. The album starts with the song, "Two of Us." This is good old Beatles. The instrumentals are simple; the vocals are nice. Still, there's really not too much to it. "I Dig a Pony," the next cut, is really outstanding. John Lennon's haunting lyrics, accompanied by a very heavily bass-led instrumental, make this one of the best songs of the album. George Harrison's guitar makes its first big show of the album here. The strumming guitar line and special vocal effects, along with the Om chant in the chorus, are the most .apparent features of "Across the Universe." The poetry of the lyrics is excellent: "Images of broken light Which dance before me like a million eyesThey call me on and on Across the Universe." "I Me Mine" is George Harrison's combination of waltz and rock'n'roll. The idea is an indictment of selfishness. The next cut, "Dig It," is hardly worth mentioning in its cut form on this album. Of course, the most important song (not to say the best) on the album is the title cut, "Let It Be." This is Paul McCartney's forte. Listening to it lends credence to John Lennon's claim that the Beatles, in their final days, were simply a backup band for Paul. Still the song is well put together; the lyrics are good, and the instrumentals feature George Harrison on the guitar and guest artist Billy Preston on the organ. One of the immortal putdowns of rock music is contained in "I've Got a Feeling." "Oh, please believe meI hate to miss the trainAnd if you leave me1 won't be late again." The instrumentals, as well as the lyrics, are impressive. "One after 909" is straight rock'n'roll. The lyrics are predictable, but fun. George plays a good rock'n'roll guitar, John's bass isn't bad at all, and Paul does well at the piano. Ringo, of course, is keeping the heartbeat of the song. The most heavily orchestrated out on the album, and also the most popular with "adult audiences," is "The Long And Winding Road." Even more than "Let It Be," this song features Paul McCartney. "For You Blue" is a cute love song, written by all four Beatles. "Because you're sweet and lovely, girl, I love you." And, of course, the final song on the album needs no description. "Get Back" speaks for itself. Let It Be combinesallof the good stuff which the Beatles finished with. The fact that the Apple on this album is red, rather than green, is of course significant. And the ripe fruit turned out all right, after aii. : Outstanding Seniors Honored As Citizens and BPW Girls In the right wing of the old building where the typing and bookkeeping rooms used to be, the new auditorium is slowly but surely coming along. The new addition to the high school was planned and started toward the end of last school year. During the year of work on the auditorium, the first phase of construction was finished. The walls have been remodeled, plastered, and painted. The light fixtures have all been installed and the stage constructed. The stage is put together in such a fashion that it may be taken apart or at least part of it. The stage is modeled to suit Elizabethan-Shakespearean plays or curtain productions. When curtain productions are in the front portion of the stage can be removed and carried to a store room. During Shakespearean type plays the front portion can then be added again. When the auditorium is completed, the plans are to have riser seats, carpet, and of course curtains. Drama Director Ellsworth London says the auditorium will seat about 2 50 people. London felt the auditorium probably wouldn't be completed for a couple of years yet due to BPW Girls of the term award and citizens of the nine weeks have been given to four seniors. Senior class President Billie Hays and Honor Society President Kit Nidever were honored as citizens of the nine weeks. BPW girls of the term for the 3rd nine weeks was Jackie Leigh and Debi Gates got the award for the last nine weeks. Citizens of the Nine Weeks Miss Hays has been active in AHS activities during this school MODE O'DAY LADIES' FINE READY-TO-WEAR APPAREL 29? E. Main 482-4105 BUSklNS HI BROWS BROOKFIELD SUITS ON THE PLAZA year. Besides being Senior Class President, Miss Hays organized the computer Dance, the senior horror shows and is a member of AHS stage band and symphonic band. She also attended Able and Gifted classes at SOC this last fall. Nidever is the valedictorian for the class of '7 1 with a grade point average of 3.976. He has attended Able and Gifted classes for the past two years and was a delegate to Boys State last summer. He was also chosen as Elks Most Valuable Student. BPW Girls of the term Jackie Leigh was given this award because of her participation in Debate and being President of AFS. She also spent a week in New York at a Science Symposium. Debi Gates who is girl of the term for the last nine weeks also participates in Debate is a past honored queen in Job's Daughter. She was also alternate to Girls State last Summer. Craft's Variety Let us help you with all your variety needs 250 E. Main 482-1971 Ashland Ideal Drug PRESCRIPTIONS COSMETICS GIFTS JEWELRY GATEWAY SHOPPING CENTER the current budget. The first pnase of construction so far has cost an estimated $?a,000 London said. The stage will be used in the future for music and drama conbined. London felt panel discussions may be another possibility to use the new theater for. The theater will offer more opportunity for student performances, larger productions, and will hopefully involve more students in drama and other activities. Next year London hopes to B J JEWELERS LOVE BRIGHTI 283 EAST MAIN IN ASHLAND BILL'S COLLEGE 66 1515 Siskiyou Blvd. 482-9991 Open 24 hours TO SERVE YOUR AUTO NEEDS start a two period course emphasizing play production and staging entertainment. The theater may be used tor noon time entertainment suih is bands or small productions. London hopes that the auditorium will become the center of activities such as dances and plays. He also hopes students will get more involved and possibly start a new tradition such as the noon time entertainment. The theater is a project which London felt showed some support from the school board along with support of others. frrf r r '4-- -"' rnlna4l- J THE NEW THEATRE enters its stage of completion with the recent addition of the lights. Giles Green Holds Seniority Distinction by Charles Crulchf ield Ever wondered, "Who is that guy that's always hanging around the library?" Chances are, it was probably Giles Green, assistant librarian. Mr. Green came to Ashland in 1947, and taught math here for ten years before becoming Ashland's full time librarian. He has gone through three principles, and has the distinction of being able to say that he has been here two years longer than Herb Lewis. Six years ago, Mr. Green retired from full service, and now serves in position of assistant librarian and only works for half of the day. But when he is working, you will find him in the little room behind the library, marked "Conference Room", probably busily typing away at his desk in his continual job of typing cards for the card catalogue. "I've probably done 30 of the 36 trays in the card catalogue," he also said that he has enjoyed every moment. And if anyone has ever wondered about any of the giaduates of Ashland Senior High, just ask Mr. Green, he has made an alphabetic card file with the name of every graduating senior since the first class in 1891. Green was born in Minnesota, but when he was there, his parents moved to central Idaho. He got his elementary school education in a genuine log cabin school house, where the snow was so deep at times that classes were dismissed because of it. He then graduated from high school at Kooskia, Idaho, and attended the University at Moscow . . .. (Idaho), he studied for a year, then taught for a year to earn money lor his education. He then taught full time in Idaho, Montana, and Washington before coming here in 1947. Mr. Green also remembers most of the changes that have been made in the school layout since 1947. When asked, Mr. Green was most helpful in explaining where some old rooms and things were, at least to this reporter. Mr. Green says that he might retire in a year or two. 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