Fri., Oct. 22, 1971
ROGUE NEWS
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Thai Student Expresses Views SftiPflTil I3iti& 1
Nong, of Thailand, the
American Field Service (AFS)
student this year, will probably
get acquainted with only a small
percentage of students. Perhpas
this article will give an insight
into his character.
Rogue News: What is your
impression of America so far?
Nong: It's very different from
Thailand. You can do anything
you want, such as long hair, how
you treat parents, teachers. You
show respect for them in
Thailand. In class when you
want to talk to the teacher you
have to stand up when they
come in the room also. I like it
(America).
Rogue News: What is the
government like in Thailand?
Nong; Democracy, it's
supposed to be. It's not that
free. You try to express your
opinion on the street and they
tell you not to. I don't like it
very much. There's a lot of
corruption in the government.
Rogue News: What is the
main religion practiced in your
country?
Nong: Buddhism I practice
it. They don't tell you to believe
in it. If you disagree with parts
of it, it's okay. It teaches people
to be good.
Rogue News: What do you
think overall of AHS?
Nong: Students are friendly.
All the activities such as
entertainment, homecoming and
football are good. People here
are not as serious as in Thailand,
but it's deeper or as deep as
what I learn in Thailand.
Rogue News: What is your
family and home life like?
Nong: We are in the high
standard of living in Thailand
because my father is an engineer
and my mother is a doctor in
medicine. Because of this we can
live happily. We need not worry
about money. I have servants.
They live with us and we give
them a room, food and most
anything they need. We also give
them a small amount of money.
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AFS Student Nong talks to Rogue Nens reporter Rick Stanek
Rogue News: What is the
main occupation over in your
country?
Nong: It is to be a farmer -agriculture.
Two-thirds of the
population become farmers.
Export goods are rice and
teak wood.
Kogue News: Are there any
problems concerning pollution in
Thailand?
Nong: There's a lot of water
pollution. People just throw
things in the river and canals. In
Bangkok there is pollution
because of cars.
Class for Handicapped Initiated
A laundromat for a
classroom? This is one of the
facilities which Miss Mary
Heyer's class of Multi
handicapped children will be
learning to use. This is the first
year a class of this type has been
at AHS.
The "School for the
Multi-handicapped," as it is
called, is located in room three
of the Science Building. The
class consists of physically and
mentally handicapped children
of high school age. The children
come mainly from Medford and
Central Point.
In the class, the students are
taught some academic skills and
other abilities which will make
them more independent in
society. They will be taught such
things as personal hygene, the
care of property, and the use of
such facilities as laundromats
and kitchens.
The school is not technically
a part of the high school. The
classroom is leased from the
school. The entire program is
administered under the auspices
of the Intermediate Education
District (1ED), and the County.
There are four other classes
of this type in Jackson County.
The other classes deal mainly
with elementary age students.
Part of the reason for locating
this class on the Ashland High
School campus was the
r ec e p t i ve n e ss of the
administration. The program
received much support. An
example of this is the recently
organized Spades Club.
John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band have released a new
album. Imagine is undoubtedly the best album Lennon has released.
"Imagine," the title song, is a statement of Lennon's life
philosophy. It outlines a Utopia, and what must be given up (heaven,
hell, countries, possessions) to achieve it. The instrumcntals feature
Lennon on piano, and are strangely reminiscent of "Let It Be."
"Crippled Inside," talks about the facade people put up, and how
they "can't hide . . . when you're crippled inside." Bag-time
instrumentals, with emphasis on piano, dobro (playe oy George
Harrison), and drums, make the song lively and enjoyable.
In "Jealous Guy," Lennon apologizes for rash actions. "I didn't
mean to hurt you. I'm sorry that I made you cry. I didn't want to
hurt you. I'm just a jealous guy."
The rat race of life is the subject of "It's So Hard." Rock'n'roll
musical style is featured. "I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier, Mama. I
Don't Wanna Die" tells what the singer doesn't want to be (a sailor,
a lawyer, a failure).
The most hard-hitting protest song on the album is "Gimme
Some Truth." In it, Lennon decries, "uptight short-sighted
narrow-minded hypocrites," "neurotic psychotic pig-headed
politicians," and "tight-lipped condescending mommy's - little -chauvinists,"
among others. The rhythm and lead guitars are classic
Beatles. This makes sense, though, since they are performed by John
Lennon and George Harrison, respectively.
Yoko Ono assisted Lennon in writing "Oh My Love" (the only
song John didn't do by himself). What John and Yoko are saying is
how clear things have become since they came together.
Paul McCartney is attacked in "How Do You Sleep?" The tuning
up at the beginning of the song is reminiscent of Sgt. Pepper's
Lonely Hearts Club Band, and indeed the first words of the song are,
"So Sgt. Pepper took you by surprise." Lennon tells Paul that, "The
only thing you done was yesterday." This can be interpreted as
meaning in the past or the song, "Yesterday." As John puts it, "A
pretty face may last a year or two. But pretty soon they'll see what
you can do."
"How" explains the plight of a lost soul. He asks, "How can I go
forward when I don't know which way I'm facing?" The
instrumentals are heavily orchestrated, as in past Beatles songs like
"The Long and Winding Road."
"Oh Yoko!" is, obviously, a song from John to his wife. It is
joyous and exhilirating. The lively piano instrumentals add to this
feeling.
John Lennon's ability to put together excellent music, on this as
on his previous albums, is outstanding. On Imagine, John Lennon
establishes himself as a musician at least equal to any other Beatle.
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The new theatre is nearing
completion but is still without a
name. The Rogue News has
decided to run a contest to name
the theatre.
Students are invited to
submit suggestions from now
until November 1. Entries may
be left in Mr. Brock's box in the
office.
The final decision will be
made by a panel of selected
students and teachers but will be
subject to School Board
approval.
Included on the panel will be:
Mr. Gaylord Smith, principal.
Mr. Ellsworth London, drama
teacher and Drama Club advisor.
Mr. Dave Wight, music teacher.
Miss Barbara Murdock, speech
teacher, Pat Overand, Student
Body President, Leslie Peterson
Student Body Vice-President
Dave Sours, Drama Club
President, and Jo Goff, Drama
Club Vice-President.
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