Convention Nominates ClcGovern 1 (TV Queen Pam Krumdiek, shown here with her escort Dana Fay, reigned with a court of six princesses over the junior-senior prom "Color Mv World." Graduation Hatfield To Graduation ceremonies this year will be different from those in the past. The difference comes in the elimination of traditional valedictorian and salutatorian speeches. The reason for doing aw ay with these speeches, according to senior class president Kay Rartley, is that "too often the many speeches given at gradua tion have led to a tedious cere mony, making graduation some thing to be dreaded rather than looked forward to." Official ceremonies marking the graduation of the class of '72 will begin Sunday, June 4. at 8:00 p.m. with a baccalaureate sermon given by Reverend Wil liam Ellis. Hatfield To Speak Commencement exercises are scheduled for Thursday, June 8, at 8:00 p.m. on Walter Phillips field. Senator Mark Hatfield will be the guest speaker. Junior Victor Zboroski To Spend Summer at School Junior Victor Zboralski will be doing special research in the biological field of science this summer at New Mexico Univer sity. Zboralski is one of twenty United States students who wiil be participating in this honor class. Vic Zboralski will spend his summer in New Mexico doing special research. 'is J 2 : z Be Guest The motto chosen by the senior class is "Kx nihlo nihil fit" (Out of nothing nothing comes). Their colors are raspberry red. lemon yellow, and orange orange. The class song is "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing." and their flower is the carnation. All Night Party Planned After Thursday's ceremonies, the annual senior class all night party is planned. Admission the party will be $1.50 for seniors and $3.00 for guests. The schedule for the party is listed below. Schedule for the All Night Party 10:00-1:00 Dance at the Armory 12:00-3:00 Horror movie Varsity theater 2:00-4:00 Bowling Rondo Lanes 3:00-6:00 Swimming S.O.C. Pool 5:00-8:00 Breakfast Pam Krumdieck's Victor applied to three colleges who are sponsoring this type of program. He was selected on his past record and future promise in the field of science. The class, which will help students collect data and do professional research, begins June II and runs for two months. Zboralski believes that this may help him in his ultimate future goal: marine biology or as a "starving artist in Paris." Federal grants will pay for half of the expenses while Victor stays in New Mexico. They will also pay for his travel expenses going down and coming back. GOOD LUCK SENIORS See The Rest of You Next Fall. Have a Good Vacation The Rogue Staff Over three - thousand high school students from across the northwest nominated Senator George S. McGovern as the Democratic Party's Presidential Candidate. Terry Sanford of North Carolina was chosen as McGovern 's running mate. The nominations were the climax of a three-day Model Democratic Convention held in Portland on May 17-19. Thirtyfive delegates from Ashland High School were at the convention representing the State of Kansas. A feature of the convention was Senator McGovern's speech which resumed his campaign after the shooting of Governor George Wallace. In his speech. RO Vol. 19, No. 14 i r'; --;r -J ' v ;;,.--"rf Dick Kinney Kinney Honored For Art Effort An art award was presented to Dick Kinney in last Wednesday's assembly. Dick received the award for his art service that he willingly offered to the school whenever needed. Kinney designed the grizzlies sign on the barn with the help of Pat Overand. He made several posters for various organizations and rendered his art abilities wherever needed. Mrs. Ruth Trost art teacher, stated that Kinney really de served the award for his out standing achievements and the help that he has been to the school. Abacus Pro Shows Skill Chieki Fujikawa, Chairman of the Abacus Association of Amer ica explained the use of the abacus to math students during morning classes Wednesday May 24. Fujikawa, a native of Japan, and a licensed "Abacus player," demonstrated addition, subtrac tion, multiplication, and division on the "Japanese pocket com puter," He explained that once, in a match against an electronic computer he was able to beat the computer in 40 out of 50 problems. Starting June 12, Fujikawa will be teaching a class in the use of the abacus on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Med ford YMCA. The class will be offered in Ashland next fall. McGovern called for an end to the violence which has become a part of the American Political Scene. Active members of the delega tion from Ashland include, Paul Tumbleson. State Chairman: Pat Overand. National Humphrey Coordinator; and Larry Taylor, who submitted several planks for the National Platform. Conducted Like Real Thing The convention was conducted as much like the national convention as possible. State placards dotted the floor of Memorial Colosseum, where the convention was held. "Spontane ous" demonstrations with band playing and waving posters erupted periodically when candi dates names were called. r Li Ashland Hih School, Ashland, French Journal Distributes Its Premier Issue La. Connection. Francaise, selected title of the recently organized Ashland High School French newspaper, distributed its first issue earlier this week in the French classes. The mimeo graphed magazine-like sheet will be written entirely in French. The new paper has a student staff, with Mrs. Ida Simon posing as originator and advisor. Amy McNair and Julie Binga man. both junior French 111 students this year, were elected editor and assistant editor respectively. Senior Dick Kinney was chosen for the position of cartoonist. Juniors will continue in their posts next year and senior officers will be replaced in the fall. To Continue Next Year According to editor Miss Mc Nair. the journal w ill be put out every two weeks, beginning next year. The magazine approach, as opposed to a daily newspaper style, will not limit the area of coverage. "Us purpose is to teach French," commented Miss Mc Nair. She hopes the paper will provide and interesting and understandable alternative or addition to textbook learning. .4 w. -J" Members of the AHS Jazi Band provided noontime entertainment on the quad. The band was directed by Mr. Wight. McGovern's nomination came after five ballots, the last two being very close with presidential hopeful. Hubert H. Humphrey coming in second. A majority of 1509 delegate votes are needed in order to secure the nomination. The final order of business was the selection of a vice-presidential candidate for McGovern. Such candidates as Fred Harris of Oklahoma and Senator Wil liam Proxmireof Wisconsin were discussed. Terry Sanford was finally picked on the first ballot. Delegates also worked on adopting a national Platform. Various planks to the platform, such as ending the Viet Nam War and election reform were debated and adopted by the delegates. n Ore. Fri.. June 2. 1972 CLUB BRIEFS AFS: Next year's officers were elected. They are: Donna Gates, President; Vicki Kirsher, Vice President ; Paul Tumbleson, Sec retary; Jeanne Hoadley, Social Chairwoman. INTKRCI.l B COUNCIL: The annual scholarship for a Vocational Arts student goes to Jeff Hawk. DRAMA: Next years' officers have been elected. They are: President, Rosemary Q. Olson; Vice Presi dent, David Koch; Secretary; Susan Randies: Business and Publicity Manager, Laurie Jones. SPADF.S: An "end of the year" party was given for the Sc3 kids and their parents. The party was May 31 at the home of Tracy Lord. LF.TTF.RMAVS: Tentative plans for the annual Letterman's Club picnic are underway. ' r