Ashland High School - Bluejay Yearbook (Ashland, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1956 volume:

'Dedication In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Ashland High School, we dedicate our “1956 Bluejay” to Mrs. T. T. Smith (Miss Effie P. Walden,) and Mrs. Sibyl Davidson (Miss Sibyl Vanlaningham), who were the two original members of the first class to graduate from Ashland High School 60 years ago. Mrs. Smith is living in Ashland, and at present is the Register of Deeds of Clark County. It is of interest to know that Mrs. Smith’s grandson, Ted Dorsey, will graduate this year, just 60 years after his grandmother graduated and will be the third generation of her family to graduate from Ashland High School. Mrs. Davidson married shortly after her graduation and moved to Oklahoma. She is now living in Wichita with her sister. She had one son that also graduated from this school. EARL HAELSIG CLOTHIER The big job of organization, design, and construction of the annual belong to Yvonne and Linda. Balancing the books and keeping advertisements straight are the jobs held by Merlyn, Ted, and Richard. Yet they can still smile Mr. George Walters ?4tt tccaC Stci Editor.................. Assistant Editor.... Business Manager . . . Assistant Business Manager Sales Manager .... Sports.................. Classes................. Clubs and Organizations . Photographs............. Typist.................. Copy Writer............. Advisors................ . Linda Underwood . . Yvonne Smith Merlyn McMinimy . . . Ted Dorsey . .Richard Wright . . Jack Swayze . . Maxine Fox . . Phyllis Sneed . . Kenneth York . . Mary Robbins .Joleen Pendergast Mr. George Walters Mr. Ray Simmons Published by Ashland High School, Ashland, Kansas Kenny gives a suggestion to Joleen and Mary as they type the latest copy. 160 HIGHWAY CAFE Maxine, Phyllis, and Jack are well satisfied— all the lay-outs are planned. 1956 ‘SCuefeity iZueea aaet 'pxcaceM Yvonne Smith is the 1956 Bluejay Queen. The Senior Class elected Yvonne as their representative in the Annual Queen Contest and then won the honor for her by selling the most annuals. The queen contest was a very close one, ending in a tie between the juniors and seniors on the first deadline date. A new deadline date was set and the contest continued between the juniors and seniors. The seniors really went to work and at the end of the contest held a substantial lead to make Yvonne the Queen. The other queen candidates were Karen Klinger, Carol Stranghorner, and Ann Bowling. YVONNE SMITH KAY HURD Kay Hurd received the honor of being the 1956 Bluejay Princess. The Princess contest was held between the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. The grade that sold the most annuals won the honor for their representative . Kay was elected by the seventh grade to represent them and on the deadline date they held a lead over the sixth and eighth grades to give Kay the honor of the Bluejay Princess. The other princess candidates were Peggy Wyatt, and Karen Bowling. THE CLARK COUNTY CLIPPER 3 School (Zaiettdan. Sept. 5 First day of School 10 18 19 Hutchinson State Fair II 23 F. B. Meade (T) I9-0 13 30 F. B. Fowler (H) 16-7 17 Oct. 7 F. B. Minneola (T) 13-12 18 10 F. B. Ford (T) 2nd Team 21 14 F. B. Bucklin (T) 31-6 23 21 F. B. Greensburg (T) 2I-i8 24 28 Homecoming-Coldwater 26-6 28 Nov. 3 4 Teachers' Meeting Vacation 1 29 11 F. B. Protection (H) 32-14 Mar. 6-10 12 United Nations Dinner 15 Jr. Lyceum Number 5 18 F. B. Ford (H) 13-6 9 22 Junior Play This Being Young” 13 23 Thanksgiving Vacation Dec. 1 Jr. Lyceum Number 20 6 B. B. Jetmore (H) 49-26 12 Football Banquet 23 13 B. B. Cimarron (T) 67-44 15 Y-Teen caroling party 23 16 B. B. Coldwater (H) 65-43 Apr. 5 20 B. B. Protection (H) 47-44 6 23 Christmas Vacation 6 7 25 Merry Christmas) Jan. 3 Back to School 10 5 Every Pupil Scholarship Tests 12 10 B. B. Plains (T) 31-23 14 13 B. B. Protection (T) 59-50 17 18-21 B. B. Grade Tournament at Ford 27 20 B. B. Ford (H) 67-44 May. 5 25 Mrs. Taney, UN Representative 9 (Speaker) 20 27 B. B. Greensburg (H) 49-43 22 30 Lyceum Number 22 3i B. B. Meade (H) 57-43 22 Feb. 3 B. B. Minneola (H) 49-17 B. B. Buklin (H) 43-38 Senior Chili Supper F.F. A. Chili Supper B. B. Fowler (T) 54-40 Y-Teen Food Sale B. B. Cimarron (H) 49-48 Speech Festival at Minneol B. B. Coldwater (H) 65-59 Vocal Music Clinic at Ashland Instrumental Music Clinic District B. B. Tournament at Meade All-league chorus practice Freshman Class Party All-league chorus practice at Greensbur All-league band concert at Ashland District Speech Contest at Dodge City Track Meet at Protection State Tests Lyceum Number District Music Festival at Dodge Cil Senior Talent Show Scholarship Tests Senior Work Day Junior Senior Banquet Senior Play Meet Me At The Prom Band Banquet F.F. A. Banquet Baccalaureate Ceremonies Senior Farewell Program Graduation) 11 School's Outl I GAMES WE WON STEVENSON ABSTRACT - MR. WENDELL McMINIMY —MR. DWIGHT D. KLINGER--MR. WILLIS A. SHATTUCK The AHS school board helps to keep our school well organized and to maintain high scholastic standards. These members spend many hours handling the business affairs of the school and making plans for its growth and operation. Coming from varied professions and businesses, the members meet once a month with Superintendent J. E. Humphreys. Mr. Dwight D. Klinger is the director, Mr. Willis A. Shattuck, the clerk, and Mr. Wendell McMinimy, the treasurer. HtJhjp DON SPOTTS, LUMBER CO. 5 fyacte faculty MISS MARY NAN ARNOLD, B. M. MRS. GWENDOLYN BAKER, 90 hours MRS. PAULINE BAKER, B. S. MRS. INA FLOY GIER, A. B. MRS. VINETTE HUMPHREYS. B. S. Sc ooC faculty MR. DANA ATKINS, B. S. MR. PETE CAMPBELL. M. S. MR. HAROLD CASE, B. S. M.E. A. B. MRS. MADDIE HINKLEY, M. A. MRS. HAZEL PRITCHARD, B. S. MRS. LOU SHEPHERD, A. B. MR. RAY SIMMONS, B. S. MR. GEORGE WALTERS, B. S. 7 ASHLAND LOCKER SYSTEM Ashland High School has given to many the opportunity to develop qualities of citizenship through academic and extra curricular activities and a challenge to accept these responsibilities in a changing world. From AHS much has been gained that neither time nor thief can take. itMtutci (faule, Sc6o 6 Ashland Grade School, where the goals of higher education begin. Among the greatest safeguards of our American way of life are our schools. FISHER'S I.G.A. BUD CALLISON Football I-2-3-4, Lettered I-2-3-4, Basketball I-2-3-4, Boys Chorus I-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Football Captain, Junior Play, Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3, Lettered 3, Class Officer 3, FFA 2-3-4. TED DORSEY Boys Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Concert Band 1-2, Brass Ensemble 2, Boys Octet 3, Boys Quartet 4, Hi-Y I-2-3-4, Cabinet 3-4, FFA 2-3-4, Officer 3, Football 1-2-3-4, lettered 3-4, Basketball 1-2-3, Track 2, Contest Play 3-4, Junior Play, Senior Play, Scholarship letter 1-2, Boys State, All League Chorus 4, Annual Staff 4, Scholarship Team 4, Cum laude JERRY CHALLIS Transferred Junior year Football 4, Basketball 3, Hi-Y 3-4, Track 3. MAXINE PATRICIA FOX Contest Play 3-4, Junior Play, Senior Play, Cheerleader 4, FFA Sweetheart candidate 2, Class Officer 1-2, Twirler 3, Girls Chorus I-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, League Chorus 4, Football Queen Attendant, Annual Staff, Triple Trio 2-4, Speech Contest 2. MILO EUGENE COOK Football I, Basketball 1-3-4, Hi-Y I-2-3-4, FFA 1-2, Senior Play. GAMBLES STORE BILLIE LOU GILLESPIE Y-Teen I-2-3-4, Officer 4, Junior Play, Cheerleader 4, FFA Sweetheart 4, Class Officer 1-4, Girls Chorus 1-2-3, Director of One-Act Play 3, Speech Contest 3, Scholarship letter 1-2-3, Senior Play. TWILLA FAYE MARKLAND Y-Teen 1-2-3-4, Officer 3, Cabinet 4, Color Guard 1-2-3, Scholarship letter 1-2-3-4, Junior Play, Senior Play, One-Act Play 3, Class Officer 4, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, summa cum laude ROGER A. GREENE Football 2-3-4, Lettered 2-3-4, Basketball 4, Lettered 4, Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, Junior Play, Senior Play, Boys Chorus 4, Speech Contest 3, FFA 2-3, Officer 3, FFA Public Speaking Award 3. MERLYN SUE McMINIMY Y-Teen I-2-3-4, Officer 2, Cabinet 3-4, Junior Play, Class Officer 4, Mixed Chorus I-2-3-4, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, Assistant Manager of Contest Play 3, Concert Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 1-2-3-4, Marching Band 1-2-3-4, Annual Staff, Piano Solo 3, Speech Contest 3-4, Latin Play 2, Senior Play, Scholarship letter I-2-3-4, Arion Award, summa cum laude, Senior Scholarship Award PAT JACOBS Boys Chorus I-2-3-4, Mixed Cho rus 3-4, League Chorus 4. FFA 2-3-4, Officer 3. WALLINGFORD ELEVATOR CO, INC. MURIEL MOORE Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Girls Chorus I-2-3-4, Y-Teen 1-2-3-4, Cabinet 4, Girls Triple Trio 4, Band I, All League Chorus 4, Senior Play, Color Guard 2. MARY ELIZABETH ROBBINS Concert Band 1-2-3-4, Lettered 2-3, Marching Band 1-2-3-4, Girls Chorus I-2-3-4. Mixed Chorus 4, Y-Teen I-2-3-4, Cabinet 4, Junior Play, Senior Play, Latin Play 2, Annual Staff, Scholarship letters 1-2-3-4, All-League Band 4, sum-ma cum laude MARY JOLEEN PENDERGAST Class Officer 1-2-4, Girls Chorus I-2-3, Marching Band I, Assistant Director of One-Act Play 3, Junior Play, Girls State, Speech Contest 4, Cheerleader 4, Football Queen, Annual Staff, Senior Play, Scholarship letter 1-2-3-4, Latin Play 2, summa cum laude ROBERT RAY SIMMONS Football 1-2-3-4, Lettered 3-4, Co-Captain 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Lettered 3-4, Hi-Y I-2-3-4, Officer 4, Track 1-2, Senior Play, Junior Play, FFA I-2-3-4, Officer 3, Class Officer 4, Mixed Chorus I-2-3-4, Boys Chorus I-2-3-4, One-Act Play 3, Boys State, Concert Band I-2-3-4, Pep Band 1-2, Marching Band I-2-3-4, Vocal Solo 4, Junior Quartet, Senior Quartet. BARRY RANDALL Football 3, Hi-Y I-2-3-4, Senior Play. Junior Play, FFA 2, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Boys Chorus 1-2-3-4, Band 1-2-3. YVONNE SMITH Y-Teen I-2-3-4, Officer 4, Girls Chorus I-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Junior Play, Senior Play, Marching Band I, Contest Play 4, Annual Staff, Scholarship letter I-2-3-4, summa cum laude FOX GROCERY PHYLLIS DEE SNEED Y-Teen I-2-3-4, Cabinet 4, Junior Play, Senior Play, One-Act Play 3, Mixed Chorus 1-2-4, Girls Chorus I-2-3-4, Football Queen Attendant, Annual Staff, Homemaker of Tomorrow Award 4, cum laude JIM WILSON Hi-Y I-2-4, Wichita High School 3. JACK FORD SWAYZE Football I-2-3-4, Lettered 3-4, Basketball 1-2, Hi-Y I-2-3-4, Officer 4, Track 1-2-3-4, Senior Play, FFA 1-2-3-4, Officer 3, Boys Chorus 1-2, Football Co-Captain, Annual Staff. RICHARD WRIGHT Football I-2-3-4, Basketball 1, Hi-Y I-2-3-4, FFA I, Class Officer 2-4, Annual Staff, Scholarship letter 1-2-3-4, summa cum laude LINDA SUE UNDERWOOD Transfer from Oilton, Oklahoma 4, Annual Editor, Y-Teen, Senior Play, cum laude KENNETH YORK All League Chorus 4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Boys Chorus 2-3-4, FFA 2-3-4, Football 2-3, Lettered 3, Manager 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Lettered 4, Hi-Y I-2-3-4, Junior Play, Senior Play, Marching Band 1 THE FARM BUREAU MUTUAL AND KANSAS FARM LIFE INSURANCE SERVICE SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Richard Wright, Mr. Ray Simmons, Sponsor; Bob Simmons, Joleen Pendergast, Merlyn McMinimy, Billie Lou Gillespie. s, ettt i Bud C. Student Yvonne Smith, TWilla Matkland, Joleen Pendergast, Richard Wright, Mary Robbins, and Merlyn McMinimy These honor students earned scholarship letters each year of their high school career, graduated Summa Cum Laude, and were presented the cup award at the commencement exercises. Merlyn McMinimy also received an award for making 48 scholastic honor points in her senior year. Phyllis Sneed, Ted Dorsey, and Linda Underwood were “Cum Laude” graduates. ( Cad i Pom C is for Callison, a mighty good athlete; When it comes to girls, he’s hard to beat. C is for Challis, the Oklahoma boy; When he’s around everything is filled •with joy. C is for Cook, with the fiery red hair; When it comes to work, he’s always there. D is for Dorsey, our senior traveler who’s been around; When he drives his Ford, it barely touches the ground. F is for Fox, a cute little lass; She’s the singer and actress in our class. G is for Gillespie, everyone’s sweetheart; With her friendly smile, we hate to part. G is for Greene, the hero of our football team; In the Junior and Senior Play, he was really on the beam. J is for Jacobs, it’s horses he’s after; The music from his guitar rings in the rafters. M is for Markland, in shorthand she’s snappy; With her cooking, she’ll make Kenny happy. M is for McMinimy, in studies she’s smart; In Y-Teen, she’s certainly done her part. M is for Moore, housework she does well; In Girls' Triple Trio, she was swell. V f ?S6 P is for Pendergast, cheerleader and queen; To be a good nurse is her big dream. R is for Randall, a good-natured boy; On the dance floor, he’s certainly a joy. R is for Robbins, she has talent galore; Soon her name will be known the world ’oer. S is for Simmons, a real ladies’ man; If anyone can catch him, Phyllis sure can. S is for Smith, she’s the girl of Ted’s dreams; When she takes dictation, she is really on the beam. S is for Sneed, the homemaker of tomorrow; In her future as teacher, she’ll never know sorrow. S is for Swayze, he’s not very tall; But when it comes to judo, he’s really on the ball. U is for Underwood, the girl that can bop; When it comes to drawing, she’s at the top. W is for Wilson, a friend to all; We know he’ll be missed in the A.H.S. Hall. W is for Wright, a very studious gent; While handling our money, he hasn’t embezzled a cent. Y is for York, our photographic ace; You’d better watch him, or he’ll snap your face. After years of association with each and every friend We hope that all may come to a good end. ASHLAND COOPERATIVE EXCHANGE IRENE'S BEAUTY SHOP ycmtanA Jim Baker, Ann Bowling, Everett Bray, Annette Dakin, Juanita Dalton Violet Dickey, Patty Dorsey, David Dunn, Neil Folks, Lennie George Tom McMahon, Keith Moorman Reta Ranabargar, Henry Santee, Kent Sawyers, Jonny Sawyers, Joan Shuman Oliver Shupe, Charles Swayze, Mary Theander, Joe Urban, Kenneth Wise FREEMAN IMPLEMENT JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Charles Swayze, Mr. Atkins, Sponsor; Ann Bowling, Oliver Shupe, Mary Theander, Kent Sawyers Richard Greene. WESNER furniture store sophomores James Allen, Frantz Betschart, Curtis Brown, Heath Callison, Darlene Clawson Don Crosby, Virginia Cunningham, Gary Fisher, Vera Fox, Kenneth Glaze Nina Harvey, Gary Haydock, David Heath, Frank Hurd, Martha Jacobs Burton Moore, Marie Murphy, Sherryl Osborn, Jack Patrick, Virginia Preisner Duane Rankin, Mary Cecilia Salyer, Theron Salyer, Myrna Seidel, Carole Stranghorner Sue Ellen Thomas, Gary Underwood, Patricia Vannaman, Ivan Williams, Kathryn York NOT PICTURED: Pricilla McAllister CLARK CO. ABSTRACT, LOAN, AND INVESTMENT CO. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Corbett, Sponsor; Duane Rankin, Frank Hurd, Jack Patrick, Burton Moore. f VC Arthur Breit, Franklin Brooks, Robert Cook, Ray Cunningham Beth Greene, Charles Harkness, Larry Haydock, Daryl Henderson Doris Herman, Martha Hurd, Karen Klinger, Everett Lacer Sue Lake, Georgann Lynch, Milton McMinimy, Howard Messer Joan Messer, Donnie Pendergast, Kay Preisner, Warren Randall Helen Reed, Sue Ann Rist, C. W. Robinson, Linda Smith WILLARD CHEVROLET CO. 21 ‘pieaAjttea VoiA FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Martha Hurd, George Ann Lynch, JoAnn Messer, Mr. Campbell, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Karen Klinger, Howard Messer, Don Pendergast, Warren Randall STROUSE JEWELRY ; £i LEFT TO RIGHT: Milo Cook, Ted Dorsey, Barry Randall, Billie Gillespie, Phyllis Sneed, Kenny York, Linda Underwood, Mary Robbins, Twilla Markland, Jack Swayze, Joleen Pendergast, Maxine Fox, Merlyn McMinimy, Roger Greene, Muriel Moore, Yvonne Smith, Bob Simmons Senear DICKEY'S GREENHOUSE JENKINS PLUMBING 23 Ti r £- On April 27, the Seniors presented their play, Meet Me At The Prom under the direction of Mrs. Pritchard. The setting was the back room of Mom Madigan’s (Linda Underwood) Malt Shop, which was the meeting place for seniors of Central High. Two great events were taking place, the Thanksgiving Prom and a football game with their rival. Western High. This was the story of Lucy Trainor (Joleen Pendergast), who worked after school at Mom's and of her romance with Cal Henry (Jack Swayze), who was new in school. It was the story of Sheila Rollins (Yvonne Smith) and Julie Cartwright (Merlyn McMinimy), who were rivals in the election of Queen of the Prom, and their campaign managers, Winnie Clark (Muriel Moore) and Elsie Hacker (Maxine Fox). Two other girls who added much to the play were Gert Anderson (Phyllis Sneed) and Ada Short (Billie Gillespie). The football captain, Bing Wilson (Bob Simmons), the young man with an appetite. Pudge Burnett (Barry Randall), and the wit, Monk Stacy (Kenny York) all did their part in making it a success. Other personalities that were very well portrayed were Elwood Simpson (Ted Dorsey); Lucy's mother, Mrs. Trainor (Twilla Markland); the college man, Don Leonard (Roger Greene), and the high school principal. Miss Fanshaw (Mary Robbins). Milo Cook played the part of a freshman and was the prompter. LEFT TO RIGHT: Ann Bowling. Mary Theander, Jon Sawyers. Annette Dakin, Kent Sawyers, Violet Dickey, Reta Ranabarger, Juanita Dalton, Patty Dorsey, Charles Swayze, Lennie George, Mike Mawhirter fyutti i 'Ptacf On November 23, This Being Young was presented by the Junior Class under the direction of Miss Evelyn Crouch. This 3-act comedy was the story of Pam Powers (Annette Dakin) and her pal Marge (Reta Ranabarger), who were both infatuated over the movies. Pam and Marge, in their desire to go to Hollywood, tried to further the romance of their Aunt Phoebe (Mary Theander), who wrote detective stories, and Miguel Alvarado (Jon Sawyers), who was an actor with a Hollywood contract. They completely disregarded the fact that she was in love with the young doctor. Doug Kirkland (Kent Sawyers), but all their maneuvering blew up and all ended happily. It was also the story of Pam's sister, Edwina (Ann Bowling), who was so afraid love would pass her by, she surrounded herself with males. Their father, Edwin Powers (Mike Mawhirter), the maid, Pislam (Juanita Dalton), and Nurse Vanniger (Violet Dickey) did a fine job portraying their characters. Sylvia Ashton (Patty Dorsey), and Edwina's boyfriends, Dexter Carlton (Lennie George) and Jock Marriner (Charles Swayze) also did their share in making the play a success. After the fine performance that evening Mrs. Dakin entertained the play cast with refreshments. McDonald furniture CHARLES VARIETY STORE 24 HI-Y OFFICERS: Kent Sawyers, Mr. Simmons, Sponsor; Ivan Williams, Jack Swayze, Bob Simmons, Ted Dorsey The purpose of the Y-Teen is to build a fellowship of women and girls, devoted to the task of realizing in our common lives, those ideals of personal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. The programs in our Y-Teen meetings are based on the problems of teen-age girls. Most of these problems come under the six emphasis: work, health, problems of social concern, personal problems, religion, and art. Some of the activities in Y-Teen for this year were: The Mother and Daughter Tea in the Spring, The All-School Picnic in the Fall, and we also took part in the United Nation's Dinner in November. D L DEPARTMENT STORE 'Zi-'ty The Hi-Y is a Christian program carried on in high schools throughout the country. It is essentially a self-determining and self-governing organization of school leaders. It represents a movement of Y, M. C. A,, which consists of high school youth with a Christian purpose at work. The purpose of the Hi-Y is to create and maintain a high standard of Christian character, clean speech, sports, scholarship, and living. Students and Faculty enjoy Y-Teen concession stand Y-TEEN OFFICERS, FIRST ROW: Annette Dakin, Janice Leslie. SECOND ROW: Muriel Moore, Mary Theander, Twilla Markland. THIRD ROW: Yvonne Smith, Merlyn McMinimy, Phyllis Sneed. FOURTH ROW: Mary Robbins, Mrs. Shepherd, Sponsor; Billie Lou Gillespie BOYS' CHORUS TRIPLE TRIO GIRLS' CHORUS Defcaitmetit Ashland's Matching and Concert Bands were honored at a banquet given by the Band Boosters on May io. Merlyn McMinimy received the Arion Award as the outstanding Senior bandsman. The high school band members receiving letters at the banquet were Nina Harvey, Annette Dakin, Pat Vannaman, Violet Dickey, and Ann Bowling. The grade school band members receiving letters were Judy Simmons, Nadine Larrick, Melba Larrick, Harold Bray, Sally Ray, Rachel York, Linda Overton, Marilyn Berryman, Don Vannaman, Janice Salyer, Jon Matthews, and Karen Bowling. Nina Harvey, saxophone, Mary Salyer, piano, and the Clarinet Quartet received I ratings at the District Festival. The Clarinet Quartet received a I rating at the State Festival at Hays. The band received a II at the District Festival. Ashland's Music Department, under the direction of Mr. Don Corbett, entertained school and community groups and competed in district and state festivals during the school year. The Mixed Chorus presented a Christmas Broadcast in Dodge City and performed in the Spring Concert on May 15 together with the grade school and high school bands and other vocal groups and ensembles. The Mixed Chorus, Girls Glee Club, Boys Glee Club, Girls Triple Trio, and soloist Darlene Clawson received I ratings at the District Festival at Dodge City. The Girls Triple Trio received a I rating at the State Festival at Hays. The Ashland FFA Chapter and Sweetheart, Billie Gillespie 'pcitceie 'pa'inteit America The Ashland Future Farmers of America had a year of varied activities, which included a shop contest at Lakin, in which they placed 6th; a district crop judging school at Meade; Hays feeders day; a leadership school for officers at Dodge; the State Fair at Hutchinson, a pest-control contest; parents night; their annual chili supper; and livestock judging schools at Goodwell, Ashland, Coldwater and Jetmore. On May 8, the FFA Banquet, the last big event of the year, was held in the high school auditorium for all FFA boys and their parents. OFFICERS 1955-56 President.......................................Burton Moore Vice-President..............................Frank Hurd Secretary.................................Duane Rankin Treasurer.........................................Gary Underwood Reporter..................................Curtis Brown Sentinel.........................................Henry Santee Advisor...............................Charles Campbell CLARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION October 28, 1955 Queen: JOLEEN PENDERGAST Attendants: MAXINE FOX PHYLLIS SNEED Honorary Captain; BUD CALLISON Honorary Co-Captains: BOB SIMMONS JACK SWAYZE crown nearer; LARRY HAYDOCK FLOWER BEARERS: C. W. ROBSON DONA I.n PFMnFpr:a Jack Patrick TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Don Pendetgast, Milton McMinimy, Theton Sayler, Arthur Briet, David Heath, Mike Mawhirter, Frantz Betschart, Larry Haydock, C. W. Robson. MIDDLE ROW: Curtis Brown, Richard Greene, Warren Randall, Duane Rankin, Ted Dorsey, Keith Moorman, Jerry Challis, Butch Callison, Ray Cunningham, Richard Wright, Tom McMahon, Neil Folks, Gary Fisher, Ivan Williams, Jim Baker. BOTTOM ROW: Kent Sawyer, Joe Urban, Jackie Patrick, Charles Swayze, Jack Swayze, Bob Simmons, Lennie George, Oliver Shupe, Roger Greene, Don Crosby, Bud Callison. Coach Atkins LINE: Jackie Patrick, Charles Swayze, Jack Swayze, Bob Simmons, Lennie George, Oliver Shupe, Roger Greene. BACKFIELD: Don Crosby (QB), Kent Sawyers, Bud Callison, Joe Urban. Urban on an end run Sawyer on end sweep after Callison throws key block J. Swayze moving in for tackle Richard Greene SEASON RECORD Ashland 0 Meade 19 Ashland 7 Fowler 16 Ashland 12 Minneola 13 Ashland 31 Bucklin 6 Ashland 21 Greensburg 18 Ashland 6 Coldwater 26 ■ A Ashland 32 Protection 14 Ashland Ford Oliver Shupe Neil Folks Bob Simmons 13 6 ROBERTS FRESH FOODS Ivan Williams Charles Swayze Kent Sawyers I Bud Callison ck Patrick, rward Don Crosby, Guard i- . ifr 1 Mr. Reitz Assistant Coach FRONT ROW; Bob Simmons, Bud Callison, Don Crosby, Ivan Williams, Kent Sawyers, Milo Cook. SECOND ROW; Mr. Atkins, Burton Moore, Roger Greene, Kenneth York, Jack Patrick, Joe Urban, Larry Haydock. THIRD ROW: Jon Sawyers, Keith Moorman, Warren Randall, Oliver Shupe, Jim Baker, James Allen, Don Pendergast. Burton Moore, Forward Bud Callison, Forward Roger Greene, Guard Kenneth York, Center Bob Simmons, Center M-4 Oliver Shupe, Center Joe Urban, Guard Warren Randall, Forward Milo Cook, Guard Cheerleaders ASHCRAFT DRUG CO. Grade School FRONT ROW: Leon Smith, Harold Bray, Johnny Swanson, Barry Hoofer, 8th grade, Cheerleaders Steven Priesner, Robert McNickle, Ray Folks. SECOND outjumping his opponent. ROW: Keith Randall, Bob Osborn, Barry Hoofer, Phil Enegren, Max Waugh, Jimmy Miles, Mr. Shepherd. n i ft nJ v SEASON RECORD Ashland 26 Jetmore 49 Ashland 44 Cimarron 67 Ashland 43 Coldwater 65 Ashland 47 Protection 44 Ashland 44 Minneola 73 Ashland 23 Plains 31 Ashland 50 Protection 59 Ashland 44 F ord 67 Ashland 49 Greensburg 43 Ashland 43 Meade 57 Ashland 17 Minneola 49 Ashland 43 Bucklin 38 Ashland 40 F owler 54 Ashland 49 Cimarron 48 Ashland 59 Coldwater 65 Ashland 43 Meade 58 One of Bob's high jumps at center. Talking it over Ivan drops one in GRIMES HOMEGAS BLUEJAY TRACKSTERS OF 1956 RITZ THEATRE tytacte Richard Aldridge, Jerry Baker, Karen Bowling, Harold Bray, Cathy Brown Linda Chambers, Edna Cook, Shirley Densmore, Phil Enegren, Ray Folks Lulabelle Harkness, Barry Hoofer, Janice Jipp, Nadine Larrick, Jimmy Lutz Jerry McFarland, Ann McPhail, Jimmy Miles, Bob Osborn, Keith Randall Louise Vandeveer, Max Waugh, David Webb, Jimmy Wyatt NOT PICTURED: Anna Patterson, Billy Vickers CROSBY OIL CO. Gerold Schweitzer, Leon Smith, Marilyn Stegman, Gary Strouse, John Swanson 7t ( uuCc Sue Aldridge, Metilyn Berryman, Ruth Ann Betschart, Spencer Closson, Sydne Dorsey, Basil Dunn Mike Foote, Linda Glaze, Cessna Glen, Margaret Greene, Jim Harper, Diane Henderson George Herman, Kay Hurd, Ladd Hurd, Melba Larrick, Marion Matkland, Jon Matthews Barbara McKinley, Robert McNickle, Hilda Messer, Betty O'Bleness, Linda Overton, Stephen Preisner Darrell Rankin, Karen Rankin, Sally Ray, Vivian Rist, Warren Ritter, Janice Salyer Judy Simmons, Suzann Swayze, Philip Trease, Don Vannaman, Duane Waugh, Rachel York 6t tfaute Gary Aldridge, Dorothy Ball, Terri Becker, Anne Berryman, Susan Broadie, Pat Callison Mary Lucille Ehret, David George, Scott Glen, Freda Goff, Karen Gray, Tom Gribble Rita Harkness, Newton Hinson, Rose Mary Howard, Helen Miles, Aimee Moore Bill Moore, Willis O'Bleness, Richard Randall, Carolyn Rankin, Ruth Ann Sneed Barbara Strouse, Glenda Wimmer, Dottie Wilson, Peggy Wyatt, George Vandeveer NOT PICTURED: Andy Thompson, Roberta Forbes, Joyce Gardner, Alfred Patterson, Alice Thompson FELLERS MOTOR CO. 5t tyuule Martha Anderson, Bob Daily, John Ehret, Janet Gray, Jim Gribble Dixie Griffith, Judith Harden, Eugene Harkness, Jerry Harkness, Tom Herman, Margaret Hulstine tyuicU Diane Klinger, Marjorie Lacer, Ronnie Lunsford, Ned Mawhirter, Darlene McAllister, Sharon McKinley Jolene McPhail, Sam Mosshart, Larry O’Bleness, Frances Reynolds, Howard Ritter, Jerry Shuman Dorothy Smith, Kaye Smith, Jonathan Swayze, Donald Webb, Robert Weikal, Robert York Carol Sue Allison, Patsy Baker, Tommy Berryman, Tommy Betschart, Jane Beydler, Allen Broadie Sammy Brown, Stewart Callison, Mary Marie Dodson, Robert Dorsey, Carolyn Sue German, Judy Glaze Clyde Goff, Shirley Gribble, Dennis Herman, Martha Hulstine, Martin Johnson, Janice Larrick Norma Messer, Rita Moore, Harold Osborn, Losson Pike, Susan Rankin, Marilyn Ray Cherry Reed, Sharon Rist, Ina Mae Santee, Sue Ann Schweitzer, Sue Smith, Phillip Sneed Eric Strodtman, Randy Trease, Margo Vallentine, Karen Waugh, Dee Wibright, Virginia Ann Wyatt NOT PICTURED: Peggy Daniels, Milton Forbes, Lewis Fry, Christine Ganzow, Linda Spurgeon SMEE MOTOR CO. 3%cC tyiacte Charles Allen, Ruth Anderson, Vivian Baker, Linda Barricklow, Ronnie Becker, Randy Betschart, Feryl Butler Dan Closson, Don Cook, Duane German, Marca Giles, Jimmie Good, Susan Hafner Christopher Hanes, Beverly Hardesty, Sandra Harper, Mark Holland, Timmie Hughs, Joelene Jipp Jennison Klinger, Ethel Lake, Glenda Markland, Reba Messer, Virginia McPhail, V. C. McPhail. Charles Mosshart, Peggy Pentz, Janet Pike, Allen Rankin, Robert Redger, Rennie Reynolds Sharon Sawyers, Glenda Sue Steinburg, Arlen Theander, Jerry Weikal, Connie Wibright, Georgeanne Wilson NOT PICTURED: Donnie Fry, Phillip Norman 2 net tyi etc Paula Kay Allison, Bussy Becker, Janette Bell, Glenda Booth, Bill Broadie, Sue Buhler Donnie Harden, Mary Herman, Karen Humphreys, Sharon Larrick, Donnie Lunsford, DeAnne McIntyre Kathy Markland, Monica McMillion, John Moore, John Osborne, James Penninsten Kirby Pike, Louise Redger, Sue Robinson, Jimmy Sawyer, Merilyn Seacat. Billy Seidel, Teddy Smith, Rhen Strodman, Ricky Trease, Leland Vandeveer Lonnie Waddell, Melvin Watson, Jane York, Billy Wilson, Keith Waugh. NOT PICTURED: Cynthia Norman, Del Roy Spurgeon 38 MATTHEWS AGENCY OA (j YEARBOOKS COVFft BY MYERS