Ashland High School - Bluejay Yearbook (Ashland, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1968 volume:

. MM Foreword Tlie objective of a yearbook is to create for the school patroJfs a record of the events and activities of the past year. In editing the Bluejay Annual of 1968, the yearbook staff sincerely hopes that is has accomplished this ideal. Staff members have attempted to give coverage to all events of the school, ranging from the major sports of football and basketball to the speech and musical contests which have contributed to the success of the school year. The staff hopes that this yearbook affords the reader a glow of remembrance with perhaps a surge of nostalgia regarding the school year of 1967-68. ANNUAL STAFF, 1967-68 Superintendent And Board Of Education A Message From Mr. Kugler A High School education is composed of many facets. Each edition of the BLUEJAY depicts in words and picture, these facets. This year, as in the past, special emphasis is placed upon measurable personal attributes of leadership, scholarship, sportsmanship, and personality development. Certainly you underclassmen and Seniors alike, whose efforts to achieve in these laudable endeavors herein faithfully chronicled, are to be congratulated upon your successes. But there are other benefits to be derived from twelve years of public education which are as important to the development of the truly educated person as those facets already referred to, but which are not as readily measured. I refer to those natural virtues of prudence, fortitude, temperance and justice, without which any graduate is simply an educated automation. Those of you who have achieved success in the measurable personal attributes because of the faithfulness of your teachers, owe a personal debt of gratitude to these dedicated professionals. But to those of you who have gained even more than this from association with your teachers these past twelve years-those of you who will discover that engrained within your inner-most being are the natural virtues, you will have achieved the ultimate goal--you will have won the victory of a well adjusted, happy life--you are most deeply indebted to your teachers. Board of Education, L. TOR.: Mrs. Phyllis S. Shattuck, Vice Pres., Mr. Arthur Ganson, Mr. Henry C. Gardiner, President, Mr. Warren Harrington, Mr. Olis G. Goodnight, Jr. , and Dr. M. C. Rankin. 2 Principals And Counselor A Message From Mr. Chandler In this world of transition and change may you—the Seniors and underclassmen of Ashland High continue to meet the many new challenges before you. Always keep your goals high and strive to make this world a better place to live. May you possess courage, gain knowledge, and discover wisdom. Congratulations Seniors '68. Mr. Chandler MR. KEITH CHANDLER B.S. SM. S. , Fort Hays State MR. KENNETH SWANSON Counselor, Math; B. A. M. S., Fort Hays State. MR. ARTHUR HOCH Grade School Principal; B. S., McPherson; M. S., K. S. T. C. , Emporia. 3 GANSON'S ROBERTS FRESH FOODS High School Faculty Secretaries MR. HAROLD BARB Commerce; B. A., College of Emporia. MRS. IMOGENE BRANCH English Speech; B. A. , Northwestern State Teachers College, Alva. MRS. MARY COX Home Economics; B. S., M. Ed. , North Texas University, Denton. MR. JOHN DeMINT Mathematics Physics; B. S., Northwestern State Teachers College, Alva; M. S. , Emporia State Teachers College. MR. TOM GILMORE Biology Health; B. A., College of Emporia. MR. LARRY HARVEY Industrial Arts; B. S. , Fort Hays State College, Hays. MR. JERRY HEADRICK Social Science; B. A. , Northwestern State College, Alva. MR. LELAND HILL English Journalism; B. A. , Fort Hays State College, Hays. MRS. MAXINE HULSTINE Treasurer of the Board Secretary to Mr. Kugler Would You Believe I 4 MRS. BETTY RANKIN Secretary want to be a Teacher when I grow up?? MR. DONLANTZ Coach, P. E. ; B. S. , Fort Hays State College, M. S. , Colorado State, Greeley. MISS IRAS LEE English, Foreign Languages; B. A. , College of Emporia, M. S., Emporia State Teachers College. MR. RALFE TAYLOR Science: B. A., College of Emporia. MISS JANE SHREVE American History; B. A. , Northwestern State Teachers College, Alva. MR. MYRLE RICH Vocal and Instrumental Music, B. M. E. , Ottawa University. 5 “Many Faces” ROSE FORD KAREN HOCK Special Reading Asst. Librarian Cooks, L. TO R.: N. Thelien, H. Theander, Janitors, L. TO R.: Wilbur, Otis. E. Cox, R. Smith. PHYLLIS FELLERS Grade Librarian LOIS ANDERSON Teachers Aide SALLY McQUADE Teachers Aide That was a facetious gesture. Mr. Larry Harvey-Sponsor RONALDiSEACAT’ President: Band 1-2-3-4; Boys’ Chorus 2-3-4; Mixed Chords 2-3-4; Hi-Y 1-2-3-4; Stuco Representative 3-4; Jr. G Sr. Play: Football 1-2-3-4, Lettered 3-4; Basket!all 1-2-3-4; Track 2; Home-coming Co-Captain; State Scholarship Team 1; Scholarship Letter 1-2-4; Cum Laude. KAREN B qpa® Vice President Band 1-2-3-4; Saxi uartet 2; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4; Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Y-Teen Lettered 1-2-3-4; Pep Club Lettered 1-2- 3 4, President 4, Vice-President 3; Class Vice President 1, Treasurer 2; Clipperette 3-4; Tennis 2-3. IT'S FUN TO EAT OUT at 160 CAFE ASHLAND. KANSAS WE CATERER TO SPECIAL PARTIES AND DINNERS CALL ME 5—9944 fOR RESERVATIONS JOANNE PR EISNER Secretary Band 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus 1-2 3-4; Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Jr. GSr. Play; Christmas Program; Y-Teen Lettered 1- 2- 3-4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4, lettered 2- 3- 4; Chairman 4, Secretary 3; Tennis 2-3; Annual Staff; Miss Pep Attendant 2; Homecoming Attendant; Scholarship Letter 1-2-4; Cum Laude. JACK HARDESTY AERIAL SPRAYING CO. SPRAYING. FERTILIZING. AND AIR TAXI ME 5—2564 ASHLAND. KANSAS MARY ANN URBAN Treasurer Mixed Chorus 3; Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Jr. Play; Y-Teen Lettered 1-2-3-4, Treasurer 2, Chairman 2-3-4; Pep Club 1-2-3, Lettered 2; Stuco Sec. -Treas. 3; Class Vice President 2; Christmas Program; Annual Staff; Clipperette 3; State Scholarship Team 1-2-3-4; Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4; Summa Cum Laude; Teachers' Scholarship; J. E. Humphreys Scholarship; Sr. Scholarship Hone?. m ILLlAM BAKER Stuco President Jr. G Sr. Play; Speech 2-3-4; Debate 2; Stuco Representative 1; Football 1-2-3; Basketball 1-2; Truck 1; Hi-Y 1-2-3; State Scholarship Team 1-2-3-4; Scholarship Letter 3-4; V. F.W. Scholarship; Cum Laude. MARTHA BAKER Stuco Vice President Band 1-2-3, Solo 1; Mixed Chorus 1-2-4; Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Girls Ensemble 1-4; Y-Teen Lettered 1-2-3-4; Pep Club Lettered 1-2-3-4, Chairman 4; Cheerleader 3; Stuco Representative 1; Jr. Sr. Play; Class President 3; Clipperette 4; Annual Staff; Tennis 2 ,3; Homecoming Queen; State Scholarship Team 1-2-3; Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4; Summa Cum Laude; Sr. Scholar-si iip Honor. CAROLYN PETZ Stuco Representative Girls' Chorus 1-2; Jr , GSr. Play; Y-Teen Lettered 1-2-3-4, Chairman 2; Pep Club 1; Class Secretary 3; Speech 2-3-4; Annual Staff; Clipperette 4; State Scholarship Team 2 3-4; scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4; Summa Cum Laude; Dr. Bueket Scholarship. MIKE KELLEY Stuco Representative Transfered 3; Mixed Chorus 1-2; Boys' Chorus 1-2; Football 2; Basketball 1-2- 3-4, Lettered 3-4; Track 1-2-3, Lettered 3; Hi-Y 3. ASHLAND OIL COMPANY DR. PEPPER 7—UP NOLD INC. PEPSI NESBITT KENNETH ALLISON Band 1-2 3-4, Lettered 1, Solo 1; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4; Boys' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Boys' Ensemble 1; Mixed Ensemble 1; Hi-Y 1.2, 3, 4; Jr. Sr. Play; Football 3-4. Lettered 4; Basketball 1-2-3. DIANNA BUTLER Band 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4; Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Y-Teen 1-2-3-4; Pep Club 3-4, Treasurer 4, Chairman 4; Class Treasurer 1; Jr. G Sr. Pla){; Scholarship Letter 1-2-4; Cum Laude. PAT COLE Class Secretary 1; Jr. G Sr. Play; Debate 3; Tennis 3; Clipperette 3-4; State Scholarship Team 4; Scholarship Letter 4; Cum Laude; P. G. Abell Scholarship. JERRY GARTEN Jr. G Sr. Play; Hi-Y 1-2-3-4; Football 1; Basketball 1-2-3-4, Lettered 2-3-4; Track 2-3, Lettered 3. MARY JANE GIBSON Jr. Play; Y-Teen Lettered 1-2-3-4; Christmas Program; Scholarship Letter 2-4; Cum Laude. SOL'S STANDARD SERVICE TIRES-BATTERIES-ACCESSORIES COMPLETE SERVICE FOR VOUR CAR JACKIE HARDEN Band 3, Solo 3; Mixed Chorus 1-3-4; Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Girls Ensemble 4; Stuco Representative 1-4; Speech 3-4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Y-Tcen, Lettered 1-2-3-4; Jr. G Sr. Play; Annual Staff; Clipperette 3-4; State-Scholarship Team 3-4; Scholarship Letter 4; Cum Laude. CLARK COUNTY FARM BUREAU FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INS. WALLACE C. BRISTOL GENERAL AGENT RODNEY HARDESTY Band Lettered 1-2-3-4; Solo 1-2-3-4; Brass Sextet 3-4; Trumpet Trio 4; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4; Boys' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Mixed Ensemble 1-2-3-4; Boys’ Ensemble 1-2-3-4; Music Letter 4; Football 1; Basketball 1-2; Track 1-2; Tennis 2; Golf 3-4; Jr. GSr. Play; Class Pres. 1; Hi-Y 1-2; Boys State; Speech 2-3-4; Clipperette 3-4; Annual Staff; State Scholarship Team 1-2-3-4; Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4; John PhUip Sousa Award; Summa Cum Laude. LETITLA HULSTENE Girls' Chorus 1-2; Y-Teen 1-2-3-4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4. DAIRY BAR NOBLE AND RUBV PATRICIA HULSTINE Girls' Chorus 1,-2; Y-Teen 1-2-3-4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Clipperette 3. LAUREL KLINGER Band 1-2-3-4; Sax Quartet 3-4; Sax Sextet 3-4; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Mixed Ensemble 1-2-3-4; Girls' Ensemble 1-2-3-4; Solo 2-3-4; Music Letter 4; Y-Teen Lettered 1-2-3-4; Pep Club Lettered 1-2-3-4; Cheerleader 1-2-3; Stuco Representative 1-2; Jr. GSr. Play; Girls' State; Debate 2; Speech 2-3-4; Clipperette 3; Annual Staff; State Scholarship Team 1-2-3-4; Scholarship 1-2-3-4; Summa Cum Laude; Sr. Scholarship Honor; Masonic Scholarship; P. G. Abell Scholarship. DICKEY'S GREENHOUSE DIANNA HOFFMAN Band 1-2-3-4; Lettered 1-2; Clarinet Choir 4; Solo 1-2-3; Mixed Chorus 1-2: Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Y-Teen 1-2-3; Pep Club 2-3-4; Sr. Play. DEBI KRIER Band 1-2-3-4 Lettered 1-2-4, Clarinet Choir 4; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4, Music Letter 4; Y-Teen 1-2-3-4 Lettered 2-3-4, Vice President 4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4 Lettered 4, Chairman 4; Class Treasurer 3; Jr. GSr. Play; Speech 3-4; Homecoming Attendant; Annual Staff; Cliperette 3-4; Christmas Program; State Scholarship Team 4; Scholarship Letter 4; Cum Laude. BRUCE McPHAIL Hi-Y 1-2-3-4; Basketball 2. DON MARIS' TRENCHING SERVICE KAREN LARRICK Girls’ Chorus l-2-4 Y-Teen 1-2-3-4; |Pep Club 2-3-4; Jr. Play. MIKE LYNCH Band 1-2-3-4 Lettered 2-4, Solo 1-2, Brass Ensemble 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4. Boys’ Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Ensemble 3-4, Boys’ Ensemble 3-4, Music Letter 4; Hi-Y 1-2-3-4; Track 1; Golf Lettered 2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4 Lettered 2-3-4; Football Lettered 1-2-3-4; Stuco Representative 1; Sr. Play; Homecoming Co-Captain. CHERYL McCARTY Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Y-Teen Lettered 1-2-3-4, Pres. 4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Secretary 4; Jr. Play; Miss Pep Attendant 1; Christmas Program; Clipperette Staff 3; Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4; State Scholarship Team 1-2-3-4; Summa Cum L.aude; D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award. VANNAMAN HARDWARE YOUR ADMIRAL. HOTPOINT AND CULLIGAN DEALER DON KAREN. KEVIN . AND KELLY CHUCK McPHAIL Hi-Y 1-2-3-4, President 4; Jr. Sr. Play; Class Pres. 2; Football 1-3-4 Lettered 3-4; Christmas Program . Homecoming Captain. DAVID McPHAIL Hi-Y 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2; Football 1-3; Class Vice Pres. 3; Christmas Program. PAULA WYMER Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Y-Teen 1-2-3- 4; Pep Club 1-2-3; Jr. Play; Scholarship Letter 3-4; Cum Laude. STEVE STEPHENS Band 1-3; Mixed Chorus 3-4, Boys' Chorus 3-4; Football 1-2-3-4 Lettered 4; Track 3; Golf Lettered 2; Hi-Y 1-2- 3-4; Jr. Sr. Play. DORIS MALT Mixed Chorus 1-2-3. Girls' Chorus 1-2-3; Y-Teen 3-4; Jr., Play; Basketball Lettered 1; State Scholarship Team 1. TOM MISHLER Band 2-3-4, Brass Sextet 3; Boys' Chorus 3-4; Football 1-2-3; Basketball 1; Track 1; Hi-Y 1-2-3-4; Jr. GSr. Play; Christmas Program. BLISS GAMBLE THE FRIENDLY STORE SCOTT SHATTUCK Band 1-2-3-4 Lettered 1-4, Solo 1-2, Woodwind Quintet 1-2-3; Percussion Ensemble 1-2-3-4;. Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Boys' Chorus 1-2-3-4, Mixed Ensemble 1-2-3-4, Boys' Ensemble 1-2-3-4, Music Letter 4; Hi-Y 1-2-3-4; Jr. Sr. Play; Class Vice Pres. 1; Football 1-2-3-4 Lettered 2-3-4; Golf Lettered 2-3-4; Debate 1; Christmas Program; Boys' State; Annual Staff; State Scholarship Team 1-2-3-4; Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4; Outstanding Vocal Award; Summa Cum Laude. SHERELYN SHELIT Mixed Chorus 2-3, Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Y-Teen 1-2-3-4; Pep Club 1-2- 3-4; Jr. Sr. Play; Annual Staff. DAIRY PLAZA RICHARD AND E LVA CARTER Senior Play— Finders Creepers A Mystery Comedy In Three Acts CAST OF CHARACTERS Wilbur Maxwell Hercules Nelson Celeste Nelson Nina Quigley Frankie Aunt Maty Uncle Bob Granny Mr. Quigley Dr. Brown Madeline Harry Schuster Daphne Claude= Henry Bill Baker Scott Shattuck Jackie Harden Diana Hoffman Sherelyn Shelit Carolyn Petz Kenny Allison Martha Baker Mike Lynch Steve Stephens Laurel Klinger Chuck McPhail Dianna Butler Jerry Garten David McPhail PRODUCTION STAFF Student Director Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Lighting Director Assistant Lighting Director Costuming and Make-up Director Pat Cole Tom Mishler Rod Hardesty Ron Seacat David McPhail Joanne Preisner Debi Krier Thomas Kugler FRANK REED WELDING AL'S SERVICE AND HARDWARE Senior Candids Senior Sneak Day Five Stooges ! ! ! Real Live COWBOYS??? GROOVY??!! Where's the ticket station?? What Money in What wishing well??? I'd walk a MILE for a Roi-tan. Just once in the morning and your breath feels fresher for hours! ! SOUTHERN COMFORT?? Can't take the country out of Roi-tan. .. Diet tomorrow! ! Hey, look at Mr. Harvey. Polly want a cracker? You got what, Allison? ASHLAND SALES CO., INC. DON SPOTTS LUMBER COMPANY Perry Arnold Terry Arnold Debbie Amspiger Jane Bell Ken Betschart James Carter Ben Dome Darren Graff Ruth Harden Sandy Haydock Randall Hennigh Bob Jones Tijuana Kidd Cathy Love Karen Lunsford Barbara Mayes Kathleen Mishler David Osborn Greg Pike Deidra Rankin Barbara Stegman Teri Swanson Jolyne Washburn Ron Watson Ronald Work 18 Candids’’ Work! No I just attract attention. Peas, porridge hot, Peas, porridge cold, Peas, porridge in the pot Nine days old. That will be an unexcused absence. MEN AND BOYS CLOTHIER N. W. BRANSOM-OWNER MR. MARION C. NELSON MGR. 19 MARY’S BEAUTY SHOP Tahitian Holiday The air was thick with romance, The moon was big and bright, The music was full of madness, Which captured the spell of the night. The dance was delightful. And the hours did slip by, This memory of our Tahitian Holiday Will never, never die. UNDERCLASSMEN Gordon Jones-Pres. Mary Jo Krier-V. Pres. Carol Jane Urban-Sec. GTreas. Brenda Boyd-Stuco Jim McNickle-Stuco COVERDALE BODY SHOP COMPLETE AUTO REBUILDING REFINISHING AND GLASS WORK Gary Allison Kris Baker Janice Bisel Roy Bliss Cathy Blue Rex Butler Janet Dodge Jan Ganson Jean Ganson Karen Garten R. V. Harden Margie Holiday L.W. Holler Eugene Hulstine John Humphreys Bill Kidd David McIntyre Keith McPhail Mary Mishler Artie Mulch Jim Mull Linda Mullendore Teddi Nester Jo Ann Osborn ; jnj q Charles Pike Janet Preisner Shannon Rankin Daniel Rowlan Kenneth Speer Marianne Stein Don Stephens Pam Stinchcomb Diane Taylor Alan Tucker Carolyn Wasinger Andy Webb 22 Would you believe I can stick my finger in one ear and it will come out the other ear. Look at all the Guinea Pigs! !! MY HERO Sophomore's STUDYING??? “Sophomore Candids” Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. Class of 70 Frankenstein I see Keith is taking after his HELEN'S BEAUTY BAR RANGELANDS VETERINARY CLINIC Pat Kelley Stuco John Messer Pres. Eddy Ann Paul Wilbright Harden V. Pres. Sec. Quilma Bliss Treas. Mr. Sandra Mike Headrick Berends Brack Sponsor Mark Terry George Brown Brunholtz Butler Jim Marilyn Jim Butler Chappee Dargel Lois Marshall Lester Dodge Galloway German Terena Roy Donna Randall Carolyn Truddi Henderson Herman Holiday Mings Osterhout Osterhout Robbi Lynda Bill Kenneth Deborah Don Pike Schweitzer Shaw Smith Stinchcomb Work BoJac INC. DISTRIBUTORS OF APCO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FARM, TRUCK, AND PASSENGER TIRES 24 “ Freshman Candids” Three Stooges Hello Jim ? Marilyn wants to talk to you. FELLERS MOTOR CO. FORD AND MERCURY SALES AND SERVICE 25 Student Council Student Council Pres. -Bill Baker, V-Pres. -Martha Baker, Sec. -Debbie Wyatt, Treas. -Dale Coverdale, Sponsors-Keith Chandler and Ken Swanson. An integral part of AHS, Student Council gives students a voice in school affairs. The organization has been a motivating factor behind many of the school's activities this year. In addition to sponsoring the 1967 Homecoming, Stuco has assisted as hosts for Career Day, conducted two all-school parties, arranged an exchange assembly with Coldwater High School, sponsored a Sadie Hawkin's Day, and arranged for the installation of a pop machine in the lobby. Student Council has also made its presence felt behind the scenes. In bringing about a closer working relationship between students and administrators, Stuco has presented ideas for changes which they feel will improve the school. Planning and directing a student election and earning money to provide for expenses of all-school parties and other student activities are also included among the group's diverse functions. 28 Yearbook Editor-Carolyn Petz, Assist. Editor-Martha Baker, Business Managers-Joanne Priesner and Jackie Harden, Harold Barb-Advisor. A nnual S taff In A ction ENGLEWOOD CAFE CHERIE'S A.G. MARKET ANNA ALLEN ENGLEWOOD, KANSAS 29 Officers starting third person from the left of the bar, L TO R: Pres. Karen Booth, Vice-Pres. Debi Wyatt, Sec. Jane Bell, Treas. Dianna Butler. Jaye ties Set Pace With New Uniforms Y-Teens Officers L TO R on FRONT ROW, starting with the fourth person from L: Treas. Carol Urban, Sec. Teri Swanson, Pres. Cheryl McCarty, Vice-Pres. Debbi Krier. CLARK COUNTY CLIPPER 30 A. F. SLAVICK—SERVICE ENGLEWOOD, KANSAS Officers from L. TO R. of the bar: Student Council Representative Ronald Seacat, Sec. -Treas. Ben Dome, Vice-Pres. Ken Betschart, Pres. Chuck McPhail. Hi-Y THE MATTHEWS AGENCY INSURANCE AND SURETY BONDS (LIFE, HOSPITALIZATION, AND GENERAL) WALLINGFORD ELEVATOR CO. INC. '•WHERE A SHARE OF YOUR BUSINESS IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED'' 31 Clipperette Staff Instrumental Program Encourages Performance AHS CONCERT BAND: 1ST ROW L-R: C. Baker, T. Kennedy, L. Mullendore, J. Ganson, J. Preisner, D. Butler, C. Love, K. Lunsford, D. Wyatt, M. Galloway. 2ND ROW: J. Ganson, B. Boyd, R. Work, D. McIntyre, D. Rethorst, B. Shaw, T. Nester, J. Carter, C. McCarty, T. Swanson, J. Washburn, E. Wibright, Q. Bliss, K. Booth, L. Klinger, J. McNickle. 3RD ROW: D. Hoffman, J. Floyd, M. Stein, J. Dodge, L. Dodge, R. Hardesty, A. Webb, G. Allison, Saxophone Quartet Clarinet Quartet D. Work, M. Chappee, D. Krier, E. Hul-stine, M. Lynch, T. Mishler, K. Allison, S. Haydock, K. Ga-rten, P. Kelly, D. Coverdale, R. Seacat. 4TH ROW: D. Stephens, D. Arnspiger, K. Bleu, S. Shattuck, B. Stegman, L. German, Myrel Rich (director). Sporting their recently purchased band uniforms, the AHS Bluejay Marching Band, under the direction of Myrel Rich, paraded at the Fort Hays Band Day and performed during the half time of the AHS home football games. Concert Band performed during the Veteran's Day program and presented its Winter Concert Dec. 7. Also, the pep band added enthusiasm to home BB games and pep assemblies. Other highlights of the year included an instrumental clinic conducted by Oscar Stover, head of the music dept, at N W State College in Alva, and the Spring Concert, May 2. L-R: Debi Krier (flagbearer), Teddi Nester (drum majorette), and Dianna Butler (flagbearer). Brass Sextet Clarinet Choir Vocal Music Cultivates Talents Girls' Chorus MIXED CHORUS: 1ST ROW: Myrel Rich (director), E. Wibright, M. Brown, D. Taylor, S. Rankin, L. Mullendore, P. Kelley, Q. Bliss, J. Messer. 2ND ROW: M. Baker, C. Baker, D. Stephens, J. Preisner, K. Booth, B. Dome, T. Nester, T. Kennedy, M. Brack, J. Washburn, D. Krier. 3RD ROW: P. Harden, S. Shattuck, J. Harden, G. Allison, M. Stein, J. Mull, M. Chappee, B. Boyd, A. Mulch, C. McCarty, J. McNickle, M. Mishler, D. Rankin. 4TH ROW: D. Butler, R. Seacat, D. Arnspiger, M. Lynch, L. Klinger, R. Hardesty, J. Ganson, B. Jones, K. Betschart, D. Wyatt, E. Hulstine, J. Ganson, K. Allison, S. Stephens. Accompanist, Mrs. Jack Hardesty. 34 Myrel Rich Under the direction of Myrel Rich, the AHS Vocal Music Dept, dominated the ratings at league festival and earned 42 gold medals during state competition. Highlights of the '67-'68 season included the Christmas Vespers program, Choraliers' Fall Concert, and a vocal clinic conducted by Pat Goesser, Fort Hays State College voice instructor. GIRLS' ENSEMBLE: 1ST ROW: L. Mullendore, D. Taylor, M. Baker. 2ND ROW: C. Baker, J. Washburn, T. Nester, J. Harden. 3RD ROW: D. Rankin, D. Arnspiger, D. Wyatt, M. Chappee, L. Klinger. CHORALIERS: L-R: Mrs. Jack Hardesty (accompanist), D. Wyatt, R. Hardesty, J. McNickle, L. Klinger, D. Stephens, A. Mulch, C. Baker, D. Rankin, G. Allison, J. Washburn, S. Rankin, D. Arnspiger, S. Shattuck, L. Mullendore, M. Lynch, M. Chappee, Myrel Rich (director). Boys' Chorus BOYS' ENSEMBLE: 1ST ROW: S. Rankin, G. Allison, A. Mulch, D. Stephens. 2ND ROW: S. Shattuck, M. Lynch, R. Hardesty, J. McNickle. 35 Hardesty AndShattuck Receive Top Music Awards Rodney Hardesty Scott Shattuck Rodney Hardesty was chosen to receive the John Philip Sousa Award and Scott Shattuck was named the outstanding vocal musician during the annual Music Awards Reception April 29. Jim McNickle, Gary Allison, Linda Mullen-dore, and Debra Wyatt were each presented a $50 scholarship by the Ashland High School Music Booster Club. I ratings were awarded to the following ensembles and soloists during league contest: Chora liers Girls' Ensemble Percussion Quartet Clarinet Quartet Clarinet Choir Truddi Kennedy (clarinet) Eugene Hulstine (tuba) Cetra Baker (voice) Don Stephens ( ) Rodney Hardesty ( ) Laurel Klinger ( ) Scott Shattuck ( ) Teddi Nester ( ) Marilyn Chappee ( ) Linda Mullendore ( ) Gary Allison ( ) Debra Wyatt ( ) Shannon Rankin ( ) Diane Taylor ( ) Mike Lynch ( ) Jolyne Washburn ( ) Jim McNickle ( ) Boys' Chorus Mixed Chorus I ratings were awarded to the following ensembles and soloists during state contest: Chora liers Drum Trio Brass Sextet Mixed Chorus Boys' Chorus Girls' Ensemble Boys' Ensemble Clarinet Quartet Precussion Quartet Rodney Hardesty (voice) Scott Shattuck (voice) Laurel Klinger (voice) Debra Wyatt (voice) Diane Taylor (voice) Jim McNickle (voice) FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Linda Mullendore, Jim McNickle, Rodney Hardesty, Scott Shattuck, Debra Wyatt, Gary Allison. 36 Forensic Students Meet With Success The Forensic Students of AHS were outstanding this year in competition with other schools. Sixteen students entered the contests. Perhaps the high point of the year was our Iroquis League victory. While our senior students will be missed; Bill, Carolyn, Jackie, Laurel, Cheryl, Rodney, Debi, we will have many new additions next year and will look forward to other successes. Mrs. Ernest Branch Speech Coach State Speech Entrants: L-R: Jim Carter, Jolyne Washburn, Bill Baker, Jackie Harden, Rodney Hardesty, Carolyn Petz. 37 Varsity Cheerleaders L TO R Deidra Rankin Teri Swanson L TO R Cetra Baker Truddi Kennedy OSBORNE ELECTRONICS B-Tearn Cheerleaders L TO R Jean Ganson Brenda Boyd Janet Ganson RALPH'S APCO SERVICE Queen Martha Reigns Over 1967 Homecoming JOSTEN'S CREATORS OF FINE CLASS RINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND AWARDS AGE NT GARY CASEY o o n t i o Attendant Jeanne Preisner Co-Captain Mike Lynch Queen Martha Baker Captain Chuck McPhail Attendant Debi Krier Co-Captain Ron Seacat COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. DODGE CITY, KANSAS T t; O Football . + r • _ - • r, ’i .' • • ‘ - -Vn. BOTTOM, 1. tor.: M. Galloway Student Mgr. , ]. Humphreys, R. Pike, J. Messer M. Brack, T. Brunholtz, M. Brown, P. Kelley, P. Harden, B. Shaw, J. Dargel, L_ German, A. Uebb, . Speer, Student Mgr. , J. Headrick, Asst. Coach. SECOND ROW: Head Coach Taylor, ’ 1 Carter A. Mulch, R. Pike, R. Watson, D. Rowlan, D. Coverdale, B. Kidd, R. Seacat, G. Allison, K. Allison, J. McNickle, D. Lantz, Asst. Coach. THIRD ROW: S _ Haydock B. Jones S. Stephens, M. Lynch, S. Shattuck, B. Dome, P. Arnold, K. Betschait, C. McPhail, J. Mull, R. Bliss, D. Stephens. SEASON RECORD The Ashland Bluejays' football team finished their most successful season since 1963, with five wins and four defeats. They were led by Senior Co-Captains Chuck McPhail, Mike Lynch and Ron Seacat. Other seniors who helped compile the season's record were Kenny Allison, Steve Stephens and Scott Shattuck. Underclassmen who contributed significantly to the team were Juniors Ken Betschart, Ben Dome, Perry Arnold, Bob Jones, Jim Carter, Rick Pike, Dale Coverdale, Ron Watson and Sophomores Garry Allison, Roy Bliss, Gordon Jones, Don Stephens, Jim Mull G Artie Mulch. For the 1968 season the Bluejays will return 14 lettermen and 32 of the 38-member squad of 1967. Ashland 7 Meade 6 Ashland 19 Fowler 13 Ashland 0 S W Heights 13 Ashland 24 Coldwater 0 Ashland 0 Greensburg 15 Ashland 46 Kinsley 0 Ashland 47 Hooker, Okla. 0 Ashland 0 Cimarron 34 Ashland 6 Protection 12 A-SQUAD: L. TOR.: R. Watson, A. Mulch, M. Lynch, K. Betschart, J. Garten, M. Kelley, B. Jones, D. Coverdale, G. Jones, Asst. Coach J. DeMint, Head Coach D. Lantz. Bluejays Finish Strong After a slow start the Bluejays came along strong and were a top competitor for any team at the end of the season. They placed second in the District Tournament at Coldwater and won their first game in the Regionals over a good Johnson team. They were defeated in the semi-finals of the Regionals by Tribune and Tribune went on to Emporia the following week and won the State Class B Title. The Bluejays were led by All-League players Jerry Garten and Mike Kelley—Mike Lynch another Senior was also a contributing factor to the team's success. The following underclassmen also were instrumental in making AHS a competitive team —Kenney Betschart, Artie Mulch, Dale Coverdale, Gordon Jones and Bob Jones. B-Squad: L. TO R. : Head Coach D. Lantz, R. Watson, E. Hulstine, B. Jones, D. Coverdale, G. Jones, Asst. Coach J. DeMint, D. Work, J. Carter, S. Haydock, G. Allison, R. Bliss, J. Humphreys, S. Rankin, P. Kelley, R. Pike, J. Messer, L. German, T. Brunholtz, M. Brown, M. Galloway, B. Shaw. Introducing the starting five. Mike Kelley accepting trophy. Jerry Garten 2 year selection-All-League. SEASON RECORD Ashland 54 Protection 64 Ashland 48 St. Mary's 63 Ashland 66 Coldwater 53 Ashland 68 Meade 54 Ashland 42 S W Heights 46 Ashland 69 Greensburg 55 Ashland 59 Mullinville 48 Ashland 51 Cimarron 60 Ashland 55 Fowler 62 Ashland 75 Fowler 65 Ashland 63 Protection 66 Ashland 47 Minneola 54 Ashland 75 Coldwater 45 Ashland 64 Meade 44 Ashland 56 Protection 67 Ashland 67 Greensburg 72 Ashland 86 Buck 1 in 62 Ashland 51 Minneola 63 Ashland 54 Meade 36 Ashland 72 Coldwater 74 Ashland 82 Johnson 66 Ashland 53 Tribune 65 Ashland 70 Cimarron 76 FRONT ROW. L-R: John Messer, Rob Pike, Don Work, Don Stevens, Artie Mulch, Gordon Jones, Roy Bliss. SECOND ROW: Mark Brown, Pat Kelley, Kenny Smith John Humphrey, Ron Work, Andy Webb, Rick Pike, . r ( i rnore5 THIRD ROW: Mr. Lantz, Paul Harden, Jim Dargel, Lester German, Jim McNickle Bill Kidd. Jim Carter, Ken Betschart, Bob Jones. Gary Allison. The AHS Track Team, made of underclassmen, improved a great deal as the school year progressed. Our strong points proved to be Jones in the javlin and Betschart in the shot putt. The runners placed in the smaller meets and were always competitive. This track squad was a joy to coach. They were always eager and willing to work and always optimistic. COACH TOM GILMORE NU-WAY CLEANERS MR AND MRS BILL FULLER Gordon Jones Medley Relay Ken Betschart 880 Relay Tennis The Tennis team was under the direction of Coach. John DeMint and they participated in five regular scheduled meets with the following schools: Coldwater, Fowler, Tri-Angular— Fowler-Coldwater, Meade and Fowler. Coverdale went through the regular season undefeated in the singles and was defeated for the first time in the League meet at Cimarron. Coverdale also entered the regionals at Pratt, but was beat in the first round by Greensburg. Letters were awarded to the following: Coverdale, Shaw, Watson, and McPhail. Other boys who were out for tennis were S. Rankin, A. Tucker, D. McIntyre S Galloway. Golf The Golf team was Coached by Mr. Jerry Headrick and they participated in five meets. Quadrangular at Greensburg, Meade Invitational, Cimarron invitational, League meet at Cimarron, Tri-Angular at Ashland. The following were awarded letters: S. Shattuck, G. Pike, S. Haydock and M. Lynch. 47 48 8th Grade Micheal Allison Janet Amspiger Mark Bell 'Jay Blue Duane Boyd Vicki Brack David Brooks Leslie Clark Cheryl Coverdale Norma Cunningham Darrell Cusick David Dielman Kathy Ediger Sheryl Frazier Sherre Goodnight Doug Graff Shelly Graham Vance Griffith Dean Harden Le Jean Holler Gail Howell Lei and Hulstine Susan Kennedy Ronnie Klotz V Mike McCarty Frank Mulch Janis Mullendore Robin Nester Tara Nicholson Jana Rankin Sondra Rankin Rodger Seacat Sally Shattuck Nansy Shelit Cindy Stevens Dennis Speer FOX GROCERY and MARKET QUALITY FOODS 7th Grade Jim Arnold Barry Bayne Becky Bisel Randy Booth Danny Brooks Cydnia Butler Phil Cunningham Diana Cusick Scott Dorsey Renee Duvall Gale German Dana Goodnight Barbara Graham Phil Harden Russell Hensley Donnie Hoffman Tom Humphreys Don Keasling Sherry Kelley Vicki Milligan Rhonda Mings Dedra Moore Lori Nicholson Debra Proctor Diana Redger Bill Schwartz Alan Schweitzer Mary Shelit Randy Southards Connie Theander Wesner CULVER CHEV-OLDS ASHLAND LOCKER SYSTEM FOR SALE, HALVES AND QUARTER BEEFS CUSTOM PROCESSING AND BUTCHERING 51 SALES AND SERVICE '•WHERE DRIVING PLEASURE BEGINS Junior High Band Junior High Mixed Chorus GRIMES HOMEGAS, INC. HEATH'S GROCERY Junior High Football Junior High Basketball Cheerleaders, L-R: Janet Arnspiger, Sherrie Kelley, Vicki Milligan, Jana Rankin. 53 Mrs. Rinehart James Allen Ricky Arnspiger Randy Brack Mike Carter John Ellis Carl German Debra Hader Mary Haydock Melanie Hensley Kathi Hill Dennis Hulstine Donna Keasling Deana McPhail Susan McQuade Nona Messer Kevin Mishler Geene Proctor Milton Rankin David Redger Casey Roberts Brad Seabourn Susan Seacat Ronda Stegman Dani Stevens Judy Stevens Monte Swanson Vickie Thompson Terrie Tuttle Donna Webb Steven Whitfield 6th Gfade Mrs. Baker Cathy Anderson Jerry Arnold Beth Bayne Wayne Blankinship Larry Brack Molly Brooks Ricky Carter Fred Chandler Brad Duvall Denise Evans Rebacca Frazier James Harden Andy Howell Rodney Julstine Randy Lipsett Hal McNickle Bennie Mings Valerie Milligan Doris Mullendore Skipper Noah Kay Pike Steve Sanders Cynthia Seabourn Sara Seacat Terry Southards Ella Swift Dick Theander Donald Theilen Donald Thomas Marla Williamson 54 Mrs. Wilson Beth Arnold Vicki Arnold Jim Arnspiger Ara Vana Barnes Jamie Bisel John Boyd Betty Brooks Gary Brown Ricky Brunholtz Christin Conner Tommy Cook Terry Cusick Pam Dielman Jeannette Evans Rachael Frazier Brian Headrick Cindy Hensley Mario Howell Kim Hulstine Randy Jordan Matt McQuade Jeri Nicholson Kevan Proctor Erin Rankin Jack Underwood Jean Whitfield Tommy Hink Donald Stevens Roy Sutherland Mrs. Kirby Grade Grade Mrs. Heath Lori Anderson Carl Barnes Brenda Bayne Charles Bell Kim Buettgenbach Marvina Butler Kristi Chandler Reed Conner Myma Cunningham Rebecca Dielman Greg Gardiner Stanley German Marianne Goings Cathy Harrington Tim Howell Loralita Hughes Fred Humphreys Jack Luster Philip Messer Jo Donna Noah Doug Nygaard Debra Osborn John Randall Nathan Rankin Kathleen Seacat Ray Trahem John Tuttle Mary Underwood Barbara Blankinship Curtis Fox Gayle Goodnight Lydia Klotz STOCKGROWERS STATE BANK 55 SCHWEITZER BARBER SHOP I 2nd Grade Mrs. Baker Barbara Bayne Brian Boyd Ronnie Carter Ann Cox Jim Evans Millard Fox David Goodnigh Scott Duvall Kim Harmon Gary Jordan Donna Leavins Susan Nygaard Bill Seacat Mrs. Culver Gail Abbott Jim Baker Jack Brooks Tamra Buettgenbach Jim Fellers Mike Gilmore Jim Hader Darin Headrick Vernon Hess Gary Lowrie Denise Mishler Lynda Proctor Jim Seacat Kathy Shelit Larry Smith Joe Stevens Krista Swanson Linda Theander Jill Thomas Mrs. Allen Teri Casey Tamera Ediger Margaret Fox Kirk Klotz Brenda Mings ft - fir ASHLAND AUTO SUPPLY and WELL SERVICE COMPLETE LINE OF AUTO PARTS BILL R. ANDERSON-OWNER 1st Grade Mrs. Work Julie Anderson David Arnold Beverly Bayne Jana Brack Terry Brown Brad Butler David Butler Ramon Cusick Tom Evans Bill Fox Mark Gardiner Randy Harmon Sheryl Hess Greg Keasling Mark Luster Scott Mallott Janna McPhail David McQuade Deanna Seaboum Carolyn Shupe Mrs. Simmons Joe Breit Pam Casey Ronda Culver Greg Goodnight Dalen Graff Robert Halley Sharon Hendricks Karen Hensley Tina Hink Wade Jacobs Cherie Jacques Nancy Krier Yancy Klotz Theresa McGonigle Kathryn Shattuck Robin Brooks Sarah Crane Mike DeMint Steven Fellers Nancy Gilmore Susan McPhail Beth Milligan Marilyn Nygaard Amy Lowrie Valarie Fisher Eddie Rodriguez Becky Shelit Melody Stebbens CITIZEN'S STATE BANK HALEY'S VARIETY