Ashland High School - Bluejay Yearbook (Ashland, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1972 volume:

UlSuco l XK„,,-Th,e. i fefilS'VTalU lll'iltMl jRmmase w- In 1971: hot pants were in. the Dallas Cowboys advanced to the Super Bowl. Treasury Secretary John Connally explained FOREWORD Whereas we are in the middle of a world which is rapidly changing, our school is also undergoing many changes. We, the Annual Staff, have attempted to record some of the modifications in our curriculum, dresscode, and even hair styles during this school year. Table of Contents Administration.....................2 Seniors............................9 Juniors...........................23 Underclassmen.....................27 Activities........................32 Organizations.....................41 Athletics.........................55 Junior High.......................67 Grades............................73 dresscc this sc Administration TO THE STUDENTS OF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 220: As the 1971-72 academic year approaches it's completion, it signifies two very important and yet very different aspects in the lives of those students who have attended school in the district this year. First, it signifies the end of, hopefully, a very productive, rewarding, and enjoyable school year. For those who have put every effort forth to make the most of each opportunity available, it gives one a great sense of satisfaction to know that a job has been well done. And secondly, it signifies a beginning, for those who have not achieved the goals which they have set for themselves. It is an opportunity to readjust, to begin anew, and it presents yet another opportunity to set realistic goals for which to strive. To the Seniors of the Class of 1972, who will soon be completing one major milestone in their lives, that of formal elementary and secondary education, the staff joins me in wishing each of you success and happiness as you begin another very important phase in your life, whether it be in a specialized training school, college, or beginning your life's work on the job. Seniors, you have the responsibility to help to make this a better world in which to live. . . what are you going to do? Best wishes to each of you, Steven A. McKee BOARD OF EDUCATION F. M. Humphreys Olis Goodnight, Jr. Harry O. Walker John T. Fellers Phyllis S. Shattuck, Vice President Vernon Howell Henry C. Gardiner, President LARRY RICH FRANK LONG Asst. Principal 3 Counselor KEN SWANSON High School Principal . -jL JAY PEPPERD Grade School Principal BETTY RANKIN Secretary Faculty DELORAS BAKER TOM GILMORE NANCY LIVINGSTON JANE SHREVE DUANE COATS TERRY ELLENBERGER LELAND HILL DOUG END ER LI ED SALLY McQUADE JOHN BUEHLER LARRY RICH HAROLD BARB CRAIG HARMS FRANK LONG BEVERLY YORK Candids Faculty HELP-5 t YUM-YUM Relaxin' for a minute Faculty You do it this way... What's up? What're you guys smilin' about??? Monday morning, again?! Oh Happy Day!! ! Candids Yours is not to question why. .. Get outta here-please! ! ? Morning is my favorite time of day Catherine Allen Librarian Special Personnel Rose Ford Special Reading COOKS: Helen Theander Bea Jordan. , Adaline Watson, Ruby Smith, Betty Amspiger Teacher's Aid Sue Neff Vocal Music Myma Heath Teacher's Aid Wanda Carter Teacher's Aid We, the Seniors of 1972, want to thank these special people for their time. We couldn't have had hot lunches, a clean school building, or extra help with out them. We extend our warmest and sincerest thanks. Otis Watson G. S. Janitor Don Maris H. S. Janitor Merton Ward G. S. Janitor Gerald Schweitzer Jerry Mason Paul Nuest H. S. Janitor H. S. Janitor H. S. Janitor 7 Annual Staff 1972 BACK ROW L TO R: Kathy Ediger, Cyndi Stevens, Susan Kennedy, Cheryl Coverdale, Lejean Holler, and Cindy Southards. FRONT ROW: Doug Graff, Frank Mulch, Dennis Speer, Vance Griffith, and Mike McCarty. EDITOR................... BUSINESS MANAGER......... ASSISTANT EDITOR......... ASST BUSINESS MGR........ PHOTOGRAPHERS ........... SPORTS COVERAGE.......... ORGANIZATIONS G ACTIVITIES Lejean Holler, .....................Dennis Speer ....................Vance Griffith .....................Cindy Stevens ...................Susan Kennedy . Mike McCarty G Cindy Southards . . Dennis Speer, Vance Griffith, and Frank Mulch . . . .Doug Graff, Kathy Ediger, Cheryl Coverdale, Susan Kennedy and Cindy Stevens Vance Griffith Business Manager Dennis Speer Editor Mike McCarty Harold Barb Cindy Southards Photographer Advisor Photographer J J DON7 PLA Y NO MORE OF THEM SAD SONGS. LENNY SENIORS CLASS Spons. MR. GILMORE Pres. SHERYL COUCH V. Pres. DEAN HARDEN Sec. LINDA NOLAND Stuco Rep. DENNIS SPEER The Difficult We The Impossible Little Treas. RITA WRIGHT 10 Stuco Rep. SONDRA RANKIN MOTTO Do Immediately Takes A Longer I CHERYL COVERDALE MIKE ALLISON JANET ARNSPICER DAVID BROOKS LESLIE CLARK NORMA CUNNINGHAM 11 DAVID DIELMAN DARRELL CUSICK SHERRE GOODNIGHT KATHY EDIGER SUSIE DOME DOUG GRAFF VANCE GRIFFITH 12 SUSAN KENNEDY MIKE McCARTY 13 FRANK MULCH MARY ANN MULL JANIS MULLENDORE ROBIN NESTER TARA NICHOLSON JANA RANKIN ROGER SEA CAT LYNDA SCHWEITZER SALLY SHATTUCK CINDY SOUTHARDS BILL SPEIGHT KRIS STECMAN CINDY STEVENS BILL SUTHERLA T) RANDY THOMPSON JANEICE WATSON BARBARA KRIER 15 Senior Candids Senior Candids The Annual Staff would like to thank Mr. Coats for taking pictures this year. Mr. Coats 17 Senior Play SENIOR PLAY CAST Penelope.................. Essie Carmichael......... Rheba .................... Paul Sycamore............ Mr. De Pinna.............. Ed Carmichael............ Donald.................. Martin Vanderhof......... Alice Sycamore............ Henderson................ Tony Kirby................ Boris Kolenhov........... Gay Wellington............ Mr. Kirby................ Mrs. Kirby................ Three Men................. Olga Katrina Sally Shattuck Gail Howell Cindy Stevens David Brooks Roger Seacat Mike McCarty Tom Hoffman Jay Blue Susie Dome Vance Griffith Dennis Speer Lei and Hulstine Janeice Watson Dean Harden Sondra Rankin Frank Mulch Bill Sutherland Davis Dielm an Robin Nester Director . . . . Student Director Sally McQuade Linda Noland USHERS M. Allison S. Goodnight C. Southards N. Cunningham K. Stegman J. Amspiger R. Wright L. Schweitzer AHS Seniors presented YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU on Nov. 9, 1971. A do-nothing grandfather, a dancing young woman, a xylophone-playing brother-in-law, a painting mother, a bombmaking father, and two crazy Negro slaves are the interruptions that a young girl, who is falling in love with the boss's son, must put up with. Senior Achievements MIKE ALLISON—Band 1-2-3-4, Sax Ensemble 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-3-4, Boys Chorus 1-3-4, Stage Band 1-2-3-4, Choraliers 3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Lettered 2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Lettered 3-4, Co-Captain 2, Track 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Jr. Play, A-Club 1-2-3-4, Pres. 4, Class Pres. 3, Sweetheart Co-Captain 4. JANET ARNSPIGER—Band 1-2-3-4, Woodwind Choir 2, Woodwind Quintet 4, Stage Band 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-3-4, Girls Chorus 1-3-4, Vocal Ensemble 1-3-4, Choraliers 3-4, Vocal Scholarship 3, Vocal Solo 1-3-4, Band Solo 1-2-3-4, Track 3, Jr. Play, Speech Contest 3, National Honor Society 3-4, Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Cheerleader 1-2-3-4, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Treas. Finance Chair. 2, Y-Teen Pres. 4, Stuco Sec. 2-3, Vocal Council Pres. 4, Band Council 2-3, Class Tres. 1, Homecoming Attendant, Outstanding Vocal Award, Sr. Christmas Program, Summa Cum Laude. JAY BLUE—Band 1-2-3-4, Stagehand 2-3-4, Brass Ensemble 1-2-3, Brass Choir 1-2-3-4, Trombone Quartet 4; Mixed Chorus 4, Boys Chorus 4, Basketball 1, Track 3, Jr. Sr. Play, Scholarship Team 1-2-3-4, Scholarship Letter 1-3, Sr. Christmas Program. DAVID BROOKS—Football 1-2-3-4, Lettered 2-3-4, Co-Captain 4, Basketball 1-4, Track 2-3-4, Lettered 2-3-4, Sr. Play, A-Club 1-2-3-4, Homecoming Co-Captain. LESLIE CLARK—Band 1-2-3-4, Brass Sextet 1-2, Brass Choir 3-4, Mixed Chorus 1, Boys Chorus 1, Stage Band 1-2-3-4, Band Solo 1, Basketball 1, Track 1, Jr. Play, A-Club 1. SHERYL COUCH—Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1, Cheerleader 2-3-4, Track 1-2-4, Tennis 1, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Choraliers Acc. 2-3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Stage Band 1-2-3-4, Brass Choir 1-2-4, Brass Sextet -2, Music Librarian-4, John Phillip Sousa Award-4, Special Music Award-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Jr. Play, Stuco Treasurer 3, Y-Teen Secretary 3, Class Treasurer 2, Class President 4, Homecoming Queen 4, Clipperette Staff 2, Sweetheart Candidate 1, Scholarship Team 1-2-3-4, Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4, Summa Cum Laude, J. E. Humphreys Scholarship. CHERYL COVERDALE—Mixed Chorus 1-3-4, Girls Chorus 1-3-4, Girls' Ensemble 1-3-4, Track 1-2, Lettered 1-2, Tennis 3-4, Lettered 3-4, Jr. Play, Sr. Play, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Christmas Program, Y-Teens 1-3-4, Cum Laude, V.F.W. Scholarship. NORMA CUNNINGHAM--Band 1-2-3-4, Woodwind Choir 1-2-3, Pep Band 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Girls' Chorus 1-2, Girls' Ensemble 2, Twirler 1-2-3-4, KMEA District Band 4, Band Solo 1, Jr. Play, Sr. Play, National Honor Society 3-4, Scholarship Team 1-2-3-4, Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3 -4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-?, Pep Club Vice-Pres. 3-4, Salutatorian, Summa Cum Laude, Dr. I. R. Burket Scholarship. DARRELL CUSICK--Band 1-2-3-4, Brass Ensemble 2, Stage Band 3-4, Brass Choir 2-3-4, Trumpet Choir 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Boys' Chorus 1-2-3 -4, Choraliers 2-3-4, KMEA District Choir 2, Vocal Solo 1-2-3, Football 1-2-3-4, Lettered 2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3, Lettered 2-3, Track 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Jr. Play, Speech Contest 3, Christmas Program, A-Club 1-2-3-4. DAVID DIELMAN--Football 1-2-3-4, Lettered 3-4, Track 1, Golf 3-4, Lettered 3, A-Club 1-2-3-4, Jr. Sr. Play. KATHY EDIGER—Mixed Chorus 3, Girls Chorus 3, Ensemble 3, Pep Club 1-2-3, Y-Teens 1-2-3, Lettered 3, Vice-Pres. of Art Club 3, Annual Staff, Cum Laude. SUSIE DOME—Mixed Chorus 1-2-4, Girls Chorus 1-2 -4, Vocal Ensemble 1-2-4, Jr. Sr. Play, Speech Contest 3, National Honor Society 4, Scholarship Team 1-2-3-4, Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1- 2-3-4, Dance Council Pres. 4, Sr. Christmas Program, Exchange Student 4, Summa Cum Laude. SHERRE GOODNIGHT—Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, Vocal Ensemble 1-2-3-4, Choraliers 4, Musical, Solos 2-4, Jr. Play, Speech Contest 3-4, Pep Club 2, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-3-4, Stucco Rep. , Sr. Christmas Program. DOUG GRAFF—Band 1-2-3, Stage Band 2-3, Brass Sextet 2, Brass Choir 3, Speech Contest 3, Band Council 3, Class Pres. 3, Annual Staff, Summa Cum Laude. VANCE GRIFFITH—Football 1-4, Manager 2-3, Basketball 2, Jr. Sr. Plays, A-Club 1-2-3-4, Sec. of A-Club, Annual Staff. ROBIN HALEY—Mixed Chorus 1-2-4, Girls Chorus 1- 2- 4, Vocal Ensemble 2-4, Musical 2, Track 1-2, Tennis 3-4, Lettered 4, Art 3, Jr. Play, Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 2-3-4, Vice-Pres. 4, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Stucco 3, Sr. Christmas Program, A.H.S. Sweetheart Queen, Summa Cum Laude. DEAN HARDEN--Band 1-2-3-4, Brass Choir 1-2-3-4, Stage Band 1-2-3-4, Trombone Quartet 1-4, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Boys Chorus 1-2, Basketball 1, Tennis 1- 4, Lettered 4, Jr. Sr. Play, Scholarship Letter 1- 2- 3-4, Class Vice-Pres. 1-4, Cum Laude. TOM HOFFMAN—Football 1-2-3-4, Lettered 3-4, Captain 4, Basketball 1, Golf 2-3-4, Lettered 2-3-4,K Jr. Sr. Plays, A-Club 1-2-3-4, Stucco 3, Dance Council 4, Boys State 3, Sr. Christmas Program, Cum Laude. LE JEAN HOLLER—Track 3, Jr. Play, Scholarship 3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 2-3-4, Y-Teens 1-2- 3- 4, Lettered 2-3-4, Clipperette Staff 3, Annual Staff, Sr. Christmas Program. GAIL HOWELL—Band 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1, Girls Chorus 1, Track 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Tennis 3-4, Lettered 3-4, Jr. Sr. Plays, Speech Contest 3, Scholarship Team 2-3, Scholarship Letter 2- 3, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 3, Dance Council 4, Stucco 4, Class Pres. 1, A.H.S. Homecoming Attendant, A.H.S. Sweetheart Attendant 2, Twirler 1-2, Cum Laude. LELAND HULSTINE—Jr. Sr. Plays, Sr. Christmas Program, Art Club. SUSAN KENEDY—Band 1-2-3-4, Trumpet Quartet 1, Trumpet Choir 3, Mixed Chorus 1-3-4, Girls Chorus 1-3-4, Vocal Ensemble 3-4, Choraliers 4, Jr. Play, Speech Contest 3, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-3, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3, Annual Staff. BARB KRIER—Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Girls Chorus 1-2- 3- 4, Vocal Ensembles 2-3-4, Musical, Jr. Play, Pep 20 Senior Achievements Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-3-4, Super Blue 3, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Art Club 2-3, Sr. Christmas Program. MIKE McCARTY—Band 1-2-3, Football 1-2, Jr. G Sr. Plays, A-Club 1-2-3, Annual Staff. FRANK MULCH—Band 1-2-3, Football 3, Track 2, Tennis 3-4, Lettered 4, Jr. G Sr. Plays, Sr. Christmas Program, A-Club 2-3, Annual Staff. MARY ANN MULL—Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, Vocal Ensembles 2-3-4, Musical, Track 1, Jr. Play, Scholarship Letter 2, Pep Club 1- 2- 3-4, Lettered 1-2, Pres. 4, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Sr. Christmas Program, Class Sec. 3, Cum Laude. JANIS MULLENDORE—Band 1, 2,3,4, Sax Ensemble 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1, Girls Chorus 1, Stage Band 3- 4, Vocal Ensemble 1, Track 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2 -3-4, Scholarship Letter 2; Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 2, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 2, Cum Laude. ROBIN NESTER—Band 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Ensembles 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1, Girls Chorus 1, Track 1-2-3, Lettered 1-2, Junior Play 1, Senior Play 1, Scholarship Team 3-4, Scholarship Letter 1-2 -3, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, General Chair., Lettered 1-2 -3, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Office-Treas. , Lettered 1-2-3-4, Sr. Dance Coun. Rep., Class Sec., Sweetheart Atten. 2. TARA NICHOLSON—Mixed Chorus 1, Girls Chorus 1, Music Solos 1, Track 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Junior Play 1, Speech Contest 4, Scholarship Team 3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 3-4, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 3-4, Clipperette Staff 3-4, Cum Laude. LINDA NOLAND—Band 2-3-4, Flute Ens. 2-3, Junior Play 3, Senior 4, Scholarship Team 2-3-4, Scholarship Letter 2-3-4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Lettered 2-3-4, Cheerleader 4, Christmas Program 4, Y-Teens 2-3, Lettered 2-3, Class Officer Treas. 3, Sec. 4, Scholarships Summa Cum Laude. JANA RANKIN—Band 1-2-3-4, Brass Choir 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 1, Girls Chorus 1, Solos 2-3-4, Track 1- 3, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4, Scholarship Team 2- 3, Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Cheerleader 1-2-3-4, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Social Chair. , Lettered 1-2-3-4, Summa Cum Laude. SONDRA RANKIN—Band 1-2-3-4, Flute Ens. 1-2-3, Woodwind Quin. 4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Lettered 2-3-4, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, Girls Ensem. 2-3-4, Musical 2, Choraliers 2-3-4, Music Booster Band, Flute Solos 1-2-3-4, Scholarship 3, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4, National Honor Society 4, Scholarship Team 3-4, Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Christmas Program, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 2-3, Stuco Rep. 4, Clipperette Staff 4, Summa Cum Laude. ROGER SEACAT—Football 1-2-3-4, Lettered 3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Lettered 3-4, Track 1-2, Lettered 1-2, Jr. Play 3, Sr. Play 4, Scholarship Team 3, Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4, A-Club 1-2-3-4, Class V-Pres. 2-3, Natural Science Award 3, Stuco Rep. 1, Summa Cum Laude. LYNDA S CHWEITZER - -Band 3, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3- 4, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, Girls Ens. 1-2-3-4, Solos 1-2-3, Lettered 1-2-3, Junior Play 3, Pep Club 1-2-3, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Music Chair., Vocal Council Sec. SALLY SHATTUCK—Band 1-2-3, Woodwind Choir 1-2, Clarinet Choir 3, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, Girls Ens. 2-3-4, Choralier 2-3-4, Lettered-Band 1-2, Vocal 1-2-3-4, Solos 1-2-3-4, Junior Play 3, Sr. Play 4, Speech Contest 2-3-4, National Honor Society 3-4, Scholarship Team 3-4, Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Fr. Board Cab. 3-4, Lettered 1-3-4, Student Council 1-3-4, Pres. 4, V-Pres. 3, Girls St. Rep, Class Officer 1, Clipperette Staff 3, Summa Cum Laude. CINDY SOUTHARDS--Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Chorus 3-4, Jr. G Sr. Girls Ens. , Jr. Play 3, Sr. Play 4, Scholarship Team 3, Scholarship Letter 1; Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Christmas Pro. , Y-Teens 1-3-4, Lettered 1-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Cum Laude. DENNIS SPEER--Football 1-4, Lettered 1-4, All League Offensive End, Basketball 1-4, Lettered 2-4, Captain, Track 1-4, Lettered 1-4, Junior Play 3, Sr. Play 4, Christ. Pro., A-Club 1-4, V-Pres. Lettered 1-4, Stuco 4, Stuco Rep. 4, Annual Staff 4, Sweetheart Escort 3-4, Captain 4. BILL SPEIGHT - - Transferred 3. KRIS STEGMAN—Mixed Chorus 1-3-4, Girls Chorus 1-3-4, Ens. 1-3-4, Lettered 1-4, Art Club 2 G 3, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4, Pep Club 1-2-4, Lettered 1- 2-4, Christmas Pro. , Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1- 2- 3-4, Dance Council Rep. 4, Art Club Pres. 3, Sweetheart Attendant 4. CYNDI STEVENS—Mixed Chorus 4, Girls Chorus 4, Vocal Ensemble 4, Sr. Christmas Program, Jr. G Sr. Play, Scholarship Team 3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3-4, Super Blue 3-4, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 2-3-4, Clipperette Staff 3, Annual Staff, KMEA District Choir 4, Girl's Track 1, Spelling Team 1-2-3, Cum Laude, Scholarship Letter 4, Asst. Editor-Annual Staff. BILL SUTHERLAND—Football 1, Tennis 4, Sr. Play A-Club 1. RANDY THOMPSON—Football 1-3-4, Lettered 3-4, Co-Captain 4, Honorable Mention 3, All League 4, Basketball 1-4, Lettered 4, All League 4, Tennis 2- 3- 4, Lettered 2-3-4, A-Club 1-2-3-4, Stuco 2-4. JANEICE WATSON—Band 1-2-3-4, Flute Trio 1-2-3, Woodwind Choir 2, Drum Major 3-4, Musical, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, Girls Ensemble 1-2-3-4, Choraliers 3-4, Solos 1-2-3-4, Jr. G Sr. Play, Scholarship Team 1-2-3-4, Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3, Y-Teens 1-2-3-4, Lettered 1-2-3, Exchange Student 2, Summa Cum Laude. RITA WRIGHT--Mixed Chorus 1-2-4, Girls Chorus 1- 2-4, Vocal Ensemble 4, Jr. G Sr. Play, Scholarship Team 1-2-3-4, Scholarship Letter 1-2-3-4, Y-Teens 2- 3-4, Lettered 2-3-4, Class Tres. 4, Clipperette Staff 3-4, League Spelling Contest 1-2-3, Summa Cum Laude, D.A.R. Good Citizen Award, D.A.R. Scholarship, P.G. Abell Scholarship, Ashland City Teachers' Scholarship, Valedictorian. 21 Summa Cum Laude Val- Rita Wright Sal- Norma Cunningham FIRST ROW L TO R- S. Kennedy, S. Goodnight, J. Rankin, C. Southards, S. Rankin, C. Coverdale, T. Nicholson, G. Howell, J. Mullendore, S. Couch, J. Arnspiger, S. Shattuck, B. Krier, N. Cunningham. SECOND ROW L TO R- C. Stevens, L. Holler, K. Ediger, R. Wright, M. Mull, K. Steg- man, S. Dome, L. Schweitzer, L. Noland, R. Nester, J. Watson, R. Haley. THIRD ROW L TO R- T. Hoffman, J. Blue, D. Cusick, D. Speer, B. Speight. FOURTH ROW L TOR- D. Graff, M. McCarty, L. Hulstine, D. Harden, V. Griffith, R. Thompson, D. Dielman, R. Seacat, M. Allison, D. Brooks, L. Clark, F. Mulch. Cum Laude ANTICIPATION?!?! SUCCESS! ! ! SCHOLARSHIPS J.E. Humphreys . Dr. I. R. Burket . V.F.W.......... Teachers' Assn . P.G. Abell . . . D.A.R......... .............Sheryl Couch . . . Norma Cunningham .........Cheryl Coverdale ............Rita Wright ..............Rita Wright .............Rita Wright ADDRESSES SALUTATORY.........Norma Cunningham VALEDICTORY.............Rita Wright SPECIAL ONE WORLD.............................H.S. Chorus CHESTER........................H.S. Chorus We've Only Just Begun..............Seniors 22 Juniors Phil Harden Pres. Barry Bayne Diana Cusick Dana Goodnight V. Pres. Becky Bis el Renee Duvall Nyla Smith Sec. Patty Block Gale German Phil Jim Cunningham Arnold Treas. Stuco Rep. Vickie Milligan Stuco Rep. Randy Booth Russell Hensley Karla Danny Breit Brooks Donnie Tom Hoffman Humphreys Rhonda Mings Dedra Moore Lori Debra Nicholson Proctor Diana Redger Mickey Long Bill Schwartz Allan Mary Ann Randy Connie Schweitzer Shelit Southards Theander Frank John Donna Wesner Buehler Rankin Sponsor Cathy Thielen J-u-n-i-o-r C-a-n-d-i-d-s 25 Dana Goodnight . Phil Harden . Lori Nicholson . Don Hoffman . Renee Duvall . . Bill Schwartz Alan Schweitzer . Diana Cusick . Vicki Milligan . Debbie Procter . . Mickey Long Tom Humphreys . Diana Redger . .Jim Arnold . . Randy Booth . Rhonda Mings . . Gale German Helen O'Neill . . Will Crosby . . . Mrs. Crosby . . . Roscoe Crosby . . Helen Trent . . . Braddish Trent . . Edward Wales . . Mary Eastwood . Elezabeth Erskine Grace Standish . Howard Standish . Philip Mason . . Rosalie La Grange Tim Donahue . . Sargeant Dunn . . Paula........... Doolen.......... Director..........................Donna Jean Rankin Asst. Director......................Sally McQuade Student Director.........................Becky Bisel Prompter...............................Rhonda Mings On April 25th the Junior Class presented The Thirteenth Chair . Written by Baytrd Veiller, The Thirteenth Chair deals with an attempt to reveal, thru a seance, the murder of a man killed earlier. The play revolves mainly around the seance, at which all of the suspects are present so that the identity of the real culprit can be discovered. ST LL SA Y FIVE MINUTES ISN'T ENOUGH TIME TO GET FROM ONE CLASS TO ANOTHER UNDERCLASSMEN Sophomores Steve Rick Terrie Whitfield Amspiger Tuttle President Vice-Pres. Sec. Mari Lynn Haley Treas. Rond a Stegman Stuco. - Jk Randy Mr. Terry Brack Ellenberger Sti co. Sponsor David Adkison James Allen Martina Brown Brett Butler Mike Carter Trey Croskell John Ellis Eugene Ferguson David Ford Carl German Cedric Graves Michelle Grimes Mary Lee Haydock Melanie Hensley Dennis Hulstine George Krier Gwen Krier Deana McPhail Jude McPhail Susan McQuade Nona Messer Kevin Mishler Tom Osborn Geene Proctor Milton Rankin David Redger Casey Roberts Glenda Robinson Jim Romesburg Brad Seaboum Susan Seacat Dani Stevens Judy Stevens Monte Swanson Beverly Speer Vicki Thompson Jim Urban Mark Waugh Vickie Williams Barbara Wymer 28 Sophomore Candids It'll be ALRIGHT! ! ! Cutting their way out of school??? A toast to the GREAT seniors of 1972 My mouth is bigger How about tomorrow night?? HELLO—Rick?? Not another school lunch! Where're Hal and Kay? Freshmen Andy Howell President Hal McNickle Vice-Pres. Sara Seacat Secretary Brad Duvall Treasurer Valerie Milligan Jerry Arnold Stuco- Rep. Stuco- Rep. Craig Hughes Sponsor Cathy Anderson Beth Wayne Jane Bayne Blankenship Breit Kris Molly Breit Brooks Jamie Butler Pam Butler Rick Carter Roberta Garfield Jim Harden Rodney Hulstine Randy Lipsett Gary Mills Benny Mings Doris Mullendore Jake Osborn Kay Pike Cynthia Seabourn Steve Sanders Terry Southards Ella May Swift Freshmen Candids Having problems Sara? 31 Duh... WORK?? THERE'LL BE A SNAP QUIZ IN MISS GRID LEY'S CLASS — PASS THE WORD ACTIVITIES Jr.-Sr. Prom 33 Couch Reigns Over A H S. Homecoming Bash ??? ANTICIPATION ??? !!! HAPPINESS !!! Sheryl Couch, AHS senior, was crowned 1972 Homecoming Queen by Captain Tom Hoffman at pregame cere- monies October 11. Janet Arnspiger and Gail Howell, also AHS seniors, served as Miss Couch's attendants. They were crowned by Randy Thompson and David Brooks, respectively. Monica Gilmore and David Heath served as flower girl and crown bearer for the queen. The coronation of Miss Couch climaxed a 41-8 victory for the AHS Bluejays over the SWHeights Mustangs. Queen Sheryl Couch Captain Tom Hoffman Attendant Gail Howell Co-captain David Brooks Attendant Jan Arnspiger Co-captain Randy Thompson 1972 Sweetheart Attendants 1972 Sweethearts reigned over a victory ballgame on February 11 between Ashland and Greensburg that resulted in a 72-67 win for the Bluejays. The queen, Robin Haley, was crowned during pregame ceremonies by Captain Dennis Speer. The candidates and their attendants were elected by their respective classes and their escorts were chosen by the basketball team. The basketball team also chose the queen. 37 Homecoming Displays This year homecoming displays were based upon the theme of Nursury Rhymes. During half-time ceremonies the Sophomore class was presented the first-place plaque for their homecoming display. The Freshman class recieved second. Seniors received third place and the Juniors were awarded fourth place. vm UiSTftf SOPHOMORES This is the team that Haug built This is the remains of the team that challenged the team that Haug built. FRESHMAN Jays be nimble, Jays be slick, Jays jump on Mustangs quick. SENIORS Our coach Haug sat on a couch eating his HOMECOMING PIE, He put in his thumb and pulled out a one and said what a good team have I. JUNIORS Mustangs, Mustangs playin' on the field, Bluejays, Bluejays will not yield. All the tactics and all the men, Will not make the Jays give in. Amen 38 Athletic Banquet The Annual Athletic Banquet was sponsored by the Booster Club. The guest speaker was Mr. Merle Bones Nay former coach and administrator at El Dorado and presently employed in public relations in that city. The annual Athletic award was presented to Rick Arnspiger by Athletic Director Mr. H. S. Barb. WE THINK EVERYONE SHOULD BELONG TO A CLUB — ASA MATTER OF FACT. IF YOU'D CARE TO BUY ONE WE HA VE SEVERAL FOR SALE RIGHT HERE ORGANIZATIONS S-T-U-C-O STUDENT COUNCIL LEFT-T O-RIGHT; Sponsor, D. Inderlied, J. Arnold, M. Long, J. Arnold, R. Brack, D. Speer, T. Humphreys, M. Howell, R. Stegman, G. Howell, V. Milligan, V. Milligan, S. Goodnight, S. Rankin, President, S. Shattuck. Ashland High Student Council sought to provide the students with continued activities and opportunities during the school year, by sponsoring the annual Homecoming festivities including displays, alumni recognition, queen crowning, and dance, the Sweetheart coronation, and a Sadie-Hawkins week with carnival. Twelve students from Ashland and Wichita spent two days attending the other school during the Ashland-Wichi-ta Southeast Exchange program. The program was designed to provide more insight for all students into the differences and similarities of large and small schools. Ashland students participating in the exchange were Jay Blue, Norma Cunningham, Susie Some, Dana Goodnight, Bev Speer, and Ronda Stegman. Stuco also continued maintenance, construction, and supervisions, of the student lounge, begun last year and circulated a questionnaire on the newly formed modular scheduling. Officers were Sally Shattuck, president, Tom Humphreys, vice-president, Ronda Stegman, secretary', and Gail Howell, treasurer. Doug Inderlied acted as sponsor of the group. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY During the 1971-72 school year, the Ashland chapter of the National Honor Society initiated four juniors and two seniors into the society. Possessing outstanding qualities in character, leadership, service, and scholarship, the students were chosen by a select faculty committee. Members assisted with the awards assembly, and promoted a production of the Continental Theatre Company. Mrs. Lois Croskell served as the NHS sponsor. LEFT-TO-RIGHT; S. Rankin, D. Goodnight, S. Shattuck, N. Cunningham, R. Wright, S. Dome, J. Amspiger,’S. Couch, J. Rankin, P. Harden, T. Humphreys, J. Arnold. 42 A.H.S. Pep Club For “71-72” Season SITTING L. TO R.: Vicki Thompson, Dana Goodnight, Gail Howell, Susie Dome; STANDING L. TO R.: Robin Nester, Tom Hoffman, Kris Stegman. President; Mary Ann Mull, Vice-President; Robin Haley, Secretary-Treasurer; Connie Theander. DANCE COUNCIL Organized under the aspices of Stuco but independent from it was the newly formed dance council. Composed of one representative from each class and organization, the dance council sponsored the Sweetheart dance, the first annual Christmas Ball and several sock hops. The Dance Council was headed by Susie Dome, senior. Y-Te e ns 44 A-Club SPONSOR Larry Rich, Dance Council Rep. Tom Hoffman, Stuco Rep. Mickey Long, Vice-President Dennis Speer, President Mike Allison, Secretary Vance Griffith, Treasurer Jim Urban, SPONSOR Dale Haug. The A Club sponsored the 3rd Annual Chili Supper. Mr. Harold Barb was Chief Cook, assisted by Mr. Gilmore and members of the A Club. Another activity sponsored was the cistic fibrosis drive. The A Club also voted to contribute $300 to the Add A Gym equipment used in the weight lifting program. 45 F-o-r-e-n-s - i- c-s STANDING LEFT-RIGHT: Sally Shattuck Dana Goodnight, Trey Croskell, Glenda Robinson, Susan McQuade, Mrs. Rankin, sponsor. SEATED LEFT-RIGHT: Tara Nicholson, Vickie Williams, Sherre Goodnight, Terri Tuttle, Rick Amspiger, and Susan Seacat. EXTRACURRICULAR SPEECH ACTIVITIES: Attendence at speech clinics in Dodge City and Garden City; participation in contests at Fowler, Garden City, and Wichita; performances for civic The Following students received a one rating at state contest on the one-act play SORRY WRONG NUMBER , Susan McQuade, Glenda Robinson, Terri Tuttle, Vickie Williams, Susan Seacat, Rick Amspiger, and Trey Croskell. SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: Tara Nicholson, Rita Wright, Sondra Rankin, and Sponsor Neal Hill. AHS Clipperette Staff, under the direction of Neal Hill, compiled a quantity of school stories during the 1971-72 year despite the fact that there were only three students enrolled in journalism. Two of the girls, Rita Wright, and Tara Nicholson were advanced journalism students, and Sondra Rankin was a beginning journalist. Part of the class's responsibilities was to act as a public relations outlet for AHS by sending stories to both local and regional newspapers and to radio and television stations. 46 Marching BlueJays No. I A HS Concert Band This year was once again a most busy and productive one for the Ashland Blue Jay Band. Numbering over 70 members this year's marching band with the help of the twirling line and flag corp once again maintained its high rating at marching contests and performances throughout the state. Sound the jazz-rock ensemble made up of students within the band performed before audiences at home basketball games and for a capacity crowd at its annual jazz concert which helped further heighten interest in the now music. Of course the symphonic band continued establishing itself as a top concert organization in concert performances and at all festivals performing works such as a contemporary selection entitled Thesis and the classic band piece, Incantation and Dance. 48 5 Woodwind Quintet Trombone Quartet IS r p f P f d t AjLtidLf-dui a a H.MJr.l r a L TO R: M. Mull, K. Stegman, R. Wright, D. Proctor, S. Dome, M. Hensley, C. Coverdale, C. Southards, M. Brown, J. Butler, G. Robinson, S. Seacat, D. McPhail, R. Haley, D. Waits, B. Krier, J. Amspiger, P. Bloch, J. Breit, C. Thielan, M. Haydock, C. Seaboum, D. Redger, C. Stevens, N. Smith, S. Goodnight, G. Proctor, K. Pike, P. Butler, S. McQuade, S. Kennedy, D. Goodnight, S. Seacat, S. Shattuck, V. Williams, M. Williamson, J. Watson, D. Stevens, C. Anderson. SR. HIGH CHORUS This was a performance year for the High School vocal music students. The Concert Choir grew in number from 60 members last year to 84 this year. The Girl's Glee performed for a Y-teens district rally in October. Also the Concert Choir played a large part in the annual Veteran's Day program. The Choraliers again represented AHS many times during the year by performing for Kiwanis, Eastern Star, BPW and various other community groups throughout the year. The Choralier Concert was in November, Girl's Glee performed in December for the annual Y. W. C. A. Christmas Vespers. Also during December the Vocal Music Department held their annual Sounds of Christmas concert for the first time in the history of AHS the vocal music dept, was seen performing in new choir robes. In February, the concert choir and Choraliers were asked to perform at the annual Choral Clinics at Fort Hays State. The choir received a clinic from Mr. Archie Brown of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mr. Brown is a world renowned choral director. On March 16, Ashland High School hosted the League Vocal Music Festival. As usual the choruses, small ensembles, and solos, did extremely well and received superior ratings. Also in March, The W. S.U. Singers presented a concert. Mr. Harrison Boughton did a short clinic with the AHS Concert Choir. March also marked the 2nd annual Choralier and Stage Band Tour. Other performances include the State Contest in April, and the Pop Concert and the High School Graduation in May. L. Schweitzer, N. Messer, D. Moore, R. Duvall, D. Mullendore, G. Krier, S. Rankin, R. Arnspiger, S. Sanders, B. Duvall, R. Lipsett, K. Mishler, A. Howell, T. Humphreys, G. Krier, C. Theander, D. Cusick, V. Thompson, B. Bayne, R. Stegman, L. Nicholson. D. Thielan, P. Harden, D. Thomas, M. Long, J. Harden, B. Seaborn, M. Allison, J. Blue, M. Swanson, H. McNickle, D. Hoffman, R. Hulstine, T. Croskell, D. Theander, R. Carter, G. Mills, D. Cusick, J. Allen, G. German, D. Redger. Music Ratings Sheryl Couch John Philip Sousa Award Janet Amspiger Outstanding Vocal Music Award Solos Leg. State Groups Leg. State Sondra Rankin I- I Band I I Janet Amspiger I- I Chorus I Tom Humpherys I I Mens Glee I I Jana Rankin I- Womens Glee I Dana Waits I- Choraliers I I Rodney Hulstine II Woodwind Q. I Becky Bisel 1+ I Sax. Q. Cathy Anderson II- I Brass Choir I Dani Stevens II Trombone Q. I Brad Seaboum I Senior Girls En. II I Geene Procter I I Junior Girls En. II Gwen Krier II Sophomore Girls En. I I Rick Carter 11+ Freshman Girls EN. II Janeice Watson II Rick Amspiger 11+ Janet Amspiger I I Sally Shattuck II I Dana Waits I Sherre Goodnight I I Sara Seacat I 54 POW! BIF! BLAM! CRUNCH! ATHLETICS Football Stadium Grandstand AHS students, faculty, and administration would like to thank Mr. P. G. Abell and all other contributors for their support in the building of our new stadium. We are ALL proud of the new football stadium, and it is with a great deal of pride that we say, Thank You! We want to give special recognition to Mr. Abell for making the new football bleachers and press box possible. Mr. Abell contributed one-half the total sum required to build the stadium, and the following individuals and or- ganizations contributed the other half of the money: We would also like to thank Mr. Steven McKee and Board of Education and Mr. Barb for their promotion in making the project possible. Mr. P. G. Abell Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Allen Rev. and Mrs. Jay Anderson Mr. Francis Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Philip Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Richard Amspiger Ashland Athletic Boosters Ashland B. P. W. Ashland City Council Ashland Jaycees Ashland Nurses Association Mr. and Mrs. Don Baker Mr. and Mrs. Elva Baker Mr. and Mrs. Les Barricklow Mr. and Mrs. Chan Berryman Mr. and Mrs. James Berryman Mrs. George A. Berryman Mrs. J. C. Berryman Boley Trucking Company Mr. Elmer Broadie Mr. and Mrs. George Broadie Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Broadie Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown Dr. and Mrs. Ivan Burket Citizens State Bank Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Dorsey Englewood Lions Club Mr. and Mrs. John T. Fellers Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Floyd Mr. and Mrs. Art Ganson Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Gardiner Mrs. Muriel Gardiner Mr. and Mrs. Lewis George Mr. and Mrs. Neill George Mr. and Mrs. Olis Goodnight, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Harden Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hardesty Dr. and Mrs. Ron Helton Home Lumber and Supply Co. Mr. and Mrs. Don Howell Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Howell Mr. and Mrs. Vernon C. Howell Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Humphreys Keynoters Kiwanis Club Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Krier Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. McKee Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Me Million Mr. and Mrs. Bill Me Mini my Dr. and Mrs. J. H. McNickle Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Randall Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rankin Dr. and Mrs. M. C. Rankin Mr. and Mrs. Roger Rankin Reed Welding Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Rinehart Mr. and Mrs. Dick Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Gerold Schweitzer Mr. and Mrs. George Seacat Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Seacat Mrs. Kathryn Seacat Mr. and Mrs. Bob Seacat Mr. and Mrs. Dan Shattuck Mr. and Mrs. Willis Shattuck Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Tex Shrewder Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Shupe Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shupe Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Don Spotts Spotts Lumber Co. Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Stein Mrs. Leota Swanson Mr. and Mrs. Jess Waits Mr. and Mrs. John York Mr. and Mrs. Willard Zuehlke 56 Janet Arnspiger, Vicki Milligan, Jana Rankin, Linda Noland, Sheryl Couch. We can FLY! ! ! S.B. in Action Terrie Tuttle, Marilyn Haley, Vickie Thompson, Val Milligan. LOOKOUT!? NO explanation needed A knee warmer for the MIGHTY j ays! !! Blue Jay Football 1st ROW L TO R; B. Bayne, D. Brooks, D. Dielman, V. Griffith, R. Seacat, D. Speer, D. Cusick, R. Thompson, M. Allison, T. Hoffman, B. Speight, 2nd ROW, Coach Rich, R. Hensley, F. Wessner, M. long, R. Booth, P. Harden, A. Schweitzer, B. Schwartz, J. Arnold, G. German, T. Humpreys, D. Hoffman, 3rd ROW; D. Ford, J. Ellis, G. Krier, T. Osborn, J. McPhail, D. Redger, C. Roberts, R. Arnspiger, C. German, M. Swanson, S. Whitfeild, K. Mishler, Coach Gilmore, 4th ROW; S. Sanders, R. Lipsett, R. Hulstine, J. Arnold, R. Carter, J. Harden, H. McNickle, A. Howell, B. Duval, J. Osborn, Coach Haug. Ashland's Fighting Blue Jays won the first three games of the football season before stumbling and winning only two of the next six contests to end the year with a 5-4 record and fourth place in the league. Junior varsity dropped only one tilt to end the successful season with a 6-1 record. Eight seniors, seven juniors, two sophomores, and one freshman lettered in football. Coaches; Rich, Haug, Gilmore. 58 The Fighting Blue jay Defense. Howell kicks an extra point. Seniors Mike Allison H. M. Center lettered 3 Yrs. Bill Speight V David Dielman lettered 2 Yrs. A TEAM FOOTBALL SCHEDULE AHS OP. Coldwater 13 6 Cimmarron 6 0 Fowler 13 7 Minneola 6 18 S.W. Heights 41 8 Protection 0 22 Meade 0 14 Greensburgh 33 7 Johnson 15 50 Tom Hoffman H. M. Linebacker, lettered 2 Yrs. Darrell Cusick Vance Griffith lettered 3 Yrs. Roger Seacat H. M. Def. End, lettered 2 Yrs. B TEAM FOOTBALL SCHEDULE AHS OP. Coldwater 14 8 Buffalo Ok. 12 6 Fowler 25 0 S. W. Heights 41 0 Protection 21 19 Meade 21 33 Greensburg 30 26 David Brooks H. M. Def. Halfback, lettered 2 Yrs. Dennis Speer A. L. Offensive End, lettered 2 Yrs. ALL LEAGUE HONORS Dennis Speer, AHS senior offensive end and Randy Thompson; AHS senior offensive halfback received all league as the highlight of their 1971-72 season. Honorable mention went to seniors Mike Allison, offensive center; David Brooks, defensive halfback; Tom Hoffman, defensive linebacker; Roger Seacat, defensive end; and junior Alan Schweitzer, offensive tackle. CONGRATULATIONS Randy Thompson A. L. Offensive Halfback, lettered 2 Yrs. 59 H. M. is Honorable Mention A. L. is All League Blue Jay Basketball 1972 ROW 1- L TO R: Coach Larry Rich, G. Krier, D. Brooks, R. Thompson, B. Schwartz, D. Speer, J. Arnold, P. Cunningham, M. Allison, R. Seacat, D. Ford, Coach Dale Haug. ROW2-LTOR: R. Br k, M Rankin D. Hulstine, R. Amspiger, T. Humphreys, P. Harden, A. Schweitzer, B. Speight, J. Elks. R°w 3 ■L TOR; J. Urban, S. Whitfield, A. Howell, J. Harden, R. Carter, H. McNicle, M. Carte, J. Arnold, D. Redger, G. Mills. FIRST ROW; Phil Harden, Phill Cunningham, Alan Schweitzer, SECOND ROW; Tom Humphreys, Mike Allison, David Brooks, Bill Speight, FOURTH ROW; Jim Arnold, Bill Schwartz, Randy Thompson, Dennis Speer, Roger Seacat. SEASONS RECORD Ashland Opp. 26 Coldwater 58 59 Meade 61 56 Cimarron 83 55 Med. Lodge 71 62 Protection 57 56 Fowler 57 48 Mullinville 57 59 Minneola 63 League Tournament 63 Protection 81 52 Protection 65 52 Coldwater 58 69 Meade 88 55 Spearville 94 72 Greensburg 67 57 Buklin 71 49 Haviland 54 District Tournament 45 Spearville 75 71 Greensburg 52 Hal McNickle, Rick Carter, Gary Mills, Jim Harden, Jerry Arnold, Andy Howell, Coach Haug. F r e s h m a n Ashland's A-squad basketball team finished the 1971-72 season with a 3-16 record. There were 8 lettermen, 4 of whom will be returning. The B-team had a record of 8-11. The freshmen outranked both teams with a record of 8-3. They also placed fourth in the AHS invitational tourney. CONGRATULATIONS FROSH! ! ! Randy Thompson was rewarded with the title of all league for his hard work in rebounding and point-making. Jim Arnold received honorable mention. Coach Rich said, The 1971-72 basketball season was disappointing as far as winning games is concerned. Although we came close many times, the little extra to put us over the top could not be found. Randy Thompson All League Coach Haug, John Ellis, Rick Amspiger, Randy Brack, David Reiger, Dennis Hulstine, Milton Rankin, Mike Carter, Steve Whitfield, Jim Urban. Iroquois League Champions STANDING: Coach Gilmore, Osborn, Croskell, Arnold, Carter, Hulstine, Harden, Rankin, Swanson, Duvall, Howell, Coach Haug; KNEELING: Amspiger, McNickle, Cunningham, Humphreys, Schwartz, Brooks, Allison, Speer, Harden, McPhail. OUR MOTTO YOU DON'T GET SOMETHING FOR NOTHING High Hurdles Season Records 1972 Dennis Speer 15.9 100 dash McNickle 11 Mile Humphreys 4:42 880 relay Speer, Harden, 1:34.6 Freshman 880 McPhail, Schwartz Harden, McNickle, 1:43.6 Low Hurdles Carter, Arnold Speer 20.9 880=Run Harden 2:03.4 Medley Relay Speer, Harden, 3:49.6 220 yd. dash Schwartz, Humphreys Schwartz 23.8 440 yd. dash Schwartz 51.8 Mile Relay Speer, Harden, 3:32 Shot McNickle, Schwartz Cusick 45' 8 1 4 Broad Jump David Brooks 19' 3 3 4 High Jump Brooks 6' 2 Javlin Cunningham 178' 8 The Ashland track squad enjoyed one of their more successful seasons this year. We were able to compete in nearly all the events of every meet we attended. The season's highlights were: 1st at Southwestern Heights; 3rd at Ashland's Invitational; 3rd at Greens-burg; 3rd at Minneola: 2nd at SWH Freshman-Sophomore Invitational; and finally 1st at the Iroquois League Track Meet. Championship in the League was the first for Ashland in 27 years. This was made possible by the whole team pulling together. Most of Ashland's 58 points were made by 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th places. Firsts were made by Speer in the High Hurdles, Cunningham in the Javelin, Harden in the 880 Run, Amspiger in the 2 Mile Run, and the Medley Relay Team. David Brooks in the High Jump and Phil Cunningham in the Javelin both qualified and went to the state track meet. The enjoyment of working with this squad is surpassed only by admiration in their willingness to work and assume extra responsibilities. Tom Gilmore D i s t a n c e STANDING: Hulstine, Swaonson, Allison, Harden; KNEELING: Arnold, Croskell, Humphreys, Amspiger, Howell. Humphreys, McPhail, Cunningham, Schwartz. Nineteen Hundred And Seventy-Two Howell, Osborn, Cunningham. J U M P E R S McPhail, Rankin, Brooks, Speer. Arnold, Rankin, Speer. Cunningham, McPhail, Harden, McNickle. 63 I.p. LEFT TO RIGHT: Jake Osborn, Steve Sanders, Tom Hoffman, Bill Speight, Don Hoffman, Randy Southards, Mick Long, Russ Hensley, George Krier, and Coach L. N. Hill. Blue Jay swingere engaged in seven meets during the season, placing third in the Coldwater Invitational, winning a dual meet on the Ashland Country Club course against Protection, and winding up in fourth place among seven teams in the league meet at Greensburg. Senior Tom Hoffman was the most consistent low scorer for Ashland. Five other boys who lettered were juniors D.Hoffman, Hensley, and Long, and freshmen Jake Osborn and Steve Sanders. 64 I.D. LEFT TO R.: Randy Thompson, Frank Mulch, Dean Harden, Randy Brack, Randy Lipsett, Bill Sutherland, Gary Mills, Dick Theander, David Redger. Ashland tennis team finished third in the league. Randy Thompson won second in the league in singles and defeated everyone in the league except Manual Oraantia the Greensburg exchange student from Equador who finished second in the State Tennis tournament in the singles the last two years. Frank Mulch and Dean Harden represented Ashland as a doubles team. Other boys out for the squad were beginners and improved rapidly during the season. Golf Tennis Boys Girls Tennis Team Win Honors And Awards The doubles team of Linda Noland and Vicki Thompson brought honors to Ashland High School and the tennis team by winning first in the league meet, first in the Greensburg Invitational, and second in the regional meet to qualify for the state tenis tournament, which was played on the Lyons indoor court because of rain. Vicki and Linda lost to Russell at Lyons (3-6) (6-3) (9-7). Ashland's girls' tennis team won second in the league, Robin Haley winning points in singles and Gail Howell and Cheryl Coverdale in the doubles. Harold Barb was the Coach. Girls Track BACK ROW: L-R: Sheryl Couch, Tara Nicholson, Mary Lee Haydock, Lori Nicholson, Bev. Speer, Beth Bayne, Coach Larry Rich Gail Howell. FRONT ROW: Sara Seacat, Susan Me Quade, Terri Tuttle, Martina Brown SJanis Mullendore. 1972- -TRACK RECORDS 50 yd. Hurd. J. Mullendore 7.8 100 Yd. J. Mullendore 14.9 50 yd. dash T. Nicholson 6.4 100 yd. T. Nicholson 12.1 220 yd. S. Seacat 28.3 440 yd. S. Seacat 64.1 880 Yd. run S. Couch 2:335 3 4 Mile run B. Bayne 4:336 440—Relay......................53:6 880— Relay.....................1:54 Medley Relay . . 2:073 High jump L. Nicholson . . . . . .4'10 Discus L. Nicholson . . . . . . 64'3 Long jump T. Nicholson . . . . . 15'3 Standing jump J. Mullendore . . . .7' 11 Softball Throw S. Couch . . . . . 140'4 Shot put Mary L. Haydock . . . 27'8 The girls track team improved as the year progressed to finish strong in all competition at the end of the season. The team finished second in the League, first in the S W Hts. invitational, first in the Ashland Quad., fourth in Ashland Gem of the Plains and fifth in the regional. Four girls qualified for the State meet at Wichita, Sara Seacat, quarter mile, Sheryl Couch 880 yard run, Beth Bayne 3 4 mile and Lori Nicholson in High Jump. Sara Seacat placed 5th. in the State meet. 65 MEMORIAM to NORMA JEAN THIELEN Mrs. Norma Jean Thielen, mother of Cathy, Don, and Tim Thielen of the Ashland-Englewood school system, passed away April 11 following an extended illness marked by the same patience which endeared her to students during the years she worked with them in the cafetorium. A kind, understanding mother and a willing worker, Mrs. Thielen is sorely missed by all who knew her. 66 KNOW ITS A FRIGHTENING THOUGHT. MY DEAR. BUT SOMEWHERE OUT THERE BEYOND THIS FENCE LIES THE EDGE OF THE WORLD JUNIOR HIGH Vickie Arnold Jim Amspiger Jamie Bisel Betty Brooks Gary Brown Ricky Brunholtz Randy Callison Chris Conners Tommy Cook Jim Creapo Melissa Croskell Terry Cusick Pam Dielm an Mike Ediger Jim Ford Sara Garfield Cindy Hensley Mario Howell Kim Hulstine Wayne McPhail Matt McQuade Rhonda Morrison Jeri Nicholson Kevin Proctor Erin Rankin Linda Romesburg Nancy Smith Janie Marie Stein Don Stevens R. V. Sutherland Jack Undersood Jean Whitfield Lori Anderson Brenda Bayne Barbara Blankinship Don Bloch Mitch Brown Marvina Butler Reed Conners Myrna Cunningham 8th Mary Degnan Becky Dielman Kym Ediger Curtis Fox Greg Gardiner Stanley German Marianne Goings Gayle Goodnight Sue Ann Hink Tim Howell Fred Humphreys Marc Krier Donna McCarty Phillip Messer Tina Morrison Debbie Osborne John Paul Randall Nathan Rankin Tammy Romesburg Kathleen Seacat Ray Lynn Trahem John Tuttle Mary Sue Underwood Maxine Watts Junior High Vocal Music The junior high chorus of 64 members performed at the annual Veteran's Day program, the junior high chorus and instrumental concert and the league vocal festival. At the festival, junior high students for Ashland rated very highly. The general music classes studied all of the aspects of music and the vocal groups performed a wide variety of music. Junior High Band It is quite rare that a director can state that within a musical organization every person seems to carry his share of the work. Ashland's junior high band seems to be one of these rare groups. This was shown at the league junior high instrumental festival where the band, soloists, and ensembles commanded superior ratings almost throughout. For its age I felt honestly that this instrumental organization is made up of some of Kansas' most up and coming musicians, stated Mr. Harms, director. 69 r Jr. High Football BOTTOM ROW: E. Rankin, F. Humphreys, J. Randall, J. Tuttle, T. Cusick, M. Brown, P. Messer, D. Block, T. Howell, SECOND ROW: G. Gardiner, S. German, R. Brunholtz, G. Brown, J. Underwood, B. Me-Phail, T. Cook, R. Callison, TOP ROW: Coach Ellenberger, K. Proctor, J. Ford, M. McQuade, J. Arnspiger, M. Howell, R. Sutherland, Coach Hughes. J. H. Football Scores FOOTBALL SCORES Fowler 36 Ashland 12 Greensburg 8 Ashland 0 Minneola 0 Ashland 26 Meade 18 Ashland 0 Protection 7 Ashland 6 Coldwater 0 Ashland 18 Jr. High Basketball And Track FIRST ROW: K. Hulstine, M. McQuade, T. Cusick, R. Callison, T. Herd. SECOND ROW: Coach Hughs, K. Proctor, R. Sutherland, A. Rankin, T. Cook, J. Amspiger, M. Howell, M. Ediger, Coach Ellenberger. FIRST ROW: Coach Hughs, J. Randall, J. Tuttle, F. Humphreys, R. Conners, T. Howell, Coach Ellenberger. KNEELING: N. Rankin, M. Brown, M. Krier, Greg Gardiner—not pictured. 71 JR. HIGH TRACK SQUAD RELAY TEAM C-a-n-d-i-d-s 72 RECESS TIME SURE ELIES WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN SIXTH GRADE: FIRST ROW: 1. Mr. Hill; 2. B. Bayne; 3. S. Brooks; 4. G. Callison; 5. H. Croskell; 6. T. Ediger; 7. M. Fox; 8. M. Fox; 9. M. Gilmore; 10. D. Goodnight. SECOND ROW: 11. V. Hess; 12. G. Krier; 13. G. Lowrie; 14. D. Mishler; 15. K. Nicholson; 16. L. Proctor; 17. J. Seacat; 18. J. Seacat; 19. K. Shelit; 20. J. Thomas. THIRD ROW: 21. J. Trahern; 22. Mrs. Rinehart; 23. G. Abbott; 24. J. Baker; 25. T. Barlow; 26. D. Breit; 27 J. Brooks; 28. R. Carter; 29. A. Cox. FOURTH ROW: 30. S. Duvall; 31. J. Fellers; 32. K. Harmon; 33. G. Krier; 34. B. Mings; 35. D. McPhail; 36. B. Seacat; 37. J. Stevens; 38. K. Swanson; 39. L. Theander. FIFTH ROW: 40. T. Thielen; 41. D. Watts; 42. K. Watts. FIFTH GRADE: SIXTH ROW: 43. Mrs. Klein; 44. J. Anderson; 45. D. Arnold; 46. J. Barlow; 47. B. Bayne; 48. M. Betschart; 49. L. Brooks; 50. T. Brown; 51. B. Butler; 52. R. Cusick. SEVENTH ROW: 53. K. Degnan; 54. J. Ediger; 55. B. Fox; 56. M. Gardiner; 57. R. Harmon; 58. S. Hess; 59. D. Hink; 60. G. Krier; 61. M. Martin; 62. S. Malott. EIGHTH ROW: 63. J. Mull; 64. J. McPhail; 65. D. McQuade; 66. K. Nusz; 67. G. Romesburg; 68. D. Seabourn; 69. C. Shupe; 70. S. Williams; 71. C. Williamson; 72. C. Wright. 74 FIRST ROW: Mrs. Jay Anderson, Craig Barlow, Tammie Bates, Jimmy Bloch, Joe Breit, Robin Brooks, David Butler, Sarah Beth Crane. SECOND ROW: Sarah Croskell, Ronda Culver, Marc Ediger, Jacque Fellers, Steve Fellers, Valerie Fisher, Nancy Gilmore, Greg Goodnight. THIRD ROW: Dalen Graff, Sharon Hendricks, Karen Hensley, Cherie Jacques, Nancy Krier, Amy Low-rie, Beth Milligan, Dana Mills. FOURTH ROW: Theresa McGonigle, Susan McPhail, Kirby Romesburg, Kathryn Shattuck, Becky Shelit, Monica Snell, Melody Stebens, Sandra Sutherland. FIFTH ROW: John Watts. F o u r t h G r a d e FIRST ROW: Mrs. Ron Culver, David Akers, Wade Barlow, Don Brooks, Robert Cook, Houston Hendricks, Laurie Hill, Shirley Hink. SECOND ROW: Beth Krier, Diane Krier, Edward Lowrie, Kevin Marie, Mark Messer, Mike Milam, Cindy Mills, Calvin McGonigle. THIRD ROW: Jeff Rich, David Seacat, Michael Seacat, Allen Shaw, Tammy Southards, Larry Stebens, Mike Stein, Darla Stevens. FOURTH ROW: Melanie Swanson, Ernest Swartz, Karen Swartz, Rhona Schweitzer, Larry Theander, John Waits, Debbie Watts, Kena York. 5 e c o n d r a d e FIRST ROW: C. Abbot, S. Butler, B. Bestschart, W. Butler, D. Chant ell, M. Blankinship, K. Connor, W. Cook, S. Crane, D. Davis. SECOND ROW: L. Degnan, B. Ediger, D. Ediger, R. L, Eubank, P. Fellers, J. Goings, D. Harmon, P. Johnson, J. Krier, B. A. Long. THIRD ROW: R. Mings, G. McMinimy, K. B. McQuade, K. Nusz, Y. Rich, A. Shattuck, D. Watts, L. Watts, M. Williams, S. J. Woodruff. FOURTH ROW: Mrs. Lipsett. F I r s t G r a d e FIRST ROW: D. Akers, K. Barlow, A. Carter, T. Fellers, M. Foster, M. Gilmore, D. Heath, K. Hill. SECOND ROW: M. Isenbart, J. Krier, K. Maris, V. McMinimy, K. McPhail, M. McPhail, R. Preis-ner, S. Reed, A. Rich. THIRD ROW: S. Rich, R. Seacat, M. Shelit, G. Shupe, A. Snell, K. Swanson, S. Woodruff, F. Young, Mrs. Work. 76 K-i-n-d-e-r-g-a-r-t-e-n A.M. Katharine Butts Debbie Davis Anette Droste Cassandra Ellenberger Vaughn Fisher Donita Graff Darin Harmon David McGonigle Debbie Stevens Linda Stein Donna Schweitzer Ricky Walker Dedra York Karla Young Naoma Simmons P.M. Brian Barlow Mike Butler David Conner Jeff Ediger Richard Foster Kelly Nusz Angela Rich Tammy Reed Stephanie Shaw Stacey Stebens Jamie Watts Mrs. Naomi Simmons, Ashland kindergarten teacher, is retiring after 29 years of teaching, all in Clark County. She spent seven years in rural Clark County schools, two years as an elementary teacher, and twenty years as kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Simmons belongs to Delta Kappa Gamma, Eastern Star, KNEA, NEA, and Clark County Teachers' Association. We, the Seniors, of 1972, would like to pay special tribute to Mrs. Simmons, who was the first teacher encountered by many members of the class. We would like to thank her for taking so much time and patience with each of us in the first year of school. Our BEST wishes go with her as she retires. 78 ADVERTISING LEONARD JULIA’S LITTLE STORE Open 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. “Fine Foods and Friendly Folks” Phone 635-2276 McPHAIL UPHOLSTERY REPAIR Phone 635-4452 RON CULVER CHEV. OLDS. Ashland, Kansas Phone 316-635-2519 Krause Plow Parts Yamaha Bikes FRANK REED WELDING Custom Welding and Repair Work Phone 635-2982 ROBERTS FRESH FOODS WESNER’S FURNITURE Phone 635-2315 Phone 635-2533 Ashland, Kansas Ashland, Kansas LIVESTOCK TRUCKING Any time Any Place HAROLD-JOAN SOUTHARDS Ashland. Kansas Phone 635-4461 Agent Gary Casey GANSONS Featuring the latest Styles fabrics for Women Children Bobbie Brook, Janzen, Betty Rose Nardis, J-Nelle, Buster Brown McCalls, Simplicity, (Bonded double-knits other quality fabrice) GANSONS “Where the Nicest Clothes Hang Out” it’s COCA-COLA BOTTLING the Teal COMPANY thing DODGE CITY, KANSAS ASHLAND. KANSAS. 67831 Complete Insurance and Financial Service Phone 635-2298 FELLER’S MOTOR CO. Ford Mercury FAIRMONT FOODS CO. Phone 635-2246 Serving Southwest Kansas with quality dairy products Dodge City, Kansas 67801 COVERDALEBODY SHOP Auto Body Repair, Painting, and Wrecker Service Phone 316-635-2519 “Please Drive Carefully” WALLINGFORD ELEVATOR COMPANY INC. Grain Feed — Seed Ashland — Acres Sitka Phone 316-635-2221 MILLIGAN PHARMACY “The Drug Store You Can Patronize with Confidence.” Phone 635-2322 Ashland, Kansas ASHLAND LOCKER SYSTEM Marvin Lovella Cusick Phone 316-635-2522 or 2289 Ashland, Kansas BEN ELLIS ELECTRIC “It’s A Pleasure To Serve You” Electical Contractor Electric Appliances Sales Service ASHLAND AUTO SUPPLY Phone 635-2276 or 635-4444 Phone 316-635-2916 FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. . . of Clark County All Types of Insurance Agency Manager Bob Barlow Phone 316-635-2519 The Farm Organization For the Farmer The Students Ashland High School Dear Students: We at the Stockgrowers State Bank want to take this opportunity to extend to all the Blue Jays our hearty congratulations on this year of achievement as recorded in the annual. As a result of a fine school and the concern of a dedicated staff supported by a friendly community, you have been provided with a sound basis for success in the future. This bank also has a concern for you and all our customers in providing the best of financial services for your convenience and the good of the community. We take particular interest in our service to students, as the faculty and the school. Many students have gone on to higher education with assistance from this bank. Our desire to serve the Ashland community well is our constant policy. Consider this an invitation to discuss any financial matters with our personnel and officers. We would welcome the opportunity to serve you here and away from home. Sincerely, THE STOCKGROWERS STATE BANK Ashland, Kansas Build Toward A Great Future DON SPOTTS LUMBER COMPANY GARY LOWRIE STEVEN’S APPLIANCE COMPANY OIL COMPANY Air Conditioning and Heating Flite-Fuel Gasoline . . . 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ECKLES DEPARTMENT STORE SAM'S SHOE STORE Jim and Virgil Allen Dodge City, Kansas Phone 225-5451 700 Second Ave. Dodge City, Kansas DAVIS SALSBURY FLOOR COVERING BOB LOVE JEWELRY Bob Love, Owner Carpet Inlaid Linoleum, Plastic Wall Tile Cork. Rubber, Asphalt Tile Dodge City. Kansas Phone 227-6471 300 W. Highway 56 207 Gunsmoke and Village Square Phone 227-2031 Dodge City, Kansas THE SENIOR CLASS AND MR. BARB WANT TO THANK ALL THE MERCHANTS FOR THEIR WONDERFUL SUPPORT. YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS! In 1971: Iran celebrated her 2.500th anniversary. India and Pakistan had a war. East Pakistan became Bangladesh, American troops continued their withdrawal from Vietnam, astronauts used a Lunar Rover on the moon, the U S. ping-pong team visited China, Mrs. Nixon visited Africa. Communist China entered the United Nations. Kissinger arranged for President Nixon to visit Peking, Nikita Khrushchev died, Russian Premier Kosygin visited Canada. Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau got married. British soldiers struggled to maintain order in northern Ireland, and the U S. began her Mariner probe of Mars.