Ashland High School - Bluejay Yearbook (Ashland, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1976 volume:

WORLD EVF� 4. 7 6 75 HOFF A MISSING — James P 7 4 75 BILLIE JEAN KING — After winning her 6th str don Singles title she empha was her last major Singles “JAWS” BIG MONEY-MAt Here Roy Scheider and battle mechanical shark of movie. 11 11 75 ANGOLA — Soldi viet-backed MPLA, the P ment for the Liberation o weapons in the air in Luan Angolan independence froi ’W °'«5 Of C, Comer Omm Of China i I 10 12 Well, our time here is almost over and we leave with much to remember, It's kind of sad to think that it's coming to an end. Yet in many ways it is really just the Busy. . .Busy. . .Busy. A-club at its finest e Faculty............3 Seniors...........11 Juniors...........27 Underclassmen. .33 Athletics.........38 Activities. ... 55 Organizations. . 69 Junior High. . . 83 Grade School. . .95 It looks like your halo's slipping, Joe. Students enjoy Saturday moring cartoons. . . Come on Chris, let me have Whats the matter Greg—do they have one! you cornered? Typical day at the grade school. . . 2 - The Guiding Light MR. HAROLD McCREIGHT Superintendent PHYLLIS FELLERS Supt. Secretary I salute the members of the Class of 1976. In this Bi-Centennial year of our Nation's history, our attention is repeatedly directed to our heritage and the mul-ti-vared interrelated, religious, educational, cultural, economic historical components which make up our national heritage. We have a great Nation. We are recipients of it's seemingly endless bounty: We are charged with the responsibility to maintain it's natural resources and productivity for future centuries of National developement. I direct your thoughts to your personal religious heritage, I Cor. 6:19--------Ye are not your own-------and I Cor. 7:23 -----Ye are bought with a price; be not therefore servants of men. I exhort you to continue in this heritage and develop your individual spiritual life as your contribution to our National heritage. Your future awaits you. Your heritage is your strength. Godspeed! BOARD OF EDUCATION PATRICIA KRIER HARRY 0. WALKER Vice-President JAMES HARPER PHYLLIS S. SHATTUCK President WILLIAM JAQUES RON MORRISON WARREN CONNER 4 ■ BETTY MARTIN Elementary Secretary DOUGLAS INDERLIED Ass't Principle Welcome Back, Kotter DUANE COATS LOIS CROSKELL TOM GILMORE Mathematics Foreign Languages Science and Publications MIKE DOBSON Social Science 6 NANCY DOBSON Science and Jr. High Math I JF-1 I Teachers Survive Another Year At AHS LELAND HILL English and Journalism DOUGLAS INDERLIED Science FRANK LONG Councelor and Phsycology SALLY MCQUADE English and Speech 7 SHIRLEY PINNICK Girl's Physical Education DONNA RANKIN Jr. Sr. High English LARRY RICH Jr. High Math, Boys P.E. ROBERT SELBY Business Education CHARLES ROUSE SUE ROUSE Instrumental Music Substitute Librarian JANE SHREVE Jr. Sr. High Social Science ELDO LARRICK Custodian OTIS WATSON Custodian PHOTO Not Availablo HENERY FOX, HERB HUGHS, MAXINE HUGHS, BARBARA STRODEMAN, BEA COVERDALE, JACK MILLAM, CHARLIE STROUS, VERNON CLARK PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE FREDA HINK, CAROL WOODRUFF JANE HARDEN 9 A The New Zoo Review! Nathan Jack and Butch R.V. and Becky Chris and Cindi Tom Gilmore—Sponsor Sue, Nancy, and Gayle Mary Sue and Randy Editor—Nancy Smith Assis. Editor—Becky Dielman Business—Jack Underwood, Butch McPhail Sports—Randy Callinson, R.V. Sutherland Organi zati ons— Ga yl e Goodnight Student Body—Chris Conner Photography—Gayle Goodnight, Randy Callison, Nathan Rankin Activities—Mary Sue Underwood Music—Nathan Rankin Typists—Sue Hink, Chris Conner Sponsor—Tom Gilmore Mr. Gilmore's not here so relax! Jim and Erin Boy am I tough!!!!!!!!! There it comes! Well, they finally got you two to work!! It's amazing!!!!!!! Gee, I missed! DOUG INDERLIED SPONSOR DONNA RANKIN SPONSOR JANIE STEIN STUCO-PRES. JAMIE BISEL JIM FORD JIMARNSPIGER SEC. TRES. STUCO-REP. DANCE COUNSIL 12 VICKI ARNOLD MELISSA CROSKELL MATT MCQUADE STUCO VICE-PRES. STUCO SEC., TRES. PRES. MOTTO—A MAN PRACTICES THE ART OF ADVENTURE WHEN HE KEEPS HIS HEART YOUNG AND HIS EXPECTIONS HIGH AND NEVER ALLOWS HIS DREAMS TO DIE. FLOWER—WHITE ROSE CHRIS CONNER STUCO-REP. RANDY CALLISON R.V. SOUTHERLAND CINDI PARSONS 13 RANDY BRACK ERIN RANKIN RICK BRUNHOLTZ Does anybody know who these guys are? JACK UNDERWOOD NANCY SMITH PAM DIELMAN VAUGHN CLARK 14 JEAN WHITFIELD KIM HULSTINE BUTCH MCPHAIL JERI NICHOLSON TOM COOK 15 LARRY BRACK Me TERRY CUSICK DON STEVENS Typical class room discussion. CAMMIE BECKERDITE BETTY BROOKS Sunlight at last Pam found the ball Yes, of course it was a tree General Hospital Don't act stupid we know the you say you're studying to be a what? ball is behind you Senior Achievements Vicki Arnold—Tennis 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Track —1,2; Band l 2 3 4; Lettered l 2 3 4; Stage Band I —1 2,3; Brass choir—1 3,4; Vocal Music 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls Triple Trio 2; Choraliers 1,2,3,4; Fresh. Girls Ensemble; Scholarship Letter 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 1,2,3; N.H.S. 3, Pres. 4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,3,4; Y-Teens 1,2,3; Stuco Vice Pres. 4; Class Pres. 1, Vice Pres. 2; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Powder Puff 1,2,3,4; Teach-Aid 4; Forensics 3,4; Outstanding Vocal Award Jim Arnspiger—F.B. 1; B.B. 1; Track 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3,4; Lettered 2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3; Lettered 2; Percussion Ensemble 1,2; Vocal Music 2,3,4; Lettered 4; Boys Chorus 2,3,4 A-Club 1,2, 3,4; Dance Council 3, Pres. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Cammie Beckerdite—Track 2; Vocal Music 1,2; Lettered 1,2; Fresh. Girls Ensemble; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Sr. Play Jamie Bisel — Band 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Stage Band I, 1,2,3; Sax Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Vocal Music 1, 2; Girls Chorus 1,2; Fresh. Girls Ensemble Scholarship Letter 1,2,3,4; N.H.S. 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Y-Teens 1,2,3; Stuco Rep. 3; Class Sec Tres. 4 Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Teach—Aid 4; 1975 Homecoming Queen; John Phillips Sousa Award Larry Brack—Golf—2,3 Lettered 2,3; Vocal Music 3,4 Lettered 4; Boys Chorus 3,4 Drama Club 3; Dance Council 3; Jr. Play; Sr. Play Randy Brack—F.B. 1; B.B. 1,2,3; Tennis 1,2; Lettered 2; Band 1,2; Percussion Ensemble 1; Scholarship Letter 1,2,3,4; Stuco Rep. 2; Class Officer 1; Sr. Play; Teach—Aid 3; Forensics 4 Betty Brooks—Vocal Music 3,4 Lettered 4; Girls Chorus 3,4; Y-Teens 3,4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Powder Puff 4; Forensics 4 Gary Brown—Golf 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; F.B. 4 Lettered 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Stage Band I 1,2,3, Stage Band II 3; Percussion Ensemble 1,4 Vocal Music 2; Lettered 2; Scholarship Letter 1, 2,3,4; Boys Chorus 2; Brass Choir 3; Boys Ten 2; Choraliers 2; Drama Club 2,3; A-Club 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 3; Class Vice-Pres. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Teach— Aid 4; Photo Club 1,2,3; Forensics 3 Rick Brunholtz—F.B. 3; B.B.— 1; Track 4; Lettered 4; Band 1,2,3; Lettered 1,2,3 Trombone Choir 3; Brass Choir 3; Vocal Music 4; Lettered 4; Boys Chorus 4; Boys Quartet 4; A-Club 2,3,4; Sr. Play; Teach—Aid 4 Randy Callison—F.B. 1,2,3,4; Lettered 3,4; B.B. 1,2, 3,4; Lettered 3,4; Track 3,4; Lettered 3,4; Golf 1,2; Lettered 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Brass Choir 3; Percussion Ensemble 1,2,4; Stage Band I— 3, Stage Band II—3; Vocal Music 1,2,3; Lettered 1, 2,3; Boys Chorus 1,2,3; Boys Ten 2; Choraliers 1,2; Drama Club 1,2 A-Club 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Sweetheart Escort 2,3,4 All League Honorable Mention; Football, 4; Basketball, 4 Vaughn Clark—B.B. 1,2,3,4; Lettered 4; Tennis 3,4; Lettered 3,4; Cross Country 4; Lettered 4; Band 1,2; Vocal Music 3; Boys Chorus 3; A-Club 4 Teach—Aid 3 4 Chris Conner—BB. 3,4 Lettered 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Brass Choir 4; Band Council 3; Vocal Music 1,2; Lettered 1,2 Fresh. Girls Ensemble; Girls Chorus 1,2; Stage Band 2-3; Drama Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2; Y-Teens 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Stuco Rep. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Powder Puff 1,2, 3,4; Teach—Aid 3,4; Photo Club 1,2; All League B.B. 3,4 Tom Cook—F.B. 1,4; Lettered 4; B.B. 1,3,4; Lettered 3,4; Track 1,3,4; Lettered 3,4; A-Club 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Teach—Aid 4 2nd Team All League F.B. 4 Terry Cusick—F.B. 4; Band 1,2; Vocal Music 1,2,3,4 Lettered 4; Boys Chorus 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play Melissa CroskelI—Track 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Lettered 1,2 3; Flute Trio 1 2,3 Band Council 3; Drum Major 3; Vocal Music 1; Lettered 1 Girls Chorus 1; Fresh. Girls Ensemble; Scholarship Letter 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 1,2,3; N.H.S. 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Pres. 4 Cheerleader 1,2; Y-Teens 1,2,3—Sec. Tres. 3; Stuco 18 Sec. Tres. 4; Class Sec. 2; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Powder Puff 4; Teach—Aid 4; Forensics 3,4; Most Inspirational Girl Athlete Pam Dielman—Tennis 1,2,3,4; Lettered 2,3,4; Track 1, 2; Golf 4; Lettered 4 Band 1,2,3,4; Lettered 2,3,4; Woodwind Choir 3; Stage Band 2,3; Vocal Music 1,2, 3; Lettered 1,2; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Choral iers 3 Scholarship Letter 2; Fresh. Girls Ensemble; Drama Club 2,3; Pep Club 1,2; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Class Sec. Tres.; Jr. Play; Sr. Play Powder Puff 1,2,3,4; Teach— Aid 4 Jim Ford—Drama Club 2,3; Stuco Rep. 4; Class Vice-Pres. 3; Jr. Play; Sr. Play Teach—Aid 3,4 Cindy Hensley—Band 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Flute Choir 4; Flute Trio 1,2; Woodwind Choir 3; Vocal Music 1; Girls Chorus 1; Fresh. Girls Ensemble; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Powder Puff 4; Teach—Aid 3,4 Sweetheart Attendant 4; Forensics 3,4 Mario Howell—F.B. 1,2,3,4; Lettered 2,3,4; B.B. 1,2, 3,4; Lettered 3,4 Track 3; Lettered 3; Cross Country 4; Lettered 4; A-Club 1,2,3,4 Sr. Play; Sweetheart Escort 4 Kim Hulstine—B.B. 1,2,3,4; Lettered 3,4; Tennis 1,2, 3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4 Cross Country 4; Lettered 4; Vocal Music 1; Boys Chorus 1; Boys Ten 1; A-Club 1; Jr. Play; Teach—Aid 4; 1976 Sweetheart King; Most Inspirational Boy Athlete Butch McPhail—F.B. 1,3,4 Lettered 3,4; Golf 1,2,3; Lettered 2,3; Annual Staff 4; A-Club 1,2,3,4; Sr. Play; Teach—Aid 4; Jr. Play Matt McQuade—F.B. 1,2,3,4; Lettered 3,4; B.B. 1,2, 3; Track 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Scholarship Letter 1,2; Drama Club 1,2,3 A-Club 1,2,3,4; Stuco Rep. 1,2,3; Class Pres. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Homecoming Escort; Phot Club 1; F.B. All League Honorable Mention 4; Forensics 3 Rhonda Morrison—Band 2,3; Lettered 2,3; Vocal Music 1,2,3,4; Lettered 2,3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; Choraliers 2,3,4; Scholarship Letter 4; Drama Club 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Cheerleader 3; Y-Teens 1,2; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Powder Puff 1,2,3,4; Teach—Aid 4; Sweetheart Attendant 4; Forensics 3,4 Jeri Nicholson—Vocal Music 2,3,4; Lettered 2,3,4; Girls Chorus 2,3,4; Choraliers 2,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Powder Puff 4; Teach—Aid 3,4 Erin Rankin—F.B. 1,2,3,4; Lettered 3,4; B.B. 1,2,3,4; Lettered 4; Tennis 1,2; Lettered 1,2; Cross Country 4; Lettered 4; Band 1,2,3; Lettered 1,2,3; Stage Band I—1,2,3; Brass Choir 2,3; Vocal Music 1,2 Lettered 1,2; Boys Chorus 1,2; Choraliers 1,2; Scholarship Letter 1,2,3,4; N.H.S. 3,4; A-Club 1,2,3,4; Class Pres. 3; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Teach—Aid 3; Boys Ten 1,2 Nancy Smith—B.B. 3,4; Lettered 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Percussion Ensemble 4; Vocal Music 1,2 Girls Chorus 1, 2; Pep Club 1,2; Y-Teens 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Sr. Play; Powder Puff 1,2,3,4; Teach—Aid 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Sweetheart Attendant 3 Cindi Parsons—Track 1; Vocal Music 1; Girls Chorus 1; Drama Club 1,3; Pep Club 1,2; Cheerleader 1; Annual Staff 4; Powder Puff 4; Teach—Aid 4; Transfered 2 Janie Stein—1,2,3,4; Lettered 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Woodwind Choir 1,2,3; Woodwind Quintet 3; Vocal Music 1; Lettered 1; Girls Chorus 1; Fresh. Girls Ensemble; Scholarship Letter 1,2,3,4 Drama Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1,2, 3; Y-Teens 1,2 Stuco Pres. 4; Class Sec. Tres. 1; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Powder Puff 1,4; Teach—Aid 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Sweetheart Attendant 2; Forensics 3 Donnie Stevens—Band 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Brass Choir 3,4; Stage Band I—2,3 Tromebone Choir 3 R.V. Sutherland—F.B. 1,2,3,4; Lettered 2,3,4; B.B. 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; Lettered 1,2,3,4; Vocal Music 2, 3; Lettered 3; Boys Chorus 2,3 Annual Staff 4; A-Club 1,2,3,4; Stuco 4; Class Vice-Pres. 1 Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Homecoming Escort 4 Jack Underwood—F.B. 1,2,3,4; Lettered 2,3,4; Golf 1; Band 1,2; Annual Staff 4; A-Club 1,2,3 Pres. 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; 1975 Homecoming Captain; All League F.B 4 Jean Whitfield—Band 1,2,3; Lettered 1,2,3; Woodwind Quintet 3; Woodwind Choir 2,3; Vocal Music 1,2; Lettered 1,2; Girls Chorus 1,2; Fresh. Girls Ensemble; Scholarship Letter 1,2,3,4; N.H.S. 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, Y-Teens 1,2; Stuco Rep. 1,3; Class Vice-Pres. 2 Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Teach—Aid 4 Sweetheart Candidate 1; 1976 Sweetheart Queen; Forensics 3 19 ALL RIGHT GUYS WHAT DID YOU DO NOW? CINDI, DO YOU REALLY READ THOSE TIME MAGAZINES? IS THAT REALLY CHRIS CONNER? WHO ARE THE CUTE CHICKS WITH THE BOWLS ON THERE HEADS? YES MARIO, YOU MAY GO TO THE RESTROOM. 21 WE WON T ASK WHAT THEY RE DOING. THE OPERATION. Graduation Not The End But The Beginning STUCO Pres Janie Marie Stein Predicts the Future Summa Cum Laude Seniors No More Waiting I The Little Peasant — The Golden Goose Story Theatre Adopted for the Stage By Paul Sills Plays The Little Peasant The Brehmen Town Musicians Is He Fat The Robber Bridegroom Henny Penny The Master Thief Venus And The Cat Fisherman And His Wife Two Crows The Golden Goose Play Cast Vicki Arnold Jamie Bisel Larry Brach Betty Brooks Gary Brown Rick Brunholtz Randy Callison Mellisa Croskell Pam Dielman Jim Ford Director Mrs. Donna Rankin Cindy Hensley Mario Howell Rhonda Morrison Butch McPhail Matt McQuade Jeri Nicholson Erin Rankin R.V. Sutherland Student Director Randy Brach The Seniors of 76 invited children in the Kindergaten and first grade classes, the Seniors of 1988 and 1987 to sit immediately in front of the stage during the performance. We hope the young at Heart of every age enjoyed the fantasies of the Story Theatre The Brehmen Town Musians The Story Of Henny Penny Galloping Gourment Prepares Sr. Breakfast Thanks mom! Mario it looks as if you don't belong with the normal people t . V • v‘ Seniors — Take A Legal Skip Day! Don't Leave yet guys we've just started!! It finally got the best of em! Its not going to be that bad Matt! Mario Where is Rhonda? Nancy did it or was it Jean. You guys can't leave without a sponsor! The Senior Class left A.H.S. May 10, at about 7:00 a.m. First stop was the Little Sahara and we rode dune buggies then it was on to Roman Nose where we swam in a pool with the water temperture about 50 degrees and paddled paddle boats for a while. After Roman Nose we went to Woodward, Okla., and ate at the Oasis . While we were still in Woodward we rode go carts then finally it was time for the trip home. We arrived at about 10:30. Its a cigar Melissa 25 Just call me Mr. Irresestable Smile That's right Sue act yourself only 3 days until it hatches Mmmmmmmmm lunch! Someday I'll be Women!!! Where??? just like Bill S. Sue Underwood Sec. Barbara Blankinship Marvina Butler Victor Clark Reed Conner Myrna Cunningham Mary Degnan Becky Dielman Curtis Fox Class John Fred Humpreys Leland Tuttle Pres. Hill V. Pres. Sponser The Young And Stanley Teresa Gayle Sue German Gillespie Goodnight Hink Tim Howell Marc Krier The Restless Boy are we stacked! Lois Croskell Sponser Greg Gardiner Stuco Tina Morrison Stuco TMmMWMrmxmu • I I i • I til TTTVmi I !• : , uvitii i-mi i Ricky Lamon Donna McCarty Bryan McPhail Phillip Messer Debbie Osborn V.K. Patti No Marianne Goings Dance Council Rick Hill Montie Thompson Kathleen Seacat Frank Salas Teresa Sawyer Tammy Romesburg Nathan Rankin John Randall The Midnight Oh you ! $% ! The Marx Brothers: Miko, Marko, Larryo Boys!!!!!!!! 30 Duh, What's happening?!?! Specials. 2bits, 4bits, 6bits And the crow cocked or is it the cock crowed? Whatcha trying to hide Only 45 more Home-Deb? games to go Stan! What do teachers know? I can squeze harder than you. Going to a masqueade party? We really move our tails for you. Friday Night At The Movies The Man Who Came To Dinner Mrs. Stanley.............. Donna McCarty Mr. Stanley.........................Fred Humphreys Richard Stanley......................Tim Howell June Stanley..........Gayle Goodnight Harriet Stanley....................Katie Seacat John.............................Stanley German Sarah . . . . . . Teresa Sawyer Sheridan Whiteside . . Greg Gardener Maggie Culter .... Marianne Goings Bert Jefferson......................Reed Conner Dr. Bradley.................John Tuttle Miss Preen..........................Mary Degnan Lorraine Sheldon . . . Teresa Gillespie Beverly Carlton .... Nathan Rankin Banjo................... Phillip Messer Professor Metz...................Phillip Messer Mrs. Dexter..............Marvina Butler Mrs. McCutcheon .... Tina Morrison Sandy..............................Ricky Lamon Mr. Baker..........................Bryan McPhail Convicts....................Marc Krier Frank Salas Victor Clark Expressman.................Frank Salas Westcott............................Tina Morrison Radio Technician .Mary Sue Underwood Two Deptuies.......................Ricky Lamon Bryan McPhail One Plainsclothesman . . . Marc Krier Choir.............................Debbie Osborn Monte Thompson Becky Dielman Myrna Cunningham Marvina Butler Sue Hink Director..............Sally McQuade Student Director . Barbara Blankinship The Sophomores James Baker Don Breit Jack Brooks Starla Brooks Gerald Calllson Ronnie Carter Larry Rich Duane Coats 34 Give -N- Take Margaret Fox Millard Fox Mike Gilmore David Goodnight Mike Hardy William Isenbart Kim Harmon Galen Krier Linda Theander Tim Thielen Jill Thomas Jay Trahern Darletta Watts mm Krista Swanson Rena Stinson Joe Stevens Willie Seale Debbi McPhail Brenda Mings Joel Seacat Jim Seacat Bill Seacat Sheryl Sawyer Wes Ruzek Kira Nicholson Debbie Moss Denise M ishler Becky Sawyer Carla Wright Carla Williamson Bill Fox Janna McPhall Bob Selby Pres. V.-Pres. Sec.-Treas. Stuco Stuco Sponsor Mike Betschart Jana Brack Lynn Brooks Terry Brown Brad Butler Elizabeth Carter Ramon Cusick Kelly Degan Janet Ediger Winola Freelove Mark Gardiner Robert Gillespie The Freshman Mickey Mouse Club” Can you believe it; they're studying! Deloras Baker Randy Harmon Danny Hink Mary Hughes Sponsor Greg Krier Rhonda Lamon Mark McCreight Scott Mai lot Don't act weird guys! I bet you think I am taking a test! Janet Mull Kathy Nusz pat Ponder Carol Redburn Cindy Riley Rick Rodgers Gail Romesburg Garth Salyer Dianna Seabourn Crystal Thompson Susie Welch Norma Bowen Tuttle displays form Happiness!!! Is the photographer that funny? Crowd attendence appreciated AHS Athletics Perform Well -3 read on v Turn around Kelly, we're on candid camera Fifteen cheerleaders lead spirit on Friday Nite Football Mighty Bluejays Show their Power Phil, what's that aftershave you're wearing? Who says linemen are slow? 1975 Football The Ashland Fighting Bluejays football team proved to be a top contender in the always tough Iroquois League football race with a second place finish in 1975. The Bluejays finished the season with 7 wins and 2 losses, the best record an Ashland team has accomplished since 1963. Being rated one of the top ten 1-A football teams in the state most of the season, made each player proud to be a part of the large 44 member squad. The record attendence by the Ashland fans received the opportunity to watch the best offensive season Ashland has had in a number of years. The balanced attack saw the Ashland team rushing 360 times for 1708 yards and completing 42 of 97 passes for 936 yards. It was a great privilege to work with such fine young men who throughout the season showed lots of enthusiasm, determination, dedication, the willingness to work hard, a love for the game of football, and demonstrated the mental attitude of true winners . Coach Rich Season's Records 1975-76 Ashland 42 Coldwater 6 Ashland 6 Cimmaron 0 Ashland 14 F ow 1 er 43 Ashland 39 Minneola 0 Ashland 28 Meade 6 Ashland 27 S.W.H. 7 Ashland 7 Protection 12 Ashland 28 Greensburg 12 Ashland 41 Spear vi lie 8 Defense Callison Messer Howell Tuttle Carter McQuade Krier Salas Randall Rankin 39 The 1975 Blue Jay Squad Offense Randall Lowerie Sutherland Messer Tuttle Krier McQuade Underwood Gardiner Salas Krier John Randall All-League 1st Team Defensive Lineman 2nd Team Offensive Back Junior Mario Howell Senior Tom Cook Butch McPhail John Tuttle 2nd Team Defensive Senior All-League 1st Team Lineman Defensive Linebacker Senior 2nd Team Offensive End All-State Honorable Mention Junior Jack Underwood Honorable Mention Center Senior Matt McQuade Honorable Mention Offensive Guard Senior Randy Callison All-League 1st Team Defensive Back Senior Ronnie Carter Honorable Mention Defensive Linebacker Sophomore Gary Brown RV Sutherland Senior Honorable Mention Offensive Back Senior Terry Cusick Senior Phil Messer Honorable Mention Quarterback Junior Erin Rankin Senior m A AHS Girls Tennis Team T The s” a . e t a 1 1 I t 3 e This years tennis team, I must say, was a most talented group of individuals. They were quite enjoyable to coach. The girls expectations were not realized for a variety of reasons. Too few matches, sporadic dedi cation, and bad tournament placement were obstacles this year. Coach Nancy Dobson 1 Singles Melissa Croskell Whats so funny Melissa? Nancy Dobson Coach 2 Doubles Vicki Arnold and Janie Stein 2 Singles Heather Croskell Top Row: L To R M. Croskell, C. Connor, V. Arnold, J. Stein Bottom Row: L To R P. Dielman, S. Welch, H. Croskell, G. Abott C'mon you sweathogs; Let's Boogie!!! Tennis Record 1975-76 Matches Matches Meets Won Lost Coldwater 8 1 Coldwater 7 2 Fowler 2 4 Minneola 4 4 Greensburg Invitational No one placed League Dielman and Connor Ci marron placed 4th Regionals No one placed The Cross Country Flintstones” Jim and Erin qualify for state Cross Country 1975-76 marked a first in AHS history. Cross Country became a team sport rather than an individual sport. With only 1 letterman returning from last year, the Bluejay Cross Country team had a very successful year-topped off by Jim Arnspiger placing 1st in the Regional meet. It takes a lot of self-decipline to run day after day with the only reward being a medal or a high team placing at a meet, but all 7 team members possessed this attribute along with a sense of determination and drive. AHS should be proud of this team which placed well in all meets attended. Two letterman will be returning next year, and hopefully AHS again can compete as a team. Bob Selby Coach 1975-76 Record Garden City Invitational: We Placed 5th Out of 12 Schools, Jim Placed 4th . .10:32, Erin Placed 12th . . 11:09, Kim Placed 26th . . 11:40, Nathan Placed 41st . .12:15, Fred Placed 42nd . . 12:18, Vaughn Placed 70th . . 13:48. Greenburg Invitational: We placed 2nd Out of 4 Schools, Jim Placed 3rd . . 10:45, Erin Placed 4th . . 10:53, Kim Placed 5th . . 10:54, Nathan Placed 11th . . 12:21, Fred Placed 14th . . 12:41, Vaughn Placed 31st . . 15:32. Dodge City Invitational: We Placed 4th Out Of 10 Schools, Jim Placed 5th . . 11:02, Erin Placed 14th . . 11:29, Kim Placed 21st . . 11:49, Nathan Placed 36th . . 12:36 Fred Placed 41st . . 12:49, Mario Placed 48th . . 13:13, Vaughn Placed 59th . . 14:18. Hays High Invitational: We Placed 8th Out Of 19 Schools, Jim Placed 5th . . 10:22, Erin Placed 16th . . 10:46, Kim Placed 52nd . . 11:36, Nathan Placed 60th . . 11:51, Fred Placed 73rd . . 12:31, Mario Placed 84th . . 13:32. Regionals at Hays: We Placed 3rd Out Of 11 Schools, Jim Placed 1st . . 10:21. 4, Erin Placed 4th . . 10.26, Nathan Placed 17th . . 11:36, Fred Placed 24th . . 11:51, Kim Placed 33rd . . 12:13, Vaughn Placed 50th . . 14:18. AHS Cross Country Team of 1975-76 Back Row: L To R Kim Hulstine, Erin Rankin, Vaughn Clark Front Row: L To R Mario Howell, Jim Arnspiger, Fred Humphreys, Nathan Rankin, Coach Selby The Blue Jays Pass, Dribble And Shoot B- ■T earn Ashland 40 Coldwater 33 16 Cimarron 35 19 F ow 1 er 34 29 Minneola 35 30 S. W. Heights 78 45 Haviland 29 48 Protection 34 23 Meade 56 40 Greensburg 37 54 Mullinville 29 48 Spearville 54 B-Team Tournament Ashland 46 Coldwater 40 42 Greensburg 40 The B-Team took first in their tournament. Faithful Fan gives advice! Freshman Ashland 38 Protection 33 27 Fowler 25 32 Coldwater 13 The 1975-76 edition of Ashland Basketball brought with it one of the most successful seasons the Bluejays have had in recent years. Finishing 3rd in the tough Iraquois League Conference rack, the Bluejays ended the season with a 12-7 record. Throughout the long basketball season, the 76 bluejay squad brought many thrills and moments of season to the many people who once again found that basketball can be exciting. One point wins, last second shots, and come from behind wins, all attested to the fact that the Ashland Bluejay Basketball team was and will be nothing to take lightly. 1976 was a fine season, an excellent group of young men and a spring board to a brighter basketball future. Coach Dobson A- T earn Ashland 53 Minneola 42 54 Coldwater 40 47 Cimarron 39 53 Fowler 52 44 Bucklin 43 50 Minneola 39 | 50 Protection 42 62 S. W. Heights 60 ! 56 Haviland 64 50 Protection 47 54 Fowler 64 50 Meade 66 50 Coldwater 49 50 Greensburg 70 56 Mullinville 49 49 Spearville 56 League Tournament Ashland 48 Spearville 63 Regional Tourament Ashland 57 Mullinville 46 F ow 1 er 48 The squad of '76 B -Team Record Ashland 12 Coldwater 28 13 Cimarron 22 6 Fowler 32 15 Minneola 13 23 SWH 21 19 Protection 40 13 Meade 12 18 Greensburg 14 26 Bucklin 32 B-Team Tournament Ashland 20 Greensburg 26 Ashland 24 Greensburg 21 (3rd place) A -Team Record Ashland 40 Minneola 49 35 Coldwater 59 15 Cimarron 65 29 Fowler 39 I 20 Bucklin 41 35 Minneola 47 6 Protection 68 32 SWH 21 23 Haviland 42 21 Protection 84 34 Greensburg 49 32 Fowler 39 1 23 Meade 46 29 Coldwater 56 33 Bucklin 53 25 Spearville 42 23 Haviland 37 38 Greensburg 31 WRITE-UP Our second season of basketball was a success in my mind. We had two seniors, five juniors, four sophomores, and nine freshman out for the squad. The squad was young and we had a lot to learn. We learned as much as I thought possible and will improve on that next year. We won two games out of eighteen on the varsity level, and five out of eleven on the junior varsity level. I thought we were very competitive in all but a few games—but we will improve much next year for most schools in the league have had a program much longer than ours. I felt we improved on our fundamentals and basic basketball skills about 300-400% as evidenced by closer scores in the games. I was very satisfied and am looking forward to the future in Ashland girls basketball IF the program continues to improve . Coach Gillaspie 46 A-team: G. Goodnight D. McPhail, T. Morrison, T. Sawyer, B. Blankin-ship, C. Conner, K. Harmon, D. Moss, N. Smith, B. Sayer Seniors Nancy Chris Conner Smith All League B-Team: J. McPhail, C. Thompson, J. Mull, D. Seabourn, K. Degnan, J. Ediger, H. Croskell, C. Williamson T. Sawyer puts up a shot for AHS Wide World Of Tennis Hey, let's both hit the ball at the same time, and see how far it will go!!! Vaughn Clark number one singles Tennis met its most successful year in quite some time as the Blue jay netters placed second in the League meet and won many individual acclaims throughout the year. Kim Hulstine and Fred Humphrey finished the year by claiming the League Championship in doubles while the rest of the team advanced and showed bright promise for years to come. Several of the fussballers return next year with only Kim Hulstine and Vaughn Clark advancing to the College ranks. Coach Dobson We're ready world!!!! Back Row: Coach Dobson, B. Butler, D. Goodnight, F. Humphrey, K. Hulstine, V. Clark Front Row: F. Salas, J. Cramner, M. McCreight, D. Breit, W. Ruzek 48 Tom And Jerry Grape Ape Scott Malott Pam Dielman Debbie Osborne Coach Hill, Gary Brown, Byran McPhail, Mike Gilmore Our favorite place, . . . FOUR! Jill and Pam Gary and Bryan 49 Scott, Pam, Debbie, Mike Golf Review Six golfers, including four boys and two girls, earned letters during a somewhat hectic season frought with inclement weather, disappointing scores, and waning optimism. Highlights of competition included the Ashland Invitational during which the two-man team earn ed second-place medals, and the Protection Invitational, which introduced a new concept into high school golf: the idea of playing nine holes on two different courses (Protection's and Coldwater's) during the same 18-hole tournament. Swinging for the Blue Jay squad this year were two seniors, Gary Brown and Pam Dielman; two Juniors, Bryan McPhail, and Debbie Osborne; sophmore Mike Gilmore; and freshman Scott Malott. Girls Track AHS GIRLS TRACK RECORDS 1976 50 yd. Hurdles J. Mullendore 7.8 100 yd. Hurdles J. Mullendore 14.9 110 yd. Hurdles D. Moss 15.2 50 yd. Dash T. Nicholson 6.4 75 yd. Dash S. Seacat 9.7 100 yd. Dash T. Nicholson 12.1 220 yd. Dash S. Seacat 27.8 440 yd. Dash S. Seacat 62.1 880 yd. Run B. Bayne 2:32.5 3 4 Mile Run B. Bayne 4:33.6 Mile Run S. Garfield 5:44.4 High Jump L. Nicholson 4'10 Long Jump T. Nicholson 15 3 Shot Put M. Cunningham 3 7'5 3 4 Discus C. Connor 100' 1 2 Softball Throw S. Smith 181' 1 1 2 440 Relay B. Sawyer, J. Mull, C. Thompson, D. Moss 52.6 880 Relay B. Sawyer, J. Mull, C. Thompson. D. Moss 1:49.89 Mile Relay D. McCarty, J. Mull, N. Smith, D. Moss 4:38.9 Medley Relay D. McCarty, D. Moss, B. Dielman, S. Seacat 2:01.4 1976 TRACK RECORDS •110 yd. Hurdles Debbie Moss 15.2 100 yd. Dash Becky Sawyer 12.5 220 yd. Dash Debbie Moss 28.0 440 yd. Dash Donna McCarty 70.3 880 yd. Run Gail Abbott 2:47.5 Mile Run Kathleen Seacat 6:46.5 High Jump Janet Ediger 4'6 Long Jump Becky Sawyer 14 9 •Shot Put Myrna Cunningham 3 7'5 3 4 Discus Chris Connor 96'3 •Softball Throw Sharon Smith 181' 1 1 2 •440 Relay B. Sawyer, J. Mull, C. Thompson, D. Moss 52.6 •880 Relay B. Sawyer, J. Mull, C. Thompson, D. Moss 1:49.89 •Mile Relay D. McCarty, J. Mull, N. Smith, D. Moss 4:38.9 Medley Relay N. Smith, M. Croskell, B. Sawyer, D. Moss 2:06 •New School Record Debbie Moss in the hurdles along with the 880-Relay, both went to State with a third in Regionals SPRINTERS Girls Track DISTANCE THROWERS JUMPERS The girls track team proved very competitive and successful this track season by placing at the following meets, Ashland Quad—1st, Coldwater Relays—2nd, Ashland Invitational—3rd, Iroquois League—3rd, and Regional meet—10th. Six school records were set this year and four girls qualified and participated at the State track meet. This was the first year since Ashland has had a girls track team that we had a squad large enough to participate in all events. This, along with the girls dedication and ability, made this season a very worth while and enjoyable experience. Coach Rich M. CroskelI, J. Mull, N. Smith, D. McCarty, J. McPhail MILE RELAY 51 Boys Track ASHLAND 120 yd. High BOYS TRACK RECORDS 1976 Hurdles 180 yd. Low D. Speer 15.9 Hurdles D. Speer 20. 100 yd. Dash R. McNickle 9.9 220 yd. Dash R. McNickle 21.2 440 yd. Dash R. McNickle 49.2 880 yd. Run B. Moore, D. George 20.1 Mile Run W. Santee 4:26 2 Mile Run E. Rankin 9:36.2 High Jump D. Brooks 6'2 Long Jump J. Randall 20'8 Pole Vault R. Trease, H'8 Discus P. Cunningham 139'7 Javlin D. Walker 199' 1 1 4 Shot Put T. Cook 47' 8 3 4 880 Relay H. McNickle, M. McQuade, J. Harden, J. Randall 1:32.5 Medley Relay H. McNickle, J. Harden, J. Randall, P. Messer 3:44.9 Mile Relay H. McNickle, J. Harden, P. Messer, J. Randall 3:26.8 BEST TIMES OR DISTANCES OF 1976 120 yd. High Hurdles 180 yd. Low John Tuttle 16.1 Hurdles John Tuttle 21.7 100 yd. Dash John Randall 10.3 220 yd. Dash John Randall 23.3 440 yd. Dash John Randall 52.4 880 yd. Run Erin Rankin 2:07 Mile Run Erin Rankin 4:29 •2 Mile Run Erin Rankin 9:36.2 High Jump Ronnie Carter 5'6 Long Jump Ronnie Carter 17'5 Discus Gerime Krier 126'8 Javlin Rick Brunholtz 144'3 •Shot Put Tom Cook 47' 8 3 4 880 Relay J. Tuttle, M. McQuade, R. Sutherland, J. Randall 1:34.19 Mile Relay J. Tuttle, P. Messer, M. McQuade, J. Randall 3:45.2 Medley Relay R. Sutherland, M. McQuade, J. Tuttle, E. Rankin 3:50.3 •New School Record F E G I 0 H k BOYS TRACK Erin Rankin recieved second place in both the Mile and the 2 Mile at Regionals and then went on to the State track meet to take a third place medal in the Mile and a second place in the 2 Mile Boys Track M. McQuade J. Tuttle, J. Randall, R. Sutherland J. Tuttle, M. McQuade, R. Sutherland, P. Messer Boys Track SPRINTERS DISTANCE Monday Night Football — Ashland Style Ends In Tie 14-14 Looks like we've got it sinched! Come on team don't give up now! Come on Kelly and Betty give me a break. John, where are you John?!?!? You can't ever tell how important a finger can be. Chris?!? Run?!? Nancy?!? Block?!? Quit smiling Mary, grit your teeth! With these as cheerleaders what do you expect! 57 Attendent: Janie Stein Co-Captain: R .V. Sutherland Attendent: Nancy Smith Co-Captain: Matt McQuade Colette Barrett Shauna Trent Ronnie Sherrie Green Broadie Betschart Dome Ediger Edmonston 0) O 20 The A.H.S. Parade Freshmen Sophomores The Week of 75 Homecoming was spent with the classes busily making floats using the idea FAIRYTALES . The parade consisted of the football team, the pep club, the Bluejay Band, the queen candidates, followed by the floats. The Freshman won 1st place, the Sophomores won 2nd, place, and the Juniors and Seniors tied for 3rd place. That evening the Ashland Bluejays downed the Meade Buffalos for a Homecoming victory. Saturday night was the Homecoming dance. Whats Happen’in Queens and Captains of the future Come on boys smile!!!! 19 Sweethea Jean Wl Kim Hulsti Rhonda Morrison Mario Howell Freshman Sophomore Junior Becky Sawyer Ramon Cusick Heather Croskell Gary Lowrie Cindy Hensley Randy Callison Mary Sue Underwood Reed Conner SENIORS s From 1776 To 2076 One Nation Under God •'•A- AQ You're look'in good Chris 8th Annual Pop Concert The Four Stoogies •r! ma The Ashland High School Chior The Ashland High School Band Butch are you okay? You sensuous thing. Randy at his best C'mon Jack look alive It's a bird Hey look everyone we can fly Sober up Scott It's true love Oh-no! Adv. PE girls going wild AHS sex symbols Midnight Special Amahl And The Night Visitors Amahl and the Night Visitors , a one-act opera, was presented by the High School Choir on Tuesday, December 9. In this opera, a crippled boy and his mother are approached by three kings bearing gifts to the Christ child. Amahl and Mother Amahl CAST Amahl..............Debbie McPhall Mother.................Vicki Arnold Caspar.............Stanley German Melchoir..............Nathan Rankin Balthasar.......... Fred Humphreys Page...........................Mike Gilmore Dancers........................Jana McPhall Rhonda Morrison Crystal Thompson Do the hustle!! Do I hear a 10...a 12? No violence on stage, please. It can't be that bad. Follow the Yellow Brick Road 69 Look at the beautiful guysHI! ok at th Pam Dielman pastes clippings in her journalism notebook Randy Brack takes a break after writing a long stroy for journalism Journalism Review This year's journalism class was limited to two seniors Pam Dielman in advanced journalism and Randy Brack in beginning journalism. Under the direction of L. N. Hill, the students produced and disseminated hundreds of inches of school publicity through the CLARK COUNTY CUPPER, THE HUTCHINSON NEWS, THE DODGE CITY GLOBE, and radio and television. During the year they wrote and edited news stories, news features, editorials, and sports stories. Patrons of the school districts were highly complimentary in regard to the reporters' efforts. Foreign Language Evening At Symphony Brass Choir Clarinet Choir Band Rebuilds For Next Years This year in band there were a minority of Juniors and Seniors and the band was mainly rebuilding. In Marching Band the band did not do well. But although it only received a III, it kept working until League Contest, where it received a I. And at State Contest, where competition and judges were tough, it received a II. The band also performed in the Veterans Day program, the spring recital, the Bicentennial Salute. At State Contest, the Brass Choir and the Percussion Choir I received a I. Don't Laugh, it could be you! Come On Guys, Play, Play!!! Name That Tune Mixed Chorus The Vocal Music Department under the Direction of Keith Allen, had a very successful year. Mixed Chorus performed in the Veterans Day program, Amahl and the Night Visitors , the spring recital, the Bicentenial Salute, and Commencement. At State Contest, the Mixed Chorus, Choiraliers, the Mixed Quartet, and the Boys Quartet received I's Choiral iers Mixed Quartet Vicki Arnold, Diana Seabourn, Debbie Osborn, Jeri Stan German, Diana Seabcurn, Carla Williamson Nicholson, Carla Williamson, Mike Gilmore, Stan Nathan Rankin German, Nathan Rankin, Fred Humphreys, Millard Fox, David Goodnight 7 Ashland High School Choir Does Well In Performance Girlrs Sextet Diana Seabourn, Jill Thomas Debbie Osborn, Jana McPhail, Ruth Beckerdite, Debbi McPhail 75 Boy's Quartet Mike Gilmore, David Goodnight, Fred Humphreys, Millard Fox Name That Tune — Part II Students Receive Awards And Ratings For Musical Ability John Phillip Sousa Award Jamie Bisel Arion Award Vicki Arnold Band Ratings League State Band i,i-,n 11,11,11 Sight-reading II Saxophone Choir II Brass Choir I Clarinet Choir II Flute Choir II Percussion Choir I II Percussion Choir II II Mike Gilmore Trumpet i I- Marianne Goings Flute n II Nathan Rankin Alto Saxophone u II Vocal Ratings League State Mixed Choir u,n-,n+ 1,1,1 Boys Choir i,ii,i Girls Choir i,ii-,i Girls Sextet n II Boys Quartet n I Mixed Quartet i I Choiraliers i I Stanley German i I Vicki Arnold i I Diana Seabourn i- I Nathan Rankin i- I Mike Gilmore i- II Jana McPhail iii Jeri Nicholson in 76 Diana Seabourn Carla Williamson Ash Double Feature — Presenting A-Club And Y-Teens This year, A-Club under the leadership of president Jack Underwood and sponser Larry Rich, had several accomplishments that need to be mentioned. Early in the fall A-Club paid the bulk of the price for each game day jersey that was sported by the football squad on Fridays and Mondays. Again this year A-Club voted to veiw a major col ledge football game seeing Kansas vs Missouri at Lawrence in themiddle of November. In the past a weight machine was purchased and this year to encourage more people to work on it T shirts were bought with the amount of weight a person can bench press written on the front. These T shirts range from 200 to 350 lb. jumping at 50 lb. intervals in the 200's and at 25 lb. intervals in the 300's. On March 16th to cap the year off A-Club had its annual public service drive for Cystic Fibrosis. So as you can see A-Club has been a busy and profitable organisation this year. (BBSS m A-Club Y-Teens AHS Theatre Teresa Gillespie Reed Connor Stan German Montie Thompson Phillip Messer Mary Degnan Greg Gardiner Tell us all about it Chance baby Montie Thompson Phillip Messer King you're simply going to have to shave PLAY CAST King Queen Princess Camilla Chancellor Dulcebella Prince Simon Carlo Page Phillip Messer Montie Thompson Teresa Gillespie Stan German Mary Degnan Reed Connor Greg Gardiner Bryan McPhail Honors Received By the 1 Act Play League II Rating March 2 Protection Regional I Rating March 20 Garden City State I Rating April 10 Hays Phillip Messer Stan German Bryan McPhail Reed Connor Teresa Gillespie Chancellor Stan's long hours are catching up 78 Camilla uoure going to have to to quit eating rocks Drama HONORS RECEIVED BY SPEECH STUDENTS IN LEAGUE, REGIONAL, AND STATE TOURNAMENTS LEAGUE TOURNAMENT PROTECTION MARCH 2 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT GARDIN CITY MARCH 20 STATE TOURNAMENT HAYS APRIL 10 Marvina Butler-Nathan Rankin Duet Act George Dandin League I rating and 3rd place Regional I rating, State II rating Vickie Arnold-Melissa Croskell Duet Act Effect of Gamma-Rays on Man-In-the -Moon-Marigolds' League I rating. Regional I rating. State I rating Kathleen Seacat Poetry Thoughts on Death League I rating. Regional II rating Barbara Blankinship Poetry Ballad of the Harp Weaver League I rating. Regional I rating. State I rating Gary Brown-Rhonda Morrison Improvised Acting, League I rating Donna McCarty Dramatic Interpretation League II rating. Regional II rating Mary Degnan Prose Interpretation, League II rating, Regional II rating Rhonda Morrison Prose Interpretation, League II rating. Regional II rating Cindy Hensley-Stan German Improvised Duet Acting, League II rating Marianne Goings Dramatic Interpretation, League III rating, regional II rating Stan German-Fred Hum preys Improvised Duet Acting, Regional I rating. State II rating Evening Edition With Ashland Cheerleaders Pep Club 1st Row—Sponsor Jane Shreve, Pres. Melissa Croskell, V. Pres. Montie Tompson Sec.-Treas. Mary Degnan, Stuco Rep. Gayle Goodnight. 2nd Row— Jerry Nicholson, Gail Abbott, Krista Swanson, Tina Morrison, Carla Williamson, 3rd Row—Janet Mull, Kim Harmon, Diana Seabourn, Becky Sawyer, Heather Croskell, 4th Row—Sue Hink, Donna McCarty, Teresa Gillespie, Sue Underwood, Kathleen Seacat, 5th Row—Debbie Moss, Becky Diel-man, Marianne Goings, Debbi Mc-Phail, Jamie Bisel, Vicki Arnold. AHS Cheerleaders B-Team Basketball: Dianna Seabourn, Becky Sawyer, Jana McPhail, Kim Harmon. A-Team Basketball: 1st Row—Teresa Gillespie, Kathleen Seacat, 2nd Row Sue Underwood, Donna McCarty, Sue Hink. Football: Front To Back—Debbi McPhail, Debbie Moss, Becky Diel-man, Jamie Bisel, Marianne Goings, Vicki Arnold. 81 National Honor Society SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jamie Bisel, Barbara Blankinship, Erin Rankin, Fred Humphreys, Mary Degnan, Vicki Arnold FIRST ROW: Kathleen Seacat, Greg Gardiner, Melissa Croskell, Jean Whitfield A Look At The Leaders Gilmore can't be that funny!!! 8th Grade girls find hands?? The 8th Grade Showoffs” Tonia Sandy Bell Sutherland Joe Breit Sara Theresa Kathryn Susan Crane McGonigle Shattuck McPhail Mark Beth Stinson Milligan Dana Mills Steve Fellers Jackie Fellers T ammy Bates Snell - Greg Goodnight Ronda Culver Robin Monica Baker Cherie Jacques Amy Lowrie Delno Cornish Melody Stebens Nancy Gilmore Gary Tracy Darnell Thompson Sara Tom Gilmore Croskell Sponsor Kirby Romesburg Becky Shelit Valarie Fisher I — Sponsor Don Sue Sally McQuade Brooks Butts Beth Diane Edward Calvin Kevin Debbie Krier Krier Lowrie McGonigle Maris Mead Mark Mike Cindy Scott Jeff Rhonda Messer Millam Mills Morgan Rich Schweitzer David Mike Allen Larry Mike Darla Seacat Seacat Shaw Stebens Stein Stevens Melanie Karen Larry Jon Debbie Kena Swanson Swarts Theander Waits Watts York 85 Football Cheerleaders Basketball Candids Say Jr. High; Take My Advice! G. Darnell M. Messer Offense at Work This year was not a year of winning but this team displayed the true quality of winners. They were out manned by size speed, and experience but still they never gave up. They were an enjoyable bunch of young men to work with. Coach Tom Gilmore Ashland 8 Minneola 20 Ashland 0 Meade 22 Ashland 0 Spearville 14 Ashland 0 Coldwater 34 ; Ashland 0 Greensburg 22 Ashland 0 Protection 26 TOP LEFT: D. Seacat, E. Lowerie, J. Rich, S. Fellers, T. Gillespie, M. Seacat, M. Stein, MIDDLE ROW: B. Cram-ner, J. Waits, D. Butler, D. Cornish, K. Romesburg, BOTTOM ROW: S. Morgan, D. Brooks, L. Stebbens, K. Maris, A. Shaw, M. Milen. Coaches Tom Gilmore, Jim Gillaspie, Manager J. Breit Pressure Provides Prevalent Problems 8th Grade—1ST ROW Greg Goodnight, Dalen Graff, Mark Stinson, Joe Breit, Coach Larry Rich 2ND ROW—Tony Gillespie, Delno Cornish, David Butler, Kirby Romesburg, Steve Fellers 7th Grade—1ST ROW Don Brooks, Billy Cornish, Mike Miliam, Calvin McGonigle 2ND ROW Larry Stebens, Mike Stein, Jeff Rich, Mark Messer, Kevin Marris 7th 16 Spearville 23 24 Plains 57 22 Cimarron 24 26 Fowler 24 1 mm BACK ROW: T. Bell, T. McGonigle, T. Thompson, S. Crane, Coach Pinnick, CENTER ROW: N. Gilmore, V. Fisher, C. Jacques, T. Bates, S. Croskell, FRONT ROW: B. Milligan, S. McPhail, A. Lowrie, N. Krier, S. McPhail BACK ROW: K. Swartz, D. Watts, B. Krier, D. Krier, Coach Pinnick, FRONT ROW: D. Stevens, C. Mills, S. Hink, L. Hill We're no. 1!!!! 1975-76 SEASON RECORD Ashland 17 8th Grade Spearville 12 27 Plains 29 25 F ow 1 er 18 28 Minneola 25 36 Coldwater 12 20 Greensburg 19 14 Protection 43 18 Fowler 21 Ashland 2 7th Grade Protection 15 11 Coldwater 16 7 Minneola 6 7 The Groovie 90 Goolies Starring The Jr. High Track 880 yard relay field events 7th and 8th grade track middle and distance runners medley relay Musical Chairs Jr. High Band Does Well Also. Jr. High Band The Junior High Band not only did well in public performances this year, but also did well at Contest, where it received a I-, I, and a I+. The Woodwind Quintet also received a one. Five students took solos to Contest. Melani Swanson and Monical Snell received II+'s. Nancy Krier and Eddie Lowrie received I's. Katheryn Shattuck did very well and received a I+. Woodwind Quintet: First Row: Becky Shelit Second Row: Tonia Bell, Monica Snell, Katheryn Shattuck, Jacque Fellers Solos: First Row: Nancy Krier Second Row: Monica Snell, Melani Swanson Third Row: Katheryn Shattuck, Eddie Lowrie Musical Chairs II Junior High Choir Does Well Jr. High Chorus The Junior High Choir did well this year. At Contest the 7th Grade Choir received a II. The 8th Grade Choir received a I. Also, the combined 7th and 8th Grade Choir performed in Music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's as well as other musical concerts. Boy, First grade is boring!!!!!! It's along ways down!) This one's for you Laurie!!! Who said school was a drag!!! Where's your milk and cookies Miss Moore? j To Tell The Truth The Grade Classes May Make It This Year After All Carl Johnny Andy Brenda Mark Shelly Kim Robert Winton Shalah Abbott Baker Beach Betschart Blankinship Butler Connor Cook Cook Crane Lori Terry Brian Doug Rick Roy Paul Debbie John David Degnan Dunn Ediger Ediger Eubank Eubank Fellers Gillespie Goings Harmon Pam Jeff Beth Gisele Wes Katy Ranae Kristy Yvonne Anne Johnson Krier Long McMInimy McKinney McQuade Mings Nusz Rich Shattuck Ernest Bryan Penny Shelly Linda Jack Swartz Thompson Wilson Woodruff Marti Riley Mary Danny Walter Joe Angela Valerie Michael Tom Melanie Monica Allen Baker Butler Butts Carter Clark Dunn Fellers Foster Gilmore Reba Carolyn David Kurt Mark Janet Edward Kelly Vera Mike Grove Hammock Heath Hill Isenbart Krier Libra Maris McMinimy McPhail Barbara Rick Steven Ashley Shawn Robert Mike Amber Michael Kerry Moss Preisner Reed Rich Rich Seacat Shelit Snell Still Swanson Kelly Dennis Gabe Steven Francis Sharon James Travis Watts Wilson Woodruff Young Osborn Gillaspie 96 Ghost Busters A Review Of The Third And Fourth Grades Jackie Mike David Baker Butler Connor Vaughn Libbe Michelle Fisher Dobson Isaacson T risha Russ Karl Isenbart McKinney Mosshart Kelly Jennifer Debra Tammy Angela Stephanie Nusz Prather Reed Reed Rich Shaw Debbie Sam Ricky Stevens Travis Walker Dedra York Karla Vicki Young Sims r ’ •V -r J ' =r 3 t ■ 4 A1 4 Gail Gwen Shane Donna Valerie Russ Monty Richard Garth Allen Baker Bell Berrymar Brunholtz Easton Ediger Foster Gardiner Nancy Debby Kelly Tony Mike David Linda David Kendall Harper Isenbart Isenbart Jacques Lipsett Matthewi McGee McGonigle McMinimy Lane Kathryn Jerry Kelly Jonny Todd Mike Michael Donna Moore McPhail Mead Murphy Nusz Preisner Redburn Rich Schweitzer Beverly Bryan Darren Gilbert Cindy Clay Tammy Carlene Janis Steele Steele Stevens Still Suire Thomas Wilson Culver Sollenberger First And Second Graders Parade Along Sesame Street Second Grade Brett Heather Anita Sharlet Carri Angela Christina Wade Kari Bates Berryman Betschart Butler Culver Dunn Hughs Isaacson Libra Cheri Lowrie Wayne Moss Shawn Mosshart Dallas McMurphy Dee Ann Tim Darrell Mark Terri Sherry Cindy Reed Renfro Smith Tuttle Walker Wilson Wright Jana Preisner tmr Ny k9 1 Sandra Young Mrs. Lipsett First Grade Shauna Ryan Clint Trent Georgia Lea Ronnie Tonya Betschart Brunholtz Daily Dome Duvall Ediger Ediger 1 Elizabet. Fellers Lauree Fleming Ty Hatton Danny Heath Janet Barry Shannon Howell Park Rich Miss Moore Portrays Captain Kangaroo As Kindergarteners Start Long Old Road Kindergarten Jeff Berryman Barrett Broadie Tommy Sheri Rochelle Isaac Cornish Edmonston Eubank Fretz Colette Karen Rodney Gayla Richard Douglas Greene Isenbart Lynn McKinney Mosshart Rich Matt Miss Wilson Moore Kristi Bates Amy Melissa Melissa Crane Cooley Ediger Maylene David Susan Mike Freelove Fretz Harper Mages Heather Kimberly Moore Nusz The Way We Were Featuring The Grade School Faculty MR. RILEY sixth grade MISS MARTI sixth grade BSJ MRS. OSBORN MR. GILLASPIE fifth grade fifth grade MR. HEIM MISS SOLLENBERGER MRS. CULVER fourth grade third grade third grade MRS. LIPSETT MRS. 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One of KANSAS largest gun dealers (down town Ashland since 1933) Phone 635-4442 Ashland, Kansas CLARK COUNTY BARR ASSOCIATION MINI-BEAUTIQUE Bev McFadden Sydne Preisner Denice McCarty GREENSBURG EQUIPMENT, INC. 204 East Avenue Greensburg, Kansas 67054 P.O.BOX 1 1 ASHLAND, KANSAS MCPHAIL UPHOLSTERY REPAIR UReedWelding Phone 635-4452 Ashland, Kansas SEACAT AIRCRAFT Congratulation from CHARLIE LUCILLE GREEN R. J. Seacat Box 725 Off. 316 — 225-0362 Res. 316 — 635-4494 Dodge City, Kansas COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Dodge City, Kansas 67801 FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. . of Clark County All Types of Insurance Agency Manager Cletus Mages Phone 316-635-4424 The Farm Organization for the farmer. 108 HIWAY GROCERY Harvey and Gieorgie Sharp Ashland, Kansas HAROLD’S APCO Tires — Batteries — Accessories Ashland, Kansas HURDS SADDLE SHOP KOUNTRY KITCHEN Saddle tack, saddle repair, replace Ashland, Kansas with new trees Breakfast and Lunch Come and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere Ashland, Kansas Also Organic Foods 109 The Most Inspirational Boy Athlete Kim Hulstine Kim Hulstine presented the student body a model of both inspiration and leadership that earned him the award of Most Inspirational Athlete in 1976, his dedication in his first year of cross-country was demonstrated by his continuing efforts in running under extreme pain for team success. Basketball brought the leadership ability of Kim to its highest peak. A leadership founded not on verbal commands but positive oriented actions. Rounding out his sporting year with tennis, Kim once again demonstrated that playing with pain can be masked for the benefit of others. Year around on the sports field, in the classroom, in the church, or on the street Kim Hulstine was, and is an individual who the coaches, staff and students were proud to be associated with. 110 The Most Inspirational Girl Athlete Melissa Croskell Melissa Croskell became the first recipient of the Most Inspirational Female Athlete Award in 1976. Her active participation in track, tennis and pep club characterized her willingness to accept responsibility and assume a leadership position that although not always popular was nevertheless necessary. The cheerful attitude Melissa brought to all her endeavors was greatly appreciated by both spectator and participants. Inspiration encompasses many aspects including the willingness to be an active spectator, a loyal supporter, and a leader who by action as well as word sets an example which the students, faculty and community can admire. Melissa Croskell is a derserving recipient of this award, the fine example she has set will hopefully serve as a standard for future athletes. Ill □Ml HI PLAINS FARM EQUIP. INC. West Highway 56 Dodge City, Kansas 67801 316 225-1122 THE COWBOY CAPITAL WESTERN STORE 3 FARMHAND OWATONNA Ochs Farm Equipment HAY EQUIPMENT — TILLAGE TOOLS IRRIGATION SUPPLIES Wast Highway 50 By Pan Dodga City. Kansas 67 01 Ph. 316-225-0281 VILLAGE SQUARE Over 40 businessess to Serve You Under One Roof PEPSI COLA Bottlers of Fine Soft Drinks For Southwest Kansas Pepsi 7-Up Nesbitt's Dr. Pepper Diet Pepsi Diet Dr. Pepper Dodge City, Kansas WORLD EVENTS 1. 11 20 75 NEW YORK CITY’S FISCAL CRISIS — New York City Mayor Abraham Beame, left, and New York Governor Hugh Carey are shown after returning from Washington where President Ford said he would not give federal aid to New York City until he sees what the state can do for itself. 2. 11 2 75 LEBANON — Leftist Moslem fighters fire their heavy machine-gun at rightist Christian Phalange militiamen during heavy street fighting in Beirut, Lebanon. 3. 11 4 75 FORD ANNOUNCES POST CHANGES — Ford announced an overhaul of his Pentagon, Central Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency leadership. 4. 4 15 75 TAIPEI — At Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall in Taipei, U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller bows in front of casket of late President Chiang Kai Shek. Ul tt 20 O - 2 9 OQ OC Ul Ul O 2 «J u. 5. 8 27 75 HAILE SELASSIE — Haile Selassie, deposed as Emperor of Ethiopia in 1974 died at 83. He is shown (above) with President Johnson and (below) with Prime Minister Winston Churchill. 6. 10 16 75 REDS WIN SERIES — Cincinnati’s Johnny Bench raises his hands to greet Tony Perez after the Cuban hit his second homerun of the game during World Series action. Cincinnati clinched Series October 22. 7. 1 12 75 MILLER WINS OPEN — Defending Champion Johnny Miller urges in final putt for 14 stroke victory in the Phoenix Open. But Jack Nicholas was still the top money winner in 1975. 8. 5 3 75 WINS 101st DERBY — Foolish Pleasure (4) with Jacinto Vasquez up, crosses finish line to win 101st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Avatar (7) finished second. 9. 4 30 75 SAIGON — Photo shows the last Viet evacuees to leave by boat from Saigon waterfront as PRG troops close in. 10. 10 23 75 HEADED FOR DESERT MARCH — A crowd of Moroccan civilians in Marrakech moves toward trucks that will take them to the border. A peaceful march into the Spanish Sahara by 350,000 unarmed Moroccans is planned. 11. 3 28 75 SAUDIS VIEW FAISAL’S GRAVE — Only a low mound of sand and a few rocks mark the final resting place of the man who was the richest ruler in the world. Faisal was assassinated March 25 by a nephew. 12. 5 13 75 CENTER OF ACTION — Rick MacLish (19) of Philadelphia Flyers is surrounded after he scored during the Stanley Cup playoffs with the New York Islanders. Philadelphia went on to capture the prized Stanley Cup by beating the Boston Bruins for the NHL Championship. 5 HAILE SI REDS Wl % ft