Ashland High School - Bluejay Yearbook (Ashland, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1986 volume:

In the past years there have been quite a few changes centered around the school building, faculty, curriculum, busses, and equipment. In the 1981 school year the school received funds to build a new swimming pool. Also a new rac-quetball court was built by the tennis courts. During 1983 the school received a new wind generator. The photography class was combined with the Yearbook class. Mrs. Linda Wilson joined the faculty. She instructed 8th and 10th grade English, and Vocational English. In 1985 Mrs. Wilson instructed art in grades K-12 and sponsored the cheerleaders. In 1984 a construction crew enclosed the open square and built a new art room. The library and science labs were enlarged. Mrs. Sally McQuade started a drama club which took the place of Speech II. Mr. Steve Lenz joined the staff. He taught Chemistry, Physics, 8th grade Science, and General Science. He also coached Cross Country and Junior High boys basketball. Janet Fast instructed the grade school choir after Brad Meredith joined the faculty as Junior-Senior High Music Director. The school purchased new busses and more computers. There were five new correcting typewriters purchased for the typing classes. In the 1985-86 school year study halls were added, and activity period and pep club were dropped. Mr. Bob Smyth joined the staff to teach Senior Government and 7th grade Kansas History. He also coached boys basketball and girls and boys tennis. Mrs. Diana Hass taught the 6th grade class replacing Jack Riley. Gayle Randles was employed full time as cook and grade school custodian. This year the school was reclassified from a 2A to a 1A school. These changes along with the cover and division page design brought about the idea of adopting Change as the theme for the 1986 Bluejay. Ashland USD 220 Ashland-Englewood Ashland, KS 67831 Volume 38, 1986 Bluejay Contents Page 3 Albtim 27 Organizations 31 School Life 67 Junior High 73 Grade School 79 Patrons Introduction 1 Making, Changing, And Enforcing School Policies Provide Work For The Administration School Board and Administration combine to set rules and guidelines for students and faculty to abide by. This year two women were elected to the School Board, Leanne Pike and Linda Harden. The School Board met the second Monday of every month to approve programs, athletic dates, and make moneymaking and spending decisions. The Administration enforces the guidelines set by the Board and Mr. Dale Moody, Superintendent for three years, makes sure everything runs smoothly in USD 220. Mr. Garlon Jarnagin accepted a cookie monster cake from the cheerleaders who thanked him for being a friend, not a monster. The presentation was made at a football pep rally. Mr. Jarnagin is Junior and Senior High Principal replacing Mr. Moody three years ago. help to make their job easier. The School Board also decides what teachers to hire, what rules the Administration has to enforce, and many other rules and regulations. Members were Aaron Bates, Doug Inderlied, Billy J. Rich, Charles McKinney, president; Leanne Pike, vice president; and Linda Harden. Not pictured, Harry O. Walker. 2 Administration ALBUM Seniors Participate In Academics, Seniors made many decisions. They had to select classes they should take, choose senior announcements, plan the senior trip; and last but not least, decide on money-making projects. These decisions didn't stop them from having fun, like trying out The Beast and advertising motor oil. Trying to get her homework done, Sharlet Butler cracks a smile as she thinks how nice it will be to finally get her Government done. I promise I'm studying is what Teresa Solorio (left) says from the back of the Government room. % With his innocent look, Joe Smyth (below) acts as if he is trying to hide something from someone. Carri Culver says I can't believe you took my picture! as Mark Tuttle says, Wow! That flash was bright! Clint Chase and Dallas McMurphy show off their new Hot Rod called 'The Beast. 4 Seniors Organizations, Athletics, And School Life Even though seniors have subjects that are required, they can take other subjects that will help them later in life. Brett Bates (below) works on his pickup. Here he is practicing for when he makes it big, advertising Pennzoil Motor Oil. Caught in the line of duty, Mr. Robin Mollhagen uses the bandsaw to cut a piece of wood. Hey, it wasn't me digging in the mud, Dallas McMurphy says with the evidence on his hands. Seniors S Seniors Do What They Need To . . . Brett A. Bates, President Rafe C. Messer, Vice President Teri A. Walker, Secretary Carri J. Culver, Treasurer Mark B. Tuttle, Student Council Representative Jana M. Preisner, Student Council Representative 6 Seniors Joseph A. Smyth, Student Council President Dee A. Reed, Student Council Vice President Kimberly A. Mason, Student Council Secretary Seniors 7 . . . A Little Bit Of Everything Heather Berryman (above) says, I got it as she plays No. 1 singles for the girls tennis team. The only senior in Typing I, Shawn Mosshart tries to keep caught up with his work. 8 §eniors Skipping out after classes, Rafe Messer runs for his pickup before anyone catches him. Seniors do what is asked of them most of the time! Some pose, as Sandra Young; some run, as Rafe does; and some, even though most people don't know about it, talk about sneaking around rigging it to get together on Saturday night as Mark Tuttle and Teri Walker are doing. The seniors always had something to keep them busy. Shy Sandra models for the “famed AHS Yearbook photographer. Teri and Mark get caught in one of their “deep discussions between classes. Seniors 9 Friendships Grow During High School Years Stacy L. Bickford Teresa A. Solorio Sharlet J. Butler Kyle A. Smyth Clinton L. Chase L. Darrell Smith Motto: “Those who truly give from the heart know 10 Seniors Blue And Silver Flower: Yellow Rose Randy L. Conry Shawn C. Mosshart Dallas S. McMurphy Colors: Mr. Robin B. Mollhagen, Sponsor Mr. Thomas A. Gilmore, Sponsor the reward and feel satisfaction in themselves Seniors 11 Seniors Study And Have Fun After spending much time in the halls, Brett Bates (right) makes a run to class. Stacy Bickford (below) sorts some of the art projects in seventh hour class. Kyle Smyth studies to keep a good grade point average. Through four years of hard work and fun, seniors participated in different organizations and sports, but kept their academic standards above average. Running to class or running to sports, seniors hope to set a good example for future students of Ashland High. Joe Smyth demonstrates his track form using a stick as a baton. Carri Culver says Don't just stand there; help me! as she carries a bucket of balls to tennis practice. Seniors Dee Reed says, Hold still! as Heather Berryman paints Heather Moore for speech (left). Teri Walker (above) gets a burst of adrenalin after getting a right answer. Us study? Sandra Young, Jana Preisner, and Teresa Solorio clown around. Darrell Smith asks himself: Why did I take Senior Math? Shawn Mosshart looks amazed by Anita Betschart's question. Seniors 13 Seniors Combined Enthusiasm Shows Discovery becomes a big word when learning all the steps of producing a yearbook Rafe Messer finds out in sixth hour every day. 14 Senior Sharlet Butler, Sandra Young, Anita Betschart, Stacy Bickford, Teri Walker, Carri Culver, Jana Preisner, Teresa Solorio, Dallas McMurphy, Darrell Smith, and Clint Chase support the Ashland teams at a pep assembly. Teri studies her psychology diligently. Kyle Smyth, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Swanson, announced the Junior High and B-team football games. Dallas takes time away from his government Astonished and bewildered was the expression on An- book to flash an ornery grin, ita's face when she discovered calculating machines do not do all the work in Accounting class. Seniors 15 Faculty Makes Changes Having troubles in English? Mr. Leland Neal Hill explains gerunds to the junior class. He also teaches Journalism, 7th grade and Freshman English. Mr. Hill has been teaching school in Ashland for 19 years. Mr. Duane Coats, math teacher, often uses an overhead to present his advanced math lessons. Mr. Coats also teaches Geometry and three classes of Computer Science. i Mr. Tom Gilmore shows the 7th grade the correct way to use a microscope. V.'- . Jfsm Mr. Gilmore lectures to his 7th grade Science class about chromosomes. He also teaches Health, Biology, Physiology, and assists in coaching football and track. 16 Faculty Faculty made a few changes this year. Mrs. Linda Wilson began teaching Art in addition to a Vocational English class; Mr. Duane Coats moved his classroom to the east side from the west side of the school, and Mr. Bob Smyth joined the teaching staff. H £ Mrs. Barbara Gillaspie spends time grading papers. Mrs. Gillaspie teaches General Math. Need a book? Deloras Baker previews one of the newest books in the library. Mrs. Baker has updated the library with computers, video tapes, typewriters, and VHSs for student use. Mr. Lenz explains the elements of Science to Brenda Price, freshman. Science teacher Mr. Steve Lenz listens attentively to Darrell Smith's Physics question. Mr. Lenz began teaching two years ago. He also teaches Chemistry, 8th grade Science, General Science, coaches junior high boys basketball and Cross Country. Faculty 17 . . . And Supports Other Events Faculty became involved in several events throughout the year. Miss Jane Shreve took on a new challenge as the sponsor of National Honor Society. Mr. Larry Rich took on teaching grade school physical education and coaching the junior high basketball girls. Who was the first president to be assassinated? Ask American History teacher. Miss Shreve. She also teaches Kansas and World History. Mr. Brad Meredith (top) teaches senior high vocal; junior and senior high band and grade school band. Mr. Frank Long (above) has been a teacher at AHS for 14 years. He teaches Careers, Psychology, Spanish and is the counselor. 18 Faculty Mrs. Sally McQuade teaches Speech, English and is the sponsor of Forensics Club. Mr. Larry Rich (center left) teaches senior high physical education and also coaches junior and senior high girls basketball, football and girls track. Mr. Frank Long (left) helped the Student Council with planning the school dances, homecoming and sweetheart preparations. Mr. Robin Mollhagen (center right) teaches Industrial Arts. Faculty 19 . . .And Keeps The Students Going During the year the faculty had to go through a CPR course. As teachers discussed the class (above), Mrs. Linda Wilson (far right corner of picture) demonstrated mouth-to-mouth procedures on a doughnut! Mrs. Linda Wilson (right) has a full scedule with English IV, grade school, junior high and senior high Art. She also sponsors the cheerleaders. Mrs. Anna Jean Wilson (far right) teaches Bookkeeping, Typing I and sponsors the yearbook. A • « ■ As seniors we finally realize, or more honestly, respect the patience, understanding, and wisdom of our faculty. Most of them have been doing the same job for the Bluejays for many years. Perhaps 'Thank you seems too simplistic for the untold hours they devote to us for extracurricular activities, and most of all for their sincere caring about us as individuals. We are indeed fortunate! Mrs. Beverly York (right) gives a small but noticable smile for the camera. She teaches Home Economics and sponsors Y-Teens, and the junior high pep club. All right, where did my grade book go!” says art teacher Linda Wilson (below). ■ Faculty Mr. Smyth (left) teaches American Government, Seventh Grade History and Geography, senior high P.E., and junior high P.E. He is a new faculty member. Put that camera down before I put it somewhere! Mr. Ken Swanson (top) teaches Auto Mechanics, Metals, Algebra I and junior high mathematics. Mr. Swanson has a variety of equipment for his students to work with. Mrs. Anna Jean Wilson (far left, with her mouth full of pins) puts up posters that help the Annual staff keep abreast of their publisher's requirements and deadlines. With stopwatch in the right hand and whistle in the left, Mr. Bob Smyth calls out times for the President's Physical Fitness test. Faculty 21 Changes Occur . . . Trent Dome Tonya Ediger Clint Daily Shauna Betschart Brad Salyer Shannon Rich Ryan Brunholtz Carrie Stonehouse Danny Heath Elizabeth Fellers Juniors made many decisions throughout the school year from choosing rings to selecting a theme for the junior-senior prom. Moneymaking projects occupied much of the juniors' time: From selling magazines and running the football concession stand (traditional projects) to holding a paper drive and sponsoring family portraits which added a new change to the juniors' funds. Unique changes occurred in the elections of junior class officers this year: Young ladies ruled the class. Shauna Betschart — secretary-treasurer, Elizabeth Fellers — president, Janet Howell — vice president made some important decisions for the class to vote on and carry out. Juniors Huh, says Trent Dome after getting his hearing checked. Juniors . . . Things Start To Happen Laura Stevens Barrett Broadie Sherry Suire Mark Smith Karen Isenbart Doug Rich Amy George Rodney Lynn Deidra Maggard Jeff Berryman Donna Solorio Rex Jarnagin Gayla McKinney Brent Wallace Susan Harper Richard Mosshart Maylene Freelove Matt Wilson Heather Moore Rodney Young Amy Crane Loran Luther Kimberly Nusz not pictured Getting the required classes out of the way is the sophomores' main goal. Heather proofreads her typing paper. A new face shows up in the library when Amy George comes in to pass time away. Sophomores Rod Lynn and Laura watch a movie for sophomore English. Sophomores 23 Freshmen Move Up The Educational Ladder . . . Jason Albers James Allen Paul Blick Rhett Bouziden Gary Braman Kelly Brown Chris Gillespie Bryan Isenbart Darren LeClear Katrina Lind Brian McGonigle Brenda McVicker Beverly Mings Monti Park Brenda Price Tracy Rollins Raymond Schweitzer James Steele Rhonda Strang Carrie Travis 24 Freshmen While Others Goof Off Most people don't see this side of Janet Howell, junior, (center left). Sherry Suire (above), sophomore cheerleader, models school books and bag. Showing what some sophomores do in Study Hall, Rod Young (right) wakes up from a nap as Doug Rich practices playing pool. Senior Randy Conry makes good use of his time by completing an assignment for Government. Who said school is all work and no play? This snowman came from Ashland’s first snow of the winter Candids Staff Work At Various Jobs Francis Acre, gifted classes Eric Braman, custodian Jo Chebultz, school psychologist Debbie Daily, Clerk of the Board, Secretary to the Superintendent Debbie Dome, junior and senior high office secretary Lucille Newby, learning disabilities Anita McGonigle, custodian Betty Rankin, junior and senior high office secretary Barbara Strodtman, school nurse Norma Suire, custodian, kitchen Secretaries Betty Rankin, Debbie Dome, and Debbie Daily listen and learn CPR techniques from Gerime Krier, EMT. An all staff, all day inservice on these techniques was held November 4. 26 Staff ORGANIZATIONS Student Council Makes Decisions Student Council has many, responsibilities: furnishing the flowers and crown for homecoming and sweetheart, choosing the flower girls and crown bearer, deciding what music to hire and how much to charge for dances, and management of the pop machine. In the spring, students petition the student body for the office of their choice: president, vice president, or secretary-treasurer. They run a campaign, giving preelection speeches at an assembly. An all-school election determines the officers for the following year. For regular members, each club and organization elects one representative, and each class selects two. Stuco members from left front are Rafe Messer (vocal music), Mark Tuttle (senior class), Jana Preisner (senior class), Carrie Travis (freshman class), Brett Bates (A-Club), Kim Mason (elected secretary-treasurer), Joe Smyth (elected president). Dee Reed (vice president and National Honor Society), Karen Isenbart (sophomore class), Frank Long (sponsor), Trent Dome (junior class), Doug Rich (sophomore class), Lance Walker (band), and Chris Gillespie (freshman class). Dee, runnerup in the campaign for Student Council vice president, replaced the winner who did not re-enroll in AHS this year. Stuco officers Kim, Joe, and Dee and Mr. Long went to a League Stuco meeting September 4 to develop better relationships among League members. Out of this meeting came a new League sportsmanship policy. A school is rated and can win a sportsmanship trophy which will be awarded at the League basketball tournament. 28 Student Council Scholars Honored — NHS Membership Members of the National Honor Society are (standing from left) Joe Smyth, Teri Walker, Heather Berryman, Dee Reed, all seniors, and Jane Shreve, sponsor. Newly inducted members (seated) are Shauna Betschart, Dan Heath, Tonya Ediger, Clint Daily, Elizabeth Fellers, and Trent Dome, all juniors. In order for new members to be accepted into NHS, a 3.3 average is required; to stay in, a member must maintain a 3.0 average. President Dee Reed (left) introduced the program by welcoming the guests — friends, family, and faculty members. The November 21 ceremony, held in the library instead of the cafetor-ium as in the past, consisted of the Interpretation of the Four Characteristics of Membership and the presentation of certificates and pins. The officers presented the four characteristics: Vice President Heather, Character ; President Dee, Scholarship ; Secretary Teri, Leadership , and Treasurer Joe, Service. Mr. Garlon Jarnagin, high school principal, assisted sponsor Shreve in presenting the membership certificates and pins to the inductees. After the ceremony, guests and members were served punch and cookies by the officers. Mr. Jarnagin, far left, observed the visiting during refreshment time. M National Honor Society A-Club and Y-Teens did various activities during the year. Money making projects were the main course with the A-Club selling parking places around the football field and selling popcorn during football and basketball games. Their annual service project is to conduct a cystic fibrosis drive. Y-Teens made money by selling cookbooks. They also went to Fountain View Villa to adopt grandparents and during Christmas they went and sang songs and took presents. Mrs. Beverly York sponsors Y-Teens. 30 Organizations Clubs Serve Community Top row: James Allen, Monti Park, James Steele, Raymond Schweitzer, Lance Walker, Chris Gillespie, Rex Jarnagin, Bryan Isenbart; next row: Loran Luther, Rodney Lynn, Richard Mos-shart, Doug Rich, Matt Wilson, Mark Smith, Barrett Broadie, Paul Blick, Jason Wyatt; second row: Ryan Brunholtz, Brad Salyer, Dan Heath, Clint Daily, Trent Dome, Spencer Travis, Barry Park, Jeff Berryman; front row: Kyle Smyth, Brett Bates — Student Council representative, Rafe Messer — secretary-treasurer, Joe Smyth — vice president, Mark Tuttle — president, Randy Conry, A-Club sponsor Larry Rich, Not pictured Bob Smyth, sponsor. Top row: Beverly York, Maylene Freelove, Sherry Suire, Deidra Maggard, Rhonda Strang; next row: Brenda Price, Beverly Mings, Tracy Rollins, Jana Preisner, Heather Moore, Susan Harper; second row: Carrie Stonehouse, Anita Betschart, Sharlet Butler, Shannon Rich, Carri Culver, Rogena Strang, Teri Walker; front row: Heather Berryman, vice president; Dee Reed, treasurer; Sandra Young, president; Janet Howell, Student Council representative, lead the Y-Teens. Not pictured Carrie Travis. SCHOOL LIFE Matchmaker Chosen As All School Play Matchmaker by Thorton Wilder was presented as the all-school play on Nov. 9. The two act play was directed by Sally McQuade assisted by Linda Wilson; Elizabeth Fellers was student director and Maylene Freelove was stage manager. Sets decorated by Linda Wilson with the help of the art classes added to the play's atmosphere. Beverly York was in charge of the 1880s costumes worn by cast members. CAST OF CHARACTERS Horace Vandergelder Ambrose Kemper Joe Scanlon ......... Gertrude ............ Cornelius Hackl ..... Ermengarde .......... Malachi Stack ....... Mrs. Dolly Levi ..... Barnaby Tucker ...... Mrs. Irene Molloy Minnie Fay .......... A Cabman ............ Rudolf, the Headwaiter August, a Waiter .... Miss Flora Van Huysen Her Cook ............ Gypsy Musician ...... ......Dan Heath .....Mark Smith . . . . Lance Walker ... Janet Howell ......Brad Salyer Heather Berryman . Kyle Smyth .....Amy George Barrett Broadie . . Anita Betschart .....Carri Culver .....James Allen . Shawn Mosshart . . Chris Gillespie Rogena Strang Shauna Betschart . . . Jeff Berryman 1. Amy as Dolly is serious about matchmaking. 2. Dan employs Kyle to ?! 3. Anita and Carri, the hat owner and assistant, enjoy dancing. 4. Barrett and Brad get into trouble with their schemes. 5. Shawn has difficulty with seating arrangements for the matchmakers and the matches to be made. t 6. Heather (Ermengrade) has problems with her love life. 7. Lance has difficulty shaving Dan because Dan tells Mark he is not a welcome suitor for Dan s niece, Ermengarde. All-School Play Seniors: The Wild Flowering Of Chastity CITIZEN For an $8 ticket. Dinner Theatre February 14 and 17 was an evening of fun and entertainment for Ashland patrons. Provided by the senior class, hosts were Stacy Bickford, Heather Berryman, Randy Conry and Darrell Smith. Seniors, class sponsors and parents provided the dinner of roast beef, baked potatoes, green beans, combination salad, French bread, sherbert and cookies. Peanuts and popcorn to be thrown at the villain added to the evening's fun. Following the dinner, the seniors presented the melodrama, “The Wild Flowering of Chastity.” (1) The All-American Hero Terence Truelung (Joe Smyth) saved (2) the sweet heroine Chasity Wildflower (Carri Culver) from the villain Desmond Darkacre (Kyle Smyth). (3) Carri's elderly Aunt Absinthe (Sharlet Butler) encouraged the old banker Henry Homeward (Rafe Messer) not to repossess their shack. (5) Meanwhile, Kyle tied Chastity, Aunt Absinthe, and Melody Bopeep (Jana Preisner) to the railroad tracks to keep them from discovering his scheme. (6) Chastity's wordly sister Violet Nightshade (Sandra Young) assisted Sheriff Tinfoil (Dallas McMurphy) in foiling the villain's plans. Vr 'LOOM i flktl STATE fcflNK ri: Above, the Entertainers, Anita Betschart, Clint Chase, Teri Walker, Darrell Smith, Dee Reed, Mark Tuttle, Kim Mason, Brett Bates (also Master of Ceremonies), Teresa Solorio and Shawn Mosshart provided interludes of music and jokes. Dinner Theatre Performing Arts Bring Pride To AHS Drama Club presented A Canterbury Tale From the Wife of Bath'' and received a 1 rating at State. Dan Heath and Amy George, Kyle Smyth and Chris Gillespie were awarded I s for Improvised Duet Acting at State. Dan Heath and Janet Howell received a I at State for their duet, 'Life with Father.'' Solo Acting included Kyle Smyth performing Anne of a Thousand Days, earning a I at State; Amy George performed The Matchmaker, and received a II at State. Mrs. Linda Wilson and Mrs. Eldora McMinimy accompanied the speech students to the contest along with Mrs. Sally McQuade. Drama Club members are (above): Mrs. Sally McQuade, director; Heather Moore, Mark Smith, Rhonda Strang, Doug Rich, Sherry Suire, Janet Howell, Dan Heath, Rogena Strang, Anita Betschart, Kyle Smyth, Dee Reed, Carri Culver, Heather Berryman, Barrett Broadie, Gayla McKinney, Maylene Freelove, Richard Mosshart, and Shauna Betschart. Lance Walker is not pictured. Junior-Senior High band members were (front row): Maylene Freelove, Drum Majorette; Mark Smith, Loran Luther, Ryan Brunholtz, Darren LeClear, James Allen, Joel Luther, Shannon Rich, Raymond Schweitzer, and Director Brad Meredith. Second row: Laura Ward, Melissa McPhail, Kristina Albers, Stacy Barth, Janet Howell, Carrie Stonehouse, Cindi Schweitzer, and Shawn Mosshart. Third row: Tracy Rollins, Flag Corps; Rhett Bouziden, Randi Jo Mings, Mark Inderlied, Rex Jarnagin, Lance Walker, Leslie Rich, Jolie Ann Wyatt, April Dome, Brandy Raymond, and Carrie Travis, Flag Corps. Fourth row: David Pike, Jon Mages, Mike Lind, Shawn Graff, Ryan Boman, Danny Whitt, Lynn McPherson, and Karen White. Other Flag Corps members were Heather Berryman, Brenda Price, Kelly Brown, Beverly Mings, Elizabeth Fellers, and Shauna Betschart. Of 34 band students, Shawn Mosshart was the only senior, 14 were in high school and 20 in junior high. Contest ratings were (League first, Regionals second, State third) Band III, (No Reg.), II; Woodwind Quartet I, II; Woodwind Choir (No League), III. Band officers for the year were President Shannon Rich, Vice President Shawn Mosshart, Secretary-Treasurer Janet Howell, and Student Council Representa- tive Lance Walker. The band participated in the State Fair in Hutchinson. The officers organized a picnic for the Music Department. 34 Drama Club Band Concert Chorale members were (above front row) Brenda Price, Kelly Brown, Heather Moore, Carri Culver, James Allen, Bryan Isenbart, Elizabeth Fellers, Carrie Stonehouse, Donna Solorio, and Rhonda Strang. Second row: Sandra Young, Stacy Bickford, Beverly Mings, Carrie Travis, Barrett Broadie, Jeff Berryman. Heather Berryman, Tracy Rollins, Gayla McKinney, and Shauna Betschart, Third row: Mark Smith, Paul Blick, Brad Salyer, Rex Jarnagin, Dee Reed, Jana Preisner, Anita Betschart, Doug Rich, Loran Luther, Rafe Messer, and Brett Bates. Brad Meredith, vocal music director, is at right; Teresa Solorio not pictured. Madrigals, one of three select groups, were (front) Brad Salyer and Jeff Berryman. Second row: Brett Bates, Anita Betschart, Rafe Messer, Dee Reed, and Heather Berryman. Third row: Shauna Betschart, Rex Jarnagin, Donna Solorio, James Allen, Elizabeth Fellers, Loran Luther, Barrett Broadie, and Gayla McKinney. Fourth row: Heather Moore and Tracy Rollins. Other groups were The Blue Notes (11 boys) and The Treble Clefs (20 girls). Choir and soloists' contest ratings (listing League first. Regional second, and State third) were Choir I-, (No Reg.), I; Madrigals I, (No Reg.); Blue Notes I, I, I; Treble Clef II, II; Shauna Betschart I + , I, II; Rafe Messer I, I, I; Brad Salyer I, II; and Loran Luther II, II. Mrs. Betty Hardesty accompanied the contestants and for music class. The choir tour included Cottonwood Falls, Oxford and an appearance on KAKE TV Kaleidoscope in Wichita. They wore dresses and tuxedoes borrowed from Dodge City High School. Rafe Messer was awarded the Arion and Outstanding Choral Member awards at the Spring Concert May 5 (picture on p. 65). Ten seniors graduated from vocal music. Art students attended the Fort Hays University Art Fair April 30 and earned six awards: Heather Berryman, pastel Merlin ; Shawn Mosshart, acrylic abstract Paris After the Occupation ; Gary Braman, Conte' crayon portrait of Old Lady ; Chris Gillespie, pencil figure drawing of John Brown ; Mark Smith, pencil figure drawing of the Crucifixion ; and Jason Wyatt, watercolor still life of old water bucket and dipper. Others who attended were Katrina Lind, Kim Nusz, Brenda McVicker, Rhett Bouziden, Art teacher Linda Wilson and Eldora McMinimy. They toured three galleries, viewed five exhibits, met three professional working artists: Pete Felton and Omer Noel, sculptors; and Bruce Burkholder, photorealist. Award-earning work from schools in Southwestern and Western Kansas was exhibited in Fort Hays Memorial Coliseum. Choir Art 35 Mark Tuttle Crowns Teri Walker The student body elected the three queen candidates from which the football team selected the queen. The football team also chose the captain and co-captains. Student Council was in charge of getting the flower girls and ring bearer and providing the flowers and crown. The team played Cimarron on October 11 for the traditional game. Queen candidates were Sandra Young, Teri Walker, and Carri Culver (top above). Brett Bates (No. 88) escorted Sandra. Football captain candidates were Joe Smyth, Mark Tuttle, and Brett (top above). Joe (No. 20) escorted Carri, and Teri's escort was Mark (No. 15). 36 Homecoming As Homecoming Queen Above top Attendant Carri Culver, Co-Captain Joe Smyth, Queen Teri Walker, Captain Mark Tuttle, Attendant Sandra Young, and Co-Captain Brett's brother, Brandon Bates. Erin Kaltenbach was Carri's flower girl, Junnea Roberts was Teri's, and Andrea Myers was Sandra's. Brett, Sandra, Mark, Teri, Joe, and Carri are dressed up at the dance. Don't they look classy! The dance is traditionally on Saturday night. Homecoming 37 Queen Jana And Captain Brett Reign 1986 Basketball Captain Brett Bates crowned Jana Preisner Sweetheart Queen on February 21 before the varsity girls game against Greensburg. The class of '86 chose its three candidates for queen, and the three lower classes decided on their attendants; the boys' basketball team elected the escorts for the queen candidates and the attendants. The team also gave the final vote for the queen and captain. King and Queen's court (from left) Sherry Suire, Sharlet Butler, Rex Jarnagin, Joe Smyth, Elizabeth Fellers, Queen Jana, Spencer Travis, Captain Brett, Kelly Brown, Teresa Solorio, Lance Walker, and Mark Tuttle; in front, Amanda Cook and Kelly Isenbart, flower girls; K. C. Preisner, crown bearer; and Cindi Harden, flower girl. 38 Sweetheart Over Sweetheart Activities Senior Sweetheart candidate Sharlet Butler was escorted by Brett Bates. Senior Sweetheart candidate Teresa Solorio was escorted by Joe Smyth. Senior Sweetheart candidate Jana Preisner was escorted by Mark Tuttle. Sophomore Sweetheart attendant Sherry Suire was escorted by Rex Jarnagin. Junior Sweetheart attendant Elizabeth Fellers was escorted by Spencer Travis. Freshman Sweetheart attendant Kelly Brown was escorted by Lance Walker. Brett (far left) provided one-fifth of the Bluejays' defense against the Rangers following the crowning. Jana (left) posts up low asking for the ball, looking to score two more. Sweetheart 39 Juniors Carry On Tradition; Host Annual Banquet Prom A Night On The Town Juniors, seniors, faculty, board members, and special guests had a night on the town April 12. The cafetorium was transformed into a city of skyscrapers with twinkling lights for the banquet prom honoring the graduating class. Junior Class President Elizabeth Fellers and her committees selected invitations, table decorations, seating, scenery, and entertainment. Sophomore Amy George addressed the formal invitations, using script learned in Art; other sophomores served the meal and provided the program. Guests were seated at quartet tables decorated with white cloths, accented with black napkins engraved in silver, silver program books, and one long-stemmed red rose. Junior class sponsor Larry Rich gave the grace before the meal. Mothers of the juniors, with Phyllis Fellers, Class President's mother as general chairman, planned and prepared the menu of tossed salad, baron of beef, gourmet potatoes, green beens, hot rolls, dessert and tea. The juniors' fathers cleared the tables for the prom. Scott Brees, DJ from Bucklin, provided the music; mothers served punch and cookies. The approximate cost of $1,250 was funded from junior magazine sales and football concession stand receipts. Top junior class officers Vice President Janet Howell and President Elizabeth Fellers (top picture, left) relax as the annual junior-senior banquet gets under way. Elizabeth welcomed the 65 guests to the City of Night Lights. Rafe Messer, senior class vice president, and Brett Bates, president, (top right) show their enjoyment of having a night on the town. Brett gave the response of thanks and appreciation on behalf of the senior class. Mrs. Eldora McMinimy, Janet, and Shannon Rich tape windows to buildings to transform the cafetorium into a cityscape. 40 Junior-Senior Banquet Prom Except for the theme, few changes were made at the junior senior banquet and prom. Following long-standing tradition, the sophomores presented the entertainment. As one of the five comedy skits, Shark (Karen Isenbart) captured each of the Rockettes (Susan Harper, Donna Solorio, Kim Nusz, Sherry Suire, and Deidra Maggard) who were performing with Frank Sinatra (Jeff Berryman) to the tune of One More Night by Phil Collins (top left). The Whistlers (Doug Rich, Loran Luther, and Barrett Broadie (top right) and The Babies (Rex Jarnagin, Donna Solorio, Matt Wilson, Susan Harper, and Heather Moore at left) also provided amusement for the guests. The final skit was a sword fight. Juniors Tonya Ediger, Clint Daily, Rogena Strang, and Spencer Travis, assisted by sponsor Duane Coats, ready the cafetorium for the big night. Junior-Senior Banquet Prom 41 Fifty-One Percent Of Student Body The requirements for the honor roll are a 3.75 or higher average with no Cs for A honor roll, and 2.85 or high average with no Ds for the B honor roll. Fifty-one percent of the students made the honor roll for each of the first two nine-weeks periods. This qualified them for the semester honor rolls. Students making the A honor roll for the first semester are senior Teri Walker, juniors Elizabeth Fellers and Dan Heath (standing, right), and freshman Lance Walker. Seniors on the first semester B' honor roll are (front row) Mark Tuttle, Joe Smyth, Rafe Messer, Shawn Mosshart, and Brett Bates. Second Row: Carri Culver, Teri Walker ( A honor roll), Sharlet Butler, and Jana Preisner. Third row: Dee Reed and Kim Mason. 42 Academics Earn A Or B Semester Honors Juniors on the first semester B honor roll are Shauna Betschart, Tonya Ediger, Elizabeth Fellers ( A honor roll), Dan Heath ( A honor roll), Janet Howell, Trent Dome, and Clint Daily. Not pictured: Shannon Rich. Sophomores on the first semester B honor roll are (front row) Heather Moore, Susan Harper, and Karen Isenbart. Back row: Doug Rich, Amy Crane, Amy George, Donna Solorio, and Barrett Broadie. Freshmen on the first semester B” honor roll are (front row) Brenda McVicker. Rhonda Strang, and Katrina Lind. Back row: James Allen. Rhett Bouziden, Tracy Rollins, Carrie Travis, Lance Walker ( A” honor roll), and Gary Braman. Academics 43 Academic Competition Involves Many Students Dan Heath, Shawn Mosshart, Heather Berryman, Kyle Smyth, and Brett Bates formed the 1986 Quiz Bowl Team. The competition was held at Saint Mary of the Plains College; 49 high schools from Kansas and Eastern Colorado competed. This year, Ashland held an in-school competition to decide on the team. Ms. Jane Shreve sponsored this activity for the first time, since she was National Honor Society adviser. Pratt Community College hosted the Seventh annual Academic Olympics on March 17, 1986. Ashland's student body competed in 19 of the 40 subjects offered. Those subjects were Accounting, Algebra I and Calculator Calculations, American National Government and Politics, Art-Drawing, Art-Painting, Auto Mechanics, Basic English, Biology I, Biology II, Paragraph Recognition, Chemistry, Physics, Pre-calculus Math, Psychology, Vocabulary-Spelling, Welding, Who's Who in the Old Testament, Literature, and American History 1760-1860. Some subjects had limited entries; others Joe was honored by being named a Governor s Scholar. This program honors the top one percent of graduating seniors in each of the State's public and private high schools. Joe is the son of Mike Smyth. had unlimited. Teachers selected the representatives for the different subjects. Pictured (left to right) Sponsor Mr. Frank Long, Shawn Mosshart, Brett Bates, Lance Walker, Barry Park. Second row: Donna Solorio, Teri Walker, Elizabeth Fellers, Kim Mason, Dee Reed, Tonya Ediger, and Shauna Betschart. Third row: Doug Rich, Barrett Broadie, Dallas McMurphy, Jeff Berryman, Joe Smyth, and Trent Dome. Fourth row: Clint Chase, Matt Wilson, Dan Heath, and Kyle Smyth. Heather Berryman (not pictured) placed third in Art-Drawing and third in Psychology. Joe and Teri were selected to the Kansas University honor roll. A dinner on March 31. 1986 at Dodge City honored the top ten percent of each senior class class in Southwest Kansas. Ten is the daughter of Harry and Joyce Walker. 44 Academic Honors Seniors Take Time Out The class of 1986 chose to go to California for their senior trip. They left at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, riding the school bus from Ashland to Wichita. From there they flew to Los Angeles International Airport, with a short stop at Phoenix. They spent Saturday afternoon at the beach, and then on to Olivera Street and Chinatown. They stayed at the Apollo Inn in Anaheim both nights of their trip. Sunday seniors scattered all over the grounds of Disneyland. Monday morning seniors took a tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Strip, Farmers Market, and Universal Studios. Later that evening the class left L.A. at 5:00 with a short layover at Phoenix, then on to Wichita. The seniors arrived home safely about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 29. Sandra Young, Dee Reed, Kim Mason, and Teri Walker (left) take a break in the shade at Disneyland. Senior boys (above) are enthusiastic about their up-coming flight. The senior class (top left) posed in front of their motel before going to Disneyland. Front row: Teri Walker, Anita Betschart, Carri Culver, Jana Preisner, Sandra Young, Teresa Solorio, Sharlet Butler, Kim Mason, Dee Reed, Heather Berryman. Back row: Randy Conry, Shawn Mosshart, Mark Tuttle, Kyle Smyth, Dallas McMurphy, Joe Smyth, Darrell Smith, Clint Chase, Brett Bates, and Rafe Messer. Sponsors for the trip were Kay and Jerry Young (parents), Bev and Tom Gilmore and Robin Mollhagen (teachers). The senior Brunch was held at the Marie Millam residence May 16 with a beach party theme. Seniors met at 10:30 to sign and exchange cards. A buffet table at one end of the pool and quartet tables at the pool side provided the setting for senior parents to serve steak, baked potato, salad bar, sherbert, ice tea, and punch. Parents helping serve were (seated) Ellen Betschart, Margaret Messer, Mike Smyth, Chan Berryman; (standing) Ann McPhail, Kathy Reed, Kay Bates, Kay Young, Joyce Walker, Kathy Tuttle, Syd Preisner, Sandra Butler, Jerry Young, and Sue Berryman. Senior Trip Brunch 45 Twenty Students Become New Alumni The Class of '86 changed from their every-day clothes to formal graduation attire when they finished their years at Ashland High School May 18. They are now Ashland High School's newest alumni. Girls in the class were Kim Mason, Sharlet Butler, Dee Reed, Boys in the class were Rafe Messer, Darrell Smith, Dallas Sandra Young, Carri Culver, Stacy Bickford, Heather Berryman, McMurphy, Randy Conry, Kyle Smyth, Mark Tuttle, Joe Smyth, Teri Walker, Jana Preisner, and Anita Betschart. Teresa Solorio is Brett Bates, Clinton Chase, and Shawn Mosshart. not pictured. Honor Grads Class Officers Graduating Summa Cum Laude were Dee Reed, Teri President Brett Bates Walker, and Joy Smyth. Teri was the top-ranking stu- Vice President Rafe Messer dent in the class of 20. Secretary Teri Walker Treasurer Carri Culver Student Council Representatives Jana Preisner Mark Tuttle Class Sponsors Tom Gilmore Robin Mollhagen Graduation BACCALAUREATE-COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Sunday, May 18, 1986, 2:30 p.m. PROCESSIONAL ...................................................Junior-Senior High Band •INVOCATION ........................................................... Rev. Arnold Smith Church of God, Ashland 'Songs About Rainbows'' ...................................................... Muppet Movie High School Choir BACCALAUREATE SERMON ................................................... Rev. Arnold Smith ADDRESS ..................................................................... Brett Bates Senior Class President PRESENTATION OF SENIOR CLASS ........................................... Mr. Dale Moody Superintendent of Schools SENIOR DIPLOMAS ...................................................... Board of Education SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS .............................................. Mr. Garlon Jarnagin High School Principal ADDRESS ........................................................................Joe Smyth Student Council President DISTINGUISHED ASHLAND TEACHER AWARD .................................... Mr. Dale Moody CLASS SONG - Friends .........................................................Senior Class •BENEDICTION •Audience Please Stand Brett Bates (far left) received the Rhea Gross Scholarship. As Class President, he gave the farewell address on behalf of the graduating seniors, ending with the poem It Couldn t Be Done, But He Did It. Joe Smyth (left) also gave an address as his last act as Student Council President. Teri Walker, top-ranking student in the class of 20 students received the P. G. Abell Award. Several seniors were recognized for having received scholarships from various colleges they plan to attend. Fifth Grade teacher Jim Gillaspie (lower left) and Senior High School History teacher Jane Shreve (below right) shared the Distinguished Teacher Award. This award is provided from the J. E. and Vinette Humphreys. Educational Trust. The Humphreys were long-time and highly respected teachers in the Ashland school system. Graduation 47 Coaches Go All Out For Their Sports AHS coaches give an all out performance in football, basketball, golf, track, tennis, and cross country. Hard work is what pays off in sports and the coaches know how to bring the best out of each person. Coaches can ask only as much as an athlete wants to give; and with the understanding of each coach, the best will emerge. ball, girls track, and junior high girls Tom Gilmore is the head boys track coach and basketball, assistant football coach. Coach Mary Harden is the assistant girls basketball coach. Jim Gillaspie coaches junior high football, assists with senior high basketball and track. Bob Smyth coaches senior high boys basketball, girls and boys tennis. Bill is my name and golf is my game, says Bill McMin- Coach Dale Coverdale is an assistant in my. football. Steve Lenz coaches junior high boys basketball, girls and boys track and cross country. 48 Coaches Tennis Teams Go To State Seniors Carri Culver, Sharlet Butler, Sandra Young, Heather Berryman, Dee Reed, and Jana Preisner; junior Shannon Rich; sophomores Heather Moore, Susan Harper, Sherry Suire; freshmen Carrie Travis, Kelly Brown, Rhonda Strang, and Katrina Lind make up the 1985 tennis team. Jana shows her opponent how to play tennis Ashland style. Carri keeps her eyes on the ball and lets her body do the rest. Girls tennis finished another good year under their new coach. Bob Smyth, placing second in the Regional meet. Both doubles teams qualified for State as Sharlet Butler and Sandra Young placed second and Carri Culver and Jana Preisner placed third in their division at Regionals, a very respectable way to end the season. Seniors were Dee, Heather, Sharlet, Sandra, Jana and Carri. After a long day Sandra and Sharlet stop to pose for the camera after their win. Tennis 49 Even Though A Successful Season, From left to right back row are Matt Wilson, Jeff Berryman, Chris Gillespie, Lance Walker, Mark Smith, James Allen, Loran Luther, Rodney Lynn. Second row: Coach Dale Coverdale, Doug Rich, Coach Tom Gilmore, Barry Park, Ryan Brunholtz, Rex Jarnagin, Clint Daily, Danny Heath, Barrett Broadie, Brad Salyer, and Head Coach Larry Rich. Front row: Spencer Travis, Brett Bates, Joe Smyth, Mark Tuttle, Kyle Smyth, Randy Conry, and Trent Dome. Brett (above) changes his shoe prior to kicking one of the many extra points made during his high school career. Joe (above right) runs a sweep around the outside showing his speed and quickness to the crowd and the back of his jersey to the Ness City Eagles. The team went through the entire season without a defeat until they met the Meade Buffaloes in District competition. Meade beat Ashland with 14 seconds left in the game with the first score of the game which was a field goal. This was the first year since 1981 the team had not won the District. Joe led the team in scoring with 15 touchdowns and 5 extra points. Joe also led in rushing. He had 146 carries for 918 yards. Mark led in passing. He passed for 386 yards and 5 touchdowns. Brett averaged 41.4 per kick this year. Joe and Kyle made the Hutchinson News Southwest Class 1-2A football team, Joe as a running back and Kyle as center. 50 Football We Didn't Win District Football Mark Tuttle and Joe Smyth (left) run the most successful play for the season: the option. Every time Mark and Joe got a chance, this was what they would run. Joe makes the tackle (above) while cousin Kyle (No. 51) comes in to make sure opponent No. 23 is down. Spencer Travis (No. 41 below) breaks through the line for yet another one of his long runs off a play designed for short yardage. For scoreboards see page 64. Football Basketball Boys Welcome New Head Coach Bob Smyth, new head coach for the boys basketball team, returned to Kansas after 11 years of coaching in Tempe, Arizona. Mr. Smyth's philosophy is to get his players to play all out for 32 minutes aggressive pressure style, to execute fundamentals properly so that players understand and appreciate the game, and to have fun. Boys on the Varsity basketball team (top right) were Spencer Travis, Doug Rich, Barrett Broa-die, Brett Bates, Lance Walker, Trent Dome, Mark Tuttle, Barry Park, Rex Jarnagin, Kyle Smyth, Joe Smyth, and Clint Daily. Boys basketball team (at right) were seated Spencer Travis, Doug Rich, Chris Gillespie, Paul Blick, James Allen, Matt Wilson, Jeff Berryman, Jim Steele, Jason Wyatt, Monti Park, Brian McGonigle. Standing is Assistant Coach Jim Gillaspie, Barrett Broadie, Brett Bates, Lance Walker, Trent Dome, Mark Tuttle, Barry Park, Rex Jarnagin, Kyle Smyth, Joe Smyth, Clint Daily, and Coach Bob Smyth. Joe waits in expectation (below left) as Kyle shoots for a basket in the game against the Coldwater Eagles. Clint (12) and Barry (30) (below right) guard the opposite team while team members bring the ball to the home basket. 52 Basketball Even though we didn't win a lot of games we did play well at times. I enjoyed playing a faster style of basketball. It was also a different experience playing for my uncle as the coach. . . . Joe Smyth Barry Park was selected for the second All-League Basketball Team. Mark is caught by the camera as Barry, Mark, and Clint prepare to warm up before the game. I thought we had a successful year of learning a lot of basketball even though our record didn't show it. It was also fun to have a new system and playing lots of basketball. . . Brett Bates Season records for both A and B teams are listed on p. 64. Basketball 53 Girls Win First Ever State Championship 54 Basketball The Bluejay girls took time out from their celebration to pose with Tonya Ediger. Standing, Coach Larry Rich, Carri Culver, Teri Walk-their first place trophy. Kneeling, Dee Reed, Teresa Solorio, Gayla er, Jana Preisner, Sharlet Butler, Karen Isenhart, Coach Mary Har-McKinney, Shannon Rich, Heather Moore, Susan Harper, and den, Rogena Strang, and Maylene Freelove, managers. The Varsity girls capped off a very successful year by winning the 1A State Championship. The girls defeated Iroquois League rival Spearville 43-37 to end with a 26-2 record. They earned such honors as Iroquois League Champions, Regional Champions, Sub-State Champions, as well as State Champions. The Lady Jays competed in the 13th Annual Tournament of Champions in Pratt. The girls suffered their first loss of the year in the second round but bounced back to beat Hays for 3rd place. After 9 seasons as the girls head basketball coach, Larry Rich had compiled a record of 145 wins against only 49 losses, for a 75% winning percentage. The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association named him Class 1A Coach-of-the-Year and invited him to coach the girls KBCA All-Star game at Washburn University in Topeka August 8, 1986. Coach Rich and his five starters, Jana, Teri, Carri, Karen, and Sharlet, are all smiles after their victory. Jana, Teri, Carri, and Sharlet graduated, leaving Karen a hard task to try to repeat as State Champions. The 1985-86 Bluejay girls basketball team front row from left: Susan Harper, Gayla McKinney, Karen Isenbart, Maylene Freelove, Teri Walker, Jana Preisner, Dee Reed, Tonya Ediger, Sharlet Butler and Carri Culver. Back row: Manager Brenda Price, Katrina Lind, Rhonda Strang, Kelly Brown, Heather Moore, Brenda McVicker, Carrie Travis, Tracy Rollins, Bev Mings, Heather Berryman, Shannon Rich, Teresa Solorio, Coach Larry Rich, Manager Rogena Strang, and Coach Mary Harden. Jana (above left) received First Team All-League and Hutchinson News State 1A honors. The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association voted her a 1A All-Star player. Carri (above) received Second Team All-League, Honorable Mention 1A All-State by the News. and also made the All-Tournament Team at the Pratt Tournament of Champions. Teri (above right) was named to the First Team All-League, All-State 1A (HN), and Most Valuable Player of the 1A State Tournament at Hays. Karen (No. 23, left) received Second Team All-League designation, Honorable Mention All-State 1A (HN), and All-Tournament TOC Team at Pratt. The Junior Varsity girls played a total of 10 games, including 3 games in a junior varsity tournament at Bucklin. The girls finished with a 4-6 record. The playing time the girls had this year will help them next year when some will move up and play varsity ball. The B-team consisted of 13 players: Katrina Lind, Rhonda Strang, Kelly Brown, Heather Moore, Brenda McVicker, Carrie Travis, Tracy Rollins, Bev Mings, Shannon Rich, Susan Harper, Gayla McKinney, Maylene Freelove, and Tonya Ediger. Season record is on p. 64 Basketball 55 Small Squad Qualifies Four For State Though the boys' track squad was the smallest in number in several years and boasted only three seniors, seven members placed at Southwestern Heights Regionals May 23, four went on to State May 30-31 at Wichita State University where two placed in 1A Division. Senior Joe Smyth (1) placed 4th at Regionals in the intermediate hurdles with a time of 41.5. Clint Daily, junior (2) placed 3rd in pole vault with a height of 12', which qualified him for State. Mark Tuttle, senior (3) qualified for State with a throw of 146' in the discus. At State he placed 4th with a throw of 14311 . (4) Senior Kyle Smith's distance of 47'11 in the shot put competition at Regionals sent him to State where he placed 4th with a throw of 4611'. Spencer Travis, junior (5) placed 5th May 23 in pole vault with a height of 11'6 . 56 Boys Track Sophomore Rex Jarnagin (far left) ran the 100m dash in 11.4 at Regionals, placing 4th. He also ran the 200m dash in a time of 23.4, good for 3rd place and a trip to State 1A competition. Other underclassmen on the 1986 squad and 4x800 relay team were freshmen Raymond Schweitzer, Lance Walker, Chris Gillespie, and James Allen (left). Rex, Joe Smyth, Clint Daily, and Spencer Travis (below left) ran the 4x100m race. Competing during the season in field events, Trent Dome (junior), Mark Tuttle, Dan Heath (junior), and Kyle Smyth (below) were the throwers. The young and small-in-number boys track squad (across the page left) were (kneeling) James Steele (freshman), Matt Wilson (sophomore), Joe Smyth (senior), Clint Daily (junior), Spencer Travis (junior), Chris Gillespie (freshman), James Allen (freshman), and Raymond Schweitzer (freshman). Standing are Coach Tom Gilmore, Dan Heath (junior), Kyle Smyth (senior), Trent Dome (junior), Lance Walker (freshman), Mark Tuttle (senior), Rex Jarnagin (sophomore), and field events coach Jim Gillaspie. Jason Albers, freshman, was not present when the picture was taken. Boys Track 57 Small Track Team Hands Out Big Results Although the 1986 track team was few in numbers, they did produce good results. The girls never placed lower than 5th in any meet. Gayla McKinney qualified for State competition by placing 1st in the Discus and 3rd in the Shot Put at Regionals. At State 1A competition in Wichita May 30, Gayla placed 5th in the Discus with a throw of 114'5 . Teri Walker made her best time in the 1600m Run at Regionals, placing 3rd with a time of 5:40.6, also qualifying for State competition. Karen Isenbart set a new school record in the Long Jump at 16'0 and placed 4th at Regionals. Others placing were the 400m Relay (6th) 53.9 — Cari Culver, Susan Harper, Karen Isenbart, and Heather Moore; the 1600m Relay (6th) 4:27 — Carri Culver, Susan Harper, Teri Walker, and Heather Moore. Susan Harper made her best-ever in the High Jump with a height of 4'11 . Other records are on p. 64. Teri shows her winning running form and determination during the 1600m Run at Ashland's 3-sport (track, tennis, golf) all-day event. Coach Larry Rich stands with his girls squad seniors Teri Walker and Carrie Culver, freshman Carrie Travis; in front. sophomores Karen Isenbart, Heather Moore, Susan Harper, and Gayla McKinney. 58 Girls Track Cayla McKinney, sophomore and performer in the Discus and Shot Put, shows the effort she put forth to win 5th in Class 1A at the State track meet held at Wichita State University May 30. This was the first time that state events (and also Regionals) were held after the close of the school year. State tennis and golf were even later, being June 2 and 3. Senior High scoreboards (season results and records) are on pages 63-64. All sophomores, except for senior Cari Culver, right, Heather Moore, Karen Isenbart, and Susan Harper were the 400m relay team. Senior Teri Walker, Heather, Susan, and Cari were the loOOm relay team. Girls Track 59 Season Ends Well For Tennis Team Six of the nine tennis team members went to Regionals May 27 held at Southwestern Heights. Doug Rich and Barry Park, alternating during the season with Rafe Messer and Brett Bates as No. 1 doubles teams, and Monti Park and Mark Smith as singles represented AHS in the after-school-was-out competition. Team members (front row): Mark (sophomore), Rhett Bouziden, (freshman), Monti (freshman), Jason Wyatt (freshman), and Coach Robert Smyth. Back row: Shawn Mosshart (senior), Barry (junior), Doug (sophomore), Rafe (senior), and Brett, (senior). Rafe, out for tennis four years, is ready for action. Brett, playing for two years, displays his forehand. 60 Bovs Tennis Girls Join Golf, Cross Country Teams Though they couldn't attend competitive meets, girls could join the boys golf team for instruction and local play. Three chose to go for it! Golfers were Dallas McMurphy, Richard Mosshart, Darrell Smith, Sandra Young, Clinton Chase, Teresa Solorio, Rodney Young, Jana Preisner, Barrett Broadie, Jeff Berryman, and Coach Bill McMinimy. Girls also participated in Cross Country running. The team at left — Rafe Messer, Teri Walker, Rogena Strang, Shawn Mosshart, Raymond Schweitzer, Brian Isenbart, and Jim Steele — was coached by Steve Lenz (not pictured). Rafe and Teri (left) placed 13th in Cross Country Regionals and 19th in State respectively. Season records for boys tennis, golf and cross country running are on p. 63. Golf Cross Country 61 Seniors Active In Athletics Senior athletes pictured are (front row) Solorio, Sharlet Butler, Dee Reed, Teri Darrell Smith, Kyle Smyth, Jana Preisner, Shawn Mosshart, Carri Culver, Sandra Walker. Mark Tuttle, Heather Berryman. Rafe Messer, Brett Bates, and Joe Smyth. Young, Randy Conry. Second row: Teresa Top row: Dallas McMurphy, Clint Chase, Football Girls Tennis Boys Basketball Joe Sharlet Joe Mark Mark Sandra Brett Brett Kyle Carri Dee Kyle Randy Jana Heather Girls Basketball Girls Track Boys Track Carri Carri Joe Teri Terri Mark Jana Sharlet Kyle Dee Teresa Boys Tennis Golf Cross Country Rafe Sandra Shawn Brett Dallas Teri Shawn Teresa Darrell Jana Clint Rafe 62 Senior Athletes Scoreboards Show Results The Cheerleading squad, formed by underclassmen, were Deidra Maggard, Heather Moore, Sherry Suire, Susan Harper, and Donna Solorio sophomores; Rhonda Strang and Kelly Brown (held by Heather and Susan) freshmen. The cheerleaders showed school spirit at pep assemblies and carried the enthusiasm on to ballgames. The squad's sponsor was Linda Wilson. GIRLS TENNIS TOURNAMENTS Minneola 2nd place Meade 5th place Ashland 3rd place Greensburg 6th place Ness City 2nd place Iroquois League 2nd place S.W. Heights 2nd place Regional — Ashland 2nd place State — Hesston 12th place CROSS COUNTRY MEETS Garden City No Ulysses 4th Cimarron 3rd Dodge City 5th Pratt No Medicine Lodge No Regional — Dighton 5th Football, Basketball, and Track scoreboards are on page 64. team place place place team team place BOYS TENNIS TOURNAMENTS GOLF MEETS Ness City 1st place Minneola 4th place Garden City D.N.P. Ness City Did not place Cimarron 2nd place Greensburg 3rd place Ashland 3rd place S.W. Heights 3rd place Regional — Garden City Pratt 1A 4th place State — Hesston Minneola 2nd place Ashland 4th place S.W. Heights Regional — S.W.H. State — Lindsborg 5th place Scoreboards More Records FOOTBALL Opponent A-Team B-Team Opponent Protection 58-20 Coldwater Southwestern Heights 18-15 OT Mullinville Ness City 35-15 Meade LaCrosse 13- 6 Minneola Cimarron 10- 7 Spearville Medicine Lodge 21- 7 Protection Kinsley 35- 7 Coldwater Meade 0- 3 Greensburg Sublette 33-12 Minneola Greensburg 24- 6 Minneola Coldwater - 0-38 Fowler GIRLS TRACK Event: Best I imes, distances, heights 100m dash Carri Culver 200m dash Culver 400m run Susan Harper 800m run Teri Walker loOOm run Walker 3200m run Walker 400m relay Culver, Heather Moore, Harper, Karen Isenbart 800m relay Walker, Moore, Harper, Isenbart 1600m relay Culver, Moore, Harper, Walker Shot Put Gayla McKinney Discus McKinney High Jump Harper Long Jump Isenbart New school record Event: Best times, distances. 110m high hurdles 100m dash 200m dash 300m Intermediate Hurdles 400m dash 800m run 1600m run (mile) 3200m run 400m relay 1600m relay 3200m relay Long Jump High Jump Pole Valut Discus Shot Put Javelin BOYS TRACK heights Joe Smyth Rex Jarnagin Jarnagin J. Smyth Mark Tuttle Raymond Schweitzer Jason Albers, Jason Wyatt Jim Steele Spencer Travis, Clint Daily, J. Smyth, Jarnagin J. Smyth, Travis, Daily, Lance Walker Schweitzer, Chris Gillespie, James Allen, Walker Jarnagin J. Smyth Clint Daily Tuttle Kyle Smyth Tuttle 20'21 2 5'8 12'6 148'4 477 4 145' GIRLS BASKETBALL A-Team B-Team 87-21 59-15 51-47 56-26 51-53 37-42 51-28 14-15 81-36 61-25 70-32 Bucklin Tournament of Champions: Medicine Lodge Chapparrel 65-14 O0-31 39-26 57-59 41-44 26-20 41-43 34-12 (Dodge City (10-llth (grades: Hays 46-28 (20-33 13.5 Fowler 70-26 30-16 27.9 Fowler - 20- 9 1:10.2 Spearville 42-35 22-37 2:34.6 Southwestern Heights 46-47 20-45 5:40.6 Protection 46-21 18-13 15:05.1 Cimarron 71-42 32-33 53.9 Regionals: 2:01.9 Mullinville 64-20 4:27.0 Haviland 56-30 36'4 Protection 52-30 1227 Sub-State: 4'11 Bazine 55-44 16'0 Rolla 57-42 State: Waverly 31-21 Frankfort 39-33 Spearville 43-37 Season Record: 26- 2 5- 9 1A STATE CHAMPIONS! 17.2 BOYS BASKETBALL 11.11 Opponent A-Team B-Team 22.8 Coldwater 49-73 22-49 41.5 54 Classic: 59.0 Mullinville 50-40 2:19 Meade 55-59 5:05 Minneola 37-47 11:46.2 Spearville 48-78 42-47 46.2 Protection 75-36 21-16 3:46 Coldwater 37-70 33-54 9:15 Greensburg 58-69 41-56 Minneola 44-53 Fowler 32-53 League Tournament: Fowler 52-580T Protection 77-41 Bucklin 51-52 Fowler 50-48 Spearville 58-62 Southwestern Heights 50-97 Protection 73-35 Cimarron 42-62 Regional Tournament: Haviland 54-60 OT B-Team Tournament: Southwestern Heights-Meade Cimarron 37-30 20-17 57-44 12-25 48-49 33-10 38-54 13-76 16-58 27-65 64 Scoreboards seniors Awarded Outstanding Honors The Ashland High School coaching staff chose Brett Bates (upper left) and Teri Walker (upper right) as the male and female most inspirational athletes. Brett competed in football four years, in basketball four years, and in tennis two years. Teri has competed in tennis, cross country running, basketball (4 years) and track (4 years). Brett and Teri received this distinction at the annual Awards Banquet held Tuesday evening. May 13. Their names will be inscribed on the plaques, along with past Most Inspirational Athletes. Rafe Messer (left) received both the Outstanding Vocalist and the Arion Award. He participated in music all four years. He also took a solo to State and was part of The Blue Notes, (boys chorus). Concert Chorale (full choir) which also went to State, and Madrigals. Outstanding Students 65 ASHLAND JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS BANQUET May 13, 1986 Students' Excellence Noted Invocation .........................Brett Bates Welcome ....................... Mr. Dale Moody K.S.H.S.A.A. Mr. Frank Long Student Council Mr. Frank Long Quiz Bowl .................. Miss Jane Shreve Business Education Ms. Anna Jean Wilson Speech and Drama ........... Ms. Sally McQuade Art ........................ Mrs. Linda Wilson Cheerleaders ............... Mrs. Linda Wilson Music Mr. Brad Meredith President's Physical Fitness Awards . Mr. Larry Rich Mr. Bob Smyth Cross Country ................. Mr. Steve Lenz Golf ...................... Mr. Bill McMinimy Boys Tennis...................... Mr. Bob Smyth Boys Basketball ............... Mr. Bob Smyth Mr. Steve Lenz Girls Tennis .................. Mr. Bob Smyth Boys Track .................... Mr. Steve Lenz Mr. Tom Gilmore Girls Track ....................Mr. Steve Lenz Mr. Larry Rich Football ...................... Mr. Larry Rich Mr. James Gillaspie Girls Basketball .............. Mr. Larry Rich Senior Plaques ............ Mr. Garlon Jarnagin Most Inspirational Athletes . Mr. Garlon Jarnagin Near the close of the school year, Ashland High School students' excellence is noted at the annual Awards Night Banquet. Students receive awards for achievement in academics, citizenship, physical fitness, extra-curricular activities, and athletics. The junior high students were included on the same night for the first time. Twenty seniors received plaques inscribed with their extra-curricular participation and the number of years in each. Some of the other presentations are shown. Leslie Rich and Willy Lynn (above) were named the best citizens in the 8th grade. Elizabeth Fellers (below) was named the outstanding Bookkeeping student. Brett Bates (above) says Let s eat, after the invocation. Heather Berryman (below) earned 3rd place in the Academic Olympics and Arts Honors from FHSU Art Fair. Larry Rich (above) gave Mary Harden, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach (top), the medal she didn't get at State. Teri Walker and Brett (below) earned high school good citizenship awards. Awards Banquet Changes Take Place In Seventh, Eighth Grades Seventh Grade Stephan Albers Bryan Allison Dusty Arnold Shane Betschart Ryan Boman Leslie Cook April Dome Jeff Dome Shawn Graff Mark Inderlied Dawn Kirby Michael Lind Joel Luther Lynn McPherson David Pike Scott Pike Brandy Raymond Cindi Schweitzer Karen White Jolie Ann Wyatt Eighth Grade J. R. Arnold Stacy Barth William Lynn Jonathan Mages Chris Martin Melissa McPhail Randi Mings Robbie Ramirez Roger Redger Leslie Rich Chris Smith Laura Ward Danny Whitt One of the big changes that seventh graders made was to go to separate classrooms each hour having different teachers throughout the day. The eighth graders experienced this for two years. 68 Junior High Activities Appeal To Junior High J. R. Arnold (No. 14) and Willy Lynn (No. 72) J. R. Arnold (No. 10) goes watch while the referee flips the coin to up for a jump shot, determine which team will kick off or receive. The seventh and eighth graders added to their schedule by participating in various activities and sports. The football team consisted of (from top left) Ryan Boman, 7th grade; Joel Luther, 7th grade; Bryan Allison, 7th grade; Jeff Dome, 7th grade; Willy Lynn, 8th grade; Chris Smith, 8th grade; Danny Whitt, 8th grade; Chris Martin, 8th grade; Jon Mages, 8th grade; Jim Cillaspie, coach; David Pike, 7th grade; Mike Lind, 7th grade; J.R. Arnold, 8th grade; Robbie Ramirez, 8th grade; Scott Pike, 7th grade; Dusty Arnold, 7th grade; Lynn McPherson, 7th grade; Shane Betschart, 7th grade. Not Pictured Mark Inderlied, 7th grade; Steve Albers, 7th grade. Bryan Allison (No. 39) goes for a touchdown while his teammates back him up. The basketball team consisted of (from (seated) Bryan, Jeff, Ryan, Chris S., top left) Steve Lenz, coach; J. R, David, Danny, Willy, Chris M. Mark, Lynn, Dusty, Shane, Steve; Junior High Spring Sports Involve Girls And Boys Traditionally, junior high boys participate in football, basketball and track; girls participate in basketball and track. Boys in football and basketball are pictured on page 69; records for their season are on page 71. Girls out for basketball were (seated) Manager Leslie Cook, Cindi Schweitzer, Jolie Wyatt, Dawn Kirby, Brandy Raymond, and Karen White; standing Coach Larry Rich, Leslie Rich, Randi Jo Mings, Melissa McPhail, April Dome, and Stacy Barth. Tammy Conry not pictured. JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL Opponent A-Girls Opponent B-Girls Cimarron 13-20 Coldwater 16- 2 Coldwater 12-37 Spearville 0- 7 Fowler 28-20 Protection 11- 2 Greensburg 24-14 Plains 4-15 Meade 38-41 Meade 0-22 Plains 15-46 Greensburg 4-16 Protection 13-31 Fowler 16- 4 Spearville 18-24 Cimarron 4-14 Cimarron 17-36 JUNIOR HIGH TRACK MEETS April 3 Meade 3 p.m. April 10 Coldwater 1:30 p.m April 15 Minneola 3 p.m. April 24 Mullinville 1 p.m. May 1 Cimarron May 6 Ashland Quad 3 p.m. May 15 Leage - Ashland 3 p.m. JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS 1986 BEST TRACK RECORDS Discus Melissa McPhail 97'8 Shot Put Leslie Rich 26'51 4 ' High Jump Stacy Barth 3T0 Long Jump Randi Jo Mings 14'6 55m Hurdles April Dome 11.1 100m Dash Randi Jo Mings 14.3 200m Dash Randi Jo Mings 29.6 400m Dash Brandy Raymond 79.9 800m Run Tammy Conry 2:56.8 400m Relay Leslie Rich, Brandy Raymond, April Dome, Randi Jo Mings 59.0 800m Relay Cindi Schweitzer, Stacy Barth, Karen White, Brandy Raymond 2:15.8 800m Medley Relay Stacy Barth, Leslie Rich, Cindi Schweitzer, Brandy Raymond 2:28.9 Melissa McPhail 71 points 7meets Discus 97'8 Shot Put 25'7 Randi Jo Mings 43Vfe points 6 meets Long Jump 14'6‘ 2 100m Dash 14.3 200m Dash 29.6 Leslie Rich 26 2 points 7 meets Discus 78'5 Shot Put 26'5l 4 100m Dash 15.9 200m Dash 35.1 400m Dash 84.8 April Dome 2OV2 points 7 meets Long Jump 13'3‘ 4 55m Hurdles 11.1 100m Dash 14.5 Tammy Conry 15l 2 points 6 meets Shot Put 18'8 Long Jump 12'6 800m Run 2:56.8 Karen White 6 points 7 meets High Jump 38'' 400m Dash 84.5 800m Run 3:00.1 Stacy Barth 5 points 7 meets Discus 54'1 Shot Put 18'0'' High Jump 310 Long Jump 10'V2 100m Dash 17.3 Cindi Schweitzer 3 points 7 meets 55m Hurdles 11.7 100m Dash 15.0 200m Dash 31.9 Brandy Raymond 2 points 7 meets 55m Hurdles 11.8 100m Dash 17.6 400m Dash 79.9 70 Junior High Track squad members were (front) Steve Albers, David Pike, Eric Gibson, Bryan Allison, Shane Betschart, Lynn McPherson, Mike Lind, and Jeff Dome; standing J. R. Arnold, Jon Mages, Robbie Ramirez, Greg Weikal, Willy Lynn, Dan Whitt, Chris Smith, Ryan Boman, and Steve Roberts. Mark Inderlied, Scott Pike, and Coach Steve Lenz not pictured. FOOTBALL ______Opponent (Opponent s score second) Coldwater 20- 0 Spearville 14-18 Greensburg 18-32 7th Grade 6- 0 Plains 14-22 7th Grade 6- 0 Protection 52- 6 Spearville 30-28 (double overtime) Fowler 38-12 Discus Danny Whitt 120 0 Shot Put Danny Whitt 38'3% High Jump Ryan Boman, 5'2 Robbie Ramirez 5'2 Long Jump Chris Smith 17'4Vi Pole Vault J. R. Arnold 9'6 100m Hurdles Ryan Boman, 18.5 Jeff Dome 18.5 100m Dash Danny Whitt 13.8 200m Dash Chris Smith 26.2 40m Dash Chris Smith 59.0 800m Run Greg Weikal 2:38.6 160m Run Steve Roberts 5:25.6 400m Relay Jon Mages, Robbie Ramirez, J. R. Arnold, Dan Whitt 54.0 800m Relay Jon Mages, Robbie Ramirez, J. R. Arnold, Steve Roberts 1:53.4 800m Medley Relay Robbie Ramirez, J. R. Arnold, Danny Whitt, Chris Smith 1:52.4 Danny Whitt: 71lA points, 7 meets — Discus (1200 ), Shot put (38'3% ), 100m Dash (13.8) J. R. Arnold: 64l 4 points, 7 meets — Pole Vault (9'6 ), 100m Hurdles (18.8) Chris Smith: 61 points, 6 meets — Long Jump (17 4Vi,,) 200m Dash (26.2), 40m Dash (59.0) Ryan Boman: 49'A points, 7 meets — High Jump (5 2'' — new 7th grade record). Long Jump (15'3Vi ), 100m Hurdles (18.5) Steve Roberts: 27Vi points, 4 meets — Long Jump (147 Vi ), 220 Dash (27.1), 1600m Run (5:25.6) Jon Mages: 26lA points, 6 meets — Pole Vault (8'6 ), 100m Hurdles (20.6), 400m Dash (70.7) Robbie Ramirez: 25 points, 7 meets — High Jump (5'2 ) David Pike: 21 4 points, 7 meets — Pole Vault (8'4''), 100m Hurdles (20.4), 200m Dash (30.7), 800m Run (2:50.8) Jeff Dome: 11points, 7 meets — High Jump (4'6 ), Long Jump (14'8 ), 100m Hurdles (18.5) Eric Gibson (9 4 points, 6 meets — Discus (89'2 ), Long Jump (14'2, 4 ) 400m Dash (68.4), 800m Run (2:42.0) Ryan Boman (far left) goes over the bar to set a new 7th grade high jump record of 5'2 . David Pike (left) set a new 7th grade pole vault record at the Cimarron meet with a height of 8'4 . BASKETBALL Opponent A-Team B-Tea Cimarron 19-56 4-26 Coldwater 15-37 10- 7 Fowler 17-33 11-12 Greensburg 19-32 4-12 Meade 21-41 12-13 Plains 26-33 2-14 Protection 35-23 2-14 Spearville Tournament: 22-54 4-18 Protection 43-26 Spearville 12-51 Record: 2- 8 2- 6 Boys best 1986 track records are below left; individual bests are below. Shane Betschart: 7 points, 7 meets — Long Jump (13'41 2 ), 100m Dash (16.2), 800m Run (3:04.6) Mike Lind: 61 points, 7 meets — Discus (77’6 ), Shot Put (22'4 ), Long Jump (12'2 ), 100m Dash (15.8), 400m Dash (72.8) Bryan Allison: 6 points, 1 meet — 100m Dash (14.3) Greg Weikal: 6 points, 6 meets — Discus (61'4 ), Long Jump (13TV4 ), 200m Dash (32.0), 80m Run (2:38.6), 1600m Run (6:04.2) Steve Albers: 5 points, 6 meets — 100m Dash (15.3), 800m Run (2:38.8) Willy Lynn: 5 points, 7 meets — Discus (96'5 ). Shot Put (327 ), 100m Dash (15.4), 200m Dash (32.7) Lynn McPherson: 1% points, 6 meets — 100m Dash (15.7), 40m Dash (86.5) Dash Scott Pike: 0 points, 5 meets — Long Jump (10'9 ), 100m Dash (16.2), 200m Dash (34.7), 400m Dash (86.0) Mark Inderlied: 0 points, 5 meets — Shot Put (17 0 ), 200m Dash (42.6) Junior High 71 Dawn Kirby, Stacy Barth, Shane Betschart, Michael Lind, Stephen Albers, J.R. Arnold, Roger Redger, Dusty Arnold, Brandy Raymond, Karen White, April Dome, Mr. Brad Meredith; (second row) Laura Ward, Melissa McPhail, Mark Inderlied, Jon Mages, Robbie Rameriz, Bryan Allison, Scott Pike, David Pike, Kristi Albers, Jolie Wyatt; (third row) Randi Jo Mings, Leslie Rich, Ryan Boman, Danny Whitt, Joel Luther, Chris Martin, Jeff Dome, and Willy Lynn's combined voices made up the junior high choir. Junior High Participate In Activities Eighth grade scholars who made the semester honor roll are Randi Jo, J.R., Stacy, Jon, Leslie, Robbie, and Laura. Academic achievers who made the first semester honor roll for the seventh grade are Mike, Jeff, Brandy, Shane, April, Bryan, Jolie, David, Karen, and Ryan. Not pictured is Stephen. Cheerleaders Melissa, Kristi, Leslie, Stacy, Laura, and Randi Jo support the Junior Jays in their athletic activities. 72 Junior High GRADE SCHOOL Some Things Seldom Change At the grade school there is new playground equipment constructed in 1983. The grade school, built in 1938, had the office remodeled and relocated in 1984. Mr. Gilbert Park, grade school principal since 1983, carries out policies adopted by the School Board. Panel pictures from left to right are Gilbert Park, Principal; Susan Edmonston, Librarian; Jan Fast, Music Director; Rita Freelove, Teacher's Aide; Beverly Gilmore, Remedial Reading; Erin Kirkland, Speech Specialist; Gayle Randles, Cafeteria, Custodian; Ron Roe, Clinical Psychologist; Melba Swanson, Kindergarten and Spec. Ed. bus driver. Aladine Watson, Dietician; Otis Watson, Custodian; Wanda Whitfield, Cafeteria. Bus drivers at right are Kenneth York, Mike McCown, Jesse Solorio, Nina McVicker, Mel Brown, Mary Jane Isenbart, Judy Stegman, Margie Stephens, and Charlie Strouse (seated). Transportation Director. Not pictured is Eldean Mings. 74 Grade School Staff Same Grade, New Faces Cooks give change of scenery for Halloween. From left to right the cooks are Aladine Watson, Whitfield, and Gayli Norma Suire, Wanda Randles. SIXTH GRADE Diana Hass, teacher Ronnie Baker Shannon Barth Amy Broadie Micheal Brooks Gregg Freelove Bryan Fudge Jeff Isenbart Betty Jefferies Lori Mages Jesse Mercer Brooke Osborn Jenny Pike Tracy Raymond Nathan Shupe Melissa Snodgr?- Michael Stonehouse Rebecca Suire Casey Walker Darla Ward Brian Weikal Grade School 75 Many Changes Take Place Mr. Jim Gillaspie, teacher Josh Allison Tamra Arnold Brandy Barth Loretta Braman Hilary Brunholtz Shadlynn Heugatter Jesse Luckie Jessica McNickle Kay Dawne McPherson Duane Mosshart Eric Sippel Stan Walker Michelle Weikal Kelly Wilson Fifth Grade (above) Fourth Grade (below) Mrs. Sharon Osborn, teacher Nathan Albers Cody Betschart Angela Dome Chad Dome Bryan Graff Natalie Mages Nathan Mages Alyson McCarty Michelle McFarlane Josh Messer Chuck Miller Drew Pike Josie Pike Justin Schweitzer Tamie Smith Daniel Stein Chris Stephens Kit Walker Frank White 76 Grade School For 5th, 4th, 3rd, And 2nd Grades Lyne Stephens Jodie Weiss Jennifer White Cheryl Young Mrs. Carlene Culver, teacher Rodney Braman Jim Brown Kristopher Caldwell Blair Fudge Shane Harden Amy Ledford Jonelle Mercer Angela Mi' er Estelle Mishler Zachary Myatt Elizabeth Moore Jim Osborn Abby Pike Todd Pike Aaron Rollins Karen Rollins Dawn Smith Kelly Smith Bronc Woodruff Mrs. Jean Lipsett, teacher Mehlina Albers Ryan Allison Becky Arnold Ananda Brack Sarah Cleveland Michelle Cook Jake Dome Christian Gebhardt Isaac Krier Trina Ledford T. J. Mages Melinda McCarty Michael McFarlane Jeremy McPhail Ike Osborn Jessica Preisner Kelly Shaw Darren Sions Jeremy Smith Third Grade (above) Second Grade (below) Grade School 77 This Is Where The Changes Begin 78 Raelene Francis, teacher Krista Albers Jodie Betschart Jeremey Caldwell Erin Fast Seth Harrington Dusty Hummel Rusty Hummel Kate Humphreys Matt Isenbart April Lane J. C. Ledford Jaime McMahon Jill McNickle Jaclyn Osborn Brian Cleveland Amanda Cook Crystal Culver Christopher Goodnight Cindy Harden Kellie Isenbart Erin Kaltenbach Tony Krier Billy Mason Andrea Mayer Timothy Miller Philip Moore Kerry Nusz K. C. Preisner Junnae Roberts Derrick Sions Matthew Sippel April Smith Dana Smith Angie Swartz Grade School PATRONS Sharlet, This seems like only yesterday. Mom and Dad Carri, There will never be another now - so make the most of today. There will never be another you - so make the most of yourself. Take Control! Take Charge! Love, Mama and Daddy Rafe, At a time when the death of your grandfather saddens us and momentarily all joy has escaped us, we still want you and the world to know of our love for you. We only wish for your peace with God and with yourself. Mom and Dad Sandra, We have enjoyed every minute of your school years. We were proud of your getting to go to State with your tennis in 1985. Wish you many good years. Jerry and Kay Young Teri, Set your goals high in life and strive toward these goals. Best wishes for your future. We are proud of you. Love, Dad and Mother Cleon's Cycle Center Boosters Dr. Richard Farmer and Staff, 2130 N. Grant, Liberal, KS 67901 Jostens — Creators of fine yearbooks Mack's Service — Charles McPherson, Phone 635-2874 Pioneer Museum, 430 W. 4th, Ashland, Kansas 67831, 635-2227 Madge N. Randall (Mrs. Lowell) Vera Francis Reynolds United Telephone Association, Highway 56, Dodge City, Kansas 67801 Schweitzer Barber Shop Grooming Headquarters of Ashland, Protection, Coldwater PREISNER BROTHERS 66 Distributors of Phillips 66 Products Tires, Wash, and Lubes Michelin Tires, Batteries Richard J. Stein, DDS 202 W. 8th Ashland, KS 67831 Telephone 635-2285 fdUoMd. “K im44u 67Z3t 80 Ads DOOOE CITY 7 utdU . Phone 316-227-6091 V2 mile west of 14th Beeson P.0. Box 430 Dodge City, Kansas 67801 Don Spotts Lumber Company 916 Main Ashland, Kansas 635-2613 Pondarosa Valley Restaurant Try Our Char-broiled Steaks Highway 160 Ashland, Kansas Yearbook Class Slrares rhotos (Mark Gtorottg QUipjiw contributed by the AHS Ycadxyk , . . . n The On Ashland Main � d n ■' hr c:i• Serving Ashland and Clark County for the past 101 years Ashland City Cleaners R. L. and Martha Williamson Fairy Gibson 3 73 Ashland Motel Color TV Air Conditioned Highway 160, Ashland, Kansas Phone 316-635-2235 Your Friendly Jack and Jill Les Sherry Moore Phone 635-2315 11 ixiippp 81 The Citizens State Bank Your Full Service Bank Automotive Loans Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Boxes Checking Accounts Telephone: Ashland, Kansas Livestock Loans Travelers Checks Bank by Mail FDIC Commericial Loans 635-2218 67831 John and Bea (316) 635-2519 Auto and Truck Sales New Location 302 Grant Ashland, Kansas 67831 (316) 635-2615 In Business Since 1947 Auto Repair • Auto Sales • Auto Parts Dale Coverdale (316) 635-2787 CCITLJIVJLL’S FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Ashland, Kansas Gary D. Casey Jos tens Representative Box 686 Hays, KS 67601 (913) 625-5769 Dickey's Floral and Bearcreek Original Ceramics 1216 Cedar Street Phone 635-2622 Ashland, KS 67831 Clark County Title Co. 723‘ 2 S. Main, Box 487 Ashland, KS 67831 Mrs. Willis A. 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John Deere Sales and Service Bucklin, K.S 67834 316-826-3271 Sales 316-826-3294 Parts Michael Freelove District Magistrate Judge FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Don Rock, Minister Bible School — 9:45 Morning Assembly — 10:45 Evening Assembly — 7:00 Hairizons Styling Salon 707 Main 635-4004 84 Ads Rural Health Care - BC-BS Group Legislation - Fulltime Lobbyist in Topeka and Washington Computer Rating - Done at the Office Safety Programs - Fire and Farm Safety programs Computerized Recordkeeping Service - FARMIS Marketing Information Insurance Service - Casualty, Fire and Life Cletus Mages Agency Manager Farm Bureau Insurance Farm Bureau Office. Box 277. Ashland. Kansas 67831 (316) 635-4424 Marquise Studio, Inc. 3121 N. Van Buren P.0. Box 906 Enid, Oklahoma 73701 Serving you since 1900 with the finest senior portraits. Dale and Janie Perkins Daily Cattle and Feed Cargill Seed — Nutrena Feeds Custom Rations — Bag or Bulk Veterinary Supplies and Tack Jim Daily Ashland, KS 635-4425 Mishler's Service Center We Service What We Sell Plumbing — Heating — Air Conditioning Phone (316) 635-2529 Ashland, KS 67831 St. Joseph's Catholic Church Pastor — Fr. Gilbert P. Herrman Masses: Sun. 10:30 a m. (winter) 9:30 a.m. (summer) Sat. 6:30 p.m. (winter) 7:30 p.m. (summer) Weekdays 7:45 a.m. LUMBERlrSUPPLYCO. General Office 106 West Eighth Ashland, KS 67831 Serving Kansas and Oklahoma since 1905. 86 Ads Reed Rugged Rancher Trailer Mfg. Division of Frank Reed Welding East Highway 160, Ashland, KS 67831 Young Construction, Inc. Jerry and Kay Young Oil Field Business 316 West Highway 160 Ashland, KS 67831 316-635-2508 Ron Culver Chev Olds Phone 316-635-2521 Ashland, Kansas 67831 Myatt Funeral Home Michael, Teressa Zachary Ashland, Kansas Ads 87 THE STOCKGROWERS STATE BANK ASHLAND, KS 67831 The bank crew at the new bank site: Frank York, Vice President; Mary Pike; Ruby Zuehlke; Chris Blue, Cashier; Carol Nicholson; Steve Sanders; Ellen Harrington; Noel Park, Vice President; Marva Ellis; John T. Fellers, President. STOCKGROWERS IS A FULL SERVICE BANK CHECKING ACCOUNTS SAVINGS ACCOUNTS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES LOANS OF ALL KINDS TRAVELERS CHECKS BANKING BY MAIL 88 Ads Losson G. Pike Attorny and Counselor At Law Fellers Motor Co. Inc. Ashland, KS 67831 Phone 635-2246 116 West Eighth Ashland, Kansas 67831 Phone 316-635-2778 Maris Ditching Stevens Appliance Company, Inc. 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Ashland, Kansas 67831 Larry Park 635-2845 Reds Hills Motel Fred and Jimmy Allen Color TV Air Conditioned Highway 160, Ashland, KS Phone 635-2214 90 Ads R + Cattle Company Sam and Allen Randles Rob Murray Ashland 635-2835 Sublette 675-2354 Sublette 675-2504 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Alan Stambaugh, Pastor SHATTUCK and SHATTUCK Attorney at Law 7231 2 MAIN STREET BOX 487 ASHLAND, KANSAS 67831 TELEPHONE NO. 316-635-2331 NO SERVICE CHARGE ON CHECKING ACCOUNTS COMPETITIVE INTEREST RATES PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS LOANS FOR ANY GOOD PURPOSE 9:00 - 4:00 MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 - 12:00 SATURDAY Call 826-3231 Farmers State Bank of Bucklin BOX 187 111 N MAIN BUCKLIN, KANS. ZIP CODE 67834 Ambles Alva Roofing Co. Quality Commercial Roofing North Highway 281 P.O. Box 358 David and Myrna Heath Ashland, Kansas 67831 Phone 316-635-2313 Alva, OK 73717 405-327-0172 Ads 91 Look again at pages 1-91. Do you remember the changes that took place? Look at yourself. How much did you change between August 21 — the first day of school — and May 22 — the last day? It's been our joy (and pain) as the staff of the 1986 BLUEJAY to record some of these changes. It's our hope they will become fond memories as the years pass. Staff Completes Record Of Changes Yearbook staff included (upper right) Mark Tuttle, Janet Howell, Rafe Messer, Carrie Stonehouse, Sharlet Butler (second-year member). Shannon Rich, Anna Jean Wilson, Adviser, and Joe Smyth. The Journalism Class joined the Yearbook Class at the beginning of the year to learn film loading and camera techniques. Watching as Mark (center, back to camera) demonstrates how to load 20 frames into a film cassette are Rafe, Shannon, Ms. Wilson, Clint Chase and Ryan Brunholtz — Journalism students — Joe, Janet, and Mr. Leland Neal Hill, Journalism instructor. The task of putting this book together would have been much more difficult without the help of Eldora McMinimy, darkroom; Jostens (Kelly Wright representative) for their advice and patience; Robin Mollhagen and Mrs. Tom Fellers for two pictures on p. 40; Rita Freelove for identifying K-6 panel pictures; and Marquis Studios for some of the large group pictures. Even when working, the yearbook staff loved to play. Shannon and Mark take a lunch break from Yearbook Conference (at Dodge City) September 24. Accompanied by Ms. Wilson (driving), the staff left at 7:30 a.m. and returned at 4 p.m. Cold drinks were consumed on the way home. Right, Joe? 92 Wrap Up