Southern Boone County R1 School - Eagle Yearbook (Ashland, MO)

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As our Junior year of 1968-69 began, we knew hard work was ahead of us, so we chose as leaders Victor Sapp-President, Jackie Sapp-Vice-President, Kathy Head-Secretary, Janet Sachs-Treasurer, and Gary Pauley-Student Council Represent- ative. The FFA boys chose Dianne Koenig to represent the Junior Class at Barnwarmin' and Janice Pettigrew and Ronnie Bennett were runners-up for Mr. and Miss AHS. Homecoming was an exciting time with the Junior float Happiness is Being Born An Eagle bringing third prize and Vickie Douglas sitting proudly in the Queen's court. To raise money for Prom, the Junior play It's Great To Be Crazy was given under the direction of Mrs. Sydell Howitt and was a very big success. Sponsoring a concession stand at the Jr. High Tournament also helped boost the treasury. Our class party was held at the school to save money for Prom. Prom then claimed the Juniors' attention. With the help of our sponsors, Mrs. Sharon Bullard and Mrs. Sally Schroeder, a Tahitian Holiday became a reality. As the school year ended, we began looking forward to our year as Seniors of AHS. As the school opened its doors to the year of 1969-70, it not only welcomed a new Senior class, but also an administration of which many members had never been at Ashland. But with determination both began work toward making this year a new and different experience. October brought the excitement of getting Senior rings in a dome-shape which had never been chosen before. We worked hard on the magazine sales to earn money for our Senior trip. New organizations were founded and our class represent- atives, along with other Seniors, were involved in many. Our class enlisted the services of David Sappington-President, Gary Pauley-Vice-President, Janice Pettigrew- Secretary, Dianne Koenig-Treasurer, and Joey Holton-Student Council Represent- ative. The National Park was used for our class party.

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Senior Class Histon The fall of 1966 brought 48 Freshmen into the halls of AHS to begin their high school years. Having been initiated the 8th grade year at changing classes in the high school building, we knew the ropes, and felt we could meet the standards of our new impor- tance. Our class officers included Joey Holton-President, Alice Nichols-Vice-President, Phyllis Hampton-Secretary-Treasurer, and John Bowden-Student Council Representative. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hood were our class sponsors. Phyllis Hampton represented us at Barnwarmin', while Janet Sachs and Victor Sapp entered the ranks of runners-up for Mr. and Miss AHS. Homecoming was an exciting event at which the Freshman float Eagles Wind Up On Top 'Cause Alumni Is All Run Down took second place. Anne Martin proudly sat in the Queen's court as Freshman Attendant. After our class party, held in Clint Benedict's barn, we set out to make money by selling homemade candy. The spring of 1967 brought thoughts of new experiences to come. A new school building was a main point of our Sophomore year of 1967-68. With leaders like Kathy Head-President, Clint Benedict-Vice-President, Anne Martin-Secretary, Mary Arnold-Treasurer, and Elaine Wright-Student Council Repre- sentative, we felt more secure in our new activities and classes. Mrs. Lucille Hagan and Mr. Bob Wilkerson served as sponsors. Our class party was again held at Clint Benedict’s. Introduced as Royalty were Kathy Head as Barnwarmin' Attendant, Brenda Garrett and Danny Moreau as Mr. and Miss AHS runners-up, and Mary Arnold was Homecoming Attendant. During the Home- coming activities, the Sophomore float Eagles Shoot Down Alumni took third prize in the float contest. The treasury was built up by hard work on the popularity contest and a candy sale. There would be good use for our experience in the year to come.

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To reign as Barnwarmin' Queen the FFA members selected Vickie Douglas. Janice Pettigrew proudly held the title of Homecoming Queen. The many Homecoming activities included a pep rally, bonfire, dance, and of course, the parade, in which the Seniors took second place for their float Eagles Bury Alumni . Anne Martin held the title of Miss AHS with Vaughn Sell being one of the runners-up for Mr. AHS. The close of the year brought exciting and memorable events. Beginning the festivities was May Fete on May 4, at which the Seniors came decked out in all their finery. We chose Vickie Lou Nichols and Steve Johnston to reign over May Fete as May Queen and King. Lisa Nichols and Joe Nichols were crown bearers. Prom followed closely on May 9 and the Juniors presented a fabulous Fantasy of the Sea . After Prom's weekend of parties, we left Monday morning on our trip to Kalfran Lodge at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our four day vacation included activities such as swimming, boating, water skiing, dances, seeing the Ozark Opry, a sight-seeing trip to Ozark Caverns, and shopping at Bagnell Dam. Then it was back to school in time for Baccalaureate on May 17th, at which the Rev. Mitchell S. Stevens spoke. A Senior Awards Day was held on May 19th and many Seniors were recognized for their accomplisments during the past year. Mrs. Kathy Sansom, sponsor, and Mr. Raymond Parks arranged the awards day as well as Senior Day, when Seniors took the roles of teachers and administrators. They also helped with the Senior play Finders Creepers which helped finance the Senior trip. The only activity left in our twelve year hike through school was Commencement. It was on May 22nd and was a moving event as the Seniors marched in for the last time in maroon robes and white robes. After the address by Dr. Jack Magruder, special awards were given and diplomas were handed out. We had finished a phase of our lives and as young adults were ready to start another.