DAVID BOTT KATHY offiWe, your studenthody cers welcome you at the beginning of the best year ever at Ben Lomond. We hope our year together will be fun-filled and rich with lasting memories of B.L. Ben Lomond’s uniqueness lies in our rich Scottish tradition. We are extra proud of our repu- see You eh ees peer biiabee VOLUME 11. 7 See EE ee TE ne Ree are ee r ieee eneiat te nee er cieaei nee eee OGDEN, UTAH Boys’, Giris' State. Half of Utah’s four delegates to Boys’ Nation and Girls’ Nation in Washington, D.C., came from Ben Lomond. Crawford, ANN THOMAS JEANIE flict. Scotties, it’s our opportunity as good school citizens to know our constitution and work closely with our wonderful faculty tremendous ways willing to lend us a help- with you. and administration who are al- ing hand. We are planning McALLISTER citing activities for this year enthusiastically, because we know with your support and spirit these activities will be a success. Looking forward to the best year ever Your studentbody officers, Dave, Kathy, Ann, Jeanie. new and ex- | Ben Lomond Sweeps Claudette WILSON tation as “friendly, fighting Scots,” and as members of Ben Lomond’s Clan, we will always try to preserve this image both in sportsmanship and _ scholastic activities. We must realize, however, that as “friendly fighting Scots” we will only be successful as a unified studentbody opposed to class con- Vice 5 Ne = , WEDNESDAY, AU UST 28, 196 9COtS To Form Honor Society The National Education Association recently sponsored a threatened teachers’ boycott of Utah schools. Previously, the N.E.A. had made another claim’ to renown by founding a National Honor Society. and the sole fee of five dollars meet approval. An initial faculty screening of applicants determines those who qualify for acceptance on the basis of academic merit, leadership ability, and character. Then the members of the organization must only by self-government and enjoyment, but by participation in various service projects. Again, why does anyone invite such complexity to a school? President of Ben Lomond’s Pep Club, was elected a Senator at Girls’ State which is annually The honor society has truly held on Utah State University’s become “national” in scope durcampus. Because of her elec- ing the forty-two years of its tion as a Senator, Claudette at- existence. Drawing members tended Girls’ Nation with anoth- from students of the tenth, elevPerhaps the students feel the er girl from Utah. Their trip and stay in Washington was cli- enth, and twelfth grades of high need of additional group compemaxed by meeting with Presi- school,’ N.H.S. has organized tition in scholarship and individuality. Or, perhaps, the acdent Kennedy along with the chapters in 8840 schools. knowledgement of ‘merit inother Girls’ Nation delegates Why did these students desire trigues them; scholarships of from across the nation. to form honor societies? What amounts up to $1500, awards, David Sweitzer, President of inspired them to invest their and certificates, offered annuthe Ben Lomond Boys’ Associa- various talents and energies in aly to promising youths of the tion, was elected a Senator at such an undertaking? N.H.S., present this appreciaBoys’ State, enabling him to atFor, in order to establish tion. tend Boys’ Nation in Washingeach chapter, a committee, ton. Does the necessary initiative backed by the principal, must exist at Ben Lomond for a new Previous to the national con- apply for an N.HS. charter, clan, an honor society, to _ ventions, Ben Lomond sent five unofficial until a constitution achieve success? female Scots to Girls’ State including Claudette Crawford Velera Tucker, Peggy Cahoon, Ann Thomas and Connie Furniss. Other than Claudette, most of the B.L. delegates held imAugust 28 Wednesday—School begins—Welcome, Scots! portant offices. Ann Thomas August 30 Friday —First social—Ben Lomond “Helwas a finalist for Girls’ State lo Dance” Governor. September 2 Monday —Labor Day holiday (no school!) Twelve Scots of the “StrongSeptember 6 Friday —First pre-season football game— er Sex” represented Ben LoB. L. at Jordan. mond at Boys’ State. They were September 13 Friday —Football David Bott, Steve Felt, Jim GilSeptember 20 Friday —Football lespie, Don Haacke, Mike Judd, September 21 Saturday Joe Parsons, Kelly Sparrows, —12th Annual Publications WorkDavid Sweitzer, Steve Taylor, shop for High Schools at U of U Terry Thompson, Albert Washington ,and Spencer Wright. SCOT SCHEDULE SR Sp ae er aes NUMBER 1 3 Fi, TEACH! SCOT SHORTS The Ben Lomond teaching staff consists of sixteen new teachers for the 1963-64 school year. We of the Highlander wish to welcome them to the ranks of the “friendly, fighting Scots.” Several dances are being planned before Ben Lomond games this year, especially before games with Ogden High. Following are their names, their rooms, and the subjects they teach so that the rest of the studentbody may follow our example: Braegger—3—German 1 and 11 and English 10. Choate — 16 — Typing 11, Transc. Cal. Mach., Gregg. Cooper—12 and gym—Phys. Ed., World History. Dabb—3—English 11 and 12. Francis—11—Psychology, W. History. Kap—14—Health, Athletics. Stewart—A-60—Physi., Biology. King—59—Geology, Zoology, Biology. Francis—P-7—English 10 and 1%. Mayberry—18 & 41—Gregg 1. Typing 1, Transc. Peterson—32—Adyv. Algebra, Algebra 1, Trig. Monson—2 & 64 — Debate, Speech 11, English 11. Suekawa—29 Adv. Con. Math, Con. Math, Algebra 1. Varner—58—Foods 11, 111 & IV. Wade—19 & 16—Gregg 1 Typing 11, Bus. English. Doman—4—English 10 & 11. Hortle—28—Con. Math, Plane Geometry. : Moyes—46 — Biology, Athletics, Physical Science. Graves—30 — English 10 & 11 > * ok ae Ben Lomond was the best represented Utah high school in the state all-star baseball game during the summer, plac- ing two Scots on the team, John’ Keddington and * Steve co Rose. © * Ben Lomond’s foreign exhcange, student, Branca Gradvohl, arrived in Ogden on Wednesday, August 21. f * * * Mr. Boyle reports that this year’s Clansman will be of a humorous nature. Buy yours now! * %* This year’s sophomore class has been unofficially pegged at approximately 600 students. Improvement Era August 21, the completed plans for four tennis courts were laid on Dr. Drechsel’s desk. These courts will be lo- cated north of the gym and the gym classes and the Tennis Clan will use them. Dr. Drechsel stated recently that they Should be ready this fall.. Also, Jackson Ave. will welcome you to school under a new black coat this year. In other words, the workmen have paved our road at last. Please appreciate this and refrain from parking out front. After waiting so long, the motorists wish to have room to use the pavement. |