PAGE Classy Comments By JUDY Miss Neal’s period RUTHSTROM first English presenting and sixth classes have creative dramas. The presented creative dramas. The ated as students spoke their lines extemporaneously. Trophies were awarded for the best dramas and are on display in the library—miniature purple people eaters. If anyone looked in the adjoining study room to Miss Moyes’ room, third period, he might see a group of thirdyear French or Spanish stu- dents looking very glum. These students eagerly await their new, language lab. Members of Mr. Jacobson’s fifth period class. “Learn It Yourself" Driving “How do you do it?” “Turn the ignition, that’s the knob over there; turn it to the right Yes, a successful six-week session in classroom driver training has recently been completed, and another gets under way approximately March 6. A whirl of excitement finds itself in the heart of each student as he progresses in knowledge of an automobile and its mechanics, and as he weekly sits behind the wheel and takes the car for a spin. Frequent beneficial movies are shown in the classroom, and the training series includes probably Talk about deadlines! Is Not Best Method cringe when they read articles on juvenile delinquency. They have studied it so thoroughly in the last few weeks that they feel quite “up’’ on the subject. walk riod TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28, 1961_ HIGHLANDER 2 eight actual driving experiences for each student beginning the first week of the course. Free, professional driver training will make it possible Don’t for Ben Lomond to fly safety flag more often. into Mr. Grover’s sixth pejournalism class without that Mr. Rampton, Mr. Eggleston and Mr. Nelson, instructors, encourage all interested B.L. students to sign up with one of them as soon as possible. crash helmet, straight jackets and other necessary equipment. If you do, you may run into a distraught editor, Louise Taylor, who is trying to calm her nation, no station envy e’er could M A Scot still, a Scot still; Who. wanted coach, her swim there team to She when had they had so much She ran to ed in. the won, fun, pool and roil Over poor administration— of in Grover’s and marbles ten son Grose who and Ruth bite their because no one and news.” Judy a “nose Ruthstrom - won- forgotten responsibility the get behind the wheel. _ Cars today are easier to handle and yet, even with these advanced qualities reason. If everyone had the idea that his on and knows how to give artifi- as a driver ended when he stepped our highways would look like junk yards. cial respiration. time. this at responsibility just begins ders why no one can write an editorial. Meanwhile, Mr. Grover is stretched out on the floor, but there is still hope because one of the boys was a scout The problem isn’t especially poor driving but responsible and ‘Mrs. Gace Mower’: head of the Salt Lake Chapter of AFS, said of France’s Annie Martin from South High, “The French girl seems to be well accepted here in America.” “I learned try to lové my more than when counI was there.” Enrichetto (Rick) Collie from Italy and Granger High continued, ‘you. love your country, but you don’t know why until you leave it.” Also on the stand Layman from Ogden thoughts provided ed the same as the adults’ rates. Scots, open your minds and be safe and alert drivers. Progress of drivers: First time — They are very cautious and obey all traffic laws. Second time—They appear re- Jim laxed High, who selves. Third mer program of AFS. Jim Layman’s concluding setting for the AFS theme. He stated that, “Only through international understanding may we gain world peace.”’. The AFS students rose to give voice to their theme song which sums up their goals and ambitions, “No Man Is an Island.” Ben Lomond students joined in the strains, realizing the true meaning of the words, “Bach man as my brother; each man as my friend.” and time sure of them- — They act like went nation, My ety no A Scot Still, A Scot still; I knew nae higher praise —Robert Burns .............--- Ruth NUMBER 3 Halvorson, Feature Editor PUAGVISODS fui UI Sh. PATIL Sports Editor _Exchange Editor Business Miss Dorothy Erkelens Judy Ruthstrom Larsen, Dean E. Grover Kay Smith Manager _ Advertising Managers Reporters ........ have Frances appeared Karen Preecs Dorothy Erkelens Hall, Sharon Knifong in them. ». Many authorities dress disapprove of on proper the theory that belong in a few ex- capri school; but pants there are ceptions to the rule. When a girl wears a skirt, she has more feminine appeal than she does in pants; however, some disagree with this opinion —mainly the boys. Of course, pants are more comfortable, but what would a visitor from outside school think? Capri pants hit the spot for games and other outside activities or just plain leisure, but they should remain out of school. FASHION FLAIR the door and over- According to a dental study made recently in large midwestern town, blue and green- “eyed people feel less pain than those of the brown-eyed spe- cies. Richard McIntyre, upon entering his sixth period class a minute after the bell explained, “Well, I couldn’t help it. I spilled chili on my stove and had to clean it.” With a new year for our nation ‘ fomes, a new administration; it seems the “proper way, Ae the veterans fade away, That old 60’s and old Ike’s Replacements tykes. are higher. are here It to seems stay, as and if my prediction is that they will stay a long time. The spring fashions represent this new length and are quite becoming to any girl. Very popular this year is the boxy type jacket with a wide, round collar and matching plain or plaid, peg or pleated skirt. Lavendar acquires the most prominent ;place in the color line for this and by the looks of it, outweigh the other col- have the Parisian look and are ors ' The majority very flattering the female. ' which all of of the fashions and becoming The bubble to coats, are popular this year are short lengths and bright colors, consisting of lavendars, greens, reds and deep purples. spirit. Some The Ben Lomond team overcame the bounding the going’s say eee ee ee our eyes They are He: Do you know how I can tell? ‘She: How? He: By the each other. way A competitive they look journalism at spirit is tops, it tends to wane. If we lose a game, our spirit disappears; ‘if we win a game with a wide margin of -pointsthe same thing happens. edi- tion, the Utah State Prison POINTER, points out: “We could use this place for a joke, but what’s the use—you'd only laugh at it.’ ics, veterinary medicine forestry. and Mike Downs: “I plan to be among the boys in the Reserves for six months. Then I will go to Texas Chiroprac- to win a game for our student- body, so why won’t our studentbody give them credit? We ARE proud of our team, and it wouldn’t hurt to push the fact. When we go to State, Scots, (Vl be there, will you?) let’s show everyone there that we have the greatest team of Fighting Scots ever! the Davis Campus at University of California, or Washington State University for four years. Veterinary Medicine will be my major.” Colene..Nylander: ‘I’m not sure which will come first, Weber College or six months training in a special school tical College.” Verlon Hart: “I am going to participate in the six months’ Army Training Pro- of Dental work in California. gram after graduation. After on majoring in arts and languages at Weber College for two years and Denver University for the remaining years. I hope it will be a short career.’ Wells Stephensen: “For the summer I am going to try and get a job with the Forest Service. In the fall I this I plan on attending Weber College where I will major in auto mechanics. I hope to make the basketball team.” Coral Johnson: “My choice is the University of Utah. I want to major in Accounting. I plan to graduate.” Judy Kropp: “For~ two years I plan to attend Utah State University, then go to I should like to be assistant.” Connie Robbins: a dental “I plan plan to enter the Utah State University where I shall major in Forestry.” out Scottie Places in the Ben Loyou'll recall “winning” spirit was at our games with Bonneville .. . Weber ... Ogden .. . Bountiful. Our team will break its back Chatlin The B.L. wrestling team travThe B.L. swimming team eled to Bear River on Feb. 16 took 9 out of 11 firsts and broke to compete in the Region wres7 out of 11 records in the Tri- tling meet. The score of each City Meet as they crushed Weschool was as follows: ber .and Ogden High Schools, School-Points-Qualify for State 70-264%2-7%2 on February 14, in Bear: River =... 4 80 5 the Weber Gym. South’ Cache 78 4 Kirk Laughter won an un- Webern ho.ea 70 5 disputed first place in the 400- Box: -Blder: 2 2 ee 58 3 yard freestyle as he broke the Bonneville .. .............. 48 2 city record with a time of 5:17.6. Bel ee eee Sale Ferron Wimmer lost a close Osden. ee a 14 0 race in the 40-yard freestyle as HUOCON Scat nl 0 0 he obtained 2nd place in the Those who received honors first heat followed by Brett Ha- for B.L. were: ven who acquired 2nd in the sec1st, heavyBill Marriott, ond heat. weight. Roger Read shattered the old Dean Loftus, 2nd, 123 pounds. record in the 100-yard butterRichard Mitton, 4th, 130 lbs. fly as he captured 1st with a Robert Charlton, 4th, 141 lbs. time of 1:25.8. Jim Borgogno, 4th, 157 Ibs. Richard Pledger and Ron Bill Marriott and Dean Loftus Musselman each surpassed the qualified for the state meet in old record as they gained 1st the heavyweight and 123-pound and 2nd places respectively in ‘divisions. and 2dn places respectively in the 200-yard freestyle with the ‘times of 2:33.3 and 2:34. Dennis Wimmer and Calvin Michelson made a clean sweep rita said in the assembly two weeks ago, “It’s so wonderful, all of us are working together to accomplish one purpose.’ school Jim Wrestling Team Gains Honors Team Captures City Championship en out of eight games. School attendance helped to boost the team’s spirit. As Ma- our relaxes casually as the Scost’ Warriors for a field goal. B.L. Swimming Ben Lomond’s basketball team has boosted its way to the top this season by winning sev- how, at the end of the third quarter when Davis led by over 10 points, the Dart fans stood, clapped, whistled, and cheered on and on, “Look at our team! Look at our team!” When I heard that chant, I crawled back into my little shell and wondered where our are? Crazy legs Hart leaps the Weber GROSE Pearce Jr. roman- Scots, nated We Remember... Although and height of in the first quarter pulled 2-0. the ahead Because boards, the of the they domithe Braves * were able to maintain their lead as the quarter ended 15-15. In Future, as If you attended mond-Davis game, so Early Braves The Scots are proud of their school, and rightly so, for, although her years number only se she is steeped in tradion and friendliness, the byne of all clansmen. Her halls. ring with the laughter of bygone classes, and her walls thrill year after year to the strains of the beloved school hymn. Yes, Scots ARE proud of Ben Lomond and Ben Lomond is justly proud of HER Scots! By KATHLEEN power basketball great re- the Bountiful Braves when they downed the Braves 74-59 on January 27, in the B.L. gym. success nice young rising Snippen, Pat Cook, Sharon Kni- in Many seniors of Ben Lomond have made their plans for after graduation. These plans vary immensely—dental work, accounting, arts and languages, auto mechan- Pat Cook Fashions rapidly change from one extreme to another. Dress lengths 5 years ago were about 5 inches above the ankle; now, 5 years later, they are barely below the knee and gradually — Kathleen Grose, Betty Ann Nord, Colene Nylander, Dorothy Erkelens, Frances Hall, Rosemary Shaw, Karen Pace, Karen Preecs, Betty Judy Ruthstrom, Miss Neal, while watching a modern drama in parallel to Shakespear’s MACBETH, gave little notice to a gentle knock at the No. 7 door. Hoodlum Lee Wangsgard, complete with .45, shoved his revolver through a By season, it may 'fong, Sandra Rasmussen, Gailene Bateman, Ruth ‘Halvorson, Barbara Butler, Georgia Van Batenburg, Dennis Hogge, Richard McIntyre, Louise Taylor, Martha Peck, Kay Smith and Weldon Champneys. ERKELENS Seniors Look To Future they Louise Taylor Editors Although there is no ruling: against girls wearing capri pants to school, a few lassies station e’er could safer to drive; the car cannot responsibilities the gas pedal, one’s a Proper Dress For School Highlander Motto No STAFF BOX VOLUME 8 quite they own the road. Fourth time — They that-a-way. Editor News the iratti- Insurance rates on automobiles for boys have almost tripl-. ed in the past twenty years. The rates for girls have remain- was traveléd to Turkey on the sum- rather ae they when is theirs which school whelmed a _ shocked mother. (PTA will never be the same.) drivers have It seems that many, of today’s young for By DOROTHY crack automobiles MINDS OPEN, EVERYONE? Halvor- fingernails has plain at the wrong end of the gun. I’m beginning to wonder If I should pass under tires just An unprepared parent expecting the best got the worst— Really riled up the nation. So ended the preaching of Boyle. The B.L. spirit to stand and smile when and Roust-A-Bout There once was a teacher named Boyle Who caused such a ruckus and More homework Neal’s! I’m losing my wheels! raise; lies in pride of school and student-unity while others call it determination. Whatever it is or whatever it may become, it is a general feeling that Scots are students of one of the best schools in the country; and they’re going to keep it that way. jump- page editors, Dorothy Erkelens, Kathy tough HIGHLANDER Intermountain Ski Meet at Basin in the 100-yard backstroke as they took Ist and 2nd places re- - Lorna Miller, Ben Lomond spectively. Junior, placed second in the Jim Bosch exceeded the old Giant ‘Slalom Triumph, Jr. Direcord as he swam to a Ist place vision 1 race at the Intermounin the 100 yard breast stroke tain Ski Meet held Saturday, with a time of 1:19.5. February 4, at Snow Basin. Brian Boggs obtained a 3rd Lorna also placed third in place in the 100 yard breast the All-Girls Division, with the stroke. time of 2:11 for both races.. Ron Kenfield and Darwin Lorna commented, “I think Thomas the the earned first and 100 yard Doug places in second heats freestyle. of it’s great. I just hope I can go to the Jr. National.” Lorna will the have to place in the top five from the intermountain area to Parker old record 2nd exceeded in the one-meter div- ing as he obtained 1st place, followed by Brett Haven who enter this meet held at Stowe, Vermont in March. (Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado). Lorna took 2nd. Mike Hill outclassed the field: raced February February as he attained 1st place in the Lorna, Individual Medley. Michelson, Bosch, Read, and Musselman set a new record in the Medley Relay with a time of 1:43. The. Wimmer brothers, Parker and Pledger smashed the old record in the Freestyle Relay with a time of 1:25.6, climaxing the day’s activities. The team received a beautiful trophy for winning the title and team captain, Jim Bosch, presented it to the studentbody on February 17 in the pep assembly. 25 at Pocatello, in her and Idaho. third year of skiing, takes private from Carl Miller. lessons Lipstick: something that gives flavor to an old pastime. Good Sports: people who always let you have your way. School Honor System: the teachers have the honor, and the students have the system. For the Best in Contact Lenses B.L. 16, Bear River 32. B.L. 22, Box Edler 21. B.L. 11, South Cache 21. Bill. Marriott placed first in the heavyweight division in the City Meet. Other outstanding wrestlers were: Allen Allred, Jim Borgogno, Richard Mitton, Dean Loftus and Evan Black. 18 at Alta DEFINITIONS: Wrestling Scores See .. Dr. Verne L. Nielsen 2325 Wash. Blvd. OGDEN, | PAGE 5 BEN LOMOND CLINCHES TOURNEY BERTH FOR STATE CLASSIC B.L. Soars to Victory Some say to win, to forge ahead to new heights, must be a spirit, spirit to fight when the chips are down, Hen- win. And THE I knew nae higher praise. CHAMPNEYS a fine 28, 1961 No Limb-erick There was drickson, FEBRUARY To Be a Scot Is To Be Praised Editorials Out on a By WELDON TUESDAY UTAH Phone EX 3-101! In the second quarter Downs and Hart began clicking as they evened the Braves in grabbing rebounds. Downs and Butters tanked several field goals and free throws as the Scots tied the score 34-34 as the first half ended. In the third quarter the Scots raced ahead as Butters and Downs each racked a field goal. Throughout the remaining quarter, the Scots maintained their lead by their excellent teamwork and shooting from the foul line. The end of the quarter found the Scots ahead by the score In Scots ahead, nine back of 53-49. the fourth quarter the broke loose and roared sometimes as much as points. The Braves fired and reached within five points; however, cellent defensive with the expower of the Seots, able they were to inter- cept several Brave passes. With about five minutes left, the Scots went into a stall and the Braves, in their anxiety to obtain the ball, fouled the Scots. Though the conversion of sev- eral free throws plus the fouling out of three of Bountiful’s top men, the Scots were able to come out on top. In the end, Bountiful made a desperate bid to get the ball as they put on a down court press; the final buzzer found on top, 74-59. SCOTS however, the Scots the Lakers During the like fire and third quarter battle for both quarter, 61-59. In the fourth pulled to the became a teams as ahead quarter, and B. . SCOTTIES. GAIN TIE IN REGION TWO bearded beatniks, alias The the B.L. basketball team, outmaneuvered the Ogden Tigers in shooting ability as of five games on January first quarter, quite close, the but the Scots, dropping behind gradually, trailed at the half. The third Darts coming the Darts quarter into 3424 saw the victory as the the time of this writing the Scots are now tied for first in third quarter ended 48-42. Hart, who dominated the boards for B. L., fouled out early in the Region 2 since Bountiful defeated Davis. A minute and 39 seconds as they only fought back six points fourth quarter and behind lagged elapsed before anyone scored. The Tigers scored on a foul shot; however, the Scots rorared back as they tied it 3-3. B.L. and the Lakers started grabbing rebounds. Archibald and Parkinson of Bonneville started hitting several field goal and narrowed the Scots’ lead; however, the Scots began to stall and the Lakers, in an attempt to get the ball, fouled several times. Through the speed and hitting power of the Scotties, B.L. came out on top, 61-53. pulled ahead of the first half B.L. RACKS WEBER The B.L. basketeers clinched a berth in the state tournament as they outbattled the Weber the as the game nine times, six third quarter. ers threatened times was tied in the with a sudden spurt of baskets; however, for every Tiger basket, the Scots tanked one also. B.L. forged throughout score 30-25. ed a 9-point lead as the quarter ended 47-38. _ In the 4th quarter the Tig- ties refused to give way to the scrapping, stubborn Warriors as they pulled ahead in the last quarter to win the game. Ex- prevailed ended The Scots enlarged their lead as Chatlin and Downs began connecting with the basket in the 3rd quarter. They maintain- Warriors 73-68 on February in the B.L. gym. The defiant Scot- citement and led at the end quarter, 13-10. In the 2nd quarter, the Tigers caught up with the Scots and went ahead 25-24; however, this was the last time the Tigers led as the Scots increased their lead to 5 points as the Ist ahead in the closing seconds of the game as the score favor of the Scots. ended in W The Cellar Abr x Present wa (CHCAMPUS CLASSICS as they opened up from all sides. Ben Lomond gave all she could, but just couldn’t seem to catch up. For every basket the B.L. team made—Davis made two. The. board saw a final score of 74-40 for the sad-eyed Scots. GET READY for the inspection coming up Special Discounts with Student Activity Card SAV-ON Automotive Dept. 2229 Wash. Blvd. they downed, them 61-50 on February 17 in the Ogden gym. At battle 31 on the Darts’ floor. During the score stayed L. strengthened their lead through the conversion of several foul shots. ahead, sometimes as much as 14 points; however, the Lakers the on The goals and sent the Scots soaring to concede quarter, gained the Scots led at the end of the hit several outside field goals, making eleven points to put the Scots ahead 3423 as the quarter ended. In the second half, Chatlin and Hart: tanked several field refused second bloody Chatlin began the Warriors Scots and pulled ahead 27-26; however, this was the only time Weber led as the first half ended in a tie, 39-39. in within four points of the Scots. lit up scor- ‘the first quarter ended 20-17 in favor of B.L. | the fourth quarter and defeated them 61-53 on February 3, in the Bonneville gym. The first quarter proved to be a free scoring tussle for each team as the Lakers reached In the second quarter, the with a field goal in the first few minutes, but Weber tied it up at 2-2 and the score remained that close as BONNEVILLE Bonneville started ing for B.L. Ben lLomond’s _— basketball team conquered a sudden spurt by Downs TAKE BITTER DEFEAT “The Davis Darts were just plain poison for the Ben Lomond Scotties,” as B.L. lost its first DEFEATS Mike THE TENNIS SHOE: Jack Purcell! $ 8 95 Justly popular for action and relaxin’ . . with exclusive rigid arch support, soft cushion, famous fit. Winthrop styles from $8.95 / Florsheim Shoes Start at $19.95 FRED M NYE CO 7 :