PAGE THE 8 FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1961 HIGHLANDER SCOTS PLAY IN STATE TOURNAMENT WRESTLERS GAIN HONORS Bill Marriott and Dean Loftus ‘achieved outstanding recognition for B.L. in the State Wrestling Meet on February 24-25 in Salt Lake. Bill won 18 matches and lost 1 this past season in the heavy- weight division. He won first The B.L. battle by the “midgets” (alias basketball team) lost an exciting score of 77-42 to the “towering monsters” (Logan “Everyone On the other hand, it is reorted that Kim Butters was the homeliest baby around. The lives of the B. L. basketeers have been exciting, humorous and interesting. Here is the low-down on the boys who worked for you: Big Verlon has not always been 6’4”. When he was a young boy, he had the desire .to see what was going on outside ir. the wide world. He climbed upon a couch one day to look out the window when crash... he found himself on the floor— after hitting a sewing machine. It left a sear on his face. He'll learn not to be so snoopy. Next we Graser. have Vern Everyone ‘‘Goob” knows that Vern is the “life of the party.” One day Vern was practicing basketball when thud ... he banged heads with another play-. er which led to a stitch to cover the wound. When he was a dress. Meet. little tyke, Now, take Richard Sawa. Did you know that one day in his long-ago youth, he was stolen away to a chicken farm? Well, it’s actually true and when Sawa’s found their little the boy Richard, roaming the streets of Philadelphia, you can bet that he never talke< with strangers again. Then there’s Mike Downs. Now here is a boy on the ball. (a basketball The that story goes is). that one day Mike decided to run away from home. Having made this decision, he prepared himself for a trip—only to find that his sister had already packed a bag! Dave Hansen seems to be proving himself in athletics as well as in farming. This boy goes all out for sports, cars and boating. : Von Carpenter, Leslie Clenden- tus, Richard Musselman, Bill Marriott, Ken Martin, Richard Mitton, Jay Marrino, John Owens, Tom Roberts, LeRev Rands Max Rose, Larry Schmidt, Steve Smith, Brent Miller and Dean Loftus. The baseball team will begin their practice games in the middle of March. The first league game will be played at Bountiful on April 11. ; B.L.’s own backstop is now completed for baseball. Coach Gillespie: “I am very pleased with this, but the field itself needs much work. We, the team, hope to get it into fair shape ourselves.” Reed Hansen had best sprinting coach ... his puppy. Every day he would race his dog to see who could make it to the couch first. Strangely enough, Reed always won, which shows B.L. pulled ahead, Cubs threatened and more brother’s Bryant been one to and he finds his life more sports footsteps. Madsen has they reached for fishing. and sometimes SPOTLIGHT Is . . . PETE Even with his young- four months fold. His mother and father took him to be blessed and, lo and behold, in the middle of the blessing, he picked the pencils out of his bishop’s vocket and threw them on the floor. (Maybe that’s where he gets his “handy hand” for the basketball.) to as lead as 3 points; the game, the Scots in trying ball. BULLETIN: Dennis © Wimmer and Dar- win Thomas each receiveda trophy for being the “Most| Valuable and Most Improved’’ swimmers this past season. The presemtation was made to them at a party for the swimming team on March 9, at Miss Hendrickson’s house. * Watch | for BIG PETE on His Scooter * helpful and friendly!” “Mac” Drechsel and is sure to any new student or teacher. will 24, 1961 NUMBER said Mr. PD otenth / feel the Scot spirit “I’m speechless!” Dr. Ellis McAllister as soon ulty-student basketball game. “Events told the Scots February remain throughout the : asm.” Ben How would you foreign feel could language so “Friendly I hope upon re- Ann Logan, erican she who who. speak Nor- -wegian. She started talking to him explained that she was a foreign exchange soles, storm 1 g* welts, genuine shell cordovan that shines with a quick flick of a cloth. FRED M NYE CO Winthrop styles from $8.95 / Florsheim Shoes Start at $19.95 student from ica. He because with a Norwegian Dating is very crowds Norway. The wearproof! — thick (Continued PRINCIPALS recently Am- would not she spoke Youth Amer- believe this her English accent. different always in date in of at least six couples. students walk or take bus- ses to their dances or parties. Girls are often taken to a dance by their parents who re- turn for them later. During the evening a girl will dance with 12 to 15 boys. It is unusual for a girl to dance with one boy during an entire evening. The Norwegian teenagers fer parties ples sing relax songs where several pre- cou- around a fireplace, and dance to their instruments. The “Larence a weekly paper County News,” in Larence,. Il- linois, sent Ann a foreign cor- (Continued on Page 6) will Dr. Ellis McAllister of Ben Lomond. congratulates EXCHANGE HANDS Mr. Lionel. “Mac” Drechsel in his new office as principal Language Students Participate in Variety of Activities Bonnie Gray Wins Place in The D.A.R. Contest Bonnie Gray, Ben Lomond junior, won a third place award for wide her oration Daughters Revolution in of the nation- American Contest. When Bonnie was. asked about her winning, she replied, “As I have never taken speech before, I am very happy about the award.” SPEECH DEPT. TAKES HONORS DEBATE TEAM STATE Scotties Compete In Festival MAKES At the March 6 debate meet at Bonneville High, Orlan Owen and Evan Black were chos- en to represent B.L. in the state debate meet as one of the eight top debate teams from Region LR SCOTS GAIN HONORS AT SPEECH MEET Francis Wood won Hall and outstanding Charlene honors Bonnie was inspired to enter the contest because she wanted to do something that would be a challenge to her. in the Region II Oratory, Extemp and Legislature Meet on March 13, at Ben Lomond. They will represent B.L. in the state meet in Legislature & Extemp., After graduating from Ben Lomond she plans to go to college and major in elementary education. Bonnie would like to teach the second grade. respectively. Approximately 130 students from the six schools in Region II competed in the event. ; Those who *epresented B.L. The Weber Language College Festival, Foreign held March 18, provided competition for about 30 Ben Lomond students who entered the fields of aural comprehension, vocabulary, conversation and poetry. Such fields as those mention- ed above study and student. necessitated preparation much for each were: Ruth Austad, Margaret Black, Barbara Bryan, Jeannie Dabb, Francis Hall, Mary Nye, Martha Peck, Connie. Robbins, Louise Taylor, Lois Presnell, Leslie Clednenin, Larry Tesch, Wayne Farr, Mary Ann McAllister, Legislature; Glenda Draney, Bonnie Gray, DeAnn Johns, Oratory, and Charlene Wood, Nancy Bailey, and Kerry Segal, Extemp. ‘ Scots,” and remember distinction, tity and these traits that you fluently noticed an didn’t comes by. experi- Fighting you keep ‘this speak a experienced this, was attending an American Field Service party when GS ence, and sometimes a tough experience is needed to learn. You’ve earned the tilte of the that a nephew of President John F. Kennedy could not believe that you were an American? Pag continued his spontaneous farewell speech with some :helpful hints and instructions for the future. e INNOCENTS ABROAD alizing that you by Guordsman fe Lomond’s first principal “Learning oe CORDOVAN 23 before the fac- have progressed so rapidly that it’s really hard for me to leave. I'll miss the Scot spirit, faculty and you students. You’re as fine as anyone could find anywhere in Utah.’ After-seven years as Ben Lomond’s principal, Dr. McAllister left the Scotch atmosphere February 23 to accept the appointment to the office of Assistant Superintendent of Ogden City Schools. Mr. Lionel Drechsel, past director of pupil personnel on Ogden’s school board, entered asthe second principal of Ben Lomond. Scots! / GENUINE 4 McAllister Leaves B.L. Atmosphere for Advancement Lionel years despite school enlargement. “The Scots have a school to be proud of and a tradition to uphold.” welcome this Scot, » Let’s ©) The Cellar | Almost BOO! MARCH <—s Bringing you the ''Greatest"’ in the Top "50'' Pop Hits and Free Prizes, Mon. thru Fri., 3-7 P.M. FRIDAY, The new principal possesses Bachelor and Master degrees from the University of Utah. He hopes to receive his Doctor’s Dr. McAllister, of Scotch ancestry, introduced the annual “Scot’s Week” and this summer. several of Ben Lomond’s Scotch traditions. He was an instrument in the development Before coming to Ogden, Mr. Drechsel was principal of a of our foreign exchange program with the American Field Service. ‘ high school in Monticello. He came to Ogden in 1953 as di“Dr. Mac,” as he is referred to by many of the faculty, has done much in Ben rector of pupil personnel on the school board. While serving Lomond’s fine arts advancement and has instituted the annual Spring Fine Arts Fesin this position he experienced a “rather close feeling with tival. Ben Lomond.” In its beginning years, our school library needed a certain quality and uantit Mr. Drechsel has four daughters; one is a junior at Ogden of books before it could become accredited. Upon realizing the larnietieiscuiae ach High School. accreditation and the shortage of funds B.L. had for. books, Dr. McAllister encouragIn his spare time he likes to read and listen to semi-classi- ed drives and book donations. We now proudly hold this accreditation because of cal: music. He likes most sports, but he especially enjoys bas- his efforts. ketball. He regrets that he Ben Lomond has the Ellis could not play in the facultyMcAllister Scotch library in mestudent body game. mory of his pro-efficient work during the past seven years. His present goal is to learn | Since Ben Lomond. High the names of students and School’s start seven years ago, teachers. Dr. McAllister has successfully worked with students and facWhen asked how the school | ulty and has created an educacould be improved, he smiled tional center within the school. and said, “I hate to complain | Mrs. Van Meter, B.L. counselso soon, but the halls need to | or, recently said that “A leader be cleaned up.” is someone that receives cooperHe commended the school ofation and cooperates. I have ficers for their maturity and — noticed Dr. McAllister’s characfriendliness. He proudly comter in all fields, his interest in mented on Ben Lomond’s great ; every individual and his methschool spirit which he hopes : ods of radiating his enthusi- CAMPUS CLASSICS Scene V always er brother. The funny thing about Bryant’s fishing—he doesn’t just sit and dream—he really catches fish—and large ones, too! Did you know Jim Chatlin had dimples and curly hair when he was a baby? One cute incident happened when Jim was only B.L.’s within Se and his when he was a young “trout,” you could find him somewhere along a stream, sometimes alone as but, the Scots stalled and the Cubs fouled several players. Through the conversion of foul shots and field goals, the Scotties maintained their lead as the game ended. ing to be a fast-ball-player. During his younger years, Erick Ward always looked up to his older brother. When the Erick was thrilled himself patterning sometimes much as 8 points. Action increased throughout the 4th quarter as both teams. scored several field goals. At the end of the game, the that ever then he was practic- brother won a track scholarship, goals. At the end of the Bears stalled and fouled several players to gain control of ‘the The 2nd half was a free scoring tussle for both teams as so Drechsel, Ben Lomond’s new principal, when asked about his first impression of the Scotties’ home. “Visitors feel a warmth here that is not felt at other schools.” ; Mr. Drechsel is also a Scottie, having changed his name Ahead in, Bob Campbell, David Dabb, Bill Devries, Willie Daniels, Hal Farr, Ron Hartley, Jim Junk, Lorin Jeppsen, John Lof- is age SO THIS IS YOUR ly ee pose in appropriate the State Wrestling UTAH, SCOTS EXPERIENCE CHANGE IN B. L. PRINCIPALS nape Loftus and Bill Marriott boys represented B.L. in OGDEN, “Mac” Drechsel Feels Scot Spirit eRe Dean Both 8 | VACATION| Ben Lomond High School VOLUME The Scotties found it pretty tough to score against the Grizzlies because of their tremendous size. Logan jumped to an early lead in the game and maintained ‘SCOTS DEFEAT SOUTH TO ENTER SEMI-FINALS Loom SPRING Grizzlies) on March 7, in Weber High gym. the lead as the first quarter ended 19-9. The Scots’ Verlon Hart place in Region competition; guarded Parrish of Logan closely but was unable to stop the big and his only loss came in the threatened late in the scoring. The Scots center from state finals when Brent Poulfirst half but the Grizzlies led 40-24 at the end of the half. son of Bountiful, whom he deIn the 2nd half-the Scotties fought back but were unable feated earlier in the season by to close the gap. Chatlin, who was high point man with 19 points, 9-5, won the match for the state hit several field goals but the Grizzlies maintained their lead title. Last year, Bill won secas the buzzer sounded. ond place in the state in the 178-pound class. B.L. LOSES TO BEAR Dean Loftus won 7 matches RIVER IN SEMI-FINALS and lost 6 as he captured secB.L. basketball team overond place in the Region in the came a deficit of 18 points in 123-pound class. He was defeatSharp shooting plus great the 2nd half but couldn’t stop ed in the first round in the rebounding work sparked the the Bears’ shooting as they lost state finals by Paual of Davis Scots to their first victory in an exciting game, 55-47, to Bear who won the state championthe tournament as they trimRiver on March 10, in Weber ship. In the second round, he med the South High Cubs 55High gym. was defeated by a Jordan boy ‘47 on March 8, in Weber High The Scotties started out slowwho took third place in state. gym. The Cubs refused to bow ly as Butters made the first to the Scotties as they battled point after half of the first all the way but were unable to quarter was gone. The Scotties overcome the B.L. lead. The had trouble finding the basket After a very successful sea- score was tied 8 times and as they only scored 12 points son in basketball, the Ben Lo- changed hands several times in the first half as the Bears mond coaches are predicting a during the game. led 25-13. season in track and baseball In the 3rd quarter, B.L. set South started the scoring but just as exciting and successful. fire and began. closing the gap. Under the watchful eye of B.L. fired back and led 14-11 at George Nelson the following the end of the first quarter. In | Hart tied the score at 40-40 and: boys will represent B.L. in all the 2nd quarter, the Cubs gain- Chatlin put the Scots ahead by ed on B.L. and went ahead by one point through a foul pitch; track and field events: Alan one point; however, the Scots however, the Bears refused to Allred, Boyd Andrews, David led at the end of the first half remain behind as several of the Austad, Steve Blood, Wade players started hitting field — 28-27. Bell, Gene Bertone, Ken Brown, Seasons AND A "BIZZY" STAFF SAYS HAVE A HAPPY EASTER B.L. Loses First Game to Logan this to iden- fine character have acquired. on Page 4) Ogden and B.L. Bands Present 2 "Joint" Assembly The bands from Ogden and Ben Lomond High Schools played at Ben Lomond on Tuesday, March 21 at 8:45 a. m. The B.L. band officers were announced by Jerald Harrop, president and student director. During B.L.’s half of the pro- gram, Lee Linford, Reggie Moen and Claud Alire presented a trombone trio, accompanied by the band. SVR ee iia ba The band played “Scenes from the Sierras,” by David Bennett; “The Shadow of a For: tress,” by Louis S. Palange; “A Santa Cecelia March,” by. -Radaelli, and “Bravura,” by C. E. Duble. Mr. Loyal West Jr. directs the Ogden Band. They featured a cornet duet by Greg Hansen and Bob Hazen. Ben Lomond band and dent body were happy to come Ogden competitive High event. stuwel- in this non-