PAGE 2 THE HIGHLANDER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1966 Does Motto Portray True Ben Lomond Spirit? “No nation, no station My envy e’er could raise; A Scet still, A Scet still; I knew nae higher praise When Ben Lomond High School was established this verse by Robert Burns was set up to instill spirit and loyalty new high school. Today, fourteen years later, the Have we? —Rebert Burns founded, the Highlander as its motto. This motto into the students of the motto has not changed. Here at Ben Lomond, we have the highest, the best ideals and traditions of any high school. However, we aren’t living up to them. Ben Lomond isn’t known any more for its traditions, its programs, or its spirit. Ben Lomond is known by other schools as “the home of the drunks.” The Scots aren’t friendly, and the only fighting Scots are hoods. Is this the reputation you want for your school? The time has come for us to wake up and get Ben Lomond growing. Seniors, this is your last year. In years to come, can say, “I went to B.L.” with pride, or will you be ashamed to mit it? It is your job to work for school pride. You can do by supporting your officers and the administration. Work the school, not against it. you adthis for Juniors and sophomores, Ben Lomond’s future is up to you. You can make or break it by your actions. Remember: There is no higher honor than that of being a Scot, but this privilege carries responsibility along with it. School pride is a job for you and every other loyal Scot. VOICE OF THE SCOTS Student Lauds B.L. Cleanliness (?’ Dear Editor: I would like to thank the students of Ben assistance in a recent job I undertook. Lomond for their * During December, I had the misfortune of receiving a speedings ‘ticket. I was later blessed with an accompanying fine of $15 4 15 hours of hard labor. Being in a state of financial eras Dyer ap EGE SY SG Te . rassment, I elected to do the work. I was assigned to Ben Lomond and was ondeped by the fant torial authorities to clean the garbage cans and to wash the fountains. When I embarked on the task of cleaning the garbage cans, I sure as hell was unhappy about it, but the job turned _ out to be very easy. Most of the garbage was on the floors, which were not in my jurisdiction. The rest of it was in the fountains, but that wasn’t really too hard to scrape out. The above room chairmen and Girls’ Association Christmas Open House at Ben Lomond High. Best Home Ec. Students To Be Honored Plans to honor a home economics senior got under way this week at Ben Lomond High School with the announcement of a special award to be presented under the auspices of the homemaking department. The award, a gift of sterling silver flatware, will be given to a senior whose ability, progress and interest in the field of homemaking education has been officers directed the annual presentation of the Open House Proves Big Attraction As is another successful tradition at Ben Lomond, the Girls’ Association sponsored the Christmas Open House December first. Dr. Ellis McAllister started this custom during Ben Lomond’s first year, 1953. He felt that the students of the school should become aware of the projects that the girls of the school were accomplishing. Another important objective of the Open House was to promote the Christmas Spirit and to put the ‘‘intangible” things back into Christmas. This project proved to be such a success that soon parents wanted to see what their daughters were doing. Mothers were invited to come in the morning and enjoy this exhibit. Only a few of the mothers were able to come in the morning, so the time was extended to the school hours. When the working moth- ers also wanted to come to the Open House, the administration extended the time once more to all day and during the evening. Provided by the Sterling SilMrs. Grossenbach of the clothing department has been workversmiths Guild of America, the ing on the Christmas Open House for ten years. It seems that awards program offers a yearit would become monotonous, but she seems to enjoy it more around project in consumer education and is intended to fur- each year. The Open House is centered on a different theme each year. ther stimulate student interest Anyway, I’d like to say THANKS, SCOTS, you’re really great. in the homemaking arts. Selec- This year’s theme was “Stocking Stuffers.” All of the girls and tion of the silver is made by boys from the home economics department displayed some of —ED TOONE the students early in the school their cooking, sewing, or other special skills. year and is on hand throughThis year’s Open oHuse was a great success due to the | out the year for use in studying committee members’ efforts that took many hours of hard work. flatware design and _ construcChairman for the event was Gerri Goddard, with Nancy Swantion, and buying principles. son assisting her as co-chairman. Music was furnished by Linda The program is brought to Schwin and the “Bonnie Aires,” assisted by Mr. Bullock. Carlene By PAUL WILLIAMS its conclusion at graduation ex- Smith and Kathy Johnson headed the invitations with Mrs. Corercises in June, with the pres- ry as the advisor. Julia Winward was in charge of publicity. entation of the silver to the out- Linda Miera and Pat Stewart helped the decoration committee. standing senior home economics In charge of the clothing displays were Phyllis Peterson arid student. This is the first year Kathy Hall. Three home ec. teachers, Mrs. Grossenbach, Mrs. Sycthat Ben Lomond High School amore, and Miss Van Wagoner helped with this display. Supervishas participated in the Sterling ing the food displays were Janet Bridges, Jeannette Eldredge, Silver Homemaking Award proadn Susan Williams. Advisors were Miss Carr, Mrs. Miller, and gram. Miss Van Wagoner. Assisting with the boys’ food displays were Dennis Liptrot and Gary Nicholas. Miss Carr advised these boys. | Recent studies indicate that if cigarette smok- notorious for this idiotic approach. Lynn Stocker and Sharon Stone headed the Home Living Federal officials responsible for controlling Department, with Mrs. Trenbeath as advisor. Serving at the head ing in America is to diminish, greater effort is going to have to be made to persuade children alcoholism have recognized this and deplore the of the reception were Cindie Ercanbrack and Sandra Sorensen of the TRUE fallacies of taking up the habit use of scare tactics. Judging by some of their ma- with Mrs. Checketts and Mrs. Van Meter assisting them. terials, those conducting anti-cigarette campaigns in the first place. Although a recent study shows a decline in in Ogden City Schools have yet to realize this adult smoking in the last five years, national per important fact. A more constructive, mature approach could capita cigarette consumption continues to rise. An explanation of this can be found in the sharp point out that smoking is a wholly needless habit which brings no lasting satisfaction. It is also jump of smokers in the 14 to 19 age bracket. Considering the early age at which many teen an expensive one, not easily broken. At the rate agers take up smoking these days, a recommen- of a pack a day over $1,000 has gone up in smoke dation that “antismoking crusades might be more in ten years. Pointing out some alternative uses VOLUME 14 NUMBER 2 effective if conducted before the age of 15” for that sum could help some youths to see that it is just not worth it. Editor-in-Chief makes just a smidgen of sense. Paul T. Williams Especially needed is a program to educate Possible physiological consequences are neiAssociate Editor Janet Anderson Feature Editor ther the only nor even the chief reason for not young people to detect and unmask the mislead-Peter Gillins starting to smoke. And an appeal to the impres- ing. propaganda which is constantly harping to Sports Editeré: ..:..0 3:22. Ss Bill Marsden, Dave Alexander sionable thought of youth, based on fear and the teen-age market and, in some cases, victimBusiness Manager Josie Peterson descriptions of lung cancer, is even less satisfac- izing it. Advertising Manager Cindy Bullene Photographer tory than would be a driver’s education class Geof Williams It is high time that the current campaign delimited to descriptions of auto accidents. Most signed to try to scare teen-agers out of smoking Artist Gary Skinner health and seminary classes here at B. L. are give way to a more intellectual approach. Die eae ph Health Scare Won't Deter Teen Smokers truly outstanding.