A woman at a parade holding a sign that says 'Go Grizzlies' with bear claw marks; she is wearing sunglasses and a red shirt with the text 'Gilland High Alumni' and an embroidered bear paw print. She is smiling and waving, surrounded by vintage cars and autumn-colored trees. 
Sharon Morris Laskos '70,  Blue Truck - Joyce Athanas '62, Brown Truck - Daniel Athanas '83 Photo Courtesty of Bob Palermini
Group of people standing outdoors in front of a float with a bear mascot, wearing red clothing, some holding signs supporting the Grizzlies team, with autumn trees and houses in the background.

Homecoming 2025

Alumni Spirit Shines in Homecoming Parade
Ashland wrapped up a lively Homecoming week with a big Grizzly victory, defeating Mazama 63–44 on Friday night. 
Students enjoyed a week of spirited activities, highlighted by a boisterous Homecoming Parade under perfect fall skies. 
The Ashland High Alumni Association featured three parade entries, including a special appearance by three generations of the Athanas family driving their classic trucks demonstrate an unforgettable nod to Grizzly tradition.

Photo from left: Joyce Athanas ‘62, Daniel Athanas ‘83, Paula Wiley Wilson ‘73, Mark Wilson ‘73, Deb Clover Cook ‘70, Sharon Morris Laskos ‘70, Carol Christlieb Jensen ‘73, Jill Jenkins Hobson ‘78, Melanie Jensen ‘76

2024 Homecoming Parade

Two people standing on the street beside a vintage blue pickup truck with a banner, and a rust-colored classic car parked behind them, in a suburban neighborhood with trees and houses.

Joyce Athanas ‘62 & Danial Athanas ‘83

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Three women sitting on a parade float during a street parade, holding a sign that says "Go Grizzlies" with a red bear paw print. They are wearing red and black clothing and sunglasses. The float features a large cartoon bear figure and red and white decorations, with autumn trees and building in the background.

L to R: Carol Christlieb Jensen ‘73 Paula Wiley Wilson ‘73, Deborah Clover Cook ‘70

Homecoming 2024

2024 Homecoming Parade