Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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THE WONDERFUL OLD tradition of weekly summer band con- certs still exists here in Ames under the careful direction of Mr. Richard Day. Music occupies his time during the school year too, with marching band, pep band, and varsity and sophomore concert bands. BORN IN INDIA, Mr. Alfred Wiser has travelled extensively in every area of the world. He founded the original Rolling Stones as a travel club and through it investigated thoroughly many countries. He applies this same enthusiasm to his new position as director of vocal music. 129 AMES HIGH MARCHING BAND provides half-time entertainment at varsity football games.

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IA mm AS BEAUTIFUL to Mr. Allen Jonas as the pictures he saw home this past summer, he took up golf, which he finds in Europe's art galleries the summer before last is his challenging and generally enjoyable especially when first child, a daughter named Katherine Anne. Remaining he breaks par. Mr. Jonas is completing his second year. GETTING STRINGS to sing is the responsibility of Mr. Dean Moberg, director of the Ames High orches- tra. With intense concentration, he checks over a musical score before rehearsal. A line spoken with the right inflection; individual talent blending beautifully to- gether in a chorus or a band or an orches- tra; a picture with perspective and mood. Ames students explore the many means of creative expression involved in art, music, and drama. Besides gaining experience with the various materials artists use, art students delved this year into the history of West- ern art and made a study of the metro- politan series. The vocal music depart- ment collaborated with drama in produc- ing Ames High's first musical. Also re- vived were two madrigal groups which were organized several years ago. UuSfo CtM l ojdb deparitoeAds — talmts imW 128

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RECOVERING AFTER a recent knee operation, Mr. Leonard Bengston spent this summer teaching driver education and studying at I.S.U. He devotes the school year to the work experience and co-op programs. Aside from these duties, Mr. Bengston directs the Ames School of Practical Nursing. The indecision many students feel about their careers often is dissipated by participation in the distributive education program. These students attend regular classes part of the day and work half days at regular jobs of many kinds, receiving both aca- demic credit and paychecks. Almost every kind of work possible is represented in the D.E. program. Some students work as cadet teachers and nurses' aids, but the majority hold sales and office jobs. Showcases in the second floor hall of the high school are decorated regularly by D.E. students to show techniques of showcase display. A total of 192 students were enrolled in the program, open to seniors only. MR. CARROLL BENNETT finds teaching challenging but rewarding. He feels that his life is more meaningful because he is able to associate with students. His philosophy: each of us is obligated to do .his best to leave the world a better place. He teaches office practices, business law, and business management. HELPING STUDENTS GET a feel of their chosen professions before actually going into them is Mr. James Overturf, who supervises distributive practice, bookkeeping, and cadet teaching. 130