Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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Back Row: Evans, M. Taff, M. Cue, L. Cox, Helser, C. O'Neil, C. Hein, Geataganas, Dudgeon. Third Row: Levine, M. Kennedy, M. Olson, Quaife, Sweeney, Nichol, A. Richardson, Berge, Little, Friedrich. Second Row: O. Clark, Shipp, Reddy, Plagge, Carlson, Riedesel| V. Frazier, M. Reynolds, A. Anderson, Farni Front Row: A. Miller, M. Anderson, VanScoy, Miss Hadish, Miss Lunsford, Kern, Mary Taf, B. Davis, Penney. Cheer Squad: E. Lindquist, Gernes. ‘Pep (olub and Gheer Oquad V ITH Ish-piddley and ' A-m-e-s ringing in the ears of 1938, this ER Pep Club disperses. Матеа опе of the peppiest groups to wear the orange and black, the club made a name for itself, not only in Ames, but throughout the state. At the end of each year thirty-six girls are chosen, eighteen seniors, tweive juniors, and six sophomores. They are selected for their pep and school spirit and make up the Ames High Pep Club for the following year. This year fhe girls performed between halves: of the football games. During the football season in сше ыс n with the marching band, the club did formation marching. Basketball season saw not only boys’ basketball but also a demonstra- tion by Pep Club of ih: cage game played by sirls. The social side of the club was monopolized by а joint party of the Varsity Club and Pep Club. This has now become an annual affair. Cheer squad was composed of Jean Van Scoy, Marni Reynolds, and Dick Gernes. Pep Club and Cheer Squad are under the advisership of Miss Helen Hadısh and Miss Alvira Lunsford. The following girls were officers of the club: president, Jean Van Scoy; vice- president, Marie Anderson; secretary, Bettejane Kern; and treasurer, Mary Taff. ` BETTEJANE KERN, 38. T welve

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Cte con tir me л À wÑ om, m aD = е w Kaf m Art Glub (о HARCOAL smudged noses, paint bespeckled clothes, multi-colored fingers— = the members of Art Club, though totally sane and rational, are quite a fantastic looking group when delving into the mysteries of expressing ideas by pictures. But regardless of the humorous appearance made by said smudges and splatters, the paint brush wielders have a serious problem: to learn the intricacies cf expression In only Two classes a week. The club, under the guidance of Mr. Lorenz, now works as a group on assıgned projects instead of on subjects and masterpieces of their own choosing as tormerly done. By assigning a particular medium of expression, Mr. Lorenz feels that greater versatility can be acquired. Another recently inaugurated program is the requirement of thumb-nail sketches to be done outside of class, and woe to the lackadasical lad or lass who dreamed of evenings free from assignments. Contrary to most suppositions, being able to copy sketches and paintings is not the main test of an artist's talent. Instead, his originality. should be worth more than the ability to just draw. Following this method of reasoning, Art Clubbers are seldom allowed to copy; most of their work is inspirational. Wash drawings, pen and ink sketches, charcoal portraits, chalk, and crayon work, all number in the routine of the Ames-hi-would-be-artist together with the old stand-bys, oi and water colors. Like so many sheep surrounding an obstacle placed in their path, art students mill around the supply desk as a typical lesson begins. Girlish giggles, boyish chuckles, talking and chattering like a convention of magpies, finally settling to careful concentration and then to a scratching or swishing as work gets under way. Theres a whisper here, a comment there, a sigh from one corner and a yawn trom another. A chalk is snapped in two, a jar of water frolics to the floor, a moan is heard, a feminine squeal, and the future artists draw blissfully on. The group is not organized as a regular club with activities outside of class. Thus office-holders have merely an honorary “job.” The chief paint splasher (president) is Mary Minott. Second in rank comes Gene Reynolds as vice-presi- dent, followed by Edalee Gastrock as secretary and Genevieve McCarthy as treas- urer. EDALEE GASTROCK, 38. Back Row: Bob Cooper, Behnke, G. Reynolds Rothacker, Kooser, H. Knight. Third Row: G. Uhl, B. Nichols, Hiland, Whatoff, Bateman, Gould. Second Row: Hartman, C. Nelson, M. Bates, FH. Hein, С. McCarthy, Osborne. Front Row: M. Uhl, B. Carter, Minott, Mr. Lorenz, Marie Davis, Мау, Bell. Fleven

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| ü 4 3 š ; | j w Аш. — » E ka ca -— -s алтыға u a — —ÓÓ——————— ed) ‘Varsity (olub | HE Varsity Club is an athletic association composed of major letter winners in football, basketball, golf, tennis, and track. The sponsor of the club is Mr, Donels. Officers are Joe Taylor, president; Jed Johnson, vice-president; John O'Neil, secretary-treasurer; Don Smith, historian. There are many Varsity Club activities. In the fall was held the initiation of new members of the club, thirteen football players, and one track man. There is now a total of thirty-six members in the club. Pep Club and Varsity Club held a joint party, skating until supper. After supper they attended the Collegian theater tor a double feature motion picture. Another initiation of new members taken from the basketball, track, tennis, and golf squads, was held in the spring. On Memorial Day the club will hold its annual picnic at Lake Comar. Each member is allowed to bring one guest. The Varsity Club secures its funds from club dues, intramural finals, and the basketball game between the 736 state basketball champions and 738 varsity squad. From this game the club received $51.50. The money is spent for many different projects, such as the upkeep of the recreational skating rink. Thirteen dollars was spent for labor on the ice, fine hockey sticks, two pucks, and an ice broom. The basketball and wrestling in- tramural monograms are bought from these funds. The trophy which will be given at the invitational tennis meet, May 7, was also provided for. Forty-four “A” club certificates were given to the seniors during an assembly for winning major letters last year. These will again be an expense this year. Тһе “А” Club also awards the “A” pin to the person rendering the most distinguished service to the school throughout the three years in Ames High. Don SMITH, 738. Back Row: R. Ross, Merrick, J. Taylor, J. O'Neil, Ash, Best, Geiger, D. Smith, Erwin, Third Row: D.V. Carey, J. Cue, A. Frangos, 8. Егапров, Canady, G. Johnson, Pedersen, Willcox. Second Row: Mr. Donels, Mason, D. Grimes, Flogstad, Paley, Bush, Hamilton, Mr. Wells. Front Row: Enke, Matsen, Underwood, Kaigh, La Seur, Trotter, Mulhall, R. Shearer. Thirteen