Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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Sex controversy rages over rail in the lobby rail ral a. A bar extending from one post or support to another to serve as a guard or barrier. AHS students throughout the 1973-74 school year fought for a spot on the famed rail. Located in the lobby, the rail served as a barrier between the two sexes, where verbal com- ments such as “chauvinist pig and “women’s libber were thrown at persons of the opposite sexes. The hard feelings were also shown in weekly letters to the editor in the Ames High WEB. Representing the female side of the argument was the anonymous Ms. Sybbie. The males were represented by several persons. Despite all of the controversy, the boys still open the doors for the girls, still ask them out for dates, still pay for expenses on a date, still pull out the chairs for the girls, still help them with their coats and the many other things that go along with the age old chivalry. AHS students have noticed a sharp rise in the quality of the eroups that had played at the dances this year. Groups such as Sunday Social and Sweet Nothing highlighted the first semester of social activities. Dances were scarce this year for one main reason. A rule was established that five teacher chap- erones had to be present, nine student marshals had to be there and the dances had to be held after a school sponsored function. Dances failed to be many times because this rule was not met. i ኔ Sweet Nothin’ supplied enough heavy music to attract the largest crowd of AHS students in the cafeteria in years. 24 Battle of Sexes, Dances 0 0 i eh 44% | | 9۲4 131139 HM . i 1171 ۱ ቺ D ۰ LJ Sé $ KA ነ 2 1 4 Lë 4 7 ۲ i AW ሽ Na Hii ` | l in | | HEI 5 A 1 ›ፏሕዎኝየ | MM M 1 ۷ ; 1 | 1 | ۷ | ፪ 11111 111 np te Hn 90890110 ul ዘ lx UU VU Ml 04 1 Heads (d 8 1 HE EI 1 A Nd T ۱ | HI $9 a Ma TTE í‏ 1فز | (IN ኛ ‏ ip‏ | | ' ی‎ | EFE THTIHTI 51 ۱ ||||| ‹ብጠ'ኽዕ 1 7۱1 5 4111 1፤777፡895) 4d ۰ i ደከ ` | v 1 | | | | 11 P | ` 1 . ۲ n X | 1 ۰ | Hr ait | l ! ፤! ቨ 7 ۱ mU 0 ۱ HHI HING dl tr t Hutt ۶ M Fräi Ir: 1237 - ٴ۰‎ ክር dh, Gettin’ it on in their own way, two members of Atlantis pro- vide sounds for Ames High’s first dance of the year. Temi‏ ہے

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Both formal and prom are magical fantasies Great traditions are to be forever held and there were no disappointments with the annual Christmas Formal and the classic Junior-Senior Prom. Both were held in the Sun Room of the ISU Memorial Union. The Christmas Formal, the first of the two, was renowned as the Magical Mystery Tour”, the title cut from the album done by the Beatles. Clicker, a five piece show band provided attendants with boogie, footstomping and a lil’ bit o’ soul, clad in four inch heels, tight straight legged pants, and styled butches. The long-standing tradition of choosing royalty was upheld by the election of Michelle Shorten, Queen, Tom Wilson, King and their court, Sue Stephan, Dave Pohm, Mary Brady and Kevin Allen. Cold, rainy weather prevailed on May 18, the evening of the Junior-Senior Prom, but the party goers appeared nonethe- less in pastel tuxedoes and backless dresses. Hair was of little concern this spring, and many girls had shorter coiffures than their escorts. Walt Disney’s Fantasia theme, the prom and decorations featured characters from his famous cartoon, including the Wizard, the graceful Ostrich and sparkling nymphs. The seniors’ parents sponsored an after-the-prom dance at the Elk’s Club for all seniors and their dates. Ezra Pound, a group composed of Ames High students, provided live music for the event which lasted until 3 a.m. TOP LEFT: Karen Bachman models a short spring hair style and a halter dress. LEFT: Dean Dass confronts Wizard Mickey’s command for dance and merriment. — Formals 23

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— and... The Ames High jockettes prove to the chauvinist that they deserve equal time on the rail. These senior girls participated in a powderpuff football game to raise money for the Christmas Formal, held by the Girls Service Committee. - ۰ ہ-‎ rm موم‎ ga Qm aon Demonstrating that they will be able to get along without females in the future (if necessary ), Ed Hendrickson and Chris Perrin cook in boys foods. PED aee ee ١ یھ ے‎ | E - Gary Hunziker proves to Chris Payer that chivalry prevails in some situations. Battle of Sexes, Dances 25