Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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Every generation has its heroes. Not true, according to a number of Ames High students surveyed. No two students placed the same individual under the title hero and many others didn't consider anyone suitable for that ranking. Publicity may have had something to do with this year's lack of hero- worshipping. Many students felt that, with the right publicity, anyone could become a hero. [his fact seemed to greatly diminish the idolization of certain individuals. Scott Conlon, referring to the relationship between publicity and the making of heroes, said, Publicity can make mountains out of mole hills. He named John Wayne as his hero, the reason being that, unlike other heroes ne has lived up to his image. He has something that is a dying quality — respet te Ann Freeman agreed DY Say Ing Publicity doesn't always have to be true. [hey (those who publi ze) can Say W natever they want about neroes Heroe’ 14 and people often believe it.” [here were also those who were convinced that publicity alone could not make a hero. One sophomore explained, A person í ould become well known with the help of publicity, Dut not a heri ኸ.“ Another student agreed by saying, “Publicity cannot build heroes because people can see through phoniness. Greg Holmberg said |! takes some talent or abılıty to promote nefore public itv will be effective. Even though there were tew hero figures evident in the 78 79 year, there were many famous and frequently heard names such as Terry Bradshaw, Tracy Austin, Robin Williams, Billy Joel Elton John, Pink Panther, Jonn Bellushi, Paul Harvey, Blues Brothers, Steve Martin, Chery! Tiegs, Mr. Bill. Top: ACTION! Rowlt makes a hero out of FOZZ Bear on the Muppet SNOW Far Right: WILD AND CRAZY. Christy Kavanagh gets small with Steve Martin Right: HEROES. These public images are common sights on the pages of magazines

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Left: “HELLO.” Audrey Betts devotes some listening time as a volunteer on Open Line. Below: ADVICE. Ann Trunnell gives her Little Sis, DeeAnn Bergren, some hints about next year's schedule. 2 WA MS -- EE AR i ዕላ, Volunteers 13

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