Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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SIXTIES REVISITED. After shor- tening an old plaid skirt of her mother's, Mindy Hardy has an attention-catching outfit reminiscent of past styles. WESTWARD HO. ln cowboy boots and a ruffled denim skirt, Barb Laurent exemplifies the season's stampede into western clothes. STUDY IN STYLE. Chip Wass and Debbie Dorfman match in their unique zipper shirts; Wass' is from San Francisco, and Dorfman made her own. 20 Fashion Fashion Taste was individual Punks and preps still argued over the values of their particular fashion preference, punks trim- ming their hair in short-on-the-top shags and preps adorning their feet with colorful plastic ducks. Different fashion groups grew more tol- erant of each other, however, as individuality be- came important, “People used clothes to reflect their personality; those who were outgoing dressed stylishly, those who were shy dressed so they weren't noticed,’ explained Beth Stromen. Faddish clothes were a way for people to find items few others had. Some students ventured into mini-skirts while others dyed tennis shoes and tied them with laces decorated with hearts, stars, and other colorful motifs. Purses, shoes, and belts in shiny metallics accessorized many outfits. Knickers, from purple velvets to plaid wools, were a fashion find for people who enjoyed classic clothes. Also popular were mid-heel pumps, which took the place of socks and flat shoes. Oth- er students opted for a western look, wearing patterned leather cowboy boots with jeans and skirts. Many students stil preferred casual T-shirts, sweatshirts, and blue-jeans. I liked to be com- fortable and practical, said Kathy Adams. My favorites were baggy blue pants and a sweat- shirt.” Regardless of what they wore, students found ac- ceptance for their individual fashion tastes as clothes became an expression of personality.

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CONCENTRATION. D.C. Murphy, Lisa DesEnfants, and Mrs. schmidt listen intently as topics involving Ames High students are discussed. Meetings, which were held during the day, were set up so that discussions were prevalent. CAMPAIGN PROMISES. Paula Brackelsberg, Betsy White and Karen Hinz write letters to students asking for votes . INFORMATION. Students listen as sponsor Mr. Williarn Ripp gives details about an upcoming leadership conference. PUNK OUT. Amy Powers was one of the many students who dressed up for the Student Council-sponsored Punk Dance. ur X SECOND SEMESTER STUDENT COUNCIL. Front: son, Jennifer Lemish, Jim Duke, Jim Munson. Chip Wass, Debbie Dorfman, Jill Rasmussen, Not pictured: Shelli Catron, Steve Forster, Beth Harvey. Second: John Seagrave, Chris Matt Highbarger, Molly Putzier, Tim Thomas, Wass, Susan Munson, Allyson Walter. Third: Linda VandeVoorde, Fred Goll, Dave Martin, Paula Brackelsberg, Jane Wilson, Lori Eobers, D.C. Murphy, Jeff Roseland, Robert Beck, Jim Betsy White, Anna Piatkowski. Back: Karen Derks, Mary Fawcett, Jackie Herrick, Cathy Hinz, Hogan Martin, Anne Mutchmor, John Lar- Johnson, John Swagert, Tracy Talkington. student Council 19

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CLASSIC COMBO. Chatting with friends in the IMC, Nancy Budnik looks casual yet at- tractive in her sweater ana scarf. VISION IN BLUE. Attired in the prettiest shades of blue, Jill Atherly relaxes in the fine arts wing TOUCH OF PUNK. John Larson looks preppy in his shirt and cardigan, but his narrow, dotted tie gives him away Fashion 21