Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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WT с ÀAÀAx A-— —— و و‎ cG— TT e Е „ӘР مہ‎ жь NES. tX VENE ar m me SLATE enr. Se d Eege? ett a AA bk Cen E AAA nl AS EE Spending habits varied widely From playing video games, to going to Prom, to buying à car, Ames High students spent money in a variety of ways. Although most people spent money on actual needs; enter- tainment was also high on many students’ expenditure lists. Sports events, dates and food took the greater part of students cash. Concerts were also a very popular way to spend money. I would have rather seen а live musical performance than listened to a record, explained Steve Prestemon. Money was also spent on extras. A good part of many paychecks went to things such as Prom attire, cars, or clothes. All my monev went to clothes. There was alwavs something new to buy. commented Diane Parsons. The amount that was spent on different activities and items varied from person to person. The same item could have been more or less expensive depending on when and where it was bought. Likewise, a weekend's fun could range trom $5 to $50 based on the person's tastes and the activities planned. How money was spent depended mainly on the amount available. Tonia Nordin explained, “When I didn’t have much money, I didn’t spend it on unnecessary things.” GOING OUT. Dawn Wetzel and Nicole Faas head for the slopes as Mr. Don Faas goes to breakfast. School- sponsored trips emptied lots of stu- dents' saving accounts. GOBBLING QUARTERS. Steve Abel plays his favorite video at Land of Oz. Many students easily spent a few dollars a day at the arcades. SHOPPING AROUND. Tim Trunell buys a pair of slacks with Steve McCall’s approval. Many students took their friends along for their ad- VICC, Spending habits

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LOTS OF LOOT. It took топеу to fill up the gas tank, provide pizza, and get into a movie. Part time jobs often provided extra spending money. PAY OFF. Kate Seagrave buys lunch at Hardee's. Students spent a lot of money in fast food restaurants be- ause of the quick service and low pru es. Spen din y habits PUMPING GAS. Matt Patterson fills his car up at a self service station. For those students who had cars, gas was a necessary expense. E f Many students drove small cars that got better gas mileage in an effort to save Moncy g », me gf ا‎ mm + ie EE LL LILO, LO, „4 - c — wg - sam ан mg mm mem с» MÀ À 4 n ` ao ge —— amu mg a РЕГРЕСС — ———wÀ ue Se gë P E n c — V a р-р panis ve AT zët се — varm —— qn gw EE EE Kg = TY саан

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` ` ت - a - GOTCHA! During rehearsal, Sheriff Jerk (Chip Wass) and the Voo- FANTASIZING. Thornbird Chickenwing HI (Jerry Hill) believes ay doo Woman (Janet Fanslow) have a showdown. Both are jabbing voodoo that he's his own grandfather during one of his frequent fantasies. Jezebel | | dolls that they have of each other, During the performance, Wass wore à (Laurey Reynolds), the rude housemaid, shows her bewilderment as she al [at man's suit in order [tO í hara« terize the 400-pound sheriff. observes another example of the hizarre quirks of the Ch kenwing tamil t f; , | e з: Е SS SEILER Е. DISTRESSED. Princess Lotta Kargo (Roberta Deppe) expresses her unhappiness at having to stav at Bell Acres to her secretary (Stephanie Hanson) V. o weg e n Se ee ge m ol A Bee Ee Actors liked comedy characters Twelve students had parts in Ames High’s winter play, energy and was really very easy to play. I felt like I knew I KNOW! Blanche DuBlank (Alli- son Merrill). an airhead relati e of the Chickenwing's, thinks that the glass plays. Murder in the Magnolias was set on an old, run- Murder in the Magnolias, à comedy spoot on southern her. Allison Merrill, who played Blanche DuBlank, said, “I rigure on the mantelpiece ms the uni- down plantation in the dee ) south. A Cast of loony charac- loved Blanche. She was such an airhead you couldn't do COIn h t Co one CE CKenw J aS re- c t rn that Colonel Chickenwing was r ters was, brought together at the mysterious death of Ге tO h © | а ore E In Ct A ‹ 4 ы у = E rring to in his final word “Unicorn. eller Chickenwing. anything wrong. You couldn't ruin her no matter how — gg, £ SS mg eS а many mistakes you made. Lee Graham, who played Col. Rance Chickenwing, a crank, old plantation head. commented on the amount of A thought it was one ot the most ridiculous things ever rehearsal time. “It didn't take much of my time because | created. It was hilariously fun,” said Jenniter Taylor, who was murdered after a long speech in the prologue and I only played Amanda Chickenwing. “Amanda was a lot of tun. 3 had to practice on Mondays, he said. John Lee, who too. There was so much to put into her because she was so 1 played Pete Bogg, added. “It took a lot of time for most daffy.” people, but I thought it was definitely worth it.” | Laurey Reynolds, who played Jezebel, a cranky, old house- Most of the actors seemed to enjoy their characters as well maid. concluded many of the casts feelings, “1 thought it | as the play. Roberta Deppe, who played Princess Lotta was hilarious — a lot more fun than Shakespeare. І ` argo commented, She Was wonderful! She had lots of Winter Play |