Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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می — Play draws large crowd The drama department kicked off this year by putting on the production The Warriors Husband’, a Greek comedy, on November 6, 7, 8. The production seemed to be a big hit for the first play of the year. Junior Jen- ny Evans, who portrayed Buria, said, If was a big success and everyone in it enjoyed being involved. The Warrior's Husband'' had two main plots, both centering around the prob- lems that romance caused between Amazons and Greeks. The play also had many roles which needed to be filled- over forty. Julie Ford, who played Hippolyta, said, It was nice to work with such a large cast, and to get to know the sophmores who like to ACT.” According to Director Wayne Hansen, “the comedy was not only fun for the audiences, but also enjoyable for the actors and actresses. WHO'S CHASING WHOM? In The Warrior's Hus- band”, Antiope, played by junior Heather Sel- man, tries to seduce Sapiens, played by senior John Lee. In the play the women were the domi- nant sex. (Photo by Amy Verhoeven) HELPLESS ME. Trying to get his new wife, Hippo- lyta, played by senior Julie Ford, to pay attention to him, Sapiens, played by John Lee, gets down on his knees. (Photo by Amy Verhoeven) 4d: 2 GETTING THE TREATMENT. Baby food is fed to sophomore Kim Briley by senior Dana Seehafer at a pep assembly. (Photo by Barb Farrar) PEPPED UP. Winter cheerleader, senior Lori Van- sickle, dresses up for the pep assembly to help fire up the students. Cheerleaders always chose a theme for the pep assemblies and dressed accordingly. (Photo by Barb Farrar) ? November ay, Pep Assembly

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Parents go back to school “Open house was an opportunity for teachers to tell parents their plans for the semester or year. commented vice-principal Bill Ripp, referring to the event held Tuesday, October 2. Ap- proximately 1000 parents attended Parents’ Back-to-School Night. Parents followed abbrieviated schea- ules, going to their childrens’ classes for ten-minute periods. During this time teachers spoke of such things as class expectations and grading systems. Many teachers said that they felt the evening was a success. | was impressed by the nurnber of parents that showed up, even though there were several other conflicts that — —————A—M á— ——— — À———— Ü— n—áe KID'S TALK. A parent listens attentively to his child's teacher. Parents had a chance to have any of their questions answered during the ses- sion. (Photo by Tim Allen) SHARING THE PLANS. English teacher Sigfrid Ly- beck goes over a semester's agenda with a group of parents in their childrens’ English litera- ture class. (Photo by Tim Allen) انان m : |‏ night, said French teacher Nancy Johnson. It was nice to get to know some of the parents and let them know what was going on in the class- room. An admissions officer and financial aid officer were in The auditorium and me- dia center to answer parents ques- tions concerning their college-bound children. Parents also had a chance to visit with the guidance counselors and the school nurse, who were in the cafete- ria all evening. Student council Members acted as guides in the parking lot and the halls, and helped serve refreshments in the cafeteria. | felt that it was a good way for my parents to see exactly what goes on here at Ames High, commented sen- ior Jenny Bradshaw, and added, Also, when | complain about teachers they li know who I'm talking about and why I'm complaining.” SOCIAL BREAK. Mrs. Tallman and Mrs. Christian- son take time to visit before their children's class begins. (Photo by Tim Allen) TRICK OR TREAT. Senior Julie Orth offers candy to some trick or treaters. Although most high school students no longer went trick or treating, many helped at the door. (Photo by Amy Ver- hoeven) Lë October 7 d Powderpuff, Open House

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Little Rock, Arkansas was the site of the annual fall National High School Press Association conference. 20 SPIR. IT AND Web staffers attended the con- ference along with 1,500 students from other states. At the convention several staffers competed in nation-wide contests. Senior Patty Huss won Honorable Men- tion in advertising, senior Karen Koelner won Honorable Mention in section design and senior Brenda Pla- kans placed third in broadcasting. AMATEUR SMUGGLERS. Since the hotel manag- ers would not allow pizza into the rooms, senior Dan Emmerson sneaks pizza into the room by suitcase. (Photo by Devika Seecharran) New mural in courtyard The school got a facelift for the first time in ten years, when the mural in the courtyard was replaced by a new one painted by senior Missy Goll. The mural cost a total of $160, and took approximately seven weeks to complete. Goll received financial help from the student council, who donat- ed $60 to go towards paint and wood to keep the mural from weathering. she also got help from art teacher Dorothy Gugel and other art students. This help included: choosing paint col- ors, paint the boards and moving the boards after they had dried. Goll said, It went a lot faster with the help of students.” She added, it was worth the time and effort that went into it.” A NEW CHANGE. The colorful mural designed by Mellisa Goll was put up in the court yard to re- place the old one. (Photo by Vel Randic) SPIRIT, DECA attend conventions DECA also took a trip in November. They went to Bismark, North Dakota for the Central Regional Conference. Ap- proximately 13 states, with 2,000 stu- dents, attended the conference. DECA coordinator Doll Abel said, ` AT. tending a national conference like that was good experience for every- one. Listening to the outstanding speakers and hearing about business opportunities taught a lot about the business world.” BEACH BUMS. Dancing on a Friday night are seniors Kevin James, Shawn Connolly, and Sonya Powers. The theme was the Beach Ball Dance, sponsored by the winter cheerleaders (Photo by Vel Randic) B xr November‏ ل Conventions, Mura 23‏