Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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Seniors plan fo graduation ‘During second semester, most seniors ‘looked forward to making graduation plans. They posed for senior pictures and ‘looked forward to the parties. But what i most seniors didn't think about as part of graduation plans was the measuring of caps and gowns. The Senior Senate selected the colors, of ‘the gowns, that the seniors could choose from. The colors were navy blue, light : blue, newport blue, maroon, black and red. The final color chosen was newport ‘blue. Senior Tiffany Throckmorton said, “Measuring for caps and gowns was pretty exciting buf they should have measured when more people had free ‘time like before school, instead of during i classes. She added, But | am really -looking forward to graduation.” 7? Soup's on for all The winter cold weather brought a new addition to the Ames High cafete- ria. While many people still used the express lane, hot lunch line, or bought Ice cream, some students and teach- ers changed over to the new soup line. The soup line attendance each day ranged from seven to sixteen students and faculty. There was usually one choice of soup. The soups selected from were tomato, chicken noodle, potato, cream of broccoli, clam chowder and vegetable. Kathy Nervig, the Foods Director at Ames High said, Since there was such a low attendance at the soup line, there had been some re-evaluating of the line, to see if it was a good idea.” SOUP DE JOUR. The soup line was a new addi- tion to the cafeteria. Sophomore Laurie Herman dishes out a hot bowl of chicken noodle. (Photo by Vel Randic) HEADING FOR THE FUTURE. On blue card day, senior Mark Oakland is measured by a Josten's representative for his cap and gown. (Photo by Vel Randic) SENIORS GROW UP. Blue ticket day required all seniors to pay for senior fees and be measured for caps and gowns. Mike Ropps, is measured for the newport blue gown. (Photo by Vel Randic) PRIMA BALLERINA. Many hours of rehearsal dur- ing the summer and fall went into the production of the Nutcracker. Junior Katy Magee dances her role of a snowflake in the ballet. (Photo by Erin Andersen) TWINKLE TOES. Keeping on her toes, senior Na- tasha Wilson dances in the Nutcracker. (Photo by Erin Andersen) a. December Soup Line, Graduation Plans

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ہیں — ص Soloist shine at concert The music department held its annual Mid-Winter Concert on December 17. Featured groups were the Concert Band, Orchestra and the Concert Choir. The Concert Band, directed by Homer Gartz, began the evening with three SONGS. Directed by Richard McCoy, the Or- chestra then performed their own ren- ditions of three songs. The Concert Choir wrapped up the night with five songs that featured so- loists. Among these soloists were juniors Nancy Gamon and Dave White, and seniors Jayne Shaffer, Ann Yates and susan Thompson. H was an honor to be picked to sing a solo. Overall, | think that it was the best concert of the year, said Shaffer. SINGING ALONG. During the Sophomore chorus concert Diana Forbes, Shantel Keigley and Amy Horner sing together in perfect key. (Photo by Vel Randic) KEEPING TIME. During a rehearsal Mr. Al Wiser directs the chorus. The final rehearsals before a concert were helpful in putting finishing touches on pieces. (Photo by Vel Randic) mm my —Á mom fC m m m AE, a y» `‏ سس Ai‏ رہ سر بے حر ےت D v Ar te ER Ae dE‏ LN‏ کش پا OR, NO SIL uo, on‏ I ec deng EY LS PI SN AA :‏ E Ten AR poo d uie EH‏ 32785 AX LEE S اب‎ . E LN » EE EIN EL d December 28 Concert, Soup Line LICORICE STICKS. During the Varsity Band con- cert junior J.J. Kaufman follows along in the mu- sic. (Photo by Vel Randic) HUNGER HITS HARD. A starving African child sits with others waiting for rations at Maheville. Citi- zens of lowa raised over one half million dollars under the lowa Cares program for the starving Ethiopian people. (Photo by AP Laser Photo)

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} | Parties add cultural flair CLIMB ON UP Receiving candy for correct an- swers, sophomore Amy Horner and student teacher Zile Clozins, of Germany, answer Ger- man grammar questions. (Photo by Vel Randic) ONE MORE TRY Junior Tony Harris tries his luck at breaking a piniata in first year Spanish. Foreign language parties were an entertaining way for students to learn about culture. (Photo by Jim Rougvie) Christmas brought an opportunity for foreign language classes to learn about holiday customs in other coun- tries. In Spanish classes students studied Spain's Christmas traditions in the last couple weeks before break. Ihey learned vocabulary pertaining to the Spanish holiday season. In some classes, this lead up to the breaking of a piniata at a Christmas party. The up- per level classes sang Spanish Christ- mas carols and ate traditional Spanish foods. Several of the French classes also had Christmas parties. Students received handouts on French Christmas cus- toms. [he advanced classes sang French carols. Students in one class prepared a Buche de Noel (a French Christmas log) for party refreshments. It was nice to try something that tast- ed French, even if it didn’t look French.” said senior Jeff Fetters. December Christmas Parties Ce SH? 4 y 1E ہاو ہا‎ o» b b D 8 ki LJ e be d , S o , E 0 رج‎ K d A و‎ v v € 7۸ Es E ¥ 4 US, St ۱ f E a The German classes also learned about Christmas culture. Before enter- ing the candlelit, decorated German room, students were asked to remove one shoe. [he shoes were returned filed with candy or coals, following a German Christmas tradition. In class students sang German Christmas car- ols. To highlight the occasion, one stu- dent dressed up as Saint Nikolas and took students on his lap. He asked them questions in German and if they answered correctly they received candy. The German party was, well, different than an American party,” said sopho- more Lia Plakans, and added '' liked the candy.” In general, students felt that foreign language parties were a fun way to learn about the holidays in other lands. SING-A-LONG. Sharing music with a resident, ju- niors Juenny Netusil and Laura Thompson sing Christmas carols. (Photo by Dana Seehafer.)