Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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GAS GUZZLER. Although prices descended to a low 75 cents per gallon, gas was still a major ex- pense for car owners. Junior Mark Hansen fills up his truck at Ken's Pro. (Photo by Erik Munson) FASHION GALS. Most students paid for their own clothes. Seniors Margaret Habing and Celeste Powell shop at Brooks for sunglasses. (Photo by Amy Bleyle) — E — — i i A — Me How students spent their money C O | —= sae my O - Own Money US P| Xem fg an P-Parents' Money — = Coo SS: Qv? — O | STF P | == 22 S SS Maint. and O == Insurance P | = eg: ët en Seen Ze pn, Ol| OTOT @- $5095 € P | 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% JUNKFOOD JUNKIE. Students spent much of their money on food. Sophomore Beth Engen buys pop and chips at Randall's. (Photo by Erik Munson) 20 Where the Money Went

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j i | | I aelel, e Welenele@eere Deleary RESH FACES Sophomores and juniors dominate casts and crews of first semester plays. ‘‘Frankenstein’’ performs to a sell-out crowd; ‘‘Glimpses’’ requires no set. Frankenstein — the story of a creature and it's creator. “Glimpses” — brief looks into the lives of teenagers. At first glance the fall and winter plays didnt seem to have any Similarities — only differences. Special costumes and seven sets, resulting from 3,000 hours of work, were used in the performance of Frankenstein on November 7, 8, 9. “It was so exciting to be on stage in those wonderful costumes on those sets. It was so real — like a profes- sional play, said junior Lori Wunder. A series of skits and monologues with no special costumes or scenery were pre- sented on January 16, 17, and 18 in Glimp- ses . Senior Heather selman commented, In most plays, people with small parts are just props, but in 'Glimpses' each character, even the characters with only a few lines, had depth and motivation. It gave each person a chance to perform in his her role. Seventeen people made up the Frankenstein cast, while “Glimpses” had a cast of 49. In both pro- ductions there was a predominance of juniors and sopho- mores over Seniors. Frankenstein was my first high school play and | was really im- pressed with all the work that went into the scenery and every- thing. | had fun being in it and | met many new people who are now my rrbenas, ‘Siaira sophomore Andrew Schafer. Both were quality PARTY TALK. A comical look at the adult world was por- trayed in “The In Crowd” skit of “Glimpses”. Senior Sara Sweeney, junior Maqgie Lewis and sophomores Tara Twait and Marylin Lund discuss money and jewelry. (Photo by Amy Bleyle.) MR. MACHO. Playing a nerd in the winter play, ‘‘Glimp- ses,’ sophomore Tom Lunde acts out the Tomatoes monologue. (Photo by Amy Bleyle) plays. In fact, the Frankenstein cast performed to a record sell-out crowd on November 8 and about 50 people had to be turned away due to lack of space. Senior Shelly Barton said, “I loved both of the plays! | thought that the ‘Frankenstein set was absolutely gorgeous and the ac- tors did a wonderful job.'Glimpses was good, too. | found that some of the skits were truly down-to-earth and | could relate to them. — Janelle Hall 19 Fall, Winter Plays

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Money burns a hole in my pocket until | spend it. -Sophomore Matt Goodwin t happened to everyone. There was that perfect shirt or a new album that had to be bought. But when money was need- ed it could not be found, and students wondered where all of their cash had gone. Only 38 percent of the 100 students surveyed held jobs to earn money, while 62 per- cent asked their parents for cash. | usually ask for it (money) just before | leave, so then its easier to get, said sophomore Amy Schmitt. Whether it was hard-earned from a job or an allowance from parents, money had a tendency to burn holes in students pockets and they soon found ways to spend it. Food took a large chunk out of a teenagers precious spending money. Students bought large pepperoni piz- zas for $6.55, had $1.86 after — school snacks of frozen yogurt in waffle cones at TCBY and ate DO BIZ cookies for 55 cents each. | usually spend money on One of 63 percent who saves money, junior Amy Deatherage deposits money into her account at The American Federal Bank. (Photo by Erik Munson) food at McDonald's,’ said junior Melissa Bass. Many students spent their Own money on clothes, while others convinced their parents to pay for them. Either way, bargain and sale were key words when students searched North Grand Mall for something that fit their tastes. “Usually my parents pay for about half of my clothes and | pay for the other half, said senior Cindy Jordison Another area that parents often helped with was car expenses. Fifty-nine percent of the students received money for gasoline from their parents. But there were parents who felt that their sons daughters should take full responsibility of their cars. My parents make me pay for everything (insurance, gas, mainte- nance). They think it teaches me responsibility, junior Rob Cain said. Although it was hard for some students not to blow it before they got to the bank, 63 percent kept a bank ac- count to save some of their money. Savings were mainly for college, cars or because of strong parental suggestions. | try to put half of my money in the bank every paycheck, ` said senoir Scott Pattee, but | always want to go out and spend it. Somehow through borrow- ing, Spending, Saving, Or earning, students gained ex- perience in handling money. However, the dollar never stretched as far as desired and often at the end of the month, students wondered where the money had gone. -Lia Plakans