Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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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

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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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omework, classes, jobs, football games, play practices, parties ... the list of things to do went on and on. Every once in a while, people felt they were going crazy from all the pressures piling up on them. So when, by chance, a free day or night or just a free hour crept into their busy schedule, students welcomed some time to themselves. Students had different ideas about how to spend their time alone. Junior Kevin Wobig said, When Im by myself, | like to listen to music and sleep. Sleep is very important! Not everyone used his her free time for sleeping and while the majority of students would read, write or watch television, some peo- ple spent their private time doing out-of-the-ordinary ac- tivities. Swimming in her family's indoor pool was one way senior Inger Osterberg My time alone gives me a chance to relax and enjoy life away from the rat race.” Spending time by herself doesn't exclude junior Kristin Switz s dog, Blossom. (Photo by Erik Munson.) about myself, she said. Sophomore Michelle Young often sewed when she was alone. She made some of her own clothes and even a quilt. She commented, Sewing makes me feel like lve accomplished some- things TAUS Dé d Pë elek: something afterwards to show for it.” Collecting comic books was a hobby that junior Sean Kearney pursued in his free time. “Its an escape from the real world. It breaks the monotony of every day life,” he said. Kearney's hobby -Senior Scott Pattee $1,200. Not only did people have special things to do when they were alone; they also had special places to go. Many simply retreated to their bedrooms. However. some students journeyed elsewhere. Senior Kari Nelson said, “When my mom is on my case or when | feel that | just have to get out of the house, | usually go down to Carr Park | go for walks on the nature trail or just stare at the ‘scenic Skunk River. Other people went for drives in their cars or to the mall. One student commented, When I want to be alone, | just go where there arent any people! ` Time alone didnt seem to come along very often, but when it did, students enjoyed ‘getting away from it all’ and relaxing. Senior Kara Sjoblom summed it all up by saying, “Sometimes | feel like that commercial that Says, ‘Calgon — take me utilized her time alone. It became more than away!” — lets me forget all my worries, something to do; the value of -Janelle Hall gta deu td and afterwards | feel good his collection totaled over