Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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GET A LITTLE CLOSER. Part of the fun of Winter Formal was the slow dances. Seniors Kym Daywitt and Eric Car- d srud enjoy the romantic at- mosphere. (Photo by Greg Nelson) WAITING PATIENTLY. The e line to get professional photos taken at formal was worth the wait. Sophomore Valerie Starcevic and juniors Lauri Herman and Erik Haugen converse while they wait. (Photo by Greg Nelson) - A LITTLE R R. For those who wanted to rest and relax there were tables and chairs set up by the dance floor at the Winter Formal. Seniors Jim Bernard, Nancy Gamon and Leslie Stern take a break from the dancing. (Photo by Greg Nelson) 24 Winter Formal and Mistletoe Dance

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STRINGS AND THINGS. Playing he! concert harp is one way senior Lisa Schrag fills her free time. She began learning to play this unique instru- ment in fourth grade. (Photo by Erik Munson) MATH FACTS. Working without in- terruptions allows junior Brad Taylor to concentrate on his Algebra lI assignment. (Photo by Erik Munson.) SPENDING MONEY. Shopping is a task that some people, like junior lan Hoffman, prefer to do alone. (Photo by Erik Munso) HELPING OUT. Besides helping his family with dinner chores, junior David Moravetz uses this time to be by himself. (Photo by Erik Munson) 23 Privacy

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ieSete|sesteose, efeOrremeael AGIC MONTH December filled hearts with magic and spirits were boosted by two special dances, the Mistletoe Dance and the Winter Formal. December came, students counted the days until the Mistletoe Dance and girls nar- rowed down their Winter Formal pro- spects. Everyone was caught up in the magic of the month. On Friday the thir- teenth, students head- ed toward the cafeteria for the Mistletoe Dance. According to junior Val Malenchik, “You didn't really need the mistletoe because peo- ple were kissing anyway, but it helped the atmosphere.” Students were over- come with kissing fever. Senior Scot Johnston said, “People had more fun this year. It was funny watching Santa Claus (senior Bobby Metzger) com- ing around kissing everybody. The Senior Girls' Club did most of the plan- ning for the Winter For- mal and as always, the girls asked the guys. The Amalgamated, The Broiler and Palmas were filled with students dining before the dance. Another op- tion was to eat at home. Sophomore Nina Seecharran said, '' doubled with a friend and we all made the dinner at home. It was more personal, more Withee After dinner most students headed to the Sun Room of the Memorial Union to dance from nine until midnight. The dance floor was full of students the entire night. The music for the evening was provided by Movin' Music. Although there were no school or parent- sponsored parties, CLASSY DRESSING. Tuxes, suits and dresses were donn- ed for the annual Winter For- mal. Seniors Kelly Cun- ningham and Eric O'Berry dress for the occasion. (Photo by Greg Nelson) PUNCH LINE. Beverages and cookies were served for students during the Winter Formal. Seniors Lisa Tice and Bill Norris sample the refreshments. (Photo by Greg Nelson) students found places to go after the dance. Going to friends houses and all-night restaurants like Perkins and Village Inn were common ways to end the evening. Senior Nancy Gamon said, My date and | went back to my house and watched a video tape of ‘Greystoke’. It was a good way to wind down the evening. ` With mistletoe kissing and Formal excitement, December was truly a magical month. -Lia Plakans 25 Winter Formal and Mistletoe Dance