Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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18 “T know (Klaiber) and Colleen (Crow) are friends but I’m still Just Friends Student Life Brent jealous.” phomore Cari Bauman It was a well known fact that when a guy and a girl were seen together, the first impressions others had were that they were dating. However, many of these guys and girls were actually not dating; they were just best friends who met in a variety of ways. “Shelby and I dated a long time ago. | guess you could say we didn't exactly hit it off. Now we're just really good friends, senior Joel Swanson said about his friendship with senior Shelby Meyers. Good friendships didn't always begin at school. Many had start- ed years ago through families. met Margy (Townsend) through my mom. My mom and her mom were good friends and we've been good friends ever Spending free periods together was one way seniors Dan Hun- ziker and Laura Wassmuth got to see each other during school. (Photo by Sta- cey Morrison) ` didt LL -——— Jo د 4 فسا‎ meo — À- -——À — ——o— mm - - - Tæ EN = an riendly encounters since they introduced us,” junior Eric Fawcett said. Some people met each other through those they dated and personal things were what most of them discussed. “I became good friends with Mike (Urick) because I was go- ing out with one of his friends. It was much easier to talk to him about a problem that I was hav- ing with my boyfriend,” sopho- more Allison Bundy said. “We could talk about every- thing. I could tell Joel that guys are slime and he could tell me that all girls like to do is mess with guys’ minds and we would both understand how each other felt,” senior Shelby Meyers said about her relationship with Swanson. Friendly dates weren't uncom- mon among these friends and at critical moments they came in quite handy. oT eC tnu bed at | really got to know Monte (Persinger) before Christmas Formal and I wanted to go. So, asked him (as friends). That wa I wasn't obligated to anyone ant knew I would definitely have really great time, senior Angel? Simons said. Flirtatious talk and those oh- friendly hugs in the halls with d good friend of the opposite se were questioned by some. In ac tuality however, they were onl showing affection in a close trustworthy relationship bet: ween two good friends. “We spent a lot of time togethe during school and always wen out to lunch. People were alway asking us if we were going ou and we kept telling them ne we're just good friends, Myer said. -Georgann Griffit . Preparing for a class that the have together, seniors Niki Le cock and Russ Munsinger study in th school library. (Photo by Jennie Nuesam

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@HOMECOMING € exowicowisce RIUMP Despite the continued decline in homecoming enthusiasm, the Little Cyclones went on to defeat the Hoover Huskies in a thrilling 37-5 victory. Once again Homecoming was an unsucces sful week of en- thusiasm builders and planned activities. Efforts from fall cheersquads and student council were met with a seemingly unspirited stu- dent body. Tradition was broken when the Homecoming court was announced for the first time at a dance, the Friday of the previous week. Thanks to the efforts from the fall cheersquads, orange and black balloons, good-luck posters, personalized foot- balls, pennants, and letter As covered the walls on Homecoming Kick-off Day, Monday, October 6. | was really excited when I walked into the school and saw all of the decorations. I was ready for a hyped up and spirited week, senior Val Malenchik said. Student Council also tried to create a better atmosphere. Activities were planned for the week so that everyone could participate in them. I didn't think the participa- Going half and half with black E? and orange, senior Dave Ad- ams shows the school’s true colors with some originality. (Photo by Erik Munson) tion was very good because all » Getting into the Homecoming “ spirit, juniors Joelle Duea and Renee Klaus cheer at the bon- fire after coronation. (Photo by Erik Munson) of the activities were after school when people had sports practices. They also weren't announced very well junior Holly Bender said. Although activities began Fri- day evening of the previous week, the Homecoming en- thusiasm and spirit of the stu- dent body didn't actually show until Thursday evening, the night of coronation. The crowd at coronation packed the auditorium to it's maximum capacity. Seniors, Sandy Keenan and David Dobson were crowned Home- coming Queen and King in front of an anxious student- filled auditorium. Coronation was really fun to go to because for the first time I actually knew everyone who was on the court, sophomore Kam Archbold said. After coronation, enthusiasm reached a climax as Head Football Coach Kirk Daddow highlighted the bonfire with an explosive go-get-em pep talk. With enthusiasm at a peak on Friday, students walked into a school that was decorated in- side and out. The school day ended with high hopes for a defeat over Hoover. [n order to keep that enthusi- asm going at the big game, the Spirit staff sold 50-cent orange, black and white bal- loons. At kick-off, over 100 balloons were let off simulta- neously. The 35-7 win over the Des Moines Hoover Huskies left the crowd with a victory to remember. But, low atten- dance at the dance revealed that Homecoming ended for many students after the game. Participation and spirit in Homecoming week decreased once again, even though a big effort was put into making the week exciting for every- one, -Georgann Griffith Homecoming 17 Student Life

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T EE TEC C rc Án mo eel سج‎ Æ | | ` $ 49» Having a snack at W.C. Frank, ju- panned p mr nee unn niors Jill Allfree and Jason An- derson enjoy talking about the day’s events and make weekend plans. (Photo by Jennie Nuese) qe وس‎ | 4m, Sharing their lunch period, fresh- 3 E V men Diane Dubansky and Chris i EM Kennedy have a chance to talk during Ki E their busy day. (Photo by Stacey Morri- B. i » To get away from the noisy i “7 lunchroom, sophomores Carrie EN Stidwell and Paul Flugrad purchase a can of pop so that they can have a chance to talk. (Photo by Terri Jackson) st Friends Student Life B di P m