Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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VENT The daily grind seemed endless, but occasionally a minor event like the Amber Lights assembly or the tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, jr. broke up the school day. eptember 26 - Campaigning for Student Council f Presidents, with their slogan “Vote GET”, sen- iors Georgann Griffith, Erik Haugen and Terri Jackson de- feated the three other senior teams of Brett Carney, Sandy Keenan and lan Hoffman; Rob Cain and William John- son; and Scott East and An- gela Simons. January 9 and March 27 - During one of the two re- quired assemblies, celebrities like Tom Cruise and Emillio Estevez urged viewers of “Amber Lights” to live life in moderation. At the second as- sembly, Space Shuttle 51-c pi- lot, Colonel Loren J. Shriver spoke about the NASA space program. January 15 - Through dances, speeches and songs per- formed by Iowa State Univer- sity singers “Voices Unlimit- ed,” students and faculty paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a 50-minute as- sembly. January 30 - A chili supper, sponsored by the “Ames Dai- ly Tribune” as a fundraiser for the Athletic Department, brought in $1,000. A “Hot Chili Eating Contest” be- tween the varsity football and volleyball teams was held Minor Events Student Life f : EC UN Tanking senior Lori NS . . R S — Wunder for his introduc- tion, Alexander Haig takes the po- dium at an auditorium assembly. (Photo by Terri Jackson) during the half time of the boys’ basketball game later that night. The football play- ers were the overall contest winners and junior defensive lineman Chad Murrell took individual honors. March 30 - April 3 - A to tal of $3,632 was donated to the Ames Youth and Shelter Ser- vices from the proceeds of Welfare Week. Fundraising activities included a teachers vs. students I-ball game, homeroom bake sales and the airbands. April 10 - Six couples won free movie passes and possi- bly the date of their lifetime in the school's first Dating Game. Charging $2 per per- son, the Junior Executive Council raised $325 for the Prom. April 13 - After receiving the highest rating of a “1” at the state level, six Ames High students advanced to the In- dividual All-State Speech Fes- tival held at the University of Northern Iowa. These stu- dents were seniors John Kuhl, Chris Okiishi, and Ben Schafer and juniors Kathleen Brewer, Brian Goodwin John Kaufman. April 23 - 1988 Presidential hopeful, Alexander Haig adressed a full auditorium of students and answered ques- tions at an optional assembly. May 13 - At a breakfast Eng- lish teacher, Wayne Hansen is honored as the Spring Staff Member of the Semes- ter”. May 19 - English Department aid, Fay Larkins received the “Outstanding Volunteer Ser- vice to the State of Iowa award from Governor Terry Brandstad. -Nina Seecharran . At the Mistletoe Dance, senior Steve Hoiberg gets a chance to enjoy both the music and the mistle- toe. (Photo by Terri Jackson)

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i When laundry piles up, junior ? Tim Burrell, like other latch-key kids, is responsible for washing his own clothes, (Photo by Kerrie Archbold) Many kids spent free time listen- ¥ ing to music. Senior Diana Forbes picks out her new Boston album, “Third Stage.” (Photo by Kerrie Archbold) Teen phone lines were popula: with a lot of students. Sophomore Kim Carey takes time to call a friend on her own phone line. (Photo by Kerrie Archbold) Families 25 Student Life

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= e a E Se a SE ee ig, SC Gs, Over $11,630 was raised dur- W ing the Activity Fund Drive | Freshmen Nicole Devens and Paige Hoefle return money to Boys’ Golf Coach, Kay Bartlett. (Photo by Erik Munson) 4 One of Welfare Week's top Y grossing fundraisers was the airbands. Junior Dave Cook lipsyncs to the Clash's song, Should I Stay or Should I Go? . (Photo by Erik Mun- son) Guat Aue UNI EE OAM lo ۰ — aque er VO vow aote m9 enn »- A 4 Representing the Student ». Because Cy-ride was re-routed Sp en.» de A ١ Counc il, Senior Doug Malcom Me a A NT te to the front door, sophomore presents the Staff Person of the Se- Sarah Scott and freshman Doug Bock mester” Award to math teacher Mari- no longer have to walk the across the Iyn Hanson. (Photo by Margy Town- parking lot. (Photo by Erik Munson) send) Minor Events 27 Student Life