Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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T he 1987 Homecoming court: Tonya Hensley, John Kaufmann, Jodi Benna, Mark McConnell, Jenni- fer Bartsch, Jody Bergan, Joe Glot- feity, Matt Wittmer, Kurt Friedrich, Anne Coady, Nina Seecharran and Joe Gitchell. (Photo by Dorothy Gu- gel) C aught up in the excitement of the pep assembly, seniors Rhonda Nagle, Dana Clausius, Dave Peters and Dave Myers, and sophomore Heidi Shierholz watch the cheerleaders’ performance. (Photo by Anne Johnston) 16 ransforming the breezeway, ju- niors Jenny White and Carol McGee participate in the Home- coming window painting contest. (Photo by Anne Johnston) jyrg set the stage for the Homecoming game, fresnman Melissa Wierson decorates the sta- dium with streamers. (Photo by Tari Moats) ee ae ee hd EN ምር 7 reg KI Ke

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erforming for a crowd of jazz fans on September 14, Kenny G olays at C.Y. Stephens. (Photo courtesy of The Daily Tribune) ርን n October 30, while promoting her second album, Whitney Houston rocks Hilton Coliseum (Photo courtesy of The Daily Tri- Dune) ne M-Shop, the cheap alterna- tive to seeing a big group, lets students hear groups like Scruffy the Cat. (Photo courtesy of the lowa Stare Daily) n October 18, Tina Turner and ner band brought their tour to Hilton Coliseum. (Photo courtesy of The Daily Tribune) Concerts Student Life 45

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-Sarah Jons T Back in Black” posters pa- if pered the lobby walls. Or- | ange and black streamers cascaded from the ceiling and twisted around starr rail- ings. Windows were camou- flaged with colorful slogans. Beginning with the Monday night powder puff game, re- cord attendance proved nigh student participation in the Homecoming Week ac- tivities. It was fabulous! There was so much spirit in the air and fun activities every day,” senior Kathy [rahanovsky said. Tuesday night about 460 freshmen girls nervously waited at home to be picked up by their secret senior pals for the Big Sis Lit- tle Sis Discovery Night Pizza Party. Despite warnings from the Administration, some hazing did occur. t was a lot of fun being able to spend some fime with my Big Sis after | found out who she was,” freshman E - CH is, i Ve p - M It was fabulous! [here was so much spirit in the air and fun activities every day. ‘Kathy Trahanovsky, senior Janea Carter said. At Homecoming coronation Thursday evening, seniors Joe Gitchell and Jody Ber- gan were crowned king and queen before a full audito- rium. A spirited snake dance then led the crowd to the bonfire for cheers and a pep talk by Head Football Coach Kirk Daddow. | liked watching Mr. Dad- dow standing above the fire, speaking to the crowd, sophomore Dan Dobson said. It created a feeling of togetherness amongst everyone there.” Enthusiasm was kept high with a pep assembly Friday afternoon. Pre-game festivi- ties featured a presentation from each grade. Excited + ¥ ELEBRAIE A Homecoming Week full of spirit, support and success fans then cheered the varsi- ty football team on to a 21- 14 victory over Des Moines East. It got us really psyched fo hear a bunch of fans screaming, senior Mark Urick said. Instead of the usual post- game dance, the Home- coming Dance was held on Saturday night. Attendance was increased and a more formal atmosphere was achieved. It was easier fo go out fo a nice dinner and not have fo rush to the party, junior Darrin Pohar said. Many old traditions were re- created and new practices were started, but all were judged to be successful. Ihe infectious display of school spirit made Homecoming a week to remember. t Inis Grove Park, senior Natalie Best and freshman Nikki Praty get acquainted at the Big Sis Little Sis Pizza Party. (Photo by Anne Johnston) Homecoming Student Life 17