Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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Wcmo to the udent (hodij 7 MKS High School has again conehuled a successful year —a year of many worthwhile achievements and a year which has brought to both students and fac- ulty that sense of satisfaction and happiness which comes with a job well done. In many ways this first post- war year has been particularly difficult. Many adjustments and changes were necessary; neverthe- less, success has resulted due in large measure to the magnificent spirit of work, patience and co- operation manifested by students and faculty alike. We salute the ( lass of 1946 which has furnished the high school with so many talented and inspira- tional leaders who have worked both efficiently and effectively. Truly, those of the lass of 1946 have etched forever on the records of the school and in the memories of those who knew them best, their fundamental belief, “Arnes Hi Aims High.' Herbert Adams Happily for Ames High. Prin- cipal Herbert Adams considers counselling students his most im- portant function, and the students who have had his help in solving some of their problems testify to his ability. Mr. Adams’ hobbies are reading and outdoor sports, particularly golf, hunting, and fish- ing. Mrs. Adams, ('buck, Steve and Jim enjoy these sports with him. •Vine

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I Marvin T. Xodlaxd Our superintendent is complet- ing his second year as head of the Ames public schools. He is active in civic affairs, as president of tin Ames Rotary Club, member of the playground commission. Red Cross Board and ('amp Fire Council. His job is that of coordinating the activities of the schools, and furn- ishing leadership in planning the further development of its educa- tional facilities and program. ji nua, e Seniors HE Class of 1946 is standing on the threshold of a new era. The second world war which cloud- ed a large part of your high school career is over; the atomic age is born; and hope for world security tills the air. Graduation time finds you emerging into a future bright with possibilities for men and women of character, of initiative and of talent. The frontiers you face are of the mind and soul rather than of the physical. Our geographical fron- Eipht tiers are gone but the frontiers of scientific achievement and of social and moral conduct at the world level offer great opportunities for further exploration. Leadership in these areas will require trained minds and strength of character. To that end we hope that your education at Ames High School will prove valuable. As you seek new goals, we trust that our school motto, “Ames High Aims High, will continue to be a guide and inspiration. i ■■■■■■

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Supt. Marvin Nodland. Mr. N. J. Britnall, Dr. W. G. Murray. Prof. W. H. Meeker. Mr. Frank B. Howell, Mr. Frank Adams, Mr. David Edwards Sck ool Idoard THE Ames Public Schools arc served by a board of five mem- bers elected at large from the school district at a general school election held in March. Each member is usually elected for a term of three years, and the terms are staggered so there will always be some experienced members on the board. The treasurer is elect- ed every two years, and a secretary is appointed by the board for each fiscal year. The Hoard of Education is re- sponsible for the educational pro- gram of 2,242 students in nine public schools and the proper ad- ministration of a financial budget of $324,280. They also appoint 102 teachers and supervisors. Problems faced by the Hoard Ten are those brought on by the after- math of war. Staff members on “military leaves must be rein- stated and replacements for “dur- ation teachers” must be met. Another project of the Board of Education this year has been a study of possible future needs in the physical plant of the Ames schools to keep pace with popu- lation growth. Regular meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. Officers of the board are W. i. Murray, president; Frank H. How- ell, secretary; II. A. Munn. treas- urer; and Marvin T. Nodland, superintendent of schools. Other members of the board are Frank Adams, X. J. Brintnall, Ray ('. ’unningham and David Edwards.