Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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udent THE voice of the student body is heard through the Student (’ouncil. Presidents of the eighteen home- rooms compose this council, so personnel changes each semester. One project undertaken this year was the purchase of a plaque in memory of Ames High boys who lost their lives in World War II. The finished plaque, of solid bronze, twenty by thirty inches, is to hang on the south wall of east hall. Stu- dents contributed generously to make the campaign for raising the necessary $275 a success. One other important project undertaken by the Student Council this year was the revision of the handbook given t all sophomores. c . bounce Our Student Council maintained Open House sponsorship this year with an equally successful result. Our homeroom organization is the basis of our successful student governing system. It has func- tioned for nearly two decades. In the alloted time each morning, the pupils are encouraged to discuss student affairs. The Ames High Student Council is an example of democracy at work. Officers first and second semes- ter were Herb Robbins, Glenn Minott. presidents; Harold Gas- kill, John Fenlev, vice-presidents; Albert Ballard, Mary Powers, secretaries and Rosalie Robinson, treasurer. Everett Ritland was faculty advisor. Top Row: D. Larson. G. Moore. Paul Gibbs. G. Clark, Maiden. Gore Skoono Row: R. Mc- Farland. M. But- ler. Robinson. J. Miller. S. Day. M. Hines Bottom Row: Gaskill. Fenle y, Minott. Mr. Ritland, Rob- bins. A. Ballard Twenty

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CroSS (Council THE second year in high school proved even more successful than the first for the Junior Red Cross Council. Composed of one member popularly elected from each homeroom in high school, the council works hand-in-hand with the Red Cross in Ames. The first project of the year was the roll call, in which every mem- ber of high school pledged some contribution to the Junior Red Cross. One hundred per cent this year, the council topped their goal with a collection of over $.114. Before Christmas, the home- rooms packed Christmas boxes to be sent overseas by the Red Cross. These were sent to a locality in Belgium from which Ames High received several thank-you notes written in French. Some of the council members as- sisted at the tea in honor of Miss Ann (ioplerud, former teacher in Ames schools, who had just return- ed from overseas where she enter- tained the armed services. She presented a program in the audit- orium to open the Red Cross drive in Ames. The last project of the Junior Red Cross Council was a scrap- book, the idea of which was form- ed last year. The book contained information of the school, the com- munity, the state and the nation. Pictures of interest were included in this book. Plans were made to send it to the same locality in Bel- gium where the Christmas pack- age's were sent. Mrs. Elizabeth Dickinson spon- sored the council. Top Row: Wilson. E. Taylor, Hin- richson, Soren- son. P. Smith. Harter. M. Pe- terson SBeo.vi» Row: Lechne r. B. Ross. N. Arm- strong. Bradish, Barnett. M. Meyers Bottom Row: Giese. Jacob, J. A n d e r s o n. J. Gould, Robert- son Xinctcrn

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Top Row: Murrs, Mallam, Price, T. Schultz. Al- cl inger Ski o x i» R o w: Harlan, Wun- derle. Robinson, R u s h i n g, Wright R o t i o m R o w: Chase, Joan- niries, Miss Mc- Nally. E. Smith, Mueller treasurers HIGH commendation is de- served by our hard working group of student treasurers. In cooperation with Miss Mary Mc- Nally, general treasurer and her assistant, Alita Wunderle, they have again proven the resource- fulness of the student body. Har- riet, the largest single enterprise undertaken this year, was financed entirely by this group of budget wizards. A specific budget was allowed the production. Checks had to be signed, countersigned, and approved for costumes and property. Books had to be bal- anced. Much of this was done by capable Alita Wunderle. Our financial accounting system is simple, with money for all activ- ities in a general checking account. There is a dual benefit from this; all activities gain in case of a de- ficit in some department and there is more accuracy in accounting. Another good point is the three- way check system in writing requisitions. After the student has signed them, the sponsor of that organization attaches his sig- nature. As a final check, Prin- cipal Adams signs it. The requi- sitions then go to Miss McNally, who writes the checks. This sys- tem works for the benefit of every- one. One outstanding student trea- surer is Harry Price, who has worked many hours each week for three years. He has borne the title of student treasurer for ath- letics proudly, making a financial accounting of all receipts and ex- penditures. Twcnty-ono