Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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.u.i.i.u.; .... lx..; . :. i: . - : Soph-mores! Soph-mores! This familiar chant heard all year long as bewildered sopho- mores made continual blunders in the hall, assemblies and after-hours' parties describes the former Welch and Central students. Starting out in the fall by lendimr strong reserves to the varsity football squad, the sopho- mores gave both physical support and student cooperation to both home and out-of-town games. Bob Buck, the extra point specialist and defensive quarterback. Dick Cox. dim Champlin and Mark Sowers earned their first major A ' for their participation in varsity games. The sophomore team won four of seven games, but the prospects for the next two years of football are very encouraging. In basketball Bob Buck led his class by being the only regular starter for every varsity game. A thrilling swisher made by Buck in the last second of the home Ames-Newton game gave the Ames fans something to remember. This shot will not be forgotten by Ames High and also the Newton team, but his cooperation with the team throughout the whole season and his well-aimed one handed push shots will be seen in Buck’s remaining two years in Ames High. Losing a heartbreaking game to the Marshall- town sophomore squad by a score of 20 to 32, the potential Little Cyclone varsity squad tied for first place for the Central Iowa Conference sophomore title. Throughout the season Dick Cox led his teammates in play and took high scoring honor by piling up 184 points. Working with Cox were dohn Brayton, Don Arnev. Dave Bappe and Mark Sowers to make up the usual starting five. On tin humorous side Bill • Zombie Busbec caused continual uproar wherever lie went by his unusual wit and jokes. The sophomore girls also contributed to the first year of high school history for the sopho- more class. Betty Lou Jones, the only girl in the swing band, kept up with the other members bv playing a mean saxophone. Ruth Dahl piano soloed in the spring orchestra concert playing Concerto in (i Minor. The high soprano voice of Robert (iillpatrick was heard in a cappella choir and various school dances. Supporting the youth center, uniting their efforts in their school work, participating in all school activities and becoming a stronger class, the 1947-1048 sophomores have indeed stood up to Ames High’s motto, Ames High. Aims High - and they, too, are aiming higher. Thirteen ★ Hard landing, Norma ★ Liz -miles enticingly

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n ewcomerS (jet U(l in ted ★ Proxy Moore serves ire cream Who » the blond? ★ Kay Cunningham leads singing ★ Mis- Laros indulges in musiral chair- New students and teachers bounced over rutty roads and stumbled tip a dark narrow path over tree roots and bridges to Lynn Fuhrcr Lodge to be guests of the Student Council, the Ili-Y cabinet and the (!irl Reserve cabinet at the traditional Newcomers Party last September 23. The annual event is planned so that new students will become familiar with Ames High’s traditions and become acquainted with the members of the three groups and their sponsors. To begin tin- party, which started at seven o’clock, each new student introduced himself and told where he came from. George ('lark, a Fourteen member of t lie Hi-Y cabinet, served as master of ceremonies for the program and introduced the speakers. Darrell Moore, president of Ili-Y, and Anne Barnard, president of Girl Reserve, welcomed the new students to Ames High. Ray Cunningham, secretary of the Y.MCA at Iowa State college, led group singing. Musical chairs and several other games provided an opportunity for new and old students alike to really let their hair down” and become acquainted with each other. To conclude the evening, the Hi-Y cabinet served refreshments of milk, cookies, and ice cream.