Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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Right: FOREVERMORE. Thelma ۲ (Mary Gruber) promises to wed the hero, Wallace Worthy (Dave Simpson), even though he turns out to be a bumbling Wells Fargo agent Lower Right: PLANS. The Mad Gypsy (Maria Osborn) schemes diabolically, working to uncover George Goodwright's gold fortune. Below: 'NOT DEAD YET? Splinters (Don DoBell), Thelma Goodwright (Mary Gruber) and Wallace Worthy (Dave Simpson) con- cernedly await Harriet Goodwright's (Margo Showers) voyage to heaven to join her father after being bitten by a poisonous spider. ١ aM T ۰ 4 i [IV uta 14 Fall Play

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SPIRIT PREVAILS How much were AHS athletes really worth? They were purchased by the highest bidding student or faculty member at a slave auction, one of the highlights of Homecom- ing week. The slaves spent one day carrying books, cleaning lockers, and fulfilling other requests of their masters. Other activities included a kick-off assembly, a car bash, and a leg contest. Don DoBell and Gail Ganske were crowned king and queen at the cor- onation ceremonies. Bad weather forced the bonfire to be cancelled. The late-night tradition of decorat- ing athletes houses was discon- tinued because of last year's damages. A huge pep assembly on Friday, dedicated to former student Linda Jones helped fire up the students. An Ames police officer took noise level readings to judge a cheering contest involving the three classes. Despite the enthusiasm, the Little Cyclones lost to the West Waterloo Wahawks, 0- . The Homecoming dance followed the game, and was well attended, with Smokey Moses providing the music. Activities during Homecoming pro- vided more students with a chance to get involved in school activities. Homecoming brings the school together, Paul VanDenBosch Summed up. Above: GO, TEAM, ROCK! June Millard, Sharna Robinson, Leslie Richard, and Lynnette Seifert represent girls swimming in a cheer contest. Despite their efforts, the cross country team won. Right: FOR SALE. Leslie Richard and Chris DesEnfants are ready for work, as William Ripp prepares to bid $13 for Kermith Harrington. Homecoming 13

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HEROES TRIUMPH Humor, slapstick and melodrama combined in “The Mad Gypsy,” a tale of treachery and heroism set in the California goldfields. The play opened with the Mad Gypsy (Maria Osborn) using her fraudulent fortune-telling to rob unsuspecting miners of their hard- earned gold. With the help of her stupidly evil husband Bracken (Tim Brooks), she acquired control of a tremendous fortune. Enter the good guys. Wallace Worthy (Dave Simpson) and his sidekick Splinters (Don DoBell) came riding into town carrying a miniature stagecoach. Wallace, a hero in the best Hollywood tradition, won the admiration of everyone, especially the lovely daughter of one of the miners (Mary Gruber), with his manly exploits. A timely earthquake intervened to help him recover the fortune and vanquish the villains. Cardboard scenery dominated The Mad Gypsy” set in an attempt to save money. Often the scenery fell over, prompting hilarious improvi- sation by the actors. During all three performances the audience cheered, whistled and booed as they felt the situation demanded. The audience reaction was incredible, said Mike Deppe, one of the villains. “| loved the way they hissed at me. John Seagrave bubbled, It was a great play. | loved doing it!” Upper Left: CRYSTAL BALL. As her husband Bracken (Tim Brooks) looks on, the Mad Gypsy (Maria Osborn) tries to coerce George Goodwright (Rob Compton) into disclosing the location of his hidden gold fortune. Left: OPPOSITION. Saber Slade (Mike Deppe) manhandles Splinters (Don DoBell) to prevent further interference in his criminal affairs. Fall Play 15