Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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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

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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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16 Winter Recreation AWAITED WINTER The delayed winter had students 1 wondering what had happened toi the hassles of the lowa winters ۷ nad learned to tolerate and expect. 3 c-r —— KS, The higher temperatures and snow- less landscape inspired students to? continue some of their warmer-3 weather pastimes, rather than stay- ing home wrapped in a blanket and reading a book in front of a fire. - e ggf mmer gt mër E ge ۰ “I've done a little bit of jogging ناه‎ side because of the warmer, weather, Kristen Ripp noted. Elizabeth Hotchkiss admitted, “We | go scoping guys houses.” Although the chances to participate in traditional winter recreation, like skating and snowmobiling, were limited, other activities seemed to fill the gap. | haven't been sledding as often, Hhonda Thurman said, so | have to go to more parties!” “I'm doing less skiing, but a larger variety of other things; it's easier to get around, Richard Cole reasoned. Students usually found something to do in the absence of snow, but most were anxious forthe opportun- ity to participate in the familiar win- ter activities. Teresa Albertson complained, “l haven't been able to do any of my favorite things!” Upper Left: STYLE. Kathy Norris spends most of her free time perfecting her figure Skating techniques at the Cyclone Area Com- munity Center. Left: FREE SPARRING. Afzal Khan practices his Tai Kwon Do in Beyer Hall, preparing to test for his brown belt.