Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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A decision between fads and classic clothing faced most students when planning their wardrobe. Although fads brought short-lived fame, most students opted for the more classic style of dress, aimed at quality, style and cost. Some clothes just reflect the mood of the times, but some are always appealing, said Tim Holtz. Many students tried to beat inflation by buying clothes that would stay in fashion for a long time. Clothes remain classics when they are well-made and durable, Michele Mercier explained. Some styles of the 1950's such as sweater sets and shirt collars tucked inside of sweaters, returned to pop- ularity. After searching through attics and closets, students were sometimes rewarded with clothes to fit the current styles, and of better quality and a more original style. In time, many fads regained their popularity and students were reminded that their own clothing might again become chic . “I'm not going to throw away clothes because they're out of style, com- mented Diana Speer, The styles always come back. Methods for choosing clothes relied mostly on personal preference. Wally Madden commented, “It doesnt matter if they happen to be fad clothes, or the old reliables, If it looks good and | like ۱ wear it. Upper Right: CLASSIC. Greg Brown and Gary Meador stayed warm and comfortable in the lobby during the winter by sticking with clothes that were both practical and good- looking l Right: SPRING FEVER. Susan Ross breaks up winter doldrums by wearing the popular parrot shirt and army pants on one of the first days of spring weather. Wess me aim, ۵ sy تس دس‎ ow - b.

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COUNCIL: NEEDED? Designed to allow students to work through the staff to improve the school, Student Council has been one of Ames High's prominent organizations. Ames High students had different views about Student Council. Student Council exposes students to a realistic democratic process and enables them to give input into 2 their education, stated sponsor T Dave Fleming. It's very important because its an accredited organization and its ideas are accepted by the faculty, reasoned Ann Wheelock, Student Council member. Seth Wolins, a former member, had a different opinion. I thinkthey doa ۳ lot of time-wasting activities and Ki they don't have enough input from Eo. the students to do anything n efficiently. [ This view was echoed by Mike Gra- ble. “I feel its important that students be represented to the faculty. As co-president, | discovered how futile such a body Am is. The people involved seemed to ۳ be more interested in getting out of ۳ classes than making changes. If more were concerned, Student Council would be a good thing. is Many students felt that Student T Council, even with its flaws, had a | place in the school. | think it's important. It's unorganized, but we really need it, asserted Cindy Verser. Dave Simpson, co-president with | Grable, claimed that Student Coun- B cil was “ important for smoothing out ۳ the bureaucratic things. Top: OPEN EARS. Student Council Secretary Sarah Abraham listens avidly at a council meeting to take notes. Below: FREEDOM PLANNING. Members of Senior Senate discuss ways of earning money for the graduation ceremony. Bottom: EARLY MORNING BLUES. Second- semester Vice President Jeff Huston and President Stacy Johnson battle fatigue at an early morning meeting. Student Council 21

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Upper Left: POLISHED. Dressed in the cur- rent styles of the time, Laura Huisman and Mary Fawcett work out some biology prob- lems in the IMC. Above: SNIP. Ann Trunnell gets her hair cut before getting a permanent to prepare for the ISE France trip. Left: COMPARING. Brad Ridnour browses through sportswear at The Sports Page as he plans for the spring baseball season. Fashion 23