Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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Right: OBSERVANT. Most of the members of the Sophomore Choir have their eyes on Director Al Wiser. Below: TALENTED. The four All-State cho- rus participants, from left, Tom Thornton, Denise Reynolds, Tim Hickman, and Paul Frederiksen, enjoy a light moment. Lower Right: INTERPRETATION. The Swing Choir shows the mood of a song in their facial expressions. 26 Choir e © : EN bg WD ann y m cmn an a aa m mn oc EO ce a یت‎ — be: o | Sia

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E s e A d ی‎ ۰ e “ ۰ | TR. PL ۳ s ‘em, - 4. ` اه“‎ t - VT ord - p s ۲ d = e e d an SR e be + AS 4 ۳ - e n - Sa = ا — Above: MEMORIES. Merchants jumped atthe opportunity to sell Pope momentos, includ- ing buttons, programs, portraits of the Pope, and banners. Right KYBOS. The large crowds made it necessary for facilities such as food tents and portable toilets. LIVING HISTORY Pope John Paul ۱۱ visited the Des Moines Living History Farms on October 4, 1979, as part of his tour of the United States. A crowd of 350,000, including 190 Ames High students, went to see him. He'sthe leader of my church, Dreux Hempe said, and | wanted to hear him speak. For the students who didn't go, a [V was placed in the front lobby where the historic visit could be viewed. After arriving by helicopter, the Pope celebrated Mass, urging the receptive crowd to save our land and share our crops with the poor. “It was a good religous experience for everyone. The huge crowd reminded me of the crowds you read about in the Bible, said John Aitchison. Twenty-six Emergency First-aid students volunteered as basic res- cuers, providing first-aid and life saving when needed. Fern Lawler, first-aid instructor, thought it was an excellent opportunity for the stu- dents to use what they learned in class. Being a basic rescuer “made it all come to life. “| really felt a sense of accomplish- ment at the end of the day, even though we spent most of our time directing people to the bathrooms. Someone needed to be there, and the people showed their gratitude. That left me with a really great feel- ing!” one volunteer exclaimed. um

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1 Y gr mg e Li Axe T AE RE CO cnm‏ تجح PURSUING (x ( DA | 9 In an effort to advance chorus and orchestra students’ appreciation of music, the music department exper- imented with an idea called Fine Arts Week, which involved musicians from around the state. “We tried to expose all the students to a level of music that previously only a few students experienced at All-State and other honor programs. To accomplish that, we had to bring the teachers to the students,” com- mented Al Wiser, music department coordinator. 185 vocalists and 85 string players made up the contingent that engulfed Ames High for an all-day workshop. The group planned to include University of Northern lowa choirs, ensembles and faculty, and the Ottawa, Kansas, University choir. Students from area high schools also participated. Several groups pulled out prematurely due to the rapidly rising fuel prices and the consequent increase in transportation costs. However, this failed to dampen the spirit of the festival. Added Wiser, This is a marvelous chance for the kids and they can't help but improve from it. Above Left: SPLISH SPLASH. The A Cappella choir is oblivious to the leaky auditorium ceil- ing. Members of the choir: Deb Anderson, Sue Boney, Beth Bunker, Leand Clark, Mar- sha Danofsky, Andrea Fleshman, Scott Frank, James Frederiksen, Paul Frederiksen, Cindy Gammon, Jeanne Healey, Rachel Heg- gen, Tim Hickman, Stewart Jackson, Linda Johnson, Charles Jones, Hilary Kapfer, Tara Kelly, Kara Knox, Chris Koschorreck, Michal Long, Grace Love, Mary Martin, Peter McCoy, June Millard, Dave Mulford, Nancy Olson, Maria Osborn, Sue Ostermann, Peggy Petefish, Tacy Phillips, Jayne Poffenberger, Carolyn Potter, Susan Ratcliff, Anna Reece, Denise Heynolds, Kristin Ripp, Michelle Robinson, Tami Rood, Martha Schattauer, Meg Schneider, Sally Shaver, Heidi Eichord, Laurie Starcevic, Kay Stephenson, Ken Swan, Matt Swanson, David Thomas, Tom Thornton, Patty Trcka, Jana Tschopp, Tad Wiser, Stephanie Wood. Left: THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT. Members of the choir sing carols in the lobby. Choir 27