Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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PYROMANIA. In one of her favorite labs, Miss. Mary Buck ignites a soap film, giving students supplemental information. 4 == T SATA eI CG ` x. | - А ' dr Б. W Opening

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From the tropical setting of South Pacific to the dusty plains of Okla- homa!, the drama and music de- partments combined forces to bring the students back-to-back musical productions, In the past, musicals were held ev- ery three years, but due to the suc- cess of South Pacific, the depart- ments decided to present Okla- homa!. Another difference was the number of underclassmen in lead roles traditionally held by sen- 1ОГ$5. The tri-colored flag fluttered in the northern breeze, symbolizing ex- cellence in education. In June, 1983, 80 American high schools were cited by the National Com- mission on Excellence in Educa- tion. People noticed the new llaq, but what it represented was not new. What they did was confirm and recognize what we had known Юг years; Ames High was among the best, commented Principal Dr. Ralph Farrar. Later, Superinten- dent Mr. Paul Masem flew to Washington D.C. to accept the flag and plaque from President Ronald Reagan. From winning seasons to state titles to new additions and policy changes, 1983-84 was a year at Ames High that was The girls swimming and cross country teams also placed in the op five at their state meets. The peak of the fall sports scene was the boys cross country team win- ning the state title after running close to the top during the past seven years. ZE Dif ferent Opening RALLY. Members of the varsity cheer squad perform the cheer “Get ready, get sel at the homecoming pep assembly. Se yp. v ot e T or Les Ш: “ E بچ‎ à Soa sis rita o e Se de Nes scree = == — ی ی „в‏ COLORFUL CLASSROOM. Mr. | Forssman teaches his Survey of Ameria Literature class. RUNNING FOR SHELTER. Student hurry into school during a late Novembel snow storm. SALESMAN. Tom Daulton helps Step} Hanson pick out a notebook at he boa store while William Fowler looks on.

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