Columbus High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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Besides fun, CHS had several major successes this year. Perhaps most obvious was the third state champion- ship in a row earned by the CHS wrestling team. The fall musical. To Have, to Hold, was a world premiere, performed by CHS students on the CHS stage. The class of '81 was the largest class ever to graduate from CHS. Things were happening in the town of Columbus as well. Pioneer Plaza opened for business in late 1980, and many new restaurants moved in, among them Valentino's, Taco del Sol, and Honcho's. Outside the microcosm of Colum- bus, Nebraska, the rest of the world was not standing still either. The American hostages in Iran were finally released on the same day that the United States inaugurated a new President, Ronald Reagan. Would-be assassins took shots at President Reagan, Pope John Paul II, and former Beatle John Lennon. Lennon was killed, and people in all parts of the world were outraged by the three attempts. In Atlanta, Georgia, the murderer of over 28 black children and young adults was sought. The 1980-81 CHS school year was indeed unique. It was the best year in some ways, the worst year in others; it had its share of joys and sorrows. In many ways, it was off the wall at CHS — perhaps not the most unusual year ever, but enough so for the classes of '81, '82, and '83, because they were the ones who, through their contributions of talent, dedication, motivation, and humor, made it the year it was. This is a book which will remind you of what you and your school did in one year — the school year 1980-81. TOP LEFT: Jerry Erks does his pari in decorating for the prom. TOP RIGHT: Volleyballer Gudrun Wilhelm gets into her serve. ABOVE: Members of a CHS crowd watch and discuss an Omaha Northwest performance. LEFT: Mr. Griffith's little sign is a bit too appropriate for some Physics students. Opening 5

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TOP: Frank Bartushock and Laurel Brunken (front) pass time backstage as Dan Davidchik studies his lines for The Man Who Came to Dinner. LEFT: Band spirit is shown by the band room's interesting d£cor. ABOVE LEFT: Pam Thomsen works industriously at her typewriter. 4 Opening • ABOVE RIGHT: Practicing her sewing skills in home ec is Cheryl Favors.

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6 Student Life