Columbus North High School - Log Yearbook (Columbus, IN)

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Bits David competes in Golf Classic Throughout the school year, many students take some time off from school to participate in contests, workshops or sport- ing events. Senior Mike David took a few days off in No- vember to play in the American Junior Golf Classic at Tarpon Springs, Florida. • Mike was invited to play after being selected by the Indiana Junior Golf Association, as one of the six men to represent Indiana. Selection was based on past performance. The golfers arrived in Florida Nov. 22 and stayed at the Innisbrook Resorts. After 36 holes of quali- fying, the top 16 were placed in a flight according to their age. Mike tied for the 30th spot and was placed in The 17-18 flight. He lost his first match to Davis Love of St. Simons Is- land, Ga. Mike began his golfing career at the age of 6 and won his first tournament when he was 8. So far, he has won over 50 awards. He was the City Amateur Champion of 1981 and a state qualifier in the National Insu- rance Classic in Augusta, Ga., last summer. A member of the varsity team since his freshman year, Mike was selected MVP his sophomore year. Mike credits most of his training to Steve Cohen, pro at Greenbelt and Tony Clecak, pro at Harrison Lake. Right: Senior Mike Oavid participates in the AJC . . F]r.r,A, Coach reaches big 500 Who is Bill Stearman? Most students know him as a teacher, coach, and athletic director. But there are many things about Bill Stearman that most Columbus North stu- dents do not know. Mr. Stearman won his 500th career victory thisyear. This puts him with only six other coaches in Indiana high school basketball. Stearman was born and raised in Columbus, Indiana. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1943. While in high school, Stearman was a four-year letterman and partic- ipated in football, basketball, and baseball. After high school, Stearman served two-and-a-half years in the army, one of which was spent in Europe. When Stearman returned to the United States, he went to Indiana University where he played basketball and baseball. Again he was a four-year let- terman. On the baseball team he played third base and out- field. In his freshman, sopho- more and junior years of college he was selected most valuable player of the Big Ten. Stearman also had the opportunity to play professionally, but decided to pursue his teaching coach- ing career instead. Before cortiing to Columbus to teach, Stearman spent three years at Waldron High School. In 1951, he became a member

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Above Left: Students and parents watch closely as Columbus North upsets fifth-ranked Indianapolis Howe 72-48. Far Above: Gene Wheeler, Cynthia Ryan, and Jenny Gearhart stack cans around the Christmas tree in the senior circle during the annual can drive. Left: Mr. Bill Hamilton, a psychology teacher, explains where memory is stored in the brain for his first period psychology class. Above: Quarterback David Grasch tries to regain his balance after eluding a defensive lineman from Columbus East. The Bull Dogs won 12-0. Opening 3

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New addiction attacks students There was a new addiction spreading around the streets of Columbus. Its symptoms in- cluded bloodshot bug eyes, jittery reflexes, and even numb hands and fingertips. What was this new ailment attacking the citizens of Columbus?It was addiction to video games. Video arcades are a growing industry. In 1980, Columbus had only one arcade. Jungle Jim ' s, located in the mall. But, because of the growing popu- larity of the video games, Co- lumbus now has four different arcades, one with two loca- tions. Andy ' s Arcade is owned by Andy Schreiner, a 1981 CNHS grad, and his father. Their two arcades are located on the 25th street and in East Columbus. Space Island opened in the 25th St. Shopping Center. The of the Columbus faculty. Since coming to Columbus, Stear- man has taught math, driver education, health, and physical education. He ' s also coached the basketball team since he ' s been here. Going into this ye- ar ' s tournaments, his teams had won 16 sectionals, 10 re- gionals and two semi-states. other arcade is The Corral. It is located at 2021 25th St. Jungle Jim ' s, after redecorating, is still open in Courthouse Center. Although most arcades used to be filled with pinball ma- chines, the majority of the games are now electronic video games. Atari, which also pro- duces home video equipment, recently built the first three-d- imensional game, Tempest . This game is quickly becoming a favorite of the arcade ' s cus- tomers. Another favorite is Pac Man . This game even has its own song describing this video-maniacalled Pac Man Fever . Right: A student plays Pac Man at Andy ' s Arcade after school. His 1962-62 and 1963-64 teams combined to win 47 straight games before being beaten, and the 1964 team was ranked No. 1 in Indiana before being beaten in the State Finals. Stearman has been married for 33 years.and he and his wife have a 27-year-old son who is an attorney in Evansville. Left: Coach Bill Stearman talks with the team during a timeout in the game against Rushuille. Far Left: Mr. Nelson presents Coach Stearman with a plaque for his 500th victory. Bits Pieces