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

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Left: John Rikley, Rita Beatty, Mike IVIiller, and Tiffany Kelch add their personal touches to the tree at the annual Christmas Dance. Below Left: Quite a few couples decide to take a whirl on the dance floor. Below: After an exhilarating dance, students take a trip to the punch table and quench their thirst. Far Below: The juniors decorated their own tree this year. They decided to use empty soda cans and snack sacks because it was placed in the cafeteria. Christmas 13

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Christmas magic stirs up musical atmosphere Christmas festivities enlighten North Giving gifts and caring for other people is what Christmas is all about. This Christmas, the Teen Volunteer Club gave a collection of gifts to the mentally ill. When people think of Christmas, they also think of music. North of- fered its fair share of music with sev- eral concerts by the Music Men, De- buteens, Concert Choir and Me- lodettes. The Music Men had eight concerts, including one at Four Sea- sons and two elementary schools, where they sang Sleigh Ride and White Christmas. The Debuteens sang Christmas Is and Jingle Bells during numerous concerts at schools. The Commons, civic and service organizations and the Heart Association. The Concert Choir gave a performance at The Commons where they sang Halleluah Chorus and Deck the Halls. The Mel- lodettes also contributed to the Christmas spirit by singing God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and De- cember Child At the Convalescent Center. The Foreign Language Depart- ment had a Christmas Open House Dec. 8. On Dec. 10, the Senior Citizens Cen- ter was decorated appropriately for the Christmas season. The Christmas dance was a great success with the sounds of Roger Williams Band high- lighting the evening. The Concert Band performed its Christmas Concert at Robbins Audit- orium Dec. 14. Above Left: Debuteens Jenni Lewellen and Betsy Pruitt complete a mini-concert in Se- nior Hall. Above Right: Taking advantage of the re- freshments are senior Michelle Loesch and her escort, Jeff Williams. 12 Christmas

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Clubs give students and faculty an opportunity to share new ideas, which produce a unique aspect of North . . . Clubs broaden interests Clubs kicked off a successful year Oct. 19, with 48 clubs being offered. Eight new clubs were added to the program this year. They were Alpine, Debate and Discussion, Pub Club, Sign Language, Speech, Tennis, Winter Skiing and Writers Club. According to assistant principal and club coordinator, Mr. Jim Powell, Clubs give students an opportunity to meet new people as well as to expand their interests. Many fund raising activities were sponsored by various clubs this year. The Pub Club sold ghost grams during Halloween as well as turkey grams for Thanksgiving. Science club sold Vala-grams for Valentine ' s Day, and the Ski Club sponsored Deals, Deals, Deals. German Club sold Gummy Bears along with chocolates, and the French Club sponsored an old French tradition of sending carnations. During Christmas, the Teen Right: Digging into many delicassies offered during Goumet Club are seniors Patty Heldt. Renee Risl , Terry Pettit and Linda Aliin. Above Center: Raemona Pace displays her project for Macrame Club. Below Center: Busily typing a program during Computer Graphics Club is senior Bev Huffman. Far Above Right: Jeroyl Anderson and Matt Rodriguez enjoy a challenging game of backgammon during club time. Far Below Right: Mrs. Jane Neufelder teaches Mrs. Judy Eaton a German folk dance during German Club. Volunteer club collected gifts for the mentally ill and Tri-Hi-Y sponsored a style show Feb. 18. Ninety-six percent of North ' s students were involved in clubs, and 63 faculty members participated as well. Several clubs, such as Tri-Hi-Y, Drama, French, German, And Fur Takers, have been part of the program for at least 15 years. There have also been certain faculty members who have sponsored the same club for a period of five to 10 years as well. These sponsors and their respective club are as follows: Helen Ahlemeyer, Tri-Hi-Y; Herb Perry, Bible; Chuck Chuck Richardson, Aviation; Joe Tower, Drama; Keith Wellman, Quill and Scroll and Pub Club; Don Kihm, Dungeons and Dragons; Dennis Lindsey, Film Making; Margaret Offenbacker, Home Economic Crafts; and Bill Linder, Science Club. Clubs at North were rated very high by North Central Evaluation. Clubs help to break up academic pressures and are an essential part of the school. 14 Club Activities