Columbus East High School - Altis Yearbook (Columbus, IN)

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The excitement and festivities of the bicentennial parade fail to impress this sleepy youngster as she enjoys the comfort of her father’s shoulders. Senior Kevin Vogt, right, participates in the bi- centennial parade’s focus on the past by driving a Model-T Ford. Bicentennial Parade S-ll

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Bicentennial parade begins area’s birthday celebration Waiting to the last minute was not the policy of the Bartholomew Bi- centennial Commission. The county’s celebration of the nation’s 200th birth- day began its major celebration almost two months ahead of time in the form of a parade on May 15. Elementary students, area high school bands, and floats made their way down Washington Street as residents from all over the county were given a view of both the past and present. Another project of the bicentennial commission concerned dedication of the courthouse park. Local garden clubs and florists were involved in land- scaping the small park behind the county courthouse as a bicentennial tribute. Dedication services were per- formed on July 3 with State Represen- tative Robert Hayes. Decked in bonnets, shawls, and long dresses, members of Brownie Troop 31 from the East Co- lumbus United Methodist Church ride atop of their float which won the parade’s float contest. While enjoying the new landscape of courthouse park, citizens listen to dedication ceremonies. for a short while, Washington Street returns to the horse and buggy days as several area families participate in the parade with their relics from the past. S-10 Dedication of Courthouse Park

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American spirit prevails The Yankee Doodle Dandies drum and baton corps lead decorated bicycles, tricycles, and doll buggies through Mill Race Park during the Bi- centennial Children’s Parade. ending in splash of color Life, liberty and the pursuit of hap- piness were well enjoyed freedoms dur- ing the Columbus area Freedom Festival. Costumed children rode their deco- rated bicycles, tricycles and pushed doll buggies through the Children’s Parade at Mill Race Park while parents watched from the sidelines. After the parade parents and children alike en- joyed the dancing of the Silver Slippers Dance Corps as they performed a kick dance routine. A ceremonial scroll was presented to Mayor Max Andress of the 21 day sign- up at Courthouse Center. 7,000 people in the area rededicated their support for the American spirit by signing their names to the scrolls. The festival ended in a kaleidoscope of color and noise with a 45 minute pro- fessional demonstration of fireworks. Various aerial and set displays were set off north of the East football field. Set displays included facsimiles of Niagara Falls, the Statue of Liberty, the Lib- erty Bell and the American Flag. Past American experiences are sung about and demonstrated by the Continental Singers and the 76th Brigade Color guard of the 38th Infantry di- vision, Indiana National Guard, in a public show at Courthouse Center. Courthouse Park officials greet visitors preced- ing the formal dedication of the new fountain ad jacent to the Law Enforcement Building. S-12 Freedom Festival