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

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Dances, convocations and plays perfected with each yearly cycle. The traditional prom was the single dance that remained constant through the first cycle. One play and one musical per year was another conventional activity molded. Enjoyment blended with belonging caused the after school cur- riculum to grow as much as our position in the community. The first cycle developed a pattern of activities structured to bring the student body closer. The job remaining is for our next cycle to follow the pattern. Several of the white walls at school were artistically decorated to parallel the area painted. Junior Robin Turner aides in the designs by stroking green leaves on the third floor wall by the green house. Even though the locker level wasn’t the best place to keep out of trouble, several students took time to stop and visit with friends before going to study. Sophomores were denied the right of relaxing in the commons, but the up- perclassmen frequently took advan- tage of their special privilege. 6 Student Life

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Shelves of library reference material gave students an easy opportunity to attain information for class discussion. One of our most treasured assets was our basketball team. Proof was easily found as fans traveled to Jennings County to suppport the team to a victory. Opening 5

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School spirit is set off by Mr. Philip Houston, principal’s idea of a tug-of- war between the men and women of the student body. Senior Fritz Fortner and sophomore Glen Spinks tug to the screams of the crowd who are raising spirit for the M and N (Madison and North) basketball weekend. Sabrina Fair tryouts were participated in during October. Junior Larry Turner follows the rules of reading lines from the play and being observed by Mr. Ray Leblanc, drama teacher for his ca- pability of receiving a part. The brisk winter air cause spirits to rise everywhere. Especially in warm places like the Christmas Dance, where couples such as seniors Jeff Burbrink and Clare Mauze slow dance. Student Life Student Life 7