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

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Giving the students a boost, seniors Brad Red- man, Tom Kitterman, David Perry, Jay Rich- ardson, and Duane Nicholson, display the words to the Olympian song. Parade of pep Sessions begin Class rivalries Pep Sessions were the most popular parade of Convocations. The spirit at the pep sessions remained strong throughout the student body as tug- of-war and cheering competitions were the highlight of the package. The first convocation was rewarding as Mr. Philip Houston, principal, an- nounced the winning class, the class of ’78, would receive two hundred dollars for their jubilant voices that cheered the loudest in the class competition with the cheer We’ve gotta team go- ing all the way.” The senior class planned a class party and gave-away fifty, twenty-five, fifteen, and ten dol- lars door prizes. Women competed against the men in a tug-of-war contest which not only highlighted but added suspense to the pep sessions for the students. The fun and enthusiasm drained as attendance was generally taken at the pep sessions. But by the end of the school year, assigned seats and atten- dance was not necessary as the student body attended each convocation with enthusiasm ability. Mr Houston, congregated the stu- dents into pep sessions for fun, joy, and a lot of cheering at the top of their lungs. Convocations surprisingly welcomed big mouths which weren’t hard to find. During the regional pep session, E.S.A. presi- dent, Don Lanham, displays a bit of his musi- cal talent, drumming to the popular cheer GO EAST.” 18 Student Life

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The King; Rock bands Inflame crowds Echoes of country, blues, and rock 'n’ roll still live in the famous loca- tions where The King” performed. The hottest teenage idol ever thrilled fans with his curved lips, slicked back hair, tight leather pants, and gyrating hips. Until his death, August 16, 1977, at the age of forty-two in his Memphis estate, Graceland”, Elvis was the King” of rock 'n’ roll. He discovered a new form of rock 'n’ roll as he shook to the hard rock music and sent shivers up the spines of his great spectators with How Great Thou Art”. Also girls hearts melted to the popular song Love Me Tender”. The King swiveled to other popular songs such as Shake, Rattle, and Roll”, All Shook Up”, Jailhouse Rock”, Blue Suede Shoes”, and many more. Elvis succeeded to arouse teenage dollars when in 1958, he joined the military service where he became known in films like, G.I. Blues”, “Kissin’ Cousins”, “Girls, Girls, Girls”, Double Trouble”, Paradise, Hawaiian Style”, Fun in Acapulco” and others. Presley’s talent was instinc- tive and natural. Audiences screamed and fans applauded to his exhilarating music. Southern Rock 'N’ Roll. But even after his death, Presley’s lyrics still hum in the minds of those who loved him, and his style will continue to be copied by hundreds of beginning artists. Most popular teen-age idol in the rock V roll era, The King, arouses an enthusiastic crowd. Physically drained, after recent illness, Elvis still creates a strong emotional state at his lat- est concert. Student Life 17

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Harmonizing through Happy Trails to You,” seniors Mike Fuetterer, Brad Redman, Troy Grooms, Mark Hilycord, and Don Lanham, put a lid on the regional pep session. Announcing the senior class as being the win- ner of the class cheering contest, Mr. Philip Houston, principal, gives the senior class tw'o- hundred dollars to be used for a class party. We’ve gotta team going all the wav,” w'as the phrase yelled in the class competition w'hich concluded the First pep session for the football team cheering them on to victory. Student Life 19