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

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Our Present: Where It's Taking Us By the 1970's, Columbus has become nationally known for the output of its industry, the ex- cellence of its architecture, and the imagination of its people Our educational district has be- come the twelfth largest in the state of Indiana. Columbus East Senior High School is recognized for its leadership in program de- velopment and its commitment to quality instruction. Our curricular selection and building is designed for specific programs which illus- trates the school's philosophy of meeting students' individual needs. East produces winners , is of- ten heard throughout the state. The fine quality of our academic program has spread into our ever- strengthening state renown ath- letic program, and the burning spirit of East Olympians has worked its way into the community. Performing during half time, the March- ing Band entertained Olympian support- ers during football season. 4 Opening

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Enhanced by the beauty of the sunset at a lake in Yellowwood Park, Juniors Jerry Buchanan and Lori Clapp enjoy the last few evenings of summer weather. Silhouetted in the deep clear autumn sky, our local water tower quietly stands shining above our city. Our Past: Where It's Brought Us Bartholomew County was born on January 9,1821, during the pe- riod when grist mills, saw mills, woolen mills and distilleries were Columbus' only form of industry. In 1829 the first school in Bar- tholomew County was formed; the Liberty School and Meeting House served both educational and religious purposes. The first public school was erected in 1852. In 1859 the newly formed public school system of Indiana con- structed a seminary building de- signed to educate all grades of children. This building, now known as Central Junior High School, stands on the corner of 7th Street and Pearl Avenue. With its remarkable potential, the centrally located city under- went rapid, stable, subregional growth throughout the twentieth century. The oldest public school in Columbus, Central Junior High School, experienced some destruction during January as the amazed town watched the main wing destroyed by fire. Opening 3

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Even when the ground was covered with snow and foot long icicles hung from the building, classes wese still conducted and student energy remained inside the halls at East. Constantly expanding, the area view of the city explains the recent city renovation. Participating in the Homecoming spirit week, sophomore Jeannie Stafford wore her pink p.j.'s on Pajama Day. Rallying to motivate the spirit of the foot- ball players, coach john Stafford speaks to the faithful Olympian fans who attended the first annual bonfire. Opening 5