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

Text from Pages 1 - 240 of the 1980 volume:

1980 the yeaR of the olympians up close an£ peRSonal ALtis vm coLumBus east high school 230 south marr roa6 columBus, Indiana 47201 2 Opening the yeaR of the olympians Creating an authentic late 1800's look. Junior Elaine Young styles the hair and make-up of Sophomore Shawn Frederick who portrayed John Day in the dramatic fall production “Life With Father. Clockwise from top: Filled with banners, posters, and crepe paper the halls rung with Olympian support as the football team approached the state finals. Representing East, the marching band performed in the fall festival parade. Utilizing an eight millimeter fisheye lens. East is framed in the midst of eight years of history. Constructed outside the academic hours, the Spanish Club presented their authentic award-win- ning float. Under a full October moon, members of our stu- dent body gathered on the practice football field -for our sec- ond annual bonfire. In 776 B.C. the first Olympic games took place as Carboebus ran at Olympia. Since that precedent setting event, Olympia the ancient Greek festival plain, has enlarged to contain many exquisite works of art, including statues of the Gods, monuments, temples, tombs, altars, groves and gardens. The be- ginning of the oldest form of athletic competition was indicated by an elaborate procession of the chosen competitors through a part of Olympia known as the Altis -the sacred grove of statues honoring all Olympic victors. Halted by the decree of Roman Emporor Theo- dosius in 3% A.D. the Olympic games were sus- pended for fifteen hundred years. After an extensive time lapse, the age-old tradition was revived in 1896 by a Frenchman. With aid from the Duke of Sparta and members of the Diplomatic Corp, King George I formally opened the modern Olympic games on the morning of April 6, 1896, in the magnificent stadium in Athens. The United States has actively participated in all the modern Olympics. Competing in the combined men's and women's 20 athletic fields, the U.S. chal- lenges opponents from across the globe in 82 winter and summer events. With impressive shows, the United States holds the competitive record of win- ning more than half of the Olympic golds in four fields. The U.S. has been crowned champions in the majority of nine of the nineteen track and field events, including ten of the fourteen decathlon ti- tles. Our Olympic basketball team is undefeated in championship gold, excluding their one loss to Rus- sia in 1972 during a very controversial overtime game. Our men's swimming squads have won the majority of 14 from a possible 17 events. Likewise, the women's swimming team has won the majority of 13 from a possible 16 swimming events over the 80 years of Olympic competition. During the current 1980 Olympics, the United States had one more item in their favor-the advan- tage of hosting the winter events in New York. Throughout the preliminaries, Indiana shone with pride as its own Kurt Thomas, a student at In- diana State University, represented not only our na- tion, but also our state as well. The United States has become internationally rec- ognized for not only their fine outputs in industry and their strong governmental statures, but also now for their quality performance in athletic fields. After eight decades. United States competitors are still taking the world by storm. 80-06907 Opening 3 t'ip and In 1972 the years of planning for a second Colum- bus High School entered their final stage of produc- tion as the building and staff were put to their first test: the reality of accomodating a student body. Working with the handicap of an incomplete build- ing and lacking in the leadership of a Senior Class, Columbus East High School began its own history. Appropriately, to record the history of the young upcoming Olympians they chose the Altis, now in its eighth publication, as their permanent record for years to come. Eight years later, in 1980, East has proven to be one of the few revolutionary school concepts to succeed. The school which first shocked its con- servative community has successfully proven the ability of accomplishment capable of such an in- stitution. Not only has the building itself, which un- derwent reconstruction throughout the summer and fall, received national recognition and hosted guests from across the globe, but also the athletic accom- plishments have become common state-wide knowledge and institutions across the nation appre- ciate the superior academic quality, both college preparatory and vocational, which are available to our student body. Only seven years in existence and East has sent 14 of its 17 varsity sporting events beyond the sectional level of competition. In its eighth year, East's varsity football squad completed a 13-0 season, seizing its first state championship. Housing all-state tackle Glen Spinks and the favorite all-state quarterback Blair Kiel, these individual Olympians became known nation-wide to college athletic programs. Our girls volleyball and baskeball teams brought more recognition to East as state runner-up. Scholastically, the 1980 graduating class was the most academic ever to march from East. On a twelve-point scale, the class rank between the first 30 candidates fell within the A range. The decision between valedictorian Scott Thelander and salutato- rian Debra Wulfhorst came to within a few thou- sands of a digit. The once skeptical community now regards Co- lumbus East Senior High School as one of its larger assets, as the rest of the state instantaneously associ- ates our school with its quality of perfection. t: - Number one singles player, Senior Bob Jordan completes a backhand return to cross-town rival Chris Clark during the Co- lumbus Sectional on September 29, 1979. Clockwise: Representing the Spanish Club in the fall festival parade, Junior Mark Cooper led the float. Trying to keep warm during the football Homecoming, Senior Lori Grossman and North Senior Julie McClintock wrap up in a blanket. Utiliz- ing an eight millimeter fisheye lens, the pool-area is framed between the gymnasium and the academic wing. Carefully ap- plying age lines. Senior John Fischer creates the face of Clare Day. Disrupting small group classes and cluttering the court- yard for months, the roof underwent extensive reconstruction. 4 Opening Supporting our football team during its undefeated season. Sophomore Pam Spencer cheers the Olym- pians on to another victory. Working at the 1979 city election polls. Seniors Terry Proffitt and Kim Beasley try to keep warm while supporting their favorite candidates. After finishing their lunch David Hobbs and Troy McKinney play paper football in the cafeteria. As sophomores they were only allowed in the cafeteria and gallery level during the lunch mods from eleven o'clock to one-fifteen. Dressed in sweats, clanging pans and blowing whistles, Sophomore Wendy McGee, junior Diane jewell and Senior jeff Gullett participate in the spirit day preceding the football state champion- ship. Swaying to the beat of the band Cohe- sian graduate Joel Duncan and Junior Kelly Mouser enjoy the mellow atmo- sphere at the Homecoming dance. 6 Unity Divisional In the days of ancient Greece, the Olympics were a one day celebration, highlighted by one event, a race the length of the stadium. At first the audience was restricted to only Greek men. After several dec- ades women were allowed to attend and eventually allowed to enter the chariot races. Prohibiting discrimination of politics, race, reli- gion, wealth, heritage, and social status, the 1980 Olympics brought the world together for two sea- sonal weeks of amateur sports competition. The winter Olympics were hosted by the United States in New York, while the summer Olympics in Mos- cow became a national controversy. In 1972 the unity of our school was frail and shaky. Only nine clubs were organized and Prom and Fun Day were about the only other extracur- ricular activities available to the young student body. Today, East utilizies the extra energy of its student body in 19 non-academic clubs and numerous cur- rent projects. Principal Philip Houston said when handed the microphone at 2:30 a.m. on November 19,1979, to honor our state champion football team, “This is a school based on students. Our school has succeeded because of its students. So, I'll turn this evening over to our students. With that comment, Principal Houston gave the micro- phone to student body president Mitch Weaver. Success in every aspect, not just athletics, was achieved by our student body. With occasional aide and guidance for teachers and counselors, it was the students of East, the 15 to 18-year-olds, who made East what it is today. Choosing our own representatives, with their leadership our school has been able to produce whatever students decided to do. Our student body has succeeded in planning three seasonal dances, which included all the details from hiring a band to decorating, to planning community publicity. Mem- bers of our student body produced professional dramatic and musical productions, right down to making the sets and mastering individual make-up skills. Every individual club raised their own money to accomplish whatever goals they set for them- selves, whether it be a club banquet or the purchase of food baskets for the needy. The unity of our school is symbolized by the degree of its accom- plishments. Getting the action started, student body president Senior Mitch Weaver persuades students to dance at the “Super Celebration in honor of our state champion football team. Rockin' to the beat. Sophomores Kenny Davis and Temple Perry entertain the student body during the Su- per Celebration. Unity Divisional 7 As fire lights the sky high above, many spectators at King's Island, as well as Americans all over the country, cele- brate our nation's two hundred and fourth birthday. 8 Fourth of July Sitting here at Ceraland on top of my car in the crowded parking lot, I catch myself daydreaming, watching the sky come to life with the brilliant rainbow colored sparks ... daydreaming. I have spent my afternoon like most other Columbus high school students do on the fourth of July; swimming, biking, boating, pic- nicing with friends and family and enjoying the mellow music of “The Oakridge Boys. Sitting on top of my car, my thoughts wander ... what is the rest of the nation doing now? The Fourth of July is one day of the year when all of the United States, no matter what race, creed, reli- gion or social status can join in a common celebration. Millions of people all over the nation are sit- ting in similar places, watching similar displays and probably feel- ing similar mixed emotions of pride, excitement and con- tentment. Securing the Squire boat in the docks, pit crew members check and recheck the hydroplane before the 1979 Madison Regatta's qualifying heat, a traditional Fourth of July competition for southern Hoosiers. Two hundred and four years ago our country was similarly united, in celebration of our una- nimous adoption of the Declara- tion of Independence, freeing the 13 colonies from the hold of Great Britain's monarchy. Two hundred and four years ago Americans probably felt the same mixture of emotions, along with a large degree of anxiety and a mind full of unanswered ques- tions. Two hundred and four years ago ... that is more than 20 dec- ades and more than six genera- tions of lives. The tradition lives on. Our country is still surviving. We are one of the oldest and most successful democracies. Sitting here on top of my car, my thoughts project into the fu- ture. I see a child, (perhaps my own), sitting on top of a car in a similar atmosphere, watching a similar display and feeling these same feelings. Performing before acres and acres of people, the Oakridge Boys added en- tertainment to Ceraland's Fourth of July activities. Streaming through the muddy Ohio River waters after a weekend of rain. Miss Budweiser completes her qualifying heat at the 1979 Madison Regatta. Fourth of July 9 The cold weather at Thursday night's bonfire didn't keep Seniors Mike Duvall, Bob Christman and Glen Spinks from at- tending. Before the powder puff game started, the senior team, led by Senior Scott Bon- nell, prayed for a winning team. junior David jaquess and Senior john Adkins discuss the intricacy of their original outfits while waiting for the Toga competition to start. Symbolizing the torch of competition, the second annual bonfire brought to the surface the true Olympian spirit. 10 Homecoming Week Yelling out to the senior players, Senior Scott Bonnell tries to tell the kickoff team to straighten the line. Walt Disney Day was just one of the spirit days for Homecoming. Sophomore Pam Harvey shows her spirit by her many Mickey Mouse novelties. Week of Fire 'n Fury A month after the 1979-80 school year began, the entire stu- dent body found itself in the midst of our first group project in planning and carrying through a week of Homecoming activities. Under the direction of the Senior Class, the job of raising spirit and enthusiasm allowed the some- what still disoriented under- classmen to become an active part of East High School. )ust one of the activities started was a school spirit week, where everyone dressed for each daily event and competed for a five- dollar prize. The week began with Walt Disney Day, Tuesday was Disco or Disco Destroyer Day, while many students dressed for Wednesday's Toga Day, Thursday was Saturday Night Live Day and by the end of the week we were ready for Original Orange and Brown Day. Wednesday night heralded the second annual powder puff girl's football game, as the seniors took off with the ball and ran for a 12-0 victory over the juniors. Reigning over the powder puff activities was the newly crowned king, se- nior Blair Kiel. Thursday night rolled around for the bonfire and pep rally. The highlight of the evening was the distribution of balloons to the fe- males which hidden inside each was a player's number and mes- sage which read: Here's a chance you don't want to miss; give this football player a good luck kiss. The week was completed by the action packed, both on and off the field, Homecoming eve- ning. During halftime of the Powder Puff game Senior Dana Pardieck, crowns the newly chosen king Senior Blair Kiel as his escort Tammy Muir watches. Homecoming Week 11 Heated Spirits Warm Cold Stands Home-com-ing (hom'kum'ing)- an annual celebration for visiting community alumni, highlighted by the crowning of a new queen; to honor the home athletes in a given sport. Unique from any other Home- coming, in the past there has been float or banner competition. Each class competed for some amount of money that would be placed into their class treasury. Homecoming was started with the lighting of the Olympian torch that sits on the football field. 1978 was the first year for a girls pow- derpuff game with this year being the second. The eighth annual Columbus East Homecoming was on Friday, October 5. People who attended the game noticed orange and white balloons floating across the field, after releasing them at kick- off; while Citizens Saving and Loans furnished small, plastic footballs for the crowd. Silenced by curiosity, queen candidates Seniors Beth Forester, Aleta Stam, and Karen McNeely waited with their escorts, as ev- eryone wondered who would be the 1979 Homecoming Queen. The evening grew tense; the en- velope was opened and the name was read: Senior Aleta Stam be- came ecstatic, as she broke into tears, and was crowned the new reigning queen. The game ended in a victory over Jennings County with a score of 57-14. Listening to the music, Sophomore Kim Le- wallen steps to the beat of the band Cohe- sion, as the evening ends. Fighting off the cold weather during the Homecoming game, the queen's court watches the outcome. Homecoming brought many Columbus East alumni home for the game and for the dance. The cold weather outside and the warmth in the gym set a relaxing mood. 12 Homecoming 1979 Homecoming Queen's Court and escorts: Teri Murphy, jon Weaver, Angela Adair, Andy Adair, Karen McNeely, Dan Bishop, Aleta Stam, Scott Stam, Beth Forster, Brian Forster, Tammy Schisler, Mark Spinks, Gina Goodly and Bob Christman. Coach John Stafford waits patiently next to quarterback Blair Kiel who is listening for the next play from Mr. Shook. Homecoming 13 Flicking of bics, clapping of hands, stomping of feet, downing of bottles, smoke-packed halls, flying frizbees and paper airplanes: 1980-Live-in Concert. Attending live concerts by top bands from across the United States and the world has become a typical activity in the lives of high school students. It was no longer enough to just buy the album of a favorite group or listen to them on the radio. Students traveled to neighbor- ing cities Indianapolis, Louisville, Bloo- mington and Cincinnati, to see their fa- vorite groups perform live on stage. More East high school students attend a large number of concerts than they do school dances. With so many coliseums and arenas so close, one's favorite band is sure to show up at least once every 12 to 18 months. Rock music was ranked first in the poll of East students, second was Disco, and last was Jazz. Styx was ranked first under favorite groups. Eagles was ranked sec- ond and last was Molly Hatchett. The Knack was ranked first in new groups, second was The Cars, and last was Tri- umph. Babe was ranked first among songs, second was Devil Went Down To Georgia, and last was Highway to Hell. Kansas was ranked first in best concerts, second was Styx, and last was Charlie Daniels Band. Led Zepplin was first in what concert to see, second was ELO, and last was Foghat. Two students at East High School were lucky enough to meet the Eagles, after their concert at Bloomington, on October 12. One girl said, The atmo- sphere at the party was casual. No one in the band was portraying the big rock star stereotype. Actually they seemed to be trying to avoid that stereotype. The atmosphere was not I'm a rockstar; kneel down and kiss my feet. It was joe Walsh walking up to us and saying, 'Hi, I'm Tom. Are you having a good time?' Not all concerts were such an enjoy- able experience. It started with 18,348 tickets going in 90 minutes for The Who concert. The group's last concert was in 1975. People started gathering at the co- liseum around 1 p.m. By three o'clock, police were sent to control the 7000 fans waiting outside the doors. Twenty minutes later, the fans pushed their way in through two glass doors, shattering one door. Fifteen minutes before the concert started the police found a body lying dead on the concrete plaza of the coliseum. The Who were not aware of what had happened; they played for two hours and were told to keep their encore short. When they came off stage they were told about the horrible tragedy, a freak accident. Eleven people were dead from suffocation and eight people injured. Suddenly the group became quiet, one started crying, and another thought they should cancel their next concert. The next night in Buffalo, The Who dedi- cated the concert to those people. One member said, We lost a lot of family last night. This show's for them. Typical of the 1970's decade, the young people upgraded their favorite pastimes from a date at the theater to live performances of popular bands. These performances created new sensa- tions for young Americans: excitement, thrill, anxiety, tension, and for some- tragedy. Appearing before acres and acres of Ceraland employees and family, the Oakridge Boys became part of the Fourth of July festivities. Playing to a sold-out crowd, Maurice, Robin, and Barry Gibb appear in Indiana. 14 Concerts The lights are dimmed and the mood is set for Linda Ronstadt's Lose Again ' at Mar- ket Square Arena. Backstage at a concert in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., singer Debbie Boone stops for a smile. During an international tour, the Oakridge Boys played at Ceraland for the Fourth of July. Sponsored by WFBQ radio station. Road- master appeared at the grand opening of Sun Records. Concerts 15 me Vanishes as Sumiri Some of us were in school so that we could graduate at mid- term, while a few were taking a class over, and some were just taking the class to get it out of the way. Biology, english, driver edu- cation and typing were just a part of the classes offered. At last, relief for those who were finally going to graduate, also for those that were gradu- ating at mid-term and for those of us that would not have to carry so many subjects. When summer school was out, we only had one month before more teachers, more homework, more studyhall, more cafeteria food ... We all looked forward to that last day of school. No more teachers, no more homework, no more studyhall, no more cafeteria food; the end of it all for most, but for some it was just a begin- ning. Six hundred and twenty-four of us were enrolled in summer school. Most of us stayed at CEHS while students, such as Seniors )eff Ryle, Connie Brown and Pam Wheeler studied in Krefield, West Germany. Senior Karen Wiley spent her summer going to school in France. Another senior, Beth Hughey, was in Bath, Maine, studying at a private school. Diminishes Awayjv Newton Summer Bundling up in running attire, even the snow didn't stop Olympic hopeful Steve Heidenreich from his conditioning. Stretching is as important to a runner's routine as a proper diet. Steve prefers to exercise after his five-mile run. Steve Heidenreich prefers to stretch with his wife Connie when possible. Due to Steve's coaching, Connie has also be- come a running enthusiast. Occasionally Connie and Steve run together in local road races. Running two five-mile heats each day, one of Steve Heidenreich's favorite courses is through the hills and terrain in Cascades Park, located right outside of Indiana University's campus in Bloo- mington. Conducting the interview for this Up Close and Personal, Steve Heidenreich shows Senior Lori Clapp were the cover of his book. Running Back, was taken. 18 Up Close and Personal of Steve Heidenreich All eight of us finished within one second of each other—Whoosh—and the race was over. Who cares? The first place and gold medal isn't everything. You have to keep improving. Up wte 7 As Long As You're Improving, You're Winning The drive over to Bloomington from Columbus went quickly. As I pulled into the driveway of a sur- prisingly large range-style home, my heartbeat quickened. Stand- ing on the porch, I tried to reas- sure myself, He's just a person; forget about all the previous inter- views he's done with profes- sionals. I rang the bell. The door opened and I was greeted with a large smile and sharp blue eyes. Sitting in front of a crackling fire in the living room, I began to get a first-hand impression of all the trials which the Olympic track and field hopeful, Steve Heidenreich had come through. Early at Watertown High School in South Dakota, Steve possessed the qualities which separated a competitor from a winner; determination, desire and the undying spirit to succeed. Af- ter winning his first state meet, a record which still remains un- touched in South Dakota today, Steve separated himself from other competitors. As a college freshman, Steve became a varsity athlete and world class miler at Indiana Uni- versity. Breaking record after record in the midwest, Steve compiled one of the most amaz- ing winning streaks in the running world. Over a time period of just five weeks, Steve placed first in six conference meets, setting five new course records. Gazing at the full trophy case in the living room, the realization of what the tragic accident Steve en- countered must have meant to him became evident to me. Here he was, one of the top ten runners in the nation, an obvious favorite for the 1976 Olympic team, who one night was selfishly ripped from his lifetime dream. On March 17,1976, Steve was the vic- tim of a hit and run accident while training on Kinser Park. Doctors said Steve would not survive from the massive impact which crushed one side of his skull. But, after extensive surgery and weeks of flirting with death, Steve re- turned home that summer. When I left the hospital I've been told that I was mentally the equivalent to a two year old. I had to learn everything again, just like an infant. I drew a blank on the memory of trivial things. I didn't know what a desk was. I didn't know what curtains were. That summer at home in South Da- kota, I progressed up to my teens again. It was like I was reliving my life. Baffling the doctors and medi- cal books, Steve progressed rap- idly. That fall, Steve returned to I.U. to finish college. I was liter- ally a high school kid trying to complete the senior level of col- lege. I had to mature all over again. I learned and recalled ma- terial quickly-it was like review- ing for a test; the knowledge was there but it had to be jarred from my memory. Returning to his career, Steve also returned to running. Slowly at first, Steve completed ten minute Up Close miles, as he again devoted himself to the sport. I spent all my time either in class, studying, or run- ning. Yuck! (Laughter rises from us as Steve allows me to become as much a part of his remember- ing as his trophies.) Since his accident, Steve has ran his lifetime best 1500 meter time, once again ranking with the world class. Steve is still pushing forward, still striving for what he feels is capable. First place isn't everything. The race I ran in Czechoslovakia before my acci- dent was a great experience and a large turning point for me as an athlete. In one race I improved five seconds. All eight of us fin- ished within one second of each other—Whoosh!—and the race was over. Who cares? The first place and gold medal isn't every- thing. You have to keep improv- ing, as long as you're improving, you're winning. Fittingly, Steve is now em- ployed at Bloomington's YMCA where he teaches running and cross-country skiing to people who realize the importance of their body and their health. Steve emphasized, One should never stop running, because deteriora- tion is so quick. In two weeks one can ruin months of training by not running or exercising. Don't ever quit. Suddenly, as his eyes caught mine, I smiled. Steve didn't quit; he's still running. by Kim Russell and Personal of Steve Heidenreich 19 US Olympics Athletes Dazzle the World Ice Couldn't Hold Them Anymore In 1980: The Olympic year. As the year progressed, the hope of a peaceful Olympic tournament faded dimmer and dimmer. After the Soviet Union's invasion of Af- ghanistan in early January, Presi- dent Carter proposed a boycott to the United States Summer Olympics Committee. After months of fettering back and forth, the committee supported the President's request and de- cided to boycott the Moscow Games, leaving many American athletes stripped of their life-long dream. Bringing home her third silver medal in speed skating, Leah Mueller said, I like silver, after capturing the second place in the 1,000 meter speed skating event. She had won two silver medals in the 1976 Olympics. In the final weeks before the Olympics, the brother-sister Hei- den team, Eric and Beth, set up a training center at one of the world's fastest speed skating rinks in Davos, Switzerland. The Hei- dens drew knowing and admiring crowds. As reported a Dutch fa- ther said, I tell my son, look at them. Look at the Heidens, so you can say you have seen the best. And the best he was. As 21- year-old Eric listened to the na- tional anthem played in his honor five times, Americans cherished the memories of watching him in the lightning fast 500-meter sprint, through the middle distances of 1,000 and 1,500 meters and on to the grueling 5,000 and 10,000 me- ter endurance race. Eric Heiden has been called one of the greatest Olympians ever, and understandably so. He is the first and only American to ever have won five gold medals in individual events. Eric describes his golden zest, Sometimes when I'm racing and I'm really stroking strong, I can feel the ice breaking away beneath me. It is wonderful feeling, because it means I have reached the limit, the ice can't hold me anymore. However, in the darkness shines the glimmering stars who brought Americans to their feet chanting USA! USA! Americans proudly expected golden boy Eric Heiden to win his five gold med- als, but the US Hockey team made everyone believers in the youngest hockey team to com- pete in the Olympics. For the Lake Placid Games, the US Olympic hockey team de- cided to get its act together and take it on the road. The summer preceeding the Games, a 26-man team was culled from this coun- try's hockey hotbed. Sixteen from Minnesota, six from Massachu- setts, two from Michigan and two from Wisconsin set off on a 61- game schedule where they fin- ished 41-15-3. Coach Herb Brooks' team was labeled as a long shot who just might sur- prise its audience. ' Whether the audience was surprised or not, the other hockey squads from across the globe sure were. Our US hockey team went undefeated to capture the first gold medal in the event since the 1960 stunning upset at the Squaw Valley Games. The US squad, made up of several guys just out of high school, was the youngest hockey team ever to enter the Olympic hockey event. During the span of the two- week Olympic games, 19-year- old Beth Heiden brought home a bronze in the 3,000 meter speed skating event. She was not the only disappointed Olympian searching for the gold, as figure skater Linda Fratianne had to settle for the silver in an event she hoped for gold. Linda gave per- fect dazzling performances assur- ing her of professional skating of- fers. Randy Gardner and Tai Babi- lonia were denied the gold in pairs figure skating competition, but only because of a leg injury suffered by Gardner during prac- tice. Randy and Tai shared a sad ending to four years of dedication to the golden dream. Quotes from Time, Newsweek 20 Current Events As the majority of the American public was preparing for a peace- ful Christmas celebration in De- cember, an angry group of young Iranian militants decided to take things into their own hands by seizing the United States embassy in Iran. Angered by the United States' support to their past leader, the Shah, who was in New York City to undergo surgery for cancer, the militants held the en- tire embassy captive for more than a week. After the initial inter- national shock, the militants re- leased all the women and blacks, but refused to release the adult white males. After his surgery, the Shah was transported to Mexico, where he then offered to return to Iran. But, by that point, the militants were too angered and uncontrolled to accept the trade. After sending all the Iranian natives living in the United States back to their mother country and calling on the United Nations for help, which failed, President Carter made his first real political move: an at- tempted rescue mission in early May. Caught in a sandstorm in the Iranian dessert, the helicopters were brought down before reach- ing their destination at the em- bassy. The mission failed terribly, killing eight Americans in the crash. Because of the attempted rescue, the Iranian militants pro- ceeded to scatter the hostages throughout Iran to insure against future such attempts. At the completion of this book, on june 2, 1980, all fifty hostages still remain prisoners of the mili- tants in Iran. On July 11, Richard Queen was treed by the Iranians because his illness baffled them. On July 15, doctors in Zurich announced he was suffering from multiple sclerosis. Iranian Militants Seize American Hostages Will We Survive the Roller-Coaster Ride? INFLATION, RECESSION and UNEMPLOYMENT: the three fast- est paces factors in the lifestyle of 1979-1980. As prices reached fig- ures never before considered by many of the American populace, unemployment grew and the phenomenon was labeled a re- cession, but more realistically appeared worse than the depres- sion of the 1930's. Due to a degree of inter- national frenzy, oil and fuel prices rose again and again. After stab- lizing for awhile between 70$- 75$per gallon, prices again took off. After crossing over that $1.00 a gallon mark, people prayed for stabilization, but none seemed to be in sight. For periods of time gas was rationed, to some only five gallons each time at the tank and to other only on odd and even days. As prices continued to hike, interstate signs read as high as $1.79 per gallon. Quickly, slo- gans began to pop up: The gas war is over, gas won. In one hectic week, the long surge in gold, silver and other precious metals was also thrown into chaos. With the increasingly troubled world economy, bullion traders across the globe went into a wild pay-any-price frenzy for the touch of these sacred metals. Precious metal ears, coins, jew- elry, trinkets, anything, metal was thrown into the dizziest roller- coaster ride in the memory of even the oldest trade profes- sionals. Prices touched levels that were inconceivable a few months before. Said a New York commodities expert, George Clarke, in a re- vealing if overwrought ex- planation of the market's extreme volatility and nervousness: In my opinion what is happening is that the world is looking at World War III. In a single day, gold climbed $74.50 per ounce more than twice its total value as late as 1971. Dur- ing the week, it climbed to the unthinkable value of $148, to hit $660 per ounce before slipping back to $603 by the end ot the week; an overall gain of 18 per- cent in only five days. Silver, which had climbed more sharply than gold during 1979, leaped by $7 per ounce, to a peak of $41.50 or a rise of twenty per- cent. Even at that figure, silver was trading for more than gold had been worth at the start of the 1970's. Other metals on the market also rocketed. Platinum, which is used in jewelry and manufac- turing of such products as jet en- gines and high octane gasoline, soared from $693 to a record of $870 per ounce before settling at $767. Titanium, which is used in the manufacturing of aircraft and was trading for as little as $3.98 per pound earlier in 1979, steadily climbed and sold for as much as $25 per pound. Even copper climbed nearly 10 percent and set a record of $1.11 per pound. Crisis come and go, affecting some in one area of our country and leaving others untouched; but the economic crisis of in- flation is one that touched all Americans, in every walk of life. Quotes from Time, Newsweek Current Events 21 Enjoyment and Excitement Stimulated from Devotion Music plays a very obvious part in the lives of our culture today, whether one realizes it or not. Today, we are constantly bom- barded with some type of music, whether it be a jingle on the radio or the performance of an inter- nationally renown band at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, or the support of school spirit at a local basketball or football game. Three groups at East exemplify what music is all about: Reflec- tion, Jazz Band and Pep Band. Jazz Band and Pep Band were independent performing groups under the direction of Mr. Ora Pemberton. Rehearsals were long and hard, but the satisfaction of pleased audiences made all the time members devoted worth it. When the band stepped on stage or climbed the bleachers for a game, the doubts and worries just faded away. Their music brought forth both enjoyment and excite- ment for their audiences. The time put into the bands were all extra, but the feeling of a job well-done made it worthwhile. Reflections is a mirror of some of the best girl singers in the Sophomore Class. All members who participated in the only cho- ral extracurricular choir were also members of the Olympian choir. To polish their performance, they worked outside the school hours, twice a week with the coaching of sponsor Mary Clark. A definite love for the world of music, which has become such a large part of our lives, is evident in these young people, who spent their own time concentrating on one of our culture's finest arts. junior Paul Duncan displays his ability on the guitar during a salute to the Class AAA State Football Champions. JAZZ BAND: Front row: Brent Clem. Row 2: Bruce Zar- Hole and Richard Linn. Back row: Ora Pemberton, Dar- ring, jim Bennett, Paul Duncan, Bill Kazimier, Jennifer ren McDaniel, Lonnie Smith, Tim Coffin and Tony Hood. 22 Reflections, Pep Band, Jazz Band PEP BAND: Front row: Cheryl Trowbridge, Michelle Klein, Susan Cobb, Julie Hovden, Karen Fox, Lisa Epper- son, Jennifer Hole and Russ McClure. Row 2: Mike Smith, Tim Coffin, Mike Keck, Jody Pew, Craig Neth, Darrel Cole, Tim Behrman, Debra Wulfhorst, Brian Fox and Gerald Adams. Row 3: Mark Duncan, Bill Kazimier, Mary Ellen Simpson, Holly Green, Regina Walker and Anita Phillips. Back row: David Bott, Joe Bierhaus, Larry Simpson, Les Jackman, Bruce Zarring, Paul Duncan, Mark Fischer and Jeff Gabbard. REFLECTIONS: Front row: Leah Cox, Patty Crouch, Lisa Haas and Tracy Todd. Back row: Jennifer Waygood, Beth Watson, Lisa Lewis, Debbie Clarkson and Jane Lancaster. Senior Joe Bierhaus keeps the beat of the school song during a pep convocation early in the school year. Reflections, Pep Band, Jazz Band 23 I would put this production up against any on Broadway with confidence in the performance, said play director Ray LeBlanc of the 1979 fall production of Life With Father. Three or more hours every night for six weeks was full of work for the cast. The setting was in the late 1800's; a cast dressed in clothes typical, and a wide array of characters created the scene of a not-so-typ- ical, well-to-do family in this dra- matic comedy. Mr. Clare Day, father, por- trayed by Senior )on Fisher, has just announced to his family that he has not been baptized, creat- ing the main ordeal in the plot. Vinnie Day, mother, portrayed by Sophomore jill Tasker, adds to the comedy as she portrays the stereotype of a woman's logic, while she tries to persuade Clare to be baptized. Meanwhile, the oldest of their four sons, Clarence, Senior Daryl Deck, has fallen head over heels in love with cousin Cora's friend, Mary, Junior Beth Willy, while she and Cora, Junior Elaine Fischer, stay unwelcome by father in the Day house while they travel to and from New York. The middle son, John, played by Sophomore Shawn Frederick, and Clarence take on the job of selling a cure-all medicine and mistakenly sicken their mother by pouring it in her tea. The two youngest sons, Whitney, Soph- omore Brian Farrar, and Harlan, Sophomore Ron Dwenger, keep busy by adding comments typical of their age. By now the family has gone through four maids due to father's dissatisfaction. In the end, father, who has shocked the audience with his frequent Damn! Damn It! Dam- m-m-nation!, is off to be bap- tized and Clarence gets his girl. CAST Father...................Jon Fischer Clarence.................Daryl Deck John..................Shawn Frederick Whitney..................Brian Farrar Ftarlen................Ron Dwenger Rev. Lloyd.............Marty Timour Dr. Humphries............Tom Bostic After examining Vinnie Day, Dr. Hum- phries, Senior Tom Bostic, brings back an associate. Dr. Sommers, Sophomore Russ Percifield, for a second opinion. Clare Day, Senior Jon Fisher, and Dr. Humphries discuss Vinnie's illness, not knowing that the cure-all medicine caused the problem. Dr. Sommers ...Russ Percifield Vinnie Jill Tasker Cora Elaine Fischer Mary Margaret Susan Burton Annie ..Cathy De Villez Delia .Cynthia Fortner Nora ....Teresa Moore Maggie Becky Collier PRODUCTION STAFF Director Ray LeBlanc Assistant Director Andy Whaley Scenic Director .William Melyim House Manager .Mary Holtsclaw Lighting Tony Goodwin, Shawn Frederick, Natalie Wertz, Jeff Ryle Sound......................Marc Bird, Natalie Wertz, Joe Meek Props......................Lisa Lewis, Amy Price, Mary Holtsclaw, Cheryl Sandhage, Beth Newton Make-up.................Kenya Yeager, Beth Newton, Gina Boroughs, Lisa Smith, Kim Risk Costumes...........Mary Ellen Simpson, Elaine Young, Kenya Yeager Publicity...............Darlene Sting, Sheila Mather Ushers..................Sheila Mather, Robyn Mahoney, Darlene Sting, Dana Battin, Julie Maschinel, Cindy Merris, Amy Price, Susan Douglas 24 Life With Father' Clarence, Senior Daryl Deck, tries to tell his mother that he cannot wear his fa- ther's clothes and should have a new suit. Clarence, Senior Daryl Deck, listens to John, Sophomore Shawn Frederick, read the ad for a summer job. After having three maids, Margaret, Sophomore Susan Burton, once again shows a new maid, Maggie, Sophomore Becky Collier, where to place the silver- ware. While Vinnie and Clare argue over Aunt Cora, Junior Elaine Fisher, and Mary, Ju- nior Beth Willy, staying as overnight guests, Clarence pouts over his love for Mary. Life With Father 25 While enjoying the company of their peers, Sophomores Helen Carie and Scott Tucker get a chance to move their feet to Passage. junior Tonya Rondot and her date enjoy sharing popcorn with Tonya's younger brother at the first annual Halloween dance. 26 Dances Magical Moments Make As dance fever comes through- out the year, the discussion of bands and themes for dances arise. Students start asking them- selves “Who shall I ask? and “Who will ask me? Then, there is the effort of finding that certain dress or suit, corsage and bouton- niere. The afternoon before the dance is usually spent decorating the gym by committees, while the girls, of course, are spending hours in the chair at the beauty shop. When that special moment comes and the band starts play- ing, the no touching rule sud- As students leave for home. Senior Kent Comer and Junior Terry Thompson dance to the final song performed by Passage. During the Christmas dance, chaperones Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sylvester enjoy a relaxing evening dancing to some golden oldies. denly disappears. This year's Christmas dance was on December 22 at the Se- nior Citizens Center just like last year's dance. The atmosphere was set with the golden reflection of the street lights off the river, which could be seen through the windows of the center. To help set the mood, the group Pas- sage from Indianapolis played everyones' favorite music from 9:00 to 11:30. Photographs were provided by Parker Portraits. The first annual Halloween dance was sponsored by H R With disco dancing reaching its peak, once again couples are found dancing together. Many of the steps today greatly resemble the jazz movements of the 1940's. Memories Block. Disc jockey Mike King from WCSI, with a little help from ESA president, Mitch Weaver, turned the tables from 8:00 to 11:00, on October 25, in the gym. Both East and North students boogied down in their jeans, at the only casual dance this year. All the hectic scheduling, the decisions on which band would play and how the theme of the dance should be developed, paid off when that one special evening was preserved by all those magi- cal memories. Dances 27 Junior Brian Farrar plays his guitar, as Se- nior Jon Fischer sings a song from his varied repertoire. Garry Taylor, the only teacher who per- formed for the show, sings a slow sensi- tive ballad. Sophomore Kim Lewallen demonstrates Senior Jenny McClure dances the night her musical ability on the grand piano away with John Revolta during gong show auditions. 28 Gong Show Seniors Mike Dugan and Terry Smith Gong Show judges discussing scores are John Scully Skelton, Nancy “Mrs. concentrate hard on their musical duet. G. Kirshman and Leon Ugh Wug Hoffman. An Anxious Audience Anticipates 'Gong-g-g' The lights were dimmed, the crowd waited with anxious antici- pation. A night of tearful laughter awaited the near capacity crowd. It was the East High School First Annual Gong Show. The host of the show was East's own Chuck Barris, Mitch Weaver. The scores were shown by Miss Angela Adair. The judges were teachers Leon Hoffman, Nancy Kirshman, and student teacher John Skelton. The acts surprised the crowd. It was a shock to see your everyday mild-mannered bookworm to step out into the spotlight and sing and dance his way across the Senior Kim Dawson auditions for the stage. The acts ranged from the Gong Show singing Babe.' unusual to the can't quite be- lieve. jenny McClure danced with a mannequin on skates. Mark Rediker was the short per- son of the night, and Mike Dugan displayed concert pianist talent when he performed. A fifty dollar first prize was given to Sweet Evil, a rock band made up of East students. The dirty sock award went to Greg Havill, for his Golf demonstration. The success of the show was a surprise to a lot of people. Senior vice-president Dave Yount ex- plained, The success of the show proved that the Senior Class and the ESA can actually come up with something the student body can be proud of. I hope that in the future people can carry on the trends we set. Gong Show 29 The German Club demonstrates a native German dance during Open House this Fall. German Club Row one: Kim Lewallen, Becky Collier, Charolette Meyer, Connie Brown, Debra Wulforst, Melissa Bott. Row two: Carrie McClure, Scott William- son, Jeff Ryle, Scott Thelander, Cheryl Hodel, and jerry Baker. 30 Language Clubs Really Not So Foreign Spanish Club members ride through the Columbus Day Parade on the Mayor's Trophy winner, built by the club. Junior Bill Pongracz and Sophomore Vicki Rowan enjoy a true Mexican wed- ding cake during a Spanish wedding. Popular classes make popular clubs. At least that's the way it goes for the foreign language clubs at East High School. The classes that always seem to fill up first, are those of foreign lan- guage. Foreign language is one of the few courses taken all through high school. The East Foreign Lan- guage Department sponsors three clubs. French Club under the di- rection of French teacher )on She- pler, German club sponsored by German teacher Jerry Baker, and Spanish Club led by Spanish teacher Jim Haro. The clubs are open to all students who can speak the language. All sorts of activities were par- ticipated in by the clubs. Some had bake sales, sold Gummy Bears, hot chocolate, and candy. The French Club during Open House sponsored a French Cafe, while the German Club demon- strated native dances. The Span- ish Club built a float for the Co- lumbus Day Parade, which won the Mayor's Trophy. The highlight of the year for all the clubs was the Foreign Language Day at The Commons; clubs had booths tell- ing of their language and their country. Foreign language clubs give one a way of getting more out of the language than just the basic learning of the language. It gives you a way to experience it. Spanish Club: Front row: Ken Pelic, Cindy Edwards, Nolan Masters, Todd Strahl, Greg Smith, and Audie Miller. Row two: Sandy Schmeltz, Linda Hock- ins, Joey Folkert, Maria Kelly, Scott Tucker, Dominique Masters, and Mark Bennardo. Row three: Dana Battin, Jim Williams, Kim Barning, Ann Morris, Cindy Gaylen, Sue Kent, Lisa Lutes, and sponsor Jim Haro. Row four: Teresa McKinney, Susan Douglas, Sheila Ma- ther, Jo Turone, Andrea Pruitt, Crystal Denny, Mark Cooper, and Walter Lau- renti. Row five: Susan Cobb, Kelly Mat- lock, Cathy Pelic, Carolyn Cheek, Lori Hartman, Angela Hilton, and Doug Eck- rote. German Club sponsor Jerry Baker dances along with club members to Ger- man music. Language Clubs 31 Ora Pemberton, band director, leads the band in the spirit-stirring school song at convos. Keeping his concentration on the ce- ment blocks, one of Ko's Oriental Mar- tial Art Academy students break through after trying several times. Dressed for Sweats Day, Sophomore Wendy McGee and Sue Kent use their noise makers, as Senior jeff Gullett adds to the chaos by beating on a pan. Participating in Disco Day during Spirit Week, seniors Carmen Denton and Kim Russell sit talking among their friends in the commons. 32 Spirit Days Convos Captain Robbie, alias William Mihay of Central Junior High, emerges from his gi- ant football to encourage East on to the State. Senior Mitch Weaver watches as Betty Boom-Boom Barnes, Junior Brian Barnes, demonstrates some of her moves with a football. SPIRIT-LETS HEAR IT Remember the convocations we had? When each class com- peted for prizes, everyone rock- ing to the music of the rock groups, and the rowdy pep ses- sions just before the games. Who could forget the convos when some students, even teachers fell asleep from boredom. For the first time, a convo was in the morning, in the commons before school started. The convo was early before the girls basket- ball team left for a state finalists banquet. We had plenty to celebrate about this year, from the state football championship to one girl competing for a state swimming title. All of these events led to more and more honking horns, screaming voices, hillbillies and disco dancers. Spirit days and convocations play a big role in high school ac- tivities. Spirit days such as Favor- ite T-shirt Day or Walt Disney Day gave students a chance to show off their support. Con- vocations, such as pep sessions allowed ‘students to voice” themselves. Throughout the year. East re- ceived numerous visits from former Mayor Max Andress, Mayor Nancy Ann Brown, radio favorite Sam Simmermaker, the infamous Connie jarson and Betty Boom-Boom Barnes. Even though the sophomores won the yelling contest for the first time at East, it didn't keep the rest of the school from lifting the roof off the gym throughout the year. As energy drained from the students after the convos were over, the spirit was always there. Spirit Days Convos 33 i GETTING my WITH IT’ CAST Sue Clark nance the project, with the condi- Trisha Kelly tion that Irene, whom he has Irene O'Dare.........Cindy Merris Robyn Mahoney become quite attached to in the Donald Marshall......Daryl Deck Angie Maple short time she has been at his Mrs. O'Dare..........Nanette Reed Jonet Taber home, handles the business end Madame Lucy..........Brian Farrar of the venture, and several of her Janeane.............Roxann Sipes The musical this year is geared friends are hired as models. Helen.................Gina Gooldy to the nostalgic 1900's. The story When Irene models fashions at Ozzie.............Chris Robinette is about a girl, Irene O'Dare, who a society ball, Donald introduces Mrs. Marshall.......]oy Daugherty helps her widowed mother, in a Irene to his mother as the Count- Jimmy.................Jon Fischer small music shop in the Irish essa Irena O'Dare, and insists that Arabella................Sue Clark neighborhood of New York City, she continue to play the role for Clarkson..........Russ Percifield Mrs. O'Dare, like all mothers, business purposes, at which point Marshall's Maid...Sharon Arbuckle wants her daughter married and Irene becomes enraged. settled down with a decent, hard- But, as in most stories, the end- CHORUS working neighborhood fellow, ing is happy. At a large party Sharon Arbuckle Jill Tasker but this is not exactly what Irene given at the Marshall estate, Mrs. Connie Brown Natalie Wertz wants: she wants to be a success- O'Dare, who by this point now Sue Clark Lisa Wineinger ful businesswoman. has learned of her daughter's love Elaine Crouch Mark Bowman Irene is asked to tune the pi- for Donald, goes to confront him Eleanor Davie Ron Dwenger anos at a Long Island estate, because “my girl is good enough Elaine Fischer Jon Fischer where she meets Donald Mar- for any man. Irene follows her Alicia Hitchcock Shawn Fredrick shall, and is instantly captivated mother to the party, determined Linda Hockins Mike Frohman by him. to prevent her from doing so, and Teri Lay David Jacquess Later, as the story continues, a Donald finds Irene and confesses Annette Overfelt Greg Lacy cousin of Donald's, Ozzie, arrives his love for her. A surprise ending Karen Pfeiffer Russ Percifield at the Marshall house with a is also in store for Mrs. O'Dare, Sandy Plumm Chris Robinette proposition for Donald. He who finally has found her long- Angela Ryser Andy Whaley wishes to open a dress shop, to lost love, which turns out to be Chrys Schooler be run by an eccentric old man none other than Madame Lucy who goes by the name of Ma- himself. DANCE CORP dame Lucy. Donald agrees to fi- X rL f • h i Sr 1 1 $ .i. V Getting away with it, with a little champaign are Jane, Helen, Ozzie and Madame Lucy. Donald presents Irene, posing as Countessa Irena O'Dare, to his mother, Emiline Marshall. 34 Irene IN THE 19CCS Reassuring her mother there is nothing to worry about, Irene gives her mother a new bonnet. Irene O'Dare, a piano tuner, explains to Donald what it's like for a Ninth Avenue girl to wear a Fifth Avenue dress. Irene 35 Members of the elite society debutants listen intently as Mrs. Marshall explains the importance of the family tree. Pots, Pistons, Plows Pans The old and the new is in evi- dence at East High School. FFA (Future Farmers of America) is an established club with a long record of success. It has been at East ever since the beginning. “FFA helps mold our Future Farm- ers. It helps to give them direction without the worry of getting a grade, according to Brian Whip- ker chapter president. This is the first year for East to have a Home Ec Club. The first year of a club usually makes it or breaks it. Well, Home Ec made it! They had enough interested people to join and attend meet- ings almost every week. They worked on everything from the discussion of problems to making posters for the football team. They made cookies and sold them to raise money. It looks like Home Ec Club has a promising future at East giving students a chance to practice all the skills they have learned. Supporting the Olympian football squad during the state finals, Home Ec Club members Senior Jackie Gruen and Soph- omore Clifsonia Benn it prepare a good luck poster. x Planning the details of the next Home fcc Club project, junior Melissa Carson and Sophomore Lisa Huffman sketch their specifics. FFA: Row one: Greg Jackson, Tom Ray- burn, Brian Neville, Wayne Moore and Danny Engelking. Row two: Richard An- derson, Steve Pursley, Gary Styles, Jeff Winky and Mark Hamilton. Row three: Joe Arnholt, Tim Pedigo, Scott Poffen- burger, Mark Bowman and Tim McNeely, advisor. Row four: Mark Lafferty and Brian Whipker. Piecing together bits of cloth. Senior Jackie Green completes a Home Ec Club money-raising craft. Working during unscheduled time. Sophomore Greg Jackson and Junior Brian Neville water and trim the vines in the third floor greenhouse. Working in the morning before homeroom, members of the Home Ec Club complete projects for their displays. Home Ec Club F.F.A. 37 There Is No Escape From It Not one of its victims had a prayer. It mercilessly struck down some 357 seniors without warn- ing. There was no escape. It at- tacked some as early as last Sep- tember, others caught it early in May. Seniors swore that they no- ticed very little change in their be- havior; however, appalled teach- ers and some cranky resource aids believed otherwise. Side ef- fects like personal days were used by girls to lay out in the sun the day of the prom, or gave the ones going to Grad Night a head start. Some claim that there is a change in the seniors' attitude during the last nine weeks. So it is said of course there is some truth in this: fewer assignments given any attention, fewer book reports, and almost the total extinction of extra credit work. More seniors find themselves relocated in ei- ther the cafeteria or the com- mons. Some leave school entirely, others retreat outdoors when the weather becomes warmer to en- gage in water battles or to play a little Frisbee. The ones left in re- source are busy destroying the study habits of several in- fluenceable juniors and soph- omores. They visit with their friends, discuss after school activi- ties, and in general, cause a lot of trouble—all in good, clean fun of course. Also a rash of pranks breaks out—such as water balloons in the commons or roping a home- room's doors. Even an occasional swiping of a pair of clogs. Some anonymous seniors during comp, lab would ask to see a teacher, and on his way back rip off the shoe of a friend in Foreign Lan- guage resource. The victim would trapse around with one shoe looking everywhere for her miss- ing footwear. It would inevitably turn up about an hour later. Naturally, if someone has a case of senioritis, the month that is the most trying is the month of May. With Grad Night, the Prom, and graduation, getting a senior to work becomes a real challenge for teachers. Even though the teachers have the edge, they are usually softened up by seniors with their sob stories. The story is the same, year after year, senior after senior is struck down by the mysterious disease, and the teachers, aides, and other students around them are forced to put up with their craziness. For those of you who say that senior- itis will never hit you, just wait. Your turn is coming. 38 Senior Antics As the end of the year approached, more and more seniors After checking to make sure that no teachers were watching, dominated the commons area, quickly leaving their studies Senior jon Fischer daring slides down three flights of stairs behind. from a small group room. Showing off his gymnastic ability outside the library on the resource floor. Senior jon Fischer tries to walk on his hands. Tired of studying. Senior Marcus Davis decided to enjoy a friendly game of cards in the cafeteria during the lun- cheon mods from 11:00 to 1:15. Senior Actics 39 Varsity Football coach John Stafford presents senior quarter- back Blair Kiel with his District 10 All-Star plaque. Shaking hands with band director Ora Pemberton, Senior Jerry Rae Buchanan receives the Louis Armstrong Award for jazz performance. Decked out in his Hawaiian decore for the final day of school, Senior Jon Fischer accepts his placement into Who's Who in Music from choral director Mary Clark. Receiving the highest award given, and chosen by her fellow students. Senior Robyn Branom accepts the DAR Award from Social Studies Department Chairman, Leon Hoffman. 40 Awards Convocation Olympians' Math Probability and Statistics: David Stonecipher, Tim Ross, Jeff Ryle and Mark Wilson. Analytic Geometry: Mark Wilson, Robyn Branom, Scott Thelander and Debera Wulfhorst. Calculus: Robyn Branom, Scott Thelander and Robin Mahoney. Geometry: Pam Harvey, and Mark Stache. Advanced Algebra: Ron Fleet- wood, Gail Kitterman, Carmen Denton, David Jaquess. Unified: Steve Byrd, Frank Simms and Jill Kemp. Math Institute: Dan Stockelman. Lance Newkirk Award: Mark Wil- son. Cornell Engineers: Scott William- son. Music Who's Who in Music: Bob Bi- llany, Joy Daughtery, Jon Fischer, Darryl Flemming, David Jaquess and Jonie Lee. Jerry Robertson Scholarship: Dar- ryl Flemming Band. Arion: Debra Wulfhorst. John Phillip Souza: Debra Wul- fhorst Louis Armstrong: Jerry Rae Bu- chanan Outstanding Torchette: Cheryl Hodel English Writing Composition: Elaine Fic- sher, Cindy Merris and Andy Whaley and David Jaquess. Science Biology: Susan Burton, Ron Fleet- wood, Jill Kemp and George Mo- rane. Integrated Science: Bill Brown and Willie Albrand. Chemistry: Tim Ross and Car- nmen Winterrowd. Physics: Scott Thelander. Advanced Biology: Janna Lykins. Solar Energy: Scott Williamson. Advanced Chemistry: Robyn Bra- nom. Outstanding Senior: Mark Wilson. Speech Susan Burton, Debbie Gross, Julie Johns, Randy May, Kim Lewallen, Martin Timour and Carmen Win- Excellence Honored terrowd. Journalism: Most Valuable Oracle Staffer: Ed Boston Most Valuable Altis Staffer: Kim Russell Awards Of Excellence: Kim Rus- sell, Bob Jordan, Lisa Wineinger, Dave Frederick, Tonya Rondot, Mark Stapleton, Lori Clapp, Brian Whipker, Troy Settle. Foreign Language Outstanding Senior Journalists: Bob Jordan and Kim Russell. Outstanding Cub Reporters: Gail Kitterman and Shelly Conway. Tim Ison Award for Enthusiasm: Lori Clapp. French First Year: Omesh Partel. Second Year: Carra Lion and Andy Price. Third Year: Teresa Moore and Andy Knott. Fourth Year: Jenny McClure. Fifth Year: Karen Wiley. German First Year: Sandra Tempest. Second Year: Carrie McClure. Third Year: Jill Streit, Missy Ham- maker. Fourth Year: Jeff Ryle. Fifth Year: Pam Whellen. Spanish First Year: Tim Brooks. Second Year: Lisa Mattingly. Third Year: Bill Pongraz. Fourth Year: Pam Overfelt and Mark Newkirk. Industrial Arts Outstanding Senior: Eric Clark and Blair Kiel Art Scholastic Art Award: Carie Janes, Beth Hamilton, Jill Moss, Jenny Moore, Brian Richards. Brown County Art Guild: Carie Janes, Larry Joe Kirk, Ellen Snively, and Clayton Hasley. Business Outstanding Students: Janice Cross, Carol Forster, Brenda Mooreman, Kim Roberts, Amy Tatlock, Carolyn Trilling, Amber Wallace, Amy Jackson and Kim O'Neal. Sam Simpson Award: Carolyn Tri- lling. DECA Outstanding Junior: Diane McCart. Outstanding Senior: Kathy Rob- bins. School Secretaries Scholarship: Amy Tatlock. History DAR: Robyn Branom. Outstanding Juniors: Mark Coo- per, Keith Neth, Andy Whaley, Carmen Winterrowd. Bronze: Steve Byrd. Silver: David Jaquess. Scholarship: Scott Thelander. Home Ec Outstanding Senior: Jackie Green. Girls' Club Scholarship: Carra Lion. Delta Kappa Gamma: Charolette Meyers. Tri Kappa Scholarship: Robyn Branom and Jon Fischer. Zonta: Carolyn Trilling. Hoosier Scholars: Jeff Ryle, Scott Ashley, Randy Bode, Melissa Bott, Tom Coon, Darryl Deck, Lisa Epperson, Beth Hughey, Randy May, Karen McNelly, Gail Newton, Tim Per- kins, Martina Reiker, Tim Ross, Mark Stache, Scott Thelander, Carolyn Trilling, Natalie Wertz, Mark Wilson, Debra Wulfhorst, Stuart Tucker, Cathy Pelec, Lisa Ritzline, Mike Little, Charolette Meyers, Karen Wiley, Robyn Ma- honey, Kim Hadley, Lori Gross- man, Dave Stonecipher and Robyn Branom. Football District 10 All Stars: Blair Kiel and Glen Spinks. Erne Mental Attitude Award: Blair Kiel and Maria Stack WCSI Athlete Excellence Award: Blair Kiel and Maria Stack Awards Convocation 41 The only time I've ever seen Maria stopped, is when she stops herself. There isn't anybody else who can do it. She's a winner from start to finish. lip tflose mi) Stacks Stats Stack Up at State In 1978, her sophomore year, Maria had to decide into which of East's teams she would pump her talents. For her fall of high school athletics, Maria competed in a new sport at East, volleyball. As the team accumulated a 11-9 sea- son, Maria received honorable mention status on the Hoosier Hills Conference team. As winter approached, Maria moved her talents into the game of basketball. After only a few games Maria became known as the short 5'6 girl who could out- hustle any other high school fe- male athlete in southern Indiana. With only one season left in her first year of high school, Maria competed in her spring events from junior high school in track and field. Competing in the soft- ball throw, shot put and 880 relay, Maria excelled individually, even though the team did not. She fin- ished first in the state in the soft- ball throw and second in the shot put. Because of her accomplish- ments, Maria was chossen to rep- resent Indiana in the Junior Olym- pics. Maria finished seventeenth in the nation in the javelin event, and this sixteen year-old was only a sophomore. Often hidden in the shadows of East's first undefeated football squad, Maria led the volleyball squad one step farther. Not only did the volleyball team compete in the semi-state finals, as did the football squad, but also the volleyball squad competed in the final eight in the state tourney be- fore experiencing defeat. Because of her aggressive pursuit on the floor, Maria received recognition as the squad's “Outstanding Hit- ter, Outstanding Defensive Player and Best Service Per- centage. Taking another of her teams to the semi-state finals, Maria led the Olympi-Anne basketball squad in rebounding and was voted by team members as Most Valuable Player in 1979. Maturing into a fine athlete, in her final season her junior year, Maria excelled to break her own records in softball throw and shot put. By this time Maria was accustomed to state competition and she found her- self there once again, placing third in the softball throw. Not allowing herself an uncom- petitive season, Maria again played softball for the Parks and Recreation Department the sum- mer of 1979. As her team placed second in the nationals, Maria earned a position on the All-Na- tional softball team. Even outside the ISHAA Maria continued to draw attention to her talents. Returning to East for her final year of high school competition, Maria had become noted throughout the state for her fine athletic ability. Time after time spectators stood in awe of the greatly gifted, well disciplined athlete. To start off the year, Maria led the volleyball squad into the final game in the state be- fore the larger team prevailed and the Olympians fell, placing sec- ond in the state. Maria finished with the highest spiking pre- centage, 97 percent, and another MVP recognition. As Hoosier Hysteria hit In- diana for the 1980 season, specta- tors flocked to the gym to see the acclaimed talents of Maria Stack. Throughout the regular season, Maria averaged 28 points per game, resulting in a new city record for the most points in any high school student's career. The former record holder was a male, Bill Russell, who accumulated his total over a four-year career, while Maria scored more than 1500 points in just three years. As the Olympi-Annes moved into the state finals, Maria pumped more and more into every game. In the final playoffs, Maria broke seven state records and accumu- lated 70 more points in the two- game series. Coach Jackie Burton summa- rized Maria's talent, The only time I've seen Maria stopped is when she stops herself. There just isn't anybody else who can do it. She's a winner from start to finish. I've never coached a finer person than Maria. In my opinion, she's Miss Basketball. Obviously, oth- ers agreed, because two weeks after the basketball finals, Maria was voted Miss Basketball, the highest honor for any female bas- ketball player. the bo all rn irls tate basketball ___________________ Here are the records set by Maria championship: Scoring, Single Game: 42 Scoring, Two Games: 70 Rebounding, Single Game: 22 Rebounding, Two Games: -33 Field Goals Made, Two Games: Field Goal'Attempts, One Game: Field Goals Attempts, Two Games: £7 Free Throws Made, One Game: 14 Free Throw Attempts, One Game: 0 Free Throws Made, Two Games: 18 Free Throws Attempts, Two Games: 27 Reviewing an assignment with Senior Mark Spinks, Maria waits for the home- room to dismiss. As outstanding individual player at the basketball state finals, Maria is presented with her gold medal. Bumping the ball to set the spike, Senior Maria Stack led the Olympi-Anne volleyball squad again to the state finals. Competing in the state finals became a familiar feeling for Maria Stack, as she lead the basketball squad into overtime against Southport. Maria Stack Up Close and Personal 43 44 Prom Enjoying the view from the balcony, Se- Playing the big brass, the Fritz Turner nior Clinton Mann and his date smile at Band entertain the juniors and seniors at their friends below in the Commons. the 1980 Prom. Moving to the sound of the Fritz Turner Band, juniors and se- niors enjoy the romantic atmosphere set at the Commons. As Senior Chris Robinette watches, Senior Karen McNeely is crowned East's 1980 Prom Queen. Prom 45 The Land Of Mark Miske and Lisa Renner try their luck at the ring toss. Juniors Brian Barnes, Dale Downey, and Carmen Winterrowd pose for the camera. Creative artwork depicts the After Prom theme. 4f After Prom Exchange student, Newton Fahl takes part in After Prom activities. Anxious students wait in long lines to enter the After Prom. An East student helps entertain the After Prom audience. After Prom 47 Glancing Back; Glazing Forward by Dave Yount At the close of every school year, a new group of seniors grad- uates, and as each student steps up to receive his diploma, he must realize he is leaving some- thing very important behind. What he leaves behind will some- day mean as much to him as the future must mean to him now. He has reached the stage in his life that he has waited for as long as he can possibly remember. He has matured. He has developed into something that was first started some eighteen years ear- lier. The senior, who saw this year pass by much quicker than the previous years, saw milestones passed and goals achieved. He looks back at the happy years that at the time seemed so painful. No matter who he is, black or white, rich or poor, he still has his dreams, his plans, and his future. He can choose to think back about the past, but it is not wise to relive it: yet profit from it. His eyes turn backwards into his mind to reflect on what he has already seen. Thoughts race through his head, making him dizzy as he watches the scenes from his life being reviewed like pictures in a stereopticon. His name is called out by an unfamiliar voice, as it has been a Band members watch seniors accept diplomas. Graduates enter as faculty, parents and friends stand in honor while the band plays Pomp and Circumstance. 48 Graduation hundred times before. His feet are heavy as he walks to the plat- form that divides the past and the future as a closed door separates two different rooms, two different worlds. All at once, feelings of skepticism overcome his sense of rationality, and he feels as if he is unable to deal with the responsi- bilities that are being thrust upon him. His footsteps continue uncon- sciously to lead him toward his destiny while his mind wants to cling to the past. The floodgates have opened, and there is no turning back. Thoughts of days gone by are recalled. He realizes how unimportant the things that made him cry really were: the basketball game that was lost, the date he never got, or the things that he was never able to do. The happy and the sad, the disap- pointing and the glad were all part of his life. No one moment was really ever wasted. He par- took of the good and the bad. He thinks back even further to the time when he thought he was first in love. He can now laugh at himself, at his foolishness as he thinks back, I wonder whatever happened to her. Friends and enemies have slipped far, far away; and now, those whose lives were once intertwined with his are all but erased from his mind. He feels so strange because he can- not even remember an old aquaint- ance, and all that remains is a name forgotten and an unforgettable memory. He begins to wonder whether his girlfriend still has the rose from the Christmas dance pressed in her encyclopedia or whether anyone has preserved the notes he wrote to people he thought he would be with forever. Nothing is the same, but has anything really changed? Adolescence was just a passing phase, a stopover until his matu- rity peaked, after which he moved on to adulthood. It is so very hard to convey his emotions by either writing or speaking. The feelings must be experienced and there is no substitution for matu- rity or experience. In the corner of his closet boxes full of old momentoes that serve as either souvenirs or symbols of something past lie unnoticed. Did they once serve a purpose? Finally he awakens from his dream into the past. He realizes how far he has traveled, and he looks ahead for what the future has to bring. At last, the fairy tale is over. As he walks away with a di- ploma in his hand and years of experience and knowledge tucked away, he finally begins to understand what has just passed before him. Sharing their remembrances from their three years together and their wishes from their fellow classmen are Salutato- rian Debra Wulfhorst and Valedictorian Scott Thelander. Relieved that his three years of high school is over, graduate jerry Rae Bu- chanan walks up to receive his diploma. Listening to the impressive list of accom- plishments by their fellowdassmate, graduates reminisce the last three years of their lives. Graduation 49 Displaying campaign slogans during first few weeks of school, banners and post- ers were seen in the halls. 50 ESA ESA: Row 1: David Jacques, Junior Class president; Susan Sawin, Tally Lykins, Linda Hokins, sophomore secretary treasurer; Andrea Agostonelli, Melissa Clapp. Row 2: Mark Runge, Todd Kir- choff, Mike Froman, sophomore class president; Mancy Diekhoff, vice-presi- dent sophomore class; Sharon Christman, Leah Plummer, Mitch Weaver, president ESA. Row 3: Scott Thelander, vice-presi- dent ESA; Elaine Fischer, vice-president Junior Class; Teri Murphy, Tonia Wilson, Jonet Taber, Junior Class secretary treasurer; Carmen Winterrowd, Jon Fis- cher, treasurer ESA. Row 4: Dana Par- dieck, Jana Lykins, secretary ESA; Jenny McClure, Beth Hughey, David Yount, vice-president Senior Class; Amy Tatlock, secretary treasurer Senior Class; Kathy Dickey, president Senior Class. Upperclass Leadership; Disoriented Followship Senior ESA member )ana Lykins and sophomore member Susan Sawin clean up tables after the Super Celebration. Senior ESA vice-president Scott Theland- er helped organize and clean up after Super Celebration. Good things come in small packages is the spirit of the East Student Assembly, the student government of our school. A con- stitutional amendment, passed last year, reduced the class mem- bership from fifteen to six. The amendment came about because of complaints that ESA's size kept anything from being done. Many had described it as a big social gathering. Still lacking in per- fection, the Senior Class put forth a tremendous effort to produce to quality of organization which would have ranged the 1979-80 ESA as the finest ever at our high school; but due to the apathy of many of the underclass members. the tribute is debatable. The ESA membership consists of a presi- dent, vice-president, and a secre- tary-treasurer of each class and six student representatives. The ESA is in charge of the annual Christ- mas dance, trips and fun days. The ESA also planned the Super Celebration to celebrate the State Championship. President of the ESA is Mitch Weaver, vice-president is Scott Thealander, secretary is )ana Ly- kins and treasurer is jon Fischer. Mitch hopes there will be more involvement from the students not in ESA, Without the students' help, I can't do anything. Members of the East student body enjoy the pizzas, potato The cafeteria was crowded with hungry students during the chips, cakes and cookies provided by the ESA at the Super Super Celebration. Celebration. ESA 51 Advisor janet McKinney receives the M M Syndrome Award at the banquet from Seniors Bob Jordan and Tom Coon. Working with gestures and lines are part of speech work Debbie Gross did for a meet. QUILL AND SCROLL: Row 1: Gail Kit- terman, Brenda Axsom, Debbie Gross, Mary Holtsclaw, janna Lykins and Janet McKinney, advisor. Row 2: Tonya Ron- dot, Terry Proffitt, Kim Russell, Lisa Wineinger, Shelly Conway and Tricia Shafer. Row 3: Ed Boston, Troy Settle, Mark Stapleton, Cathy Bottoroff, Tom Coon, Brad Hillman, David Frederick, Bob Jordan and Beth Hughey. 52 Quill Scroll, Drama Club, Speech Team SPEECH TEAM: Row 1: Kim Lewallen, Debbie Gross. Row 2: Martin Timour, Kim Tempel, Melissa White, Pam Rich- ard, Ray LeBlanc. Row 3: Jeff Ryle, Pal Schlamadinger, Susan Swain, Jill Taskey, Teresa Moore, Carmen Winferrowd, Christie Scheller and Troy Winterrowd. Row 4: Carrie McClure, Sheila Mather and Randy May. Practicing for competition on the speech team are Sophomores Kim Tempel and Melissa White. Senior Tom Bostic and Junior Brian Far- rar try' out for the Drama Club play. Long After Dismissal Lights Burn On On The lights in the auditorium burn on and on. It might be speech team practicing or the Drama Club getting their lines down just so. Both groups are un- der the direction of Mr. Ray Le- Blanc. The speech team was very active this year. It competed in meets all year long, all of which were out of town. They competed in categories ranging from original interpretation to impromptu. The Drama Club did Cinderella for elementary schools around Columbus. Maria Anne Kelly was Cinderella and Mike Frohman was Prince Charming. Costumes, sets, make-up and direction was all done by students. Quill and Scroll is the inter- national honor society for high school journalists. East chapter initiated 18 new members at the annual banquet. Mary Benedict, a professor at Indiana University, was guest speaker. She discussed roles of varying types of editors. Quill Scroll, Drama Club, Speech Team 53 Portraying talk show host Conny Jarson, Senior Mitch Weaver conducted interviews with state finalists. Keeping the crowd awake at the early morning convo after the state championship game, Senior Mitch Weaver imitates Chuck Barris as the band plays the Theme from the Gong Show. Emcee, Senior Mitch Weaver, introduces the number one Practicing his parallel bars routine, Mitch competed in this sec- quarterback in the state. Senior Blair Kiel, to the Olympian ond year as a varsity member of the gymnastics squad, early morning fans. tijt MU) 'TcvtOwt Mitch is always one of those guys who although overlooked always seems to be there, whether the occasion is a basketball game, a convo or large group. He always appears happy and although people probably don't realize it at the time, after talking to Mitch, some of his good mood cannot but help to rub off. 54 Up Close and Personal—Mitch Weaver Chuck Barris? Conny Jarson? No—It's Mitch WEaverWEaverWEaverWEaver. The crowd chants, the music be- gins, a transformation takes place—the mild-mannered Mitch Weaver becomes Chuck Barris. Mitch is one of the most well- known students at East. He and his antics are as much a part of East as orange and brown. How does one account for Mitch's fame as Chuck Barris II? Well, Mitch recalls, I like to make people laugh. I heard the song [Gong Show Theme] at the Madi- son football game and just de- cided to get up and dance. Of course, Chuck Barris is not the only thing Mitch does well. He is president of ESA and men's cheerblock. Also he participates in men's gymnastics and baseball. Helping out at the Children's Home fills a lot of Mitch's time. Mitch's parents operate the Chil- dren's Home. He lives there with his parents and his three brothers Phil, Ben, and John, an East gradu- ate. This past summer Mitch worked as Recreation Director for the home. He took the kids swim- ming, on camping trips and to museums. Friend Ed Boston believes Mitch is always there. Mitch is always one of those guys who al- though overlooked, always seems to be there, whether the occasion is a basketball game, a convo or large group. He always appears happy and although people prob- ably don't realize it at the time, af- ter talking to Mitch some of his good mood can not but help to rub off. In the future Mitch plans to en- ter the Army, and go to college for two years while in the Army and two years afterward. Mitch wants to be involved with child psychology and special educa- tion. I enjoy talking to people and can make them feel at ease, is what Mitch considers to be his special quality. by Mary Holtsclaw At the Homecoming bonfire. Senior Mitch Weaver wishes Coach john Staf- ford good luck. Clad in sweats, Olympians T-shirt and his infamous hat. Senior Mitch Weaver presents Senior Chris Robinette with a $50 prize for class competition. Up Close and Personal—Mitch Weaver 55 Today's Spirit Tomorrow's Tradition One of the most prevailing fac- ets of the 1980 school year, which will always be remembered, was the undying spirit of which the school supported all its activities, whether it be the trip to the state finals in basketball, the victory party after East was crowned Class AAA state champions for the first time, or the production of our spring musical. Banners were always hung throughout the school, crepe paper was draped over the Commons, and new walls were painted to honor our school and its activities. Behind all these projects, there could always be found a few particular groups, the cheerblock and cheerleaders. Throughout the year the girl's cheerblock sponsored several ac- tivities to prove support of the teams, decorating football play- ers' houses for homecoming, spelling out E-A-S-T at convos, making run-throughs at games and hanging banners throughout the school. But the most impor- tant activity all year was the loud and enthusiastic support given the teams during the games. The cheerblock was led this year by Seniors Beth Hughey and Mitch Weaver. Returning home after a week of summer camp, the varsity and re- serve started the year off with capturing awards. Both squads re- ceived recognition in several areas, among which was a num- ber one rating for the varsity squad, a top ten for the reserve squad and Senior Aleta Stam was chosen top cheerleader at the camp this year. Along with the cheerblock, the cheerleaders also had several activities to help raise school spirit: they made posters, sold state championship mugs, collected money for the ring fund, and were always there at the ath- letic events supporting the teams. Kicking off the new decade, the cheerblock and cheerleaders sponsored several activities which in years to come will involve into tradition. Senior C-O , Cay Kiel gives the WHAMMIE to Columbus North during the final Thanking them for their support round of basketball sectional playoffs. throughout the entire season, senior quarterback Blair Kiel gives varsity cheerleading captain Beth Forrester cor- sages to wear at the state finals. 56 Cheerblock, Cheerleading CHEERBLOCK: Front row: Lori Grossman, Dana Pardieck, Beth Hughey, Mitch Weaver, Mark Ne- ville and Greg Smith. Row 2: Connie Brown, Mar- tina Rieker, Kim Jewel, Robyn Branom, Lori Clapp, Robyn Mahoney, Bob Billany, Randy May, Glen Williams, Mark Wilson and Troy Settle. Row 3: Trish Shafer, Jana Lykins, Beth Poffenberger, Kim O'Neal, Darlene Sting, Carolyn Coon, Lisa Greenly, Cheryl Hodel, Robbie Frownfelter, Alan Ross, Da- ren Pardieck and Rob Scheller. Row 4: Sandy Lan- caster, Susan Arbuckle, Charlotte Meyer, Jan Ab- planap, Jenny McClure, Michelle Harrison, Kathy Sprague, Judy Helton, Mike Henny, David Polanka, Andy Hovener, Tony Goodwin and Andy Knott. Row 5: Melissa (..arson, Melissa Hoftman, Jo Leen- back, Sharon Arbuckle, Alicia Hitchcock, Tonya Wilson, Angie Deaton, Sheila Mather, Kelly Rob- bins, Dale Downey, Scott Poffenberger, and Jim Wint. Row 6: Janet Taber, Amy Price, Janette Denny, Debbie Gross, Pam Richards, Sharon Tilly, Mary Burbrink, Sarah Coffman, Joe Arnholt, Steve Byrd, Keith Nolting and Chris Ogle. Row 7: Lisa Ar- thur, Barbra Kerns, Cathy Pelic, Beth Rager, Sonia Bennet, Christy Scheller, Rhonda Hovener, Tim Jones, Trent Rondot, Tim Nicely, Todd Kirckoff, Steve Diekoff. Row 8: Wendy Porter, Mary Smith, Barb Abel, Mary Holtsclaw, Susan Douglas and Dana Battin. Supporting the junior varsity squad, Sophomore Kelly Conway arouses crowd enthusiasm. RESERVE CHEERLEADERS: Bottom: April Getting the crowd going, the Olympian cheerblock kicks off another convo in sup- Kelly. Row 2: Linda Hockins, Yvette port of our fall athletic teams' acceleration to state final levels of competition. Wright. Row 3: captain Kelly Conway. Row 4: Nancy Diekoff and Sandy Schmeltz. Cheerblock, Cheerleading 57 Uniqueness: An Olympian Virtue Limiting the Olympic events to only Greek com- petitors for centuries, the games became general only after the Roman conquest. Among those victo- rious in the games and honored in the Altis were Ti- berius, Nero and other distinguished personages. Today, the games have expanded from total individ- ual sports to events in which individuals combine their efforts to achieve success as a team. Individ- ually, Indiana's own Kurt Thomas' performance in gymnastics gained not only recognition to himself, but also to the whole United States' team. In 1972 a student body of disoriented soph- omores and juniors began what is now tradition at Columbus East High School. Eight years later our school has enlarged to contain a student body num- bered at 1475 participants. Excelled members of our student body, both indi- vidually and together working as one unit, have stood out to receive local, state-wide and even na- tional recognition. Our athletic program has sent the majority of our varsity sports beyond the sectional level of com- petition. Senior athlete Blair Kiel was named by UCLA as the finest high school quarterback in the nation. Fittingly, Blair was the number one choice for In- diana's all-state high school squad and recipient of the Phil Eskew Mental Attitude Award. Also, Blair was named to the high school's all-American team. After screening, interviewing and testing place- ments, Seniors Pam Wheeler, Jeff Ryle and Connie Brown were selected by Indiana University's Honors program to study in Europe the summer preceding their senior year at East. Graduating in the top ten per cent of their class, East seniors elected and were granted admissions to college across the nation, ranging from Indiana's own Notre Dame to the selective private institutions of Drake and Duke. In 1972 a student body of 870 disoriented underclassmen began what is now tradition at East. Eight years later... we have stood out to receive local, state-wide and even national recognition. Munching on a piece of cake. Senior Brian Hanner enjoys the Super Celebration in recognition of the football AAA state championship. 58 Individuality Divisional Disguised as Fort Wayne DwengeKs volleyball participant. Junior Brian Barnes predicts the state volleyball fi- nal outcome to emcee Senior Mitch Weaver. Snuggling to the music of Cohesian, Sophomores Maria Kelly and Mike Frohman relax in the romantic Flome- coming atmosphere. Taking a break from the academic schedule, student the lunch mods in the cafeteria. During lunch is the only body members engage in a friendly card game during time of the day when card playing is legal at school. i n i v i u a I i t Individuality Divisional 59 4� % JllRSE: Kanen Cognati CAFETERIA STAFF: Rl'W one: Many Phegley, Walti Denton, Continue Thompson, Betty Bryant; Row two: LoAene Reynolds, Peggy Lcutoan, Charlene l oetz, Pat Conn; Row thn.ee: Imogene Hammond, Joan Pied ffex, Anna Hehman; Standing: Louise Lindsey, Virginia Wilson, Jo Ann Bozelt, UaAcia Baynes. CUSTODIANS: argarct Corner, Robeat Summers Pebble Palmer. JoAnn BezelI 'an age a mmm r 0 N V-------- Han P ai Keeping in with the. spinit of things, cafeteria Staff n ’nbem and Manganet shone it udent i pedal momenti. On the 0fiange and Bnown Vagi cafeteria wonkem Mean, on.an.ge and bn own hati, apnoni and pirn. They even make the iunchei colon.ful by making chocolate cake with onanae icing. Uiually ieen in the cafetenia anea, the commoni on along the nail ii the turnkey'i favonite pemon, the one and only Manganet. The uppenclassmen love Matching hen ihoo the loit tunkeyi out of the fonbidden aneai, eipecially Mhen accompanied uiith uianningi of detention. But Manganet'i job doei not end uiith tnapping tunkeyi. Alio, ihe Monks diligently with the othen custodians keeping oun ichool clean. Onganizing and cleaning aften football and baiketbail gamei, sweeping the flooni, cleaning the chalkboandi and itnaightening chalm one among the many duty aiiignmenti to keep Bait in A-1 condition. M i4. Kay Coffman, the ichool name keepi nebuilding student stamina and eliminating achei and palm, lined and oven-wonked itudenti dnag themielvei to the nume'i nett anea and beg fon an oppontunity to inooze duning unicheduled time. Supplying the 1200 candy bam coniumed Meekly by Bait itudenti one bookitone ladies Mm. Glendi Bggem and Mm. Shinley Albietz. In addition to junk food, itudenti become fniendi of the bookitone ladiei duning fnequent viiiti fon new pern, pencili and papen. How could anyone even fonget the long linei waiting to get the itacki of books. Selling ieaional tickets fon football and basketball games is the cnowd pleaien between book sale times. Of coume, the students’ favonite visit to the bookitone is to netunn the ( books at the end 0|$ the yean. I'STCXB: Skintty Albietz, dltnda Cqaens Lonene Reynolds 'anganet Cannen (kinking of the ' 1979-SO 'ting the uear of the Chim- Princioal Philip Houston scud tccall highlights : A Ti picat Vau Fc t Out Principal Viscus sing problems with teachers Meeting oeopte and hetping then solve problems Organizing cut riculum Talking to patents on the phone Reading mail and answering mil Msiting letters 'Attending meetings Facilitator and coordinator-trying tc mate cvettfbodu’s job easier Philip Ho us ton. Principal t'ilbur Mbietz, Asst. Principal for Student SeAvices Vr. Laierence Heuerdahl. Superintendent 62 Administration lax Ho ole., Asst. Paittcipai ion J ns true 101 i Robert GergltM, Asst. Vln.ector 0(5 Siuden Activities SCHOOL BOARD: Row one: Suzanne Smith; Row too: Rob- et£ Franke, Ham halt Penny, Suzanne Tnautnan, Lou me. Dalton; Rote thn.ee: Vn. Heyerdahl, Jamen Veav en, Evelyn Sep.and. OFFICE SECRETARIES: ary Lou Schoolen, Evtlun Sail e� Many Ann Coiuoay, Betti Hud- son Joe Giovaaini, Vtree-ton. o 5 Student Activities Administration 63 tu. Vcnna Cal vin helps seniors r f.an a college and schedules ninth, tenth,and elev- enth grade students for the next near, vis- iting colleges ith seniors, and working with 'xirer.fi and itudenti. She enjoys her job became, it' i realty getting to know people; it boils Secti to communicating with and helping students with whatever their basic concern I is at the time, Sports are important to her because they teach self-discipline, responsibility, sl'.anng and unselfishness. She believes they give one the goal to make good grades and good feelings overall, Also sht enjoys cooking, bike riding, wilkingirapidly), swuming, skiing, playing the organ and singing. nts with, the prek | I ten they face today is the factor .■.■men influenced U . Aittheng’s counseling careen, wtujJi began m 1961. After several wars Li teaching Social Studies at Columbus Hyh Scksci, 'ir. Anthony decided to branch off into the counseling field. it. fr.tl.ony tamed his counseling degree at Indiana University. M . Anthony testifies his career decision, 1 ve at- .«i ‘ ten interested in t eung students lives and I would like to kelp them if they ever need my guidance. ' •it. Anthony enjoys his hobbies trav- eling, camping, hunting and fishing, esp- ecially in Colorado. Hi. Harry Mies has been counseling It ears. He firs' ■ ecamr interested in counseling while working at Atterlury as the ■'uperviscr of General education. It gave. rim the Opportunit to help and talk with nwr.u t oung people about their problems.' Before coming to last, ' • HOtS taught i Social Studies at Columbus High School for three years. His favorite of manu hobbies, is Canadian ’Cildernrss Canoeing with his two soeu, Hike and Oanny. Also is daugh- ter Terri has attended a few joume is. Ur, Mies and his sons have canoed every suimer for the past f$ iiears. Cnee he and his sons took a three-week canoeing trip down the Alban: River. Before real- izing it, they had gone )00 miles from civilization ichere they entered tn Indian I village called Tort Hope. The Indians then arranged for a plane to pick teem up ikeloTs pave Fxibleu, U.S. History; Janice Cootdy, aide; Shinn '’•roves, aide; T Hadley, Vxivtx id,, Omanastics Coach Jim Han, Spanish 1,l,J,l, 5, hsst, $ Coach, Spanish Club, Thelma Hat field, Tifiring, Shorthand; Lion Hoilman, Economic , Vept. Chair- man; Frank Hughes, iology, Ado. Biology: Rau Jone , P.V.E., Moth; Vvomte JCeninm, History, rivermejit, English, Volleyball Pan Keenan.P.E. We . P.E. Zeta.ted, V.t. Co-00, PECA; John R. Kessler, Biologu, Curl's Tennis Coach; Wanda Lawless, Senior EngUik; Ray Lt lanc. Speech, Vwma.Play Director; Piggy Ann Lego, aide. Ballet and English axe v of the naj- 01 occupant in the life of Cynthia. ‘'cKillin, thi carmingly petite memo? with alert, intel tigint tut , ■ho ttachi junior Fnglish at la t High School. Galtet ha been a high- light in he life inct he u seven ears old, and it ms once hex dxtar to be a professional balltxina. Cfn.tL.ia still take tint amid the busy, unrelenting task of a teacnex to tali three hoax ballet classe thi.ee a A'eek at the tVwce Axt Centex on Washington Stxeet. Cynthia xemaxked that ballet c hex (cMt nth which the can re- lax and strengthen hex miscles. The most important occupant in ‘lx . HcJUltin's lift remain to e Uc iillin, the music teacher at Southside Junior High, t«ho she has beer, maxxitd to fox the past seven veaxs. Together thru enjoy hiking in Brown County fox a weekend or attending the Indiana Pepetery Theatre. Other hobbies she enjoy axe needlework, realms, initing, ptaumg the flute ard the recorder. Jr. the future, she plans to continue teaching ingtish, and when asked h � i plans fox ballet she stated, 'to take ballet lessons until V eights'. steAtotype. Sitting n the Living loom in f hront oh a blazing stone iixeptace, I ob- serve that utmost every household item is authentically antique, night down to the tog that thnee-gnat-old Jacob is playing with and tl e wicker basket which thn.ee-month- old Rachael could sleep in. While I sit on an antique coin bottom rocker and eat a piece of, zuchini cake, homemade by Hr. Nag, he explains the origin of the cabin. Like most oh the items inside it, the cabin 10as constructed over a two-year period by kimselh and Mary Lou, his The six-hoot, husky, bearded stature's rema-xk to the lack oh neighbors is, No, our neighbors are too close. When roe moved in, more than hour years ago, at night you couldn't even see another house’s light. As I tour the hco-story cabin, every room rehlects the appearance oh Hr. Nay, a mixture oh rustic houndation with an air oh homey laid-back comhort and inhormality. Completing my tour and. my visit, I leave with one distinct impression, This home is what every home should be, an extension oh its omen's personality. , bit Kim Russell ‘In. James Nay and son Jacob 66 Tacutt.y Jouce A bit, aide; Joan Hate , aide j Jer one BakeA, German 1,2,3,4,5, P.ussia for fun; Haney BalAtin, aide; tilt Games, Integrated Science. Pat Bokelman, aide; Ann Braxton, aide; Anita Brown, aide; Halph Brown, Indust- rial Arts; Linda Bryer, Sophomore English Heal Carmichael, Chemistry, Biology, dept. Chairman; Mary A. Clark, Concert Choir, Olympian Choir, Siting Choir, Spice Clarks Bars, Reflections; Karen Coffman, Horse; Loretta Cooksey, ll.S. History, Sociologg, Psychology; Sara Cox, aide. Danny Dixon, Geometry, Unified, Prob- ability and Statistics; Florence Dunn aide; Joseph Dutton, Junior English, Dept. Chairman; Vic Fields, TV Studio. Donna Fleming, Home Ec. What is the main goal that you want to ach ieve as a teacher? What influenced you to become a teacher? I think I was probably influenced most by the many excellent teachers I had in school since I enjoyed school, I wanted to make education my career. Claudia Shafer The idea that I enjoy helping other people gain Some knowedge, and seeing the advances that people make •£ [ they take the advantages of that help. Plus I enjoy working with students. John Kessler To help students develop a better attitud about themselves so they may develop a better attitude about others. Dan Keoun I want to instill my students the desire to learn and better themselves-not only in preparing them for their future vocation but so they will live productive lives in their community. Harold Welsh What do you think of relationship of Modular Schedule to student responsibility? Why do you devote your time to extra curricular activities t I appreciated them when I mxu in junior high and high school. I hope I c ut pass on some oj the opportunities 1 had. Bill Barnes Students must be made to recognize their responsibilities getting to class on time. Wallace Hurrai Facult ! 67 f ! t r r Phil Miller, Art 1-8, Vept. Chairman; Kenneth Murphy, Junior English; Watty Murray, P.E., Vr. Ed.; James Hay, History, Society and the Individual, Government, Geography; Lance Hmkirk, Math, Vept. Chairman. Ora Pemberton, Band; Patrtcia Prentice, Business Math, Shorthand 3,4, Typing 1, 2; Maurice Randall, Economics, U. S. History; Von Reed, Librarian; Roger Reed, Sophomore English, Reserve Basketball Coach, Asst. Varsity Basketball Coach. mm St � � t iSt ’I 4 Shirley Richards, Sophomofie English; Joyce Robertson, aide; Pat Schlamadinger, aide; Ron Semba, Business; Claudia Shaker, Senio a English, Girt's Swim Coach. Jon Shepler, French, Biology; John Sta ord, Adv. P.E., Health, Vrtver Ed., Head Football Coach, Girt's Track Coach; Rachel Stones., Reading Lab, Speed Reading; Vennis Sylvester,| Health, Vriver Ed., Girt’s Track Coach, Athletic Virector; Edward Tower, Geometry, General Math. Cornelius Vensteeg, Industrial Arts; Camille I Wagner., Business; Kenneth Warbritton, U. S. I History, Economics; Harold Welsh, Machine Tools, Machine Materials, Football Announcer, Basketball Timer; Vavid Whitehouse, World History, Government, Sponser o6 E.S.A. Rita Williams, Library Aide; Harold Wishon, I Introductory drafting; Jack Young, Chemistry, I Adv. Chemistry; Linda Young, Introductory I Algebra. 9 1 1 $ i H •'i i x i 68 Faculty e 93 B M . Lance. Newkirk could be summed up as a man uict i a smile on Ivis face and iong In his heart . Teachers and students Mill attest to the fact that Mr. Newkirk was always ready to lend a helping hand. Hi. Newkirk possessed a unique quality and philosophy fan. teaching. He uxu constantly telling jokes, remembers Senior Lori Grossman. He Mould always do little things to help, stated Mrs. Williams, the school library aide. He under- stood; if you didn't like algebra, he still liked ya, said Junior Kim 8urbrink. Hi. Newkirk was bom in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in Oakland City. He studied at Oakland City College, the University of Michigan, Indiana University and Purdue. He was a resident of, Columbus far only twelve years. He was an avid reader, the head librarian, Mr. Peed who recommended many westerns and historical fiction books to Mr. Newkirk will vouch far that. Mr. Newkcrk also enjoyed his involvement with Adult Education, where he taught Electri- city and Mathematics at J.U.P.U.J. As the head of East's Math Department, it was Mr. Newkirk's Idea to purchase the TRS-80 mini-computers, an idea many students have benefited from. Outside of school Mr. Newkirk worked part time as an electrician and carpenter. Mr. Newkirk was a concerned citizen; that um the reason he bought his motorcycle. He took a large amount of Involvement In energy conservation. He also helped others when they lost loved ones. He checked up on them from time to time. Mrs. Cox, math resource aide said it best, He was here because he wanted to be.. he loved the kids. Faculty 69 john Acton, Angela Adair, Gerald Adams, Teri Adams, Andrea Agostinelli, Willie Ahlbrand, Lee Al- lman, and Nathan Allman. Chris Alvis, Rebecca An- derson, Charles Anthony, john Arnholt, Brent Arnold, Mary Ashton, Donna At- wood, and Steve Bair. Marci Baker, Mike Baker, Tim Baldwin, David Bar- low, Kim Baming, Karen Barringer, Bryan Barwick, and Frank Bathory. Lewis Bathory, Dwight Beatty, Tim Behrman, Cory Beisel, Mark Bennardo, Clifsonja Bennett, joe Bi- erhaus, and Tom Bierlein. Brenda Biles, Marc Bird, Laura Bishop, Tim Blan- ford, Steve Boggs, Joan Bohman, Stacey Bostic, and David Bott. Annette Bradley, Lisa Bradtke, Connie Bragg, Morris Bragg, Margaret Brand, jim Branum, Brian Brock, and Tim Brooks. Bryan Brown, Bryan Brown, john Brown, Kelly Brown, Terry Bruner, Da- vid Brunni, Bobby Bryant, and julie Bryant. Mark Buckley, Darren Burch, Bettina Burton, Gary Burton, Susan Burton, Lisa Caffee, Rena Caffee, and Laura Cain. Scott Campbell, Christi Caplinger, Helen Carie, Melissa Carson, jill Car- teaux, Nick Chasse, Car- olyn Cheek, and Troy Cheek. Penny Cherry, Sharon Christman, Melissa Clapp, Debbie Clarkson, Tim Cof- fin, Sara Coffman, Becky Collier, and Sandy Combs. Sophomores 71 Julie Consley, Kelly Con- way, Vicki Coop, Brenda Cordry, Lisa Cornett, Todd Correll, Leah Cox, and Paula Cox. Kim Craig, Lindy Crea, Beth Crider, Sondra Crip- pen, Angela Cross, Patty Crouch, Tony Darnell, and Paul Dasovich. Debbie Davis, Angie Deamron, Hallie DeBell, Richard Deible, Chrystal Denney, Debbie Denny, Cathy DeVillez, and Bryan Dickens. Nancy Diekhoff, Tim Dill, Brian Dishman, Jeff Dixon, Scott Dixon, Rick Dobson, Susan Donica, and Rusty Dorsett. Paul Douglas, Terry Doug- las, Janice DuBois, Monte Dunaway, Mark Duncan, Steve Durham, Ron Dwe- nger, and Dawn Dyer. Sonnie Eaglen, Doug Eck- rote, Cindy Edwards, Ta- mar Ehramjian, Tony England, Pam Engleking, Roy Ervin, and Brian Fair. Becky Ferguson, Tim Fer- guson, Kathy Fetter, Jenni- fer Fields, Robbin Fields, Patty Fish, John Fitz- simmons, and Ron Fleet- wood. Brian Foist, Joanne Folkert, Liz Fortner, Mike Foster, Brad Fouch, Dan Fouts, Julie Franke, and Shawn Frederick. Brenda Froedge, Mike Frohman, Carla Fultz, Jeff Gabbard, Terri Gaither, Becky Galyen, Cindy Ga- lyen, and David Garvey. 72 Sophomores Dan Geary, Gordon George, Deenen Gibson, Paula Gilbert, Connie Giles, Bill Gilham, Susan Goforth, and Angie Good- win. Patricia Gorbett, Barbara Gray, Matt Greenlee, Pam Greenlee, Greg Griffin, Steve Griffin, George Gross, and LuAnn Hadley. Dan Hale, Mark Hall, Beth Hamilton, Teresa Ham- pton, ]odi Hand, Jeff Han- ner, Christine Harden, and Toni Harker. Lea Anne Harmon, Dianna Harper, Harold Harris, Lori Hartman, Pam Harvey, Mark Hasch, Junior Hash, and Lissa Hass. The Turkey Syndrome The East High School gym was silent. The entire student body eagerly awaited the judges' decision. When the an- nouncement was made, every member of the Sophomore Class stood and cheered. This was a spirit contest which was during a football pep rally prior to the state final football game. The Sophomore Class rallied their rowdiness to win class competition over the juniors and seniors. Each class had been given 30 seconds to com- pete, and the sophomores had out-shouted all the rest! The sophomores showed their spirit early in the year by creating the longest spirit chain. For each penny contributed, one link was added to the pa- per chain. Although they were behind in money contributions most of the collection week, the sophomores pooled their money to create a chain of 3,841 links. The big job of con- necting the nearly four thou- sand links together was done by Sophomores Kim Lewallen, Brian Merriman, Becky Collier, and Marc Bird. The sophomores also showed their spirit during the Christmas season when they raised money for Christmas baskets to give to needy fam- ilies. This Sophomore ESA sponsored project raised $210.15. Sophomore ESA repre- sentatives put collection cans in each of the resource centers and in the cafeteria where stu- dents were encouraged to do- nate their leftover lunch money. President Mike Froh- man said the project went over very well. Sophomore spirit can be seen everywhere around East- sporting events, dances, con- vocations, fund-raising pro- jects—and even in the class- rooms. They are eager to do their best at everything. Sophomore Missy Haymaker explains the spirit: We are the new class—new to the school and its ways. We're just show- ing everyone else that we can be just as proud and enthusi- astic about our school as they can. The best part of it all is that we are all having a great time showing it! Sophomores Marc Bird (left), Kim Lewallen (standing), Brian Merriman (right), and North visitor Mike Higham (seated), work diligently on the sophomore spirit chain. The final chain consisted of 3,841 links. Sophomores 73 Cheryl Hatton, Eric Hatton, Greg Hatton, Melissa Hay- maker, Brian Hazel, Sally Jo Hedger, Judy Helton, and Gary Hendricks. David Henson, Lori Hew- itt, Teresa Hilderbrand, Mark Hill, Angela Hilton, Jane Hite, David Hobbs, and Linda Hockins. Rhonda Hoevener, Claire Hoffman, Melissa Hol- comb, Mike Holley, Steve Hollinger, Tony Hood, Russell Hooper, and John Hoover. Jim Hoppus, Tina Horn- beck, Nathan Howard, Eric Hudecek, Keith Huff, Lisa Huffman, Robby Hull, and Chris Hunt. Melody Hunt, John Hutt, Todd Idlewine, Farriletta Ison, Leslie Jackman, Greg Jackson, John Jackson, and Vince James. Keith Jarvis, Sherry Jenkins, Dawn Johnson, Lana John- son, Maynard Jones, Dale Jordan, Bill Kazimier, and Mike Keck. Lori Kedrowitz, April Kel- ley, Chris Kelly, Jana Kelly, Maria Kelly, Raymie Kel- say, Jeff Kelsey, and John Kemmer. Susan Kent, Steve Ket- chum, Janice Kiel, Brent Kindy, Lisa King, Jo Kirk, Todd Kirkland, and Gail Kitterman. Steve Knight, Greg Lacy, Jane Lancaster, Nathan Lane, Walter Laurenti, Teri Lay, Charrie Lazzell, and Yvonne Leahigh. 74 Sophomores Pre-Dawn Ice Capades When most students are still tucked in bed dreaming, Soph- omore Susie Sawin is awake, putting on her skates and head- ing for the ice rink. Since Susie can remember, she has been ice skating. It was not until two years ago that Susie began thinking about skating seri- fourth. At the Lansing In- vitational in Michigan, Susie re- ceived third place out of six- teen other competitors. Now that she is sixteen, Susie must pass a series of tests given by the USFSA (United States Figure Skating Association) in order to qualify for com- ously. She began taking lessons petition. These tests will deter- e at an early age and has since become addicted to the ice. I love to skate. I'm taken in by the movement and the free- dom on ice. It's a form of ex- pression. Practicing time is important to her development of the rou- tines and skills. Susie is so taken in that she practices an average of 14 to 16 hours a week. With the help of her coach Susan Caudill, Susie has been able to compete in three different competitions. Her first com- petition was in the Tri-State meet of Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. In Michigan, she re- ceived eighth place. During her second year at the Tri-State meet in Ohio, she placed mine the skill level in which she will compete. With competition entry fees, hotels, food, traveling costs, outfits, skates, ice time and lessons, the sport of skating has become expensive. Susie's par- ents have set up a skating fund for the expenses. For the future, Susie just wants to pass the tests given by the USFSA. She believes she will probably give lessons to younger skaters, although she might like to audition for a part time summer job in an ice show. Whatever the future holds, Susie says she will keep skating in some form. Some people paint, some dance. I skate. I love it! Sophomore Susie Sawin practices her ice skat- ing routine at Lincoln Center. Susie averages 14 to 16 hours of practice a week working be- fore school, after school, and on Saturdays. loan Lehmen, Kim Lewal- len, Lisa Lewis, Beth Lian, Karin Lindsey, Jeff Linke, Staci Long, and Mike Love. Lisa Lutes, Tally Lykins, Lisa Lynch, Lisa Macy, Fred Mahoney, Phil Mahoney, lean Martin, and Lisa Mar- tin. Dominique Masters, Sheila Mather, Mark Mathis, Terry Matthews, Lisa Mattingly, Greg McCleery, Carrie McClure, and Rick McCoy. Mike McElroy, Wendy McGee, Tammy McKin- ney, Troy McKinney, Diana McMillan, Dee McNew, )oe Meek, and Brian Merri- man. Sophomores 75 Mary Ellen Simpson makes up Sophomore Ron Dwenger before he debuts as Harlen in East's production of Life With Father. One Young Tin Soldier The little soldier drummer boy marched steadfastly across the stage of Mill Race Play- house. Those steps started five- year-old Ron Dwenger in his career as an actor. The play was Steadfast Tin Soldier with Ron playing the little drummer boy. Eleven years have passet since that play, and Ror acting career have grown anc matured. He is now sixteen anc has appeared in several pla and musicals. Some of these in- clude The Wizard of Oz, Music Man, Oliver, Cheaper By The Dozen, and Meet Me in St. Louis pro- duced by the Mill Race Play- house and Central Junior High School. He also appeared in East's production of Life With Father. Ron retired from acting early in his career. It was his brother Randy who influenced him to return to acting. Randy participated in many plays which stirred Ron's interest. Since then, acting has become a major part of Ron's life. The majority of Ron's roles have been portraying serious characters. In the future he hopes to play more humorous characters as well as the serious ones. He feels that the variety of characters will broaden and enhance his acting ability. Ron enjoys acting so much se, Seeing plays makes people happy. Making people happy makes me happy! Ron is also an accomplished singer. He has been singing since he was in the fifth grade. He is a tenor in the Concert Choir and a member of Clark's Bars. Ron plans to continue singing in the Concert Choir and wants to continue singing with a small group. Participation in East's plays are Ron's current plans. After graduation, he plans to attend DePauw University and major in drama. He hopes to perform in Broadway plays and musi- cals. Someday Ron would like to teach drama. Kevin Meyer, Denise Miner, Mary Ann Miner, Becky Moore, Janell Moore, Kim Moore, Teresa Moore, and William Moore. Jerry Morgan, Ann Morris, Rodney Morris, Matt Mor- row, David Mote, Shari Mote, Brent Muellenberg, and George Muntean. Rhonda Myers, Penny Naugle, Jeff Neville, Mark Neville, Russell Neville, Dennis Newkirk, Binh Nguyen, and Linh Nguyen. Kerry Noblitt, Lisa Oakley, Karen Ollestad, Mark Or- lich, Roberta Overfelt, Cary Owsley, Dan Pardieck, and Umesh Patel. 76 Sophomores Wanda Patterson, Carlyn Patton, Ken Patton, Becky Payne, Ken Pelic, Kim Pel- ley, Russell Percifield, and Steve Perkins. Temple Perry, Lisa Phillips, Karen Pickens, Steve Pier- son, Karen Ping, Morris Pi- per, Ralph Pittman, and Leah Plummer. Marcina Poisel, David Po- lanka, Allen Posey, Tony Proffitt, Andrea Pruitt, jody Pugh, Steve Pursley, and Steve Rains. Tom Rayburn, Richie Reeve, Debbie Reynolds, Brian Richards, Robin Rich- ards, Shelli Richardson, jeff Richmond, and Anna Rider. Scott Riker, jeff Riley, Lynn Ritchey, Kellie Robbins, Melvin Robbins, Jennifer Roberts, Ron Roberts, and Kim Robinson. Nanette Rodman, Trent Rondot, Mike Roney, John Ross, Vicki Rowan, Tom Ruf, Becky Sallee, and Kim Sanders. Roger Satterfield, Susan Sa- win, Christi Scheller, Tammy Schisler, Sandy Schmeltz, Candy Schultz, Kevin Schultz, and Bill Schulz. Laura Scott, Bev Scrogham, Patsy Secrest, Christina Se- lig, Kim Senn, Mary Sexton, Sherry Sharp, and David Shehan. Delores Shelton, Diane Shepherd, Kandy Shep- herd, Patty Shireman, Darla Siegelin, Forrest Simms, Larry Simpson, and Scott Sims. Sophomores 77 Dan Siverson, Judy Skin- ner, Mark Slate, Anita Slat- tery, larry Small, Connie Smith, Dan Smith, and George Smith. Greg Smith, Kim Smith, Lisa Smith, Mary Smith, Mike Smith, Tony Smith, Gary Snyder, and Tina Sny- der. Tyler Snyder, Debbie Sor- rells, Sandy Sowders, Kevin Sparks, Melissa Spellman, Pam Spencer, Scott Spof- ford, and Mark Stache. Julie Stack, Brian Stapleton, Natalie Starnes, Jack Stephenson, Kim Steven- son, Sherri Stewart, Gary Stiles, and Jill Streit. Helen 'Carie'-s East Sophomore Helen Carie was the lone swimmer to represent East High School in the Girls' State Swim Meet, swimming in the 100 backstroke, The 400 freestyle relay team, of which she is a member, missed the state cut by a mere two-tenths of one second. Helen has been swimming in competition for only three years. She started swimming competitively with the Donner Swim Team, coached by Tom Beyer, where she received The Most Improved Person Award her first year. A valuable asset to the East swim team, Helen swims the 100 backstroke, 100 butterfly, 200 individual medley, and the 400 freestyle relay. She set records in all of her events ex- cept the 400 freestyle relay. It seemed she set records in order to break them again. Helen received the Most Valuable Person Award for the 1979 swim season, a tremen- dous honor for a sophomore. She was also presented the Zo- diac Award by her fellow swim- mers. This was given in humor to honor her unique hobby of astrology which she freely shared with the team. Although the swimming sea- son stops, Helen doesn't. She is busy keeping in shape running with the East track team. She also works out with the Donner swim team even though she can no longer compete as a part of their team. An immediate goal is to place in the finals of the state swim meet in the 100 backst- roke her junior and or her se- nior year. Helen plans to attend college and continue her swim- ming, but is undecided as to which college at this time. Her parents would like for her to se- riously consider attending In- diana University. I attribute my success to Tom Beyer, my East and Don- ner swim coach, my parents who have supported me all the way, and my close friend, Sara Wasmuth. Fellow sophomore swimmers Beth Hamilton, standing, and Pam Harvey, sitting, are busy signing a poster that stretched across the Commons to cheer Helen Carie on at the state swim meet. 78 Sophomores Mary Streit, Tammy Surber, Ron Talkington, Joe Tan- ner, Jill Tasker, Jeff Taylor, Gerald Tekulve, and Kim Tempel. Joni Tempest, Sandra Tem- pest, Tracy Todd, Kevin Tompkins, Carin Trilling, Jena Trobaugh, Liz Trotta, and Scott Tucker. Kim Turner, Jo Turone, Wiley Umphress, Bill Van- est, Debbie VanLiew, Jackie VanLiew, Bill Voelz, and Gerald Wade. Jeff Walker, John Walker, Regina Walker, Rick Walker, Brian Walls, Greg Warren, Beth Wasson, and Jill Watkins. Jennifer Waygood, Rob Weaver, Mark Wedan, Da- vid Weddle, Ronnie Weid- man, Gena Welch, Randy Wells, and Harrell Wesley. Tom Wetherald, Melissa White, Mark Whitehead, Andy Whitson, Alan Wil- kerson, Diane Willeford, Ken Willey, and Jim Wil- liams. Joan Williams, Kenny Wil- liams, Lana Williams, Twila Williamson, Troy Winter- rowd, Mark Wolfe, Sheryl Woodcock, and Yvette Wright. Angela Wyman, Brenda Yarbrough, Craig Yeley, Judy Young, Richard Zapfe, and Julie Zeigler. Sophomores 79 Barb Abel, jack Abernathy, David Abney, Jo Allman, John Anderson, Andy Andis, Jeff Anthony, and Jim Apple. Sharon Arbuckle, Joe Ar- nholt, Lois Arthur, Brenda Axsom, Joleen Baack, Ka- ren Babbs, Alyn Bailey, and Barbara Baker. Mark Baker, Steve Baker, Mike Baltus, Michelle Ban- ister, Bryan Bannister, Pam Bannister, Vickie Barnard, and Brian Barnes. Greg Barnsfather, Robert Bassett, Kim Bates, Dana Battin, Pam Bean, Link Behymer, Terry Belush, and Greg Bishop. David Black, Tom Blades, Tim Blandford, Ramona Blanton, Ryan Bode, Tim Bokelman, Kathy Bonnell, and Gina Boroughs. Diana Bottorff, Ron Bowen, Mark Bowman, Ken Bozell, Larry Brandt, Cindy Brantley, Ben Breed- love, and Dana Bridge- water. Chris Brock, Steve Broer- ing, Lee Brown, Cheryl Brumbaugh, Keith Brum- met, Greg Bryant, Randy Burk, and Kim Burbrink. Mary Burbrink, Renee Burnett, Ricky Burton, Gretchen Bush, Steve Byrd, Mandy Campbell, Todd Carteaux, and Debbie Car- men John Casey, Tracy Castor, Elizabeth Clark, Janet Clark, Phil Clark, Brian Cli- mer, Susan Cobb, and Mary Cochran. Lisa Comer, Tammy Com- pton, Donna Condon, Shelly Conway, David Co- pass, Keith Cooper, Mark Cooper, and Bryan Correll. Juniors 81 Rex Cottrill, Steve Cowan, Kim Curry, Ingo Cyliax, )oy Daugherty, Pam Davidson, Eleanor Davie, and Ken- neth Davis. Sally Davis, Angie Deaton, Carey DeClue, leanette Denney, Steve Diekhoff, Cindy Donica, Susan Douglas, and Dale Downey. Todd Downs, Larry Dun- kin, Paul Duncan, Debbie Dureya, Becky Eaglen, Kim East, Yolawnda Edge, and Angie Eggers. Jeff Eggleston, Jim Ehrm- jian, Beverly England, Cindy England, Danny Engleking, Cindy Elkins, Tammy Elkins, and Mich- elle Eppley. Brian Farrar, Jerrold Fergu- son, Tammy Ferguson, Rita Fields, Sherry Fields, Tammy Fields, Sharon Fish, and Elaine Fischer. Creativity has always been a large part of Jun- ior David Jaquess' life which is illustrated in his writing. David is involved in not only the Olympian choirs, but also is the president of the Junior Class. He actively participated in the spirit dress-up days. Sourire Fatiguee I have a very tired smile. It used to be my pride. And though it seldom showed itself, My smile came from inside. I used to smile at friends I love. At someone who was down, At funny jokes and dumb mistakes; Comedians and clowns. But now my smile has lost its glow; It's glued on from outside. It's like a mask which covers up The feelings that I hide. Society has laid the rules: A smile is just a greeting; You're a snob if you don't smile At everyone you're meeting. I have a very tired smile; It seldom comes with ease. O, culture of the insincere, Can I have my smile back, please? 82 Juniors Mark Fisher, Rila Fitz- simmons, Michele Flinn, Tammy Foist, Steve Foster, Bryan Fox, Cindy Frazier, and Dana Frederick. Pam Freels, Robert Frown- felter, Jeff Fry, Robert Ful- kerson, Robbi Gater, Dean George, Dave German, and Jeff Gibson. Sandy Gibson, Susan Glas- son, Tony Goodwin, Gina Gooldy, Cindy Gorbett, Kenny Graham, Troy Gray, and Burt Greathouse. Louie Green, Raney Green, Becky Greenlee, Debbie Gross, Bonnie Haddix, Clayton Haislup, Keith Hall, and Calvin Hamm. Louis Hammond, Susan Hanner, Dana Hanson, Jackie Harden, Melissa Harden, Brian Hart, Kevin Hashman, and Kevin Hat- ton. David Heideman, Karen Helt, Charlie Henderson, Debbie Hendricks, Tom Hendrickson, Bob Herron, Steve Hilgeman, and Jua- nita Hill. Kelly Hill, Danny Hilton, Dave Hilton, Alicia Hitch- cock, Paul Hoard, Denise Hodel, Jeff Hoeltke, and Melissa Hoffman. Andy Hoevener, Jennifer Hole, Mary Holtsclaw, Paula Holtzlider, Ron Howe, Kim Hudson, Rhonda Hunt, and Scott Hunt. Penney Huntsman, David Hurley, Tim Hutchins, Kelly Hyden, Renee Ison, Jimmy Jackson, Pam Jack- son, and Toni Jackson. Juniors 83 Tarzan Living in His Jungle Nursing one of his plants back to health, ju- nior Andy Andis adds some needed vitamins to a bed of young airplane plants. Living in a greenhouse might not appeal to everyone, but there is one student at East who has turned his bedroom into a jungle of exotic plants and ani- mals. Two years ago. Junior Andy Andis became interested in plants when his sister brought home some books and plants from a flower show. Andy be- gan collecting plants in the sev- enth grade. Since that time he has collected 200 plants and has expanded his hobby to in- clude 20 different kinds of fish and two rare items, a Japanese red-bellied newt and a piranah. His hobby rarely causes any problems, although it is time- consuming. It takes Andy about an hour each day to take care of his plants. The reaction Andy gets from his family and friends varies. He said his parents just ignore it; he is always bringing home a new plant. His friends are a little shocked at first, but they get used to it. With so many plants it would seem to be expensive, espe- cially since Andy feeds his pira- nah goldfish and beefhearts. But, the upkeep for this whole collection is from $2.50 to $3.00 a week. Andy is not only devoted to his plants at home, but also he volunteers his time at the greenhouse at East. He would like to extend his hobby into a career and would like to attend Purdue University to study hor- ticulture. When Andy goes to college he will have to make other arrangements for his plants. Someday Andy plans to own his own farm and commercial greenhouse. Tonya Jackson, Becky Ja- cobs, Greg janes, Kari lanes, David jaquess, Darla Jeffries, Kathy Jenkins, and Diane Jewell. Julia Johns, Kim Johnson, Stacy Johnson, Daniel Johnson-Bey, Yvonne Johnson-Bey, Janice Jones, Kevin Jones, and Terri Jones. Tim Jones, Tim Jordan, Rick Jordan, William Jor- dan, Desi Joy, Kay Kalst- rup, Mike Kamman, and Kim Keller. Becky Kelly, Craig Kelly, Trisha Kelly, Laura Kelsey, Jill Kemp, Barbara Kern, Kip Kiel, and Scott Kiel. Tim King, Todd Kirchoff, Richard Knight, Andy Knott, Jeff Land, Nathan Lane, Tim Lawson, and Carolyn Leahigh 84 Juniors Scott Ledbetter, John Line, Kim Lucas, Audrey Lloyd, Chester Lykins, Lori Lynch, Christine Mace, and David Mann. Robin Manning, Traci Marsh, Julie Maschino, No- lan Masters, Kelly Matlock, janet Matz, Julie Maudlin, and Diane McCart. Russell McClure, Cathy McGee, Teresa McKinney, Paula McMillan, Donnie McNeill, Bob Meier, Julie Merrick, and Cindy Merris. Phil Miles, Audie Miller, Angie Mings, Myra Mitch- ell, Greg Moody, Marcella Moon, Wayne Moore, and Kelli Mouser. Lisa Mullins, Teri Murphy, Tony Murphy, Vicci Neal, Tim Nelson, Craig Neth, Brian Neville, and Mark Neville. Beth Newton, Lam Nguyen, Tim Niceley, Mike Nicholas, David Nichol- son, Keith Nolting, Lee Ann Noltting, and Chris Ogle. Rob Osborne, Steve Otte, Pam Overfelt, Devon Pace, Darren Pardieck, Kelly Par- dieck, Charlie Parker, and Pam Perdue. Amy Perry, Bryan Perry, Karen Pfeiffer, Eric Phillips, Mark Phillips, Tim Pickett, Miles Percifield, and Sandy Plumm. Scott Poffenberger, Terri Ponder, Bill Pongrancz, Wendy Potter, Amy Price, Andy Price, Kelly Priest, and Kathy Reed. Juniors 85 Nanette Reed, Amy Rees, Kim Richards, Pam Rich- ards, Pam Rigsby, Kim Risk, Lesa Robinson, and Mark Roehrs. )ohn Rolston, Tonya Ron- dot, Chester Rooks, Alan Ross, Ronnie Roth, Tony Rothenbuehler, Mark Runge, and Bob Runner. Kenny Ryan, Angela Ryser, Debbie Sage, Cathy Sallee, Cheryl Sandhege, Linda San Miguel, Dean Sat- terfield, and Mary Schafer. Eric Scheidt, Cindy Schnur, Chrys Schooler, Rolena Schultz, Cindy Scott, Donna Scrogham, Rebecca Sears, and Rusty Seavers. Roger Shafer, )udy Sharp, Michelle Sherbundy, Lynn Shelffo, Clyde Shilling, Larry Sieglan, Frank Simms III, and David Simpson. Mary Ellen Simpson, Mike Skinner, Becky Slate, Tim Smiley, Lonnie Smith, Lor- rie Smith, and Teresa Smith. Randy Sowders, Eric Spangler, Missy Spear, Mark Spellman, J.D. Spur- geon, Kathy Spurgeon, jeanne Stafford, and Mark Stam. David Starkey, Lisa Starnes, Charles Stater, )oni Stephenson, Tim Stephen- son, Franklin Stevens, Dan Stokelman, and Sherri Stone. Todd Strahl, Jonet Taber, David Taskey, jon Tekulve, Sherry Thompson, Terri Thompson, Valarie Thompson, and Sharon Til- ley. 86 juniors Bittersweet Fall is coming Summer's ending. And all the while the two are blending. Into hours filled with happy sorrows: Fading days, unsure tomorrows. The time w'hen summer's sunsets pass As sand slips through the hour glass, And eyes turn toward the days of fall; Toward school, raked leaves, and, of course, football. School starts so vacation ends And we go back to greet our friends; To learn and grow in many ways And make mem'ries of common days. You think that the summer was ruthlessly short 'Til your team wins the tourney in your favorite sport; Or you see that old buddy you missed awfully bad; Or you make one good friend like you never have had. Those times help us live life As only we can And survive 'til vacation Returns once again. Rejoicing in their victory, juniors Tom Hen- drickson, David Abney and Mike Kamman share the experience of a state championship, being teammates and the friendships formed from such a relationship. Tony Volez, Tracy Wag- ner, John Wampler, Martin Warford, Jim Warner, Brian Watson, Mike Webb and Dee Dee Wells. Wendy Wells, Andy Whaley, Burt Wheeler, Diana Whipker, Vanessa Whited, Brad Wilhite, Chris Williams and Shele- tha Williams. Scott Williamson, Tonia Wilson, Beth Willy, Lisa Wineinger, Jim Wint, Car- men Winterrowd, Michelle Wolter and Shane Wolfer- ton. Carla Wright, Kenya Yea- ger, Elaine Young, Roger Young, Anthony Young- Bey, Chuck Zapfe, Bruce Zaring and Bill Zeigler. Elaine Young, Roger Young, Anthony Young- bey, Chuck Zapfe, Bruce Zaring, Bill Zeigler. Juniors 87 ECONOMICS PRINCIPLES APPLICATIONS OLSEN KENNED BOB ABBOTT jOHN A. ADKINS: Audio Vi- sual 2,3,4; T.V. Studio 2,4 JAN ABPLANALP: Cheer- block 2,4; ESA 4; Womens Track 2,3,4; Volleyball 3 SUSAN ALBIETZ TERESA F. ARTIS ANITA ALDRED RICHARD L. ANDERSON: FFA 3,4; T.V. Studio 2 SHARI K. ANDERSON: Cheerblock 3,4; Spanish Club 2 JEFF S. ANDIS SUSAN L. ARBUCKLE: Cheer- block 2,3,4; Altis 3,4; Junior Humane Society 2; DECA 3 JODY L. ARNHOLT: Cheer- block 2,3; ESA 3; Women's Gymnastics SCOTT H. ASHLEY PENNY ASHTON TIM AULT KAREN BAIR: Cheerblock 2,3; Women's Golf 23 4 LORI A. BAKER LINDA SUE BANKS GLENN E. BARKES PAMELA K. BARRINGER BRYAN LEE BARTHLOW Seniors 89 Come On and Lead Us On ership in the band, it's exciting to be on the field and hear the applause from the crowd, knowing that the band has come through. Daryl believes that one dis- advantage was that whenever mistakes were made, they re- flected on him. Besides being the band's drum major, as a senior, Daryl was also a member of our con- cert choir and occasionally ac- companied the choir on the pi- ano throughout high school. Daryl attended the First Church of the Nazarene where he was active in the youth group and served as their president. He gave a lot of his time to this job as well as to his contribution to the Columbus East High School Marching Band. JAMES D. BATES: Cheerblock 3,4; Cross Country 2,3,4 KIM BEASLEY: Cheerblock 2.3.4 DONNA F. BEISEL ROBERT H. BILLANY: Cheer- block 3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; Concert Choir 3,4; Men's Gymnastics 2,3,4; Men's Golf 2.3.4 NAOMI F. BIRGE BRYAN W. BIRKNER LORI BISHOP: Cheerblock 2; French Club 2,3,4; Timettes 2 RANDY W. BODE SCOTT BONNELL: FFA 3; Altis 3 THOMAS A. BOSTIC: Drama Club 2,3,4; French Club 2,3; Concert Choir 3,4; ESA 3 ED BOSTON: Quill Scroll 3,4; Spanish Club 2; Oracle 3,4; Men's Tennis 3,4; Base- ball 2,3,4 MELISSA A. BOTT: German Club 4; Wrestlerettes 2,3,4; Women's Swimming 2,3 Drum major Daryl Fleming: I feel it takes a lot of time to be a good drum major, in fact it took my whole summer. You have to be really devoted and want to do it to be effective. Marching and trying to keep the band to- gether is very difficult. I have spent many hours in frustration trying to learn to be a more effective drum major. Daryl Flemming's main re- sponsibility was to direct and keep the band together while marching. Jonie Lee and Mich- elle Klein worked alongside Daryl as drum majorettes. Since none of them went to special drum major's camp, they had to make up their own show- manship style of marching. It was also Daryl's job to keep up the band's excitement and mo- rale. To Daryl there were many advantages, as well as dis- advantages, in being the band's drum major. I believe that the biggest advantage to me was that being the drum major al- lowed me to experience a new dimension in leadership and re- sponsibility. When you have the highest position of lead- 90 Seniors CATHY L. BOTTORFF: Altis 3,4 MARK BRAGG ROBYN D. BRANOM: Span- ish Club 2,3; Marching Band 2,3; Girls State 1; Iorchcttes 2,3; Fiddler On The Roof 2; DAR Award EARLEEN V. BRINGI F MARGIE BROADUS GREG S. BROERING CONNIE E. BROWN DIANE BRUNER: Cheerblock 2; Wrestlerettes 2 ANNE E. BRUNNI: Spanish Club 2; Women's Golf 2,3,4 jERRY BUCHANAN: Football 2,3,4; AAA State Champs 4 TINA BUNCH SCOTT BURBRINK VICTOR BURTON MIKE E. BUTLER PENNY S. BYRD CHARLENE CAIN SHARON K. CAIN jON R. CAREY ERIC W. CAUBLE KATHY CHASTEEN: Health Occupations 3,4 Seniors 91 ROBERT L. CHRISTMAN: Cross Country 2; Men's Bas- ketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3 WILLIAM A. CLAMPITT: Chess Club 2; T.V. Studio 2,3,4; Football Manager 2 LORI D. CLAPP: Cheerblock 2,3,4; ESA 3; Altis 3, Student Life Editor 4, Ison Enthusiasm Award 3,4 ERIC C. CLARK SUE M. CLARK BRENT A. CLEM: Pep Band 2; Jazz Band 4; Marching Band 2,3,4; DECA 3 LORI A. COCKERHAM DARRELL R. COLE: Pep Band 2,3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4 CHERYL A. COLLINS ROBIN COMBS KENT COMER: Cheerblock 3; Men's Gymnastics 2 WILLIAM R. COMPTON: Pep Band 2,3; Jazz Band 2,3; Marching Band 2,3 To Scott Thelander, being ranked number one in the Senior Class does not really feel any dif- fferent than when the class of 1980 wasn't ranked. “To be totally honest, the recognition I've received as valedictorian has been nice, but it really hasn't affected me personally in any way. All Work — To some people studying and doing homework is the last thing in the world they would want to be doing, but to vale- dictorian Scott Thelander, studying is something he enjoys doing; he enjoys learning. It is hard to say exactly how much time I spend studying. I would say I spend anywhere from two to five hours total a day, some- times more if things pile up. Socially, Scott does not feel he has missed out on a well- rounded school life. I feel that some people might think I spend all of my time studying and sleeping-but that couldn't be farther from the truth. When Scott is not busy with one of his many extracurricular activities, he enjoys reading, bi- cycling, watching television and No Play? talking to friends. Some of the extracurricular activities Scott has been in- volved in here are ESA and German Club. His activities outside of school include Parks and Recreation Youth Board Member, representing the stu- dents of East on the Grade Level Study Program, and giv- ing swimming instructions to handicapped children during the summer for the Parks and Recreation Department. After graduation Scott plans, To go to college, probably De Pauw and go into pre-medi- cine, majoring in either chem- istry or zoology. After that on to med-school and after that hopefully I will become a doc- tor! 92 Seniors KEVIN CONDRA LeANNA ). COOKSON: Cheerblock 2,3,4; ESA 3; Health Occupations 4; Time- ttes 2,3,4; Women's Swim- ming 2,3,4 MARK D. COOMER: DECA 3,4 RONNIE L. COOMER TAMARA L. COON: Cheer- block 2,3,4 THOMAS L. COON: Cheer- block 4; Quill Scroll 3,4; Altis 3,4; Boy's State 3; Ping Pong Classic 2,3,4; Football 2,3 KAREN A. COONS: Cheer- block 3 CAROLYN S. CORN: Cheer- block 2,3; DECA 4 jOHN COTTRILL JEFF A. COX BRADLEY J. CRODDY JANICE D. CROSS PAT N. CROSS ELAINE A. CROUCH JULIE DAVIS: Cheerblock 2,3 MARCUS DAVIS: Football 3,4 ROCKNE D. DAY DARYL E. DECK: Sabrina Fair 2; Fiddler On The Roof 2; Don't Drink The Water 3; Bri- gadoon 3 CARMEN C.D. DENTON: Cheerblock 2; Quill Scroll 3; German Club 2,3; Oracle 2,3 Seniors 93 KATHY J. DICKEY: ESA 2,3,4 MARY BETH DIEBOLT: Cheerblock 2,3; Concert Choir 3,4; Swing Choir 4; Spice 3 GREG DIXON ANNETTE DONICA: Cheer- block 2 GREG DOOLEY: Cheerblock 2,3,4; T.V. Studio 2,3 DOUGLAS C. DOUP MIKE C. DUGAN TIMOTHY L. DUNCAN: Pep Band 2,3; jazz Band 2,3 KEITH D. DUNN: Men's Swimming 2,3,4 MIKE L. DUVALL SCOTT DYER: Men's Swim- ming 2,3 GREG W. EAGLEN DAVID EDWARDS JEFF ENGLISH LISA A. EPPERSON BETH ANNE EVANS: T.V. Stu- dio 3 THOMAS A. FENNER: Ger- man Club 2; Marching Band 2,3 MIKE D. FERGUSON MICHELE M. FIELDS jON E. FISCHER: ESA 2,3; Men's Gymnastics 2,3,4; Con- cert Choir 3,4 94 Seniors JEFFREY L. FISH: Oracle 4 REBEKAH A. FISHER: Pep Band 3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4 NORMAN FLEETWOOD DARYL ). FLEMING: Pep Band 3; Marching Band 3; Drum Major 4 TONY S. FOLCER: Cheer- block 4; Pep Band 2; Jazz Band 2; Marching Band 2 BETH E. FORSTER: Cheer- leading 2,3,4 CAROL A. FORSTER: Cheer- block 2,3,; ESA 3; Women's Tennis 2,3,4 CYNTHIA E. FORTNER: Cheerblock 2,3; Life With Father 4 MARK A. FOUST BILL FOUTS KAREN L. FOX: Spanish Club 2; Pep Band 2,3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4 JAY FOYST Candid Campus Close- Sampling the on-campus life- styles of co-eds, while still se- niors in high school, this year the guidance office offered something new to the 1980 graduates. A questionnaire was com- pleted by college-bound se- niors to find out which Indiana colleges they found most inter- esting. On the questionnaire the seniors were asked what they would like to find out from each. Then choosing the most popular colleges, the plans for the visits were completed. The purpose of the trips was to give students a chance to get a first-hand look at college life. At the various schools the stu- dents were given a tour of the campus so they would be able to see what they might not have seen on their own. They were given a chance to ask questions about requirements and other issues concerning student life. Some were able to talk with department chairmen about the school's curriculum. Housing facilities were investi- gated by visiting dorms, frater- nities, and sororities. Ten colleges were visited in- cluding Indiana University, Pur- due University, Ball State, De- Pauw, Indiana State, Indiana Central, Hanover, Franklin, But- ler, and IUPUI (Indianapolis.) Utilizing the school bus sys- tem, the trips were financed by the Bartholomew County School Foundation. Investigating the Indiana University at Bloom- ington, Seniors Denise Rayburn, Lee Ann Perry and Karen Coons were among the 30 East students who participated in the on-cam- pus visitation. Seniors from East traveled throughout the state to take a closer look at ten Indiana colleges and universities. Seniors 95 JILL E. FRANKE: Cheerblock 2,3; Women's Swimming 2,3.4; Women's Track 3,4 TODD D. FRANKE DON L. FRANKLIN: Wres- tling 2,3,4 LINDA L. GEARY MICHAEL L. GILPIN MIKE L. GORBETT JUDY B. GREDY: Cheerblock 4; Altis 3,4 JACQUELINE M. GREEN MARK L. GREEN LISA D. GREENLEE: Cheer- block 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2; Torchette 4; OEA 4 JANA S. GRISSOM KEVIN GRISSOM LORI G. GROSSMAN SCOTT P. GRUB JEFF D. GULLETT DANA HAASE KIMBERLY J. HADLEY: Cheer- leading 2,3,4 KEVIN D. HADLEY KRIS L. HAG EM I E R: Women's Track 2,3,4; Volley- ball 2,3,4, Semi-State Champs 4; Women's Basketball 2,3,4; Health Occupations 3,4 KEVIN J. HALL % Seniors Tuba, Unsung Hero Walking down the hall, one hears a raised voice yell, Hey, Tuba! Around turns a mam- moth 6'2 260-pound smiling reply, Hey-how ya doing? Known to everyone, friends and teachers alike, as Tuba, no one really remembers where Senior Brian Tooley's nickname originated. But after the 1979 high school football season, the whole state knew Tuba. Slighted for some unknown reason, Tuba was not chosen as an all-state center. Ironically, it was Tuba alone who man- handled Chatard's all-state middle guard Jerry Hanley in regional competition. After the Olympians upset Chatard 20-13, senior quarter- back Blair Kiel said, Brian Tooley had one of his best games tonight. I wouldn't want to play behind anyone else. In my opinion, Brian Tooley should have been all-state. That feeling was agreed upon throughout the Olympian squad. Senior tackle Jerry Rae Buchanan bluntly added, He (Tuba) showed these dudes that pick the all-state team who Brian Tooley is. Reflecting upon the season. Tuba smiled without bitterness about not being chosen all- state, The team had prog- ressed over the season. We eventually began to play as a team and were doing really great. I mean, we won the state championship. Wearing number 50, senior center Brian (Tuba) Tooley was a major factor in the Olympian's undefeated season. Overlooked by the polls. Tuba was honored by his team- mates b being named tri-captain of the 1979 Class AAA state championship squad. MARK D. HAMILTON HERB L. HAMM: Health Oc- cupations 4 SCOTT R. HANCOCK BRYAN HANNER MICHELLE K. HARRISON: Cheerblock 4; AFS 4; Women's Track 2,3 GREG L. HAVILL: Golf 2,3,4 KENNETH L. HEDRICK MARK C. HELTON MARY A. HENDERSON MELISSA L. HENDERSON: Pep Band 2,3; Marching Band 2,3,4 MICHAEL S. HENNEY: Pep Band 2,3,4; Jazz Band 2,3; Marching Band 2,3,4; T.V. Studio 2,3,4 K. DOUGLAS HENRY Seniors 97 How do you feel about the draft being reinstated? I'd go if I had to, but I don't think women should have to go. TONY FOLGER I guess it's necessary, but I don't think we should be involved with another country un- less it poses an immediate threat on us. TIM ROSS If the draft is reinstated and I am drafted, I would go, but it would interrupt my plans for college. RANDY BODE DAVID A. HESTING STELLA M. HIGGINBO- THAM BRAD HILLMAN: Oracle 4 CHERYL L. HODEL: Cheer- block 4; German Club 2,3,4; Torchettes 2,3,4 KIM K. HOOVER BOB D. HOPKINS jULIE L. HOVDEN: Pep Band 2,3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4; Concert Band 2,3,4 YANICE HOWELL: Cheer- block 2,3,4; Marching Band 2; Health Occupations 3; Altis 3,4 ELIZABETH ANN HUGHEY: Cheerblock 2,3, Pres 4; ESA 4; Altis 4 ANNETTE M. HULL: Olym- pian Choir 4; T.V. Studio 3,4 CINDY HUNDLEY: Cheer- block 2,3; Women's Tennis 2,4; Women's Golf 2 STEVE J. HYDEN STEVE B. HYMAN: French Club 2; Marching Band 2,3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4 BOB A. IMEL PHIL J. JACKSON KIM K. JEWELL BUDDY A. JINES JANET C JOHNSON JEFF JOHNSON JULIE J. JOHNSON TERESA D. JONES: Cheer- block 2; DECA 3,4 VALERIE D. JONES: DECA 3,4 ROBERT L. JORDAN: Oracle 3,4; Men's Tennis 2,3,4 DOUG D. KAMMAN: Foot- ball 4; AAA State Champs 4; Men's Basketball 23 DAVID M. KERNS: Drama Club 2; Spanish Club 2; Sabr- ina Fair 2; Men's Gymnastics JAY A. KIEL BLAIR A. KIEL: Football 2,3; AAA State Champs 4; Men's Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4 PENNY D. KINNEY: Cheer- block 2; DECA 3,4 JEFFREY R. KIRK MICHELE M. KLEIN: Pep Band 2,3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4; Flag Corp 3 ROXANNA KNEZ MARK A. LAFFERTY Seniors 99 SANDRA j. LANCASTER: Cheerblock 2 PAM j. LASHLEY IONIE E. LEE: Pep Band 2,3; Jazz Band 2,3; Marching Band 2,3,4; Concert Choir 3,4; Spice 3; Speech Team 3 TINA LEESTMA: Women's Gymnastics 2,3,4 CARRA L. LIAN: Cheerblock 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2 SANDY LIKENS: Cheer- leading 2; Cheerblock 3; ESA 3 LAURA LINGLE MICHAEL E. LITTLE JEFFREY F. LITTRELL DAVID LASEY TIM D. LOYD: Cheerblock 2,3,4 MARSHA K. LUCAS How do you feel about women being instated into service? I'm not really for equal rights, but if they have to ... No, I don't think women should have to go. KAREN COONS I don't look forward to it; if it happens I'll go JENNY MOORE It kind of scares me, but I think it's good. I think women should have to help just as much as men-especially if they want ERA passed. AMY TATLOCK 100 Seniors JANNA D. LYKINS: Cheer- block 3,4; Altis 4; Model U.N. 3 LINDA C LYONS ROBYN K. MAHONEY: Cheerblock 4; German Club 2,3; Volleyball 2,3 CLINTON E. MANN: FFA 2; Pep Band 2; Jazz Band 2; Marching Band 2; Wrestling 2 ANGELA C. MAPLE: Women's Swimming 2,3,4 LANCE J. MARSH STEVE MARSH RANDALL K. MAY: Cheer- block 4; Speech Team 3,4; Spanish Club 2; Pep Band 2; Jazz Band 2; Marching Band 2; AFS 4 JENNIFER K. McCLURE: Cheerblock 2,4; ESA 2,3; French Club 2,3,4; Concert Choir 3,4; Women's Track 2,3,4; Volleyball 3 CLIFFORD D. McDANIEL: Pep Band 2,3,4; Jazz Band 2,3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4 SHARON J. McELROY GARY W. McKINNEY KAREN G. McNEELY: Cheer- block 2,3; ESA 3; Sabrina Fair 2 HEBERT K. MEINZ CHARLOTTE D. MEYER: Cheerblock 4; German Club 3,4; Volleyball 2,3,4, State Runner-up 4 DAVID ALLEN MILLER: Base- ball 2,3,4 MARK R. MISKE MARDAWNA L. MONT- GOMERY: Chess Club 4; Spanish Club 2,3; Pep Band 2,3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4 GLEN MOON CHRIS T. MOONEY Seniors 101 JENNIFER M. MOORE BRENDA K. MOORMAN: Cheerblock 2; Health Occu- pations 3 TAMMY L. MORRIS JILL M. MOSS CATHY MOTE: Spanish Club 2 KELLI D. MUIR SHERYL L MUIR KENNETH L. MUNDY: Marching Band 2,3 TAMMY R. MURPHY JEFFERY D. MYERS KATHY L. NARWOLD BRENDA L NAY REBA G. NEAL: Spanish Club' 2,3; Wrestlerettes 2,3 DEBORAH L. NEVILLE: Cheerblock 2; DECA 3,4 JAMES C. NEWKIRK GAIL D. NEWTON: Cheer- block 3; Quill Scroll 3; Ger- man Club 2; Pep Band 2; Jazz Band 2; Marching Band 2; Altis 3 SUZY NICHOLAS: Women's Basketball 2,3, 4 ERNIE NIEMOELLER GRANT NOBLITT MIKE NOLTING 102 Seniors DEBBIE ). NORRIS JOHN OBRIEN: Cheerblock 4; T.V. Studio 4; AFS 4; Ping Pong Classic 4; Men's Swim- ming 4; Men's Track 4 KEITH O'CONNELL VERONICA ONDIER KIM J. ONEAL ANNETTE OVERFELT: Olym- pian Choir 2; Swing Choir 4; Concert Choir 3,4; Spice 2,3; Fiddler On The Roof 2 CARLA OVERSTEAD KEITH A. OWEN: Wrestling 2,3,4 DANA D. PARDIECK CATHY ). PELIC: Cheerblock 2,3,4; Quill Scroll 3; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Altis 2,3 TERESA PERKINS TIM K. PERKINS Making People Happy Making people happy may not be the goal of most high school students, but for Senior Tom Bostic, it's a way of life. Tom, an enthusiastic student of Columbus East High School, is very involved in many of the activities at the school. Tom's interest in dramatics began when he was in the eighth grade at Central Junior High School, when his eighth grade English teacher encour- aged Tom to try out for an up- coming play. He did and suc- ceeded at his first attempt toward acting. After that, one play led to another. Since his sophomore year Tom has participated in every major dramatic production at East, but says, I don't think I want it as a career, but it's a great hobby. His future plans are to go to Cincinnati Bible College after graduation. Then, after finishing college he wants to be a Christian Minstrel. Since his plans seem to be set, now he just likes to enjoy life as it comes. My favorite pastime is having fun and mak- ing people happy. Tom is very outgoing and will just walk up to anybody and start talking. I hate to see people alone; I believe people are individuals and should be treated nicely. Tom's individuality has led him to be one of the creators of H R Block. He likes to be in- volved in spirit days and says, I like to be different; I don't want to be in the crowd, I want to be among the crowd. Transposing himself into an old doctor for the 1979 fall production of Life With Father Se- nior Tom Bostic applies stage make-up to em- phasize age. Dramatics has been a large part of Tom's life ever since he developed an inter- est in the field during junior high school. Seniors 103 LEE ANN PERRY ANITA D. PHILLIPS: Pep Band 3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4; Junior Humane Society 2; AFS 4 KATHY PHILLIPS VYRAN L. PHILLIPS TAMMY L. PICKETT BETH A. POFFENBERGER: Cheerblock 2,3,4; H R Block 3,4; Speech Team 3,4 PAM POYNTER: Cheerblock 2; Altis 2, Photo Editor 3,4; Model Legislature 2 LIZ PRICE TERRY A. PROFFITT: Cheer- block 2,3; Oracle 4; Gold Key Art Award 3 DENISE A. RAYBURN I ISA A. RENNER: Cheerblock 3; ESA 3; Health Occupations 4; Women's Track 2,3,4 SANDRA REYNOLDS JAN A. RICHARDS: Women's Gymnastics 2,3,4 TINA RICHARDSON: ESA 2; Spanish Club 2 JENNIE RICHMOND: Cheer- block 2,3; Spanish Club 2 MARTINA V. RIEKER: Cheer- block 2,3; H R Block 4; Drama Club 2; German Club 2,3; Women's Tennis 2,3,4 TODD D. RITTMAN LISA RITZLINE: Quill Scroll 3; Spanish Club 3; Altis 2,3; Women's Track 2,3,4; Women's Basketball 2,3,4 JULIE A. ROACH GLENN W. ROBBINS 104 Seniors Players Become Coaches For years adults have been volunteering their time to help kids and young adults. Now, as seniors who are near adult- hood, some students decided it was time for them to start help- ing those younger than them- selves. Two such seniors. Bob Jordan and Ed Boston, actively participated in the basketball program at the Columbus Boy's Club. Bob and Ed have coached boys from the ages of nine to twelve for two years at the club Both Bob and Ed played bas- ketball at the Boy's Club when they were younger. So that is how they became interested in coaching for the program. Bob explained that coaching takes about an hour and a half a week for about four months. In those four months, Bob and Ed coached their eleven and twelve-year-olds to a winning season and second place in their age group. I enjoy working with kids and I thought coaching would be a good experience, Ed said. Bob added, I guess I coach for the same reason anyone coaches-l like kids. I may not have much to offer in the field of basketball experience, but I like to make the games fun. Some of the other coaches at the club are more serious, really too serious. They take all the fun out of the game for the boys. Coaching later in life is a pos- sibility for Ed, who will be mi- noring in coaching for four years at Ball State University. After playing basketball at the Boy's Club for two years as a youngster. Senior Ed Boston decided to help coach a group of eleven and twelve-year-olds. Ed's team finished with a winning season and second place in their age group. KATHY S. ROBBINS: DECA 3.4 KIM A. ROBERTS: DECA 3; Volleyball 2,3,4, State Runner- up 4 CAROLYN L. ROBERTSON CHRIS A. ROBINETTE: Altis 3; Oracle 3; Boy's State 3; Football 2; Men's Basketball 2.3.4 VICKI L. RODGERS JAMES E. ROSEBERRY JAY A. ROSS RICK L. ROSS: Football 2,3; Baseball 2,3 TIM R. ROSS MARY JANE RUF: ESA 2; Altis 2, Junior Editor 3 KIMBERLY A. RUSSELL: Cheerblock 2,3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; ESA 2,3; German Club 2,3; Altis 2, Co-Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Oracle 2, News Editor 3; Girl's State 3 TIM RUTAN: Spanish Club 2; DECA 3,4 Seniors 105 Working as an aide in the library, Senior Vicki Rodgers found a useful way to utilize her time. Vicki believes that working in the library and helping others is a very beneficial experience. Effective Use of Time Often at East, one may hear a student say, I've got so much free time and nothing to do- it's so boring. If students would just open their eyes and look around, there is plenty to do and a lot to become active in, if a student is interested. One student, Vicki Rodgers, decided she would use her free time effectively—to help others. Vicki has been a library aide ever since the beginning of her junior year. I work approxi- mately two to three hours a day in the library, averaging fifteen hours a week. I usually spend all my unscheduled time in the library except lunch hours, Vicki explained. Vicki found that working with people was the biggest asset to being a library aide, What I like most about working in the library is meeting people and talking to them. You really meet a lot of interesting people working in the library. Problems do arise while working in the library, Vicki stated, The one thing that I really dislike while working is some people come in and start a big hassle with Mr. Reed, head librarian, because they want to get out of paying for their fines or they forget to bring back a book for a long time. After graduation, Vicki does not plan on being a librarian. Instead, Vicki plans to study business at I.U. Vicki hopes to one day become a certified public accountant. JEFFREY W. RYLE: Drama Club 3,4; German Club 3,4; Speech Team 2,3,4; T.V. Stu- dio 2; Sabrina Fair; “Fiddler On The Roof ANGIE SANDERS KEVIN D. SANDLIN: Speech Team 3; Spanish Club 2 PHIL R. SATTERFIELD MARCIA SCHAFFER: Cheer- block 4; H R Block 4 ROBERT J. SCHELLER: Cheer- block 3,4; Speech Team 3; French Club 2,3,4 BOBBI S. SCHMIDT: Cheer- block 2,3,4; Health Occupa- tions 4; DECA 3 KIM SCHULTZ MARK SCHULTZ JUDY SCHULTZ BILL J. SCWARTZKOPF: Ping Pong Classic 2,4 GARY SCROGGINS 106 Seniors BARBARA SCROGHAM STEPHEN SCROUGHAM MIKE SEARCY: Cheerblock 3; Men's Gymnastics 3 DAN E. SETTLE DOUG A. SETTLE: Cross Country 2,3,4; Men's Track 2,3,4 PAMELA j. SETTLE: Health Occupations 4; Women's Track 2,3; Volleyball 2,3,4, State Runner-up 4; Women's Basketball 2,3,4 TROY L. SETTLE: Altis 3,4; Men's Tennis 2,3,4 GLENNA D. SEWARD GARY L. SHAFER RHONDA S. SHAFER TRICIA E. SHAFER: Cheer- block 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2; FFA 4; Women's Tennis 3; Altis, Senior Ed. 4 DAVID G. SHUFF TARA SIEGLE ROXANN E. SIPES: Cheer- block 2,3,4; ESA 3; Women's Track 2,3,4; Women's Gym- nastics 2,3 LOLA M. SLATTERY MARGIE A. SLEETH BONNIE S. SLUDER: Cheer- block 2,3,4; H R Block 3; Spanish Club 2 TONI S. SMILEY: Cheerblock 4; Spanish Club 2; Altis 3,4. GEORGE D. SMITH jOYCE K. SMITH Seniors 107 PATTY M. SMITH SHERRI SMITH: Cheerblock 3,4; Health Occupations 4; Women's Tennis 4. TERRY SMITH TROY SMITH ELLEN M. SNIVELY MIKE A. SORRELLS: ESA 2; Boy's State 3; Baseball 2,3,4 GLEN SPINKS: Football 2,3,4; Men's Basketball 2,3,4; Base- ball 2; Football AAA Champs 4 MARK G. SPINKS: ESA 3; Men's Tennis 2,3,4; Men's Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4 TIM S. STACHE: Cheerblock 2,3,4; Men's Golf 3,4 MARIA G. STACK: Girl's Bas- ketball 2,3,4; Volleyball 2,3,4, State Runner-up 4 ALETA D. STAM: Cheerblock 2,3,4; ESA 3,4; Olympian Choir 2; Concert Choir 3; Spice 2; Women's Track 2,3,4 MARK G. STAPLETON: Cheerblock 2,3,4; Altis 4; Football AAA Champs 4 Cultures Intermingle Lives I miss my family and friends and I think of them a lot, but part of AFS is making new friends and living in a new family. I think I have been very fortunate because everyone makes me feel at home. It's neat living where it is so different. To exchange students )ohn O'Brien, Veronica Ondier and Roxanna Knez, the United States is vast and surprisingly different from their homelands of New Zealand, Kenya and Bolivia, respectively. The AFS students agree that the attitudes toward higher education between the U.S. and their home countries dif- fers. There seems to be a greater importance of carrying on to college here, but the edu- cational system is different. John explained that for stu- dents in New Zealand, empha- sis is placed on attaining pass- es” in subjects required in public examinations which are given annually. The private school I attended was more ac- ademic. The work being done at the senior level in the U.S. I covered two or three years ago. This has been the general opin- ion of other AFS'ers all over America that I have been in correspondence with over the year. Unlike John, upon arriving to the United States, neither Ve- ronica or Roxanna could speak English. But both girls agreed that they picked it up quickly and English was the favorite subject while at East. I like it a lot. It's a pretty language. That's why I came here—to learn some English, Roxanna ex- plained. In July John, Veronica and Roxanna had returned to their homelands, taking with them bits and pieces of American culture. 108 Seniors DENNIS J. STEMPER CINDY Y. STEPHENSON ROBERT STILLINGER DARLENE A. STING: Cheer- block 2,3,4; Health Occupa- tions 4; Altis 3 DAVID L. STONECIPHER: Boy's State 3; Men's Golf 3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4 GREGORY A. STREIT SHERYL A. SWEENEY: Con- cert Choir 2,3 LORI L. TANNER: Cheerblock 2; Volleyball 2,3,4, State Run- ner-up 4; Women's Gymnas- tics 3,4 AMY M. TATLOCK: Cheer- block 2,3,4; ESA 2,3,4 CHRISTY TAYLOR jULIE K. TAYLOR SCOTT A. TAYLOR: German Club 2; Olympian Choir 2; Swing Choir 2; Concert Choir 3; Barbershop 2 EDDIE R. TEKULVE: Olym- pian Choir 2; DECA 2,3,4 SCOTT E. THELANDER: ESA 2,3,4; Barbershop 2; Altis 2; DAR 3; Valedictorian CARLA S. TOMPKINS: ESA 2; Women's Gymnastics 2 BRIAN K. TOOLEY: Cheer- block 3; Football 2,3,4; Wres- tling 2 CAROLYN H. TRILLING RICK TRIMPE CHERYL TROWBRIDGE STUART TUCKER Seniors 109 DONALD H. TUNGATE: DECA 23 4; Football 23,4; Baseball BRIDGET A. WAGNER AMBER L. WALLACE DAPHNE L. WALLACE LISA G. WALTERS: Spanish Club 2; Concert Choir 3,4; Spice 4; Volleyball 2,3 RICK D. WALTERS BOB E. WALTZ JOHN S. WAMPLER KAREN S. WARD BRENT R. WATSON JENNY L. WATSON MITCH WEAVER: Cheer- block 2,3, Pres. 4; ESA Pres. 4; Men's Gymnastics 2,3,4 KEN WEICHEMAN NATALIE WERTZ: Cheer- block 2 ANGELA K. WEST: Cheer- block 2; H R Block 3; Speech Team 3; T.V. Studio 2; Flag Corp 4 MELISSA WETZEL PAM S. WHEELER: Cheer- block 2,3,4; German Club 2; Women's Track 2 BRIAN E. WHIPKER: Football 2,3,4; Wrestling 2,3,4; FFA 2,3, Pres. 4 DOUG E. WHITE KAREN D. WILEY: Cheer- block 2,3,4; Timettes 3 110 Seniors DENNIS R. WILKERSON ANN M. WILLIAMS GLEN T. WILLIAMS: Cheer- block 4; French Club 2,3,4; Cross Country 4; Men's Track 3 MARK L. WILSON: Cheer- block 3,4; History Bowl 4 TONDA WINGLER: Altis 3,4 RUSSELL WITHERS DEBBI WOOD DEBRA L. WULFHORST: German Club 2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Jazz Band 2,3,4; March- ing Band 2,3,4; Girl's State 3; Women's Swimming 4; Speech Team 3 DAVID YOUNT: Cheerblock 3,4; ESA 2, Vice-Pres. 4; Oracle 2,3; Gymnastics 2,3 AMY J. ZEIGLER Enjoying one of their last days of high school together. Seniors Carla Tompkins and Mary Jane Ruf socialize in the Commons the after- noon of the state final football playoffs. Carla and Mary Jane were among the first group of seniors ever to graduate at mid-term in Bar- tholomew County. '80—First Early Grads 1980 was the first school year any senior graduated in seven semesters. Though they had to take their required English eight and government or economics in the summer, most seniors believed they benefited from early graduation. Mary )ane Ruf worked part- time after mid-term graduation to earn some monev for school in the fall. Tim Rutan also elected to graduate in seven semesters so he could work full time at Marsh food store. Tim ex- plained, I wanted to start work early and save some money, then maybe I'll be able to enjoy my summer a little more. Kim Russell feels that mid- term graduation is a good idea if the person wants to further their education, but if the stu- dent wants to just get out to goof off—I wouldn't. After graduation Kim took 15 hours of credit college courses at I.U.P.U.I. Carla Tompkins got married on January 26, 1980, eight days after she graduated. Overall for the first mid-term graduation there were ten se- niors who graduated in seven semesters. Other graduates in- clude: Cheryl Collins, Kevin Hall, Bob Jones, Lori Moore, Judy Strange and Steve Marsh. The graduates had the option of receiving their diplomas right away or waiting until spring to march with their class in the graduation ceremonies. Seniors 111 Hey! Look! See that guy? I know him! I went to school with him! He's Blair Kiel! tin Vbse mu) Terwml Offensive Criminal Reward Offer WANTED in seven states: Ala- bama, Indiana, Tennessee, Michi- gan, California, Pennsylvania and Ohio. During the past three years he has been guilty of: escaping from the grasp of defensive line- men, leaving opposing coaches in awe, causing hometown fan heartaches with last-second field goals, and his latest caper, guiding the Olympians to a triple A state football championship. The victo- rious Blair Kiel. Many descriptions can oe found at East about Blair. He's a JOCK! exclaims one senior girl. Senior Greg Eaglen puts it simply, He's the best around here. English instructor Roger Reed agrees, but broadens the scope, Blair Kiel is the best athlete Co- lumbus has ever had. Besides the seven colleges, Blair received numerous other college offers, until he narrowed his decision to Notre Dame. Since his freshman year at Southside Junior High School, people have been anticipating Blair's success. He said that all his friends and family want him to perform well. He has yet to let them down. Blair handled the pressures of his position well—just ask any spectator who witnessed his last-second field goal, which beat Floyd Central his junior year. That was not luck. Fritz and Sylvia (you can't for- get Mrs. Kiel, the lady with the fog horn at all the games.) Kiel must have known something we did not, because on November 29, 1961, they christened their first born Blair Armstrong Kiel. At an early age Blair's parents bought him a goal post and Blair filled many summer hours kicking the pigskin as early as 5:30 a.m. Kicking field goals as far and accurately as Blair does requires a great deal of practice. Blair doesn't care that much for prac- ticing, but quickly adds he would not practice if he did not love the sport so much. Blair thanks the Good Lord above for his talent. That talent has enabled him to set the goals he did for himself as a freshman: to be all conference as a soph- omore, to be all state as a junior, and all-American as a senior. One by one, they all fell into place, enabling Blair to accom- plish what he set out to do-a feat seldom achieved. Blair is ranked eleventh in his class of 400. He said that some of his most cherished memories are from his high school days. Blair also cherishes the close relation- ship of his family. He said that when in college he will miss his brother Kip the most. Kip, a junior linebacker and tightend, has spent many hours tossing the pig- skin back and forth with his older brother. Above all the honors bestowed on him, what ranks the greatest to date? When I looked up at the clock at North Central and the clock was 0:00. Blair looks to the future and has set his sights on the Heismann Trophy—football's highest award—but not out of his reach. As he graduated, Blair took a long list of honors and awards with him: letters in ten varsity sports, basketball MVP of the 1979 Holiday Tourney, all sectio- nal, regional and semi-state his sophomore year and all confer- ence his junior year, baseball all conference and co-MVP his ju- nior year, the Phil Eskew Mental Attitude Award, All Hoosier Hills Conference for three years, All State for two years, MVP of the 1979-80 State Champion team. Parade All American, and a men- tion in Sports Illustrated. Feelings about Blair may be mixed, but no one can take away the fact that he is an exceptional athlete. Blair said it best, I make mistakes, ... I'm human just like anybody. In a few years, East students may look up to say, Hey, look! See that guy? I know him. I went to school with him, he's Blair Kiel. by Mark Stapleton 112 Blair Kiel-Up Close and Personal Kissing and hugging his mom, Blair Kiel thanks everyone, espe- cially his parents, for their help and support at the Olympian state champion reception at 3:30 a.m. in the East gymnasium. In appreciation for their support throughout the Olympian's winning season, quarterback Blair Kiel presents the cheer- leaders with corsages. Escorted by North Senior Tammy Muir, Blair Kiel was chosen the 1979 Homecoming Powderpuff King. Leading the Olympians to the first state championship, Blair Kiel is once again interviewed by anchorman Chet Coppick. Blair Kiel-Up Close and Personal 113 Returning a Fort Wayne Dwenger serve, senior co-captain Pam Settle led the Olympians in sets, averaging 97 per cent. Ah-the spoils belong to the victor! Champions junior Mike Kamman, Senior Mike Smiley and Junior Anthoney Young-Bey enjoy a congratulatory cake from an Olympian fan and their first state trophy. Mastering the scissor kick, junior Mark Phillips completes his side horse routine during the Columbus Invitational. Sure shot Senior Greg Havill adds an- other two to the Olympian effort as the team defeated Loogootee and Law- renceburg to capture the Columbus Classic Holiday crown. 114 Events Divisional Throwing a pass to receiver Junior Brian Perry, quarterback Senior Blair Kiel led the Olymps to a 10-0 victory over cross-town rival Colum- bus North. Excelled from the reserve squad. Sophomore Mark Wedan tasted the thrill of an undefeated season, as the Olympians were crowned the 1979 Class AAA State Champions. In ancient times, days of planning built up to the first Olympic event, a road race at Olympia. For decades the Olympics continued to be just the one event. Slowly other fields were added including chariot races, more running competition, wrestling, javelin and discus. Today the modern Olympics host more athletic events than any other form of competition. Num- bered at more than 150 different events, the two weeks of seasonal, international competition now takes years of planning. Decisions for location of the winter and summer Olympics are made up to five years in advance. Bids to become official Olympic supporters are accepted up to two years preceding the actual games. The fourteen days of events presented to the international public are actually the product of years of planning and management. In 1972 our athletic program began its own plan- ning for the future seasons. With thirteen sports, only three of which were for women, the program started to build the future “Powerhouse of Southern Indiana. Struggling against the experienced and of- ten better-equipped opponents, one by one the Olympians overcame their rivals. The 1978-79 school year was the big turning point. East sent 14 of our 17 sports beyond sectional level of competition. Three of these sports, volleyball, football and gymnastics, were present in the state fi- nal playoffs. Repeating their performance in the fall of 1979 the volleyball and football squads returned to the state finals. But this year there was a differ- ence. No longer awed by the media, East's football squad had one job to do and the team did it. The Olympians proved unbeatable as they completed a 13-0 season to become our first Class AAA State Champions in southern Indiana. The Olympic events took more than 2,300 years to become what they are today. East's athletes peaked after only eight years, to capture local, state- wide and national recognition. We are O-LYM-PI-ANS! • Events Divisional 115 Double Fault Breaks Netters' String Surprise, surprise, surprise! is the way Coach Andy Galbraith described this year's Columbus East men's tennis team. Experts picked the team to win a grand total of eight matches, but experience and dedication helped Coach Galbraith and his team surpass that estimate by seven matches. The team finished with a record of 15-2. The two losses coming at the racquets of cross-town rival Columbus North. Led by MVP and conference champion Mark Spinks, the Olympians claimed their third consecutive Hoosier Hills Conference championship. Other HHC champions in- cluded Mark Hostetler a freshman from Central Junior High School and the number one doubles team of Mike Dugan and Jeff Gullett. We played fantastic; we really reached our peak! exclaimed Senior Bob Jordan. Experience was the key to the success of this year's team. The Olympian netters shut out nine opponents. The closest match by far was Columbus North. The match came down to the final game of the third and final set. One week later North again prevailed with a deceptive 4-1 victory in the sectional. Return- ing letterman Spinks, Gullett, Dugan, Jordan, Ed Boston, and Troy Settle provided the power and leadership necessary for a win- ning season. This year's team had several goals. If the team won the sectional, Coach Galbraith was scheduled to attend a bonafied rock concert. If they won the state, Galbraith promised an- other surprise. Galbraith was extremely proud of this year's team. There weren't many disap- pointments, and we had a lot of fun. Next year has been labeled a rebuilding year. Galbraith will be looking to letter win- ners Jim Apple, Tom Blades, and Louis Ham- mond, and freshmen Hostetler and Troy White, along with a team with as much char- acter and guts as this year's. 116 Men's Tennis MEN'S VARSITY TENNIS TEAM: Row one: Mark Hostetler, Jeff Gullett and Troy Settle. Row two: Bob Jordan, Mark Spinks, Ed Boston and Mike Dugan. Senior Mark Spinks concentrates on a backhand return during the sectional en- counter versus Columbus North. Number one singles player. Senior Bob Senior Troy Settle, of number two dou- Jordan, returns an overhead smash with bles team, returns a baseline shot with a look of fierce concentration. etiquette form. MEN'S VARSITY TENNIS 15-2 EAST OPP. 3 Jennings County 2 5 Bloomington South 0 5 New Albany 0 5 Rushville 0 5 Franklin 0 5 Bedford 0 5 Madison 0 5 Bloomington North 0 3 Shelbyville 2 3 Seymour 0 1st HHC 3 Bloomington North 2 4 New Albany 1 5 Bedford 0 6 Scottsburg 1 6 Greensburg 1 2 Columbus North 3 5 Sectional South Dearborn 0 1 Columbus North 4 3 MEN'S RESERVE TENNIS 8-1-1 Hauser 2 2 Jennings County 0 2 Rushville 2 1 Franklin 0 3 Madison 0 4 Bloomington North 0 2 Shelbyville 1 2 Scottsburg 0 1 Columbus North 2 3 Greensburg 0 Men's Tennis 117 Both Ends of the Spectrum Figures do lie, sometimes. The 1979 Baby O's were a perfect ex- ample that defies the old cliche. Although the reserve football team was 0-8-1, they pos- sessed a lot of talent and determination. We arent really concernea aDout tne record. In fact, in eight years we have had only one winning season, explained Coach Bill Barnes. The purpose of the reserve pro- gram is to prepare the athletes for varsity competition and by the looks of our varsity team this year, we have accomplished that goal. Even after losing all but one game, the team's mental attitude remained positive, Coach Barnes said. Their attitudes were un- believable. Usually there wouldn't be any self-confidence, but that just wasn't the case with these guys. The reserve squad was relatively small con- sidering that the most-talented sophomores were busy contributing to the varsity cause and were not moved back down to win re- serve games as did the opposing teams. There is something to be said for our re- serve program; we do produce winning var- sity teams, concluded Coach Barnes. On the other hand, the young Olympian volleyballers were undefeated for the first time since the beginning of East volleyball. Coach Yvonne Kenyon felt that the girls ex- hibited excellent fundamentals and superb mental attitudes. I couldn't have been more pleased or any prouder of the girls, said Coach Kenyon at the conclusion of the sea- son. Pre-season goals were set and achieved by the girls. The 13-0 record fulfilled their hopes of an undefeated season and to do so they had to develop excellent fundamentals. Lisa Mattingly was the team's MVP and the Mental Attitude Award went to Ann Morris. Jeanne Stafford and Gail Kitterman served as the team captains. RESERVE VOLLEYBALL 13-0 Won Bedford Won Seymour Won Columbus North Won Shelbyville Won Bloomington South Won Hauser Won Floyd Central Won Whiteland Won Jennings County Won Madison Won Bloomington North Won Brown County Won Roncalli East defense quickly puts the clamp on a Martinsville running back. East players from left, Jerry Morgan (64), Cary Burton (41), and Eric Hudecek (84). 118 Reserves Going down to her knees, jan Kiel bumps'' the ball up to the front row against cross-town rival Columbus North. RESERVE VOLLEYBALL: Row one: Julie Zeigler, Jeanne Staf- ford, Kim Bates. Row two: Jill Kemp, Angie Deaton, Pam Jack- son, Kim Pelley. Row three: Gail Kitterman, Ann Morris, Jan Kiel, Jan Richards, Pam Abbott and Jonet Taber. Senior Jan Richards jumps high to spike the ball over the net during the Jeffersonville match. 1 4, 30,228. qa. RESERVE FOOTBALL: Row one: Bill Clampitt, Tim Blanford, Gary Burton, Perry West, Joe Tanner, Tim Hood and Phil Miles. Row two: Coach Jim Zeiger, Mark Ne- ville, David Frederick, John Garvey, Dwight Beatty, Nathan Howard, Coach Larfy Shook, and Coach Bill Barnes. Row three: Coach John Stafford, Coach Fred Warner, trainer David Whitehouse, Jerry Morgan, Brent Arnold, Kevin Meyer, John Hoover, Todd Cornell, and Coach Jack Rowan. Row four: Randy Wells, Steve Bair, John Jack- son, Ron Irvin and Eric Hudecek. EAST RESERVE FOOTBALL 0-8-1 OPP. 0 Bedford 0 6 Bloomington North 36 6 Madison 18 0 Columbus 20 6 Jennings County 14 6 Connersville 8 0 Shelbyville 6 6 Martinsville 28 6 Seymour 22 Reserves 119 Senior defensive end Terry Smith goes into the air to block a pass against Bed- ford. 120 Varsity Football Senior defensive back Mark Stapleton shows his emotion during a crucial game. A Dream Come True The Columbus East High School football team opened the season with mixed emo- tions. From the onset, Coach John Stafford and his staff had set their goals: to go unde- feated in regular season play, to win the Hoosier Hills Conference, to beat Columbus North, to be in the playoffs, and finally, to win the granddaddy of them all, the IHSAA AAA state crown. The Olympians surprised everyone, in- cluding themselves, as they breezed through their first five games. During this span, the offense, led by all-everything quarterback Blair Kiel, junior running backs Tom Hendrickson and Anthony Young-Bey and a core of talented underclassmen re- ceivers, the Olymps racked up a respectable 155 points. Possibly the most astonishing fact was that the defense, a pre-season question mark, had given up no points in five games. During the first five games the O's were tested only once—you guessed it, by Colum- bus North. The Bulldogs came to play, but were time and time again turned back by a stingy East defense. Kiel threw two inter- ceptions in the early portion of the game. He finished with eight of sixteen and eighty- two yards, kicked a 39-yard field goal, raced around the Bulldog defense for a 42-yard touchdown, kicked the extra point. East won 10-0. In the second half of the regular season the Olympian gridders invaded the home of the Bloomington North Cougars. The Cou- gars took the opening kickoff and it was ).C. Hull around to the right end, and Hull around to the left end. The end result was seven points and a seemingly long night ahead for the Olympians. The East defense stiffened and made way for the offense. Junior linebacker Mike Smiley blocked an at- tempted Bloomington punt and senior cor- nerback Mark Stapleton intercepted a pass that stopped the North advance. Those big plays set up a touchdown and field goal, re- spectively, compiling the final score 17-14. Sophomore strong safety, Vince James, thwarted a final attempt by the Cougars to win, when he intercepted Hull's pass at the goal line. The remaining portion of the season was a picnic. In the Homecoming game Hen- drickson and Young-Bey ran over the hap- less Jenning's County Panthers, while Kiel was throwing to receivers Kip Kiel, Brian Perry, Jim Warner and Wiley Umphress at will—the final, 57-14. After a sluggish start, the Olympian offensive line of Brian Tooley, Jerry Buchanan, Glen Spinks, Tony Proffitt and Kip Kiel, blasted the Lions of Rushville, 35-7. The next test for the Olympians was none whatsoever. In an emotional game, the Olymps took control and pushed the Floyd Central Highlanders underground, 52- 6. In the season finale the Olympians picked apart the sixth-rated Bedford North Law- rence Stars. Hendrickson ran for 120 yards and three touchdowns, and Tim Bokleman and Kenny Davis, Olymp secondaries, inter- cepted three Bedford passes. The Stars went away, heads held high saying, We'll be back. The stage was set, the rematch a reality. junior linebacker Kip Kiel and soph- omore safety Kevin Tompkins wrap up a Madison ball carrier. VARSITY FOOTBALL: Row one: Jeff Hanner, Rick Burton, Brian Whipker, John Cottrill, Jim Zieleniuk, Pat Tung- ate, Rick Walters, David Abney, Charles Stater, Don Tungate, Tim Smiley, Bryan Hanner and Kevin Tomp- kins. Row two: Terry Smith, Mark Stapleton, Brian Richards, Kevin Schultz, Kenny Davis, Bill Ziegler, An- thony Young-Bey, Tony Proffitt, Marc Davis, Tim Bokleman, Vince James, Bryan Perry, Kip Kiel and Scot Hunt. Row three: Mark Wedan, Greg Eaglen, Mark Schultz, Tony Murphy, Lonnie Smith, Doug Kamman, Jim Warner, Dan Johnson-Bey, Mike Smiley, Wiley Umphress, Mike Kamman, Tom Hen- drickson and Blair Kiel. Row four: Coach John Stafford, Coach Jim Zeiger, trainer David Doc Whitehouse, man- ager Phil Miles, Glen Spinks, Jerry Bu- chanan, Nolan Masters, Brian Barnes, Brian Tooley, manager Bill Clampitt, Coach Bill Barnes, Coach Fred Warner, Coach Larry Shook and Coach Jack Ro- wan. Junior tailback Tom Hendrickson burns around left end for a 17-yard gain against the Bedford North Lawrence Stars. VARSITY FOOTBALL 13-0 EAST OPP. 35 Seymour 0 10 Columbus North 0 26 Madison 0 35 New Albany 0 49 Shelbyville 0 17 Bloomington North 14 57 Jennings County 14 35 Rushville 7 52 Floyd Central 6 34 Bedford North-Lawrence 6 sectional 21 Bedford North-Lawrence 0 regional 20 Chatard 13 state 21 Hobart 14 Varsity Football 121 Earn Right to Kill, Play at State Meyers receives the serve and bumps the ball to the front row; Settle sets the bail high for Stack and she deftly spikes the ball be- tween two defenders. Another 'kill'! Remember when volleyball was just a rec- reational game for guys and girls at picnics and in gym classes? Now it is an exclusive sport for girls, which does not include the generally feeble hits over the net. In its current state it is a de- manding power game that requires agility, skill and quickness of both mind and body. Spikes, sets, dinks, bumps, kills and over- head serves are the new trademarks of the game. The 1979 Olympians proved that they knew a little more than basic volleyball by compiling a 27-4 record. The twenty-seven wins included a Hoosier Hills Conference Championship, a Sectional Championship, a Regional Championship and the right to say We are 2 in the state. Perhaps the most remarkable feature of this team is the fact that Columbus East has had a volleyball program for a mere three years. Achieving runner-up in the state in the third year of a program is an achievement equalled by very few athletes in the state in any sport ever! explained Coach Yvonne Kenyon. We played excellent volleyball in defeating perennial volleyball powers from Fort Wayne and Muncie to earn the right to play the state championship final match. With 3% schools fielding volleyball teams, the East Olympians are proud to have risen above 394 schools and to stand tall as the State Runner-up in 1979, concluded Coach Kenyon. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL 26-5 won Bedford won Seymour won New Albany won Jeffersonville lost Jasper won Columbus North won Shelbyville won Bloomington South won Hauser won Floyd Central won Whiteland won Bloomington North won New Albany won Jennings County won Jennings County won Madison lost Muncie North lost Muncie Burris won Fort Wayne Harding lost Bloomington North won Brown County won Roncalli won Shelbyville won South Decatur won Triton Central won Martinsville won Jennings County won Clarksville Providence won Fort Wayne Harding won Muncie Burris lost Ben Davis 122 Varsity Volleyball As co-captain. Senior Pam Settle gives East the 1979 I.H.S.A.A. State Volleyball Runner-Up trophy during an athletic con- vocation. During a seasonal match, Senior Maria Stack jumps high in the air to sink the ball over the net. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: Front row: Jean- ne Stafford, Lisa Mattingly, Pam Settle, Charolette Meyer and manager Jo- net Taber. Back row: Assistant coach Tom Kenyon, coach Yvonne Kenyon, Sharon Christman, Julie Stack, Gail Kitterman, Kim Roberts, Denise Hodel, assistant coach Pam Ab- bott and manager Kelly Matlock. As Senior Kim Roberts jumps up to spike the ball over the net, the rest of the Olympian squad moves into their defen- sive positions. Varsity Volleyball 123 Sophomore Scott Spofford leads the Olympian parade after the victory over New Albany. WOMEN'S SWIMMING 2-9 EAST OPP 77 Floyd Central 99 81 Bedford 92 69 Bloomington North 109 75 Columbus North 100 105 lennings County 75 80 Shelbyville % 70 New Albany 105 105 Bloomington South 82 76 Madison 103 71 Jeffersonville 101 89 Seymour 95 5th Sectional WOMENS' SWIMMING: Front row: Kenya Yeager, Beth Hamilton, Jean- nie Cookson, Debra Wulfhorst, An- gie Maple, |ill Franke and Cheryl Brumbaugh. Second row: Julie Franke, Joey Folkert, Pam Harvey, Jane Hite, Tamar Ehramjian, Cindy Gaylan and Coach Tom Beyer. Back row: Terry Belush, Rhonda Hunt, Debbie Hendricks, Helen Carie, Maria Kelly, Amy Perry, Trisha Kelly, Charrie Lazell and Coach Chris Eleton. Men Float; Women Sink The Olympian swimming teams went to extremes this year. The men's team finished 10 and 1 while the women's finished 2 and 9. Both teams reaped tremendous rewards and have promising futures ahead. The men's team, behind an excellent soph- omore and total team performance, finished 10-1. The men's team also sent four under- classmen to the state meet: Mike Frohman and Rob Weaver, both sophomores, and Chris Williams and Dale Downey, both ju- niors. As a team the Olymps finished first in the conference and second in the sectional. Coach Dave Fribley's state performers went as far as to shave their heads. It was worth it, said Frohman who placed twelfth in the state meet. Under new coach Tom Beyer, the Olympi- Anne swim team finished at the other end of the spectrum with a 2-9 win-loss ratio. In 1977, it was the Sophomore Class that led the women's swim team. Well, 1980 was no ex- ception. Sophomore Helen Carie provided the fire power and the rest of the team furnished the enthusiasm. How can you get fired up about a 2-9 record? Team attitude was great! ex- claimed Beyer. This was due to Seniors jill Franke, Angie Maple, Jeannie Cookson and Debra Wulfhorst. Other Olympi-Annes who contributed to a fun season were record holders Cindy Ga- lyen, Cookson, Cheryl Brumbaugh, and )oey Folkert. Carie was the lone Olympi-Anne state qualifier. The Olympi-Annes finished fifth in the conference and fifth in the sectional. 124 Swimming Jeannie Cookson gets off the blocks first in the 100 backstroke against Jennings County. Coach Dave Fribley congratulates Soph- omore Mike Frohman after Frohman placed first in the 100 breaststroke. EAST MEN'S SWIMMING 10-1 OPP 103 Shelbyville 69 76 Floyd Central % 105 Seymour 66 88 Beford 83 99 Columbus North 73 101 Jeffersonville 76 136 Greensburg 46 98 Southport 74 104 Martinsville 69 101 New Albany 70 124 Bloomington North 47 MENS' SWIMMING: Front row: Greg Warren, Mark Mathis. Mark Stam, Gary Hendricks. Second row: David Jacques, John Anderson. Chris Wil- liams, Greg Smith and John O'Brien. Third row: Coach Jim Haro, Forrest Simms, Brian Richards, Kenny Graham, Dale Downey, Keith Dunn and Rob Weaver. Back row: Coach Dave Fribley, Jim Wynt, Scott Spofford. Wayne Moore, Greg Coil and Rusty Neville. Not pictured: Mike Frohman. Swimming 125 Stroking 'N Striding Sports are often intertwined; reserve and varsity squads often practice together; the weight room is shared by several squads. A unique two-some is the cross-country and women's golf teams. Both these sports have the same practice area, the golf course. Golf for the obvious reasons, but the cross-coun- try team to allow their athletes running expe- rience over terrain and to avoid traffic. As proven by their 10-3 record, the Olympi-Annes are quite a bit better than decent golfers. Led by Junior Judy Sharp, the team finished second in the conference competition behind one stroke to Jefferson- ville, a newcomer to the conference. The team also finished fourth in the sectional. Overall, I felt like we had an excellent year, commented Coach Jackie Burton. The Olympi-Annes had their best regular season ever and finished higher in the conference than in previous years. Most Valuable Player Judy Sharp was also HHC low medalist, All-Conference selection and co-captain of the team. Judy was low medalist in five of the dual meets, three of those in the last three meets of the season. Judy improved tremendously toward the end of the season, praised Mrs. Burton. Senior Ann Brunni was voted co-captain and Sophomore Sherry Sharp, Judy's younger sister, was most improved. Another sport that takes place on the golf courses is cross-country. Most of the home meets are run on the area golf courses. This particular team of harriers finished with a 2-6 record. However, the record does not reflect the success of first year coach Bill McMahan's team. The initial turnout for the team was considerably larger than in pre- vious years. This was due to Coach McMahan's intensive recruiting program. The men on the team set various individual records. Sophomore Henry Moore holds the top position in the best ten sophomores in East's history. He also holds the seventh posi- tion of all runners since the existence of the team. Frank Simms is fifth for the juniors and tenth overall. Doug Settle was third best in seniors and fourth overall. Settle was also named team captain. EAST WOMEN'S GOLF 10-7 OPP. 202 Seymour 212 219 Rushville 219 217 Bloomington S. 232 224 North 187 244 Franklin 267 244 Jeffersonville 239 216 Bloomington N. 253 228 Columbus North 191 215 Jennings County 232 206 Bedford-North-Law. 228 183 Shelbyville 214 202 Greensburg 217 432 2nd Conference Jeffersonville 431 432 New Albany 447 422 Sectional Columbus North 363 422 Seymour 395 422 Jeffersonville 399 422 Jennings County 423 WOMEN'S GOLF TEAM: Row one: Kim Johnson and Sherri Sharp. Row two: Kerry Noblitt, Ann Brunni, Judy Sharp and coach Jackie Burton. Row three: Melissa White, Karen Bair and Lisa Lutes. 126 Cross-Country Team Women's Golf CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM: Row one: Ron Dwenger, Mark Reeve, Omesh Pa- tel, Tony England, Morris Bragg and Todd Howe. Row two: Henry Moore, Mike Love, Bill Kazimier, Dave Nichol- son, joe Arnholt and Joe Meek. Row three: Coach McMahan, Glen Williams, Jim Jackson, Joe Weeks, Frank Simms, Dan Bates, Doug Settle and Manager David Edwards. Junior Frank Simms grimaces during Junior Kim Johnson attempts to chip preparation for the sectional meet the ball on to the green on the ninth at Bryant Park in Bloomington. hole at Otter Creek Golf Course. .•fisTjrs. EAST CROSS-COUNTRY OPP. 31 Jennings County 24 41 Martinsville 20 49 Bloomington North 15 22 Franklin 33 38 Seymour 17 32 Rushville 23 27 Hauser 30 39 Columbus North 19 Cross-Country Team Women's Golf 127 Murphy's Law — Plagues Matmen Have you ever heard of Murphy's law? Well, coach Jim Zeiger's and his men's wres- tling have. In fact, old Murphy himself slapped the Olympians all season. Just when things began looking good, wham! ... down we go, stated Coach Zeiger. None the less, the Olymps were blessed with several quality wrestlers. Sophomore Tom Ruf at 105 led the team in pins and in points. Seniors Keith Owen, Brian Whipker, Junior Mark Bowman, Senior Dave Stoneci- per, Ruf, Junior Anthony Young-Bey and Freshman Allan Smith all qualified for re- gional matches. Whipker and Sontecipher shared co-captain honors. Whip as he is af- fectionately known to his friends, was voted MVP. Bowman was chosen as most im- proved wrestler. The team finished 4-10 but had its share of bright spots. The Center Grove match espe- cially pleased Zeiger. We were right with them ... until the last three weight classes ... and they were tough. Whipker advanced to the semi-state after a second place finish in the regional. If you know Brian, you have to know there is not much of him, but what's there will beat the heck out of you, stated Senior Mark Green. Coach Zeiger was optimistic about his team's future. Next year we should have a better dual meet team. Next year's team will lack the exceptional wrestler, but watch out buddy, the Olympians never fold. The team is still perhaps two years away from an ex- ceptionally strong team. Team attitude and dedication will prove to be a strong motivating force for future teams and individuals. To attain this, Zeiger will be looking for his reserve squad, that featured Carey Owsley as a strong and promising wrestler. 128 Wrestling Senior Keith Owen grimaces as he con- trols his Rushville opponent. EAST WRESTLING 2-10 OPP 44 Bedford 27 26 Jennings County 44 27 Kokomo 42 12 Taylor 57 22 Anderson 47 89 Rushville 27 27 Shelbyville 33 25 Pendleton Heights 34 13 Whiteland 48 22 Center Grove 39 25 Columbus North 43 21 Madison 48 VARSITY WRESTLING: Front row: Man- ager Joni Stevenson, Steve Hyman, Tom Ruf, David Stonecipher, Randy Bode and Brian Whipker. Back row: Assistant coach Bruce Priest, Keith Owen, Mark Green, Anthony Young-Bey, Mark Buck- ley, Barry Smiley, Allen Smith and head coach Jim Zeiger. Senior Brian Whipker manhandles his first-round opponent during the regional wrestling meet. Whipker won his weight class in the sectional. Whip, as he is known to his friends, advanced to the semi-state before losing to the eventual state champion. Mark Buckley, sophomore, prepares to take down his Bedford foe. RESERVE WRESTLING: Front row: Hugh Gray, George Montaine, Lindy Crea, Line Behymer, Jeff Riley, Terry Smiley, Nor- man Engelking, Jim Apple and Ron Roth. Back row: assistant coach Bruce Priest, Carey Owsley, Andy Hoevenor, Mark Slate, Tom Rayburn, Tom Sebastian, Wil- liam Jordon, David Polanka and head coach Jim Zeiger. Wrestling 129 Gymnasts Flip Out They said it could not be done! The Co- lumbus East Girls Gymnastic team along with their coach, Nancy Kirshman set out to prove them wrong. It was thought, due to the loss of former gymnasts, that the team would choke. Not true! The Olympi-Anne team finished the dual meet season with seven wins and one loss. The season was highlighted with con- vincing victories over Columbus North and a strong Carmel team. The Olympi-Annes were led by Senior Tina Leestma, who was Columbus' only entry in the state meet. The team finished first in the sectional and placed second in the regional. The team had the talent, it was a matter of going out and doing the job. “Team attitude was great ... the girls worked hard to prove people were wrong, injected Kirshman. Leestma was voted MVP. Co-captains were Seniors Leestma and Jan Richards. Freshman JoAnn Stonecipher was voted Most Im- proved. “I'm not worried about next year ... it should be more wide open ... we should build our program, stated Coach Kirshman. She will rely on juniors Kim Johnson, Janet Matz and Kim Burbrink, Freshman Carie Jo Russell and a host of other topnotch Olympi- Anne athletes. On the flip side, the men's gymnastics team finished a disappointing 1-10. Coach Tom Fladley was quick to say that no excuses were necessary. Usually we start slow, but ... this year we didn't. Team MVP Senior Mike Searcy was the highlight of an otherwise dismal season. Be- sides collecting MVP honors, Searcy was co- captain along with Jon Fischer and received the elite high scoring award. The Olympians just did not have enough seniors to make them a strong team. Look for a strong and improved gymnastics team in the next two years. Coach Hadley and the team captains for 1980-81 season Lam Nguyen and Frank Bathory are determined to rebuild the team to its traditional winning season. WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS EAST 7-1 OPP 85.2 Columbus North 77.3 85.7 Jeffersonville 83.05 88.25 Carmel 85.4 86.4 Bloomington North 88.05 85.55 Southport 70.5 91.05 Shelbyville 75.05 88.25 Plainfield 80.6 95.6 Columbus North 85.9 1st Sectional 2nd Regional EAST MEN'S GYMNASTICS 1-8 OPP 80.12 Seymour 81.01 88.175 Ben Davis 93.84 83.65 Jeffersonville 95.45 81.55 Columbus North 119.2 71.98 Perry Meridian 95.29 68.27 Pike 94.93 85.56 Howe 7.72 75.11 North Central 87.29 83.9 Southport 108.9 5th Sectional WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS: Front row: Carrie Jo Russel and Tina Leestma. Row 2: Kim Senn, Kim Johnson, Jan Richards and assistant coach Tom Green. Row 3: Angie Eggers; Tammy Schisler, Janet Matz and JoAnn Stonecipher. Back row: head coach Nancy Kirshman. 130 Gymnastics Senior Mitch Weaver displays flawless form on the parallel bars. MEN'S GYMNASTICS: Front row: Terry Smith, Eric Phillips, Jon Fischer, Mike Searcy, Mark Redicker and Bill Fouts. Row 2: Coach Tom Hadley, Lam Nguyen, Frank Bathory, Dave Kerns, Bob Billany, Brian Farrar, Mitch Weaver, Bill Kazimier and coach Earl Stanfield. Back row: Manager Phil Miles, Mark Duncan, Greg Lacy, Tim Pickett, John Hauser, Da- vid Barlow, Rob Frownfelter, Bruce Far- rar, Jerry Likens, Doug Flemming and John Oliver. U Frank Bathory, Sophomore, goes into the Straddle L on the still rings. Senior Tina Leestma smiles as she grace- fully does her routine on the difficult and dangerous balance beam. Gymnastics 131 Sophomore Keri Noblitt shoots a short jump shot as a teammate Julie Franke awaits a possible rebound. MEN'S RESERVE BASKETBALL 10-10 EAST OPP 53 Seymour 50 25 New Albany 35 43 Hauser 44 51 Brown County 40 28 Floyd Central 34 55 Switzerland County 42 49 Bloomington North 31 33 Shelbyville 38 43 Brebeuf 35 27 North 35 30 Mooresville 46 35 Lawrence North 33 33 Perry Meridian 47 60 Brookeville 25 46 lennings County 32 34 Cathedral 40 41 Madison 36 45 Bloomington South 38 28 Bedford 38 35 Scottsburg 36 Win Some Lose Some Every basketball star highlighted today has not always been in the spotlight. At one time they all started on the reserve team. The re- serves are the feeders to the varsity. Even with all the odd practice hours and inexperi- ence, they one day become the stars of the team. The hard work and determination show up in the reserve girls record of 14-2. Reserve coach Marvin Burton thought all the girls were key players and did an excellent job. Three of the girls moved up to varsity to play in the tourney. When the varsity girls went to state the re- serve members made them tougher, varsity coach Jackie Burton commented. Becky Payne and Jackie Vanliew were said to have shown the most improvement from the beginning of the season. When we all got use to each other, was when Debbie Vanliew thought they started to improve. Other members of the girls team are Jill Kemp, Diana Bottorff, Julie Ziegler, Jill Wat- kins and Kerry Noblitt. The reserve men's basketball played hard all year but turned out a record of 10-10. Re- serve coach Roger Reed said he was always happy to have a better season, but he is satis- fied with this one. Mike Webb said he thought the even record was due to lack of experience. Wiley Umpress, a reserve member at the beginning of the year, moved up to varsity af- ter only four games. He soon became a starter. The other team members matured greatly as the season progressed, giving a to- tal team effort. Jim Warner had a good year with leading points of 206 and leading rebounds of 123. The players for the reserve team consist of Webb, Warner, Kevin Meyer, Jeff Hoeltke, Jeff Hanner, Vince James, Lynn Ritchey, Brian Brown and Kevin Hatton. Coach Reed has resigned as reserve coach for next year. He has taught and coached for the Olympians for eight years. He previously taught at Southside Junior High and Central Junior High. Reed will now move into position as varsity coach, since Lou Giovanini has re- signed from his position. Although there is one coach leaving and new teammates coming, the reserves will come through. It will take time, devotion and labor, but the reserves will one day be the starring Olympians. Basketball Sophomore Jeff Hanner muscles his way in for two points. WOMEN'S RESERVE BASKETBALL: Front row: Diana Bottorff, Jill Kemp, Julie Sieg- Row 3: Coach Jackie Burton, Becky ler and Jill Watkins. Row 2: Kim Barning, Payne, Debbie Vanliew, Kerri Noblitt Julie Franke, Julie Stack and Jana Kelly. and coach Marvin Burton. MEN'S RESERVE BASKETBALL: Front row: manager Tim Nelson and David Ed- wards. Back row: Coach Roger Reed, Jeff Hanner, Mike Webb, Eric Hatton, Jim Warner, Brian Brown, Kevin Meyer, Jeff Hoeltke, Vince James and Coach Lou Ciovanini. WOMEN'S RESERVE BASKETBALL 14-2 EAST OPP 31 Hauser 9 34 Carmel 24 30 Southport 30 34 Jennings County 18 43 Franklin 20 30 Floyd Central 24 30 Columbus North 24 19 Bloomington North 12 30 Bedford 24 39 Scottsburg 30 13 Seymour 21 20 New Albany 30 30 Shelbyville 24 42 Martinsville 17 37 Madison 26 36 Bloomington South 29 Reserve Basketball 133 So Close, Yet So Far To be able to be in the tourney is a privi- lege, but to fight all the way to the last game of the state is an honor. The Olympi-Annes have been there—twice. Once in volleyball and then again for basketball. The girls varsity basketball team went to state and lost by a lucky shot at the end of regulation time. After we won the first game against Twin Lakes, we talked about how much we wanted to win and we all agreed we had to, remarked Sophomore Jan Kiel. Through all the tears of disappointment one could see they were proud to be there. The girls were escorted home by a caravan of fire engines and police cars. At the door to the gym they were greeted with a warm wel- come and a good pat on the back. The three seniors, Maria Stack, Kris Hag- emier, and Lisa Ritzline made a hit in the eyes of their opponents. They have worked to- gether since seventh grade and know each others moves. Stack, Hagemier, and Ritzline were the first tri-captains at East. I have never seen anyone as courageous and spirited as your Maria Stack, expressed Madison coach Ed Schienbein in a letter to Coach Jackie Burton. It was the Madison game, during regular season, that Maria pulled the 'cat' out of the bag. At the end of the third quarter the Olympi- Annes were down by 10 points. Maria put in 27 points from there on with 17 of them in the last 2:37 of the game. East won 57-56. While at the tourney, Maria broke 16 state records. She was chosen for the All Confer- ence team, the UPI and AP first teams, and the greatest honor, Miss Basketball. Maria is noted for her shooting, rebounding, quick- ness and all-around ball handling. The seniors will be missed for their quick- ness and shooting ability, however, this group of sophomores are the most out- standing group I've ever coached, Coach Burton commented thoughtfully. I honestly think they have the potential to be better than this year's team. The starters for the state tourney were Sophomore Jan Kiel, Junior Denise Hodel, and Seniors Stack, Ritzline and Hagemier. The members who came off the bench did their part to assure success for the Olympi- Annes. B Senior Lisa Ritzline, a third year varsity veteran, stands along the sideline ready to inbounds the ball during the state final game against Southport. 134 Women's Varsity Basketball Shooting from the fastbreak. Senior Kris Hagemier sinks another two during the regional round. Starting center. Junior Denise Hodel tips the ball away from her Twin Lake opponent during the semi-final round for the state championship. Senior Maria Stack, Indiana's Miss Bas- ketball for 1980, scores another two points against Jennings County. VARSITY BASKETBALL: Front row: Maria Stack, Lisa Ritzline, Kris Hagemier and Sharon Christman. Row 2: Denise Hodel, Becky Payne, Julie Franke, Julie Stack and Jan Kiel. Back row: Coach Jackie Burton, student manager Carie DeClue, Jackie VanLiew, Debbie VanLiew, Lisa Oakley, assistant coach Marvin Burton. WOMEN'S VARSITY BASKETBALL 22-3 EAST OPP 67 Hauser 39 65 Carmel 45 55 Southport 57 50 Jennings County 48 57 Franklin 45 54 Floyd Central 49 54 Columbus North 36 64 Bloomington North 47 54 Bedford 53 59 Scottsburg 47 41 Seymour 27 55 New Albany 52 85 Shelbyville 32 72 Martinsville 63 57 Madison 5 68 Bloomington South Sectional 48 50 Creensburg 36 57 Columbus North 52 54 Hauser Regional 38 41 East Central 55 49 Jennings County 46 46 Loogootee 42 66 Booneville State 43 50 Twin Lakes 41 63 Southport 67 Women's Varsity Basketball 135 Netters Cut Down in Regional The 1980 Columbus East boys' basketball team will go down as one of the finest teams to represent Columbus and southern Indiana. The orange and brown clad Olympians com- piled a 19-4 record, second best in school history. After a sluggish start; the Olympians ran off with 13 consecutive victories before los- ing to Bedford 59-52. The sluggish start was due to football runover. The Olympians lost to state-runner-up New Albany and three games later again to neighbor Floyd Central. Overall, I'm very pleased . . . anytime you win 19 ball games you should certainly be pleased, mused Olympian mentor Lou Giovanini. Coach Giovanini cited the Loogootee game, because we were struggling and the Indy Cathedral contest, in which Blair Kiel, team MVP, and Mark Spinks, team captain were lost early due to ankle injuries, as major accomplishments for the season. Giovanini also stated team goals were accomplished. The goal for all Giovanini's teams is to work hard in practice, game, and to play your best and improve. Team players will attest to that. He worked our buns off, laughed Senior Chris Robinette. The hard work paid off as the Olympians were sectional champions for the fourth consecutive year. However, East bowed to Shelbyville in the regional contest. Playing their final game as Olympians in addition to Kiel, Spinks, and Robinette, were play making guard Jeff Gullett, Phil Jackson, Glen Spinks, free throw award winner Greg Havill, and Doug Kamman. Finishing their last games as East coaches were Lou Giovanini and Roger Reed who both called it quits after eight years as the Olympian leaders. The duo guided the Olympians to four sectional titles, two re- gional titles, one semi-state championship, and one appearance in the final four in the state basketball finals. Giovanini believes that because of the ad- ministrative attitude, the prosperity that he has had in the past will not continue. In or- der to keep doing well, I'd like to see some indication from the people in control that they want to do something to help you stay successful. VARSITY BASKETBALL: Front row: Manager Tim Nel- row: Assistant coach Roger Reed, Tom Hendrickson, son, Phil Jackson, Kip Kiel, Wiley Umphress, Creg Chris Robinette, Clen Spinks, Doug Kamman, Mark Havill, Jeff Gullett and Manager David Edwards. Back Spinks, Blair Kiel and head coach Lou Giovanini. 136 Varsity Basketball Pulling down the rebound. Senior Greg Havill shone in the sectional scoring in double figures and co-leading rebounds. EAST MEN'S BASKETBALL 19-4 OPP 55 Seymour 43 37 New Albany 50 45 Hauser 35 75 Brown County 46 38 Floyd Central 50 71 Switzerland County 52 52 Loogootee 46 53 Lawrenceburg 48 69 Bloomington North 59 68 Shelbyville 52 77 Brebruf 65 52 Columbus North 43 57 Mooresville 47 67 Brookville 56 50 Jennings County 48 65 Cathedral 45 63 Madison 47 47 Bloomington South 45 52 Bedford 59 67 Scottsburg 53 58 Sectional Columbus North 45 50 Hauser 32 45 Regional Shelbyville 50 Congratulating a Shelbyville player after the Olympians fell in the regional, head coach Lou Giovanini faces his last defeat as the Olympian leader. Getting the tip from Shelbyville's center. Senior Blair Kiel guides the ball into the hands of awaiting teammates. Varsity Basketball 137 Putt-Putt-Putting Along The 1980 golf season will long remain et- ched in head coach Bob Cergely's mind. Gergely hand-picked each golfer. In effect he started from scratch. Sixteen of the best golfers East had to offer were chosen to the squad. The team included four seniors, four juniors, five sophomores, six freshmen, and a partirdge-in-a-pear-tree. Seniors Greg Havill and Ken Weichman contributed greatly to the teams' success ac- cording to Gergely. Havill has been playing golf four seasons for East. In that four year period he has been named MVP all four sea- sons, conference medalist the last two years and he was selected to the 1979 All-American golf team. Of Weichman, Gergely says, “Ken is a hard worker and a steady dependable golfer. Ken has lowered his average over the last two seasons. The Olympian team finished the season with a respectable 14-8 record. They placed third in the HHC, and second in the sectional, and eighth in the regional. Gergely is optimistic about next year's sea- son which sees twelve promising golfers re- turning to the squad. Congratulations are in order to Mr. Gergely and his entire team. 138 Men's Golf MEN'S GOLF: Front row: Donnie Baker, Eric Bishop, Ken Weichman, Tim Stache, Tom Johnson and Gary Stiles. Back row: Paul Dasovich, Tom Blades, John Line, 1 V i Eric Hatton, Louis Hammond, Bob Bi- llany, Greg Havill and Dave Yount. Not pictured: David Stonecipher and coach Bob Gergely. East MEN'S GOLF 14-8 Opp 335 Columbus North 323 181 Columbus North 163 181 Rochester 158 161 Shelbyville 166 332 Providence 373 325 Floyd Central 320 325 New Albany 342 332 Bloomington North 336 325 Jennings County 410 162 Madison 178 340 Bloomington South 335 168 Rushville 190 334 Jeffersonville 339 334 Bedford 349 320 Seymour 314 M2 Martinsville 366 342 Shelbyville 368 342 Monrovia 394 3rd Batesville Invitational 339 Greensburg 333 339 Franklin 351 3rd HHC 170 Whiteland 191 172 Batesville 168 2nd Sectional 8th Regional Sophomores Gary Stiles and Paul Dasovich have some fun on the seventeenth hole as Senior David Stonecipher watches on. Eric Hatton, sophomore, watches his drive from the eleventh hole at the beautiful Otter Creek Golf Course. Senior Greg Havill, four-time MVP, tees off from the eighth hole at Otter Creek. Men's Golf 139 WOMEN'S TENNIS 7-7 EAST OPP 5 Bedford 2 2 Columbus North 5 4 Seymour 3 7 Shelbyville 0 1 Bloomington South 6 2 Franklin 5 3 Brownstown 4 7 Indian Creek 0 2 Columbus North 5 4 Seymour 3 4 Martinsville 3 5 Greensburg 2 3 Bloomington North 4 1 Rushville 6 MEN'S RESERVE BASEBALL 4-5 EAST opp 4 Shelbyville 0 4 Columbus North 7 8 South Dearborn 14 6 Whiteland 7 5 Perry Meridian 6 5 Jennings County 10 6 Madison 3 13 Bedford 5 8 Center Grove 5 Aces and Errors While the recognition fell on the varsity baseball and track athletes in the spring, practicing in the gym, other equally talented athletes were pouring their talents into their chosen fields. Members of the women's ten- nis team excelled to break their own records, while the reserve baseball squad strove to meet goals they set for themselves. Overcoming poor weather conditions, the reserve baseball team found themselves rained out of game after game, finally com- pleting the season 4-5. The women's tennis team had a successful season with a better than expected record of 7-7. The three graduating seniors played consistent tennis while showing a great deal of leadership for their fellow underclassmen teammates. Senior captain Martina Reiker played number one singles the entire season. The Forster doubles team, seniors Carol and Beth, of the past was broken this year to spread the talent around. Beth played num- ber two singles, while her cousin Carol com- bined with Freshman Lori Douglas in the number one doubles position. The contributions from sophomores and freshman were outstanding and make the fol- lowing season look very promising. Jane Kutch, a freshman from Central Junior High School, did a particularly good job as a sin- gles player and was named MVP. Even though East had no sectional winners, coach John Kessler was extremely pleased with the season and looks forward to coach- ing the returning young ladies next year. 140 Men's Reserve Baseball Women's Tennis No. 4 singles player Lisa Comer, junior, slices back a shot against Seymour. Senior Beth Forster, No. 3 singles, returns a deep volley versus Columbus North. RESERVE BASEBALL: Front row: Harold Harris, Tim Lawson, Greg Warren, Dave Shehan, Greg Jackson, Jody Pugh and Tim Blandford. Back row: Alan Bailey, Mark Wedan, joe Arnholt, Kevin Meyer, Dwight Beatty, Randy Wells, Greg Smith, Jeff Hanner and Coach Larry Shook. WOMEN'S TENNIS: Front row: Gail Kitterman, Carol Forster, Andrea Agostinelli, Linda Hockins, Marci Baker, Sue Kent, Martina Rieker and Jane Kutch. Back row: Coach John Kessler, Lori Douglass, Melissa Clapp, Nancy Burbrink, Jan Kiel, Beth Forster, Lisa Comer and Leah Plummer. Senior Martina Reiker, No. 1 singles, returns a deep backcourt volley in her match versus Jennings County. Men's Reserve Baseball Women's Tennis 141 Third basemen junior Kip Kiel awaits the on- coming play. VARSITY BASEBALL 13-14-1 EAST OPP 4(F) South Decatur 0 5(F) Seymour 2 3(F) Chesterton 0 6(F) Floyd Central 1 3 Floyd Central 1 6 Greensburg 4 2 Madison 7 8 Marshall 8 1 Scottburg 7 1 Lawrenceburg 3 0 Perry Meridian 5 2 Shelbyville 6 12 Columbus North 2 3 Jennings County 9 5 jasper 1 8 Providence 4 11 Hauser 0 3 South Decatur 2 5 Franklin 2 5 Providence 7 12 Providence 7 2nd HHC 18 Brown County 1 5 Bloomington North 6 5 Bloomington South 6 8 Martinsville 4 0 Hauser 1 4 Edinburgh 1 Sectional 3 Edinburg 2 6 jennings County 1 4 Columbus North 3 O's Screwball Season Coach Lou Giovanini will be the first to tell you that the current baseball season has been most unusual. The Olympians began the 1980 season blazing, but due to an ineligible player were forced to forfeit their first four wins. The Olympians seemed to lose a bit of steam af- ter that. It just could not be helped; you can't let it get you down, stated Senior Ed Boston. It was an on-off type deal. The O's would win big and then turn around and lose big. We just weren't concentrating, Coach Giovanini stated. But, you can never count the Olympians out. They regrouped and made a final season charge toward the sec- tional. Highlights included a 12-2 thrashing of Columbus North. Also, the Olymps bumped off state power Jeffersonville. Heading into the sectional the Olympians brought an awesome 11-14-1 record against Jennings County. Jim Warner had little trouble dealing with the county as the O's won 6-1. MVP Blair Kiel powered three- run homer to help the Olympian cause. In the championship game of the sectional East fell to cross-town rival Columbus North, 4-3. 142 Varsity Baseball VARSITY BASEBALL: Front row: Ed Bos- ton, Bryan Perry, Kip Kiel, Rick Burton, Bill Pongracz, Brad Hillman and Bryan Hanner. Back row: manager Steve Baker, Blair Kiel, Wiley Umphress, Stuart Tucker, jim Warner, Mark Spinks, Terry Smith, Dave Miller and head coach Lou Giovanini. Not pictured: Jeff Hanner, Alan Bailey assistant coach Larry Shook. Junior Rick Burton leads off first base be- fore stealing to second. Coach Lou Giovanini and Junior Bryan Perry discuss where to place the ball with runners on base. Senior Blair Kiel keeps the Columbus North catcher honest due to spitballs being thrown in the game. Varsity Baseball 143 Huffin' and a Puffin' Columbus East's track teams finished the season in high fashion. A combined total of 11 Olympians and OlympiAnnes qualified for regional competition. For the women, Maria Stack, Aleta Stam, Lisa Renner, Yolawnda Edge, Vicci Neal, Kim Johnson, Denise Hodel and Kim Senn, used their talents to propel themselves into the re- gional. Stack and Stam were given good chances by Coach Sylvester to qualify for state, but only Stack made his prediction true. Stack was voted MVP. As for the men, they did just as well. The team finished with a 6-4 record in dual meet competition. The team placed fourth in the conference and second in sectional. Coach Wally Murray was pleased with his team's performance. “It was certainly nothing below par! commented Murray on his team's win- loss record. Record setters for the 1979-80 squad in- cluded junior hurdler Tim Bokelman and the 400-meter relay team. Also, Junior Tom Hen- drickson, who placed tenth in the state meet in the 440 the previous season, was voted MVP. Juniors Omesh Patel and Andy Price stride together in another grueling mile run. Roxann Sipes, senior, shoots out of the starting blocks with a look of determina- tion to run the first leg of the 400-meter relay. 144 Men's and Women's Track MEN'S TRACK: Front row: William Jor- dan, Doug Settle, Joe Meek, David Hobbs, Nick Chasse, joe Arnholt, Andy Price, Andy Knott, Frank Archer and Mike Love. Middle row: assistant coach Bill McMahan, Kenny Davis, Jim Ziele- niuk, Tony Proffitt, Glen Williams, Omesh Patel, Steve Hollinger, Frank Simms, Tim Nicely, Todd Kirchoff, Tim Bokleman, Tim Ault and head coach Wally Murray. Back row: Terry Bruner, Steve Broering, John Acton, Brian Barnes, Bill Ziegler, Tom Hendrickson, Anthony Young-Bey, Frank Runge, Dale Downey and Greg Broering. MEN'S TRACK 6-4 EAST OPP 80 Martinsville 47 67 Shelbyville 60 73 Jennings County 34 81 Bloomington North 46 85 Madison 42 48 Columbus North 79 50 Floyd Central 77 72 Bedford North Lawrence 55 37 Bloomington South 90 47 Seymour 80 4th HHC 8th Columbus Relays 3rd Seymour Relays 2nd Sectional WOMEN'S TRACK 6-3 EAST OPP 60 Bedford North Lawrence 45 50 Seymour 55 64 Shelbyville 41 71 Columbus North 34 46 Madison 59 57 Jennings County 48 49 Bloomington North 56 69 Floyd Central 36 66 Rushville 39 1st Floyd Central Relays 3rd HHC 3rd Sectional WOMEN'S TRACK: Front row: Lisa Lutes, Beth Poffenberger, Carie McClure, Yolawnda Edge, Jill Kemp, Pam Settle, Jeannie Stafford, Vied Neal, Kim John- son and Lisa Mattingly. Middle row: Lisa Ritzline, Nancy Diekoff, Wendy Wells, Susie Sawin, Julie Ziegler, Tammy Surber, Rhonda Hoevener, Jan Richards, Lisa Renner, Kelly Conway, Tina Hornbeck and assistant coach John Stafford. Third row: head coach Dennis Sylvester, Aleta Stam, Carrie Noblitt, Cindy Galyen, Jenny McClure, Denise Hodel, Lisa Lynch, Maria Stack, Melissa Hoffman and Kim Senn. Junior Anthony Young-Bey strains to clear the last hurdle before catching a Shelbyville runner and winning the blue ribbon. Men's and Women's Track 145 Ultimately Once in a Lifetime The new season, as Coach John Stafford put it, began with the District four playoff against Bedford-North Lawrence. The game was almost a carbon copy of the game the previous week, with East winning 21-0. In the victory East's offensive and de- fensive lines paved the way for Senior Blair Kiel to toss a 27-yard touchdown pass to flanker Bryan Perry. While Kiel had reason- able success throwing the football. Juniors Tom Hendrickson and Anthony Young-Bey were running up yards. Hendrickson finished with 182 yards and 2 touchdowns. Young-Bey finished with 93 yards. The East defense recorded its sixth shutout of the season, allowing the Stars only 161 yards total offensive and causing 4 turnovers, 1 fumble and 3 interceptions. Junior Ken Davis recorded his eighth interception and Sophomore Kevin Tompkins added another. The victory enabled the Olympians to ad- vance to the southern regional game with In- dianapolis-Chatard, who East defeated 20-13. Chatard took the opening kick-off and marched 82 yards for the score. Blair Kiel kicked two field goals and these were the only points the Olympians could muster up in the first half; the Olympians trailed, 7-6. The second half showed a rejuvenated Olympian offense. Kiel connected on touch- down passes to Wiley Umphress and the eventual game winner to Perry. Link that with strong running by Hendrickson and Young-Bey and the outcome was sealed. The Trojans did, however, score late in the fourth quarter. An attempted onside kick was scooped up by Young-Bey and the game was over. Stafford praised the defense for its con- sistent performance. Defensive stars were numerous: Brian Whipker's blocked punt and fumble recovery, Kevin Tompkins' fumble recovery and interception, all paved the way for what Senior Glen Spinks called, the ultimate experience, a trip to the state finals against Hobart. The championship game was billed as a battle between the North and the South. The game featured two wide-open offenses, two all-state quarterbacks, and the talented Brick- ies receivers against the equally formidable Olympian secondary. The Hobart Brickies took the ball on their first two possessions and scored. Marching 75 and 79 yards respectfully in 28 plays, little did the Brickies know that was all the scoring they would mount. In between and immediately after Hobart scored the Olympians refused to play dead. On the second play from scrimmage Tom Hendrickson took a pitch and ran 54 yards to glory. Following the second Brickie score, Hendrickson received a screen pass from Kiel and ran 54 yards for East's second score. After that, the game had indications of being a scoring marathon, but both defenses stiff- ened. East scored the winning touchdown, fol- lowing a third and long on which Jim Warner hauled in a 17-yard Kiel pass to keep the drive alive. Kiel then proceeded to rack the Brickie secondary with a 13-yard scoring vic- tory, 21-14. Big plays and turnovers influenced the Olympian victory; a dazzling interception by Ken Davis, a 64-yard punt by Kiel, two drive stopping interceptions by Vince James, suc- cessive sacks on the Brickie quarterback by Glen Spinks and Brian Whipker, and a diving tackle for a loss by Dale Downey. The list goes on and on. The Olympians did what they were notorious for all season long: they made the big play when they had to. For the season the Olympians allowed just 74 points while scoring 412. The secondary intercepted 35 passes, a school record. When the gun sounded at North Central High School, the Olympians were cham- pions. It would be an unforgettable experi- ence for players, parents and fans. Noticeably more special, because it was the first. 146 State Championship The defensive unit exhibits proud emotions after being an- kins, Mark Stapleton, Dale Downey, Glen Spinks, Jerry Bu- nounced during pre-game against Hobart. From left: Kenny chanan, Terry Smith and Vince James. Davis, Coach John Stafford, Tom Hendrickson, Kevin Tomp- Seniors Brian Whipker and Brian Tooley hug each other after winning the state championship. Offensive starters Whip and Tuba have been playing together since their junior high school days at Southside. Junior linebacker Kip Kiel never doubted an Olympian cham- pionship. He shows the thrill of victory by raising his hand and giving the Number 1 symbol. State Championship 147 Vengeful Seniors Trample Teachers The tension mounted all week! I was really looking forward to playing in the student-faculty benefit basketball game on Friday night. May 2. The Mad-dog-Tuba all stars, as we were named, were to take on the equally talented faculty team, the Aging Warriors. The game was a barn-burner, hey; if you missed it, you should have been there. When all was said and done the students had whipped, beaten, kicked, scratched and clawed their way to an 82-60 tri- umph. The teachers jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead, thanks to me. I choked in front of my friends by missing two wide open jump- shots, fudge! Pretty boy Bobby Christman hits a jumpshot dead center and our team was rockin! Leapin' Larry Shook (also known as Dirty Harry) gave us fits with his long range prayer shots. The mountain man Jack Spinks dominated the inside game with his side kick Legs Kessler. And when Ed Leaning Tower was not walking up the court and Studly Don Bell wasn't charging into innocent stationary players with his stocky build, the duo combined for an admireable ef- fort. (By the way Ed, you never did call a foul on Studly, just me! You blew it.) We played a near flawless game. Runnin' and gunning rough and ready Rick Ross, tall and tough Tim Loyd, duckin' and dealing Doug Kamman, Spunkie Spinks, Buck Buchanan, Rubber- man Chris Robinette and Jeff Arty Gullet made their presence felt on the court. Perhaps the most under-rated players were not players, they were the coaches Mad dog Tom Coon and Brian Tubs Tooley (Hey, let's not forget Shane Ross!) Coon's seven technical fouls and Tooley's constant harassment of the officials gave the fans and the golden voice of Columbus, Sam, the man we love, oh, yes we do, Simmermaker a lot to gab about all night. While we are mentioning stars, let's not forget those criminals in black and white, the refs Ed Bos- ton and Mr. Harold Welsh. On second thought, let's forget them! (Just kiddin' guys-good job.) The game was a blast; it was fun and it was a success. I think everyone remembered that it was just a game. The game was a suc- cess because, thanks to the fac- ulty and student players and fans, the Publications Department made enough money for the an- nual banquet, and that made Mrs. McKinney smile. And when she smiles, she doesn't frown; and when she doesn't frown, she doesn't yell, and when she doesn't yell, she's busy, and when she's busy she doesn't have time to watch us sneak out of class. Boy, I bet she can't wait till next year— Aloha, Mark Stapleton 148 Student Faculty Game It's hands-up defense as Seniors Rick Ross, Mark Stapleton, Bob Christman, and Chris Robinette quadruple-team teacher Don Bell. Math teacher Ed Tower cracks a smile in the face of defeat. Mild-mannered teacher's coach Don Reed calmly contemplates why his team was annihilated by the seniors. Chris Robinette battles a library aide. Senior coach Tom Coon talks to referee Ed Boston in a gentlemanly fashion. Student Faculty Game 149 As a part of her reading laboratory pro- gram, Sophomore Kim Pelley helps a Fodrea third grader with her English ex- ercise during the academic hours of the day. Recording a once-in-a-lifetime Class AAA state championship, East television staff member Senior Brian Bartholomew filmed the Super Celebration. L e a R n i n Q Being careful not to spill any of the solutions. Senior Shari An- derson cleans up after a chemistry experiment in the science laboratory. Working to increase his speed and proficiency, Senior Marcus Davis practices a typing drill in the business resource center lo- cated on the second floor. 150 Learning Divisional The lifestyle of the ancient Greeks was centered around the Olympic celebration. The sole racing event has been preserved in more than two-thou- sand years of art, poetry and sculpture. Likewise, the greatly expanded 1980 Olympics were similarly retained by artwork, coins and literary works ranging from newspaper updates to novels by champion competitors. Prints by artist Leroy Nei- man were available as remembrances of all the Olympic happenings from skiing in New York to track and field in Moscow. Symbolisms of East's history, although still consid- ered an infant to many after only eight years of exis- tence, were evident throughout the academic stat- ure. In 1972 East's faculty and administration was numbered at 59 members, including Principal Leroy Nelson. In 1980, under the direction of Principal Phillip Houston, our faculty and administration has enlarged to 111 members. In eight years, the figure has almost doubled. Under our six-day modular scheduling, students have the option of studying from four to eight of our 145 courses. Forty-seven of these courses, ranging from 11 vocational to 10 college preparatory selec- tions, were not available to the first few East student bodies. To accommodate a program with such a large range of opportunities, our school utilizes other public schools in the Bartholomew Consoli- dated School Corporation, Indiana Vocational and Technological College and community work sta- tions. Given one of the most outstanding high school scholastic programs and students with the will and ability to learn, 1980 produced the most academic class of Olympians ever to graduate from East. As class rank came down to within thousands of a digit between the first 30 students, its placement lost its practicality. 1980's class was the first group at East to so threaten the validity of the class rank. Our graduates leave East secured with the knowl- edge that they have completed their education in one of Indiana's finest scholastic programs. Setting the yuletide mood, members of the Concert Choir perform a candlelight Christmas program in the Clarence Robbins Auditorium. Working behind the scenes, before the annual fall choir concert. Senior Bob Billany sets the stage lights for the performance. Learning Divisional 151 And Then The Band Played On ... Besides playing instruments, what is the East band all about? How about a rock-a-thon? The band sponsors an annual rocking chair contest to help raise funds for accumulated expenses. Saus- age and cheese sales also boost the general fund. The big purchase of new band uniforms was made this year. The new outfits, including ones for the flag corp and Torchettes, totalled a staggering $40,000. Along with the uniforms comes the problems of alterations. Band president Debra Wulfhorst is a good exam- ple. The pants fit fine if you don't look underneath the cummer- bund. Obviously, the manufactur- er had a 5'9 —145 pound music- ian in mind instead of Miss Wulf- horst, a 5'2 -100 pounder! The CEHS band participated in the marching contest as well as the music contest April 19. There is room for the individual in the course of a year. David Heideman and Craig Neff proved themselves to be exceptional musicians as they had the honor of participating in the state solo and ensemble contest. Heideman, a trombone player, received a first place a- ward for his efforts. The efforts never seem to cease. Already, plans are under- way for a vacation trip for the 1980-81 school year. Dedicated band members. Senior Tim Sophomore Les Jackman concentrates on keeping the rhythm during a song for a Ault, finds time for frolic during class. halftime show. 152 Band OLYMPIAN MARCHING BAND: Row one: Martin Timour, Claire Hoffman, Julie Hovden, Lisa Epper- son, Kari lanes, Cindy Elkins, Tina Hornbeck, Terri Ponder and Wendy Porter. Row two: Susan Cobb, Kelly Hill, Jenny Hole, Mike Foster, Kellie Robbins, Mary Streit, Kevin Meyer, Mary Ellen Simpson, Holly Green, Regina Walker, Jonie Lee, Anita Phil- lips, Steve Pierson, Gerald Adams, Bryan Fox, Jerry Rae Buchanan, and Debra Wulfhorst. Row three: Russell McClure, Karen Fox, Michele Klein, Clif- sonja Bennett, Mardawna Montgomery, Michelle Banister, Denise Hodel, Mike Smith, Larry Siegelin, Doug Eckrote, Lonnie Smith, Scott Campbell, Robby Hull, Jeff Riley, Mark Duncan, Darrell Cole, Jana Kelly, Tim Behrman and Jack Stephenson. Row four: Missy Henderson, Becky Fisher, Cheri Trowbridge, Teresa Smith, Paula Holtzlider, Cindy Frazier, Tony Hood, Kelli Mouser, Gary Shafer, Mike Keck, Steve Baker, Gerald Tekluve, Tim Cof- fin, Craig Neth, Jay Foyst, Greg Dooley, Jody Pugh, David Heideman, Darrin McDaniel, Mike Baker, Tim Brooks, Barb Fox, Mark Rediker, Eric Phillips, Jeff Gabbard, Mark Fisher, Paul Duncan, and Mike Henney. Row five: Roger Shafer, Jana Grissom, Tim Blandford, Rob Talkington, Dan Fouts, David Bott, Larry Simpson, Les Jackman, Ken Patton, Bruce Zaring, Brent Clem, Joe Bierhaus, and Daryl Flemming. FLAG CORP: Cindy Sehnur, Yolawnda Edge, Kathy Jenkins, Raney Green. TORCHETTES: Cheryl Hodel, Lisa Greenlee, Cindy England, Kim Moore. Dressed for the holidays. Sophomore Clifsonja Bennett celebrates during a band party. Brass musicians Debra Wulfhorst and Steve Baker lift Olympian spirits at a pep convo. Band 153 SWING CHOIR: Michele Eppley, An- nette Overfelt, Joni Lee, Cindy Merris, jon Fischer, Greg Havill, Daryl Deck, Da- vid Jaquess, Marybeth Diebolt, Sandy Plumm, Gina Gooldy and Sue Clark. Not Pictured: Bob Billany, and Tom Hen- drickson. OLYMPIAN CHOIR: Front row; Debbie Clarkson, Beth Wasson, Tracy Todd, Lisa King, Tammy Schisler, Becky Ferguson, Lisa Hass, Catherine DeVillez, Rebecca Moore, Tammy Surber, Annette Hull and Becky Sallee. Second row; Tammy Fields, Joann Bohman, Patty Fish, Pam Engleking, Marcina Poisel, Kim Steven- son, Lisa Macy and Tamar Ehramjian. Third row; Karen Pickens, Joan Williams, Cheryl Hatton, Lisa Wineinger, Diane Williford, Lisa Cornett, Helen Carie, Leah Cox, Mary Smith and Director Ms. Clark. Fourth row; Gail Kitterman, Jennifer Waygood, Jana Kelly, Lisa Lewis, Jana Lancaster, Becky Sallee, Dominique Mas- ters, Jill Tasker, Beth Poffenberger and Leigha Plummer. SPICE: Front row; Chrys Schooler, Sharon Arbuckle, and Michelle Sherbundy. Sec- ond row; Eleanor Davie, Lisa Walters, Joy Daugherty and Jonet Taber. —yp Dressed for a strenuous rehearsal, direc- tor Marianne Clark assists the Olympian choir as they polish their performance. MENS ENSEMBLE: Front row: Ron Dwe- ngerand David Polanka. Back row; Mark Bowman, Steve Bair and Shawn Fred- erick. CONCERT CHOIR: Row one: )onie Lee, Sharon Arbuckle, Elaine Fischer, Beth Willy, Barb Abel, Chrys Schooler, Mary- beth Diebolt, Natalie Wertz, Elaine Crouch, Gina Gooldy, Nanette Reed and Eleanor Davie. Row two: |enny McClure, Annette Overfelt, Mary Henderson, Michelle Eppley, Cindy Merris, Angela Riser, Jonet Taber, Sue Clark, Michelle Sherbundy, Lisa Walters, Sandy Plumm, Alicia Hitchcock, Joy Daugherty and Ka- ren Pfeiffer. Row three: Mike Frohman, Jon Fischer, Mark Phillips, Andy Whaley, Greg Lacy, Gary Snyder, Nathan How- ard, Jim Hoppus, John Anderson, Brian Farrar and Tom Bostic. Row four: Ms. Clark, Bob Billany, Greg Havill, Tom Hendrickson, Daryl Flemming, Scott Spofford, Mark Bowman, Daryl Deck, David Jacques, Ron Dwenger, Tim How- ard. Singin' to the World They say the ultimate test is performing for your peers. Each member of any of East's choirs will readily agree. Stomach mus- cles are as tight as vocal chords when the first notes are sung. This year the choir members were faced with many sore diaphragms from a full concert schedule. While each choir has its own scheduled performances, Fall, Christmas and Spring concerts pooled all efforts, In between ap- pearances, students learned to read their music, ranging from pop to jazz. Choreographer, Se- nior Sue Clark, helped add di- mensions to singing by creating routines to many of the songs. A new facet was added to the choral curriculum this year with the merging of Olympian voices with the Columbus Symphony. This set the year far apart from the traditions secured by previous choirs. Also, concerts were given at the three junior high schools, for the Rotary Club and one en- titled the Festival of Trees. The annual awards banquet wrapped up the year. Director Marrianne Clark cited the 1979- 1980 officers, pres. Greg FJavill, vice-pres. Daryl Deck, sec. Elea- nor Davie, treas. Joy Daugherty, and librarian Chrys Schooler for their outstanding efforts through- out the school year. Giggling at the rehearsal costumes. Se- nior Maribeth Diebolt and Junior Gina Gooldy converse between songs. 7 Choral Department 155 Seniors Tom Fenner and Connie Brown prepare to do an advanced chemistry analysis in the lab. Senior lab-partners Kevin Sandlin and Denise Rayburn use a microscope to in- spect their class samples. Examining a display during the IU phys- ics exhibit, Senior Scott Thelander par- ticipates in a field trip sponsored by the Science Department. Lab assistant Mrs. Barbara Diekhoff, aides john Ross, Steve Knight and Tom Wetherald with their biology lab. 156 Science Lectures Lab Science Svcuzl Stud jtA. fnptctA AatA c }z: (tkifid lUojJ 1 -i ■ II. 'll ■T.’1 ,'r— i t) SiUu L r IU‘ rts A128 ! l_L Jond [ho al Donating blood to the drive outside the Awed by the facilities and exhibition, Se- auditorium, chemistry student Senior niors Robyn Mahoney and Debra Wul- Natalie Wertz adds a pint to the annual fhorst and Junior Mary Holtsclaw visit blood drive. I.U.'s physics lab. Perhaps the most diversified de- partment at East is science. Stu- dents choose from as many as six fields of study and explore one or all according to their individual in- terests. Biology and chemistry domi- nate the agriculture, greenhouse, wildlife and physics classes. This year trips were taken by the physics students and the ad- vanced chemistry class. The phys- ics trip was to Indiana University. Lectures were given on astro- nomy and cosmic phenomenon. The students were also allowed to do actual hands-on experiments. Ely Lilly welcomed East's second year chemistry students for the day in April. The group toured the plant production lines and re- search labs, then were the com- pany's guests for lunch. It seems that more students are majoring in a science now. Many promising professions demand a science background. Mr. Young claimed his 79-80 advanced class was the largest I've taught since I've been at East. This is true of most classes though. The increase in junior and sophomore enroll- ments directly influenced small group populations because more people were put in the same number of sections. Each area of science has had its own unique characteristics year in and year out. Biology students struggle through blood tests, pig embryo disections and antics of Kessler, Barnes Hughes Incor- porated. Physics students hiber- nate until spring when they emerge in the courtyard with their solar collections. The chemists blindly attempt to balance equa- tions and curse contamination during Group II analysis. Inevita- bly, a slow greenhouse worker at- tends his next class soaked after a generous shower by the sprink- lers. Wildlife students grumble, That crazy computer, this wasn't even my third alternate. And the aggies, well they have the sys- tem licked. They either strut about in their � Oipv FFA jackets or sit in raj ag resource and whistle —LJ at all the pretty girls! Science 157 Seniors Lorrie Smith, Pam Lashey, Delores Shelton and Cathy Pelic show that mechanics are for women too. A steady hand helps an accomplished student finish part of his woodworking project. Working in the industrial arts resource Eric Hatton completes an architectural area during his unscheduled time, junior drawing project. In materials technology. Sophomore Lonnie Smith carefully etches a groove into the woodwork. Sophomore Rob Weaver and Beth Ham- ilton check the accuracy of the meters during their electronics class. 158 Industrial Arts Utilizing the proper safety equipment, adds the finishing wires to his class advanced welding student Scott Crube project, a bird cage. Females' Faces Invade Art Wing Industrial arts and women? Sure! New faces of the female sex are a common sight in the north- west wing. The women are taking classes ranging from architectual drawing to powderpuff mechan- ics. The men still dominate the de- partment though. Students have the opportunity to learn valuable trades that they can apply outside the classroom. Many guys find that access to equipment here makes working on their cars eco- nomical, as well as educational. The printing classes helped school morale by producing EAST OLYMPIAN bumper stickers and smaller booster torches. The class was also called upon to print its own posters for the Industrial Arts Week. Tickets for many school activities were made from the presses at East. The architectual design class provided a service for science teacher Bill Barnes. As a project, Senior Blair Kiel drew plans and designed Mr. Bill Barnes' house that will be built in the near fu- ture. In essence, the industrial arts program provides the graduate and student with a marketable skill. Senior Mike Duvall works diligently to complete an architectural drawing as- signment. Industrial Arts 159 Denise Miner, a sophomore, pours drinks for a foods and nutrition lun- Senior Robin Combs carefully knits her needlecraft project in the home ec cheon. resource. r Seniors Kathy Dickey, Julie Davis and Sharon Cain, model their outfits made Rhonda Shafer, a senior, tends to her for their clothing and textiles class. toddler during child development class. Home Economics Home Unity Provides Practicality • • 4 Clifsonja Bennett, sophomore, quickly prepares cookies in food and nutritions class. Expansion probably best de- scribes the East Home Economics Department. The courses offered through Home Ec extends far be- yond the cut and dried food pre- paration classes. Students forge on into every aspect of home life. Seven different classes meet in the Home Ec vying during each cycle. One such class is foods and nutrition. The class prepares and serves a holiday tea and luncheon to faculty members and their guests. An advanced foods class follows up with meal planning as well as cake decorating, pies and pastries. Each year a pie baking contest is sponsored by the classes. The ladies are confronted with steep competition from the opposite sex, as the men have proved them- selves adequate in the kitchen. The kitchen is only one room in a house though. To build a home one needs experience in starting a home. Classes such as family re- lations, living on your own, and housing examine levels ranging from dating and sex to home dec- orating and budgeting. This year field trips to the Indianapolis Home Show, model homes, and furniture stores provided a hands- on effect to the class. Working with your hands is what needlecraft is all about. Stu- dents work on projects such as needlepoint, embroidery and cro- cheting. After completion, each project is graded and returned to the crafts “person to take home. What happens if you prick your finger while working on a needle- craft project? No problem-home ec covers that angle too, just call upon a family health student to tend to your ailment. Home Economics 161 Sophomore Omesh Patel and Junior Dan Stockleman practice their computer programs on the new terminal in Room 257. From Computers to Slide Rules From computers to slide rules, the Math Department at East uti- lizes all of these things. Classes range from basic mathematics to calculus. Most students entering East take Geometry as a soph- omore, advanced algebra as a ju- nior, and unified as a senior. Two years of math are required for graduation, but most students take three to four years. A great tragedy was felt by the Math Department this year. De- partment chairman Lance New- kirk was killed in an accident this winter. Mr. Newkirk will be re- membered by all for his smiling face and his willingness to help. Faculty and students collected money for The Lance Newkirk Memorial Award. This award was won by Senior Mark Wilson at Awards Day this Year. Work in Math is not just limited to the school year. Students are eligible to receive scholarships to math work-shop at Indiana Uni- versity during the summer. (GbfVb 162 Math Department From Restaurants to Germany Reinacting an authentic Spanish wedding, junior Tom Blades solemizes the vows of junior Bill Pongraz and Sophomore Vicki Rowan. The Foreign Language Depart- ment was a bustle of activities throughout the school year, lust during the mid semester, when everyone was getting tired of school and anxiously awaiting for spring break which seems so long away, the Foreign Language De- partment added activities to liven up the routine days. Foreign Language students hos- ted a Foreign Language Week, decorating the school and plan- ning authentic German, Spanish and French restaurants. Participat- ing in a community celebration, Foreign Language students set up booths at the Commons in the mall. French students sponsored a May Day flower sale; the flowers were delivered in homerooms with messages on May 1. Six German students along with sponsor jerry Baker experienced a three-week trip for Markdorf, Germany, a small southern city near the border of Switzerland. The school board gave grants to the students for financial help for the trip. Members who trav- eled to Germany over the sum- mer with the group were Soph- omores Scott Spofford, Mike Frohman, and Sandy Tempest; Ju- niors )oe Meek, Scott Williamson, judging a foreign language bake-off faculty members Thelma Hatfield and Patty Pre- calculus studen, Senjor )on Fischer sjzes nfce cast the deeding vote. up an app|jed derjvative prob)em Foreign Language Department 163 Following the specifications wished by Sophomore Beth Hamilton, art teacher Phil Miller adds the desired dimensions. Full of utensils after a day of classes, Phil Miller finds his desk, as many teachers do, an array of materials from his chosen field. Designed by art teacher Phil Miller, Sophomore Larry Simpson paints in the Columbus East with the Olympian torch on the wall in the Commons. 164 Phil Miller, Up Close and Personal I like working with individuals and finding out what makes a student tick ... (In art) they pit themselves against skills and abilities they may not know they have. Hh ant) Ttertonai Looking Through the Eyes of East The office is cluttered with diff- erent drawings, paintings and other projects hanging and prop- ped against the walls. On the busy desk is a sculptured head with eyes, a nose and a large, hollowed mouth. On the bottom, the name Alec is carved, his eight-year-old son. Behind the desk sits a very mild- mannered and organized person. He creates a casual, friendly at- mosphere as he begins to remem- ber the young Philip Miller as al- ways having a certain artistic tal- ent. “I remember, I used to draw things on scrap paper during church. It was not until high school that he started thinking about art as a career. He credits his art teacher, Carl McCann at North High School in moving his interests of teaching in the field of art. His 13 years of teaching began with special education classes at North High School. The last eight years have been with the Art De- partment at East. His dedicated time at East is apparent in the school. His most well-known work is the design of the Olympian torch for the new East High School's mascot. The large, orange letters spelling Olympians on the school gym floor are a three and a half day project of Mr. Miller's. He also receives credit for the boy's swim- ming team's T-shirt design, and the production of murals through- out the school for the different re- source centers, the bookstore, the greenhouse, the cafeteria, and the 1980 projects in the tunnel be- tween the academic wing, the gymnasium, and the Commons. As an alternate for the Olympian torch, Mr. Miller also designed an abstract formation of the tradition- al Olympic rings, all of which in- terlock into an E. This design, another of Mr. Miller's projects, is on the cover of this Olympic Altis. Between the time spent at school and working on the interior design of his home, Mr. Miller en- joys his hobby of collecting World War I traditional German steel hel- mets and de-activated machine guns. I just find something fas- cinating about them. During the summer vacation months, he often moonlights by doing designs for businesses. He has done work for Fodrea Elemen- tary School and Grace Lutheran Church, along with requests by in- dividuals. Mr. Miller enjoys teaching and believes the greatest satisfaction of teaching is affecting many peo- ple's lives. I like working with in- dividuals and finding out what makes a student tick. He believes that students can increase their awareness of life through art and can learn about themselves. They pit themselves against skills and abilities they may not know they have. Mr. Miller believes in the Art Department and considers it an im- portant part of the school because, a picture is worth a thousand words. He refers to the Art De- partment as The Eyes of East. by Kandy Shepherd by Phil Miller The emblem for the cover of this 1980 Altis was orginally designed as a possible school logo before the torch we now know as the Spirit of the Olympians was adopted. Both emblems were de- signed by art teacher Phil Miller who ex- plains, This logo has been designed specifically to be reproduced as an em- bossed seal (as it is on the cover), with no color other than the dark shaded areas created by embossing. The overall sym- bolism of the circular design reflects the concept of no ending. The Olympic inter- locking circular motif symbolizes those qualities as set forth in the Olympic code and the schools adherence to those con- cepts. The 'E' interlocking with those circles symbolizes strength and dedica- tion of purpose. Phil Miller, Up Close and Personal 165 Junior Phil Miles broadcasts his sports report at the East television studio. This broadcast is a part of the television stu- dio's program, Today's School. Deviating from normal class routine Sophomores Ritchie Reeve and Darren Burch decorate a poster in support of the football team's acceleration to the state finals, as a journalism project. 166 English Researching sources for her term paper, Junior joni Stevens utilizes the library's card catalogue. 'Beware False Things' English Not What It Seems Remember reading Macbeth when you were a sophomore or giving your first impromptu speech? Remember developing your first roll of film or building your first stage set? When you think of English, you automatically think of reading books and writing papers. Well, there's more to English than just the two. There are four journalism classes, beginning journalism, newspaper, yearbook, and photo- journalism. Students are taught things from reporting a news story, to taking pictures. Though rarely associated with English, speech, drama, and television production are a big part of English courses. Speech students learn how to speak comfortable in front of groups. Drama stu- dents learn to express themselves as an actress or actor, and con- centrate on facial expressions and movements. Television produc- tion students learn the tech- nological skills necessary to prop- erly express themselves through the broadcasted media. Of course, along with the elec- tives, sophomores, juniors, and seniors spend three days a cycle plus comp lab and large group learning English. Sophomores spend most of the year reading plays, while juniors are constantly swamped with vocabulary words. Seniors finish out the year with mini-courses on writing, speed- reading and reading plays. All of these courses offered in English help broaden the horizons in literature. Some are conven- tional, while others are anything but traditional. Speaking to Mr. Andrew Galbraith's first semester modern literature students. Dr. Richard Graham from Franklin College discussed the literary brilliance of Dos- toevski. Creating an original plot. Sophomore jill Striet, Junior Mike Gilpin, and Soph- omore Christie Scheller became familiar with life on stage in Drama I. Mrs. Janet McKinney, new publications director, discusses a test with her begin- ning photojournalism class. English 167 ORACLE Rowl: Bob Jordan, Brad Hillman, Beth Rager, Linda Cross, Shelly Conway, Angie Eggers. Back: Ed Boston, Pat SanMiguel, Dave Frederick, Jeff Fish. Row 2: Lisa Wineinger, Tungate. Amy Price, Terry Proffitt, Santa, Janet McKinney, Debbie T.V. Row 1: Anita Brown, Darren Pardieck, Loe Meek, Judy Sharp, Cyliax, Annette Hull. Back: Karyn Prence, Beth Evans, Beverly Mary Ashton, Victor Fields. Row 2: Andrew Myers, Katie Schaef- England, Mike Fleetwood, Tony Goodwin, fer, Billy Clampitt, Phil Miles, Mike Henney, Becky Sears, Ingo Last of a Dying Breed The typical school year includes video tapes during large group lectures, school newspapers presenting all the up-to-date news, and the yearbook as a mo- mento of each individual's experi- ences. The television studio at East is a remarkable facility considering the size of the school. The staff that runs all the machinery under- goes thorough training before it is turned loose on a production. T.V. supervisor Victor Fields swells with pride when asked about the competency of this year's staff. During the course of the year the staff was accredited with the Best of Category at the regional Media Fair which quali- fied them for state competition on the state level in Indianapolis where they placed second. Every other week an issue of the East Oracle was distributed to the student body from the Oracle staff in the Publications Depart- ment. The newspaper is a com- bined effort of some 15 dedicated students under the supervision of advisor Janet McKinney. A mile- stone during the year was the production of an extra-special edition that was THE FIRST to re- port the state football champion- ship. Two football programs were produced during November. The yearbook, Altis, also pro- duced a supplement for all the championship teams. Twenty- three staffers met during the last hour everyday to work on putting together a quality yearbook. Beginning journalism students were shaped into effective writers who will further their experiences on either the newspaper or year- book staffs. Photographers for the 1980-81 staffs were trained in a photo-journalism class. Photo-J stresses the proper composition and technique for the highest possible quality in photographs. All elements of any publication, no matter how divserified, must come together in the end. It is summed up by Altis editor Kim Russell, The uniqueness of each individual makes communication staffs what they are-the last of a Senior Lori Clapp graciously receives the Tim Ison Award during the publications banquet. ALTIS Row 1: Troy Settle, Pam Poynter, Angie Mings. Row 2: Tony Smiley, Susan Arbuckle, Mary Holtsclaw, lanet McKinney, Yanice Howell, Pam Overfelt, Brian Whipker. Row 3: Tom Coon, Gail Kitterman, Tonda Wingler, Cathy Bottorff, Kim Russell, Beth Hughey, Lori Clapp, Janna Lykins, Tricia Shafer, Brenda Axsom, )udy Gredy and Mark Stapleton. Characteristics Come And Get Me The social sciences are a part of every student's education. Juniors and seniors have required courses that they must take while sophomores may choose world history as an elective. Juniors find themselves in social stud- ies resource working on countless U.S. History outlines all year long. History is characterized by the American Heritages students are assigned to so. Approximate- ly every two cycles, individuals must read an article from the American Heri- tage series and write a small paragraph on the content of the literature. Heritages are better known as American Hemorr- hages” suggestive of student opinion. The opinion of seniors towards their courses government and economics is laid back, as if to say come-and-get- me. A strong preference among pros- pective seniors is to attend summer school before their final year and get government and econ out of the way. It is helpful since they can always repeat the courses during the school year if they do not receive passing grades in the sum- mer. And then, if they blow that chance, you can be sure they will be in summer school the sum- mer following their senior year frolic. 170 Social Studies History teacher, Dave Fribley, evaluates Junior Brian Barnes' American Heritage oral report. Junior Dan Bishop contemplates reading another American Heritage. Finding a secluded spot in the social studies Resource Center, Sopho- mores Missy Haymaker, Debbie VanLiew and Lisa Mattingly do some spring socializing. Junior Kip Kiel solemnly completes a his- tory outline. Social Studies 171 Sophomore Elizabeth Fortner patiently hunts the correct key to punch on her typewriter. SENIOR DECA: Row 1: Kathy Robbins, Don Tungate, Val Jones, Jeff Myers and Dan Keown. Row 2: Penny Kinney, Stella Higenbothem, Carolyn Robertson, Tim Rutan, Jeff English and Jeff Johnson. Row 3: Mark Coomer, Debbie Neville, Michele Fields and Ed Tekulve. Not pictured: Kim Hoover and Teresa Jones. JUNIOR DECA: Row 1: Kelly Pardieck; Pres., Jo Allman; Sec., Cathy Sallee; Treas., Kelly Hill; Troy Gray; Larry Brandt and Robbi Cater. Row 2: Cindy Scott, Tammy Elkins, Debbie Car- mer, Bonnie Haddix, Mike Baltus, Kim Ziegler and Teresa McKinney. Row 3: Tammy Foist, Pam Davidson, Rolena Schultz, Michelle Wolter, Marcella Moon, Dana Bridgew'ater and Paula Henson. Row 4: Larry Dunkin, Digne McCart, Vickie Barnard, Pam Perdue, Karen Helt and Sally Davis. 172 Business Department Every graduate of Co- lumbus East High School will eventually be em- ployed in some type of job. Through the East Business Department students explore the different aspects of employment. Getting a job is what the Dis- tributive Education Association is all about. The class, better known to students as DECA, allows the individuals to receive on-the-job training as part of his or her class- room requirements. Students leave at 1:15 dispersing to their different jobs. DECA is not only concerned with getting the job, but also even more importantly, keeping it. Once a student begins a job he or she must remain there for the year or semester if they choose to drop the class. This helps each individual develop necessary skills which mandate steady employment. Typing is a skill pursued and developed in the business wing. Each fumble-fingered hunt-and- peck typist is bound to improve under the strict surveillance of his instructor. During the first semes- ter the class focuses on learning to type without looking at the keys. Timed writings are given each week to determine the progress made in speed and error elimination. The second semester centers on special forms needed for office use such as business let- ters and invoices. Accounting students pick up where typing students leave off with invoices. Bookkeeping is de- signed to drill the individual into learning how to record invoices and checks. Each student works from a book which is the equiva- lent of an office ledger. By the end of the course, theoretically, students can balance the ac- counts payable and receivable. If you are not into numbers and are maybe a little artistic, you might pick up shorthand fairly easy. Shorthand combines a series of curves representing sounds eventually forming words. Short- hand is becoming popular among college bound seniors because it enables the student to take quick accurate notes in a large group lecture. Translation: Taking care of business, on the job within the classroom. O.E.A. Row 1: Julie Roach; Sec., Lori Baker, Mary Henderson; Pres., Kim O'Neal; Amber Wallace; Cathy Mote and Tammy Morris; Treas. Row' 2: Lisa Greenlee, Tammy Pickett; Historian, Annette Hull; Christy Taylor and Carolyn Corn. Row 3: Patty Smith, Sandy Lancaster, Carolyn Trilling, Kathy Narwold, Joyce Smith and Amy Zeigler. Junior Pam Perdue works the cash register in the DECA Shack for class credit and experience in making change. Business Department 173 junior Mandy Campbell puts the finish- ing touches on her artcraft project. Sophomore Tom Bierlein carefully molds clay for his pottery project. 174 Art Plaster, Patience and Practice The main objective of the East Art Department is to help develop a skill. Some students adhere to the broad range of the program while others bury themselves in a personal project. This provides each student the depth of knowledge he or she wants to acquire. Many long hours are spent in the rooms at the south end of the second floor. Whether it is a beginning art project or the tedious work of Indian ink, to the student both products are of equal value. A special phase of the art curriculum is called artcraft. Skills in sculpture printing, weaving and ceramics are explored by students of different ability levels. Senior jenny Moore spent at least 300 hours on a scratch board project during the first nine weeks. For most classes, in- structors Phil Miller and William Melvin require two projects each nine weeks, but in some cases, a large detailed project is also acceptable. Each spring, students get their chance to show off the objects they have created during the year. An annual art auction is sponsored for any interested persons (students, teachers and parents alike). The Commons area is filled with sculptures, oil paintings and water col- ors, with a few scattered pieces of pot- tery and ceramics. The auction is usually non-profit because of the high costs of production. Students cite the art program as time consuming but enjoyable. It's a lot of fun especially with Mr. Miller. His jokes make the time go. Anyone who knows him, likes him. He creates an atmo- sphere that's easy to work in. Inspecting the facial details. Junior Diane Whipker carefully adds age lines to her sculpture. Juniors Yvonne Johnson-Bey and Louis Ar- thur diligently work on their ink drawings. Senior Bob Stillinger quickly works the clay between his hands before molding on the pottery wheel. Sophomore jimmy Branom spends his unscheduled time in the weight room “pumping iron. Mark Wedan, a sophomore, practices stuffing the basketball utilizing the gym during his unscheduled mods. Girls' P.E. instructor Jackie Burton, bumps the volleyball while her class stretches and exercises. 176 Physical Education Hustle, Bustle, Sweat and Muscle The gymnasium at East is a busy place. At the south end of the tunnel students do everything from lifting weights to dri- ving simulators. The regular physical education classes meet in the gym to play volleyball, basketball and, during the course of a semester, to dance. More and more the traditional ac- tivities are changing. P.E. classes now-a-days go skiing at the new ski resorts, bowl at near-by lanes, ice-skate at Lincoln Center and play tennis on East's courts. Since the pool is being re-roofed, swim- ming during phys ed was limited. Driver education is also taught out of the gym. Not only do stu- dents leave school to practice dri- ving in actual cars, but also they are drilled on driving laws in re- sponse class. Simulation class is designed to give students a chance to experience different hazardous driving situations safely while their mistakes are tabulated by a master control panel. Juniors and seniors are able to participate in a special class called advanced P.E. Those students en- rolled in the class spend five hours a cycle in the gym doing a con- structive activity of their choice such as ping-pong or weight lifting. Apart from all the classes that work out of the gym, many stu- dents and faculty members utilize East's facilities on their spare time. The gym is equipped with a make- shift indoor track used for jogging. The weight room is also open be- fore, during, and after school for individuals to work out in. In the summer time the parks and recrea- tion, who helped build East's fa- cilities, opens the pool and tennis courts up for public use. However, all the classes at East have top priority during the school year over all the equipment. Sophomore Helen Carie prepares for a practice drive in one of the school's dri- ver’s education cars. Rooky skier Tony Folger gives the new sport a try during a day-long field trip to Long Mountain. Physical Education, Driver's Education 177 S uppoRt Displaying an Olympian showcase, Transamerican Insurance of Columbus joined Washington Street to support East. Hoosier Sporting Goods supported the Olympians by painting Go East in their window the week before the state foot- ball finals. Placing a giant E on the side of their building, the Cummins Diesel Engine Company reminded the whole city of East's outstanding athletic performance. 178 Support Divisional Closed only to Greek participants and spectators for centuries, the early Olympic games were not recognized internationally. In 1980 the Olympic events are the largest international happening with representatives from every continent taking part in the festivities. Financial support for these games came from across the globe. Each country entering the com- petition had raised their own revenue. The revenue for the U.S. team was not submitted from our gov- ernment, as it was in some countries. The expense for athletic training, transportation and housing was all paid for strictly by donations from individuals and large corporations. To become an official U.S. national Olympic supporter with all proper adver- tisement rights, corporations had to submit bids to the U.S. Olympic Committee who chose the most beneficial supporters. Among the many who re- ceived bid acceptance were the NBC television net- work, the official 1980 snowmobile manufacturer, |ohn Deere, and the official 1980 Olympic camera producer, Canon. In 1972, East's Publications Department published a 144-page Altis. The yearbook, printed by News- photo Yearbooks, included three pages of color and seven pages of color effects and cost approximately $900. This yearbook is the largest and most colorful Altis ever to be printed at our school. This 248- page book printed by Herff jones includes 24 pages of senior color, 16 pages of opening color, over 10 pages of color effects, plus a 16-page expository supplement. The supplement, in honor of our fall athletic team acceleration to the state finals in foot- ball, volleyball, and swimming, printed eight pages in color and eight pages in black and white. Our Altis was a self-supporting publication that depended entirely on student purchase, patron sup- port and advertising to meet the professional print- ing cost of more than $15,000. Funded by interested hard-working students and the supporters who real- ized the significance of such a publication, the Altis captured an up close and personal record of 1980, truly the year of the Olympians. A picture and banner of Columbus' first football state champions displayed Murphy's community support to our athletes. Representing WCSI, Sam Simmermaker con- gratulates Senior tackle Glen Spinks on the Olympians' state championship at the Super Celebration in the Commons. Support Divisional 179 Joy's Bridal Shoppe Kathy Dickey, Julie Davis 513 Washington Street 180 Downtown . . . there when you need us BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Pam Wells 500 Washington 372-0111 6MGQKING PM7GRN9 1537 Hutchins Ave. Downtown 181 DOWNTOWN 182 Downtown The . . . Place 519 WASHINGTON ST. COLUMBUS. IN 47201 (012) 372-5305 Larry Cunningham, Kim Russell THE COLUMBUS FULL-SERVICE BOOKSHOP: Sears Where America shops SKARS.KOKBUCK ANDCO. • BOOKMARK • BOOKWORM • BOOKOROCR • SUBSCRIPTIONS • UNIQUE AOVISORT • INFORMATION PORTFOLIO. SEMINARS • 0OOKTALK • EVENTS Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Greg Havill, Pam Settle Coca-Cola Bottling Company COLUMBUS-INDIANA-INC. Box 567 Columbus, Indiana 47201 Downtown 183 Jon Fischer ARVIN INDUSTRIES,.INC. 1531 THIRTEENTH STREET. COLUMBUS, INDIANA 47201 DOWNTOWN 184 Downtown yov mfce foqay Wi afM all your ■jopion-ows! flmed pavenfhood of Sovfh cn|raj incana. 37 6-3 H5 Patrons Mr. and Mrs. Todd Huffman Earl and Bonnell Biles Carl Pasquale Correll Patrons continued in Eastbrook Plaza pages. DRIVE-IN WINDOW SERVICE 3 HOUR SHIRT SERVICE DO IT YOURSELF STEAMEX CARPET CLEANING EQUIP 372-7122 CORNER OF 12th WASHINGTON ST FARMER'S MARKETING ASSOC. 1075 2n(, St. Downtown 185 HOOSIER SPORTING GOODS 611 Washington 376-3418 David Miller David Shaff, Advertising Representative iewpoint BOOKS ■ GIFTS OF BLOOMINGTON. INC OF COLUMBUS. INC Susan Whittaker • Courthouse Center Manager • Columbus, IN 47201 Columbus Phone 376-0778 THE REPUBLIC 333 Second St., Columbus, Indiana 47201, 812 372-7811 Established in 1877 RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL — COUNSELING — REAL SERVICE IN REAL ESTATE mtAtmt iiimi citvKf MLS CALL 376-9231 725 THIRD STREET Patrons Mr. and Mrs. Eric Kemp Bud's Auto Repair Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tempest Patrons continued on Eastbrook Plaza pages 186 Advertising 'Ddlffiux. Blair and Kip Kiel 2530 Central Ave. 25th St. © Home Federal SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Sandy Lykins Village Craftsman Ed Boston and Tonya Rondot with employee from Village Craftsman. 605 Washington DCWNT'CWN 188 Downtown HULL'S OFFICE SUPPLY, INC. •=4 C'ompCcU £ini o iL'fflct £uftp{it ROST OFFICE BOX 483 529 WASHINGTON STREET COLUMBUS. INDIANA 47201 RHONE 376-7548 A,.o Cod 812 Dana Bridgewater TriWYFM Stereo 1D5 Downtown 189 Congratulations to the Class of 1980 Golden Operations CWC Castings Division of Textron Inc. 1616 10th St. Columbus In. 47201 190 Downtown With American Top 40 each Sunday at three C RMIOIO rr wOI fm 101.5 501 ' 2 Washington St. Listen to WCSI AM and FM H10HL10HT8 OF THE 80 8 BELONG TO YOU Parker Portraits 1038 Pearl 372-4292 COLUMBUS OFFICE OF STA TE FARM INSURANCE FRED L ALLMAN 915 WASHINGTON STREET COLUMBUS. INDIANA 47201 (812) 379-9541 Audrey Allman (right), who attends Ball Univer- sity and a 1979 graduate of East High School, ex- plains to Tom Hendrickson how a good student discount can save him money on his insurance premium, while Fred Allman listens. Downtown 191 Citizens need to show concern for the people who have the hardest time ... to make sure that they have as good a chance to achieve as any- body else. lip tylose an} T vwnal Columbus' Dream Comes True When one looks at the prosper- ing community of Columbus, In- diana, and sees the tremendous ar- chitecture and growing industries, one may stop and ask Why Why Columbus? What differ- entiates Columbus from the rest of the other mid-western towns? The immediate response of na- tive Columbus residents will likely include the name of the one man who helped make the dreams come true-Joseph Irwin Miller. More than 30 years ago, Joseph Irwin Miller had the choice of a lo- cation for the home of the Cum- mins Engine Corporation. Mr. Miller's roots were in Columbus, so he decided Columbus it would be. Slowly, at first, he began to build Columbus into the type of community suitable for the up- and-coming industrial headquar- ters. Mr. Miller decided that archi- tecture could become one of the main facets of civic improvement. Therefore, the Cummins Engine Company financed designs of the 15 local public schools. Including our own school, these buildings, designed by internationally re- known architects, along with an additional 25 works of excellence, bring more than 40,000 visitors and national recognition to our city. Although he is the heart of this movement which saved Columbus from becoming a typical prairie town, Mr. Miller accepts very little credit for the success of Colum- bus. During the interview with three Altis staffers, Mr. Miller ex- plained he believes, Citizens of this town have always worked to- gether on common problems. He believes that Columbus is outstanding in the field of volun- teer groups, but the need for the groups to continue is imperative. Citizens need to continue to show concern for the people who have the hardest time, financially and otherwise, to make sure that they and their children have as good a chance to achieve as any- body else. Defeating the executive stereo- type, Mr. Miller functions as a member of Columbus, not a social elite. Often he can be found at Apple Tree in the mall during the noon hour, eating a sandwich, drinking a cup of coffee, with his legs crossed and his hand to his forehead watching the children enjoy the playground area. Mr. Miller is consciously con- cerned about the bad town im- age of Columbus. Decay is al- ways taking place and it is a run- ning effort just to stay away from decay. The big danger in any town is that it decays faster than it im- proves. Soft-voiced, yet protective, the father image fits Mr. Miller well and rightfully so. Mr. Miller and his wife Xenia S. Miller have raised five children in Columbus, although they did decide to send their children to private high schools. At the time our eldest became high school age, Colum- bus did not have as good a college preparatory program as it has now ... Columbus has since developed a very good college preparatory program. Although he is seventy years old, there is no obvious effect of time difference in Mr. Miller's phi- losophies. His age has not handi- capped Mr. Miller's perception of today's world and today's issues. In the world of business, Mr. Miller feels that there should be no discrimation of sex, race or relig- ion. I expect to see a woman as the head of a major U.S. corpora- tion before the next decade; I wouldn't have any doubt about that . . . Since they are 'pioneers' women will continue to have a lot to overcome. Mr. Miller shared advice for any young person wanting to succeed in the world. Get a very good education; that's one of the first things. When you take a job, iden- tify with the organization you're in and its needs and be happy and willing to work on whatever needs to be done. Sharing with the residents of Co- lumbus has become a way of life for Mr. Miller and his family who have continued to develop what was started when the Millers first came to Columbus in 1820. He is truly a unique individual, our Joseph Irwin Miller. 192 Up Close and Personal of J. Irwin Miller As chief executive of the Cummins com- pany, J.l. Miller spends little of his time in the head office located on Washington Street in Columbus. Conducting the interview for this article. Senior Janice Howell met with j. Irwin Miller at his Cummins office. Before the interview, when we were in the lobby waiting, I was scared stiff. But when Mr. Miller met us at the stairs I knew things would go all right, remem- bers junior Brenda Axsom of her meet- ing with J. Irwin Miller. Brenda supports that father image of Mr. Miller, He was real down to earth. He made all of us feel at ease and we could tell that he was genuinely con- cerned. He made us all feel a lot better once the interview started. Seniors Janice Howell, Judy Gredy and publications director Mrs. Janet McKinney were with Brenda during the Christmas vacation interview. Up Close and Personal of J. Irwin Miller 193 eoiitiiiUiiliUions ciihm$! COSCO Subsidiary of Walter Kidde Company. Inc KIDOE 2525 State Street. Columbus. Indiana 47201 (812) 372-0141 V State Street Hoerner Waldorf Champion International Corporation 3101 State 372-8873 Come bowl a game today at ASTRO BOWL 3010 State Street Bob Jordan State Street 195 '?low-e%4 friom the TVoocU' 151 S.TKafdetw 372-1201 Mary Smedly SCHNEIDER IMPLEMENT n Schneider Implement 379-4413 3475 State St, Coi., In. TOj ° HKUBOTH' Sales—Service—Parts Complete vn and Carden Center Folger ’s Four Seasons m : THE COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE Beth Rager State Street 1% State Street tip tffou cuti) Term !, I tell everyone at WCSI that the most important thing that we do is meeting the public I always try to say 'hello' and be ____friendly, and to make people happy. It's the 'Holy Cow' Man Throughout the entire year Sam Simmermaker has not only been a familiar face to the Columbus community, but especially to East. Sam, a disc jockey for WCSI known for his Holy Cow ex- pression has taken part in several East victory convocations, was the announcer for the second annual student vs. faculty basketball game sponsored by the Publica- tions Department, and spoke to the journalism students during a Meet the Pros unit. Sam has been with WCSI since january 1960. He majored in radio and television at Indiana Univer- sity and worked at a radio station in Bloomington during his junior and senior years. However, if he had it to do all over again, things might be different. I wish I had gone into teaching, he told the journalism students. Many men work an eight hour day, but not Sam. He works from 10:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the sta- tion, plus announces sports events live, followed by talking to coaches on the phone in evenings to get material for his 7:05 a.m. broadcast which he tapes at 11:00 p.m. the night before. Sam says he likes to have the coaches call him, but he will call and recall coaches to get information for his listeners. Whenever Sam comes to victory convos, his speeches al- ways draw excitement. It has been said and is believed that if Sam is around, there's bound to be excitement. He always boosts the spirit and displays his spirit from microphone to shoes cus- tom-made with school colors. He believes his most important purpose is to keep people in- formed and happy. I tell every- one at WCSI that the most impor- tant thing that we do is meeting the public. I always try to say 'hello' and be friendly, and to make people happy. gdltMafous State S reet 197 T ir David Bott, Annette Hull, Melissa Bott, and A W employee. ACME electric SUPPLY. INC. 2737 Central Avenue Phone (812) 372-8871 GGd 198 25th Street rtTD©© CORPORATION OF TENNESSEE Columbus, Indiana Vernco makes products that clean air moisten it. move it. even use it to clean. From humidifiers to fans, vacuums to air cleaners . . . Vernco builds products to last and to help save energy. Fans cool for less than air-conditioners. Attic fans help air-conditioners work less frequently. Moist air feels warmer than dry air, so humidifiers can help keep heating bills down. We treat air so it treats you better. 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Whipker Stephen Pamela Wolverton Abplanalp Excavating 202 25th Street c£ Youth Hockey Team Sophomore Daniel Geary Sophomore Nicholas Chasse Sophomore Jeffrey Walker YOUTH HOCKEY TEAM—Front Row: Dan Geary, Matt Libke, joe Ralph, John Nash, Doug French, David Orr and Nick Chasse. Back Row: Jody Taber, Assistant Coach; Eric Simpson; Tim Loeche; Dan Orr; John Stambaugh; Bruce Blancett; Paul Saddler; John Gregory; Kris Theno; Mark Elwood; Eric Spang- ler; Jeff Allen and Coach Jim Wilson. 25th Street 203 a t i 0 n a 1 R o a d Behler Pontiac—CMC 3060 National Rd. 372-3725 Students participate in an open house given by Behler Pontiac who donated money to the Columbus High School's athletic departments. 1629 National Road 376-3377 V WILSON 1250 NATIONAL ROAD 372-2575 Beth Rager V 204 National Road Gropps Boost East Ring Fund M y 13 19� Gropp's Kish of Stroh SMS Natsooal Road Columbus Indiana «TO1 Dear Mike and Larry On brhalf oI lb East Olympian football tram I want to say Thank Yew for your r«c nt donation to our nnr fund W all appronat your effort� in donating the dime for earti fish sandwich sold It is this kind d community involvement by you and your restaurant that makes Columbo such a good place to live aod work Thanks for cann Sincerely. John Stafford Shown presenting their contri- bution to East Football Cooch John Stafford, (center) ore Gropp's owners - Mike Sulli- van (left) and lorry Mayfield. Gropp's donated IQ1 for every fish sandwich they sold during o 6 week period. 372-2966 2645 National Rd. Diane Jewell The fashion place la shop... Easlbrook Plaza Dalton Paijne DOWNTOWN 376-3619 370-9842 EASTBROOK PLAZA Mark Rediker and Eric Scheidt 206 Eastbrook Below: East Art students Cindy Elkins, Trent Rondot and Clayton Haislup participate in Art Week activities at the Commons. Right: Cindy Donica and Melissa Harden finish their Art projects at the Mall. o US Professional Patrons Francisco D. Deogracias, M.D. St. Rd. 252 East, Edinburgh Edward L. Probst, M.D. 360-C Tipton Park Plaza Jack R. Scherer, M.D. 360-C Tipton Park Plaza Breeden Inc. Realtors Developers 1427 Washington St. Hugh Newsom, Realtors 819 Washington St. Southern Indiana Orthopedics, Inc. 411 Plaza Dr. Suite H Tipton Park Plaza E A $ T I R O o K y _____________ Eastbrook 207 G 0 L U M B U S C E N T I R We Do It All For You During lunch many East students head for the golden arches at 1880 National Road. Another McDonald's is located at State Road 46 W. V V__________________ 208 Columbus Center J. COLE MEN'S CLOTHIERS COLUMBUS CENTER MONDAY-FRIDAY 10-8 SATURDAY 10-5 Kip Kiel and Tom Hendrickson wore stylish evening wear from J. Cole to the Prom. Each chose a different style tu- xedo. CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT Captain D’s seafood hamburgers 2220 S. National Road 379-9559 Election hopefuls participated in the Columbus Day Parade. Candidate Nancy Ann Brown was successful in her mayoral race against Republican Ronald Reinking. The Democrat is the first woman mayor of Colum- bus. Columbus Center 20ct Hagel's Jewelers Complete jewelry and watch repair 3170 Columbus Center 372-5577 Junior Desi )oy STEAK HOUSE GREAT STEAK AT FAMILY PRICES Doily Luncheon Specials ©PEN 7 DAYS Monday - Friday CARRY OUT SERVICE BANQUET FACILITIES CJl 372-8555 2309 MARR RD (BEHIND J. C. PENNEY) Editor Stewart Huffman of the Repub- lic presents Senior Ed Boston with an award at the publications banquet at Ponderosa. “Jttfplitj in Jtwl fislale Real Estate 3126 Seventeenth St. 372-9955 210 Columbus Center To involve the community in learning about communication, Mrs. janet McKinney's journalism students invited profes- sionals to speak to the class. Above junior Beth Rager is ex- cited and very happy to get the autograph of Tom Cochran, co-host of PM Magazine on channel 8, Left Mr. Cochran and Mrs. McKinney discuss the success of the new program and the segment shown in May about Columbus. cfiler's Sales and Service Corner 10th Street at 1144 Marr Road 372-4866 or 379-2445 super , i fNr «•«■ •� Mb «r rW •� «• «M n Sophomore Mark Bennardo COLUMBUS CENTER Columbus Center 211 r TOVEY SHOES L J 3855 2S'h $. ACROSS FROM MOUDAV CtNItR MON FRI 9 30-8 00 SAT 9 30-4 00 ClOSIO SUNOAY Exchange Student Newton Fahl N07t77C2V2 X xoMtojry torvos 3870 25th Street 372-4465 junior jim Apple 212 Thank You TOM’S ANTENNA SALES SERVICE Channel Master ANTENNAS • ROTORS • TOWERS • INSTALLATION • MAINTENANCE • REPAIR . TOWER PAINTING • INSURED . INSURANCE WORK Ca« 372-9700 7Sm VtUcuA. - a t L ?--rt«J Rout: 3 -Cobnko9 Promoting city awareness, the street cleaners entered their own float in the parade. Chris Robinette, Bob Jordan Russell S Equipment Company Lori Clapp, Chris Robinette. 3141 Michigan Road Madison, Indiana 47250 Thank you Thank You 213 Hard work and efforts pay off Rock-a-thons, cheese and saus- age sales, and the annual donut sale were some of the ways in which members of the Columbus East Marching Band helped to pay for their new uniforms, which arrived in early spring. Several outside sources, including the school board, also helped to fi- nance the uniforms, which cost an approximate $40,000, and are the first new uniforms the band has had since the school opened in 1972. Band members spent many hours raising funds for the uni- forms by selling tickets at the gates for band contests and dis- tributing Wendy's coupons throughout the community. Dur- ing the football season, the band marched in T-shirts and brown corduroys, and many were glad when their hard work paid off and the new uniforms arrived. o. QlIS Raising spirit at an early season football game, volunteers from the band entertained the Olympian crowd. Due to late shipping, the band had to wear their old uniforms throughout the football season. 214 Columbus eofasafcus Columbus 215 Preparing for the Discovery Days Parade Lining up in the field behind East, the members of the Olympian band Olympian band assembled for their marched in T-shirts and corduroys. march. Leading the trumpet section. Junior Scott lller plays the school song. Still in their old uniforms, the Olympian band placed second in the city marching contest. Hp Vlose am) Fermat ''Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look at the stars. —Henry Van Dyke aft 216 Year of the Child 1980: Year of Olympians International Year of Child This was the year of the child internationally and East students actively par- ticipated. The child devel- opment classes at East helped busy mothers by spending the afternoons, and sometimes mornings, with toddlers. ms Year of the Child 217 A Abbott, Pam 123 Abbott, Robert 89 Abel, Barbra 57, 81, 155 Able, Joyce 65 Abernathy, jack 81 Abney, David 81, 121 Abplanalp, Jan 57, 89 Acton, John 71, 145 Adair, Angela 13, 71 Adams, Gerald 23, 71, 153 Adams, Terri 71 Adkins, John 10, 89 Agostinelli, Andrea 51, 71, 141 Agostinelli, Diane Ahlbrand, William 71 Albietz, Shirley Albietz, Susan 89 Aldred, Anita 89 Alford, Douglas Allman, Jo Lynn 81, 172 Allman, Lee Ann 71 Allman, Nathan 71 Alvis, Chris 71 Allman, Robin Anderson, Angela Anderson, Angela Anderson, John 81, 125, 155 Anderson, Rebecca 71 Anderson, Richard 37, 89 Anderson, Shari 89 Anderson, Tim Andis, Arthur 81 Andis, Jeffrey 89 Anthony, Charles 71 Anthony, Duane 66 Anthony, Jeffrey 81 Apple, James 81, 129 Arbuckle, Susan 57, 89, 169 Arbuckle, Sharon 57, 81, 155 Archer, Frank 145 Arnholt, Joe 57, 81, 127, 141 Arnholt, Johanna 89 Arnholt, John 37, 71, 145 Arnold, Roger 71 Arthur, Ethel 57, 81, 175 Artis, Teresa 89 Asher, Joe Ashley, Scott 89 Ashton, Mary 71, 168 Ashton, Penny 89 Atwood, Donna 71 Ault, Timothy 89, 145, 152 Avila, Cesar Axsom, Brenda 53, 81, 169, 193 B Babbs, Karen 81 Bailey, Alyn 81, 141, 143 Bair, Karen 89, 126 Bair, Steven 71, 153, 155 Baker, Barbara 36, 81 Baker, Jerome 65, 143 Baker, Joan 65 Baker, Lori 89, 173 Baker, Marci 71, 141 Baker, Edward 81 Baker, Michael 71 Baker, Steven 81, 153 Baldwin, Nancy 64 Baldwin, Tim 71 Baltus, Michael 172, 81 Banister, Michelle 81 Banks, Linda 89 Bannister, Bryan 81 Bannister, Pam 81 Barkes, Glenn 89 Barlow, David 71, 131 Barnard, Vickie 81, 172 Barnes, Bill 65 Barnes, Brian 33, 59, 81, 121, 145, 170 Barning, Kim 71, 133 Barnsfather, Greg 81 Barringer, Karen 71 Barringer, Pam 89 Barthlow, Bryan 89 Barwick, Bryan 71 Beyer, Tom 124 Bassett, Robert 81 Bates, James 90, 127 Bates, Kimberly 123 Bathory, Frank 71, 131 Bathory, Lewis 71 Battin, Dana 57, 81 Bean, Pamela 81 Beasley, Kimberly 90 Beatty, Dwight 71, 141 Behrman, Tim 71, 153 Behymer, Link 23, 81, 129 Beisel, Donna 90 Beisel, Rory 71 Belush, Teresa 81, 124 Bennardo, Mark 71, 211 Bennett, Clifsonja 36, 57, 71, 153, 161 Bennett, Jim 22 Beirhaus, Joe 23, 71 Bierlein, Thomas 71, 153, 174 Biles, Brenda 36, 71 Billany, Bob 57, 90, 155 Bird, Marc 71 Birge, Naomi 90 Birkner, Bryan 90 Bishop, Greg 81 Bishop, Laura 71, 90 Black, David 81 Blades, Donald 81 Blandford, Timothy 81, 141, 153 Blanford, Tim 71 Blanton, Ramona 81 Bode, Randall 90, 98, 129 Bode, Ryan 81 Boggs, Steve 71 Bohman, Joanne 71 Bokelman, Pat 65, 145 Bokelman, Tim 81, 121 Bonnell, Kathy 81 Bonnell, Scott 11, 90 Boroughs, Gina 81 Bostic, Stacey 71 Bostic, Thomas 24, 53, 90, 103, 155 Boston, Ed 90, 105, 117, 143, 168, 210 Bott, David 23, 71, 153 Bott, Melissa 31 Bottoff, Cathy 53, 91, 169 Bottorff, Diana 81, 133 Bowen, Ronald 81 Bowman, Mark 37, 81, 155 Bozell, Kenneth 81 Bradley, Annette 71 Brandt, Larry 81 Bradtke, Lisa 71 Bragg, Connie 71 Bragg, Mark 91 Bragg, Morris 71, 127 Brand, Margaret 71 Brandt, Larry 172 Branom, Robyn 57, 91 Branum, James 71 Braxton, Ann 65 Breedlove, William 81 Bridgewater, Dana 172 Bringle, Earleen 36, 91 Broadus, Margie 91 Brock, Christine 81 Broering, Greg Steve 91, 145 Broering, Steve John 81, 145 Brock, Brian Gregory' 71 Brockman, Greg Warren Brooks, Tim D. 71, 153 Brown, Anita 65, 168 Brown, Bryan Keith 71 Brown, Bryan Ray 71, 133 Brown, Connie Elaine 61, , 57, 91 Brown, John Leslie 71 Brown, Leeann 81 Brown, Kelly Jean 71 Brown, Ralph 65 Brumbaugh, Cheryl 81, 124 Brummett, Keith W. 81 Bruner, Evelyn Dian 91 Bruner, Terry Richard 71, 145 Brunni, Anne Elaine 91, 126 Brunni, David Donald 71 Bry ant, Greg 81 Bryant, Julie 71 Bryant, Robert Allen 71 Bryer, Linda 65 Buchanan, Jerry R. 91, 121, 153 Buckley, Mark Gregory 71, 129 Bunch, Tina Louise 91 Burbrink, Kimberly Sue 81, 141 Burbrink, Mary 57, 81 Burbrink, Scott Allen 91 Burch, Darren Lee 71, 166 Burk, Randal Ray 81 Burnett, Velvet Renee 81 Burton, Bettina 71 218 Index Burton, Garrett Dewayne 71 Burton, jacqueline 126, 133 Burton, Marvin 133 Burton, Ricky L. 121, 143 Burton, Susan Michelle 25, 71 Burton, Victor Neal 91 Bush, Gretchen 81 Butler, Michael 91 Byrd, Penny S. 91, 174 Byrd, Stephen Charles 57, 81 c Caffee, Lisa 71 Caffee, Sonia 71 Cain, Laura 71 Cain, Sharon 91, 160 Calvin, Donna 66 Campbell, Amanda 81 Cambell, Mandy 174 Campbell, Scott 153 Caplinger, Christi 71 Carey, jon 91 Carie, Helen 26, 71, 124, 177 Carmer, Debbie 81, 172 Carmichael, Neal 65 Carson, Melissa 36, 57, 71 Carteaux, Todd 81 Casey, john 81 Castor, Tracy 81 Cauble, Eric 91 Chasse, Nicholas 71, 145, 203 Chasteen, Kathy 91 Cheek, Carolyn 71 Cheek, Troy 71 Cherry, Penny 71 Christman, Bobby 10, 13, 92 Christman, Sharon 51, 71, 135 Clampitt, William 92, 121, 168 Clapp, Lori 18, 57, 92, 169 Clapp, Melissa 51, 71, 141 Clark, Elizabeth 81 Clark, Eric 92 Clark, Mary 155 Clark, Susan 92, 155 Clarkson, Debbie 23, 71 Clarkson, Lisa Clem, Brent 22, 92, 153 Climer, Brian 81 Cobb, Susan 23, 81, 153 Cochran, Mary 81 Cockerham, Lori 92 Coffin, Tim 23, 71, 153 Coffman, Karen 65 Coffman, Sara 57, 71 Coil, Gregory 125 Cole, Darrell 23, 92, 153 Collier, Rebecca 25, 31, 71 Collins, Cheryl 16, 92 Combs, Robin 92, 160 Combs, Sandy 71 Comer, Kent 27, 92 Comer, Lisa 81, 141 Compton, Tammy 81 Compton, Willian 92 Condon, Donna 81 Condra, Kevin 93 Consley, julia 72 Conway, Kelly 56, 72, 145 Conway, Michelle 53, 57, 81, 168 Cookson, Leanna 93, 124 Cooksey, Loretta 65 Coomer, Mark 93, 172 Commer, Ronnie 93 Coon, Tamara 93 Coon, Thomas 93, 169, 53 Coons, Karen 57, 93, 95, 100 Index 219 A Giraffe Named Gerard by Jon Fischer A long time ago in the land of Bungo there lived many wild ani- mals. Most of the animals lived peaceful lives. The giraffe family lived especially peaceful lives. The only thing that they had to worry about was to take shelter in the forest whenever a storm swept across the fields where they played. Gerard was the youngest gi- raffe, and he always did whatever his mother told him even if he did not understand why. However, Gerard was a very curious little gi- raffe, and he would always ask his mother, Why? when she told him what to do or what not to do. For instance, he wanted to know why he should eat the green leaves on the trees but not the red leaves on the ground. Or why did they run to the forest whenever a storm came? Or why did it get so dark during a storm? Or why did the thunder sound so terrible? Gerard's mother and father an- swered many of his questions, but there were some questions that even they did not understand. Coop, Vicki 72 Cooper, Keith 81 Cooper, Mark 5, 81 Copass, David 81 Cordry, Brenda 72 Cornett, Lisa 72 Corn, Carolyn 93, 173 Correll, Bryan 81 Correll, Todd 72 Cottrill, John 93, 121 Cottrill, Rex 82 Cowan, Steven 82 Cox, Jeff 93 Cox, Leah 23, 72 Cox, Paula 72 Cox, Sara 65 Craig, Kimberly 72 Crea, Lindy 72, 129 Crider, Beth 72 Crippen, Sondra 72 Croddy, Brad 93 Cross, Angela 72 Cross, Janice 36, 93 Cross, Pat 93 Crouch, Ann 93, 155 One day Gerard was out play- ing by himself in a part of the fields where he had never been before. Suddenly he realized that the sky had gotten very dark, and he knew that a storm was coming. Little Gerard quickly started run- ning back to where his mother was, but then he stopped. He was very curious. He said to himself, I can take care of myself! I will just stay here and find out what storms are like for myself Soon the wind began to blow and dust and leaves swirled around in the air. The rain poured down and hit Gerard in the face, but he was determined to find out everything about a storm. After a short while the wind and rain be- came too much for the little gi- raffe, and he ran to stand under a nearby tree. At that second the sky was filled with a bright light and there was a terribly loud- BOOM-BA-BOOM-BOOM!! Gerard fell to the ground shaking with fear and he saw the tree that he had been running to came crashing to the ground beside Crouch, Patricia 23, 72 Curry, Kim 82 Cyliax, Ingo 82, 168 D Darnell, Tony 72 Dasovich, Paul 72 Daugherty, Joy Dale 34, 35, 82, 155 Davidson, Pamela Sue 82, 172 Davie, Eleanor 82, 155 Davis, Deborah 72 Davis, Julie 93, 160 Davis, Kenneth 82, 121, 145 Davis, Marcus 93, 121 Davis, Sally 82, 172 Dawson, Kim 29 Day, Rockne 93 Deamron, Angie 72 Deaton, Angela 57, 82, 123 Debell, Hallie Jo 72 Deck, Daryl 25, 34, 35, 93, 155 Declue, Carey 82, 135 Deible, Richard 72 Denny, Cyristal 72 Denny, Debra 72 Denny, Jeanette 57, 82 him. He sprang to his feet and ran wildly, screaming for his mother. Tears filled his eyes and he could not see where he was going. Ge- rard ran in circles, screaming, until he stumbled and fell. He just lay there in the grass crying, wonder- ing why he had not paid attention to his mother. Gerard was cold all the way from his nose to his tail. He had a sore throat, which is about the worst thing that can happen to a giraffe! He had given up all hope when suddenly he felt something warm against his cheek. Gerard opened his eyes and to his sur- prise there stood his mother! She had not stopped looking for him since the storm began and she now licked the water from his eyes and led him to safety in the forest. They snuggled closely to- gether under the tall trees until the great storm had passed. From that day on Gerard never doubted his mother's advice, even if he did not understand why. Editor's Note: This composition was written as an assignment for senior ad- vanced comp., ideally for the enjoyment of third graders. Denton, Carmen 32, 93 Devillez, Catherine Lynn 72 Dickens, Bryan 72 Dickey, Kathy 51, 94, 160 Diebolt, Maribeth 94, 155 Diekhoff, Nancy 51, 56, 72, 145 Diekhoff, Steve 57, 82 Dill, Tim 72 Dishman, Brian 72 Dixon, Danny 65 Dixon, Greg 94 Dixon, Jeff 72 Dobson, Billy Dobson, Ricky 72 Donica, Cindy 82, 207 Donica, Susan 72 Donica, Verla Annette 94 Dooley, Greg 94, 153 Dorse� , Rusty 72 Douglas, Susan 82, 141 Douglas, Paul 72 Douglas, Terry 72 Doup, Douglas 94 Downey, Dale 57, 82, 125, 145 Downs, Todd 82 220 Index Dubois, Janice 72 Dugan, Mike 29, 94, 117 Dunaway, Nonte Lyndon 72 Duncan, Mark 23, 72, 131, 153 Duncan, Paul 22, 23, 82, 153 Duncan, Timothy 94 Dunkin, Larry 82, 172 Dunn, Florence 65 Dunn, Keith 94, 125 Dureya, Deborah 82 Durham, Steve 72 Dutton, Joseph 65 Duvall, Michael 15, 94, 159 Dwenger, Ron 72, 127, 155 Dyer, Dawn 72 Dyer, Scott 94 Eaglen, Becky Lynn 82 Eaglen, Greg Wayne 94, 121 Eaglen, Sondra Denise 72 East, Kim G. 82 Eckrote, Douglas Eugene 72, 153 Edge, Yolawnda 82, 153 Edwards, Cynthia Darlene 72 Edwards, David Scott 94, 127, 133, 136 Eggers, Angela Dawn 82, 130, 168 Eggers, Glenda Bookstore Eggleston, Jeffrey Allen 82 Ehramjian, James C. 82 Ehramjian, Tamar Marie 72, 124 Elkins, Cynthia Lynn 82, 153, 207 Elkins, Tammy Darlene 82, 172 England, Anthony Alan 72, 127 England, Beverly Gwen 82, 168 England, Cynthia Dawn 82, 153 Engleking, Danny Ray 37, 82 Engleking, Pamela June 72 English, Jeff 94, 172 Eleton, Chris 124 Epperson, Lisa Ann 23, 94, 153 Eppley, Michelle Jean 82, 155 Ervin, Roy 72 Evans, Beth 94, 168 Fair, Brian 72, 155 Farrar, J. Brian 28, 34, 53, 82, 131 Fenner, Tom 94 Ferguson, Jerrold Lee 82 Ferguson, Mike 94 Ferguson, Rebecca Ann 72 Ferguson, Tammy Carol 82 Ferguson, Timothy Wayne 72 Fetter, Kathyrn 72 Fields, Jennifer Lynn 72 Fields, Michele 72, 94 Fields, Robbin Sue 72 Fields, Rita 82 Fields, Sherry 82 Fields, Tamara Kay 82 Fields, Victor 65, 168 Fish, Jeffery Lee 94, 168 Fish, Patty 72 Fish, Sharon Leigh 82 Fisher, Becky A. 94, 153 Fischer, Elaine 51, 82, 155 Fischer, Jon 24, 28, 51, 94, 131, 155 Fisher, Mark 23, 83, 153 Fitzsimmons, John H. 72 Fitzsimmons, Rita Jean 83 Fleetwood, Mike 94, 168 Fleetwood, Ronald James 72 Flemming, Daryl ). 90, 94, 153, 155 Fleming, Donna 65 Flinn, Michele R. 83 Foist, Brian 72 Foist, Tamera Sue 83, 172 Folger, Tony 95, 98, 177, 207 Folkert, Joanne Denise 72, 124 Forster, Beth 13, 56, 95, 141 Forster, Carol 95, 141 Fortner, Cynthia 95 Fortner, Elizabeth P. 72, 172 Foster, Steve 83 Foster, Michael Arthur 72, 153 Fouch, Bradley 72 Foust, Mark Alan 95 Fouts, Daniel Fred 72, 153 Fouts, William Nathaniel 95, 131 Fox, Barb 153 Fox, Bryan David 83, 153 Fox, Karen Lyn 23, 95, 153 Foyst, Joseph Jay 95, 153 Franke, Jill E. 96, 124 Franke, Julie Elizabeth 72, 124, 133, 135 Franke, Todd Dwayne % Franklin, Don % Frazier, Cynthia Sue 83, 153 Frazier, Leonard Frederick, Dana 83 Frederick, David 53, 168 Frederick, Shawn 3, 25, 72, 155 Freels, Pamela Irene 83 Fribley, David 67 Froedge, Brenda Kay 72 Frohman, Michael David 51,72,125,155 Frownfelter, Robert Lee 83, 131 Fry, Jeffrey Joe 83 Fulkerson, Robert Dale 83 Fultz, Carla Dawn 72 G Gabbard, Jefferey Lynn 23, 72, 153 Gaither, Terre Lee 72 Galbraith, Andrew 67 Galyen, Cynthia M. 72, 124, 145 Galyen, Rebecca Sue 72 Garvey, David Joseph 72 Gater, Robbi 83, 172 Geary, Daniel Richard 73, 203 Geary, Linda Loise % George, Dean Alan 83 George, Gordan 73 German, David G. 83 Gibson, Deenen 73 Gibson, Jeff 83 Gibson, Sandy 83 Gilbert, Paula Annette 73 Giles, Connie Sue 73 Gilham, William A. Jr. 73 Gilpin, Michael Lee 96, 167 Giovanini, Louis 67, 143 Glasson, Susan 83 Goforth, Susan Diane 73 Goodwin, Angela Gaye 73 Goodwin, Richard Anthony 57, 83, 168 Gooldy, Gina Mari 13, 34, 83, 155 Gooldv, Janice 67 Gorbett, Patricia 73 Gorbett, Cynthia Lou 83 Gredy, Judy Beth %, 193 Green, Harold L. 83 Graham, Kenny 82, 83 Gray, Barbara 73 Gray, Gordon Troy 83, 172 Greathouse, Burdett Alan 83 Green, Holly 23, 153 Green, Jacqueline Marie 36, 37, 96 Green, Mark 96, 129 Green, Teresa Raney 83, 153 Green, Tom 130 Groves, Sharon 67 Gorbett, Michael Leon % Greenlee, Lisa 57, 96, 153, 173 Greenlee, Matthew 73 Greenlee, Pamala 73 Greenlee, Rebecca Ann 83 Griffin, Gregory 73 Griffin, Steven 73 Grissom, Jana Sue 96, 153 Grissom, Kevin % Gross, Debra 53, 57, 83, 168 Gross, George 73 Grossman, Lori 57, % Grube, Scott P. % Gullett, Jeff 32, 96, 117, 136 H Haase, Dana % Haddix, Bonnie 83, 172 Hadley, Kevin % Hadley, Kim 56, % Hadley, Luann 73 Hagemier, Kristi 86, 134, 135 Haislup, Alan 83, 207 Hale, Dan 73 Hall, Keith 83 Hall, Mark 73 Hall, Kevin % Hamilton, Beth 73, 124, 158 Hamilton, Mark 37, 97 Hamm, Calvin 83 Hamm, Herbie 97 Hammond, Louis 83 Hampton, Teresa 73 Hancock, Scott 97 Hand, Jodi 73 Hanner, Bryan 97, 121, 143, 158 Hanner, Jeff 73, 121, 133, 141, 143 Hanner, Susan 83 Hanson, Dana 83 Hardin, Jackie 83 Index 221 Harden, Christine 73 Harden, Melissa 83, 207 Harker, Toni 73 Harmon, Lea Ann 73 Harper, Dianna 73 Harris, Harold 73, 141 Harrison, Michelle 57, 97 Hart, Brian 83 Hartman, Lori 73 Harvey, Pamela 11, 73, 124 Hasch, Mark 73 Hash, Junior 73 Hashman, Kevin 83 Hass, Elisabeth 23, 73 Hatton, Cheryl 74 Hatton, Eric 74, 133, 158 Hatton, Greg 74 Hatton, Kevin 83 Havill, Greg 97, 114, 136, 137, 155 Haymaker, Melissa 74, 171 Hazel, Brian 74 Hedger, Sally Jo 74 Hedrick, Kenneth 97 Heideman, David 83, 153 Helt, Karen 83, 172 Helton, Judy 57, 74 Helton, Mark 97 Henderson, Charles 83 Henderson, Mary 97, 155, 173 Henderson, Melissa 97, 153 Hendricks, Debra 83, 124 Hendricks, Gary 74, 125 Hendrickson, Tom 83,120,121,136,145, 155 Herron, Bob 83 Henney, Michael 57, 97, 153, 168 Henry, Doug 97 Henson, David 74 Henson, Paula 172 Hesting, David 98 Hewitt, Lori 74 Higginbotham, Stella 98, 172 Hilderbrand, Teresa 74 Hilgeman, Stephen 83 Hill, Mark 74 Hill, Juanita 83 Hill, Kelly Jo 83, 172, 153 Hillman, Bradley 53, 98, 143, 168 Hilton, Angela 74 Hilton, Daniel 83 Hilton, David 83 Hitchcock, Alicia 57, 83, 155 Hite, Jane 74, 124 Hoard, Paul 83 Hobbs, David 74, 145 Hockins, Linda 51, 56, 74, 141 Hodel, Cheryl 31, 57, 83, 98, 153 Hodel, Denise 134, 135, 145, 153 Hoeltke, Jeff 83, 133 Hoevener, Andy 129, 157, 83 Hoevener, Rhonda 57, 74, 145 Hoffman, Claire 74, 153 Hoffman, Lisa 36, 145 Hoffman, Melissa 57, 83 Holcomb, Melissa 74 Hole, Jennifer 22, 23, 83, 153 Holley, Mike 74 Hollinger, Steve 74, 145 Holtsclaw, Mary 57, 83, 169, 53 Holtzilider, Paula 83, 153 Hodd, Tony 74, 153 Hooper, Russell 74 Hoover, John 74 Hoover, Kim 98 Hopkins, Robert 98 Hoppus, James 74, 155 Hornbeck, Tina 74, 145, 153 Hovden, Julie 23, 98, 153 Howard, Nathan 74, 155 Howard, Tim 155 Howe, Ronald 83 Howell, Yanice 98, 169, 193 Hudecek, Eric 74 Hudson, Kimberly Jo 83 Huff, Wendell Keith 74 Huffman, Lisa 74 Hughey, Beth 51, 53, 57, 98, 169 Hull, Annette 98, 173, 168 Hull, Robert 74, 153 Hundley, Cynthia 98 Hunt, Rhonda 83, 124 Hunt, Scot 83, 121 Hunt, Melody 74 Hunt, Chris 74 Huntsman, Penney 83 Hurley, David 83 Hutchins, Tim 83 Hutt, John 74 Hyden, Kelly 83 Hyden, Steve 98, 129 Hyman, Steve 99 Idlewine, Mark 74 mzm Julie Johnson Icons 222 Index Lynch, Lori Imel, Robert 99 Ison, Rene 74, 83 j Jackman, Leslie 23, 74, 152 Jackson, James 127 Jackson, Geeg 36, 37, 74, 141 Jackson, John 74 Jackson, Pam 83, 123 Jackson, Phil 99, 136 Jackson, Toni 83 Jackson, Tonya 84 Jacobs, Rebecca 84 James, Vince 74, 133, 121 Janes, Greg 84 Janes, Kari 84, 153 Jaquess, David 51, 84, 125, 155 Jarvis, Ronald 74 Jefferies, Darla 84 Jenkins, Kathy 84, 153 Jenkins, Sherry 74 Jewell, Diane 6, 84, 206 Jewell, Kim 57, 99 Jines, Buddy 99 Johns, Julia 84 Johnson, Dawn 74 Johnson, Janet 99 Johnson, Jeff 99, 172 Johnson, Julie 99 Johnson, Lana 74 Johnson, Kim 84, 130, 145 Johnson, Stacy 84 Johnson-Bey, Daniel 84, 121 Johnson-Bey, Yvonne 84, 175 Jones, Kevin 84 Jones, Kim Jones, Maynard 74 Jones, Teresa 99 Jones, Terri 84 Jones, Tim 84 Jones, Valerie 99, 172 Jordan, Bob 99, 116, 117, 168 Jordon, Dale 74 Jordon, Rick 84 Jordon, Bill 84, 129, 145 Joy, Desiree 84, 210 K Kalstrup, Kay 84 Kamman, Doug 99, 121, 136 Kamman, Mike 84, 114, 121 Kazimier, William 22, 23, 74, 127, 131 Keck, Michael 23, 74, 153 Kedrowitz, Lori 74 Keller, Kim 84 Kelley, April 56, 74 Kelly, Craig 84 Kelly, Chris 74 Kelly, Jana 74, 133, 153 Kelly, Maria, 74, 124 Kelly, Trisha 84, 124 Kelsey, Jeff 74 Kelsey, Laura 84 Kelsey, Raymie 74 Kemner, John 74 Kemp, Jill 84, 123, 133, 145 Kent, Susan 32, 74, 141 Kern, Barbara 57 Kerns, David, 99, 131 Kessler, John 141 Ketchum, Steve 74 Kiel, Blair 11,13,54, 56,99,112,113,115, 121, 136, 137, 143 Kiel, Janice 74, 123, 134, 135, 141 Kiel, Jay 99 Kiel, Kip 84, 120, 121, 136, 143, 171 Kiel, Scott 84 Kindy, Brent 74 King, Lisa 74 King, Timothy 84 Kinney, Penny 99, 172 Kirchoff, Todd 51, 57, 84, 145 Kirk, Jeffrey 99 Kirk, Larry 74 Kirkland, Todd 74 Kitterman, Gail 53, 74, 123, 141, 169 Klein, Michele, 23, 153 Knight, Richard 84 Knight, Steve 74 Knott, Andy 57, 84, 145 Kutch, Jane 141 Lacy, Gregory 74, 131, 155 Lafferty, Mark 37, 99 Lancaster, Jane 23, 74 Lancaster, Sandy 57, 173 Land, Jeffrey 84 Lane, Nathan 74 Lashley, Pam 158 Laurenti, Walter 74 Lawson, Raymond 141 Lawson, Timothy 84 Lay, Teri 74 Lazzell, Charrie 74, 124 Leahigh, Carolyn Sue 84 Leahigh, Yvonne 74 LeBlanc, Ray 53 Ledbetter, Scott A. 85 Lee, Jonie 155, 153 Leestma, Tina 130, 131 Lehman, Joanette L. 75 Lewallen, Kimberly 12, 28, 30, 53, 75 Lewis, Lisa 75 Lian, Elizabeth 75 Lindsey, Karin 74 Line, John 85 Linke, Jeffrey 75 Linn, Richard 22 Long, Staci R. 75 Losey, Forrest David Love, Mike 75, 127, 145 Loyd, Audrey 85 Lucas, Kim 85 Lutes, Lisa 75, 126, 145 Lykins, Chester 85 Lykins, Janna 51, 53, 57, 169 Lykins, Tally 51, 75 Lynch, Lisa 75, 85, 145 NA Macy, Lisa 75 Male, Christine 85 Mahoney, Fred 75 Mahoney, Phillip 75 Mahoney, Robyn 57, 101 Mann, Clinton 101 Mann, David 85 Manning, Robin 85 Maple, Angela 101, 124 Marsh, Lance 101 Marsh, Steve 101 Marsh, Traci 85 Montaine, George 129 Martin, Jean Ann 75 Martin, Lisa 75 Maschino, Julia 85 Masters, Dominique 75 Masters, Nolan 85 Mather, Sheila 53, 57, 75 Mathis, Mark 75, 125 Matlock, Kelly 85 Matthews, Terry 75 Mattingly, Lisa 75, 125, 145, 171 Matz, Janet 85, 130 May, Randall 53, 57, 101 Maudlin, Julie 85 McCart, Diana 85, 172 McCleery, Greg 75 McClure, Carrie 31, 53, 75 McClure, Jenny 28, 51, 101, 145, 155 McClure, Russell 23, 85, 153 McCoy, Ricky 75 McDaniel, Clifford 22, 101, 153 McElroy, Mike 75 Me Elroy, Sharon 101 McGee, Cathy 85 McGee, Wendy 6, 32, 75 McKinney, Gary 101 McKinney, Janet 53, 67, 168, 169, 193 McKinney, Tammy 75 McKinney, Teresa 85, 172 McKinney, Troy 6, 75 McMahan, Bill 67, 127, 145 McMillin, Cynthia 67 McMillan, Diana 75 McMillan, Paula 86 McNeely, Karen 13, 101 McNeely, Tim 37, 67 McNeill, Donnie 85 McNew, Dorothy 75 Meek, Joe 75, 127, 145, 168 Meier, Bob 85 Meinz, Herbert 101 Melvin, William 67 Merrick, Julie 85 Merriman, Brian 75 Merris, Cynthia 85, 34, 35, 155 Meyer, Charlotte 57, 101, 31 Meyer, Kevin 76, 133, 141, 153 Miles, Harry 66 Miles, Philip 85, 131, 166, 168 Index 223 Miller, Audie 85 Miller, David 101, 143 Miner, Denise 76, 160 Miner, Mary 76 Mings, Angie 85, 168 Miske, Mark 101 Mitchell, Myra 85 Montgomery, Mardawna 101, Moody, Greg 85 Moon, Glen 101 Moon, Marcella 85, 172 Mooney, Chris 102 Moore, Janell 76 Moore, jenny 100, 102 Moore, Kim 76, 153 Moore, Rebecca 76 Moore, Teresa 53, 76 Moore, Gordon 37, 85, 125 Moore, William 76, 127 Moorman, Brenda 102 Morgan, Gerald 76 Morris, Ann 76, 123 Morris, Thambra 102, 173 Morris, Rodney 76 Morrow, Matthew 76 Moss, jill 102 Mote, Cathy 102, 173 Mote, David 76 Mote, Shari 76 Mouser, Kelli 6, 85, 153 Muellenberg, Brent 76 Mullins, Lisa 85 Muir, Kelli 102 Muir, Sheryl 102 Muntean, George 76 Murphy, Tammy Murphy, Teri 13, 51, 57, 85 Murphy, Tony 85, 121 Murray, Wally 145 Myers, Andrew 168 Myers, jeff 102, 172 Myers, Rhonda 76 N Narwold, Kathy 102, 173 Naugle, Penny 76 Nay, Brenda 102 Neal, Reba 102 Neal, Victoria 85, 57, 145 Nelson, Tim 85, 133, 136 Neth, Craig 23, 85, 153 Neville, Brian 36, 37, 85 Neville, Deborah 102, 172 Neville, Mark 85 Neville, jeff 76 Neville, Mark 57, 76 Neville, Russell 76, 125 Newkirk, Dennis 76 Newkirk, James 102 Newton, Beth 85 Newton, Gail 102 Nguyen, Binh Cong 76 Nguyen, Lam Quang 85, 131 Nguyen, Linh Thi My 76 Niceley, Tim 57, 85, 145 Nicholas, Suzette 102 Nicholas, Michael 85 Nichalson, David 85, 127 Niemoeller, Ernest 102 Noblitt, Kerry 76, 132, 126 Noblitt, Grant 102 153 Nolting, Keith 57, 85 Nolting, Mike 103 Nolting, Lee Ann 85 Norris, Debbie 103 o Oakley, Lisa 76, 135 O'Brien, John 103, 108, 125 O'Connell, Keith 103 Ogle, Chris 57, 85 Ollestad, Karen 76 O'Neal, Kim 57, 103, 173 Ondler, Veronica 103 Orlich, Mark 76 Osborne, Robert 85 Otte, Steve 85 Overflet, Annette 103, 155 Overfelt, Pam 85, 169 Overfelt, Roberta 76 Owen, Keith 103, 128, 129 Owsley, Cary 76, 129 P Pace, Devon 85 Pardieck, Dana 11, 51, 57, 103 Pardieck, Daniel 76 Pardieck, Darren 57, 85, 168 Pardieck, Kelly 85, 172 Parker, Charles 85 Patel, Umesh Harshad 76, 127, 145 Patterson, Wanda 77 Patton, Carlyn 77 Patton, Kenneth 77, 153 Payne, Rebecca 77, 133, 135 Pedigo, Tim 37 Pelic, Cathy 57, 103, 158 Pelic, Kenneth 77 Pelley, Kim 77, 123 Pemberton, Ora 22, 23, 32, 68 Percifield, Russell 24, 77 Perdue, Pam 85, 172, 173 Perkins, Steve 77 Perkins, Teresa 103 Perkins, Tim 103 Perry, Amy 85, 124 Perry, Bryan 115, 121, 143 Perry, Lee Ann 95, 104 Perry, Temple 7, 77 Pew, Jody 23 Pfeiffer, Karen 85, 155 Phillips, Alesia 77 Phillips, Anita 23, 104, 153 Phillips, Eric 85, 131, 153 Phillips, Kathy 104 Phillips, Mark 85, 114, 155 Phillips, Vyran 104 Pickens, Karen 77 Pickett, Tammy 104, 173 Pickett, Tim 85, 131 Pierson, Steve 77, 153 Piercefield, Miles 85 Ping, Karen 77 Piper, Morris 77 Pittman, Ralph 77 Plumm, Sandra 85, 155 Plummer, Leah 51, 77, 141 Poffenberger, Beth 57, 104, 145 Poffenberger, Scott 37, 57, 85 Poisel, Marcina 77 Polanka, David 57, 77, 129, 155 Ponder, Terri 85, 153 Pongracz, Bill 85, 143 Porter, Wendy 153 Posey, Allen 77 Potter, Wendy 57, 85 Poynter, Pam 104, 168 Prentice, Paula 68 Price, Amy 57, 85, 168 Price, Andrew 85, 145 Price, Elizabeth 104 Priest, Kelly 85 Proffitt, Anthony 77, 121, 145 Proffitt, Terry 6, 53, 104, 168 Pruitt, Andrea 77 Pugh, Jody 77, 141, 153 Pursley, Steve 37, 77 R Rager, Beth 57, 168, 211 Rains, Steven 77 Randall, Maurice 68 Rayburn, Denise 95, 104 Rayburn, Thomas 37, 77, 129, 206 Rediker, Mark 131, 153 Reed, Carolyn 86, 155 Reed, Don 68 Reed, Kathy Elaine 85 Reed, Roger 68 Rees, Amy Marie 86 Reeve, Richard 77, 127, 166 Renner, Lisa Ann 104, 145 Reynolds, Deborah 77 Reynolds, Sandra 104 Richards, Brian 77, 121, 125 Richards, Jan 104, 123, 130 Richards, Kimberly 86 Richards, Pamela 53, 57 Richards, Robin 77 Richards, Shirley 68 Richardson, Martine 104 Richardson, Shelli 77 Richmond, Jeff 77 Richmond, Jennifer 104 Rider, Anna 77 Rieker, Martina 57, 104, 141 Rigsby, Pamela 86 Riker, Scott 77, 174 Riley, Jeff 77, 129, 153 Risk, Kim 86 Ritchey, Lynn 77 Rittman, Todd 104 Ritzline, Lisa 104, 134, 135, 145 224 Index Roach, Julie 105, 173 Robbins, Glenn 105 Robbins, Kathy Sue 105, 172 Robbins, Kellie Kay 57, 77, 153 Robbins, Melvin 77 Roberts, Jennifer Lynn 77 Roberts, Kim 105 Roberts, Ronald 77 Robertson, Carolyn 105, 172 Robertson, Carolyn 68 Robinette, Christopher 34, 55, 105, 136 Robinson, Kim 77 Robinson, Lesa 86 Rodgers, Vicki 105, 106 Rodman, Nanette 77 Roehrs, Mark 86 Rolston, John 86 Rondot, Matthew Trent 57, 77, 207 Rondot, Tonya Marie 26, 53, 86 Roney, Michael Wayne 77 Rooks, Chester Lee 86 Roseberry, James E. 105 Ross, Jay 105 Ross, John 77 Ross, Rick 105 Ross, Timothy 98, 105 Ross, Wendell 57, 86 Roth, Ronnie 86, 129 Rothenbueler, Toney 86 Rowan, Vicki 77 Ruf, Mary Jane 105, 110 The Black by Randy May The young man sits, alone. A streak of light and a crash-it rains on. His shoes are covered with fresh red mire. His gray suit is soaked from rain and tears. Clutched tightly in his hand is a family picture. He sits, alone. The friends have gone home. His mother has returned to her husband and family in Ohio. Now that everyone is gone, he real- izes this is not a nightmare. This is real; this is life; this has actually happened. He sits on a stool in the center of the room, staring. His face is pulled and distraught. His face has a ghostly hue. His big brown eyes show pain, deep pain. The young man looks at the picture. His body jerks with tears. He looks around the room and centers on the reclining chair in front of the tele- vision. The black leather chair show signs of wear and use. Finger marks Ruf, Thomas 77, 129 Runge, Mark 51, 86, 145 Runner, Robert 86 Russell, Kimberly 32, 53, 105, 169 Rutan, Timothy 16, 105, 172 Ryan, Kenny 86 Ryle, Jeff 53,105, 31 Ryser, Angela 86, 155 S Sage, Debbi 86 Sallee, Cathy 86, 172 Sallee, Rebecca 77 Sanders, Kim 77 Sandhage, Cheryl 86 SanMiguel, Linda 86, 168 Satterfield, Dean 86 Satterfield, Phil 106 Satterfield, Roger 77 Sawin, Susan 51, 53, 77, 145 Schaefer, Mary Schaeffer, Katie 168 Scheidt, Eric 86, 206 Scheller, Christina 53, 57, 77, 167 Scheller, Robert 57, 106 Schisler, Tammy 13, 77, 130 Schlamadinger, Pat 55, 68 Schmeltz, Sandra 56, 77 Schmidt, Bobbi Sue 17, 106 Schnur, Cindy 86, 153 Schooler, Christine 86, 155 Schultz, Candice 77 are in the arms from close Monday- night football games. There is a white ring on the table next to the chair from the nightly beer. The chair also has a rip in the black leather exactly where a pair of work shoes rested. The young man re- members climbing into that big black chair at the old house. Once he had climbed into the chair and tried to make his feet reach it. His mother and father, who had been watching him, laughed. His father said, Son, one day you will have to sit in that chair whether you want to or not. At the time, the young man did not understand, but now it is all clear. That chair symbolizes adult- hood, and the responsibilities of life. Yesterday, he was a rowdy teenage kid. Today, he is forced into man- hood. He stands, takes in a deep breath, and sits in the black chair. He fits the chair. Schultz, Kevin 77, 121 Schultz, Mark 106, 121 Schultz, Rolena 86, 172 Schultz, Bill 77 Schulz, Judith 106 Schwartzkopf, Bill 107 Scott, Cynthia 86, 172 Scott, Laura Rae 77 Scroggins, Gary 107 Scrogham, Barbara 107 Scrogham, Beverley 77 Scrogham, Donna 86 Scrougham, Stephen R. 107 Searcy, Mike 107, 131 Sears, Rebecca 86, 168 Seavers, Darron 86 Secrest, Patsy Ann 77 Selig, Christina 77 Semba, Ron 68 Senn, Kim 77, 130, 145 Settle, Douglas 107, 127, 145 Settle, Pamela 107, 114, 125, 145 Settle, Troy 57, 107, 117, 168 Seward, Glenna 107 Sexton, 77 Shafer, Claudia 68 Shafer, Gary Lee 153 Shafer, Patricia Elaine 53, 57, 107, 169 Shafer, Rhonda 107, 160 Shafer, Roger Dale 86, 153 Sharp, Judith Ann 86, 126, 168 Sharp, Sherry Lynn 77, 126 Shehan, David D. 77, 141 Shelffo, Lynne 86 Shelton, Delores 77, 158 Shepherd, Diana 77 Shepherd, Kandace Lee 77 Shepler, Jon 68 Sherbundy, Michelle 86, 155 Shilling, Clyde 86 Shireman, Patty 77 Shook, Larry 141, 143 Shuff, David 107 Siegel, Tara 107 Siegelin, Darla 77 Siegelin, Larry 86, 153 Simms, Forrest 77, 125 Simms, Frank 86, 127, 145 Simpson, David 86 Simpson, Larry 23, 77, 153 Simpson, Mary 23, 86, 153 Sims, Bernard 77 Sipes, Roxann 34, 107, 144, 145 Siverson, Dan 78 Skelton, John 29 Skinner, Judith 78, 87 Skinner, Michael 86 Slate, Mark 78, 129 Slate, Rebecca 86 Slattery, Anita 78 Slattery, Loal 107 Sleeth, Margie 107 Sluder, Bonnie 107 Small, Larry 78 Leather Chair Index 225 The Trashmen Never Come To Our House by Martin Timour In the basement of our two-story brick house is a path-a not very clearly marked path, but a clearing somewhat like Moses' break in the Red Sea. It leads to the various im- portant areas of our basement-for instance, my room and the washer and the dryer, not to mention all the auxiliary paths leading from this large one. if an unwary visitor should enter our basement without a map, he could be lost for weeks. It's not hat our house is messy; it's spotless in comparison with many homes. But in the fifteen years we've lived on Fairlawn Drive, we have accumulated many “keep- sakes and things our grand- children will enjoy, as Mother so aptly puts it. It would be easy for us to keep all this iunk if we had a basement Smiley, Mike 114, 121 Smiley, Timothy 86, 121 Smiley, Toni 107, 168 Smith, Connie 78 Smith, Daniel 78 Smith, George 78 Smith, George 107 Smith, Gregory 57, 78, 125, 141 Smith, Joyce 16, 107, 173 Smith, Kimberly 78 Smith, Lisa Marie 86 Smith, Lisa 78 Smith, Lonnie 22, 86, 121, 153, 158 Smith, Lori 86 Smith, Lorrie 158 Smith, Mary 57, 78 Smith, Michael 23, 78, 153 Smith, Patricia 108, 173 Smith, Sherrilyn 108 Smith, Teresa 86, 153 Smith, Terry 29, 108, 121, 131, 143 Smith, Tony 78 Smith, Troy 108 Snivley, Ellen 108 Snyder, Gary 78, 155 Snyder, Tina 78 Snyder, Tyler 78 Sorrells, Deborah 78 Sorrells, Michael 108 Sowders, Delmar 86 Sowders, Saundra 78 the size of the Houston Astrodome. But we don't. Instead, we have a path because Dad doesn't like the prospect of taking his life in his hands every time he comes down- stairs to wake me up. Frankly, I'm not too fond of the idea either, and I would rather not have my tomb- stone read TO MARTY 1963-? HE WENT TO HIS ROOM AND NEVER CAME BACK. Our garage is as cluttered as our basement, and a few times we have almost lost our Toyota in there. We do have garage sales (once each year or whenever Father gets lost), though Mother is totally against them. People come and look at the arti- facts we have managed to drag from the garage or to dig up from the hole we call a basement. Anyone who asks the price of anything is Sparks, Kevin 78 Spangler, Eric 86, 203 Spangler, Rachelle Speer, Melissa 86 Spellman, Mark 86 Spellman, Melissa 78 Spencer, Pamela 6, 78 Spinks, Glen 10, 108, 121, 136 Spinks, Mark 13, 43, 108, 117, 136, 143 Spofford, Scott 78, 124, 155 Sprague, Kathy 57, 87 Spugeon, James 86 Stache, Mark 78 Stache, Tim 108 Stack, Julie 78, 133, 135 Stack, Maria 42, 43, 108, 125, 134, 135, 145 Stafford, Jeanne 86, 123, 125, 145 Stafford, John 13, 55, 121, 145 Stam, Aleta 13,109, 145 Stam, Mark 86, 125 Stanfield, Earl 131 Stapleton, Brian 78 Stapleton, Mark 53, 109, 120, 121, 169 Starkey, David 86 Starnes, Lisa 86 Starnes, Natalie 78 Stater, Charles 86,121 Stemper, Dennis 109 Stephenson, Cindy 109 Stephenson, Joni 86, 129, 166 promptly shown to his car and told not to come back. (Mother is the one who handles this part.) On these rare events, our yard looks like an outdoor museum, with such monstrosities as the kitchen sink (no kidding) and a '59 dish- washer that hooks up to the pre- viously mentioned article. After each sale, I lug everything back down to the basement for the honored and time-worn reason You got it out; you have to put it away. Though I don't agree with this reasoning, I don't argue with my Mother. For anyone who suffers from a plight such as mine, I have found only two solutions to the problem. He should either accept these keepsakes or burn them when his parents aren't watching. I strong- ly suggest the latter. Believe me, I'm the voice of experience. Stephenson, Jackson 78, 153 Stephenson, Timothy 86 Stevens, Franklin 86 Stevenson, Kim 78 Stewart, Sherri Jo 78 Stiles, Gary 78 Stillinger, Robert 109, 175 Sting, Darlene 57, 109 Stockelman, Dan 86 Stone, Sherri 86 Stonecipher, David 109 Streit, Greg 109 Streit, Jill 78, 167 Streit, Mary 79, 153 Strahl, Todd 86 Styles, Gary 37 Surber, Tammy 79, 145 Sylvester, Dennis 145 T Taber, Jonet 51, 57, 86, 123, 155 Talkington, Robert 79, 153 Tanner, Lorie 109 Tanner, Joseph Lee 79 Tasker, Jill Renee 53, 79 Taskey, David 86 Tatleck, Amy Marie 51, 100, 109 Taylor, Christy 109, 173 Taylor, Jeff 79 Taylor, Julie Kay 109 Taylor, Gary 28 Taylor, Scott 109 226 Index Tekulve, Edward 109, 172 Tekulve, Gerald 79, 153 Tekulve, Jonathon 86 Tempel, Kimberly, Ann 53, 79, Tempest, joni Lee 79 Tempest, Sandra 79 Thelander, Scott 31, 51, 92, 109 Thompson, Sherry' 86 Thompson, Terri 27, 86 Thompson, Trina Thompson, Valerie 86 Tilley, Sharon 57, 86 Timour, Martin Stephen 53, 153 Todd, Tracy Lynn 23, 79 Tompkins, Carla 109, 110 Tompkins, Kevin 79, 121 Tooley, Brian 97, 109, 121 Tolbert, Johnathon 87 Tran, Lien Thi 87 Trilling, Carin 79 Trilling, Carolyn 109, 173 Trimpe, Rickie 109 Trimpe, Timothy 87 Trobaugh, Jena 79 Trotta, Elizabeth 79 Trotta, Paul 87 Trowbridge, Cheryl 23, 153 Tucker, Scott 26, 79 Tucker, Stuart 109, 143 Tungate, Donald 110, 121, 172 Tungate, Pat, 168 Tungate, William 87, 121 Turner, Beth Ann 87 Turner, Kimberly 79 Turner, Terry Turone, Jo Helen 79 U Umphress, Wiley 121, 136, 143 Vanest, Andria 87 Vanest, Bill 79 VanLiew, Debbie 79, 133, 135, 171 VanLiew, Jackie 79, 135 Versteeg, Cornelius 68 Voelz, Tony 87 Voelz, William 79 W Wade, Gerald 79 Wagner, Bridget 110 Wagner, Camille 68 Wagner, Tracy 87 Walker, Jeffery 79 Walker, John 79 Walker, Regina 23, 79, 153 Walker, Rick 79 Wallace, Amber 110, 173 Wallace, Daphine 110 Walls, Brian 79 Walters, Lisa 110, 155 Walters, Rick 110, 121 Waltz, Bobby 110 Wampler, David 87 Wampler, John 110 Warbritten, Kenneth 68 Ward, Karen 110 Warner, James 87, 121, 133, 143 Warren, Gregory 79, 125, 141 Wassom, Beth Ann 23, 79 Watkins, Jill 79, 133 Watson, Brian 87 Watson, Brent 110 Watson, Jenny 17, 110 Waygood, Jennifer 23, 79 Weaver, James 33, 51, 54, 55, 57, 110, 130, 131 Weaver, Robert 79, 125, 158 Webb, Mike 87, 133 Wedan, Eric 115, 176 Wedan, Mark 79, 115, 121, 141 Weddle, David 79 Weeks, Joe 127 Weichman, Kenneth 110 Weidman, Ronald 79 Welch, Gena 79 Wells, Denise 87 Wells, Randall 79, 141 Wells, Wendy 87, 145 Welsh, Harold 68 Wertz, Natalie 110, 155 Wesley, Eugene 79 West, Angela K. 110 Wetherald, Thomas 79 Wetzel, Melissa 110 Whaley, Andrew 87, 155 Wheeler, Bert 87 Wheeler, Pam 110 Whipker, Brian 37, 110, 121, 129, 169 Whipker, Diana 87, 175 White, Douglas 111 White, Melissa 53, 79, 126 Whited, Vanessa 87 Whitehead, Mark 79 Whitehouse, David 68 Whitson, Andrew 79 Wiley, Karen 111 Wilhite, Brad 87 Wilkerson, Alan 79 Wilkerson, Dennis 111 Willeford, Diane 79 Willey, Kenneth 79 Williams, Ann Marie 111 Williams, Christopher 87, 125 Williams, Glen 57, 111, 127, 145 Williams, James 79 Williams, Joan 79 Williams, Kenny 79 Williams, Lana 79 Williams, Rita 68 Williamson, Scott 31, 87 Williamson, Twila 79 Willy, Beth Ann 25, 87, 155 Wilson, Mark 57, 111 Wilson, Tonia 51, 57, 87 Wineinger, Lisa May 53, 87, 168 Wingler, Tonda 111, 169 Winky, Jeff 37 Wint, Jim 57, 87, 125 Winterrowd, Carmen 51, 53, 87 Winterrowd, Troy 53, 79 Wishon, Harold 68 Withers, Russell 11 1 Wolfe, Mark 79 Wolter, Michelle 87, 172 Wolverton, Shane 87 Wood, Debra Ann 111 Woodcock, Sheryl Lynn 79 Wright, Carla 87 Wright, Leigh Yvette 56, 79 Wyman, Angela Kay 79 Wulfhorst, Devra Lyann 23, 31,111,124, 153 Y Yarbrough, Brenda 79 Yeager, Kenya 87, 124 Yeley, Craig 79 Young, Elaine 3, 87 Young, Jack 68 Young, Judy 79 Young, Linda 68 Young, Roger 87 Young-Bey, Anthony 87, 114, 121, 129, 145 Yount, David 51, 111 Z Zapfe, Chuck 87 Zapfe, Richard 79 Zaring, Bruce 22, 23, 87, 153 Zeigler, Amy 111, 173 Ziegler, Bill 87, 145 Zeigler, Julia 79, 133, 145 Zeigler, Kimberly 172 Zeigler, William 121 Zeiger, Jim 129 Zieleniuk, James 87, 121, 145 Index 227 Our Year, Up Close and It's May 20, 1980, and as I walk through the doors into the Public- ations Department, I realize that this is the last time the Altis will meet, as a class. After today, the 16 seniors who dominated the “Pub tor the last three years will move on to complete their lives: whether their destiny be motherhood, father- hood, farmer, lawyer or a hideaway in the Montana mountains; each will carry a little part of this place Lori Clapp Beth Hughey Student Life Academics There just isn't enough space to fill all the emotions I feel every time I see that smiling face. -Kim with him. And they leave behind six underclassmen to carry on their traditional craziness. My first glance falls on that little blonde sitting at the front desk, diligently working on a student life layout: Lori Clapp. Little Lori, who is only five feet tall but has the heart of a giant. What can I say about my best friend? We have shared so much together while on this staff: the Eagles concert which includes the party in room 124 at the Holiday Inn in Bloomington where we watched Joe Walsh pass out on the bed, interviewing world- class runner Steve Heidenreich, and New York City with Columbia University over spring break. Throughout the year Lori took a lot of loving abuse about her size and received a lot of nicknames, but all in fun. She knows we all love her. There just isn't enough space to fill all the emotions I feel every time I see that smiling face. Across from Lori sits another senior, Beth Hughey. Hewi is an- other individual who combines to make this staff the last of a dying breed. Pam Poynter Angie Mings Photo Editor Faculty Pam Overfelt Cathy Bottorff Faculty juniors Behind Beth clusters Pam Poynter, Angie Mings and Pam Overfelt. As usual, candy bar baby Angie is eating another Snickers, while the Pams feel relieved the year has only 55 minutes left. Over there at the table is the big grouppie. How I'm going to miss these crazies! Typically, Cathy Bottorff is singing an old Eagles song, while the rest are listening intensely to Tonda Wingler's joke (rated R ) of the day. Watching Wong reminds me of Gabe Kaplan from Welcome Back Kotter. There it is! That voice! When the punch line is delivered, I can distinctly hear Mark's cackle above the rest. Ahhh, Stape: Lori's chocolate Teddy Bear! As the Casanova of the Pub, that guy can charm his way out of anything. As Tom says, Mark is living proof that black is beautiful! Personal Tonda Wingler Mark Stapleton Sports Sports Tricia Shafer Mary Holtsclaw Seniors Organizations Mark is living proof that black is beautiful. -Tom Blushing terribly after the joke, golden nose, Tricia Shafer quick- ly walks away. Soon, Mary Holts- claw breaks in with the latest gossip from the zoo and everyone receives their second laugh of the hour. Now, there sits Gail-the product of the year. Being the only turkey on the staff, Gail has ad- justed perfectly. Corrupted by the class of '80, Gail will be the last mark we senior Pubsters leave on East. The mastermind behind this madness: Coondog. Mad dog Tom Coon: What can I say? Not at all talkative at first, Tom appears to be a mountain of coolness, but as Lori Gail Kitterman Tom Coon Sophomores Sports and Index 228 Staff Spread 'Tommy is the teddy bear of the Pub. -Lori attests, Tommy is the teddy bear of the Pub. What is it that Tommy said about me? She'd do anything for me and I'd do anything for her. You bettcha Tommy' I love you too! In Mrs. McKinney's office, anxi- ously awaiting for a pass to be signed so they can leave school is the advertising staff: Yanice Howell, Judy Credy and Brenda Axsom. Hey ludy, Where's Tucker? Judy's Mrs. Janet McKinney Yanice Howell Advisor Advertising Judy Credy Brenda Axsom Advertising Advertising Yanice has bats in her belfrey, but I still love her. -Tom twin, Zipper stands there a worth of knowledge-just ask her! Now Yanice, she's got so much going on at one time, I'm not sure how she keeps it straight without losing her mind. Sometimes it must appear so to outsiders, as Tommy explains, Yanice has bats in her belfrey, but I still love her! Rocking in a chair, sophomore beginning journalism student Kim Tempel is also in J.M.'s office. Working as an independent study in several sections of the year- book, this young space cadet turned out to be a great asset to the staff. Just as Yanice, Judy and Brenda whirl out the door, in flies Janna Lykins from government class. Al- ways pulling off witty lines, Janna made an excellent headline writer and a perfectionist as a copy editor. She was literally unreplaceable for this staff. Quickly, as she enters, Janna asks, Where's Whip? Aw-Brian Whipker! He's one of the sweetest and craziest persons I've gotten to know this year. Brian is 150 pounds of loveable football and wrestling muscle-the only Olympian to be a state champ and Kim Tempel Classmen Janna Lykins Copy Editor a runner-up in this year; not to mention Youth of the Year. With- out Brian and Troy Settle in the darkroom our book would be lost. Spiderman Troy is a truly caring individual if you can only find him in the hussle; silent but deadly. as Mark says. Now on the other side of the darkroom are the two fe- males: Toni Smiley, Susan Arbuckle Troy Settle Photographer Brian Whipker Photographer Toni Smiley Susan Arbuckle Photographer Photographer who are both trying to use the same enlarger at the same time! Event- ually, with Brian's guidance and Troy's patience, the print is de- veloped. Well, it's 2:15-time for class to start; but I guess today it will end. This is the last of all our hour put into this department. Hours of work, flustration, anger and a great deal of friendship and love. At this point, ironically words are inadequate. For a journalist, I'm stumped. Thanks guys for a great year, for your friend- ship and loyalty. I love ya! Kim Russell Editor-in-Chief Special Thanks Sam Simmermaker Tony Rudeseal Phil Allen Parker Portraits Larry Glaze Cliff Hess Terry Proffitt Dave Yount Staff Spread 229 Winding Down But Not Running Down As international affairs fell into shambles, while Iran held 57 Americans hostage and the Soviet Union invaded Afghanastan, the summer Olympics faced disarray. Under the direction of President Jimmy Carter, the United States Olympic Squads and fellow nations who did not support the Soviet Union's actions, boycotted the 1980 Moscow games. While the fate of the Olympic athletes tettered on the actions of international governments, East's stu- dents were affected little. Overcoming the threat of being drafted, as proposed by legislation after the Iranian crisis' birth, East students continued to excell in their given fields. As the year drew to a close, stu- dents at East received more recognition and honor. Seniors at East received state wide recognition for the academic achievements in distributive educa- tion, language arts, math, science, agriculture, for- eign languages, journalism, art and music. East's athletic program sent individuals and squads beyond the sectional level of competition in 13 of our 15 varsity sports. Six of these squads ex- celled to state level of competition. Both the girl's basketball and volleyball teams placed second in the state while the Olympian football squad cap- tured our first state championship. Much of the success of the 1980 school year was attributed to the unity which the senior class spread throughout the student body. During the graduation ceremony principal Philip Houston said, These awards are all impressive, but they wouldn't mean much to me if this class was not composed of some of the friendliest, most cooperative, and nicest young people I have ever met. The staff of East high school will miss them very much. Raising and caring for children is a definite part of healthy fam- ily development. Senior Naomi Birge patiently interacts with a youngster at play during the practical semester of her Family Development class, offered through the Home Economics De- partment. Spending a few of their last days together as seniors, Tonda Wingler entertains Bob Iordan with one of her many jokes. 230 Closing Congratulating Senior Pam Settle on the volleyball victory against Fort Wayne Dwenger, Junior Shelly Conway joins in the celebration. Competing in the discus event, Junior Bill Ziegler completes a home dual meet. Enjoying a warm May afternoon on the steps of our courtyard, Juniors Mark Ringe and Kenya Yeager soak up midday sun. Celebrating our first state championship. Senior Clen Spinks embraces Junior Kip Kiel. Closing 231 1980 the ye R of the oiympians “Citizens of this town have al- ways worked together on com- mon problems ... Citizens need to continue to show concern for the people who have the hardest time, financially and otherwise, to make sure that they and their chil- dren have as good a chance to achieve as anybody else. J.l. Miller Decay is always taking place and it is a running effort just to stay away from decay. The big danger in any town is that it decays faster than it improves. J.l. Miller Before the interview, when we were in the lobby, I was scared stiff. But when Mr. Miller met us at the stairs, I knew things would go alright. He was real down to earth. He made us all feel at ease and I could tell he was genuinely concerned. He made us all feel a lot better once the interview started. Junior Branda Axsom I like working with individuals and finding out what makes stu- dents tick. Art Teacher Phil Miller The only time I've ever seen Maria stopped is when she stops herself. There just isn't anybody else who can do it. She's a winner from start to finish. I've never coached a finer person than Maria. Girl's Varsity Basketball Coach, Jackie Burton Maria Stack played perhaps the greatest single game in the history of basketball—boys or girls. Republic Sports Writer J.D. Lewis This is a school based on stu- dents. Our school has succeeded because of its students. So, I'll turn this evening over to our stu- dents. Principal Philip Houston The atmosphere at the party was casual. No one in the band was portraying the big rock star stereotype. Actually, they seemed to be trying to avoid that stereo- type. The atmosphere was not 'I'm a rock star, kneel down and kiss my feet,' it was Joe Walsh walking up to us and saying, 'Hi, I'm Tom. Are you having a good time?' Senior Kim Russell First place isn't everything. The race I ran in Czechoslovakia be- fore my accident was a great ex- perience and a large turning point for me as an athlete. In one race I improved five seconds. All eight of us finished within one second of each other—WHOOSH!—and the race was over. Who cares? The first place and gold medal isn't everything. You have to keep improving, as long as you're im- proving, you're winning. World Class Runner Steve Heidenreich I would put this production (Life With Father) up against any on Broadway and be confident in this performance. Director Ray LeBlanc The team had progressed over the season. We eventually began playing as a team and were doing really great. I mean, WE won the state championship. Center Senior Brian Tooley I miss my family and friends and I think of them a lot, but part of AFS is making new friends and living in a new family. I think I have been very fortunate because everyone makes me feel at home. It's neat living where it is so differ- ent. exchange student John O'Brien A new Season Varsity Football Coach John Stafford the Ultimate experience Senior Tackle Glen Spinks. Mitch is always one of those guys who although overlooked al- ways seems to be there, whether the occasion is a basketball game, a convo or large group. He always appears happy and although people may not realize it at the time, after talking to Mitch some of his good mood can't but help to rub off. Senior Ed Boston Hn Vtatt mi) Tevwwt a Olympi-Anne Volleyball State Runner-Up VOLLEYBALL STATE RUNNERS-UP: Front row: Manager Kelly yon, Sharon Christman, Lori Tanner, Lisa Mattingly, Denise Matlock, Kris Hagemier, Maria Stack, Jeanne Stafford, Pam Hodel, Kim Roberts, Gail Kitterman, reserve coach Pam Ab- Settle, Charolette Meyer, Julie Stack, and manager Jonet Taber. bott and athletic director Dennis Sylvester. Back row: Assistant coach Tom Kenyon, Coach Yvonne Ken- Olympi-Anne Basketball State Runner-Up BASKETBALL STATE RUNNERS-UP: Front row: Maria Stack, Lisa Ritzline, Kris Hagemier, Sharon Christman. Middle row: Denise Hodel, Becky Payne, Julie Franke, Julie Stack, Jan Kiel. Row three: Coach Jackie Burton, manager Kerri DeClue, Jackie Vanliew, Debbie Vanliew, manager Lisa Oakley and Coach Marvin Burton. Endsheet Artwork by Terry Proffitt