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

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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

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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