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

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Creating ... it happens all the time at every place, but no other place offers greater op- portunities for an individual to do his own thing and excel. Our schedule and projects stimulate individual, group and team creativity. Early in the year home economics students ex- pressed the meaning of child development class de- signing and sewing an original quilt which now hangs in the area to be enjoyed especially by the youngsters who visit for special projects. This year the Art Department tried a new art form — Pop Art.” It is explained as where an object is taken out of its original setting and made bigger — bigger than life. Everything was created from a comb to a study hall slip to a paper cutter covered with bloody hands titled Budget cuts” or Mr. Melvin there’s been an accident!” Another area challenging individuals to use imagi- nation is the Drama Department. This year’s produc- tions Rebecca” and the elegant Hello Dolly” musical overwhelmed audiences with professional perfor- mances. When I do a part, I get by myself and con- centrate on what I have to do-, I just think how that character would feel,” explains Junior Sharon Carr. No one could speculate the outcome when once again East students pitched bails of straw and shucked corn as part of the fun-for-all” time orga- nized by leaders for FFA Week. No matter the academic, athletic or extracurricular involvement, East students are free to explore and expand knowledge of any specialization. In the end, one discovers he is a creation in himself, free to be- come his own limited edition. Senior John Fitzsimmons uses the grease gun while lubricating a car during the automotive industrial arts course. Senior Monte Dunaway works diligently to complete a perfect project in drafting class. We create alone, 10 Creating special limited editions