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

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Homecoming Week competition chal- tug-of-war and Powderpuff events, as lenged students to prove themselves in well as with creating original floats celebrating East’s tenth year. Cheerleaders and students cheered for girl swimmers bring- ing home state honors. Applause and yells were the entree for the girls honored during a special luncheon. The Balloon Man surprised HHC cross country champions during lunch, shouting a declaration of excellence and voicing support for the upcoming state meet. Senior Jill Tasker adjusts Senior Shelli Ri- chardson’s dress for a perfect fit. a must for the choir's honored invitation to perform at the state music convention. Senior Scott Spof- ford jokes to pass the time while giving blood, sharing part of himself in the memory. we share them all

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From the very beginning, East has been re- spected as a unique school. The architec- ture, open classrooms and the modular schedule make East truly a limited edition. Development as one of a kind” has had its chal- lenges. With no graduating class in 1972, it took a while before even Homecoming festivities could take place. When students moved in, the building wasn't even finished. Carpeting was to be installed and the gymnasium needed to be finished. Although it took years for East to be recognized, 1978 broke the mold with only the first in a series of athletic limited editions. The boys basketball team advanced to semi-state in 1978; the football team brought home the state championship in 1980. In the same year the girls basketball and volleyball teams became state runners-up. East’s existence was threatened in 1981, but stu- dents, faculty and patrons joined forces to prevent the closing. I’ll never forget how we stuck togeth- er,” remarks Senior Annette Gilbert. After 10 years East blossoms in excellence. Something special con- tinues to happen as we share once in a lifetime” memories such as the most original Homecoming Week, girl and boy swimmers qualifying for state, cross country runners and girls tennis team win- ning HHC, baseball team advancing to semi-state, choir performing at state conventions. As one or together — we stand out as a limited edition. Something special happens while creating memories ... 14 Something special happens

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eelow the broken sounds of life Is a person trying to learn About life; its enormous mysteries. A powerful desire moves us to move on For time is constantly turning And we soon will be full grown. We’ve got to fly, to be free, To dictate our own desires, To become our own limited edition Desire moves us to become a limited edition Tim Behrman reads current events in the newspaper during time between classes. Sophomore Kip Bonnel works on an archi- tectural drawing assignment. Senior Julie Franke studies government with a friend in social studies resource area. 16