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

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hanges: more than a new look This certainly wasn't any ordinary year. It was a year of chang- ing appearances. While students were busily exchanging Christ- mas gifts and teachers were surprising each other with Kris Kringle presents, teachers and students worked together to begin moving furniture in the resource area before Christmas vacation break. Upon return from Christmas the library was at home in its new location and the Commons was joyously reopened for quiet study. The first day back for the new year began with a school assembly. Principal Philip Houston explained the new rules and surprised study hall students with news of an experimental no study hall slip rule. Another innovation was in school detention for stu- dents who abused the quiet study areas. At first students were pessimistic about the new rules, but soon most agreed the changes were for the better. During academic hours the Commons was a quiet study or reading area, but during lunch, it returned to the socializing center of the school. Students liked being able to sit down in the Commons again. This was obvious by the always populated tables and stair area, called the Greek Theatre. Senior John Wischmeier said, It's great being able to sit in the Commons again, how I can sit with my friends and read magazines; or if I can get away with it, I can talk quietly.” With the library adjacent to the Commons, students had an adjustment to make in study routines. The disadvantage of the location is that the main work area is on the second floor and the students have to take the time to get a pass and come downstairs,” said librarian Don Reed. Reed continued. The area is smaller and there is not much chance for growth. There isn’t that much room for students to come in and study, but the same amount of students are coming in to use the materials. Sophomore Lari-Dawn Coon found the library move a refreshing change. It's better downstairs because you can get a book to read and relax in the Commons. Also liking the new library location. Junior Stacy Van Zant said, It’s great now that the library is downstairs, I use it more often. The move of the library also increased the need for a pass system. Any student moving from the resource floor to the main level had to get a pass. Senior Heidi Crouch said. I really don’t like the idea of having to carry around a pass just so I can go down to the library. It seems sort of redundant having to get a pass each time I need source materials. However, with time the teachers and students adjusted to the new rules and the new passes. They knew working together even made changes not everyone liked to be ones that could make the inside of East an extraordinary school, more than just a new look. by Carla Bowen Sandy Coon Right: Teachers Ed Tower, Don Reed, John Kastings and Norris Moore carry a bookshelf down the stairs to its new location by the Commons. Left: Teach- ers Kastings and Tower help move hun- dreds of books for the moving of the library during Christmas vacation. Above: Junior John Mattingly studies his book intensely, while sitting in the new quiet reading area. It's what’s inside that counts

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During Christmas vacation three teachers assisted librarian Don Reed move the entire library to its new home. Some students stroll slowly while Curtis Irvin helps physics teach- er John Kastings move a desk. Before Christmas teachers and students moved furniture on the resource level to meet specifications on the new floor plan for better access to all resources. Top: Students adjusted to the Com- mons as an area for quiet reading dur- ing academic hours and socializing during lunch. Above right: Senior Mike Sage looks over some library materi- als. Right: Music aide Mrs. Nancy Kessler gives Senior Mary Scifres a so- phisticated hair style for the play, “The Good Doctor.” 4 It's what's inside that counts

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Top: Swim coach Jim Sheridan raises his arms in victory after the women’s swim team took its first State title. Above: Junior Randy Hampton pushes himself to pass an opponent. Right: The women’s volleyball team scores a point off Madison in the Hoo- sier Hills Conference. The Olympiannes won their second HHC championship. Far above right: Junior Mike Settle pushes himself to finish the race. 6 It’s what's inside that counts