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

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Many events lead up to the important Homecoming game. A class picnic was sponsored where students had the chance to play outra- geous games and get rope burns from playing tug-of- war. The Powderpuff football game was not only a chance to see girls play football, but also an opportunity to see guy girl cheerleaders! Watching the cheerleaders was almost as exciting as watching the game. Senior Sandy Surber has the ball as she rushes forward with Mr. Giovanini on the sidelines. Senior Dana Roberts cheers enthusiastically for the crown and the players. Every year, the junior and senior girls get their turn on the otherwise all- male football field. Pow- derpuff football is a name not always descriptive of female players. Many girls are just as tough and skill- ful as the guys. To the disappointment of the juniors, the seniors creamed them ' Junior Mendy Fisher, comment- ed, The coach, Mike Bu- chanan, was excellent, but I was mad because I didn't get to play very much. I couldn't keep my belt on; it kept falling off. Not everyone's atten- tion was riveted on the players. The girl cheer- leaders, actually male football players in drag, captured the attention of many spectators. All of the guys admitted to hav- ing fun and being proud of causing a commotion. Senior Scott Kirchoff said, It was a lot of fun because it was a big switch. I got to see what the crowd was like. It was harder than I thought it would be because the crowd really didn't get into it. I admire the determina- tion of the cheerleaders to get the crowd involved. The powderpuff game is part of the Homecoming Week's festivities that lead up to the Homecom- ing game and dance. This is a popular time for gradu- ated seniors to revisit their alma mater. Spirit days and after school activities are carried out in the week of Homecoming. For the seniors, winning was a highlight of their year. Senior Vici Frazee said, It was more fun this year because we won. I liked creaming the juniors. Being a senior made me play harder and it made me understand why the seniors won last year. It was fun, but I don't think I could play as much as the guys do. by Sally McMillin Student Life 10 Homecoming

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Our Focal Point Student Life 9

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The Bartholomew County Fair is an annual event that brings friends together. Sen- iors Jesica Zuckschwerdt and Kip Bonnell try their skill at the many games and booths at the fair. This year the Christmas Dance was at the Otter Creek Club House. Semi-for- mal dress was appropriate; the Dale Spurlock trio with Jim Fritz provided the enter- tainment. Seniors Sandy Surber and Mike Settle enjoy socializing at the dance. Ju- niors Brian Tempest and Jill Taylor take advantage of the music and dimly lit room to dance. Summer is a welcome res- pite from the brainstrain work that school demands. Activities enjoyed during the summer include water-skiing, swimming, traveling, or at- tending special academic programs. Senior Roxi Bonnell attend- ed an ISU honors program for government for two weeks. The course was hard, but I received two college credits for it. It was fun, too. I met a lot of people ' Traveling is an enjoyment for many students. Senior Mary Dasovich spent several weeks in Mexico, sponsored by the Indiana University The city of St. Louis, Mis- souri, hosted this year's con- vention; the arch was the big- gest attraction. Moving to the music, Junior Jason Wolfe dances in the ballroom at Riverfront Towers, host for the convention. Every year Janet McKinney adviser, takes publication staffs to journal- ism conventions which consist of lec- tures, writing contests and a student dance. Honors Program. Still, many students spent their summer doing little or nothing. Junior Angie Frankie commented, I went swim- ming and watched my soaps, and that's about it. County fairs are a chance to see friends neglected dur- ing the summer and to show off one's tan. Rides, 4-H ex- hibits and animals populate the grounds and the smell of cotton candy fills the air. Fairs, swimming, and being lazy are the pleasures every high school student looks for- ward to. Now, if only summer were nine months long . . . by Sally McMillin Summers 11 Student Life