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

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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

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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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 I don't think it (school spirit) is as strong as it was shortly after East opened, but I don't think our situa- tion is unique. I don't think any school has the same school spirit ten years after it opens. English teacher Joe Dutton School spirit is great, but I think our school lacks a lot of spirit. I think we should have more spirit days and convos. I know next year our spirit will improve be- cause people will be more into it. Freshman Brian Lane People could be a lot more energetic about our school spirit. It just seems like no one cares this year. I hope it's better next year. Junior Kathi Stier East has changed in many ways this year. One new as- pect is the addition of the Freshman Class to the high school. Students have many different reactions to this change. Some Freshmen feel uncomfortable; others like it better than staying at a junior high school for another year. Freshman Angie Marshall says that going straight to high school for ninth grade is better because there's more people and it prepares you better. Students like Marshall, who went to pri- vate elementary schools, with grades one through eight, particularly like the new system, because they do not have to switch to a junior high school for a year and switch again the next year to a high school. Some freshmen say that they feel uncomfortable. Sometimes I wish it was like the way it was, with the ninth grade at the junior high, be- cause I think people look down on the freshmen in high school. I don't think juniors and seniors appreciate our being here, stated Fresh- man Kim Ingram. Senior Sam Belding said he doesn't mind having fresh- men in high school. They crowd and everything, but other than that they're al- right, said Belding. A lot of School spirit comes in differ- ent styles. Above, Coach John Stafford (far right) joins the varsity football team and cheerleaders to celebrate after the Homecoming game. East played Jennings County and won 7-0. At right, Seniors Kevin Sage and Bryan Hodel prepare bal- loons for the halftime show at the Homecoming game. The show was given by the East Marching Band. them belong in high school, but it's too bad they'll have to be here for four years be- cause they'll probably get sick of it, he stated. Some of the teachers don't think freshmen are ready for high school. There are some freshmen who are very re- sponsible and can handle the system, comments Mr. Jack Young, science teacher. by Jay Frederick Many freshmen believe that it is unfair that they have to be assigned to study hall on their unscheduled mods in- stead of having the freedom of the rest of the high schoolers. When necessary a freshman conceals an adult magazine in a notebook to keep from getting bored in study hall. Student Life Freshman Addition 12