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

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Even without words, facial expression can tell a story within itself. One can easily tell a mood or a feeling through facial expression. As seen with intense concentra- tion Senior Randy Patton lis- tens closely during a school board meeting concerning the asbestos issue. Freshman Kim Knight enjoys herself in some good conversation, along with some good food. The rumble of lockers and doors face away as after school events are put into full operation. Walking through the halls after school is al- most like walking through the halls during academic hours. The publications room is swinging with action as dead- lines for yearbooks are hur- riedly trying to be met. The drill team and flag corps are working out, striving for ex- cellence. After school prac- tices and sessions are a big part of sports and club activi- ties. It gives a person a chance to do work that couldn't be completed in school ' stated Junior Roger Behrman, who works on the Computer Club. For some, staying after school is a way of life, espe- cially for those athletes who go from one sports season right into another. Senior Trisha Sullivan com- mented, I don't mind the practice after school be- cause in order to be good you have to pay the conse- quences. One group who had many long practices was the cast Pirates of Penzance. Sen- ior Lisa Foust stated, It was the first play I had ever been in, so I didn't mind the long hours of practice because it made me feel more confi- dent. by Karen Eyler For some the 3:10 tone means freedom until the next morning. But for others, 3:10 marks the beginning of hard work and practice. Staying after school for a sport or club is not unusual. Many a time one can see the track team running around the track, or on the inside, the drill team and flag corps practicing. Above Junior Doug Lawson is working on props for the Haunted Hall- ways sponsored by the Publi- cations. Left the choir prac- tices for the fall performance Chop Suey. After School 15 Student Life

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The removing of the carpet in the Commons did not put a damper on things. Students still congregate, in groups or with just a few. At right Senior Vicki Whipker talking with friends. The flexibility of schedules gives students a chance to get help with teachers and do assignments outside the classroom. However, using freetime to do homework is not always taken advantage of by students. It is not un- usual to see a crazed teacher yelling and handing out de- tention to students who seem to have nothing to do. Some teachers even go as far as to remove books that be- long to students from a desk they have gotten up from. Here, Senior Arian Giesholt receives help from Mr. Dan Dixon in math resource. Quietness is put away the minute the 10:40 tone is sounded. The resource floor empties while the locker and gallery levels begin to fill up. The sounds of slamming lockers grow dim as music from an un- known jam box takes over. The lunch line grows longer, tables become scarce and the whirr of chatter surrounds every- one. East becomes less stifled and stiff as students break away from the activities of academic hours. I like to use my lunch time to just relax ' commented Junior Steve Walker. I like to hang out with my friends and goof-off a little. Goofing-off can easily be connected with lunch mods. This is when most playing around is done. Li- brarian Don Reed stated, Sometimes the kids can abuse their lunch mods by doing rowdy things, like throwing stuff. Senior Laurie Flaherty added, It's OK to have fun as long as you're not involving someone who doesn't want to be. by Karen Eyler Freshmen Kathy Lake and Vickie Huber share each others company while eat- ing in the cafeteria. Student Life Lunchtime 14

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 School is not only a place to learn about math, science and English. It is also a place to learn about friendship. What would school be like without a friend to talk to? Juniors Stephanie Camp and Shelly Best talk in the Commons during lunch. English resource serves as a meeting place for Sen- iors Beth Darragh and Ra- mone Merchan to talk. Merchan, an AFS student from Venezuela, says that he likes Columbus, but it is a big change from his na- tive city of Caracas which has a population of more than five million. by Todd Hall Turkey Day, which has be- come a tradition at East, serves as a day for upper- classmen to play tricks on sophomores and freshmen. This year a chicken was turned loose in the Commons during lunch. Senior Steve Yeley tries reluctantly to re- move the chicken. Although some pranks are pulled, it's all in fun. Most students en- joy this day, even the Tur- kies. Right, Jun orTammy Durand said, I got to the dances, but not to just dance. I do a lot of talking and not too much dancing 7 Student Life 16 Friendships