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

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 I can't wait until next year! said an enthusiastic ju- nior of the 1984 Variety Show. Many students, how- ever, are going to have to wait until next year to see the show for the first time. The show was sold out, leaving many people disappointed after they were turned away. As part of the first annual Orange Fever Fair on Satur- day, March 28, the variety show featured such acts as Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, the rock group Prince, and, almost ev- eryone's favorite, Boy George of Culture Club. In fact, if the crowd didn't know better they might say that Sophomore Gary Plan- ner, who portrayed Boy George was in fact the real Boy . Hanner spent much time preparing for the show and, with the help of friends, came out on stage one of the best Boy George look-alikes around. I liked Boy George the best, said Sophomore Tina Gabbard. Gary did a real good job. Another favorite at the show was Prince. I thought Prince was the best, said Sophomore Jena Artis. I really liked the break danc- ers. They did a good job and worked hard getting it to- gether, she continued. Junior Merrilee Goodner portrayed Dolly Parton, an act which also went over well with the crowd. Unfortunately, some acts had to be cut due to the length of the show. I think it stinks, said one slightly up- set senior whose act got cut. I think it should have been held on two different nights so that everyone could get their acts in, he suggested. One thing to be said for the 1984 Variety Show is that, al- though it left some people disappointed and some thrilled, it left everyone wait- ing to see the 1985 Variety Show. by Jay Frederick One of the big crowd-pleas- ers at the variety show was Sophomore Gary Hanner's imitation of Boy George, the lead singer for the pop group Culture Club. Hanner sang Miss Me Blind, one of Cul- ture Club's major hits. Also in the show were Junior Mark Burton, playing guitar, and Junior Larry Giles, with his imitation of Elvis Presley. Variety Show 27-------------- I Student Life

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Visiting grandparents, go- ing to the beach, and maybe even a first chance of the year to go sunbathing are some of the things that stu- dents look forward to at spring break. It is time for stu- dents to throw all of their school books in their lockers and be free of the worries of tests, quizzes and home- work. For most seniors spring break is the long awaited chance to roam Florida's beaches with their friends and relax for a week. It was great! said Sopho- more Scott Allman of his trip to the island of Maui, in Ha- waii. There was a lot to do. I can't wait to go back, he continued. Freshman Kelley Watkins went to Vero Beach, Florida with Campus Life. It was fun getting away from my family and being on my own, she stated. Sophomore Stacie Hatton did not have to leave the state to have a good time. She went to Brown County and competed in a horse show. It was a lot of fun, she said, I almost won. Whether students stay at home or take a vacation with their friends, spring break is a week much needed during the monotonous months of school work to break away. by Jay Frederick Homecoming 1983 started a new tradition with the ban- ner contest. Presenting the crown to Angie Stam was for- mer queen Rhonda Niceley while Junior Jim Haselden, Senior Amy Mote, and Stam's brother, Gary look on. Nicely also presented Stam with roses as Seniors Shane Hankins and Russana Petro watch. Below, Stam poses with her brother. I Homecoming 26 —------------

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Selling cotton candy at the fair was one way to help raise money for Spain. Right is Ju- nior Randy Jines with his arm in the cotton candy maker. Below Junior Susan Hough stands by to observe the sticky situation. The frustration of trying to meet a deadline is sometimes overwhelming. Left Senior Jill Schoettelkotte looks over a college application to Butler University. Meeting dead- lines for the publications can also be a trip for the nerves. Below, Junior Annie Williams completes an academic lay- out for an Altis deadline. The big red eraser vigor- ously moves from left to right erasing the wrong govern- ment answer. Not satisfied with his time, the 100-meter dash runner goes back to the blocks to try and better his time. Perfection is something ev- eryone strives for in today's society. People especially don't want to be ridiculed or laughed at because of some- thing they have done. How- ever, no one is or could be called a totally perfect per- son. Everyone has had some embarrassing moments at one time or another. Senior Dan Arbuckle com- ments, There were times when I had finished fixing a golf cart at Otter Creek and felt real good because I thought I had figured out the problem. But then I would find out later that it was still broken. Perfection is something that is not only stressed at home but also at school. My parents along with my teachers push me to keep up with my homework and grades, expressed Senior Jenny Lane. My parents always want my room to be spotless, commented Junior Sarah McDaniel. They just don't understand that a room seems more homey with a lit- tle clutter. by Karen Eyler Lining up for a perfect an- gle in drafting class is Junior Wayne Weber. Sewing a per- fect seam are Junior Kim Chill and Senior Dina Hillenburg. Student Life 28 Perfection