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

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 Standing on tip toes to see into the top of ones locker is only one way to overcome shortness. Another way is to stand on a chair or to get as- sistance from the guy stand- ing next to you. Being short doesn't both- er me ' comments 5'2 Ju- nior Jenny Shafer. What does bother me is my sister being 5'9 and in a grade be- low me. Along with being short comes short jokes. I think I've heard about every short joke there is ex- claimed Senior Emily Briner. But they don't bother me. Some of them are even fun- ny. Obviously the opposite of short is tall. I like being tall replies Senior Laurie Flaherty. Sometimes it can be a real advantage. Caught in between being either tall or short is the per- son who is of average height. Senior Lisa Hartman replies, I wish I was just a few inches taller, then I'd be satisfied. by Karen Eyler Stretching to see inside her locker is Senior Emily Briner. You grab your books and step out the front door just in time to see the school bus whiz by. After dragging your mother out of bed you finally talk her into taking you to school. Before she can get back into the car, six of your friends walk by. Embarrass- ing by that time you feel like throwing yourself into the nearest trash can. But that is not all. After getting inside you find homeroom has al- ready started. So, you walk down to the attendance of- fice to find you were late one time two nine weeks ago. So now you have to do a deten- tion for being late. Sound fa- miliar? Below, Senior Jim Howell signs in at the office after getting to school late. Locking your keys in your car can be quite an exper- ience. As fear of what to do is whipping through your body, your friends are rolling on the ground with laughter. Left, a set of keys is seen inside a locked car. Below, Sopho- more Brian Talkington ma- neuvers a wire coat hanger to try and unlock his car door.

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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

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OXMpQi ‘04-’ 1984 the year for land- mark events, such as the Los Angeles games and also the presidential race. One of the biggest races in history was the contest be- tween the Democratic presi- dential candidates — former vice-president Walter Mon- dale and the former un- known, Senator Gary Hart. Hart surprised voters across the country as he led Mon- dale in many crucial states. Not long ago, Hart was a low-profile Colorado Sena- tor. Even now, Hart is re- ferred to as something of a mystery man.” Such mat- ters that have raised doubts concerning Hart is his birth- date, which Hart had for some years allowed to be list- ed as Nov. 28, 1937, instead of its true date, Nov. 28, 1936. Not only did Mondale cap- ture the Democratic nomina- tion, but also he wrote a new chapter in political history naming Geralding Ferraro as the first woman vice presi- dential nominee. President Reagan has the Republican nomination. A poll shows that Reagan is leading Mondale 54 percent of votes to Mondale's 42 per- cent and to Hart's 46 per- cent. Reagan stated that the main factor concerning his running for re-election is his desire to finish what he thinks is well started.'' Reagan is 73 years old — the oldest man ever to hold office. His term in office has produced the worst reces- sion since the 1930's, an un- predictable recovery, a tril- lion dollar ocean of federal red ink, and a low inflation rate. Reagan announced in his re-election announcement, We have made a new begin- ning. Vice president Bush and I would like to have your con- tinued support and coopera- tion in completing what we began three years ago.” by Sally McMillin C [cW Becoming 18 is a major turning point in the life of most teenagers. Graduation, leaving home, and vo- ting are the new responsibilities students are given. With more crucial issues facing the United States each day, stu- dents believe they have a responsi- bility to their country to vote with discretion. Senior Steve Wilt said, We can- not vote for a president who will be like Nixon; these people are the ones who control our government. We need someone who will not back down when the pressure is on.” by Sally McMillin kJHOV ? (JO KtO?'