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

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Pat Co New school superintendent. Dr. Ralph Lieber visited East in early April. Lieber assumed his new duties in mid-sum- mer. The evaluation team commended East faculty and stu- dents for having good working relations. Melissa Bargar. senior, and Bill McMahan, math teacher, discuss a math assignment. The Coke machines in the commons area were donated by the Coca Cola Bottling Company. Stephanie Crawford, junior, decides which soft drink to buy. Michael Lee 26 ■■■ Changes

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Michael Clancy Michael Clancy After Senior Tammy Baldwin declares she is going to wash that man right out of her hair. Senior Kevin Welsh sings Some Enchanted Evening . Senior Troy Taber imitates a female at the Army base Thanksgiving Variety Show. Seniors David Downey. Jeff Bray, and Peter Hoffman plan an attack on the Japanese held island in the South Pacific. Michael Clancy 25 South Pacific

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Achieves top marks ■■■■■■ Committee commends program Many changes occurred this year to give East a new look. Additions such as Coke ma- chines and the satellite dish presented new opportunities for the students. A major change that directly effected the students was the longer school days. This change was a result of new state mandates requiring 360 minutes of study per school day. After the school day was lengthened, the school board decided to reinforce the longer period of study with more rigid attendance policies. If a student missed twelve class per iods in one course, he would lose that credit for that course. Also, Senior Week and the two personal days previously allowed, were dropped. The purchases of the Coke machines and the satellite dish, and other items were based upon advice from an advisory group, accord- ing to Phil Houston, principal. He said that students feel school is not fun anymore. Thus, more activities, such as dances, were planned. .The Coke machines and juke box were also installed, although the juke box rarely worked. The Coke machines, given to the school by the Coca Cola Bottling Company, raised near- ly $1,000 this year. The money goes into the Student Concession Benefit Fund which pays for many student activities. The satellite dish was purchased to expand the educational programs. It can receive for- eign stations, from France or Spain, for in- stance, plus science and other academic shows. These shows were used in various classes to enhance the learning opportunities. The North Central Association for Credita- tion of Colleges and Schools judged these and all the school's program. Basically, the team of 17 teachers and ad- ministrators evaluated every facet of the Michael Lee school. They talked with teachers, students and parents, and read the school's self-evalua- tion. From this, they come up with a list of strengths and weaknesses. They believe one of East’s strengths was its outstanding teaching staff. Among other, they thought East had excellent activity and aca- demic programs. Along with the strengths they found weak- nesses such as a great sense of competition with Columbus North. They found that, al- though some learning packages were good, others needed revision. The limited size of the library was also a problem recommended for improvement. After East received the final report. Princi- pal Houston said that faculty and the school- community would try to improve on the weak points, as well as upgrade the good ones. by Molly Sullivan and Kim Sawyer The North Central committee's evaluation of East High School covered all facets — from curriculum to facilities. East earned a special first class rating. The satellite receiver was purchased to expand the educa- tional programs. Foreign language students were able to view programs from other countries. 27 Changes