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

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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

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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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Newsmakers Tragedy and success LOCAL NEWS — • On Tuesday, February 19. 1985. a spillage occurred on Washington Street. The spillage caused the evacuation of all businesses between Fourth and Sixth Streets. The spillage was either gasoline or paint thinner and was re- ported to be extremely explosive. • Columbus East's Math Works program began oper- ation in March, helping students with math problems. Cox Cable ran the program which offered help from math experts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. • A new superintendent replaced Dr. Lawrence Hyer- dahl in early March. Dr. Ralph Lieber will be paid nearly $83,000 a year with other benefits. The contract is for a four year term and Lieber plans many changes. • The East choir headed for Salt Lake City. Utah to participate in the National Choral Festival. The trip includ- ed an appearance with the Morman Tabernacle Choir. • The East gymnasium floor was completely flooded in January. The floor was completely under water and as a result, the floor was replaced. STATE NEWS — • All 115 Franklin College students who lived in Bryan Hall escaped unharmed on Wednesday. March 27. 1985 after a fire engulfed the building. Within only a few min- utes. the fire had spread from the third floor to the entire building. • In Northern Indiana, more than 1000 people were forced from their homes along the Wabash and Tippeca- noe Rivers. Also, volunteers helped fill sandbags all through the flooding which took place in late January of '85. • Superintendent of Public Instruction, Harold Negley. was indicted by the Grand Jury. He was accused of ghost employment and official misconduct. Negley resigned his position after the indictment. • Republican Rick McIntyre and Democrat Frank Me- Closkey ran for Congress in the 8th district. McCloskey won the vote of the Democrat controlled House of Repre- sentatives. McCloskey won by a mere four votes. Republi- cans requested a recount. • Robert Orr began his second term as Governor of Indiana. The Republicans swept most elections as Orr ran against Wayne Townsend. NATIONAL NEWS — • Ronald Reagan began his second term of presidency with plans for the future. Arms talks with the Soviet Onion and federal spending feeeze. along with tax reforms were only a few Reagan goals. • Florida abortion bombings of clinics which perform such operations became a major issue early this year. The bombings were done by persons who were believed to be strongly against abortions. • Americans helped aid the starving in Africa. Many popular singers sang a song We Are The World. The money raised from selling the record went to buy food to save the Ethiopians. • Bill Schroeder of Jasper. Indiana, became the second patient to receive an artificial heart transplant. The oper ation was performed at Humana Hospital in Louisville. by Teresa King President Reagan asks his First Lady. Nancy, for a dance at the Air and Space Museum, one of the ten inaugural balls they attended. On January 21. 1985 Ronald Reagan began his second term of presidency. President and Mrs. Reagan wave at the crowd as they arrive at the Ellipse for the start of the Prelude Pageant to the 50th American Presidential Inauguration. 28 == News Events