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

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Physically fit. Senior David Boyer shows his jumping abilities as he plays basketball during Advanced P.E. Students had the opportunity to spend 9th mod exercising for credit. Among friends. Senior Brian Schrocdcr and Junior Kim Baker exchange a friendly smile during their lunch mod. Students used their lunch break to get away from the routine of classes and share the latest news with friends. Opening 9

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events, classes, and people jf iving up to the idea of a perfect year wasn't an easy task, but 1987 did its best. Students also did their best to make the year fabulous. The goal of many seemed to be get crazy and have fun! Sneaking into the drive-in in the trunk of someone's car, leaving 8th and 9th mod, and swarming to colleges on the weekend showed ways students attempted to enjoy life in the fast-lane. Who knows when the farthest end of the parking lot became known as the Jennings County lot ? Or if the school really won't let someone graduate if they have overdue books from the library? All these memories will remain a part of East and its graduates. Catching up. Students found each year more difficult and accompa- nied with more homework. Students used their lunch mods and free mods to complete this homework in the Commons or cafeteria. The Com- mons provided a cozy place for Ju- nior Megan Dill to finish her home- work. Man Eichcn 8 Opening Angie Gorbctt

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fcX ON TOP Spiril t events receive mix reviews C range and brown blazed from the bleachers while the crowd shouted along with the bas- ketball cheerleaders. Excitement rose as the players burst through the banner on the court. Rising with the screams, the crowd tried to cheer louder than the opposi- tion. We’ve got spirit! Yes, we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you?”, thundered throughout the gym. Basketball season, when “Hoosier Hysteria' flew to its height, gave many opportunities for spirited fans to vent their pas- sions. Things such as bumper stickers, choir concerts, academic letters and class rings also proved to be spirit boosting. Mother Nature, unfortunately, was not overly cooperative on Homecoming night. The rain did calm down before the football game began, which ended in a 20-7 victory for the Olympians. Home- coming was more than the football game. It also included the crown- ing of the King and Queen, (Rob Hufty and Tracy Maurer) a pool party, Powderpuff football (the chance to see girls play football and guys dressed up in their inter- pretation of a cheerleader) and a car show. Participation tended to be lower than expected at the various Home- coming activities. Student Council advisor, Ann Hoffman said, “Al- though there was not an over- whelming attendance, it was not a total disaster. If just a few people came, then to me. it was worth all the effort.” Halloween provided yet another time for those full of spirit to let loose and go to class dressed as Tina Turner, a hippie, or even a beer can. Tami Lykins, junior, braved the crowds as an Oreo cookie. Sport teams held a different type of enthusiasm. The football play- ers turned a few heads when they began coming to school with crew cuts, mohawks and their team numbers stenciled to their hair. The players agreed to the haircuts if they succeeded in winning three games. One of the ways in which soccer players supported spirit was the senior gift to the team. The gift, an orange and brown toilet, repre- sented the team mascot. Choir, band and drama produc- tions could definitely not be left out of the list. All three groups rep- resented the school in their many performances throughout the year. “Singing the national anthem and especially the half time show by the choir department, got the crowd going and cheered up for the rest of the game,” Brian Lane, junior, said. Even in academics, consider- able spirit was displayed. Aca- demic letters were given to several students for maintaining an A-Av- erage during four consecutive semesters. The SAT's provided an outlet for pride in our school when East students scored higher than North on the state averages. by Rebecca Schuyler Angie Gorbctl The jazz band played favorite songs such as the Stray Cat Strut which added a little excitement and flavor to basketball games. Malt Lichen Halloween provided a time for the creative to design a costume. Sen- iors Gary Homann. Greg Vcnhaus. Dominic Olivcrio, Greg Griffin. Craig Hartman and Darren Decter designed larger than life Miller cans.