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

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ON TOP Styles, interests shape personalities C! parking up that ‘individual juice at a school as unique as East was easy for some, but others found it difficult when re- alizing they were just one in a crowd of 1,600. In order to stand out, students sought ways to ‘break into character . Students exhibited originality through such things as hair- styles, clothing, out of the ordi- nary collections, ways of think- ing, and even the style in which they choose to decorate a bed- room or locker. Known for her creative outfits and spiked hair, Mina Cook, sophomore, believed being her own person to be a prime objec- tive. “The more people encour- aged me to conform, the more determined I become in my ideas and beliefs. I refuse to be anyone but myself, Cook said. Others chose a less daring style of dress but added a person- al flair, whether it was antique clothing or Levi's and a T-shirt. “I try to wear different kinds of shoes and fix my hair differently than others, Chris Fleetwood, senior, said. Not everyone ran for the newest fad. “When a new fad comes out, I never feel as if I have to go out and get it so I am not left behind, Kathy Eddy, junior, said. Not as obvious as clothing, but still an outlet for self-expression, bedrooms and lockers were mu- seums for pictures of favorite rock groups, momentos of times spent with friends, and various other knick knacks. Others found diversion in be- ing collectors ranging from re- cord albums to key chains. Amy Holmes, sophomore, had a col- lection of antique hats of which she hoped to soon have two from every decade. Jim Frakes, ju- nior, admitted to being a pack- rat. “I have a filing cabinet where I keep momentos of most everything I have been involved in, Frakes said. Being alone to reflect on prob- lems and daydreams or just to become that true individual was important to many students. Melanie Kcrkhof, junior, found walking in the woods near her home to be helpful in working out her problems. Holmes ‘mel- lowed out' while listening to her “Doors tape in her room. by Rebecca Schuyler Nkohl Birdwcll V-V Robin Hendrickson, junior, found art class a good place to express her- self. Here she works on an art as- signment she created. Locker doors were great places to display a little creativity. Cori Da- vis, junior, searches for her books amidst her colorfully decorated locker. Nicohl Birdwcll 12 Student Life Individualism

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 Singing the national anthem and the half time show by the choir department got the crowd going and cheered up for the rest of the game. — Brian Lane, Junior Ntcohl Birdwell In all their rare beauty, the powderpuff cheerleaders attempted to cheer on the ju- nior and senior girls during the Powdcrpuff football game. The game ended in a victory for the seniors. Meeting friends at football games to socialize and cheer on the team oc- cupied many Friday nights for stu- dents during the fall season. Casey Cordry. junior and Lori Nolting, senior, enjoy each others company. F.nthusiasm reached its height in the middle of the North-F.ast football game. Together varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders supported the Olympians to a 33-8 victory. Matt Jcnkm Spirit Student Life II

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Individualism Sludent Life Choir, although a group effort, gave all involved a chance to work on their separate strengths and weak- nesses. Teresa Johnson, sophomore, practices with other choir members for the Christmas production. Time alone to become that true indi- vidual was important to many stu- dents. Melanie Kerkhof. junior, found the woods near her home a perfect place to enjoy herself. Standing out in the crowd with their unique hairstyles. Veronica Tack- ett, junior, and Mina Cook, sopho- more. relax in the Commons during a lunch mod. I refuse to give in to society's insecurities just because I chose to appear the way I do. Understanding is the key to secureness. If people could live without analyzing one another all the time, the world would be a much more peaceful place to exist in. — Mina Cook, Sophomore Vicohl Bird well 13