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

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Hallway out of iheir seats, students sat impatiently wailing for the clock hands to hit 3:23 and to signify freedom. At the tone, the halls transformed into a jumbled mass of running, yelling, and shoving students. All hurried out the doors for the weekend. Plans for the weekend ranged from basketball games with a stop afterwards for pizza at No- bles to the ever popular VCR party. Some ran home looking forward to loafing around while others had jobs. Although plans varied, everyone eagerly antici- pated free time and a break from the tedious 8:07 to 3:23 school day. The search for something new to do often led students to the Greenwood shopping mall or to the newly remodeled Union Sta- tion to sample some of its exotic foods and to explore interesting shops. For snow lovers, the Nashville slopes gave students a chance to test their skiing skills. Staying in town to go to friends' parties or to catch up on some homework also filled free time. Jobs created extra spending money that was sometimes used for upcoming dates or those much desired concert tickets. Senior Alatha Petro, employed at Noble Romans said, “I work because I enjoy spending money on clothes and concerts. Unfor- tunately, money doesn’t grow on trees. Bon Jovi, Genesis, Cinderella, and Billy Joel tickets caused quite a few line-ups at the local ticketmastcr. Tom Pickett's mu- sic store was the place of some camp-outs, to try for a chance at front row seats. Weekends did not always in- volve constant activity. Many students found lazy Sundays the perfect time to just lounge around in a bathrobe or to sleep. Outside of class a variety of activities such as basketball practice, jobs, term paper re- search at the library, babysitting for younger siblings, and finish- ing up homework so one could watch ‘Moonlighting’ all fit into a school week. by Jennifer Hunter At the buzzer, run, yell for freedom FEELir MHV||MI After school I go to my tap dance lessons. I find it helps me to get my mind off school and home- work. -- Lori Redleaf, Freshman Jaton Komeczki 16 Student Life Afterschool Performing Arts Deparlment pre- sented a variety of plays and skits during the year. Freshman Danny Klinger. Seniors Becky Schylcr and David Williams. Freshman Melanie Younger, Senior Kathleen Kyle, and Stephen Conway Sophomore auditioned for the March perfor- mance of “Exit the Body”. Homework plays an important part in the after school life of a student. Wanda Flaherty, junior, docs her homework while listening to her fa- vorite music.

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Fitness Siudent Life 15 Gretchen Smith Nkohl Bitd»cll Vicohl Birdwcll Opinions varied on how cafeteria food tasted, but many students found it to be their only choice if a car was not available for zipping to McDonald’s. Juniors Cori Davis, Sonya Ledbetter. Kim Howard, and Brett Denney filled their mid-day hunger in the cafe- teria. Endurance is the prime objective of Seniors Greg Dugan and Rob Doll. Along with others, they had the chance to work out in the weight room during advanced P.E. The YMCA was a favonte spot for students to put in some work out time. Kelly Amholt. senior, works out on the cxercyclc.

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Exploding with spirit Richie Brown, junior, cheers on the varsity basket- ball team at the East North game. Disappointed students left the game after East lost by a mere 10 points, 71-61. After school most students like their freedom to do as they please but for Brian Purdue,senior, his free time is spent on the job at McDonald’s. Driving, dating, and going out to lunch are just a few of the things that burn spending money and allowances. Tony Weber, senior, supplements his income by deliver- ing pizzas for Dial-A-Pizza. After school Student Life 17