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

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 Enjoying the attention. Seniors Amy Puckett and Scott Seavers join the North royalty Staci Nash and Guy Hudson, as they arc announced Prom Queen and King. Prom royalty candidates. Seniors Chris Coers and Jill Wilson walk down the aisle to hear the announce- ment of the winner. The candidates Tables set up along the commons balcony provide a chance for cou- ples to get away from the dance floor crowd, as do Juniors Jennifer Noblitt and Keith Tobias. Slow dancing was a great way to get a little closer. Rhonda Miller Senior and Dennis Pierce Junior enjoy an intimate moment. Prom Siudent Life 21

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 FEELING ALL W We've Got Tonight, Pan-mania set prom themes F eelings of anticipation ruled as juniors an seniors awaited East North's We’ve Got Tonight Prom, on Friday May 15 at the Commons. Preparation began weeks before the event, as students crowded tanning beds and bridal shops, made reservations and made sure shoes and flowers were just the right color. On the day of the Prom the phone lines of the attendance office were kept busy as students called in with excuses for not attending school, just so they might have one last chance to get some sun or to run errands. For most students all the fuss and anxiety of finding a date became worthwhile when they saw themselves in that elegant gown or tux. Most students began the evening taking pictures at home, but after Mom and Dad got their Fill of picture taking, couples were off to a fancy restaurant such as Weinantz, The Eagles Nest or Jeremiah Sweeney’s. I ate at the Brown Count Inn. I liked the atmosphere anc the food, but I had the worst time getting out of the car or my seat at dinner because of the hoops on my dress, Tracy Salinas, junior said. After dinner Prom-goers passed groups of gawking relatives and friends who stood along the entry way in order to see the parade of formals. Those who had a taste for a more flamboyant enterance, pulled up in a limo or carriage. After standing in line for professional pictures, students danced to the music of the Fritz Turner Band The jazz classical type band received both good and bad reviews.Janae Franke,senior said she was a little bored by the band and wished a more rockin’, modem type band had been picked. Jason Peters, junior had an opposing opionion. I enjoyed the band because it is the type of music that people dressed up in formals can dance to. Peters said. Towards the end of the evening. King and Queen candidates lined up to hear the annoucement of the winner. Seniors Scott Seavers and Amy Puckett were the lucky recepients of the crown and flowers. Parents and community members chose the theme Panamania for the After-Prom to publicize the upcoming Pan-Am games. Held at the Foundation for Youth the After-Prom was packed with energetic students and parents running game booths. Students were able to play the games for coupons which were redeemable at the prize counter.Intermission from game playing could be found on the dance floor with the Indy band, Randy Rocket and the Blast . The constant activity of Prom night began to die down around 6 a.m. for most students. Exhaustion attacked, as students returned home only half conscious of the evening they would never forget. by Rebecca Schuyler Getting into the festivities of the Couples continued the evening at After Prom. Seniors Brian Wick- the After Prom, where they played man and Chris Fowler try the wall games for prize coupons. Senior decorations on at the Foundation Gary Homann and his guest Kathy for Youth. Hagg join in the enthusiasm. 20 Student Lifc Prom

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THE MOVES ‘Prime of Jean Brodie’ flows naturally for cast Slowly and painfully nearing the door, she suddenly unleashed a terrible cry filling the room with uncontrollable anger and remorse, ASSAS-AIIIIINNN! With her last line successfully executed. Junior Alison Peck, who portrayed Miss Jean Brodie, left the stage. The final confrontation between Brodie and her student Sandy, played by Sophomore Amy Holmes, displayed the polished perfection of rehearsed lines. However, both Peck and Holmes instantly broke into tears offstage. The crying was not part of the script; their tears were for real. Totally absorbed in the role of their characters in the production, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie , the two were emotionally exhausted as were the rest of the cast. Set in the 1930’s, the powerful drama depicted the great influence a teacher of a private girls' school in her prime wielded over her most select students. After being subject to her absolute command for numerous years, the girls eventually realized Brodie's influence on them, and Sandy finally betrayed her, an action she should have taken much earlier. The play which opened in late October, contained all the essential elements of drama- envy, desire, and revenge, which constituted a captivating plot but the factor which made the production stand out from others remained the cast's attachment and enthusiasm with their roles. Surprisingly enough, we had no problems working together, said Stephen Conway, sophomore, who played the part of Mr. Perry. I think that without the sense of closeness, the play would not have been as great a success. The leading female characters all went shopping to personally select their costumes. We saw our characters in the clothes, and we would say, 'She would wear this!’ We went shopping from our character’s standpoint, Holmes explained. The cast also learned their lines and assumed their roles so easily that no one dreaded rehearsals. Working with Amy made it a challenging experience because both of us had enough experience to get beyond mechanics like blocking, gesturing, and learning lines. We really worked on trying to feel what the characters were feeling, and I think we succeeded, Peck said. Director Ray LeBlanc also noticed the extraordinary smoothness the production possessed. One of the goals of every production is to create an ensemble company...the ability to work together instinctively...to know what the other actor will do without direction or discussion. This cast was magnificent in its ability to achieve this goal. Assuming the identity of their roles so closely and putting their energy into the hard work of rehearsing, the cast flourished in their own prime. They successfully transformed the characters from the pages of a script into living, breathing and amazingly believable people onstage. by Mary Ilou Meeting in the art museum. Juniors Jim Frakcs and Alison Peck discuss events involved in their relationship. Mati Hichcn Far from being a conventional teacher. Alison Peck, junior, tells her students about her many love affairs. 22 Student Life Jean Brodie