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

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up to here in construction Paul Smilh 0. ith the coming of August, few students anticipated the opening of school. Seemingly, there would be no way the building would be ready on time. Undergoing the third and final stage of the asbestos-abatement program, the building's interior lay in shambles. Rumors died when the date arrived, and it became clear school would open. The new look of East turned off a few students. The cement commons was covered with a thick layer of dark brown paint and the once-carpeted locker level now gleamed with white linoleum. The resource floor also got a make-over, but mainly due to complete disorder. Students hurried to their classes while dodging workmen, ladders, and Do Not Enter banners. Columbus Fast High School. The “great white hope of Columbus has been cited not only for its architec- turally modern structure, but also for its modern teaching methods. Team teaching, large and small groups, and courses in Cinese and Russian arc all a part of the unique features of East. The excelled school system definitely stood out as a rea- son East was the right choice. John Rhoades 2 Opening

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{ ust a brief time ago Columbus East opened its doors to a community eager for educational innovation and variety along with a greater emphasis on individual instruction. During these fifteen years East fulfilled these worthy goals and gave the community much more. The list of accomplishments fea- tures state and national competi- tion for students and teachers. Despite the outstanding performances and record of achieve- ments, committees gathered to discuss the possibility of merging East with cross-town rival North. Although lip service was given to better educational activities, the unspoken words were about returning to glory days of some of Columbus’ sports teams. Few actions resulted from the recommendations other than more study was needed. Beyond the now common place issue of school consolidation , the East students continued to earn distinction for academic activities such as weathering a rainy homecoming game to applauding exceptional plays and musicals. Along with this, those in the East community made discoveries about growing up and simply getting along. All these decisions about studies and interests were often times tough. Fortunately, East offered the best choice for making a step in the right direction. Columbus, Indiana logo Opening I

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Dominic Oliver» Angie Gorbett Matt fiichcn Presorting tradition. Senior Jeff Thixion and Junior Derek Mantayia hang the turkey list. The day before Thanksgiving break has always been held as a time when upperclassmen terrorize underclassmen. Due to pranks, privileges are some- times lost. Top Honors. Exchanging a knowing smile, the drum majors prepare to march off the field with a top rating. Seniors Robin Mcndell. and Eric Wilcox along with Sophomore Dan Valentine have led the band to many victories. New freshmen added to the talent and sound of the band. Group discussion. Small group discus- sions gave students the chance to share input with each other in an effort to find solutions to many various questions. Seniors Craig Hartman. Kevin Bergener. William Taylor, and David Phegley help each other solve problems in advanced chemistry. These discussions also helped students learn to think on their own without the aid of a teacher. Opening 3