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

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 Students participate in ISTEP At Southside auditorium, H. Dean Evana, State Superintendant, talks about Prime Time, ISTEP, and the Governor's A+ Program. With pencils scratching madly against paper and an occasional groan, East students went through three days of ISTEP testing March 1-3. As part of the Governor's A+ Program, students in grades K-3,6,8,9, and 11 were required to participate in the ISTEP testing program. However, the Bartholomew County School Corporation took this one step further by including sophomores and seniors in the testing process for diagnostic purposes. Called the guts of the A+ program by Dr. Steve Grimes, policy analyst, ISTEP (Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress) is an extended effort to identify what students in Indiana need to know. A four-step process the ISTEP testing program covered basic skills in math and language arts through the CAT (California Achievement Tests), an Indiana-based supplement of this test, a writing sample from each student, and the Cognitive Abilities Tests. Elementary and middle school students failing the tests were required to complete summer school and retake them before passing to the next grade level. However, high school students were only reminded that the ISTEP scores would remain a part of their permanent records and were encouraged to do their best. by Jeni Bell Expressing discontent about the problems between the administration and teachers, Harold Welsh, industrial arts teacher, protests in front of the school. Teachers carried picket signs to help keep the public informed on the contract negotiations. Teachers work toward new contract wt r st Teachers worked without a contract for a month before contract negotiations ended on Sunday, Sept 27. The final negotiation leading to a settlement between the Bartholomew County School Corporation (BCSC) and the Columbus Educators Association (CEA) lasted 40 hours straight. In May of '87 teachers proposed a 12% raise for one year. The School Board offered smaller raises over a period of several years. Throughout the remaining summer months both groups continued talks. Negotiations stopped on Aug. 6, when CEA declared impasse. Richard Rubin, a state-appointed mediator, entered in the talks on Aug. 8. The remainder of the month provided no further settlement between the two. In early September, CEA proposed a two-year increased salary of 9.5% and 7% respectively. BCSC gave its firm offer at 4% for one year. On Sept. 10, the majority of teachers in the corporation said yes to a strike if necessary. This action lead to picketing before school hours to inform the public of negotiation standings. Teachers also picketed several School Board members' homes. Janet Land, an appointed fact-finder, conducted a hearing between the administration and teachers in mid- September. Negotiations resumed on Sept. 24. Land added Gil Weihe as a second mediator, who was added to provide both administration and teachers with a representative for the remainder of the talks. A three year contract was agreed upon on Oct. 6. The first year teachers received a 4% raise. The second called for an additional 6.8% raise and 2 1 2 work days. The third year, 2 1 2 work days will be added and a 7% raise will be given. by Lora Emerson

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Teachers turn to part-time work Marcy wanders the store aisles in desperation, thumbing through clothes racks in search of the perfect outfit for her date with Fred. She covers every aisle at least twice, until after one hour of frenzied shopping she finds what she came for. When Marcy finally goes to the counter to pay for her outfit, she is surprised to learn that the saleslady is also her English teacher. Although Marcy is fictional her teacher's situation is very real. The number of teachers who have part-work in addition to teaching during the day is rising. It is now common to see teachers working at department stores or managing small businesses after the last bell ends the school day. The part-time jobs teachers hold are sometimes creative or unusual. Frank Hughes, head of the science department, spends two nights each week and every other weekend working for the National Guard. A Brigadier General (one star) and assistant division commander of the 38th infantry (Indianapolis), Hughes originally entered the National Guard after the Army because he wanted to continue flying while teaching. While being in the National Guard has helped him relate science to his students, it sometimes conflicts with his teaching time. A lot of times I have to miss school and get a substitute teacher. When I come back, the kids will complain because she didn't teach like I do, Hughes said. Many times a teacher's part-time job consists of what he is most familiar with teaching. Jim Haro, Spanish teacher, instructs swim classes at Southside for adults, while Vic Fields, head of the Television Department, has given classes in speech and public speaking at IUPUI for the last six years. Teachers who get part-time jobs usually have a family to support. I think it's obvious that teachers aren't there for the money — they're there because they enjoy what they do or they like to see kids learn, Hughes said. by Jeni Bell During an Aduli Education swim class at Southside Elementary, Jim Haro encourages his swimmers to do their best. Haro has taught swim classes for twelve years and was once a coach for Southside. Boredom brings about activity Inevitably, everyone experiences boredom at one time or another. Glancing around the room in English class on reading day may be the first lesson in boredom prevention. Someone may be seen counting ceiling tiles and taking a general inventory of the room while others write notes. From experience room 332 has 22 student desks, one teacher desk, two chalk boards, one clock, one trash can, and two posters. Some take the easy inactive way out by taking a 45 minute afternoon nap. An afternoon nap could be quite useful to those who have yet to recover from Christmas break sleeping schedules. One may even use a portion of that noodle like structure inside ones head when boredom hits. Imagine actually thinking at school. I start staring at the wall and shut the teacher out. Pretty soon I start thinking of a song I'd like to hear, Glen McQueen, junior, said. I imagine myself at college. I try to think of what it will be like, Wanda Flaherty, senior, said. With age and responsibility comes the ability to occupy a mind in times of boredom. It's difficult to get bored when you're a teacher. (History classes) don’t have much in class study time. My students will tell you I whistle. I sing to them and talk while they're taking a test, Jim Nay, history teacher, said. I honestly can't think of a time I haven't had papers to grade or a short book or novel to read, Ken Murphy, English teacher, said. Thus we learn the real reason loads of homework are assigned every evening. Perhaps it should be kept in mind that the longer an assignment, the better boredom prevention. The next short essay assignment turned in shall be bound with a cover. by Teresa King Fta turts M ini -mag 21

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International National •Gorbechev and Reagan met in Washington D.C., where they signed a treaty to eliminate medium range missiles. The summit meeting gave the American public some insights about the new Soviet leader. •Candidates for the next Democrats Richard Gephardt Michael Dukakis Albert Gore Paul Simon Jesse Jackson Gary Hart Bruce Babbitt •During the Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada, Americans won 6 medals; two of which were gold. Brian Boitano won a gold in Men’s Figure Skating. Bonnie Blair won a gold in Women's Speed Skating. •In the spring of '87 Gary Hart dropped out of the Presidential race when it was discovered he was having an affair with Donna Rice. Eight months later he surprised the country by rejoining the race in the Iowa Caucus. •For 11 days, the orderly world of the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary was turned upside down. Cuban inmates afraid of being sent back to prisons in their former homeland took 89 hostages. The saga ended with an agreement between the governments to review each prisoner's case. •The third time was a charm for President Reagan. After the Senate rejected two previous nominees for Supreme Court Judge, Reagan found an acceptable candidate in California Judge Anthony Kennedy. •Jessica McClure, 19 months old, fell into an abandoned well near her home in Texas. She spent 58 hours inside the well while outside volunteers worked hard to free her. State Local •Major Bruce Teagarden, who lost control of his military aircraft, crashed into the Ramada Inn near the Indianapolis Airport, causing the deaths of several people. •Donald J. Haines was charged with attempted murder when he tried to infect three people with the AIDS virus by biting them. This is believed to be the first case where someone has tried to kill another person by giving them AIDS. •Darlwin Carlisle of Gary was locked in an attic in the middle of winter for what authorities believe to be more than a few days. As a result, her lower legs became frost bitten and were amputated, and charges of child abuse were brought against her mother. •Izler Solomon, Indianapolis Symphonic Orchestra director from 1956-1975, died in his son’s home on Sunday, Dec. 6, 1987. •Ryan White, an AIDS victim, was warmly accepted into Hamilton Heights High School in Arcadia. In '86 White was banned from attending Western High School because of the AIDS virus. •Mayor Robert Stewart beat his opponent Max Andress in the race for mayor. Andress was defeated by nearly 1,000 votes. The Republican party took control of the City Council elections also by winning four council seats. Barbara Stewart, Pete King, and Ron Rcinking discuss election results with Mayor Bob Stewart.