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

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JimPrakcs During their free time the concert choir had a chance to tour Snowbird, a popular ski resort in Utah. Other places they viewed were Robert Redford's ranch, Sundance, and the historic Mormon Temple Square. While in Toronto band members took first in Field Show and Outstanding Guard and Low Brass; fourth overall in Symphonic, first overall in Orchestra, and third overall in Jazz. Some of the senior leadership, under the direction of Peter Foster, included Chris Erfmcicr, Betsy Fowler, Michelle Hudson, Sonya Laedbetter, Matt Howery, Camie Baming, Angie Harris, Trevor Famsley, Amy Smith, Jolinda Buchanan, Heidi Murray, and Casey Cordry. On a busy day of shopping in Toronto, Junior Kim Bowman stops to pay the monkey but he was more interested in the camera. Bowman participates in flags. Taking a break from their hectic schedules Juniors Tina Gray, Kim Bowman, and Senior Jolinda Buchanan enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Toronto's Hard Rock Cafe. Choir and BandlPerformances!?»

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r Band and Choir Travels, Competition enhance performance The lights flash and then dim, the theatre is encased in darkness and silence. The curtain opens, the orchestra takes their places, and the director is ready. A tap-tap is heard, then the instruments fill the theatre with the sounds of music. Two hours later the orchestra rises, as the concert has finished without a hitch. This ideal concert was a success but it was hard to comprehend how much work was put into it to successfully pull it off. Many hours of practicing, planning, and much dedication were required from every person involved. However, that hard work, dedication, and determination paid off for East band and choir members who earned trips to Canada and Utah respectively. The band department went to Canada from May 18 to May 22 to participate in the Festivals of Music, an international competition of bands from the United States and Canada. To be invited to the Festival, bands were judged by their past performing experiences and their contest winnings. After Spring Break the groups typically practiced two nights a week and on Saturdays. Raising the money to go took just as much time, but it was a little easier. I have sold so many candy bars that I have lost track, Junior Amy Sharpe said. Band members sold cheese and sausages, candy bars, pizzas, pound cakes, and washed cars to raise money. Each person got a commission for everything they had sold. This money was put into an account so they would earn enough money. For the choir the distinction was especially meaningful since this was a second excursion to Utah. In 1985 East's choir was invited to sing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir was so impressed with them that they told Director Mary Clark any time she wanted to bring another East choir to sing she could. This brought about the trip, in April, which included 34 choir members. Being able to go to Utah was a once in a life- time experience and I'm glad I was able to go. It took a lot of hard work, but it was worth it, Junior Curt Spurgeon said. While in Utah, choir members participated in the eighth National Choral Festival. The choir stayed and practiced at Brigham Young University. For most, the biggest thrill came from the rehearsal and performance with nearly 130 members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I was a little intimidated by the Choir, but I still sang my heart out. I think 1 was more in awe than anything else, Senior Jim Frakes said. The students worked mostly in class on their numbers, but when we got to Utah they had to work under three different directors. It was a little difficult on them, Clark said. After practicing with the Tabernacle Choir the three choirs had a concert of their own. Clark thought their efforts went very well. by Sherri Arthur yr Canada was the wildest experience I ever had but it was still educational. It took a lot of work, but we had fun. Freshman Kaprecia Pridgen I was a little intimidated by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, but I still sang my heart out. Senior Jim Frakes 28 Performances Choir and liand

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The Variety Show Free-wheelin' night of fun highlighted by rockers, nerds The line stretched into nothingness. Looking back all one could see was a steady stream of people- waiting. Then the moment came when the doors were unlocked and the crowd lurched forward, eager to get inside. The lights began to dim and the sold-out crowd went silent as the curtain opened and the first song played for the Variety Show '88- Catch the Wave! Frenzied laughter and scattered panic echoed from the performers who madly dashed to and fro, anxious for their big moment on stage. I wasn't really nervous. It was more a feeling of anxiety, Junior Greg Coy said. Nerves were shot, but still the show went on as Juniors Coy, Kirt Fiesbeck, Paul Bond, and Curtis Spaugh opened the show with their version of Play Guitar by John Cougar Mellencamp. Sitting on the edge of their seats and singing along, the roaring crowd anxiously awaited each up and coming act Admission into the show was $2.00 per person. Afterwards students danced in the school cafeteria to a variety of music. The comical side of the Variety Show brought bellowing laughter as Seniors Jolinda Buchanan, Richie Brown, Jason Correll, Doug Harrison, Randy Robertson, and Jason Moore enthused the crowd with a lip sync to the song Keep Your Hands Off My Nerd. They called their act Beauty and the Geek. Other acts included a dance done by Seniors Wendy Wagner and Julie Brown. Groups that were done live or lip sync included White Snake, Tiffany, and Guns and Roses. Seniors Andy Alka, Ted Sabinas, Clark Cummins, and Erik Branstad let the roaring crowd know that they were back- Back in Black, that is, as they entertained with the hit from AC DC. The crowd was awesome. I couldn't see it but I could sure hear it, Alka said. Acts began by auditioning in front of a few chosen judges. From all of the contestants, the judges chose 18 acts to entertain. The judges included sponsors John and Nancy Kessler, Nate Von Fange, Seniors Joyce Downey and Thuy Nguyen, who also served as the bunny for the show. The dance and the show together drew a crowd of about 820 students and raised $1,330.00 for student council. by Laura Ryan ,J1a r yf There are a lot of live acts that make the Variety Show exciting. The practices were fun and helped get the show in shape. Senior Ted Sabinas 1 think the Variety Show will be a great memory that will carry with me from East and from my senior year. I had a blast!” Senior Richie Brown 30 SntdtiU Lft Vmriety Show