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

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Jod Efccnbreno Judy Bausater Relaxing along the sidelines, Pat Taylor, senior, reflects back to an offensive play during a regular season game. Taylor, who played receiver, later went on in the season to be named to All-State. As Mrs. Savage describes her troubled life, the sanatorium guests listen attentively. The Curious Savage was the Performing Arts Department's first production of the year. Giving a puzzling look from the bleachers, Greg Huff, junior, watches the action of the junior varsity game along with Sean Cuttrell, junior. Huff and Cuttrell, along with the other members of the varsity team spent the time before their games watching the junior varsity play. 1 t % V % u n 1 —

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Gathering in a huddle, varsity basketball players psych each other up before the start of a game. The young team proved through its determination to have a promising future. Enjoying their lunch break before returning to class, students get together with friends to satisfy their hunger and talk about how their day has gone so far. Eating in the cafeteria was an option to going out for those who were cither broke or didn't have a way out Angie Oorbcu 41 Opening

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Along with work comes fun Wobbling with a load of books, students filed into school with thoughts of strenuous work from chemistry to algebra, and from English to home ec. But coming to school was not all work either. Junior Shannon Armstrong said, Lunch is a break from the early morning stress. It gives you time to relax and have fun. Speaking of fun, few could forget the zany Christmas convo. A contest was held between grades 9- 12. Each class nominated one boy and one girl to lead the grades in song and general enthusiasm. The seniors came out winners from a close contest. A convo for educational purposes also took place. In late January, Dr. San Rhine, Educator on the Subject of Human Genetics and prevention of birth defects, made a three hour presentation. But after Christmas ended, everyday concerns once again took over. Science classes enjoyed working in the lab. Curious scientists experimented with poisonous chemicals and animals. U.S. History classes played quiz bowl while studying a chapter over the Civil War. This helped relax the atmosphere and prepare for tests. Special concerns crossed students' minds no matter what the grade. Seniors struggled to beat deadlines for college applications. The career resource center became a busy hangout for undecided upper classmen. Juniors decided when they should take the SAT. They also encounter the task of writing a research paper. Sophomores and freshmen learned to adjust to new routines while planning classes and having fun. Sharing daily experiences each year was the job of friends. Whether getting caught by Mrs. Little for passing notes in English or having Mr. Nay threaten to flunk the class for the semester, friends were always present to laugh and cry with. by Susie Stickles Since I've attendee East, I have learned to be more forward and I am not as shy. Freshman Aimee Eckerote East gives its students a chance to be independent. The style of the school helps the kids get prepared for college. Sophomore Kim Sutton Angie Oorbctt The final touches of construction in the commons were almost completed as carpet-layers unroll the green carpet that would form the e . The carpet was a gift from the 1987 senior class. Students could once again sit comfortably in the commons as the carpet was laid after more than a year without having any. 6lStudenl Life Typical Days