Columbus High School - Cohiscan Yearbook (Columbus, GA)

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It Was The Best Of Times . lt was the best of times ... it was the worst of times ,. It was the best of times for Muscogee County Kids, for American Catholics and for celebrating our constitution's bicentennial. lt was the worst of times for Gary Hart, the Bakkers, Oliver North, Baby M's surragate mother, California forests and a teen pilot. lt was the best of times for kids in Muscogee County when a referendum was passed on September 22, the voter turnout for this vote was the largest in Muscogee County as the citizens voted overwhelmingly to provide 18 million dollars to air condition 33 elementary schools. We celebrated our constitutions 20th birthday on september 17, 1987. with this celebration, our ? 'N constitution became the world's most enduring governmental document. This symbol of freedom has survived through the many changes ot history of American society. While other nations have traded in their governmental system, America's constitution and democratic government remain the best of times. American Catholics and Protestants honored the Pope on his visit to the United States. It was the worst of times for Baby M, a surrogate . baby, as the natural mother and father battled in court f for custody of the child. The trial's controversy brought the question of surrogacy to the public - was it selling babies or providing a child for parents who desperately wanted a child. lt may prove to be the question of the 8O's. Colonel Oliver North - hero or villian. Through weeks of questioning by the Senate committee, many allegations were made but few determined. Was there a cover-up? Were there deals made? For Americans, there were T-shirts, Ollie dolls and other souvenirs as many chose to see this man as a hero as others saw him as the villian. 26 News

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Around The World Curious Columbus High students set off for faraway places to learn more about the cultures of different people each summer. Many students, including the CHS Spanish Club, went to Mexico. These stu- dents spent time enjoying the sun, surf and sand and visiting the ruins of the an- cient Mayan civilizations. The students visited the palatial villas of more recent rulers of Mexico, and found them as inter- esting as the historical landmarks. They learned much about the culture and were able to apply this to their Spanish course. Other CHS students visited France and England. They visited large cities, Paris and London - and small villages. ln Lon- don, they watched the traditional Chang- ing ofthe Guard and visited Westminister Abbey and The Tower of London. ln Paris, they went to 500 year old buildings and rode modern subways. They toured win- eries and quaint village homes. These stu- dents, like those who went to Mexico, brought many experiences back to school with them this year. f 0- 2 Student Life 1 xr Sophomore Karen Crooke boards the bus as she prepares for more sightseeing. Horace Senior poses in front of one of the elaborate fountain in front of one of the modern Mexican hotels. Mrs. Cash, the typical tourist, is loaded down with Mexican souvenirs.