Looking Back – December 27

Santa Claus (Thomas Rose Williams) made a surprise appearance at the spirit breakfast at Columbus East High School just before the start of Christmas break in 1995. From The Republic archives

2010

The Columbus North boys cross country team placed third in a field of 22 teams from around the country at the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Oregon.

1995

The Columbus North High School cheerleading squad conducted an all-day camp for nearly 130 cheerleaders from elementary and middle schools.

1970

Columbus Development Corp. members learned the design of the Sears Store, planned as the major portion of an enclosed shopping mall proposed in downtown Columbus, was almost ready to be unveiled.