Looking Back – Feb. 4

Kate Slabosky talks with her seventh grade science class on Jan. 31, 2014, at Central Middle School. The class was one of the pre-advance placement classes offered at Central, designed to prepare students for high school AP courses.

From The Republic archives

2014

Columbus East High School boys basketball raised its record to 10-2 overall and 3-1 in the Hoosier Hills Conference with a 72-50 win against visiting Seymour. East coach Brent Chitty said the team was doing everything they could to prepare for a wild and tremendously competitive sectional.

1999

Columbus North High School students visited Donner Center to help children ages 3 to 5 make Valentine’s Day card holders and heart wreathes during Kiddie Corner-Heart Land. The children participating in the class also gave and received cards.

1974

A celebration was held in Hope for resident Martin Everroad, who won his battle with cancer. Despite the many congratulations sent his way, Everroad stated “I’m just the same as I was before, only more thankful now.”