Third-graders at the First Presbyterian Church daycare school watch spellbound as a drummer from Columbus East High School demonstrates different sounds drums can make on Feb. 20, 1974. Ora Pemberton, East band director, visited the school with several students and instruments to introduce the children to music.
2014
A break in the weather after two months of cold, snow-filled days let many Columbus residents bask in the sunshine and enjoy outdoor activities. Many area children enjoyed being able to play outside at recess or visit Mill Race Park.
1999
Six girls earned the top spots among 1999’s 700 Bartholomew County graduating seniors. Valedictorians for the Class of 1999 were Sarah Siegmann, Molly Holtkamp and Meghan Bramlett. Salutatorians were Melissa Alfierei, Dawn Boggs and Erin McIntyre.
1974
The annual Heart Fund show, a clothing donation fundraiser, took place in the Southside Junior High School auditorium. Models took to the stage to show off apparel from various Columbus clothing stores, and all money and clothing collected was donated to the Heart Fund.
