Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

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PERSONIFICATION - King-sized Malcolm Hunter, as Lord Atlas, reigns over all at Mardi Gras, includ- ing his Lady-elect Debbie Chamness. DUTCH WINDMILL - Pam Morguson and Paulette Camden watch the spinning blades as Dave Caudle tries his luck at their booth, constructed by Judy Clark ' s Y-Teen group. iVorld ' sports Atlds Richmond High School attempted to catch the spirit of New Or- leans by moving the Y-Teen Mardi Gras to the springtime. Traditionally held in the fall, the spring 1974 Mardi Gras was an ex- periment in appealing to student in- terest. Hoping to increase at- tendance by scheduling the event at a less busy time of the year, RHS ' ers found that tradition still holds true with most and attend- ance was sparse. Lord and Lady Atlas, Malcolm Hunter and Debbie Chamness reigned over Round the World in Eighty Days as 26 booths each represented a different country they chose to sponsor. Games and prizes for each booth were to orginate or relate to each particular country represented. 26 Mardi Gras

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ON THE COUGAR ' S BACK - Susan Stegen begins her reign as queen of Autumn Breeze with pride. John Trammell and John Newland assist Susan as she takes a tour of her Kingdom. SOUTHERN COMFORT - Junior Class Council. with representatives Susan Jellison, Cindy Buller- dick, and Mary Tassaro. shows hope that the Deuils will sow the defeated cats. Homecoming 25

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STOP THE PUCK - Brian Johnston plays goalie (with tennies replacing ice skates) while trying to earn funds lor Hockey Club, ROOM TO MOVE - Fans ot Mardi Gras have plenty of space to try their luck at their favorite booths while traveling Round the World In Eighty Days. ONE IS ENOUGH - Dave Coleman does away witti a long-standing theory that it takes two to tango as he shows off a prize from a Mardi Gras booth.