Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

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Academic Excellence students were honored at a banquet on May 14, 1988 for achieving a 3.5 or better G.P.A. throughout their high school career. Students invited an influential teacher, and each was asked to write a quote about the other. A few of these quotes are featured below. JULIE BUCKLAND to PATRICIA SHUCK Mr . Shuck has the incredible ability to make the dreaded subject of physics fun. Never before have I been in a class where I got to play with magnets, see bridges bend, and shoot monkeys!” PETER SILVER from ED JOHNS Playful and Engaging with Talent and Enthusiasm Resounding; no Superlative can convey the Initiative and Light-heartedness of this Vocal but Engaging and Remarkable student.” ELIZABETH AHAUS to NED WYSONG Mr. Wysong is a wonderful advisor and even better teacher. He’s probably the only teacher I would spend four years trudging up three flights of stairs to see.” MICHAEL DEGRAW from LANNY WALLEM Michael Degraw is the epitome of the student. He is always prepared; a leader of discussion; work handed in on time; almost perfect on exams; enjoyable to know and have in class. He is one of the best students I’ve ever had in 26 years of teaching. KRISTI COLLIER to JERALD MOORE Mr. Moore has been a real inspiration to me. Not only in the French classroom but throughout school. His sense of humor makes class fun, and he makes one really want to learn. Most importantly, Mr. Moore taught me 'Not to wallow in my ignorance.’ ’’ MICHAEL VAUGHN from RALPH BURKHARDT In my 38 years of teaching I have been blessed with outstanding musicians. However, words are so inadequate when you have a person like Michael Vaughn. Michael stands out far above the best. It’s such a pleasure to be associated with someone who has so much talent and ability, yet who is as modest and sincere as Michael. Michael is the student who makes teachers’ dreams come true.” MATTHEW VAUGHN from TIM LOVE I predicted great things for Matt when I First met him as a fourth grader. He has been a once-in-a-lifetime student. Every music teacher should have the opportunity to work with someone as talented and unassuming as Matt Vaughn. Someone once told me there arc special rewards that go along with teaching. Having the opportunity to teach a student of Matt’s calibre and to watch his progress is that reward.” TERESA NICHOLSON to ELLA BUSICK Mrs. Busick stands out in my mind as being the teacher who pushed me the most, made me put in extra effort. And because of her, I continued pushing myself and trying to get everything I could out of my education. JENNIFER PERKINS to SANDRA HILLMAN Mrs. Hillman has been like a second mom to me. She has greatly influenced me throughout my high school years. She helped me to become more self-confident, to realize my potential, and she always encouraged me to pursue my goals. I am honored to have had the opportunity to get to know this tody amazing lady. I am very happy to be able to share this time with her.” LAURA POWELL from LINDA KELLER Laura Powell has the quality that sets her apart from most students — an eagerness to learn. She is the student who asks thoughtful questions in literature classes; she is the student who rewrites papers to improve style; she is the student who takes on the added responsibility of editing the yearbook. On top of all that, she is charming and beautiful — a great combination! TRENT THOMPSON to JAMES SOVERN Mr. Sovem has been my greatest influence because he proved to me early that it’s possible to learn and have fun in school and that attitude I’ve always kept with me. The one thing I’ve figured out about Mr. Sovem is how such an intelligent man could be a Purdue fan.” JOYCE FITZGERALD to BURT LUNDQUIST Mr. Lundquist teaches with an unusual combination of infinite patience and obnoxious wit. With help from this truly unique, outstanding teacher, the difficult task of learning chemistry becomes an enlightening glimpse at the workings of the universe.” JULIA COOK from SHIRLEY HESTER I have had Julie for two years as an advisee and have really enjoyed working with her. Her goal is to be an optometrist, a very demanding and highly competitive career choice. I’m sure that with her academic excellence and her determination, she will be a success at whatever she does.” JANIS PENDLEY from WILLIAM PENDLEY Teachers look for students that are intelligent and hard working. Parents want a child who is successful, happy, and fun to be around. I am very lucky to have a daughter that has all of those qualities. JOHN ULMER from JUDITH CRAIG Parents are frequently guilty of saying to their children, ’why can’t you be like so-and-so?’ John is that so-and-so. He is the consummate student with the fortunate blend of intelligence, wit, and character. He is one of those rare people to whom I can say, 7®hn, 1 count it a privilege to know you.’ ” DAVID CRUMBAUGH to ROBERT WILSON Mr. Wilson always challenged you to think, whether you wanted to or not. He made the boring books, ones he might not have liked, interesting. I also know he is very supportive to anyone who needs it. I thank him for it.” TONYA FELLER to ROBERT FELLER It may seem odd that I chose you as my most influential teacher since it was very obvious that calculus was not my strong suit, but, although I am grateful to the many fine teachers I have had throughout my schooling, none can compare with the education I’ve received from you. You have given me knowledge that will last a lifetime and will apply to any field I choose to explore. For this I thank you. You are a wonderful father and teacher. I will love you always.” MISSY BENDER from JANA COOPER When Missy was in my third-grade class, she asked me what I would like for Christmas. I jokingly told her that I needed a new car. That Christmas she gave me a little matchbox car in a planter with a note enclosed to 'watch it grow.’ Well, the car didn't grow, but Missy did, and over the last nine years I have watched her grow into the lovely young woman she is today. I’m extremely proud to be able to say that I was her teacher. KATE GRAVES from NELDA VANSICKLE Kate is a student with all the attributes that the word implies. Not content with just mastering the material, she brought to her studies a deep sense of commitment to analyzing and evaluating what she read. It was a privilege to have had her in class.” RHONDA WEBB to DAVID AMOS Mr. Amos is a wonderful teacher. He has a unique teaching style; he treats his students like ’persons.’ Mr. Amos cares about his students and shares a lot of himself with them. I can still remember my eighth grade science class; he talked until everybody understood. Then we would gather around his desk to listen to his humorous stories and numerous jokes. I loved Mr. Amos because he made us learn and he made us laugh.” KOTA KAKUTANI to REX GODFREY Like all outstanding teachers, Mr. Godfrey has a flair for sticking the ladle into the stew and stirring it up. He is an educational dynamo powered by intense enthusiasm and lots of coffee. I like Mr. Godfrey because he is an indefatigable champion of science and humanity. He is also a very nice guy.” JENNIFER REECE to KATHARINE EYER Kathy Eyer, a woman who listened to a child and found wisdom in her words. Wisdom enough anyway to encourage her to go to college; to better herself and her position in life. This encouragement didn’t stop when the child became a woman, but continued through cards and letters always with a knowing, 'If you want it, you can achieve it,’ and tonight she has.” ANTHONY NEFF to MARY-ANNE THOMPSON Of the teachers I’ve had, Mrs. Thompson is the one teacher who really made me have to stand on my own feet and think for myself. The way she seems to enjoy her teaching and the way students liked her makes me think a lot about being an English teacher myself, and I want to be just like you, Mrs. Thompson. CRAIG LOWER from GORDON PIPES Craig is an excellent athlete, a top student academically and thoroughly enjoys life. Consequently,, he brightens the world a little, wherever he is, like Antoine de Saint — Exupery’s little prince. MICHAEL BERGERON to TONY MICHAEL Although I only had Mr. Michael for a teacher once, he has had a great influence on me. Mr. Michael has always been the teacher administrator who was here to help me with extra-curricular activities or even little things such as a schedule change. By being able to put up with me for four years, he has proven to me that he is a guy that really cares. MARTIN RALSTON to ED REECE As my advisor, Mr. Reece has done a lot to encourage me to do better by giving me significant, yet realistic goals. But over all of this he had been one of my best friends. I would like to thank him for all that he has gone these past four years.”

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 (V Richmond High School was notorious for winners. Whether it was in athletics or academics, RHS had a wide variety of winners in 1987-88. Those featured on this page were just a few of the honors Richmond High School students received. However, there were others who received awards such as Peer Helpers, Student Congress, and numerous other seniors at the Honors and Awards assembly. Peer Helpers received a 20,000 grant from the Eli Lilly Corporation in Indianapolis. Student Congress was selected as one of the top student councils in the state. With Jennifer Perkins as president, Stu-Cong received its first honor council award. Many seniors received awards at the Honors and Awards assembly as departments chose top students and colleges and organizations awarded scholarships. Last but not least, all 461 graduating seniors were winners when they received the top honor: a RHS diploma. Woody Austin: 1988 Mr. Basketball Woody austin picked up the honor of Indiana’s Mr. Basketball for 1988. He was selected by Associated Press sportswriters across the state. Austin was also the state’s leading scorer with a 34.0 average. Austin will now take his basketball talents on to Purdue University. Peter Silver: 1988 Indiana Academic All-Star Peter Silver received many honors in 1987-88, but probably the highest honor was being selected as one of the top forty academic students in the state of Indiana. He was also named to the Indiana English Academic All-Star team. Silver will attend Harvard University next year. Three Devilettes: Winners at Camp Stephanie Rohrdan, Gina Giannitelli and Nancy Graf were given the opportunity to perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade when their team won the sweepstake award at Drill Team Camp. Gina Giannitelli flew to Honolulu, Hawaii for ten days over Christmas to perform in the 1987 Aloha Bowl. She received the honor after competing against 500 other girls for their title of Super Star. Matt Vaughn: McDonald’s All-American Band Matt Vaughn was selected to participate in the McDonald’s All-American High School Band. Over 40,000 musicians applied but only 102 were accepted. As a member of the band, Vaughn played for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and also The Tonight Show. 30 TOlHHVtA