Richmond Heights High School - Yearbook (Richmond Heights, OH)

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Mover. Stage guild President Paul Demming moves a prop backstage. Paul kept the guild in line. Meatball. Donny Zatyko shines a spotlight on the stage. This is Don ' s first year on the guild. Dr. Brownlee and Dr. Beale discuss the operations of their classes. No it ' s not a hospital. The two of them received their doctorates this past year, both in curriculum. The doctors are now demanding their own cafeterias, bathrooms and lounges. It is rumored that Beale no longer speaks to his non-doctor buddies. Beale states I ' m in a high- er echelon now. I can ' t mess around. The two teachers are two of the most experienced on the staff. They are also in charge of the school curriculum, of course. But, like the constantly expand- ing Pregnant Club, the Doc- tor Club ' s membership is on the rise, the doctors are ex- pecting a new member by next year. How does Dr. Noreika sound? J.Z. The Doctor Club Stage Guild 139

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Behind the scenes STAGE GUILD Useful club running the show How about joining a club with real purpose? A club that other people rely on? A club where you get to sweep up the floor? If these things turn you on, join Stage Guild. The Stage Guild ' s main function is to provide for the technical aspects of any production or program on the stage, or in school. These include building scenery, op- erating the lights, sound, and curtains. The Guild prepares the stage for athletic awards programs, assemblies, like the an- nual National Honor Society assembly, and any other stage event. Clean-up. Greg Crudele sweeps the stage. The stage guild was responsible for the cleaning up, as well as the set up, of the stage. And then there was . . . Chris Brodnick turns on some lights. Play lighting was a stage guild duty. Big Bird. Guy Brubaker lifts a table to the stage. The props for the fall play were being set up. Senior Paul Demming was this year ' s president. He has been a member for all four of his high school years. He com- mented, We insisted that we, as a group, be called the Stage Guild. Individ- ually, ' Stage member ' or ' Guild member ' is preferred. Not ' Crew member. ' sound system. They also prepared the sound system for the assemblies. Stage Guild is not all fun and games. They also were in charge of the cleaning up the stage area after the productions. This was a chore sometimes, but the Guild doesn ' t mind because it is their job. All the members of the stage guild have official guild shirts. The Guild helped in the preparations and productions of the spring musical, Bye Bye Birdie, and the fall play, A Thurber Carnival. Any of the special effects for the plays were provided by the Stage Guild. This included lighting, prop moving, and the Once again, John Hall was the advisor. He has supervised all activities as well as keeping the Guild in line. If backstage lighting, curtains, and sound interest you, join the Stage Guild. It is a perfect opportunity to get involved in these things. — M.H. 138 Stage Guild

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Decision Makers STUDENT COUNCIL Elected leaders voice students ' views Student Council is an organization de- signed to run student activities. They or- ganized activities from the student body ' s ideas. There were monthly meetings to gather the student ' s ideas. Several upcoming events were discussed along with school related problems being re- viewed. The Student Council consisted of three officers. They were: President Patty Carrick, Secretary Kathi Kelly, Treasurer John Rieger, and two representatives from each homeroom. Mr. Hall was the advisor. Student Council ' s accomplishments in- cluded a successful Homecoming, flower sales, assemblies and a student exchange. Ding Dong. Frankie Seme reads some interesting information during morning announcements. The Student Council handled all morning announcements. G Sharp F 7? The United States Air Force Band makes some last minute adjustments before their performances. The students felt that this year ' s per- formance was not quite as good as last year ' s, but it still got everyone out of class. True Love. David Molnar received two flowers on Valentine ' s Day. The Student Council has sold flowers for Valentine ' s Day for the last five years. Student Council President Patty Carrick said, The success of Homecoming was due to a ' good turnout of student help. ' Student Council also helped with the school levy. Many of the representatives passed out literature about the levy. A student council parent, Tony Kelly, orga- School. The four students came to Rich- mond Hts. for a day, and went to classes with Sharon Abramovich and Kathi Kelly. Two days later, Patty Carrick and Kathi Kelly went to Aurora High School for a day. Kathi Kelly was most impressed by the lunches. Kathi stated, They get ice The student council sold over 200 Valentines flowers. nized a parade for the levy and the student council had a car in the parade. This year the Student Council sent a one- hundred dollar gift certificate to the Plain Dealer Christmas fund for the needy. There was a student exchange this year with four students from Aurora High cream on their trays! Over all the classes were about the same size. Patty Carrick comments, The trip was worth it. We got to sec how other schools run and maybe we- can use some of their ideas to better our school. J.Z. 140 Student Council