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

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What if Prom wasnt » — i strictly an upperclassmen event. Seniors and Juniors Produce a Prom and Graduation are two of the most important and significant activities in the hfe of a senior. These events mark the end of a student ' s high school career, and the begin- ning of a whole new adult life. As a way of making a spectacular exit, the Class of 84 and the Class of 85 put a great deal of effort into making the 1984 Junior-Senior Prom a great success. Once again, the junior class raised money for Prom through the traditional magazine drive. The eleventh graders raised approx- imately SI, 500 from subscriptions, and also had money donated by the Board of Educa- tion. The majority of money was spent on the band and a quality location for the Prom. One of the biggest obstacles that the juniors had to deal with, was finding a place to have the dance. In years past, the actual Prom was held at the Richmond Heights Kiwanis Lodge, and after-prom was held at Manaikiki Country Club. This year however, Manaikiki was not reserved early enough for Richmond Hts. to have their Prom there. Fortunately, due to the quick acting of junior class presi- dent Mary Kay Virant and senior class presi- dent Mike Maclellan, the Richmond Heights Quality Inn was reserved as the site of the 1984 Junior-Senior Prom. The dance began promptly at 8:00 with the band Innocence playing many popular songs. The party center was decorated in pink and blue, and had many attractive decorations. The theme for Prom this year was Now and Forever by Air Supply. This song was played right after the 1983 Prom Queen Sharon Abramovich, crowned the new queen Kim Harding. Once Prom is over with, the next big event that Seniors look forward to is Graduation. Commencement took place this year on Sun- day, June 10, 1984. It began at 3:00 P.M. and took place in the Richmond Hts. High School Gymnasium. To begin the ceremony, the top three rank- ed students in the Class of 84, gave a speech on different topics. Senior Lesley Carr gave her Valedictory speech, while Ehzabeth Hee- ter spoke on reflections and Patricia Rimm gave the welcoming address. As in years past, the Class of 84 donated a class gift, which was presented by Class Presi- dent Mike Maclellan. The gift was a plaque which commemorated former teacher Irene Cook. Queen for the year — Newly crowned queen Kim Harding shows her shock after being elected the 1984 HR? prom queen. Kim was escorted by senior Kevin Smyth. Who ' s going to be queen? — Jackie Seamen with date Sam Grida, and Kelly Lafferry and her escort Mike Mac- lellan, watch on as Kim Harding is being named prom queen of 1984. A jammin ' trio — Seniors Ann Reiger, Rick Somich, and Marilyn Waspn take a break during the prom. Be- cause of the large amount of dancers on the floor, some people needed to sit out a few songs. 12 Prom Graduation

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All closed up and ready for winter, the city pool waits for yet anotfier summer. The pool is perenneal summer hot spot. •: i Julie Latina gives directions while decorating for Homecom- ing 84 ' . The junior and senior affairs displayed responsibility of the dance ' s activities. While attending a football game, Ann Carrick converses with some friends. Football games were considered a social function more than a sporting event. Cfi In my active senior year, I discovered a very important part to the scliool community. It ' s called Student Life. I ' m talking about dances, either at Homecoming or the Cosmopolitan. School plays and musicals, in the Spring and the Fall. Parties, lots of parties, school related or otherwise (mostly otherwise) and everything else we do with our friends and class- mates during the school year. It was interesting to see everyone doing their own thing outside the class- room. I was surprised how well everyone worked together. I guess you never can tell with the people around here. Some strange things always happen. And that ' s a fact! JJ Student Life

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Work Together to Fabulous Outcome A class act — Senior class president Mike MacLellan displays the plaque donated by the class of 84 . The plaque was given in honor of Irene Cook. We did it! — The class of 84 displays their excitement after the closing of the commencement ceremony. Throwing graduation hats is a old time tradition at Rich- mond Heights. Prom Graduation T-