Richmond High School - Echo Yearbook (Richmond, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1973 volume:

gzcluHMd Lftglv Qckocl pieswk Edfr, 1972 RxdutiOiul, lAiclugcuv i BELOW: Coach and team RIGHT: Delphine takes a break OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Mrs. Falter at work the Library BOTTOM: Bernie Bulski; Ray Landreth ChctAj ct o CLOCKWISE: Sherry and Moby; Kevin Wilson in the lead; Coreen Burkaki at her studies. OPPOSITE: Debbie Penwarden • mm 4 ' 'Dow’t tak n jtm’ ’ BELOW TOP LEFT: Seniors Judy Scheuer and Gary Teltow; TOP RIGHT: Mr. Rettke; BOTTOM LEFT: Rick Doviak; RIGHT: A serious student of drafting; OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Hamming it for the camera; RIGHT: Terri emotes while watching girls' basketball. 6 Classes, Sfxwts, dubs . . . BELOW: A football crowd; OPPOSITE PAGE, LEFT: Jan Engardio; TOP RIGHT: Mr. Eldred; BOTTOM RIGHT: Patty Stevens. 8 . . . HdU ls djuM htOMAtib AIxm - yowi dmohcJ thoughts to' think At R.H.S. it is not always easy to be alone, but if you really try . . . TOP LEFT: Becky says, Well, let me put it this way ... CENTER: Mr. Rettke on the deserted gridiron; RIGHT: Terri Boyle; BOTTOM LEFT: Marc Chapman seems surprised to be found alone. RIGHT: Mr. Beauleaux lost his class - now that's really being alone! 10 But being edone isn't always that easy (ok fun) And sometimes you just can't (or won't) find yourself alone. TOP LEFT: HI! TOP RIGHT: WOOO BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Irresistible, Mark Davidson, finds that being alone isn’t always that easy. BOTTOM RIGHT: Whether Roger Maes is alone or not he still finds keeping himself aloof easy. II TOP: Coaches versus donkeys ABOVE LEFT: Greg Maddelein and Debbie Penwaxden RIGHT: Ray Landreth and friends at break OPPOSITE PAGE; Mike Van Hevel, Mr. Rettke, Norm Bosnian V(y tjOu i (Haw tlung .. 12 A (hum to htfuty dktoufy senior yea BELOW LEFT: Tim Baker won honors for outstanding performance on the gridiron. BELOW RIGHT: 1973 Senior Honor Society - ROW ONE: Pam Adams, Lynn Bruner, Robert Enright, Dale Mason, Jeff Gahan; ROW TWO: Jill Sprader, Debbie Penwardem, Delphine Ren, Bob Dickenson, Mary Bertossi. ■ 14 QncMxoiio v becot s omv oxmMewfiMk (Hid (Hi OppOnAiXiuty CENTER LEFT: Linda Wichert was named Betty Crocker Homemaker of the year. BOTTOM LEFT: Debbie Penwarden won the DAR Citizen- ship Award. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jeff Gahan won honors and broke re- cords in basketball; Bob Enright was named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. Robert Enright Mary Bertossi Pam Adams Debbie Penwarden Jill Sprader Robert Dickinson Mark Yelencich Jeff Gahan Lynne Bruner Donna Milarski BELOW, TOP LEFT: A Devil in the outfield: TOP RIGHT: Sue Schmidt: BOTTOM LEFT: Bob Townsend; BOTTOM RIGHT: Bob Pfaff; OPPOSITE PAGE: Gary Adams. 197S Uiiiuai 16 Mrs. Marilyn Welser joins us this year for both semesters. She enjoys teaching English as well as basic writing. Mr. Bruce Smith teaches an array of subjects from forensics to mass communications. He also survives numerous plays put on by R.H.S drama students. English teaches effective communication Mr. Thomas Addis has been teaching at R.H.S. for four years. He finds that being freshman ad- visor is a most rewarding activity. 20 Mr. Beauleaux expresses himself with his snappy appearance and a cool calm approach to various situations that arise in the class- room. Language teachers offer varied curriculum 21 2 times 2 is 4 times 4 is 16... ABOVE: Eager to explain and help students is Mr. Randy Lockey. With us two years he has al- ready developed minds and bodies to top ability. He is also wrestling coach. LEFT: Mr. Douglas Olson, a serious man who knows his time tables, teaches easy means to tough problems in math. A bright man arrived at our school” is Mr. Cal- caterra. He has a lot of patience with his math students. Develop your skills is their motto UPPER LEFT and LEFT: Mr. Bissonette is an asset to R.H.S. He really knows his business bookkeeping, typing, and general business. ABOVE: Ready, Set, Go!” begins daily drills in Mrs. Mathiak's classes of dedicated students. 23 Mr. Wayne Eldred teaches government and U.S. History. He also takes the big risk of being a drivers ed. teacher. His school year is filled as the J.V. football coach and varsity baseball coach. History broadens horizons Ms. Barbara Eldred is new to R.H.S. this year. She teaches psychology, sociology, and govern- ment. She has gotten herself mixed up at both ends of the age spectrum as the freshman cheer- leading advisor and senior class advisor. 24 Mr. Carl Phillips expresses his individuality in teach- ing through discipline as teacher of Michigan history, geography, and English. He hobbles up to take his position as coach of the J.V. basketball team and the tennis team. Social sciences teach understanding J Mr. Pat Wightman, who is widely known for his red socks, teaches U.S. and world history. The students in these classes have learned from Mr. Wightman that you don't take no jive! His twins keep him busy but in his spare time he coaches varsity basketball and helps with varsity football. 25 ABOVE: Mrs. Sandra Berra expresses her creativity and inspires her students in art. TOP RIGHT: Pam Brooks looks over the accomplishments of the art students in the fall art exhibit. ABOVE and LEFT: Behind the beard is Mr. Glen Goodrich, teaching accurate and useful mechan- ical drawing. 26 LEFT: Mrs. Linda Szopo, home economics in- structor in the high and middle schools, and Miss Denise Novak, girls' gym instructor, are caught in a pensive moment at a school assembly. BELOW: Mr. Dave Lantz is boys' gym instructor and varsity football coach at Richmond. BOTTOM: Setting up the gym for practice. Teachers inspire varied ialenis I Instrumental music requires teamwork In his first year at Richmond Mr. Donald Carroll has sparked enthu- siasm for the band and its activi- ties, from September through June BELOW: The band marches for homecoming. 28 Choirs Mr. Lester Mahla has led the boy’s choir, girl’s choir and concert choir to an impressive list of ac- complishments and honors in area competitions in past years. Scenes above are from the fall pop’s concert, where the choirs depicted the history of modern music. combine for f honors and concerts 29 Science provokes thoughtful exploration TOP LEFT: Mr. Bob Hager, in his second year at Richmond, offers his students of biology insights into science. TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Juliana Texley teaches ecology, advanced biology and basic bi- ology, as well as being advisor to Echo and to the junior class. RIGHT: Mrs. Virginia Wood teaches chem- istry, qual-quant, physics and algebra in 106. She is senior advisor. 30 Mr. Dean Jackstrom instructs Junior and Senior Mrs. Linda Szopa is home economics teacher in high school high students in shop skills. and middle school. 31 The office provides discipline, direction ABOVE: Mrs. Mildred Bartholemew, school social worker RIGHT: Discipline is often administered in the person of Mr. Don Rettke, assist- ant principal. 32 ■ Counselors and administrators help smooth out the rough spots in the school year Counselors Mr. Robert Winkler and Mrs. Jane Quennville are always available for help when scheduling, per- sonal or career problems arise. 33 Office staff at the White House RIGHT: Marie Bamfield BELOW LEFT: Linda Riggs BELOW CENTER: Marcia Armstrong BELOW RIGHT: Mrs. Rumenapp BOTTOM LEFT: Pat Kallom BOTTOM RIGHT: Sue Krause Smiling faces in ihe office aways help! TOP LEFT: Diane Stilwell TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Liz Hildebrand CENTER LEFT: Mrs. Liz Hilde- brand and Mrs. Cook CENTER RIGHT: Mrs. Ellen Liebzeit BOTTOM LEFT: Valerie Heck BOTTOM RIGHT: Julie Ernst 35 + 38 R. Kerin D. Kolasinski M. L. Kulman J. Kulman M. L. Kulman C. Laich R. Landreth L. Lesinski R. Lesneski N. McDonald M. Mackley D. MacMartin R. Maddelein R. Maes M. Markie K. Marshall NOT PICTURED: R. Krause B. LaValley W. Lynch R. Martin J. Melton J. Merecki D. Miskus K. Murphy N. Nichols R. Mills P. Morgan R. Newell C. Okalski K. Okalski J. Patrick R. Potrykus J. Prior Juniors create first place Homecoming float B. Puls M. Raska C. Reed T. Rickert L. Riedel R. Riedel G. Riedel R. Romzek J. Rumenapp S. Schmitz R. Shariak M. Shaun C. Shinska J. Smith J. Stemmier K. Stewart LEFT: Juniors make efficient library aides. NOT PICTURED: P. Scheuer, B. Schroeder, L. Schweiger, J. Shannon. 39 RIGHT: Rendezvous at the lockers American History challenges class of '74 ROW ONE: M. Essenburg, J. Falk, B. Fender, S. Fleschig, F. Forseilles ROW TWO: B. Foster, S. Fox, M. Fraley, M. Fraley, G. Frank NOT PICTURED: T. Szymanski R. Thompson T. Thome M. VanHevel T. Weber D. Weinert F. Wyrembelski D. Stillwell D. Strzelecki M. Sulkowski G. Tardiff J. Thorne B. Townsend R. Townsend L. Troppman D. Vogt M. Wansedel D. Ward B. Weber P. Wilbur B. Zryd 41 M. Abraham B. Anshaw T. Arnold G. Bachman D. Baczewski L. Bartell G. Bertossi R. Bertossi P. Biland H. Black D. Bradke D. Brandei D. Brinker P. Brooks J. Burdon C. Burkacki B. Burkhardt C. Busch B. Casey S. Chase 42 NOT PICTURED: B. Anderson, T. Bailer, K. Baumgarten, C. Bosma, R. Bruner, R. Chamberlain, M. Clarke NOT PICTURED: L. Cosgrove S. Cosgrove L. Czarnecki S. Delisi W. Doane B. Dubay M. Dunbar D. Diane C. Eberwein J. Ernst LEFT; Janice Engardio in the library + ' it (W. ft D. Collins S. Collins S. Czenkus B. Dalrick S. Davidson L. Delpomo H. DePlae L. Dubay D. Dunklee J. Edlund J. Engardio A. Esper 43 W. Gates F. Germain B. Goeschell P. Grewe M. Grubb S. Hay D. Hebei D. Hebei J. Hebei V. Heck R. Hemby D. Houston S. Ireland L. Isabell D. Jacob G. Jagodaa D. Johnson C. Jovanovich J. Kammer J. Kerin 44 LEFT: Sophomore fans cheer at Homecoming. Moving right along . . . with Sophomore Spirit G. Adams M. Adams C. Almstadt P. Arft J. Arnold B. Bailer J. Bastian P. Bauer R. Bednarz R. Bertossi M. Black T. Boyle J. Brant J. Brant L. Campbell N. Card M. Chapman S. Chase A. Collins D. Collins J. Corrigan C. Couch M. Dickinson D. Dossin NOT PICTURED: T. Brown, M. Bush, T. Cosgrove, R. Cuthbertson, M. Donnolly R. Doviak C. Dreim S. Dupree C. Durkee D. Dusett M. C. Ernst D. Esper B. Essenburg D. Fink E. Fistler J. Fraley M. Frammolino ABOVE: John Corrigan and Kathy Scheuer in biology. RIGHT: Patty Stevens warms up between cheers. R. Garlick B. Gates P. Giangrande D. Glaneman C. Gibson P. Gravlin A. Grewe T. Grondzik T. Gutowski J. Gutt M. Gutt T. Hanson 46 NOT PICTURED: G. Dryer, H. Eschenburg, D. Fistler, L. Fuerstenau, E. Gloss, S. Hager J. Hebei T. Higgins P. Hill B. Holmes B. Howard K. Ireland D. Jagoda N. Jaska L. Kaatz P. Kaatz D. Kabat K. Kain P. Krzemecki V. Kuechenmeister J. Kulman K. Kulman K. Landon D. Lang R. Lang L. La Porte G. Lash ley T. Lesneski M. Mackley C. Manchik C. Manchik C. Mantay G. Martin D. Martindale D. Mason L. Masterson M. Mathewson D. Meininger R. Meininger L. Meyers M. Milarski D. Moran 48 NOT PICTURED: M. Laeder, S. Land. J. Larson, B. Maddelein, K. Markie, K. Mason, R. McCray K. Morgan P. Mott K. Murphy B. Naeyaert D. Neaton B. Orzel J. Ottenbacher S. Ottenbacher J. Paehlig D. Pearl C. Penrod M. Penwarden ABOVE: Brian strikes a pensive pose. BELOW; Julie Edlund and Marianne Dickenson lead the band. ABOVE; Joyce Fraley is distracted. S. Penwarden M. Pinskey R. Ptach T. Quick C. Raska S. Reed N. Riggs T. Rivard NOT PICTURED: B. Palenkas, J. Parinello, T. Pearl, J. Pfaff 49 P. Roose J. Saylor S. Schmidt H. Schroeder M. Schroeder B. Schultz C. Shreve B. Shue D. Silk R. Simons D. Smalley S. Smith RIGHT: Tom Bailer must be complimenting Brian Essenburg. FAR RIGHT: Look where you're going, Sue!” ABOVE: Dale Mason in the library. P. Stevens J. Strzelecki R. Sutton K. Swantek FAR RIGHT; Jim Saylor and Hank Schroeder O 45 Ml' S. Spana C. Sprader E. Stager C. Stemmier NOT PICTURED: R. Scheuer, K. Schweiger, F. Shuboy, R. Spicer, C. Storm, S. Thorne 50 R. Vining J. Wagoner L. Wakehan ABOVE: Joyce Fraley flashes a smile. BELOW: Fans reach for the football. BELOW; The jolly napkin giant. NOT PICTURED: P. Twite, G. Waltz, C. Ward, M. Winkel, D. Wood, D. Zurakowski G. Ward W. Warren E. Waterloo P. Wichert B. Wolf P. Wright G. Wroblewski R. Yelencich BELOW: School isn't that funny BELOW RIGHT: Jan Arnold marches on. 51 Freshman face important transitions RIGHT: Tom Seib and Rich Okalski puzzle over IIS biology. M. Baars R. Baczewski M. Baker T. Barnes J. Bastian S. Bastian P. Bauman B. Bennett P. Berney P. Berney T. Bertossi R. Blake 52 NOT PICTURED: P. Austin, L. Averitt, M. Bachman, J. Bastian F. Bosman N. Breiholz C. Brickel G. Burke F. Burkhardt J. Busemann M. Capozzo R. Casey C. Chamberlain B. Chartrand T. Chase E. Collard W. Conner J. Czamecki R. Delong V. Deplae D. Desero R. Devroy R. Dickson D. Dossin M. Dreim J. Dubay C. Dunbar J. Durand 53 NOT PICTURED: M. Bryant, J. Durden, D. Carroll, D. Donnelly, S. Durkee C. Dusett J. Ellis D. Endelmann A. Farmer W. Fealko T. Fistler K. Fogarty D. Foster D. Franz S. Fritchie K. Fretsch A. Froelich D. Gingrich A. Gutt D. Hamilton M. Hamilton A. Haslem K. Hebei T. Herman J. Hilleware G. Isabell A. Isler R. Jackson A. Jaska 54 NOT PICTURED: P. Engardio, J. Higgins, J. Higgins, L. Higgins D. Jesse T. Job T. John J. Johnson M. Kaatz R. Kaatz J. Kerin J. Klauka C. Kloefler D. Koleda B. Kulman N. Kulman A. Kuzmenko R. Landreth S. LaValley G. Letter BELOW: Algebra I in Mrs. Wood's room. NOT PICTURED: C. Kerin, L. Kuzdal, K. Large, P. Large, B. MacDonald, T. Manchik, M. Marineau, M. Monroe, M. Moore, D. Mugg, D. Neaton, J. Palenkoo, B. Roy, K. Schmidt S. Lemke L. Lesinski R. Lesneski R. Like P. Mackley D. Mardis K. Marshall S. Mathewson T. McDowell C. Merecki D. Micoff D. Millbrand T. Miskus R. Mousseau T. Murphy C. Newport T. O'Conner M. Okalski R. Okalski M. Orcutt T. Parke D. Pearl M. Pearl J. Pease G. Perry M. Plagens S. Pierzynski J. Pietrykowski S. Prior D. Rabine N. Riedel T. Rivard T. Rix S. Robinson S. Ryall D. Scheible B. Scheuer J. Schroeder P. Schweiger M. Schwinne 56 NOT PICTURED: B. Winkel, B. Wolfe. H. Yeggie. M. Zurakowski LEFT: Not all the freshmen are serious about their math. T. Seib K. Shannon S. Shariak V. Shaune M. Shillingburg P. Soley D. Sprader B. Start J. Steiner J. Stoops T. Sulkowski P. Sulkowski J. Tardiff C. Taylor L. Tomlinson R. Troup C. Weber D. Weeks J. Wilfong C. Witt D. Wright R. Yelenich K. Durkee NOT PICTURED: B. Szyska, A. Talerico, R. Thompson. R. Vining, D. Warren, R. Wilson 57 Footballers win Brown Jug again 60 Fall at Richmond begins with a huddle and a snap . . . and a successful 1972 football season was highlighted by Home- coming and the Brown Jug victory over traditional rival Armada. ABOVE: Hmm . . . looks like we’ll have to amputate' RIGHT: Jeff Gahan seems to be thinking, Help. LEFT: Intent on the game Devils huddle. BELOW: Tim Baker is the ball carrier. Coach Lantz leads gridders to goal line. LEFT: Now remember, the football is shaped like a . . . BELOW LEFT: By the light ... BELOW RIGHT: A new Paris fashion. 61 Pat Fryer, John Novak, Tim Baker, Dave Miscus, Roger Maes, Coach Pat Wightman; ROW TWO: Jim Kerin, Larry Meininger, Larry Schweiger, Dave Smith, Mark Essen- burg, Mike Fraley, Ray Reidel; ROW THREE: Tom Bailer, Jeff Gahan, Roy Schweiger, John Burden, Craig Boyle, John Jagoda; TOP ROW: Phil Fergusen, Bob Dickenson, Rich Pierzinski, Ron Newell, Bob Lesneski and Ray Landreth. 1972 Record Richmond 34 St. Clair 28 20 Capac 0 42 Brown C. 0 49 Memphis 6 24 Armeda 14 12 Dryden 14 7 New Haven 12 20 Almont 0 20 Yale 6 LEFT: Senior Devils for 1973 63 J. V. Gridders go undefeated to take 8.T.A. Championship second time in three years 1973 Junior Varsity Gridders, pictured on the opposite page, CENTER - BACK ROW: George Lashley, Dean Mason, Chris Chamberlain, Ken Morgan, Bob Ptach, Bill Schultz, Ted Lesneski; ROW TWO: Weldon Fealko, Ron Blake, Don Jesse, Pat Haslem, Grant Dryer, Ron Kammer; ROW THREE: Dan Zurakowski, Chuck Penrod, John Brant, Jack Hebei, Mike Donnelly, Mike Baker, Brian Weber; FRONT ROW; Mr. Beauleaux, Mark Chapman, Mark Mackley, Mr. Eldred. NOT PICTURED: Larry Masterson, who set a record with 109 tackles this season. 64 J. V. 's show promise for future varsity victories 1972 Record 18 St. Clair 8 24 Almont 0 42 Capac 0 36 Memphis 0 16 Brown C. 0 28 Dryden 18 14 Armada 8 54 New Haven 0 232 34 65 Freshmen study gridiron tactics Preparing for future success Coach Tom Addis led the freshmen in developing basic gridiron skills, individuality, and sportsman- ship. The teams progress belied its 1-4 record, which was brightened only briefly with a 14-8 victory over Almont. The team consisted of - ROW ONE: Coach Addis, A1 McCleary, Brian Scheible, Mike Moore, Bob Kaatz, Bill Start, Avery Farmer. ROW TWO: Pat Schweiger, Chuck Taylor, Chris Weber, John Kerin, A1 Gutt, Bob Corey, and Bob Bennett. 66 Fans and dedicated coaches Enthusiasts from all over town Football sparks unparalleled spirit in Richmond every fall This was the type of team that ma- tured as a unit during the season. They enjoyed the game of football and should prove to be valuable additions to next year's varsity team. . . . Wayne Eldred J.V. Coach 67 Girls' Basketball f sparks enthusiasm’ , Varsity RIGHT, 1972 Senior Varsity Girls' Basketball Team - BACK ROW: Gretchen Krause, Paula Biland, Linda Kaatz, Sherry Chase, Terry Boyle, Coach Miss De- nise Novak; FRONT ROW: Barb Fender, Bernadette Bulski, Cindy Manchik, Judy Falk. NOT PICTURED: Wendy Lynch. 68 Junior Varsity TOP RIGHT, 1972 Girls' J.V. Basketball Team - BACK ROW: Coach Miss Denise Novak, Julie Edlund, Linda Lesinski, Meri Lee Kulman, Peggy Kaatz, Brenda Gates, Ann Iseler; FRONT ROW: Kris Marshall, Kathy Fogarty, Chris Manchik, MariLou Schroeder, Marlynn Hamilton: NOT PICTURED: Valerie DePlae. 69 RIGHT: Jim Patrick sets up a play with Dennis Fritchie BELOW: Ron Newell and Steve Hay at warm-up; Dennis Fritchie waits for action; Jim Samolej and Jeff Gahan clown at practice. Wightman and Varsity Basketball Squad provide exciting winter sports action 1973 Varsity Basketball Squad FRONT ROW: Mike Fraley, Paul Grewe, Mark Essenburg, Jeff Gahan, Phil Ferguson, Steve Hay ROW TWO: Ron Newell, Greg Maddelein, Pay Landreth, Bob Dickenson, Dennis Fritchie, Jim Patrick, Jim Samolej, Coach Wightman. Jim Samolej dribbles toward the basket and two points. Varsity ... on the move ABOVE: Dennis Fritchie scores two. RIGHT: Top scorer Jeff Gahan breaks his own re- cord with two more points. 41 irr. ' - rj] Wit?.. ABOVE LEFT: Scramble for the ball. ABOVE RIGHT: Ray Landreth jumps. LEFT: Two more points at the Anchor Bay game. 73 J. V. Cagers Court success Coach Phillips and team provide exciting basket- ball JV Basketball Squad BELOW; Coach Phillips, Eric Gloss, Dennis Jagoda, Bob Ptach, Bill Schultz, Dan Neaten, Steve Van Arsdale, Dean Mason FRONT ROW; Andrew Grewe, Brian Essenburg, Marc Chap- man, Chuck Penrod, Tom Rivard, Mark Mackley LEFT: Mark Mackley waits for the ball. Bob Ptach and Steve Van Arsdale take time out. BELOW; Brian Essenburg has the ball but Marc Chapman wants time out. ■ 75 LEFT: Tim Baker works for a takedown BELOW; Moby waits for the decision 76 Combined team J.V.’s: J. Brant, E. Stager, J. Bastian, D. Mugg, Coach Lockey, B. Start, S. Pierzynski, R. Troup VARSITY, FRONT ROW: R. Mousseau, W. Gates, M. Penwarden, M. Baker, D. Mason, A. Harms BACK ROW: S. Smith, C. Gibson, T. Baker, R. Pierzynski, D. Stager, M. Van Hevel, Ed Pfaff not pictured. Chuck Gibson readies for the start. Richmond takes top wrestling honors Third straight year Richmond wrestlers anxiously await their turn. D. Stager. T. Baker, R. Pierzynski, D. Smith, D. Mason NOT PICTURED: Ed Pfaff Team Seniors Wrestlers bring home honors Under the direction of Coach Mr. Randy Lockey (LOWER RIGHT) Richmond matmen competed with honor this season. BELOW; Ed Pfaff and Mike Van Hevel compete in the Richmond Invitational Tournament. Senior Varsity Wrestlers Michael Baker Tim Baker Joe Bastian Ken Bastian John Brant Charles Gibson Alvin Harms Dale Mason Rob Mousseau Mark Penwarden Edgar Pfaff Richard Pierzynski David Smith Dennis Stager Mike Van Hevel 78 Richmond squads attract fans and points Pins and points win honors for Richmond's wrest- lers. BELOW: Dave Smith wrestles while Ed Pfaff ac- cepts victory congratulations. Junior Varsity Wrestlers Steve Czenkus Mark Dimick Walter Gates David Mugg Steven Pierzynski Ronald Romzek William Start Robert Troup Brian Anshaw Emory Stager Dan Vogt Junior Varsity Maria Okalski Sally Bastian Kim Hebei Terry Fistler Marge Capozzo Linda Tomlinson Ann Haslem Freshmen Carolyn Raska Joyce Fraley Patty Stevens Sue Chase Mary Fraley Mary Jo Raska TOP LEFT AND RIGHT: J.V. cheerleaders in action. TOP RIGHT AND BELOW: Freshmen practiced hard for perfect performances. The 1972-73 Freshman basketball squad, coacned by Mr. Dave Lantz, included: Thom Barnes, James Burden, Robert Casey, Chris Chamberlain, John Czarnecki, David Dossin, Robert Kaatz, Don Jesse, John Kerin, Dan Koleda, Ron Lesneski, Allan McCleary, Mike Moore, Brian Scheible, Patrick Schweiger, Dave Foster. 82 Freshmen build basketball skills, provide exciting competition LEFT: John Kerin, Ron Lesneski, Brian Scheible, and Bob Kaatz wait for their turn. BELOW; Tom Barnes shoots, J. J. Pease, Chris Chamberlain and A1 McLeary take practice shots; Ron Lesneski catches his breath. 83 BELOW: Returning track stars pose early in the spring; Dan Hebei, Dennis Ernst, Ron Kammer, Jim Kammer, Brian Weber BELOW: Returning tennis lettermen and Coach Phillips, Steve Flechsig, Jim Prior, Jim Patrick, Kirk Klauka, Doug Flechsig. 84 Baseball, tennis and track breeze into town with spring 1973 Returning Baseball Lettermen Jim Kerin, Mark Essenburg, Scott Davidson, Gary Teltow, Tim Baker, Jeff Gahan NOT PICTURED: Bob Dubay, Rick Bertossi, Mark Davidson, Jim Samolej Coaches prove good sporfs TOP: Mr. Beauleaux tries to climb on his donkey with Alumnus Dave Koleta's help LEFT: That's cheating, Mr. Wight man! RIGHT: Mr. Lockey seems to have met his match, as Mr. Wightman rides toward the basket 1 am: Varsity Club replays donkey bas- ketball LEFT: V for victory ABOVE: Carl Babel and Mr. Rettke look for the ball. 88 Activities Juniors, Jeanne and Devils The Sophomores tell ’em Buzz off!' ' s? m Rrosh Burn ’em!’ Seniors post an optimistic game score. Below, Kevin Wilson Almost as traditional as the floats, the queen and the gridiron at Homecoming time was the uncomfortably cold rain which threatened to dampen the festivities. But the weather couldn't dampen spirits and a victory over Memphis made Queen Jeanne Raska’s reign a memorable one. score Homecoming memories LEFT: The cheerleaders are an important part of the parade. BELOW LEFT: The juniors constructed the winning float which declared, Devils take no jive . . . from a Memphis bee hive. BELOW RIGHT: Tim Baker is the ball carrier in the gridiron action. 91 Memories . of a red and yellow crepe paper gym . . . of a swing with flowers ... of the music - the dancing, memo- ries of days gone by. TOP: Escorted by their fa- thers, Linda Lesinski (9), Sue Schmidt (10) and Doris Jones (11). CENTER: 1971 Queen Sue Monohan crowns the 1972 win- ner, Miss Jeanne Raska. BELOW: The drummers play on, and on, and on. 92 TOP: The 1972 Homecoming Court reigns over the dance. CENTER: Underclass Repre- sentatives and their escorts with crown bearers Julie Ro- bertson and Tom Novak. BELOW; Debbie Penwarden escorted by Mark Davidson. BELOW CENTER: Julie Robert son and Tom Novak. BELOW RIGHT: Kim Gravlin enters on Jim Samolej's arm. Homecoming, '72 Drama for fall begins with Arsenic and Old Lace The R.1I.S. Drama department offered Arsenic and Old Lace as its first presentation of the 1972 1973 season. The traditionally suspense-filled play provided outlets for our resident acting talent, as well as for the volunteers who did make-up, publicity, stage management and costumes. CAST Abby Brewster------------------------------- Rev. Dr. Harper - --------------......------ Teddy Brewster-------------------........... Officer Brophy - - --------- Officer Klien - ---------------------- Martha Brewster----------------------....... Elaine Harper------------------------------- Mortimer Brewster---------------------- - Miss Gibbs - - — Jonathan Brewster - - ...... Dr. Einstein - ----------------------------- Officer O’Hara - - - - --- ----------------- Lieutenant Rooney------------------- ------ Mrs. Witherspoon----------------------------- Body of Mr. Hoskins - - --------------------- - Susie Penwarden - -----Bob Kerin - Ken Zurakowski ------ Bill Casey ------Craig Boyle Debbie Penwarden ■ - - - Kim Gravlin ■ - - - Matt Markie Shelly Ottenbacher ------Skip DePlae ----- gin start ------Bob Kerin ----Jim Samolej - Janice Engardio • - Mark Penwarden 94 Misses Penwarden play 'Gweef Little Old Ladies' as love conquers all Drama Club features one-act plays prepares for musical Dolly Drama club members prepared a one- act version of Taming of the Shrew for competition, featuring Craig Boyle as Baptista, Janis Engardio as Katherina, Shelly Ottenbacher as Bianca, Matt Markey as Petruchio, Joanne Wagoner as Grumella, Beth Orzele as Maria, Bob Meininger as Horlensio, and Bill Casey as Lucentio, The spring musical in the offing for 1973 was Hello, Dolly. 96 Ski Club weathers dreary season Ski Members are: ROW ONE: Donna Soley, Julie Ernst, Pam Gravlin, Steve Flechsig, Janis Engardio, Tina Richert, Dave Dunk lee. Craig Boyle, Bob Kerin, Becky LaValley, Cindy DeFrane ROW TWO: Pat Hill, Shelly Ottenbacher, Bill Casey, Patsy Krzemecki, Patty Winkel, Maria Diaz, Chuck Busch, Bob Montgomery, Cindy Laich, Coreen Burkacki, Tom Hanson, Mary Fraley, Julie Merecki ROW THREE: Cheryl Couch, Sue Ward, Ruth Jackson, Micki Bush, Becky Dubay, Barb Maddelein, Kari Marshall, Doug Fleshig, Rick Bruner, Jeff Brassard, Doug Fistler, Kim Gravlin, Kris Marshall, Janet Arnold 97 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Shelley LaValley, Sharon Ryall, Linda Lesinski and Alex Kuzmenko masterminded the frosh float and activities. Underclass officers spark a variety of activities SOPHOMORE OFFICERS: Cathy Driem, Sue Schmidt, Mark Chap- man and Cindy Manchik led their class in their second year. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Doris Jones, Bobbie Foster, Roger Maes, and Mary Jo Raska were responsi- ble for the prize-winning home- coming float and the prom prepar- ations. 98 Qtudent Con- gress focuses on stu- dent involve- ment LEFT: A representative of the POW-MIA move- ment presented a stirring assembly program on the plight of prisoners in Viet Nam. His pro- gram began a Student Congress move to sell POW bracelets. BELOW: Student Congress Officers Bev Bailer, Mark Yelenich, Kathy Scheuer, Dennis Ernst and Advisor Mrs. Jane Quenville. 99 The Voice ... THE VOICE BOX Jeanne Raska Bob Dubay Coreen Burckaki Doris Jones Becky Dubay Roy Schwieger Julie Edlund Greg Maddelien Bob Enright Janice Engardio Becky LaValley Winnie Doane Dan Wierert Dave Tardiff Brenda Townsend Geri Wroblewski The Voice, Richmond High's newspaper, has become, in recent years, the news of our times. Advised by Mr. Alan Beauleaux, the staff put out the paper about twice monthly this year. LEFT: Bob Enright and Doris Jones; BELOW; Greg Maddelien, Roy Schweiger, and Janice Engardio; BELOW RIGHT: Julie Edlund and Mr. Beauleaux. Keeps siudents ai R.H.9. informed Winnie Doane prepares a stencil for the Voice. Mr. Beauleaux directs the work of Co-editor Jeanne Raska, while Winnie seems to meditate. Richmond's band stars on the gridiron, in parades, and in concert. 1972-73 Richmond High School Band - ROW ONE: Janet Arnold, Carmen Stemmier, Jackie Paehlig, Rosemarie Scheuer, Monica Mackley, Pam Adams, Jill Sprader, Jean Thompson; ROW TWO: Marianne Dickenson, Barb Puls, Mindy Kaatz, Diane Martindale, Renee Madelien, Linda Wakeham, Ken Zurakowski; ROW THREE: Avery Farmer, Judy Scheuer, Sue Land, Doris Wright, Diane Jacob, Conrad New- port, David Gingrich; ROW FOUR: Karl Merrit, Jerry Kulman, Kregg Bellhorn, George Frank, Jody Melton, Weldon Fealko, Jim Strezleki; ROW FIVE: Sue Schmidt, Julie Edlund, Kevin Wilson, Correen Burckacki, Mr. Carrol. 102 103 Richmond choirs Richmond s four choirs filled an eventful school year with concerts, competition, practice and project. TOP: Richmond Boys' Choir in two numbers from the pops concert in November. The concert traced the history and development of music, and choir members dressed in costumes of each period. ABOVE: Choral sold Christmas trees to raise money for an April trip to Disney World in Florida. 104 provide varied musical repertoire FAR LEFT: Bob Pfaff and Jim Bastian LEFT: Concert Choir sings an old favorite BELOW LEFT: Choir members in costume trace the history of popular music BELOW: Mr. Mahla at practice RIGHT: Boys Choir FAR RIGHT: Concert Choir BELOW; Girls Choir Boys' and Girls' Chorus, Concert and Chorale 106 TOP LEFT: Madrigal practices for area-wide competition TOP RIGHT: Boys Choir practices 4th hour BOTTOM LEFT: Concert Choir does a warm-up exercise BOTTOM RIGHT: Concert Choir Each group practices for perfec- tion RIGHT: Smile, you're on Julie Edlund's candid camera. Julie was photographer and co-editor. BELOW: Mary Jo Raska's work helped the Echo take shape. BOTTOM LEFT: Senior Grace Esper contributed her accurate typing skills. BOTTOM RIGHT: Sherry Ireland played a major part in the ad campaign. NOT PICTURED: Sports editor Bob Dubay, Cindy Laich who did underclassmen, and Becky Dubay, lay- outs and underclassmen. 108 Echo staff chronicles school year The job of recording the events of the school year lasts from September through June. FAR LEFT: Advisor Mrs. Texley looks worried. LEFT: Editor Doris Jones saw that things ran smoothly. BELOW: Sue Schmidt, Joyce Fraley and Mary Carol Ernst were reliable staffers; Sandy Heimke did the senior and junior sections. Library and Audio-visual aids assist in research and curriculum. RIGHT: Ken Zurakowski and an able staff of A.V. aids assisted Mr. Olson in providing projector and sound equip- ment for classes and programs. BELOW: Mrs. Falter and Library Aids ROW ONE: Jean Gutt, Pat Hill, Martha Kimball, Karen Ireland, Rita Lang: ROW TWO: Mrs. Falter, Trica Grondzik, Carol Kulman, Denise Brandall. no The Drama Club at Richmond provides not only the actors but the crea- tivity behind the scenes for plays and musicals. ROW ONE: Craig Boyle, Shelley Ottenbacher, Karen Swantek, Cheryl Couch. Pam Gravlin, Bronwyn Shue, Barb Howard, Marcia Wansedel, Sharon Smith; ROW TWO: Pat Fryer, Terri Boyle, Darlene Schroeder, Pam Morgan, Kim Gravlin, Jackie Paehlig, Bill Casey, Ken Zurakowski; ROW THREE: Janice Engardio, Debbie Penwarden, Pattie Winkel, Cindy Defrane, Linda Bandlow, Michele Matich, Sue Penwarden, SkipDeplae; ROW FOUR: Matt Markie, Gretchen Krause, Bob Kerin, Bill Start, Jim Samolej, Glenn Wirgau, Renee Maddelein, Mr. Smith. Drama and Debate provide forums for individual talent Debaters this year discussed finance of the schools. ROW ONE: Shelley Ottenbacher, Janice Engardio, Donna Soley, Dan Brinker, Kathy Okalski, Barb Howard, Charlene Zurakowski; ROW TWO: Bill Casey, Julie Merecki, Jim Samolej, Delphine Ren, Mar vin Abraham, Dave Bradke, Mr. Smith, Terri Boyle. Ill Classes provide exciting activity LEFT: George Frank in typing with Mrs. Mathiak BELOW: Hank Schroeder incognito BOTTOM: An Ecology class assignment Daily routine . . . the major school activity 113 Richmond Graduating Class of 1973 RIGHT, SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Gretchen Krause, Richard Pierzynski, Jeanne Raska and Dale Mason. 116 PAM ADAMS AILEEN BADACZEWSKI DENISE BADERTSCHER DENNIS BADERTSCHER TIM BAKER LINDA BANDLOW LUELLA BARG KEN BASTIAN KREGG BELLHORN BENJY BERTOSSI MARY BERTOSSI DORIS BILAND LOUIS BLACK SUE BOSMA NORM BOSMAN Seniors show their talents, LEFT: Kim Gravlin puts on her makeup. RIGHT: Ken Zurakowski in the band, with Mr. Carroll. CRAIG BOYLE CAROL BRANT JEFF BRASSARD RIGHT: Queen Jeanne Raska and her father; FAR RIGHT: Ken Zurakowski prepares for Arsenic and Old Lace with Darlene’s help; Grace Esper is biology assistant. PAT BREIHOLZ LYNNE BRUNER MASON BRYANT 118 LEFT: Senior football stars take their final bows at an assembly. BERiNADETTE BULSK1 GARY CHALICE CINDY CHAMBERLAIN LAMONT COSGROVE NILE COVERT PAM CUTHBERTSON DEBBIE DALRICK MARK DAVIDSON CINDY DE FRANE 119 120 ROXANN DE PLAE MARIA DIAZ ROBERT DICKINSON MARK DIMICK ROBERT DUBAY LORRAINE DUDEK DEBORA DUMKA JAMES DUSETT ROBERT ENRIGHT DENNIS ERNST WENDY ESCHENBURG GRACE ESPER PHIL FERGUSON FAR LEFT AND OPPOSITE: The Senior float for Homecoming, 72. DOUG FLECHSIG MARK FOX CINDY FRAYER STEVE FREEMAN DENNIS FRITCHIE 121 PAT FRYER JEFF GAHAN MIKE GARLICK KATHY GLOSS KIM GRAVLIN LEWIS GRIFFITH KEITH HAMILTON LINDA HARTWAY MARY HORD 122 NOT PICTURED: JOEL FUERSTENAU JOHN JAGODA DEBBIE JESSE DALE JOB MARTHA KIMBALL KIRK KLAUKA GRETCHEN KRAUSE MIKE KULMAN BEV LAEDER BETH LAND BELOW: Senior homecoming court and their escorts; RIGHT: Cheering at basketball. NOT PICTURED: RON KURKOWSKI 123 NANCY LANDRETH GINA LEACH ROBERTA LYNCH SHERRI MANCHIK GORDON MANTAY DALE MASON MICHELLE MATICH 124 ABOVE: Visiting in the art room. RIGHT: Dennis Ernst in the library. ABOVE: Bob Dubay shapes Echo sports pages. LARRY MEININGER KARL MERRITT DUANE MICHELSEN DONNA MILARSKI ROBERT MONTGOMERY JOHN NOVAK KATHY OKALSKI DEBBIE PENWARDEN EDGAR PFAFF NOT PICTURED: DEBORAH MILTON 125 rob err pfait RICHARD PIFRZYNSKI GARY PIKTRYKOWSKI Dale and Karl spend free time in the library. BOB PRIOR JEANNE RASKA SHARRON REACHKOF CLAYTON REED DELPHINE REN PHILIP RUTLEDGE JAMES SAMOLEJ CAROLYN SAYLOR JUDITH SCHEUER KATHLEEN SCHEUER CHRISTIE SCHMIDT GARY SCHMITZ DARLENE SCHROEDER ROY SCHWEIGER CYNTHIA SCHWINNE 127 MARTIN SEBASTIAN CINDY SHINSKA FAR RIGHT: In the library SUSAN SHUBOY PAM SMALLEY DAVID SMITH GEORGE SMITH DONNA SOLEY JOHN SPANA ROBIN SPENCER DANIEL SPRADER JILL SPRADER 128 DENNIS STAGER NANCY STEVENS JUDY STOOPS MARK SWANTEK DAVID TARDIFF GARY TELTOW FLORENCE THOMAS TED TOMLINSON PAUL WAGONER COLLEEN WEBB LINDA WICHERT LEFT: Dennis Fritchie 129 130 ABOVE: Grace admires the chemical Christmas Tree; TOP RIGHT: Mr. Eldred of government fame; RIGHT: Bob and John discuss government; BELOW; Senior cagers. PAM TROMBLEY SCOTT WILBER KEVIN WILSON PATTIE WINKEL GLENN WIRGAU STEVEN WOJTYCA MARK YELENICH ABOVE: Rich inspects a note; Scott met with a door; Merry Christmas from Santa Phil and friends. BELOW; Seniors lead the Devils in wrestling. CHARLENE ZURAKOWSKI KEN ZURAKOWSKI ___ 131 Seniors elect class characters in mock elections Jeanne Raska and Jeff Gahan were voted most all around seniors. Most polite seniors were Greg Maddelien and Debbie Penwarden. The dubious honor of class brewer” went Class actors are Debbie Penwarden and Pat Fryer, to Mark Davidson. 132 Is teachers' pet always late?” For the answer to these and other questions . . . ask a senior! ABOVE: Jim Samolej was voted class skipper (with Cindy Chamberlain) always late with Michele Matich ... but the Echo Staff regrets that he was skipping the afternoon group photos were taken. 134 ABOVE RIGHT: Colleen Webb and Mike Garlick display the talent which won them the honor of nicest smile.” Why is Bern Bulski so frightening? She misses fellow class funny bunny” Gary ... or perhaps Dave? CENTER LEFT: Michele Matich is always late . . . she's running to catch up with fellow late-comer Jim Samolej. 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EBERWEIN, D.D.S. Richmond TREEND REALTY At the Town Clock Thanks . . The Echo Staff 149 Spring brings Senioritis to grads 150 Annual senior ceremonies produce another class of Richmond alumni TOP LEFT: Mark Davidson and Mark Dimick put a de- posit on gowns. TOP RIGHT; Jim Samolej is ready to leave. BOTTOM LEFT: Nancy Landreth waits to be measured for cap and gown. BOTTOM RIGHT: Treasurer Jeanne Raska collects deposits. 151 Underclassmen approach vacation Seniors approach their future ABOVE: Dennis Badetscher talks to the Navy Recruiter about his future. RIGHT: Linda Wichert, the chemist, is a future nurse. ! The year becomes an album crises, failures fade from view Individuality makes Richmond High unique 152 ABOVE: Dennis Fritchie and Bev Laeder have an excuse; Ken Zurakowski investigates the Marines.