Richmond High School - Echo Yearbook (Richmond, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1975 volume:

Friendship Treasured Memories Old friends cannot be created out of hand. Nothing can match the treasure of common memories, of trials endured together, of quarrels and reconciliations and generous emotions . . . We forget that there is no hope of joy except in human relations. Antoine DeSaint-Exupery 2 thrives on individuality In the beginning, We understand Neither the universe, Nor the world, Nor the people, Nor ourselves. Blindly, we reach out For friendship. 6 Friendship needs no symbol Or vow to make it whole; It’s just a sacred covenant That’s locked within the soul; It knows no creed or station. Or thought of gain or fame, For what it does is sacred, And is done in friendship’s name. — Emily R. Gray 7 Kindness in words creates confidence Kindness in thinking creates profoundness Kindness in giving creates friendship -Lao-Tse Activities HOMECOMING '74 STYLE RIGHT: Splendor reigns through wind and cold. Terri Boyle, Queen Geri Wroblewski, Cathy Driem. BELOW RIGHT: luniors Chuck Taylor and Dave Foster add final touches. BOTTOM LEFT: Freshman winning float skunks ’em. OPPOSITE: Queen Geri Photo by Sinl. Homecoming smiles reflect the joy and wonder of life Spirit Week, game parade, dance . . . Homecoming, ’74 This year, for the first time, the Spirit Week festivities included a snake dance and bonfire on Thursday evening. RIGHT BELOW: Kris Marshall and Mark Davidson lead the dancing couples at the Saturday evening dance. 12 Underclass Queens with their fathers, move onto the football field during halftime. UPPER LEFT: Junior Kathy Fogarty. UPPER RIGHT: Nancy Fuerstenau. LEFT: Darlene Almstadt escorted by her brother. ABOVE: Norman Ottenbacher, Kelly Bewersdorff. 13 Drama BELOW: Dan Zurakowski plays Demetrius to Kris Swantek's Helena in Midsummer Night's Dream. LEFT: Seiichi Hashimoto and Sue Penwarden Richmond High excels 14 Choir Choir creates beautiful music ... at concerts like the Fall Pops Concert. LEFT: Kris Swantek and friends sing Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head. LOWER LEFT: Terri Boyle sings she can do anything better than Jack Hobel, in the words of the popular song. BELOW: Choir goes to the Cabaret. in Fine Arts Sophomores go for broke with Class Rings Sophomores found that class rings had more style than ever (and higher prices than ever) as they invested in the ring that goes along with the new status of being a second year student. 16 Once again the girls took over the gridiron for fun and profit as the powderpuff games were staged at Richmond. TOP LEFT: Mr. Lockey acts as ref as he retrieves the ball. TOP RIGHT: Noreen Reidel, Sue Prior, Debbie Carroll, Bernadette Scheuer, Kathy Fogarty and Peggy Bauman plan junior strategy. LOWER LEFT: Kim Beversdorf and Nelly Card debate the frosh game plan. LOWER RIGHT: Bill Schultz and the '78 Mascot. 17 Nursing Skills Prepare Girls for Jobs ABOVE: Linda plays patient and gets a bed bath. RIGHT: Norma and Marie make a bed. Richmond students, along with others from Romeo, Armada and Anchor Bay, have the opportunity to participate in vocational classes like the Nurses Aide program pictured. TOP: In uniform, Pat Roose, Sandy Spana, Instructor Mrs. Rose, Maria Hayes and Norma Card nurse fellow student Linda Wakeham. 18 Cooperation Between Neighboring Schools Provides Richmond a Broader Curriculum LEFT: Patricia Roose practices nursing techniques. ABOVE: Norma assists Maria in a wheelchair. MECHTILD HAUSWALD Germany SEIICHI HASHIMOTO Japan ULYSSES ALCANTAR Mexico Exchange Students From Three Nations Broaden International Understanding 20 Seiichi showed a flare for showmanship. Mechtild and Ulysses most often found their challenges in the chemistry room, while Seiichi proved an eager Thespian. The Richmond guys were quick to offer friendship to their counterparts from Mexico and Japan. Posing with Mr. Rettke and Mr. Jakubiak, Richmond's three foreign exchange students display their warm and winning personalities. 21 Library and A.V. Aids Serve the School Co-Op Students Prepare for Future Jobs LEFT: Bob Winkler and student Dave Pearl in related instruction class (co-op). BELOW: Therese Gronzik and other co-op students; Mike Stragea is an A.V. assistant; Terri helps out as a library assistant. BELOW: Rick Okalski finds a film strip as A.V. assistant, while Sharon Durkee is an able library aide. 23 Practice Makes Perfect Mr. Charles Fisher directs Richmond's tuneful marching band and stage band. 24 Homecoming always gives the marching band a chance to shine. 25 Chorale Sparkles in State Competition 26 Ninety-Five Girls Combine Tunefully RIGHT: Terry Job, Ann Haslem, Marge Puls, Becky Holmes, and Sue Schmidt display the hours of practice that it takes to do a job well done. 27 Boys Choir Places Third in State 28 Concert Choir and Esembles Feature Varied Talent RIGHT: Every hard working group needs a rest, right Ron! s 29 Voice Provides Richmond News STANDING: Rick Doviak, Sharon Smith, Cheryl Couch, Jackie Mitchell, Noreen Riedel, Jean Gutt, Eugene Fistler. SEATED: Sandy McMann and Mr. Beauleaux. Honor Society Recognizes Excellence SEATED: Cindy Manchik, Sue Penwarden, Cathy Driem, Denise Meininger, Chris Manchik, and Geralyn Wroblewski. Student Congress Leads Study of Student Constitution This year Student Congress led the student body in a discussion of revisions in the student constitution, in addition to several community service projects and its traditional role of maintaining the canteen during football games. 32 Dramatic Arts Inspire Thespians Debaters develop argumentative skills. LEFT: Mr. Smith, Alex Kuzmenko, Dave Paul, and Pete Engardio. BELOW: Pete Engardio; Beth Orzel and Karen Swantek took honors in the annual one act play contest. BOTTOM: Forensics class features Sandy Hansen; Rob Silk and Dave Fagen. ABOVE: Cast of ’’Midsummer Nights Dream. 33 Sue trusts her hair to Diane Patty Stevens bright smile proves how enjoyable her work can be. Cosmetology Students Work for a Brighter Future Debbie Grimsley enjoys part of her future clean ups. 34 Junior students, J. Tardiff, K. Hebei, S. Shariak, and D. Sprader show off their work of art. Builders Take a Break One of Richmond's most valuable vocational education programs is building trades. Richmond students are joined by students from Armada, Romeo and Anchor Bay in the complete construction of two homes on Howard Street. ABOVE: Instructors Richard Diggs and Harold Kunkle. LEFT: The job was dry walling when the Echo photographer came to inspect. LEFT: Lynn Baumgartner, Nick Jaska, Dave Hamilton. 35 Mock Elections TROUBLEMAKERS: Donna Sterns and Jac Hebei BEST DRESSED: Pat Hill and Dean Mason MOST SHY: Bob Yelenich and Laurel Fuerstenau ALWAYS LATE: Sharon Smith. NOT PICTURED: Micki Bush and Bob Mieninger Jac Hebei CLASS CLOWNS: Cheryl Cough MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Chuck Killewald Sue Land 37 CLASS SKIPPERS: Bronwen Shue and Bob Meininger BIGGEST THREAT TO PEDESTRIANS: Eugene Fistler and Linda Wakeham NOT PICTURED: Mary Lou Winkle CLASS COUPLE: JoAnn Brant and Rick Doviak NICEST SMILES: Bob Garlick and Sue Schmidt NOT PICTURED: CLASS FLIRTS: John Brant and Cathy Dreim CHATTERBOX: John Brant and Pat Hill CLASS HEROES: Dennis Jagoda and Linda Kaatz MOST COURTEOUS: Bob Garlick and Susie Penwarden 39 We push forward individually To prepare for the time when The future becomes the past The dream becomes a reality A life imagined becomes a life lived. Underclassmen D. Gavin R. Gazley R. Gocachel B. Govicr J. Gray 42 R. Green A. Grondzik G. Grubb B. Hamilton V. Harrison D. Hayes J. Hayes B. Hebei 43 ROW ONE: P. Hebei, R. Hebei, E. Hohman, R. Houston, D. Johnston. ROW TWO: R. Jovanovich. D. Jovanovich, S. Kaatz, Lil Kabat, C. Kammer. ROW THREE: C. Kattleman, J. Kethe, K. Kethe. K. Kiel, M. Koss, ROW FOUR: T. Krul, K. Kulman, D. Lafore, M. Lafore. RIGHT: Debbie Lafore and Mary Schweiger. 44 ROW ONE: J. Land. D. Lashley, R. Livingston. ROW TWO: C. Mackley, J. Manchik, T. Marineau. ABOVE: Judy Corrigan is making up a test. ROW THREE: N. Marinello, J. Marsh. K. Martin. ROW FOUR: S. Martin, S. Martin, T. Martindale: ROW FIVE: R. Manis, K. Mugg, M. Muneio. 45 C. Noble T. Okalski B. Ottenbacher D. Ottenbacher M. Ottenbacher 46 T. Pacholke L. Patchel C. Patrick K. Pelt D. Pilkowski S. Pinskey F. Poppe L. Porret M. Pringle D. Ptach C. Raska M. Raska S. Rey C. Richter P. Riedel S. Riggs D. Roberts J. Roberts C. Robertson M. Romancheck D. Roose A. Rumenapp D. Rutkowski P. Ryan R. Ryan 47 L. Schigur P. Schlabach M. Schmidt K. Schmidt R. Schioudt C. Schultz M. Schwelger T. Serek M. Sexton J. Shaune 1. Shillingburg RIGHT and BELOW: Darlene Almstadt and Brian Hamilton at Homecoming. C. Shinska R. Silk S. Smalley L. Smith M. Soley K. Southwell C. Sparby M. Steams K. Stevens P. Sutton J. Taylor I. Teschler D. Ureel A. Van Hevel B. Warren L. Weeks D. Wingate D. Wright L. Zech L. Zmich D. Zurakowski K. Zurakowski NOT PICTURED: T. Weaver, J. Rivard, T. Ness, T. McMillan, J. McKibben. L. Kicinski. G. Johns, K. Fender, C. Devroy, A. Bertossi, G. Bauer, R. Alberty, C. Ahrens. 49 D. Almstadt RIGHT: Mike Dobruk R. Ardoin J. Ardoin P. Arft A. Arnold J. Avendt D. Baczewski F. Badeczewski M. Bailer D. Baker M. Bennett T. Blake L. Bornhardt T. Boyd D. Brassard B. Brickel R. Brzezinski 50 D. Bugaiski C. Burgess C. Campbell N. Card R. Carrier E. Cass M. Caughill D. Chalice J. Chamberlain D. Chauvin P. Colley K. Corbai J. Corrigan K. Crittenden M. Delisi J. Ditchell LEFT: R. Gallo and J. Hayes at break. Freshmen Begin With Spirit! 51 Sophomores’ Friendliness Grows as They Grow S. Anshaw W. Arnold T. Austin D. Baars V. Bachmen B. Badia D. Bailer K. Bartell P. Bauman G. Baumgartner K. Beach 52 RIGHT: Mary, who are you dreaming about? P. Bier D. Bertossi J. Be nan J. Beversdorf K. Beversdorf B. Bewak B. Bishop R. Bosma D. Breur D. Bryant D. Butirey R. Cain R. Caldwell J. Capozzo J. Cazel J. Chamberlain LEFT: The boys take a break from their active life at R.H.S. R. Couch N. Crittenden D. Davidson ABOVE: Kathy Bartell doing b. Defrane the job she loves most. C. Delisi C. Desero M. Desrosiers M. Domagalski D. Dreim M. Scheuer M. Dubay D. Dupree L. Dusett I. Engardio C. Evans S. Clark P. Cockerill T. Cockerill W. Conner K. Corbat K. Corby ABOVE: Tom Martindale checks to make sure the water's safe! s. Falk T. Fistler B. Fox 54 f E. Fraley J. Frantom T. Franz P. Fryer N. Fuerstenau B. Gates L. Gibson D. Ginrich B. Glaneman D. Grammer K. Grande T. Greenia P. Grimsley S. Hansen T. Harrison I. Hayes D. Herman W. Higgins D. Hugo RIGHT: Dan Bertossi enjoying a snack.” D. Hunger P. Isa be 11 M. Jakubiak R. Kaatz D. Kain J. Kennedy M. Kennedy C. Klama D. Klama J. Kleiner A. Kolasinski 55 LEFT: Sophomore girls and coaches pause for pictures after their powderpuff victories. M. Krause L. Kulman S. Kulman S. Kulman C. Kurkowski C. Laich S. Land L. Lang R. Lashley B. Leach M. Lemke D. Littke D. Lius T. Livingston C. MacDonald D. Maddelein J. Maedal J. Maedal D. Manchik G. Manchik M. Markie T. Martindale T. Manis A. McCleary G. McCleary 56 � r ✓ M. McCracken E. McCray T. McMillan S. McNinch M. Meininger P. Merecki A. Micoff C. Miller C. Miller D. Misiuk M. Morgan B. Mon B. Muneio P. Naeyaen B. Neaion T. Ness J. Novak T. Oke D. Osterland C. Pacholke A. Parinello T. Parke D. Penrod M. Peters G. Pierzynski I LEFT: Karen, Connie and Tammy taken by surprise. 57 F. Pietrykowski K. Placencia M. Poppe K. Porrett P. Prior M. Puls D. Rabine J. Rhein D. Roberts G. Rumenapp D. Ryall M. Saylor J. Schoenberg T. Schoenberg H. Schroeder 58 ABOVE: Hey Jenny, what's in the can that's so interesting? S. Schultz B. Schweiger L. Schweiger FAR LEFT: Kim Valead B. Schaune J. Shepherd K. Sherban C. Schinska R. Silk P. Singer S. Soldan L. Sprader D. Stanton R. Stan J. Steiner L. Stevens C. Sulkowski M. Sulkowski K. Swantek C. Swords S. Teltow 59 RIGHT: Mary Peters at change of class. V. Thomas J. Tousciuk B. Townsend S. Urech K. Valead B. Vining D. Vizzaccaro C. Wakeham J. Ward T. Ward T. Warren T. Weaver S. Wilfong M. Yelencich P. Zech RIGHT: Tina Fistler and Val DePlae at a basketball game. R. Bruner T. Carrier K. Wilson J. Wingate P. Yaklin 60 RIGHT: Sophomore class officers Kathy Bartell, Sue Falk, Marilyn Killewald and Hope Schroeder FAR RIGHT: Marj Puls NOT PICTURED: B. Dubay, L. Baumgartner. T. Collins, K. Daugherty. R. Devroy. J. Durand, R. Rabat, M. Killewald, L. McKibben, K. Naudtch. K. Peterson, B. Roy, P. Scott, M. Shillingburg, B. Spies. 61 Juniors Elect All-female Officers Sparking Enthusiasm and Spirit JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Sharon Ryall, Shelley LaValley, Ann Isler, Kathy Fogarty 62 D. Arnold S. Arnold P. Austin M. Barrs M. Bachman R. Baczewski M. Baker T. Barnes J. Bastian S. Bastian P. Bauman B. Bennett M. Bingham D. Bosman C. Brickel L. Bryan J. Burden F. Burkhardt M. Capozzo T. CaiTier R. Casey B. Chartrand T. Chase G. Chomiak E. Collard T. Culton J. Czamecki V. DePlae D. Desero M. Dickerson D. Dossin M. Dreim C. Dunbar K. Durkee S. Durkee C. Duse it D. Endelmann P. Engardio A. Farmer W. Fealko T. Fistler K. Fogarty D. Foster D. Franz S. Fritchie K. Fritsch D. Gingrich A. Gutt 63 D. Hamilton M. Hamilton A. Haslem M. Hayes K. Hebei T. Herman J. Higgins J. Hilleware G. Isabell A. Isler A. Jaksa K. Jennings D. Jesse T. Job J. Johnson JUNIOR HOMECOMING REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Fogarty 64 B. Kaatz M. Kaatz C. Kerin J. Kerin J. Klauka S. Kleiner C. Kloeffler B. Kulman N. Kulman L. Kuzdal A. Kuzmenko R. Landreth S. LaValley D. Leach G. Lefler C. Lemke L. Lesinski B. Like J. Litchfield B. MacDonald P. Mackley T. Manchik D. Mardis A. McCleary T. McDowell S. McMahan M. Moore R. Mousseau D. Mugg D. Neaton C. Newport T. O’Connor M. Okalski R. Okalski T. Parke 65 BELOW LEFT: Peggy Bauman ROW ONE: D. Pearl, M. Pearl. ROW TWO: P. Pelt, M. Pilette. ROW THREE: M. Plagens, S. Prior. ROW FOUR: T. Rivard. T. Rix. ROW FIVE: S. Ryall. B. Scheible. ROW SIX: B. Scheuer, C. Schmidt. ROW SEVEN: P. Schweiger, S. Shari ak. UZVJKi ABOVE RIGHT: Randy Landreth, always smiling! 66 RIGHT: Tim Herman smiles for the camera. I' BELOW: There's always a ham in the bunch, right Maria? 67 LEFT: Barb Kulman showing her talents in an class. BELOW: Here's an example of make-up done by Bob Like in drama class. 68 ROW ONE: V. Shaune, P. Soley. D. Sprader, B. Stan, J. Stoops. M. Suagea. ROW TWO: P. Sulkowski, T. Sulkowski, A. Talerico. J. Tardiff. C. Taylor. G. Thompson. LEFT: Mary Backman ai her locker. RIGHT: Steve Pierzynski, Rich Okalski, and Fred Burkhardt. 69 RIGHT: Gail Isabel ROW 1: L. Tomlinson, R. Troup, C. Weber. ROW 2: D. Weeks, J. Wilfong, B. Winkle. ROW 3: D. Wright, E. Wright, M. Zurakowski. NOT PICTURED: T. Bertossi, M. Black. R. Blake. J. Busemann. D. Carroll. C. Chamberlain, J. Diaz, J. Ellis. T. Grondzik, T. John, D. Koleda, K. Marshall, H. Martis. C. Merecki, D. Millbrand, T. Miskus, T. Murphy, D. Pearl. G. Perry, S. Pierzynski, J. Pietrykowski, N. Riedel. H. Schlabach, K. Schlabach, J. Schneider, C. Sierens, J. Spies, D. Thome, R. Vining. C. Witt, P. Yelencich. 70 ABOVE: Always filling your face, huh Thom? RIGHT: Linda Lesinski. LEFT: Tammy McDowell posing with her mum. RIGHT: Bob Kaatz and Sandy McMahan. 71 Got to get to the game. Got to cheer our team on Got to go, got to play, got to win Got to be able to say, Even if we lose, We went, we played, we tried. — Molly Muck 73 BELOW: Mr. Lantz: I'd like to make one thing perfectly clear . . RIGHT: Brian Leach makes a desperate effort. BOTTOM: Spectators love the Devils! , 74 Blue Devils spur football fever Defensive teams won't let 'em go! Here comes the ABOVE: Devils march on to the field through the Homecoming hoop. RIGHT: Number 26 is the ball carrier. BELOW: Mr. Lantz encourages hard work. r 1 t 76 Blue Machine! 1974 Blue Devils Varsity Football Squad .. , TOP: Assistam Coach Pat Wightman, Pat Schweiger. Dan Neaton. Dave Paul. George Lashley. Randy Undreth, Bill Schultz. George alz, Brian leach. Dean Mason. Dennis Jagoda. MikePoppe, Mark Chapman. Coach Dave Lantz. MIDDLE: Ron Kammet. Art McClea . Tom Rivard. Brian Essenburg. Don Jesse. Brian Badia. Dave Bailer. Tom Greenia. Jim Pietrykowski. A1 McClearly. Larry Masterson. BOTTOM. Jim Ellis. Mark Penwarden, Tom Barnes, Mike Moore. Avery Farmer, A1 Gutt. Chuck Pernod. Bill Start. Pat Haslem. Bnan Scheible. Ron Blake, Hank Schroeder. Mike Baker. 77 LEFT: Devils' faces reflect the intensity of their concentration as they rally before the game. ABOVE: Larry Masterson makes a tackle against Almont. LEFT: Brian Essenburg, Dennis Jagoda and Larry Masterson at the toss. 78 Coach Lantz Provides Incentive for Victory Dennis Jagoda is the ball carrier as (TOP LEFT) he barrels through the line, while (LEFT) he seems to have the gridiron to himself. ABOVE: Coaches Lantz, Whiteman, Eldred and Beauleaux watch intently from the sidelines. 79 BELOW: Richmond fights back on an 18 Pitch. LEFT: Birds' eye view of Richmond Blue Devils. BOTTOM: Maedal and Fealko trot off the field after their scrimmage. 80 1974 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL: BACK: Mr. Eldred, S. Schultz, J. Maedel, D. Davidson, D. Hugo, S. Aldis, F. Pietrykowski, R. Bauman, C. Schultz. MIDDLE: D. Littke, J. Gazal, D. Buttrey, D. Bruer, J. Ward, E. Fraley, J. Novak, M. Dobruk. FRONT: R. R. Lashley, P. Engardio, J. Alexander, H. Sheperd, R. Fryer, D. Penrod, D. Misiuk, R. Kaatz. ▼ 'r .. j am i TOP RIGHT: Don Penrod runs with the ball while Chuck Schultz watches. ABOVE: Richmond's defense holds their opponents. J.V.’s won a plaque for topping their division in 1974. 81 Freshman Football Team Has What It Takes . . . and More! TOP: Out of the huddle and onto the field, the Freshman Team does their thing. RIGHT: Waiting their turn to be put into the game. 82 ROW ONE: Coach Adlis, Dave Ptach, Ralph Ryan, Chuck Patrick, Mike Lafore, Virgil Baumgarten, Randy Houston, Steve Martin, Gary Neighbower, Bryan Hamilton, Rich Gallagher. ROW TWO: Fred Poppe, Steve Smalley, Kevin Schimdt, Craig Burgess, Mark Schimdt, Jeff Chamberlain, Dennis Wingate, Mike Raska, Dennis Chaurin, Jeff Kethe. ROW THREE: Dave Baker, Rich Ardoin, Tom Foster, Ralph Livingston, Mike Muncio, Brian Brickel, Mark Ellis, Dave Zurakowski, Chuck Noble, Kary Corbat. RIGHT: Rich Gallagher leads down the field for six more points. 83 Feminine Cagers Both Richmond girls' squads took second place in their divisions under the able coaching of Assistant Jo Ann Adams and Coach Merilee Conger (TOP RIGHT). The team (TOP LEFT) included Hope Schroeder, Val DePlae, Cindy Manchik, Chris Manchik, Ann Iseler, Sandy Kulman. BACK ROW: Coach Conger, Carolyn Raska, Marlynn Hamilton, Linda Lesinski, Linda Kaatz, Jenny Chamberlain, Sandy Hansen, and Assistant Coach Adams. Other photos include; CENTER: Varsity has a conference. LEFT: Ann Iseler in line for a shot. RIGHT: Hope Schroeder takes the ball. 84 LEFT: J.V. Squad. BACK ROW: Coach Merilee Conger, Shelley Kaatz, Mary Jo Bailer, Debbie Lashley, Val Harrison, Jodie Manchik, Lori Porrett, Karen Kulman, Assistant Coach Jo Ann Adams. FRONT ROW: Martha Ernst, Kathy Porrett, Kris Swantek, Maryann Dubay, Kim Placencis, Sue Falk, Jackie Schoenberg. BELOW LEFT: Sandy Kulman guards the ball for the varsity. BELOW RIGHT: Kris Swantek stops for a rest. Place Second 85 mm wmm Mr. Pat Whitman is Varsity Coach. Varsity Cagers Display Speed and Skill on Court BELOW: The crowd follows spellBound; Essenburg seems to be in flight. OPPOSITE: Dob Ptach. 87 TOP LEFT: Mark Mackley scrambles with Brown City for the ball. TOP RIGHT: Brian Essenburg shoots. RIGHT: Mackley races down the court with Jagoda close behind. 88 We’re Small but Mighty! 1975 VARSITY CAGERS: BACK ROW: James Burden. Brian Leach, Eric Gloss, Larry Brian, Bob Ptach, Dennis Jagoda. FRONT ROW: Andy Grewe, A1 McCleary, Brian Essenburg, Dave Dossin, Tom Barnes, Mark Mackley. BELOW: Sam Aldis watches a free throw. RIGHT: Rick Bauman dribbles across the court. BOTTOM: Dave Brueuer and Bill Neatonenter through the spirit hoop. 90 LEFT: Greg Manchic passes off. RIGHT: Dave Breuer takes a free throw. Junior Varsity Cagers on the Move 1975 J. V. BASKETBALL SQUAD: BACK ROW: Greg McCleary, Rick Bauman. Brent Townsend, Doug Hugo. Tom Oke. ROW TWO: Dave Breuer, Greg Manchik, An McCleary, Tom Greenia, Doug Maddelein. FRONT ROW: Sam Aldis, Dan Manchik, Ron Caldwell, and Bill Neaton. 91 Freshmen Shoot for Victory FROSH CAGERS: BACK ROW: Chuck Schultz. Chuck Patrick. Mike Dobruk, Steve Pinskey, Dave Ptach. FRONT ROW: Richard Gallagher, Jeff Kethe, Tom Foster, Ed Cass, Mike Muneio. 92 LEFT: Freshmen take a jump. BELOW: Mr. Lantz discusses defense with the team. BOTTOM LEFT: Chuck Schultz takes a free throw. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Lantz, Coach. 93 Track Challenges Spring Athletes 94 1974 Girls Capture 1st LEFT: Ann Iseler running. BELOW: Mr. Pete Mantei is scheduled to be 1975 girls' track coach. BELOW RIGHT: The 1974 League Champs: Barb Chartrand, Pam Cockerill, Claire Schinska, Shelley Scheuer, Pat Singer, Jenny Chamberlain, Cindy Pacholke, Mary Bachman, Donna Ryall, 1974 Coach Miss Denise Novak. BOTTOM ROW: Linda Kaatz, Mindy Kaatz and Ann Iseler. 95 Varsity and J.V. Cheerleaders JUNIOR VARSITY: Margie Puls, Beth Muneio, Kim Corbat, Debbie LaFore, Mary Schweiger, Katrina Mugg. 96 Show Their Spirit VARSITY Geri Wroblewski, Patti Stevens, Bernie Scheuer, Margaret Capozzo, Maria Hayes, Mindy Kaatz. 97 RIGHT: A Richmond Wrestler gets a defensive hold on his opponent. BELOW: The Wrestling team watches as one of its members competes in a match. TOP: Matt Pillette and Dave Paul take a breather during practice. BOTTOM: Richmond tries hard to get an advantage over Anchor Bay. Matmen Display Strength and Determination 99 COACH: Mr. Lockey BOTTOM ROW: Jim Land, Mike Raska, Jim Shepherd, Bill Mott, Joe Bastian. MIDDLE ROW: Seiichi Hashimoto, Mike Baker, Mark Penwarden, Mark Mickson, Dave Mugg. TOP ROW: Matt Pilette, Dave Gingrich, John Czamecki, Dave Paul, Chuck Gibson, Pat Schweiger, Tim Chase. TOP: John Czarnecki always has time to say Hello. BOTTOM: Mike Baker tries to take over his opponent. 101 BASEBALLS’ RETURNING LETTERMEN: Pat Schwiger, Dennis Jagoda, and Brian Essenburg. UPPER RIGHT: Don Jesse, Dan Neaton, Tom Barnes, and Mike Baker. Golf Coach Mr. Lantz. NOT PICTURED: Mr. McCarthy, J.V. Baseball Coach. 102 Richmond golf team coached by Mr. Lantz (opposite page) includes these returning lettermen: Ron Caldwell, Brent Townsend, Ken Morgan, Bob Troup. 103 TENNIS TEAM: Coach Carl Phillips, Bruce MacDonald, Eric Gloss, Mark Mackley, Mark Disksen. It’s been a long week in my mind. I’ve been straightening out my files on life, throwing out the old papers, and filing the new ones, and I feel better. The past is behind me, with joy to remember. The future is ahead of me, with joy to come, and the present is me, and joy is now for I am now. Seniors ABOVE LEFT: Mary Carol Ernst and Sue Schmidt. 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Jdt swipit wt das yeti bt Sthlwuv 119 In the beginning We understand, Neither the universe, Nor the world, Nor people, Nor ourselves, Blindly, we reach. 120 ABOVE: A1 Beauleaux, our own 20th Century Shakespeare, helps his students to understand the English language in literature. TOP RIGHT: Mr. Tom Addis, a very conservative person with a good sense of humor, finds a challenge in teaching English to eager freshmen. RIGHT: The talent of Mrs. Berra, our art teacher, is shown in the many accomplishments of her students. 122 Mi. Dean Backsuom teaches his students to develop their skill in shop classes. Lab, Studio and Shop Challenge R.H.S. Students 123 Practice Makes Perfect Mr. Glenn Goodrich (RIGHT) takes the time to teach accurate and useful mechanical drawing. ABOVE: Along with typing Mr. Everett Bissonette also teaches general business and bookkeeping. RIGHT: Without Mr. Wayne Eldred's vast knowledge of government and history (or his wild sense of humor) many seniors wouldn't make it. 124 Mrs. Dorothy Falter (LEFT) keeps the library running smoothly with her knowledge of books. Mr. Charles Fisher, Richmond’s band director, provides the students with a fantastic stage band as well as the well-trained marching band shown above as they lead the Homecoming parade. Books and Musical Scales 125 Science, Math and Gym w RIGHT: Mr. Randy Lockey, who teaches geography and algebra, finds it a cinch being wrestling coach and drivers’ ed teacher. BELOW: As gym teacher and football coach Mr. Dave Lantz keeps the boys in top physical condition. (But student Virgil Baumgarten, behind him, doesn’t look so enthusiastic.) RIGHT: Students learn about the varieties of life as biology teacher Mr. Bob Hager learns about student life. 126 LEFT: Mr. Mahla has directed Richmond choirs to scores of victories in state competitions in past years. BELOW LEFT: Mr. Pete Mantei, affectionately known as Uncle Pete, helps students to a clear understanding of math. BELOW RIGHT: Mrs. Lois Mathiak helps students learn typing techniques and shorthand skills, then guides them to employment through office co-op. 127 Each Richmond Teacher Mr. Dan McCarthy wins the award as Richmond's most camera shy” teacher this year (ABOVE). He was finally caught in one of his government or psychology classes. RIGHT: Miss Denise Novak works for physical fitness in gym classes. ABOVE: Mr. Doug Olson is serious about his math and computer science classes. 128 Provokes Our Creativity TOP: Through his geography and Michigan history classes Mr. Carl Phillips reaches many freshman boys and girls. LEFT: As counselor, Mrs. Jane Quenville always seems willing to help, not only in planning higher education but in student congress as well. ABOVE: Classes with a foreign flavor, Spanish and French, are taught by Mrs. Maryann Ramirez. 129 TOP RIGHT: Mrs. Margaret Rettke displays her skill at home economics, in her classes. She teaches clothing, consumer economics, and child development. BELOW: The cast of •’Midnights Summer Dream. BOTTOM RIGHT: Miss Dale Rankin who is a newcomer at R.H.S. believes students should be less inhibited and more eager to learn. She teaches English, creative imagination and human communication, but above all acts as director to productions put on by R.H.S. students. Drama Creates Actors Home Ec Creates Gourmets 130 TOP: Mr. Bruce Smith always seems to have a smile for his English classes. BELOW: Mrs. Linda Szopo, at home amid the kitchen equipment, prepares a Christmas decoration for her home economics classes. The high school shares Mrs. Szopo with her seventh graders who also study home economics. 131 TOP: Pat Austin (LEFT) operates the centrifuge, as part of his lab work in one of Mrs. Virginia Wood's stimulating chemistry and physics classes. Mrs. Wood (TOP RIGHT) also presents an occasional math class to the freshmen in an easy and understandable manner. Mrs. Marilyn Welser (BELOW) has a bright outlook on life, which she shares with her English and reading classes. 132 LEFT: Mr. Pat Whiteman and Mr. Dave Lantz stare intently as one of the football teams works for yardage. Mr. Whiteman teaches American and world history at Richmond. His wife (BELOW), Mrs. Kay Whiteman, is a frequent substitute and is advisor to Richmond's award-winning LEFT: Counselor Mr. Bob Winkler discusses a student with Mr. Rettke, our assistant principal. 133 Office Plus Administration Provide the Framework Within Which We Work Mr. Eugene Jakubiak, RIGHT, makes it a point to become involved in student life in his role as principal. BELOW: Mrs. Liz Hildebrand, attendance clerk: Mr. Don Rettke, assistant principal; and the Richmond Board of Education at 1974 commencement. 134 Organization Keeps Richmond High ’'on Course” TOP: Office Assistant, Cheryl Lemke. LEFT: Secretary, Ellen Liebzeit. LEFT CLOCKWISE: Custodian Marv Fistler; Office Assistant Terry Fistler; Office Assistant Chris Manchik, Substitute Attendance, Juanita Evans. 135 One of the best ways to keep friendship is to return it. 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Sini Photo 141 The artistic formal portrait of Queen Geralyn on p. 11 is an example of the excellent work done by Sini Photo. 142 Jenkins Heating Co. 67662 Main Richmond j.e. Chamberlain Co. Fine Cabinets and Furniture Millwork First Federal Savings of Detroit 69345 Main Street Richmond, Mich. Lenox Drugs Muttonville Toys - Gifts and School Supplies I.0.A. Stop Eat at the Dairy Queen Farm Market Schmidt Schwark 66875 Grati Home Fashion Accessories by Garnell Home Fashion Custom Drapery Famous Name and tor Items 143 Kroger Gierlc Shoes Jack Jill Children's Shop M Western Auto Associate Store Rasmussen Pharmacy Hasmussin Piaihacy The Country Inn Newell's Family Restaurant THOME , I «nm - 144 Farm Bureau Insurance Thomas Matthews 68259 S. Main Richmond, Mich. 727-3915 Richmond Automotive ilCHHOID M10MTIW 145 72011 Memphis HENSCH D V 0©C0n®K)® Lisa's Produce Mk+. 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Shepherd Auto LINCOLN MERCURY 147 LEFT: Linda Lesinski farmers daughter ladies apparel • junior sizes dresses • sportswear • shoes 69233 Main • Richmond Richmond Thrift Resale Shop Richmond Ready Mix 148 Echo Staff Advertising, Advising, Thinking and Doing Leads to a Great Echo Advisor: Mrs. Texley Editor: Geri Wroblewski Copy Editor: Mary Carol Ernst Business Manager: Linda Tomlinson Karen Durkee John Buseman Marilyn Killewald Maria Hayes Martha Ernst Ruth Ann Tomlinson Shelley Rousseau Anna Bertossi Kathy Parrett 149 Echo Provides 1975 Memories 150 Preserving Year in Pictures 151 Treasured Memories Ray Landreth Steve Hay Old friends cannot be created out of hand. Nothing can match the treasure of common memories, of tri- als endured together, of reconciliations and generous emo- tions . . . M.C.E. With this thought let our memories continue to grow with understand- ing. And it is with understanding that we dedicate the 1975 Echo to Ray Lan- dreth and Steve Hay. 152