Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

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Appearing in McGuire Hall to talk to students about today's problems. Phil Sharp campaigns for IOth district House seat. Cable Round Table hosts John Von Pein. I. EFT. and Carrol Rhodes. RIGHT, interview Sen Barry Goldwater and Rep. David W. Dennis. Hlcction 9

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Senator Barry Goldwater visits Richmond late in October to promote the re-election of 10th district congressman David W, Dennis. Campaign adds interest With a new awareness on political issues, RMS students had opportunities to meet with local, state, and governmental candidates to discuss relevant questions of the 70's RHS's school newspaper the Register emphasized the importance of voting, while students had the chance to listen to Phil Sharp. Democratic candidate for Representative from Indiana's tenth District. To state opposing views, the incumbant Congressman David W. Dennis spoke at RHS. Climaxing the fervorous election activities was the appearance of vice-presidential hopeful R. Sargent Shriver. He brought his election bandwagon to Richmond to further George McGovern's campaign for the White House. Advocating a Republican ticket on all governmental levels was Sen. Barry Goldwater, from Arizona. Sen. Goldwater met with adults and students to stress the need for a Republican Senate and Congress. 18 year olds had their first chance to cast a ballot and get a firsthand experience in governmental procedures. Vice-presidential hopeful R Sargent Shriver campains in Richmond in October. His was the only local appearance by a national candidate during the 1972 campain. 8 Election

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Do you go to dances? Why? “Yes. 1 enjoy them, especially the big dances. I like to get dressed up and take a girl I know is a lot of fun Greg Snarr. junior “Sometimes. I enjoyed the Battle of the Bands the most! I think there should be more things to which a group of girls could go. Robin Nerl, senior “No, 1 really don’t like to be cooped up in the gym with a lot of sweaty people. Kris Trimble, soph “ No, not usually. 1 can't dance very good, but when I go I usually go to listen to the music or visit with my friends. Janet Evans, soph “Yes, if there is a good band playing or if I know for a fact that a lot of my friends are going. Most of the time I babysit if there is a dance that I do not attend. Carla Brown, soph “No, because I have heard they are really boring and if you don’t like to dance, why go.” Julie Holliday, soph lOStudeni Life Should we have more or fewer assemblies? If more, what kind? If fewer, why? “We have enough now. Too many people take advantage of them to have more. There is too much lack of interest. Megan Tliiede. senior “More; on crime, accidents, being careful in driving. Jacqueline Weiss, soph “ Fewer because not very many people listen attentively to the assemblies we have now. David Hirashima, senior “ More. I think we should cut down on award and speech assemblies and have concerts. Dave Schofield, junior “ More! Pep assemblies! I think we have spirit but not enough!” Barb Wolfe, junior “ Fewer because they’re boring to me and not all the students go to them; they usually roam the halls.” Rocky Stikeleather, soph ” Fewer because a lot of them are boring. Roger Mayer, soph “ More as long as they don't always have to be pep assemblies. They turn out boring because people don’t want to yell. Kathy Merritt, soph ” Fewer because it takes up too much time. Gary Gifford, soph “ 1 think we have just enough. Debbie Boldrey, senior “ More. 1 think we should have people come and put on shows that are fun so you have a little change. I think we should have our pep assemblies but we also should have some that are fun and educational. Dennis Felty, soph ” More, they get the whole school together and I think that supports student spirit.” Mark Sinicropi, soph