Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

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Is RHS like you expected it to be? If not, in what way? “No, I expected to get lost all over the place, but after I found my classes it seems small. Edie Toney, soph “Yes, RIIS is like I expected. It is fun and you are always meeting new friends, but not only that, there are always activities to go to if you arc really interested. Kim Griffy, soph “No. Before I came to this school, everyday 1 would hear talk about what fun they had in school. The way they sound, something is always happening. I m here. Where is the fun?” Nancy Carpenter, soph “The first nine weeks I thought would be a lot harder. How ever, now it is beginning to be just as hard as I had hoped it w ould be David lleusel, soph “No. I thought 1 would have more (much more) friends because of the union of junior high schools, but it stayed about the same. People aren’t quite as nice. I’m happy with classes, though Julie Humphrey, soph “ It is not like 1 had expected in some ways. Most people are more friendly than I had anticipated. The classes are easier. Mary Miller, soph “Not really — I thought kids would have grown up since 9th grade, yet so many (guys in particular) are still quite childish in action and in words.” Rhonda Jo Rogers, soph “Yes, pretty much so. But the grading scale is higher than I was used to in junior high, maybe because of the courses I have signed up for. Eddv Rosenbaum, soph “ No, it seemed to be that it would be much harder in moving back and forth to classes and also in the work. Karen Schutte, soph “Everything you always wanted to know about RHS” is the ambitious goal taken up on this and the following pages of the 1973 Pierian. Many questions have been answered by the stalf in reporting on activities and organizations and people involved w ith RHS during the school year 1972-73. What students feel about school and activities is reported on this page and on division pages at the start of each section of the book. Every student answered three or four questions in English class in November. The best of these answers were selected for use here. Sometimes the answers reflect general opinions of many students, sometimes they are only a small sampling of total thought on the particular question. We hope we have answ ered most of your questions about the who, what, why, and how of Richmond High School in 1973. Introduction 5

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What was your first impression of RHS? What is it now? “At first it seemed like everyone got along well. Now as seniors everybody gets in their own groups. Debbie Dav idson, senior “At first I thought I would hate it like junior high. Now I really like it. Bruce Pennington, junior “At first I thought it would be fun to be in a large school. But now I don't think it’s large enough. Kay Pruett, junior “ I thought it was awfully big and I wanted very much to go back to Hibberd. I love it now! Denise Vecera, junior “ I was going to have fun; you gotta work.” Mark McKale, junior “ I thought RHS would really be fun and have a lot to offer, but it doesn’t have a great deal to choose as far as classes goes. We need more of a vocational school, there’s too much we have to take. This school’s OK, but it needs a lot of changes. Debby Collier, senior Do you like the new phase-elective English program? (This program was offered to all sophomores this year and will be extended to all grade levels next year. “Yes, because you don't have the same teacher and class all year. You also get to pick your choice of classes.” Cathy Lawler, soph “Yes, it gives the student a choice on what classes he would like and it also gives him a feeling of responsibility making his own decisions. English now is something to look forward to.” Mike DeMao, soph “ No, there are no goals to set. I find it very boring. I personally enjoyed the other academic and general classes much more. Soph girl What changes could be made to better RHS? “ Ik able to leave to eat and still have a 4th hour; not have certain classes required; not have attendance records — if a person wants to ditch, let him. lie’s the one who’s hurting.’ John Clevenger, junior “ Fewer rules, more trust between student and teacher. If there were a more relaxed atmosphere and more emphasis on relevant subjects, I would be satisfied. Zachary Patterson, junior “ Lessen the emphasis on athletics. It seems as if those participating in sports are the only ones ever recognized as being members of Rf IS. Those talented in the arts should receive equal recognition. Kathy Kriner, junior “ Better selection of food in the cafeteria, more counselors, less emphasis on the band, more science courses. Kevin Klose, junior “ I think the relationships between whites and blacks could be better. Susie Misner, soph “ Build a bigger parking lot.” Luther Story, soph “Change grading system in gym. Soph boy “There could be some changes in the curriculum — more choices and classes which are more relevant with what is going on today; for example, a science course totally involved with ecology. Hesty Bradbury, junior “ I would like to see an organized hockey league to play other schools. Brian Johnston, soph “ I can’t think of any changes to make RHS better right now. I like it just the way it is.” Debra Si inker, soph “Control traffic problem in halls. Mike Handley, soph 4 Introduction

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At Y-Teen's recruiting assembly. Kent Rode-feld encourages girls to join Rodefeld's Rode-Runners. Juvenile police captain Lewis Gibbs spends a few moments in solitude before resuming duties, when patroling a game 6 Introduction