Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

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■ : M ABOVE RIGHT: Cave exploration was on the agenda for students in summer Biology. Sen- ior Bret Whitney attempts to clean off mud acquired while on the exploration. RIGHT: Preceding what may have been the best performance of the year, the RHS band performs in the afternoon competition of State Fair. TOP: Senior Jim Lemon discusses his excur- sion to Germany with German teacher Mr. Ahmad . la5fi. ABOVE: Practicing is a large part of the time you spend at band camp as a portion of the brass section finds out.

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Soggy Harvest Moon ' climaxes homecoming HomecDining started a dark and gloomy day when rain forced can- cellation of afternoon activities. Weeks of hard work on the dozen parade entries literally went down the drain as the rain progressed from a mild drizzle to a steady downpour. Floats were judged before the rain became unbearable, but few people ever saw the finished products. The Red Devils hadn ' t let the rain dampen their spirits, however. As the skies slowly cleared, they proceeded to crush Muncie Central s Bearcats. By halftime, the clouds surrounding the moon had disappeared and the harvest moon shone brightK ' as Renee Trimble was crowned Home- coming Queen. She reigned over the Harvest Moon Ball following the game. BOTTOM PAIR: Lead Miigcr ol liEiibc, u.iod, 1 ed Paricer issues mellow sounds over dancers at Harvest Moon, a Hi-Y sponsored event. TOP RIGHT: Renee Trimble crowned queen of Homecoming b ' Curt Barker brings cere- monies to a crescendo during halftime actix- TOP LEFT: Senior halfback Robert Jones spurts around left end behind the block of Vagas Fer- guson as Richmond defeats Muncie Central 3S-0 Hi-Y decorated Civic Hall earlier to give it an autumn atmosphere for the dance, for which Timberwood, a local band, provided music. Clear skies, a victorious football game, a dance, and a (jueen made Homecoming 1973 a success after all. Homecommg 21

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Summer 1973 began with 1050 stu- dents enrolled in summer school while other RHS students found a variety of ways to fill their summers. Trips ranged anywhere from visiting relatives to spending time at the fami- ly cabin, and even journeying to an- other couritry. Jim Lemon traveled to Gugenheim, Germany, and stayed with family friends for over two weeks. Entertainment filled the summer of a few students. RHS junior Lisa Lowe held a major role in the Rich- mond Civic Theatre production of Chase Me, Comrade. Others spent time working backstage. Camps as close as Camp Clements and as far away as Colorado were home to many RHSers during the summer weeks. Varsity cheerleaders attended a cheerleading camp in Michigan Summer finds Devils keeping busy Band Caplaiii, U avne Stubbs attempts to lift the 1st place trophy awarded to the RHS band in the State Fair Band competition. where they coordinated cheers for the coming year. A Colorado Young Life camp harbored 15 RHS students for a week while Jon Berry, Laura Beach, and Marqeurite Salzarulo were sent to Indiana University to represent RHS at bo s ' and girls ' state. For the first time. Orchestra mem- bers participated in an orchestra camp. Another first was a camp attended by the Field Biology class. Members of this summer school course spent a week in North Webster, Indiana. RHS Band culminated summer- long practices by also spending time at the North Webster camp preparing for the State Fair Band Day. Their first place finish in the contest ended the summer of 1973 on a high note and heralded the beginning of the school year.