Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

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ABOVE RIGHT: King and Queen Doug Mc- Quiston and Fonda MuUins, center, are sur- rounded by the court which includes Steve Rip- gerger, Jon Berry, Joe Bennett, Ross Reller, Sara Rodefeld, Helene Hogan, Vicki Dearing, and Lee Ann Erbse. ABOVE: With the fireplace the court enjovs a leisurelv dar ckground TOP: With decorations to set the mood. King Doug McQuiston and Queen Fonda Mulhns are crowned in a 10:00 ceremony. TOP RIGHT: Dancing from 9 p. m. to midnight, couples enjo ' Christmasv surroundings at Forest Hills Country Club. Christmas-spirited dancers waltz to the Organ- ics, a group from Cleveland, Ohio,

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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.

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Hi-Y takes Snowball from Civic A ballroom floor instead of a g m floor. Chandeliers instead of basket- ball hoops. An elegant circular dri ' e instead of cafeteria tables. .All these describe the change in Snowball 1973 as Hi-Y moved the annual event from Civic Hall to the posh Forest Hills Country Club. On December 21, over 100 couples stepped into the elegant world of the wealthy, leaving behind ordinary high school manners, if only for a night. The fair-sized turnout used all the available dance area and spilled into adjoining rooms. The Organics, a group of area musicians, provided a wide range of music for the festivities. Evergreen centerpieces surrounded b - candlelight decked each table, and a ceiling height Christmas tree trim- - iIr- I,.s1 li.iiR-e lH-«aii cl,iiK-er strollt-d ontd Ihf flour u ith looks of fatigue and satisfaction. med in veKet bows completed the Christmas scheme. .A home touch was added b the stone fireplace be- hind the band. The high point of the evening came when Doug McQuiston and Fonda Mullins were crowned King and Queen. Both received crowns. Fonda received a dozen roses and a charm, while Doug was gi en an engraved kev chain.