Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

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SINGING to the audience, Amy Eilar (as Annie Oakley) doubts if she will ever be able to get a man without a gun. PREPARING ACTORS backstage, Leslie Runnels uses her talents on Kirby Matthews, who will become Chief Sitting Bull. EYES ARE ON Jeff Wood as the cast listens to his confession of what his future wife will be like. Spring Musical 1

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 THERE’S NO BUSINESS like show business in the opinion of Bob Linstrom, Brian Johnston, Jeff Wood and Amy Eilar. I A AH Music Department worked hard and donated much time to put together their 1975 musical, Annie Get Your Gun, and were rewarded for their efforts by sellout crowds. The play was presented April 23 through 26 in McGuire Hall and was directed by Mr. Carl Cook, from Civic Theater. He was assisted by Mr. Robert Beckman, choir director, and Mr. Ralph Burkhardt, who directed the 36-member orchestra. The title role was played by Amy Eilar. Rehearsals began March 17 afte many hopefuls were eliminated. Painting was done and the crew came up with five backgrounds including train, boat, hotel, woods, and ballroom settings. Props such as guns were donated by individuals in the play. Civic Theater and Hiatt's Western Shop provided the clothes fo the 1800’s era. Choreography wa done by former RHS student Phil Kaler. 16—Spring Musical

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anumiing Jobs were harder to get this year; nevertheless students found ways to obtain money to follow popular fads. Students bought new clothes, shoes, and jewelry. They spent any extra cash they could get attending movie theaters and buying records and books. Fashion took on new trends with many different types of clothes becoming popular. Denim skirts, jumpers, and prewashed denim pants were a new trend. Girls wore scarves, screened sweaters and dresses, and skirts below the knees. Cardigan sweaters came back from some years back and were worn by members of both sexes. Earth shoes were big and were worn by adults and teenagers a-like, while platforms were still seen on the youth scene. Emphasis on turquoise and mood jewelry was big; most department stores were sold out through the ! year. Hair styles were shorter with the layered look and windblown look being the most popular. Poodle cut hairstyles of the 20's were popular again but were only admired by a select few. Many rock groups tried to make their fortunes; some succeeded, some didn't. Undoubtedly Elton John was the top artist of the year with many hits. 18-Fads