Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

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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

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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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wm The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying Mo. 1 best seller. mngLORRAINE GARY'MURRAY HAMILTON A ZANUCK BROW TION Screenplay by PETER 6ENCHLEY ant CARL GOTTLIEB Basel «i the novel by PETER BENCHLEY • Music by JOHN WILLIAMS Dueled by STEVEN SPIELBERG • PmM by RICHARD 0. ZANUCK ant Minn rmAllfll GUtPAMCI SUCtfSTtPI - w«Toog ro»w ow«» If DAVID BROWN l- 1 “s ||o«roMtSOU«OtMC» WW.MU CW»«iBCOro awill A UNIVERSAL PICTURE • TECHNICOLORp PANAVISION HIT MOVIES of the year included Jaws, Dog Day Afternoon, and Tommy. Many new TV made hits with students, especially Welcome Back Kotter, Starski and Hutch, and Baretta. K.C. and the Sunshine Band put forth two winners, 'That's the Way, I Like It” and ''Get Down Tonight.” The Eagles gained more popularity with One of these Nights,” Lyin' Eyes,” and Take It to the Limit.” Pete Townshend, lead guitarist and composer of The Who proved to be very talented after his rock opera, Tommy” became popular. Fashions—19 r $ ARIETY describes styles seen around RHS this year. Short, curly hair, picture! . aters, fur-collared coats, and patchwork shirts were in abundance. Shoes rang t. from mountain climbing boots and wedged shoes to the new sensation in com rt, earth shoes. JAMS And so it began... .He.