Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

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MAKE WAY—Here comes the fearless director, Stephen C. Vamell, to lead the band down the streets of New York. RED LIGHT!—Even a stop light could not delay the Devil banner. The band was the 43rd unit in the parade with Mickey Mouse following close behind. PROUD PARENTS—and faithful followers of the band showed their support by sitting in freezing weather early Thanksgiving morning as the band prepared to march. Macy s 15

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marchers get taste of Big Rpple November 26 was a day to celebrate Thanksgiving, and the 173 members of the RHS marching band helped the entire nation celebrate. Families usually gather around the television to watch the parade, and many families did just that, but the band gathered and marched before the camera to be seen and heard on national TV. The Macy s event started with a fourteen-hour drive to the Big Apple. As soon as the band arrived in New York City, the sightseeing began. Tours took the members to the Statue of Liberty, the United Nations Building, and Lincoln Center. A night visit to the Twin Towers provided a view of New York’s seemingly endless lights. Entertainment was another part of the trip. .Many of the bands that MACY’S—The largest department store in the world sponsors the largest Thanksgiving celebration. This year their party included the RHS band. LEADERS OF THE PACK-The Devil band proudly takes direction from senior drum major Tim Johnston and junior drum majors Wendy Gaukcr and Bruce Binning. 14 Macy s marched in the parade visited Radio Gty Music Hall one evening to view the Christmas show and the famous Rockettes. Attending the popular Broadway show “Annie” was another highlight of the trip. Between tours and shows the marchers managed to savor some of New York’s food. The modem Automats supplied the band with two of their meals. The Brass Rail was the spot chosen for Thanksgiving dinner, complete with turkey, dressing, potatoes, and pie. Eating became a highlight of the New York trip Friday evening. Mama Leonnie’s served a four-course meal the music makers would never forget. The waiters entertained as well as served. Marching as the 43rd unit, the band was able to view some of the giant balloons before their turn came to perform. NBC televised and broadcasted the parade. A documentary has been made about the band’s trip, from the numerous money-raising events to the final march itself. The band will never forget the excitement of the New York subways or the marching in front of Kool ana the Gang. SMILE, SMILE, SMILE—Dcvilcttcs danced to Pinball Wizard as they never had before. Even after a two-and-a-half-mile walk in the cold, their smiles still shone brightly. LET THE SUN SHINE-The weather was cold, but the sun managed to peek through the high-rises of New York. Cold at 4 a.m., the day warmed and became pleasant.

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THE STATUE OF LIBERTY?-Senior Donald Kaluger shows his patriotic spirit and acting ability during a visit to the Liberty Lady. CLOSE QUARTERS—Noise, graffitti, and no place to hang on--all are part of New York’s subways. But no matter how bad conditions were, James Stevens managed to enjoy it! A TASTE OF THE ORIENT-Our final New York meal was Chinese. All social graces were forgotten when the waiters passed out chopsticks. 16 Macy s