Richmond High School - Pierian Yearbook (Richmond, IN)

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Bettering “Better relations” in three areas challenged the 116 Stu-Cong members this year. In August the first project bettered student-faculty relations as volunteers helped to orient incoming sophomores. Throughout the year Stu-Cong planned the year’s calendar, served a pancake breakfast to teachers, and sponsored the WRIA-faculty game and a Teacher Swap day. Collecting money for Jerry’s kids, competing in an aluminum can drive, and ringing bells for the Salvation Army created school spirit and cemen- relations ted community-school relations. Student Leadership Day seated several members in chairs normally occupied by community officials. To foster student-to-student communication, activities ranged from dances to NSL day, from suggestion boxes in Social Hall to trick-or-treat, candy-cane, and carnation-distribution projects. An all-school assembly allowed students to view themselves and each other favorably as they watched the film’ “Everyday Heroes.” CAMPAIGN STRATEGY—Being well-known is every candidate's desire. Junior Bob Craig gets the jump on his opponents during Stu-Cong elections. CUPID’S HELPERS-Juniors Melinda Thompson and Karen Schiferl aid Stu-Cong sponsor Miss Dalton in the task of sorting and tagging Valentine’s Day carnations. NO AGE BARRIER—One doesn’t need to be 18 to vote in Stu-Cong elections. Here seniors Adrienne Mize, Fifi Paraiso, and Angela Brown busily register voters. 28 Student Congress

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QUEEN CANDIDATES-Front. Sue Witte, Donna Clark. Back: Rhonda Koons, Laura Helge, Laura Maurer. KING CANDIDATES-Front: Jeff Han. Tom Miltner. Back: Joe Perkins, Rusty Lassiter, John Wall. “ENJOYING YOURSELF?”—asks senior Todd Marshall of his date during a quieter moment of the prom. CROWNING GLORY-Qucen Laura Helge and King Tom Miltner pose for a photo under the gazebo decorating the entrance of Civic Hall. I'M IN HEAVEN!—Senior Kelly Lawson’s face shines with delight as she enjoys a dance with date Chris Barker. Prom 27

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XX)KS GOOD!—Senior Joe Perkins and ophomore Scott Shook face the awesome ask of deciding what to eat during a Stu- ROLE-PLAYERS—Acting helps Stu-Cong sponsor Sandy Hillman, junior Bruce Binning and senior Toni Parasio get an important point across. CASTING A BALLOT—Seniors Joe Perkins and Billy Foster record ballots during Student Congress elections. SUN AND FUN—Stu-Cong members enjoy warm rays as they gather for a photograph during their national convention in Arizona. ATTENTIVE LISTENERS—During an overnight at Hibberd Junior High, a speaker holds the interest of Stu-Cong representatives. Student Congress 29