Richwoods High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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Each Candidate Is Truly a Queen Included in the Kichwoods Homecoming activi- ties was the exciting but difficult task of selecting one of the prettiest senior girls to reign as Home- coming Queen. This affair took place on Thurs- day, the 20th. and was accomplished through much patience and the following steps: first of all, each senior nominated three senior girls as Queen candidates. The votes were then tabulated, and the seven senior girls with the most votes became the seven candidates. Secondly, an assembly was held to present these seven senior girls to the entire school. Thirdly, following the assembly, each stu- dent voted for the one girl he wanted to represent Riclnvoods as Homecoming Queen. Finally, the following Friday, the candidates were driven in the Homecoming parade, and once again everyone had the opportunity of seeing all the candidates. Later on that evening, the candidates were driven around for the final time during halftime ceremonies. Then the long awaited announcement came the Homecoming Queen of 1963-1964 was Kathy Benningficld! At the dance she was pre- sented with a plaque bearing her name and the date, a bracelet, and a lovely bouquet of roses. Homecoming Queen, Miss Kathy Bcnningfield. Dancing round a towering Knight. Richwoods students enjoy Goalpost Frolic.”

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Football ’63 Is Homecoming Theme Homecoming season began in late September with the organization and production of the class floats. All week, Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors worked hard to make theirs become the winning float. Finally, the hectic but exciting work ended on Friday, the 21st, and the floats were assembled. Besides the floats; queen candidates, class officers, cheerleaders, Royalettcs, and the band paraded through Peoria Heights and proudly displayed to crowds of in- terested spectators a sample of Richwood's Homecoming festivities. Previous to the parade an enthusiastic pep assembly was held in the gym. Cheerleaders and Student Coun- cil members joyously encouraged the multitude of Rich- woods fans to attend the annual Homecoming football game that evening and to supi ort our Knights. During half-time ceremonies. Kathy Benningficld was crowned Homecoming Queen of 1963-64. The next phase of Homecoming was the dance Satur- day night which had a theme of “Goalpost Frolic. After the hurried week of preparing for Homecoming, everyone was ready for a relaxed evening. Dancing and listening to the enchanting music of Chuck Reichert and his band was a special treat. Friendly greetings were exchanged all evening, and everyone, including the chaperones, seemed to have a wonderful time. Colorful murals on the walls depicted the football theme well. Statues of the cheerleaders also added a special touch of inspiration for the many Richwoods students. A gigantic football player stood in the center of the dance floor and became another conversation piece for the evening. At intermission several announcements were made. The Senior class was awarded the prize for the best float, and Homecoming Queen, Kathy Benningficld, was presented with a plaque bearing her name and a bracc- Marking the close of Homecoming activities for Rich- woods. the dance proved an enjoyable end. Each student will always reserve a special place in his memory for the 1963 Homecoming. After she has been crowned queen, Kathy and her escort, Mike Baumann, pose for photog- raphers. Representing the Junior class, this float shows a tall Knight preparing to kick an extra point.

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