Richwoods High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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K Those Heavenly Holidays )-[ Life isn't rough for senior Kim Gaisky, who enjoys spending her holid«iy in Israel. She is being led through the Arad Desert on a camel. Making sure she is the center of attention at a New Year's party in Tennessee is freshman Kathlcnc Swanson. Summer vacation was a great time of year for many students. When summer was over, students began marking their calendars and looking forward to those special and exciting holidays. For many, these days meant going out of town to visit family or just staying here in the great city of Peoria trying to catch up on the missed soap operas and forgetting about the headaches of studies. Even though Halloween was not recognized as a school holiday, it was definitely used as a party day. Many students celebrated by going out to parties, along with dressing up in outra- geous costumes. Thanksgiving and Christmas were T times for family reunions. Many students remained in Peoria, while some traveled far and near. I didn't miss Peoria at all. Spending time with my family in Dallas, Texas, made Christmas the best yet, com- mented sophomore Tracey Lee. Of course, students still looked forward to other holidays during the school year. For instance, Valen- tine's Day brought big smiles to many students' faces when they received candy hearts in their first hour classes. Although Valentine's Day was on Saturday, receiving candy hearts on Friday made the day a great one, stated senior Jeanette Semaan. Some other days observed were Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, and Casimir Palaski's birthday, which was celebrated for its second year. Students were now ready for Fas- ter vacation as the close of the school year was near. Students always looked forward to those holidays during the school year. Even though school work was very important, it was always nice to relax and cele- brate on a holiday. Pjm Mj L Showing off their costumes after a Campus Life Halloween Party are juniors Chris Maddox and Joe Sickles. Holidays 21

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Rich Ullm.in and friends hope he blows out his 18 birthday candles before his dog Thumper does. Jenny Gangloff spends her Christmas vacation in Montana at her favorite ski resort. Junior Wendy Koury dedicates her time in the adopted grandparent program at Americana Health Care Center over her Christmas vacation. 20 Student Life

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Terrific Talents There was no doubt that Richwoods High School students were not short of talent. Many students shared similar hobbies and interests while other hob- bies were more unique. Numerous students worked on perfecting their talents since early childhood. Junior David Sherman had been playing the piano since the age of four. Although many students had a busy schedule being a student and holding after school jobs, most made the time to do something they really enjoyed. Missy Hel- iums stated, In my spare time I enjoy playing tennis, golfing, and photography. Sophomore Kristen Hal- vorson had been horseriding for ten years and was a member of the Heart of Illinois Pony Club. Some students considered applying their talents toward a career. Junior Jenny Meister added, I really like go- ing to cosmetology school. Lore Clovis, who was an aerobics instructor at Beachy Keen, commented, I really like being an aerobics instructor because it makes me feel good to know I help make people feel good about themselves. Senior Maynard Wade, who composed music, performed an original com- position at the in-school assembly. Freshman Michelle Keen commented, Being in the Miss Teen of Illinois pageant was a really good experience; I met a lot of people and had a great time! Michelle had to perform four songs and dance routines. Artist Jim Kenney, who was a finalist in the National Scholastic Art Show, stated that although he enjoyed art as a hobby, I am not sure if I wish to pursue a career in art. Most of these talented students agreed that they had to put in a lot of time and effort to develop their talents, but the end results were rewarding. Seniors Scott Marsho and Dick Williams proudly display their trophies they won in the Willow Knolls tennis tournament. Michelle Keen is a Peoria finalist in the Miss Teen of Illinois pageant on June 20, 1986. 22 Student Life Wendy Koury and Beth Borgia enjoy dancing at D D Dance Studio and arc ready to perform in their recital.