Richwoods High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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 After The busy life of a Richwoods student did not end at the 2:25 bell. Those of us involved in extra-curricular activities had meetings and practices to attend, oth- ers had tardy detentions to serve, some had after- school jobs, and a few were fortunate to have their afternoons free. Among the busier Richwoods students were Marla Elmore and jim Kenney. Marla, a senior, when asked how she spent her after-school hours, responded, Rumor has it that I stay at school and don't go home. When she wasn't busy with sports, drama, and speech activities, she liked to write or watch a good movie. I also did a lot of reading. Jim, also a senior, and a member of the swim team, said only, swim, swim, swim. Carter Canterbury, a junior, had no trouble finding things to do after school. I tried to annoy my broth- er, cleaned my room, played with my cats, ate a hearty meal, dodged my homework, watched 'G.l. Joe,' listened to music, and sang, among other things. Angie Lippert, a freshman, liked to read or talk on the phone or watch TV. Sophomore Beth Dykhouse answered, I usually just watched TV, while freshman Joel Peterson responded, I ran track, did homework, or played pool, depending on the weather. Whether participating in school activities, working, or just relaxing at home, Richwoods students had little trouble keeping themselves occupied after school. Irnnv MjiUijII Using her time wisely is sophomore Aimee Reed, who spends the after- noon cramming for a big test. Lounging in front of the boob tube, sophomores Justin Radley and Patrick Hughes catch a Bulls vs. Hawks basketball game. Enjoying an atypically small snack is senior Brad Deal. After School 29

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Going out on .1 limb (or fun are freshmen Kari Hart and Ann Yohe. Snac king and catching some rays are popular pastimes for these Knights. Like many Richwoods students, senior Steve Me Raven winds down after a tough day at school by stretching out on the couch. Senior Cathy Hartman takes advantage of her spare time by catching up on the cfay's events. 28 Student Life

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The Wizard of Oz We're off to see the Wizard — the wonderful Wizard of Oz! This year's spring musical could truly be called the wonderful Wizard of Oz. The well- known musical was presented on May 8th and 9th. Both nights the performance received standing ova- tions. The musical's cast was large, consisting of fifty high school and thirty grade school students. From Doro- thy (Beth Bauer) and her companions the Scarecrow (Maynard Wade), Lion (Cindy Shute), and Tinman (John Zimdars), to the litllest munchkins, everyone really did a fantastic job. Cindy's portrayal of the Cowardly Lion added a lot of extra humor to the play, commented Janie Hoerr. However, the hard work did not stop here. Many hours were put in by those who worked on stage crew, props, lighting, sound, and with the orchestra. The musical wouldn't have been possible without the efforts of the director, Mr. Steve Peters; musical director, Mr. Wayne Macomber; and stage director, Mr. Clark Christiansen. Beth Bauer summed up the weeks of practice when she said, It was hard recreating such a great movie, but we had a fun in the process! The technical work and special effects throughout the play added excitement to the scenes. The effects were demonstrated in the scenes involving the twister, the death of the Wicked Witch of the West, and the illusion of the Great Oz in his intimi- dating curtained machine. The Wizard of Oz made everyone feel great, Be- cause love is in the heart, home is where the heart is, and there's no place like home, quoted Maynerd Wade. Amy RirLer The Wicked Witch of the West (Glenda Tibbals) along with her assistant Tibia (Marla Elmore) confront Dorothy (Beth Bauer) after her house landed on the witch's sister. The “Great Oz (Dave Nutt) is caught being a fake but in the end grants the Tinman (John Zimdars), the Scarecrow (Maynard Wade), Dorothy (Beth Bauer) and the Lion (Cindy Shute) their wishes. The entire cast and crew of The Wizard of Oz take a break from their tedious practicing to relax for a moment.