Rickards High School - Anumpa Yearbook (Tallahassee, FL)

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Q! 99 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Part of the cast for the choral departments musical production of You re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, poses for program pictures during rehearsals. Saying cheese are Randy Grimes, Kathy Pitt- man, Marian Fannon, Susan Carlton, David Sawyer and Ed Hightower. S3 3A,J A .4 IA bove Leftj Susan Carl- ton as Lucy, sings to Schroeder fRandy Grimesj. KA bovej Kathy Pittman, also cast as Lucy, talks to Charlie Brown fDavid Sawyerj about his failure face.

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KA bovej Susan Carlton, playing the role of Peppermint Patty ex- presses her feelings to Linus with his security blanket and his thumb. fRightj Kathy Pittman, double cast in the part of Pepper- mint Patty, gives Linus a big slug with her f7st for a dirty remark. Chorus Presents Musical You're A Good Man Charlie Brown! That was the theme for the choral department's musical presented April 5, 6 and 7 in the cafeteria. The comical story was based on the life and problems of the Charles Schultz character Charlie Brown of comic-strip fame, and his friends. Situations in the play told why he was such a loser and asked why he did such dumb things. The cast consisted of chorus members who were select- ed after a week of auditions in February. Charlie Brown was portrayed by David Sawyer. The role of Lucy was double cast between Susan Carlton and Kathy Pittman. Peppermint Patty was double cast with Marian Fannon and judy Gairns. Ed Hightower, complete with security blanket and thumb to suck, played the role of Linus. The part of Snoopy was double cast with Mike Black- lidge and Farris Vickery. Schroeder was portrayed by both Randy Grimes and Ken Tyson. To help pay royalties on the play, 'chorus members produced a special program with advertising. The pro- gram featured pictures and sketches of cast members. Mr. Byron Smith and Miss Sandy Boucher directed the play went on stage for the April performances. Sets for the play were borrowed by the choral depart- ment from Florida State University's drama department. The play-'s presentation marked the third year that the department has staged a school-wide musical.

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Diane Granger Receives Betty Crocker Award Diane Granger won the title of Rickards Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for 1973. The award was given to her for scoring high on a home economics test. General Mills sponsored the State Homemakers of To- morrow Contest. The state winner was awarded a scholar- ship and was invited to participate in an expense-paidtour of the eastern United States. The State Homemakers of Tomorrow were in competition for one of four national scholarships to be given the winners. Diane, who was a member of Anchor Club, and a mem- ber of Future Business Leaders of America, worked for the Department of Commerce Rehabilitation Center. fkightj Diane Granger works busily on a se wing project in class. She enjoys sewing and other homemaking areas. Robyn Rennick Honored As DAR Good Citizen Senior Robyn Rennick won the Rickards 1973 Daugh- ters of the American Revolution award for having the best leadership, patriotism, citizenship and service, Robyn's selection was made by the teachers and student body. The teachers first selected 10 girls and the student body voted for one of the girls. The teachers then selected one of the top four vote-getters for the award. Adriene Bryant, Susan Carlton, and Angela Gilliam were runners- up for the title. Robyn was a member of Anchor Club and National Honor Society. She also received a letter of commenda- tion from NMS for scoring high on a PSAT test. As a Student Council officer Robyn was chaplain. The representative from each school was presented to the sponsoring DAR chapter and was awarded a pin. The school representative then competed for the regional title. Regional winners went to state, and the state winner had the opportunity to compete in national finals. fRightj Robyn Rennick demonstrates her patriotism, a criteria for the DA R award by reeling the flag up the flagpole. fgff -Oli.