Lawrence D Bell High School - Raider Yearbook (Hurst, TX)

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I il 1 Richard Ficken Richard Ficken's favorite activity was FCA because of the friendships he developed and the fellowship they had together. Besides FCA, Rich- ard was active in football, NHS, and Young Life. Off campus, he enjoyed partici- pating in the First Baptist Church of Euless youth group and RXC Airplanes Greater Southwest R!C Club. He was named to the first team All- District Offense and the first team All-Tarrant County Of- fense. After his senior year, Rich- ard planned to go to college and study engineering. His motto was I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Jennifer Ford Jennifer Ford planned to attend .University of Texas at Austin after graduation. In the future, she saw herself happily married with a couple of kids and having a well-paid successful job. Her activities on campus included volleyball, basket- ball, track, secretary of FCA, Just Say No, NHS, NAHS, and Spanish Club. Her favor- ite activities were the athletic program and FCA. She learned to be a leader as an athlete and a Christian. In volleyball, Jennifer received All-District Honorable Men- tion, and was named to the second team All-Area and the Academic All-State volleyball team. Her motto? Success is an attitude. What do ou think is the best thing about The school spirit both among the students and the faculty. - Richard Ficken The caring faculty. Teachers make learning fun! - Jenni- fer Ford The many different types of people at Bell. You leam to like the people for what they are, not how they ap- pear to you at first. - Baron Con- cors The consideration and generosity of the faculty. - Mike Campbell Brian Garner Brian Garner's favorite ac- tivity was track. I am a very competitive person and track enables me to set goals and work hard to obtain them. He participated in NHS as president, yearbook as co- editor, Wranglers and the Ex- ecutive Council of Just Say No. During the year he re- ceived Who's Who in Year- book and Senior Class Favor- ite. Off campus, Brian was in- volved in the First Baptist Church of Hurst youth group, young lawyers organization, skiing, and sports. After graduation, Brian planned to attend Texas or Rice and then attend law school. In the future, he saw himself happily married and involved in law or politics. Bell? The best thing about Bell is the peo- ple. Teachers, students, and the fac- ulty all take great pride in our school and contribute to its success athlet- ically and academically. - Brian Garner Baron Concors lights a candle during one of the meetings for Future Business Leaders of Amer- ica. His participation in school was one of the reasons he was chosen as a Senior Superlative. .1 11ydU'4'i xx ..' During a Raider football game, Richard Ficken mentally prepares himself for the next offen- sive play. S nior Superlatives 2 1 J'

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Senior superlatives 20 chosen by faculty members The seniors came in to the school year ready for battle. What battle? The battle to see who could become a Senior Superlative. The students had to maintain a 3.33 GPA, have good character, and represent L. D. Bell to the best of their abilities. Those seniors were put on a list and voted on by the faculty. The votes were tabulated and the Se- nior Superlatives were announced. Before the Lamar pep rally, Brian Gamer gets prepared for another fun-filled pep rally. His involvement in Wranglers and other school activities along with good grades made him a good candidate for Senior Superlatives. 20 Senior Superlatives Advice to upcoming seniors: Get involved and take advantage of all the opportunities offered at BHS. - Brian Garner Just be yourself and reach for your highest dreams. - Mike Campbell Mike Campbell's favorite activity was Bell Theatre be- cause it gave the opportunity to perform and direct and ex- press his love for the theater. Besides Bell Theatre, Mike was active in International Thespian, National Honor Society, and National Art Honor Society. Off campus, he was involved in the Texas Student Theatre Association, eight-mm film making, mod- eling, playing bass guitar in a band, reading, and snow ski- ing. After graduation, Mike planned to work toward a de- gree in theater and film and model on the side. Twenty years from now, he saw him- self directing and acting in films and theater. Mike's motto was Act well your part, there all the honor lies. Mike Campbell Don't succumb to peer pressure. Stick with what you believe in, and people will respect you. - Jennifer Ford Baron Concors spent his spare time playing basketball and football, travelling, and scuba diving. On campus, he was involved in Just Say No, SWAT, Wranglers, National Honor Society, and Future Business Leaders of America. His favorite was SWAT be- cause it taught him to avoid peer pressure, thus becoming more of a leader. After graduation, Baron planned to go to college and study pre-medicine. In the fu- ture, he saw himself having a practice in the medical field and being happily married with two children. Tragedy is not being unable to reach your goals, tragedy is having no goals to reach for was Baron's motto. Baron Concors 2 Respect your friends and .g,g teachers and their respect for you will come naturally. - Baron Concors Laura Fell's on-campus ac- tivities included band, Na- tional Honor Society, and president of TAFE. She en- joyed band the most because she liked music and enjoyed being part of a group of peo- ple, all working toward a com- mon goal. There is no room for selfishness in band, she said. During the year, she re- ceived National Merit Com- mended Student, Girls' State, and two first division ratings at UIL solo and ensemble contest. Her motto was It is only with the hea1't that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye. After high school, Laura planned to attend Texas Tech and major in education. In the future, she saw herself married with children and teaching. Laura Fell r W' f wif... 'A

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Senior superlatives f..CJ- tigglkwll During a yearbook workday at Brian Garner's house, Karen Lowman works furiously to finish her pages for the deadline. 22 Senior Superlatives Debbie Jones Debbie Jones' motto, Believe in yourself, do your best and good things will hap- pen, obviously worked for her. In volleyball, she was in the All-Tournament team in Arlington, and the first team All-Area. In basketball, she was on the second team All- District, and the MVP at the North Garland Tournament. Debbie received Who's Who in basketball. Besides volley- ball and basketball, Debbie was involved in the NHS, NAHS, and FCA. After graduation, Debbie planned to attend college and major in International Busi- ness. Twenty years from now, she wanted to be happily married with two kids and have a successful career. Kaushika Kansara Kaushika Kansara's favor- ite activity was Academic De- cathlon because it made her become a person. It also taught her leadership, re- sponsibilities, and discipline. Besides Academic Decathlon, she was active in NHS, Na- tional French Honor Society, and Interclub Council. Her motto? Preserve the past, live in the present, pre- pare for the future and always make your dreams come true. After graduation, she planned to go to TCU and major in political science or pre-law. In the future, Kaushika hoped to be a law- yer and married with chil- dren. During the year, she re- ceived a gold medal in Ac- ademic Decathlon Super Quiz and French Competition Award. What do you think is the best thing about Bell? The quality of the teachers and their genuine concern for the students' well being. - Tom Lyons The desire for excellence that is ap- parent through faculty and students at L. D. Bell High School. - Debbie Jones The best thing about Bell is the great education, along with the spirit and pride of being a Raider. - Scott Letts The security one feels with great friends and the wonderful memories made every day. - Karen Lowman Scott Letts was involved in varsity football, NHS, and FCA. During his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his girlfriend, friends and family and working. Scott's favorite activity was football because he liked be- ing a part of a team, working together for a common goal, and having wonderful mem- oriesf' After graduation, Scott planned to attend either West Point or Texas ASLM to pur- sue a career in engineering. He hoped to be married and enjoying a career for the state or federal government. Scott Letts The atmosphere and spirit that Bell has made me expe- rience. - Kaushika Kan- sara All the different memories that I have made here with special people. - Shannon McKnight