Richardson High School - Eagle Yearbook (Richardson, TX)

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Junior Chris Colley, David Tucker fvice- presidentl, and Scott Thompson give the I WANT YOU look while dressed in fatigues during an FCA meeting. WNW Many students participate in the Jewish Organization BBYO. Here is a chapter meeting at sophomore Debbie Made's house. DM. mu.

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BBYOXFCA Religious groups invite fun, friends Out of all the groups and social clubs at Richardson, only two have religious affiliations. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes or FCA is made up of girls and boys involved in RHS athletics. FCA offers a good time to talk to other players in other sports and a chance to share the pro- blems they face according to junior David Tucker. It's just a great time to relax and have fun, concluded Tucker. Like any other club, FCA has fund-raising events such as Richardson Eagle T-shirt sales and candy sales. These pro- ceeds help pay for meetings, which are held at members' houses on Wednesday nights, and help send members to sum- mer camp. We have a lot of fun, said FCA President James Young. FCA keeps me busy doing the things I need to be doing. Young and other members like FCA for its influence toward a better Christian life. 26 f Student Life The other group, B'Nai B'righ Youth Organization gives Jewish students in 9th to 12th grade a chance to learn about their heritage while meeting a lot of people, according to junior Amy Weinberg. Forty to 50 members form chapters with each chapter elec- ting officers and committees and working on community projects. I'm mainly involved in the sports aspect, said senior Andy Rabin. I enjoy sports and meeting people and this is a great way to do both. I agree, commented senior Brad Weprin, who like Rabin participates in BBYO flag foot- ball, softball and basketball. The dinners, parties, and con- ventions BBYO has year-round serve as the best ways to meet people. If you like to make new friends and just have a good time, it's great, concluded Weinberg. - Robert Olge A few of the FCA members include Tim Reichart, Don Pero, Jana Rowe, Matt Bryant, James Jones, David Tucker, Chris Colley, Scott Thompson, Joe Mark Phillips, Trisha Hash, Caroline Simmons, David Patton, Teresa Pero, Vanessa Moon, Deanna Duke and Mary Trece.

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Twirp Girls 'turn tables' on guys at traditional Christmas dance Once a year, all the RHS girls have the chance to invite a boy to a dance, turning the tables on them. Except for the fact that the girl pays for both her date and herself, the dance ritual is usually the same. All day is spent preparing. The boy picks the girl up, they exchange flowers, and pictures are taken. Then it's off to dinner and then to the highlight of the evening: the dance. TWIRP, RHS Christmas time tradition, stands for The Woman Is Required To Pay. Held in the Eagles' Nest Dec. 10, this event was sponsored by GSL I and II and had the theme U' if R.-QW I Dancing to music by D.J. Don Cox, senior David Valetutto and sophomore Randy Brauscum strut their stuff at Twirp'83. 28 f Student Life We've Got Tonight. I like TWIRP, explained senior Jay Bartley. It's a relief for the girl because she doesn't have to worry about some big Nick asking her. This time it's her turn to ask, and it's her bill to pay, and it takes the burden off the guy - so both can have a dilly of a time. At approximately 11:50, the dance floor cleared, and the presidents of GSL I and II, Laurie Armstrong and Katherine McLeod, announced the new GSL beau for 1983 . . . Ben Beckham. Beckham, who was one of 5 nominees, was presented with a wooden engraved plaque. It was the second time I had been nominated, explained Beckham. So it was quite an honor to receive the award and quite unexpected. At 12:30 p.m. when the lights are turned on and the dance is over, everyone is usually still in good spirits. Even if some didn't have as much fun as they wanted, they still enjoy what TWIRP really means. TWIRP just gives the girl a chance to let the guy know she's interested in him without soun- ding too pushy, concluded senior Susan Morse. -Anne Hig- ginbotham f Amy Raney