Richardson High School - Eagle Yearbook (Richardson, TX)

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ST Ee ee a Ls EO SO Homecoming weekend builds memories” What do you get when you cross a game, y a parade and, let’s not forget, a dance? a d Homecoming Weekend: Oct. 17-18! Starting at 4:15 on Friday, Oct. 17, the traditional parade traveled slowly down Belt Line Road from Heights Elementary to” RHS. The parade was almost cancelled this year because of lack of participation, caus- ing some people to get inv ed who other- wise might have just watched. “We're the only school who gets a parade, and it shows school spirit,’ said junior Melissa Liles. “I don’t think it should be cancelled.” “T think Homecoming is an important and special event and everybody ought to par- ticipate,” said Barbara Pratt, Student Coun- cil sponsor. Many students, such as junior Jennifer Adams, felt that the parade went well. “‘I thought the parade went really well because everybody was really psyched for the game,” said Adams. Mu Alpha Theta’s, Computer Club, and JETS’ replica of the EAGLE spacecraft won the award for the best float in the parade. Homecoming weekend continued Friday night at Eagle-Mustang stadium as the Eagles defeated the Newman-Smith Trojans 24-7. The first Homecoming victory in three years, this win helped the Eagles win district this year. Kristin Anderson, senior assistant drum major, was named Homecoming Queen at halftime. Other members of her court includ- ed Kim Caruso, senior varsity cheerleader; Susan Jarrell, a senior Eaglette; and Wendy Weber, a senior Eaglette lieutenant. “’m really glad she got it because more Eaglettes and cheerleaders get recognized and not as many band members do,” said junior Mary Cassidy. Homecoming festivities ended with the dance Saturday in the Eagles’ Nest. The dance was sponsored by the Eaglettes, who chose the theme, ‘Stand By Me,” based on the popular movie. The Nest was decorated with pennants that could be taken as a souvenir of the evening. — Kim Tidwell 14 Student Life

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T’S PAYDAY! Students work for cash, experience In today’s malls, fast food restaurants and other places, an increasing number of teenagers work, whether to gain working ex- perience or, as senior John Milburn says, for the “steady cash flow.” “Most of my money goes toward my jeep that is being rebuilt,”’ said sophomore Jen- nifer Shiner. A large part of juniors Dinah Smith’s and Melissa Browning’s paycheck is spent on buying clothes and going out with their friends. But money isn’t the only reason for hav- ing a job. Many say their jobs are beneficial to their futures. “It gives me some responsibility and understanding of what the real world will be like,” said Browning, who holds jobs at “‘It’s My Bag” and Cindy’s Delicatessen. “My job at Addison Airport places a lot of responsibility and trust in me, so it kind of boosts my self-confidence,’ said senior Rachel Roth. “‘I also feel that it will be good experience and look good on future resumes.” But holding down a job can have its hard times, too. Sometimes working on Friday nights and missing football games is difficult according to junior Tom Stauch, who works at Baskin Robbins. Likewise, junior Dennis Ford sometimes finds it hard to go to his job at the UA- Prestonwood 5 Movie Theater. ‘‘Sometimes | really don’t want to go, and it’s hard to get motivated,” Ford said. If given the opportunity to still receive a paycheck, however, many would continue to work. “‘T like my job. It gives me something to do instead of staying home and being lazy,” said senior Chandra Williams. “I t’s fun!” — Kris Cooper ““A physical therapist because I could come in at one o’clock, get off at five, and make, maybe, $100,000 a week.” — senior Elizabeth Reedy 16 Student Life “IT would want to be a petroleum engineer because it interests me,”’ junior Brent Miller Straightening shirts is part of senior Susanne Casner’s job as a salesper- son at Joskes. (Garrison)