Richardson High School - Eagle Yearbook (Richardson, TX)

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Hippies, monsters lead team to win — When students in sweat suits, beads or face-paints roam the halls, it’s Spirit Week at RHS and time to fire up the student body and the football team to beat Pearce. This year it worked; the Mustangs were defeated 21-10 on Friday night, Nov. 17. “We were very excited about Spirit Week this year!” said head cheerleader Bobbi Bounds. “Spirit Week is always a blast!” Traditionally planned by the cheerleaders, Spirit Week consisted of Warm Up to Pearce Day, Groove On Pearce Day, Scare Pearce Day, and the traditional Color Day. Costumes seen throughout the week ranged from tie-dyed shirts and wigs to black clothes and face-paints. Some people felt the week lacked some of the excitement found in past years. ‘The days were too weird. It was hard to find outfits for them,” said junior Betsy Vollers. “Last year’s days were more fun because more people participated,” said junior Liz Se ag oO McCabe. . Regardless of a lack of participation on a few days, those who did take part enjoyed themselves and those who didn’t, enjoyed watching. ‘Even though some of the days didn’t have a great turn-out, the week still pumped up the team and we killed Pearce!’’ said senior John Heitzenrater, whose favorite day was Scare Pearce Day. He enjoyed wearing his black cape and carrying a sickle while portraying the grim reaper of death all day. “Spirit Week is always awesome!” ex- claimed senior Linda Folkerth. “It gives the students a break from school’s monotony and it psyches us up for the game!” Folkerth showed her spirit by wearing hippie-type beads and a long, flowered wig on Groove on Pearce Day. “I love seeing everybody dressed up,” said sophomore Joanna Photiades. “It makes everyone smile!” — Rob Patton 22 Student Life

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4 OF A KIND! Minorities role increases at RHS Representing countries all over the world, ‘ including the U.S., they are separated from the average American by their uniqueness; and yet, these people make up 20% of the RHS S tudent body and that percentage is steadily increasing. What does being a minority at RHS mean? “| don’t think that being a minority makes a difference because there are a lot of minorities,” said a junior Phillipino student. “They don’t treat us any differently.” “Being a minority makes a little dif- ference because some people are a little prejudiced,” stated junior Wes Chang. “Everyone doesn’t realize that we (human beings) are all pretty much the same.”’ “IT am the only Black on the Wrestling Team, and being a minority makes a dif. ference,” said junior Russell Wilson. “There’s less black representation in all org anizations, except football.” Although minorities may not have the desired representation, leadership positions are being filled. Loran Liu, who is Chinese, is president of the Senior Class. Two Black students, seniors Kelly Hoskins and Kenya Bennett, are president of Mu Alpha Theta (the math honor society) and treasurer of the Spanish Club, respectively. The appointment of Assistant Principal Lynda Mayberry brought new minority leadership to the administration at RHS. ‘‘Minorities need more knowledge of ex- tracurricular activities so they know that there is something other than sports for them to participate in,”’ stated Mayberry. “There are some things that must be in- itiated and extracurricular activities are one,” added Mayberry. ‘‘Unless students in- itiate an effort, how do you know you can’t be a part of something?” Everyone should learn to treat each other equally and be reminded that we all came . i rt Senior Yukiko Noto, an excellent a from the same God. I would try to remind - ey student, works on an art project. Not everyone of that,” stated junior Tomeko has won various awards for he | 3 a agers é, works, some of which have been o Richmond. Lalanii Wilson . display in the library. (Huffer) + ma “No, I don’t feel like I am am . : treated differently by my :? | peers, but my teachers do not treat me fairly because “No, I take the same kind eg +: Tam minority.’ ’-junior Can- of classes and I believe that . a dy Smith they consider me as a foriegner.’’-senior Rebecca Tadesse 24 Student Life