Richfield High School - Aries Yearbook (Waco, TX)

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Under the watchful eye of Mrs. Cecile Wood, Harry Harelik, Charles Call, Nancy Beckham, and Karen Kubitza learned the fundamentals of bridge. RICHFIELD PLAGUED BY CARD-SHARKS X Barbara Scrinopskie ponders over a hand as she played the dummy. Did you know that playing cards at school was legal? If you were a member of the Bridge Club, that is. The purpose of the club was to improve the playing ability Becky Patton was one of the many players who enjoygd of the members. Mrs. Wood was always there to offer bridge- aclvice, but the real value of the club came from the experience of actually playing bridge. .35 .r ' by X i To l Lg,,,j These were two of the interesting foursomes which enjoyed delight- ful bridge games during club periods. .Q I60

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The ultimate fashion for most of the girls watching was modeled by Barbara Brown. A representative from Ten-O-Six demonstrated a new make-up on Patti Lachele. As Personality Development Did After a couple of years of dormancy, the Personality Development Club burst forth this year with color and vitality. Personal appearance and poise, or personality, was the main objective of both divisions of the club. However there was some difference in the attitude taken by the sections in working toward the objective. The juniors worked to make the most of their person- alities by actively supporting Richfield and the com- munity. Scattering hearts, flowers and even halos about the school, they sponsored two style shows and a Valen- tine Dance. The first of the style shows was presented to the sophomore assembly and huge colorful flowers were used as decorations. In February, the girls held a Valentine Dance-the first at Richfield-electing a The girls in the Senior Personality Development Club concen- trated on personal improvement in grooming and conduct. Valentine King and Queen to reign over the festivities. The second style show was presented in March for girls from Richfield, University, and Waco high schools. The seniors concentrated on self-improvement through studying grooming habits. Speakers were invited to keep them up-to-date in hair styles, make-up techniques, and fashions.. ln December they sold fudge as a money mak- ing project, and in March they sponsored a style show for some of the girls, clubs in Richfield. Style shows were favored by both sections because of their two-fold value in teaching both personal appearance and poise. Undoubtedly, a new standard was set for next year's clubs. This year's members developed their own per- sonalities but also added to Richfield's personality. Mrs. Elizabeth Allen, sponsor of the Senior Club, help-ed the girls in planning the various activities of the year. l59

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4271 r -:zxsff 016.5 ,,,-Q Larry Curles contemplated taking opponent's queen by sacrificing his knight. Chess Bruins leaned on Elbows Chess, the game of scholars, was played by many Richfield students this year. As members of the Chess Club, they learned the tense excitement which comes out of a competitive game of chess. Indeed many of the games became very intense. Because of the large number of students which be- longed to the Chess Club, it was broken down into two sections. Even spectators participated in the engrossing matches. Members looked on as Melanie Staton regarded her next move Neil Briscoe watched intently as others played.