Richfield High School - Aurean Yearbook (Richfield, MN)

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SPARTAN HERITAGE 44 . . . continues to express RHS glory.” During the 1954-1955 school year, Richfield High School made history. It was then that the students chose the school colors and yearbook and newspaper names. By unani- mous vote, cardinal red and white became our colors. The yearbook name, chosen by Miss Baunc’s Latin class, was Aurc An, meaning “Golden Year. The Spotlite. later called the Spartan Spotlite. was selected by Mr. Brett and his staff. Since there were originally no team sports, the team name and school song were not introduced until 1956. The Spartan name was selected, and it is on this symbol that our strong heritage was built. Mr. Frank Curry and Mr. Wes Kohl were asked to compose our school song, while Mr. Miles Lun- dahl composed the band score. The band got new Spartan uniforms that year and wore them proudly. The school ring design was the same in 1979 as back then. The styles went from letter sweaters to letter jackets, but the school letter “R has always been worn proudly. The red and white Spartan Spirit has always existed and will continue to ex- press Richfield High School glory. I4 Spartan Feature