Richland High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

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ur long-practiced motions began to slow, and the motions of tying-up loose ends set in. Although our bodies kept moving, our minds and motions were geared - toward the end. T The long-awaited spring gave us a time to think about the complex set of motions we'd been per- forming all year. We'd been moving so thoughtlessly, not to mention quickly. Hopefully, we all came to realize that we were simply going through the motions of high school for the attainment of proof of our faithfully per- formed motions: the almighty diploma. Although each year was comprised of different motions, all interlocked into filling the extensive requirement list for graduation, the first in many frontiers. Yet, there were many pre-requisites, other than world history or English Ill, most parents, teachers, and even we, sometimes, hoped that we had gained something else from adequately performing the high school motions. This hope was that, even if we hadn't evolved into pensive intellectuals, talented performers or athletic Adonises, that wel were leaving with something extra. Somethii , . l . . .. .. b more than we came in with. Not necessar i maturity or responsibility or dependability, just the experience. The experience of havi gone through the motions. Katie Eklund efore the second half against the Burleson Elks con- cluded, the defen- sive team of Todd hoot two became a predominant word for Kris Keller and Zack Carroll fseniorsl. During he Wizard was the main attraction at the annual Talent Show sponsored by the Stu dent Council. Todd Carruthers, Dale Akers, Steve Free and Greg Utley tseniorsl congratulates Shelly Bartula fseniorl on being nam- ed Homecoming Queen. Design by Cathy Lopez the laSf HHlf0m'RiChl3f1Cl Pack fsophomorel performs to Same, Kris and Zack Were the song She was shaken. swarmed by Haltom Buf- Photo byg Doug Wallace faloes, Jay Crane, fseniorl, Rick Dickerson and Terry Giebler fjuniorsl. Photo by Doug Wallace

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et, it is always possible for a sudden shift in the motions. When Principal Ray Williams became seriously ill in March, the motions changed. Ad- ministrators and assistants scrambled to cover and to hush rumors of heart attack. Muscle shirts and extra litter evidenced his absence. If Dr. Williams' absence was not enough of a kink in our motions, the Southern Association's evaluation for ac- creditation was. Last minute bathroom paintings and trash pick-ups had janitors hopping. Motions were formalized and calmed. Strangers with critique sheets and pens entered rooms and sat in judgment, while we smiled just a bit uncomfortably. Tension changed some teachers into nervous wrecks, while others remained unbelievably cool. The three-day period seemed like a year. By the time the big evaluation was over, we began the easy, downward coast toward summer. Winter lingered a bit too long. Just as soon as we pulled out our white ber- muda shorts and sandals, a famous Texas cold front would breeze in and force us to dig to the bottom of our drawers to find our woolies. But, the weather improved, and so did our teachers' attitudes. The workload was visibly easing up, and we knew we weren't the only ones ready for sum- mer. But, the baseball team was not quite ready for sum- mer. An expected showdown between us and Bell, who were tied for the number one berth, turned out to be a real rout, with us crushing Bell, 11-1. The party-cluttered calendar, tryouts and elections re- mained as sure signs of winding down. ini pep-rallies for the he crowd came to their dding more than spirit to basketball team were feet at the Haltom- the pep rallies, Courteney held in the foyer. Richland basketball Coleman Cjuniorj en- Brody Fanning game after Zack Car- thustiastically par- lseniorl accompanies roll lseniorl made an ticipates to build morale. the cheerleaders and the Dixie eight foot jump shot with 14 Courteney was one ofthe three Belles in reviving Rebel spirit. seconds left to tie the game. juniors on the cheerleading squad. Photo by: Doug Wallace. Despite a gallant effort, the Rebels Photo by: Doug Wallace. lost 42-40. Photo by: John Floyd. Goin' Thru the Motions 5

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