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

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DIXIE BELLES B hind the team eeAnn Winnett Cjuniorj, a two year member and newly elected officer, best explained why she enjoyed being a Dixie Belle. It teaches me to have a lot of responsibility and self discipline. It means so much to always have people telling us how well we do. To senior members, however, being a Dixie Belle meant more than just involvement in another ac- tivity. It was an experience they shared, and it became an in- tegral part of their lives. As a senior, Lisa Groce believes that Being a senior Dixie Belle is what it's all about. Finally you're in charge, you are respected by the other members and all the hard work pays off. Besides having people tell them how well they did, the Dixie Belles told the different crowds how good we were. They told them in their uniform motions, and in their school spirit. They were always there behind the team to cheer them on. They cheered them when they won, and supported them when they lost. The Dixie Belles weren't just pretty girls with pretty faces. They were pretty girls with big hearts. They had the heart to stand up for the school they loved, even when the score betrayed them. julie Richards Smiles and concen- tration play a vital role in routine precision. -ff A sea of Dixie Belles perform a hand- stand routine to Stop, Look, and Listen . Dixie Belle support at pep rallies proved uplifting to the players as well as the student body. Section S. FRONT ROW: Michele Hurst, Renee Matsler, Wendy Taylor Csenior lieutenantj, Angie Williamson, jodi Murray. BACK ROW: Jeannie Williams, Stephanie McKennon, Suzanne Quick, Tammie Winblood. Design by Alicia Monroe Ale Section 6. FRONT ROW: Paula Auerbach, Mary Herrera fsenior lieutenantj, Angie Kristi Mitchell. BACK ROW: Cari Chambers, Carolyn Dodd, Stephanie Hallforcl Cunningham.

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s 1 . A N-fi as. DIXIE BELLES B hind the team Spirit was strenth- ened by Dixie Belle participation dur- ing pep rallies. m S T g. i 6 SX Rim. trtf t O rf' The Dixie Belle Hoedown was held at the Austin Patio Dude Ranch. Lisa Groce fseniorj and Gary Guess fBell seniorj enjoy a country barbecue dinner before the dance. Pboiv by Andy Dodmn. 'KJ V7 t the pep rallies and at the football games they performed with the precision of a Swiss watch or a finely tuned Mercedes. The sparkling smiles they flashed at their audiences never hinted at the sweaty summer days or the frosty winter mornings they spent perfecting their routines. Each of the members was forced to earn their Dixie Belle status by meeting the tough requirements placed upon them by their sponsor, Missjudy Pelton. Although the girls did not enter any competitions, they attended a summer camp in june where they learned over fifty new routines. The lieutenants returned home to teach the other members the new movements. The benefits of being a Dixie Belle are evident. The recognition and social benefits helped make up for the long hours of practice. Excess money was a necessity, when paying the bills for uniforms, props, and gifts for the senior members and Miss Peltong the many collections amounted to hundreds of dollars. Despite the drawbacks and obvious disadvantages of achieving Dixie Belleship, it continues to attract hundreds of new hopefuls each year at tryout time. Ccontinued on page 138D R7 3500 5. FRONT ROWS KHCH Spfirel, Alifil NCl50H llUfli0f lifuffnanll. Cheryl Nofkefi Section 4. FRONT ROW: Kelly Cartwright, Marlee Ray fsenior lieutenantj, Michelle .CK ROWI Penny Diiflilf, ROXSHC KECHEI, KHYCU KUTISEY. McDaniel, Debbie Roark. BACK ROW: Kristi Voorhics, Kim Deggans, Marque Wied, Krist Daily. Dixie Belles 137

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sv-x XQ., ui J , gras V Q ' 3 ..5 t is ction 7. FRONT ROW1 Kelly Dixson, Crissyjuarez, Ronda Tallent, Susan Simpson. Captain-Elect: Tricia Terry, Capraing KCK ROW: Lee Ann Winnett, Beth McCullough, Kelle O'Pry ljuriior lieutenantl, Pam Fflida Hawkins. ton. As they are announced by the mascot, Debora Gomez, julie George, and Vicki Schlim fseniorsj prepare to perform. The tambourine routine was performed to Pac-Man at the Nimitz pep rally. The first pep rally was held in order to raise spirit against the Vikings, As a part of the entertainment, the Dixie Belles perform a novelty routine to Rock Around the Clock. V Cooperation between the band and the Dixie Belles is important at each football game. Robin Harrison Cseniorj and Patti Hancock Cjuniorj keep the rhythm to a new song as they attempt to cheer the Rebels to a victory over Trinity. Working hard to learn their routine, the Dixie Belles practice before school for the Homecoming game perfor- mance. The song Old Man River was played to the cube routine. Dixie Belles 159