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

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CHOIR Hitting key notes . Singing and enthusiasm go hand in hand for the Rebellaires during the many performances given. t was a long bus trip, commented Eugene Casilio Cjuniorj, but the experience that I got was well worth the time and effort put into it. The trip to Nashville was undoubtedly the highlight of the year. Visiting the Country Music Hall of fame and 6' the Grand Ole Opry plus a few other sights along the way, the choir enjoyed five days of singing mixed with fun. The Rebel Choir was one of two choirs from Texas that was selected to sing at the American Choral Directors' Association Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. There were two performances which were on the same program as the choir from the University of Texas in Austin. lt was great see- ing the students pull together and work hard. It's something that all directors dream about and work for. This year it became reality and was a special time for all who were involved, explained Miss Patricia Neighbors, choir director. The thing that impressed Miss Neighbors the most was the way the students prepared for the trip. They were willing to work very hard and anticipated the good results that inevitably came from the trip. It was great seeing the students pull together and work hard and have the opportunity to perform for such a prestigious association, added Miss Neighbors with a smile on her face. fcont. on page 154D Rebel Choir. FRONT ROW: Valentina VanZant, Alicia Beckelman, Michelle Smart, Eugene Casilio, Stan King, Paul Dickinson, Weston Pollock, Nick Abdo, Ken Kito, julie Ridenour, Debbie Henshaw, Ed- wina Roseberry. SECOND ROW: Lisa Gauthier, julie George, Stacy Leverton, Sherry Shaffer, Regena Ragan, Pat Kelley, joe Fitzpatrick, Mike Morgan, Shawn Law, Mike McMarthy, Andy Busbee, Mickey Poehler, Kim Burris, Tanya Howard, Chandra Norton, Raeanne Hunt, Kelly Poindexter. BACK ROW: Sharon Flent, Margaretta Chappell, Emily Pietz, Shelly Syren, james Stanton, jeff Gerke, Walt Garrison, Chuck Hunter, Willie jones, Terry jordan, Terry Parish, Claud Barnett, Allen Cathey, Courteney Coleman, Cindy Long, Paula Paschall, Tracy Holland, Kristi Mack. Choir 153

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As a member of the Concert Choir. Beth Collins lsophomorel is featured with a solo at the Christmas concert. To help celebrate the Christmas season, the annual Christmas concert was performed at night for parents and friends. Elizabeth Leuenroth Csophomorel and Kellie Norcott Cjuniorj are members of the girls' choir. r l The fall concert, which was a new idea, allowed all the choirs to sing several numbers. The Concert Choir takes their turn at the performance. At the start of the year, the Rebel Choir made its debut at the fall concert. The concert was presented at night to show off many talents. Rebellaires, FRONT ROW: Cindy Long, Courteney Coleman Chan dra Norton, Tanya Howard. SECOND ROW: Eugene Casilio Allen Cathey, Andy Busbee, Nick Abdo. THIRD ROW: Michelle Smart Regena Ragan, Alicia Beckelman, Sherry Shaffer. BACK ROW Mike McCarthy,james Stanton,jeft' Gerkeuloe Fitzpatrick. Design by Paige Liggrtr

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CHOIR ey otes he choirs worked so hard on the Nashville trip that their concerts, which had been in the past very traditional, became lighter, with the annual Dixieland Special being more of a variety show. This was the first year, though, for the choirs to have a fall concert, with all four choirs performing. Also, the Rebellaires had their own show in May, which was unusual. Every year students receive the honor of being named to all-region choir. This year seven students, Michelle Smart, Valentina VanZandr, Stephanie Hunter Cjuniorsj, Tanya Howard fseniorj, Chandra Norton fsophomorej, Nick Abdo and Willie jones Cseniorsj were named to all-region. Tanya Howard and Nick Abdo went the next step further and were named to all-state choir in Austin. Many hours went into the preparation for the many events the choirs were involved in. The trip to Nashville carried the weight as far as work was concerned, but, as many choir students commented, It was well worth it! - Paige Liggett. Concerts were a time to exhibit the singing talents of the choirs. Rehearsing on the stage during fourth period was necessary for the Rebellaires to get ready for the annual Dixieland Specialjames Stanton, Cindy Long Cjuniorsj and Allen Cathey fseniorj sing and dance to One Photo by Tony Saldana. Concert Choir. FRONT ROW: jason VanNoy, Cami Daniell, Emily Rarcliffe, Beth Collins, Cathy Creese, Paula Drew, Mindy Mayhall, Amy Pate, Risa Sherbet, Tracey Pritchard, Russell Kennemet. SECOND ROW: Robert McNeill, Poleana Makahunaniu, Kelly Howard, Shari Sukigara, Beth Utzinger, Shellen Terry, Laurie Davison, Cyndy Coley, Brenda Patterson, Karrie Boler, Melissa Narramore, jerry Guiterrez. BACK ROW: Brian Cobb, Danny Boggs, Paul Stafford, David Ever- man, Steve Taylor, joel Yeatts, Troy Anthony, john Keating, joey Zierer, Chad Burroughs, Luke Adams. Design hy Paige Liggett