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

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Friday of Howdy Week was designated as Red, White, and Blue Day. The football jerseys, cheerleading, uniforms and the massive colors were more than evident throughout the pep rally and the day. The pep rally and game against Bowie concluded the festivities of Howdy week. Pboro by Doug Wallace. A familiar twosome, Gayle Cunningham and Buddy Coleman Csophomoresj were among the few who remembered Hat Day. As stu- dent council members, both were urged to participate in order to encourage others. Pbota by Kevin Campbell. On the Monday of Howdy week, Alicia Nelson Cjuniorj helps in the success of the stu- dent council event of Hat Day. Howdy week was delayed until the week of September 20-24 which concluded with the tradi- tional Howdy week dance. Photo by Doug Wallace. Howdy Week 13

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Participating in the Howdy Week spirit, Todd Hedgcoth fseniorj casually wears his hair in the latest punk fashion. Throughout the week, Punk Day proved to be the most favorite day ofthe majority ot' the students. Photo by Tarty Salanda. lorescent, intense. Some strands were green, some pink and many blue. Some heads sported a kaleidoscope of colors, while others went for the solid color look. But the peculiarity did not stop there. That was only the beginning - the beginning of the oddest day of the year Punk Day. The attire, thought by some to be a little more than gutsy, ranged from glad bags to sequin- studded midriffs and leather-look spandex curve-hugging pants. Fishnet hose and rhinestone covered cat- eyed glasses in odd hues were Punk musts for Sometimes it happen We are known for going to -t K the extreme but blue hair. lust a bit abnormal, but not for 'Punk Day the total look, as were furry shoes and excessive make-up. Although no day equaled Punk Day's popularity, jersey Day was a big winner, especially for seniors who chose to wear the jersey of their prospective college, while others wore church, pro-ball or school jerseys. Hawaiian Day put the week into swing as many chose to enrobe themselves in their dad's polychromatic shirt he bought in 1975, but very few, namely senior Rodney Beene, went for the gusto in an authentic grass skirt. Red, White and Blue Day tied up the week as the morning pep rally was virtually a sea of color. H o w d y W e e k concluded with an anti- climactic game against the Bowie Volunteers. The Saturday night dance, however, was a huge success. Howdy W e e k , i n i t s encouragement of school-wide enthusiasm, was enjoyed not only by the sophomores, for whom it truly exists, but for all who participated in the week-long deviation from the norm. - Katie Eklund Mr. Richard Davis of the North Richland Hills City Council presented Lisa Allred, Miss Texas and 1980 graduate of Richland with the proclama- tion declaring September 21, 1982 as Lisa Allred Day. Photo by Scott Bnrgoon.

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Amidst the clutter, Michelle Cox Qemployeej begina a new mum. The middle of October becomes very busy at jans florist in preparation for Homecoming. Photo hy Andy Doulton. The festivities of Homecoming revolved around the foyer with music, a dance floor and a bar for refreshments. Kelly Hatcher fseniorb participates on the Friday of October 29 by wearing the traditional mum for Homecoming. Photo hy Andy Dodron, 1 i Q ..,: j X Q 6,-f vi 4' ,. 5. Assembling a mum takes time, patience and practice. Mary Ann Smith fmanagerj ties stems together in prepara- tion for a triple mum, Phoza hy Andy Dodron. t xo The jingle of bells can be heard throughout the halls on Homecoming Day. Sherry Harmon Cseniorj talks in the foyer during the Homecoming festivities, Photo hy Andy Dodron, our hy Andi intrtitrm