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

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1? if miie' if fi' ..! Q? With the football team struggling through district, participation in dress-up days lacking, the students began having skeptical thoughtsg but ...WeWon Rivalry and competi- tion. Two of the most important words in foot- ball. Somehow those words just can not ade- quately describe the feel- ings between Haltom and Richland. Feelings that have been passed down from older brothers and sisters, even mothers and fathers. It has endured ever since the first graduating seniors walked out the doors of Richland in 1962 and set out to con- quer the world. .llii-1 As members of Student Council, Kyle Ballard and Scott Kinnaird Cseniorsj helped in the building of the bonhre. The bonfire, a traditional event held the night before the annual Haltom football game, was cancelled for future years due to student misconduct. Pboro by Doug Wallace, A lot of changes been bonfire swept through made since then, and the school making 1982 even more changes will the last year for that come in the fu t u r e . T h e season had not gone in the right direction You can't keep a good for the football School down. team, and an underlying fear gripped the stu- dent body. After six trium- phant years would this be the year the Buffs wouldn't burn? That thought weighed heavily on the minds of everyone throughout the week. Low-key spirit and tru- ly lacking dress-up days made even the most over-confident person have semi-hidden doubts. Those doubts should have been directed at the student body as news of students drinking at the traditional event. Despite the dragging week, the football players decided to show Haltom, You can't keep a good school down. For the seventh straight year we tangled with the orange and black and came out on top. Perhaps we need- ed this win more than any of the others since it renewed our pride in our school and restored the positive feelings that we were the best. Responsibility for the igniting and controlling the fire fell upon the Richland Hills Fire Department. Cheerleaders and Student Council officers Margo Hernandez, Colin McCall, Mark Burleson, Shelly Bartula Cseniorsj, Courtney Coleman fjuniorj, Ryan Rider, Darrell Barrow Qseniorsj and the fire truck led the caravan of cars from the high school to the bonfire. Photo by Doug Wallace. Haltorn Week 21

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l 20 iunrw lu iui.i.,.l.i c...il..Mi Skits in the pep rallies were ulternarelx performed by dif- ferent groups such as the cheerleaders, spirit club and the drama club. Faculty members Mr Gene lfondren, Mr. Robert Cowen and Mr. David Parker took their turn with other teachers at the llalromf Rithland pep rally where they porrraxed Dixie characters such as johnny Reb, cheerleaders, Dixie Belles, band members and football players. Plwtn by Ilffnlg Untzfftziz' The Haltom-Richland pep rally featured the ceremony of the burial of the Haltom Buf- falo. Officers of the Student Council Mark Burleson, Arden Cathey, Ryan Rider and Darrell Barrow lseniorsl are among the mourners at the funeral. Pffolu by Doug Welfare. Q Rf ' rv tx . The post-game victory party began before the final horn sounded. Varsity players Roger Starky and Scott Bonner Cjuniorsl Celebrate the narrow victory over Haltom, Photo by Doug Wallace. Dressed in black, Regena Ragan fsophomorej mourns the death of the Haltom Buffalo by singing a funeral march to the tune of The House ofthe Ris- ing Sun with the other members of the Rebellaires. Pfwlu by Doug Wallare. -nun ., . .L s S

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r 22 D Music was a major factor in creating the pre-Christmas vaca- tion atmosphere. Stacy Lever- ton Cjuniorj, Willie jones fseniorl, Pat Kelly lsophomorel and Mike Morgan fjuniorj go on an impromptu caroling spree with the Rebel Choir, Photo by Doug Wallare Frigid weather made condi- tions uncomfortable during the annual German Club Christmas caroling party. Kelle O'Pry, Karen West and Roxanne Keener fjuniorsj read over their next song. Decorating the upper bran- ches of the red-flocked, seven foot Christmas tree was left to Mark Burleson fseniorb one of the taller student council members. It was a balmy 70 degrees outside, but there remained a lingering an- ticipation for a White Christmas. Student Council added a truly unusual touch to the holiday season with their selection of red, flocked Christmas tree. The spirit of giving was plentiful during the holiday season. Student Council, F.H.A., and Drama all esign by Marreglacquellne King r V . ,,,. if - L.. Shoppmg, Smgmg and G1V1Hg David Barnett provides instrumental backup for German Club Caroling. Many clubs raised money for the needy. Anticipation swelled as students prepared for holiday season. came bearing gifts of canned goods, clothing, and money. Excitement grew as school reared to a close. Young Lifers were pack- ing up for a ski trip, while others were simply crav- ing a good snow fall for Christmas. School- sponsored parties were a little more than abun- dant, while club members were anxious to O' 'XR come together. Christmas caroling with German Club warm- ed everyone's heart, even though there was a little rip of jack Frost in the air. On the final day, elfishly-garbed Student Council members wandered around halls delivering cookie-grams and Christmas cheer. The last week was finally over, and two weeks of freedom lay ahead. All could now return home and envision snow on the ground and water skis under the Christmas tree. Suzanne Compton. A new method used to raise money was the Cookie Gram. Sponsored by the student coun- cil, the cookies were delivered to the recipients by singing elves Allen Cathey, Randy Kel- ly, Colin McCall and Ryan Rider Cseniotsl. The cost was 3450. Photo by Doug Wallace