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

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Stiff competition When the high school walls took on the ap- pearance of the Demo- cratic Convention it could mean only one thing elections. Although our elections did not merit nation wide, they were, for a while anyway, the most important event in the lives of the ten candi-dates. Among those ten can- didates emerged only six winners. For some the tedious hours spent creating posters, writing speeches, and organizing campaigns amounted to nothing more than another growing experi- enceg for some they pave- ign by Suzanne Compton Elections fiercely close, Randy Wright Cjuniorj succeeds as Vice President. ed the road to victory. One thing held true throughout the elections. There were almost no walkaway races. The competition was fierce and the struggle to gain a title resembled trench warfare. After the battle, peace prevailed the halls. Friends resumed friend- ships and rivals became comrades, a little wound- ed a little fatigued, and a lot wiser. - julie Richards Selecting a campaign manager is one of the most difficult tasks of elections. Karen West fjuniorj nervously looks on as Kris Keller Cseniorj presents her campaign to the audience. Photo by Doug Wallure Great time and expense is spent on elections. Kim Kelley fjuniorj spends hours hanging up posters and ribbons. Photo by Doug Wallare i

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Tension, anxiety and honor are all a part of the assembly which answers Who's What? Tension, anxiety and chills straightened the bodies of the nominees and produced forced smiles on their nervous faces. The lingering an- ticipation of hearing ones name called, as each nominee silently counted the ones who had already been relieved and made the successful trek to the stage. Although Who's Who meant no more than a new dress or suit to many, it represented that much- needed pat on the back to fifteen seniors. The night proved to be a double treat for Mark Burleson Cseniorj who had Ending the assembly on a traditional note, the Rebellaires, singing slow Dixie, are joined on stage with Mark Burleson and Shelly Bartula Cseniorsj who had just been named johnny Reb and Miss Dixie. Photo by Doug Wallare the uncanny honor of be- ing chosen as both johnny Reb and senior favorite. Shelly Bartula Cseniorj was chosen as Miss Dixie by her peers. Due to the large number of prospec- tive Who's Who mem- bers, fifteen were chosen instead of the tradi- tional ten. Sweethearts for teams and clubs were also presented instead of being called to the stage, in order to shorten the formerly lenghty event. Panty hose and slips flew through the girl's restroom, as the transfor- mation from church attire to party clothes oc- it represented that much-needed pat on the back to fifteen seniors curred. The newly pur- chased frocks had served their purpose by 8:30, as the formality ceased and the dancing began. Katie Eklund A taste of the 1950's was given by the Rebellaires at the assembly. Andy Busbee Cseniorj and Michelle Smart Cjuniorj take part in singing Bandstand Boogie. Pbom by Doug Wallace Chosen by the basketball team to be their sweetheart, Rhonda Callaway Cseniorl is escorted by Kris Keller Cseniorj during the presentation of team and club sweethearts. Photo by Doug Wallace Who's Who Assembly 51

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.:,. s iw 3 5994 'Cv 'T '6 . s j .ml 1.1. Lt - Mark Cooke Qjuniorj, assisted by friend David Barnes Cjuniorj use ribbons to draw at- tention during elections. Cooke was elected president of the stu- dent body. Photo hy Doug Wallace fl wr i LJ Performing the cheer Mov- ing On, Penny Daniels fjuniorj exemplifies the coordination needed to be a cheerleader. Photo hy Doug Wallace Lora Bartula Csophomorej projects her voice throughout the auditorium during cheerleader tryouts. Lora was one of three sophomores to be chosen as cheerleader. Photo by Doug Wallace - 1 1.4, ...lr Qi' 1 I Ribbons and posters are most evident during election time. Spelling out names and cover- ing the foyer doors was one of the predominant places to ex- pose the desires of the can- didates. Photo hy: Tony Saldana. Present Student Council Of- ficers, officer candidates, and campaign managers discuss strategy, and await nervously. Photo hy Doug Wallace Kristi Mitchell Cjuniorl presents her campaign speech to the attentive audience. Kristi ran unopposed for the position of Secretary. Photo by Doug Wallace Elections 53