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

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Skimming over notes in third period reporting class Frances Carpenter fjuniorl refreshes her memory for an up- coming quiz, Keeping notebooks for classes proved especially helpful when the subjects covered a wide range o information. Photo by Kevin Campbell. gf V t,.,...w ' -9 A secluded spot in the library proved to be just the place to try and get a little reading in for Natee Kieta chai fsophomoreb. The library remained open after school until 4:00 so students could make use of it, Pboto by Paige Liggett. Before and after school the foyer was one of the areas most frequented by students with studying time on their hands. Diana Hud- nall fseniorj waits for a ride home. Studying 71

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t's 8:55 p. . and 'm not prepared t's 8:00 p.m. A solitary student sits quietly in his room, staring at pages on which the words become a blur. Suddenly, as Bob Seger's emotion-filled voice comes over the radio, the student reaches over and cranks the volume up a little louder. Checking the time again at 8:03, he resists the urge to join his fami- ly watching reruns in the family room. One more desperate attempt to look at the pages scattered across the bed, but it's no use. He begins to sing the familiar words to Night Moves, letting the music carry him away for a few relaxing moments, Seger fades off the radio, but the student keeps on singing, doing a solo on the chorus. Five minutes later the student works up enough energy to glance back at the scattered pages, This time the pages look back at him laughing sadistically, promising to keep him up until midnight. Another clock check, already 8:15, time for a snack break. After a quick trip to the kitchen, he reenters the bedroom, carry- ing a large bowl of ice cream smothered with chocolate and a diet soda. Feeling refreshed after the break, the student determinedly grabs a page and reads the words repeatedly. He does the same with two more pages. A comes over the radio announcing that it's 8:55. Disbelief washes over the student's face as he realizes he's actually been studying for almost thirty minutes. He's not been staring into space, not singing, not even eating. He's been doing some actual, down-to-earth, old- fashioned, honest to goodness studying. Over- come with pride, he begins packing the papers neatly away in his folder. It's 9:00 p.m. and the same solitary student lies quietly in his room, staring at walls on which the pictures become a blur. In the back of his mind, Night Moves is playing over and over. For a moment he becomes Bob Seger standing in the spotlight in front of thirty thou- sand people, pouring his heart out to strangers. One final clock check reveals that it's 10:00 o'clock. Wondering if he will pass tomorrow's test, or if the girl in his Algebra class thinks he's a jerk, the student shuts his eyes and drifts off to sleep. -julie Richards junior theme takes a great deal of time consuming effort and studying of another kindjim Hurlbert fjuniorj works to collect information on his subject, Edgar Allan Poe. Pham by Doug Wallare. ,Z W ' A Wi iq. viifi, MMNHW Cramming for a Test, Francene Kratky seeks the aid ofa fellow student Carolyn Tunnell Qjuniorsj. Although teachers advise against last minute studying, it is an accepted part of high school life. Photo by Kevin Campbell 70 in F k Marrejarqueline King

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All you have to do is suit out and play a while, but there is no reason to Sweat Awaiting a return, Thoa N g u y e n Csophornorej concentrates on keeping her eye On the ball. Tennis was a popular alter- native to P.E. Photo by Tonya Saldana. A newcomer to Richland was a first period Bowling class. Classes were held at Richland Bowl and students enrolled were asked to pay a fee to cover equipment. David Darnell fjuniorl prac- tices his bowl- ing skills. Photo by joe Fitz- pazrirk. 72 D gn hy Marieilatqueline King hysical education, just the mention of the words brings about a feeling of dread for many students. The idea of really going to class and exerting yourself to the point of exhaustion doesn't appeal to many people at 8:00 in the morning. This prospect made the P.E. alternatives very appealing to most, who found they were required to have a semester of physical education. Students found a growing number of choices available, some of which even sounded a bit exciting. The more agile and flexible welcomed gymnastics as their source of exercise. Tennis was one of the more popular substitutes, and tennis classes could often be found on frosty mornings chasing that eversliding Wilson ball across the court. Relative newcomers to the P.E. scene were weightlifting and bowling. Many guys and even a few girls trying to improve their physiques chose to pump iron instead of play kickhall. Bowling, which was new to Richland, offered a more relaxing and less strenuous sport. Here students met at Richland Bowl in the mornings to concentrate their efforts on knocking down the pins that stood defyingly still on the far end ofthe lane. Though each course differed in the amount of skill required to accomplish its goal, all courses were an outlet for the stored energy that accumulates from day to day. julie Richards Boys often engaged in one on one games of basketball. Keith Davis fsophomorej maneuvers to out do his opponent Keith Hutchins Csophomorej. Photo by: Tony Saldana.