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

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Beginning ii new pro- ject, liillx Phillips lsemori masters his teulmique on the hand saw. Woodshop. ol'- tiered throughout the day, serves as an elec- tive for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Pfwlff fn 'l'rw'i Safifflrlu. Dts.gii1i.Kti,,Miitt .32 - Q' It i ,ommw ,,,.t.. .ww 'Q X we www .ir-lf M' is xx Woodshop provides students with an opportunity to learn the correct skills in using shop machinery as well as allowing one to create through the use of them. One such mafhine is the drill press which is mainly used for placing the final touches on names made Of' wood. Plmivi lg Tony Sufilmm In fourth period, Rat Russell ftiafultyl demonstrates the turret: pr-itetiiires tor using the router. The router is used to round edges for decorative design Plum, li, 'Img 5y1liI,m,1 x Qt

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f.Q,aa Looking for an assignment due, Gary Engasser fsophomorel checks to see if he has the correct paper. Algebra was one of the several recommended math courses for college-bound students. Photo by Tony Sandana. jffl Setting out to solve new Probleihl hallenges to some people are a way of life. They set out to solve new problems and overcome setbacks. Then again, some people avoid challenges and break into a cold sweat when so much as the smallest of problems arises. Among the more challenging of the courses offered to us were the variations of the sciences, health and endless math classes. Many students took these difficult courses in preparation for college or a high technology career. Beginning with biology and advancing to physiology, chemistry, oceanography, psychology and sociology, students worked their way up the ladder toward success. Though it must be true that there are others who sat in math classes and felt as though they had slipped into a twilight zone of binomials, trinomials and quadratic equations, the majority of students were able to cope. There were any number of classes designed to encourage the best of math scholars to keep progressing. Unlike some classes, missing a week of one of these courses could mean a year of unending confusion. However, most students struggled for breezedj through which ever the case may have been and went on to brave the next level. They aimed for the top and then worked to achieve their goals. -julie Richards I Under Close Scrutiny 77

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Sanding, grinding, individualism and responsibility provides A Unique Class Long, tedious hours were spent grinding and sanding. Students used their time and imaginations to produce the inanimate ob- ject of their choice. Anxiety lingered until the finished product prevailed. It was this anticipation that put that extra little something into their work. To the members of woodshop it was the quality, not the quantity, that was the main factor. This quality was manufactured under the instruction of Ray Russell Cfacultyj. Although none of this would have been possible without his help, Mr. Russell stated Most of the guys just make their own kinds of things. Whether the students did it all on their own or with help and advice, they gained a sense of responsibility and individuality. Responsibility made woodshop a unique course. Students shared their projects with Working on his class project, Gary Snow Qjuniorj runs a 2 x 4 through the joiner. The joinet is used to smooth wood for a more precise fit. Pboto by Tony Saldana. S one another, benefiting from other's mis- takes, failures, and achievements. The in- dividuality in each student was obvious, as it luminized through a veneer of soiled clothing and distressed faces. Woodshop was not only a class of in- terest, but also a source of economical sup- port. The exhibits of many students were sold, thus giving the producer a handsome profit, Recreational purposes rested on the minds of several students. Water skis and belly-boards were made, with the thoughts of summer sun and water sports in mind. Extremely unusual ping-pong rackets with a hand clip were invented. These helped pre- vent the average ping-pong player from strain by carrying out the hard tasks of retrieving a falling ping-pong racket. The effort by the students excelled any other aspect of the course. Even if a project ended with disastrous results, there was still a feeling of accomplishment. And, after all the expense, detailed work, and sandy gog- gles, all agreed that the effort was worth- while. Suzanne Compton Wood Shop is a unique class which encourages responsibility and individualism. Most of the guys just make their own kinds of things. Ray Russell ffacultyl Pbozo by Andy Dodion, After adding the var- nish, Kenny Harms fsophomorel begins the final stages in preparing his gun rack by assembling it. Shop students not only make projects for themselves but also sell the work for rofit. Pboto by Tony Saljana. Special emphasis is placed on tidiness and tool organization. Each tool has its own place and students are asked to make certain to return them. Todd Hamilton Csophomorej conforms to this responsibility. Pboto by Andy Dodmn. Cutting It Close 79