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

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In the first inning of the Haltom game, Dale Akers fseniorl hit a bloop single to center field which turned into a double as a result of l-laltom leaving second base uncovered in order to field his hit. This baseball team went on to a landslide victory, 120. Photo by Doug Wallace. 92 Twenty wins not enough to recapture V - 80 Division

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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

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orts , rogression e We weren't unpredictable until the very end, then we surprised everyone when we were still playing baseball after the regular season ended because we were the district champions. The rest of the year, we were predictable, yes there were high points fDale Akers opening kick-off return against the Arlington Colts for t our first touchdown of the seasonj and there were the lows Qlosing to Haltom not once but twice in Basketballj. 4 We only won one district title, but we were exciting. If you totaled all the games and meets 1 for the entire year we won more than we lost which proved that after going through the mo- i tions and emotions of the year we were winners. r -x. 1 Gil! K.. am 1.--,-,.T,g' ......-...- -Chaim . 108 Highlighted Tennis by talent takes a lot we ' U ixt A wg N' ' X 1 xwiqu-silk wimsf' X L .Q ,Q ri. .fl x-,mi pu se 5. eccs 5'QN,,., or item... .a Sports Motion 81