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

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lf A fv- ff . , rl . , ,f ff V if ,fl if 7 .fa E i x ' if t 1 ii , X a as xl . 'H fer lf' LouAnn Radkeg Bobby Ray-Athletics, History, Angela Renfro-Counselor Connie Renfro-Deaf Interpreturg Tommy Rollins-Trainer, Ray Russell-Woodshop Margaret Sanders-Secretary, Patricia Secoy-Foods and Nutrition, Cheerleading Sponsorg Jerry Sessions-Biology Mary Shilcuttg Marian Staples- History, Courts and Trials, J .W. Stewart-P.E Lanona Stewart-Home and Family, Loy J . Sturch, Kay Thompson- Algebra, Trigonometry Ron Tillery-Calculus, Trigonometry, Don Tipps-Counselorg Rachel Toombs-French Kimbell is major asset to students When they built Richland, twenty-six years ago, no one knew of the added bonus that came with a teacher who came with the fixtures. Minerva Kimbell, Spanish teacher at Richland for its twenty-six year history, has brought more than Spanish to Richland. She has brought an attitude of learning, of self accomplishments, and of the importance of seeking something new. The satisfaction of seeing the students respond, progress, and able to express themselves correctly in Spanish, is my favorite part of teaching. said Mrs. Kimbell. She expects her students to learn and to come prepared to work because they are capable of working. I expect them to do their very best and to come ready to work. Students have so much potential but it just lies there, if they don't work at it. she said. Mrs. Kimbell also places a lot of importance in trying new things. Learning a foreign language and its culture introduces students to a new way of life. One way Kimbell does this is through the annual Spanish trip to Mexico. You become a well-rounded person by trying different things. When you only know about one thing you become bored and boring. Travel broadens you, because you can learn how others live. My 26 years at Richland have been a great part of my life. To all Rebels, I wish to you much happiness and good blessings. said Kimbell. Just as Mrs. Kimbell holds her students in a special place, so Richland holds her. As such a cherished asset, she has become a part of Richland, and even more valuable to the school than the fixtures she came with. Faculty 191

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW After months of speculation, the TEA dismissed the NAACP's claim that the Rebel theme was discriminatory. The TEA said there was no basis for such a statement. For the eleventh consecutive years, Richland beat Haltom in football. The score was 35-10 this time. Valerie Cleere was named Homecoming Queen during halftime at the Burleson game. Richland defeated the Elks 38-0. The twenty-sixth graduating class totaled 615 members. Five athletic groups - girls basketball, boys basketball, gymnastics, golf, and individual members of the track teams - qualified for post- season competition. The boys gymnastics team missed repeating as state champs by less than a point. The girls also finished second in state. However, Richland has both all-around champs: Todd Stephens and Kim Thrasher. The Don't Mess with Dixie campaign motivated students to take pride in their school. Various groups and clubs cleaned up trash on school grounds and did general maintenance on the building. Despite a combined batting average of over .350, the baseball team missed the playoffs. Gary Morris returned to Richland to receive the Outstanding Alumni award. AT the Arlington football game, he sang the National Anthem and Slow Dixie . Harold Reeves became Richland's only National Merit Scholar for 1986-1987. Luellyn North was named Valedictorian with a 100 average. Craig Smith took Salutatorian by posting a grade average of 99.85. Class rankings were determined using a weighted grading system for the first time. 192 Design by Shannon Tucker.