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

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Well-earned respect The Lady Rebs earned recognition deserving as ci championship team Joanne and jenna were the best post players Itve heard of and seen. They helped the team get as far as we did. But they couldn't have done it without Mindie, Missie, and Lana. Without their passing to the inside and their defense, we coudn't have won. We coudn't have gone as far as we did if it wasnyt for the team work- ing as a whole. Karrie Gartner. Design by Karen Laird Jenna Hawkins was known for her balance of the scoring attack. She was a member of the District 7-5A First Team. Mindie Markham was known for her passing ability. She was selected as the best defensive player in Dis- trict 7-5A. Missie Markham was known for her passing ability. She was a mem- ber of the District 7-5A Second Team. These five girls pulled the team up off its feet and kept it going. The other girls on the team could not have done it without their co- operation, which helped to make the team a whole. The final season record of 33-2-0 li Setting up the play, Mindie Markham llll dribbled in for two points against L.D. Bell. Mindie was named Best Defensive Player in the district. Photo by Mark Hejnicki. Setting up the play , Missie Markham 1121 dribbled in for two points against L,D Bell. Photo by Mark Hejnicki. was one of the best in Coach Rays many years of coaching both girls and boys basketball teams. lt was also the best record for the basketball at Rich- land. The Lady Rebs were the Star Tel- egram's top ranked team during the season. Although they had fallen a point short of the Regional Chapmionship title, their outstanding team unity and dedication proved that the Lady Rebs were worthy of a Championship Team's respect, Karen Laird. Two more points for the Lady Rebs! Lana Rutledge l10J made a shot in the game against L.D. Bell. Photo by Mark Hejnicki,

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The girls had ex- cellent team spirit, t h e b e s t t e a m Richland has had and probably ever will have, said C o a c h L a S h a n Malunowe. i- Regional Champs Girls Varsity team receives All-American Honors Losing two meets to the State Champion L. D. Bell may have made the Richland Girls Gymnas- tics Team second best in scores, but their dedication proved to be first rate. The three main contributors to the team were Kim Thrasher, Janet Rardin, and Katie Heenan. Each were members of the All-American Team. Kim was the best high school gymnast that Texas ever had. She is the only one ever to win three consecutive All-Around Champion- ships. Katie was considered to be the most valuable to the team be- cause of her consistent work in all events. Janet stood out when she made finals in three events at state. She was fifth All-Around and a con- The Girls Varsity Gymnastics Team FRONT ROW: Tina Sullivan, Janet Rardin, Laura Brunner, Camille Rogers, and Kim Thrasher. BACK ROW: Katie Heenan, Coach LaShan Malunowe, and Kim Bulaich. The Girls Junior Varsity Gymnastics Team FRONT ROW:Wendie Cain, Melissa Larsen, Becky Perry, Jana Patton, Nikki Moore, Michelle Redding, and Brandy Johnson. SECOND ROW:Christie Chadwick, Kim Nelson, Misty Jones, Jill Carney, Irene Bamundage, and Coach LaShan Malunowe. BACK ROW:Shannon Spencer, Jill Jeffries, Deanna Gilbert, Kim Davis, and Tracy Satterfield. Desinged by Karen Laird sistent performer all year, said Coach LaShan Malunowe. The girls success was also due to practices during the season which were usually three hours long. The first thirty minutes were allotted for stretching and strength. That was followed by using equipment and five to eight routines in each event. The last fifteen minutes were used for conditioning and flexibility. All this hard work paid off when the girls attained second at District, first at Regionals, and second at State. Karen Laird. The Varsity Girls Gymnastics Team proudly displayed their second place trophy they recieved at State. The girls lost only to Bell in their gymnastics season. Photo by Trish Briscoe. tax?-, V img.. s,51r J Q il 3 af sag wtf ill? L if . F f U vi If 1 mg..- ima