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

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N . 'il' x ll' 5 H Raising Spirits Higher Pep rallies promoted spirit not only for the football team but for the entire school. Friday afternoons were a time of unity and fun. By: Lori Urban As you walked down the hall you could hear the beat of the drums coming from the gymnasium. The cheerleaders shouted as other stu- dents joined in. You walked through the gym doors and saw streamers and balloons hung from the basketball hoops and Rebel Flags throughout the crowd. You pushed your way through the screaming people a-ndl 'dliimbed up on the bleachers ireadiy ttfo lbecome one of .tliie many spirited Rebels at a Friday afternoon pep rally. Pep Rallies were a chance for students to show school spirit whether by attendance or by par- ticipation. l love going to .pep ral- lies. lt really gives us the chance to show off all the school spirit we have, Kevin Hilliard said fill. Not only those who attended, but the students who actively partic- ipated enjoyed cheering on the Aft the pep ries the llnand played an essential part in the entertainment. Drum .Majors Stacey Floyd and Jennifer Hill ll2l prepare for the next number. At the end of the pep rally seniors gather around in the center to sing Slow Dixie. This has been traditional for many years. The Haltom-Richland pep rally dis- played many acts which promoted laughter and excitement. Jason Kendall flll an- nounces the David Letterman skit per- formed by the Student Council. football team. Many groups con- tributed to make every pep rally a success, The cheerleaders organ' ized and prepared cheers while .the Dixie Belles perfected their -rou- tines. tilt takes a lot of time and effort to prepare a routine for a pep rally, said Anne Uribe l12l. But, Dixie Belles were not the only ones who worked hard. The Band prac- ticed music during the week so they could entertain flue students with one of their favorites like Johnny B. Goodef' Johnny Rebs jumped onto the floor and spelled L'Rebels to promote spirit. On several oc- casions the Student Council per- formed humorous :skits about that ,nights opposing itteam. What better way to fire up a football team than with a -motiva- tional pep rally. Pep rallies became a part of every student's life - especially the life of a Rebel. Being in top physical condition is cer- tainly a must for a cheerleader, Ronna Caruthers l12l goes all out to show her enthusiasm during the Lamar pep rally. Pep rallies fired up the players for the game that night. It gave them reassurance that their school was supportive of them, Gala French I1 21. PEP RALLIES

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Tradilion calls lor new tvachvrs to kiss the Rebel Flag on the gym fluor rluring the first pep rally, Mr. Chris Kmghtcn bent down lo pau homage to the flag, A real trooper. It lrmk more than a cast on her leg to keep Paige Ezlginglon 1121 from performing her duties as a cheerleader at pep rallies. She injured her leg while practicing cheerleading during the summer. i Design by Tonya Davis ggmf be Q

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Football season was ending and no one was ready to say good-bye. People were dancing and acting like kids. What fun we all A Burning Tradition The bonfire, through a single spark, left memories to be cherished by all who watched the glow of the fire. By: Charissa Smith jennifer Hill What exactly was the bonfire? To some, it was just a pile of wood and scraps, To others it was a sym- bol of the flame that continued to burn long after football season was over. lt allowed students to feel a sense of unity while working to- gether to make everything perfect. The 1987 Bonfire was held the clapped their approval. Pride made the event unforgettable. Following the bonfire students rode in a caravan to the junior var- sity game, where they continued their support. But before the spec- tators left, many gazed into the fire and thought of years to come and those already gone. had. I think the bonfire brought everyone together as one. Like the school theme One Vision , we were united, Dori Haupt 1111. night of the junior varsity game against Martin. The sun was down and the air was cold. The students attending were full of spirit and excitement. Once the wood was lit, the Cheerleaders led everyone in cheers while the Johnny Rebs showed their enthusiasm. The Rebel Drum Corps played pop- ular cadences such as Mountain and L'Charlie while Rebels it L1 1 Many of the seniors realized their high school years were almost over and they would have to move on. But memories of the bonfire would remain, Jamming out , Troy Burns and Chris Atkins ll0l mosh as the Drum Corp consisting of Jason Hudak t10l, Brian Haynes llll, Vanessa Croce llll, and Curt Harlos 1121 play drum cadences. Photo by John Shelton. T lirb Ufiifiz ti 2-.4 Design by Charissa Smith