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

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While playing Win, Lose or Draw , John Woods 1121 tried to clue his team- mates on the answer. The game was a popular activity at the club Christmas par- ty, Photo by Jennifer Minze. Club sponsor Mrs. Beth Bodkin laughed and enjoyed herself at the initiation dinner. This was Mrs. Bodkin's 25th year sponsoring Latin Club, Photo by Jennifer Minze. -.' -g....,L- 2.4 Latin Club. FRONT ROW: Brandi Owens, Missy Nesbitt, Gini Kimball, Annette Rodriguez SECOND ROW: Chris Collins, Paige Edgington, Tonya Gamble, Becki Parr, Stephanie Kimball, Jenni Mackey, Mrs. Beth Bodkin BACK ROW: Clint Nesbitt, Harry Plumbley, John Woods, Duane Cathey, Jennifer Minze, Debra Dunn, Mitchell Partin, Rod Wymer. During the game of Win, Lose, or Draw Clint Nesbitt i12l was shown the answer card. He was an active member of the Latin Club. Photo by Jennifer Minze Wrapping a gift at the annual Christ- mas party, Gini Kimball i12l prepared to help deliver the presents to the club's adopted family. Photo by Jennifer Minze LATIN CLUB

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Latin club membem' .rfill azftempfing to Him' answer to clmfiml qzzeffiom through ,ftzzcly and RID The Richland chapter of Junior Classical League lLatin clubl proved, once again that the Lat- in language is rising from the dead. New chapters and in- creased interest spread over the country as high school and junior high students began to realize what an amenity having a Latin vocabulary background can be. f'Because so many of our Eng- lish words are Latin derivatives, students find SAT's a little eas- ier after taking this course, said senior John Woods. Yet, con- trary to popular belief land Mrs. Beth Bodkin's weekly quizzesl, the Latin club did not function on derivatives alone. Soon after school started elec- tions were held for first-year rep- resentatives lsecond-year offi- cers were elected at the end of the previous school year.l Intia- tion included the first-year mem- bers dressing as slaves and dic- tating speeches if apprehended by a second-year member in the halls. The students were finally ACTI rewarded during the annual in- tiation dinner at the Magic Time Machine in Dallas. Christmas was a festive time of the year, not only because of vacation, but also clubs and oth- er organizations were able to help the needy through the Adopt-a-Family program sponsored by Student Council. A Latin fundraiser lcandy-filled bowls and cansl helped raise money for the family in need and special shopping trips were made for gifts and supplies. The presents were given to the fam- ily on the night of the Latin Christmas party, held at Jon James' house. A fun time was had by all as Trivial Pursuit and a game of Win, Lose, or Draw kept the spirits high. Other events such as bowling and pizza parties at Pizza Inn and Mazzio's evened out the fun. Towards the end of the year, after area contest in Sherman, and state in Amarillo, club mem- bers looked forward to the tra- Deslgn by Gini Kimball Club President John Woods l12l, Becki Parr llll, and Duane Catheyl12l figured out how to use the bowling alley computer, as Danny Bloodworth l12l looked on, Photo by Jennifer Minze. ITTES ditional Latin banquet. The first- year members, in slave cos- tumes, served second year members, dressed as chosen Ro- man and Greek gods and god- desses. lt was a time for seniors D 4 ix . Latin Club initiates Chris Collins and Shane Moore llll kissed the hands of John Woods and Duane Cathey l12l as Jon James l12l watched. The act was part of the first-year initiation process. Photo by Jen- nifer Minze. to look ahead towards college and to reminisce about the good ole' days, and for first year members lsophomores and jun- iorsl to look ahead for yet one more year, hoping to make it even more exciting and eventful as the past. Most of all, it was a moment for all members to remember how they, as a group, helped keep the flame of the torch lit and a little brighter. Before leaving the Magic Time Ma- chine, Rod Wymer l12l decided whether or not to take home a drink pitcher. The dinner marked the end of the day-long initiation process. Photo by Jennifer Minze. 1 , -4-.13 .:. ww i-rE3i:ig'g:f it-5, l

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The Richland Spanish Depart- ment was alive and kicking again this year. The Spanish Club had several meetings, as well as a Halloween party and a Christmas party. The group visited a Spanish church in November, too. The department also took their annual Mexico trip. This year they journied to Mexico City. This was the first time the group visited Mex- ico City since 1969. Along with Mexico City, the members visited Taxco, Teotihuacan, and Al- capulco. The main pupose of the trip was to learn more about Mex- ican culture and to get a chance to speak with native Mexicans. Besides meetings, parties, and trips, the Spanish Department was Learning more than el lezngnezge fbi! dnb experieneec! Speznifb CULTURE busy bringing various honors to Richland. Ten Spanish students participat- ed in the Austin College Foreign Language Weekend in Sherman. Out of 28 entries, they won 20 first place ribbons, six second pgace rib- bons, and two third place ribbons. The Spanish dance group was back for their second year at Rich- land . The team also participated in the Language Weekend in Sher- man. The group was awarded three first place ribbons and one second place ribbon. The group performed on three different occasions, includ- ing the Language Weekend. The dance group has come a long way since last year. Mrs. Jan- ice Spooner, club sponsor and founder, said. We've learned four DESIGN BY BRANDI OWENS Swinging his partner Tami Ball llll , Andy White f12l performed with the other Spanish dancers. The dancers learned four dances this year. Photo by Trish Briscoe. Filling her plate, Mrs. Minerva Kimbell lfacultyl helped herself to the food brought in by the Spanish Club students at their Christmas party. dances, instead of the one dance we learned last year. We also performed four times, to last year's one perfor- Helping to set things up for the Spanish Club Christmas party, Kelly White illl got ready to share some of his overabundance of Christmas cheer with Mrs. Minerva Kimbell lfacultyl and Sharon Gallagher 1101. mance. l There were 12 members in the dance group, 10 dancers and two al- ternates. They included Matt Alder- man, Tami Ball, David Ford, Karri if Gartner, Kim Milburn, Steve Ozmer, . Clint Paschall, Patti Pruitt, Tiffany Tobias, Martha Van Scoit, Paul Ven- able, and Andy White. Mark Georges. b M f. ff: I t ia --i A 'l Y I Ii 1 -u x 4 ix iyfk . 4 z.: mr '2- '- g 1 mfg H 5 f kk , 2 . . ,f if a. .i.ls..i2i1,i.. l i l