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

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HOSA. FRONT ROW: Sandy Grimes, parliamentarian, Tracy Howard, treasurer, Charlene Duewall, president, Lynette Ramirez, vice-president, and Christy Matthews, historian. SECOND ROW: Kim Bassinger, Alina Ayres, Paula Averitt, Amy Newsom, Brandi Turner , and Lia Cook. BACK ROW: Mrs. Emily Livingston, Shaun Tindell, Ali Mohmand, and Truc Nguyen. -' .7 .- While the technician placed the nee- dle in Brad Graves i111 arm, he grim- aced with pain, which at the time f 3 seemed unbearable. Photo by John Shel- ton. Nervously awaiting the time until Kelli Wiggins C111 gave blood, she had uncertainties about the long needle that was to be stuck into her arm. Assisting, HOSA students Chris Weaver KID and Sandy Grimes 1121 offered support. Photo by John Shelton. Planning ahead, Brandi Turner U21 and Paula Averitt l12l poured juice and set out graham crackers for the donors. They were actively involved in HOSA this past year. Photo by John Shelton. HOSA

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T0d6lj!,J fizzdenlf learn of medical technology and bow it benejqff the world AROUN US Health Occupation Students of America lHOSAl, is a national vo- cational student organization. lt was a cooperative course that allowed students to become more aware of health related programs. It also pro- vided a unique program of lead- ership development and motivation. Membership in HOSA was re- stricted to health occupation stu- dents. The requirements for admis- sion into HOSA included being at least 16 years old and obtaining a passing grade in all courses. HOSA provided supervised on- the-job training and related class- room instruction. Training was con- ducted through local schools and business establishments. The stu- dents' schedules required a mini- mum of 15 hours of supervised em- ployment per school week, one class period daily of related instruc- tion, plus required classes according to grade level. Students were pre- pared for initial employment through the development of their skills. Completion of the course pro- vided the young people with the knowledge and skills needed for ad- vancement in their selected occu- pation. There were more than 200 different careers available in the health care field. Training in health occupations prepared some stu- dents for careers such as physical therapy aides, dental assistants, and i As the assistant rubbed his arm down with alcohol, Robert Bates l12l looks on intensely, Many students took part in contributing blood for the needy. Photo by John Shelton. medical laboratory aides. The HOSA organization spon- sored the blood drive. They re- ceived 174 units of blood. Lynette Ramirez. U Design by Lynette Ramirez Waiting patiently, the Carter Blood Center employee prepared to remove the needle from Roby Elsner's l12l arm. Roby was very active in Student Council this year. Photo by Chris Hays. Quickly removing the needle, Tonia Williams t12l became a little light- headed. The assistant elevated her feet in order for her to feel better. Photo by Chris Hays. I I Lain.. N.. W..

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Motivated elite teezebef .ftitelentf workmetmbip while giving in to fini and lezztglater .rbetreei WITH OTHERS DECA fDistributive Education Clubs of Americal prepared mo- tivated people for marketing ca- reers and familiarized future lead- ers with many job related skills such as merchandizing, market- ing, distribution, sales, wholesal- ing, and retailing. NDECA offered its members with an awareness of leadership development, civic consciousness, vocational understanding, and so- cial awarenessf' said Scott Jack- son f12l. Students involved in the program went to school in the morning and to work in the af- ternoon at jobs that suited their choice of career and abilities. DECA helped students meet the public on a one-to-one level, teaching them the responsibilities of employees, management, and super- visory positions. Students involved in DECA re- ceived valuable experience in busi- ness affairs by training in department stores, service stations, supermarkets, warehouses, and oth- er community departments. DECA participated in the annual Adopt-a-Family program during the Christmas season by taking physical- ly and mentally handicapped children from the Crossroads Center to the Shrine Circus for a day of fun. The kids were really great,', said Mr. Jon Bradford, sponsor of DECA. They were fun to be around and we all had a really good time being with them. DECA enjoyed a full year of par- ties, pig-outs, and get togethers. The club took numerous field trips to restaurants, including a pizza pig-out at Pizza Inn, a luncheon in Las Colinas, and a trip to Thunderbumpers in Euless. I hope next year is even bet- ter. If it's only half as good as this year, lim sure it will be another banner year, said Mr, Jon Brad- ford. Charissa Smith and Tonya Davis. Explaining the usage of the Weightlifting equipment, Brian Swindell llll coached Marla Muncy flll. DECA helped students find jobs that were most suited to their interests. Photo by Trish Briscoe. l f-QT , D is A 'fTS Ql a l ff: Straightening the shelves, Jeff Hall 1111 put the compact discs in their prop- er places. Jeff worked at Musicland in North Hills Mall. Photo by Trish Briscoe, Design by Charissa Smith and Tonya Davis gui' At Sears Package Pick-up, Ty Had- sell flll stayed busy keeping records of books. Ty figured information needed for the department store. Photo by Trish Briscoe. Careful not to hurt himself, Jason Shannon l12l slowly hung up some swords, Jason worked at Cutlery World selling different types of knives. Photo by Trish Briscoe. -'....,,,.,u -.Q l