Riverdale High School - Lance and Shield Yearbook (Murfreesboro, TN)

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Drum espite obvious similarities with other schools, we valued our special activities and the qualities of groups and indivi- duals which made our educational experience unique. The diversity of backgrounds making up our student body, including native- and foreign-born as well as foreign exchange students, provided opportunities for all of us to expand our horizons and also to practice tolerance. Even within the usual academic cur- riculum, we were encouraged to develop our individual differ- ences and to display creativity. From skits in history or English to advanced computer projects, from special performances for band or chorus to original designs in art, from production of the newspaper to creative stitchery, we found countless ways to express ourselves. X Special activities also offered numerous moments for individ- ,Q uality. Warrior Week festivities and Senior Week were two nota- , ble examples. Both students and faculty dressed up, performed, and shared in the fun of the war paint contest, Faculty-Senior Talent Show, and activities such as Nerd Day. We also found different ways to make contributions to charity. Collecting money for the Mexico City tourists unable to return home after the earthquakes and participation in fund-raising for the Johnny Pars- ley Scholarship Fund were two instances. With activities such as , these, at some point during the year each Warrior moved to the beat of a different drum. Upper left-Brad, Jeff, Amy, and Christy practice the gypsy wedding vows in sociology. Lower left--Band members combine their talents to produce an outstanding half time show. Lower right-Stevie Wonder - aka Mr. Vanzant - performs the -1-751 hit, I Just Called to Say I Love You.

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7 A, , it li if S Z' P Q 5 Good Neighbors, I . . l l N i 2 1 1 it Ml? s 1 t ., I ,ri dis Paul Wamsley, Samsonite plant manager, presents Mr. Williams with a donation begin a wrestling team. Wrestling fans were enthusiastic about the sport's addition ' our athletic program. W Good F r1ends his year saw a major change in the Adopt-a-School program. Our two-year association with Samsonite ended, and State Farm Insurance Company became our new adoptive business parent. The rotation of schools and businesses provided new areas of expertise to share in strengthening education. The State Farm and Riverdale com- mittees met on a monthly basis to discuss and plan activities that would successfully promote the program. The State Farm committee included Jim Johnson-Chairman, Jerry Brown, Don Floyd, Bob Haston, Jane Jones, Janice Millsaps, Royce O'Neal, David Ross, Geniece Todd, and Tim Williams. River- dale continued with the same committee as the past two years. State Farm officially adopted Riverdale at the Homecoming pep rally. The committee received a further taste of Warrior hospitality at the Adopt-a-School breakfast prepared by Com- mercial Foods. At that time, plans for a Speaker's Bureau, math and reading tutors, and Teacher Appreciation reception were some of the activities outlined, along with a possible co- op program and donations of equipment and supplies. State Farm also contributed miniature footballs for pep rallies and ballgames. Our relationship with State Farm promised to be as benefi- cial as our previous tie with Samsonite. Samsonite's last contri- bution as our adoptors was a 33,000 donation to establish a wrestling program. Our school was enriched by the efforts of our good neighbors and friends in the business community, and we hoped their association with Riverdale would prove rewarding for them as well. vm -B I il f gl N 13,415.3 num 86 Adopt-a-School Committee-Row one: Jane Hulon Watson, Don Floyd, lvan Duggin, Jim Williams, Dave Ross, s, Janice Millsaps, Violet Ognio, Betty Jo Elrod, Helen Jen- Jerry Brown, Michael Vanzant, Jim Johnson, Bob I-laston, Char' s, Faye Phillips, Oma McNabb, Donnell Austin. Row two: lotte Wright, Paula Wendell. Opening! l 3