Richland High School (Texas)
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| Richland High School | |
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| Location | |
| 5201 Holiday Lane Richland Hills, Texas, Tarrant County, 76180 United States of America  |
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| Information | |
| Type | Co-Educational, Public, Secondary |
| School district | Birdville Independent School District |
| Superintendent | Dr. Stephen Waddell |
| Principal | Carla Rix |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English |
| Campus | 002 |
| Color(s) | |
| Athletics | 5A |
| Mascot | Rebels |
| Nickname | Rebs |
| Rival | Haltom High School |
| Feeder schools | North Ridge Middle School & North Richland Middle School |
| Website | Richland Hills High |
Richland High School is a secondary school located in North Richland Hills, Texas. The school includes grades 9 through 12, and is part of the Birdville Independent School District.
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[edit] Background
Richland High School opened in 1961 as the second high school in the Birdville Independent School District. The school was expanded over time to meet the needs of the community, including a major expansion in the late 1980s that added a new main entrance, classroom wing, cafeteria, and administration offices.
A 2006 bond package funded a nearly-complete demolition of the original school. Only the original auditorium, the band hall, and the wing added in the late 1980s (including the library and cafeteria) were retained, while the rest of the structure was demolished and replaced with student parking. A brand-new facility was built in the old student parking area, connected to the remnants of the original structure. The new school reopened for the 2009-2010 school year.
On Friday, September 28, 1984, Richland was the site of a school shooting. No students or faculty were killed, though the shooter, Barry Wayne Shaw, a former student of Richland, was charged and convicted in the fatal shooting of Jimmy Glen Wilson, a Dallas karate instructor, from earlier that week.[1]
Richland High School used the confederate battle flag as its school flag until 1995, when it was replaced due to the controversy surrounding the symbol. The school also phased out the use of Dixie as an informal fight song shortly after. The class of 1995 was the last to be able to use the confederate battle flag on all graduation regalia, however class rings still offered the confederate battle flag for many years after. The school seal was also changed shortly after graduation that year to the new school flag created by and adopted by the students during the 94-95 school year. The school's official fight song was and remained "Rebel Charge March," which is also a Civil War era melody but is less known and less controversial. However, Richland High School continues to use Confederate symbols such as the "Rebel" mascot, "Dixie Belles" moniker for its drill team, and "Johnny Rebs" for its pep squad.
On January 21, 1999, sophomore Randall James committed suicide with a 9mm pistol[2] in one of the restrooms of the 1980s expanded entrance. Based on his journals and letters, he was personally troubled over the state of his friends involved in a religious cult.[3][4]
During the 2008-2009 school year, Richland High School introduced its first AVID class. The program currently has it's first group of Seniors, who will graduate in May 2012.[5]
In 2010, the Richland High School Choir will perform at the Texas All-State Convention in San Antonio, Texas. This would be the second TMEA honnor choir that has gone through Richland.
In 2011, the Richland High School Marching Band will merge with the Birdville High School Marching Band and the Haltom High School Marching Band to become the All-Birdville ISD Marching Band; they shall be one of 13 marching bands to take part in the annual Tournament of Roses parade in Pasedena, California.[6]
[edit] Notable alumni
[edit] Students
- Lanny Bassham, Olympic Gold Medal marksman, class of 1965.
- Kelly Blackwell - Former NFL player (1993 for Los Angeles Rams, 1993 for Dallas Cowboys, and 1992 for Chicago Bears) and tightend for TCU, class of 1987.
- Mark Brooks (golfer) - PGA golfer, winner of the 1996 PGA Championship and 6 other PGA Tour events.
- Sandra Brown - Romance novelist, class of 1966 as Sandra Cox.
- Kambri Crews - Author, producer and performer, class of 1989.
- Wendy Davis (politician) - State senator for District 10 in the Texas State Senate, class of 1981.
- Gary Morris - Country music singer, class of 1967.
[edit] Faculty
- Kay Granger taught English and journalism at Richland High School before starting her political career.[7]
[edit] Awards and recognitions
| Year | Organization | Award |
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| 1989 | Theater | UIL 5A State Competition (4th Place) with Kambri Crews |
| 1994 | Marching Band | UIL 5A State Competition (11th Place) |
| 1998 | Marching Band | UIL 5A State Competition (5th Place) |
| 1999 | Varsity Softball | UIL 5A State Champions |
| 2003 | Varsity Bowling | State Championship Tournament (1st Place) |
| 2003 | Marching Band | UIL 4A State Competition (1st Place) |
| 2005 | Marching Band | Bands of America Grand National Championships (7th Place) |
| 2006 | Varsity Cheerleaders | NCA National Championship (1st Place) |
| 2007 | Marching Band | Bands of America Grand National Championships (9th Place) |
| 2008 | 7-on-7 Football | National Championship (1st Place) |
| 2008 | Marching Band | UIL 5A State Competition (7th Place) |
| 2009 | Marching Band | Invited with Haltom High School and Birdville High School to attend the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA on Jan 1, 2011 |
| 2011 | Marching Band | Marched together with Haltom High School and Birdville High School as the All-Birdville Marching Band in the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade. Together they were the largest marching band in the parade. |
[edit] References
- ^ [1]. Retrieved 5 November 2006.
- ^ The National School Safety Center's Report on School Associated Violent Deaths Retrieved 6 January 2007
- ^ [2] Diary of a cult member. Stacie Kern. Retrieved 6 January 2007
- ^ [3] FACTNet Newsletter JANUARY-MARCH 1999 Retrieved 6 January 2007
- ^ RHS AVID Website Retrieved 3 February 2012
- ^ [4]. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
- ^ [5].
[edit] External links
- Richland High School
- Birdville Independent School District
- Birdville ISD Reunions/Alumni Search
- Class of 1966
- Class of 1976
Coordinates: 32°50′30″N 97°13′40″W / 32.841573°N 97.227897°W
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