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Beyond the books: outside of school, students find ways to express themselves
February 1, 2012 • http://rhsrumbler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hobbies.jpg
Filed under Life & Arts, Top Stories
Siprianna Bracamontez had been decorating cakes since she was in fifth grade, but last spring she was put in responsibility of creating a masterpiece for her mom’s wedding. This neon pink and green wedding cake has been the highlight of her cake decorating career. “It’s not as easy as it looks,”... Read more »
Taking a brake
February 1, 2012 • Gloriana Stolle
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Fixing cars, changing oil and working on car engines aren’t your typical classroom activities. But for students in the Automotive Technology program, this is a daily occurrence. “My choice in career was mechanical engineering,” junior Alex Bernal said. “So I thought, ‘Why not learn more about... Read more »
Cross Campus Crusaders: students with specific career interests attend two schools
February 1, 2012 • Shelly Spencer
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ROTC. Culinary Arts. Auto Mechanics. Cosmetology. These are all programs that are available on only specific campuses in the district. Students who wish to pursue these careers later in life attend two schools, spending one day at one campus, then the next day at the other school. “When I first... Read more »
Golf Q&A with Emily Pace
February 1, 2012 • Bridget O'Malley
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How long have you been golfing? For about a year now. What’s been your best game? My tee shots. What do you like most about playing golf? I love getting outside and enjoying the weather. It’s just peaceful and quiet after a crazy day at school. Do you have a favorite pro golfer? No, I really can’t... Read more »
Hersey’s Pot of Gold Chocolate Reviews
February 1, 2012
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Dark Chocolate with Hazelnut This delectable triangular shaped candy was the prize of the box. Although it was the only solid chocolate in the box, meaning it didn’t have a filling; it still had a blast of flavor to satisfy any palate. – Shelly Spencer Dark Chocolate Truffle It had a harder and darker... Read more »
Jeans for Teens
January 31, 2012
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Have a pair of jeans you never wear or don’t fit anymore? Student Council is sponsoring Teens for Jeans, a project to collect blue jeans to give to homeless. “It’s an honorable thing for our school to be doing,” junior Mark Castilla said. “It shows that our school cares. I think we will get... Read more »
Doubling Up
January 31, 2012 • Keely Wirries
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Dylan and Zane Ritter were born to play together – literally. As twins it’s easy to see why they’re one of the top doubles team in the district, even if you can’t tell them apart. “It definitely helps to be brothers when playing doubles,” coach Michael Hjort said. “I think that they are... Read more »
Upcoming Events
January 31, 2012
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Feb. 9 – The AP theatre class will perform The Reluctant Dragon for Bagdad Elementary students in the auditorium, Thursday, Feb. 9. The play will occur during school hours as part of the first and second graders’ field trip. Feb. 9 – The girls track team will hold a practice meet with Cedar Ridge... Read more »
Four swimmers qualify for regionals
January 31, 2012 • Nick Hage
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
The swim team competed at district Jan. 27-28, with the girls finish fifth and the guys placing eighth. “We had a couple of tough calls by officials,” coach Marlene Blanchett said. “But the team didn’t let that keep us down. I’m proud of how we picked back up and went for first, second and... Read more »
Varsity girls soccer take second at tournament
January 31, 2012 • Rachel Sloan
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The varsity girls soccer team took second in the Blue Cup division at the LISD Think Pink and Kick Cancer Cup, January 26-28. “It’s been a total 180 from what we used to be,” junior and team captain Katherine Lugo said. “It’s amazing. I’m really excited for district.” The team has two more... Read more »
