December 15, 2021
VOL. MMXXI, No. 5
RAM’S EAR R I O V I S TA H I G H S C H O O L
Gym transformed into Cloud Nine theme for Vice Versa dance by Monica Garcia, Staff Writer
Photo by: Stephanie Cobb
On the night of Saturday, November 21st, Rio Vista High School hosted its first Vice dance since schools were shut down. Vice is a traditional dance that happens at RVHS where the roles are reversed and the girls ask the guys to the dance. Senior Braeden McCann who was asked by senior Diana Freyre states, “I thought it was pretty cool because I wasn’t expecting it and I think it’s cool that the roles are reversed. I also liked the way Diana asked me.” Diana asked Braeden by making him a poster which said “Will you stick by my side at...” and had his car covered with sticky notes but the hood of his car had the words “VICE” in sticky notes. Since COVID struck everything froze and they didn’t get to have a dance until this year. The RVHS gym was decorated in clouds and lights by the leadership class. When entering, you’d see the bleachers covered in blue posters and white clouds on the posters. On the right of the entrance there is a wooden photo stand with white
Seniors Eric Peters, Braedem McCann, Mckenna Pratt, Diana Freyre amd Stephanie Corona getting a group picture for their last Vice dance together.
Tis’ the season of gift giving
by Melissa Uribe, Staff Writer
Ryan Zamarripa giving Brook Summitt a Christmas present
would love a new phone for Christmas. “I would rate the Airpods an 8 because they could get messed up easily, but my brother got them for me on my birthday and I was excited,” says senior Susana Valencia. Giving gifts can be stressful, and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. It can be thoughtful, small, and sweet. The difference really lies in the relationship and how we approach gift giving. It’s better if the gift is an inside joke. The most meaningful gifts are the ones that can’t be purchased or touched. Sometimes the simplest things mean the most.
Coach Smith demolishes four finger push up world record by Brook Summitt, Staff Writer
Eighty-five push-ups within sixty seconds was the record to beat for most push ups on only the thumb and index finger. With his integrity and practice Mr. Smith, teacher and wrestling coach has beat the record with eighty-nine in only fifty-seven seconds. As the rally occurred you could feel the support in the air as Mr. Smith prepared for this big moment. He had a plan to stay focused as he had been training two days a week and had only started training in summer. He says “It was a lot of fun having the students there to cheer me on, it was actually the best part about the experience.” Smith is actually a little surprised he beat the record because he didn’t know how it would be since he never did it on the mat and the surface could always make a difference as well as the stress he assumed would come from the crowd. As for exceeding the record, his plans are to make sure it counts and that they accept it and go after a new record with maybe one hand and two fingers. After accomplishing his first world record break it’s inspiring to see Smith’s integrity
Photo by: Mrs. Smith
Photo by: Braeden McCann
All over the world, families and friends give presents to each other. Now some people may be experts on picking out gifts but others may not. You’re reading this to admit that you need help on getting your loved ones great gifts and rocking their Christmas. We all know all loved ones deserve the best, and what is trending is usually what everyone has on their Christmas lists. Let’s start off with the basics; clothes. Now clothes are in every store, but to gift clothes people recommend that you think about a couple of outfits. It could be made with the piece of clothing before it’s given to the person. Puffer jackets are pretty popular right now since fall is here it goes with almost anything. High top Converse are also a good gift because they go with every outfit and are super easy to style. Converse aren’t that expensive as the Air Jordan retro 4’s. “The only thing I would want for Christmas is the Jordan 4 retro OG fire red shoes, it would make my year,” says senior Eric Peters. Airpods are also popular, so are any Apple products. The new iPhone 13 came out and it’s been trending. Many people
and blue balloons surrounding it. On the left of the wall was a big white and blue balloon arch. Once entering there is a sitting area, which has six tables with white table cloths covering a blue starry candle holder with a candle inside. On the other corner of the gym there’s a table filled with treats like cupcakes, waters, and a hot chocolate station. Towards the stage there were white curtains to lead you to the dance floor. On the stage was the DJ, Jesus Rivas. Having a DJ this year was very exciting for the students, Senior Diana Freyre states, “It was fun, I really liked the fact that we had a DJ this time.” The students spent the night sitting and talking with friends, dancing on the dance floor or taking pictures. Senior Boone Hurley who attended the dance states, “The dance was pretty fun. I really liked the Cloud 9 theme and the decorations and it was overall really fun.” The night was filled with fluttering lights and students enjoying their night.
Mr. Smith going for the record of push-ups on two fingers in front of RVHS staff and students.
and perseverance to want to break another one. He has all the support from the Rio Vista High School and we hope to see him succeed again. As for his current world breaking attempt, the next step to receiving the reward is to gather all the evidence such as the videos taken from all different angles and submit them whilst also having to fill out some paperwork. Congratulations to Mr. Smith once again for this astonishing achievement. RVHS is proud to call him a Ram and we hope to see many more records being broken by THE Mr. Smith.
WATCH MR. SMITH BREAK THE WORLD RECORD HERE! (LIKE the Rio Vista Wrestling Facebook page while you’re there)