November 13, 2018
VOL. MMXVIII, No.6
RAM’S EAR R I O V I S TA H I G H S C H O O L
Junior Float Swims into First nominees took a lap around the track. The classes each got a different movie that they needed to decorate their float as. Freshmen received Wall-E, sophomores received Toy Story, juniors received Finding Nemo, and seniors received Monsters Inc. The floats went around first, and the homecoming nominees followed behind in pickup trucks from Abel’s Chevrolet. This year’s homecoming princess nominees were McKenna Pratt, Jennifer Oakes, Anna Lett, and Caroline Upham. Prince nominees were Josh Davis, Eric Peters, Jeff Contreras, and Bryan Rish. The homecoming queen nominees were Madison Myer, Noelani Coffey, Makenzie Vassar, and Amaya Frisbie. King nominees were Lane Eggers, Logan Brown, Chris Kimbrow, and Devon Paminto. This year’s homecoming court nominees were announced during the varsity halftime after the floats went around one last time so they could be judged. The trucks followed behind and the nominees gathered on the field as they called them out. The winners of this year’s homecoming court were Bryan Rish and Caroline Upham as prince and princess. This year’s queen and king winners were Ama-
The homecoming candidates getting ready for their ride around the football field.
ya Frisbie and Devon Paminto. After they were announced, the floats went by one last time, and they announced the winners. Juniors got first, sophomores got second, seniors took third, and freshmen got last place. After all of the halftime excitement, the varsity team went on to beat San Juan 53-12. The homecoming dance was held the next evening in the school’s cafeteria. This year’s theme was movie production.
Photo by: Joanna Myer
Photo by: Jessica Mingay
Homecoming festivities this year started with a spirit week October 1-5. The dress up days were pajama day on Monday, tourist day on Tuesday, hippy day on Wednesday, Disney day on Thursday, and we ended the week with Ram Pride day on Friday. Friday was the day of the homecoming game that included the class floats and the homecoming princess, prince, king, and queen results. To get students pumped up for the big game, there was a homecoming rally. The rally started with class chants, which the seniors won. After the class chants, the JV and varsity cheerleaders performed a dance that was related to the class float theme. This year’s theme was Pixar. After the dance, there was a game of knockout with a mixture of all classes and a couple of teachers. Another game at the rally was a contest between all four classes where students had a partner and they threw popcorn into each other's mouths. To end the rally, everyone gathered into the middle of the gym and sang the fight song. This year’s homecoming matchup was against San Juan High School. JV took the field and dominated the game by a score of 58-8. After the JV game, the floats and
Photo by: Joanna Myer
by Jessica Mingay, Staff Writer
The entrance to the room had a “red carpet” that had the class and names of the prince, princess, king, and queen. They had a colorful disco ball, refreshments, and snacks. “ It was fun hanging out with my friends,” stated Lily Griffin. Junior, Sydney Saldana, said, “ I liked the dance this year. There was way more energy on the dance floor that really brought it to life.” Overall, it was a very lively and successful homecoming.
The junior class of 2020 and their winning homecoming float of Finding Nemo.
Mrs. Turk and Varsity Football The Newest Line of Long-Time Rio Vistans Team Parade Grand Marshal
Aiden Mayhood, Wyatt Hagan, Trevor Gomes, and Sam Esperson. (from left to right)
by Wyatt Hagan, Staff Writer
about Rio Vista, he said, “I love the small town feeling.” When asked if he would move, he said it depends on his career, but he would like to stay. Some family legacies are related to each other, like Aiden Mayhood and Wyatt Hagan. They are both 7th generation Kroutch’s, who came from France. When asked what his favorite part of Rio Vista is, Aiden said, “my favorite part of this town is knowing that I’m walking in the same places as my ancestors and living the American dream they travelled for.” Wyatt said, “My favorite part about this town is living in the same spot that my great-great grandfather first lived.” Aiden is going to college after high school, but he would like to move back to Rio Vista at retirement age. Wyatt says he will probably move but will most likely come back to Rio Vista. Many families are long established in Rio Vista. Maybe you will want to start your own line of Rio Vistans, too!
At the 71st Annual Bass Derby Festival, principal Vicky Turk and the varsity Rams football team were honored as this year’s Grand Marshals. The parade lasted from 4:30 to 5:30. Mrs. Turk and the varsity Rams football team led the parade, throwing candy out to the crowd. Javier Lopez, the defensive guard for the football team, says that he, “Felt honored that the community chose us to be the new Grand Marshals.” Noah Arroyo, the running back, lineback-
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Surprisingly enough, in the little town we call Rio Vista, there have been many, many generations of families that have called this town home. Some RVHS students are 5th, 6th, and even 7th generation Rio Vistans. Take Mrs. Gomes for example. She and her son Trevor are 5th and 6th generations in Rio Vista. Their oldest ancestor, Thomas McCort, came across the country on a wagon and partially by train. When asked what their favorite part of this town is, Mrs. Gomes said, “It feels like home.” Trevor said, “My favorite thing about Rio Vista is probably how everyone knows everyone.” When asked if Trevor would stay in Rio Vista after high school, he said he doesn’t plan to, but he might come back. Sam Esperson’s family has been in Rio Vista for many years. He is a 6th generation Esperson in Rio Vista. His oldest known ancestor arrived from Collinsville, married a Joseph, and moved to Rio Vista. When asked what is his favorite thing
by Wyatt Hagan, Staff Writer
er, and kicker for the football team, says, “This is a good opportunity to show the community’s love for the football team.” When asked how special it was to be honored as Grand Marshal, Mrs. Turk said, “I don’t consider myself the Grand Marshal. I think RVHS is the Grand Marshal. I’m just representing this school.” Congrats Mrs. Turk and the varsity football team on this wonderful accomplishment!
Varsity football and cheer pose with Mrs. Turk before the parade.