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VOL. MMXVII, NO. 5
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Suheng Chiv Receives Frank H. Buck Scholarship
photo: Emily Bellante
by Aiden D. Mayhood, Editor-in-Chief
Suheng Chiv awarded the prestigious Buck’s Scholarship.
11th grader Suheng Chiv received the prominent Frank H. Buck Scholarship for his academic efforts and achievements. The Frank H. Buck Scholarship, founded in 1990 to support students with skyrocketing higher education costs, provides a full scholarship for all the ordinary costs of being a college student, which includes tuition costs. This scholarship is awarded to 12-15 students every year living in the six California counties that Frank H. Buck served in his United States congressional district from 1932-1942: Contra Costa, Napa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, and Yolo counties. Kelsey Blegen, a Buck Scholar who is also a graduate of Rio Vista High School, is Suheng’s mentor through the foundation. Growing up in Cambodia, Suheng has only lived in Rio Vista for 9 years. An honor roll student every year at RVHS, Suheng credits his success partially to the great environment Rio Vista High School offers. “Everybody knows everyone,” he
stated. “You can tell friends and teachers about problems.” Suheng also credits his success to his parents. “ I feel like my parents have been my superheroes.” Being in the last generation of Buck Scholars, as the scholarship closed in the spring of 2016, Suheng intends to further his education by taking SAT prep classes, studying more, and nailing Algebra II. He plans on going to school to study something in the medical field, like becoming a physical therapist or a doctor. “My biggest advice is, when there is so much you want to do, you should just focus on one goal and soul search for it,” remarked Suheng. As Suheng is beginning his junior year of high school, he mentioned, “The last two years of high school have gone by so fast, and I haven’t been able to enjoy it to its fullest.” There is no doubt Suheng will accomplish his goals in life and finish high school in the best fashion.
Aloha New School Year
Tillie McTeer and Carson Spradlingt prepare for a safe viewing of the eclipse.
photo: Caroline Upham
Eclipse Mania Takes Over Nation by Ryann Kelly
(Continued on Page 3)
Freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors united for some back-to-school fun in the quad with the aloha spirit. by Isabel Flores
photo: Elizabeth Webber
August 21 marked the first total eclipse visible from the contiguous United States since 1979. Rio Vista only experienced approximately 80% of the eclipse while other atreas of the U.S such as Salem, Oregon experienced a total eclipse. What made this such an event is the fact that this occurs when the moon completely covers the sun, unlike a partial eclipse, that only covers a small part of the the sun. This great event was not only an amazing sight but also a dangerous one. Looking into the eclipse could cause permanent damage to the eyes, but a lot of students wanted to test that theory. So, the school gave the students a safe way to watch the eclipse using a paper plate and a
Moon approaching sun to create solar eclipse.
The Back-to-School Aloha Dance was put on by Mr. Miller’s Leadership class. It took place on Friday, August 19 in the school’s quad. The Hawaiian theme was an exciting way to celebrate the fun summer season as well as celebrating the first week back at school and getting back into the school spirit and routine. There were palm trees and tropical attire with fun and edgy music put on by the DJ’s as well. The best part? It was free! The leadership class worked hard to create the
wonderful illusion of the Hawaiian theme, adding a water slide for an exciting twist. They also painted a tiki and coconuts to give off a tropical vibe. “The theme was fun,” Ryann Kelly said, “but they should’ve played more Elvis!” Many people said they had a blast at the first dance of the year and can’t wait to attend the next one.
Check out some great highlight dance photos on page 4!
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EDITORIAL
CALENDAR OF SCHOOL EVENTS
What Did Guam Ever Do? SEPTEMBER_______________________________________ September 1 - Football @ Natomas (away) 5:30 p.m. (JV) by Henry Rossi, Associate Editor
by Aiden D. Mayhood, Editor-In-Chief
On August 8th, Kim Jong-Un’s North Korea shocked the world by threatening to attack the U.S. territory of Guam with mid-range ballistic missiles. Situated to the east of the Philippines and south of Japan, Guam is a desirable location for military activity, containing U.S. military bases, personnel, and equipment. Owned by the United States since 1898, Guam was vital during World War II for the Americans. North Korea is no stranger to making insane proclamations or threats. In the last few months they have increasingly tested missiles, worrying Japan and its other democratic neighbors. With an anti-democratic approach to economics and politics, Kim Jong-Un and his regime struck fear into the Natives and tourists of the tiny island in the Pacific. China stated that they would not interfere in the war unless the United States struck first, and they would join the side of Kim Jong-Un. If North Korea struck first, China
would stay neutral. Luckily, North Korea has since backed off from their threats, citing they would “watch a little more the foolish and stupid conduct of the Yankees.” Is this a sign of what’s to come?
Fresh, New Leadership in Student Body Government by Marlys Eckard-Henderson
It’s a new year, and with that comes a new student body government. The student government has many responsibilities, such as fundraising, school dances, and planning other events at Rio Vista High School. One of the events last year’s student government planned was the spring rally. The spring rally included the powderpuff game, the car show, and the talent show. There are many reasons why students should join the student body government. You can address changes you want in the school. You can get more involved into the school activities. And, you can also put it on your résumé! The student body government for all RVHS classes are the following:
For the 12th grade class, congratulations to Hunter Apple, president; Brianna Summitt, vice president; Bryan Cairo, secretary; and Austin Francis, treasurer. For the 11th grade class, congratulations to Destanie Rendon, president; Brooke Okamura, vice president; Jaylynn Lacy, secretary; and Suheng Chiv, treasurer. For the 10th grade class, congratulations to Madison Myer, president; Kaitlyn O’Connor, vice president; Sydney Saldana, secretary; and Zoe White, treasurer. For the 9th grade class, congratulations to Fallon Garrett, president; Fisher Lyon, vice president; Eamonn Drury, secretary; and Art Weller, treasurer.
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Publlished by Rio Vista High School, Digital Publications Class 410 South Fourth Street | Rio Vista, CA 94571 (707) 374-6336 ext. 1224 email: rvhsramsear@gmail.com
Editor-in-Chief Aiden D. Mayhood Associate Editor Henry Rossi Features Editor Madison Myer Sports Editor Michael Arellano Graphic Designers Gavin Corley Jason Spearman Business Manager Leslie Diaz
Staff: Emily Bellante, Alexis De Santiago, Marlys Eckard-Henderson, Isabel Flores, Jose Gutierrez Jr., Cecilia Hernandez, Taylor Holyfield, Ryann Kelly, Jennifer Ortiz, Robert Price Additional Photography: Caroline Upham Elizabeth Webber Advisor: Julie Griffin
7:30 p.m. (V) September 4 - Labor Day, No School September 5 - Speaker from Sacramento State 9:00 a.m. September 5 - Volleyball vs. Galt (home) 5 p.m. (JV) 6 p.m. (V) September 6 - Coffee with RVHS 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. September 6 - Volleyball vs. Linden (home) 5 p.m. (JV) 6 p.m. (V) September 7 - Volleyball vs. Delta (home) 5 p.m. (JV) 6 p.m. (V) September 8 - Block A Progress Reports September 8 - JV Football vs. Valley Christian (home) 5 p.m. September 8 - Varsity Football vs. Delta (home) 7 p.m. September 11-15 - Spirit Week September 11 - Volleyball @ Bradshaw Christian (away) 4:30 p.m. (JV) 5:30 p.m. (V) September 13 - Volleyball vs. Encina (home) 4:30 p.m. (JV) 5:30 p.m. (V) September 14 - Back to School Arena 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. September 14 - Volleyball @ Winters (away) 5 p.m. (JV) 6 p.m. (V) September 15 - Homecoming September 15 - Football vs. Millennium (home) 5 p.m. (JV) 7 p.m. (V) September 16 - Homecoming Dance Candy Land Theme September 18 - Volleyball @ Vacaville Christian (away) 4:30 p.m. (JV) 5:30 p.m. (V) September 20 - Volleyball vs. Highlands (home) 4:30 p.m. (JV) 5:30 p.m. (V) September 25 - Volleyball @ Golden Sierra (away) 4:30 p.m. (JV) 5:30 p.m. (V) September 26 - Speaker from University of the Pacific 9:00 a.m. September 27 - Volleyball @ San Juan (away) 4:30 p.m. (JV) 5:30 p.m. (V) September 28 - JV Football @ Esparto (away) 5:30 p.m. September 29 - Varsity Football @ Vacaville Christian (away) 7 p.m.
OCTOBER______________________ October 1 - FAFSA-California Dream Act Start Date October 4 - Coffee with RVHS 7:25 to 8:00 a.m. October 4 - Volleyball vs. Bradshaw Christian (home) 4:30 p.m. (JV) 5:30 p.m. (V) October 5 - Volleyball @ Esparto (away) 5:30 p.m. (JV) 6:30 (V) October 6 - Quarter 1 Ends October 6 - Football vs. Highlands (home) 5 p.m. (JV) 7 p.m. (V) October 9 - Volleyball @ Encina (away) 4:30 p.m. (JV) 5:30 p.m. (V) October 11 - Juniors Will Take PSAT October 11 - Volleyball vs. Vacaville Christian (home) 4:30 p.m. (JV) 5:30 p.m. (V) October 13 - Football @ Bradshaw Christian (away) 5 p.m. (JV) 7 p.m. (V) October 13-15 - 70th Annual Bass Festival & Derby October 16 - Volleyball @ Highlands (away) 4:30 p.m. (JV) 5:30 p.m. (V) October 18 - Volleyball vs. Golden Sierra (home) 4:30 p.m. (JV) 5:30 p.m. (V) October 20 - Varsity Football vs. Encina (home) 7 p.m. October 23 - Volleyball vs. San Juan (home) 4:30 p.m. (JV) 5:30 p.m. (V) October 27 - 97% Attendance BBQ October 27 - Football @ San Juan (away) 5 p.m. (JV) 7 p.m. (V)
Teacher Advice of the Month “My advice to students is to put school first, but don’t forget to have fun!”
-Ms. Roman
September 6, 2017
Seniors Claim Their Parking Spots
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OPINION POLL
by Cecilia Hernandez
What was your most memorable summer adventure? Marduck Sanchez (11) “My kayaking trip with my friends at Lodi Lake.” Trinity Gonzales (12) “Moving here from AZ.”
Page Baldwin (12) “I went to the San Francisco zoo and saw the werewolves and wolf exhibits.” Zack McLean (9) “My most memorable summer adventure was going to 5 national parks in the U.S.” Seth Mandujan (9) “When my baseball team went to the championship.” photo: Emily Bellante
River Billoups (10) “Going to Vidcon and to Venice beach.” Lane Eggers (10) “I went to London.”
Seniors getting prepared to decorate their personal parking spot. by Emily Bellante
What is the best thing about being a senior? Being at the top of the food chain? Those gorgeous senior pictures in the yearbook? Walking across the graduation stage? This year, Rio Vista High School seniors added a new privilege to the list: senior parking spaces! Beginning this year, any senior who signs up for a space (and pays the $15 fee) gets to paint a parking spot that is completely their own.
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Emma Wright said, “It feels good to be original”. On August 18, seniors went to the parking lot and began personalizing their parking spaces with some fun designs, such as Austin Francis’ Napoleon Dynamite themed parking space, or Tilly McTeer’s California licence plate themed space. Yes, they look like the best spots around, but be sure not to park in a senior’s spot!
Sierra Garrett (10) “Going to the Winchester Mystery House.”
Meagan Delancy (11) “Lifeguarding at the pool and having to call 911.” Deanelly Martinez (10) “My favorite adventure was going to Cancun!”
Kiara Agan (12) “Family vacay to Sersey, My cousin cut a watermelon with his samurai sword and broke the plate it was on.” Jaqueline Leal (9) “My most memorable summer adventure was taking a medical course at Sac State!”
Rio Vista FFA Off to Great Start By Lane Eggers, Rio Vista FFA Reporter
At the end of last year, the Rio Vista FFA chapter elected it’s 2017-2018 officer team. This year’s officers are Michael Mason (president), Jesus Rivas (vice president), Kameron Robles (secretary), Wyatt Preston (treasurer), Lane Eggers (reporter), and Joey McGahey (sentinel). The officer team is very excited for this year and hopes to make a positive impact on the club and community. They hope to put the Rio Vista chapter on the map and grow their amount of members. They are planning lots of events and are very excited to start this year. The Rio Vista FFA Chapter would also like to congratulate all of our members who exhibited this year on their success at Solano County Fair. In the goats category, Carson Spradling took third in showmanship, second in market, and third with his breeding doe. In the swine category, Ariana Mandujano took third in showmanship and third in market. In the sheep category, Celeste McGahey took first in market, Heather Stuelke took ninth in novice showmanship and fourth in market, and Alyssa Groves took second in market and tenth in showmanship. Finally, in the rabbits category, Wyatt Preston won best in show and third place in advanced showmanship.
Let the Homecoming “Games” Begin
by Henry Rossi
It’s back to school and Homecoming is coming quick! Homecoming will take place on Friday, September 15th. This year’s annual Homecoming float competition between classes will be Board Games themed. The Senior’s float will represent the board game Clue, the Junior’s Battleship, the Sophomore’s Monopoly, and Freshman’s Scrabble. Don’t forget to attend the Homecom-
ing Football game against Millennium on the 15th at 7:00 p.m. because the floats will be shown off at half time. The winner will be announced shortly afterwards, along with the Homecoming King, Queen, Prince, and Princess. The Homecoming dance will take place on Saturday, September 16th at the Veteran’s Memorial Building and the theme of the night will be Candyland.
photo: Emily Bellante
Eclipse Mania (from page 1)
Austin Francis’ Napolean Dynamite themed parking spot.
Principal’s Message by Victoria Turk, Principal
I am happy to report that we had a smooth opening of the 2017-2018 school year. Both students and teachers are prepared to have an outstanding year in academics and extracurricular activities. RVHS has scheduled a traditional 4 x 4 Block. Block A Term 1 runs from August 9 - October 6 and Block A Term 2 is October 9t - December 15. Students will complete four classes for 40 credits. Block B Term A is January 8 - March 16 and Block B Term is March 19 - June 1. Students will complete an additional 40 credits for a total of 80 per year. I would like to personally invite all parents to “Coffee with RVHS Staff.” The first meet and greet is scheduled for September 6 at 7:30 a.m. in the RVHS Media Center. Besides coffee and snacks, you will have the opportunity to informally meet with teachers. “Coffee with RVHS Staff” is the first Wednesday of each month. One other important night for all parents is the RVHS Block A Arena scheduled for September 14. Parents will receive their student’s progress report and have the opportunity to conference briefly with teachers and determine if a more formal conference is necessary.
Hunter Apple looking into the eclipse safely. piece of paper. “I thought the eclipse was a memorable experience,” Cecilia Hernandez said. During the peak of the eclipse, every student left class at the beginning of second period. Then, they went down to
the football field and watched the eclipse with the paper plates and paper. Everyone watched the eclipse for about 20 minutes before returning to class to continue the day.
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Aloha Dance Highlights
photo: Caroline Upham
photo: Caroline Upham
photo: Caroline Upham
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photo: Caroline Upham
August Birthdays
Mrs. Montgomery’s
RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
of the
MONTH
Garlic Biscuits
2 cups of Bisquick 2/3 cup milk 2 tablespoon margarine or butter (melted) 1/4 tablespoons garlic powder 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Shred cheese into mixing bowl. Add baking mix and milk. Stir with wooden spoon until soft dough forms. Beat vigorously for 30 seconds. Drop dough by spoonful onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Use back of spoon to smooth and round biscuits. Bake at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Mix margarine and move garlic powder. Brush over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet. Serve warm and enjoy.
1. Mikayla Perez 2. Amaya Frisbie 4. Brooke Okamura 5. Bryce Ciaramitaro 6. Yonatan Gutierrez Cecilia Hernandez Isabella Hernandez Zackary McLean Vanesa Romero 7. Asucena Castorena 8. Ingrid Gallardo Camberos 10. Emily Bellante 11. Yamilec Carrillo Carson Quintana 12. Ryan Racela 13. Carter Lira 17. Kamren Robles 18. Saveion Elliott August Giannini 19. Tomas Bribriesca Brena Stovall 20. Bryan Cairo Dennis Carlisle Gladiz Chavolla 22. Ryann Kelly Yessenia Santiago 24. Isabel Flores India Pezzaglia Teresa Pezzaglia 25. Mydasia Reynolds 26. Jennifer Ortiz Guadalupe Salcedo 27. Arturo Navarro Lexie Steinbrook 28. Michael Mason 29. Mason Abell-Wharton Caitlin Bowers Victor Zavala Anthony Zepeda 30. Kaytlin Preciado 31. Maria Segoviano
September Birthdays 1. Mayra De La Torre Andrea Villasenor 3. Patti Severs 4. Megan Bodle Bryan Rish Jameson Torres 5. Karson Christianson Chance Gentry Theodore McGill 9. Ashlee Weller 10. Nathan Hearn Ayla Houk Frances Vazquez 11. Destanie Rendon 12. Seth Mandujan Angela Romero Henry Rossi 13. Liam Smith Melchor Ruiz Torres Paola Ruiz Torres Symphony Weller 14. Hannah Eckard-Henderson 17. Destiny Reynolds 19. Colin Lira 22. Amber Griswold Mikayla Hagan Lexington Page Gustavo Valladares 23. Carlos Zepeda 25. Kevin Jimenez Rosales 26. Joseph Flynn-McGahey Emily Fraser Guillermo Mandujano Jose Silva Alejandra Vasquez 27. Kaylee Salomon 29. Brianna Summitt 30. Zachary Avelar
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Artist
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of the Month
RIO VISTA HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL Block B 2nd Semester 2016-2017 (*Riverview 4th Quarter)
PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL (4.0 GPA or Above) SOPHOMORES
FRESHMEN*
Lane Eggers Madison Myer Brena Stovall Bailey Adgate Stephanie Aguilera Rodriguez Per Andersson Emily Bellante Kimberly Broughton Isabel Flores Elliott Hagan Deanelly Martinez Ethan Medders Kaitlyn O’Connor Valerie Rodriguez Sydney Saldana Samuel Sandoval Zoe White
photo: Jose Silva
Jesus Castillo Jeff Contreras David Forbes Wyatt Hagan Fisher Lyon Zackary McLean Lacee Myer Peter Rossi Alex Tejeda Garcia Miguel Tejeda Jr. Jason Tello Arthur Weller Ashlee Weller
MONTANA sullivan The title of her painting is “Purple,” and it took an hour and a half to complete. Montana was nominated by Mrs. Davis as the May 2017 Artist of the Month, but that edition did not get published last year. Belated Congratulations, Montana!
JUNIORS
Brennen Bellante Gladiz Chavolla Meagan Delancy Erick Galeno Jacob Kinser Jennifer Oropeza Benjamin Whiting Robert Zamarippa Payton Carademos Avila Suheng Chiv Cecilia Hernandez Isabella Hernandez Alexis Holmes Aiden Mayhood Montana Olson Henry Rossi Jameson Torres Cindy Torres Camacho Mitzi Vera Zazueta Andrea Villasenor
SENIORS
Tillie McTeer Brianna Summitt Caitlin Bowers Bryan Cairo Mariko Dupuis Lupita Ruiz Emma Wright Heather Stuelke Kiara Agan Page Baldwin Blaine Dart Kendra De La Torre Alyssa Groves William Russell Kaylee Salomon
RAM’S HONOR ROLL (3.50 TO 3.99 GPA) FRESHMEN
Eamonn Drury Hannah Eckard-Henderson Joshua Gaxiola Jacqueline Leal-Carrillo Anna Lett Juan Navarro Corona Josie Preston Carson Spradling Marivella Torres Mayra De La Torre Preston Ebert Rosa Gomez Devin Petersen Fatima Sandoval Villanueva Caroline Upham Vyolett Vieira Savannah Arias Jared Beechler Fallon Garrett Lizbeth Guerrero-Ramirez Tyler White
SOPHOMORES
Esmeralda Aguilar Duran Lizbeth Antunez Asucena Castorena Yocelyn Corona Yaneth Espinoza Mandujano Mary Griffin Ashley Hennessey Logan Reynolds Bryan Romero Megan Ross Maria Segoviano Richard Zamarippa River Billioups Savana Groves Kaylee Kitchens Olivia Roberts Aidan Walker
JUNIORS
Diana Bernal Brady Bowers Bryce Ciaramitaro Amaya Frisbie Katlyn Langlois Gerardo Mandujano Rojas Jr. Brooke Okamura Jennifer Ortiz Mercedes Roberts Ingrid Gallardo Camberos Carla Navarro Angela Romero Antonio Silva Ibarra Mackenzie Vassar Alondra Villalpando Elizabeth Webber
SENIORS
Hunter Apple Austin Francis Yasmin Garcia Madison Henry Ryan Murphy Janet Tejeda Gustavo Valladares Hannah Burgess Emily Fraser Mikayla Hagan Jeannie Perez
HONOR ROLL (3.00 TO 3.49 GPA)
photo: Emily Bellante
FRESHMEN
Rio Vista High Welcomes Cecilia Berti from Italy
by Emily Bellante
Every year, around two students travel to Rio Vista from various countries through the AFS program and spend a year staying with the people in Rio Vista’s community. Over 100 students have been hosted by Rio Vista High School since 1960. Rio Vista High School won the national award for “Outstanding High School” in 2015. According to the AFS programs website, “AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.” This year, Rio Vista High School is happy to welcome Cecilia Berti to Rio Vista High School and America. Cecilia flew 18 hours from Pesaro, Italy to be here. She enthusiastically said, “I am
happy to have this experience. I was glad to leave.” Cecilia heard about this program through her now twenty-two year old sister who traveled to Ohio and told Cecilia about her amazing experience, making Cecilia want to be part of the program herself. In Italy, Cecilia went to a school of about 10,000 students that focused on linguistics. She studied Italian, English and German. In Italy, instead of picking your classes, you pick your school which focuses mainly on one subject. Cecilia is a senior this year and spends her free time practicing volleyball with the Lady Rams. If you would like to to get involved with the AFS program by hosting or donating, contact Natalie Crew at (707)-3742703 or ncrew@frontiernet.net.
Macie Oglesby Lexington Page Marisol Segoviano Nathan Torres Jose Chavez Dawna Coad Aidan Frisbie Kevin Jimenez Rosales Ofelia Montano Atziri Villasenor Tyler Abood Cody Fuller Lilianne Griffin Jessica Mingay Benjamin Sisneros Lexie Steinbrook
SOPHOMORES Madison Davis Araceli Elisea Saul Rivas Cassandra Steinbrook Carina Torres Solis Destiny Valadez Abel Garcia Raygoza Alexis Lackey Masne Javier Lopez-Cisneros Jr. Edgar Rodriguez-Flores Neida Segoviano Lozano Kian Tobin
JUNIORS
Judith Chavez Conor Cline Marlys Eckard-Henderson Jayden Griffin Martin Magana Jr. Colton Merville Kaytlin Preciado Lana Volkerts Michael Arellano Christopher Kimbrow Anna Ramirez Darin Rasmussen Alana Stewart Gabriel Villalpando Lillian Welbourn
SENIORS
Melina Majors Michael Mason Ryan Racela Yessenia Santiago Bryce Swink Abel Torres Mandujano Janitzi Aguilar Mota Kady Feliz Erick Jimenez Rosales Khaenani Mamea Destiny Reynolds Vanesa Romero Liam Smith Alan Torres Espinosa Carlos Zepeda
Mrs. Vielhauer’s
Math Problem of the Month A high school has a strange principal. On the first day, he has his students perform an odd opening day ceremony: There are one thousand lockers and one thousand students in the school. The principal asks the first student to go to every locker and open it. Then he has the second student go to every second locker and close it. The third goes to every third locker and, if it is closed, he opens it, and if it is open, he closes it. The fourth student does this to every fourth locker, and so on. After the process is completed with the thousandth student, how many lockers are open? First student to bring Mrs. Vielhauer the correct written answer will be honored in the next Ram’s Ear Edition!
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Ms. Scott, Mrs. Apple, and Mrs. and Mr. Montgomery enjoy some well-deserved down-time in the shade during lunch. by Isabel Flores
Rio Vista High School’s teachers gathered around to eat lunch together outside the quad on Wednesday, August 16. The people who made this new tradition possible were Mr. Miller, Mrs. Knisley, and Mrs. Griffin. They all went to a summer cultural institution to learn about how to make the school’s environment better. Other schools had been allowing the teacher staff to gather around the quad and eat lunch together, and they decided it
would be fun and easy to do it here. “I missed it,” Mr. Miller said, “but I
heard it was a success.” It was a great opportunity for the staff to unwind and interact with their
students. The staff was very happy to have this time to talk amongst themselves and enjoy a lunch outside. Everyone seemed to enjoy the meal that Mrs. Turk provided them, and she was more than happy to give it to the beloved staff.
Cell Phone Policy RAM’S EAR Being Enforced OPINION POLL
Rio Vista High School staff and administration understand that parents need to communicate with their children during school hours. In order to accommodate parental needs, students may use cell phones before and after school and during lunch for calls and texting. We ask that you please use these times for contacting your child and not during instructional time. Cell phones will be confiscated should students use them during instructional periods. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Lunch is 11:20 - 11:55 on M, T, Th, F and 10:50 - 11:25 on W.
JUNIORS & SENIORS Important dates juniors and seniors need to know: October 1 - FAFSA-California Dream Act start date
October 11 - Juniors take PSAT
November 30 - Deadline for CSU and UC applications
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Sign-Ups are in the office *scores from this test are used to determine qualification to enlist in US Armed Forces Any seniors that need help signing up to take ACT or SAT, see Ms. Alduenda.
9th and 10th grade students not enrolled in AVID, see Ms. Alduenda if you would like to sign-up to take the PSAT.
What is some advice you’d give to the freshmen?
Alexis De Santiago (11) “Don’t mess up this year make it count!” Colton Merville (11) “Travel when you get the chance and join clubs.” Caitlin Bowers (12) “Quit being so loud and rude. Being disrespectful is NOT cool.” Randy Arriola (11) “Don’t slack, you’ll regret it in the long run” Hadrian Valadares (12) “Stop complaining, it only gets worse before it gets better.” Yessenia Santiago (12) “To enjoy every second of school and to work so hard.” Alicia Gonzales (10) “Do what you need to do to succeed.” Symphony Weller (11) “Don’t slack off. You’ll regret how your transcript looks when applying to colleges.” Alondra Villalpando (11) “Enjoy your freshmen year time will fly so make the best of it!” Eric Avalos (10) “Get good grades, play sports.” Sydney Saldana (10) “Know where your classes are so you don’t get lost.” Mary Griffin (10) “Be nice to your teachers. Make them your friends, not your enemies.”
MOVIE REVIEW by Jennifer Ortiz and Alexis De Santiago
The movie of the month was Despicable Me 3, chosen by RVHS student Gerardo Mandujano. Despicable Me 3 is a movie franchise that is followed by Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2. In this movie, the minions want Gru to return to the life of crime. But instead, Gru stayed as a retired villain. He traveled to Freedonia to see his twin brother for the very first time. They found themselves in a difficult situation. They had to take down Balthazar Bratt, a child star who sought revenge against the world. “I think that people should watch this movie if they really want to laugh and have a good time. I know this is a kid’s movie, but adults can really enjoy this movie too.”- Gerardo Mandujano
photo: Isabel Flores
photo: Isabel Flores
Staff Begins New Lawn Chair Lunch Tradition
September 6, 2017
Mrs. Surla and Mrs. Turk chat during Lawn Chair Lunch.
photo: Jennifer Ortiz
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Volleyball Teams Are Booster Club Looking Fully Prepared to Win for More Participants Rio Vista High School encourages all parents to be active participants in the RVHS Booster Club. The Club supports academics, athletics, and arts. Over the past five years, they have supported 12 individual and team sports, art and drama supplies and field trips, and the AVID experience. In addition to all of this, they have purchased a van for school trips, sound
systems for the entire campus, welding machines for the Ag Shop, and an electronic marquee. Last summer, they remodeled the RVHS meeting room with new furniture, equipment, and supplies. The Booster Club meets the first Monday of the month in the RVHS Meeting Room (across from the gym) at 6:00.
Pre-Season Wrestling Conditioning Not Just for Wrestlers
by Emily Bellante photo: Jennifer Ortiz
Wrestling preseason conditioning has begun. It is four days a week, two days practicing on the weights and two on the mat every Monday through Thursday
from 3:30-4:30. If you’re interested, talk to Mr. Smith. Anyone is invited, even if you’re not in wrestling. It is a great way to get fit!
Destanie Rendon sets the volleyball during practice.
It’s volleyball season and the RVHS girls are fully prepared this year! Coach LuAnn Haley has been working with the girls since July 31st. LuAnn Haley coaches the girls in a way a lot of people wouldn’t be able to. She pushes the girls to near exhaustion for 5 days. As Coach LuAnn stated, “We now practice 5 days a week, and the last 15 minutes of each practice is spent maintaining that conditioning.” Coach LuAnn Haley even has her own philosophy for her coaching: AAA (Academics, Attitude, Achievers). LuAnn wants the girls to be successful in life, have positive sportsmanship, and always strive to be the best. We asked LuAnn on how she felt about the upcoming game with our rival team, the Delta Saints. Her response was, “I am confident and eager to see such a senior heavy team against their rival school. GO RAMS!” This year’s senior volleyball players are Trinity Gonzales, Cecilia Berti, Emily Fraser, Brianna Summitt, Janet Tejeda, Guadalupe Ruiz, Tillie McTeer, Hannah Burgess, Caitlin Bowers, Emma Wright, and Khaenani Mamea. They also have a couple of newcomers for the volleyball team, Trinity Gonzales and Cecilia Berti, who are new to RVHS. Jayden Griffin, Destanie Rendon, Mercedes Roberts, and Guadalupe Ruiz all moved up to varsity this year.
photo: Alexis De Santiago
by Jennifer Ortiz and Alexis De Santiago
Madison Davis and the team practice their “bumping” techniques. The volleyball team was involved in a children’s clinic fundraiser that was very successful, where more than 40 kids attended. All the money they raised went to the volleyball program. LuAnn’s expectations this year are to take the volleyball team further than last year’s team. Last year, the team made it to the second round of playoffs. Coach LuAnn stated, “They are definitely ready for this season.”
Cheer Brings Summer Awards and New Competition Team by Robert Price
Cheerleaders at RVHS work together to pump up the crowd. This year, the cheerleaders at Rio Vista High School started off their year by going to Jamz Cheer Camp. They learned a lot of new moves and ways of cheering and grew their friendships, bringing them closer together. Jamz Cheer Camp took place from July 22 to July 23. Twenty-six of the twenty-eight squad members went to camp. The team won the hard-working Jamz Helmet this year. Many of cheerleaders were awarded ribbons, but a few were awarded the “Red and Blue Ribbons.” Symphony Weller won a sweep-
stakes to go to Orlando, Florida, to perform in the All-American halftime. “I encourage all girls and guys to try out for any sport because there are great opportunities among them,” Symphony said. Jamz Cheer Camp this year was so hot that a few girls passed out, but that did not ruin their overall experience. There are two different squads of girls this year, and there is a new Competition Squad with 16 team members on it, who have longer practices and compete up against other teams at Six Flags and Sacramento. Meagan Delancy said, “I think we are going to do a good job. We have a really strong bond.”
2017
Spirit Wear {purchase in the office}
$25
$22
Sweatshirts Sweatpants (last year’s design $20)
T-Shirt (last year’s design $10) Present your ASB Card & Wear Ram’s Spirit Wear (or RED) to RVHS Games and Get in FREE!
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RAM’S EAR
Get Involved...
Though Club Rush was on August 30, it is not too late to sign up for some of the great clubs on campus. Getting involved in clubs, activities and sports at Rio Vista High School will make your high school experience even better!
Athletes of the Month
by Madison Myer, Features Editor
Drama Club:
Drama club is for students who want to grow their knowledge and appreciation of theater. We will be putting on productions, practicing, improv, taking trips, and seeing plays and participating in workshops. All are invited.
Creative Arts Club:
photos by Madison Myer
Creative Arts Club is for anyone who is creative, artistic, or just interested in visual arts. Students who join this club may participate in various fundraisers to support our goal of providing fine arts enrichment. Students who participate will have the opportunity to go on field trips to museums and galleries and may choose to participate in hands-on visual arts activities as well. All students are welcome. So come join the fun!
AFS (AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE):
The American Field Service is dedicated to creating understanding and friendship between cultures and various people across our great country. We raise money to participate in a short-term domestic school exchange with another AFS school across the country. We also support and welcome all foreign exchange students at Rio Vista High School. AFS is open to all students, and service to our community is required participation for the club.
PAC (PERFORMING ARTS CLUB):
PAC is for students who love all types of live art. We will be attending performances of dance, theater, music whenever possible, and work in tandem with the Drama Club.
ARK (ACTS OF RANDOM KINDNESS):
The ARK Club is dedicated to make the RVHS campus and Rio Vista’s community full of kindness. Our goal is to conduct uplifting activities and projects that will assist in making high school a little more enjoyable. We meet every other Tuesday to discuss and create events that will spread kindness.
RDC (RIO VISTA HIGH DANCE CREW):
The purpose of the dance crew is for students to learn and improve choreography, express themselves through dance, promote physical fitness, communicational skills, and problem solving. RDC is currently looking for students who are interested in being a guest dancer, mixing music for the dance crew to use, social media guru, or film/camera members. If you are that person always beat-bopping around in your head or moving to any beat, come join the fun!
ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM:
This club is a student-led effort to prepare for the Sacramento County Academic Decathlon that takes place every February in Sacramento. It is open to ALL students and EVERYONE is welcomed and encouraged to join. We especially need “C” and “B” students to fill out an entire team! Our team more than doubled in size last year and we are looking to get even more students on our team.
GLEE CLUB:
Glee Club is for any and all students who enjoy singing. You don’t need to be a singer, just have a desire to join in! Levels of participation range from solos and major parts to chorus members. We will practice one a week for about an hour. Expect to hold performances several times a year at school and in the community.
WRESTLING CLUB:
Interested in competing in JV, vVarsity, or Girls Wrestling, or supporting the team as a state keeper, assistant or fan.
T-SHIRT CLUB:
Interested in running a classroom-based business; designing and printing t-shirts and other items for customers.
MSC (MATH AND SCIENCE CLUB):
The club exists to promote positive social and community interaction amongst people who enjoy math and science.
HEALTH CAREERS CLUB:
The health careers club exists to educate students about careers in the healthcare industry and to serve the community of Rio Vista. Students with an interest in the healthcare field come together and learn from guest speakers and each other. The club will be moving forward with fundraising and will be looking at ways to give back to the community in Rio Vista. This club is a partnership between the North Bay Regional Medical Center Nurses’ Academy and RVHS. The North Bay Nurses are our most regular speakers.
Arena Night Arena Night is an evening when all teachers at Rio Vista High will have a station set up in the gym for parents to rotate around to talk to. This year’s Arena Night will be on September 14th from 6-7 p.m. Both parents and students are encouraged to attend this event. Also parents will be able to pick up students’ progress reports.
Volunteer Opportunities The RioVision volunteer team can always use student help at their events or for one of their projects. They can text (707)386-9265, OR just show up for a scheduled event with their form and a willingness to help. Thanks a lot, MaryEllen Lamothe
Khaenani Mamea #29
Hunter Apple #21
Khaenani is a senior on the Varsity Volleyball team this year. “Nani has worked extremely hard in the preseason. She has pushed herself and her teammates with conditioning. Although Nani is quieter than some, she makes sure that she is heard when she is on the court. Nani has shown great leadership in drills and the killer ability to conquer anything you throw at her,” expressed Coach LuAnn Haley.
Hunter is a senior on the Varsity Football team this year. “Hunter is a leader in the classroom with a 3.9 GPA. He has worked out almost every day during the offseason and his hard work has really paid off. He is a very good young man and great representative for the football program and RVHS. Last, he was recently selected to play in a national level football event (the Blue/Grey game) which shows he can play a little football too!” commented Coach Chris Medders.
Varsity Football Has High Hopes for Season
by Michael Arrellano, Sports Editor
It is looking like RVHS Varsity Football captains have some very high goals that they plan to achieve this year, coming off an 8-3 season the previous year, such as: making it to playoffs, winning a championship, and even beating Bradshaw and Golden Sierra. Blaine Dart stated, “I believe that one of the strongest points on the team is the running game, and I would also like to thank Ryan and Hunter for working hard in the off-season.” Dakota Mills believes that one of the stronger points on the team this year is the great coaching staff. Ryan Hurley thinks that the 15 second offense will be a very big positive factor in this year’s season to come. Hunter Apple strongly believes the defensive back group is a huge strong
point. On the other hand, the captains agree that the number of players on the team will be a big factor in our season. Some of the personal accomplishments that the captains plan on achieving are, according to Blaine, “ to get noticed by a D1 college.” “I want to get All-League MVP,” commented Dakota. Ryan also said, “I am gonna work hard and try to get AllLeague.” Finally, Hunter says he plans to “Go off.” Make sure to come out and support the football team on September 8 at 7:00 pm when they go head-to-head with Delta, the school’s rival, where the Rams plan to defend the bell once again.
INTRODUCING
2017 RIO VISTA RAMS 150 per ticket
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Preferred VIP Seating at All Home Games (playoffs excluded) No Line Waiting...Just Show Your Season Ticket at the Gate Deluxe 20” Stadium Chair with Backrest Set Up Prior to Arrival All Proceeds Go Toward the Rio Vista High School Athletic Program Details:
1). You will receive a VIP ticket for the regular season games that will allow you to bypass the line purchasing tickets for the game. Simply show it at the gate. Your ticket will have an assigned seat associated with it and that will be your seat for the season. 2). Your assigned seat will be the middle section of the home bleachers (painted white). Your seat will be there prior to the first game of the night and we will collect them at the conclusion of the last game. You leave them behind. We will pick up! Contact Coach Chris Medders at (707)365-0514 for more information If you would like to purchase a 2017 VIP Ticket (or Tickets), please fill out and return
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