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Administrative Addition: RAL is joined by new vice principal, Jill Anderson

written by Hannah Bennett · October 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

As the school year begins, the RAL administration is joined by a new vice principal, Jill Anderson. Anderson recently joined RAL from the Washougal School District. She has a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University, her CTE from Central Washington University, and masters in both Administration and Counseling from City University. In Washougal, Anderson was previously the principal of an alternative high school, Excelsior High School, for 3 years and an associate principal at Jemtegaard Middle School for 2 years.... [Read the full story]

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Not Your Ordinary Principal: An Inside Look At Mr. Reeves

written by Meghan Michels · September 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

  The pride of R.A.Long runs deep through the halls of the school, but not just with students. This year, we have Mr. Reeves, a returning alumnus with high hopes for this coming school year. Once a teacher at Monticello, and graduate of ’86, our principal is making his mark on the school yet again. One of many of Reeves’ goals and the most important to him is establishing relationships with the student body. “Everything starts with relationships…its important to be approachable.” Said Reeves. “Student accomplishment... [Read the full story]

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Budget Cuts:How They Are Affecting RAL

written by Alyssa Ball · September 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

All over the country people are dealing with the struggling economy, and one of the areas hit the hardest is our schools. RAL’s budget cuts this year range from loss of teachers and classes, to the cutting of C-squad sports. “The English department, particularly the four Senior Seminar teachers, are working in collaboration to spend less money” Mrs. McIntyre said. English teachers are printing less paper and making students take their own notes. They don’t print out extra copies of papers anymore, if students lose... [Read the full story]

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Welcoming New Faces: Mrs. Dickinson

written by Jarrett Gosch · September 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

  Budget cuts have brought many brusque changes to RAL. Not only was our budget subject to change, but our staff has had to face many changes as well. Mrs. Dickinson, who has been displaced from our cross-town nemesis MM, due to reduction in force, will be educating students in mathematics here at RAL.  “I was never really into the school rivalry anyway,” said Dickinson  Although Dickinson came from MM, we have done a sublime job at making her very comfortable here. “The experiences have been very similar. Everyone,... [Read the full story]

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We Love The Love Of Three Oranges

written by Meghan Michels · June 2, 2009 · 1 Comment 

The Love of Three Oranges. An interesting title for a very interesting play. Wrote in 2003 by Hillary DePiano, this commedia dell’arte play was a great laughter fix for the audiences that watched.  Set in the king’s castle, the king, played by Isaac Klander 12 and Pantalone played by Jarrett Gosch 11 are brainstorming ways to cure the prince, played by MM’s Alec Hansen, who is ‘dying’ from terminal hypochondria. The conclusion reached, is the prince needs some laughter to get healthy again. They pull out all... [Read the full story]

Student Life

Chinese New Year: Lunar Festival on Valentine’s Day

February 26, 2010

By Chyanne Wens          A very important traditional Chinese holiday, the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is falling on the same day as our traditional Valentine’s... [Read more]


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Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Increase Recognition

February 25, 2010

By Karl Jamison I open this “can of worms” with some reservations.  Let me preface my comments by saying that I am a big sports fan.  I try to support our athletic... [Read more]


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Feature

Relationships and Technology: Does Age Count?

February 25, 2010

By Brianna Tift Despite having to be 13- years- old to have a MySpace account, there are many elementary students that have accounts.  The problem with these young elementary... [Read more]


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Sports

“Jedi” J Nusbaum : College Bound

February 26, 2010

By Sullivan Carter One thing college scouts can count on is finding classy and skilled athletes at RAL. This year, one exceptional athlete, J Nusbaum, is keeping the college sports... [Read more]


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