Art Competition
April 17, 2009
The 6 artists from RAL got their chance to shine this month at the annual Southwest Washington regional art competition in Vancouver. The artists: Joe Wright12 with a ceramic turtle sculpture, the collaboration of Britt Baker10, and Kelsey McNeal10 with their ceramic giraffe mask, Lyndsey Norris-Collette11... [Read more]
Fine Arts
written by Jarrett Gosch · April 17, 2009
Budget cuts, as clichéd as they are becoming, are one of the most important occurrences in our school district. Administrators are trying their best to keep these cuts from the classroom. Unfortunately, Fine Arts fall under the category of “unavoidable cuts”. The Longview Public School District... [Read more]
Knowledge Bowl:Staff Puts Students In Their Place
April 17, 2009
The Knowledge Bowl team was not able to overcome the faculty’s wide range of wisdom on March 10th as the staff dealt them a tough 29-16 loss during the annual student vs. faculty knowledge bowl competition. “It was a huge upset,” junior Knowledge Bowl team captain Garret Nelson said. For the most... [Read more]
Letters to Lucerne
written by Isaac Klander · April 17, 2009
The incredible dramatic moments of the Mainstage’s winter play inspired strong emotions in the audience. This year, the Dana Brown Mainstage Theatre, under the direction of Susan Donahue, put on a production of “Letters to Lucerne”, a tragedy by Allen Vincent and Fritz Rotter. The show was written... [Read more]
Fathers, Daughters, and France
written by Kaitlyn Johnson · April 17, 2009
French Club helps Parks and Rec. with Father Daughter Ball The father daughter ball was declared a success by all involved. The Parks and Recreation sold out for all four events! RAL’s very own French Club volunteered to help the French theme come to life. “I thought it was great how many... [Read more]
Blood Drive
written by Britton Baker · April 17, 2009
On Friday March 6th, RAL students participated in the second school blood drive of the year put on by Puget Sound Blood Center. Over 65 students participated with 45 of them being first timers. With each student donated a pint of blood we raised enough blood to save 150 patients at St, John’s medical... [Read more]
Tennis smashes Competition
written by Meghan Michels · April 17, 2009
The R.A.Long girls’ tennis team stands undefeated so far in the season, proving to be what most the girls’ opinions to be true; they really have no competition. So far the team has crushed all opponents, beating Hawkinson 4-2, and Ridgefield 5-1. The biggest match of the season will as always be... [Read more]
Retiring Teachers
written by Britton Baker · April 17, 2009
From the time since Mt. St. Helens blew to a time before then, they have been teaching and interacting with kids, now we tell Mr. Fogus, Ms. Fidler, and Ms. Warren to have an amazing and relaxing retirement. Starting his first 7 years in schools in Chicago, Astoria, and Seattle Mr. Fogus began his carrier.... [Read more]
Woodshop Competition
April 17, 2009
R.A.L woodshop students competed in a cabinet making contest sponsored by Skills USA at Evergreen High school in Vancouver March 17th to determine which students would precede on to state. The competitors were asked to construct mantle clocks and had six hours to do so. The winners were judged on... [Read more]
Jacks Stumble in Leauge Opener
written by Tom Lee · April 17, 2009
Varsity Baseball stumbled during RA Long’s league opener against the Woodland Beavers on March 24th, with Jacks losing 6 – 5. Woodland’s Mike Hartley threw five innings, striking out nine Jacks. RAL’s Jake Look pitched into the fifth inning before reaching his pre-determined... [Read more]
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