Track vs. Washougal
written by Cole Blackstone · May 1, 2009
School records dropped like flies Thursday April, 23 2009 as Andrew Galloway 11 set a new standard in the high jump with a jump of 6’4 ½”, and Rachael Washington 11 leaped 34’2” in the girl’s triple jump. Both won those events respectively. Galloway’s performance helped boost the Jacks... [Read more]
RAL Jazz Band: Portland Jazz Festival
written by Isaac Klander · May 1, 2009
The RAL Jazz Band took second place in the University of Portland Jazz Festival on April 9th, 2009. At the UP Jazz Festival, the competition requires every band to play three pieces and sight-read a piece. “I was really happy with how we played,” said Mr. Klander, RAL band teacher. “We made a... [Read more]
Making a Positive Impact on the Community: RAL Multicultural Club
written by Kaitlynn Johnston · May 1, 2009
RAL Multicultural Club began in March; advisors are Sharon McElroy and Tanya Beltz. This club is for any student attending RAL. MC meets every Friday from first to second lunch. Club officers are Izzy Lopez as President, Erica Avelar is VP, Luis Hernandez is Secretary, and Melissa Virgen is Historian.... [Read more]
Boundary Permits
written by Chelsey Hulsey · May 1, 2009
Chelsey Hulsey Staff Writer The Longview School District’s boundary lines are put in place to keep an equal number of students attending the elementary, middle, and high schools. It is common practice that both schools receive students from across the boundary line. However, how many is too... [Read more]
Sports Journalism- Last Bastion of Honesty
written by Tom Lee · May 1, 2009
Tom Lee Editor-in-Chief Sports journalism is the last bastion of honesty in today’s media. Once called the newspaper’s “Toy Department” by famed sportswriter Jimmy Cannon, rigid moral standards draw a fine line between sports reporter, pundit commentator and fan. It’s why sports journalism... [Read more]
Jills Plate 10 Runs in Shut-out Against MM
written by Kyle Helem · May 1, 2009
RAL ace Baily Harris allowed no runs and only two hits in a demoralizing victory over cross-town rival Mark Morris. Harris had no walks and managed to strike out ten batters. She was backed by an almost flawless defense, which only had one error during the entire game. “It feels awesome to shut them... [Read more]
Community Service and Fun? What? CAP Benefit Concert is a Hit
written by Hannah Morgan · May 1, 2009
“So I turned on the TV to the Olympics, hoping to see two Ukrainian guys killing each other, and what do I see? Water polo.” One of many of Joe Ward’s opening jokes poking fun at politics and the Olympics was met by much booing on behalf the girl’s water polo, almost all of which was in attendance... [Read more]
Black and White Yeah Right: Spring Tolo Cancled
written by Kaitlyn Johnson · May 1, 2009
Kaitlyn Johnson Campus Life Editor With the theme announced, tickets purchased, and the event scheduled for the following day, Spring Tolo was cancelled; causing confusion for the 19 couples who had already purchased their tickets. “[Freshman Officers] weren’t organized, and they didn’t... [Read more]
Vice Principle receives well earned Award
written by Britton Baker · May 1, 2009
On April 6th, 2009 our own Vice Principal and Athletic Director, Ty Morris, was inducted into the Washington Secondary School Athletic Administrator Hall of Fame. To qualify for this lifetime achievement award, one needs to have served for a minimum of 15 years as an Athletic Director, been actively... [Read more]
Woodshop State
written by Jane Forman · May 1, 2009
“Brian Jackson 11 Places First at State” Brian Jackson 11, Angelo Folz-Edwards 11, and Evan Seidle 10 competed at the State Woodshop Competition in Yakima April 9th through 11th. The students were chosen to move on to state after the competition in Vancouver at Evergreen High School March 17th... [Read more]
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