RAL Rocks Out: Booster Club Installs New Speakers
February 26, 2010
By Travis Bright As most of RAL has noticed, the cafeteria has undergone some recent improvements with the installation of new speakers, which were installed and blasting music early in the second semester. The Booster Club has been responsible for many past projects that have been beneficial to RAL... [Read more]
The New School Officer: Officer Ty Mauck
February 26, 2010
By Bronson Folz-Edwards This year RA Long High School has been introduced to a new school authority, Officer Ty Mauck. Mauck came to RAL in the fall of 2009 when he took over the job from Officer Tilton, who encountered some unexpected health issues that forced him to take a leave of absence. According... [Read more]
Wake Robin Dominates: FFA Team Places First in Two More Competitions
February 25, 2010
By Jane Forman RAL and Mark Morris’ combined FFA team, Wake Robin, attended a job interview competition in Vancouver Tuesday, January 26. Three members placed in the top six and one will be competing at state in May. Rylie Norris 11 placed first, Jane Forman 11 took third, and Kianna Gonzales 12, fourth... [Read more]
The Jack Fathers: Putting Pride and Spirit Back into the Lumberdome
February 25, 2010
By Jane Forman Over the past few years, RAL’s crowd at sporting events has been said to be less than vivacious. But this year, three seniors have taken on the challenge of putting spirit back into the stands of the Lumberdome. Seniors Teran Amnotte, Taylor Froberg, and Nick Bartolus, otherwise known... [Read more]
Hancock Invincible?: Josiah Raglin in Octagon
February 25, 2010
By Alex Orozco Many students in our school do not believe that Josiah Raglin 10 actually gets into the octagon with the big boys to compete in MMA fights. But in fact, he does, and he has been in a few fights recently at Kessler’s Sport Bar and Grill. His most recent fight was on Jan 15, 2010. Many... [Read more]
Longview School District Facebook and Twitter: Going to the People
February 25, 2010
By Hannah Morgan Calling all parents, grandparents, students, and interested community members: Longview School District has a Twitter. “We want to connect with and be available to the people,” Sandy Catt, the LSD manager of communications, said, “Since the people are on Facebook and Twitter,... [Read more]
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 teams and honor the accomplishments of those who excel on the field, court, and mat. Sports have always been a big part of... [Read more]
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 students having these MySpace, Facebook and Twitter accounts, is that the average age of MySpace users is thirty -five- years... [Read more]
Technology and Relationships: A Benefit or a Distraction?
February 25, 2010
By J Nusbaum Communicating with technology is now part of our daily lives. Having a conversation with someone from any where is easy. Using technology for relationships is rapidly increasing all over the world, but is it becoming a danger? Or is technology perfect for relationships? Cell phones are used... [Read more]
RAL Shows it’s Spirit: Huge Turnout for Spirit Week and Court
February 25, 2010
By Tyler McIntosh Spirit week kicked off with a small assembly on Feb 5. Rachel Brown 12 announced the days of spirit week as students put on a fashion show. The themes this spirit week were Pajama Day, Western Day, Animal Day, Element Day, and Spirit Day. After the fashion show was finished, Mr. Dollemore... [Read more]
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