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 Day on February 14. HOwever, unlike Valentine’s Day, the Chinese New Year lasts for about 15 days. ... [Read more]
RAL Musicians Prove to be Superior: Instrumental Solo Ensemble Results
February 26, 2010
By Travis Bright Brent MacKenzie 10, and Alex Ahlgren 11, dominated SWWMEA Instrumental Solo Ensemble contest Saturday February 6th at Kelso high school. Ahlgren played a piece called “Transfiguration” on snare drum, and placed second in the region, becoming first alternate for state. Ahlgren doesn’t... [Read more]
Girls On The Run: A New Image For Young Girls
February 26, 2010
By Jossie Ingram Girls on the Run has been offered to many young girls twice a year in the spring and fall season in elementary and middle schools nationwide. The program is designed to increase student activity, fitness level and self-esteem. It also teaches life skills that will benefit the girls’... [Read more]
Texting and Driving: Distraction Leads to Fatalities and Fines
February 26, 2010
By Hannah Morgan “I always text or talk on the phone and drive; I can totally pay attention, it’s not like I’m gonna crash,” said an RAL senior who chose to remain anonymous. What this Lumberjack doesn’t know is that talking on the phone while driving can slow your reaction time to that of... [Read more]
Caution: Roadwork Ahead at the Civic Circle
February 26, 2010
By Caity Wilson Longview drivers will be happy to know that their days of having to navigate one of the world’s most confusing roundabout intersections are soon to be over. The City has proposed a change of traffic flow around the Civic Circle intersection. Right now, Longview has one of the world’s... [Read more]
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]
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