Drop in vending machine sales felt across campus
January 15, 2010 • Eunique Jones
Filed under News
Halfway into the 2009-10 school year, school activity revenue from vending machines has declined. Principal Dr. Hammerle said that the decline started 2008-2009. “It was at an estimated $7,500, but as the school year unfolds, we see the vending profit a little lower because of the economy,” Dr. Hammerle... Read more »
Junior chases stormy excitement
January 15, 2010 • Jessica Wong
Filed under Features, Top Stories
It all started when he was five years old. A young Andrew Gorton was headed south to his new home in Texas when “Tornado Alley” lived up to its name. Just outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma hail pounded on the Gorton family car, as his parents frantically searched for a safe haven. “I was glued to the... Read more »
Chock-full of visual effects, Cameron’s Avatar pleases
January 13, 2010 • Sara Benner
Filed under Entertainment
With over a billion dollars in ticket sales, Avatar, a film set on a distant planet in a galaxy far far away, centers on Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), a paraplegic Marine, caught between following orders and following his heart. The stunning intricacies of Avatar’s visual effects create sensory immersion... Read more »
RHS tops canned food drive
January 6, 2010 • Sarahi Farr
Filed under News
RHS students & staff led the way in the annual canned food drive in December. RHS was top collector among the district high schools with a grand total of 10,000 cans. Mrs. Karn’s second period collected the most cans with 47 cans per student. Mrs. Wade’s class followed with 37 cans per... Read more »
Students weigh the risks of tanning beds
January 6, 2010 • Bailee Cole
Filed under Features
A beautiful tan – this year, the cost is $40 a month. Next year, that beautiful tan could cost surgeries and other treatments for skin cancer – but that’s not what’s on senior Traisha Martin’s mind as she lounges in a tanning bed. . At one point, Traisha was tanning frequently... Read more »
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