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Raiders Riot South Ripley High School VOLUME 55 ISSUE 3 Oct. 30, 2020 50 CENTS 1589 S. BENHAM RD. VERSAILLES, IN 47042 (812)-689-5303 Is Halloween Cancelled? Haunted Houses Near You and nose easily getting to other people. fear will be going throughout your body. Alexis Ackerman The town is currently deciding the rules Tori Schutte You can experience indoor and outdoor for halloween this year, but have not yet News Writer attractions that continue to release new said to the public what they are. News Writer twists and turns. Be sure to check out the But, if you decide to trick Halloween is usually a holi- Across the world, Halloween highly recommended and new Shadows or treat this year, it would be a good day that all kids love. It includes free is celebrated in many different ways. Escape 3D audio sensory experience idea to sanitize candy when you candy, and walking around in the dark Some people prefer to party while oth- get it from people. This way, you that you will love…or hate! after bedtime with friends. But, un- ers trick-or-treat, or simple stay in and know the treats are coronavirus free! Those two haunted houses are fortunately, that is also a recipe for di- enjoy movies. Although, haunted hous- The state of Indiana has rec- the best rated, but there are obviously saster in 2020 due to the coronavirus. es seem to be a hit in the US. Some ommended for people to leave candy more good ones around the area too. In Halloween was always a risky of them range from deathly scary to outside their houses for the kids, to re- Crown Point, Indiana, there is an attrac- thing, with bad people kidnapping and barely being able to scare a child. The tion called Criminally Insane. From jail poisoning candy every year. But in this duce contact. They also advise to sanitize hands before touching candy. Hal- best haunted houses are biased, but tours to paranormal tours, the attrac- case, it’s also a serious thing. Of course, the distances really make a difference. tions will leave you shaking. One last everyone wishes that COVID-19 was loween is not cancelled, but there will One of the top rated haunted haunted house that everyone should over with so we could enjoy our pre- most likely be a much smaller amount houses that is local is called Fear Fair visit is Stillwell Manor. In this all-in- cious holidays in peace. But, that is not of people out on the streets this year. which is located in Seymour, Indiana. door haunted experience you are taken the case. Millions of germs can spread as For 2020, the U.S. Centers for This attraction filled with multiple sec- back in time to when General Stillwell kids reach into buckets to take hallow- Disease Control and Prevention has ad- tions will leave you speechless. With found his home occupied by ghosts. een candy, which has also been touched vised to avoid indoor halloween events fear ranging in “high tech” attractions, by other people’s germy hands. But, and haunted houses. Although it obvi- No matter how much you like to indoor and outdoor activities, the fun however, halloween can still happen! ously isn’t a good idea to be inside such haunted houses, you should still be will feel like it never stops. Another top With precautions, the town of a tight space with a big group of peo- able to enjoy the scariness of Hallow- rated haunted house is called Nightmare Versailles can have a fun holiday this ple, with the right procedures people een. The haunted house lovers sug- on Edgewood. This house is located in year. Everyone just must wear masks in could follow specific rules and stay safe. gest that you visit these attractions! order to prevent germs from your mouth Hopefully we can all have a fun and Indianapolis, Indiana. With four main Hopefully you have a fun and safe safe Halloween Trick or Treating season! events throughout the park, the thrill of Haunted House Experience!!! THE HALLOWEEN DANCE IS CANCELLED? Unfortunately, the Halloween Dance, hosted at SRHS, was cancelled due to COVID-19. Many students are upset about this, including Ben Miller and Mark Snell, pictured to the left and right. Mrs. Mathews believes that it is a bummer, and it would’ve been very fun to attend as a teacher. Many are highly disappointed that it is cancelled. Due to mask require- ments, the school had to make the hard choice of cancelling it, as well as all dances, until further notice. Pictured to the right, Mark Snell is in his costume from last year’s Hallow- een Dance as a washer. His costume won the best costume award. He was aiming for the best costume again this year, but unfortunately, there is no dance. This Halloween Dance has been a tradition at SRHS & SRJHS for many years, and it is deeply upsetting that it is cancelled. However, hopefully we can continue this wonderful, spooky tradition next year!! Photo Credit: Google Images Photo Credit: Mark Snell

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Go to this page Go to this page Go to this page to get some to see messag- to see the latest senior students es left for peo- advice questions thoughts on the ple who have in Messages Senior Parade a birthday this from Mary! they had! month! Oct. 30, 2020 news Raiders Riot 2 Oct. 30, 2020 news Raiders Riot 3 SOUTH RIPLEY high school FFA: DUAL CREDIT IN Mark Area 1 Soil Contest Placings IVY TECH COURSES Jessika Thomas high school, and five were in junior high. of our High School Teams. They put in 8th. As her individual score, Angel Tun- Alexis Ackerman its for their post-secondary education. writing, and more. Also, if extra elective The High School Teams placed lots of hard work, and it definitely paid ny placed 1st out of all the Junior High In order to be eligible to re- classes are taken in highschool, those can Your News Writer News Editor pretty well. Team off.” competitors! They all did such a great ceive these credits, students must have be one less class that students pay mon- 1 (HS) consisted The whole chapter job. Soil Judging coach, Mark Thom- scored a high enough PSAT score, and ey for in college. These dual credits can On Wednesday, September 30, of Jessika Thom- is proud of them! as, states, “I screamed with excitement Highschool goes by fast, 4 taken the correct educational cours- help freshmen in college earn the cred- 2020, the South Ripley FFA Soils Teams as, Braydon Sides, “They all did such a great The Junior High as I heard the news. They all did such years is not that long even if you think es in their freshman and sophomore its they need to graduate ahead of time. Calendar competed in the annual Soils Con- Josh Johnson, and Team did great as a great job and I have always been so it is. Before you know it you’ll be year. If students want to get ahead Right now, they are helping stu- test. Soils is a complex contest, where Braze Billins. Team job and I have always been well. The Junior proud of these individuals. They all did at the end of your senior year, figur- with their college work, they can com- dents save money and time by eliminat- you have four answer sheets based on 2 (HS) consisted of so proud of these High team consist- wonderful and I can’t wait to continue ing out what to do next. Well, college plete extra coursework in highschool. ing some of the credits that are required four holes. During the contest, normal- Rebekah Brunner, ed of Angel Tunny, to coach them in future years!” The Ju- comes fast as lightning, and students For agriculture, some class- for college. If you are interested in individuals!” ly, you are split up from your school, Emily Brunner, and Leah Shepard, Kait- nior High competitors did amazing, and are working hard to get the best edu- es that can be taken for this are food earning dual credits through Ivy Tech, the 10/27-29 - and are with about 20 other schools in Whittney Schuler. -Mark Thomas- lyn Tingle, and Ra- they received their banners and ribbons. cation and as many credits as they can. science, advanced food science, and sign up deadline is November 6th, 2020. Area 1. However, due to COVID-19, The High School chel Brunner. The We are so proud of all the College can cost a huge animal science. These are taken with There is also more to learn they had to be divided by schools, and Team 1 placed 5th Junior High Team soil individuals that competed, and amount of money, and many fami- Mrs. Padgett, and can transfer as cer- about this in Ms.Padgett’s google class- Virtual Na- could only come in contact with their out of 18 teams, and placed 1st and nor- wish them the best of luck for it in the lies can have trouble paying for it all. tain required credits for college. room. If you are thinking about get- own schools. South Ripley’s time slot Team 2 placed 13th out of 18 teams. FFA mally would’ve been advancing to state, future. We know they did South Ripley Dual credits can help with lowering There is also an english and math ting these credits for college, please was at 9AM, and they arrived with 12 Advisor and Agriculture Educator, Mrs. but COVID-19 stopped them. The Junior FFA proud and that is all that the cost of college. With the help of option, where students can receive dual contact Ms.Padgett, Ms.Ploeger, and tional FFA competitors. Seven competitors were in Erin Padgett states, “We are proud of all High Individual, Hailee Dowers, placed matters. Congratulations Soil Teams!!!! Ivy tech, students can get dual cred- credits for calculus, literature, creative Ms.Vankirk for more information. Convention Halloween Plans SENIOR PARADE This year, many halloween plans have changed due to COVID-19. These individuals below, Kailtyn Ellison (left) and Renee Tunny (right) plan on eating lots of candy, and watching lots of Halloween movies. This is 10/23- First most likely what most of the school will be doing, since they have certain restrictions on trick-or-treating and on being too close with others. Due to this, Halloween plans have definitely changed from past years; however, Champions many individuals are going to stick to the traditions and attempt to travel around in smaller groups and stay distant. Hopefully everyone has a safe and fun Halloween season despite current COVID-19 restrictions! Together Bowling Prac- tice

10/31- Trick- Photo Credit:Ellie Waldron Photo Credit:Ellie Waldron Photo Credit:Ellie Waldron On Friday, September 25, 2020, the South Ripley school put on a parade for the outgoing seniors. Normally, they would’ve gotten to ride the float during the Pumpkin Show, but due to COVID, it got cancelled. Many of the people, or-Treat in pictured above, appreaciated the opportunity to ride in the senior parade, though they had to be in seperate vehicles. Pic- tured above (LtoR) is Cody Samples, Lydia Koger, and Kyla Jefferies. They all enjoyed having the community there to Versailles, support them, despite COVID conditions. Though everything was anything but normal, and very different, they enjoyed the fun even and were excited and happy that the teachers put it on for them. They got the chance to feel a little better about not being able to have a normal Senior year, celebrated with riding the senior float at the Pumpkin Show parade. 3-6 p.m.

Photo Credit:Tori Schutte Photo Credit:Tori Schutte National FFA Convention THE SOAR FFA CONFERENCE 10/31 HAPPY understand more about FFA, and making Throughout the day spent at HALLOWEEN Jessika Thomas leaders. At this conference, they learn so the FFA center, the Indiana FFA awards many new things and get the chance to two individuals per group to be one of News Editor meet about 100 of the other FFA mem- the lucky four Top Leaders. In order bers across the state that were in atten- to get nominated for Top Leader, you On October 10, 2020, some of dance. South Ripley FFA transported 13 have to be a great leader in your group, 11/3- Junior the South Ripley FFA members received individuals, and they all had an amazing show great confidence, and work with the chance to participate in the Indiana time at SOAR. For SOAR, the Indiana others well. South Ripley had three in- FFA SOAR Conference. The conference FFA offers for grades 11-12th to apply dividuals get nominated for Top Lead- Class Fund- is for 8-10th graders in FFA. This con- to be a counselor. The counselors lead er:Braelyn Scarbar, Hailey Mills, & Photo Credit: Mrs. Padgett ference helps them understand and find groups of other individuals who attend Georgia Iceberg. Out of those three, The National FFA Convention is usually a normal to the South Ripley FFA Chapter during October/November. They usually their pathway into their future years in SOAR, and help out the Indiana FFA Georgia Iceberg won the Top Leader travel up to Indianapolis, Indiana, where the National FFA Center is located. They stay up in a hotel for about four days, where raiser Forms FFA. Normally, they would’ve spent staff by helping lead and control the award and became one of the four to they have time to attend sessions, shop around the FFA center, and explore many different college booths, many different stands, the weekend at the Indiana FFA center, groups. This year, the South Ripley FFA win. The whole FFA chapter is proud of and have lots of opportunities open up for them. Due to COVID-19, they are having National Convention virtually this year. Photo Credit: Mrs. Padgett but due to COVID-19 restrictions, they had one person get selected, which was a Georgia on this big accomplishment!! The select members will attend the Virtual National FFA Convention this year in the Ag Room via their computers. This will Due were unable to. They were lucky and got great honor. This individual was Jessika Overall, the South Ripley FFA This is a picture of the be a completely different experience and a different event as well. National FFA Conventionwill be started on Tuesday, Octo- the opportunity to go on Saturday only. Thomas. This year’s SOAR theme was has an amazing experience and an South Ripley FFA in front ber 27 and end on Thursday, October 29. There are two South Ripley FFA graduates that will be earning their American FFA The SOAR Conference is about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and amazing time at the SOAR conference. Degree, and they are Luke Thomas and Lydia Comer, and you can tune in on Tuesday night to watch them earn their American unlocking their potential, helping them the message was find your golden ticket. They definitely found their golden ticket! outside of the FFA Center. Degree via computer. We want to congradulate them and there will be more info on National FFA Convention next issue!! Oct. 30, 2020 Feature Raiders Riot 4 Oct. 30, 2020 Feature Raiders Riot 5 Get to Know Your Local Raiders Riot Staff Favorite Fall Activities Teachers Thoughts Bailey McRoberts Caitlin McCarthy What are Your What is your position? Feature Writer on Halloween Editor-in-Chief Favorite Activities? What Grade Are You In? “My favorite things to “I just like seeing all the Senior Lacy Nowak do during the season of homemade costumes. I When Is Your Birthday? like seeing how creative all fall are making bonfires December 4, 2002 the kids are.” in a big field and roast- How long have you been on the staff? -Mrs. King ing marshmallows over I have been a part of the Journalism staff since Sophomore Year. a fire. I also like to take What do you think about the Raiders Riot? walks locally and I like I love it because it has really helped me become more social, its gotten me out of my comfort zone to hang out and have fun Photo Credit: Unknown and helped me make friends. It’s also such a positive environment and I love writing so with all of my friends.” “I’m excited to see Photo Credit: Bailey McRoberts it is definitely one of my favorite classes I have. Photo Credit: Maddy Tompkins Lily Welch the blue moon on “I like to eat candy corn, Halloween night.” What is your position? Kylie Reuter watch the leaves fall, Entertainment Writer -Mrs. Howard and carve pumpkins. What Grade Are You In? Photo Credit: Mary Orem I recommend jumping Junior into leaf piles if you’re When Is Your Birthday? “I like seeing all the not afraid of spiders July 7, 2004 little ones dressed How long have you been on the staff? coming out of nowhere and dressing up for Hal- up in their costumes Since the beginning of this year. and giving them can- What do you think about the Raiders Riot? loween. You are never Photo Credit: Maddy Tompkins I love journalism, but my favorite thing about it is being with my friends. too old to get free candy.” d y.” -Mrs. Ploeger “I enjoy Pump- Photo Credit: Unknown Photo Credit: Lily Welch Shannon Oney kin carving and Hal- Mary Orem loween decorating. Haunted Houses are “I’ve never lived in a What is your position? great for getting togeth- place where we were Opinion Editor er with a lot of friends. allowed to trick-or- What Grade Are You In? You should consider I am a Junior t re at .” going to Jacob Scare, When Is Your Birthday? -Mrs. Snyder Feburary 15, 2004 pumpkin patches, Photo Credit: Maddy Tompkins and have fun prepar- How long have you been on the staff? Photo Credit: Unknown I just started this year on the staff. ing for Thanksgiving.” What do you think about the Raiders Riot? To me, the Raider Riot is a great thing to be apart of. The people are great and the teacher is Students Reflect on Their Favorite Haunted House the haunted house, she said she Bailey McRoberts even better. It can get stressful but, it’s really rewarding to see the paper come together every would give it an 8 out of 10. Photo Credit: Mary Orem month. I honestly love this class and wouldn’t want to be in a different one. Editor-in-Chief Another student, Senior Bailey McRoberts has answered, With Halloween just right “I’ve been to the Halloween Haunt around the corner, there are people at Kings Island, and the haunted who are already going out and cel- houses they have there are great. ebrating it in some fun ways. One I was super scared of the first few of these ways is by going through ones I went through, but now I haunted houses. Even if they scare look back on the experience as one people, they leave everyone feeling of my best Halloween memories.” To Be Continued a thrill that keeps them in the Hal- When asked what rating she would loween Spirit. give the haunted houses, she said One student, Sophomore she would give them a 10 out of 10. Lily Welch says, “I’ve worked at With all these memories the Tyson Activity Center haunted and these haunted house ratings, go house, and been through it many out and give them a try for your- times. It’s really fun and has some self. You may like them, you may Photo Credit: Bailey McRoberts scares, but isn’t too scary.” When not, but you’ll get a memorable This is one example of a haunted house in Indiana. This is a haunted house that is locat- In Next Issue... asked what rating she would give experience out of it nonetheless. ed in Southern Indiana. Oct. 30, 2020 Feature Raiders Riot 6 Oct. 30, 2020 Entertainment Raiders Riot 7 Birthday Wishes from the Raiders Riot Staff Reneta Robers Zack Lathem Mady Tompkins Spooky Songs For Your “It was really nice “Happy Birthay, “You’re really funny seeing you in soccer. Zack! I hope you and so sweet, and I Halloween Playlist You are an amazing have a great day hope Journalism can 1. Spooky Scary Skeletons and spend it cele- person and know how bring us even clos- - The Living Tombstone brating. Stay safe to bring people up er together! Thank and have fun!” 2. This Is Halloween when they are down. you for being so will- -Mrs. Mathews - Marilyn Manson I hope you have ing to do things for an amazing 15th your classmates - it 3. Monster Mash birthday Reni! Stay all means a lot to - Bobby Pickett safe while you cel- all of us. You’re the 4. Thriller ebrate this year! :)” best and deserve - Michael Jackson -Cait McCarthy the best birthday!” - Sarah Taylor 5. Black Magic October 21, 2005 October 23, 2004 October 31, 2003 - Little Mix 6. Somebody’s Watching Me Students Discuss Favorite Costumes - Rockwell Kylie Reuter What’s Been Your “When I was Tyler Jo- “My favorite Hallow- 7. Ghostbusters Feature Writer Best Halloween seph (From Twenty One een costume that I - Ray Parker Jr. Costume? Pilots) was when I wore have worn was Grim 8. I’m in Love with a Monster “My favorite Hallow- my favorite Halloween Reaper. That costume “My favorite Hal- een costume that I costume. This was my is my favorite costume Popular Halloween - Fifth Harmony loween costume that have worn was a hydro favorite because Twen- because I’m obsessed I wore was Penny- 9. The Zombie Song flask. That was my fa- ty One Pilots is my fa- with scythes, and the wise. That is because vorite because it was a vorite band and Tyler Grim Reaper is cool.” - Stephanie Mabey I love the IT movies” big thing at the time.” is an amazing singer.” Movies 10. I Put A Spell On You Rachel Evans Hadley Carter Caitlyn Houston Ryan Malcomson 1. The Exorcist (1973) - John Debney 2. Halloween (1978) 3. Friday the 13th (1980) 4. The Shining (1980) 5. A Nightmare on Elm Street Photo Credit: Hydroflask Photo Credit: Stephen King Photo Credit: People Magazine Photo Credit: Getty Images Trick-or-Treat Safely and Keep Your Distance! (1984) tume doesn’t already have a mask treats to trick-or-treating children.” are right next to them or if they are Issy Peak with it, you will probably need to I’m not saying we have murder- wandering around with their friends. 6. Hocus Pocus (1993) be wearing one. You probably will ers around here but there have Keep a close eye on your kids. Feature also have to social distance as well. been many articles about stuff be- Trick or treating this year Writer There have been a lot of ing inside trick or treating candy. may not be as safe due to Covid 7. Scream (1996) Trick or treating is coming situations where candy has gone At night, friends and family regulations, normal scares with up soon. Kids are going to be out, wrong during trick or treating. need to stay close together. At night candy and being kidnapped, or just and wanting lots of candy. This year Some people give out candy with anything can happen...a kid can get getting lost. Things like these are 8. Halloweentown (1998) it is going to be different for these stuff in it that can harm young kidnapped or lost. Make sure to stay not a joke. Make sure you know kids. Rules will be set in place for children. A recent blog says, “The close to your friends and family so where your people are. Check your this year’s trick or treating. Covid myth goes like this—no kid is safe nothing like this happens. Parents candy. Travel safe. Most impor- 9. Monster House (2006) has a big impact on trick or treating on October 31 because psychot- need to make sure where they’re tantly have fun trick or treating... 10. Trick R’ Treat (2007) this year. If your Halloween cos- ic murderers may hand out tainted kids are at all times, whether they without none of these happening. Photo Credit: Lily Welch Oct. 30, 2020 Entertainment Raiders Riot 8 Oct. 30, 2020 Sports Raiders Riot 9 Trick or Treating Costume Ideas Running to Regionals runner, season is still going and ad- went good for us. It was fun to run this by over 35 seconds! That is a lot faster Mady Tompkins vanced. Nicholson made it out of season and meet new people from run- than I thought I would be at this point. regionals as an individual and is moving ning.” Their season came to a close after Everyone on the team has improved so Sports Writer on to Semi-State. She even made it on the Regional race. The team did a great much from last year and it was really the All-Regional team. Nicholson states, job running in Sectionals, but could not amazing to see all of our hard work over The South Ripley Cross “It was a huge relief to have made it make it out as a team. A few runners the summer pay off, especially after not Country teams just ended their outstand- out of Regionals and to qualify for the did place and advanced to go onto having a track season this spring.” The ing seasons as they worked hard and Semi-State race. I am so thankful I have Regionals individually. The runners that team together has made so many im- reached many goals. Their regular and such great teammates, coaches, cross advanced to Regionals include: Soph- provements, which has helped the team Photo Credit: Google Images postseason went very well for them this country parents, friends, and supporters omore, Hayden Hooten, Junior, Blake stay competitive. Fall, with some of the runners moving to help cheer me on during my race. We Voltz, and Senior, Nick Zigan. The boy Congratulations to all of the Photo Credit: Google Images on to regionals . are all a big family, and I could not be runners did a great job at Regionals and runners on a fantastic Cross Country First, the girls’ team won the more blessed. Although I did not place put up a lot of competition for the other season! conference meet. Emily Campbell as high as last year, I still managed to schools. states, “Our season went really good. shave off a few seconds and make the Blake Voltz also commented We won the conference meet.” The girls All-Regional team!” She will run this that the boys and girls have had a great did an amazing job running in this race Saturday, with her whole team, family, season and it definitely was a season against good competition in the confer- and coaches cheering for her, to com- he will never forget. This is Voltz’ first Photo Credit: Google Images ence. They then went on to Sectionals, pete for a chance to make it to the State year running Cross Country and helped where they placed fourth. Campbell also Finals lead the team to their success. During states, “We got fourth at Sectionals, but The boys’ team had the season, the teams have made vast did not make it out of Regionals.” Most a great season and improved just as improvements in their times. Photo Credit: South Ripley Twitter of the teams’ season ended at regionals; much as the girls’ team did. Blake Voltz, Nicholson also states, “I have This is the girls cross country team and however, Lanie Nicholson, Junior Junior runner, commented, “This season improved my best time from last season the three boys who qualified for regionals.

Photo Credit: Google Images Photo Credit: Google Images Halloween Candy Besties & Teammates Ranked 1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups 2. Snickers 3. Kitkat 4. Twix 5. Candy Corn 6. Reese’s Pieces 7. Milky Way 8. Crunch Bar Photo Credit: Ellie Waldron Photo Credit: Ellie Waldron Nick Zigan, Blake Volz, and Tanner Franklin 9. M&M’s Cassie Franklin and Abagaile Hewitt 10. Butterfingers Boys and Girls Soccer Volleyball Sectionals 11. Rolo however, lost their fourth set with a fi- 12. 3 Musketeers Sectionals Lindsey Stephen nal score of 20-25. The volleyball game Photo Credit: Deborah Murphy scored both goals for the Lady Raiders. resulted in one win and three losses. Lindsey Stephen The boys, unfortunately, lost Sports Editor They played really good the whole time the first game in sectionals on October and kept their fans on their toes. Sports Editor 6th to Switzerland County. It was a This year the volleyball sec- Rachel Meyer, Natasha Shin- Most Memorable Horror Movie Characters close game with the outcome of losing tionals were held at the North Decatur kle, Brionna Linkel were some of the This year both of the varsity 2-1. They held on the whole time and Jr/Sr High School gym. They were on leading people for their team during sec- “It” (It 2017) soccer teams had sectionals on Tues- Switzerland County did not score until October 17, 2020 this year. Our Lady tionals and many other games. These “Sam” (Trick R’ Treat) day, October 6th. The girls team had the part of the second half. Mateo Ville- Raiders got the bye already advancing girls and their whole team always put in sectionals at Rising Sun and the boys gas scored their only goal that night on them to the next round of sectionals. the effort and pushed and were always - Bailey McRoberts - Issy Peak had their sectionals at Jac-Cen-Del. The a penalty kick for the Raiders because a They then get to play the winner of one dedicated to winning. girls played Rising Sun in the first round hand ball in the box. of the games before them. They played The South Ripley Lady of their sectionals and the boys played Both of these teams had a great the second game that night against Raider volleyball team will miss their “Annabelle” (The Conguring) Switzerland County. They were both season this year. Their hardwork and North Decatur in their first round of lone senior, Lydia Koger, in upcoming really good, close games. dedication was shown every time they sectionals this year. seasons as she graduates. Koger was a -Lily Welch The girls won their first game played. They never disappointed their They started off really strong big help to the team this year and years “The Ghosts” (Paranormal Activity) against Rising Sun in a 1-0 win and ad- fans. Everyone did their job in playing in the game allowing themselves to win past. Lisa Gilpin was the varsity head vanced to the second round of sectionals their position and tried as hard as possi- the first set with the score of 25-17. coach this year and did a tremendous against Milan on Thursday, October 8th. ble every game. They never once let up on North Deca- job keeping the girls in line. The goal from the first game was scored Lena Conradi, Olivia Kavaana- tur and put up a fight the whole game. This year our volleyball Lady by Mariah Brison. They played the ugh, and Kylie Reuter got all conference They however lost the second and third Raiders did a tremendous job this - Issy Peak “Annie Wilkes” (Misery) second game that night. It was a really for the girls team and Zach Gentile, sets to them. The second set score was season. They had consecutive wins and -Ms. Mathews close game, but they could not hold on. Dillon Binion, and Ben Miller got all 21-25. Their third set score was 23-25. never disappointed their fans who came The girls lost to Milan by one goal with conference for the boys team. These It was a very close game that they went to watch them. Thankyou to these girls the score being 3-2. Lena Conradi two teams both had an outstanding year. into a fourth set in the game. They for another great season. Oct. 30, 2020 Sports Raiders Riot 10 Oct. 30, 2020 Opinion Raiders Riot 11 Looking Forward to Bowling Starts Off Sweet or Sour Candy? Messages From Mary Winter Sports “sweet be- Strong “For news assignmnets, do we have to get The girls team, coached by cause sour sources and have other people give opinions?” Ellianna Waldron Erica Hewitt and Ron Pollard, consisted Um, Yes. For your news assignments, sources are important. of: Abagaile Hewitt, Jasmine Almaraz, Sports Writer Ellie Waldron, Adelle Nuxoll, and Abby gives me Kieffer. The girls won with an impres- “Mary, should I buy seat covers for my truck The first South Ripley High sive lead over their rivals. They beat chills.” when I should be saving my money for School bowling meet took place on Oc- Scottsburg by 151 pins. Both teams christmas?” tober 3, 2020, at the Columbus Bowling went on to regionals in Noblesville, Center in Columbus, Indiana. This year, Indiana on January 18. -Mya McNew That would really depend on how much money you want to save for Christmas and Scottsburg High School does not have The boys, with their strong how much the seat covers cost. If you can save up your goal before Christmas then a girls team. Due to them graduating bowlers, qualified for semi-state. Jake Photo Credit: Mary Orem Photo Credit: Tori Baumgartner Photo Credit: Tori Baumgartner many of their bowlers last year, they did Grossman, Tyler Liming, Jasmine sure, go ahead and get the seat covers. If you won’t be able to save the amount you not have enough girls to fill the empty Almaraz, and Abby Kieffer earned “Sweet be- want then I wouldn’t. Priorotize things, if you can wait for the seat covers then “Trying to get a re- “Bowling another sea- spots. Also because of COVID-19, the All-Conference honors for their perfor- wait but if they are absoultely needed right now, get them. In the end it really is up cord this year” son with my friends” girls and boys are missing members of mances in the regular season. their teams. In the first meet of the 2020- cause sour to you. The girls teams this year in- 2021 season went very well for the girls clude: South Ripley, Seymour, Switzer- and boys. The girls won both of their makes me get land County, Madison, and Columbus matches, against Seymour and Switzer- “I just got a job and I need help deciding if I North. The boys teams include: South land County. The boys also performed should keep it. I work with a lot of negative Ripley, Seymour, Switzerland County, a bad face.” very well. Winning state is a very big people and people I don’t like.” Madison, Columbus North, and Scotts- goal. Both teams, along with the coach- burg. Great things are expected for both es are very excited for the upcoming -Gracey West Working in a toxic place isn’t the best thing todo, escpecially since we are still in teams this year. Last year, both teams season. high school. Before you quit trying talking to your boss about what is happening. If won sectionals and moved onto region- Photo Credit: Mary Orem als. you feel unhappy I would quit your job; however, if you really need the money, try The boys team, coached by Ron finding a new job before you quit. Pollard, consisted of: Joseph Gill, Boyd Horror Movies: New or Old? Photo Credit: Tori Baumgartner Photo Credit: Tori Baumgartner Grossman, Chase Thomas, Tyler Lim- “Being able to play “Finally getting back on the ing, and Jake Grossman. The boys never “How do I break the habit of obsessing over my court and playing games” gave up and put up a hard fight, which Photo Credit: South Ripley Twitter phone and social media? -Habit Hazard” with my friends” led them to the victory. This is the boys bowling team. “I like older horror Presonally I’ve started paying more attention to what social medias I spend my movies because they time on and what I’m on them for. If you are just on your phone because you’re are cheesy and make bored, try doing somthing else. Watch a movie, do a puzzle, read a book, or even What Is Your Favorite Gatorade? me laugh.” play a game. Try your hardest to not be on social media as often. Get on to check -Jenna Richards up but not “fallow” every move people make. It can be hard, we all grew up on technology, and that has impacted what we decide todo with our time.

Photo Credit: Mary Orem “Can they replace phone screen front and backs? What should you do if your phone is bent?” You can get both a screen and back replaceed. There are store for that in the mall “I like old horror and even at private location. Since your phone is bent... your best bet is to just get a new phone. I wish I could have help you more than this, sorry. movies because they look fake, and I hate (If your question was not answered in Photo Credit: Mady Tompkins Photo Credit: Mady Tompkins scary movies so that’s this issue, look for it in the next.) Blake Volz Renee Tunny all good with me! :)” Light Blue Yellow -Lanie Nicholson Photo Credit: Mary Orem Bailey’s Corner Bailey McRoberts time it is for good intentions, Now this isn’t me it can sometimes be a bad saying that you shouldn’t go Editor-in-Chief thing for a child that could to college, because going to Nowadays, many stu- affect their choices they make. college is very important. But dents are trying to take the We all know that par- it also isn’t the end of your easy way of life by not going ents have the best intention life if you don’t go to college. to college or going for an at heart for us, but sometimes Whichever choice you make easy job for decent pay. Many it can be a bit overwhelming. is up to you. But in the end, parents have began to crack When students were asked whichever choice you make Photo Credit: Mady Tompkins Photo Credit: Mady Tompkins down on their kids and at- about whether they thought will be a big deciding factor tempt to emphasize the im- that their parents pressured on your future. Hailey Brown Cassie Franklin portance of school and career them too much, many said Red Red choices. While most of the yes. Oct. 30, 2020 Opinion Raiders Riot 12 Student Short Story The First {Paper} Some of us tear and cut Nine -Weeks {by: Anonymous} ourselves to fit a certain 2020- 2021 shape, but at the cost of Come to an Raiders Riot People are like paper losing parts of our whole End... Filled with words Staff Different colors allow us We have fold lines that “I am very proud of my stu- to express ourselves show others who we used dents who have worked so Some of us have been to be and what we’ve be- hard to finish their quarter Editor-in-Chief strong, and hopeful for the folded and creased, but in come students who did not do so Bailey McRoberts the end, we’re a beautiful well this quarter. I always origami that tells a story Don’t crumble your- love a clean slate. :)” News Editor self up in hopes of being Some of us are torn tossed away -Mrs. Reichert Jessika Thomas Missing important pieces Take a breath and brush of ourselves yourself off and start “I am excited that we suc- Feature Editor Some of us are cut again cessfully made it through the Sarah Taylor Broken, in such a way we first nine weeks during this might tear even more Become your own piece of pandemic! At the start of art the year I did not think we Sports Editor would be able to stay in school as long as we have. I am so Lindsey Stephen proud of our students and the way they have handled coming back to school with all the Opinion Editor challenges they have faced.” Mary Orem

-Mrs. Collins Entertainment “I’m kind of freaking out Editor because I got behind in Lily Welch a few of my classes, so I am struggling to get in Writers Photo Credit: Mary Orem Photo Credit: Mary Orem assignments.” Ellie Waldron -Whittney Schuler Issy Peak Caitlin McCarty Kylie Reuter Mady Thompkins “It’s just nine Tori Schutte weeks closer to the Tori Baumgartner end of the year. “ Photographers -Sam Stenger All Staff Photo Credit: Mary Orem Photo Credit: Mary Orem Faculty Advisor RAIDERS RIOT Ms. Mathews DISCLAIMER The Raiders Riot is a student- The Raiders Riot will clearly la- written newspaper that is pub- bel opinions and editorials; which lished every four weeks. It is will be separated from factual sto- published primarily for the stu- ries. Opinion stories signed by the reserves the right to edit grammar dents and staff of South Ripley. writer are primarily the writers’ and profanity, and choose length. The purpose of the newspaper is opinions, and not necessarily the If the writer of the letter wish- to inform the students and staff paper or school. The staff strongly es to remain anonymous they of events that are happening in encourages positive letters to the may. Businesses are encouraged the school and the community. editor, although the Raiders Riot to advertise in the Raiders Riot.