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Sr. English class creates their own Monsters … PHOTOS BY DR. EDWARDS, SHASHWAT SINGH Published biweekly by and for the Upper School students of Riverfield Country Day School in Tulsa, OK FEBRUARYAPRIL 21,3, 2015 2020 THE COMMONS Varsity basketball teams at regionals By Jack Bluhm SPORTS EDITOR For the Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys teams here at Riverfield, the regular seasons are over. Both finished their season at home versus Depew on Feb. 11. Both teams were in the Cherokee Conference last year, and both were able to win con- ference last year, finishing their seasons with away wins at Prue. The teams moved up in con- ferences this campaign. Now they are in the Frisco Confer- ence. The Varsity Girls battled Tara Fritts, Ethan Shaw, and Mallory Stinnett rehearse a scene where they get publicity for Audrey 2, aided by Andrew Jordan. PHOTO BY CATIE DOERR hard throughout their season this year, but just fell short of the conference championship by a little. The Varsity Boys had a very good season. No one expected Drama’s stage crew needs help them to win conference, but as Coach Bogle calls it, “by mak- By Catie Doerr “The Ronnettes are the narrators and know what’s going on ing a statement” they were able ARTS & ENTERTAINEMENT EDITOR in the show,” said Carson Chomosh (aka one of the Ron- to battle hard against big oppo- nettes), “but they are still present as characters.” nents. Playing Liberty, a 2A he Riverfield Theatre Co. is putting together a “Seymour Krelborn might not be the sharpest tool in the Top 20 team, they beat them in production of the hilarious musical, “Little Shop shed, but he definitely makes up for it in his heart and kind- overtime. It was one of the big- of Horrors” this year. It will be performed on ness,” said Ethan Shaw (aka Seymour). gest games in Riverfield’s histo- May 8-10 at a location yet to be determined. “This show is really awesome because it blends a whole lot ry, perhaps their biggest win. In the meantime, the cast needs help. of comedy with a whole lot of heart. We have an incredibly The Boys only lost one T If you want to be part of the show and like sewing and/or talented cast that is already doing such a great job bringing this game in conference this year building, then you should definitely join the stage crew. The show to life. People of all ages will enjoy this production,” and were able to win conference cast needs help with costumes and set design. You might even said Mrs. Brillhart (aka the director). for the eighth year in a row. get a chance to help build the plant, Audrey 2! Can you sew? Can you hammer nails or paint? If you want Even though it was their first Rehearsals have already started, and everyone is enjoying to be involved in the show, email Mrs. Brillhart or Emma Red- year in a new conference, they being involved in the show. The cast members are getting to mond. The cast needs you right away, and you will enjoy being were able to gut out the latter know their characters and their roles. part of this show. part of the season, battling inju- ries and sickness, and were able to persevere and come out champions. Both teams are advancing nicely through the playoffs. Airstrike in Yemen continues violence in region Now they are in regionals, hop- ing to make a deep playoff run By Andrew Jordan according to the BBC. count was approximately 32 are unjustified. The humanitari- by fine tuning their skills on the NEWS EDITOR For several years, an exten- with 12 more wounded. Among an organization known as Save court. sive bombing campaign has those reported killed were wom- the Children also condemned The Varsity Girls played For the past two decades, the been happening under the super- en and children. the airstrikes, saying the conflict Arkoma yesterday and won. Middle East has been a region vision of a U.S. and U.K.- The Yemeni rebels, also in Yemen was “not slowing They will play again this even- of almost constant warfare. backed, Saudi-led coalition of known as Houthis, claimed it down.” ing at 6:30. The Varsity Boys With countries each taking sides Arab and Asian nations. There was a retaliatory strike. They In fact, the U.S. has in- played Kiowa yesterday, and with major superpowers, proxy have been many incidents of stated the strike was not on a creased its support and funding, will play again today at 3 p.m. wars often have been fought. possible war crimes committed military target, and was instead citing this as part of the “War at Checotah. One especially war-torn by means of airstrikes, and the an attack on a civilian popula- on Terror” in Yemen. This late part of the year is country is Yemen, located at the latest incident is no different. tion, a statement that the Saudis Overall, this conflict has where things get very interest- southern tip of the Arabian pen- According to Reuters, last heavily deny. been going on for years now, ing. It’s “win or go home time” insula. The country is one of the Saturday a Saudi airstrike killed The U.N. and other interna- and the atrocities it has pro- for both teams. Good luck to all poorest Arab nations and has more than 30 Yemeni civilians. tional organizations have con- duced continue to decimate this the players … GO RAVENS! been embroiled in a civil war, Another source said the death demned the strikes, saying they extremely poor country. THE COMMONS is published biweekly dur- VOLUME XIV ISSUE 9 ing the school year by the Upper School Newspaper elective class at Riverfield Country Day School, 2433 W. 61st Street, Tulsa, SPRING 2020 STAFF Oklahoma 74132. The staff reserves the right to edit any article or FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020 letter submitted for publication. Send all EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ................. Brenden Paul submissions to the Editor-in-Chief at NEWS EDITOR ........................ Andrew Jordan FEATURES EDITOR ............... Will Dozier [email protected]. All opinions expressed are those of the individual writ- SPORTS EDITORS .................. Jack Bluhm, Jon Morley DESIGN EDITORS................... Jake O’Shaughnessy ers and do not reflect positions of the staff, OPINIONS EDITOR ................ Shashwat Singh .................................... ............... Quinten Nokes adviser, or school administration. A&E EDITOR ........................... Catie Doerr PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR ..... Anna Claire Boyd REVIEWS EDITOR ................. Mason Malloy COLUMNISTS .......... .. ............. Ava Fritts, Jack Jones Online: riverfield.org/community/studentnewspapers.cfm THE COMMONS Friday, February 21, 2020 SPORTS / OPINIONS 2 Has impeachment Davieon and ABIGAIL Shine on the court made any difference? Congratulations to the past takes as well as make any pass President Trump is flying weeks’ MVPs for their hard he wants. He plays very hard high. In the past few weeks, he’s work and dedication so far this Most on both ends of the court. He been able to tout U.S. economic season. These next two are Valuable also plays hard on defense, growth, largely gotten away civil like the others for their fierce racking up a couple of steals with allegedly meddling in the discourse defense and electric offense Players per game. Dave is a valuable Department of Justice, and most moves. Both are freshmen and rebounder for the team. He is importantly, been acquitted by By Jack Bluhm By Shashwat Singh are very fun to watch and be able to grab the rebound and the United States Senate. around. Both work hard during make a great lead pass to any According to the Washing- the games and always play Amelia Anderson – A open teammate. ton Post, Republican senators According to Politico, their hearts out. freshman who has found herself Go Ravens! (other than Mitt Romney) voted what’s truly worrying is the in the starting lineup recently, to acquit the president but hoped proximity of this action to Amelia is a key part in the Var- he would learn a lesson and Trump’s tweet decrying the sity Girls offense and defense. mend his ways. initial recommendation. She has proved herself a valua- However, this course of This is not a sign of some- ble addition to the squad this events has only emboldened the one who has learned a lesson. It year. Coming up through the president to continue breaking is a sign of a person unleashed middle school system, the team the legal norms of his office. from obligation to follow even really needed someone to come President Trump has never the most mundane norms simp- off the bench or to be in a start- been one to follow constitutional ly because he wants to use the ing position. Amelia is a key rules or norms. Whether or not Constitution as a personal toy. rebounder for the team. She you agree with his demeanor In addition, the president has takes vital shots and makes key and actions, he certainly has used every opportunity to call shots. taken every effort to stretch the out and shame his political op- Davieon Clinton – “Dave,” rule of law in America. His ponents such as Nancy Pelosi as we call him, is a key part in drive to do so has only increased and Romney, whom he has at- since being acquitted. tacked on multiple public occa- Anderson is a real asset this year. the Varsity Boys’ system. He Clinton is worth watching! PHOTO BY QUINTEN NOKES can knock down any shot he PHOTO BY QUINTEN NOKES On Feb. 11, the DOJ filed a sions, according to NPR statement requesting a reduced With the general election sentence for longtime Trump looming and incumbency and ally Roger Stone, inducing all the economy helping the presi- four prosecutors on the case to dent, the question for many has resign.

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