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Volume CXXI Issue 9 January 31, 2020 Serving Red Bluff High School since 1901 Nine lucky teachers look forward to retirement at the end of this year

Mrs. Montandon teaches lesson with baby in hand. Mrs. Williams is hard at work grading math exams. Mr. Hendricks sketches out the RBHS mascot. Mrs. Somavia helps student with eco-art project. (Math), Lonnie Scott (Physical miss them and wish them health teaching at Red Bluff High for He is going to miss teaching Milca Valladares- Therapy Occupations), Ms.Corning and happiness in retirement.” eighteen years. Although he will no Art, coaching for Cross Country De Los Santos (CTE Director), Mr.Trujillo (SPED), Even though their teaching comes longer be teaching next year, he will and of course surprising students Staff Writer Mrs. Spencer (REACH Program), and to an end, they’re still planning to do still continue to work at Physical by showing them they have the Mrs. Kunau (ACHIEVE Program). more after their retirement. One of the Therapy Center, cover for sports at the ability to do more than they think. Teachers are apart of our everyday Many of the retirees are experts teachers retiring, Mrs. Montandon, high school and vacation in the fall! Of course, there are more school life and have impacted in very specific programs such as the has been teaching for ten years and His favorite thing about teaching teachers planning to do more each student they teach. It’s sad REACH and ACHIEVE programs twenty-eight years prior at a daycare. was being able to see his students after their retirement as well. to say that teaching is coming to and their retirement leaves a great After retirement, she is planning continue their career in therapy Each of these teachers will be an end for nine amazing teachers. void for the high school. Principal to spend more time with her four which gave him a rewarding missed and it’s sad to see them The teachers who are sadly Rich Hassay said, “Over the course grandkids, go to Mexico in June and feeling and of course the twisted leave next year especially since leaving us and retiring next year of their [Judy Spencer and Nancy travel with her family in their trailer. ankles and broken bones he faced. many students were close to each are Mrs. Montandon (Child Care Kunau] careers they have made a Her favorite thing about teaching Mr.Hendricks has also been and every one of these teachers. Occupations), Mr. Hendricks (Art), positive impact on a tremendous was being able to connect with her teaching for thirty-one years and he Their contribution to the high school Mrs. Somavía (Leadership, Student amount of students. Students and students and the topics she taught. is planning to travel a lot and get a will forever be recognized and we hope Govenment, Eco Art), Mrs.Williams staff at Red Bluff High School will Lonnie Scott has also been real job (he said jokingly). for the best future on for these teachers! 4-H holds annual carnival RBHS campus offers Robotics concessions. The money made from send members and chaperones to Mia Gleason these games, the concession stands state and national 4-H conferences. and P.O.E. class to highlight Staff Writer and dinner they will be serving When asked about what 4-H does during the Fun Night will all be for the youth in Tehama County, The 4-H Fun Night Carnival Of used to support the 4-H program. senior TC Drury says, “4-H provides STEM pathways and careers Fun is an annual fundraiser created Dinner for this fun family opportunities for youth to learn new to help support the 4-H Program in event is typically tri-tip and also things through projects (groups of He was also asked if he went to Tehama County. It’s the only county includes other things to eat as well. people with a similar interest for a any tournaments, to which Vaillete fundraiser that 4-H puts on in Easton Ross 4-H will be using the money from subject such as Sewing or Cooking) responded, “Yeah, we did go to a Tehama County. Staff Writer at club and tournament, but it was more like Every year, Robotics is a new STEM course county levels.” a skills competition. There were the 4-H Program offered at Red Bluff High School that 4 - H different goals you had to achieve holds a carnival was taken by a few select students encourages youth like hitting flags, climbing certain filled with games, last semester. Unfortunately for of all different obstacles, flipping things over.” cake walks, and some students ,it was only half a backgrounds When asked why he took the silent auctions semester. It is coupled with another to create a course Vaillete stated that Robotics all thanks to the half semester course called P.O.E, or c o m m u n i t y was the prerequisite to another members of 4-H. Principles of Engineering. The two through their class he wished to take; “We It is an event classes are taught by Mr. Twitchell various interests. had to [take Robotics] in order made for all ages, and Mr. Penner, and are designed to They have to take POE. Even though it was which means show students how they can apply a variety of only one semester, it was a good anyone can come! the sciences and mathematics in programs within amount of time for the course.” It is perfect to real world situations and careers. 4-H; you can Dylon Reid is a junior at bring your family A couple of the students, seniors participate Red Bluff High School, but had to, or to enjoy Luke Downey and Alex Gonzalez, in sewing or different opinions about the course with your friends. were able to produce robots that went cooking, STEM than his classmates. Reid expressed All clubs in to competitions to compete with other and Agriculture, that he did not enjoy the robotics 4-H create and schools involved in the league such Healthy Living, aspect of the class and was looking run carnival- as Mount Shasta, Modock, Shasta, and Civic forward to the semester ending. style game Foothill, Enterprise, and Wheatland. Engagement; According to some students, in booths. What’s Triston Vaillete, a junior, took participants the class, the POE portion of the nice about them the course last semester. When age from 5-18. course will not be offered next year is that each game only costs asked what they did as lesson plans this event to purchase resources for Kids within these ages and instead they will be making the 25 cents to participate in! and what skills they learned from project leaders and members to use. can join 4-H through school Robotics class a two semester course. “Win Tickets” are won at the the class, Vaillette responded, “We It will also help the 4-H club and after school programs. Students need to speak with their game booths and are redeemed for just build robots the whole time.” purchase supplies needed to run The carnival will be held on counselors if they are interested in prizes at the Prize Booth. There When asked if they ever fought the program, along with purchasing Saturday, February 8th at the Tehama this pathway or career so they can is a dinner along with the event robots he answered “Yeah we awards for other countywide District Fairgrounds Auditorium sign up for the available classes. as well as live entertainment and events. The money will also help from 4:00-8:00 pm here in Red Bluff. did, but we weren’t supposed to.” Herff Jones Orders Winter Formal Notes and Noodles • Herff Jones will be in the gym • Winter Formal will be held • The Notes and Noodles spaghetti lobby on Wednesday, February on Saturday, February 8, from dinner will be held on Friday, 12 from 11:07-12:07 p.m. handing 8-11:00 p.m. at the Community February 7, from 7-8:00 p.m. out graduation deliveries and Center. Tickets must be bought at the Community Center; all taking orders as well for capes beforehand in the Student Store. money raised will go towards the and gowns. band program. 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Impeachment trial... ABC News, was a “quid pro quo for political gain”. In other words, Trump withheld aid to Zelenskiy until he impeachment process of President Trump has been long and full of complications, and since he gave Trump confidential information about the Biden family. After receiving the evidence, anyone in Tthe inquiry in late September there have been a multitude of changes and proceedings that have the House can suggest an impeachment inquiry; it’s then up to the Speaker of the House (Nancy Pelosi) changed and defined the course of the impeachment. However, understanding the impeachment to decide whether or not to proceed. If given consent to move forward, a committee called the House process can be difficult with the onslaught of confusing government terminology and technicalities Intelligence Committee investigates, and gives all findings to the House Judiciary Committee, who draft that have been highlighted in the news over the past few months. In layman terms, none of the “articles of impeachment”. Once formed, the House votes on the articles; with a simple majority ( > 50%), general public understands impeachment. So, here are some facts that you should know. the official is then impeached and the articles are sent to the Senate for a trial. For starters, what is impeachment? What is an “article of impeachment”? Impeachment is a charge of misconduct done by someone in a public office. It is a political wrong- An article of impeachment is a reason for a charge against an official of misconduct during their time doing, NOT a criminal one (in most cases). in office; Trump was impeached under two articles of impeachment-obstruction of justice and abuse of Are presidents the only people that can get impeached? power. Contrary to belief, impeachment doesn’t just apply to the President-it applies to the vice president What happens now? and all civil officers (those who work in any of the three branches of government, with the After the articles are sent to the Senate, they will hold a trial; the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court stands exception of the army and navy). as the judge, the senators are the jury. After the trial, ⅔ of the senators must vote to remove the official What can an official be impeached for? from office; if there is no majority for removal, the official is only impeached, and may stay in office until According to the Constitution, there are three ways in which a federal official can be impeached: their term ends. for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors”. Trump was impeached for the Why is the trial so hard to understand? last offense, which will make the trial much trickier for the Democrats, as it is the most vaguely An impeachment of the president is not something that occurs daily, or even in one’s lifetime; as a result, described one. no one in government knows how to approach it the right way. The struggle of power and vagueness of of How does the impeachment process work? the process makes it easy for both sides to create their own rules; the impeachment process is unique in our Initially, there must be a piece of evidence given to the House of Representatives that can be used government, as it’s the only time the jury gets to pick and choose which pieces of evidence they wish to

Staff Editorial Staff to formally charge a civil officer with impeachment. In Trump’s case, a “whistleblower” reported see or hear. In fact, the grounds of which Trump are unclear-what is “high crime” and if Trump’s offence a call made between Trump and the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, that according to equated to it. Teen obession over Tik Tok rapidly grows here’s no shock if you have and became a part of our downloading it as a joke and getting annoyed with the fact an addiction and has become the app is the fact that there Tor know what Tik Tok lives. Everyone wants to seeing what it was all about, that it’s become “overrated”, but a top app in the App Store. are many adults on it and a is. It’s everywhere, even on get famous, wants to know Tik Tok videos are even BBC investigation found the other social media platforms. the Renegade, gets a huge on Instagram and Snapchat. app failed to remove cyber There are about 500 amount of likes and relate to “It probably fills the void I asked a few friends when predators from the app, but million active monthly the cringey 15-second videos. they used Tik Tok and a despite that, we’re still gonna users globally and 15 The sad part is that of missing the app Vine or majority said they used it use the app and watch videos! million videos posted daily. despite how cringey it right before bed, before At this point, Tik Tok isn’t can get, it also becomes that the dances are addictive, school, during school and Milca De Los Santos even referred to Kesha’s iconic relatable or funny and we a little bit after school. music video, but the app that’s end up watching it for hours. but the truth is this app So the app is practically taking over our teenage lives. Let’s also talk about used throughout the day. It It probably fills the void the music. We start adding has become an obsession.” is an obsession and we are of missing the app Vine or more “Tik Tok songs” ashamed to say we love it. that the dances are addictive, to our playlists and even From dances to funny but the truth is this app know the lyrics to half of but now we’re on it every day based on what others at school content, it’s slowly something has become an obsession. them without realizing it. and make videos ourselves. have said, we can go from a few we like to do and watch. It’s talked about every day The app started as At this point, people are minutes on it to a few hours. It’s The only sketchy part of Staff Writer Too many coffee shops in Red Bluff People disregard science t’s no secret that Red Bluff businesses to Red Bluff could be the closeness to the travelers and Ihas an abundant amount good for the economy here and central location in town. They of coffee shops on all ends of for bringing in more customers ended up pulling out because the town. There are 2 Dutch because of the variety. there was not a good enough and join Flat Earth society Bros, 3 Starbucks, Human Many businesses are scared market here for them to make s the Earth flat? This insane. Even Kyrie Irving thinks or are skeptical if it is round. Bean, Expedition Coffee, Java to bring themselves near a town a good enough profit. This may Iwas the question I was the Earth is flat stating “This is Please look at the flat earthers Detour, and Coffee Addiction as like this because it’s right on be the same for others that this determined to answer within not even a conspiracy theory. The website and just look over it. well as many other non-coffee town desires but cannot have. five minutes of internet Earth is flat.” The rapper B.o.B It is one of the most funny shops like Tremont or Raley’s. It would be a great browsing and what I found was also believes the Earth is flat. and ignorant things I’ve Surprisingly, there is little addition to this town to have a well esteemed community He got in a twitter battle ever seen on the internet. diversity in a small town where a better spread of businesses. called the Flat Earth Society. with an actual American Anyone with common all of these businesses compete Overall, we are tired of one The leading flat-earth astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse sense knows the earth is round, with one another. It is almost variety and would love to theory holds that Earth is a disc Tyson. He wants roughly but apparently many people annoying to the everyday see more in this small town. that has the Arctic Circle in $200,000 to send a satellite into don’t have common sense. person that doesn’t want the center and Antarctica is a space to take pictures of Earth. Easton Ross coffee every day but would Trent Kitchell giant wall of ice around the rim. “I’m starting this GoFundMe rather crave a Jamba Juice or They think NASA because I would like to send Roots for a healthier option. employees guard this ice wall to one, if not multiple satellites, as Some may argue that there prevent people from climbing far into space as I can, or into is no market for that in a small the verge of being able to have over and falling off the Earth. orbit as I can, to find the curve.” town like red bluff but on the a big business but not quite. They also don’t think gravity Once again, these other hand, there is no market For example, In-N-Out was is real. Instead they think the people are actually insane. for 9 coffee shops in a town contemplating putting one of Earth accelerates upward, Roughly one-tenth of the with a population of 14,287 their restaurants near Shari’s driven up by dark energy. adults in the These people are actually think the world is either flat people. Bringing a diversity of right off the freeway because of Staff Writer Staff Writer Graffiti can be seen as vandalism High school changes people rowing up in Jr high, to see all the different diversities I’ve lost lots of friends I grew or a sincere form of abstract art Gpeople will tell you that in school but it sucks for those up with to vaping and all the any people believe asked permission. Together the create the beautiful imagery. the friends you have now won’t who lose someone. Why does other such bad things in this Mthat graffiti is ghetto artist and property owner could Graffiti is a form of be your friends in high school. high school do this to kids? world, I always had at least one and view it as vandalism, come to a mutual design that expression, and artists should We don’t believe them Why does it change person to be there and pick me but I believe that under the could be graffitied to that area. be free to make their thoughts because we think that we relationships and friendships up and help me through what right circumstances graffiti I enjoy the different types of and beliefs public. Certain can control what happens and cause so much distress was going on. That’s one of is just another form of art. art that graffiti can represent, designated public property in the future because we the good things in high school No one person can say what and truly believe that it should should be left for the purpose of are best friends right now, is that even though you lose is and is not art. The Blue not be frowned upon. Buildings graffiti. Cement walls surround but sadly this all changes. someone, there will always Star is a painting the appears that are “tagged” have a more us in a bland environment; I do The moment you walk off be someone else there to pick to be just some doodling personal feel than buildings not see why we are not able the stage at your 8th grade you back up and help you! that any creative child could with plain white walls. to fill these areas with some graduation everything changes. think of, but was sold for There is no appreciation unique personalized paintings. People begin a new chapter Edward Rosas over $37,500,000 but when a for graffiti’s beauty, instead Colton Carver in their life and the ones you street artist pours hours into a people are viewing graffiti knew since kindergarten will piece on a canvas larger than as vandalism, many do not no longer share the same themselves it is viewed as trash. realize the amount of skill interests as you and will go off and loss on top of stressing I do understand the necessary to create the street and take their own new paths. over school to get good grades? possibility that property owners art and appreciate the message I hate the fact that this is true Why hasn’t anyone tried to of the area would rather not it delivers. Graffiti covers because one moment you and change the way school changes have random people painting the walls of freeways, bridges your close friends are going out it’s students? Honestly, Red whatever they want, but this and buildings, showcasing to hang and then the next you’re Bluff High School is a great could be fixed if people simply the talent of those who Staff Writer the one who is all alone. It’s nice school because even though Staff Writer

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Editorial Policy: Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the district, staff, or student body. We welcome signed letters to the editor. Names may be withheld upon request. We also reserve the right to edit submission based on length and/or clarity. Features Page 3 January 31, 2020 Pink-Out funds the renevation of partan S ound St. Elizabeth’s new imaging center girls will wear pink jerseys off Cady Killam imaging center as well. on the Varsity team who has Out game means a lot to in support during the game This is Red Bluff High’s been playing since she was me because knowing that Staff Writer and both teams have been way of trying to help the five years old, when asked we are raising money and Who do you think putting together baskets for how she felt about playing in supporting those affected This year the Pink Out the basket auction that will the pink out game this year, by cancer with the whole will win the 2020 game is going to be on take place, in which all the responded: “I am excited communities support as Superbowl? Friday the 31st. This is a money made will go to the to play because I love well makes me feel like I am game that has been played imaging center as well. to see making a difference.” for the last couple decades At half time the Student Government in which all proceeds go to winners of the raffles also pitches in and made benefit cancer survivors. will be announced pink ribbons to support This year all donations and a check will be all the players on both are going to Saint Jv and Varsity teams. Elizabeth’s Imaging It’s difficult today Center. This has a to find anyone dedicated Women’s who hasn’t been Imaging Center within directly or indirectly the building and features affected by cancer a private dressing and it’s important to Payton Byrne (9) and waiting area, and take the time to support comfortable seating, those in our community “The 49ers, because they have a reading material, and who need the help good record.” wide-screen televisions. and come together The imaging center to hopefully accepts mammography make a self-referrals so there is no g i v e n c h a n g e need for a doctor referral. t o everyone and help This offers a safe and S a i n t come watch those who are nice source for women to and support. I working get trustworthy health Elizabeth’s. also especially love to tirelessly information. In addition, all community and benefit all see all the cancer survivors to help those in need. The Pink Out game is put Pink Out merch that can be of those who have and are come and be acknowledged on by the JV and Varsity Girls bought at the student store being affected by cancer. during the game and how Courtesy Photo / Diana Stevens teams. Varsity is raising money for the Ella Dotson (12), a player happy they are. This Pink Cartoon Credits / Amber Black

Julian Alvarez (10) “Both teams, because they are Teacher Feature: Mr. Gleason both my favorite teams.” sports writer for the Pasadena there he started looking for Mia Gleason Star-News. At this point he a new job because it wasn’t Staff Writer was offered a position for paying enough. It was by luck This week’s Teacher Feature coaching at Temple that he got hired by Red Bluff is about one of our campus’ City Highschool. Highschool in 1990. English teachers, Mr. Gleason. Mr. Gleason wasn’t He didn’t plan on staying He was born in Temple City, enjoying sports writing, so here forever, but 30 years in 1961. He went to he took the job in 1986. He later he still is. Most of his Temple City Highschool and taught freshman baseball from family had already relocated he graduated in 1979. Mr. 1986-1987. Teaching baseball to Northern California after Gleason attended Pasadena for two years made him want he moved. At Red Bluff he’s City College for two years, to become a teacher. He went taught Senior English most of and then took a year off from back to school and got his his years. Mr. Gleason has also school. He was going to move English degree and teaching coached soccer, and was to Ohio, but decided not to credential. In 1988 he got the yearbook adviser for 13 Nevaeh Sides (11) because he was homesick for hired at Armenian Mesrobian years. “The 49ers because they have California. School. It was a private, K-12 He got married in 2001 and After working for a couple school. Mr. Gleason says it soon had kids after. He has two a good defense.” of months, he decided to go was the most fun he’s had kids at the highschool, Mia back to school at California teaching through his 32 years Gleason and Ethan Gleason. State University, Long Beach. of teaching because he finally Mr. Gleason says he likes It was here where he got his realized that teaching is what having his kids at his work degree in journalism in 1985. he was meant to do. and enjoys everyday he gets to Photo Credits / Mia Gleason At this time, he also became a After 2 years of working spend with them. GRIT offers resources Woodshop clarification. The center has an entire Jayne Brandt The GRIT Center can trained staff with their sole Staff Writer builds sets Tommy Rodriguez (12) be used by any student at purpose to help students the scene exactly how it was In 2017, Red Bluff High anytime with no appointment whether it’s just to be a Colton Carver envisioned. The students have “The 49ers, because Jimmy G is School instituted the GRIT necessary. Any student listening ear or of f e r i n g Staff Writer been working hard to complete the goat.” Center for students to use who is upset, stressed out, advice. Additionally, two of these fairly large structures and as a safe space and find or feeling emotional can our school counselors, Ms. The woodshop classes here are only partially finished. resources to help them out. walk right in and use it’s Andrews and Ms. Harris, run at Red Bluff High School are all So far they have built The acronym GRIT stands resources. group counseling sessions working together to create all multiple stage attachments for Growing, Resilient, Filled with bean bag so students can meet, make of the sets that the theater class built along with stairs that will Independent, Teens which chairs, zen gardens, and connections, and potentially needs to use for their upcoming be used throughout the play. embodies the goal and more calming activities, the help those who might be in musical. Hours of students’ time has purpose of the center. center is the place on campus a similar situation or who The musical theme this year been poured into these building The GRIT Center is a to tune out the craziness of may have similar issues to is from High School Musical, a projects and it is important to place where students are everyday life and focus themselves. hit musical in a series of three them that they do a good job able to receive emotional and on simple tasks to refocus Overall, the GRIT Center and will be performed in early not only to represent their hard mental support right here on oneself. is a great place to regroup, April. work and determination, but campus. The center offers a quiet, refocus, and spend time The set building must be also for the safety of the actors Through its first few years peaceful atmosphere to help destressing from the hectic started this soon before the around each of these structures. Ms. Batman (Student Teacher) the center has been moved soothe and calm everyone high school life. play because they all have to be The students and staff have around campus and as of inside. Drop in counseling is If you are interested in painted afterward. The students been able to come together and “The 49ers, because I right now it’s located in the also available to students for checking out the GRIT center in this class are given a great create a great representation of graduated from SF State and H block across from room any reason including school on a day that is especially responsibility when it comes what our school is capable of H106. It was originally in the troubles, at home issues, and hard, do not hesitate to talk to safety, which is why they support anyone from the Bay.” and can achieve when we work old, portable TRC, then later personal problems. to your teacher and counselor are closely monitored by their together. Students who are was moved across campus to There are many other about recieving the therapy teacher namely Mr. B. anticipating the play can not its current location. tools available to help opportunities available or Students are expected to use wait until April, so that all the There’s a large ‘GRIT students cope and return to just going on your own to do plywood, two by fours, and nail parts of this project will come Center’ sign hanging a calm state to continue on some de-stressing. guns to safely piece together together to put on a great show. above the door for further with their day. Photo Credits / Lizzy Crooks all the components to make

Mr. Armstrong (Teacher) “49ers, because they are the best team in the NFL, and they can run the ball.”

Sound Off / Cooper Bonham Arts and Entertainment Page 4 January 31, 2020 ‘Good Girls’ proves entertaining Birkenstocks Jayne Brandt Staff Writer Birkenstock’s have been every hippy’s favorite shoe with captivating ups and downs since the 70’s, completing the laid back look and earning Trent Kitchell dealer that began supplying It has been released that There has never been a dull tailored to specific audiences the nickname “Jesus Shoes”. but this one is a great show for After hitting their peak in Staff Writer their fake currency and then, they will be having a third moment with constant character later in season 2, cars with season in late February and relationship development anyone mature enough to watch the 70’s, they dropped in When life gets rough and a special surprise inside. early March in order to keep proving to be extremely it and I would recommend it popularity, but four or five money starts becoming an The FBI is hot on their this series running strong. captivating and keeping your to anyone who is looking for years ago, the classic sandal issue, you will stop at nothing tails with one goal in This series has been a attention span until the credits a show full of quality content. popped back into the spotlight. to get what you need in order mind, take down Beth. rollercoaster of ups and downs play or Netflix asks if you are ‘Good Girls’ is credited As most shoe companies to provide for your family. They revealed in season 2 with divorce, crime, action, and still watching because you for its comedic dialogue, do, Birkenstock expanded their Some people pick up that they didn’t think Ruby scandal. have been binge-watching it. and receives an 89% positive design collection and color extra shifts or maybe even a and Annie were v e r y Some people have rating on Rotten Tomatoes. options to black three straps, second job, but not these girls. involved as she criticized the show’s If you enjoy comedy and suede toe straps, and even bright Beth, Annie and Ruby took w a s unorganized plot but crime, I would recommend red rubber waterproof styles. measures into their own hands but at that’s what trying this series, especially Today you can even buy and robbed a grocery store. t h e keeps it considering the new season Birkenstock wedges, clogs, This was only the beginning e n d interesting will be released soon! and short boots for every of their lives of criminal activity. o f because it wanna be hipster out there. The first season of the t h e is always While this may seem like Netflix show ‘Good Girls’ d a y, changing another over hyped product develops an extremely thick plot a and you because it became a part of the with their robbery and money d o n ’ t mainstream pop culture, Birks washing through purchases of crime k n o w really do live up to the hype. expensive items by fake money is a crime w h a t They last for years, and when and then returning them in and all those to expect. I say years I mean years. The first exchange for real currency. i n v o l v e d Netflix has pair I bought I still wear to this This illegal activity spiked are going a large variety An entertaining show that never day almost six years later, and the interest of a local drug down as well. Cover image from ‘Good Girls’ of main characters of shows that are has a dull moment. while they may be worn down, they still serve their purpose. They are also the most Mt. Shasta Ski Park delights its visitors comfortable shoes ever made. They’re designed for your feet to wear them in so that they Cady Killam a run off the Coyote Lift, support the park so it’s hard relief from what is to come. every part of your body you will think back to standing are a perfect match for you. Staff Writer although most of the run was to be upset about the costs. The ski park at Shasta is a spent with my face in the snow. With the normalized extreme wonderful opportunity for the on top of those slopes, with After only a few wears it’s Our local Mount Shasta The park also has a very summer heat that comes many people who live in the cold hands and a red nose and like a skilled artisan spent opened its ski park about nice terrain park that can be North State. Since it’s so hot and wish you could do it all again. months crafting your pair. The three weeks ago and the attempted if one has a death dry for most of the year, the Additionally, the town of Mt. best thing about Birks is the slopes have been consistently wish or lack of all fear. area gets very little snow. Shasta is one of the cutest and durability of their style. They are running ever since. Even better, you can For lovers of winter quaintest towns only 20 minutes perfect to wear with everything With three lifts and a sit under the jumps sports like skiing or from the ski park and offers a from lazy day sweatpants lodge that serves the best and wait for people snowboarding, the bunch of excellent restaurants to summer sundresses to pizza in the North State, to just hit you. climate makes it and little book stores. casual beach day clothes. it quickly has become an Snowboarding difficult to find a Visiting the ski park will be Nearly every situation, extremely popular attraction. is the ultimate park near them. an unforgettable experience. except for maybe the Oscars (still The park offers rentals for form of snow With the Overall, Mt. Shasta Ski Park to be determined), Birkenstocks skis, and snowboards, and riding but skiing ski park will leave you with temporary are deemed appropriate even helmets although it’s very is equally as open, anyone bruises all over your body but and help complete the laid likely that the helmets won’t popular at Mt. who wants endless memories of good times. back, go with the flow vibe. quite fit unless your head is Shasta, so people of to can access shaped like the lemurians. all backgrounds are these activities The runs are numerous and equally welcomed. without the hassle have a huge range of diversity. The staff at the of traveling far. You can decide whether you park are also extremely Pictured: Mount Shasta after a recent snowfall It will also draw want to somersault down a helpful and will laugh along tourists to the area and steep mountain side or gently with you while they help you up make the town and park money, slide down a slightly lesser from falling off the lift chair. with living i n which will help maintain the slope relatively harm free. Lift tickets are too expensive Red Bluff, Mt. Shasta offers condition of the ski park. A fun park for any fans of winter A classic style that has lasted My personal favorite is but the money is going to an extremely fun way to get When you are sweating on sports. through the decades. Sports Page 7 January 31, 2020 Varsity girls basketball play in pink out is to make it far in the playoffs, She is a shooting guard on the it would be her last pink out playing ball for six years. smacking some girls around.” Chris Huhn and they hope to get a couple team and her goal for the season Staff Writer game since she is a senior this She is the teams shooting Hale said that what she wins in league under their belt is to play more as a team. Her year. Dotson says “my biggest guard and her goal for the looks forward to the most about The Red Bluff High School so they can have a better chance favorite part about basketball strength is dunking on people, season is to win a game and the pink out game is “playing Girls Varsity Basketball at doing so. Ella Dotson, a is “playing with the team.” and I don’t have a weakness.” go far in the playoffs. Hale’s a fun and upbeat game with played their 2020 pink out Dotson said she was looking my team.” Hale said game on Thursday Photo Credit: Ella Dotson her greatest strength night against PV. is “my defense.” The team had When asked what been looking forward her greatest weakness to this game all was, Hale responded season and were with “I’m too baller to very excited to play have any weaknesses.” it. For the team, this Another junior game was one of the on the team, Grace best ones this season. Gallagher has been The team had playing basketball been working hard for seven years and in practice all week her goal for the in hopes to beat PV season is to get better. in the pink out game. Gallagher says her The team lost favorite part about the game which basketball is “playing makes their record with my friends.” for league 0-6. Gallagher said she The team has been is looking forward very disappointed to the pink out game with their season because “I am excited so far this year and to be able to honor the is hoping to turn cancer survivors it around in their [Left to right] Ella Dotson, Maci Lemke, Paige Gordon, and Izzy Sarmanto posing Varsity girls basketball team poses in the weight room mirrors before a game. and have the next couple of games. senior on the team, has been A junior on the team, favorite part about basketball whole community come The team’s goal for the season playing basketball for 12 years. forward to this game because Emma Hale, has been is “the competitiveness of together to watch us play.” JV Boys Basketball Varsity Boys Basketball Team strives for taking Aims to be successful Cooper Bonham wing. Eli said, ”I like the team followed the West Valley Staff Writer energy that comes with playing win with three losses in the in a basketball game having McDonald’s Holiday Classic first place in the league Basketball season has everyone in the stands and tournament to Washington started here in the Bluffs and getting hyped is awesome.” (Fremont, Ca), St.Mary’s Chris Huhn playing basketball for five years. shot if we train well enough.” opened up their season with “a His “goals and expectations (Stockton, CA) and Pleasant Staff Writer His goal for the season is “to His favorite part about less comfortable than it should for the season is to play as hard Valley. Clyde Shaver and Justin have a winning record in league.” basketball is “the fun I have been”, nine Hinkston both earned all The Red Bluff High School Vought is a forward on have while playing games.” point win as said tourney honors. Following Boys JV Basketball Team is the team and his favorite part His greatest strength is by junior guard that, the varsity boys lost looking forward to having a is “being with my friends.” his speed and play making, Christopher Huhn. to U-Prep in the home successful season this year. His biggest strength is and his greatest weakness is The team had opener by eleven points. The team is excited for the his defense and his biggest using his left hand dribbling. three players on The Spartans again has second half of the season to begin. weakness is shooting constantly. Sanchez believes that the double digits three players score in double The boys believe that their A sophomore on the team team is “we are decent. We scoring, but, senior figures with Justin Hinkston team will do very good have a lot of guard, Justin leading the way with this half of the season. p o t e n t i a l .” Hinkston lead the nineteen. So far this season, The team goal So far, way with fifteen the team is averaging just for the season is to the team has points. Hinkston over fifty points per game on win league and they “My goal for this season is to three wins has been playing thirty seven perfect shooting. believe that there is a take first place in league this and two losses basketball for six On average, half chance to accomplish it. in league. years and he said, of the team’s points A sophomore on the year I think we have a pretty The team “My favorite part is come off of assists. team Macaele Niles has good shot if we train well is looking both the sound of a The team’s defense is been playing basketball forward to the swish and playing forcing over ten turnovers since sixth grade. enough.” second half of in front of loud a game at the moment, He is a forward -Royce Vought (10) league because student sections.” Photo Credit:Carrie Miller but their more than eleven on the team and his they have Justin’s season Freeman signals that he is open for a pass during the game. turnovers a game favorite part is “getting already played goal for the team basically cancels that out. to play in games everyone, is to win a playoff game. Senior as they can in every game and The team is looking to when it’s a blowout.” Francisco Sanchez, has been so they know what to expect wing, Jayden Magaña, has bee leave everything on the court get back on track in the Niles says that his goal for the playing basketball for four years. when they play them again. on hooping for seven years now. win or lose and to have a blast. Arcata tournament and season is “to become a starter.” Sanchez is a shooting They are confident that He says that he loves ”Junior wing, Braden hopefully succeed in our His biggest strength is guard on the team and they will do well the rest of everything about basketball Robinson, has been Holiday Classic tournament. shooting and his biggest sometimes a point guard. the season and believe they and his favorite part is winning. hooping since Coca Cola The first holiday classic weakness is learning plays. His goal for the season is have a chance to win league. For senior, Eli Wehbey, this Cornerstone league. game for Red Bluff is against Another sophomore on the “to take first in league this Come support the RBHS JV is his 8th year of basketball. His favorite part of Los Molinos high school at 8:30 team Royce Vought has been year. I think we have a good boys in their upcoming games. He plays both guard and basketball is also winning. The pm on Thursday, December 19. JV Girls Basketball

Obtainsfor six says “I havea played record wing can be” when asked what her thisBadegech Dittner, says season “I have games and playing her bestof girls basketball 3-2 team. Madi D’Angelo Ackley in the past but recently I have expectations are for the team and played since I was a little Jitt, when they need her the most. says “They had strong posts Staff Writer been playing post,” when asked what the goal is for this season. so third Grade” when asked The girls are looking forward but no one that could handle Red Bluff High School JV what position she has played. Madi also has expectations how long she has played. to league games, right now they the ball at point” when asked Girls basketball has started The JV team has a roster of for herself that include Her favorite part of basketball are entered in tournaments how was playing Mercy. up, with five games down. twelve girls. Madi says “She “Being the best player she is “hanging out with my little and games to prepare. Badegech, when asked They have lost three won expects to be a solid team and can be and staying healthy Jitts in a different environment.” So far they have played how it felt playing in the game two, Coached by John Wheeler. win a lot of games but she throughout the season.” Badegech has many Central Valley, Mckinleyville, verse mercy, she said “it was Madison Ames, a post on the mainly wants her team to work Another player on the expectations for herself U-Prep, Anderson, and Mercy. really fun and I think I did JV girls team and has played as a team and be the best they JV Girls basketball team, and her team like winning They beat Mercy’s varsity pretty good in the game.” Students mourn loss of a legend and crash victims ive time NBA champion, two time finals MVP, eighteen time all- Fstar, MVP, and two time Olympic gold medalist. Add all of that and throw an Oscar on top and you now have the late Kobe Bean Bryant who tragically died along with his daughter, Gianna, and five others in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26, 2020. The Bean was more than that though. He has inspired thousands upon thousands of people, of all ages, with his work ethic and ability to shine the brightest when he was needed the most. Countless boys and girls grew up wanting to be Kobe Bryant. Inspirational figures in the world, like Kobe, are incredibly important because they can set the tone for an entire generation. Those who were inspired by Kobe likely try their best to emulate his work ethic and his will to be great. May he rest in peace.

Written by: D’Angelo Ackley Gentlemen of the year nominees Bryce Stephenson Trace Lawrence Zackery Skaggs Justin Hinkston Eli Wehbey

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“Someone who is “Someone who is always respectful “Someone who is polite and kind to to others.” always willing to help “Being gentle to others and presents out no matter what.” “Someone who is re- all.” themsleves well.” spectful to others in Colin Davis “Just being kind to Kyle England Kale Bagshaw every situation at all “Always being re- everyone, no matter times.” spectful and caring what.” of others.” Gentleman of the year is a Red Bluff What is your High School tradition. Each gentleman has been nominated by their class. The definiton of a final senior winner will be chosen by the entire school and announced on the “Being nice to everyone and “Somebody who is just kind “Being kind and respectful night of Winter Formal. Winter Formal gentleman? knowing what to say in the to everybody.” of all people at all times.” is February 8th, 2020. right situation.”