A MOST UNUSUAL YEAR As Staff Members of the Commons, It Is with Heavy Hearts That We Announce Mrs
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“riverfield, o riverfield, DIGITAL EDITION #3 — School of mine since From our homes I was young …” To yours … — SCHOOL ANTHEM — — THE NEWSPAPER STAFF — Published biweekly by and for the Upper School students of Riverfield Country Day School in Tulsa, OK APRILMAY 3, 6, 2015 2020 THE COMMONS The Class of 2020 — (top row, left to right) Will Dozier, Clay Powell, Finn Murdock, Logan Basden, (second row) Alex Motazedi, Mitchell Scott, Allie Anderson, Carson Keesling, Noah Owens, Ale Lema, Jonathan Taylor, Caleb Beasley, Ethan Shaw, Jake O’Shaughnessy, (middle row) Monserrat Zavala, Lilly Baugher, Ava Fritts, Hannah Grenier, (bottom row) Autumn Workman, Rachael Hollis (with Goose), Zoe Zamora, Shashwat Singh, Hannah Davis and Carson Chomosh (not pictured: Emma Blake, Zoe Treat and Chloe Wilson) … PHOTO BY ANDY’S FINE PORTRAITS A thank-you to Mrs. Dickey from this year’s staff — Mrs. Patricia Dickey has been a faculty mem- ber at Riverfield since 2006 when they began the Upper School’s newspaper, The Commons. Since then, she has served as staff adviser for the Mid- dle School’s newspaper, Ravin’ Times, as well, co-taught the 6th grade Journalism elective, and the Middle School’s Broadcasting elective. A MOST UNUSUAL YEAR As staff members of The Commons, it is with heavy hearts that we announce Mrs. Dickey’s By Shashwat Singh, Will Dozier, ed to see what the future holds for each and every retirement. and Jake O’Shaughnessy graduate. Mrs. Dickey has consistently worked to make CLASS OF 2020 The impact Riverfield has had on us cannot be our publications remarkable, winning two recent described in words. Who can forget reading Sweepstakes awards (essentially state champion- he end of high school for the class “Brokeback Mountain” in 10th grade English ships for The Commons) from Oklahoma Scho- class, going to Campout, or the daily reminder lastic Media. of 2020 is anything but normal. Whether she was interacting with students, Instead of saying goodbye to our that we attended a high school that keeps its own the newspaper staffs, or proofing the latest edi- friends, teachers, and the rest of barnyard animals? tions to create the best content possible, the im- the Riverfield family in person, To the senior class, we appreciate sharing pact Mrs. Dickey has had on the school during we are at home, waiting for the these and other experiences with you, and we her tenure is immeasurable. TCOVID-19 pandemic to recede. thank you for your kindness, creativity, and We are eternally grateful for her help and This was certainly unexpected, but the manner friendship. Regardless of what the future brings, support, not only to those who participate in the in which the school and its students, particularly we will remain connected by the memories of Newspaper elective, but students across the the seniors, have handled the turmoil is inspiring. these formative years and the lifelong bonds we school. We invite everyone to take a moment to To say this year’s graduating class is diverse is have formed. We could not have asked for a better appreciate Mrs. Dickey’s years of hard work and an understatement. We participated in a wide group of individuals to spend high school with. dedication to this publication and this school. range of activities throughout high school, with We are extremely grateful for Riverfield’s Mrs. Brooke Knight, Riverfield’s Yearbook our passions spanning from traditional STEM and continued support throughout this part of our adviser, will take over the Newspaper elective as humanities fields to artistic and musical pursuits. lives’ journeys, whether we have been here for a well in the Fall of 2020. With such a broad array of interests, we are excit- year or our entire lives. a traditional commencement ceremony cannot be held at this time BECAUSE of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, A number of alternative honors are planned for our graduates instead. Seniors are being featured each day on social media. Yard signs have been placed in their front yards. On Friday, May 8, a special faculty surprise is planned for the seniors’ last day of classes. On Friday, may 15, graduation gift boxes will be given to seniors in a drive-by on campus from 5-6 p.m. On Friday, june 26, a graduation ceremony will be held, hopefully in person. More information to come … THE COMMONS is published biweekly dur- VOLUME XIV ISSUE 13 ing the school year by the Upper School Newspaper elective class SPRING 2020 STAFF at Riverfield Country Day School, 2433 W. 61st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74132. The staff reserves the right to edit any article or WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 letter submitted for publication. Send all EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ................. Brenden Paul submissions to the Editor-in-Chief at NEWS EDITOR........................ Andrew Jordan [email protected]. All opinions SPORTS EDITORS .................. Jack Bluhm, Jon Morley DESIGN EDITORS .................. Jake O’Shaughnessy expressed are those of the individual writ- 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 EDITORS .. Anna Claire Boyd REVIEWS EDITOR................. Mason Malloy ..................................... .............. Chloe Tunnell Online: riverfield.org/community/studentnewspapers.cfm FEATURES EDITOR .............. Will Dozier COLUMNISTS .......... .. ............ Ava Fritts, Jack Jones THE COMMONS Wednesday, May 6, 2020 THE CLASS OF 2020 Allie anderson Logan basden LILLY BAUGHER Tulsa Community College Oklahoma State University (Botany) Continuing his music career … (Undecided on major) Prom and Llamapalooza … CALEB BEASLEY EMMA BLAKE Carson chomosh University of Kansas Hendrix College Kansas City Art Institute (Film Production/History) (Pre-Teaching/Social Justice) (Musical Theatre/Fashion) Hannah davis WILL DOZIER AVA FRITTS University of Tulsa or Belmont University of Tulsa Kansas City Art Institute (Computer Simulation/ (Art History or Ceramics) University (Audio Engineering) Cybersecurity) Hannah grenier Rachael hollis Carson keesling Kansas City Art Institute University of Oklahoma University of Tulsa (English) (Business or Law) … after taking a growth year ALEJANDRO LEMA ALEX MOTAZEDI Finn murdock Missouri University of Science University of Tulsa No College Plans and Technology (Chemical Engr.) (Philosophy/Physics/Mathematics) JAKE O’SHAUGHNESSY NOAH OWENS CLAY POWELL Oklahoma State University or Milwaukee School of Engineering Rochester Institute of Technology Florida State University (Computer or Mechanical Engr.) (Mechanical Engineering) (Exercise Science/Physiology) Mitchell scott Ethan shaw Shashwat singh Michigan State University Oklahoma State University University of Southern California (Computer Engineering) (Philosophy, Politics & Economics) (Entomology) JONATHAN TAYLOR ZOE TREAT Chloe wilson Tulsa Community College University of Arkansas Clary Sage College (Business) (Public Health) (Cosmetology) AUTUMN WORKMAN Zoe zamora MONSERrAT ZAVALA Kansas City Art Institute Columbia College (Missouri) Tulsa Community College (Fine Arts — BFA) (Radiology) (Criminal Justice) THE COMMONS Wednesday, May 6, 2020 STAY SAFE AND WELL — NEWS / SPORTS We’ll SEE YOU IN THE FALL! 3 Students judge online school experience Sports fans watch NFL draft By Jack Bluhm the Tigers to a national champi- their already star-studded of- SPORTS EDITOR onship under the coaching of Ed fense. Lamb will be another big, By Chloe Tunnell Sophomore Adam An- Orgeron. The Cincinnati Ben- aggressive target for Dak Pres- STAFF WRITER drews says, “Well, I do like One of the most important gals took Burrow to help with cott to throw to. the fact that I don’t have to get days in American sports comes their weak QB position. At No. 27, the Seattle Sea- Since Riverfield has spent ready and go somewhere, but on NFL Draft Day, when col- No. 6 overall pick, Justin hawks drafted Jordyn Brooks, a most of the fourth quarter at that also means I don’t see as lege athletes choose their new Herbert, showed off this last linebacker out of Texas Tech. It home in “distance learning,” it many people on a daily basis.” season. Teams fell in love with was a shock. No one had even Jack Hendrix, in 11th professional team. It is a key is time to ask the students how event for both the team drafting his arm talent. His throwing, considered him a Top 32 pro- they feel about switching to grade, also has mixed feel- and the player being drafted. release of the ball, and accuracy spect, maybe not even Top 50. online school. Which aspects ings. “I like it since we don’t It must be one of the best were second to none. The But Seattle chose him anyway. did they like, and which did have finals and I can sleep feelings in the world hearing Chargers likely have a future all But after taking a step back and they dislike? more. But it sucks since I your named called on Draft -star in Justin Herbert. analyzing his game, Brooks Freshman Jackson Eddle- can’t see people. It’s pretty At No. 17, the Dallas Cow- does everything, and everything boring, too.” Day. An athlete can then call man says, “Sometimes it’s himself a professional athlete. boys chose CeeDee Lamb, one decently. He is an all around easy, other days it’s not. “The workload is differ- It is also exciting for teams of the top three wide receivers good player. He was also the Sometimes it can be kind of ent,” junior Amanda Bose that are rebuilding their fran- in the draft. The Cowboys have Big 12 leader in tackles for loss hard. I prefer real school be- said, “but I really miss the chise and need new young and added a very talented player to with 20 in 2019. cause I miss my friends, and socialization aspect that I had talented players. classes are harder to keep up going to school.” There are two basic strate- with.” Hannah Davis, in 12th, thinks positively.