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Student vs Staff Dodgeball Game Raises Money for Eagle Fund

Student vs Staff Dodgeball Game Raises Money for Eagle Fund

Madison Triplett March 19, 2018

The first student vs staff dodge ball game was held on Friday in the big gym by eagle fund to raise money for student activities such as field trips."I'm sentimental knowing that this is one of my last...

Junior Samantha Vassen laughs as the neon lighst flash at homecoming. “I went freshman year and back then I was more antisocial and just played video games, but this year I just wanted to be myself and dance and not care what anyone else thought. I had lots of fun with friends,” said Vassen.

Generation Swap Spirit Day

October 26, 2017

By Lihem Amlak On the Thursday of Homecoming Spirit Week, upperclassmen dressed up as senior citizens, while underclassmen dressed up as toddlers. From walkers to diapers, students celebrated their...

Country vs. Rock N' Roll

Country vs. Rock N’ Roll

October 26, 2017

By Noelle SaenzTo kick off the third day of homecoming spirit week, seniors Mirabella Miranda and Victoria Shirley both wore their favorite country attire to fit the theme of country vs. rock and roll....

Tacky Tuesday

Tacky Tuesday

October 25, 2017

By Madison TriplettStudents dressed up as Buddy the Elf and the Easter Bunny and many other tacky holiday costumes in support of homecoming week."Christmas is coming up soon and it's also a really festive...

Junior Amaris Carter dressed as her favorite DC villian, Two-Face from Batman. Talon Photo by Marian Patterson

RHS Starts Off Spirit Week in Costume

October 24, 2017

By Lilli HuebnerStudents milled into the school building donned in tulle and spandex for the first day of homecoming spirit week. Dressed as characters from their favorite shows and movies, RHS students...

Senior Informational Dinner

Senior Informational Dinner

September 7, 2017

By Isjina Luckett The RHS PTA is hosting a Senior Informational Night Dinner & Auction on September 14th at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. Senior principal Elise Curry will be talking to parents about...

Student Council hosted a canned food drive for the holidays. Illustration by Emma Jean Shuemake

Food Drive

February 3, 2017

By Joanna ResendezStudent Council organized a food drive with the Network of Community Ministries because food supplies tend to run low around the holiday season.Amy Hammer, Student Council sponsor, said...

The Peer Mediators hosted a coat drive. Illustration by Emma Jean Shuemake

Peer Mediator Coat Drive

December 15, 2016

By Estefania Uribe The peer mediators arranged a coat drive at the beginning of January, collecting sweaters, coats, and jackets from students and staff for the Richardson Coat Closet, who will give...

Junior euphonium-player Adam Pobanz made All-Region, along with a record 49 other band members this year. Photo by Henry Carpenter

Band Sets High Standard at All Region

December 13, 2016

By Jacob RichmanA record 50 Richardson musicians made All-Region Band, paving the way for 15 band members to audition for area.Freshman All Region: Ella Martin- Flute, James Nagele-Flute, Logan Williams-...

Staff vs Seniors Volleyball Game Is Set to Raise Money For Prom

November 17, 2016

By Jesus LuvianoThe annual staff vs seniors volleyball game, a fundraiser for the senior class, will be this Friday in the large gym. Tickets for the game are $2 and they can be purchased in D hall."All...

The wrestling team lost against Byron Nelson and Pearce at the first meet of the season. Photo by Ana Gutierrez

Wrestling Season Starts Off Slow

November 15, 2016

By Eric Cruz The wrestling team lost to Pearce and Byron Nelson at the first meet of the year. "Right now the guys need to use this start as motivation, to raise morale," Coach Mike Roach said. "We...

With a time of 16:08, junior Henos Andebrhan advanced to the state competition. For Richardson, this hasn't happened in over 30 years. Photo by Chad Byrd

Cross Country Captain Advances to State

November 3, 2016

By Isabel Costian For the first time in more than 30 years, junior Henos Andebrhan qualified for the state cross country meet by placing 11th place overall and 2nd place individually at the regional...

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