Tech a Look at This!

 When you’re your computer freezes while you’re writing an essay, who are the superheroes who swoop in to save the day? It’s Tech support. Everyday these modern day marvels work hard to help solve your tech problems from their home in the commons. These students have worked above and beyond both in the summer and during the school year to make sure the tech in our school runs smoothly.

     These students have become masters of their crafts.

     “I enjoy working with computers. It’s simple once you get used to it but you’re always learning new things ” Senior Mason Manetta said.

Mason Manetta working to fix another student’s computer.

(Featured Photo by Miles Solis)

Good Times at the Tailgate

On Friday August 30, Red Mountain’s Red Sea and Link Crew clubs held the year’s first football tailgate. All freshmen were invited to enjoy pizza, soda, and shave ice, all while hanging out with friends and playing fun games with the club members and advisors. Next Friday, September 13, there will be another Tailgate before the varsity football game starting at 5:30 pm in the students parking lot. All students are encouraged to come by and have fun with the rest of the student body. Come out to support our varsity team as they take on the Dobson Mustangs afterwards.

(Featured Photo by Aidan Current)

Prom Tux Rental

Do you need a suit for prom? On Friday April 26, Men’s Wearhouse will be coming to Red Mountain high school to take your measurements for a tux rental. You can get sized for your tux in the amphitheater during lunch. Rental packages start at 99.99 make sure you bring your 20 dollars for a down payment.  

The Scientific Method to Success

      On Feb. 6-8, students showcased their science projects. Walking through the scientific method, students across all grades came up with a project. On Feb 8. science fair awards were given out. Gold, silver and bronze awards were given out based on board and interview judging scores. Judging is one of the most important parts of science fair as students receive feedback on their projects and can talk about what they worked on.

    To many, presenting work and competing is enjoyable. It looks great on resumes and can motivate a student to challenge themselves.

    “Competing can be stressful but winning becomes more rewarding,” sophomore and bronze medalist Steven Brooks said. “It pushes me to be the best student I can be academically.”

     For more information about the science fair, visit the science fair page http://www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/organizations/sciencefair/.

(Video Produced and Edited by Nolan Slough/RMTV)

FFA Wins Second Place at the Annual Career Development Event

On Feb. 13, the Future Farmers of America (FFA) club won second place at the Dairy Career Development Event (CDE) competition in Safford, AZ. Students Sydney Lindberg, Kalin Wade, Tatum Carney, and Laura Clesener took an objective test of 50 questions the day before and also competed in various events the day of.

MPOWRD

Supporting people is what MPOWRD is all about. MPOWRD helps students overcome any behaviors that interfere with them being successful. They meet every other week and talk about addictive behaviors which can be anything from video games to drugs. These kids come to group meetings because they need support. They follow a national program model, so they have lessons that generate communication in the group. MPOWRD’s goal is to find tools to overcome the issues people identify in their lives. For more information, visit http://www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/services/counseling/mpowrd/. 

Ready, Set, Glow!

On Feb. 1, Winter Glow kicked off  with amazing music and great people. NHS worked diligently to put together the dance. As the night got crazier and more fun, many were heading over to the water station and as well as the sponsors, Wing It and The Human Bean.

“I thought it was fun and cold—I’m glad I went,” freshman Kylee Thomas said.

Freshmen Ashlee Bullock, Tia Ledsworth and Samantha Eagen pose for a photo after the dance. 

Near the end of the dance many people were experiencing the coldness of the weather and the aftermath of the paint. Although a mess to clean at home, it was worth all the fun and excitement.

“I thought it was really really fun and I’m happy they had it our freshman year and brought it back for our senior year,” senior Kendra Bialek said.

Many students enjoyed the energy boosting music and glow in the dark paint. There was jumping, yelling, screaming and fun happening all at once during this exhilarating event. Overall, it was an experience that will not be easily forgotten.

Big Man on Campus

At many other schools, pageants are all about girls but at Red Mountain its all about the boys. On Thurs., 22 senior boys competed to be crowned Big man on Campus.

(Not in Order): Luke Hyzdu, Evan Omta, Max Stevenson, Stone Roberts, Joey Rusnak, Kyle Kelley, Fletcher Archibald, Carter Wheat, Jakobe Stevens, Shaq Daniels, Abe Tonioli, Parker Walters, Darren Smith, Zach Molina, Shawn Colapietro, Gabriel Salinas, Luke Chatham, Armando Sanchez, Nick Jones, Dominic Hatfeild, Isaac Thompson and Cesar Nava. (Photo By Shelby Davis)

All participated in many different events to win the votes of the audience, school clubs and social media. Some of the events from the show were a talent portion and a swim suit competition.

After being crowned Big Man on Campus, senior Shawn Colapietro celebrates his achievement. (Photo By Shelby Davis)

Shawn Colapietro was voted the overall Big Man on Campus at the end of the show. A portion of the profits from Big Man were given to Zandra Wade and her family.

(Featured Photo by Shelby Davis)

CTE Presidential Scholars Award

Only 20 people in the nation received the CTE Presidential Award, and two of them were from Red Mountain. Adrian Kwiatkowski and Geethika Ameneni were recently presented with the national CTE Presidential Award. Adrian ranked second out of 800 seniors at Red Mountain. Geethika raised 11,000 dollars for cancer research funds.

(Featured Photo by Ashlynn Wilder)

Photo 2 Visits Heritage Village

After visiting Heritage Village Assisted Living on Dec. 12, Mr. Gratzl’s Photo 2 class was full of excitement.

“I loved visiting Heritage Village, the residents were all smiling and laughing and some even wanted hugs,” sophomore Dajah Hunter said. “My favorite part was talking to them, they had really fun stories. One guy fought in World War II.”

While there, the class took portrait shots of the residents with plans of editing, printing and returning the photos as a holiday gift.

“I think the photos will make a great gift,” senior Ishani Marin said. “It didn’t seem like they had many visitors so this is our way of giving back to them and helping them feel good about themselves.”

Gathering around the camera,  Photo 2 students get a resident to smile before taking their photo on Dec. 12.

(Featured Photo by Ms. Nau.)