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Everyone has someone that they look up to as a source of strength in moments of weakness and integrity in times of adversity. Often, society calls them heroes. Of the images that come to mind upon mentioning “heroes”, likely very few imagine four legged, furry heroes. The United States War Dogs Association (USWDA) recognizes the service and sacrifices that military dogs make for their handlers and their country, and seeks to raise support for the unconventional heroes. In support of USWDA and all they do for the hon...
Leadership is at the core of every successful organization. Consequently, the newly elected LRHS Associated Student Body (ASB) officers have important roles to fulfill. On Monday, the LRHS ASB elected Camden Smith as president, Rachel Schell as vice-president, Megan Buriak as treasurer, and Emma Aldrich as secretary. The elected students each had a different motivation for running and are looking forward to serving their term. Smith explained, “I decided to run for ASB because it was a huge opportunity to gain leadership skil...
“A dog’s loyalty is one unquestionable strength in the process of war,” wrote Ron Aiello, president of the United States War Dog Association (USWDA). There are approximately 2,800 to 3,000 war dogs stationed around the world, aiding all branches of the Armed Forces. To support these “silent heroes”, former and current US military dog handlers founded the USWDA, INC. as a nonprofit organization. Their goals include “promoting the long history of the Military Service Dogs, establishing permanent War Dog Memorials, and educati...
A survey conducted by the University of Michigan in 2015 revealed that, within a month of the survey, 33 percent of responding high school seniors consumed alcohol and 23 percent smoked marijuana. Teenage substance abuse is of concern to institutions across the country, including Lind-Ritzville High School (LRHS). In expressing their concern, LRHS faculty members are taking action against substance abuse through campus drug dog searches as well as through proactive measures, like raising awareness. Principal Ronanda Liberty...
The Lind-Ritzville High School (LRHS) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) club traveled to Moscow on Thursday to experience the University of Idaho’s College of Engineering’s 26th annual Engineering Design Expo. The Engineering Design Expo is an opportunity for visiting students, university faculty, or project sponsors to experience the capstone projects of U of I engineering students. Over the course of the semester, upperclassman across all majors within the College of Engineering are responsible for for... Full story
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the job outlook for healthcare professionals to increase 19.3 percent from 2014 to 2024, contributing approximately 2.3 million new jobs. Job availability is an important criteria to consider while selecting a career path, but pales in comparison to another criteria: passion towards one’s profession. The LRHS Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) club traveled to St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute in Spokane last Thursday. The trip helped the students to gain insight not... Full story
For many juniors at LRHS, spring means the coming of senior year, college applications and monumental life decisions. Preparation for arguably the most important decisions of their lives begins by studying for standardized testing, namely the SAT. The SAT, which originally stood for the Scholastic Aptitude Test, is an exam written by College Board designed to compare students in the college admissions process. In explaining the purpose of their exam, College Board explained, “The world needs more people who can solve problems...
“It is an odd paradox,” began actress Glenn Close, “that a society which can now speak openly and unabashedly about topics that were once unspeakable still remains largely silent when it comes to mental illness.” Close is the founder of Bring Change 2 Mind, a nonprofit organization working to overcome the stigmas associated with mental illness. Ritzville High School alumnus Haley Oestreich shared the same goal as she conducted mental health surveys and informational workshops with Lind Ritzville High School students. Oestrei...
On March 30, the LRHS Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Club and physics class traveled off campus to learn about cutting edge research in astrophysics. Their destination: the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) on the Hanford Nuclear Base. LIGO is an experiment in which collisions between extremely large masses, like two supernovas colliding in the far reaches of the universe, are detected and measured. The measurements are then...
Several LRHS students recently seized the opportunity to experience the nation’s capital, gaining irreplaceable memories and a newfound respect for America in the process. Many of the students agree that meeting members of Congress was a highlight of the trip. Tessa Jantz explained, “My favorite memory from the trip was meeting such influential individuals in our country’s government Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Congressman Dan Newhouse, and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan.” Megan Buriak said of the impact of meet... Full story
This winter saw the introduction of the Bigger Faster Stronger Total Program (BFS), and with it, physical and mental self-betterment among participating LRHS students. Founded in 1976, BFS is “a total conditioning program for all athletes regardless of sport, age or gender” designed to improve “all aspects of athletic performance, including strength, power, speed, agility and flexibility.” LRHS students and student athletes in the program keep coming back for more; BFS is here to stay. Kellen Drake introduced BFS to the loc... Full story
On Wednesday, March 8, six students represented Lind-Ritzville High School in the regional Washington State Math Competition held at Eastern Washington University. Participants included Lorria McCauley, Nathan Naught, Ellie Gering, Chandler Widman, Samuele Bortolato and Claire Kessler. The students placed high enough to advance to the state competition at Central Washington University, to be held April 22. The competition operates through the Washington State Mathematics Council, “a professional organization that exists to p...
The annual Bi-County Honor Band and Choir concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the INB Performing Arts Center in Spokane. Family, friends, and community members are encouraged to attend not only to support local student musicians, but also to experience a night of musical engagement. Each year, junior high and high school students from small schools across the area come together to practice and perform choir and band pieces. Junior high students are selected randomly while high...
Two words are both equally underestimated and underused: thank you. In the Feb. 14 Special Election, the Ritzville School District bond passed with a 65 percent majority. Both students and staff are grateful for the opportunity to learn and teach in improved facilities. Clearly, a thank you is in order. Teacher Angalina Vallone said, “I greatly appreciate the investment that our community has made in our schools. I cannot express how excited I am to be a part of the school district at this time.” Of the benefits that stu...
“If we go down, then we go down together,” sings Andrew Taggart in his song Paris, number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. As LRHS students listen to the song, several student leaders are interpreting the lyrics from a different perspective: what if, instead of pulling each other down, relationships are used to make one another better? Both the leadership class and the National Honor Society are cultivating mentorship programs, encouraging students to advise their peers in matters of academics and life. Ineligibility has bee...
Article IX, Section 1 of the Washington State Constitution states, “It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders.” In 2007, a lawsuit on behalf of the McCleary and Venema families was filed against Washington. Their allegation: the state’s failure to fulfill its Constitutional promise. The case, known as McCleary v. State of Washington, led the Supreme Court to rule in 2012 that Washington is not providing adequate funds for the basic education of...
Upon making a decision that will impact the lives of many, it is critical to obtain information from a variety of sources. Such is the case is the for the Ritzville School District bond, appearing in the Feb. 14 Special Election. While last week’s installment of The Bronco Bulletin provided an analysis from the students about the impacts the bond, an analysis from another viewpoint could make an even more informed decision possible: that of the Superintendent. Matthew Ellis, in his first year as Superintendent, stated, ... Full story
The Special Election of Feb. 14 will feature the Ritzville School District Bond. The bond seeks to issue no more than $11 million of general obligation bonds, maturing within 15 years and levying property taxes an estimated $2.81 per $1,000 of assessed property value. Should the bond pass with a 60 percent plus one majority, the bonds would combine with $4.7 million of state matching funds to “modernize Lind-Ritzville High School”, including measures to improve safety and security, repairs to increase efficiency, and provisio... Full story
The donations of Andrew Carnegie, an industrialist of the 19th-century, were responsible for the construction of 1,679 libraries across the United States. Of Carnegie’s $40 million contributions to the education of Americans, worth over $1 billion today—$10,500 went into starting the Ritzville Public Library. Since local farmer and politician Daniel Buchanan’s donation of 550 books to begin the library’s collections in 1902 and Carnegie’s donation to start construction in 1907, the Ritzville Public Library has grown int...
When most people imagine robotics, they envision C3PO from Star Wars or Hal from 2001: A Space Odyssey. While science fiction still plays an irreplaceable role in the inspiration process, engineers are making yesterday’s fantasies become today’s reality. Because of robotics increasing capability to perform real life functions in medicine, aerospace, and countless other industries, LRHS students in the physics class are embarking on a new project that will glean tangible results: the construction of robotic arms. While the...
The LRHS drama production of Agatha Rex: A Comedy in Two Acts will be performed Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ritzville Grade School. All community members are invited to experience the new rendition of a Greek tragedy and support LRHS drama students. Tickets purchased in advance cost $5 for adults and $3 for students age preschool through 18. At the door, adult tickets are $7 and students are $5. To purchase tickets in advance, LRHS drama teacher Allison Nichols can be contacted at 659-1720 or an... Full story
Upon changing calendars, many people seek a change that is slightly more profound: within themselves. Failed resolutions are widespread. Research conducted last month by the University of Scranton reports that 25 percent of resolutions fail within the first week. To address the epidemic of sub-par will power, author and psychologist Beverly Flaxington wrote in a Psychology Today article, “We were really determined to succeed this time last year, and yet not many boxes got ticked off on our lists. Why is it so difficult to f...
The end of the year is a time of reflection, not only on how the world changed in the past 366 days, but how it might continue to change in the future. The coming of 2017 offers an opportunity to acknowledge some of the greatest scientific achievements of 2016 and how they might impact the New Year. In June, Dr. Gary Steinberg and his Stanford Medicine research team successfully used stem cells to heal stroke victims. Stem cells are unspecialized cells with the potential to be purposefully differentiated into different...
December is the time of year in which people have the tendency to wish for things to happen. While many common wish lists feature gifts, toys, or simply good fortune, Lind-Ritzville High School students have unique lists of their own. In a brainstorming session, LRHS students were asked to compile a list of things, either material or intangible, that would make their school better. Each student brought forth different ideas, all of which supported the transition of LRHS into more of a 21st century school. To outline the conce... Full story
“Suffering arises from trying to control what is uncontrollable, or from neglecting to control what is in our power,” said Epictetus, a stoic philosopher of ancient Greece. Many factors contribute to a successful education, not all of which are controllable. However, under the beliefs of Epictetus, any aspect that can be maintained to produce a positive outcome in student learning should be rightfully done so. This logic brings rise to the necessity of a positive learning environment. Elizabeth Barkley explains in her 201...