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Ecology, zoology and wildlife biology are growing fields of opportunity. That’s why Lind-Ritzville High School’s Advanced Placement Biology class and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) club took a field trip on May 27 to Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. The trip gave students the opportunity to learn more about local flora and fauna, explore the importance of ecology and conservation, and gain exposure to potential career paths in STEM. The National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) system preserves habitats like Tur...
Over the past 13 years, Lind-Ritzville High School’s Class of 2015 has worked together, learned from each other, and grown up into mature individuals. While it’s no question that graduating high school will make his or her futures brighter, each soon-to-be graduated student has been influenced differently by their unique high school experience. Senior’s last official day of school at LRHS will be Thursday, June 4th. Until then, it seems only natural to reflect on the events that led them up to this point. High school is fa...
Besides being a rising field of study with great potential, engineering is beneficial for students because it is interdisciplinary. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) was incorporated with problem solving skills, communication, and perseverance this month when a group from Lind-Ritzville High School’s STEM club attended the Fifth Annual Bi-County STEM Challenge. Seven schools from the region met on May 7 at Odessa High School to compete in two fast-paced, hands-on STEM challenges, which ultimately s...
Engineers have innumerable applications and disciplines that make them productive in society in different ways. Civil engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and computer scientists alike gathered at the University of Idaho’s 22nd annual Engineering Design EXPO on May 1. The northwest’s longest running student engineering showcase was the perfect opportunity for LRHS Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) club members to increase their awareness of applications in engineering, see the different occ...
“Honoring Our Military, Recognizing Our Youth, and Showcasing Our Region.” These are the words that resonate inside the mission statement of the Spokane Lilac Festival each year as they honor the United States military and celebrate their community. The Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade is the largest Armed Forces Torchlight Parade in the nation. Since the parade’s humble beginnings, many generations of band members from Ritzville and Lind-Ritzville Schools have had the opportunity to be a part of the c...
LRHS Student Correspondent School teaches students a variety of life skills, like discipline, respect and perseverance. While not a direct measure of students’ personal growth, standardized testing is an effective method of measuring students’ academic progress. This spring is the first year that the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) will be fully implementing its new assessment. SBAC has its advantages and disadvantages in measuring student progress. Coupled with Advanced Placement testing and End of Course (EO...
Since the middle of the 15th century, the Old English word ‘breakfast’ has been used to describe the break of the fast that the morning meal provides. It’s no secret that teenagers, Lind-Ritzville High School students included, have a tendency to avoid breaking the fast and skipping breakfast altogether. The benefits of eating a good breakfast, however, offer substantial evidence as to why everyone, especially students, should break their fast. Studies support that the quality of the breakfast is more significant than the q...
For some, the allure of music is the relaxation that accompanies it. For others, music’s best quality is its complexity and mental stimulation it provides. Lind-Ritzville High School has a strong music department in which students are given the opportunity to pursue their love of music. Local student Michael Carruth, a clarinetist, recently made the choice to carry his passion one step further. Carruth was nominated for and honorably accepted to Pacific University’s Music in May festival, a prestigious event over Memorial Day... Full story
Competition is often great motivation for success. This is far from a new revelation; comparisons are not uncommonly used to check progress and stimulate improvement. Student athletes understand this well; athletic competitions are prime examples of contests, as they test the physical strength, toughness and skills of each team. Academic contests, however, can be just as, if not more beneficial. Many students at LRHS participated in this year’s Washington State Math Competition, held on March 11 at Gilson Gymnasium, to s...
In high schools across the nation, the end of the third quarter and the remainder of the academic calendar is the most strenuous time of the year. Many students are exhausted from the daily grind of each day and pushing hard to reach their potential during second semester. Spring break is conveniently timed. The miniature vacation has a deep history but remains to have modern day advantages, like providing the students with the opportunity to relax and recharge for the challenging work that faces students in their final 45...
Lind-Ritzville High School has maintained a strong foreign exchange student program for several years. Students from countries across the globe have come to experience American culture at its finest. Due to the positive reports that students and collaborators have given the school, LRHS has been recognized as one of the American Field Service’s top schools in the nation. American Field Service (AFS) is a foreign exchange student program that connects high school students to i... Full story
The arts touch the lives of many students at Lind-Ritzville High School (LRHS). Band is a prime example of a skill that is enjoyable to the students, but simultaneously improves them both academically and socially. Consequently, many students are seizing the opportunity to show how music has changed their lives while sharing their musical talents through Bi-County Honor Band and Choir. Bi-County Honor Band and Choir is, in essence, the chance for passionate students to challenge themselves and display their talents while...
Honor is a characteristic that many strive for, especially students. As identities and values are being built throughout the teenage years, it is critical that high school students have an effective outlet to develop their citizenship. Lind-Ritzville High School (LRHS) is taking steps to recognize honorable students; consequently, the whole school took part in an academic assembly on Feb. 25 to call attention to the achievements of hardworking scholars. Additionally, several sophomores have recently applied to become members...
For many, high school is a stepping stone along the pathway of higher education. It is important that opportunities after high school are left open, not limited by factors like finance or availability. This is the mindset behind Senate Bill 5954: The Washington State Senate Committee on Higher Education is currently hearing a bill that would put a cap on the maximum tuition rate that public universities in Washington could charge students. Based on a percentage of median annual wage in the state, the set rates of tuition...
Increasingly so, technology is an essential tool for learning. While textbooks and novels continue to have prevalence within teachers’ curriculum, the role of technological resources is becoming more prominent. The more exposure students at LRHS have to technology, the more prepared they will be for the advanced technology in colleges and emerging careers. To compete with a rapidly advancing technological society, the future of academics at LRHS will see the integration of more technology into the classroom. Currently, techno...
In the long stretch of monotony that occurs during the daily grind of winter, weekends blow by with disproportional speed. Schools and federally operated businesses find themselves with an extra day mid-February, in observance of some of our nation’s great leaders. There will be no school on Monday, February 16, in honor of Presidents’ Day. While a conveniently timed break, Presidents’ Day is a celebration of feats achieved by American leaders Washington and Lincoln. The holiday is an opportunity to commemorate some of Ameri...
Learning is a natural process best achieved by observing your surroundings. When desired character traits are sought after, it is natural to look towards other people as role models. That’s why the LRHS science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) club highlights a Lind-Ritzville Stem Alumni each month. They hope to show students first-hand what a career in STEM could look like and the curiosity and dedication that accompany success in STEM. Currently, they are seeking out alumni and would appreciate suggestions. Each mon... Full story
In a growing society and a constantly evolving world, there are some skills that will always be useful. In Greece around 400BC, the idea of a catapult was designed and brought to life. Centuries later, engineers created new buildings, materials and everything in between. A hundred years from tomorrow engineers will always find employment as they are always in search of the newest advancement. With plenty of motivation, students at LRHS are taking interest in engineering. LRHS’s science, technology, engineering and math (...
From classic Shakespearean plays to simply playing pretend, adopting the persona of a different character is a common escape to an alternate world. Drama is an opportunity for artistic expression as many have discovered already. Not only are the arts an effective outlet for the artist but also the audience. That is why Lind-Ritzville High School’s drama class has been preparing their acting skills for their upcoming performance. On Thursday, January 22, the LRHS drama class will be presenting two one act melodramas: V... Full story
Communication is what allows society to advance knowledge. Without it, the discovery of new technology would lie stagnant, diseases would remain uncured, and our entire system of innovations would collapse around us. It is critical that information is passed along from one another, especially to future generations. That is why the Lind-Ritzville High School STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) club will be communicating with young minds of Ritzville Grade School. Starting in January, members of the STEM club,... Full story
There are many ways for LRHS students to practice citizenship locally. Regionally, there are many opportunities as well. Global projects, like the People to People Ambassador program, offer students opportunities for service and adventure simultaneously. LRHS freshman Alisha Baker will be traveling to Australia, Fiji and New Zealand this summer on a 22-day trip. Through the People to People Ambassador Program, she will increase her exposure to other cultures and gain leadership experiences that will help her succeed in her...
Everyone wants to start the New Year off right. Goal setting is a common trend throughout the year, but New Year’s resolutions seem to draw attention to the problems people want to tackle. The year is technically a cycle with no definite beginning or conclusion; each season flows smoothly into the next. However, a marker of our progress through time has existed for many years over a multitude of generations. While the fundamental purpose has become slightly fuzzy, New Year’s Day has ancient origins that have accompanied res... Full story
According to the Washington Times, 90 percent of Americans celebrate Christmas. Every year, schools across the country take a winter vacation to celebrate the holidays, including LRHS. Students will begin their winter holiday break on Friday, December 19, and will return to school on January 5 of the New Year. In anticipation of their time off, students and staff are embracing the spirit of the season and encouraging holiday cheer throughout the school. Simple traditions, like the holiday tree near the entrance of the school...
Reading is a timeless pastime as books have been enjoyed by a diverse collection of people. Literature has been embraced for many centuries: religious works in The Bible, the classics of Dickens or Twain and the most recent book-to-movie included. But in this digital age, a new question arises: Do teenagers still like to read outside of school? While trends in recent studies show that adolescents’ interest in reading is declining, students of Lind-Ritzville High School (LRHS) continue to read for pleasure. LRHS students r...
Confucius, an ancient Chinese philosopher once said, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” Whether he was referring to the emotion of the performers or the members of the audience, music of all genres has a way of conveying passion that extends beyond words. With numerous research studies to support their cause, members of LRHS band find it easy to agree: there are many benefits to be gained from submerging yourself in music. In order to share their love of music and show family, fri...