Parents and Teens on Facebook
December 16, 2011
Senior Iris Shanks had to make a tough decision when she decided to purge her friends list on Facebook. First person to go was her mom. Then her friend’s parents went. “My mom has had a Facebook for a couple years and at first I was friends with her,” Shanks said. “But I realized that I was limiting... Read more »
Cheerleaders run cellphone drive
December 16, 2011
After six weeks of collecting cell phones from students, parents, and staff, the cheer squad has won the first annual 102.5’s Cell Phones For Students contest. Over the duration of the contest, the cheer team collected over 370 cell phones, earning 2500 dollars for their program and a free dance DJ’d... Read more »
Later Start time
December 16, 2011
After nearly a year of discussion and campaigning, teachers will take an official vote on whether to start and end school 30 minutes later. The campaign for a later start time has been pushed forward by an action group from a Rio community parent association called STEPS. “Teen sleep is an important... Read more »
Michael Wang to Perform at Grammys
December 2, 2011
Senior Michael Wang has been selected as lead trombonist in this year’s Grammy’s High School Jazz Ensemble. Students from all over the country applied to participate in this highly competitive band. Wang has basically been identified as the top high school jazz trombonist in the nation. He will travel... Read more »
VIDEO: Hallways Close at 3:30 to Prevent Locker Theft
November 8, 2011
Rio Womens Varsity Volleyball beats Whitney
November 8, 2011
The Rio Americano Varsity Volleyball team defeated Whitney High School on their senior night at Whitney High. With only one loss in the league, to El Camino, their spirits stay strong with playoffs only a few weeks ahead. Maddie Cannon, ranked number one in the state for hitting, was selected player... Read more »
Varsity Water Polo Finishes with a Bang
November 8, 2011
The Varsity Men’s Water Polo team is finishing off this high school season by crushing Jesuit on October 20 11-7. “Working really hard all season is really paying off and, along with the other seniors on the team, we are really happy to have won the last game we can participate in against our rival... Read more »
October issue
October 31, 2011
Open publication – Free publishing – More halloween
September Issue
September 30, 2011
You can view the September 2011 issue of the Mirada online below: (or click HERE)
September 29, 2011
Ever wondered who the best teacher of California was? Have you maybe thought that this teacher might actually teach at our school? Physics teacher, Dean Baird applied for Best Teacher in California. One math teacher and one science teacher are selected from each state, who will then move onto the white... Read more »
