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Later High School Start Times Discussion
November 30, 2011
On Tuesday, December 6th, parents from the STEPS Committee (Support To Engage Parents and Students) will hold a second community discussion about the possibility of shifting our start time 30 minutes later, with a school start time of 8:20 am and a dismissal time of 3:15 – 3:20 pm. Rio Americano... Read more »
Rio student is Top High School trombonist in the nation
November 30, 2011
Senior Michael (Yu-Wei) Wang has been selected as lead trombone player in this year’s Grammy High School Jazz Ensemble. This is a highly competitive band, with applicants from all 50 states. He has essentially been selected as the top HS trombonist in the nation. He will be traveling to LA (all... Read more »
November Issue
November 29, 2011
Open publication – Free publishing – More americano
Austin Hicks
November 29, 2011
The Mirada’s Photography Editor and Web Editor for the 2011-2012 school year.
Playathon Plays On
Taylor Cottingim, Mirada Staff
November 29, 2011
It’s when musicians unite. It’s when a family is created. It’s when teens play a marathon of music from morning ‘til midnight. It’s no wonder. It’s Rio Band’s Playathon. The annual Playathon, which took place on Nov 10, celebrates the importance of music and serves as the greatest fundraiser... Read more »
Capital Offers Fun Day Trip Opportunities
Patrick O'Neill, Mirada Staff
November 29, 2011
So you weren’t able to escape to an island getaway or launch a pilgrimage to the ski resorts, well that’s okay because there’s still plenty to do in Sacramento during Thanksgiving break. If you want to experience the most out of Sacramento’s metropolitan living, downtown is your best bet. Downtown... Read more »
In Business World, Do What’s Write
Jim Lites, Special To the Mirada
November 29, 2011
I recently had the honor of serving as Rio Americano’s Principal for a Day. The most important message I want to convey to the Rio students is the importance of developing your writing skills through your high school career and into your higher education experience. I am a small business owner and... Read more »
Wavering on Freedom
This editorial represents the views of the editorial board of the Mirada.
November 29, 2011
In 1969 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that students had the First Amendment right to wear armbands to school to protest the Vietnam War. The decision in the case of Tinker vs. Des Moines established that students and teachers do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression... Read more »
Hallways Close Early, Lockers Cutoff
Brooke Key, Mirada Staff
November 28, 2011
As of November 4, the school began closing all hallways after school at 3:30 p.m. as a precaution to eliminate locker theft. As a result, students who are involved with after school tutoring and extracurricular activities no longer have access to their belongings after this time. “When you play a sport... Read more »
‘Aca Deca’ Starts Season
Robin Hwang, Mirada Staff
November 28, 2011
Academic decathlon is warming up to achieve trophies and medals for the competition on Feb 4. However, it faces a scarcity of new recruits and strong and experienced coaches this year. “I think reason why academic decathlon is suffering from a new member deficiency is that most students have a stereotype... Read more »
