Trunk-or-Treat leif Ray and wyatt Bragg

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1 Trunk-or-Treat leif Ray and wyatt Bragg On October 26, 2017, River Valley held its annual Trunk-or-Treat. Various clubs and classes created unique tables at which children can collect candy. After the children finished gathering their candy, Hocus Pocus played for them to watch on the big screen! This event is sponsored annually by the senior class. Go class of 2018!!! Over 500 children and adults visited River Valley on Trick-or-Treat night. Two of RV secretary Connie Massie s grandchildren wait to trick-or-treat. Jane and Aftyn Graham loaded their Halloween buckets! Beta Club members Sharla Moody, Kaylee Schultz, and Nathaniel Abbott joke around while handing out candy. Various Art Club members distribute candy. Art Club decorations are always a highlight at Trunk-or-Treat! Issue 5 11/3/17

2 Senior Bonfire Directly after Trunk-or-Treat, the senior class held their traditional bonfire. Seniors were able to roast marshmallows, hang out, and enjoy each others company. Leif Ray, Wyatt Bragg. A perfect chilly autumn night to hang out with friends. Hannah Hawks, senior member of the band and show choir, had a great time sharing with friends. Longtime friends Hailey Burris, Haley Cox, and Sophie Branham enjoy toasting marshmallows and sharing memories Nothing like a good hot flame for a bonfire! Thanks, Maddie Tabor for providing the wood.

3 History of Halloween It s the time of the year to stockpile candy, watch your favorite horror movies, and ponder what costume you're going to wear. Although these are the traditions we know and love, these traditions haven't always been the defining features for Halloween. Halloween, like many other holidays, evolved over the years. Over 2,000 years ago the residents of Ireland, the UK, and northern France ( people also known as Celts) celebrated their new year on November 1. These people believed that October 31 was a day when the dead and the living came together. The Christian denominations eventually named November 1st All Saints Day (or Hallows Eve) in order to celebrate the people who died for their religion. Eventually, All Saints Day evolved into Hallows Eve, which later transformed into the observance we all know today as Halloween. During the time period when Halloween was first observed, the Europeans who celebrated Hallows Eve were quite skeptical. They believed the spirits of the dead returned to earth on October 31. Therefore, Europeans dressed up as ghosts or other foul creatures o prevent the spirits from harming them. When the Europeans immigrated to America, the tradition of Halloween followed them. Of course, some of the traditions changed over the years. Pumpkins did not exist in Europe at the time, so revelers commonly made their Jack-o-Lanterns out of turnips. However, pumpkins did exist in America, so colonists began carving pumpkins and putting candles in them instead. Nowadays, Halloween is not a religious holiday. It is a time for children to dress up and stockpile candy as well as participate in many other traditions! As we have learned from history, these traditions could be kept for thousands of years, or they could potentially evolve. Happy Halloween! Leif Ray (Sketch by Shaylin Eblin)

4 COPA This year s Copa is called Cirque de la Vallee, a spin of Cirque de Solei. The show will feature Phoenix as the performing ensemble. The drama class has written a script and will perform with the show choir. The Beta Club will help serve food as well. The show will be performed on November 10 and 11 at 6:30pm in the RVHS Cafeteria. Tickets will be $15 for adults and $10 for students. This ticket price includes dinner and a show. This year s show is a vintage and freaky circus. The songs they will be performing is Magic to do from the musical Pippin, Perfect Illusion, and Stand in the Light. Come support your show choir and watch the fruits of their hard work. Director of music is Allyson Johnston. Juanita Wray The women and men of River Valley s show choir Phoenix, under the direction of Allyson Johnston, are shown rehearsing for their fall show Cirque de la Vallee. Tickets are on sale and will not be sold on the night of the show. Contact any show choir member of Ms. Johnston.

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6 Sen- Pep ior Night Rally The Senior Class of 2018 during the Senior Night Pep Rally. The pep rally was won by seniors in a hard fought battle and with the aid of the sophomore class. Senior Zach Stein poses for the camera.

7 Senior Night Pep Rally The Senior Class during the Senior Night Pep Rally! Very effective are senior class officers Vice President Maddie Young and President Jenna Burke. Both young ladies have been instrumental in planning a senior bonfire, Trunk-or-Treat, and involvement for seniors in Homecoming festivities. Their co-officers Haley Cox and Sharla Moody have also been just as involved.

8 football senior night Senior football players and senior cheerleader Ashleigh McGuire together for the last time as players and cheerleader.

9 Thanks for all your dedication and willingness to play! Benjamin Arrowood Dustin Barber Patrick Brown Jay Combs Andrew Eleam Lucas Fitch

10 Zachary Long Jarrett McCarly Gabriel Stapleton

11 Cross country senior night Kenzie Baker Nathaniel Abbott Wyatt Bragg Various cross country team members and their families line up for one last time as team members.

12 Marching band senior night Every Step, Every Note, Every Run, Every Time! the River Valley Dark Side Marching Band shouted at every practice, game, and competition. The band performed its last performance of the season on October 27 at the Waverly game. The band worked hard all season from July to October on their show Passion. The show featured a love triangle that ended in a tragic death. The band is excited to have a break but will miss the moments with each other. We are a family and we love and care for each other. It is going to be a change not seeing each other everyday. Though the season may be over, the memories live on. We will miss our Seniors- Hannah Hawks, Hunter Coon, Harrison Luckeydoo, Harlei Baird, Robbie Schuhl, and Tyler Mayne. Band member and Newspaper Staff member Juanita Wray

13 Marching band senior night Harlei Baird Hannah Hawks Tyler Mayne Hunter Coon Harrison Luckeydoo Robbie Schuhl

14 AP Movie Night On October 23, both AP English classes attended their first movie night. They watched and analyzed Macbeth. Below are some quotes by students who came to AP Movie Night. It s an overall rewarding experience. Getting the opportunity to learn and gather experience from films in an overall entertaining way makes the experience much more enjoyable. - Celina Dray AP movie night was a positive experience accompanied by an embracing environment. I m excited for more movie nights to come. - Leif Ray The first AP movie night was really enjoyable for me. We had over 50 students there to watch Fassbender's Macbeth. Great conversations, great behavior by the kids, and a night that was such a positive experience for learning and a positive experience for Mr. Walker and me too. - Mrs. Graham AP movie night gives us a chance to analyze and discuss in a very informal setting. We learn, laugh, and I love doing it. - Mr. Walker Leif Ray and Wyatt Bragg

15 Barnyard Olympics The Barnyard Olympics was held on November 3. Those attending could participate in cornhole bale toss corn cob relay tractor pull pie eating contest grease pumpkin race Schools attending this year were the Collins Career Center, Marietta, and Vinton County. River Valley won last year and hosted the event at RVHS this year. Over 80 students from all schools attended and River Valley FFA proved the winner again!!! Advisors: Matthew Huck and Bill Holcomb Cassidy Simpson and Skylar Jones

16 Juanita Wray Weekly Political Cartoons