River Valley High Beat
- River Valley alumni offer advice
- By Alejandra Cervantes/For the Appeal-Democrat
- May is an exciting month for high school seniors. By now, most of us have chosen our path, whether it be attending a four-year university, community college or technical school, joining the military or simply entering the workforce. The future, howev... Full story
- 'Rape culture' must be changed
- By Alejandra Cervantes/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Millions of people across the US were appalled when the first news of the Steubenville, Ohio, rape case emerged in January. Anonymous, the infamous hacker group, first shone light on the case when it leaked a disturbing video detailing the events sur... Full story
- Students support LGBT rights
- By Alejandra Cervantes/For the Appeal-Democrat
- February is known throughout the country as the month of love, when happy couples exchange tokens of love with one another. And with Valentine's Day coming up, the question inevitably arises: Is all love equal?
The question was brought into the publ... Full story
- Students unite against violence
- By Alejandra Cervantes/For the Appeal-Democrat
- It's Christmas Eve as I write this — my brother's birthday. He turned 4 today, and soon he will be old enough to go to school. One can easily determine why, then, I was so petrified when I received the news about the Connecticut shooting.
As I... Full story
- River Valley High students get involved in politics
- By Alejandra Cervantes/For the Appeal-Democrat
- With just 33 days until elections, the nation is looking more divided than ever. One can hardly take a stance on an issue without being attacked by the opposing viewpoint. In these times, it takes courage to become involved in politics, but River Val... Full story
- It's time to teach religion in schools
- By Alejandra Cervantes/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Yuba City can be characterized as a religious city — whether it be Christianity, Islam, Buddhism or Sikhism, the majority of our population practices a religion. In fact, soon we will host one of the largest religious gatherings in the Western ... Full story
- It's our time to become great
- By Manjinder Singh/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Four years. Four years seems like such a long time at the beginning but virtually nothing at the end. For the graduating seniors at River Valley High School, these are the final days of our high school career. The emotions mix with excitement about s... Full story
- Rallying boys against girls
- By Manjinder Singh/For the Appeal-Democrat
- River Valley High School recently held its most popular rally of the year: Boys vs. Girls. Students are always hyped up for it, dressing in their respective pink and blue colors, divided on opposite sides of the gym.
No one can keep quiet, with both... Full story
- Time for seniors to stay motivated
- By Manjinder Singh/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Being a senior is not easy. It is a time in life between childhood and adulthood when you are tested on the ability to live on your own in the real world. College applications test seniors' dedication and challenge them to take a real look at themsel... Full story
- Classes embrace season of giving
- By Manjinder Singh/For the Appeal-Democrat
- 'Tis the season for giving, and boy do River Valley High School students know how to give. This time of year is made for joy: joy from giving happiness to someone, whether it is Saint Nick bringing toys to all the boys and girls or a group of teenage... Full story
- Sampling our delicious melting pot
- By Manjinder Singh/For the Appeal-Democrat
- America has always been called a melting pot. From the very moment of its inception, our country has been the destination for those seeking for a way to improve their lot in life. These migrants came from all corners of the world, and they brought wi... Full story
- Working to make this year great
- By Manjinder Singh/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Summer already seems like a dream. No more late nights, no more sleeping in and no more lazing around. It is now too late to regret activities not done or trips not taken. Hours of homework are back, and there is no going back.
For a lucky or unluck... Full story
- Now is our time to finish strong
- By Sukhpreet Kaur/For the Appeal-Democrat
- The end is near. Don't worry; this is not about May 21 being Judgment day, or the end of the world. This concerns a day perhaps less controversial, but which is important nonetheless: graduation day, which marks the end of the school year.
River Val... Full story
- Busy April helps to conquer senioritis
- By Sukhpreet Kaur/For the Appeal-Democrat
- "Senioritis" is a common malady encountered by high school seniors in the last few months of the school year. These are the months that seem to be the longest and prove to be the most excruciating. But this is the time we should enjoy, because this w... Full story
- February a busy, excruciating month at River Valley High
- By Sukhpreet Kaur/For the Appeal-Democrat
- February proved to be an excruciating month for most seniors at River Valley High School. January was spent filling out college applications, and even though February may have been meant as the month to relax, it proved to be the complete opposite. A... Full story
- A new term brings change
- By Sukhpreet Kaur/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Get up, or you'll be late for school. Yes, the holidays are over, and with that end the days of sleeping in warm beds away from the chills of the morning. The first day after a break always brings different experiences for different people. This was ... Full story
- Holidays are almost here
- By Sukhpreet Kaur/For the Appeal-Democrat
- The holiday season! Yes, it is already here. Most of us at River Valley High School have enjoyed Thanksgiving and can't wait for Christmas Day, the beginning of the winter break from school and welcoming the new year with big smiles and open arms. Wh... Full story
- Keeping things in balance at RVHS
- By Sukhpreet Kaur/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Stress makes us appreciate the unstressed moments better. Although this might not seem true, this is the case. When the mounting stress gives way to more relaxing periods of time, the sense of contrast adds to the enjoyment of those moments.
Just as... Full story
- Freshmen make the transition to RVHS
- By Sukhpreet Kaur/For the Appeal-Democrat
- No more late nights and no more sleeping in. Summer break is over, and it's time for school again. On Aug. 17, students returned to River Valley High School. Some moved with purpose toward their friends or counselors, while others walked with apprehe... Full story
- Seniors gear up for graduation
- By Aizell Kittles/For the Appeal-Democrat
- This year has certainly come with its fair share of unexpected surprises, from the endless fire drills to the decaying aroma of cow manure wafting across campus to the awesome dance competitions at spirit day rallies, River Valley High School has had... Full story
- It was gals versus guys
- By Aizell Kittles/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Once a year, River Valley High School hosts a celebrated event where the girls compete against the guys to settle the age-old question "Which gender is better?"
At the outset, the girls seized control of the gymnasium and set up posters from wall to... Full story
- Frequent state of alarm at River Valley
- By Aizell Kittles/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Every school routinely experiences fire drills, and the process necessitates certain steps: First, the alarm sounds. This alerts everyone that there may or may not be an emergency. Second, teachers lead their students out of the building in an orderl... Full story
- It's back to the grind for River Valley
- By Aizell Kittles/For the Appeal-Democrat
- It is that time again: School is back in session, and the students at River Valley High School have reluctantly returned. After a three-week hiatus, the students are back and rearing to go. Some are excited to be back with their friends while others,... Full story
- Looking forward to a new year
- By Aizell Kittles/For the Appeal-Democrat
- As this year draws to a close, the students at River Valley High School are in the process of putting this part of their lives behind them. In fact, the holiday jitterbugs have gotten to the students, who are already welcoming the new year with open ... Full story
- Falcons fly through special events
- By Aizell Kittles/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Another month has come and gone at River Valley High School, where school spirit has been at an all-time high. More than ever, the student committee has had its hands full putting events together that appeal to the student body. The committee planned... Full story
- Much is going on at RVHS this fall
- By Aizell Kittles/For the Appeal-Democrat
- A lot has happened within one month's time at River Valley High School. From a DUI conviction to a raucous spirit week, there have been a number of activities to kick off the autumn season.
Although summer is officially over, it is not time to start... Full story
- Back to class at River Valley
- By Aizell Kittles/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Summer vacation is done and over with, and yet another exciting year of learning awaits the students at River Valley High School. Some students are reluctant to go back to nightly homework and weekly testing, while parents are happy to get their kids... Full story
