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April 2016

Volume 9 Issue 7

Girls Soccer: Kicking off a New Season - Lyndsay Hansen

Teenagers in the Media pg. 3

Inequality in Sports pg. 4-5

Folklorico in Mexico pg. 6

Track & Field pg. 7

2016 spring sports have arrived, and the Roaring Fork High School Girls’ Soccer season is off to a slow, but good start. So far the girls have won games against the Rifle Bears and the CRMS Oysters and lost against the Aspen Skiers, Eagle Valley Devils, and the Coal Ridge Titans.

The program is starting off the season with a new head coach, Nick Forbes. Assisting coach Forbes is Jackie Vossler, an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher at Roaring Fork High School. Both coaches helped coach the RFHS Boys’ Soccer Program, and know the game well. With former head coach, Heather Fox leaving, it

left Forbes with some big shoes to fill for the 2016 season. The returning girls are adjusting well to the loss of Fox and look forward to what the new season has in store for them.

As of now, the new coach change does not seem to be a problem, according to junior, Corey Johnson. She was asked how the new coach change has been, and what she is looking forward to most. “The new coach change was a very smooth transition, and did not seem to affect us in a negative way at all. Both coaches are experienced, and know what they are doing on the field, which really helps us out. The coaches are really working us, so

Valerie Loertscher and Angelica Morales chase down the ball during the girls soccer game against Aspen. Courtesy photo

we can be the best we can be.” Johnson says she looks forward to playing, having a good season, and beating rival teams, Basalt and CRMS. When asked about the challenges the girls have already faced this season sophomore Lindsy Vega said that, “the biggest challenge so far has been bonding as a team, and learning how to play together.” In regards to what the team an-

False Alarm at RF - Caitlin OʼGorman

On Wednesday April 6th, 2016 the final period of the school day was interrupted by a fire alarm. Students and teachers of Roaring Fork High School filed out of the school, where they waited for approximately an hour.

This evacuation was the result of a burst water pipe in the Auxiliary Gym sprinkler system.

The fire and police departments were called to the scene and all

students were asked to leave school early. The cause of the malfunction occurred when a group of students were playing in the auxiliary gym. According to Kathy Alcala, the registrar at RFHS, “the way that the sprinklers work is that they have a little cage over them to protect them. One of the boys kicked a ball and when it hit the sprinkler it caused it to malfunction.” Though the damages were restricted to the auxiliary

gym, administration and law enforcement felt that, with the sprinklers releasing black acrid water (a pungent smell that is irritating to nose and eyes), it was better to take all necessary precautions.

While the extent of the damage still has yet to be determined, the staff and students at Roaring Fork High School are very grateful that the police and the fire department responded quickly to make sure that everyone was safe.

ticipates being their biggest challenge for the season she believes that, “The biggest challenge for the season is going to be coming together as a team.” Although, there are going to be some bumps in the road Vega is ready for a good and fun season full of wins.

The new coaches and all of the girls that are out there this season are looking forward to a good season of playing and competing as a

team. They are hopeful that they will come out with a lot of wins, and play to their potential on the field.

You can come out to support the girls as they play the Basalt Longhorns on Saturday, April 16th. The varsity game is set to begin at 11:00am, and Junior Varsity will follow at 1:00pm. Their next home game is April 23 vs. CRMS, with varsity at 11:00 and JV at 1:00.

Firemen called to the scene investigate the fire alarm on April 6, 2016. The fire alarm was a result of a sprinkler system malfunction in the Auxiliary Gym at RFHS. Photo Fiona Laird

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Juniors Begin to Explore College Options -Maeve O’Donnell Pax

As the end of the school year approaches, juniors in high schools across the country are starting their college searches. There are many factors to consider when beginning the search, and with a lot on their mind, students have to consider location, type of school, financial aid and size. This is a heavy decision because once students choose a school, they are committing four years of their lives to that place, and the right college can make all the difference to their experience.

The first aspect to keep in mind, is location.

While this might not be the deciding factor, the climate can greatly impact a student’s college experience. If students don’t like the rain, they might want to avoid places like the Pacific Northwest. If a student really wants to have access to skiing and hiking in the mountains, they should avoid the South. Students might also consider colleges outside of the U.S. but should evaluate how far away from home they are okay with being before deciding to attend.

Beyond location, there is also the options colleges and universities offer, from general liberal arts programs to specific discipline focuses such as engineering or arts. Some colleges and universities require classes in all subjects for gradu-

ation, while others are more flexible, and this is something to consider when making your college choices. This can be a daunting decision, as it’s hard to know exactly what you are interested in as a 17 year old thinking about your future. There is also the option of trade schools. Trade schools are typically two-year colleges offering an associates degree in one area of study. Many colleges and universities have focuses, such as music, acting, automotives, culinary, electrician or cosmetology.

As a general rule, Liberal Arts schools tend to be private and universities are available in a wide mix of public and private schools.

More rigorous schools typically have a lower admissions rate and require high test scores, high GPAs, and a range of extracurriculars to be accepted. State and public schools are usually cheaper, and are easier to get into; however, they typically offer less finaancial aid. Private and Liberal Arts schools can be really expensive although they typically offer many more opportunities for financial aid than public schools.

Size can also greatly impact a student’s experience. Small schools are usually less than 5,000 students with medium schools ranging from 5,000 to 15,000 students. A large school has a popula-

tion of about 15,000 to 30,000 students. No size is the “right size” and the right choice depends on a student’s comfort with different school sizes.

Bigger schools have more people and often offer more activities, while smaller schools have a more tight-knit student body while still offering plenty of activities. Both types of schools can offer fantastic educations, but it is worth considering what works best for you.

Each school has its own unique personality. Some schools can be laid back. Others are intellectual. Schools can be outdoorsy, extremely liberal or conservative, artsy, preppy, full of partying, hippie-filled and so forth. The best way to get to know a school and see if you belong, is to visit.

You might also consider looking at schools with religious affiliations, all-women’s colleges, colleges with Greek life, and other extracurriculars.

The most important thing to keep in mind though, is to have fun. Research the colleges, see those which stand out to you and visit them to get an accurate vibe in person. It is a big decision, but it is also an exciting one full of opportunities.

Choose the schools that make you the happiest and good luck on your college journey!

Prom 2016...Just Around the Corner

-Kristin Page With Roaring Fork High School’s prom approaching on April 30th, people are starting to look for the perfect dress/tux, date, and plans for the evening. The theme this year is going to be a moonlight garden and will be held at the Old Thompson Barn in RVR. There will be a mandatory breathalyzer test to enter prom due to the recent decision to require breathalyzers at all district school dances.

Various students have been fortunate enough to attend prom for more than just their junior and senior years. Going to prom all four years comes along with memories and some pretty elaborate stories. Prom is not just your ordinary high school dance, it is one step up from homecoming in terms of elegancy, urgency to attend, getting a date, and much more fun. Prom has a more romantic and mature feel to it.

For Naomi Pulver, her best prom memory was “sophomore year when I was supposed to bartend, but I ditched it and danced with all of the upper classmen instead.” She has attended every year of her high school career and plans on attending this year for the last time.

Robbie Thompson attended prom his sophomore and junior year and plans on attending for his senior year. The best prom memory he has, “was my sophomore year when everyone started throwing/ passing around Will Masters prom king crown and a few of his classmates started dancing during the king and queen dance.”

Sometimes the process and urgency to make prom night the most magical night can be a task. Let your guard down, ask the person you have had an everlasting crush on, and it will all come together.

Prom night leaves you with many memories and experiences to remember. Do not stress too much and make prom the night you have been looking forward to, for it sits at the back of everyone’s mind during high school.

Photo Sue Rollyson

Prom 2016

When: Saturday, April 30th, 2016 Where: River Valley Ranch Barn Time: 9pm-Midnight Juniors: $15 for singles, $25 for couples Seniors: Free Note: Prices change if you haven’t paid fees

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Seniors Reflect onon Past and Future Seniors Reflect Past and Futur -Edgar Reyna -Edgar Reyna

As the seniors the days until graduation after 12 years, they takethey timetake to reflect back andback shareand their finaltheir thoughts on As thequickly seniorscountdown quickly countdown the days until graduation after 12 years, time to reflect share final thoughts o graduation. graduation.

areWhat you looking after to a are you forward looking to forward QuestionQuestion [Q]- What areWhat your are finalyour thoughts [Q]final thoughts Q- What will you miss most about RFHS? Q- What will you miss most about RFHS?Q- What Qgraduation? graduation? on graduation? on graduation?

Felix Martinez: “I’m going to miss envi-the enviFelix Martinez: “I’m goingthe to miss Felix Martinez: “I’m looking Felix Martinez: “I’m forward looking to forward to Nedesin Nedesin Platero: “It’s a bunch mixedof mixed Platero: “It’s of a bunch ronment,ronment, family, and friends.” family, and friends.” starting my career incareer automotive.” starting my in automotive.” emotions.

Part of me wants towants leave and emotions.

Part of me to leave and part of me wants towants stay. Ito had a good part of me stay.

I hadfour a good Fernando four Martinez:Martinez: “I’m going to miss Fernando “I’m goingbeing to miss being Fernando Martinez:Martinez: “I’m looking “I’m forward looking to forwa years.” years.” close to people. it’s me against close toAfterwards people. Afterwards it’s methe against the Fernando getting a job and fending for myself.” getting a job and fending for myself.” world” world” Felix Martinez: “Overall “Overall I’m excited start to start Felix Martinez: I’mto excited Conrado Conrado Dolores: Dolores: “I’m looking “I’m forward looking to forward the next the stepnext in life.” step in life.”

Conrado Conrado Dolores: “I’m going to miss Dolores: “I’m goinghaving to miss having playing D2 football for Fort Lewis.” playing D2 football for Fort Lewis.” all these great friends the great teaching all these greatand friends and the great teaching FernandoFernando Martinez:Martinez: “Excited “Excited and nervous and nervous staff.” staff.”

Cesar Bencomo: “I’m looking Cesar Bencomo: “I’m forward looking to forward because because I plan onI getting of here, plan onout getting out at of here, at seeing where I go with my life seeing where I go withand my to lifesee and to the samethe time life time will get same life harder.” will get harder.” Cesar Bencomo: “I’m really“I’m going to miss Cesar Bencomo: really going to miss future has in store.” my future has in store.” playing sports and forming special playing sports and that forming thatbond special what bond mywhat Conrado Conrado Dolores: Dolores: “Excited “Excited to leave school to leave school with the team.” with the team.”

Lorena Aguliar: looking go Lorena “I’m Aguliar: “I’m forward looking to forward t and continue my football and continue my career.” football career.” to college and starting my career in nursto college and starting my career in n Lorena Aguilar: going to miss teachLorena“I’m Aguilar: “I’m goingthe to miss the teaching.” ing.”

Cesar Bencomo: “I didn’t really like school.

Cesar Bencomo: “I didn’t really like school. ers, students, and friends helped me get me ers, students, andthat friends that helped get I’m excited to leave and follow my dream.”

I’m excited to leave and follow my dream.” through high school.” through high school.”

Nedison Nedison Platero: “I’m looking Platero: “I’m forward looking to forward the next chapter in my life. it’s going to be the next chapter in my life. it’s going Lorena Aguilar: “I’m excited to start a new Lorena Aguilar: “I’m excited to start a Nedison new Platero: going to miss Nedison“I’m Platero: “I’m goingmy to miss my filled with adventures.” filled with adventures.” part of life but sad to see friends go.” part of life but sad to see friends go.”friends, sports, the students.” friends,and sports, and the students.”

Areli “I’m looking my to Areli Carbajal: “I’m forward looking to forward Areli Carbajal: “I’m kinda scared see to see Areli Carbajal: “I’m kindatoscared Areli Carbajal: “I’m going to miss class the of class Areli Carbajal: “I’m goingthe to miss of Carbajal: future and seeing what I’m going to major future and seeing what I’m going to m what mywhat future holds.” my future holds.”

2016 because the bond we formed over the 2016 because the bond we formed over the in and seeing my fellow classmates and in and seeing my fellow classmates an years willyears break.” will break.” how theyhow succeeded in life.” in life.” they succeeded

Teenagers FeelFeel Media Missing thethe Whole Story Teenagers Media Missing Whole Stor

-Zoe Hanlon -Zoe Hanlon

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Then you’re stuck message media portrays.

Then you’re st When there is a story media about a about a When there in is athe story in the media without a without job, so itagets back around onaround job,turned so it gets turned back teanager, its almost its always about howabout they got teanager, almost always how they got you. Now you’re lazyyou’re and alazy slacker, because you you.

Now and a slacker, because arrested, or crashedora crashed car, or were caught with arrested, a car, or were caught with don’t havedon’t a job.have a job. drugs, or got in aor fight, or aa fight, party or gota busted. drugs, got in party got busted.

“A select portion ofportion us teensofare “A select us actually teens arequite actually You hardlyYou ever see a ever storysee about a teen doing hardly a story about a teen doing responsible when it comes to schoolwork and responsible when it comes to schoolwork a somethingsomething great. You great. don’t You heardon’t the stories about hear the stories Photo about ErynPhoto Doherty Eryn Doherty other important matters,” said Cal Branigan, a other important matters,” said Cal Branigan teens whoteens savedwho a family life, or didlife, or did savedmember’s a family member’s sophomore.

It’s unfair It’s to shut doors on teenagers, sophomore. unfair to shut doors on teen down teendown opportunities. shuts teen opportunities. somethingsomething big to helpbig their community, or started or shuts to help their community, started then blame teenagers for not having anyhaving options. then blame teenagers for not any op Even in the Roaring Fork Valley, it’s hard for Even in the Roaring Fork Valley, it’s hard for a companya that became These stories company thatsuccessful. became successful.

These stories The vicious cycle only makes teenagers look The vicious cycle only makes teenagers loo teens to push past the stereotypes.

“I think the teens to push past the stereotypes.

“I think the exist, but they getalways overshadowed by the exist,always but they get overshadowed by the worse. worse. media describes teenagers as lazy and dependent media describes teenagers as lazy and dependent stories that makethat us look crazy, when in reality stories make us look crazy, when in reality lessonthe here?

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“I think we are building blocks and adults the eye.

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I work hard and I hard, don’t group us together.

I work hard a resented. Kelly Walgren, senior this year, shares resented.

Kelly aWalgren, a senior this year, shares at a retirement home,” said RFHS sophomore at a retirement home,” said RFHS sophomore don’t want to be ignored [or stereotyped] because don’t want to be ignored [or stereotyped] b her experience.

“When I tried to work a preher experience.

“When I triedatto work at a preChelsey Serrano. image getsimage over exaggerChelseyThis Serrano.

This gets over exaggerof my age.”

Neither does anyone else. of my age.”

Neither does anyone else. valley, I was turned away because school in this valley, I was turned awayofbecause of ated and, when presented to the resttoofthe therest world, ated and, when presented of theschool world,in this

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Rampage | April 2016

Separate but Men’s and Women’s Sports

photo ussoccer.com

Given recent events in the sports world, the Rampage decided to investigate inequality between men and women’s sports, both nationally and at RFHS and create a discussion about this issue.

In late March, the U.S. women’s national soccer team filed a wage discrimination suit against the U.S. Soccer Federation. Five members of the team filed the action, including Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn and Alex Morgan. “Recently, it has become clear that the Federation has no intention of providing us equal pay for equal work,” Megan Rapinoe said in a news release. The suit states that the women’s team is being paid almost four times less than men’s team despite generating $20 million more in revenue. The intended outcome of this dispute is for women to have equal pay among the men and women’s soccer team. Below is a comparison of the men’s and women’s U.S. soccer teams highlighting some of the inequalities in work, pay and achievement.

The Women earned

The Women have won

The Women are ranked

The Women played

3

#1

27

in the world

games last year

World Cup

The Men have won

0 World Cup Championships

$2 Million in prize money when they won the World Cup The Men earned

The Men are ranked

#29 in the world

The Men played

20 games last year

$9 Million for playing in the World Cup even though they lost in the round of 16

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Do you typically watch men’s or women’s sports on TV? Why? “I watch men’s [sports], I usually don’t watch women’s. I feel like guy’s sports are more physical.”

-Joe Salinas “I watch men’s sports, mostly because it’s difficult to find women’s sports on TV.” - Angelica Morales

Do you think men’s and women’s sports are equal at the professional level?

“I don’t think there is any inequality.”- Alec Sloan “No [they are not equal]. I feel like society as a whole [doesn’t] really give women the opportunity to show what they are capable of.” -Cindy Salinas

At our school do think boy’s and girl’s sports games are equally attended? Why? “I feel like our school is more supportive of the guys than the girls...they think it is cooler to go to the guys sports than the girls.” -Cindy Salinas

“I’m pretty sure guys get paid more than girls.” -Eric Tinajero

Sports at RFHS: Are they Equal?

Boys Sports

Girls Sports

-cheerleaders at boys’ games

-no cheerleaders at girls games

-concession stand always open

-concession closed during soccer games

-scoreboards always working

-scoreboards not operating during soccer games

-announcers often present

-announcers hardly ever present

-more attendees

-less attendees

-football, basketball games scheduled in evening when more people can come

-basketball and soccer games scheduled in afternoon when most people are still at work

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News Dancing Around the World

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-Tavia Teitler

On Saturday, March 12th, in the central plaza of Chihuahua City, Mexico a new world record was set. 900 dancers from over 45 dance companies came together to perform the polka “Aguas Del Rio Nonoava”, setting the world record for the most people performing a traditional mexican dance in costume at the same time. Members of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklorico group, including RFHS freshman Solana Teitler, were part of this record. ASFB Folklorico director Francisco Nevarez-Burgeño and six of his students traveled to Mexico to be part of this event and for all of them, it was an experience they will never forget.

The event was a celebration of the the 20th anniversary of the Compañía de Baile de Municipio and a special recognition of Leonor Avalos Zaragoza who created the dance “Aguas del Rio Nonoava”. Zaragoza was Nevarez-Burgeño’s dance teacher when he was growing up and Nevarez-Burgeño was one of the students that helped her create the polka. The trip came about for the members of ASFB folklorico when Nevarez-Burgeño got a call from Zaragoza asking him to help her remember how the dance was created.

Zaragoza invited Nevarez-Burgeño to Chihuahua for the event, and Nevarez-Burgeño had decided that he was going to attend the performance by himself when he arrived at dance practice and told his students about the trip. “I opened my mouth and they want[ed] to go with me,” NevarezBurgeño said.

Six students were selected to go with NevarezBurgeño to Chihuahua and all were thrilled to get the opportunity to travel and be a part of such a big event. Many people the group encountered

throughout the trip were very excited to meet the students and were impressed that they had come all the way from the United States for the event.

“I don’t think I really realized how big of a deal it was that we were going,” Teitler said. “Wherever we went it felt like [people were saying] ‘Oh my gosh, it’s the group from the United States,’”she recalled.

On Saturday, the big event was kicked off with a parade throught the downtown area with all of the dancers. In the central plaza, a live band played polka after polka and those who knew the dances performed them both for each other and for the hundreds of spectators that lined the plaza. Nevarez-Burgeño performed alongside his students, dancing with his partner from when he was a student in Chihuahua. “I had no idea that Paco (Nevarez-Burgeño) was going to end up dancing with us,” Vanessa Villalobos, another dancer on the trip, said, “and it...got emotional,” she remembered. The experience was also an emotional one for Nevarez-Burgeño. “Some polkas I didn’t perform and I left my students to do [them] just to see them performing with all those 447 couples,” Nevarez-Burgeño said. “It was one of my favorite parts,” he recalled.

The finale of the event was the dance Aguas del Rio Nonoava which all of the dancers in the plaza knew. As Teitler recalls that as far as the eye could see there were people dancing. “When you see that many people [dancing together] it it is breathtaking,” she said. Dancer Jose Zavala claimed that he was surprised by, “how many people actually showed up - it was incredible.”

The event also made Zavala realize, “how many people are dedicated to dancing as much as I am.”

For many of the students that participated, this experience was the highlight of their trip.

For Nevarez-Burgeño, one of the best parts of the trip was being able to introduce his students to his teacher. “I wanted them to have the experience… to meet my teacher,” Nevarez explained.

“That lady is the one who made me a dancer and from her I’m teaching what I’m teaching...she gave me the love for folklorico,” Nevarez-Burgeño said. Nevarez-Burgeño has passed this same love on to his students and after this trip is confident that his students, “are ready to do what I ask them to do...they[are] capable to [achieve their] goals.”

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklorico dancers in Chihuahua. Courtesy photo

Outdoor Leadership Class Treks to McNamara Hut

Roaring Fork High School’s Outdoor Leadership class took a hut trip to McNamara Hut from March 31st through April 2nd. McNamara Hut, located near Aspen, is part of the 10th Mountain Division network of huts and sits at an elevation of 10, 360 feet. Members of the class hiked, snowshoed, skied, and enjoyed some quality bonding time with their classmates. Moises Camargo, a student in the Outdoor Leadership class, wrote the following poem titled “The House of Gold”about the trip.

RFHS’s Outdoor Leadership class at McNamara Hut during their recent hut trip. Photo Brooke Tuveson

The worn out constant white Seemingly passing The natures tear melting on the scorching Suns touch Running down into the grains The crucifix hanging on by a thread The house of gold on the highest peak Where children would frolic and sing Where the enthusiastic girl plucked the strings The ringing sound of loneliness The shadow boy The shining stars In the jet black room The crucifix held loosely in the hopes of a better tomorrow The fantastic few souls that ventures forth The icy cold staggering path Hours of countless steps The stop area for the torn souls Is that very house of gold The ultimate rest place - Moises Camargo

Sports News RFHS Runners on Track for World the Season Dancing Around the

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- Eryn Doherty -Tavia Teitler Each spring, as the snow starts to melt and the days get longer, Roaring Fork High School’s track On Saturday, March 12th, in the central plaza team heads to the track to train for their comof Chihuahua City, Mexico a new world record petitive season. The regular season includes 10 was set. 900 dancers from over 45 dance compameets, most being all-day affairs on Fridays and nies came together to perform the polka “Aguas Saturdays, and some athletes extend their season Del Rio Nonoava”, setting the world record for by qualifying for the state championships. the most people performing a traditional mexican For Justin Thompson, a sophomore at Roaring dance in costume at the same time. Members of Fork High School, his first two meets of the seathe Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklorico group, inson have gone well. “[At the first meet in Palicluding RFHS freshman Solana Teitler, were part sade] I happened to [make my personal record] in of this record. ASFB Folklorico director Franboth long jump and triple jump. Then in Rifle, cisco Nevarez-Burgeño and six of his students I got first place in long jump, jumping 20’ 6” and traveled to Mexico to be part of this event and for fifth place in triple jump.” He says that in prepaall of them, it was an experience they will never ration for future meets he is focusing on his form forget. in takeoff and while in the air. Thompson added The event was a celebration of the the 20th that he is also working on his speed while on the anniversary of the Compañía de Baile de Munirunway. cipio and a special recognition of Leonor Avalos Junior Katelyn Krehbiel, a distance runner, Zaragoza who created the dance “Aguas del Rio claimed that, “This is actually turning out to be Nonoava”. Zaragoza was Nevarez-Burgeño’s my best running season ever. My speed workouts dance teacher when he was growing up and have never been this fast. For example, I cut two Nevarez-Burgeño was one of the students that seconds off my best 800 meter run, so I feel prehelped her create the polka. The trip came about pared for the season which is so awesome!” for the members of ASFB folklorico when NevaThe athletes on the RFHS track team help rez-Burgeño got a call from Zaragoza asking him motivate each other and create a positive team to help her remember how the dance was created.

Zaragoza invited Nevarez-Burgeño to Chihuahua for the event, and Nevarez-Burgeño had decided that he was going to attend the performance by - Hayden himself whenBernot he arrived at dance practice and told his students about the trip.

“I opened my When someone thinks of RFHS, the first mouth and they want[ed] to go with me,” Nevarezthoughts to come to mind are most likely of Burgeño said.school sports and clubs. A lesser academics,

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culture. Thompson said, very “[As excited a jumping team]the throughout the trip were to meet we push each other by just trying to be faster and students and were impressed that they had come jump further and higher than the person next all the way from the United States for the event.to you so that weI become better how athletes.”

“I don’t think really realized big ofSimilarly, a deal it Krehbiel said, “We push each other, for one, by was that we were going,” Teitler said. “Wherever being each other’s personal cheer squad, but most we went it felt like [people were saying] ‘Oh my importantly we are all competitive enough to stick gosh, it’s the group from the United States,’”she with or be faster than our teammates, so we all recalled. have toSaturday, work harder.”

She added there On the big event wasthat kicked offwas with a large distance team turn out this year, “With a parade throught the downtown area with all nine and me, there is a lot of people work of theboys dancers.

In the central plaza, a live to band off of.

Our team is deeper and very committed, played polka after polka and those who knew which helps mentally in hard workouts.” the dances performed them both for each other Krehbiel admitted that being the only girlthe on and for the hundreds of spectators that lined the distance team can be difficult at times.

“Boys plaza. Nevarez-Burgeño performed alongside his are truly dancing differentwith machines than girls. students, his partner from Somewhen thing that may tire me out may not make he was a student in Chihuahua. “I had nothe idea boysPaco tired(Nevarez-Burgeño) or vise-versa. [However,] trying to keep that was going to end up with the boys is definitely a reason to work up dancing with us,” Vanessa Villalobos, another harder.”onShe to dancer the says trip, she said,likes “andhaving it...gotsomeone emotional,” run with, rather than being alone, and the boys she remembered. The experience was also an make for great competition. emotional one for Nevarez-Burgeño. “Some polThe RFHS track coaches how to push kas I didn’t perform and I leftknow my students to do and motivate their athletes and work hard [them] just to see them performing with all to those prepare theirNevarez-Burgeño athletes for their said. meets.“It Krehbiel 447 couples,” was one said, coach Woodard] pushes me of my“[Distance favorite parts,” heKen recalled.

The finale of the event was the dance Aguas del Rio Nonoava which all of the dancers in the plaza knew. As Teitler recalls that as far as the eye could see there were people dancing. “When you see that many people [dancing together] it it is breathtaking,” she said. Dancer Jose Zavala claimed that he was surprised by, “how many people actually showed up - it was incredible.”

The event also made Zavala realize, “how many people are dedicated to dancing as much as I am.”

For many of the students that participated, this experience was the highlight of their trip.

known part of RFHS is its hunting community.

Six students were go with NevarezHunting is a big partselected of sometostudent’s lives.

Burgeño to Chihuahua and all were thrilled to get Although in recent years, the outdoor comthemunity opportunity to travel and be a part of such a in the valley has become more focused bigaround event. sports Many people the group encountered such as mountain biking and trail running, hunting is still an activity that many people participate in and are passionate about.

During the last couple years, trying to fill an elk or deer tag has become more and more difficult. The migration of elk, caused by people moving and building houses closer to the backcountry, has limited the herd size and the chances of seeing a elk during months of the year that it is legal to hunt big game.

In addition to smaller herd sizes, the difficul- Clockwise from ties and purposes of hunting have changed in above: Benji other ways as well during the last several years.

Romero crosses According to RFHS junior and avid hunter the finish line; Jake Kelley, “Hunting is something people used Katelyn Krehto do for a necessity and now it is mainly for biel during her sport. Although we use all the meat, it isn’t the race; the baseway it used to be.” ball team during The backcountry is also often full of bikers and hikers which, “in the last couple of months their game verhas been a big problem for us trying to hunt,” sus Glenwood.

Kelley said. Kelley typically hunts during rifle season and usually fills his bull or cow tag. KelPhoto credit ley claims that,“...when you get your first elk of clockwise from deer you can’t help but be satisfied.”

Hunting has had a role in communities such above: John Stroud, Roark as Carbondale for many years; students such as Roney Kelley are part of defining what role hunting RFHS’s Outdoor Leadership attowns.

McNamara Hut during their recent hut will have in the future forclass these trip. Photo Brooke Tuveson

justFor as hard as the boys, but more Nevarez-Burgeño, oneheofisthe bestgentle parts of about it I guess -less pushing more encouragethe trip was being able to introduce his students ment.

This works for both the to boys and to his teacher.

“I wanted them have theI because experiWoodard knows that I can push myself to the ence… to meet my teacher,” Nevarez explained. breaking at least “That ladypoint, is thebut onesometimes who madethe me boys, a dancer andto get faster, need a more forceful nudge in the from her I’m teaching what I’m teaching...sheright direction.” expressed how his coaches gave me the Thompson love for folklorico,” Nevarez-Burgeño are big motivators and hold him to expectations said. Nevarez-Burgeño has passed this same love for encouragement.

“The most important thing on to his students and after this trip is confident they do is give me workouts and knowledge that his students, “are ready to do what I askthat I can to use to become better andtopush myself,” he them do...they[are] capable [achieve their] added. goals.”

Mentally, Krehbiel accepts that competition is scary for her because races are intense and there is a lot of pressure to perform well. She said, “I’m just trying not to psyche myself out and let nerves override my love of running.” For Thompson, he aims for 100 percent effort in every competition and tries to believe in himself despite being an underclassman. Whether they are jumping 20 feet out of the air or running miles around the track, these two are always prepared for a good meet and are looking forward to the rest of their season.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklorico dancers in Chihuahua. Courtesy photo

Outdoor Leadership Class Treks to McNamara Hut

Roaring Fork High School’s Outdoor Leadership class took a hut trip to McNamara Hut from March 31st through April 2nd. McNamara Hut, located near Aspen, is part of the 10th Mountain Division network of huts and sits at an elevation of 10, 360 feet. Members of the class hiked, snowshoed, skied, and enjoyed some quality bonding time with their classmates. Moises Camargo, a student in the Outdoor Leadership class, wrote the following poem titled “The House of Gold”about the trip.

The worn out constant white Seemingly passing The natures tear melting on the scorching Suns touch Running down into the grains The crucifix hanging on by a thread The house of gold on the highest peak Where children would frolic and sing Where the enthusiastic girl plucked the strings The ringing sound of loneliness The shadow boy The shining stars In the jet black room The crucifix held loosely in the hopes of a better tomorrow The fantastic few souls that ventures forth The icy cold staggering path Hours of countless steps The stop area for the torn souls Is that very house of gold The ultimate rest place - Moises Camargo

Entertainment Teachers’ Anonymous

By Grace Brown and Finn Featherstone

These experiences are completely anonymous and only pertain to some teachers during their high school days. These stories are a reflection of life’s lessons, and are not meant to encourage reckless behavior or decisions.

Back in the day, one of RFHS’s staff assembled an accidental rager. They only intended it to be a small get together, but somehow, word got out and 140 people from their 2000 person school showed up. “My classmate decided to start grilling food with the gas burner outside and he accidently blew up the grill and set my front yard on fire,” said the anonymous teacher. The situation got so bad that the teacher called the cops on themselves to have the situation resolved, and does not recall ever having a “small get together” again.

When another RFHS staff member was a junior at a new high school, they were invited to their very first party where their friend ended up passing out, leaving them without a ride home. Completely freaked out, they found that the cops had come to bust the party. This person hid outside while making their way through the darkness, and decided that they would just hitchhike back into town. Instead, they ended up slamming straight into the chest of a policeman on their way out the back gate. “I was just leaving,“ said the source. All ended well for this person, though it was a close call!

This last staff member attended a senior party at their superintendent’s house, who was out of town and trusted a 17 year old to house-sit. There were about 30 kids there, and they ended up making a pretty big mess. A lot of time was spent cleaning up and they thought the house was spotless when they left. A couple days later, they found out that one of the students threw up into one of the superintendent’s daughter’s favorite pair of shoes. They graduated that year, and never spoke to the superintendent again.

What Grinds My Gears

By Jake Rusby

For a new segment on the Entertainment page, We have created this piece in order to make more relatable content with the reader, and well, to entertain you.

Gems of the Valley: Mushroom Rock

By Katie Weimer

Are you looking for a smooth and simple hike with breathtaking views in Carbondale? The Mushroom Rock hike on Red Hill is the perfect place to achieve that outdoor crave. Mushroom Rock is commonly known as a hike that can be walked, jogged, run or biked. It is the hike that has the ability to be a cardio workout or simply just a chance to inhale the crisp Colorado mountain air.

How to get there: Drive north on Highway 133 until you reach the intersection of Highway 133 and Highway 82. Go straight through the stoplight toward the Red Hill parking lot. Find a place to park, then follow the dirt road on foot until you have reached the trail heads. To reach Mushroom Rock, follow the trailhead to the left, and continue up the trail until you come to a fork in the path. Take the left path, then continue on the trail until you see the mushroom shaped rocks.

To come back down from the trail, take the same route to travel back down to the base.

What to do: If you are needing to take a break from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life, Mushroom Rock provides the perfect mellow, stress free environment to clear your head.

Whether you take a furry friend or a fellow classmate or simply just go by alone then the hike is well worth your time. The serenity and peace that is surrounded in the mountain air is revitalizing to the body.

Word to the wise:Be sure to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. The hike is dry and does not provide any water fountains along the way.

Tennis shoes are a necessity to wear on the hike due to the loose red dirt. A prime time to go is just before sunset so you can witness the sun setting over the Rocky Mountains.

When you come across that one person that doesn’t know how to use the Traffic Circle, and let’s fifty cars pass through before deciding to go.

You just merge like any other road! Just because it’s circular doesn’t mean you’ll somehow get lost in it or die! Merge!

When you make a stereotypical joke, and that one try-hard girl looks at you as if you’re a terrible person. A stereotype is supposed to be funny! So don’t get the idea that you’re better than me for being “considerate.”

Rampage Staff Editors in Chief Fiona Laird Grace Brown Managing Editor Finn Featherstone

Editorial Staff Feature Editors Eryn Doherty Elyssa Derby News Editor Caitlin O’Gorman Focus Editor Kristin Page Sports Editor Edgar Reyna Entertainment Editor Jake Rusby Copy Editors Carley Moravek Maeve O’Donnell Pax Tavia Teitler Katherine Weimer Journalists Hayden Bernot Zoe Hanlon Lyndsay Hansen

What grinds my gears...

When you have to make a class in literally thirty seconds, and a nice little grandma decides to go ten miles per hour in the parking lot. Then, she waits in the middle of the road for her kid to make it safely to the school doors. Meanwhile, you’ve proceeded to bash your face bloody on your steering wheel with frustration, and get a tardy slip.

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When you try to be nice to an underclassman, but they brush you off like you’re an old person learning to use a computer. Kid, you better give me some respect or I’ll get you to learn some respect for a wheelchair.

When people use Memes in public, especially loudly. Back at it with the white vans! I’ll make these vans go back somewhere you won’t be too excited about. Suh Dude? Whatever happened to normal sentences? We’ve reduced “What is up” to “Suh.” If anything, these are early signs that brain capacity in teens is decreasing.

Those weird people that eat the pizza crust first. Why would you do that and be left with a floppy pancake of sauce, grease, and cheese? It’s disgusting and really hard to watch so just stop.

Please for the love of God stop.

Policy Statement: Published 8 times a year, the student newspaper of Roaring Fork High School is a public forum, with its students editorial board making all decisions concerning its content. Unsigned editorials express the views of the majority of the editorial board.