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-Lucas Schramer -Lucas Schramer Thanksgiving is drawing near, andand for Roaring ForkFork High School, Thanksgiving is drawing near, for Roaring High School, thatthat means the the annual Thanksgiving feastfeast is soon to come.

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LastLast year’s feast featured many different foods andand events suchsuch year’s feast featured many different foods events TheThe tradition started in 2004, at the old old highhigh school building RFHS Political tradition started in 2004, at the school building RFHS Political as dancing and the crowd favorite: a rap battle.

Past feasts have alsoalso as dancing and the crowd favorite: a rap battle. Past feasts have andand carried overover intointo the the current building, where it has become a a carried current building, where it has become opinions opinions included capture the flag, video games, and other fun activities.

The included capture the flag, video games, and other fun activities. The veryvery popular event.

Rachel Cooper, a Biology teacher at FHS says,says, popular event.

Rachel Cooper, a Biology teacher at FHS page 3 3 starstar of last years rap rap battle, Haisson Villareal, a junior who’s songsong page of last years battle, Haisson Villareal, a junior who’s “Everybody has their own idea about what a Thanksgiving dinner “Everybody has their own idea about what a Thanksgiving dinner “Chévere,” has 2000+ views on youtube. When asked how the feast “Chévere,” has 2000+ views on youtube. When asked how the feast should looklook like,like, but but thisthis is our version.

It’s It’s a time to socialize andand should is our version. a time to socialize waswas for him, Villareal replied saying, “It was cool, andand everyone waswas for him, Villareal replied saying, “It was cool, everyone come together, even if you’re not from the United States and don’t come together, even if you’re not from the United States and don’t happy. I got to sing in front of everyone, and everyone sang with happy. I got to sing in front of everyone, and everyone sang with celebrate Thanksgiving.” celebrate Thanksgiving.” me.me.

It was a really good time.”

Junior, LuisLuis Montoya saidsaid he really It was a really good time.”

Junior, Montoya he really Cooper is the Thanksgiving feast organizer and has been involved Cooper is the Thanksgiving feast organizer and has been involved enjoyed the feast, but “the best part was the rap battle.” enjoyed the feast, but “the best part was the rap battle.” in the feast since she started working at the school.

One of Cooper’s in the feast since she started working at the school. One of Cooper’s TheThe entire school contributes to the feast, whether theythey are are bringentire school contributes to the feast, whether bringmain concerns about the the feastfeast is the amount of food needed.

“I am main concerns about is the amount of food needed.

“I am ing a side dish, or a bottle of juice. However, at the end of the feast, ing a side dish, or a bottle of juice.

However, at the end of the feast, in charge of organizing the the foodfood andand the the event timing.

It’s It’s about get-getin charge of organizing event timing. about there are are always mass amounts of extra food.

RFHS students werewere there always mass amounts of extra food.

RFHS students tingting everything to work,” Cooper states. everything to work,” Cooper states. upset by the amount of food thatthat waswas going to waste afterafter eacheach feast. upset by the amount of food going to waste feast.

Student Corey Johnson has has beenbeen a student at RFHS for four years, Student Corey Johnson a student at RFHS for four years,They decided to donate the leftover to homeless shelters. Senior They decided to donate the leftover to homeless shelters.

Senior 71 71 andand is very passionate about the the Thanksgiving feast.

“The whole is very passionate about Thanksgiving feast.

“The whole Lorenzo Andrade has has taken partpart in the foodfood donation for the last last twotwo Lorenzo Andrade taken in the donation for the school, andand some community members unite for afor very special meal Page 5 5 school, some community members unite a very special meal years. Andrade says “After [the] Thanksgiving Feast, we had a bunch Page years. Andrade says “After [the] Thanksgiving Feast, we had a bunch together where everyone expresses theirtheir gratitude for all positivity together where everyone expresses gratitude forthe all the positivityof food leftover, so we took it to homeless shelters to see if we could of food leftover, so we took it to homeless shelters to see if we could in their lives,” Johnson says.says.

Because members of the community in their lives,” Johnson Because members of the community donate the leftover food and if they would like it because a lot of donate the leftover food and if they would like it because a lot of attend this event, students are encouraged to dress formally. attend this event, students are encouraged to dress formally. the the time, people go to andand shelters to find foodfood andand clothtime, people gochurches to churches shelters to find clothing,ing, especially during the holidays.

It’s a good way to help out the the especially during the holidays. It’s a good way to help out community andand not not waste food.”

Donating the the foodfood has has always beenbeen community waste food.”

Donating always appreciated.

Andrade noted, “Last year when we went to Glenwood appreciated. Andrade noted, “Last year when we went to Glenwood andand tooktook some of the Thanksgiving food, there werewere people at the some of the Thanksgiving food, there people at the homeless shelter and they showed us so much appreciation.

A homeless shelter and they showed us so much appreciation.small A small act really goesgoes a long way.”

When asked if heif thinks taking the the foodfood act really a long way.”

When asked he thinks taking to shelters should become a part of the Thanksgiving feastfeast tradition, to shelters should become a part of the Thanksgiving tradition, Andrade responded, “I think so. It’s awesome andand it’s just a way to to Andrade responded, “I think so. It’s awesome it’s just a way bring joy joy to other people.

It really embodies the the Thanksgiving spirit.” bring to other people.

It really embodies Thanksgiving spirit.”

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Girl’s Summit Thanksgiving of RFHS’s community.

Everyone getsgets to come together, andand share being a part of the RFHS page 6 6 Everyone to come together, share being a part of the RFHS page family.

“The Thanksgiving feastfeast is a is biga big event thatthat we’re lucky to to family.

“The Thanksgiving event we’re lucky have,” sayssays Cooper, “It’s“It’s a great reflection of who we are herehere at at have,” Cooper, a great reflection of who we are RFHS.” RFHS.”

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Day of the Dead: What do CRES Students Think?

RFHS Journalism members went to Crystal River Elementary School to help fourth garaders create their own newspaper articles in Hillary Garnesy’s Spanish class.

The CRES students interviewed various community members how they celebrated Day of the Dead. Here is what they wrote: -Payton Marlow

-Morgan C. Fink and Lawson H. Kreiling Have you ever interviewed someone who celebrates day of the dead? Well, we have. we learned a lot. We interviewed Gabriela Bustamante from Guanajuato, Mexico. First, she told us that it takes almost a month to prepare the food for this spectacular celebration. This is important because it is only a two day long celebration! For example, to make tamales it takes about a week to finish. First, you have to soak the corn husks. Then, you make the dough. Finally, you make the meat filling and put it in the dough. It’s a lot of work! Also Gabriela’s family prepares pan de muertos, atole (a sweet drink made from rice and milk), sugar skulls and alfeñique (sugar art) which also takes a lot of time to make. In conclusion, we hope you have learned a lot about how food is important on the day of the dead.

-Maddie Anderson, Samuel Brennan, and Dalton Groom Do you know what kinds of foods people eat at the Day of the Dead celebration? We interviewed Eloisa Duarte, director of the parent mentor program, about the foods her family prepares for this celebration. One food that her family makes is tamales. They make all different kinds of tamales. For example she said that her family makes pineapple tamales and that is really cool because usually there are only tamales that are spicy. She also told us that they have corn on the cob with lots of butter smeared all over the corn.

Next, she told us that they have booths all around the cemetery selling different foods and drinks. For example, they have hot chocolate and candy for the kids to eat.

Last, she told us that they take a lot of time to prepare the food for Day of the Dead. Also the tamales are one of the foods that takes a lot of effort and perseverance because they have a lot of ingredients and with that perseverance and effort the tamales taste delicious and can be in many different flavor.

Ruby Fuller helps students in Hillary Garnesy’s class. Courtesy photo

I think that the Day of the Dead is an important celebration for some Mexican families because it shows how much they care about their family and friends that have passed away. I interviewed Yareli Enriques from Ignacio Allende, Chihuahua, Mexico. She believes her loved ones are still with her even though they have passed on. She drives to the cemetery far away from the city, and up a mountain, to clean the trash, old flowers, and bark off of the graves until dawn to remember the people who have passed on. She does not make sugar skulls or altars.

Her whole family makes food a few weeks before they celebrate such as tamales, sugar canes, burritos, juices, tacos, sandwiches, and cold food. Her family shows a lot of different emotions like crying because they are sad to leave their loved ones.

I learned that the Day of the Dead can sometimes be heartbreaking even though it is joyful and fun. I hope that I can celebrate Day of the Dead for myself.

-Harper Stone and Ellie Knaus

Sandra Grijalva helps student in Garnesy’s class. Courtesy photo

Have you ever wondered how people celebrate Day of the Dead? We interviewed Raquel Delgado who has celebrated Day of the Dead with her family in Nayarit, Mexico. In her family, it is an important celebration. They spend weeks preparing for this huge celebration. Her family prepares delicious food. They make, rice, tamales, sugar skulls, and much more. They celebrate Day of the Dead together. When Raquel and her family get together there would be about 57 people including aunts, uncles, and many other members of their family. Raquel and her family only make one altar in their house, but they celebrate many family members on that altar. On their altar they will put photos of their loved ones, favorite foods, and marigolds! They will also leave an altar at the cemetery. Her family will never keep the altars at their house. I hope you learned something new and interesting about The Day of the Dead!

Luise Furst, a sophomore at Roaring Fork High School (RFHS), is one of four exchange students from Germany that is undertaking a new and adventurous life by traveling to the United States for a semester abroad. Furst, who is from Cologne, Germany, is attending Roaring Fork High School for the first semester of the 2016-2017 school year through the AFS intercultural exchange program. During her time in Colorado, she is staying with the Teahen Family.

Furst arrived to Colorado in August and has been enjoying her time in the valley. ¨I fell in love with Colorado and it will be hard for me to leave,¨ she stated. According to Furst, she loves the community, the school, all of her friends and teachers. Although she comes from a very large school in Germany with more students, Furst has found that she likes how small RFHS is. She feels Roaring Fork is a very lov-

ing and involved community. ¨In Germany, we have so many students that our school spirit is so weak not like here, this school makes me feel like home,¨ explained Furst. Attending Roaring Fork High School has been enjoyable for Furst and she has found her classes are not as difficult as anticipated.

As an only child, Furst has discovered that she does miss her parents back home in Germany, but at the same time she does not want to leave Colorado in January.

AFS is an exchange program that allows every smart and well educated kids to leave the country and explore another country.¨AFS is a great program, I loved it,¨ She commented. To join AFS you must go to many meetings and fill out many forms to be accepted into AFS. Furst is is an only child and has divorced parents, she misses them a lot but she really does not want to leave.

New Exchange Student at Roaring Fork High School -Sandra Grijalva

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Reflections on RF Halloween Carnival

RF’s Political Opinions

-Tyler Gruel

-Iliana Castillon

If you were seeking a fun and terrifying way to get ready for Halloween this year, we hope you made it to Roaring Fork High School’s (RFHS) Halloween carnival, which took place on Wednesday October 26th from 6:30 - 8:30 at Roaring Fork HS. This year’s ‘Purge’ themed haunted house left many people shaking in fear. When they weren’t being scared, parents, students, and kids had a blast with the many carnival games. Whether you came for the games or the fright, the Roaring Fork High School Halloween carnival had something great for everyone.

Roaring Fork High School’s Student Council has been organizing and executing the haunted house at the carnival for over 10 years.

Supervisor for the haunted house and Roaring Fork High School math teacher Melissa Reynolds stated, “While I am the supervisor of the haunted house, the Student Council kids are really doing the planning and set-up.” According to Reynolds, the theme for this year’s haunted house was The Purge, which is a 2013 American dystopian horror film written and directed

by James DeMonaco and the first installment in DeMonaco’s Purge film series.

Reynolds explained that this year’s haunted house was different than previous year’s. “The thing that will be different about the haunted house this year is that the students are really planning their part.

[Members of StuCo] are working hard on having it be a little more scripted and suspenseful. I feel

their preparation will lead to one of the best haunted houses ever,” said Reynolds.

Upon entering the haunted house terrified participants were met by a Student Council guide, a role played in shifts by Seniors Emily Henley, Maeve O’Donnell Pax, Cindy Salinas, and Ashley Hall. The guides warned all who entered that “The Purge” had begun and crime was legal for 24 hours.

This was accompanied by a bone jolting siren and the fear of what they were about to go through. As participants continued in they were grabbed by mask wearing, blood stained Student Council members. Throughout the halls of Roaring Fork High School, screams could be heard as students ran through dimly lit hallways and locker rooms. They clung to each other hiding and running as the members of StuCo pounced from behind corners and out of shadows. The participants who survived ran screaming from the doors past the long line of others waiting to be frightened.

According to Ashley Hall, Student Council member, it was fun to scare the kids who came through the haunted house. “It’s a great tradtion Roaring Fork has. It is a great fundraiser, and it is always a lot of fun. It gets everyone excited to get in costume and celebrate the holiday,” she adds.

So if you enjoyed the haunted house or even if horror isn’t up your alley, we hope you enjoyed the food, fright, and family fun that the Halloween carnival offered! Keep your eye out for next year’s haunted house theme.

Student Lead Conferences Coming to RF? -Ruby Fuller Two school years ago, Carbondale Middle School (CMS) made the decision to switch from parentteacher conferences to student-led conferences.

Many students here at Roaring Fork High school are wondering why the high school hasn’t switched to student-led conferences as well. Principal of Roaring Fork High School, Drew Adams and Jennifer Lamon, the principal of Carbondale Middle School have both given their input on both types of conferences and why they chose to conduct conferences that way.

Lamont showed significant support for studentled conferences saying, “One of our goals for students was student agency - students taking ownership of their own learning, setting their own goals and noticing their progress. Student-led conferences require students to really look at their learning and where they are and where they need to go and state what those goals are.” Lamont further explained how the middle school staff wanted kids to be more aware of their learning and progress. According to Lamont, student-led conferences build communication with the students and parents about important things that need to be discussed. Not only does Lamont support student-led conferences, but also she mentioned she received overwhelming support from families that participated in a survey disseminated by the school.

Like Lamont, Adams also loves student-led conferences. When discussing parent-teacher confer-

ences that do not involve students, Adams stated, ¨[teachers] weren’t talking with the student, they were talking about the student, so I definitely prefer student-led.” According to Adams, the reason RFHS has not switched over to student-led conferences is because he felt that it would be too much for the new staff to undertake this school year. New staff have freshmen crews and freshmen who attended Carbondale Middle School are familiar with studentled conferences so Adams says it will be easier to do student-led in the future.

In regard to participation by both parent-teacher and student-led conferences Adams says he doesn’t know if it would help get the participation levels become higher. Adams pointed out how the older the students get, the lower the participation compared to when they were freshman. Adams isn’t sure if student-led conferences would cause students to care more to come in like it did for Carbondale Middle School or if it wouldn’t be the solution to making kids attend the conferences.

According to Lamont, the 2014-15 school year at Carbondale Middle School had about 72% of the families participating in parent-teacher conferences.

When they made the switch to student led conferences in the 2015-16 school year, they had 99% participation. The student-led conferences seem to be working out very successfully for CMS students, staff, and parents.

In light of the Presidential Election, we decided to ask the RF student body their opinions. The Rampage sent out an anonymous school wide survey on October 18th asking students about their political opinions. Here was the response:

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Student alcohol use has been a topic of discussion for several years at RFHS, sparking debates and

The Data/Statistics RFHS students who have had a full drink of alcohol

The data presented on this page comes from the 2015 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, an anonymous, bi0annual survey that collects information form over 40,000 students in middle and high school throughout Colorado. This survey collects information eating habits, mental health, drug and alchohol use, physical activity and many other things. The data presented on this page is Specific to RFHS and pertains to alchohol use.

Anglo RFHS students who have had a full drink of alcohol

Latino RFHS students who have had a full drink of alcohol

RFHS students who have had five or more drinks of alcohol within a few hours in the past 30 days broken up by grade

Freshmen

Sophomores

Students who have had a full drink of alcohol in the past 30 days

Juniors

Students who think a typical student had a full drink of alcohol in the past 30 days

Seniors The disparity between the two statistics to tge left represents an interesting phenomenon present at RFHS. Many high schoolers believe that more of their classmates drink alchohol than actually do. Some people believe that this dynamic exists because the the students who do drink are much more vocal about their actions than the students that don’t.

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d inspiring research. With the results of Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, this topic has resurfaced.

The Conversation

Social Norming Spikes Controversy - Elle Derby

The day before Roaring Fork High School’s Homecoming dance, a group of students known as “Link Leaders” roamed the halls wearing t-shirts with the number 71 on them. Link Leaders visited the crew classes of freshmen and presented an online trivia game on teen drinking in in hopes of sharing with students data-based information about misconceptions relating to high school students’ experiences with drinking alcohol.

The number 71 originated from the “Healthy Kids Colorado Survey” and the “Freedom from Chemical Dependency Survey,” which were both administered in the fall of the 2015 school year. Both surveys concluded that a very small percentage of students at Carbondale Middle School and Roaring Fork High School drink alcohol on a regular basis. The school wanted students to recognize that the people who didn’t drink were the majority, hence the 71. This number represented the percent of 6th through 12th grade students at CMS and RFHS who had never consumed a full drink of alcohol.

71 was an example of a marketing strategy known as “social norming” and was used to encourage students to participate in behavior that the school supports. Principal Drew Adams said that the purpose of the t-shirts was to “reverse the perspective that many students had expressed that everyone drinks, and to provide support for the students who didn’t drink on a regular basis.”

Link leaders believe that it is important to show students who don’t drink that they aren’t alone. Freshmen and underclassmen are heavily influenced by upper classmen; link leaders believe that when freshmen know that not all upperclassmen drink, they are less pressured to drink. Link Leader Fabian Rico believes that it is “necessary to let younger students know that not everyone [drinks] and that you don’t have to drink to be considered cool.” Link sponsor Adam Carbillera wanted the freshmen to know that drinking is not the norm and that students who don’t drink shouldn’t feel alone.

Despite the promising benefits of this demonstration, many students feel that the administration approached this sensitive topic the wrong way.

The most obvious criticism of the display was the validity of the statistic. Many students felt that the the “71” did not accurately represent high school students because the population of students who took the survey varied from ages 10 to 18.

Many students also took offense to this display, saying that rather than supporting the students who don’t drink, it shamed those who do. Senior Maeve O’Donnell Pax weighed in on the topic. “71 was calling people out. They said that it was directed toward freshmen, but they went around the whole school wearing the shirts, so it obviously wasn’t directed at just the freshmen. It made people feel bad.” She continued, “The whole point of the 71 was to make kids- especially freshmen feel safe, but it was counteractive-- it made students feel alienated within their own school. It did not create a safe environment.”

Some students were also confused with the Link Leaders involvement in this sensitive subject. Because the purpose of Link Leaders is to mentor freshmen in order to make their transition from middle school to high school easier, it is important for them to help, and befriend the freshmen. However O’Donnell Pax feels that “Being a link leader is no way indicative of whether or not a student drinks.” Because of this, many students felt that the link leaders should not have been leading the conversation regarding teen drinking. Senior Jasmin Lopez says, “It wasn’t their place.”

Kids were also concerned with the administration’s intentions behind the number.

O’Donnell Pax feels that “Slapping a number on [teenage drinking] so that Roaring Fork looks good to the school board, or to prospective students isn’t the way to deal with [teen drinking].” Students feel that creating an open dialogue is necessary, but a 30 minute-long, conversation doesn’t allow for an in-depth discussion. “It feels insincere,” says O’Donnell Pax. There are also challenges that revolve around an “open dialogue.” Due to the Roaring Fork School District’s Mandatory Reporting Policy, teachers who are aware of student drinking must report their knowledge to the administration. Because of this, it is difficult to find a place where students can have a safe talk about alcohol.

It seems that both students and staff are looking to create a discussion about teen drinkingbut aren’t sure where to start.

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The Rampage staff asked students why they drink alcohol.

I drink to get to know people, especially people from other schools.

I drink to have fun.

I drink to forget my problems and let loose.

I drink to get the high school experience, and for pure enjoyment.

I drink because drinking games are fun.

I drink because it’s something fun to do and it loosens everyone up. It gives you the thrill of doing something your not supposed to.

I drink to get away from school and my parents.

The Rampage staff asked students why they don’t drink alcohol.

I don’t drink because it’s important to learn to have fun without alcohol. There are so many risks involved with drinking being a high school student.

I don’t want to because if my parents found out, I wouldn’t want them to think less of me. I care about them more than drinking.

I don’t drink because of the consequences if you get caught; there are other safer ways to have fun.

I don’t drink because I don’t like drinking my calories.

I don’t drink because I don’t like the way it makes me feel.

I don’t drink because I don’t like partying.

I don’t drink because sports are too important to me-- I don’t want to get suspended.

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RFHS Students Give Back by Participating in the Buddy Program -Daniela Rivera

The Buddy Program is a mentoring program that allows for a high school student to be paired with an elementary school student based on shared interests.

There are approximately 15 high school student members called ‘Big Buddies’ from Roaring Fork High School (RFHS). Through the Buddy Program, RFHS students participate in activities every Wednesday after school with Little Buddies from Crystal River Elementary School (CRES). The Buddy Program is the second largest mentoring agency in Colorado with four programs throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, including one-on-one mentoring, group/experiential mentoring, financial literacy education, and a Peer-to-Peer program. The Buddy Program’s mission is to “strengthen the community by guiding and inspiring youth through mentoring.”

Laura Crow is the recruitment manager and program coordinator for RFHS and other schools in the valley that participate in the program. Crow says that the most successful part of the Peer-to-Peer program has been the mentoring that occurs between RFHS students mentoring CRES students. According to Crow, it bridges the age gaps between the two, while empowering both the big and little Buddies. She adds that the group provides positive role models for

younger students, stating ¨Little Buddies look up to our high school Big Buddies, and we are so thankful to have such a wonderful group of RFHS volunteers committed to our program and to their Little Buddy.”

Lizzie Allender, a sophomore at RFHS and a first year Big Buddy, says that one of her central reasons for joining the program was because she enjoys helping young children. In addition, Allender states, ¨This is a good opportunity to get volunteer work while doing something I like.¨ For Allander, the program revolves around the little buddies and helping them in areas where they lack proficiency by playing games and creating conversations. Activities vary depending on what area their buddy needs help in, some may lack social skills while some lack academic skills.

In order to become a big buddy, students must get an application from the school’s main office. The application includes an essay explaining why they are suitable or why they should be accepted. Once applications are received, Crow interviews the applicants to determine who will be admitted as Big Buddies into the program. Crow says that the main qualities they’re looking for in recruits in their Peer-to-Peer program are responsibility, reliability, enthusiasm,

and students who want to make a difference.

Little Buddies are referred to the program by school counselors, their parents, or themselves, and are matched with a high school student for the entire year and possibly years to come. This program is a great service to the elementary kids who have the chance to work with a responsible and caring mentor who they often grow an inseparable bond to.

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New Horizons for RFHS Girls Summit -Lizzeth Gallegos

In Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) the Girl’s Summit members are planning to go to Carbondale Middle School (CMS) to talk to the female students there about respecting themselves and others as well as building relationships with the girls in their community. This would be a way for younger girls to have older girls to look up to, ask questions to, and hear their experiences. The club’s main goal is for

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girls to have support for and from other girls.

The Girl’s Summit, that was started last year, is a group that is making the school a safer place for girls. The club provides a support system to help its members get through their hard times. Leslie Keery, one of the Art teachers at RFHS and leader of the RFHS Girls Summit says “A Girl’s Summit is a group of girls that are getting together to empower

girls in high school and middle school. It’s all about finding ways for girls to connect in a positive way rather than a negative way.” The group wants to make girls feel loved, empowered, and worth something as well as letting them know that there are people who care about them.

Now the high school girls want to go and do the same in CMS. They want to be able to help young girls develop the necessity of learning to love themselves and to lead a happy and healthy life. The club hopes that CMS girls will learn to feel better about themselves, and know that there are people that care. “It has nothing to do with being a nice or good person it’s just a typical kind of behavior that we see and we imitate. We see it on T.V. a lot [with] girls being petty towards each other and I think a lot of times it starts out in middle school. We don’t learn enough to have self-love. How can we really love others if we are like struggling with loving ourselves?”

Said Maeve O’Donnell Pax, a senior at RFHS and a founder of the club. The Girl’s Summit is really hoping they will get to talk to young girls.

Another event that they are planning is another Girl’s Summit much like the one put on last year, but they hope for it to be even larger. Last year they had an event for girls, which included activities such as yoga and seminars. Many women came and talked about their careers, lives, stress, and how they deal with different factors in their lives. Women came in and talked about various topic, such as skin care and nutrition. They also had someone come in and

show them how to cook and also share some tips on healthy eating. All the girls had a meal together that night, which felt like a safe and welcoming environment. Due to this event, the club was solidified and is still welcoming any girl who wants to join. “At the very end, a lot of girls were crying when we all sat around and I think it helped because some girls said that they thought they were the only ones dealing

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with things and they realized that they are not alone.

There are others going through similar things and there are girls who care.” O’Donnell Pax said.

Any girl can still join. There is no need to sign up. Just show up. Meetings are every other Wednesdays during lunch in Leslie Keery’s classroom. They would love to see more girls join and help spread positivity throughout the school.

Sports Roaring Fork Captains Corner -Theo Stryker

It’s fall and the 2016 Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) football season has come to an end, making it the last season for the seniors to play together. It’s a bittersweet experience for these players as many of them have been playing football together since middle school. The varsity team is headed by its captains: Hayden Bernot, Aldo Pinela, Jake Kelly, and Kade Kennedy.

Throughout their football careers, each captain has learned and grown as a result of their experiences. Captain Kelly stated, “I’ve been really involved all four years in all different parts of the team from lifting in the weight room to attending pep rallies.

I do everything I can to forward this team.” Kelly discussed his role as captain. He explained, “A lot of people have eyes on me, and I have to pull my weight for the team.” According to Kelly, his role as captain

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involves being a leader by setting a positive example and tone for the team. “It’s my job to keep everyone excited,” Kelly said.

Captain Kennedy felt similarly to Kelly regarding his role as captain. Kelly explained that his job as captain requires him to lead the team and assist in keeping a positive mindset. Each of the captains contribute something different to the team, but all

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Soccer Team Takes A Shot At Playoffs -Liam Laird and Solana Teitler

The Roaring Fork High School varsity boy’s soccer team placed 30th in the state this season, giving them a spot in the state playoffs. They kicked off the playoffs in a match against the number three team in the state, Colorado Academy. On October 28th, the team traveled to Littleton for the game. A goal mid-way through the second half, put Colorado Academy ahead, and they held onto the lead for the remainder of the game. The 1-0 loss ended their playoff run, but only encouraged the team to continue their legacy next year. are leaders and a great example not only for the football team but also for the school. They embody what it means to be a Ram. Kade Kennedy said that to become a captain he put in four years of hard work, and over those years became a leader. Aldo Pinela said that to become a captain, “You have to be a leader for the team it’s a high position with a lot of responsibility.”

The captains described their season as slow at first, but overcame the first few losses and put themselves and the team into a position to win league. Aldo Pinela said that, “we’ve put in a lot of hard work (this season) and it’s been paying off.” This has been a great season for the RFHS Rams and the team has put itself in a position to win league against Basalt High School. To get to this point the captains had to inspire the team. Pinela states, “My role as captain is to try to lead by example in practice, work hard and hope everyone else can see that.” Pinela said, “The first wins were a turning point, and we got some momentum which got us to the league championship.” The team is sad to let go of its captains who have led the team up to this point. All of the captains encourage students of RFHS to “keep on attending the games and support their players.”

Photo by Sue Rollyson

Varsity Boys soccer team made it to playoffs and lost 1-0 to Colorado Academy .Courtesy Photo.

Cross Country Running:Where The Horns Come Together -Liam Laird

Roaring Fork cross country runners have a very unique experience when they run. They run with a combined Carbondale-Basalt team. RFHS was, unfortunately, not able to pull together a cross country team all on their own, but instead of not running, students teamed up with our rival, Basalt, for the sheer fun of it.

Head coach Ron Lund and his daughter Amy Rollins are in charge of the program at Basalt. Mr. Lund,a Head coach of 17 years, has run throughout his entire life and now is “(instilling) his passion for running into the kids.” He still competes in races and actively participates in the team drills, which include running about 30 practice miles a week. The team has practices in Basalt, in Carbondale, in between, wherever it is most convenient for the runners to get together to learn and practice running strategy, pacing, and to get into great shape. Runner William Luckett adds, “(Cross country) is a great sport if you feel like you need exercise.” All the hard work and dedication that the runners put into practices

are shown in their races which occur all over Colorado. The cross country races usually occur on a golf course or trail of some kind.

“Races are stressful, they’re tough, we are going

Cros Country team’s logo designed by Katelyn Kreihbiel. our absolute hardest the entire time (and) every race is different, (but) it’s wonderful, you get to see beautiful places all around Colorado.” is how Katelyn

Krehbiel describes races.

Even though cross country races are ran individually, the team plays a huge role in making the experience fun and exciting. When asked about the team RFHS runner, Katelyn Krehbiel said, “It is such an amazing community. The cross country kids have become my best friends.” “We’re all (working) together and all friends.” Luckett states. Lund also says his favorite part about about the team is “seeing how they all bond and enjoy each other’s company over the course of a year.”

Although the team’s official season is over, they are planning a trip to Phoenix to run a race all together. They are an incredibly close- knit team, and they enjoy spending all the time together that they can. Cross country is an extremely strenuous sport, but the team of people and strong motivation encourages these strong runners to continuet through the pain. If running on the cross country team sounds fun to you, try running for the team in the fall of 2017 and give it a try!

Entertainment Lunch Options Review

--Trinity Potter

Peppino’s: $ On Main Street, Peppino’s Pizza is a crowd favorite at Roaring Fork High School. The restaurant has an estimated wait time of five to seven minutes in line depending on the day, and there is a four to eight minute wait until served depending on what was ordered. They serve pizza, salads, subs, and pasta dishes. It is an eight minute round trip for students driving and a forty-six minute round trip if walking.

Heidi’s: $$ Located in the City Market parking lot, Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli is the second favorite of Roaring Fork High School. They have a wait time of five to ten minutes depending on the day and a serve time of five minutes. Students can order sandwiches, salads, and soups while watching the workers prepare their food. It is six minutes round trip for a driver and a forty-six minute round trip for walkers.

Gems of the Valley -Solana Teitler

The Grottos Whether looking for a short adventure or a longer hike, the Grottos are the place to go. Kids will enjoy climbing rock formations or wading in the waterfalls, while others may enjoy a picnic at the river or an escapade into the caves. Just a few miles out of Aspen, the Grottos resemble another planet entirely. Several paths of different lengths and difficulty will lead each explorer on a breathtaking journey to the cascades and ice caves. A part of the White River National Forest, the Grottos feature intense feats of unusual erosion and geographical formations. The Grottos are a true hidden gem; many unfortunate people drive right by this must-see area without realizing it.

Don’t be one of these people!

Dos Gringos: $$ In the La Fontana Plaza, Dos Gringos students can help support the Ram’s Athletics by using Ram’s Cards to purchase food. The restaurant has an estimated wait time of six minutes. Here students can choose between burritos and more Mexican style foods or go to the cafe part of the shop and order coffee and small pastries. The drive time is eight minutes round trip and the walk time is sixty-eight minutes round trip.

Bonfire: $$$ Located on Main Street, Bonfire serves coffee, small pastries, sandwiches and salads. The restaurant has an estimated wait time of three minutes in line and six minutes until you’re served. The restaurant is eight minutes round trip for the student driver and forty-two minutes round trip if walking.

Fatbelly Burgers: $$$ Also located on Main Street, students can order hamburgers, with a vegan option, as well as hot dogs, soups and salads. The restaurant has an estimated wait time of two minutes in line and ten minutes until served. Getting to Fatbelly takes six minutes round trip for drivers and forty minutes round trip for walkers. $ 1-5 dollars

$$ 5-10 dollars

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November Sudoku

-Solana Teitler

8 Rampage November 2016

Rampage Staff Editors in Chief Elle Derby Tavia Teitler

Editorial Staff Feature Editor Eryn Doherty News Editor Kloe Lee Focus Editor Elle Derby Tavia Teitler Sports Editor Liam Laird Solona Teitler

Photo by Micah James How to get there: About 9 miles out of Aspen on Highway 82 towards Independance pass, the turn off for the parking lot is just past the 50 mile marker. The parking lot only accommodates around twelve cars, so be prepared to arrive early or be creative with your parking job!

What to do: The Grottos provide a unique amount of options ranging from a swim in the river by the parking lot, to a several mile hike, to an exploration of ice caves, or a picnic by the cascades. Take your pick, or do them all! In such a beautiful place, it’s nearly impossible to go wrong.

Word of the Wise: Go earlier to avoid larger numbers of people and to secure a parking spot. Pack a snack and a change of clothes if you plan on staying for a while. The water may be too magnificent to resist jumping in or dipping your feet in, despite its temperature.

Guess the RFHS Staff Member

Entertainment Editor Iliana Castillon Trinity Potter Copy Editors Iliana Castillon Tyler Gruel Liam Laird Kloe Lee Solana Teitler

Journalists Mariana Cortes Ruby Fuller Lizzeth Gallegos Sandra Grijalva Frankie Harrington Lilly Peery Daniela Rivera Lucas Schramer Theo Stryker 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.