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November 9, 2015
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Homecoming lights the sky
History was made as Riverside City College celebrated its centennial during homecoming CRYSTAL OLMEDO @RCCviewpoints
Members of Riverside City College’s homecoming courts eagerly anticipated the coronation at the pregame activities of the Nov. 7 homecoming football game. Homecoming queen hopeful and Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society Secretary Ilka Serrano shared her thoughts about how running for the homecoming court helped her to build relationships with her fellow court members. “I enjoyed the time I got to spend with my fellow candidates. We had such a special bond and now we are so excited for each other,” Serrano said. “No matter what happens we’re going to come away from this with all these memories.” Instead of collecting votes this year candidates collected points from competing in homecoming games, including a lip sync, as well as individual interviews and giving speeches before a panel. “We didn’t want to do a voting contest because we didn’t think that was fair to students … the people you know or getting out and saying, ‘vote for
me’ really shouldn’t determine whether you’re as enthusiastic as another candidate or more academically prominent” Kaitlin Glenn, ASRCC campus activities council said. Court member and Ujima club member, Jazmyn Williams, said she was impressed with the etiquette of the court candidates. “I went into this not really knowing what to expect. The moment I stepped in the room, it was just a lot of love. We didn’t downplay each other. During the games we were just cheering each other on,” Williams said. “Our school in general is accepting school. You can see it in the diversity of our clubs and the presence of high morals and ethics here.” For the first time in Riverside City College’s history there was a tie for the title of homecoming queen. Lizzette Capul and Christina E. Henderson were both crowned queens by last year’s queen and ASRCC vice president, Rakhee Uma. Sedtavut Nilaad was crowned homecoming king. “It’s perfect, it’s something different and something new,’ Henderson said. Capul shared a similar
sentiment in response to the results. “I am truly honored to share the title of homecoming queen with Christina and enjoy being homecoming king and queen with my friend Sedavut Nilaad,” Capul said. “We made history and I hope people remember this when they look back at RCC’s Centennial.” Andrew Lalyre won runner up for RCC homecoming king. “I feel absolutely honored. This is the first time I’ve ever done anything like this, so being a part of something as special as the Centennial is honestly a very nice privilege to have,” Andrew Lalyre RCC homecoming court member said. The half time show included performances by RCC’s Cheer and Dance team. The cheer team showed of their school pride with an energetic performance to a medley of songs including “Black Betty” by the band Ram Jam and “Back in Black” by AC/DC. Alexis Buck and Eden Vanderberg first year cheer team members said the energy was great.
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BLAST: Instructor Jeremy Buckley conducts Riverside City College Marching Tigers during RCC’s 2015 Homecoming halftime show.
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ROYALTY: (Left to right) Riverside City College 2015 Home-
coming court Lizzete Capul, Sedtavut Nilaad and Christina E. Henderson
Campus Views
Campus Question:
What does RCC mean to you?
“RCC is an opportunity. It’s a good way to help yourself move forward and do better in life.” - Gage Ramirez, athletic trainer
“RCC means family and opportunity for everyone.”
“Home away from home. This is the second home, this is where you wanna be, ya know? We wanna offer everybody something and RCC has a lot to offer.” - Pete Aneiro, athletics department
“A 100 years of celebration. It’s amazing we’ve been open this long. We’re an educational institution, we work for the students, we’re there for the students and we want them to succeed and we’ll continue for another 100 years.” - Doug Graham, ASRCC advisor
“RCC means legacy to me. I went here as a student before I went on to a university. And coming back as a faculty member it feels like home. This is where I cheered even in high school. So when I come back here it feels familiar. Home, legacy. ” - Rachelle Fawcett, Cheer coach
“Right now it means everything. RCC stands for justice, for empowerment, for excellence, for culture and (for) pride.” - RCC President Wolde-Ab Issac
“It’s home away from home. It gives you the chance to dream and be who you wanna be. This is where you learn who you can be.” - Christina E. Henderson, co-homecoming queen
- Greta Cohen, administrative assistant
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“I guess what RCC
means to me is friends. It means family. My future and my dance tream and just keeping busy.” - Taylor Kinney, dance team