Clubs

     Riverbend high school is an enormous school that is waiting for you to explore. There are a variety of clubs at RHS. For example:

     (Ms. Schickel)Photography club- In this club the students run it. Sometimes the students go in the dark room or they go on the computer and work on the InDesign program. You don’t have to be in any journalism class to join.

     (Mrs. Keith) Library club- is open to anyone who is interested in joining this club. If you have a love for reading this is the club for you. In library club you do all kinds of activities like creating book trailers or entering NA NO WRI MO (national novel writing month).

     (Mr. Mann)Art club- art club is good for people who love art and need community service hours. In art club they sometimes go to homeless shelters and paint murals on their walls or they have auctions for some of their art projects.

     (Ms. Cresswell) Drama club is for anyone who enjoys acting. Racquelle Bradly, an active member in the drama club said, “It’s fun. It sets you up to become a Thespian. There are lots of plays and hands-on stuff in the club”.

     (Ms. Ewing)Spanish club –Spanish club has a lot of socials and food thanks to its high occupancy. To join this club you only need one year of Spanish class. “This club is a great way to earn community service hours” said Joanna Colon.

     (Mr. Keith) Latin club- is the head of the Latin club and to join you only need one year of Latin class.  Latin club has many activities like making a float for homecoming to playing kickball with the German club.  “The people there are really awesome and the events are really fun” said Shannon Becker a Latin club member.

     (Ms. Fiege)FITT club- the founder of this club has student work ‘till you can’t walk anymore. Austin Pfaff, a continuous member of fit club, said in fit club they do “some grueling stuff…and it’s a great way to stay in shape.”   If you love to feel fatigue fit club is the club for you.

     (Mrs. Dunford)History club- Future historians or people who just like history should join.  This is a new club and is open to anyone“so far we’re doing well and I think this club will turn out pretty well” Sean Curley said.

     (Fehrens, Gardner, Morris)DECA- Distributive Education Club of America is club for anyone who is enrolled in a Marketing Education course. DECA helps with leadership skills, professional attitudes, social growth, and Citizenship characteristics. 

Shadae Strother, Staff Writer

Big Burger Pub Critique

     The Big Burger Pub is a local restaurant located at 4256 Plank Road in the former Ukrop’s Shopping Center. When I first walked in the restaurant, I noticed the family friendly atmosphere with TV’s everywhere and tons of tables with families of all sizes sitting down and eating their meals.  There was no special décor, just a regular looking burger shack.

     I ordered a quarter pounder cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato; just a basic burger. However, they also offer various subs, chicken sandwiches, soups and salads. The service was average. You could tell that the server didn’t really like his job, but I could care less as long as I got my food. When I got the burger, I noticed that the lettuce and tomato were fresh and crisp, but sadly, that was the only good part. I ordered the burger medium-well and received it horribly rare with grease soaking the entire bland-tasting bun which wiped out my appetite.

     I took one bite, and hoped that the look would be deceiving. As I took the first bite, that whole “don’t judge a book by its cover” saying blew up, as did my stomach did when I tasted this greasy, tasteless, hunk of beef they call a burger. Best part of my trip? The vanilla Hershey-Brand freezer ice cream I had to get the taste out of my mouth. 

Will Young, Staff Writer

Latin Ice Cream Social

     The Latin Club started off the year with their annual ice cream social. There were lots of ice cream, toppings, and syrup. The ice cream was a big hit, but there were a lot of other reasons to come and ways to have fun.

     The Latin Club officers introduced themselves and told everyone about things that are going to happen this year. These include a homecoming float, a Saturnalia party, Virginia Latin Convention, a pumpkin carving contest, and lots more. Also, the kickball game against the German Club will take place on September 29^th. Latin Club won last year, and intends on winning again.

     Most of the Latin Club activities aren’t academic, so if you think Latin is too hard, and that’s why you’re not joining the club, you should reconsider. The dues are ten dollars and there’s a form, which are both due by September 30.

     For those of you interested in academic activities, there are some of those as well, but they’re separate from Latin Club. A few examples of this are Certamen, in which a Riverbend team has won the state competition the past two years. Also, Riverbend offers a trip to the Virginia Latin Convention, which Riverbend has two officers in. 

Shannon Becker, Staff Writer