As you start, finish or contemplate spring cleaning, please consider donating items that you no longer need to the library for the RRHS Media Center’s Book Sale. Any type of books, audio books, magazines, movies or other media will be greatly appreciated The book sale will be open to the community, so items for all ages will be accepted. You may drop your donations off at the RRHS Media Center.

This semester instead of having a book fair; the library will be having a used book/media sale. The prices will be much less than the book fair because almost everything will be donated. Be sure to check out our first ever Book Sale during the week of April 19th – 23rd.

Email Mrs. James with any questions linda.james@rrisd.net or call 383-8867 ext. 333.

 Visitors Have Breakfast in Honor of National School Breakfast Week

Mayor Debra McCartt and Doppler Dave Oliver visited River Road High School on March 4, 2010. Ms. McCartt was greeted at the door by the DECA students who qualified and will be competing in the national competition if they can raise the funds. The DECA students escorted Ms. McCartt to the cafeteria where she was served Purple Pancakes. Earlier Doppler Dave Oliver from News Channel 10 visited. He even helped by flipping some of the purple pancakes.

Pantex Science Bowl

February 27, ten River Road students competed in the Science Bowl at WT. These students performed very well and River Road's Purple team advanced to the second round of competition. Each of these students  prepared very hard and represented River Road High School outstandingly. The team members are: Kat Brown (Purple team captain), Jerry Preece, Matimon Sae Eai, Morgan Stoddard, Emilee Ward, Katy Beck (Gold team captain), Lindy Freedman, Sierra Hobbs, Forrest Jorgensen, and Cheyenne Hagerman.

Regional Finalist:
Brandy Lundegreen “To Grandmother’s House We Go” IV
Casey Ball “Contemplating Freedom” IV
Casey Ball “Tribulation” IV
Devon Talbott “Midnight Horse” IV
Dillon Chavez “Digital Milo” IV
Jesse Rice “Diamond in the Rough” IV
Kristin Watkins “Friendship in Bloom” IV
Michael Heath “Hand of Prey” IV
Micheal Tatum “Lost Love’s Bitter Promise” IV
Nicole Kimball “Daegaen” IV
Olivia Flowers “En La Concina” IV
Olivia Flowers “Abigail Sunrise” IV
Rejoice Duggan “Star Dust” IV
Shaylyn Ralston “Eyes of the Innocent” IV
Thomas Connell “Popped Art” IV
Whitley Russell “Final Destination” IV 

Regional Winner and State Qualifier:
Rejoice Duggan “Star Dust”

River Road DECA competed at the state level February 19th and 20th, in Fort Worth. Flint Smith took first place in the Open Marketing Math Test; Adriana Gallegos and Jennifer Zetta are National Alternates in the Public Relations Project; and traveling to the International Career Development Conference to represent River Road in Louisville Kentucky are Flint Smith and Forest Waggoner in Financial Analysis. All of River Road DECA competed among the best in the state. Please congratulate all of them for all of their hard work. The DECA students are now trying to raise the funds for the Nationals trip.

Choir Contest Results UIL Solo and Ensemble contest was held Saturday at WT with several RRHS choir members in attendance. Receiving an excellent rating on a vocal solo was Courtney Teichmann. Receiving an excellent rating for a treble ensemble were: Jordan Williamson, Cheyenne Heltzel, Adrianne Silva and Janie Holt. Receiving a medal for solo performances were Kristen Watkins and Katy Beck. Advancing to state solo and ensemble for her solo on a Class One song is Adrianne Silva. Advancing to state for their superior performance on their Class One ensemble are Katy Beck, Beth Neal, Courtney Teichmann, Lindy Freedman, Kelcy Kuhler and Texas Larken (pictured left). Choir is under the direction of Mr. Don Zidlicky.

Web-posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at

DAR chapter presents awards to students

The Llano Estacado Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution's observation of American History Month in February by presenting a certificate of award and an American History Medal to outstanding American history students in the Amarillo area.
Those honored Saturday at the Amarillo Club include:

Cody Hyre of River Road High School; Garrett Elders of Amarillo High School; Jennifer Harvell of Canyon High School; Darrian Sommers of Caprock High School; Kelli Acker of Holy Cross Catholic Academy; Robin Mosier of Randall High School; Maggie Baay of Tascosa High School; Jacy Chafin of Tascosa High School; and Kristen Coffman of Tascosa High School.