Twenty- three students packed their suitcases for a six hour drive to travel to Anaheim, California. There held the annual California State FFA Convention. There were three students that made it to state for proficiency in swine, a scholarship finalist, and a speaking competition. Janie Chapin was...

This year, the Ripon High Swim Team has many of their simmers going to sections in early May. For this season, they have made many accomplishments and they’ve broken records as well. When looking throughout the entire swim season, the girl’s team won their league championships (VOL) for a fifth...

  The name sparks fear into the hearts of many, yet it gets dozens of signups every year. This year’s match has been surrounded by fun and drama, and honestly, it seems a lot like a reality TV show. The pot is huge! Only one team will reign victorious! Suspense, Drama, and Super Squirters! This is:...

As the school year is coming to an end, with just 32 days left, many people are looking forward to the vacation they have. Some want to stay at home and relax, while others want to go someplace else. And for those who want to travel a lot, unfortunately, gas prices are on the rise. The highest gas...

Everyone has something they are passionate about. It may be art, or the thirst for knowledge, music, water polo. All of the activities are what makes us, us. Whom would a chemist be without a passion for science? Whom would be an MLB star be without their passion for the game? One student has worked...

Nowadays, we get so caught up in life and worrying about the trivial things, we often forget to appreciate the little things and world around us. Whenever you feel the need to get away from it all, nature calls (nature has your back, the ways of the wild is calling your name?) From listening to the wind...

Dallas Waters who enjoys snow skiing, boating, surfing, and paddle-boarding, will be graduating Ripon High school this May. In the past four years, Waters has worked hard to be involved in sports, clubs, and outside of school activities, all while taking honors and advanced placement classes throughout...

With summer approaching quickly, marking the end of yet another school year full of procrastination and hopefully good grades, many people are already planning on how they’ll spend their well deserved break. No matter how people decide to spend their summers, there are a couple of necessities that...

A lot of the time we find ourselves unable to commit to a full vacation with all of the planning and expenses. Simple day trips are cheap, fun, and quick. Ripon is in a central location where a lot of popular fun places are easily accessible. There are beaches, cities, and nature hikes. With a quick...

With the year coming to an end, seniors are getting ready to go to college. One such senior is Kaitlyn Avila. Kaitlyn Avila is a very determined student here at Ripon High School, who is planning her bright future with many possibilities. Avila has had many achievements that she has accomplished....