February 25, 2011 - Saturday, February 26th -- Something for Everybody -- Science, Intrigue and Sports

THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

GIRLS BASKETBALL – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 - 3:00 pm - Riverdale vs. Monroe at Monroe High School

Riverdale Fan bus will be leaving at 12 pm from RHS.  Students will need a signed permission slip, and $4 entry fee to the game.  Adult admission is $6.  The game is scheduled to start at 3:00 pm, therefore the bus should be returning at about 7:00 pm give or take a half hour.  They may pick up a permission slip from Sam Ziff before the end of the day Friday, or parents can sign one with Laurie LePore prior to the bus leaving on Saturday.  All students must adhere to Riverdale’s student code of conduct, and school/league sportsmanship policy.  Any student found in violation of the policy may be removed from the contest and parents may be asked to pick-up student.  

MOCK TRIAL REGIONALS - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 - AT THE MULTNOMAH COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT HOUSE - 1021 SW 4th Avenue, Portland

8:30 am - Orientation
9:00 am - Round 1
11:30 am - Round 2
2:00 pm - Round 3
4:15 pm - Announcement of Advancing Teams

Riverdale High School will send two teams (Riverdale Blue and Riverdale White) to compete in the Regional Mock Trial Competition.

Riverdale's teams are coached by humanities teacher, Jeff Brown, and volunteer attorney coaches:  Kohl Haver, Reb Babcock, Steve West, Marilyn Podemski, and David Degne.  In addition to the attorney coaches, we have Riverdale alums Jamie Babcock ’03 and Bonnie Degner ’06 coming back and helping out this year.  Both Jamie and Bonnie were in mock trial while students at Riverdale.  Jamie is now a practicing attorney and Bonnie was part of the mock trial team who won State in April 2005.

This year’s case is State of Oregon v. Willy Freeman. 

Frost is dead. She was a partner in a restaurant and was found frozen in the restaurant’s cooler. There was a history of gambling problems and outstanding loans.  Was it murder or just bad luck?

There are 17 teams competing - Franklin High School (2 - Gray EY, Maroon LD), Grant High School (2 - Blue AO, Grey MZ), Jefferson High School (PL), Jesuit High School (2 - Gold SL, Green VF)l, Lincoln High School (2 - Red Al, White OW), Parkrose High School (JM), Riverdale High School (2 - White IB, Blue ZM), Roosevelt High School (RI), St. Mary's Academy (2 - Blue BX, White WS) 

BRIDGE BUILDING – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 -  AT OSU CAMPUS – OWEN HALL

Oregon Regional Bridge Building Competition is tomorrow at Owen Hall on the OSU campus (1501 Campus Way).  Registration will be from 8-9am, and testing will begin at 9am, and run until all the bridges have been tested-- usually around 2:30-3pm. Fans are welcome!

WINTER SPORTS UPDATE:

SKIING

Riverdale Skiers had their final OISRA league ski race of the season on Saturday, February 19th at Ski Bowl East.  

Riverdale’s sole varsity girl skier, Sophomore Anna E. had the best race of her season, finishing 4th in the slalom race which moved her up to 8th place overall for the season in Slalom races.  This performance coupled with a 12th overall finish in Giant Slalom for the season secured her place in the top ten racers for the Three Rivers League.  Her performance in this last race also secured her the 5th individual qualifying spot in Slalom for the State races coming up in two weeks.  

Riverdale boy’s varsity racer Sam S. finished 19th overall for the combined season.  Racers compete in three races each for both Slalom and Giant Slalom.   His performance secured the 5th individual qualifying spot for state competition in both Giant Slalom and Slalom.  Freshman Colt M. and Gregory C. also competed this year allowing Riverdale to compete for team points as well as individual points by meeting the minimum of three racers. 

SWIMMING

Freshman Willa H made her mark at the State Swim Meet held at Mount Hood Community College last weekend, earning second place is the 200 Freestyle and sixth place in the 100 Freestyle.  The Maverick's sent six swimmers to the State Swim Meet, including Willa H, Megan G, Devin P, Maya H, Carly B, and Andrew P.  These athletes, and their team mates, are already looking forward to next year.  Riverdale Swimming definitely grabbed the attention of competitors this season, when Riverdale athletes shattered records and posted many personal best times.  To declare your interest in joining next year's team, contact Mrs. Denise Gooding at dtgooding@comcast.net

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Winter formal: Feb 25, 7-10pm RHS
• Mock Trial in Portland
• Bridge Building Competition at OSU
• Girls Basketball playoffs at Monroe, 3pm Feb 26
• First day of spring sports, Feb 28
• Winter Party featuring “Hit Explosion” Feb 26, Left Bank Annex
• Winter term concert: March 1, 7pm, Maverick Rm
• HS PTC General meeting: March 2, 6:30p, Maverick Rm
• Scrip orders due: March 2
• Rustic pathways at RHS, Mar 3, 12:15-2:15, college rm
• Cabaret at RGS, March 3, 4, 5
• Ski bus make up day: March 5
• Job shadow information meeting: March 6, 5-6pm, Maverick room

LOOKING AHEAD:

• Jazz concert: March 7, 7pm Maverick rm
• HS prospective parent information night March 9, 7pm, Maverick Rm
• Teacher work day, no school k-12, March 11
• Regular school board meeting March 14, 6pm, GS library
• Field studies: March 14-18
• Spring break: March 21-25
• Salon: Islam for Americans 101, March 30