A Huge Ridge View Shout Out and Congratulations to the Large Group Speech Groups who were selected from their performance this past Saturday to move on to All-State!!
The groups are:
Choral Reading - "The Greatest State in the USA"
(Jayley Endrulat, Jaycie Vohs, Molly Reiss, Katie Lara, and Leanna Vincent)
Improvisational Acting -
(Tatum Shepherd, Noah Shepherd, and Sophia Keleher)
Pictured (front row L to R): Jayley Endrulat, Katie Lara, Leanna Vincent, Molly Reiss
(back row L to R): Jaycie Vohs, Noah Shepherd, Sophia Keleher (not pictured: Tatum Shepherd)
#CLAWSUP
ELITE RAPTORS ALERT: I often times talk with friends and colleagues about the many special accomplishments that our kids achieve. I truly believe we are different. Raptor nation isn't perfect but it is our continued efforts to become better each and everyday. It's the process and belief that we are going to be the best versions of ourselves. Another example came across my desk this morning that Raptor Nation needs to be aware of. The Dance Marathon group set a goal to raise $3,000 dollars to donate towards the University of Iowa Cancer Research. Today, we are sending $6,156.29 to that organization as a result of the efforts from the dance marathon. Another example of OUR communities rallying around OUR kids for a greater cause. It's easy to see ELITE when it is on display at a game or match or competition, but it doesn't stop there. CONGRATULATIONS to the students and leaders who took part in the marathon and gave another example of being ELITE! #CLAWS UP! #BeELITE!
ELITE RAPTORS ALERT: What a week they had! Congratulations to our 6 qualifiers, who place 13th overall out of 150 teams being represented at the state tournament. Special shout out to our 3 podium place winners. Tatum Shepherd finishing in 6th place, Izzy Deeds finishing in 4th place, and Destiny Brown with a runner-up finish. CLAWSUP!
REMINDER: Tonight's the night! Let the Ridge View Large Group Speech students entertain you at 7:00pm in the Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts.
EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!
Tatum Shepherd Receives IBA Student Athlete Achievement Award for Girls Wrestling.
Shepherd of Ridge View High School presented with $1,000 college scholarship at Iowa High School Girls State Wrestling Tournament.
JOHNSTON, IOWA (Feb. 5, 2024) — Each year, the Iowa Bankers Association presents the Student Athlete Achievement Award to student-athletes who excel not only in athletics, but also scholastically and in their communities. Tatum Shepherd, a student at Ridge View High School, was presented the scholarship award at the second state-sanctioned Iowa High School Girls State Wrestling Tournament
held Feb. 1-2 in Coralville.
“Tatum is not only a gifted student and decorated athlete, but she is also a positive leader,” said Joel Brus, Ridge View High School 7-12 activities director. “Having the opportunity to accompany Tatum at the inaugural girls’ state wrestling tournament last year, it was easy to see that Tatum’s spirit shined through as an ambassador for all girls across the state. Tatum’s leadership is also evident with her position on the IGHSAU’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for the past two years.”
Cara Godfredson, marketing director at Citizens First National Bank in Storm Lake, presented Shepherd with the $1,000 scholarship to the college of her choice.
“The Iowa Bankers Association is proud to recognize remarkable high school seniors that are leaders on their teams, in the classroom and in their community,” said Jenica Lensmeyer, the IBA’s vice president of marketing and industry relations. “As long-time supporters of financial literacy, Iowa bankers are committed to helping Iowans reach their financial goals. We know that these scholarship recipients have a bright future, and we hope that they will continue to contribute to Iowa communities following
graduation.”
For three decades, the IBA has sponsored the Student Athlete Achievement Award program, which has grown to honor student-athletes in football, basketball and wrestling. The IBA has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships since the program began.
Congratulations to you, Tatum!
Schedule for High School Basketball Tonight at Storm Lake St. Mary's:
JV Girls will start at 4:30pm-playing 2 quarters
JV Boys will start at 5:15pm-playing 2 quarters
Varsity Girls start at 6:00pm, followed by Varsity Boys
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RIDGE VIEW LARGE GROUP SPEECH PARTICIPANTS!!!
The Ridge VIew Group Speech attended the State Group Speech competition at the Spencer High School, Saturday January 20, where five Group Speech categories were represented by 10 performing groups.
The following groups received a 1 rating;
Group Improv - Tess Pacza, Kinzie Hagen, Daniel Najera, Group Improv - Tatum Shepherd, Noah Shepherd, Sophia Keleher
Musical Theatre - "Nobody's Perfect" -Tess Pacza, Brody Bisenius
Musical Theatre - "Stepsister's Lament" -Kinzie Hagen, Leanna Vincent, Sophia Keleher
Reader's Theatre - "Ridiculous Red Riding Hood" - Gillian Chance, Corvin Griffin, Maddy Horan, Tailor Vincent, Sarai Cervantes
Reader's Theatre - "Group Therapy''- Brody Bisenius, Addy Tesch, Valeria Najera, Jordan Kluver, Brookelynn Cudabeck, Emma Mentzer
Choral Reading “ The Greatest State in the U.S.A.” - Leanna Vincent, Katie Lara, Molly Reiss, Jayley Endrulat, Jaycie Vohs
Short Film - " The Homecoming Cult" -Addy Tesch, Antone Carlson, Jordan Kluver, Evan Ramirez, Valeria Najera, Owen Barry, Nora Pickhinke, Mazee Henningson, Kiara Luscombe, Mya Henningson, Elizabeth Schimmer, Asher Endrulat.
Receiving a II rating in the Short Film category- "The Real Housewives of Small Town U.S.A. - Abigail Else, Molly Reiss, Katie Lara, Jaycie Vohs, Jayley Endrulat, Noah Shepherd, Matthew Forristal
#CLAWSUP
Ridge View High School Biology students used play doh to show the stages of meiosis. Students showed that because of crossing over and independent assortment, meiosis accounts for a lot of genetic variety!
RAPTOR NATION: With the hours missed due to weather to this point, we will be using the two built-in snow days we had in place for this year. With that said, we will be in-session and conducting school on Friday, February 16th and Monday, February 19th.
Join us this coming Tuesday, Feb. 6th at 7:00pm in the Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts as our Ridge View High School Large Group Speech Participants entertain you during Speech Night.
Follow along as Ridge View esports takes on Griswold! https://www.kjan.com/index.php/kjan-video-network/griz-tiger-vision/
Don't forget to order your 2024 yearbook! Our discount sale ends tomorrow (Feb. 2nd). Use this link to order online or fill out a order form in your building's office.
bit.ly/24RVYearbookOrder
Reminder for those attending tonight's home varsity girls basketball games are Western Valley Conference tournament games so local passes are not accepted. Six dollars for admission tonight. Our Raptors will play the second game starting at approximately 7:30PM. GO RAPTORS!
ELITE RAPTOR ALERT!!! Huge shout out to senior Tatum Shepherd for winning the Northwest Iowa Athletic Director Association Scholarship. Character, Leadership, Accountability, Work ethic, and Service (CLAWS) make Tatum the perfect choice for this honor. Congratulations Tatum! #CLAWSUP
RAPTOR NATION: At this time, we plan on having the middle school operating and in session tomorrow, Wednesday, January 31st. We will take measures to reduce water usage. We will have bottles of water available for students and we ask that students bring water from home if you are able. Thank you for your understanding and thank you to the city of Early for their continuing efforts to resolve this problem.
RAPTOR NATION: Due to a water emergency for the city of Early, the middle school students will not have school on Tuesday, January 30th. All other students and buildings will operate as normal. Again, ONLY the middle school students will not be in session. All other students and buildings will operate as normal.
ELITE RAPTOR ALERT: Congratulations to Head Girls Wrestling Coach Troy Greder for being named the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association NW Iowa District Coach of the Year. #CLAWSUP #BeElite!
ELITE RAPTORS ALERT!!
Girls wrestling wins Super Regional team title for the second year in a row.
Six girls advance to the State Tournament in Coralville on Feb 1-2. Destiny Brown, Tatum Shepherd, and Izzy Deeds were regional champions. Daynia Werner, Lauren Siegner, and Tegan Robertson finished 3rd.
Izzy Deeds collected her 100th career win!!
Congratulations on a fantastic season and BEST OF LUCK to our six state qualifiers.
Schedule Announcement: Tonight's WVC girls conference tournament basketball game will be played in Bronson tonight starting with JV at six o'clock followed by varsity.
Congratulations to Taya Phillips for being the first student at Ridge View High School to complete the Early Childhood Development and Services pathway! She has successfully completed the three required courses (Parenting, Child Development, and Caring For Early Learners) and thus became eligible to gain school credit while assisting in our district's daycare program. This semester she is spending one period of her school day working in the 'baby room'. Congratulations to Miss Phillips!!!!
This Family and Consumer Science career pathway aligns perfectly with Iowa's most recent Governor's State of the State Address. (Goal: "growing your own child care workforce".)
Yay, FCS!!! Yay, Raptors!!! Claws-up!!!
