The Bluffer - Red Bluff, CA
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The Red Bluff High School dance team rehearses for the annual Dance Show that will take place on May 12th and 13th in the PAC at 7 p.m. Features Page 3 May 13, 2016 partan ound S off Sound Off/Skyler Drew Jill Dais (Attendance) "Going to visit my grandchildren in Mexico and I'm going to the Grand Canyon and Vegas for the first time." Mr. Roa (Counselor) "Traveling to Colorado and seeing my son who is in the air force and spending time with my beautiful wife." What's one thing you're looking forward to this summer? Kayla Exum (11) "My trip to Hawaii and Washington D.C." Gabe Dennis (12) "Preparing for college and moving to a new town." Camie Stelling (9) "Dancing and stunting for cheerleading camp." Brian Woods (10) "Just chilling and playing basketball with friends." "It's our hope to make this night special." -Mr. Palubeski Outside the Box Amy Becerra Staff Writer Abby O'Sullivan Staff Writer Sizzling summer styles shine through Red Bluff is finally transitioning into warm- er weather and with that, students are also changing up their attire to accommodate the heat. Days with all around sunshine and temperatures in the 3 digits are ap- Dance classes prepare for Dance Show As many of you know, prom is this Saturday night at the Elks Lodge from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. This year, Red Bluff High School is hosting the annual prom with the theme Off to Neverland. For the first time, the prom will be held off campus. The Red Bluff Elks Lodge was chosen as the location that will be transformed i n t o N e v e r l a n d for this m a g i c a l e v e n i n g . "Bringing it to the Elks Lodge makes it better for the kids. It's our hope to make this night truly special for them all," commented Mr. Palubeski. Since the Elks Lodge hosts many weddings, it has great rooms for crowds of people and a dining hall for food. The beautiful landscaping also lends a romantic air to the event. There is a large room that is perfect for a dance floor; it's quite spacious and is comfortable to hold many seniors. Giving the night a change in venue is something that many are happy about. Since the seniors picked the theme, they have been conversing with sophomore leadership in order to make sure that the night turns out just as they hope. The leadership team members have been preparing for months by breaking up into specific groups and working with the s e n i o r s . T h e prom king and queen, c h o s e n by their classmates, will have a special time d e d i c a t e d to their crowning. "I expect that it will be a lot of fun and probably one of the best nights I will have," comment Reed Pritchard, junior. Everyone interviewed is in anticipation to see the wonderful decorations that sophomore leadership will come up with. For those who are still looking to buy tickets, couples cost $22 and singles cost $14. Make sure you get your tickets soon to have a magical time in Neverland! Prom switches up location this year proaching Red Bluff at a rapid pace. This calls for light- er outerwear to escape the blistering heat. Let's say goodbye to the bitter cold days, heavy attire and hel- lo to the baking heat waves, shorts, tanks and dresses. Boys Girls Graduating from High School is different in all countries. While hearing the non-stop, ever looping "Pomp and Circumstance" as you walk your way to a handshake and a piece of rolled up paper is how we do it in the U.S., that is certain- ly not the case in other countries. In Japan, students celebrate by sing- ing and marching together. The cere- monies usually take place in March, just before the new school year, and last for about an hour to an hour and a half. They wear uniforms instead of caps and gowns. Graduation ceremo- nies in the Philippines happen very often in lower educational levels. Graduates wear their school uniforms under their gowns. They are adorned with leis after exiting the stage. High School students in Sweden dress u p in sailor outfits and begin sing- ing and chanting as they make their way out of the school in a big group. Outside of the school, families gath- er and hold up big posters with their graduates name on it and a bunch of embarrassing childhood photos. They then place ribbon with presents tied to them around the graduates neck. They pile up into pickup truck beds and pa- rade floats and greet the community. In Argentina and Italy, new grads are pelted with foods, con- diments and other nasty, sticky stuff. People in Germany do not typically celebrate graduation. Graduation around the world sure does seem exciting, but nothing is better than the good old fashioned USA way. In the US, we often celebrate by crying over AP exams and finals, and finally being relieved of all stress af- ter the graduation ceremony only to me slapped in the face by college and adult responsibilities. Brooke Blythe Staff Writer The Red Bluff High school Dance show was held on Thursday May 12th and today, Friday May 13th at 7 pm in the PAC. Tickets are sold at the door the night of the show which is only 5 dollars to get in the door. The theme of this years Red Bluff High School dance show put on by Lee Shilts the dance teacher, is "Reflection" Grace Waltney junior is performing in the dance show in dance two. When asked what is the difference between the performers in dance one and dance two Waltney replied, "In Dance two there is a lot more to take on and we do more dances in the show than dance one does, and the girls in dance two are a little more experienced." When asked what are your favorite dances that you perform throughout the show, Waltney replied saying "My favorite dances are, Like I'm Going to Lose You, Once Apon a Dream, and Hallelujah because they are more lyrical than the others." The Red Bluff High School to 4, Thursday and Friday's auditions will run from 3:30 to 5 in the PAC. All of the paperwork will be handed out on the first day of tryouts. All Red Bluff High School students are welcome to audition. Dance two class has been working on their dances since the beginning of second semester. Dance tryouts will be next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday audition time will be 1:30 Acid wash tees are a new trend for guys to add interesting patterns into their wardrobe. Cut off and frayed jeans are in this season to add an edgy factor to any outfit. Watches are making a comeback this year and only the stylish people wear them. Strappy tank tops are light and flowy tops that are also great for warding off the baking heat. Scallop patterned shorts are cute and easy to slip on. Chunky necklaces make a bold statement with basic clothing, like a plain tank top, it can bring an outfit together.