The Bluffer - Red Bluff, CA
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Page 3 Laurel Shoop Editor in Chief As I sit and stare at this blank word document, I can't help but wonder how I'm supposed to talk about my entire high school experience in 320 words or less. This is the last story I will be writing for the Bluffer, ever. In fact, this is my last week as a high school student, ever. How can any amount of words explain the bittersweet nostalgia I am already feeling, or the infinite amount of memories- good and bad- I have made these past four years? Of course, I could just list off some of the memorable moments I have had throughout my high school career; such as slipping on a banana peel the first week of my freshman year, joining Bluffer and going to Anaheim with Mr. Evans and the Bluffer class my sophomore year, failing my license test my sophomore year, going to Austria my junior year, being a part of the best soccer season Red Bluff High has ever seen my senior year, or participating in homecoming week my senior year. I have learned that the relationships you build and break in high school, the choices you make in high school, and the obstacles you face in high school truly do define who you are going to be for the rest of your life. I never really understood why everyone made senior year seem like such a big deal until recently, when I looked at the calendar and realized I had just weeks left of being a student here at Red Bluff High (incoming seniors, when we say it will FLY by, we mean it). I will remember so many positive people and things about Red Bluff High; particularly a few amazing teachers, my friends (old and new), and the school spirit and community. Through the tears, laughs, awkward moments, drama, frustration, exhaustion, pride, and heartbreak; the class of 2013 has been through it all, and I know I speak for many people when I say we are now stronger, wiser, and more ready than ever to move on to this brand new chapter in our lives. Seniors, it may seem as though right now, the life you've always known is coming to an end. However, it is important to remember that in reality, your lives are just beginning. Ironic, isn't it? May 31 2013 Shelby Keeler Topics Editor I sat there, in room 202 where my first ever, high school class took place. This frantic, curly haired, compassionate biology teacher ran around explaining processes, mitosis, and other nonsense to us inept freshman. It wasn't until I approached room 315 where the root of my high school career would really begin and have such a great impact on me. A man in docker slacks and a yellow button down shirt talked in such a monotone voice and had rather dry humor that 14 year old me should have appreciated, looking back now. After 59 minutes of day one, I was sure I would eventually come to loathe Advanced Literature. But I was wrong. Looking back, those were the times that I cherished in 315. Three years in Bluffer I have made: memories, good friends, and laughs that will last a lifetime. In Bluffer, we laughed, we cried, we worked hard, we made mistakes, we made the best newspaper in the northstate and most of all I learned quite a bit from this one special class. As I sit here typing my last editorial ever, a realization sunk in that this is my last hoorah. Senior year f lew by. And by f lew, I mean it raced, it sped by me. Senior year at times doesn't even feel like it happened. Senior sunrise, Homecoming Week, Holiday Classic, Prom, and Senior Trip all seem like a blur. They weren't kidding when they said that high school would go by faster than you think. As the nostalgic feelings come back, and I debate on posting a #tbt on Instagram from this past school year, I have come to the realization that in three months this comfy Red Bluff atmosphere will no longer be mine. I'll be greeted by cold dreary dorms, top ramen noodles, and new surroundings. But, with what I've learned from high school I will make this college experience my own. No matter what obstacle, or challenge that is set ahead I now have the confidence to achieve whatever is in-store for the future. I can't sum up my high school experience in this limited space, or in a simple picture, although I can convey that if it weren't for Bluffer, high school for me would have been way different. Paste up nights, San Francisco, Comic Sans, Yellow Shirt, Tap taps, "How many inches?", Shari's shenanigans, Barbeques, SheLau, Denny's dares, Bluffer Boxing, Secret Santa, all of these memories ar are the ones that I will never forget. - Bluffer Love Sahvanna Rice Connor Ross Staff Writer To ALL upcoming seniors: make your senior bucket list now, because time is running out! When I was a freshman I had it set in stone that 4 years is going to take forever! High school was quite the experience, I expected to get straight A's, fall in love with the varsity football star (and him love me back LOL), have tons of friends and be very social. Although most of that was a fantasy, I got decent grades, I met the most amazing girl that turned out to be my best friend and I am a very happy person that talks to anyone that talks to me. I would have to say that throughout all the years my most admirable teachers would be: Mrs. Rodriguez ( junior English teacher), Mr. Norton (economics teacher), and most of all Mr. Gleason (senior English teacher). These three teachers have taught me that I can do anything I set my mind to, but how far away that something I want to do is up to me. They helped me get a glimpse of the real world and helped me discover myself. Not a lot of teachers care about their students but these three teachers took a interest in their class and that is what makes them stand out. Senior year…I am going to miss these days. Time sure does f ly by but I have to say that this year definitely was interesting. Most of it was a wakeup call but there was a lot of fun. So if you are a upcoming senior, don't stress but don't slack because you don't want to be stressing out when the may fail list comes out and your name is on that list. High school is the most amazing journey and helped me find out who I am and where I stand in this world. Go seniors! A & E Editor So I have been in "The Bluffer" since my freshman year and have been watching Seniors come and go through this class doing what I am about to do, write their senior editorial. Knowing that I have to write this I have no idea what to even write about, but I really just want to spill my feelings out about everything that has happened to me at this school. First of all, Red Bluff High isn't the most impressive school or the greatest but I feel that it has prepared us for the world. It has taught us the skills necessary to function out there and realize what really is going on. It has helped out with knowing how to have a good time yet still be serious, and I would like to say thank you too all the teachers and staff members who have made this possible. Secondly to all of my friends. You have made my journey through high school unbelievable, and we have made memories that we will never forget. I couldn't imagine doing this all over again and not having you guys in my life. I would also like to thank my family. Without them I would probably be in serious trouble. They are there supporting me in all of my sporting events and always pushing me to be the best that I can be. I love them with all my heart and I wish I could take you all to college with me. This small town of Red Bluff is really special. You guys might not realize it now but we are really blessed with the things we have here and people in our community. I don't know of a better area I would want to grow up in. This place is truly blessed in everything that it is. So shout out to my G-Squad and Sherri in the student store, to Mrs. Burke working that desk and the nurses in the office. To all the kids who got up for that terrible morning class with Schwab, DeDe in the TRC, the Bluffer and all the football coaches. Most of all thank you to all my friends from everything. You all have made my experience here extremely unique and amazing and I thank you for that.