The Bluffer - Red Bluff, CA
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330 230-300 Britney Miranda Staff Writer Rebecca Frey Staff Writer Red Bluff hosts Blood Drive Kaylie Capps Staff Writer Features Page 3 January 23, 2015 Red Bluff graduate auditions for American Idol Kalynne Schoelen auditioning for American Idol in front of the judges in San Francisco. Kourtney Sanders Staff Writer Outside the Box partan ound S off Sound Off/Illeana Hilsee Mrs. Gantenbein (Teacher) "Italy because the history and art there would be amazing." John Foley (11) "The Bahamas because it's always betta in the Bahamas." Mr. Geiger (Teacher) "Tahiti because it's just so beautiful." Tylee Lucas (10) "Montana because what's that park called with the water and the mountains and the colorful rocks?" Amy Garrison (12) "Florida Keys because it has a lot of vivid color and the wildlife there is pretty awesome." Ian Skjegstad (9) "Probably Norway. I would travel there because that is where my ancestors lived and it seems like a pretty cool place." If you could travel anywhere where would it be and why? RBHS graduate Kalynne Schoelen (a.k.a Kalynne Michelle) has auditioned for this season's American Idol. Through her high school career, she was in show choir as a sophomore, junior, and senior, sang the national anthem at many basketball, football, and volleyball games and at Holiday Classic halftimes. She won the RBHS's talent show her junior year, and put on a benefit concert for her Senior Make a Difference Project. "I have been singing since I could talk," Schoelen says via Facebook messaging. "Singing along to the radio in the car or to my mom's CD's. But when I was eight years old I got a solo in a small Thanksgiving play at my elementary school and after the play a teacher of mine told my mom that I had some real potential and suggested I take vocal lessons. And I started taking them a few weeks later!" While she writes and performs her own songs, she sings covers of pop or country music as well, and that is the type of artist she's aiming to be. She couldn't say anything about the auditions themselves, as they haven't aired yet when interviewing, but she says, "It was a very nerve wracking yet exciting experience. I had been hoping to get this opportunity ever since I was eight years old!" Schoelen says she didn't expect to be as nervous as she was, but she was starstruck standing in front of Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick Jr. "They are huge superstars who I respect and admire so much." she says. Talking about her mother, she says, "She's my number one fan and has supported my singing since the beginning! She's always encouraging me and reminds me that life is unpredictable and you should spend your days doing what you're meant to do!" Devan Schoelen, Kalynne's brother and current senior at RBHS, said, "I know that she will be successful in her career." Cindy Haase, a former teacher of Schoelen's, says, "I'm really excited for her. She's worked really hard, and deserves a lot of success." On the subject of who inspires her, Schoelen says, "God and my younger brother Braden, who is in Heaven, gave me strength and motivation to chase my dreams and live my life to the fullest. Going through the tragedy of losing my brother has really put into perspective how precious time is and that we must live out each day doing what we love!" Schoelen's performance is said to be aired January twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth on FOX at 8/7 central. Red Bluff High School will be hosting its third blood drive this year on, January 28 from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, in the Library Media center. We are one of the only schools that participates in three blood drives because we have so many people here at the High School who like to participate in giving blood. Mr. Null is diligent in making sure call slips get delivered. The Key Club does help him with this endeavor though. "I think the blood drive is for a good cause," said Null, "It touches peoples lives." Liz Flaherty, who also helps host the blood drive says, " I do it because I love community service and helping others. I think its important because it gets you to know others and help out." You can sign-up in Mr. Null's classroom, 103. In order to donate blood you must be 16 or older, and a parent must fill out a form giving their consent, you also need a picture ID. Courtesy Photo Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. His name was officially Michael King Jr.. King Jr. graduated at age nineteen from Morehouse College in 1948. He was mainly known as the leader of the African- American Civil Rights Movement. His main goal was to end racial inequality. He was also known for his speeches. One speech in particular that drew a lot of attention was, "I Have a Dream". On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered, "I Have a Dream," at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C to over 250,000 civil rights supporters. "I Have a Dream," is all about how Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that both colored and uncolored people would be treated equally. King Jr. said, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." King Jr. also received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 along with many other honors. Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested thirty times for speaking against the government, disobeying laws he believed were not right, and also because he participated in the Montgomery bus boycott. The Montgomery bus boycott was a thirteen month long process that was created a f t e r Rosa Parks, an African-American woman, sat in the white people's section of the bus and refused to move. On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed by James Earl Ray, an escaped fugitive. King Jr. died at age 39. For the past two years Winter Formal has been run by the Senior Class, but before that CSF was in charge of Winter Formal. This year's theme for Red Bluff High's 2015 Winter Formal is "Arabian Nights," stated Lisa Somavia, Student Activities Director/ Spanish Teacher. Winter Formal is on Saturday, January 31 at the Community Center from 9 p.m. until midnight. Jordan Vazquez, senior and also Senior Class President, stated her goals for Winter Formal are to "Make it better than the previous years and make it enjoyable." School Dances just don't come out of nowhere, they take hard work and dedication from everyone to put it on. Somavia stated, "Senior class probably started preparing a week before we went to break." While the Senior Class is fundraising, Winter Formal help's the seniors get, "Senior gift and it benefits Senior Trip," stated Vazquez. W h a t ' s different about previous years for Winter Formal and this years W i n t e r F o r m a l i s " U s i n g a different theme that's out of the ordinary that you wouldn't normally see at a dance," stated Vazquez. This year's Red Bluff Highs 2015 Gentlemen of the Year nominees are Miguel Grajeda Ramirez, Andrew Harms, Kevin (KJ) Hinkston, Elijah Scharaga, Joseph Skaggs and William Yates. The winner of the 2015 Gentlemen of the Year will be announced during Winter Formal on January 31. Winter Formal, with the theme Arabian Nights is on Saturday January 31 at the Community Center from 9 p.m. to midnight. Dance Bids will be on sale during lunch at the student store until January 29. All chargers should be cleared before you go to purchase your tickets.