The Bluffer - Red Bluff, CA
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Features Page 7 March 9, 2012 Students travel to Haiti for humanitarian work Nataie Almond Features Editor Although the disastrous earthquake in Haiti was over two years ago, the country is still in need of aid. Two stu- dents from Red Bluff High School, Brianna Penner and Lauren McFarlen, decided to help the effort. From January 29 to Febru- ary 8, both girls stayed in Haiti. While there, they helped build ten houses, hand out nine hun- dred bags of food, clothe two hundred people, and played with children. Both McFarlen and Penner agreed that this was an "amaz- ing" experience. They share what was so great about their trip. "I really liked going to the children's home and getting to play with the kids," said Mc- Farlen. " The best part was getting to interact with the community and seeing how different other communities are. It was like stepping into a new world," said Penner. For both girls, this was an extremely memorable trip. App attack delivers prizes Three students receive Kindle fires and gift cards Carson Dunbar Staff Writer This year RBHS participated in a competition called App Attack sponsored individually judged. Our school participated in the individual student category. Students drawn and the winners won a Kindle Fire, a $50.00 gift card to Amazon, and a case for the Kindle. The school plans on continuing to participate in the competition for years to come and encourages juniors to They explain what they will never forget. "Probably the whole trip, but the main thing I'll never forget is how even when everything's bad, they're all still so hopeful and joyful," said McFarlen. "I sponsored a girl I'll never forget getting to hold her and see her smile," said Penner. McFarlen and Penner both plan to go back to Haiti again. But, according to Penner, going to Haiti costs about one thou- sand eight hundred dollars. Also, Penner is looking into Photos courtesy of Brianna Penner TOP LEFT:Brianna Penner holding a Haitian baby. TOP RIGHT:A group of the native children pose for the camera. BOTTOM LEFT:Locals build one of the homes. BOTTOM CENTER: Pennerʼs sponsor child excited about a bag of food she received. BOTTOM RIGHT: A Haitian man works hard to lay a foundation. forming a club to help fund building a House. Penner says that she would bring back plen- ty of pictures to show those who make donations how big of an impact a house will make. McFarlen and Penner have advice for people who are con- sidering doing this type of hu- manitarian work. "Definitely go for it. It's probably the best thing you could do. It's really great to see how you can change things," said McFarlen. "If you want to do it, I'd say just do it. You'll encourage the people around you and they'll encourage you," said Penner. New TAP and TEG classes help students trying to quit tobacco KC Jacobsen Staff Writer Red Bluff High School of- fers two programs to aid stu- dents struggling with tobacco addiction. TEG is a mandatory class for students caught using tobacco, and TAP is a voluntary class for any student looking to quit using tobacco. TEG, the Tobacco Educa- Winner: Stephanie Marino with Lauren Tingley, college options Winner: Luke Kitchel by College Options. There are two categories for the completion. One is school wide and the other would is from across Tehama County entered by turning in their college application verification into a box in the counseling center. Three students were Winner: Sierra Scholzen enter this next year.This year's three winners are Luke Kitchel, Stephanie Marino, and Sierra Scholzen. tion Group, is a program that educates students on the many health risks and even social risks that come with the use of tobacco. Deneise Bill, teacher of the TEG class said that TEG shows students the complica- tions that using tobacco costs and the way that it can affect it can have on a user's lifestyle. The class is also completely confidential. "We're trying to educate students who've been caught using tobacco about the dan- gers of smoking and chewing," said Bill. There are eight, one hour sessions of the class which are mandatory for students caught using tobacco to attend. If the student does not complete the class, they face suspension. The class teaches students that advertisements target con- sumers by showing them that cigarettes and chewing tobac- co will make you cool, or make your life better, by using band- wagon techniques and using respectable people to "talk up" their product. TEG also lists out health factors that tobacco plays such as, increased risk of stroke, higher rates of osteoporosis, im- potence, wrinkles, skin cancer, and many others. The second class offered is TAP, a cessation class (Tobacco Awareness Program) and it is a voluntary class for students wishing to quit using tobacco. This class gives students the tools they need to help them stop using tobacco such as cinna- mon candies, sunflower seeds, and support. The class starts off with cutting down on tobacco use and their ultimate goal is to completely quit. Upcoming Events March The Famous Mr. Spartan pageant is tomorrow night at 7. The show is sure to be sold out, so get there early if you want a good seat. 10th - Mr. Spartan 11th- Daylight savings begins Don't forget to set your clocks forward an hour. Remem- ber, fall back, spring ahead. Make sure you adjust those clocks one hour ahead. 13th and 14th- Exit Exam The English portion will be held on the 7th; math is on the following day. The California Exit Exam is mandatory to receive a high school diploma; don't let one test get in the way of everything you've worked towards. 20th- 8th Grade Parent Night Those families that have an 8th grader who will be an incoming freshman next year, be sure to come to this meeting. This event begins at 7 in the PAC. April 4th and 5th- Dance Show The annual dance show is fast approaching. Tickets are not on sale yet, but make sure to be watching for the notice as tickets sell out quickly. 5th- Grading period ends The second to last grading period of the year is almost here. This is when the dreaded grades will be sent home; get those grades in check before it's too late. 6th- Spring break starts School will be out for a little over a week off. The normal schedule will resume on April 16.