Reedley High School

Feb 2017 25

Sports Medicine Team at Reedley High School

2017 Articles, Education, Reedley News, Teens

by Cameron Calvillo

Just a few months ago, football season was electrifying the air at Sal Gonzalez field. People noticed the cheering crowd, the enthusiastic cheerleaders, and, of course, the players on the field. But what people may have not noticed is that mixed in among the players, coaches, water boys, and refs on the sidelines, there was a team of kids not at all focused on the score. This was the Sports Medicine Team, binding, wrapping, and tending to the wounds of the players who were injured during the game. Reedley High’s football season ended months ago, but that doesn’t mean the Sports Medicine team isn’t still hard at work.

Feb 2017 18

Reedley School History Part 3

2017 Articles, Hometown History, Jim Bulls, Reedley News

by Jim Bulls

Here I am, continuing my school days saga, getting ready to start junior high school and evolving from adolescence into becoming a young adult. General Grant was the only junior high in Reedley, so both elementary schools attended seventh and eighth grade there.

Jan 2017 28

Academic Decathlon Team At Reedley High

2017 Articles, Education, Reedley News

by Cameron Calvillo

“Every morning I arrive at RHS at 6:40 a.m., and have the opportunity to coach and mentor some of the most savvy and skillful students on campus.” Those are the words of Amber Hunt, a French teacher at Reedley High; she is also Reedley’s Academic Decathlon coach. You heard her. Six-forty a.m. every day, and the students aren’t far behind. Their long day begins at 7:00 a.m.

Dec 2016 3

Reedley High Madrigals Spreading Christmas Cheer

2016 Articles, Education, Music, Reedley News

by Cameron Calvillo

As Christmas gets closer, the Reedley High Madrigals are hard at work preparing to spread Christmas cheer. This holiday season they are set to perform at Hillcrest, go caroling, and put on their annual Christmas concert at the PAT on the Reedley High Schools campus. The group is led by Randy Lepp, a talented musician himself. He can always be seen early morning on campus running around with a determined look on his face.

Nov 2016 26

Up In The Morning & Out To School: History of Reedley Schools In Four Parts

2016 Articles, Hometown History, Jim Bulls, Reedley News

by Jim Bulls

The Reedley area was first plotted by U.S. Army teams and contract surveyors around the 1850s. The area was like a giant magnet, drawing all kinds of settlers from all kinds of backgrounds. Some were farmers and some were tradesmen, but they all wanted a good place to raise families.

Nov 2016 5

Reedley High Students for Peace Club

2016 Articles, Education, Reedley News, Teens

by Cameron Calvillo

Every Tuesday at twelve forty-five, the Reedley High Students for Peace Club volunteers their lunch time to better understand the problems of the world and figure out how they can do their part to help. The students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, come from all backgrounds, each carrying differing opinions and views. But all this is left at the door as each student shares the same dream of curing the injustices of the world, one step at a time.

Jul 2016 2

Summer Fun at the Reedley Aquatics Complex

2016 Articles, Community, Reedley News, Teens

by Amber Carter

As the temperatures in the Valley rise to above one hundred degrees, there are limited activities to beat the heat. For families in Reedley and surrounding communities, the City of Reedley Aquatics program is an excellent option.

Mar 2016 26

Sam Gipson: Teaching & Inspiring KCUSD Band Students For 7 Years

2016 Articles, Education, Lorie Lewis Ham, Music, Reedley News

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Teachers touch our lives in many ways--they inspire us, lead us toward a career we may never have considered, and help us learn to be good citizens of the world. However, seldom do they get the credit and recognition that they deserve. So here at KRL, we like to feature some of those amazing teachers.

Dec 2015 12

I Love A Parade: History of RHS Band Uniforms

2015 Articles, Education, Hometown History, Jim Bulls, Reedley News

by Jim Bulls

My first parade experience was during WWII in Fort Worth, Texas at P.T. Barnum’s circus. It was under the big top and the ringmaster shouted “Strike up the Band!” The parade was led by elephants ridden by beautiful girls wearing brightly colored head dresses of ostrich plumes. They were followed by other circus performers, wild animals and clowns. It was quite a sight.

May 2015 30

Janette McFarlane, Specialized Academic Instructor At RHS, Shines In All She Does

2015 Articles, Education, Lorie Lewis Ham, Reedley News

by Lorie Lewis Ham

From time to time we profile some of the Valley teachers that are making a difference in the lives of their students. This week we are profiling Reedley High School teacher Janette McFarlane.