The Warrior Press

Riverside High School ~ The Warrior Press ~ Volume 4, Edition 15 ~ Monday, November 6, 2023

RHS Students Excel at YIG

A large delegation of Riverside High School students competed at the annual YMCA Youth in Government Conference in Columbia. Congratulations to the Riverside High School/Governor's School student Anna Castro Spratt as she was elected as youth governor. The Warriors had a lot of bills signed and several wards that were won. Congratulations to all students and thank you to all teachers that helped lead, coach and supervise the students.

Warrior Announcements

Fall Semester Exam Schedule

Fall Exam Schedule - Please see the attached Fall Semester Exam Schedule. Please be advised that exams will not be given early .

Virtual EOC Exam Dates

Please the attached information for Virtual End of Course Exam Dates.

Seat Time Recovery

Seat time has started for Q1 and S1 classes. Students have received notices and emails have been sent with updated seat time information. The cost of a session is $10.00 and we will hold sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays (please see flyer). Students need to pay Mrs. Thornton in guidance during 3rd block ONLY.

Seat Time Recovery Information

Academic Time (Tutoring)

Academic Time (Tutoring) has begun for the 2023-24 School Year. Academic Time (Tutoring) will be offered (free of charge) for all Riverside High School students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. on the "G Hall". To participate, all students MUST be present by 4:00 p.m. (they will not be allowed to participate if they arrive after 4:00 p.m.), and all students must have their ID on. Students are responsible for their own transportation if they stay for Academic Time. Please take advantage of this free opportunity to assist your student with their classes.

Class of 2024 to Graduate on May 23

2024 Graduation! The Riverside High School Class of 2024 will graduate at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Please see the attached information regarding graduation information.

Graduation Information

Warrior Highlights

Congratulations to the Riverside High School Girls Tennis Team on another amazing season. The Warriors fell to Greenville, 4-2, in the Class AAAA State Semifinals, but it was the third consecutive year in which the Warriors advanced to at least the state semifinal round.

Congratulations to the Riverside High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams as they both qualified for the Class AAAA State Championships. The Warriors will run at Newberry College on Friday.

Class AAAA State Qualifier Results

Athletic Week Results

Girls Tennis - Greenville 4, Riverside 2
Varsity Football - York 26, Riverside 17
Cross Country - Both Boys & Girls Team qualified for Class AAAA State Meet
Cheerleading - Finished 7th Place in Division at Debbie Rogers Coaches Classic

Athletes of the Week

Athletic Safety Requirements

Clear Bag Policy

Athletic Safety Requirements

Parents and Guardians,

In light of recent events at athletic venues across the country, Greenville County Schools has updated its safety requirements for athletic events, effective immediately.

For all Greenville County Schools athletic events, the following requirements are in place to ensure the safety of all attendees:

Middle school students and younger must be accompanied by an adult 19 years old or older to every athletic event

High school students must have a school-issued ID to enter an athletic event alone; otherwise, they must be accompanied by an adult 19 years old or older

No loitering in any area; all fans need to sit in the home or visitor stands during the event

Not following any of the rules outlined above will result in removal from the event without a refund

As a reminder, there is a clear bag policy for GCS events.

In addition, Riverside High School does not allow any outside food or drink into the stadium.

Thank you for your cooperation and help to ensure the safety of all attendees.

Club Corner

Speech & Debate Takes 2nd Place @ Charlotte Latin High School

Congratulations to the Riverside High School Speech & Debate Team for winning the second place sweepstakes award at the Corona Rostrensis Tournament held at Charlotte Latin High School in Charlotte, NC, on November 4th. The Warriors earned championships in seven of the ten speech events. Samantha Mamrick was a double champion in both Dramatic Interpretation and Program Oral Interpretation. Isabella Murillo was a double champion in both Declamation and Extemporaneous Speaking. The team of Alivia Gutierrez and Dante Rementeria won Duo Interpretation. Valeria de la Llave won Humorous Interpretation, and Eli Golob won Children’s Literature. A complete list of Riverside trophy winners follows:
Samantha Mamrick, 1st in Dramatic Interpretation
Artem Feno, 2nd in Dramatic Interpretation
Samantha Mamrick, 1st in Program Oral Interpretation
Valeria de la Llave, 2nd in Program Oral Interpretation
Shanik Miedreich, 2nd in Program Oral Interpretation
Fox Vickery, 6th in Program Oral Interpretation
Isabella Murillo, 1st in Extemporaneous Speaking
Krteyu Ramanathan, 2nd in Extemporaneous Speaking
Zane Holley, 3rd in Extemporaneous Speaking
Kenneth Zalewski, 4th in Extemporaneous Speaking
Alivia Gutierrez and Dante Rementeria, 1st in Duo Interpretation
Jose Pena-Farias and Josh Maxwell, 3rd in Duo Interpretation
Cetanaa Ramanathan and Lina Nguyen, 6th in Duo Interpretation
Valeria de la Llave, 1st in Humorous Interpretation
Dante Rementeria, 2nd in Humorous Interpretation
Fox Vickery, 3rd in Humorous Interpretation
Charline Monnier, 6th in Humorous Interpretation
Isabella Murillo, 1st in Declamation
Stephanie Duan, 2nd in Declamation
Alivia Gutierrez, 3rd in Declamation
Pranita Kata, 4th in Declamation
Eli Golob, 5th in Declamation
Enyo Toklo, 2nd in Original Oratory
Zane Holley, 5th in Original Oratory
Kenneth Zalewski, 4th in Impromptu Speaking
Krteyu Ramanathan, 6th in Impromptu Speaking
Pranita Kata, 6th in Informative Speaking
Eli Golob, 1st in Children’s Literature
Artem Feno, 2nd in Children’s Literature
Jose Pena-Farias, 3rd in Children’s Literature
Lina Nguyen, 5th in Children’s Literature
Brooke Stuart, 6th in Children’s Literature
Samhitha Visikamalla, Finalist in Congressional Debate

RHS Clubs Celebrate "Day of the Dead"

Dia de Muertos - Members of the Riverside High School Spanish and Atlas Clubs celebrated Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Friday. Students decorated cookies, made flowers and skull masks, and made an ofrenda (altar) in honor of the holiday.

Club Announcements:

Holiday Meal - We will be having our Holiday lunch on November 16th. The Holiday Meal will consist of Turkey with gravy or Glazed Ham, Cornbread Stuffing or Roll, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Garden Salad, Fruit Cobbler, Fresh Fruit, Milk and Tea for Adults. The cost of an adult meal is $4.75. The Holiday Meal will be served in Lines 1 and 2 and Line 3 will be having Chicken Filets, Hamburgers, Pizza, fruits and vegetables as well as Papa John's pizza.
PTA and Red Cross Club - The PTA and Red Cross Club are hosting the Battle of the Bins, a Veterans Day fundraiser November 13th thru December 8th. They will be set up in the T Mall at 7:45 each morning for collections. Come support our Veterans!

November is upon us, and with it comes a season of gratitude. This is one of my favorite times of the year. There is much to be thankful for, and I love the opportunities afforded to spend time with those we love. I am thankful for all of you and your unwavering support for all the PTSA does at Riverside High School.

If you're looking to get involved, I encourage you to check out PTSA's website. There are links to learn more about us, ways to support us and our programs, and so much more.

I would also like to invite you to attend a monthly PTSA board meeting. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. in the Media Center conference room. Meetings are open to all. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to get plugged in.

Sincerely,

Loree Hartzog

Join RHS PTSA

Ace Hardware

PTSA School Store Volunteers Needed

We still need volunteers to assist in the school store during lunch! If interested in volunteering, please see the Sign-Up Genius below. Feel free to bring a friend. You can use the comments section to indicate if someone is joining you. Also, if you're new to working the School Store, let Loree Hartzog know. She’s happy to volunteer with you to show you the ropes. It's easy and really fun! You can email questions to her at loreehartzog@yahoo.com.

**Must be a Level I Volunteer.

PTSA School Store Sign Up

PTSA Reflections Contest

PTSA to Sell Spirit Wear!

RHS Spirit wear hoodies ($40), crew sweatshirts ($40), Riverside T-shirts in three color options ($25), and NEON Riverside T-shirts ($10) will now be sold during lunches in the school store. Credit, Debit, and CASH App only for these items.

Minds Matter Club

The Minds Matter Club focuses on Mental Health & Finding Your Purpose! The next Minds Matter Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 8 a.m. in the Media Center. Please join us!

You are NOT alone. You are enough. Your life matters. In Crisis? Dial 988.

The Minds Matter Health Club is still looking for grade level leadership representatives. If interested, please contact Ms. Casey Noble at cnoble@greenville.k12.sc.us.

RHS PTSA/Sponsors