Ralston Valley [e]Xpress Newspaper

HOMECOMING TICKETS: $15. 

 Monday the 12th

SPIRIT DAY: CELEBRITY DAY!  Come to school dressed as your favorite outrageous celebrity. If they’re affiliated with Vegas, consider it a bonus!  

 MOVIE ON THE FIELD – Student Government will be hosting Ralston Valley’s very first “Movie on the Field” night on the multi-purpose field at 7:00. Should weather be an issue, plan B will be to show the movie in the gym. This brand new event is FREE for all students and staff members. The film will be “21,” 2008’s fact-based story about six MIT students who were trained in card counting and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions. Concessions will be available, so bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and head down to our own private outdoor movie theatre here at RV.

Tuesday the 13^th

SPIRIT DAY: TOURIST DAY! Now you finally have an excuse to break out those oversized cameras, Hawaiian flower shirts, fanny packs, and khaki shorts.  Come to school in your proper Vegas tourist attire!

LUNCH ACTIVITY – Rockband!!

POWDERPUFF- The whirl of competitive spirit combined with brightly-colored shirts will go down at RV’s Baseball and Soccer fields from 3:30 to 6:30 Tuesday afternoon. Over 150 upperclassman girls have been placed into teams, trained and coached by dedicated (and aggressive) staff members, and are ready to lay it on the line in the biggest Powderpuff flag football tournament to date. For a more in-depth look at the bracket, (including Shay’s professional opinion of each team) flip to the sports section.

 Wednesday the 14^th  

SPIRIT DAY: HIGH ROLLER DAY!   Ever wanted to come to school dressed like an insanely rich and powerful person? Here’s a good reason to finally do it: Wednesday is high roller day, come with your flamboyant hats, gold chains, sports coats, gold plated walking sticks, and be ready to strut your stuff.  

LUNCH ACTIVITY – Giant Sumo-Suit Wrestling!! In the Cafeteria

 Thursday the 15^th

SPIRIT DAY: CLASS COLORS! –Freshmen wear Carolina Blue, Sophomores wear White, Juniors wear Navy Blue, and Seniors…. Togas! At the assembly, your class will be judged on participation in class colors day, so be sure to represent your class and wear your color!

ASSEMBLY- Thursday morning, from 8:45-9:45,  RV’s School Spirit will be in full swing as the 10^th Anniversary homecoming assembly, in all its glory, revs up the school for the big game that night. This year, students can expect more opportunities for participation, another surprise cliff-hanger intro, and some very talented airbands.

 ALUMNI PIZZA PARTY- In honor of it being RV’s 10^th Birthday, StuGo is hosting a pizza party at the school before the game. Not only are all staff and current students invited, but alumni have received notifications as well. Come celebrate the big 1-0 with us, 4:30 at RV!

GAME – Ralston Valley Varsity 5A football will go head-to-head against Prairie View at the NAAC at 7:00 PM. Come cheer on the mustangs in your RV Gear, because come Thursday night, the game is on!

 Friday the 16^th

THE DANCE- Because there is no school, (awesome, I know) the dance is scheduled for a Friday night this year.  Tickets will be on sale for a reduced price of $15 per person (couples or not) the week leading up to the dance, and at the dance for $20. From 8-11 PM, we’re bringing all the classiness of Vegas to you, so break out that dress/suit and come dance your socks off in the gym at RV. Come with a date or come with friends, but come to have a good time!

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Best Overall: Kristi Gustafson and Ian Griffey

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Let’s do some math: 2 tickets at $35 each + 2 dinners at about $40 per person + $70 per person for a limo rental + the $20 you spent on flowers to ask her + $150 for your tux rental + $30 for the corsage = your bank account having the life sucked out of it, and dying a slow painful death, especially in this economy. As Prom season approaches, both guys and girls alike are feeling the effects of the dance on their wallets. For some people, the traditional “Expensive Clothes + Expensive Limo + Expensive Dinner + Dance” formula is not even feasible in these recent strained economic times. Mustangs are being forced to find alternatives to the norm in order to stay under budget. Read more…

Taylor Call and Hannah Williams after he asked her to Prom in the lobby by singing to her. Photo by Jeff Fleischman.

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Planning for the upcoming “Silver Screen Serenade” takes a lot more effort than most students imagine- here’s a behind the scenes look from Junior Student Government Representative Connor Randall.

Step One: Choose A Venue
Last October, we had a big decision to make. Pick a prom location for next April. There was a long list of possible candidates, and a short list of realistic ones. We first walked into the ballroom at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. We were impressed- and a little overwhelmed with all the options and possibilities. The tour guide showed us hundreds of photos from past proms, including everything from the coat check station to an optional outdoor fireworks show. Yeah….. a little over the top, but still a very noteworthy location. One of the next venues was Invesco. We were toured around once again, and studied the entrances, ballroom, refreshment areas, field and even the parking lot, (We’re pretty thorough). We were also told that the Invesco staff would include catering, security and cleanup. That was a big plus. After we had seen and heard from various locations, we ended up with two strong candidates: The Denver Center for Performing Arts and Invesco Field at Mile High. Read more…