October 2010 Chatterbox - Ruston High School - Lincoln Parish ...

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Chatterbox
Ruston High School October 21, 2010 Page 18
Muffins and Music
by Emily Moore
Arts Reporter
The Ruston High Bearcat Choir is busy as always preparing for upcoming events. They are getting ready for their annual ―Coffee and
Carols‖. They are also practicing for this upcoming year‘s events. The annual ―Bearcats on Broadway‖ is in the making. In addition, the most
exciting event coming up is their trip to Europe at the end of the year.
But how are they preparing? Besides practicing and organizing and preparing, they can be found every morning in front of the auditorium
entrance. Their coffee cart sells coffee, cappuccinos, and hot chocolate. They also have yummy banana nut, blueberry, and chocolate chip
muffins. Honey buns, fruit chews, rice crispy treats, and other snacks are available every morning before the first bell.
The choir did a beautiful job on their performance at the Homecoming assembly. They gave all people attending just a little taste of what
they‘ve got in the making. There‘s no doubt that they have left people excited and ready for upcoming choir performances.
Beginning Band
by Emily Moore
Arts Reporter
If you read ―What is Band?‖ in the September edition
of the Chatterbox, you were enlightened on what the
Ruston High School Band really does. This month, it is
the beginning band‘s turn to be in the spotlight. Band
members can always be seen practicing in the field, jamming
out at the pep-rallies, and making spirit at the
games. But where are the beginning band members?
This year, Mr. Moss and Mr. Wood have recruited several new people for the beginning band. With
three freshmen and a junior baritone, three freshmen tubas, a freshman saxophone, and a sophomore
percussionist, the Ruston High Band will be set for next three years. Beginning Band is a great course
for any year. Even as beginners, players are accepted into the band family. On home game days, beginners
have several jobs to do. ―Manual Labor Friday‖ is the name for game days. Beginners arrive at
class, grab the coolers, and head to the ice machine. They fill them up with ice then load them in the
truck.
Beginning Band members arrive at the school around 5:00 p.m. along with the band. Members have
their own uniforms, which is a red polo tucked into blue jeans with a belt. Beginners march in with the
band and help unload the instruments that can‘t be carried, then help to load them up afterwards. Beginning
Band is a fun class to take. No one is refused and there is plenty of room. Learning an instrument
is a good opportunity and can be done as credit!
Art Club
submitted by Mrs. Strickler
Art Teacher
Art Club is finally getting kicked off! Sponsors Ms. Ashworth and Mrs. Strickler have planned a
school year of rewarding service projects for members to be involved with that will benefit the school
as well as the community. Our first activity has already begun; members have been volunteering to
face paint at the home football games. Students of all ages have been visiting our booth and leaving
with a design and a smile on their faces!
Work days are taking place so that the Art Club can create their big
fundraising project…our ―paw print‖ ornaments! Last year‘s red and
white paws will have a new look for the 2010-11 school year. Be
watching for these to be on sale soon. They make great Christmas gifts
for teachers, friends, and even one‘s self! There will also be some with
Sr. ‘11 on them that would make nice gifts for those deserving graduates.
Members are in the process of choosing their officers who will lead,
delegate, and keep us all organized. Stay tuned for more news about
our awesome club, and remember, ―If you don't create change, change
will create you‖.
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