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Rio Americano High School

The Mirada

Rio Americano High School

The Mirada

Coco Estrada takes a students blood pressure.

Seniors Reflect on Hands-On Experience, Externships as Med Program Concludes

Mara Thomas May 28, 2024

Oliver Abdu Senior Oliver Abdu has found his place in the medical wing at Rio. Abdu was inspired to pursue a role in the medical careers program by his mother, who works in the emergency department...

Graduation Denied (Again): Rio Alumni Face Two Cancelled Ceremonies

Graduation Denied (Again): Rio Alumni Face Two Cancelled Ceremonies

Adam Abolfazli May 15, 2024

Amid pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the U.S., several universities have moved to cancel graduation ceremonies, make their commencements smaller, or close campuses altogether. The...

The most common student names at Rio, including spelling variations.

Rio’s Most Common Student Names May Surprise You

Violet Knight and Danyel Aaron May 14, 2024

Teachers should get ready to frequently call Liam and Olivia during attendance in 14 years. Those were the most common baby names of 2023, according to a report by the Social Security Administration...

Inside the Cafeteria: How Rio Serves 500 Lunches a Day

Inside the Cafeteria: How Rio Serves 500 Lunches a Day

DeLaney Townsend and Niko Chatzis May 13, 2024

In a facility the size of a classroom at the end of the sophomore hall, several women stand before stainless steel tables wrapping chicken sandwiches that will be part of the 450 to 500 lunches the cafeteria...

The Perfect Mothers Day Gift Guide

The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Megan Atkinson May 6, 2024

With Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, sons and daughters alike will start looking to find a perfect present for their mother figure. But, with mothers being infamously difficult to shop for, many...

The Relevance of Cinco de Mayo: How Is It Celebrated?

The Relevance of Cinco de Mayo: How Is It Celebrated?

Bailey Toler May 2, 2024

Every year, Cinco de Mayo (May 5 in Spanish) is celebrated across the U.S. in honor of Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla against the French in 1862. Although not as recognized in Mexico, the U.S....

Jaida Jobe.

“A Generational Talent”: Rio Senior to Represent U.S. in World Baton Twirling Championship

Reese Miller April 2, 2024

Senior Jaida Jobe throws a baton 40 feet in the air, does three gymnastic front walkovers, and then catches the baton behind her head – with her left hand.  This combination of athleticism and skill...

A sampling of Senior Prom dresses, from left to right: Delaney Ormas, purchased online; Belen
Fletchers, purchased secondhand online; Liv Richards, purchased in-person; Chloe Bjorgums,
purchased online.

The Pressure of Prom Dresses

Mara Thomas March 18, 2024

Standing in the dressing room, senior Violet Knight models dresses for her mom and best friend Tiba. At the same time, senior Chloe Bjorgum is finding a ball dress from the comfort of her bed.  Over...

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