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Students at the summer 2024 UC Davis program.
UC Davis Med Center Invites Teens to Apply for Summer Program
Rio to Celebrate Earth Day–for a Week
The Rio Americano robotics team attends their first competition of the season at Pleasant Grove High School on March 15.
Robotics Team Finishes Fourth in First Competition of the Season, Looks to Improve Rankings
Rio to Host Annual Culture Fair on April 8
Rio to Host Annual Culture Fair on April 8
San Juan Unified's equity vision principles. Photo from the district website.
No Changes Planned to Diversity and Inclusion Policies, District Says
Members of the Rio Americano Mathletes team took second place in the March 13, 2025, competition at Franklin High School.
Mathletes Take Second Place in Competition
Christopher Rufo in his 2002 senior portrait in the Rio Americano High School Tesoro yearbook.
Rio Grad Christopher Rufo Wields Power in Washington
History teacher Richard Yoha.
Q&A: History Teacher Richard Yoha on His Time as a Rio Student and Returning to Teach
Covid-19
The Day That Changed Everything: Reflecting on the Five-Year Anniversary of the COVID School Shutdowns
Author and Rio Americano graduate Maressa Voss (Maressa Garner, 2008).
Interview: Rio Americano Alumna Maressa Voss Publishes First Novel
The Founder's House section at the Crocker Art Museum.
Museum Review: An Hour at the Crocker
The courtyard in front of the cafeteria flooded during a storm in December 2024.
Why Does Rio’s Cafeteria Courtyard Always Flood on Rainy Days?
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
Why Mass Parks Service Firings Hurt More Than Just the Workers
Grade Inflation Hurts Students
Grade Inflation Hurts Students
Debate: Is It Ok to Give Extra Credit for Donations?
Debate: Is It Ok to Give Extra Credit for Donations?
Op-Ed: GoGuardian's New Mental Health Feature May Do More Harm Than Good
Op-Ed: GoGuardian’s New Mental Health Feature May Do More Harm Than Good
Technology's Toll on Free Will
Technology’s Toll on Free Will
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
Cell Phone Bans a Necessary Solution to Student Addiction, Low Academic Performance
Faith Witte (10) chases down the ball. The Rio Americano girls lacrosse team defeated Oakmont 10-7 at home on March 26, 2025.
Photos: Girls Lacrosse vs. Oakmont
Senior Jack Rice. Photo provided by him.
Golfer Is March Athlete of the Month
Rio Americano's varsity girls soccer tied with Christian Brothers at home on Feb. 10.
Photos: Girls Soccer vs. Christian Brothers
Sophomore Anthony Taylor takes a shot at a recent home game.
Q&A: Anthony Taylor Shines as One of Only Two Sophomores on Varsity Basketball
Rio Americano High School English teacher Jolynn Mason played volleyball at Sonoma State in the 1990s. She was saddened by the university's decision to cut athletics.
Rio Teacher, Former Sonoma State Athlete, Saddened by University’s Sports Program Cancellation
The district's proposed stadium work. 1C.2, 1C.3 and 1C.5 represent additions of bleachers, lights, and a press box, respectively.
New Stadium Construction Not Expected to Begin Soon, District Says
Faith Witte (10) chases down the ball. The Rio Americano girls lacrosse team defeated Oakmont 10-7 at home on March 26, 2025.
Photos: Girls Lacrosse vs. Oakmont
Rio Americano's varsity girls soccer tied with Christian Brothers at home on Feb. 10.
Photos: Girls Soccer vs. Christian Brothers
Rio Americano's dance teams perform at the blackout winter rally on Dec. 6.
Photos: Winter Blackout Rally
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
Max Harry (12) drives to the basket against Pleasant Grove in a preseason game in November 2024.
Photos: Boys Basketball vs. Pleasant Grove
"When We Fear" Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
“When We Fear” Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
Faith Witte (10) chases down the ball. The Rio Americano girls lacrosse team defeated Oakmont 10-7 at home on March 26, 2025.
Photos: Girls Lacrosse vs. Oakmont
Rio Americano's varsity girls soccer tied with Christian Brothers at home on Feb. 10.
Photos: Girls Soccer vs. Christian Brothers
Rio Americano's dance teams perform at the blackout winter rally on Dec. 6.
Photos: Winter Blackout Rally
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
Max Harry (12) drives to the basket against Pleasant Grove in a preseason game in November 2024.
Photos: Boys Basketball vs. Pleasant Grove
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
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Rio Seniors celebrate future plans after college. Some members switched colleges as more information was released and others follow the path they always dreamed of.

Seniors Re-evaluate College Plans Due to Pandemic

Annalee Gorman and Emma Hutchinson
June 11, 2020
'Night Boat to Tangier' Review

‘Night Boat to Tangier’ Review

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
May 28, 2020

COVID-19 Affects Teen Mental Health

Aaron Ichel and Annalee Gorman
May 8, 2020
Senior Cade Johnson checking his social media networks during passing period in the hallway.

Gen Z Takes Over

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
May 1, 2020

Census Incentivizes Participation

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
May 1, 2020
Students Share Memories on Earth Day

Students Share Memories on Earth Day

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
April 22, 2020
Rio Americano staff sanitize and distribute computers to prepare for newly rolled out "distance learning." (Covid-19, April 2020)

Campus Closure Extended; District Switches to Distance Learning

Emily Borg, Annalee Gorman, and Allison Meier
April 1, 2020
The Sather Tower is a recognizable symbol of UC Berkeley, where college students have led many riots over the years.

Coddling Of The American Mind

Annalee Gorman and Katelyn Newton
February 10, 2020
Hedayat Ebrahim Khel and friends teach other students about their culture at the Global Expo on campus last fall.

Proposed Ethnic Studies Bill Receives Backlash

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
February 3, 2020
More Colleges Choose Test Optional in Admission Process

More Colleges Choose Test Optional in Admission Process

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
December 18, 2019
Medical Marijuana and Schools

Medical Marijuana and Schools

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
December 16, 2019
The Lincoln Memorial stands guard over Washington D.C. every night. Many remember President Lincoln for the abolition of slavery.

Teaching a Dark Past

Annalee Gorman, Katie Newton, and Emma Hutchinson
November 4, 2019
In loving memory

In loving memory

Katie Newton and Annalee Gorman
November 4, 2019
Mr. Asher Travels the World

Mr. Asher Travels the World

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
September 25, 2019
Generation Cheat?

Generation Cheat?

Annalee Gorman and Synia Thrower
May 31, 2019
Photo illustration of student using his phone wasting valuable class time; an epidemic among classrooms.

Cheating: A Growing Problem

Synia Thrower and Annalee Gorman
May 19, 2019
Social Media Influencers

Social Media Influencers

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
May 14, 2019
College Scandal

College Scandal

Katelyn Newton and Annalee Gorman
April 25, 2019
Vaccines in K-12 Children Decreasing

Vaccines in K-12 Children Decreasing

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
April 4, 2019
Schools Want More Than a Valedictorian

Schools Want More Than a Valedictorian

Annalee Gorman and Emily Borg
March 18, 2019
Is The Bachelor as Real as True Love?

Is The Bachelor as Real as True Love?

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
February 26, 2019
Low Funding Affects Teacher Salaries

Low Funding Affects Teacher Salaries

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
An array of Pattitucci’s paintings. The far left picture is a self portrait. Photo provided by Olivia Patitucci

Junior Olivia Pattitucci’s Hobby Turns Into a Passion

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
Companies Buying Your Personal Information

Companies Buying Your Personal Information

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
Valedictorian May Not be Worth the Stress

Valedictorian May Not be Worth the Stress

Emily Borg and Annalee Gorman
February 20, 2019
Strict Parents Make Sneaky Kids

Strict Parents Make Sneaky Kids

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
February 11, 2019
SM Can Identify You

SM Can Identify You

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
February 10, 2019
Anna Chriss Makes Bags for the Homeless

Anna Chriss Makes Bags for the Homeless

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
December 21, 2018
The Future Is Gen Z

The Future Is Gen Z

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
December 21, 2018
Stricter Parents Lead to Sneakier Kids

Stricter Parents Lead to Sneakier Kids

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
December 21, 2018
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Millions of People Leave Calif.

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
December 21, 2018
Nathaniel St. Geme works on a bridge project in his engineering class. St. Geme says the Americans with Diasabilitues Act, which was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush, who died last month, has greatly helped his education. Photo by Alex Lydon.

ADA Helps Students With Disabilities

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
December 21, 2018
Junior Katelyn Kamilos chips the ball out of the rough. Photo by Ed Mahone.

Girls Golf Team Sweeps League

Annalee Gorman and Emily Borg
November 2, 2018
4X4 Debate Heading to Faculty Vote

4X4 Debate Heading to Faculty Vote

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
November 2, 2018
In the photo from the 1969 year- book, Debbie Meyer poses with the medals she won at the Mexico City Olympics in October 1968.

Debbie Meyer’s lasting legacy

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
November 2, 2018
Skater Dasha Kovalenko Glides to Gold Medals

Skater Dasha Kovalenko Glides to Gold Medals

Annalee Gorman, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
From Diplomas to Dropouts

From Diplomas to Dropouts

Annalee Gorman, Mirada Staff
October 4, 2018
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