All Entries in the "In Focus" Category
Compost Pile Disaster!
The Eco Council has certainly left its mark on the school this year by implementing various programs and innovations on campus in hopes of reducing the environmental impact of Sage Ridge. However, this environmentally friendly club has taken a turn for the worst. Two days ago, Jordan Welch (‘14) reported that “peculiar smells seemed to [...]
Next Year’s Awesome Outdoor Education Destinations
Each year, on the third week of school, students from all grades board buses and head to an outdoor destination where they stay for the duration of Outdoor Education Week. Whether it’s rock climbing, whale watching, or travelling to Oregon to attend plays, students get to bond with fellow classmates while they enjoy a week [...]
The New Security System at Sage Ridge
As of March 12, a new security system has been put in place in order to ensure the safety and well-being of students. The new procedures will allow students to be more aware of adults on campus, such as faculty, teachers, and guests, therefore enabling them to identify who belongs in the community. It will [...]
Changes at Sage Ridge
In 1996, community members came together with a collective goal to provide Reno with a great high school education. See where this vision has brought Sage Ridge today.
The Republican Race
Four candidates are out, four remain. Who will be the Republican candidate to take on President Obama?
Joy of the Holiday Season
All across the world, regardless of different customs, much of the population celebrates during this season.
The Power of a Wish
On November 27th, students from the Sage Ridge “Kids For Wish Kids” Club held a fundraiser at Barnes and Noble where they wrapped presents for shoppers hoping to raise money for their cause. The Sage Ridge “Kids For Wish Kids” Club was initiated by Ashley Taylor (‘14), in an effort to raise $5,000 by April of [...]
Give a Helping Hand
We often take for granted the delicious food of Thanksgiving, the presents at Christmas, the fire warming our hands after a cold day, or even the fact that we homes in which to celebrate holidays. These overlooked indulgences often blind us from seeing that there are many people out there who are not able to [...]
Thanksgiving: What are the Worst and Best Foods?
What is the worst food you have ever had for Thanksgiving? Was it dry turkey, cranberries, or a dish you could not even recognize? As Thanksgiving approaches, several people shared their worst Thanksgiving dishes. From brussels sprouts to undercooked turkey, everyone’s least favorite dish was something strange and unexpected. Clair Monteith (‘15) was one student [...]
The Frights of Reno
This Halloween season, haunted houses opened their doors to people of all ages for an evening fraught with hair-raising effects and fun. Several haunted houses have become popular attractions for teenagers in different areas of Reno. The spookiest and most frightening of all these attractions seems to be Slaughterhouse in Meadowood Mall. Slaughterhouse is open [...]
