By Douglas W. MotleySenior Writer Bear invasions at mountain area homes seem to have increased in recent weeks, with California black bears (they’re actually brown in coloration) rummaging through outdoor trash barrels as they wander through neighborhoods after dark....
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor It was a blustery celebration – that describes the weather, not the speeches. The wind blew so ferociously that many caps went flying and one of the graduation arbors toppled over. Before the 185 students graduating from Rim of the World...
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor The Mountain High School graduation ceremony began with Principal Dave Nygren thanking the students’ families for being there “when they needed you. “I can guarantee they are ready to step forward and begin their adult lives.” Nygren told...
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor When muralist Wes Abarca created an eagle mural at Mountain High School – representing the school’s mascot – he did more than just beautify one of the school’s exterior walls. He shared his story with the students, bringing home the...
The Blue Jay Jazz Foundation has awarded its 2021 Future Generation jazz scholarships to three graduating seniors from Rim of the World High School. The recipients were chosen with input from Rim High Music Director Kari Stebbing for exemplary dedication to their...
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor They are four young men who have grown up for most of their lives on the mountain. Four young men who became friends, who have shared memories, who point to some of the same teachers as having inspired them. These four young men are at the...
