Football has always been a huge part of Mountain View High School. After months of intense game speed practices, the varsity team this year they’ve won most of their games and plan to win more. They also plan to beat Bend High at the Civil War game. “We also want to win state this year,” says Jacob Hollister, senior quarterback. “We can win by working hard.” The JV team is doing well also, winning half of their games so far. They want to go to state and they will with their hard, physical practices. The freshman team is working hard to get a 60-yard touchdown. Our football teams are working hard to make our school proud.

Cross Country:

After five sore practices a week, a lot of perseverance, and having fun together, the Mountain View Cross Country team is ready to race. The Cross Country team this year is doing amazing, and becoming more like a family at every practice. “This is the strongest team ever,” says Aspen Hassell, a junior on the JV team. “Were going to beat Summit this year; they better watch their backs!” With that confidence, they will do it. The coach’s advice helps the team to remember to work together and be focused. “Commit yourself to everything you do, together we are limitless!”

Volleyball:

The Mountain View High School varsity volleyball team is working extra hard this year trying to prove people (who think they can’t win their games) wrong. All the while, they are having fun and trying to get to state. They will, if they keep the positive attitude. The JV team is winning a lot while becoming closer as the sport season goes on. Their team goal is planning to beat Summit.

Water polo:

They Mountain View Water Polo team is doing great this year. They practice 5 days a week from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, trying to work hard to accomplish their goal; they want to beat Summit this year. “We have all good players, and were doing okay,” says John Murphy, junior. With that talent, they work the players hard, make goals, and good driving to accomplish their goal.

Cyclist:

The newest sport in the Bend La Pine Schools is one that everyone should join. If you like mountain biking, racing and just having fun, then biking is definitely for you. They practice twice a week and on Saturday, they race against different teams around Oregon. Their goal is to beat Corvallis because they came second in state last year. They also need more girls to join to get a better advantage. If you’re a cyclist, then this sport is for you.

Girls Soccer:

The girl’s varsity soccer team is doing really well this year. “All the girls are playing well together,” Edna Ibarra, junior. They are working hard to become the best Mountain View varsity soccer team. Like the boys and the girl’s JV soccer team, their major rival is Summit.

]]> http://www.mvhsviewpoints.com/news/fall-sports/feed/ 0 http://www.mvhsviewpoints.com/news/something-for-everyone-at-mvhs-clubs/ http://www.mvhsviewpoints.com/news/something-for-everyone-at-mvhs-clubs/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:24:13 +0000 averyvanduzer http://www.mvhsviewpoints.com/?p=1759 By Sarah Robinson and Avery Van Duzer

This year there are many old and new clubs at MVHS. From the Equestrian team to Drama club, there’s something to suit anyone, if you take the chance to look. Here are some summaries of a few you might enjoy.

Now into its second year at Mountain View, Zumba Club has become a popular success. Run by sophomore Jami Smith, Zumba welcomes dancers of all ability levels. Zumba, a Latin inspired fitness program, is a great way to get exercise while having fun. They meet once a week to dance to both Latin and pop songs. Come and join old and new friends in the auditorium foyer Mondays from three to four-fifteen.

Mountain View also has the great advantage of holding a club called the National Honors Society, a partially exclusive club run by Mrs. Layne and Mrs. Romero. This student function is for people who care about their grade and their community. The Honors Society is recommended for those who have a GPA at or above 3.5, and those who need community service hours and something good to put on a college application. They meet every the second Tuesday of every month at lunch in Tuesdays in Layne’s room, and the club president Mckenzie Gillespie usually runs the meetings. Anyone fitting qualifications (and even some who don’t) are welcome, so come by Mrs. Layne’s room and feel free to participate.

If you like to get down and dirty (we mean it), then look no further than the Cyclocross team. Mr. Fox runs the team, which is a combination of students from high schools all around central Oregon. They meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at Northwest Crossing and races take place during the weekend. Either mountain or cyclocross bikes are required along with biking shoes and a helmet. If you wish to join, talk to Mr. Fox in B5 for more information.

Club Listing

• American Red Cross club
• Be The Change club
• Club Hope
• Drama club
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• FFA/ Ag.
• Gay-Straight Alliance
• Green Club
• Interact Club
• Link Crew
• Mentor’s Club
• Mock Trial Club/Team
• National Honor Society
• Newspaper
• NJROTC
• Outdoor Club
• Robotics
• School to Careers
• Skills USA
• SOS Brigade Japanese Anime, Manga, and Cos. Play
• Sparrow Club
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Yearbook
• Zumba
• Cheerleading
• Dance team
• Equestrian team
• LaCrosse
• Nordic Ski team
• Water Polo

Being locked out of a classroom is embarassing

Even though you wake up a little bit later than usual, you know you are going to be late to school. You finish your breakfast in the car as you speed along. Luckily there is no traffic, but you can’t seem to find a parking space anywhere. When at last you do, you realize you only have three minutes to get to class. You race across the school and through the doors… then you realize you forgot your backpack. You rush to your car but the late bell rings as if mocking you. Finally, you reach your first period class. You already know the penalty for being late but you have to try. You reach for the doorknob and turn the handle. Your stomach drops when you hear the dull thud of the lock. You’re too late.
This year, Mountain View High School has a new policy on being tardy- if your late, your locked out until the teacher takes roll and lets you in. Most of the students find this very annoying. “It’s a waste of time because you sit outside the class doing nothing and not learning,” says Jeron Robbins, freshman. “You don’t learn and you’re missing class time.” Jeron is just one of many individuals who dislike the tardy sweeps. Some think there are other ways to do count a tardy. “I think they should just count a tardy when you come in late instead of missing class work,” says Maureen McCarthy, junior. “I would hate walking in after being locked out; it’s embarrassing.”
So why do we have this new system? The school thinks this will be a better way to count tardys when kids are late. Andi use to be the person who checked the kids who were late to class. Now, she doesn’t have this job anymore. “We changed some things in the attendance office for grade purposes,” she says. “ It helps the students realize that in the real world you can’t be late to a job or a business meeting.” Some teachers like the tardy sweeps and thinks it’s an effective way to count a tardy as well. It eliminates disturbances in the class when people walk in noisily. “It ends disruption in classes. Kids don’t walk in late anymore, and interrupt the teacher.”
Even though it might be inconvenient for us students, this is the new rule. Next time your going to your class and running just a little late, be sure to come in early to avoid being locked out of the room and being embarrassed in front of your fellow peers.