ATHLETICS Highlight: Spring Sports Reminder

Ridge View Spring Sports tryouts will begin on February 3, 2014 at 4:00 PM at the appropriate athletic fields behind the school. The Spring Sports beginning that day include: Boys Golf, Track and Field, Baseball, and Softball.

Boys Tennis tryouts will begin February 24, 2014 at 4:00 PM at the tennis courts. 

Athletes must bring the following to the tryouts:

1. A physical date after April 1, 2013
2. Signed parent permission form
3. Health Information Form
4. Concussion Information Acknowledgement Form
5. Birth Certificate 

Health Information Forms and Additional Sport Specific Calendars can be found on the Ridge View Sports website at www.ridgeviewsports.com

These forms need to be completed and on file with our Athletic Trainer, Coach Hoppe (shoppe@richland2.org).  These forms can also be found on the athletic website or you can access them by clicking HERE.  You will also need a copy of your birth certificate on file with our Athletic Director, David Gordon (dgordon@richland2.org).

There is a one-time fee of $25 per year for each student-athlete, payable once final selections for each team have been made. If a student-athlete paid this fee in the fall or winter, you will not have to pay this again to participate in a spring sport.

BlazerFest Needs Sponsors and Business Booths

BlazerFest is currently seeking sponsorships, business contacts, and volunteers for the festival.  BlazerFest is Ridge View's community spring festival sponsored by the RVHS Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) which will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2014 on our campus.  Highlights will include live entertainment, children's activities, concessions, a showcase of Ridge View's success in regard to its major programs and extracurricular opportunities, displays from local businesses, workshops from public service organizations, and a presence by the local fire department, the Richland County Sheriff's office, and Fort Jackson.

Festival Sponsors

We are seeking major retailers and large employers in our communities to participate. If you have business connections or contacts, please click here to access the "Festival Sponsor" letter to share with them. Our deadline for businesses to commit to BlazerFest is Friday, Feb. 28th.

We are seeking sponsorships at the following levels:

• Silver Stallion: $1,000
• Thoroughbred: $500
• Trailblazer: $250

Benefit details for each level are available in the attached letter. The types of companies that fit best for sponsors are:

• Major retailers like Walmart, Target and Academy Sports
• Car dealerships
• Hardware stores like Lowes & Home Depot
• Restaurants like Pizza Hut, Papa John's, Sonic and Wendy's
• Finer dining establishments like Arizona's, Mint Julep and Travinia

When you visit these retailers, please present a copy of the "Festival Sponsor" letter to them and then drop an e-mail to Gary Robinson at gary@1stprioritybdg.com and Dawn Dawson-House at ddawsonhouse@gmail.com so we can possibly follow up.

Business Booths

Additionally, we are seeking small or personal businesses that might be interested in showcasing their services.  Please click here to access the "Business Booths" letter that we would love for you to share with others who may be interested in an opportunity to reach thousands of potential customers.  There are 32 spots available.  The types of businesses that fit best here are:

• Fitness centers and gyms like Gold's Gym
• Insurance agents
• Real estate agents or firms
• Avon or Mary Kay professionals
• Tutoring Services
• Churches seeking new members

Finally, we will have a booth at the Ridge View High School Open House on Tuesday, February 11th, and will share more details about BlazerFest. This will be the best time to sign up for volunteering.

If you have any thoughts, questions, or are interested in volunteering, please call Dawn Dawson-House at 803-665-6674.

REMINDER: Domestic Town Hall Meeting

Meaghan Norman

Did you know...one in 10 adolescents reports being a victim of physical violence by a boyfriend or girlfriend? Please join us at our 2nd Domestic Violence Town Hall on Monday, February 3, 2014 at the Ridge View High School Auditorium from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of raising awareness about dating violence among teens. This event is sponsored by Representative Mia McLeod, S.C. House District 79 in partnership with Ridge View High School and the Richland County Sheriff's Department. The meeting will be moderated by Meaghan Norman of WIS-TV.

Sparkleberry Fair College Scholarships

The Sparkleberry Fair is once again generously offering high school students $1,000 college scholarships. Graduating seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are planning to attend a South Carolina college or university are eligible. A statement of need and a photo are required. Completed applications must be submitted to the Ridge View guidance department by Friday, February 21, 2014. Click on the above image to see the application, which is available on the Richland School District Two website.

ATHLETICS Highlight: Boys Varsity Basketball Wins at RNE

The Ridge View Blazers boys and girls basketball programs both picked up important region wins Friday night at Richland Northeast High School.

The Blazer boys are riding a three game winning streak after the 55-51 over the Cavaliers.  The boys are now 3-3 in region play with a 5-14 overall record.  After being down much of the game and down one heading into the 4th quarter the Blazers out scored RNE 22-17 in the 4th quarter to get the win.  

Blazer Boys Scoring:

Torry Robinson 13, Dextor Foster 11, Tony Washington 2, Malik McLane 2, Justine Alewine 14, Khalil Hopkins 11, Desaun Davis 2

Nigel Chaney 14 was the only RNE Caviler in double figures.

NEXT GAME:

Tuesday, February 4 HOME vs. #1 in AAAA Irmo.  Girls game starts at 6:00 PM with the boys game following at about 7:30 PM.

ACTIVITIES Bulletin: Blaze Defined to Compete Saturday

Blaze Defined, Ridge View's step team will be competing at the Royal Affair Step Competition at Columbia High School tomorrow, February 1, 2014. The show begins at 1 p.m. and admission is $6. Good luck Blaze Defined!

If you cannot make this weekend's competition, Blaze Defined will be stepping at the Step for Change Black History Month Step Competition at South Carolina State University on February 8th. Admission to this event is $5 and the show starts at 2:30 p.m.

If you have any questions about Blaze Defined, please e-mail Ms. Fennell at pfennell@richland2.org or Ms. Knox at aknox@richland2.org.

Picture of Blaze Defined from earlier competition.
Pictured (L to R): Otis Thompson, Jada Williams, Kethan Smith, Yasmine Barnes (captain), Jada Brown (co-captain) Jenai Brown, Keva Jones, and Otissha Thompson

Bell Schedule for Friday, January 31st

Here is the bell schedule for Friday, January 31st.

Early Bird: No classes!

1st Period:  10:40 - 11:25

2nd Period: 11:31 - 12:01

3rd Period:  12:07 - 12:37

4th Period:  12:43 - 1:13

LUNCH:     1:13 - 1:47

5th Period:  1:53 - 2:23

6th Period:  2:29 - 2:59

7th Period:  3:05 - 3:35