Summer recap 2023

Caroline Brandes, Editor-in-Chief

August 12, 2023

The summer of 2023 has certainly been newsworthy. From imploding submarines, to the internet phenomenon of “Barbenheimer”, there hasn’t been a single dull moment. The same could be said for Richland Northeast. Here’s everything you need to know about RNE’s 2023 summer!

Richland School District Two made the decision to install metal detectors in all five of its high schools. Partially due to last year’s threats, all students will be required to walk through a metal detector before they enter the school building.

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RNE is finally construction free! After a three year project, the school has a brand new look! Check below for a before and after.

Richland Two has a brand new superintendent. Following the resignation of Dr. Baron Davis, a search committee selected Dr. Kim Moore, who was officially elected in late June. New school board members were also voted in.

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Aug. 7, the day before school started, incoming freshmen were invited to fresh start, an orientation done by the school. Students heard speeches from Principal Sims, Mrs. Cherry, and even Superintendent Moore. Afterwards, the freshmen toured the school, and located their classes.

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About the Contributors

Caroline Brandes, Editor-in-Chief

Caroline Brandes is a current junior at Richland Northeast High School, where she is involved in Convergence Media Program and the school's Mock Trial team. She acts as Editor-in-Chief of The Saber online publication. In her free time, she does Girl Scouts, and enjoys cooking, reading, and writing. After graduation, she hopes to attend college, and possibly study law.

Alyssa Amaker, Editor-in-Chief

She’s a senior in the IB Diploma program, a student journalist for the Saber online newspaper, and an active part of many clubs around campus including Senior House, Book Club, Gear-Up, and more. After high school, she plans on double majoring in education and English with a minor in French to pursue her passion for teaching modern literature. Outside of school she enjoys reading, writing, and listening to music. If you see her in the hallway, there’s a 99.9% chance that she has her headphones on and a book in hand.