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One student at Red Cloud High School defied the negative statistics that continue to plague young people on Pine Ridge. Not only is nineteen-year-old Jacob Rosales going to college this fall, but he was accepted into seven of the nation's eight Ivy Leagues.
September 8, 2017For Marissa, Red Cloud's valedictorian in 2006, finding common ground with others has made all the difference in her life. Her experience moving halfway across the country and working as a nurse...Read More
September 5, 2017Mikayla Patton was halfway through high school before she had the chance to take her first art classes, first in photography and then in drawing. But her teachers immediately recognized her talent and...Read More
August 25, 2017After going to college in San Francisco, teaching abroad in Japan, and earning his Master's Degree at Columbia University in New York City, graduate Maka Akan Najin Clifford '05 fulfilled his dream of returning to Red Cloud's...Read More
August 22, 2017This month marks the beginning of a new school year. And that mean's Red Cloud's buses are once again on the roads, crisscrossing the 3,500 square miles that make up the Pine Ridge Reservation...Read More
August 15, 2017After developing a breadth of knowledge through a variety of educational and professional experiences, Tamera is now focused on supporting effective education in South Dakota schools and reconnecting high school students with their Lakota values...Read More
August 10, 2017This summer, a group of six talented Red Cloud graduates returned to campus to serve as interns in the Community Relations office. As a team, they learned to give campus tours to visitors, to assist in the work of Red Cloud's advancement staff, and...Read More
August 4, 2017The year's conference was one of the largest in recent years—and members of Red Cloud's parish team worked tirelessly to make the conference a success. From serving on the planning committee and leading workshops and...Read More
August 3, 2017In August, Red Cloud was featured in two deeply stirring articles published in The Atlantic magazine. Both pieces look closely about the ways in which Native youth on the Pine Ridge Reservation...Read More
July 28, 2017As a child, Micheal Two Bulls was surrounded by creativity. As part of a large extended family of Native artists, Michael watched his aunts and uncles create everything from intricate beadwork and work carvings to contemporary...Read More
July 21, 2017Audrey Jacobs, The Heritage Center's Museum Educator, is passionate about bringing the collection into the classroom and inspiring students to create their own art. This summer she organized a range of activities for Red Cloud's summer school students...Read More
July 18, 2017The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Corporation for National and Community Service recently awarded Red Cloud a highly competitive, one-year AmeriCorps grant...Read More
July 13, 2017Each day, community members engage in active dialogue on both Jesuit and Lakota spirituality. And together, their shared practice defines Red Cloud's mission and identity...Read More
July 12, 2017The Red Cloud Indian Art Show is a juried competition, awarding over $7,000 in prizes in 24 different categories. With over 80 artists and 150 new works, it is our pleasure to announce this year's winners...Read More
July 10, 2017Her personality and drive have led her to pursue a career in nursing that involves working 13-hour night shifts in the High Risk Labor and Delivery Department at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha...Read More
July 5, 2017For sisters Carrie and Brianna Beard—both recent Red Cloud graduates—learning to speak the Lakota language isn't something they do for themselves. It's about restoring the strength of their culture and community...Read More
June 30, 2017Pastoral associate Angie Stover has been a driving force in planning the annual Tekakwitha Conference. "It's an opportunity for people to rejoice in the fact...Read More
June 21, 2017All through this winter, the pure white walls in The Heritage Center's gallery were alive with the vibrant color and bold graphics of "Native Pop." Created by a collective of established and emerging Native artists, the exhibition uses the power of...Read More
June 19, 2017After five years as Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Moira Coomes has been named Red Cloud Indian School's new Superintendent of Schools, the first woman to hold the position...Read More
June 13, 2017One student at Red Cloud High School defied the negative statistics that continue to plague young people on Pine Ridge. Not only is nineteen-year-old Jacob Rosales going to college this fall, but he was accepted into seven of the nation's eight Ivy Leagues...Read More
June 9, 2017Kaylynn believes that higher education holds the key to a bright future for her community. Just as teachers at Red Cloud gave Kaylynn the push to believe that college was possible, her role as a Jump Start Advisor at the South Dakota School of Mines...Read More
June 7, 2017For five of Red Cloud Indian School's newest graduates, the last year has been filled with opportunities to explore the world of science. Each student was selected to participate in the Native American Healthcare Scholars Program...Read More
May 26, 2017Last fall, a group of Red Cloud students took part in a ceremonial buffalo kill. The Lakota people have a historical, deeply spiritual connection to the buffalo—or tȟatȟáŋka. As part of a school service program, this group of young men wanted to teach...Read More
May 25, 2017On a recent Sunday afternoon, the stirring sounds of traditional Lakota drumming drifted from inside Holy Rosary Church and across Red Cloud Indian School's campus. Inside, a group of families, relatives, and friends gathered for a special Mass...Read More
May 23, 2017Each summer, for nearly half a century, the Red Cloud Indian Art Show has celebrated the work of Native artists from tribes across North America. As the only show of its kind held on a reservation, it has emerged...Read More
May 22, 2017This weekend, Red Cloud Indian School held its high school graduation—and the 42 members of the class of 2017 completed one more step in their educational journeys...Read More
May 20, 2017We sat down with six seniors and talk about their upcoming plans, lessons they've learned from their time at Red Cloud and dreams for the future...Read More
May 8, 2017Once each month, Carmen Little Iron opens the doors of The Heritage Center's gift shop and prepares to welcome artists from across the Pine Ridge Reservation. Wednesdays are buying days, when artists come to share their most recent work...Read More
May 5, 2017As a child, Rochelle Goings watched both her grandparents practice the ancient art of quillwork—a skill that had been passed down to them by their own ancestors. As members of the Red Cloud family, they served as keepers of this traditional Native art form...Read More
April 27, 2017Red Cloud High School students spend the vast majority of their class time grappling with advanced concepts in math, exploring new periods in history, or mastering new conversations in the Lakota language. But this week, as part of a series of Healthy Life Choices...Read More
April 21, 2017At Red Cloud, education isn't just about what happens inside the classroom: the goal is to provide holistic support that nurtures each student's mind, body, and spirit. Student-athletes like Mariah say that being involved in sports makes them stronger...Read More
April 6, 2017From rigorous academic training to the challenge of working with nervous patients, Tracy's drive and commitment to her goals has propelled her to success in her career...Read More
April 1, 2017In Denise Brown Eyes' family, quilting is an artform that has been passed down from one generation to the next. Growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation, her first role models were her many aunts who taught her to sew...Read More
March 30, 2017The process of preparing for college—from selecting schools and writing admissions essays to applying for scholarships and financial aid—can quickly become overwhelming. And that's exactly why Red Cloud has created a holistic system to support students...Read More
March 23, 2017Red Cloud's partnership with the Magis program began over a decade ago, and over the years, more than 20 Magis volunteers have served on campus as core members of the teaching staff...Read More
March 20 2017On a crisp fall morning this winter, a group of kindergarteners at Red Cloud Indian School gathered around their teacher to listen to the classic story Where the Wild Things Are. But the teachers in this particular classroom did something different...Read More
March 10, 2017Each spring members of Red Cloud's senior class wait patiently for news about the scholarships they hope to earn and the colleges they hope to attend. And last month, seven seniors received the exciting news they were waiting for...Read More
March 7, 2017Native poet and indigenous language advocate Natalie Diaz will be on campus this week as part of The Heritage Center's Visiting Poet Series. In addition to leading workshops with Red Cloud high school students...Read More
February 8, 2017The art of carving pipestone runs in Virgil Poafpybitty's blood. Growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation, he watched as his grandfather created intricate pipes, even helping at times...Read More
January 26, 2017Next month, in honor of Fr. Zuern's legacy, his alma mater—Marquette University—will host an exhibition featuring 21 priceless pieces from The Heritage Center's...Read More
January 23, 2017Each year, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) hosts a one-of-a-kind, national conference focused on advancing the work of Native scholars in the STEM fields...Read More
January 18, 2017Over the last year, the LLP team has been hard at work writing, editing, and publishing their own Lakota readers. These brightly illustrated story books are designed to help students...Read More
January 13, 2017Almost every Friday afternoon, the sounds of beautiful, historical hymns float over the radio waves and across the rolling hills of the Pine Ridge Reservation. The familiar melodies come from the Christian tradition—but the words themselves...Read More
January 11, 2017High school faculty, staff and students gathered in the Paul "Dizzy" Trout Memorial Fieldhouse to celebrate and honor the many student participants in the 40th Annual Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI) held in December...Read More
January 5, 2017On a frigid morning in December, Red Cloud parishioners from across the reservation gathered in the warmth of Christ the King Church, in the small community of Porcupine, SD. They came together for a day-long retreat designed to support...Read More
posted Decemeber 20, 2016Recently, a fourth grade teacher at Red Cloud Indian School asked a group of her students to reflect on what it means to be able to learn Lakota, the language of their ancestors. One by one, they answered with excitement...Read More
posted Decemeber 12, 2016Audrey Jacobs, The Heritage Center's museum educator, has always understood the power of images. As an art museum educator, she has focused her career on using artwork to enrich students' learning experiences...Read More
posted December 6, 2016Growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Melissa Hill's childhood curiosity blossomed into a passion for creating objects of both beauty and meaning. When she was just seven years old, her grandmother...Read More
posted November 28, 2016She never expected to pursue a career in healthcare, but in 2008, a chance meeting led her to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). She found her calling in emergency medicine and set out on a journey...Read More
posted November 18, 2016Myles believes in using art to build cultural awareness—and she knew immediately she wanted to be involved in developing the Horse Nation Exhibition. She was inspired by the stories and histories of people...Read More
posted November 4, 2016For Lorri Ann, growing up on the reservation meant that art was always an intrinsic part of daily life. Exploring the Badlands as a child, she would immerse herself in creating something new with the objects...Read More
posted November 9, 2016When Marlee Kelly '16 was a freshman at Red Cloud, she developed a strong bond with her English teacher Clare Huerter. Over the next four years, Clare became a trusted mentor...Read More
posted October 13, 2016After spending the first part of her life in California, Kyla Woodard returned to the Pine Ridge Reservation and found her cultural community and spiritual home...Read More
posted September 28, 2016While the craft of star quilting is often passed down from generation to generation, artist Juanita Kelso took it upon herself to learn how to create the beautiful star quilts that she creates today...Read More
posted September 21, 2016Over a year ago, The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School and artist and filmmaker Keith BraveHeart began creating a new exhibition celebrating the bond between horses and Native peoples on the Great Plains...Read More
posted September 13, 2016On the first day high schoolers returned to Red Cloud for the school year, new principal Clare Huerter was beaming. She'd been waiting all summer to see the students again...Read More
posted September 9, 2016On Friday, September 2, the Red Cloud community experienced a terrifying blow. After a long day of school, one of Red Cloud's buses was struck head-on by a car traveling at high speed...Read More
posted September 1, 2016The colorful and intricate materials used in traditional Lakota art often capture the attention of young eyes and tiny hands. Amanda Simmons '04 picked up her first beading materials when she was only eight years old...Read More
posted August 30, 2016Each day this summer, Red Cloud graduate Jazzlyn Weston '16 watched the sun rise and set around the Crazy Horse Memorial's rocky mountain peak. Out her window, she could see the carved face...Read More
posted August 22, 2016This summer, Jacob spent eight weeks in a lab at NIH's National Institute on Aging working alongside some of the world's top scientists seeking breakthroughs in the fight against Parkinson's Disease...Read More
posted August 19, 2016This summer, at the request of Kilgore's own descendants, his stunning collection became a part of The Heritage Center's. Kilgore's family always wanted a museum to care of his beloved artwork...Read More
posted August 15, 2016The powerful and irrevocable bond between the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ and the Horse Nation is the subject of a groundbreaking exhibition set to open at The Heritage Center in the fall of 2016. More than a year ago, Heritage Center Director Mary Maxon started a series of...Read More
posted August 09, 2016Summer brought a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of another successful year at Red Cloud Indian School. It also turns the final page on another chapter for Red Cloud's Volunteer Program...Read More
posted August 05, 2016Walking through either of Red Cloud's campuses, around nearly every corner you will find a volunteer serving the community. They might be teaching kindergarteners how plants grow, preparing the students to nurture their own plants in the school greenhouse...Read More
posted July 29, 2016Seven dynamic speakers took to the stage to share lessons from their own lives, two of whom have deep roots at Red Cloud Indian School: graduate Elyssa (Sierra) Concha '13, a student in elementary education at Black Hills State University, and rising senior and poet Marcus Ruff '17...Read More
posted July 15, 2016Over the course of this past year, a group of 27 young people from parishes across the reservation have been preparing for this momentous occasion in their lives...Read More
posted July 13, 2016Growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Elaine Yellow Horse never expected to become a role model for young people...Read More
posted July 06, 2016Nakina Mills' connection to Red Cloud runs deep. She first walked onto campus at three years old as a pre-kindergarten student—and stayed until graduating as class...Read More
posted July 01, 2016On warm summer days, classrooms are often quiet and empty. But during the month of June, Red Cloud students' voices filled the hallways as they created and illustrated their own works of art. Led by The Heritage Center's Museum Educator...Read More
posted June 30, 2016This summer at Red Cloud, students taking summer courses are studying history, math and science in the standard way—at a desk and inside the classroom. But they are also experiencing a different kind of learning: outside...Read More
posted June 21, 2016Red Cloud rising junior Elizabeth Cabrera beams as she shares her newest sentences learned during Red Cloud's 3rd Annual Lakota Language Summer Camp. Elizabeth has been learning Lakota at Red Cloud since she...Read More
posted June 14, 2016This fall, three Red Cloud seniors will take their place in the class of 2020 at three of the nation's most elite colleges. Between them—Marlee Kelly, Jacob Cousin, Bobby Pourier—they were accepted at four of the eight...Read More
posted June 10, 2016For the last twenty years, the award-winning photojournalist Father Donald Doll, S.J. has stood behind the camera, capturing images that reflect the beauty of Native culture...Read More
posted June 6, 2016The spring season brought some extraordinary accomplishments for other student-athletes at Red Cloud. Jack Fast Wolf—who graduated as part of Red Cloud's class of 2016—placed 5th at the state...Read More
posted June 5, 2016The Red Cloud Indian Art Show is a juried competition, awarding over $7,000 in prizes in 24 different categories. With over 80 artists and 200 new works, it is our pleasure to announce this year's winners...Read More
posted June 4, 2016For the last 48 years, The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School has hosted one of the country's most unique art exhibitions—a celebration of Native art actually held on Native land, on the grassy plains of the Pine Ridge...Read More
posted May 26, 2016Jacob Cousin '16 will continue his education at Brown Univeristy, studying theatre and dance. He spent last summer at Brown to participate in their prestigious TheatreBridge program. As a Gates Millenium Scholar...Read More
posted May 20, 2016We sat down with a few of our 2016 graduates after finals were complete to learn a bit more about their plans for the future. Meet Dylan, Matagi, John, Brianna, Terrell and Jazzlyn for a glimpse...Read More
posted May 17, 2016After graduating from Red Cloud with a Gates Scholarship in hand, Dylan Fills Pipe '08 began his studies at Creighton University and discovered a new passion for public health. Since graduation...Read More
posted May 16, 2016Shawn Espinosa '97 works primarily with parfleche as means of "keeping the tradition alive." Growing up in the Lakeside community near Oglala, SD, Shawn found himself drawn to the traditional practices of creating Lakota art...Read More
posted May 12, 2016On Thursday, May 12, U.S. Secretary of Education John King visited Red Cloud Indian School to take part in a daylong forum on the state of Native education. Over 150 federal officials, Native educators...Read More
posted May 2, 2016Spring is a time of new beginnings at Red Cloud Indian School. The hallways are filled with talk of the future—of starting college, exploring careers, and dreaming of new possibilities...Read More
posted May 4, 2016On Wednesday mornings, Angie Stover wakes before dawn to make enough fresh bread to serve friends and parish members across the Pine Ridge community. Under her watch as pastoral associate at Sacred Heart Church...Read More
posted April 22, 2016The entire Red Cloud community will come together to mark the 46th annual celebration of Earth Day. Across both campuses, students, teachers, and staff are preparing to get involved in a range of Earth Day activities...Read More
posted April 20, 2016Spoken word—an art form that combines poetry with performance—has captured the hearts and minds of Red Cloud Indian School students. Many have written and performed their own poetry through Tȟéča Wówapi Káǧa Okȟólakičhiye...Read More
posted April 18, 2016Red Cloud High School seniors, Trista Merrival and Jack Fast Wolf, signed letters of intent to play sports at the collegiate level. Trista will play basketball for College of Saint Mary and Jack will run cross country...Read More
posted April 15, 2016From 1,800 miles away Mike Welch could hear the drumming all along. He could feel the vibrations from soft steps as the children danced to the drumbeats. He could smell the sweet dust in the air...Read More
posted April 13, 2016The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School has been selected to participate in the Museum Assessment Program (MAP). Through guided self-study and on-site consultation with a museum professional, participation in MAP will empower...Read More
posted April 6th, 2016Over the last several months, 5th through 8th graders have been learning to program and control their own robots. It's all part of a new learning module designed to help empower students with new computer science skills...Read More
posted April 1, 2016At a time when many young people are swamped with the pressures of high school life, a 15-year old Miranda Red Cloud was also learning the artwork of the Oglala Lakota people...Read More
posted March 31, 2016Early each morning in Red Cloud's cafeteria, Lakota "Breeze" Fast Wolf loves to sit and greet her smiling first graders as they prepare for the school day ahead. As an AmeriCorps member at Red Cloud...Read More
posted March 29, 2016During his time at Red Cloud, Ken Franks '08 took a class in chemistry and developed a fascination with science. After graduating, he went on to study at Fort Lewis College, earning a degree in Public Health...Read More
posted March 21, 2016Today, fourth graders are learning about the power of storytelling in their own lives—and for their own generation. With support from the Better Way Foundation and the Indian Mission School Network, the fourth grade classrooms are launching "Our Community Story"...Read More
posted March 18, 2016As a child growing up outside Tulsa, Oklahoma, artist Bryan Parker was constantly drawing. After high school, craving direction, Bryan enlisted in the Army. He spent 14 months deployed in Iraq, but he never forgot his love of art and self-expression...Read More
posted March 9, 2016When Red Cloud counselor Alicia Adams arrived on campus over three years ago, she immediately fell in love with the talent, joy, and promise she saw in her students..At the same time, she quickly recognized the extraordinary challenges that many Red Cloud students face...Read More
posted February 29, 2016For the Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota people who make up the Seven Councils Fire, the horse is more than just an animal. Rather than a tool used for work or travel, the horse has been cherished as kin since its reintroduction to North America more than three centuries ago...Read More
posted February 26, 2016Over time, Red Cloud Indian School has been a fortunate recipient of thousands of labels, providing books, library equipment and playground materials, according to Red Cloud Librarian Kathleen Siebrasse-Wittenberg...Read More
posted February 16, 2016Recently, Red Cloud staff, teachers, and students welcomed representatives from AdvancED to campus, located in Pine Ridge. AdvancED is a leading non-profit, non-partisan educational organization that has conducted rigorous...Read More
posted February 11, 2016As graduating seniors at Red Cloud Indian School, Justin and Wayne were awarded the distinguished Horatio Alger State Scholarship last week, making them two of only 556 students nationwide to receive the scholarship...Read More
posted February 6, 2016In parishes around the country community members gather to train and grow as lay leaders. The same is true on Monday evenings on the Pine Ridge Reservation where Lakota lay leaders are busy with coursework and conversations of faith...Read More
posted February 5, 2016Native poet and artist Tanaya Winder will perform her spoken word poetry at a free performance Wednesday evening March 2, 2016, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Cuny Commons at Red Cloud Indian School...Read More
posted February 4, 2016The Heritage Center's gallery walls are now covered with vibrant, intricate quilts.Some feature the traditional sunburst design of the Lakota quilts that are often presented as ceremonial gifts to honor or remember loved ones...Read More
posted January 20, 2016Since 2008, Red Cloud Indian School (RCIS) and its partners have advanced what they call the Lakota Language Project (LLP), a K-12 Lakota language curriculum focused on developing lifelong language leaners...Read More
posted December 21, 2015Winter storm Echo—dumping nearly a foot of snow in the region—did not put a damper on this year's 39th Annual Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI), a tournament of the mind and body. This year's LNI challenged our students and athletes to test their limits...Read More
posted December 14, 2015Tis' the season to be merry! Students of Red Cloud Elementary and Our Lady of Lourdes, wearing their holiday best, celebrated the Christmas season in fun musical fashion! From a cappella classics to joyous sing-alongs, the annual Christmas concerts were the biggest hits...Read More
posted December 4, 2015The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School is proud to announce submission are now open for the 2nd Annual Tȟéča Tȟawókaǧe (Young People's Creations)...Read More
posted November 30, 2015The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School hosted a Call for Entry to artists who work with quilts and other textiles. This opportunity was open to enrolled members of Federally Recognized Tribes...Read More
posted November 05, 2015The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School kicked off its first-ever Visiting Poet Series. The new series includes public performances and workshops with students from area schools. The Heritage Center welcomed...Read More
posted October 26, 2015Recently 428 new library books were donated to the elementary libraries of Red Cloud Indian School (RCIS) and Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) from Coughlan Companies. Coughlan is a family owned business based...Read More
posted October 23, 2015Sitting in the assistant principal's office in the elementary school, Moira Coomes types away at her computer. "The great thing about this project is that we set these goals and we are now getting to a point where...Read More
posted October 21, 2015Buses full of students from schools across the Pine Ridge Reservation pulled onto Red Cloud Indian School's campus to participate in the 2015 Pine Ridge Planning Days. Over 40 state and regional colleges and universities from the midwest...Read More
posted October 16, 2015
On Thursday, October 15th, Fr. George Winzenburg, S.J., president of Red Cloud Indian School, welcomed South Dakota Senator John Thune and Representative Kristi Noem as they stopped by for a visit...Read More
posted October 02, 2015We were honored to welcome to campus Dr. Dana Mohler-Faria, president emeritus of Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. Dr. Mohler-Faria has brought about some great improvements and progress for our students...Read More
posted September 24, 2015 This is what we are all about," Fr. Peter Klink, the Vice President for Mission and Identity, said about the address of Pope Francis to a joint session of Congress on September 24...Read More
posted September 18th, 2015"Bill had great faith and a very large heart. It is wonderful to be able to celebrate the ways in which he touched so many lives here on the Pine Ridge Reservation and in the Diocese of Rapid City," said Fr. Peter Klink, S.J., who served as president of Red Cloud...Read More
posted August 26th, 2015January Tobacco '13 graduated as valedictorian from Red Cloud High School and has continued to thrive in her studies at Stanford University. She is about to start her third year and will be the Ethnic Theme Associate at the Native Theme house Muwekma...Read More
posted August 20, 2015Each year the Red Cloud Indian School community is fortunate to include a Jesuit in the regency stage of his formation. Recent "regency greats" have included founding Editor-in-Chief of The Jesuit Post Paddy Gilger, S.J., Creighton University President...Read More
posted August 14, 2015On July 22nd, twenty members of Red Cloud Indian School's parish, who are members of the Pine Ridge Reservation Kateri Circle, journeyed to Alexandria, Louisiana to attend the 76th Annual Tekakwitha Conference...Read More
posted July 31, 2015It is his second summer at the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Neurological Disease and Stroke, Bobby Pourier '16 has been participating in research focused on Parkinson's disease...Read More
posted July 21, 2015For the past 16 years, Swan has served in a variety of capacities within Indian Education. He has served Indian students as a Teacher (including here at Red Cloud in 2000 teaching social studies)...Read More
posted July 19, 2015Eight rising sophomores from Red Cloud Indian School—Joshua, Emily, Masina, Kane, James, Lala, Lorna, and Liz—were selected to participate in the Bridge Program at Bridgewater State University (BSU) located in Massachusetts...Read More
posted July 17, 2015The summer can be a time of quiet reflection on Red Cloud Indian School's campus with students on summer break. Yet the sound of basketballs and sneakers can be heard on the gym floor. This summer the Lakȟótiya Škíŋčiyapi...Read More
posted July 6, 2015Traveling 2,000 miles is an adventure. Spending a summer that far away from home, however, is daunting. But Red Cloud High School senior Jacob Cousin '16 is loving every minute of it. That is because Jacob is in residence at Brown University...Read More
posted June 25, 2015If you were to visit Red Cloud Indian School, chances are you would be treated to a tour by Rilda Means '08 or Jimi LaPointe '03. You might start your tour in the award-winning Holy Rosary Church. And after a walk back through time, recounting notable events...Read More
posted June 24, 2015During the summer, buses line the front of the school every morning and afternoon. Students are in the classroom, in the lunchroom and on the playground five days a week. Although the school year ended, 132 students eager to continue their education...Read More
posted June 19, 2015It was a misty and rainy morning as camp staff, parents and students began checking in for the 2nd Annual Maȟpíya Lúta Owáyawa Lakȟól'iya Wičhóthi. During the four-day camp Red Cloud Indian School students and alumni engaged in language-learning...Read More
posted June 10, 2015by Sierra Concha (Class of 2013)Today marks the first day of the 2nd Annual Lakȟól'iya Wičhóthi (Lakota Language Camp). There were spots for thirteen students this year and all are full...Read More
posted June 10, 2015The Red Cloud Indian Art Show is a juried competition, awarding over $7,000 in prizes in 24 different categories. It is our pleasure to announce those winners...Read More
posted June 9, 2015Smaller pieces, making for a distinct visual experience. New and long-time artists exploring new mediums. History and modern interpretation colliding on canvas. This year's Red Cloud Indian Art Show continues to impress, surprise, and redefine...Read More
posted May 27, 2015Skies were grey but their spirits were not. The morning of Saturday May 23, our graduates stepped across the stage with the support of their families cheering them on to the next step of their journey...Read More
posted May 18, 2015We caught up with some of our 2015 graduates as they were cleaning out their lockers and preparing for graduation this weekend. Meet our seniors...
posted May 9, 2015Earlier this month, with generous support from the Lannan Foundation and Santa Fe Arts Institute, The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School invited acclaimed documentary photographer Carlan Tapp...
posted May 5, 2015Bobby is busily planning his summer and his future between homework, after-school programming, an active social and community life. This summer he'll be returning to the National Institutes of Health...
posted April 27, 2015IN THE NEWS - KELOlandThe school welcomed students from across the reservation to Red Cloud's Earth Day celebration and environmental science fair.
posted April 17, 2015IN THE NEWS - SDPBStudents traveled to historic petroglyphs in the sacred Black Hills during a recent field trip as part of an ongoing effort to connect Lakota culture and language, art, and...
posted April 7, 2015IN THE NEWS - Rapid City JournalRed Cloud's Lakota Language Department chair, Philomine Lakota was featured in the Sunday edition of the Rapid City Journal for her work...
posted March 25, 2015IN THE NEWS - Loyola Marymount UniversityLoyola Marymount University will send two full-time post-graduate volunteers to Red Cloud Indian School next academic year. The volunteers...
posted March 19, 2015The Heritage Center is taking their mission to the next level with the announcement of their community-influenced art project focusing on the connection between the Šúŋkawakȟaŋ Oyáte (the Horse Nation) and Native peoples of the northern plains.
posted March 13, 2015"Our AmeriCorps members have a tremendous impact in the school," says Ted Hamilton, Red Cloud's superintendent. Each year at Red Cloud Indian School, AmeriCorps members provide upwards of 40,000 hours of service...
posted March 12, 2015Counselor and coach, Amanda Carlow was featured on the front page of the Rapid City Journal for her good work as a counselor, community activist and winning girls basketball coach. Coach Carlow has worked tirelessly...
posted March 5, 2015IN THE NEWS - The VolanteThe following article was published in The Volante, the University of South Dakota's student-run newspaper and news website. Colton Sierra graduated from Red Cloud...
posted February 27, 2015Philomine Lakota has been nominated for the Life Changer of the Year Award from National Life Group. She has taught the Lakota language at Red Cloud for nearly a decade...
posted February 20, 2015Alyssa, a first grader, says her two favorite things are reading and "making things that go with books." Every month...
posted February 6, 2015"Growing up is both a period of great excitement and opportunity, and a time of challenge and temptation," says Meagan McMahon, a teacher in the spiritual formation department. "We created this retreat to help...
posted January 30, 2015To celebrate, Red Cloud held special Masses, school spirit projects, writing contests, and community events for staff, students and families. Through these events, the school focused on the value of spiritual formation education for our students and our community.
posted January 27, 2015The Horatio Alger Scholarship aims to support deserving young people who have overcome challenges in their lives in order to pursue higher education. Now Jaime is looking to the future with wide eyes and nervous excitement. "When I looked at my email and I saw...
posted January 29, 2015Teachers came together to focus on incorporating DBQs into their classroom—also known as 'Document Based Questions.' During a recent workshop, presenters asked them to consider something utterly fundamental, yet often overlooked: What is the question we are looking to answer in this document?
posted January 29, 2015Did you know up to 60% of High School Students experience dating violence before graduation? And, of those who experienced it, 25% of teens will tell no one. Today, each and every Red Cloud High School student learned...
posted January 26, 2015Red Cloud graduates should have achievement and fluency levels that enable them to both enroll in the college or university of their choice and be prepared to meet or exceed the college success rates of their peers nationwide. The ultimate goal is to increase...
posted January 15, 2015As we step into 2015, we reflect on where we came from and consider what we are growing toward. Our Pastoral Coordinator, Veronica Valandra, has curated a list of some of the most important events and developments from 2014...
posted January 10, 2015In this article, Bobby '16 explains his motivation for becoming involved in his community and working to inspire his classmates and future generations of students at Red Cloud Indian School and across the reservation. On January 8 and 9, Bobby, joined others for an informative...
posted January 08, 2015While many schools around the country shy away from topics of faith and spirituality, Red Cloud Indian School incorporates not one but two spiritual philosophies into nearly every aspect of a student's educational experience. This model...
IN THE NEWS - South Dakot Public Broadcastingposted December 27, 2014Red Cloud students earned both first and third places in the LNI Lakota Language Bowl. South Dakota Public Broadcasting spoke with Philomine about Red Cloud's success with the languagend the competition at LNI.
posted December 22, 2014On December 21, Summer hosted a Holiday Party for teens and young adults, from at the Rockyford School north of Red Cloud Indian School near the Badlands. The party for youth ages 13-24 reflects Summer's passions: health and wellness, service and music.
posted December 21, 2014After four amazing days of academic and athletic competitions, the Red Cloud Indian School Crusaders have earned praise and accolades in multiple categories from Basketball to Cheerleading to Lakota Language.
posted December 18, 2014Tama tȟá owóuŋspe él wayáwa wikčémna éhuŋni kiŋ wičhíte naškáŋškaŋ itówapi uŋ Lakȟótiya wóglakapi waŋ káǧapi. — Need a translation? You'll have to ask a Red Cloud Indian School student.
posted December 4, 2014It was just as he remembered in his dream; a vision the night before. A large male buffalo stood on a ridge near Slim Buttes, just north of the Red Cloud campus. Steam rose from the shaggy animal's nostels in the quiet, frosty-blue lustre of early morning on the reservation. For a few moments everthing was still and quiet.
posted November 26, 2014Earlier this week, students and professors from Colorado State University joined together with students from Oglala Lakota College in the gym at Red Cloud Indian School with one goal: Demystify science.
posted November 24, 2014Students at Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School (OLL) returned to applause last Friday, smiling ear to ear after students took first place in multiple competitions at the annual Shannon County Speech Contest.
IN THE NEWS - America Magazineposted November 17, 2014America Magazine immerses you in the sights and sounds of celebration at Red Cloud, while letting the students speak for themselves, about the challenges they've overcome, and the hopes they dream moving forward, for themselves and for their people.
IN THE NEWS - Partners Magazineposted November 07, 2014Red Cloud President Fr. George Winzenburg describes the reality of life on the reservation and efforts the insitution takes to provide an education of the mind, body and spirit for the quarterly Jesuit magazine. Click on the cover for full access to this edition of Partners.
posted October 30, 2014After many months of interviewing and searching for creative, adventurous and brilliant people, Anne selected a talented and diverse group of new volunteers: Dominique Fenton, Matt King, Kate Amante, Maureen O'Brien and Vanessa Grisco.
posted October 29, 2014On Wednesday, Red Cloud's Student Council member took hold of their futures during a reservation-wide Tribal Presidential Debate held on campus for community members, staff and fellow students. Students crafted and asked questions of attending candidates.
posted October 27, 2014Previously, students from reservation schools would travel upwards of 100 miles in order to visit a college fair—often at great expensive. That all changed this week when Red Cloud hosted a national college fair, right on campus!
posted October 24, 2014Hi-ARTS has partnered with two talented photographers, Native American Willi White of the Oglata Lakota Tribe and Peter Pabon of Spanish Harlem, to document their communities for Inside Out: Mi Gente/Oyáte kiŋ
posted October 17, 2014Staff from Red Cloud's Lakota Language Project are presenting their language curriculum to professionals at the annual National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Conference in Alaska.
IN THE NEWS: KELO CBS Newsposted October 15, 2014At the Red Cloud School on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Lakota is still the second language. But it's first in the hearts of educators and students who are bringing back the fast-disappearing language in a program that leads the nation.
posted October 10, 2014"I feel that this is my moment," said Mato, the quarterback for the Red Cloud Crusaders. "I've been waiting every year since I was a little kid to lead Red Cloud." Today Red Cloud takes on Lead/Deadwood after a parade and followed by a dance!
posted October 3, 2014"Hello boys and girls!" Petey announced. Hannah's eyes widened and a smile spread across her face as the fuzzy animal began explaining where he lived — the prairie — and how he and his family interact with all the other animals.
IN THE NEWS - KELO CBS NewsPosted October 1, 2014Reporter Kevin Woster of KELO-CBS News visited Red Cloud to see how the school's $210,000 Toyota USA Foundation grant will support STEM education initiatives at the school, including an ethnobotany curriculum and geodesic greenhouse.
posted September 18, 2014This week, Red Cloud Indian School announced the appointment of Mr. Jose Rivera as the new Director of The Heritage Center. Staff believe that Rivera's impact on the world-renowned Native arts collection, gallery and gift shop will be significant.
IN THE NEWS - Lakota Children's Enrichmentposted Septemeber 17, 2014Summer Montileaux has won a national award funded by Disney ABC Television for making a lasting, positive change for her community and the planet. Summer will receive a $1,000 grant to implement more health and service projects around the reservation.
posted September 12, 2014To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the United States' AmeriCorps program, JR LaPlante, South Dakota's State Secretary of Tribal Relations was awarded the National Leadership Award on Red Cloud's Campus as 24 new AmeriCorps members were swore in.
IN THE NEWS - SDSM&T Hardrockposted August 30, 2014Domingo has utilized x-ray analyzers, 3D CT scanners and more to peer into the Center's collection's past in a culturally responsive way for the first time, while also protecting it for the future. What he discovered was nothing short of amazing.
IN THE NEWS - Lakota Children's Enrichmentposted August 28, 2014Red Cloud junior, Bobby Pourier was selected out of thousands of applicants by the Youth Service of America and the Festival of Children Foundation to be National Child Awareness Month Ambassador in support of improved education on the reservation.
IN THE NEWS - SDPB & Rapid City Journalposted August 22, 2014More than 47 million children are heading back to school across the country this month. But for 600 Lakota students on the remote Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, the road is not a smooth one.
posted August 15, 2014We sat down with three alumni as they finish up their summer projects & prepare to begin a new year of college classes. Read on to hear from Shane '13, Ernest '12 & Deandra '11 learn how Red Cloud provided them with the skills they needed to succeed.
posted July 31, 2014With the help of the Jesuits, 600 children are empowered to 'walk in two worlds' at Red Cloud Indian School. And every year, there is a feast to honor St. Ignatius, the founder of the Society of Jesus, who sought to 'find God in all things.'
MULTI-PART + VIDEOposted July 22, 2014For four days students and community members were immersed in Lakota language and traditional activities, as the school's Lakota Language Program took the new curriculum outside the walls of the classroom.
posted July 16, 2014Throughout June and July, six distinct vacation Bible schools are held in communities across the reservation for area youth. From Oglala to Porcupine to Allen, the programming has covered an area nearly the size of Connecticut since the 1960s.
posted July 14, 2014July 14 is the feast day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be canonized. For folks like Angie Stover, St. Kateri is source of strength for her and other Native-Catholic people on the reservation and across the world.
posted July 11, 2014The Heritage Center partnered with Youth Speaks to bring the Raise Up contest to Pine Ridge. The poetry and spoken word contest challenged youth to address high school dropout rates while raising up their voice to national levels.
posted July 8, 2014Unless you grew up in Japan, you might have missed out on the yajirobei, but artist Tadao Arimoto held a free workshop at The Heritage Center today allowing the community to express their creative side.
posted June 28, 2014The Sisters of St. Francis celebrate 75 years of service while reflecting on the life and legacy of Sister Monica Witte, OSF who spent much of her life in service of Lakota students at Red Cloud Indian School.
posted June 18, 2014By Sierra Concha '13Red Cloud keeps students active during the summer while focusing on education and having fun with their friends! Alumna Sierra Concha'13 visited with staff and students in the schools, parish & The Heritage Center to see what's keeping everyone so busy.
posted June 13, 2014Red Cloud continues to work in partnership with Bridgewater State University to put the school on track to graduate students that not only know the correct answer, but how to think critically about the question—a skill that top colleges are looking for.
posted June 8, 2014Growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Dwayne could often be found drawing and painting in his free time. Later in life, he utilized the arts to grapple with life's challenges and celebrations and as a way to reconnect with his community when he was away from home.
posted June 6, 2014The Red Cloud Indian Art Show is the largest and longest running Native American art show of its kind in the country. Since 1969, the Red Cloud Indian Art Show has attracted thousands of visitors to The Heritage Center to the work of more than 50 artists.
posted June 6, 2014While the Art Show changes each year reflecting the ever-changing landscape of Native art, spectators at the opening of this year's Red Cloud Indian Art Show were impressed with the innovation, intensity and quality of this year's entries.
posted June 1, 2014On May 24th Red Cloud's Class of 2014 graduated under sunny skies amongst friends and relatives. Relive the events with photos from the annual Feather Tying, Baccalaureate Mass and Senior Slideshow, as well as the Kindergarten and 8th Grade graduations.
Posted May 28, 2014The sun was shining brightly Sunday morning as parishioners from the local community gathered to bid farewell to two Sisters on the Congregation of Notre Dame who have dedicated a combined total of 58 years to the mission of Red Cloud Indian School.
posted May 24, 2014At Red Cloud, graduation isn't just one day of celebrating. Over the course of several days, students, parents, families, teachers and staff came together to honor the accomplishments of Red Cloud's 38 graduating seniors.
posted May 21, 2014Red Cloud and the greater parish community are devoted partners in supporting the growth of students' minds, bodies and spirits. As confirmation day grew closer, one student said she could feel she was ready for her next step in getting closer to God.
posted May 15, 2014Earlier this month, three Red Cloud students walked into the State Capitol Building and prepared themselves to experience the process of turning a bill into a law through the state's mock legislature program.
posted May 9, 2014Red Cloud's nationally recognized Lakota Language Program is now more equipped than ever to help revitalize the endangered language. With the help of students like Bianca, student's are not only learning the language, they're helping teach it.
Teacher Blog SeriesDo you remember what it was like to be in the first grade? It was a time when you spent your days working hard at your desk to figure out how to read the hands of a clock, or how to add double-digit numbers, or to understand how a seed turns into a tree. In this short-term blog series, we follow Miss Kylie's first grade class as they learn and grow. Come on in!
posted April 29, 2014Local business owners, donors, and staff met at the first annual "Shark Tank" business plan competition – organized by Red Cloud's Economic Development Initiative – where students presented their plans for the future of business on the reservation.
posted April 25, 2014This week, five seniors at Red Cloud Indian School learned they would receive the Gates Millennium Scholarship—one of the most competitive scholarship programs in the country—allowing them to go to college without incurring any debt.
posted April 23, 2014This spring, students began writing college essays doing homework on 150 new Google Chromebooks. With the isolation and poverty of the reservation, students can now close the achievement gap that comes with decreased access to technology.
posted April 22, 2014Happy Earth Day! Red Cloud students recently entered the "Voices of the Land" contest and were asked to address environmental issues and their role in protecting and preserving the planet and nature. See what these Native American students had to say.
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posted April 18, 2014All across the reservation, the Red Cloud community is immersing themselves in spiritual contemplation during this Holy Week. From the parish hall to the classroom, it is truly a season of love, learning and deep reflection here on campus.
posted April 17, 2014With an April shower falling softly outside, staff and students gathered for a Easter tradition that has been passed down for more than 20 years. Fifth graders presented a Passion Play, telling the story of Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection.
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posted April 10, 2014A recipient of the competitive Disney Friends for Change grant and a Youth Advisory Board member, Summer is already changing her community for the better despite being only 14 years old and a freshman at Red Cloud High School.
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posted April 3, 2014In the summer of 1969, a small art exhibition took place on the campus of Red Cloud Indian School. 46 years later the Red Cloud Indian Art Show remains a major annual event. The show opens June 1 and run through August 10, open daily with FREE admission. Over $7000 in prizes will be awarded in 24 different categories.
posted April 1, 2014Most of the School's busses are over 14 years old and pushing 300k miles. And the abuse of daily driving on rough reservation roads are making it difficult to keep up with repairs. We desperately need new vehicles to get students safely to school.
posted March 29, 2014More than half of students say they have been bullied online and suicide is a major issue on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Red Cloud Indian School's counseling department is stepping up to the statistic in a series of healthy choices presentations.
posted March 28, 2014After weeks of planning and preparation, students at Red Cloud Indian School unveiled the a new Student Art Gallery at The Heritage Center and with it, an inaugural exhibition, curated by the high school's art class.
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posted March 24, 2014Through the work and sacrifice of women like Wanda Standing Bear, Sacred Heart Church in Pine Ridge has become a staple in the community. Regardless of faith or religious denomination, the church welcomes all those in need of warm food, warm clothes—or simply fellowship.
IN THE NEWS — NPRposted March 21, 2014Students from Red Cloud learned about the geology, history, paleontology, land rights and law enforcement during a 4 day camp at Badlands National Park. Hiking, science lessons and a Q&A on the proposed Tribal National Park rounded out the experience.
posted March 14, 2014Eight medical students from Creighton University traveled to Red Cloud to present on health and well-being in support of the children on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where suicide, diabetes and heart disease far surpass the national average.
IN THE NEWS — Indian Country Todayposted March 7, 2014During a day of meetings on the Pine Ridge Reservation, U.S. Senate Candidate, Rick Weiland participated in a roundtable discussion with students from the Lakota nonprofit, Red Cloud Indian School about education, the keystone XL, and public service.
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posted February 28, 2014Through engaging lessons like these, linking contemporary realities with Lakota history, Maka believes that his students are gaining a deeper understanding of their culture. Having that knowledge, he says, will help support a new generation of Lakota leaders.
posted February 27, 2014Red Cloud's Seniors have sent over 170 applications to schools across the country with plans to pursue fields including healthcare, science, engineering and business. And the acceptance letters are rolling in!
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posted February 20, 2014Waŋ, waŋží or waŋžíni—can you use one in a sentence? Lakota language students at Red Cloud are busy learning from the first-ever K-12 Lakota Curriculum, and they've made a video to help their classmates understand the grammar rules.
posted February 23, by Maka Clifford '05As the current teacher of the Lakȟóta Studies class in the high school, I believe in the possibility of a different Lakȟóta studies curriculum. One that acknowledges a proud but often disheartening past and transforms into a bright and open future.
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posted February 13, 2014When I first came to The Heritage Center, I'd wanted to do an exhibition on the similarities between the Lakota and Hmong people—an indigenous group in Asia. Being Hmong, I knew both were nomadic tribes and challenged by poverty and access to education.
posted Februrary 11, 2014The Heritage Center's Museum Educator, Brandie Macdonald worked with staff, students and a local artist to bring traditional ledger art directly into the classroom. She believes it has tremendous educational value for Native students.
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posted January 31, 2014Savannah Jensen is just a few months from graduating. She's busy finishing her college applications—Stanford is at the top of her list. But wherever she goes, it will be shaped by something she discovered at Red Cloud: her passion for science.
posted January 30, 2014Six students have been awarded the prestigious Horatio Alger Scholarship at Red Cloud Indian School—twice the number of any school in South Dakota and the most the school has had in a single year.
posted January 29, 2014Today Native American students make up less than one percent of those earning advanced degrees in science and engineering. But three years ago, Red Cloud set out to change that fact—starting right here on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
posted January 28, 2014Red Cloud's Superintendent says the greenhouse represents a unique opportunity for students to engage with their heritage, consider their place in the environment and work for change. It's a tool for them to explore the timeless, yet dynamic world around them.
January 22, 2014"Before this renovation, our library was seriously outdated. But now, entering the library, students have been amazed at the ease of finding many new books, as well as the old ones. It's very well organized, and student feedback has been very positive."
January 10, 2014This week, for the first time since 1992, the Pine Ridge Thorpes and Red Cloud Crusaders met on the court on Red Cloud's campus in a field house packed with family and friends, cheering them on.
January 9, 2014The sound of violins and horns filled the air as the orchestra began to play. Shortly after the first string piece concluded, a young student leaned over to her chaperone that day, Fr. Peter Klink, SJ. Without taking her eyes from the stage, she whispered, "this is magnificent!"
January 6, 2014Fewer Jesuits have come to the reservation in recent decades—a reflection of an overall decline in Jesuits across the country. Church leaders and Red Cloud educators believe the parish's future now depends on the involvement of Lakota lay ministers.
January 3, 2014As The Center's Collections Manager, Mary Maxon spends her days preserving and maintaining its massive, 10,000-piece collection of Native art, nestled in the hills of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, more than 100 mi from Rapid City, SD.
December 21, 2013An overview of Red Cloud Indian School's involvement in the 37th annual Lakota Nation Invitational. Includes video, audio, photo gallery and slideshow, stories and results!
IN THE NEWS — Rapid City JournalDecember 15, 2013In this telling piece, Red Cloud Indian School is highlighted for leading the way in the preservation and revitalization of the Lakota language.
IN THE NEWS — Education WeekDecember 4, 2013In this comprehensive piece by the nation's premier publication on K-12 education, Red Cloud Indian School is highlighted through a multimedia look inside Native education.
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Moore: Cowboys' workmanlike victory shows progress is being made
ARLINGTON — It wasn't easy.
It rarely is with this bunch.
On a day when Drew Pearson, Larry Allen and Charles Haley took their rightful place in the Ring of Honor, the Cowboys responded with a performance that did not rise to the occasion. But as this team scraps to remain a viable playoff contender, style points are optional.
The Cowboys overcame persistent red zone failures to beat Seattle, 23-13, Sunday afternoon at Cowboys Stadium. The team did this with a quarterback who is as healthy as he's been since the second week of the season, an emerging force at running back and a defense that closed the deal with three interceptions in the final period.
The Cowboys climbed back to .500 at the midway point of the season and face only one opponent with a winning record in the next four games. The win allowed Jason Garrett to finish his first 16 games as the team's head coach with a 9-7 record.
Sunday's result was true to Garrett's brief tenure, producing a win that was more methodical than magical. But when you're one week removed from a 27-point loss to division rival Philadelphia, you'll take it.
"We had to win this football game,'' quarterback Tony Romo said. "We really needed to get back on track and start going here.
"Anytime you lose like we did to Philly and have a bad taste in your mouth, you want to get back out there quickly and make sure you improve and get better.''
Romo is better. The quarterback did not require an injection to play for the first time since he fractured his rib seven weeks ago. He completed more than 61 percent of his passes for 279 yards, two touchdowns and didn't come close to throwing an interception.
It's a far cry from his performance in the previous two games when Romo completed just 54.2 percent of his passes for 369 yards — his lowest total in back-to-back games since he took over as the starter midway during the 2006 season.
"I felt good today,'' Romo said. "I was able to sling the ball a little bit like I like to, with the velocity and all that good stuff.''
The vertical passing that has been absent from the Cowboys' attack in recent weeks made an appearance. With Seattle running defenders at the line of scrimmage to slow DeMarco Murray — more on him later — and playing press coverage on the outside receivers, Romo was able to take some shots downfield.
Jason Witten, Dez Bryant and Miles Austin (who left the game with a hamstring injury) all had receptions that went for more than 30 yards. Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas said Romo drilled his passes with a velocity that didn't allow him to break on the ball the way he's been able to with most quarterbacks.
Romo, who has been sacked six times in the last two games, gave credit to his offensive line.
"If I'm able to have that kind of time, we're going to move the ball on anybody that we play,'' said Romo, who was not sacked Sunday. "I feel like the O-line did a great job.''
That offensive line protected Romo and cleared the way for Murray, who finished with 139 yards on just 22 carries. He has now rushed for 466 yards since taking over for the injured Felix Jones. That's the best three-game total by a rookie in Cowboys history and ties for fifth among all first-year running backs in NFL history.
"He's really done a lot for us,'' Garrett said. "I think he's shown us the last three weeks what kind of football player he is. He really seems to be playing in good rhythm.''
Seattle's Marshawn Lynch (135 yards and one touchdown) became the second consecutive back to break the 100-yard barrier against the Cowboys' previously stout run defense. But a defense that faded in the stretch against the New York Jets, Detroit and New England came up with three interceptions on Seattle's final four possessions to ice this victory.
"If the team is getting a couple of yards, we don't like it,'' said cornerback Terence Newman, who had one of those interceptions. "But at the same time, if they are not capitalizing on it, then obviously we've done our job.''
The Cowboys didn't capitalize in the end zone — again — in the first half of this game. The Cowboys had back-to-back drives of 96 and 86 yards that ended in field goals.
But they fought through it to control the second half.
"I really like the demeanor of our team,'' Garrett said. "I thought we played very willful today.''
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Hackensack University Health Network, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center announce affiliation
Hackensack (N.J.) University Health Network and Englewood (N.J.) Hospital and Medical Center have entered into a new clinical and academic affiliation.
The affiliation, which was announced earlier this week, will allow both health systems to expand patient care services and develop new collaborative programs, according to a news release.
Under the agreement, EHMC and HackensackUHN will remain independent healthcare providers and maintain responsibility for their individual finances and operations, including their boards, administration, physicians and employees.
With the new collaboration, both entities will be able to benefit the communities they serve by enhancing access to a variety of patient care services and developing population health management programs, the release reads. The clinical partnership will create regional models of care "with an emphasis on difficult-to-access services targeting multicultural communities, preventive medicine and early intervention."
Further, EHMC will become a member of HackensackUHN, which will enable EHMC to cost-effectively implement an upgrade of information technology systems, including its EMR, according to a news release.
Additionally, in January 2015, Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J., and HackensackUHN announced plans to form a private, four-year school of medicine, based at the former Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. biomedical facility in Nutley, N.J. And through the affiliation, the parties anticipate that EHMC will serve as a major teaching site for the HackensackUHN/SHU medical school and its graduate medical education programs.
In an early clinical alliance, EHMC and HackensackUHN have agreed to create a regional cardiac surgery program, which is expected to become one of the largest such programs in northern New Jersey, according to a news release.
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By Sue Botos
This seemingly endless winter has pushed back the construction schedule of the Brighton Chase apartment complex on Center Ridge Road, but the completion date for the first of three planned phases is still set for May.
"The winter has been brutal. It's definitely slowed progress, but we're still shooting for the end of May," Ryan Szymanski, senior vice president of development for Edwards Communities, recently told West Life. The Columbus-based developer has tentative plans for the entire project, with an estimated price tag of $30 million, to be ready for tenants by September or October.
"We've lost a ton of working days," continued Szymanski, stating that not only has the extreme cold made it impossible for workers to be outside at times, but equipment such as nail guns and air hoses don't function under these conditions. In addition, he said, working hours have been spent clearing the site of snow and ice so construction can proceed.
Now that roofing is underway and windows are being installed, Szymanski hopes that the weather will have less effect on the four-story complex's progress. He said that any decisions involving cancellation of work time due to extreme weather is up to the contractor, Winesburg Builders of Millersburg, Ohio.
A website, www.livebrightonchase.com, has recently been set up, where potential residents and any interested parties can sign on for project updates. The site also states that it will soon offer floor plans for review.
The site also promises "resort-style living" in the 264 units, which range from 17 studio apartments, to one- and two-bedroom units. Kitchens will include granite countertops, wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.
Set on the site of the former Rockport Shopping Center, the complex will cover 6 acres and include two courtyards, a pool and a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse with a great room and movie theater.
Three parking options will also be offered to residents. These include individual garages, and underground and surface parking.
Szymanski said that a leasing office will be set up in the Rath ERA real estate building across the street. He does not have a date for its opening. Once the leasing process begins, Szymanski has said that only reservations will be taken, and some initial pricing discussed. He reported to the city planning commission in July 2012 that the units will range from $930 to $950 monthly.


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What's decadently sinful AND easy on the waistline? A sweet bite from the Bite Bar, Toronto!
Open since Spring and a big hit during this year's Toronto International Film Festival, Bite Bar serves up bite-sized gourmet desserts for those of us who have a sweet tooth, but who also have our health in mind.
Never sacrificing on flavour, Bite Bar Founder Nisha Amin-Agnihotri uses real ingredients like butter and sugar in all of her recipes (no fillers or low calorie substitutes here!). The desserts are kept lower in calories by using small portion controlled sizes. With each bite only totalling between 40-80 calories, customers can indulge, satisfying their cravings yet feel guilt-free at the same time. Dessert lovers can take pleasure in gourmet cupcakes, marshmallow bars and cheesecakelettes (mini cheese cakes). Customer favourites include Just Bite It, a vanilla cupcake with a raspberry vodka buttercream, and PB 'n J cupcake. In addition to desserts Bite Bar also offers herbal teas as well as dessert inspired cocktails.
Every month they feature a Bite of the Month, a special or themed bite that is only available during that month. I dropped by to preview and sample their Holiday Bite Menu, available to customers as of November.
This holiday season you can be on Santa's naughty and nice list with my top Bite Bar Holiday dessert picks:
Cranberry Apple Spiked Cider – I don't think I've ever met anyone who doesn't like a warm cup of sweet apple cider! There is something about this beverage that just evokes those comforting, warm and fuzzy feelings we experience during the holidays. The Bite Bar takes this drink to a new level by pairing it with an oh-so gooey and yummy salted caramel cupcake bite.
Chocolate Eggnog Martini – I love the Bite Bar's take on this traditional holiday staple. Garnished with a rich chocolate cupcake bite and subtly spiked. So smooth and creamy, I loved it.
Chocolate Orange Marshmallow Bar – This tasted exactly like Terry's Chocolate Orange. I have no idea how they got a rice crispy treat to fool you into thinking you're eating chocolate, but I like it!
Candy Cane Chocolate Cheesecakelettes – One word: Dreamy! This cheesecake is so velvety and light, yet rich all in the same bite. A bonus, the peppermint is not overpowering in the slightest. One is really all you need.
When trying to decide on something sweet, I am often torn as to what to choose because I like so many different kinds of desserts. At the Bite Bar you don't have to choose just one. During the preview, I realized that having a small size dessert made me want to take my time, savour it and be more conscious of the flavours and experience. Eating at a slower pace allowed me to realize I was actually truly satisfied with only a little piece!
Desserts range in price, from $1 to $3 for a single piece and are also available in bulk quantities. Bite Bar is located at Bay and Elm Street. Drop in - I bet you can have just one bite!
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Will a traffic signal always make an intersection safer?
Traffic signals don't always prevent accidents. Accidents and serious injuries may actually increase after they are installed. Quite often, right angle collisions are reduced by traffic signals, while the total number of collisions, particularly the rear-end type, increases.
Occasionally, signal installation results in an increase in pedestrian accidents. Many pedestrians feel secure with a painted crosswalk and red light between them and approaching vehicles. However, drivers are not always so quick to recognize these "barriers".
When will a traffic signal help more than hurt? To answer this question correctly, Traffic Engineers must first ask and answer a number of other questions:
- Are there so many cars on both streets that signal control is necessary to clear up driver confusion or relieve traffic congestion?
- Is main street traffic so heavy that drivers on the side street try to cross when it is unsafe?
- Are there lots of pedestrians crossing a busy, main street?
Does this result in confusing, congested, or hazardous conditions?
- Are there so many school children crossing the street that special controls are necessary for their protection? If so, is a traffic signal the best solution?
- Does an intersection's accident history indicate that a signal will reduce the possibility of a collision?
- Will a traffic signal at this location help improve traffic flow and help drivers maintain a uniform pace without stopping unnecessarily?
- Can gridlock with a nearby signal be avoided?
- Is there a combination of the above conditions which indicates that a traffic signal will be an asset rather than a liability to safety?
To help answer these questions, Traffic Engineers compare existing conditions against minimum guidelines established from many years of study throughout the country. Where these guidelines (often called "warrants") are met, traffic signals generally operate effectively with good driver compliance. Where the guidelines are not met, driver compliance is reduced and more traffic hazards result.
A traffic signal installed at the right location can improve the flow traffic and reduce accident. However, a traffic signal placed unnecessarily or for the convenience of a few will be a source of danger and annoyance for all who use the intersection: pedestrians and drivers alike.
The Traffic Engineering Department conducts traffic signal studies at intersections around the City of Amarillo on a regular basis using the guidelines discussed above. If you feel there is an intersection which may benefit from traffic signal control, please call us at (806)378-4218 or email us. You may also visit our offices on the 2nd floor of the Simms Municipal Building at 808 S. Buchanan St., or write us at P.O. Box 1971, Amarillo, Texas, 79105-1971.
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Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems
The brakes on my 2007 Pacifica Touring started to pulse as I was driving home from the dealer - bad rear rotors.
Biggd1999 Posts: 19I didn't have brake problems with my 07 Pac Touring until about 35k miles, they started to pulse. However the motor mount issue plagued my car, 2 sets in under 30k miles along with mutiple other issues, so I traded it in on an 09 Charger..
I also have an 07 Durango with 34k miles on it. We bought it with 19k miles and the brakes were destroyed so the dealer paid to have them replaced. About 6 months later the front warped again and the dealer fixed them under the limited time warranty from when they put them on. Now the rears are gone and pulse like crazy... the only issue I have now is the dealer was closed by corporate so I am screwed out of having them fixed..
The dealer argued with me about my rear brake rotors. They tried to claim that there was no problem and everything was normal. To compound the issue, the tech backed into a post while he was roadtesting my car. They would not road test it until I made a specific request. Odd, I thought, as I road test nearly every car that comes into my shop (close to 40 years in business).
I have a 2006 pacifica with 52k miles. Started it this morning, put it in rev and it wouldn't go. I put the car back into park and tried again, nothing. I moved to drive position and still won't go. Put the car in neutral and tried to roll it, nothing. I am thinking maybe a linkage? Any ideas? ------- update: I tried again and this time it made a horrible noise when it went into reverse. I let it move back a little but it didn't feel right. Put the car in drive and pulled forward but it most definitely wasn't smooth. In neutral the car will now roll. I feel like there is a pretty serious internal issue in the tranny but wonder why it would happen right in my driveway with no hint of a problem before. Gonna have to call the tow guy, crap!
I believe that the shifter is cable operated. Iwould tend to thing that the cableis broken or has become disconnected, probably at the transmission end.
Just an update on my 06 chrysler pacifica. I had the car towed to a transmission shop and was told tranny needed an overhaul. Supposed to be done in 3 days but of course it took 8 days. I have driven the car 3 days and a shudder has appeared at around 35 mph. Guess I'm gonna be without my car for awhile more after I bring it back and [non-permissible content removed]. Total cost $1645 (including tow). 29 days after my warranty ran out. 52000 miles on the odometer. Crap.
Do any of you have the service bulletins on getting the motor mounts replaced? My wife loves this 07 Touring and we only have 24,000 miles. I cringe every time I get a new posting, but I want to know what to expect as well.
My factory warranty is up in 4/2010. What other things should I be asking the dealer about?
PS - anyone have issues with a vibrating window/windshield molding on the upper driver's side?
I believe that you ought to pursue this with Chrysler. Unless you really abused your car, the transmission should not need a rebuild at 52k.
momcar2007 Posts: 1After reading all of these messages, NOT a proud owner of a 2007 Pacifica!!! Looking to hear from anyone else having problems with bad motor mounts. Purchased this car 2 years ago with 20,000 miles and am now having problems. After stopping at a stop sign, the car jumped out of gear then jumped back into gear with a loud noise. Engine light came on right after this happen. Thought it was the transmission.
Made an appt with dealership next day and was told it had bad motor mounts that needed to be change. Only then I find out that the extra ext warranty ($1,720.00, that was "the best one", covered everything) I purchased does not cover these parts. Service guy was really nice, but very angry with the salesman. Should have made them put it in writing before I eagerly signed on the dotted line.
This seems to be an ongoing with these cars. Why aren't there any recalls from Chrysler? After looking at some of the posts, I guess I'm lucky, my problems didn't start until 68,000 miles. Driven Dodge/Chrysler for 21 years, but this one will be the last.
Thanks for listening!!!
In under 5000 miles, my motor mounts were replaced, the torque converter was replaced, the transmission was reflashed at least two times, the sway bar bushings were replaced, the right front strut was replaced, the steering rack was replaced, and the rear brake rotors were replaced. All of this, and three trips to arbitration, did not resolve all of the problems with the car. Chrysler bought it back. They are extremely nice cars, but something was lacking in the engineering department and the follow up repair department.
rhollis - any chance that you have service bulletins, codes, etc to pass on to the rest of us? My factory warranty expires April 2010. I'm trying to nip as much as I can prior to. I want to go in there and say "Look this, this and this up and make the corrections on my vehicle."
I will see what I can come up with. The strut, sway bar bushings and the rack were all replaced to get rid of a clunk in the front end. It was still there when they bought back the car. My daughter has a Pacifica with the same clunk. I replaced the sway bar links and, Presto, it went away.
Oh my goodness!! I can't even hardly stomach reading these posts. I, too, bought the, I dunno, 7-year covers everything 3K warranty and if that sucker doesn't cover motor mounts, well, well, well..... !!*(%&#@($8
I bought my Pacifica thinking that it would be the last new car that I would ever buy.
After a year of fighting with Chrysler,(I have been in the auto repair business for forty or so years) back it went. I neglected to mention in my previous posts that after the car was supposedly repaired, I was making a left turn in front of oncoming traffic with ample room. I pushed on the accelerator and absolutely nothing happened. Finally the car accelerated. Rather terrifying. Another issue was the climate control. For reasons unknown to anone, it would, when the AC was on, suddenly switch to blowing hot enough to cook heat from the defroster. I do not recall the other problems with the climate control, but there were others. My neighbor borrowed my car while my garage was servicing hers, and she called to ask why I owned such a terrible car. I had a friend in the business drive the car to critique it and he asked whatever possessed me to buy such a piece of ----. He experienced all of the problems that I experienced and an independent inspector sent by Chrysler found the same problems. Chrysler maintained that there was nothing wrong with the car during all of this.
The motor mounts are jluid filled, and dealer will honor these on the lifetime warranty. The Max care extended warrant is ALLWAYS the best. You can upgrade the warranty. I had mine replaced at 20,000. I now have almost 55,000 miles and no problems.
Remember this forum generally attracks people with problems searching for answers to problems they are having. Most who have no problems don't look at or make remarks about their PAC. I would call the gemeral manager of the dealer you bought yourr PAC at and see what he or she is willing to do, that should stirr up some action for you.
rhollis: I think you feel about your experience with your PAC as I do about our Jeep Compas we bought. It was a cheap poor quality gutless, rough riding heavy small hunk of thrown together work of those in charge in 2006. However the PAC we sure like.
What did you get to replace your PAC, and do you like it?
I purchased a used '06 T&C Touring. It the 6th or 7th Chrylser/Dodge van that I havehad. No problems. I have always liked Chrysler vans and had a 2002 when I had the Pacifica because I needed something to haul my dogs around in. I bought the Pacifica because it was a comfortable, good looking, good handling car, and I wanted to spoil myself, but it was all down hill after 30 days. I bought it because my daughter has a 2005. She loves it and has had minimal problems with the exception that it keeps burning out headlights. I have already replaced the wiring harnesses at the dealer's suggestion, but nothing improved. At least 6 bulbs on each side.
If you are asking how to do this, you need to remove the intake manifold. It is about a 1.5 hour job according to Mitchells.
sorry i screwed this up, i am getting ready to post detailed instructions on how to pull the intake and do the job.
i have a 08 pac and have had both motor mounts replaced also am having a shifting problem anyone having the same
Read all of the posts. Everyone is having the same problems.
hello i have taken the 08 pacifica to the dealer 4 times 1st time they changed the front motor mount, 2nd time told me it was a computer upgradeand change the rear motor mount , 3rd time they had me ride with the service manager,4th time they tell me its normal for the car to have a hard shift into gear? and also when i go from reverse to drive i feel a bang from behind . i told them i want to have the car checked again. i have to wait until the trasmisson guy and service mansger come back on monday and they would also have a chrsyler rep check out the car. i have seen some on this site get their cars bought back how do i start the ball rolling? please advise thanks
Dear '08: It seems as though we're sisters (brothers?). Anyways, I've had all the same problems. I love the way my car looks but as far as I'm concerned the engine's a piece of crap. LSS (long story short), when I last brought my car in they just happened to have the Chrsyler Rep visiting. He took my '08 Pac for a spin. Apparently he said that everything was "normal" and that I wouldn't be "hurting" the car if I kept hearing that noise, etc. B.S.
The car is a pile of *&(*($#%. I'm not done yet, I'm just biding my time. They could take it back now, with oh, say, about 7K miles, or they can wait, til, I have had my complete fill at say, oh, about 20K. Either way, they ARE getting it back.
They know they have a lemon on their plate they just ain't gonna admit it....yet.
I filed with the National Center for Dispute Settlement.
Their address is:22500 Metropolitan Parkway
Suite 200
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Make certain that you have all of your paperwork. Filing with them starts the arbitration process. I had an independent garage owner drive my car and write a report. I also had reports from others who had driven the car, and NCDS had an independent inspector drive my car before and after repairs. It took three filings but Chrysler finally bought my car back with no mileage charge.
That finally happened after a Chrysler attorney took my car to the dealer of her choice and neglected to tell them all of the reasons why the car was there.
I joined ths forum after I purchased my Pac Ltd in March. I purchased it used from a Chrysler-Dodge Dealer for what I thought was a very fair price. Now I'm reading all of these problems and very concerned with future repair costs/issues. Would this suit get Chrysler to buy back the vehicles regardless or have a long list of issues?
It may seem like a dumb question, but if the issues are there, they will happen sooner or later right?
Thanks. :confuse:
As far as I know, NCDS and the various Lemon Laws will not help you with a used car. I am afraid that you are on your own unless you have loads of trouble and perhaps know a good attorney.
tlars: "...if the issues are there, they will happen soooner or later right?" I hear the anxiety and I sympathize with your concern. A point to consider is that people come to a forum like this to see if other owners are happy, and if they had problems what they were. Often this forum is able to alert others with PAC's (Pacificas) to a possible concern to keeep alert for the same situation. The fact that some have had some very serious failuers in their vehicles is important to know, Rollis has had a very bitter experience with the PAC he bought. I don't blame him for the resentment he has based on really bad service, and even worse the handling of resolving of the vehicles problems. Someone at Chrysler, most likely starting with a ignorant jerk of a Service manager at the dealership just did not want get off his duff and satisfy him or even do the very least to help him. That would make anyone mad! So he is trying to alert people that getting issues beyond the normal resolved can be a real problem to the point of pulling your hair out.
To answer your question, will these issues come up in your PAC. Proberly not. In any vehicles mass produced about 10% will be flawless, 10% will be the biggest lemon the buyer hopes to ever have. The rest 80% will be good vehicles and people will say their vehicle was fine. This is true of most brand of vehicles.
We have more than 57,000 miles on our Pacigica AWD Touring. The transmission torque converter was replaced under warranty. The motor mounts were replaced and a sway link.. There was a funny draining of the battery and the dealer found the started to be the cause and repleced it. That's all we have had dome except for oil & filter changes, tired and wiper blades. We are very pleased, and the mpg is very good for such a heavy big vehicle. We get 21 to 23 in local driving and 24 to 26 on the road. Our best mpg is 28.4 mpg and worst wass 18 mpg while sitting for a long time in the winter waiting for my bride while she was shopping at several stores.
If you like us bought it new than you have the lifetime powertrain warranty, which is unheard of in the auto industry! If you purchased it used than get the Chrysler Max Care Lifetime Service contract. That covers everything but warable items, examp. wiper blades, tires, brakes etc. Even if you bought it used you can get the extended warranty for what ever mileage you want up to 100,000 miles.
The Pacifica you have is a great vehicle with quality, and fit & finish way above most brands. I do strongly suggest to have the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep dealer do all the work on your PAC. Oil Changes and the like are just as cheap as any other place. Plus you have established a relationship that the dealer should stand by you should you have a problem that needs help.
I have had 17 new Chrysler products in my life. Two were poor and had problems, a 1996 Dodge Caravan and a 2005 Jeep Liberty Diesel. Chrysler asked me both time if they could take care of the problem. The Caravan was replaced with a brand nes one. The Jeep was bought back from us and we bought another Jeep, a Compass.
I keep all my records, and most alwats have the dealer do all the work, except an oil change or two because I was unable to get my PAC in when they were open, due to my schedule.
So tlars, be alert for problems. Keep your cool when problems come, if they do. The PAC was made by humans not God, so don't expect total perfection, be reasonable with the Service Manager, but don't go along with sloppy, careless work done in haste. Except quality work, being treated with respect, and you keeping tract of when your PAC needs to be maintained as in schedule "B" in the owners manual, you PAC should deliver a long lasting vehicle for many years. Hope this helps.
hollybarry: You Should GO PERSONALLY to the General Manager or owner of the dealership you bought the PAC from and with a cool calm mannor tell her or him what you are expereicing and ask hime to either resolve the issues or ask him or her to what he is willing to do. Also ask the ZONE REP to get involved. This should get some action. IF not and things are unbarable, file with the state you live in under the Lemon law. W could not be more pleased with our PAC. Maybe the GM or Owner can turn things around for you, I hope so.
Thanks, Farout, I prolly will talk to the owner, after the holidays when I'm ready to tackle this head-on again. This all gets a little tiring when there's other life problems. BTW, someone in here said they get 21 to 23 local MPG? Come ON!!!!!! I get 13-14 local and 17 on the freeway. My '76 Buick LaSabre V8 never took as much gas.


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Making the CIF-Southern Section Division 5 playoffs is often an uphill battle for the Laguna Beach boys soccer team, but usually not for a lack of talent or potential within the Breakers' program.
It's getting through the rugged Orange Coast League that usually determines how far the Breakers' season will go, and the league once again looks to be one of the most competitive in the section.
"It's always tough," Breakers coach Daniel Richards said of the league, where Laguna Beach, 9-4-5 overall last season, went 4-3-3 for fourth place. "It's a very competitive league. If not all the teams, four or five are always competing in it."
For finishing fourth, the Breakers received a wild-card playoff berth. They lost on the road to Diamond Bar. League runner-up Saddleback won the sectional title, and league-champion Godinez was a semifinalist.
Finishing higher in league and getting a better playoff seeding is a top priority for this year's team as it looks to make a deeper run.
"We have a lot of inexperienced players, but at the same time, they are really good athletes," senior defender Rory Saunders said. "We have the potential to have one of the best teams we've ever had, I think, but it's a lot of young guys, so it depends on how they step up."
The Breakers will have a younger makeup this season after graduating goalkeeper Bryce Williamson, forward Reece Barton, who was the team's leading goal scorer last year, and center defender Reed Matthews. They also lost Evan Williams to the U.S Soccer developmental academy.
The area where the Breakers retain the most depth is up top.
Seniors Jake Hexberg and Chris Tellez and junior Willy Wheeler are all back and will make the Breakers a dangerous team to defend.
"We feel we're going to score goals, and we've a very fast front line as well," Richards said. "There's a few returning players (up front) who have the experience of playing varsity before."
But Richards also is quick to point out the team's other strong points, including a backline anchored by center defender Saunders and a technically solid midfield that includes returning starters Harrison Gregory and Zach Jacobs, both juniors.
"Our attacking and midfield is going to be a big strength for us," Tellez said.
Newcomers to varsity are sophomores Dante Amodeo, who will start in goal, Bobby Briggs, Logan Eastman, Ben Kieswetter and Tommy Ressler.
"We expect them all to contribute," Richards said, "but for some of them, it will be a learning curve just being around the varsity team and training with them."
The biggest obstacle for the Breakers – who opened their season with a 2-2 nonleague tie against St. Margaret's on Monday – may be their own numbers, down to just 17 on the varsity roster, the lowest total in Richards' seven years at the school.
"We feel the team is strong throughout, but we are kind of small this year," Richards said. "Injuries could hurt us, so we want to stay healthy."
In an effort to gird up for Orange Coast League play, the Breakers' nonleague slate is filled with upper-division teams. Trabuco Hills and Dana Hills, both of whom the Breakers beat last year, are back on the schedule, as are other Division 1 programs Aliso Niguel and Tesoro.
"We like to play a tough schedule to get us ready for league," Richards said.