Our School Matters

Our Prom Matters! Mr. Ryden talks with Amy Rusk and Sheri Grey about what goes into putting on a prom, dancing, orbeez, our own high school prom experiences, and BEES!!!!!!

Steve Rodgers Matters! Mr. Ryden talks with Steve Rodgers, aka Captain America, aka The King of Crapper Land about career choices, teaching music, playing in bands for decades, quitting smoking, and, well, crappers! Also, Sophia and Jeff discuss the upcoming RCHS Drama 101 Play, Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up). The performance is Saturday May 13th at 6:30 PM in the RCPAC. Get tickets at the link below. https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=rcpac

Trinity Hoskins Matters! Sophia talks with the main slayer or RCHS, Trinity Hoskins, about bullying, interpersonal relationships, AI, and listening to what students say when making decisions about their schools. Also, Sophia and Jeff reflect on the 2023 RCHS CEO Trade Show and remind high school students to return their library books before Friday, April 5th (or Wednesday the 26th for seniors).

Mrs. Eagleson Matters! Mr. Ryden talks with Denyse Eagleson about banned books, classroom management, and a gloriously uncertain future after retirement. Also, Sophia and Jeff discuss the upcoming CEO Trade show and remind you to purchase your yearbook. Go to jostens.com/yearbooks and find RCHS to purchase your yearbook, or email Don't forget to make it out to the Richland County CEO Trade Show this Wednesday, April 24th, from 5:00-7:00 PM!

Abby Atwood Matters! Sophia talks with Abby about clubs and sports she is active in at RCHS, military service, the SAT, and Choir Cats. Also, Sophia and Jeff talk about Disability Acceptance Week, which starts April 24th.

Mr. Cummins Matters! Mr. Ryden talks with Bryan Cummins about responsibility vs. "I don't care" mentality, the pressure facing high school kids today, and his "last" summer break. Also, Sophia and Jeff discuss 2023 CEO Trade Show.

Mrs. Ginder Matters! Mr. Ryden talks with Mandy Ginder about drama (of the theatre variety), the importance of grace, and dropping dead at our school desks as a retirement option. Also, Sophia and Jeff discuss the Senior Seminar and how cool it sounds when I get really close to the microphone and whisper.

Haylie Roark Matters! Sophia talks with her good friend and fellow student Haylie Roark about (partially) transitioning from homeschool to public school, fitting in, and her future as a college student. Also, Sophia and Jeff discuss an update to a story about a notorious "incident" at a performance of Cinderella. A note about this episode - This was recorded before we updated equipment, and some of the recording was removed because a mic connection. So this one is pretty brief and we missed a little bit more insight into Haylie's high school experience. Sorry Haylie, and thanks for being Sophia's guinea pig!

Profe Marriott Matters! Mr. Ryden talks with Theresa Marriott about Spanish language education, the tech that interferes with our interpersonal communication with our students, the value of face-to-face-conversations, the interdogsonal relationships of RCHS teacher's pets, and... well... cancer. Also, Sophia and Jeff discuss Cinderella's musical, Cinderella's Threads, and try to figure out how to host a podcast.