Yearbooks, or annuals as the Robertsdale High School Robala is sometimes referred to, are now in, said Robala sponsor Kelly McCrady. Students may come by the library, where the yearbooks are, anytime during school hours.

RHS Principal Theresa said this week’s football game against the Dolphins of Gulf Shores will kickoff at 7 p.m. at J.D. Sellers Stadium. The ticket booths at the main gate will open at 6 p.m.

The Thursday game against GSHS is the only Thursday evening game RHS will play this season.

The volleyball team will host Satsuma Tuesday afternoon at the RHS gym. The junior varsity will get underway at 4:30 p.m. with the varsity taking the court at 5:30 p.m.

On Thursday the Lady Bears travel to Baker for a tri-match against Baker and Daphne, and on Saturday the ladies travel to Fairhope to take part in the Lady Pirates’ tournament.

National Honor Society members are being reminded that they need to turn in their dues by Sept. 30.

Ring Order Day for the junior class will be held at RHS this Thursday and Friday in the lobby during the various lunch shifts. Juniors should bring their $50 deposit on these order days.

This Thursday will be Parent Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A Herff Jones representative will be on hand to answer any questions, as well as to show this year’s ring styles.

Follow-up order days will be held Sept. 7-8 from 11 a.m. to noon the lobby outside of the cafeteria.

Juniors and seniors alike are encourage to set up an appointment with their counselor to discuss the pros and cons on college, the military, or attending a trade school.

For those who are considering college there a number of collegiate resources in the library where recruiting materials from these schools are available to the students.

With this being a new school year a number of colleges and universities are in the process of having new materials printed. Still, the older materials will give a student an idea about what each school has to offer.

After looking at the materials it’s just a matter of setting up times in which the student can visit the universities and talk to the admissions representatives.

Those students who are considering the military should remember one primary rule. Unless a promise is put in writing then don’t count on it being honored once you are sworn in. After all, what you sign is a contract, only verbal promises don’t count.

The military, however, can be a great place to start your career, as you learn skills that can lead to a career. The Montgomery GI Bill was designed to help veterans receive a college education at the government’s expense.

Many of those students who attend trade school often end up making more money than their friends who chose to attend college. There are a number of well-paying trades out there that only take two years to complete.

Without the trades we don’t have mechanics, plumbers, electricians, and others who help us get through everyday life.