The Oil Leak: Richmond High Weekly News Dec. 20, 2024

This week, we covered the District Soccer Special Olympics held here on Wednesday and Thursday on the Soccer Field at Richmond High. We went to the first day of the two day event. Here is what we captured.We put together a short story in memoriam for Abubakar Bankole, who died from cancer on July 1, 2024. He was a respected teacher, advocate for free speech and the rights of disabled people everywhere.We also covered the Annual Winter Show on Wednesday for honor roll students. Here is a peak at what you may have missed out.Last week, we had the End of the Year Rally. Our reporters were there to record the fun, games and competition between classes. Let's take a look.In other news, the Bay Area Peacekeepers celebrates 10 years of doing an annual Toy Drive for kids in the community. Let's hear how the organizers kept this alive for so long.The School Door Decorating contest saw low participation this year. Let's find out what the organizers had to say.What is your wildest hear me out? We went around and asked students what their most controversial statements were. Let's see what they said.We had an active week in sports, the Oilers boys basketball team lost 25-61 to Envision Academy. League games start next year. And yes, we interviewed Coach Carter.Girls basketball lost 37-43 to Hercules High School this week. Boys soccer is about to get its new season underway and coaches and players look ahead to the next season now that the team roster has been finalized. Let's hear what the coaches and players had to say.Girls soccer season started and the team lost vs El Cerrito 9-0. Let's hear what the coaches and players had to say about this tough loss.