By Westin B., ’25 Leaving Rio Lindo comes with a lot of mixed emotions. On one hand, I’m excited to move on from high school—the stress of last-minute projects and essays, the constant hustle. I’m ready to dive into something new and exciting. But on the other hand, it’s hard to say goodbye. Rio Lindo […]
By Westin B., ’25 The most difficult part of my journey will be stepping off this campus. Rio Lindo is a place I will never forget. This school has left a deep impression on me, and I hope that when I leave, I will have left something meaningful behind as well. In the main hall […]
One of the things I love most about Rio is the endless opportunities they offer for new experiences—whether it’s joining a sports team, participating in school events, or even traveling across the world. This year, I was fortunate enough to go on the Europe trip, and it turned out to be one of the most […]
By Westin B., ’25 Coming to Rio Lindo was one of the best experiences I could have ever had—but getting here was a journey in itself. Before making my decision, I explored multiple schools, even considering a bold move across the country. However, the thought of being so far from my family made me rethink […]
By Westin B., ’25 One of the greatest struggles humans face is failure. Throughout life, we face many obstacles that we have to overcome. Sometimes, we may overcome those obstacles, but other times, we may not be able to succeed. However, when we fail that is where we can learn and grow the most. During […]
By Westin B., ’25 Christmas is one of the most wonderful times of the year. It’s the holiday I look forward to the most. There are so many different things to love about Christmas, such as opening gifts, decorating houses, and having the tree standing tall and prominent in your home. Although these things make […]
By Westin B., ’25 Taking the next step is often the most daunting part of life. With my senior year nearing its end, I’m realizing just how endless the possibilities for my future feel. This past weekend, I had the chance to visit Pacific Union College. It was my first experience really immersing myself in […]
By Westin B., ’25 Leadership is one of Rio Lindo’s biggest and strongest aspects that are offered.Throughout my four years here I have realized that leadership is more than just holding a titleand leading people but more importantly, it’s about being there for people in a way that meetstheir needs at that moment. As a […]
By Westin B., ’25 Home groups have always played a special role within the Rio Lindo community. Rio understands that being away from family while attending a boarding school can be difficult, so they started a program to make Rio feel more like home for students. Over the course of four years, I’ve had the […]
By Westin B., ’25 Everything feels different. As I start my senior year, I am beginning to see the world and the people there from a different point of view. More people start to look up to seniors and start to ask our opinions about different things, things that matter. We start to learn that […]