The Robertsdale High Prom will be held March 27, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Baldwin County Coliseum, which is located behind RHS. Tickets are already at $40 per person, with the cost going to $50 the night of prom.

           "Fortunately, most of our students bought their tickets when they were still in the $20 and $30 ranges," said RHS Principal Theresa Bryant. "We know that prom can be an expensive night, as the girls have their dresses, hair and nails to pay for.

           "The boys have to buy the tickets, rent a tux, buy a corsage, pay the photographer, go in with friends to rent a limo or shine up their own car or truck, and pay for the meal before or after the prom. Of course some girls, who really know how to stretch a dollar, aren't averse to splitting the evening's expenses with their date."

           Still, Bryant said, for most RHS students, prom is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

           "A lot of memories are created prom night that will last a lifetime," she said. "When you think about it you can't really put a price on that."

           This year's prom court was recently vote on by the senior class. They include: Heather Allen, Chelsea Bonner, Roanna Council, Valerie Franklin, Adrienne Gates, Sisily O'Rourke, Shelby Trotter, Alexis Vaughn, and Devin Williamson.

           The boys who were voted to the court include: Stephan Barnes, John Bartlett, Brandon Ellis, Taylor Jackson, James Long, Mo Mitchell, Andrew Pischek, Gavin Rayford, and Dylan Welch.

           The seniors voted on this group recently to determine who will be the 2010 RHS Prom Queen and King.

           Last week the school was basically shut down in the mornings due to the Alabama High School Graduation Exam. Many people refer to the AHSGE as the Exit Exam because unless a student passes the test they won't be allowed to walk at commencement and receive a diploma.

           "This isn't our rule," Bryant said. "This is a ruling from the Alabama State Department of Education."

           The sign-up sheets for Who's Who are now in the library, near the entrance, for those who are interested in trying to becoming Best All Around, Most Athletic, Cutest, Best Smile, Most Likely to Succeed, Most Unforgettable, Most School Spirit, Best Leader, Most Studious, Best Dressed, Most Creative, Friendliest, Biggest Flirt and Class Clown. To win in one of the categories means they will be assured of a photo in the 2010 Robala.

           We would like to congratulate Bill Thomas, RHS's choral director, as well as the ladies ensemble for winning the opportunity to go to state in the near future. The RHS Choir came so close, but came up shy by a few points from going to state themselves.

           Coach Greg Crager said the Golden Bears javelin team finished second at the St. Paul's Relay this past weekend. David Orr had a National Elite throw to finish fourth overall, and Ryan Morgan had an Alabama Elite throw to finish fifth overall. Crager said Taylor Thompson had a strong showing as well as the Golden Bears finished second out of 12 teams.

           Interact club members were signing up all this week in order to work at the Robertsdale Rotary Rodeo, to be held this Friday and Saturday evening. Sonnie Coleman is one of the sponsors for this group.

           Dr. David Bronner, head of the Retirement Systems of Alabama, spoke to a group this past weekend in Fairhope about the importance of passing the three-year, sales tax on March 23.

           A critical point that he brought out had to do with the overall economic health of the county. Bronner pointed out that a strong school system was one of the first things a company looked at when it was planning on building a plant, or expanding an operation into a new location.

           Strong schools attract new businesses, which in turn provide more jobs. The trickle down effect can be amazing when you look at the big picture.