Recently, admin and student government discussed eliminating the current class color system. Although there have been no reported issues with the colors, Roseville High School student government teacher Ron Grove and principal Brad Basham, collaborated and came to the decision that RHS should have more school unity.

     “I would like to see us as one high school, rather than separated classes,” said Basham.

     If the proposed idea is indeed confirmed, the lower classmen will represent RHS with white and gray colors, while the upper classmen will wear orange and black.

     “Freshmen and sophomores will earn RHS colors as they move up the ranks as upper classmen,” said Basham.    

     Yearbook advisor Michelle Cole shares similar views towards the elimination of class colors.

     “I think that’s a good idea,” said Cole. “It’s about [promoting] unity for the whole school.”

     Student government has also expressed their general feelings on the desire for school unity at RHS.

     “It will ultimately promote school pride and unity within the student body,” said ASB president, Senya Merchant.

     In addition, drama advisor Stuart Smith, feels that rivals are unnecessary within the school.

     “Class colors can create problems,” said Smith. “We already have lots of rivals in town and the leagues. It is hard to justify having artificial distinctions between classes here at school.” 

     Other members of student government, especially seniors, could side with either option.

     “As a senior, it doesn’t really affect me, but I want to encourage RHS pride for classes to come,” said student government member, Jonathan Pham. “However, despite class divisions, I think there is still unity here.”

     The idea for RHS color influence was adopted by neighboring schools.  Oakmont, for example, distinguishes their classes by blue and white colors.

     “We have seen the success of these programs at schools around us and I think it will be beneficial for RHS,” said Basham.

     Some students, such as senior Krista Lawrence, oppose the idea to eliminate class colors.

     “It takes away competition and class individuality,” said Lawrence. “It gives each class a sense of pride.”

     Some members of the RHS student body, whether freshmen or seniors, are most concerned about the lack of class competition available to them.

     “Competition encourages self-improvement and increases school spirit, because the drive to beat other classes promotes the feeling of achievement,” said sophomore Aarif Masani.

     However, the administration and student government’s aims to promote school unity, not to take away class rivalry.

     “Class competition won’t change,” said Basham. “Students will still compete against each other.”

     As for the senior wall, something that for years has represented the senior color, it too would represent school unity.

     “Ultimately, I just want the school to be unified,” said Basham. “We are Roseville High School Tigers.”