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February 13, 2017
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CHINESE STUDENT EXCHANGE 2017
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
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Ms. Frisby’s Myths class conducted an inquiry-based lesson to determine common elements of creation myths from around the world. Each group was assigned a creation myth from a different culture and worked in groups to plan a presentation, analyzing their myth in order to share their findings with the class. During each group’s presentation, students tracked features of each myth on a graphic organizer, noting what was created, how the myth was representative of that specific place/culture, and any other patterns they discerned. Finally, students were able to draw conclusions about the common elements of creation myths and begin to explain why these characteristics might be shared across cultures.
CONSTRUCTION CORNER
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TWO UNITED STATES PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR CANIDATES AT RHS
Two RHS Seniors, Harrison Catlin and Andrew Smith, were selected to apply to become 2017 United States Presidential Scholars. The program honors some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Catlin and Smith must now must write a candidate essay with supporting information and submit a secondary school report completed by an RHS staff member. Good luck to both RHS students on their next step of this journey!
CROSSTOWN SHOWDOWN PEP ASSEMBLY
HOSA AT REGION 4 CONFERENCE COMPETITION
On February 4, 2017 the Rochester High School HOSA club took on over 1,200 other local high school students at the Michigan Health and Occupational Students of America Region 4 Conference at Frasier High School. Thirty-six students from Rochester High School advanced to the state competition that will take place on April 27 and 28 in Traverse City, MI. Six students took first place at regionals. Ms. Shooks and Rochester’s HOSA Officers are very proud of our clubs' accomplishments and are looking forward to placing at States so the team can represent Rochester at Nationals in Florida.
The following students placed first in the competition: Hiba Abbas, Dipra Debnath, David Kim, and Nino Valdez (HOSA Bowl) and Ishita Shukla and Nidhi Tigadi (Health Career Display). The following students are moving on to the state competition as well: Zahra Ahmed, Krithi Jaligama, Rakhshan Al-Neyam, Afrah Ansari, Osayd Bahauddin, Rami Sbahi, Justin Baker, Ashok Dodaballapur, Harrison Catlin, Areej Chaudhry, Nicole Cubba, Bilal Ibrahim, Julian Labban, Delna Sholapurwalla, Fatima Uddin, Amna Abbas, Kathleen Jabas, Emily Jinerson, Mira Vacharakajorn, Haadi Fayyaz, Pranav Rajaram, Ana Iman, Neha Jabee, Shuting Yang, Rhea Gupta, Amala Nayak, Alexander Lee, Christian Nguyen, Jongbu Park, and Anirudhan Ramaseshan.
The following students placed first in the competition: Hiba Abbas, Dipra Debnath, David Kim, and Nino Valdez (HOSA Bowl) and Ishita Shukla and Nidhi Tigadi (Health Career Display). The following students are moving on to the state competition as well: Zahra Ahmed, Krithi Jaligama, Rakhshan Al-Neyam, Afrah Ansari, Osayd Bahauddin, Rami Sbahi, Justin Baker, Ashok Dodaballapur, Harrison Catlin, Areej Chaudhry, Nicole Cubba, Bilal Ibrahim, Julian Labban, Delna Sholapurwalla, Fatima Uddin, Amna Abbas, Kathleen Jabas, Emily Jinerson, Mira Vacharakajorn, Haadi Fayyaz, Pranav Rajaram, Ana Iman, Neha Jabee, Shuting Yang, Rhea Gupta, Amala Nayak, Alexander Lee, Christian Nguyen, Jongbu Park, and Anirudhan Ramaseshan.
EMANCIPATION AND ITS LEGACIES EXHIBITION AT RHS
The Rochester High School in association with the National Social Studies Honor Society will host Emancipation and Its Legacies, a nation traveling exhibition on display from February 8, 2017 to March 8, 2017. Developed by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in partnership with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Emancipation and Its Legacies marks the sesquicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Drawing on letters, personal accounts, images, and other documents from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, each section traces the major events that led to emancipation.
“We are pleased to have been selected as a site for this exhibition,” said Chad Zwolinski, Rochester High School. “Through reproductions of documents, photographs, and posters, the exhibition invites visitors to learn about emancipation through the eyes of individuals. Though Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation one hundred and fifty years ago, people today can still identify with the dreams and hopes of the people freed by that document, and the promise it held for them. We hope that this exhibition will help visitors better understand the human history and legacy of freedom and emancipation.”
“We are pleased to have been selected as a site for this exhibition,” said Chad Zwolinski, Rochester High School. “Through reproductions of documents, photographs, and posters, the exhibition invites visitors to learn about emancipation through the eyes of individuals. Though Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation one hundred and fifty years ago, people today can still identify with the dreams and hopes of the people freed by that document, and the promise it held for them. We hope that this exhibition will help visitors better understand the human history and legacy of freedom and emancipation.”
FEDS 201
SOPHOMORE CLASS AMBASSADORS HOLD 90s RINK NIGHT
Sophomore Class Ambassadors from left to right: Ian Green, Sophie Smythe, Tori Hawkins, Shweta Suri, Mackenzie Potter, Annie Gibbs, Jillian Lekosiotis, Shannon Vegara and not pictured Kaitlyn Arnold, Class Advisor: Miss Sarah Monroe
During our Crosstown Showdown week, last week on Wednesday, February 1, the Sophomore Class Ambassadors put on a 90s Night at the Rink to coincide with the “generations day” of spirit week. The sophomore class ambassadors showcased their leadership skills booking the venue, promoting the night, selling tickets, and putting on a wonderful event for RHS. Over 50 students came out to roller skate with us! Some of them were fantastic skaters and some were skating for the first time. A great time was had by all! Thank you to those who helped chaperone and put on the event!
2017 UNITED STATES MARINE EDUCATORS WORKSHOP
Mr. Vernon, teacher, and Mr. Cusumano, assistant principal, attended the 2017 Marines Educators Workshop at Parris Island, South Carolina from Tuesday, January 24 through Friday, January 27. The purpose of this wonderful workshop is to expose educators to what the United States Marine Corps has to offer for our students as well as give an up-close and hands-on experience of what it takes to become a Marine. Please watch the video above.
RHS STUDENTS IN SCHOLASTIC ART COMPETITION
Megan McMurry, Senior, and Maya Smith, Sophomore, were recognized for their outstanding art work in the Scholastic Art Competition. The show will run until Friday, March 3 at the College for Creative Studies, Walter B Ford II Building, Ford Campus. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday .
Megan McMurray, Honorable Mention Ceramics
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Maya Smith, Silver Key Photography (the piece with the yellow flower)
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DANCE TEAM PLACES AT NATIONALS
The Dance Team placed fifth in the nation this weekend at Dance Team Union Nationals in Orlando, Florida! This was the first year the RHS Dance Team has attended Nationals in 10 years! Congrats to all of our student dancers.
MERIT SEMI FINALISTS AND COMMENDED SCHOLARS RECOGNIZED
National Merit Scholar Semi Finalist Dipra Debnath
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National Merit Scholar Semi Finalist Andrew Smith
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At the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education meeting on February 6 all RCS Merit Scholar Semi Finalist and Commended Students were honored. Rochester High School had ten students recognized at the Board meeting.
Semi Finalists: Dipra Debnath, Mark Landry, Shreyans Munot, Cameron Page, and Andrew Smith
Commended Students: Owen Bennett, Harrison Catlin, Zachary DeLang, Olivia Yee, and Eric Yezzi
Semi Finalists: Dipra Debnath, Mark Landry, Shreyans Munot, Cameron Page, and Andrew Smith
Commended Students: Owen Bennett, Harrison Catlin, Zachary DeLang, Olivia Yee, and Eric Yezzi
INTERESTED IN JOINING NHS?
Any sophomore or junior students interested in joining National Honor Society are invited to join the sponsors Ms. Pierce and Ms. Messing-Mirabito and the NHS Officers for a short informational meeting on March 16 at 2:40 pm in the Media Center.
Any parents of sophomores or juniors who are interested in their student joining National Honor Society are invited to join the sponsors Ms. Pierce and Ms. Messing-Mirabito and the NHS Officers for a short informational meeting on March 8 at 4:30 pm just prior to parent-teacher conferences in the Auditorium.
Any parents of sophomores or juniors who are interested in their student joining National Honor Society are invited to join the sponsors Ms. Pierce and Ms. Messing-Mirabito and the NHS Officers for a short informational meeting on March 8 at 4:30 pm just prior to parent-teacher conferences in the Auditorium.
2017 STEAM FAIR
CHARITY WEEK PASSPORT
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Announcing the 2016 Charity Week Passport benefiting Dutton Farm
March 13, 2017 - March 17, 2017 *A $50 Value available for $40 Purchasing a Charity Week Passport gives your RHS student: -1 ticket to the Sadie’s dance (Saturday, March 18) -Charity Week T-shirt -10 tickets towards our basket donation raffle -1 ticket to our coffee house night (Thursday, March 16) -1 coffee and 1 baked good on Monday, Wednesday & Friday morning -1 ticket to our Magic Show on Monday, March 13 Please click here to pay online! |
RHS NUTRITION OVERVIEW
RHS teacher and coach Mr. Merlo, along with Mr. Fox, Ms. Oppat, and Coach Reed, have been working with student athletes on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. To help students eat smarter he created the above "RHS Nutrition Overview" worksheet. The file is also available for download below.
| RHS Nutrition Overview |
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PTSA HEALTH AND WELLNESS UPDATE
PTSA & BOOSTER MEETING DATES
Join us for our our next PTSA or Booster Meeting!
PTSA meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
March 30, May 11
Band Booster meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
March 14, April 18, May 9
Athletic Booster meetings take place at 6:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
February 27, March 20, April 24, May 15
*There is a list of students who have paid and turned in a permission slip for the Senior All Night Party posted outside the Main Office. Please have your student stop by the Main Office to make sure they are on the list!
PTSA meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
March 30, May 11
Band Booster meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
March 14, April 18, May 9
Athletic Booster meetings take place at 6:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
February 27, March 20, April 24, May 15
*There is a list of students who have paid and turned in a permission slip for the Senior All Night Party posted outside the Main Office. Please have your student stop by the Main Office to make sure they are on the list!
RHS SPORTS
TENNIS FUNDRAISER
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ATHLETIC SIGNING DAY
Surrounded by family, friends, coaches and administration, 13 Rochester High School student-athletes made their college declaration on National Signing Day. This is the largest group that Mr. Beach has had at one signing, and he was extremely excited to celebrate. “This is my fourth year here at RHS, and this is by far the largest group we’ve had sign at one time”, Mr. Beach said (RHS has two signing days). Mr. Beach expanded saying, “I am so proud of our student-athletes, it takes so much hard work, dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to get to this point. While their peers were out socializing, they were practicing their crafts and focusing on their academics. This is a dream for so many, but only a few will achieve it. I’m like a proud parent cheering on our kids”.
Seated from left to right: Albert Nagy (Northwood University Baseball), Brooke Busse (Wayne State University Golf), Cate Bennett (Adrian Track), Rose Meyers (Wayne State University Softball), Veronica Haque (Oakland University Golf), Alex Stevenson (Alma Boys Lacrosse), Maddie Halsey (UT Chattanooga Volleyball), Demtri Pliakos (University of Detroit Soccer), Alex McCarthy (Siena Heights Boys Lacrosse), Tyler Frankhouse (Northwood University Baseball), Ryan Gladstone (Northwood University Baseball), Ben Compton (Olivet University Baseball), and Zy Turner (Davenport University Cheer).
Seated from left to right: Albert Nagy (Northwood University Baseball), Brooke Busse (Wayne State University Golf), Cate Bennett (Adrian Track), Rose Meyers (Wayne State University Softball), Veronica Haque (Oakland University Golf), Alex Stevenson (Alma Boys Lacrosse), Maddie Halsey (UT Chattanooga Volleyball), Demtri Pliakos (University of Detroit Soccer), Alex McCarthy (Siena Heights Boys Lacrosse), Tyler Frankhouse (Northwood University Baseball), Ryan Gladstone (Northwood University Baseball), Ben Compton (Olivet University Baseball), and Zy Turner (Davenport University Cheer).
FRIENDS OF THE FALCONS GALA
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CHEER WINS OAA RED TITLE
Another year, another OAA Red Championship for the Rochester Competitive Cheer team. The Falcons once again brought home the OAA Red Championship, and now they have their eyes set on defending their state championship. Rochester has won their last two competitions, including impressive wins over several Top 10 programs (Adams, Stevenson, Grandville). Rochester again sits at #1 in the state rankings, after last week sitting at #4.
Both the Rochester JV and Freshmen programs also brought home OAA Titles, a complete program sweep for the Falcons.
Both the Rochester JV and Freshmen programs also brought home OAA Titles, a complete program sweep for the Falcons.
GIRLS SOCCER PROGRAM GIVING BACK
The Rochester Girls Soccer program helped raise money for the OLHSA Walk for Warmth event at Great Lakes Crossing on Saturday, February 4th. The girls program helped raise over $800 for a very good cause.
GIRLS BASKETBALL COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The Rochester Girls Basketball team traveled to Detroit this past weekend, to volunteer at Detroit Life Builders.The girls spent time in the kitchen providing a healthy meal for the young kids, while also entertaining them and playing board games. Thank you to our girls basketball program for making a difference!
CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS
We will be hosting our Annual Holiday Bazaar on November 4, 2017. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are a crafter, vendor or artist and are interested in participating, contact: pschattler248@comcast.net or 248-877-1309.
