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May 15, 2017
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SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
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The Choir Department presented their Spring Concert: Cabaret! This is the one pop music concert they do each year, and is a high energy variety show. This year is the 29th consecutive year Cabaret has been performed at Rochester High School and Mrs. Lykins is excited to carry on the tradition! The shows performed on Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12 in the auditorium. The theme of this years show was "Kids in America" with acts including full choral pieces and solos. This is the first year RHS Choir presented the Cabaret on two nights and invited West and Reuther students to join in on the fun!
CONSTRUCTION CORNER
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COMMENCEMENT TICKET LOTTERY
Parents with graduating seniors! All seniors will be given six tickets for commencement at senior check out. Below is the link to the lottery for extra graduation tickets, closing on May 20. Extra tickets will be given out at senior check out. Parents can request up to four extra tickets and may enter one time per family.
www.bit.ly/rhsgradtix
www.bit.ly/rhsgradtix
RHS CELEBRATES TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Rochester High School celebrated Teacher Appreciation week with a special activity or gift each day from May 1 - 5. Student Council organized for each teacher to receive personalized notes, gifts, and a breakfast throughout the week. The PTSA sponsored a Tigers themed luncheon on Wednesday, May 3. Thank you to our teachers, Rochester High spirit is shown in your classrooms each and every day. Your dedication to our students and education is inspiring.
FRESHMEN MENTOR TEAM APPLICATIONS
Attention parents of sophomores and juniors: The RHS Freshmen Mentor Team is looking for students to be a part of next year’s team! If your son or daughter has great people skills and is interested in helping new freshmen feel welcome at RHS, please encourage them to apply! For complete details and the online application, go to tinyurl.com/rhsmentors. Applications are due by Friday, May 19.
NEW RHS EQUESTRIAN TEAM
Any horse crazy students want to show their school spirit? Rochester High is excited to announce the RHS Equestrian Team! This is a new club for male and female horse enthusiasts to compete against other high schools in fall meets. Both riders and non-riding horse lovers are welcome. Riders must be proficient for high school level competition, be willing to participate in meetings and practices, and own/lease/borrow a horse for competitions in September and October. Non-riding members can be anyone who loves horses, but doesn’t want the pressure of competition. Fall competitions are against local schools in English, Western, Showmanship, Jumping, Reining, Trail, Barrel Racing, Pole bending, and more. For more details see the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association web page. If interested, contact Sandra Morgan at thequeenofmorgan@gmail.com or Aubrey Trimble at atrimble@rochester.k12m.us.
All are welcome!
All are welcome!
STRESS RELIEF EXPO & THERAPY DOGS
On Thursday May 4 RHS hosted therapy dogs for the "Take a Paws" event organized by Ms. Schrems, English Language Arts Teacher, and a Stress Relief Expo organized by Denette Fend, PTSA Health and Wellness. To help students relax before exams and during AP testing therapy dogs visited, along with yoga, colors, stress relief packets, chances to win stress balls, and flavored water. Thank you to Ms. Schrems and Ms. Fend for an amazing event!
TOP WINNERS AT STATE HOSA COMPETITION
On April 27 and 28, 2017, the Rochester High School HOSA club took on over 3,000 other local high school students at the Michigan Health and Occupational Students of America Leadership Conference at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Fourteen students from Rochester High School placed within the Top 10 competitors in the state. Four of these students placed within the Top 3 competitors in the state and have qualified for the National Leadership Conference June 21-24, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. Ms. Shooks and Rochester’s HOSA Officers are very proud of our clubs' accomplishments and are looking forward to the team’s first trip to Nationals.
Congratulations to the following students who earned Top 10 recognition at the State level: The Medical Innovations Team of Alexander Lee, Christian Nguyen, Jongbu Park, and Anirudhan Ramaseshan, the Biomedical Debate Team of Ana Iman, Neha Jabeen, and Shuting Yang, the Health Career Display Team of Ishita Shukla and Nidhi Tigadi, and Bilal Ibrahim for his work in Health Career Photography. Students who earned Top 3 recognition and will be representing Rochester High School at Nationals include: Rami Sbahi who placed 2nd in the Dental Terminology event, and the State Champion RHS HOSA Bowl team of Dipra Debnath, David Kim, and Andrew Kohrman.
Congratulations to the following students who earned Top 10 recognition at the State level: The Medical Innovations Team of Alexander Lee, Christian Nguyen, Jongbu Park, and Anirudhan Ramaseshan, the Biomedical Debate Team of Ana Iman, Neha Jabeen, and Shuting Yang, the Health Career Display Team of Ishita Shukla and Nidhi Tigadi, and Bilal Ibrahim for his work in Health Career Photography. Students who earned Top 3 recognition and will be representing Rochester High School at Nationals include: Rami Sbahi who placed 2nd in the Dental Terminology event, and the State Champion RHS HOSA Bowl team of Dipra Debnath, David Kim, and Andrew Kohrman.
JERSEY MIKE'S FUNDRAISER
Thank you, Jersey Mike's, for another awesome RHS fundraiser. All the money collected during the last week of April through the Jersey Mike's fundraiser goes straight back to RHS!
SENIORS REQUESTING FINAL TRANSCRIPT
You must request a final transcript to be sent to your college/university. Do this today through Parchment. Select “hold for grades” and it will be available for delivery via Parchment beginning on 6/28/2017. Your college/university requires this! If your school is a Common App school, you must send a final request to Common App in addition.
* If you have any questions, contact your counselor or Mrs. Garr at kgarr@rochester.k12.mi.us
***ONLY 125 SENIORS OUT OF 390 HAVE DONE THIS SO FAR**
* If you have any questions, contact your counselor or Mrs. Garr at kgarr@rochester.k12.mi.us
***ONLY 125 SENIORS OUT OF 390 HAVE DONE THIS SO FAR**
2017 NHS INDUCTIONS
On Wednesday, May 3, 114 new members were welcomed into the Rochester High School Chapter of National Honor Society. These students are high achievers in scholarship, service, character and leadership. NHS also honored the graduating seniors with their honor cords. These cords signify the students' dedication to uphold the 4 NHS pillars - scholarship, service, character and leadership.
FEDS AT THE WORLD ROBOTICS CHAMPIONSHIP
During their second competition in Howell, through a contentious battle, the FEDS brought home the gold when they won the entire competition with their three alliance partners. Their amazing performance, in the end, won them not only the competition, but also their second Gracious Professionalism award. The FEDS’ triumph was rewarded with their first winner’s blue banner since 2011. With that, they earned enough ranking points to be invited to the Michigan State Championship in Saginaw Valley.
Ecstatic from making it to states, the FEDS took on the statewide competition from April 12-15. Although the team started out the competition losing by thin margins, their robot’s strengths shined through when the 3rd place alliance captain chose them to compete in the final matches on their alliance. Placing 2nd place in their division and ranking 70th in the state, the FEDS earned an invitation to the World Robotics Championship in St. Louis from April 26-29.
On Wednesday, April 26, the FEDS departed to St. Louis, Missouri to compete in one of the two worldwide competitions held (the other one was in Houston, Texas). They competed in the most competitive division, as this division took home the win!
Ecstatic from making it to states, the FEDS took on the statewide competition from April 12-15. Although the team started out the competition losing by thin margins, their robot’s strengths shined through when the 3rd place alliance captain chose them to compete in the final matches on their alliance. Placing 2nd place in their division and ranking 70th in the state, the FEDS earned an invitation to the World Robotics Championship in St. Louis from April 26-29.
On Wednesday, April 26, the FEDS departed to St. Louis, Missouri to compete in one of the two worldwide competitions held (the other one was in Houston, Texas). They competed in the most competitive division, as this division took home the win!
ROCHESTER STUDENTS FEATURED AT THE RCS ART SHOW
The Rochester Community Schools District Art Show kicked off Monday, May 1 and lasted through Friday, May 5. Artists from all RCS schools were featured and RHS had over 20 students in the show! Congrats to all Rochester Schools artists.
RHS DRESS CODE
RHS CTE STUDENT OF THE YEAR
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On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Oakland Schools, Amy Meng was recognized as the Career and Technical Education Student of the Year for Rochester High School. Amy was selected because she has taken many of the business classes at RHS and was an active member of the BPA club. Amy was also selected because of her positive attitude, great work ethic, and attention to detail. Amy has used her Microsoft skills to teach unemployed adults at the Neighborhood House to help them find jobs. Amy will be attending the University of Michigan next fall and was accepted into the Ross School of Business. Congratulations!
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SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY FUNDRAISER
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FALCON FRENZY TAILGATE 2017 COMMITTEE
PTSA is getting ready to start planning our Annual Falcon Frenzy Tailgate and need a few people to join the planning committee. Allan Schneck and Tony Reedy will be the committee chairs, they just need some energetic people with great ideas to help make this an over the top event. Be a part of the committee that brings this EXCITING event to our community and our RHS students. Click here to join the fun!
DEPUTY CURTIS TO SING AT COMERICA PARK
Rochester High School's very own Deputy Curtis will be singing the National Anthem at the Tigers game on June 7! The game will be nationally televised and is the annual game played in honor of Law Enforcement Day.
HELP NEEDED FOR BOOK CHECK IN
We are in need of volunteers to help with the end of the year book check in. Please grab a friend and spend a few hours helping out at RHS. Sign up here!
SECOND ANNUAL McGREGOR ELEMENTRY SCHOOL GRADUATION CLAPATHON
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Dear Families of the Class of 2017,
The McGregor Community would like to extend an invitation to any Graduating Senior who attended McGregor Elementary School to participate in our High Graduation Clapathon. We started this event last year and we look forward to make it a yearly tradition. We want our students at McGregor to see the end result of students’ dedication to learning while attending Rochester Community Schools. Any student that is a former McGregor Alumnus is invited to join us in their cap and gown and walk our halls as students and staff celebrate their accomplishment. Please join us at 2:45 pm on May 26 at McGregor Elementary School. Thank you, Dave Pontzious Principal McGregor Elementary School |
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THANK YOU PTSA
Rochester PTSA Members and Supporters,
As our 2016-17 school year comes to a close, the Rochester PTSA wanted to thank you for your support and let you know what your membership and donations of time and money have allowed up to accomplish.
Your Rochester PTSA Executive Board
Lori Schneck, President Kristin Randels, Treasurer
Sandra Cockell, Vice President Maureen Reedy, Secretary
As our 2016-17 school year comes to a close, the Rochester PTSA wanted to thank you for your support and let you know what your membership and donations of time and money have allowed up to accomplish.
- Teacher Grants:
- Vinyl Printer
- Reflections Art Program and Awards Ceremony
- Freshman Mentoring Program luncheon
- Support for the district wide STEAM Career Fair
- Earned Michigan Green Schools Evergreen Award
- Delivered meals for the Meals on Wheels program
- Coordinated 2 staff appreciation events
- Provided coat check at the Homecoming and Winter dances
- Provided refreshments at the Homecoming and Winter dances
- Coordinated volunteers for school registration
- Provided a student directory
- Created a website to help communicate events and accomplishments
- Representatives on District PTA committees for Legislative, Health and Wellness, Green Schools, Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education, Reflections, STEAM and Founder’s Day
- Support the Senior All Night Party
- Provide volunteers to help out with copies for the staff
- Provide volunteers to give school tours to new families in the district
- Coordinated football Falcon Frenzy tailgate event
Your Rochester PTSA Executive Board
Lori Schneck, President Kristin Randels, Treasurer
Sandra Cockell, Vice President Maureen Reedy, Secretary
PTSA & BOOSTER MEETING DATES
Join us for our our next PTSA or Booster Meeting!
PTSA meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in room B107 at RHS on the following date:
May 11
Band Booster meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. in the band room on the following date:
May 9
Athletic Booster meetings take place at 6:00 p.m. in room B107 at RHS on the following dates:
May 8, June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in room B107 at RHS on the following dates:
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 room B107 at RHS on the following date:
May 11
Band Booster meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. in the band room on the following date:
May 9
Athletic Booster meetings take place at 6:00 p.m. in room B107 at RHS on the following dates:
May 8, June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in room B107 at RHS on the following dates:
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
SPRING SIGNING DAY
Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Rochester High School, five student-athletes made their college declaration known. The ceremony was held in the Rochester High School upper mall, where the student-athletes were joined by friends, coaches, and family, to celebrate their college decision. Pictured from left to right: Kyle Johnson (Pepperdine-Cross Country), Lauren Kaliszewski (Michigan State- Cross Country), Luke Beach (Athletic Director), Daniel Iyok (University of Detroit- Soccer), Brad Carlson (Kalamazoo College- Soccer), David Nagrant (Rezoultion Prep Academy- Football).
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
Wednesday, May 10, 2017, was the final Women in Leadership Lecture at Rochester High School. Samantha Hillary spoke to our female student-athletes about the importance of building relationships, taking chances, and getting out of your comfort zone. Sam is a regional sales manager for Herff Jones. Rochester Athletics would like to thank Sam for speaking to our female student-athletes!
CAPTAINS HELP AT BROOKLANDS
Captains Club members Jenna Norgrove and Rose Myers help in Mr. Pleasant’s room at Brooklands Elementary. The Captains have been serving the students at Brooklands all year, helping them and providing academic support.
SOFTBALL CONFERENCE CHAMPS
Game 1: 5-Hit Day for Myers Leads Rochester High School Past Adams. Rose Myers gave Adams fits, as she bagged five hits in Rochester High School’s 17-7 victory on Thursday. Myers tripled in the first, doubled in the second, doubled in the fourth, doubled in the fifth, and singled in the sixth. Rochester took an early lead scoring three runs in the top of the 1st, but Adams knotted the game up at three in the bottom of the first inning. Rochester High School took the lead for good with two runs in the second inning. The Falcons earned the victory despite allowing Adams to score four runs in the fourth inning. Rochester High School scored six runs in the sixth inning. Rochester’s big inning was driven by a single by Anna Cloutier, a double by Kyra Shaw, a single by Harper Monica, and a single by Catie Troy. Victoria Wendt earned the win for Rochester. She tossed five innings, giving up seven runs, eight hits, striking out four, and walking zero. The Falcons had 20 hits in the game. Rose Myers, Miu Hosono, Emily Morrow, Harper Monica, Anna Cloutier, Kyra Shaw, and Catie Troy each collected multiple hits for Rochester High School.
Game 2: Rochester grabbed an early lead on its way to a 12-8 victory over Adams on Thursday. Rochester took the lead when Emily Morrow singled on a 2-2 count in the first inning, scoring two runs, followed by a Miu Hosono single, and a double by Jenna Norgrove. Adams scored five runs in the seventh inning, but the Falcons still managed to pull out the victory. Aryn Gallacher earned the win for Rochester High School. She tossed six innings, giving up eight runs, seven hits, and striking out four. Rochester High School collected 17 hits. Jenna Norgrove, Miu Hosono, Emily Morrow, Harper Monica, and Bailey Carlson each collected multiple hits for Rochester High School. Carlson went 2-for-4 at the plate as she led the team with four runs batted in.
With these wins the Falcons improve to 12-0 in the OAA White, and 15-6 overall. The Falcons travel to Royal Oak on Saturday May 13th to play in the Fred Pieper Memorial Tournament.
Game 2: Rochester grabbed an early lead on its way to a 12-8 victory over Adams on Thursday. Rochester took the lead when Emily Morrow singled on a 2-2 count in the first inning, scoring two runs, followed by a Miu Hosono single, and a double by Jenna Norgrove. Adams scored five runs in the seventh inning, but the Falcons still managed to pull out the victory. Aryn Gallacher earned the win for Rochester High School. She tossed six innings, giving up eight runs, seven hits, and striking out four. Rochester High School collected 17 hits. Jenna Norgrove, Miu Hosono, Emily Morrow, Harper Monica, and Bailey Carlson each collected multiple hits for Rochester High School. Carlson went 2-for-4 at the plate as she led the team with four runs batted in.
With these wins the Falcons improve to 12-0 in the OAA White, and 15-6 overall. The Falcons travel to Royal Oak on Saturday May 13th to play in the Fred Pieper Memorial Tournament.
