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April 16, 2018
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SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
In Mrs. Malsbury’s Computer Operations in Business class, students were given the opportunity to take a National Certification in Microsoft Office, allowing them a gain national certification in multiple Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. To prepare for these certifications, students work through unit simulations and projects until they are personally prepared to test. Project-led strategies are used throughout the semester to help students perform more efficiently and effectively in the Microsoft environment. The certifications are used on students’ resumes and portfolios, allowing them to have the skills for future business endeavors, and prepare them for their business-based careers.
Reporting by Makeznie Shubnell
SENIOR SCHOLAR OF DISTINCTION LEVEL STUDENTS
Congratulations to our soon to be graduating seniors. Academic recognitions that will be awarded at our Honors Convocation that include Scholars of Highest Distinction, Scholars of Distinction and Scholars of Achievement have been announced and are posted in the counseling office. If you have a question or concern please contact the counseling office.
Students attaining the highest level have received a composite ACT score of 32 OR SAT composite of 1450 or higher, taken four or more AP courses and have a GPA of 3.9 or higher. Acknowledgement as a Scholar of Distinction requires a 3.8-3.899 GPA, three or more AP courses and a composite ACT of 28 OR SAT composite of 1310 or higher. Scholars of Achievement have a GPA of 3.5-3.799, taken two or more AP courses, and have a composite ACT score of 26 OR SAT composite of 1240 or higher.
Students attaining the highest level have received a composite ACT score of 32 OR SAT composite of 1450 or higher, taken four or more AP courses and have a GPA of 3.9 or higher. Acknowledgement as a Scholar of Distinction requires a 3.8-3.899 GPA, three or more AP courses and a composite ACT of 28 OR SAT composite of 1310 or higher. Scholars of Achievement have a GPA of 3.5-3.799, taken two or more AP courses, and have a composite ACT score of 26 OR SAT composite of 1240 or higher.
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SCHOLARS OF HIGHEST DISTINCTION
Zahra Ahmed Afrah Ansari Meredith Benson Katherine Dyar Natalie Fylak Claire Gleason Olivia Hayen Claire He Bilal Ibrahim Ramona Johnson Lauren Karmo Gita Kattimani Alexander Lee Katherine Lee Grace Murphy Amala Nayak Melaina Neto Jongbu Park Anirudhan Ramaseshan Rachel Rettie Victoria Schwutke Christina Shepich Delna Sholapurwalla Keneth Sokoli Maya Subramanian Preethi Surapaneni Constantine Tangalos Kendra Trader Natalie Treichel Lauren Wegener Erik Williams |
SCHOLARS OF DISTINCTION
Justin Baker Grant Benedettini Kathryn Chatman Samuel Corrion Julia Couch Ashok Dodaballapur Eleanor Eisele Joel Fickel Sana Halim Chester Ho Anna Huetteman Ahmed Ilyas Christina Irons Kendall Jordan Hanul Kang Vanessa Karagounis Lucas Kastran Guen Kim Elizabeth Kowalczyk Theodore Kurokawa Julia LaTrouno Rui-Tao Ma Isabella Malatesta Angela Mammel Sid Osborn Mahnoor Rauf Austin Remick Steven Salkowski Makenzie Shubnell Tia Stathakios Sandip Sundash Kengo Takenouchi Sara Trumza Fatima Uddin Harshith Vempati Stephanie Wong Keri Yang Noor Yousif |
SCHOLARS OF ACHIEVEMENT
Momin Alam Madelyn Arsenault Edward Azzam Riley Becks Benjamin Bisio Richard Bland Emily Boar Brent Burtraw Fahro Cejvanovic Bu Sung Chung Lizabeth Desmet Laura Eshelman Grace Forlines Alexander Gaydayenko Rainey Golab Paige Gonterman Sarah Hill Sana Hussaini Lauren Jakobiak Krithi Jaligama Benjamin Kable Martin Karpinski David Karwaski Alexa Ligon Rui-Qi Ma Ariella Miller Chad Miller Harper Monica Hussein Murray Joshua Murrell Anthony Ng Elizabeth Novak Martin O'Neill Paige Radman Rohan Singh Evan Smyth Jackson Stewart Emily Taylor Samantha Thiessen Audrey Weber Reagan Wegener Isabell Wyborski George Zagrodzki |
JOIN STUDENT COUNCIL NEXT YEAR
Applications for next year's student council leadership class are now available for interested freshmen, sophomores or juniors. Student Council Leadership at Rochester High School is an amazing experience for your child and they can be involved in a program that are among the top 5% of student councils in the state of Michigan. Applicants can pick one up outside of Ms. Cusmano's Room C103. Applications are due by 2:30 pm on April 20th. Please see Ms. Cusmano (kcusmano@rochester.12.mi.us)
SNHS JOINS WITH THE PULSERA PROJECT
Spanish National Honor Society is participating in the Pulsera Project again this year! For those who do not know what the Pulsera Project is, Spanish NHS members will be selling beautiful and colorful bracelets, which are homemade from artists in Nicaragua and Guatemala. Each bracelet is $5 and ALL the money we raise will be given back to these countries to support their educational programs. Spanish NHS members will be selling the pulseras before and after classes and during lunch from Monday, April 16th until Friday, April 27th. More information can be found at http://www.pulseraproject.org/.
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RHS STUDENT IN STATE FINALS POETRY OUT LOUD COMPETITION
Savannah Young, from Ms. Kuslits' Poetry class, did a phenomenal job representing RHS at the state finals of the Poetry Out Loud competition March 2, 2018 in Lansing.
PRACTICAL LAW PRESENTERS
Over the past few weeks Practical Law classes have had the opportunity to hear engaging presentations from FBI Special Agents, a US Air Marshal, and from Oakland County Sergeant John Ashley, our former school liaison officer. These presentations give students insight into each of their law enforcement careers, learning about their individual journey into each field and exciting stories on the job. During the presentation students have the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback. Earlier this semester students also heard presentations from Deputy Curtis, our school liaison officer, as well as Deputy Batzloff on Crash Reconstruction and the dangers of drinking & driving and texting & driving.
CHINA CULTURAL EXCHANGE TRIP MEETING
JOIN THE PTSA
Make a difference in the lives of the students at RHS. Join the PTSA Executive Board as a Vice President. Contact Debbie Jones at debra-L-jones@hotmail.com with questions.
QUIZ BOWL COMPETITION
This year's Quiz Bowl Club entered their first judged competition at Michigan State University last Saturday, April 7. They did well, placing in the top half of the 30-school field. Our six Falcons faced very tough competitive teams like Troy and Country Day high schools, which provided a clear picture of how grueling academic trivia competition can be. Rochester's 12 place finish is a great outcome for such a young, untested team, and shows real promise for next year's competitive season. If anyone is interested in academic trivia, please stop by Mrs. Kuslits' room, F110, on any given Monday after school to check out what our fun group is up to. Congratulations, Quiz Bowl!
2018 HOMETOWN HUSTLE
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FEDS 201 UPDATE
ROCHESTER ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STUDENTS PROUDLY PRESENETS:
THE UNINVITED
April 19-21, 2018
Rochester High School Auditorium
Tickets are general admission
$8.00 for Student/Seniors
$10.00 for Adults
$5.00 Saturday Matinee, All seats
Seeking to escape the demands of life in London, Pam Fitzgerald and her brother, Roddy, an aspiring playwright, discover a charming house in the west of England, overlooking the Irish Sea. The house, Cliff End, has long been empty, and they are able to purchase it at a suspiciously low price. The reason is soon apparent: The house has an unsavory reputation. Fifteen years earlier a murder may or may not have occurred by the gnarled tree that can be viewed from the parlor window. Slowly the Fitzgeralds begin to sense the evil spirit that still inhabits the house. Soon visits from the village doctor, the local gossip, and a former governess, reveal stories of the beautiful Mary Meredith, who once lived in the house and of the striking, Carmel, who posed for a painting that led to her destruction. With the help of Mary's daughter, Stella, and a séance arranged by an actress friend of the Fitzgeralds, Cliff End is forced to reveal its dark secrets.
Buy your tickets at the door or online at http://bit.ly/RATStix.
For more information, please visit the RATS website at www.ratstheatre.org.
Rochester High School Auditorium
Tickets are general admission
$8.00 for Student/Seniors
$10.00 for Adults
$5.00 Saturday Matinee, All seats
Seeking to escape the demands of life in London, Pam Fitzgerald and her brother, Roddy, an aspiring playwright, discover a charming house in the west of England, overlooking the Irish Sea. The house, Cliff End, has long been empty, and they are able to purchase it at a suspiciously low price. The reason is soon apparent: The house has an unsavory reputation. Fifteen years earlier a murder may or may not have occurred by the gnarled tree that can be viewed from the parlor window. Slowly the Fitzgeralds begin to sense the evil spirit that still inhabits the house. Soon visits from the village doctor, the local gossip, and a former governess, reveal stories of the beautiful Mary Meredith, who once lived in the house and of the striking, Carmel, who posed for a painting that led to her destruction. With the help of Mary's daughter, Stella, and a séance arranged by an actress friend of the Fitzgeralds, Cliff End is forced to reveal its dark secrets.
Buy your tickets at the door or online at http://bit.ly/RATStix.
For more information, please visit the RATS website at www.ratstheatre.org.
INTERESTED IN SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY?
If your son or daughter is going to be in Spanish 3, 4, or 5 for the 2018-2019 school year and is not already in Spanish NHS but would like to be, please see Ms. Scislowicz in Room B-111 for more information and the application. Applications are due April 17th. Thank you!
YEARBOOK SALES HAVE ENDED
2018 yearbook sales have officially ended. To be placed on a wait list, pleas email Mrs. Huvaere directly for more information. Jhuvaere@rochester.k12.mi.us
RCS SPARKLE AWARDS
Congratulations to the following Rochester High individuals for receiving an RCS Special Education Sparkle Award.
Luke Beach
Manon Clavette
Amy Cosentino
Kelly Crawford
Kathleen Davis
Tarra Dodge
Paul Duffy
Steve Fox
Frank Gollon
Jeff Haney
Jeff Hughes
Renee Kavalar
Kristine Kehren
Angela Lowry
Amy Oppat
Christiana Phillips
Jacqueline Rylko
Erin Slomka
Keith Torok
Chantal Wolanin
Luke Beach
Manon Clavette
Amy Cosentino
Kelly Crawford
Kathleen Davis
Tarra Dodge
Paul Duffy
Steve Fox
Frank Gollon
Jeff Haney
Jeff Hughes
Renee Kavalar
Kristine Kehren
Angela Lowry
Amy Oppat
Christiana Phillips
Jacqueline Rylko
Erin Slomka
Keith Torok
Chantal Wolanin
YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
FREE PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY HELP
Professor Koppen from Oakland University will be in the RHS Media Center Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:00 for students who would like extra help with Physics and Chemistry.
PTSA HEALTH AND WELLNESS UPDATE
RHS DANCE TRYOUTS
SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY (SANP) NEWS
Congratulations to our February ticket raffle winners! Ashok Dodaballapur, Rahul Kizcahakkoottayil, Justin McCaslin, and Steven Salkowski. See you at the SANP!
Buy your ticket NOW for a chance to win! Everyone who has purchased their ticket by the first of each month through June will be entered in a drawing to win a $10 gift card to Tropical Smoothie. Four winners will be selected each month -- are you feeling LUCKY? The only way to enter is to buy your SANP ticket today! Pay online or send in a check payable to Rochester Community Schools, memo RHS SANP along with the permission slip to the Main Office.
Attention winners: If you have not yet picked up your gift card go to the Main Office to claim your prize.
^Prior winners excluded from future drawings.
Why go to the SANP? Students enjoy a fun celebration at Dave & Buster's the night of their graduation ceremony until 5:00 the next morning. The entire class can celebrate together in a safe environment. The $95 ticket includes bus transportation from/to the school, food & beverages, a variety of games & entertainment, and a chance to win BIG prizes including microwaves, TVs, mini fridges, printers and more! Your senior won't want to miss this amazing event! Questions? Contact Kari Willimas at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
Attention Parents: We need your help! You can help us make the 2018 SANP even better with your donations. We need BASKETS -- a variety of shapes and sizes are needed to package and display our raffle prizes. If you have any baskets we can use, contact Anne Crites at anne.crites@mcc.edu or 248-978-2975 to make arrangements for your basket(s) to be collected. We are also seeking donations of items to add to our assortment of PRIZES such as video games, phone accessories, Vera Bradley -- anything appealing and/or useful for a student after high school graduation. GIFT CARDS to popular stores and eateries would also be welcome. Let us know what you can contribute for our event on the sign-up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f45aaae2fa6f85-senior. If you'd rather make a monetary donation to support the RCS Senior All Night Party events, please contact Mary Beth Johnson at marybeth.johnson7@gmail.com. Donations are tax deductible and will be split between all three Rochester high schools unless a certain school is specified.
We need JUNIOR & SOPHOMORE parents, too! Get in on the action now so you will be prepared to continue the amazing tradition for your child's graduation class.
Please join us at the next SANP meeting on Monday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center.
Questions? Contact Kari Williams at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
Buy your ticket NOW for a chance to win! Everyone who has purchased their ticket by the first of each month through June will be entered in a drawing to win a $10 gift card to Tropical Smoothie. Four winners will be selected each month -- are you feeling LUCKY? The only way to enter is to buy your SANP ticket today! Pay online or send in a check payable to Rochester Community Schools, memo RHS SANP along with the permission slip to the Main Office.
Attention winners: If you have not yet picked up your gift card go to the Main Office to claim your prize.
^Prior winners excluded from future drawings.
Why go to the SANP? Students enjoy a fun celebration at Dave & Buster's the night of their graduation ceremony until 5:00 the next morning. The entire class can celebrate together in a safe environment. The $95 ticket includes bus transportation from/to the school, food & beverages, a variety of games & entertainment, and a chance to win BIG prizes including microwaves, TVs, mini fridges, printers and more! Your senior won't want to miss this amazing event! Questions? Contact Kari Willimas at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
Attention Parents: We need your help! You can help us make the 2018 SANP even better with your donations. We need BASKETS -- a variety of shapes and sizes are needed to package and display our raffle prizes. If you have any baskets we can use, contact Anne Crites at anne.crites@mcc.edu or 248-978-2975 to make arrangements for your basket(s) to be collected. We are also seeking donations of items to add to our assortment of PRIZES such as video games, phone accessories, Vera Bradley -- anything appealing and/or useful for a student after high school graduation. GIFT CARDS to popular stores and eateries would also be welcome. Let us know what you can contribute for our event on the sign-up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f45aaae2fa6f85-senior. If you'd rather make a monetary donation to support the RCS Senior All Night Party events, please contact Mary Beth Johnson at marybeth.johnson7@gmail.com. Donations are tax deductible and will be split between all three Rochester high schools unless a certain school is specified.
We need JUNIOR & SOPHOMORE parents, too! Get in on the action now so you will be prepared to continue the amazing tradition for your child's graduation class.
Please join us at the next SANP meeting on Monday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center.
Questions? Contact Kari Williams at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
SENIOR GRADUATION SIGNS
| 2018 Senior Graduation DVD/Lawn Signs |
2017 - 2018 MEETING DATES
PTSA Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on the following dates:
May 9
Athletic Booster Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
April 16, May 14, and June 11
Band Booster Meetings will be held in the Band Room at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
April 17, May 8, and June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
April 16, and May 14 (starts at 7:30 p.m.)
May 9
Athletic Booster Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
April 16, May 14, and June 11
Band Booster Meetings will be held in the Band Room at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
April 17, May 8, and June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
April 16, and May 14 (starts at 7:30 p.m.)
RHS SPORTS
GIRLS GOLF LESSON OPPORTUNITY
Parents, do you have a daughter who you would like to be involved in golf? High school golf is a great sport and often leads youngsters into something they can do the rest of their lives. One of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to high school golf is that girls need to have a lot of experience or be good players already in order to come out and make the high school team. Those ideas are definitely misconceptions, especially when it comes to jv girls golf. In a typical year, we will have several players on our jv team with very little experience coming into the season.
When it comes to making the varsity team, although our team has been very good over the last 15 years, we would most likely take any girl that can break 100 for 18 holes straight to the varsity team. In an effort to get girls out playing golf, learning the game and preparing to try out in the fall, we have an opportunity for some group lessons with PGA Professional Larry Hamilton through the spring and summer. Larry has his own golf teaching facility in downtown Rochester and also works out of Twin Lakes. This is a great opportunity for young girls (current 5th graders and up) to get some golf instruction without having to commit to the expense of individual lessons yet.
We have some good young players who will be coming up through Rochester High in the next few years and we'd really like to keep building in order to make another State Championship run in the next several years! If you have a daughter who would be interested in attending some group lessons, please contact our Girls Varsity Coach, Jeff Haney at jhaney@rochester.k12.mi.us. We would like to start lessons soon after spring break and have them run through the end of the school year. For those who want to continue after that, Larry will also be running lessons throughout the summer as well. Larry will be setting up times each week that people can sign up for and I will put you in touch with him to do that. There are other good professionals in the area as well that would be great to work with. Please get in touch and we'll help in any way we can. We are very excited about getting young girls involved in the game of golf and hope your daughter can join in.
When it comes to making the varsity team, although our team has been very good over the last 15 years, we would most likely take any girl that can break 100 for 18 holes straight to the varsity team. In an effort to get girls out playing golf, learning the game and preparing to try out in the fall, we have an opportunity for some group lessons with PGA Professional Larry Hamilton through the spring and summer. Larry has his own golf teaching facility in downtown Rochester and also works out of Twin Lakes. This is a great opportunity for young girls (current 5th graders and up) to get some golf instruction without having to commit to the expense of individual lessons yet.
We have some good young players who will be coming up through Rochester High in the next few years and we'd really like to keep building in order to make another State Championship run in the next several years! If you have a daughter who would be interested in attending some group lessons, please contact our Girls Varsity Coach, Jeff Haney at jhaney@rochester.k12.mi.us. We would like to start lessons soon after spring break and have them run through the end of the school year. For those who want to continue after that, Larry will also be running lessons throughout the summer as well. Larry will be setting up times each week that people can sign up for and I will put you in touch with him to do that. There are other good professionals in the area as well that would be great to work with. Please get in touch and we'll help in any way we can. We are very excited about getting young girls involved in the game of golf and hope your daughter can join in.
