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May 21, 2018
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SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
Mr. Miesch is a Language Arts 9, mythology, and speech teacher at RHS. On Friday May 11, his LA9 class reenacted the Capulet ball with a dance as part of their Romeo and Juliet unit.
In the play, Romeo and Juliet meet at a masquerade ball with dancing, so Mr. Miesch taught his classes a dance similar to one that would have been popular during the time period of Romeo and Juliet. They learned that the choreographed dance was an appropriate way to dance during the 1600s. They also learned that before any dancing occurred, the gentlemen had to bow to great their partner, and ladies had to curtsy.
Students had to work with partners and know the dance by the end of class. They also had to perform it with minimal prompting from Mr. Miesch. Learning the dance gave students the opportunity to experience the time period of Romeo and Juliet firsthand.
In the play, Romeo and Juliet meet at a masquerade ball with dancing, so Mr. Miesch taught his classes a dance similar to one that would have been popular during the time period of Romeo and Juliet. They learned that the choreographed dance was an appropriate way to dance during the 1600s. They also learned that before any dancing occurred, the gentlemen had to bow to great their partner, and ladies had to curtsy.
Students had to work with partners and know the dance by the end of class. They also had to perform it with minimal prompting from Mr. Miesch. Learning the dance gave students the opportunity to experience the time period of Romeo and Juliet firsthand.
Reporting by Patrick Jordan
END OF YEAR SENIOR INFO
May 21: Exams 4, 5, 6
May 22: Exams 1, 2, 3 (Half Day of School for Seniors Only!)
May 23: Senior Breakfast & Walk - 8:30, Mall (Cap & Gown Pick Up will be before Senior Breakfast begins!)
May 24: Senior Prom - 7:00, Palazzo Grande
May 29: Honors Convocation - 7:00, Auditorium
May 30: Senior Check Out - 8:00, Media Center (Six graduation tickets will be handed out at this time.)
June 7: Commencement - 7:00, O'Rena *All graduates must attend the mandatory Commencement Rehearsal at 11:30 a.m. at the O'Rena.* Senior All Night Party is immediately after Commencement.
If you still need to order your cap and gown please visit www.migrads.com.
Seniors requesting transcripts please be sure to specify "hold for grades" in Parchment.
May 22: Exams 1, 2, 3 (Half Day of School for Seniors Only!)
May 23: Senior Breakfast & Walk - 8:30, Mall (Cap & Gown Pick Up will be before Senior Breakfast begins!)
May 24: Senior Prom - 7:00, Palazzo Grande
May 29: Honors Convocation - 7:00, Auditorium
May 30: Senior Check Out - 8:00, Media Center (Six graduation tickets will be handed out at this time.)
June 7: Commencement - 7:00, O'Rena *All graduates must attend the mandatory Commencement Rehearsal at 11:30 a.m. at the O'Rena.* Senior All Night Party is immediately after Commencement.
If you still need to order your cap and gown please visit www.migrads.com.
Seniors requesting transcripts please be sure to specify "hold for grades" in Parchment.
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SENIORS HONORS CONVOCATION INFORMATION
Tuesday May 29, we will celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2018 at our annual Honors Convocation held in the Rochester High School Auditorium. If your senior is being recognized and you on attending, please read the information below.
Students are asked to arrive no later than 6:30 PM and enter through the main entrance in order to check in. Students will wear their gown only; caps will not be worn for this event. When students check in at the main entrance they will be given further instructions. This is what your child needs to be aware of:
If your student is unable to attend Honors Convocation, your child will be able to pick up any awards/medals during senior checkout.
After the ceremony, there will be a small reception in the mall area where you will be able to take pictures.
If you have any questions, please contact the Counseling Center at 248-726-5424.
Students are asked to arrive no later than 6:30 PM and enter through the main entrance in order to check in. Students will wear their gown only; caps will not be worn for this event. When students check in at the main entrance they will be given further instructions. This is what your child needs to be aware of:
- Students will be given an index card with their information to be read at the ceremony. They will need to review the information on the index card and make any necessary changes. They can add any new scholarships at that time to be announced.
- Students will then line up alphabetically. Honored students will be seated in the auditorium in alpha order.
- Once the ceremony begins, the counselors will help students line up for the procession and guide them onto the stage area.
- When your child reaches the podium, they will hand their card to the presenter, walk towards Mr. DeLuca, receive their awards, pause for a picture at the end of the stage (it will be marked) and continue back to their seats.
- Seniors will be seated in the audience so seating may be limited.
If your student is unable to attend Honors Convocation, your child will be able to pick up any awards/medals during senior checkout.
After the ceremony, there will be a small reception in the mall area where you will be able to take pictures.
If you have any questions, please contact the Counseling Center at 248-726-5424.
AUTHENTIC CAREER EXPERIENCE
Authentic Career Experience – Sign up today!
Is your current Sophomore or Junior interested in job shadowing someone in a career next year? If so then you are in luck. On Friday October 5thwe will be running our first Authentic Career Experience at RHS. All you need to do is sign up now to take advantage of this opportunity! Click Here => https://goo.gl/forms/DiiMI189jweWstQ73
Have more questions?
Is your current Sophomore or Junior interested in job shadowing someone in a career next year? If so then you are in luck. On Friday October 5thwe will be running our first Authentic Career Experience at RHS. All you need to do is sign up now to take advantage of this opportunity! Click Here => https://goo.gl/forms/DiiMI189jweWstQ73
Have more questions?
- Talk to Mrs. Malsbury in D118 / Kmalsbury@rochester.k12.mi.us
- At lunch on May 30 and 31st business professionals will be here to get your child up to speed
- Monday June 11th at 2:45pm we will have a round up meeting after school!
FALCONS OF DISTINCTION 2018
COLLEGE APPLICATION PRESENTATION
Attention Juniors! If you would like to get a jump start on your college applications this summer Mr. Green is hosting College 101 on Tuesday June 5th at 2:40 in the Media Center. You will learn how to search and apply to colleges, send transcripts and test scores, as well as have your college application questions answered. The session will end at 3:30. You can sign up on the counseling website and the counseling office. Please see your counselor or Mr. Green with questions.
BPA AT NATIONALS
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Congratulations to the six Rochester High School students (Karan Arora, Vamsi Bidthanapally, Alex Korb, Rami Sbahi, Kishan Shah and Rishma Balakrishnan) who represented Rochester at the BPA National Conference in Dallas, Texas on May 9 – 13, 2018. They had a fabulous time competing in their various events and seeing the sites of Dallas/Ft. Worth.
Congratulations to our students that placed in the “Top 20” in individual contests.
Rami Sbahi – 5th place in Java Programming
Karan Arora – 11th place in Java Programming
Karan Arora – 9th place in Computer Programming Concepts
Rishma Balakrishna – 20th place in Information Technology Concepts
These students made their advisors, Laure Gambaro and Karen Malsbury very proud to be a Falcon.
Congratulations to our students that placed in the “Top 20” in individual contests.
Rami Sbahi – 5th place in Java Programming
Karan Arora – 11th place in Java Programming
Karan Arora – 9th place in Computer Programming Concepts
Rishma Balakrishna – 20th place in Information Technology Concepts
These students made their advisors, Laure Gambaro and Karen Malsbury very proud to be a Falcon.
SPANISH AND GERMAN NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTIONS
The Spanish and German National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was on Tuesday, May 15th. Both organizations inducted new members and also awarded graduation cords to seniors. Congratulations to all members!
KEY CLUB UPDATE
Key Club has wrapped up its meetings for this year. We’ve had a pretty amazing year with over 60 students volunteering in the community with a minimum of 15 hours each. Our top earner, Nidhi Tigadi, had 44 hours of volunteerism, followed by Julia Hrynkiw with 37.5 hours and Abigail Kosnik with 37 hours. This year the Key Club members packaged over 10,000 meals for Kids Against Hunger, had presentations by Forgotten Harvest to learn about Food Insecurities and how to identify them, were taught basic self-defense training, made bird feeders that were placed around the school and finished with an ice cream sundae party. All students are welcome to join Key Club for the 2018-19 school year. Membership information will be available in September at the club fair. Don’t forget, there are volunteer opportunities over the summer throughout the community. Namely through Oakland County Parks and Music in the Park with Kiwanis Club. Please keep on volunteering. It feeds the soul!
ROCHESTER FALCON MARCHING BAND 2018-2019
- May 15 - RHSFMB Committee & Potential Chaperone Meeting (6PM @RHS)
- May 23 - Kickoff Meeting - 6PM @RHS Auditorium
- June 5 - FMB Registration - 5PM @RHS Band/Choir/Stage B
- June 13 - Summer Music/Instrument (11am @RHS Band Room)
- June 14 - Summer Music/Instrument (11am @RHS Band Room)
- July 26 - Mandatory Parent Pre-Camp Meeting (6PM @ RHS Auditorium)
If you are unable to attend the meeting on May 8 information will be posted on rochesterbands.org for the registration as that date approaches. If you need more information concerning FMB and are not able to attend, please contact RPMS president, Larry Latouf (xgdfalcon@gmail.com).
The Rochester Parents of Music Students would like to invite you to join us to learn about Falcon Marching Band - Band Camp. If you have a student joining the marching band next year, and are interested in chaperoning, or just want to learn more about band camp come and join us.
Please join us if you are interested:
WHAT: RHS FMB Committee & Potential Chaperone Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, May 15 @ 6pm
WHERE: RHS Band Room
WHO: Parents interested in becoming a band camp chaperone or being part of the registration committee.
GET YOUR SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY (SANP) TICKETS!
Questions? Contact Kari Williams at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
- Don’t have a ticket yet? It’s not too late! Tickets will be sold at the Senior Breakfast on May 23rd – bring your $100 CASH and your permission slip and get your ticket next week.
- Help us give every senior attending the party a prize by donating a gift card to a popular store or eatery such as Meijer, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Panera, Starbucks, etc. to add to our quantity and assortment of prizes.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f45aaae2fa6f85-senior - Volunteers are needed for the night of the event! Freshman, Sophomore & Junior parents welcome and needed as well as parents of Seniors.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f45aaae2fa6f85-2018 - Tickets are still being sold through the main office. All sales are now $100 cash only. Include a permission slip with your order.
Questions? Contact Kari Williams at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
ATTENTION FORMER UNIVERSITY HILLS STUDENTS
MAKER SPACE DRIVE
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION
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Pictured are this years officers -
Senior President - Katherine Lee; Senior Vice President - Alex Lee; Senior Secretary - Zahra Ahmed; Senior Treasure - Anirudhan Ramaseshan; Junior Vice President - Jade Kim; Junior Secretary - Ashley Adiwidjaja; Mrs. Kelly Messing and Mrs. Amy Cosentino - NHS Co-Sponsors
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On May 3, 2018, 145 Sophomores and Juniors were inducted into the Rochester High School Chapter of The National Honor Society. 90 Seniors were deducted and received their gold cords to be worn at commencements. To be a member of the NHS students have to exhibit the 4 pillars of of high academic standings, displaying character, performing leadership and service by volunteering in our community. Mr. Erik Vernon addressed the audience and spoke about the importance of striving to be the best person you can be and about giving back and donating your time. Congratulations to our new NHS Members and we wish the best to our graduating senior members - we are so proud of you!!!
CLASS OF 2018 MCGREGOR GRADUATION WALK
IT'S NOT TOO LATE! HELP WITH THE SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY
Questions? Contact Kari Williams at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
- We need a few more senior parents to volunteer to ride on the busses with our students to/from the event. C’mon – it’ll be fun! Contact Kari Williams at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
- 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. Did you win a basket at the recent Falcon Boosters Gala – give your basket back for use at the SANP!
- 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.
- Join us at the next SANP meeting on Monday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center.
2017 - 2018 MEETING DATES
Athletic Booster Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
June 11
Band Booster Meetings will be held in the Band Room at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
June 12
June 11
Band Booster Meetings will be held in the Band Room at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
June 12
RHS SPORTS
INCOMING FRESHMEN INTERESTED IN FOOTBALL
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS! There will be a meeting for all parents and athletes interested in playing football next fall. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm in the Rochester High School Media Center. If you have any questions, please email Coach Vernon at evernon@rochester.k12.mi.us. Thank you.
TENNIS WINS BIG AT TOURNAMENT
On May 5, the girls varsity tennis team won first place in the Troy Athens Invitational Tournament. All players medalled in the event.
SPRING SIGNING DAY
Rochester Athletics celebrated eight student-athletes, as they were surrounded by family, coaches, administration, and friends. Pictured left to right: LaMarkco Gulledge (Henry Ford CC-Basketball), Luke Kastran (Kalamazoo College-Soccer), Kiley Schneck (Olivet College-Soccer), Lauren Wegener (University of Toledo-Swim), Athletic Director Luke Beach, Luciano Errecalde (Saginaw Valley State University- Soccer), Marco Gomez (Rochester College- Soccer), Tyler Sommith (Rochester College- Soccer), Martin Ivezaj (Rochester College- Soccer). Rochester saw a total of 16 student-athletes make their college deceleration this year.
SPORTS PHYSICALS
GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM RAISES $718
Saturday, May 5, the Girls Lacrosse Teams dedicated their Senior Day to raising funds for the Pontiac based non-profit, Power Company Kids Club. As a self supporting sport at RHS, the team requested donations in lieu of an entrance fee from both the home crowd and visiting Royal Oak. Families gave generously and often despite a scheduling error by the officials that resulted in the JV contest being cancelled shortly before game time. The team has collected juice boxes to donate to Power Company Kids Club for the last two years and this season wanted to do more to support the organization that aims at building future leaders and giving Pontiac youth growing up in poverty an opportunity to thrive. The Lady Falcons went on to beat Royal Oak 17-4. The Falcons graduate 8 Varsity players and 4 Junior Varsity players in 2018. Proud to Be a Lady Falcon!
RHS GIRLS GOLF
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.
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 to get some golf instruction and do so in a group atmosphere. I personally have my daughter doing weekly lessons with Larry and would love to have more girls sign up to start working on their game.
If you are interested, go to www.larryhamiltongolf.com and click on “schedule a lesson”. Larry has group lessons set up so that you can go in and sign up. You can sign up individually or have friends sign up for the same time. I’m having my own daughter sign up each week in a group with a couple of friends. After coaching girls golf for 12 years, I’ve found that there’s a much better chance of getting girls to play when they have a friend that does as well.
There are many other golf professionals in the area that are great. I’ve known Larry for several years and he works with many young people in this area, so I’m comfortable recommending him. If you’d like any other information or have any questions about our golf program at RHS, please feel free to get in touch with me. Also, if you have a daughter that plans to come out for golf in the fall, please send me an email so I can put you on our email list. You can reach me at jhaney@rochester.k12.mi.us.
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 to get some golf instruction and do so in a group atmosphere. I personally have my daughter doing weekly lessons with Larry and would love to have more girls sign up to start working on their game.
If you are interested, go to www.larryhamiltongolf.com and click on “schedule a lesson”. Larry has group lessons set up so that you can go in and sign up. You can sign up individually or have friends sign up for the same time. I’m having my own daughter sign up each week in a group with a couple of friends. After coaching girls golf for 12 years, I’ve found that there’s a much better chance of getting girls to play when they have a friend that does as well.
There are many other golf professionals in the area that are great. I’ve known Larry for several years and he works with many young people in this area, so I’m comfortable recommending him. If you’d like any other information or have any questions about our golf program at RHS, please feel free to get in touch with me. Also, if you have a daughter that plans to come out for golf in the fall, please send me an email so I can put you on our email list. You can reach me at jhaney@rochester.k12.mi.us.
GIRLS AND BOYS SWIM TEAM EARN ACADEMIC ALL-STATE
Congratulations to the Rochester Girls and Boys Swim teams for earning Academic All-State. The Girls team had the highest GPA of any team in the state, finishing first with a 3.91 average. The Boys program finished runner-up in Division 2, with a 3.88 GPA.
