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November 19, 2018
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NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
There will be no school November 21 - November 25 due to Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy the Wellness Weekend!
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
On a chilly Friday afternoon, Mrs. Kimball’s Foods class was hard at work cooking mac and cheese after the winners of a Mexican Day of the Dead fruit pizza cooking contest chose it as the dish the class would cook. Mrs. Kimball hopes that moments like these, where students have to work as a team in order to prepare a dish, teach them valuable life lessons like working with people they may not know and making sure problems are solved effectively. In addition to preparing meals, the students were responsible for cleanup and preparation, which further helps these young cooks understand the entire process.
Reporting by Noah Peterson
Reporting by Noah Peterson
VETERANS DAY 2018
Thank you to our Veterans!
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS MUSICAL
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Come see Rochester High School’s production of “Once Upon A Mattress” with shows on Friday at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and Sunday at 4:00 pm. Tickets are available on line at ratstheatre.org. |
SENIOR JOSTENS PACKETS PASSED OUT
Senior Jostens packets were distributed Friday, November 16 in first hour. If you were absent please stop by counseling to grab a packet. Jostens will be back to pick up graduation orders on Wednesday, December 4 and Thursday, December 5 during all three lunches. If you miss these dates you will have to mail it in or order online directly with Jostens.
THANK YOU PTSA
The Rochester High School PTSA sponsored two staff luncheons on November 5 and November 6! The PTA Council and PTSA/PTA's from all of the Rochester Community Schools sponsored a breakfast at the District Professional Development on Monday, November 5. Rochester High School's PTSA sponsored a Donut MakerSpace for our Building Professional Development on Tuesday, November 6. Thank you PTSA for two awesome events!
RHS PTSA GIVING TREE
BAND STUDENTS PERFORMED IN OU HONOR BAND
Congratulations to Rochester HS Band students Shravya Ramesh (flute), Hannah Schurman (clarinet) & Brock Elkins (trumpet) for being selected to perform in the Oakland University Honor Band on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
FOUNDERS DAY 2019 LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION
ANNOUNCING THE DISTRICT-WIDE LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION for FOUNDERS DAY 2019
Calling all ART enthusiasts -- it is time to get creative!
The PTSA is seeking designs for our RCS PTA 2019 Founders Day event and celebration.
THE WINNER RECEIVES A $70 GIFT CARD!
Deadline for submission is December 7, 2018.
Please click here for design criteria and more information.
Questions? Contact Carolyn Reif creif6987@gmail.com or Meghan Murphy m24msu@gmail.com.
Calling all ART enthusiasts -- it is time to get creative!
The PTSA is seeking designs for our RCS PTA 2019 Founders Day event and celebration.
THE WINNER RECEIVES A $70 GIFT CARD!
Deadline for submission is December 7, 2018.
Please click here for design criteria and more information.
Questions? Contact Carolyn Reif creif6987@gmail.com or Meghan Murphy m24msu@gmail.com.
SIGN UP FOR THE SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY
Seniors and Senior Parents – Reminder to sign up for the Senior All Night Party!! Prices go up January 1, 2019, so sign up now! This is a really fun night for the seniors, with food, entertainment, games, and LOTS of prizes.
All the information, permission slip, and online payment link are available here.
Don’t miss out on the promotional pricing…..available until December 31, 2019.
All the information, permission slip, and online payment link are available here.
Don’t miss out on the promotional pricing…..available until December 31, 2019.
NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED SCHOLARS
Students pictured from left to right: Tejas Gular, Erin Wang, Jade Kim, Kaitlyn Arnold, Lauren Gregorio, Nidhi Tigadi, Viktor Tyberkevych, Elise Osterbrink
Rochester High School is honored to have eight National Merit Commended Scholars. Congratulations to Kaitlyn Arnold, Lauren Gregorio, Tejas Gular, Jade Kim, Elise Osterbrink, Nidhi Tigadi, Viktor Tyberkevych, and Erin Wang.
JUNIORS MET WITH COUNSELORS
Counselors met with Juniors this week to go over considerations for Post High School Planning. A parent meeting took place on Wednesday in the media center as well. The link below covers the presentation information, however, please note there was much dialogue. This link can also be found on the counseling webpage under Junior Parent Night.
https://www.smore.com/hpvbs
https://www.smore.com/hpvbs
RHS PAINTS A PLOW
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Seniors Alice Finlan, Jack Hegger, Cece Harris went on Saturday, November 10 to represent RHS art Club and National Art Honors Society to paint the plow for the community. Be sure to keep an eye out for our plow on the roads this winter!
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CHOIR STUDENTS SELECTED FOR REGIONAL HONOR CHOIR
Congratulations to the following Choir students auditioning and being selected to the MSVMA Regional Honor Choir, Mima Higashi, Abigail Kosnik, and Zoe Olsonfor. These students will perform at South Lyon High School on December 1 with the top singers in our region of Michigan. We are extremely proud of their hard work and wish them a wonderful experience at Regional Honor Choir next month!
SENIOR PORTRAIT OPPORTUNITY
Seniors that are interested in being included the 2019 Class composite will have an opportunity to be photographed December 4 here at RHS. We are hoping for 100% participation this year!
If you have not had a senior portrait taken by Prestige, or you have not had a portrait taken, this is your chance! There is no charge for the session. Pre-sale for the composite will be available that day at a $20.00 cost.
Prestige will be here on Tuesday December 4 photographing a classic yearbook shot from 7:30 – 2:30. Signup list is available in the counseling office with Mrs. Garr. Suggested and preferred dress for this formal portrait is a collared shirt (with jacket and tie if you wish) for young men and blouse or sweater for ladies. No revealing tops, tshirts, hoodies or hats.
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Garr in counseling or Mrs. Huvaere.
If you have not had a senior portrait taken by Prestige, or you have not had a portrait taken, this is your chance! There is no charge for the session. Pre-sale for the composite will be available that day at a $20.00 cost.
Prestige will be here on Tuesday December 4 photographing a classic yearbook shot from 7:30 – 2:30. Signup list is available in the counseling office with Mrs. Garr. Suggested and preferred dress for this formal portrait is a collared shirt (with jacket and tie if you wish) for young men and blouse or sweater for ladies. No revealing tops, tshirts, hoodies or hats.
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Garr in counseling or Mrs. Huvaere.
JOIN THE SKI CLUB
JAZZY JINGLE
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MEETING DATES
PTSA Meetings are held in the Media Center at 7:00 (unless otherwise noted) on the following dates:
January 9 (9:30 a.m.), March 27, and May 8
Athletic Booster Meetings are held in the Media Center at 6:00 on the following dates:
December 10, January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10
January 9 (9:30 a.m.), March 27, and May 8
Athletic Booster Meetings are held in the Media Center at 6:00 on the following dates:
December 10, January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10
RHS SPORTS
WINTER SPORT TRYOUT INFORMATION
Boys Swim Tryouts
Boys and Girls Ski- For information on practice start dates please contact head coach Susan Mackens, smackens2980@wowway.com
Boys and Girls Ski- For information on practice start dates please contact head coach Susan Mackens, smackens2980@wowway.com
FALL SIGNING DAY 2018
Rochester High School is proud to announce 10 student athletes signed their letter of intent to play at the college level on November 14. Special thanks to Leo’s Coney Island for donating food for the luncheon celebration.
Congratulations to the following athletes and their families:
Elizabeth Bulat– Northwestern (Cross Country)
Peter Corsetti– Michigan State (Swim)
Kaitlin Ducharme– Southern Illinois (Soccer)
Owen Malinowski– Northwood (Baseball)
Kyleigh McCarthy– Northern Michigan (Lacrosse)
Emily Morrow– Wayne State (Softball)
Hagen Schwark– Mott CC (Baseball)
Nick Stepke– Hillsdale College (Baseball)
Victoria Thor– Illinois Chicago (Swim)
Max Varon– Owens CC (Baseball)
Congratulations to the following athletes and their families:
Elizabeth Bulat– Northwestern (Cross Country)
Peter Corsetti– Michigan State (Swim)
Kaitlin Ducharme– Southern Illinois (Soccer)
Owen Malinowski– Northwood (Baseball)
Kyleigh McCarthy– Northern Michigan (Lacrosse)
Emily Morrow– Wayne State (Softball)
Hagen Schwark– Mott CC (Baseball)
Nick Stepke– Hillsdale College (Baseball)
Victoria Thor– Illinois Chicago (Swim)
Max Varon– Owens CC (Baseball)
WRESTLING FUNDRAISER
BOYS TENNIS CAPS BANNER SEASON AT STATE FINALS
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The 2018 season for the Rochester boy’s tennis team was one for the ages. The boys started the season by winning their own Falcon Invite defeating Fraser, Utica Eisenhower and Grosse Ile. The team then proceeded to beat cross town rivals Stoney Creek and Adams to earn city bragging rights and then capped off the OAA season with a league championship on home soil. Heading into Regionals the boys and coaches had high hopes and translated their momentum into a state qualifying effort. The boys then headed to Midland and won 4 matches on the day earning a 15th overall team finish.Congratulations to the boys and coaches on a banner year!
GIRLS SWIM WINS OAA WHITE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
The Rochester High School Girls Swim and Dive Team put in an outstanding performance at the White Division League Meet held on October 31st and November 2nd at Lake Orion High School. This was a true team effort as the girls swam personal/seasonal best times that propelled RHS to the top.
Some highlights from the meet include top 16 finishes from Grace Agius, Mikayla Agius, Claire Bejin, Kendall Evans, Shannon Gielow, Paige Gordon, Rhea Gupta, Sanya Gupta, Savannah Gurley, Jessica Hrynkiw, Julia Hrynkiw, Britney Kim, Rachel Kim, Sophie Smythe, Victoria Thor, Abby VeCasey and Elise VeCasey.
Victoria Thor had two first place finishes in the 200 Free and the 500 Free and set a new White Division League record in the 200 Free.
Seniors Britney Kim and Victoria Thor were awarded All-League Honors and Victoria Thor was named Senior Swimmer of the Meet.
The relay teams also performed very well. Our 200 Free Relay (S. Smythe, B. Kim, Je. Hrynkiw, V. Thor) and 400 Free Relay (B. Kim, R. Kim, S. Smythe, V. Thor) teams both qualified for the State Meet (Nov. 16 &17 at EMU). Two of our divers, Abby VeCasey and Elise VeCasey, placed in the top six and qualified for the State Regional Dive Meet.
The RHS Girls Swim and Dive Team is coached by Paul Karas, who also received the well deserved honor of Coach of the Year at the meet.
Some highlights from the meet include top 16 finishes from Grace Agius, Mikayla Agius, Claire Bejin, Kendall Evans, Shannon Gielow, Paige Gordon, Rhea Gupta, Sanya Gupta, Savannah Gurley, Jessica Hrynkiw, Julia Hrynkiw, Britney Kim, Rachel Kim, Sophie Smythe, Victoria Thor, Abby VeCasey and Elise VeCasey.
Victoria Thor had two first place finishes in the 200 Free and the 500 Free and set a new White Division League record in the 200 Free.
Seniors Britney Kim and Victoria Thor were awarded All-League Honors and Victoria Thor was named Senior Swimmer of the Meet.
The relay teams also performed very well. Our 200 Free Relay (S. Smythe, B. Kim, Je. Hrynkiw, V. Thor) and 400 Free Relay (B. Kim, R. Kim, S. Smythe, V. Thor) teams both qualified for the State Meet (Nov. 16 &17 at EMU). Two of our divers, Abby VeCasey and Elise VeCasey, placed in the top six and qualified for the State Regional Dive Meet.
The RHS Girls Swim and Dive Team is coached by Paul Karas, who also received the well deserved honor of Coach of the Year at the meet.
ELIZABETH BULAT FINISHES STRONG AT STATE CROSS COUNTRY FINALS
Congratulations to Elizabeth Bulat on her 37th (out of 236) place finish at the Division 1 MHSAA state finals. Liz ran a personal best (18:16) the week before at the regional event and finished 5th which qualified her for the state finals. Nice job Liz!
SAVANNAH HAQUE FINISHES TOP 10 AT GIRLS GOLF STATE FINALS
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Congratulations to Savannah Haque on her 9th place finish at the MHSAA Division 1 girls golf state finals. Savannah shot a two day total of 160 in sloppy and tough weather conditions.
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JOIN THE ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
You are invited to become part of the Falcon legacy and join the Rochester Athletic Booster Club. We are open to all adult community members and our primary goals are to support all Rochester High School Athletes and their sports programs. The Athletic Boosters Club raises most of its money through booster memberships, concession stand sales, social events and the Falcon Gala. Your support is important to us and we appreciate your membership.
Please complete the form below or visit the website at https://rhsfalcons.com/how-to-become-a-member/membership-form/
Rochester Athletic Booster are Making a Difference ‐ Over $160,000 awarded in the last 5 years!
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TEAM EVALUATION SOFTWARE ~ ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS ~ SOUND IMPROVEMENTS
Please complete the form below or visit the website at https://rhsfalcons.com/how-to-become-a-member/membership-form/
Rochester Athletic Booster are Making a Difference ‐ Over $160,000 awarded in the last 5 years!
EQUIPMENT ~ UNIFORMS ~ FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS ~ FIELD MAINTENANCE ~ MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
TEAM EVALUATION SOFTWARE ~ ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS ~ SOUND IMPROVEMENTS
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