SECOND SEMESTER BEGINS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Second semester will being Monday, February 4, 2019 and we will have a normal school schedule.
ACADEMIC OVERVIEW NIGHT
Academic Overview Night will be rescheduled for a later date. Rochester High School will keep families updated.
UPDATED SCHEDULING FOR 2019-2020
Counselors will be meeting sixth hours with the following grades on the following days:
Current Sophomores on February 5:
Mrs. O’Toole Seyka (A-DT) will meet in the Upper Cafe
Ms. Caggins (DU-G) will meet in A118.
Mr. Green (H-MAR) will meet in the Auditorium.
Mrs. Zotos (MAS-SB) will meet in Media Center.
Mrs. Messing Mirabito (SC-Z) will meet in the Stage B.
Current Juniors on February 12:
Mrs. O’Toole Seyka (A-DT) will meet in the Auditorium
Ms. Caggins (DU-G) will meet in A118.
Mr. Green (H-MAR) will meet in the Upper Cafe.
Mrs. Zotos (MAS-SB) will meet in the Mall.
Mrs. Messing Mirabito (SC-Z) will meet in the Stage B.
Current Sophomores on February 5:
Mrs. O’Toole Seyka (A-DT) will meet in the Upper Cafe
Ms. Caggins (DU-G) will meet in A118.
Mr. Green (H-MAR) will meet in the Auditorium.
Mrs. Zotos (MAS-SB) will meet in Media Center.
Mrs. Messing Mirabito (SC-Z) will meet in the Stage B.
Current Juniors on February 12:
Mrs. O’Toole Seyka (A-DT) will meet in the Auditorium
Ms. Caggins (DU-G) will meet in A118.
Mr. Green (H-MAR) will meet in the Upper Cafe.
Mrs. Zotos (MAS-SB) will meet in the Mall.
Mrs. Messing Mirabito (SC-Z) will meet in the Stage B.
CONGRATULATIONS DAVID UHRIG
Congrats to Rochester High’s very own band director, David Uhrig, on being selected as a member of the 2019 Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 class, one of 40 individuals L. Brooks Patterson is recognizing for their innovation, talent and leadership. To view a list of all members please click here.
RHS REPRESENTS AT VOCAL SOLO AND ENSEMBLE

Vocal Solo and Ensemble Festival took place on January 18 and 19. Rochester High School was represented well with 38 featured events!! CONGRATULATIONS to every student who participated for your hard work and dedication!!
TRI-HIGH SCIENCE FAIR
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KEY CLUB EVENT
Key Club is always collecting used men’s jeans and warm men’s sweatshirts/hoodies in good condition to be donated to a soup kitchen in Detroit. The pictures show Nicholas Barton and Aditya Nisankararao, who recently made large donations. Way to go, guys!
NHS MEETING DATE CHANGE FOR FEBRUARY
NHS (National Honor Society) will be holding both their February meetings on Thursday, February 14th at 7:05 AM and 2:35 PM in the Media Center. There will be NO Friday morning meeting on February 15th. This is for February only.
2019 YEARBOOKS
LAST DAY to order a yearbook online is Friday, February 15th. We do not plan to order additional yearbooks to sell at the end of the year. So order NOW!
Click on the web link below to order your yearbook online TODAY!
http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A03884300
Don’t be left out. Order now before we sell out!
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Huvaere
jhuvaere@rochester.k12.mi.us
Click on the web link below to order your yearbook online TODAY!
http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A03884300
Don’t be left out. Order now before we sell out!
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Huvaere
jhuvaere@rochester.k12.mi.us
2019 FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION
SENIOR RECOGNITION ADS
Attention Senior Families!
The 2019 school year is almost half way over, and graduation will be here before you know it. Senior Recognition Ads in the yearbook are a great way to celebrate your student and their accomplishments on a personal level. Additionally, an ad is a great memento to display at your graduation party or celebratory event for your student.
If you are interested in ordering a Senior Recognition Ad, your ad must be designed and paid for before February 16, 2019. Space is limited, so please order soon.
Ads can be purchased and designed through the Jostens website at: http://jostensadservice.com?REF=A03884300<http://jostensadservice.com/?REF=A03884300
The 2019 school year is almost half way over, and graduation will be here before you know it. Senior Recognition Ads in the yearbook are a great way to celebrate your student and their accomplishments on a personal level. Additionally, an ad is a great memento to display at your graduation party or celebratory event for your student.
If you are interested in ordering a Senior Recognition Ad, your ad must be designed and paid for before February 16, 2019. Space is limited, so please order soon.
Ads can be purchased and designed through the Jostens website at: http://jostensadservice.com?REF=A03884300<http://jostensadservice.com/?REF=A03884300
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FEDS 201 UPDATE
SENIORS NEEDING SEVENTH SEMESTER GRADES
Seniors needing to request and send 7th semester grades to colleges and Common App may submit their requests now. Transcripts will be sent the first week of February through our on-line partner Parchment.
DONATE YOUR RECYCLEBANK POINTS TO RHS
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RHS FOUNDERS DAY HONOREES
Each year, the Rochester Community Schools PTA Council celebrates the accomplishments and dedication of some of the many members of our PTAs and PTSAs -- parents, educators, students and administrators -- who give of themselves above and beyond to serve our schools and our community. Please join us in applauding the three outstanding representatives of Rochester High School who will be honored this year: Alexandra Glaspie, Debbie Jones, and Chad Zwolinski!
Alex is a kind, caring young lady who represents Rochester in the most positive light. She is a leader both in the classroom and in her commitment with theater productions. Alex's positive, energetic, and thoughtful demeanor is valued by her friends, family, and school community.
Debbie is a tireless supporter for PTSA. Her dedication and commitment along with her efforts to promote a collaborative environment among parents, staff, and students at RHS are very much appreciated. We are grateful for her service and leadership.
Chad inspires his students to work hard and makes learning exciting. His dedication to helping students excel and ensuring their success in unparalleled. Rochester is lucky to have such a passionate teacher on our staff.
These three deserving individuals will be honored at the Founders Day event on February 28, 2019, where they will be recognized for their contributions and commitment to our school community.
Alex is a kind, caring young lady who represents Rochester in the most positive light. She is a leader both in the classroom and in her commitment with theater productions. Alex's positive, energetic, and thoughtful demeanor is valued by her friends, family, and school community.
Debbie is a tireless supporter for PTSA. Her dedication and commitment along with her efforts to promote a collaborative environment among parents, staff, and students at RHS are very much appreciated. We are grateful for her service and leadership.
Chad inspires his students to work hard and makes learning exciting. His dedication to helping students excel and ensuring their success in unparalleled. Rochester is lucky to have such a passionate teacher on our staff.
These three deserving individuals will be honored at the Founders Day event on February 28, 2019, where they will be recognized for their contributions and commitment to our school community.
ANXIETY PRESENTATION
OSTC NORTHEAST INFORMATION NIGHT
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RAYA EVENT
MEETING DATES
PTSA Meetings are held in the Media Center at 7:00 (unless otherwise noted) on the following dates:
March 27, and May 8
Athletic Booster Meetings are held in the Media Center at 6:00 on the following dates:
February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10
Senior All Nigh Party Meetings are held in the Media Center at 7:00 on the following dates:
March 11
March 27, and May 8
Athletic Booster Meetings are held in the Media Center at 6:00 on the following dates:
February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10
Senior All Nigh Party Meetings are held in the Media Center at 7:00 on the following dates:
March 11
RHS SPORTS
CHEER TEAMS SWEEP DRAGON INVITATIONAL
GIRLS BASKETBALL WINS KEY LEAGUE GAME

Rochester struggled in the first half, but the Falcons turned it around and dominated the second half for a 39-29 win over Birmingham Seaholm in a key OAA Blue girls basketball contest on Tuesday night at Rochester High School. Rochester improved to 6-6 overall and remained undefeated (6-0) in the OAA Blue while Seaholm is now 6-5, 4-2 in the Blue. The Maples out-scored the Falcons, 13-7, in the second quarter to take a 20-13 lead at the half. Then the Falcons came out fired up and scored the first 14 points in the third quarter to take a 27-20 lead.
“I think maybe it was a little bit of a wake-up call, I was on them before the game because I didn’t feel like they were ready because we haven’t had practice the last couple days,’’ Rochester coach Jeff Haney said. “So I was concerned and I let them know that. I don’t know, maybe that knocked them down, maybe that helped us not come out with much confidence so maybe that was my fault.’’ The Falcons were much more energized to start the third quarter. “I think at halftime they realized if we didn’t play like we could play we could be in trouble,’’ Haney said. “I think that motivated them, they want to stay atop our league. If we play one good half we can do that. The second half we played well, I was really pleased in the second half.’’ Rochester outscored the Maples 26-9 in the second half.
“I think their energy was a lot higher, Rochester played a much better game than us in the second half. We came out lethargic, we were slow, couldn’t get the shots,’’ Seaholm coach Chris Manchester said. “So we had more turnovers than shots in the second half, steals, silly mistakes, a lot of mistakes by us — things we can work on in practice,’’ Manchester added. Meredith Owens led the Maples with 9 points. For the Falcons, sophomore guard Megan Lorenzo led with a dozen points while senior Tori Hawkins scored 10.
“(Hawkins) is doing a really good job. She’s a senior. She’s been in the program for a while and has really taken it up a notch,’’ Haney said. “I’m really proud of her. Our point guard Megan , she’s a sophomore but she’s doing a really good job controlling things. She’s on the floor a lot.’’ Haney said he doesn’t have a standout player or two. “We have a lot of people who kick it in and have done a really good job. I’m proud of them for coming back in the second half after things weren’t good in the first half,’’ Haynes said.
“I think maybe it was a little bit of a wake-up call, I was on them before the game because I didn’t feel like they were ready because we haven’t had practice the last couple days,’’ Rochester coach Jeff Haney said. “So I was concerned and I let them know that. I don’t know, maybe that knocked them down, maybe that helped us not come out with much confidence so maybe that was my fault.’’ The Falcons were much more energized to start the third quarter. “I think at halftime they realized if we didn’t play like we could play we could be in trouble,’’ Haney said. “I think that motivated them, they want to stay atop our league. If we play one good half we can do that. The second half we played well, I was really pleased in the second half.’’ Rochester outscored the Maples 26-9 in the second half.
“I think their energy was a lot higher, Rochester played a much better game than us in the second half. We came out lethargic, we were slow, couldn’t get the shots,’’ Seaholm coach Chris Manchester said. “So we had more turnovers than shots in the second half, steals, silly mistakes, a lot of mistakes by us — things we can work on in practice,’’ Manchester added. Meredith Owens led the Maples with 9 points. For the Falcons, sophomore guard Megan Lorenzo led with a dozen points while senior Tori Hawkins scored 10.
“(Hawkins) is doing a really good job. She’s a senior. She’s been in the program for a while and has really taken it up a notch,’’ Haney said. “I’m really proud of her. Our point guard Megan , she’s a sophomore but she’s doing a really good job controlling things. She’s on the floor a lot.’’ Haney said he doesn’t have a standout player or two. “We have a lot of people who kick it in and have done a really good job. I’m proud of them for coming back in the second half after things weren’t good in the first half,’’ Haynes said.
WRESTLING FINISHES THIRD AT HOLT INVITATIONAL

Great team effort by the Falcon wrestling team at the 2019 Holt Invitational. The Falcons finished 3rd out of 16 teams. Awesome wrestling by everyone!
Medal Winners: Kavan Troy (1st), Magd Boutany (5th), Josh Smith (5th), Anthony Picirrilli (4th), AJ Morales (5th), Tyler Swenson (4th), Brandon Troy (3rd), Aidan Fitzgerald (6th), Ian Carroll (5th),
Medal Winners: Kavan Troy (1st), Magd Boutany (5th), Josh Smith (5th), Anthony Picirrilli (4th), AJ Morales (5th), Tyler Swenson (4th), Brandon Troy (3rd), Aidan Fitzgerald (6th), Ian Carroll (5th),
FRIENDS OF THE FALCONS GALA

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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!
EQUIPMENT ~ UNIFORMS ~ FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS ~ FIELD MAINTENANCE ~ MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
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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