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Once again, RHS makes the list for US NEWS and World Report, Best High Schools in Michigan.
This week, U.S. News and World Report published their selection of the 2016 Best High Schools highlighting top-performing public schools on a state and national level.
We are pleased to announce Rochester High School was awarded a Silver Medal and was ranked 38th in the State of Michigan. U.S. News differentiates high schools with gold, silver and bronze medals. Their report includes detailed information on more than 21,000 public high schools, including school-specific data on enrollment, ethnicity, location, school type, graduation rates and results of state assessment proficiency tests, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate tests. By using this data and a comprehensive methodology, the schools were given a college readiness index score, with the top schools receiving a gold, silver or bronze medal and in the case of gold and silver schools, a numerical ranking.
We are pleased to announce Rochester High School was awarded a Silver Medal and was ranked 38th in the State of Michigan. U.S. News differentiates high schools with gold, silver and bronze medals. Their report includes detailed information on more than 21,000 public high schools, including school-specific data on enrollment, ethnicity, location, school type, graduation rates and results of state assessment proficiency tests, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate tests. By using this data and a comprehensive methodology, the schools were given a college readiness index score, with the top schools receiving a gold, silver or bronze medal and in the case of gold and silver schools, a numerical ranking.
CHAMBER CHOIR SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT TIGERS GAME
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On Wednesday, April 27th, the RHS Chamber Choir directed by Ms. Jolene Plotzke, sang the National Anthem before the Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland A's baseball game.
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THANK YOU PTSA!!
RHS would like to thanks our PTSA for providing a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday. Special thanks to Juliann DiTommaso, Sandra Cockell, Barb Anness, Emily Collins, Anurita Kishan and Maria Ebner Smith that helped to set up and clean up. It was a great lunch and the teachers had a great time.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AP STUDIO ART STUDENTS!!
HOMETOWN HUSTLE
Hometown Hustle is coming up on Saturday, May 7, at 8:30 a.m. Although online registration has closed, folks can still register at the Foundation Office or at Running Gear. Day-of registration is also available, but the rates change. Pre-registration rate is $12.50 and includes a t-shirt. Day-of registration is $18 but there is no guarantee of a shirt.
STUDENTS HELPING OTHERS CLUB
Students Helping Others, formally known as Key Club, is one of the many volunteer-centric clubs at RHS that provides students at all grade levels the opportunity to give back to their community. One of the most important aspects of SHO is that a good deed by no means has to be substantial; small acts of kindness such as holding doors for others, raking leaves in the fall, or shoveling driveways in the winter are just some of the ways that our members help the Rochester community. Additionally, SHO has been involved in much larger community events, such as Walk in The ROC, tutoring at various high schools and elementary schools, and holding clothing drives during the winter. Students Helping Others provides every student at RHS the ability to affect their community in a positive manner, and is largely based on the principles of trust and good-will.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TALON!!
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Members of The Talon staff let out a shrill scream when they heard their publication’s name called as one of 13 newspaper Spartan Award winners from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association on April 21 at the Lansing Center. This was The Talon’s sixth Spartan in the last seven years.
“I was incredibly excited and proud when I heard The Talon’s name called as one of the Spartan winners,” journalism teacher Mrs. Julia Satterthwaite said. “We had a ton of seniors who graduated last year and this was somewhat of a rebuilding year, but we had an incredible crop of fresh talent and were able to pull it off again.”
Editor-in-chief and junior Ninotchka Valdez explains her reaction to the news.
“I’m really proud of everyone for always putting forth their best work,” Valdez said. “I’m really grateful for the other editors for developing a good relationship with the rest of the staff writers and for really working side by side with them to make sure that we’re always putting out the best version of the stories. Winning a Spartan makes me even more enthusiastic to be a part of the Talon.”
In addition to winning an overall Spartan, The Talon staff members won 32 individual awards for writing, design, photography and digital media.
Senior Ed Grijalva was one of nine Talon staff members who attended the MIPA Spring Conference, along with 2,000 other high school journalism students and teachers, to compete in on-site contests and hear the results of the Spartan contest.
“I thought it was crazy there were so many people there,” Grijalva said. “I didn’t realize that many people cared about high school journalism.”
For Mrs. Satterthwaite, the Spring Conference is a highlight each year, but she says it’s ultimately a celebration of the kids.
“I love this group of kids; they’re truly an honor and pleasure to work with,” Mrs. Satterthwaite said. “I ask them to do difficult things every month: to develop interesting story ideas, interview strangers from multiple perspectives, take creative photos, design pretty pages, work together with a team, utilize social media and they do it and then
some with a smile. That’s all I could ask for.”
“I was incredibly excited and proud when I heard The Talon’s name called as one of the Spartan winners,” journalism teacher Mrs. Julia Satterthwaite said. “We had a ton of seniors who graduated last year and this was somewhat of a rebuilding year, but we had an incredible crop of fresh talent and were able to pull it off again.”
Editor-in-chief and junior Ninotchka Valdez explains her reaction to the news.
“I’m really proud of everyone for always putting forth their best work,” Valdez said. “I’m really grateful for the other editors for developing a good relationship with the rest of the staff writers and for really working side by side with them to make sure that we’re always putting out the best version of the stories. Winning a Spartan makes me even more enthusiastic to be a part of the Talon.”
In addition to winning an overall Spartan, The Talon staff members won 32 individual awards for writing, design, photography and digital media.
Senior Ed Grijalva was one of nine Talon staff members who attended the MIPA Spring Conference, along with 2,000 other high school journalism students and teachers, to compete in on-site contests and hear the results of the Spartan contest.
“I thought it was crazy there were so many people there,” Grijalva said. “I didn’t realize that many people cared about high school journalism.”
For Mrs. Satterthwaite, the Spring Conference is a highlight each year, but she says it’s ultimately a celebration of the kids.
“I love this group of kids; they’re truly an honor and pleasure to work with,” Mrs. Satterthwaite said. “I ask them to do difficult things every month: to develop interesting story ideas, interview strangers from multiple perspectives, take creative photos, design pretty pages, work together with a team, utilize social media and they do it and then
some with a smile. That’s all I could ask for.”
SPANISH STUDENTS VISIT SPAIN
During Spring Break, 2016, Ms. East, Ms. Porembiak, Mrs. Carl and additional chaperones took RHS Spanish students to Andalucía, the southern region of Spain. They toured Granada, Córdoba, Sevilla, the Rock of Gibraltar, and relaxed on the Mediterranean coast in Marbella and Nerja. Many students went to a small mountainous village to learn about the production of olive oil and enjoyed an authentic regional lunch in the homes of local ‘mamás’. They had beautiful, sunny weather, and were able to experience the Spanish culture firsthand, while seeing and learning about many historical sites. They were especially happy to put their Spanish speaking skills to use and communicate with the locals!
SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Spanish National Honors Society is selling handcrafted bracelets made by artisans in Nicaragua through the “Pulsera Project.” Each bracelet is unique and comes with a tag telling the story behind the bracelet. Each bracelet is $5 and all proceeds go back to Nicaragua to fund for schools there. Sales started April 21st and run through May 5th. See any SNHS member to purchase one!
Rochester High School PTSA would like to invite all parents to attend our
March meeting. There is a strong correlation between student success and parental involvement. The Rochester High School PTSA is looking for active members within our organization. We are currently planning for the remainder of the school year.
2015-2016 PTSA Meetings (held at Rochester High School)
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
7:00 PM
March meeting. There is a strong correlation between student success and parental involvement. The Rochester High School PTSA is looking for active members within our organization. We are currently planning for the remainder of the school year.
2015-2016 PTSA Meetings (held at Rochester High School)
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
7:00 PM
RHS SPORTS
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ANGELS OF HOPE
The 2nd Annual Rochester v Rochester Adams Boys and Girls Lacrosse Crosstown Showdown will be held May 7th, at Rochester High School. The event will help to raise funds for Angels of Hope Family Center and Foundation. T-shirts will be on sale next week at both schools during lunch, and the cost is $15. The purchase of a t-shirt will also include admission into the game. All proceeds from t-shirt sales and the game will go directly to Angels of Hope. Make sure to join us at 11 am for the girls jv game, 1pm for girls varsity, 3pm for boys jv, and 5 pm for the boys varsity. The Rochester High School Pep Band will also be in attendance.
COACH OF THE YEAR!!
Rochester Hall of Fame Cheer Coach Susan Wood has been selected as the 2016 CCCAM Coach of the Year. Of all the competitive cheer coaches in the state of Michigan, Susan was selected to receive this honor for her outstanding season and her contributions to both CCCAM and Michigan Competitive Cheer. Susan will be honored with a plaque at our annual CCCAM Summit Conference in November.
CAPTAINS CLUB CONTINUES GOOD WORKS
April 27th, the Rochester High School Captains Club served those who serve us. The Captains Club provided lunch for the entire Oakland County Sheriff’s office in Rochester Hills. As part of their commitment to community service the captains wanted to show appreciation to our law enforcement.
BASEBALL WINS BIG OVER SEAHOLM
There were no at-bats given away by Rochester on Friday, as the Falcons scored 12 of their 14 runs with two outs in the inning to defeat visiting Birmingham Seaholm, 14-4.
ROCHESTER BOYS LAX WINS BIG
Rochester 19 Shrine 5. Sam Wolfe had 6 goals; while Jaden Rowland, Eli Kusky and Cameron Dork each added 3 goals. John Kastran also tallied his first career goal!
ROCHESTER GIRLS SOCCER MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The Rochester Girls Soccer team volunteered this weekend to help the Rochester PTA at their electronic recycling drive. The soccer team has made community service a large part of their overall experience in learning life lessons that go beyond athletics.
