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Rochester High Administration Seeks Collaboration with School in Rochester, England.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Celebrating Rochester: Honors College collaborates with school in England
Honors College Dean Graeme Harper (foreground) speaks via video link to students and staff of Rochester Grammar School in Rochester, Kent, England. At right, Rochester High School Principal Neil DeLuca (in blue), Assistant Principal Pasquale Cusumano (in white), and Assistant Principal Casey Wescott (in blue) also took part in the discussion. From the cozy confines of Oak View Hall, students in Oakland University’s Honors College recently chatted via video link with students at Rochester Grammar School in Rochester, Kent, England. The discussion marked the beginning of a yearlong collaboration in which students at both schools will share experiences of living and learning in two Rochester cities nearly 4,000 miles apart.
A tale of two cities
During the video discussion, students from both schools shared ideas for the collaboration, as well as tidbits about their respective cities. Nestled near the base of the River Medway, about 30 miles east of London, Rochester, Kent is closely tied to history and popular culture. Charles Dickens lived in the area and set many of his novels there. Historic Leeds Castle, located in Kent, is a popular tourist attraction and film location. A scene from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” was also filmed in Kent.
OU students shared some of the highlights of Rochester, Michigan, including its Fire and Ice Festival and downtown attractions. The students were joined in the video discussion by Honors College Dean Graeme Harper, as well as the principal (Neil DeLuca) and assistant principals (Casey Wescott and Pasquale Cusumano) of Rochester High School. The mayor of Rochester, Michigan, Jeffrey Cuthbertson, is also supporting the collaboration. He visited Rochester Grammar School while overseas this month.
“During 2016, we'll be leading an international collaboration, involving high schools, where the two Rochesters will share stories through the experiences of students who have grown up in these two linked places in different parts of the world,” Dean Harper said.
Dean Harper said the collaboration will run through 2016 and culminate in 2017 as OU celebrates its 60th anniversary and the Honors College marks 40 years in existence. At the same time, Rochester, Michigan will reach its 50th anniversary as a city and 200th year since settlers first arrived.
For more on OU’s Honors College, visit oakland.edu/hc.
Rochester, Mich. and Rochester, Kent, England are nearly 4,000 miles apart. (Google Maps)
Celebrating Rochester: Honors College collaborates with school in England
Honors College Dean Graeme Harper (foreground) speaks via video link to students and staff of Rochester Grammar School in Rochester, Kent, England. At right, Rochester High School Principal Neil DeLuca (in blue), Assistant Principal Pasquale Cusumano (in white), and Assistant Principal Casey Wescott (in blue) also took part in the discussion. From the cozy confines of Oak View Hall, students in Oakland University’s Honors College recently chatted via video link with students at Rochester Grammar School in Rochester, Kent, England. The discussion marked the beginning of a yearlong collaboration in which students at both schools will share experiences of living and learning in two Rochester cities nearly 4,000 miles apart.
A tale of two cities
During the video discussion, students from both schools shared ideas for the collaboration, as well as tidbits about their respective cities. Nestled near the base of the River Medway, about 30 miles east of London, Rochester, Kent is closely tied to history and popular culture. Charles Dickens lived in the area and set many of his novels there. Historic Leeds Castle, located in Kent, is a popular tourist attraction and film location. A scene from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” was also filmed in Kent.
OU students shared some of the highlights of Rochester, Michigan, including its Fire and Ice Festival and downtown attractions. The students were joined in the video discussion by Honors College Dean Graeme Harper, as well as the principal (Neil DeLuca) and assistant principals (Casey Wescott and Pasquale Cusumano) of Rochester High School. The mayor of Rochester, Michigan, Jeffrey Cuthbertson, is also supporting the collaboration. He visited Rochester Grammar School while overseas this month.
“During 2016, we'll be leading an international collaboration, involving high schools, where the two Rochesters will share stories through the experiences of students who have grown up in these two linked places in different parts of the world,” Dean Harper said.
Dean Harper said the collaboration will run through 2016 and culminate in 2017 as OU celebrates its 60th anniversary and the Honors College marks 40 years in existence. At the same time, Rochester, Michigan will reach its 50th anniversary as a city and 200th year since settlers first arrived.
For more on OU’s Honors College, visit oakland.edu/hc.
Rochester, Mich. and Rochester, Kent, England are nearly 4,000 miles apart. (Google Maps)
Rochester, Adams, and Stoney Creek collaborate
Students leaders from Adams, Rochester, and Stoney Creek High Schools attended the "Back to School" Leadership Conference on October 1st. The RCS group was one of about 40 schools from around the state to attend this leadership event at Novi High School. Mike Smith was the featured speaker and he shared his experience and expertise about judgment.
Smith entertained and enlightened hundreds of students and administrators with his stories, which included changing his approach on life in high school after finding out his father was diagnosed with cancer. He became a person who no longer cared about himself and doing what the popular crowd wanted, instead doing what was right and caring for others.
His message was well received and he challenged the students to generate ideas on how they can bring the message back to their own schools.
Smith entertained and enlightened hundreds of students and administrators with his stories, which included changing his approach on life in high school after finding out his father was diagnosed with cancer. He became a person who no longer cared about himself and doing what the popular crowd wanted, instead doing what was right and caring for others.
His message was well received and he challenged the students to generate ideas on how they can bring the message back to their own schools.
PSAT Tutoring
As a learning community Rochester High School has established a collaboration with Kite Tutoring. On October 6th, all Juniors will receive an introduction and tutoring session in their social studies class. The goal of the session is to inform and coach students on the various aspects on the PSAT/SAT. The PSAT will be held on Wednesday, October 14th during the school day. After the test Juniors will be allowed off campus lunch
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY HOSTING DISTINGUISHED WOMEN FORUM IN ROCHESTER AND RHS MARKETING STUDENTS WERE INVITED TO ATTEND.
Northwood University has been recognizing Women Entrepreneurs for 46 years. To mark this honor, recipients are invited to a series of events. Rochester High School Students were invited to attend the Distinguish Woman’s Forum at the Royal Park Hotel, Rochester, on Friday September 25th. This year there were five Honorees of Northwood University. The event included a complimentary lunch and then a discussion on current issues that women business owners face in today’s business world. Linda Solomon Photojournalist / Author and Founder of Pictures of Hope was moderator and the panelists include Florine Mark, President & CEO of Weight Watchers International Inc., Denise Ilitch, President & CEO Ilitch Holdings, Inc. Brenda Rowley Rowleys Wholesale Vice President of Operations, Stephanie D. Curtis Curtis | Castillo PC President & Shareholder and Margery Krevsky Dosey: Production Plus, Inc. President & CEO. The students enjoyed dressing business professional, mingling with Northwood professors and being in a room filled with success. A big thank you to Mrs. Heidi Schall for giving us such a great opportunity.
Written and submitted by Karen Malsbury. Business Teacher at Rochester High School
Boys Tennis 3-Peats as OAA White Champions |
Rochester Girls Golf Brings Home Conference Title |
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Congratulations go to the boys tennis team ans they worked hard and won the white OAA championship for the third time!!
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The Rochester Girls Golf team, competing with two Top 5 teams in the state, brought home the OAA Red Championship. The Falcons are currently #1 in the State of Michigan.
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College Night is being held at Adams High School on October 13th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Many colleges will be represented and available to answer questions. College Night is held at one high school in Rochester each year. This event is open to all RCS high school students and their parents.
