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Submitted by jenny_hunter on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 10:33am
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RHS 2015 Alumni Hall of Fame
At the home football game on October 23, five individuals were inducted into the 2015 Rosman High School Alumni Hall of Fame:
Inspirational Experiences: Ray Aiken (Class of 1953)
Athletic Achievements: Rex Dillard (Class of 1966)
Career Success: Mildred Dodson (Class of 1954), deceased
Contributions to RHS: Laverne Hogsed (Class of 1932), deceased
Public Service: Joe James Parker (Class of 1961)
Before the game, inductees and their families were treated to a reception/dinner. Individual plaques were presented during the half-time ceremony, and each inductee’s name will be recorded on a permanent plaque at the school. The Hall of Fame members will also appear in a two-page spread in the school yearbook. For more information about the Alumni Hall of Fame, including guidelines and nomination forms, please visit the RHS website www.tcsnc.org/domain/782 or contact the school at (828) 862-4284. Nominations may be submitted at any time for consideration for the following year.
Local Student Competes for Miss Teen Title
Bianca Quinn of Rosman was recently selected to participate in the 2015 Miss Teen Pageant competition scheduled for November 15, 2015. Should Bianca win the title of Miss Teen, she would go on to represent Asheville and the surrounding communities at the National Competition that will take place in Orlando, Florida.
Senior Service Day
Eighty-two seniors from Rosman High School contributed over 500 hours of labor working on projects within the community during Senior Service Day on September 23. Students sorted donated clothes and hauled trash at the Tiger Town Thrift Store and the Sharing House, performed grounds maintenance at Rosman Elementary School, and prepared food for more than 180 people at the Bread of Life. Back on campus, students pressure washed, pulled weeds, painted, collected trash, and refreshed the painted tiger paws at the RHS stadium and new gym. A group also worked with Headwaters Outfitters to clean up trash from the French Broad River. Ten students and two adults collected two truckloads of tires, metal, and miscellaneous debris from the area between the Rosman water treatment plant and Hannah Ford Road. Staff members from RHS supported the endeavor by giving up their planning periods to help supervise students and pitch in to work.
RHS Band Takes Honors
The Rosman High School Marching Band finished in 2nd place overall at the recent Science Hill Invitational Band Competition. Chelsey Montgomery is the director of bands at Rosman Middle and Rosman High.
American Education Week
American Education Week, November 16-20, 2015, is a time to celebrate public education and honor the individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. This year’s theme is “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility.” Each year the board recognizes the observance by adopting a proclamation designating American Education Week in Transylvania County (see attached). In addition, all current and retired school system employees are invited to a free Thanksgiving lunch as guests of the board on a designated day in November. This year’s Thanksgiving lunch was held on Thursday, November 12.
A motion is in order to approve the proclamation.
Ag in the Classroom
Agriculture is one of North Carolina’s biggest industries, yet many young people do not know much about where our food comes from. American agriculture provides the most affordable, safe, and abundant food supply the world has to offer. The non-profit Farm Bureau Federation is the “voice of agriculture” and advocates for agriculture education across the nation. They want to help make young people aware that agriculture is more than just farming—it is high tech, and the new plant/science project at NC State will offer a number of agriculture jobs to young people who train in that field. For the past several years, the Transylvania County Farm Bureau has helped spread the word by donating agriculture kits and books to each of our elementary schools. Farm Bureau President Jackie Whitmire would like teachers to know that Farm Bureau also offers an Ag in the Classroom program and instructor who will present free of charge. Also, teachers who are interested in teaching some agriculture in the classroom are eligible for $500 grants. Last year, 5-6 grants were awarded to teachers in Jackson County. For more information on Ag in the Classroom, contact Director Michelle Reedy at michelle.reedy@ncfb.org or (919) 782-1705.
Veterans Day Celebrations
Brevard High School and Rosman High School each held assemblies on Tuesday, November 10, in celebration of Veterans Day and the 240th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. The Junior ROTC cadets led impressive programs at each of the high schools. Students, parents, staff and community members were on hand to recognize the patriotism and sacrifice of the brave men and women who have selflessly defended our nation and its freedoms.
Cross Country State Champs
Congratulations to the Brevard High School Women’s Cross Country team, winners of the State 2A Championship in Kernersville earlier this month. Eliza Witherspoon led the Blue Devils with an All-State, 10th place finish, followed by Ava Findley in 11th place, Julie Smith in 26th overall, Alydia Monahan in 29th, and Lillie Siniard in 33rd. Sara Rain Tree and Anna Schrader also competed, and Emma Dauster served as alternate. A half-mile into the race, the entire team was behind 60th place. Then by the two-mile mark, the top five scorers had moved up into the top 35, ultimately leading to a winning team score of 77. Eliza Witherspoon also earned the 2A Sportsmanship Award. At the same meet, Noah Graham of the Men’s team narrowly missed the first place finish, coming in a mere half-second behind the runner from NC School of Science and Mathematics. Coaches Philp Latter and Jackie Witherspoon are very proud of their runners, who brought the championship trophy back to Brevard for the first time in 14 years.
RHS FFA Forestry Team
As reported at a previous board meeting, Rosman High School’s forestry team won the Western Regional FFA Forestry Competition. The contest requires students to identify standing trees, measure standing timber, and calculate board footage of lumber and cords of harvestable pulpwood using only a Biltmore stick. Students are also asked to identify forestry tools and equipment. The team will be competing at the state contest in Raleigh this summer. Sponsor Heather McNeely and senior team members are here tonight. They are Luke Owen, Jeremiah Hooper, Daniel Owen, and Cray McCall.
BHS Marching Band Awards
The Brevard High School Marching Band has had a great season, taking some top spots among 3A and 4A bands at tournaments. At the East Lincoln Carolina Classic Band Competition, the BHS Marching Band earned First Place Drum Line, Second Place Color Guard, First Place Music, First Place Overall Effect, and First Place Band in Class 3A. At Appalachian State University, the band placed second out of nine bands in Classes 3A and 4A. At the North Henderson Knight Tournament of Bands, the Blue Devils earned First Place Music, First Place Visual, Second Place Color Guard, Second Place Band in Class 3A, and the Fans Choice Award. Congratulations to these dedicated and talented student musicians and their teachers, parents and supporters. Here tonight are Band Director Jim Leatherwood and band members Liam Schaefer, Dustin Newton, Jacob Shea, Kyle Tinsley, Alex Fulkrod, Clint Herron, Noah Schoenacher, and Matthew Welsh.
PFES Students in NC Honors Chorus
Three students from Pisgah Forest Elementary School were selected to participate in the 2015 North Carolina Elementary Honors Chorus. Out of 149 students, Pisgah Forest was proud to send fifth graders Layla Neal, Emma Patrie, and Emily Stamey. This was Emma Patrie’s second year in a row to be selected for the honors chorus. The event was held November 7-8 in Winston-Salem, and each of the 149 performers in grades 4-6 were charged with mastering and memorizing seven songs including spirituals and selections in English, Latin, German and Greek. Thank you to the students and their parents for their hard work and dedication to achieve this honor. Caroline Smith is the music teacher at Pisgah Forest.
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