September 16, 2022
In the Classroom
Marshmallow Challenge in Engineering
Mr. Wohner's Real World Engineering class started the year participating in the marshmallow challenge in which teams had 18 minutes to place a marshmallow on top of the tallest tower they could build out of spaghetti, tape and string. The winning team was 26" tall.
Pictured: Jack Schwenker, Jane Heuer, Brian Brady, William Rupprecht, Tyler Fitts, Nathan McAndrew, Emmet Kunzle, Cooper Allum, Daniel Beiersdorf
RHS InvenTeam featured in Ridgewood Living Magazine
Ridgewood Living Magazine recently published an article featuring RHS InvenTeam where each multidisciplined member, Elliott Ewell (Senior), Justin Wang (Senior), Shriya Dani (Senior), David Sklar (Senior), Tate Cunningham (Junior), Emmet Kunzle (Junior), Hailey Haglid (RHS '22), Emily Truszkowski (RHS'22), Clare Walicki (RHS'22), Theodore Stephens (RHS'22), and Patrick De Meulder (RHS'21) shared the journey of the Solar Aqua Tech invention.
The quote "Everybody had a purpose --- perhaps that is the secret to creating a great team, a great invention, and a great culture." catches the essence of what the InvenTeam is all about.
Social Studies Class Offers College Credit
Last year a new semester-long class was added to the Social Studies curriculum, "The Power of ONE: The Holocaust & Beyond." It's taught by Ms. Lisa Wiater who has a master's degree in Holocaust & Genocide Studies and who has travelled around the world learning about genocide and mass atrocities. The class focuses on how one person can make a difference.
She has arranged for RHS students to earn college credit this semester by enrolling in the class at RHS and at Stockton University. There's still time to add the class to your schedule if you have availability. The class is taught only during the Fall semester during period 1.
Club Fair & All-School Welcome Back BBQ
On Friday, September 9th, the entire school gathered for a BBQ lunch. School clubs had tables and displays for students to check out and join. Faculty enjoyed camaraderie and took a rare all-school photo. Thank you to the Home and School Association and Parent Community for making this event possible!
Students of Color Alliance
Alisha Shahpurwala, Sanaaia Joseph, and Morgan McGahan
Quiz Bowl
Joonho Oh, Alex Khalitov, and Eli Young
Motorheads Club
Anthony Alters and Mason Fraiman
Latin Club
Siobhan Morgan
Meditation & Stress Relief Club
Ryan Youngho Cho
Philosophy Club
Jake Cohen and Katrina Eilender
Finance Club
Marie Kim and Ms. Raphaels
Maroon & White Club
Ella Sands, Giorgina Cabache, and Payton Essex
Around the Building
Skipping through the first week of school be like...
Mr. Bailey participated in the Freshman Focus scavenger hunt. Value = 15 points! What a great way to start the year! Let's keep that energy going all year.
Student Hightlight
RHS Student will Ride to End AIDS with Cycle for the Cause
Right now, there are more than 1.2 million Americans living with HIV, and an estimated 36,000 more were diagnosed with HIV in 2019 alone.
Siobhan Ali, RHS Class of 2023, will be participating in Cycle for the Cause. From September 16-18, 2022, she'll be riding from Boston to New York City (275 miles) to raise money and awareness in the fight to end AIDS.
Check out her donation page or scan the QR code to donate: https://support.gaycenter.org/participant/SiobhanAli
Volleyball Victory!
Congrats to the Varsity Volleyball team. The Maroons won the Silver Bracket Championship at the Jersey Classic Tournament last weekend.
Pictured: Ava Gessmann, Taylor Grady, Ryan Mincey, Cameron Quirk, Mia McCollom, Inesse Chun, Ava Swartz, Lauren Stuart, Stephanie Wang, Sude Otaner, Caitlin Bergman
Announcements
GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS
and INTERNSHIP!
Autumn 2022
The Ridgewood Arts Foundation (RAF) is calling for all middle school, high school and college students, who are involved in fine or performing arts, and adult artists and/or arts organizations with a connection to Ridgewood, to apply.
The Autumn Grants & Scholarship
application deadline has been
extended until November 1, 2022!
More information and applications can be found on the RAF website:
https://ridgewoodartsfoundation.org/grants/scholarships/internship
New this year...
RAF is looking for a
high-school social media intern!
Application deadline November 1, 2022
Experience will look great on college applications!
More information and application can be found on the RAF website:
https://ridgewoodartsfoundation.org/grants/scholarships/internship/guidelines
Upcoming Meetings & Events
September 22nd - Back to School Night 7-9 pm
September 26th - No School
October 5th - No School