January 7, 2022
Around the Building
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RHS Alumni Panel
On December 23rd, RHS welcomed back virtually eight alumni to speak directly to our current seniors about their transition to college. Hosted by Mr. Bailey, they gave advice on time management, study skills, friendships, and adjustment to life after RHS. The alumni panel featured the students below. Please take a look at the video!
Bryan Chan ('21) - Nova Southeastern University, Dylan Cheong ('21) - Rutgers University, Christopher Hareas ('18) - Virginia Tech, Valeria Kharlamova ('21) - Montclair State University, Brandon Lee ('21) - University of Pennsylvania, Caroline Loscalzo ('21) - University of Richmond, Kateryna Morhun ('21) - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Nicholas Suppiah ('21) - Stevens Institute of Technology .
Educate to Eradicate APPI Hate
Before the Winter Break, RHS Juniors, Lauren Shin, Carina D'Angelo and Shriya Dani (pictured), visited Ridge Elementary School to host a cultural fair that presented different Asian countries to 5th graders. Their mission is to spread awareness about the uptick in Asian hate crimes since the pandemic began through their organization, Educate to Eradicate AAPI Hate, teaching the students that Asian culture should be celebrated!
Anisha Tehim and "Girls Who CODE"
Anisha Tehim, a RHS Senior and member of the Girls who CODE club here at the High School, also works passionately to promote computer science and STEM for girls throughout the Ridgewood School District. She started her own Girls Who CODE club for middle school girls. The club meets virtually on Thursday afternoons. See flyer below.
Applied Engineering Club and the NJSTEAM Tank Challenge
This is the third year that the Applied Engineering Club is participating in the NJSTEAM Tank Challenge. Here are some of the community-inspired RHS team inventions. Please check them out!
The French National Honor Society and the French Club.
Before the Winter Break, the French National Honor Society and the French Club had a party to celebrate the success of both organizations. Games were played, including holiday trivia, and snacks were shared. The Honor Society has aided with many tutoring sessions as well as French cultural connection meetings. The French Club has made multiple all-French videos. All are welcome to join the French Club!
Ridgewood Crew
Ridgewood Crew is a powerhouse at the Head of the Schuylkill, winning Four Golds,
Two Silvers and a Bronze in Philadelphia last Fall.
Results were as follows:
Gold Medal Winners Women’s Varsity 1x - L. Riedel
Men’s JV 1x - S. van Andrichem Boogaert
Men’s JV 2x - A. Jones/T. Clark
Women’s Novice 1x - E. Carroll
Silver Medal Winners Women’s Novice 1x - A. Harrington
Women’s Freshman 1x – E. Mohanran
Bronze Medal Winners Women’s JV 2x - O. Kim/A. Mevissen
RHS Freshman, Emma Mohanram, won the Silver Medal in the Women's Freshman 1x at the Head of the Schuylkill.
Assistant Coach Bob O'Connor (L) and Head Coach Boris Roque (R) celebrate on the Awards Podium with RHS Juniors, Thomas Clark (L) and Angus Jones (R) after winning Gold in the Men's JV Double.
RHS Junior, Sam van Andrichem Boogaert, racing to his First Place Final in the Men's JV 1x at the Head of the Schuylkill.
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Athletics
Boys Basketball
#4 Boys Basketball improved to 4-0 over the Holiday break beating St. Joes and Glen Rock in the SJR Classic. Pictured is Nicky Crane, Senior Guard.
RHS Ski Team
The RHS Ski Team started practices on the snow this week. Their first ski competition is scheduled for Friday, January 7th.
Announcements
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
January 10, 2022 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 P.M - 8:00 P.M.
January 11. 2022 RHS HSA Meeting 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
January 11, 2022 New Teacher Meeting (Years 1 & 3) 3:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
January 12, 2022 Alternative Schedules Community Presentation 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
January 14, 2022 RHS Enrichment Day (2 Day)
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