Things at Old Rochester Regional High School have once again settled down, just as they always do just before the holiday vacation. There are, however, some important announcements for students.
First, seniors should be aware that they are to bring a copy of all college correspondences to the registrar in the guidance office – this includes both college acceptance letters and letters expressing awarded scholarships. The guidance office needs these letters for the Senior Awards Night at the end of the school year in early June. Students should also inform their guidance counselors of scholarships that they have received, since these will listed during Senior Awards Night as well.
Second, there is an opportunity for underclassmen at Old Rochester Regional High School to attend the American Leadership Program, which is a summer program “focused on personal growth that provides an intellectual workout, teaches important life skills, and is an excellent enhancement to a college application.” (The experience is worthwhile for strong students who are looking to build their college résumés.) Students who apply by December 15, 2011 for either a 2012 or 2013 summer program can save $200 on their tuition. The guidance office and the program’s website, www.americanleadership.com, both have information for preparing an application to this challenging summer program.
Third, students should be aware that it is once again time to think about building a team for Old Rochester Regional High School’s annual in-school volleyball tournament. This tournament takes place during two of the school day’s four blocks just before the student body leaves for the holiday vacation on December 22, 2011. Students who are interested in participating need to speak to either Ms. Cowen or Mr. Cabe in the school’s gymnasium. Students should expect to miss those two classes if they choose to participate. Students should also be aware that the only students who will be allowed to watch the tournament will be those who have a directed study or free block during the tournament.
That would be all for this week’s announcements. As to this week’s news, the Old Rochester Regional Honor Bowl team of the National Honor Society had another grand victory at one of their academic trivia competitions. On Wednesday, December 7, the eight members of the Honor Bowl team traveled to Fairhaven High School with their advisor and coach, Ms. Dall, to compete against the Honor Bowl teams of Fairhaven High School and Wareham High School. In the match against Fairhaven High School, the Old Rochester Regional team was triumphant with a score of 210 to 70. In the match against Wareham High School, the Old Rochester team won 340 to 90. The team so far displays its strengths in literature, music, and science areas, as well as cooking — one team member came through on a tough question about okra. The next Honor Bowl trivia competition will be hosted by Old Rochester Regional High School. The members of the currently undefeated team hope to change the trend of double losses for hosting teams – both Seekonk and Fairhaven Honor Bowl teams lost their two matches on their own turf. Old Rochester Regional plans to do the opposite – win both, and remain undefeated in their season, which is the ultimate goal for Old Rochester Regional’s dynamic team.
By Anne Smith