ATTENTION SENIORS – PLEASE CHECK THE LIST OF NAMES POSTED IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE. THIS IS HOW YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR ON YOUR DIPLOMA. IF ANY CORRECTIONS/CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE OR IF YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THE LIST - PLEASE SEE MS. KISSELL IN THE MAIN OFFICE – IMMEDIATELY.

The deadline for the Driftwood contest of "Nightmares and Dreamscapes" has been extended from December 18 to January 22.

Anyone interested in finding out everything you could possibly want to know about a future as an Engineer should sign up outside room 200 for the “Engineer for a Day” program at the Fenn College of Engineering at CSU. This program will give you valuable information to help you make a decision about a career as an engineer. Also, CSU will place you on Friday, February 19 to shadow an engineer in the field you are interested in. Don't wait too long to sign up, as spaces are limited. See Mrs. Kleinsmith for info.

Attention Students: The Media Center hours will be adjusted today and tomorrow. Today the Media Center will close at 3:30 for a faculty meeting. Tomorrow, it will be closed before school. All schedule changes will be posted on the Media Center doors; please take note and plan accordingly.

Attention Students: This is just a reminder that if you have any holiday shopping left the Pirate Shop is open this Wednesday and Friday from 11am to 1pm. It will also be open during the holiday concert on Wednesday, December 16.

If you love biology or chemistry labs and have ever thought about becoming a medical lab technologist, there will be a career program for you in the Distance Learning Lab during second period on January 7. In order to attend you must sign up before winter break, so please do so outside Room 200 ASAP.

Attention Speech & Debate Public Forum members: The meeting today will start promptly at 3:30 in Mr. Moeller's room. Please remember to bring your December cases for debate.

The Class Clash is back! The senior class did a fabulous job of buying the most presale tickets for the Dancing through the Decades dance. The holidays are just around the corner, and that means UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATERS! This Friday is the contest. The grade with the ugliest and craziest holiday sweaters wins, so search your closets and represent your class in the Class Clash!

Student Council is sponsoring a holiday raffle to benefit Smile Train, a charity that helps fund reconstructive surgery for children with cleft palate. Tickets will be on sale during all lunch periods today through Friday. Winners will be announced Friday afternoon. Tickets are $1 or 3 for $2, and prizes include a free year of Chick-Fil-A, $30 Chipotle gift card, a free manicure, Mitchell's gift cards, and much more. This holiday season your ticket purchase could make a difference in the life of a child.

Attention all Club SODA members: Our next meeting is Tuesday, December 15 at 7:20 in room 241. Officers Hill and Bernhardt will join us to continue our development of a safe driving campaign. We will also finalize the tee-shirt design. Please make sure you check your email and reply with your vote before the meeting.

Student Council is sponsoring a holiday raffle to benefit Smile Train, a charity that helps fund reconstructive surgery for children with cleft palate. Tickets will be on sale during all lunch periods today through Friday. Winners will be announced Friday afternoon. Tickets are $1 or 3 for $2, and prizes include a free year of Chick-Fil-A, $30 Chipotle gift card, a free manicure, Mitchell's gift cards, and much more. This holiday season your ticket purchase could make a difference in the life of a child.

Attention Environmental Club Members! Come to Mrs. Borgia's room Wednesday, December 16 after school for a holiday gathering. Please stop in to see Mrs. Borgia between now and then to sign up to bring something.

Attention all students: This is a reminder that all teacher of the month nominations need to be turned into Mrs. Rose or Mr. Wilhelms by December 15.

Key Club is selling Holiday Light Bulb decorations for $1 and all proceeds go to the Make a Wish Foundation. You may buy your bulb during lunch periods through Friday. Key Clubbers who buy 5 bulbs will earn 1 hour of service.

Attention Speech & Debate: The bus for Laurel school this Saturday leaves at 7:15. Please be prompt or you will be left behind.

Attention Drama Club members: There will be a meeting tomorrow in Mrs. Garver's room after school. Also, if you would like a Spelling Bee tee-shirt they are available in Mrs. Garver's room for $12.

There will be a presentation in the Distance Learning Lab with the cast and crew of Wicked tomorrow during sixth period. If you are interested, sign up with Mrs. Garver or outside Room 200. In addition to this presentation, the pianist and actress who plays Elphaba will be visiting RRHS on Wednesday during sixth and seventh periods. See Mrs. Garver ASAP to sign up.

Congratulations to the boys and girls swim team as they have had a great start to the season so far. Last week both teams went undefeated against Firelands and NDCL. Also, the girls placed first and the boys placed third this past weekend at the Rocket Relays. Congratulations, and please come out to support the swim team today at 7pm as they face their rival Westlake.

Interested in fashion design, interior design, or graphic design? Sign up now outside of Room 200 for the speaker coming to school next Tuesday during fourth period. Find out everything you need to know about these exciting careers!

There will be another career presentation in the Distance Learning Lab on Tuesday, December 15 during second period. It will pertain to becoming an operating engineer. To learn how to become an apprentice and operate and repair large machinery and equipment at construction sites, sign up now outside of room 200.

Attention Drama Club members: There will be a meeting next Tuesday in Mrs. Garver's room after school.

The following colleges will be visiting RRHS the week of December 7: Savannah College of Art and Design will be in Mrs. Bueck's fourth period art class on Tuesday, December 8; Tri-C will visit on Friday, December 11 at 9:00
Please see Mrs. Urbin in Guidance if you are interested in meeting with these college representatives.

Cargill will award $1000 scholarships and $200 library donations to 350 high school seniors living near Cargill communities nationwide. The scholarship application and guidelines are online at www.cargill.com. Applications require the signature of a Cargill employee and are due on February 15. More information is available in the Guidance Office's scholarship file.

Attention Drama Club members: There will be a meeting next Tuesday in Mrs. Garver's room after school.

Attention Students: Come out and support the girls basketball program as they start league play in hopes of winning their fourth straight WSC title. All RRHS students will be admitted free to the girls basketball conference open next Wednesday, December 9 at home against Firelands. Go Pirates!

Attention Speech and Debate: The bus for Olmstead Falls leaves this Saturday at 7:30am. Please be prompt or you will be left behind. For anyone who has yet to turn in their Ozark money, please do so ASAP. Lastly, there will be an officers' meeting immediately after school tomorrow. Please be prompt.

There will be a presentation in the Distance Learning Lab with the cast and crew of Wicked next Tuesday, December 8 during sixth period. If you are interested, sign up outside Room 200.

Each month a teacher receives recognition for doing something outstanding in the classroom. In the past, teachers have nominated each other for this award. Currently, we are asking students to nominate teachers. Teachers should be nominated for lessons, projects, or labs that go above and beyond typical instruction. Nomination forms can be picked up from Mrs. Rose or Mr. Wilhelms in the main office. Let a teacher know they make a difference and nominate them for teacher of the month.

Tickets for the fall play, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be on sale this week during lunch periods or you can purchase a ticket in Mrs. Garver's room. Tickets are $4 in advance or $5 at the door for students. The show will include many fabulous local celebrity participants. The play will run tomrrow through Friday. Be there or be S-Q-U-A-R-E square.

Attention Students: There will be an ESU meeting during Seminar tomorrow in room 135A.

Attention Key Clubbers: The Make A Wish Fundraiser is right around the corner and we need help making signs tomorrow. If you are interested sign up in room 139 ASAP. Also, our shirts are in! Please pick them up Wednesday in room 239 during seminar.

Attention Key Clubbers: The Make A Wish Fundraiser is right around the corner and we need help making signs on Tuesday, December 1. If you are interested, sign up in room 139 ASAP.

The Speech and Debate bake sale is today and tomorrow in the Wagar Lobby. Please stop by and support us!

The Zonta Club of Cleveland, a local affiliate of Zonta International, provides an annual $1000 scholarship to at least one senior woman who submits an application and meets the following criteria: a minimum GPA of 3.0, documented participation in service activities, provision of an official transcript, and a letter of recommendation. The winner will be announced in April 2010. The award may be available for a possible one-year renewal with the submission of a second completed application the following year. Additional information is available in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File under the February 15 deadline section.

Devin Ruic, a 2007 RRHS graduate and current junior at Mercyhurst College, will be here during 6th period today to meet with interested students. Come and hear what Mercyhurst is all about from a current student!

With the healthcare and computer fields the most promising areas of employment today, why not combine them and find out what it would be like to work in Healthcare Information Technology. There will be a career presentation in the Distance Learning Lab on Tuesday, December 1. Sign up now outside of Room 200 to find out about all the opportunities in the Healthcare IT field.

A guest speaker will be coming to RRHS to discuss career opportunities as an interior decorator, fashion designer, fashion merchandiser, graphic designer, and other possibilities within digital media. Sign up outside of Room 200 for your opportunity to find out what a typical day is like in these fields and how to go about achieving your goals.

Attention all baseball players: Any student athlete wishing to play baseball this spring that is not involved in a winter sport should attend a mandatory meeting at 3:15 in room 201 on December 3. If you have any questions, please see the announcement posted outside of the Activities Office.

Attention all students and staff: Create or join your 2010 Relay for Life team by December 31 to avoid a $10 registration fee.

Attention Speech & Debate! Please listen carefully to the following three announcements: One, the bus for Mentor this Saturday will leave at 7:00am. Please be prompt or you will be left behind. Two, Ozark sucker money is due this week! Please turn in $45 to Mr. Moeller ASAP. Three, please sign up to bake and sell for next week's bake sale outside Mr. Moeller's room before Friday.

Tickets for the fall play, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be on sale beginning next week during lunch periods. Tickets are $4 in advance or $5 at the door for students. You can also sign up to be a participant in the bee!

Attention all baseball players: Any student wishing to play baseball this spring that is not involved in a winter sport should attend a mandatory meeting at 3:15 in room 201 on November 19. If you have any questions, please see the announcement posted outside of the Activities Office.

The wrestling team is having a pancake breakfast this Saturday, November 21 from 8:00am until noon in the cafeteria. Tickets are $5 and you get all you can eat pancakes, muffins, and bagels, but don't get too crazy with the sausage; meat is expensive. It would be great if you would come and support our wrestling team. Our parents are the best pancake makers in Northeast Ohio!

Attention Seniors: The University of Akron's “Choose Ohio First” scholarship program is designed to provide financial as well as academic, professional, and personal support to incoming freshmen who are seeking degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics related fields. Scholarships will range in amount from $1500 to $4700 per academic year. More information is available in the Guidance Office's Scholarship Binder.

Attention Senior Women: The Ohio University's Women's Club of Greater Cleveland will be awarding a scholarship to a high school senior woman who will be attending Ohio University in the fall of 2010. This scholarship can range in value of up to full tuition. Electronic copies of the scholarship application are available at www.ouwomen.org. Completed applications must be postmarked by Saturday, February 27 Additional information is located in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File under the February 15 deadline section.

During the next two weeks in Social Studies classes, we will be hosting an Adopt-A-Family contest. This is your chance to give back and help out needy families during the holiday season. The class that collects the most money will win a pizza or donut party. We will be collecting money every day through Tuesday, December 1. Please give generously, and may the best class win!

As with all RRHS dances, this Friday's Dance Through the Decades is for RRHS students only unless a guest is preregistered in the Athletic and Activities Office. Forms to register a guest are available in Mr. Schultz's office it must be turned in before noon on Friday.

Jostens will return to take your graduation cap, gown, and announcement orders next Wednesday, November 18 from 1:30-3:15 in the Wagar Lobby. They will also be taking ring orders. Don't forget your deposits! Extra order forms for both graduation apparel and class rings are available in the main office.

It's time to order your 2010 yearbook! This year's cost is $57, $6 cheaper than the second sale in February. The first sale ends November 30.

The Rocky River Library is hosting a New Moon party tomorrow, November 19 from 4-6pm in the Community Room. Stop in to test your Twilight and New Moon IQ, discuss the books and movies, and enter to win fabulous prizes!

Driftwood is sponsoring another contest! The theme is Nightmares and Dreamscapes. Submit your poetry and short fiction to voight.erin@rrcs.org and your artwork and photos to room 118. The top two winners will be featured in the 2009-2010 edition of Driftwood. The contest ends December 18 and winners will be announced in January.

All girls interested in playing lacrosse should sign up at the Athletic Office. There will be a very important player/parent meeting on Wednesday, December 2 at 6:30 in Pirates' Cove. Please plan on attending if you will be playing lacrosse this spring season.

The colleges visiting this week include West Virginia University and Edinboro University. See Mrs. Urbin in Guidance if you are interested in meeting with college representatives. A complete list of colleges visiting RRHS this fall is posted outside of the Guidance Office and on the Guidance web page.

Attention Seniors: The University of Toledo's Presidential Scholarship application needs to be postmarked by December 1. Students with a minimum GPA of 3.8 and a 30 on the ACT or a 1340 on the SAT are encouraged to visit utoledo.edu/admission/presidential and complete the scholarship application, which includes an extracurricular resume, personal essays, and references. Students interested in applying for this scholarship must also submit the application for admission by December 1.

Attention all Club SODA members! There will be an important meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:20 in room 241. Officer Hill from the Rocky River Police Department will be joining us to discuss ways Club SODA can get further involved in the community. We will also be working on the distracted driving campaign and voting on t-shirts. Also, please make sure Frau Collins has your email address so you can receive important club updates, especially if you were not at the last meeting or did not sign in.

Attention Students! Winter sports student passes are now on sale! Get yours in the Athletic Office or at any RRHS home game for just $20. Your pass will get you into every home boys and girls basketball game, all swim meets, and all wrestling matches at RRHS or RRMS. One price, all games.

Ski & Snowboard Club registration is now underway at the Civic Center. Don't forget to register by November 20. Forms are available at the Student Activities Office or the Civic Center. Ski Club goes to Brandywine on Wednesdays after school in January and February.

Attention all Sunset tutors: there will not be after school tutoring today at the middle school.

Students interested in attending the Brown Aveda Institute are encouraged to attend the open house scheduled at the Rocky River location, located at 19336 Detroit Rd., on Saturday, December 5 from 10am-12pm.

Attention Senior Project candidates: The next meeting will be during seminar on Wednesday, December 9; the location has yet to be determined. At the time you will be asked to provide the name of your faculty advisor, your cell phone number and your email address. If you did not attend one of the seminar meetings last week and are still interested in participating in the project, please schedule an appointment to see Mrs. Hecker this week.

Attention Driftwood members: Driftwood will meet Wednesday during seminar in Mrs. Voight's room. Please stop by after school if you cannot make it during seminar.

Please don't stop the music! The dancing continues on Friday, November 20. The senior class is sponsoring a mixer dance from 7:30 to 10:00. Tickets will be on sale for $5 presale and $8 at the door. So grab your dancing shoes and favorite generational attire and get ready to "Dance Through the Decades' on November 20. Hope to see everyone there!

The Class Clash is back! It's a friendly yearlong class competition for spirit. The homecoming floats were a great start to the competition. The sophomores pulled through for the first Class Clash victory of the year. The second competition will be at the upcoming Dance Through the Decades on November 20. The competition will be to see which class buys the most $5 presale tickets. The winning class will be awarded with the Spirit Sword and the honor of second Class Clash winner! So get your friends together and buy presale tickets to support your class.

Attention Seniors: Jostens will be here to take your graduation package orders on Wednesday, November 11 from 1:30 to 3:15 in the Wagar Lobby. Order your graduation announcements and cap and gown packages on this day. Extra order packets are available in the main office.

Attention Speech and Debate: The bus for this weekend's tournament at Vermillion leaves at 7:30. Please be on time or you will be left behind.

Congratulations, the Pirate Football Team is taking it to the playoffs! Rocky River will play Toledo Central Catholic tonight at 7:30 at Toledo Central Catholic. Tickets are available in the Activities Office today until 3:00. During this time you can also buy a playoff tee shirt for $10.00. Presale tickets are $7. Tickets at the door will be $9.

Attention Girls' Gymnastics Team Members: First practice is today from 3:30-5:00 at Magnificat. Practice will begin with a meeting in Room 119. Gymnasts can enter Magnificat by the gym and proceed to classroom 119. Please contact Coach Leneghan at 2164764967 with any questions or concerns.

Attention Seniors: Any senior wishing to process applications with a November 15 deadline needs to have transcript request forms, envelopes, and secondary school forms turned into the Guidance Office by this Friday, November 6. Any senior wishing to process applications with a November 30 or December 1 deadline needs to have transcript request forms, envelopes, and secondary school forms turned into the Guidance Office by Monday, November 16.

There will be a Science Olympiad meeting every Monday after school in the Computer Lab. Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to attend.

If you have ever thought about becoming a pharmacist or want to find out what a pharmacy technician does, sign up for the presentation in the Distance Learning Lab on Friday, November 20. There is a huge demand for students interested in this field. Sign up outside room 200 and get all your questions answered.

Also, if you have ever thought of starting your own business, come to the distance learning lab on Wednesday, November 18 during sixth period listen to Cameron Johnson explain the path to his huge success as a child and teenager in the business world. Receive more info and sign up outside of room 200.

Attention anyone interested in joining Fencing Club: If you missed the meeting on Monday, please see Kaylee Wolfe as soon as possible to get some important information. New members are welcome!

Attention speech and Debate: the bus for this weekend's Tournament at Vermilion leaves at 7:30. Please be prompt, or you will be left behind!

Attention Seniors, Jostens will be here to take your graduation package orders on Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:15 in the Wagar lobby so you can order your graduation announcements and cap and gown packages. Extra order packets are available in the main office.

Seniors wishing to process applications with November 15 deadlines must have transcript request forms, envelopes and secondary school forms turned into the guidance office by Friday. Seniors wishing to process applications with a November 30 or December 1 deadline need to have transcript request forms, envelopes, and secondary school forms turned into the guidance office by Monday, November 16.

Attention Girls Gymnastics Team: First practice will be today from 3:30 to 5:00 at Magnificat. Practice will begin with a meeting in Room 119. Gymnasts can enter Magnificat by the gym and proceed to classroom 119. Please contact Coach Leneghan at 216-476-4967 with any questions or concerns.

Congratulations on a great season to the girls and boys soccer teams. The girls made it to playoffs but lost in the first round. The boys made it to round four and narrowly lost to Bay Village 2-1.

Congratulations, the Pirates Football Team is going to playoffs!
Rocky River plays Toledo Centeral Catholic tomorrow.
The game starts at Toledo Centeral Catholic at 7:30 PM.Tickets can be purchased today and tomorrow in the student activities office. During these time we will also have play-off tee shirts available for $10.
Presale tickets are $7. Tickets at the gate the night of the game are $9.

Some places are still available for the Spring Break trip to Italy and it's not too late to register. Please see Mr. Wilhelms for more information.

Congratulations to the Rocky River Speech and Debate team for placing third this past weekend at Edison High School. A special congratulations to Brian Thorn, Henry Nisiobincki, Loren Reash Henz, Heather Lorman, Kelsey Glencer, Heidi Olander, Harris Bransch, and Jake Thorn for all placing in the top five of their respective events.

Driftwood will meet tomorrow during seminar in Mrs. Voight's room. Stop by after school if you cannot make it.

If you have ever thought about becoming a pharmacist or want to find out what a pharmacy technician does, sign up for the presentation in the Distance Learning Lab on Friday, November 20. There is a huge demand for students interested in this field. Sign up outside of Room 200 to get all your questions answered.

Also, if you have ever thought about owning your own business come to the Distance Learning Lab on Wednesday, November 16 during sixth period to listen to Cameron Johnson explain the path to his huge success as a child and a teenager in the business world. Receive more information and sign up outside of room 200.

Attention all Chess Club members going to Toledo for the Grade Level State Championships, Mr. Shuster needs the money by Thursday, November 5. Please see him immediately or at Wednesday's meeting after school.

This is an important notice for all seniors interested in doing a Senior Project: Meetings will be held during seminar the week of November 2. If you signed up in your English class, you will be receiving a meeting notice. Seniors will be meeting on different days in small groups. Please see Mrs. Hecker or Mrs. Ritcschel if you have any questions or concerns.

Colleges visiting RRHS this week include: Colorado State University, Defiance College, Hillsdale College, Hope College, MedCentral College of Nursing, Mount Union College, The Ohio State University, Ohio University, Xavier University. See Mrs. Urbin in Guidance if you are interested in meeting with college representatives. A complete list of colleges visiting RRHS this fall is posted outside of the Guidance Office and on the school website.

There is a meeting for all divers in Mrs. Tate's room Thursday, November 5. If you cannot attend, see Mrs. Tate before Friday morning practice.

Attention sophomores: If you are interested in representing RRHS at this year's Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Conference, please pick up an application in the guidance office this week. One representative and one alternate will be chosen to participate in this amazing event. If you would like to be a HOBY candidate for consideration you must have all application information turned in by November 18. See Mrs. Morriss in the guidance office for an application.

The Drama Club t-shirts are in! Please stop by at your earliest convenience to pick yours up from Mrs. Garver. We are wearing them on Friday.

Attention all seniors interested in doing a Senior Project: Meetings will be held during seminar the week of November 2. If you signed up in your English class, you will be receiving a meeting notice. Seniors will be meeting on different days in small groups. Please see Mrs. Hecker or Mrs. Ritschel if you have any questions or concerns.

Attention all Club SODA members! Our next meeting is on Tuesday morning at 7:20 in room 241. We will finalize t-shirt ideas, organize a Club SODA outing and discuss our next awareness theme. Please see Frau Collins if you can volunteer to bring juice or donuts.

Men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. It is their obligation and the law. Registration takes only a few minutes on the Internet at www.sss.gov or a registration form can be picked up at your local post office. Please note, once you register, you stay eligible for programs and benefits connected to registration, such as college loans and grants, federal jobs and job training, etc. Please see Mrs. Urbin in Guidance with any questions.

Attention Speech and Debate: The bus for Edison High School tomorrow leaves at 7am from the Wagar Lot. Please be on time!

Reminder for sophomores: turn in checks for the Sophomore Fundraiser today and tomorrow outside the commons during your lunch period. If you turn in money, you get a candy prize, plus you'll be entered in a raffle to earn free prom tickets, a movie pass package, or spirit wear! Individuals who raise $50 or more will receive a catered lunch! Help your class raise money for a great prom!

Anyone interesed in trying out for the Pirate Girl Dance Team tryouts will be Tuesday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 11 at 4:00 in the Choir Room. The Pirate Girls perform a most home basketball games and practice after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please contact Allison Erni at harris.allison@rrcs.org with any questions.

Attention all boys basketball players: There will be a meeting in the main gym on Tuesday, November 3 at 3:15. Plan to attend to receive schedules and forms to begin practice on Friday, November 6.

The Rocky River-Fairview game can be seen on Cox 45 on Saturday, October 31 at 6:30pm and on Sunday, November 1 at 3:00pm. Beginning November 2, watch the game anytime you want for free by going to Local On Demand on Cox Channel 1.

There will be a Driftwood meeting on Wednesday, October 28 during seminar in Mrs. Voight's room, 118. If you are unable to make it during seminar, please stop by after school.

Attention Speech and Debate: The deadline to register for both the Edison Tournament this Saturday and the Vermillion Tournament on November 7 is tomorrow. You must see Mr. Moeller or sign up on the sheet outside his room before 3:15pm!

Attention Chess Club: With our first tournament this Saturday, there is a mandatory chess club meeting after school tomorrow. The makeup meeting will be Wednesday morning at 8:45am. It will only take five minutes, but you MUST BE THERE.

It's time to sign up for Ski/Snowboard Club! Registration begins Wednesday at the Civic Center from 6:00-7:30pm. Final deadline is November 13 or when the bus is full.

The Sophomore Service Fundraiser is heading into its last week! Use this weekend to rake leaves, babysit, or do household chores to earn money for the Sophomore Fundraiser. Checks will be collected this week Monday through Friday during lunch periods. If you turn in money next week, you will receive a candy prize, PLUS you'll be entered in a raffle to earn free prom tickets, a movie pass package, or spirit wear! Our goal is $20 per person. If you raise $50 or more, you will receive a catered lunch! Help your class raise money for a great prom!

The third annual Powder Puff football game will be held next Wednesday, October 28 from 7:00-9:00pm. Girls can sign up during lunch periods in the Wagar Lobby. The cost is $15 per player, and all players will receive a t-shirt for the game. Girls, please note that money is due tomorrow by 6th period. Tickets to the game will be $4 at the door. The game will benefit the Rocky River Assistance Program and Junior Achievement, so come cheer on the girls while supporting two great causes!

Tomorrow during all lunches Club SODA will also be selling “Friend-O-Grams” for $1. Your note, along with a piece of candy, will be delivered to your friends on Monday. It's way sweeter than a text!

Anyone interested in working on stage crew this year: We will begin meeting on Monday at 4:30 onstage.

The Media Center will be closed Monday through Friday next week until 4th period due to the OGT and PLAN tests. Please make sure you plan ahead for all your printing and computer needs.

Tomorrow during all lunches Club SODA will have a pledge table set up in Wagar Lobby. Make your commitment to be drug-free and you will be entered into a raffle for gift card prizes. There is no cost to pledge and winners will be announced tomorrow. Friday during all lunches Club SODA will also be selling “Friend-O-Grams” for $1. Your note, along with a piece of candy, will be delivered to your friends on Monday. It's way sweeter than a text!

Attention Speech and Debate members! There will be a mandatory meeting this Wednesday immediately after school in room 219. If you cannot make the meeting, please see Mr. Moeller before or after school on Thursday.

Hola Spanish Club! Please stop by Senorita Barkin's room to order your t-shirt and sign up for Dia de los Muertos. The deadline to order your t-shirt is October 27.

There will be an informational parent meeting on tonight at 7:00 in Pirates' Cove for anyone interested in joining the swimming and diving team. Swimmers, PLEASE let your parents know that they are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting. If you have any questions, please see Miss Dye.

Attention all students: Thursday during all lunches Club SODA will have a pledge table set up in Wagar Lobby. Make your commitment to be drug-free and you will be entered into a raffle for gift card prizes. There is no cost to pledge and winners will be announced on Friday.

Attention all members of ESU: we will be holding a meeting on today in room 135 during seminar to discuss and plan our next event. Please see Mrs. Barrett or Mrs. Macdonald if you have any questions.

Attention Environmental Club members! Our next meeting will be on tomorrow in room 206 after school. If you are ordering a t-shirt, please be sure to bring your $12. If you cannot attend but still want a shirt, please see Mrs. Borgia with your money by October 21.

The Driftwood contest Deadline is Friday. Please see your English teacher for more details.

The Driftwood contest Deadline is October 23rd. Please see your English Teacher for more details.

Attention all Club SODA Members! There will be an important Red Ribbon Week meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 7:20 in room 241.

Today is the LAST day to sign up for girls gymnastics. Please check in at the athletic office for more information.

The Recreation Department is organizing SKI/SNOWBOARD CLUB again this year. Sign up begins October 28 and space is limited. Bus goes on Wednesdays after school, beginning in January. Registration forms can be picked up at the High School Activities Office or download one from the City website at rrcity.com/rec.

Attention all students taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14: You MUST report to your assigned classroom by 7:20am.

Attention Environmental Club members! Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 21 in room 206 after school. If you are ordering a t-shirt, please be sure to bring your $12. If you cannot attend but still want a shirt, please see Mrs. Borgia with your money by October 21.

There will be a Chess Club meeting today after school.

RRHS student Bobby Porter has been nominated for the Cleveland Plain Dealer's “Game Ball” player of the week. Bobby caught a ten-yard touchdown pass, returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, and intercepted a pass, his seventh of the season, breaking a school record when the Pirates upset Bay, 28-16. Please go to Cleveland.com and vote for Bobby Porter to win the game ball for week seven. Go to High School Sports, then click Week 7 Game Ball, then Voting. Scroll down to Bobby's name and vote, but be careful! There are two Porters on the list. You can vote until noon on Thursday. The winner will be featured in Friday's “Locker Room” section of the Plain Dealer.

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the girls' gymnastics team. Please stop down at the Athletic Office for information.

Attention Chess Club members: Be sure to pick up your t-shirts from Mr. Shuster if you have not already done so. The next meeting is Wednesday.

Attention Speech and Debate members: There will be a 15 minute meeting tomorrow in room 219 immediately after school.

Attention anyone interested in seeing “Wicked” at Playhouse Square: Please see Mrs. Garver by the end of this week to order your tickets. We are attending the December 12 evening performance.

The Drama department is holding its annual Sweetest Day Hershey's Kiss Sale this week during lunch periods. Send your sweet a sweet for just $1 and show love, friendship, or secretive admiration (AKA creepin'). The kisses will be delivered on Thursday during second period.

Attention Ohio State University Candidates: The OSU Alumni Club of Greater Cleveland is proud to sponsor two distinctive, merit-based scholarships for high school seniors living in Cuyahoga County who plan to attend OSU in fall 2010. The other scholarships awarded by the Alumni Club are seven OSU Alumni Scholarships in the amount of $600 each. To qualify, the alumni scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria: Rank in the upper quarter of their graduating class, have recommendations from the school principal, counselors, and/or teachers based on scholastic ability and character, and have a record of performing in extracurricular activities. Applications are due by January 15, 2010. A complete packet of information is available in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File.

Attention Chess Club members: Be sure to pick up your t-shirts from Mr. Shuster if you have not already done so. The next meeting is on Wednesday.

Attention anyone interested in meeting with the “Young Frankenstein” Broadway tour cast and crew: please see Mrs. Garver by Wednesday to attend a career presentation at Playhouse Square. The field trip will be on Tuesday, October 20. We will leave during 4B.

The Rocky River vs. Bay football game can be seen on Cox 45 tonight and Thursday at 6:30. You can also watch the game on Thursday anytime you want for free by going to Local On Demand on Cox Channel 1.

Attention Speech and Debate members: There will be a 15 minute meeting in room 219 on Tuesday immediately after school.

Attention anyone interested in seeing “Wicked” at Playhouse Square: Please see Mrs. Garver by the end of next week to order your tickets. We are attending the December 12 evening performance.

The Drama department will hold its annual Sweetest Day Hershey's Kiss Sale next week during lunch periods. Send your sweet a sweet for just $1 and show love, friendship, or secretive admiration (AKA creepin'). The kisses will be delivered next Thursday during second period.

Do you have any pictures you'd like to see in the Yearbook? Upload them to Eshare! Go to www.hjeshare.com today and enter the code 7004680 to submit your photos.

Attention Sophomores: Don't forget to order your class ring! Josten's will return on next Wednesday during lunch period in the Wagar Lobby to take additional orders. Extra information packets are available in the main office.

Picture retake day is next Tuesday from 8:30-10:00 in the Maroon & White Room. If you wish to have a picture retake, you must bring your complete original picture package on this day. All students must have their photo taken even if they do not plan on ordering pictures. Additional order forms are available in the main office. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. McGovern.

For anyone who has been curious about the construction trades, how to become an apprentice, or where to go to trade school, sign up for the session in the Distance Learning Lab on October 22 during fifth period. Everything you want to know about the construction trades will be answered for you. Sign up outside of room 200.

Just a reminder that you can still sign up for the Distance Learning Lab presentation next Thursday during fifth period. It is for any students that want to find out about being a dietician or working in nutrition services. Please sign up outside of room 200.

Part two of the Distance Learning Lab presentation on intelligence agencies is scheduled for next Wednesday. It will focus on the FBI, Homeland Security, and profiling. Sign up outside of room 200 for more information.

Attention Juniors and Sophomores: tomorrow is the last day to register for the PSAT and PLAN tests!

Attention all Club SODA members! If you are interested in visiting Kensington, Goldwood, or the Middle School on October 20, 21, or 22 during Red Ribbon Week, please see Mrs. Liberatore to sign up and get a permission slip. These visits will take place during the younger students' recesses or lunches.

Please see Mr. Wilhelms as soon as possible if you are interested in information on the spring break trip to Italy.

Attention Spanish Club: There is an important meeting after school in Senorita Barkin's room next Thursday. We'll take the final vote on t-shirt designs and plan Dia de los Muertos events. If you want to participate in Dia de los Muertos, you must attend the meeting.

Attention Juniors and Sophomores: Remember to register for the PSAT and PLAN tests this week in the guidance office! The deadline is tomorrow!

There is a sign up sheet for all interested girls lacrosse players in the athletic office.

Conditioning and open gyms for girls basketball begin on Monday. Please check the RRHS Athletic website for dates and times.

Attention Sophomores: Jostens will be here to take your class ring orders on Wednesday, October 7 during the lunch periods in the Wagar Lobby. Rings will be on display on Wednesday and extra order packets are available in the main office.

Conditioning and open gyms for girls basketball will begin on Monday, October 12. Please check the RRHS athletics website for dates and times.

There is a mandatory meeting for anyone interested in wrestling this year on Wednesday, October 7 during seminar in room 212. Please see Coach Tuokkola at your earliest convenience in room 212 if you have a class during seminar.

There is a sign up sheet for all interested girls lacrosse players in the athletic office.

Attention Juniors and Sophomores: Remember to register for the PSAT and the PLAN tests this week in the Guidance Office. The deadline is this Friday, October 9.

Your German "Fakt des Tages" for National German Week is: Otto von Bismarck, known as The Iron Chancellor of Germany, oversaw the unification of Germany in 1871 and was responsible for the development of social insurance programs such as health, accident, old age, and disability insurance. There would be no "public option" health care debate were it not for Otto von Bismarck!

Attention Spanish Club: There is an important meeting after school in Senorita Barkin's room on Thursday, October 15. We will take the final vote on t-shirt designs and plan dia de los muertos events. If you want to participate in dia de los muertos you must attend this meeting.

There is a Key Club meeting this Thursday, October 8 at 7:30 a.m. in the study hall room. There will be bagels!

There is an Environmental Club meeting on Wednesday, October 7 after school in room 206. Please attend if you were a club member last year or if you are interested in joining the club. The club focuses on recycling paper, batteries, bottles and cans, and works in the community to clean up our local beaches and to address other environmental issues like invasive species. Please see Mrs. Borgia if you are interested but cannot attend Wednesday's meeting.

This is a reminder to register for the PLAN and PSAT tests this week in the Guidance Office. The deadline is Friday, October 9.

There will be a mandatory meeting for anyone interested in wrestling this year on Wednesday, October 7 during seminar in room 212. Please see Coach Tukkola in room 212 at your earliest convenience if you are unable to attend.

Attention all Club SODA Members: There will be a meeting tomorrow, October 6, at 7:20 in room 241.

Attention all girls interested in playing lacrosse: there will be a sign up sheet in the athletic office.

There will be a Key Club meeting this Thursday at 7:30am in the study hall room. There will be bagels!

There will be an Environmental Club meeting on October 7 after school in room 206. The club focuses on recycling paper, batteries, bottles, and cans. We also work in the local community to clean up our beaches and address other environmental issues like invasive species. New and returning members are welcome. Please see Mrs. Borgia in if you are interested but cannot attend the meeting.

Attention Seniors: The Cleveland Cavaliers and FirstMerit Bank understand the importance of continued education and are pelased to offer high school seniors with the opportunity to receive a college or post-high school education scholarship. Through the Cavaliers/FirstMerit Scholarship Program, they will award ten $2,000 scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. Application packets are available in the Guidance Office's scholarship file under the February 15 deadline section.

Attention Sophomores: Josten's will be here to take your Rocky River Class Ring Orders on Wednesday, October 7 during lunch in the Wagar Lobby. Rings will be on display on Wednesday and extra order packets are available in the main office.

There will be a meeting for anyone interested in doing crew for the fall musical on after school on Wednesday, October 7 in Mrs. Garver's room. Crews for the show involve stage crew, costumes, makeup, publicity, house, and props.

Attention all students with parking tags: If you had a temporary license plate when you purchased a parking tag, you must see Mrs. McGovern as soon as you receive your permanent license plates to update your parking information.

Men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. It is their obligation and the law. Registration takes only a few minutes on the Internet at www.sss.gov or a registration form can be picked up at your local post office. Please note, once you register you stay eligible for programs and benefits connected to registration, such as college loans and grants, federal jobs, job training, etc. Please see Mrs. Urbin in the Guidance Office with any questions.

Attention all students: please be sure to rinse out your cans and bottles before recycling. The Earth thanks you!

Colleges visiting RRHS next week include: Albion College, University of Buffalo, Butler University, Denison University, University of Detroit-Mercy, Hiram College, John Carroll University, Kenyon College, Loyola University Chicago, Miami University, Eastern Michigan University, Niagara University, University of Notre Dame, St. Joseph University, Walsh University, University of South Carolina, and Youngstown State University. See Mrs. Urbin in Guidance if you are interested in meeting with college representatives. A complete list of colleges visiting RRHS this fall is posted outside of the Guidance Office and on the Guidance web page.

Are you thinking about becoming a teacher one day? Do you like to help others? If so, then please attend the next ESU meeting during seminar tomorrow. ESU is looking for enthusiastic people who like to have fun while helping others. Please see Mrs. Barrett or Mrs. Macdonald if you have any questions or cannot attend.

There is a presentation in the Distance Learning Lab for careers in Nutrition and Dietary Fields. Interested students can sign up now outside of room 200. The presentation will be on Thursday, October 15 during 5th period.

There is also a distance learning presentation for careers in the performing arts with the cast and crew of the Broadway tour of Young Frankenstein. The program is Tuesday, October 20 during 6th period. If interested, please see Mrs. Kleinsmith or Mrs. Garver.

Attention Speech and Debate officers: there will be a brief ten minute meeting in Mr. Moeller's room this Wednesday after school.

Attention all Speech and Debate members: please stop by Mr. Moeller's room between now and Friday and pick up a brief letter to parents concerning the parent meeting next week.

There will be a Science Olympiad meeting this coming Monday, October 5 after school in the computer lab. New members are welcome.

There will be a fencing club meeting Thursday after school in the cafeteria. New members are welcome. If you are unable to attend, please contact Chelsey Salberg or Liz Huller.

Auditions for the fall musical will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, so please be sure to pick up a packet and sign up for an audition time in Mrs. Garver's room.

Colleges visiting RRHS this week include: Bradley University, University of Chicago, Muskingum University, Notre Dame College, State University of New York, Fredonia, and Westminster College. See Mrs. Urbin if you are interested in meeting with college representatives. A complete list of colleges visiting RRHS this fall is posted outside of the Guidance Office and on the Guidance web page.

Attention Seniors: The Cleveland Cavaliers and Majestic Steel USA, in partnership with Tri-C, Lakeland Community College, and LCCC, are pleased to offer six $2,000 scholarships for students pursuing a manufacturing career at one of the aforementioned institutions for the 2010-2011 school year. Additional information is available in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File under the March 1 deadline section.

Attention Seniors: Students considering applying to Drexel, Johnson and Wales, Kettering, RIT, U of Cincinnati, or the U of Toledo should consider applying for the National Commission for Cooperative Education's co-op scholarships. The deadline for application is February 15. Additional information is available at co-op.edu or in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File.

Attention Seniors: 40 scholarships are available at BGSU for incoming freshmen. The Ohio Board of Regents has awarded grant funds to BGSU in order to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. This unique program called Science and Math in Action offers recipients $2,000 the first year of college with increases each year up to at least $4,250 the fourth year. High school seniors considering teaching either secondary or middle childhood science or math may be eligible. Deadline to apply is January 15. For more information, visit bgsu.edu/action for an application.

Congratulations to the winners of the annual Homecoming poster contest: Nikolina Paulic, Claire Corcoran, and Elise Griffiths. You can view their award-winning posters along with some other great contenders around the building that advertise homecoming activities.

There will be an informational swimming meeting after school on Friday, October 2 in Miss Dye's room, room 234. If you are intersted in being a part of the 2009-2010 swim team, you MUST attend the meeting. If you cannot attend, please see Miss Dye for details.

Attention all students! Club Soda is hosting a homeciming tailgate this Friday in the stadium parking lot starting at 5:30. For $3 you can get a hot dog, drink, and chips, with all proceeds benefitting the Rocky River Assistance Project, which directly help families in teh Rocky River community. So before the parade, share your spirit with us and help a good cause!

Auditions for the fall musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, are Sept. 29 and 30. Grab an audition packet and sign up for an audition time in Mrs. Garver's room.

Colleges visiting RRHS this week include: The University of Akron, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Dayton, Hiram College, Kent State University, Loyola University New Orleans, Ohio Northern University, University of Toledo, and Washington University in St. Louis.

Attention Model UN members: There will be a meeting at 7:15 on Monday morning. We will be picking countries and committees. Please be on time; latecomers get last pick!

Don't forget that tomorrow is class color day! (Freshmen, purple; sophomores, pink; juniors, Caribbean blue; seniors, neon tie-dye.)

Environmental Club will have a meeting tomorrow afternoon.

Attention Club SODA members: Please pay your $10 dues by this Friday OR ELSE!

Attention Speech & Debate Members: There is a mandatory meeting in Mr. Moeller's room tomorrow at 3:15. Please be on time. We will be discussing the novice tournament and fundraising.

There is an informational meeting for anyone interested in joining the gymnastics team on Thursday, September 24 at 3:30 in the Maroon & White Room.

For anyone who missed last week's Drama Club meeting, please stop by Mrs. Garver's room to order a t-shirt if you'd like one, sign up to see Wicked, Chicago, or In the Heights at Playhouse Square, and pick up audition information for the fall play. All of the info can be found on our drama club blog as well.

Picture retake day is Tuesday, October 13 from 8:30-10:00am in the Maroon & White Room. If you wish to have a picture retake, you must bring your complete original picture package on this day. All students must have their photo taken even if they do not plan on ordering pictures. Additional picture order forms are available in the main office. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. McGovern in the main office.

Don't forget that Wednesday is toga day! (Reminder: Togas MUST be school appropriate. Please wear a tee-shirt and shorts underneath your toga.)

Colleges visiting RRHS the week of September 14 include:
Baldwin-Wallace College
BGSU
Case Western University
Heidelberg University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ursuline College
Wittenberg University

See Mrs. Urbin in the Guidance office if you are interested in meeting with the college representatives. A complete list if colleges visiting RRHS this fall is posted outside the Guidance Office and our Guidance web page.


All 9th grade STUCO members have a meeting in room 214 at 7:15AM with Miss Delzani on Tuesday September 15, 2009. This is an MANDATORY meeting, so if you cannot make it please see Miss Delzani ASAP.


There is a chess meeting after school. If you haven't brought your dues yet, bring them. No dues, no snacks!

We are having a short meeting for indoor and summer softball. please report to the Maroon and White room at 3:15 pm after school Monday, September 14th.

If you are interested in the construction trade there is a presentation on "Trends in Building and Going Green" in the Distance Learning Lab September 24th during 2nd period. Sign up outside room 200.

If you are truly motivated, dedicated, involved high school senior, the Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation is awarding $3 million a year in scholarships to 250 deserving students just like you. Apply online today at www.coca-colascholars.org. The deadline to receive completed applications is October 31.


Applications re now being accepted for the 210 MD Project: The Charles R. Drew Saturday Academy at the Cleveland Clinic. The Saturday Academy is an educational enrichment program designed for underrepresented minority high school students, grades 10-12, with health care career goal of becoming a physician, research scientist, physician investigator or physician leader. Application packets are available in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File under the October 1 deadline.


There will be a Model UN Meeting Friday Morning at 7:15 in Ms. Delzani's room and Model UN freshman party after school in Ms. Delzani's room for anyone who is interested in joining and finding out about Model UN.

There will be a chess club meeting after school on Wednesday in room 230. Calendars will be handed out for the month and dues will be collected. Please get your dues in!

9th grade STUCO members have a meeting on Thursday, September 10 with Miss Delzani in room 214 at 7:15AM. This meeting is mandatory, so if you cannot make it please see Miss Delzani ASAP.

Class shirt order forms are due to Miss Delzani in room 214 no later than 3:10 on Friday, September 11.

There will be a Driftwod meeting on Wednesday, September 9th during seminar in Mrs. Voight's room, 118. If you are unable to make it during seminar, please stop by after school.

Attention all newcomers to Speech and Debate:

For those interested in Original Oratory, please stop by room 219 after school on Tuesday.

For those still interested in Humorous or Dramatic Interpretation, please stop by room 219 after school on Wednesday.

Lake Erie College will be visiting RRHS the week of September 7.

See Mrs. Urbin in Guidance if you are interested in meeting with college representatives. A complete list of colleges visiting RRHS this fall is posted outside of the Guidance Office and on our Guidance webpage.

Saint Joseph Academy is seeking men for their fall musical "Seussical". The initial audition will be Wednesday, September 9 at 4:00 pm at Saint Joseph Academy. Callbacks will be Thursday, September 10. Performances will be in mid-November. There will be an informational meeting at Saint Joe's on Thursday, September 3 at 4 pm in their Music Room to learn about the show and what to prepare for auditions. Any high school age male may audition, and all theatre and musical experience levels are welcome to try-out for this wonderful show! Please contact Mr. Jason at Saint Joe's with any questions.

Attention Seniors:

If you are interested in applying to Davidson College, please see your assigned counselor regarding a scholarship recommendation.

QuestBridge is pleased to announce the launch of the 2009 National College Match program, which will continue their efforts to assist high-achieving low-income students in gaining admission and full four-year scholarships to leading colleges. Information on this program is available in the Guidance Office's scholarship file under the September 30 deadline section.

There will be a Driftwood Meeting on Wednesday, September 2 during seminar in Mrs. Voigt's room. If you are not able to make it for seminar, pelase stop by after school.

The Media Center will be closed during seminar from August 31-September 2 for Summer Reading Discussion. Thank you.

Attention all Seniors!

If you would like a Senior shirt or never recieved one, please report to Mr. Wagner's room as soon as possible, or see one of your officers: Olivia, Jenna, Kathleen, or Brittney.

-Thanks

Attention Spainish club. If you are interested in an evening of fine spanish and hispanic cuisine, join us on Tuesday, April 7th as we cook up a feast of empanados, churros y mas. In order to participate you must bring in an ingredient. Please see Ms. Barkin in room 235 for info and the sign up for an ingredient by Friday.

Men must register with selective service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. It is their obligation and its the law. Registration takes only a few minutes on the internet at www.sss.gov or a registration form can be picked up at your local post office Please see Mrs. Urbin in the guidance office with any questions.

Key Club Meeting
Thursday March 26th @ 7:30
Studyhall (room 133)

18th Annual Basketball Challenge Cup Presented by Community Challenge. Friday, March 27th 6:00 p.m. at the RRHS gym. Game 1: 1st game middle school faculty vs. community challengers Game 2: high school faculty vs. goldwood/kensington faculty $5 per adult $3 per child Tickets will be sold at the Wagar Road and back courtyard entrance on a first come, first served basis beginning at 5:00 p.m. Due to limited gym seating, the games will be simulcast in the cafeteria and pirates' cove where additional seating will be available.

There will be a stuco meeting at 7:30 Wednesday March 25th. Please remember to bring your $15 for t-shirts to Mrs. Tate on or before the date of the meeting.

Rocky River Prom Fashion Show "A Night at the Oscars"
Thursday, March 26, 2009
7:00 p.m. at Rocky River Memorial Hall
$5 donation at the door
All proceeds go to relay for life

ATTENTION SENIORS:
The Lakewood/Rocky River Foundation is offering two(2) scholarships; one(1) for $2500 abd tge ither for $1000. The applicant must be ranked top 1/3 of the senior class, have applied ti a specific college, universtiy, community or junior college, trade or professional school, and have a Rotarian or Honorary Rotarian(child or grandchild by blood or by the adoption)
Application information is available in the Guidance Office's File under the March 15 deadline section.

The Lower Great Lakes of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences( the Emmy Awards People) will be awarding two(2) $2000 scholarships to graduating seniors. High school seniors who plant o attend a four-year college and intend to pursue a career in television or television related fields are eligible to apply. An appliication form is located in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File under the March 15 deadline section.

The Phi Delta Kappa International Golden Cresent Chapter is offering a $500 scholarship to an outstanding high school senior who intends to major in Education. The applicantion is available in the Guidance Office's scholarship File under the March 15 deadline section.

Any student that purchases a $4 presale ticket to Thursday night's Girls Basketball District Finals at St. Joesph Academy will receive a free Chick Fillet sandwich coupon. Game time is 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available in the athletic office.

Attention AFS members: There will be a club meeting on Wednesday. March 3rd at 7:30 am in the medis center. Please see an officer if you are unable to attend.

Attention all Speech and Debate- If you missed the meeting yesterday, you must come to the meeting today in Mr.Moeller's room after school. The meeting should take no longer than 10 minutes.

Attention Seniors:
The Phil Delta Kappa International Golden Crescent Chapter is offering a $500 scholarship to an outstanding high school senior who intends to major in education. The application is available in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File under the March 15 deadline section.

Attention Juniors:

The regular deadline to register for the ACT college entrance test is this Friday. The test date is April 4th.

Attention Key Clubbers. There will be a key club meeting this Thursday in the study hall room. The meeting will be held at 7:30. If you cannot attend please stop by Mrs.Reynolds room for an agenda and t sign up for upcoming events.

The Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary Foundation is offering two scholarships; one for $2,500 and the other for $1,000. The applicant must ranked in the top 1/3 of the senior class, have applied to a specific college, university, community or junior college, trade, or professional school ,and have no direct relationship to a Rotarian or Honorary Rotarian (child or grandchild by blood or by adoption). Application information is available in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File under the March 15 deadline section.

There will be a brief meeting on Thursday after school in the auditorium for anyone interested in being on the crew for the upcoming spring musical, The Wedding Singer. There are crew spots available for costumes, makeup, props, publicity, house, and stage crew. If you cannot attend, please see Bridget Crawford.

Seniors interested in purchasing a copy of the senior long shot photo can pick up an order form in the main office.

The boys freshman basketball team is in the championship game of their tournament tonight at 7 in Vermillion. The team is 18-0 and have been lead through this incredible season by Micheal Pavlik and Justin Seffernick.

Attention all AFS officers:

There will be a mandatory AFS officer meeting Wednesday morning in the Media Center at 7:30 AM.

Attention Speech and Debate members:

There will be a brief meeting in Mr. Moeller's room today after school.

Attention all senior NHS members:

There will be a meeting this Friday, February 27th during seminar in Mr. Frew's room. This meeting is for current NHS members only, as we will be discussing service projects.

Here is an announcement for the girls and boys swim team:

Congratulations to the girls and boys swim team as they competed this past weekend at the District Tournament at CSU! The boys swam a great meet and just missed qualifying for the state meet by seven tenths of a second. The girls team is sending four of its members to the state meet. Paige Ferber qualified in the 50 free, Stephanie Thomas qualified in the 50 and 100 freestyle, and Meridith Hauck qualified in the 200 and 500 freestyle. Additionally, the girls relay team of Annie Camerino, Paige Ferber, Meredith Hauck, and Stephanie Thomas placed second in both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays and were two tenths of a second away from being considered for All-American status in their 200. The girls will compete this weekend at the state meet in Canton. Congratulations and good luck!

Attention Seniors:
The Up Side of Downs of Greater Cleveland is offering a renewable scholarship of $1000 for students enrolled in a 4-year college in the state of Ohio ,and intending to become educators in the general education classroom. Application information is located in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File under the April 30 deadline section.

Attention all Club Soda members! We will have a meeting this Wednesday, February 25th at 7:20 in room 241. This meeting is important for all members to attend, as we wont be meeting the week of OGTs. Please bring your $12 t-shirt money to this meeting.

The Ohio Association for Career College and Schools is offering more than 180 scholarship opportunities for post-secondary training in various fields. Please review the information packet located in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File under April 1 deadline section.

Attention Spanish Club. On Thursday, February 26th we will be having an important meeting in Senorita Barkin's room 235 starting at 3:15. After meeting, stay for a showing of La Cuarta Plants, a heartwarming film about a group of teenage boys dealing with cancer, who seem to overcome many barriers and create fun and happiness in a seemingly dismal situation.

Attention Seniors:

The Lower Great Lakes Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences will be awarding two $2000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. High school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college and intend to pursue a career in television or television related fields are eligible to apply. An application information form located in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File under the March 15th deadline section.

If you've ever thought of becoming a Radiologist or working as a Radiology Technician, now is the time to get your questions answered. Sign up outside of room 200 or a career presentation in the distance learning lab on Wednesday March 4th during 6th period. Maybe working with x-rays and MRI's is in your future!

Attention all students interested in working on tech crew or stage crew for the Spring musical, we will begin working Monday February 23 at 4:30pm on stage. Please plan on attending!

A tryout meeting for boys baseball is scheduled for Tuesday February 24th at 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Any student-athlete ,not involved in a winter sport, wishing to tryout for baseball this spring should attend.If you have any questions, see Coach Clark after school or stop in the Student Activities Office for more details.

Congrats goes to the Boys Diving Team last night. Daniel O'Callaghan took 14 districts and Thomas Moran took 5th place. Thomas will be advancing on to States next Wednesday in Canton at the C.T Branin Natatorium.

Attention Senior Project Candidates:

The Project Application and Community Sponsor and Parental Agreement Forms are due on March 2. Please review the application with your faculty advisor. Goals and objectives should be stated clearly ,and the application should be of "resume quality"

Attention Juniors:
Reminder
The regular deadline for the ACT college entrance test is Friday, February 27th. The test date is April 4h. For further information see your guidance counselor.

Attention Seniors- Planning for the 2009 Baccalaureate Service has begun. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, 2/25 during seminar in the media center. If you are interested in being involved but cannot attend the meeting on 2/25, please let Mr. Wagner or Mr.Knauss know.

Congratulations to the boys swim teams on their success at sectionals.The boys swim tea m swam Friday afternoon at Akron and is sending 6 boys: Mike Amrbrozic,James Harris, Mike Kariotakis, Danny Pris, Peter Stark, and Ian Stark to the District Tournament.
The girls team swam on Saturday at Lakewood and won the sectional>tournament. Girls advancing to Districts are: Paige Ferber, Maggie Kilbane,Abby Kacpura, Meredith Hauck, Stephanie Thomas, Annie Camerino, Marisa Hanson,Melissa Belanger,Katie Perez , Megan Auzenbergs,Natalie Golz. CONGRATULATIONS on your GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS!!!!

Hear Matt Mitchelltree and Mary Farah's music piece tommorow at the Cleveland State University Undergraduate Composition Student Concert. The concert will be held at the CSU Drinko Hall at 7:30pm. The concert is at 7:30 at CSU'S Drinko Hall and is free and open to the public.Fell free to ask Matt Mitcheltree for additional details.

Today is your last chance to sign up for the career presentation explaining all the different construction trades. It will be held on Thursday Feb 19th during 5th period in the distance learning lab. Sign up outside of room 200.

There will be a Club Soda meeting Wednesday, February 18th at 7:20in room 241. In addition, students participating in video in the video project sould plan on meeting Mrs.Liberatore during seminar

Congratulations to the Model UN Members who received awards at our Chicago Conference, This conference had 2,500 students from all over USA and World, competing. Competition was very high ,and we are extremely proud of our outstanding delegates: Kevin Moeller Kara Emery Ashley Weaver Emily Egan Matt Hagan Connor King Katrina Velickovic Jenna Berg. Congratulations to all members receiving such high honors!

Announcement for yearbook sales:

The sale ends February 28th 2009. The cost is $65. Postcards were sent home and you can also buy online from a link on the high school's website. If you have any questions see Miss. Bogart and she also has the list of students that have already bought a yearbook.
Thank you!

There will be a Softball Informational Meeting tomorrow February 12 at 3:30 in the Maroon and White Room. If you are interested in playing this spring, please plan on attending.

The Bloodmobile is coming to Rocky River High School on March 2. Sign-ups are from now through February 18 in English classes. Donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds. Thank you and donate blood.

Attention AFS Officers: There will be an officer meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 11th in the Media Center at 7:30am. We will be discussing our upcoming AFS week.

The Westlake Garden Club Scholarships intended to help the recipient(s) further the knowledge of gardening, community conservation and civic Beauty to encourage as they pursue study in the areas of horticulture, forestry agriculture, environmental science, botany and landscaping. Applications are available in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File under the April 1 deadline section.

The WISE Cleveland Scholarship Program was established to provide scholarships to women who are graduating high school seniors and female residents of the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Area with career interests in the area of events of sports and pursuing a four-year degree with an intended course of study in sports management, communications, physical education, business or related fields. for more information and for scholarship materials, go to www.wisecleveland.com.

The Lebanese-Syrian Junior Womens League is awarding 2 $1,000 scholarships to an academically outstanding young man and women of Lebanese or Syrian descent residing int the Greater Cleveland area.the student must be graduating in either the January or June class of the current school year with a "B" or better scholastic average. Applications are available in the Guidance Office's Scholarship File under the March 31 deadline section.

Congratulations to the Rocky River speech and debate team for qualifying for a total of 16students for the state tournament taking place at Cincinnati next month. the team took 3rd place out of 30 teams and was the top public school in the district.
Your speech and debate state qualifiers are as followed: Seniors Michelle Chaho, Mary Farah, Carson Tompkins, Sara McCormick, ans Paige Nagy. Juniors Henry Nisiobincki, Steven Lesiecki, Aaron Reinhard, Austin Simeone, and Jake Thorn. Sophomores,Marko Paulic, Allison Morse, Thayer Tompkins, and Zach Paull. And freshman Alaina Valkoff and Brian Thorn.
The following students were district champions in their respective categories:
Michelle Chaho in Oratorical Interpretation
Carson Tompkins and Sara McCormick in Public Forum Debate
Jake Thorn in Impromptu
and Paige Nagy in Prose/Poetry
Congratulations to all for a great year and good luck at state tournament and qualifying for nationals!

Drama Club Valentine's Day Hershey's Kiss Sale!
February 9th-12th during seminar and 5th lunch periods! Delivery will be Friday Feb. 13th. 1 for $1.00 or 6 for $5.00

White-Friendship
Pink-Secret Admirer
Red-Love

Attention Seniors-
Please check the list of names posted in the Guidance office.
This is how your name will appear on your diploma. If any corrections need to be made or if your name is not on the list please see Ms.Kissell in the main office-immediately

Attention Junior:

Don't forget to sell Malleys! The sale runs through Feb 20th.
All checks (which are made out RRHS)or cash should be turned in
to Mrs. Rose in room 135

Attention all 9th, 10th, 11th graders-

Online registration for classes for the 2009/10
school year has begun. A letter containing your username, password, and instructions for entering classes online was mailed home on February 2, 2009.

The dead line for on-line course entry is Thursday, Feb 12, 2009. All course registration forms must be turned in during English class on Friday Feb 13, 2009.
If you have any questions regarding the scheduling process, please contact your designated counselor.

Their will be a delayed start on Monday February 9. First Period starting at 8:55 a.m.

Your Lady Pirates return home this Saturday and Monday nights with games against Bay and Avon. Although undefeated in West Shore Conference Action, wins against Bay and Avon should seal the conference championship. Presale tickets only cost $2 or $4 at the door. Game time is 6 p.m. Saturday against Bay and 6 p.m against Avon! GO PIRATES!!!

Attention Speech and Debate the bus for Lincoln West High School on Saturday will leave at 7:30am not 7:15am. Please be very prompt. Also,a all those in Humorous, Oratorical Interp, and Duo Interp, please remember to bring you script.

ATTENTION SENIORS It is time to order your Graduation Supplies! Jostens will be here on Friday, February 6th from 2pm-3:15pm in the Wagar Lobby to take your Graduation Announcements, class ring, cap and gown orders. Extra order packets are available in the main office.

Anyone willing to help with Winter Formal decorating on February 14, please stop in to Mr. Wagner's seminar in room 201 this week. All help will be appreciated!

Looking ahead to June, part of the traditional graduation experience is an optional student-led religious celebration called Baccalaureate. Local clergy will meet with the seniors interested in helping to plan Baccalaureate service. the first meeting will be on Wednesday, February 11 during seminar in the Media center. If you are interested in being involved but cannot attend the meeting on February 11 please let Mr. Wagner or Mr. Knauss know.

anyone who has bright lights, disco balls, strobe lights, spot lights or tube lighting - the Senior Class would love to borrow them for our Saturday Night Fever Winter Formal. Please see Alexis Spooner or Marybeth Leitch if you are willing to loan some lights.

The senior long shot is this Wednesday February 4th at 1:30 p.m.

The boys and girls freshman basketball teams play today vs. Midview. The girls start at 5:30 and the boys at 7. The boys team is currently undefeated. Come our and support the Pirates.

Congratulations to the Science Olympiad team for their success last week at the Clearview Invitational.
Individuals who placed in their events are:
5th place: Bernadette Schneider and Kiah Bransch in Forensics
3rd place: Ian Trudell and Iva Rreza in Cell Biology
3rd place: Kevin Bhasin and Tom Poe in Write It Do It
3rd place: Iva Rreza and Bernadette Schneider in Chemistry Lab
2nd place: Kevin Bhasin and Dan Weaver in Trajectory
2nd place: Ian Trudell, Kevin Bhasin, and Patrick Corcoran in Experimental Design

Good luck to the team at the upcoming Mentor Invitational.

The career presentation on the Construction Trades had been rescheduled for Thursday, February 19 during 5th or 6th periods. learn how becoming an apprentice can lead to owning your own construction company. Sign up outside room 200.

Kalahari Cheerleaders
Practice Wednesday 3:30- 5:30, Bring Poms!

Attention all Club Soda members- there will be a meeting on Wednesday, February 4th at 7:20 in room 241. Also on February 4th, members participating in the video project are to report to room 241 during 4B

The Fifth Annual Talent Show will be next Thursday at 7 p.m. There will be a run-through of all acts for anyone interested in participating on Tuesday, February 10 in the auditorium. You must show your act in order to be in the talent show. You may sign up for a time outside the music office down the band hallway. Acts of all kind are welcome. If you have any questions, please see a drama club officer or Mrs. Garver, who is available in the auditorium every day after school.

If you did not receive your report card, please see Mrs. McGovern in the Main Office. All unclaimed report cards will be mailed home on Friday.

The Media Center will be closed this Wednesday, February 4th during seminar, 4th and 5th period due to a special Business program.

Attention Seniors: It's time to order your Graduation Supplies!! Jostens will be here Friday, February 6th from 2:00 ti 3:15 p.m. in the Wagar Lobby to take your Graduation Announcements, Class Rings, and Cap and Gown orders. Extra order packets are available in the main office.

Winter Formal is coming soon (February 14th, 2009 from 8-11 p.m.) Tickets are $15 per person and $30 per couple. They go on sale February 9th thru February 13th in the Wagar Lobby.

Attention all boys interested in Tennis: The Boys' Tennis Team will meet Mr. Sinnema in the Maroon and White Room at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Practice schedules and other information will be issued. PLEASE BE PROMPT!

Attention all Club Soda members, there will be a meeting on Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:20 in room 241. Also on February 3rd, members participating in the video project are to report to room 241 during 4B.

There will also be a StuCo meeting Wednesday, February 4 at 7:15 a.m.

There is a Boys' Lacrosse Meeting tomorrow at 3:30 in the maroon and white room. Any boys interested in playing lacrosse this spring please plan on attending.

Congratulations to the Rocky River Band for hosting a successful Greater Cleveland Solo & Ensemble event on Saturday, thanks to the hard work of the staff, parents, and student volunteers.

Congratulations also goes out to the Band and Choir students who performed solos and small ensemble pieces at the Greater Cleveland and OMEA event last Saturday. The preparation and musical talents of those students were consistently recognized by the judges' ratings and comments.

Attention Environmental Club Members! There will be a meeting Wednesday, February 4th in room 206 after school. Please come to find out what Environmental Club has planned for the upcoming months and to do your part to help with paper and battery recycling.