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E-Marker Archives
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 From the Head's Office
It's been a terrific first half of the year at RHSM. Some of our debaters have already qualified for the national championships barely a third of the way into the season - an incredibly impressive accomplishment. Our varsity sports teams won three state championships last fall. Our seniors again led the state in national merit recognition and were very successful in their college early admissions, including placements at Stanford and the University of Chicago. Our Middle School boys' soccer team and our Lower School chess team have also had impressive successes.
I hope the first half of the year has been a productive, stimulating, and happy one for you and your family at the school.
For the last three years I've suggested an occasional article that parents might find interesting and thought-provoking. Linked to this E-Marker is an article entitled "Self-Theories: The Mindset of a Champion" by Stanford University Professor Carol S. Dweck. Though it is ostensibly about athletics, it is applicable to all of one's endeavors. I hope you enjoy it. For those who are interested, I will be in the parlor at the McCarthey Campus on Thursday, January 24, at 8:30 a.m., to discuss the article.
I wish you a Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
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Faces & Voices of Refugee Youth
Liz Paige,
Director of Service Learning
 Please join us at the opening night of the Faces and Voices of Refugee Youth photo exhibit on February 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The evening's program will begin in the Middle School commons with remarks from photographer Kent Miles, and Patrick Poulin, resettlement director for the Salt Lake Office of the International Rescue Committee. RHSM students will then lead visitors on guided tours of the exhibit in the George Fox Art Gallery.
Faces and Voices of Refugee Youth is an award-winning display of 30 portraits and interviews with youth who have survived unimaginable circumstances. Originally developed for 2002 cultural Olympiad, Faces and Voices of Refugee Youth focuses on refugee youth who were attending Salt Lake City schools between 2000 and 2002. The exhibit is organized into three sections-"Flight," "Haven," and "Heartache and Hope"-to reflect the fact that refugee youth have experienced three interrelated phases in their journey from their countries of origin to the United States.
"I hope the evening will be an opportunity to focus our school community on the stories and needs of the refugees in our community," explained Liz Paige, RHSM Director of Service Learning. "In addition to language skills, housing, jobs, and education, these new communities need friends. I hope by better educating ourselves with the stories of refugee youth, we will be better neighbors to and resources for the newest arrivals to our country."
The exhibit will be on display throughout February and will be used as part of the curriculum in the second, seventh, and tenth grades as well as Upper School photography classes and Spanish classes.
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Tomsic Awarded NFHS Citation
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) awarded NFHS citations to eight high school athletic directors on December 18 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the 38th annual National Conference of High School Directors of Athletics. Among this year's winners was RHSM Athletic Director Kendra Tomsic.
Kendra is the first woman from Utah to receive this prestigious award. In fact, she is currently one of only three people from our state to have received this honor.
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It's Admission Open House Time
Every year, RHSM opens its doors to parents of prospective students during its Winter Admission Open Houses. Current parents are very helpful during this admission season, helping us spread the word to neighbors, friends, and colleagues about the benefits to children of being a student at Utah's leading independent school.
This year's Winter Admission Open House schedule is:
Beginning School (2PreK-K) Thursday, January 17, 6:30 p.m.
Lower School (Grades 1-5) Thursday, January 31, 6:30 p.m.
Middle School (Grade 6-8) Thursday, January 24, 7:00 p.m.
Upper School (Grade 9-12) Tuesday, January 29, 7:00 p.m.
"Positive word of mouth from a current parent" is the number one reason new parents cite for investigating and enrolling their child. YOU make a difference in the life and financial health of your child's school!
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 Young Alumni Return for Reunion
On Thursday, January 3, 2008, over 50 young alumni (classes of 2004 through 2007) gathered in the commons at the high school to catch up and share "life after RHSM" stories with friends and faculty. This reunion, as well as out of town reunions and in-town reunions at Squatters are a big hit with all our alumni. Hope you enjoy these images as much as we enjoyed visiting with our former students.
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Teenagers and Risk Taking
This article from the December 18th, 2007 New York Times reconsiders how teenagers make choices in risky situations. It turns out they really are thinking about the risks, but their rationale is quite different from an adult's.
The article offers strategies for teaching teenagers how to say "No" and suggestions as to how parents can help protect teenagers from themselves.
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Softball Camps For Elementary and Middle School Girls
 Two softball skills camps are scheduled: one for girls in grades 6-12 will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Street campus gym; another for girls in grades 1-5 is scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Lincoln Street campus gym. Camp clinicians will be Kathy Howa (Head RHSM Softball Coach) and Kendra Tomsic (Asst. RHSM Softball Coach).
Cost of the grade 6-12 camp is $50. The grade 1-5 camp fee is $40. Registration form, insurance waiver form and check made payable to Kathy Howa should be sent to her at the Upper School address by the deadline date on the registration form. Participants need to wear old sweat pants, non-marking gym shoes, and bring a glove, knee pads (optional), and a water bottle.
Camps may be combined on the January 12 date depending on interest.
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 King Day: A Day of Service
The time is always right to do what is right. -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join Mayor Ralph Becker and others on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 21, 2008 at the Utah Food Bank at 10:00 a.m.
Members of the RHSM community have been volunteering on Dr. King Jr. Day for the past six years and we hope you will be part of this year's community effort. This is a wonderful family volunteer opportunity. Each car group will be asked to deliver to two to three different disabled or elderly recipients. Some volunteers will be asked to help sort food in the Utah Food Bank warehouse. All projects should be completed around noon.
To sign up for this project, email Director of Service Learning Liz Paige at lizpaige@rhsm.org.
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Malian Dinner for a Great Cause Scheduled for March 3
 Amanda Newman '10, Interact Treasurer On March 3, the Interact Club of the Upper School will host a banquet in the McCarthey Campus Dining Hall to benefit The Ouelessebougou-Utah Alliance complete with traditional Malian food and live African dance. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students with an additional $2 charge for tickets purchased at the door. The money raised will support vaccinations, mosquito nets, beneficial business loans, and more for the people of the Ouelessebougou region in Mali.
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 Thank You Holiday Give-Away Volunteers!
The 2007 Crossroads Urban Center Christmas Dinner Give-Away held in the Lincoln Campus cafeteria on December 21 distributed 1,004 holiday meals to 2,699 people. "The year's give-away went incredibly well thanks to all of our volunteers," explained Liz Paige, Director of Service Learning. "The give-away is truly an RHSM tradition. Our youngest student was Sophie Thomsen from our 3 PreK program and we again had many alumni as well as parents and grandparents of students participate."
"Many years ago, we worried about this program; we worried about where we'd have it, if we'd have enough volunteers, and if we could really pull off such a huge project," said Rachel Fischbein, Director of the Crossroads' Food Pantry. "We never worry about it anymore, thanks to RHSM!"
Many thanks to all who volunteered on the set-up and give-away days. Special thanks to this year's student organizers, seniors Ellie Marker and Katie Pavia.
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Save the Date: February 11 - Utah Moms for Clean Air
Robert Wilson, Chair RHSM Sustainability Committee
Once again winter is upon us and this season so far has brought a series of wet and windy storms. But we know that when the wind stops clear skies will not last. The familiar brown haze will return and aesthetics are not the worst of our problems. Medical science has linked specific components of air pollution, ozone, and particulates among the worst, with chronic and acute respiratory and circulatory illness. Moreover, the effects of these pollutants are more severe on children because their relatively large lungs and high metabolism allow them much greater exposure than adults.
This year RHSM is making a schoolwide initiative to reduce our community's emissions output. So far:
- We have sponsored two commuter challenges with prizes and awards for those who get to school by any means except a Single-Occupancy-Vehicle.
- Salt Lake City has provided safety flags for busy intersections near our campuses.
- We are asking all commuters to our campuses to not idle while waiting to pick up or drop off students. In fact not idling may be the single most important thing we can do to protect the lungs of our students because the cloud of emissions emitted by our commuter fleet every morning and afternoon is most concentrated (and concentrated with soot, carbon monoxide, and uncombusted fuel) right over the sidewalks where our students wait.
- RHSM has partnered with others in the valley who think that we can and should breathe clean air all year long.
At 7:00 p.m,, Monday, February 11, 2008, in the McCarthy Dining Hall, Utah Moms for Clean Air will present to the RHSM community facts about air pollution, public health, and what every citizen can do to improve air quality. A general invitation is also extended to friends and neighbors and everyone who breathes. Please attend.
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RHSM Dialogue and Democracy -
The Brown Bag Lunch Series Continues-
Mark Your Calendars
( 12:05-12:40 in the Lincoln Campus library)
January 15, Dr. Kenneth Ward, scientist
Topic: Genetic Research and the Promise of Personalized Medicine
January 16, Gayle Ruzicka, Utah Eagle Forum
Topic: Grassroots Organizing and Organizing Utah's Conservative Voice
January 17, Doug Willmore, Chief of Staff for Mayor Peter Corroon
Topic: Government's Role in Shaping Environmental Policy
January 23, Beth Launiere, Head Women's Volleyball Coach at the University of Utah
Topic: The Myth of College Athletics
January 24, Helga Shugart, Professor of Communications at the University of Utah
Topic: Representations of Race in the Media
February 4, Scott Matheson, U of U Law Professor and former US Attorney for the District of Utah
Topic: The Bill of Rights and How the Constitution Impacts Youth
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 Stock Challenge Update
Overall . . . Westminster still in the lead. However, three RHSM teams are still beating the one Westminster team.
Team Overall Value
1. RHSM5_Lynch (history) 4.50% $1,045,007
2. RHSM1_Bogle (history) 3.14% $1,031,430
3. RHSM3_Fisher (history) 1.48% $1,014,754
4. WC_honors (history) 1.44% $1,014,437
5. RHSM2_Buffett (history) 0.61% $1,006,051
7. RHSM4_Graham (history) -0.53% $994,718
8. RHSM7_Templeton (history) -5.41% $945,945
9. RHSM6_Soros (history) -8.28% $917,184
RHSM Combined -0.64% $6,955,089
Westminster 1.44% $1,014,437
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 Did You Know?
Did you know that RHSM cafeterias make their own daily soup choices from scratch? Vegetables raised in a garden, grown by the children, are incorporated into the soups and salads.
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Show Your School Spirit
The new Booster Club sweatshirts are in! The middle school boys and girls athletic sweatshirts are also available. Please fill in the order form and return it to either the upper school or middle school office with your check payable to "RHSM Booster Club". Orders will be filled two to three times a week.
Let's fill the stands at our athletic events with Lion pride by wearing the new RHSM hoodies.
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RHSM Athletes Recognized
Three RHSM athletes have recently received recognition for their efforts.
Phinehas Bynum has been named to the All-State Cross Country Team by the Cross Country Coaches' Association. Phinehas was a key runner on this year's varsity team, placing third at the Region 14 Meet and eleventh at the State 2A competition. Daniel Livsey, four-year member of the cross country, basketball and boys' tennis teams, has been selected by a national committee as Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School's Wendy's High School Heismann award winner in honor of his contributions in the area of scholarship, athletics, and citizenship. Ana Moser, a student from Germany who attended RHSM during the 2006-07 school year, has been named All-State in track for her State Championship performance in the 1600 meter race last spring at the State 2A meet.
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 Boys' Basketball
The 2007-08 Boys Basketball pre-season has been a great success. The Sophomore/Freshman team closed out the non-region schedule with wins over Christian Heritage and Salt Lake Lutheran. They also participated in the Junior Varsity games. The Junior Varsity team had two wins over Salt Lake Lutheran and Christian Heritage, and had a close loss on the road to St. Joseph.
The Varsity team has had a very successful pre-region season, finishing with a five game winning streak. The strength of this team is their defense. They have been holding opponents under 40 points per game in the last five games. One special moment recently involved the Varsity pulling out the win against an Alumni team. That has not happened in quite a while. The region season began on Wednesday, January 9 at American Leadership. The next home game will be Friday, January 11 against North Summit. Come out and watch the Winged Lions compete in a tough Region 14!
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 Girls' Basketball
Rowland Hall-St. Mark's Varsity Girls' Basketball began Region 14 play on January 8th as the Lady Winged Lions hosted American Leadership Academy. The team travels to North Summit on January 10th to battle the NS Braves. Led by senior point guard Hillary Dealey-Thomason and junior guard Blake Harries, the Lady Winged Lions look forward to a challenging region hoops schedule.
Time to don your green and white and come support these outstanding athletes...the Lion's Den awaits!
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