Monthly Archives: September 2016

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Freshmen and Sophomore Class Boards: Ready to Make a Difference
The new class officers from the freshmen and sophomore classes are excited and prepared to be part of the student council representing their peers.  The class officers are essential in communicating the needs and wants of the students to the executive board and the administrators.  The sophomores ran for their positions at the end of last year and came into the new school year already elected with fresh ideas.  The freshmen who are interested in being part of the student council must run in September and create a poster and speech just like the other students did in June.  The student council is a wonderful way to get involved and take on a leadership position.

The president of the sophomore class board this year is Tim Schall.  This year’s vice president is Matt Forlenza, the secretary is Jenny Bassi, and the treasurer is Kate Bourke.  Looking forward to his second year in St. Rose, Tim Schall stated, “I hope to encourage the new freshmen and my fellow classmates to attend the sports and school events to help bring back school spirit.”  The sophomore class board plays an important role in planning the Inaugural Ball, the Freshmen/Sophomore Dance, fundraisers, and many other school activities.  They are looking forward to getting their classmates excited for the upcoming year and making sure attendance is high at all school events.

The president of the freshmen class board is Celia Tave. The co-vice presidents are Michael O’Hearn and Alexa Prus, the secretary is Emma Coakley, and the treasurer is Molly Lynch.  The freshmen class officers need to make sure that their peers know everything the school has to offer since it is their first year.  A great way to feel like a part of the school community is to support the sports teams and go to the dances with friends.  Also, the newest grade has to feel like they can put their input and fresh ideas into the meetings.  President Celia Tave can’t wait to take on the challenge and stated, “I’m excited to make my mark at St. Rose High School.  I want to make these next four years the best ones so far for everyone, and I will do everything in my power to do so.  I am looking forward to fully being active in all school activities and encouraging my classmates to do the same.  I am so grateful to have this opportunity as President of the Class of 2020!” They are involved in the planning the dances and fundraisers, too. Good luck to the freshmen and sophomore class board for the 2016-2017 school year!

By: Katie Considine ’17
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Junior and Senior Class Boards: Looking to Lead From Experience

The student council plays a vital role in organizing events throughout the year, leading their class by example, and communicating with the administration for their entire grade. During happenings like the Inaugural Ball and Clash of the Classes, the four members represent their class through their leadership and participation. With two and three years of prior experience respectively, the junior and senior class boards are role models to the new sophomore and freshmen class boards, showing them the importance of their positions in the school.

While four students in the senior class lead the Executive Board, who are in charge of the entire student council body, the senior class board is very essential too, as the most experienced entity in the student government. From helping to plan prom to organizing fundraisers, they have a busy year ahead of them. Leading the seniors is president Jack Cusack, assisted by vice president Chris Gowen, secretary Ashley Ward, and treasurer Garrett Jordan. On being a leader of the Class of 2017, Jack stated, “To me being a leader means that I am setting the example for others to follow, and that I need to act in a way that makes that example a good one.” His leadership will help the seniors find their way through their last year at St. Rose.

Meanwhile, the junior class board is looking forward to actively shaping the school year for their classmates. Like the senior class, they have to decided on a theme for prom, strut on the catwalk at Inaugural Ball, and create fundraisers to help worthy organizations. President of the junior class is Bridget Burrus, supported by Julia Slattery as vice president, Ethan Coakley as secretary, and Carmela Cocuzza as treasurer. Slattery stated, “I plan to be a great leader by setting a positive example for my peers and working with the other chair members to make great things happen for the juniors this year.” The four juniors plan on making the stress-filled year a great one for their classmates!

By: Jillian Barry ’17
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Mrs. Miller Competes in Triathlon

img_7911The Courier: How long was your training?/ What did your training consist of?
Mrs. Miller:  My training for this event started as soon as I was clear from injury last winter. (My last surgical procedure was in March) May is when I was able to start running and biking fully again! Most of my training throughout the winter was at Physical Therapy and Swimming. Each week I would aim to log about 100 miles biking, 25 miles running, 1-2 hours of swimming, and 1-2 hours of strength training to prevent injury. The biggest training sessions were the “brick” workouts consisting of a long-er bike ride immediately followed by a run to get my legs prepared for race day.
TC: Where was this triathlon and how did it compare to previous triathlons you have competed in?
MM: This triathlon was in Cozumel, Mexico! It is much different compared to local triathlons I typically compete in. I had qualified at this race by placing top in my age group at National Championships last year in Milwaukee, and was invited to race at World Championships this past weekend. This was the same race I competed in last year in Chicago, the race location changes each year. There are a lot of restrictions at this race regarding what you can wear, and how you can handle your equipment. You must wear the approved uniform for your Country ( which is pretty cool!)

TC: Who were the sponsors?

MM: The Sponsors were USA Triathlon, AT&T, World Triathlon Series, International Triathlon Union, TYR, and TriSports.com

TC: What were your goals for the triathlon?

MM: My goals were to represent my country as best I could. There is no qualification at this race, the goal is to get invited!
TC: What did you accomplish/What were the results?
MM:  I did not have the best race I possibly could, as my training was a little delayed due to injury.
TC:
Did you learn anything from this experience?img_8031
MM: I have learned a lot about myself and my training.  As I saw people dropping like flies due to the heat, I told myself to scale back the effort a little bit to survive the heat!  I had to take in as much water as possible! I was dumping ice in my hat & holding ice cubes in my hand to keep my body cool! There are a few areas of my training that need to be tweaked that will benefit me for next season =)
By: Caroline Lowry ’17
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AP Results

This past May, many Advanced Placement exams were administered over many different courses. With these courses came many opportunities for students to distinguish themselves as a class unit and as individuals in their academic endeavors. The most prominent achievements that were born of these rigorous tests were 7 classes exceeding the national passing average on their respective exams, 15 students achieving the moniker of Advanced Placement Scholars, 7 students furthering their excellence by becoming Advanced Placement Scholars with Honor, and 4 exceptional students gaining the title AP Students with distinction.

The Advanced Placement excellence St. Rose enjoyed was not a fluke, but a product of months of hard work and dedication by students and teachers alike. Rigorous lesson plans, hours of homework to grade, and actual practice exams to score are all a big part of how the teachers put each student in the best position to succeed. Classes taught by Mrs. Carlotz (Advanced Placement English Literature and Language), Señora Delgado-Lavallee (Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture), Mr. Fletcher (Advanced Placement United States History), Mrs. Conover (Advanced Placement English Language and Composition), Mrs. Hand (Advanced Placement Biology), Mrs. Bordelon (Advanced Placement European History), and Mrs. Kain (Advanced Placement French Language and Culture) all exceed national pass rates.

In order to become an Advanced Placement Scholar at St.Rose, one must score a three or higher on three of the exams administered at the end of the year. This year, a whopping 15 students earned this title: Bartholomew Alseika ’16, Sarah Bunn ’17, Caroline Cahill ’17, Deidre Cahill ’16, Victoria Cancro ’17, Aine Donahue ’16, Titus Hood ’17, Seneca Kinn-Gurzo ’16, Megan Lawson ’17, Erin Prachar ’16, Jake Schnaak ’16, Kelly Schuld ’16, Kayla Stacy ’16, Shannon Tormey ’16, and Faith Westhoven ’16.

After earning the previous title, if scholars can take and pass another Advanced Placement test, and average a 3.25 on the four tests in total, they  become an Advanced Placement scholar with honor. 7 students earned this distinction this year:  Jillian Barry ’17, Allyson Blatz ’16, Katherine Considine ’17, Sarah Hendricks ’17, Samantha Keefe ’16, and Alexander Phipps ’17.

The highest distinction available for Advanced Placement scholars is AP Scholar with distinction. To achieve this, one must take and pass 5 or more Advanced Placement exams and average a 3.5 on all of them. 4 students achieved this last year: Megan Brown ’16, Maura Cahill ’16, Caroline Lowry ’17, and Armelle Dejoie ’16.

The many things St. Rose’s Advance Placement students achieved this past scholastic year can be attributed to:The teachers’ handwork and dedication, the students’ perseverance, and positive learning environment the school creates.  Each play equal parts and are the reason why St. Rose is poised again to exceed expectations in the upcoming year.

By: Alex Phipps ’17

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A Night Under the Lights

img_9155-3This year, the annual Inaugural Ball was held in the MAAC on Friday, September 23rd. The doors opened promptly at 7:00 P.M. and closed at 10:00 P.M. Every year the students look forward to this event with anticipation, as it is the first dance of the new school year. The attire was formal for not only students, but the chaperones as well. The amazing decorations: beautifully strung lights throughout the entirety of the gym, disco lights, a talented DJ, and a wall with dangling lights and accessories that emulated a photo booth, created a fun and vivacious atmosphere for the students to get their dance on!

As the night went on, the 2016-2017 Student Council members were officially inaugurated as the leaders of the school. Each member of Student Council was introduced by grade and position as they strutted down the stage while their peers admired and cheered them on. Upon interviews, it was determined that this year’s Inaugural Ball was a great hit. As freshman, Maddie Roberts, commented: “I really liked it. It was so much fun and I’m definitely going again next year!” And sophomore, Gianna DeMaio, conveyed what she believed to be the best part of the dance: “When they introduced the Student Council, because that was a lot of fun, and also dancing with all of my friends!” these positive responses were consistent throughout all grade levels.

img_7295Unfortunately, like all great things, it had to come to an end. As a senior, this was my last Inaugural Ball and the Student Council surpassed the previous years by making it even more beautiful than before and an extremely memorable night filled with laughs, fun, and dancing.

By: Julia Renna ‘17

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Field Hockey

img_4512The St. Rose Varsity Field Hockey Team has had a fun and intense start to their season! August 15th marked the beginning of the team’s preseason, consisting of running and skills practice to get them conditioned for regular play.   The fall schedule is packed with action and excitement as the team takes on many local rivals.

The season began with high profile games against RBC and Shore Regional. Unfortunately, the varsity girls suffered a disappointing loss to their rivals, RBC, in overtime by one point; but they played a great game with tremendous perseverance.  The team also played against another big rival, Shore Regional. They sadly lost 8-1, however this loss was not without great effort and a show of team work.

Jacqueline Lorenzo, a senior on the varsity team, stated hat she is proud of her team overall. “We work very well together,” she explained. “We all get along on and off the field.” Jacqueline spoke about playing with her teammates as her favorite aspect of St. Rose Field Hockey. When asked about what she was looking forward to, Jacqueline had no hesitation, “I am excited to play Henry Hudson with my team.” It is clear that the bond of the girls is very strong, enabling them to work seamlessly together.

The season is continuing to gain momentum! The girls recently won against Ranney with a score of 4-0. “The Ranney game was definitely a good win for us,” said Caroline McHugh, also a senior. Caroline discussed her views so far on the season. “I think we are slowly coming together to play as one,” she stated. “I think we have all worked hard in the games played so far.” The theme of family seems to be prominent this season. “My favorite part is how much of a family the team is. We are all friends, and know how to pick each other up. We really are all very close,” Caroline explained.

Overall, the St. Rose Field Hockey Team exudes great sportsmanship and a positive attitude whether they win or lose. The girls have a tight bond, and they truly enjoy playing and being together. Good Luck to the Field Hockey Team for the rest of their season!

By: Sydney Daniel ’17

 

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Commit to Play

Here at St. Rose athletics are highly regarded, and as a school we are proud to announce that many students in our senior class are furthering their athletic career at NCAA Division 1 and 2 schools.

Jennifer Louro

Saint Rose: What school are you committed to?

Jennifer Louro: I am committed to UMASS Lowell.

SR: Why did you choose this particular school?

JL: I chose Umass Lowell because when I went to visit, I felt right at home. The coaches and the players were awesome. It’s as perfect fit for me.

SR: When did you start playing basketball?

JL:  I started playing basketball in 3rd grade.

SR: Do you play on any other basketball teams?

JL: I play on Central Jersey Hawks- Lightning.

SR: What is your favorite you’ve had while playing basketball?

JL: My favorite moment playing basketball is the friendships made with my teammates, and winning together.

st-rose-blog-robbieRobert Brugnoli: Lacrosse

Saint Rose: What School are you committed to?

Robert Brugnoli: Mount St. Mary’s College

SR: Why did you start choose this particular school?

RB: I looked at this school before I thought about the lacrosse team, I liked the academics and the vibe of the school.

SR: When did you start playing lacrosse?

RB: I started playing lacrosse in seventh grade

SR: Do you play on any other lacrosse teams?

RB: Yes, I play on United and Tri State.

SR: What is your favorite moment you’ve had while playing lacrosse?

RB: During one game I sliced my finger open through my goalie glove and it hurt a lot, but I kept on playing then we won.

strose-blog-casey-leimingCasey Leiming: Soccer

Saint Rose: What School are you committed to?

Casey Leiming: Rowan University

SR: Why did you choose this particular school?

CL: I like it’s academic program for my desired major, the soccer team treats each like a family, and the food is BOMB!

SR: When did you start playing soccer?

CL: I started playing soccer at four years old.

SR: Do you play on any other soccer teams?

CL: The NJ Wildcats, we are number three in the state.

SR: What  is your favorite moment you’ve had while playing soccer?

CL: During the finals of the Jefferson Cup, We went into Penalty Kicks and I made the last PK to win the game.

 

Erin Dailey: Soccer

Saint Rose: What school are you committed to?

Erin Dailey: I’m committed to the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.

SR: Why did you choose this particular school?

ED: I chose this school because I absolutely love the campus, the coaches and all the girls on the team. It has a great combination of outstanding athletics and academics. Other than Uconn & UNC Chapel Hill, the William & Mary Women’s Soccer team has the most appearances in the NCAA tournament. Also, the coach is a legend in Collegiate Women’s soccer and just recorded his 400th win. It would be a privilege to play for him.

SR: When did you start playing soccer?

ED: I started playing soccer at the age of 5.

SR: Do you play on any other soccer teams?

ED:  Other than St. Rose, I play for the ECNL u19 PDA O’Reilly.

SR: What is your favorite moment you’ve had while playing soccer?

ED: I have had many great memories. The few that stand out the most are playing in back to back National Championship games, playing internationally in Costa Rica and beating Wall my Freshman year at St. Rose.

strose-blog-brendem-huethBrenden Hueth: Baseball

Saint Rose: What school are you committed to?

Brenden Hueth: I’m committed to St. Joe’s.

SR: Why did you choose this particular school?

BH: I thought the school was a good fit for me.

SR: When did you start playing baseball?

BH: I started playing baseball at nine years old.

SR: Do you play on any other baseball teams?

BH: I also play on the Niners.

SR: What is your favorite moment you’ve had while playing baseball?

BH: Playing with my friends at St. Rose.

 

st-rose-bball-ellyn-stollEllyn Stoll: Basketball

Saint Rose: What school are you committed to?

ES: NJIT

SR: Why did you choose this particular school?

ES: I chose NJIT because I love the coaching staff, the academics are challenging, and I knew it would benefit my life after college in an immense way. Also, family means a lot to me and I am less than an hour away from my parents and sister, a train ride away from my brother in the city, and a 10 minute drive from my other sister. It is the perfect fit for me.

SR: When did you start playing basketball?

ES: I started playing basketball when I was in fourth grade.

SR: Do you play on any other basketball teams?

ES: I play on AAU team called the Central Jersey Hawks-Lightning with most of my fellow high school teammates.

SR: What is your favorite moment you’ve had while playing basketball?

ES: My two favorite moments while playing basketball at St. Rose are beating Manasquan at home in the sold out gym and winning back to back state championships.

 

st-rose-blog-alexAlexandria Pendergrass: Basketball

Saint Rose: What school are you committed to?

Alex Pendergrass: I am committed to Manhattan College.

SR: Why did you choose this particular school?
AP: I chose Manhattan college because the academics are very good for the major I want , the coaching staff and players are really great, and the the location. I absolutely love the New York and my it’s not too far away from my family.

SR: When did you start playing basketball?
AP: I started playing basketball at 7 or 8 years old.

SR: Do you play on any other basketball teams?
AP: I play on the Central Jersey Hawks- Lightning with a lot of other St. Rose basketball players.

SR: What is your favorite moment you’ve had while playing basketball?

AP:  Most definitely winning, chilling, and joking with the SQUAD. 

By: Alexandria Pendergrass ’17

 

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Girls Tennis Team Returns to the Court

School has started, and the St. Rose girls tennis players are prepared to return to the court. The tennis team began their season strong in their opening match against Mater Dei, on  Monday September 12th. Each player dominated the court and came away with a win giving the St. Rose team a 5-0 win against Mater Dei. The girls also played well in their second match against rival Ranney and are looking to succeed in their next match on Friday, September 15th, against Point Beach.

Each team member has their own solitary wishes for the season- but they work together as a team to secure success. The girls work together to help each other improve and to solidify as a strong team force. They have grown closer to each other this season, hanging out both on and off the court. When asked what one thing they loved about the team was, sophomore Tara Glover responded, “I love how all of us are positive towards each other.” Through both wins and loses, the girls tennis players support each other and are ready to improve as a team.

Returning seniors and co-captain Marina Kaiafas and Gianna Longo are excited for a successful season.   Mr. Joyce returns as coach to lead the girls to victory this 2016 season. “We have a lot of talented girls, a lot of experience, and are looking forward to a successful season” stated Joyce. The positive attitude and enthusiasm of Mr. Joyce and the girls tennis team show their passion and love of tennis. Through dedication, hard work, and practice the girls tennis team is  proving to be an unbreakable force this 2016 season.

By Alexandra Hamsch ’17

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Boys Soccer

img_0572-1The St. Rose boys soccer team is off to a splendid start! The boys are off to a 3-0 record and are currently in first place in the division. In their first three games, the team defeated Point Pleasant Beach, Wall, and Keyport. St. Rose defeated Point Pleasant Beach by a score of 2-0. After Point Pleasant Beach, the Roses moved on to defeat Wall 2-1 in golden goal! Matty O’Malley (senior) scored the game’s winning goal in overtime to lead the Roses to the upset over the sixth ranked team in the Shore Conference. The win against Wall might just be their key win of the season.

The win against Wall was the soccer team’s first win versus Wall (the biggest rival of the Roses) since 2007. However, the Roses did not stop there. Instead, they carried the momentum into the Keyport game and were able to defeat Keyport 5-1. In the incredible start to their season, the Roses outscored their opponents by a total of 9-2. Senior leadership has been a big key to the incredible starting record for the Roses. Of the team’s eleven starters, seven of them are seniors. The leadership of the seniors is encouraging the team to keep a present mindset and not reflecting back on the past seasons. Senior leadership has pushed the team to focus on their journey ahead into the playoffs and not to take their win against Wall for granted. There are still many divisional games to be played, and it would make the road that much easier if there was more fan support in attendance at each of their games. Good luck to the Roses throughout the duration of their season.

By: Jack McDonough ’17

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Girls Soccer

 

img_1414The girl’s soccer team has had an unlucky start this season. But they are quickly bouncing back from their two losses with a win against Keyport and plan on getting the ball rolling. They have been working hard since the morning of August 15th and will keep working hard through November. The girl’s soccer team are led by Erin Daily and Kirsten Heine. Erin Daily will continue her career at William and Mary next fall. Along with Erin and Kirsten there are a total of six seniors. They are Kayla Coan, Ava O’Shaughnessy, Lauren Teitelbaum, Jill Barry, Erin Daily and Kirsten Heine. There have been a lot of key newcomers as well. They are Julianne Leskauskas, Caitlyn Clayton, Megan Peropat, Megan Merkler, Gabby Hueth, Bittany Lopes, Abigal George, and Katherine McLaughlin. With all of these key newcomers they need some guidance from the returners. They include Jill Haggerty, Erin Daily, Kirsten Heine, Jill Barry, Kayla Coan, Meg Kendall, Lauren Hickey, Emily Lankau, Ava O’Shaughnessy.   Come out and see them play today against Mater Dei at home!

By Pat Gates ’17