Monthly Archives: August 2017

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Freshman Year How to Prepare Part 3 (Balancing it All)

One of the most important parts of freshman year is making sure you are able to balance academics and extracurriculars. Once you have a good plan for how to achieve success in school and extracurriculars, the key is to learn how to balance them all.
Using a planner is not only good for school, but it can also be used to schedule everything you have outside of school. Keeping track of school and outside activities in the same place can help you figure out the best times to do both things, and when you have time to spare.
Make sure you know what days that your extracurricular activities are heaviest, and what days you can focus more on academics. Make sure you don’t have one day that is so filled with things you can not even find time to eat.
Another important thing to remember is to know what classes you have and know how much homework you have on a daily basis so that you can know what sports you are able to join. Space out the times so that you can evenly balance everything. Equal importance should be put on school and extracurriculars.
Something else to remember is that you should have time to have fun. Your entire life shouldn’t be filled with a constant cycle of school sports school sports school. You should make sure you have time to do other things you enjoy, like watching television, or hanging out with your friends. Taking time to relax is one of the easiest ways to feel like you are balancing everything (even though you may not be) Space in time in your planner to just have fun, or eat dinner with your family, or go to see a movie. Freshman year of high school should be fun too.
The most important thing to remember is that sometimes you will feel like you’re not balancing everything, and that’s ok because nobody is perfect no matter how hard they try. It’s just important to make sure you try your hardest to balance it all, even when it gets trying.

By Emme Anderson ’17

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Sibling Spotlight: Escandon

 

Amaya
1. Are you going to miss your brother/sister when you leave the school next year?
I’m going to miss Mercedes a lot when I go to college because we spend a lot of time together.
2. How has it been helpful having a sibling in school?
It’s just been nice to be at the same school and see her around all day. We keep each other
updated about what goes on.
3. Do you do any sports or activities together?
We don’t do any school activities together but I always get to hear what’s going on with
gymnastics, swimming, and lax.
4. How long have you been in school together?
We went to the same elementary school. She’s two years younger than me so this is the first
year we’re both in high school together.
5. What is your favorite thing to do together?
I think our favorite thing to do together is jam out in the car or go get food together.
6. What do you like most about them?
My favorite thing about Mercedes is that she’s one of the funniest people I know. I don’t think
anyone makes me laugh harder.

Mercedes
1. Are you going to miss your brother/sister when you leave the school next year?
Yeah, I’m really gonna miss seeing her every day
2. How has it been helpful having a sibling in school?
She drives me to school and also helps me know what to expect in school.
3. Do you do any sports or activities together?
No
4. How long have you been in school together?
We went to the same elementary school and then didn’t go to the same school for two
years when she went to high school.
5. What is your favorite thing to do together?
Go get brunch
6. What do you like most about them?
She’s super supportive and we can talk for hours together.

 

By Ava O’Shaugnessy ’17

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Club Spotlight: Literary & Arts Magazine

St.Rose has many different clubs, sports, and afterschool activities to offer each and
every student. One of the many great school clubs that we have to offer is the Literary Magazine.

This club is in charge of creating and putting together the school’s literary magazine which
consists of student’s submitted original poetry, prose, artwork, photography, and any other
creative piece.

Although every student is encouraged to join this club, you do not have to be a member
to submit your work. For the 2016-2017 school year, the “Prints and Imprints” theme was
awakening. Each year, the club gives out a different theme which is decided upon during the
beginning of the school year. Everyone in the club, which is lead by Mrs. Carlotz, is considered an equal member. Everyone is given the opportunity to give and show off their talent in this club.

Even if you are not interested in creating any pieces for “Prints and Imprint”, the club will still welcome you. This club is meant to be a creative outlet for all students interested. Club members are able to create these pieces and help with the layout of the magazine. As incoming freshmen,students are encouraged to join any club or after school activity that interests them. If you are
someone who likes to write, draw, or take pictures, this is definitely the club for you. Feel free to express yourself and show of your talent. Do not be afraid to join a new club. The literary magazine club welcomes new student, returning student and remember to drop by at their meetings and to join if you are interested! Listen to daily school announcements and check the schoolwebsite for more updates on meeting times and locations. Check it out!

By Alex Preckajlo ’17

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Freshman Year How to Prepare Part 2 (Extracurriculars)

In addition to academics being daunting freshman year, another aspect of freshman year that may seem scary is what extracurricular activities to participate in. It may seem like there’s no time to do anything with all the work, but if you space out your time, there will be plenty time to balance sports and school.
First, you should figure out what sports you would like to do. There are three sports seasons in a school year and there are plenty of different sports in each season. In the fall, there are sports like girls tennis, soccer, field hockey, and cross country. In the winter, there’s ice hockey, basketball, indoor track, and swimming. Finally, in the spring, there’s baseball, golf, lacrosse, and boys tennis. Throughout the year it is possible to do three sports: one a season. Playing sports could also help make it easier to meet new people and make new friends in your first year of high school.
Besides sports, there are a number of clubs that St. Rose offers. You can join as many clubs as you wish. Some of the many clubs that are offered are dance team, tech club, Make A Wish club, bowling, helping hands, and lab assistants. It is guaranteed that there is a club here that you will have an interest in that you can join. Many of the clubs at St. Rose are geared toward helping those in need, which is also a bonus. By having a good balance between sports and clubs, you can make sure to make friends and participate in something you are passionate about.
When doing any extracurricular activity it’s also important to make sure your time is balanced. Just as with academics, you should not procrastinate and you should always make sure that you’re not spreading yourself too thin. Only do what you can handle, and pick to do those things that you would enjoy best. If you’re friend says they are doing a sport, but you have no interest in it, find something that would interest you personally more. If you find the right mix of extracurricular activities, they could be something you keep up with throughout all four years of high school.

By Emme Anderson ’17

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Sibling Spotlight: Magrini

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Shelia ‘18
Daniel ’20
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Has it been a help having an older sibling at St. Rose?
“Yes. With my homework and some of the tests I’ve had.”

Do you play any sports together?
– Danny: “No, I play soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter, and now I’m playing
golf.”
– Sheila: “I play tennis in fall and track in the winter and spring.”

How long have you all been in school together?
– Sheila: “3 years in High School, but then also all the years we spent in grammar
school together.”

What is your favorite thing to do together?
– Both: “Go to the beach.”

What do you like most about your sibling/s?
– Danny: “She gets good grades so she can help me get good grades.”
– Sheila: “He always makes me laugh.”

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Club Spotlight: Art

Are you interested in art? Do you want to practice your art, but can’t fit it in your
schedule? Don’t stress, and join the Art Club! This club is welcome to anyone who wants to join. They meet for about an hour one day after school each week.

In this club, the students are free to practice their preference of art: drawing, stenciling,
painting, 3D projects etc. The director, Mrs. Fulton who has been instructing this club for three years and also teaches multiple Art classes here at St. Rose, will help and critique the club members as much as they need. The schedule is very flexible, meaning one does not have to attend every meeting, he/she can come whenever they can make it.

Mrs. Fulton told us about some of the fun and exciting activities they do around holidays,
“Sometimes we do projects according to the season or holiday. For example, on Halloween we made t-shirt stencils. For Christmas, we do many things.” The Art Club is a very creative,
freedom of expression, and fun environment. It is the perfect place to spend a little extra time on the projects a student may have not finished in class, or if one just wants a place to work on their art, regardless if they take an art class.

By Julia Renna ’17

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Freshman Year How to Prepare Part 1 (Academics)

Freshman year can be scary. You’re entering into a new school, possibly knowing no one, and you have to figure it all out for yourself. Sometimes it can be hard to know how to balance it all. Especially with academics it can be tricky to maneuver through freshman year. With the help of some good tips however, freshman year can become a lot less daunting and more manageable.
one of the most important steps to making sure you’re prepared for academics freshman year is to get a planner. Planners can help organize due dates and the homework for the night. When everything is clearly displayed, it is easier to keep track of what is due and when. Another important tip, and probably the hardest, is to not procrastinate. No matter how much you want to watch television or go on your phone, just wait until you have finished all your homework for the night. You will feel so much better knowing all your work is done for the day.
Another important tip for balancing academics is to organize notebooks and take good notes. Make sure that you have a labeled notebook for each class. Also, having each class be a different colored notebook can help. When taking notes, make sure they are clear and highlight the most important parts of what is being learned. There are many different ways to take notes, so maybe try a few out to find out which work best for you personally. Studying and being properly prepared for tests and quizzes is also vital for academics.
The most important tip I could give for freshman year academics, is to not be afraid to ask for help. If something is confusing or unclear ask your teacher or a friend if they can help you. Almost every time you will get help, and your grades could even improve. Also remember that freshman year is scary for everyone, and that you are all in the same boat.
By staying organized and being prepared, freshman year can be a lot smoother and less daunting. Using these tips on how top prepare should help to make it a lot easier to conquer the first year of high school.

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Sibling Spotlight: Clayton

Dan
1. Are you going to miss your brother/sister when you leave the school next year?
I am definitely going to miss my brother Chris when i leave. Especially the car rides together
either to home or to sports.
2. How has it been helpful having a sibling in school?
It has been helpful having him in school because i needed someone to talk to on the car rides to and from school and being in the same AP Euro class together made the class even more enjoyable.
3. Do you do any sports or activities together?
We play soccer and lacrosse together. Also we both love to ride/ race each other on motorbikes and ATV’s.
4. How long have you been in school together? Starting with grammar school we have been in the same school for a total of nine years. He started kindergarten when i was in second and then we weren’t in the same school until my junior year when he became a Freshman.
5. What is your favorite thing to do together?
Our favorite thing to do together is go motorbiking at our grandparents.
6. What do you like most about them?
What i like most about Chris is that he is inventive, hard-working, and independent.

Christopher
1. Are you going to miss your brother/sister when you leave the school next year? Yes, I’m going to miss him next year.
2. How has it been helpful having a sibling in school? It has been helpful I because he has already experienced everything I am experiencing now. He knows a lot of tips and tricks for different classes and teachers.
3. Do you do any sports or activities together? We play lacrosse and soccer together at St. Rose.

4. How long have you been in school together? 9 years
5. What is your favorite thing to do together? I enjoy car rides with my brother because we listen to music and compare tastes and genres.
6. What do you like most about them? I like that Dan is caring and cares for everyone he meets. He approaches every situation with an attitude of giving rather than receiving.

By Ava O’Shaugnessy ’17

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Club Spotlight: The Courier

Are you interested in journalism? Do you like to collaborate and brainstorm ideas with your
peers? If so, you should join The Courier! The Courier is the St. Rose student run newspaper
created by SRHS students and supervised by Mrs. Carlotz. It is a club that all students can join to work on the blogs and print edition of the newspaper.

The Courier print edition is published five times a year. It is now available online as well.
Students work together to think of article ideas and design layouts for each newspaper. This
allows them to acquire and expand upon important skills such as collaboration and productivity.

Time management is another crucial skill that staff writers of The Courier must possess.
Throughout the school year students compose articles about school events regarding
athletics, entertainment, spirituality, and other SRHS happenings. Staff members are permitted to choose what articles to write depending on their interests. They also practice interviewing classmates and teachers for their articles. The goal of The Courier is to inform the school community about relevant events and issues that pertain to our school and Catholic faith.

The online blog is an easily accessible alternative to view recent events. It is a great way to stay updated on St. Rose happenings between newspapers. One can find the blog through the St. Rose website.

This was the first year that The Courier has appointed staff members. Senior Julia Swanson wasthe editor-in- chief. She assists Mrs. Carlotz with editorial decisions and oversees the completion and publication of the newspaper. Sydney Daniel was the news editor, Katherine Considine was the arts editor, Ava O’Shaughnessy is the sports editor, and Marjorie Pawlowicz and Julia Renna were the photo editors. Along with the other staff writers these young ladies are responsible for The Courier newspaper. We hope that you enjoy the news we deliver to you from SRHS and consider joining The Courier next school year!

By Ava O’ Shaugnessy

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Sophomore Year How to Prepare (Balancing it All)

I’m sure you all are sick and tired of hearing from me. I can hear the “okay Hannah we get it”
complaints already… Just kidding! But in all honesty you can never be too prepared! The final piece of our trilogy focuses on keeping a healthy balance. In order to have a successful second year at St. Rose, one must evenly juggle all they’re doing. Current Sophomore Brendan Considine stated, “You need to balance what you do so you have enough time for all of it so you don’t psych yourself out or run out of time to complete things.”

First and foremost, get a planner or agenda! By writing down your schedule and what you need to get done each day you will be 10x more efficient and focused. You will know what needs to be done and when. By having an agenda you will stay on path to completing each task on time throughout the year!

Second, stay organized! I cannot stress this one enough, organization is key; not only in
sophomore year but in life. By staying organized you will never find yourself being forgetful or losing crucial items like homework. Sophomore year is a year where a lot gets thrown at you really fast so staying organized will help relieve any unnecessary stress. Like mentioned the past two times, this is a big year so organization will improve your success-rate 100%.

Third, please, please, please, avoid procrastinating. I know sometimes you’d rather watch
Netflix then do that essay and are thinking it’s not due until Friday I have time…well you don’t. Get your work done right after school while you’re still in study-mode! If you have an assignment due later in the week make sure you do it in intervals, a little each day. Waiting until the last minute to do something only hurts you by stressing you out, overwhelming you, and setting you up to not do your best work.

By Hannah Gammond ’17