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Runnels Weekly E-Newsletter
from Head of School Marcia Mackay
Dear Runnels Family,
In this week's Friday Focus: Winning Words; Soaring Scores; National Honor Society Inducts 21; Navigating New Experiences; Demystifying Science; STEM Catapult Challenge; Summer Camps;
Kudos and Thank Yous;
Friendly Reminders;
Weekly Photo Album; and Athletic Corner.
PLEASE NOTE: Junior and senior high academic awards will be announced in a special edition of the Focus this Wednesday. Coverage of this morning's "Third Grade Trip Around the World" will appear in our regular May 5 edition.
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Runnels Wins Top Awards in Holocaust Writing Contest
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| Winning writers in the 2017 Holocaust Memorial Writing Contest are (from left) Jacob Folse, Numair Khan, Saylor Ourso, Carson Badinger and Emma Schlotterer. |
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Five Runnels students were honored with top awards in this year's Holocaust Writing Contest sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge.
In the high school division, sophomore Carson Badinger placed first, sophomore Numair Khan, second, and Saylor Ourso, also a sophomore, third. In the middle school division, 8th grader Jacob Folse took first and Emma Schlotterer, also an 8th grader, was third.
The essays constituted a writing assignment in Colleen LeBlanc's 10th grade English classes and an extra credit option for students in Kylie Harbin's 8th-grade English classes. Congratulations to the winners and their teachers.
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Scores Soar at Solo and Ensemble Festival
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Rehearsing for their turns to perform before judges at the Solo and Ensemble Festival are (from left) Ryan Aymond, grade 5, and Sarah Ortleib, grade 4.
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Many of our 6th-12th grade band students and 4th-12th grade strings students participated in the Solo and Ensemble Festival held April 12-13 in the performing arts classroom building. They performed
as soloists, members of ensembles, or both before judges not affiliated with Runnels and were rated on their level of accomplishment. Congratulations to these students and their music teachers, 6th-12th Grade Band Director Jill Swetnam, String Orchestra Director Jennifer Cassin, and cello instructor Dan Cassin. (
Band students in grades 4 and 5 will compete on May 17.)
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Demystifying Science
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| First graders Jordan Bergeron, Ryan Funk and Jackson Phillips gear up to see the "Alka Seltzer Rocket" demonstration at the "Science Explorium." |
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A group of first graders crowded around the "Alka Seltzer Rocket" demonstration at the Runnels "Science Explorium" this Thursday in the Catalano Gym to watch lids pop up and fly off film canisters. The experiment, conducted by Harrison White, Reed Miller and Stuart Roark, demonstrates how rockets work. It was one of 29 hands-on science experiments presented by fifth and sixth graders designed to help younger students learn about basic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts.
Fifth-grade science teacher John Baird, who organized the event, explained that the goal of the "Science Explorium" is for the older students to develop a lesson on some scientific concept and use a hands-on demonstration as part of a mini-lesson for the kindergarten through fourth grade students attending the event. The "emphasis," he said is on "learning by doing."
Our thanks go to Mr. Baird, sixth-grade science teacher Julie Fink and the many parents who helped with this event.
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National Honor Society Installs New Members
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Congratulations to the newest members of the Runnels chapter of the National Honor Society!
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Twenty-one rising juniors were formally inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) at a ceremony held April 26 in the Gladys Hague Runnels Theatre.
The new members are Madaleine Alessi, Collin Bueche, Seth Chiasson, AnnaClaire Courville, Kayla Evans, Kalyee Freiberger, Caroline Henning, Eric Huygues, Amelia Jennings, Anna Kadi, Ryan Lam, Ian Lansing, Daniel Mayeaux, Alex Morgan, Hannah Page, Anna Claire Pousson, Micah Roper', Madison Sutton, Aaron Taliaferro, Emma Tooraen and Sophia Torres.
Conducting the ceremony were the newly elected and installed 2017-18 officers, Elizabeth Daigle, president; Kaitlyn Roy, vice-president; Isabelle McCall, treasurer; and Austin Stansbury and Ashley Stansbury, co-secretaries.
The ceremony concluded with a lunch reception for members, their families, and guests held in the foyer of the theatre.
Norma Marsh is the NHS sponsor at Runnels and Colleen LeBlanc is the co-sponsor.
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Navigating New Experiences
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The American Studies field trip to Chicago included a stop at the famous Art Institute.
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"Roaming Raiders" in the Swiss Alps visiting the Lion monument near Lucerne.
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Travel -- both foreign and domestic -- was on the agenda for several of our high school students and teachers during spring break.
Some departed for Europe on the second annual "Roaming Raiders" high school trip, which introduced the travelers to points of interest in Italy, Switzerland and France. Another group headed to America's heartland for an architectural and cultural tour of Chicago in affiliation with the high school's American Studies course. We understand that both trips were amazing.
Click here to read more about both trips
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Building a Better Catapult
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| Senior Adam Howe prepares to launch a projectile (beanbag) with the award-winning catapult he and classmates Nathan Fairley and Henry Forgey designed and constructed for an honors physics project. |
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With a launch of 197 feet and 6 inches, honors physics students Adam Howe, Nathan Fairley and Henry Forgey captured first place in this year's STEM Catapult Challenge held Thursday outside the Catalano Gym during the lunch activity period.
For the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) project, which was an assignment in all of Dr. Rebecca Ringuette's physics classes, students worked in teams to design and build a catapult capable of shooting a projectile (a beanbag) the furthest distance. Preliminary contests in each physics class determined which four catapults would face off in the ultimate STEM Catapult Challenge yesterday.
Adam, Nathan and Henry's winning design was hand built from wood, screws, PVC pipe, pulleys and six stretchy exercise bands. Nathan said that putting in so many exercise bands contributed to the success of the design: Their catapult launched the beanbag the farthest "because there was more tension in the bands that could convert potential energy to kinetic energy." Their entry also won the vote for "Best Appearance."
Earning second-place in the Catapult Challenge was the team of Joseph Armoney, Anthony Emiliani, Christian Martin and Isabel Booty with a launch of 160 feet and 11 inches, and finishing third with a distance of 119 feet and 2 inches was the Heath Moser, Ben Enete, and Abigail Scarton team. Congratulations to all! (
See photos in the Weekly Album.)
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Super Summer Camps at Runnels
Registration is still open for some of the summer camps at Runnels. Click on the link below to check out what's available at
"Harpsicle" Camp,
Dance Camp,
Lion King Drama Camp,
Soccer Camp,our
Strength Training Camps and
Math Camp.
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Kudos and Thank Yous
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Patriotic Essay finalists Grant Treadaway (
left) and Joseph Ismail with 8th grade English teacher Kylie Harbin, who submitted their writing to the contest.
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The Write Stuff ... Junior high students Grant Treadaway and Joseph Ismail were named finalists in the 2017 Knights of Columbus Patriotic Essay Contest. Grant placed fifth and Joseph tenth for their essays reflecting on the question: "How can I show freedom for my country, the United States of America?"
Distinguished Literary Letter ... Sophomore London Deshotel was named a finalist in the 2017 Louisiana Letters About Literature Contest sponsored by the State Library of Louisiana. The writing competition attracted 650 entries.
Traveling Far Afield ... We extend our grateful thanks to the teacher and parent chaperones who accompanied our students on the recent trips to Chicago and Europe. The Chicago crew included Norma Marsh, Ron Miller, Karen Matthews, Tammy Miller, and Jonathan Wagner. Chaperones on the trip to Europe were Dana Schlotterer, Michele Stanfield, Wendy Milam, Sherry Wilks, Kylie Harbon, Brandon Reeves, Barbara Lively, Janice Lansing and Sandy Trahan.
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Friendly Reminders
Apr. 28:
Something, Jr./Sr. High Musical Review, Theatre, 7:00 p.m. (Tickets may be purchased at the
door)
Apr. 30:
Something, Jr./Sr. High Musical Review, Theatre, 2:00 p.m.
TICKETS, Click here (Online ticket
sales end 24 hours before showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.)
May 2: Varsity Athletic Recognition Ceremony, Gladys Hague Runnels Theatre, 11: 20 a.m.
8th-12th-Grade Band Concert, Theatre, 7:00 p.m.
May 3: String Orchestra Concert, Theatre, 7:00 p.m.
May 5: Raider Star Drawings, Drama Room, Grades 4-6, 12:35 p.m.; Grades 1-3, 1:40 p.m.
Ballet and Jr./Sr. High Chorus Concert, Theatre, 11:20 a.m., Grades 7-12 attending
May 7: Ballet and Jr./Sr. High Chorus Performance, Theatre, 4:00 p.m.
2017 AP and Final Exam Schedule - click here
ANNUAL SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR - CLICK HERE
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| Members of the Runnels Class of 2017 sport their college t-shirts. |
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In this week's album: Catapult Competition, Biology Frog Dissection, Geometry, Barn Hill Preserve animals visit preschool, and candids.
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Sports Physicals at School - Registration Due May 1
The Runnels Athletic Department is offering pre-participation athletic physicals in the Runnels Catalano Gym on Monday, May 15 beginning at 6:00 pm. The Booster Club will be providing a complimentary jambalaya dinner for all attendees. Letterman jacket fittings also will be offered before the event at 5:00 p.m.
If your child will be participating in our 6th - 12th grade sports programs during the 2017-18 school year, please know you are welcome to participate in this service, which is offered at no cost to our athletes. One new addition to this year's event will be the option for our high school students to receive free echocardiograms and electrocardiograms through the Jump Start Your Heart Foundation.
Register is available online by clicking here: Athletic Physicals Registration
If you have more than one athlete who will be participating in this event, please fill out a separate form for each child.
Special thanks go to all of the volunteers who are working together to offer this program to our athletes, including our coaches, staff, school nurses, physical therapists and staff from BRPT-Lake, our team physicians, Dr. Brian Harrell and Dr. Vincent Shaw, and additional physicians from the Baton Rouge General Family Medicine Residency Program, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and the Runnels Booster Club.
SOFTBALL
Congratulations to the Lady Raiders selected for the All-District team. Coach Brent Lax was named District 8-2A Coach of the Year and Micah Danos was
named MVP.
All-District 1st team: Micah Danos, pitcher; Carlie Aucoin, first base; Ally Rodrigues, shortstop; Emily Britt, outfield; and Ba
iley Hyatt, utility. All-District 2nd team: Maddy Sutton, catcher; Anna Manning, first base; Kayleigh
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icholson, third base; Sar
ah Soileau, outfield; and Hannah Cassano, utility.
TENNIS
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Eric Huygues
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Last week, the Raiders varsity tennis team competed in regionals at the University of Lafayette. For the first time in five years, three players qualifyied for the state tournament in Monroe by reaching the quarterfinals or better. These players are Jeehan Mikdadi, Kyle Sieberth and Eric Huygues. Making their debut at regionals were Madaleine Alessi, Hannah Barback, Catherine Bonaventure, Anna Claire Pousson, and Rachel Wehbe.
Senior Jeehan Mikdadi turned in a stellar performance, winning two matches in a row to reach her first semi-finals. Junior Kyle Sieberth went into the boys singles draw as the #5 seed. On his way to his first semi-final showing, Kyle defeated the #3 seed from Ascension Episcopal School, 7-5, 6-2!
As the highest seeded singles player in Runnels history, sophomore Eric Huygues went into this year's regional tournament as the #2 seed. He reached the finals where he lost to the 2016 state champion.
Monday, Jeehan, Kyle and Eric competed at the state tournament in Monroe.
Losing by only two points, Jeehan was eliminated in the first round.
Kyle had his best showing at State this year by reaching the quarterfinals. In the 16th round, he defeated a regional champion. Once again, Eric made it to the quarterfinals in a third set tiebreaker.
"I couldn't have asked for a better state tournament," said Coach Kathrin Sieberth.
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Micah Roper and Annie Fink
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TRACK & FIELD
On Tuesday, the Raiders Track and Field team competed in the regional meet held at Episcopal High School. Five athletes qualified for State, They are Sam Matthews in the 1600m, Kaylen Howe in the 800m, Annie Fink and Dean Campbell in the 3200m, and London Deshotel in the javelin and high jump. Out of 15 teams competing, the boys team finished 9th and the girls 7th.
Congratulations to London Deshotel for being named the Most Outstanding Female Field Performer at the regional meet.
Make plans to support our state qualifiers at the state championship meet Friday, May 5 at the LSU Bernie Moore Stadium. Field events start at 1:30 p.m. and running events at 5:00 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS
BASEBALL
Monday, the Raiders junior high baseball team rallied from a four run deficit to beat Christian Life 6-5. Jake Haase had a walk off single along with two RBIs. Collin Coates and Nick D'Gerolamo each added two RBIs. Shelby Anders earned the win in three innings with five strikeouts.
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