Wow! What a week in the life of R.J.ReynoldsHigh School!
- The RJR Men’s Tennis Team won the state championship title – AGAIN!
- We celebrated the participation, personal development and accomplishments of all our RJR athletes and their coaches at the annual All-Sports Banquet.
- We were entertained and amazed by the talents of our students and the creativity and dedication of our music teachers at the Chorus, Band and Orchestra concerts.
- We celebrated the end of the PTSA year with our final general membership meeting where we installed new executive officers and recognized 37 students who received Presidential Service Awards for their service to our school and community.
- We celebrated and honored our seniors with a Class Day program and picnic.
- We took a number of opportunities to recognize, thank and honor Dr. Paschal for his outstanding tenure as our Principal. Dr. Paschal directed and supported Reynolds for seven years and is leaving our school in a very strong position. The PTSA hosted a Farewell Reception in conjunction with our meeting Wednesday evening to thank him for his service as a Demon.
Most of these activities occurred after hours. During school hours, teachers continued to prepare and teach; students continued to study and learn; and our guidance office, administrators and other staff continued to buzz with all their daily responsibilities.
Our new PTSA Executive Officers are:
Presidents: Lisa and William Dull
1st Vice Presidents: Lisa and Greg Carter
2nd Vice Presidents: Jean Anne and Scott Semke
Treasurer: David Hinton
Secretary: Tarra Jolly
We want to offer special thanks to Jean Anne and Scott Semke for their strong leadership, their enthusiasm and their service to RJR this year. They will be a tough act to follow!
Finally, the end of this school year may be right around the corner, but there are still opportunities to support and to serve our school. Please respond to those pleas for exam proctors if you are able. National Teacher Appreciation Week may be over, but it is always a good time to thank a teacher. Encourage a student to finish strong.
Have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend! We are proud to be R.J. Reynolds Demons,
Lisa and William Dull
2012-‘13 RJR PTSA Presidents
RJR Class of 1979
On May 23rd, we recognized 17 students who received Presidential Service Awards for contributing more than 100 hours EACH in service to their community. Ten students received awards for giving more than 175 hours of their time and another 10 for more than 250 hours of service. The names of these students were included in an earlier edition of this newsletter. Key Club was recognized for giving more than 1,000 hours back to our community. The combined impact of these students was more than 6,000 hours of service, a portion of which directly benefited R.J.ReynoldsHigh School. We know many other RJR students and RJR service clubs volunteer many hours each year. Thanks to any and every student who volunteered time to RJR this year. Our students make a difference!
Special thanks to:
- Senior Alex Wolfe who shared his talent and his time setting up and running the audio system for the All-Sports Banquet.
- The RJR A Cappella groups for performing at multiple events the same week as the Chorus concert.
- Bethany Malchuk, Michael Pittard, Jesse Harvey and Anita Patel for sharing their artistic talents during Dr. Paschal’s surprise retirement reception.
- Seniors Eric Barefoot and Kshipra Hemal for their participation in our PTSA General Membership Meeting.
All seniors and their families are invited to attend the 2012 Baccalaureate service which will be held on Sunday, June 3 at 7 p.m. in ArdmoreBaptistChurch. If students participating in the service have questions, please contact Jennifer Walldorf at .
Parents who would like to help with the Baccalaureate preparations should contact Kim Macon at .
Thanks for your support!
Your gift makes a difference…and every gift counts!
It’s impossible for us to believe that the end of the school year is only two weeks away! As we wind down this year’s Legacy Campaign, we would once again like to thank all of the dedicated R.J. Reynolds parents who contributed to its success. Countless hours were spent redesigning the brochure, stuffing envelopes, signing letters, soliciting corporate sponsors, delivering Legacy packets, tracking Legacy donations and planning the Legacy Celebration. The Legacy Campaign is a “group effort” and our “group” was AWESOME, so thanks again to…
Jean Anne & Scott Semke, Michele & Mike Wolfert, Lynn Gwyn, Pam Fish, Gina Caudill, Marie Arcuri, Kim & Chris Karahalios, Deborah Casstevens, Duane Davis, Shannon Rainey, Kathy Welch, Marybeth Wallace and Kim Kearney!!
Most importantly, we would like to thank our incredibly generous 249 donors and Corporate Sponsors who contributed $120,545 to R.J.ReynoldsHigh School this year!! Those funds touched the lives of each and every RJR student, whether it was in the classroom, through our arts programs or on the athletic fields! Please do not doubt for one second that your gift made a difference!
Finally, we are thrilled to announce that we will leave the Legacy Campaign in the very capable and inspired hands of Marie and Guy Arcuri! Thanks in advance to the Arcuris for agreeing to serve our school community as the 2012-2013 Legacy Campaign chairs! They are already hard at work and under the Arcuris’ leadership, the campaign is sure to flourish next year!
--Lisa and Greg Carter
THANK YOU CORPORATE LEGACY GAME SPONSORS!!
EOCsare here and we need PROCTORS once again! We need 10 or more each day listed below. The time is the same for all: 8:30 a.m.(report to Guidance) to 1 p.m.
The dates are:
Tuesday, May 29 - Friday, June 1
Monday, June 4 - Thursday, June 7
Anyone who is 18 years old or older and has graduated from high school can be a proctor. If you have family members who need service hours, this is a great way to get them.
If you can help, please contact MaryBergstone at or at (336)703-4146 ext. 5284.
PTSA Board Anyone?
Are you willing to serve on the
PTSA Board or a PTSA Committee?
We are in the process of filling positions for next year and have openings for existing positions as well as several new opportunities. Contact Lisa Dull at 723-9758 or .
Don’t be bashful!
The PTSA benefits and therefore RJR benefits
from avariety of abilities and perspectives.
We need YOU!
Tuesday, May 29
AM: 1A Exam
PM: 4A Class
Wednesday, May 30
AM:4A Exam
PM: 2A Class
Thursday, May 31
AM:2A Exam
PM: 3A Class
Friday, June 1
AM: 3A Exam
PM: 1B Class
Monday, June 4
AM:1BExam (EOC and CTE Make-ups)
PM: 4BClass
Tuesday, June 5
AM:4B Exam (EOC and CTE Make-ups)
PM: 2BClass
Wednesday, June 6
AM: 2BExam (EOC and CTE Make-ups)
PM: 3BClass
Thursday, June 7
AM: 3B Exam (EOC and CTE Make-ups)
PM: Make-ups for all students
If a student’s class is NOT an EOC or CTE course, then the A day time has regular class. All block teachers made exams and make-ups will be given during the B day portions of the exam period.
The Demon Shop closed for the 2011-2012 school year on May 25th. If you need to purchase Demon items now that the shop is closed, please contact Lisa Rowell at .
Someone will be here for voter registration at lunchtime in the cafeteriaduring allthree lunches on May 31st. Students willhave the opportunityto complete their registration to vote during this time.
Also, if any parent would like to help out at the registration table, it would be most appreciated! Volunteers interested in helping on May 31st should contactMarion Williams at 831-5471.
Pam Fish, RJR parent and volunteer graphic artist extraordinaire, is “graduating” this year. She has been the creative design and production talent behind our Legacy Campaign materials and our PTSA summer newsletter for several years. We already have volunteers busily working on the content for both publications, but need help with design, layout format and overall presentation. Note that a student with publishing software experience could help with the newsletter publication over the summer and earn service hours in the process. If you can help or know someone who can,please contact Lisa Dull at 723-9758 or ASAP.
RJR Spring 2012 Dates
Saturday, June 9: Graduation - Orchestra meets at RJR at 6 p.m., plays for graduation at coliseum at 7:30 p.m for 8:30 ceremony.
July 9-13: Summer Strings All-CountyAudition Prep. Workshop
This week's R.J. Reynolds Student of the Week isKaitlin Kennedy. She was nominated by Ms. Woloszyn for being a role model at this school through her actions. Congratulations and thanks for making RJR great, Kaitlin!
Attention All New Band Students:Please email Mr. James as soon as possible. Proper ensemble placement is crucial!
Calling All Band Parents: We will have our final meeting of the 2011-2012 school year on Thursday, May 31st at 6:30. This is an open invitation to students and parents who are interested or have questions about any aspect of our band program. Parent support is vital to our success and we need as much support as we can muster. This forum is simply a meet-and-greet -- a chance for you to get to know us and for us to get to know you. We look forward to seeing you there!
2012 Marching Demons
If you plan to participate, please email Mr. James as soon as possible. If you are on the fence, please send Mr. James an email and he will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Band Camp
Band Camp provides an invaluable jump on the season and is required for all new and returning marchers. At camp, students will learn marching and visual basics and our 2012 show and music for the stands.
Students should bring the following items to camp:
Water/water bottle, sunscreen, tennis shoes, dinner (if necessary)
Lyre and Flip Book(purchased at any music store for your instrument)
Pre-Start-of-School Activities
8/13 - 8/14: 1:00-5:30, New Marchers Camp
8/15 - 8/16: 3:00-8:30, Full Band Camp
8/17: 5:00-10:00, RJR vs. Parkland
8/20 - 8/23: 4:00-8:30, Full Band Camp
8/24: 5:00-10:00, RJR vs. Glenn
8/25: 10:00-5:00, Optional outing to HangingRockState Park
As always, the best way to stay up-to-date is to check our web site:
Dear Senior Parent or Guardian and Student,
This has been a wonderful year at Reynolds with new and old faces alike. As we begin to move near the end of the year, we feel that it is important to share the following information so that you can prepare in advance for upcoming events including graduation.
CLASS DAY
Class Day is scheduled for May 25, 2012 in the Reynolds Auditorium at 10:00 a.m. This event will be for seniors to showcase their years at Reynolds and their talents for family, friends and faculty. In addition, this is a time when we present the senior class to the faculty, administration and student body. Awards and scholarships will be announced followed by the student program. Parents are welcome and seats will be available in the back of the senior section on the floor. Dress for seniors on Class Day is as follows:
Young Ladies: Spring dresses, dress slacks, pantsuits, dress shoes
NOTE: For safety reasons, it is recommended that all dress shoes should have a covered heel or a strap at the heel.
NOTE: Shoulders and mid-section must be covered. No sleeveless dresses or tops.
Young Men: Coats, shirts with collars, tie, dress pants, socks and dress shoes. No boots or tennis/athletic shoes of any kind are permitted.
If you need assistance of any kind in securing the proper attire, please see Mrs. Gordon in the main office by May 18, 2012. Failure to follow this dress code will result in a student being pulled from the line-up.
Following the program, seniors are invited to a picnic at BoltonPark. Only RJR seniors may attend the picnic. Anyone else, including children and family members, will be turned away. The cost of the picnic is included in senior dues. Any senior not in attendance at the picnic will be expected to report to afternoon classes.
GRADUATION PRACTICE
Graduation practice is Friday, June 8, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. Any student who is late to or absent from practice will not be allowed to participate in the graduation exercises. No exceptions will be given.
GRADUATION
Graduation will be held in the Lawrence Joel Coliseum on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 8:30 p.m. Seniors are to report at 7:30 p.m. No graduate will be added to the line-up after 8:00 p.m. Admission isat the main entrance only; tickets are not required, but choose your attendees wisely so that we can maintain a dignified celebration. Caps and gowns are distributed to seniors prior to June 9 in a senior class homeroom. Dress for graduation is as follows:
Young Ladies: Comfortable dresses, dark slacks, neutral colored dress shoes (black, brown, tan, gold, silver)
Note: For safety reasons, it is recommended that all shoes should have a covered heel or strap at the heel.
Young Men: White shirts with ties, dark dress slacks, dark dress shoes and socks. No boots or tennis/athletic shoes of any kind are permitted.
Any problem with a cap or gown must be reported to Mrs. Gordon by May 30. Failure to follow the dress code will result in a student being pulled from the line-up.
Please remind your senior to take care of any debts prior to May 14, 2012. Failing to pay any debts will result in a student’s inability to participate in graduation exercises.
Please take pictures of your senior in his or her cap and gown prior to the exercises. Seniors will turn in the gown immediately after the exercises.
Please note: The main office will hold the caps and gowns of any senior who has been notified that a senior failure card has been completed. Caps and gowns will be released to seniors only after receiving written proof from counselors that all academic deficiencies have been satisfied and the student will satisfactorily complete the course(s). Notes from counselors may be brought to Ms. Gordon, Ms. Farrar or Ms. Boles in the main office.
Coliseum and Fire Marshal Regulations:
No family members or friends are allowed on the Coliseum floor. It is for graduates and working faculty only.
No seats may be reserved for late arrivals. Seating is first come, first served.
Prohibited items include the following:
ooutside food or drinks
ohelium balloons
onoise makers
oair horns
ooversized bags
oweapons of any sort, regardless of permits
At any time, you may check for senior information by visiting
Please know that the entire faculty and staff are working diligently to provide a secure, orderly and enjoyable academic exercise for your senior. If you have any questions, please contact us at 703-4145.
Sincerely,
RJR Administration and Graduation Staff
A group of parents is working tirelessly on having a stadium built for RJ Reynolds High Schoolat HanesPark. Your support is needed!
The group has partnered with the Winston-Salem Foundation while completing its own non-profit status.
Development of a website is in the works.
If you cannot donate financially, your donations of time or resources are just as important and helpful.
The group is looking for people who have all types of skills and experiences including writing grants, working on websites and contacting RJR alums who have moved away from Winston-Salem.
If you would like to donate, you can contact the Winston-Salem Foundation and refer to the RJR Home Field Advantage account.
SAVE THE DATE!
MATT GFELLER MEMORIAL DOUGHNUT RUN-5K
October 13, 2012
9:00 a.m.
This 5K run goes from ReynoldsHigh School through the rolling hills of Buena Vista to WhitakerElementary School and back. There will be a DOUGH and NO DOUGH category for the race. Proceeds benefit traumatic brain injury prevention, treatment and research.
For more information, please visit: matthewgfellerfoundation.org.
Summer Information
- You must now register for Driver’s Ed online at:
or call: 1(800)375-6550
- Registration will open for July classes on June 18th and will close on July 2nd
- July classes run from July 9th – July 19th
- Registration will open for August classes on July 9th and will close for on July 23rd
- August classes run from July 30th – August 9th
- Class times run from: 8:00– 11:45a.m.
or
12:30 – 4:15p.m.
Booster Club Highlights
2011-2012
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE BOOSTER CLUB THIS YEAR!! BELOW IS HOW THE BOOSTER CLUB SUPPORTED RJR ATHLETICS BY PROVIDING:
- Stipend for new uniforms
- Start-up revenue for the newly-formed JV Women’s Lacrosse Team
- Equipment needs for Volleyball
- Video software for Men’s Basketball
- Timing software for Men’s and Women’s Swimming
- Field rental fees for Children’s Home for Field Hockey and Men’s Lacrosse
- Hospitality for RJR Coaches
- Equipment needs for Men’s Lacrosse
- Field Maintenance for Bolton Field, HanesPark, Deaton-Thompson and the Children’s Home
- Lawn mowing equipment
- Coordination of the Hall of Fame Ceremonies
- Coordination of the All-Sports Banquet
- Support of/volunteers to run the Demon Shop
- Senior blankets to all senior student-athletes
- Trophy stipends for Conference Champions and State Champions
- Start-up costs for New Stadium Campaign
The two primary ways the Booster Club receives its revenue is from Home football game concessions and 30% of the Legacy Campaign money raised to $100,000 and 25% over $100,000. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THESE EFFORTS!