CRHS Student & Family Weekly Update
April 11-15, 2022
Colonel Richardson High School
Nikki VonDenBosch, Principal
Jared Sherman, Assistant Principal
Thomas Jefferson, Dean of Students
Cia North, School Counselor (grades 10 and 12)
Office Phone: 410-479-3678
Google Voice Phone: 301-327-0714 (can receive texts)
Jennifer Reed, School Counselor (grades 9 and 11)
Office Phone: 410-479-3678
Google Voice Phone: 302-272-5313 (can receive texts)
Cindy Saathoff BSN, RN, School Nurse
Office Phone 410-479-3612
Week at a Glance
Varsity Baseball/Softball at Easton 2 pm dismissal
JV Baseball vs. Easton 4 pm start
Boys/Girls Tennis vs. St. Michaels 4 pm start
Last Call for Prom tickets $25 each during lunches
5:30 pm Prom Committee Meeting
Tuesday 4/12
Varsity Baseball/Softball vs. CSD 4 pm start
JV Softball/Baseball at CSD 2 pm dismissal
Boys/Girls Tennis at Kent Island 1:45 pm dismissal
Last Call for Prom tickets $25 each during lunches
NTHS Induction in Auditorium 7:30 pm
Q3 Report Cards Issued
Wednesday 4/13
1/2 Day of School
Track at North Dorchester 2:30 pm departure
Blue Day- Wear Blue to support Child Abuse Awareness
Thursday 4/14
Spring Break-No School
Varsity Baseball at Arundel Easter Tournament 6:45 am departure
Friday 4/15
Spring Break-No School
Upcoming Dates
Monday, 4/18 No School Spring Break
Wednesday, 4/20 Senior Do's Don'ts Graduation Meeting in Auditorium at 8 am
Saturday, 4/30 Prom and Grand March
5/2-5/6 Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday, 5/11 Arts and Academics Show
Wednesday, 5/11 National School Nurse Appreciation Day
Tuesday, 5/17 Q4 Interims Issued
5/20-5/22 Drama Production
Wednesday, 5/25 Senior Awards Night
Wednesday, 5/25 finals periods 3, 4 for Seniors
Thursday, 5/26 CRHS Spring Concert
Thursday, 5/26 finals periods 1, 2 for Seniors
Friday, 5/27 make up finals for Seniors, Seniors' last day
Friday, 5/27 1/2 day for students
Monday, 5/30 No School Memorial Day
Tuesday, 5/31 Senior Trip
Wednesday, 6/1 Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Luncheon
Thursday, 6/2 Graduation
Thursday, 6/16 1/2 day for Students (Last Student Day)
Prom Updates
- The last days to purchase Prom tickets will be during lunches on Monday 4/11 and Tuesday 4/12. They are $25 each
- Grand March Tickets will be sold the week of 4/25-4/29
- Grand March will be at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium, the day of Prom 4/30. Students should arrive at 5:45 pm. Auditorium doors will open at 6 pm for Grand March Guests.

Juniors- Mock Interviews Rescheduled
March TOUGH Students of the Month
Ziy’Aira Hudson is the Student-of-Month for the Class of 2025! Ziy’Aira was nominated by Mr. Shaheen and Mrs. Dennis. Mr. Shaheen says that she “treats everyone with the utmost respect” and Mrs. Dennis commented that Ziy obtains her goals by “participating in class regularly, doing her work when she’s absent, and asking for help when she needs it.” So far at CRHS, Ziy’Aira’s favorite class has been band with Mr. Cheezum. She says that “Band has allowed me to view music in a different point of view” and describes the experience of playing as a “powerful emotional feeling…like out of a movie.” When she grows up, Ziy wants to be a police officer and a detective. Ziy’Aira describes being Colonel TOUGH as having “confidence in yourself and those around you.” She notes that the most important part of being Colonel TOUGH is to have heart because “if you have heart, you can do the rest of what TOUGH stands for.” FUN FACT: On a recent trip to Florida, Ziy’Aira was stuck on a plane for two hours and her aunt lost the rental car for 6 hours.
Amanda Benton is the Student-of-Month for the Class of 2024! Amanda was also nominated by two separate teachers. Mrs. France notes that Amanda has heart by “coming to class every day with a smile and a sense of humor.” Additionally, Mrs. Price says that Amanda “was a big help in a class I subbed for this week, and she has gone above and beyond in my class by completing her assignments and helping others in her group to be successful.” When asked, Amanda could not choose a favorite teacher because she likes them all the same. When she grows up, she would like to become a police officer or forensic investigator. When it comes to being Colonel TOUGH, Amanda thinks that Having Heart and Respect are most important. She says that being TOUGH means “being a good samaritan.” FUN FACT: Amanda has a beautiful singing voice.
Meghan Cody is the Student-of-Month for the Class of 2023! In March, Meghan was nominated by Mrs. Burkett for having heart. Her English 11 teacher comments that “Meghan is TOUGH because she is a student who excels in many ways – she is a fantastic student who participates in class and encourages her peers; she is an amazing addition to the CRHS Band; and she is a compassionate, optimistic, and dedicated individual who spreads positivity wherever she goes.” Meghan mentioned many teachers including Mrs. Burkett, Mrs. Stivers, Mr. Cheezum, and Mr. Sousa because “they have all been there when I was at my worst and are always looking out for me. They help me succeed and help me reach for the stars! They are very kind, amazing teachers and I probably would not be as positive without them.” When Meghan graduates, she wants to go to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania to get a degree in music therapy. She says, “music has helped me my whole life and I want to give others that same experience.” In Meghan’s opinion, the most important part of being Colonel TOUGH is having heart. According to her, “being nice gets you way farther than being mean. Even if people are mean to you, you don't want to feed into it. Just stay positive and do the right thing.” FUN FACT: Meghan has Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking Syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes her right eyelid to move whenever she opens her mouth.
Lamont Evans Jr. is the Student-of-Month for the Class of 2022! He was nominated by Mr. Sousa for going above and beyond in his English 12 class during quarter three. Mr. Sousa says: “Because Lamont went out of his way to work on his assignments, he was able to improve his writing skills and his grade.” Throughout his time at CRHS, Lamont has most enjoyed his English classes, because they are the most entertaining. Lamont does not know exactly where his life will lead, but he has set going to college as a goal for himself. In perfect fashion, Lamont identifies “obtaining your goals” as the most important part of being Colonel TOUGH. He is set up for success!
Senior Spotlight Class of 2022
Week of April 11
Cap and Gown Delivery: Cap and gown packages will be available for pick up during lunch shifts on Monday May 16. Packages not picked up that day can be picked up in room 428 anytime that week. All balances must be paid to Jostens before the cap and gowns will be released to students. Invoices for outstanding balances have been emailed to the address you have on file with Jostens.
We continue to plan for the graduation ceremony, scheduled for June 2 at 6pm in the high school auditorium. Admission to the ceremony is by ticket only, no matter the age of the audience member. Students will receive ticket and other graduation information at a senior meeting we will be holding after Spring Break. Tickets will be distributed following the graduation rehearsal and senior lunch on June 1. The ceremony will also be livestreamed. Once we have the web address for that, we will share it with families and on social media.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions (france.bernadette@ccpsstaff.org). June will be here before you know it! Enjoy these last few months!!
Senior Update from Mr. Shelly and Mrs. Bee
2. Senior trip will be to Hershey Park on Tuesday, May 31
Ticket Cost: $34
Optional voucher for lunch Cost: $14
Total Cost if getting VOUCHER: $48
Money Due by: April 26
3. It's time to start getting the senior slideshow together. We need 3 pictures from birth to middle school. If possible, we would like digital copies because that makes things a lot easier. If you only have hard copies, label your pictures with your name and put them in a sealed baggie. We will return the pictures. Please get the pictures to Mrs. Bee or Mr. Shelly by Friday, May 6th. Of course, the sooner the better! :)