Ben C. Rain High School
1st Quarter Newsletter 2021
Our Mission
Message from our Principal, Mr. Ed Sanderson
Welcome back, Red Raiders to a unique 2020-2021 school year.
Now that the 2nd Quarter has just ended, we are now in the hunt to finish out strong and victorious. Please make sure you pay close attention to important dates and times on our Facebook, Twitter and school website. Congratulations to the Class of 2021! I look forward to your graduation date of May 19th at 1:00pm. Go Red Raiders!!!
Principal Sanderson and his staff would like to welcome District 4's newly elected Board Commissioner, Mrs. Sherry Dilihay-McDade to the Red Raider Family
Sherry Dilihay-McDade, of Mobile, represents District 4 and is serving her first term on the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners. She is a 1976 graduate of Toulminville High School and was a longtime educator in Mobile County Public Schools. She taught physical education at Booker T. Washington Middle School for six years and coached girls track, volleyball and basketball. She also taught and coached at Leflore High School for seven years, serving as Athletic Director and as the Academic Compliance Liaison for student athletes and the NCAA until her retirement in 2018. Commissioner Dilihay-McDade’s district includes downtown Mobile and surrounding areas including Toulminville, Maysville, Midtown and Dauphin Island Parkway.
Ms. Hill's Counselor Corner
Greetings Freshmen and Sophomore Classes!
We are halfway through the Year. Please continue to work diligently through KUDER/ ACT PREP/ IREADY & CERT. These programs will help you academically to be successful in taking the ACT soon and align you with careers after high school. Keep up with your credits and maintain a great GPA.
Have an amazing second half to the school year!!!
Mrs. Dailey's Counselor Corner
Hello Juniors and Seniors!
Welcome to 2nd semester! Please be mindful of your grade level graduation requirements involving Kuder! Both 11th and 12th grade students are required to complete and upload a resume, cover letter and 4-year education plan to Kuder by February 15, 2021. View your Guidance Schoology Course for details! Feel free to message me with any questions or concerns. Be safe and finish strong!!
Important Dates:
February 9, 2021 Pre-ACT MANDATORY for all Sophomores (Report at 7 am)
March 9, 2021 ACT plus writing MANDATORY for all Juniors
May 19, 2021 Graduation Day 1:00 pm
First Graduates of FlightPath9 Begin Career at Airbus
Congratulations to Tynora Edwards, B. C. Rain class of 2020!
“We made posters that said ‘we will make it fly.’ Well, right now we are making it fly.”
– Tynora Edwards
Student Spotlight
Congratulations, Shakera Winbush!
Finishing the 1st Semester with a 96 (Math), 96 (Physics), 97 (Chorus) and a 98 (English – University of South Alabama Freshman course), Shakera Winbush is our SPOTLIGHT STUDENT of the month!
"The dual enrollment program at South Alabama helped enhance my ability to be responsible, independent, and assertive. While taking the course, I felt like a student in college and therefore obtained the mind and determination of one, as well. My professor’s constant reminder to be creative allowed me to discover who I am as an individual. Because of her, I was able to construct the writings that earned me the final grade of satisfaction. I highly recommend this program to any student that wants a pre-college experience to prepare themselves for that next big step."
Student Author, Jordan Guyton
What a Great Way to Begin Freshman Year!
Jordan Guyton, a freshman at B.C. Rain High School, has written and published a novel in honor of his great-great-grandmother.
The fictional story is about a slave named Betty Anthony from Tuskegee, Alabama. The main character is based on his great-great-grandmother. "Her parents died when she was just at a young age," Guyton told WKRG in a recent report, "but even through the midst of slavery and all of its cruelty, she stayed on the battlefield for the Lord and, like Moses, led her people."
B.C. Rain Principal Edward Sanderson described Guyton as "an exemplary student" who is active in the school's choral department as one of the few freshmen in the Rain Varsity Chorale.
"His commitment to his students and his strong academic work ethic are commendable," Sanderson said. "He has earned the respect of his peers as a result of his strong leadership capabilities and his ability to approach each task with a positive and uplifting attitude. Beyond his work at Rain, he is a dedicated member of his church and is known throughout the community for sharing his gift of music and his inspiring speeches."
New Teacher Spotlight
Welcome to B. C. Rain, Kelli Curry!
I am a Mobile, AL native and the new biology teacher. I attended Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University where I received my bachelor’s degree in Biology with a concentration in Secondary Education. I am currently the dual enrollment liaison and the Start South program through the University of South Alabama. I am excited to be a part of the Raider Family.
New Teacher Spotlight
Welcome to B. C. Rain, Courtney Mason!
I am a native of Mobile, AL. I’m the new Business Technology Applications teacher. I attended Faulkner University (Montgomery) where I received my Master’s Degree in Business Management. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, writing music for all genres and being a hip hop dance mom. I’m so elated to be part of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and the amazing Raider Family!
Red Raider Library Media Center Receives Make-Over
Media Specialist, Ms. Sanders, is excited about the recently updated and modernized addition of the multimedia collaboration lab and rolling bookshelves. This will enable the teachers to rearrange the library to meet the needs of each individual class with the expanded use of technology. Once the shelves are populated with part of our book collection, the students will be able to enjoy them as much as they have enjoyed our eBook collection.
Marching and Singing into the New Year with our Band and Chorus Departments
The Ben C. Rain Choral department, in collaboration with the band, flag, and dance departments, is preparing for our virtual black history program which will premiere on Friday, February 26, 2021. This year our theme is “Voices.” We are paying homage to black Americans who used their voices to evoke positive change in society. In addition to this endeavor, our choral department is also preparing for the virtual MCPSS honor choir, state choral performance assessment, district solo and ensemble, our virtual middle school recruitment tour, and choir scholarship auditions.
The Ben C. Rain "Sound of Spirit" Marching is preparing for the MCPSS honor band, district band evaluations, state music performance assessment, drumline community service performance(s), our middle school recruitment tour, and band scholarship auditions for graduating seniors. Dance and flag tryouts are also planned this March. If you have any questions, please contact Kendall Forde, Director of Bands, Shonquayle Cheatham, Dance and Flag Sponsor, or Jabari Jackson, Percussion Instructor at 251-221-3233. Remember, "No Heart=No Success".
Roderick C. Frye, MME (Director of Choral Activities)
Kendall Forde (Director of Band Activities)
Spring Sports.....Come Out and Support the Red Raiders!!!!
Boys & Girls Track and Field
Per Coach Williams, “The boys and girls track teams are looking forward to a great season. Last year our season was cut short due to Covid -19. We have 43 students that are interested in track this year. Our season starts Feb 8th. We are looking forward to returning members, Patrick Harris, a junior and new member to the team last year to include but not limited to: Jordan Lang, Illayh Armstead as our Senior members. We have 12 freshman interested and trying out for the first time. We have a tradition of champions here at BC Rain and we are looking forward to the challenge this year to have more qualify for the state meet’.”
Girls Softball
The team will be led by second year Coach, Frederick Brown. The girls softball team is looking for a productive 2021 games. Per Coach Brown, "Our girls are excited to get out on the diamond and compete this year. With several returning starters, we are looking forward to a very successful year.”
Schedule available soon.
Boys Varsity Baseball
First year Coach, Sylvester Jones is ready to swing into the 2021 season. Per Coach Jones, “We have a solid group of young men eager to hit the field for our upcoming season. While our team is extremely young, we have 3 returning players who we are counting on to lead our young men to a successful season.”
Boys & Girls Soccer
After a shortened season due to COVID-19 the Raider soccer teams are ready to kick into action. The boys and girls are excited to be back scoring goals. With a few returning players, the season look extremely promising.
Led by Coach Richmond and Coach Tucker
Learn about the Academies of Rain!
Want to learn more? Follow this link.
Report Cards were mailed on January 29, 2021
Looking Ahead!!!
Pre-ACT Mandatory for all Sophomores
- Early practice for the ACT test with flexible test administration dates – test on your schedule
- PreACT score and predicted ACT score ranges align to the ACT 1–36 scale
- Students may opt to share their information with colleges and scholarship agencies
- ACT Interest Inventory results provide students with a personalized view of interests with college and career alignment
- Valuable results provide actionable insights to help educators, parents and students make important decisions for the future
- Rapid reporting turnaround within 2-4 weeks of receipt of answer documents allows for early and effective planning to ensure students can attain the future and career success they envision
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021, 07:00 AM
B C Rain High School, Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile, AL, USA
Signature Academy Specialist, Mr. Sylvester Jones
251-221-3233 sjones5@mcpss.com