Hello Families,
If you have entered into the building this week you may have noticed we are doing a little sprucing up in Lower West Wing and will begin painting! Through the process of picking the paint out for the walls we went back in Raider history to discover a few interesting facts!
Did you know that the first Raider class had the choice of the school colors and school mascot? The options they were given were:
1. Seahawks- Blue and White- Crimson Trim
2. Minute Men- Blue and White- Red Trim
3. Sea Devils- Scarlet and Blue- White Trim
4. Raiders- Black and Silver- Blue Trim
I think given the choices The Class of 1983 made a good choice! I couldn't imagine anything else, "Nothing Greater than a Raider!"
In the following weeks I will be soliciting student volunteers to help with the beautification of the Lower West Hallway. Students who are looking for a fun way to log some community service hours will have an opportunity to help out with some painting projects! Have your child listen for announcements if interested in helping out.
Have a great week RAIDERS!
Erin Anders
Student of the Month
The January male senior of the month ranks in the top 5% of the senior class. Three words used by teachers to describe him are responsible, insightful, and enthusiastic. This senior is self-motivated and dedicated to both his academics and extracurricular activities and approaches all that he does with a positive attitude. He is a student in the STEAM Academy and a member of FBLA, Medical Club, and Ski Club. His inherent honesty and kindness make him a well-liked individual and role model for his classmates. This senior plans to pursue a career in the Computer Science field, where his hard work, ability to think critically, and desire to excel will certainly lead him to success. Congratulations to the January male senior of the month, Dylan Lanza.
Senior of the Month
The January female senior of the month ranks in the top 10 students of the senior class. This senior’s dedication to both her academics and extracurriculars is unparalleled. She is a student in the STEAM Academy, captain of the Girls’ Tennis Team, manager of the Boys’ Volleyball Team, a selected member of both the National Honor Society and the National Art Honor Society, a leader of the Writing Center, and an active participant in the DART Youth Prevention Club, History Club, and Art Club. Outside of school, she volunteers her time at Cattus Island County Park working in the Nature Center. It has been said that this senior is “the bright and energetic smile [that brings] a positive attitude to class every day”. She truly is the epitome of good character, high intelligence, and creative talent. This senior is excited to pursue a career in the field of Speech Pathology, and there is no doubt that through this passion, she will make a substantial difference in peoples’ lives. Congratulations to the January female senior of the month, Hailey Mastej.
Attitudes in Reverse
Attitudes in Reverse is an organization whose mission is to create a community of understanding, empathy and kindness through mental health awareness and education. Through education we build awareness, as well as, eliminate stigma against mental health disorders and individuals who have them.
Our 9th grade health classes will be participating on 1/19 and 1/31 in the AIR presentations. All students will be given a silicone wristband with a hotline card and teachers will be able to secure Safe Talk stickers to display on classroom doors. Students had the opportunity to interact with AIR's therapy dog, Goober! Thank you to Mrs. Aulisi and the 9th grade health teachers for facilitating this important presentation.
Girls Winter Track
Emerson Dirk and Chloe Amos were the Group 3 State Relay Champions in the pole vault. The high jump relay captured 3rd (Emerson Dirk and Ashley Hart) and the shot put relay grabbed 6th place( Abby Cole and Jo McKenna). Overall the team finished in 6th place. Great job Coach Dirk and team!
Girls Spring Track
- The girls spring track meeting will be after school on 2/15 in room N-37. See Coach Dirk with any questions jdirk@trschools.com.
Boys Lacrosse
- Toms River High School East Boys Lacrosse will be holding its information and interest meeting on Wednesday, January 25th from 1:45-2:15pm in the lecture hall. All are welcome and no prior experience is required. Please reach out to Coach Shore at jshore@trschools.com with any questions or see Coach Weber & Coach Romano during the school day.
Softball
- Softball: Tryout Dates- Pitchers and Catchers Start 3/13 and Full team starts 3/16. See Coach Foran for further questions dforan@trschools.com
English Department
In Mr. Trumble’s Humanities class, students are creating modern utopian civilizations based on prior knowledge of the Ancient World along with the Greek and Roman periods. The students are collaborating, designing and creating shirts based on their utopia. Check out some of the creative and unique designs below!
In Ms. Morgan’s Senior AP Literature class, students finished developing logical lines of reasoning in the form of Santa's reindeer to support their interpretation of their selected famous poem, and now pairs are appearing as prosecution and defense in the court of the Honorable Heat Miser (a.k.a. Ms. Morgan) to defend their cases!
Meanwhile, the developing playwrights in Ms. Morgan's Junior English III classes are writing their own original full-length plays based on their previous plans for major and minor characters, settings, and theme lessons of their own creation ... the creative juices are definitely flowing!
World Language Department
Students in Mrs. Mika's Spanish Conversation and Culture class studied Christmas season holidays and celebrations that take place in Mexico and Latin America. January 6th is known as El Dia de Los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day). On this day, children leave their shoes outside overnight, and they are filled with gifts from the wise men. Mrs. Mika's students made shoes in class, which were filled by "Los Reyes Magos!" The students enjoyed learning about and celebrating this cultural tradition! Students in Mrs. Mika’s Spanish 1 classes were also working on some interesting projects. Students learned about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which included learning about diet, exercise, and the food pyramid. Students created examples of healthy and unhealthy meals. They had a great time using their artistic skills to create their healthy plates!
