Rowland High School
Raider Review - January 23 - 28
Events for the Week of January 23 - 28
Monday - 1/23
Tuesday - 1/24
Boys Wrestling vs. Wilson - Away
Girls Wrestling vs. Wilson - Away
Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday - 1/25
Boys Basketball vs. Walnut - Away (VR)
Boys Basketball vs. Walnut - Home (JV & FR)
Boys Soccer vs. Walnut - Home
Breaking Down the Walls
Girls Basketball vs. Walnut - Away
Girls Soccer vs. Walnut - Away
Visual & Performing Arts Elective Fair @ lunchtime
Thursday - 1/26
Breaking Down the Walls
ELAC Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. in the Hideout
Friday - 1/27
Boys Basketball vs. Los Altos - Home (VR)
Boys Basketball vs. Los Altos - Away (JV & FR)
Boys Soccer vs. Los Altos - Home
Club Fair Day @ lunchtime
Girls Basketball vs. Los Altos - Home
Girls Soccer vs. Los Altos - Away
Girls Water Polo 8th Annual Junior Varsity Wolfpack Tournament
Saturday - 1/28
Boys Wrestling vs. Esperanza - Away
Girls Water Polo 8th Annual Junior Varsity Wolfpack Tournament
Girls Wrestling vs. Esperanza - Away
*For times and more information, go to our Athletics Calendar*
November Students of the Month
Vincent Lo has excelled academically in the AP Course of study with a 4.44 GPA, ranking 2 in his class. He has maintained Principal's Honor Roll status since his Freshman year and has been a member of the California Scholarship Federation and National Honor Society since 2019.
Vincent participates in extracurricular activities as part of GCC (Go Choose Change); UNICEF Club, where he has helped raise money for children in need; and part of NHS, where he has created drives for homeless shelters and participated in volunteer events.
Outside of Rowland High School, Vincent is a lifeguard and a swimming instructor at the Rowland Recreation Center. He also created a free swim program partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Yorba Linda, Brea, and Placentia. He is also an intern for the City of Irvine Councilmember and ex-vice mayor Mike Carroll. Vincent received the Presidential Gold Volunteer Award for his positive service to the community and for impacting and inspiring those around him.
After high school, Vincent hopes to either work in the public sector as a city manager or become a management consultant working on a firm that focuses on social impact consulting.
Selina Cheng is an outstanding student who has maintained Principal’s Honor Roll status since her Freshman year with a 4.44 GPA, ranking 3 in her class. She is an AP Scholar with Distinction and a National Merit Semifinalist student.
Selina actively participates in extracurricular activities as a member of the Japanese Club (2020-2023), Publicity (2020-22), President (2022-23); and Secretary of the Peer Counseling Club (2022-23). From 2019 to 2022, Selina was Assistant Debate Teacher and Judge for the RUSD Debate Program. She helped organize and judge debates for elementary school students over two summers and developed engaging lesson plans, activities, and games.
Selina has a passion for Fine Arts and has been part of the Rowland Drumline since 2019, performing as Center Marimba and Pit Captain (2021-23). She has established a culture of excellence by leading and performing in world-class percussion. Selina has trained the team in procedures, organized home shows, and hosted fundraisers. She also played the Viola from 2019 to 2022 as part of the Chamber Orchestra.
Outside of Rowland High School, Selina has worked at Kumon as a teacher twice a week. She teaches students skills for independence, confidence, and mastery in the foundations of English and Math.
Selina plans to attend a 4-year college to study Computer Science and wants to continue Drumline in an independent group.
Celebration of Chinese Lunar Rabbit Year
Students in Chinese class decorated and celebrated the Chinese Lunar Rabbit Year!
Automotive Competition
Four Rowland High School students accompanied by Eduardo Martin, Auto Teacher, competed on January 19th in an automotive competition at Rio Hondo College. The team placed 2nd in the competition, which was comprised of 7 surrounding high schools. Matthew Manco won the top score in the interview portion of the competition, and Max Valdez was awarded 2nd place overall.
PTSA Fundraiser
Student Activities
Breaking Down the Walls
Rowland is hosting a program called Breaking Down the Walls this Thursday (1/26) and Friday (1/27). The purpose of Breaking Down the Walls is to give all students, regardless of their peer group, permission to talk to each other. The program was created to help strengthen empathy and understanding across the campus. This program provides an opportunity to have fun, share stories, and realize we have a lot more in common than we do different. Those who attend the program leave feeling encouraged, inspired, and energized to make a difference in their school and the communities around them.
Students should submit their signed permission slip no later than Tuesday, Jan. 24th to the ASB office.
Varsity Basketball Spirit Nights 🏀
⛹🏻♂️ Support our Varsity Basketball team! Join us this week for Spirit Nights.
- Jan. 27th Be there & Be Blue (Blue out - Wear Blue)
- Feb. 1 Reppin' (Wear Jerseys)
Renaissance
Applications are now available in the ASB office. Applications are due by February 3rd.
To qualify, students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher with NO "D" or "F" OR have a 0.5 PGA improvement.
Theme Reveal will be on January 20th @lunch in the quad.
VAPA Fair
The Visual & Performing Arts Department will have an Elective Fair to showcase Rowland High Schools' electives for registration next year. This event will take place on Wednesday, January 25th, during lunchtime.
Guidance News
Registration for Fall 2023 Presentations and New Courses
Counselors will be meeting with all RHS students and current 8th graders from late January to early March to help them pick classes for summer school and for the 2023-24 school year.
Rowland has two new courses that will be offered next year: AP Precalculus and Computer Game Design. NOTE: Availability is based on student interest. We won't be able to offer these new classes if enough students do not request them in February and March during registration.
AP Precalculus: Open to rising 9-12 grades; Replaces Precalculus Honors
Prerequisite – Algebra 2 (A or B in Algebra 2 recommended)
Course description: The course will cover polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric and polar functions, and functions involving parameters, vectors, and matrices. Meets UC A-G Math requirement.
Computer Game Design: Open to rising 10-12 grades
Prerequisite – Computer & Information Tech or AP Computer Science Principles
Course description: Introduction to all aspects of game design. Students will use CodeHS Game Design in Unity software. Students will learn about cyber ethics, programming a model, designing visuals, and creating game play videos. Meets UC A-G College Prep Elective requirement.
🔔 Senior College Reminders 🔔
- Check your personal email weekly for College admission and financial aid updates. Respond immediately to any required documents the college is requesting.
- Complete the 2023-24 Financial Aid Application (FAFSA or CA Dream Act) to be considered for free money to help pay for college expenses. Get assistance daily in the College & Career Center, before school, during lunchtime, and after school, Monday/Tuesday/ Wednesday/Friday (7:45am-4pm) and Thursday (8:30am-4:45pm). You can also attend Mt. SAC's Cash for College event to get assistance with your financial aid application. See below for more information.
- Mt. SAC is hosting Cash for College event on Saturday, February 4th. Get FREE help filling out your financial aid application! High school seniors and parents are encouraged to attend this event to get assistance with completing the 2023-2024 FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application. They will have expert staff available to answer all of your financial aid application questions! This event is open to seniors applying to any 4-year or 2-year college. Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cash-for-college-registration-2423-registration-491967747777
🫶 Weekly Wellness
How do you handle stress? Stress affects you physically and emotionally and can make you feel like you’re out of control. What steps can you take to regain control of your body and mind? Take a deep breath and know that whatever is going on is temporary. What is something you are looking forward to? Attached you will find a few activities that can help you feel back in control and grounded. Try them and see which one works for you.