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Richfield Senior High Alumni Newsletter Volume 5, Issue 1 June, 2002 |
 SUMMER CABARET PLANNED FOR AUGUST 8th |
| Were you in RHS musicals, choir or band? Do you still like to perform, either singly or as part of a group? If so, why not perform in the SUMMER CABARET, a musical variety show featuring current RHS students and alumni. Scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 7:30 P.M., in the RHS auditorium, the cabaret is a benefit for the Richfield Foundation / RPS Fund. We're hopeful that year's show will fea-ture RHS graduate John Command who had a successful Broadway career before returning to the Twin Cities area where he currently serves as director of the Bloomington Civic Theatre and is in-volved in a variety of other projects involving theatre and dance.
If you aren't on stage, be sure you're in the audience! Tickets can be purchased at the door - $10 adults, $7 senior citizens, $5 students (high school age or younger). |
| NEED MORE INFO? Contact Mary Keepers at 612-798-6247 by August 2. |
| BLACKBOARD FOLLIES PLANNED FOR THIS FALL! Some alumni may remember attending the Blackboard Follies, a variety show featuring current and retired Richfield Public Schools staff and board of education members. This fall, the Blackboard Follies will return as a benefit for the Richfield Foundation / RPS Fund. RHS instrumental music teacher Colleen Fischer promises to line up some great acts! Look for more details in the Richfield Sun Current or on the school district web site. |
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| ALUMNI NEWS John Groen '96 Keynotes Academic Recognition Program 1996 graduate John Groen inspired students, staff, and parents at the May 13 Academic Recognition Program in a speech that was itself inspired by the Tom Petty song, "Running Down Your Dreams." Groen congratulated the award recipients for "succeeding in everything that has been placed in front of you at RHS." The challenge, he said, is that "after graduation, you choose what's in front of you. In college and beyond, there will be many more opportunities for involvement and success, but you must seek them out." He urged students, "Think. What do you want to be your ideal self? Who and what do you want to become?" He observed, "Every career is an opportunity. Every past time is a possibility. Think about your priorities for work and life, and make them happen." John graduated from Iowa State University and is currently on the staff at the Minnesota House of Representatives. SUN CURRENT COLUMNIST RECALLS RHS SPORTS LEADERS Following is a reprint of a column by John Sherman, Sun Current Sports Editor, reflecting on RHS sports leaders over the past several years. Perhaps someone from your class is listed! |
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| Send your alumni news to Dr. Barbara Devlin, Superintendent, Richfield Public Schools (MAIL: 7001 Harriet Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota 55423; FAX 612-798-6057; e-mail: barbara.devlin@ richfield.k12.mn.us). Thanks! |
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| For more information, check out RHS High School Alumni web site, maintained by 1974 graduate Martha Decker at http://deckernet.com/rhs/. Also check out the Richfield Schools web site http://richfield.k12.mn.us |
 ACADEMICS, ACTIVITIES and SPORTSRHS seniors Colleen Windler and Andrew Nguyen were named semi-finalists, and five additional students were named commended scholars in the 47th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. One of the commended scholars was Mercedes Burns, who also received a National Achievement Scholarship, a national scholarship competition for African American students.  32 members of the RHS Symphonic Winds were selected to perform at the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) convention, serving as the "demonstration band" for composer Bruce Pearson. Band Director Colleen Fischer states, "It was a very big honor to be asked to perform at this event."After two years in the Missota Conference, Richfield became part of the newly formed Classic Suburban Conference this fall, consisting of South St. Paul, West St. Paul (Sibley HS.), Inver Grove Heights (Simley HS), North St. Paul (No. St. Paul and Tartan HS), Mahtomedi, Hill Murray HS, and St. Thomas Academy. The conference includes both athletics and fine arts activities. The change has received widespread support. Other sports news includes the following: 
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| BUDGET CUTBACKS Like many metro area districts, Richfield Schools lost a referendum last fall and is implementing significant budget cutbacks next year. The Fiscal Planning Advisory Committee, made up largely of parents and citizens, will be submitting a report to the Board of Education recommending that the Board of Education seek voter approval of an operating levy to support the educational program and a separate "down payment levy," which would be used to update and upgrade the district's technology to better support teaching, learning, and management of the schools. |
The RPS Fund was created in 1997 by the Richfield Foundation to support programs, services and activities within the Richfield Public Schools. Since then, over $15,000 in mini-grants have been awarded to support a variety of educational enrichment activities within the schools. These activities include: a writer in residence program, a Marching Spartans workshop, field trips to Wood Lake Nature Center, ESL educational games and books, the RHS Theatre @ Three program, scholarship assistance for Community Education classes, and much more! You Can Help! The RPS Fund Committee aims to positively impact the educational experience of more Richfield students in more ways by expanding the number of grants awarded. In order to do that, we need the help of parents of current Richfield students and Richfield alumni. There are several ways you can help:
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| SPARTAN GOLD HELMET AWARD Think back to your favorite teachers, the ones who really took the time to help you and made last-ing impressions on your life. Would you like to honor them with something special and unique? Consider giving them a SPARTAN GOLD HELMET AWARD by making a monetary contribution in their name to the Richfield Foundation / Richfield Public Schools Fund (See separate article). Honored staff will receive a personalized SPARTAN GOLD HELMET AWARD acknowledging the gift made in their name and expressing appreciation for their work. Awards are available for cur-rent and retired Richfield Public Schools staff. For more information or to obtain an award form, please contact Erin Stuedemann at 612-798-6704. |
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2002 Staff Recognition Dinner was held on Thursday, May 2, 2002 at the Marriott Hotel. The following Staff members were honored in their retirement. Have a happy and healthy retire-ment and thanks for all your contributions to Richfield Schools. |
| Retirees of the Richfield School System |
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| In addition to the retirees, the following individuals were honored for their years of service: |
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Richfield Schools has a wonderful web site with lots of information about the school district, individual schools and various departments, programs, and activities. Check it out at www.richfield.k12.mn.us. If you would like to receive a periodic e-mail update regarding current issues relating to the Richfield Schools, you may subscribe at issuesbulletin@richfield.k12.mn.us. Finally, if you would like more information about RHS alumni, go to http://deckernet.com/rhs/. |
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