Senior Danny Connelly has a story on the anti-bullying assembly with one of the Harlem Globetrotters.
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Senior Adrian Whorley spoke to the younger prayer buddies to try and get their take on the prayer buddy program.
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https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/join/youth-in-cadet-program/how-to-join---cadet By: Valeria LopezThis past December 31st, six Roanoke Catholic students hopped on a plane and headed to St. John, a U.S. Virgin island located in the Caribbean.
These six students are apart of a national parks class taught by Mr. Sweeney. Since the beginning of the year, they have been preparing for this trip. Some students were more excited about their rented Jeeps. However, due to the hurricane in 2017, St. John has a lot of hurricane damage which they are still trying to recover from. With this, students said the island itself is very poor Through it all, students still had a great time- here are some of their favorite moments. By: Dillon PorterOne of our dynamic English teachers took an amazing adventure to Baltimore to attend the NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) conference for English teachers all over the country. This was a great opportunity for Mrs. Harper to meet authors and other English teachers as well as discuss reading strategies, current books, and teaching techniques.
Here is what Mrs. Harper had to say about her trip: “I went to 10 different sessions where I learned how to teach grammar, writing, and reading [more effectively].” Mrs. Harper also said that the trip was a great learning experience: “The best part was meeting college professors and hearing about what they want their students to know when they attend college.” We encourage our teachers to go out and attend these meetings for more experience to help them within their classrooms. Mrs. Harper brought back 129 new books for her students to read in her English classes. Another cool part of the conference is that a majority of the books that Mrs. Harper brought back are advance copies of books that are not available for sale, along with some that have not yet been fully edited or completed. By: George SmithRoanoke Catholic’s rigorous curriculum is one of the main selling points of our school. This of course entails exams. Exams are a very stressful time, regardless of whether you are a rising 8th grader, freshman, sophomore, junior, or even a senior. Here are some good ways to study for your exams: 1. Find all of your tests and quizzes. By having all of your tests and quizzes to study off of, you will know most of your exam questions and make a better grade. 2. Keep your homework. Homework is the main way to practice the concepts you’ve learned and by keeping it, you will see step by step ways to get the answers you’ll need for the exam. 3. Organize your study space. If you’re trying to study in an unorganized room, it will hinder your ability to study efficiently. Instead, do your best to keep everything in an orderly fashion to limit any distractions. 4. Use study groups. Studying alone can be a difficult task; most people get distracted very easily. By studying in a group not only can you stay on task more easily, but you can also have access to other people’s study material. 5. Make a schedule By writing down what you actually have to do, you will be able to mark off what you have done and manage your time better. Once you get through all of the material, you can then go back to your schedule and do some more review on what you need to focus on. 6. Reward yourself. If you study too much, you will not retain as much information. Take breaks and reward yourself for the work you put in. Just make sure that your break doesn't turn into hours of unrelated Youtube videos or anything else. In the end, just remember to keep in mind that as long as you know the material for the class and how to take the exam, you will do just fine. By: Valeria Lopez As colder weather is approaching, fall sports are coming to an end. Winter sports are now in session with Roanoke Catholic offering Boys JV, Middle, and Varsity basketball, along with Girls Middle and Varsity basketball, and lastly, Boys and Girls Middle and Varsity Swimming.
The Girls Varsity basketball hit off with a great start, winning their first scrimmage against Liberty High School 47-24 and winning their first game against Bath County 58-23, leaving them with a 2-0 record so far. There are a lot of different age groups on this Girls basketball team, due to the fact there are not enough girls for a JV Girls basketball team, but they all blend together seamlessly. From freshman to seniors, expectations remain the same. Freshman Meg Hemphill said, “In the first game I was nervous but having a team that supported me helped me play better… especially Cardiak, she’s crazy.” Being a new member on the team is just as hard “I was nervous to join a new team because I didn’t know anyone but once I started practicing and getting to know everyone, it was much easier,” said sophomore Zya. The Varsity coach, Damen Johnson, who goes by Coach Brhhm which stands for “Basketball requires Heart, Hard Work, and Mindset,” has been the Girls Varsity basketball coach for the past three years. The girls on Varsity have become familiar with his expectations, plays, and goofiness. “I plan on RCS winning a championship this season. We have an established winning culture. It’s a great feeling to coach this group because I know that our girls are capable of doing anything they put their minds to. With God as our 6th man and positivity as our weapon. No weapon against us will prosper.” The next few weeks ahead are busy for the girls. With four games next week, they are preparing themselves mentally and physically to be able to give it their all. With this, the season is beginning and the Girls Varsity basketball have a great season ahead. By: Valeria Lopez This year for Halloween, Roanoke Catholic students dressed up. Each grade had a different theme: Seniors - Disney characters; Juniors - Superheroes; 8-10th grade - a choice from Sci-Fi, Cartoon Characters, Spooky Costumes, or Magical Creatures.
Every year, lower school students have a Halloween parade to show off their costumes to friends and families, and this year was no different. However, this year, upper school students were able to be a part of the parade to show off their costumes as well. It was a great time, and all students had a blast showing off. By: Valeria Lopez This week Roanoke Catholic students were involved in a survey about their classes. “What is your favorite subject,” was the question asked around the school. More than 100 students participated and with these answers, we were able to create a poll.
In the poll, you are able to see the six different options, being Math, Science, English, History, Theology, and electives. Although it comes as no surprise, having an elective was the most voted for “favorite subject,” and as a runner up, math. Asking these students made them think of which subject they truly enjoyed the most and why. Junior Nick Grande stated, “my favorite subject is math, because I like numbers and things that make logical sense.” By: Valeria Lopez
For the past couple of weeks, the fifth graders have been working on a Rube Goldberg Machine for their science class. This project includes creating something very complex that does a simple task. Mr. Carlin, the fifth grade teacher, said, “They talked about process skills, for example, observation, classification, and this project was talking about experimenting.” The students enjoyed creating this project. Some said “it was easy to make,” while others said “it was stressful to make, and even more stressful when the project didn’t succeed.” This is a great way for young students to elaborate on their creativity. |