Graduation 2014

Graduation weekend began Friday and Saturday night with  performances of The Sound of Music to two packed out audiences.  Sunday morning the Graduation Day began with the baccalaureate service at RMC.  Two students shared their faith stories and Linda Dickinson delivered a timely and heart felt message to the graduates.  Linda is the mom of grade 12 student Ryan .  

Laura shares her faith story

Benjamin shares his faith story

Linda Dickinson delivers her message

Class hymn - One Voice

The rain held off long enough to have pictures taken on the church lawn.  

Some of the boys!

Leah, Lauren, Haley and Alyssa

Derek and David with grade 11 student Vincent

Mackenzie and Lyndsey

The Harder family celebrate 4 decade grads

The graduation ceremony began at 2:30 at RJC.  Students entered the gym in a processional and were greeted at the front by their loved ones.  

Matt

Morgan

 Ryan was chosen by his classmates to be Valedictorian.

Students were proudly presented with their diplomas and were congratulated by Principal Jim, and vice principals Lloyd and Ryan.

Robert

Daniel

Kenna

The class of 2014

Festivities continued at the WDM in Saskatoon.  The students and faculty celebrated their last all school event together. The evening included a banquet, slideshow, coffee house and lots of energetic and lively dancing.  The students were on their way to a fireside hosted by the Klinger family in the early hours of Monday morning.    The evening was bittersweet,  for as excited as we are to see our students go out into the world with their many gifts and talents it is hard to say farewell to the personality and  character of our senior class.

Chapel Review - Alumni Chapel

Chapels finished for the year on Mon. June 16 with the Alumni Committee presenting in chapel.  Denelda Fast, chair of the Alumni, presented each grade 12 with an RJC key chain and welcomed each graduate as soon-to-be Alumni!

Denelda

Kathy

Welcoming the grade 12 class into the alumni 

Final Reminders

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- Youth Night performance of "The Sound of Music, June 19, 7:00 pm.  This performance is open to students and chaperones, youth groups, youth pastors and sponsors, and perspective students.  Admission is $5 (rush seating) payable at the door.  Please contact Val White (val@rjc.sk.ca) or the RJC Office if you want to bring a youth group or perspective students to this performance.

- RJC MUSICAL performances of "The Sound Of Music", June 20 & 21, 7:30 pm.  Tickets will be available at the door for Friday evening, but call ahead if you are considering coming Saturday as very few seats remain unsold.  Tickets are $15 each, and should be reserved by calling the RJC Office at 306 232-4222.

- RJC Alumni Banquet, Saturday, June 21, 6:00 pm, in the RJC dining hall.  We are delighted to invite all alumni and friends of RJC  to join us to fellowship together.  Adults $12.00, children 12 and under $10.00.  Please contact Denelda Fast (deneldafast@hotmail.com or 306-221-2846) or RJC office (office@rjc.sk.ca or 306-232-4222) to register by June 16.  

RJC Graduation, June 22, 2014.   Everyone is welcome to join our grads, their families, fellow students and staff at the 2014 Baccalaureate Worship Service and Graduation Exercises on Sunday, June 22.  The Baccalaureate Service will begin at 10:30 am at Rosthern Mennonite Church.  The Graduation Exercises will begin at 2:30 pm in the RJC auditorium.  Gather with us to celebrate this important time in the lives of our students, our school and our churches.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

- RJC CHOIR CD:    Every year an RJC Choir CD is produced, featuring choir highlights from the past year.  This year's choir CD is now available online at CDBaby.com.   Search for Rosthern Junior College there.   Cost is $10 online, or purchase a $10 download card from RJC (which allows you to purchase without setting up an account or giving credit card information over the internet).

- RJC ADMISSIONS:  Do you know someone entering grade 10, 11 or 12 this fall that you think would be interested in RJC?   Please encourage them to contact Valerie White in Admissions (306 232-4222; email val@rjc.sk.ca) to learn more about RJC.  Summer tours are available upon request.  More information can be found on our website www.rjc.sk.ca  

- SCENT-FREE:  RJC has attempted to be a scent-free environment in respect of those students and staff with serious sensitivities to perfumes, colognes, etc.   As we gather this weekend at the musical performances, at Rosthern Mennonite Church Sunday morning, and again in the gymnasium in the afternoon, we would appreciate your co-operation in not wearing scented lotions, perfumes. colognes, etc.   We have a number of students, staff, parents and alumni who will be on campus this weekend and who have extreme scent allergies.  Please help make this an enjoyable weekend for everyone. 

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Feel free to call the school if you have questions about any of the above items or events.

Chapel Review Weekending June 13th

Chapel Report

Friday June 13, 2014

Chapels were busy in early June.  On Tues. June 3 principal Jim Epp encouraged students to finish the year making wise decisions while he outlined the time-table for graduation, musical, and final exams.  Students also focused their thoughts and energies discerning next year’s student leadership team during SRC and Dorm Council elections.

On Thursday June 5 RJC hosted a group of Chinese pastors.  It was moving and meaningful to sing hymns and pray together. 

On Mon. June 9 three grads from 2013 joined us to share about their experiences in CMU’s Outtatown program last year.  It was encouraging to hear from recent grads who are making a difference in the world!     

On Tues. June 10 we connected with another alumni, David Epp, in Guatemala via skype during chapel to check in on the progress at ANADESSA and the RJC sponsored building project happening there.   It was encouraging to see our students’ fundraising efforts making a meaningful impact in the lives of others!

On Wed. June 11 we celebrated our spring sports season and recognized the achievements of our badminton and track & field teams along with members of our Gun Club (weightlifting) & Run Club groups.   RJC had 77% of the student body participate in at least on sports team this year.  Well done team!

Celebrating the end of the 2014 sport season with donuts!

On Thurs. June 12 the Faith and Life Committee hosted their final chapel of the year, and decided to do it outside.  We sang hymns and Leaders Gabby M. & Benjamin S. gave some final thoughts about the theme before they gave a blessing for next year’s Faith and Life leaders, Rachel F. and Danielle B. 

Staff awards were presented in chapel on Friday June 13 along with the Community Involvement Certificates, recognizing student involvement in RJC events. 

Matt and Mackenzie achieved the Gold standard in community involvement.

Plaque recipients
Josef -Academic,  Lyndsey and Haley- Athletic , Mackenzie- Leadership , Laura and Matt - Co President,
Ryan and Kenna - Fine Arts

Thank you to everyone who participated in chapels this year.  It was rewarding to explore the theme “What is Love?” with the student body.  Thank you for your prayers.  Seeds have been planted; may they produce fruit.  Amen.

    

RJC Update June 10-23

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

- RJC CHOIR CD:    Every year an RJC Choir CD is produced, featuring choir highlights from the past year.  This year's choir CD is now available online at CDBaby.com.   Search for Rosthern Junior College there.   Cost is $10 online, or purchase a $10 download card from RJC (which allows you to purchase without setting up an account or giving credit card information over the internet).

- RJC ADMISSIONS:  Do you know someone entering grade 10, 11 or 12 this fall that you think would be interested in RJC?   Please encourage them to contact Valerie White in Admissions (306 232-4222; email val@rjc.sk.ca) to learn more about RJC.  Summer tours are available upon request.  More information can be found on our website www.rjc.sk.ca  

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- Semester 2 Final Exams - June 17-20.  

- Youth Night performance of "The Sound of Music, June 19, 7:00 pm.  This performance is open to students and chaperones, youth groups, youth pastors and sponsors, and perspective students.  Admission is $5 (rush seating) payable at the door.  Please contact Val White (val@rjc.sk.ca) or the RJC Office if you want to bring a youth group or perspective students to this performance.

- RJC MUSICAL performances of "The Sound Of Music", June 20 & 21, 7:30 pm.  Tickets are still available for both evening performances, though Saturday is filling up.  Tickets are $15 each, and should be reserved by calling the RJC Office at 306 232-4222.

- RJC Alumni Banquet, Saturday, June 21, 6:00 pm, in the RJC dining hall.  We are delighted to invite all alumni and friends of RJC  to join us to fellowship together.  Adults $12.00, children 12 and under $10.00.  Please contact Denelda Fast (deneldafast@hotmail.com or 306-221-2846) or RJC office (office@rjc.sk.ca or 306-232-4222) to register by June 16.  

RJC Graduation, June 22, 2014.   Everyone is welcome to join our grads, their families, fellow students and staff at the 2014 Baccalaureate Worship Service and Graduation Exercises on Sunday, June 22.  The Baccalaureate Service will begin at 10:30 am at Rosthern Mennonite Church.  The Graduation Exercises will begin at 2:30 pm in the RJC auditorium.  Gather with us to celebrate this important time in the lives of our students, our school and our churches.

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Feel free to call the school if you have questions about any of the above items or events.

Record Setting Spectacular - Fundraiser

It was a perfect day for the Record Setting Spectacular.  The students divided themselves into teams to take on various challenges throughout the afternoon. 

Heart Break Kids

Plastics

Cray Cray Crayola

Mustard Tigers

Redneck Roadkillers

Hippidyhop

Taste the Rainbow

Spice Girls

Roch & the Pebbles

Asian Invasion

Manny Only

The afternoon was filled with laughter and good natured competition. The teams were challenged at 11 different stations which featured a 'special' team challenge.  Some required great skill and other required  a great deal of luck!   Prizes will be awarded for many categories including best costume, best team name, team having the most sponsors, team raising the most money and of course the team who beat the most records! 

Catch Me if You Can

Face The Cookie

Over Easy 

Flour Power

Tiger Wood's Playground

Hop To It

Orville and Wilbur

Cup Pong

Soccer Superstar

Smiley Face

Water Bomber

RJC Update June 3-10

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Friday & Saturday, June 6 & 7 - Provincial Track & Field Meet at Gutheridge Field, Moose Jaw.  Congratulations and best wishes to Haley Enns (Sr. Girls discus), Emmanuel Perrault (Sr. Boys 200 m), Leah Pomedli (Sr. Girls 1500 m & 3000 m) and Shane Regier (Sr. Boys 800 m, 1500 m, 3000 m, 4 x 400 m relay ), who will be competing at Provincials in Moose Jaw this weekend!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- Semester 2 Final Exams - June 17-20.  

- Youth Night performance of "The Sound of Music, June 19, 7:00 pm.  This performance is open to students and chaperones, youth groups, youth pastors and sponsors, and perspective students.  Admission is $5 (rush seating) payable at the door.  Please contact Val White (val@rjc.sk.ca) or the RJC Office if you want to bring a youth group or perspective students to this performance.

- RJC MUSICAL performances of "The Sound Of Music", June 20 & 21, 7:30 pm.  Tickets are still available for both evening performances.    Call the RJC office to reserve (306 232-4222).

- RJC GRADUATION DAY, Sunday, June 22.    

-- Baccalaureate Service, 10:30 am at Rosthern Mennonite Church (3016 - 5th Street).  Seating is reserved for 'grad parents/guardians' at the front of the church until 10:15 am.  Extended family and friends will be seated behind the pews reserved for grad parents/guardians.  Everyone is welcome.

-- Graduation Exercises, 2:30 pm:  Grad Parents/Guardians and Graduates need to be in the rehearsal hall at 2:00 pm sharp.  The Class of 2014 picture is taken at that time (for yearbook, school records and Alumni Bulletin purposes).  During the Graduation Exercises grad parents/guardians sit with their student at the front of the gymnasium in designated seats.  Extended family and friends can choose their own seating behind this section.   Everyone is welcome.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

- RJC CHOIR CD:     Every year an RJC Choir CD is produced, featuring choir highlights from the past year.  This year's choir CD is now available online at CDBaby.com.   Search for Rosthern Junior College there.   Cost is $10 online, or purchase a $10 download card from RJC (which allows you to purchase without setting up an account or giving credit card information over the internet).

- RJC ADMISSIONS:  Do you know someone entering grade 10, 11 or 12 this fall that you think would be interested in RJC?   Please encourage them to contact Valerie White in Admissions (306 232-4222; email val@rjc.sk.ca) to learn more about RJC.  Summer tours are available upon request.  More information can be found on our website www.rjc.sk.ca  

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Feel free to call the school if you have questions about any of the above items or events.

Please check the RJC website at www.rjc.sk.ca for weekly updates, choir and sports schedules, calendar of upcoming events and other school information.

Junior Senior 2014

The 'Juniors' (the grade 11 and 10 students) spent the last few weeks secretly preparing a special evening for the 'Seniors' ( the grade 12 students) .  This event marks the beginning of the final stage of the 2013-2014 school year.  The juniors chose a 50's  theme for this event.  The dining hall was transformed into a 50's diner where homemade burgers, poutine, hotdogs and onion rings satisfied our appetites.   What better than  ice cream sundaes to finish off a great meal?  

Servers at the 50's Diner.

Manny and Joe were MC's 

The kitchen staff out did themselves once again!

Enjoying the meal!

The grade 12 appreciation ceremony followed the wonderful meal that was prepared by our own kitchen staff.  The grade 12 students were presented with a gold record inscribed with words of appreciation and thanks for their part in making the school year unique.  

Kathleen

Shane

Students who have attended RJC for 3 years were given the opportunity to shared a special memory from their time here at RJC.  

Hope sharing a funny soccer story.

Tandy shared a grade 10 retreat memory.

The audience was entertained by students reminiscing about their time at RJC.

3rd year students holding their 'Album of 3rd year stories'.

The celebration continued with a sock hop in the gym.  

The music was provided by Gabby, Brandon and Ahren.

A lot of energy and calories were burnt during the evening.

The evening continued with a scavenger hunt.  The students followed clues around the school and campus to reveal a secret code to help them find the prize.  The evening ended with soda floats in the dining hall.