RJC Update June 18-23

Students are busy studying and writing exams, and Wednesday evening is the official dress rehearsal for "HMS PINAFORE".  It has been a busy, exciting week already!    

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. 

The rest of the week will go something like this:

THURSDAY:

- Youth Night performance of the RJC musical "HMS PINAFORE", beginning at 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.  

FRIDAY: 

- Exams are finished by noon, and students pack and clean in the afternoon.  The 2012-2013 yearbooks are handed out once cleaning is complete.

- Public performance of  "HMS PINAFORE" beginning at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are still available for Friday evening.

SATURDAY: 

- Decade reunion groups meet on campus and around the Rosthern area during the day (1953, 1963, 1973, 1983, 1993, 2003).

- The Alumni Association hosts a supper at 6:00 pm in the RJC Dining Hall, for alumni and decade reunion groups.

- Public performance of  "HMS PINAFORE" beginning at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are still available for Saturday evening.

- Take-down of the set following the performance, and resetting of the gym for the graduation service.  

GRADUATION SUNDAY:

- Baccalaureate Service at Rosthern Mennonite Church, 10:30 am:    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.  Graduates need to be at the church by 9:45 am. The church will fill up quickly, so please try to be seated between 10:00 and 10:15 am.  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.  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 2013 CHOIR CD:  The Choir CDs will be available for purchase during the intermission at the evening performances of "HMS PINAFORE" for $15.

- Digital Download Pption.  If you prefer a digital copy of the RJC 2013 Choir CD, you can purchase a digital download on CDBaby (the download album is $10).  Go to the following link to purchase:   www.cdbaby.com/cd/rosthernjuniorcollegecho

- 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  

Again, please help us keep RJC a scent-free environment this weekend as we gather for the various events taking place on campus.   

If you have any questions, please call the office.

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Rosthern Junior College

office@rjc.sk.ca

www.rjc.sk.ca

306 232-4222

306 232-5250 Fax

Chapel Review Weekending June 14th

 Chapel Report

Friday June 14, 2013

As our school year comes to an end, so does our chapel program.  On June 10^th Principal Jim Epp used chapel time to outline grad week expectations for the students.  He also encouraged students to stay focused, make wise decision, and finish strong. 

On June 11^th the staff announced the winners of the ‘Record Setting Spectacular’ student fundraiser, and then students were dismissed to attend their final committee meetings for the year.  This gave the Faith and Life Committee time to prepare for their final chapel on June 13 where they gave an overview of the year and read some student responses to Psalm 23 “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want”, this year’s faith and Life theme.  Both students and staff were amazed with the depth of student reflection.  Thank you to the Faith and Life Committee for an excellent job coordinating chapels this year. 

Next year's Faith and Life coordinators, Gabby and Benjamin end chapel with a prayer.

On June 12^th athletic director Adam Ens featured highlights from our spring sports: badminton and track and field.  As is tradition, this event was followed by donuts in the rehearsal hall.  

On June 14^th  was Staff Awards Chapel.  The assembly began with the presentation of certificates for students who met Community Involvement Standards for the year.  Students meet the standards by getting points for their involvement in school events where participation is voluntary.  The staff also presented five Grade 12 plaques that awarded annually to graduating students for excellence in the arts, academics, athletics and community leadership.  A  Co-Presidents plaque is also awarded to the out-going co-presidents who this year were Jay Warkentin and Eric Epp.  Eric Epp and Crystal Lau shared the Arts plaque, Nicole Brockman was awarded the academic plaque, Liam Peters and (six-time bronze medalist in his two years at RJC) received the athletic plaque, and Jaye Warkentin received the Leadership in Community plaque for her contributions to the RJC community throughout her two years at RJC. 

On June 17 was our final chapel of the year.  RJC Alumni President, Denelda Fast, welcomed the graduates to the alumni association and on our final chapel day and presented them each with an RJC key chain, compliments of the alumni association.  Spiritual Life Coordinator Ryan Wood closed the chapel with a final benediction.  This wrapped up a busy chapel year.  Thank God for his blessing on us throughout the year and thank you to all who made chapels a meaningful experience for all of us at RJC this year! 

RJC Community Involvement Certificate Recipients 2012/2013

“Let us not grow weary in doing good…”  (Gal. 6:9)

Gold Standard (25 points)

Laura Ayres     

Josef Beug      

Kyla Boldt      

Laura Buhler  

Shenyce Buhler 

Ryan Dickinson

Haley Enns

Cheyenne Epp

Eric Epp

Landon Falconer

Robert Fitzgerald

Kenna Forrester

Jenae Funk

Jake Garnett

Joe Hachachena

Travis Hebert

Nathan Hebert

Nick Hawrishok

Lyndsey Hildebrandt

Josh Isaak

Brandon Janzen

Morgan Klinger

Crystal Lau

Phoenix Li

Mieke Malan

Brett Martens

Tyler Martens

Gabby Martin

Paradise McDaniel

Mackenzie Nicole

Sarah Olfert

Say Eh Htoo  

Liam Peters

Sandy Peters

Leah Pomedli

Dan. Reimer

Kathleen Regier

Alyssa Roy

Benjamin Schulz

Matthew Stefaniuk

Jaye Warkentin

Meghan Wiens

Ryan Wiens

Silver Standard (20 points)

Nicole Brockman

Lauren Hooge

Hayley Johnston

Mikayla Neudorf

Dria Schlichemeyer

Bronze Standard (15 points)

Hope Barilla  

Kelsey Dueck

Cody Epp

Kelsey Epp

Vichael Ho

Ashley Kowalczyk

Zoe Kostuchuk

Phoebe Lau

Trissy Murphy

Katie Mason

Matt. Remenda

Derek Reimer

Record Breaking Spectacular - May 30th

Students formed teams to square off against each other in the Record Breaking Spectacular Student fundraiser.  Students raised over $7000!  It was a great afternoon full of good natured competition, good weather, and good spirit.  Prizes were awarded in various categories.

Team 'Wild Women' - Most Money raised!

Team 'Technicolor Tiger Tamers' - Most Enthusiastic!

Team 'D.S.' - Most Sponsors!

Team ' Larry's Laughing Llamas' - Most Record's Set!

Team 'Marvelous Wizards of Funk' - Most Enthusiastic!

There were 12 challenges to face during the afternoon of competition.  Well done students, we had a great afternoon! 

"Bucket Head" Challenge

"Face the Cookie" Challenge

"Water Bomber" Challenge

"Tiger Woods" Challenge

"Over Easy" Egg Challenge

"Redneck Lawndart" Challenge

"Tea Tossing" Challenge

"Elephant March Relay" Challenge

Junior Senior - 'Paper Bag' Prom 2013

The grade 11 and 10 classes treated the Grade 12 class to an evening out!  They planned the annual Junior Senior event to celebrate the contributions that the grade 12 class  have made in the 2012-2013 school year.  The theme for the evening was 'Paper Bag Prom'.  While the Grade 12's dressed formally for the evening the junior classes dressed in the tackiest outfits they could find.  After an elaborate feast prepared by out kitchen staff the entire student body travelled to Mar's 3-D Mini Golf in Saskatoon.  After a fun evening they returned to cap off the evening by having tributes to each individual member of the grade 12 class.

'Paper Bag Prom'

Celebrating over delicious appetizers

3-D Mini golfing

Third year memories

Kelsey shares a memory

Morgan honors Tyler

Ryan honors sister Meghan

Morgan and Joe wrap up the evening.

Chapel Review weekending June 7th

Chapel Report

Friday June 6, 2013

SRC/DC elections were held over three chapel periods in the first week of June.  Thank you to all the candidates and congratulations to next year’s student leaders! Laura and Matt will share Co-president responsibilities for the 2013-2014 school year!

  

On June 4, Nicole Brockman and Tyler Martens shared the final grade 12 chapel of the year.  The entire grade 12 class was publicly thanked for their meaningful reflections from the year. 

On June 6 we were visited by Bethany College and by Robert Koop, campus director for the Navigators on the University of Saskatchewan campus.  Mr. Koop challenged our students to consider their life at university as Daniel did while in Babylonian captivity, and to carry their values with them as they leave RJC.

Representatives from Bethany College

Robert Koop

- Ryan Wood

RJC Update June 4-11

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Friday & Saturday, June 7 & 8 - Provincial Track & Field Meet at Gutheridge Field, Moose Jaw.  Congratulations to Kelsey Dueck, Haley Enns and Liam Peters who qualified to compete in the Provincial Track & Field Championships this coming weekend.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

1. Final Semester II Exams - June 18-21.

2. Youth Night performance of "HMS PINAFORE", June 20, 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 (office@rjc.sk.ca) if you want to bring a youth group or perspective students to this performance. 

3. Public performances of "HMS PINAFORE", June 21 & 22, 7:30 pm  - Tickets are available for both evenings.  All seats are numbered and must be reserved in advance ($15 each).   

4. RJC GRADUATION, Sunday, June 23.  

-- Baccalaureate Service at Rosthern Mennonite Church, 10:30 am:    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.  

-- Graduation Exercises, 2:30 pm:  Grad Parents/Guardians and Graduates need to be in the rehearsal hall at 2:00 pm sharp Grad Sunday afternoon.  The Class of 2013 picture is taken at that time (for yearbook, school records, newspaper 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. 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

- RJC 2013 CHOIR CD:  Every year an RJC Choir CD is produced, featuring choir highlights from the past year.  You can pre-order your copy by calling or emailing the RJC Office ($15 – Visa or MasterCard accepted).  The CDs will be distributed during exam week, and available for purchase during the performances of "HMS PINAFORE" and on grad weekend.

- 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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Chapel Review Weekending May 31

Chapel Report

Friday May 31, 2013

Meghan Wiens and Sarah Rislund shared their grade 12 chapels this week.  Well done girls!

Meghan

Sarah

Along with grad, students were also thinking of next year on Wed. May 29 as SRC staff coordinator Karalee Kuny gave the details for next week’s SRC/Dorm Council elections.  All the best to those students running!  On May 30 Katie Wiebe joined us from Shekinah Retreat Centre to lead some camp songs and talk about the opportunities for young people at Camp Shekinah.  She also thanked our students for volunteering during the recent flood. 

Katie Wiebe

The Faith and Life Committee lead chapel on May 31 and encouraged students through song and skit as well as a thanksgiving exercise where students wrote down things they are thankful for from this year.  Only one month to go; let’s keep our eye on the prize!   

Kenna and Kathleen

Faith and Life with a skit.  Kenna, Eric and Josef.

- Ryan Wood