
Student-leaders prepare for Year
August 19, 2021
Student Government Council Camp Held August 16th Through August 18th
This week RHS held its annual Student Government Council Camp on Monday, August 16th through Wednesday, August 18th. The first two days of the camp focused on team building and bonding and the third day included a collaboration day with the Band Camp to work on student leadership skills. Students were able to improve communication, teamwork, and leadership skills as well as bond as a council. SGC facilitated student-run workshops and even a workshop led by RHS SGC alumni. Maddie Smith hosted a workshop that focused on communication. Ngan Nguyen ran a workshop that narrowed in on listening skills and teamwork. Maria Pala organized a workshop with a focal point of logic and communication to complete a common goal.
Some of the highlights of the camp were:
Self-improvement Leadership Workshop
Time management workshop
Discussion of fundraisers
Space tag activity
Committee Chants
Committee War Games featuring Crack an Egg, Oreo Minute to Win it, and Water Balloon Toss
A Scavenger Hunt
The following students participated in SGC Camp this year.
Chelsea Amaral, Avery Burke, Joshua Campoverde, Benjamin Carpine, Nicole Cedrone, Emily Costa, Emilee Dunham, Kaileigh Fulton, Simon Ghebremariam,Callie Gillan, Shannon Gustin, Ava Hagan, Logan Hatch, Nevaeh Jolliemore, Olivia Jones, Megan Joyce, Ava LaBollita, Carolayne Lage, Sophie Levy, Madison Lorgeree, Abbie Loughlin, Mary McPartlin, Corinne Medford, Lina Nassif, Ngan Nguyen, Maria Pala, Rose Ripley, Madison Smith, Hope Sylvester, and Evonne Woodfin.
Students are encouraged to get involved with Student Government Council throughout the school year. To join Student Government Council, please contact advisors Ms. Bartoloni (kbartoloni@rocklandschools.org) and Ms. Penney (kpenney@rocklandschools.org). A special thank you to advisors Ms. Bartoloni and Ms. Penney for working with the kids to organize the successful camp!
Band Camp Held August 18th Through August 20th
RHS Students participated in the annual Band Camp on Wednesday, August 18th through Friday, August 20th. During the three-day music and leadership workshop, students practiced sectionals, performed a group rehearsal, engaged in a joint leadership seminar with Student Government Council, and learned Parade Fundamentals. Students also practiced show tunes, stand tunes, and parade tunes. All the students put forth a great effort.
The following students should be commended for actively participating in Band Camp.
Kathleen Nee - Musical Director
Sophia Aifa
Hannah Ivil
Emma Krog
Zac Harrington
Logan Hatch
Leah Leonard
Daniel O'Brien
Adam Pollard
Conor Quackenbush
Special Guest - Eve Piazza
A special thank you to the RHS Music Boosters for their support of the Band Camp and Ms. Crook and Mr. Piazza for their organization of the camp!
The SGC and Band Camps united to spend the afternoon together!
On Wednesday, August 18th, the SGC and Band camps united in a leadership workshop run by band teacher Lindsey Crook. Together band and SGC students identified different strengths and weaknesses and learned about the difference between giving praise vs. encouragement to their peers. Mr. Piazza gave a lesson on participating in a drum circle using African Drums! After the students bonded over some trivia games and Kona ice!
Rockland High School
Principal
Email: jharrison@rocklandschools.org
Website: https://www.rocklandschools.org/o/rockland-high
Location: 52 Mackinlay Way, Rockland, MA, USA
Phone: 781-871-0541
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