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Issue 7, Volume 27

Class of

Seniors last day: June 1

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2016

Senior Edition

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Valedictorian

Salutatorian

Our class of 2016’s valedictorian is Eryn VanderVlucht. While maintaining a 4.302 GPA, VanderVlucht played varsity softball, was a secretary in Student Assembly, and a member of the Travel Club and National Honor Society. On top of that, outside of school, she volunteered at Focus Hope, the Hazel Park Animal Shelter, and was a pitching coach on multiple occasions. VanderVlucht will be attending Albion College for four years, then transfer to Michigan State University to become a veterinarian. While in college, she will major in biology with concentration in pre-veterinary medicine. Eryn plans to continue volunteering while in college. “Work hard and get involved, because if you don’t you’ll regret it,” VanderVlucht said.

3. Morgan Barbret will be attending Central Michigan University. Barbret plans to double major in English literature and psychology. She plans to become a motivational speaker and a life coach. While attending RHS, Barbret was in JV softball, varsity softball, marching band, Envirothon, Tectonic Leadership, Pep Band, symphonic band, jazz band, National Honor Society, newspaper, and news and broadcasting 2. Barbret also participated in leadership conferences including MyLead, L-Camp, National Student Leadership Conference, Tetonic Leadership, Positive Diversity, and many others. Barbret maintained a 4.171 GPA.

6. Austin Terry plans on attending Wayne State University to pursue a career in chemical engineering. In RHS, he has been in auto shop for three years putting engines together and working on cars for Autorama. He also participated in the Drive One after school program. His GPA was 4.05.

9. McKenzie Garbarino plans on attending Oakland University to major in pre-physician assistant to become a Physician Assistant. She also plans to minor in psychology. McKenzie took part in RHS marching band where she was trumpet section leader. Her GPA was 4.005.

Constance Birchall is our class of 2016’s salutatorian. She ended her high school career with a GPA of 4.186. While in school, Birchall was in HEAT club, marketing, a volunteer volleyball coach, and also worked at the Roseville Recreation Center. Birchall will be attending Aurora University in Illinois to major in business administration and management, with a minor in philosophy. Birchall plans to become a wedding planner. “Go to all the football games; it might be cold, but that’s what you’re going to remember after you graduate,” Birchall said.

4. Amanda Schultz was section leader in marching band, and was in Drama Society. Schultz will be attending Central Michigan University to major in electrical engineering, and minor in computer science. Schultz maintained a GPA of 4.110.

5. Alyssa Schultz was on the dance team, symphonic choir, Dazzle! show choir, chorales, and Drama Society, who mostly recently played Sandy Dumbrowski in spring the play Grease. Schultz will also attend Central Michigan University, to study general education. Schultz finished high school with a GPA of 4.095.

7. Madison Wyatt plans on finishing her Associates of Arts degree through the Early College program of Macomb Community College. After Macomb, she plans on transferring to Oakland University to major in elementary education. Outside of school, she works as an Administrative Assistant at Surface Protection International. Her GPA was 4.047.

8. Lucinda Vang will be attending Eastern Michigan University to major in Dietetics. She aspires to become a dietician after her studies. While at RHS, Vang participated in the journalism program for four years. She became Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper staff her senior year. She also participated in French club and RHS cares. Lucinda’s GPA 4.010.

10. Amber Bianga will be attending Oakland University to major in Nursing and minor in psychology. At RHS she enjoyed being in choir. Bianga’s GPA was 3.999.

Where are we going? 3

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY

GRAND VALLEY-STATE UNIVERSITY

SAGINAW VALLEY-STATE UNIVERSITY

MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

BAKER COLLEGE

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES

ALBION COLLEGE EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Albion: Eryn VanderVlucht Artenas Anderson

Clark Atlanta University: Ike Hall

Aurora University: Constance Birchall

College of Creative Studies: Phoenix Suits

Baker: Daniel Gavran Brandon Kowalski Colin McGarey Violeta Nicovic Corey Boling Central Michigan University: Jake Gray Alyssa Schultz Amanda Schultz Lucas Hildinger Joshua Kovach Steven Ardis Morgan Barbret Brendan Shiemke Jennifer Vandro Rachael Weldon Mendejah Abram Joseph Foster Troy Frank Kyle Houvener

Culinary Institute of Michigan: Demetria Chaney Sharon Harris Eastern Michigan University: Lucinda Vang Ryan Flanigan Ferris State University: Johnnie Jones Grand Valley-State University: Tyranisha Stubbs-Ashley Curtis Mack Zack Mroz Kellogg Community College: Matt Fowler

Maccomb Community College: Brenden Stimson Brandon Loepp Taylor Rice Kayla Cranston Dana Gruszczynski Tyler Farley Cheyenne Parson Cheyanne Moody Isabella Bolish Joshua Beaulieu Jame Jarvis Nathan Williams Xavier Bell Taylor Conn Cathrine Evola Amaya Powell-Barnes Destiny Rodriguez Jerry Howell Amber Weller Stephen Moore Adam Cornett Amaretta Hudson Jamie Jarvis Jared Osentoski John Purdue Jillian Sova Jacob Vsaquez Marica Gaines Alexus Fulgiam Devin Lawler

Shannon Riley Markieta Moore Nakira Mabone Uriah Wilson Matthew Purifoy Robert Thompson Desiree Sedrowski Kasey Connor Destiny Roosevelt Naomi Grove Destiny Rodriguez Marines: Alex Grunow Tony Phan Malone University: Zak Hill MIAT: Jacob Greggo Jacob Moore Michigan Air National Guard: Samuel Heaton Michigan State University: Elijah Davis Richard Campbell Jonny Richards

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

Mott Community College: Evan Gates Navy: Emily Spears Oakland Community College: Destiny Malone McKenize Garbarino Mary Domina Samantha Wood Oakland University: Robert Gustafson A’Mari Traylor Juan Ruiz Saginaw Valley State University: Cy’an Chastine Derek Lett-Banks Specs Howard: John Mitchell U.S. Air Force: Nathan Sturgeon James Macosko-Junge U.S. Army: Mykul Schalm

University of Michigan Dearborn: Alantra Hopper Wayne State University: Alyssa Chapin Jaicee Partridge-Axon Jenna Stanley Asia Dean Danielle Johnson Justin Lewis Kyle Lorntzen Tayler Mccullum Fatimah Odeh Danielle Johnson Andrew Edwards D’Avonne Walker-Jordan Western Michigan University: De’Asia Jones Atoy Stokes Wilberforee University: Daylon Harris Work Force: General Motors Deshawn Susko

4 Senior Farewells *Mary Domina: -To friends: You know I love to bother you, but because of that bothering we had great memories together. P.S. Amber I will forever miss your squeaks. -To teachers: Thank you for helping me grow and realize my dreams. Mrs. D. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be in your class and going to the schools and helping the kids. -Senior wills: Stay close to your friends because they are the ones there to support you. They have a shoulder for you to cry on. *Cheyenne Marchesani -To friends: Stay golden pony boy. -To teachers: Keep doing what you’re doing. Some kids will come around the others are a lost cause. -Senior wills: I want to leave some of my hope, because the lower classmen are going to need it. *Amber Weller -To friends: To all my friends thank you all for being there for all four years. Also good luck with the future. -To teachers: Thank you all for everything. -Senior wills: Take life one step at a time and go with the flow. *William Walk -To friends: Don’t do drugs and live your life to the fullest. -To teachers: Help as many students as possible. -Senior wills: Don’t have one but dream big. *Phoenix Suits -To friends: I love you guys and I will not miss you because I’ll still you see you a lot. Also thanks for putting up with me being Jason Todd trash. -To teachers: I will visit you. Be prepared. -Senior wills: “I came into this world covered in someone else’s blood, I’m going out the same way.” Nix 2016 *John Purdue -To friends: Sorry for kicking you so much. -To teachers: Sorry for what you have to deal with. -Senior wills: The roof may not be my son but I will raise it. *Richie Campbell -To friends: Just a message to all my friends, thanks for helping me become the person I am today. -To teachers: Mr. Komarowski is probably one of the realest teacher in the school right now. Thank you Mr. K for always keeping it 100. -Senior wills: I have to will my knowledge to Joe Kovolchik, he’s gonna need it. *Aliyah Gray -To friends: Sharron Harris thank you for helping my breaking out of my shell. I love you! And Alexis, thanks for always being real, love you. -To teachers: Mrs. Houghton, Mrs. Coppola , and Mrs. D I love you guys thank you for pushing me. -Senior wills: I don’t know, if I ever get famous or just rich I still love my city. *Matt Fowler -To friends: My bestfriend Evan Gates, we will meet again next year, “battle of the best friends.” -To teachers: Cabarris! I’m gone miss your bald head self next year. -Senior wills: I’m passing down my catcher swag to Kyle Evans! Wear it well my friend. *Shawna Brandt -To friends: Thank you guys for making high school the best it could possibly be for me, y’all know who you are, love you guys! -To teachers: Every teacher I had made an impact on my life and I thank you guys for that, sorry you had to put up with me. -Senior wills: I leave my cheer skills and loud mouth to my cheer sisters. *Chris May -To friends: Find your purpose in life and pursue it. Dedicate yourself to achieving those goals that you set. -To teachers: To all my teachers, farewell. It was a long run those four years of high school. Keep up the good work. *Tyra Stubbs -To friends: To all of my friends who have always stuck with me: Brooke, Ashley, Lucinda, Alyssa, Jenna and Curtis. Thank you for making high school bearable. To all my new friends, the animal kingdom, band, newspaper, media I will miss you guys especially my animals in color guard! <3 -To teachers: Mrs. Jordan, Thank you for prepping me for life after high school and being an amazing person to talk to and learn from!

Mr. Moore even though you betrayed me I will still miss your witty comments and pranking you at your door. And my BFF P.J. :) Mrs. Drouin, thank you for making high school a fun experience by encouraging me to join newspaper, I don’t know how I would’ve made it through without this class. Mr. Randolph although I only had you for one trimester you were always very nice to me and I was very appreciative of that and I will miss you. I’ll miss you all -Senior wills: I leave color guard to the next captains Jada and Shyanne and I leave my fanny pack to Jada, make sure you keep them in shape and working hard Love you guys, I’ll miss you! I leave marching band to Rachel Orler, I know you’ll do great!

you! -To teachers: Randolph: thank you for being an awesome teacher. Cabarris: thanks for all the memories made. -Senior wills: Leaving behind the memory of having me as a student? Athlete.

*Nicholas Rayba -To friends: Josh, Brand, Austin, Don, Asian, Kyle, Justin, MK and my girl Meg. You already know… Surfs up Bros. -To teachers: I love all of you. Best teachers hands down.

*Jennifer Vandro -To friends: Thank you to everyone that made high school the most memorable years of my life. -To teachers: Mattison-Thank you for introducing me to my dream job, and always being there to talk to whenever I wasn’t feeling my best. -Senior wills: Maddie Kurtz and Puckett- I will you my band locker even though we share it now and my intelligence you guys need it.

*Megan Grabowski -To friends: Nice knowin ya! I’ll never see you again. -To teachers: Thanks for everything that you have done for me. I’ll always remember you! *Michaela Zohr -To friends: Maddie and Eryn: thanks for sticking with me the past six years. Michael: thanks for putting up with me. Connie and Tammia: you’re great. -To teachers: Mrs. Kosinki and Mr. Clulo: Thanks for helping me be myself. Verkeyn: Thanks for teaching me to be outgoing throughout the past six years -Senior wills: I leave the Panther Den to the marketing class of 2017, enjoy it, work hard. *Tammia Dubose -To friends: My mains: Daisey, Obie, Con Bon, Zohr, E Harris, Eryn (when she’s nice), James Van Gorder, gonna miss that smile, that’s basically it. -To teachers: I won’t be petty Mr. Grommons even though I couldn’t do omlette day year. But I moved passed that, thank you for your kindness. -Senior wills: “Don’t do bad things, just fit in be REAL not FAKE” *Cole Bratten -To friends: Shout out to Tommy Butler, Adam Cornett, and Troy Frank for being good friends through out high school. -To teachers: Mr. Clulo’s the coolest. *Matthew Purifoy -To friends: See you around. It was a good four years. Shout out to Jacob Fields and Uriah Wilson. -To teachers: Shout out to Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Zekindweed, Mrs. Brussow, Mr. Reinowski, and Mr. Clulo. *Hunter Broxson -To friends: Thanks to Seamus, Jay, Trish, Austin, Steven, and so many more for amazing time here. -To teachers: I want to thank Mrs. Pesek, Mrs. Collias, and Mr. Lamberti for being truly amazing teachers. -Senior wills: Your never alone in this world because your friends are always there for you. *Kiara Fluker -To friends: I hope we stay friends through out college as well. Some of you are the best! -To teachers: Thank you for everything, goodbye! *Elijah Davis -To friends: I love you all, thanks for the memories, wolf pack forever. -To teachers: Thank you for helping me because the great individual I am today. -Senior wills: I will the wolf pack to Marcus Fresch. I will My greatness to all the underclassmen. Hopefully you guys can be as great as me. *Amna Lodhi -To friends: Thank you for making my four years of high school, especially senior year, so memorable. I hope we all stay close even after graduation. -To teachers: Mr, Marzec, swim class would’ve been so horrible if you weren’t my teacher. Thank you for always brightening my day and making me laugh -Senior wills: I’m passing my positive attitude to Lauren May. You’re gonna need it in aerobics class when I’m gone. *Daija Hamilton -To friends: It is not a lot of you, but to the ones I have had throughout the years, you have made my high school years memorable & lit! Going to miss some of

*Rebecca Clark -To friends: I’m going to miss Miranda Pipkin, Katti, Tazz, Tionna,Chanel, Brandi, Mykeya, and Devon. You guys have been the best. I’m so thankful for you guys. Thanks for being there for me. I love you. -To teachers: Thank you for all that the teachers did for me and getting me to where I am today. I’m thankful for all of you.

*Markieta Moore -To friends: It has been a great experience with you all and I wish you all the best! -To teachers: Thanks for all the encouragement and support. -Senior wills: To have better food. *Uriah Wilson -To friends: I want to say thanks to all of my friends for being there for me. -To teachers: I want to say thanks to Ms. Brussow for everything you have done and thanks to Mrs. Bond. *Troy Frank -To friends: To everybody that I have enjoyed talking to, hanging with, and shared memories with, I wish you all the best lives moving forward. -To teachers: Thank you to every one of my teachers for dealing with my friends and I good luck with all these kids rolling on to their futures. -Senior wills: I leave all the hard work to Tony Dombrowski; it’s your problem now. I leave all my unfinished work, unfinished. *Jimmy Junge -To friends: Have fun when I am gone. -To teachers: Thanks for putting up with me. *Skyler DeWitt -To friends: Stay out of trouble. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. Please be safe, get good grades, and well, just enjoy high school. -To teachers: Thanks for helping me get through the rough years and thanks for the education. Special thanks to my TC teacher. *Matt Dalton -To friends: I love you all. *Tommy Butler -To friends: To Cole, thanks for being my best friend! Shout out to the A lunch squad. -Senior wills: Nothing, I keep all of it. I take it with me to the grave. *Jacob Korber -To friends: I love you guys. Stay lit. -To teachers: Thank you Mr. K & Diebold, you guys made school a lot more fun & easier. -Senior wills: I leave you guys all my missing homework. *Dev’Ron Daniels -To friends: Keep doing what y’all doing. Don’t let nobody stop y’all from getting this money. -To teachers: Thanks for the time y’all spent on me. -Senior wills: Chanel Smith, You get all my coolness at love. *Ian Gardner -To friends: It has been a great ride through high school and I made a lot of friends. Friends that I have known for 1 year or since first grade. -To teachers: I have had great teachers throughout high school like: Ms. Allen, Ms. Kosinski, Mr. Holmes, and Mr. Diebold. *Jacob Vasquez -To friends: To all my friends, our moments together won’t be lost and I wish you safe travels. -To teachers: Thanks for teaching me all these awesome things. I will visit when I can. -Senior wills: To all my friends and teachers, I leave you guys hope and joy. May our paths cross again.

Senior Farewells 5 *Daniel Radcliff -To friends: Thank you, thanks you for being my friends and staying loyal to me, and not being fake. Squad.

*Morgan Barbret -To friends: Jennifer Vando, despite our differences no one has had my back throughout high school more than you have. I love you best friend.

*Adam Cornette -To friends: Stay alive. Do not drive while having drinks. -To teachers: Y’all good. Y’all loyal, I appreciate y’all. -Senior wills: My left leg goes to science; my 3rd leg goes to all the ladies needing some love.

*Rachel Weldon -To friends: Curtis Mack you are crazy! -To teachers: E. Matt you’re great. Verkeyn….eh I guess you’re cool too! -Senior wills: To whoever wants my deck, take it and whoever has to work capps in the den, good luck.

*Cheyanne Moody -To friends: I will miss my friends, especially Madison Young and Isabella Bolish. Also being in school with you guys was cool. Thank you for being friends. -To teachers: Thank you for all the teachers who I’ve had. I will miss being in a class with all of you guys. Thank you for an eventful 2 ½ years. -Senior wills: I will say I want to leave behind hope. Hope you guys pass & succeed and you will. Don’t start arguments because that ruins your future. *Lucinda Vang -To friends: I will miss you all! Special thanks to: Violeta, Tyra, Catherine, Isabella, the little kiddo, Sarah Hoover, Karli, to the 2nd hour anatomy group, and Jenna. -To teachers: To every teacher that I’ve ever had, thank you for everything. Special thanks to Madame Bourgeois, Drouin, Pesek, Rawson, Reino, Wheeler, and Gabbard. -Senior wills: I leave behind…my position to the next editorin-chief. I wish you luck! *Daylon Harris -To friends: To my friends that never switched up on me, Charlie, Kiara, and Savannah. Endless love. -To teachers: To my teachers that always kept it real Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Scheff, Blackmer, and my parapors, word to yall! *Adam Walzak -To friends: Don’t do drugs. -To teachers: Mr. Blackmer thanks for being a great teacher and an even better friend. -Senior wills: Be smart, not dumb.

*Catherine Evola -To friends:Thank you to my closer friends who made high school tolerable: Isabella, Emily, Lucinda, and Lindsay. -To teachers: Shout out to all of the teachers that helped and supported me. Rhino, Mrs. Blake, and Pesek (you germaphobe). *Marcus Wiley -To friends: Don’t do anything that I wouldn’t. Y’all know I did a lot if you know me well. -Senior wills: Hopefully you get a student just like me *Leah -To friends: Stay fresh kiddos – Yung Broccoli -To teachers: Thanks for not failing me (: *Rebecca Clark -To friends: I’m going to miss you guys. Miranda Pipkin, Katti, Tazz, Tionna, Chanel, Brandi, Mykeya, and Devon, you guys have been the best. -I’m so thankful for you guys. Thanks for being there for me. I love you. -To teachers: Thank you for all you teachers did for me and getting me to where I am today. I’m thankful for all of you. -#thepartyneverstops -#staylit

*Josh Kovach

*Jerry Howell -To friends: To all my friends, it was cool chilling with y’all. We had our memories. -To teachers: I’d like to thank all my teachers for teaching me what I need to know as I enter my new life.

*Daisy H. -To friends: Stay strong, live on. Enjoy your college years and new experiences! -To teachers: Thank you for all your help. You really pushed me to be successful. *Curtis Mack -To friends: Greatly appreciate the friends that walked out with me in the end. -To teachers: Thank you Mrs. Jordan for everything you have done for me. -Senior wills: I will down my band locker to Rachel Orler, take care of it. The next person to get it is Chris Jackson. Take care of my band for me. *Asia Williams -To friends: Y’all was a major headache but I love all you guys. -To teachers: Shout out to Mrs. Bond and Mrs. Barruso *Courtney Hietikko -To friends: To those who I’ve created memories with, to those who have always treated me friendly, and who have supported me, thank you for an unforgettable 4 years of high school. -To teachers: To the teachers who showed me unconditional support, thank you for believing in me. -Senior wills: I’d like to give all my hope and faith to underclassmen. They need all that they can get to survive the next few years. Good luck! *Connie Birchall -To friends: To all my friends, you made my miserable four years here slightly more bearable. Thanks Darlings! -To teachers: Verkeyn- Congrats on teacher of the year. I know youre enjoying it. Grommons- Thanks for making junior amazing. -Senior wills: I leave some advice to all underclassmenDON’T DO DRUGS! Have a good life. *Brendan Shemike -To friends: Shoutout to Matt Jeff, Zak Carik, and Somes. Day one boys. -To teachers: Thank you E. Matt for keeping it real since i’ve had him as a teacher. -Senior wills: Ryan Shiemke, my brother, can now be called “Shem” instead of “baby Shem” now that I’ll be gone.

Staff List

Lucinda Vang – Editor-in-chief Zack Mroz – Managing Editor Jenna Stanley – Section Editor/ Layout Editor Karli Obriecht - Business Manager Stephen Moore - Web Design Editor Troy Frank - Sports Editor Anthony Dombrowski - Sports Editor Alana Carl - Copy Editor Courtney Hietikko - Copy Editor Curtis Mack - Copy Editor Jalissa Long-Jolley - Copy Editor TyraNisha Stubbs-Ashley - Copy Editor Kiara Fluker – Layout Assistant Sarah Drouin – Advisor

Staff Reporters Sarah Allen Morgan Barbret Isabella Bolish Joshua Kovach Tatyana Lewis Shyanne Methric Fatimah Odeh Rachel Shacklett Amber Weller Branden Zalewski Jasmine Zarves

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Masquerade Prom

This year, the senior class enjoyed a Masquerade themed prom. The event was put on by the Junior Prom Commitee, and masks were provided by the RHS student assembly. Barrister Gardens, where the prom was held, catered the event; and the DJs kept the dance floor full all night.This was a night to remember for everyone who attended. TyraNisha StubbsAshley Copy Editor

In Memoriam 7 As the commencement ceremony of the graduating class of 2016 gets closer, our hearts are still heavy. The graduating class, along with the rest of RHS will continue to remember and honor Joe Manfreda and Julius Jones. They will be deeply missed, but will always be in our hearts.

Joeseph Manfreda

It was an emotionally difficult time for our community when Joe Manfreda passed away. Anyone will agree that he was taken too soon from us, but in his short 16 years, he positively affected every person’s life he encountered. Manfreda was number one in the class, slated to be the valedictorian. There was no doubt that Manfreda worked hard in everything he pursued. Manfreda was a wrestler, ran track and cross country, and more than excelled in his academics. He was always full of energy and had a huge heart. No matter what it was, Manfreda would always go the extra mile to help others, or even just to see someone else smile. The Dream Dash was renamed in his honor, The Joe Manfreda Dream Dash. Also a scholarship, “You’ve Got a Friend In Me”, was named after him.

Julius Jones

Death of anyone is a horrific tragedy. It is worse when it is unexpected, and it is someone else’s fault. Julius Jones was an 18-year-old senior at RHS, looking forward to graduating and joining the military. Unfortunately, on March 12 around 1:40 a.m., he was taken away due to a tragic drunk driving accident. There were a total of four people inside the 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII; two former students: Keyon Simmons and Dante Carson and one other current student, Marcus Wiley. In remembrance of Jones, SADD dedicated a brick in the athletic stadium so that Jones will forever be remembered along with the lives he had touched. It reads: “In Memory of Julius Jones Class of ’16.”

Letters from the Editors

Lucinda Vang “Mom, it’s 7:25! Let’s Editor-in-Chief go! We have to drop off Austin at the middle school first and then you can drop me off at the high school.” That right there was the beginning of my high school experience, and within a blink of an eye, it is now at its final stages holding onto many memories that were created in-between. My freshman year is the basis of who I am today as I took French 3 and journalism. In French 3, I found a class that resembled family to me as everyone eventually got to know each other. We bonded over Les Misérables, and always said “Oh mon dieu!” whenever Madame Bourgeois assigned those written paragraphs that we had to write all in French. I loved being in French 3 so much that I even took French 4 my sophomore year. While being in French 3 and 4, I am really thankful for both Madame Bourgeois and Kylie Green. Madame always encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and get to know other people in the class which made me less timid, while Kylie really helped me get through French 4 as we were the only two sophomores in there. Also in freshman year, I took journalism as it was recommended so that I can take newspaper. I wanted to be in newspaper because I originally planned to become a photo-journalist, and I figured that it will be great as a foundation to my future career. Eventually, I realized that a photo-journalist was not the career for me but still continued taking newspaper because I loved writing. Writing was a way for me to express my feelings and say what I could not say without paper. Being in newspaper gave me many responsibilities, hardships, stress, and obstacles that I never thought I would face in my high school career, but I always just kept everything to myself, looked on the bright side, and faced my challenges. With those challenges that I had to face, I would compare it to how it would be in the real world because the real world is not going to be easy. There will be even more difficult challenges ahead. However, we cannot give up and keep on trying because eventually we will get there. Now, since it is my last year in high school, it is time for farewells and goodbyes. To Violeta, Isabella, Sarah Hoover, Catherine, Hannah Gordon, and Tyra, thank you all so much for sticking around since middle school! Even though we may not Dear PanZack Mroz Managing Editor ther Prowl Readers, These past four years in high school have been the best and worst of my life. There is no way you can predict how they will unfold. More than likely, you will lose friends, gain friends, and most importantly, change who you are. Well that can be good thing; it is crucial to be aware that changes you make are to better yourself. Whether it is changing the crowd you hang around, or “fix” your personality, do it for you and nobody else. I don’t know how much advice I can provide because to be honest, there is no way you can avoid the roller coaster that is high school. While there were plenty of bad times, high school was a lot of fun. It is very important to get involved in some way or another, and to make sure to balance school work and a social life. Going to football games, pep

talk on a daily basis, you guys were always there. Also, I am especially sorry and thankful towards Violeta, Isabella, and Catherine because I am always venting and ranting about my concerns and problems to you guys and you all just listen to it without complaining. Thank you so much for dealing with me for the past four years! Violeta, I also want to take this time to thank your family for always being so welcoming towards me. Also, from freshman to senior year orientation, it was an annual thing for me to go over to your house and knowing that it is not going to be an annual thing anymore, it kind of makes me sad. To Madame Bourgeois: Merci beacoup! I cannot thank you enough for everything within these four years. To Drouin: Gosh, thank you so much everything that you have done. Thank you for dealing with me for the past three to four years. To Ms. Pesek: I’m going to miss having talks with you. Thank you for always giving me advice and just being there whenever I had questions. To Reinowski: thank you for making chemistry entertaining, and believe it or not, chemistry did help me decide my career path. To Ms. King: thank you for always staying in touch and asking for updates on how I am doing. To Wheeler: sometimes the assignments are a lot to handle, but overall, I really enjoyed Anatomy & Physiology. I have learned, dissected, and discovered many interesting things that I have never done and learned before. Thank you! Lastly to Newspaper, I know and realize that I do not really have the best leadership qualities, make mistakes, and lack many other things but I am glad to have worked with wonderful editors and staffs who have those qualities to make up what I do not have. Even though we did not start off the year as great as we had hope for, each and every one of us editors really did try their hardest to guide us back on the right track. Overall, I’m thankful for each and every one of you guys for everything! Also, I know I was not the best, but thank you for dealing with me all year as Editor-in-Chief. Overall, my four years here at RHS have been quite an experience filled with memories, life lessons, and new friends. Thank you to everyone who has made my four years in high school memorable and entertaining. Until next time, Editor-in-Chief, Lucinda Vang

rallies, getting involved with clubs, running for Mock School Board and Student Government Day are all important, because those are the good memories you can cherish throughout life.

Friends and family are the only thing that can help you get through high school without going crazy. I have made some amazing friends that I couldn’t imagine not having. Thank you to everyone who has been there for me. Whether we are still friends or not, you have made a huge impact on my life. Thank you to Shyanne,

Josh, Eryn, and Curtis for getting me through high school. A special thank you to Mrs. Drouin. Thank you for being such an amazing teacher, and advisor. You were always there when I had a problem, even when you had a million other things to do. You helped me grow as a writer, leader, and person. I will miss you. I would also like to thank Mrs. Collias. Thank you for being the best teacher I have ever had. You helped me become the person I am today, and have taught me so many important life lessons. Goodbye, Roseville; thank you for nine great years. I will miss every single one of you as I move on to the next chapter of my life, but when one interesting chapter ends, another intriguing one starts. Sincerely, managing editor, Zack Mroz

Jenna Stanley Staff Reporter, Copy Editor, Section Editor, Page Editor, and Layout Editor

As I try to make it through the final days of high school, and I write this letter that will serve as my final words in this newspaper, the words that I always wanted to say seem to escape me. The way I had always imagined things going, and the way things actually went, are very different and I am still trying to process that. The upperclassmen always tell you that your senior year flies by, and you never truly understand that until you are a week away from graduation and feeling like you haven’t even started yet. I haven’t even started yet, in truth, because graduation from high school is not “the end” in any sense. I have yet to come near the beginning of the rest of my life; but I do feel like this school has helped prepare me for that transition. This school is the place where I have created some of my best work, my best piece is actually covering one of the walls of this school. I created so many great things here, and now I am ready to create even greater things elsewhere. I have been a part of this newspaper for three years. I skipped the position of staff reporter, and I went straight into being a copy editor in my first year. From there, I started doing layout and helped put together

the paper, and before I knew it I was doing a little bit of everything. Being in charge of making the paper look the way that it does has helped me try out something that I ended up really liking, and in turn helped me figure out what I want to do after high school. I’ve decided to attend Wayne State University to become an Art Director, and I owe a thanks to The Panther Prowl and Mrs. Rawson (Senior Art Seminar) for helping me come to that conclusion by making me realize my full potential. I owe another thank you to Mr. Randolph, who I have had as a teacher every single year of high school. You have made me realize that there is nothing I cannot do without enough time and effort. I’ve had some of the best times, and the worst times, of my teenage experience in this classroom; without it my entire high school career would have been very different. Whether that is a good thing or a bad thing, I don’t really know; but I’m thankful for the knowledge and experience I did end up getting.

As I reminisce the memories of first starting high school, I cannot help but feel nothing but pure nostalgia in reference to how far I have come academically and socially. Moving on to high school was not necessarily a challenge for me, but I was worried about losing the people who were in close proximity (teachers, friends, and other influential adults). But moving on was certainly not debatable, it was something I had to do. Rather change was a good or bad thing for me, that was a decision I had to make coming into high school. High school is something that cannot be redone. All of the memories and lessons learned while I was here each had a sentimental value that I would not go back to change. Band was a haven for me. I never aspired to pursue a career in it, but it was therapeutic to play my instrument and play with an ensemble that was just as passionate as me. It was certainly a pleasure being senior drum major for band. It brought out leadership skills in me that were a bit vague previously. Teaching me how to communicate in an effective way, how to have an influential character, and assert my firm belief that there is no “i” in teamwork. As for bowling, it was absolutely an amazing season. I am glad it was my senior year that we earned first place for states and I participated as a captain for the season. The team created a sense of camaraderie like no other, which I personally think is more important than any win. Lastly, newspaper. For the two years being in the class, it was certainly an amazing experience. I love to see everyone cohesively working together to get a job done. Mrs. Drouin definitely deserves a spot in my top five favorite teachers due to her ability to be there whenever I needed help with anything. It was more than just a class, but somewhere I really enjoyed being.

For thank you’s, I would like to thank Mrs. Jordan for being more than just an AP teacher, but someone I could actually express my concerns to. The lessons I have learned from my AP classes with you, has made me much more confident to go to college. I would also like to thank Ms. Leveck for making AP U.S. History so fun to learn. Your character and funny personality made the class easy going for everyone who took it. Thank you to Mr. Chesher and Mrs. Churchill for making me a much better musician that I could only imagine being. Getting a first division at states was definitely the pinnacle of my band experience in high school. Lastly, a big thank you to Mrs. Drouin for allowing me to take part in a class where expressing our opinions and voicing concerns is our job. Moreover, thank you for being an amazing teacher to me; I think highly of your character and willingness to persist no matter what. I would also like to thank my close friends: Rj, Jenn, Amanda, Alyssa, Stephen, Zack, Josh, Jozz, and others. And a big thank you to Tyra for bringing out an aspect of friendship that many do not get a chance to experience. We are certainly one of a kind. You are really great at distracting me from any problems I may be having, I absolutely appreciate that. Lastly, Morgan for being one of the greatest best friends anyone could ever dream of. High school is certainly what you make of it. No one decides whether you have a bad experience but you. Find a way to have fun and make the best of it because it will not last long. Take the bad moments as learning lessons and the good ones as keepsakes. Just remember, it is all about your attitude. Farewell, Copy Chief, Curtis Mack

Curtis Mack Copy Chief

Sincerely, the person who does everything, Jenna Stanley

“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.” -William Shakespeare

Teacher Throwback 9 Teacher Advice Mr. Smitka- “So, you’re a senior, and you’re graduating. Wahoo! Enjoy your summer, have fun with your friends, but guess what? Life is just starting for you. High school…bah, that was the easy part. Many of you will go on to further your education in college…prepare yourself for a future career. Don’t let that overwhelm you…my advice to you: When you get to college, get involved. It’s too big of an adventure to sit at home and become a bookworm. Now, yes, it’s important to study hard and to get good grades, but there is definitely an advantage to the social aspects of college as well. Join a club, rush a fraternity or sorority, become part of a student organization, play intramural sports…do something. High school, yes, those four years were fun, but you have a world of opportunity ahead of you. In these next few years, you will shape who you will become. College becomes a place where you can be you…and if you’re willing to step out of your comfort zone a little, it will let you become a better you: ready to take on the world as a successful adult one day. You’ll walk out of college, not only with a wealth of information crammed into your head, but hopefully great memories and worthwhile experiences that influenced you in many positive ways. Good luck and congrats on graduating seniors, because your life is just getting started. Do not waste it.”

Ms. King- “Do not stop doing things, keep learning, keep moving, and you will be successful.”

Mrs. Blake- “Do not lose your focus for anything, that is your greatest asset, no matter what you have planned.”

Mrs. Drouin- “Do the best you can to hang on to the close friendships you made in high school because you will treasure them later in life. It will make for good laughs later.”

Ms. Allen- “Make smart choices.”

Favorite Memories

Ms. Ventimiglia- “Being involved with drama and the musical. I made lifelong friends who I am still close with today.” Mr. Zimmer- “Winning Homecoming King.”

Mrs. Anderson- “Dancing and singing in the talent show with my friend.”

Mrs. Houghton- “The talent show my junior year. I sang back to back songs. I sang with this girl playing guitar, then she left and I sang the hidden Alanis Morissette track acapella and everyone loved it. It was the most amazing thing ever.”

Mrs. Bourgeois- “Homecoming: the pep rally, dance, hall decorating, and spirit.” Mr. Moore- “Calc class and outside of school senior swing outs.”

Ms. Martin- “The Senior All Night Party.”

Mr. Clulo- “Winning the district basketball title.”

Ms. Trembath- “Playing soccer with my friends and all of the accomplishments we had together.”

10 For You Stephen Moore Web Manager

I went out to breakfast this morning, it was egg-cellent. – freshman Austin Obermeyer What did Jay Z call his wife before they got married? Feyoncé. – senior Kris Marina What does a cow drive to work? A mooter-scooter. – Senior Zak Hill

Panthers Fight Song Go Panthers, we are the team Fighting and now we’re building up steam Get a victory tonight Fight for our colors, red, black, and white Let’s get’em Roseville Show’em our pride

We have the spirit What do you call a cow that jumps rope? It’s on our side A milkshake. – junior Tommy Schneider I once ate a stop watch. It was very time consuming. – algebra teacher, Lori Hodge Want to hear a joke about Potassium? K. – science teacher, Robert Smitka

With each challenge, we’ll stand tall Our Panthers will conquer all!

A special thank you to Judy Frank for all of the love and support that she has given to The Panther Prowl.

Sports Sports Corner Troy Frank Sports Editor

Girls’ Soccer V: The girls’ squad has had a winning record

Track

Tony Dombrowski Sports Editor

throughout the season, and heads into the final Record: 10-6-1 few games with a record of ten wins, six losses, and one tie. In recent game, the lady Panthers were defeated at home against South Lake by a score of 1-0. The girls’ have played tough all season, and look to finish the season positive with a few more wins to add to an already impressive record. “As the season comes to an end soon, I could not ask for a better group of girls to play with. The seniors will definitely be missed and we will be strong for next year,” junior Rachel Orler said.

Tony Dombrowski Junior Maddie Kay kicks the ball down field during the Panthers’ game against South Lake on May 19.

V: The track squad continues to jump and Boys Record: 0-4 hurdle throughout the season as the team gears up for the county meet at the end of the season. In a recent meet, the Panthers faced off in the regional meet, in which Javion Boyd took second in shot put with a 43-07.5, sending him to states. Junior Rickey Shackelford personally finished third overall in the 400m time with 52.2, missing second place and states by just 0.3 seconds. With just about one week left in the regular season, the team looks to finish strong. “We have been working hard with the young talent we have in hopes of having a bright future,” Shackelford said.

Girls’ Softball

JV: JV Record: 5-10 Softball for the junior varsity has not been all too favorable Varsity Record: thus far. They 4-13 head into their final weeks of the season with a .333 winning percentage. They lost one of their most recent games at home against a tough Port Huron group. With only a few games left to play this year, the Panthers look to play spoiler to another team, hopeful of a playoff berth. V: The varsity softball team is currently sitting on a .235 winning percentage and are out of playoff contention. Most of this season has been a Troy Frank forgettable one, but the games they won, however, Junior Bailey Noble looks to have been very memorable. One of the biggest field a groundball during a game surprises of the season was defeating an undefeated earlier this season. Port Huron team halfway through the season, giving them their first loss of the season. The girls’ also recently defeated Lamphere on the road on May 19 by a final score of 3-2. Even though the record might not say too much, the girls played tough this year, and look to finish big. “The team did really well, I am extremely proud of the team; especially for winning our game against Port Huron because they were undefeated before us, and I am just beyond proud of everyone for not giving up and always working their hardest,” junior Haley Kavalar said.

Boys’ Baseball JV: For first head coach Mark Baldes, the JV squad has had a decent season to say the least. The team’s current record going into the final games of the season is nine wins and five losses. They will look to end on a high note and will likely have a winning record when it is all said and done. V: The varsity Panthers came into this season with a huge goal; to win a third straight MAC Silver Division Championship. That is something that has not been done in a long time. With a lock-down rotation that includes senior Evan Gates’ masterful win on Monday and John Reardon’s no-hitter a few weeks ago, along with their scorching-hot, high-powered lineup, they were in terrific position to see their goal through fruition. They clinched the championship on May 16, with their win against Clawson at home. This milestone will shuffle them right into the playoffs. They beat Clawson gain three days later, and is now sitting on a tremendous .875 winning percentage. “The whole team has completely come together. We are just a team of good friends who are always picking each other up and pushing one another to do better. Our pitching is really excelling this year,” junior Dylan Rochon said.

JV Record: 9-5

Varsity Record: 15-2 (12-0 Division)

Tony Dombrowski The JV Panthers head into the final week of the season with a 9-5 record.

Staff goodbyes Thank you to Mrs. Drouin and the newspaper staff for making my Junior year better. -Jalissa Long-Jolley Shoutout to all the seniors graduating this year, especially Troy, Brendan, John, Stephen, and Josh. Live it up. -Tony Dombrowski Goodbye you guys! I love you and will miss having newspaper with you all. Lucinda, Tyra, Josh, Troy, and Jenna, thanks for a great year. You will be missed. - Sarah Allen It was nice knowing you all. I will miss all of the underclassmen that i’ve known. little kid, sarah allen, karl, and many more. - Lucinda Vang

Goodbye class of 2016, I’m going to miss you guys. I thank some of you for making such a big impact on my life. Good luck in the future! - Jasmine Zarves Tony, I have faith in you to do great things next year. Make me proud, young grasshopper. Mrs. Drouin, thanks for everything, you’re cool.

I just want to thank all the seniors for teaching me everything I know and helping me through my first year of newspaper. -Rachel Shacklett I would like to say thank you and goodbye to all my friends and teachers. Also, good luck to everyone in the future. It’s weird to see all the seniors leave after four years. It’s an exciting new chapter for the graduating seniors. -Amber Weller

Saying goodbye to my senior friends I’ve made this year, I’m going to miss you all. -Tatyanna Lewis

Tony, I have faith in you to do great things next year. Make me proud you grasshopper. Mrs. Drouin, thanks for everything, you’re cool. –Stephen Moore

It’s odd to see the people I saw when I came into newspaper leaving. It’s been a good two years though, goodbye. -Alana Carl

Follow me on twitter for cupcakes over the summer! @KChristina_ _ -Kiara Fluker My senior year was a continuous rollercoaster of highs and lows and there are many of you who helped the lows become bearable, I’ll miss you guys especially the people who stuck with me through everything and will be walking put with me and Jalissa -Tyra Stubbs

Congratulations class of

Goodbye to all the seniors in newspaper. I’m going to miss most of you...but not all. -Karli Obriecht

2016

Seniors’ Final Roar

Senior symbols

flower: Tiger Lily

Song: Hall of Fame by The Script

quote: “All of our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney