DEVIN GREEN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to the recipients of the Devin Green Scholarships for Summer Field Studies. Ben Rooks and Emma Sommers were awarded two of the three $1,000 Devin Green Adventure Scholarships that are handed out annually to high schoolers in Indiana. The winners of the two $250 Equipment Scholarships are Kasey O'Connor and Lindsey Hehmann.
RIGHT TO LIFE STUDENT ART COMPETITION
Congratulations to two of our students senior Jaidly Anciso who won 1st place and freshman Audrey Rearick who won 2nd place for their artwork in the Right to Life Student Art Competition. On Thursday, they were presented with awards and checks for $250 (first place) and $200 (second place) as well as $250 to Roncalli for having the first place winner. We are proud of you!
2019 RIGHT TO LIFE JOAN BYRUM PRO-LIFE SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to senior Isabel Elsener who was awarded the $1,000 Pro-Life Scholarship this week! This scholarship is given in recognition of dedicated pro-life activity and attitudes while in high school and in promoting respect for the worth and dignity of all human life including the lives of the unborn, the disabled and the elderly until natural death.
APRIL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to our last students of the month for this school year! Job well done!
LENTEN ALMSGIVING PROJECT
On Monday, the Rebels presented a check for their Lenten Almsgiving Project to Catholic Relief Services for $15,909! Theresa Chamblee of the Archdiocese said, "I am humbled by the generosity of Roncalli."
ATHLETIC AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to all of the Rebel athletes who were honored at this year’s All Sports Banquet this past Wednesday evening. It was another wonderful evening honoring many outstanding young people/athletes.
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Congratulations to the following Rebels who received special end of year awards:
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- RHS Booster Scholarship - Jada Moran
- Outstanding Female Mental Attitude - Betsy Crosley
- Outstanding Male Mental Attitude - Joe Mullin
- Outstanding Female Scholar Athlete - Katie Minton
- Outstanding Male Scholar Athlete - Daniel Woodruff
- Outstanding Female Athlete - Amanda Prather
- Outstanding Male Athlete - Nick Perkins
- Joe Mendez Distinguished Service Award - Tim Puntarelli
- Rebel Fan of the Year Award - Mel and Sue Ann Wantz
- Rebel Courage Award - Brock Spayd
- Jonathan Page Memorial Scholarship - Breanna Jaffe
- Mike Brewer Spirit of Lady Rebel Award - Anna Bauer
- Strader Family Scholarship - Joe Mullin
- Dave and Angie Toner Sportsmanship Award - Anna Bauer
BREAKFAST AVAILABLE DURING FINALS WEEK
The cafeteria will be serving breakfast from 6:50-7:30 AM Tuesday, May 21, Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23.
The cafeteria would like to thank the school for their participation in our lunch program. The cafeteria has served over 150,000 lunches this past year. Any moneys left in seniors lunch accounts will be transferred to their siblings or can be picked up from the cafeteria office after finals. It is our expectation that lunch balances be made current before May 23. Thank you for your help and support!
- Lani Cummings
BACCALAUREATE & GRADUATION CEREMONIES FOR THE CLASS OF 2019
The Class of 2019 will celebrate its Baccalaureate liturgy on Friday, May 24, at 6:00 PM in the Roncalli Family Room. Tickets are not required to attend.
The graduation ceremony will be held for the Class of 2019 on Saturday, May 25, at 9:00 AM on the Roncalli campus. Weather permitting, the ceremonies will be held in the stadium and no ticket will be required for admission. Should weather not allow for an outside ceremony, graduation will be held in the RHS gymnasium and a ticket will be required for admission into the gymnasium.
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Regardless of whether the ceremony is inside or outside, one will be able to view them live over the Rebel Media Network. It can be accessed via our website at www.roncalli.org. The ceremony will also be shown live on a large screen in our auditorium.
If the weather is in question, a final decision whether to hold the ceremony inside or outside will be made no later than 7:00 AM and will be available on the school’s website. Please do not call the school for this information. Please access this information via the school’s website.
Prestige/LifeTouch is the official photographer for Roncalli High School. Please know that pictures will be available for viewing and purchase online. Photos will be online approxamately 10 days after the ceremony. Here is the link: events.lifetouch.com. Contact Kevin Banich for questions regarding pictures.
Graduation questions may be directed to Kelly Meyer.
STILL TIME TO ORDER '18-19 YEARBOOK
If you haven't ordered a yearbook for your student, you can do so online at www.roncalli.org/yearbook. This is the only way to ensure your child will get a yearbook. Online orders will be taken until July 22, or until our supply is gone. Seniors will pick up their books at Senior Rebel Roundup which will be held Wednesday, July 24 at 6 PM in the RHS cafeteria. All other students will receive their yearbooks on the first day of school. If you have questions or need to see if you ordered already, please email Julie Albertson.
ORDER NOWIMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE RHS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM
Please read the linked document. It explains the changes to our Community Service Program and student service hours.
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The EAA Chapter 1354 had people taking flights on a B-17 from the Greenwood Airport. Our students volunteered to help throughout the day by talking with veterans, assisting people on and off the plane and helped clean the planes.
LEARN MOREFREE LUNCHES THIS SUMMER
For anyone aged 6 months to 18 years old, free lunches are available Monday thru Friday, May 28th -July 17th. Please open attachments for times and places.
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RONCALLI'S SUMMER APPALACHIA TRIP
Join us for our traditional service trip to East Bank, West Virginia this summer! It will be July 14- 19th. Help those in need with various home improvement projects, earn tons of service hours, and have fun with fellow Rebels! In the past, we've built wheelchair ramps, re-roofed homes, painted interior, and exteriors, etc. Use the link below to complete the application. See Mr. Striby or Mrs. Roberts with any questions. Consider this service trip - it's rewarding and a lot of fun!
SIGN UPCLASS OF 2020 SENIOR PICTURES - JULY 8-10
Senior pictures for the Class of 2020 (current Juniors) will be on July 8, 9, and 10th in the Roncalli Media Center. Lifetouch will be assigning dates and times to our seniors for those dates. We will be sending out more information in the weeks ahead, but please mark your calendars for those dates. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Banich, Assistant Principal for Student Life.
FRESHMAN & TRANSFER STUDENT CHROMEBOOK DISTRIBUTION
Roncalli High School is in year three of a 1:1 initiative with each student receiving a chromebook. Chromebooks will be ready for pickup according to the following schedule: Monday, August 5th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday August 6th, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Wednesday, August 7th, after-school until 4:00 PM.
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Distribution will be in the Roncalli Media Center. Enter the Main Entrance after parking on the circle.
CHROMEBOOK OWNERSHIP
Roncalli High School owns each school-issued Chromebook until the student graduates at which time ownership will transfer to the graduate.
Any student who leaves Roncalli prior to graduation will be expected to return their Chromebook in full working order or pay the school the cost of a new Chromebook.
KATIE’S HOPE 5K RUN/WALK
The family and friends of Katie Lynch have organized the 8th Annual "Katie's Run/Walk for Hope" on May 18, 2019 to honor Katie's courageous battle with cancer. Her "free spirit", as well as her love of her family and friends, will be celebrated by raising funds for the Katie Lynch Scholarship Fund as well as Make A Wish Foundation, Sunshine Kids Foundation and the children of Riley Hospital.
The event will start at 10:00 AM at Roncalli High School. Entry fee is $25.00 per adult, $15.00 per student or $100.00 per family.
Registration forms can be found at www.katieshope.org. For more information or group pricing, please call Marty Lynch (317) 518-1219 or Kathleen Lynch (317) 502-1979.
LIVE STREAM Baseball
If you can’t make it to the Baseball game May 20th, you can catch the live video stream of the game starting at 5:30 PM.
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If you are wondering what to do with your senior's school uniforms, we would love for you to donate them back to Roncalli. These uniforms get passed on to other students that might struggle to afford new uniforms. You can have your student drop their clean uniform shirts, sweatshirts, or even pants off at the front office. Thanks in advance for your help!
CIRCLE OF FAITH ANNUAL FUND
PLEASE PRAY
- For the repose of the soul of Randy Parker, father of Autumn Currens, Guidance Counselor, who passed away this week.
- For Kathy Peach, Fine Arts Dept. Head and Band Director, who is experiencing health issues.
- For God’s blessings and mercy upon Archbishop Charles Thompson and his ministry in shepherding the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
- For those who struggle to find adequate food, clothing, shelter, and medical services and for those most in need of God’s mercy.
- For healing of body, mind and spirit for all people dealing with depression, addiction or mental health issues.
- For strength and healing for all those fighting off life-threatening illness and for their families and caregivers.
- For the men and women of our armed forces and their families, especially our Roncalli High School alums who are serving in the military.
- For our RHS alums preparing for a religious vocation as a priest, religious woman or missionary.
- For vocations to the priesthood, religious life and missionary field, and that Roncalli High School and its families will provide a nurturing environment that fosters and supports these vocations.
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