Roxbury Roxbotix starts strong
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Three retiring teachers say goodbye to RHS By LEXIE LUTTON, CAROLYN TAGLIENTI Senior Staff Writer, News Editor Three teachers will be retiring from Roxbury High School at the completion of the 2012-2013 school year: Julia Ann Bohrer, Marguerite Wall, and Anna Marie Cieri. Julia Ann Bohrer, one of RHS’ biology teachers, is retiring after 24 years of teaching. She previously taught at Black River Middle School for three-and-a-half years followed by three-and-a-half years at Randolph middle school. Bohrer found her love for biology and teaching when she was young. “As a kid all I did was catch insects and tiny animals and recreate their habitats and keep them in jars, etc. in the house. In second grade, after I was inspired by my fabulous teacher, Mrs. Johnson, I knew I wanted to teach, and teach biology,” she said. Bohrer has made many memories teaching here, her favorite being “Science Family Fun Night,” something she put together for her elementary school classes for students and their parents. Bohrer loved the nature trail she constructed with her AP biology class. Also, on Halloween Bohrer was known to completely decorate her classroom during the sheep eye dissection. One of the many things that stood out to Bohrer as a teacher is watching students go on and become suc-
cessful members of the science field. After this year is completed, Bohrer plans on continuing her career as a long term biology sub or a teacher at a private school. Marguerite Wall started working as a teacher twenty years ago. She lived in England before moving to America and fell in love with the French language growing up. “My favorite part about teaching French is sharing my love of the language with my students,” Wall said. In addition to enjoying the collegiality of the staff and being part of a team, she takes pleasure in living two miles away from the school. “I like seeing students and staff when out shopping or dining,” Wall said. Wall is an avid bike rider, often taking bike trips as far as North Carolina. In her retirement, she plans to continue biking, folk singing, and to take time to identify the wildflowers growing in her backyard. She also looks forward to well deserved relaxation time reading on her Kindle and spending time with her grandchildren and husband. Anna Marie Cieri has been working as a teacher for over 30 years, 21 of which have been spent at RHS. Cieri is a member of the science department and currently teaches biology and anatomy courses. “I will miss the friendships I have made,” Cieri said. She looks forward to a calm lifestyle once she leaves RHS and said, “Come September, I plan to relax on a beach somewhere and sleep in!”
June 14, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS Echo Yearbook students awarded for superior work
Earlier this school year, Roxbury High School’s Yearbook was featured in a book called the “Look Book” that contains the top yearbooks nationwide. “It’s kind of a collection of the best of the best from across the country,” said art teacher and Yearbook supervisor Lisa Hudlow. The featured layout is a black background containing a picture of the student, Kristina Rivero, with a story to accompany it in her handwriting, which is in white. “The yearbook design in general is going towards a more contemporary style and a more artistic style. So I think the fact that that editorial design in particular is kind of cutting edge is what sets us apart,” said Hudlow. This is an immense accomplishment for our yearbook. This is not the first time, however, that Roxbury has been in the Look Book. In 2010, the Roxbury Yearbook was featured for its cover design. “Our books are being used as example material from the publisher across the country so just as we received copies of other books that were featured in that book, schools are receiving copies of our book, and its being used as an example,” said Hudlow. — SAM SMITH
Roxbury Roxbotix starts strong By SAMANTHA KING Editor-in-Chief
Photo by MR HAYDENS WIFE
COMPETITION READY: The Roxbury Roxbotix club poses for a photo with the robot that they designed at the Mount Olive Robotics Tournament.
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2013 marks the first official year of Roxbotix—Roxbury High School’s very own robotics team of about 15 members. Last year, a group of students worked independently on a robot to enter into competitions. Math teacher Lee Hayden said, “I have many of the kids who were doing it on their own last year in class, and I chaperoned one of the competitions and thought it looked really fun and they deserve support from
the school.” This year Hayden is the robotics team advisor. Hayden has a background in engineering and programming—two things involved in robotics. The Bridgewater-Raritan tournament took place on in Bridgewater. Roxbotix came in second place in this three-day competition, competing against 40 teams from Northern New Jersey The robot is controlled via laptop and joysticks using wifi. To construct a robot, they use industrial framing material, steel,
aluminum, electric motors, and rubber wheels. The final robot weighed 115 pounds. In the future the team will be doing a demonstration at the middle school and a demonstration for a Boy Scout troop. Hayden says that this is a good extracurricular option for students who are interested in technology. “In some schools it’s treated like a Varsity sport, and you can even earn a letter in it,” Hayden said.
October The boys soccer team runs away with Morris County Title.
December RHS beats Piscataway High School on MSG Varsity’s “The Challenge.”
March Dillon Artiglere wins NJ state championship in wrestling.
April The Every 15 Minute program brings RHS students together during an emotional two day assembly.
June Farewell Roxbury seniors!
Top: The boys soccer team celebrates a great year finished with a county championship. Photo by Patrick Eskay Left: Seniors Matt Ross and Rachel Jufer practice their lead roles for the annual play. Photo by Jennifer Kim Above: Seniors Kyle Adams and Torie Miller take in the crash scene at Every 15 Minutes program. Photo by Nick Spino
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Three retiring teachers say goodbye to RHS By LEXIE LUTTON, CAROLYN TAGLIENTI Senior Staff Writer, News Editor Three teachers will be retiring from Roxbury High School at the completion of the 2012-2013 school year: Julia Ann Bohrer, Marguerite Wall, and Anna Marie Cieri. Julia Ann Bohrer, one of RHS’ biology teachers, is retiring after 24 years of teaching. She previously taught at Black River Middle School for three-and-a-half years followed by three-and-a-half years at Randolph middle school. Bohrer found her love for biology and teaching when she was young. “As a kid all I did was catch insects and tiny animals and recreate their habitats and keep them in jars, etc. in the house. In second grade, after I was inspired by my fabulous teacher, Mrs. Johnson, I knew I wanted to teach, and teach biology,” she said. Bohrer has made many memories teaching here, her favorite being “Science Family Fun Night,” something she put together for her elementary school classes for students and their parents. Bohrer loved the nature trail she constructed with her AP biology class. Also, on Halloween Bohrer was known to completely decorate her classroom during the sheep eye dissection. One of the many things that stood out to Bohrer as a teacher is watching students go on and become suc-
cessful members of the science field. After this year is completed, Bohrer plans on continuing her career as a long term biology sub or a teacher at a private school. Marguerite Wall started working as a teacher twenty years ago. She lived in England before moving to America and fell in love with the French language growing up. “My favorite part about teaching French is sharing my love of the language with my students,” Wall said. In addition to enjoying the collegiality of the staff and being part of a team, she takes pleasure in living two miles away from the school. “I like seeing students and staff when out shopping or dining,” Wall said. Wall is an avid bike rider, often taking bike trips as far as North Carolina. In her retirement, she plans to continue biking, folk singing, and to take time to identify the wildflowers growing in her backyard. She also looks forward to well deserved relaxation time reading on her Kindle and spending time with her grandchildren and husband. Anna Marie Cieri has been working as a teacher for over 30 years, 21 of which have been spent at RHS. Cieri is a member of the science department and currently teaches biology and anatomy courses. “I will miss the friendships I have made,” Cieri said. She looks forward to a calm lifestyle once she leaves RHS and said, “Come September, I plan to relax on a beach somewhere and sleep in!”
June 14, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS Echo Yearbook students awarded for superior work
Earlier this school year, Roxbury High School’s Yearbook was featured in a book called the “Look Book” that contains the top yearbooks nationwide. “It’s kind of a collection of the best of the best from across the country,” said art teacher and Yearbook supervisor Lisa Hudlow. The featured layout is a black background containing a picture of the student, Kristina Rivero, with a story to accompany it in her handwriting, which is in white. “The yearbook design in general is going towards a more contemporary style and a more artistic style. So I think the fact that that editorial design in particular is kind of cutting edge is what sets us apart,” said Hudlow. This is an immense accomplishment for our yearbook. This is not the first time, however, that Roxbury has been in the Look Book. In 2010, the Roxbury Yearbook was featured for its cover design. “Our books are being used as example material from the publisher across the country so just as we received copies of other books that were featured in that book, schools are receiving copies of our book, and its being used as an example,” said Hudlow. — SAM SMITH
Roxbury Roxbotix starts strong By SAMANTHA KING Editor-in-Chief
Photo by MR HAYDENS WIFE
COMPETITION READY: The Roxbury Roxbotix club poses for a photo with the robot that they designed at the Mount Olive Robotics Tournament.
2 0 1 2 2 0 1 3
2013 marks the first official year of Roxbotix—Roxbury High School’s very own robotics team of about 15 members. Last year, a group of students worked independently on a robot to enter into competitions. Math teacher Lee Hayden said, “I have many of the kids who were doing it on their own last year in class, and I chaperoned one of the competitions and thought it looked really fun and they deserve support from
the school.” This year Hayden is the robotics team advisor. Hayden has a background in engineering and programming—two things involved in robotics. The Bridgewater-Raritan tournament took place on in Bridgewater. Roxbotix came in second place in this three-day competition, competing against 40 teams from Northern New Jersey The robot is controlled via laptop and joysticks using wifi. To construct a robot, they use industrial framing material, steel,
aluminum, electric motors, and rubber wheels. The final robot weighed 115 pounds. In the future the team will be doing a demonstration at the middle school and a demonstration for a Boy Scout troop. Hayden says that this is a good extracurricular option for students who are interested in technology. “In some schools it’s treated like a Varsity sport, and you can even earn a letter in it,” Hayden said.
October The boys soccer team runs away with Morris County Title.
December RHS beats Piscataway High School on MSG Varsity’s “The Challenge.”
March Dillon Artiglere wins NJ state championship in wrestling.
April The Every 15 Minute program brings RHS students together during an emotional two day assembly.
June Farewell Roxbury seniors!
Top: The boys soccer team celebrates a great year finished with a county championship. Photo by Patrick Eskay Left: Seniors Matt Ross and Rachel Jufer practice their lead roles for the annual play. Photo by Jennifer Kim Above: Seniors Kyle Adams and Torie Miller take in the crash scene at Every 15 Minutes program. Photo by Nick Spino
