Welcome to the Roxbury Recap, where we keep you in the loop with all things Roxbury.

Awards & Accolades

• Dan Sugarman named the RHS 2024 Morris County Unsung Hero: This award is honored to “students who make outstanding contributions to their schools and communities but are often overlooked by other traditional student recognition programs.” according to NJSBA (New Jersey School Board Association).

Assemblies 

• ‘Believe in U’ Assembly (Friday, 2/23): During January’s ‘Day that Rox,’ students watched an inspirational video about motivational speaker Kevin Atlas. Atlas will present “Believe in U” during an assembly on Friday, 2/23 for all students and staff.

Fundraisers

• Rox-THON (Friday, 3/15): Rox-THON Registration is currently open and will remain open until Friday, 2/23. If you are interested in participating in this event, click here for more information. 

Academics & Academic Programs

• NJGPA Testing (Tuesday, 3/12-Friday, 3/15): From Tuesday, 3/12 to Friday, 3/15, all juniors will take the New Jersey Grade Proficiency Assessment (all other students will have a 2.5-hour delay). This assessment is a graduation requirement, so all juniors must take it! Make-ups will take place from Monday 3/18 to Friday, 3/22. 

• Vo-Tech Applications (Now Through Monday, 4/1): Morris County Vo-Tech is now accepting applications for their share-time programs. If you are interested in one of the programs, you have until Monday, 4/1 to apply.  

Miscellaneous

• A Day That Rox (Tuesday, 2/20): On Tuesday, we held February’s “Day That Rox” in preparation for Friday’s assembly. We learned that, as a school, we have each other to lean on in hard times.

• Global Hi-5 (Thursday, 2/15): The World Language Department hosted its annual Global Hi-5 in the cafeteria. There were various foods, candies, and decorations. As stated by Mrs. LaPara, “It was a super fun night and a great experience for all.  We met a lot of nice people in the Roxbury community.”

• Dodgeball Tournament (Wednesday, 3/6): The Senior class will be hosting a Dodgeball Tournament open to all grades and STAFF on Wednesday, March 6th at 2:30 pm. Staff are free of charge to play! To sign up please email Anna Anikiej ([email protected]) or Ms Kroog. All teams are encouraged to make jerseys or wear the same color.

• Gael Cup Shirts (On Sale Starting Thursday, 3/7): The Freshman Class is selling Gael Cup shirts! These awesome shirts were designed by senior Jacob Goebel! The class that purchases the most shirts and wears them to our FINAL Gael Cup Competition in the spring will win a massive number of points! Shirts on sale until March 7th!

Bowling

• After an impressive County win, our bowling team is moving on to the Sectional Finals! Go Gaels!

Boys Basketball

• After an intense season, the Boys’ Basketball team ended their season with a bang. We wish the senior players all the best on their next path in life!

Girls Basketball

• Roxbury vs. Teaneck (Thursday, 2/22): The Roxbury Girls Basketball team played their first state game on Thursday, 2/22 at Teaneck High School at 5:00 pm. 

Boys & Girls Indoor Track

• The Indoor Track teams are wrapping up their very successful seasons. Here are some of their accomplishments thus far:
  • Championships: 
    • County Relay Pole Vault Champions: Sophomore Jordan Sheldon & Junior Kaitlyn Duras
      • North 1 Group 3 State Sectional Champions: Cooper Sunberg – Shot Put; Shayne Spiteri – 55 meter Dash; Jared Weiss – 3,200 meter run
      • Group 3 State Champion – 55-meter dash: Shayne Spiteri 

• • School Records

• • • Junior Shayne Spiteri broke the school record for the 55-meter dash
    • Senior Jared Weiss broke the school record for the 1,600-meter run

• • NJ Meet of Champions Qualifiers (competing Sunday, 3/3 at Ocean Breeze in Staten Island NY). The following athletes will be competing at this meet:
    • Marie Torode – Shot Put
    • Jared Weiss – 3,200m Run
    • Shayne Spiteri – 55m Dash
    • Halye Greene – 800m run

Hockey

• The Roxbury High School Hockey season came to an end on Tuesday, 2/20 after a game against Northern Highlands; overall, the team had a successful run. We wish our seniors farewell and good luck! 

Swim

• New School Records: Relay team Nathan Milun, Mathew Milun, Aidan Saladino, and Aidan Ochoa broke the school record for the Boys 400 Free Relay; Aidan Ochoa broke the school record for the Boys 100 Breast. 

• Roxbury Drama Club Presents Mean Girls (Thursday, 3/7, Friday, 3/8, Saturday, 3/9): Roxbury’s Drama Club is performing Mean Girls. Four performances will occur; they will perform on Thursday, 3/7 at 7:00 pm, Friday, 3/8 at 7:00 pm, and Saturday 3/9 at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm.

• Melodies Send-Off (Tuesday, 2/27): The RHS Melodies Send-off will take place on Tuesday, 2/27 in preparation for their trip to the ACDA Regional Conference & Showcase in Rhode Island. Come out to support Roxbury Melodies and wish them the best of luck! 

• ACDA Regional Conference & Showcase (Wednesday, 2/28): RHS Melodies will head to Rhode Island for the ACDA Regional Conference & Showcase on Wednesday, 2/28. 

★ DON’T FORGET TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR MEAN GIRLS ★

Clubs

• The Echo Yearbook Club (Tuesday, 2/20): The Echo Yearbook Club met after school again on Tuesday, 2/20 in H171. They created flyers to promote the 2023-2024 Yearbook! 

• The Roxbotix 2024 Robot Reveal (2/21): The RHS Robotics team unveiled their 2024 robot, Vulcan! Roxbotix will be competing in the first Robotics competition on Saturday, 3/2 and Sunday, 3/3. Come out and support the Robotics team as they kick off this year’s competition season!

• Rox-THON Meeting (Thursday, 2/22): Rox-THON met after school on Thursday, 2/22. The club continued to work towards preparation for their event, which will occur on Friday, 3/15. 

• Rox-THON is Now Accepting Leader Applications (Opens Thursday, 2/22): Rox-THON committee is now accepting applications for leadership positions until Thursday, 3/7th (11:59pm). Please submit your applications if you’re interested. Reach out to [email protected] if you have questions.

• Model UN to SHUMUN VVX Conference (Sunday, 2/25): The Roxbury High School Model UN will take part in the SHUMUN VVX Conference at Seton Hall on Sunday, 2/25. 

• Peer-to-Peer Interviews (Tuesday, 2/27 & Wednesday, 2/28): If you filled out an application for Peer to Peer, check your inbox for an email from Mrs. Hardy with your interview time slot. Make sure to be on time – if you have any questions, contact [email protected].

Club Reminders 

• NEW! The E-Sports Team: The RHS E-Sports Team is still looking for gamers to join their new club! Take a look at the brand new gaming room downstairs in A104 and email [email protected] for more information.

• Lit Mag is Now Accepting Submissions (Open Through Friday, 2/23): The Roxbury literary magazine, The Nightingale, is now accepting entries for the 2023-2024 edition. Please submit poems, short stories, artwork, and photography by February 23rd for review. Reach out at [email protected] if you have questions.

★ MAKE SURE TO REGISTER FOR ROX-THON  ★

Our student of the week is Chloe Ramella! Ramella is a junior and Editor-In-Chief of the yearbook, Recording Secretary for the Class of 2025 Student Council, and is also involved in Concert Band. She enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, crocheting, and baking. She plans to pursue a career in English or Biology. Ramella has made an impact on those around her which is evidenced by the following quotes: 

“I think Chloe is an amazing young woman because she is herself, and she doesn’t let others influence how she acts. She will go out of her way to be nice to anyone, and she is someone I would love for my daughters to be like.” Mrs Sheldon, Biology Teacher

“Chloe and I have been friends since the fifth grade, and I can’t think of a person more deserving of student of the week! She is so kind, funny, smart, and always makes time for everyone. She is truly such a wonderful person, and I’m so happy I get to call her one of my best friends!” -Katie Caron, Junior

“Chloe is a really hard-working student and [is] always fun to be around. Not to mention she is always down to help her friends if we fall behind and is definitely deserving of student of the week!” -Alex Panycia, Junior

Congratulations to Chloe Ramella, our 2/20 student of the week! 

Do you have a teacher or student that you would like to nominate? DM your nominations to the Roxbury Review Instagram @roxburyreview.

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