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

• Earthquake Strikes New Jersey (Friday, 4/5): On Friday, at around 10:23 am, a massive 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck New Jersey with its center around Tewksbury in Northern New Jersey. Read more about the Earthquake in Gavin Gardner’s article here: Rare Unexpected Earthquake Shakes New Jersey

• Solar Eclipse (Monday, 4/8): On Monday, 4/8 a solar eclipse occurred, which was visible in North America for the first time since 2017! Read more about the solar eclipse in Taylor Schauble’s article here: Solar Eclipse 2024

• Reunification Drill with Mount Olive (Tuesday, 4/9): On Tuesday, Mount Olive came to Roxbury High School to participate in a Reunification Drill. This meant Roxbury High School had a half day, and students left the building at 11:30 am. 

• Board of Education Meeting (Monday, 4/15): A BOE meeting is planned for this Monday, 4/15. No further information is available on the Board agenda at this time. 

• Inclusivity Summit (Thursday, 4/18): The 2nd Annual Inclusivity Summit will be held in the Media Center this upcoming Thursday, 4/18! Representatives from high schools across Northern New Jersey are set to attend. A guest speaker will be coming to discuss inclusivity and host a variety of fun activities, so you don’t want to miss it! 

• Junior Prom (Friday, 4/19): The Junior Prom is NEXT FRIDAY, 4/19! The Prom is at the Mansion in Mountain Lakes and starts at 6:30 pm. Get ready for a night of fun, food, dancing, and partying like it’s 1920! 

• Bring Your Child to Work Day (Wednesday, 4/24): On Wednesday, 4/24 students will have the opportunity to learn about their parents’ occupations while accompanying them to work as part of the nationwide Bring Your Child to Work Day initiative. Our teachers also have the opportunity to bring their kids into school for the day so, if you do come to school, you will have the opportunity to meet some of your teachers’ kids! 

Miscellaneous

• RHS is Now Accepting Teacher/Ed Service Provider of the Year Nominations: It’s the time of year when we recognize RHS’s outstanding educators. This year, we will recognize BOTH a Teacher of the Year and an Educational Services Provider of the Year. Please take a few minutes to recognize your favorite teachers and staff members for this distinguished honor! 

Staff Nomination Form – Teacher of the Year

Staff Nomination Form – Ed. Service Provider of the Year

• Gael Cup (Thursday, 3/28): On Thursday, 3/28 Roxbury High School hosted the Spring Gael Cup Event! Everyone had a great time celebrating their classes and competing in the exciting events that this season’s Gael Cup had to offer! 

• Yearbook Sales (Now- Saturday, 5/4): The 2023-2024 RHS ECHO Yearbook is still available for purchase. We are about 80% sold out and the final day to order is May 4th. We cannot guarantee that there will be extra books available on the day of distribution in June. To order your yearbook, please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com. Enter school code: 13809

Girls Lacrosse

• Recap: Roxbury vs Morris Catholic (Monday, 4/1): Roxbury Girls Lacrosse started their season off with a 16-4 win over Morris Catholic on Monday, 4/1!

• Recap: Roxbury vs Millburn (Wednesday, 4/3): The game that was originally scheduled between Roxbury and Millburn on Wednesday, 4/3 was rescheduled to Monday, 5/6 due to a washout.

• Recap: Roxbury vs Randolph (Friday, 4/5): Roxbury Girls Lacrosse went head-to-head in a good effort against Randolph on Friday, 4/5.

Boys Lacrosse

• Recap: Roxbury vs Morris Hills (Monday, 4/1): Roxbury Boys Lacrosse starts their season with a 10-8 win over Morris Hills!

• Recap: Roxbury vs Mount Olive (Thursday, 4/4): Roxbury Boys Lacrosse takes another win on the road against Mount Olive

• Recap: Roxbury vs Morris Knolls (Saturday, 4/6): Roxbury Boys Lacrosse put up a good fight against Morris Knolls

• Roxbury vs Montville (Friday, 4/12): Roxbury Boys Lacrosse competes for their fifth game of the season, seeking their fourth win against Montville at home for a 5:30 pm start!

Softball

• Recap: Roxbury vs Pope John (Wednesday, 4/10): Roxbury Softball played Pope John at home on April 10th with a 4:00 pm start!

• Roxbury vs Randolph (Friday, 4/12): Roxbury Softball plays Randolph away on April 12th at 4:00 pm.

Baseball 

• Roxbury vs Pope John (Wednesday, 4/10): Roxbury Baseball played Pope John away at 4:30 pm on April 1st! Good luck!

• Roxbury vs Randolph (Friday, 4/12): Roxbury Baseball plays rival: Randolph at home at 4:00 pm!

• Roxbury vs Watchung Hills (Saturday, 4/13): Roxbury Baseball is playing home against Watchung Hills on April 13th for an 11 am start!

Golf

Spring Track & Field

• Recap: Roxbury vs Morris Knolls (Monday, 4/8): Roxbury Track & Field competed in a meet against Morris Knolls starting at 4:00 pm under the shadow of the Solar Eclipse!
• Roxbury Competes in the East Brunswick Relays (Saturday, 4/13): The Roxbury Track & Field Team competes with multiple other teams at 9:00 am in Relay Races! Good Luck!

• Roxbury vs West Morris (Tuesday, 4/16): Roxbury Track & Field competes in a meet against West Morris High School at 4:00 pm. Good luck!

• Roxbury at Freshman + Sophomore Randolph Relays (Thursday, 4/18): Sophomores and Freshman on the Roxbury Track Team will be able to compete against others of the same grade in a massive relay race at Randolph High School at 4:30 pm. Good Luck Roxbury!

• Roxbury at Morris Hill Relays (Saturday, 4/20): Select members of the Roxbury Track & Field team will compete in a relay race at Morris Hills High School. Let’s go, Roxbury!

• Roxbury vs Randolph Make-up Meet (Monday, 4/22): The Roxbury Track & Field team will host a dual-meet against Randolph here at home at 4:00 pm.

Boys Tennis

• Roxbury vs Pope John (Thursday, 4/11): Roxbury Tennis plays home against Pope John on April 11th for a 4:00 pm start! Good luck!

• Recap: Roxbury vs Mount Olive (Thursday, 4/4): Roxbury played at Mount Olive on Thursday, April 4th.

• Marching Band Registration: The Marching Gaels 2024 season registration is now open! Go to the Marching Gaels classroom to register. Check out the Marching Gaels Instagram for this season’s trailer for their show “Rearrange!” 

• Roxbury Winter Guard Competition (4/13): Roxbury Winter Guard will be going to Barnegat High School to perform their show “A Gilded Touch.” The Guard will be competing in the Scholastic Regional A division, against one other team, at 3:53 PM. This will be their final competition before their Championships next Saturday (4/20). 

• Metropolitan Wind Band Invitational (4/13): Roxbury High School will host a band festival where multiple bands will come to perform their music for judging and clinics of their performances. This will happen from 8 AM to 11 PM.

• Jazz Night (4/17): Jazz band and choirs will perform at Roxbury High School from 7 PM to 9:30 PM. Come out and support! 

• Roxbury Choir Goes to Boston (4/25-4/28):  All of Roxbury Choirs will leave for Boston to compete against many other choirs across the region. Please wish them luck before their trip! 

Clubs

• Peer-to-Peer Meeting (Wednesday, 4/10): There was a full group meeting in the library on Wednesday at 6:45 AM. Peer to Peer worked on their outreach activities in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year!

• Rox-Buddies (Wednesday, 4/10): Rox-Buddies are going to Nixon Elementary School from 3:30-4:30 PM next week to spend time with their Nixon Buddies!

• Unified Flag Football (Thursday, 4/11): Unified Flag Football had a great first practice yesterday on the football field!

Club Reminders 

• Rox-THON Leadership Forms/Permission Slips (Today, 4/12): Rox-THON Leadership Forms/Permission Slips are due TODAY! If you earned a leadership position, check your email for the forms that must be filled out.

Our student of the week is Junior, Anuj Vyas! Anuj is the president of Rox-THON and Peer to Peer. He is an officer for the Equal Rights Advocacy Club and is involved in the National Honor Society, Marching Band, Model UN and Model Congress. He enjoys baking by himself and with his friends. He plans on majoring in computer science and finance so he could become a Database Administrator for a bank after college. His friends and teachers are inspired by his all-around kindness and willingness to help others which is evidenced by the following quotes: 

“Anuj has been my best friend since the fourth grade and I’m so grateful for him! He is so passionate, funny, and caring. He is super involved and wants to help others be the best versions of themselves. He constantly amazes me, and I’m so happy I got to watch him become the great leader he is today. He has always been a person I can turn to and talk to when I need it the most. He has such a bright future and I can’t wait to see what he accomplishes!” – Katie Caron, Junior 

“Anuj is very hardworking and dedicated to the things he does. He’s always willing to help with assignments and is very patient when he’s explaining them! He is also very smart and funny, and always willing to lend a helping hand. Anuj is a very good friend, classmate and leader!” -Chloe Ramella, Junior

“Anuj is such an amazing leader and friend. He is so kind and fun to be around. In addition to being super responsible and organized, he’s the president of peer-to-peer and he’s always on top of stuff, it’s amazing. Anuj is so insanely caring, funny and [he’s] a great friend!” -Kate McDougal, Junior 

“We’re proud to have Anuj Vyas as our next Rox-THON President, and equally excited for his Peer-to-Peer Presidency.  Anuj has demonstrated himself as an incredibly strong leader and overall great person.  He sets a positive example for his peers and is always willing to help others – through Rox-THON, ERA, and beyond.  He has what it takes to be a great president, and his clubs will thrive under his leadership over the next year.  He’s certainly deserving of being a Student of the Week based on what he’s accomplished, and what he will continue to do.” -Mr. Gottfried, Science Teacher 

“Anuj is a bright light that has helped ERA SHINE this year! His technical position is recording secretary for the club, helping maintain accurate records and keep us organized! However…his actual position is to add in witty, interesting and fact-checked remarks throughout the meetings, keeping everyone on their toes, and putting a smile on their faces at the same time!” -Ms. Christiansen, History Teacher 

Congratulations to Anuj Vyas, our 4/8 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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