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THE ORACLE RASD
February, 2017
Rochester area school District
540 Reno Street Rochester, pa 15074 724-775-7500 WWW.RASD.ORG Contents Page 2 Feature stories Page 3 Old and New Page 4 SPorts Page 5 Editorial Page 6 Singing and Dancing Page 7 World News Page 8 Word search /credits This edition looks back to the old and into the new year. Journal-ism class examines what has con-tributed to our present and what will can look forward to in the near future.
Senior Project Reminder All seniors will submit their senior project for a second review on February 28, 2017. Final Projects and Presenta-tions are scheduled for March
31st.____________________ The Oracle Staff Editor-in-Chief: Raegan Hert-zog Feature Editor: Felicity John-son Sports Editor: Justin Nazdam Editorial Editor: Tiara Jeffers Staff: Lydia Bable, Jennifer Conley, Kristie Dolnack, Brice Howieson, Ian Kouba, Lucas Mansueti, Julia Sab-bio, Victoria Schinke, Leon-tae Turner, Tiffany Black-well and Tyler Vargon
Advisor: Mrs. Drogowski
First Edition 2017
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Music is in the Air
New and Upcoming Events Beaver Valley Choral Society and Rochester Area
School District Presents:
Summer Choral and Instrumental Music Academy
June 14-16 and June 19-23, 2017
Free performance of Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria”
Classes include: Jazz Ensemble Chamber Ensemble, Introduction to Conduct-
ing Piano Masterclasses, Vocal Masterclasses, Preparation for College Audi-
tion, Developing Church Music Programs, Careers in Music Beyond Educa-
tions, Performance Plus and many more! On The Campus of Rochester Area School District
See rasd.org for details 540 Reno Street, Rochester, PA 1507
CHD Spirit Week From February 13th to the 17th lets raise awareness for Congenital Heart Disease
Monday the 13th Wear Red Day
Tuesday the 14th Pajama Day
Wednesday the 15th Hat Day
Thursday the 16th Retro Day
Friday the 17th Flannel Friday
By Leontae Turner and Tiffany Blackwell
Friday the 17th Flannel Friday
February 2017 Volume 1, Issue 1
By: Kristie Dolnack
During the Inauguration of President
Donald Trump, protestors were rallying all
across the country. Not that far from where Mr.
Trump and Former President Obama were,
rallies broke loose with protestors and anarchists
armed with weapons went rampaging through
the streets of our nation’s capital. However, the
acts of violence only got worse. Explosives
could be heard, a limousine was set on fire, and
three D.C. police were injured.
During the Inaugural Parade, there were
also some issues with protestors. The first lady
wanted to stop at the newest hotel opened in
DC, but when they got there, there were so
many protestors that the president went back
into the limousine. Millions of Americans
dislike him, making him become the most
unpopular incoming president within the past
four decades. Throughout the day, over 200
people were arrested, and the rioting didn’t stop
at all throughout the night.
Presidential Inauguration 2017: Riots and Inequality
Obama Out
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By: Justin Nadzam
Barrack Obama in my opinion was a great
president, he had his flaws but don’t we
all? From Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 to
Friday, January 20th, 2017 America got to
know and love Obama for his interesting
personality and his great leadership. It’s
hard to think that it has been 8 years since
Obama first became our president.
Although it was hard and sad to watch Obama leave the white house. We can all be
happy for all the achievements he’s accomplished and the difference he’s made
throughout the world, during his presidency.
World News
Q: How have your first few months as guidance counselor gone?
Pretty good, time flies by here because I’m always busy
Q: Do you like being a guidance counselor over being an actual
teacher?
For the most part, I like being able to help students in other
ways than just teaching
Q: What are some of the things you help seniors with?
Transcripts, college applications, scholarships, and keeping
students on track
Q:What are some of the most difficult tasks?
Trying to keep up with all the work that I'm tasked with
Q:How do you go about changing schedules for students?
Sometimes you can’t change their schedule but when you
can you mostly have to look at the students credits
Q: Do you think your next year here will be easier?
Probably, after you do a job for years the same things occur
so you get used it
Q: Where do you see Rochester in 5 years?
Hopefully still Rochester, if students take the next step it
shouldn't be a problem staying our own school
Our New Journalism Teacher, Mrs. Drogowski By: Declan Eaton
Q:Have you worked at any other school district
and what did you teach?
Yes, Lincoln High school. I taught learning support.
Q: What’s the best thing about Rochester in your eyes?
The way the students accept one another.
Q: Has working in this environment taught you
anything? How technology has helped the school
system over the years.
Q: Has teaching journalism taught you anything?
Organization is key.
Q: What is your vison for Rochester?
I truly believe that Rochester will merge with an
other school district in the coming years.
Q: Is the sense of community appealing to you?
Yes. People in Rochester are easy to get along with.
Q: Do you think the up rise in sports we’re experiencing
helps the community?
Definitely. It also brings in community
participation.
Q: What is one thing about our school that you would
improve?
I would search for grants for technology and sports
equipment.
Interview With Mr. Proctor By: Lucas Mansueti
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Volume 1, Issue 1
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On January
14th, 2017
Rochester
High School
students put
on their boo-
gie shoes and
headed to Franzee’s-Javy’s for the annual New
Year’s Bash. Tickets cost twenty-five dollars
and for a couple it cost fifty. 102 people at-
tended the dance and according to Mrs. Onus-
ka, “It was the largest Winter Semi the teachers
have ever chaperoned!” The ladies and gents
started to arrive at six o’clock looking so
elegant and dapper. After photos and dinner it
was time to hit the dance floor. From seven
thirty till ten thirty people were rocking around
the clock showing off their dance moves. Kids
were “dancing and singing and moving to the
groovin’!” Ten thirty came around to fast for
most and it was time to go. The food was good,
the music was good, and even the company
was good. The students had a ball or a blast
maybe you could even say they had a bash.
Out With the Old, In With the New
As the year of 2016 came to an end, the year of
2017 was anticipated by everyone. The old year
leaves behind many memories, good and bad.
Students were asked to reminisce back on 2016.
Question: What was an unexpected obstacle
from 2016?
Response: An unexpected obstacle was not get-
ting accepted to my first choice college and
having to come up with a back-up plan.
Question: What was your biggest personal
challenge from January to December?
Response: Changing my attitude towards
others was a struggle for me.
Response: Trying to find happiness through all
of the stress and bitterness.
Question: What was the best thing that hap-
pened in 2016?
Response: The Steelers won against the
Browns in overtime.
Response: Our football team made it far this
season.
Response: My nephew was born in
January 2016.
Question: What was the biggest thing you
learned this past year?
Response: Things change, but that is not
necessarily a bad thing.
Response: Sometimes you need to put
yourself before others.
Response: This past year, I learned to love
myself, which is very important.
The new year is the time when people
make a New Year’s Resolutions and try to
better themselves. There are also many
things to look forward to in the new year.
Many of the seniors
say that the one
thing they have to
look forward to is
graduation and
college. Their goal
is to pass the
senior project and
go to college. Other
students are looking forward to the start of
track season, prom, summer vacation,
baseball season, and the start of high
school football. Other students set New
Year’s resolutions to better themselves.
Some of these resolutions include being
nicer, volunteering more, getting good
grades, and living life to the fullest. I
personally think the year of 2017 will be a
good one. I wish everyone the best and a
Happy New Year.
By Jen Conley and Felicity Johnson
District Chorus: Sing it Loud and Proud
By: Tiara Jeffers
Typically, students in the chorus do not receive
the recognition they deserve. On January 12th
through the 14th this year, students from around
the area were honored by being selected for the
“District Chorus.” The “District Chorus” is an
organized program that selects the most
outstanding chorus students from around the
area, allowing them to come together to perform
the ultimate chorus concert. Two of Rochester’s
finest students, Sarah Dolnack (Senior) and
Heather Tame (Junior), were selected for the
program. Mrs. Frankenstein, Rochester’s
chorus teacher, sent the director of the festival a
list of recommended student names, and the
director then chose two of the outstanding
students from the list. The event took place at
Hickory High School in Hermitage,
Pennsylvania. School districts from all around
participated in the program. Dr. Wendy Yu, the
director of the program, worked with the high
school students for days, perfecting the
performance until it was flawless. On the last
night of the program, the chorus performed the
following songs to a packed auditorium: He is
Marvelous, Aesup’s Fables, Sure on this Shining
Night, and Hallelujah Amen. Overall, the
experience that the “District Chorus” provided
the students was like no other. Chorus students
from all around were able to come together to be
surrounded with others who take pride in the
same activity. When
asked her favorite
part of the experi-
ence, Sarah
Dolnack responded
with, “I enjoyed
working with such
a wonderful direc-
tor and a great
group of students
my age, to create
beautiful music.”
Dancing Into The New Year
By: Raegan Hertzog
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Super Bowl LI by Justin Nadzam
Girls Basketball by Ian Kouba
On February 5th the
Atlanta Falcons and the New
England Patriots battled for
the Super Bowl, in the first half it
looked like the Falcons were going
to pull off the impossible, the
ultimate upset with the score being
21-3. Maybe they were going to be
the team’s first Super Bowl
champs. But then in the second half
Brady pulled something out of
nothing and gave the
Patriots hope. The
Falcons ended up blowing
their huge lead when they
let the Patriots score 19
points in the 4th quarter,
while scoring none at all.
Then for the first time
ever, the Super Bowl goes
into overtime and the
Patriots score again making one of
the best comebacks in Super Bowl
history with the final score 34-28
making the Patriots Super Bowl
Champs once again. Now you can
love or hate Tom Brady, but you
have to respect him as one of the
best QBs in NFL history.
The girl players try to defend an opposing player’s shot.
Teams Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Overtime
Patriots 0 3 6 19 6
Falcons 0 21 7 0 0
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Declan’s Interview
I interviewed two students of the months
Sophomores Justin Nadzam and Declan Eaton.
First, Declan Eaton then Justin Nadzam.
Q: How do you feel about becoming student of the
month?
A: It’s awarding. It pushes me to improve myself
every day.
Q: What extra work did it take to become student of
the month?
A: Along with staying on top of my grades I try to
make an impression on the faculty that is worthy of
my best effort.
Q: Who is your favorite teacher and what impact
did they have on you?
A: Myself. I’m in control of my own destiny. I did
what I had to do. I’m my own teacher.
Q: How do you feel about Rochester school and if
there is one thing you can change what would it be?
A: Rochester is a quality school that you can thrive
in. I’d cover he school in more colorful and arous-
ing colors.
Justin’s Interview
Q: How do you feel about becoming student of the
month?
A: It’s cool
Q: What extra work did it take to become student of
the month?
A: I did all my homework and I studied hard.
Q: What is your favorite class and why?
Justin A: Chemistry, because I find it interesting
and Mr. Benedum is a swell guy.
Q: Who is your favorite teacher and what impact
did they have on you?
A: I’d have to say J Cole because he teaches people
about life and values through his music like the
songs “Love Yourz” and “Crooked Smile”.
Q: How you feel about Rochester School District?
A: I feel that Rochy is a small, quite school and I
like that. And I think we should have more field
trips because they’re always getting canceled.
Students of the Month
By: Chad Meny
To those who are doing their senior project
To those who didn’t start
To those who are nice to everyone
To those who make fun of people
To those who stand up for what is right
To those who do nothing at all
To those who are getting good grades
To those who are failing
To those who help others
To those who only care about themselves
To those who pay attention in class
To those who sleep or do nothing in class
By: Brice Howieson
The Rochester Rams girls’
basketball team has been playing
like all-stars lately. With a record
of 9-4 their stellar play has been
showing. Although they have a few
losses, they continue to improve
and get better both offensively and
defensively.
The Lady Rams are led by seniors
Julia Sabbio and Tiffany
Blackwell. Both of these amazing
women have been great leaders and
also have provided a good support
for the underclassman who want to
learn what basketball is all about.
With the help of these seniors, the
girl’s team could make a deep run
in the playoffs and potentially a
chance to play in a WPIAL final.
The underclassmen on the team
have also played a huge role in the
success. Several starters and other
major role players contribute to a
lot of the success. One of the main
contributors is junior starter, Lydia
Bable. When asked about her role
on the team, Lydia said,” I
consider myself a strong rebounder
and an overall force in the paint.”
Lydia has been playing very well
even though she is just a junior.
Another big time player for the
Rams basketball team is senior
leader, Tiffany Blackwell. She
mostly runs pint guard and she
excels at basketball with her
dribbling and scoring skills. It
would be easy to see that she has
improved vastly since her fresh-
man year and now she is one of the
top players in the whole WPIAL.
The girls have a tough schedule
ahead of them, and they need to
continue to get better and strive for
greatness if they want to reach
their goals. Tiffany was asked what
she thought about the remainder of
the schedule. She then replied by
saying, “I feel like if we go out and
play hard, we will be fine.” Those
are some strong words by the
senior leader. If they can turn those
words into action, then the girls
will surely be successful.