Congratulations to all the students who received awards at the RBJH Academic Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 14.  The following students won departmental awards:

Social Studies Department Award
Sponsored by the Roanoke Rotary

7th Grade: Elizabeth Moser
8th Grade: Mindy Bradle

Science Department Award
Sponsored by the Roanoke Farmers Association

7th Grade: Andrew Peterson
8th Grade: Madison Gerdes

Language Arts Department Writing Award
Sponsored by the Woodford County Journal

7th Grade: Elizabeth Moser
8th Grade: Eric Craps

Math Department Award
Sponsored by the Roanoke-Benson Community Bank

7th Grade: Katie Volz
8th Grade: Emily Armstrong

At the recent IESA State Track and Field meet, RBJH 8th grader Olivia Rossman captured 1st place in the high jump.  That’s right Olivia is the best of the best and RBJH couldn’t be prouder of Olivia!

Congratulations Olivia!

Congratulations to the following RBJH Track Team members who qualified for the IESA State Track Meet. The IESA State Track Meet will be held Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12.

High Jump: Olivia Rossman and Ryan Fehr

Long Jump: Bailey Blunier

1600 run: Madge Sullivan

800 run: Brittany Coone

400 run: Ryan Fehr

200 dash: Olivia Rossman & Matt West

100 dash: Matt West

4 x 100 relay: Ben Mangold, Austin Martin, Ryan Fehr, Matt West

4 x 200 relay: Kate Gastman, Bailey Blunier, Brittany Coone, Olivia Rossman

4 x 400 relay: Natalie Backer, Madge Sullivan, Samantha Kennell, Olivia Rossman

Names of students receiving awards at the RBJH Academic Honors Ceremony are listed on the “Academic Honors Night” website.  (See link above.) The ceremony is at 7:00 pm on Monday, May 14.

Please take note of these important dates taking place prior to the end of the school year.

• RB60 Chorus Department Spring Concert
  RBHS Chorus, RBJH Chorus, 5th Grade General Music
  Tuesday, May 8
  7:30 PM
  RBHS Gymnasium

• RBJH Academic Awards Night
  Monday, May 14
  7:00 PM
  RBJH Gymnasium

•  8th Grade Promotion
  Thursday, May 17
  7:00 PM
  RBJH Gymnasium

•  No School / Teacher Institute
  Friday, May 18

•  Report Card Day
  Monday, May 21

•  Athletic Awards Night
  Monday, May 21

The Woodford County Track meet is, May 1^st, not on Thursday as originally stated.  The track team will leave at 9:00 am, from Benson and will miss the whole day of school. Rain date will be on Wednesday. They will be in school on Thursday.

The RB60 Instrumental Music Department will present their annual Spring Band Concert on Tuesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the RBHS gym.  Students in grades 5 through 12 will participate in this concert.

The concert will feature guest soloist Mr. Ted Wanack.  Mr. Wanack will solo with both the RBHS Jazz Band and the RBHS Concert Band.  Mr. Wanack is considered one of the top jazz trombonist in the midwest.

Information for band students was emailed home and is also posted online at the RB60 Band Website.

Congratulations to Olivia Rossman for setting a new high jump record for both RBJH and the Tri-County Conference!  At the recent Tri-County Track meet, Olivia jumped 5’3.5″.  Way to go Olivia – we’re very proud of you!

Olivia Rossma (C) along with Madge Sullivan (L) and Kate Gastman (R) after setting a new school and conference high jump record.

Congratulations to the RBJH Scholastic Bowl Team on their second place trophey win in the Little Tri-County Tournament on Saturday, April 21.  The team had a great tournament winning their first 3 matches to earn a spot in the championship match.  In the championship match, they lost to ElPaso – Gridley.

Congratulations to coach Mrs. Booker for her excellent work with the students.   Also a special congrats to the entire team for representing RB in a positive light during matches and the “down” times!  RBJH is proud of you!

Please join us on Monday, May 14th at 7 PM as Roanoke-Benson Junior High School honors the academic achievements of RBJH students.