IN THE NEWSRosary High School`s New Head Volleyball Coach, Rachel Hartmann
(April, 23, 2012) Rosary High School is proud & excited to announce the hire of the new Head Varsity Volleyball Coach... 2005 Alum Rachel Hartmann. Rachel will be a GREAT addition to our staff and brings a wealth of volleyball experience into our program. Rosary is more than confident Rachel will continue to bring the success of the volleyball program into the future!
Rachel Hartmann is a 2005 graduate of Rosary H.S. and a prominent figure in the school`s volleyball history. Rachel achieved a single assist record (781) in 2004 which still stands today. She was a member of four Volleyball Regional Championships teams and the 2004 Suburban Catholic Conference 1st Place Volleyball Team. Rachel was selected as an All-Conference player all four years. During her senior year, Rachel made the All-Area team in the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune and several local publications. Rachel played club volleyball at Club Fusion in Marengo. She was ranked #11 in Prep Volleyball`s list of the top college recruits in the country.
Rachel also played point guard for Rosary`s basketball team. She has the distinction of being the only person who was a member of both Rosary`s first basketball conference championship team and its first volleyball conference championship team.
Rachel Hartmann went on to play Division I volleyball at the University of Minnesota where she was a four-year starter at the setter position. During Rachel`s four seasons at Minnesota, the Golden Gophers were consistently ranked as one of the top 20 teams in the nation. They made it into the NCAA 64-team playoff bracket each year and all the way to the "Elite 8" during Rachel`s sophomore year.
Rachel Graduated with a BS in Construction Management from the University of Minnesota. Following her graduation, Rachel played three seasons of professional volleyball – two in Puerto Rico and one in Switzerland, including a trip to the semi-finals on the Swiss cup team qualifying to compete in the European CEV Cup. During her spare time, Rachel coached youth volleyball in Puerto Rico and traveled to several European countries from her home base in Switzerland.
Rachel is currently employed as a Human Resources professional at Groupon, Inc. in Chicago. She also coaches club volleyball for the New Wave "15 Rush" team in Lombard.
Rosary High School Gives Support to Aurora`s World Relief Foundation
(April 2, 2012) On Wednesday, March 28th the World Relief children wanted to support their Rosary tutors & friends by attending the Rosary soccer match vs. Oswego. 27 of these World Relief students came out to the game, along with their chaperones to cheer our Royals to a victory over Oswego. The students were extremely enthusiastic, full of energy, and had a great time. Rosary soccer players, Bode & Fitzpatrick were very touched by the gesture, and feel honored to take part in this program to help these children transition to this country. Over the past several years Rosary students have been tutoring students K-5 from the World Relief Foundation in Aurora. The students are refugees who have come to the United States from countries such as Nepal, Burma and Iraq. This program is focused on improving the children`s skill in reading and writing English, but also in incorporating the English language more into their daily lives. Rosary students, Ashlee O`Neil, Marissa Olson, Yesenia Garcia, Grace Creighton, Celine Italia, and Rosary Soccer players, Alexandra Bode, and Megan Fitzpatrick, travel to McCleary Elementary School in Aurora once a week during their 8th hour class period and work with these refugees by playing games, reading books and helping them write pen-pal letters, while improving on their English skills.
Rosary High School Student Qualifies for U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Exam
(April, 2, 2012) Congratulations to junior Jesika Barmanbek, who qualified for the National Chemistry Olympiad exam which will be held on April 20th. The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad is a multi-tiered competition that brings together the nation`s most talented high school students to test their knowledge and skills in chemistry. In order to identify qualified students, the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad conducts a preliminary screening of students by participating in a section-sponsored examination. This year, four students from Rosary High School participated for the local Chemistry Olympiad. They include Jesika Barmanbek, Colleen Madlinger, Celina Italia, and Aimee Arvayo. We are proud of all who participated ... and good luck on the national exam Jesika!
Rosary High School Students Attended IMSA`s Leadership Symposium
(March 14, 2012) Congratulations to the Rosary High School students who were invited to IMSA`s Leadership Symposium on March 7, 2012. Ashlee O`Niel, Rachel Bens, Anne Duhig, Elizabeth Magaiski, Mallory Rettenmeier, Jenna Streich, and Maria Witte were selected because they are innovative, problem solvers who are passionate about identifying root issues with their communities, who have shown interest in creating partnerships with local community organizations, and who are committed to positive social change.
Leadership Symposium was developed: To inspire, educate, and collaborate with youth internationally in the fields of Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship to advocate and bring awareness to global issues and movements to make change on a community level.
For the 2011-2012 school year high school students, educators, and community organizations from surrounding counties, including Kane, Kendall, and DuPage were invited to participate.
The symposium served as a powerhouse for cross-communication of best practices and social activism through presentations, panels, round table discussions, and a community organization fair. Participants engaged in small case studies where all parties were able to offer ideas and derive outcomes. The symposium brought to the table already identified youthful entrepreneurs and public leaders active in their local and global communities.
The symposium also featured their annual Hollister Keynote Speaker. Bernie Hollister was an esteemed and charter faculty member of the Academy who passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. The Hollister lecture is a focal element of this student-driven Symposium.
Hannah Wulbert Recognized for Volunteer Service
(March 14, 2012) Rosary Senior, Hannah Wulbert, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President`s Volunteer Service Award. The award, which recognized Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was presented by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program this year as a representative of Rosary High School.
Hannah earned her award by providing meals for those in need through Feed My Starving Children and Lazarus House. She also served on a peer ministry team at St. Peter`s Parish in Geneva and was a Camp Wow counselor for middle school aged children.
Hannah said, "I made lunches for the residents of Lazarus House. I shop at Sam`s Club for things I`d like in my lunch. Then I make twenty sack lunches and deliver them. I feel honored to help those in my community who are less fortunate. It was humbling to walk in and see how grateful all those people were. I learned that I can make a difference at this young age."
Sister Patricia stated, "Hannah combines two key components of Rosary`s mission. She exerts leadership and service for the good of the church and society. We are so blessed to have a young woman like Hannah at Rosary High School."
Rosary Hosts Grade School Art Fair
(April, 4, 2012) On Saturday, March 3rd, Rosary had our Grade School Art Fair. 67 junior high students were involved. Schools included were St. Therese (Aurora), Annunciation (Aurora), Our Lady of Good Counsel (Geneva), Holy Angels of (Aurora), Holy Cross (Batavia), and St. Peter (Aurora). There were many different art works that were entered in the fair from paintings to sculptures. St Peter`s had very good work in particular that included their still lifes. The student`s involved said they really enjoyed seeing all the works from the other schools and enjoyed being at RHS (for some it was the first exposure to the school). Besides those involved, a little over 100 visitors came to the fair to view the art. Also involved were 7 of our own students. Two girls were greeters to register visitors, and give certificates to the students. The other 5 helped with serving refreshments. We would also like to thank Mrs. Olek, one of the mothers, who helped at the event, and Sr. Catherine Mary who assisted and represented Rosary.
Rosary`s Math Team in ICTM Regional Math Contest
(March 14, 2012) Congratulations to the Rosary High School Math Team members who competed at the ICTM Regional Math Contest on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at North Central College in Naperville. Second place team awards were won by the Algebra II Written Team. Third place team awards were won by the Fr/So 2-Person Team and the Calculator Team.
Additional individual awards were earned by, Colleen Madlinger (Batavia) who won 2nd place for Algebra II Written. The team placed 14th in the State at this time out of 62 schools.
Join Our Community of Caring!
(March 7, 2012) Recent Marmion and Rosary graduates Ben Minnis and Emily Roberts (`11) invite you to join a community of caring: Party in the Park (PITP). PITP brings about a celebration of life that fosters hope and encouragement for those struggling with depression and mental illness. Party in the Park is an annual fundraiser devoted to uniting individuals and creating a community in which it is okay to be broken. It seeks to educate the public about suicide and depression and invests directly in crisis intervention as well as scholarships in memory of those lost to suicide. In its first year, the fundraiser had over 300 attendees and raised over $5,000 for Suicide Prevention Services, Inc. of Batavia. Suicide Prevention Services runs a national suicide/depression hotline and several support groups for people who have lost loved ones to suicide or are survivors of suicide attempts. Additional money was raised and donated to a scholarship established at Marmion Academy.
 We invite you to join us in this celebration of life. This year`s event will include a twilight (possibly a "glow in the dark") 5K run/walk, food and a night concert. The event will take place JULY 21st (JULY 22nd Rain Date) Save the date! To stay updated, inform us of potential raffle donors, and help us raise awareness, join us at: www.Pitpcommunity.org or www.facebook.com/partyintheparkfundraiser and hit the "like" button at the top of the page!
Questions? Suggestions? Or just want to know how to get involved? Feel free to email Ben and Emily at: info@pitpcommunity.org
Because life is worth living!
Rosary`s Math Team Excels in Competition
(February 15, 2012) Congratulations to the Rosary High School Math Team members who competed at the Marmion Math Contest on Monday, February 13, 2012. First place team awards were won by the Algebra II Team and the Freshman/Sophomore Relay Team. Second place team awards were won by the Algebra I Team, Geometry Written Team, Precalculus Written Team, and Junior/Senior Relay Team. Third place team awards were won by the Calculator Team and the Orals Team. Additional individual awards were earned by Anna Ward who took 2nd place in the Geometry Written Test and by Colleen Madlinger, Stephanie Ebert and Courtney Cox who placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the in the Algebra II Written Test. The team placed 3rd overall in the competition. Rosary Girls Place
FIRST in Math & Science Competition
(February 1, 2012) Rosary High School`s WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering) team competed in the Regional competition held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Waubonsee Community College. Up against Aurora Central Catholic High School, Marmion Academy, Kaneland High School and Sandwich High School, Rosary earned FIRST PLACE and will advance to the sectional competition on March 6, 2012 at Northern Illinois University. Rosary`s team members include seniors Kelsey Arnold, Devon Bavery, Sam Duarte, Sara Helm, Melissa Lifka, Emmy Popovich, Kallie Renfus, Rachel Romano, Melissa Shaw and juniors Jesika
Barmanbek, Courtney Cox, Celine Italia, Colleen Madlinger, Amy Seraphin. The individual winners for each subject in the Regional Competition were:
1st place in Mathematics - Emmy Popovich
1st place in Chemistry - Colleen Madlinger
1st place in Computer Science - Courtney Cox
2nd place in Chemistry - Jesika Barmanbek
2nd place in English - Sam Duarte
3rd place in English - Melissa Lifka
WYSE, based out of the University of Illinois, offers an annual Academic Challenge competition to its high school members in Illinois and Missouri. This consists of a competitive series of tests that are aimed to challenge the brightest students. All of the test questions are taken from senior high school and college freshman level curricula. Students compete as individuals and as a team with their schools.
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