RIO MESA HIGH SCHOOL
SPARTAN UPDATE
January 15, 2016
COMMUNITY LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ADULTS GRADUATION took place on Friday,
January 8, 4 p.m., at the Oxnard Union High School District Board Room. Congratulations Academy
Graduate from Rio Mesa High School – Jacqueline Alvarez! The Academy was established in March 1999
as a partnership between the Oxnard Police Department and the Oxnard Union High School District. The 60hour program is designed to provide youth with an insight to the law enforcement profession. Upon successful
completion of the program, students earn high school credits.
NFL GOLDEN FOOTBALL - In conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Super Bowl, the NFL
has sent a Golden Football to each high school in America boasting a Super Bowl
participant. Rio Mesa is the only OUHSD school to receive one, honoring 1998 graduate
SCOTT FUJITA, who played in Super Bowl XLIV while a member of the New Orleans Saints.
We will be extremely proud to give the ball a permanent home in our trophy case! Brian
FitzGerald, Athletic Director
SPARTANS OF THE QUARTER were recognized by parents and staff on Thursday, January 14,
at 8 a.m., in the library. Congratulations to these students that truly set an example of the
Spartan motto and leadership in class, are interested in learning, and set good examples for other
students:
Freshmen
Ixtel Duran
Kortney Kemper
Katelynn Abernathy
Matthew Henschel
Brandon Ochoa
Sophomores
Neal Thompson
Noah Pitones
Jessica Hernandez
Ergellison Aranzanu
Juniors
Roberto Cedillo
Alejandro Cassillas
Autumn Hall
Jeni Kawate
Seniors
Jessica Rivera
Nayeli Ortiz
William DeZavala
Eric Hernandez
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION - The Transportation Technology students are busy working
towards completion of their lab projects as the first semester winds down. Pictured is the Intermediate class
working on their "Basic Electrical Lab #1". The students are constructing working electrical circuits and testing
voltages at specific points on their circuit.
Business - Microsoft Office Intro students are learning how Excel is used in a payroll department by
calculating pay rates and overtime pay. Multimedia is in a unit on Typography (pictured is a text effect students
made in Adobe Illustrator)…Mary Wayne, Career and Technical Education Department Chair
ENGLISH - The IB Seniors in English will be participating in their Individual Oral Commentaries (IOCs) for the next two weeks. The
IOCs are part of the testing regimen that the IB students face during their two-year program. Please wish them luck as they engage
in this very important process…Ms. Joan C. O'Reilly, English Department Chair
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER –Michael Cauvel, Aquatics Coordinator at Casitas Water Adventure met with students
during the lunch period outside the College and Career Center on Monday, January 11. Students were provided information
brochures about earning Lifeguard and First Aid Certification and training dates being offered.
Elizabeth Tobias, Indian Education Counselor, met with thirteen students enrolled in the Indian Education Consortium Program
on Tuesday, January 12, during first period. She talked about the Indian Tribes of the Pacific Northwest and showed a PowerPoint
with videos about their housing, symbolism on their ceremonial vestments, totem poles, and customs.
Andrea Delgado, Student Recruiter, Harvard College - Cambridge, MA, gave a presentation to twenty-four students during lunch
on Tuesday, January 12. She spoke about college life, admissions requirements, and available financial aid. She answered
questions and encouraged students to contact her if they needed further information…Sally Anderson, College and Career Center
Tech
ASB/LINK CREW – Spirit Week - College Day Tuesday, Workout Wednesday, Disney Day Thursday and White Out Friday for the
Winter Rally… Carl Melhorn, ASB Director, Link Crew Coordinator, Peer Resource Advisor and Spartan Spotlight Director
UPCOMING EVENTS
Boys’ Basketball 50th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, January 15, Rio Mesa vs. Pacifica @ HOME
Former Head Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coaches will be honored
Jerseys of Eric Thomas (RMHS leading scorer) & Joseph Soto (RMHS only player to play professionally) will be retired…Chris
Ruffinelli, Coach
Winter Formal, “Light Up the Night” – Saturday, January 16, 8 – 11 p.m. - quad…Carl Melhorn, ASB Director
ZAP (Zeroes Aren’t Permitted) - Library – Every Saturday - 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
PARENT FINANCIAL AID NIGHT – January 20, 6 to 7:30 p.m., RMHS Lab Rooms 25 & 34
Sign up - contact Ms. Solano [email protected] (805) 385-2521
Presentation provided by representatives of the Office of Financial Aid from Local Community Colleges!
WINTER DANCE PERFORMANCE – “Dancing Through the Decades"
Fri., Jan. 22, 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm, gym. Tickets $5 pre-sale, $7 at door – on sale week before the show