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FROM THE PAGODA

Students show us how to conquer grief

I am deeply grateful to the entire RE community for the support, kindness and compassion shown during this year of excruciating losses. I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for reaching out to our grieving families and offering them meals, companionship and embraces. Last week, however, it was our students who left me amazed. [More]

STUDENT NEWS

Miami Heat gives charity award to junior

Raquel Coronell '17 received a standing ovation during a break in play in the second quarter of the April 10 Miami Heat game against Orlando when the Heat honored her with the State Farm "Exist to Assist" award  for her "Bald is Beautiful" project. You can read her story in the Miami Herald here. [More]

Dade school board honors AP Gov class

The Miami-Dade School Board has invited Greg Cooper's AP U.S. Government classes to a May 11 school-board meeting to be recognized for the classes' voter-guide website. The 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. board meeting will be broadcast on WLRN.

WSVN-7 highlights student non-profit

Ten years after Joshua Williams '18 founded the non-profit Joshua's Heart, WSVN Channel 7 featured the charity and Williams on its newscast on April 9. The station also included a story on Williams' efforts, which have raised more than half a million dollars. You can view both here.  

RE physics team takes first at Barry U

RE's physics team – Andres Arango '16, Alex Fuster '16, Lance Helguero-Kelley '16, John Mistele '17, John Muniz-Aleman '16 and Guillermo Wenrich '17 – topped 13 area high schools at the 15th Annual Chemistry and Physics Tournament at Barry University April 8. [More]
 

THE ARTS

Zou seeks national win – and U.S. stamp

Megan Zou '18's oil painting of a swan could land on the front of a U.S. stamp if she prevails in a national contest at the end of this month. Zou's Tundra Swan won "Best of Show" honors in the Florida Junior Duck Stamp Contest March 29, advancing her into a competition with top young artists from the other 49 states. [More]

MS student band gets Heat playoff invite

Adam Chopp '22 and Levi Gans '22 have been invited to play the Star Spangled Banner at a Heat playoff game with their kid-band Arrowhead after successfully performing at American Airlines Arena on mascot Burnie's birthday March 6. [More]

RE Combo leads stellar effort at states 

The RE Combo claimed the highest honors – a "Superior with Distinction" rating – as 17 RE students combined to earn a total of 17 Superior medals at the Florida Bandmasters Association State Solo and Ensemble/Jazz Festival in Cape Coral, Fla., March 28-29.  [More]

Frosh's work premieres at film festival

The John D. MacArthur Beach State Park selected Jorge Zreik '18's film – "Miami's Mangroves: The Last Frontier" – to premiere at its 2nd Youth Making Ripples Film Festival  on April 2. The film was selected because it inspires and educates students about changes that can be made to conserve the state's waterways. [More]

SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

Both tennis teams win regional titles

The boys’ and girls’ tennis teams brought home a pair of trophies from Key Biscayne on April 7, with both claiming Region 8-1A championships at the Crandon Park Tennis Center and advancing to the state tournament. Each competes in Orlando on April 13.
 

Girls' water polo wins district; boys 2nd

Sofia Carrera-Justiz ’16 scored four goals to lead the girls’ water polo team to the District 15 title with a 10-2 victory over Coral Gables High on April 5. The boys dominated Columbus High in the district semifinals but fell just short in the district final to last year’s state champion Belen Jesuit. [More]

Girls’ lacrosse claims district title

Captain Bridget Turner ’16 scored six goals and Erin Bakes ’18 contributed five to help the girls’ lacrosse team capture its second-straight District 31 title with an 18-3 victory over Miami Palmetto Senior High at Ransom Everglades on April 6. 

ON CAMPUS

Rock 4 Relief honors late RE parents

RE musicians honored beloved parents Kevin Smith and Richard Cochran with a Rock 4 Relief concert that showcased their talents and compassion. The April 8 event drew 300 people and raised about $1700 for Habitat for Humanity and the Kevin Smith Memorial Fund.

Parents get advice on athletic recruiting

The 21st-century athletic recruiting process requires that student-athletes and their parents learn the "art of self-recruiting," two experts on college recruiting told Ransom Everglades parents during a presentation in the Lewis Family Auditorium April 10.

Four alums talk (virtually) to RE students

RE alums on four college campuses fielded questions from current students, offered advice and encouragement, and reminisced about their high-school days during an engaging virtual chat at the Lewis Family Auditorium April 5. [More]

ALUMNI NEWS

Alum '09 talks about global health equity

Katie Kralievits '09 urged RE students to do something about the disparity in healthcare that exists around the world, investing their efforts in substantive programs rather than short-term relief efforts that often have little impact. [More]

Bradley Rose '01 into UM Hall of Fame

Former tennis star Megan Bradley Rose '01 entered the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame on March 31 with eight other inductees, including former NFL stars Kellen Winslow, Jr., and Willis McGahee. Read the Miami Herald story here. [More]

Watson '87 hosts late-night show on PBS

Carlos Watson '87 launched his late-night talk show career on PBS at 11 p.m. April 5 with the first episode of Point Taken, a show designed to bring together experts for cordial debate on interesting issues. Watson, a former political analyst for CNN, hosts. Watch the debut here.
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Upper School Art Exhibition

Thu., Apr 14, 3:15 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Solomon Art Gallery, Ransom Campus
 
View exciting students' works on display through June 3.
Contact: Jose Rodriguez
 
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RE Band SJG Spring '16 Tribute Concert

Thu., April 21, 7:30 p.m., Lewis Family Auditorium | Ransom Campus
 
This must-see concert will feature the award-winning RE Symphonic, Jazz and Guitar Ensembles. Contact: Jon Hamm
 
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'Callaloo Chicago' Concert

Fri., April 22, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Swenson Hall | Middle School
 
The RE Middle School Band will host the "Callaloo Chicago" percussion ensemble in concert. The ensemble is considered the best fusion steel pan group performing original compositions in the world. Contact: Cathryn Leibinger
 
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 Meet new Director of College Counseling Marty Elkins

Tues., April 26, 7 p.m.,  Rehearsal Hall adjacent to the Lewis Family Auditorium | Ransom Campus
 
Head of School Penny Townsend will introduce new Director of College Counseling Marty Elkins to the RE community. All parents and students are invited to attend. Mrs. Elkins' tenure begins July 1. Contact: Myriam Gollan
 
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Sign up today for summer programs!

Ransom Everglades offers two terrific programs – Summer Explorations and Summer Camp – that can be done separately or together. An academic-themed Summer Explorations camp offers exciting courses in robotics, aviation, film production and others for rising 6th through 12th graders. A summer camp offers sailing, canoeing, soccer, basketball and other sports and activities for kids 4-12. Kids can choose one or both. For more information or to register, go to www.ransomeverglades.org and choose the buttons for Summer Explorations or Summer Camp.

Calendar

 
 
10th-Grade Parent Network
Wed., Apr 13, 7:45 a.m.
Location: Ransom Cottage, Ransom Campus
Contact: Jody Crosland
 
Girls’ and Boys’ Tennis in State Tournament
Wed; Apr 13, 8 a.m. Girls vs. St. Andrews; 11:30 a.m. Boys vs. Sagemont
Location: Bug Lake, Orlando
 
MS & US Early Dismissal
Wed., Apr 13
 
MS Book Club
Thu., Apr 14, 8 a.m.
Location: Bookstore in the Grove
3390 Mary Street #166
Coconut Grove, 33133
Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
Contact: Jody Crosland
 
Spring Upper School Art Exhibition
Thu., Apr 14, 3:15 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Solomon Art Gallery, Ransom Campus
Come to see exciting student works on display through June 3.
 
8th-Grade Art Field Trip
Fri., Apr 15, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Students will travel to three exciting art destinations in Miami: The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse; the Wynwood Walls; and the Rubell Family Collection.
Contact: Elsa Munoz
 
Girls’ Water Polo vs. MAST Academy in State Tournament
Fri., Apr 15 12 p.m.
Location: RE Aquatic Center
All games in the state tournament take place April 14-16 at the RE Aquatic Center.
 
Girls’ Lacrosse vs. Coral Shores in Regional Tournament
Fri., Apr 15, 3:30 p.m.
Location: Lacrosse field, Ransom Campus
 
MS & US Delayed Start
Fri., Apr 15
 
9th-Grade Parent Network
Wed., Apr 20, 7:45 – 9 a.m.
Location: Ransom Cottage, Ransom Campus
Topic: “Moving Up to 10th Grade: Your Parental Role.”
Contact: Jody Crosland
 
MS Early Dismissal
Wed., Apr 20, 1 p.m.
Location: Middle School
To accommodate 3:30 p.m. orientation for rising sixth-grade class.
 
RE Band SJG Spring 2016 Tribute Concert
Thu., Apr 21, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lewis Family Auditorium, Ransom Campus
This must-see concert will feature the award-winning RE Symphonic, Jazz and Guitar Ensembles.
Contact: Jon Hamm
 
‘Callaloo Chicago’ Concert
Fri., Apr 22, 3:30-5 p.m.
Location: Swenson Hall, Middle School
The RE Middle School Band will host the “Callaloo Chicago” percussion ensemble in concert. The ensemble is considered the best fusion steel pan group performing original compositions in the world. Contact: Cathryn Leibinger
 
Meet New Director of College Counseling Marty Elkins
Tue., Apr 26, 7 p.m., Rehearsal Hall adjacent to the Lewis Family Auditorium, Ransom Campus
Head of School Penny Townsend will introduce new Director of College Counseling Marty Elkins to the RE community. All parents and students are invited to attend. Mrs. Elkins’ tenure begins July 1.
Contact: Myriam Gollan
 
Senior Panel and REPA General Meeting
Wed., Apr 27, 9 – 11 a.m.
Location: Pagoda, Ransom Campus
A group of seniors will talk about their years at RE and answer questions. Their words of experience and perspectives are always a highlight for the parents of underclassmen.
Contact: Jody Crosland
 
Faculty Art Exhibition
Thu., April 28, 3:15 – 6 p.m.
Location: Solomon Art Gallery, cafeteria, library, visitor’s lounge, Ransom Campus
Enjoy works in various media from faculty and students displayed around campus.
 
RE Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner
6:30 p.m., cocktail reception; 7 p.m. dinner and presentation
Location: Pagoda, Ransom Campus
 
Senior Send-Off Meeting
Fri., Apr 29, 8 – 10 a.m.
Location: Ransom Cottage, Ransom Campus
Contact: Jody Crosland
 
Alumni Weekend
Fri.-Sat., April 29-30
A variety of events all day long Friday and Saturday celebrate our returning alumni.
Read news about the RE communtiy including students, faculty, alumni and events in the RE Log Spring 2016 edition.

 
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