May 2010 - Volume 1, Issue 3
Rutland Realm
Performance plays big
part in end of school year
Mrs. DaNeil Olson the set, costuming, and production of Is There
This year for the All School Play, I decided a Doctor in the House? It was a fast-paced play
with all the singing talents we have here at RHS, with hilarious one-liners that were not lost on our
we could try a musical production. Originally I audiences. I think it was a memorable play to be a
thought we would do several songs and add in part of, as either an actor or sound/lights tech.
some choreography. Time was precious, and we Our RHS students are amazing in their
eventually pared down the songs list to a few we ability to juggle several responsibilities all at the
felt were solid and did our best to polish up the same time. I am honored each time these kids
acting and singing. sign on for the plays because they are taking on
Senior class member Dan Asmus took over yet one more commitment. They always rise to
the designing and building of our set for Is There the occasion when it’s performance time.
a Doctor in the House? and with the help of a Our seniors cast members – Dan Asmus,
couple of others kids, the set was up in two days. Marissa Jung, Robert Maher, Brodric Moeller,
Marissa Jung helped as Costuming Director. We Megan Powell, and Morgan Trower – have shown
had a total of 24 students involved, counting two positive leadership since they came on board as
Frustrated lovers find eighth grade students we drafted on board the freshman, and they have led by example during
themselves pining away in last two weeks of practice. practices and performances. I will miss them very
Is There a Doctor in the House? I was very pleased with the results of much.
Cast and crew behind Director Mrs. DaNeil Olson are: (seated) Paige Iron Heart, Haley Hopf, Ashley Krogstad, Jaynie Spier,
BreeAna Olson, Samantha McNeel-Leighton, Danny Asmus, Mike Cook, Alice Anderson, Max Pinkava. (middle row) Haley Wilson,
Shelby Weston, Ky Graff, Sierra Trower, John Schultz. (back row) Megan Powell, Dacey Black, Preston Liedtke, Mike Minor, Brodie
Moeller, Alex Waba, Alex Renaas, Robert Maher, Morgan Trower, Marissa Jung.
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First year as Dean of Students goes well
Mrs. Sara Holmberg
Seems like just yesterday I was setting up grade up to the Junior class. After participating
my office, anxiously awaiting the first day of in Sioux Falls many went on to display their
school; now I can’t believe I am already preparing projects in the regional competition in Brookings.
for the last week of school. This year has really Now the four girls who produced the Seat Belt
flown by; they say time flies when you are having demonstration are headed to Washington D.C. in
fun. We started the year off with the annual back June for the national competition.
to school Whopper feed. Next, came numerous Students continued to stay extremely
ball games, winter play productions, band contests busy with a number of sporting events, FFA
and music concerts. competitions, Prom, the Spring Play and music
Throughout the year the seniors and I competitions/concerts. The elementary will end
attended a handful of post-high school planning the last week of school with the annual Field Day
events. Ranging from college fairs to and trip to Sioux Falls for their picnic.
various campus visits. The students The last three weeks have been busy with
began the process of filling out college celebrations and recognitions. The “season”
applications, maneuvering through started with Academic Awards Night and the
financial aid information and the task Athletic Banquet. Junior high and Kindergarten
of applying for numerous scholarships. graduations quickly followed and high school
Their hard work paid off, literally. graduation is just a short week away.
The majority of them received some This past year was definitely a learning
scholarship money to go towards experience for me. I can honestly say I learned
their post high school educations. something new every day, but I also had a ton of
The senior class collectively received fun. Thank you to the students for a phenomenal
Brodric Moeller, a senior at Rutland High first year and to the parents for your amazing
nearly $35,000 in scholarship money
School, was honored at the annual Aca- support. It is greatly appreciated.
throughout the year.
demic Excellence Luncheon. The event I want to wish you all a very happy and
Spring has been filled with
was hosted by the Associated School safe summer. Enjoy catching up on some much
many fun and exciting activities.
Boards of South Dakota along with Gov- needed sleep; I know I will. Have fun and I can’t
National History Day proved as a
ernor Mike Rounds. Brodric was selected wait to see you in August!
very successful learning experience
because he represents the top one percent
for Rutland students ranging from 6th
of graduating seniors.
From dissecting to recycling students are involved
These anatomy students found dissecting their fetal
pig to be easier when they had the virtual equivalent on the
computer screen to keep them on track. Mrs. Froke looks on
with this group of Morgan Trower, Alex Waba, and Chelsey Woldt. Fourth graders Sidney Liedtke, Jeremiah Hoekman, Joshua
“It was much easier to do this lab after the students Oldre, and Sheilah Ramirez sit proudly by their recycled flower pots.
had gone through the computerized dissection; I was able to These pots were part of a Arbor Day project that Freshmen Kayla
go around and answer questions, rather than only instructing Hoekman and Miles Maas planned with the younger counterparts. The
through the whole thing,” said Froke. planters served yet another purpose as Mothers Day presents!
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ORR Tracksters dash for state ORR State Qualifiers as of May 10
(Event –Qualifing time)
1600m Run - 4:45.00
4. Cassutt, Jacob 4:43.80
3200m Run – 10:33.90
11. Cassutt, Jacob 10:32.50
100m Dash - 12.90
1. Carper, Carly 12.10
200m Dash - 27.40
2. Carper, Carly 26.20
6. Leighton, Samantha 27.00
Above: BreeAna Olson leaving 100m Hurdles - 16.50
the blocks, at right: Taylor 1. Olson, BreeAna 15.60
Stratton on the high jump,
below: Carly Carper bring in 300m Hurdles - 49.50
the last leg of a winning relay, 3. Olson, BreeAna 48.60
below that: Alex Waba kicks
ahead at the finish line. 400m Relay - 53.10
1. Oldham-Ramona/Rutland 51.10
800m Relay - 1:51.50
1. Oldham-Ramona/Rutland 1:48.50
1600m Relay - 4:17.90
2. Oldham-Ramona/Rutland 4:12.00
Medley Relay - 4:35.30
3. Oldham-Ramona/Rutland 4:31.30
Long Jump - 15’11.00”
1. Carper, Carly 17’07.00”
5. Olson, BreeAna 16’03.00”
Rambler Stop keeps busy
Rebecca Reese place later this summer.
The Rambler Stop is a one of a kind The Rambler Stop has been serving the
community-owned and run business. Although it Rutland community for 11 years now and has
is small the Rambler Stop has a lot going on. This made many changes throughout the years. This
store offers a variety of products for purchase. year the store has made a few changes including
Everything from hot, fresh rolls and donuts to a new logo, a “living room” area for customers to
Watch for homemade meals. relax while they are at the store, eBay sales, and
Rambler Stop Every week from Tuesday to Friday the a website to advertise and spread the word about
Summer Events: Rambler Stop offers a hot meal for lunch. If you the Rambler Stop.
don’t want the hot meal there are many selections The Rambler Stop is open all year round
Village Rummage
from homemade sandwiches to frozen pizzas and is a great place to stop during the summer to
Sale- June 12 available. stock up on snacks, buy gas, enjoy the pavilion,
2nd Annual Other activities the Rambler Stop hosts are and attend the events that are held there. We hope
Tractor Poker events like the upcoming village wide rummage to see you this upcoming season.
sale that will take place on the weekend of June For more information about the Rambler
Run-July 12 12th. The Rambler Stop’s 2nd Annual Tractor Poker Stop please visit our website at http://sites.google.
Run and Sweet Corn Feed will also be taking com/site/ramblerstop.
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Class of 2010 Senior Spot lights
Birthday: October 16, 1991 Jimmay (content Barrier Bear) Who will you miss most from
Parents: Kelly (dad), Lynnette with a pitchfork until all his high school?
(mom) stuffing was bled out, then Haley Wilson
Siblings: Dustin (brother) throwing him in front of a train What do you plan to do after
If you were to be granted one If you could star in any Disney high school? College for
wish what would it be? movie what movie would you electrical engineering
I want a 2005 red Mustang choose? Pocahontas Who has had the most impact
convertible with a V10 Favorite Teacher? Mr. Moeller on your life? Haley Wilson
If you could go anywhere in Favorite Movie? Accepted If you could spend the day with
the world where would you If you could be in the circus, one famous person who would
go? Venice, Italy what would you do? …Run it be? Zac Efron
Most random/funniest away. Favorite shoes? My camo ones
moment at Rutland High Favorite Song? “Love and that I wear daily
School? Memories” by O.A.R. Favorite car?
Marissa Marie When Haley and I were Least favorite memory at RHS? Blue 1969 Dodge Charger
Jung talking about stabbing All the homework
Birthday: July, 18, 1992 If you could star in any Disney grade for a day what grade
Parents: Dale (dad), Lila movie what movie would you would you go back to and why?
(mom) choose? Freshman year, because it was
Siblings: (Sisters) Callyn, Meet the Robinsons. I’d be my first year at Rutland and in
Calless, Cassandra (Brother) Goober. a public school in general.
Lane Favorite Teacher? Mr. Elsinger What do you plan to do after
If you were to be granted one If you could be in the circus, high school? Go to SDSU for
wish what would it be? what would you do? electrical engineering
I would wish for telekinesis Flaming circle jumper If you could spend the day with
If you could go anywhere in Once you graduate what will one famous person who would
the world where would you you miss most about RHS? it be?
go? Ireland or Australia The food and the people Sir Isaac Newton
Most random/funniest moment Favorite Song? Favorite class?
at Rutland High School? “Oh what a night” by The 4 Since I don’t have study hall,
“Chicken wings and Healthy Seasons &“The Night Chicago I’ll go with AG.
Brodric Dale things” Died” by Paperlace Favorite shoes? My regular,
Moeller Favorite Lunch? Quesadillas If you could go back to one everyday, all black ones
Birthday: August of my mistakes and I love my the teacher.
20, 1991 life and everyone in it If you could go back to one
Parents: Terry Most random/funniest moment grade for a day what grade
(dad), Kathleen at Rutland High School? would you go back to and why?
(mom) I will never forget the day when Kindergarten. Mrs. Meyer is
Siblings: Sierra Danny and I slammed our amazing, they do cool projects
(sister) heads together while playing and they watch Sesame Street.
If you were to be dodgeball. I got a black eye it What do you plan to do after
granted one wish was awesome! high school? Go to SDSU and
what would it be? Favorite Teacher? Mr. Swartos major in Music Education
I would wish that Favorite Movie? Who has had the most impact
everyone would Twilight, Fame, and Never Back on your life? My parents and
Morgan live peacefully and never suffer Down my younger sister Sierra
If you could go anywhere in the If you could be in the circus, If you could spend the day with
Cheyenne world where would you go? what would you do? one famous person who would
Trower I have always wanted to go to I would tame the lions it be? The Jonas Brothers
Spain, so I would go there Favorite Song?“Life’s a Dance” Favorite class? Music
If you could go back in time and John Michael Montgomery Favorite shoes? That’s hard.
change one thing about your life Least favorite memory at RHS? I have 30 pairs of shoes to
what would it be? Taking business management choose from. I would say my
Nothing. I’ve learned from all with my sister and my mom was Aisics and Silver pumps.
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Class of 2010 says farewell...
RHS Graduation
ceremony will be
held in the Rutland
Gym on Saturday,
May 15, at 2:00
Motto: “Yesterday is but The seniors in British Literature took a moment for a picture at the Falls Park in Sioux Falls
a vision, and tomorrow is while on their writing marathon, April 28. Before landing at Falls Park, they visited the Court
only a dream. But today, House Mueseum, the Pavillion, the “Sculpureless” Sculpture Walk (who knew they were in the
well lived makes every process of changing the scultpure just then?), and A Taste of the Big Apple for observing, writing
yesterday a dream of hap- and sharing. The wind was so strong at the park they were unable to write, but not so strong that
piness and every tomor- they couldn’t find some fun!
row a dream of hope.”
Flower:
Orange Gerber Daisy
Colors:
Orange, Black, & White
Standing in back row: Kevin Klassy, Robert Maher, Dan Asmus, Brodric Moeller, Evan Stratton,
Mitchell Olson. Third row: Mrs. Barb Meyer, Korisa Pickard, Morgan Trower, Megan Powell, Logan
Johnson, Marissa Jung. Kindergarteners standing in second row: Jasmine Nichols, OrionAlbertson, Isaac
Trygstad, Kenneth Lindholm, Brayden Vogel, Nathan Rutledge, Breckyn Leighton, Rayden Lindholm
Seated in front row: Jacob Jaton, Caleb Jaton, Martin Tubb, Katrina Herman, Will Olson
RUTLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 39-4
2010-2011 SCHOOL CALENDAR
BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS
AUG. 23RD FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS (2 P.M. release)
OCT 20th END 1st QUARTER
DEC 22nd END 2nd QUARTER, 1st SEMESTER
DEC 22nd 2 P.M. Release (Christmas Vacation)
Rutland School
MARCH 9th END 3rd QUARTER
102 School Street
MAY 18th END 4th Quarter, 2nd SEMESTER
Rutland, SD 57057
MAY 18th LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS (2 P.M. Release)
MAY 19th LAST DAY FOR TEACHERS
HOLIDAYS (NO SCHOOL)
SEPT 6TH LABOR DAY VACATION
OCT 11TH NATIVE AMERICAN DAY
NOV 24-26th THANKSGIVING BREAK
DEC 23rd –DEC 31st CHRISTMAS VACATION
JAN 17TH MLK DAY
FEB 21ST PRESIDENTS DAY
MARCH 11, 18 SPRING BREAK VACATION DAYS
APRIL 22,25 EASTER VACATION
TEACHER INSERVICE DAYS
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
AUG. 19-20 OCT. 8th JAN. 14th
FEB. 18th MAR. 25th May 19th
ACTIVITIES and EVENTS
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ARE
2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH 6:30 P.M.
Permit #2
(unless otherwise indicated)
Madison, SD
AUG 22nd 5:00 – 7:30 WELCOME BACK / OPEN HOUSE/
COMMUNITY PICNIC
Zip Code 57042
US Postage Paid
OCT 7th & FEB. 8th PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
(2 P.M/Release)
SEPT 1st- SCHOOL PICTURES
MAY 14TH GRADUATION 2 P.M.