Summer 2017

“Learn ing wi th Pass ion, Innovat ion and Leadership”

D i s t r i c t N e w s l e t t e r

Valedictorian Annalise Boyer

Commencement Exercises

Friday, June 23rd, 7 p.m. - RCS High School Auditorium

Annalise Boyer, daughter of David & Lisa Boyer, has been named the Valedictorian of the Class of 2017. Annalise is a member of the East Ran-dolph United Methodist Church and the Cold Spring Volunteer Fire Depart-ment. Her extra-curricular activities include: soccer, softball, Future Farm-ers of America, Trap team, Ski Club, Lakewood YMCA soccer, SWCATTS Soccer Club and National Honor Society. Annalise has received the following awards/honors: RIT Computing Medal Award, JCC part-time student Deans’ List, Chautauqua Area Scholarship Program Mentoring Award, Honor Roll, Student of the Month, Soccer Honorable Mention, Softball Sportsmanship Award, Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau Youth Citizenship Award, D.A.R. Good Citizen Award, Section VI Scholar-Athlete All-Western New York Girls’ Soccer, Community All-Star Award, National Honor Society President, Class of 2017 President, Student Council Secretary, Band Vice President, Future Farmers of America Randolph Chapter Reporter and Fessenden, Laumer and DeAngelo Athletic Club Scholar Athlete of the Week. Annalise plans to study Nursing.

Emily Matson, daughter of James & Susan Matson, has earned the honor of Salutatorian of the Class of 2017. Emily’s extra-curricular activities include National Honor Society (officer), 4H, horseback riding and dance. Emily plans to major in Accounting.

Salutatorian Emily Matson

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RCS Telephone Directory

MAIN NUMBERS7-12 Building .......................358-6161Pre-K to 6 Building ..............358-3985Bus Garage/Transportation ..358-7019Facilities ...............................358-7026

OFFICE NUMBERS7-12 Building:Superintendent’s Office ........358-7005Business Office ....................358-7006H.S. Principal’s Office .........358-7007Asst. Principal’s Office ........358-7094Guidance Office ...................358-7008Athletic Director’s Office.....358-7094Nurse’s Office ......................358-7012Cafeteria Office ....................358-7014

Pre-K to 6 Building:Elem. Principal’s Office .......358-7030Committee on Special Ed .....358-7034Nurse’s Office ......................358-7036

To report an absence: Please call the nurse by 9 a.m. if your child will be absent or tardy. You also may fax the nurse at 358-7070 (high school) or 358-7060 (elementary).

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Each year, four students are chosen by the English Department to participate in the Principals' Association Writing Contest in March. This year: Brynn Paget represented the 9th grade, Kaylynn Chadwick represented the 10th grade, Chase Smallback rep-resented the 11th grade and Francene Ossman was the 12th grade representative. Our school did very well overall, with Kaylynn winning 1st place overall for her respective grade level. Kaylynn was asked to read her essay aloud during an awards luncheon and won a cash scholarship. All four students did exceptionally well and we could not be more proud of their writing.

In January, stu-dent leaders from the seventh grade class were selected to attend the Middle Level Leadership Workshop. There, motivational speaker Ed Gerety, encouraged local youth to be the positive change in their home school. Mr. Gerety stressed the importance of kindness, gratitude, and helping and serving others.

Students Show Writing Skills

Learning to Be Young Leaders

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By Superintendent Kaine Kelly

Even though at times it does not feel like it, spring is here and with it has arrived the start of construction season. Many of you may have noticed that contractors are getting an early jump on work for our capital building project. Over spring break we were able to get floors replaced in 6 class-rooms, get an early jump on electrical work, site work and some abatement. This is great news because it gives us a better chance of finishing this project on time and under bud-get. It has been a while since public hearings were held on the scope of the project so in-cluded below is a basic scope of work so that you are aware of what is happening. The site work will disrupt traffic flows from time to time especially over the summer and may affect student drop off and pick-ups for summer school and other summer activities so keep an eye out for mailings and on our web site and Facebook page for updates. If you ever have any questions comments or concerns about the project please do not hesitate to contact Superintendent Kaine Kelly at any time.

Capital Project Update and Basic Scope of Work

HIGH SCHOOL• Remodel biology and chemistry rooms on 3rd floor. New

floors, ceilings, case work, work tables and equipment.• 2nd floor, rooms 240, 243, 245, 248 and 249 will get

new ceilings and all but 240 and 249 will get new floors. Casework will be refinished in rooms 248&249.

• New door hardware and refinish historic doors not done in previous projects.

• New clock system building wide.• New roof over gym 118 and music 260. New roof access

door at north end of corridor 300F.• Asbestos abatement in crawlspaces.• Masonry restoration / brick re-pointing in selected loca-

tions.• Upgrades to theatrical lighting in the auditorium.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL• Replace floors in 24 classrooms, the media center and

corridor 107.

• Construct new “wet wall” in boys TR 84 and girls 83. Install new fixtures and replace floor.

• New clock system building wide.• Upgrade sound system at the stage.

SITEWORK• Construct new parking lot at entrance by electronic sign. • Increase parking lot size at ES.• Widen current entrance road to accommodate 2 way

traffic. • Re-configure bus loops and parent drop off loops at both

buildings to improve safety and help relieve congestion at peak traffic times.

• Complete removal and replacement of track surface and D zones. Install trench drainage at track.

• Construct new storm water retention basin and route all storm water through extensive new drainage system.

• Reconstruct the retaining wall at the athletic field park-ing lot.

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On November 18th and 19th, Haley Ro-manosky participated in the Sr. High Area All-State Festival held at SUNY Fredonia. She was selected from the best 10th-12th grade singers in New York State to perform in the Senior High Women’s Choir.

In order to be considered for this prestigious choral ensemble, Haley had to audition at the New York State School Music Association Festival last May. She prepared and performed a challenging vocal solo, and was graded by an adjudicator on her solo, as well as sight reading. She received a high score, with several excep-tional comments. Congratulations Haley, on all of the hard work and vocal progress you have made!

The Cattaraugus County All County Music Festival was held in March this year. All County #1 was at Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School on March 10th and 11th. Performing at this festival were the Elementary Chorus, the Junior High Band and the Senior High Chorus.

Students pictured in the Elementary All County Band photo upper right (l-r): Rileigh Lynn-Haskell, Katelyn Storer, Kendall Steward, Reagan Lewis, Bridg-et Lydic, Lilly Fleischmann, Owen Nelson, Mathurin Griffith, Carson Conley, Jaiden Huntington. Absent from photo: Ryan Carpenter.

Students pictured in the Elementary All County Chorus photo lower right: (back, l-r) McKenna Park, Lilly Fleischmann, James Beightol, Zachary Farren; (middle, l-r) Amanda Adams, Grace Kenyon, Corinne Inkley, Kassidy Graham; and (front, l-r) Renee Water-man, Kyle Senn.

RCS MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

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On March 10th and 11th, the following 10-12th grade students participated in the Sr. High All County Chorus festival at Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School (upper right photo): Darian Botzenmayer, Brandon Nomes, Sara Peterson, Ryan Philp, Haley Romanosky, and Chase Smallback.

On March 17th and 18th, the following 7-9th grade students participated in the Jr. High All County Chorus festival at Franklinville Central School (lower right photo): Siennah Bowles, Aspen Hawkins, Ella Mar-tonis, Sydney Smith, Miranda Waterman and Caliana Wheeler.

In order to be considered for these choral ensembles, students had to audition at the Cattaraugus County Music Teachers Associa-tion Solo Festival in January. These students performed challenging vocal solos, completed sight-reading, were graded by an adjudicator and received high scores. They were selected from the best 7th-12th grade singers in Cattaraugus County to perform in the All County Mixed Choirs. All students worked very hard preparing for the festi-val rehearsals and concert performance.

Congratulations on an outstanding job!

The following students were selected to participate in the Cattaraugus Junior High All-County Band. Congratulations to all of them! Pictured upper left photo (l-r): Noah Barber, Miranda Waterman, Brynn Pagett, Luke Pagett, Wyatt Adams, Alexis Shellenbarger, Riley Palmer, Joshua McMaster.

Congratulations to the following students for auditioning into the Cattaraugus High School All-County Band. These students were selected based on their CCMTA Solo Festival scores

and auditioned in to this ensemble amongst the best in Cattaraugus County. Pictured in lower left photo (l-r): Ethan Meleen, Lydia Gozdal-ski, Josh Walters, Kerrigan Walters, Joan Adams, Matthew Lenehan, Johnathan Burris, Noah Barber.

RCS MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

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Year-End Calendar Info

Sex Offender Notification

Cardinal News & Notes

You have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child's classroom teacher(s) and paraprofessional staff.

- Title 1, Part A, Section 111(h)(6)

Title 1 Notice:

Randolph Central School has been notified of a sex offender living within the district. The following person has been registered as a level 3 sex offender: Terry Miller, 6721 Riga Rd., Conewango Valley, NY 14726. Anyone using this informa-tion to injure, harass, or commit a criminal act against any person may be subject to criminal prosecution. If you would like further information, you may visit the website: www.familywatchdog.us or www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/nsor.

Due to the adjusted Regents testing schedule, the last day for Jr./Sr. High stu-dents will be Monday, June 12th.

We have changed the last day of atten-dance for elementary students, too. The last day will be Wednesday, June 21. This will be a full-day and 6th grade graduation will be that evening in the H.S. auditorium at 7pm. There will be no school on Thurs-day, June 22.

On May 3, 2017, the Randolph Central School chapter of the National Hon-or Society attended the annual National Honor Society banquet at Good Times Restaurant in Olean. Each year, new inducted members are formally recog-nized as National Honor Society students in Cattaraugus County at this dinner event. Additionally, students are awarded scholarships and are recognized for various accomplishments. This year, the RCS recipients were (above, l-r): Ethan Meleen, Scholarship Award for Highest SAT Scores; Annalise Boyer, recipient of the Plaque Award (sponsored by Adams Dairy) and scholarship; and Jordan Lux, Service Award and scholarship. Congratulations!

The Ellicottville Career and Technical Education Center recently inducted six students from component school districts into the National Technical Honor Society. The evening’s ceremony included a dinner provided and served by the Culinary Arts class. The National Technical Honor Society awards its membership based on academic and technical education, grades, attendance, leadership and character. Pictured below are RCS Superintendent Kaine Kelly (left) and 7-12 Principal Jason Halpainy (right) congratulating Cameron Mower, who was inducted into the NTHS for his work in the Media Communications class.

RCS Students Recognizedby National Honor Societies

Mark you calendars to join us for Open House on Thursday, August 31. The event will be held at the Elementary School from 5:30pm - 7pm and at the High School from 6pm - 7:30pm . We hope to see you there!

Open House Reminder

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On Tuesday, May 9 the students in Mrs. John-son's preschool classes had the opportunity to visit the Randolph Manor. Students colored/drew a pic-ture of Spring in hopes of bringing cheer to the resi-dents. It was clearly an enjoyable visit for both the young and the old. Laughter and smiles made for a sunny day inside and out at the Randolph Manor!

By Cory DerrenbacherOn Friday, March 24th, the

high school band hosted Dr. Paula Holcomb from the SUNY Fredonia School of Music. Dr. Holcomb worked with the band for two hours in the high school auditorium in a clinic format. The workshop included her tips and expertise that she has acquired from traveling and teaching around the world, working with all age levels. Dr. Holcomb and the band worked on the music they were preparing for their spring concert, where she shared different techniques, rehearsal methods, and ways to further better both the individual and the ensemble as musicians and college bound students. She also shared some stories with the students about her travels and experiences as a professional conduc-tor. The students were excited to hear that Dr. Holcomb had conducted in 50 different countries, 5 different continents, and numerous professional and collegiate level ensembles. Her expertise and energy was a blast for the students to experience. After the rehearsal, the band, Dr. Holcomb, and Mr. Derrenbacher enjoyed refreshments and conversation in the band room.

H.S. Band Hosts Professor as Guest Conductor

Randolph Manor Visit

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Members of the Randolph FFA and ag mechanics class competed at the NAPA ag mech competition held at the WNY Farm Show held at the Erie County Fairgrounds. Students had to problem solve ag mechnical problems at 10 different stations. Tyler Liskow placed 5th overall and won a tool set. Com-peting were: Travis Wright, Tallon Dellahoy, Daylon Booth, Tra' Bargy, Jacob Steward, Tyler Liskow and Kaleb O'Neill.

The Randolph FFA Poultry judging team placed first at the state fair and quali-fied to compete at National FFA convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The contest consists of identifying chicken parts and breeds, candling eggs, judging chickens, identifying parts, grading carcasses and knowledge of poultry management test. The team won a bronze award at nationals. Shown are: FFA advisor Pat Walker; team members Tyler Liskow, Rhiannon Rodunardt, Annalise Boyer, and Kylee Gower with coordinator Valerie Gunsaulis and representatives from Newly Weds Foods, Inc. and Tyson Foods, Inc.

The Randolph FFA Envirothon team 1, coached by FFA Advisor Pat Walker, won the Cattaraugus County Envirothon. This qualified them to compete at the state competition in Geneva at the end of May. The Envirothon event is a team event and consists of questions on aquatics, forestry, wildlife, soils and a current environmental issue and oral presentation. Team members are (above) Evan Lis-kow, Tyler Liskow, Kaleb Frink, Kylee Gower and Rhiannon Rodunardt shown with Brian Davis from Soil and Water Conservation service, event coordinator.

The Randolph FFA Envirothon team 2, coached by FFA Advisor Pat Walker, placed second at the Cattaraugus County Envirothon contest behind Randolph team 1. Shown (below) are team members Claire Roosa, Sarah Steward, Kameron Finch, Morgan Kish and Matt Lenehan receiving their plaque from Brian Davis form the Soil and Water Conservation district, event coordinator.

Members of the FFA hosted the 4th grade class at the Mike and Dawn Durow farm for the annual Food For Ameri-ca. The 4th graders traveled to 10 different stations learning about how their food is produced. Students learned about milking cows, feeding calves and chickens and making maple syrup. After the tour, the Durows treated us all to ice cream with maple syrup. Thanks to Tri-R Services for the use of a port-a-potty and Saputo Dairy Foods for the dona-tion of cottage cheese with pineapple. BIG thank yous to Mike and Dawn Durow and Andy, Jeff and Kristen Durow for letting us come to the farm and being such great hosts.

Keeping Up with the FFA

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Members of the Randolph FFA and ag mechanics class competed at the NAPA ag mech competition held at the WNY Farm Show held at the Erie County Fairgrounds. Students had to problem solve ag mechnical problems at 10 different stations. Tyler Liskow placed 5th overall and won a tool set. Com-peting were: Travis Wright, Tallon Dellahoy, Daylon Booth, Tra' Bargy, Jacob Steward, Tyler Liskow and Kaleb O'Neill.

Members of the FFA hosted the 4th grade class at the Mike and Dawn Durow farm for the annual Food For Ameri-ca. The 4th graders traveled to 10 different stations learning about how their food is produced. Students learned about milking cows, feeding calves and chickens and making maple syrup. After the tour, the Durows treated us all to ice cream with maple syrup. Thanks to Tri-R Services for the use of a port-a-potty and Saputo Dairy Foods for the dona-tion of cottage cheese with pineapple. BIG thank yous to Mike and Dawn Durow and Andy, Jeff and Kristen Durow for letting us come to the farm and being such great hosts.

Keeping Up with the FFA

The Randolph FFA officers worked hard to put together the FFA float for the holiday parade in downtown Randolph. A big Thank you to Colin Beaver for pulling the float and Z and M for providing the tractor to pull it.

Sixteen members of the Randolph FFA attended a 2 day leadership confer-ence in Syracuse at the end of January. Students learned how to be active in their chapter and develop personal and chapter goals. Attending were: Annal-ise Boyer, Kylee Gower, Tyler Liskow, Cameron Mower, Kaleb O'Neill, Noah Persson, Rhiannon Rodunardt, Jacob Steward, Kendalle Booth, Claire Roosa, Sarah Steward, Autumn Walters Joe Carlson, Tra' Bargy, Daylon Booth and Tallon Dellahoy.

Four members of FFA attended the Livestock skill-a-thon sponsored by the Allegany County 4-H to see what it was all about. Members were tested on breeds, ag tools, grains, weeds, species knowledge and management. It was a learning experience that we will try again next year. Members who went were Mike Kibbe, Evan Liskow, Sarah Steward and Kendalle Booth. Congratulations to Kameron

Finch who placed second at the FFA Districts speaking contest by reciting the FFA creed and answering questions about it. He went on to compete at the state qualifier and just missed going to states by placing 3rd overall. Great job!

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Health ScreeningsThe District’s school health services

program supports your student’s academic success by promoting health in the school setting. One way that we provide care for your student is by performing the health screenings as mandated by NYS.

During the school year, the following screenings will be required or completed at school. You will be notified of any abnormal findings via letter:

Vision• Distance acuity for all newly enter-

ing students and students in grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 10.

• Near vision acuity and color percep-tion screening for all new students.

Hearing• Hearing screening for all newly

entering students and students in grades Pre-K, K, 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10.

Scoliosis• Scoliosis (spinal curvature) screen-

ing for all students in grades 5-9.

Health Appraisals & Dental CertificatesNew York State Education Department

requires an annual physical exam for: new entrants; students in grades Pre-K, K, 2, 4, 7 and 10; sports; working permits; and triennially for the Committee on Special Education (CSE). Health certificates are required to be submitted within 30 days of the start of the school year. BMI and weight status category information are re-quired to be noted by health care provider at time of physical exam. Dental certifi-cates are requested whenever a physical exam is required.

MedicationsAll medications at school must have

a written order and parent consent on file at school. A new order is required at the beginning of every school year. Medica-tions include prescription, over-the-coun-ter, cough drops, ointments, mouthwash, and natural remedies. Medication must be brought by parent or guardian to the health office unless self-administration has been noted. Controlled substances must be counted in and out. Self-administration is allowed if noted in orders and parent consent forms. Medications must be in original container with student’s name.

Parent or guardians are responsible for monitoring self-administered medica-tions on a daily basis. When a student self-administers an emergency medication (example - epi-pen) a second back-up dose of the medication must be kept at the health office also.

The end of the school year is here! Please remember to pick up your child’s medication in the health office prior to the last day of school, or after finals are over. The school is not able to allow your child to bring the medication home.

Please Remember to Pick Up Medications

ImmunizationsAcceptable immunization records

include: 1) An immunization record signed or stamped by your Health Care Provider or the Health Department. 2) New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS) record.

AsthmaAny student with a diagnosis of asthma

with medication needed should have an asthma action plan on file at the school health office. Please obtain this form from your primary care physician.

Contacts• Elementary School, Mrs. Brittany

Iskula, BSN, RN - 358-7036 Fax 358-7060

• Jr/Sr High School, Mrs. Samantha Kozlowski, LPN - 358-7012 Fax 358-7072

Health Reminders from the School Nurses

As summer approaches we are already looking forward to the 2017-2018 school year in the health offices. There have been a few changes made by New York State concerning student vaccinations that are required for attendance. Some of these changes may affect your student and others may not depending on your student’s age or grade. Below are a list of immunization changes.

• MENINGOCOCCAL IMMUNIZATION: First dose vaccine required for grades 7 and 8. Second dose required for grade 12. If 1st dose received at 16 years of age or older, only 1 dose required.

• POLIO: Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9 must have 4 doses, unless 3rd dose received at 4 years of age or older. Grades PK, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 must have 3 doses of polio vaccine.

• VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX): Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9 must have 2 doses. Grades PK, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 must have 1 dose.

• TDAP BOOSTER: One dose of Tdap vaccine for student in grades 6-12. Tdap is not required until the student turns 11 years of age.

• MEASLES, MUMPS, RUBELLA (MMR): One dose for PK, 2 doses for all other grades at minimum intervals.

If your student cannot have any of these immunizations for ANY reason, a written note from your health care provider MUST be submitted at the beginning of the school year and renewed EVERY year. If you have questions regarding these changes and whether they will affect your student, you should discuss them with your student’s health care provider. Thank you for working with us to keep all of our students healthy!

New Immunizations Requirements and Changes for Next School Year

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Penny Drive Helps Our Four-Legged FriendsMrs. Beaver's class recently ran the Pennies for Paws

penny drive at the elementary building. We had another very successful year of collecting donations to help the humane society! Once again, it was a very competitive year between classes! In fifth place was Mr. Hind's 3rd grade with $43.94. In fourth place was Mrs. Gillen's 5th grade with $55.10. In third place was Ms. Bohall's 3rd grade with $61. In second

A few years ago, Randolph Central's 7th and 8th grade teachers started the tradition of making their students a large pancake break-fast before the ELA & Math State Assessments. The teachers all pitch in to gather the supplies and make a hearty breakfast before the kids sit down to concentrate on their exams. Andrew Garvey, our ELA 7th grade teacher, said "the pancake breakfast is a reward for the all of the hard work and preparations the students have done throughout the year." The breakfast is a great way to start the day and allows the students to relax and have a fun morning with their teachers before the exams.

place was Mrs. Shawley's kindergarten with $74.26. In first place was Miss Milliman's 4th grade with $80.

Pictured above is Mrs. Beaver’s sixth grade class and Mrs. Bedell’s class who was a great help with counting pen-nies again! Overall, we raised $676.70 this year!!! Thank you to all the families who donated and helped many ani-mals! Start saving your pennies for next year!

Students Rewarded with Pancake Breakfast

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Grandparents enjoyed breakfast with their grandchildren during National School Breakfast Week in March. This annual event was spearheaded by Lori Benson, cafeteria manager, but wouldn’t be possible without the extra effort of the elemen-tary cafeteria staff. For 12 years students, as well as their grandparents, have looked forward to this special day. We had record-breaking attendance this year. You can see by all of the smiles that students and grandparents enjoyed spending the morning together!

Celebrating NationalSchool Breakfast Week with Our Grandparents

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RCS and Section VI Scholar Athletes RecognizedRecognized as

Scholar Athletes of the Week at RCS were: (left photo, l-r) Makenzie Marsh and Ryan Philp.

Brandon Nomes was selected for the Section VI Scholar Athlete Track Team.

Congratulations!

The Cardinal Hills Golf Course Michael Benca Junior Golf Program will begin with REGISTRATION on Saturday, June 17, from 9am-11am and Sunday, June 18, from 11am-1pm. Registration will be at Cardinal Hills Golf Course.

Instruction will begin on Tues-day, June 27, with ages 6-9 from 9am-10am, and ages 10 to 16 from 10:15am-1:30pm.

To sign up call the Cardinal Hills Pro-shop at 358-5409. This program is for members ($30) and non-members ($50) for the entire session, which concludes with an awards banquet on August 8th. Please note that the July 4th lesson is optional.

Keith Alexander, grandson of the late founders of Cardinal Hills, will be the head instructor along with Howie Van Rensselaer, Nolan Ditcher and numerous volunteers.

Congratulations to Travis Wright (pictured at left) for shooting his first 25 during the trap season.

The Randolph Youth trap team placed 2nd overall in the league. Morgan Kish was Ran-dolph's high male gun and 5th overall. Kylee Gower was Randolph's high girl gun and 2nd overall. Ryan Shipherd was Randolph's most improved.

Randolph Youth Trap TeamPlaces 2nd Overall in League

Registration Begins June 17 for Cardinal Hills Junior Golfers

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By Coach AdamsThe Lady Cards had a great rebuild-

ing year with several fresh faces. The five Seniors of the team, Court-

ney Brown, Hannah English, Jordan Lux, Reagan Miinte, and Kerrigan Wal-ters, lead the team and will be missed next year. The future looks bright with the return of a very promising modified team and underclassmen.

At the end of May, the 3,200 meter relay team composed of Lucy Van-Rensselaer, Claire Roosa, Tyra Clark, Jordan Lux and alternate Piper Keyes competed at the Super 8 meet in Sala-manca. The Super 8 meet only invites the top eight athletes or relay teams in three counties to compete. Next up, Claire Roosa is going to make her first Sectional appearance in the 2,000-meter steeplechase!

Amazing work this season, ladies!

By Coach StewardRandolph flexed their muscle in

the distance and jumping events to dominate those races at the CCAA Di-vision II meet and capture the League Championship meet and avenge their only loss to regular season champion Portville.

Randolph was led all season by all-stars Henry Jakubczak III, Mat-thew Evans and Mark Lindquist who all qualified for the sectional meet. Matt has personal bests this season in the 1600 meter run (4:37.48), 3200 meter run (10:04.07) and steeple chase (10:27.0). Henry’s top performances this season include the 110m high hurdles (16.8), long jump (19’ 3”), triple jump (39’ 7”) and high jump (6’ 2”). Mark has personal bests in the 800 (2:06.3), 1600 (4:49.1) and the steeple chase (10:34.15). Joining them at sectionals will be Wyatt Sluga in the pole vault (11’ 6”) and the 3200 meter relay team which consists of Matt, Mark and Deatryk Silsby and Brandon Nomes.

The boys had a regular season record of 4 wins and 1 loss. The boys showed much improvement through a season that was marred by cold wet weather which hampered meet performances and interfered with training. Congratulations to all the boys who stuck out the season and continued to show a positive attitude which made them a joy to coach.

Boys’ Track Team Wins County Championship Meet

Girls’ Track Team Finishes a Rebuilding Year

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By Coach VogtliLeague Record: 9-3 (2nd place) - Overall record: 10-6 All Stars: Branson Morrison, 1st Team; John Burris, 2nd Team;

Gage VanRensellear. 2nd Team; and Haley Hettenbaugh, Honorable Mention

Branson Morrison qualified for sectionals, where he finished in the middle of the pack at his first Sectional meet at Gowanda CC on May 15. As a 9th grader, RCS is looking forward to his return to Sectionals with a chance to qualify for the State tournament the next three seasons. Gage VanRenselear, another 9th grader also improved a lot this year and anticipates his first trip to the Sectional tournament in the Spring of 2018.

John Burris and Haley Hettenbaugh provided senior leadership and played consistent enough for a strong 2nd place finish this sea-son. Both seniors will be missed next year, but with the improving freshman, Ty Rosengran and Garrett Shreckengost, the Cardinals look forward to another successful Spring in 2018.

By Coach ArmellaThe varsity baseball team finished a highly competitive 2017

season with a 7-7 overall record and 4-6 in CCAA East 1, which was made up of Olean, Gowanda, Allegany Limestone, Portville and Salamanca. The cardinals lost in the C-2 Quarterfinals to Maple Grove. The team made great strides and at times compet-ed with some of the best teams around, in Olean and Allegany. With a fourth place finish in their league, they had a number of All-Star selections. 1st team: Jake Beaver and Jake Brown; 2nd team: Kaleb O’Neill and Devin Foster; Honorable Mention: Tommy Chapman; and Sportsmanship representative: Dylan Williams. The Cardinals were also presented with the overall team sportsmanship award for the league. The coaching staff would like to thank our seniors for their tremendous contribu-tions to the program, they will be missed: Jake Beaver, Kaleb O’Neill and Dylan Williams.

By Coach OlsonThe lady cardinal softball team had a competitive season this

year finishing in 5th place in their league. They made their third annual trip to Myrtle Beach this year, winning their first game down there, and look to continue the tradition next year. They lost in the first round of playoffs to a tough Maple Grove team to end their season. There were four seniors on the team this year; Jal-ynn Ashdown, Annalise Boyer, MacKenzie Marsh, and Rhiannon Rodunardt. They have all been on the team for at least three years and have been on every trip to Myrtle Beach. They will be greatly missed next year and Mr. Olson would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication throughout the last several years and wish them luck in college.

Golf Team Completes Successful Regular Season

Girls’ Softball Team Wraps Up Competitive Play

Baseball Team WinsSportsmanship Award

Alma MaterHere’s a song we raise to Randolph Central School. In our hearts our loyalty for her will rule. May her fame for long survive, We are here

to keep alive, The spirit of the school we love, To her we’ll be true! Red and white, Red and white. White for purity. Red for courage strong, Red and white, Red and white. We will always love and cherish long. So, let our voices ring, Ring loud and clear! With deep affection, And recollection,

of Randolph Central School. Long may her colors wave, High on the hill. We’re singing your praises, Randolph Central School! RAH!!!!!!!!!!!

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RANDOLPH CENTRAL SCHOOL18 Main StreetRandolph, New York 14772www.randolphcsd.org

BOARD OF EDUCATIONDavid AdamsLouise Boutwell Michael Evans, PresidentJanet HuntingtonDaniel Jackson, Vice PresidentMarshall Johnson Julie Milliman

ADMINISTRATIONKaine Kelly, Superintendent of SchoolsSara Kennison, District TreasurerJerry Mottern, PreK-6 Principal, Title IX, Sec. 504 & Civil Rights Compliance OfficerKourtney Almeida, Pupil Services Coordinator Jason Halpainy, 7-12 Principal Maureen Pitts, District Clerk

The Elementary Academic Fair was held on February 25, 2017. About 60 students from preschool to sixth grade selected their own topics to study and present at the Academic Fair. Each of their projects were judged by three judges who gave them each a score out of 20 points. Their three scores were then added up and an award of excellent or outstanding was determined and given based upon the total. All students who participated received an award certificate and a medal for their hard work and participation. Congratula-tions on all of your hard work!

Elementary Holds Annual Academic Fair