Homecoming Court Honors
Congratulations to the 2014 R.J. Reynolds Homecoming
Queen, Hannah Elizabeth Semke!
The Queen of Compassion is the individual who raises the most money forher charity. Congratulations to Molly McKenziewho is the first R.J. Reynolds Queen of Compassion!
2014 Homecoming Tailgate Prevails
A little rain did not dampen the spirit of RJR Demon fans at the Homecoming Tailgate! Hundreds of students, faculty and parents gathered under big tents and enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Twin City Diner. The tailgate games were a big hit as were the temporary Demon tattoos. The Homecoming Court ladies were dazzling and the gentlemen were so handsome! While decisions were being made about the pending football game, dedicated volunteers continued serving food and drinks. In the end, the game was rescheduled but we sure had fun while we waited!
Many thanks to everyone who helped make this year a success…. Kristen Ranson at Leonard Ryden Burr for water bottles; Marie Arcuri and Flow Lexus for Demon cups; Ted Irvin at Xpress Screen; William Duke at PartyMakers; SGSC, GC and Key Club for their many hours of support; ROTC for rapid fire clean-up; Shawn & Chuck Hicks, Kathryn Spanos, Tammy Caudle, Jill & Andrew Halverson, Gina Shore, Krista Keiger, Sandy Irvin, Gina Caudill, Latisha Alford, Laura Angle, Jeanne & Tim Brooker, Tracy Nicholson, Todd Carlton, Jenny & Brandon Surmons, Lee Anne West, Guy Arcuri, Christian, Hayden and Hudson Jennings, Tommy, Cackie and Jim Hopkins, Beth O’Brien, Beth Welsh, Kelly Harris and Sarah Kindsvater. GO DEMONS!
Corinne Ward and Ashby Hopkin
Homecoming Co-Chair
Charlotte Ballet Dancers will Perfomr at RJR
Some advanced RJR dancers will perform with the professional Charlotte Ballet dancers on November 12 at 7 p.m. in the RJR Auditorium. The ballet is called "Blue, Black and Green". The choreography is about blues music, black history and environmental issues. This is in conjunction with the social justice and human rights theme this year. Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased online at:
http://osp.osmsinc.com/WSFCS/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=AM012. They will also be available at the door.
All RJR students will see a lecture/demonstration with the Charlotte Ballet on November 13 at 10 a.m. This is NOT the same performance as the evening ticketed event. Consider purchasing tickets now -- all proceeds support the school-wide arts programs at RJR.
Visual and Performing Arts Featured at “Arts on Sunday”
The RJR Visual and Performing Arts will be featured on Sunday, October 26 during the "Arts on Sunday” series downtown on Trade Street from 1 to 5 p.m. Please come out and support our students! This Sunday will also be the Masquerade on Trade contest so come out and enjoythe artwork, crafts, music, food and costumes!
The Diary of Anne Frank
The dates in last week’s newsletter were incorrect. The show will run from October 16-18. Don’t miss it!
Demon Shop
We have some new items -- sweatshirts and long sleeve T-shirts plus new dry-fit shirts and Nike, too!Come check them out!
Note to parents: Please email Karen Rice if you are interested in volunteering once a semester. It is a fun way to meet students, teachers and other parents!
Hunter Safety Interest Meeting
The Hunter Safety Team will have a brief interest meeting on Friday, October 24 after school at 4 p.m. at the picnic tables in front of the cafeteria. We compete in shotgun, rifle, archery and orienteering events. If you have an interest in hunter safety and want to compete on our team, please come to the meeting. For more information, email or call Mr. Stephen Joyce at 336-399-2523 or .
Student of the Week
Congratulations to RJR Student of the WeekJay Alexander! He was nominated by Ms. Archie for his help with coordinating transportation for students in the afternoon. Thanks for making RJR great, Jay!
Governor’s School Applications Due October 24
Attention sophomores and juniors: Applications for Governor’s School 2015 are due to Dr. Amy Williams in Student Services by the end of the school day on Friday, Oct. 24th. You may reach Dr. Williams by email if you have any remaining questions: .
Reflections Deadline is October 23
Everybody has ideas about how the world could be a better place, right? Put your ideas into an original piece of artwork and submit it to the Reflections Arts Contest. This year’s theme is “The World Would Be a Better Place If….” and the categories include music composition, film, dance choreography, photography, visual arts and literature. The deadline is October 23 and entries should be turned in to Student Services. All rules and necessary entry forms can be found on the RJR website under the PTSA tab. If you have questions, contact Lana Young at .
Link Your Harris Teeter VIC Card to RJR
When you shop at Harris Teeter, you can earn money for RJR! Please link your VIC card by asking a cashier to use RJR’s VIC code: 4261. Your card must be re-linked EVERY YEAR!
Students Can Purchase Reynolds Shirts
Have you seen the RJR faculty shirts this year? Many students have and have asked for one themselves. Of course, students can’t have a faculty shirt, but you CAN have a “Class of. . . ” one.
How? Fill out the order form below and return to Karen Morris’ box or to the Arts Magnet office. Shirts are $20 and may be paid for by check to R.J. Reynolds or with cash. The back will read “CLASS OF” and your graduation year. The faculty shirts say 23 because RJR has been in existence since 1923.
Name ______
1st period teacher(s) ______
Size ______Class of (circle one) 2015 2016 2017 2018
T-shirts will be delivered to first period teachers in late October. Orders due October 20th.
College Visitations in Student Services this week
Yale - 10/20 -11:00
Alabama- 10/22 -1:00
South Carolina-10/24-10:30
Your gift makes a difference….and every gift counts!
We Need Your Support! Keep Those Gifts Coming!
So far, we have received
$88,549.00 from 221 generous donors
towards our goal of $100,000!
We Need Your Support! Keep Those Gifts Coming!
To contribute: http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/9679
Mailing address: RJR Legacy Fund
301 N. Hawthorne Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
For questions, additional pledge cards/materials, please email us at:
Thank you!
Mickey and Tonu Kangur
Legacy Chairs
Oct. 20 Golf Regionals at Bermuda Run East, 9:00
JV/V Soccer at West Forsyth, 5:30/7:00
Oct. 21 JV/V Field Hockey at Mount Tabor, 5:00/6:30
Oct. 22 JV/V Soccer at Reagan, 5:30/7:00
Oct. 23 JV Field Hockey vs. Bishop McGuinness, 5:00
JV Football at North Davidson, 6:00
V Field Hockey vs. East Forsyth, 6:30
Oct. 24 Tennis at Individual States, Raleigh, 9:00
V Football vs. North Davidson, 7:30
Oct. 25 Cross Country at Regionals, Beeson Park, 9:00
Save the Date for the Reynolds Mattress Sale
Reynolds will be hosting a mattress sale to benefit athletics on Saturday, November 22 in the gym. Be sure to tell your friends and
family. Each and every mattress purchased that day will benefit the student-athletes at RJR.