December 31, 2007
December 05, 2007
ROCORI Student Film - Methamphetamine
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This story is a twenty minute student video that is brought to us by students of ROCORI High School. It is a cautionary tale that warns us of the dangers of meth. The students did a fantastic job with the film and we would like to showcase their work.
November 03, 2007
School Bus Safety
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Last week was “School Bus Safety Week” and this story is a reminder to both kids and parents that this is a serious issue. This story features an interview with Dan Feldhege from Richmond Bus Service as he highlights some of the school bus safety issues. It also features footage of children from Cold Spring Elementary as they practice their exit drills.
October 27, 2007
ROCORI Referendum "It's a Responsibility and a Obligation"
In this story two community leaders share their thoughts about the ROCORI School District and the Referendum that will be voted on November 6th, 2007. Don Calhoun, member of the ROCORI Finance Committee and Rockville Mayor Brian Herberg give some very candid observations about why past referendums didn't pass and what voters should seriously understand and consider this time. This is a very informative story that every ROCORI citizen should take the time to view.
October 19, 2007
ROCORI Referendum Media & Technology Challenges
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In this story we learn about how the ROCORI school district's library and media departments are handling the past few years of continuous budget cuts. In a world now dominated by computer technology and internet access, how does a school district strapped for money keep pace with the constant advances in technology. The solution... buy old, used computers or hope for gift donations from businesses who are upgrading and parent-teacher group fund raisers. This story includes interviews with two ROCORI media specialists, one high school student and an elementary principal.
Interested in more information about the ROCORI Referendum on November 6, 2007?
Check Out: VOTE YES ROCORI.com or ROCORI School District Website
October 17, 2007
ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball vs Sauk Rapids/Rice
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It was a great Central Lake Conference matchup between the visiting Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm and the ROCORI Spartans. The Spartans looked to continue their winning ways and remain on top of the conference. Angie Feldhage led the way with 28 kills in the five-game marathon. ROCORI would win the first two games and then lose the next two. they would go on and win the fifth and final game and take the match.
October 15, 2007
School District Referendum @ Cold Spring Chamber
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The ROCORI School District Referendum was the topic at the Cold Spring Area Chamber noon luncheon meeting held at the Legion Club on Thursday, October 11th. In this story, school board member Dennis Gregory provides a very simple and concise explanation of why the additional $800,000 per year operating capital is needed in the district and how it will be used to catch up on many of the cuts made over the past 5 years. (Given inflation, there has been a 10% reduction over the past 5 years)
Here
is a clear example of why the Rocori School District is asking us to
vote on an operating referendum. Since 2003, the budget increases have
not kept up with inflation. This has put tremendous stress on the
district and their ability to provide a quality education to the young
people in the school district. Without a capital infusion into the
budget, our district will continue its recent downward trend in
available funds, which will negatively impact the quality of education
the students in our community receive and the impact that has on all of
us. Submitted by the "Vote Yes ROCORI" Committee
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Here is another example of why the ROCORI School District is asking you to vote on an operating referendum. Since 2003, while the overall budget increases have not kept up with inflation, the increased cost of utilities and workers' compensation have further eroded the money available to educate our children. The final result is a budget that has declined by $1.5 million dollars since 2003 (net of inflation). This has put tremendous stress on the district and our ability to provide a quality education for our young people. The quality of education is the corner post of the quality of life in our community. Please vote "YES" on November 6th. Submitted by the "Vote Yes ROCORI" Committee
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Here is another example of why the ROCORI School District is asking you to vote on an operating referendum. Since 2003, while the overall budget increases have not kept up with inflation, the increased cost of utilities and workers' compensation have further eroded the money available to educate our children. The final result is a budget that has declined by $1.5 million dollars since 2003 (net of inflation). This has put tremendous stress on the district and our ability to provide a quality education for our young people. Submitted by the "Vote Yes ROCORI" Committee.
October 10, 2007
ROCORI Spartans vs St. Cloud Apollo Girls Tennis
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The tennis season is coming to a close and the ROCORI girls are looking as strong as they were last year. It was a terribly windy day in Cold Spring and the Spartan girls trumped the Eagles 6 matches to 1. Stay tuned to DigElogROCORI for all of your ROCORI High School sports.
October 08, 2007
ROCORI 2007 Homecoming King and Queen
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It was a great night for entertainment and what a way to end it. The 2007 Homecoming Royalty was announced and everyone had their favorites. But when it was all said and done a new king and a new queen were crowned. Last year's king and queen, Adam Kiess and Quinn Griffin, crowned the winners for 2007.
October 06, 2007
2007 ROCORI Homecoming Variety Show Part 1
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It is Homecoming week in the ROCORI school district and with that the Seniors took over on Monday night with a hilarious variety show. The MCs on the night were Nick Loxtercamp and Kyle Ratke. They stole the show and introduced all of the great acts. In the first part we have a couple musical guests, an I Love Lucy skit, the Senior girls dance, and the RHS Drumline. Stay tuned for the next episode and find out who is Homecoming King and Queen.
October 05, 2007
Grandpa Jack's Passion For Helping ROCORI Kids
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Jack Kathman is one of many passionate volunteers who are helping ROCORI children succeed in their educational life's journey. In this story Jack, who the students more fondly refer to as "Grandpa Jack", talks about how his three years of volunteering with 1st and 2nd graders at Cold Spring Elementary have opened his eyes to the real budget challenges in our school district. Another example of Grandpa Jack's commitment to helping ROCORI kids took place this past week when he joined with a local cabinet maker to build and install a portable divider that creates a quiet corner for volunteers to more effectively work with the children.
WARNING TO ALL VIEWERS! Grandpa Jack speaks from the heart in this story and before you're done watching, he may just hit a place in your heart.
October 04, 2007
ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball vs St. Cloud Tech
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The ROCORI Spartans looked to stay on top of the Central Lake Conference as they took on the Fergus Falls Otters in conference action Tuesday night. The team is firing on all at a crucial time as section play is approaching fast. Watch the highlights of this game and find out if the girls were able to pull off an ever-important victory against a tough conference opponent.
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Upcoming ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball Games
September 29, 2007
ROCORI Cross Country
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It is often said that hockey players are the toughest athletes in all of sports, but don’t tell that to the ROCORI cross-country team. Last week the boys and girls battled the elements in what was supposed to be their only home meet of the year. However, the meet was canceled to do tornadoes and large thunderstorms in the area. Even though the meet was canceled the team practiced, and this story features footage of the ROCORI cross-country team running on their home track at the golf course.
September 28, 2007
Rovers On The Moon, Sump Pumps In The Science Lab
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9min 30 sec story
Last week the XPrize Foundation and Google announced a new world-wide challenge to encourage man's return to Moon exploration or what is now referred to as Moon 2.0. Private companies from around the world will compete to land a privately funded robotic rover on the Moon that is capable of roaming the lunar surface for at least 500 meters and sending video, images and data back to the Earth. The first two successful companies to achieve this challenge will receive an Xprize of 30 million dollars.
Learn More About Moon 2.0
In this story we use the Lunar XPrize challenge as the back-drop to discussing some of the local challenges the ROCORI school district is faced with in our Science program. Ironically, in one view we see the opportunity for our children to aspire to being a part of a team that will be the next explorers on the Moon and then in another view we take a visit to the ROCORI Middle School where a teacher is hauling 5 gallon buckets of water around in order for the students to perform their science experiments. I think you'll agree... something isn't quite right here...?
For More Information About The Referendum...
September 22, 2007
ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball vs St. Cloud Tech
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It was a match-up of the two top teams in the Central Lake Conference in girls volleyball. The ROCORI Spartans was still undefeated and Tech always has a strong team. Angie Feldhage returned from injury for the ROCORI girls and showed just what the Sparans were missing. It wouldn't be enough however as the Tigers would sweep the Spartans and give ROCORI their first loss of the season.
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Upcoming ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball Games
| 9/25/2007 | 7:00 PM | Alexandria | Home | |
| 9/27/2007 | 7:00 PM | Brainerd | Away | |
| 10/2/2007 | 7:00 PM | Fergus Falls |
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September 21, 2007
"VOTE YES ROCORI" Referendum Committee Formed
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A group of over 30 local citizens have recently organized to support a ROCORI School District Operating Referendum that will be voted on this November 6th, 2007. The District is requesting an increase of $344 per student which amounts to a total request of an additional $800,000 per year for the next six years.
The operating levy is needed to begin to offset the cuts that have been made over the past 8 years in the district. These cuts have had an impact on the quality of education ROCORI children are receiving.
For More Information Check Out: "Vote Yes ROCORI!" Website
September 20, 2007
ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball vs Sauk Rapids
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The undefeated ROCORI Spartans would take on the winless Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm and at the end of the night nothing changed. The Spartans dominated every aspect of the game and won in three straight games. Jordan Hansen and Melissa Schmit had phenomenal games in the front row which helped lead the Spartans attack.
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Upcoming ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball Games
| 9/20/2007 | 7:00 PM | Sartell-Saint Stephen | Away |
| 9/25/2007 | 7:00 PM | Alexandria | Home |
| 9/27/2007 | 7:00 PM | Brainerd | Away |
September 19, 2007
ROCORI Football Halftime Show 9/7/2007
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The ROCORI Marching Band dazzled their audience with a spectacular performance during Friday’s football game vs. Alexandria. As always, band director Tony Hutar had the group firing on all cylinders. Watch and see two full performances from the halftime show.
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September 17, 2007
ROCORI Swimming vs Melrose
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On September 11, 2007 the ROCORI Spartans took on the Melrose Dutchmen in a non-conference swim meet. The Spartans were looking to pick up their second win of the season and junior Becca Meyer would do all that she could to help the team. Watch the highlights of this event and see if the Spartans were able to come out victorious.
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September 15, 2007
ROCORI Spartans vs Sartell Sabers and Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm Girls Tennis
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The ROCORI Spartans took on the Sartell/Sauk Rapids Storm' and Sabres in a Central Lake Conference matchup in Sartell. The ROCORI Spartans would lose another close match 4-3 to Sartell. The Spartans would get points from their number one doubles pair, and their number three and four singles.
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ROCORI Spartans Varsity Girls Tennis Roster
September 10, 2007
ROCORI vs Brainerd Girls Swimming/Diving
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In ROCORI's first home swim meet of the season they had to go up against Central Lake Conference powerhouse Brainerd. Brainerd would assert their dominance throughout, but the Spartan swimmers showed no quit and would challenge the Warriors as the meet went on. Brainerd's Sam Smith broke the pool record in the diving portion of the meet. In the 100 meter Butterfly Kathleen Jameson would take first place for ROCORI.
September 07, 2007
ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball vs. Apollo
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The ROCORI Girls’ Volleyball team hosted the St Cloud Apollo Eagles on Tuesday September 4 and looked to get off to a strong start to their season. Led by solid play at the net, the girls would handle the Eagles in three games. Watch the highlights of this game and stay tuned for more high school volleyball action on DigElog ROCORI.
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Upcoming ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball Games
| 9/11/2007 | 7:00 PM | Sauk Rapids/Rice | Away | ||
| 9/13/2007 | 7:00 PM | St. Cloud Tech | Home | ||
| 9/15/2007 | 9:00 AM | Hornet Classic | Away |
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2007 ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball Roster
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