DigElogROCORI

Grandpa Jack's Passion For Helping ROCORI Kids

Click To Play                 *QUICKTIME                 *Phone

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.
   

ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball vs St. Cloud Tech

   
Click To Play                 *QUICKTIME                 *Phone
   
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.
 

**************************************************
Upcoming ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball Games

10/4/2007	7:00 PM	Buffalo	Home
10/6/2007	9:00 AM	Mora tourney	Mora H.S.
10/9/2007	7:00 PM	Sauk Rapids/Rice	Home
10/11/2007	7:00 PM	Little Falls	Away
10/16/2007	7:00 PM	St. Cloud Apollo	Away
10/22/2007	7:00 PM	St. Michael/Albertville	Away

ROCORI Cross Country

   
Click To Play                 *QUICKTIME                 *Phone
   
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.

Rovers On The Moon, Sump Pumps In The Science Lab

Click To Play                 *QUICKTIME                 *Phone
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...

ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball vs St. Cloud Tech

   
Click To Play                 *QUICKTIME                 *Phone
   
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.
   
**************************************************
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	Home

"VOTE YES ROCORI" Referendum Committee Formed

Click To Play                 *QUICKTIME                 *Phone

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. 

In this story, a number of committee volunteers talk about why they feel this referendum is important to the future success of our kids.  They share their sincere and passionate interest in helping to get this referendum approved come November.

For More Information Check Out:  "Vote Yes ROCORI!" Website

ROCORI Spartans Girls Volleyball vs Sauk Rapids

    
Click To Play                 *QUICKTIME                 *Phone
   
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.
   
**************************************************
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

ROCORI Football Halftime Show 9/7/2007

   
Click To Play                 *QUICKTIME                 *Phone
   
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.
   
****************************************************************************
This story has been sponsored by Tom Graham, your Cold Spring State Farm agent.  If you are trying to save money on combined auto and home insurance, be sure to check with Tom on what State Farm® has available.  Remember, take care of your family's tomorrow by making plans today.  "Like a good neighbor, State Farm® is there." Conveniently located in downtown Cold Spring, give Tom a call at 320-685-3672.

See Other Tom Graham State Farm Insurance Sponsored Stories

ROCORI Swimming vs Melrose

    
Click To Play                 *QUICKTIME                 *Phone
   
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.
   
***************************************************

Special thanks to Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union who sponsored this story.   The Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring is proud to support the rich tradition of ROCORI athletics and the contribution it makes to student development.  At the Central Mn Federal Credit Union, all ROCORI athletes are Champions in our community.
See Other Central Mn Federal Credit Union Sponsored Stories

ROCORI Spartans vs Sartell Sabers and Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm Girls Tennis

   
Click To Play                 *QUICKTIME                 *Phone
   
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.
    
********************************************************
ROCORI Spartans Varsity Girls Tennis Roster