Friday, December 31, 2010

Texting while driving law goes into effect Saturday

By SUSAN TEBBEN Glasgow Daily Times  December 30, 2010

GLASGOW — A new law that will be enforced starting Jan. 1 hopes to increase driver awareness in a technological age.

The law, signed April 15 by Gov. Steve Beshear, bans texting for drivers of all ages while the vehicle is in motion.

Drivers over age 18 can use global positioning devices (but manual entry of information must be done while the vehicle is stopped) and can use the phone to read, select, or enter a telephone number or name to make a phone call, according to a release by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

The only situation in which texting would be allowed is in the event of an emergency or to report illegal activity. Emergency and public safety vehicles are exempt when the use of a personal communication device is essential to the operator’s official duties, according to the KYTC release.

Drivers who violate the new law will be fined $25 for the first offense and $50 for each subsequent offense, plus court costs.

In Kentucky last year, there were more than 57,000 crashes — and more than 200 fatalities — attributed to driver distraction, inattention and cell phone use.

Law enforcement officials have been on the lookout for texters since April, giving out warnings for offenders, but no citations could be distributed. However, officers have learned that the new law will only be enforceable through strict watch of drivers.

“It’s going to require some observation by the police,” said Lt. Col. Kent Keen, of the Glasgow Police Department. “It’s a lot like the seat belt law where a lot of people get caught when they’re stopped at stop lights. We’ll just have to deal with it as we go.”

State troopers will already be out in force for the start of the law because of the holiday. The Kentucky State Police will be working on the “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” campaign, conducting traffic stops and road checks throughout the counties.

“This law also covers e-mailing, we’ve pulled people over who have said ‘no, I was just checking my e-mail,’ but you will be pulled over and cited for that kind of thing as well,” said Trooper Charles Swiney, public information officer for the Bowling Green post of the KSP.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driver distraction and inattention contributes to 25 percent of police-responded traffic crashes nationwide.

Inexperienced drivers under 20 years old have the highest proportion of distraction-related fatal crashes.

Kentucky was the 22nd state to ban texting while driving, according to the KYTC. Currently, 30 states and the District of Columbia ban text messaging for all drivers and 12 of the laws were enacted just in 2010.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Turnovers key as Holmes downs Ryle

By Terry Boehmker

ERLANGER, Ky. - The talent level on the Holmes boys’ basketball team may have dropped a notch or two this season, but there’s plenty of bite left in the Bulldogs.

In the quarterfinal round of the Lloyd Invitational Tournament on Tuesday, Holmes scored 20 points off 15 turnovers created by its aggressive defensive play and defeated Ryle, 63-54.


To read the KY Post article:  Turnovers key as Holmes downs Ryle

Ryle's Stauffer too much for Brossart

By Marc Hardin • Enquirer contributor • December 27, 2010

Ryle boys basketball coach Alan Mullins said part of his job is being an investigator.  "We're always looking for evidence to show the players that if they play a certain way, they can be successful," Mullins said. "After a game, we like to sit down with them and find the numbers and point out why we were successful with the plan we had and reinforce what we're doing."

On Monday during the first-day of the Lloyd Memorial Invitational, Mullins was able to point to some strong numbers in the locker room after the Raiders downed Bishop Brossart 55-44 behind the dominating post presence of 6-foot-7 senior Bobby Stauffer.

"We're more effective when the ball goes into the post first before we take a jump shot," Mullins said. "But we're still trying to push it to greater than 50 percent of the time when we do that."

Stauffer scored nine of his game-high 20 points in the opening quarter to fuel a 19-11 start for the Raiders, ranked fourth in the Enquirer Northern Kentucky coaches' poll.

Stauffer, who pulled down a team-high seven rebounds, received many of his feeds from guards Tate Mullins, who dished a game-high seven assists, and Zach Perkins, who had six assists.

"We need to realize we have the size advantage in most games and we need to work it to the post. And when we saw Bishop Brossart, we knew we had the advantage," Tate Mullins said. "But it's off and on. Some games it goes well. Sometimes we shoot too much from the outside."

Tate Mullins said he and many of his teammates are hot-wired to shoot the basketball and sometimes it is difficult to resist the temptation to put it up early in the game when an opening is there.

But when he sees the numbers found by his father, coach Mullins, it all makes sense.

"Everybody wants to get their shots. But if you keep missing, you can't keep shooting," the junior point guard said. "It's coming along. We're getting better about going inside and let the confidence build and get momentum and force the defense down low and get those shots later."

Following Monday's win coach Mullins had the evidence to support his findings which show that good things come to those who wait to shoot jump shots.

"We got a good start from Bobby off dribble penetration and he was able to finish," the coach said. "That reinforces what we're trying to do, coaching-wise, because the opponent has to respect us down low. When they go down low, that's when we knock down shots. We shoot better when we wait, and we did that today."

Ryle shot 57.8 percent (22-for-38) from the field, 61.7 percent on two-point shots. The Raiders have been shooting less than 50 percent overall this season.

"Both Bobby and Todd Vollet shot better than 50 percent," coach Mullins said. "That shows we're being more productive inside and doing what we want to do."

Vollet, a senior forward, scored 13 points. Perkins added 10 points for the Raiders (7-5).

"When we go to the post first, we open up the outside," Stauffer said. "A lot of our jumps shots were from 15 feet."

Bishop Brossart (5-3) was led by Joe Jennings 13 points.

BISHOP BROSSART (5-3): Jennings 5 3 13, Saunder 5 1 11, Fardo 4 0 9, Norton 3 1 8, Uebel 1 0 3. Totals 18 5 44

RYLE (7-5): Stauffer 8 4 20, Vollet 6 0 13, Perkins 3 4 10, Stinson 2 2 6, Richards 2 0 4, Mullins 1 0 2. Totals 22 10 55.

Bishop Brossart 11 12 9 12-44
Ryle 19 14 11 11-55

3-pointers: B 3 (Uebel, Fardo, Norton). R 1 (Vollet).

To see the Enquirer article:  Ryle's Stauffer too much for Brossart

Ryle fares well in split-squad action

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com • December 27, 2010

For the past few years, the Ryle High School wrestling program has had the best of both worlds.  The Raiders sent most of their varsity lineup Dec. 18-19 to the Southwest Ohio Wrestling Coaches Association Glenn Sample Meet to test their mettle against the best of Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio.

Their junior varsity and younger wrestlers stayed local to compete for the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference title Dec. 18 at Conner.

Ryle finished second in that meet to qualify for the Kentucky state duals competition in January, which is a key measuring stick for the overall state meet in February.

"Everybody contributed. Everybody got matches and we substituted a lot," said assistant coach Rick Barker, who led the Raiders in the meet. "We had to dig a little deeper this year. We brought seven junior high wrestlers. That really helps when you have two teams who can compete."

Ryle finished second to Campbell County in the team standings. Campbell, which had its full varsity lineup competing, won 63-18 in a head-to-head matchup. The tourney format started with 11 teams split into three pools facing each other.

A pair of 103-pounders led the way for Ryle. Jacob Erdman and Cody Haynes were undefeated, with all the wins by pin or forfeit. Jon Belk lost once at 119 and Lee Craven was 2-0 at 119.

Haynes, Belk and Craven were all conference champs at the NKAC JV meet a week earlier. Ryle won the team championship there.

In the varsity meet, Ryle edged Cooper 42-39 in pool play, and routed Dixie Heights and Cooper.

At the Southwest Ohio meet, T.J. Ruschell was second place at 119, losing to a Moeller wrestler in the championship match, 9-1. He had three pins and a technical fall in the tournament.

Connor Coyle was third at 160, and Court Mace fifth at 171. Cory Buckler was eighth at 215.

Ryle will test itself in another major Ohio meet Dec. 28-29 in Vandalia, a suburb of Dayton.

To read the entire article:  Ryle fares well in split-squad action

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Class of the Commonwealth

The Lexington Herald-Leader has published their 19th annual Class of the Commonwealth, a salute to 22 of the top high school football seniors in Kentucky.  Players were chosen for the Class of the Commonwealth based primarily on their individual and team accomplishments, with consideration given to college potential.


Conner Hempel

QB, Ryle

Height, weight: 6-3, 190

Credentials: On the same day he quarterbacked Ryle to an upset of Highlands (ending the Bluebirds 37-game winning streak), Hempel committed to Harvard. Hempel didn't have out-the-roof passing stats, but he didn't have to in Ryle's balanced attack. He still threw for 4,593 yards and 44 TDs in his career and rushed for 1,546 yards and 16 TDs, including 1,002 yards and 11 scores this year. Ryle gave eventual 6A champ Trinity one of its closest games of the season in the state semifinals, losing 28-9.

Read more: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/12/19/1572611/2010-class-of-the-commonwealth.html#more#ixzz18ZEs8HER

Congratulations Conner!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Enquirer All-Stars

The KY Enquirer has just released their All-Star selections for the fall of 2010.  In addition to Travis Elliott and Gabby Gonzalez being named the athlete of the year for their sport, the following Ryle athletes have been named All-Stars:

FOOTBALL

Logan Delaney











Court Mace











Zack Senvisky











GOLF

Blake Hamilton 











Nadine Innes











Boys Golf Coach of the Year - Jon Ehlen 










SOCCER

Rob Poehlmann 







Chris Froschauer 







Ellie Schmalzl

Player of the Year

Congratulations to Travis Elliott for being named the Enquirer football Player of the Year!

Ryle HB named Enquirer player of the year


Also congratulations to Gabby Gonzales for being named the Enquirer Cross Country Runner of the Year!




No. 7 Raiders romp to win vs. No. 3 Cougars

Enquirer staff reports • December 17, 2010

With the help of a dominant first half, Ryle rolled to a 74-53 victory over Conner in a boys' basketball game Friday night.

The Raiders (4-3), ranked No. 7 in the Enquirer Northern Kentucky coaches' poll, led the No. 3 Cougars (3-4) 37-18 at halftime.

Ryle was led by senior center Bobby Stauffer who scored a game-high 24 points.

Friday, December 17, 2010

One Hour Delay on Friday, Dec. 17th

The Boone County Schools are operating on a 1-hour delay on Friday, Dec. 17th.

Please drive safely!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

School Closed on Thursday, December 16th

Due to the hazardous driving conditions, the Boone County Schools are closed on Thursday, December 16th.

At this time the remaining semester exams will be rescheduled for Friday, December 17th.

All school activities this afternoon and evening are canceled.

Please drive safely!

Monday, December 13, 2010

Ryle Cheerleaders at UCA Regionals

Congratulations to the Ryle cheerleaders as both varsity and junior varsity won at this weekend's UCA Regionals in Cincinnati!

The Varsity won First Place in the Medium Varsity division and the JV won First Place in the Large Varsity Division.



Meet The Squad: Ryle High School Varsity

Sunday, December 12, 2010

School is Closed on Monday, Dec. 13

The Boone County Schools are closed on Monday, December 13th due to the hazardous driving conditions.

If you are out, please drive safely!

If you would like to remove your name from the automated phone call for snow delays and closures, please contact the school office.  You will still receive automated calls about school news and events.

Ryle wins the Raider Rumble

The Raiders were able to win what has become the toughest tournament in Kentucky by the closest margin ever. The Raiders were in 3rd going into the finals round by a few points. The boys stepped it up and not only won, but earned bonus points in the placement round. Truly an all around team effort when you win a tournament by half a point.  http://www.rylewrestling.com/

Placers for Ryle:

103- Dallas Pruett 7th Place
103- Jake Erdman 8th Place
112- Keegan North 3rd Place
119- TJ Ruschell 1st Place
125- Jon Belk 7th Place
135- Corey Ahern 6th Place
152- Josh Parker 6th Place
160- Connor Coyle 1st Place
171- Court Mace 3rd Place
189- Taylor Pruett 2nd Place
215- Corey Buckler 3rd Place
285- Jason Maines 7th Place


Pin in 3rd-place match gives Ryle win

Friday, December 10, 2010

Ryle dives into season with eyes on state

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com • December 7, 2010

Jim Bailie returns as Ryle High School head swimming coach this year.

The girls team was third in the region last year. They must replace standout Mary Bank, who won two medals last year at the state meet and is swimming at Kenyon College.

They return regional diving champion Meredith Brownell, a junior. She was second in the state.

Senior Sarah Truskot was fifth at regionals in the 200 individual medley and 24th in the state. She was fourth in the butterfly at regionals.

Senior Darby Cochran was seventh in the breaststroke and the IM at regionals.

Sophomore Taylor Piatt was fifth in the butterfly and eighth in the breaststroke at regionals.

Truskot, Cochran and Piatt were together in two relays that went to the state meet.

Top newcomers include junior Audrey Cochran (backstroke, freestyle), eighth-grader Kaylee Witkiewicz (backstroke, freestyle), and junior Taylor Dantes (200 and 500 free). Bailie expects them to add key depth in the regional meet.

"These swimmers and divers have recognized that if they want to improve from last year's results they will have to work harder than ever, and they have committed to do just that," Bailie said. "My goal this year is to challenge for the runner-up position at the regional finals."

The boys team was fifth in the regional meet, and returns two top veterans in senior Robert Parmele and freshman T.J. Albright.

Parmele was 10th in the region in both the 200 free and 100 breaststroke. Albright was fifth in the backstroke and eighth in the 100 freestyle. Junior Tommy Jennings was integral to three top-six relays at regions.

Jennings will be strong in the 50 and 100 free. Some top newcomers include freshman Mikey O'Leary (butterfly, IM), freshman Brian Kelly (backstroke, IM), seventh-grader Keagan Finley (50, 100 free), junior Myles Brown (200 free) and freshman Adam Dantes (breaststroke).

Bailie looks for a top-five finish at state and several state qualifiers.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Tips for Studying

Going above and beyond the completion of homework and class assignments is what makes students successful.  Being able to "study" or work on learning what is expected of you is a challenge.  Many students simply think that completing the homework and assignments given by the teacher will prepare them for upcoming tests and exams.  In reality that is not true and learning how to study is one of the most important skills students can learn.

Check out some of these websites for information, tips, and ideas on study skills.

how-to-study.com

Hints on Studying for Exams:

Study Skills Guide

Studying for Exams

How to Study

Today's Girls Basketball Game is Canceled

The Lady Raiders freshmen, JV, and varsity basketball games against Ballard HS have been canceled due to inclement weather and travel conditions.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Ryle Raiderettes in Macy's Parade

Last weekend some members of the Ryle Raiderette Dance Team were honored to be part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

The young ladies met with Santa in Central Park and walked at the end of the parade after spending 5 days in New York City and over 17 hours rehearsing for their performance.

Attending were Chelsea Caines, Katy DeBellevue, Kaitlyn Eleniak, Meghan Eleniak, Mollie Ford, Mallory Gardner, Kimberly Hatfield, and Megan Shefchik.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

10 Things for High-School Students to Remember

by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

Believe it or not, if you're in high school right now, you're at a great point in your life. You have your whole life in front of you. And now is a good time to start thinking about your future, to make some initial plans; just remember that plans can be easily changed. Remember too, that experts predict that the average person will change careers -- not just jobs -- more than five times in his or her lifetime. Now is the time to pursue your dreams!

And as you start thinking about one or more potential educational and career paths, here are 10 things to remember in the days ahead.

1. Take time to think about what you like to do; dream and imagine ideal careers. There are so many opportunities, so many different types of jobs and careers in a wide variety of industries -- and there are also other career paths that are just emerging. Even if you are fairly sure of a career choice, take the time in high school to explore similar (or even vastly different) careers. Explore all your options. Examine your likes and dislikes and take a few career-assessment tests. Answer the question, if you could have any job right now, what would it be -- and why? Don't let any barriers hold you back from finding the perfect career.

Example: Take the time for some career assessment and career exploration to expand your vision of potential majors and career paths.

2. Challenge yourself in high school, but don't overwhelm yourself. Do get the most out of high school as possible. When you can, take the tough and challenging schedule of classes; you'll learn more -- and it will look good to the college admissions staff. Obviously, you need to stay focused on getting good grades, but don't overload your schedule -- or yourself -- so that it makes you sick or burnt out. Be sure to include at least one fun course in your schedule.

Example: If you have a passion for something, such as photography, find a way to schedule a photography course along with your other tougher college-prep courses.

3. Work, volunteer, or otherwise gain some experience. As with your education, the more you are exposed to, the more options will open to you as you search out careers. There are even a growing number of internship opportunities for high-school students. Seek work and volunteer experiences in and out of school. And from a practical standpoint, work experience looks good on college applications -- and on future job applications and resumes. And one other benefit if you are working in a paid position: spending money! Just remember that school and grades have to come first, so only work if you can balance your schedule, manage your time.

Example: If you're interested in a career in journalism, start writing for your school newspaper and look into a part-time job at a local newspaper.

4. Get as much education as you can. We are now a society in which many jobs and careers require additional education or training beyond high school. Some careers even require a graduate degree before you can work in the field. Take advantage of all educational opportunities that come your way, such as summer educational opportunities and educational trips abroad. If financially possible -- and there are many ways to help make it so -- attend college; college graduates make a much higher salary, on average, than high-school graduates.

Example: If you have a passion for science or math, instead of spending a summer goofing around the community pool, consider a summer math enrichment program or a space-agency program.

5. Talk with as many adults as possible about careers and colleges. The best way to find out about different careers is to ask people -- family, neighbors, friends, teachers, counselors -- to tell you about their career and college experiences. If you have not already, begin to build a network of adults who know you and are willing to assist you in your educational and career endeavors. And for careers that truly interest you, consider asking each person if you can shadow him/her at work. You could also consider conducting informational interviews at the same time as the shadowing, or as a less intrusive method of learning more about jobs and careers.

Example: If you have a passion for history and are considering a career as a college history professor, contact a local college and ask one or more of the history professors if you can shadow them or conduct an informational interview.

6. Remember that everyone must follow his or her own path in life. Don't spend too much time worrying what other people in your high school are doing -- or letting their opinions about your dreams and ambitions affect your decision. And don't worry if you leave high school with no clear career path -- that's partly what college is all about, discovering who you are and what you want to do in life. Everyone develops/matures/grows at their own pace, so don't feel the need to rush to make a decision now… but don't use the fact that you have plenty of time to make a decision as an excuse not to at least start learning and researching potential career options.

Example: Many colleges offer special "discovery" programs for entering first-year students who have no real idea of majors and careers. These programs expose you to a wide variety of classes, events, and speakers to help lead you onto a path of career discovery.

7. People change; don't feel locked into any college or career now. It's great to have an ideal plan for your life, but remember that things happen, and your plans may need to change… so keep an open mind -- and keep your options open. Some of your friends -- or perhaps you -- already know, or think you know, what you want to do in life. If so, that's fantastic, but don't become so myopic that you lose sight of other interesting opportunities. There are career paths that have not even started today that may be big in five or more years.

Example: One of my college students, whose parents are both lawyers, is certain his fate is to be a corporate attorney, and his plans currently include law school after his undergraduate education; however, he is also taking a full set of business courses, as well as some interesting electives, in case "things change" by the time he graduates.

8. Don't let anyone control your dreams and ambitions. You will be horribly miserable at best if you let a parent or other family member dictate your major or your career. Students often feel pressure to follow in an adult family member's career path, especially if s/he is footing the bill for college, but the worst thing you can do is choose a career to please someone else.

Example: A former student of mine came from "a family of accountants," and everyone was supposed to join the family CPA firm. The problem, however, was that she had no aptitude for numbers and hated accounting -- yet could not summon the courage to tell her family. When she finally did confess her dislike, the world did not end, and her parents actually encouraged her to follow her passion.

9. It's never too early nor too late to get organized and begin making plans. No matter where you are in high school, now is the time to plan the remainder of your high-school years -- as well as your plans after high school. Research your options for after graduation -- technical schools, community colleges, four-year universities, etc. Start or continue your preparation for the various standardized tests (such as the SAT and ACT). Start thinking about teachers who might be willing to write letters of recommendation for you -- and approach them when the time is near. Finally, make plans to fill any gaps in your plans -- such as striving for better grades, taking tougher courses, gaining experience, or earning community-service hours.

Example: Many teachers get swamped with last-minute requests for letters of recommendation for college admission, so the earlier you approach the teachers who can write the best recommendations for you, the better off you'll be. Read more in our article, Four Steps To Getting Perfect College Recommendations.

10. Never stop learning… read, grow, and expand your mind. Don't pass-up opportunities to learn and experience new things. Many teachers offer or assign summer and supplemental reading lists -- look at these as opportunities for growth rather than a drag on your summer. The more you read, the more you'll know. It's a cliche, but knowledge is power.

Example: One high-school student was sure he wanted to be a teacher, but the more he read about cutbacks in educational spending and the decline in the educational experiences in many parts of the country, he decided he would be better off becoming a political activist for educational reform than as a teacher stuck in what he saw as a decaying system.

Final Thoughts
High school is a real transition time for teens, as you move into adulthood and the more adult issues of work, careers, and college. It should be a time of growth as well as a time of challenge. Have fun, but get the best education you can so that you are positioned to take advantage of further educational opportunities… and no matter where you go after high school, never stop learning and growing.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Competition for Admission to College Will Get Tougher

Today's high school students will need to work hard to get into college as spots at most schools will only get tighter due to several factors.  The economy is forcing Kentucky and other states to cut funding to post-secondary schools (state universities and community/technical colleges) which means they will most likely be limited in the number of students they can admit to their schools.  Add to this mix the high number of workers that are looking to improve their job skills in order to get a better job or have been layed off and the competition to get into colleges will most likely get stiffer.

 According to Jobless seek skills in vain at colleges from The Washington Post:

"All over the United States, community college enrollments have surged with unemployed and underemployed people seeking new skills.

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System saw the sharpest growth among the state's public institutions during the 2009-10 school year and the past decade. Enrollment at KCTCS increased 6.1 percent during the past year, to 106,500. Its enrollment jumped 79.2 percent during the past decade.

But just as workers have turned to community colleges, states have cut their budgets, forcing the institutions to turn away legions of students and stymieing the efforts to retrain the work force."

The Lexington Herald-Leader's Kentucky college enrollment hits all-time high article describes the growth seen at Kentucky's public and private schools.

"Enrollment in Kentucky's public and independent colleges and universities hit an all-time high this fall with 271,352 enrolled students, according to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education."

In these times, it will be critically important for the Ryle community to work together to prepare our students for admission to and success in college.

Trinity 28, Ryle 9

The Raiders football season came to an end with a 28-9 loss to Trinity High School in the state semi-finals. It was a tough end to a great season, which includes 12 wins and 2 losses, a regional championship and a district championship.  Congratulations to the young men that proudly wear the black and orange! 

Trinity 28, Ryle 9

Trinity too much for Ryle

Trinity stops run, reaches 6-A final


Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Visiting with Mrs. Ryle

Last Thursday, the Senior Class Executive Board visited the Ryle farm in Boone County and visited with Mrs. Alice Ryle, the widow of the late Larry A. Ryle.  Mrs. Ryle and her daughter Sally made a delicious lunch for the seniors students and Mrs. Robyn Bain, Ryle teacher and the senior class sponsor. 


After lunch Mrs. Ryle visited with the students and told stories about Larry A. Ryle.  She entertained everyone by telling how she first met Mr. Ryle, his personality, how the school was named in his memory, and how proud she was of the school and the students for honoring him with their hard work.   "He would be so proud."  

Happy Thanksgiving

We are thankful for everyone in the Ryle community: the students, faculty, staff, parents, and other community members.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving with friends and family and take time to rest and relax on this holiday weekend!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Ryle reloading, eyeing state title

Preview of the upcoming wrestling season in the NKY Enquirer.

Ryle reloading, eyeing state title

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Raiders Advance to State Semi-Finals!

Its time to change your Thanksgiving weekend plans as the Raiders defeated Simon Kenton 35 - 14 to win the regional championship at Borland Stadium last night.  Next Friday at 7:30 p.m. the team takes on Trinity High School in the state championship semi-finals with the winner advancing to the state championship game at WKU.  Go Raiders!

Ryle 35, Simon Kenton 14

6A Football Championship Bracket

Elliott scores 5 TDs as Ryle downs Simon

2010 Kentucky Playoffs: Simon Kenton at Ryle Football - Video - WLWT Cincinnati

Tristate football article





Thursday, November 18, 2010

Friday Night at Ryle

Friday will be a fun and busy night at Ryle as we host the annual PTSA Craft Show from 7-10 p.m. and also the Simon Kenton Pioneers in the regional football championship game at Borland Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

We expect crowds for both events so come early and be patient. Staff will be directing traffic into parking spots.

Football traffic should enter campus at the south entrance at Cool Springs while Craft Show traffic should use the north entrance at Frogtown Road.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Ryle High School Speech and Debate team reaches for fourth state title

UNION, KY (FOX19) -- At Ryle High School the State Championship team doesn't practice on the field...but in the classroom.  Link to Fox 19 video of this story.

With back-to-back-to-back state titles in 2008, 2009, and 2010, the Ryle Speech and Debate team is practicing for a fourth.

"Everything is about enunciation, hand gestures and walking but walking is a lot harder than it sounds," says freshman Davis McNichol. McNichol is practicing his walk and speech up against a wall. He is trying to follow in the footsteps of seniors Renee Wilson and Jake Hart, who have both dedicated four years to speech and debate.

"Speaking is something everybody has to do, you have to take public speaking classes in college so why not get started early," says Wilson who wants to become a pharmacist after graduation.

"Just being able to use the gifts that I have. Though it's not like a sport where I go out every Friday night and play on the football field or go down and play on the gym floor, basketball, but it's something that I'm actually good at and use there," says Hart who wants to major in political science at the University of Kentucky and eventually work in politics.

Leading the team to the state competition in March is Eric Blankenship, known to the students as Mr. B. "He's really shown me a lot about speech in general and how to be a good person to everyone else," says Hart.

Mr. B says these kids work hard and deserve every trophy but going to state is about more than just winning.

"The greatest thing I take away from this is not when we win State as a team...just to watch their face because I know what's getting ready to happen. I know that they're going to see their name on this poster, I know their name is going to be called on stage and just to experience that," says Blankenship.

An experience newcomer McNichol is hoping will happen to him. "I'm trying to add a fourth straight year of championship trophies because well I don't want to disappoint anyone because we take a lot of pride in what we do here."

PLAN Scores are in . . .

The PLAN scores for our sophomore students are in . . . Are you college ready?

Call the school office at 384-5300 to find out more.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Cross Country State Meet

Yesterday, the boys and girls cross country teams ran in the the KHSAA state championship meet at the Kentucky Horse Park.  Overall the girls team finished 9th in the state and the boys 22nd in the state.  Congratulations to both teams on a strong season.

Here's how everyone finished out of 226 runners:
  2nd:  Gabby Gonzales
  34th:  Jensen Bales
  45th:  Jacqueline Jones
  67th:  Sayaka Nakashima
  123rd:  Alli Pratt
  145th:  Emily Gonzales
  163rd:  Samantha McKeough

Here are the boys results out of 228 runners:
  80th:  Alex Bloom
  113th:  Ethan Brennan
  142nd:  Andrew Tursic
  143rd:  Michael Edwards
  157th:  TJ Ruschell
  163rd:  Brandon Longano
  200th:  Trenton Pratt

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Ryle 38, Campbell County 14

Last night the Raiders defeated Campbell Co. to advance to the Regional Championship round of the football playoffs. They will play Simon Kenton next Friday at Borland Stadium.

Ryle 38, Campbell County 14

Ryle bottles up Kremer, Campbell

TV latest challenge for QB

Fox 19 story and video link






Mace pulls out the stops


Thursday, November 11, 2010

Veteran's Day

Ryle High School salutes our veteran members of all branches of the United States military.  Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and patriotism.

To active members of the United State military, thank you for protecting our country and our freedoms.  We hope each of you get home safely.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Abby Jump signs with Wright State University

Ryle senior Abby Jump signed a letter of intent today to play basketball with Wright State University.  She will be receiving a full scholarship that includes her tuition, housing, and other expenses.

Abby is the 1st female basketball player to sign with a NCAA Division I school in the history of Ryle High School.  As she enters her senior year, Abby already holds several basketball records at Ryle including most 3-point shots in a game with 7 and is a two-time team MVP.

Congratulations Abby and good luck on a great senior year!

PLAN Scores are in . . .

Are you college ready?

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Cross Country Teams Advance to State Meet

Congratulations go out to the boys and girls cross country teams for qualifying for the state cross country championship meet held on Nov. 13th at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Gabby Gonzales won the 3A race in a time of 19:31, which marks her third straight regional championship.  Jensen Bales finished 3rd with a time of 20:41.  Overall the girls team finished 2nd in the region and qualified for the state meet.

The boys cross country team placed 4th overall in the region and qualified for the state meet.

Congratulations and good luck next week at state!

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Friday, November 5, 2010

Responsible Young Drivers

Approximately 200 students gathered in the Ryle auditorium this afternoon for the Responsible Young Driver program.  The RYD program is held every semester at Ryle for two very important reasons:
  1. to celebrate the 16th birthday of our students (all had recently turned 16 or will turn 16 in the coming months)
  2. to discuss the responsibility inherent in student's earning their driver's license and becoming a driver.
The guest speaker for the students was Brad Fritz, a 26 year old friend of Ryle High School, that has delivered similar messages to Ryle students for many years.

Brad Fritz was a sophomore at Covington Catholic High School when he was involved in a horrible accident that left him with a traumatic brain injury.  In a powerful presentation Brad describes his accident and injuries and the choices that were made leading up to the unfortunate accident.  Brad goes on to discuss his recovery and the physical and psychological struggles with his injuries.



Please be safe when you drive!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

FBLA Spaghetti Dinner / Latest Headlines

Don't forget to attend the annual FBLA Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday night from 5-8:30 p.m. !


A few recent articles from the local media:

Three Boone teams roll into playoffs

Ryle wins football poll title

Ryle H.S. dismissing early

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Paying for College 101

Ryle High School will host a workshop entitled Paying for College 101 on Wednesday, November 3rd at 7 p.m.

This workshop is designed to help high school students and their parents understand the nuts and bolts of the financial aid application process.  Participants will walk through a detailed case study of how a financial aid package is put together and will learn the methods used to award aid.

Here are a few of the topics to be discussed:
  • Choosing the college that best fits the individual student
  • Learning the formula that determines financial need
  • Breaking down a school's cost of attendance
  • Understanding the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
  • Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form
  • Review student loan choices
  • Building a financial aid package, award by award
  • Comparing costs and financial aid awards  at a community college, a 4-year public university and a 4-year private school
The presenter of Paying for College 101 is Bob McDermott, the Northern Ky Outreach Counselor for the Ky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).

Raider Marching Band places 7th at State Championships

Congratulations to the Ryle Raider Marching Band! They gave a wonderful performance yesterday at UL's Papa Johns Stadium and placed 7th overall in the state.

Great job this season, we are very proud of you!

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Raider Marching Band at State Semi-Finals

Today at 3:15 pm, the Raider Marching Band will take the field at UL's Papa Johns Stadium to perform in the KMEA State Championship Semi-Finals.  Good luck and Go Raiders!

Friday, October 29, 2010

Ryle ends Highlands' winning streak

In a great game on Senior Night, the Raiders upset Highlands 28-26.  A fantastic effort in a great game atmosphere. 

Ryle stuns No. 1 Highlands

Ryle ends Highlands' winning streak

Ryle, Highlands ready to battle for poll title


Thursday, October 28, 2010

Power Outage

This morning at about 6:30 am, a transformer blew which cut electricity to the school building. The Boone County Schools maintenance staff and Duke Energy staff were on site shortly to determine the extent of the problem. Fortunately, there were no injuries and our students and staff were not at risk at any time.

At about 8:30 am we found out that the repairs would take most of the day. The decision was then made to dismiss students at 10:00 am as that would allow the buses to return after their elementary run and give the school a chance to contact parents to be sure their child could leave early.

All things considered, the dismissal went very well. Thanks to all students, parents, and school staff for helping out in a challenging situation.

The repairs are expected to be finished this evening and we do expect to have school on Friday.

All afterschool activities are canceled. However, the power outage did not affect Borland Stadium so tonight's senior night activities and football game will go on as expected.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Good Luck Marching Raiders!

The Raider Marching Band will be performing at Bryan Station High School this evening in the quarterfinals of the KMEA state marching band contest.

The Marching Raiders have performed extremely well throughout their season, earning several distinguished ratings.  Another strong performance and they will advance to the KMEA state finals next weekend in Louisville.

Ryle 42, Boone County 21

The Ryle football team wrapped up an undefeated run in the their 6A football district by beating Boone County High School last night in Florence.


Next week, the final week of the regular season, the Raiders host Highlands and celebrate Senior Night on Thursday night at 7 p.m.



Below is the recent interview of Ryle football coach Bryson Warner by Enquirer reporter Ryan Ernst.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Senior News - October

From your guidance counselor's office . . .

The school year is one-fourth finished and for you it is very difficult to imagine how quickly it all will end next spring. This year you will have to make both decisions and preparations for your transition into either post-secondary education or into the workplace. Be assured that we will do our very best to assist you in making those plans and in keeping you informed of scholarships as we become aware of them and of test dates and deadlines, but you and your parents must assume ultimate responsibility. Listen to daily announcements. Read the memos that you will be receiving in your English class. Share the information with your parents. Allow yourself plenty of time to meet application deadlines.

The counselors met with you in your senior RAP classes. Remember some of the things that we discussed. If you need to ask teachers, counselors or principals to write letters of recommendation for your college or scholarship application(s), ask them far enough in advance, giving them at least two week’s notice. If you would like an appointment to meet with your counselor individually, please sign up in the Guidance Office.

Counselors at times must complete sections of the application. In addition, we must always send an official school transcript to the college Admissions Office along with the application. Transcripts are mailed directly. Official transcripts are not released to students. Please include stamps and any application fees due in the form of a check made payable to the college or university. Finally, fill out a Transcript Request Form. These are located in the Guidance Office. Please allow at least one week for the Guidance Counselors to complete these procedures especially as deadlines approach. Remember that we will not be processing transcript requests, etc. November 23-28 or from December 14, 2010-January 3, 2011. Please plan accordingly to meet deadlines!
The college search and application process has already begun. The search for financial aid begins NOW. We will host a Financial Aid Workshop on November 3, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Be sure to bring your parents. Do not wait until next March or April to start. If you have not yet taken the ACT test you will want to do so soon. If you have already taken the test and are not satisfied with the results, you may wish to take it again. You may take the ACT multiple times. Registration information is available in the Guidance Department. The completed form and fees are to be mailed directly to ACT. You may also register online by going to www.actstudent.org

Ryle will be a National Testing Site for the ACT on:
  • October 23, 2010 This Saturday
  • December 11, 2010 Postmark deadline November 5, 2010
  • February 12, 2011 Postmark deadline January 7, 2011
  • June 11, 2011 Postmark deadline May 6, 2011
Another test date for the ACT is:
February 12, 2011 Postmark deadline January 7, 2011
Ryle is NOT a test site for this date You will have to go to another area school to test on this date.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Hurry! The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, and a desire to contribute to society with its scholarship program. You must demonstrate critical financial need (preferably $50,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), be involved in co-curricular and community service activities and have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible. Applications are online @ www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. A copy of your parent/guardian’s 2009 federal tax return must be submitted as well. The deadline for documents to be received is October 30, 2010. Eight $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to Kentucky seniors.

The Kentucky Ready-Mixed Concrete Association is sponsoring an essay contest that is open to students who are between the ages of 16 and 18 at the beginning of the school term. Possible themes include how concrete benefits society. Essays must be received in Frankfort, KY no later than October 30, 2010. The Ky. Winner will receive a $1000 scholarship and will be then eligible for the national $5000 scholarship competition. If you are interested, please stop by the Guidance Office to pick up an application.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will award scholarships to 250 deserving students. For additional information go to www.cola-colascholars.org. The deadline is October 31, 2010.

Google “VFW Voice of Democracy” to access the website for the Voice of Democracy Scholarship. The deadline is November 1, 2010 and the scholarship value is up to $30,000.

College-bound seniors are encouraged to consider applying for the “Freedom in Academia” Essay Contest. See www.thefire.org for an application. This is a $5,000 scholarship. The deadline is November 1, 2010.

If you are considering the University of Virginia and have an exceptionally strong leadership and academic record, please see your guidance counselor as soon as possible. Ryle may nominate one student for the Jefferson Scholars scholarship. Everything must be submitted by November 1, 2010.

UK has sent us information about its Wm. C. Parker Diversity Scholarship Program. The deadline for this is January 15, 2011. You will find the application and information about this and other UK scholarships by going to www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/. Remember that in order to be eligible to be offered any of the scholarships, you must first be admitted to UK.

Check the bulletin board in the hallway outside of the counseling offices for other items of interest, including dates of upcoming Open Houses sponsored by college and universities. Also remember to use the packet that you received in RAP as well as the “Getting In” booklets as resources.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Ryle Tournament of Bands

The Ryle Marching Band is proud to host its 2nd Annual Ryle Tournament of Bands this weekend.  Come out to watch some of the best local marching bands perform.  The Marching Raiders will perform at the end of the evening just before the awards are presented.

For more information - http://www.ryleband.com/

Ryle boys, St. Henry girls win soccer titles

Congratulations to the boys' and girls' soccer teams for advancing to the district championship game.  While the boys won in penalty kicks, the girls lost a close match 1-0.  Both squads will advance to the regional tournament next week.  Below is the NKY Enquirer article on the games and the boys' rivalry with St. Henry.  St. Henry, Ryle will meet yet again for title

By Matt Mulcahey • Enquirer contributor • October 15, 2010

When Cole Willoughby booted a game-clinching penalty kick against Henry Clay in mid-September, little did the Ryle junior know it would serve as his audition for taking the Raiders' most important shot of the year.
With a fourth straight 17th District title hanging in the balance after regulation and overtime weren't enough to unknot a 1-1 tie between St. Henry and the Raiders, Willoughby again found himself at the edge of the goal box with a chance to play the hero.

Knock the kick into the net and the Raiders win. Miss and the Crusaders have new life.

Willoughby peered at St. Henry goalie Nick Smith and felt him lean toward the right goal post. So he directed his kick into the opposite corner to give Ryle a 2-1 victory.

"(Ryle coach Stephen Collins) had confidence in me and that's all it takes," Willoughby said. "My teammates put me in the situation (to have a chance to end the game) and I just had to bury (that kick)."

The Raiders (16-2-5) and Crusaders (10-6-3) have met in six of the last seven postseasons in what has become one of Northern Kentucky's fiercest rivalries on the pitch. One of the teams has won the district every season since 2001.

"You don't have to say much (to your players) before the game," St. Henry coach Steve Hahn said. "If you're not up for the Ryle-St. Henry game, then you're probably playing the wrong sport."

St. Henry struck first in the 12th minute when Adam Nields sent a sliding shot bouncing into the net off a throw-in. Ryle tied the score in the 56th minute when senior Brett Uminger's corner kick was re-directed into the net by sophomore David Hester.

Once the game reached overtime, the Raiders converted their first three penalty kicks courtesy of Uminger, Kyle Sullivan and Curtis Lusco. The Crusaders missed their first two shots, setting up Willoughby's clinching kick.

In the finals of the girls' 17th District tourney, St. Henry continued a long-standing tradition as each player bit the championship trophy following the team's 1-0 victory over Ryle. With three straight district titles to go with region crows in 2008 and 2009, the Crusaders' eight senior starters have gnawed on more than their share of hardware.

Senior Kelsey O'Daniel ensured the latest set of St. Henry incisor prints with a score from 25 yards out in the 17th minute that found its way into the right corner of the net. A defender her first three seasons, O'Daniel moved up to midfielder halfway through this year. The goal was only the third of her career.

"She has always been one of our best ball strikers, but she never got a whole lot of opportunities (while playing defender)," St. Henry coach Steve Lorenz said. "When she gets a hold of something, it is driven and it is dangerous."

Both the Crusaders (18-2-1), ranked third in the Enquirer Northern Kentucky coaches' poll, and the Raiders (9-7-6), ranked 10th, advance to the Ninth Region tournament. It is Ryle's sixth berth in the last seven years.

Ryle 49, Conner 6

By Marc Hardin • Enquirer contributor • October 15, 2010
The Ryle football team put together a long list of positives Friday night while defeating host Conner 49-6.

"I thought we did a lot of good things," said Ryle’s Travis Elliott.

The Raiders (7-1) finally got a victory margin befitting the second-ranked team in the Enquirer Northern Kentucky football coaches’ poll after winning by 3, 5 and 7 points the past three weeks.

"It just means we executed better," Ryle coach Bryson Warner said of Friday’s 43-point margin against Conner (4-5).

Said Elliott, who aided the Raiders’ cause by rushing for 122 yards on 17 carries with three touchdowns: "We just wanted to win. It doesn’t matter by how many."   Elliott scored twice on the ground and once on a pass. He scored the game’s first touchdown on an 11-yard run on Ryle’s third play from scrimmage.

Craig Cleveland, subbing for regular extra-point kicker Garrett Mead, who was helping the Ryle soccer team win the district title on Friday at Boone County, nailed the point-after with 9:53 left in the first quarter. That gave the Raiders all the points they would need to beat the Cougars.

But Ryle poured it on, scoring twice more in the opening quarter on a Conner Hempel 17-yard pass to Caleb Lonkard and Deion Mullens’ 8-yard run, which bookended the Cougars’ lone scoring play, an 80-yard touchdown strike from Cy Smith (8-of-23 passing) to Jacob Mullderink (115 yards receiving).

The Raiders led 28-6 at halftime and added three more scores in the second half.
Mullens scored his second touchdown on a 7-yard run in the third quarter. Elliott scored his third TD on a 20-yard fourth-quarter pass. Lonkard found the end zone for his second score on a 47-yard run with 6:56 to play after taking over at quarterback for Hempel, who enjoyed his best game of the season.

Hempel finished 17-of-23 passing for 169 yards with two TDs and no interceptions.  "It’s good to have it back. It’s my first complete game," said Hempel, whose numbers have been down this season compared to last year when he completed 60 percent of his passes for nearly 1,900 yards.

He credited his efficient passing performance to feeling more comfortable in a new scheme Warner implemented after the fourth game of the season, against Dixie.
"I went 0-for-7 against Dixie," said Hempel, who indicated the Raiders’ new scheme "is more West Coast (with) route combinations and more short passes."

Coach Warner said he had to find an answer for the team’s early-season passing woes after the Raiders had a hard time adjusting to the loss of two starting receivers. He needed a scheme that would allow for higher percentage passes for Hempel that did not take away running lanes from Elliott.

"We lost two big-time receivers and the new guys had to step up. Of course, it helps Travis is standing back there and they have to stack the box," the coach said.   "We’ve been improving."

With the victory, their sixth in a row, the Raiders put themselves in the driver’s seat for a No. 1 seed in the Class 6A playoffs. It’s their fourth straight win against district opponents.  Ryle goes for an unbeaten district record next Friday at Boone County before taking on Highlands a second time in the regular-season finale.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Post Season for Fall Sports

District tournament action begins for volleyball and soccer, while the state golf tournament concludes today.  Here's a brief rundown of the action this week:

Volleyball District tournament at Conner HS       volleyball tournament bracket
  • Ryle plays the winner of Conner and Heritage on Wednesday at 6:30 pm.
  • The championship game is Thursday night at 6:30 pm
Soccer District Tournaments at Boone Co. HS
State Golf Tournament at Bowling Green Country Club
  • The boys team is currently is 7th place overall going into the final day of play.
  • All 5 golfers made the cut with Blake Hamilton leading the way with a 73, placing him 13th overall.
Come out and cheer on the Raiders!

Who leads the district? RYLE

The match-up of the two top football teams in the Northern Ky 6A district did not disappoint. It was a hard fought game, decided in overtime, in front of a great home crowd.

Who leads district?