Zach Kertis, Ryle Class of 2009

Received some very sad news this morning.  Zach Kertis, a Ryle graduate from the Class of 2009, passed away late last night in his dorm room at the University of Kentucky.  The cause of his death is being confirmed by an autopsy but the initial word is that he died suddenly of some natural cause.

Zach was a wonderful young man and will be missed by everyone at Ryle.  He was in our building just a few days ago and this weekend had planned to assist the current Ryle FBLA students with their upcoming competitions.  Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Kertis family and friends.

Zach we will miss you!  You will always be a Raider in our hearts!

Two-Hour Delay on Tuesday, January 26th

Due to inclement weather the Boone County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay schedule this morning, Tuesday, January 26th.

Please drive safely.

Ryle Students Chosen for NKY Select Bands

This past Saturday, 58 students from Ryle auditioned for the Northern Kentucky Select Bands. Thirty-one students earned places within these prestigious ensembles out of the 150 seats available!

This is not only a record high number for Ryle, but for any middle school or high school in the sixth district in the history of the event. Four students placed first in the district on their respective instruments in the advanced Wind Ensemble. Twenty percent of the NKY select bands are comprised of Ryle Band Students! Congratulations!

The following students were selected as the first chair for their particular instrument:

• Desirae Carron, junior - 1st Chair Horn - Wind Ensemble
• Stephanie Church, junior - 1st Chair Bass Clarinet - Wind Ensemble
• Sean Haywood, junior - 1st Chair Tuba - Concert Band
• Sam Kirby, freshman - 1st Chair Oboe - Wind Ensemble
• Austin Miller, senior - 1st Chair Clarinet - Wind Ensemble

2nd Annual Raider Nation Celebration

The 2nd Annual Raider Nation Celebration will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 6:30-11:00 p.m.  at the Triple Crown Country Club.

This will be a great evening with the agenda including social time, dinner, a silent auction, and a guest speaker along with introductions and recognition of the second class of inductees into the Ryle Athletic Hall of Fame.  Last year's inaugural class of the Ryle Hall of Fame included Justin Doellman and Katie Holtzapfel.

The new inductees into the Ryle Athletic Hall of Fame include:

• Kim Bina, Class of 1997
• Susanne Funken, Class of 2001
• Keith Jones, Class of 1995
• Michael Setters, Class of 2000
• Charles Holland, Ryle Athletic Director 1992-2001

Tickets to the event are $75 per couple or $40 per person and are available from any current Raider athletic coach or from the school office.  Contact Jim Demler, Athletic Director at 384-5300 for more details.  All proceeds benefit the Ryle athletic programs.

Ryle Wrestling Alumni Honored

During their December 23rd match with Jeffersonville, IN the Raider Wrestling program honored past wrestlers with an Alumni Night.  It was great to see some familiar faces and honor some of the past wrestling standouts.

Shown in picture above: (bottom row L-R): Ryan Jefferds, Ryan Ashworth, Keith Ruschell, Coach Dave Barnes, Derrick Fassbender, Gregg Stracener, Coach Tim Ruschell. (top row L-R): Coach Larry Mikkelson, Will Hogben, Coach Rick Barker, Jake Bradford, Josh Hunt, Adam Kuhlman, Wes Barrentine, Kyle Ruschell, Brandon Pickett, Greg Ashworth, Brandon Adams, Mason Reid, Bryan Peace, Andrew Koehler, Hunter Flannery, Principal Matt Turner.

Kyle Ruschell was in town for the holidays from the University of Wisconsin.  Kyle enters his final year and has had some great success in college, 3rd in the country, and being named an All-American.  This link has a great interview with Kyle . . .
http://kentuckywrestlingnews.blogspot.com/2009/05/interview-with-kyle-ruschell.html

Raiders Upset #17 Lafayette

The boys basketball team traveled to Dunbar High School in Lexington on Saturday to play in the S.T. Roach Classic against Lafayette High School.  The Raiders outscored Lafayette 20-8 in the second quarter and went on to give the Generals only their 2nd loss of the season by a score of 69-51.

The Raiders played some great defense as Lafayette made only 35% of their shots including only 3 of 22 from 3 point range.  Four players scored double figures with Zach Perkins scoing 16 and Bobby Stauffer scoring 17.

1/16 BBK: Four In Double Figures As Ryle Beats Lafayette

Raiders running towards big goals

The Lady Raiders basketball team traveled this afternoon to take on Middlesboro High School.  After their lengthy drive to Southeastern Kentucky the team won 82-46 to extend their record to 11 wins and 5 losses.  Congratulations Ladies!

Check out this article in the KY Enquirer:  Raiders running towards big goals

What a decade it was

Recent Enquirer article names Ryle alum, Kirsten Allen, its female athlete of the decade and also names one of her games at the state tournament as the performance of the decade.  Kirsten is currently a sophomore at Oklahoma University and is a member of their fast-pitch softball team. 

http://www.soonersports.com/sports/w-softbl/mtt/allen_kirsten00.html

What a decade it was

EPAS Presentation

Approximately 185 parents attended last night's presentation on the EPAS system and college readiness.  The powerpoint presentation and other handouts will be linked to the Ryle website for those that are interested.

Ryle Athlete Perseveres

This Sunday's Enquirer has a very nice article on Ryle senior Chris Lally and his recovery from a serious back injury.  Amazingly Chris worked his way back to playing both soccer and golf this past fall.  The article is linked below.

Ryle athlete perseveres

Girls Basketball Game vs. Fern Creek CANCELED

Tonight's home basketball game with Louisville Fern Creek HS has been canceled.

School Closed on Friday, January 8th.

Due to the inclement weather, the Boone County Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, January 8th.

Please drive safely if you are traveling in these winter conditions.

Ryle Dance Team to Host Competition

The Ryle Dance Team will be hosting the Kentucky Dance Coaches Organization 9th Regional competition on Saturday January 16, 2010. Doors open at 8:00 am for competing teams, 9:00 am for guests. The entry fee is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students and children over 3 years of age. Competition begins at 10:00 am and will end around 1:00 pm. Concessions and vendors will be available for all!

If you have questions please call Brandi Woodruff at 859-918-1896.

School Closed on Thursday, January 7th

The Boone County Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 7th due to the inclement weather.  Please use caution if you are out traveling today.

EPAS Presentation: College Readiness

Ryle will be hosting an informational presentation entitled The EPAS System: What Every Parent Needs to Know About College Readiness on Tuesday, January 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Ryle auditorium.

The presentation will focus on college readiness through the EPAS System, which includes the EXPLORE, PLAN, and ACT tests. 

Parents and students from Ryle, Gray MS, Erpenbeck ES, Mann ES, and New Haven ES are invited to attend.  The principals from all 5 schools will be on hand to present and answer questions from parents and students.

School Closed on Tuesday, January 5th

The Boone County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 5th.  Please use caution if you are traveling in the winter weather.