Morning Announcements 2-6-13

• Please read announcements from yesterday
• Attention FBLA students:  There is a mandatory meeting for students competing at Regionals in the library at school at 2:30.  Students- please see Competitor List located in the Business hallway to make sure you are competing.
• Attention Boys & Girls Track & Field:  There will be a meeting Thurs., Feb. 7th, in the auditorium at 3:00 pm regarding spirit wear.  Please plan to attend.
• Attention all Students & Staff:  Thursday night is Chick-fil-A Night for Ryle's Junior Board.  Go to Chick-fil-A this Thursday and tell the cashier you're from Ryle to help raise money for our Prom!
• Attention Hispanic Honor Society members:  There will be a brief meeting Tues., Feb. 12th after school in Mrs. Call's room.  All members should attend.
• Attention Students needing Volunteer Hours:  Volunteers Needed: Mann Mingle   Feb. 23rd 2-6 pm  Volunteers will run carnival games/ time slots are 2-4 pm and 4-6 pm.  Sign up sheets are in the library.  Any questions, please contact Mrs. Dusing or Mrs. Salyers in the main office.

Morning Announcements 2-5-2013

• Attention National Honor Society members- Teens For Jeans deadline has been extended until February 12th.  Sign up in the library.
• Attention English Honor Society members- Please bring your food donations to Ms. Schwartz's room for a service point this week.  Five canned fruits and vegetables are one point and two jars of peanut butter, pasta, cereal or other hearty non-perishables for a point.
• Attention Science Honor Society members- Sign up outside of Mr. Martin's room (Room 228) to bring items for breakfast on Tuesday, February 12th- the breakfast will begin at 7:00 am before school in Room 228.
• Attention Girls Tennis:  There will be a meeting after school in Coach Collin's room on Thurs., Feb. 7th and Fri., Feb. 8th.  We will be discussing uniforms and getting sizes.
• All Peer Tutoring applications and Teacher recommendations need to be turned into Mrs. Babik ASAP.  Decisions on this class will be made by scheduling day, February 18th.
• Peer Tutoring I & II will meet on Wed., Feb. 6th during RAP in room 213.  If you have a previous commitment, please check in with Mrs. Babik.
• Anyone interested in the 2013-2014 Yearbook class can pick up an application in Room 123.  Completed forms are due to Mrs. Gambrel in Room 123 by Fri., Feb. 8th.
• Attention Juniors:  Application for Raider Bank, Bookstore, Help Desk and Office Aides are available in the business department office.  Completed applications should be turned in by Tues., Feb. 12th at 2:30 pm.  If you have questions, see Mrs. Klaas.
• Attention all you Raiders:  The Leukemia Drive begins today and will continue for several weeks.  Money will be collected during 5th period classes.  Keep in mind that in order to win the Olive Garden lunch, your 5th period class must raise the most money per student.  Pizza parties will also be awarded to 2nd through 4th place classes.  That means that while pennies are welcomed, it will take dollars and silver coins to raise your chances.  Be sure to turn your box into the main office as close to the beginning of 5th period as you can so we have time to count all the money.  Thanks for your support and help us make leukemia go away!
• The Matchmaker results are in!  Student Council will be selling the Matchmaker sheets Thurs., and Fri. during lunch for only $3.00.  Don't miss out on finding your match along with other interesting facts.  So get yours today!
• The following is a list of student athletes planning on signing for college scholarships on Wed. during RAP:  Brad Weber-Football; Tyrus Sciarra-Soccer; Meredith Murphy-Soccer; Jake Siemer-Soccer & Elise Duggins-Soccer.  Congratulations to all of them!

Hot New College Programs - KY Living 2013

Hot New College Programs 
by: Debra Gibson

A roundup of new academic offerings from Kentucky colleges and universities—from innovative majors and minors, to new courses, and a new way of learning for today’s students

The college experience is all about NEW—new experiences, new perspectives, new understandings, new friends, new ways of interacting with the world. And the colleges themselves are constantly making themselves new again by offering fresh courses, innovative majors and minors, and even new ways of ensuring students get off on the right foot when they head to college. This year we asked leaders at Kentucky’s colleges and universities—public and private—to share what they consider are their newest and hottest programs. The following is only a small glimpse into dozens of new and exciting programs. Are you a new college student, or an adult thinking about returning to college? We urge you to do more research—read for the Kentucky Living 2013 College Guide in this month's issue, where you will find additional “Hot New Programs” listed. Then you can contact colleges directly to learn what academic programs best fit your needs. Although main campus locations are listed below, many colleges have a variety of campuses throughout the state, as well as online courses. A broader worldview The world has never been simultaneously both smaller and larger. That new reality is reflected in the array of courses and majors that help students understand disparate cultures, languages, histories, and economics. The two statewide public colleges offer good examples. At the University of Louisville (U of L) and University of Kentucky (UK), Lexington, for example, students can now major in Latin American and Latino Studies, and Hispanic Studies, respectively. UK also offers a minor in Appalachian Studies; some of its courses are linked to courses at Delhi University focusing on the Himalayan region of India. The College of Arts and Sciences is offering a special yearlong look at Russia. Titled the “Year of Russia,” there are special classes, symposia, and other opportunities to learn more about this important country. UK is also one of only 20 universities in the U.S. to offer a Ph.D. in Gender and Women’s Studies. At U of L, students can also major in Asian Studies or earn a certificate in Peace, Justice and Conflict Resolution. At Transylvania University, Lexington, students can minor in Asian Studies, an extension of the school’s current Chinese Language and culture offerings. The Asian Studies minor integrates classes from history, literature, fine arts, and other related areas. Students can also undertake an interdisciplinary major called PPE that draws from courses in philosophy, political science, and economics, as well as history, business administration, religion, anthropology, sociology, women’s studies, literature, and foreign language. A few miles away at Centre College, Danville, students have a myriad of choices when it comes to understanding the world, with new minors in African and African-American Studies, Asian Studies, European Studies, Film Studies, Global Commerce, Latin American Studies, and Linguistics. “More than ever, classroom learning alone is not enough,” says Bob Nesmith, dean of admissions and student financial planning. “To be well-educated, a student must be able to connect what they learn in the classroom or laboratory with the needs of an interconnected world and a competitive employment market.” Accordingly, the school has expanded what they call “The Centre Commitment”—a promise that Centre “will do its part to provide our students the real-world and wide-world experiences they need to make the most of an extraordinary education.” The school now guarantees students who meet the college’s academic and social expectations an internship or (beginning with the 2017 class) a research opportunity, study abroad, and graduation in four years. If a student is unable to accomplish this within four consecutive years of enrollment, Centre will provide up to an additional year of study tuition-free. The University of Pikeville in eastern Kentucky recently hired a director of global education, and will begin offering new opportunities for students to study abroad, as well as an English as a Second Language Institute and other programs geared toward global education. Sure steps to a better job Ultimately, the goal of every student is to find a good job in a field of their choice. Within the statewide Kentucky Community & Technical College System known as KCTCS, they make that easy by identifying what they call “high wage/high demand” programs. Each KCTCS college offers its own variety of these programs, which include criminal justice/law enforcement administration; masonry; carpentry; electrician; plumbing technology; occupational therapist assistant; physical therapist assistant; nuclear medical technologist; medical radiologic technology/science-radiation therapist; diagnostic medical sonographer and ultrasound technician; nursing; business administration and management and real estate, and many more. The high-wage, high-demand programs target high-growth industry sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, energy, banking and financial services, and construction. A better start in college At Transylvania, new approaches begin even before classes commence. First-year students arriving on Transylvania University’s campus in 2012 participated in the inaugural August term, a three-week academic and orientation program. August term is the first component of the restructured first-year academic experience at Transy. The first-year experience also includes seminars, a series of lectures and cultural events, and a strong first-year advising program. Filling a critical need in healthcare Acquiring an education not only enriches the individual’s life, it also benefits society. Perhaps that is most evident in one of the hottest fields today—nursing. From public to private to technical and proprietary, Kentucky’s colleges are providing innovative ways to train nurses and help them continually grow. One of the newest approaches can be found at Campbellsville University, Taylor County, where they now offer an RN-to-BSN program that is fully online. Students can keep their jobs and families intact while advancing in their career at their own pace and when it is convenient for them. Kentucky Christian University, Grayson, also offers a brand-new RN-to-BSN program that both provides students “a lot more flexibility” and “attracts a wider range of students.” Union College, in southeastern Kentucky, launched a traditional, four-year B.S. in nursing in the fall of 2012 to address the demand for a traditional nursing program in the area. This new program is in addition to the RN-to-BSN program that Union began in the fall of 2010. At Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, nursing is hugely popular although it is new. The college will graduate its first class of nursing students this spring. U of L has a post-master’s certification for acute-care nurse practitioners, while UK offers its popular registered nursing and RN-to-BSN programs. UK’s RN-BSN enrollment has increased approximately 180 percent over the past decade. In addition to nursing, schools are offering programs in other areas of healthcare. At Strayer University, they now offer an M.S. in health services administration, while at the University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, they are training physician assistants—arguably the most sought-after professionals in all of healthcare. Brave new media world Traditional definitions of the media now defy reality. That fact is not lost on Kentucky campuses, where they are helping students understand the new world of communicating in an ever-connected, minute-by-minute world. Northern Kentucky University has a new program that combines public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, long a national powerhouse for training journalists and media professionals, has added Popular Culture Studies. At Campbellsville University, their graphic design program is extremely popular, as is the Film and Media Arts program at the University of Pikeville. And at Lindsey Wilson College, Media Studies is “wildly successful.” It includes journalism, public relations, and media arts. Doctoral programs In 2012, Kentucky’s six regional public universities were collectively allowed to offer up to a maximum of 18 advanced-practice doctoral programs, with each school assured of a minimum of two, thanks to a new law passed by the Kentucky General Assembly. Western Kentucky University offers two new programs, a doctor of physical therapy and a doctor of nursing practice. Morehead State University now offers a doctoral program in Educational Administration, which can even be completed online. Creating a better world The many ways to improve the world are reflected in the wealth of programs designed to help students do just that when they graduate. At U of L, a new Student Philanthropy program was embedded in an undergraduate Event Management class, which gives students hands-on, practical experience in helping strengthen and support the local community. It is led by Gary Bernstein, who worked for nonprofit organizations for 30 years before becoming an instructor at U of L. Students learn about social responsibility and community engagement by raising money for a designated charity by organizing and implementing a special event. They call on donors, write sponsorship letters, market the program, and handle all the details involved in making a special event like this a resounding success. For this particular class, they’ll present more than $10,000 in proceeds from the event to Metro United Way. In addition, the students will gain firsthand knowledge in grant-making. They awarded a $1,000 grant to a west Louisville nonprofit organization, Neighborhood House, on December 6. At other schools, the goal is the same but the focus is different. Bellarmine University, Louisville, offers degrees in Environmental Studies, and St. Catharine College, near Bardstown, offers Sustainable Agriculture. Sullivan University, Louisville, has heating and cooling with a green twist. In addition to giving students the skills to launch a career, Sullivan’s program also emphasizes the skills and knowledge required to understand building automation systems and their efficient use of energy. In addition, Brescia University’s program, Owensboro, in social work was reaffirmed by the Council on Social Work Education, Commission on Accreditation, which makes it the first accredited online undergraduate social work degree completion program in the country. Connections At Murray State University, students in the Music Business program benefit from strong ties between the music industry in Nashville and the college, and many are able to land an internship in Nashville. Pre-veterinary students benefit similarly from strong ties with the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, resulting in Murray State students having one of the highest admission rates to veterinary school in the country. Educating educators Knowledge is expanding at a rate never experienced before, and the transmission of that knowledge has changed just as dramatically. Furthermore, teachers are leaders not just in the acquisition of learning but in helping their students navigate the never-ending waves of social change. Kentucky colleges have developed an array of programs to help teachers accomplish these complex tasks. At Bellarmine University, they have added a Ph.D. in Education and Social Change. This program, launched in 2011, prepares educators to become change agents and leaders in improving the education of people coming from high poverty circumstances. It’s designed for people working in higher education, educational research, and leadership of not-for-profit agencies. At Thomas More College, in northern Kentucky, in addition to an M.A. in Education, the college has also added a new Teacher Leader M.A. in Education. This program helps prepare teachers to collaborate and create new visions of 21st-century learning as leaders in the field of education. At Midway College, in central Kentucky, they use a blended (some classes online/some on campus) approach for students earning an M.A. in Teaching. WKU has added an Ed.D in Educational Leadership (one of its first doctoral programs), and UK has a new course of study called Teacher Education and Professional Development. This is a great year to see what new programs are being offered, whether you’re a first-year college student or an adult going back to school.

Ky. Voices: Higher education still a sound investment

By Bob King  
From the Lexington Herald-Leader  Ky. Voices: Higher education still a sound investment

"Is college a lousy investment?" This was the question posed in a Newsweek cover story in the fall, a blunt challenge to America's long-standing, nearly sacrosanct belief in the value of a college education.

Author Megan McArdle argues that an increasing number of college graduates are leaving campus with mountains of student debt, only to wind up behind a counter at Starbucks (an anecdote so prevalent that Jordan Weissmann, writing for The Atlantic, dubs it "the barista principle").

The lingering economic recession, a weak job market, and rising tuition costs have given rise to a proliferation of national media stories questioning the value of higher education. This disillusionment is resonating. A 2011 Pew Research study found that 57 percent of Americans now believe U.S. colleges and universities fail to provide students with good value for the money.

Our faith in the American dream — and higher education's ability to provide access to it — has been shaken.

Of course, college's return on investment in strict financial terms depends on how much you paid for your degree and the marketability of your chosen field. But to promote the belief that college is no longer a wise investment is a grave disservice to parents and students everywhere.

While a college credential does not guarantee economic security, the lack of a credential most certainly places individuals at greater risk of poverty and limits earning potential for years to come. And, as a nation, falling rates of educational attainment undermine our future economic growth and competitiveness.

A report released last summer by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, "The College Advantage: Weathering the Economic Storm," looks at employment trends by education level dating back to the late 1980's. The verdict? The benefits of a college credential far outweigh the costs, even and especially during the recent recession. Consider:

• Nearly 80 percent of the 7.2 million jobs lost were held by people with a high school diploma or less, while jobs for individuals with at least a bachelor's degree actually increased by 187,000.

• Since early 2010, when the national recovery began, employment for bachelor's and graduate degree holders increased by 2 million, and employment for individuals with an associate degree or some college increased by 1.6 million. In contrast, people with a high school diploma or less continued to fall behind, losing 230,000 jobs.

• Among recent college graduates, the unemployment rate is 6.8 percent, higher than the 4.5 percent for college graduates overall. But both rates are substantially lower than the unemployment rate among recent high school graduates, which is 24 percent.

Furthermore, the report reaffirms the once-popular Kentucky marketing slogan, "Education Pays." College graduates continue to enjoy substantially higher wages than high school graduates, and this advantage accrues over time. In 2010, a U.S. bachelor's degree holder made, on average, nearly twice as much as a high school graduate. An associate-degree holder made around 20 percent more. Over a lifetime, a bachelor's degree holder can earn 84 percent more than a high school graduate. The Kentucky results, outlined in a new Council on Postsecondary Education policy brief, "College Still Pays." include:

• Workers with a high school diploma or GED are twice as likely to be unemployed than those with a bachelor's degree. The unemployment rate for the former is 10 percent, compared to 5 percent for the latter. For workers without a high school diploma or GED, the unemployment rate is 16 percent.

• Those associate degrees or some college can expect to earn $289,000 more than high school graduates over a 40-year career, using an annual wage increase of 1 percent. College graduates can anticipate an additional $879,000 in earnings, while those with graduate degrees stand to earn an additional $1.34 million.

Yes, college affordability is a real problem and, yes, job creation has been sluggish. But students can obtain a postsecondary degree in Kentucky without racking up unsustainable debt. Kentucky's average student loan debt was $22,287, substantially lower than the national average of $26,600.

Four-year colleges and universities offer grants, scholarships, and work-study opportunities to make college more affordable. Community and technical colleges offer associate degrees and certificates in high-paying, high-demand technical fields that can be completed in two years or less. High school students can reduce college costs by taking advantage of advanced placement, dual credit and college-level exam options.

Experts predict that by the year 2020, 56 percent of Kentucky's jobs will require some postsecondary education. Individually and collectively, college continues to offer a high rate of return and the best chance of achieving long-term security and prosperity. There is really no safer investment we can make.

Bob King is president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2013/02/03/2501307/ky-voices-higher-education-still.html#storylink=misearch#storylink=cpy

NKY Select Band

Congratulations to the following Ryle students for being named to the NKY Select Band:

Kyle Kidwell, Austin Atkinson, Moeka Nakamura, Morgan Trischler, Kelly Tursic, Hannah Martin, Sabrina Rosales, Kristen Goodridge, Jon Lotspiech, Rachael Lietzow, Megan Pennell, Erin Mcnall, Eric Anderson, Wynne Caid, Sam Kirby, Kana Fukuchi, Amanda Stegman, John Groathouse, Anna Braun, Avery Williams, Steven Teleky, Ryan Frohlich, Daniel Hill

Activities Canceled - Feb. 2nd

All activities, games, and practices in the Boone County Schools have been CANCELED today - Saturday, Feb. 2nd.

Scholastic Writing Awards

Recently the Scholastic Writing Awards were announced for our region and we are very proud to announce that Ryle's students performed extremely well. These awards speak directly to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and parents.

The following students won Gold Medal honors and will have their work juried in New York City at the National Competition. Should their work be scored at the Gold or Silver Medal nationally, they will be invited to the awards ceremony in New York in June.

Megan Pennell -  Flash Fiction (4 entries awarded!)
Brittany Liver -  Poetry


The writing entries of the following students were scored at the Silver Medal level:

Sean Delaney - Short Story
Meghan Eleniak - Flash Fiction
Alana Gale - (7 entries awarded!)
Alexander Hoffman - Dramatic Script
Rachel Lietzo - Personal Essay
Leslie Rowan - Personal Essay / Humor


The following students earned Honorable Mention awards for their work:

Brady Ast - Journalism
Lex Crupper - Journalism
Sean Delaney - Short Story
Fernando Rushika - Journalism
Matthew Hasse - Journalism
Ashley Howe - Short Story
Meghan Knisely - Journalism
Justine Krieg - Science Fiction / Flash Fiction (4 entries awarded!)
Brittany Liver - Flash Fiction
Alex Meyer - Journalism
McKinley Moen - Journalism
Tucker Teepen - Journalism
Jaclyn Zembrodt - Personal Essay


For more informations go to: http://www.artandwriting.org/