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Class of 2010 top 10
 Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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RFA principal Mark Benson announced the top 10 students for the Class of 2010 during first period this morning. The students were invited down to his conference room for a breakfast celebration following the announcement. Congratulations to the following scholars:
Valedictorian-Nicholas Brement
Salutatorian- Taylor Rapke
The remaining top 10 in alphabetical order:
Kelly Benfey
Erin Bojanek
Mirra Campbell
Nikolas Gray
Hannah Johnson
Kevin Li
Margaret Messenger
Maggie Thomas
2010 Pops Concert
Tonight at 7 P.M., the RFA music department will hosts its yearly Pops Concert. The groups performing are RFA Mixed Chorus, Jazz Voices, and Select Choir, all led by Mrs. Edwards. Also performing, under the direction of Mr. Meiss, are Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble.
| Monday, March 8, 2010
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The Rome Science Fair and Literacy Extravaganza was a huge success! Results from the competition will be posted in the near future. Champion chicken breeding was among the many interesting exhibits at the Fair.
| Friday, March 5, 2010
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Join the fun and learning at the Literacy Extravaganza and the 53rd Annual Rome Science Fair! This event will take place at RFA tomorrow, March 6, at 11:30 to 1:00. The Literacy Extravaganza includes activities such as a Robotics Center, a Kitchen Chemistry Center, Yoga Center, Reptile Discovery Center, Sport Cup Stacking Center, and much more!! Parents and students from all grades are welcome to attend.
Today's Heat of Fusion events include the volleyball and basketball finals. The student vs. teacher volleyball matches were cancelled this year because the snow days caused created havoc with the HOF schedule.
| Thursday, March 4, 2010
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By Kathryne Davis
On February 18 and 19, several members from Rome Free Academy‚s Junior ROTC participated in a cyber security competition in Florida. These students were seniors Rafhanah Pitkin, Sean Bird, Shawn Stanford and juniors captain Rafidah Pitkin, Lauren Bendall, Josh Pilgreen. Only the top three places were announced and RFA‚s Junior ROTC team was not in the top three, so they don‚t know where they placed.
In order to prepare for the competition, the students had to work very hard. During some practices, the students would work hard for over four hours with coaches Michael Weir and Steven Pitkin. In the end, the practice was well worth it. Out of 292 teams across the nation, RFA‚s cyber security team placed in the top eight.
There were no specific requirements to sign up to participate on the cyber security team. Students just had to sign up, many of them not having any computer background, and with hard work and dedication, they became one of the best cyber security teams in the nation.
The main focus of the competition was to get students interested in cyber defense so they could make a career out of it and help the nation‚s defend system become unstoppable. If students have an interest in computers or in anything like the cyber security team, they should sign up to participate.
„I would definitely recommend other students to take part in this magnificent competition, all you need is dedication and perseverance,‰ says senior Rafhanah Pitkin.
The Heat of Fusion Schedule for today includes volleyball, kanjam, and football. Good luck!
| Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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By Alana Quance
Austin Welch, a young freshman student at RFA was given the opportunity to be the Rome Free Academy Varsity manager and being able to play in a JV game and make a two-point basket. He was put into the game at the last few minutes.
After trying out for the team, the head coach decided to put him as the Varsity manager to help the team out for their season. Austin has been attending the practices and the home and away games just like the regular kids put on the teams and helped by being a supporter for them. He has been participating in his role and has helped the basketball program with his presence.
"He was our manager for the team and he seemed to enjoy his role,"said RFA sophmore Llyod Parkmond.
"I encouraged him to tryout for the team" said RFA sophmore Brandon Gullo.
With all his help and commitment to the RFA basketball program this year the team was able to do well and work together with the support of their Freshman manager for the season. Austin enjoyed his role on the team given to him and the players noticed. He showed dedication and enjoyment for the time he played in the JV game and the basket that he made.
Also, today is the career fair at RFA. Juniors will get a chance to visit with representatives from various occupations in order to gain some insight on their future. Students will be called down alphabetically, so pay attention for your name!
Heat of Fusion events for the day include basketball and dodgeball.
Up to this point seniors are in the lead with 925 points, followed by the juniors with 425 points. Sophomores are at third with 350 points and freshman are bringing up the rear with 275 points. Way to go seniors!
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