Rowland High School

Monday - 3/3

Badminton (VR) vs. Lakewood - Away

Softball (VR) Duarte Tournament - Away

Tuesday - 3/4

Badminton (VR) vs. Sierra Vista - Away

Baseball (VR) vs. Excelsior Charter - Home

Boys Golf (VR) vs. Whitney @ Los Amigos Golf Course

Softball (VR) vs. Southlands Christian - Away

Wednesday - 3/5

Baseball (VR) vs. Whittier - Away

Baseball (JV) vs. Whittier - Home

Boys Tennis (VR) vs. Colton - Home

Thursday - 3/6

Baseball (VR) vs. Excelsior Charter - Away

Baseball (FR) vs. Sierra Vista - Away

Boys Tennis (VR) vs. Upland - Home

Boys Tennis (JV) vs. Upland - Away

Power 106 Game

Friday - 3/7

Softball (VR) Otis Gordon Sports Park Tournament

Saturday - 3/8

Baseball (JV & VR) vs. Rosemead - Home

Softball (VR) Otis Gordon Sports Park Tournament

Stunt (VR) Westlake Stunt Tournament

*For times, updates, and more information, go to our Calendar*

Nicole Rinaldi is an exceptional student in the IB program, holding a 3.8 GPA and earning AP Scholar status, along with consistent placement on the Honor Roll throughout high school. She is a CSF member since her freshman year.

Since 2021, Nicole has been an active member of FCCLA, where she has held several leadership positions: FCCLA Member (2021-2022), Chapter Historian (2023-2024), Region Secretary (2024-2025), and State Secretary (2024-2025). She has competed in various events for FCCLA, achieving first place at the region and state level in Interior Design, first place at the region and second place at the state in Event Management, and first place at the region and second place at the state in Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation.

Nicole is also involved in various clubs on campus: she was a Key Club Member (2021-2022), Editor/Publicist (2022-2023), and President (2023-2025); a Minds Matter Member (2021-2022), Publicist (2022-2023), Co-Vice President (2023-2024), and Co-President (2024-2025); an IBA Publicist (2024-2025); and a member of both the French Club (2021-2025) and Japanese Club (2023-2025). Throughout high school, she has participated in ASB, serving on the Kindness Committee (2022-2023), as Class Historian (2023-2024), and as Secretary and Treasurer (2024-2025).

As an athlete, Nicole has made significant contributions to the Badminton team, serving as the Frosh Captain (2022-2023) and JV Captain (2023-2024) since joining in 2022. She was also part of the Dance Team during the 2023-2024 school year. In addition to her academic and athletic pursuits, Nicole participates in theatre and dance productions. She has been a main cast member in "She Kills Monsters" (2022), "Clue" (2023), and "Murder on the Runway" (2024). Furthermore, she has taken on roles as Stage Manager and Production Assistant in "Disenchanted" (2023), as Stage Manager in the Spring Dance Show (2023), as a member of the house crew in "Heathers" (2024), and Production Assistant in both the Winter Dance Show (2024) and "Little Shop of Horrors" (2025).

Nicole is dedicated to community service, participating in multiple beach cleanups through CSF and FCCLA, volunteering at food pantries, decorating floats for the Rose Parade, and organizing school supplies for families during the Stuff-a-Bus event. For her CAS project in the IB program, she and her friends planned activities for special education students, including vision boards, line dancing, and arts and crafts.

Looking ahead, Nicole plans to attend a four-year college to major in Psychology with a minor in Theatre. Her goal is to earn a PhD in Psychology and become a clinical psychologist, where she hopes to make a positive impact on mental health.

Wick Duangrath-Herrera is a proud member of the C.S.F. National Honor Society with a 3.83 GPA. Last year, he took his first Advanced Placement (AP) test in English and scored a 3, which was a great accomplishment for him.

In terms of awards and recognitions, he has participated in a competition while in Pit Orchestra, and placed 3rd as a team. Their group has also consistently won awards for best percussion.

Wick is actively involved in several activities at school: ASB, Athletics, Clubs, and Fine Arts. He currently serves as the Co-President of the Film Club because he has a strong passion for films and the arts.

Wick has been part of the Theater program since his Freshman year and has worked on every production since “Legally Blonde.” In his Junior year, he played in the Front Ensemble as a synth player, which was a great experience. During his senior year, Wick switched to Orchestra and is learning to play the double bass. He has also participated in Jazz Band, where he plays the bass as well.

In terms of community service, he stays active through various clubs and volunteer opportunities.

Looking ahead, he plans to attend Mt. SAC Community College. He is interested in studying film and work in the entertainment industry. In film, he is particularly drawn to cinematography or practical effects since visuals can convey a powerful story. He has always been fascinated by horror films and the impressive makeup and special effects that bring those stories to life. Ultimately, he dreams of screenwriting or directing his own projects.

Students in English classes are continuing to develop and build their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. This is especially important as 11th grade students prepare for the ELA state assessment, IB students prepare for their respective IB assessments, and AP students prepare for the AP Language and Composition Exam and AP Literature and Composition Exam. For college prep English courses, students will be prepared for the next year in high school, but for those graduating, have the skills necessary to succeed in college-level courses.

IB students were able to watch A Noise Within’s production of Macbeth. This was a great opportunity to experience a professional production of Shakespeare’s play set in a small, intimate theatre setting. Even though the setting of the play shifts to New Orleans, the plot maintains to the original play and students were exposed to Shakespeare’s language through the use of monologues and soliloquies. They were able to identify motifs and have a better understanding of why Shakespeare’s works are still relevant today. English 12 classes read Macbeth during second semester. In Mr. Falk’s senior classes, students will perform portions of the play in groups or individually recite a soliloquy. In previous years, students enjoy dressing up, incorporating props, and embodying characters who are iconic on stage like the Witches who chant, “Double, double, toil and trouble.” A summative assessment like this evaluates students’ interpretive and analytical skills with the play, but also reinforces ELA listening and speaking standards.

While most senior classes are studying Macbeth, AP Literature is currently reading Othello. Students are currently diving into the complexity of Iago’s manipulation of the titular character, Othello, and analyzing the nuances of language. It is a study of both rhetoric and literary and figurative elements while also closely examining human nature and behavior. As the classes finish up Act III, they will be assessed through an in-class essay and continue to practice multiple choice questions in order to prepare for the AP Exam in May.

After piloting two publishers, the English teachers in the District recommended adopting Savvas MyPerspectives at the high school level. All English teachers will receive training for the updated textbook next month, which will be implemented during the 2025-2026 school year. Students will be able to access more diversity in texts, but continue to receive the rigor from a curriculum centered around the standards.

In celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, Mrs. Vasey’s 2nd period English 9 honors class spent a day sharing the magic of reading with Mrs. Aranda’s kindergarten class from Killian Elementary. The celebration opened with the 9th grade students reading their favorite Dr Seuss classics, such as The Cat in the Hat and There’s a Wocket in my Pocket, to small groups of kindergarteners. The timeless tales captivated the imaginations of both our readers and their young audience members. Afterwards, each Killian student was paired with one of our Rowland students to spend some time practicing their freshly developed reading skills. The kindergarteners were excited to pick books from the vast array of children’s classics our library staff had on hand for them. As the pages turned and the stories unfolded, laughter filled the room, creating a joyous atmosphere of learning. Our students not only read with kindergarteners, but they also engaged them in interactive discussions about the stories, encouraging curiosity and imagination. The library staff gifted each kindergartener some green eggs and ham slime to remember the fun day. As Dr. Seuss himself once said, "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." Let us continue to inspire and empower the next generation through the magic of reading!

Rowland High School is proud to announce a historic performance at this year’s SkillsUSA Regional Championships. With a record-setting 125 students competing—our largest group ever—26 of those competitors earned medals. This tremendous achievement is a testament to the dedication and talent of both our students and our faculty advisors.

Highlights from the 2024 Regional Championship

1. Additive Manufacturing Team Strikes Gold

Team E: Anthony Acuna and Hayman Shein

For the first time since the pandemic, our Additive Manufacturing competitors took home the gold medal, showcasing innovative 3D printing and design skills.

2. Back-to-Back Gold Crime Scene Investigation Team

Team B: Arianna Alonzo, Kaitlin Dang, Keshia Yuu

Mr. Cabot’s team celebrated its second consecutive gold-medal victory—an impressive demonstration of technical knowledge and teamwork.

3. Introductory Woodworking Debut

Cheuk Lung Lin (Gold)

Competing in a brand-new event for Rowland, freshman competitor Cheuk Lung earned gold, continuing a proud family legacy of siblings Yunzhi and Wan Ling, who also achieved gold in past competitions.

4. Mobile Robotic Technology Returns to Form

Team B (Gold): Adam Ellis and Wan Ling Lin

Team A (Silver): Celina Poon and Eason (Yixi) Liu

Both teams have a strong history of success at regionals and state, reaffirming Rowland’s standing in the field of robotics.

5. Urban Search and Rescue Makes Its Mark

Team B (Bronze): Brandin Levario and Christian Castillo

After three years of competing, our Urban Search and Rescue team broke through this season and earned a bronze medal—a remarkable milestone for the program.

6. Auto Service Technology - Gold Medal

For the second consecutive year, Jacob brought home gold, solidifying his status as a top competitor in Motorcycle Repair And Maintenance. He is joined by his peer Matthew Lay, who earned silver in Automotive Service Technology, and Damien Arrieta who earned bronze in Motorcycle Repair and Maintenance.

7. First-Time Entry, First-Place Finish in Related Technical Math

Cuiming “Gogo” Zhou (Gold)

Gogo made school history with a gold-medal victory at her very first competition in this category.

8. Freshman Triumph in 20-Second Elevator Story

Mattvin Kuang (Silver)

Making an impressive debut in this new event, freshman Mattvin Kuang earned gold—an exciting first for Rowland.

9. Architectural Design Continues the Legacy

Emily Cheng (Silver)

Continuing Rowland High School’s proud tradition of success in architecture events, Emily Cheng earned silver, further underscoring the school’s strong reputation in design competitions.

10. Entrepreneurship Team Takes Silver

Team R: Gianna Cruz, Paula Ramirez, Phoebe Ramirez, Sofia Gonzalez

Guided by Mrs. Stella, our Entrepreneurship students earned a silver medal in their very first foray into this category, showcasing promising business acumen and teamwork.

11. Interactive Application and Video Game Development

Team A (Silver): Alice Chen and Brian Won

Veteran competitors Alice and Brian earned a hard-fought silver medal this year, demonstrating impressive coding and design skills.

12. Technical Design Back on the Podium

Silver: Marian Ghelie Lopez

Bronze: Jacob Tanaka

After a two-year hiatus from medal contention, our Technical Design competitors returned to form, with Marian claiming silver and newcomer Jacob adding a bronze finish.

Students have been purposely taking underexposed photos to create engaging silhouettes. Many photos employ the use of color toning to create expressive images. This project encourages students to explore composition, lighting, and post-processing techniques while blending photography with digital artistry, resulting in visually dynamic and imaginative final pieces.

Nutrition Services has created a flyer with a QR code link to their webpage where students and families can find details about the High School menu and Special of the Month. The new cycle menu starts on Monday, March 3rd.

Boys Volleyball Juniors vs. Seniors!

Applications to participate in Powder Buff are available now in the ASB office. Practice starts on March 3rd.

Students, you can support your teachers and see them in action! Come to the Power 106 game on Thursday, March 6th at 7:00 pm.

The FAFSA and CADAA financial aid application deadline has been extended to April 2nd! 🙌

There's still time to be considered for FREE money to pay for college! 👍

The Rowland Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. Rowland Unified prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Compliance and Title IX Officer, Silvia Rivas, by phone at (626)854-8392, by email at srivas@rowlandschools.org, or in person at Rowland Unified School District at 1830 Nogales Street, Rowland Heights, 91748.