Rowland High School

Monday - 4/28

Football Spring Practice @ 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday - 4/29

Badminton Valle Vista League Finals - Home

Baseball (VR) vs. Northview - Away

Baseball (FR & JV) vs. Northview - Home

Boys Tennis (VR) Valle Vista League Finals @ Claremont Club

Softball (VR) vs. Northview - Away

Swimming & Diving Valle Vista League Finals - Home

Track & Field Valle Vista League Finals @ Covina District Field

Wednesday - 4/30

Badminton Valle Vista League Finals - Home

Football Youth Football Camp @ 6:00 p.m.

Senior Decision Day

Swimming & Diving Valle Vista League Finals - Home

Thursday - 5/1

Annual Athletic Showcase

Baseball (VR) vs. Northview - Home

Baseball (FR & JV) vs. Northview - Away

Softball (VR) vs. Northview - Home

Track & Field Valle Vista League Finals @ Covina District Field

Friday - 5/2

Boys Soccer Spring Practice @ 3:45 p.m.

Swimming & Diving Valle Vista League Finals - Home

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

YuTong Sofia Wu was nominated by her counselor, Mrs. Gray. "Sofia is a bright, kind, friendly person whom I've enjoyed talking to over the years. She is a student aide in the front office and has been very helpful and responsible. She doesn't hesitate to help students and parents who come into the office."

Connor Park is being nominated by his tennis coach, Mr. Magnant. "Connor has developed his game throughout his time at Rowland High School. From being an integral part of the first-ever CIF winning tennis team as a doubles player, to now being ranked as the number one singles player in the Valle Vista League. Connor has proven to be a leader for this year's tennis team. As a captain, Connor continues to lead by example and has positioned himself to compete in the CIF playoffs once again. Connor's success can be seen in the classroom as well. He will be attending Berkeley next year to further his education. Well done, Connor, for a great career at Rowland High School!"

This week's Scholar of the Week is Ethan Maung. The English Department nominated him. "Ethan Maung has insightful commentary in class discussions, and his analysis of works in AP LIT shows depth and understanding. Not only is Maung an active communicator in class, Maung excels in writing and consistently scores well by providing carefully selected textual evidence and developed commentary. In addition to strong academics, Maung is just a funny, witty individual. Maung makes me laugh every week and I cannot wait to see what is in store for Maung in the future!"

Ernest Gomez was nominated by his auto teacher, Mr. Martin. "He has demonstrated outstanding character and values when it comes to working in the shop. His hard work and dedication inside and outside the classroom. Focused on the task at hand and willing to help others in need."

Each year, the Valle Vista League recognizes five athletes of each school in the league. This award is given out on the basis of the student’s contribution to each school, their team, grades, and sportsmanship.

Throughout his high school career, he has demonstrated excellence both academically and athletically. He earned recognition on the Principal's Honor Roll and as All-League Academic. On athletics, he achieved numerous accolades, including Valle Vista League Most Valuable Player, reaching 1,000 career points, Hacienda League 1st Team All-League, another Most Valuable Player title, and a selection to the prestigious San Gabriel Valley All-Star Game. Beyond academics and athletics, he is also involved in extracurricular pursuits such as barbering, photography, and participating in Christians on Campus. Looking ahead, he will be enlisting in the United States Air Force, faithfully trusting in God’s plan for his future.

He has excelled both in the classroom and on the field, earning a place on the Honor Roll and recognition as a Scholar Athlete during the 2024–2025 academic year. A dedicated and multi-talented athlete, he earned six varsity letters across basketball, football, and track and field from 2023 to 2025. His athletic highlights include qualifying for CIF Prelims in both basketball and track and field over three consecutive years, capturing league championships in basketball (2025) and track (2024), and being named 1st Team Valle Vista All-League in basketball (2025). He also earned 2nd Team All-League honors in football in both 2023 and 2024, was named Most Valuable Player in basketball (2024–2025), Most Improved Runner in track and field (2024), and Most Versatile Player in football (2024). Beyond athletics, he contributed to campus life through ASB and Community of Caring, and was named an All-Tournament Player in the Battle of the Ship competition. He plans to continue his academic journey at a four-year university, where he intends to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business or Accounting.

A dedicated and well-rounded student-athlete, she has consistently excelled academically and athletically throughout her high school career. She earned Honor Roll and All-Academic honors from 2021 to 2025, was recognized as a Scholar Athlete in 2022–2023, and served as an ASB Spirit Committee Member and the Commissioner of Athletics and Performing Arts in 2024–2025. A proud AVID student in 2024–2025, she balanced her academic commitments with an impressive athletic résumé, earning 11 varsity letters in softball, volleyball, track, and cross country. She qualified for CIF Prelims in both cross country and track and field from 2021 to 2024 and was named Hacienda 1st Team All-League in both sports from 2021 to 2023. Her teams captured two Hacienda League Championships, and she received the Most Improved Runner Award and Coaches Award for her leadership and growth. Beyond high school sports, she competed at an elite level with Team Mexico’s 18U Triple Crown International Team (2025), the USA Softball SoCal 18U Metro Tokyo Exchange All-Star Team (2024), and was identified by USA Softball as a 17U High-Performance Player. She has played on elite travel ball teams from 12U to 18U, showcasing her long-term dedication to the sport. While she is currently undecided on a major, she plans to attend a four-year university and is considering studying business while continuing her softball career at the collegiate level.

She has distinguished herself as a high-achieving student and a standout athlete throughout her high school journey. Academically, she earned recognition on the High Honor Roll and Principal’s Honor Roll, was named an AP Scholar with Honor, and received Academic All-League honors for her excellence in the classroom. On the field, she was a dynamic competitor, earning 1st Team All-League honors and being named Most Valuable Player in Valle Vista League Flag Football, while also leading the 2024–2025 Girls Soccer team in both goals and assists. A natural leader, she served as a two-year captain for the varsity soccer team and led the flag football team as a captain in its inaugural year. She has also spent seven years honing her skills in club soccer. Beyond athletics, she competed in SkillsUSA and served as Head Usher for the Choir Club, showcasing her commitment to a well-rounded high school experience. She plans to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering at a four-year college, combining her academic strengths with her passion for innovation and leadership.

A driven and accomplished student-athlete, she has demonstrated exceptional dedication to both academics and athletics. Academically, she is a three-time first place winner in SkillsUSA Regional Related Technical Math, an AP Scholar with Distinction, ranked third in her graduating class, and a consistent member of the Principal’s Honor Roll from 2021 to 2024. Her athletic accomplishments are equally impressive: she was named Girls Cross Country MVP for three consecutive years, became the 2024 Valle Vista League Champion in cross country, and won the 2023 Hacienda League Championship in track and field. She qualified for the CIF Division 3 Finals in cross country in both 2023 and 2024 and was honored as the 2024–2025 Student-Athlete of the Year. Outside of academics and sports, she actively participated in the Interact Club, Programming Club, and National Honor Society, while maintaining leadership roles on both the cross country and track teams. She will continue her academic journey at the University of California, San Diego, where she plans to study Mathematics-Computer Science.

Our Athletics Department will be hosting our annual Athletics Showcase Night for incoming 9th graders and the community. The Showcase has been scheduled for May 1st at 6pm. To start the night, we will be informing parents about the transportation fee, fare share donations, athletic clearances, and eligibility. Once the presentation is over, parents and athletes will have the opportunity to meet head coaches and current student athletes in their sport of interest.

Thank you to MLB legend Wally Joyner for sending some major league good luck to our Rowland High School baseball team!

Coming off a historic season, the men’s tennis team reloaded with six new varsity players. The team understood that although last season was magical, it was necessary to move forward. They worked extremely hard and competed against some of the nation's best schools. They ended their regular season play with a 15-3 overall record, thus qualifying them for the upcoming CIF Team Playoffs.

They also competed in the Valle Vista League for the first time since the 2019 season. This year’s team went undefeated in the new league to earn the 2024-2025 Valle Vista League Championship. They are led by senior captains Connor Park and Jatin Yang. The boys' next round of competition is scheduled for next week at the Claremont Tennis Club, where they will participate in the Valle Vista Individual Tournament.

Congratulations to the team for their hard work and dedication to the program. Best of luck competing in the CIF playoffs!

The Rowland High School Boys Golf Team should be recognized for their incredible accomplishment this season, winning the league championship with a 5-1 record. This marks the first time since 1989 that the boys' team has captured the title, making it a historic achievement, ending the 36-year drought.

Coach Gillian Mendoza is extremely proud of their accomplishment. "This being my first year as head coach, it has been an honor to lead such a hardworking and dedicated group of young individuals. Beyond physical skill, they demonstrated remarkable mental strength, bouncing back from tough situations and learning to trust themselves in high-stakes moments. Their commitment to improving both individually and as a team has been the driving force behind this success, and they deserve to be celebrated for their resilience, growth, and passion for the game."

Rowland High School is partnering with local physicians to provide low-cost athletic physicals on campus for the 2025-2026 school year.

Physicals will take place on Wednesday May 21st from 3-5 p.m. in M9, and will cost $25 dollars. A portion of each physical cost will be donated to your team. Cash or Check made out to Rowland ASB accepted.

All students must have the following complete before their physical:

• Pre-register (scan the QR code on the flyer posted at the Athletics Office)
• Start their 2025-2026 Athletic Clearance via Homecampus.com
• Fill out the Medical History forms (attached)

Seniors must purchase their graduation tickets by May 23rd. Each senior is allowed to buy up to six tickets. If additional tickets are needed, students can request to be placed on a waiting list.

Monday, April 28th Meetings:

- Senate Meeting - during 1st period

- House of Representatives - during 2nd period

- Class Meetings - during lunch

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