Rowland High School

Thank You Raiders!

As I presided over my final graduation ceremony with the Class of 2024 in the Thomas Aney Stadium, I reflected on my time at Rowland High School as a student, teacher, and principal. In each of these roles, or phases of life, Rowland High School has been the setting for my growth and learning. I am grateful for the opportunity that was afforded to me to lead this awesome school and am thankful to the Rowland staff and community for your trust and respect you have shown me.

Over the past 15-years I have directly supported around 7,500 Raiders earn their diplomas and launch into life for the next challenge that lies in their path. I am proud of the quality and character of the graduates from Rowland High School which take with them the foundational skills needed for their next endeavor.

This is a thank you, not a goodbye. As the new Director of Career & Technical Education in our district, I will still be working for our community and to provide students with opportunities for their futures and support our staff in ways to make that happen. As an alumni and past Principal, I plan to continue my support of our school and participation with the Rowland High School Raider Education Foundation.

With Gratitude,

Mitchell Brunyer

Mae Luo is an excellent student who has taken honors and AP-level courses throughout high school. She earned two High Honor Roll certificates and five Principal Honor Roll certificates, and she has a 4.04 GPA. During the 2023-24 school year, Mae was the Digital Media Officer for Rowland Makerspace Club, the Historian for Animal Welfare Club, and participated in SkillsUSA. She also competed in the 24 Hour Animation Competition in 2021, 2022, and 2023. During her senior year, Mae challenged herself by taking Engineering Design I & II at the same time and earned two technical certifications. She is very active in Makerspace and has led workshops on her own. Additionally, she decided to challenge herself by participating in SkillsUSA as a first-time student. Mae plans to attend Cal Poly Pomona, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Micah Chiang is a dedicated student with an impressive academic record. He is an AP Scholar with Distinction and maintains a stellar 4.17 GPA. Micah is enrolled in the Honors and AP course of study and has received multiple academic honors, including one High Honor Roll and six Principal Honor Roll certificates. He ranks in the top 5% of his class.

In addition to his academic achievements, Micah is an active participant in various extracurricular activities. He is the historian of the Interact Club and has contributed to service events such as canned food drives and Snowfest. Micah is also a talented athlete, having competed in Track and Field for three years and Cross Country for four years. He holds the esteemed position of co-captain of the Cross Country Team since 2022. Micah channels his creativity into photography and videography, capturing moments from track and field, cross country, and varsity basketball events.

Furthermore, he is deeply involved in his church, where he serves as the head of a youth welcome team, student leadership, and as a crew leader for the Vacation Bible School.

Looking toward the future, Micah has his sights set on attending UC Santa Barbara to study statistics and data science. His ultimate goal is to leverage his data science degree to build a successful career and eventually open a bakery or a coffee shop.

As we say goodbye to 11 esteemed teachers, we honor their combined dedication of 333 years to shaping the minds and hearts of Rowland High School students. Their passion, wisdom, and dedication have made a lasting impact on our school community. Every lesson taught, encouraging word spoken, and countless hours invested in nurturing young minds reflect their profound influence on generations of learners. As they begin new journeys, their legacy of excellence will continue to inspire more generations to become thinkers, communicators, and contributors. We express our deepest gratitude for their tireless efforts and wish them the very best in their retirement.

- Summer School is from June 10th to July 12th

- No more than 2 absences will be allowed before the class is dropped (including medical excuses).

- All classes are in person.

- Students can see their classes in their Aeries Portal. Go to "change student" and select Summer School at the top.

- There will be no summer school on Wednesday, June 19 (Juneteenth) and on Thursday, July 4 (Independence Day).

We are pleased to announce that 20 Rowland Raiders will soon step into different cultures around the world, thanks to Global Navigator Scholarships. These awards go to students to participate in summer study abroad programs designed and directed by CIEE: the Council on International Educational Exchange, a leader in international education. “The goal of the Global Navigator Scholarships is to prepare students to navigate across languages, connect with cultures, and develop global competencies for thriving in today’s interconnected world,” says donor Sheron Long. Rowland students received $84,338 in scholarship monies. We are excited for these global navigators and the experiences they will have. Students will be participating in the following programs:

• Spanish Language & Culture in Alicante, Spain (1)
• Spanish Language & Culture in Barcelona, Spain (3)
• Spanish Language & Culture in Madrid, Spain (1)
• Spanish Language & Culture in Palma de Mallorca, Spain (1)
• German Language & Culture in Berlin, Germany (2)
• Creative Writing in Edinburgh, Scotland (1)
• Video Game Design in Kyoto, Japan (2)
• Japanese Language & Culture in Kyoto, Japan (1)
• Japanese Language & Culture in Tokyo, Japan (1)
• Italian Language & Culture in Milan, Italy (1)
• French Language & Culture in Rennes, France (2)
• Aerospace Engineering in Toulouse, France (1)
• Leadership & Service in Public Health in Santiago, Dominican Republic (1)
• Chinese Language & Culture in Shanghai, China (1)
• Chinese Language & Taiwanese Culture in Taipei, Taiwan (1)

We will have these global navigators share their experiences with us in the fall at which time next year's students will be eligible to apply for the program and scholarship monies to travel during the summer of 2025.

Eduardo Martin, Auto teacher, received the "Auto High School Teacher of the Year" award from Citrus College at the 2024 Citrus College Automotive Technology & Medium/Heavy-Duty Truck Technology Awards Ceremony.

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.