Op-Ed submitted by Ravi Yalamanchi, Candidate for Mayor, Rochester Hills Strong and successful education is vital for economic self-sufficiency of the individual and economic growth of the community and nation. In greater Rochester area we have Rochester Community Schools. Strong schools are reflective of a strong housing market and vibrant neighborhoods. The City of Rochester Hills and City of Rochester have been recognized in the top best cities within their population range. One of the … [Read more...]
Boys Track and Field Postseason Highlights in Rochester and Auburn Hills
July 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
400 METERS: TREVON SALTER, Auburn Hills Avondale: Few athletes had the type of senior season like Salter, who is headed to Division II Saginaw Valley State next season for track and field. He recently competed at the Midwest Meet of Champions, where he placed third in the long jump (23-5 ¾), sixth in the 200 (22.4 FAT) and second as part of Team Michigan’s 400 relay (41.58). Competing for Avondale, he was the Division 2 state champion in the 400 (48.7) and placed second at both the county and … [Read more...]
Rochester High Boys Basketball Storms Past Detroit City
January 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Less than two weeks after blowing an eight-point lead with four minutes to go against West Bloomfield and losing to the Lakers in overtime, Rochester got a chance at redemption and seized it. The Falcons trailed Detroit City with 3:53 to go by eight points (45-37) in the semifinals Tuesday of the Rochester Holiday Classic boys basketball tournament, but found a way to soar back and force overtime before prevailing 56-53. The Falcons (1-2) will face Mount Clemons, which defeated Hartland in … [Read more...]
Rochester’s Handler leads State-meet Performances
November 11, 2010 by
Something about close finishes and Brook Handler seem to go hand in hand. The last time Handler, now a senior at Rochester High, was involved in a close finish, it came in the final 100 meters of the 3,200-meter relay at Rockford High School, site of the Division 1 track and field state championships this past June. Handler was the anchor leg of that relay that finished in 9:05.07, which was not only the state championship, but the all-division state-meet record. She was back at it … [Read more...]
Rochester High Wins Homecoming Game
October 13, 2010 by
ROCHESTER HILLS — The fans didn’t want to leave. The clock was on zero. The band was on the field, beginning to exit. The players were in the huddle in their end zone, listening to their coaches talk about the game. To talk about the victory. To talk about the fifth win. To talk about the first homecoming victory for the first time since 1999. There’s plenty to talk about around Rochester football these days. Following Friday’s 17-0 shutout of visiting West Bloomfield, no one … [Read more...]
Rochester High Grad Goes to Nicaragua
August 19, 2010 by
Scott Cunningham, a Rochester High School graduate, will be making the move to Nicaragua this fall. Scott, Kyleen and their 2 little girls, Taylor and Daniela, will be heading to Nicaragua to serve with Food for the Hungry. Scott will be working in the area of Church strengthening, meeting with local pastor networks to discuss Biblical Worldview and holistic ministry. The Cunningham's have had the privilege to travel all over Latin America working with local churches and organizations. After … [Read more...]
Rochester Soccer Stars From 2009 Season!
August 13, 2010 by
TYLER LEPPEK, Rochester High- Leppek was called up to the varsity ranks midway through his freshman campaign and he slowly developed into one of the top snipers in the OAA as a senior. Finishing with 14 goals and five assists, Leppek was honored on the D-1 All-State Third Team. “I think Tyler really matured this season,” said coach Chris Purgatori. “He became more confident as the season moved along and he scored some big goals for us. He had five two-goal games and was always somebody that … [Read more...]
Back To School Rochester High Falcons
August 12, 2010 by
For some, summer is a time to escape from stressful situations and simply relax. For others, summer is jam-packed with vacation after vacation or long work hours. Whatever the case, it may be tough for people to stay updated with the latest news. But for the Falcons of Rochester High School, there is a way to stay plugged in: "The Community Edge" by Rochester Media. This online newspaper will provide intriguing, exclusive, and informative news for those who wish to find out about the latest … [Read more...]
