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The Advocate

Thanksgiving Message from Superintendent Pekel

Thanksgiving Message from Superintendent Pekel

November 22, 2023

Here is a video message sent to everyone from Superintendent Pekel. Dear Rochester families and community, Please check out this Thanksgiving message brought to you by our Superintendent Kent...

Dress Up For Homecoming!

Dress Up For Homecoming!

Natalie Hurt, Editor September 8, 2023

During Homecoming everyone gets together to celebrate school spirit and dress during the incredible week leading up to the Homecoming parade, game, and dance.  If you don't want to miss out on all...

Opportunity for Youth to Rise and Shine 

Opportunity for Youth to Rise and Shine 

Anushka Kollengode, Staff Writer May 31, 2023

A one of a kind event is being organized to help Black and under-represented youth explore and pursue careers in health care, sciences, and other fields. Mayo Clinic and the National Association for the...

Parking lot problems coming to an end

Parking lot problems coming to an end

Stanimir Yovchev, Staff Writer May 19, 2023

A few poorly parked cars were the harbingers of the pandemonium that was to ensue in the school parking lot. These were the kind of vehicles that occupied two spaces or sat diagonally across a row of spots....

The Return of the Seatbelt Challenge

The Return of the Seatbelt Challenge

Joshua Engman, Staff Writer May 19, 2023

On Thursday, May 18th, Officer Smith led a Seatbelt Challenge competition outside door six during lunch periods. The competition is designed to be a fun group activity and to “promote seatbelt safety.”...

Rochester Mayo One Act Team earns top honor at State!

Rochester Mayo One Act Team earns top honor at State!

Tran Doan, Staff Writer May 19, 2023

The One Act play Icarus by Jessica Chipman, performed by Rochester Mayo High School's Mayo Stage Door, directed by Kim Hill, won the 1AA Section Championship in the MSHSL One Act Play competition. It was...

Prom 2023: How Its Made

Prom 2023: How It’s Made

Chase Grivna, Staff Writer May 19, 2023

Prom at Mayo High School combines months of planning and student collaboration to create an unforgettable night. Everyone at Mayo knows about the event, but not many people know how it’s created. Mrs....

Mayo Science Olympiad Club shines in 2023 State Tournament

Mayo Science Olympiad Club shines in 2023 State Tournament

Sunny Chang, Staff Writer May 19, 2023

On March 4th, the Mayo Science Olympiad team took third place in the 2023 State Tournament at Bethel University, creating the opportunity for Nationals for next year.  After a ferocious battle, the...

School Board considers SRO Contract Options

School Board considers SRO Contract Options

Joshua Engman, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

On March 7th, the RPS School Board and Superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel discussed extending the School Resource Officer (SRO) contract but also spoke about possible alternatives to the program. They plan...

Mayos Period Drive starts on Monday

Mayo’s Period Drive starts on Monday

Mariam K. Mohamed , Staff Writer March 24, 2023

Next week, Mayo High School will host its first "Period Drive," which is an effort designed to increase the amount of feminine products available in the student bathrooms. These products include pads,...

The process of college applications: get the inside track

The process of college applications: get the inside track

Samantha A. Valdez, Staff Writer March 15, 2023

Do you have plans to  go to college but are unsure of how to get there? Are there parts of the process that seem confusing or are too far out of reach? College Inside Track (CIT) is a company that...

Sign-up for the ASVAB ends this Friday

Sign-up for the ASVAB ends this Friday

Staff Writer February 8, 2023

If you are a senior, junior, or sophomore and are considering a career in the military, you will want to consider taking the ASVAB as soon as possible, and the one offered next week has a sign-up deadline...

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