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75th Anniversary
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Anniversary Posts 1-15
- 1: Monroe Academy: Henrietta’s First Famous School
- 2: First Schools: Uphill, Barefoot, Both Ways
- 3: 1938: Voters Reject Creation of Rush-Henrietta Central School District
- 4: Schoolhouse Records Give Glimpse of Life 100 Years Ago
- 5: 1946: Given Second Chance, Voters Embrace New District
- 6: A Different Time: When Rush Had More Kids Than Henrietta
- 7: Choosing a Mascot: Why We're Not the Royal Falcons
- 8: Meet the Board: Rush-Henrietta’s Original Fab Five
- 9: Late 1940s: The Beginning of a Population Explosion
- 10: Breaking Ground: Rush-Henrietta’s First New School
- 11: 1952: R-H’s First New School a ‘Splendid Dream’
- 12: First Meeting of the New Board of Education
- 13: 1959 R-H Grad Still Gets on the Bus Every Day
- 14: Humble Beginnings: Two School Buses to Start
- 15: 1954: Sudden Need for a Second New School
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Anniversary Posts 16-30
- 16: 1954-1955: Two Votes for a Second School
- 17: The Story of Gillette Elementary School
- 18: 1950s: Building a New School Each Year
- 19: 1957: Residents Press Pause, Reject Two New Schools
- 20: 1958: Fourth New School Helps District Keep Pace
- 21: 1950s: Curious Visitors Flock to New R-H School
- 22: Bill Farrell: ‘Architect of the R-H Sports Program’
- 23: 1961: Rush-Henrietta Gets a Junior High School
- 24: 1963: A New School Called Wedgewood
- 25: Elmer Gordon: A Rush-Henrietta Trailblazer
- 26: Remembering Jack Gaffney
- 27: Jack Gaffney's Incredible Connections to Our R-H Past
- 28: Remembering Wilma Jean Milhouse
- 29: 1964: West Henrietta Gets Its First New School
- 30: 1965: Fyle Elementary Named to Honor Respected Teacher
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Anniversary Posts 31-45
- 31: R-H Family History Revealed in Historic Records
- 32: Dr. John W. Parker: Devoted to District’s Early Success
- 33: 1966: Amidst Housing Boom, R-H Opens Sherman Elementary
- 34: 1968: Rush-Henrietta Opens Its First High School
- 35: Richard TenHaken: Superintendent Who Looked Controversy in the Eye
- 36: 1970: Vollmer Becomes R-H’s Last New School
- 37: The Dome Arena: R-H and Other Legends
- 38: The Lion in the Room - Senior High School Pride
- 39: Artists in Residence
- 40: Providing an Even Start
- 41: Paul McKee: Humility Meets Great Success
- 42: Raymond Delaney Had ‘Unshakeable Belief’ in Public Education
- 43: Roger Eckers Strikes Up the Band
- 44: 1982: R-H Denies West Brighton Request to Secede
- 45: George DesMarteau: One - Make That Two - of a Kind
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Anniversary Posts 46-60
- 46: Recognizing 75 Years of Music Excellence
- 47: Senior High School Mural Depicts 'Community of School'
- 48: 2006: Rush-Henrietta Alumni Council Established
- 49: A Bird's-Eye View of 1951
- 50: 1945: Preparing for the First Day of School
- 51: R-H is Where ‘The Rock’ Calls Home
- 52: 1974: Rush-Henrietta Takes to the Airwaves
- 53: Glory Years of WRHR: A Student’s Perspective
- 54: 1969: R-H a Trailblazer in Embracing Student Voice
- 55: 1975: Rush-Henrietta’s High School Reaches Capacity
- 56: 1975 to 1986: A Decade of Dual High Schools
- 57: 1987: New High School Name Helps Community Heal
- 58: How We Became the Royal Comets
- 59: Extracurricular Highlights
- 60: Spotlight on Bob Sagan, Act I
- 61: Spotlight on Bob Sagan, Act II
- 62: 1991: R-H Hires First New Superintendent in 20 Years
- 63: Werner Kleemann: More Than a Sports Legend
- 64: 2000: R-H Loses ‘Wonderful Mentor’
- 65: 2000: R-H Legend Returns to Stabilize High School
- 66: A Surprise Boost for Student Athletes and Musicians
- 67: Adventures of Ping: Restoring a One-of-a-Kind Painting
- 68: Dr. Ken Graham: Two Decades of Strong Leadership
- 69: R-H’s History of Putting Safety First
- 70: Girls Basketball Team Becomes Stuff of Legends
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Anniversary Posts 1-15
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- Distinguished Alumni
- First Administrators
- Norm Miller: Portrait of a Rush-Henrietta Life Well Lived
- School Namesakes
- Superintendents
- Who Was Elmer Gordon?
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Day 3: How We See Others
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The success of any equity and inclusion effort is to invite as many people as possible to take part in the conversation. We need to do everything we can not to turn them away accidentally before others have a chance to consider what we are trying to convey.
Sometimes, the word used to convey a concept can get in the way of what we are trying to accomplish. Take the idea of microaggressions, for example. The notion of microaggressions can be easily misunderstood as a list of phrases that one is not allowed to say. However, it is not that simple.
Microagressions can be things we do or say without meaning any ill intent, yet are still perceived that way by people who often encounter discrimination based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. Sometimes, we don’t realize we are making people uncomfortable or that we are making judgments about others. Although this may not be purposeful, our actions and words can hurt people.
How do we learn about others and make connections without making potentially hurtful assumptions? There is a difference between curiosity and assumption. The resources below provide insights and examples of common microaggressions that various racial minority groups may experience on a regular basis. Being aware of how the examples given impact the speakers in the linked videos can help us examine the way we approach our interactions with others.
Regardless of intent, it is important to recognize the way our words and actions may be perceived, and be open to learning why they may be perceived negatively. The importance of using consistent affirming and accepting language with others is crucial in building positive relationships. This greater understanding of the experiences of others is an important step in being part of a global community.Did You Know?
Ten R-H staff members are district trainers in facilitating community-building circles, and 371 staff members are trained in facilitating these circles. These circles are key to building relationships among diverse groups.
Resources for Learning
Option 1: Watch one or more of the following:
- How You See Me: Asian (4:07)
- How You See Me: Arab (4:05)
- How You See Me: Latino (3:08)
- How You See Me: Black (3:46)
Option 2: Watch Teenagers Discuss Microaggressions and Racism (1:49)
Option 3: Read A Look at Implicit Bias and MicroaggressionsConsider These Ways to Reflect, Grow, and Take Action
Questions to Consider for Self-Reflection:
- What were some “ah-ha” moments that you had based upon the experiences and feelings shared by individuals in the videos?
- How does hearing about the lived experiences of others potentially impact the way you think about people who may have a different racial/ethnic background than you?
Ways to Get Involved:
- Consider joining the R-H Multicultural Parent Advisory Council (MPAC).
- To engage in self-reflection, use the Recognizing Microaggressions Activity to consider examples that may resonate with you.
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