Rotary Club of Rosemount

Natalie Busher is Rotary Club of Rosemount's November Student of the Month!

Natalie Busher, daughter of Bill and Lori Busher, was named the Rosemount Rotary Club’s November Student of the Month. Natalie holds a 3.94 GPA, which has resulted in her being named to the RHS Honor Roll, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society and becoming an academic letter winner.

She is a student ambassador, member of the Tri-M Honor Society and has been active in the High Schools Against Cancer group – a cause close to her heart after the recent loss of her aunt to cancer. Natalie is a two-year varsity letter winner in volleyball, team captain in 2011, a scholar athlete and was selected for All-Conference Honorable Mention and the Hustle Award for the highest hitting percentage.

Natalie was also a three-year letter winner in track and field, placing third in the high and triple jump at sectionals, and earned the Irish Award. Natalie is also an outstanding musician who has been a section leader in band and chamber winds, member of the pep band and has earned excellent and superior ratings in solo and ensemble competitions in group, solo, percussion and piano accompanist.

Outside of school, Natalie volunteer her time at church, as an assistant youth volleyball coach, and with a number of other community and service projects. In her down time, she enjoys watching movies, heading to her family’s cabin up north, and playing the piano.

Following graduation, Natalie intends to head to Winona State University where she will major in nursing and participate in track. She someday hopes to work at the Mayo clinic and earn her doctorate.

Andrew Rome is Rotary Club of Rosemount's October Student of the Month!

On Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, the Rotary Club of Rosemount recognized Rosemount High School student Andrew Rome. In attendance with him were his parents, TJ and Michelle.

Andrew is a senior at RHS, where he ranks 18th in his class and holds a GPA of 3.97. Andrew is currently enrolled in four college courses and has taken and passed four Advanced Placement courses.

In addition to his academic coursework, Andrew is involved with Student Council, currently serving as president; attends Young Republicans Club; was nominated for and attended Boy’s State; participates in choir, On Stage and tennis; cofounded the RHS Slam Poetry Club; and was a Boy Scout from ages 6-18, earning the rank of Eagle.

Andrew is yet undecided as to his post-secondary future, but has applied to Gustavus, Marquette and the University of Rhode Island.

The Rotary Club of Rosemount kicked off the 2011-2012 STRIVE program with a fabulous lunch celebration at noon on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011.

“We are so excited to once again be taking part in STRIVE,” said Rotary Club of Rosemount President Denise Kniefel. “It’s an exciting program that truly touches the lives of both the mentors and the students.”

Nine students from Rosemount High School (RHS) are participating in the program and have been paired with nine mentors. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 2, mentors and students will convene every other Wednesday at 7:20 a.m.

The first two sessions of STRIVE will be focused on conversations between mentors and students around the student’s career tools portfolio. By reviewing their portfolios and using additional career assessments, mentors and students will have discussions regarding the student’s future goals, which the students will set at the following session.

“We have a wonderful group of mentors and students this year. During the kick off event and our first STRIVE meeting it was exciting to hear the conversations and begin to see the relationships develop between the mentors and their students,” said STRIVE Chair Lisa Lusk.