Saturday, September 17, 2016

RANDOLPH AFB TAJ MAHAL MOVIE THEATER RE-OPENING!!




I have often wondered if the base movie theater was still in operation.  I have a lot of great memories of seeing movies there in the 60's and I remember the service held in the theater following the assassination of President Kennedy.  Well, the theater is back.  I saw this poster in the BX the other day.  Remember the twenty-five cents admission fee?  I wonder if they will still show the film clip of the national anthem before each film like they did in the old days.


John Molleston  '68


Do you have a memory of the Base Theater? Please feel free to post your memories in the comments section below...


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Friday, September 16, 2016

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 UPDATE FOR THE 2016 HOMECOMING




The 2016 HOMECOMING GAME is happening on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 7:30 PM. Tickets will be sold at the gate.

Base School gate opens at 5:00 PM. You can only access the school via the South Gate off of 1604.  All perimeter roads are blocked to through traffic. 

All Alumni please meet (for a meet a greet before touring the campus) in the Cafeteria at 6:00 PM.  Karl Schwehm, President of the new Randolph Field Education Foundation will say a few words.  We are hoping that Dr. Mark Malone, the High School Principal will speak also.  The Cafeteria Snack Bar will be open for light snacks until 7:00 PM.  Please note that the snack bar servers are band boosters, parents of current students at Randolph. 

Please note that you will need to see the campus BEFORE the game because the doors will be locked later and you will not be able to see areas under construction as well once it gets dark.  

Tickets to the Concert at the Bluebonnet Palace will be on sale in the Cafeteria as well and on the field.  www.bluebonnetpalace.com

Also, note, September 18th is the DEADLINE for signing up for the Saturday BBQ.  www.rohawk.net

T-shirts are still being ordered.  If we run out of time to get yours mailed to you in time, you might leave it in the store and one of us will be notified to pick it up and deliver it to the Cafeteria Friday night before the game.  www.bigfrognb.com

During the game, all alums are asked to please sit in the bleachers at end of the stands near the band if you can.  Due to the large number of alums attending the game beyond expectations, we have been asked to limit the number of alums on their field at half time to only the presenters.  However, alums will be recognized as a group by asking them to stand.  Of course, you will have your Ro-Hawk T-shirts on so no one will be able to miss us. 

Feel free to also go to the concession stand as there will be other Ro-Hawk items on sale!!! Support RHS!!!

We hope we can duplicate this "mass attendance" every year from now on and make it better in the years to come.  If you know of a teacher, student, coach that needs to be recognized next year, please feel free to submit their names and story to either Gloria Campbell Gallagher or Mike Scott. 

Thank you - and lets have a BLAST!!

FOREVER ROHAWKS!!!

Original Organizers:
Mike Scott '67
usascott@utexas.edu

Gloria Campbell Gallagher '65
gutsking@aol.com
Mike Berish '76
bear@rohawk.net

Key Supporters:
Lynn English Sutton '68
lynnsutton@aol.com
Bobby Mickler '84
bobby.mickler@gmail.com
Bruce Cannon '70
cannon47@aol.com
Bucky Allshouse '67
jdbucky@swbell.net
Toni Buchert Greece '63
tlgreece@aol.com

Johnny Bender '76
john.bender22@gmail.com
Nunzio Previtera '71
nunzio@nunzioprevitera.com

 2016/2017 RHS Staff and Faculty Including:
Dr. Mark Malone, Principal
Lance Johnson, Superintendent

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN THE BLOG TO SEE IMPORTANT DETAILS OF THE WEEKEND. 

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO MAKE COMMENTS BELOW!


Just some of the new construction




 Gloria and Mike Scott standing in front of the existing Admin Building
 Entrance into the new High School Building. It has security entrance.
 Part of the new buildings
 The Cafetorium and the new Gym
The new Cafeteria will have a state of the art food prep area



 RoHawk Mat
 Gloria in front of some of the new construction
Standing on the existing center patio between the old building and the old gym
The old gym will stay for a time and service the Middle School
 Stairs? Yes, there is a second Floor
there is also an Elevator!!
 Hop Scotch anyone
 One of the new Classrooms
 A math room - dry erase desks
for working out equations or notes to your girlfriend
 One of the classrooms

View from the base from one of the windows of the new building

 I think this is the photo lab - it will also have a green screen
 A charging station - We didn't have these in the '60's
the only thing we charged was our car batteries
 CNA Classroom - a student will graduate with a full CNA certificate
 The Elevator - do I hear muzak? Or the school song? Maybe Elvis music
 One of many student lounges - the chairs also have charge slots!!!
 The stairs work!!
 Mike Berish, Dr. Malone (Current Principal)  Mike Scott, (Can't remember his name, sorry) and Nuzio Previtera
Gloria Campbell Gallagher and the other guys
  

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Thursday, September 15, 2016

WHAT IS A RO-HAWK - BY JEFF ANDERSON, Randolph High School, Class of '63

Click on the link below to see a You Tube video of Jeff Anderson explaining the inception of the Ro-Hawk as seen at the 2013 Reunion - 50th 1963 Reunion by Gloria Campbell Gallagher, Class of '65, New Braunfels, TX as recorded by Mike Berish, Class of '76



What is a Ro-Hawk by Jeff Anderson, Class of '63
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Wednesday, September 07, 2016

QUICK VIEW OF LINKS TO THE HOMECOMING WEEKEND, THE BBQ AND THE CONCERT


Please ​click on the links below​ for information about the Special Homecoming on Friday, September 30, 2016

the BBQ Grand Reunion at Eberle Park on Randolph AFB on Saturday, October 1, 2016 
 

and the Military Child Benefit Concert at Bluebonnet Palace on Sunday, October 2, 2016 


You have until September 18th to register for the BBQ 


To find out information about the Randolph Field Education Foundation please click here.


Also, would you please email me and tell me whether or not you will be at the Game on Friday night? We would like to get a possible headcount.  Also, you can make comments on the blog, it's open for comments.  Thanks. 


 
Forever RoHawks
Gloria Campbell Gallagher, Class of '65
GUTSKING@AOL.COM

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Sunday, September 04, 2016

ALERT - DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FOR BBQ - REMINDER OF HOMECOMING - SUNDAY CONCERT


ALERT



Forever Ro-Hawks!





VERY SPECIAL HOMECOMING AT RANDOLPH HIGH SCHOOL



FRIDAY, Sept 30, 2016 – Game time 7:30 pm



South Gate Opens at 5:00 pm (off 1604, this is the only gate you can gain access to the school)



Friday Night Lights at Mickler Memorial FIELD!

ALL CLASSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND





FRIDAY – SEPT 30, 2016 HOMECOMING GAME

 TICKETS SOLD AT THE GATE

Game Time – 7:30 PM





 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST AT EBERLE PARK ON BASE

Alumni BBQ – 2016 Grand Reunion

2:00 pm to 8:00 pm









We are at DEFCON 5 – THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE BBQ IS SEPTEMBER 18TH

PLEASE GO TO ROHAWK.NET FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

You have to register to get access on base!



SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2016

3pm to 9:pm

RANDOLPH FIELD MILITARY CHILD BENEFIT CONCERT

A RANDOLPH FIELD EDUCATION FOUNDATION PRODUCTION

A 501(3)c organization

At BLUEBONNET PALACE – Selma, TX

17630 Lookout Rd, Selma, TX 78154 · (210) 651-6702


Three Bands – Food Trucks – Cash Bar – Public Invited as well as RoHawks

Teachers Discount with ID



Dallas Cowboys on the Big Screen at 3:30 pm!!








The Existing RoHawk Campus Demolition is Planned for 2017/2018.

   Construction of a NEW CAMPUS BUILDING behind the existing campus has already begun.

  Walk under the RHS ARCHES and see the RO-HAWK MOSAIC in its original home of 52 years one last time.

 The building will soon be gone, but not the MEMORIES and not the PRIDE we all experienced.



Friday – Sept 30, 2016 Homecoming Game – Tickets sold at the gate

·          At Half Time – The initiation of a Ro-Hawk Alumni Award Program, which will annually recognize current exemplary students. Three awards will be presented to Superintendent of RFISD Lance Johnson by Ro-Hawk Alumni and members of the Randolph Education Foundation.



o   Coach Bob Mickler Senior Player of the Year Award – Football,

presented by Robert Mickler III (class of ’85)

o   Terry English Leadership Award – Football,

presented by Lynn English Sutton (class of ’68)

o   Academic Achievement Award,

presented by Gloria Campbell Gallagher (class of ’65)



·         Alumni will be recognized during halftime, WEAR YOUR RO-HAWK T-SHIRT and plan to sit together at the FAR END of the bleachers near the band. Need a new shirt with the latest design? See the link below. 

·         A meet-and greet in the cafeteria is planned for after the game. 




WANT TO SHOW YOUR RO-HAWK PRIDE?

Purchase a Ro-Hawk t-shirt by clicking here:  https://www.agpestores.com/bigfrognewbraunfels/groups.php

    In addition to these shirts, Custom Shirts may be ordered by contacting Big FrogMark  newbraunfels@bigfrog.com, or by calling them at 830-632-2600 and providing your design ideas.  All questions about ordering t-shirts can be answered by contacting BigFrog.



Don’t forget to wear your Ro-Hawk T-shirt to the game

OR in the absence of a special T-shirt, please wear Ro-Hawk Colors

Concession will be open at the Game for purchase of other RoHawk shirts and hats









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Saturday, September 03, 2016

RANDOLPH FIELD EDUCATION FOUNDATION - INFORMATION




Randolph Field Education Foundation
Randolph Field Education Foundation Military Child Benefit Music Festival

Who benefits: The military children of Randolph Field ISD

The purpose:  To support the learning and education of the military child whose parents have sacrificed selflessly for the freedoms we all enjoy.

 About Randolph Field ISD and the military child:

                Randolph Field ISD is one of 7 districts in the United States that is conterminous with the boundaries of a military installation.  This results in a Texas independent school district sitting on Air Force property, which means our district has zero tax payers.  Our district educates 1402 students over three campuses.  We are unique in that our student population is comprised of 98% military connected children. 

The military child’s life is much different than that of most civilians.  Being in the military results in several moves over the life of an active duty member, which creates many social and emotional issues for their children.  Some military children will change schools nine times before they graduate.  For example, the Randolph Elementary 2015 fifth grade class had 5 out of 120 students that attended RES since kindergarten.  The challenge for these students is making new friends every 2-3 years, learning new systems, which can vary from state to state, and acclimating to new surroundings, which make a sense of belonging very difficult to achieve.  A transient lifestyle coupled with the realities of deployment create a hardship that is unique to the RFISD students.  Many of our students have experienced multiple deployments, sometimes with both parents deployed simultaneously, and the parent returning with wartime related physical and emotional damage.  Most of us are aware, and grateful for, the sacrifice an active duty member has given for our freedoms, but many forget the difficulties that sacrifice places on their children.  Our district recognizes those difficulties and is dedicated to creating the most stable and loving environment possible, while providing a second to none education to all students. 

However, like most school districts, our funding is limited.  Ours more than others since we do not have a tax base to seek assistance from.  The Randolph Field Education Foundation exists to support the Randolph Field Independent School District, financially, through various fund raising events.  The foundation is in its inaugural year.  We are planning a Military Child Benefit Music Festival for the RFISD, to be held at the Blue Bonnet Palace in Selma, TX.  We are seeking musical artists to perform and assist us in our fundraising efforts.  We will be hosting a Military Child Benefit Music Festival on Sunday, October 2nd and would be honored if you would perform. With your talent, we feel confident we can raise the funds these military children desperately need to make their educational experience as successful as possible. They, along with their parents, have given so much, and we could like to show them the proper THANK YOU!

We ask for you to graciously consider playing our benefit concert on Sunday, October 2nd at Blue Bonnet Palace.  We will be selling general admission tickets and VIP tables to this exciting event with food trucks, food court, silent auction, and much more.  We will have the proper security.  A donation of your time would greatly be appreciated. We also understand how difficult it is for such a large donation, and would be grateful for any generosity and your availability.

Thank you so very much for your consideration.  We are so blessed to live in the greatest country on Earth and strive to educate children who have as much dedication and pride as their devoted parents.

 Warmest Regards,

 Lance Johnson, Superintendent


Randolph Field Education Foundation

Randolph Field Military Child Benefit Concert
Who benefits: The military children of Randolph Field ISD
The purpose:  To support the learning and education of the military child whose parents have sacrificed selflessly for the freedoms we all enjoy.
About Randolph Field ISD and the military child:
                Randolph Field ISD is one of 7 districts in the United States that is conterminous with the boundaries of a military installation.  This results in a Texas independent school district sitting on Air Force property, which means our district has zero tax payers.  Our district educates 1402 students over three campuses.  We are unique in that our student population is comprised of 98% military connected children. 
The military child’s life is much different than that of most civilians.  Being in the military results in several moves over the life of an active duty member, which creates many social and emotional issues for their children.  Some military children will change schools nine times before they graduate.  The challenge for these students is making new friends every 2-3 years, learning new systems, which can vary from state to state, and acclimating to new surroundings, which make a sense of belonging very difficult to achieve.  A transient lifestyle coupled with the realities of deployment create a hardship that is unique to the RFISD students.  Many of our students have experienced multiple deployments, sometimes with both parents deployed simultaneously, and the parent returning with wartime related physical and emotional damage.  Most of us are aware, and grateful for, the sacrifice an active duty member has given for our freedoms, but many forget the difficulties that sacrifice places on their children.  Our district recognizes those difficulties and is dedicated to creating the most stable and loving environment possible, while providing a second to none education to all students. 
However, like most school districts, our funding is limited.  Ours more than others since we do not have a tax base to seek assistance from.  The Randolph Field Education Foundation exists to support the Randolph Field Independent School District, financially, through various fund raising events.   We are planning a Military Child Benefit Concert to be held at the Blue Bonnet Palace in Selma, TX on October 2, 2016 and seek your assistance in making this event a success.
We ask that you graciously consider making a VIP tax deductible donation of $2500 to the Randolph Field Education Foundation (EIN above), and be our VIP guest at this event.     
We are so blessed to live in the greatest country on Earth, and to educate children who have as much dedication and pride as their devoted parents.  They, along with their parents, have given so much, and we would like to show them the proper THANK YOU!
We appreciate your consideration of this worthy cause and I will anxiously await your response.


Lance Johnson, Superintendent






What: Randolph Field Military Child Benefit Concert
When: October 2, 2016 (3:00 pm-9:00 pm)
Where: Blue Bonnet Palace
  17630 Lookout Rd
   Selma, TX 78154
Entertainment: Two Tons of Steel, Jesse Stratton Band and Chris Salinas
                             and the Wild grass Band Opening
Details:
The Randolph Field Education Foundation cordially invites you and seven of your friends to be VIP guests to the 1ST Annual Randolph Field Military Child Benefit Concert.  This is going to be a fun filled evening beginning with the Dallas Cowboys on the big screen at 3:30 p.m.   Live music will begin at 4:00 with Two Tons of Steel taking stage at 7:00.  Food trucks will be on site and the bars will be open for refreshments.  This will be a 21 and over event and to show our appreciation for Teachers in the area, all educators will be allowed to attend the event for $10 at the door with a valid school I.D.   
The funds generated from this event will benefit the students, teachers, and families of the Randolph Field Independent School District serving the military families of JBSA Randolph.  Your tax deductible VIP donation will get you and seven of your guests the following:
-          Access into the exclusive VIP section in front of the stage with your own table!
-          House Made Ribeye Steak Sandwich Meal!
-          2 Drink Tickets per guest in your party!
-          Table Service for the Evening!
-          Advertisement in the RFISD weekly football programs!
-          Exclusive Recognition at the event!
Please read the attached VIP letter for more detailed information and RSVP with your confirmation to johnson@rfisd.net.  We appreciate your time and consideration. 
Lance Johnson, Superintendent


Randolph Field Military Child Benefit Concert
Who benefits: The military children of Randolph Field ISD
The purpose:  To support the learning and education of the military child whose parents have sacrificed selflessly for the freedoms we all enjoy.
About Randolph Field ISD and the military child:
                Randolph Field ISD is one of 7 districts in the United States that is conterminous with the boundaries of a military installation.  This results in a Texas independent school district sitting on Air Force property, which means our district has zero tax payers.  Our district educates 1402 students over three campuses.  We are unique in that our student population is comprised of 98% military connected children. 
The military child’s life is much different than that of most civilians.  Being in the military results in several moves over the life of an active duty member, which creates many social and emotional issues for their children.  Some military children will change schools nine times before they graduate.  For example, the Randolph Elementary 2015 fifth grade class had 5 out of 120 students that attended RES since kindergarten.  The challenge for these students is making new friends every 2-3 years, learning new systems, which can vary from state to state, and acclimating to new surroundings, which make a sense of belonging very difficult to achieve.  A transient lifestyle coupled with the realities of deployment create a hardship that is unique to the RFISD students.  Many of our students have experienced multiple deployments, sometimes with both parents deployed simultaneously, and the parent returning with wartime related physical and emotional damage.  Most of us are aware, and grateful for, the sacrifice an active duty member has given for our freedoms, but many forget the difficulties that sacrifice places on their children.  Our district recognizes those difficulties and is dedicated to creating the most stable and loving environment possible, while providing a second to none education to all students. 
However, like most school districts, our funding is limited.  Ours more than others since we do not have a tax base to seek assistance from.  The Randolph Field Education Foundation exists to support the Randolph Field Independent School District, financially, through various fund raising events.  The foundation is in its inaugural year.  We are planning a Military Child Benefit Concert  for the RFISD, to be held at the Blue Bonnet Palace in Selma, TX.  We are seeking musical artists to perform and assist us in our fundraising efforts.  We will be hosting a Military Child Benefit Concert on Sunday, October 2nd and would be honored if you would perform. With your talent, we feel confident we can raise the funds these military children desperately need to make their educational experience as successful as possible. They, along with their parents, have given so much, and we could like to show them the proper THANK YOU!
We ask for you to graciously consider donating an item that we may auction off at our benefit concert on Sunday, October 2nd at the Blue Bonnet Palace.  We will be holding a silent auction while attendees listen to 3 bands, enjoy the food trucks, ice cold beverages, and even have the Dallas Cowboys game playing on the huge screen!  If you're unable to donate an item(s), please come out and enjoy the festivities!  Tickets are available online at www.bluebonnetpalace.com and are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.  Teachers with a valid ID get in for $10 at the door!
Thank you so very much for your consideration.  We are so blessed to live in the greatest country on Earth and strive to educate children who have as much dedication and pride as their devoted parents.
Warmest Regards,
Karl Schwehm, President


Request for Promotion and Advertisement Assistance
Event: Randolph Field Military Child Benefit Concert
Location: Blue Bonnet Palace
Date and Time: October 2, 2016 from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Entertainment: Two Tons of Steel
   Jesse Stratton Band and Chris Salinas and the Wild grass Band Opening
                             Dallas Cowboys on the Big Screen at 3:30 p.m.
About the Randolph Field Education Foundation and the military child:
                Randolph Field ISD is one of 7 districts in the United States that is conterminous with the boundaries of a military installation.  This results in a Texas independent school district sitting on Air Force property, which means our district has zero tax payers.  Our district educates 1402 students over three campuses.  We are unique in that our student population is comprised of 98% military connected children.
However, like most school districts, our funding is limited.  Ours more than others since we do not have a tax base to seek assistance from.  The Randolph Field Education Foundation exists to support the Randolph Field Independent School District, financially, through various fund raising events.   We are planning a Military Child Benefit Music Festival to be held at the Blue Bonnet Palace in Selma, TX on October 2, 2016 and seek your assistance in advertising and promoting this event to make it a success for the military children and families it will benefit.
 Details:
The Randolph Field Education Foundation, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, needs your assistance in promoting the 1ST Annual Military Families Benefit Concert at the Blue Bonnet Palace in Selma Texas on October 2, 2016 from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.  This is going to be a fun filled evening beginning with the Dallas Cowboys on the big screen at 3:30 p.m.   Live music will begin at 4:00 with Two Tons of Steel taking stage at 7:00.  Food trucks will be on site and the bars will be open for refreshments.  To show our appreciation for Teachers in the area, all educators will be allowed to attend the event for $10 at the door with a valid school I.D.  
Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at any RFISD Friday night home football game, or by going to the Randolph Education Foundation website at www.bluebonnetpalace.com
The funds generated from this event will go to the students, teachers, and families of the Randolph Field Independent School District serving the military families of JBSA Randolph. 
We want to make this the largest Education Foundation event in the area and need your help in doing so.  For questions please contact:
Karl Schwehm, RFEF Board President at concert4militarykids@gmail.com
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RANDOLPH FIELD MILITARY CHILD BENEFIT CONCERT - 10-3-2016

PART OF THE HOMECOMING WEEKEND! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2016



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