RSEC in The News
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Students from The Summit School Experience "Intense" Week Outdoors Alternative middle and high school program uses outdoor adventure-based programming to build student self-confidence and team building. October 28, 2009 (Amherst, NH) - The Summit School, an alternative high school program of Regional Services and Education Center, Inc. (RSEC) recently sent a team of students for intensive outdoor instruction and team building, called Adventure-Based Counseling (ABC). The group camped in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest. By using fun, engaging, hands-on activities during the program, students were able to observe behavior models, practice new skills, and receive feedback in a natural setting. The aim of Adventure-Based Counseling (ABC) is to foster cooperative relationships between staff and students that translate to increased success in the academic classroom. Students are exposed to adventure activities that may include rock climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, snowshoeing, backcountry and alpine skiing, snowboarding, and ropes course elements. The activities serve as a conduit through which students develop self awareness, self-confidence, communication and social skills, and healthy coping strategies. "Each member challenged themselves physically and emotionally," said Jan Goolbis, Director at The Summit School. "The team truly bonded and worked very well together during a challenging week. We'll see the benefits of the week long trip throughout the rest of the school year. The students will be able to draw on their experiences in areas of positive communication, teamwork, and self-confidence to gain future successes." The Summit School team began its expedition in the White Mountains to hike Mt. Washington and if possible to also rock climb at Square Ledge. On day one, the group hiked up and stayed in a hut shelter at Hermit Lake, which is about halfway up the Tuckerman Trail to the Summit. Expecting some poor weather, the group wasn't surprised when it began to rain the next morning. The hike took the team to the headwall where they were greeted by lighting, thunder, high wind and hail. The team spent its last night at the Harvard/AMC Cabin where they enjoyed the comforts of heat and running water.
Photo caption: Summit School's Team Three poses at Pinkham Notch just before they hiked toward the summit of Mt. Washington. Included in the group (from left to right) are Josh Hakala, Hollis; Brent Robbins, Peterborough; Casey Murphy, Bow; Matt Garthwait, Summit School counselor; Steve Horvath, Derry; Jan Goolbis, Summit School Director; Angela Hite, Windham; Sarah Smith, Merrimack; Front Row: Colby Jackson, Amherst; and Julie Colby, Summit School teacher. To learn more about programs at The Summit School, contact Jan Goolbis, Director at (603) 672-0001 or visit the web site at www.rsec.org. About RSEC Regional Services and Education Center, Inc. (RSEC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity created to provide school districts in southern New Hampshire with a variety of high quality educational and special needs focused programs and services. RSEC currently administrates five programs, including Sunrise Children's Center, an inclusionary early childhood educational center, Sunrise Early Intervention, a program providing therapeutic services to children birth to age three, The RSEC Academy, a junior and senior high school program serving students with learning disabilities, and alternative high school programs, The Summit School and Longview School. For more information on RSEC and its affiliate programs, contact Judy Koch, Executive Director at (603) 886-8500. |
Longview School Graduates 2009
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Summit School Graduates
6/19/09 |
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The Summit School, a private special education high school located in Amherst, announced four high school graduates for 2009. The graduates are: Molly Sinclair, Somersworth, SAU# 56 Dover; Claude "Joe" Dupuis III, SAU #10 Derry; Kelly Flaherty, SAU #26 Merrimack, with plans to attend Hesser College; Tyler Livingston, SAU #26, Merrimack |
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| Photo Caption: Students from The Summit School in Amherst, NH pose at graduation ceremonies on June 19, 2009. Pictured left to right are Molly Sinclair of Somersworth, Claude "Joe" Dupuis III of Derry, and Kelly Flaherty of Merrimack. Missing from photo is Tyler Livingston of Merrimack. |
| In the ceremony on June 19, 2009, Summit School Program Director Jan Goolbis spoke about the students' commitment to learning and creating their own path for the future. "We are so very proud of each of our graduates," said Goolbis. "The road to success isn't always an easy one and these students have traveled a more difficult path and succeeded. We're honored and privileged to have been a part of their journey and to wish them well as they embark on a new and exciting phase of their lives," she continued. |
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Longview School Graduates
6/19/09 |
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Picture Left to Right: Cameron Taylor - Derry - Plans to attend Community College Jake McCormack - Nottingham - Employment Dan Lucacio - Salem - Military/College Ben Johnson - Barrington - Manchester Community College/Automotive Technician Tyler Drouin - Salem Missing from photo is Nick Collela - Derry |
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RSEC Academy Graduates
6/11/09 |
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RSEC Academy Announces Class of 2009 Program Graduates. Nonprofit education collaborative graduates 13 high school seniors. Amherst, NH (June 29, 2009) - Regional Services and Education Center, Inc. (RSEC) today announced members of the Class of 2009 graduating from The RSEC Academy. Students at The RSEC Academy come from all regions of Southern New Hampshire and attend full or part-day programming the school. RSEC is a non-profit educational collaborative that provides comprehensive educational programs and services to Southern New Hampshire. Specializing in special education for both behavioral and educationally challenged youth, RSEC has graduated over 179 students in the over twenty years of alternative high school programming. In a ceremony on June 11, 2009 at Souhegan High School the graduates were treated to two guest speakers, Andy Carlson, a program graduate who is now attending Northeastern University to study criminal justice, and RSEC Academy teacher, Paul Curtis. The RSEC Academy Class of 2010 Student of the Year was awarded to Lorin Field of Hollis, NH. "It was a very emotional and heartwarming day," said Janet Reed, RSEC Academy program director. "As teachers we have taught and helped to shape these students over the years. Their perseverance and determination to strive for and exceed each goal is inspiring. Having Andy Carlson return to our school and speak with the students about his successes gave proof that the tools we have provided our students will serve them well into their adult lives." The RSEC Academy graduating class of 2009 (including future plans): Julia Daniel, New Boston - Full Time Employment Luke DeBruyckere, Raymond - Full Time Employment Melanie DePaolo, Merrimack, Valedictorian, Attending Nashua Community College Matthew DuVerger, Loudon - Attending Hesser College, Manchester, NH Timothy Hatchett, Henniker, Citizenship Award Recipient - Full Time Employment Geoffrey Hatchett, Henniker - Attending Landmark College, Putney, VT Isaac Helfrich, Henniker - Attending New England College, Henniker, NH Eric Huntington, Loudon - Attending Landmark College, Putney, VT Andrew Jones, Amherst - Attending Nashua Community College, Nashua, NH Mitchel Powers, Manchester - Attending Lakes Region Community College, Laconia, NH Michael Scott, Chester, Salutatorian - Attending Brigham Young University, Provo, UT Amy Taylor, Hollis - Attending Dean College, Franklin, MA Santana Wells, Wilton - Attending Newbury College, Brookline, MA |
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Photo caption: The RSEC Academy Graduating Class of 2009 poses after ceremonies at Souhegan High School. Front row (left to right) Dianne Hunter, Senior Teacher; Julia Daniel, New Boston; Melanie DePaolo, Merrimack; Andrew Jones, Amherst; Stan Shupe, Assistant Director; Santana Wells, Wilton; Amy Taylor, Hollis; Janet Reed, Director and Laura Betts, Senior Teacher. Back row: Isaac Helfrich, Henniker; Timothy Hatchett, Henniker; Geoffrey Hatchett, Henniker; Luke DeBruyckere, Raymond; Eric Huntington, Loudon; Matthew DuVerger, Loudon; Michael Scott, Chester; and Mitchel Powers, Manchester. |
