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       RJ Reynolds High School

       

       Welcome to www.RJRalumni.org
      THE website for
      RJ Reynolds High School Alumni and Friends!
       
            .
      You are at the right place to learn about what great things are happening at RJR, as well as information on the Class reunions (we have been informed of), and of the various initiatives of your RJ Reynolds High School Alumni and the RJR Staff.  Also, we (during non-Covid times) offer links to on-line videos of recorded school performances staged at Reynolds Auditorium (such as concerts performed by RJR's Band, Orchestra and the Choirs, as well as students participating in dance, piano and guitar, as well as students performing in the yearly school play, as well as other events such as the Key Club Follies).
       
      Reynolds High School became an Arts Magnet school is 2007.  Since then...
      • Graduation rates have increased from 63% in 2007 to 87.4% in 2019 (and it should be noted that the State changed the way graduation ratges are reported.  RJR's graduation rate is above the district and state average).
      • College attendance rates have increased from 74% in 2008 to 87% in 2019!
      • Dropout rates have decreased froom 7.3% in 2008 to 1.96% in 2018!
      • Scholarships have increased from $8.5 million is 2009 to $11 million in 2019!
      The words today are the same as in 1949 when they were first written:
       

      Amid the pines she proudly stands!

       Class of 2020
       
      CONGRATULATIONS to the RJ Reynolds High School Class of 2020
       
      If you would like to receive periodic updates from the RJR Alumni, merely send an email to RJRdirectory@aol.com (with the subject line of "add me to the list").  Also, please inform your classmates about this website....so that a lot more of the 39,875 Reynolds High School alumni (as of 2019-2020) will know what great things are taking place "amid the pines."
       

       Click here ( * ) to view the 4 on-going initiatives of RJR Alumni and Friends.

       

      Below are RJR-related articles for the 2020-2021 school year:
       
      Michael Swain    Michael Swain, a RJR Class of 1968 grad and President of Cahill & Swain, announced that this 71-year old mens store retail organization will be permanently closing on March 27th
       
       
      Andrew Bates 2005 RJR grad Andrew Bates has been selected by President Biden as a Deputy Press Secretary
       
      Salem College    Salem College announces that its is making dramatic changes so that eventually all its classes have one goal: preparing women to take leadership roles in health-related fields.
       
       
      "Peter and the Star Catcher" flyer    Links to videos of two FABULOUS musicals performed at Reynolds Auditorium by RJR's Theater Arts Department
       
       
      Caden Davis   The lead article (accompanied by a large color picture) in the March 22nd edition of the local newspaper was about how the pademic affected the recruitment of RJR senior quarterback Caden Davis
       
       
      Johnathon Hamiel    Johnathon Hamiel, RJR's Director of Instrumental Ensembles, has an article he wrote posted on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System website
       
       
      members of RJR a cappella choral group   A link to the video recording of the 2021 RJR "A Cappella Jam for H.O.P.E."
       
       
      RJR Choir members at a Holiday Concert    A VERY EASY way to help RJR's Choral Dept. win a $1,000 donation
       
       
       Mrs. Elizabeth May on the left & Harry Corpening on the right   An interview staged via Zoom between Richard J. Reynolds Memorial Auditorium Manager Mrs. Elizabeth May and RJR Alumni President Harry Corpening
       
       
      Demon Pantry logo   Please consider making a tax deductible donation to stock the Demon Pantry (which feeds hungry students and gives out needed toiletries)
       
       
      members of RJR's Orchestra    Members of RJR's Orchestra record their virtual performance of "The Russian Music Box"
       
       
      RJ Reynolds High School    Please help Reynolds High School celebrate its 98th Birthday
       
      Doug Crater   Doug Crater, past RJR Coach of Football, Wrestling and Golf, has died at age 88
       
       
      Coach "Red" Wilson   Past RJR Football Coach "Red" Wilson has died, at age 95
       
       
      RJR choir members    3 recently finalized VERY entertaining one-song videos created by the 3 prestigious RJR a capella choral groups that should bring a smile to your face
       
       
      Dr. Lee Kirsch   Dr. Lee Kirsch, a volunteer who served as the team doctor for RJR athletic teams for over 20 years, died over the Christmas break
       
       
      Reynolds High School & Reynolds Auditorium    A MUST SEE video for ALL RJR Alumni (created for incoming freshmen)
       
       
      X    Links to 3 virtual concerts performed by 3 of RJR's renown a capella choral groups
       
       
      Dr. Leslie Alexander   The video of an interview Alumni President Harry Corpening staged on Oct. 9th with RJR Principal Dr. Leslie Alexander...during which she brought up several causes for which funding is needed (including the Dancing Boots) 
       
      Nicholas Yaroch    RJR mourns the sudden death of science teacher Nicholas Yaroch
       
      Harry Corpening - President of RJR Alumni & Friends   The latest emails from "RJR Alumni & Friends" President Harry Corpening to Alumni
       
       
      Below are links to RJR-related videos for the 2019-2020 school year:
       
      RJR choral group   RJR Arts 2019-2020 End of Year Concert video
       
       
      RJR Class Day 2020 logo    The AMAZING video created to celebrate RJR's 2020 Class Day (which in earlier times was called Senior Day)
       
       
      "Into The Woods" flyer    Link to the UPDATED Professionally recorded video of the opening night performance of the RJR spring musical:  "Into the Woods"
       
      RJR Band    Video of the FABULOUS second annual "African American Composers" Band Concert
       
      last act in 2020 Piano and Guitar Showcase   Videos of the AMAZING 2020 Piano and Guitar Showcase
       
       
      a creation from a RJR student in a Virtual Arts class   A video showcasing creations from RJR students enrolled in Virtual Arts classes
      RJR athletic logo   A video of the 2020 version of "Reynolds Revue Amid the Pines" (which occurred on January 29th) that was a welcoming event for next fall's incoming freshmen and their parents
       
       
      2020 RJR Jam for Hope flyer   Video of the RJR A Cappella Jam for Hope 2020
       
       
      performers at the 2019 RJR Holiday Showcase    Video of the FABULOUS 2019 RJR Holiday Showcase that features the RJR Choir with with amazing performances by the RJR Jazz Band and also the Dancing Boots
       
       
      RJR Orchestra    Video of the AWESOME 2019 RJR Fall Orchestra Concert
                                                                                                                             
      RJR 2019 Choir   Video of the amazing 2019 Fall Choral Concert
       
       
      scene from "Peter and the Starcatcher"   Video of the opening night performance of RJR Drama Department's fall play "Peter and the Starcatcher"
       

      Below are RJR-related articles not specific to any specific school-year

      RJ Reynolds High School   PLEASE consider the RJ Reynolds High School Alumni & Friends organization in your estate planning

       

       RJ Reynolds High School   A listing of the various ways you can make a tax deductible donation to the "RJ Reynolds High School Alumni and Friends" organization

       

      RJR Principal Dr. Leslie Alexander being congratulated by her husband for being named School System Principal of the Year    A listing of the students receiving RJR Alumni $1,000 scholarships, as well as the RJR Staff members being awarded $1,000 by the RJR Alumni for being selected as the Teacher (and in some years Principal) of the Year.  (Each honoree has their picture shown, as well as their answers to questions posed by RJR Alumni President Harry Corpening.  This list covers the last 12 school-years).

       

      a picture of a typical class reunion   RJR Class Reunions and Notices (...all of the in-person reunions have been put on hold  due to the coronavirus. Some Classes have staged very successful virtual reunions utilizing Zoom.com).

       

       Reynolds Auditorium   Learn how to permanently name a seat in Reynolds Auditorium for someone (or yourself)

       

      sign in front of RJR A video showing the reasons why RJR is still a GREAT school (especially for incoming freshmen)

       

      RJR banner   How to receive weekly RJR Communications emails 

       

      RJR Arts Magnet logo   Follow RJR via social media to learn what going on "amid the pines" in real time

       

      MVP card   VIC card   Learn how to raise money for RJR by merely shopping at grocery stores

      NY Times headlines about US entering World War II   Memories of Winston-Salem and Reynolds High School during World War II by RJR Alumni who graduated before 1950

      Farmers Dairy Bar   An enjoyable 14-minute musical video showing pictures taken in the 1950's and 60's of the Winston-Salem area

       

      RJ Reynolds High School    The early history of Winston-Salem and Wachovia Bank, RJ Reynolds Tobbaco Co., the Hanes companies, Hanes Park, and RJ Reynolds High School & Auditorium

       

      To contact us at the "RJ Reynolds High School Alumni and Friends" organization: click here ( * ) to send an e-mail to Harry Corpening (who is the President of this organization). Please put "RJR alumni" in the subject line.

       

    Related Articles about RJ Reynolds

    • A picture and a Q&A and a listing of all students who have received RJR Alumni $1,000 Scholarships and of all 'RJR Teachers of the Year' who received $1,000 from the RJR Alumni

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    Reynolds High School

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