Riverside High School for Engineering and Design

Riverside High School for Engineering and Design opened to 9th grade students in September 2007. Riverside High School is Yonkers' 6th public high school. Riverside High School is known as RED ( Riverside Engineering and Design ) and is aimed at being a environmentally friendly.

Slogan

Riverside High School for Engineering and Design, where RED is GREEN.

Principal & Assistant Principal(s)

Principal - Dr. Catherine Mayus

Assistant Principal ( Graduating Class of 2011 ) Suzette Perkins

Assistant Principal [ Grade 7 ( 2007 - 2008 School Year ) ] Michael Shapiro

Assistant Principal [ Grade 8 ( 2007 - 2008 School Year ) ] Miss Jenkins

Courses

Eco Landscape Construction will enable students to create sustainable, productive, and aesthetically appealing human environments using natural ecosystems as models. Through experiential, participatory, and classroom learning, students will explore the relationship between personal, social, and ecological sustainability in the rich context of life.

Environmental Engineering will engage students in designing, developing, and evaluating structures, equipment, and systems that protect the environment from the effects of human activity. Engineering allows students to think and problem solve. Through scientific analysis and synthesis, students find solutions to environmental problems, which maximize both their academic rigor and sense of community. Their projects will reflect scientific principles and environmental awareness.

Graphics and Interior Space Design will enable students to develop a working knowledge of the key processes involved in creative information technologies. Topics include production of effective advertising and media to create a variety of multi-media projects, including websites, digital portfolios and virtual tours. Students will be utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Quark Express, as well as Final Cut Pro and Dream Weaver/Flash MX.

Video Marketing, Hospitality and EcoTourism will provide interdisciplinary experiences for students to master both interpersonal and technical skills for success in the Video Marketing, Hospitality and EcoTourism industries. Students will be prepared for careers in film making, hotel and event management, sports and entertainment, and tourism.

Annual Events

Rammywood

Rammywood is a annual event that started in 2004 when Riverside High School was Museum Middle School. It was the brainchild of Anne Mastropolo ( School Librarian ), Angelina Mendenz ( Former English Teacher ) and John Mastropolo. Students submit their short films, documentaries, commercials and public service announcements to be shown off during Rammywood night ( usually May 30 ). An academy ( group of unbiased teachers and other adults ) view all the submited videos and vote on who excelled the most in each category. The winner(s) of each category receive a Rammy ( award ) on Rammywood night. Rammywood night is a reproduction of Oscar award night. There are papparazis, interviewers, concession stands and even a red carpet.

Categories

Best Script

Best Playbill

Best DVD Cover

Best Movie Poster

Best Special Effects

Best Film Editing

Best Musical Score

Best Costume

Best Cinematography

Best Actor

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Best Actress

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Best Director

Best Public Service Announcement

Best Commercial

Best Movie

2006 Best Movie

Jimmy : A Tragic Tale Of Life & Death

2007 Best Movie

Who Did What

Cast: Jason Cheru, Paola Maya, Siomara Herrera, Jennifer Blanco, Nancy Yang, Monica Sulieman, Arturo Calixto, Francisco Buenaflor, Edgar Rodriguez

2008 Best Movie

Survivor: Riverside

Cast: Jason Cheru, Charlie Cruz, Paola Maya, Siomara Herrera, Brian Ponte, Edgar Rodriguez, Rene Eberhardt, Arslly Vasquez, Jennifer Blanco, Arturo Calixto, Alexis Guzman, Anne Mastropolo, Nicholas Naber, Nicholas Mastromarco, Russell Hewitt, Alicia Martin