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[[Image:Buckfast bottle in the street.jpg|right|thumb|A bottle of Buckfast in the street]]'''Buckfast Tonic Wine''', commonly known as '''Buckfast''' or '''Buckie''', is a [[fortified wine]] produced by [[Buckfast Abbey]] in [[Devon]], south west [[England]]. The wine was first produced in 1890s by the [[Benedictine]] monks at Buckfast Abbey using a recipe brought over from [[France]], as indeed is the wine base used today.


{{Infobox Secondary School
The wine was originally sold in small quantities by the Abbey itself, as a medicine with the slogan ''"Three small glasses a day, for good health and lively blood"''. In 1927 the Abbey lost its licence to sell wine, as a result of which the Abbot signed a deal with wine merchants to distribute the wine on the Abbey's behalf. At the same time, the recipe was changed in order for the wine to appeal to a wider customer base, resulting in increased sales. The modern bottle carries a notice that it does not in fact have tonic properties of the type claimed in the former slogan.
| name = Rutherford High School
| band = The Pride
| motto = "Knowledge Brings Fear"
| established =[[1961]]
| Band = [[The Pride]]
| type = [[Public School|Public High School]]
| principal = Michael R. Kennedy
| city = [[Springfield, Florida|Springfield]]
| state = [[Florida|FL]]
| country = [[United States|USA]]
| district = [[Bay District Schools]]
| faculty = 100+
| students = 1,755
| mascot = [[Ram (animal)|Ram]]
| nickname = Rambunctious
| yearbook= Aries
| newspaper= Rampage
| colors = [[Black]] and [[Gold]]
| website = [http://www.bayschools.com/rhs www.bayschools.com/rhs]
}}
{{For|the high school in New Jersey|Rutherford High School (New Jersey)}}
'''Rutherford High School''' is a public high school in [[Springfield, Florida|Springfield]], [[Florida]], [[United States]].


The school, which describes itself as the "Home of the Rams" and is a part of the [[Bay District Schools]], opened its doors in 1961 as the second high school in [[Bay County]]. The school held its first graduation ceremony in 1964. The school was accredited by the [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools|SACS]] in 1963. In 2006, Rutherford had a student population of 1,755 students.
In recent times, Buckfast has achieved a surprising level of popularity within working class and bohemian communities in certain parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Buckfast sold in the Republic of Ireland has a slightly lower alcoholic strength, arrives in a darker bottle, and lacks the [[vanillin]] flavouring of the UK version.


==Overview==
Aside from 'Buckie', other [[nickname]]s include 'tonic', 'commotion lotion' and 'wreck-the-hoose juice'.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/4264059.stm BBC news report]</ref>. Statistics record that [[Lanarkshire]] accounts for around 10% of worldwide sales, with exports chiefly to [[Spain]], [[Australia]] and the [[Caribbean]].<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/5381360.stm BBC news report]</ref>.
Rutherford High School offers many opportunities to its students. Rutherford is host to a chapter of the [[International Baccalaureate]] program, Health Occupations Specialist Academy ([[HOSA]]), and the Communications and Technology Academy (Com/Tech). In addition, [[Advanced Placement]], dual-enrolled, and honors level courses are available for all students. Extracurricular activities include sports, service clubs, and many other student organizations. Rutherford offers more themed academies than any of the other schools in Bay County.


Rutherford is also known for the quality of its musical instruction. "The Pride" has earned 40 consecutive 'Superior' ratings from the Florida Bandmasters Association under the direction of Mr. Rodney Dasinger. Mr. Dasinger, better known to his students as Mr."D", flirted with retirement at the end of the 07-08 school year, but decided to come back for the 08-09 School Year.
==Controversy==
===School Grades===
[[Image:BuckyinthetankO.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A tanker transporting Buckfast Wine photographed on the [[A38 road|A38]] in [[Devon]].]]
Rutherford High School had consistently been ranked a "B" or "C" grade school under Florida's A++ Plan, the school's 2006-2007 score was "D".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/xls/0607/SGschool20062007.xls |title=2006-2007 School Grades |publisher=Florida Department of Education |accessdate=2007-11-22 |format=.xls}}</ref> The school's current theme is "Whatever it takes!" with the aim of being ranked an "A" school and raising the achievement levels of all students in accordance with the [[No Child Left Behind Act.]]
Within the above areas, Buckfast is alleged to be the drink of choice for drinkers who are prone to committing [[anti-social behaviour]] when drunk, especially underage drinkers. Its high strength (15% ABV/14.8% in the Republic of Ireland), relatively low price and sweetness are characteristics that traditionally appeal to underage drinkers (similar to other 'problem drinks' [[alcopops]] and [[cider]]).<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,859701,00.html New wave of 'sophisticated' alcopops fuels teenage binge drinking | Society | The Guardian<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


=== School Statistics ===
Many politicians and social activists single out Buckfast Tonic Wine as being particularly responsible for crime, disorder, and general social deprivation in these communities (although in reality, Buckfast is only one of a number of brands consumed abusively and accounts for only 0.5% of alcohol sales in Scotland, although the figure is markedly higher in Lanarkshire - see above). <ref name=autogenerated1>[http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=494912005 Scotsman.com News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> [[Helen Liddell]], former [[Secretary of State for Scotland]], even called for the wine to be banned. The Scottish Justice Minister, [[Cathy Jamieson]] [[Member of the Scottish Parliament|MSP]], suggested that retailers should stop selling Buckfast. On a subsequent visit to [[Auchinleck]], a town within her constituency, she faced an impromptu demonstration by [[Adolescence|teenagers]] chanting "Don't ban Buckie".<ref>http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/hi/news/5035714.html</ref> Jamieson subsequently received correspondence from lawyers acting on behalf of J Chandler & Co., the [[Andover, Hampshire|Andover]]-based distributors of Buckfast. <ref>http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/1066/0011297.pdf</ref> A further consequence was that Buckfast sales increased substantially in the months following her comments.<ref name=autogenerated1 />
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[[Image:RHSFL2.JPG|right|thumb]]
Graduation rates in core courses have been rising as of 2003. However, reports of [[violence]] and [[crime]] are high with a large number of related in-school and out-of-school suspensions. Rutherford High School was named among the 500 best schools in America by a [[Newsweek]] article.


== Educational Programs ==
A further attack was made by [[Andy Kerr]], then the [[Scottish Executive]]'s Health Minister. In a radio interview on [[2006-09-23]] he described the drink as "an irresponsible drink in its own right" and a contributor to anti-social behaviour, and was in turn accused of showing "bad manners" and a "complete lack of judgement" by the distributors. <ref>[http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/politics.cfm?id=1410682006 Scotland on Sunday<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Kerr met with J Chandler & Co. to discuss ways of lessening the drink's impact on the west of Scotland, but the talks broke up without agreement. Both parties hoped to make further progress in the future.
===International Baccalaureate===
[[International Baccalaureate]] (IB) began its authorization on campus in 1992. Rutherford High School's IB Program serves as a Magnet Program for the Bay County School District. In the June 2, 2003, edition of [[Newsweek]] Magazine, Rutherford was named as one of the top high schools in the United States based on the quality of its college preparatory offerings. [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6362098/site/newsweek/page/7/]


The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is designed to meet the highest standards required of any high school student in the world. Successful completion of the Diploma Program earns the student a diploma recognized for university admission throughout the world, and for course credit and academic placement at over one thousand leading colleges and universities in the United States.
On [[2006-11-19]], [[Jack McConnell]], the then [[First Minister of Scotland]], entered the fray stating that Buckfast is not only particularly attractive to young people for the aforementioned reasons, but had become a "a badge of pride amongst those who are involved in antisocial behaviour." <ref>[http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=1715022006&bad=178112 The Scotsman<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> A spokesperson for J Chandler & Co accused the Executive of trying to blame the drinks industry to avoid having to deal with the actual individuals involved in antisocial behaviour.


The IB Diploma Program is a system of syllabi and examinations based on the idea that the general education at the upper secondary level should encompass the development of all the main powers of the mind through which the student interprets, modifies, and enjoys his/her environment.
The [[monk]]s of [[Buckfast Abbey]] and their distribution partners strenuously deny that their product is particularly harmful, saying that it is responsibly and legally enjoyed by the great majority of purchasers. They also point out that the areas identified with its acute misuse have been economically deprived for decades, and that Buckfast represents less than one percent of the total alcohol sales in these places.<ref name=autogenerated2 />.


IB Classes (11th and 12th grade) are offered in six concurrent academic areas, '''Language A1''': (First Language) including the study of selections from World Literature, '''Language B''': (Second Language) or second Language A, '''Individuals and Societies''' (Social Sciences), '''Experimental Sciences''', '''Mathematics''', and '''The Arts and Electives'''. Pre-IB courses are also offered in all subject areas for 9th and 10th grade.[http://www.bayschools.com/rhs/ibprogram.htm]
==Ingredients==
* Red wine based aperitif
* [[Sodium glycerophosphate]]
* [[Di-potassium monohydrogen phosphate|Dipotassium phosphate]], a protein stabiliser
* [[Caffeine]]<ref name=autogenerated2 /> (37.5mg/100ml{{Fact|date=April 2008}})
* [[Disodium phosphate]], a stabliser and emulsifer.
* [[Vanillin]] (not present in the 'brown bottle' variant sold in the [[Republic of Ireland]])


Rutherford's IB Coordinator: '''Mrs. Karen T. Brown'''
== In popular culture ==


=== Personal Education Plan Curriculum ===
Buckfast and the surrounding culture in [[Glasgow]] is referenced in the song "A Bottle of Buckie" by American band [[Ted Leo and the Pharmacists]] on their 2007 album ''[[Living With the Living]]''.
'''PEP''' (Personal Educational Plans) was initiated in 1994. '''PEPs''' are career-oriented curriculum arrangements that are geared to the personal needs of each student. Rutherford High has undertaken a program designed to help students explore career goals. At the heart of every student’s personal education plan are the “core” courses which are required for graduation and/or college entrance. By choosing a '''PEP''', students will focus on specific career-oriented courses with teachers interested in that career to advise and oversee the students’ progress toward graduation.


Each student’s schedule within a '''PEP''' could vary somewhat depending on the specific career being prepared, the student’s interests and abilities. Most programs are designed for a two or three year curriculum, some '''PEP''' courses involve off-campus laboratory training offered at '''Tom P. Haney Center'''. Juniors may be involved in half day programs and seniors in whole day programs. ''Gold Seal Vocational Scholar'' and ''Florida Academic Scholar'' endorsements are also available.
==References==
{{reflist}}


'''PEP''' Programs listed:
==See also==
* Aerospace Institute
*[[Bum wine]]
* Aquaquest
*[[Jabol]]
* Business Technology
* Cottage Industries/Small Business
* Communications Technology
* Culinary Arts
* Engineering and Technology
* General Career Education
* Health Occupations
* International Studies
* Law Enforcement Careers
* Marketing and Business Ownership
* People Helping Professions
* Rutherford Academy of Music
* Sports Related Occupations
* Visual Arts


===Communications Technology===
==External links==

* [http://www.buckfast.org.uk/site.php?use=tonic Buckfast Abbey's page on their tonic wine]
Also known as ComTech, Rutherford's Communications Technology course consists of classes that teach students how to use many computer programs such as Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and Adobe Premier. In addition to these program based courses, Comtech also has some core classes such as English and History. These classes however take a different approach to teaching the students. The ComTech curriculum is built around technology, thus many, if not all, of the classwork and lessons are built around programs such as Microsoft's Powerpoint, Excel, and Word.
* [http://www.bumwine.com/others.html Bumwine: Other wines]

== Student Life ==
=== List of Student Organizations ===
* [[AFJROTC]]
* Academic Team
* Anchor Club
* Anime Club
* Aries (Yearbook)
* Avatar
* Band
* [[National Beta Club]]
* [[National Honor Society]],
* Cheerleading
* [[Choir]]
* ComTech (Communications Technology)
* [[DECA (organization)]] (Distributive Education Clubs of America)
* Etude (Band Organization)
* [[FBLA-PBL]] Future Business Leaders of America
* FCA ([[Fellowship of Christian Athletes]])
* FEA
* Film Society
* Golden Girls
* [[HOSA]] (Health Occupations Students of America)
* IBSC (International Baccalaureate Student Council)
* [[International Thespian Society]]
* I.S.L.A.M. Club
* [[Key Club]]
* Law Club
* [[Mu Alpha Theta]] (Mathematics Honor Society)
* Rampage (School Newspaper)
* RSGA ([[Student Government Association]])
* Science Club
* Spanish Club
* SWAT ([[Students Working Against Tobacco]])
* WRAM (School News & TV)

==School uniforms==
Students at the school are required to wear [[school uniforms]].<ref>http://www.bay.k12.fl.us/departments/Portals/24/Revised%20uniform%20policy%205-8-07.doc</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}
* [http://www.ibo.org IB program homepage]


== External links ==
{{wines}}
* [http://www.bayschools.com/rhs Rutherford Home Page]
* [http://www.rutherfordsga.com RSGA Website]
* [http://www.classreport.org/usa/fl/panama_city/rhs Rutherford Alumni site]


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[[Category:Patent medicines]]
[[Category:Wine cocktails]]


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Rutherford High School
Location
Map
Springfield
,
FL

USA
Information
TypePublic High School
Motto"Knowledge Brings Fear"
Established1961
School districtBay District Schools
PrincipalMichael R. Kennedy
Faculty100+
Number of students1,755
Color(s)Black and Gold
MascotRam
NicknameRambunctious
NewspaperRampage
YearbookAries
Websitewww.bayschools.com/rhs
For the high school in New Jersey, see Rutherford High School (New Jersey).

Rutherford High School is a public high school in Springfield, Florida, United States.

The school, which describes itself as the "Home of the Rams" and is a part of the Bay District Schools, opened its doors in 1961 as the second high school in Bay County. The school held its first graduation ceremony in 1964. The school was accredited by the SACS in 1963. In 2006, Rutherford had a student population of 1,755 students.

Overview

Rutherford High School offers many opportunities to its students. Rutherford is host to a chapter of the International Baccalaureate program, Health Occupations Specialist Academy (HOSA), and the Communications and Technology Academy (Com/Tech). In addition, Advanced Placement, dual-enrolled, and honors level courses are available for all students. Extracurricular activities include sports, service clubs, and many other student organizations. Rutherford offers more themed academies than any of the other schools in Bay County.

Rutherford is also known for the quality of its musical instruction. "The Pride" has earned 40 consecutive 'Superior' ratings from the Florida Bandmasters Association under the direction of Mr. Rodney Dasinger. Mr. Dasinger, better known to his students as Mr."D", flirted with retirement at the end of the 07-08 school year, but decided to come back for the 08-09 School Year.

School Grades

Rutherford High School had consistently been ranked a "B" or "C" grade school under Florida's A++ Plan, the school's 2006-2007 score was "D".[1] The school's current theme is "Whatever it takes!" with the aim of being ranked an "A" school and raising the achievement levels of all students in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act.

School Statistics

Graduation rates in core courses have been rising as of 2003. However, reports of violence and crime are high with a large number of related in-school and out-of-school suspensions. Rutherford High School was named among the 500 best schools in America by a Newsweek article.

Educational Programs

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate (IB) began its authorization on campus in 1992. Rutherford High School's IB Program serves as a Magnet Program for the Bay County School District. In the June 2, 2003, edition of Newsweek Magazine, Rutherford was named as one of the top high schools in the United States based on the quality of its college preparatory offerings. [1]

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is designed to meet the highest standards required of any high school student in the world. Successful completion of the Diploma Program earns the student a diploma recognized for university admission throughout the world, and for course credit and academic placement at over one thousand leading colleges and universities in the United States.

The IB Diploma Program is a system of syllabi and examinations based on the idea that the general education at the upper secondary level should encompass the development of all the main powers of the mind through which the student interprets, modifies, and enjoys his/her environment.

IB Classes (11th and 12th grade) are offered in six concurrent academic areas, Language A1: (First Language) including the study of selections from World Literature, Language B: (Second Language) or second Language A, Individuals and Societies (Social Sciences), Experimental Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts and Electives. Pre-IB courses are also offered in all subject areas for 9th and 10th grade.[2]

Rutherford's IB Coordinator: Mrs. Karen T. Brown

Personal Education Plan Curriculum

PEP (Personal Educational Plans) was initiated in 1994. PEPs are career-oriented curriculum arrangements that are geared to the personal needs of each student. Rutherford High has undertaken a program designed to help students explore career goals. At the heart of every student’s personal education plan are the “core” courses which are required for graduation and/or college entrance. By choosing a PEP, students will focus on specific career-oriented courses with teachers interested in that career to advise and oversee the students’ progress toward graduation.

Each student’s schedule within a PEP could vary somewhat depending on the specific career being prepared, the student’s interests and abilities. Most programs are designed for a two or three year curriculum, some PEP courses involve off-campus laboratory training offered at Tom P. Haney Center. Juniors may be involved in half day programs and seniors in whole day programs. Gold Seal Vocational Scholar and Florida Academic Scholar endorsements are also available.

PEP Programs listed:

  • Aerospace Institute
  • Aquaquest
  • Business Technology
  • Cottage Industries/Small Business
  • Communications Technology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Engineering and Technology
  • General Career Education
  • Health Occupations
  • International Studies
  • Law Enforcement Careers
  • Marketing and Business Ownership
  • People Helping Professions
  • Rutherford Academy of Music
  • Sports Related Occupations
  • Visual Arts

Communications Technology

Also known as ComTech, Rutherford's Communications Technology course consists of classes that teach students how to use many computer programs such as Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and Adobe Premier. In addition to these program based courses, Comtech also has some core classes such as English and History. These classes however take a different approach to teaching the students. The ComTech curriculum is built around technology, thus many, if not all, of the classwork and lessons are built around programs such as Microsoft's Powerpoint, Excel, and Word.

Student Life

List of Student Organizations

School uniforms

Students at the school are required to wear school uniforms.[2]

References

  1. ^ "2006-2007 School Grades" (.xls). Florida Department of Education. Retrieved 2007-11-22.
  2. ^ http://www.bay.k12.fl.us/departments/Portals/24/Revised%20uniform%20policy%205-8-07.doc

External links

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