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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

Haunted house scares the life into community

Haunted house scares the life into community

George Sarafianos October 20, 2013

On a breezy October night, chatter fills the air as people of all ages stand in line outside of Fearfest Haunted House. For some it is their first time at Fearfest. For others, the haunted house has become...

Sophomores take PLAN test

Sophomores take PLAN test

George Sarafianos October 15, 2013

Sophomores spent their first two class periods of the day taking a preliminary version of the ACT known as the PLAN test today. The Preliminary ACT offers sophomores the chance to see what taking the...

Welcoming a group of brand new teachers

Welcoming a group of brand new teachers

George Sarafianos October 8, 2013

Beginning the year with an addition that is larger than any among previous years, RBHS has rolled out the welcome wagon for 36 new members of faculty in order to replace both retired employees of RBHS,...

Columbia skateboarding reaches prominence with time and effort

Columbia skateboarding reaches prominence with time and effort

George Sarafianos October 1, 2013

In 1988, Christopher Bailey began riding a skateboard around on his bottom at the age of 13. Soon afterward he began to stand on his feet, and has since become co-owner of Parkside Skateshop, currently...

LOP teacher Quentin Mitchell proudly displays one of his original T-shirts. It states dont afraid to be you.

LOP teacher moonlights as clothing designer, business manager

George Sarafianos March 8, 2013

RBHS basketball Coach Quentin Mitchell types away at his computer in the Loss of Privilege room, furrowing his brow as accidental keystrokes slowed the progress of finishing his desired email. His large...

T/F brings artsy audiences, alienates some

T/F brings artsy audiences, alienates some

George Sarafianos March 2, 2013

Walking inside Cafe Berlin for the first time, I was immediately greeted by a volunteer. Her dyed black mullet and colorful tights alarmed me. I sat down in attempt to familiarize myself with my surroundings;...

Art by Richard Sapp

Operation Ivy

George Sarafianos February 22, 2013

Formed in 1987, Operation Ivy is often accredited with being one of the first bands to ever fall into the genre of “Ska-Punk," which is essentially a fast-paced reggae, mixed with hardcore punk. The...

Response to Armstrongs doping is out of proportion

Response to Armstrong’s ‘doping’ is out of proportion

George Sarafianos January 24, 2013

When I was in the third grade, we were taking a math test. I was never good at math, but I had studied and studied and studied and was confident. So that day, I walked into math as ready as could be...

Art by Richard Sapp

Minor Threat worthy of attention

George Sarafianos January 17, 2013

This week's band pick: Minor Threat Favorite Song: "Minor Threat" Being one of the most prominent hardcore punk bands of all time, Minor Threat, formed in 1980, and the D.C. based group were the pioneers...

StuCo hosts second annual Dance Marathon

StuCo hosts second annual Dance Marathon

George Sarafianos December 14, 2012

As another year rolls around at RBHS, so do the annual events that come with it. The second annual Dance Marathon is one that refuses to be swept under the rug. The event will take place on Dec. 14 and...

Junior Quinn Smith attempts to pin Kirksville opponent Branden Beeler Nov. 27. Smith won his match after three sets and won by major decision 9-1. Photo by Kaitlyn Marsh

Wrestling copes with loss in match

George Sarafianos December 12, 2012

The varsity wrestling team lost tonight to Staley and Park Hill. Bruin wrestlers said the defeat was particularly frustrating  because they did not live up to their own expectations. “I did horrible,”...

New clubs help students get involved, make connections

New clubs help students get involved, make connections

George Sarafianos October 25, 2012

Every year as new students filter into RBHS, not only does the population of students increase, but also the amount of clubs. They range from academic, to athletic, clubs at RBHS are as diverse as its...

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