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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

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The Name Game: How Universities play prospective students

George Frey October 18, 2018
Universities are businesses, and high-level colleges market themselves using their name.
Science teacher Kerri Graham wears a farmer style thatched hat in her 4th block class to celebrate todays western theme. Photo by George Frey.

A peek at western day

George Frey October 12, 2018

n the final day of homecoming week, students and staff donned western attire for today's western movies theme. Outfits ranged from plaid shirts to ponchos. The homecoming queen will be announced during...

FOOTWORK: Senior Freddy Nene manages to control the ball as senior midfielder Jack Flink follows behind, as extra protection against De Smet. - Photo by George Frey.

Boys’ soccer team faces tough competition against De Smet Jesuit

George Frey October 6, 2018

Friday, Oct. 5, the RBHS boys’ soccer team faced off against De Smet Jesuit High School under bright lights on Bruin home turf. The game was filled with massive twists and turns, the two opponents battled...

Homeless Columbian James Allen sits on the corner of Broadway and 10th street in downtown Columbia asking for money. Photo by George Frey.

Columbia Public Schools opens eyes on homelessness

George Frey October 5, 2018

ALONE: Homeless senior citizen James Allan sits under the beating sun on the corner of 10th Street and Broadway, holding a sign which reads, ‘homeless please help,’ with a small plastic cup by his...

Veteran and street performer Nathan Hardesty preforms on the corner of 9th St. & Broadway. He plays the guitar, and came to Columbia from St. Louis in search of a new audience. Hardesty says that happiness is wherever we can find it, but sometimes you can just find it where you are standing, if you choose to.
Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

A diverse downtown

George Frey September 20, 2018

The city of Columbia was ranked in 2013 as the number four out of 10 best college towns, according to livability.com, “[Columbia] retains an artsy vibe that is equal parts to college quirk, Midwestern...

Stresses and struggles of gifted kids:

Stresses and struggles of gifted kids:

George Frey September 12, 2018

  According to the National Association for Gifted Children, 3.2 million students were in gifted programs in the United States during the 2011-2012 school year. In Columbia Public Schools, the name...

Rock Bridge bests Battle with a final score of 48-28

Rock Bridge bests Battle with a final score of 48-28

George Frey September 9, 2018

Friday night RBHS’ football team played against Battle High School and managed to win with a final score of 48-28, despite a driving rainstorm during the second half. As the players ran across the field,...

Freshman Anjali Ramesh serves during a match Friday, Aug. 24. Photo by George Frey/Bearing News

Girls’ tennis tournament kicks off season

George Frey August 26, 2018

On Aug. 24 and 25, girls’ varsity tennis team faced off against several schools, including St. Theresa’s Academy, Lee Summit West and John Burroughs. The tournament proved good for RBHS, with the team...

A truck stands on the edge of the collapsed Morandi Bridge on Aug. 15 in Genoa, Italy.
Photo by Antonio Calanni/The Associated Press

on Italian bridge collapse

George Frey August 24, 2018

Tuesday, Aug. 14, Italian  CCTV cameras capture the collapse of the massive Morandi Highway Bridge during a rainstorm. As reported by The Guardian Aug. 19, the search by Italian rescue authorities for...

Pamphlets on out-of-state schools stand quiet on a shelf in the RBHS guidance office.
Image by George Frey.

Student Loans: What we know, and is there a better solution?

George Frey May 17, 2018

It’s graduation and finally high school seniors have made it. Some even have been accepted into their dream school and will be leaving in the fall. Man, life can only get better from here. Overall, higher...

Special Education teacher Nita Cummings receiving recognition at the Flashback Assembly on April 27th.    Image by George Frey.

Retirees recount a lifetime of education

George Frey May 15, 2018

Teachers impact lives in extraordinary ways. They are guides, muses and catalysts for many to make a full effort in a given subject. A teacher’s job is not only to instruct but to connect with students,...

Junior Lexie Hayes prepares junior Bailey Long for the role of Lysistrata, which showcases Greek history.
Image by Catie Polo

Theatrical Showcase takes audiences on a Ride through Time

George Frey May 6, 2018

From the Old Testament to the hair loving 1970s, Advanced Acting and Musical Theatre students managed to combine various choreography, songs and character dialogues and monologues to showcase various periods...

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