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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

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Debate team nabs win, looks up to older leaders

Debate team nabs win, looks up to older leaders

Harsh Singh December 15, 2014

Among 21 teams, the Bruin debate team placed first at the Mexico Annual War of the Words. While there, juniors Shray Kumar and Matthew Vincent placed first in their divisions, Dec. 6. Vincent said the...

Senior Alain Chen comes first at Excellence in Mathematics Contest

Senior Alain Chen comes first at Excellence in Mathematics Contest

Harsh Singh November 7, 2014

While people were enjoying a Saturday filled with college football, the math club at RBHS headed to St. Louis, Missouri to compete at the Excellence in Mathematics contest. Two of the five Bruins who competed...

Since March 2008, the Lady Bruins first trip to the state tournament, RBHS has claimed six district championships and three state titles. The 2014 Lady Bruins have accounted for half of the district crowns and two straight state championships. RBHS will attempt to make it three when they start the Final Four tonight at Mizzou Arena, 5:10pm. They face St. Joseph’s Academy.
photo by Maribeth Eiken

Girls basketball begins quest for fourth straight title

Harsh Singh November 6, 2014

In 2012, the Bruin girls basketball team won its second state title in school history against the Blue Spring Wildcats. A year later, RBHS defended its state title after a narrow 45-38 win against St....

photo by Devesh Kumar

Eating breakfast delivers food fuel for focus

Harsh Singh November 4, 2014

Almost 10 percent of Americans skip breakfast each day, according to a survey by the the NPD Group. Of the 10 percent who omit the morning meal, eight percent do so because they don’t have enough time. Missing...

Tech specialists work here today to optimize CPS wireless network

Tech specialists work here today to optimize CPS wireless network

Harsh Singh November 3, 2014

There were more than 20 technology specialists in the RBHS media center today hoping to fix an ongoing problem with the CPS wireless network.  RBHS media specialist Dennis Murphy said this had to take...

Debate plans to build on past success for new school year

Debate plans to build on past success for new school year

Harsh Singh August 29, 2014

Last year, seniors Sara Ashbaugh and Whitney Cravens led by example for the RBHS debate team after qualifying for the national tournament. Now, being without the two talented debaters, team captains Michael...

Freshman Keerthivaas Premkumar hits a forehand during a meet against Hickman.
Photo by Catherine Howser

Boys tennis takes loss against Rockhurst as motivation

Harsh Singh June 4, 2014

It wasn't a long time ago when the RBHS boys tennis team used to boast a lineup with two D-1 athletes in Ford Zitsch and Jack Fay. Those were the days when the Bruins won state quite comprehensively beating...

Technology at RBHS to go through multiple changes during summer

Technology at RBHS to go through multiple changes during summer

Harsh Singh June 4, 2014

Starting from June 20, Columbia Public Schools will be going through a summer project comprising many changes in technology. These changes will help bring on a  more efficient workplace for the teachers...

Senior C.J. Ardini throws a ground ball to first base during practice.
Photo by Maribeth Eiken

Baseball falls to CBC

Harsh Singh May 11, 2014

After a 3-0 win against Blue Springs South, the Bruins baseball team hosted CBC looking to improve on their overall record in the season. Junior Chandler Wyatt was on the mound for RBHS on a hot, windy...

Photo by Bri Arnett

Girls soccer falls to Helias in tournament finale

Harsh Singh April 27, 2014

After a tough defeat to Lee's Summit West two days ago, the Lady Bruins soccer team were ready to face Helias Catholic on Saturday, April 26 in their final game of the Jeff City tournament. In warm, windy...

Hand-washing a vital, often neglected health practice

Hand-washing a vital, often neglected health practice

Harsh Singh March 27, 2014

When junior Alp Kahveci was young, he always saw his parents wash their hands before eating food. His parents told him to do the same thing, but he ignored them thinking it was a waste of time. However,...

Guns necessary to deter violence

Guns necessary to deter violence

Harsh Singh March 13, 2014

Two weeks ago, a gunman entered a mall in Maryland with explosives and a gun, killing two workers and killing himself as well. One response to the shooting would be to blame guns. However, if the government...

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