The Intersection entertains kids with tie-dye
Yesterday we celebrated a successful year at the Intersection with a tie-dye extravaganza. It was gorgeous outside so we were able to go wild with all of the vibrant colors. The kids got to create masterpeices on socks and shirts. However, we accidently bought some really small shirts that wouldn’t fit anyone there. We [...]
RBRO wins Hero award
Tonight at a banquet at Stoney Creek Inn, the winners of the Columbia Daily Tribune’s Hero Awards were announced. RBRO was nominated for our work with The Intersection and was in the Youth Volunteer category along with Boy Scouts Troop 706, Mary Cleek, Madison Falcone and Cierra L. Nelson. The five core leaders for the [...]
Dodgeball tournament raises over $800 for the Intersection
Last Saturday, teachers and students alike gathered at the Christian Fellowship Church gym for a battle of epic proportions. The Intersection core group of RBRO was hosting their 2nd dodgeball tournament of the year in hopes of raising more money for the after-school program. We had nine teams participate this time, an increase over the [...]
Intersection core group nominated for Hero Award
RBRO recently received a letter from the Columbia Daily Tribune informing us that the Intersection core group had been nominated by Dana Battison, the founder of the Intersection, for the Hero Award. The Hero Awards are intended to recognize outstanding volunteers in the community. The nominees are all invited to a reception, which our five [...]
Global Issues fights HIV/AIDS
It’s been a busy semester so far for Global Issues! Most importantly, we picked a cause and an organization. The cause is HIV/AIDS prevention, and the organization is called Trail to a Cure. Once we decided we wanted to do something for HIV/AIDS prevention, we knew there would be a lot of incredible organizations that [...]
International Cultural Organization
International Cultural Organization is club that brings together international students and American students to learn about each other’ cultures. We play games and taste food from each of the club member’s nations. We learn about differences in religion, schooling, and daily life. The club helps to connect kids from all around the world! Teacher Sponsor: [...]
RBRO celebrates Valentine’s Day with the residents of Southampton
In addition to our Wednesday visit to the Southampton nursing home this week, the students involved in Wheelers and Dealers helped to make the residents’ Valentine’s Day a bit more special. Tuesday afternoon, about eight members got together after school and made 100 cards for the residents. It was a test of wit to come [...]
Army Ants finish the 2013 Base Level Robot
Army Ants has been making great progress on this year’s robot, and they are now three weeks into the build season. The Base Level Robot contains all the basic necessities to compete at the competition. It is still a work in progress and will be continually improved through the rest of our build season.
RBRO kicks off first semester
RBRO hit the ground running this year, holding our first volunteer event on the first day of second semester. We kicked things off with a trip to the Food Bank, packaging Cheerios for the Buddy Pack Program. The Intersection group has also kept busy. Their activities have included an egg drop competition and making pizza [...]
First meeting of the semester
Global Issues had our first meeting of the semester tonight from 7-8 p.m. in Room 224. Only old members of the club really had to come, since we mainly made posters to advertise next week’s meeting to make it really huge with lots of new people, but of course, new faces are always welcome at [...]
Army Ants kicks off the 2013 FRC Season
The Army Ants Robotics team has been preparing and waiting for months in anticipation of this year’s robotics season. For those who don’t know, Army Ants is part of an international organization called FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). FIRST was founded more than 20 years ago by the inventor of the [...]
Debate looks forward to new year
The Debate team adapted to many changes this year: a new coach, a new team and a new year. Yet with the numerous changes the team endured, the semester was still an exciting one. Debate is a club that combines a variety of skills into a competitive atmosphere: logic, reasoning, teamwork, collaboration, speaking and research [...]
Global Issues fights for Syrian relief
The figures coming out of Syria since early 2011 have been stunning — in the worst way possible. Now, over a year-and-a-half after the Syrian Revolution began, the death toll has begun the grim crawl past 45,000 (mostly civilians). The government has arrested tens of thousands more. Over 400,000 refugees are registered in neighboring countries, with [...]
EAC reflects on semester, looks at upcoming projects
So the year is obviously rolling to an end now that it’s Dec. 29, and I’m sure you’re all wondering what exactly EAC has done this year. Well unfortunately, since this is our charter year, first semester wasn’t incredibly successful. But I suppose it depends on your definition of success. In late September, we invited [...]
Teens start East African Coalition
East. Africa. Coalition. A name not known to many. But that’s what we want to change about it. I know what you’re thinking. East Africa Coalition? But, I’m not East African. Alas! You don’t have to be East African to join. In fact, none of the roughly 10 members (six of which are officers) are East [...]
RBRO’s Adopt-a-Resident program concludes with Christmas party
This winter Sophi Farid, one of the core leaders of RBRO’s Wheelers and Dealers, decided to start an Adopt-a-Resident program at Rock Bridge. She wanted to make the holidays special for the residents at South Hampton Nursing Home. Sophi asked students to “adopt a resident” by buying a Christmas gift for them. All of the [...]
RBRO helps create holiday memories at the Intersection
Over the past few weeks, RBRO has had lots of holiday fun with the kids at the Intersection. From candle making to a talent show, holiday spirit has been shared through many activities. One of the most exciting events was making gingerbread houses. Graham crackers, marshmallows, licorice and chocolate chips were the building materials of [...]
Rock Bridge Reaches Out
RBRO is Rock Bridge’s largest service club, made up of groups that span from playing cards with the elderly to cooking with kids, from making fleece blankets to cleaning up the community. Check out the various clubs in graphic form, and read interviews with a core leader from each. Click here to view the Rock [...]
RBRO partners with Tri Theta to spread holiday cheer
This afternoon, about 20 volunteers congregated in the RBHS cafeteria with one goal in mind: to share the Christmas spirit with children by stepping in as Santa’s helpers. For the past few years, RBHS has helped with the Letters from Santa program done by the University of Missouri-Columbia’s YMCA. The YMCA receives information from parents about [...]
Dodgeball tourney raises money for Intersection
Music by Bensound.com Video by Urmila Kutikkad On the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 10, teams of RBHS students and Intersection members gathered for an intense dodgeball tournament. Each team paid 50 dollars to play, and with a total of six teams, the tournament raised $300 for the Intersection, an “after-school and community program that RBRO [...]
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