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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

With morning sunlight illuminating her face, junior Halle Paulus rests her eyes while leaning against a tree in Rock Bridge State Park Sept. 15. Halle Paulus enjoyed being in front of the camera for once, as opposed to taking the picture as she usually does. She said her favorite part of the day was wandering the park trails searching for a place to shoot, with Ariana Grande playing from her phone speakers. Photo by Turner DeArmond.

Laughter, light create comfortable environment

Turner DeArmond October 1, 2019

I awoke to the sun breaking through my blinds, pressing against my eyelids and casting a red glow onto my retinas. I sighed and supposed that, with the timing and angle of the sun, something must want...

Striving to pose naturally

Striving to pose naturally

Camryn DeVore September 23, 2019

“Get the one where I am laughing.” "I can’t be looking at the camera; it's supposed to be candid.” “Let’s fake smile and look at each other.” These are the comments every time I dare offer...

Keeping things natural in a digital world

Keeping things natural in a digital world

Sarah Mosteller September 23, 2019
Social media warps our views of what's natural. Here's what happens when we choose not to filter what the eye and the camera see.
Successful snapshot strengthens self-confidence

Successful snapshot strengthens self-confidence

Ana Manzano September 21, 2019

During the summer my friends and I went to Capen Park, partially to hang out, but mainly so that I could learn how to photograph portraits. I got to the spot where I wanted to take the photos, I noticed...

Friendship, flexibility fuel fever dream photography

Friendship, flexibility fuel fever dream photography

Sophia Eaton September 14, 2019
After an unforeseen turn of events, photographer Sophia Eaton made the best of her new situation to capture a fever dream image of a nearby lightening storm.
Festive Friday spreads holiday cheer

Festive Friday spreads holiday cheer

Maya Bell December 16, 2018
On Friday Dec. 14, StuCo hosted Festive Friday to encourage holiday cheer. Members dressed in holiday sweaters and handed out candy canes at each entrance.
Both foot and car traffic whizzes through the streets of downtown Columbia during the two hours of the festival.
Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

Living Windows 2018 kick starts holiday season

George Frey December 9, 2018

Every year on Dec. 7, downtown Columbia brings in thousands of locals and tourists for the Living Windows celebration. Where the various merchants on  9th Street and Broadway showcase their quirky styles...

Senior forward Quintin Liddle hugs his teammate, junior midfielder Preston Fancher, after the game. Liddle was emotional when the final whistle blew, realizing he had just finished his final game as a Bruin. [This game meant] everything, Liddle said. And thats it.

Soccer falls to Lee’s Summit at sectionals

Allie Pigg November 11, 2018
After a hard-fought game, the boys' soccer season ended at sectionals.
IN STITCHES:
Sophomore Owen Dack wears an Eeyore onesie, and drew stitches across his face to represent the stuffed nature of the character. Theres this theory that the characters in Winnie the Pooh represent the seven deadly sins and different types of mental illnesses, and Eeyore is depression.
Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

The many faces of Halloween

George Frey October 31, 2018

Oct. 31. To some, it’s just an average day, but for others it is a chance for them to showcase their self expression in various forms of costumes. From mimes to Steve from Blue’s Clues, various RBHS...

Various students sit at a dining room table, complete with prop food, as a tour group passes by. The performance involved taking an actor who was put into the tour, and tying them down to a chair with them screaming.
Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

Haunted house brings large crowds, laughter, screams

George Frey October 28, 2018

On the evening of Saturday, Oct. 27, RBHS’ Drama Club hosted its fourth annual haunted house. Along with the fall carnival taking place outside the Performing Arts Center (PAC) lobby, the haunted house...

During the second half of the game v. FZS sophomore Jeremiah Johnson passes the ball off in hopes of a second goal. Jeremiah played a key offensive piece during last nights game. He was able to move the ball, and helped the Bruins stay on the offensive.

RBHS defeats Ft. Zumwalt South in dropping temperatures

Camryn DeVore October 16, 2018
Despite the frigid weather, the RBHS boys' soccer team was able to be the first and last to score ultimately defeating Ft. Zumwalt South.
The 2018 Homecoming Court waits for the halftime announcement Oct. 12. Senior Moy Zhong was crowned queen. Photo by Maya Bell.

A night of celebration: Last football home game

Maya Bell October 14, 2018
The night ended in a victory over Helias Catholic High School with a final score of [52-28].
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