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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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Photo of student filling out the 2024-25 FAFSA form. Assistance from administrators in filling out the FAFSA form will be given during the FAFSA Frenzy, on Jan. 25 in the RBHS Media Center.

RBHS to hold annual FAFSA Frenzy

Maya Bensaoud, Staff Writer January 25, 2024

RBHS will hold their annual FAFSA Frenzy Jan. 25 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Media Center. The purpose of the event is to aid senior families in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid...

A student plays euphonium during class in preparation for the MMEA performance on Thursday, Jan. 25 at Lake of the Ozarks.

Preview: RBHS Chamber Orchestra, Wind Symphony to perform at 2024 Missouri Music Educators Association

Ema Iwasaki January 24, 2024

RBHS Chamber Orchestra and Wind Symphony will perform at the 86th annual Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) Conference at Margaritaville Resort in Lake of the Ozarks. Both ensembles were selected...

RBHS student parking pass displayed on dashboard. Starting Jan. 29 RBHS parking passes will become available to sophomores to purchase.

RBHS sophomores now eligible to buy parking passes

Maya Bensaoud, Staff Writer January 20, 2024

In contrast to the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, RBHS administrators are now allowing sophomores to purchase parking passes. They are available for purchase in the activities office. RBHS...

During the City Council Meeting on Jan. 16, the audience raised their hands to show support for a ceasefire. Later that night, Mayor Buffaloe signed a proclamation calling for a ceasefire.

Mayor Buffaloe signs proclamation in support of ceasefire in Israel-Palestine, community members express their support

Shubha Gautam, Co-editor-in-chief January 17, 2024

Mayor Barbara Buffaloe signed a proclamation calling for a permanent ceasefire in Israel-Palestine Jan. 16, 2024. It additionally advocates for the release of all hostages taken due to the conflict and...

The RBHS Show Choir members strike their final pose concluding their City Lights opening performance on Jan. 11. This pose marks the end of the song Candle in the Wind/Saturday Night by Elton John featuring soloist Reid Fairlamb (11).

RBHS Show Choir premieres City Lights performance on Jan. 11

Bailey Blackburn, Photo Editor January 15, 2024

The RBHS Show Choir debuted their City Lights performance on Jan. 11 in the RBHS PAC. Featuring songs by notorious British artists such as Led Zepplin, Adele, and Elton John, the City Lights performance...

Camryn Coleman (12) performs her solo for the City Lights Show Choir performance. The City Lights performance is set to take place Jan. 11. in the RBHS PAC.

RBHS Show Choir to premiere 2024 performance Jan. 11

Emily Weigand, Staff Writer January 10, 2024

Alluding to the 1960s British Invasion of music, referring to British domination of music charts in the U.S., this year’s performance is themed “London Town Tour.” In contrast to last season’s...

Donation bucket sits outside of the Activities Office.

Global Issues hosts donation drive for City of Refuge

Jenna Lin, Staff Writer December 18, 2023

RBHS Global Issues Club is hosting a “Merry Christmas” donation drive until Dec. 21.  Items will be dropped off in buckets located near the Activities Office and North Commons. All donations from...

Posters around RBHS for student trip in 2025 to Eastern Europe and South Africa.

New trip opportunities available for RBHS students

Ema Iwasaki, A&E Editor December 15, 2023

Registration for  new 2025 summer trips have begun; RBHS teachers Ben Schirmer and Megan Klukowski will lead the trips to Eastern Europe and South Africa, organized by the non-CPS affiliated Education...

Photo of the Christmas tree outside of the Shelter gardens.

Free holiday events hosted within Columbia community

Sophie Connell, News Editor December 14, 2023

The holiday season brings plenty of cheerful activities to Columbia, many of which are free to the community. Shelter Gardens will host a “Winter Wonderland” Christmas lights show from Friday, Dec....

Educators advocating for safe schools protest on the side of the road prior to the board meeting on Dec 11.

Board of Education holds meeting, teacher’s union protests

Zay Yontz, Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2023

The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education (BOE) held its monthly meeting Dec. 11. The BOE’s agenda allocated time for people to address policy concerns. Two speakers shared policy proposals...

Lynnlee Maze (11) dances alongside Campbell Allen (11) on Dec. 7. at the boys varsity basketball game.

Bruin Girls start competition season

Sophie Connell, News Editor December 11, 2023

The RBHS Bruin Girls began their competition season with the Yvonne Cole Invitational competition at Lindbergh High School Dec 2., then shortly after competed at the Kansas City (KC) Classic at Liberty...

City of Refuge hosted holiday market

City of Refuge hosted holiday market

Ryan Tunks, Staff Writer December 11, 2023

The City of Refuge held its first ever holiday market Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at 10 N. Garth Ave. The event featured over 40 vendors with a variety of different items for sale. The market ...

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