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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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Whitworth sports a pair of bright yellow tights after losing a bet over fantasy football. Photo by Patrick Smith

Style of the Week: Nick Whitworth

Lauren Puckett December 18, 2012

While I was eating lunch the other day, the southside hallway exploded in laughter. Senior Alyssa Sykuta came sprinting down the ramp and nearly skidded along the tile as she stopped by me. "Lauren,"...

Emerald Regiment takes fifth in first competition

Alyssa Sykuta September 23, 2012

After an early morning and two-hour bus ride Saturday, Sept. 22, the members of the Emerald Regiment huddled in their instrument sections, praying, wishing each other good luck and mumbling to each other,...

Band directors determine 2012-2013 Emerald Regiment drum majors

Nomin-Erdene Jagdagdorj May 16, 2012

  In band this week, musicians from both the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band practiced together for their performances at graduation Saturday and at the Memorial Day parade in two weeks. Though...

Ice cream of the future on sale outside of commons

Alyssa Sykuta May 2, 2012

Half of Dippin' Dots sales go back to school If you walk outside the doors of the main commons right now, the creamy, cold taste of Dippin’ Dots will be at the tip of your tastebuds. Dippin' Dots will...

Band holds second round of auditions

Alyssa Sykuta May 1, 2012

With the school year is drawing to a close, the RBHS band program is already focused on the year ahead. As 42 seniors leave the program this May, juniors and sophomores must step up to fill the big shoes...

Saxophone player inspires new angle to anthem

Saxophone player inspires new angle to anthem

Alyssa Sykuta January 18, 2012

“At this time if you are able, please stand for the performance of our national anthem, performed today by Rock Bridge junior, Kaleb Jacks.” A hush comes over the crowd of fans anticipating the beginning...

War in Iraq officially declared finished

Alyssa Sykuta December 16, 2011

An astonishing $800 billion later, the war in Iraq is officially finished. With the lowering of the flag of command from the Iraqi capital of Baghdad  Thursday, Dec. 15, America declared the conclusion...

Juniors Ben Bergstorm and Kaleb Jacks and senior Joe Tesoro perform as members of the Jazz Ensemble. These three also play saxophone in the concert bands. Photo by Rena Rong.

Band readies for concert Tuesday

Alyssa Sykuta December 12, 2011

For band students, an A day does not start out with textbooks. The day doesn’t start with a lecture, or equations or experiments. Three minutes after the bell rings to mark the beginning of first hour,...

A clean problem: The new allergen policy attempts to control the risks associated with many cleaning materials in use.

CPS policy aims to curb allergic reactions

Alyssa Sykuta November 2, 2011

Columbia Public Schools adopted a Student Allergy Prevention and Response policy in hopes of creating an effective system to prevent and respond to allergic reactions efficiently. According to the policy...

CPS adopts suicide prevention policy

Alyssa Sykuta November 2, 2011

Sophomore Maribeth Eiken woke up Oct. 3, 2009 in a broken world. Eiken’s brother and a former RBHS football player, Stuart Eiken, had been found hanging by the neck at a water pumping station near McBaine...

An international community: Isaac Carbello, Law El Doe and Asad Asif are three of RBHS’ 52 English Language Learners, part of the reason students here are interested in international issues. These boys discuss customs in Lilia Ben-Ayed’s class.

International clubs begin with community interaction

Alyssa Sykuta September 22, 2011
Two new clubs in RBHS feature connections on a global scale and teaching students how to become better members of a global community.
Lighting it up: Kelly Sports Properties raised funds to upgrade the RBHS football field with a new scoreboard, which provides local businesses with new options for advertising. Photo by Muhammad Al-Rawi

Scoreboard provides financial boost

Alyssa Sykuta September 21, 2011
After one year of planning, new scoreboards stand on the football fields of both RBHS and HHS thanks to a district partnership with Kelly Sports Properties.
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