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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

Teresa Brooks walks the halls of RBHS. Photo by Camryn Devore

A Q&A with Teresa Brooks, the first female student body president at RBHS

Will Cover March 1, 2020
Teresa Brooks, who works at the University of Missouri hospital system in patient access and revenue, was the first female student body president at RBHS.
Country vs. City spirit day

Country vs. City spirit day

Camryn DeVore February 26, 2020
Today's theme was Country vs. City where people were asked to dress as if they were from the city or the country. Many students took the opportunity to show school spirit and dressed in their idea of a country or city outfit.
Bet Menen, junior

Bet Menen, junior

Camryn DeVore February 25, 2020
In celebration of Black History Month, junior Bet Menen answers questions regarding race in America, RBHS and how to address racism.
Photo by Sarah Mosteller

Materialistic principles drive consumer habits

Bailey Stover February 13, 2020
Dr. Marsha Richins, a professor in the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri — Columbia, has published numerous journal articles on the subjects of materialism, consumer values and social comparison. She said America’s emphasis on one’s acquisition of material possessions is by no means unique to the country, though the pervasiveness of its materialistic tendencies does make it distinct from other cultures. 
Oluwafunminiyi Ogungbade, senior

Oluwafunminiyi Ogungbade, senior

Camryn DeVore February 11, 2020
In celebration of Black History Month, senior Oluwafunminiyi Ogungbade answers questions regarding race in America, RBHS and how to address racism.
RBHS Recruits: Episode 1 Will Norris

RBHS Recruits: Episode 1 “Will Norris”

Camryn DeVore January 24, 2020
In senior Camryn DeVore's first ever "RBHS Recruits" podcast episode she speaks with senior Will Norris on his commitment to play football for Mizzou.
Sophomore point guard Averi Kroenke looks down the court for teammates to pass to and begin the play. Kroenke is in her second year on the varsity squad. Photo by Camryn DeVore.

Girls’ basketball wins regular season game against Ozark High School

Maddie Orr January 13, 2020
As the warm-up buzzer approached double zeroes, basketballs found solace in a container, and girls from the two teams gathered on opposite sides of the green and gold court to shake out their final nerves. The Lady Bruins stood with the whole arena to honor the national anthem, each of them drumming the rhythm of the familiar beat on the shoulder of their teammate in front of them. Then, their beloved head girls’ basketball coach Jill Nagel rallied the team one last time and watched as tip-off commenced the Jan. 9 game against Ozark High School.
An eye opener: Senior Daphneé Brown pokes her head out of the milky bath to gaze into the camera. The glistening blue of her eyes was in clear contrast with the muted reds, whites and greens in her surroundings. Photo by Camryn DeVore.

Minimalism brings unobtrusive beauty

Camryn DeVore December 22, 2019
I started with highly filtered versions of posed photos on the automatic setting of a camera. One of my first models was Daphnee Brown.
Exploring querencia through the day

Exploring querencia through the day

Camryn DeVore November 22, 2019
Walk through the day in the life with photo editor Camryn DeVore as she talks about her querencia and where she found it.
on removing Instagram likes

on removing Instagram likes

Maddie Orr November 21, 2019
The popular social media app Instagram recently removed like count from posts. Now, only the account owner can view their personal likes on each post.
Ella Schouten pitches to Battle High School Oct. 18. Photo by Ana Manzano.

Softball makes history, goes to final 4 tomorrow

Camryn DeVore October 31, 2019
The Bruin’s displayed their powerful offensive ability Monday Oct. 28 at the softball quarterfinal game against Francis Howell Central High School (FHCHS).
Memories bring creative inspiration

Memories bring creative inspiration

Camryn DeVore October 18, 2019
Oblivion can bring an overwhelming feeling as the word hits one's ears. As the connotation of the word has long since carried a heavy meaning. The word is a sudden reminder that one day my name will fade away, a realization of family names already forgotten.
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