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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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Nine RBHS seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Nine RBHS seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Jenna Liu September 9, 2015

This morning, nine RBHS seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists, Interim Principal Cathy Ritter confirmed. Seniors who received this honor took the PSAT in October of their junior year and scored...

Boys tennis repeats as sectional champions

Boys tennis repeats as sectional champions

Derek Wang May 23, 2015

Playing two duals in one day at sectionals, the Bruin tennis team advanced to their 14th straight Final Four with wins over Springfield Central and Glendale. Easily defeating Springfield Central  5-0,...

Bruins overcome deficit, improve to 4-0 on season

Bruins overcome deficit, improve to 4-0 on season

Derek Wang April 9, 2015

In the 22nd minute of the game, it was not looking good for the Bruins, who had just allowed two goals in two minutes, trailing 2-0 against Quincy (IL). However, Quincy would not score again for the remaining...

Girls soccer begins season with close win over Helias

Girls soccer begins season with close win over Helias

Derek Wang March 20, 2015

The RBHS girls soccer team kicked off its season with a thriller against Helias High School. Unlike last year however, the Bruins defeated the Crusaders in the penalty shootout with a score of 2-2 (2-1...

RBHS travels to district tournament

RBHS travels to district tournament

Derek Wang February 13, 2015

[heading size="16" margin="10"]Bruins have 3 wrestlers in top state rankings[/heading]Following a loss to Moberly, the RBHS wrestling team will travel to Jefferson City to participate in the district tournament....

State Rep. introduces bill to lower Missouri voting age to 16

State Rep. introduces bill to lower Missouri voting age to 16

Derek Wang January 30, 2015

Democratic Rep. Karla May of Missouri District 84, located in St. Louis, proposed a bill that would lower the voting age in Missouri to 16 years old in December. If the bill becomes law, current freshmen...

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Foreign exchange programs offer opportunities, education

Derek Wang December 21, 2014

Every year, students from all over the world come to RBHS to learn about American culture. RBHS Guidance Director Betsy Jones said that on average, CPS will host seven exchange students. Each student...

Freshman Don Hammers sprawls on his Kirksville opponent in a match at 195 pounds. Photo by Abby Blitz.

Wrestling survives tough weekend

Derek Wang December 17, 2014

This weekend the Bruin wrestling team made the 30-minute trek south to Helias High School to compete in the annual Missouri Duals. The Missouri Duals consist of 14 teams divided into two preliminary...

photo by Madelyn Stewart

New elementary school opens space for increasing population

Derek Wang December 15, 2014

In May 2016, Columbia Public Schools will open a new elementary school. Located in southwest Columbia, CPS will have to adjust the boundaries of its six other elementary schools in order to fit the school...

Junior Sophie Cunningham blocks a player from Jefferson City. The Lady Bruins defeated the Lady Jays 54-24 tonight in the District Semi-Finals.

Girls basketball bounces past Battle

Derek Wang December 13, 2014

With a scoring run of 27-9 during the first quarter, the Bruin girls basketball team took the early lead against Battle High School and never lose it. RBHS would go on to win 62-28, clinching their fourth...

RBHS places fifth at tourney; 3 Bruins claim individual crowns

RBHS places fifth at tourney; 3 Bruins claim individual crowns

Derek Wang December 10, 2014

Last season the Bruins wrestling team graduated four seniors. Those four seniors had combined for 10 state medals, six state finals appearances, and two individual state titles. Last weekend, in the Parkway...

The seniors arrive for their Powder Puff football game against the juniors. Photo by Renata Williams.

Annual Powderpuff competition entertains, raises funds

Derek Wang December 4, 2014

With a roar, the junior sideline celebrated as junior Molly Klein sprinted past the senior defense and scored the go ahead touchdown, giving the juniors a 20-16 lead. The seniors would eventually lose...

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