Yesterday’s assembly was an emotional roller coaster. It featured five Bruin of my Life awards, a preview of The Drowsy Chaperone, recognition for student excellence in fine arts, athletics and academics, as well as a series of testimonials from soldiers, veterans and relatives of members of the U.S. Armed Forces, an introduction of Compassion-In-Action’s chain of kindness, an intense game of student-teacher “Hungry-Hungry Hippos,” and a video of students sharing what they are thankful for.

With Veterans Day approaching Nov.11, this week many Young Republican leaders raised money for Honor Flight, “a non-profit organization dedicated to providing veterans with honor and closure,” according to their website.

The Second Annual Honor Flight Fundraising competition has been going for a week now in Columbia Public Schools. Competing against the Jefferson City Public School district, RBHS aims to  to raise the...

Last Monday, Nov. 11, RBHS kicked-off the second annual Honor Flight Competition against the Jefferson City Public School District. Sponsored by Young Republicans, the event aims to raise money for the...