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RBHS to breathalyze every student at prom

RBHS to breathalyze every student at prom

Jacob Sykuta April 26, 2018
All RBHS prom attendees will have to go through a sobriety check before entering the dance. The checks are to ensure student safety.
Students, administrators clarify prom arrangements

Students, administrators clarify prom arrangements

Nikol Slatinska February 24, 2018
Seniors expressed dissatisfaction with the original date of prom, so Student Council worked with administrators to find another.
Activities ostracize low-income students

Activities ostracize low-income students

Skyler Froese April 28, 2017
Learn how expensive high school rite-of-passages like prom demean students who don't have as much money as others.
Religious graduation events foster community, reinforce Islamic principles

Religious graduation events foster community, reinforce Islamic principles

Ashleigh Atasoy June 2, 2014

For seniors, the end of the school year can be a blur of graduation parties, senior activities and prom, but for some students, the end of the year is much more hectic. For RBHS muslim students, additional...

Photo by Drew Rodgers

Prom not for everyone

Jay Whang April 26, 2014

Every May, high school seniors dressed in nice tuxedos and dresses ride limousines to high school prom, short for promenade. Prom started back in the 19th century, when American universities held them...

photo by Manal Salim

Prom Closet provides students with dresses free of charge

Anna Wright March 19, 2014

Any RBHS girls attending prom are invited to the green room in the PAC this Thursday afternoon to pick out a beautiful dress free of charge. The Prom Closet will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 after school...

photo by Manal Salim

Muslim prom provides secluded, fun environment

Manal Salim May 26, 2013

Two weeks after the glitz and glamour of the RBHS prom, and long after the prom pressure and preparation in finding the impeccable gown or getting asked in a picture-perfect way has all died down, the...

Prom participants line up for the Cupid Shuffle, trying to stay off of each others toes in the process. Donning their dresses and clutching their purses and phones, they all focus on performing the right moves.
Photo by Renata Williams.

Students express distaste with change

Lauren Jamison May 21, 2013

Inconvenient prom date throws a wrench in prom experience  Curly hair, lots of pictures and a room full of dancing, prom took place last Friday night, May 10, at Stephen’s College. Some think that finding...

Photo Illustration by Maria Kalaitzandonakes

Prom Closet remains closed, hopes to appear next year

Brittany Cornelison May 10, 2013

For most high schoolers, prom only comes around once, making the pursuit of a perfect evening one that must be carefully planned. However, for the ladies in particular, finding an elegant dress for the...

Bones clarifies attendance policy on prom day

Bones clarifies attendance policy on prom day

Daphne Yu May 9, 2013

As the hours leading up to prom dwindle, rumors regarding the required number of hours a student should be at school to be eligible to attend thrived instead. While some believe half a day of attendance...

The RBHS track and field team will compete at districts the morning after prom.

Districts night after prom poses problem

Carleigh Thrower May 9, 2013

As the year comes to a close, many spring sports get ready to gear into post season. For most spring sports including tennis and track, their districts however fall on the Saturday after prom. Although...

Photo by Drew Rodgers

Going to prom alone outweighs having random date

Drew Rodgers April 26, 2013

Prom: the one night that many seniors look forward to. Girls search for hours and even drive hundreds of miles to find their perfect dress. On the other hand, the boys go and spend an hour maximum getting...

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