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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

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Confidence vital to success

Harsh Singh May 28, 2013

There are many skills associated with being good at sports: quick reflexes, agility and strength. One equally important skill that doesn’t come as easily to mind, though, is confidence. ‘’During...

Infographic by Trisha Chaudhary

Weapons still prevalent in high school

Maria Kalaitzandonakes May 27, 2013

It was late one night and junior Savannah Johnson was with her friend at a gas station, filling up the tank, when they noticed two men in another car staring at them. Johnson, feeling nervous, told her...

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...

AP students to receive iPad Minis, less textbooks

AP students to receive iPad Minis, less textbooks

Alex Gompper May 26, 2013

With the usage of more and more mobile Apple technology, applications and software capabilities have risen, too. When Apple released the sixth major update to its mobile software platform, iOS 6, Sept....

Bullying over social media not protected under school, state law

Daphne Yu May 23, 2013

One out of every seven students has been or is a victim of bullying from kindergarten to grade 12, according to bullyingstatistics.org. In a world where there are so many different modes of communication,...

Moly Mehle, author of the story

Cliques versus individuality

Molly Mehle May 23, 2013

The phrase ‘high school’ has plenty of different meanings. Some consider it their time to “find themselves”, others make it into a chance to get good grades to enhance their future. Some think...

RBHS Baccalaureate

RBHS Baccalaureate

Alyssa Piecko May 23, 2013

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Food trailer adds new options for lunch

Food trailer adds new options for lunch

Antonina Johnston May 21, 2013

With RBHS hosting four grades next year, lunch will be more crowded. Off-campus lunch will not be offered to incoming freshmen and sophomores. To benefit the underclassmen who can’t leave campus for...

Embarrassment proves to not be selective

Embarrassment proves to not be selective

Mikaela Acton May 21, 2013

[heading style="1"]Discomforting moments are an inevitable part of school[/heading] Barely into the first month of school, sophomore Sarah Freyermuth wove her way through the crowded RBHS hallways, dodging,...

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...

Long Jump: Junior Danny Lantz lauches into a sandpit in an attempt to hit a personal best in the long jump. Fellow teammates and Coach Sasser eagerly awaited Lantzs results.

Bruins run for victory

Alex Gompper May 21, 2013

After just completing the RBHS Invitational the weekend prior, the Bruin track and field team competed again this weekend at the Class 4 District 5 meet. The boys team took second to Jefferson City with...

Photo by Christiana Prestigiacomo

Seniors perform for graduation and baccalaureate

Yasmeen Taranissi May 21, 2013

As the final chord of “Pomp and Circumstance” is released, and the RBHS Senior Class of 2013 takes their place as the center of attention on May 24, the celebration is about to begin. Commencement,...

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