Online Staff 2014-15
[vc_separator color=”green” style=”dashed”][vc_custom_heading text=”Administrators” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Istok%20Web%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][/vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Editors in Chief ” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Istok%20Web%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Brett Stover” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Brett Stover is a senior with a lot of opinions. His position as field commander in the Emerald Regiment and his slicked hair distinguish him from any average teen. Many say that this young political ball of energy resembles the famed politician Mitt Romney, but somehow he manages to deny the similarity. Despite dodging the paparazzi, he manages to find time in his ridiculously busy day to be The Rock‘s and Bearing News‘ Editor in Chief.
Contact him at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Renata Williams” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]As Editor in Chief and Business Manager of The Rock and Bearing News, and a member of yearbook, one can find Renata Williams in the journalism at her computer designing advertisements, calling businesses or editing stories almost any time of the day. Even as a senior, she finds the time to carefully plan a classy outfit for each day of school and never fails to look fabulous.
Contact her at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Emily Franke” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Emily Franke, an adolescent prodigy, holds a broad spectrum of talents. When she’s not acing her AP tests, she’s a flutist and a drum major in the prestigious Rock Bridge Marching Band, or perhaps she’s playing a rough game of lacrosse. As a senior, studying and practicing flute consume Emily’s schedule, yet she still manages to keep The Rock and Bearing News organized. Her incredible writing on fascinates the world. Keep an eye on this one, folks.
Contact her at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Luke Chval” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Luke is an outgoing and crazy junior in journalism. He hates computers and prefers Motown and Classic Rock to today’s hip hop and rap. Luke daily frequents either Panera Bread or B&B Bagel for breakfast. Despite his Czech ancestry, Luke prefers to dine on deep dish pizza and Chicago style hot dogs, as he is a native of Chicago. Luke is a Notre Dame fanatic and often skips school to watch them play a variety of sports. First editing commentary and blogs as a sophomore, Luke was the first sophomore editor for The Rock and Bearing News.
Contact him at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Graham Ratermann” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]The infamous 2x Most Improved Wrestler Graham Ratermann represents RBHS well in his senior year. As NHS President and co-sports editor of The Rock and Bearing News, Graham spends many hours in the journalism room and around the school working hard and making those around him laugh.
Contact him and [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Harsh Singh” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Harsh Singh is a senior on the RBHS tennis team and has great sense of humor and style. Often quiet in the wake of chaos, Harsh is known to keep it short and simple.
Contact him at [email protected]
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Contact her at [email protected]
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Contact her at [email protected]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Editorials Editor” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Istok%20Web%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]
Contact him at [email protected]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Commentary and Blogs Editor” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Istok%20Web%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]
[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Derek Wang” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Out of the two original sophomores on staff, now junior Derek Wang is the more shy and timid. He is a rice farmer by day and a ninja by night. He spends his time playing three instruments and playing tennis for RBHS. Derek likes to eat rice and kung pao chicken while playing his violin. His favorite day of the week is Doubles Thursday, only rivaled by blog day and commentary deadlines, and carries around sharpened chopsticks to ward off enemies.
Contact him at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Ashley Tanner” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Ashley is the Arts and Entertainment Editor for The Rock and Bearing News. When she isn’t sharing the treats she so kindly brings in, Ashley is often found in friendly conversation with her many friends on the journalism staff.
Contact her at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Alice Yu” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Alice Yu is a little out there. She often talks in a baby voice that you can’t quite call endearing or extremely annoying. She is three years old at heart, and, well, in every other way imaginable. Alice is smart, but not one of those “I must get a 4.0 or my life is over” kids, which is nice. She takes after her sister Daphne and even though you might not notice, she possess Daphne’s crude and angry side. She plays piano and violin but can’t sing worth a darn, but she has a great talent for writing and helping others that you can’t help but love.
Contact her at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Maddy Mueller” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Upon first sight of senior Maddy Mueller, a chill runs up the spine. She seems eerily familiar. Were you once friends in 5th grade? Yes, that must be it, for what else could cause her trendy blazer and flowered onesie to be so recognizable? Awakened from your thought, you watch her as she frantically checks her lunch box for the Ghiradelli chocolate so lovingly packed by her mother. Finding it safe and sound, she steals a glance to either side and devours it. Painstakingly, she licks the inside of the wrapper until the caramel and chocolate are but a sweet, pre-diabetic memory. You make eye contact and she forces a smile, but for a split second you see another face. You see raised eyebrows and pursed lips. A skeptical gaze. The chill returns and you shut your eyes tight. You’ll have nightmares about that face tonight, you think. Regaining your composure, you open your eyes. In front of you she has placed a sketch. Tears begin to blur your vision, but somehow that makes it looks even more beautiful. You look up to thank her, but realize you’re alone. A clock chimes in the distance. It dawns on you that you’ve been staring at the drawing for hours. As you begin your walk home, you think to yourself: Maddy Mueller is an enigma.
Contact her at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Caylea Erickson” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Caylea Erickson is a rockin’ young junior and a Jack of all trades, using her skills to write as well as photograph for journalism. When she isn’t taking stellar photos for The Rock or Bearing News, she is creating beautiful portraits for her happy customers. With an Instagram and Facebook chock full of gorgeous proofs, the world can see Caylea has talent. In her spare time, she is watching Netflix or listening to awesome music, or spending time with her two dogs, and no cats.
Contact her at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Emily Unterschutz” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Emily Unterschutz is a quiet, positive writer for The Rock and Bearing News. Often Emily spends her time in the journalism room working at her computer, brainstorming ideas for her pieces and listening to music.
Contact her at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Grace Vance” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Soft-spoken yet persistent, Grace always finds a way to write the stories that are important to her. In all that she does, Grace is eager to learn and committed to her work.
Contact her at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”John Flanegin” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Though small in stature, John Flanegin’s defiant personality gives way to indifferent expression. Tending to spend the majority of class scrolling through his phone, John seems to have a more active social life on Twitter than in school. His wittiness can prove to bring humor in the darkest times but can also become increasingly annoying and hair-raising. John is also a junior on RBHS’s wresling team and has an amazing voice as a sports writer.
Contact him at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Nicole Schroeder” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Nicole Schroeder is a junior that many unknowing passerby in the halls of RBHS would probably assume is a freshman. Despite her many quirks and her small stature, however, she is quick to offer a helping hand or a friendly smile to anyone in need. When she’s not stressing out about her schoolwork (a rare occasion), Nicole enjoys horseback riding, writing novels to her heart’s content and playing with her three guinea pigs: Smores, Oreo and Cinnamon. Nicole can usually be found bustling in and out of the journalism room or hidden away in the EEE room.
Contact her at [email protected]
[/vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Humera Lodhi” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Contact her at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Devesh Kumar” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Devesh Kumar is always available to help a section editor out by grabbing a quick, much needed photo. He loves taking photos, but this junior also enjoys learning new skills, such as various technologies, and helping those around him in whatever way he can. He can recite Pi if you ask him to, and he is a truly faithful friend.
Contact him at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Sury Rawat” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Sury is quiet, beautiful and perfect in every way, as are her photos. She is also very trustworthy, so when you meet her you are compelled to tell her all of your secrets. Because of this quality, Sury knows everything about everyone at all times, but she will never let any of her knowledge slip. She is as stubborn as she is brilliant, and she is always so sweet that you can’t help but want to be friends with her. Even though most seniors want to leave Columbia for college, Sury dreams of attending Mizzou and will, hopefully, have her way next fall.
Contact her at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Madelyn Stewart” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]A french horn enthusiast, photographer and trendy fashionista, senior Madelyn Stewart is often found busy in the music wing or in the journalism room. She and Sury, a dynamic duo, are always punctual with their fantastic photos. While Madelyn is quiet and calm most of the time, you can expect the occasional humorous remark that will leave you laughing uncontrollably.
Contact her at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Claire Simon” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Claire Simon is an awkward kind of fabulous. Her graphic design skills are always on point, but she usually asks for a little help with cleverly naming her infographics. When she isn’t sitting quietly observing the world, she is laughing with her friends or making them laugh. Her cat, Piper, is as sassy as Claire, and together they enjoy long naps on weekdays and weekends alike.
Contact her at [email protected]
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[/vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Ellie Stitzer” title_align=”separator_align_center” color=”green”]Ellie, more commonly known as Eli-Stitzler, is a magical human being. Her creativity and positive energy fill every room she enters. When Ellie isn’t doodling on the edges of her papers, she designs wonderful pieces for The Rock and Bearing News.
Contact her at [email protected]
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