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Photo of Mr. Schirmir and Mrs. Pokorny playing hungry hungry hippos at Thanks assembly.
Thanks Assembly Photo Gallery
December 6, 2023
Photo taken in PAC as Rock Bridge orchestra team practices.
CPS Department of Fine Arts to conduct annual Holiday Taping Dec. 7
December 5, 2023
Veterans Uniteds sign on the property informs community members of the upcoming holiday lights display.
Veterans United to put on holiday light show once again
November 29, 2023
The annual Columbia 5K Turkey Trax will occur during Thanksgiving day starting and ending at 4th Street between Cherry and Locust. The 5K course will hit different parts of downtown Columbia and the MU Campus.
Fleet Feet to sponsor local Thanksgiving Day Race, Turkey Trax
November 21, 2023
Emily Blake (11), understudy for Aubrey Reilly (11), Madison Torres (12), Sadie Spiller (11), Evelyn OToole (11), and Dawson Black (12) line up during the dress rehearsal for Play On.
RBHS Winter play, ‘Play On,’ premiered this past weekend
November 21, 2023
Defensive Tackle Dain Almquist (11) awaits the play call at the line of scrimmage.
RBHS football loses 28-30 in final regular season game
October 23, 2023
Swimmer finishes 1st in 400 meter relay
RBHS Boys’ Swim dominates CMAC Championship
October 21, 2023
Number 15, Jaun Pico-Vazquez (12), defending during RBHSs match with BHS. Rock Bridge wins 11-5-2.
RBHS Boys’ Soccer fights, defeats BHS
October 14, 2023
RBHS football players make their grand entrance to kick off the homecoming game against Battle on Oct. 6. The game resulted in a win for the RBHS Bruins 38-0.
RBHS defense smothers Battle High School, Bruins move to 5-2
October 9, 2023
Rock Bridge Bruins takes the field to play against Saint Marys. The Bruins won 28-21, escaping a potential comeback victory by Saint Marys after starting the game up 21-0
RBHS defeats St. Mary’s South Side Catholic High School at home
October 3, 2023
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
College Board changes scoring rubric for AP History exams
November 9, 2023
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
Three Halloween events to explore this year
October 28, 2023
Photo of materials catered to seniors such as a planner showing the date for graduation, RBHS graduation cap and information regarding senior merchandise from Jostens.
Senior activities take full-swing
October 24, 2023
Error message presented after trying to reach a restricted website
CPS adds new filter to technology, blocks features
October 13, 2023
Mr. Birgenheir instructs his German 1 class at RBHS.
Foreign language classes prepare students for life after high school, expose them to different cultures
October 11, 2023
How technology is making and breaking the publishing industry
How technology is making and breaking the publishing industry
December 4, 2023
Rachel Zegler (left) and Tom Blyth (right) in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Image courtesy of IMDb
“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”: A Melodic Misstep in the Hunger Games Symphony
November 28, 2023
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Noah Kahan announces new tour, excites ‘Stick Season’ fanbase
October 3, 2023
Image of The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are vinyl courtesy of mitski.com
Mitski releases 7th album, maintains signature style
September 21, 2023
The suspects walk the threshold of the Venice mansion. Image courtesy of IMDb.
“A Haunting in Venice:” A spooky new twist on old tropes
September 20, 2023
Scene from the Barbie movie.
Barbie’s ideal ‘dream world’ needs to change
November 1, 2023
A bathroom sink cluttered with beauty products, including makeup, hair tools, and fragrances.
Social media’s influence on beauty standards fuels overconsumption, impossible financial expectations
October 4, 2023
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
September 30, 2022
Flooding in Pakistan: A precursor to uncontrolled climate change
Flooding in Pakistan: A precursor to uncontrolled climate change
September 29, 2022
Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade creates unsafe abortions, exacerbates racial and economic disparities
Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade creates unsafe abortions, exacerbates racial and economic disparities
May 20, 2022
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system
September 30, 2022
Photo courtesy of envato elements.
Crisis, conflict reporting unveils bias in western media
May 13, 2022
Daughter Of The Dragon, Anna May Wong
Fetishization drives violence against Asian women
April 7, 2022
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
The female gaze counteracts existing standards in cinema
December 20, 2021
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
The 27 Club glorifies premature death in the music industry
December 3, 2021
End of high school prompts reflection, exploration of memories
End of high school prompts reflection, exploration of memories
May 19, 2022
Journaling journey, finding tranquility in writing
Journaling journey, finding tranquility in writing
April 6, 2022
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Online english renews desire to write
December 13, 2021
Photo by Salma Alamin.
Pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe
October 26, 2021
Photo by Parker Boone.
Penpals preserve long-distance friendships
April 13, 2021
Southpaw cover for Volume 14 Issue 1. Art by Olivia Rollison
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 1
October 25, 2023
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 4
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 4
April 28, 2023
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 3
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 3
March 2, 2023
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 2
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 2
December 16, 2022
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 1
Southpaw Volume 13 Issue 1
November 2, 2022
Emily Blake (11), understudy for Aubrey Reilly (11), Madison Torres (12), Sadie Spiller (11), Evelyn OToole (11), and Dawson Black (12) line up during the dress rehearsal for Play On.
RBHS Winter play, ‘Play On,’ premiered this past weekend
November 21, 2023
Retiring Teachers of 2022
Retiring Teachers of 2022
May 24, 2022
Two editors-in-chief try photography: Unfamiliar journalistic medium inspires creativity
Two editors-in-chief try photography: Unfamiliar journalistic medium inspires creativity
December 21, 2021
What song are you listening to?
What song are you listening to?
December 17, 2021
Art by Vivian Spear
Shark rank: Barbie film series
October 29, 2021
RBHS wishes Principal Sirna happy birthday
RBHS wishes Principal Sirna happy birthday
April 12, 2020
Senior Thalia Montilla reflects on her favorite cultural traditions, addresses stereotypes
Senior Thalia Montilla reflects on her favorite cultural traditions, addresses stereotypes
April 11, 2020
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
April 5, 2020
Female students share what makes them feel beautiful
Female students share what makes them feel beautiful
March 28, 2020
Looking Back: True/False Boot Camp 2020
Looking Back: True/False Boot Camp 2020
March 19, 2020
Art by Vivian Spear
Shark rank: Barbie film series
October 29, 2021
Overexposed: Nature photography
Overexposed: Nature photography
February 11, 2021
Art by Rachel Stevens.
Super Bowl 55 prediciton
February 7, 2021
Photo by Desmond Kisida.
Overexposed: Sports/Action Photography
January 25, 2021
Tier list made on tier maker.com
Shark rank: Black Mirror
January 8, 2021
First Time I took the ACT
First Time I took the ACT
February 27, 2020
First time I tried modeling
First time I tried modeling
February 21, 2020
First time I tried a paper straw
First time I tried a paper straw
January 28, 2020
First time I made my own pasta
First time I made my own pasta
January 13, 2020
First Time I tried a new food
First Time I tried a new food
December 13, 2019
Bruin bear had a great fall
November 2, 2020
Students tell their favorite winter tales
Students tell their favorite winter tales
December 21, 2019
Bruin Bears Snowtime Shenanigans
Bruin Bear: Showtime Shenanigans
December 14, 2019
Art by Devin Hall.
Students retell haunting tales
October 30, 2019
Undying Love
Undying Love
October 4, 2019
Photo courtesy of Shruti Gautam.
Sandeep Gautam and Manisha Jain
April 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of Sophia Eaton.
Touria El Jaoual
April 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of Anjali Noel Ramesh.
Shyamala Ramesh and Noel Ramesh Aloysius
April 13, 2021
My mom and dad in Hangzhou. Photo courtesy of Sarah Ding.
Zhijian Ye and Shinghua Ding
April 12, 2021
Biting my nails
Biting my nails
April 10, 2020
Photo courtesy of Shruti Gautam.
Sandeep Gautam and Manisha Jain
April 17, 2021
Photo courtesy of Sophia Eaton.
Touria El Jaoual
April 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of Anjali Noel Ramesh.
Shyamala Ramesh and Noel Ramesh Aloysius
April 13, 2021
My mom and dad in Hangzhou. Photo courtesy of Sarah Ding.
Zhijian Ye and Shinghua Ding
April 12, 2021
I was proud of myself for checking renewing my drivers license off my to-do list today. Photo by Bailey Stover.
Pandemic Diaries
June 26, 2020
Students work jobs to save money, evade boredom; responsibilities affect online learning
Students work jobs to save money, evade boredom; responsibilities affect online learning
April 8, 2020
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
How to make 4 DIY masks from household items
April 5, 2020
Hands of adult female student typing on computer keyboard while studying at home in the evening
First day of online learning sparks discussions of academic equality
March 31, 2020
Close-up tablet computer in a woman hand. Photo from Envato Elements.
Students share initial thoughts on online education
March 31, 2020
Baby fox. Photo by Sarah Mosteller.
Human activities prove detrimental to environment, increase risk of infectious diseases
April 14, 2020
Political action, youth involvement necessary to protect environment
Political action, youth involvement necessary to protect environment
April 10, 2020
Blue recycling bag. Photo by Audrey Novinger
Waste Minimization Coordinator Ben Kreitner answers questions about city recycling policies
March 18, 2020
Photo illustration of single-use plastics by Sophie Froese.
Plastic pollution ruinous to environment, requires immediate action
February 17, 2020
Climate change presents hazards for Missouri agriculture
Climate change presents hazards for Missouri agriculture
February 3, 2020
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Sophomore Julian John displays his class Sabotage jar. Photo by Asa Lory

Sophomore Sabotage ends with upset

Adam Schoelz
April 26, 2013
Game developers desert their devoted fanbases

Game developers desert their devoted fanbases

Adam Schoelz
April 26, 2013
Physical Education credits system unfair

Physical Education credits system unfair

Adam Schoelz
April 25, 2013
Weighted GPA would take load off AP and Honors students’ minds

Weighted GPA would take load off AP and Honors students’ minds

Adam Schoelz
April 25, 2013
Neighborly relationships prove to be long lasting

Neighborly relationships prove to be long lasting

Adam Schoelz
April 10, 2013
Art by Yasmeen El-Jayyousi

From Nashville With Love

Adam Schoelz
April 8, 2013
Photo by Brett Stover

‘Who Is Dayani Cristal?’ tells tale of migrants

Adam Schoelz
March 3, 2013
Film paints amazing portrait of two men worlds apart

Film paints amazing portrait of two men worlds apart

Adam Schoelz
March 2, 2013
Dystopian Life

Dystopian Life

Adam Schoelz
February 25, 2013
Art by Yasmeen El-Jayyousi

Depth Charge: Nothing to Play?

Adam Schoelz
February 22, 2013
Art by Yasmeen El-Jayyousi

Kickstarted

Adam Schoelz
February 22, 2013

Show choirs raise funds for Honor Flight

Adam Schoelz
February 1, 2013
Maus, secondary administrators deserve commendation

Maus, secondary administrators deserve commendation

Adam Schoelz
January 11, 2013
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‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ proves worthy prequel

Adam Schoelz
December 18, 2012

‘Skyfall’ impresses through cinematography, action

Adam Schoelz
November 26, 2012
The flow of traffic to the mall hasnt ebbed, despite it being past 3 oclock in the morning. At Target, shoppers move about the store wide awake as they look for discounted items to fill their carts.

‘Deals’ in ‘Black Friday Deals’ often misleading

Adam Schoelz
November 23, 2012
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‘Halo 4’ captivates with powerful graphics

Adam Schoelz
November 20, 2012
Art by Yasmeen El-Jayyousi

Non-Newtonian Fluid

Adam Schoelz
November 12, 2012
Substitute teacher Drew Mueller takes attendance of Mr. Dickmeyer’s AP Psychology class. Mueller is the long-term substitute in Dickmeyer’s absence. Photo by Paige Kiehl

Substitutes outsourced to Kelly Services

Adam Schoelz
October 25, 2012
Students act as counselors on middle school camping trip

Students act as counselors on middle school camping trip

Adam Schoelz
October 24, 2012
Outside room 202, an unfinished door waits for completion. Door decs have become part of the RBHS homecoming tradition since the addition of Sophomore Advisory. This years sophomores will be the first class not to have a high school homecoming parade, which had been a tradition since the school opened in 1973. Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Homecoming parade cancelled for the ‘near future,’ Mast says

Adam Schoelz
October 4, 2012
Impact of retired teacher still prominent

Impact of retired teacher still prominent

Adam Schoelz
October 3, 2012

Demand for schedule changes swamp counselors

Adam Schoelz
August 21, 2012

Flashback assembly commemorates seniors, teachers

Adam Schoelz
May 4, 2012
Experience in China shows value of elders, time

Experience in China shows value of elders, time

Adam Schoelz
May 4, 2012
art by Anna Sheals

Madgeling Games opens for business

Adam Schoelz
May 1, 2012

Students look forward to annual Capers talent show

Adam Schoelz
April 16, 2012

The story of a paper from a writer’s perspective

Adam Schoelz
April 13, 2012

Robotics team strives to echo last year’s success

Adam Schoelz
March 22, 2012

Insufficient knowledge hurts users

Adam Schoelz
February 25, 2012

Society commercializes meaning of Valentine’s Day

Adam Schoelz
February 14, 2012
Get Real: truth always trumps an easy lie

Get Real: truth always trumps an easy lie

Adam Schoelz
February 11, 2012
Silver screened artists embrace talent, potential

Silver screened artists embrace talent, potential

Adam Schoelz
January 31, 2012

Cromwell’s book depicts Battle of Agincourt well

Adam Schoelz
January 18, 2012

Battlefield 3 worthy for multi-player game lovers

Adam Schoelz
January 15, 2012

Clubs bring gifts to Rock Bridge Elementary children

Adam Schoelz
December 21, 2011

Summer’s end makes room for future plans

Adam Schoelz
December 5, 2011

Do yourself a favor; avoid these Black Friday ‘deals’

Adam Schoelz
November 24, 2011
Album and film covers used fair use exception to copyright laws

Skyrim makes other games pale in comparison

Adam Schoelz
November 22, 2011

Rhetoric poisons politics

Adam Schoelz
November 3, 2011

Game brings creativity

Adam Schoelz
October 27, 2011

Be content to be in, part of this school

Adam Schoelz
October 11, 2011

Change in coaching facilitates ideas of intensity

Adam Schoelz
September 23, 2011
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