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RBHS students walk through the new CPS weapons detection system to enter school.
Weapon detection systems at Rock Bridge leaves mixed opinions on student body
September 5, 2024
Photo of RBHS graduation cap and gown.
Columbia Public Schools prohibits individualization of attire at graduation, promotes community achievement
May 10, 2024
Ahlam Alamin (10) and Aneesh Calyam (9) run a check-in table during RBHS's annual debate tournament, COMO Classic, on Feb. 2.
RBHS Speech and Debate to hold showcase, aim to raise funds and awareness
May 9, 2024
Photo of Feeding Como flyer. The main event for Feeding Como is May 4, from 12pm-3pm at Bethel Park.
Feeding COMO holds annual potluck, raises awareness for food insecurity
May 3, 2024
Reid Fairlamb (12) practices his solo for the upcoming school musical, "Let it Be," during the April 30. dress rehearsal.
“Let it Be” will debut on opening night May 3 at 7 p.m.
May 2, 2024
Crew Norden (11) bats the ball. RBHS bruins won 4-1 at the baseball game Saturday, April 20.
Bruins Baseball ranks second in the state, April 20
April 23, 2024
Mari Miller (11) dribbles past a Cor Jesu Academy player in the 2024 MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown Class 6 Saturday, March 16.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball beats Cor Jesu Academy 60-51 in Final Four
March 17, 2024
Malia Chievous (11) quickly runs to the basket against Incarnate Word during the 2024 MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown Class 6 Friday, March 15.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball falls to Incarnate Word Academy 65-41 in Final Four
March 16, 2024
Squaring up for a three, senior Lexi Butts is looking to score the ball. The game ended in a 74-49 victory for the RBHS bruins over Helias on senior night.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball dominates Helias 74-49
February 24, 2024
Ready to pass the ball, junior Malia Chievous (2) is looking for an open teammate. The RBHS Bruins took a 49-47 victory over the Cardinal Ritter Lions with a buzzer beater on Feb. 15.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball triumphs over Cardinal Ritter Lions 49-47 with buzzer-beating shot
February 17, 2024
The cover of "God Plays His Piano Drone," captured by Ethan Cooksey, highlights the "shoegaze" and "dream pop" feel of the album, released May 17, 2024.
‘God Plays His Piano Drone:’ The start of a young musician’s career
August 21, 2024
Image courtesy of Envato Elements
RBHS seniors reflect on their feelings of preparedness for college
May 8, 2024
Stress, anxiety skyrocket as students prepare for upcoming AP tests
Stress, anxiety skyrocket as students prepare for upcoming AP tests
April 18, 2024
Not even water?
Not even water?
April 10, 2024
School board members discuss the start time proposal, and later vote
How CPS is organized: a guide
April 3, 2024
The cover of "God Plays His Piano Drone," captured by Ethan Cooksey, highlights the "shoegaze" and "dream pop" feel of the album, released May 17, 2024.
‘God Plays His Piano Drone:’ The start of a young musician’s career
August 21, 2024
Photo courtesy of taylorswift.com
The Tortured Poets Department takes fatalistic approach, reflects real life
May 1, 2024
photo courtesy of IMDb.
“Kung Fu Panda 4” adds an entertaining yet predictable film to its franchise
March 9, 2024
Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) in Dune: Part Two. Image courtesy of IMDb
“Dune: Part Two” sees large box office numbers, continues compelling story
March 9, 2024
Photo of the popular Valentine's Day candy conversation hearts. This treat dates back to 1847 and were originally used as throat lozenges. However, by the early 1900's they became a sweet treat to gift to a friend or valentine.
The bloody history of Valentine’s Day, how it morphed into the modern celebration
February 14, 2024
Photo of menstrual products
Metal exposure in tampons exposes the negligence of the menstrual product industry
October 1, 2024
Photo of Chappell Roan at the Gov Ball
The Respect and Demands of a Midwest Princess
September 18, 2024
The entrance to the Rock Bridge baseball and softball complex.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of School and Club Sports
May 22, 2024
Flags in the counselors office, represent college choices in the United States.
Navigating college recruitment first hand
May 20, 2024
Image of Howard-Evans Place prior to its destruction in 1995.
Inadequate district funding metrics perpetuate anti-Blackness, segregation in schools in the Greater St. Louis area
February 28, 2024
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
The entrance to the Rock Bridge baseball and softball complex.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of School and Club Sports
May 22, 2024
Flags in the counselors office, represent college choices in the United States.
Navigating college recruitment first hand
May 20, 2024
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
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 4
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 4
May 9, 2024
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 3
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 3
February 29, 2024
Southpaw cover for Volume 14 Issue 2. Photography by Bailey Blackburn
Southpaw Volume 14 Issue 2
February 29, 2024
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
Riley Rolwing (11) and Brennan Scott (10) discuss how they're going to execute the 200m dash.
RBHS Track Team Opener at Battle Gallery
March 19, 2024
Children during March Mathness having a lunch break before doing various activities.
March Mathness Photo Gallery
March 18, 2024
The RBHS Show Choir members strike their final pose concluding their City Lights opening performance on Jan. 11. This pose marks the end of the song Candle in the Wind/Saturday Night by Elton John featuring soloist Reid Fairlamb (11).
RBHS Show Choir premieres City Lights performance on Jan. 11
January 15, 2024
This incredibly tall white light tree stands tall in the Veterans United light display. The light show will run through Dec. 17 from 7-10:30pm each night. Photo by Kaden Rhodes
Veterans United Light Show
December 14, 2023
Emily Blake (11), understudy for Aubrey Reilly (11), Madison Torres (12), Sadie Spiller (11), Evelyn O'Toole (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
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 Bear's 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 driver's 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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Seniors take risks, pursue careers in music, entertainment

Seniors take risks, pursue careers in music, entertainment

Alyssa Sykuta
May 23, 2013
As the year draws to a close, seniors in the performing arts programs at RBHS look forward to pursuing their passion in college. Photo by Patrick Smith

Performing arts seniors pursue passion

Alyssa Sykuta
May 16, 2013
Kenny Chesney's 'Life On A Rock' captures island life

Kenny Chesney’s ‘Life On A Rock’ captures island life

Alyssa Sykuta
May 4, 2013
CAPERS, the RBHS annual talent show, takes place tonight at 7 p.m. in the PAC. Photo by Aniqa Rahman

CAPERS prepares to entertain, fundraise

Alyssa Sykuta
April 18, 2013
The Columbia Public Schools Title I preschool, located in the RBHS basement, serves snacks to its students. The United States Department of Agriculture recently released a new proposal which may change the influence school districts have over snack foods, possibly resulting in healthier snacks next year, including trail mix, diet soda, baked chips and iced tea. Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Lunch proposal expected to establish limits

Alyssa Sykuta
March 5, 2013
District looks to new transportation models

District looks to new transportation models

Alyssa Sykuta
March 5, 2013
Five reasons to ... Valentine's Day

Five reasons to … Valentine’s Day

Alyssa Sykuta
February 14, 2013
U.S. News and World ranked RBHS as the ninth best school in the state of Missouri.

RBHS ranks ninth best school in Missouri

Alyssa Sykuta
February 8, 2013

Superintendent supports later start time

Alyssa Sykuta
February 6, 2013

Committee suggests replacement for Advisory

Alyssa Sykuta
February 4, 2013

RBHS hosts second annual jazz festival

Alyssa Sykuta
February 1, 2013
The RBHS jazz ensemble played at the Missouri Music Educators Association conference on Jan. 24 for a crowd of over 500 people. Photo used with permission from Ric Wilborn

Jazz ensemble performs at annual state-wide conference

Alyssa Sykuta
January 25, 2013
Posters for the Chili and Pasta Supper Jan. 22 line the walls of RBHS. Photo by Alyssa Sykuta

Basketball teams face rival, host supper

Alyssa Sykuta
January 22, 2013
District debates change in start time. Photo by Muhammad Al-Rawi

District proposal may hurt sports, arts

Alyssa Sykuta
January 10, 2013
The career center will hold an event where parents and students can come and learn about the classes they provide.

Career Center discontinues cookie sales

Alyssa Sykuta
January 10, 2013
The RBHS jazz ensemble performed in Atlanta, Ga. at the Jazz Education Network's annual conference. Photo by Blaise Vogt

Musicians travel to jazz conference in Atlanta

Alyssa Sykuta
January 6, 2013
Ready for Battle: In apprehension of the opening of four-year Muriel Williams Battle High School next fall, the current high schools have been making changes to accommodate for the incoming of freshmen next year. Photo by Paige Kiehl.

Administration seeks methods to accommodate coming transition

Alyssa Sykuta
December 21, 2012
The Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble both performed for the KOMU TV-8 holiday taping on Dec. 7. Each group performed a holiday-themed song from their concert which will take place Dec. 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC. Photo by Sean Doherty

Bands prepare for winter concert

Alyssa Sykuta
December 10, 2012
Photo by John Gillis

Segway entertains, provides efficient transportation

Alyssa Sykuta
December 6, 2012
In the lobby of Hickman High School, hundreds of band students from around the state gathered to audition the All-State Concert and Jazz ensembles. To be selected to either group is an extremely prestigious honor. Photo by Alyssa Sykuta.

Musicians vie for seats in All-State ensembles

Alyssa Sykuta
December 2, 2012
Breakin' up is hard to do

Breakin’ up is hard to do

Alyssa Sykuta
November 16, 2012
Posing for pictures, the Bruins celebrate their third consecutive semifinal win. They will compete against Chaminade for the state championships in Blue Springs Nov. 16. Photo by Stazi Prost.

Boys soccer gears up for state semifinals

Alyssa Sykuta
November 15, 2012
RBHS Cross Country coach Neil Blackburn leads Zach Cook away from the finish line at today's state cross country championships. Cook collapsed just after the three mile mark, picked himself up, and walked the race's final hundred meters to the crowd's applause. Photo by Asa Lory

Cross country finishes season at state championships

Alyssa Sykuta
November 3, 2012
Junior Rashad Huggins eyes the stands just after Rock Bridge's loss to the Hickman Kewpies earlier tonight. Photo by Asa Lory

Bruins lose to Kewpies once again, end season to hometown rival

Alyssa Sykuta
November 2, 2012
Breathing easy: Nurse Tammy Adkins opens a package of inhalers for easy access. A new bill in the House of Representatives will allow school nurses to administer the inhalers in case of an emergency. Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Bill allows nurses increased control over prescriptions

Alyssa Sykuta
October 25, 2012

‘Red’ appeals to variety of emotions

Alyssa Sykuta
October 22, 2012
Junior Hannah Krogman washes RBHS Gifted Coordinator Jake Giessman's car. The money raised from the car wash goes toward students' trip to Hawaii with the band over spring break for a competition there. Photo by Alyssa Sykuta.

Band holds car wash to fundraise for Hawaii

Alyssa Sykuta
October 13, 2012

JV football loses to Hickman day after Providence Bowl

Alyssa Sykuta
September 23, 2012

Emerald Regiment takes fifth in first competition

Alyssa Sykuta
September 23, 2012

District places new lunch regulations

Alyssa Sykuta
September 20, 2012

Ice cream of the future on sale outside of commons

Alyssa Sykuta
May 2, 2012

Band holds second round of auditions

Alyssa Sykuta
May 1, 2012

Saxophone player rounds up musical year

Alyssa Sykuta
April 29, 2012

State music festival takes place today

Alyssa Sykuta
April 26, 2012

Science Olympiad competes in state competition

Alyssa Sykuta
April 14, 2012
Members march onto districts

Members march onto districts

Alyssa Sykuta
March 22, 2012

Debate rages over racial ‘quota’ in college admissions

Alyssa Sykuta
March 22, 2012

CPS updates registration process

Alyssa Sykuta
February 23, 2012
House bill would require students have CPR training

House bill would require students have CPR training

Alyssa Sykuta
February 20, 2012

District attempts bond ratings jump

Alyssa Sykuta
January 26, 2012
Saxophone player inspires new angle to anthem

Saxophone player inspires new angle to anthem

Alyssa Sykuta
January 18, 2012

War in Iraq officially declared finished

Alyssa Sykuta
December 16, 2011
Juniors Ben Bergstorm and Kaleb Jacks and senior Joe Tesoro perform as members of the Jazz Ensemble. These three also play saxophone in the concert bands. Photo by Rena Rong.

Band readies for concert Tuesday

Alyssa Sykuta
December 12, 2011
A clean problem: The new allergen policy attempts to control the risks associated with many cleaning materials in use.

CPS policy aims to curb allergic reactions

Alyssa Sykuta
November 2, 2011

CPS adopts suicide prevention policy

Alyssa Sykuta
November 2, 2011
An international community: Isaac Carbello, Law El Doe and Asad Asif are three of RBHS’ 52 English Language Learners, part of the reason students here are interested in international issues. These boys discuss customs in Lilia Ben-Ayed’s class.

International clubs begin with community interaction

Alyssa Sykuta
September 22, 2011
Lighting it up: Kelly Sports Properties raised funds to upgrade the RBHS football field with a new scoreboard, which provides local businesses with new options for advertising. Photo by Muhammad Al-Rawi

Scoreboard provides financial boost

Alyssa Sykuta
September 21, 2011
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