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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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Bullying over social media not protected under school, state law

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May 23, 2013
Bones clarifies attendance policy on prom day

Bones clarifies attendance policy on prom day

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May 9, 2013

Pictures capture final assembly; retired faculty returns

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May 3, 2013
Missouri House Bill 136 could change graduation requirements on math and science credits. Students would have to take a math or science course for the two semesters prior to their graduation. Photo by Maddy Jones

Bill reinforces science, math

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April 25, 2013

Baseball expands roster, faces heavy away season

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April 23, 2013
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RBHS student to give talk at TEDxCoMO

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April 6, 2013
Senior Morgan Bumby dribbles the ball. Photo by Patrick Smith

Girls soccer brings home defining win

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April 3, 2013
Bands perform before districts

Bands perform before districts

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March 19, 2013
Pakistani journalists tour RBHS

Pakistani journalists tour RBHS

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March 19, 2013
Sophomore Cierra Porter makes a basket during the first quarter of the game. Photo by Daphne Yu

Girls basketball defends state title

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March 16, 2013
Lady Bruins prepare for state championship game

Lady Bruins prepare for state championship game

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March 16, 2013
Judges announce 2013 Capers performers

Judges announce 2013 Capers performers

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March 15, 2013
Shelby Wilson just after donning the Courtwarming Crown. Wilson was named Courtwarming King at todays assembly. Photo by Asa Lory

2013 Courtwarming king crowned

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March 15, 2013
Bruin Girls bring home national awards

Bruin Girls bring home national awards

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March 13, 2013
Girls basketball dominates sectionals

Girls basketball dominates sectionals

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March 7, 2013
Senior Raj Satpathy plays the Tabla drums ease. Photo by Daphne Yu

Global Village continues with first “Song and Music” day

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March 5, 2013
People line up outside of HHS gym to buy tickets for the championship games. Photo by Daphne Yu

Basketball ‘left it all out there’ in last game of districts

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March 3, 2013
Sophomore Chayla Cheadle takes the offensive at Thursday nights game against the Jefferson City Jays. Bruins won 63-11. Photo by Patrick Smith

Girls basketball defeats Kewpies, takes district championship

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March 3, 2013
Senior Theo

Sequester cuts to affect teens

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March 1, 2013

Culinary Arts caters True/False jubilee

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February 28, 2013
Storm disrupts tournament, first week of spring sports

Storm disrupts tournament, first week of spring sports

Daphne Yu
February 27, 2013
Snow causes parking lot jam

Snow causes parking lot jam

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February 25, 2013
The RBHS Bruin Girls rehearse Friday night, just before their regional competition in December. Photo by Asa Lory

Bruin girls place at state, move on to nationals

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February 24, 2013
Show choirs sweep last competition

Show choirs sweep last competition

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February 24, 2013
Courtwarming events cancelled, rescheduled

Courtwarming events cancelled, rescheduled

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February 21, 2013
Courtwarming Day Two: Animated Films

Courtwarming Day Two: Animated Films

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February 20, 2013
Meet the courtwarming king candidates

Meet the courtwarming king candidates

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February 20, 2013
Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Meet courtwarming king candidate Ian Meyer

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February 19, 2013
Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Meet courtwarming king candidate Jake Alden

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February 19, 2013
Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Meet courtwarming king candidate Alex Jones

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February 19, 2013
Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Meet courtwarming king candidate Eli Sherman

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February 19, 2013
Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Meet courtwarming king candidate Alex Henderson

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February 19, 2013
Courtwarming Day One: Heroes and Villains

Courtwarming Day One: Heroes and Villains

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February 19, 2013
Culinary students to serve Mardi Gras meals

Culinary students to serve Mardi Gras meals

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February 11, 2013
Annual film festival provides fresh experience

Annual film festival provides fresh experience

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February 10, 2013
Bruin Booster Club provides physicals, raises funds

Bruin Booster Club provides physicals, raises funds

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February 9, 2013

Government’s drone usage brought to light

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February 6, 2013
Feature photo by Maria Kalaitzandonakes

Sexual assault victims struggle to reconcile

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February 6, 2013

Bruins dominate home game against Bulldogs

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February 5, 2013

Halftime performance, second half intrigues students

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February 4, 2013

Asian countries reevaluate separation, political differences

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February 2, 2013

Closed lunch policy has varied effects on lunch businesses

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January 30, 2013
Photo by Daphne Yu

RBHS hosts Advance Placement luncheon

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January 25, 2013
Girls basketball defeats cross-town rival

Girls basketball defeats cross-town rival

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January 24, 2013
Players, Mast review post-game altercation

Players, Mast review post-game altercation

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January 23, 2013
RBHS to host girls basketball tournament

RBHS to host girls basketball tournament

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January 16, 2013
CPS workers rope off the area under construction in the hallway connecting the south lot to the rest of the school. Photo by Daphne Yu

Hallway undergoes construction

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January 16, 2013
Head coach Peter Willet talks to junior swimmer Ashley Shahan during the meet. Photo by Laurel Critchfield

Swimming Week 6

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January 13, 2013
Girls Basketball Week 8 (9-3)

Girls Basketball Week 8 (9-3)

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January 13, 2013
Sophomore Matt Echelmeier and senior Leo Terzopoulos practice after school for their games in the Smith-Cotton tournament. Photo by Patrick Smith

Boys Basketball Week 8 (7-5)

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January 13, 2013
Activity Bus transportation will be available to middle school students four days a week under the compromise discussion. Photo by Kaitlyn Marsh

Faculty reacts to possible time change

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January 11, 2013
Hot chocolate will be available to the student body after school

Hot choco-looza to take place after school

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January 11, 2013
Contestants take a bow after Poetry Out Loud Jan. 11. Photo by Halley Galvin

RBHS announces Poetry Out Loud winner

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January 11, 2013
Students score perfects on standardized tests

Students score perfects on standardized tests

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January 9, 2013
Loss of electricity provides new perspective

Loss of electricity provides new perspective

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December 23, 2012
Lock down reveals importance of drills

Lock down reveals importance of drills

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December 20, 2012
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Pearl Harbor inspires young adult novels

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December 7, 2012
Sophomores Sophie Cunningham (left) and Cierra Porter watch from the sidelines at the RBHS girls basketball game against Blue Springs Sunday. Photo by Asa Lory

Girls take down Blue Springs basketball

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December 2, 2012

Students serve as interpreters

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November 15, 2012
Vietnam War veteran relives experience

Vietnam War veteran relives experience

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November 11, 2012
Soccer moves to state semifinals

Soccer moves to state semifinals

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November 10, 2012
RBHS boys varsity cross country team members accept their Golden Gear awards at the assembly earlier today. Photo by Asa Lory

Cross country to compete in state championship

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November 2, 2012
Students and parents of students in band will be selling Providence Bowl Re-match shirts in the commons before school and during lunch for $10 each. The proceeds will go directly to the Bruin Band Boosters. Photo by Maria Kalaitzandonakes

Bruins prepare for district game against crosstown rival

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November 1, 2012
All that glitters isnt gold

All that glitters isn’t gold

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October 31, 2012
The boys swimming and diving team huddle together before practicing. Photo by Laurel Critchfield

Swimming and Diving continues improvement, looks forward to ‘Last Chance’ meet

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October 27, 2012
The RBHS Boys Soccer team warms up before Wednesdays game against Whitfield, with senior Andy Barnes up front. Photo by Asa Lory

Soccer dominates last game of season

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October 24, 2012

‘The Playroom’ plays with heartstrings

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October 20, 2012
Senior Jordan Reiske poses with his mother for a picture taken by his father during the RBHS Boys Soccer Senior Night. Photo by Asa Lory

Soccer senior night ends with penalty kicks

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October 19, 2012
Senior Hyelee Won. Photo by Daphne Yu

Meet homecoming queen candidate Hyelee Won

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October 2, 2012
Meet homecoming queen candidate Julia Schaller

Meet homecoming queen candidate Julia Schaller

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October 2, 2012
Senior Morgan Bumby. Photo by Daphne Yu

Meet homecoming queen candidate Morgan Bumby

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October 2, 2012

Soccer nabs second place at Gateway Classic

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September 29, 2012
Photo by Erin Kleekamp

Swimming, diving hosts Como invitational

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September 29, 2012
Voting for Homecoming court nominees began this morning and ceased at the start of first hour. Students were allowed to vote for 9 senior girls. Photo by Stazi Prost.

Homecoming queen nominee left off announcements

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September 28, 2012
Soccer team triumphs over cross-town rival

Soccer team triumphs over cross-town rival

Daphne Yu
September 26, 2012

Seniors to vote for homecoming queen nominations

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September 26, 2012
Keep your head up: Junior Salim Gumati springs up to win a header against Lees Summit West to try and score in the last several minutes to play. Photo by Patrick Smith

Boys soccer bounces back from disappointing loss last season

Daphne Yu
September 21, 2012
Freshman Tess Lovig begins her first match of the evening against Rolla.

Girls JV tennis sweeps Fulton varsity

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September 18, 2012

Volunteers find success in Red Cross blood drive

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September 18, 2012
Soccer loses to Lees Summit West in dramatic last minute

Soccer loses to Lee’s Summit West in dramatic last minute

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September 14, 2012

‘The Rock’ wins consecutive Pacemaker Finalist award

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September 8, 2012
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Soccer team triumphs over Bulldogs

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August 28, 2012

Relationship between twins uncovered

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May 25, 2012
Girls soccer wins first game of districts

Girls soccer wins first game of districts

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May 16, 2012

New teachers deem first year successful

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May 13, 2012

Leaders let down club participants (yb photo of stuco/student coalition)

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May 10, 2012

Cheerleading preps for new year

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May 10, 2012

Baseball team slides into districts

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May 10, 2012
Baseball team wins close game against Fatima

Baseball team wins close game against Fatima

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May 9, 2012

Bruin, Kewpie string players participate in combined high school concert

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May 3, 2012
A poster in the Rock Bridge hallway commemorates the former junior of Rock Bridge. Photo by Halley Hollis.

Police investigate homicide of former RBHS student

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April 9, 2012
The three candidates for treasurer, juniors Sam Keller (left), Abby Spaedy (middle) and Cameron Grahl stand on stage. Photo by Muhammad Al-Rawi.

Meet candidates for the 2012-13 student body officers

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April 5, 2012
Meet Cameron Grahl, candidate for student body treasurer

Meet Cameron Grahl, candidate for student body treasurer

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April 5, 2012
Julia Schaller ran on the ballot unopposed. She will take the office as student body vice president next year.

Meet Julia Schaller, candidate for student body vice president

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April 5, 2012
Meet Lauren Livesay, candidate for student body secretary

Meet Lauren Livesay, candidate for student body secretary

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April 5, 2012

Student environmental coalition hosts school clean-up

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April 5, 2012
Musicians perform for districts in Mexico

Musicians perform for districts in Mexico

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March 26, 2012

Journalism advisor named finalist for education award

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March 25, 2012

Race dictates nothing; socioeconomic status matters more

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March 22, 2012

Benefit others with ethical careers

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March 22, 2012
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