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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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Teachers say final farewells to retiring staff members

Teachers say final farewells to retiring staff members

Derek Wang
May 26, 2015
Boys tennis repeats as sectional champions

Boys tennis repeats as sectional champions

Derek Wang
May 23, 2015
After Anna Alioto's family presented the Memorial Classic trophy to the Bruins, both teams formed one large huddle in tribute to Alioto.

Girls soccer wins 3rd annual Anna Alioto Memorial Classic

Derek Wang
May 10, 2015
Girls soccer loses in overtime, drops to 5-2

Girls soccer loses in overtime, drops to 5-2

Derek Wang
April 14, 2015
Girls soccer improves to 5-1, defeats Lindbergh

Girls soccer improves to 5-1, defeats Lindbergh

Derek Wang
April 11, 2015
Girls soccer ends undefeated streak, loses to Blue Springs South

Girls soccer ends undefeated streak, loses to Blue Springs South

Derek Wang
April 10, 2015
Bruins overcome deficit, improve to 4-0 on season

Bruins overcome deficit, improve to 4-0 on season

Derek Wang
April 9, 2015
Girls' soccer pushes past Battle, improves to 3-0

Girls’ soccer pushes past Battle, improves to 3-0

Derek Wang
April 5, 2015
photo by Ashley Tanner

Girls’ soccer top Bulldogs in penalty shootout

Derek Wang
April 3, 2015
Girls soccer begins season with close win over Helias

Girls soccer begins season with close win over Helias

Derek Wang
March 20, 2015
Photo by Miranda Burke.

Bruin wrestlers compete at state, Ratermann takes third

Derek Wang
February 24, 2015
RBHS travels to district tournament

RBHS travels to district tournament

Derek Wang
February 13, 2015
Junior Tre Williams slams home a dunk in a game against Battle High School on Jan. 23. Photo by Devesh Kumar

On Senior Night Bruins fall to Moberly

Derek Wang
February 8, 2015
Sophomore Isaac lage works to turn his Helias opponent in a dual on Jan. 8. The Bruins defeated the Crusaders 49-29. Photo by Sury Rawat.

Wrestling competes in Warrensburg

Derek Wang
February 2, 2015
State Rep. introduces bill to lower Missouri voting age to 16

State Rep. introduces bill to lower Missouri voting age to 16

Derek Wang
January 30, 2015
Wrestling falls to Waynesville, Nixa

Wrestling falls to Waynesville, Nixa

Derek Wang
January 14, 2015
Junior Josiah Kline snuffs out his Helias' opponents shot attempt with a well timed sprawl. Photo by Madelyn Stewart.

Wrestling holds off Helias

Derek Wang
January 8, 2015
photo by Sury Rawat

Fusing culture and education

Derek Wang
December 23, 2014
Screenshot from laurasian.org.

Foreign exchange programs offer opportunities, education

Derek Wang
December 21, 2014
'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' ignites Christmas cheer

‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ ignites Christmas cheer

Derek Wang
December 18, 2014
Freshman Don Hammers sprawls on his Kirksville opponent in a match at 195 pounds. Photo by Abby Blitz.

Wrestling survives tough weekend

Derek Wang
December 17, 2014
Old Christmas classic 'Frosty the Snowman' remains timeless

Old Christmas classic ‘Frosty the Snowman’ remains timeless

Derek Wang
December 15, 2014
photo by Madelyn Stewart

New elementary school opens space for increasing population

Derek Wang
December 15, 2014
Junior Sophie Cunningham blocks a player from Jefferson City. The Lady Bruins defeated the Lady Jays 54-24 tonight in the District Semi-Finals.

Girls basketball bounces past Battle

Derek Wang
December 13, 2014
RBHS places fifth at tourney; 3 Bruins claim individual crowns

RBHS places fifth at tourney; 3 Bruins claim individual crowns

Derek Wang
December 10, 2014
The seniors arrive for their Powder Puff football game against the juniors. Photo by Renata Williams.

Annual Powderpuff competition entertains, raises funds

Derek Wang
December 4, 2014
Freshman Don Hammers wrestles a Kirksville opponent at 195 pounds. Photo by Bri Arnett.

Wrestling opens season with tri-dual

Derek Wang
December 3, 2014
All juniors will take the ACT during the school day in April at no cost to the student. Photo by Sury Rawat.

All juniors to take ACT at no cost during school day in April

Derek Wang
October 31, 2014
Senior forward Joey Koetting jumps to head a ball while battling a Rolla defender, seniors Julian John and Mitch Stefan look on. Photo by Sury Rawat.

Soccer set for El Clasicomo

Derek Wang
October 29, 2014
Splitting the defense: Junior forward Tarnue Tyler dribbles through two Rolla defenders. Tyler would score the game winning goal in the last seconds of overtime. Photo by Sury Rawat.

Bruins bite Bulldogs in OT

Derek Wang
October 12, 2014
Photo by Erin Kleepkamp.

Girls Golf rolls by HHS, BHS

Derek Wang
September 17, 2014
Earth Day is April 22. Photo by George Sarafianos

Earth Day celebrated downtown

Derek Wang
May 5, 2014

Girls soccer defeats Sacred Heart; advances in tournament

Derek Wang
April 30, 2014

Girls soccer plays Lee’s Summit West; faces tough loss

Derek Wang
April 30, 2014
Photo provided by Taylor Brundage, who graduated from RBHS last year. The two were friends and soccer team mates.

Girls soccer defeats Kewpies, honors Alioto

Derek Wang
April 20, 2014
Photo by Maribeth Eiken

Musical ensembles travel to Mexico, receive highest ratings throughout first day

Derek Wang
April 8, 2014
Girls soccer begins season, loses to Rolla

Girls soccer begins season, loses to Rolla

Derek Wang
March 27, 2014
MSHSAA regulations troublesome, but necessary

MSHSAA regulations troublesome, but necessary

Derek Wang
March 6, 2014

International dances entertain, educate

Derek Wang
March 5, 2014
Top 20 Sochi Winter Olympic fails

Top 20 Sochi Winter Olympic fails

Derek Wang
February 24, 2014
Gamecast Update: Bruins defeat Tigers 60-51

Gamecast Update: Bruins defeat Tigers 60-51

Derek Wang
February 21, 2014
Update: Rock Bridge defeats Miller Career Academy 70-45

Update: Rock Bridge defeats Miller Career Academy 70-45

Derek Wang
February 21, 2014
District standardizes trash cans, replacing metal with plastic

District standardizes trash cans, replacing metal with plastic

Derek Wang
February 13, 2014
Lady Bruins continue winning streak, crush Shawnee Mission West

Lady Bruins continue winning streak, crush Shawnee Mission West

Derek Wang
February 1, 2014
Rock Bridge vs. Shawnee Mission West

Rock Bridge vs. Shawnee Mission West

Derek Wang
January 31, 2014
Seniors Andrew O'Haro and Annie Phillips gave ballots during today's elections for class representative. Photo by Shaun Gladney

Courtwarming to be held at Hilton Garden Inn

Derek Wang
January 24, 2014
#20 Rock Bridge vs #17 Edwardsville - Gamecast

#20 Rock Bridge vs #17 Edwardsville – Gamecast

Derek Wang
January 24, 2014
Photo by Derek Wang

Christmas travel more joyful than ordinary days

Derek Wang
January 3, 2014
Breezing past districts, tennis climbs to sectionals

Breezing past districts, tennis climbs to sectionals

Derek Wang
October 10, 2013
Junior Connor Bumbee waits for traffic to clear after school. photo by Randi Obermiller

Increase in Students Causes Parking Lot Congestion

Derek Wang
October 8, 2013
Coach Ben Loeb speaks with members of the girls tennis team during a match at Bethel Park.

Girls’ tennis moves one step closer to districts

Derek Wang
October 5, 2013
Girls' tennis sprints past Jeff City

Girls’ tennis sprints past Jeff City

Derek Wang
October 3, 2013
Junior Connor Bumbee waits for traffic to clear after school. photo by Randi Obermiller

Increase in students causes rise in parking lot congestion

Derek Wang
October 1, 2013

Girls tennis adds victory against Battle to winning streak

Derek Wang
September 27, 2013
Bruin individual tennis dominates

Bruin individual tennis dominates

Derek Wang
May 13, 2013
IPRs unhelpful, too costly

IPRs unhelpful, too costly

Derek Wang
April 19, 2013
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