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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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Smith-Cotton suicides bring awareness to mental health, bullying

Smith-Cotton suicides bring awareness to mental health, bullying

Grace Vance
April 30, 2017
Granola-Inspired Rice Crispy Treats

Granola-Inspired Rice Crispy Treats

Grace Vance
April 23, 2017
Free ACT may be discontinued

Free ACT may be discontinued

Grace Vance
April 21, 2017

Students receive greater assistance

Grace Vance
April 21, 2017
Blackberry-Ginger Pancakes with blackberry pie sauce

Blackberry-Ginger Pancakes with blackberry pie sauce

Grace Vance
April 20, 2017
Construction limits student, teacher parking

Construction limits student, teacher parking

Grace Vance
April 19, 2017
Monroe and Serio talk about family and interests outside their civic studies classroom

Classes disrupted because of medical emergency

Grace Vance
March 15, 2017
Adoption strengthens family ties

Adoption strengthens family ties

Grace Vance
March 15, 2017
Neeley and Nick Curent

Neeley and Nick Curent

Grace Vance
March 5, 2017
Reneise White

Reneise White

Grace Vance
March 5, 2017
Kelsey Forqueran

Kelsey Forqueran

Grace Vance
March 5, 2017
Tawnya Rivers

Tawnya Rivers

Grace Vance
March 5, 2017
Sights and sounds of the March March parade

Sights and sounds of the March March parade

Grace Vance
March 3, 2017
Sophomore Isiaih Mosley shoots a layup to tie the Jaguars of Blue Springs South at 56 a piece. Rock Bridge would go on to win the game on a free throw 57-56 in the final seconds of the game. RBHS Advances to the next round of districts, and will play the winner of Blue Springs and Hickman. Photo by Tyson Jamieson.

Bruins defeat Blue Springs South in a close 57-56 match

Grace Vance
March 2, 2017
Global Village kicks off with henna drawings

Global Village kicks off with henna drawings

Grace Vance
February 21, 2017
Scientific advancements intensify ethical debates

Scientific advancements intensify ethical debates

Grace Vance
February 16, 2017
Voter fraud compromises court

Voter fraud compromises court

Grace Vance
February 5, 2017
Senior Camille McManus, yearbook business manager, counts checks and book sale sheets at her desk.

Yearbook sales suffer with a decrease from last year’s purchases

Grace Vance
January 27, 2017
Yelton sits at his music studio in his room and looks through the tracks in his song, "Hawaii."

Skill and Skrill

Grace Vance
January 11, 2017
art by Joy Park

Budget allocation difficult for staff

Grace Vance
December 15, 2016
Sweet Potato Pasta

Sweet Potato Pasta

Grace Vance
November 17, 2016
Parents' political duties trickle down to children

Parents’ political duties trickle down to children

Grace Vance
November 6, 2016
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Grace Vance
November 3, 2016
RBHS senior Jim Hormann and HHS Joseph Vandepopuliere present their project, "Litter Labs."

CACC hosts annual Engineering Design and Development gallery walk

Grace Vance
November 2, 2016
Featured image of theft by Cassidy Viox

Recent thefts lead students to question safety of possessions

Grace Vance
October 11, 2016
Four party approved finger foods

Four party approved finger foods

Grace Vance
October 6, 2016
Junior Bettie Logan and senior Emma Richardson check their phones while in their AUT period. Photo by Kristine Cho

Technology troubles invite new CPS policies

Grace Vance
September 24, 2016
Living in the troublesome past

Living in the troublesome past

Grace Vance
May 8, 2016
Generational gaps evoke judgement

Generational gaps evoke judgement

Grace Vance
May 8, 2016
Berries and cream parfait + coconut whip how-to

Berries and cream parfait + coconut whip how-to

Grace Vance
April 12, 2016
Reality Week teaches healthy choices

Reality Week teaches healthy choices

Grace Vance
March 25, 2016
Global Village 2016 Livestream

Global Village 2016 Livestream

Grace Vance
March 18, 2016
Roasted carrot-potato ginger soup

Roasted carrot-potato ginger soup

Grace Vance
March 15, 2016
art by Erin Barchet

Assuming adulthood

Grace Vance
March 7, 2016
As the ever present excitement of True/False rises, local shops like Maude Vintage, a clothing store, advertise and prepare attendees for the film festival.

What a day at the True/False Film Fest looks like

Grace Vance
March 5, 2016
Online classes prove helpful to students

Online classes prove helpful to students

Grace Vance
March 3, 2016
Foreign exchange makes lasting impact

Foreign exchange makes lasting impact

Grace Vance
March 1, 2016
Grace's granola

Grace’s granola

Grace Vance
March 1, 2016
photo by Grace Vance

Quick and Easy Tofu Scramble

Grace Vance
February 15, 2016
photo by Alice Yu

The old adage ‘never judge a book by its cover’ runs true

Grace Vance
February 14, 2016
A tale of two teenagers — and how a job at Red Robin brought them together

A tale of two teenagers — and how a job at Red Robin brought them together

Grace Vance
February 14, 2016
infographic by Shelby Yount

Women march into the military

Grace Vance
February 12, 2016
No-Bake Date and Nut Bars. Two Flavors

No-Bake Date and Nut Bars. Two Flavors

Grace Vance
February 2, 2016
photo by Grace Vance

Garlic Ginger Curry Soup

Grace Vance
January 19, 2016
'Star Wars' prevails as a cultural phenomenon

‘Star Wars’ prevails as a cultural phenomenon

Grace Vance
January 16, 2016
Color guard shines at Citrus Bowl

Color guard shines at Citrus Bowl

Grace Vance
January 5, 2016
Spicy-Sweet roasted broccoli, mushrooms over quinoa

Spicy-Sweet roasted broccoli, mushrooms over quinoa

Grace Vance
January 5, 2016
Photo by Devesh Kumar

A different look at sustainability

Grace Vance
December 31, 2015
It's the final countdown

It’s the final countdown

Grace Vance
December 17, 2015
photo by Grace Vance

Mushroom Risotto

Grace Vance
December 15, 2015
photo by Grace Vance

RBHS can feel its temperature rising

Grace Vance
December 13, 2015
RBHS media specialist, Dennis Murphy, looks at an iPad while it charges. Murphy often reminds students that food and drinks are not allowed, and prohibits computer games played by students. This situation, however, involved much more than innocent computer games.

Explicit, pornographic material lead to police investigation on district iPads

Grace Vance
December 10, 2015
Lemon Lentil Rice Soup

Lemon Lentil Rice Soup

Grace Vance
December 1, 2015

WHO meat report sparks student reaction

Grace Vance
November 22, 2015
Art by Ana Ramirez, Abby Kempf, and Shelby Yount.

Injured athletes embark on road to recovery

Grace Vance
November 4, 2015
photo by Ty Jamieson

Intruder drill improves from last year

Grace Vance
November 1, 2015
photo by Grace Vance

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Grace Vance
October 13, 2015
Sophomores denied PSAT testing

Sophomores denied PSAT testing

Grace Vance
October 13, 2015
photo by Cassi Viox

Building bridges for the future

Grace Vance
October 6, 2015
photo by Grace Dorsey

Homecoming Spirit Week brings costumes, games

Grace Vance
September 30, 2015
photo by Grace Vance

Comfort meets quick

Grace Vance
September 30, 2015
Photo by Grace Vance

A lesson in history: Remembering 9/11

Grace Vance
September 11, 2015
The (L)only ones

The (L)only ones

Grace Vance
May 21, 2015
art by Stephanie Kang

Senioritis strikes RBHS

Grace Vance
May 17, 2015
source: gretchinrubin.com

Habits and personalities correlate to happiness

Grace Vance
May 13, 2015
Students, faculty discuss district social media policy

Students, faculty discuss district social media policy

Grace Vance
May 4, 2015
Study Time: Senior Jake Gallagher studies in the media center on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Finals week begins next Monday, Dec. 16.

Race to the finish

Grace Vance
April 28, 2015
Photo by Caylea Erickson

Smoke and Mirrors

Grace Vance
April 20, 2015
Photo by Grace Vance

Tropical Dream Salad Dressing

Grace Vance
April 14, 2015
art by Ellie Stitzer

The two faced resource

Grace Vance
April 7, 2015
Photo by Grace Vance

Orange Cream Ice Cream

Grace Vance
March 31, 2015
Photo by Grace Vance

Tomato-Bell Gazpacho

Grace Vance
March 17, 2015
The Science of Love

The Science of Love

Grace Vance
March 14, 2015

Competitive Acting, Readers’ Theater go to districts

Grace Vance
March 13, 2015
Photo by Grace Vance

Sophomores treated to a free screening by True/False

Grace Vance
March 8, 2015
Photo by Grace Vance

Five Layer Apple Pie

Grace Vance
March 3, 2015
Photo by Grace Vance

Red Velvet cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

Grace Vance
February 17, 2015
Photo by Grace Vance

13,000 love letters keep marriage alive

Grace Vance
February 14, 2015
It's more than just rocket science

It’s more than just rocket science

Grace Vance
February 7, 2015
Photo by Grace Vance

How to pick a good date

Grace Vance
February 3, 2015
Photo by Grace Vance

How to roast vegetables

Grace Vance
January 19, 2015
Better late than never

Better late than never

Grace Vance
January 17, 2015
By Sury Rawat

Hot Chocolooza leaves students disappointed

Grace Vance
January 10, 2015
Photo by Grace Vance

Good For You: Success in the New Year

Grace Vance
January 6, 2015
Underclassmen visit booths in the Auxiliary Gym during their Bruin Block on Student Involvement Day earlier in the school year. Photo by Renata Poet-Williams

Bruin Block committee creates course fair

Grace Vance
January 5, 2015
Infographic by Claire Simon

The sound of music

Grace Vance
December 29, 2014
art by Maddy Mueller

More than just self-expression

Grace Vance
December 9, 2014
Photo by Grace Vance

Good For You: A busy schedule vs. Health

Grace Vance
December 9, 2014
Dinner is served

Dinner is served

Grace Vance
December 5, 2014

CACC shows it all

Grace Vance
December 3, 2014
By Grace Vance

Good For You: Spiced Pumpkin Nog

Grace Vance
November 25, 2014
Photo by Grace Vance

Good For You: Introduction

Grace Vance
November 18, 2014
Opening doors just got easier for teachers

Opening doors just got easier for teachers

Grace Vance
November 10, 2014
photo by Caylea Erickson

And they call it puppy love

Grace Vance
November 6, 2014
Mending fences: Administrators hope new policy will help students learn from mistakes

Mending fences: Administrators hope new policy will help students learn from mistakes

Grace Vance
November 6, 2014
Peeling back the layers: students, instructors uncover what makes a good teacher

Peeling back the layers: students, instructors uncover what makes a good teacher

Grace Vance
October 28, 2014
photo by Sury Rawat.

Students find it difficult to juggle health and a busy schedule

Grace Vance
October 27, 2014
Google's self driving car paves roads for the future

Google’s self driving car paves roads for the future

Grace Vance
October 18, 2014
Logo used with permission from MSHSAA.

MSHSAA rules conflict with outside activities

Grace Vance
October 4, 2014
photo by Manal Salim

Advertisements contribute to materialistic society

Grace Vance
September 30, 2014
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