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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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RBHS: After hours

RBHS: After hours

Maddie Magruder
April 25, 2013
Junior Kaley Webber

Day of Silence quiets hallways

Maddie Magruder
April 19, 2013
Local vendors offer fresh variation on sandwiches

Local vendors offer fresh variation on sandwiches

Maddie Magruder
April 10, 2013
Director Mary Margaret Coffield, center, talks to a group of cast members about the details of the show. Upstage, intricately-made props set the mood of the play and place it in the lush Mediterranean. Photo by Aniqa Rahmen

Jersey Meets Shakespeare; actors open winter play

Maddie Magruder
March 8, 2013
Photo by Daphne Yu

Yearbook hosts photo booth for seniors

Maddie Magruder
February 19, 2013
Senior Katherine Odom, junior Erin Concannon and freshman Caitlynn Noltie practices their kickline for the upcoming state competition Feb. 23.

Loss of dancers create motivation, improvement

Maddie Magruder
February 12, 2013
Courtwarming King candidates announced

Courtwarming King candidates announced

Maddie Magruder
February 8, 2013
Students looking for a part in Rock Bridge's upcoming production "Midsummer/Jersey" auditioned in Room 408 after school today. Callbacks are scheduled for tomorrow. Photo by Asa Lory

Coffield casts ‘A Midsummer/Jersey’

Maddie Magruder
January 16, 2013
art by Trisha Chaudhary

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer through the halls

Maddie Magruder
December 18, 2012
Former teacher and baseball coach Ron Widbin poses with a Guatemalan student wearing a shirt from an RBHS rival: Helias. Widbin is asking RBHS staff and students to donate t-shirts supporting the Bruins to clothe children in Guatemala. Photo provided by Denise McGonigle.

T-shirt drive supports children in Guatemala

Maddie Magruder
December 10, 2012
Living Windows entertains Columbians

Living Windows entertains Columbians

Maddie Magruder
December 8, 2012

Meet the staff: Thanksgiving leftovers

Maddie Magruder
November 24, 2012
Megan Kelly as Hope Cladwell, surrounded by the Poor Chorus during the song "Snuff That Girl" in "Urinetown: The Musical." Junior Megan Kelly, who plays Hope Gladwell, falls in love with Bobby Stong, played by senior Ian Meyer, not pictured. Photo by Laurel Critchfield

Art imitates life

Maddie Magruder
November 12, 2012
Unique: Originally located on 9th Street, the store has sinced moved in next to Ragtag Cinema on Hitt Street. In the adjoining building, the store has continued to suceed as a rental store despite challenges.

9th Street Video preserves rental tradition

Maddie Magruder
October 30, 2012
Junior Salim Gumati and freshman Tarnue Tyler go after the ball Sept. 26 at a game against Hickman High School. Photo by Daphne Yu

Soccer shuts out Smith-Cotton, wins first game of districts

Maddie Magruder
October 29, 2012
The perfect storm: Waves start to crash against New Jersey as Hurricane Sandy approaches on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. Photo used with permission from Associated Press

Students, faculty look eastward at Hurricane Sandy

Maddie Magruder
October 29, 2012

Blue Note hosts eclectic band Grouplove

Maddie Magruder
October 25, 2012

Mumford and Sons’ new album ‘Babel’ full of human spirit

Maddie Magruder
September 26, 2012
The six columns in Columbia flying the flags at half staff. Photo used with permission from Kirsten Buchanan.

9/11 affects students, teachers

Maddie Magruder
September 11, 2012
Golf steals Hickman victory at Smith-Cotton tournament

Golf steals Hickman victory at Smith-Cotton tournament

Maddie Magruder
September 10, 2012
Golf brings in huge victory at Blue Springs

Golf brings in huge victory at Blue Springs

Maddie Magruder
September 4, 2012

Culinary breakfast fundraiser spreads omelet cheer

Maddie Magruder
May 5, 2012
Kite flying day brings enjoyment

Kite flying day brings enjoyment

Maddie Magruder
May 4, 2012

Boys tennis snags third at TOC

Maddie Magruder
April 28, 2012

New York district puts students’ test scores on Internet by teacher

Maddie Magruder
March 22, 2012

Matt Nathanson stops at the Blue Note

Maddie Magruder
March 11, 2012
Sophomore Mubinah Khaleel represents Nigeria for the Global Village fashion show. Photo by Halley Hollis

Global Village widens world experiences

Maddie Magruder
March 6, 2012

‘The Artist’s’ Best Picture Oscar is well chosen

Maddie Magruder
February 27, 2012
Students unload suitcases, snacks and instruments from the back of the bus Wednesday night.

All-State band podcast

Maddie Magruder
January 31, 2012
Children's theater delights with fresh take on fables

Children’s theater delights with fresh take on fables

Maddie Magruder
December 14, 2011
Bruins nab win over Kirksville, falls to Kewps

Bruins nab win over Kirksville, falls to Kewps

Maddie Magruder
November 30, 2011
Ngassi juggles school, other interests

Ngassi juggles school, other interests

Maddie Magruder
November 27, 2011

Woods balances love of video games with love of learning

Maddie Magruder
November 17, 2011

Sophomore welcomes new opportunities in performing arts

Maddie Magruder
November 15, 2011

Inside “The Music Man”

Maddie Magruder
November 10, 2011
Joseph de Bony

French foreign exchange student says bonjour to Bruins

Maddie Magruder
November 9, 2011

Cheerleaders find ways to help community

Maddie Magruder
November 1, 2011
A budding Bollywood star: Junior Sumidha Katti fully immersed herself in the difficult dance moves and lively music during India Nite. The auditorium swayed to the dancers’ passionate movements.

Teens dance at India night

Maddie Magruder
October 27, 2011

Cancer survivors use run to raise awareness

Maddie Magruder
September 23, 2011
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