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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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Senior Raymond majors returns a ball against Joplin on April 19th.

Boys tennis advances to final four for 13th year in a row

Sophie Whyte
May 27, 2014
art by Alex Carranza

Toxic beauty products pose potentially dangerous risks

Sophie Whyte
May 5, 2014
Apps of the week: KakaoTalk, Hemingway App and 2048

Apps of the week: KakaoTalk, Hemingway App and 2048

Sophie Whyte
April 6, 2014
Carl in the season finale. Photos courtesy of AMCs website.

Fourth season of ‘The Walking Dead’ comes to a close

Sophie Whyte
April 4, 2014
From Hays Code to modern films

From Hays Code to modern films

Sophie Whyte
March 21, 2014
Season two of Hannibal captivates fans

Season two of ‘Hannibal’ captivates fans

Sophie Whyte
March 20, 2014
Annual fashion show entertains at Global Village

Annual fashion show entertains at Global Village

Sophie Whyte
March 7, 2014
One-on-one interview with director/producer Cynthia Hill

One-on-one interview with director/producer Cynthia Hill

Sophie Whyte
March 2, 2014
Oscar Best Original Score predictions

Oscar ‘Best Original Score’ predictions

Sophie Whyte
March 2, 2014
Steep competition among Best Picture Oscar nominees

Steep competition among Best Picture Oscar nominees

Sophie Whyte
March 2, 2014
Four tunes compete for the Best Original Song Oscar

Four tunes compete for the ‘Best Original Song’ Oscar

Sophie Whyte
February 28, 2014
Director Cynthia Hill of Private Violence comes to PAC

Director Cynthia Hill of ‘Private Violence’ comes to PAC

Sophie Whyte
February 27, 2014
Gardens & Villa album Dunes is a perfect February release

Gardens & Villa album “Dunes” is a perfect February release

Sophie Whyte
February 6, 2014
2014 Grammy Album of the Year nominees

2014 Grammy ‘Album of the Year’ nominees

Sophie Whyte
January 26, 2014
Trophies in room 204

National debate champion Malin coaches debate team, class

Sophie Whyte
January 20, 2014
Stunning debut album Dirty Gold by Angel Haze impresses with poetic lyrics

Stunning debut album ‘Dirty Gold’ by Angel Haze impresses with poetic lyrics

Sophie Whyte
January 2, 2014
12 DIYs: Wrapping paper origami stars

12 DIYs: Wrapping paper origami stars

Sophie Whyte
December 25, 2013
We the Kings introduces new, upbeat album Somewhere Somehow

We the Kings introduces new, upbeat album ‘Somewhere Somehow’

Sophie Whyte
December 23, 2013
Independence for teenagers is necessary in developing maturity

Independence for teenagers is necessary in developing maturity

Sophie Whyte
December 20, 2013
art by Maddy Mueller

Face it: facebook may be dead

Sophie Whyte
December 19, 2013
“I think it should be Christmas Break because this is when Christmas is, and Christmas is a holiday, so just like Thanksgiving [was called] Thanksgiving Break. So it’s Christmas Break and that’s when family should have presents and fun and a time to get back together with your family and just enjoy life.” Junior Hend Alrawi

Student View: Should the break be called Winter Break or Christmas Break?

Sophie Whyte
December 19, 2013
Danielle Bradbery album disappoints with generic songs

Danielle Bradbery album disappoints with generic songs

Sophie Whyte
December 1, 2013
Student View: Black Friday

Student View: Black Friday

Sophie Whyte
November 26, 2013
“It’s to give thanks for what we have and it affects my life, personally I just go see friends and have a big dinner with friends and family. It’s a way to bring people together so you can have a happy time.” Sophomore Ahmad Diab

Student View: The true meaning of Thanksgiving

Sophie Whyte
November 26, 2013
Beyond Meat introduces animal product substitute

Beyond Meat introduces animal product substitute

Sophie Whyte
November 22, 2013
Lady Gagas ARTPOP doesnt disappoint

Lady Gaga’s “ARTPOP” doesn’t disappoint

Sophie Whyte
November 13, 2013
A job well done: Juniors Aaron Ghidey and Brendan McLaughlin relax after helping clean up trash around RBHS during the joint project.

Service clubs come together to clean up school grounds

Sophie Whyte
November 5, 2013
Prism radiates optimism with catchy melodies

‘Prism’ radiates optimism with catchy melodies

Sophie Whyte
October 27, 2013
Senior homecoming queen nominee Megan Kelly and her escort, senior Nick Hainsworth, dressed up as a hunter and a hound dog, respectively, for day three of homecoming week. Photo by

Scooter race provides homecoming nominees with friendly competition

Sophie Whyte
October 23, 2013
Diane Birchs new album has dismal, yet graceful sound

Diane Birch’s new album has dismal, yet graceful sound

Sophie Whyte
October 20, 2013
Cast for Seussical announced

Cast for Seussical announced

Sophie Whyte
September 27, 2013
Paws in the Park celebrates 10 successful years

Paws in the Park celebrates 10 successful years

Sophie Whyte
September 16, 2013
Girls tennis team emerges victorious against Notre Dame

Girls tennis team emerges victorious against Notre Dame

Sophie Whyte
September 14, 2013
Lab Explorations 101 partners with Mizzou, presents research through poster session

Lab Explorations 101 partners with Mizzou, presents research through poster session

Sophie Whyte
May 17, 2013

Greek Orthodox students celebrate Easter

Sophie Whyte
May 5, 2013
Student-Teacher Wars

Student-Teacher Wars

Sophie Whyte
April 30, 2013
Bunny Cupcake

DIY: Easter Cupcakes

Sophie Whyte
March 22, 2013

Journalist shares lessons learned from captivity in North Korea

Sophie Whyte
September 6, 2012
Mizzou Reads speaker to welcome North Korean detainee Laura Ling

Mizzou Reads speaker to welcome North Korean detainee Laura Ling

Sophie Whyte
September 4, 2012
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