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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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Junior Rohit Rao plays in a singles match

Tennis snags two more wins against Clayton and Kirkwood

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May 4, 2014
I couldn't believe the contrast between the greens and the reds and browns, it was as if Summer and Autumn were fighting for the best nature display.

Columbia nature school to open its doors in 2015

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April 30, 2014
art by Yasmeen El-Jayyousi

Zoos restrict natural animal life, create hostile setting

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April 24, 2014
Pep Assembly

Pep Assembly

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March 31, 2014
Q&A: Newport Jazz Festival: Now 60 tour comes to Missouri Theatre

Q&A: Newport Jazz Festival: Now 60 tour comes to Missouri Theatre

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March 20, 2014
Bruin Girls excel at nationals, hope to continue legacy

Bruin Girls excel at nationals, hope to continue legacy

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March 16, 2014
'Approaching the Elephant' illuminates free school effort with charm and grace

‘Approaching the Elephant’ illuminates free school effort with charm and grace

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March 3, 2014
'The Green Prince' delivers age-old message beautifully

‘The Green Prince’ delivers age-old message beautifully

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March 2, 2014
'Happy Valley' poses difficult questions, perseveres in truth

‘Happy Valley’ poses difficult questions, perseveres in truth

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March 2, 2014
'E-team' unrivaled in storytelling and power

‘E-team’ unrivaled in storytelling and power

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March 2, 2014
True/False Jubilee prone to grandeur and allure

True/False Jubilee prone to grandeur and allure

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March 1, 2014
Columbia Art League awarded senior Emily Phaup with the Best of Show award at tonight's "Appetite" exhibit. Photo by Urmila Kutikkad

Phaup takes the cake at Columbia Art League’s ‘Appetite’ exhibit

Urmilla Kuttikad
February 26, 2014
featured image by Nate Bruzdzinski

Marijuana legalization debate comes to Missouri

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February 25, 2014
Parker crowned courtwarming king

Parker crowned courtwarming king

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February 22, 2014
Golden Cow an 'udder' success

Golden Cow an ‘udder’ success

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February 20, 2014
Get to know your courtwarming king nominees

Get to know your courtwarming king nominees

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February 19, 2014
From Left: Aline, Kwizi, Claude, Freddy, Francine, and Nene Rwenyaguza together in their Columbia home. Photo by Urmila Kutikkad

Blood is thicker than water

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January 29, 2014
James Vincent McMorrow's new album breathtaking, expands horizons

James Vincent McMorrow’s new album breathtaking, expands horizons

Urmilla Kuttikad
January 20, 2014
Senior Bri Porter made her return to the Lady Bruins' basketball team last month. She has missed the past two seasons due to ACL injuries. Photo by Lisa Holt

Queen of the Court

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December 18, 2013
Arctic Monkeys lead singer drops to his knees during a guitar break

Arctic Monkeys leave crowd swooning

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December 15, 2013
Sarah Palin’s latest book bigoted, extremely offensive

Sarah Palin’s latest book bigoted, extremely offensive

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December 12, 2013
Hobbit fandom prepares for second film in trilogy

Hobbit fandom prepares for second film in trilogy

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December 12, 2013
Food Truck begins cycle around high schools

Food Truck begins cycle around high schools

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November 22, 2013
Head cheerleading coach resigns; assistant coaches to step in

Head cheerleading coach resigns; assistant coaches to step in

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November 15, 2013
Something wicked this way comes

Something wicked this way comes

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November 5, 2013
Arcade Fire's 'Reflektor' long-awaited triumph

Arcade Fire’s ‘Reflektor’ long-awaited triumph

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November 5, 2013
Tales of trick-or-treating

Tales of trick-or-treating

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October 31, 2013
Members of the RBHS volleyball team circle up in between points. By Erin Kleekamp

JV volleyball rounds season out with a bang

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October 27, 2013
Get to know your homecoming queen nominees

Get to know your homecoming queen nominees

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October 22, 2013
Feature photo by Maribeth Eiken.

Lit seminar classes face challenges

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September 26, 2013
Senior Campbell Thompson enjoyed a cone of Sparky's original Lucky Charms ice cream during lunch today. Photo by Campbell Thompson

Sparky’s celebrates 10th anniversary with free ice cream

Urmilla Kuttikad
September 25, 2013
Volleyball pulls narrow victory over Notre Dame de Sion

Volleyball pulls narrow victory over Notre Dame de Sion

Urmilla Kuttikad
September 21, 2013

Reactions toward 9/11, Syria illustrate striking, hypocritical contrast

Urmilla Kuttikad
September 11, 2013
The Neighbourhood pairs perfectly with final summer night

The Neighbourhood pairs perfectly with final summer night

Urmilla Kuttikad
August 21, 2013
Student's arrest for controversial rap challenges free speech

Student’s arrest for controversial rap challenges free speech

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May 23, 2013
Facebook Gifts concepts diminish old friendships

Facebook Gifts concepts diminish old friendships

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May 23, 2013
Capers 2013

Capers 2013

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April 29, 2013
Gun loophole tightening necessary to secure safe future

Gun loophole tightening necessary to secure safe future

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April 20, 2013
Show choirs give final performance of the season

Show choirs give final performance of the season

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April 15, 2013

Global Issues fights HIV/AIDS

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March 25, 2013
Choir, orchestra give spring concert

Choir, orchestra give spring concert

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March 16, 2013

Board of Education decides on new school start times

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March 11, 2013
Dancers draw crowds during Global Village

Dancers draw crowds during Global Village

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March 6, 2013
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‘I Am Breathing’ beautifully depicts life’s last moments

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March 3, 2013
March March 2013

March March 2013

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March 1, 2013
Lakota Coffee Company

Lakota Coffee Company

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February 14, 2013
Death penalty is unfair retribution

Death penalty is unfair retribution

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February 12, 2013
Making King Cakes (a montage)

Making King Cakes (a montage)

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February 12, 2013
2013 Golden Cow raises spirits, funds

2013 Golden Cow raises spirits, funds

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February 6, 2013

First meeting of the semester

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January 16, 2013
Board of Education discusses start times

Board of Education discusses start times

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January 15, 2013

Global Issues fights for Syrian relief

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January 3, 2013
A walk through the new gym

A walk through the new gym

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December 19, 2012
Camp Show Choir thrills hopefuls

Camp Show Choir thrills hopefuls

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December 10, 2012
Representative Stephen Webber (left) and John Wright (right) discuss education initiatives among themselves and Columbia residents Dec. 4. Photo by Elizabeth Upton

Legislators advocate for increased education funds

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December 5, 2012
Breakfast with Santa bursts with cheer

Breakfast with Santa bursts with cheer

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December 2, 2012
End of musical brings nostalgia

End of musical brings nostalgia

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November 19, 2012
RBRO hosted a dodgeball fundraiser for the Intersection last Saturday. Photo by Urmila Kutikkad

Dodgeball tourney raises money for Intersection

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November 13, 2012
Meet the staff: The role of culture

Meet the staff: The role of culture

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November 12, 2012
School musical 'Urinetown' opens for public

School musical ‘Urinetown’ opens for public

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November 8, 2012
Teens volunteer at Tiger Night of Fun

Teens volunteer at Tiger Night of Fun

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November 1, 2012
art by Hyelee Won

Evidence of poverty in India creates newfound perspective

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October 26, 2012
Photo illustration by Asa Lori

Teen feels pressure to be in a relationship

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October 22, 2012
RBHS Fall Choir Concert Video

RBHS Fall Choir Concert Video

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October 21, 2012

‘Love and Other Anxieties’ fails to go anywhere

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October 20, 2012
Homecoming candidates Morgan Widhalm (far left), Sydney Strong (left center), Taylor Wilson (center), Annie Rumpf (center right), and homecoming escort Alex Jones (far right) head into the Veterans' Hospital, bringing their vibrant colors and patriotism with them.

Homecoming Week Recap

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October 15, 2012
A Roots-and-Bluesy Montage

A Roots-and-Bluesy Montage

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September 24, 2012
Student, teachers share personal experience with suicide

Student, teachers share personal experience with suicide

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September 14, 2012
Foreign exchange students Q&A

Foreign exchange students Q&A

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September 1, 2012
Community supports Hamoodi before he is sent to prison

Community supports Hamoodi before he is sent to prison

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August 24, 2012

District forces teachers to spend budget by end of April

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May 10, 2012
English teacher Mary Dix hugs learning specialist Mary Grupe shortly after Grupe won the award. and Dr. Dana Clippard was among one of the many district people who came to celebrate the win with Grupe. Photo by Avantika Khatri

Grupe awarded ‘Outstanding Educator in a Specialized Area’

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March 16, 2012
Performing arts stays underappreciated

Performing arts stays underappreciated

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February 21, 2012

Boys’ JV basketball takes second in tourney

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January 29, 2012
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