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Halloween fosters self-expression with limits

Nora Crutcher-McGowan November 4, 2021
America has its fair share of stuffy rules and social norms, but “Halloween is the one time of year a girl can dress like a total slut and no other girl can say anything about it.” Cady Heron from “Mean Girls” was sort of right. Maybe not about the “slut” comment, but more so about self-expression and the costume aspect of the holiday. 
IN STITCHES:
Sophomore Owen Dack wears an Eeyore onesie, and drew stitches across his face to represent the stuffed nature of the character. "There's this theory that the characters in Winnie the Pooh represent the seven deadly sins and different types of mental illnesses, and Eeyore is depression."
Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

The many faces of Halloween

George Frey October 31, 2018

Oct. 31. To some, it’s just an average day, but for others it is a chance for them to showcase their self expression in various forms of costumes. From mimes to Steve from Blue’s Clues, various RBHS...

“I have been getting the back of my head shaved and colored for the last year. This is the first time I’ve ever done more than two colors. I have a lot of fun with it because you can hide it, show it or do whatever with it depending on the mood you’re in. It’s an easy way to be fun and funky. Fashion at True/False showcases different people from across the world, and for people here in Missouri it's an opportunity for them to express themselves. That’s the fun thing about the weekend; getting to showcase yourself and your style.” -- Pass Holder outside Missouri United Methodist Church

Fashion of True/False

George Frey March 5, 2018
True/False, a celebration filled with colorful, eclectic people to say the least. It's a showcase of Columbia’s self-expression. Part film festival, part concert, part public art exhibition and, of course, part fashion show.
Boon Palipatana, senior, dresses up as Catherine Ryberg's escort

8 of our favorite looks from the first day of Spirit Week

Madison Wright September 27, 2016

Students went all out in black in white for Tuesday's theme day, "There's a STORM Coming!" and started Spirit Week off with a bang! Boon Palipatana, senior, takes the challenge from head to toe. Piper...

photo by Grace Dorsey

Homecoming Spirit Week brings costumes, games

Grace Vance September 30, 2015

The Homecoming festivities have taken off as students get into the full swing of what is known as "Spirit Week." The theme for today is Disney animals and sidekicks. The homecoming nominees and their escorts...

March March yields big turnout

March March yields big turnout

Renata Poet Williams March 6, 2015

Experience the clever costumes and marching band music at the 2015 March March.[vc_video link="https://vimeo.com/121521734"]Video by Renata Williams

Halloween leaves childhood behind

Halloween leaves childhood behind

John Flanegin October 31, 2014

Halloween has always been much more than just another holiday. Every Oct. 31, the memories come back of the smell of brisk chilly air and the crunch of leaves underneath my shoes as I walked from house...

Show Choir Up Close & Personal

Show Choir Up Close & Personal

Morgan Berk January 28, 2014

Earlier this month, the RBHS show choirs had their premiere performance. Prior to that, they had two rehearsals in full costume and makeup. As an individual on the tech crew, I took the opportunity to...

Show Choir Festival Preparation

Show Choir Festival Preparation

Maribeth Eiken January 17, 2014

Rock Bridge's show choir season begins full force once the time comes. The week before the Annual Festival, City Lights and Satin N' Lace face a brutal week of constant practice, use of creativity and...

These glasses have had their lenses removed, and they've been sanded down all over.  By sanding the glasses, they have a more matte finish, and look a bit less like 3D glasses

3-D glasses become passable Halloween costumes

Madi Mertz October 30, 2013

Halloween is upon us once again, and for those who no longer trick-or-treat, it may not seem nearly as important to prepare a costume as it once was.  But it isn't really necessary to buy expensive pieces...

Costume amuses, entertains

Costume amuses, entertains

Maddy Jones October 31, 2012

Three to four times a week, I watch an 11-year-old boy who attends Columbia Independent School. Yesterday, we decided to have a little fun with his Halloween costume, the tuxedo "morphsuit." Although it...

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