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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

Smith-Cotton suicides bring awareness to mental health, bullying

Smith-Cotton suicides bring awareness to mental health, bullying

Grace Vance April 30, 2017
In light of the recent deaths at Smith-Cotton High School, find out what preventative measures RBHS is doing to stop suicide and bullying.
Granola-Inspired Rice Crispy Treats

Granola-Inspired Rice Crispy Treats

Grace Vance April 23, 2017

Don’t be fooled by the title, these rice crispy treats are the real deal. After one bite, these ooey gooey, dried cherry and chocolate-infused squares will not only fulfill your childhood dreams of the...

Blackberry-Ginger Pancakes with blackberry pie sauce

Blackberry-Ginger Pancakes with blackberry pie sauce

Grace Vance April 20, 2017
In this installment of "Good For You," learn how to make healthier pancakes that don't skimp on flavor. These are perfect for your next weekend breakfast or brunch.
Construction limits student, teacher parking

Construction limits student, teacher parking

Grace Vance April 19, 2017

Since administrators announced the construction of the main entrance in March earlier this year, the renovation has temporarily blocked off the visitor parking spots in the east, opening entrance to the...

Monroe and Serio talk about family and interests outside their civic studies classroom

Classes disrupted because of medical emergency

Grace Vance March 15, 2017
During fourth hour today, Dr. Rukstad sent an email to teachers asking them to keep students in the classroom. Read why here.
Adoption strengthens family ties

Adoption strengthens family ties

Grace Vance March 15, 2017
RBHS student shares her story of being adopted by an American family.
Neeley and Nick Curent

Neeley and Nick Curent

Grace Vance March 6, 2017

Neeley Curent: "We've been selling popcorn for City Garden school, a local non-profit. It serves first through fifth grade [and] it's an arts and outdoor education school here in Columbia. Why did you...

Reneise White

Reneise White

Grace Vance March 5, 2017

"I was a queen [last year] and I love just being able to dress up and be myself for once instead of normal clothes, so that's why I do it ... People are just really exited to see you [as a queen] and...

Kelsey Forqueran

Kelsey Forqueran

Grace Vance March 5, 2017

"One of the things I love about True False is that it brings people in from not only all over the country, but all over the world ... Being able to meet people that I would have never had the opportunity...

Tawnya Rivers

Tawnya Rivers

Grace Vance March 5, 2017

"I love True False. This is my third year volunteering. It's my favorite time of year in Columbia. I got here at 7:45 a.m. this morning and I'm supposed to be off at 2:30 p.m., but I stay a little later...

Sights and sounds of the March March parade

Sights and sounds of the March March parade

Grace Vance March 3, 2017

Even before I step foot on ninth street, where the annual March March parade takes place, I can feel the anticipation and fervent energy radiating from the event. As I draw closer, I realize the magnitude...

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 3, 2017

In RBHS’ first match against Blue Springs South (BSS) of the season, the Bruins started the night out with multiple fouls but were able to pull through with a one point lead at 57-56. The beginning of...

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