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RBHS band holds joint winter concert with local middle schools
December 21, 2025
RBHS choir holds their annual winter concert
December 18, 2025
Cole Riney (12) practices at dress rehearsal on Dec. 9th for upcoming play, "Our Town".
RBHS theatre performs “Our Town”, director and students elucidate the inner workings of the play
December 17, 2025
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
RBHS Freshman Baseball Secures a Victory to Capital City 9-0.
April 22, 2026
Cora Smith (12) guards the ball at the varsity girls' basketball game Feb. 19.
RBHS varsity girls’ basketball takes the victory to Camdenton 71-36
February 23, 2026
Eli Jones (12) dribbles the ball at the varsity boys' basketball game Feb. 17.
RBHS boys’ varsity basketball dominates Hickman High School 53-24
February 22, 2026
Nicholas Timbrook (11), guards the ball at a game against Rockhurst 2/6.
RBHS varsity boys’ basketball falls to Rockhurst High School 45-65
February 9, 2026
Henry Baker (9) circles around his BHS opponent to score a takedown. Photo by Ryan McClain
RBHS wrestling competes against CPS schools at Battle of the Belt
February 5, 2026
Photo of an arcade game at Witches & Wizards Arcade.
Nostalgic gaming
February 19, 2026
Students gather on the courtwarming dance floor.
Behind the scenes: StuCo plans school dances
March 21, 2025
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
Screenshot of "Animal Farm" (2025). Courtesy of IMDB.
I watched Animal Farm: A Cautionary Tail So You Didn’t Have To
May 4, 2026
Photo of Puerto Rican rapper and singer, Bad Bunny, during Super Bowl halftime performance. Photo courtesy of HOLA! magazine.
Super Bowl Sunday: Skip the game, cue the entertainment
February 21, 2026
Close up of a microphone.
68th Annual Grammys Awards New and Returning Artists
February 11, 2026
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 of Puerto Rican rapper and singer, Bad Bunny, during Super Bowl halftime performance. Photo courtesy of HOLA! magazine.
Super Bowl Sunday: Skip the game, cue the entertainment
February 21, 2026
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
Photo of Puerto Rican rapper and singer, Bad Bunny, during Super Bowl halftime performance. Photo courtesy of HOLA! magazine.
Super Bowl Sunday: Skip the game, cue the entertainment
February 21, 2026
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 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 16 Issue 4
Southpaw Volume 16 Issue 4
May 5, 2026
Southpaw Volume 16 Issue 3
Southpaw Volume 16 Issue 3
February 27, 2026
Southpaw Volume 16 Issue 2
Southpaw Volume 16 Issue 2
December 19, 2025
Southpaw Volume 16 Issue 1
Southpaw Volume 16 Issue 1
October 31, 2025
Southpaw Volume 15 Issue 2
Southpaw Volume 15 Issue 2
January 27, 2025
Reaching high for a book, Madalyn Faber (12) loves to read. Reading one new book everyday, her love for books has grown extraordinarily. “Reading is one of my favorite hobbies, and I love exploring new genres and new types of books!”
Seniors of Rock Bridge: The girl behind the success
May 21, 2026
At the plate, Josh Marsh gets ready to hit a ball. This year, Marsh has worked hard in perfecting his swing and has hit high in the batting order the entire year. “You're going to experience some challenges in high school, whether it be academically or athletically, but just pushing yourself to do the best that you can instead of backing down or giving up is really important,”Marsh said. “Overall it is important that you stay persistent.”
Seniors of Rock Bridge: From the ball field to the work field
May 21, 2026
Standing in front of accomplishments made by fellow RBHS band students, Kara Morgan (12) is dressed up in a RBHS band jacket, representing her passion for fine arts. She participates in tons of band activities, such as marching band, show choir band, basketball pit band, and more! “Stay in band, please. The fine arts program at our school is shrinking."
Seniors of Rock Bridge: Balancing band during senior year
May 21, 2026
Hairapist, JaeLynn Wrice (12). Wrice says time management is the biggest challenge she faces when it comes to braiding." Time management is the only challenge that I have during braids because they have to be perfect to me, I have to make sure my braids and my parts are perfect. I don't like any mess ups because I wouldn't want nobody to mess up on me, so really just time management.”
Seniors of Rock Bridge: Braids that speak for themselves
May 21, 2026
Saying goodbye to high school and hello to the real world, Jaylin Larkins (12) holding a phone to represent her photography side. It represents the hard part of going on her own post high school and figuring out what a real adult means. She is surrounded by the things that represented her all in high school and some will even follow her post high school. “This is so exciting, oh my gosh, I get to be independent, this is so much fun, and then at the end of the day, I'm kind of like, this is scary because on your own."
Seniors of Rock Bridge: Breaking societal norms and finding herself
May 21, 2026
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