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Bearing News

Photo by Desmond Kisida.

Zachary Willmore becoming homecoming queen indicates growing inclusion in RBHS

Shubha Gautam November 8, 2021
Dressed in a long, sparkling golden gown, Zachary Willmore walked to the center of the football field with his escort, senior Eliana Snyder, and the rest of the homecoming court. Nervous and excited for what was to come next, he exchanged glances with Snyder and, for a moment, linked his pinky with her’s before looking back down. As the mumbles of the crowd quieted, RBHS principal Jacob Sirna held the microphone and announced the name of the 2021 homecoming Queen—Zachary Willmore.
Art by Rachel Stevens.

LGBTQ athletes find community within athletics

Bailey Stover February 25, 2020
LGBTQ athletes share their coming out stories and discuss how the athletic community accepted and alienated them during their lives.
Junior Parker Boone exhales amidst a cloud of colored smoke, the outlines of his features barley visible in the dark. In December 2018, the Surgeon General issued an advisory on e-cigarette use among youth, declaring
the growing problem an epidemic. Featured image by Sophia Eaton.

Vape, Juul use increasing in adolescents; no amount of nicotine is safe

Will Cover October 1, 2019

Vaping related illnesses have been popping up nationwide with 530 reported cases according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Missouri just experienced its first death due to vaping,...

Senior captains Anel Castro and Aubrey Sanders cheer in sync during their routine. Sanders loves the family her team has become. "We have been practicing together since April of last year," Sanders said.  "We have had some ups and downs with losing some people, we have persevered. We all know each other’s weaknesses and strengths and we are able to give one another encouragements to keep doing their best in the routine."

Cheer advances to nationals

Anna Xu December 10, 2018

Last Sunday, December 9, the RBHS cheer team competed in Cape Girardeau to qualify to nationals. After an impressive first place finish for their game day routine and a second place for their competitive...

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