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Cafe, bakery creates perfect hidout

Cafe, bakery creates perfect hidout

When I was little I had a tree house, a fort made of pillows and sheets or a big cardboard box that said “Do not disturb.” And as I grew…

Orchestra members prepare for fall concert

Orchestra members prepare for fall concert

Students passing through the music wing may recognize the sounds of RBHS’ orchestra, preparing for their first concert of the year. The concert will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 16,…

Style of the Week: Alyssa Jennings

Style of the Week: Alyssa Jennings

As Bearing News staff member Ashleigh Atasoy and I roamed the halls earlier this afternoon, we stumbled upon the idea of a “Style of the Week,” where we showcased Rock Bridge students…

Relive 2012 Homecoming Week

Relive 2012 Homecoming Week

Homecoming Week is an essential part of Rock Bridge life. Relive the happy moments of 2012-2013 Homecoming Week. Video by Urmila Kutikkad Footage by Alyssa Piecko and Urmila Kutikkad…

‘Argo’ delivers intimate, accurate retelling of events

‘Argo’ delivers intimate, accurate retelling of events

I’m going to go out on a limb and say that Ben Affleck’s Argo might be one of the most historically accurate films I’ve ever seen. It’s also an exceptionally…

Bruin Soccer Shootout ends in disappointment

Bruin Soccer Shootout ends in disappointment

This past weekend, Cosmo Park was the site of the Bruin Soccer Shootout. Though not officially a tournament, soccer teams from all over Missouri, including the RBHS’ varsity boys soccer…

Girls tennis crushes sectionals, heads to state

Girls tennis crushes sectionals, heads to state

After an exciting night of homecoming, the girls tennis team hit the road Saturday morning in order to claim another sectional title as they played Francis Howell and Parkway North,…

Swimming, diving makes progress at Greater Kansas City Invitational

The RBHS Swimming and Diving team spent the weekend competing in Greater Kansas City Invitational, going up against 20 others schools from around the region. The team spent Friday night…

Band holds car wash to fundraise for Hawaii

Band holds car wash to fundraise for Hawaii

Some band members spent their Saturday morning washing cars today, Oct. 13,  from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Break Time at the corner of Stadium Blvd. and Ash…

Football wins homecoming game

Football wins homecoming game

Senior night offered a chance for a last minute win when the Bruins battled the Liberty Blue Jays in the 2012 homecoming game. Being the last home game of the…

Bumby crowned homecoming queen

Bumby crowned homecoming queen

At last night’s homecoming football game halftime, senior Morgan Bumby was crowned Homecoming Queen out of nine potential queen candidates. Accompanied by her escort Salim Gumati, Bumby accepted the crown…

Advisory door decs promote creativity, teamwork

Advisory door decs promote creativity, teamwork

The homecoming door decs proved more than just a way for sophomores to showcase their creativity and craftiness this fall. They also offered a chance for individual advisory students to…

Streaming live from the 2012 Homecoming Assembly

Streaming live from the 2012 Homecoming Assembly

Watch the Homecoming Assembly live here on BearingNews.org and as usual the recording will be available immediately following the assembly.…

Soccer beats Waynesville Tigers, 6-0

Soccer beats Waynesville Tigers, 6-0

The Bruin boys soccer team beat the Waynesville Tigers 6-0 tonight in a landslide victory. Although it took a while for the team to warm up in the crisp fall air,…

‘Halcyon’ impresses with unique style

‘Halcyon’ impresses with unique style

Halcyon  is an acquired taste. I listened to Ellie Goulding’s second studio album for the first time with skepticism, melting into intrigue. The second time through, I found myself enjoying…

Sequel ‘Taken 2′ lives up to hype

Sequel ‘Taken 2′ lives up to hype

  Image used under fair use doctrine When people talk of movie sequels, I tend to hear a lot of the same: “the first movie’s always best” or “there’s no way…

Homecoming day four

Homecoming day four

Thursday – Food bank day The theme for day four was “purple” or Food Bank day. Candidates dressed as purple grapes to food condiments such as mustard and ketchup. Students…

Volleyball JV girls pull through, varsity falters

Volleyball JV girls pull through, varsity falters

Jefferson City played host to the Bruin girls volleyball team this afternoon, Oct. 11, when the Bruins boarded a bus and headed south for a match against the Blair Oaks…

Meet your homecoming assembly emcees

Meet your homecoming assembly emcees

Seniors Emily Baird and Troy Guthrie will be emcees for the first assembly of the 2012 school year. Senior Emily Baird How did you become an emcee? “Troy Guthrie asked…

Vice Presidential Debate live chat

Bearing News hosts a livechat of the vice presidential debates!…

Homecoming Assembly Livestream

Check back here tomorrow for the livestream!…

Classroom temperatures fluctuate; computer problem solved

Classroom temperatures fluctuate; computer problem solved

The RBHS heating ventilation and air conditioning unit shut down yesterday, Oct. 10. Media Center Specialist Dennis Murphy, a school technician accidentally pulled the wrong hub box out of the computer system,…

District discusses new transportation system, changes in school starting times

District discusses new transportation system, changes in school starting times

Teachers, parents, district administrators and students arrive at the Stony Creek Inn for the World Cafe. Those who attended watched a PowerPoint, presented by Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Chris…

Queen candidates reminisce childhood memories at Rock Bridge Elementary

Queen candidates reminisce childhood memories at Rock Bridge Elementary

On day three of the homecoming activities, the theme was red or “child day.” The queen candidates traveled to Rock Bridge Elementary School to play with the children during their…

Homecoming day three

Homecoming day three

Wednesday – Rock Bridge Elementary The spirit week theme for Wednesday invited the student body to dress in red and step back in time to their elementary years. Candidates took…

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day

‘#3′ disappoints, obscures band’s true talent

‘#3′ disappoints, obscures band’s true talent

It’s sad to watch a good band break away from its roots and then blow away in the wind. Some artists can make the transition with minimal damage — maybe…

Homecoming queen candidates deliver cards to veterans

Homecoming queen candidates deliver cards to veterans

For day two of homecoming week, students had the opportunity to write thank you cards to the veterans at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital. Candidates manned a booth in…

Homecoming day two

Homecoming day two

Tuesday – Veterans Day  The spirit week theme for Tuesday revolved around the help students could give to the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital. Queen candidates encouraged RBHS teens…

Golf takes home third sectional tournament title, prepares for state

Golf takes home third sectional tournament title, prepares for state

In the fall of 2010, when a sectionals tournament was established for Missouri high school golf, RBHS took home their first title. The team hasn’t been willing to share it…

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