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Thomas is a Staff Writer for The ROCK. He swims religiously for the Rock Bridge swim team and has for four years. Thomas is a man of many talents, not the least of which is his phenomenal grilling abilities. He has a bright future in petroleum engineering, and, one day, one of his offspring will become president of the United States.

Track competes through heat, prepares for districts

Track competes through heat, prepares for districts

The track team braved soaring temperatures and intense sun at the Rock Bridge Invitational Saturday, May 5 at the RBHS track. Although the Bruins’ only competition was Helias, the team…

New talents aid boys tennis, bring team closer together

New talents aid boys tennis, bring team closer together

A late start to the season due to inclement weather in addition to losing five varsity seniors from last year has not diminished the confidence of the boys tennis team.…

Tennis, soccer suffer due to weather

Tennis, soccer suffer due to weather

For the second time in a row, the Rock Bridge tennis team had its match cancelled due to weather. The tennis team was supposed to play Rockhurst at 3 p.m.…

Last day of school set for May 24

Last day of school set for May 24

Barring any more school closings due to inclement weather, the last day of class for Columbia Public School students will be Thursday, May 24. After only using two snow days…

Girls basketball plays in quarterfinals Wednesday

Girls basketball plays in quarterfinals Wednesday

The girls basketball team take on Waynesville (12-17) at 6 p.m.  tomorrow in the sectional game at Rolla. Senior guard Kelsey Harrington said the Bruins felt confident going into tonight…

Making a statement: girls swimming brings home MSHSAA title

Making a statement: girls swimming brings home MSHSAA title

Over a year ago the high school swimming program was almost cut from Columbia Public Schools’ budget because of low participation. Eleven girls made up the roster. Only one qualified…

Girls swimming team dominates state championship

Girls swimming team dominates state championship

The Bruin swim team won the state meet this afternoon, Saturday, Feb 18. The team edged Glendale 213-182 to take home the first state title in Rock Bridge swimming. The…

Bruins qualify eight swimmers in state preliminaries

The girls swim team had a strong showing at the preliminaries of the state meet qualifying eight swimmers and all three relays for the finals on Saturday. Swimmers competing Saturday…

Swimmers top personal records at last chance meet

Swimmers top personal records at last chance meet

The swim team competed today in its final meet of the season before post-season begins next Saturday, Feb. 18 at Hickman Pool. The “last chance” meet provided swimmers a final…

Swimmers balance high school, club teams

Swimmers balance high school, club teams

For 11 girls on the high school swim team, the practice schedule doesn’t end at the six practices a week scheduled by high school coach Karen Steger. Instead, these swimmers…

CACC highlights classes through Skill Expo

CACC highlights classes through Skill Expo

Student work and a showcase of activities will highlight the Columbia Area Career Center’s Skill Expo today from 6 to 8 p.m. Administrative Assistant Rebecca Pisano said the event will…

Despite absences, girls’ swimming succeeds

Despite absences, girls’ swimming succeeds

Although missing five of their top swimmers at the Parkway South Invitational in St. Louis Jan. 13 and 14, the Bruin girls’ swim team placed ninth out of 13 teams.…

Wrestlers stand their ground

Wrestlers stand their ground

Wrestling coach Travis Craig has emphasized defensive technique. The team’s goal is to avoid take downs and pins by perfecting its defensive skills and outlasting its opponents on the mat…

Anxieties trouble, cause harmful physical, psychological problems

Right now Ashley Hong’s most pressing stressor is college. She worries about her ability to excel on the ACT and be admitted to the nation’s most prestigious colleges. Excessive amounts…

Volleyball girls work for spots on the team

After losing its matches against Ozark and Jefferson City, the JV volleyball team hit its stride going 10-2-1. The Bruins focused on maintaining their perfect record at home and finished…

An identical copy: Cloning provides life applications

In 1993 scientist Ian Wilmut and his team began a project making genetic changes in farm animals. He never imagined his work would lead to creating a clone. Four years…

An identical copy: Cloning provides applications in life

In 1993 scientist Ian Wilmut and his team began a project making genetic changes in farm animals. He never imagined his work would lead to creating a clone. Four years…

Cross country hopes to reach high expectations

Cross country hopes to reach high expectations

Last year was bittersweet for cross country. The boys finished a school record second at the state meet, but Lee Summit North beat RBHS by 23 points. However, this year the…

12 students awarded national merit semifinalists

12 students awarded national merit semifinalists

Out of the nation’s 16,000 National Merit Semifinalists, RBHS has 12. These students now move on in hopes of becoming finalists eligible for 8,300 available scholarships. “It looks really good…