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Kevin McCarthy Elected as Speaker of the House in Historic Election

Reagan Woody, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2023

As a result of the 2022 midterm elections, the Republican party gained control over the House of Representatives. This political power turn led former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D) to step...

Students in Building trades work together to complete daily tasks. Photo taken by Cameron Terry.

Wildcats Build the Community

Cameron Terry, Reporter January 23, 2023

Within RCHS’s  Carrer and Technical Education (CTE) Department, Mr. Brayden Tuttle’s Building Trades class has been building a house to be donated to a family in need through Habitat for Humanity....

Junior Addie Wright bandages a donor after their donation. Photo by Maxwell Pearson

RCHS Hosts Annual Blood Drive

Maxwell Pearson, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2023

On Friday, Jan. 13, RCHS hosted the annual blood drive, for the first time in three years. The Student Council Association (SCA) partnered with the American Red Cross to put on the drive, and considered...

Ham and Bacon were selected for the 2022 Drexel Photography High School Contest Exhibition at the national level.

Wilson Wins

Micah Mayr, Reporter January 20, 2023

Photography is thought to be something that is simply complex. It is an art, it is a skill, it is a way of expressing one’s way of viewing the world. When taking a photo, one must frame and stage what...

PTSA Puzzles Over Prom

PTSA Puzzles Over Prom

Maddie Dahl, Reporter January 20, 2023

The Parent Teacher Student Association, (PTSA), and Just Games, a game shop in Downtown Lexington, are collaborating on a puzzle competition to help fundraise for the After Prom Party this year. The After...

Model UN at the Halloween trivia night. 
From left to right: Leo Decanin, Jesse Hunston, Saara Basu, Sara Topasna, Claire Crossman.

Model UN Prepares for a Trip

Baileigh Ramsey, Reporter January 20, 2023

At the end of February, Model UN is taking a trip to the University of North Carolina. Besides all the weekend simulations, the club is working towards their goal of going on this trip. The simulations...

Alison Pfaff signs her commitment to swim at Duke University in the 2023 school year. Photo taken by Maxwell Pearson.

Wildcats make D1 Commitments

Cameron Terry, Reporter January 6, 2023

History was made at Rockbridge County High School on Nov. 10, 2022 when four female athletes signed to D1 schools. There have only been four total female athletes to sign D1 schools before this day.  Alison...

Holiday Traditions takeover RCHS

Holiday Traditions takeover RCHS

Emma Bates, Reporter January 6, 2023

Many families all over the world have different holiday traditions. Many common traditions are exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, sharing meals with family and friends, or traveling to other...

Sophomore Noah Carroll and seniors Anna Cunningham and Grace Rolon build the book tree in the library. Photo by Maxwell Pearson

‘Cats Get in the Holiday Spirit

Maxwell Pearson, Editor-in-Chief January 4, 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the holiday festivities are in full swing at RCHS. With exams looming in the distance, the month of December is going to be full of cramming material, but...

Senior Rachel Hines shoots a 3 pointer

The Hines Sisters Make Their Mark on The Court

Nic Vargas, Reporter December 12, 2022

Many people know seniors Rachel and McKenzie Hines from their proficient lacrosse skills and their division one athletic abilities. However, this year the Hines sisters chose to make a new name for themselves...

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