Lynch Pursues Film-Making Hobby With Independent Study
Maya Humston, Reporter
May 21, 2019
Sophomore Abigail Lynch has chosen to complete an independent study on filmmaking this semester. Lynch has a background in theatre, creative writing, and even assistant directing, so filmmaking seemed a natural step. “We’re mainly going into in depth on directing, cinematography, and video editing,...
Decanini Prepares For Career in International Relations
Maya Humston, Reporter
March 12, 2019
Lately, there has been a high demand for Arabic speakers in many industries in the US. Knowledge of the language could help in almost any field, and those who learn the language have found themselves better able to handle relations with other countries, learn other languages, or even just live in the...
Patterson Pursues Police Career
Maya Humston, Reporter
March 12, 2019
Due to the many occupational hazards that make careers in law enforcement so dangerous, one must be physically and mentally prepared to enter this field. However, senior Bryce Patterson is up to the job. This semester, Patterson has been taking an independent study covering law enforcement and...
Hamilton Explores Her Artistry
Lily Moreschi, Assistant Managing Editor
February 1, 2019
During the first semester, senior Abby Hamilton is combining her love of dance in her academic life by completing an independent study entitled ‘The Aesthetics, Composition, and Pedagogy of Modern Dance.’ “The aesthetics aspect is just learning my own style and what I like to do and put it into...
Mija Delija
Grace Frascati, Reporter
January 22, 2019
Junior Mija Delija is an exchange student from West Germany near the Rhine River and the town of Cologne. She is staying with a host family, the Orisons. “I get along with them very well,” said Delija. “I’m very happy that I’m with them. They’re very chill and not very strict with stuff...
Isabella Borgo
Grace Frascati, Reporter
January 22, 2019
Junior Isabella Borgo is an exchange student from Northwest Italy, along the coastal regions. Borgo is fascinated by the greenery in Lexington, which she did not have back home, as she formerly lived in a town surrounded by buildings. Another aspect of America which intrigues her is the differences...
Dennis Moore
Beckett Howe, Reporter
January 22, 2019
Many people go into the military for the honor of defending the country. Retired Staff Sergeant Dennis Moore joined to serve because he wanted a change in life. “I was 29; I wasn’t married; I didn’t have anything going on except my career as a teacher,” said Moore. “It was not quite two...
Daniel Donoso
Beckett Howe, Reporter
January 22, 2019
Many exchange students are scared of a new school system and new people they do not know. But for Daniel Donoso, that is not the case. “I’m originally from Ecuador,” said Donoso. “My host family is close, so it’s pretty similar to my normal family.” There are many reasons that people become...
Khaldun Awayssa
Sophia Carlucci, Features Maestro Leader
January 22, 2019
By: Sophia Carlucci Junior Khaldun Awayssa came Rockbridge as a foreign exchange student. He is staying with Cindy and Mark Miller for two months and then will be moving in with another family. Awayssa noticed a few differences in the school system in America compared to Palestine. “The culture...
Kiersten Donahue
Sophia Carlucci, Features Maestro Leader
January 21, 2019
By: Sophia Carlucci Kiersten Donahue is the new earth science and environmental science teacher at RCHS. After five years of attendance, Donahue graduated from North Carolina State University receiving her bachelor’s degree. Before coming to RCHS, Donahue worked for the USDA Forest Service, George...
Beckett Howe, Reporter
May 21, 2019
Even though the blackface scandal of Governor Ralph Northam has smeared his career, there can be a good lesson learned from this horrible action. Northam’s refusal to...
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Junior Dylan Hostetter is a first year reporter for The Prowler staff. He enjoys writing, drawing, and listening to music. Dylan is currently in the process of opening a gluten-free party barn. He’s h...