Zequigyu Travels From China
October 11, 2018
Filed under Profiles
Junior Huo “Curtis” Zequigyu is a new exchange student attending RCHS from Sichuan, China. Zequigyu currently resides with his host father, Michael Ross. Zequigyu’s main reason for traveling to the U.S. is his enjoyment of the film industry. “I decided to come to America because I wanted to...
Senior Athlete Profiles
Brinson Mullis, Sports Editor
July 22, 2018
As the academic year and spring season comes to a close, many seniors will face the end of their athletic careers. However some ‘Cats will continue to play the sports they love at the collegiate level. Seniors Dalton Benson, Haley Cruz, Keely Doyle, Malik Dunn, Allie Fields, Grace Huffman, Mallory ...
Richter researches violence
Kate Hentz, Reporter
February 27, 2018
Filed under Profiles
After the philosophy program was cut, junior Harry Richter decided to do an independent study on the ethics of violence, by focusing on the philosophy of self-defense, war, and civil disobedience. “I was inspired to learn about my topic around the time of a lot of violent protests like the one at ...
Brodie creates choreography
Kate Hentz, Reporter
February 27, 2018
Filed under Profiles
For senior Kathryn Brodie, dance is more than an extracurricular activity. This year, Brodie started an independent study focused on choreography. Brodie’s participation in Shenandoah Ballet and Halestone Dance Studio inspired her to create her own ballet, clogging, and modern dance pieces. ...
Perkins Comes to RCHS
Alexandra Mason, Reporter
December 7, 2017
Filed under Features, Profiles
Donnie Perkins is a new special education teacher at RCHS. Originally from Buena Vista, he played baseball, football, and wrestled. After high school, he attended Liberty University in Lynchburg. His hobbies include coaching the ‘Cats football team and being outdoors. Before coming to RCHS, Perkins always taugh...
Grad Rhodenizer Returns to Teach
Alexandra Mason, Reporter
December 7, 2017
Filed under Features, Profiles
Zachary Rhodenizer is the new chemistry college preparation instructor for grade levels 10 and 11. Along with being a new chemistry teacher for the regular school day, he is also a junior varsity and varsity coach for the ‘Cats football team, working specifically with the defensive linemen. Othe...
Troise wants Students to like Math
Alexandra Mason, Reporter
December 7, 2017
Filed under Features, Profiles, Uncategorized
Kim Troise is a new math instructor for Algebra part I and algebra college preparation, teaching the new freshmen class. Troise grew up in Asheville, N.C. in her early years. After high school, she went to the University of North Carolina Greensboro and James Madison University, where she got a degr...
Youngdahl joins Spanish department
Lily Moreschi, Reporter
November 24, 2017
Filed under Profiles
This year, Scott Youngdahl joined the RCHS staff as a level II and III Spanish teacher. Before moving to Lexington in 2008, Youngdahl lived in N.C., but grew up in Okla.. He went to the University of Texas for his undergraduate degree, and then to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to get ...
Yob settles into RCHS
Lily Moreschi, Reporter
November 24, 2017
Filed under Profiles
Mary Yob is one of the two new English teachers. She is a first year teacher currently teaching English 10. Originally from Sterling, Va., Yob recently moved to Lexington in July 2017. Yob graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's degree in English. Yob also obtained a master’s de...
Ritter Scales The Rocks
Brendan Donahue, Reporter
May 31, 2017
Filed under Profiles
Knowing how to save yourself from tragic accidents, while suspended hundreds of feet up in the air, is not something that is included in the typical high school curriculum. However, junior Peyton Ritter is taking advantage of the Independent Study program in order to learn and teach herself about Alpinism...
Brinson Mullis, Managing Editor
October 31, 2018
I have been preparing for this very moment for the last two years. Somehow, I always knew it would come back to this. There was just no shaking the feeling that something...
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Assistant Managing Editor
Lily Moreschi is a junior second-year member of The Prowler Staff where she serves as the Assistant Managing Editor and Opinions Editor. Moreschi is also a Senior Company member of the Rockbridge Ballet...