Grabinski Saves the Day
Blake Darmante, Reporter
January 28, 2020
Last year RCHS’s Earth Science teacher Christopher Bowring retired. Bowring was known for his undying charisma. Bowring has left a legacy here at RCHS. Luckily, the new earth science teacher, Aaron Grabinski, has stepped up to this important position. Grabinski has had a long road to becoming a ...
Petriella Pops Off
Adam Elrod, Reporter
January 28, 2020
Susan Petriella is the AP Language and Composition and English 11 CP teacher here at RCHS. Petriella transferred here from Maury River Middle School this year. “I was thrilled to be at the high school,” said Petriella The transition from Maury River to RCHS was seamless and easy.” Before this year...
Lily Interns With Architect
Brooke Gardner, Business Manager
January 28, 2020
Since entering high school, junior Joseph Lily has completed Architecture 1 and 2, and is currently completing Architecture 3. Lily has also began an internship with Balzer and Associates of Roanoke, Va. Balzer and Associates specialize in architecture, engineering, and surveying. During his inter...
A New Teacher For Tommorows Lifesavers
Blake Darmante, Reporter
September 20, 2019
Teacher Thomas Andrews is teaching the new EMT class this year at RCHS. The acronym EMT stands for emergency medical technician. An EMT must be prepared to respond to 911 calls, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, provide life support, transport injured victims, and administer immediate care for people...
Gardner Creates Good Initiatives
Sarah Hennis, Managing Editor
September 19, 2019
The science curriculum has been changing over the past two years. Amanda Gardner is teaching the Environmental Science AP course, in addition to some regular courses this school year. Gardner has spent most of her life in Va. However, she and her husband just recently moved out of the Southwestern region...
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...
Blake Darmante, Reporter
May 11, 2020
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