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Photograph depicts students' stress towards rising SOL expectations.

Board of Education raises SOL pass scores

Olivia Hickman and Claire Sigler October 7, 2025

On Sept. 25, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) voted to raise the pass rate of the Standards of Learning tests (SOLs). Virginia students take SOLs starting from 3rd grade and high school students...

Varsity football's comeback falls short

Varsity football’s comeback falls short

Rowe Carter, Reporter September 22, 2025

On Friday, Sept. 19, the varsity football team suffered a 28-21 home loss against the Little Giants of Waynesboro High School. Down by 21 points to start the second half, the ‘Cats rallied back and the...

Senior Hayley Higgins cheers on the team during the game.

Varsity volleyball falls to Fort Defiance

Addie Brown, Reporter September 16, 2025

Volleyball played the Fort Defiance Indians on Sept. 9 at home. The game ended in five hard-fought sets, with the game lasting well into 9 p.m. The set scores were as follows: set one 25-20 (RC), set...

Cheerleaders clap after a good football play.

Cheer team prepares for their upcoming season

Ella Cate Brown, Editor in Chief September 16, 2025

The cheer team is coming off an amazing season last year. They made it all the way to states at the end of their season and are hopeful to do the same this year.  Last year, they lost seven seniors,...

Man’s Best Friend album cover, Fair use image courtesy of Island Records.

“When did Sabrina Carpenter’s album get so good?”

Maeve McGrath, Reporter September 15, 2025

At 12 a.m. on Aug. 29, Sabrina Carpenter released her newest album, “Man’s Best Friend.” The album has 12 tracks, including the track “Manchild,” which was released on June 5 as a teaser. “Manchild”...

Photo courtesy of Starbucks, graphic by: Cate Wilson

Starbucks releases fall menu treats

Cate Wilson and June Wilson September 15, 2025

Every August, Starbucks fans become eager for the new fall menu to be released. This year's lineup includes the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte,...

RCHS Counseling office where students can get information of colleges and careers.

College fair is coming to Rockbridge

Dean Fafatas and Parker Flint September 15, 2025

The college fair is an event that Rockbridge County High School holds every year for juniors and seniors. This year's fair is on sept 15 and has been going on for the past 20 years. There will be around...

Student Jonathan Soriano throwing away a Monster Energy drink.

Student Athletes Banned From Energy Drinks

Elle Werner, Opinion Editor August 29, 2025

As student athletes prepare for their upcoming seasons, they're being met with some new regulations.  The Virginia Highschool League (VHSL) have cracked down on athletes and the usage of energy drinks....

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