One of our many senior spotlights this week is on James Thomas. James came here in the ninth grade from Greenfield Academy in Wilson, and we’re so glad he did! In his own words, he is outgoing, adventurous, and eager to meet new people, which allowed him to become an important part of the RMA family...

This issue, I am lucky enough to write a Senior Spotlight on my best friend, Katie Bulluck. I would describe Katie as kind, funny, and caring. She has a contagious smile, and I am guaranteed a laugh whenever I am around her. She shows her caring nature by always being willing to help, whether...

One of our Senior Spotlights for this week focuses on Carter Ingram, who joined the RMA family in the sixth grade. He describes himself as competitive, hardworking, and diligent, and as one of his friends, I can add to this list by describing him as someone who is kind and makes a good friend. He knows...

One of the Senior Spotlights this issue is on none other than Lowell Brantley. Based on my personal experience with Lowell, I can say that he knows how to make you laugh instantly. After all, Lowell is–in his words–“a sociable, lighthearted rapscallion who enjoys tom-foolery.”  With his high...

In March, even non-basketball fanatics know what is going on: having reached the end of conference games, it's time for the madness that is the NCAA tournament.  First, let’s look at a quick recap of where things stand based on the conference tournaments.   The weekend of March 15 and 16 (when...

One of this week's Senior Spotlights is on someone I knew for years before I came to RMA. I met Gavin Ozment when I began riding horses at Faithful Stables and have been lucky enough to call him my friend ever since. Gavin describes himself as someone who is traditional and a hard worker, which I can...

One of our three senior spotlights this week is an RMA student who has attended the school since kindergarten and is the son of RMA science teacher Dr. Wells, Wyatt Wells. If Wyatt were to describe himself in two words, they would be friendly and easy-going. Outside of school, he likes to spend time...

I have known Grace Bone as long as I can remember, so I am beyond excited to write her Senior Spotlight for this edition of The Eagle Examiner. Our parents have worked together forever, and I will always treasure my memories of growing up seeing Grace around the Nottingham Company’s office,...

On February 21, the varsity girls basketball team made history by being the first RMA basketball team ever to compete in the state championship–and we won! As one of the starting five, I want to share with you how special this experience was for all sixteen players. With snow still on the ground,...

On January 25, our Exceptional Eagles joined with other exceptional students from the community to celebrate their very own prom! The event was held at Nashville Methodist Church and was staffed by about 60 student volunteers from RMA and about 65 adult volunteers from the RMA community, including...