Tailgating, traditions, intense rivalries, and die-hard fans are all elements that create the electric atmosphere of college football. From the opening of the season in late August until the National Championship in January, ESPN’s College Gameday showcases this unique environment every Saturday morning. For...

One of this week's Senior Spotlights is on Elizabeth Paszek. Though she has been at Rocky Mount Academy since first grade, I’ve known her since attending Pre-K with her at First Methodist Church, so I can say that she has always been the friendly and fun person we know here at RMA. Elizabeth...

While some students have attended RMA for most of their lives, senior Kaiden Pulley joined the RMA family in his freshman year, but it feels like this funny, athletic, and capable student has been here much longer. Kaiden challenges himself academically by taking Honors and AP courses. He has...

Coral reefs are fundamental not only for the conservation of over 4,000 fish species but also for other types of marine life that rely on them. Sea turtles, stingrays, parrot fish, baracutta, eels, and reef sharks make up the exotic ecosystem that reefs support. In fact, an estimated 25% of marine life...

On Friday, October 4, Rocky Mount Academy held a pep rally for the whole school to attend. Not only did we recognize our fall sports athletes, but we also celebrated, through a ring ceremony, three state championship teams: the varsity girls basketball, varsity girls soccer, and varsity boys tennis teams,...

One of this week’s new Senior Spotlights is focused on Lina Abukaff! Joining RMA in her seventh-grade year, she brings to the table her caring and hard-working attitude. Classmates describe her as helpful; whether explaining a problem in Statistics or just simply letting someone use her charger, Lina...

Every year, NFL owners and the Players Association members meet to discuss potential rule changes to America's game. While some pass and can reshape the way the game is played, others fall short and do not get the ultimate stamp of approval. During the 2025-2026 season, several changes were implemented...

One of this week’s three Senior Spotlights shines on a friendly face and dedicated student: Sadie Meadows. Sadie is the kind of student who leaves a lasting impression. If two words could define her, they would be creative and determined. Sadie’s ability to think outside the box and always give her...

Leadership and integrity are two of the core values that Rocky Mount Academy promotes, and there are no better words to describe the most loyal member of the RMA family: longtime Business Manager Patsy Bradley, who announced her retirement at the end of the 2024-2025 school year after 57 years of service. Mrs....

To supplement our stellar academic and athletic programs, RMA offers numerous clubs. Some are more academic (like National Honor Society and Beta Club), some are service-oriented (such as Key Club and Conservation Club), and others focus on the arts (like Drama and Photography Clubs). This year, we have...