This Senior Spotlight focuses on a member of the senior class who is no stranger to another kind of spotlight: Ava Swanner. On March 19-20, Rocky Mount Academy put on a production of High School Musical, in which Ava played Martha. She was also in Grease, Mama Mia, and Little Me and was honored by...

For one of this week's articles, you get the pleasure of learning more about one of RMA’s lifers: Frances Stone, who has been a part of the RMA family since Pre-K. She is a caring, independent, enthusiastic, and funny individual, and I can testify to the fact that there is never a dull moment with...

Spending time around Frances Tharin–we met at dance class when we were 3 years old and are now clogging together–I have seen the fun, creative personality that she brings into our senior class. Frances is a “lifer,” meaning that she came to RMA in Pre-K… and she has enjoyed every minute...

One of our five senior spotlights this week is on RMA “lifer” Thomas Honey, who started Pre-K here at the age of three. If he were to describe himself in a few words, they would be smart, athletic, funny, and kind.  Smart. Thomas has challenged himself this year by taking French 4, AP Calculus,...

One of this week’s spotlights is on senior Parker Gupton, who made the exciting decision to commit to the ECU Honors College last week! Here, we’ll take a look at his life as an RMA student leading up to this amazing opportunity.  Parker has been part of the Eagle family since his freshman year...

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...