This week’s Spotlight is shining on the great James Whitehurst. A member of the RMA family since ninth grade, James has brought his quick wit and awesome personality to the class of 2021. When asked to describe himself, he came up with the adjectives witty and humorous, and I couldn't agree more. James’s...

A few of the students at Rocky Mount Academy have been attending class virtually instead of being in school. These students have stayed in touch with teachers and classmates via Zoom. Virtual schooling varies greatly from being in school, which all students can attest to from learning remotely from March...

This past weekend, September 12 and 13, RMA’s high school finally performed Disney’s High School Musical on Stage! after many ups and downs. Originally meant to be the spring musical, the coronavirus caused it to be shut down, and uncertainty began to surround the fate of the show. No one knew if...

At RMA, we are lucky to be back in school, albeit masked, but back in school. However, many people's most anticipated return is not the academics, but the athletics. Fall sports teams had been working all summer with the hopes of returning to the field, court, or track when the state moved into Phase...

The fashion accessory trends of 2020 include padded headbands, chunky boots, statement chain necklaces, and more. But who would have thought a pandemic would sweep across the globe and change not only our lives, but also our style? As of now, you can add face masks to the list of 2020 fashion trends. Since...

On August 28, Chadwick Boseman passed away in his home surrounded by his family. The actor, director, and producer had been secretly battling colon cancer since 2016. He was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer, and battled with it for these last four year as it progressed to stage IV.    He...

Over the last week, a lot has changed for North Carolina regarding the fight against COVID-19, including the transition from Phase 2 into Phase 2.5. Governor Roy Cooper announced on September 1st that North Carolina would be taking a modest step forward to Phase 2.5, effective on Friday, September 4th....

Our very first Senior Spotlight of the new school year is on the unforgettable Elizabeth Winstead. A member of the class of 2021 since ninth grade, she has surely impacted everyone she has come across in her four years at RMA. When asked to describe herself, she used the adjectives hardworking, analytical,...

This week’s Faculty Focus is on RMA’s newest school nurse and COVID-19 expert, Jennifer Epps! Mrs. Epps joined RMA over the summer as a part of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was an office nurse and a hospital-rounding nurse for 20 years before coming to RMA. Although she misses the people...

This year, RMA welcomes fifteen new students to Upper School! Get to know them below! Welcome to the RMA fam!   FRESHMEN Jordan Wright What school did you go to before RMA? Southwest Edgecombe Middle School.   Avery Cumpata What's your favorite class/who’s your favorite...