This week’s Senior Spotlight focuses on the one of a kind and the RMA Media Office’s very own: Lindsay Boyette. When thinking of characteristics to describe Lindsay, it is hard to choose just one because of her versatile personality. However, a few that highlight her are compassionate, ambitious,...

Colby Kirkpatrick, founder of Rocky Mount Academy’s Media Office, graduated from RMA six years ago, and has been navigating the real-world ever since. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he has traveled the world and has lived in several different places before discovering...

This week’s Faculty Focus is on RMA’s newest English teacher, Maggie Barry! Ms. Barry joined the RMA family this summer and has quickly made an impact on our school. She is originally from Federal Way, Washington, where she was born and raised until the age of 13. At the age of 13, her family moved...

STEAM is back! After a three year break, one of RMA’s most popular special classes has returned and is being taught by Mrs. Ashley Barry! STEAM, standing for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, is a fun way for students to learn, build leadership and team building skills, and get...

This week’s senior spotlight focuses on the media offices' very own Cooper Ams. Cooper has attended RMA since Pre-k making him a lifer and a familiar face around school. When asked to describe himself, Cooper answered, “I’m easy going, curious, and friendly.” Yes, these adjectives describe him...

At the end of every school year, the Media Office has to say goodbye to all of its seniors. With this being said, the staff gathers and reviews the applications of the rising juniors/seniors that want to be a part of the Media Office. This year, juniors Mary Kimbrell Livermon, Mari Robin Tharin, and...

The Weaver Scholarship is one of RMA’s most prestigious scholarships, with many impressive candidates and only one recipient. This year, the scholarship winner was Isabella Daza, who transferred from Red Oak Middle. She feels like RMA has given her more freedom in her school day, with smaller classes,...

The Finals! This was a big weekend for tennis enthusiasts as the U.S. Open ended on Sunday, September 12. This annual tournament and final Grand Slam tournament of the year began Monday, August 30th in New York. If you have followed the tournament, then you would know it was missing some of the most...

This summer, going to the movies was a great way to spend a rainy day, or to hang out with friends. Whether or not it is a $5 movie night, or just sitting in front of your TV at home, movies allow moments of relaxation and getting lost in the screen without thinking about reality. Some must watch summer...

At the beginning of each year, the Middle School students and Upper School students have the opportunity to run for a Student Government Association position! Posters fill the halls and candidates go around in an effort to ensure that they will receive the votes of their peers! Positions include Homeroom...