With her coffee in hand, every time Taylor walks into homeroom, it is immediately illuminated with both her smile and her great sense of humor. Taylor has been a part of our class for 4 years, and the senior class wouldn’t be the same without her. Those who know Taylor, know that her family owns Hunte...

Over the past decade, the United State’s government has made changes regarding environmental policies such as reducing fossil fuel emissions, regulating pollution, or funding boards that aim to conserve and protect the environment. Since the Trump Administration has been in office, there have been...

This week’s Senior Spotlight is on the quiet yet hilarious, Christopher Gardner, who might not always be heard but can always be seen. He stands out in a crowd, both literally, because of his height, and theoretically, because of his ongoing humor. You can usually find Chris doing one of two things: ...

Most likely to use a saying you’ve never heard of... Dr. O’Brien Dr. O’Brien is one of RMA’s most notable English teachers for her engaging lectures. She keeps her classes entertained because she is so dedicated to the literature and the education of her students. Sometimes, she is so int...

This year, it seems as if we have lost more notable figures than ever. Every week, there’s a news story about someone that we all know and love who has died. In remembrance of some of those who have died, here are some notable deaths from this year.   Avicii  Tim Bergling, better known by his stage na...

Not many teachers would decide to use real pies as models in class, much less allow the students to devour all five of the pies. However, our Ms. Keel is unique; she gladly visited the grocery store after school, picked out a variety of flavors, and proceeded to serve her AP Statistics class pie aft...

Since the 6th grade, the smile of Ethan Davis has been lighting up the halls of RMA. If you are lucky enough to know Ethan, you know that his sweet and happy personality has the ability to brighten anyone’s day. Mrs. Andracchio, who spends all day, every day with the seniors and knows us well says,...

Barrett Eidson, where does one begin? She has all the qualities that everyone wishes they had: athleticism, kindness, intelligence, leadership, and creativity (plus many, many more!). Barrett has been a vital part of this senior class, adding her skills to everything she does in and out of the classroo...

“Did you see what she posted on her VSCO?” “Fortnite is for boys, VSCO is for girls!” “I’ll post that on VSCO, not Instagram. Don’t worry.” If you’ve heard one of these phrases or one similar, you’ve come into contact with a VSCO user. VSCO is a newer form of social media that has s...

Most of you have probably heard of Allie Beads, a small business started by an RMA Alumni, Allie Gardner, along with her mother, Stephanie. Coming from a small town like Rocky Mount, Allie has come a long way since she first started Allie Beads. In fact, she has retail locations in the following stat...