Although she has only graced the halls of Rocky Mount Academy for a year now after transferring from Greenfield School in Wilson, Claire Brittle has definitely become a key part of the class of 2020. Claire’s sarcasm, independence, and expressive attitude make her stand out from the rest of us! She...

Within the past few weeks, there has been a staggering rise in illnesses related to vaping. Across the US, at least 380 people, mostly teens and young adults, have been hospitalized after experiencing severe pulmonary symptoms. These people experienced shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness,...

When Hurricane Dorian was quickly approaching North Carolina after ravaging the Bahamas, a state of emergency was announced for all 100 counties in North Carolina and urged North Carolinians to prepare for the storm, especially residents of the Outer Banks. Even though most parts of North Carolina received...

The National Cancer Institute defines an opioid as “A substance used to treat moderate to severe pain. Opioids are like opiates, such as morphine and codeine, but are not made from opium. Opioids bind to opioid receptors in the central nervous system.” These opioids are often prescribed as painkillers...

Original, caring, and hilarious, Oliver Bissett has grown up in the halls of RMA. As a “lifer” here, he has made a substantial impact on his class and the entire RMA community. Undoubtedly a leader, Oliver is a valuable part of the class of 2020 and of every team and club in which he participates....

 As with most hurricanes that hit the eastern United States, Hurricane Dorian formed off the west coast of Africa and moved across the Atlantic, gaining strength along the way. It entered the Caribbean Sea on August 27th. It moved across the Caribbean with great strength and eventually stalled over...

The long wait is finally over. Many of us have been looking forward to the college football season, patiently waiting to see our college team hit the field once again. This past week from Thursday to Monday, college football fans got to enjoy the atmosphere once again. The opening weekend is full of...

Waiting out a hurricane is never an exciting activity, so instead of sitting there bored out of your mind, here is a list of the top movies to watch during the storm, ranging from comedies and action to horror and chick flicks!     The Breakfast Club   This movie is such...

On August 26, the United States celebrated National Dog Day. In honor of this pawsitively rebarkable holiday, here are some of the cutest pups owned by RMA’s faculty!  

  Now that school has started back up, we have exchanged the relaxing days of summer for early morning alarms. We wish that we had more time to spend without the stress of homework and tests hanging over us. But students are not the only ones longing for more time to spend doing the things they enjoy....