Our Faculty Focus subject this issue is the new Upper School Spanish teacher, Ms. Vicky Bolivar! You can find her at the end of C Hall (where Mrs. Fererro taught until her retirement last year) or on the volleyball court coaching the JV volleyball team. This year, Ms. Bolivar is teaching Spanish 1, 2,...

What happens when a hunter has become so good at what he does that he begins to want more?  Many hunters have come to the realization that just sitting in a stand with a firearm feels more like target practice and doesn't do them justice anymore. Here are a few ways you can make hunting more challenging...

Vann Davis, a senior loved at RMA for his friendly and unique personality, joined the Class of 2024  in second grade. Ask anyone on campus and they will tell you that Vann is known for being very knowledgeable and having many passions, which checks out since he considers himself an open-minded individual. He...

For this week's senior spotlight, we focus on the talented Gabe Henderson. Joining us in 6th grade, Gabe has been an amazing addition to our senior class 2024, providing a daily dose of wit. Although Gabe is known for his sarcasm, he is extremely sympathetic and understanding of those he is close with....

School may have just started, but you know what’s coming next week… HOMECOMING! Although it’s a school-wide event, the Upper School SGA is in charge of planning Homecoming here at RMA. Last week, our SGA met to talk about what we can do to make it even better than the years before. Here is your...

Although Friday night football games are a staple of high school sports, RMA’s varsity boys soccer team is an important part of RMA athletics this year with its 16 players. (For perspective, the football team has just five more.) Currently going 4-3 for the season (4-1 in conference play), the boys...

It is possible that in the last week you’ve seen a few  stories on the news about red wolves. Many people have seen these stories but few actually know the whole story. In 2022, several conservation groups–including the Red Wolf Institute and the Animal Welfare Institute–filed a lawsuit claiming...

This issue’s Senior Spotlight features big man on campus Marti Mcknight. Since joining the RMA family in fifth grade, Marti has made a positive impact on our school. Marti is a friend to all; he includes all his classmates and lightens the mood in class for students and teachers alike. He is known...

In our last issue, we learned about our wonderful art teachers and the projects they have planned for their students this year. However, the term art isn’t just about what you can see; it is also what you can hear! As your arts and entertainment writer, I want to introduce you to the musical aspects...

The college application process can be filled with excitement, anxiety, and anticipation, leaving many stressed and overwhelmed, so we are here to guide you through the process and highlight a few important considerations that might make things go more smoothly.  One common question among high school...