Getting into college is supposed to be a great accomplishment for a student, not a product of a parent’s career. This week on March 12 possibly the largest college admissions scandal ever was unearthed. Fifty people were justly charged with bribing officials of many different organizations to unfairly...

On March 12, the body of Nash County woman Diana Keel was found in the woods outside of Leggett. She was reported missing on March 9, three days before, by her daughter who lives outside of Rocky Mount while she is in college. Diana worked as an emergency room nurse, and her employer also reported to...

Music is a powerful form of art that can leave people dreaming of the future or reliving the past. There are signature songs for major events of life. “Pomp and Circumstance” is a staple for graduations. The tune that instantly brings weddings to mind is “Canon in D Major.” For high schoolers,...

Oh, Morgan Spivey, where does one begin? It doesn’t take much to pinpoint her in the halls of our school; her small stature (4’11”, to be exact!), signature short brown waves, and face sprinkled with freckles compliments her equally unique personality. Even though her body itself is rather petite,...

Let’s face it--we all have different little things that drive us absolutely crazy and annoy us terribly. Pet peeves are super common, but you’d be surprised as to how various pet peeves can actually get! Here at RMA, I found this week that everyone has different pet peeves; some are hilarious, some...

What a great way to kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend! Field Day was full of laughter and fun times for all those involved, including students, parents, and faculty. The morning was kicked off by a parade of students walking onto the soccer field with their buddies in designated colors. After the...

Isabel Smith has been a key component in the class of 2019 for six years. Though she only arrived in middle school, the impact and close friendships she has made make it feel as if she has been here right from the start. In seventh grade, Isabel graced RMA with her presence for the first time. In true...

Top 10 Things to look forward to this spring:       Coming Soon to a Theater Near You… With the approach of spring comes a plethora of new movies. The string of new releases was kicked off with the premiere of Captain Marvel in early March. It only goes uphill from here with the release...

In December of 2018, eighteen-year-old high school senior Ethan Lindenberger got vaccinated against the wishes of his anti-vax mother. He received various shots, including hepatitis A, hepatitis B, influenza, and HPV at his local health department. Prior to this, Lindenberger had already gained online...

On March 12 and 13, the RMA theatre program will be performing The Addams Family! RMA’s young actors and actresses have been hard at work since January, and they’re so excited for everyone to see the finished product. Under Mrs. Whitehurst’s direction, everyone’s favorite creepy family has been...