This week’s senior spotlight is RMA’s ray of sunshine, Sarah Cathryne. She joined the RMA class of ‘23 her freshman year as the Ann Weaver Scholarship recipient. She has made sure to waste no time or opportunities while here.    From the start of her academic career, Sarah Cathryne...

This week’s senior spotlight stars a very special member of the class of 2023: Sarah Wiederhold! Sarah has been a part of the class since she joined in the eighth grade, but it is difficult to imagine life at RMA without her. She is a person of many talents, both on the stage and in the classroom,...

For years, RMA students have listened to Ms. Covolo and other administrators each morning for the daily announcements that included everything they needed to know, from yesterday’s sports scores to what would be served that day for lunch. This year, things have changed, thanks to Mr. Powell, MS Science...

Cool weather is finally approaching, and with fall on the way, I wanted to share my go-to fall recipe. If you need a last-minute party favor or breakfast on the go, this is the recipe for you! I have made these muffins so many times, and I only get positive feedback from my friends and family.  These...

Hurricane Fiona, which began as a Category 1 hurricane, made landfall on Puerto Rico–which is a US territory–Sunday afternoon around 3:20pm EST with a wind speed of 85 mph. Across Puerto Rico, a maximum of 30 inches of rainfall is expected.    Even before it hit land, the hurricane’s...

This senior spotlight focuses on a very special girl in the Class of 2023: Elle Bartolomeo. I can truly say that, ever since Elle joined us at RMA in the fifth grade, she has made a difference here. Her positive attitude and smile every morning brightens my day, and she exhibits her caring personality...

This week’s Senior Spotlight features none other than the incredible Rachael Godwin! Rachael joined RMA in tenth grade when she won the Ann Weaver Scholarship, a scholarship she very much deserved and has lived up to.    Rachael is one of the sweetest people anyone will ever have the pleasure...

This week’s Senior Spotlight stars Henry Smith, a lifer at RMA! I do not think that I have ever heard Henry say an unkind word, and I am confident that both our classmates and teachers would say the same. While Henry is often a quiet leader, there is no one in our class with a more iconic laugh. His...

Rocky Mount Academy is home to many Scouts dedicated to bettering our community, and one way to do that is to work toward the highest honors offered by Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the USA. An Eagle Scout is the highest rank a Boy Scout can reach, while the Gold Award is the highest achievement...

As we start the 2022-2023 school year, clubs are in full swing. Many of our students this year have taken on the responsibility of starting new clubs, which is an excellent way for the students at our school to explore hobbies, get involved with our community, and give back to others. This year two of...