This week’s senior spotlight features volleyball standout and honor roll student, Bridget Ward. Bridget joined the RMA family in 7th grade when she moved here from New Jersey. She had no trouble fitting in as she immediately joined the volleyball team, and has been a key player on the team ever since. She was awarded the Coaches’ Award in 9th grade, MVP in 10th grade, and is currently the team captain. She has also contributed her talents to the Varsity Cheerleading team since 9th grade. She has been a leader on the team all four years and is currently a team captain.

Academically, she maintains a rigorous course load taking all AP and honors classes. She has also been on the A/B Honor Roll throughout high school and received several academic awards. She is very involved in school life as a member of the Key Club, Debate Club, and Student Booster Club, where she is the secretary. Bridget also tutors lower school students through STARs during her study hall. Outside of school, Bridget has volunteered at the hospital and tutoring students at lower school in Wilson.

Everyone knows Bridget by her bright smile and giggly laugh. She is well known on campus by all ages. Lower schoolers adore her from her help with lower school cheerleading squad, STARs, working at Pitstoppe, or baby sitting on the weekends. Whenever they see her, they are sure to chase her down in the court yard to give her a hug. When classmate Connor Daughtridge was asked about Bridget, she said “Bridget is just an all-around fun person. She’s super generous, and can always make me laugh”. Bridget’s friendly disposition and bright smile will definitely be missed at RMA next year. Make sure to check out the interview below to get to know her better!

1. How long have you attended RMA?

Since 7th grade so 6 years!!!!

2. What is your favorite class that you have taken at RMA?

Dr. Well’s chemistry class mostly because Tyson Jones, my middle school (and high school) crush, was in my class *heart eyes*

3. What is your favorite thing to do outside of school?

I LOVE, like actually LOVE playing with my dogs… if you know me you know I’m not exaggerating either 🙂

4. What kind of music is on your Spotify?

Everything.

5. Where are you applying to college?

UNCW and ECU… GO SEAHAWKS

6. Do you know what you would like to major in?

I would like to major in forensic chemistry but 🙂 who knows!

7. What is your favorite show on Netflix?

Wow this might be the toughest question… NOT lol duh The Vampire Diaries!

8. What is your biggest pet peeve?

I strongly dislike being poked ESPECIALLY when I’m already irritated…

9. If you could do high school over again what would you do differently?

I would take a lot more pictures with my friends.. I mean I already have a lot but I could definitely have more to look back on.

10. What accomplishment at RMA are you most proud of?

One time I told Mrs. Meadows I was going to finish my review packet before everyone else and she didn’t believe me because I was (and still am) a procrastinator but, believe it or not, I completed that packet before everyone else and it was a great feeling… but I still procrastinate 🙁

11. What will you miss most about RMA next year?

Ugh, this is sad! I’m really going to miss the family-like atmosphere the most. It definitely made my middle and high school years here the most memorable.