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Sad Seniors Leave their Marching Memories Behind

Mackenzie Noppe, Writer

December 1, 2019

There are many seniors who are sad to graduate and leave their high school careers behind....

Imagination

Montana Hogan, Editor

November 30, 2019

This weekend, the Rock Island Theatre Department put on the show Peter/Wendy, directed...

Music: Bringing Different Experiences Together

Gwendalyn Waggoner, Editor

November 30, 2019

Although music has always encapsulated Charlotte Boyer's life, when starting her most recent project, she was unaware of how much a song could change someone else’s life. Boyer was first introduced to the River Music Experience through a family friend, and received a scholarship for...

Sports

Mayhem in Ottawa

For the first time in school history, the Rock Island High School Boys Soccer Team won their first outright Conference Title in school history with a 1-0 win over Quincy in the 39th minute of the match. The Rocks were ecstatic to be a part of history, and appreciated to have the great...

Our HistoRIc Rocks!

As the Rocks go into the first round of Regionals, the Rocks knew there was a chance for this to be their last game of the season. With that being said, Rocky came out and played their best, winning 6-1. Junior defender, Isaiah Kerr, said, “Going into Regionals, our mindset, as a team,...

Spooky Soccer Tourney

On Saturday, October 26th, the Rock Island Girls Soccer program competed in a Halloween...

Features

My Pageant Life

JaRaya Carr, Editor

December 1, 2019

Toddlers and Tiaras, little girls crying, the mist of hairspray, crazy parents chasing their daughter to get them ready, doors being slammed in the background, parent racing to get the crown, watching little girls win big prize like mini cars and fans of money. At Rock Island High School,...