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A graphic by Tolu Oyesanya depicts a senior meeting with Principal Mouton. “It really shows that Mr. Mouton cares for the students,” senior Semi Akindebe said. “He wants to know what they could do as a community, as an administration, to improve Rock Hill for the next generation that will come. I think thats an amazing thing because the foundation that we started will be there forever.”

Principal hosts one-on-one meetings with seniors

Tolu Oyesanya and Jacob Turner
May 10, 2024

In the past few weeks, seniors have participated in one-on-one meetings with Principal Terry Mouton, where they discuss their high school experience, who impacted them the most and what clubs and organizations...

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AP testing is a stressful time for students. “Study in some way. Fiveable, Quizzlet, youtube videos, or read through the material,” Bruns said. Studying and being prepared is important for taking big tests.

AP Test: How to prepare

Maddie Coleman, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2024

For all of the AP students, the big test is up and coming. The week of May 6-10 and May 13-17 are testing weeks. Two Advanced Placement (AP) teachers at Rock Hill, Mrs. Natale and Ms. Bruns, talk about...

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Showcasing six students from the 2022-2023 school year, each individual who won an award embodied the core values of the school. This is about your character, Assistant Principle Sharon Kelley said. These are things people should recognize in you. This school years nominations have opened up until April 22.

Recognition at its core

Dana Garcia, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2024

It's time for the tradition of recognizing seniors who exemplify and embody each of the school's core values. The ICSEEU awards represent a series of six different types of fundamental principles that...

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A digitally constructed image shows the transition from the paper-and-pen SAT to the digital SAT. I think having a fully digital SAT, in a lot of ways, does make it more accessible for students, junior William He said.

Juniors reflect on the digital SAT

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024

The SAT college admissions exam has fully embraced the digital era, leaving the traditional paper-and-pencil format behind. The transition to digital testing is marked by a shorter exam duration, adaptive...

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Panel Members Mr. Derrick Robinson and Mrs. Ceretha Robinson standing next to Black Student Union President Rayna Martin and Psi Alpha President Jaya Ande after discussing mental health during a combined panel meeting. “We will mostly be talking about the couples experience in a relationship and how the feeling of love helps their everyday like experiences, even in mental health,” Psi Alpha President Senior Jaya Ande said.

Black Student Union and Psi Alpha hosts mental health panel

Jacob Turner, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2024

On Feb. 28, 2024, the Black Student Union (BSU) and Psi Alpha National Honor Society teamed up to sponsor a mental health panel for Black History Month located in the Rock Hill cafeteria. Psi Alpha...

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Many lives are aimed to be saved after the blood donations from many students, teachers, and parents. “I wanted to donate blood just to give back to the community and I wanted my cord for graduation,” senior Justin Banton said. “Its really fun, its really good to give back, and also it doesn’t hurt that much; you don’t really feel it. You honestly won’t realize how much blood youre giving until after you give blood.” The spring blood drive was hosted at Rock Hill High School from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. with the Carter BloodCare company.

Donate, Save Lives!

Dana Garcia, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2024

On Sept. 26, 2023, the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) partnered with Carter BloodCare to organize a blood drive in the LGI room at Rock Hill High School. This semester these programs...

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Primary Medias new billboard lights up with an ad for community members to advertise with them. “My opinion is that it could be a valuable advertising tool, a useful way to share information and advertise local businesses,” Assistant Principal Derrick Buckles said. The new billboard is located on the corner of U.S. 380 and Coit RD in Frisco.

New billboard lights the way

Jacob Turner, Reporter
February 14, 2024

“Why is there a bright billboard glowing up in my backyard?”   The newest addition of a digital billboard shines on the corner of U.S. 380 and Coit Road. Almost lighting the way to campus,...

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A digitally constructed image created by senior Dana Garcia demonstrates the change from Skyward to Qmlativ. Qmlativ is another program underneath Skyward, RHHS Testing Coordinator Antony Park said. Its been open for several years on a trial basis, and I understand that it provides a better user interface for both staff and students. It provides a few additional features compared to Skyward, but overall its a very similar program. This update will take place in Prosper ISD for the 2024-25 school year.

Prosper ISD upgrades to a new grading system

Dana Garcia, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2024

A grading system used by many students, teachers, and parents will create a new experience for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Skyward technology features a revolutionary update that was created in 2014...

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Rock Hill Theater teacher Sariea Haney teaches a class on creating a character kit for University Interscholastic Leauge (UIL) one act play. UIL provides a unique opportunity that provides experience that cannot be replicated in any other setting. The class took place on Saturday, October 21.

UIL: The Benefits of Competition

Maddie Coleman, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2023

Born and raised in the state of Texas, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) plays a big part in all schools. It is a good way to showcase the brains of the student body.  This organization puts...

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Mocking a fatal injury, a volunteer sits down while Prosper Fire and Rescue examines the operation badge. What’s critical for the community to understand is the relationships we are building here are critical for an event like this, Assistant special agent in charge with the Dallas FBI Geoff Mcguire said. We’ve exercised all of our abilities between local state and federal police departments, fire, EMS, all of those things, we showed that even if it were to happen we would quickly respond and act on a situation like this, and a community can understand that they would be safe. Many entities were present during this practice to ensure the safety and security of our community.

Prosper ISD hosts joint law enforcement training

Dana Garcia, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2023

An all-day training exercise for law enforcement took place on Oct. 26 at the Children’s Health Stadium on Frontier Parkway and the Central Fire Station. Prosper hosted one of the five anti-terrorist...

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JQuavia Carrs College and Career room 2011, displays college banners from all over the country. Remember to breathe, ask questions and utilize your resources, Carr said. Students are always welcomed to stop by my office or schedule an appointment with me.

The Start of the Future

Maddie Coleman, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2023

For the class of 2024, college is rapidly approaching. It tends to be a stressful time for soon-to-be graduates since they may not know where to begin. However, the Prosper ISD provides a number of opportunities...

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Gathering around, first responders are shown at the Dallas Memorial Stair Climb listening to announcers. “It symbolizes the dedication that those guys were willing to do that day; put their life on the line for a stranger, you know, and thats what we sign up for when we take the oath of a firefighter [or police officer,] firefighter Mark Parker said. This ceremony started at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9.

Remembering 9/11

Dana Garcia, Reporter
September 11, 2023

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. On this day, nearly 3,000 people were killed and 6,000 others were injured in one of the worst attacks of the nation’s history. Numerous...

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