Dr. Steve Hankins becomes new head principal of MHS
Mansi Mamidi, Features Editor
April 16, 2019
Associate Principal Steve Hankins said it’s always been a career goal of his to become head principal of MHS. “I’m really happy to be in this position,” Dr. Hankins said. “But, right now, I need to focus on finishing out the school year.” Dr. Hankins was confirmed at the April 11 B...
Sophomores to Attend Missouri Scholars Academy
Kailin Zhang, Associate Editor
April 16, 2019
For three weeks, students among the top half-percent of Missouri academics will come together to collaborate and grow on the campus of the University of Missouri. MSA is an academic residential program that will take place from June 9 to June 29 for 330 of Missouri’s gifted rising juniors. Among...
RSD Adopts Changes to AP World History for Next School Year
Waha Siddiqui, Social Media Editor
April 4, 2019
The Rockwood School District is adopting changes to the current AP World History course for the 2019-2020 school year and transitioning it into AP World History: Modern (1200 CE - present) upon the College Board’s decision to split the current course into two seperate full year AP courses: AP World:...
Debate Qualifies for Nationals
Jessica Li, A&E Editor
April 3, 2019
The audience anxiously waited to hear the results of the tournament. After suffering the suspense to hear the announcement of first place, freshman Jesh Gandhi and senior Rachel Pang were excited to learn they would be going to Nationals for speech and debate. “Having the opportunity to go to Nationals...
District Holds Welcome Reception for Next Year’s Superintendent
Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
March 26, 2019
While most people in the district had heard the name and seen the face of next year’s Superintendent Dr. Mark Miles, he had yet to get to know the district and its community. On March 25, the district held a welcome reception for Dr. Miles where students, parents and staff could meet and get to ...
Mock Trial Competes at Regional Competition
Kailin Zhang, Associate Editor
March 18, 2019
Innocent or guilty? Out of three MHS Mock Trial teams, one team pondered over this question as they competed at Regionals. Teams of seven members competed against each other at the Regional competition in both prosecution and defense, which took place on March 12 and March 14. Although MHS will not...
RSD Administrators Hold Forums to Hear Feedback on New Principal Position
Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
March 14, 2019
After the news of Principal Dr. Greg Mathison leaving to take a job as a Parkway Assistant Superintendent of Student Services spread, administration started planning for the hiring of a new MHS principal. Yesterday, March 13 at 4 p.m., Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost and Assistant Superintendent of Su...
Dr. Knost Explains His Move to Lewis Central Community School District in Iowa
Mansi Mamidi, Features Editor
March 14, 2019
Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost announced on Feb. 12 that he would be moving to Iowa to work as superintendent for the Lewis Central Community School District. Dr. Knost said that he hadn’t been planning on taking another superintendent position. “To be honest, I was kind of banking on...
Senior Field Trip Returns to Past Tradition
Marta Mieze, Copy Editor
March 14, 2019
For the past two years seniors have gone on the senior field trip to Six Flags; however, this year some seniors were surprised when they found out this year’s trip will be to the City Museum. Aria Heuer, senior, was one of those students. “I don’t know how all people feel about it,...
Med Talks Conference Brings Medical Experts to MHS
Austin Richard, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2019
Treating Alzheimer's, helping children with cancer, learning how people’s internal clocks function. All of these topics and more were discussed by five medical experts during the Med Talks conference March 2. The Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) brought medical professionals fr...