SAT and ACT: A threat to equality
Briggs Brown Staff Writer In recent years questions about test-optional colleges and new test-taking rules, have caused many to look past the deeper-rooted problems of the ACT and SAT that are causing socio-economic injustices across various groups. These standardized tests have received many critiques as they are a main component in college acceptances, especially recently […]
Honors arts auditions
Joshua Sarfert Social Media Manager It is no secret that R.J. Reynolds High School provides an abundance of visual and performing arts classes. If you were to take a walk through the hallways, you’d notice an array of artworks hanging on the walls, and posters taped up promoting upcoming performances. However, how do art students […]
Musics firebird: Country music in the modern day
Noah Williford Staff Writer Country music, like most things in history, is cyclical. Its ups and downs can be tracked through modern music history, often corresponding with the ups and downs of American society itself. In its history, country music has seen a fascinating revival. Artists across the country have been pushing on the boundaries […]
Mamma Mia!: The demons take on Dancing Queen
Martha GrecoEditor-in-Chief Here they go again; the R.J. Reynolds High School Drama Department has once more outdone itself. Transforming the historic auditorium into the tropical islands of Greece filled with singing, dancing, and colorful costumes, the demons took on the beloved musical “Mamma Mia!.” When RJR theater shows were announced in the fall, excitement filled […]
R.J. Reynolds alumni goes pro: Jamoi Hodge declares for the Draft
Noah Williford Staff Writer RJR in its 101-year history has been no stranger to outstanding athletics. Home to over 40 athletic teams and a handful of conference and state championships, the school has been a prime example of excellence in sports. A lasting example of this excellence is Texas Christian University linebacker Jamoi Hodge. Hodge […]
The Key to Reynolds
Helen Wilson Staff Writer Unlocking the past: A journey through the enduring legacy of our high school’s Key Club. “The club was chartered in 1947 and is sponsored by the Winston Salem Kiwanis Club, which is a service club for adults,” John Clevenger, history teacher, and Key Club advisor said. Along with Reynolds, The Winston […]
Yay for YAG
Ava Strippling Staff Writer Youth and Government (YAG) is a national YMCA program that allows students to learn about the interworkings of the U.S. government and experience government policies firsthand by creating a mock government. Each year, the students work to write bills, briefs, and counterarguments to present at the local YAG conference in Raleigh. […]
The crew under the stars
Lilly Zaks News Editor The setup is complete: the lights are turned on, the music begins to play, and students file into Truist Stadium. Anticipation fills the air among RJ Reynolds juniors, seniors, and their guests as they finally arrive at one of the biggest events of the year– prom. For many students, prom is […]
Speeding to states
Chandler Welsh Chandler Welsh is a senior at R.J. Reynolds High School who is a talented runner in girls’ cross country, track and field, and indoor track. She has been a top runner for RJR in all of her four years. This year at NCHSAA 4A Indoor Track States Welsh had an outstanding performance, finishing […]
Dual high school experience from Paisley to Reynolds
Keegan Brown Sports Editor Within the upper grades of R.J. Reynolds High School, a few students have come from Paisley IB Magnet School, and have brought a lot along with them as they finish out their high school years at RJR. Three senior students, Payton Britt, Eliza Price, and Alyssa Snider partook in Paisley’s five-year […]