The faces behind the curtain: The Frankenstein/Badger production team
Jackson Colo and Avery EhrmanStaff Writer and Editor-in-Chief Nick Zayas Frankenstein Director Beginning his career at a young age, Nick Zayas has always had a fond love for all things theatre. Zayas attended the High School Drama Program at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) and then transitioned to the University […]
Together as a team: RJR Cross Country closes out a successful 2024 season
Will BumgarnerEditor-in-Chief As runners flew into the final straightaway, senior star Cedar Nichols-Barnhart made his final push through the pack toward his rival. Just as it looked like he might be fading back, a burst of energy propelled him through the finish line. ‘He passed Shore! Barnhart passed Tate Shore!’ ‘Cedar Nichols Barnhart in 5th […]
Birds of a feather stick together in RJR Audubon Club
Olivia StubbsDesign Editor Walking around the R.J. Reynolds High School campus, one can’t help but notice the melodic sounds of local bird populations. These birds, ranging from the Carolina chickadee to the dark-eyed junco, not only provide a backtrack to daily life, but they also support the ecosystems in our area. To celebrate birds in […]
Honoring excellence: RJR’s National Honor Society induction
Noora HosseinzadehStaff Writer The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization that recognizes high school students who embody scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Every year, juniors and seniors of R.J. Reynolds High School are inducted and walk the stage to receive this prestigious honor. Membership in the National Honor Society is not just a recognition […]
Golden Year: RJR A Cappella set to release new album
Noora HosseinzadehStaff Writer From A Cappella Jam to the winter concert, R.J. Reynolds A Cappella has been hitting all the right notes. From singing the national anthem at events to the multiple concerts held throughout the year, A cappella makes a positive impact on the RJR community. With each performance, the group is building up […]
Serving Success
Mackenzie AckerStaff Writer Nestled inside the heart of R.J. Reynolds High School is a center of innovation, creativity, and selfless consideration for students: the RJR cafeteria. Seen as unremarkable to most students, the cafeteria has something to prove. Striving for excellence by implementing new marketing campaigns and a creative student survey, this ‘ordinary’ RJR staple […]
The one and only Frií
Maddy AckerStaff Writer If you are a student at R.J. Reynolds High School, then you have probably heard the name Frií Sampson-Young. Sampson-Young is famous at RJR for hosting her iconic pep rallies, being an officer of the Ebony Society, her role as vice president of the Student Government Association, and to top it all […]
Sabio Signing Out
Lucy StoterStaff Writer Leaving his everlasting impact on the R.J. Reynolds Men’s Soccer community, Coach Sabio has announced his retirement from the head coach position of the RJR men’s soccer team. Sabio has impacted every student he has met through soccer, Diverse Inclusive Demons, or his Camel City Soccer camps. Sabio has been involved with […]
From Society Hill to Chapel Hill: Mary Margaret Frank
Lilly ZaksOnline Editor While she has certainly made her mark, Mary Margaret (Myers) Frank graced the halls of R.J. Reynolds High School just like all of us. She attended Reynolds from her sophomore to senior year as it transitioned from a senior high school to a four-year high school. Inside the classroom, Frank feels like […]
Building muscles and minds
Keegan BrownOp/Ed Editor Not only are students lifting weights and building muscle, but they are building their minds for the future. With the new Coach Nathaniel Littauer, helping lead the weightlifting program, the environment is thriving with students excited for class. Part of the reason the class is so well-loved is due to Littauer’s love […]